{"fname":"train_0","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Smith. I'm Doctor Hawkins. Why are you here today?\n#Person2#: I found it would be a good idea to get a check-up.\n#Person1#: Yes, well, you haven't had one for 5 years. You should have one every year.\n#Person2#: I know. I figure as long as there is nothing wrong, why go see the doctor?\n#Person1#: Well, the best way to avoid serious illnesses is to find out about them early. So try to come at least once a year for your own good.\n#Person2#: Ok.\n#Person1#: Let me see here. Your eyes and ears look fine. Take a deep breath, please. Do you smoke, Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and heart disease, you know. You really should quit.\n#Person2#: I've tried hundreds of times, but I just can't seem to kick the habit.\n#Person1#: Well, we have classes and some medications that might help. I'll give you more information before you leave.\n#Person2#: Ok, thanks doctor.","summary":"Mr. Smith's getting a check-up, and Doctor Hawkins advises him to have one every year. Hawkins'll give some information about their classes and medications to help Mr. Smith quit smoking.","topic":"get a check-up"}
{"fname":"train_1","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Mrs. Parker, how have you been?\n#Person2#: Hello Dr. Peters. Just fine thank you. Ricky and I are here for his vaccines.\n#Person1#: Very well. Let's see, according to his vaccination record, Ricky has received his Polio, Tetanus and Hepatitis B shots. He is 14 months old, so he is due for Hepatitis A, Chickenpox and Measles shots.\n#Person2#: What about Rubella and Mumps?\n#Person1#: Well, I can only give him these for now, and after a couple of weeks I can administer the rest.\n#Person2#: OK, great. Doctor, I think I also may need a Tetanus booster. Last time I got it was maybe fifteen years ago!\n#Person1#: We will check our records and I'll have the nurse administer and the booster as well. Now, please hold Ricky's arm tight, this may sting a little.","summary":"Mrs Parker takes Ricky for his vaccines. Dr. Peters checks the record and then gives Ricky a vaccine.","topic":"vaccines"}
{"fname":"train_2","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, did you see a set of keys?\n#Person2#: What kind of keys?\n#Person1#: Five keys and a small foot ornament.\n#Person2#: What a shame! I didn't see them.\n#Person1#: Well, can you help me look for it? That's my first time here.\n#Person2#: Sure. It's my pleasure. I'd like to help you look for the missing keys.\n#Person1#: It's very kind of you.\n#Person2#: It's not a big deal.Hey, I found them.\n#Person1#: Oh, thank God! I don't know how to thank you, guys.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1#'s looking for a set of keys and asks for #Person2#'s help to find them.","topic":"find keys"}
{"fname":"train_3","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I thought you knew.\n#Person1#: But you should tell me you were in love with her.\n#Person2#: Didn't I?\n#Person1#: You know you didn't.\n#Person2#: Well, I am telling you now.\n#Person1#: Yes, but you might have told me before.\n#Person2#: I didn't think you would be interested.\n#Person1#: You can't be serious. How dare you not tell me you are going to marry her?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I didn't think it mattered.\n#Person1#: Oh, you men! You are all the same.","summary":"#Person1#'s angry because #Person2# didn't tell #Person1# that #Person2# had a girlfriend and would marry her.","topic":"have a girlfriend"}
{"fname":"train_4","dialogue":"#Person1#: Watsup, ladies! Y'll looking'fine tonight. May I have this dance?\n#Person2#: He's cute! He looks like Tiger Woods! But, I can't dance. . .\n#Person1#: It's all good. I'll show you all the right moves. My name's Malik.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you. I'm Wen, and this is Nikki.\n#Person1#: How you feeling', vista? Mind if I take your friend'round the dance floor?\n#Person2#: She doesn't mind if you don't mind getting your feet stepped on.\n#Person1#: Right. Cool! Let's go!","summary":"Malik invites Nikki to dance. Nikki agrees if Malik doesn't mind getting his feet stepped on.","topic":"dance"}
{"fname":"train_5","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy birthday, Aims!\n#Person2#: Thank you, Lisa.\n#Person1#: Here is a present for you. I hope you like it.\n#Person2#: Oh, great! I love it! You know I've been expecting this for a long time.\n#Person1#: I'm very glad to hear that.\n#Person2#: Come here ; let me introduce some friends to you.","summary":"Lisa gives Aims a birthday present and Aims loves it.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_6","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here we come.\n#Person2#: Thank you. What's the fare?\n#Person1#: $ 10.\n#Person2#: How can it be?\n#Person1#: Well, the rate is two dollars for the first two kilometers and twenty cents for each additional two hundred meters.\n#Person2#: I see. Thanks for your drive.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the fare of taking a taxi.","topic":"pay the fare"}
{"fname":"train_7","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I sent in my resume at the end of last week. I'm applying for the accounts assistant position.\n#Person1#: May I have your name please?\n#Person2#: My name is Judy Liao. That's spelled L I A O.\n#Person1#: Alright. . . And did you have some specific questions about your application?\n#Person2#: Not really. I was in the neighborhood, and I just wanted to stop in to see if you received my resume.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's no problem. Just give me a moment, and I can check. Judy Liao. Let's see. . . Yes, here it is. Judy Liao. We have received your resume.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else I can help you with?\n#Person2#: Yes, maybe. The ad in the newspaper said you wanted the resume, a cover letter, and two letters of recommendation. I included those things in the envelope. Is there anything else I should send?\n#Person1#: No, that is all we need. If we have those things included, that is sufficient.\n#Person2#: Do you know when they will start setting up interviews for the job?\n#Person1#: I'm not really sure about that. But I know we are still receiving resumes. Maybe after a week or two they will start calling applicants.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, thank you very much for helping me. You have been very helpful.\n#Person1#: If you have any further questions, you can call any time.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Goodbye.","summary":"Judy Liao's applying for the accounts assistant position. She asks #Person1# whether they have received her resume, and #Person1# helps her check. #Person1# tells Judy there's nothing else she should send, and after a week or two they may start calling applicants.","topic":"a job application"}
{"fname":"train_8","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a good basic computer package. It's got a good CPU, 256 megabytes of RAM, and a DVD player.\n#Person2#: Does it come with a modem?\n#Person1#: Yes, it has a built-in modem. You just plug a phone line into the back of the computer.\n#Person2#: How about the monitor?\n#Person1#: A 15 - inch monitor is included in the deal. If you want, you can switch it for a 17 - inch monitor, for a little more money.\n#Person2#: That's okay. A 15 - inch is good enough. All right, I'll take it.","summary":"#Person1# shows a basic computer package to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's good and will take it.","topic":"a computer package"}
{"fname":"train_9","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you know where the visa office is?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I'll walk you there.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: Are you applying to study or work abroad?\n#Person1#: I want to study abroad.\n#Person2#: What do you want to study?\n#Person1#: I hope to study English Literature.\n#Person2#: Have you got your visa yet?\n#Person1#: Not yet. I have an interview with a visa official today.\n#Person2#: I see. Is it your first interview?\n#Person1#: No, I'Ve already been here for 3 interviews.","summary":"#Person1# has an interview with a visa official. #Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the visa office.","topic":"a visa"}
{"fname":"train_10","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you do me a favor?\n#Person2#: Sure. What is it?\n#Person1#: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things.\n#Person2#: All right. What do you want me to get?\n#Person1#: Well, could you pick up some sugar?\n#Person2#: Okay. How much?\n#Person1#: A small bag. I guess we also need a few oranges.\n#Person2#: How many?\n#Person1#: Oh, let's see. . . About six.\n#Person2#: Anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes. We're out of milk.\n#Person2#: Okay. How much do you want me to get? A gallon?\n#Person1#: No. I think a half gallon will be enough.\n#Person2#: Is that all?\n#Person1#: I think so. Have you got all that?\n#Person2#: Yes. That's small bag of sugar, four oranges, and a half gallon of milk.\n#Person1#: Do you have enough money?\n#Person2#: I think so.\n#Person1#: Thanks very much. I appreciate it.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to do a favor. #Person2# agrees and helps buy a small bag of sugar, six oranges, and a half-gallon of milk.","topic":"do a favor"}
{"fname":"train_11","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look! This picture of Mom in her cap and gown.\n#Person2#: Isn't it lovely! That's when she got her Master's Degree from Miami University.\n#Person1#: Yes, we are very proud of her.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's a nice one of all of you together. Do you have the negative? May I have a copy?\n#Person1#: Surely, I'll have one made for you. You want a print?\n#Person2#: No. I'd like a slide, I have a new projector.\n#Person1#: I'd like to see that myself.\n#Person2#: Have a wallet size print made for me, too.\n#Person1#: Certainly.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the picture is lovely and asks #Person1# to give a slide and a wallet-size print.","topic":"a copy"}
{"fname":"train_12","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did Bean send these dirty jokes to you, too? Look!\n#Person2#: What a creep! Phony good luck e-mails are one thing, but sexual harassment is crossing the line.\n#Person1#: No wonder he asked for my address first-he just wants to harass me!\n#Person2#: You could try using a spam filter to reject stuff that's obviously pornographic or anything else you don't want.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# use a spam filter to reject Bean's pornographic stuff.","topic":"sexual harrassment"}
{"fname":"train_13","dialogue":"#Person1#: How old is Keith?\n#Person2#: He's 21. how old is James?\n#Person1#: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.\n#Person2#: How's your father?\n#Person1#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning going in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.\n#Person2#: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.\n#Person1#: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.\n#Person2#: So, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!\n#Person1#: How do you want to spend your old age?\n#Person2#: In the same way, probably.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their families' ages. #Person2#'s father wants to travel around the world after retirement.","topic":"age"}
{"fname":"train_14","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of music do you like listening to?\n#Person2#: I like music that has a fast beat and is lively, like dance music. You know, I go to a disco almost every week. Sometimes it's too loud though. You prefer classical music, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or Bach in the evening after a hard day at work.\n#Person2#: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. It's certainly more sophisticated that modern dance music.\n#Person1#: Classical music is supposed to be good for you brain. Research suggest that it makes your brain more active. Students who listen to classical music while studying perform better.\n#Person2#: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress.\n#Person1#: Yes. That's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework.\n#Person2#: I'Ve got a few classical music CD's. I should follow your lead and increase my brian power.\n#Person1#: You can find plenty of recording on the internet too. You can listen to samples and then buy them very cheaply if you like them.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You should do the same with some music. You might find something you like. Classical music might make you clever, but dance might make you livelier and happier.\n#Person1#: That's true. There's clear evidence that people who listen to lively music are lively people. Music can influence a person's feeling and character.","summary":"#Person2# likes dance music while #Person1# prefers classical music. #Person1# suggests #Person2# listen to more classical music because it can make the brain more active and reduce stress. #Person2# tells #Person1# classical music makes #Person2# clever, but dance makes #Person1# livelier and happier.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_15","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am confused by what he said.\n#Person2#: Why do you say that?\n#Person1#: I don't know what he wants to do. Does he want help me or just scold me?\n#Person2#: Think a little. I think he means well at the bottom of his heart.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s confused by the man's words.","topic":"be confused"}
{"fname":"train_16","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me something about your Valentine's Day.\n#Person2#: Ok, on that day, boys usually give roses to the sweet hearts and girls give them chocolate in return.\n#Person1#: So romantic. young people must have lot of fun.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that is what the holiday is for, isn't it?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# their Valentine's Day. #Person1# feels it's romantic.","topic":"Valentine's Day"}
{"fname":"train_17","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are these your triplets? They're beautiful! I'Ve seen other babies who were nothing but skin and bones at their age. You know, they're absolutely identical of you and John! Are you planning on having any more?\n#Person2#: Bite your tongue! I'm already at the end of my rope. Some nights I don't sleep at all. John manages to sleep like a log even when the babies are screaming at the top of their lungs.\n#Person1#: Well, tell me. How was the labor and delivery?\n#Person2#: I wouldn't say that I had the time of my life but at least everything went without a hitch.\n#Person1#: Well, hang in there. In twenty years, you'll fell it was well worth it!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# whether she plans on having more babies. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# even has no time to sleep when they're screaming.","topic":"triplets"}
{"fname":"train_18","dialogue":"#Person1#: Whoa, look at all those ice cream choices!\n#Person2#: Yes, that is a lot of choices. What is your favorite?\n#Person1#: I love anything with chocolate the best.\n#Person2#: I like chocolate myself.\n#Person1#: Is there any kind of ice cream you don't like?\n#Person2#: I really don't like any ice cream with nuts in it.\n#Person1#: I haven't ever cared for that myself.\n#Person2#: Have you ever had garlic ice cream?\n#Person1#: That sounds absolutely disgusting!\n#Person2#: It was. Let's stick with the regular choices today, though.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about different choices of ice cream. They decide to choose regular ones.","topic":"ice cream"}
{"fname":"train_19","dialogue":"#Person1#: So will you come to work with us?\n#Person2#: Can I use my green pad again to write you admiring notes?\n#Person1#: We'll have to negotiate that. It's a possibility.\n#Person2#: You miss me, don't you?\n#Person1#: Don't push your luck, Dave.\n#Person2#: OK, I'm in. When do I start?\n#Person1#: As soon as you can get here. We'll be waiting for you.","summary":"#Person1# invites Dave to work together, and Dave agrees.","topic":"work together"}
{"fname":"train_20","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you put this seat back? I know there is a lever somewhere.\n#Person2#: What are you doing?\n#Person1#: I'm getting dressed, what does it look like?\n#Person2#: It looks like you are about to get dressed. Did you forget we are in a car on the road?\n#Person1#: I'm good at this. Nobody will see anything.\n#Person2#: Are you kidding? You're going to cause an accident just from people gawking!\n#Person1#: All right, pull over at that service station and I'll dress in the ladies'room.\n#Person2#: That will be my pleasure.","summary":"#Person1#'s getting dressed in the car, and #Person2# warns her not. #Person1#'ll get dressed at the service station.","topic":"get dressed"}
{"fname":"train_21","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're supposed to check in at the Air China's counter 30 minutes before take-off, Joe.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 17:05, and now it's 16:15. I guess we have plenty of time.\n#Person1#: Do we need to show our ID cards when checking in?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's essential.\n#Person1#: What about our luggage?\n#Person2#: We can check it and hand carry the small bags. And we have to open each for inspection.\n#Person1#: Are they going to frisk all the passengers?\n#Person2#: I think so. We certainly don't want a hijack to happen on the plane today.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what they need to do when they check in at the Air China's counter.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_22","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've heard that you provide very good service, so when I need a mover, I call you guys first.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot for calling us. Could you tell me more about what you need us to do?\n#Person1#: Oh, you see, we are on the 8th floor, and moving into the 6th floor in another building. It is about 15 kilometers to get there.\n#Person2#: OK, the cost depends on the floor to move to, the distance between two places and the amount of the furniture to move.\n#Person1#: How much will it cost in that case?\n#Person2#: Oh, let me see. It fits the second standard rates. Have a look at the contract, please.\n#Person1#: Your charge is divided into two parts, the Payment in Advance and the rest. I thought that I should pay all of it before moving.\n#Person2#: No, firstly we sign the contract ; you pay 50 % of what it costs, and the rest when we finish moving.\n#Person1#: The damage and compensation item confuses me. Could you give some explanation?\n#Person2#: OK. If any of the articles was damaged during moving, you may make a claim for compensation with our department.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# because #Person1# needs a mover. #Person1# tells #Person2# what needs them to do and asks for the cost. #Person2# shows the contract and explains the cost and compensation.","topic":"a mover"}
{"fname":"train_23","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mike. Haven't seen you for a while. How's Cathy?\n#Person2#: We are not seeing each other any more.\n#Person1#: What happened? Did you break up?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I got sick and tired of her nagging all the time.\n#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry. Maybe you were just emotional at that moment. Do you think you guys can get back together?\n#Person2#: I don't know. There's plenty of fish out there in the sea!\n#Person1#: Oh, you are such a dog!","summary":"Mike broke up with Cathy. #Person1# feels sorry, but Mike doesn't want to get back.","topic":"break up"}
{"fname":"train_24","dialogue":"#Person1#: Out of every movie that you've seen, which one is your favorite?\n#Person2#: I'm going to have to say that Superbad is the best movie ever.\n#Person1#: You think so, how come?\n#Person2#: Well, Superbad is super funny.\n#Person1#: You're not lying, I found that movie absolutely hilarious.\n#Person2#: I didn't know that you saw Superbad before.\n#Person1#: I made sure to be in line to see it the first day it came out.\n#Person2#: I couldn't keep from laughing throughout the whole movie.\n#Person1#: I was laughing hysterically the whole time ; my stomach muscles hurt afterwards.\n#Person2#: That's exactly how I felt.\n#Person1#: I got the movie when it came out on DVD, do you want to come over?\n#Person2#: I would love to.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# think Superbad is funny. They can't stop laughing when they watch it. #Person1# invites #Person2# to see it together.","topic":"a movie"}
{"fname":"train_25","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's all the security check about, Jimmy? Does it mean the bar may be a dangerous place?\n#Person2#: No, of course not. Just in case. Nothing to worry about. Don't you also do this in China?\n#Person1#: I don't know. Maybe the same. Actually, this is my first time being in a bar.\n#Person2#: Oh, then it's my honor to be here with you. I can see now why you've been so curious about the bar stuff. You like this place?\n#Person1#: Sure. I love this place, especially the decoration. So tasteful!\n#Person2#: Yeah. Other than that, the real feature are the excellent drinks. Can I have your ticket?\n#Person1#: Here it is. But, what for? We're already in.\n#Person2#: Well, with the ticket, you can get a free drink. What would you like? Orange juice?\n#Person1#: Yes, orange juice will be fine for me. But how can you get the drink? It's so crowded there around the counter. You can barely move.\n#Person2#: I'll show you how. The bar tenders know whose turn it is. And also, I can snap my fingers to catch his attention.\n#Person1#: Cool. Thanks.","summary":"It is the first time for #Person1# to come to the bar. #Person1# loves the tasteful decoration. Jimmy asks #Person1# to give him the ticket so that he can get a free drink for #Person1#.","topic":"a bar"}
{"fname":"train_26","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you go to the Central Park?\n#Person2#: Yes, this is the right bus.\n#Person1#: Could you please tell me when I get to the Central Park?\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll call out the stops.\n#Person1#: ( A few minutes later. ) Should I get off at the next stop?\n#Person2#: No, don't worry. I'll get you off when you get there.\n#Person1#: Is it a long ride?\n#Person2#: No, not that long. Two more stops, and you'll get off, sir.\n#Person1#: OK. I know. Thank you.\n#Person2#: Not at all.","summary":"#Person1# takes a bus to Central Park. #Person2# tells #Person1# when to get off.","topic":"take a bus"}
{"fname":"train_27","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. White, I would like to give you notice that I will be leaving the company. It will be effective at the beginning of the next month.\n#Person2#: Jessica, I am very sorry to hear that. Why are you leaving?\n#Person1#: I've been offered another job with higher salary. And it also gives me the opportunity of promotion.\n#Person2#: Oh. If you had talked to me first, we would have given you a raise.\n#Person1#: You are really a good employer, Mr. White and I am very lucky to have such a good boss like you. But this new job is more in my field of interest training. It's something I have always wanted.\n#Person2#: Ok, good luck, Jessica. By the way, if you ever need a letter of recommendation, I would be happy to write one for you.","summary":"Jessica tells Mr. White she'll be leaving because she's been offered another job. Mr. White feels sorry but is willing to write a recommendation letter for her.","topic":"leave the company"}
{"fname":"train_28","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you had any experience with sales work?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. In fact, I had worked for a foreign trade company for nearly two years, where I established business ties with several firms.\n#Person1#: What exactly did you do at that company?\n#Person2#: Visit customers, dispatch consignments and things like that.\n#Person1#: Did you like your work?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did.\n#Person1#: But when and why did you leave the company?\n#Person2#: I left it two months ago. I didn't think I could learn much there, and there were not many opportunities for self-development.\n#Person1#: I see. Why did you choose our company?\n#Person2#: I've been informed that there are many opportunities to develop myself in your company. Besides, I grew up in a city in the Northeast. I have lots of acquaintances in the region, which might help to push sales.","summary":"#Person1# is interviewing #Person2# and asks #Person2# several questions, including experience with sales work, the work at the previous company, and why #Person2# left there.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_29","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's Sunday today.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know.\n#Person1#: I think we should have a house cleaning today. What's your opinion?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. We just did it last week.\n#Person1#: Come on. What do you want to do? Washing clothes or cleaning the house?\n#Person2#: I'd rather wash the clothes.\n#Person1#: Okay. Here is the laundry.\n#Person2#: Oh, My God! So much!\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll help you with it later.","summary":"#Person1# suggests having a house cleaning, and #Person2# chooses to wash clothes.","topic":"clean the house"}
{"fname":"train_30","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take your order?\n#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. Could you give us a little longer?\n#Person1#: Yes, take your time, please.\n#Person2#: Can we get something to drink? We want two bottles of beer.\n#Person1#: Fine.\n#Person2#: Could you tell us your specials today?\n#Person1#: The special today is steak.\n#Person2#: We'll take this steak dinner.\n#Person1#: What would you like to go with your steak?\n#Person2#: Peas and carrots.\n#Person1#: I see. What would you like for dessert?\n#Person2#: Icecream, please.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# to order two bottles of beer, a steak dinner, and ice cream.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_31","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want a leather jacket.\n#Person1#: What size, please?\n#Person2#: Size 40.\n#Person1#: What color would you prefer?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Do you think a brown one will do?\n#Person1#: Well, the brown one is beautiful indeed, but I think the black one will suit you better.\n#Person2#: Really? Please get it for me.\n#Person1#: Will there be anything else?\n#Person2#: Is this dress made of pure silk?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. It's brilliant.\n#Person2#: Is it washable?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. But you have to be careful.\n#Person2#: How much, please?\n#Person1#: Only 350 yuan.\n#Person2#: All right. Will you wrap it for me?\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are.","summary":"#Person2# buys a leather jacket and a dress made of pure silk with #Person1#'s recommendation.","topic":"buy a jacket"}
{"fname":"train_32","dialogue":"#Person1#: The place I've heard so much about is Los Angeles. The climate is pretty good. Year-round flowers, Year-round swimming. How do like it?\n#Person2#: Well, the beaches are beautiful. But people there are terribly annoyed by the dirty air. I mean, the combination of fog, smoke and automobile exhaust. There is not enough wind to blow it away.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# people are annoyed by the dirty air in Los Angeles.","topic":"climate"}
{"fname":"train_33","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sir, you've been using the online catalogue for quite a while. Is there anything I can do to help you?\n#Person2#: Well, I've got to write a paper about Hollywood in the 30s and 40s, and I'm really struggling. There are hundreds of books, and I just don't know where to begin.\n#Person1#: Your topic sounds pretty big. Why don't you narrow it down to something like.., uh... the history of the studios during that time?\n#Person2#: You know, I was thinking about doing that, but more than 30 books came up when I typed in 'movie studios'.\n#Person1#: You could cut that down even further by listing the specific years you want. Try adding '1930s' or '1940s' or maybe 'Golden Age'.\n#Person2#: 'Golden Age' is a good idea, Let me type that in. Hey, look, just 6 books this time That's a lot better.\n#Person1#: Oh, another thing you might consider. Have you tried looking for any magazines or newspaper articles?\n#Person2#: No, I've only been searching for books.\n#Person1#: Well, you can look up magazine articles in the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature.\n#Person2#: Okay, I think I'll get started with these books and then I'll go over the magazines.\n#Person1#: If you need any help, I'll be over at the Reference Desk.\n#Person2#: Great, thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# is struggling to choose the books about Hollywood in the 30s and 40s. #Person1# suggests he narrow the topic down by listing the specific years he wants. #Person1# tells #Person2# he can look up magazine articles.","topic":"search for books"}
{"fname":"train_34","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, how was your vacation? You went to Paris, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, with my parents. We just got back on Saturday. It was wonderful!\n#Person1#: What sights did you visit?\n#Person2#: Well, we saw all the most famous places, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral... They were so interesting.\n#Person1#: Did you take any tours?\n#Person2#: Just one - a boat tour on the Seine River.\n#Person1#: Wow! That sounds fantastic.\n#Person2#: Yeah. It was a great way to see the city.\n#Person1#: Did you go to any of the famous art museums?\n#Person2#: Yeah. My parents love art, so they spent hours in the museums. But for me, it was pretty boring. I'm just not very interested in paintings.\n#Person1#: So, what else did you do?\n#Person2#: Well, I guess my favorite thing to do was just to sit in cafes and watch the people. It was really relaxing, and French coffee is terrific.\n#Person1#: It sounds like a great vacation to me. But I have work at hand. Hopefully I'll be there one day.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what #Person2# did during the vocation to Paris. #Person2# saw all the most famous places and enjoyed sitting in cafes most. #Person1#'s looking forward to a vacation.","topic":"vocation"}
{"fname":"train_35","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm tired of watching television. Let's go to cinema to- night.\n#Person2#: All right. Do you want to go downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?\n#Person1#: I'd rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?\n#Person2#: Here's the list on page... Column 6. Here it is. Where's the Rialto? There's a perfect movie there.\n#Person1#: That's too far away. And it's hard to find a place to park there.\n#Person2#: Well, the Grand Theater has Gone with the wind.\n#Person1#: I saw that years ago. I couldn't wait to see it again. Moreover, it's too long. We wouldn't get home until midnight.\n#Person2#: The Center has a horror film. You wouldn't want to see that?\n#Person1#: No, indeed. I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.\n#Person2#: That's about ell there is. Unless we change our decision and go downtown.\n#Person1#: No, we just can't pay for it. There must be something else we haven't seen.\n#Person2#: Here, look for yourself, I can't find anything else.\n#Person1#: Look at this!\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: In the television timetable, there's a baseball game on television tonight.\n#Person2#: I wasn't looking for a TV program. I was looking at the movie ads.\n#Person1#: I know, but I just happened to notice it. New York is playing Boston.\n#Person2#: That must be good. I wouldn't mind watching that.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's stay home. We can go to the cinema Friday.","summary":"#Person1#'s tired of watching television, so #Person1# and #Person2# search on the paper to choose a movie to watch. But they don't decide a suitable one. #Person1# finds there will be a baseball game tonight, so they decide to stay at home.","topic":"watch a movie"}
{"fname":"train_36","dialogue":"#Person1#: Say, Lisa, what are you watching?\n#Person2#: A Japanese film. I'm going to spend all next year in Japan, and I'd better get to know more about its culture.\n#Person1#: You mean you are accepted into the program?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.\n#Person2#: Excited and nervous. You know I must work on some basic conversation skills.\n#Person1#: How much Japanese can you understand?\n#Person2#: Only a little now. But I'll attend a special language class next month.\n#Person1#: I wish I were as clever as you are in foreign languages. I'd love to study abroad.\n#Person2#: Then why don't you? The school has a lot of programs that don't require the mastery of a foreign language. You just have to be the kind of person who is and can get used to a new environment fast.\n#Person1#: I thought all programs required one to know a foreign language. Thank you for letting me know this.","summary":"Lisa's accepted into the program and will go to Japan next year. She encourages #Person1# to have a program that doesn't require the mastery of a foreign language.","topic":"a foreign language"}
{"fname":"train_37","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?\n#Person2#: Yes, thanks. We had a great time. And some friends went with us.\n#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?\n#Person2#: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.\n#Person1#: Sounds wonderful. Was the weather good?\n#Person2#: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all.\n#Person1#: Did you like the people there?\n#Person2#: Yes, they were great. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses.\n#Person1#: When did you get back? Last night?\n#Person2#: No. This morning. You'll think we were mad. We got up at 4:30, left at 5 and arrived here at 9. I'm so tired. What about you? Did you have a good weekend?\n#Person1#: Yes, but I didn't do much. I stayed at home. The weather was terrible.","summary":"Sue had a great holiday in the country, and the weather was good. #Person1# just stayed at home at the weekend because of the terrible weather.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_38","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend? \n#Person2#: Sorry, I thought you knew. \n#Person1#: But you should have told me you were in love with her. \n#Person2#: Didn't I? \n#Person1#: You know you didn't. \n#Person2#: Well, I'm telling you now. \n#Person1#: Yes, but you might have told me before. \n#Person2#: I didn't think you'd be interested. \n#Person1#: You can't be serious. How dare you not tell me you were going to marry her? \n#Person2#: Sorry, I didn't think it mattered. \n#Person1#: Oh, you men! You're all the same. ","summary":"#Person1# is angry because #Person2# didn't tell #Person1# that #Person2# had a girlfriend and would marry her.","topic":"have a girlfriend"}
{"fname":"train_39","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please make yourselves at home. Let me take your coats. Dinner is almost ready. I hope you brought your appetite \n#Person2#: Your house is lovely, Armand! Very interesting decor. . . very. . . Gothic. \n#Person3#: I think it's amazing! You have such good taste, Armand. I'm thinking of re-decorating my house. maybe you could give me a few pointers? \n#Person1#: It would be my pleasure. Please have a seat. Can I offer you a glass of wine? \n#Person3#: We would love some! \n#Person1#: Here you are. A very special merlot brought directly from my home country. It has a unique ingredient which gives it a pleasant aroma and superior flavor \n#Person3#: Mmm. . . it's delicious! \n#Person2#: It's a bit bitter for my taste. . . almost tastes like. . . like. . . \n#Person3#: Ellen! Ellen! Are you okay? \n#Person1#: Did she pass out? \n#Person3#: Yeah. . . \n#Person1#: I hope that you didn't poison her drink too much! You'll ruin our meal! ","summary":"Ellen and #Person3# visit Armand's house, and they have dinner together. The glass of wine provided by Armand is a bit bitter for Ellen, and she passes out.","topic":"have a dinner"}
{"fname":"train_40","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just bought a new dress. What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: You look really great in it. So are you going to a job interview or a party?\n#Person1#: No, I was invited to give a talk in my school.\n#Person2#: So how much did you pay for it?\n#Person1#: I pay just $70 for it. I saved $30.\n#Person2#: That's really a bargain.\n#Person1#: You're right. Well, what did you do while I was out shopping?\n#Person2#: I watched TV for a while and then I did some reading. It wasn't a very interesting book so I just read a few pages. Then I took a shower.\n#Person1#: I thought you said you were going to see Mike.\n#Person2#: I'll go and visit him at his home tomorrow. He'll return home tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: I'm glad he can finally returned home after that accident.","summary":"While #Person1# made a bargain to buy a new dress, #Person2# watched TV, read a boring book, and took a shower at home.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_41","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, is Olivia there, please?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. She's out for lunch. Do you want to leave a message?\n#Person1#: Yes. This is Harris. Could you tell Olivia that I'll wait for her at the box office of the cinema at 7:10?\n#Person2#: Sure, Harris. You'll wait for her at the box office at 10.\n#Person1#: No, at 7:10.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry, at 7:10. I'll tell Olyvia.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"Harris calls Olivia, but Olivia's out. #Person2# asks him to leave a message.","topic":"leave a message"}
{"fname":"train_42","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is this doctor, Smith's office?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. May I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to speak to doctor Smith, please?\n#Person2#: Doctor Smith went home this afternoon. May I ask who is calling?\n#Person1#: This is Jim White.\n#Person2#: Oh yes, mister White. Doctor Smith asked me to give you his home phone number.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please. Yes, what's the number?\n#Person2#: His number is 77231059.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: That's all right.","summary":"Jim calls Doctor Smith, but he isn't available. #Person2# asks Jim for his number.","topic":"leave phone number"}
{"fname":"train_43","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you so excited, Edward? Is there anything happy?\n#Person2#: Of course. Not only happy, but also meaningful. I took the subway to school this morning. Iin the subway station, I saw one novel lying on a seat there and another near the elevator.\n#Person1#: Really? They must have been put there by someone for sharing.\n#Person2#: Yes, I was curious in red one. What a good way to kill time on the way. I plan to put my book there, too. Just for sharing.\n#Person1#: Great. But please, place it in a proper place and don't bother the traffic.\n#Person2#: OK, I will.","summary":"Edward is excited because he thinks it's a good way to put books on the subway for people to kill time.","topic":"share a book"}
{"fname":"train_44","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next week is your birthday party. How exciting! What do you want for your birthday?\n#Person2#: Well, a car like yours would be fantastic.\n#Person1#: Hmm...Maybe not a car just yet. You're only turning 9, you know? How about a doll?\n#Person2#: Mom, I'm a boy. Boys don't play with stupid dolls, but a machine gun would be OK, too.\n#Person1#: Well, not this time. Maybe we could get you a nice dress and a little purse, son. Maybe...\n#Person2#: Maybe I should change my name to Mary since you seem to want a daughter so badly?","summary":"#Person2# wants a cool birthday present, but his mom wants to give him a sissy present.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_45","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you still watching the soap opera, Nancy?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I can't take my eyes off that when it is on.\n#Person1#: Is it that appealing?\n#Person2#: Well, the cast of the opera isn't very strong and the story isn't so impressive, but the main actor's acting is really outstanding, who is handsome, too.\n#Person1#: Shall we think you need a break right now? There is a football match on channel eight.\n#Person2#: Oh, stop talking about that stupid match. I really don't understand why certain people are running after one ball.\n#Person1#: If we can choose program, I'd rather watch the documentary, this kind of soap opera is really boring.\n#Person2#: Everyone has his own taste. And have you ever heard of the saying, 'One man's meat is another's poison.'\n#Person1#: But you been in front of TV for almost 5 hours, even at dinner time. I had to say you were the most selfish person I have ever seen.\n#Person2#: Well, well, watch channel.","summary":"Nancy's watching a soap opera, but #Person1# wants to watch a football match. Nancy refuses to have a break, so #Person1# says she is selfish.","topic":"watch TV"}
{"fname":"train_46","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mister Ewing said we should show up at the conference center at 4 o'clock, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, he specially asked us not to be late. Some of the people from our East York branch office are coming and he wants to make a good impression on them. How are you getting there?\n#Person1#: I was thinking of taking my car but I think I'm just going to take the underground because there is construction on the highway. What about you?\n#Person2#: I'll be taking the underground as well. Why don't we go together? I've been to the conference center only once, and I'm not sure if I can find my way around there.","summary":"To get to the conference centre early, #Person1# and #Person2# decide to take the underground, and #Person2# proposes to go there together.","topic":"the conference center"}
{"fname":"train_47","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the accommodation like in London Ahmed?\n#Person2#: Well, it's a bit difficult. There are thousands of overseas students here, you know.\n#Person1#: Would it be better to stay in a hotel, to share a flat, or to stay with a family?\n#Person2#: It would probably be better to stay with a family to begin with, Carla.\n#Person1#: You wouldn't recommend sharing a flat?\n#Person2#: No, I wouldn't move into a flat if I were you. You won't get much studying done in a flat. You'll spend half your time cooking and cleaning.\n#Person1#: How can I find out about families who take in students?\n#Person2#: There's a list at the student union building on campus. The people at the student union should be able to help you find a family to stay with.","summary":"#Person2# recommends Carla to stay with a family because living in a flat will take much time to cook and clean.","topic":"accommodation in London"}
{"fname":"train_48","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me where is the airport?\n#Person2#: Um, it's pretty far away. I can show you on the map on my smart phone.\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry, and what I meant is how can I get there?\n#Person2#: Well, that depends. Do you want to get there quickly or cheaply?\n#Person1#: Probably the latter would be better.\n#Person2#: All right. If you go down one block and take a left, you'll see the number 12 subway station. Take the number 12 all the way to Grove Street. And then transferred to the airport express' train.\n#Person1#: How will I know where to change trains?\n#Person2#: There will be announcements on the train. But I'm sure there will also be a lot of other people with big suitcases. You can just follow them.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# a cheap way to get to the airport. #Person2# guides #Person1# to take the subway and then transfer to the airport express's train.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_49","dialogue":"#Person1#: Were you a leader when you were in college?\n#Person2#: Yes. I was Propaganda department minister of our university.\n#Person1#: Did you get any honors or awards at your university?\n#Person2#: No. It ' s a pity about it.\n#Person1#: Were you involved in any club activities at your university?\n#Person2#: Yes. I was a member of the basketball Society. I like playing basketball.\n#Person1#: What extracurricular activities did you usually take part in at your college?\n#Person2#: I sometimes played basketball and sometimes played football.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# was Propaganda department minister and played basketball in college.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_50","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: What's your name?\n#Person2#: My name is James.\n#Person1#: What's your nationality?\n#Person2#: American.\n#Person1#: What's your relationship with the victim?\n#Person2#: I don't know him.\n#Person1#: Why did you attack the victim?\n#Person2#: Because he beat me first when I tried to stop him from grabbing my bag and running away.\n#Person1#: How many times did you stab the victim?\n#Person2#: I stabbed his belly three times.\n#Person1#: Did you know that your actions might cause serous injuries or death?\n#Person2#: I knew, but I couldn't control myself.\n#Person1#: Was it your intention to kill the victim?\n#Person2#: No. I didn't kill him on purpose, madam. It's him who caused the incident. I need to see my attorney.\n#Person1#: OK. Give me his number and we'll contact him.","summary":"#Person1# stabbed the victim because he beat #Person1# first and tried to grab #Person1#'s bag. #Person1# says he didn't kill him on purpose.","topic":"interrogate the murderer"}
{"fname":"train_51","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of job do you intend to do?\n#Person2#: I want to do some management job since I have three-year's work history.\n#Person1#: What are your plans if you were hired?\n#Person2#: I would apply my specialty and experience to my job and gradually move up to the management level in this company.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s ideal job and the job plan if hired.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_52","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Lucie Jing calling from Lincoln Bank. May I speak to Mr. Was, please?\n#Person2#: Speaking.\n#Person1#: Ah, hello, Mr. Was. I'm just calling about your new credit card. It has arrived with us, so you can either come to collect it, or we can send it on to you.\n#Person2#: Sending it won't be necessary. I'm actually coming in for a meeting with my Personal Banker this afternoon.\n#Person1#: What perfect timing!\n#Person2#: Indeed. Is there anything I need to do before I collect it?\n#Person1#: Not really. But we do recommend you to read through our terms and conditions again before you sign the card, just in case there is something you aren't happy with.\n#Person2#: I'm sure it'll be fine. How about my PIN number?\n#Person1#: That will be sent on to you within 2 working days. Then, you can start using your new card.\n#Person2#: Great. I'll be in later today. Thanks for calling. Bye.","summary":"Lucie Jing phones for Mr. Was to talk about his new credit card. Mr. Was wants to collect it himself, and Lucie recommends him to read through the documents again before signing the card.","topic":"credit card"}
{"fname":"train_53","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for lending me the book.\n#Person2#: Sure. But it's a very difficult one, you need to have a dictionary at your elbow.\n#Person1#: But I'm not used to looking up every new word when I'm reading a novel. I only look up the most necessary ones.","summary":"#Person1# borrows a book from #Person2# and will only look up the most necessary words.","topic":"read a book"}
{"fname":"train_54","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's start out to discuss the question of payment terms.\n#Person2#: I suppose you know very well that we require irrevocable letters of credit payable against presentation of shipping documents.\n#Person1#: I fully understand your position. An irrevocable letter of credit ensures that the seller gets paid in time. But, on the other hand it would add to the buying costs. We've been, after all, trading partners for 3 years and you know us well. Can't you give us D \/ A or D \/ P?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid it has been our practice so far to insist on payment by L \/ C.\n#Person1#: But on our part, our government is reluctant to approve of L \/ C payment for our imports. And there is the licensing problem.\n#Person2#: I understand that. Still, I'm not in a position to help you. Maybe we could do something later when we have had more and larger deals together.","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to give them D \/ A or D \/ P but #Person2# insists on payment by L \/ C, so the business isn't done.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_55","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Um. . . Hello, I would like to open an account.\n#Person1#: OK! What kind of account do you want to open?\n#Person2#: I want to open a current account.\n#Person1#: I will open it for you right now.\n#Person2#: What's the minimum deposit for opening a current account?\n#Person1#: It's 10 yuan. How much money do you want to deposit?\n#Person2#: Well, here's 3, 000 yuan.\n#Person1#: Please write down your name, address and the amount of your deposit here. And please choose a passcode of six numbers and confirm it.\n#Person2#: OK, here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Please confirm your information and sign your name in the blank.\n#Person2#: Done! What else should I do?\n#Person1#: That's all. Here's your bank card, and here's the certificate of deposit. Bring your bank card with you every time you come to deposit or withdraw money.\n#Person2#: OK. Thanks. Goodbye!\n#Person1#: Bye!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# open a current account, deposit 3,000 yuan, set the passcode and confirm all the information.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_56","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of the acting of the two main actors in the film?\n#Person2#: I consider the hero's acting is inferior to that of the heroine's. don't you agree?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm afraid not. I think the hero has much more to be believed in.","summary":"#Person2# considers the hero's acting inferior to that of the heroine's while #Person1# thinks the opposite.","topic":"film discussion"}
{"fname":"train_57","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you want to spend your summer days in a mountain village?\n#Person2#: I think a mountain village is splendid!\n#Person1#: I don't agree with you. It's too small to live.\n#Person2#: It has fresh air, and it is nicer than a big town.\n#Person1#: I disagree, a big town is more lively.\n#Person2#: But I like the small mountain village. The big town is noisy. How charming it is when walking along the hill!\n#Person1#: Well, alright, I agree with you about that, but I still prefer a big town.","summary":"#Person2# thinks spending summer days in a mountain village is splendid while \n#Person1# prefers a big town.","topic":"spend summer days"}
{"fname":"train_58","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are we going to do? I can't get the car out of this ditch. I'm stuck!\n#Person2#: I'm worried, Tom. I haven't seen any other cars for almost an hour.\n#Person1#: I know. This is terrible. What can we do? This snow doesn't stop falling!\n#Person2#: I told you we should have stayed in town today. The weather report said 100 percent chance of snow. Why did you want to come up here?\n#Person1#: I wanted to show you the cabin. We only had another half-hour to go.\n#Person2#: Well, now we're stuck. What can we do?\n#Person1#: I don't know.\n#Person2#: I've heard that when this happens, it's important to save energy.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: We're stranded here, Tom. We may be here a long time. We need to conserve the gas in the car. The car's energy is what will keep us warm.\n#Person1#: I have plenty of gas.\n#Person2#: Yes, but the gas and the battery both have to stay working. We can't just let the car run and run. If we do, it will die soon. Then we'll freeze.\n#Person1#: So what can we do?\n#Person2#: Turn the lights off. Then, run the car and the heater only about fifteen minutes every hour. That will conserve the heat as long as possible.\n#Person1#: Alright. That's a good idea.\n#Person2#: I wish we hadn't come up here. Now we'll probably be here for days.\n#Person1#: Days?\n#Person2#: Yes, it happens. That is what happens in big snowstorms. People get stranded for days.\n#Person1#: Oh, my God! It's good we have food.\n#Person2#: Probably we'll survive. But turn the car off for about forty-five minutes. Then we'll turn it on again.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'll follow your advice.","summary":"Tom and #Person2#'s car is stranded in the ditch in a big snowstorm. They are anxious at first, then #Person2# suggests turning the lights off and running the car and the heater once in a while to save energy. Tom will follow #Person2#'s advice.","topic":"get stranded"}
{"fname":"train_59","dialogue":"#Person1#: Philip, I was really glad to hear about your award. Congratulations!\n#Person2#: Thanks, Denise. Actually, I was really surprised. I mean, there were a lot of qualified people out there.\n#Person1#: Sure. But the work you did was really exceptional! You definitely deserved it!\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I expect to see your name nominated pretty soon, too. You've been doing some great work!","summary":"Denise congratulates Philip on his winning the award and admires his work. Philip thanks Denise and wishes him nominated soon.","topic":"congratulations"}
{"fname":"train_60","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jenny, are you having a good time?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. This is a really wonderful party with interesting people and great food.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you are enjoying yourself.\n#Person2#: Thank you for the invitation.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Can I get you another glass of champagne?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd love another glass. You're a wonderful host. Thank you for everything.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure having you here.","summary":"Jenny had a good time at #Person1#'s party and she thanks #Person1#.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_61","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Linda. You must be so excited about going to study in America.\n#Person2#: Oh yes I am. I have always wanted to go to the States. I love meeting new people and making new friends.\n#Person1#: Well, I am sure you will.\n#Person2#: Well, there is one thing.\n#Person1#: What is the matter?\n#Person2#: I am a little worried about my host family. You know, in the agreement, I have to do some cooking for them.\n#Person1#: Yes?\n#Person2#: Well, I am just afraid they won't like my Chinese way of cooking.\n#Person1#: Oh, listen, you'll soon learn, and I am sure they will explain to you how they like to get prepared.\n#Person2#: Oh, let's hope so.","summary":"Linda is excited about studying in America but she's also worried about cooking for her host family. #Person1# convinces her that she'll learn quickly.","topic":"study in America"}
{"fname":"train_62","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you talk to me about taking one of Dr. Miller's classes?\n#Person2#: Yes. Have you ever been in one of his classes?\n#Person1#: I'm thinking about taking his class next semester.\n#Person2#: He was a very easy teacher. Are you thinking of taking a class with him?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure because I really need to learn something, but I also worry about grades.\n#Person2#: Grades are important, but don't you think that gaining the knowledge is important, too?\n#Person1#: I really need to learn this stuff.\n#Person2#: He made everything so interesting that the time just flew by. Do you know what I mean?\n#Person1#: Yes, that sounds right for me.\n#Person2#: Did you know that he came here last year after 10 years in the military?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I already knew that. That could be a good thing.\n#Person2#: I think you know that you have to make the best decision for you. Enjoy your year!","summary":"#Person1# is considering taking Dr. Miller's class but worries about grades. #Person2# tells #Person1# Dr. Miller was an easy and interesting teacher and gaining knowledge is as important as grades.","topic":"ask for suggestions"}
{"fname":"train_63","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome back movie lovers to another Premier Movie Review. My name is Richard Clarke and I am joined today by the very erudite David Watson.\n#Person2#: Thank you Dick. Today we are going to talk about the movie Lion King. Tell me Dave, what is your impression of this film?\n#Person1#: Well, I think this film is simply a fable, depicting man's eternal greed for power, and in my opinion, it's a very fine film. Even despite the accusations of plagiarism traditional folk tales from other countries. The musical score was amazing, the animation was very well done, and the story was simply enchanting.\n#Person2#: I think otherwise. Even though the animation was technically strong, and as you say, the score and songs performed by Elton John were great, the film lacks a certain originality ; it lacked heart. And I would dare to say, it was too predictable.\n#Person1#: Predictable! How! Come on Dick, It's a G-rated movie! It's for the kids! It's not a thriller!\n#Person2#: Well, that's just it. It did have some very dramatic and intense scenes. For example when Mufasal dies, or the dark, grim portrayal of Scar. Even so, the film is linear. Mufasal dies, Simba runs away thinking it's his fault. Falls in love and returns to retake what is rightfully his. It's just too cliche.\n#Person1#: How can it be cliche? It's a fable! It's telling a time-honoured story! The movie make a point of how the hunger for power leads to corruption, and teaches children the value of respect, life and love.\n#Person2#: You have always been so soft, Dave!\n#Person1#: Open your heart Dick. Don't shut us out.\n#Person2#: Anyway. . . That's all for today folks! Join us next time as we talk about & quot, How to lose a guy in 10 days & quot, I'm sure you'll love that one Dave!","summary":"Richard Clarke and David Watson discuss Lion King on Premier Movie Review. Richard thinks it's a fine movie as it has strong animation, great score and songs, and an enchanting story, while David thinks the movie lacks a certain originality and was too predictable.","topic":"movie discussion"}
{"fname":"train_64","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about going to dance this evening, Jane? You will find that the night life of this city is very interesting!\n#Person2#: Good idea. There is a good nightclub nearby, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, the dance hall is nice with various styles of music.\n#Person2#: ( In the club ) Look at those people in the dance floor, they are so crazy.\n#Person1#: That's rock and roll with fast tempo.\n#Person2#: I like the slow dance. I am good at rumba and waltz.\n#Person1#: Take it easy. The time for slow dance is the middle part of the party.\n#Person2#: Let's find a quiet seat and sit down for beverage.\n#Person1#: OK, follow me.\n#Person2#: Listen, it is waltz. I like the elegant step of the old styles.\n#Person1#: May I?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: ( When they are dancing ) You dance gracefully!","summary":"#Person1# invites Jane to go dancing this evening. Jane likes slow dance so they wait until it is the waltz, and they enjoy themselves in the nightclub.","topic":"go dancing"}
{"fname":"train_65","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's move out of here. This apartment is too small.\n#Person2#: I agree. I'll look in the paper.\n#Person1#: A house would be great. I could plant a garden. And you could use the garage for a workshop.\n#Person2#: Here's an interesting ad\n#Person1#: How much is the rent?\n#Person2#: The ad says $ 325 plus deposit.\n#Person1#: When is the place available?\n#Person2#: It's available now, and it's got a very good location. You won't be far from work.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# plan to move, and they find a satisfying house in the paper.","topic":"move"}
{"fname":"train_66","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Maintenance Department.\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm having a problem with my air conditioner.\n#Person1#: Which air conditioner?\n#Person2#: The one in the bedroom.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: There's no cold air coming out.\n#Person1#: May I have your room number, please?\n#Person2#: 512.\n#Person1#: OK, we'll send someone up to check it.\n#Person2#: I'm going out right now. But that's all right, you can come when I've gone.\n#Person1#: Fine. The housekeeper will open the door and stay in the room with the repairmen.","summary":"#Person2# phones Maintenance Department because the air conditioner went wrong. #Person1# answers the phone and will send the repairmen.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_67","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Jim. That man just fell down over there.\n#Person2#: We better see if he's o. k.\n#Person1#: Sir. . . sir? Are you all right? Sir?\n#Person2#: He's not answering. You'd better check his pulse and breathing.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. He's not breathing, and there's no pulse. Call 911.\n#Person2#: Hello? Yes. Someone has passed out at Connecticut Ave. and 1st St. He isn't breathing and does not have a pulse. Yes. My friend is performing CPR. OK. Thank you. They're sending an ambulance. Here, let me help.","summary":"#Person1# and Jim find a man who fell and is unconscious. #Person1# performs CPR and Jim calls 911.","topic":"emergencey"}
{"fname":"train_68","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. What time does the next train to London leave?\n#Person2#: At 10:30.\n#Person1#: Is it a direct train to London?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: OK. Two tickets to London, please.\n#Person2#: Single or return?\n#Person1#: Single, please. How much in total?\n#Person2#: 10 pounds.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Which platform should I go to wait for the train?\n#Person2#: It's platform 5.\n#Person1#: OK. Thank you.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# buys two train tickets to London with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"buy tickets"}
{"fname":"train_69","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. This is the Customer Service. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi. I bought one of your vacuums from spend-wart. It's broken now.\n#Person1#: Is it under warranty?\n#Person2#: I think so. I bought it four months ago.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is still covered by our warranty. Tell me the mode number of your vacuum, please.\n#Person2#: Okay. The model number is 6594 - c.\n#Person1#: What's your address, your name and your phone number?\n#Person2#: 906 Ottawa street. My name is David Yang. My phone number is 713-786-0234.\n#Person1#: Okay. There are two Customer Service Offices in your area. The nearest one is Chadwick and Hacks Appliances.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me where the office is located?\n#Person1#: Sure. 878 Fennel South.\n#Person2#: Oh, I know that place. It's only two minutes drive.\n#Person1#: You have to call the office first.\n#Person2#: All right. Thank you very much for your help.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# phones the Customer Service because #Person2#'s vacuum's broken. #Person1# answers the phone, asks for more details, and tells #Person1# the location of the nearest Customer Service Office.","topic":"customer service"}
{"fname":"train_70","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mrs. Phoebe, let's talk about the delivery arrangement for our goods.\n#Person2#: Sure. What's your date of delivery?\n#Person1#: I informed my company and was told that the first five thousand by the end of this month.\n#Person2#: What about the balance of the order? Can they also arrive at our company quickly?\n#Person1#: We can deliver the balance at the price already quoted in 10 days.\n#Person2#: Can you deliver them earlier?\n#Person1#: I am afraid we can not do that. Would you be willing to sign an annual contract on the basis we discussed?\n#Person2#: Possibly, subject to quality and delivery guarantees.\n#Person1#: Of course. Well, in that case we could offer a 5 % discount for a confirmed monthly order for the next 12 months.\n#Person2#: I was looking forward to something a bit more substantial. As you know, we have long-time cooperation.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid that's as far as we could go. We'd already be stretching ourselves to the limit.\n#Person2#: Well, let's shake on that and draw up the details of the contract.","summary":"#Person1# and Mrs. Phoebe talk about the delivery arrangement for the goods. #Person1# offers a 5% discount for a confirmed monthly order and they finally reach an agreement since they have long-time cooperation.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_71","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, reservation desk. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a duplex suite.\n#Person1#: What day would you like to reserve the suite for, sir?\n#Person2#: Next Friday.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. We can't accept reservations for next Friday due to over booking. May I suggest another hotel, sir?\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Please hold the line. I'll see if there is a duplex suite available on that day. ( a minute later ) Sir? Holiday Inn is available for your need.\n#Person2#: How do I contact them?\n#Person1#: I'll give you their phone number. It's 601 789 5634.","summary":"#Person2# phones to book a duplex suite but #Person1#'s hotel isn't available. #Person1# finds Holiday Inn has available rooms and offers its phone number.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_72","dialogue":"#Person1#: . . . So what I think we need to do is ( XXXXXXXXXX ) finish on time.\n#Person2#: Sorry, Tom, can you say that last bit again please? We didn't get that.\n#Person1#: Oh, OK, I said ( XXXXXXXXXX ) on time.\n#Person2#: Sorry Tom, We're having problems hearing you here. It's a bit hissy. Can you hear us?\n#Person1#: ( XXXXXXXXXX )\n#Person2#: Hello?\n#Person1#: ( XXXXXXXXXX ) but I don't think you can hear us. ( XXXXXXXXXX ) Hello? ( XXXXXXXXXX )\n#Person2#: Tom, if you can hear me, I think we've lost you. There's a problem with the line. Let's try again. We'll call you.\n#Person1#: ( XXXXXXXXXX ) OK ( XXXXXXXXXX ).","summary":"Tom tells #Person2# to finish something on time. #Person2# can't hear clearly because there's a problem with the line.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_73","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello!\n#Person2#: Hello, Lucy. This is John. Could you do me a favor? I've tried to phone my wife six times and I can't get through. The line is busy all the time. Could you possibly go next door and give her a message?\n#Person1#: Sure! What do you want to tell Mary?\n#Person2#: Could you just say I've met an old friend and I'm staying with him? I'm not in the office now and I'll give her a ring later.\n#Person1#: Sure, I'll go right now.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot, Lucy.","summary":"#Person2# requests Lucy to give a message to his wife because the line's always busy.","topic":"give a message"}
{"fname":"train_74","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, there. I'm Jack.\n#Person2#: Hello there. Well. This is it. As you can see, it's fully furnished. You've got your TV...cable TV and broadband Internet is included in the rent. The kitchenette is over there...all fully fitted...nice new fridge and cooker, kettle, toaster, microwave...all your mod-cons. The bathroom is through there...box shower unit...sink...all new from B&Q. There's a nice view of the park from the window too.\n#Person1#: Hmm...it's smaller than I thought. How much is the rent again?\n#Person2#: 250 a week, plus of course, you're responsible for all fees including gas, water and electricity.\n#Person1#: It said 200 in the ad.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but that was for the small room upstairs and that's already gone.\n#Person1#: Well, 250 is a bit too much for me.\n#Person2#: Well this is London. And it is your own place...good location, near the Tube.\n#Person1#: Look...I can stretch to 200 a week...I can't afford 250 plus all the other bills.\n#Person2#: All right. One month's rent in advance, plus a month's deposit. That'll be 400 cash. This is the contract...read through it, initial each page and then sign at the bottom...\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person2# persuades Jack to rent the house in a good location but Jack thinks 250 a week isn't affordable. Finally, #Person2# compromise to 200 and Jack will sign the contract.","topic":"rent a house"}
{"fname":"train_75","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your mother feeling these days?\n#Person2#: Much better, thanks. She'll be back home in a few days.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?\n#Person2#: I think I need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.\n#Person1#: Why don't you hire someone to do it? In this case, you cannot only do your job, but also have more free time.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know it. But I'm really worried about my mother. She is 72 years old.\n#Person1#: You're a kind and thoughtful man. I admire you very much.\n#Person2#: I'm just a very normal son.","summary":"#Person2# thinks his mother is much better and refuses to hire someone to take care of her. #Person1# admires his kindness and thoughtfulness.","topic":"a thoughtful man"}
{"fname":"train_76","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, no! I'm supposed to meet her at seven sharp. What time is it now?\n#Person2#: Six thirty.\n#Person1#: I'd better get ready.\n#Person2#: Where are you going?\n#Person1#: Haven't made up our minds yet. Maybe to a restaurant, or perhaps to the movies first.\n#Person2#: Why don't you go and see Citizen Kane at the Classic Film Festival? It's supposed to be great.\n#Person1#: Oh, maybe we will. Psycho is also playing. I've heard it's really good, too.\n#Person2#: If you like horror films with lots of blood. Personally I don't. Well, I really should be going. Do you want to go swimming tomorrow?\n#Person1#: I'd be glad to, but I might have to go to the studio and do some work. Can I let you know the first thing in the morning?\n#Person2#: Sure. That'll be fine.\n#Person1#: Oh, there's the phone. It must be Tracy.\n#Person2#: Well, I'd better be going then. Have a good time tonight.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I'll talk to you tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1#'s going on a date but hasn't decided where to go. #Person2# suggests watching Citizen Kane. #Person1# and #Person2# decide to go swimming tomorrow.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_77","dialogue":"#Person1#: The new baby must be keeping you up at all hours of the night.\n#Person2#: She's been pretty good since my mother moved in, and she's sleeping for a longer time at night. It's my thoughts as a mother that keep me awake at night.","summary":"#Person2# says since her mother moved in, her baby's been pretty good.","topic":"new-born baby"}
{"fname":"train_78","dialogue":"#Person1#: What exactly are you looking for?\n#Person2#: I am looking for a collection of the 19th century European paintings.\n#Person1#: Is it the book on your left, the one with the yellow cover?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Yeah, this is what I want. Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# find a collection of the 19th century European paintings.","topic":"find a book"}
{"fname":"train_79","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob, I'm sure you know about second-hand smoke.\n#Person2#: Of course, I do.\n#Person1#: But have you heard about third-hand smoke?\n#Person2#: Third-hand smoke? I'm afraid not. What is that then?\n#Person1#: Well, it is here in today's paper. Parents may think they are protecting children from second-hand smoke when they smoke outside their home or only when the children are not there. But now researchers are warning about what they call third-hand smoke. When you smoke dangerous matter from cigarettes get into your hair and clothing. As babies are the weakest, when you come to a baby, you pass it to the baby and increase the chances of disease in the baby.\n#Person2#: Is that so? In that case I have to say that I should never get close to a baby.\n#Person1#: That's right. Actually all smoking parents should do the same or better give it up completely.","summary":"#Person1# tells Bob about the danger of third-hand smoke and concludes smoking parents should never get close to a baby or better give up smoking.","topic":"third-hand smoke"}
{"fname":"train_80","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, man. What's up?\n#Person2#: Ah, first of all, I put a buck in the vending machine for a seventy-five cent candy bar, and the thing got stuck here in the machine. Then, I pressed the change button [Ah, man], and nothing happened. [Wow!] Nothing came out. The dumb thing still owes me a quarter.\n#Person1#: Well, did you talk to the man at the snack bar to see if he could refund your money?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I tried that, but he said he didn't own the machine, and I'd have to call the phone number on the machine.\n#Person1#: What a bummer.\n#Person2#: Hey, I have an idea. [What?] Why don't we rock the machine back and forth until the candy bar falls?\n#Person1#: Nothing doing. I don't want to be responsible for breaking the thing, and besides, someone might call the cops.\n#Person2#: Ah, don't worry. I've done it before. Oh well. Hey, hey, tough luck. Hey, here, take my candy bar. [You mean?] Yeah, the machine and I hit it off earlier today.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# he put a buck in the vending machine but the thing got stuck. After hitting the machine, #Person2# gets the candy bar.","topic":"vending machine"}
{"fname":"train_81","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm Paul Adams, Branch Manager.\n#Person2#: Katie Thomas. Pleased to meet you.\n#Person1#: I take it you're looking for temporary office work.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: How old are you, Katie?\n#Person2#: I'm eighteen.\n#Person1#: That's rather young. What experience have you had?\n#Person2#: Well, I've just left school, actually, and I'm looking for a job between now and when I go to college.\n#Person1#: It doesn't sound as though we can help, Katie. You see, our clients are very demanding, especially when it comes to the new office technology.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's no problem. I took extra classes in office skills at school.\n#Person1#: Oh, perhaps you'd like to outline what you've been doing?\n#Person2#: I started by learning keyboard skills. Then I went on to learn about word processing.\n#Person1#: Good. You seem qualified from the technical point of view.","summary":"Paul Adams interviews Katie Thomas who's looking for temporary office work and he thinks she's qualified for she has learnt keyboard skills and word processing.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_82","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why did the teacher criticise Myra in front of the whole class? \n#Person2#: Because Myra was cheating on exams, and she spoke back rudely. \n#Person1#: I don't think that Myra should have spoken so rudely to the teacher. I know she was angry, but that's still no excuse for rudeness. ","summary":"Myra was criticised by the teacher for cheating on exams and talked back rudely.","topic":"a rude student"}
{"fname":"train_83","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I have your order now? \n#Person2#: We'd have your regular dinner. What courses are there, please? \n#Person1#: The courses for our regular dinner are fish salad for appetizer, steak for main course and chocolate cake for dessert.\n#Person2#: All right, we'll have it. \n#Person1#: Today's mutton chop is very good. Would you like to have it as the main course?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. And as for dessert, we'll have apple pie. We'd like to have some coffee afterwards. \n#Person1#: Good, here're your appetizers. Your dinners will be ready in five minutes. ","summary":"#Person2# orders mutton chop, apple pie, and coffee for #Person2#'s meal instead of regular dinner under #Person1#'s recommendation.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_84","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the special today? \n#Person2#: 'All-you-can-eat' dinner special. \n#Person1#: I don't like to. \n#Person2#: Do you care for seafood? \n#Person1#: Yes, I'm very fond of seafood. \n#Person2#: Which seafood do you prefer? \n#Person1#: I'd like to have red cooked sea cucumber. \n#Person2#: Is there anything else you would like to have? \n#Person1#: Bring me an assorted cold dish, please. \n#Person2#: Would you care for beverage? \n#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm fine. \n#Person2#: What would you like to drink? \n#Person1#: A bottle of champagne. ","summary":"#Person1# orders seafood, cold dishes, and champagne with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_85","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, taxi. Could you take me to the financial street, please \n#Person2#: Pardon, where to , sir? \n#Person1#: I want to go to the financial stree. \n#Person2#: All right. Hop in, please. \n#Person1#: Excuse me, how long does it take to get there? \n#Person2#: It usually takes about half an hour. \n#Person1#: Oh, does it really a long way to go. \n#Person2#: Yes. Moreover, since the street is heavy with traffic this time of day. I'm not sure we can make it. By the way, are you pressed for the time? \n#Person1#: No, I'm not. you can just drive slowly and carefully. \n#Person2#: OK. \n#Person1#: You are very skillful driver. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: By the way, is the fair the same for any distance? \n#Person2#: No. It varies according to the distance, you can read from the meter.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. ","summary":"#Person1# takes a taxi to the financial street. #Person2# reminds him of the long time due to the distance and the heavy traffic, and the fair varies according to the distance.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_86","dialogue":"#Person1#: For tomorrow, read pages 12 to 20. Then do exercises one through ten on page 21. \n#Person2#: Do we have to type out our homework? \n#Person1#: No. You only do that when you write reports. \n#Person2#: Is there anything else? \n#Person1#: For those of you who don't have a calculator, get one. \n#Person2#: We are allowed to use a calculator in class? \n#Person1#: Yes. By the way, review today's notes this evening. We may have a small quiz tomorrow. ","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# home assignments and asks students to get a calculator and review today's notes.","topic":"give home assignments"}
{"fname":"train_87","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me about some good deals on produce? \n#Person2#: The mangoes are on sale today. \n#Person1#: What exactly are mangoes? \n#Person2#: They have yellowish red skin. It's a fruit with one big seed. \n#Person1#: Is the seed edible? \n#Person2#: Maybe if you were a parrot. I wouldn't recommend it. \n#Person1#: How much does a mango cost? \n#Person2#: Normally, they're $2 each. Today, they're only $1 each. \n#Person1#: Maybe I won't like the taste. \n#Person2#: It's hard to describe. They're sweet, but also sort of citrusy. \n#Person1#: How do I tell the difference between a ripe one and an unripe one? \n#Person2#: They're similar to an avocado. When the outside feels soft, they're ripe. \n#Person1#: Where do most of them come from? \n#Person2#: These are from Mexico. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the mangoes are on sale today and then #Person2# introduces mangoes to #Person1# in detail.","topic":"mangoes"}
{"fname":"train_88","dialogue":"#Person1#: It seems that something is praying heavy on you. What's the matter? \n#Person2#: I got my father's goat last night. \n#Person1#: What did you do to get his goat? \n#Person2#: When I asked him to treat me like he does to my sisters, he jumped down my throat. So I took it out on him by telling him what I thought. ","summary":"#Person2# is unhappy because #Person2# got #Person2#'s father's goat.","topic":"father"}
{"fname":"train_89","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Smith ? This is Lili. I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday . I enjoyed it very much. \n#Person2#: You're welcome. I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime. \n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Smith. I'm returning to China today. \n#Person2#: Today? \n#Person1#: Yes. I appreciate all help and in particular, all the time that you've spent on my account during my stay here. \n#Person2#: Don't mention it. I am pleased to help you. \n#Person1#: If there's anything that I can help you in the future, please let me know. \n#Person2#: I'll do that. Thank you. Have a safe trip home. ","summary":"Lili phones Mr. Smith to tell him she's returning to China today and expresses her gratitude for the dinner and his help.","topic":"farewell phone call"}
{"fname":"train_90","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daniel, have you ever heard about the wildlife sanctuary? \n#Person2#: Is that different from this kind of zoo? \n#Person1#: Yes, of course. \n#Person2#: So tell me about it! \n#Person1#: There are a lot of wild animals in that place, and also some special rules while visiting. \n#Person2#: Special rules? \n#Person1#: There, you only have two ways for visiting. \n#Person2#: Details? \n#Person1#: On their bus or in your own cars, and you won't be allowed to get off the bus until you reach the special region. \n#Person2#: Why not? \n#Person1#: Because it is dangerous to get out of the car or bus. You can just imagine how fierce the wild animals can be. \n#Person2#: That makes sense. But that sounds interesting. Is there one in Beijing too? \n#Person1#: Yes. \n#Person2#: I prefer to go there next time. \n#Person1#: Yeah, sure, you won't be disappointed. ","summary":"#Person1# tells Daniel about the wildlife sanctuary and the two sole ways to visit wild animals. Daniel gets interested and wants to visit the one in Beijing.","topic":"wildlife sanctuary discussion"}
{"fname":"train_91","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Bob. This is Nancy speaking. I'm so glad I've got hold of you at last.\n#Person2#: Were you trying to get in touch with me? If I'm not at home, you can usually reach me at my club here.\n#Person1#: That's good to know. Listen, Bob, I've got news for you.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: My sister Amy is coming back from the states.\n#Person2#: That's great. When is she coming back?\n#Person1#: Next weekend.\n#Person2#: Next weekend? OK. Let's get together tonight and plan a party for her.\n#Person1#: All right.","summary":"Nancy phones Bob to tell him her sister Amy is coming back from the states next weekend. Bob suggests giving a party for Amy.","topic":"plan a party"}
{"fname":"train_92","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sunshine Hotel. Good morning, Barbara speaking.\n#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to make a booking please. I'm on a business trip, so I need a single room.\n#Person1#: OK, your name please.\n#Person2#: John Griffin. That's JOHNGRIFFIN.\n#Person1#: OK, I've got that down. Wait a minute. We already have your name. You've been here before, haven't you? Or it must be someone with the same name.\n#Person2#: I've stayed with you twice before.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's see the card and confirm it. Please tell me if I'm wrong. John Griffin from Sydney, Passport Number 87637489. Right?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: OK. So what time can we expect you tonight, Mr. Griffin?\n#Person2#: The plane lands at 9:15 PM and no one can pick me up. So I should be at your place at 10:00. Will the restaurant still open at that time?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. Can I organize some snacks to be left in your room?\n#Person2#: Yes, that would be great. How about a cheese sandwich?\n#Person1#: No problem, sir. I'll see to that.","summary":"John Griffin phones Sunshine Hotel to book a single room. #Person1# answers the phone, confirms his passport number and takes the reservation.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_93","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Barbara. Welcome back. You look great.\n#Person2#: Rod, it's lovely to see you again.\n#Person1#: How was your trip?\n#Person2#: Fine, but tiring. Milan was interesting. It's bigger than I expected, noisier and dirtier too.\n#Person1#: And Florence? What did you think of Florence?\n#Person2#: Well, I didn't go there. Have you been there?\n#Person1#: No, I've never been to Italy. I'd really like to go to Rome. Well, the car's in the car park. Is this all your suitcase?\n#Person2#: Yes, but the suitcase is very heavy.\n#Person1#: Barbara, what's in it? Books or stones?\n#Person2#: Just 20 pairs of shoes.","summary":"Barbara tells Rod her trip to Milan is fine but tiring, and her suitcase is very heavy due to 20 pairs of shoes inside.","topic":"trip experience"}
{"fname":"train_94","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, my watch stopped running and I am not sure what's wrong with it.\n#Person2#: Well, let me look at it. It seems that it just needs a new battery.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? I got some water on it last week and I was afraid that it might ruin the watch. How much is a new battery?\n#Person2#: It's $5 and we not only change a battery, but also guarantee it for a year and if you have the watch cleaned here, we can guarantee it for an additional 3 months.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good deal. I'll get my battery here. When will it be ready?\n#Person2#: Usually I can do it right away, but now I'm repairing lots of watches. Can you leave your watch here until 5:00 PM?\n#Person1#: OK. See you then.","summary":"#Person1#'s watch stopped running. #Person2# checks it and tells #Person1# it needs a new battery. #Person2# introduces their service and #Person1#'ll get the battery here.","topic":"repair a watch"}
{"fname":"train_95","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's plan, the dinner for the end of the year.\n#Person2#: I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant.\n#Person1#: Um, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week, it be good to have something different.\n#Person2#: Well, there's that Chinese restaurant. The bamboo house.\n#Person1#: It's closing next week for a month. They're going to build a new kitchen or something. I remember going to someplace with a singer and guitarist. And it was great.\n#Person2#: But there will be at least 20 of us, will be so noisy that we won't hear the music.\n#Person1#: You're right. Hey, we haven't thought about the cost. Some people will want to go to a cheap place, and others can afford somewhere more expensive.\n#Person2#: Why don't we fix the amount first and ask a restaurant to provide a meal for that price?\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. And we can make a list of the places we think our best, and get the rest of the class to choose one.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are planning the class dinner for the end of the year. They discuss the place and the cost, and decide to fix the amount first and ask a restaurant to provide a meal for that price.","topic":"class dinner plan"}
{"fname":"train_96","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Martin, long time no see. I heard you went to France to study, how was that?\n#Person2#: I was only there for a year, then I took a year off to travel around Europe.\n#Person1#: Where did you go?\n#Person2#: I went to Switzerland first and then Germany in Austria. I was planning to end my trip in Italy, but it didn't work out.\n#Person1#: Oh well, is it good to be back?\n#Person2#: Of course, but I'm returning to France to finish my degree. It's a four-year program.\n#Person1#: Oh, so you're just back to Beijing to visit your family?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'm here for another 2 months.\n#Person1#: Any plans?\n#Person2#: In July, my mother is turning 70, so we'll do something special for her. Next month we're going to drive to the coast, then I will be back to France before September first.\n#Person1#: Good for you, do you think you could fit me into your busy schedule?\n#Person2#: Ha, I can always make time for my friends, how about tonight?\n#Person1#: Deal.","summary":"Martin tells #Person1# about his experience in Europe. Martin is back in Beijing to visit his family and will return to France to finish his degree. #Person1# and Martin decide to meet tonight.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_97","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you have a few minutes? I work for the Star Bookstore, and we are doing a survey about people's reading habits. I want to ask you a couple of questions.\n#Person2#: Yes, alright. What would you like to know?\n#Person1#: Well, what kinds of books do you prefer to read?\n#Person2#: Hmm, I absolutely love adventure stories best. I am also interested in historical novels. And recently, I've read several biographies.\n#Person1#: OK. Where do you buy your books? In stores or on the Internet?\n#Person2#: About 2\/3 of my books are bought from online bookstores. Sometimes I go to a bookstore if I see something interesting in the window. I also borrow books from friends or from the library.\n#Person1#: Great. Thank you for your time. Have a nice day.\n#Person2#: No problem. Good day to you.","summary":"#Person1# surveys #Person2# about #Person2#'s reading habits. #Person2# loves adventure stories and about 2\/3 of #Person2#'s books are bought from online bookstores.","topic":"survey"}
{"fname":"train_98","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of place shall we rent?\n#Person2#: It should be close to the university. Neither of us are good at getting up in the mornings and closer it is, the later we can get up.\n#Person1#: Absolutely. That's the most important thing to take into consideration. I'm not too worried about the size of the flat.\n#Person2#: Neither am I. So a small place is ok, but we'll get a bigger one if it's not expensive. Do you mind if it's in a noisy area?\n#Person1#: I don't mind. i'm not a light sleeper, but quieter is better for when we have to study at home.\n#Person2#: Good point. Ok, let's go to the estate agent and see what they can offer us.\n#Person1#: Yes, if we're lucky we'll find something in the next few days. I think you had a good idea to start flat hunting early.\n#Person2#: How much do you think the rent will be?\n#Person1#: I asked a few people who are already living in places near the university and they said it would cost about one hundred pounds a month.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want a place near the university and it's better to be quiet. They decide to go to the estate agent to see the houses.","topic":"rent a place"}
{"fname":"train_99","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Today is my wife's birthday, so I want to buy a bouquet for her.\n#Person1#: What kind of flowers do you want?\n#Person2#: I have no idea.\n#Person1#: How about rose? It's the most suitable one for lovers.\n#Person2#: But rose is too common.\n#Person1#: Well, what about violet? It means the eternal beauty.\n#Person2#: It looks good. Pack me a bouquet of violet, please.","summary":"#Person2# buys a bouquet of violet for #Person2#'s wife's birthday according to #Person1#'s suggestion.","topic":"buy flowers"}
{"fname":"train_100","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a problem with my cable.\n#Person2#: What about it?\n#Person1#: My cable has been out for the past week or so.\n#Person2#: The cable is down right now. I am very sorry.\n#Person1#: When will it be working again?\n#Person2#: It should be back on in the next couple of days.\n#Person1#: Do I still have to pay for the cable?\n#Person2#: We're going to give you a credit while the cable is down.\n#Person1#: So, I don't have to pay for it?\n#Person2#: No, not until your cable comes back on.\n#Person1#: Okay, thanks for everything.\n#Person2#: You're welcome, and I apologize for the inconvenience.","summary":"#Person1# has a problem with the cable. #Person2# promises it should work again and #Person1# doesn't have to pay while it's down.","topic":"cable"}
{"fname":"train_101","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for an MP - 3 player. Which brand is of the highest quality?\n#Person1#: I recommend Pioneer.\n#Person2#: Which model is the best-seller?\n#Person1#: This model is very popular with ladies.\n#Person2#: May I have a look at it?\n#Person1#: Sure, it's multi-functional. Besides playing music, it can also be used to store documents and make recordings.\n#Person2#: Do you have this model in white?\n#Person1#: No, but we have it in yellow.\n#Person2#: Then I'll take the yellow one.\n#Person1#: Please wait a second. I'll get it for you.\n#Person2#: Okay.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for an MP-3 player. #Person1# recommends Pioneer and #Person2# takes the yellow one.","topic":"MP-3 player"}
{"fname":"train_102","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan! Why didn't you tell me that you were taking over the Silk Company account?\n#Person2#: I thought you knew, Todd. It was decided last week. I guess you weren't at the meeting.\n#Person1#: You know I wasn't at the meeting. I was meeting with Mr. Wei about this account. I'Ve been on this for a month and a half.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. Todd, but Mr. Emory felt that it was going too slowly, and that it needed a fresh start. He should have told you.","summary":"Todd didn't know Susan was taking over the Silk Company account which Todd has been on. Susan feels sorry.","topic":"take over"}
{"fname":"train_103","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's up, buddy? You look so upset.\n#Person2#: I just broke up with a girl. Why didn't she understand that I loved her?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. What's your conflict?\n#Person2#: I don't know. She always said I didn't love her, but I did.\n#Person1#: Did you think about talking to her again? Maybe she is waiting for your call.\n#Person2#: I have asked for a talk again, but she refused and said she wanted to be quiet.\n#Person1#: Come on, guy. Maybe she isn't your right person.","summary":"#Person2# is upset because #Person2# broke up with a girl. #Person1# tries to comfort #Person2#.","topic":"break up"}
{"fname":"train_104","dialogue":"#Person1#: Merry Christmas, Lily.\n#Person2#: The same to you, Joey.\n#Person1#: This is your first Christmas in the US. Here is the gift for you.\n#Person2#: It's very thoughtful of you. Wow, it is so beautiful. Could you tell me how American people celebrate Christmas?\n#Person1#: Ok. People decorate their houses, place a Christmas tree in the room and maybe sing a Christmas carol together.","summary":"Lily and Joey wish each other a merry Christmas. Joey tells Lily how American people celebrate Christmas.","topic":"Christmas"}
{"fname":"train_105","dialogue":"#Person1#: What dances do you like?\n#Person2#: I love to dance the fast music.\n#Person1#: Then you must be interested in disco.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's my favorite.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's a disco. Let's dance.\n#Person2#: You're a good dancer.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Now they are playing a rumba. Would you have a try?\n#Person2#: Sorry. I feel like sitting out the next dance.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's get something to drink.\n#Person2#: Good idea.","summary":"#Person2# likes disco, so #Person1# and #Person2# dance the disco. They decide not to dance the rumba.","topic":"dance"}
{"fname":"train_106","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate landing in the sand trap! Now I'm probably going to waste strokes getting it out.\n#Person2#: At least you haven't landed in the water yet. I've done that on the last two holes.\n#Person1#: Could you hand me my wedge? I'll try. . .\n#Person2#: Here you go. I'll wait for you to get on the green before I putt.\n#Person1#: No. you go ahead and putt it out. Then I'Il go.\n#Person2#: No way, Mary. I'm going to let you go first. I don't want the pressure of putting first.","summary":"Mary's golf ball landed in the sand trap and she hates that. #Person2# will wait for her to get on the green.","topic":"play golf"}
{"fname":"train_107","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard about the new iPhone?\n#Person2#: yes, I heard it's supposed to come out in June. Are you thinking about getting one?\n#Person1#: I'd like to. It's a cell phone, camera, PAD and mp3 player all in one.\n#Person2#: if I had enough money, I'd buy one, but I don't even have enough to buy one of their shuffle spods.\n#Person1#: how big is a shuffle iPod?\n#Person2#: the first generation iPod shuffle is about the size of a park of gum and the second generation iPod shuffle is about half the size of the first.\n#Person1#: how many gigs of music can it hold?\n#Person2#: I think it's either one or two gigs. I can't remember.\n#Person1#: how much do they cost?\n#Person2#: not much at all. I think it's about 100 dollars.\n#Person1#: you're right, that's not bad at all.\n#Person2#: do you have an iPod?\n#Person1#: I got one for my birthday when they first came out, but after the battery died out, I never brought another one.\n#Person2#: why didn't you just buy another battery for it so you could use it?\n#Person1#: that's one of the problems with having an iPod. Though an iPod might have an above average battery life, once the battery is dead, so is your iPod.","summary":"#Person1# would like to get a new iPhone. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the shuffle iPod. #Person1# has an iPod but its battery has died out.","topic":"apple products"}
{"fname":"train_108","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have any plans for the weekend, Tom?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'm going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains.\n#Person1#: Oh, do you go hiking often?\n#Person2#: I go as much as I can. I love hiking because you can really get in touch with nature.\n#Person1#: It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want some company?\n#Person2#: Sure. But, it will be a long hike, 30 miles in three days. Have you been hiking before?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I go a lot too. I saw a bear and a mountain lion on my last hike.\n#Person2#: Wow! You must have been pretty far away from the city.\n#Person1#: Yeah, my friend and I hiked in a very wild part of the national forest.\n#Person2#: Well, bring him along too. We'll have a great time this weekend.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I'll ask him.","summary":"Tom is going for a hike in the southern Rocky Mountains during the weekend. #Person1# and #Person1#'s friend will join him.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_109","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here?\n#Person2#: No, nobody.\n#Person1#: You don't mind if I smoke, do you?\n#Person2#: Well, to be frank, yes, I do.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. But this isn't a no-smoker, is it? I mean would you mind if I smoke here?\n#Person2#: Actually it is. Perhaps you haven't noticed the sign.\n#Person1#: Sign? What's sign?\n#Person2#: There, on the window.\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I didn't notice it. Sorry.\n#Person2#: That's all right.","summary":"#Person1# sits beside #Person2# and asks if #Person2# minds #Person1# smoking. #Person2# does, besides the place is a no-smoker.","topic":"smoke"}
{"fname":"train_110","dialogue":"#Person1#: You should not have criticize your son in front of his friends.\n#Person2#: Why? He did something wrong.\n#Person1#: I know. But at that time your blame is rubbing salt into his wounds.\n#Person2#: I only wanted to help him.\n#Person1#: But it is not the right time.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# not to criticize #Person2#'s son in front of his friends.","topic":"criticize"}
{"fname":"train_111","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really want to take a nap. I feel very sleepy today.\n#Person2#: What's the matter? Didn't you get enough sleep last night?\n#Person1#: I fell asleep very late. It was almost two o'clock in the morning when I finally fell asleep.\n#Person2#: Are you worried about something? Why couldn't you sleep?\n#Person1#: You know how it is when you're in a strange country. Everything is new, and you get tired and nervous sometimes. Then you worry about your family, about conditions back home, about your courses, about your money, about everything. I tried to fall asleep but I just had too much on my mind.\n#Person2#: Well, take it easy. Things will look better tomorrow. Maybe you should try exercising or a hot bath to help you relax.\n#Person1#: Anything is worth a try. But right now I really just want to find a quiet place to take a nap.","summary":"#Person1# fell asleep very late because #Person1# had too much on the mind. #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions but #Person1# only wants to take a nap right now.","topic":"take a nap"}
{"fname":"train_112","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your favorite coffee?\n#Person2#: Irish coffee is my favorite. But I'm not particular on it.\n#Person1#: All right. Would you make coffee yourself when you are at home?\n#Person2#: Not very often. Making coffee is a bit troublesome. Most of the time, I just buy takeout at Starbucks. And also, I quite like instant coffee.\n#Person1#: I think instant coffee is becoming more and more popular. Though its taste is not perfect, it's really cheap and convenient.\n#Person2#: Exactly. Nescafe is the world's favorite coffee. People love it all over the world.\n#Person1#: I agree. I heard that in the western countries, almost everyone likes coffee. Is that true?\n#Person2#: Yes. No doubt about that. For us, coffee is more a living style rather than a simple drink. I heard Chinese people don't drink that much coffee.\n#Person1#: No, we don't, especially the elder people. But more and more young people fall for coffee nowadays.\n#Person2#: I suppose so. That's probably why there are so many wonderful coffee houses in China now.","summary":"#Person2# likes Irish coffee and buys takeout at Starbucks. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the advantages of instant coffee and Western and Chinese people's attitudes towards coffee.","topic":"coffee"}
{"fname":"train_113","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, is that Mr. Wu?\n#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I am calling to query about some of your information.\n#Person2#: We've got a bad line. Can you repeat that please?\n#Person1#: I said I want to ask about some of your information.\n#Person2#: Sorry, the connection is terrible. I'll call you back because I can't hear anything.","summary":"#Person1# calls Mr. Wu to query about his information but the connection is terrible.","topic":"terrible connection"}
{"fname":"train_114","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello!\n#Person2#: Oh, hi!\n#Person1#: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tom.\n#Person2#: Pleased to meet you. My name is Alice. Did you just move in next door?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did. Have you lived here long?\n#Person2#: Me? I guess so. I've lived here for about six years now. Have you lived in America very long?\n#Person1#: No, not really. When I left Vietnam, I came to America and I lived with a cousin in Dallas for two years. Where do you work, Alice?\n#Person2#: I teach mathematics at a college. What do you do?\n#Person1#: I am an accountant at a company.\n#Person2#: Well, Tom. It's good to meet you. I have to go now. I am teaching a class this evening, and I need to get to the college.\n#Person1#: It's nice meeting you too, Alice.\n#Person2#: See you around!\n#Person1#: Goodbye, Alice.","summary":"Tom just moved in and he introduces himself to his neighbor Alice, who teaches mathematics at college and has lived here for about six years.","topic":"neighbour"}
{"fname":"train_115","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like for dessert?\n#Person2#: What do you have?\n#Person1#: I have apple pie, ice cream, chocolate cake and fruit cocktail.\n#Person2#: Can I have apple pie with ice cream?\n#Person1#: Of course. I made the apple pie this morning, so it's lovely and fresh.\n#Person2#: I love your home-made apple pie. It's delicious. Can I have another glass of lemonade as well?\n#Person1#: Sure. Can you get it yourself, it's in the refrigerator.\n#Person2#: Ok. Would you like a drink too?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll have an ice tea. You see it next to the lemonade.\n#Person2#: Are you having any dessert?\n#Person1#: I'll have apple pie too, but without ice cream. I have to watch my weight.","summary":"#Person2# wants to have apple pie with ice cream and another glass of lemonade. #Person1# will have ice tea and apple pie without ice cream because #Person2# has to watch #Person2#'s weight.","topic":"dessert"}
{"fname":"train_116","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to cash this check, please.\n#Person1#: Do you have an account with us?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Here's my identification card.\n#Person1#: Do you want large or small bills?\n#Person2#: Actually, I want to buy some traveler's checks.\n#Person1#: What denomination?\n#Person2#: Twenties would be fine.\n#Person1#: Do you want the whole amount in traveler's check?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# cash the check to buy traveler's checks.","topic":"cash the check"}
{"fname":"train_117","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. This is room service, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to reserve some rooms for a tourist party.\n#Person1#: All right. What kind of room would you like?\n#Person2#: You see, we are tourists whose requests are different, so please tell me more about it, will you?\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure. We have single rooms, double rooms, suites and luxury suites, ect. Well, here is an introduction to our hotel.\n#Person2#: That's great. I'd like to book four single rooms, five double rooms and three suites.\n#Person1#: All right, madam. For which dates do you want to book the rooms?\n#Person2#: From tomorrow till January 8th. That's five days in all.\n#Person1#: I see. Now please fill out the form.\n#Person2#: Here you are. Is everything OK?\n#Person1#: Just a minute, madam. You should pay a deposit of 500 yuan beforehand.\n#Person2#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Please keep this receipt.\n#Person2#: Thank you. By the way, is there any preferential rate for the party?\n#Person1#: Yes, there is a 15 percent discount.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. Thank you.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. I hope all of you will have a good time here.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book four single rooms, five double rooms, and three suites for a tourist party from tomorrow till January 8th with a deposit of 500 yuan and gives #Person2# a 15% discount.","topic":"tourist party"}
{"fname":"train_118","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I reserve a hotel room?\n#Person2#: I assure you, that's not a problem. What is your full name, please?\n#Person1#: My name's John Sandals.\n#Person2#: It's a pleasure to assist you. Please tell me when you'll be needing the room, sir.\n#Person1#: If my plans don't change, I'll need a room April 14 till April 17.\n#Person2#: Sir, our room prices are slightly higher than you may have thought. Will that be okay?\n#Person1#: Tell me how much it will be, and I can tell you if it's okay.\n#Person2#: Only $ 308 per night, before taxes, of course.\n#Person1#: $ 308 a night? That's a fair price.\n#Person2#: Now, as for the room, sir, do you prefer smoking or nonsmoking?\n#Person1#: Nonsmoking, please.\n#Person2#: Nonsmoking. Now, sir, does a single queen-size bed meet your approval?\n#Person1#: I have absolutely no problem with that.\n#Person2#: Queen, nonsmoking. Okay, sir, your room is reserved. Now if you'll just give me your phone number.\n#Person1#: Not a problem. The number is 626-555-1739.\n#Person2#: Thank you for making a reservation with us. We look forward to seeing you in April!","summary":"#Person2# helps John Sandals to reserve a nonsmoking room with a queen-size bed from April 14 till April 17.","topic":"reserve a room"}
{"fname":"train_119","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any direct flights to Toronto?\n#Person2#: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest Airlines to Berlin and then have a connecting flight on Canada Airline to Toronto. And it is the most economical flight, just 1, 900 dollars.\n#Person1#: When does the flight depart?\n#Person2#: At 8 am. By the way, it also makes a refueling stop.\n#Person1#: How long is the layover?\n#Person2#: Less than one hour.\n#Person1#: And how long do I have to stay in Berlin for the connecting flight?\n#Person2#: Not so long, just one hour.\n#Person1#: So the time for the total journey is about. . . ?\n#Person2#: About 13 hours.\n#Person1#: Let me count. Ok, it works out for my schedule. Thanks a lot!\n#Person2#: You are welcome!","summary":"#Person1# wants to fly to Toronto. #Person2# suggests #Person1# fly on Northwest Airlines to Berlin and then have a connecting flight on Canada Airline to Toronto.","topic":"flight"}
{"fname":"train_120","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry, I've lost my tags and receipt. What can I do about it?\n#Person2#: I see. What is your baggage? And do you remember the tag's number or color?\n#Person1#: It's a suitcase. Its colour is blue.\n#Person2#: Could you give me a description of your case?\n#Person1#: It's like this, it's square with a leather cover.\n#Person2#: I'll check it for you. I've found it. Is this yours?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is the right one\n#Person2#: Will you show me your key card, please?\n#Person1#: Here it is.\n#Person2#: All right. Now you can take your case away","summary":"#Person1# lost #Person1#'s tags and receipt. #Person2# checks and helps #Person1# find #Person1#'s case.","topic":"find the case"}
{"fname":"train_121","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Phillips? I have a request here from purchasing that needs your approval.\n#Person2#: Let me take a look. This is for a 486 computer with modem. Who's it going to?\n#Person1#: I believe it's going to Ms. Wilson's office.\n#Person2#: Get her on the phone, please. I need to clarify this.","summary":"#Person1# needs Mr. Phillips's approval. Mr. Phillips wants to clarify the request.","topic":"clarify the request"}
{"fname":"train_122","dialogue":"#Person1#: I will have sole then.\n#Person2#: All right, how about the other guests.\n#Person1#: The rest of us will have this today's special, please.\n#Person2#: Ok.\n#Person1#: I am sorry but I ordered sole not the same as the others. Will you change it?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid we have no more sole.\n#Person1#: Then I'll have the pork cutlet instead.\n#Person2#: Certainly, just a moment, sir.","summary":"#Person1# orders sole but is served with the same as the others. #Person2# has no more sole, so #Person1# changes to the pork cutlet.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_123","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any experience working with a computer?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.\n#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?\n#Person2#: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C Programming Languages.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other computer qualifications?\n#Person2#: I have an ACRE certificate, GRADE 2.\n#Person1#: Do you know how to use a PC to process the management information?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to say I'm not familiar with processing management information, but I'm sure I could learn quite quickly. It can't be too difficult, and I've got a quick mind. I can handle any problem you give me.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# who has been a data entry operator for three years. #Person2# knows how to use the software, has computer qualifications, and can learn quite quickly.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_124","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, welcome to Credit Services. How can we help you?\n#Person2#: I'm interested in applying for a credit card with you.\n#Person1#: Are you an existing customer?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've had a Current Account with a debit card with you for years. Now, I'm looking at upgrading to a credit card.\n#Person1#: May I ask why you didn't think of applying for a credit card with us sooner? Most young people jump at the chance.\n#Person2#: When I opened the account with you, I was a student, I graduated a couple of years ago and have a steady salary, so I figured now would be the best time to go ahead.\n#Person1#: That's very sensible of you. We have many fresh graduates applying for credit cards, getting them and then going on a spending spree and being unable to meet the repayments.\n#Person2#: As you can see from the statements for my Current Account, I have never been overdrawn. I'm always very careful about that.","summary":"#Person2# is interested in applying for a credit card with #Person1#. #Person1# suggests #Person2# applies for a credit card sooner, but #Person2# thinks he is qualified.","topic":"credit card"}
{"fname":"train_125","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, City Taxi.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a taxi to the airport for Saturday morning, please.\n#Person1#: Where from?\n#Person2#: I'm at Garden Hotel in Union Street. There will be three of us sharing. How much will it be?\n#Person1#: About 60 dollars.\n#Person2#: 60 dollars? Each of between us?\n#Person1#: Oh, that's all together. What time do you want to leave?\n#Person2#: Seven in the morning.\n#Person1#: Right! We'll pick you up at your hotel at seven then.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to book a taxi to the airport on Saturday morning for 60 dollars.","topic":"book a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_126","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. My name's Carl. Nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. My name is Francisco.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: Francisco, but all my friends and family back in Peru call me Pancho.\n#Person1#: Okay, Pancho. So, tell me about your family?\n#Person2#: Well, I have seven brothers and six sisters.\n#Person1#: Wow. That is a big family. So are you the oldest, Pancho?\n#Person2#: No. I'm the second oldest in my family.\n#Person1#: So, what do your parents do?\n#Person2#: My father is a taxi driver in Lima, Peru. It's a hard job, but he works hard to support the family.\n#Person1#: How about your mother?\n#Person2#: She helps run a small family store with some of my older brothers and sisters.\n#Person1#: What kind of store?\n#Person2#: We mainly sell food, like bread, eggs, soft drinks, rice, sugar, and cookies. Things that people buy every day.","summary":"Francisco and Carl meet each other for the first time. Francisco tells Carl he's the second oldest. His father is a driver and his mother runs a store.","topic":"family"}
{"fname":"train_127","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jane. I'd like to discuss something with you. Do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure. I've just got out of my eleven o'clock class. I don't have another class until this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Good. Listen, I've just received an e-mail from the computer centre. They are looking for students to help with the work of the school website this summer. They need two assistants. They asked me if I knew anyone that might be interested. I thought you might like to consider the job.\n#Person2#: Sounds interesting. I can type, but I don't have a lot of experience.\n#Person1#: Well, I don't think any special experience or knowledge is necessary. And with your interests in computers and the Internet, I think you would be good for the job. Also they're paying good money. What do you think?\n#Person2#: It sounds like a great chance to get some experience. Thanks for thinking of me.","summary":"#Person1# tells Jane the computer center is looking for students to help with the work of the school website and doesn't need special experience or knowledge. Jane is interested.","topic":"computer centre"}
{"fname":"train_128","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, I am starving.\n#Person2#: Me too. Shall we eat out? There is a new French restaurant down the street.\n#Person1#: Oh, forget about it. I went there with a friend last week. The menu was all in French and I just couldn't read it.\n#Person2#: That's what you are paying for.\n#Person1#: Maybe. But I should say everything was expensive and nothing was to my satisfaction.\n#Person2#: Then how about the Italian restaurant on the next block.\n#Person1#: Well. I ate out almost every day last week. Let's just eat in today.\n#Person2#: But I am not in the mood to cook.\n#Person1#: I will cook then. In fact, I am sick and tired of restaurant. I just want a home-cook meal.","summary":"#Person2# suggests they eat out. But #Person1# wants a home-cook meal, because #Person2# ate out almost every day last week, and promises to cook.","topic":"meal"}
{"fname":"train_129","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a complaint to make, Sir. I had waited ten minutes at the table before the waiter showed up, and I finally got served. And I found it was not what I ordered.\n#Person2#: I am terribly sorry, madam. It's a bit unusually busy tonight. As a compensation, your meal will be free.","summary":"#Person1# makes a complaint. #Person2# compensates for her meal.","topic":"compensation"}
{"fname":"train_130","dialogue":"#Person1#: It is exciting just to think about it! It'll be my first trip to Hawaii. But I may have trouble finding my way around there when I'm there.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about that. Just give me a call when you arrive. I'll be glad to show you around.","summary":"#Person1# is worried to have trouble finding the way in Hawaii. #Person2# offers to help.","topic":"go to Hawaii"}
{"fname":"train_131","dialogue":"#Person1#: You've had a very dangerous life, haven't you, Joe?\n#Person2#: Yes. That's right.\n#Person1#: When was your worst accident?\n#Person2#: Last year. It was during the British Grand Prix. I knocked into a wall. The car was completely destroyed and my left leg was broken. Luckily nobody was killed.\n#Person1#: Is that the only time you've been..., er... close to death?\n#Person2#: No, I had a very frightening experience quite recently. I was frightened to death! I thought I was going to be killed at any moment.\n#Person1#: Really? When was that?\n#Person2#: It was on my way to this studio. I had to drive through London during the lunch hour.","summary":"Joe has had a very dangerous life and tells #Person1# about his worst accident and a very frightening experience recently.","topic":"dangerous life"}
{"fname":"train_132","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Turnbull. How are you? \n#Person2#: Fine, thanks. How's your boy, Jack? \n#Person1#: He's a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home till after four. then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish \n#Person2#: Poor boy. They work hard at school nowadays, don't they? Does he like it? \n#Person1#: School, you mean? Yes, he does. He likes his teachers, and that always makes adifference. \n#Person2#: Yes, it does. Does he go to school by bus? \n#Person1#: No, he walks. He likes walking. He meets some of his friends at the corner andthey go together. \n#Person2#: What does he do when it rains? \n#Person1#: My husband takes him in the car. He passes the school on the way to the office. ","summary":"#Person1# tells Mrs. Turnbull about #Person1#'s boy, Jack, who is a bit tired because of school but likes it. Jack usually walks to school but takes the car when it rains.","topic":"son"}
{"fname":"train_133","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Craig! How are you? \n#Person2#: Not so good. I have a terrible cold. \n#Person1#: Really? That's too bad! You should be at home in bed. It's really important to get a lot of rest. \n#Person2#: Yeah, you're right. \n#Person1#: And have you taken anything for it? \n#Person2#: No, I haven't. \n#Person1#: Well, it's helpful to chop up some garlic and cook it in chicken stock. Then drink a cup every half hour. It really works! \n#Person2#: Ugh! ","summary":"Craig has a terrible cold. #Person1# suggests he get rest and take some garlic in chicken stock.","topic":"have a cold"}
{"fname":"train_134","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lilly, it's so nice to see you again. \n#Person2#: Hum, me too. This winter holiday was especially long. What have you done? \n#Person1#: Nothing special. I had a get-together with some schoolmates at the high school, visited the Internet and read a couple of books which I had been longing for. How about yours? \n#Person2#: You know, I like traveling. I made good use of this long vacation and enjoyed myself. ","summary":"#Person1# and Lilly talk about how they spend their winter holidays.","topic":"winter holiday"}
{"fname":"train_135","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can you keep in touch with your aunt in America? \n#Person2#: Oh, I make a phone call once a month. \n#Person1#: It's very expensive, right? \n#Person2#: Yeah. \n#Person1#: Why not send E-mail through the Internet ? \n#Person2#: Is it convenient and cheap? \n#Person1#: Sure. You can send E-mail to each other every day through the internet. In addition, you can make a phone call through the internet , too. \n#Person2#: Really? I'm so glad to hear that. But I don't konw how to get access to the Internet. Could you show me? \n#Person1#: No problem. I'll tell you. \n#Person2#: I'll appreciate it very much. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can keep in touch with #Person2#'s aunt in America through the internet and willing to show #Person2# how.","topic":"internet"}
{"fname":"train_136","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is that true? \n#Person2#: I guess so. Now Anna's got four kids and another on the way. \n#Person1#: Wow. She looks good for having had that many kids. She's pregnant and wearing Prada! \n#Person2#: That's Anna for you. She keeps up the image of the stylish Italian woman. Here she comes. \n#Person1#: She's glowing. It must be the pregnancy. \n#Person2#: Yeah, or the expensive Italian facial treatments. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Anna who is pregnant but still fashionable.","topic":"fashion"}
{"fname":"train_137","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, the pool's open now! \n#Person2#: As of today it is. Memorial Day marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. \n#Person1#: So it's time for the kids to get outdoors. . . \n#Person2#: . . . and for us to get tans in our new bikinis. \n#Person1#: Not this Taiwanese girl. We don't like to get suntans. \n#Person2#: That's smart these days with all the news on skin cancer. Hey, there's everybody! We made it! ","summary":"#Person2# wants to get tans at the beginning of the summer but #Person1# doesn't.","topic":"summer"}
{"fname":"train_138","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Nancy. How are you doing? \n#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee? \n#Person1#: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up. \n#Person2#: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads? \n#Person1#: You mean used car? \n#Person2#: No, Ah. . . single sellers. \n#Person1#: Well, yeah, but I'd be getting somebody else's problem. \n#Person2#: Uh huh. How about a used car? They've got good ones now. \n#Person1#: It's the same kind of deal though, you know, you never know what you're going to get. \n#Person2#: Oh, hey, how about a new car? They've got easy loans now. You'd feel so good driving a new car. \n#Person1#: Let's look at them all. Have you got a paper there? ","summary":"Tom has to get another car. Nancy suggests single sellers and used cars but Tom prefers a new car.","topic":"get a car"}
{"fname":"train_139","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who was that guy you were talking to at the bar? It looked like he was hitting on you. \n#Person2#: Yeah, we struck up a conversation, and eventually he asked me out. I gave him my number, but I'm not sure if I'll actually go out with him. \n#Person1#: Oh? How come? \n#Person2#: He's nice, but I just don't feel like we have much chemistry, so I don't want to lead him on.\n#Person1#: Well, don't be too quick to judge. My last boyfriend and I didn't hit it off right away, I only started to fall for him after we went out a few times and I got to know him better. We were together for 3 years.\n#Person2#: So why'd you split up? If you don't mind my asking. \n#Person1#: Not at all. We just started to drift apart, different interests, different plans for the future. The breakup was mutual.\n#Person2#: Ah, that's great. My last relationship was a nightmare, I hooked up with a guy at a New Year's party and we were together for six months, but we were constantly fighting and making up. I don't know how I put up with him for so long.\n#Person1#: How'd it end? \n#Person2#: He cheated on me, I caught him making out with his ex. He begged me for another chance, but I know he was just trying to jerk me around, so I said no.\n#Person1#: Ugh! Good for you. \n#Person2#: Thanks. So how about you, are you going out with anyone at the moment?\n#Person1#: Oh, I've gone on a few dates here and there, but nothing serious. To be honest, I'm not really interested in settling down just yet, I'm enjoying the single life too much.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't feel like she has chemistry with a guy. #Person1# advises her not to be too quick to judge because #Person1#'s last boyfriend and #Person1# didn't hit it off at first but then they fell in love. Then #Person2# says her last relationship is a nightmare, her last boyfriend cheated on her.","topic":"relationship"}
{"fname":"train_140","dialogue":"#Person1#: Um, which of them is the better typist? \n#Person2#: Well, Mary types faster than Jones. But I think Jones types more carefully. \n#Person1#: Is there any difference in their short hand? \n#Person2#: Jones can certainly take down letter more quickly, but Mary's short hand is the best in her class. \n#Person1#: How about languages? \n#Person2#: Both of them speak excellent French. But I think Mary speaks German more fluently than Jones does. \n#Person1#: Um. That doesn't really matter. Because we have more French visitors than German. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to compare Mary and Jones in terms of typing, shorthand, and language mastery.","topic":"comparison"}
{"fname":"train_141","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's a terrible day, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. This is why our flight was delayed for 2 hours. My parents should be worried about me. They are waiting for me at London airport.\n#Person1#: Where did you come from?\n#Person2#: Beijing. I was there for a 2 weeks' conference on space technology.\n#Person1#: How interesting! I was there for tour. You see, I usually have a tour twice or 3 times a year.\n#Person2#: Really? Which places did you visit in China?\n#Person1#: Apart from Beijing, we went to Nanjing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou.\n#Person2#: Did you enjoy it?\n#Person1#: Very much. It was one of the most exciting tours I've ever made. Was this your first trip to China?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I go almost every year. Unfortunately, it's always on space related business. I haven't had time to visit tour sites.\n#Person1#: Oh, what a pity.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2#'s flight was delayed. #Person2# was in Beijing for a conference on space technology. #Person1# has been to many places in China for a tour.","topic":"delayed flight"}
{"fname":"train_142","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, mister Snow. What can you remember about the attack?\n#Person2#: Well, I was working late yesterday evening.\n#Person1#: What time did you leave your office?\n#Person2#: About 9:44.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I looked at my watch.\n#Person1#: What did you do then?\n#Person2#: Well, I locked the door, and I was walking to my car when somebody hit me on the head.\n#Person1#: Did you see the attacker?\n#Person2#: No, he was wearing a stocking over his head?\n#Person1#: Tell me mister snow. How did you break your leg?\n#Person2#: Well, when the doctors were pudding me into the car. They dropped me.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mr. Snow about the attack. Mr. Snow left his office at about 9:44 and got hit when walking to his car but didn't see the attacker.","topic":"attack"}
{"fname":"train_143","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the cross bakery building?\n#Person2#: The cross bakery building? Sure, you're actually walking in the opposite direction.\n#Person1#: Oh, you're kidding. I thought I was heading east.\n#Person2#: No, east is the other direction. To get to the bakery, you need to turn around and go 3 blocks to broadway, when you get to broadway, you need to take a left, go straight down that street for 2 blocks, and then you'll see the building on your left. It's just between the post office and a supermarket.\n#Person1#: Ok, let me see if I've got that, first turn around, 3 blocks to broadway, and then a left turn and 2 blocks to the building, is that right?\n#Person2#: Yeah, you've got it.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the cross bakery building.","topic":"ask directions"}
{"fname":"train_144","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wish we had hired a professional person to film it. Instead of asking your friend Lenny to do it.\n#Person2#: This video isn't so bad. The quality isn't the best, but he does a pretty good job.\n#Person1#: It's not bad if you like your unclear video. There are no changes between scenes and the lighting is terrible. At best, it looks like a rough video that has not been completely edited.\n#Person2#: It is a little rough, I admit.\n#Person1#: There are problems with the audio, too. Some sections are no sound when the audio is cut. And when there is the audio, the volume isn't the same.\n#Person2#: That's true. I guess, he'll do better next time.","summary":"#Person1# wishes they had hired a professional person to film it and feels disappointed with Lenny's work. #Person2# tries to defend Lenny.","topic":"film"}
{"fname":"train_145","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm pretty busy these days. I was given a new research project by the professor. He asked me to find research information about countries in Asia.\n#Person2#: Isn't it interesting?\n#Person1#: Yes, and there's much information I can get. But I was told to finish it in 3 days.\n#Person2#: What kind of information do you have to get?\n#Person1#: Mainly cultural customs, holidays and something like that.\n#Person2#: I'm pretty good at that kind of thing.\n#Person1#: Really? Then tell me how many languages are spoken in India.\n#Person2#: Uh...I think English and maybe a lot?\n#Person1#: And when was the Great Wall of China built?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I have no idea. Oh, I guess I can help you look it up on the Internet.","summary":"#Person1# is busy working on a new research project. #Person2# thinks #Person2# is good at it but can't answer #Person1#'s questions, so #Person2# turns to help #Person1# look it up on the Internet.","topic":"research project"}
{"fname":"train_146","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I want to send the computer to my sister in Shanghai by logistics transport.\n#Person2#: OK. Is it in the box? May I see it?\n#Person1#: Yes. This is the computer and this is the keyboard and the monitor.\n#Person2#: Is there anything else?\n#Person1#: There are a mouse and a camera.\n#Person2#: Is that all?\n#Person1#: Yes. How much is it to send these things to Shanghai by regular delivery?\n#Person2#: It depends on the weight of these things. Generally speaking, we will charge you ten yuan for one kilogram.\n#Person1#: I see. Can you weigh them for me, please?\n#Person2#: Please go over there to weigh them.\n#Person1#: OK. See you later.","summary":"#Person1# sends some computer equipments to Shanghai with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"send items"}
{"fname":"train_147","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong with you?\n#Person2#: I have a sore throat and headache.\n#Person1#: Do you feel tired?\n#Person2#: Yes, my whole body feels weak. And I really feel terrible.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have to examine you.\n#Person2#: Ok, go ahead.\n#Person1#: Open your mouth and show me your tongue. Say ah... You have a bad cold. So you must stay in bed for a week.","summary":"#Person2# feels uncomfortable. #Person1# examines #Person2# and gives suggestions.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_148","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dave, there's something I want to talk to you about.\n#Person2#: Zina, why are you whispering?\n#Person1#: I've been talking to WebTracker. I'm thinking of jumping ship.\n#Person2#: What? Are you serious? You'd defect to our archrival! ?\n#Person1#: Keep your voice down. We'll talk more later. Right now I need to see Vince.\n#Person2#: We definitely have to talk, Zina. And watch your back. Elvin is still mad about his nose.\n#Person1#: OK, but don't tell anyone what I said.","summary":"Zina tells Dave her idea of job-hopping to the rival company and Dave is stunned.","topic":"job-hopping"}
{"fname":"train_149","dialogue":"#Person1#: Take a seat inside and see what you think. So you will take the Porsche then, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, and I want to buy the insurance too. I think it's necessary.\n#Person1#: You're smart to buy it. At 45 dollars for three days, it is a good deal.\n#Person2#: Can I return the car in San Francisco?\n#Person1#: San Francisco? No, sir. We only have this office here. You will have to return it here.\n#Person2#: Really? I heard in America you can return rental cars in different cities.\n#Person1#: No, sir. That's only with the very big companies. I'm sorry, but this car must be returned to this lot.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess I will have to drive back down then. Hmm. I didn't think of that.\n#Person1#: Do you still want the car, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes. It will be fun. Driving back down the coast. My girlfriend will like it.\n#Person1#: It's a beautiful drive.\n#Person2#: Where are the keys?\n#Person1#: Just a moment, sir. We have to finish filling out the forms.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent a Porsche with the insurance. #Person2# requests to return the car in San Francisco but gets refused. #Person2# still rents the car with #Person1#'s assistance","topic":"rent a car"}
{"fname":"train_150","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! What a beautiful scenic spot! It's so open. And just breathe that fresh air, you can almost taste its freshness.\n#Person2#: You can have a bird view of Guiling City from the top of the mountain.\n#Person1#: Wonderful! I'll often come here for mountain climbing.\n#Person2#: You should. Many Guiliners, especially the old and the young, will climb mountains here in the morning.\n#Person1#: No wonder people say\n#Person2#: Quick! Pass me your binoculars. Look at that bird... I've never seen one of those before. It's indigenous to Guiling, and an endangered species too. This is lucky!\n#Person1#: I didn't know you liked bird-watching.\n#Person2#: I don't really. I just like wildlife, and you don't get to see too much of it in the city. This place is full of it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying a bird view of the Guiling City from the top of the mountains and are watching birds.","topic":"enjoy sceneries"}
{"fname":"train_151","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, how did you enjoy your seaside trip?\n#Person2#: It was funny.\n#Person1#: Tell me about it, will you?\n#Person2#: Well, we drove through the valley on our way there in the morning. It was a magnificent sight.\n#Person1#: Did you stop at the big waterfall for pictures?\n#Person2#: Sure, we wouldn't miss it for anything. After that, we took a short cut to the park. There was very little traffic, so we got there in less than an hour.\n#Person1#: You were lucky then. What did you do after that?\n#Person2#: We went for a swim in the sea. That was the best part of the day. Just look at my nice tan.\n#Person1#: So you must have had a busy and enjoyable day yesterday.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. And I was so tired that I fell asleep on the way back. My arms are still stiff from the swim yesterday.","summary":"#Person2# shares the details of the seaside trip with #Person1#.","topic":"seaside trip"}
{"fname":"train_152","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, I'Ve asked you not to smoke in here! I don't want to see you smoking in my office again.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Fairbanks. I won't let it happen again.\n#Person1#: That's what you said the last time! If you want to smoke, you'll have to use your break time and go outside!\n#Person2#: I understand, Ms. Fairbanks.","summary":"Ms. Fairbanks criticizes John for smoking in the office during working time.","topic":"smoking"}
{"fname":"train_153","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waitress, can I have the bill, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. How would you like to pay the bill, sir?\n#Person1#: Do you accept credit cards?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. But we only accept American Express, Master card and Visa. What kind do you have?\n#Person1#: Master card. Here you go.\n#Person2#: Wait a moment, please.","summary":"#Person1# wants to pay the bill and is served by #Person2#.","topic":"pay the bill"}
{"fname":"train_154","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, so let's go over everything one more time. I really want you to get this job!\n#Person2#: I know! It's an amazing growth opportunity! They're true industry leaders, and it would be so interesting to be part of an organization that is the undisputed leader in business process platform development.\n#Person1#: So, let's see, you did your research on the company, right?\n#Person2#: Well, I visited their website and read up on what they do. They're an IT service company that offers comprehensive business solutions for large corporations. They provide services such as ARM development, and they also offer customdesigned applications.\n#Person1#: So what would your role in the company?\n#Person2#: Well, the position is for an account manager. That basically means that I would be the link between our and our development team.\n#Person1#: Sounds good, and so, why do you want to work with them?\n#Person2#: Well, as I said they're the industry leaders, they have a really great growth strategy, amazing development opportunities for employees, and it seems like they have strong corporate governance. They're all about helping companies grow and unleashing potential. I guess their core values and mission really resonated with me. Oh, and they offer six weeks'vacation, stock options and bonuses. . . I'm totally going to cash in on that.\n#Person1#: You idiot! Don't say that! Do you want this job, or not?","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# prepare for the job interview. #Person1# acts as the interviewer and asks #Person2# some questions.","topic":"job interview preparation"}
{"fname":"train_155","dialogue":"#Person1#: And so, I just wanted to check in with you and find out where we are with this project. As you know, you'Ve missed a fairly significant deadline last week, and this will negativity impact the team's ability to move forward with the next stages of this project.\n#Person2#: I know, I'm really sorry that I missed the deadline. But really, it wasn't my fault. You see, we had all of these unexpected technical problems at the last minute, and that I couldn't get into the database and extract the kind of information that I needed for the data analysis. You know, if the tech guys would have done their job and kept the ARM stable, then I wouldn't have missed my deadline.\n#Person1#: Oh, come on! An excuse like that is tantamount to lying. You're essentially blaming the tech team for your time management issues, rather than accepting responsibility for the fact that you were procrastinating for the past two weeks.\n#Person2#: No, I'm not trying to pass the buck here ; I know that it was me who is ultimately responsible for getting this done. But the thing is, I could have finished on time if the system hadn't gone down. And you know, with everything I'Ve got going on now, I can't afford to waste time dealing with technical problems. I'Ve got a lot on my plate and there are only twenty-four hours in a day. . .\n#Person1#: I'm not going to accept this excuse. You're using these small technical glitches as a crutch and trying to rationalize the fact that you'Ve missed your deadline. Look, we have standards and I expect you to live up to those standards. No more phoney cases. If you're in over your head, you tell me. No more missed deadlines. Now, I want that data on my desk by nine am!","summary":"#Person1# blames #Person1# for procrastination for the past two weeks. #Person2# takes technical problems as an excuse for missing the deadline.","topic":"procrastination"}
{"fname":"train_156","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, the lab said that you would be getting my test results in today.\n#Person2#: I like you to come in and discuss some further tests that I would like to run.\n#Person1#: I think that this is a bad sign.\n#Person2#: For now, I would like to run a few more tests to look into some of the problems that you mentioned.\n#Person1#: Why wouldn't you tell me over the phone?\n#Person2#: If there is any question about test results, we always do a recheck.\n#Person1#: I need to come in right away.\n#Person2#: I would be happy to see you this afternoon. If you are feeling upset, please bring a friend or relative along.\n#Person1#: You are scaring me!\n#Person2#: Come on in this afternoon and we will talk. It will be fine!","summary":"#Person2# merely wants to discuss some further tests with #Person2#, but #Person1# treats it as bad news.","topic":"the test results"}
{"fname":"train_157","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ouch! The water's too hot!\n#Person2#: Get in slowly, sweetie. You'll get used to it. I'm gonna go and make you some chicken soup.\n#Person1#: I'm not hungry, Mom.\n#Person2#: I know you don't have an appetite, but you need to eat something. You'll get too weak if you don't eat.\n#Person1#: Oh. . . I'm sweating already. It's so hot. I can feel it boiling! Can I get out yet?\n#Person2#: That's a good sign. But just soak a little longer, OK?","summary":"#Person1#'s not feeling well, so her mother makes her take a hot bath and will make chicken soup to replenish her.","topic":"treatment"}
{"fname":"train_158","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does Mr. Schmidt know he's going to become a father?\n#Person2#: No, and I have no way of getting ahold of him! There's no phone where he's at!\n#Person1#: Well, he has a surprise waiting for him when he gets back, doesn't he!\n#Person2#: My older sister Judy will be here soon to help. She already has a boy and a girl of her own. . .\n#Person1#: I just saw a red van pulling into the driveway. Is that her?","summary":"#Person2#'s husband isn't there when #Person2#'s going to give birth. #Person2# tells #Person1# she's asked her older sister to help.","topic":"childbirth"}
{"fname":"train_159","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me.\n#Person2#: Yes, Miss, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I ordered my dish about a half an hour ago, but it hasn't arrived yet.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry for that, I'm going to check with the chef right now. Miss, I just checked with the kitchen, and they said your order will be coming right up next. Oh, here comes.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Miss, I'm very sorry for the delay, please enjoy this. Free a glass of wine for inconvenience. Again I'm terribly sorry to make you wait so long.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter.","summary":"#Person1#'s dish hasn't arrived, so #Person2# checks the order and offers a free glass of wine for the inconvenience.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_160","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on in. I am so glad you are here. We have been expecting you.\n#Person2#: Am I late for the party? Looks everyone is already here. Hope I didn't miss something interesting.\n#Person1#: No, you are just on time. We haven't really started yet.\n#Person2#: Great, here are some flowers for you. I hope you like them. I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment.\n#Person1#: Thank you, they're beautiful. You can hang your coat over there. Try this new couch, it is so comfortable. You will love it. Want something to drink, tea, coffee, juice or Cola?\n#Person2#: Don't bother. I will help myself.\n#Person1#: Make yourself at home.\n#Person2#: It is such a nice place.\n#Person1#: Well, I don't mean to boast but all the designs are done by myself and some colleagues are already trying to copy some of them for their new apartments. Look, they are making photos now of my designed kitchen.","summary":"#Person2# comes to #Person1#'s housewarming party and is warmly received by #Person1#.","topic":"a housewarming party"}
{"fname":"train_161","dialogue":"#Person1#: You say he was around average height.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten.\n#Person1#: Weight?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. Medium I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.\n#Person1#: Any marks on his face?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so.\n#Person1#: Glasses?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: What about his hair?\n#Person2#: Black or dark brown.\n#Person1#: Long or short? Straight? Curly?\n#Person2#: Straight, I think, and about average length\n#Person1#: Boy, this sure doesn't help us much. It could be anybody. How about his cloth? What was he wearing?","summary":"#Person1# is describing the appearance of a certain man to #Person2#.","topic":"appearance description"}
{"fname":"train_162","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Frank, there is that Janet Check.\n#Person2#: Wow, what a great burd!\n#Person1#: She sure knows how to strut her stuff.\n#Person2#: She's a real turn-on our rights.\n#Person1#: And look out she's dressed.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I noticed. She must be really loaded.\n#Person1#: No way. Her old man is rich. He buys her anything she wants.\n#Person2#: Lucky her. Anyway, I think that is just as beautiful.\n#Person1#: I think you've lost it.\n#Person2#: Well, that's my opinion.\n#Person1#: I admit that she is much prettier than Kate.\n#Person2#: Oh, there is no comparison. Now we are talking but ugly.\n#Person1#: At least we agree on that. Let's go and get a drink.","summary":"#Person1# and Frank are talking about the fortune and beauty of Janet.","topic":"talk about Janet"}
{"fname":"train_163","dialogue":"#Person1#: This place is so quiet and peaceful. It's really different from my pad at city.\n#Person2#: Sure, do you think you could live out here? You know, back to nature at all?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I don't mind coming out here for a while, but that will get old pretty soon.\n#Person2#: That's what I was thinking. I mean can you imagine Friday night instead of going out with your friends you'd have to stay in your tree house and talk to birds and squirrels.\n#Person1#: I think I'd go lonely if I do like that.\n#Person2#: And where would you get a cup of cappuccino?\n#Person1#: Now that would be hard to live without. We city folks are pretty spoiled.\n#Person2#: Maybe. But I ' d rather be spoiled than turn into a crazy guy with a long period to talk to the birds.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# admit the tranquility of living in nature but they both prefer living in the city.","topic":"live in nature"}
{"fname":"train_164","dialogue":"#Person1#: How old are you, Su?\n#Person2#: I am seven.\n#Person1#: I see, you have seven candles on the cake.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am seven. I am a big girl now.\n#Person1#: We will have a party here, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, come on, and we will have fun.","summary":"Su tells #Person1# she turns seven and will have a birthday party.","topic":"birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_165","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Miss.\n#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?\n#Person1#: I'm a graduate student here in mathematics. I've just come from China and I've never used a western library before. I'll be here for five years, so I'd like to learn to use the library as efficiently as possible. I wonder if someone might have time to show me around.\n#Person2#: I'd be very glad to show you around, but I'm very busy right now. Could you come back about 3 thirty?\n#Person1#: Sure. 3 thirty this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Good. See you later.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Good-bye.","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to show #Person1# around the library because #Person1# is new here. #Person2# is not available now and they'll meet in the afternoon.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_166","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ten sheets of rice paper, 25 brushes, two boxes of oil color and two boxes of water color. All these come up to $ 35. 50, sir.\n#Person2#: Ok, here is $ 50. Oh, can you make out an invoice for me?\n#Person1#: Sure, just a minute. Are you an artist, sir?\n#Person2#: No, I am a teacher. I teach art.\n#Person1#: That must be a very interesting job.\n#Person2#: It is. You must be new here. I do my shopping here regularly, once a week.\n#Person1#: Do you? Nice to meet you! And here is the invoice and your change.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you, too.","summary":"#Person2# buys some drawing tools and asks for an invoice with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_167","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's the building work going?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid we've had a slight delay.\n#Person1#: What's the problem? We really can't have any delays at this stage. We're working to a really tight schedule and we're already over budget.\n#Person2#: The cement arrived late but don't worry, I'm confident we can still meet the deadline. The crew is on stand-by and as soon as the concrete has set we can get started again.\n#Person1#: OK. Keep me informed. Jt must be ready on time.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the building work has been delayed because the cement arrived late.","topic":"the building work"}
{"fname":"train_168","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon madam. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hi. I want to check out. My room is 1005.\n#Person1#: OK. Please hold on a minute. So you checked in on Monday and stayed 3 nights in single room 1005. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes. Can I have a look at my bill?\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are. If there are no questions, could we have your signature in the blank below?\n#Person2#: OK. I would like to have my receipt report, please.\n#Person1#: Here it is. We are pleased to serve you here and we look forward to seeing you again. Wish you have a good day.","summary":"#Person2# checks out in the hotel with the assistance of #Person1#.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_169","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Green. This is Lin Tong. How are you?\n#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Lin. I am leaving tomorrow and I am just packing.\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry to interrupt you. But I am calling to say goodbye to you. I am awfully sorry to tell you that I am afraid I could not see you off at the airport tomorrow, because I will have to attend a very important meeting.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter, Mr. Lin. I can understand. I know you are always very busy. Work must come first.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. You have been here for almost three weeks. How time flies!\n#Person2#: Yes. And I would like to convey my thanks to you for your help during my stay here in Nanjing.\n#Person1#: It is our pleasure. It has been a great pleasure to work with you.\n#Person2#: Me too. I am looking forward to cooperating with you again.\n#Person1#: Really? Great! We will. Well, what's your flight number? When are you leaving tomorrow?\n#Person2#: It's Flight No. 104, Northey Airlines, which leaves at ten O'dock tomorrow evening.\n#Person1#: OK, I will send someone to see you off.\n#Person2#: That is so thoughtful of you.\n#Person1#: My pleasure. Take care and have a nice trip.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. My wife and I will be welcoming and looking forward to your visit.\n#Person1#: Let's call it a deal. Hope to see you again soon. Keep in touch then. Byebye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye. Thanks again.","summary":"Mr. Lin calls to tell Mr.Green he won't be to see off Mr.Green himself tomorrow at the airport. They express their gratitude and appreciation and say goodbye to each other on the phone.","topic":"farewell phone call"}
{"fname":"train_170","dialogue":"#Person1#: Albert? Could you co-sign this approval sheet? Accounting's getting really picky.\n#Person2#: I know. They'Ve already sent back two approvals I sent them. Where do I sign?\n#Person1#: Right here. It's for that new fax machine we're getting.\n#Person2#: Oh, right. I remember. There you are. Hope you don't have as many problems as I had!","summary":"#Person1# requests Albert to help co-sign an approval sheet.","topic":"sign approval sheets"}
{"fname":"train_171","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where can I find information on this subject?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. Let's look up the catalogue.\n#Person1#: Will you give some advice on this experiment?\n#Person2#: I advise that step be taken in power supply first.\n#Person1#: What's his suggestion for this work?\n#Person2#: His suggestion is that the work be started at once.\n#Person1#: The way I see it is that they'd join us.\n#Person2#: I think so too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss an experiment. #Person1# asks #Person2# for suggestions.","topic":"experiment discussion"}
{"fname":"train_172","dialogue":"#Person1#: Linda, this is Todd calling.\n#Person2#: Todd, I am so happy you called!\n#Person1#: Linda, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed our time together last Friday night.\n#Person2#: Boy, Todd, that was one great movie you picked out! Thanks for asking me to go with you!\n#Person1#: I had a great time too and was thinking that maybe you might want to join me for a hike to the waterfalls on Saturday.\n#Person2#: A hike would be great! Let me pack us a nice picnic lunch, OK?\n#Person1#: Linda, that would be a perfect addition.\n#Person2#: I'll take care of the lunch then, and you can take care of the other plans. What time would you like to pick me up?\n#Person1#: I was hoping to leave by 9 o'clock so that it won 't be too hot for the hike.\n#Person2#: Nine is a great time to get started. I'll see you on Saturday!","summary":"Todd calls Linda to express the joy being with her last time and wants to invite her on a hiking trip on Saturday.","topic":"hiking invitation"}
{"fname":"train_173","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your policy on returns?\n#Person2#: If you bring them back with your receipt within seven days, you'll get a full refund. Also, if you need alterations to the pants, just bring them in and we'll do them for free.\n#Person1#: Sounds good.\n#Person2#: That'll be $ 70, please. Will you be paying by cash or charge?\n#Person1#: Charge. Here's my card.\n#Person2#: Okay, sir, here you are. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# inquires #Person2# about the policy on returns and then purchases the pants.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_174","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's for dinner tonight?\n#Person2#: It's whatever you're planning on cooking.\n#Person1#: You're not going to cook?\n#Person2#: No, I always cook.\n#Person1#: Yeah, and I love your cooking.\n#Person2#: Don't give me that. If you're hungry, then cook dinner.\n#Person1#: You're being serious?\n#Person2#: Look, I'm really tired tonight. I don't feel like cooking dinner.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'll make dinner tonight.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'm going to bed.\n#Person1#: Do you want me to wake you up when dinner is ready?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.","summary":"#Person2# is exhausted and doesn't feel like cooking. #Person1# will make dinner instead.","topic":"make dinner"}
{"fname":"train_175","dialogue":"#Person1#: do you have any plans for tomorrow night?\n#Person2#: not really. I wasn thinking of maybe going to a movie. Do you want to go with me?\n#Person1#: sure. What movies were you thinking about going to?\n#Person2#: have you heard of Hot Fuzz?\n#Person1#: yes. Isn't the director of that movie the same guy who directed Shaun of the Dead?\n#Person2#: that's the one. It's an actioncomedy. What do you think?\n#Person1#: to be honest, I didn't really like Shaun of the Dead. Besides, I like movies with a happy ending best.\n#Person2#: what do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: I was thinking of seeing You, Me and Dupree. It's a typical Hollywood blockbuster.\n#Person2#: isn't that the chick flick with Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson?\n#Person1#: yeah, I suppose you wouldn't want to see that, huh?\n#Person2#: not really. Do you like biographical \/ drama films?\n#Person1#: It depends on who the film is about. Which movie did you have in mind?\n#Person2#: Anne Hathaway is in a new movie called Becoming Jane which is based on a true story about Jane Austen.\n#Person1#: that sounds fantastic! What time is it playing?\n#Person2#: it's on at 8: 00 pm at the Phoenix Theatres. I have a membership there, so I can book the tickets ahead of time.\n#Person1#: great. Shall I meet you there around 7:45 tomorrow night?\n#Person2#: sounds good. I'll see you then!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# plan to watch a movie tomorrow. #Person2# wants to watch Hot Fuzz while #Person1# prefers a film with a happy ending. They finally decide on Becoming Jane.","topic":"watch a movie"}
{"fname":"train_176","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. 138-2369.\n#Person2#: Hello. Is Anna there?\n#Person1#: No. I'm sorry Anna is out.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, could you please leave Anna a message for me?\n#Person1#: Sure. What is it?\n#Person2#: You know, Anna is coming for tea at my home. Would you ask her to see if she has my French dictionary? If she does, tell her to bring it with her.\n#Person1#: All right. And where are you calling from?\n#Person2#: 136, Rose Street. I'm Anna's friend Jenny.","summary":"Jenny phones for Anna. #Person1# answers the phone and tells Jenny Anna isn't available.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_177","dialogue":"#Person1#: What changes do you think will take place in the next 50 years?\n#Person2#: I imagine that the greatest change will be the difference between humans and machines.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: I mean it will be harder to tell the difference between the human and the machine.\n#Person1#: Can you describe it more clearly?\n#Person2#: As science develops, it will be possible for all parts of one's body to be replaced. A computer will work like the human brain. The computer can recognize one's feelings, and act in a feeling way.\n#Person1#: You mean man-made human beings will be produced? Come on! That's out of the question!\n#Person2#: Don't get excited, please. That's only my personal imagination!\n#Person1#: Go on, please. I won't take it seriously.\n#Person2#: We will then be able to create a machine that is a copy of ourselves. We'll appear to be alive long after we are dead.\n#Person1#: What a ridiculous idea!\n#Person2#: It's possible that a way will be found to put our spirit into a new body. Then, we can choose to live as long as we want.\n#Person1#: In that case, the world would be a hopeless mess!","summary":"#Person2# imagines the greatest change in the future will be the difference between humans and machines. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s ideas are ridiculous.","topic":"future imagination"}
{"fname":"train_178","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Yang Mei. I hear you're going to the United States.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm going with my grandma. We're going to see my parents in New Jersey.\n#Person1#: When are you leaving, then?\n#Person2#: This Friday evening. Our plane leaves at seven fifteen.\n#Person1#: How long will you be there?\n#Person2#: Six months.\n#Person1#: Six months! Do you go and see my grandparents in New York?\n#Person2#: Of course, I will. I want to see as many places as I can. How can I travel?\n#Person1#: Most people travel by car. The roads are very good.\n#Person2#: But I don't have a car and I can't drive. Is there any other way to travel?\n#Person1#: You can travel by bus. It's very cheap.\n#Person2#: Can't I travel by train?\n#Person1#: Yes, you can. The train is expensive in the States, but it's fast.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Well, must be off now. See you when I get back.\n#Person1#: Good luck and have a good trip!","summary":"Yang Mei is going to the United States to see her parents and #Person1#'s grandparents. #Person1# offers suggestions about ways to travel.","topic":"leave for US"}
{"fname":"train_179","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to have a pair of shoes.\n#Person1#: What size would you like, please?\n#Person2#: Size eleven.\n#Person1#: OK. What about this pair?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I don't like white. Have you got any other colors?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. We have also got blue, brown and black.\n#Person2#: Can I have a look at the black ones? Black is my favourite colour.\n#Person1#: Sure. Here you are.\n#Person2#: They look nice. What's the price?\n#Person1#: Fifty dollars.\n#Person2#: May I try them on?\n#Person1#: Yes, please.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll take this pair. Here's the money.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# buys a pair of black shoes with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_180","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, wake up! It's almost seven o'clock.\n#Person2#: Oh, morning, Mom. Did the alarm clock ring?\n#Person1#: Yes, it did.\n#Person2#: But I didn't hear it at all.\n#Person1#: What time did you set it for last night?\n#Person2#: Six o'clock.\n#Person1#: Hurry up, or you'll be late for school. Are you feeling ill?\n#Person2#: No. I'm only sleepy because I stayed awake the whole night.\n#Person1#: Breakfast is ready. Get dressed and get out of bed. Don't forget to wash you face and brush your teeth before you eat breakfast.\n#Person2#: OK, I'm coming.","summary":"Mom wakes Tom up and hurries him to breakfast, or he will be late for school.","topic":"get out of bed"}
{"fname":"train_181","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Lucy. This is Mac. How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. A bit too busy, though, you know, I'm trying to put everything in order in mynew apartment.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. Well, I was wondering if you'd like to go to a concert tomorrow evening. I think it'll begood. And if I remember correctly, you did say you like pop music.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. I do. It's nice of you to ask me, Mac. But I don't think I can. Margaret has already asked me to see a friend and then we'll go tothe cinema together. In fact, she's getting the tickets this evening.\n#Person1#: Oh, well. Never mind. What about next weekend? This concert is still on then, I think, if you're free next Saturday.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'd like to very much, but what time exactly?\n#Person1#: Well, it starts at 7:00 P.m., I think.\n#Person2#: Oh, good, that'll be fine. The basketball match will be over by 5:30, I'm sure.\n#Person1#: Good, I'll call you again when I get the tickets.\n#Person2#: Sure. Bye for now.","summary":"Mac calls Lucy to ask her out for the concert tomorrow but Lucy has an appointment already. So Mac changes the time till next week and Lucy gladly agrees.","topic":"concert invitation"}
{"fname":"train_182","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to find out about flights to New York.\n#Person2#: Well, let's see. One just left about five minutes ago; and there's another one at ten.\n#Person1#: What time is it, please?\n#Person2#: It's five to eight.\n#Person1#: So the plane leaves in about two hours.\n#Person2#: That's right. Have you bought your ticket?\n#Person1#: No, I haven't, Can I buy one here?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't. You'd better go to the hooking office.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the information about the flights to New York and suggests buying the ticket at the hooking office.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_183","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Susan. How are you? I've been wondering when I'd run into you. What are you busy with?\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you here, Tim. I'm buying some Christmas gifts for those who work with me, but it's really a headache.\n#Person1#: Maybe I could give you some advice. Firstly, you'd better divide them into different groups-who were the people that are your friends as well as your workmates and who are the people you do not know well but you see pretty much daily.\n#Person2#: OK, then what should I do?\n#Person1#: For the friends, you want to get them personal gift. Do they like chocolate?\n#Person2#: This is what I always give, but I know Mary is on a diet.\n#Person1#: Does she like fruit or coffee? Anyway, think of the gift that you know your friend likes.\n#Person2#: Well, I think fruit is helpful to keep fit. What about the rest of them?\n#Person1#: Leave cards in their mailboxes or on their desks.\n#Person2#: Christmas cards?\n#Person1#: Yes, you can afford that. More importantly, it's true of them that you're thinking of them.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your suggestion, Tim. You really have saved me and my money as well.","summary":"Susan gives Tim some useful advice on the Christmas gifts for his colleagues.","topic":"Christmas gifts"}
{"fname":"train_184","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jack. Who are you writing to?\n#Person2#: I'm writing to my parents telling them I'll stay here this summer.\n#Person1#: You're not going home? I thought you were going on a trip to Japan with your family.\n#Person2#: Well, I intended to go with them, but I thought again and changed my mind.\n#Person1#: Tell me. I'm interested in knowing what keeps you from joining your beloved family and staying here. It certainly is not studying.\n#Person2#: No, certainly not. Michael arranged for me to work at his uncle's institution.\n#Person1#: How much will you be paid?\n#Person2#: Judy, I don't do it for money, but for experience. Besides, it's voluntary work.\n#Person1#: You work without payment? That's really something.\n#Person2#: When will you leave for home?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow. We'll fly to Hawaii two days after. I really have to pack now.\n#Person2#: Go then. Have a nice vacation!\n#Person1#: I'll send you postcards.","summary":"Jack tells #Person1# he is staying here during the vacation to gain some working experience while #Person1# is leaving for home.","topic":"summer plans"}
{"fname":"train_185","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think discrimination against women in the work force is still prevalent even today? \n#Person2#: From my own experience as a career woman, I would have to say that while things are getting better now than they used to be, it is still a widespread problem. Society is changing, but there is still a glass ceiling for women in many career tracks. \n#Person1#: dDo you think the glass ceiling phenomena is because of traditional social customs? Or are there more issues coming into play? \n#Person2#: I think it's a very complicated issue. A part of the difficulties women have advancing in the work force are due to few opportunities and many male managers. Don't underestimate the good ole' boy system. Men have power, so it's easier for them to stay in power. \n#Person1#: What about affirmative action? Hasn't legislation changed a lot of the make hierarchy? \n#Person2#: Affirmative action has given us management quotas and bans sexual discrimination, but it's still a man's world. ","summary":"#Person2# shares with #Person1# her opinion about the glass ceiling phenomena for women and the affirmative action","topic":"glass ceiling discussion"}
{"fname":"train_186","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to sign for a Korea language class? \n#Person2#: What for? Oh, I see, you mean next year our company will expand business to the South Korea market. \n#Person1#: Right, we have located a business partner in Seoul. The first contact proves to be successful. The general manager of South Korean company has scheduled to pay a visit to us next month. I think it is quite possible to set up a joint venture company with them soon. \n#Person2#: Well, sounds promising. But I think our company will provide us with the language training courses if it is necessary. We need not bother signing for the language by ourselves. \n#Person1#: A slow sparrow should make an early start. You know, I am not quick at learning any language. ","summary":"As the company will expand the business to the South Korea market, #Person1# wants to sign for a Korean language course while #Person2# prefers taking the language training courses provided by the company.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_187","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd appreciate it if you could help me pick out a gift for my daughter. \n#Person2#: Would she be interested in a laptop? \n#Person1#: That's exactly what I was thinking of. \n#Person2#: A Mac would be an excellent gift. \n#Person1#: I like Macs. How much for a Mac? \n#Person2#: You can take a 15-inch Pro home right now for only $2, 100. \n#Person1#: A Mac it is. I'll take one home with me. \n#Person2#: She'll be very happy with this. And how do you plan to pay for it? \n#Person1#: I'll use my VISA, if that's okay. \n#Person2#: Now, if you'll just sign here, the Mac is all yours. \n#Person1#: Will she need anything besides what's in this box? \n#Person2#: Everything she needs is right here in the box. \n#Person1#: I appreciate your help. Maybe I'll be back for more computer stuff. \n#Person2#: Your daughter should get straight A's from now on. Good-bye. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a gift for #Person1#'s daughter and #Person2# recommends a laptop. #Person1# buys one with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"purchase a gift"}
{"fname":"train_188","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think he won't remember White Day . \n#Person2#: Silly , you should make sure he does . \n#Person1#: Uh-huh. How about you ? \n#Person2#: He's buying me a handbag, and then dinner at a gorgeous restaurant. \n#Person1#: You got a big return for a small gift. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about White Day and their boyfriends.","topic":"White Day"}
{"fname":"train_189","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what kind of job did you find for this summer?\n#Person2#: I'm working for a marketing company. I'm doing telephone marketing.\n#Person1#: Oh, so you are one of those people who drive me crazy by calling me up in trying to persuade me to buy something that I have no need for. Do you like it?\n#Person2#: Believe it or not, I do. There are a lot of students working there and we have a lot of fun when we're not making calls. It's really easy since we just have to read from a text.\n#Person1#: Are you doing this full time?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I work from 2:00 in the afternoon until 11:00 at night so I can sleep as late as I want to in the morning.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys his job of telephone marketing because he gets along well with colleagues and has enough sleeping hours.","topic":"telephone marketing"}
{"fname":"train_190","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Sunshine Flower Shop. This is Shareen speaking.\n#Person2#: This is Tom Hanks. I'd like to order some flowers for my mother and have them sent to her apartment.\n#Person1#: Fine, Mr. Hanks. What kind of flowers do you want?\n#Person2#: I'd like to send a dozen red carnations.\n#Person1#: A dozen red carnations? Our long stem red carnations are selling for 12 pounds a dozen this weekend. They are really quite nice.\n#Person2#: Alright then, I'll take those.\n#Person1#: I need your complete address, Mr. Hanks.\n#Person2#: The address is number 84 MW Street. For the card, just write something simple. How about 'dear mom, all my love, Tom'?\n#Person1#: Of course. OK, when should they arrive?\n#Person2#: They should be there before 5 o'clock in the afternoon on June seventeenth. My mom's telephone number is 8456086363. Please call her first before you deliver them.\n#Person1#: That should be no problem. Just one more question, Mr. Hanks. How do you intend to pay for it?\n#Person2#: You can put it on my visa card. The number is KH 3272645.\n#Person1#: Got it. Bye.\n#Person2#: Bye, thanks.","summary":"Tom Hanks phones to order a dozen red carnations for his mother and then pays for them with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"order flowers"}
{"fname":"train_191","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I think my article can't be more awful.\n#Person2#: Not likely. Why are you so unconfident about your paper?\n#Person1#: You know, I missed the deadline for handing in the paper. So I'm uncertain about the content of my paper.\n#Person2#: Take it easy. Actually, I read your article last night and I found that you had applied the general knowledge to specific problems in your article.\n#Person1#: You think so? You mean I have done well?\n#Person2#: Yeah, your work is not bad. However, I have some suggestions for you. Keep to the point, but cross out the unimportant information carefully, or that may have caused some mistakes.\n#Person1#: OK, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# feels awful about #Person1#'s paper. #Person2# encourages #Person1# and offers some refining advice.","topic":"the paper"}
{"fname":"train_192","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've read a report on the people who can use the foreign language, mainly English.\n#Person2#: Really? What's it about?\n#Person1#: It's mainly about different attitudes people have towards the foreign language learning. About 27% of the people think a foreign language is a must in their daily life.\n#Person2#: I can't agree more. There're more and more people learning foreign languages.\n#Person1#: That's ture. About 35% of the people at learning are willing to learn the foreign language.\n#Person2#: As far as I'm concerned, many people especially students are forced to do so because of exams.\n#Person1#: Yes, that accounts for twenty one percent. There are also about 15% of the people who take a foreign language to be useless and they take no interest in them at all.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing different people's attitudes on the foreign language learning.","topic":"foreign language learning"}
{"fname":"train_193","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you have an umbrella with you? It's not supposed to rain today, is it?\n#Person2#: No, but it's supposed to be very hot. I'll use this umbrella to protect myself from the sun as soon as these clouds go away.\n#Person1#: I've never heard of using an umbrella for protection from the sun.\n#Person2#: Did you know that the Chinese invented the umbrella, and that it's first use was for protection against the sun, not the rain?\n#Person1#: I had no idea, you must get sunburned easily, huh?\n#Person2#: Oh, absolutely. I always get super red if I haven't put on sun cream.","summary":"#Person1# thinks it weird for #Person2# to use an umbrella on a hot day. #Person2# tells #Person1# the first use of umbrellas was for protection against the sun.","topic":"parasol"}
{"fname":"train_194","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is this the hotel service center?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. What can I help you with, sir?\n#Person1#: It's me and my daughter. We're stuck in the elevator.\n#Person2#: Heavens! Don't worry, sir. I'll call the Fire Department and our mechanics to help you get out of there ASAP.\n#Person1#: So what should I do now? Just wait here?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. And please do not touch any button in the elevator except for the phone.\n#Person1#: All right. But just make it quick, OK? I'm fine though. But my little girl, she is completely freaked out in suffering a lot. I'm not sure how long she can hold up?","summary":"#Person1# calls the hotel service center because he is stuck in the elevator with his daughter. #Person2# answers the phone and will send help.","topic":"emergency call"}
{"fname":"train_195","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, ma'am. Are you being helped?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm here to look for a winter coat.\n#Person1#: I can certainly help you with that. How about this one? It's made of very high quality wool.\n#Person2#: It's nice, but I actually need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles, but it's too light for a Chicago winter.\n#Person1#: Ah, you need a very heavy coat then. Please follow me. look at this one. It is our warmest coat and it is also fashionable and very comfortable.\n#Person2#: Would it be possible to get a discount on it?\n#Person1#: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll take it.\n#Person1#: Can I interest you in some gloves? There are 10% off now.\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I used to live in Connecticut, so I already have some.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a winter coat and purchases one at discount with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_196","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you decided where to go for the vacation?\n#Person2#: I will join John in his mountaineering trip.\n#Person1#: Woo cool. Which mountain are you going to conquer?\n#Person2#: We haven't made up our minds. Will you come with us?\n#Person1#: Of course, I will.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will join in John's mountaineering trip.","topic":"a vacation"}
{"fname":"train_197","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's too hot to read.\n#Person2#: We'd better go out for a walk.\n#Person1#: Which season do you like best?\n#Person2#: Spring.\n#Person1#: How about summer?\n#Person2#: I dislike it most.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Because the hottest season is summer in a year.\n#Person1#: But sometimes summer is more charming than the other seasons.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# will go for a walk, #Person2# hates summer while #Person1# disagrees.","topic":"favourite season"}
{"fname":"train_198","dialogue":"#Person1#: Broadway Mall is having a big sale this weekend. You wanna go?\n#Person2#: Don't feel like it. I'm broke.\n#Person1#: Well, we can still do some window shopping, can't we?\n#Person2#: Just look around? Ah, that's boring.\n#Person1#: I'll go myself then.","summary":"#Person1# will go to the mall alone since #Person2# dislikes window shopping.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_199","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, John! I haven't seen you in ages! What's new? What have you been up to?\n#Person2#: Pete! Nice to see you Well, on top the norm, you know, wife and kids and work, I'Ve actually gotten into doing some trading.\n#Person1#: Trading? You, big guy? What are you trading?\n#Person2#: Currencies.\n#Person1#: Currencies? As in Euros, Dollars, Pounds and Rupees?\n#Person2#: It's called Forex. Foreign Exchange. The great thing about it is that I don't have to invest a huge amount. I put in a margin deposit and then I can buy and sell up to 100 times that much!\n#Person1#: I don't understand. You're buying and selling money?\n#Person2#: You got it! Just last night I made USD 150!\n#Person1#: Last night?\n#Person2#: Yeah! It's a 24 hour market! I had bought some RMB earlier at a low asking price but last night it appreciated drastically so I made a split second decision and sold all my RMB at an amazing bid! I'\n#Person1#: You're kidding! I'm on! Where do I sign up?","summary":"John tells Pete he is doing some trading called Forex. John earns a lot by buying and selling currencies with a little money, so Pete also wants to try it.","topic":"forex"}
{"fname":"train_200","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to know about me?\n#Person2#: How about your academic records at college?\n#Person1#: The average grade of all my courses is above 85.\n#Person2#: In which subject did you get the highest marks?\n#Person1#: In mathematics I got a 98.\n#Person2#: Have you received any scholarships?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have, and three times in total.\n#Person2#: Have you been a class leader?\n#Person1#: I have been a class commissary in charge of studies for two years.\n#Person2#: Did you join in any club activities?\n#Person1#: I was an aerobics team member in college.\n#Person2#: What sport are you good at?\n#Person1#: I am good at sprint and table tennis.\n#Person2#: You are excellent.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# several questions, like academic records, the highest marks, scholarships, club activities, and skilled sports.","topic":"ask questions"}
{"fname":"train_201","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a lovely day, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's nice and bright.\n#Person1#: I hope it stays like this.\n#Person2#: I hope so too.\n#Person1#: Is the weather usually like this here?\n#Person2#: It's usually a bit hotter than today.\n#Person1#: What's the weather like in winter?\n#Person2#: It's pretty cold and it often snows.\n#Person1#: I wonder what it's going to be like tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Let's hear the weather report later. What's the weather like in your hometown?\n#Person1#: Neither too cold, nor too hot.\n#Person2#: That's quite a lovely weather.\n#Person1#: Yes, especially in spring.\n#Person2#: Have you ever seen a hurricane?\n#Person1#: Once, when I was a child.\n#Person2#: Do they often happen in your country?\n#Person1#: Now and then.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's time for the weather reporter. Let's turn on the TV.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talks about local weather and weather in #Person2#'s hometown. They will hear the weather report.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_202","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe the cost of apartments in New York City.\n#Person2#: Oh, you didn't know that apartments here are considered valuable, even if they are small and crowded?\n#Person1#: Of course I had heard about that, but now I know how expensive it is to rent a place here.\n#Person2#: I don't mind paying high rent to live in New York.\n#Person1#: Why? You pay so much for such a tiny space to live.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but so what! I'm proud to live in the world's most exciting city. And, the salaries here are the highest in the nation, too.","summary":"#Person1# is surprised at the expensive rent in New York, but #Person2# thinks the city is exciting and the salary is high.","topic":"rent"}
{"fname":"train_203","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Rogers?\n#Person2#: Mr. : Yes?\n#Person1#: I'm not feeling too well.\n#Person2#: Mr. : Would you like to go to the nurse's?\n#Person1#: Yes, I would.\n#Person2#: Mr. : Here's a hall pass for it. Do you need someone to walk you there?\n#Person1#: I can manage on my own. Thanks.\n#Person2#: Mr. : I'll drop by later to check on you.","summary":"#Person1# isn't feeling well. Mr. Rogers gives #Person1# a hall pass. Mr. Rogers will check on #Person1#.","topic":"feeling not well"}
{"fname":"train_204","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like NBA very much.\n#Person2#: Did you watch NBA games before you came to the U. S. ?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't.\n#Person2#: What a pity!\n#Person1#: Do you like NBA?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Who do you like best of the NBA players?\n#Person2#: Kobe.\n#Person1#: So do I.\n#Person2#: Let's go to watch an NBA game tonight, shall we?\n#Person1#: That's fine.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# like NBA and Kobe. They plan to watch an NBA game.","topic":"NBA"}
{"fname":"train_205","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Kate.\n#Person2#: Hi, Don. What a surprise!\n#Person1#: Yeah, I saw someone walking like you, but I wasn't sure. We haven't seen each other for how long? Almost three months? But you look quite different now.\n#Person2#: Have you noticed what has changed?\n#Person1#: Oh, you look quite slender and more vivacious. What have you been taking? Are you on a diet?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm on a diet, but I'Ve not taken anything. I just eat less and exercise more. And it really worked in the past three months. I'Ve lost twelve pounds.\n#Person1#: Wow! That's great. I sincerely want to achieve my weight loss goals, but it's difficult for me to keep up the exercise. Also you know, old habits are hard to break.\n#Person2#: What kind of exercise do you think I do? I just go to dance everyday after work. I'm taking an amateur dance class. I dance two hours everyday.\n#Person1#: Dance? You only go dancing? That's not hard. I can do that.\n#Person2#: Sure. Join my class next week.","summary":"Kate becomes slender and more vivacious and she tells Don that she eats less and takes dancing classes. Don will join Kate's dance class next week.","topic":"lost weight"}
{"fname":"train_206","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, you know that Andrea and I sometimes worry about you.\n#Person2#: Really? Why would you worry about me? I'm just fine.\n#Person1#: You're almost 70 years old, Mom! Don't you think it would be better for you if you moved in with us?\n#Person2#: No way! I like my apartment, and I like to be independent.\n#Person1#: Do you ever get lonely living alone?\n#Person2#: Not at all. I see you and your family twice a week, and I enjoy seeing my own friends. I'm too busy to feel lonely!","summary":"#Person1# and Andrea worry about #Person1#'s mom living alone, so #Person1# asks #Person1#'s mom to move in. #Person1#'s mom refuses.","topic":"worry about someone"}
{"fname":"train_207","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Wen! Welcome to D. C. ! Glad you came out to visit!\n#Person2#: Thanks for inviting me. Actually, I've never been anywhere with so many black people before. It's different.\n#Person1#: Howard is eighty percent black. But there are whites, and even Asians here. Thankfully, it's also coed.\n#Person2#: Great! Is your, too?\n#Person1#: Sorry, nope. But the Alpha Phi Alpha's are throwing a party tonight.\n#Person2#: That's a black fraternity, right? So we should see some dancing!","summary":"Wen thinks D.C. is different with so many black people. #Person1# invites Wen to a black fraternity party.","topic":"an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_208","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my name is Ted, what's yours?\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I said, I'm Ted, who are you?\n#Person2#: Huh? Oh, my name is Laura.\n#Person1#: Do you somewhere often, Laura?\n#Person2#: Huh? I can't hear you, the music's too loud.\n#Person1#: Let's go outside and talk. So Laura, do you come here often?\n#Person2#: Hold on, my ears are still ringing from the music. . . what was it you asked me?\n#Person1#: I asked if you come here often.\n#Person2#: Sometimes, usually once every few weeks. Do you?\n#Person1#: No, this is my first time here.\n#Person2#: I usually come with a group of friends. We dance a little, have a few drinks, and just have a good time.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's why I'm here. My friends dragged me here, because they think I spend too much time studying.\n#Person2#: That's good. It's good to hit the books, but you need to get out once in a while.\n#Person1#: I guess so. But the music is too loud. I don't mind getting out and meeting people, but next time I'll do it in a park.","summary":"Ted and Laura are talking at a party. Laura sometimes goes to the place with her friends and has drinks. It is Ted's first time and he thinks the music is too loud, he would rather socialize in a park.","topic":"a party"}
{"fname":"train_209","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss.\n#Person2#: Morning. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to know how to use the library. You know, I'm a new student here.\n#Person2#: All you need is your student identification card to check out books.\n#Person1#: Yes. Here's my identification.\n#Person2#: That's all you need.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. By the way, how many books am I allowed to check out?\n#Person2#: You can check out two books at a time. But you can't check out newspapers, magazines and periodicals, they have to be read within library.\n#Person1#: How long can I keep the books?\n#Person2#: For two weeks. After that you must renew the book if you wish to keep them longer.\n#Person1#: I want a book on physics. Could you show me where I can find it?\n#Person2#: Yes, over there to your left.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how to use the library. #Person2# tells #Person1# regulations. #Person1# will find book on physics.","topic":"using the library"}
{"fname":"train_210","dialogue":"#Person1#: Albert and I need a lot of things to furnish our house. But I don't know where the best place to shop is. Can you give me some advice?\n#Person2#: Sure, Carolyn. I'm happy to help you. What kinds of things do you need right now?\n#Person1#: Well, we have most of the furniture already. We mostly need kitchen utensils, bathroom accessories, cleaning and laundry accessories--things like that. And Albert wants to set up a little off\n#Person2#: Well, as for Albert, he should go to an office supply store. There's a very good one called Office Depot. They have everything he will need. And their prices are good too. It's very convey\n#Person1#: Can I write that down?\n#Person2#: Sure, it's spelled Office and then D - E - P - O - T. It's in the Yellow Pages.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: And as for the kitchen things, do you want very high quality?\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: I mean, do you want the best quality, or do you want good prices?\n#Person1#: Probably good prices. You know we will only be in America for about a year.\n#Person2#: Then I suggest you go to K-Mart or Wal-Mart.\n#Person1#: What are those stores?\n#Person2#: They are very large, discount department stores. That means their prices are very good. And you can find everything you need for the kitchen or bathroom.\n#Person1#: Even silverware?\n#Person2#: Yes, everything. They don't have the most expensive brands, but their quality is usually decent. The main thing is, they have good prices, and they are very convenient.\n#Person1#: I have a friend that said something about a place called Price Club. Do you know about that?\n#Person2#: I have never shopped there, but I think Price Club is a kind of membership store.\n#Person1#: What does that mean?\n#Person2#: That means you have to pay a membership fee to shop there. I have heard they have very good prices on electronics.\n#Person1#: Electronics?\n#Person2#: Yes. Like stereos and televisions.\n#Person1#: How much is the membership fee?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. But if you are only going to stay a year, I don't think Price Club is good to join. They have great deals occasionally. They are very good for people who like to buy new things all\n#Person1#: I see. Thanks for these tips. We really need to buy a lot of little things.\n#Person2#: I know how it is. Moving is very troublesome.","summary":"Carolyn asks #Person1# some places to shop to furnish the house. #Person1# suggests Office Depot for office supply. #Person1# also suggests K-mart and Wal-mart because the kitchen utensils and bathroom accessories have good prices there. #Person1# thinks Price Club is not suitable for Carolyn since they stay in America for short-term.","topic":"furnishing the house"}
{"fname":"train_211","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning and welcome. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Could you tell me something about safety deposit box rental, please? I need somewhere safe to keep some insurance documents ; I just simply don't feel comfortable keeping them at home or in the office.\n#Person1#: We have 3 different types of boxes. We usually rent for 1 year and the fee depends on the size and location of the box.\n#Person2#: I think I'll go for the smallest, as it's just for documents. Will I be the only key holder? I'd perhaps feel a little nervous if I knew someone else could have access to it at any time.\n#Person1#: You can have more than 1 key if you'd like, but we must have signature cards for each box.\n#Person2#: That's great ; I can give an extra key to my wife. I feel perfectly comfortable with her having a key. Thanks for your help.\n#Person1#: If you have your ID and are willing to pay a year in advance, we can do that for you today, there is no need to wait.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll take a small, for 1 year, in this branch, please.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# about a safety deposit box. #Person2# chooses the smallest safe box for the documents and feels comfortable giving the extra key to his wife.","topic":"a safe box"}
{"fname":"train_212","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why not go to the supermarket today, the coupon will be past due in three days.\n#Person2#: Sure. Can we use it in Today Supermarket?\n#Person1#: Let me check. Yes, we can.\n#Person2#: I really don't know what to buy.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will use a coupon for a supermarket.","topic":"a coupon"}
{"fname":"train_213","dialogue":"#Person1#: Help! Help!\n#Person2#: What's the trouble, ma'am?\n#Person1#: I was taking a walk when a young man came at me from nowhere and snatched the bag off my hands and ran away.\n#Person2#: What did the young man look like?\n#Person1#: Well, he's young, tall and thin.\n#Person2#: To which direction did he run?\n#Person1#: Let me see. . . my right arm. . . oh, to the east.","summary":"#Person2# was robbed and she describes the robber's appearance and the running direction to #Person1#.","topic":"a robber"}
{"fname":"train_214","dialogue":"#Person1#: What else should we do now after the floors are done and after the furniture is in?\n#Person2#: We need to redo the curtains and paint all the walls and ceilings.\n#Person1#: I'm the painter. You can be in charge of going to curtain shops to choose curtains. That will probably be pretty expensive too. Having good curtains made isn't cheap.\n#Person2#: You mean we can't just buy curtains already made?\n#Person1#: Absolutely not. The windows must be measured, and then the curtains need to be made professionally. So that will take a while. Maybe a month or so.\n#Person2#: While the curtains are being made, I can start having people look at the kitchen. I can't stand that old kitchen. I won't be able to cook there. I don't want to use that electric stove.\n#Person1#: We need to find an interior decorating company to redecorate the kitchen. I believe in Portland there are shops that specialize in kitchen renovation. I will look in the Yellow Pages. I'd like a kitchen mostly in ivory and light green.\n#Person2#: I agree. The colors must be soft and pleasant. You should feel comfortable when you cook our dinners.\n#Person1#: Me? Cook our dinners? Hah! You will be cooking, dear. You will cook.\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so. I'll be too busy having tea in our new tea room.\n#Person1#: Well, I suppose we'll have to hire a cook then. So you won't be able to afford any clothes next year.\n#Person2#: And you'll have to sell your motorcycle. And your cameras. Right?\n#Person1#: Maybe I'll cook once or twice a week. How is that?\n#Person2#: Four times might be enough. Not once or twice.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to redo the curtains and to paint the walls and ceilings. They also want to find an interior decorating company to redecorate the kitchen in ivory and light green. But they have a quarrel because neither of them wants to cook.","topic":"furnishing the house"}
{"fname":"train_215","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have some good ideas of losing weight?\n#Person2#: First of all, you should pay attention to what you eat. Don't eat too much food with high calories, such as chocolate, ice cream and the like.\n#Person1#: Any more?\n#Person2#: Stay away from fried foods. Fried foods are fried in oil or fat.\n#Person1#: Got it.\n#Person2#: Do not be a couch potato. You should do more exercise.\n#Person1#: Well, it seems that I should do some jogging from tomorrow on.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# have less food with high calories and fried foods and to exercise more to lose weight.","topic":"losing weight"}
{"fname":"train_216","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I want to order an Easy-own package. What would you recommend?\n#Person2#: Which function do you use more, making calls or sending short messages?\n#Person1#: About the same. But I'm looking for a job, so I have to answer the phone often.\n#Person2#: Then I recommend this package to you. You can receive all the calls free by paying just 10 yuan a month.\n#Person1#: That's good. How can I order it?\n#Person2#: Sending a message'KTCTWY'to 10086 will do.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I'll have a try.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# recommends an Easy-own package for #Person1# based on that #Person1# has to answer the phone often.","topic":"an Easy-own package"}
{"fname":"train_217","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me something about your previous job?\n#Person2#: Yes. I worked in a small machinery factory. My work was very simple and there was not much work to do.\n#Person1#: Didn't you like it?\n#Person2#: No, I thought it was too dull. I'm capable of more responsibilities, so I decided to change my job.\n#Person1#: Why do you choose our company?\n#Person2#: Yesterday I saw your company's advertisement. Your company is an important international company. Working for it, I believe it can improve my abilities.\n#Person1#: What do you know about our company?\n#Person2#: Oh, the company is the fourth largest machine producer in the world. It was founded in the United States in 1980. I know that the company has made good use of advanced technology.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to talk about the previous job and why #Person2# disliked it. #Person2# explains the reasons for choosing the company.","topic":"a job interview"}
{"fname":"train_218","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about your study at college?\n#Person2#: I was doing quite well at college. I completed my MBA degree in international trade with first-class honors.\n#Person1#: Why did you select your college?\n#Person2#: I selected my college because it had an excellent academic reputation.\n#Person1#: What do you like doing in your spare time?\n#Person2#: My favorite recreation is cooking. I learned to cook Chinese dishes and western style dishes as well. It keeps me busy and makes me happy.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions, like #Person2#'study, why choosing the college and recreations in his spare time. #Person2# answered.","topic":"ask some questions"}
{"fname":"train_219","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of job are you interested in?\n#Person2#: I want a job in which I can use English, I would also like to be able to have some responsibility in my work.\n#Person1#: I really appreciate that I would expect my secretary to be able to work independently and take over some of my ordinary responsibilities, such as answering routine correspondence, taking phone calls for me and sometimes assisting me with personal affairs.\n#Person2#: Yes, I see. In my previous job, I did typing and filing everyday.\n#Person1#: Have you had any experience as a guide?\n#Person2#: Well, not exactly, but I have shown some of my foreign friends around Beijing.\n#Person1#: Once in a while we have visitors from abroad and I would like to be able to ask my secretary to take them shopping and sightseeing.\n#Person2#: I think I would like that.","summary":"#Person2# prefers a job where #Person2# can use English and have some responsibility. #Person1# expresses some expected requirements for a secretary. #Person2# thinks #Person2# can do the job.","topic":"a job"}
{"fname":"train_220","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing this weekend?\n#Person2#: My brother-in-law is having a small get-together at his house and he invited me.\n#Person1#: Is it a family thing or just friends?\n#Person2#: A bit of both. Some cousins, aunts and uncles will be there, but also some friends from the neighborhood.\n#Person1#: Is your great uncle Rick going to be there? He is really funny.\n#Person2#: Yeah he is going to be there with his step-son and his ex-wife.\n#Person1#: You mean your sister?\n#Person2#: No, Rick is actually my great uncle, so he is my grandmother's brother.\n#Person1#: You lost me.\n#Person2#: I'll explain later, let's go.","summary":"#Person2#'s brother-in-law invites #Person2# to attend a small get-together with #Person2#'s relatives and friends. #Person1# is confused about #Person2#'s family relationship.","topic":"a small get-together"}
{"fname":"train_221","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. I'm Mickey Huang, I have an appointment with Mr. wilson.\n#Person2#: Is this about the Sales Assistant position?\n#Person1#: That's right. My appointment is for 11 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Mr. wilson is on the line right now. Please have a seat. He'll be right with you.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Can I get you something, coffee, tea?\n#Person1#: No, I'm fine. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# will have an appointment with Mr. Wilson about the sales assistant position.","topic":"an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_222","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'v been work here for nearly a month, how do you feel about the job?\n#Person2#: Not bad. Thank you for your help. I am always busy with this job, I feel a bit tired.\n#Person1#: I had the same feeling when I first came to work here. but after a period of time, I feel better, I am sure you'll get used to this busy job.\n#Person2#: I also feel that work efficiency here is very high. and you have strong working ability and professional skill, it seems that you know all, that's really wonderful!\n#Person1#: You know the phrase, the survival the fittest. We have no choices.\n#Person2#: That's right, I have to work hard.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the job is busy and tiring. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and #Person2# admires #Person1#'s professional skills and strong working abilities.","topic":"feelings about job"}
{"fname":"train_223","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I need to check these books out.\n#Person1#: Do you have your library card?\n#Person2#: Here it is.\n#Person1#: It appears that you have late fees.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes, really.\n#Person2#: How much do I owe?\n#Person1#: You owe $ 24. 50 in late fees.\n#Person2#: I don't have that much today.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but until you pay it, you won't be able to check out any more books.\n#Person2#: I'll pay it as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# check books out, but #Person2# needs to pay late fees first. #Person2# will pay them later.","topic":"check books out"}
{"fname":"train_224","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any particular hobbies, Tom?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I love playing badminton, table tennis and computer games. And playing the games has become my favorite.\n#Person1#: I hear many teenagers will spend hours and hours sitting at computers. And they don't care about their own health at all. How about you?\n#Person2#: I'm no better than them. They say it's mindless to sit in front of a machine all the time, but I think it's stimulating.\n#Person1#: You won't play online games full of violence, will you?\n#Person2#: Once in a while.\n#Person1#: It's no good. And I think spending several hours each day playing computer games is a waste of time. You might as well do something healthy and meaningful.\n#Person2#: I hope I can practice self-control again.","summary":"Tom likes playing computer games most. #Person1# thinks sitting in front of a computer for hours is meaningless. Tom agrees and wants to practice self-control.","topic":"hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_225","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you here for today?\n#Person2#: I need to fight this ticket that I got.\n#Person1#: Is the arresting officer here?\n#Person2#: Yes, he is, Your Honor.\n#Person1#: Plead your case.\n#Person2#: I was told by the officer that I ran a red light. That information isn't true.\n#Person1#: Why would the officer lie?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but the signal had a camera on it.\n#Person1#: Did the camera take a picture of your license plate?\n#Person2#: No, my picture wasn't taken.\n#Person1#: There was no picture taken, so I'll let you go.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much, Your Honor.","summary":"#Person2# fights for a ticket. #Person1# lets #Person2# go because the camera didn't take the picture of #Person2#'s license plate.","topic":"fight the ticket"}
{"fname":"train_226","dialogue":"#Person1#: All right. I want to bring everybody in on this project. When can we start working on this?\n#Person2#: Well, we could probably get started with a strategy meeting tomorrow morning at 8: 00.\n#Person1#: I tell you what, 8: 00 is no good for me, but why don't you guys get started and I'll come by at around 8: 45 or so.\n#Person2#: That's fine with me. How much time are we going to have to work on this?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person2# they will start working on the project tomorrow morning. #Person1# will arrive late.","topic":"a project"}
{"fname":"train_227","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, how can I get to the bank? Bank of America; I mean. I don't know the way.\n#Person2#: Well, go straight ahead till you see a supermarket. The bank is just at the other side of the street.\n#Person1#: Is it far from here?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Er, it's 4 blocks away. Not very far, not very near.\n#Person1#: Can I take a bus or something?\n#Person2#: You may take Bus No. 104 or a street car B-201, 4 stops by bus and 3 stops by street car.\n#Person1#: But where can I take the street car?\n#Person2#: Oh, the stop is just over there, at the bookstore. See?\n#Person1#: Many thanks.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the way to Bank of America. #Person2# tells #Person1# the direction and the options. #Person1# will take the streetcar.","topic":"ask the direction"}
{"fname":"train_228","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, ah, was my bedroom cleaned this morning?\n#Person2#: Yes, Madam. All the rooms are cleaned in the morning, Madam.\n#Person1#: Well, then I have a bit of a problem\n#Person2#: Is your room not satisfactory, Madam?\n#Person1#: No, it's not that. It's just that I can't find my necklace.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Madam. Can you tell me a little bit more about it?\n#Person1#: Well this morning I left my necklace here on the table by the bed but it's just nowhere to be found.\n#Person2#: I will report this to the manager right away, Madam.","summary":"#Person1# lost her necklace after her room was cleaned. #Person2# will report it to the manager.","topic":"lost necklace"}
{"fname":"train_229","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is an element there about competition then, isn't there? Because British railways are a nationalized industry. There's only one railway system in the country. If you don't like a particular kind of big beans, you can go and buy another. But if you don't like a particular railway, you can't go and use another.\n#Person2#: Some people who write to me say this. They say that if you didn't have a monopoly, you wouldn't be able to do the things you do. Well, I don't think we do anything deliberately to upset our customers. We have particular problems. Since 1946, when the Transport Act came in, we were nationalized.\n#Person1#: Do you think that's a good thing? Has it been a good thing for the railways, do you think, to be nationalized?\n#Person2#: Oh I think so, yes. Because in general, modes of transport are all around. Let's face the fact. The car arrived. The car is here to stay. There is no question about that.\n#Person1#: So what are you saying then? Is it if the railways happen being nationalized, they would simply have disappeared?\n#Person2#: Oh, I think they would have. They're disappearing fast in America. Er, the French railways lose 1 billion pounds a year. The German railways, 2 billion pounds a year. But you see, those governments are preparing to pour money into the transport system to keep it going.\n#Person1#: So in a sense, you cope between two extremes. On the one hand, you're trying not to lose too much money. And on the other hand, you've got to provide the best service.\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right.","summary":"#Person2# thinks it is good for the railways to be nationalized because more and more cars appear and the railways gain less and less. #Person1# thinks what #Person2# copes is two extremes: trying not to lose too much money and providing the best services.","topic":"a nationalized industry"}
{"fname":"train_230","dialogue":"#Person1#: Compared with the yellow one, you look more beautiful in this white skirt.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I like the white one better. But how much will you charge me?\n#Person1#: It costs $100, but I'd like to take off 30%, and that's it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the white skirt is better. #Person1# gives the price.","topic":"buy a skirt"}
{"fname":"train_231","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. We have to make a decision. Who is the best one interviewed for the job?\n#Person2#: Um, let's see. First we saw Frank. He's very polite and relaxed. But he wasn't well dressed. He wasn't even wearing a tie.\n#Person1#: That's true, dressing well is important. Well, let's think about the others. What about Susan? She had a nice voice and was nicely dressed.\n#Person2#: Well, she did look very neat, very nicely dressed. But she was so shy. She wouldn't be very good at talking to people at the front desk.\n#Person1#: OK. Now who was next? Ar...Yes, David. What do you think?\n#Person2#: Eh... He seemed like a very bright guy. He dressed very nicely and had a really nice appearance.\n#Person1#: He was polite, but also very friendly and relaxed with me, the type of person people feel comfortable with right away.\n#Person2#: And he answered Dona's questions very well. I think he'll be good with the guests at the front desk.\n#Person1#: That's right. OK. Good! I guess we have our receptionist then, don't you?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the best one interviewed. They discuss Frank, Susan and David, and they think David's appearance and personality are the best candidate for receptionist.","topic":"the best interviewee"}
{"fname":"train_232","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon! Did you call for a plumber? \n#Person2#: Yes, yes I did. Please come in! I'm so glad you came! This old house is falling apart! Come on into the \n#Person1#: I see. Let me have a look. It seems that your toilet is clogged, and that's why it won't flush. Let me just get\n#Person2#: Oh, that must be because of my four-year-old daughter. She is always flushing things down the toilet. You know \n#Person1#: Yeah, I have a little one myself. Anyway, these water pipes are really rusty, so they also should be changed. That \n#Person2#: That would be great! Is it expensive? \n#Person1#: Let's see. . . I would say about eight hundred dollars. ","summary":"#Person2# called for a plumber, so #Person1# comes to #Person2#'s house and finds the toilet is clogged. #Person1# suggests changing the water pipes and gives the price.","topic":"a plumber"}
{"fname":"train_233","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear what happened in the Scott case? Some of the sensitive material were leaked to the press. Now every newspapers is all over it. \n#Person2#: Oh. . . I bet the firm is fuming. Do they know who spilled the beans? \n#Person1#: I'm sure they have their suspicions; there were only a few of the senior level lawers who were privy to the case details. \n#Person2#: What kind of repercussions will there be for the people who are held responsible? \n#Person1#: I'm sure there'll be canned! And there also might be some legal consequences. \n#Person2#: Why would the person who told have problems with the law? \n#Person1#: Because whoever let the cat out of the bag was breaking client confidentiality. \n#Person2#: I didn't think about that. That's pretty serious. Are there investigators working on finding out who it was? \n#Person1#: I'm sure management is on top of it. ","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# talks about information leak of Scott's case. They discuss about the suspects and legal consequences.","topic":"leaking information"}
{"fname":"train_234","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, sir? \n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to buy a gift for my younger brother. He's going to take a trip to South America. \n#Person1#: By air or by sea? \n#Person2#: By air. So my gift should be quite light. What can you suggest? \n#Person1#: How about this wallet? It's made of fine leather. \n#Person2#: My sister already gave him one. I like something unusual. \n#Person1#: This gift is the best for a man who has everything. \n#Person2#: Oh, a nice handkerchief. That's a great idea. I'll take it. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a gift for #Person2#'s younger brother and #Person1# finally recommends a handkerchief.","topic":"buy a gift"}
{"fname":"train_235","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am trying to decide what school to apply to? \n#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one? \n#Person1#: I am not sure. What's the difference between them? \n#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere. \n#Person1#: Which is better? \n#Person2#: One isn't necessarily better than the other. It depends a lot on the school administration and the teachers. \n#Person1#: I hear you have to wear uniforms at private school. \n#Person2#: Yes, sometimes. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between a public school and a private school to help #Person1# choosing a school.","topic":"school application"}
{"fname":"train_236","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is ridiculous! I can't believe you've been sleeping with someone else! How could you do this! You know what? I'm out of here! \n#Person2#: Wait! Doctor how is this possible? I haven't cheated on my boyfriend! \n#Person3#: I have something to confess. . . I'm sorry Veronica, I lied. \n#Person2#: Wait. . . what? What do do you mean? \n#Person3#: I lied. You aren't even pregnant. there's no bun in the oven. I was just so overwhelmed with jealousy that I couldn't help myself. Veronica I love you! \n#Person2#: What are you talking about! ! ! Who are you? \n#Person3#: It's me! Daniel, don't you remember me? From high school. I sat behind you every day in class! I used to go to every football game and watch you in the cheerleading squad! \n#Person2#: You are insane! We never even spoke! Why did you lie like that to my boyfriend? \n#Person3#: Because Veronica. . . It's not fair! I love you; I have since the first day we met! Everything was going fine until that jerk came into the picture and ruined everything! I went to med school and became a doctor for you! You always said how you wanted to marry a doctor! You will be mine now. . . one way or another. . . \n#Person1#: I heard everything, you lying bastard! Get your hands off her! ","summary":"The doctor tells a lie to #Person1# and #Person2# that #Person2# is pregnant because the doctor is jealous of #Person2#'s boyfriend. The doctor sat behind #Person2# every day and watch her in the cheerleading squad from high school because he loves #Person2#.","topic":"a lie"}
{"fname":"train_237","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Kim, have you ever had anything stolen? \n#Person2#: Stolen? No, why? \n#Person1#: My uncle just had his motorcycle stolen a few nights ago. I was just thinking about how clever criminals are these days. \n#Person2#: Criminals are clever? They're only successful when people are careless. \n#Person1#: I don't know. The ones who stole my uncle's motorcycle were pretty good. \n#Person2#: If your uncle had an alarm system, then it wouldn't have happened. \n#Person1#: He did. It was one of the best ones available. But that didn't stop them from disabling it. And on a crowded street too. \n#Person2#: Didn't anyone stop them? \n#Person1#: You would think that people would be smart enough to stop something like that. No one knew his motorcycle was being stolen. The thieves came in a truck and convinced everybody that my uncle was parked illegally and they were there to tow it away. \n#Person2#: Wow, they were good. I guess criminals aren't that dumb after all. \n#Person1#: That's not the end. They were so good that they convinced a bystander to help them lift the motorcycle and put it in the truck. ","summary":"#Person1# tells Kim that the motorcycle of #Person1#'s uncle was stolen. The thieves were so clever because they convinced everyone that the motorcycle was parked illegally and even convinced a bystander to help them.","topic":"being stolen"}
{"fname":"train_238","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you received your TOFEL test results yet? \n#Person2#: Yes, I did. I passed ! \n#Person1#: Congratulations! I knew you could do it. \n#Person2#: Well, I certainly couldn't have done it without your help. You are the best tutor I've ever had. \n#Person1#: Thank you , but it was your hard work that did it. \n#Person2#: You deserve credit, too. I've learned so much from You. ","summary":"#Person2# passed the TOFEL test with the help of #Person1#.","topic":"pass a test"}
{"fname":"train_239","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. \n#Person2#: Good afternoon. I have a reservation under the name of Hilton. \n#Person1#: Could you spell that, please? \n#Person2#: Sure. It's H-I-L-T-O-N. \n#Person1#: One moment, please. Ah yes, Mr. Hilton, you booked a single room for three nights. Is that correct? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. \n#Person1#: I see from the computer that you are a frequent guest here. Do you have your loyalty card? \n#Person2#: Yes, here you are. And here's my credit card, too. \n#Person1#: Thank you. Right, your room number is 105. Here's your key and receipt. Thank you for choosing our hotel again, sir. \n#Person2#: Thank you, goodbye. \n#Person1#: Goodbye. ","summary":"Hilton makes a reservation and #Person1# helps him check in and gives him the key and the receipt.","topic":"a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_240","dialogue":"#Person1#: This one looks great! I love the seashore. \n#Person2#: So do I. The sun . . . the sand . . . the ocean! \n#Person1#: And listen to this! What do you think of sailing, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing? \n#Person2#: Oh, Tom! They sound fantastic. I really like all those things. \n#Person1#: Yeah . . . me, too. \n#Person2#: Well, except fishing. To be honest, I hate fishing, but I love all the others. \n#Person1#: Hey! Look at this! We can stay in a big hotel or we can stay in a little cabin by the beach. \n#Person2#: You know. I really don't those big hotels. \n#Person1#: Neither do I. Let's stay in a cabin. It'll be much nicer right beside the ocean. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the seashore. #Person2# likes everything but fishing. Both of them prefer to live in a cabin near the sea.","topic":"the seashore"}
{"fname":"train_241","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, what are you going to do this weekend?\n#Person2#: I have no idea. Usually I stay at home and watch TV. Sometimes I play computer games. Do you have any good ideas?\n#Person1#: Let's go to the cinema. I haven't seen a movie for a long time. I heard Ice Age 4 is really popular. Let's go and see it.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm not really interested in cartoons. How about playing tennis at the gym?\n#Person1#: OK. I like sports. When and where shall we meet?\n#Person2#: Let's meet at the gym at 9:00 o'clock on Saturday morning.\n#Person1#: OK. See you then.\n#Person2#: See you.","summary":"Tom and #Person2# are planning for this weekend. They would rather play tennis than watch movies. They will meet at gym.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_242","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I seem to have a problem with my computer.\n#Person1#: Alright. Let's see. What about tomorrow morning about 10:00?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. That won't do I'm afraid. I've got a very important report on the computer that must be finished and handed in by 9:00 AM tomorrow. By 10:00 it's too late I'm afraid. Can't you come now?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm at a job at the moment and my wife and kids are expecting me home by 8:00 PM for dinner.\n#Person2#: I know it's Sunday evening. Can you at least suggest someone else who can work? I've been calling numbers in the phone books and you're the only one that answered.\n#Person1#: Just a moment. Don't worry. Where are you now?\n#Person2#: I'm at my office. I work in the morning side area.\n#Person1#: Well, you're in luck. I have to pass your area on my way home. Now I should be finished here by 7:30, so what about around 7:45? Is that OK?\n#Person2#: That's great. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# is calling #Person1# to repair the computer. They can't agree on a time tomorrow, so #Person1# agrees to go there in a few minutes because #Person2# is in a hurry to write a report.","topic":"repair a computer"}
{"fname":"train_243","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to tonight's Legendary Lives. I'm Shirley Morgan. Tonight, we are quite honored to invite David Hopkins, a well known chef with 30 years of cooking experience. Last year, his new book, Secrets in the Kitchen got on a New York Times best seller list for 6 months. Welcome to our program, David.\n#Person2#: Hello, Shirley, it's a pleasure to be here.\n#Person1#: David, I can't wait to see you uncovered a formulas for dishes. Exploring the How's and why's of cooking. Before that, may I ask you a question? What's the difference between a chef and a cook?\n#Person2#: I think cooks generally work at entry level jobs. They work at different places in the kitchen and follow recipes. In contrast, chefs have special training and understand better which food goes well together, so they can invent new recipes.\n#Person1#: I see, a chef is the cook, who has completed a professional course while a cook it's basically any person who cooks food. By the way, how do you become a chef?\n#Person2#: I am trained. 95% is about professional training and the other 5% is about talent.\n#Person1#: Would you mind describing us a day of a chef? We're so curious about that.\n#Person2#: Nothing special, I generally go to work 2 hours before service starts. The night before, I've written the lists of all the things we need to prepare the next day. I work in different roles depending on what is needed.\n#Person1#: Challenging. How long do you work everyday?\n#Person2#: 10 to 12 hours a day.\n#Person1#: An almost full time job! Do you have any tips for average cooks, like me?\n#Person2#: Cooking involves your passion and creativity. Kitchen is never a place to chop vegetables, and have a quick breakfast. It is good to make food that people really enjoy.\n#Person1#: I can't agree with you more. Miracles happen in the kitchen. Thanks for joining us, David.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# welcomes David to attend the program as a well-known chef and asks some questions to him. She asks David what is the difference between a cook and a chef, what is a day for a chef and is there any tips for average cooks. David thinks that cooking should involve passion and creativity.","topic":"attend a program"}
{"fname":"train_244","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me find some books? I need them for my class. I'm writing a report about US history.\n#Person2#: Of course. Do you know how to use our computers? Our entire book collection is on our website. You can look up the books you need, then I'll walk you over to their location in the main building.\n#Person1#: Thank you, but I'm not sure which books to look up on the computer. My topic is very general. How can I search for a few books on a topic instead of one specific book?\n#Person2#: I'll show you. Type your topic into the search box on the screen and a list of books will come up. Then pick the few books that you want and will look for them on the bookshelves.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Remember, you can only check out up to three books at a time.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to find the books related to the #Person1#'s topic with computer, #Person2# says #Person1# can only check out up to three books at a time.","topic":"find some books"}
{"fname":"train_245","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I'm a little worried about college. I just don't know what to study. I don't know what my major should be.\n#Person2#: That can be a difficult decision, John.\n#Person1#: How can I decide?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd start with your interests. It will help you if you study something that you are interested in. What do you like to read and learn about or do?\n#Person1#: I guess I like dancing and helping people. Those are my interest I guess.\n#Person2#: What do you mean by helping people?\n#Person1#: If people have problems, I like to help solve them. Or if people are hurt, I like to try to do things that make them feel better.\n#Person2#: It sounds like you might be interested in medicine then.\n#Person1#: Uh... I don't know.\n#Person2#: Another thing I think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you want to make.\n#Person1#: How do I figure that?\n#Person2#: You can research different jobs at the library and there are reports and data on how well different jobs pay.\n#Person1#: I want to have a well paid job so that I can have money to travel.\n#Person2#: Well, there you go. Income is going to influence you most in your choice of nature. There is one other thing you should consider, too.\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: You know, scholarships, then money given to you for college. You might want to pick a major that will allow you to get a special scholarship. I know you'll make the right decision.\n#Person1#: Thanks, mom.","summary":"John asks his mom how to choose a major. Mom tells John to consider based on his interest, expecting income and scholarship offers. Mom thinks John will make rihgt decision.","topic":"choose a major"}
{"fname":"train_246","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm glad you could find time to meet with me, Mr. Johnson. I can't think of a nicer environment for our meeting today, the ambiance here is lovely!\n#Person2#: No problem, if possible I always combine business with pleasure. Now, let's hear more about these chocolates you're offering.\n#Person1#: Well, as you know, I have recently become the sole distributor for Grangers Gourmet Bon-bons here in the United States. They're a new manufacturer and are looking to break into the luxury market. Naturally, your restaurant sprang into my mind immediately. I think your brand exemplifies many of the same traits as Grangers and serving these chocolates would really add to your reputation for providing elegant, luxurious, first class dining.\n#Person2#: Mmmm, sounds interesting. . . gourmet chocolates, where are they produced? Belgium?\n#Person1#: Actually, the factory is located in Scotland.\n#Person2#: Really? I didn't think they were known for their luxury chocolate production. . .\n#Person1#: That's what makes this such a fantastic opportunity! The government is one hundred percent supportive of creating new export markets and has guaranteed a low tariff for all wholesale orders of over one thousand units. They'Ve also reduced the red tape involved at customs as well. Here, I brought these especially for you, try one!\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks. Mmm, hmm, creamy texture, very smooth. . .\n#Person1#: Unique, aren't they? I bet you'Ve never tasted anything like it! Quality is assured as I personally visit the factory to make sure no one's cutting corners with the ingredients. Only the creme make it through inspection.\n#Person2#: Yes, very interesting flavors. . . Slightly spicy, very unique, that's for sure. Exactly what ARE the ingredients?\n#Person1#: I have it on highest authority that this traditional secret recipe has been handed down in the Granger family for generations. I'm sure you can keep a secret. Buttermilk, cacao beans, sugar and Haggis.\n#Person2#: Haggis? What's Haggis?\n#Person1#: It's a traditional Scottish delicacy ; you take sheep's liver, heart and lung and stuff it inside of the sheep's stomach.","summary":"Mr. Johnson meets #Person2# offering gourmet chocolates that have low tariff and unique taste, made in Scotland where the government is supportive of creating new export markets, and the ingredients of chocolates are buttermilk, cacao beans, sugar, and Haggis.","topic":"chocolates"}
{"fname":"train_247","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. What should I wear if I want to go to an interview?\n#Person2#: You should wear a tie to go with your suit.\n#Person1#: I am afraid I would tense up during the interview.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter. Just do your best to sell yourself.","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to wear a tie with a suit and do the best in an interview.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_248","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Black, I'd like to take some time off. I'Ve been feeling exhausted these days.\n#Person2#: That's no problem. Let me see. . . You still have ten days annual leave left, is that right?\n#Person1#: Yes. I was wondering if I could take another two weeks off.\n#Person2#: That's long leave. How's your project coming along?\n#Person1#: The project I'm in charged of now will be done by the end of this week. I'd like to take my leave from next Monday on.\n#Person2#: Well, all right. But you make sure to tie up loose ends before you leave.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Black. There are no immediate projects coming up at the moment. Mr. Smith will be in charge during my absence. He is taking part in several projects as my assistant and knows how to maintain relationships with our clients.\n#Person2#: Great! I hope you have a good relaxation and come back refreshed.\n#Person1#: I will. Many thanks, Mr. Black.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mr. Black's permission to take some time off. Mr. Black reminds #Person2# makes sure to tie up loose ends of the project, and says Mr. Smith will be in charge during the absence.","topic":"ask for leave"}
{"fname":"train_249","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to make an offer on this house, but I don't know much about the process.\n#Person2#: As your realtor, I am here to take care of this process. How much were you planning on offering?\n#Person1#: I really like the house and will pay the full asking price of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.\n#Person2#: We want to leave ourselves some bargaining room. Let's offer three hundred and twenty thousand dollars.\n#Person1#: That sounds good, but I don't want this house to get away from me.\n#Person2#: The market is fairly down right now, so the offer is a realistic one.\n#Person1#: When will we know if they accept the offer?\n#Person2#: The owners usually respond to an offer within a few days.\n#Person1#: Should I be contacting my bank in the meantime?\n#Person2#: You are already pre-qualified for your loan, so you are in good shape.","summary":"#Person1# follows #Person1#'s realtor's advice and offers a price lower than the full asking price of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars on a house that #Person1# really likes.","topic":"make house offer"}
{"fname":"train_250","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is a tornado warning on. My mother just told me she heard it on the radio.\n#Person2#: What is a tornado warning?\n#Person1#: It means that a tornado has been seen somewhere in the area.\n#Person2#: Really? In New Berlin?\n#Person1#: No. Not necessarily in town. But in southern Wisconsin somewhere. A tornado has been spotted. They have two stages here. This is what is called a tornado watch. That means that the weather conditions are perfect for a tornado.\n#Person2#: I understand. They think a tornado might come.\n#Person1#: Yes. People should look out, because maybe there will be tornadoes coming. So it's called a watch.\n#Person2#: And the second stage is called a tornado warning.\n#Person1#: Yes. If a tornado has been spotted, they announce a tornado warning. So if there's a tornado warning on, it means a tornado is out there somewhere.\n#Person2#: It's scary.\n#Person1#: Well. Tornadoes can be dangerous, it's true. If we hear something like a loud train coming, then we have to go in the basement.\n#Person2#: What do you mean a loud train?\n#Person1#: That is what tornadoes sound like. They sound like trains. They're very loud.\n#Person2#: But if you hear them coming, isn't it already too late?\n#Person1#: Maybe. It depends on the tornado. Some can move across the ground at 200 miles an hour. That is very fast. Others aren't so fast.\n#Person2#: Have you seen a lot of them?\n#Person1#: I've only seen one in my life. I was looking out the window. It was around two miles away. It was very interesting to watch. But it was heading toward my friend's house. So I quickly called them on the phone.\n#Person2#: Did it hit their house?\n#Person1#: No, it didn't. But they are glad I called them.\n#Person2#: What were they doing when you called?\n#Person1#: They were all sitting in the living room watching TV. They had no idea a tornado was coming toward their house. If it had hit them, they could have all been killed.\n#Person2#: That's terrible. Do many people die in tornadoes?\n#Person1#: Not so many really. But a lot of houses are destroyed sometimes.","summary":"#Person1# explains to #Person2# the details about tornados in terms of two stages which are a tornado warning and a tornado watch. #Person1# further explains the sound of tornados and the causes of such sound, as wells as the danger of tornado. Then #Person1# continues expressing the danger of tornado by giving a personal experience of #Person1# encountering a tornado.","topic":"a tornado warning"}
{"fname":"train_251","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you do anything fun over the weekend?\n#Person2#: I didn't want to go out last weekend, so I decided to stay at home and watch a movie.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you want to go out?\n#Person2#: I was very tired after working all week. Sometimes on the weekend I don't have enough energy to go out to a movie theater.\n#Person1#: Did you download a movie or rent it at the store?\n#Person2#: I downloaded it so that I didn't have to remember to return it.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# didn't go out last weekend and stayed at home watching a downloaded movie.","topic":"last weekend"}
{"fname":"train_252","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you are going to move.\n#Person2#: Yes, I found a better house near my office. I'm very satisfied with it. But I'm worrying.\n#Person1#: What are you worried about?\n#Person2#: I'm worrying about how to move all of my household stuff. You know, I have a lot of stuff.\n#Person1#: You can call a mover.\n#Person2#: How much dose that cost?\n#Person1#: Around 200 RMB for a truck.\n#Person2#: I think it's a little expensive.\n#Person1#: But think about it, you just need to pack your stuff and leave everything for the movers, how much trouble you will save.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: I know a mover which has a very good reputation for their service. I'll leave you their phone number.\n#Person2#: Wonderful.\n#Person1#: It's 8357688 8.\n#Person2#: Okay, thanks a lot. You did me a great favor just now.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# is going to move but worried about how to move the household stuff. Then #Person1# suggests #Person2# leave everything for the movers, and leaves #Person2# a phone number of a reputable mover.","topic":"call a mover"}
{"fname":"train_253","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is my admission card, and these are the books.\n#Person2#: OK, a moment, please.\n#Person1#: By the way, can I renew the borrowing?\n#Person2#: For which one?\n#Person1#: Sense and Sensibility, English version.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Can I just do it here?\n#Person2#: Sorry. No, you cannot. You should go to the other counter.\n#Person1#: OK, thanks.\n#Person2#: Sorry, this biography is over the deadline. You have to pay extra for it.\n#Person1#: I was thinking of buying this from the bookstore when my father got this from the library. . . anyway, how much should I pay?\n#Person2#: 3 Yuan, please.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Thanks.\n#Person2#: You are welcome. See you next time.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# return books. #Person1# renews the borrowing of one book as well as pays 3 Yuan because of overdue.","topic":"return books"}
{"fname":"train_254","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, aren't you a little too old to be trick-or-treating?\n#Person2#: What are you talking about? Where is your Halloween spirit? Didn't you ever dress up in a costume and go around the neighborhood trick-or-treating with your friends?\n#Person1#: Of course, I did, but when I was ten! Trick - or-treating is for kids, plus, I'm sure people will think you're a kidnapper or something, running around with kids NCP at night.\n#Person2#: Whatever, I'm going next door I heard Mrs. Robinson is giving out big bags of M & Ms!","summary":"#Person1# thinks Tom is too old to be trick-or-treating but Tom insists on doing it.","topic":"trick-or-treating"}
{"fname":"train_255","dialogue":"#Person1#: He's only interested in harassing you. How can he expect us to have so much time to waste?\n#Person2#: I almost want to send him a virus to shut his stupid computer down.\n#Person1#: As obnoxious as Bean is, we should still try to finish this case.\n#Person2#: True-well, do you have any forwards for me to send him?\n#Person1#: Yeah! Remember that one about putting light bulbs in your mouth?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are complaining Bean is obnoxious.","topic":"an obnoxious man"}
{"fname":"train_256","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you mind if I make a suggestion?\n#Person2#: Of course not, go ahead.\n#Person1#: Maybe you should try to quit smoking. You know it is very bad for your health.\n#Person2#: Well, sure it is. Actually, I have been cutting down the amount since two months ago. I used to smoke a pack of cigarettes for a single day. Now I limit it to 6 cigarettes a day.\n#Person1#: You have made a big progress. Quitting smoking is not an easy job. But it will be rewarding in the long run.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your suggestion.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# try to quit smoking, while #Person2# has been cutting down smoking amount since two months ago.","topic":"quit smoking"}
{"fname":"train_257","dialogue":"#Person1#: Life's so boring.\n#Person2#: Well, most of the time it is, I guess.\n#Person1#: What do you think will make you happy?\n#Person2#: I think money will make me happy.\n#Person1#: You heard people say that money doesn't guarantee happiness.\n#Person2#: It will for me. Then I can do all the things I want to do.\n#Person1#: You'll get bored eventually.\n#Person2#: Then I can find something new to do. If I don't have to worry about money, then I don't have to work.\n#Person1#: That's true, I guess. If I didn't have to work, I think I would be happy.\n#Person2#: You see. . . money doesn't equal happiness, but it takes away a lot of responsibilities.","summary":"#Person1# would be happy if #Person1# didn't have to work. #Person2# thinks money doesn't equal happiness but it can take away many responsibilities.","topic":"money and happiness"}
{"fname":"train_258","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you study Chinese at the university here?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. But my characters are very bad.\n#Person1#: It takes a long time to learn Chinese writing.\n#Person2#: Are you Chinese?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am. I am from Taiwan. I came here to study political science.\n#Person2#: How do you like it?\n#Person1#: I like it so far. But my English still needs work.\n#Person2#: I want to study Mandarin and international relations.\n#Person1#: Does the Chinese department here teach regular characters or simplified characters?\n#Person2#: They teach regular characters.\n#Person1#: I see. I'm from Taiwan, so I know regular characters better than simplified.\n#Person2#: You just said your English needs work, yes?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's true. Especially my writing. I think my papers aren't good enough. I make too many grammatical mistakes.\n#Person2#: Well, I am very serious about learning Chinese. But for me the hard part now is pronunciation. You have the four tones in Chinese. It is very hard. Maybe, if you have time, maybe we could do a language exchange.\n#Person1#: You mean you and I?\n#Person2#: Yes, why not? I mean, if you come to this cafe often, maybe we could meet here and practice Chinese and English.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. How often would you like to do it?\n#Person2#: Let's see. . . My schedule right now is quite busy. But I think I could spend 90 minutes a week in language exchange.\n#Person1#: How would we manage it though? How would we spend the 90 minutes?\n#Person2#: First, we could spend 45 minutes working on your English writing. If you want, I could help you edit your papers. Or we could do English conversation. Whatever you want. And then the next 45 minutes you would help me with my Chinese.\n#Person1#: Would I help you with writing?\n#Person2#: No. For me right now, the important thing is spoken Chinese. I need practice. So you could tutor me in speaking. We could use my textbook, and you could ask me questions. Then you could correct my mistakes.\n#Person1#: I think it sounds like a good system. But when is it convenient to meet?\n#Person2#: Well, today is Monday. Actually, for me Monday at this time would be the best. I am free from now until 11\n#Person1#: Me too. In fact, I'm free until 1\n#Person2#: So if you want to meet at 10\n#Person1#: It sounds good. I will bring the papers I'm working on.\n#Person2#: And I will bring my textbook and a tape recorder. I would like to record some things so I can practice on my own.\n#Person1#: Let me give you my phone number.\n#Person2#: Sure. I'll give you mine too. Then we can call if we have to cancel for some reason.","summary":"#Person2# studies Chinese but #Person2#'s characters are very bad, #Person2# thinks the hard part now is pronunciation. #Person1# needs to improve English writing since #Person1# makes too many grammatical mistakes. #Person2# suggests they do a language exchange, where they will spend 90 minutes a week on every Monday at 10. They will spend 45 minutes working on #Person1#'s English writing, or they do English conversation. #Person1# would help #Person2# with #Person2#'s Chinese speaking.","topic":"a language exchange"}
{"fname":"train_259","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you today, Alice?\n#Person2#: Well, I came to talk to you because I want to apply for a scholarship.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. You're an excellent student. I'd be very willing to help you with that.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I really appreciate it. In fact, I do need a letter of recommendation for this scholarship.\n#Person1#: What kind of scholarship is it?\n#Person2#: It's an undergraduate scholarship offered by the American Minority Students Scholarship Association. I'm eligible for it because I'm Asian American.\n#Person1#: Fine. I know about that scholarship. You have to be a student in your junior year, and you have to have a grade point average of 3. 7 or higher.\n#Person2#: I'm a junior now, and my GPA is 3. 92.\n#Person1#: Excellent. So you'll have a good chance of getting it.\n#Person2#: Well, I hope so. The competition is probably pretty heavy. And they want a writing sample too.\n#Person1#: Do you have an essay you want to send them?\n#Person2#: No, they want a special essay. I must write an essay on a particular question they pose.\n#Person1#: What is the question?\n#Person2#: They give applicants a topic. The topic is, The Place of Ethnic Minorities in a Democratic Society. My essay must be three pages typed and double-spaced.\n#Person1#: That's a pretty short essay.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I need to write it by next week.\n#Person1#: Good luck. I'm sure you will do a good job.\n#Person2#: I came here today to talk to you because. . . Well, I need to ask two favors.\n#Person1#: Sure. What are they?\n#Person2#: First, I need a letter of recommendation.\n#Person1#: I'd be happy to write one for you.\n#Person2#: And second. . . Well, I'm not sure if it's normal.\n#Person1#: What is it? Do you want me to read your essay?\n#Person2#: Yes, if you could. I mean, if you could read it to make sure there are no mistakes. Or maybe you'd have some suggestions.\n#Person1#: Of course I could read it. That's no problem. But you need to get it to me soon.\n#Person2#: I will. I want to write the first draft tonight. So I could bring it tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: Alright. If you can bring it to me tomorrow morning, I can talk with you after class on Friday. So I'll have some feedback for you before the weekend.\n#Person2#: That would really help me a lot. I'm very grateful.\n#Person1#: Don't mention it. I'm always willing to help good students.","summary":"Alice wants to apply for a scholarship offered by the American Minority Students Scholarship Association since she is eligible for it that she is Asian American, a student in junior year and has GPA 3. 92. To get the scholarship, Alice must write an essay on the topic--The Place of Ethnic Minorities in a Democratic Society. #Person1# is helping her write a letter of recommendation, read her essay, and give some suggestions.","topic":"apply for scholarship"}
{"fname":"train_260","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your major?\n#Person2#: My major is Business Administration, I am especially interested in Marketing.\n#Person1#: Which university are you attending?\n#Person2#: I attended Suzhou University.\n#Person1#: Have you received any degrees?\n#Person2#: Yes. I received my Bachelor degree in Business Administration.\n#Person1#: What course did you like best?\n#Person2#: Project Management. I was very interested in this course when I was a student. And I think it's very useful for my present work.\n#Person1#: Do you feel that you have received a good general training?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have studied in an English training program and a computer training program since I graduated from university. I am currently studying Finance at a training school.\n#Person1#: English and computer skills are comparatively important to this post, especially in the starting period. Wharfs your ability in these two fields?\n#Person2#: I passed college English Test Band - 4, with good skill in listening, speaking, reading and writing. I haven't got any certificate of computer skills, because I don't think certificates are necessary if what's needed is merely operating a computer. I think, to know how to use a computer is more important. And I'm quite familiar with Microsoft Office","summary":"*#Person1# interviews #Person2# who has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration has received good training in English, computer and finance, is good at English, and is familiar with Microsoft Office, but hasn't got any certificate of computer skills.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_261","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, we are going to have a board meeting next Friday. Will you please arrange it for me?\n#Person2#: Certainly, Mr. Robert. But can I have your plan?\n#Person1#: Sure. Actually it's a routine board meeting. The things to be discussed are all written here.\n#Person2#: Very good. May I keep it? I need it to draw up a notice of the meeting and the agenda.\n#Person1#: Go ahead. It's for your reference. While you are at it, make me a special agenda and don't forget to have enough room at the side for notes.\n#Person2#: You mean you need a more detailed agenda for yourself?\n#Person1#: Exactly. As I am supposed to the chair of the meeting, I don't want it to get out of control.\n#Person2#: I see. Ok, then where do you think we will have the meeting?\n#Person1#: The conference room on the second floor, is that ok?\n#Person2#: Yes, I will see that the room is ready by Friday. And I will check there are enough chairs, and the lighting and air-conditioning are all right.\n#Person1#: Good, and please get some water, glasses and ash tray ready as well.\n#Person2#: Sure, I will. What about the minutes? Do you think I am responsible for that too?\n#Person1#: Definitely. The minutes have to be taken accurately.\n#Person2#: But I am not familiar with the members of the board.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's easy. I will write you a list of their names. You can make a seating plan with the names and give each one a number.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. All right, I'll withdraw and get down to it if you don't mind.","summary":"Jane is helping Mr. Robert arranging a board meeting in the conference room, saying she will check the room in advance, make him a special agenda and take the minutes accurately, as well as make a seating plan according to a list of names of board members Mr. Robert will write.","topic":"a board meeting"}
{"fname":"train_262","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are your stocks doing, Jim?\n#Person2#: Oh, all right. I lost a bunch of money in the last two years, but this year has been pretty good.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I lost money investing in the internet too.\n#Person2#: Just goes to show that you should buy companies not ideas.\n#Person1#: I changed my strategy around too. I invest in good companies now.\n#Person2#: Yeah, me too. Did you hear about Ted?\n#Person1#: No. What happened?\n#Person2#: He lost his kids'college money by trading.\n#Person1#: Oh, boy. His wife can't be happy about that.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their stocks and investment options, and about Ted losing his kids' college money.","topic":"stocks"}
{"fname":"train_263","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Fill it up with regular, please.\n#Person1#: Should I take a look at your battery?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm in a hurry.\n#Person1#: Your car is ready.\n#Person2#: Good! How much is it?\n#Person1#: 250 yuan, please!\n#Person2#: That is expensive.\n#Person1#: You should know about the oil crisis.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# fill up the car for 250 yuan.","topic":"fill it up"}
{"fname":"train_264","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I ask you a question?\n#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.\n#Person1#: How do you get along with the American students in your classes?\n#Person2#: I don't have much contact with them.\n#Person1#: Really? Why not? Don't you go up and talk to them?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. I'm too afraid of making mistakes in English. I don't want to be laughed at.\n#Person1#: You won't get anywhere that way. You're the one who needs to practice English, so you should make the first move. Besides, most American students are really friendly and outgoing. They will be glad to talk to you.\n#Person2#: Thanks for the advice. I guess you're right. It's just hard to overcome my shyness. I really will try from now on. I promise.","summary":"#Person1# is advising #Person2# makes a talk with the American students to practice English since #Person2# is afraid of being laughed at making mistakes in English.","topic":"practice English"}
{"fname":"train_265","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the date today Mr. Brown. I don't have a calendar.\n#Person2#: Today is Tuesday, 25th September, 2001.\n#Person1#: 25th Sep? Oh, I have an appointment tonight.\n#Person2#: What time is your appointment?\n#Person1#: It is at 8 o'clock.\n#Person2#: What time is now? Do you have the correct time?\n#Person1#: I don't know what time it is. It must be about 6 o'clock. I have to go now. I don't want to be late.\n#Person2#: You won't be late. It's still early.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mr. Brown about the date. #Person1# remembers an appointment tonight and leave.","topic":"an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_266","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, Miss?\n#Person2#: Do you have anything which can prevent wrinkles and freckles?\n#Person1#: What is your skin type?\n#Person2#: My skin is kind of oily.\n#Person1#: This nutrition cream is for anti-wrinkling and whitening which is a newcomer brand.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: $ 60. The price is reasonable for its large quantity. What's more, there are some gifts attaching for you.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. What are the gifts attaching?\n#Person1#: You can take one tonic or hand cream.\n#Person2#: I will choose the tonic.\n#Person1#: No problem. You can try this kind of gel which can prevent freckle, the effect will be better if you use this powder foundation applied with it.\n#Person2#: That's the very thing I want.","summary":"#Person1# is helping #Person2# to get a nutrition cream to prevent wrinkles, and a gel to prevent freckles.","topic":"wrinkles and freckles"}
{"fname":"train_267","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you begin by telling me something about yourself?\n#Person2#: What do you want to know?\n#Person1#: The usual, you know, something about your background and experience and anything personal that you feel is pertinent.\n#Person2#: Well, I was born in Shanghai and went to school there, right up through college. My father is a lawyer, and my mother is a teacher.\n#Person1#: Sounds as if you come from a professional family.\n#Person2#: That right. One of my sisters is a doctor and the other one teaches at a university.\n#Person1#: What made you decide to get into computers?\n#Person2#: Oh, nothing in particular, I guess. I always liked mathematics and tinkering with machines.\n#Person1#: Now what about your experience? How long have you been working with computers?\n#Person2#: More than five years now. After I did my engineering degree, I began to specialize in computer technology and I even had my own company for a while.\n#Person1#: It certainly sounds impressive. Why don't you have your credentials sent to me and I'll show them to the board? We'll probably get back to you in a week.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much.","summary":"#Person2# comes from a professional family and has been working with computers for more than five years. #Person2# specializes in computer technology and had a company for a while. #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s credentials, they will get back to #Person2#.","topic":"background and experience"}
{"fname":"train_268","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who is Cindy's husband?\n#Person2#: Cindy's husband is Ron.\n#Person1#: How many children do Cindy and Ron have?\n#Person2#: They have two children-one son and one daughter-as well as one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law.\n#Person1#: Do they have any grandchildren?\n#Person2#: Yes, they have three grandchildren-one girl and two boys.\n#Person1#: Does their daughter get along well with her in-laws?\n#Person2#: Yes, she gets along with them quite well.\n#Person1#: Do they have a large family?\n#Person2#: Their family is very similar to Cindy and Ron's family.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for information about Cindy and Ron's family which have two children and three grandchildren.","topic":"family information"}
{"fname":"train_269","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your long-term goal in this career?\n#Person2#: My long-term goal is to become an expert in this field.\n#Person1#: What would you do to achieve that?\n#Person2#: In order to achieve that objective. I would work step by step and make further study.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s long-term goal and plans.","topic":"a long-term goal"}
{"fname":"train_270","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bill, I'm expecting a big increase in turnover with the coming of the Mid-Autumn Festival. But wholesales are unwilling to supply my orders unless I pay them an advance of 50 % of the full price, for my business is fairly new. I hope that you can make me an advance on loan.\n#Person2#: Do you have stocks or a title deed of a house to pledge as security?\n#Person1#: No. I should be grateful if you could see your way to make an advance against my personal reputation. You may inspect my accounts. From my accounts you can see that I've promptly met all my obligations.\n#Person2#: We do not allow any request for a loan against personal security. This is a common regulation. But we may consider it if you can provide a reliable guarantor.\n#Person1#: Yes, I can. You know Mr. Macready, the famous car dealer here in New York. He agreed to act as my guarantor of a loan in the sum of US $ l0, 000 until the end of this year.\n#Person2#: Good. He is a man of high standing. I think we can grant the loan you need after some further discussion. But I suggest you borrow on overdraft instead of on loan.","summary":"#Person1# requests a loan against personal security, but it doesn't work. #Person2# suggests providing a reliable guarantor and thinks they can grant the loan if Mr. Macready is #Person1#'s guarantor. #Person2# suggests #Person1# borrow on overdraft instead of on loan.","topic":"grant the loan"}
{"fname":"train_271","dialogue":"#Person1#: Say, have you heard about Jennie?\n#Person2#: No, what happened?\n#Person1#: She's had her baby.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's wonderful! When?\n#Person1#: A couple of weeks ago.\n#Person2#: Was it a boy or a girl?\n#Person1#: A girl.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's great! That's what she wanted, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yeah, she always likes the girls.\n#Person2#: What are they going to call her?\n#Person1#: Christine, I think.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Jennie's had a baby girl, and Jennie like girls.","topic":"a baby"}
{"fname":"train_272","dialogue":"#Person1#: Suppose the company offer you a pay raise of 50%, would you be so determined to leave and look for a job as well?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've set my mind down on it. I'd like to find a job with full scope to show my ability.","summary":"#Person1# refuses a pay raise and determines to leave the company.","topic":"dimission"}
{"fname":"train_273","dialogue":"#Person1#: You don't look very happy. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: I've got to write a long composition for my English class, and I just can't come up with any ideas, and it is due tomorrow.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be. too difficult. Remember those pictures you were showing me last week?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Why don't you write something about the camel ride you took?\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. I can also write about our visit to the North Africa.\n#Person1#: Well, now that you're feeling better, I think I'll be on my way. I've got to finish my composition too.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your help. I'm much more relaxed now and once I get organized, it won't be so difficult.","summary":"#Person2# can't come up with any ideas of the composition. #Person1# advises #Person2# to write a composition about the camel ride. #Person2# is very grateful.","topic":"a composition"}
{"fname":"train_274","dialogue":"#Person1#: Reception. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm Mrs. Browning calling from room 203.\n#Person1#: Yes, Madam. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm not clear about the checkout time. I mean how soon do I have to leave my room?\n#Person1#: Normally it's by 12 noon on the day when you'll leave.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear.\n#Person1#: Is there a problem, Madam?\n#Person2#: Well, you see, my plane takes off at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Can I keep the room a bit longer?\n#Person1#: I see. Which room are you in, Madam?\n#Person2#: Room 203, the name is Browning.\n#Person1#: Ah yes, Mrs. Browning. You may keep your room till 2 p.m., if you wish.\n#Person2#: Oh, you are so kind. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# answers Mrs. Browning's question about checkout time, and extends it to 2 p.m.","topic":"checkout time"}
{"fname":"train_275","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ruth. This is Steve speaking. How was the football game yesterday?\n#Person2#: Great. Why did you miss it? Steve?\n#Person1#: My parents didn't let me go because I had a fever. I'm still in bed.\n#Person2#: Too bad you weren't there. We all went together-- Jenny, Jimmy, George and I.\n#Person1#: It must have been freezing sitting outside, wasn't it?\n#Person2#: It was. We were all wrapped up in blankets, wool hats, and heavy coats.\n#Person1#: I hear it started snowing in the middle of the game.\n#Person2#: It did, lightly at first, then harder. But it didn't stop the game. That was the most exciting moment and it was so funny watching the players slipping in the snow.","summary":"Steve had a fever. He calls Ruth to ask about the football game yesterday. Although it was cold outside, Ruth thinks that was great.","topic":"the football game"}
{"fname":"train_276","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.\n#Person2#: Help. Help. Please help me!\n#Person1#: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.\n#Person2#: Calm down! My car is stalled on the freeway, I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor.\n#Person1#: Now relax sir. Explain exactly where you are.\n#Person2#: I'm ... I'm in the southbound lane of the Lincoln Expressway, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait.\n#Person1#: Okay. What's your name sir and your passenger's?\n#Person2#: It's ... it's Bob, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me.\n#Person1#: Okay, now what's the nearest landmark to your location? Pay careful attention.\n#Person2#: Umm, I see golden arches ... McDonalds.\n#Person1#: Okay, is there anyone else with you?\n#Person2#: No, and I've tried to get someone else to stop. [The sound of a bottle breaking.]\n#Person1#: Hey, what was that? [Ahhhh!]\n#Person2#: Ah, someone threw a bottle at me. How soon can someone get here?\n#Person1#: I've just dispatched an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second.\n#Person2#: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance?\n#Person1#: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm.\n#Person2#: Okay. Please hurry. Oh, they're too late. It's a boy!","summary":"#Person2# calls 911 for help, saying #Person2#'s car is stalled on the freeway and a lady passenger is going into labor, stating the nearest landmark to the location is McDonalds'. After #Person1# just sent an ambulance, the lady has had a boy.","topic":"an emergency call"}
{"fname":"train_277","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry, I'm late. Did you hear about the trains?\n#Person2#: Yes, I heard they were running late.\n#Person1#: Well, I realized I might be late, so I tried to find a bus and on my way I bumped into Jerry. He offered me a lift on his motorbike. But unfortunately, he was exhausted by flameout, so in the end, I had to walk.","summary":"#Person1# explains that #Person1# had to walk due to the late of the train and the flameout of Jerry's motorbike.","topic":"the late trains"}
{"fname":"train_278","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Queenie, how are you enjoying yourself at university?\n#Person2#: Hi, Jack, it's a lot of work. But I am having a good time. Are you planning to attend college next year?\n#Person1#: Yeah. Can you tell me what facilities they have for disabled students? My wheelchair doesn't always allow me to get into buildings.\n#Person2#: You should inquire at Student Services. They can discuss your medical history with you confidentially and make allowances. My friends Shannon and Rosie use computers to do their exams, so in your case, I'm sure it would not be a problem.\n#Person1#: What about the wheelchair access?\n#Person2#: The newer buildings have elevators and wide doors, but the older buildings have not been upgraded to accommodate handicapped people as far as I know. What faculty are you planning to go into?\n#Person1#: I am thinking of doing engineering.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Engineering is in the old Adams building. I don't know if there is an elevator.\n#Person1#: Do the buses that go out to campus have facilities to bring wheelchairs on board?\n#Person2#: Yes, that I know for sure. All the buses are equipped with electronic lifts, and there are seats that fold back.\n#Person1#: What about the sidewalks?\n#Person2#: I think most of the sidewalks have been leveled at the corners, so you could probably use your wheelchair, but I am not sure. In fact, if you would like, why don't you come with me? I'll be taking the bus and I could show you around once we got there.\n#Person1#: That's really nice of you, Raphel. I'd really like that.\n#Person2#: Okay, I will come to your house about 8:30 in the morning and we can take the commuter train into town, then catch the bus up to the university.\n#Person1#: Great, I look forward to it.","summary":"Jack asks Queenie the facilities for disabled students at university. Queenie suggests Jack inquiry the Student Services. Queenie says that the newer buildings have wheelchair access, but the older buildings have not been upgraded, and all the buses have facilities to bring wheelchairs on board, so he could probably use the wheelchair on the sidewalks. They will go to university together.","topic":"special facilities"}
{"fname":"train_279","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, I've got a few questions. Let's see. Can you type?\n#Person2#: No,I can't type.\n#Person1#: What about shorthand?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I've never tried.\n#Person1#: So you can't take shorthand and you can't type. What can you do, may I ask?\n#Person2#: Well, I can play the piano and the violin.\n#Person1#: Play the piano and the violin?\n#Person2#: Yes, and I can sing and dance.\n#Person1#: Susan, what are you doing here?\n#Person2#: I want a job. I want to work here.\n#Person1#: But you can't take shorthand, and you can't even type.\n#Person2#: No, of course I can't. I'm an actress.\n#Person1#: But I want a secretary.\n#Person2#: Is this the Grand Theater?\n#Person1#: No, of course not. It's the Grand Hotel. The Grand Theater is on the opposite street.","summary":"Susan, an actress who can play musical instruments but can't type, is wrongly interviewed for a secretary by #Person1#.","topic":"a wrong place"}
{"fname":"train_280","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is it your first time to join the sports meeting of Junior High School? \n#Person2#: Yes, and it's great. What are the events at the sports meeting? \n#Person1#: Long-distance race, dash, hurdle race, relay race, standing long jump, high jump, shotput and so on. \n#Person2#: Our neighbor, Bruce, will take part in the relay race. Let's go have a look. \n#Person1#: OK, let's go. \n#Person2#: The competition will begin in 5 minutes, it's tense here. \n#Person1#: Wonderful, Bruce is taking the lead. \n#Person2#: Other competitors have almost caught up with him. They are neck and neck. \n#Person1#: Come on, Bruce. Come on, Bruce. \n#Person2#: Wow, Bruce crossed the line first. ","summary":"It is the sports meeting of Junior High School. #Person1# and #Person2# cheer for their neighbor Bruce in the relay race.","topic":"cheer for Bruce"}
{"fname":"train_281","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you? \n#Person2#: My daughter. She is missing. I don't know where she is. \n#Person1#: What dose she look like? \n#Person2#: She has blond hair and blue eyes. \n#Person1#: What was she wearing? \n#Person2#: She has a yellow dress on and red sneakers. \n#Person1#: When did you last see her? \n#Person2#: I just saw her down the street. I don't know where she is. \n#Person1#: How long has it been? \n#Person2#: Oh, it's been uh... fifteen minutes. ","summary":"#Person2#'s daughter is missing for fifteen minutes. #Person2# tells her appearance characters to #Person1#.","topic":"the missing daughter"}
{"fname":"train_282","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't wait to retire. \n#Person2#: And then what? \n#Person1#: And then I'm moving to Florida where I can play golf all day, every day! \n#Person2#: That sounds boring to me. \n#Person1#: What do you plan on doing after you retire? \n#Person2#: Yes, I think I will do something new. I've always wanted to be a teacher. \n#Person1#: I admire your energy, Ruth. You are young at heart. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to play golf after retirement while Ruth wants to be a teacher.","topic":"after retirement"}
{"fname":"train_283","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are saying he will be promoted to the general manager? \n#Person2#: Yeah. \n#Person1#: Are you sure? \n#Person2#: Yes. I bet my bottom dollar that he will get promoted. \n#Person1#: Just because he gets on well with everybody? \n#Person2#: Partly, and he's also a hard working man. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# bet whether a man will get promoted.","topic":"the general manager"}
{"fname":"train_284","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't this great? I always wanted to own a farm, live out in the country, grow my own food! \n#Person2#: This is very beautiful. Though I have to confess, I don't know the first thing about farming! \n#Person1#: That's fine! Don't worry about it! \n#Person2#: What was that? \n#Person1#: Relax, it was just a goat! \n#Person2#: And that? \n#Person1#: It's just the cows that are grazing over there. We can milk them later. \n#Person2#: What was that? \n#Person1#: Honey, seriously, It's just a sheep. Relax! Relax, that was just the horses and donkeys that are in the stable. \n#Person2#: You know what? I don't think I can hack it here out in the countryside. I'm going back to the city! ","summary":"#Person1# wants to own a farm and knows some livestock. #Person2# thinks the farm is beautiful but #Person2# can't stand the countryside after seeing the livestock.","topic":"in the countryside"}
{"fname":"train_285","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let' s got out tomorrow night. We can go to a bar and try to find you a girlfriend. \n#Person2#: I don' t think that' s a good idea. I am just not good with approaching someone and starting up a conversation. \n#Person1#: Maybe you just need a few pick-up lines, you know, break the ice. \n#Person2#: Pick-up lines don' t work! \n#Person1#: Come on! You can just walk up to a girl and say'If you were a booger I' d pick you first. ' \n#Person2#: What? Come on! That's just lame! No girl would fall for that! \n#Person1#: Fine, then you can say, 'So there you are! I' ve been looking all over for YOU, the woman of my dreams! ' \n#Person2#: That' s a good one! I think that' s pretty funny. \n#Person1#: Yeah, so you make her laugh, you make a fool of yourself a little bit and then you buy her a drink. \n#Person2#: Ok, how does this sound, 'I was so enchanted by your beauty that I ran into that wall over there. So I am going to need your name and number for insurance purposes. ' \n#Person1#: Nice! Let' s go! ","summary":"#Person1# teaches #Person2# how to start up a conversation with girls at the bar. It is about a few pick-up lines to break the ice. #Person2# thinks pick-up lines don't work but finally gets it.","topic":"start a conversation"}
{"fname":"train_286","dialogue":"#Person1#: God, I didn't realize. I didn't, I didn't know... \n#Person2#: ... Who you were with? I didn't know whom you were with. \n#Person1#: Excuse me? \n#Person2#: Sorry, it's from the Godfather. It's when the, when the movie producer realizes Tom Higgins had emissary of vito corleon, it's just before the horse's head ends up in the bed with all the bloody sheets, you know, wakes up, and aaah! Never mind. \n#Person1#: You were spying on me, weren't you? You probably rented those children. \n#Person2#: Why would I spy on you? \n#Person1#: Because I am your competition which you know perfectly well, or you would not put up that sign just around the corner. \n#Person2#: The entrance to our store is around the corner. And there's no other way of saying that. It's not the name of our store. It's where it is. And you do not own the phrase around the corner. \n#Person1#: What is that? What are you doing? You're taking all the caviar! That caviar is a garnish? \n#Person2#: Look, the reason I came into your store is because I was spending the day with annabell and matt. And I was buying them presents. I'm the type of guy who likes to buy his way into the hearts of children who are his relative. And there's only one place to find a children's book in the neighborhood. That will not always be the case. And it was yours. And it is a charming little bookstore. You probably sell what 350, 000 worth of books in a year. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2# was spying on #Person1# because #Person1# is #Person2#'s competitor. But #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# came into the store is because #Person1#'s store is the only place selling a children's book.","topic":"a store"}
{"fname":"train_287","dialogue":"#Person1#: How often do you exercise? Do you play any sports?\n#Person2#: I do sports at school, that's about 3 hours every week. But that's all. I don't do any sports outside of school.\n#Person1#: Not even any cycling or walking?\n#Person2#: Very rarely. Because my mom takes me to school in the car.\n#Person1#: Did you know that doing jobs around the house like cleaning or gardening can help you lose weight?\n#Person2#: Really? I hate cleaning and gardening. If I have free time, I like reading books.\n#Person1#: What do you usually eat for breakfast and lunch?\n#Person2#: I'm usually in a hurry in the morning, so I just eat some biscuits. At lunchtime, I buy a large bag of potato chips.\n#Person1#: And what do you eat at home in the evening?\n#Person2#: Usually fish with vegetables or sometimes spaghetti.\n#Person1#: Do you often eat snacks between meals?\n#Person2#: Sometimes. I always eat a chocolate bar during my break and I often have a yogurt or an ice cream when I arrive home from school.","summary":"#Person2# does sports at school but doesn't do it outside of school, and doesn't do cycling or walking since #Person2#'s mother drives #Person2# to school. #Person2# eats biscuits for breakfast, potato chips for lunch, fish with vegetables or spaghetti for dinner, and snacks between meals.","topic":"sports and meals"}
{"fname":"train_288","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you give me a ride to the airport tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Depends on what time you need to be at the airport.\n#Person1#: Well, my flight leaves at 10:30 in the morning.\n#Person2#: Did you check in online already?\n#Person1#: Yes, I checked in and I don't have any bags to check.\n#Person2#: So we should leave by 9:00, so you can be there by 9:30.\n#Person1#: It's an international flight.\n#Person2#: Oh, so you need to be there 2 hours before your flight.\n#Person1#: Can you get me to the airport by 8:30?\n#Person2#: That's when I take the kids to school so I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: So how am I going to get to the airport then?\n#Person2#: Guess you'll have to pay for a cab.","summary":"#Person1#'s flight leaves at 10:30. #Person1# asks #Person2# to give a ride to the airport. #Person1# will take a cab since #Person2# doesn't have time.","topic":"go to airport"}
{"fname":"train_289","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're watching TV again Peter.\n#Person2#: I have washed all the bowls and plates.\n#Person1#: But you haven't watered the flowers or fed the birds.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forgot, I will do it now.\n#Person1#: Your dad just did that for you.\n#Person2#: Oh that was really nice of him. Well mom, I turned on the TV only because I want to know the result of the game between Manchester United and Manchester City.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you just search online?\n#Person2#: My computer isn't working.\n#Person1#: Didn't you turn it off after you finished your homework?\n#Person2#: Oh that's right. I forgot. No wonder!","summary":"Peter is watching TV and forgot to do some housework. Peter turns off the TV and uses his computer instead.","topic":"I forgot"}
{"fname":"train_290","dialogue":"#Person1#: So here are your four ticket sir, is there anything else I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was wondering if I could get regular information about what's on?\n#Person1#: Certainly, I can add your name to our mailing list. Would that be ok?\n#Person2#: That would be very good. Yes, please. Oh, and there is something else, sorry one of our group is hard of hearing and I heard that you can supply special headphones?\n#Person1#: That's right, as long as you tell us in advance, we can always do that. I'll book those for you now, and you can just collect them here tomorrow before the show.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much for your help.\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# get regular information by adding #Person2#'s name to the mailing list, and will book special headphones for someone who is hard of hearing.","topic":"before the show"}
{"fname":"train_291","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jack. Who are you writing to?\n#Person2#: I'm writing to my parents, telling them I'll stay here this summer.\n#Person1#: You're not going home? I thought you were going on a trip to Japan with your family.\n#Person2#: Well, I intended, but I thought again in changed my mind.\n#Person1#: Tell me. I'm interested in knowing what keeps you from joining your beloved family and staying here?\n#Person2#: Michael arranged for me to work at his uncle's institution.\n#Person1#: How much will you be paid?\n#Person2#: Judy, I don't do it for money, but for experience. Besides, it's voluntary work.\n#Person1#: You work without payment? That's really something. What kind of work is it?\n#Person2#: I'll be a teacher in one of his uncle's orphanages. When will you leave for home?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow. We'll fly to Hawaii 2 days after.\n#Person2#: Have a nice vacation.\n#Person1#: I'll send you postcards.","summary":"Judy and Jack are discussing summer vacation. Jack will stay because Michael arranged a voluntary work at Michael uncle's institution, while Judy will fly to Hawaii.","topic":"summer vacation"}
{"fname":"train_292","dialogue":"#Person1#: Was that the telephone ringing?\n#Person2#: I didn't hear anything.\n#Person1#: I thought I heard it ring 2 or 3 times.\n#Person2#: Sometimes when the windows are open, you can hear the neighbor's phone.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm expecting an important phone call and I don't want to miss it.","summary":"#Person1# heard the telephone ringing while #Person1# didn't.","topic":"telephone is ringing"}
{"fname":"train_293","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, did you find a green wool scarf? I was here about 5 minutes ago.\n#Person2#: I can look.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: But I only have a gray scarf here. Sorry. Where were you in the store, Sir?\n#Person1#: Well, first I was in the shoe section. Then I looked at sweaters and jackets.\n#Person2#: Just a minute. Hi. It's Sue at the register upstairs. Did you find a green wool scarf? OK. You're in luck! They have your scarf in the shoe section.\n#Person1#: Oh, what a relief! Thanks for your help.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's 4:30. Is there a subway station near here?\n#Person2#: Yes, there's one down there. Toronto has a good public traffic system. There are buses, street cars and trains to different parts of the city and areas outside the city.","summary":"Sue asks #Person1#'s location, helps #Person1# find #Person1#'s green wool scarf in the shoe section and tells #Person1# where the subway station is.","topic":"find a scarf"}
{"fname":"train_294","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yikes! What was that noise?\n#Person2#: I had to blow my nose.\n#Person1#: Did you have to blow right next to the phone?\n#Person2#: Did you hear that?\n#Person1#: Of course I heard that. I thought a plane had crashed into your house.\n#Person2#: It wasn't that loud.\n#Person1#: I will blow my nose sometime for you, and you'll see.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'll take your word for it.\n#Person1#: I thought you had an elephant in your house.\n#Person2#: You're funny.\n#Person1#: What did you say? I think I've gone deaf.\n#Person2#: I'm going into the bathroom to blow my nose. I'll be right back.","summary":"#Person1# complains that the noise of #Person2#'s blowing nose was very loud. #Person2#'ll go into the bathroom to blow the nose.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_295","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but please empty your pockets of all the metal things and put them in this tray.\n#Person2#: Including my keys?\n#Person1#: Yes, and please step over there.\n#Person2#: All right. What shall I do now?\n#Person1#: Just open your bags so we can check them. After that you can pick them up right behind that X-ray machine.\n#Person2#: I've got film in my bag.\n#Person1#: That's all right. This machine will not damage the film.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Can I have your boarding pass? We need to stamp it.\n#Person2#: Sure. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Am I through now?\n#Person1#: Yes. Here is your boarding pass.\n#Person2#: Thank you and goodbye.","summary":"#Person2#'s going through the security. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s bags and stamps #Person2#'s boarding pass.","topic":"airport security"}
{"fname":"train_296","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to find a new furniture set for my living room.\n#Person2#: Where are you going to find one?\n#Person1#: I have no idea.\n#Person2#: Do you want to know where I bought mine?\n#Person1#: Where'd you get it from?\n#Person2#: I got it from IKEA.\n#Person1#: How much did it cost you?\n#Person2#: It cost me a couple thousand for the whole set.\n#Person1#: Is the furniture sturdy?\n#Person2#: The furniture is built extremely well.\n#Person1#: I don't mind paying a lot as long as the quality is good.\n#Person2#: Well, trust me. The quality is fantastic.","summary":"#Person1# wants a new furniture set. #Person2# got #Person2#'s at IKEA which is expensive but of high quality.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_297","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I take your order now, Madam?\n#Person2#: Yes, what would you recommend?\n#Person1#: I'm happy to recommend the fish, It testes delicious, and it is today's special. Our chef is from the coast, and love seafood. Today special is actually his favorite dish. so I'm sure it is a dish that you would love if you are a fan of seafood.\n#Person2#: It does sound wonderful, maybe I'll try it.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else? Maybe I can interest you in one of fine appetizers, such as the escargot.\n#Person2#: Not today, thanks. But I'd like to know any of the vegetarian dishes.\n#Person1#: Yes, here's the menu. What would you think of your order.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry. Maybe I don't want the fish, I think I had the greenbean dish instead.\n#Person1#: What kind of soup would you like?\n#Person2#: I'd like the egg drop soup.\n#Person1#: Ok, is that all?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: what would you like anything to drink or you wait?\n#Person2#: Just iced water, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# recommends the fish. #Person2# looks at the menu and orders the green bean dish, egg drop soup, and iced water instead.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_298","dialogue":"#Person1#: What game do you like?\n#Person2#: I like board games. I like chinese chess and draughts.\n#Person1#: I ' Ve never played Chinese chess before, but I ' Ve seen old men playing it in the street. It looks complicated.\n#Person2#: It ' s about as complicated as chess. The basic rule and moves are simple enough, but there are many strategies that players need to learn.\n#Person1#: I like playing cards. I ' m pretty good at poker. Do you play cards?\n#Person2#: I ' m terrible at cards and so I never play games which involve gambling, like poker. If I did, I ' d lose all my money.\n#Person1#: Do you play bridge?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. It ' s hard to find four players though, so I don ' t play very often. Do you know anyone who plays? If so, we could set up a game.\n#Person1#: I can play quite well. I have a friend who likes playing, but she ' s not very good at it. Shall I invite her to play?\n#Person2#: Sure, I have a friend who play fairly well. We should find out when our friends are free and arrange a game.\n#Person1#: I ' ll call my friend now. you call yours.","summary":"#Person2# likes board games such as Chinese chess and draughts while #Person1# likes cards. They both play bridge and they decide to call their friends and arrange a game.","topic":"games"}
{"fname":"train_299","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. What'll you have?\n#Person2#: I'd like a beer. What kind of beer do you have?\n#Person1#: Draft beer and cans beer. Which do you prefer?\n#Person2#: A draft beer please.\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Could I have some fruit?\n#Person1#: Of course. Wait for a moment, please.","summary":"#Person2# orders a draft beer and some fruit.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_300","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like me to show you our new cleaning unit? It's a clever design.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to see that. What does it clean exactly?\n#Person1#: It washes the solvent off all the metal parts - the blades, trays etc. - and then sends it back into the system.\n#Person2#: What does the unit consist of?\n#Person1#: Well, it's basically two tanks, one for the dirty solvent and one for the clean solvent, a pump and a washing unit. Oh, and there's a cooling system and a filter. It's all controlled by a PLC system, that stands for Process Logic Control.","summary":"#Person1# introduces a new cleaning unit to #Person2# and explains it.","topic":"cleaning unit introduction"}
{"fname":"train_301","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have we sold out all the newspapers for today?\n#Person2#: Yes. What a good job we have done!\n#Person1#: Why are so many extra gifts left here?\n#Person2#: Many customers didn't want them.\n#Person1#: How about giving them to that old man?\n#Person2#: Good idea.\n#Person1#: By the way, do you think it's a good idea to give free gifts to attract customers?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but still it did attract a large crowds today.\n#Person1#: I think it should be more useful to hand out some fliers which is also cheaper.\n#Person2#: But people can just throw them into the trash can as they turn around.\n#Person1#: That's true.\n#Person2#: Anyway, let's just finish out job and get back home.\n#Person1#: Okay. How tiring the job is!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have sold out all the newspapers for today. They're talking about strategies to attract more customers.","topic":"work discussion"}
{"fname":"train_302","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Janice. Our first weekend after being employed is coming. Show me your plan.\n#Person2#: My mom phoned me this morning, and asked me to go back home to have housework chores.\n#Person1#: What are you assigned to do?\n#Person2#: God knows. Speaking of chores, I would rather do some washing than cooking.\n#Person1#: For me, I think I will iron my shirt and trousers. Actually, weekends tend to be the most hectic day in the whole week.\n#Person2#: I really hope that I could sleep like a log all through two nights. But. . . Some one said that weekends are a bit like rainbows ; they look good from a distance but disappear before we get up close to them.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more.","summary":"Janice'll go back home and do chores this weekend. #Person1#'ll iron #Person1#'s shirt and trousers. They think weekends are less attractive than expected.","topic":"weekend"}
{"fname":"train_303","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom! How are you? We missed you at the party last night. Are you OK?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I didn't really feel like going out. I guess I'm feeling a little homesick.\n#Person1#: Come on. We'Ve been through this already! Look, I know the adjustment was hard when you first got here, but we agreed that you were gonna try and deal with it.\n#Person2#: I was. It's just that the holidays are coming up and I won't be able to home because I can't afford the airfare. I'm just longing for some of the comforts of home, like my mom's cooking and being around my family.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it can get pretty lonely over the holidays. When I first got here, I'd get depressed and nostalgic for anything that reminded me of home. I almost let it get to me, but then I started going out, keeping myself busy and before I knew it, I was used to to it.\n#Person2#: I see what you mean, but I'm still bummed out.\n#Person1#: OK. how does this sound. let's get you suited up and hit the dance club tonight. I hear that an awesome DJ is playing and there will be a lot of pretty single girls there!\n#Person2#: You know, I could really go for that. You don't mind being my wingman for tonight?\n#Person1#: Not at all! It be fun! It will be like a boys'night out. . . well kinda. . .\n#Person2#: Great! I must warn you though, whatever happens, don't let me go on a drinking binge. Trust me, it's not a pretty picture!","summary":"Tom tells #Person1# he felt homesick so he didn't go to the party yesterday. #Person1# invites him to get suited up and hit a dance club tonight. Tom cheers up.","topic":"homesick"}
{"fname":"train_304","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look what you've done!\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry, sir. I'll bring you a cloth immediately.\n#Person1#: Yes, and hurry up!\n#Person2#: I'd like to apologize for my carelessness. May I clean it up for you?\n#Person1#: No, I'll do it myself.\n#Person2#: Here is my card, sir. Could you send me the cleaning bill and I will refund the cost to you?\n#Person1#: I should think so, too!\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry to have caused you this trouble.\n#Person1#: Yes, and please be more careful in the future!\n#Person2#: I will, sir. I'm really very sorry.\n#Person1#: That's OK.","summary":"#Person2# stained #Person1#'s clothes by accident. #Person1#'s angry. #Person2# apologizes and promises to pay for the cleaning bill.","topic":"accident"}
{"fname":"train_305","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Mark, this is Lucy.\n#Person1#: What's up?\n#Person2#: I have a friend. He is my best friend and he wants to learn English. He would pay about 100 yuan per hour. Are you interested?\n#Person1#: I don't know.\n#Person2#: So I take it you are not interested.\n#Person1#: No, Lucy. Don't get me wrong. I mean school will be open on Sept. 2nd, and I will have a very tight schedule by then.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. My friend says he can always arrange his schedule around your schedule.\n#Person1#: That will be fine. When can I see him?\n#Person2#: Let's do it this way. I'll take him to your place this Saturday. Then you two can make a schedule.\n#Person1#: Make sure you come here before noon. I will be picking up my friend at the airport in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: How are you going to get there?\n#Person1#: By bus, of course.\n#Person2#: I am sure my friend can give you a ride.\n#Person1#: Great. By the way, what does your friend do?\n#Person2#: He is a lawyer.\n#Person1#: Ok, see you then.\n#Person2#: See you.","summary":"Lucy's lawyer wants to learn English from Mark. Mark hesitates because he'll be busy. Lucy tells him her friend can always arrange the schedule around Mark's so Mike agrees. They'll meet to make a schedule.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_306","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know who's just got married? Old Mc Donald.\n#Person2#: Never! He's over 80, isn't he?\n#Person1#: He's nearly 90.\n#Person2#: Good gracious! Are you sure?\n#Person1#: I am. Whatsmore, his wife is 84.\n#Person2#: Is she really?\n#Person1#: Yes, she is. And guess what, he is her sixth husband.\n#Person2#: Really? Quite a woman, isn't she?","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# old Mc Donald has just married an 84-year-old woman.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_307","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Mary. I haven't seen you for ages. Are you still seeing Paul?\n#Person2#: No. We broke up last month. I'm taking a break from dating for a while.\n#Person1#: Did you break up amicably? Sometimes couples row a lot before splitting up.\n#Person2#: We just decided to stop seeing each other. It was all very amicable. Are you still going out with mike?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am. We're thinking about getting engaged. We'Ve been dating for over a year now.\n#Person2#: Good for you! Have you seen Kelly recently? Is she still dating nick?\n#Person1#: I havn't seen her for a while. She stopped seeing nick because he was cheating on her. He was seeing a girl form his office. One day, she saw them holding hands and ended the relationship immediately.\n#Person2#: She was right to do that. I heard the Neil and Tina getting married soon.\n#Person1#: Really? They'Ve been together for a long time. When are they getting married?\n#Person2#: I think it's 26th September. I'll check and make sure that Tina remembers to invite you to the hen night.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Hey, look at that guy over there. I think he fancies you.\n#Person2#: He certainly looks interested, doesn't he? Shall we invite him over to our table?","summary":"#Person1#'s getting engaged with Mike while Mary broke up with Paul amicably. #Person1# then tells Mary their friends' gossips. And they find a guy and decide to invite him over.","topic":"relationships discussion"}
{"fname":"train_308","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I speak with the property manager, please?\n#Person2#: Hello, this is the property manager. How may I help you?\n#Person1#: During that horrible rainstorm last night, my roof began to leak.\n#Person2#: What room was the leak in?\n#Person1#: It was in our bedroom.\n#Person2#: Are you on the top floor, or is there another apartment above you?\n#Person1#: We are on the top floor.\n#Person2#: I will be sending someone out as soon as I can get hold of the roofer. Will you be home this morning?\n#Person1#: Yes, we will be in.\n#Person2#: Fine. If you do end up going somewhere, we can just use our pass key.","summary":"#Person1# reports the leak of #Person1#'s bedroom roof to the property manager. The manager'll send a roofer out as soon as possible.","topic":" a leak roof"}
{"fname":"train_309","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's it going?\n#Person2#: I'm fine, thank you.\n#Person1#: Did you need help with something?\n#Person2#: If I could, I would like to view the apartment sometime today.\n#Person1#: That won't be possible today.\n#Person2#: Why is that?\n#Person1#: You can only view the apartment with an appointment.\n#Person2#: I would like to make one right now if I can.\n#Person1#: Are you available this Friday?\n#Person2#: Can we do it at 6 o'clock?\n#Person1#: Your appointment for Friday at 6 pm has been confirmed.\n#Person2#: All right. I'll see you on Friday.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# people can't view apartments without appointments. #Person1# helps #Person2# make an appointment for Friday at 6 pm.","topic":"appoint a view"}
{"fname":"train_310","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I meet with you to discuss the project?\n#Person2#: Good idea. We could meet on Monday or Tuesday. Which day would you prefer?\n#Person1#: Tuesday would be good for me.\n#Person2#: OK. Do you think we should meet in the morning or in the afternoon?\n#Person1#: I think the afternoon would be best.\n#Person2#: That will work out. I will e-mail the exact time tomorrow. I need you to bring your plans with you.\n#Person1#: Yes, I will bring my plans with me to the meeting.\n#Person2#: Should we invite the whole committee or should we just have the sub-committee there?\n#Person1#: I feel that the whole committee needs to be there.\n#Person2#: Yes, I agree. We'll make sure that they get notified. Can you find the meeting place?\n#Person1#: Yes, I know how to get there on my own.\n#Person2#: Great! We will send you all the details later. Looking forward to meeting with you!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# would meet with the whole committee to discuss the project plans on Tuesday afternoon.","topic":"arrange a meeting"}
{"fname":"train_311","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I just lost my purse when I was shopping on the street. I guess somebody stole it from me.\n#Person2#: Sorry to hear that. Could you tell me what were in your purse?\n#Person1#: My mobile phone, passport and some cash.\n#Person2#: When did you come to America?\n#Person1#: Just a couple of days ago.\n#Person2#: Could you recall when and where you lost it?\n#Person1#: I have no idea.\n#Person2#: OK. I have written it down. Who is your emergency contact person in America?\n#Person1#: That is my friend Tim who lives nearby.\n#Person2#: OK. We will contact you as soon as we have any clues.","summary":"#Person1# reports to #Person2# that #Person1# lost a purse. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s emergency contact person to contact her if any clues are found.","topic":"lost a purse"}
{"fname":"train_312","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you show me how to use this phone?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can help you with that. Pick up the receiver and hit one of the buttons. Do you hear a tone?\n#Person1#: No, I don't hear anything.\n#Person2#: Next you dial 9 on the keypad. You should hear the tone change. Did you hear it change?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure.\n#Person2#: OK. Well, after you get the line to change you have an outside line. Who are you trying to call?\n#Person1#: I am trying to call a client.\n#Person2#: To call a number on the outside you now just dial the number. For inside calls, punch in the extension number. Has someone given you an extension list?\n#Person1#: No, I don't know anyone's extension.\n#Person2#: All of the extensions are listed on the wall chart over there if you ever need help.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# how to use the phone to make outside and inside calls.","topic":"make phone calls"}
{"fname":"train_313","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I ask some questions regarding to the social benefits?\n#Person2#: Go ahead, please.\n#Person1#: How long is my paid vacation every year?\n#Person2#: You'll have 10 days paid vacation every year.\n#Person1#: What about the insurance and housing policies?\n#Person2#: We will provide you with life insurance, health insurance, accident insurance, housing benefits, heating allowance and transportation allowance.\n#Person1#: How often is the bonus?\n#Person2#: You'll be paid a bonus at the end of every year.\n#Person1#: Do I have training opportunities?\n#Person2#: We provide our employees with training opportunities at home and abroad.\n#Person1#: Well, I don't have any other questions so far. I would like to think for a couple of days before I give you my final answer.\n#Person2#: Sure. I will ask Lucy to call you in two days.\n#Person1#: Ok, thank you for your time and patience.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the social benefits of #Person1#'s offer. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the paid vacation, insurance and housing policies, the frequency of the bonus, and training opportunities. #Person2#'ll give #Person1# the final answer soon.","topic":"social benefits"}
{"fname":"train_314","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can go fishing?\n#Person2#: I like fishing too. I usually fish near the lake.\n#Person1#: I want to go fishing today, but I have left my rod and fishing line at home.\n#Person2#: What a shame.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# usually fishes near a lake. #Person1# wants to go fishing but has left the equipment at home.","topic":"go fishing"}
{"fname":"train_315","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you show me this brooch?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would.\n#Person1#: What is this made of?\n#Person2#: It's sapphire. We have only one brooch of this type. Will you try it on?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will. But how much is it?\n#Person2#: Only 700 yuan.\n#Person1#: It's expensive for me.\n#Person2#: How about this one? This is 500 yuan and the same kind of material as that one.\n#Person1#: It is genuine, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Any kind of goods are dependable as our shop is well-known throughout the city.","summary":"#Person2# likes a sapphire brooch but it's too expensive. #Person1# recommends another one which is cheaper but also genuine.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_316","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is it possible that I have a business trip abroad and work in American once in a while?\n#Person2#: Yes. We are a foreign-invested company and there are many chances to go abroad.\n#Person1#: Is there any training program for the employees to make a further study?\n#Person2#: Sure. We attach great importance to the all-round development of the staff, and the development of individuals will motivate them to work more diligently and efficiently.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about chances of going abroad and the training program for their employees.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_317","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm trying to decide what school to apply for.\n#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure. What's the difference between them?\n#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.\n#Person1#: Which is better?\n#Person2#: One isn't necessarily better than the other. It depends a lot on the school administration and the teachers.\n#Person1#: I hear you have to wear uniforms at private schools.\n#Person2#: Yeah, sometimes.","summary":"#Person1#'s deciding what school to apply for. #Person2# offers information about public schools and private ones.","topic":"school application"}
{"fname":"train_318","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you, Mr. King?\n#Person2#: I'm leaving for Shanghai tomorrow morning. When do I have to settle my bill?\n#Person1#: Is it all right for you to pay the bill this evening?\n#Person2#: That will do. Where shall I go to pay the money?\n#Person1#: At the Cashier's Counter of our hotel, right in the lobby downstairs.\n#Person2#: Would you please get the bill ready before supper?\n#Person1#: All right. Is your companion leaving for Shanghai with you?\n#Person2#: No, he will stay here for two more days. Please keep the room for him.\n#Person1#: Shall I make out a single bill or two separate bills?\n#Person2#: Two separate bills, please.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll surely have the bill ready for this evening.\n#Person2#: Will you give the bill to me at around six o'clock?\n#Person1#: No problem. By the way, do you have any comment to make on our hotel?\n#Person2#: I have had a good stay here. Your service is wonderful. I'm very satisfied with it.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your compliments. You're welcome to our hotel again.\n#Person2#: OK, I will.","summary":"Mr. King's leaving for Shanghai and he wants to pay the hotel bill this evening. #Person1#'ll have the bill ready around six o'clock. Mr. King's satisfied with the service of the hotel.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_319","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, Alice?\n#Person2#: Sorry, Mr. Harrison. I missed my train.\n#Person1#: Why did you miss the train?\n#Person2#: Because I left home a little late.\n#Person1#: Did you get up late or something?\n#Person2#: No. My aunt called me at the last minute.\n#Person1#: Tell her not to call you in the morning.\n#Person2#: I will, Mr. Harrison. I'm really sorry for being late.\n#Person1#: If you are late again, I can't let you pass for this class.\n#Person2#: Oh, please.","summary":"Alice's late for the class because she missed the train. Mr. Harrison says she will not pass the class if being late again.","topic":"late for class"}
{"fname":"train_320","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you like to do in your spare time?\n#Person2#: I like to be with people. Last weekend I went to a Japanese friend's place. What about you?\n#Person1#: I like spending time in my room, reading, writing and thinking.\n#Person2#: Oh, I just remembered something important. You said you like writing, right? Could you write an article about what you saw and heard in London? You can write whatever you like.\n#Person1#: You really want to read my article?\n#Person2#: Not me, an editor of a magazine wants to read it.\n#Person1#: Who is the editor?\n#Person2#: My father. He recently discovered that you just got back from studying English in England. He would like to hear your views on British culture.\n#Person1#: Thank you and your father. I will try my best. But, you know, my English is poor...\n#Person2#: Don't worry. My father will help you correct it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their hobbies, which reminds #Person2# of#Person1# likes writing. #Person2#'s father is a magazine editor and he wants to read articles about #Person1#'s views on British culture.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_321","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ms. Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?\n#Person2#: I wrote my first book when I about six. It was about a small tiger. And I've been writing ever since.\n#Person1#: Why did you choose to be an author?\n#Person2#: Well, if you want to achieve happiness, step one would be finding out what you love doing most. Step two would be finding someone to pay you to do this. I consider myself very lucky to be able to support myself by writing.\n#Person1#: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?\n#Person2#: I suppose I might write one. But I never really imagine a target audience when I'm writing. The ideas come first. So it really depends on the ideas that grasp me next.\n#Person1#: Where did the ideas for the Harry Potter books come from?\n#Person2#: I've no idea where the ideas came from. And I hope I'll never find out. It would spoil my excitement.","summary":"Ms. Rowling tells #Person1# about her experience of being a writer and ideas for the Harry Potter books.","topic":"an interview with Ms. Rowling"}
{"fname":"train_322","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's see. That's two pairs of trousers, one lady's dress and one man's overcoat.\n#Person2#: And this sports shirt too, all cleaned and ironed. When will they be ready?\n#Person1#: Is Sunday morning soon enough?\n#Person2#: Well, yes, but I need that coat earlier.\n#Person1#: We do have a special quick service at an extra charge of 15%.\n#Person2#: When will it be ready?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow afternoon. Any time after four o'clock.\n#Person2#: How late are you open?\n#Person1#: Until 9 o'clock in the evening, sir.\n#Person2#: Fine. That leaves me plenty of time to pick it up after work.\n#Person1#: OK. You can come for the coat any time after 4 o, clock.\n#Person2#: Good. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# sends some clothes to #Person1#'s store to have them cleaned and ironed. #Person2# needs the coat earlier so he has a special quick service.","topic":"at a laundry"}
{"fname":"train_323","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Is there an airline flying to New York this afternoon?\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. I can't sell you a ticket. Our computer is down.\n#Person1#: If your computer is down, just write me a ticket.\n#Person2#: Sorry, I can't. The computer is the only one allowed doing so.\n#Person1#: Hmm... Then what do all you people do?\n#Person2#: We give the computer the information about your trip, and then it tells us whether you can fly with us or not.\n#Person1#: So when it goes down, you go down with it.\n#Person2#: I am truly sorry, sir. But there is nothing I can do.\n#Person1#: How long will the computer be down?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I've got no idea. Sometimes it's down for 10 minutes; sometimes for two hours. There's no way we can find out without asking the computer, and since it's down, it won't answer us.\n#Person1#: Well, let's forget the computer. Is there any other airline flying to New York within the next few hours?\n#Person2#: I wouldn't know. Only the computer knows. It just can't tell me.","summary":"#Person1# wants an airline ticket to New York this afternoon, but the computer is down and #Person2# can do nothing without it. #Person1#'s being unreasonable.","topic":"buy plane tickets"}
{"fname":"train_324","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Gary. How handsome you are in the blue coat!\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'm very glad to hear that.\n#Person1#: I like your new coat very much. Where did you get it?\n#Person2#: Well, I got it from the department store where there are many clothes, from shirt to skirt, from jacket to coat.\n#Person1#: Oh. I know that store. Clothes there are expensive for me. How much did it cost you?\n#Person2#: Not as much as the saleswoman asked for. She wanted $90.\n#Person1#: So. how much did you pay for it in the end?\n#Person2#: I tried to make her bring down to half the price.\n#Person1#: Wow! How smart you are! In fact, I have been attracted by a cool hat in that store for a long time. Can you help me bring its price down?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but I can have a try.\n#Person1#: Then, thank you very much.","summary":"Gary tells #Person1# he managed to bring down the price of his new blue coat to half. #Person1# requests Gary to help #Person1# bargain for a cool hat.","topic":"bring down price"}
{"fname":"train_325","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have any kind of punishment in your life and studies? \n#Person2#: Yes, just once. \n#Person1#: What was the reason? \n#Person2#: I once played truant when I was in college because I intended to organize a donation activity for the disaster-hit areas in Sichuan. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# once was punished because #Person2# played truant in college.","topic":"punishment"}
{"fname":"train_326","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have to do some shopping. \n#Person2#: What are you going to look for? \n#Person1#: I'm trying to buy a new bedroom set. \n#Person2#: What store are you going to? \n#Person1#: I'm not sure. \n#Person2#: You don't know? \n#Person1#: I have no idea where to find one. \n#Person2#: Would you like me to tell you where I got mine. \n#Person1#: I would appreciate that. \n#Person2#: I went to get mine from IKEA. \n#Person1#: Is the furniture at IKEA cheap? \n#Person2#: They're not cheap, but neither is their furniture. ","summary":"#Person1# wants a new bedroom set. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got #Person2#'s from IKEA.","topic":"buy a bedroom set"}
{"fname":"train_327","dialogue":"#Person1#: hey, Lily, what are you doing? \n#Person2#: waiting for someone. \n#Person1#: you mean the boy you met on MSN? \n#Person2#: you're right. He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him. \n#Person1#: you must be joking. You can't fall in love with someone you've never met! \n#Person2#: I know, but I keep thinking of him every day. And I get really depressed when he's not online. \n#Person1#: I think it's just a crush. You can't be serious. \n#Person2#: well, this might be silly. But I just can't get him off my mind. And I can't help missing him. \n#Person1#: did you tell him? \n#Person2#: yes. He said I'm his dream girl. \n#Person1#: you shouldn't take it too seriously. It might be a lie. \n#Person2#: I know. I can't tell whether he's serious or not so I need your advice. \n#Person1#: I think you should enlarge your circle of real life friends, and then the right person will come along. ","summary":"Lily tells #Person1# she's in love with a boy she met on MSN. #Person1# suggests she shouldn't take it too seriously and should enlarge her circle of real friends.","topic":"online affection"}
{"fname":"train_328","dialogue":"#Person1#: Gordon, you're ever so late. \n#Person2#: Yes, I am sorry. I missed the bus. \n#Person1#: But there's a bus every ten minutes, and you are over an hour late. \n#Person2#: Well, I missed several buses. \n#Person1#: How on earth can you miss several buses? \n#Person2#: I, ah. . . , I got up late. \n#Person1#: Oh, come on, Gordon, it's the afternoon now. Why were you late really? \n#Person2#: Well, I. . . I lost my wallet, and I. . . \n#Person1#: Have you got it now? \n#Person2#: Yes, I found it again. \n#Person1#: When? \n#Person2#: This morning. I mean. . . \n#Person1#: I am not convinced by your explanation. ","summary":"Gordon's over an hour late and tries to make excuses, but #Person1# doesn't believe him at all.","topic":"be late"}
{"fname":"train_329","dialogue":"#Person1#: Make yourself at home.My house is always open to you. \n#Person2#: I've been looking forward to seeing you. \n#Person1#: Would you care for a drink? \n#Person2#: Just a cup of soda for me,please. \n#Person1#: What are you going to do next month? \n#Person2#: I'm thinking of going to Europe. \n#Person1#: Oh,really? And what are you going to do there? \n#Person2#: Oh,I think I'll just travel around for a while \n#Person1#: Lucky you! ","summary":"#Person2# is being a guest at #Person1#'s home. #Person2# tells #Person1# next month #Person2#'s traveling to Europe.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_330","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you want to be a teacher? \n#Person2#: It's a job I have been dreaming of for many years. While it is difficult, I am convinced that there is nothing more noble and rewarding than this profession. \n#Person1#: Do you know about our school? \n#Person2#: Yes, a little. I know your school is one of the best known in this town. There are about 200 children in the school. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to be a teacher because it's #Person2#'s dream job.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_331","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am having a hard time at my job. \n#Person2#: What's wrong, Julia? \n#Person1#: My colleagues quickly get promotions, while I always get sidelined. I don't know what to do anymore. \n#Person2#: Don't give up so soon. \n#Person1#: But I don't know what else I can do. I am willing to work hard. Sometimes I make mistakes and the boss is not happy. \n#Person2#: Mistakes are just a lessons to learn from. \n#Person1#: Tell that to my boss. \n#Person2#: Do you know Abraham Lincoln? \n#Person1#: Yes. \n#Person2#: He grew up poor in Kentucky and barely had a year of schooling, but he went on to become the President of United States. \n#Person1#: He was also assassinated because of his views. \n#Person2#: He is known as American's greatest president. Do you know why? Because he fought against slavery and secession at a time in history where others were too afraid to do anything. He succeeded because of his ambition and generous spirit. \n#Person1#: Well, if he can become president, then I can at least get a promotion. \n#Person2#: That's the spirit. Never give up on your dream. ","summary":"Julia's having a hard time at her job. #Person2# takes Lincoln as an example to inspire her to never give up.","topic":"cheer up"}
{"fname":"train_332","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you studying any languages here? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm studying in the Foreign Languages Department. \n#Person1#: What are you majoring in? \n#Person2#: I'm majoring in English. \n#Person1#: Is it difficult to learn? \n#Person2#: Yes. The language is hard to learn, but it's interesting. \n#Person1#: Do you know anything about Britain and America? \n#Person2#: I'm reading a lot of books about the two countries. I like the culture. \n#Person1#: Right. It's important to learn the culture of a nation if you want to learn the language well. \n#Person2#: You're right. ","summary":"#Person2# majors in English. #Person1# thinks learning the culture of a nation is important if people want to learn its language.","topic":"language learning"}
{"fname":"train_333","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your doctors' appointment?\n#Person2#: It was fine. He says that I'm pretty healthy overall. But I told him that I have trouble sleeping sometimes and he offered me sleeping pills.\n#Person1#: Did you take them?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid they're harmful to my health.\n#Person1#: So what are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I think I will schedule an appointment with the psychologist. Maybe I can't sleep because I have too much anxiety. Talking to someone may help.\n#Person1#: You know I used to have trouble sleeping and I found a few things that help. If I exercise outdoors in the morning, it relaxes me all day. Also, if I don't use my phone or computer after 8:00 pm, then I can easily fall asleep at 10.\n#Person2#: Those are good suggestions. Maybe I should try those things before I pay to see a psychologist.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you might as well try.","summary":"#Person2# has trouble sleeping sometimes and is going to see the psychologist. #Person1# offers some good suggestions that #Person2# may try.","topic":"sleep well"}
{"fname":"train_334","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to make a plane reservation.\n#Person2#: We can book your trip right now, what is your destination?\n#Person1#: I need to fly to New York City.\n#Person2#: What date would you like me to book this plane ticket for you?\n#Person1#: I need a flight on July fourth.\n#Person2#: You can fly out of Los Angeles International or Burbank Airport. Which do you prefer?\n#Person1#: I will fly out of whatever airport with the cheapest price.\n#Person2#: If you have a choice, would you rather fly in the morning or later in the day?\n#Person1#: I would like to book an afternoon flight.\n#Person2#: I have booked you a flight in the afternoon, your ticket will arrive in the mail, within 3 days.","summary":"#Person1# books an afternoon plane ticket to New York City on July fourth with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"book plane tickets"}
{"fname":"train_335","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, where are you working now?\n#Person2#: In a clothing factory, but I'm trying to find another job.\n#Person1#: Really, why?\n#Person2#: You know, I've been working there for more than 6 years, but I can't even buy a house.\n#Person1#: But do you like the job and the people?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. The job is nice and the people are nice too.\n#Person1#: Well, if you like the job, I suggest that you apply for a loan.\n#Person2#: But applying for a loan is complicated, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Absolutely not, but you must consider 3 things.\n#Person2#: What are they?\n#Person1#: The interest rate, the banks reputation and the loan term. Choose a bank with the best service and the lowest interest.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's such a good idea. Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# wants to find another job because #Person2# cannot afford a house though #Person2# likes the job. #Person1# suggests #Person2# apply for a loan instead.","topic":"apply for loan"}
{"fname":"train_336","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wrote this song last night. I've been feeling very creative lately.\n#Person2#: It was interesting. I've never heard a song about bees before.\n#Person1#: I was just thinking about these last night and how they buzz around the flowers. I had to pick up my guitar and start composing.\n#Person2#: I bet you have a lot of other songs.\n#Person1#: Oh yeah, I wrote one about the ocean the other day. And I have others about socks, my mom, picking apples and tons of other things. I think I'm going to put them all on an album.\n#Person2#: Good idea.\n#Person1#: Maybe I will get really famous and go on tour. Want to be in my band?\n#Person2#: Well, my style is really different from yours. Your songs are so happy and light.\n#Person1#: I have some sad songs, too. We would make a really good team I think. Come over to my place later and let's see how we sound together.","summary":"#Person1# shares #Person1#'s original songs with #Person2# and invites #Person2# to join #Person1#'s band.","topic":"band invitation"}
{"fname":"train_337","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you with anything?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend.\n#Person1#: Congratulations, that is very exciting. Do you know what kind of ring you're looking for?\n#Person2#: Not really. I'm not too good at this kind of stuff.\n#Person1#: Do you know what she likes?\n#Person2#: She really likes colorful stones. I know that she prefers red and yellow. She likes diamonds. But I think she would also like a ruby or something else that's really bright.\n#Person1#: We have some gorgeous ruby rings over here. Does she like silver or gold?\n#Person2#: Gold.\n#Person1#: This one here is really nice. The gold band is on the thinner side.\n#Person2#: I like that one. Do you have anything with a smaller stone?\n#Person1#: This one here has a small stone. There was a nice design on the band, too.\n#Person2#: I think this may be the one. I'm going to send a photo of it to my mom.","summary":"#Person2# wants an engagement ring for his girlfriend. #Person1# recommends some gorgeous ruby rings. #Person2# chooses a gold one with a smaller stone and will ask his mom for advice.","topic":"buy an engagement ring"}
{"fname":"train_338","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, can you take me shopping this weekend? I need to find a dress.\n#Person2#: The big dance is this weekend? Wow, sure, I can do that. When is it?\n#Person1#: It's at the end of the month.\n#Person2#: Wow, I cannot believe you were almost done with high school. I still remember your first day of kindergarten.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I'm not so little anymore. I'm heading off at college at the end of the summer.\n#Person2#: Don't remind me. I'm really going to miss you.\n#Person1#: Ah, thanks, dad.","summary":"#Person1# wants her dad to take her shopping to buy a dress for the high school big dance. Her dad is nostalgic about her growth.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_339","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Mike, could you please tell me something about your study experiences?\n#Person2#: OK. I studied in Australia for 5 years, in America for a year and in Japan for more than 3 years.\n#Person1#: Is that so? Did you also study in your home country Canada?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I went to primary school in Canada.\n#Person1#: You've had quite a lot of experiences around the world.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's been interesting.\n#Person1#: So what did you and your friends like to do for fun when you were in America?\n#Person2#: Well, teenagers all like to have parties and American students like to have parties at their own houses. Every weekend different students would invite me to their places, and we would have a great time.","summary":"Mike tells #Person1# his study experiences around the world, then introduces fun activities when he was in America.","topic":"study experiences"}
{"fname":"train_340","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is the schedule for tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Let me see, a meeting with bill lines at 10:00 in the morning and all the paperwork is ready, and then a trip to the national lab at 3:00 in the afternoon and at 7:00 in the evening we'll have dinner with Mr. Cooper manager of LG company.\n#Person1#: Another busy day, but please don't plan anything for Saturday. I'm going to a basketball match with my family.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the schedule for tomorrow. #Person1# asks #Person2# not to plan anything for Saturday.","topic":"schedule"}
{"fname":"train_341","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I want to ask you how to draw money.\n#Person2#: There is quite a long line in front of the bank windows. Please use this machine.\n#Person1#: How to use it?\n#Person2#: Please plug your bank card here and then operate by steps.\n#Person1#: What can I do if the card doesn't come out after I plug it?\n#Person2#: It doesn't happen generally.\n#Person1#: What can I do if only one hundred yuan come out after I withdraw 500 yuan?\n#Person2#: Sir, please take it easy.\n#Person1#: If I withdraw 500 yuan, 5000 yuan comes out. Haha, how nice!\n#Person2#: Sir, please don't lose yourself into daydreams. There are many people waiting here.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to draw money from the machine, then #Person1# keeps imaging situations where the machine is broken.","topic":"draw money"}
{"fname":"train_342","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are those jeans?\n#Person2#: They fit me well and I like the style, but I find them a little bit too long.\n#Person1#: What if you roll them up a little?\n#Person2#: I guess I could, but then they would look different.\n#Person1#: I see, we can make them shorter for you if you want.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that would be great.\n#Person1#: Sure thing, though it will take about 2 hours. You can pay for them first and come back in the afternoon or evening to pick them up.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Can I pick them up tomorrow?\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# likes new jeans but they are too long. #Person1# offers to make them shorter. #Person2#'ll pick them up tomorrow.","topic":"buy jeans"}
{"fname":"train_343","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I want to know how much it costs to have a manicure and pedicure.\n#Person2#: Usually it's 60 dollars for a manicure, and 80 dollars for a pedicure. But with this special discount, the total for both is only one hundred and 20 dollars, and you can get them painted.\n#Person1#: That's nice. I'd like to give it a try. I think I like passion red. please.\n#Person2#: Alright.Do you want your cuticles cut, too?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: Would you like the shapes square or round?\n#Person1#: Square. But with round at the edges, please.\n#Person2#: All right, it's done. Please follow me to the drying section.\n#Person1#: How long will it take to get them dry?\n#Person2#: Ten or about five minutes. You'll be all set.\n#Person1#: I see, thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person2# doing a manicure and pedicure together is one hundred and 20 dollars. #Person2# finishes the operation and takes #Person1# to the drying section.","topic":"manicures and pedicures"}
{"fname":"train_344","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi there. Welcome to Lincoln Corporate Services. How can we help?\n#Person2#: Hi. I was wondering what kind of fixed asset loans you have? Do you have Fixed Asset Loans?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. You'll go through the acceptance application, then a first review, then an evaluation and examination and finally get approval. Why don't you read through this brochure? It outlines all of the important aspects of the loan, the terms and conditions, etc.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea, to familiarise myself with it. Then, I'll be back if we decide to go ahead.","summary":"#Person1# introduces how to apply for fixed asset loans and gives #Person2# a brochure to know more.","topic":"enquiry on loans"}
{"fname":"train_345","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor, save my baby, please\n#Person2#: What symptoms does he have?\n#Person1#: He has had a fever for one day. Just now at home, he had febrile convulsions with teeth and fists clenched and eyes turned up. We were at a loss what to do. We called an ambulance and brought the baby here.\n#Person2#: How long did the convulsion last?\n#Person1#: About 3 minutes.\n#Person2#: Does he have any other complaints?\n#Person1#: Three days ago, he began to cough, sneeze and have a running nose. Yesterday, he began to have a fever.\n#Person2#: Have you taken his temperature?\n#Person1#: It was 38 C this morning and it was 39 C just now.\n#Person2#: Let me examine him to see if there is any rash. No rash.\n#Person1#: Is it serious? Is it meningitis?\n#Person2#: No, it is not meningitis. Just a high fever and convulsions, which results from a virus upper respiratory tract inflection.\n#Person1#: Does he have to be admitted to hospital?\n#Person2#: No. No need for admission. I'll give the baby analgia nose drops to bring down the temperature first. Then I will give you a prescription. The pink tablets are used for his fever. When his temperature is over 38  C, give him one tablet. The other tablets are sedatives for his convulsions. The white liquid is for the cold. Give the baby plenty of water to drink.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much, doctor.","summary":"#Person1#'s baby has a fever and febrile convulsions. The doctor asks about the symptoms and duration. Then the doctor examines the baby and says there is no need for hospital admissions since it's not serious, and tells #Person1# what #Person1# needs to do.","topic":"seeing doctor"}
{"fname":"train_346","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, I ' d like to fix the light in the corridor, it keeps flashing, which drives me crazy. Would you like to help me with the ladder?\n#Person2#: Monica, wait a moment. I think we ' d better call the repair man to do it.\n#Person1#: I think I can handle it by myself.\n#Person2#: I ' d like you to have a look at the safety manual of our company.\n#Person1#: I see. If I got hurt when fixing the light, even during office hours, I wouldn ' t get compensation from our company since repairing is not my responsibility.\n#Person2#: Other company rules also need your attention.\n#Person1#: Like this one? Never wear loose clothes or hair when operating the shredder. Yeah, thank you for telling me.\n#Person2#: Don ' t mention it.","summary":"Monica wants to fix the light by herself, and Lucy stops her by advising her to look at the safety manual.","topic":"safety discussion"}
{"fname":"train_347","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Becky, what's up?\n#Person2#: Not much, except that my mother-in-law is driving me up the wall.\n#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: She loves to nit-pick and criticizes everything that I do. I can never do anything right when she ' s around.\n#Person1#: For example?\n#Person2#: Well, last week I invited her over to dinner. My husband and I had no problem with the food, but if you listened to her, then it would seem like I fed her old meat and rotten vegetables. There's just nothing can please her.\n#Person1#: No, I can't see that happening. I know you're a good cook and nothing like that would ever happen.\n#Person2#: It's not just that. She also criticizes how we raise the kids.\n#Person1#: My mother-in-law used to do the same thing to us. If it wasn't disciplining them enough, then we were disciplining them too much. She also complained about the food we fed them, the schools we sent them too, and everything else under the sun.","summary":"Becky complains that her mother-in-law likes to criticize everything she does for example the food Becky made and how they raise the kids. #Person1#'s mother-in-law did the same thing on children rasing.","topic":"complaints about mother-in-law"}
{"fname":"train_348","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you take a bus to and from work?\n#Person2#: Yeah, everyday. And there ' s only one choice. All the other buses are going the other direction.\n#Person1#: Hmm. I have the same problem. When I leave work, it ' s always rush hour. So the buses are always crowded.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah, it ' s terrible. I will tell you the funniest thing I have seen in China. It ' s when so many people try to get onto one city bus, and the last guy is squeezed in so tight that the door is tightly pressed against his butt.\n#Person1#: That sounds terrible the way you describe it. But you know, not long ago I really suffered on the bus.\n#Person2#: What happened? Were you having a hard time getting on a bus?\n#Person1#: You just can ' t imagine! I waited for the first bus but it was too full, so I waited for the second, and it was still very crowded. Then I decided not to wait for the next one, and got on the second bus. It was so full that I had to stand on one foot! No kidding!\n#Person2#: Hmm. Good exercise, uh?\n#Person1#: Yeah, absolutely!\n#Person2#: And it ' s so much fun. One day, the bodies were so tightly packed that some girl ' s behind was pressed against my front. I was afraid to put my hands down for fear of accidentally groping her.\n#Person1#: You were so happy, weren ' t you?\n#Person2#: What do you think? I ' m a good boy.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about crowded buses. #Person1# says #Person1# once stood on one foot on a full bus as he decided not to wait for another one, and #Person2# says he tried desperately to not accidentally put hands on a girl since the bus was too full.","topic":"crowded bus"}
{"fname":"train_349","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tomorrow I'll take you to some places that I'm sure you will have interest in.\n#Person2#: Where else haven't I been to yet?\n#Person1#: Not many but these ones. They are the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls!\n#Person2#: Sounds great! How many kinds of folk collections they have?\n#Person1#: Well, there're actually over 200 kinds of folk collections in this city, that's half the collections of antique objects in China. There's one exhibition hall for multiple collection, and several individual display rooms for private collections.\n#Person2#: Private collectors! Oh, they must have excellent collections. I'll go and see each of them. What kinds of collections can I see? Come on, David, don't keep me in suspense!\n#Person1#: No hurry! I'll tell you now. The collections include ancient cases and caskets, tea sets, abacuses, precious sea shells and conches, jars and water abacuses for study use, drama costumes, agates, ancient coins, butterflies, fans, mini musical instruments, root-carving, rare stones and rocks, model ships, model cars.\n#Person2#: Enough, David! I can't wait anymore. Let's go right now!\n#Person1#: Okey, Okey. We'll start from the Folk Collection Exhibition House, a multi-folk collection exhibition hall, where the best of local antique objects are on constant display. The hall itself used to be the site of a local club in the late King Dynasty, a well preserved piece of antique architecture itself. Academic research seminars and exchanges between domestic and international experts are often organized there.\n#Person2#: Very interesting. That's really a place I must go and see. And then?\n#Person1#: If you have interest in butterflies, you must go to the Butterfly Exhibition. Mr. Chen, owner of the private museum, has a large collection of specimen of over 1 000 species of butterflies from more than 20 countries for public display. Quite a lot of them are state-level treasures.\n#Person2#: Mr. Chen himself has become an authority in this area, and master of butterfly sample making, I should say.","summary":"David tells #Person2# tomorrow he will take #Person2# to the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls. David introduces the number of collections displayed in different rooms and kinds of collections. #Person2# can't wait to visit. They will start from the Folk Collection Exhibition House and #Person1# recommends the Butterfly Exhibition owned by Mr. Chen.","topic":"exhibition tour"}
{"fname":"train_350","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but can you tell me the way to the railway station?\n#Person2#: Just go straight along this street, turn left at the first crossing and walk straight ahead about 100 meters. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: About how long will it take me to get there?\n#Person2#: It's about 20 minutes'walk, I think.\n#Person1#: I see. Is there a bus I can take?\n#Person2#: Yes, you can take the No. 5 bus over there. Get off at the next stop.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much for your help.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the railway station and the bus #Person1# can take to get there.","topic":"asking for directions"}
{"fname":"train_351","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Mr. Fang! It's good to see you again. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello, Miao Ping. I'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account today.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem, Mr. Fang. Have you got your Certificate of Use of Foreign Exchange Account and the Foreign Exchange Account Opening Notice with you? Our most widely used currencies are US dollar, Japanese yen and Hong Kong dollar.\n#Person2#: I need to open a US dollar account, trade with America is going up each year.\n#Person1#: We will transact this for you as soon as we can after the materials you have given me have been checked and verified.\n#Person2#: Good, thanks. I look forward to hearing from you.","summary":"Miao Ping helps Mr. Fang open a US dollar account and tells him they will transact immediately after checking and verifying his materials.","topic":"opening an account"}
{"fname":"train_352","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jason, there is going to be a screening of Final Destination 3 at our campus cinema tomorrow. I plan to go to see it.\n#Person2#: Is it a horror movie?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I love horror movies. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?\n#Person2#: No way. I will be scared out of my wits.\n#Person1#: That's funny, I didn't know a big fellow like you could be so soft and timid on the inside.\n#Person2#: Hey, how would you like to taste my fist?\n#Person1#: Alright, all joking aside, what kinds of moves do you like?\n#Person2#: Um, let me see, romance, comedy. documentary, action, science fiction, animated and so on.\n#Person1#: That is to say, you like all genres except for horror movies.\n#Person2#: Yeah. It seems like we don't speak the same language as far as movies are concerned.\n#Person1#: Not quite. I also greatly enjoy romance and comedy.\n#Person2#: The Notebook is this type of movie.\n#Person1#: Really? I haven't heard of it.\n#Person2#: Well then, this could be a nice opportunity to enjoy it together. I bet you'd love it.\n#Person1#: Ok. I can't wait to see it. Let's go!","summary":"#Person1# invites Jason to watch a horror movie with #Person1#. Jason refuses because he doesn't want to be scared. They discuss the genres they like and decide to watch a romantic comedy called The Notebook.","topic":"movie discussion"}
{"fname":"train_353","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did everyone fill out their entry permits?\n#Person2#: Yes. The videographer has already started filming my parents trying to speak English with the flight attendants.\n#Person1#: Speaking of flight attendants, they keep smiling at me. I wonder why. . .\n#Person2#: It'll be the year 2000! The flight attendants are coming over here. They're carrying bottles of champagne!\n#Person1#: That's because it's time.\n#Person2#: Time for what?\n#Person1#: It's time to make our wedding wish come true. . .\n#Person2#: You mean get married now? On the plane?\n#Person1#: Why not? I've got the rings ready.\n#Person2#: I don't know what to say, Jack!\n#Person1#: Hopefully, you'll say ' yes '. . .","summary":"Jack and #Person1# are on a plane talking about the flight attendants. Then Jack proposes to #Person1# suddenly which surprises #Person2#.","topic":"proposal"}
{"fname":"train_354","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you in such a hurry?\n#Person2#: I should finish it as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, do it step by step\n#Person2#: Why can I learn it?\n#Person1#: Don't worry, do it step by step.\n#Person2#: I feel I really stupid.","summary":"#Person1# encourages #Person2# who feels self-abased in learning.","topic":"encouragement"}
{"fname":"train_355","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear that there is a festival called Duanwu in China.\n#Person2#: Yes. It is also called Dragon Boat Festival.\n#Person1#: Why are you celebrating this festival?\n#Person2#: We celebrate it to commemorate a great patriotic poet of China, Qu Yuan.\n#Person1#: What do you do on that day?\n#Person2#: We'll have rice dumplings. What's more, there are also dragon boat matches in some places of southern China.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person2# introduces #Person1# to the origin and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival.","topic":"Dragon Boat Festival"}
{"fname":"train_356","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who is responsible for the accident? Is it Tony's fault?\n#Person2#: No. I don't suppose he's to blame. The man in the other car made a big mistake.\n#Person1#: You mean Tony is the victim? No, I don't think so. He's equally responsible because he tried to overtake you.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I think everyone should go easy on driving.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agrees that everyone is responsible for the accident.","topic":"accident"}
{"fname":"train_357","dialogue":"#Person1#: That was a great party. Thanks for staying behind to help me clear up.\n#Person2#: It certainly was a great party. It's a pity that a glass and a plate got broken and someone spilled a drink over here.\n#Person1#: I expected that something might get broken. That doesn't bother me. That spilled drink won't leave a stain, will it?\n#Person2#: I doubt it, I'll deal with it right away. Luckily it wasn't a glass of red wine, I'll just get a bowl of water and a cloth.\n#Person1#: I'm going to put all the rubbish into this big plastic bag.\n#Person2#: Afterwards, we can do the washing up together. Everything will be finished within an hour. Your friend Keith is really funny. I liked his magic tricks.\n#Person1#: Yes, he's very good. . isn't he? He told some funny stories too.\n#Person2#: Amanda told some very funny jokes. At the beginning of the party, she was being very serious.\n#Person1#: I think that she had a litter too much of the punch.\n#Person2#: What did you put in that punch? It tasted great, but was quite strong.\n#Person1#: That's my little secret. Did you like the snacks that I prepared?\n#Person2#: Very much. The birthday cake was delicious, wasn't it? Emily told me that she and karen made it themselves.\n#Person1#: That cake tasted so good! It disappeared within minutes, so I think everyone liked it a lot. How's that stain?\n#Person2#: All cleaned up. Are you ready to start on the washing up?","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# clear up the things after a party. #Person2# thinks it was great except that someone spilled a drink. Then they discuss how to clean the spilled drink and talk about the people and food at the party. The stain is cleaned up as they talk.","topic":"after a party"}
{"fname":"train_358","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's taking you forever to do my hair.\n#Person2#: Give me a minute.\n#Person1#: You should've been done already.\n#Person2#: There you go.\n#Person1#: I don't think that you're done.\n#Person2#: What's wrong?\n#Person1#: My hair looks hideous.\n#Person2#: What's so bad about it?\n#Person1#: It doesn't look good at all.\n#Person2#: Sorry about that.\n#Person1#: I really hope that you didn't expect me to pay you for this.\n#Person2#: Well, let me talk to my manager, okay?","summary":"#Person1# is unsatisfied with the haircut made by #Person2# and refuses to pay for it.","topic":"haircut"}
{"fname":"train_359","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't be too sad. If you really think that you have no feeling with him, then, in my opinion, getting divorced maybe is the best way to solve the problem.\n#Person2#: I know clearly at the bottom of my heart. I just can't set my mind at rest because of the child. She's little. She cannot understand us and accept such truth.\n#Person1#: Yeah, child is the matter. Don't tell Jenny the truth, only tell her the white lie. When she grows up, you find the suitable opportunity to tell her.\n#Person2#: I see. OK.","summary":"#Person1# encourages #Person2# to divorce but #Person2# is worried about her daughter. #Person1# suggests her telling the white lie.","topic":"getting divorced"}
{"fname":"train_360","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know who Ammo Hung is?\n#Person2#: Of course. He is now 50 years old. And he started out studying alembics, singing, dancing and martial arts at the age of nine, and has tarred in 140 kung fu films. He has also become an independent producer and director.\n#Person1#: You know only one aspect of him. Do you know what he would do in the kitchen?\n#Person2#: I have no idea. Tell me.\n#Person1#: In the kitchen, with his wife by his side he still puts on quite a dinner time show.\n#Person2#: What does he do there?\n#Person1#: Imagine a chef chopping vegetables on fast forward. Picture a man making a stir-fry, tossing the mixture up in the air, and then catching it, every last bit, in his work. And his culinary motto is'Enjoy the moment. 'If you want to know hey theycook, visit www. StudioClassroom. com. tw for the recipe.","summary":"#Person2# tells about the things #Person2# knows about Ammo Hung including his achievement and career, and #Person1# says Ammo Hung also puts on a cooking show and introduces it.","topic":"cooking show"}
{"fname":"train_361","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, today a man from an intermediary gave me a call.\n#Person2#: What did he say?\n#Person1#: He said he saw my job-seeking information on the Internet, and could offer me an appropriate job.\n#Person2#: What kind of intermediary is it?\n#Person1#: It's a recruiting agency which specializes in introducing talented people to companies and businesses.\n#Person2#: What job did he recommend to you?\n#Person1#: It's on telemarketing.\n#Person2#: Does he ask you to pay some fees?\n#Person1#: No, he said the employers will pay for it.\n#Person2#: Then what do you think about it?\n#Person1#: I feel it is OK and I want to give it a try.\n#Person2#: Sure, but you must verify that first and don't easily make a promise.\n#Person1#: Of course, I will.\n#Person2#: Good luck!","summary":"#Person1# tells Mary a man from an intermediary recommends a job on telemarketing to #Person1# for free. Mary asks #Person1# to verify the offer carefully.","topic":"a job offer"}
{"fname":"train_362","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, listen to the lyrics of this song.\n#Person2#: What's so special about this song?\n#Person1#: It's from the musical that is so popular in New York right now. Do you like it?\n#Person2#: Not very much. It sounds too emotional to me.\n#Person1#: That's why it is so popular. It was recorded by Barbara Tutin. I've heard that when she sang this song on stage the opening night, she created quite a sensation.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid my association with Broadway musicals is rather limited.\n#Person1#: Well, then, you need an introduction. The school drama club is putting on a musical production. How about going together?\n#Person2#: I have a better idea. Let's go to a jazz concert and I'll give you an education in jazz.","summary":"#Person1# wants to interest Peter in musicals by inviting him to the school drama club, but Peter prefers giving #Person1# an education in jazz.","topic":"music preference"}
{"fname":"train_363","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is your turn, Sir. I ' m sorry that you have to wait. Saturday is busy day for us.\n#Person2#: I suppose so. Hair cut, please.\n#Person1#: How so you want to your hair cut? Any particular way?\n#Person2#: I'd just like to trim. Don't cut too short.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. How about the sideburns?\n#Person2#: I think they need a little trimming.\n#Person1#: Can I use the clippers?\n#Person2#: No, don't use them, please.\n#Person1#: All right, Sir.\n#Person2#: Would you trim off a bit there, about the ear.\n#Person1#: Don't you think it needs about a little taken off and talk to.\n#Person2#: oh, yes. That would be better.\n#Person1#: About like this?\n#Person2#: No, not that much. And yes, that'fine.\n#Person1#: Shave also, Sir.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How do you want to your mustache trimmed?","summary":"#Person2# wants to get a haircut and tells #Person1# his requirements on trimming off certain parts. After the haircut #Person2# asks #Person1# to shave as well.","topic":"haircut"}
{"fname":"train_364","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you go to the bookstore with me?\n#Person2#: It sounds a good idea. Let's go.\n#Person1#: Do you know Jeffery has published his second detective novel?\n#Person2#: Yes. I heard about that. And I know you want to buy it, but I'm not interested in detective novels.\n#Person1#: So what are you interested in?\n#Person2#: Magazines about fashions, such as Cosmo Polian.\n#Person1#: I know that magazine. It's very popular.\n#Person2#: Yes. I can lend you some.\n#Person1#: Thank you. But I'm not interested.","summary":"#Person1# is interested in Jeffery's detective novels, while #Person2# is interested in Magazines about fashions.","topic":"book preference"}
{"fname":"train_365","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, my name is Bill Martin and we have a reservation for party tonight.\n#Person2#: Yes, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I need to cancel that. We have had a last minute change of plans.\n#Person2#: I see. Would you like me to reschedule you for another night?\n#Person1#: OK, we will let you know as early as possible. By the way, will we be able to get a refund on this cancellation?\n#Person2#: Certainly.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: That's all right. I hope we can help you at some other time. Good-bye.\n#Person1#: Good-bye.","summary":"Bill Martin wants to cancel the reservation for the party tonight and asks for a refund on the cancellation.","topic":"cancelling reservation"}
{"fname":"train_366","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am so busy today.\n#Person2#: Can I help you?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure. Perhaps you could do the shopping.\n#Person2#: I'll be glad to help.\n#Person1#: Or maybe make the beds.\n#Person2#: All you have to do is ask for help.\n#Person1#: Thanks. That's terrific!\n#Person2#: I'm ready and willing to help.","summary":"#Person1# is busy and #Person2# is very willing to help.","topic":"willingness to help"}
{"fname":"train_367","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Can you enlarge the picture?\n#Person1#: Yes, what size do you want?\n#Person2#: I want it enlarged to 5 inches.\n#Person1#: No problem. Come and get your picture on Friday.","summary":"#Person2# requests #Person1# to enlarge the picture.","topic":"enlarging the picture"}
{"fname":"train_368","dialogue":"#Person1#: I simply couldn't help giving him the fish-eye when I knew all that.\n#Person2#: But Ben is not a bad man. I know him from A to Z.\n#Person1#: However, he disappointed us very much this time.\n#Person2#: I can understand that. But. . .","summary":"#Person2# supports Ben while #Person1# complains about him.","topic":"personal opinions"}
{"fname":"train_369","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to have a haircut.\n#Person1#: Very well. Please sit down here. Do you want me to cut your hair very close?\n#Person2#: Please cut the sides shorter, but not so much at the back.\n#Person1#: It's such a hot season, isn't it? May I suggest thinning out the top?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. But leave the front as it is now.\n#Person1#: ( several minutes later ) Now it's done. Is it satisfactory?\n#Person2#: Very good, thanks.\n#Person1#: Anything else I can do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair by thinning out the top without cutting the front based on #Person1#'s suggestions and #Person2#'s requirements.","topic":"haircut"}
{"fname":"train_370","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I need to talk with the property manager right away!\n#Person2#: This is the property manager. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person1#: This morning, when we woke up, there was water pouring in from the ceiling!\n#Person2#: Could you tell me what room had the leak?\n#Person1#: There were several rooms, but the worst leak was in the bathroom.\n#Person2#: Could you please remind me which floor you are on?\n#Person1#: We are on the second floor, one of the middle floors.\n#Person2#: I will be sending the assistant manager to check it out. May we look at it this morning?\n#Person1#: Actually, I have to go to school right now.\n#Person2#: If you aren't there, we will use our master key to get in and check things out.","summary":"#Person1# calls the property manager to fix the leaks in their rooms, and the manager decides to send the assistant manager to check things out.","topic":"leaks in rooms"}
{"fname":"train_371","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: My wife and I want to go to Beijing for a tour. Can you arrange it?\n#Person1#: Yes, we can arrange that.\n#Person2#: I'd like to know what kind of tour your travel agency has.\n#Person1#: Our travel agency provides all kinds of tours, ranging from individual tour to group package tour.\n#Person2#: Excellent.\n#Person1#: When do you expect to come?\n#Person2#: September 28th.\n#Person1#: What specific places do you wish to visit?\n#Person2#: We would like to visit the Great Wall, the Ming Tombs and the Imperial Palace.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1#, who wants to visit specific places, arrange a tour to Beijing on September 28th.","topic":"tour arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_372","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. Is my laundry ready? My room number is 210.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid it is still being washed.\n#Person2#: Can you take the stain off?\n#Person1#: Yes, we can. But you need wait a moment.\n#Person2#: That's right. Can I get it back in the afternoon? I really need them tonight.\n#Person1#: Yes, it will be ready then.\n#Person2#: OK. By the way, please get them pressed.\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# requests #Person1# to get the laundry ready and pressed by the afternoon.","topic":"laundry"}
{"fname":"train_373","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Liu, please come in.\n#Person2#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person1#: Copy this report for me.\n#Person2#: OK. But which size should I use?\n#Person1#: You should use the A4 paper is all right.\n#Person2#: I see. Should I have it bound?\n#Person1#: It is unnecessary.\n#Person2#: That is all right.","summary":"#Person1# asks Miss Liu to copy a report for him.","topic":"copying a report"}
{"fname":"train_374","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've never been to a restaurant like this before.\n#Person2#: It's really different, isn't it?\n#Person1#: That's a good word to describe it.\n#Person2#: I hope you're hungry because the pizza here is huge as well as to die for.\n#Person1#: I am hungry. I think I could eat a lot by myself.\n#Person2#: Well, let's order one for a starter.\n#Person1#: I'm in the mood for a Californian pizza.\n#Person2#: That happens to be my favorite. Waiter, I think we're ready to order.","summary":"#Person2# takes #Person1# to an unusual restaurant and they decide to order a Californian pizza.","topic":"restaurant talk"}
{"fname":"train_375","dialogue":"#Person1#: This hotel in India just got ranked the number one hotel in the world!\n#Person2#: What, by some silly website that specializes in top ten lists just to sell more ads?\n#Person1#: No, by Travel + Leisure magazine.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? They really know their stuff. Hey, that looks more like a palace!\n#Person1#: It's designed after the ancient palaces of northern India.\n#Person2#: It looks like a lot of the rooms have balconies.\n#Person1#: Yeah, those are the suites that have direct access to private pools. But all the rooms have Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, king-size beds, daily newspapers, and...\n#Person2#: OK, stop talking! We've got to make our reservations!\n#Person1#: Well, hang on a second. You don't really like Indian food.\n#Person2#: But I thought they offer other choices besides Indian food...\n#Person1#: Maybe. Also, this part of India is pretty quiet. There's no shopping or clubbing. People go there to relax.\n#Person2#: That's OK. I can go shopping anywhere.\n#Person1#: The rooms start at $350 per night, and those suites are $750 per night.\n#Person2#: Whoa! I thought India was supposed to be inexpensive!","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# the hotel in India which got ranked the number one hotel worldwide. #Person2# wants to make their reservations at that hotel and they discuss the details, and #Person2# is surprised at the price.","topic":"making a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_376","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to know something about the weather in New York this week.\n#Person1#: Well, it's fairly hot and there's much rain in the evenings.\n#Person2#: I see, thanks very much for your help.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the weather in New York.","topic":"weather information"}
{"fname":"train_377","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happened? I've been waiting for almost an hour.\n#Person2#: Vm sorry, but I had car trouble.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Couldn't you have telephoned?\n#Person2#: I was going to, but I didn't have any change for a pay phone.\n#Person1#: You could've gotten some change in a store.\n#Person2#: But I was out on the edge of town. There wasn't any place to get change.\n#Person1#: Well, at least you're here now. No need to wait any longer. So, let's get started.","summary":"#Person2# is late because #Person2# had car trouble and couldn't get change to phone anyone.","topic":"being late"}
{"fname":"train_378","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are your home-stay families chosen?\n#Person2#: We have special requirements that our families must meet before they are invited to have our international students. We require that the family lies live within a reasonable distance of the school, have enough living space for the student, and live in a clean, safe and comfortable area. We also work with families who enjoy having international students. We try to match each student with a family as best we can.\n#Person1#: If I stay with a home-stay family, what should I expect?\n#Person2#: The family will treat you as a guest, and you will be expected to obey house rules. All families provide a single or shared room and a choice of meals. In most cases, students will be expected to share the bathroom. Experiences has shown us that living with a family is the most interesting and effective way to learn the language. Remember, your home-stay family will have different customs and habits from what perhaps you are used to. Meals will be prepared by the family. All home-stay families are within 30 minutes, travelling time of the school. The smaller the city, the less time it takes to reach the school.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how home-stay families are chosen. #Person2# also says that the family will treat the student as a guest and the student should obey house rules. #Person2# also talks about the experience of living with the family.","topic":"home-stay enquiry"}
{"fname":"train_379","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. I am coming to apply for the position of accountant. \n#Person2#: Oh, please sit down. What university did you graduate from? \n#Person1#: I graduated from Tianjin College of Commerce. \n#Person2#: What was your major at college? \n#Person1#: My major was accounting. \n#Person2#: Can you name some of the courses you completed in relation to accounting? \n#Person1#: Sure. I took such courses as accounting principles, commercial accounting, cost accounting, industrical accounting, electronic data processing accounting, and accounting involved in foreign capital enterprises. \n#Person2#: What kind of work are you doing now? \n#Person1#: I'm engaged in accounting. \n#Person2#: What are your responsibilities in your present work? \n#Person1#: My work involves various routine bookkeeping and basic accounting tasks including journal entries, verifying data and reconciling discrepancies, preparing detailed reports from raw data, and checking accounting documents for completeness, mathematical accuracy and consistency. \n#Person2#: Are you familiar with the PRC Financial and Tax Regulations? \n#Person1#: I think so. \n#Person2#: Can you tell me something about this balance sheet now? \n#Person1#: Of course. This balance sheet contains three major sections, that is, assets, liabilities and owner's equity. So, you see, the total current liabilities of your company are $3, 372, 000, and the owner's equity is $5, 400, 000. That means that the total assets, which is equal to the sum of the creditor's and the owner's equities, are $8, 772, 000. \n#Person2#: What's the creditor's equity? \n#Person1#: The creditor's equity is the same as liabilities. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to apply for the position of accountant. #Person2# interviews #Person1# and asks about #Person1#'s educational background. #Person1# is engaged in accounting currently and #Person1#'s work involves various routine bookkeeping and basic accounting tasks. #Person1# also explains the balance sheet and the definition of creditor's equity.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_380","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, that's a very nice hairdo you're wearing! \n#Person2#: Oh you're exaggerating. I'm never really good at making hairdo. \n#Person1#: You did it yourself? Wow, you are good! \n#Person2#: Thanks for saying so, but my husband thinks otherwise. \n#Person1#: He's just got no idea of how good you are. ","summary":"#Person1# compliments #Person2#'s hairdo, which #Person2#'s husband doesn't like.","topic":"hairdo"}
{"fname":"train_381","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what? Paul and Susan are engaged. \n#Person2#: Really? When did that happen? \n#Person1#: A week ago? They met last summer and now just sink. They will be married soon. \n#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding? \n#Person1#: No, not yet. But Susan says they'd like to get married in November or December. Then they'll go to Hawaii for their honeymoon. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Paul and Susan, who met last summer, are engaged.","topic":"engagement"}
{"fname":"train_382","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is this the ABC Company? \n#Person2#: Yes. May I help you? \n#Person1#: We have just arrived from Tokyo and we've been looking for our reserved car of your company all over, but we cannot find it. \n#Person2#: What is your reservation number? \n#Person1#: Our reservation number is J-221. \n#Person2#: Let me see. Oh, yes. We have your reservation number. \n#Person1#: You mean you haven't arranged any car. \n#Person2#: I'm sorry to say 'No. ' \n#Person1#: Here, I'll take a taxi instead. How do you refund us? ","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# to ask the location of their reserved car, but #Person2# hasn't arranged it.","topic":"car reservation"}
{"fname":"train_383","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for coming shopping with me. \n#Person2#: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me. \n#Person1#: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before. \n#Person2#: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great. \n#Person1#: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best for this occasion. \n#Person2#: I still like the olive one best. There's a tailor here who can take up the sleeves for you. \n#Person1#: The question is, can he have it done before Friday? \n#Person2#: These guys are professional. I think they can have it done tomorrow. Let's ask. ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to pick a suit for #Person1#'s speech which needs to be tailored before Friday.","topic":"buying a suit"}
{"fname":"train_384","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, would you like to go dance with us tonight? \n#Person2#: John, I am just not in the mood for this. \n#Person1#: You look so upset. What's going on? \n#Person2#: I lost the table tennis game yesterday. \n#Person1#: Oh, what a pity! \n#Person2#: I just don't want to play table tennis any more. \n#Person1#: Is it that bad? It's nothing more than a game. \n#Person2#: My opponent bowled me with the very first ball. I was wondering if it's appropriate for me to play table tennis. \n#Person1#: Oh, come on! Failure is the mother of success. Don't lose heart. I'm sure you'll succeed. \n#Person2#: Perhaps you are right. But I still need some time to recover from the failure. \n#Person1#: I understand. ","summary":"Steven lost the table tennis game and feels upset. John encourages him but Steven thinks he needs time to recover.","topic":"losing a game"}
{"fname":"train_385","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to do for your year abroad, Tim? \n#Person2#: Study study study! I want to learn a lot. \n#Person1#: You're going to take courses? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to take some university courses there. \n#Person1#: Sounds hard. \n#Person2#: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best. \n#Person1#: Won't you get lonely? \n#Person2#: Hey, I'm a pretty cool guy; I'll make friends. And I'll have a lot of extra-curricular activities too. You know, like fencing or theater or something. ","summary":"Tim tells #Person1# he plans to study, make friends, and enjoy activities during the year abroad.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_386","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was thinking of starting my own business. I know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business but I can't stand working in the food industry.\n#Person2#: OK, but what do you really want to do?\n#Person1#: I want to sell skateboards, clothing and shoes.\n#Person2#: You want to run a clothing shop?\n#Person1#: No, it's actually a skateboarding shop.\n#Person2#: What would make your shop different from all the others?\n#Person1#: I thought we could make our own T-shirts. Maybe you and dad could lend me some money first.\n#Person2#: Sounds OK to me, but you'll have to talk to your dad about this too.","summary":"#Person1# wants to start a skateboarding shop and make their own T-shirts by lending money from #Person2# and #Person1#'s dad.","topic":"starting a business"}
{"fname":"train_387","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Peter. I'm sorry.\n#Person2#: Hi, Diana. What's wrong?\n#Person1#: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend. But I'm afraid I can't go.\n#Person2#: How come?\n#Person1#: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.\n#Person2#: We can go next weekend instead?\n#Person1#: No, I don't want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead and please take the book I bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend, because I can't afford to fail the test.\n#Person2#: OK, then I'll go with them. But it's a pity you can't come.","summary":"Diana cannot go to Hong Kong because she has a test and she asks Peter to go without her.","topic":"change in plan"}
{"fname":"train_388","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I am looking for a flat for 2 people near the university.\n#Person1#: Well. There are several places available and the rent ranges from 80 to $150 a month. What are your requirements?\n#Person2#: I think of flat for no more than $100 a month is good. I prefer to live in a quiet street and I need at least 2 bedrooms.\n#Person1#: Well, we have got 2 flats that meet your requirements. This one costs $85 a month, it's 2 miles away from the university.\n#Person2#: Well. That's a little far to walk. What about the other one?\n#Person1#: The second one is 3\/2 miles away from the university, but it is smaller and more expensive. It's $100 a month.\n#Person2#: Can we go to have a look at the second one now? I want to examine the room before making a final decision.\n#Person1#: No problem, but please wait for 5 minutes. I need to finish typing this piece of material.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person2# wants a flat for 2 people near the university which is under $100 a month. #Person1# recommends two flats and #Person2# decides to see the nearer one.","topic":"house renting"}
{"fname":"train_389","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last year.\n#Person1#: You took it yourself? I didn't know you were a photographer.\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I've been taking pictures for years.\n#Person1#: It sounds interesting! Do you have anymore of your pictures here and may I see them?\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly! Some of them are faces, just faces of People whom I see what I'm walking around.\n#Person1#: Do you let them know that you're taking pictures of them?\n#Person2#: I try not to? I don't like pictures of People who set themselves for the Camera. I like People who are going about their business without knowing the cameras there.\n#Person1#: I suppose you need a lot of equipment. How many cameras do you have? Well I have a dozen of them, but I use two of them more than the others.","summary":"#Person1# compliments #Person2#'s photograph and #Person2# has been taking pictures for years. #Person1# asks #Person2# about the backgrounds when #Person2# took the pictures and the equipment #Person2# use.","topic":"photographer"}
{"fname":"train_390","dialogue":"#Person1#: Darling, I'm going to stop by Bergner's first. It's got some quality stuff. Who knows, some of their dresses might be on sale.\n#Person2#: Bergner's?\n#Person1#: It's a fairly well known store like Penny's. I need to get something for Lisa's birthday. She's into name brands. Any suggestions?\n#Person2#: A Gucci handbag or Calvin Klein T-shirt might be nice. Oh, I have a 15% discount card for Penny's. Let's go ahead and use it. Here it is.\n#Person1#: It's wonderful. We can save some money for our home. Oh no, I was supposed to give Helen a call in hour ago. It's already 4:45. I left my phone with her. She must be still waiting for my call.\n#Person2#: Use my phone, darling.\n#Person1#: OK. Is my telephone number 61199621?\n#Person2#: Oh my God! You still don't remember it. It's 61299621. Only the last number is different from mine. Mine is 2.\n#Person1#: Don't blame me. I have changed it for only 3 days.\n#Person2#: OK, you should write it down on your notebook.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# they need to buy Lisa a gift and #Person2# recommends some brands. Then #Person1# suddenly remembers #Person1# hasn't called Helen who is with #Person1#'s phone and asks #Person2# #Person1#'s telephone number.","topic":"during shopping"}
{"fname":"train_391","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Eric. Could you please turn the TV off? I'm trying to study.\n#Person2#: Oh, come on. I've just got home from work. I need to relax.\n#Person1#: That's not the point. You don't have to relax with the sound so loud.\n#Person2#: Well, do you mind closing your bedroom door? So I won't have to turn the TV off.\n#Person1#: No, sorry, I can't. The door is broken, no remember?\n#Person2#: OK. I'll turn the TV off now, but I want to watch my favorite program in an hour.\n#Person1#: Sure, no problem.","summary":"#Person1# asks Eric to turn the TV off and Eric finally agrees to watch later.","topic":"turning off TV"}
{"fname":"train_392","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom! I hate eating vegetables!\n#Person2#: You don ' t have to eat them. I don ' t mind.\n#Person1#: Thanks mom! Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake!\n#Person2#: No dessert for you unless you eat all your vegetables.\n#Person1#: But I don ' t like them! It ' s not fair!\n#Person2#: You can have some fruit for dessert. If you eat an apple and a banana, I might let you have a small piece of chocolate cake.\n#Person1#: Ok... actually, I don ' t mind eating peas and carrots, buy I hate broccoli and cauliflower.\n#Person2#: I ' ll remember that for next time. You ' ll get extra peas and carrots, buy no broccoli or cauliflower. OK?\n#Person1#: Thanks mom!","summary":"#Person1# hates eating vegetables but #Person2# says #Person1# cannot eat dessert unless #Person1# finishes the vegetables. #Person1# agrees to eat peas and carrots.","topic":"eat vegetables"}
{"fname":"train_393","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is our rock-bottom price, Mr. Lee.\n#Person2#: If that's the case. there's not much point in further discussion. We might as well call the whole deal off.\n#Person1#: What I mean is that we'll never be able to come down to your price. The gap is too great.\n#Person2#: I think it unwise for either of us to be inflexible. How about meeting each other halfway?\n#Person1#: What's your proposal?\n#Person2#: Your unit price is 100 dollars higher than we want. Well, I suggest we meet each other halfway.\n#Person1#: Do you mean a further reduction of 50 dollars in our price? That's impossible!\n#Person2#: What would you suggest?\n#Person1#: The best we can do is another 30 dollars off. That's definitely the lowest we can go.\n#Person2#: That still leaves a gap of 20 dollars. Let's meet each other half-away again and split the difference ; I think this is a price we can both be satisfied with.\n#Person1#: OK. We can meet halfway again.","summary":"#Person1# and Mr. Lee are discussing the price, and they finally agree to meet each half-way again and split the difference.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_394","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Ms. Chan. What can I get you today?\n#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Church. I'd like some lamb chops for the children's lunch.\n#Person1#: Shoulder chops, Ms. Chan?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'll take four shoulder chops and I'd like a small chicken.\n#Person1#: Would you like to choose a chicken?\n#Person2#: Which one is cheaper?\n#Person1#: This one is our cheapest.\n#Person2#: How much is all that? I don't have much cash. Can I give you a check?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course, Ms. Chan.","summary":"#Person1# helps Ms. Chan get some lamb chops for the children's lunch and a small chicken.","topic":"buying food"}
{"fname":"train_395","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, boss. You wanted to see me?\n#Person2#: Zina. Look, I know when I hired you, I told you I'd pay you a salary. But I just can't.\n#Person1#: Excuse me? I hope I didn't just hear what I think I just heard.\n#Person2#: I know it's awkward, but you're going to be thanking me later. I'm going to make you rich.\n#Person1#: You're going to make me rich by not paying me?","summary":"Zina is suprised when #Person2# tells Zina that he'll not pay her a salary.","topic":"awkward news"}
{"fname":"train_396","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is Jack there?\n#Person2#: Speaking.\n#Person1#: Jack! It's Rose here.\n#Person2#: Hi, Rose. How's everything?\n#Person1#: Fine, thanks. I'm having several friends over for dinner this Saturday. And I was wondering if you have the time to join us.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. What time do you want me to come?\n#Person1#: Is six o'clock okay?","summary":"Rose calls Jack and invites him for dinner this Saturday.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_397","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like this waltz?\n#Person2#: It's very nice, I like it very much.\n#Person1#: Well, then, may I invite you for the first dance?\n#Person2#: My pleasure. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer, and I suppose you dance often.\n#Person1#: Me? Oh, no. In fact, I took up dancing quite recently.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? But you're doing the waltz wonderfully well.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you say so, you dance beautifully too. It's lucky that I got a partner.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your compliments. It's just that you are a good leader. Do you like the fox-trot and tango?\n#Person1#: Yes. And what dances do you do best?\n#Person2#: Disco is my favorite. I like it better than any other dances because it can release one's pent-up feelings, and is a healthy exercise. But I don't do the rock and roll and the break dance.\n#Person1#: Oh, well, the music has stopped. Thank you for the dance.\n#Person2#: My pleasure. Let's go and have a drink.\n#Person1#: Fine.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# for the first dance. #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s beautiful dance, and #Person2# says #Person1# is a good leader. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes disco best. Then they go for a drink.","topic":"dancing"}
{"fname":"train_398","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's your drink, sir.\n#Person2#: No, that's not right. I didn't order a coffee. I ordered a cola.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I'll go and get you cola right away.\n#Person2#: Waiter!\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll bring your drink right away.\n#Person2#: It's not that. There's an animal in my soup.\n#Person1#: Is there, sir? I'm very sorry. I'll change it straight away.\n#Person2#: I've never been to such a dirty restaurant, and never seen such slow service.\n#Person1#: I'm really sorry.","summary":"#Person2# ordered a cola, but #Person1# gives him a coffee, and #Person2# finds an animal in the soup.","topic":"wrong order"}
{"fname":"train_399","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mary!\n#Person2#: Good morning, John!\n#Person1#: I want to have a few friends over for a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you be able to come the next weekend on Saturday?\n#Person2#: I'd be delighted to, John. Saturday did you say?\n#Person1#: Yes, if that's all right for you.\n#Person2#: I'm pretty sure I'll be all right. In fact, I'd be delighted to come over and celebrate your birthday with you. What time are you planning to start?\n#Person1#: Oh, good. If you could come around six thirty or seven o'clock, that would give us some time to chat a whit over a glass of wine before dinner.\n#Person2#: That sounds fine. I'll be there around seven.","summary":"John invites Mary to his dinner party to celebrate his birthday the next weekend on Saturday, and Mary agrees.","topic":"birthday party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_400","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you think of the movie?\n#Person2#: I didn't like it. Not a bit. I couldn't stand the music. Besides the story was so boring that it put me to sleep.\n#Person1#: I noticed that, it was not exciting as I expected, but the music was great. I'm always found Jazz. And that movie had a lot of Jazz.\n#Person2#: I know. However, Jazz always annoys me. I really don't enjoy music in a movie.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. What kind of movie do you like?\n#Person2#: Anything with a lot of action, I like thrillers and chillers.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.\n#Person2#: Well, I enjoy the popcorn and being with you. You're more important than the movie.\n#Person1#: Thanks for the sweet words.\n#Person2#: Any time.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both think the movie isn't exciting. #Person1# likes Jazz, while #Person2# thinks Jazz annoys him. #Person2# prefers movies with a lot of action.","topic":"movie prefrence"}
{"fname":"train_401","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lodge, You must come around sometime, You have to check out my mew stereo.\n#Person2#: Sure, When is good time for you?\n#Person1#: Can you make it on Tuesday?\n#Person2#: What time do you want me there?\n#Person1#: Anytime after six will be fine.\n#Person2#: All right, It's a date.","summary":"#Person1# asks Lodge to come to check out #Person1#'s stereo.","topic":"check out stereo"}
{"fname":"train_402","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Jake. I'm new to the choir. What's your name?\n#Person2#: Hello, there, my name is Tonia.\n#Person1#: Do you sing alto?\n#Person2#: Actually, I can do both soprano and alto but the director asked me to sing alto for the next perforate. What about you.\n#Person1#: Looks like we both float back and forth. I'm baritone.\n#Person2#: Our bass section is really good. You're going to love singing with them.\n#Person1#: I heard them warming up earlier. You're right.\n#Person2#: It's good to have you in the group. We can always use a good baritone!","summary":"Jake is new to the choir, and Tonia welcomes him. Tonia can do soprano and alto, and Jake's baritone.","topic":"choir freshman"}
{"fname":"train_403","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! I have a surprise for you.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: Open this card and read.\n#Person2#: A trip to China for summer vacation. Wow! What a wonderful surprise! Thank you. This is the best surprise I've ever had.","summary":"#Person1# prepares a surprise for #Person2#.","topic":"surprise"}
{"fname":"train_404","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, sir. Come and have a look here. We have all kinds of sweaters.\n#Person2#: I'm looking for a sweater for my wife. Tomorrow is her birthday. And I know she needs a woolen sweater.\n#Person1#: How do you like this grey one? It's pure wool, one hundred percent of Xinjiang wool.\n#Person2#: It feels good. Are there cowl-neck pullovers with the same color? My wife prefers a turtleneck to a V-shaped collar.\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. What size do you want?\n#Person2#: Size one. By the way, what if I bring home this sweater and my wife doesn't like it?\n#Person1#: Well, you can always bring it back to us for a full refund.\n#Person2#: All right. Could I have it gift-wrapped, please?\n#Person1#: Yes, just a moment, please.","summary":"#Person2# wants a sweater for his wife as a birthday present, and #Person2#'s wife prefers a turtleneck. #Person1# recommends one, and #Person2#'ll take it.","topic":"buying a sweater"}
{"fname":"train_405","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Can I help you, ma'am?\n#Person2#: Yes. Could you tell me how to send some money to someone with an account with a bank in Germany?\n#Person1#: Well, you can pay by mail, telegraphic or SWIFT transfer. Or you can have a banker's draft and mail it yourself to the beneficiary.\n#Person2#: Which is the best way?\n#Person1#: It depends on the amount and how fast you want that person to receive the money. A SWIFT transfer is the fastest method but a banker's draft is usually the cheapest. How much do you wanna send?\n#Person2#: $ 800.\n#Person1#: Why don't you send it by mail payment order?\n#Person2#: How long does it take?\n#Person1#: About a week.\n#Person2#: I don't know. Can I send it more quickly?\n#Person1#: Sure. You can have a Telegraphic or a SWIFT transfer.\n#Person2#: And how long do those take?\n#Person1#: Both a Telegraphic Transfer and a SWIFT transfer will normally be credited to the payee's account within three or four working days, depending on whether the beneficiary's bank is among our correspondent banks or we have to route the transfer through a third bank.\n#Person2#: I see. How can I pay by Telegraphic Transfer?\n#Person1#: You have to fill out this form, ma'am.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how to send money to someone with an account with a bank in Germany and recommends a Telegraphic and a SWIFT transfer to send it quickly.","topic":"transfer money"}
{"fname":"train_406","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where did you get assigned to go this time around?\n#Person2#: They asked me to go to Paris to check on the new office that was just established there. And you?\n#Person1#: Hong Kong again. I would like to go somewhere different for a change.\n#Person2#: Teach me Cantonese and I'll pull some strings to get a trade with you next time around.\n#Person1#: If you really want to learn, remind me when you get back from your business trip.\n#Person2#: You're on.\n#Person1#: When do you leave?\n#Person2#: I'm scheduled to fly out on the tenth.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# shares where they got assigned to go. #Person2# asks #Person1# to teach #Person2# Cantonese, and #Person1# agrees.","topic":"learn Cantonese"}
{"fname":"train_407","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, you look a little stuck. Can I help?\n#Person2#: The thing is, I've got all of this information here, all of these leaflets, but I can't make head nor tail of them!\n#Person1#: I see. What is it exactly that you are interested in?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure which would be better for me ; buying some insurance or putting my money in a Savings Deposit.\n#Person1#: Well, that all depends on how much you want to invest.\n#Person2#: I was thinking of around 10, 000 RIB.\n#Person1#: That's a nice round figure to deal with! OK, if you were to buy this insurance policy, your yearly fixed income from it would be 94. 35 RIB.\n#Person2#: And for the Savings Deposit?\n#Person1#: For the Savings Deposit you could actually get more. You see, in time deposit, the interest rate is 1. 58 % after the 20 % interest tax. So, technically you could get more than a third more.\n#Person2#: Wow! A third more? Very good.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# cannot decide which one to invest. #Person1# calculates the benefits of buying insurance and the Savings Deposit, and finds can get more from the latter.","topic":"investment"}
{"fname":"train_408","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello sir, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, you have come to the right place. We have over one hundred models of more than twenty leading mobile phone manufacturers.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. I don't want it to be too expensive, maybe something mid-range.\n#Person1#: We have this new ETC smart phone. It comes with the Android OS so you can download applications. It also has a built-in camera, mp3 player and touch screen. It works on the 3G network so you have fast access to the internet wherever you are.\n#Person2#: What about Wi-fi?\n#Person1#: Of course! You can access the internet from any hotspot as well as from home.\n#Person2#: One last thing. Is it waterproof?","summary":"#Person2# accidentally dropped his phone in the toilet and wants to buy a new one. #Person1# recommends one to him.","topic":"buying a phone"}
{"fname":"train_409","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, my particular interest is collecting stamps, especially the rare ones. What about you?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid that's not my cup of tea. I just find skin-diving attracting.\n#Person1#: So have you ever been to the stamp display of the town?","summary":"#Person1# likes collecting stamps, and #Person2# likes skin-driving.","topic":"hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_410","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you do at the office today?\n#Person2#: I had a really busy day. I had to work a little overtime. In the morning an important client called to place a large order. I had to check some things with my colleagues before confirming the order.\n#Person1#: What kind of things did you need to check?\n#Person2#: The most important thing was to check that we had the goods in stock. If the goods are in stock, we can deliver them immediately. I also had to check the price. This customer is very important, so they get special prices.\n#Person1#: I see. Did anything else happen?\n#Person2#: I received a lot of emails from potential clients that I had to answer. Each time, I had to check files to see what we had agreed at earlier meetings. Each client has different conditions and requirements.\n#Person1#: It must be difficult to remember the details for each individual client.\n#Person2#: Yes. That's why we have everything on computer files. We don't use much paper at our office. After lunch, I had to deal with a complaint from a client.\n#Person1#: I hate dealing with complaints. Was it a legitimate complaint?\n#Person2#: Yes, it was. I managed to sort out the problem, but I was tied up with the matter for over an hour.\n#Person1#: You certainly had a busy day.\n#Person2#: That's not all! I also had to finish writing a sales report for my boss. In the end, I finished everything. I wonder what will be waiting for me tomorrow morning.","summary":"#Person2# was busy today. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# checked the goods in stock, received emails from clients, and dealt with the complaints. #Person2# also needs to finish writing a sales report for #Person2#'s boss.","topic":"a busy day"}
{"fname":"train_411","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Welcome to Time After Time Watches.\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy a watch.\n#Person1#: Well, you've come to the right place. What kind of watch are you looking for?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. Let's see. How much is this one?\n#Person1#: Hmm. . . This Rolex? $ 1, 000.\n#Person2#: Oh. I don't think I can afford that. How about this one?\n#Person1#: This one is $ 500.\n#Person2#: Wow. That's too much for me. Don't you have anything cheaper?","summary":"#Person2# would like to buy a watch, and #Person1# recommends some. #Person2# thinks they're expensive.","topic":"buy a watch"}
{"fname":"train_412","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob, did you see our supervisor? I need him to sign this paper.\n#Person2#: He is in his office, but you'd better choose your words carefully while talking to him.\n#Person1#: What's up?\n#Person2#: Nothing. But he is in a bad mood today.\n#Person1#: Thanks for the warning.\n#Person2#: That's all right.","summary":"Bob reminds #Person1# to choose words carefully while talking to the supervisor.","topic":"supervisor"}
{"fname":"train_413","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you enjoy the restaurant?\n#Person2#: I didn't really like it all that much.\n#Person1#: What do you think the problem was?\n#Person2#: Well, they are pretty new. I just didn't feel that they were ready to open yet.\n#Person1#: How did you feel about the food?\n#Person2#: The food wasn't all that exciting.\n#Person1#: I don't think that the service was good, either.\n#Person2#: Yes, the service certainly didn't add to the experience.\n#Person1#: Would you like to return to this restaurant?\n#Person2#: Maybe we could try it again in a few months when things have settled down.","summary":"#Person2# didn't enjoy the restaurant and tells #Person1# where the problems lie in.","topic":"suggestions"}
{"fname":"train_414","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're making my blood boil.\n#Person2#: Calm down. Madam.\n#Person1#: I'm about to explode! You'Ve made a mess of this matter.\n#Person2#: I am very sorry to hear that you'Ve been having so many problems.\n#Person1#: Sorry isn't good enough! What can you do to help me?\n#Person2#: I understand why you're angry, Mrs. Wilson, and believe me, we are doing everything in our power to work this out.\n#Person1#: Well, obviously, what you're doing is not good enough!\n#Person2#: If you could just give us a few more days, we should be able to get this straightened out.","summary":"Mrs. Wilson is angry because #Person2# has made a mess of the matter.","topic":"problem solution"}
{"fname":"train_415","dialogue":"#Person1#: How have you been doing lately?\n#Person2#: Actually, I haven't been sleeping well. I am kind of out of it.\n#Person1#: Is there some reason why you can't get enough sleep?\n#Person2#: I go to bed, but I just can't get comfortable enough to stay asleep.\n#Person1#: When do you turn in for the night?\n#Person2#: I usually try to go to bed around 11\n#Person1#: Do you have a lot on your mind when you try to go to sleep?\n#Person2#: My mother is ill with cancer, and I think about her a lot.\n#Person1#: Do you ever meditate or read before bedtime?\n#Person2#: I usually watch a lot of television before I go to bed. Maybe I should try something else to help me quiet down.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# cannot sleep well and thinks about mom's cancer when trying to sleep. #Person2#'ll try something to help quiet down.","topic":"not sleep well"}
{"fname":"train_416","dialogue":"#Person1#: My amenities bill says that I owe $ 10 for a movie, but I never ordered one.\n#Person2#: Let's see. It says that you were charged Monday at 9:00 p. m. for the movie'Titanic. '\n#Person1#: That's absolutely wrong! I was out exploring the city Monday night.\n#Person2#: Okay, let me see what I can do for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I didn't think it would be this simple.\n#Person2#: I can take the $ 10 off your bill, but I need to charge you $ 2 for the service.\n#Person1#: Are you serious? I have to pay $ 2 for a movie I never watched?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, sir, it's how the computer is programmed.\n#Person1#: This is outrageous! I'm never coming back to this hotel again!\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. Perhaps you'd like to write a letter to headquarters.","summary":"#Person1#'s amenities bill says #Person1# owes $10 for a movie, but #Person1# never ordered one. #Person2# explains and tells #Person1# what #Person2# can do, but #Person1# isn't satisfied.","topic":"amenities bill"}
{"fname":"train_417","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, I don't know how to write my resume. Could you tell me about that?\n#Person2#: You should first write your name and contact information.\n#Person1#: What does the contact information include?\n#Person2#: Such as your land line phone number, mobile phone number and e-mail box.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Then you should write your objectives, such as seeking a position in foreign trade.\n#Person1#: I see. It is the position desired\n#Person2#: Yes. After that you should emphasize your skills, educational background and related experience.\n#Person1#: I see. Skills are about specialty, and educational background is easy as well. But what about related experience? I have little work experience.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. It will take time to accumulate experience. You need to be confident for yourself.\n#Person1#: I see. By the way, should I write the educational background starting from elementary school?\n#Person2#: Generally from the college\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. I will write it right now.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't know how to write #Person1#'s resume and asks Jack for help. Jack instructs #Person1# and encourages #Person1# to stay confident.","topic":"resume"}
{"fname":"train_418","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't think Poppas is right for this position.\n#Person2#: I agree. He's got experience as a computer operator but he has very little training in programming. What about Anderson?\n#Person1#: I like him. He seems very enthusiastic and he knows a lot about programming.\n#Person2#: That's true. Do you think he is dependable enough, though? He's already had two different jobs this year. He might work for a couple of months and then decide to leave.\n#Person1#: I suppose so. But his last supervisor wrote a three-page letter of recommendation. He says Anderson is an excellent programmer.\n#Person2#: He probably is. But we don't want him to leave after we've spent a lot of time training him. Actually, I think Logan is the best candidate.\n#Person1#: She hasn't worked since she got married, hasn't she?\n#Person2#: She's been taking care of her family. But she is really devoted.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. The letter from her principal says she did a wonderful job. Do you think she'll be a good programmer?\n#Person2#: I bet she will. She has an excellent letter of recommendation from her teacher at the institute she attended.\n#Person1#: That's true.\n#Person2#: And Logan seems more professional. She was well-dressed and seemed to have a very positive attitude about working for us.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing who is more suitable for the position. They both agree that Logan is more suitable than Anderson and Poppas, for Logan is really devoted and seems more professional.","topic":"suitable person"}
{"fname":"train_419","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Plaza Hotel. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm just checking the room rates. How much are the single rooms, please?\n#Person1#: Well, sir, the singles are now from 180 to 240 dollars.\n#Person2#: And the doubles?\n#Person1#: The double rooms are now 270 to 330 dollars.\n#Person2#: That includes tax, I suppose.\n#Person1#: No. But the price does include breakfast and service charge is extra.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. I think I got that. That's singles from 180 to 240 dollars, doubles to 270 dollars.\n#Person1#: No. The price of doubles is from 270 to 330 dollars.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. And can I get an extra bed if we need one?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. An extra bed is 45 dollars.\n#Person2#: Okay, that's fine. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# is checking the room rates and #Person1# tells #Person2# the prices. The price doesn't include tax and service charge but includes breakfast.","topic":"room rates"}
{"fname":"train_420","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. ABC Imports. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, may I speak to Mr. James Johnson, please?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. Johnson isn't available right now. Would you like to leave a message?\n#Person2#: This is Richard Alexander with Star Electronics. It's very important that he returns my call this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Does he have your office number and your mobile phone number?\n#Person2#: I think so, but let me give them to you again.\n#Person1#: Okay.\n#Person2#: My office number is 714-555-2000; my cell phone number is 909-555-2308. He can reach me at my office number before 6 p.m. or anytime today on my mobile.\n#Person1#: Very well, I'll give him your message as soon as he returns to the office.","summary":"Richard wants to speak to Mr. James Johnson, but #Person1# tells him Mr. James isn't available and asks Richard to leave a message.","topic":"leave a message"}
{"fname":"train_421","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Tom. What are you reading?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Tanya. This is a newspaper, the Community News. It carries only good news.\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I think I've seen that.\n#Person2#: Yeah, isn't it a great idea? I'm so fed up with all the bad news you read about all the time. It's about time someone offers some creative choice to the mainstream newspapers.\n#Person1#: I don't know.., the problem with it is, if it's only good news, how do you know you're getting the whole story, and not just sugar-coated truth? It doesn't sound like objective journalism - that both sides of a story and all facts are being reported.","summary":"Tom tells Tanya he's reading a newspaper. Tom says it only carries good news, and Tanya thinks it doesn't like objective journalism.","topic":"good news"}
{"fname":"train_422","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's going on here?\n#Person2#: You mean, what's happening? Well, constable, I'm trying to get out of the window and Freud here is helping me.\n#Person1#: Why are you climbing through the window and not leaving by the front door?\n#Person2#: Well, you see I can't find the key and I'm in a hurry. Come on, Freud, we're wasting time.\n#Person1#: Just a minute you two. I don't think you're telling me the truth. This isn't your house, is it?\n#Person2#: No, it's my brother's. I'm staying with him for a while.\n#Person1#: Is he at home?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. He's just in jail for house-breaking at the moment.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# why he is climbing through the window, but #Person1# doesn't believe his excuses.","topic":"house-breaking"}
{"fname":"train_423","dialogue":"#Person1#: Catherine, you look great in these photos.\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks. I got into that wedding dress with great difficulty. It was too small.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you get one your size?\n#Person2#: Oh, it was my grandmother's - my mother wore it on her wedding day, and I really wanted to wear it on mine. I suffered for six months so I could wear it.\n#Person1#: How did you do it?\n#Person2#: Do you know this diet that many actors are doing? I don't think it's very healthy if you do it for a long time, but it really works.\n#Person1#: I think meat is not allowed in your diet.\n#Person2#: No, actually, you can eat things like, um, roast chicken, steak, and bacon, but you can't eat any bread and butter.\n#Person1#: Is it the diet that you love but have to avoid?\n#Person2#: That's right. Dieting is so boring. Hopefully, I won't need to wear the wedding dress again anyway.","summary":"#Person1# thinks Catherine looks great in the photo, and Catherine tells #Person1# how she suffered to lose weight in six months to wear the wedding dress.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_424","dialogue":"#Person1#: [Mr Baker is very happy to see Miss Green every morning because she is a good secretary. One Monday Miss Green didn't come to work because she was ill. She had a terrible cold and a bad headache, so she phoned Mr. Baker.] [The telephone rings.] Good morning, Mr. Baker.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Green. What's wrong? Where are you?\n#Person1#: I am at home. I'm ill. I'm afraid I've got a terrible cold and a bad headache.\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry to hear that. Well, you'd better stay at home.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Baker. See you tomorrow.\n#Person2#: See you tomorrow. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye, Mr. Baker.","summary":"Miss Green phones Mr. Baker to tell him she cannot come to work because of illness.","topic":"illness"}
{"fname":"train_425","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading, Bill?\n#Person2#: It's this week's New Scientist. Why?\n#Person1#: I was just wondering. It looks interesting, but I've never actually read it myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about current affairs about science, as well as papers about new developments in research, I'm reading about a new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to, as well as hear him.\n#Person1#: Oh, I've heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one?\n#Person2#: No, not this one. But the company has made other models to try out on business. This one is special because of its color, and the images moving.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's interesting.\n#Person2#: You see, the first videophones--that's what they are called--were made in Japan. But they can only show a still black-and-white image, so this videophone is much better than that. Mind you, I'm not sure I'd want one, would you?\n#Person1#: Well, no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs?\n#Person2#: Yes. The early black-and-white ones cost several hundred pounds. But the one is about costs several thousand pounds.\n#Person1#: Hum. Why does anybody want one, do you think?\n#Person2#: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it. It's like a face-to-face conversation. So maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.\n#Person1#: Yes, I suppose so.","summary":"Bill tells #Person1# he's reading this week's New Scientist, and ordinary people can read and understand it. Bill introduces the new telephone he's reading about, which allows people to see the person they'are speaking to. Bill and #Person2# both think they wouldn't buy it.","topic":"reading"}
{"fname":"train_426","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell us what you like doing in the evening?\n#Person2#: Well, I like music. I listen to a lot of pop music. But most of all, I like watching TV. It's much better than reading a book.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# what #Person2# likes doing in the evening.","topic":"in the evening"}
{"fname":"train_427","dialogue":"#Person1#: He's here. Bye Dad.\n#Person2#: Wait, wait, wait ... Where are you going?\n#Person1#: Dad. I've already told mom. I'm going out tonight.\n#Person2#: Who with? You mean you're going on a date?\n#Person1#: Yeah. Mom met Dirk yesterday. [Dirk!?] He's sooo cool. We're going on a double-date with Cindy and Evan.\n#Person2#: Dirk.\n#Person1#: I have to go.\n#Person2#: Wait, wait. I want to meet this guy.\n#Person1#: He's waiting for me.\n#Person2#: Well, so what are you going to do tonight? Going to the library?\n#Person1#: Dad! We're going out to eat, and then we're going to catch a movie.\n#Person2#: What movie and what is it rated?\n#Person1#: It's a science fiction thriller called ... well, I don't know what it is called, but it's rated PG.\n#Person2#: And where's the movie showing?\n#Person1#: Down at the Campus Plaza Movie Theater.\n#Person2#: Hey, I was thinking about seeing a movie down there tonight, too.\n#Person1#: Ah, Dad.\n#Person2#: Hey, Let me meet that guy. [Father looks out the living room window] ... Hey, that guy has a moustache!\n#Person1#: Dad. That's not Dirk. That's his older brother. He's taking us there! Can I go now?\n#Person2#: Well ...\n#Person1#: Mom said I could, and mom knows his parents.\n#Person2#: Well ...\n#Person1#: Dad.\n#Person2#: Okay, but be home by 8:00.\n#Person1#: Eight!? The movie doesn't start until 7:30. Come on, Dad.\n#Person2#: Okay. Be back by 11:00.\n#Person1#: Love you, Dad.\n#Person2#: Love you, too.\n#Person1#: Bye.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# is going out with Dirk tonight and tells her Dad they will go out to eat and catch a movie. #Person1#'s dad asks #Person1# to be back by 11:00, and #Person1# agrees.","topic":"date out"}
{"fname":"train_428","dialogue":"#Person1#: . . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in termsof sales this month? \n#Person2#: Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news? \n#Person1#: What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad news! \n#Person2#: Well sir, our sales have dropped, no plunged, fifty percent in the past month alone. We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits arefalling fast. The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory, or getting rid of our staff. If we consider redundancies, it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages. It's a real mess. \n#Person1#: For crying out loud. . . How fast are we losing money? \n#Person2#: Um. . . how can I put this? Let's just say that at this pace, we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months. \n#Person1#: What! Geez! How could this have happened? So what's the bad news? \n#Person2#: Oh, that's the really bad news. Our supplier suffered QC problems and, well, half of our production is faulty. We're going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter. And the worst part? We're going to have to shoulder this cost. \n#Person1#: Are you joking? Get the supplier on the line now! They have to assume the costs of this mess! \n#Person2#: We tried that, sir. The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country. \n#Person1#: We're doomed! \n#Person2#: There is some really good news though! \n#Person1#: Really? What! \n#Person2#: I got offered a new job! ","summary":"Ed tells #Person1# two bad news. The first is that their sales have dropped. The market is in recession and they have no way of moving their inventory or getting rid of their staff. The second news is that their supplier suffered QC problems and half of their production is faulty.","topic":"terrible sales"}
{"fname":"train_429","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you watch TV last night, Rose? \n#Person2#: Yeah. I saw a science program. It was quite interesting. \n#Person1#: What was it about? \n#Person2#: Mars. Scientists say there might be water on it. \n#Person1#: If so, we may live there someday. \n#Person2#: I hope so. Did you know the US successfully sent two robotic explorers to Mars last month? \n#Person1#: Sure. I heard about this on the TV. On January 3rd , 2004, Explorer Spirit landed near the so-called Gusev Crater. And three weeks later, Spirit's twin explorer, Opportunity, landed on Meridiani Planum named by scientists. \n#Person2#: Yes. Both have sent back pictures of the planet. And the latter did a better job. ","summary":"Rose saw an interesting science program last night and tells #Person1# the program content.","topic":"science program"}
{"fname":"train_430","dialogue":"#Person1#: How smart of you to book the tickets before hand! \n#Person2#: Oh, do you really think so? \n#Person1#: Of course, otherwise you'll just have to wait for hours. \n#Person2#: But I just got a call from my sister and I have to cancel the movie tonight. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks it's wise of #Person2# to book the ticket beforehand.","topic":"book in advance"}
{"fname":"train_431","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that James was fired because he got a keep back of 20 thousands dollars from a vender. \n#Person2#: That's open secret. \n#Person1#: But mine could be a lie for his job. \n#Person2#: How did you know that? \n#Person1#: A little bird whispered to me. Keep that to yourself. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the secret of James's being fired.","topic":"get fired"}
{"fname":"train_432","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really admire you, Diana. \n#Person2#: why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue. \n#Person1#: you are really happy and able to achieve high scores at school. \n#Person2#: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect. \n#Person1#: isn't there anything else? \n#Person2#: I have no idea. \n#Person1#: you must have a high IQ score. \n#Person2#: well, Jerry, let me tell you a secret. \n#Person1#: go ahead. \n#Person2#: my IQ score is slightly above average. \n#Person1#: seriously? But you are such a genius. \n#Person2#: maybe I've got a higher EQ. I'm not sure. \n#Person1#: well, perhaps you're right. Sometimes EQ matters more than IQ. \n#Person2#: you can say that again, Jerry. And I'm sure you're high in both of them. With a little more time cracking the books, you can also get high marks. \n#Person1#: oh, thank you. I'm going to the library, are you coming? \n#Person2#: let's go! ","summary":"Jerry admires Diana because she's happy and can achieve high scores at school. Diana encourages Jerry he can get high marks if spending more time cracking the books.","topic":"encouragement"}
{"fname":"train_433","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know, I don't quite understand the Chinese criterion of beauty. I mean, I asked some Chinese guys who had seen my girlfriend. I asked them, Isn't she beautiful? They were looking at me with eyes wide open, like ... and they even wondered how in the world I could ever have fallen in love with her! \n#Person2#: I understand. I've heard quite a few people say that most Chinese women that foreigners have chosen are not pretty at all. I know I'm one of those that they were describing. I'm surely not beautiful. \n#Person3#: Oh, come on, although you married a foreigner, you're not that bad! \n#Person1#: I mean I think my girlfriend is very pretty and cute. She has these red cheeks, and her silk hair has been evenly cut. Very pretty, very charming. \n#Person3#: Chinese don't notice that sort of thing at all. Amy, what is that saying? \n#Person2#: Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. \n#Person3#: Yeah, that's right. Magic love. ","summary":"#Person1#, #Person2#, and #Person3# are discussing the Chinese criterion of beauty. #Person1# cannot understand that and #Person2# thinks beauty is in the eyes of the beholders. #Person3# agrees it's magic love.","topic":"beauty and love"}
{"fname":"train_434","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, we have a reservation for three nights. Mona White. I called last week. \n#Person1#: One moment please, Ms. White. Yes, that was for two single rooms, wasn't it? I've reserved rooms 402 and 403 for you. \n#Person2#: Are they quiet rooms? \n#Person1#: Well they are facing the street but there's a lovely view. \n#Person2#: We'd like quiet rooms thanks. \n#Person1#: Of course ","summary":"Mona White has a reservation for three nights, and #Person1# helps check the rooms.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_435","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. I'm from the New York book review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book? \n#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat... what would you like to know? \n#Person1#: First, I've heard that your latest book is based on a true story. \n#Person2#: That's correct. It's a murder mystery based on actual murders that book place in Florida several years ago. The main character-the police invesigator-is based on the man who investigated the case. \n#Person1#: How do you research your books? \n#Person2#: I always visit the places that I use as setting for stories. Readers like things to be as factually correct as possible-even in fiction! I usually base my characters on people I have met. Most character are a mixture of the characters of two or more people. \n#Person1#: I really like your books. I've just finished this one. I read it from cover to cover in a single day. Congratulation on making the bestseller list yet again! \n#Person2#: Thank you. Let met sign it for you ... there you go. \n#Person1#: Oh! Thank you very much. I heard that you are currently writing a collection of short stories. What are the stories about? \n#Person2#: There's a real mix of stories in the book. I haven't finished all of them yet, though. Many of them are short detective stories, but there are also horror stories and sci-fi ones. If you give me your business card, I'll make sure you get an advance copy to review. \n#Person1#: Thanks very much. I'm sure it will sell well. I can't wait to read it. Here's my card. Thank you for you time. ","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s latest book. #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# researched the books and the story background. #Person2#'s writing a collection of short stories, and many of them are short detective stories. #Person1# can't wait to read it.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_436","dialogue":"#Person1#: Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?\n#Person2#: I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I'm trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't know. But your idea sounds fun to me.\n#Person1#: Oh, it will be. I'm more or less in charge of things. So if you want to give it a try, you're in. It's as easy as that. Besides, it's a great chance to get out and meet people.\n#Person2#: But I told you I haven't practiced for a long time. I don't know if I remember any songs I used to play.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it. I just thought I'd ask you to try and join us sometime when we were practicing. We'll be practicing for a few months before we give performances.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll have a try.\n#Person1#: I'm sure you can do it. And it will be fun, too.","summary":"#Person1#'s trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. #Person1# invites Robert to play the guitar, and Robert says he'll have a try.","topic":"guitar player"}
{"fname":"train_437","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I have a word with you, sir?\n#Person2#: Just speaking.\n#Person1#: I have to tell you that I can't be in today and tomorrow.\n#Person2#: So sorry to hear that. What's wrong with you?\n#Person1#: I feel sick and coughed a lot at night.\n#Person2#: Is that serious? You ought to see a doctor.\n#Person1#: Yes, I did this in the morning. And my doctor wanted me to have a rest these 2 days.\n#Person2#: That's good. Do you suppose you will be back to the company the day after tomorrow?\n#Person1#: I hope so. And I will definitely tell you if I cannot.\n#Person2#: Well, take care of yourself and I hope you will be better as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person1# explains to #Person2# why he cannot come to work today. #Person1# is ill, and #Person2# hopes he will get better soon.","topic":"illness"}
{"fname":"train_438","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have noticed that a lot of people around here are very healthy and hard working. I thought all Americans just ate hamburgers and pizza and sat in front of the TV all day long.\n#Person2#: Huh... well, our culture and society has become a lot more health conscious than it was 10 years ago.\n#Person1#: I have heard a lot of people talking about organic foods and even growing their own vegetables.\n#Person2#: Yes, things are different now. I think most people are just more aware than before whether it is about themselves or the world. There is so much information out there. People are less ignorant than they were before.\n#Person1#: More attention has been drawn toward protecting the environment.\n#Person2#: I agree, but there are also many problems that we still need to overcome. Let's not get into that.\n#Person1#: Focus on the positive, right? So what do you do to play your part in a healthy society?\n#Person2#: I try to avoid driving my car as much as possible.\n#Person1#: Good for you. I wish more people had the same attitude as you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# American culture and society has become more health conscious than it was before, and more attention has been drawn toward protecting the environment.","topic":"healthy lifestyle"}
{"fname":"train_439","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes please. I'm looking for a smartphone, but uhm? I don't know much about them.\n#Person1#: Right. Well, with a smart phone you can use software, you know for your appointments, as an address book, that kind of thing you can take notes and write documents.\n#Person2#: I see I'm interested in this one.\n#Person1#: This one? It's got all the features you'd expect. A nice screen, wireless internet.\n#Person2#: So I can check my email, can I?\n#Person1#: Yeah you can read and send email and surf the Internet, too. As long as you're in an area the Internet can cover.\n#Person2#: It's got a camera hasn't it?\n#Person1#: Yeah, it's really good. You can take photos or videos. You can download video games and it's got an MP3 player for your favorite songs. You can even watch TV.\n#Person2#: Wow. I really like the functions they're wonderful.","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a smartphone and asks #Person2# for some information of smartphone. #Person2# likes one smartphone, and #Person1# introduces its functions to #Person2#. #Person2#'s satisfied with it.","topic":"buy a smartphone"}
{"fname":"train_440","dialogue":"#Person1#: What seems to be the matter?\n#Person2#: I just can't sleep well, doctor.\n#Person1#: I see and how long have you had this problem?\n#Person2#: Oh, for about 2 weeks now.\n#Person1#: 2 weeks? Do you have headaches?\n#Person2#: sometimes.\n#Person1#: Fever?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Are you having any family problems?\n#Person2#: No, not really, we all get along pretty well.\n#Person1#: And how about work?\n#Person2#: Well I've been working a lot lately. More than 11 hours a day.\n#Person1#: Maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days.\n#Person2#: Well, I can't right now, we're in the middle of some important business.\n#Person1#: Yes, I understand, but you really need to slow down. You're going to kill yourself if you go on like this.","summary":"#Person2# can't sleep well. #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions and suggests #Person2# should take a break.","topic":"not sleep well"}
{"fname":"train_441","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Adam, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: I've just got home from my tennis lesson. Have you had dinner yet?\n#Person1#: No, not yet.\n#Person2#: I'm hungry. Do you want me to help you cook?\n#Person1#: No, I've already done it. I prepared the fish this morning and cooked it earlier this evening.\n#Person2#: Great. Let's eat. I'll put the knives and forks on the table.\n#Person1#: I've just done that a minute ago, but I haven't put any glasses on the table yet. Can you do that please?\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"Adam has just got home from a tennis lesson, and #Person1# has prepared the dinner well.","topic":"having dinner"}
{"fname":"train_442","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, can I help?\n#Person2#: I'm from Lexington Software and I'm here to collect an export L \/ C.\n#Person1#: I have it right here.\n#Person2#: Great. Can I take it with me now? Or do you need me to fill in some forms or something?\n#Person1#: No, you can take it away now. I just need you to sign here.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Just one thing before you go, could you please prepare your documents in accordance with the L \/ C within the validity period?\n#Person2#: No problem, I'll get on that right away. Thanks, bye.","summary":"#Person2# collects an export L \/ C from #Person1#. #Person2# is asked to prepare the according documents while valid.","topic":"export L \/ C collection"}
{"fname":"train_443","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi, I'd like to order some flowers.\n#Person1#: Who are they for?\n#Person2#: They're for my Wife. Her name is Samantha.\n#Person1#: What kind of flowers would you like?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I don't know too much about flowers. Can you recommend something?\n#Person1#: OK. What's the reason you are sending her flowers?\n#Person2#: Today's her birthday and she told me she wants me to buy her flowers.\n#Person1#: Do you know what kind of flowers she likes?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I know I should know that, but I can't remember right now.\n#Person1#: Well, they're for your wife, so I think you should give her roses.\n#Person2#: Roses will be fine.\n#Person1#: What color?\n#Person2#: I think red would be nice.\n#Person1#: Do you want to pick them up or should we deliver them?\n#Person2#: Can you deliver them, please?\n#Person1#: What's the address?\n#Person2#: 241 Main street.","summary":"#Person1# suggests buying roses for Samantha who is on her birthday. #Person2# takes the advice and chooses the red ones, and asks for the delivery service.","topic":"buying flowers"}
{"fname":"train_444","dialogue":"#Person1#: did you know that abortion is still illegal in many states in the USA?\n#Person2#: why? I thought Americans were supposed to be more open than that.\n#Person1#: well, for many religious people, they believe that people who abort their babies are murderers.\n#Person2#: do you think most people in America believe that abortion is wrong?\n#Person1#: no, I think it's mostly the older generation who are against abortions.\n#Person2#: it's no wonder there are so many teenage pregnancies in America.\n#Person1#: religious people blame it on pre-marital sex, not on abortion being illegal.\n#Person2#: what do you think about abortion?\n#Person1#: I personally would never want to have one, but I think that since a pregnancy can affect a woman's entire life, she should have the right to decide for herself.\n#Person2#: do you think the fathers should have some kind of say in the matter?\n#Person1#: I know this is going to sound sexist, but I don't think that men should have to give their approval to the mothers of their children.\n#Person2#: why not? It's their children, too.\n#Person1#: that may be true, but when a woman gets pregnant, it changes her life completely. Men can still carry on with their lives after the birth exactly as they did beforehand.\n#Person2#: that might be true, but I think men should have some kind of say in the matter.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't think a man should give his approval for an abortion since his life is not affected by pregnancy at all unlike the mother's, while #Person2# thinks men should have some kind of say because it's their children too.","topic":"abortion argument"}
{"fname":"train_445","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this seat taken?\n#Person2#: I ' m afraid this seat is taken.\n#Person1#: Oh. is it. Thank you anyway.\n#Person2#: You ' re welcome. Why don ' t you ask the conductor when he comes by?\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the available seats.","topic":"seat enquiry"}
{"fname":"train_446","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, how was your date with john?\n#Person2#: it's ok. It seems we have a lot in common.\n#Person1#: oh, really. That is great news. What does he look like?\n#Person2#: he is tall and slim, fair-haired.\n#Person1#: sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?\n#Person2#: he is a nice guy and very considerate. I was impressed with how smart he was and he has a great sense of humor.\n#Person1#: oh, it's love at first sight. When will you see each other again?\n#Person2#: he didn't say, but he said he would call me.\n#Person1#: maybe he is busy with his work. Just wait and try not to think about it too much!\n#Person2#: oh, steve. Stop it! I am a bit nervous! What if he doesn't call?\n#Person1#: come on, Mary, you're a total catch. I bet he will call you. Don't worry.\n#Person2#: thank you, Steve. You're always so encouraging.\n#Person1#: that's what friends are for.","summary":"Mary tells Steve about her nice date John and feels nervous about whether he will call. Steve encourages Mary to believe in herself and that John will call for sure.","topic":"date discussion"}
{"fname":"train_447","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you give me some fruits? How much are these oranges?\n#Person2#: Seventy cents a piece.\n#Person1#: How about this one?\n#Person2#: Sixty cents a piece.\n#Person1#: Well, I'll take five of the seventy cents ones, and are those grapefruits sweet?\n#Person2#: Sure! They are very fresh, first of all. We sell at a bargain, and you make a wise purchase if you buy them today. Eighty cents only, a piece.\n#Person1#: I follow you and I'll take three just for my trial.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much and anything else?\n#Person1#: That's all. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# buys five of the seventy cents oranges. #Person2# sells three grapefruits to #Person1# which are at a bargain.","topic":"buying fruits"}
{"fname":"train_448","dialogue":"#Person1#: The sun is up! Time for all the campers to rise. Time to get paddling.\n#Person2#: Oh, no! No more paddling! My arms are sore!\n#Person1#: Do not worry. Today will be easier.\n#Person2#: Beth, what date is today?\n#Person1#: Today is Saturday.\n#Person2#: What is the date today?\n#Person1#: Today is July 4th.\n#Person2#: Oh, i almost forgot. Today is my mom's birthday.\n#Person1#: Call her on my cell phone. Wish her ' Happy Birthday! ' Tell her you are out exploring the great American wilderness. Tell her I said she is lucky to be born on Independence Day.\n#Person2#: Thanks! I will do that! When is your birthday?\n#Person1#: It is December 25th.\n#Person2#: Wow! What a lucky girl! Your birthday is on Christmas Day.\n#Person1#: Yes, I am lucky. I was born on Christ's birthday. Maybe that is why I usually go to church on Sundays. When is your birthday?\n#Person2#: April 2nd. I missed being a target of a lot of jokes by one day. I guess I am lucky, too!\n#Person1#: That is true! Here, have some Granola for breakfast.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: After eating, we will take down our tent. Then we will pack everything into the canoe, We can shove off by 6\n#Person2#: I guess so.\n#Person1#: How about going for swim around 10\n#Person2#: That should work out great. You are miracle worker! You have got me awake and motivated.\n#Person1#: Happy Independence Day!","summary":"Beth asks #Person2# to call #Person2#'s mother to wish her a Happy Birthday. Beth says her birthday is on Christmas whereas #Person2#'s is the day after April fool's day. Beth talks about the plans for today which motivates #Person2#.","topic":"Independence day plan"}
{"fname":"train_449","dialogue":"#Person1#: so, how's your course going? Do you like it?\n#Person2#: i like my professors and the classes, but it's a lot of work.\n#Person1#: what are you specializing in?\n#Person2#: right now, I'm doing some research into the languages of different African tribes.\n#Person1#: that sounds really interesting. Can you speak Swahili?\n#Person2#: yes, I learned how to speak it when I was little.\n#Person1#: really? How did you do that?\n#Person2#: well, I grew up in Africa, so I learned quite a few different languages.\n#Person1#: that's amazing. Are you doing well in your classes?\n#Person2#: I don't know because I haven't received my test results yet.\n#Person1#: when did you take your exams?\n#Person2#: about two weeks ago.\n#Person1#: how do you think you did?\n#Person2#: I left feeling pretty confident about my score, but I heard that my professors are very strict graders, so I'm a bit nervous.\n#Person1#: I'm sure you'll do well. Did you study hard?\n#Person2#: You know me ; I'm always studying!\n#Person1#: don't worry. If you don't do well, no one can!\n#Person2#: Thanks for the vote of confidence, Justin!","summary":"Justin asks about #Person2#'s current specialty, #Person2# answers and talks about the African language skills acquired in childhood. #Person2# is nervous about the test results because the professors are strict. Justin gives #Person2# confidence.","topic":"academic discussion"}
{"fname":"train_450","dialogue":"#Person1#: Say, Anna, what are you doing tonight? Would you like to go out?\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry, I can't. I'm going to work late tonight. I have to finish this report.\n#Person1#: Well, how about tomorrow night? Are you doing anything then?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. What are you planning to do?\n#Person1#: I'm going to see a musical. Would you like to come?\n#Person2#: Sure, I'd love to! But let me pay for the tickets this time. It's my turn.\n#Person1#: All right! Thanks!","summary":"Anna decides to go out seeing a musical with #Person1# tomorrow since she is busy tonight.","topic":"invitation to musical"}
{"fname":"train_451","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Jackie. What are you doing?\n#Person2#: Nothing much. I'm just relaxing today. Why? What's going on?\n#Person1#: I was thinking about heading to the mall. Do you want to go?\n#Person2#: Are they having a sale?\n#Person1#: Yeah. Both Bon and Nordstrom's is having there annual sale. It's a great time to buy some clothes you've been holding out on.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. Where should we meet?\n#Person1#: I'll meet you in front of Nordstrom's in 30 minutes.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. See you there.\n#Person1#: What do you think about these shoes?\n#Person2#: They're cute. But do you think you'll wear them much?\n#Person1#: No. Not really.\n#Person2#: This sweater is so pretty. I love the low neck design.\n#Person1#: I bet it's expensive.\n#Person2#: It's on sale for $ 80. What do you think? Should I try it on?\n#Person1#: For 80 bucks it looks great. Go try it on.","summary":"#Person1# invites Jackie to buy some clothes at Nordstrom's where is having the annual sale. A sweater catches Jackie's fancy so #Person1# asks Jackie to try it on.","topic":"shopping for clothes"}
{"fname":"train_452","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was wondering if I could borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend.\n#Person2#: Sure, I think that would be possible. Where is the fundraiser?\n#Person1#: It is in the park downtown.\n#Person2#: Would you need it for both Saturday and Sunday?\n#Person1#: We will need it for Saturday only.\n#Person2#: I think that would be OK. Who will be driving it?\n#Person1#: Mary and I will be driving the van.\n#Person2#: Could you drop it off on Sunday night?\n#Person1#: Yes, we can do that. Can we borrow the chairs from the lunchroom also?\n#Person2#: Yes, that would be fine. Just make sure that everything is returned by Sunday night.","summary":"#Person1# asks to borrow the company van and chairs for a fundraiser on weekend. #Person2# agrees to lend them until Sunday night.","topic":"fundraiser preparation"}
{"fname":"train_453","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my god. I am so heavy now. I gain 10 kilos.\n#Person2#: I am going to the gym. Do you want to come with me?\n#Person1#: I think I should go. I really need to lose some weight.\n#Person2#: Then, I'll wait for you at the car park in 20 minutes.\n#Person1#: 0K. See you then.\n#Person2#: Do you have your member card with you?\n#Person1#: Nope, I do not have a membership yet.\n#Person2#: Well I have a guest ticket. You can use it.\n#Person1#: That is so nice of you. If I like the service and the training equipment, I think I will join the club.","summary":"#Person1# decides to go to the gym with #Person2# to lose weight. #Person2# gives #Person1# a guest ticket to enter.","topic":"gym visiting"}
{"fname":"train_454","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anna, Would you like to dance?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I'm a terrible dancer. I'm afraid I may step on your toes.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it. I'll show you how. It's a piece of cake.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'll try my best.","summary":"#Person1# invites and will teach Anna to dance.","topic":"dance invitation"}
{"fname":"train_455","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you bring our bill, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. I'll be back in a minute. Here you are\n#Person1#: Thanks. Let me see. I think there's a mistake on the bill here. Would you mind checking, please?\n#Person2#: Of course, not. Let me check. Oh, you seem to be correct.\n#Person1#: How about tax and service charge?\n#Person2#: Only ten percent tax is included in the bill.\n#Person1#: Then one hundred U. S. dollars covers everything, doesn't it?\n#Person2#: It sure does.","summary":"#Person1# finds the bill mistaken. The bill is one hundred U. S. dollars in total.","topic":"bill checking"}
{"fname":"train_456","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why did your parents make you stay at home?\n#Person2#: They wanted to go out, and so they made me look after my baby brother.\n#Person1#: Didn't you mind doing it?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. My brother was very good and I did quite a lot of homework.\n#Person1#: Didn't you even want to go to the cinema?\n#Person2#: Not really. I watched television for an hour.\n#Person1#: What was on television last night?\n#Person2#: Boxing. It was excellent.\n#Person1#: Oh. I enjoy watching boxing on television, too. What a pity I missed it last night!\n#Person2#: What did you do last night?\n#Person1#: I went to a boxing match in the sports stadium.","summary":"#Person1# looked after the baby alone and watched boxing on TV last night, and #Person2# went to a boxing match.","topic":"watching boxing"}
{"fname":"train_457","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sure that the boy will become nobody when he grows up.\n#Person2#: Be careful of what you say, or you'll have to eat humble pie.\n#Person1#: Eat humble pie? Impossible, I'Ve never been wrong in judging boys like him.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to be careful of judging.","topic":"argument about judgement"}
{"fname":"train_458","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to have for breakfast?\n#Person2#: I just have some cereal each morning.\n#Person1#: You're supposed to always have a hearty breakfast.\n#Person2#: I don't always have time to make breakfast.\n#Person1#: It's easy to make a quick breakfast.\n#Person2#: What do you have for breakfast?\n#Person1#: When I need to make a quick breakfast, I just make some oatmeal, toast, and OJ.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.\n#Person1#: It's not time consuming at all.\n#Person2#: It doesn't take much time to make?\n#Person1#: Would you like me to make something?\n#Person2#: Why don't you make me some oatmeal and toast?","summary":"#Person2# doesn't have time to make breakfast. #Person1# suggests some easy examples and is asked by #Person2# to make some.","topic":"suggestions on breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_459","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Steven, take a seat! How are things at work?\n#Person2#: It's coming along well, but it is a little delayed.\n#Person1#: Can you finish it on time?\n#Person2#: I'm pressed for time and I am afraid I need someone to help me.\n#Person1#: OK, I will send Beker to help you. We need to get the brochures done and sent them to our clients on Friday without delay.\n#Person2#: OK, we promise to do it well.","summary":"#Person2# sends Beker to help Steven in order to finish the work by Friday.","topic":"work assistance"}
{"fname":"train_460","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Chloe, I'm Doctor Evans. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Hi, Dr. Evans. Thanks for seeing me on such short notice. When I woke up this morning I had a really sore throat and a really bad cough. I think I am coming down with the flu.\n#Person1#: Ah I see, yes you do sound rather croaky. Well let's have a look, shall we? Could you please open your mouth and say ' ah '.\n#Person2#: Ahhhhhhhh\n#Person1#: Good, yes, your tonsils are a little swollen and red. How are your ears, blocked at all?\n#Person2#: A little actually. My sinuses are a little blocked up as well-I really feel terrible.\n#Person1#: Ok Chloe, can you please breathe in and out slowly for me while I listen to your chest? You really are all bunged up, you don't sound too good at all. Ok, I'm going to set you up with a bunch of antibiotics. You will need to take these orange pills twice a day and these blue pills every evening. You will also have to take this cough medicine three times a day after meals. Finally, I am giving you an inhaler to use every time you feel breathless. . . just to clear up your lungs!\n#Person2#: Whoa! So many drugs. . . I hate swallowing pills. Am I able to go to work?\n#Person1#: Absolutely not! You are highly contagious! You don't want to infect the rest of your co-workers do you? I recommend staying in bed for at least three days and drinking plenty of fluids so you don't get weak and dehydrated. You can catch up on all the latest TV shows and movies!\n#Person2#: Ok! Would you mind writing me a doctor's note for work, otherwise they may think I am faking it!\n#Person1#: Ha-ha, sure not a problem! Here you are. Now off you go and away to bed. If you have any questions just give me a call! Feel better soon and take care.\n#Person2#: Thanks doc, bye!","summary":"Chloe goes to see a doctor because she thinks she has flu. Doctor Evans examines Chloe and set up many medicines and an inhaler. Chole asks if she can go to work, Doctor Evans denies to avoid contagion and recommends Chole to stay in bed for at least three days, so Chole asks for a note to prove the authenticity and gets it.","topic":"medical treatment"}
{"fname":"train_461","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, look! My first piggy bank and it still has money in it!\n#Person2#: That is a blast from the past.\n#Person1#: Remember when I used to beg you to break it so I could go buy ice cream?\n#Person2#: Yes. You sure have come a long way in valuing your hard earned dollars.\n#Person1#: Thanks for not giving in to my childhood tantrums, mom.\n#Person2#: But what are you going to do with that pig?\n#Person1#: I think I'm going to keep it as a monument to what I've learned about money.\n#Person2#: Who knows, maybe one day he will sit on the desk of a top CEO in a major corporation!","summary":"#Person1# finds a childhood piggy bank and #Person1#'s mother thinks #Person1# has learned valuing earnings, so #Person1# decides to souvenir it.","topic":"change of values"}
{"fname":"train_462","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll show you around and explain the operation as we go along.\n#Person2#: That'll be most helpful.\n#Person1#: That is our office block. We have all the administrative departments there. Down there is the research and development section.\n#Person2#: How much do you spend on development every year?\n#Person1#: About 3-4 % of the gross sales.\n#Person2#: What's that building opposite us?\n#Person1#: That's the warehouse. We keep a stock of the faster moving items so that urgent orders can be met quickly from stock.\n#Person2#: If I placed an order now, how long would it be before I got delivery?\n#Person1#: It would largely depend on the size of the order and the items you want.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# around and explains the operation. #Person1# introduces to #Person2# about the spending on development and delivery of orders.","topic":"viewing operations"}
{"fname":"train_463","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, where is this bus supposed to take us?\n#Person2#: It should take us back up to Altadena.\n#Person1#: Well, don't you know for sure?\n#Person2#: I'm not really sure if it does or not.\n#Person1#: Are you sure we got on the right bus?\n#Person2#: I've never taken this bus, but I think it's the right one.\n#Person1#: This place doesn't look like Altadena.\n#Person2#: That's true, and we have been on this bus for a while.\n#Person1#: Read one of the street signs or something.\n#Person2#: Yikes! Temple City.\n#Person1#: That's the last time I'm trusting you with the transportation.\n#Person2#: My bad, but at least we know the right bus to take us back.","summary":"#Person1# doubts if they are on the right bus to Altadena. Then #Person2# finds out that they took the wrong one.","topic":"wrong bus"}
{"fname":"train_464","dialogue":"#Person1#: Johnny, I want to thank you.\n#Person2#: What do you mean, Mom? For breaking your best china?\n#Person1#: Oh, Johnny, that stuff was dollar store junk. No, I want to thank you for keeping Grandma busy.\n#Person2#: Well, it's more like she kept me busy. . .\n#Person1#: I know, and normally she's trying to tell me how to clean my house. So, thank you.\n#Person2#: Am I back in your good books?\n#Person1#: Not only that, but I'm going to buy you that video game after all!","summary":"Jonny's mother thanks Johnny for breaking china so that Grandma keeps Jonny busy cleaning instead of herself.","topic":"house cleaning"}
{"fname":"train_465","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Michael.\n#Person2#: Hi Amy. What's up?\n#Person1#: I'm looking for the airport. Can you tell me how to get there?\n#Person2#: No, sorry. I don't know.\n#Person1#: I think I can take the subway to the airport. Do you know where the subway is?\n#Person2#: Sure, it's over there.\n#Person1#: Where? I don't see it.\n#Person2#: Across the street.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see it now. Thanks.\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: Do you know if there's a restroom around here?\n#Person2#: Yes, there's one here. It's in the store.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"Michael shows Amy where to take the subway to the airport and where the restroom is.","topic":"guidance"}
{"fname":"train_466","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, madam?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a cap. Size 16.\n#Person1#: Would you like to try this one on?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's a bit tight. Have you got a bigger one?\n#Person1#: All right. How about this one?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. I'll take it. Can I pay by check?\n#Person1#: Of course, madam.","summary":"#Person2# purchases a suitable cap by check with #Person2#'s help.","topic":"Buying cap"}
{"fname":"train_467","dialogue":"#Person1#: When can we expect you and your daughter for dinner? Next Saturday?\n#Person2#: Next Saturday? I'm sorry. I'Ve promised to go to a Chinese Opera with my daughter.\n#Person1#: How about Sunday then?\n#Person2#: Yes, Sunday sounds fine. What time?\n#Person1#: Does 6, 30 suit you?\n#Person2#: It suits us fine. We'll see you then.\n#Person1#: Thanks, goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# will attend #Person1#'s dinner on Sunday with #Person2#'s daughter.","topic":"dinner arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_468","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. You said that you might need some help with preparing dinner. What would you like me to do?\n#Person2#: Thanks for coming over to help. I really appreciate it. First, could you peel the vegetables? I'Ve put them all in the skin and there's a peeler.\n#Person1#: Ok, I'll peel the vegetables and you chop them. I'm terrible at chopping vegetables. I always seem to chop them into pieces that are either too big or too small. . . . wow! You can chop vegetable really quickly, just like professional chefs on TV!\n#Person2#: After you'Ve chopped the vegetables, could you fry the meat in a little oil? Just use a very small amount of oil. Fry the meat until it is cooked, then we'll add some spices to flavor it.\n#Person1#: Which spices are you going to add to the meat?\n#Person2#: These ones here. The one on the left is very spicy, so we must be careful about how much we add.\n#Person1#: Yes. We don't want everyone to burn their mouths and have a drink gallons of water! OK. I'm really to do the meat. Should I cook it over a low flame?\n#Person2#: Cook it over a high flame, so that it will be ready quickly. Keep stirring the meat around the frying pan. Don't let the meat stick to the bottom of the pan.\n#Person1#: Right. What are you doing over there?\n#Person2#: I'm mixing the sauce. It's my specialty. I make it according to my own secret recipe!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# prepare dinner. #Person2# gives instructions on what #Person1# is expected to do, including peeling the vegetables, and then frying the meat. While #Person1# is stirring the meat, #Person2# mixes the sauce according to #Person2#'s secret recipe.","topic":"dinner preparation"}
{"fname":"train_469","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Madam. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to send 600 RMB in cash to my daughter. How long will it take for her to receive the money?\n#Person1#: It's very quick and easy. It just takes 24 hours, we guarantee that. All you need to do is fill in this slip and we can proceed.\n#Person2#: Are there any extra charges, like commission?\n#Person1#: There is a service commission that you must pay. It's 1 % of the funds to be remitted, so you should pay an extra 6 RIB.","summary":"#Person2# wants to send cash to her daughter, so she is required by #Person1# to pay a service commission.","topic":"Remittance procedure"}
{"fname":"train_470","dialogue":"#Person1#: You see, I'm getting much fatter than before. I'm always worried I've no idea how to lose weight.\n#Person2#: You should do some exercise every day. That is the best way to keep you healthy and strong.\n#Person1#: You know, I don't want to move about at all.\n#Person2#: You'd better not watch too much TV. Recently, dancing machines have been popular in China. I suggest buying one.\n#Person1#: What is the dancing machine?\n#Person2#: Oh, you may see one in shopping centres. It's easy to learn how to use it. What you ought to do is to dance on such machines with loud disco music, stepping forward and backward, left and right according to the directions on TV, as if you are really dancing.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting! But is it useful to help me keep fit?\n#Person2#: Sure. When you finish dancing, you'll be out of breath.\n#Person1#: Where can I find one?\n#Person2#: You may go to the Friendship Store.\n#Person1#: Is it expensive?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. It only costs 800 yuan.\n#Person1#: All right. I'd like to buy one.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't know how to lose weight. #Person2# recommends dancing machines which people can move on them as if they are really dancing. #Person1# thinks it's interesting and would like to buy one.","topic":"weight loss equipment"}
{"fname":"train_471","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think you'll be doing in five years' time, Carrie?\n#Person2#: I definitely won't be working as a car park attendant. I want to become an opera singer. I hope I'll be living in Milan. What about you, Frank?\n#Person1#: Unless I pass my exams, I'll probably serve rude customers in the restaurant.\n#Person2#: Come on. Don't be so sad. Cheer up, Frank.","summary":"Frank feels sad about his possible future career, so Carrie encourages Frank.","topic":"discussion about future"}
{"fname":"train_472","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, would you please tell me when the next flight to Los Angeles is?\n#Person2#: Sure. The next direct flight to Los Angeles is two hours from now, but if you do not mind transferring at San Francisco you can board now.","summary":"#Person1# enquires about the flight to Los Angeles.","topic":"flight enquiry"}
{"fname":"train_473","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's freezing cold. Let me make some coffee to warm us up. Do you want a piece of pie as well?\n#Person2#: Coffee sounds great. But I'm going to have dinner with some friends in a while, so I'd better skip the pie.","summary":"#Person2# decides to have #Person1#'s coffee without pie.","topic":"coffee invitation"}
{"fname":"train_474","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you all right, Mark? Is anything wrong?\n#Person2#: I'm so homesick, I could die. All this studying, all this pressure, I just can't stand it.\n#Person1#: It takes time to get used to all this.\n#Person2#: Yes. But, you know, I lost sleep last night.\n#Person1#: It seems like you've really got the blues. Have you heard from home recently?\n#Person2#: It's been almost a month since I got a letter from my mum. I'm going to write to her and explain the situation. By the way, do you have an envelope that I can borrow?\n#Person1#: Sorry, I don't have any. I hardly ever send any letters.\n#Person2#: The bookstore is closed today. Is there another place I can get some stamps?\n#Person1#: You can go to the post office on North Street to buy stamps.","summary":"Mark is homesick and decides to write a letter to Mark's mom. #Person1# doesn't have any envelopes to borrow, but he tells Mark where to buy stamps.","topic":"writing a letter"}
{"fname":"train_475","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have somewhere to stay in London, Peter?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. In fact, I was about to ask you if you could arrange some place for me to stay.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's no problem though I am not in charge of it. I'll ask someone to arrange it for you. What kind of place were you considering?\n#Person2#: Well, I don't care if I share with other people, but I'm not good at housework. Maybe a home stay would be OK, but I don't like young children, because they're noisy and it's difficult to study. Hopefully, I can live with a lady who has retired.\n#Person1#: OK, that's no problem. But I must warn you that living with a family in London is very expensive. Much more expensive than other small cities.\n#Person2#: That's not a big problem. I have some money saved. Besides, I can always get a part-time job. I'm working in a supermarket as a cashier now. So I don't think I will have trouble with money.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. I'll call you if I get some information about that.\n#Person2#: OK, that's great. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# will ask someone to help #Person2#, who prefers a homestay without young children, arrange a place to stay. #Person1# warns #Person2# about the high prices of homestays, but #Person2# thinks it's not a big problem.","topic":"accomodation arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_476","dialogue":"#Person1#: Stay with me, kids. Don't get lost. \n#Person2#: I am not Dad. I never get lost in the supermarket. \n#Person3#: I am not a kid anymore, Mom. \n#Person1#: Anyway, stay with me. I want to check out some daily necessities. \n#Person3#: No, Mom. I want to go to the video products section. The new album of Westlife just comes out. \n#Person2#: I want to buy some sports supplies. \n#Person1#: OK, kids. You can go. We'll meet by lunch time. \n#Person3#: How about Dad? He is outside with our stuff. \n#Person2#: We can call him then. \n#Person1#: All right, kids. Remember, 12 o'clock, at the 2nd cash counter. \n#Person3#: Who is that? \n#Person1#: It's Dad. He got a free deposit box. \n#Person3#: Finally, he is released. \n#Person1#: He called to tell us that he was in the book section. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# and #Person3# to stay with her while shopping. However they want to go to different sections, so they separate and then meet at lunch.","topic":"in the supermarket"}
{"fname":"train_477","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you decided what you are going to take next semester? \n#Person2#: Well, I'm an English major, you know. So I came here to make sure I'm taking the right things. \n#Person1#: Good. I think it's a good idea. Our department should require meetings like this. \n#Person2#: I want to finish my degree in four years. So I don't want to forget to take classes I need. I have a friend who has to stay in college another year. She didn't know until recently . There were some classes she needed to take to graduate. She didn't know about them. \n#Person1#: Yes, that happens. \n#Person2#: I brought my transcript from my first year. Here. And here is the list of courses I plan to take in the fall. \n#Person1#: Alright. Good. I see you've already taken six credits of your breadth requirements. You have one botany class and one chemistry class. And political science. So that's nine credits. Did you take English Composition 201? \n#Person2#: No, I don't need to. I took Advanced Placement English in high school. So I'm not required to take composition. \n#Person1#: Excellent. I see you have the 18th century poetry class for next semester. And the modern novel class. You haven't taken a Shakespeare class yet. \n#Person2#: No, I thought I would take it later. \n#Person1#: Actually, I recommend you take Shakespeare sooner rather than later. \n#Person2#: Well, I suppose I could cross out the 18th century poetry class. I have to see when the Shakespeare class meets. \n#Person1#: Let me look at the timetable. Shakespeare meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 \n#Person2#: I can take it then. I have that time slot free. \n#Person1#: Good. I recommend it. Shakespeare is of course enormously important. We want our students to take the class as soon as they can. And Professor Friedman is an excellent teacher. \n#Person2#: I'll take it then. \n#Person1#: Tell me, Lisa, what made you decide to be an English major? \n#Person2#: I want to be an English professor in the future. I love studying literature, and I want to teach it. \n#Person1#: Really? That's great to know. \n#Person2#: That's the reason I want to finish my B. A. in four years. Because I know I will be in school a long time. I want to start the M. A. and Ph. D. program as soon as possible. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to finish the degree in four years, so #Person2# has to take necessary classes. After seeing #Person2#'s course selection, #Person1# recommends #Person2# to take Shakespeare's poetry class sooner because of its importance. #Person2# has the time slot free so she decides to replace the 18th century poetry class with it. #Person2# also says that #Person2# becomes an English major because she wants to be an English professor in the future.","topic":"course selection"}
{"fname":"train_478","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Anna speaking! \n#Person2#: Hey, Anna, this is Jason. \n#Person1#: Jason, where have you been hiding lately? You know it's been a long time since your last call. Have you been good? \n#Person2#: Yes. How are you, Anna? \n#Person1#: I am fine. What have you been doing? \n#Person2#: Working. I've been really busy these days. I got a promotion. \n#Person1#: That's great, congratulations! \n#Person2#: Thanks. I am feeling pretty good about myself too. You know, bigger office, a raise and even an assistant. \n#Person1#: That's good. So I guess I'll have to make an appointment to see you. \n#Person2#: You are kidding. \n#Person1#: How long have you been working there? \n#Person2#: A bit over two years. This is a fast-moving company, and seniority isn't the only factor in deciding promotions. \n#Person1#: How do you like your new boss? \n#Person2#: She is very nice and open-minded. \n#Person1#: Much better than the last one, huh? \n#Person2#: Yeah. He was a real slave driver. He probably would have loved it if we were robots. \n#Person1#: Forget about him. Come over to my house tonight. Let's get drunk. \n#Person2#: Good. Tonight 8 o'clock. \n#Person1#: 8 it is. See you then. \n#Person2#: Bye. ","summary":"Jason calls Anna to tell her that he got a promotion recently with good conditions and a nice new boss. While Jason is complaining about his last boss, Anna invites him to drink tonight and Jason accepts.","topic":"a call"}
{"fname":"train_479","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear what's going on downtown today? All the workers from the factory are staging a demonstration in the streets. Not one of the two thousand employees showed up for work today, and they have gathered outside the city hall to demand better working conditions for all factory employees.\n#Person2#: Wow, sounds chaotic. . . . two thousand people in the streets carrying picket signs and shouting slogans. What gave them the motivation to finally organize and call management on the substandard working conditions? \n#Person1#: I think they gained courage after the mayor's speech last week on equality and opportunity for all town citizens. Anyway, the sentiments have been brewing for quite some time. I mean, we all know the working conditions at the factory are quite horrendous. \n#Person2#: So what kind of demands do they have? What are they asking for specifically? \n#Person1#: They want raises and medical insurance, and I think they want to clean up the factory's safety hazards. That's probably the most important issue. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that today all the two thousand workers gather outside the city hall demanding better working conditions. #Person1# thinks they probably most want to clean up the safety hazards.","topic":"workers' strike"}
{"fname":"train_480","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come back. You haven't paid yet. \n#Person2#: May, just let him go. \n#Person1#: But he took some newspaper away without paying. \n#Person2#: I know. \n#Person1#: Why? You make me confused. \n#Person2#: He lives nearby and he would just glance at the newspaper headlines, read the political sections and return them later. \n#Person1#: Why does he have such a privilege? \n#Person2#: He used to be a hero during the war time and everyone respect him. \n#Person1#: I see. Does he live by himself? \n#Person2#: Yes, he has no children and his wife passed away when he was in the battle. \n#Person1#: He must be lonely? \n#Person2#: I bet. But he is always busy telling the children stories. \n#Person1#: How respectable! ","summary":"#Person2# tells May that the man who took the newspaper without paying would return it and that he was a war hero.","topic":"a man"}
{"fname":"train_481","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have made up my mind. I am getting a tattoo. \n#Person2#: Really? Are you sure? \n#Person1#: Yeah! Why not? They are trendy and look great! I want to get a dragon on my arm or maybe a tiger on my back. \n#Person2#: Yeah but, it is something that you will have forever! They use indelible ink that can only be removed with laser treatment. On top of all that, I have heard it hurts a lot! \n#Person1#: Really? \n#Person2#: Of course! They use this machine with a needle that pokes your skin and inserts the ink. \n#Person1#: Oh, I didn't know that! I thought they just paint it on your skin or something. \n#Person2#: I think you should reconsider and do some more research about tattoos. Also, find out where the nearest tattoo parlor is and make sure they used sterilized needles, and that the place is hygienic. \n#Person1#: Maybe I should just get a tongue piercing! ","summary":"#Person1# wants a tattoo because it's trendy. #Person2# tells #Person1# that either getting a tattoo or removing it hurts a lot, which changes #Person1# 's mind.","topic":"discussion about tattoo"}
{"fname":"train_482","dialogue":"#Person1#: Louis, how is your knee today? Have you seen a doctor?\n#Person2#: I feel much better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was not serious. I should be OK for Saturday's basketball game.\n#Person1#: Great. But why don't you have a good rest today? You can just practice throwing balls, but you shouldn't run.\n#Person2#: OK. Do you have any news about Michigan?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have some videos of their last three games. They're in my office. Shall we watch them together?\n#Person2#: That would be great. Let's go.","summary":"Louis decides to watch videos with #Person1# to rest Louis's injured knee for Saturday's basketball game.","topic":"recuperation"}
{"fname":"train_483","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll be at a lunch meeting for the next hour and a half. Will you please tell anyone who calls that I will call them back later this afternoon? And if anyone comes to the office, it just have them wait until I come back.\n#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Roberts. What if they are there waiting for a long time? Should I offer them anything?\n#Person1#: You can show them the new video we made for the company.\n#Person2#: OK, I will do that, Mr. Roberts. I'll take care of everything while you're out.","summary":"Mr. Roberts asks #Person2# to take care of everything during his lunch meeting. #Person2# promises to do so.","topic":"lunchtime job"}
{"fname":"train_484","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what do you want to do? Get another drink here or call it a night?\n#Person2#: I'll have another beer. Let me buy this round.\n#Person1#: OK. Thanks. So how was your date the other night?\n#Person2#: Great. Jim took me to the cinema to see a film. I think he's really nice. And he's got a cool job. He's a television producer. You know, he went to the National Film and Television School and he's been working at Channel 4 for a year now.\n#Person1#: Sounds impressive. So you think it might get serious?\n#Person2#: Yeah, we have a good connection. I think he's marriage material. We'll see how it goes, but I'm already thinking we could have a long term future ahead of us.\n#Person1#: Isn't it a bit early to talk about stuff like that? You've only been out with him twice so far.\n#Person2#: No, we've been out 3 times now and I'm seeing him again tomorrow. It's not easy finding someone you're attracted to and have good chemistry with. I don't see what's wrong with thinking about the future.\n#Person1#: Well, I'd be careful if I were you. You should get to know him better before talking about marriage.","summary":"#Person2# had a nice date with Jim who is very attractive, which even makes #Person2# consider about marriage. #Person1# thinks it's too early but #Person2# insists it's nothing wrong with thinking about the future. #Person1# advises #Person2# to be careful.","topic":"after a date"}
{"fname":"train_485","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to check in please.\n#Person2#: Do you have a reservation sir?\n#Person1#: Yes, the name is Robert, Robert Brown.\n#Person2#: Let me check the computer please. Yes, here it is Robert Brown. How many nights will you be staying?\n#Person1#: I will stay from Monday to Friday.\n#Person2#: That's four days. Smoking or non-smoking?\n#Person1#: A smoking room, please.\n#Person2#: OK, you don't mind facing the street?\n#Person1#: No that's no problem. But I do want to room with a good view of the ocean.\n#Person2#: The rooms with a better view will be a little more expensive. Are you OK with it?\n#Person1#: No problem. How much do you charge for that?\n#Person2#: $140 a night.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# helps Robert check into a smoking room with a good view of the ocean, according to Robert's preference, which costs $140 a night.","topic":"room check-in"}
{"fname":"train_486","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you realize it's November already before you know it? Thanksgiving will be here.\n#Person2#: Shh, you're right. It's time we decided what we're going to do this year. Well do you feel like inviting your sister and her family over, otherwise I'd like to invite my brother and his family.\n#Person1#: I'd love to invite my sister's family. After all, they invited us last year.\n#Person2#: Good, that settled. Why don't you give your sister a call and see if they can come?\n#Person1#: Sure. Say Randy can you help me with the shopping? We need to get a Turkey.\n#Person2#: Right. Let's get a nice, big one. So we'll have plenty of leftovers to make sandwiches with.","summary":"#Person1# decides to invite #Person1#'s sister's family since they invited #Person1# and Randy last year. Randy agrees to help #Person1# with the shopping.","topic":"Thanksgiving Day preparation"}
{"fname":"train_487","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad come and sit here.\n#Person2#: Oh good. We can watch the races together!\n#Person1#: Yes. look! There's William!\n#Person2#: Where?\n#Person1#: There! He's running in this race. He's the boy with the red shorts.\n#Person2#: Oh yes, he can run very fast. He's going to win, I think. Who's the boy with dark hair? He's coming second in the race.\n#Person1#: Oh that's Harry, he's very good at running too.\n#Person2#: Look at all the silver cups on the table.\n#Person1#: Yes, they are ready for the teams that win.\n#Person2#: Who's the older boy sitting next to the table?\n#Person1#: That's Michael, he has won lots of cups for running. He's going to give the cups to the children that win. Can you see my friend Kathy.\n#Person2#: No. Where is she?\n#Person1#: She is there near the drinks. She's entered the swimming competition.\n#Person2#: Who's the boy over there? Look he's hurt his leg.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's Richard. He fell in the jumping competition, I hope he'll be OK.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person1#'s dad are watching sports races together. The father asks about the children in different competitions and #Person1# introduces them, including William, Harry, Michael, Kathy and Richard.","topic":"watching races"}
{"fname":"train_488","dialogue":"#Person1#: Glad you're back. How did the conference go, Chris?\n#Person2#: Uh, it was good. All the topic were interesting and the speakers were really good. The organization was a lot better this year, as well. I think having smaller number of people there made a big difference. You know you can make decisions a lot more quickly.\n#Person1#: Then how was the hotel?\n#Person2#: Ah, that was probably the only thing that people really complained about. The food in the restaurant wasn't very good and the service was slow. If we go back to the same hotel again, we'll have to find another restaurant.\n#Person1#: You're right. Anyway, I want to get a cup of coffee. Do you want to come?\n#Person2#: I'm done with coffee. I think I'll just go and have a cup of tea.","summary":"Chris compliments the conference on the topics and speakers as well as the better organizations and smaller size but complains about the hotel restaurant to #Person1#.","topic":"conference review"}
{"fname":"train_489","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Good evening. I would like to buy a bottle of perfume.\n#Person1#: OK. We have many kinds of perfume here. You can choose freely.\n#Person2#: Which brand would you recommend? I don't want to buy one with quality problems.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, we have no such problems. How about this one? It sells very well.\n#Person2#: Umm, it smells good. How much is it?\n#Person1#: 400 yuan per bottle. And if you buy 2 bottles at the same time, you can get a 10% discount. We have other special offers as well. If you buy lipstick or face cream, you can get a free gift.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I just need perfume when I want to buy lipstick I will come here again.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy perfume. #Person1# recommends one which has special offers when buying lipstick or face cream. #Person2# needs only the perfume so #Person2# leaves.","topic":"buying perfume"}
{"fname":"train_490","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't stand this heat. I can't get my attention to studying for the midterm exam. I guess I'll have to go to the library this afternoon.\n#Person2#: I don't blame you. This dormitory doesn't have air conditioning. I can't study, either. My roommate and I are thinking about moving out to the other dorm, or an apartment that has air conditioning.\n#Person1#: Oh, I thought about moving too. But if I want to live in an apartment, I have to pay a lot of money for electricity. Do you know an air conditioner is cheaper today than it was 10 years ago? On the other hand, electricity is a lot more expensive today.\n#Person2#: I didn't know that. How much do we have to pay for the electricity?\n#Person1#: 5 years ago, it was possible to run an air conditioner 24 hours a day for mere $20 a month. Today, the same air conditioner in the same house cost more than $40 a month.\n#Person2#: Oh no, that's really expensive. Well, I guess I'll tell my roommate will see about the other dorm. If it doesn't workout, we will sweat all summer.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# feel too hot to study in their dorms. #Person2#'s thinking about moving out to an apartment. But #Person1# says electricity is very expensive in an apartment, so #Person2# will see about the other dorm.","topic":"air conditioning problem"}
{"fname":"train_491","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, we are happy you have all come out for our training workshop. Today we have a great line-up of speakers to talk to you. First on our program is a well-renown expert in the field of international economic development, Harvard's own Dr. James Smith. Dr. Smith has been involved in economic research for over twenty years, and has taught at Harvard since 1995. And now, without further adieu, we'd like to welcome Mr. James Smith.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Jackson, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, friends. The subject of my talk is international relations in a morgen world. I plan to say a few words about the current situation in the Middle East and how it affects world economy. I'd like to give you an overview of the way that the economies of seemingly unrelated countries are intertwined. I've divided my talk into three parts, first an overview of international relations, second a discussion of current political situations, and lastly trends for the future. My presentation will take about two hours, but there will be a twenty-minute break in the middle. We'll stop for lunch at 12.","summary":"Mr. Jackson introduces Mr. James Smith, who is an expert in international economic development. Mr. James will give a talk on international relations in the modern world and introduces the outline and schedule.","topic":"talk"}
{"fname":"train_492","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me the best way to look for an apartment?\n#Person2#: The local newspaper has ads for housing.\n#Person1#: Is there any way to find a roommate to share an apartment with?\n#Person2#: Sometimes you can post an advertisement saying that you need a roommate.\n#Person1#: What do landlords charge for rent?\n#Person2#: Would you like an apartment for just yourself, or do you need it for two people?\n#Person1#: There are two of us, but we only need a one-bedroom apartment.\n#Person2#: You should be able to easily find that for twelve hundred dollars a month.\n#Person1#: I really would appreciate it if you could come look at apartments with me.\n#Person2#: Sure, I ' ll go look at apartments with you anytime you want.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# post an advertisement in the local newspaper and promises to look at apartments with #Person1#.","topic":"find an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_493","dialogue":"#Person1#: So I'm on the fifth floor? How come this hotel has no fourth floor.\n#Person2#: Four is an unlucky number here, Peter. Four sounds like death in Chinese. Hotels often have no fourth floor.\n#Person1#: I see. Oh, I know what I wanted to ask. How much should I tip this guy?\n#Person2#: People don't usually tip here, but you can. Fifty dollars should be more enough.","summary":"#Person2# tells Peter hotels often have no fourth floor because four sounds like death in Chinese.","topic":"hotel"}
{"fname":"train_494","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' m fed up with marriage.\n#Person2#: Why do you say so? Everyone admires that you have a good wife.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. When we were poor, we often tried our best to make ends meet. It was a hard time.\n#Person2#: But now you are rich.\n#Person1#: And we have some squabbles on some boring things.\n#Person2#: This is ordinary marriage life.","summary":"#Person1# is fed up with marriage. #Person2# thinks it is an ordinary marriage life.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_495","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, is this the Resume Writing Workshop?\n#Person2#: Yes, this is the Resume Writing Workshop. Welcome!\n#Person1#: I really don't know that much about putting together a resume.\n#Person2#: It's easy. Don't worry about it.\n#Person1#: What's the most important part?\n#Person2#: Well, the most important thing we need to do is make sure that our name and contact information are across the top.\n#Person1#: What comes next?\n#Person2#: You can either list your job experience next or your education--whichever is the most impressive should be first.\n#Person1#: Can I list my interests next?\n#Person2#: Sure, that would be a good place for them.","summary":"#Person2# at the Resume Writing Workshop is teaching #Person1# how to put together a resume.","topic":"resume"}
{"fname":"train_496","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor, where's Canada?\n#Person2#: Canada is north of here.\n#Person1#: Can you show me on the map?\n#Person2#: Sure. Look here. Canada is north of the United States.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. Where's Mexico?\n#Person2#: Mexico is south of the United States.\n#Person1#: How about Connecticut? Where's that?\n#Person2#: Connecticut is east of New York.\n#Person1#: What state is west of Pennsylvania?\n#Person2#: Ohio.\n#Person1#: OK, Where's Los Angeles?\n#Person2#: Los Angeles is in California. It's southeast of San Francisco.\n#Person1#: Where's Boston.\n#Person2#: Boston is in the northeast part of the country.\n#Person1#: Where is Las Vegas?\n#Person2#: Las Vegas is in the southwest.","summary":"The professor shows #Person1# Canada, Mexico, Connecticut, Ohio, Los Angeles, Boston, and Las Vegas on the map.","topic":"map"}
{"fname":"train_497","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is everything ready for the Christmas party?\n#Person2#: Almost. I'Ve put up the decorations, and we'Ve decorated the Christmas tree with plenty of tinsel and baubles.\n#Person1#: I like the big star on the top of the tree. I'll put the presents under the tree later, how's the food.\n#Person2#: I'Ve prepared most of it already and we'Ve got plenty of snack foods-you know, crisps, biscuits, and things. Are you going to make the punch?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'Ve bought all the things to go in it. It won't take long to make. How many people are coming to the party?\n#Person2#: I think everyone will be coming. Dave don't come because he has to go to his parent's home and they live in Scotland.\n#Person1#: Do we have Christmas pudding?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. I hope we have enough for everyone. Did you send out all your Christmas cards in time?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did. I send most of them a week ago. I'Ve brought some with me to the party to give to people in person.\n#Person2#: I did the same. I spent hours yesterday evening wrapping presents. I hope I didn't forget to buy anyone something!\n#Person1#: I hope you didn't forget mine!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for the Christmas party. They have decorated the Christmas tree, prepared the food and pudding, and sent all Christmas cards. #Person1# will put the presents under the tree and make the punch.","topic":"Christmas"}
{"fname":"train_498","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Mary, come in, please. I'm so happy to see you.\n#Person2#: Happy birthday, George. Many happy returns of the day. Here's a present for you.\n#Person1#: Oh, thank you, Mary. You're so nice.\n#Person2#: I hope you like it. Oh, have the other guys arrived?\n#Person1#: They're all waiting for you. Let's join them. I'm going to cut the cake soon.\n#Person2#: Let's go.","summary":"Mary gives George a birthday present. They will cut the cake soon.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_499","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jason, it's your turn.\n#Person2#: I hope I get an easy question like you did.\n#Person1#: You rolled a four. Let's see. . . you landed on Foreign Films.\n#Person2#: Oh, great. That's just my luck! I hate those arty movies.\n#Person1#: Well, too bad. So, what foreign film won an Oscar in 1993?\n#Person2#: Oh, please! I have no idea.\n#Person1#: The answer is Belle Opaque. It's a Spanish movie, and the title means The Age of Beauty in English.","summary":"Jason thinks he's lucky to land on Foreign Films but he can't answer the question.","topic":"foreign films"}
{"fname":"train_500","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your great struck?\n#Person2#: I think I'm very good at planning. I manage my time perfectly, so that I can always get things done on time.\n#Person1#: Why do you think you be a good fit or this job?\n#Person2#: Because I'm very competent in this area.\n#Person1#: Can you working under pressure?\n#Person2#: Yes, I work well under pressure and find it dimly. However, I believe planning and probable management of my time can reduce tight deadlines.\n#Person1#: Are you more a follower or a leader?\n#Person2#: I don't try to go ahead of people and lead them, I'd rather cooperate with everybody else and get the job done by working together.","summary":"#Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# is good at planning, works well under pressure, and is a cooperator.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_501","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, Madam?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to exchange some US dollars into RIB.\n#Person1#: How much would you like to exchange?\n#Person2#: What's the exchange rate for RIB?\n#Person1#: It's US 100 for RMB 802 today.\n#Person2#: I'd like to exchange 3, 000.\n#Person1#: Fill out this exchange memo, please.\n#Person2#: Yes. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Wait a second, please. . . These are 24, 060 RMB and the receipt, please check them.\n#Person2#: All right, thank you so much, good-bye.\n#Person1#: Good-bye.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the exchange rate and helps her to exchange some money.","topic":"exchange money"}
{"fname":"train_502","dialogue":"#Person1#: we'd like to rent a flat near the university.\n#Person2#: are you looking for somewhere for two people?\n#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.\n#Person2#: yes, there are several place available in that price range near the university. do you have any other requirements?\n#Person1#: net really, no. we'd preferably like to live in a quiet street.\n#Person2#: how many rooms do you need in the flat?\n#Person1#: we'll need two bedrooms. the kitchen and dining room can be separate or combined.\n#Person2#: ok. i've got a list of place that fit your requirements. let's just go through them. the first on the list costs 80 pounds a month, but it's on a noisy street and it's a little far from t\n#Person1#: how far away is it from the campus?\n#Person2#: it's about two miles away. that might be a little far to walk. here's one that's about half a mile from the campus. the cost is 100 pounds a month and it's on a small street, just off a\n#Person1#: that sounds ideal. can we go to have a look at it? we'd like to see it before making a final decision.\n#Person2#: of course. i'm not very busy at the moment. if you can wait for about 15 or 20 minutes. i can take you there.\n#Person1#: thank you. that would be great.","summary":"#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.","topic":"rent a flat"}
{"fname":"train_503","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I get you any dessert?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to try the blueberry pie.\n#Person1#: Excellent choice. ( He brings her the pie. After she finishes, the waiter comes back. ) Would you like anything else?\n#Person2#: No, I'm stuffed. I'm ready for the check.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Thank you and have a nice evening.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# is ready for the check after #Person2# brings her the blueberry pie.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_504","dialogue":"#Person1#: When the interview finally comes to an end, the interviewee will probably breathe a sigh of relief.\n#Person2#: Still, you should not let down your guard. Some details should be paid attention to.\n#Person1#: At this moment you can thank the interviewer again for the opportunity of the interview.\n#Person2#: You can also ask the interviewer about your performance today.\n#Person1#: Don't forget to ask when you can receive a reply.\n#Person2#: And it's best to ask about the second interview if necessary.\n#Person1#: You should state politely that you will wait for the results patiently.\n#Person2#: You can ask questions about the position you are applying for.\n#Person1#: In this case, you should remember to give thanks for the reply you get.\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: Just say goodbye to the interviewer before you leave.\n#Person2#: Besides, remember to make acknowledgments through an E-mail or a call.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about how to end an interview.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_505","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think this flat?\n#Person2#: It's not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us.\n#Person1#: Small? But it should be enough for our needs, I think.\n#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 feels good.\n#Person1#: That's true, but I love the living room, it's huge and filled with sunshine.\n#Person2#: True, and I like the kitchen. It's new and well equipped.\n#Person1#: It has a great balcony with an incredible view of the park.\n#Person2#: You are right. The view is spectacular. But that bedroom is so small. We'd never be able to fit all of our stuff in there.\n#Person1#: May be we could get some new furniture, better stuff.\n#Person2#: I haven't thought of that.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't think the flat is really all that good. #Person1# thinks it should be enough for their needs with some new furniture.","topic":"flat"}
{"fname":"train_506","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Mr. Rodriguez?\n#Person2#: Yes. Is this Paula?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'Ve just dropped those slides off at the Winthrop office. Do you need anything else while I'm out?\n#Person2#: No, that's all right. Paula. Why don't you get something to eat, and I'll see you this afternoon.","summary":"Mr. Rodriguez tells Paula he doesn't need anything else besides slides.","topic":"slides"}
{"fname":"train_507","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's hot today, shall we go for a dip at the beach?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. Let's bring our trunks and towels.\n#Person1#: Would you like to swim in the swimming pool or at the beach?\n#Person2#: I'd prefer the pool.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's pay the entrance fee and change our clothes in the dressing room.\n#Person2#: What style do you use?\n#Person1#: Well, I use breast stroke for long distance, crawl or free style for short distance and back stroke just for fun.","summary":"#Person1# suggests going for a dip at the beach. #Person2# prefers swimming in the pool.","topic":"swim"}
{"fname":"train_508","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I would like to check in.\n#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am Belen.\n#Person1#: So your room number is 201. Are you a member of our hotel?\n#Person2#: No, what's the difference?\n#Person1#: Well, we offer a 10 % charge for our members.","summary":"#Person1# helps Belen check in.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_509","dialogue":"#Person1#: To which gate do I need to go to catch connection flight Ll 01 to Madrid?\n#Person2#: Go to gate 18. The plane is boarding now. You should hurry up.\n#Person1#: Show me the fastest way to get there.\n#Person2#: Instead of walking. you can take this shuttle to get you there faster.\n#Person1#: Do you think the plane will leave without me?\n#Person2#: No, I'll call the attendants at the gate to tell them that you are on your way.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to take the shuttle to catch the flight and will call the attendants at the gate.","topic":"connecting flight"}
{"fname":"train_510","dialogue":"#Person1#: What wrong with you? You look pale?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I feel hot and cold.\n#Person1#: When did the trouble start?\n#Person2#: I was sick most of the night.\n#Person1#: It sounds like you're coming down with the flu. Let me take your temperature.\n#Person2#: Have I got high fever?\n#Person1#: Yes. Thirty-eight point seven. Do you have a headache, chestache or throat pain?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: Now, Let me have a look at you. I'd like to listen to your chest. Breathe then, deep breath, that's it. Cough, now again. I want to exam your throat too. Open wide, say A.\n#Person2#: ah.\n#Person1#: Yes, It does look a bit sore. Let's take your extra way of your chest and give you a few tests.\n#Person2#: All right, thanks.\n#Person1#: The tests showed nothing wrong. a slight by infection.\n#Person2#: What shall I do today?\n#Person1#: I'm giving you some antibiotic and aspirin. Taking aspirin when you'Ve got a fever and take one antibiotic until four hours and go home lie in bed for two days. Take some water then you feel better.","summary":"#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.","topic":"flu"}
{"fname":"train_511","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to open an account.\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. Would you like to open a time deposit savings account or a checking account?\n#Person2#: Actually, I'd like to open one of each, if that's possible.\n#Person1#: No problem, sir. What sort of time deposit account would you like to open?\n#Person2#: What are my choices?\n#Person1#: The minimum time period is three months. The longer the period, the higher the interest rate. If you withdraw your money before time is up, there are penalties.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to open accounts and explains different sorts of time deposit accounts.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_512","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much tea are you going to order?\n#Person2#: We want to order 3, 000 cases and hope to deliver the goods in two equal lots.\n#Person1#: When do you want to deliver the goods?\n#Person2#: We'd like you to execute the first delivery by June 30 and the second delivery by August 15.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but June 30 is quite soon. I can't guarantee 1 500 cases, I'd prefer the first shipment to be 1, 000 cases and the next 2, 000 cases.\n#Person2#: I can agree to that.\n#Person1#: Let me affirm this again - the first shipment of 1, 000 cases, to be delivered in 27 days, by June 30, and the second shipment of 2, 000 cases by August 15. Right?\n#Person2#: Right.\n#Person1#: Well, if there's nothing else, I think we've settled everything.\n#Person2#: Let's hope it's the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship.","summary":"#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.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_513","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Laura, what do you want to talk to me about?\n#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.\n#Person1#: You know, Laura, I think you should give this decision after some more thought. You've do well in your years of business major, the sign is, all organizations need good managers.\n#Person2#: That's true, but wasn't I still have to know a lot about art?\n#Person1#: Why not attend a few lectures in art history and try working a few hours a week as a volunteer at the local art museum to see if you really like working there.","summary":"Laura wants to change her major from business to art history. Professor Smith advises her to make the decision after some more thoughts.","topic":"change major"}
{"fname":"train_514","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, what would you do if you were on vacation overseas and lost all your money and credit cards?\n#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.","summary":"Jane tells #Person1# what she would do if she lost all money and cards abroad.","topic":"lost money"}
{"fname":"train_515","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for such a long time. I didn't think the meeting would be so long.\n#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.","summary":"Dr. Green apologizes for keeping #Person2# waiting.","topic":"keep people waiting"}
{"fname":"train_516","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Mr. Roberts, have you been to that new shop in the High Street.\n#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 and read a book in peace.\n#Person1#: Have they got any nice love stories? That's what I really like, a bit of romance and excitement.","summary":"Mr. Roberts finds the new shop has a good literature section. Mrs. White wonders if they have nice love stories.","topic":"shop"}
{"fname":"train_517","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, I hear that you are leaving school now. What do you want to do? Have you made up your mind yet?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. But I think I'm going to take up singing.\n#Person1#: Any special reasons?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's because I am good at singing songs. All my classmates say so. Besides, singing is quite interesting and you can meet a lot of people.\n#Person1#: And you will have to please them too.\n#Person2#: Well, you do in any job, don't you?\n#Person1#: And what do your parents think about it?\n#Person2#: They don't quite agree with my idea. That is the only trouble.\n#Person1#: Have they got any other plans for you, then?\n#Person2#: Yes, um...they're trying to send me to an art college because they want me to be an actress.\n#Person1#: Then what will you do?\n#Person2#: Er...I haven't decided yet. But I usually get my own way in the end.","summary":"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.","topic":"be a singer"}
{"fname":"train_518","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where did you put my new red tie?\n#Person2#: It's right there in the cupboard with your other ties.\n#Person1#: There's a green one and a couple of brown ones, but no red one.\n#Person2#: Here it is in your drawer. You must have put it there when you brought it home.\n#Person1#: I suppose so. We'd better hurry up or we're going to be late. The Smiths said to come at 7:00.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's 6:24 now. Sue isn't here to take care of the children yet.\n#Person1#: She shall be here at 6:40. That still gives us time to get there.\n#Person2#: Who else is coming tonight?\n#Person1#: The Browns and the Franks. And Mrs. Johnson's sister will be there too.\n#Person2#: Well. I think we'd better go down. Sue should be here pretty soon.","summary":"#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.","topic":"in a hurry"}
{"fname":"train_519","dialogue":"#Person1#: By the way, do you know what time it is?\n#Person2#: Well, it's a quarter to two.\n#Person1#: Oh, I've got to go.\n#Person2#: See Linda in the library?\n#Person1#: No. Actually I'm going to meet with Professor Smith at ten past two. You may continue our project discussion with Michael.\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# has to leave and asks #Person2# to continue the project discussion with Michael.","topic":"project discussion"}
{"fname":"train_520","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim, are you planning to buy that nice blue Ford car you looked at last week?\n#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.","summary":"Jim is not going to buy the Ford car.","topic":"buy a car"}
{"fname":"train_521","dialogue":"#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?\n#Person2#: Why don't we have a surprise party, Maggie?\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. We could go to the Holiday Inn Hotel.\n#Person2#: That's too expensive. Maybe we can ask Carrie to make a cake.\n#Person1#: Yeah, let's do that. Perhaps we could just give the party in the office and put up some balloons.\n#Person2#: That's great. I think we should also buy a really big card, a huge card, and we should get everybody to sign it.\n#Person1#: Shall we have some music?\n#Person2#: I was thinking exactly that myself. But ...","summary":"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.","topic":"surprise party"}
{"fname":"train_522","dialogue":"#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? \n#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 day. \n#Person1#: Good for you! It sounds like you've done a lot of planning in a very short time. \n#Person2#: Yes, there is a lot of to be taken care of---wedding photos, wedding dress, catering, transport, hotel, etc... \n#Person1#: Is everything ready now? \n#Person2#: Almost. The only thing that isn't ready is the hotel. As a lot of people have chosen that day to get married, it is hard to find a hotel that isn't too expensive. \n#Person1#: Have you tried The Peninsula Palace Beijing? My wedding reception was held there and they did an excellent job. \n#Person2#: Yes, we called, but it is booked up. The only choice is the Regent Beijing but we haven't made up our minds yet. \n#Person1#: It's an excellent hotel. A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and sasid it was perfect, though very expensive. \n#Person2#: That's why we want to have a look at other hotels. We don't want to spend too much on an extravagant wedding reception. \n#Person1#: I guess you're right. I can help you ask other hotels. I am sure there are probably some available. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: My pleasure. ","summary":"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.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_523","dialogue":"#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. \n#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. \n#Person1#: Ok, so can I say, 'This is Abby's voicemail. I will call you later, so leave me your name and number'. \n#Person2#: That's more or less the idea, but try something that sounds more friendly. \n#Person1#: Ok, so how about this, 'This is Abby and I am really happy you called! I promise I will give you a ring as soon as I can, so please leave me your name and number. Talk to you soon! '. \n#Person2#: A little too friendly Abby. Just say this, 'Hi, you have reached Abby. I am unable to answer your call right now, but if you leave me your name and phone number, I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks'. \n#Person1#: That's perfect! Can you say that again and record it for me? ","summary":"#Person2# tells Abby how to set up her voicemail message. Abby asks #Person2# to record it for her after several tries.","topic":"voicemail message"}
{"fname":"train_524","dialogue":"#Person1#: For our lunch meeting with the investors, do we have to make a reservation at the restaurant or do we just show up? \n#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? \n#Person1#: I've arranged to meet them at the restaurant at twelve. Can you make the reservation a little earlier? If we start earlier, it will give us more time for a longer lunch. \n#Person2#: Are you planning on treating the investors to a full-course meal? \n#Person1#: Yes, we'll start with appetizers, follow with a soup and salad course, then main dishes of prime RMB or cordon bleu chicken, and finish up with a delicious rich dessert of some sort. \n#Person2#: That'll be pretty heavy for a mid-day meal, don't you think? \n#Person1#: As along as we stay away from anything alcoholic, we should be okay. \n#Person2#: With your prime RMB and chicken choices, you'd better hope nobody's vegetarian. \n#Person1#: We can make some special arrangement if we need to. After all, it's the company who is footing the bill. ","summary":"#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.","topic":"lunch meeting"}
{"fname":"train_525","dialogue":"#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. \n#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 you are in management or in the labor force. \n#Person1#: Management isn't looking on the labor unions too favorably, I'd guess. I don't blame them... labor unions can really put the squeeze on the executives. \n#Person2#: Sure... but it's probably better for the workers, because the union's whole purpose is to look out for the little guys. The only way that the little guys can take on the big bosses is if they unite. Labor unions are all about getting a voice for the underdog. ","summary":"#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.","topic":"labor union"}
{"fname":"train_526","dialogue":"#Person1#: The country is strong only in appearance. Don't you think so? \n#Person2#: Yes. In fact there are quite a large number of people who have no food to eat and no place to live in. \n#Person1#: You can say that again. The government must open it's eyes to the fact. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree that this country is strong only in appearance.","topic":"country"}
{"fname":"train_527","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess who I saw yesterday? \n#Person2#: Who? \n#Person1#: My cousin Monik. Have you seen her lately? \n#Person2#: Not for a couple of years. What happened to her? \n#Person1#: Nothing exactly. She's grown into a very attractive young lady. \n#Person2#: Oh, she is. \n#Person1#: You know, her long lovely blond hair and beautiful blue eyes really make her stand out from others. \n#Person2#: Not surprising. I bet she's very tall and slim. \n#Person1#: Yean. Around five feet five inches tall. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about #Person1#'s cousin Monik, who has grown into a very attractive young lady.","topic":"attractive young lady"}
{"fname":"train_528","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, Madam? \n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to buy a sweater for my husband. Which style is the latest? \n#Person1#: These are all the latest fashion. How do you like this white turtleneck one? \n#Person2#: I like this style. But do you have any other colors? I feel that this color doesn't suit his complexion. \n#Person1#: We also have it in grey. \n#Person2#: Great! I will take it. And could you suggest a pair of trousers to match this sweater? \n#Person1#: It's my pleasure. I think this pair of jeans will suit the sweater well. \n#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, they are perfectly matched! ","summary":"#Person2# buys a grey sweater and a pair of jeans for her husband according to #Person1#'s suggestions.","topic":"buy clothes"}
{"fname":"train_529","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like this dress, madam? \n#Person2#: I like the colour very much. It's a lovely dress, but it's too small for me. \n#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? \n#Person2#: All right. I'm afraid this green dress is too small for me as well. It's smaller than the blue one. I don't like the colour either. It doesn't suit me at all. I think the blue dress is prettier. Co \n#Person1#: I'm afraid I haven't got a larger dress. This is the largest dress in the shop. ","summary":"#Person1# recommends several dresses for #Person2# but they are too small. #Person1# hasn't got larger dresses.","topic":"dresses"}
{"fname":"train_530","dialogue":"#Person1#: It looks delicious. I will order it. \n#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, it's for 4 persons to have. I think it's too large for you. \n#Person1#: Would you please make it for a single person? \n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. We have never done that before. ","summary":"#Person2# can't make a 4-person meal for a single person.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_531","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir? \n#Person2#: Yes, I've been sitting here for a few minutes. I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. But this is the self-service pump. \n#Person2#: Self-service? \n#Person1#: Yes. You must fill up the car yourself. \n#Person2#: Are you serious? \n#Person1#: Yes. Are you traveling here? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan. I never heard of a gas station where you fill up your own car. \n#Person1#: In America, most gas stations are like this. \n#Person2#: Do I really have to do it? I don't know how. \n#Person1#: Well, since this is your first time, I will do it for you. But next time, if you want a full-service gas station, you should look at the sign. \n#Person2#: What sign? \n#Person1#: Under the sign for the gas station, there will be a smaller sign that says Self-Serve or Full-Service. And some gas stations have both. But if they have both, some pumps will be self-serve and some will be full-serve. You have to look at the signs. \n#Person2#: I see. ","summary":"#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.","topic":"gas station"}
{"fname":"train_532","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jack. It's several months since I last saw you.\n#Person2#: Hi, Sue. I've been busy with my book.\n#Person1#: Haven't you finished it yet?\n#Person2#: I will have in a few days.\n#Person1#: Are you going to advertise it yourself?\n#Person2#: Hmm...Some friends suggested I should, but I'm still in 2 minds about it.\n#Person1#: If I were you, I would.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your advice. I think I'll market it.","summary":"Sue advises Jack to advertise his book himself. Jack thinks he'll market it.","topic":"advertise the book"}
{"fname":"train_533","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any plans during this summer?\n#Person2#: Well, I want to get a summer job, I'd like to save money for a vacation.\n#Person1#: Really? Where would you like to go?\n#Person2#: I'd love to travel to Latin America.\n#Person1#: What about you Melissa?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not going to get a job right away. First, I want to go to Spain and Portugal.\n#Person1#: Sounds great, but how are you going to pay for it?\n#Person2#: I know I can't ask my parents for money anymore. So I'll borrow some money from my brother. I have a good excuse. I plan to take courses in Spanish and Portuguese.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm tired of studying.\n#Person2#: So am I. But I also hope to take people on tourist to Latin America. Why don't you come on my first tour?\n#Person1#: Count me in.","summary":"#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.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_534","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Brian speaking\n#Person2#: Hi Brian, it's Mary here. Hope I haven't troubled you at such a time.\n#Person1#: No no. I was just watching TV.\n#Person2#: Oh good. Did you have a good weekend?\n#Person1#: Yeah, it was good. I went to the cinema with some friends yesterday. What about you?\n#Person2#: Not too bad. Hey actually I'm calling because it's my birthday this Saturday. I was wondering if you would come.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. What time?\n#Person2#: Is 7:00 o'clock OK? David won't finish work until 6:30.\n#Person1#: Oh sorry I'm afraid I can't make it. Is 7:30 alright?\n#Person2#: Sure. 7:30 then.\n#Person1#: Do you want me to bring something like a cake or some drinks?\n#Person2#: Oh no. I'll get the food and everything. Just come and help me celebrate.\n#Person1#: Well, in that case, I'll invite you to a piano concert next Friday.\n#Person2#: That would be great, thanks.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll book the tickets now.","summary":"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.","topic":"celebrate birthday"}
{"fname":"train_535","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me.\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: You didn't see someone pick up a blue sports bag, did you?\n#Person2#: Sorry?\n#Person1#: Yeah, a Big Blue nylon sports bag with a big white Adidas logo on the side.\n#Person2#: I said no.\n#Person1#: I only put it down for a moment when I went into the restroom, then I came out and...\n#Person2#: I can't help you.\n#Person1#: I don't believe it. I had a brand new racket in there and 10 new balls and er...\n#Person2#: Well, these are public courts Madam, anyone can walk in here, you should be more careful.","summary":"#Person1# wants to know if #Person2# saw someone pick up her sports bag. #Person2# can't help her.","topic":"sports bag"}
{"fname":"train_536","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Peter. What's up? You look upset.\n#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.\n#Person1#: I saw a program on TV that said there were more and more pet friendly hotels now. If a hotel advertises as pet friendly, it means you can bring your dog.\n#Person2#: I don't think my father knows about that. Where can we find more information?\n#Person1#: Peter, everything can be found on the Internet.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah, I'll do it right away.","summary":"Peter can't find a hotel that allows dogs. #Person1# advises him to find more information on the Internet.","topic":"find a hotel"}
{"fname":"train_537","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to order now, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I like the steak and mushrooms.\n#Person1#: How would you like your steak? Rare, medium or well done?\n#Person2#: I'd like it medium, please.\n#Person1#: What kind of potatoes would you like to go with that? Mashed, boiled or baked?\n#Person2#: I think I'll have baked potatoes, and I'll have an iced tea with a lemon on the side, please.\n#Person1#: Good, and would you care for soup or salad to start with?\n#Person2#: I'd like a cream and onion soup, please.\n#Person1#: Will you be having dessert today, sir?\n#Person2#: I want to skip dessert. That's all, thank you.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll be with you in a moment.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to order the steak, mushrooms, baked potatoes, iced tea, and cream and onion soup.","topic":"take orders"}
{"fname":"train_538","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the Auto Consumer Loan Center?\n#Person2#: Yes. Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person1#: Could you tell me something about the terms and interest rates for personal automobile consumer loan?\n#Person2#: The deadline is normally no more than 5 years with the interest adopted according to the corresponding lending rates announced by the PBC.\n#Person1#: I plan to take the loan for 3 years.\n#Person2#: Well, the yearly interest rate is 5.49 % for 3 years. I'm sure you are qualified to apply for this loan.\n#Person1#: What about the loan repayment?\n#Person2#: You may choose a repayment pattern by consulting with our bank, for example, payment of equal amount of principal or of principal and interest on monthly installments.\n#Person1#: Does that mean I should deposit sufficient money to my account prior to the monthly payment date so that you can directly deduct the repayment of the principal and interest?\n#Person2#: Exactly. You are permitted to effect and early payment in part or in full with the consent of our bank.\n#Person1#: That's very thoughtful of you. Thank you so much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#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#.","topic":"automobile consumer loan"}
{"fname":"train_539","dialogue":"#Person1#: What may I help you with?\n#Person2#: I need to file a complaint.\n#Person1#: What is your complaint about?\n#Person2#: I got robbed.\n#Person1#: When did this happen?\n#Person2#: It happened this morning.\n#Person1#: What was taken?\n#Person2#: My wallet and cell phone.\n#Person1#: Did you get a good look at the person who robbed you?\n#Person2#: I sure did.\n#Person1#: Would you able to pick him out of a line-up?\n#Person2#: That shouldn't be a problem.","summary":"#Person2# comes to #Person1# to file a complaint that #Person2# got robbed.","topic":"robbery complaint form"}
{"fname":"train_540","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Peter, you have to do better than that next time, won ' t you?\n#Person2#: Have I really got to do those exams again, Dad?\n#Person1#: Of course, you have. You must try harder this time.\n#Person2#: And must I go back to school?\n#Person1#: No, you needn ' t do that. You ' d better get a part-time job somewhere and go to evening classes.\n#Person2#: But Dad, I should be working full-time at my age. I ' m nearly 17.\n#Person1#: You ought to have worked harder then you wouldn ' t have failed your exams. You have to take a job and study.\n#Person2#: What else I ' Ve got to do? Join the army?\n#Person1#: Who knows! That might come to later.","summary":"Dad asks Peter to find a part-time job and go to the evening classes to study harder to pass the exams.","topic":"study and job"}
{"fname":"train_541","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got any experience in advertising?\n#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 urgent.\n#Person1#: Do you have any practical experience as a secretary?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. I acted as a secretary in an insurance company.\n#Person1#: Would you tell me the essential qualities a secretary should maintain?\n#Person2#: Well, to begin with, I would say she needs to be diligent, and the second point is that she has to do a lot of things on her own initiative. Finally, she can make notes in shorthand and types and has the skills in report writing, summary writing, keep minutes at meetings, and so on. Most important of all is that she seems to have a better memory than average.\n#Person1#: Have you had any experience with computer?\n#Person2#: Yes, I studied in a computer training program, and can process data through the computer.\n#Person1#: That's fine. What about operating the fax and duplicator?\n#Person2#: I can handle them without any trouble\n#Person1#: What have you learned from jobs you have held?\n#Person2#: Above all, I have learned that what is good for the company is good for me. So I follow the instructions strictly and always keep my boss informed.\n#Person1#: Very good.","summary":"#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.","topic":"work experience"}
{"fname":"train_542","dialogue":"#Person1#: Were you at the scene during the robbery?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was, Officer.\n#Person1#: Were you able to see a lot?\n#Person2#: I was there as it happened.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: The robber came in with a gun.\n#Person1#: Could you see his face?\n#Person2#: He had a mask over his face.\n#Person1#: Was he with someone else?\n#Person2#: He was alone.\n#Person1#: Would you be willing to come down to the station for further questioning?\n#Person2#: I would be happy to.","summary":"#Person1# was at the scene during the robbery, and Officer asks #Person1# for further questioning.","topic":"robbery witness"}
{"fname":"train_543","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which church do you attend?\n#Person2#: I am Mormon, so I go to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.\n#Person1#: What's the difference between this and other Churches?\n#Person2#: Mormons believe that, after the death of Christ and the death of the Apostles 10, their church Christ founded became corrupt and the authority of Christ on earth was lost to men. In 1830, a prophet named Joseph Smith was brought up by God to restore the church.\n#Person1#: Then does that mean the other churches are corrupt?\n#Person2#: That means that they all have parts of the original gospel, but not all.\n#Person1#: Do you believe that Mormons have all of it?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Why do you really go to church?\n#Person2#: We gather together to encourage each other, because we have common beliefs. We come together and call it church.","summary":"#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.","topic":"Mormon"}
{"fname":"train_544","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, good evening. Why are you so dressed up?\n#Person2#: I am on my way out to a New Year's banquet. How do I look? Is my make-up OK?\n#Person1#: You look great. Your make-up is perfect.\n#Person2#: Do you think I should wear a different dress?\n#Person1#: No, the one you have on looks fabulous, especially with your hair like that.\n#Person2#: Thanks for saying. Do you have any ideas which necklace I should wear?\n#Person1#: With that dress I'd say your white diamond necklace would look perfect.\n#Person2#: Thanks for helping out. Now that I'm ready, what are you doing tonight?\n#Person1#: Not much, just a house party with some friends.\n#Person2#: Sounds fun. Anyone I know?\n#Person1#: Yeah, most of the people are from our office.\n#Person2#: Sounds Like I'm missing out on a good time. Oh, well, there is always next year.\n#Person1#: I'm sure you'll have fun no matter where you go. Remember to take your bag.","summary":"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.","topic":"banquet dressing"}
{"fname":"train_545","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, miss. I'm Bob.\n#Person2#: I'm Amy. How do you do?\n#Person1#: I'm very glad to meet you. May I have this dance with you?\n#Person2#: Certainly! I suppose you dance often.\n#Person1#: No, I don't often dance. Isn't this a wonderful party?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm glad I have come.\n#Person1#: How do you like fox-trot?\n#Person2#: I like it very much.\n#Person1#: You dance beautifully.\n#Person2#: Thank you. It's lucky that I have got a good partner.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"Bob invites Amy for a dance at the party and praises her beautiful dance.","topic":"dance invitation"}
{"fname":"train_546","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading?\n#Person2#: It's an article about language. It talks about the idea of having a single global language.\n#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.\n#Person2#: Actually, it suggest English. The main argument is that English is already being studied as a second language in most countries-china, India, mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, and japan, so beginning again\n#Person1#: Does the article say anything about other language? How will they survive in an English-speaking world?\n#Person2#: The article points out that many languages have been lost and will be lost, but others will continue to be used for generation, even if English continues to be the dominant language.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the article #Person2#'s reading. It talks about the idea of having a single global language and suggests English.","topic":"language"}
{"fname":"train_547","dialogue":"#Person1#: This place is great. I'm surprised there are so many things here.\n#Person2#: Yes, but it takes a while to find things. It's not organized as carefully as a regular store.\n#Person1#: What's the difference between an outlet and a regular store?\n#Person2#: Usually a clothes company will send their overstock to an outlet. The prices are very low. But you may find faulty products here too.\n#Person1#: Faulty products?\n#Person2#: Yes. Sometimes the fault is very small ; if you have a needle and thread, you can fix it yourself. So it's a good deal to buy it.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's easy for me. I think it's really a good deal.\n#Person2#: Yes. You can save a lot of money in this way.\n#Person1#: That's great for me. Look, children's clothes! I'd like to buy some winter clothes for my son and daughter.\n#Person2#: Why not buy the sweater? It only costs 30 Yuan.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll take it. Are there any jeans? Xiaohui's jeans are always dirty. I also need four pairs of slippers.\n#Person2#: How many do you want to buy?\n#Person1#: I ought to make the most of it while I'm here, don't you think?\n#Person2#: You're right.","summary":"#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.","topic":"outlet store"}
{"fname":"train_548","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, why are you so depressed?\n#Person2#: I'm feeling very sad. I just read the newspaper.\n#Person1#: What's the news?\n#Person2#: According to the newspaper, the town was razed by an earthquake and more than 10 thousand people died in the earthquake.\n#Person1#: It's horrible.\n#Person2#: Yeah, we have to do something to help the people in the stricken area.\n#Person1#: Yes. How about donating some money?\n#Person2#: It's a good idea. But where can we donate money?\n#Person1#: Just find the answer through Internet.\n#Person2#: Yes, let's do it now.","summary":"Steven feels depressed when knowing 10,000 people died in the earthquake. He and #Person1# decide to donate money.","topic":"earthquake news"}
{"fname":"train_549","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here.\n#Person1#: Well, you heard right. You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here. We have great discounts for students.\n#Person2#: I don't know much about computers. But I know I want a desktop computer with a lot of memory. And I need a printer.\n#Person1#: Well, first let's consider your computer. Here, for example, is a system I highly recommend--the Power Macintosh G3. It comes with 64 megabytes of total memory.\n#Person2#: Is that a lot? Sixty-four?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. It should be enough for any student needs you might have. What department are you in?\n#Person2#: History.\n#Person1#: Well, so you will mostly be using word processing, for writing papers. I recommend the Corel Word Perfect program for word processing. We can talk about software later. Let's talk about your\n#Person2#: Thirty percent?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Wow. That's really good. And you think this is really a good system for a graduate student?\n#Person1#: Yes. It's an excellent system.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Hey, wait. This has an Apple on it. Is this an Apple computer?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's a Macintosh. It's Apple. Macintosh and Apple are the same thing.\n#Person2#: I don't want Macintosh. I want PC.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but our university computer center only sells Macintosh equipment.\n#Person2#: What? Are you serious?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: But nobody uses Macintosh!\n#Person1#: That's not true. Most of the students and professors in the university here use Macintosh. They find it is better for writing and word-processing, and that is what students mostly do. Ma\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan.\n#Person1#: Well, I know that in most Asian countries Apple is not very popular. But here in America, especially in universities and publishing companies, Apple is very commonly used.\n#Person2#: But I need a computer that can handle writing in Chinese.\n#Person1#: There are several Chinese writing programs you can use with Macintosh. Chinese is no problem for Apple.\n#Person2#: Hmm. I think I should ask some of my friends for advice before I make a decision. I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: No, don't be sorry. It's reasonable to ask your friends. But believe me, most of the students here in the university--Asian students included--most of them use Apple.\n#Person2#: Well, thanks for your advice. I will probably come back later.\n#Person1#: You're very welcome. Here is my card, if you need any help.","summary":"#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 Chinese, and #Person1# says Chinese is no problem for Apple. #Person2#'ll ask friends' ideas and decides later.","topic":"buying a computer"}
{"fname":"train_550","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me which is Bob Rice's office?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's the third office down this hall. Are you looking for Bob?\n#Person1#: Yes. He told me to come by this morning.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but he's not in the office now. Do you have an appointment?\n#Person1#: An appointment?\n#Person2#: Yes. What time did he expect you?\n#Person1#: He said I should come by this morning. He didn't give me a time. He said I could come any time before noon.\n#Person2#: I see. He's usually here on Tuesday mornings. . .\n#Person1#: Today is Tuesday.\n#Person2#: I know. He's usually here, but today he went out to a site on the east side.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. I need to discuss these plans with him.\n#Person2#: Why don't you make an appointment for later in the week?\n#Person1#: Alright.\n#Person2#: He's here on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. What day did you want to see him?\n#Person1#: Friday is good.\n#Person2#: Morning or afternoon?\n#Person1#: Morning.\n#Person2#: I can put you down for ten o'clock. Is that alright?\n#Person1#: Yes. My name is Laura Wills.\n#Person2#: Alright. I have you down for ten AM this Friday.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"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#.","topic":"make another appointment"}
{"fname":"train_551","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'Ve been a sales manager for three years. How do you like the job?\n#Person2#: I like it very much.\n#Person1#: If I may ask, are you happy with your salary?\n#Person2#: No, I don't mind at all. I receive 3, 000 RMB a month, after tax.\n#Person1#: Is there a bonus system or any other incentive plan in place?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid there isn't. My boss only pays lip service.\n#Person1#: What is your salary expectation for this position?\n#Person2#: My expectation is in the 3800 to 4500 RMB range. That's the take-home pay.","summary":"#Person2#'s been a sales manager for three years with a monthly salary of 3000 RMB but #Person2#'s expectation is 3800-4500.","topic":"salary"}
{"fname":"train_552","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, excuse me!\n#Person2#: Hello! Is there anything I can help you with?\n#Person1#: Yes. I wanna know where I can get on the bus going downtown.\n#Person2#: Go straight then turn right, and you will see a big bus station there.\n#Person1#: Ok, I see. Thank you!\n#Person2#: You are welcome!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the bus station.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_553","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is our rock - bottom price, Mr. Li. We can't make any further concessions.\n#Person2#: If that's the case, there's not much point in further discussion. We might as well call the whole deal off.\n#Person1#: What I mean is that we'll never be able to come down to your price. The gap is too great.\n#Person2#: I think it unwise for either of us to insist on his own price. How about meeting each other half way so that business can be concluded?\n#Person1#: What is your proposal?\n#Person2#: Your unit price is 100 dollars higher than we can accept. When I suggested we meet each other half way, I meant it literally.\n#Person1#: Do you mean to suggest that we have to make a further reduction of 50 dollars in our price? That's impossible.\n#Person2#: What would you suggest?\n#Person1#: The best we can do will be a reduction of another 30 dollars. That'll definitely be rock bottom.\n#Person2#: That still leaves a gap of 20 dollars to be covered. Let's meet each other half way once more, then the gap will be closed and our business completed.\n#Person1#: You certainly have a way of talking me into it. All right, let's meet half way again.\n#Person2#: I'm glad we've come to an agreement on price. We'll go on to the other terms and conditions at our next meeting.\n#Person1#: Yes, there's one other point I wish to clear up.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: My friends in business circles all seem to be of the opinion that the U. S. import and export corporations have become more flexible in doing business recently.\n#Person2#: Yes, they're right. In fact, we have either restored or adopted international practices in our foreign trade.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. With a view to expanding and further enhancing the bilateral relations between our two parties, and in particular, exchanging timely views on specific problems in the execution and enforcement of contracts, is it possible for us to have a representative that could stay permanently in Washing - ton D. C. ?\n#Person2#: Basically speaking, yes, we welcome the establishment of repry - tentative offices by foreign companies in Washington D. C. Of course, there are more details to be attended to. We cannot settle it in a few words.\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. I'll call my home office tonight and let them know about it. When do we meet again?\n#Person2#: How about tomorrow morning at 9?\n#Person1#: Good. I'll come back tomorrow, and we can then discuss it more specifically.","summary":"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 again at 9 tomorrow morning to discuss it specifically.","topic":"price agreement"}
{"fname":"train_554","dialogue":"#Person1#: Kelly, the guys and I think you should run for senior class president.\n#Person2#: Me? Why me? Why not you?\n#Person1#: We talked to our older brothers and sisters last night and got the scoop on what that job is all about.\n#Person2#: And you think I fit the qualifications?\n#Person1#: Yes. Did you know that the senior class president works for the class for life? The job doesn't stop when we graduate.\n#Person2#: Really? What is there to do after we graduate?\n#Person1#: Every class reunion is organized by the president and council and anything our class does for the school in later years is headed by the president.\n#Person2#: I'm honored that you think I would be qualified. But I would really have to think about this first.","summary":"#Person1# thinks Kelly should run for senior class president and tells her about the responsibility of the president. Kelly will think about it.","topic":"senior class president"}
{"fname":"train_555","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really appreciate your filling me in on yesterday's lecture.\n#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.\n#Person1#: I am. Thanks. So, you said she talked about squid? Sounds a little strange.\n#Person2#: Well, actually, it was about the evolution of sea life--a continuation from last week. The octopus and the squid descended from earlier creatures with shells. They survived by shedding their shells--somewhere between 200 and 500 million years ago.\n#Person1#: That's a pretty long span of time.\n#Person2#: I know. That's what she said, though. To be precise: 'Exactly when they emerged is uncertain ... and why is still unexplained.'\n#Person1#: Some squid are really huge. Can you imagine something that big if it still had a shell?\n#Person2#: Actually, it's because they lost their shells that they could evolve to a bigger size.\n#Person1#: Makes sense. But some are really huge. I've read about fishermen that caught squid that weighed over a ton. Did she talk about how that happens?\n#Person2#: Not really. But she did mention some unusual cases. In 1933 in New Zealand they caught a squid.., let's see here.., it was twenty-two yards long. Its eyes were eighteen inches across. Can you imagine?\n#Person1#: Reminds me of all those stories of sea monsters.\n#Person2#: Dr. Simpson thinks there are probably even larger ones that haven't been found because squid are intelligent and fast---so they can easily get away from humans. Maybe some of those monster stories are true.","summary":"#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.","topic":"lecture review"}
{"fname":"train_556","dialogue":"#Person1#: Solomon Department Store. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, could you tell me when the store closes today?\n#Person1#: We close at 7:00.\n#Person2#: I see. And when do you open?\n#Person1#: Ten o'clock on the weekend.\n#Person2#: Fine. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# the store's closing and opening time.","topic":"business hours"}
{"fname":"train_557","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to see about getting a private room as soon as possible. Also please put a 'No Visitors' sign on my door.\n#Person2#: I'll take care of both things, but first put this in your mouth so that I can take your temperature.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to get a private room.","topic":"take the temperature"}
{"fname":"train_558","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you believe that we've finally found a house?\n#Person2#: Good for you. Tell me about the house!\n#Person1#: It doesn't look good outside. but it is lovely inside.\n#Person2#: How nice! How many bedrooms does it have?\n#Person1#: Well, it has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, one big sitting room and a modern kitchen.\n#Person2#: Then your two boys don't need to share a room. They are happy with it?\n#Person1#: Yeah, they can have their own rooms. What interests me most is the small garden before the house. You know I love gardening so much.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# finds a house, and it's lovely inside. There's a small garden before the house.","topic":"new house"}
{"fname":"train_559","dialogue":"#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.\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks for the invitation, but this is how I relax. I'd rather not make it something formal and structured.","summary":"#Person2# refuses #Person1#'s invitation to a gardening club.","topic":"gardening club invitation"}
{"fname":"train_560","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Weren't you two at the English Evening yesterday?\n#Person2#: Yes. How did you like it?\n#Person1#: I thought it was great! I'm Jeff. What are your names?\n#Person2#: I'm Allison and this is Melissa.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet both of you.","summary":"Jeff meets Allison and Melissa after the English Evening.","topic":"greeting"}
{"fname":"train_561","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Uh, I want to get my girlfriend a sweater for her birthday, but I can't find the right one.\n#Person2#: Well, um, what about these over here?\n#Person1#: Uh, this one is okay. I like the style, but do you the same thing in a blue, a blue color?\n#Person2#: Um, well, Hmm. I don't ... I don't see a blue one, but about this green one?\n#Person1#: Uh, do you have the same thing in a dark green? And what size is this one anyway?\n#Person2#: It's a large.\n#Person1#: Oh, my girlfriend wears a small. That won't work.\n#Person2#: Well, what about this red one?\n#Person1#: Ummm, it's okay. How much is it? I don't see a price tag.\n#Person2#: Well, let's see. It usually sells for $34, but it's on sale for $16.\n#Person1#: Hmm. Okay, I'll take it. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to choose a sweater as #Person1#'s girlfriend birthday gift and #Person2# helps #Person1# find a red one of suitable size.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_562","dialogue":"#Person1#: Great party, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Sure is. Jane and Ted always have great parties.\n#Person1#: This is my first. Jane and I teach at the same school.\n#Person2#: Oh, so you're a teacher?\n#Person1#: Yeah, history. What about you?\n#Person2#: I work for General Motors.\n#Person1#: What do you do there?\n#Person2#: I'm a manager's assistant.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. By the way, my names's Bob Evans.\n#Person2#: Glad to meet you. I'm Jane Taylor.","summary":"Bob Evans and Jane Taylor greet each other at the party.","topic":"greeting"}
{"fname":"train_563","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm worried about Monday's exam.\n#Person2#: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you take it easy and remain calm.\n#Person1#: Is it all right if I use dictionaries?\n#Person2#: You are not allowed to use them. I think.\n#Person1#: Do you think I could discuss the questions with others during the exam?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid that's impossible. Teachers would not allow that to happen.\n#Person1#: May I bring some paper to write drafts?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's all right, I suppose.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much for the information.","summary":"#Person1# is worried about Monday's exam and asks #Person2# about the related information.","topic":"exam information"}
{"fname":"train_564","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you feeling all right, Mary? You look a little tired.\n#Person2#: My brother and I had a birthday for my sister last night. So I didn't have much sleep.\n#Person1#: Where did you have the party?\n#Person2#: It was at my uncle's house.\n#Person1#: Did you go back home very late?\n#Person2#: Not really. But when I was home, I had to start typing a literature paper that was due first thing in the morning.\n#Person1#: Couldn't you do it today?\n#Person2#: No, our professor said she wouldn't accept any late papers.\n#Person1#: Then how did you manage it?\n#Person2#: Well, I just turned my paper in, and now I'm going home to bed. See you!","summary":"Mary had a birthday party for her sister last night and stayed up late typing a literature paper.","topic":"stay up"}
{"fname":"train_565","dialogue":"#Person1#: With us now, is Malcolm Bricklin, CEO of Visionary Vehicles.\n#Person2#: Hello, everyone.\n#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?\n#Person2#: I think it's a huge deal. I mean the companies are massive employers both directly and indirectly. If you look at Ford after their restructuring, they've actually got 87,000 employees which is twice as many as Microsoft have worldwide. Moreover, if you look at those jobs, they are very high-paying jobs. These are people who can afford to buy their own products.\n#Person1#: Er, it seems to indicate a big hit for our economy if these jobs go bye-bye.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's a really sad day for America.\n#Person1#: But it is not as if cars are stopped being made, right?\n#Person2#: Correct. Still a large number of cars are being made by American manufacturers. More than half of the American cars sold in America are American. So what has happened over time is that as the market share has fallen, foreign car companies have come in, taken over plants and set up new plants, and they have taken over that capacity. So, it is not like there are fewer cars being produced in America than there were 30 years ago.\n#Person1#: Let me ask you about the Chinese coming in. What would it mean to American jobs, if and when that happens?\n#Person2#: The Chinese cars we have seen so far aren't that great and they don't have the branding necessary to make a huge impact in the world stage.","summary":"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.","topic":"car manufacturing"}
{"fname":"train_566","dialogue":"#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!\n#Person2#: Well, actually, I don't have anything planned. It sounds kind of fun!","summary":"Johanna agrees to go to the art exhibition with #Person1#.","topic":"art exhibition invitation"}
{"fname":"train_567","dialogue":"#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?\n#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.\n#Person1#: Really? What do you do there?\n#Person2#: They have a gym with exercise equipment and an indoor pool. I usually start by working out for about half an hour. Then I take a swim. After exercising, the water feels great.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. But aren't you afraid of over-working yourself?\n#Person2#: No, no. Everything is carefully controlled and supervised. If you're interested in seeing for yourself, I'm going again on Tuesday. Why don't you come along as my guest? You'll enjoy yourself.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. Thanks. I just might.","summary":"#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.","topic":"exercise"}
{"fname":"train_568","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's too hot to read. \n#Person2#: We'd better go out for a walk. \n#Person1#: Which season do you like best? \n#Person2#: Spring. \n#Person1#: How about summer? \n#Person2#: I dislike it most. \n#Person1#: Why? \n#Person2#: Because the hottest season is summer in a year. \n#Person1#: But sometimes summer is more charming than the other seasons. ","summary":"#Person2# dislikes summer while #Person1# thinks summer is more charming.","topic":"different seasons"}
{"fname":"train_569","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alanis Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie. \n#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 can order it for you. \n#Person1#: That's okay, I'll just check back later. Do you have the new Sting album? \n#Person2#: Yes, it's right over here. \n#Person1#: Great. One last question, where is your jazz section? \n#Person2#: Back there against that wall. \n#Person1#: Oh, I see it. Thanks for your help. \n#Person2#: No problem. ","summary":"#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.","topic":"album"}
{"fname":"train_570","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you ready to go the concert? \n#Person2#: yes. Shoud we go there by bus so we aren't late? \n#Person1#: actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in ruch hour. \n#Person2#: that's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then. \n#Person1#: is your helmet comfortable? \n#Person2#: not really, but I liked the design, so I got it. \n#Person1#: maybe you shoud think about getting a round helmet; they're better. \n#Person2#: I'll think about it. \n#Person1#: is that your new bicycle? \n#Person2#: yes, my father gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like it? \n#Person1#: it's the newest 10 speed cycling mountain bike. These are really expensive! \n#Person2#: nothing but the best from my dad. I like everything about it except for the brakes. They are a bit sticky. \n#Person1#: I can fix those for you. Is there anything else wrong with it? \n#Person2#: well, my saddle is too low for me. Do you know how to change the height? \n#Person1#: that's easy. It's important to have the saddle high enough so that your legs can extend fully when you are on your bicycle. \n#Person2#: is that why my knees have felt sore after every time I've ridden my bike? \n#Person1#: it's possible. Give me a minute and I can fix these for you and then we can go. ","summary":"#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.","topic":"fix a bike"}
{"fname":"train_571","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I just finished my paper. Can you proofread it before I hand it in? \n#Person2#: Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is terrific. Your ideas are so original. \n#Person1#: Thanks. \n#Person2#: I can tell you worked hard on it. \n#Person1#: I really did! I started thinking about what I wanted to say three weeks ago. \n#Person2#: Well, it was definitely worth all the time. \n#Person1#: Let's just hope my teacher agrees. ","summary":"Mom helps #Person2# proofread the paper and thinks it is terrific.","topic":"paper proofread"}
{"fname":"train_572","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, if you don't mind, I'd like to ask you a personal question. \n#Person2#: I don't mind at all. \n#Person1#: All right. Are you married? \n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I'm not married. I'm still single. \n#Person1#: Then, when do you plan to get married? \n#Person2#: I don't know. It's still up in the air. ","summary":"#Person1# asks about John's marital status, and John is still single.","topic":"\nmarital status"}
{"fname":"train_573","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jenny. Would you like to go to dinner with me? \n#Person2#: I don't know. You know what they say about office romances. \n#Person1#: No, I don't. What do they say about office romances? \n#Person2#: They say you shouldn't mix love and work. \n#Person1#: That's silly. What I do on my own time is no one else's business. Besides, it's pretty hard to meet people outside of the office when we spend long hours here. \n#Person2#: You've got a point. Once I dated one of my supervisors and all of my co-workers accused him of favoritism. Then when the relationship went bad, he fired me. \n#Person1#: People fall in love with people they work with. That's a fact. \n#Person2#: That may be true, but I don't want an inter-office relationship to affect my productivity. \n#Person1#: If it does, it will only make you more productive, because we can support each other. \n#Person2#: You are sounding like we are already married. \n#Person1#: Good grief. All I did was ask you out. I am sorry. \n#Person2#: Well, I don't feel right about it. \n#Person1#: I am talking about dinner tonight, not a lifetime. \n#Person2#: Most starts with dinner, but then it gets out of hand. Besides, haven't you asked out every woman in the entire office? \n#Person1#: I like company. \n#Person2#: Company? I heard about you from Linda. She said you were an octopus! \n#Person1#: What can I say? I am a passionate guy. \n#Person2#: Well, I hope you can find something else to be passionate about. \n#Person1#: You want to go out with me and you know it. \n#Person2#: In your dreams. Now if you don't mind, I've got some work to do. \n#Person1#: Ok, I get the message. Hey, do you have any sisters? ","summary":"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.","topic":"office romances"}
{"fname":"train_574","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, look at these paintings on the wall! Aren't they beautiful? Linda bought some good paintings. \n#Person2#: Yeah, very impressive. Oh, this one's marvelous! \n#Person3#: Sure, they're very colorful. \n#Person4#: Thank you. You are very generous with your compliments. \n#Person1#: You know the first thing most Chinese students would ask is how much did this painting cost? \n#Person2#: Right. I've noticed that too. They always ask that question before they say anything else. \n#Person3#: That's true. Most Chinese do that. I don't know why. It's just a habit. I've noticed that foreigners often make compliments soon after they see a product someone has bought - even if they don't really mean it. \n#Person1#: Yeah, we're just different. We can't figure out why many Chinese people don't give big hugs to their own parents after they grow up. \n#Person3#: No, we don't do that. At least very few people I know do that. \n#Person2#: And as far as I know, it's not common for a Chinese to say, I love you to anyone including his or her soul mate. \n#Person4#: Cindy, please don't misunderstand. We're not saying that one way is better than another. They're just different, that's all. ","summary":"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.","topic":"Chinese habits"}
{"fname":"train_575","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, there. I'm looking for a jacket for the fall. Do you have any suggestions?\n#Person2#: Sure, do you need something that you can wear in the rain or are you looking for something lighter?\n#Person1#: Well, it does rain a lot here. What is the difference between the 2?\n#Person2#: If you look at this black jacket here, you can see that it is made of heavier material. It has more pockets, too. This green one is much lighter.\n#Person1#: So, what if I want something that will protect me from the wind and the rain?\n#Person2#: Then you'll want a winter coat, like this red one.\n#Person1#: All right You can put the others back on the shelf.\n#Person2#: Great. You've made a wise decision, sir.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy clothes to protect him from wind and rain. #Person1# recommends a winter coat, and #Person2# will take it.","topic":"buying clothes"}
{"fname":"train_576","dialogue":"#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?\n#Person2#: Yes, the last one. I want to go to Spain and settle down there. Where do they offer the courses?\n#Person1#: Their classes are given in different places. You could go to their branch school called New Century. It's just 3 blocks away.\n#Person2#: That's really close. I can get there by bike.\n#Person1#: Yes, by the way, would you like to go with me to the History Museum this Thursday?\n#Person2#: I'd like to but I have to practice the piano in the morning and then I have an art class in the afternoon.","summary":"#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.","topic":"language class"}
{"fname":"train_577","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your garden looks beautiful this summer, the flowers are really colorful.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the small flowers?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets are they?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon I'm going to water these flowers.\n#Person1#: The lower branches on that tree are hanging very low. Would you like me to cut them off for you?\n#Person2#: Thank you. That would be very kind of you. I have a saw in the garden shed.\n#Person1#: When the lower branches are removed you'll be able to sit under the tree.\n#Person2#: Tomorrow, I'll cut the grass. Then the garden will look perfect.\n#Person1#: Just make sure children don't play in the flower beds and destroy the flowers.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the flowers in #Person2#'s garden are colorful. Then #Person1# helps cut the lower tree branches off for #Person2#.","topic":"gardening"}
{"fname":"train_578","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you surfing, Jack?\n#Person2#: The parenting site parentdish come made a survey, a little funny.\n#Person1#: About what? The relationship between parents and children?\n#Person2#: No, to find the Top gift on Mother's Day.\n#Person1#: What if the result?\n#Person2#: Those choose time with my family are 63% over chocolates and Flowers.\n#Person1#: You smile because the way helps save money?","summary":"Jack surfs the Internet browsing the top gift on Mother's Day.","topic":"Mother's Day gift"}
{"fname":"train_579","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me Madam?\n#Person2#: What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'm a newcomer here. Can you tell me the way to the Renaissance Hotel?\n#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 see a Citibank, keep going past the bank until you see a coffee shop. The Renaissance Hotel is just around there.\n#Person1#: How long does it take to get there? I must get there before 11:00 o'clock. 30 minutes from now.\n#Person2#: Don't worry Sir, it's about a 20 minute walk.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the Renaissance Hotel. #Person2# tells her the way, and it takes 20minutes walk.","topic":"asking the way"}
{"fname":"train_580","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's all that screaming about?\n#Person2#: I just poured some ice water on Amy, while she was in the hot shower, you should have seen her face.\n#Person1#: You shouldn't tease your sister so much.\n#Person2#: Aaah it was just a joke mom.\n#Person1#: You take it too far sometimes Matt, if my brother had been like you when I was growing up, I would have gone crazy. Remember the time you replaced her toothpaste with hot pepper? And when you put salt in her cake, that was just before her tenth birthday.\n#Person2#: Sorry about that mom, that was a little too much. But Amy likes my jokes, she always laughs about it afterwards.\n#Person1#: She does have a good sense of humor. You are lucky she loves you so much. My brother and I weren't as close. He was 5 years older and if he teased me, I always felt hurt. It's good that you and Amy are only one year apart in age.\n#Person2#: She's my best friend, I like making her scared but I'll never hurt her.","summary":"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.","topic":"joke"}
{"fname":"train_581","dialogue":"#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.\n#Person2#: Where is your mother?\n#Person1#: She is away, visiting some friends.\n#Person2#: Alright, go on.\n#Person1#: Well, I told my father the car was lossed. Someone had stolen it.\n#Person2#: Oh, you should've told your father the truth. He would understand about a car accident and he would be glad you weren't hurt.\n#Person1#: I'm not too sure about that.\n#Person2#: Give it a try, young man, because the truth is always better than a lie.\n#Person1#: OK. I think you're right.","summary":"#Person1# has a car accident but tells his father the car is stolen. #Person1# encourages #Person2# to tell the truth.","topic":"tell the truth"}
{"fname":"train_582","dialogue":"#Person1#: RU ru. Hey, can you get your dog to stop barking? Some people are trying to sleep around here.\n#Person2#: Now wait a minute. Princes just barking because your cat is screaming all over the place.\n#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 get some sleep soon, they'll be 1 less dog in the world.\n#Person2#: Are you frightening my dog?\n#Person1#: I'm merely telling you the truth, barking at night is one of the leading causes of death in dogs.\n#Person2#: You're mad.\n#Person1#: That's possible. Get your dog to close his mouth.\n#Person2#: You ought to shut your own mouth.\n#Person1#: Berenice, get the poison.\n#Person2#: Now come here, Prince. Nice boy. I'm going to take you inside.","summary":"#Person2#'s dog barks at midnight and #Person1# asks #Person2# to get #Person2#'s dog to stop barking. Then they begin to quarrel.","topic":"midnight dog barking"}
{"fname":"train_583","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing, little Sarah?\n#Person2#: I am looking at my pictures. dad. I painted them in class.\n#Person1#: Show me your pictures, dear. Oh, what's that, Sarah?\n#Person2#: It's a house.\n#Person1#: And what are those?\n#Person2#: Those are rooms. This room is the kitchen. That's my bedroom.\n#Person1#: What are those green lines?\n#Person2#: They are not lines, dad. They are trees. These trees are in the blue sky.\n#Person1#: Is that a plane?\n#Person2#: It's not a plane, dad. It's you? You are in the sky!","summary":"Sarah shows her Dad her painting which includes a house, trees, and her dad in the sky.","topic":"painting"}
{"fname":"train_584","dialogue":"#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.\n#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.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. It was one of the best spots in town. It was so clean, the workers were so friendly and the food was great.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the Sunflower restaurant will reopen after repairing the damage.","topic":"closed restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_585","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Lucy, I have a question I'd like to ask you.\n#Person2#: Yes, go ahead.\n#Person1#: Well, don't laugh. But I met this really nice woman through an online music group. I need some advice. You see, Claudia.\n#Person2#: Ok, so it's Claudia.\n#Person1#: Yeah yeah, she invited me to spend 2 weeks in Germany. She is planning on introducing me to her parents. What should you do when you greet someone for the first time in Germany?\n#Person2#: Well, it depends upon your relationship with the person. Now Speaking of your girlfriend Claudia.\n#Person1#: Hey, I didn't say she was my girlfriend.\n#Person2#: Oh, ok ok, now, if you're meeting someone for the first time, like Claudia's parents, you should make sure you arrive on time.\n#Person1#: Ok, so arrive on time. Uh, what about common greetings?\n#Person2#: Well, Germans often shake hands and they use the person's family name unless they're really close friends.\n#Person1#: Ok. What about with Claudia?\n#Person2#: Uh, you can call her Claudia, shake hands and why don't you take her some flowers?","summary":"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.","topic":"Germany greeting"}
{"fname":"train_586","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Could you please change this note for me?\n#Person1#: Don't you want to buy anything in my shop?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I just need some change. I have got to phone someone.\n#Person1#: OK. Let me see if I can help you.\n#Person2#: That's very kind of you.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry I'm rather short of change myself, but there is a bank across the road you can get some there.\n#Person2#: Well, thank you all the same.","summary":"#Person2# wants to change a note into some changes in #Person2#'s shop. #Person1# tells him there's a bank nearby.","topic":"money change"}
{"fname":"train_587","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#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.\n#Person1#: Chang?\n#Person2#: Yeah, that sounds right.\n#Person1#: There are about twenty people named Chang who work here. What department?\n#Person2#: Let me think... accounting, finance, something like that.\n#Person1#: Eric Chang in accounting?\n#Person2#: That's him!\n#Person1#: I'll call him and tell him you're here.\n#Person2#: I appreciate your help.\n#Person1#: Would you like to have a seat over there? It'll just be a minute. And can I have your name?\n#Person2#: Here's my card.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll have him come up to get you.","summary":"#Person2# remembers Eric Chang's name under the help of #Person1#. #Person1# will call and tell Eric #Person2# is here.","topic":"look for someone"}
{"fname":"train_588","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I need to get to Cambridge today.\n#Person2#: Would you like to go by train or by bus?\n#Person1#: I am not sure, which one is better?\n#Person2#: The bus is cheaper but also slower. It will take about two-and-a-half hours.\n#Person1#: And how long does the train take?\n#Person2#: If you take the fast train, it will take about 50 minutes.\n#Person1#: Where do I catch the train?\n#Person2#: The trains for Cambridge leave from King's Cross Station. They run approximately every half hour. Most trains to Cambridge go from Platform 9.\n#Person1#: How do I get to King's Cross?\n#Person2#: The best way is to take an underground tube train directly to King's Cross. The Underground station is just round the corner from here.\n#Person1#: Can you show me on the map?\n#Person2#: It is very easy. Just turn right when you leave and then turn right again at the first crossroads. The entrance to the Underground station is about 50 meters further on.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go to Cambridge by train. #Person2# gives #Person1# information and shows #Person1# the way.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_589","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you graduated now?\n#Person2#: Yes. I graduated this past June.\n#Person1#: Which university did you graduate from?\n#Person2#: Guangzhou University.\n#Person1#: What degree did you receive?\n#Person2#: I received a bachelor's degree in Economics.\n#Person1#: What courses did you take in college?\n#Person2#: My major courses were Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Trade, International Finance, World Economy, Psychology and Business English\n#Person1#: Why did you choose to study Economics?\n#Person2#: Because I was quite interested in Economics then.\n#Person1#: Can you speak other languages except English?\n#Person2#: I can also speak a little Japanese.\n#Person1#: I am very satisfied with your answers.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#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.","topic":"conversation about university"}
{"fname":"train_590","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you interested in mountaineering?\n#Person2#: Yes, in some sense. I should say I like mountain climbing, you know, because I'm not so professional. How about you\n#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 spent two days in the mountains.\n#Person2#: How did you spend the night there?\n#Person1#: We pitched a tent in the night, waiting for the sunrise. Wow! It was too beautiful.\n#Person2#: I had a similar experience, but that was on the top of Tasha Mountain in my country.\n#Person1#: Tasha Mountain? It's very famous in China, isn't?\n#Person2#: Yes. It is one of the Five Mountains.\n#Person1#: I want to climb Tasha Mountain this summer vacation. Would you be my guide?\n#Person2#: I'd love to.","summary":"#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.","topic":"amateur mountain climbers"}
{"fname":"train_591","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I bought a China dress in your shop this morning.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: I bought it one size up by mistake.\n#Person2#: Oh, did you?\n#Person1#: I wonder if you can change it to one size down.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Will you come with the receipt?\n#Person1#: Then I'll come to your place later in the evening, and how late is your shop open?\n#Person2#: Until 8 o'clock, ma'am. We are looking forward to seeing you.","summary":"#Person1# bought a China dress with one size up by mistake at #Person2#'s shop. #Person1# wants to change it.","topic":"change size"}
{"fname":"train_592","dialogue":"#Person1#: What seems to the trouble Mr. Brown?\n#Person2#: I ' m in pretty bad shape, Doctor Ford.\n#Person1#: Oh, In what way.\n#Person2#: No appetite, always unaged and I can ' t sleep well.\n#Person1#: Did you lose any weight?\n#Person2#: YES. I ' Ve lost quite a few pounds since last month.\n#Person1#: when was the last time you have track up?\n#Person2#: About two month ago.\n#Person1#: Let me take your blood pressure. You look anilic. Well, Mr. Brown. I ' m happy to say it ' s nothing serious. You just a little run down from overwork.\n#Person2#: What am I suppose to do?\n#Person1#: I think you ' ll needs just vacation. Try to get out doors more. I ' ll be sure if you get more rest.\n#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. I ' ll do what you say.","summary":"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.","topic":"at the doctor's"}
{"fname":"train_593","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Well, I'Ve got a terrible stomach-ache and I keep needing the toilet.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, with those symptoms maybe you'Ve got food poisoning. What have you eaten recently?\n#Person2#: Well, I went to a seafood restaurant last night and I ate lots of oysters.\n#Person1#: Hmm. It may be those then, especially if they were raw. Well, I'll give you these tablets and you should feel fine by tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Ok. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# has a terrible stomach-ache and frequently goes to the toilet. \n#Person1# thinks #Person2# has got food poisoning and gives #Person2# some tablets.","topic":"food poisoning"}
{"fname":"train_594","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to helen's birthday party on Friday evening?\n#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?\n#Person1#: If everyone turned up, it would be a squeeze. But a few people said that they couldn't go. So I think it should be OK?\n#Person2#: Are you taking anything?\n#Person1#: I'Ve got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle fo wine too.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. She told me that she had bought plenty of food and snacks. I think it's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neighbors don't mind too much.\n#Person1#: Helen gets on very well with her neighbors. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too.\n#Person2#: I'm really looking forward to it. This party is going to be a blast!\n#Person1#: Well, don't be late. I'll see you on Friday at helen's.","summary":"#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.","topic":"Helen's birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_595","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like to drink?\n#Person2#: I feel like a cup of black tea.\n#Person1#: Wouldn't you like something to eat?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a portion of that strawberry tart.\n#Person1#: Right. I'll see if I can catch the waitress's eye.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what to eat and what to drink.","topic":"ordering food"}
{"fname":"train_596","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am going to give you an end-of-the-unit test this Friday. Please be prepared for it.\n#Person2#: Would you please tell us how to review our lessons?\n#Person1#: Review all the lessons in this unit and see if you can understand the main idea of each lesson.\n#Person2#: Any other requirements?\n#Person1#: Phrases and sentence patterns are also very important. You should know how to use them.\n#Person2#: Should we remember all the new words and expressions?\n#Person1#: Certainly.\n#Person2#: Sorry, I don't quite understand some difficult points in this unit. I wonder if you could help us to solve the problems.\n#Person1#: Well. When you review your lessons, mark the places which you don't understand, then I will give you some coaching.\n#Person2#: When shall we have a coaching period?\n#Person1#: How about tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Ok.","summary":"#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.","topic":"end-of-unit test"}
{"fname":"train_597","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh dear, Miss, you are soaked! Wow, it's really raining heavily outside.\n#Person2#: Yes, it sure is. I had to run here from work! I need to rush as I'm on my lunch break.\n#Person1#: Well please, why don't you go ahead of me in line? I'm in no hurry.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's so nice of you! Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: My pleasure Miss. Actually, could you recommend what to eat here? I've never been here before.\n#Person2#: Sure. Well, the avocado sandwich is delicious, and it's the healthiest thing on the menu. Personally, I think the beef salad is the tastiest choice. I usually get that. Also, the milkshakes are the best milkshakes in town!\n#Person1#: Well, thanks for the suggestions.\n#Person2#: Oh, don't mention it.","summary":"#Person2# is soaked because of heavy rain. #Person1# asks her to stand ahead of #Person1# in the queue. #Person1# asks for food recommendations.","topic":"conversation in restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_598","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there many idioms in English?\n#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.\n#Person1#: Can you give us an example?\n#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 find some information.\n#Person1#: What about the expression ' goodbye '? Is that an idiom?\n#Person2#: That is just a natural, grammatical English expression. It has a direct translation in other languages.\n#Person1#: This is interesting, Ms. Parker.","summary":"Ms. Parker introduces English idioms to #Person1#. #Person1# thinks it's interesting.","topic":"English idioms"}
{"fname":"train_599","dialogue":"#Person1#: Any plans tonight?\n#Person2#: Not really, do you?\n#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 not sure if I could convince them during the interview.\n#Person2#: Take it easy. It is all over now. How was it going, anyway?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I think I did well in the paper exams. I was prepared to answer a lot of questions, but they didn't ask those as I expected. To my surprise, the manager tried to talk about the Chinese poesy with me.\n#Person2#: That's strange. But probably, it is the new interview technique they call it ' Getting to know you more personally '. What about your answers?\n#Person1#: Just did my best.","summary":"#Person1# suggests go out for a drink after a tough interview. #Person2# then asks #Person1# for more information about the interview.","topic":"after interview"}
{"fname":"train_600","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you new to this school?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm new.\n#Person1#: Is this your first year in college?\n#Person2#: I transferred from another school.\n#Person1#: Where did you transfer from?\n#Person2#: I was at PCC before.\n#Person1#: Why did you transfer?\n#Person2#: I was going to go here first, but my grades weren't good enough.\n#Person1#: Did you like it at PCC?\n#Person2#: PCC is an incredible school.\n#Person1#: Well, I wish you luck here.\n#Person2#: I'm sure I'll like it here.","summary":"#Person2# transferred from PCC to #Person1#'s school because #Person2#'s grades weren't good enough first.","topic":"transfer school"}
{"fname":"train_601","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen the news that there is a serious flood in the South?\n#Person2#: Yes. I've got to cancel my traveling plan.\n#Person1#: What a pity! I know you've been longing for it these months.\n#Person2#: The only thing I can do now is waiting for another chance.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# cancels the traveling plan because of the flood in the South.","topic":"travel plan cancelled"}
{"fname":"train_602","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you make it to school today?\n#Person2#: I always do. Did you go to school today?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't.\n#Person2#: You should have, but have you seen any movies lately?\n#Person1#: That was an odd change of subject.\n#Person2#: Maybe it was, but answer the question.\n#Person1#: No, not recently.\n#Person2#: I want to go to see a movie this weekend.\n#Person1#: What's stopping you then?\n#Person2#: I don't want to go alone.\n#Person1#: So, will you be at school tomorrow?\n#Person2#: No, I want to go to the movies instead.","summary":"#Person1# didn't go to school today. #Person2# will go to the movies with #Person1# instead of going to school tomorrow.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_603","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I speak to the apartment manager?\n#Person2#: I am the apartment manager. How can I help you?\n#Person1#: I wanted to know if that apartment on Main Street is still for rent.\n#Person2#: I haven't rented it out yet. Would you like to see it?\n#Person1#: Yes, I want to see it.\n#Person2#: How about today at 6 p. m. ?\n#Person1#: That time is okay with me.\n#Person2#: Very good. We'll meet at 6. Do you need directions?\n#Person1#: No, thank you. I go by there on my way to work.\n#Person2#: If you're interested, you can fill out an application form.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. Do I need to bring anything myself?\n#Person2#: No. The only thing I need to see is your driver's license.","summary":"#Person1# calls the apartment manager to see the apartment on Main Street. They will meet at 6 pm today, #Person1# has to bring the driver's license.","topic":"see the apartment"}
{"fname":"train_604","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's your new job going?\n#Person2#: Really well, thanks.\n#Person1#: How are you finding your new boss?\n#Person2#: She's not bad. She's a bit bossy, but I'm sure I'll get used to her.\n#Person1#: Would you rather have her or your old boss back?\n#Person2#: She's far better than my old boss. He didn't know how to express his opinion without putting at least one other person down.\n#Person1#: How about your new co-workers?\n#Person2#: They are all pretty easy-going. It's a very friendly place to work.\n#Person1#: Do you miss your old co-workers?\n#Person2#: Of course. I spent so much time at my old workplace that I got to know them all very well. They were like family to me.\n#Person1#: Do people in different departments get along with each other?\n#Person2#: Sure. Since we work together in teams, we have to get along with each other.\n#Person1#: Do you like working in teams with people from different departments?\n#Person2#: Yes, it helps everyone to understand what we're doing from different perspectives.\n#Person1#: Do you like working in teams?\n#Person2#: I prefer it to working independently. I think most people do.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about #Person2#'s new boss. #Person1# asks #Person2# several questions about #Person2#'s workplace and colleagues. #Person2# misses the old co-workers and prefers to work independently.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_605","dialogue":"#Person1#: IMPF Bank, Li Lan speaking, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, Ms. Li, this is Mr. Peng.\n#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Peng, how nice to hear from you again. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: We'll be coming in tomorrow to make a rather large cash withdrawal, it's for payroll.\n#Person1#: I see. How much exactly?\n#Person2#: 500, 000 RIB. Do you need me to give you my account number?\n#Person1#: No, that's OK. I've got all of your information here on the screen in front of me. The money will be ready and waiting for you tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much for your help, Li Lan. See you tomorrow.","summary":"Mr. Peng calls Li Lan at IMPF Bank to withdraw 500, 000 RIB. Mr. Peng can get the money tomorrow.","topic":"cash withdrawal"}
{"fname":"train_606","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was supposed to meet with you at half past one.\n#Person2#: Yes, I see. What did you need to see me about?\n#Person1#: There's a problem with my schedule.\n#Person2#: What's the problem?\n#Person1#: Two of my classes occur at the same time.\n#Person2#: Well, I can see that's a problem.\n#Person1#: Is it at all possible for you to fix that error?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can. Would you still like to have both of these classes?\n#Person1#: I want to keep both of them, if that's possible.\n#Person2#: Well, let me find you one of these classes on a different day.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# will meet #Person2# at 1.30 because two of #Person1#'s classes occur at the same time. #Person2# will find #Person1# one of the two classes on a different day.","topic":"change classes"}
{"fname":"train_607","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Star Airline. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to confirm a reservation, please. My name is Wang Lin. My flight is KF98.\n#Person1#: I see. You are leaving for Berlin on July 23rd with Mr. Smith, right?\n#Person2#: What? I am afraid you have made a mistake, I am leaving on July 21st alone.\n#Person1#: Isn't your family name Lin?\n#Person2#: No. It is Wang.\n#Person1#: I am sonry. So you are loaving on Duty 21st and your seat is in the business section.\n#Person2#: That's right. Thank you.","summary":"Wang Lin calls Star Airlines to confirm a reservation. Wang is leaving on July 21st alone, by KF98.","topic":"confirm reservation"}
{"fname":"train_608","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today more and more people advocate lifelong learning. But people have different views about lifelong learning. How do you understand lifelong learning?\n#Person2#: I think lifelong learning is the concept that it's never too soon or too late for learning\n#Person1#: Does that mean studying all the time?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I think it's about your attitude towards learning. One should be open to new ideas, decisions, skills or behaviors.\n#Person1#: Then the axiom -'You can't teach an old dog new tricks'doesn't work any longer.\n#Person2#: You're right. Lifelong learning is about finding learning opportunities at all ages and in numerous contexts\n#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you. When I retired I will participate in programs to keep momentally active.\n#Person2#: Me too. To keep up with the changing world, one must be involved in lifelong learning and be ready to accept new things.\n#Person1#: You know what? I've recently been teaching myself French.\n#Person2#: Really? That's great! I know that your company has a lot of clients in France.\n#Person1#: Yes, so I want to learn French to develop my career.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about how they understand lifelong learning. They both advocate lifelong learning. #Person1# is learning French to develop #Person1#'s career.","topic":"lifelong learning"}
{"fname":"train_609","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I have your order, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have a share of steak.\n#Person1#: OK. How do you like your steak, do you like it rare, medium or well done?\n#Person2#: I like it well-done, please.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: One Whisky.\n#Person1#: It will be ready right away.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# to order a well-done steak and one whiskey.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_610","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need a taxi.\n#Person2#: We could easily provide you with a private vehicle, if you'd prefer.\n#Person1#: No, the taxi will do.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you'd like to take a beautiful limousine.\n#Person1#: No, thank you. Taxis and I get along just fine.\n#Person2#: No private vehicle, no limo. Got it. Where are you going?\n#Person1#: I'm seeing a show at Rockefeller Center.\n#Person2#: What time should the taxi be here to pick you up?\n#Person1#: I'm ready to go right now.\n#Person2#: I'll have a taxi for you momentarily, sir.\n#Person1#: Great! As soon as I brush my teeth, I'll be downstairs.\n#Person2#: You'll enjoy our new, clean taxis, sir.","summary":"#Person1# is seeing a show at Rockefeller Center. #Person1# calls #Person2# to order a taxi instead of a private vehicle or limo.","topic":"order a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_611","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you go to the basketball game on Friday?\n#Person2#: No, I couldn't make it.\n#Person1#: You missed a really good game.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? Who won?\n#Person1#: Our school did. They played really well.\n#Person2#: Too bad I was busy. I really wanted to go.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you should have. It was really exciting.\n#Person2#: So what was the score?\n#Person1#: The score was 101-98.\n#Person2#: Man, that was a really close game.\n#Person1#: That's what made it so great.\n#Person2#: I'll make sure and make it to the next one.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the basketball game on Friday. #Person2# feels sorry that #Person2# didn't go.","topic":"basketball game"}
{"fname":"train_612","dialogue":"#Person1#: how is your house hunting going?\n#Person2#: not very well. I haven't found anything within my price range yet.\n#Person1#: how much are you looking to spend?\n#Person2#: I can only afford about 300 pounds a month.\n#Person1#: looks like you're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that.\n#Person2#: really? That's a lot of money to pay for one room.\n#Person1#: well, if you want to live in London, you have to pay the price!\n#Person2#: do you know of anyone who needs a roommate?\n#Person1#: I can ask around at work. Do you have a preference for makers or non-smokers?\n#Person2#: I'd prefer non-smoking roommates, but I guess I'll have to take what I can get!\n#Person1#: how long do you want to sign a contract for?\n#Person2#: I can sign a contract up to a year. I don't know where I'll be after that.\n#Person1#: do you need a furnished or unfurnished apartment?\n#Person2#: I don't have any furniture, so it'd be great if it were furnished.\n#Person1#: you know that you'll have to pay utilities on top of the rent, right?\n#Person2#: no, I thought that would be included in the rent.\n#Person1#: it's not usually included, so you'll have to factor in about 100 pounds more each month for utilities.\n#Person2#: I don't think I can afford that.\n#Person1#: don't worry. Sometimes people will give you a discount if you promise to do the clearing or take care of the children.\n#Person2#: that's a good idea. I'll look into finding something like that.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# can only afford about 300 pounds a month on rent in London. #Person1# will help #Person2# to find a roommate. They talk about the details of renting, including time, furnish, utilities, and discounts.","topic":"rent a house"}
{"fname":"train_613","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the temperature today?\n#Person2#: It's about 5 degrees centigrade.\n#Person1#: What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?\n#Person2#: The weatherman says it's going to snow tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Are you used to the climate here?\n#Person2#: I think I'll soon get used to it.\n#Person1#: What is the average temperature of Beijing?\n#Person2#: lt's about 180C, but in winter the temperature may fall to 10-15 degrees below zero. And we have a long winter.\n#Person1#: Which season do you like best?\n#Person2#: I prefer spring when little by little everything becomes green and the weather is almost always nice.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the temperature today and tomorrow, Beijing's climate, and #Person2#'s favorite season.","topic":"temperature and climate"}
{"fname":"train_614","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of account do you prefer? Checking account or savings account?\n#Person2#: I would like to open a checking account.\n#Person1#: Ok, please just fill out this form and show us your ID card.\n#Person2#: Here you are.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# to open a checking account.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_615","dialogue":"#Person1#: My wife and I are thinking about taking our parents with us on a vacation. Do you have any suggestion about where to go?\n#Person2#: The choice of destination is very important. It will too energetic for the old people if you make an excursion or go to climb mountains. But they'll be interested in going to the historical places of interest where they can have fun.\n#Person1#: Sometimes what young people like is different from the old. Maybe we can go visit first and then do some shopping.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. That will allow both you and your parents to enjoy yourselves.\n#Person1#: What should we bring besides a change of clothes, money and some snacks?\n#Person2#: It's some medicine the doctor recommends. If you leave it at home, you will find it difficult to face up when the old people suffered a seizure.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes! I didn't think about that. Thank you for reminding me. How many days should we spend on a vacation?\n#Person2#: You'd better have all a light schedule. You can rest up for a few days if your parents find tired .\n#Person1#: It seems that good planning for a family vacation is important to make sure everyone will be happy.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. Having an enjoyable time together is the goal.","summary":"#Person1# and his wife will take their parents on a vacation. They will go visit first and do some shopping. #Person2# gives some advice on things to bring and schedule.","topic":"vacation with parents"}
{"fname":"train_616","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear who won the election?\n#Person2#: I can't believe that Obama won.\n#Person1#: I couldn't be happier to know that he's our new President.\n#Person2#: I know! He just made history!\n#Person1#: You voted for him, right?\n#Person2#: I did. Did you?\n#Person1#: I voted for him.\n#Person2#: I am so happy that he is our new President!\n#Person1#: So am I.\n#Person2#: I hope that he brings change to America.\n#Person1#: I have faith in him.\n#Person2#: I have faith in our new President.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both voted Obama. They are glad that Obama becomes President. They have faith in him.","topic":"President Obama"}
{"fname":"train_617","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, dear!\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I do hope I haven't hurt you.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. I was just a little startled. That's all right. It's quite all right.\n#Person2#: But it isn't all right. I made you drop your shopping bags. Let me pick these bags up.\n#Person1#: You must have been in a great hurry. Never mind.\n#Person2#: I was only going to catch the bus. I'm afraid I wasn't looking where I was going. I hope nothing was destroyed.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: I do apologize.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it. There is no need to apologize. Look! Here comes the bus. You'll catch it if you run.\n#Person2#: Oh, so I shall.","summary":"#Person2# is going to catch the bus and goes into #Person1#. #Person1# drops shopping bags. #Person2# feels sorry.","topic":"catch a bus"}
{"fname":"train_618","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly stay here again next time we're passing through.\n#Person2#: Good. Do let us know in advance and we'll try to get you the same room.\n#Person1#: That would be lovely. It may be quite soon in fact.\n#Person2#: Oh? How is that?\n#Person1#: Well. We are driving to the South of Spain in the next couple of days and we may come back this way.\n#Person2#: Do give us a ring if you decide to. I hope you'll have a pleasant trip.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# will stay at the same place again next time passing through. #Person2# promises to get #Person1# the same room.","topic":"conversatio in hotel"}
{"fname":"train_619","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, what do you think is the reason most people do so badly at reaching goals?\n#Person2#: They lose focus. Everybody's life is busy. There is so much happening in everybody's life. That what happens is they might have a goal and then something will get in the way of that. Maybe their goal is that they want to go on a holiday every year and they put in their leave form with their boss and their boss may ask them to wait for another month and then for another month. That is, so different things get in their way and people don't stand up for their goals. They don't struggle for them. They let other forces push them around a little bit. Also, a lot of people don't set goals; they think they do. But it's either a dream of very loose goal. So when they have to make a decision about a necessary action in their life the goal is so far back in their mind that they don't act in its best interest. Also because people will sit down and say 'oh, here are my goals' and forget all about them. Revisiting them every week is a good way. They stay at the top of your mind so you can take actions based on them.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# why most people cannot reach goals. #Person2# says it is because people lose focus or do not set goals.","topic":"reach goals"}
{"fname":"train_620","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Betty. How are things going with you?\n#Person2#: Not bad. I need a summer job.\n#Person1#: I was reading the wanted ads. Here's something for you. Wanted: Waitress for a new restaurant.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'll have a try.","summary":"#Person1# tells Betty there is a waitress wanted for a new restaurant.","topic":"summer job"}
{"fname":"train_621","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you doing anything special tonight?\n#Person2#: I have nothing tonight. Anything I can do for you?\n#Person1#: How about going to the movies? It will do you good to get your mind off your work for a while.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. But what is playing?\n#Person1#: I've looked up the entertainment section in the newspaper. There are some new films on in town.\n#Person2#: Is there anything interesting on?\n#Person1#: There is also a new Beijing Opera put on for the first time. I wonder if you are interested.\n#Person2#: Why not, of course.\n#Person1#: I do not think we have time to go back to the hotel if we want to watch the opera. Let's get something in a nearby restaurant.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the Beijing Opera. They will go to the nearby restaurant first.","topic":"watch Beijing Opera"}
{"fname":"train_622","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello? \n#Person2#: Hi Steve. This is Mike. What are you doing? \n#Person1#: Oh, hi. I was just watching TV. \n#Person2#: There's nothing to watch right now. \n#Person1#: I know. I was watching a re-run. I have nothing to do and I was bored. \n#Person2#: Me too. Let's get together and do something. \n#Person1#: I'd like to, but I have to meet my parents in an hour for dinner. How about tomorrow? \n#Person2#: Yeah. Let's plan something tomorrow. \n#Person1#: Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow? \n#Person2#: I think it is going to be the same as today. Clear and sunny. \n#Person1#: That's great. We can do something outdoors then. \n#Person2#: Are there any special events going on tomorrow? \n#Person1#: Yeah. I think there's a live outdoor concert by the river tomorrow. \n#Person2#: Oh yeah. I heard about that too. Let's go check it out. \n#Person1#: Do you know what time it starts? \n#Person2#: It starts at one PM. \n#Person1#: Let's meet for lunch at eleven thirty and afterwards, we can head over there. \n#Person2#: Perfect. I'll see you in front of the apartment at eleven thirty. ","summary":"Steve and Mike are bored. They will meet for lunch at 11.30 tomorrow and go to a live outdoor concert.","topic":"go to concert"}
{"fname":"train_623","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, could you help me find a place where I could buy some lunch? \n#Person2#: Sure! What kind of food would you like? \n#Person1#: I was thinking of pizza or something else Italian, maybe. \n#Person2#: I know the perfect place! \n#Person1#: Good! Where is it? \n#Person2#: It's right past that last building on the left. Do you want me to go with you? \n#Person1#: That would be great. \n#Person2#: Glad you asked me to join you. This will be fun! ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help buy pizza or something Italian. #Person2# will go with #Person1#.","topic":"buy pizza"}
{"fname":"train_624","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you meet the new girl in our sales department. She is taking the place of Maggie during her maternative leave. \n#Person2#: Did they finally fill that post, how come I haven't seen her? She must have not been inducted yet. \n#Person1#: I guess not, They haven't officially introduced her to the whole staff yet, she barely started yesterday. \n#Person2#: Is she just working temporarily? What are they going to do when Maggie comes back from leave. \n#Person1#: If the new girl is competent, maybe they will promote her when that time comes. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new girl who takes place of Maggie in the sales department.","topic":"conversation between colleagues"}
{"fname":"train_625","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear something? \n#Person2#: Oh, it is my cell phone ringing. I set it in the vibration mode. \n#Person1#: It is a good habit to set your cell phone to vibrate. It is very annoying to hear the loud and sudden ring tone in quiet offices. \n#Person2#: You are right. Some ring tone is just terribly loud. You can hear it even in the next door. It is really a kind of distraction. \n#Person1#: Maybe we can write a report to the boss to see what can be done. \n#Person2#: Good idea. ","summary":"#Person2#'s phone rings. Then #Person1# and #Person2# talk about ring tones in offices. They will write a report to the boss.","topic":"ring tone"}
{"fname":"train_626","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Kerry. Do you follow the news every day?\n#Person2#: Sometimes.\n#Person1#: How do you follow the news?\n#Person2#: Well, here in Japan, mostly on the radio or the internet.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? OK. What radio station?\n#Person2#: NPR. But on the military station.\n#Person1#: OK, and what Internet websites do you listen to?\n#Person2#: Well, usually it is just AP news, BBC News or whatever.\n#Person1#: OK. How much of the news do you think is true?\n#Person2#: I don't know. That's a tough question, because there's so many journalists. The stories made into the papers tend to be accurate, but Unfortunately some people leak information that is untrue to influence public opinion. So you have to consider why that news story is made public.\n#Person1#: Yeah, how do most people in the states get news?\n#Person2#: I think most people in the states get news from TV and from the main broadcasting stations. The Evening News, sort of thing.\n#Person1#: OK, thanks Kerry.","summary":"#Person1# asks Kerry how and what news he follow. They also talked about the accuracy of the news and how the public gets the news.","topic":"news"}
{"fname":"train_627","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, Neil. I am a student journalist from senior grade. I know you just came to this new school a few months ago. Can I interview you for the school newspaper?\n#Person2#: OK, I'm ready.\n#Person1#: Neil, how do you usually get to school in the morning?\n#Person2#: I usually go to school with my friends. We live very close to the school, so we don't have to take the bus. But on Fridays, my mother drives me to school.\n#Person1#: Good answer. What are your favorite subjects?\n#Person2#: I really enjoy physical education class. I love to go outside play games and have fun. I like English, too. But some of the words are hard to read and the grammar is hard too. Science is the most difficult for me.\n#Person1#: That's OK, you're doing well. One last question. How do you feel about going to school in America?\n#Person2#: I like it here. At first, I was scared but I like my friends and my teachers. I hope that one day I can speak English fluently.\n#Person1#: Well, I believe you will. Keep up the good work, Neil.","summary":"#Person1# is a student journalist and interviews Neil for the school newspaper. Neil is a new student and he tells #Person1# how he gets to school, his favorite subjects, and he feels about school.","topic":"interview new student"}
{"fname":"train_628","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a wonderful pie. Is it homemade?\n#Person2#: It is, but I didn't make it. Jack did.\n#Person1#: I didn't know your husband cooked.\n#Person2#: Every week he makes something wonderful. He makes great fresh bread. Sometimes we give some to our neighbors.\n#Person1#: What else does your amazing husband do?\n#Person2#: He makes dinner every night.\n#Person1#: Really? I don't even know how to fry an egg.\n#Person2#: Jack even does the washing. I spend longer hours traveling from my home to my office and spend fewer hours at home. So he doesn't mind.\n#Person1#: Yes, our company is a little far from your home. Who does the cleaning?\n#Person2#: We both do. That way it only takes a small part of Saturday.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that her husband makes something delicious every week, and makes dinner every night. #Person2# and her husband both do the cleaning.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_629","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen the new show that everyone's talking about?\n#Person2#: It's called stranger things, I watched it this weekend and it was so cool.\n#Person1#: I haven't seen it yet, but yeah, everyone is talking about it, what's it about?\n#Person2#: Well, it's sort of a science fiction tale about a boy who gets caught in the upside down. The opposite world of ours. There are monsters and spiders action and even comedy. The coolest part is that most of the actors are kids our age, you should check it out.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the new show called stranger things. #Person2# recommends it to #Person1#.","topic":"new show"}
{"fname":"train_630","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happened? I've been waiting for 2 hours.\n#Person2#: Sorry, we landed on time, but I couldn't exit the airplane with everyone else.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: Security stopped me. Just before we landed, a little girl dropped her backpack in my seat when I went to brush my teeth. I guess the flight attendant couldn't figure out whose it was and called security.\n#Person1#: So you landed at 7:00 and you've been with the police this whole time?\n#Person2#: Well, they let me go after an hour and a half, but I had to get my luggage. Oh, and there was no food on the flight either.\n#Person1#: You must be starving! Can I take you to a restaurant?\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# why #Person2# has been late for 2 hours. #Person2# tells #Person1# that the security stopped #Person2# because of luggage. Then they go to a restaurant.","topic":"at the airport"}
{"fname":"train_631","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, can I get a taxi? We're just outside the city limits.\n#Person2#: No problem, ma'am, where exactly are you going? There is an extra charge for anything over 20 kilometers.\n#Person1#: The Roxy Club downtown, there are 6 of us, though. Do you have any bigger cars so we don't need to take two taxis?\n#Person2#: Yes, on the weekends, we do. However, it's $3 more to have the bigger car sent you away.\n#Person1#: That will be fine, and we should be well under the 20 kilometers to our destination.\n#Person2#: Yes, I can see that, would you like us to send that for you now?\n#Person1#: Yes, please.","summary":"#Person2# is going to the Roxy Club with five people. #Person2# asks #Person1# for a taxi. #Person1# asks for $3 more and will send the taxi now.","topic":"call a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_632","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've received your letter of application and I see your current job is as a sales assistant at Ray Stones book shop? Why have you applied for this position?\n#Person2#: Well, I've really enjoyed my work at Ray Stones. I've always been interested in books and usually the customers are really nice. And I like trying to find books for them.\n#Person1#: So why do you want to leave?\n#Person2#: Because it's quite a small independent book shop. But EI books is a much bigger company. I read on your website. You have over 50 branches now and you're still growing, and I see you also have a website where people can order books.\n#Person1#: Well, it's true that we've grown quickly in recent years and it's nice to see you found out about the company. So would you describe yourself as ambitious?\n#Person2#: Um... I don't think so, but I'd like to be successful.\n#Person1#: And what are some of your main strengths?\n#Person2#: Ah, I work hard and I enjoy working with other people and uh, I can solve problems. You can always put your trust in me.\n#Person1#: That's good.","summary":"#Person2# used to work as a sales assistant at Ray Stones book shop but now applies for a job at EI books. #Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2#'s personality and main strengths.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_633","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nowadays fewer and fewer people go to the movie theaters to see films. So I am afraid that the film studios are really getting hard time to survive.\n#Person2#: What you said is true. But the film producers there are more flexible ways to get more audience. For example, to make more movie Ccds, so people will spend money buying them.\n#Person1#: But it is true that cinemas are losing the attraction they used to have in the past.\n#Person2#: Yes. Take myself for example. I seldom go to cinemas, but it doesn't mean I no longer see films ; instead, I see films at home-watching Ccds.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the film studios are hard to survive, but #Person2# thinks they can make more movie Ccds to get more audience.","topic":"movie Ccds"}
{"fname":"train_634","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you believe in god?\n#Person2#: Not at all. I ' m an agnostic. do you?\n#Person1#: I ' m not sure. Why don ' t you believe there is a god?\n#Person2#: I think everything has a scientific explanation rather than a theological one.\n#Person1#: I basically believe in science over theology. I mean, I believe in evolution for example. However, there are many things that science hasn ' t explained yet.\n#Person2#: I ' m sure that science will explain everything eventually. I think that the strangest thing about religion is that so many religions people act in ways that their religion claims are wrong.\n#Person1#: For example?\n#Person2#: Religions preach tolerance, but many wars are caused by intolerant religious fanatics.\n#Person1#: Yes. Such people don ' t appear to be acting in accordance with their religious beliefs.","summary":"#Person2# is agnostic, while #Person1# basically believes in science over theology. They think many religions people don't appear to be acting in accordance with their religious beliefs.","topic":"religious belief"}
{"fname":"train_635","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good coming, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Good coming. I would like to open a new account. I want to deposit 500 dollars.\n#Person1#: Very good, sir. What kind would you like?\n#Person2#: Could you tell me how many kinds there are in your bank?\n#Person1#: Besides the checking account, there's a monthly savings account and a daily interest account.\n#Person2#: Oh, I think I'd like to take the monthly savings account then.\n#Person1#: Would you fill out this form?\n#Person2#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person1#: All right. And here's your deposit book.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# introduces to #Person2# the account types in the bank and helps #Person2# open the monthly savings account.","topic":"opening the account"}
{"fname":"train_636","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, guys. Here's the plan. Get the ball to the goal, and keep it away from Rich and Taylor!\n#Person2#: Why? Are they good?\n#Person1#: They played ball at school. Here we go. Yi-jun, go out for a pass!\n#Person2#: I'm ready! Whoa, what a hard throw! I can't get that!\n#Person1#: Catch it, Yi-jun! Run to the ball! Uh-oh! Slow down, you're going to hit. . .\n#Person2#: Ummmph!","summary":"#Person1# tells Yi-jun the plan but Yi-jun gets hurt when conducting the plan.","topic":"play the ball"}
{"fname":"train_637","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Family. We'll have our board meeting this afternoon. Can you write the agenda on the notice board?\n#Person2#: What will you discuss at the meeting?\n#Person1#: We'll talk about the financial report for the first half of the year.\n#Person2#: And anything else?\n#Person1#: We'll also discuss the personnel plan for the second half of the year.\n#Person2#: That's all?\n#Person1#: Yes. Please write them down on the notice board. I want everybody to see them.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# asks Emily to write the agenda of the board meeting on the notice board.","topic":"agenda"}
{"fname":"train_638","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you read this? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family.\n#Person2#: Why would that be funny?\n#Person1#: Well, think about it. We are a society that is always on the go, not because we have to, but because we want to.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary.\n#Person2#: I don't agree, but anyways, I think you should start thinking of a new year's resolution yourself.\n#Person1#: What's the point? We always make a new year's resolution and by February we will have forgotten about it. It's pointless.\n#Person2#: Well then maybe you should resolve to sticking to your goals and objectives.\n#Person1#: What about you? Your gym bag is gathering dust and you still have brand new running shoes that are yet to be jogged in.\n#Person2#: Well, I would go if you kept your promise of going to the gym with me everyday!\n#Person1#: Yeah, yeah, whatever.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new year resolution. #Person1# thinks the resolution is worthless but #Person2# thinks #Person1# should resolve to stick to the goals and objectives. #Person1# thinks #Person2# doesn't make it either.","topic":"new year resolution"}
{"fname":"train_639","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just had a terrible week.\n#Person2#: What a shame!\n#Person1#: I fell down and hurt my arm.\n#Person2#: That's too bad.\n#Person1#: Then my son drove into a tree.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that.\n#Person1#: The dog bit the delivery boy.\n#Person2#: What a pity!\n#Person1#: And a storm blew our roof away.\n#Person2#: Ho, no!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s terrible week.","topic":"terrible week"}
{"fname":"train_640","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Rose, how are you feeling?\n#Person2#: Much better today.\n#Person1#: Oh, Look at the baby. It's so beautiful. Is it a boy or a girl?\n#Person2#: It's a girl.\n#Person1#: Can I hold it for a moment?\n#Person2#: Sure. She is a peaceful child.\n#Person1#: Oh, how adorable! She's got your eyes.\n#Person2#: So they say.\n#Person1#: When are you returning home?\n#Person2#: Well. The doctor said I have to remain here for at least two more days because I'm rather weak after childbirth.\n#Person1#: You can use some time off. You'Ve been working too hard anyway.","summary":"Rose's just given birth to a baby and feels weak. #Person1# visits her and thinks the girl is beautiful.","topic":"childbirth"}
{"fname":"train_641","dialogue":"#Person1#: The final examination will be held at the end of this month. Have you made good preparation?\n#Person2#: Sure. I've reviewed all the lessons I have learned this academic year.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you can do well this year?\n#Person2#: I am 100 % certain.\n#Person1#: According to what you did last time, I have my doubts.\n#Person2#: I am sure I can get a 95 this time.","summary":"#Person2# has prepared well for the final examination but #Person1# doubts.","topic":"examination preparation"}
{"fname":"train_642","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.\n#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.\n#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.\n#Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.\n#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.\n#Person2#: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you. But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.\n#Person1#: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.\n#Person2#: Hm, what you say makes sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age.\n#Person1#: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too.\n#Person2#: You're right. Thank you for the advice.","summary":"#Person1# can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to university to major in English and find a part-time job.","topic":"advice"}
{"fname":"train_643","dialogue":"#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.\n#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.\n#Person1#: Ok, so can I say, ' This is Abby's voicemail. I will call you later, so leave me your name and number '.\n#Person2#: That's more or less the idea, but try something that sounds more friendly.\n#Person1#: Ok, so how about this, ' This is Abby and I am really happy you called! I promise I will give you a ring as soon as I can, so please leave me your name and number. Talk to you soon! '.\n#Person2#: A little too friendly Abby. Just say this, ' Hi, you have reached Abby. I am unable to answer your call right now, but if you leave me your name and phone number, I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks '.\n#Person1#: That's perfect! Can you say that again and record it for me?","summary":"#Person2# helps Abby set up the voicemail message and tells Abby what she should say is letting the caller know who they called and asking them for their contact information.","topic":"voicemail massage"}
{"fname":"train_644","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me something about your work experience.\n#Person2#: Well, I have been in the computer engineering field for 6 years now. I am familiar with both hardware and software and with hands-on experience in system development including system analysis and design.\n#Person1#: What systems have you worked on?\n#Person2#: I have worked on about every system that is out right now.\n#Person1#: Do you feel comfortable with the new system by microcosm?\n#Person2#: I am not as familiar with it as I am with some of the older systems. But I am a fast learner and I can master it in a short time.\n#Person1#: What do you consider your strengths?\n#Person2#: I am knowledgeable and levelheaded.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s work experience, the systems #Person2# has worked on and #Person2#'s strengths.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_645","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, San Felice Hotel. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a room, please.\n#Person1#: Certainly. When for, madam?\n#Person2#: March the 23rd.\n#Person1#: How long will you be staying?\n#Person2#: Three nights.\n#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, madam?\n#Person2#: Er. . . double with bath. I'd appreciate it if you could give me a room with a view over the lake.\n#Person1#: Certainly, madam. I'll just check what we have available. . . Yes, we have a room on the 4th floor with a really splendid view.\n#Person2#: Fine. How much is the charge per night?\n#Person1#: Would you like breakfast?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: It's eighty four euro per night excluding VAT.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Who's the booking for, please, madam?\n#Person2#: Mr. and Mrs. Ryefield, that's R-Y-E-F-I-E-L-D.\n#Person1#: Okay, let me make sure I got that\n#Person2#: Yes it is. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Let me give you your confirmation number. It's 7576385. I'll repeat that, 7576385. Thank you for choosing San Felice Hotel and have a nice day. Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye.","summary":"Mrs Ryefield wants to book a room for three nights and #Person1# from the San Felice Hotel helps her.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_646","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to book a table, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, would you arrange it for me the day after tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Sure, when?\n#Person2#: Six o'clock in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: For how many guests, please?\n#Person2#: Six.\n#Person1#: How much would you like to spend?\n#Person2#: We don't care about money. We'd like to have some good dishes of local specialties.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: How many courses are there altogether, please?\n#Person1#: Eight.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me some of entrees about the dinner?\n#Person1#: Sure. The main courses are roast Beijing duck and fried eel slices.\n#Person2#: Very good.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book a table for the day after tomorrow and introduces to #Person2# the dinner courses.","topic":"book a dinner"}
{"fname":"train_647","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think I may rent out this apartment that I found.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? Where'd you find it?\n#Person1#: I was looking through the ads today, and I found it in there.\n#Person2#: In the ads? Are you serious?\n#Person1#: Yeah, and it's affordable too.\n#Person2#: I'd like to hear about this apartment.\n#Person1#: First of all, it's absolutely gorgeous.\n#Person2#: What is the rent each month?\n#Person1#: It's only $ 725 a month.\n#Person2#: That's amazing. The rent is very cheap.\n#Person1#: I know it is.\n#Person2#: It's a good thing that you read that ad today.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# may rent out this apartment that #Person1# found in the ads. #Person2# thinks the rent is amazing.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_648","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's your roast chicken, ma'am.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, could you bring me some barbecue sauce?\n#Person2#: Certainly. ( He brings her the sauce ) Here you are. Can get you anything else?\n#Person1#: I'm fine for now, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# offers #Person2# roast chicken and barbecue sauce.","topic":"bring barbecue sauce"}
{"fname":"train_649","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Sir.\n#Person2#: Morning.\n#Person1#: Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo?\n#Person2#: Yes. You can take No. 846 from here, but you have to get off at Nanchengmen stop and change to No. 106.\n#Person1#: That's a little troublesome.\n#Person2#: Actually, if you go to the bus stop in the next block, you can take No. 105 which will let you right off in front of the zoo gate.\n#Person1#: Maybe that's what I'll do. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# where to catch the bus for the zoo.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_650","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you be voting?\n#Person2#: Yes. Will you?\n#Person1#: I already have.\n#Person2#: How did you do that?\n#Person1#: I mailed in an absentee ballot.\n#Person2#: Why is that?\n#Person1#: I can't vote on Tuesday.\n#Person2#: What's the reason for that?\n#Person1#: I have to go to work.\n#Person2#: You can just go to work after you vote.\n#Person1#: I need to take care of some business that morning.\n#Person2#: I get it now.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# mailed in an absentee ballot as #Person1# can't vote on Tuesday.","topic":"vote"}
{"fname":"train_651","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. Welcome to the Comfort Inn.\n#Person2#: Hello. I have a reservation, under the name Lee, Leo Lee.\n#Person1#: Mmmm. I'm not sure if we have you down here. How do you spell your last name?\n#Person2#: It's L-e-e.\n#Person1#: Oh, right. You're in our system. I was just looking under Li. So, we'Ve got you down for a Business Suite for three days. If I could just have your credit card, I'll process your check-in while\n#Person2#: You mean I have to pay now?\n#Person1#: Oh no, we just make an impression of your card using our credit card machine. It's in lieu of a deposit. If everything is OK when you check out, we give it back to you then. It's pretty sta\n#Person2#: I see. I guess you can tell I don't travel much.\n#Person1#: ( later ) Here's your card, sir. You're all checked in. let me just tell you about a few of our services. We have free breakfast in the lounge from 7:00- 9:00. You call the receptionist to arrange","summary":"#Person1# has got Lee down for a Business Suite for three days and helps Lee check in.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_652","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm sorry to tell you that I've lost my credit card this morning. I want to report the loss and replace a card.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I will help you soon. Please fill in this form first. And write down your name, your account number and the amount in your card please.\n#Person2#: Done!\n#Person1#: OK. May I see your ID card? ( B passed his ID card. ) Please wait for a moment. Let me go and check the account. ( A few minutes later. ) We have locked your card. You can come here to renew the account and get a new card a week later. Your money will not be lost.\n#Person2#: Thank goodness.\n#Person1#: Please pay 10 yuan, the handling charge.\n#Person2#: OK! Thank you very much. See you a week later.\n#Person1#: See you!","summary":"#Person2# lost the credit card. #Person1# helps #Person2# lock the card and asks #Person2# to renew the account and get a new card a week later.","topic":"lose the card"}
{"fname":"train_653","dialogue":"#Person1#: how do you feel about wearing name logos or slogans on your clothing?\n#Person2#: I've never really thought about it before. I guess it doesn't bother me.\n#Person1#: do you think advertising has an influence on the choices you make when you're shopping?\n#Person2#: I guess so. I usually buy name-brand clothing, shoes, and electronic goods. How about you?\n#Person1#: I actually try to avoid name-brand items. I can't stand it when big companies advertise their products all over the place!","summary":"#Person2# usually buys name-brand things while #Person1# tries to avoid name-brand items.","topic":"advertising influence"}
{"fname":"train_654","dialogue":"#Person1#: I must point out that trials of new medicine are expensive and you can never guarantee success.\n#Person2#: But there is a very good chance in this case. I hope you will go ahead in view of the potential benefit to mankind.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have different ideas on trials of new medicine.","topic":"new medicine trials"}
{"fname":"train_655","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Andrea.\n#Person2#: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you and said she's very much looking forward to working with you. Isn't that wonderful? Congratulations dear! How does it feel to be Miranda's new assistant? I imagine that you'll just be delighted with this news. So let's see, you can start on Monday, right?\n#Person1#: Umm, well, I don't think I can start Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore. And because I don't live in New York, I'll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from Avon.\n#Person2#: Oh, well then, in that case I suppose Wednesday would be good. Ok, see you then!","summary":"Alex calls Andrea to congratulate her on that she will become Miranda's new assistant. Andrea will come to work on Wednesday.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_656","dialogue":"#Person1#: So that's the plan. Now may I ask your opinion about it, Mr. Grey?\n#Person2#: Well, in my view, the plan is not very good. But it can get the company moving again.\n#Person1#: Er... There might be sonic strong points there, but they may not be easily carried out.","summary":"Mr. Grey thinks #Person1#'s plan isn't very good but can keep the company moving.","topic":"plan"}
{"fname":"train_657","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Could I ask you some questions?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: I work for an advertising agency and I'm doing some research. It's for a new magazine for people like you.\n#Person2#: People like me? What do you mean?\n#Person1#: People between 25 and 35 years old.\n#Person2#: Ok.\n#Person1#: Right. Urn, what do you do at the weekend?\n#Person2#: Well, on Fridays, my wife always goes to her exercise class. Then, she visits friends.\n#Person1#: Don't you go out?\n#Person2#: Not on Fridays. I never go out on Fridays. I stay at home and watch television.\n#Person1#: And on Saturdays?\n#Person2#: On Saturdays my wife and I always go sailing together.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Mm, we love it. We never miss it. And then, in the evening, we go out.\n#Person1#: Where to?\n#Person2#: Different places. We sometimes go and see friends. We sometimes go to the cinema or restaurants. But we always go out on Saturday evenings.\n#Person1#: I see. And now Sunday. What happens on Sundays?\n#Person2#: Nothing special. We often go for a walk. And I always cook a big Sunday lunch.\n#Person1#: Oh. How often do you do the cooking?\n#Person2#: Urn, twice a week.., three times a week...\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. All I need now are your personal details, your name, job and so on. What's your surname?\n#Person2#: Robinson.","summary":"#Person1# is doing some research and interviews Robinson. Robinson tells #Person1# his wife exercises and visits friends on Friday. Robinson and his wife go sailing together on Saturday and they go for a walk on Sunday.","topic":"weekend activities"}
{"fname":"train_658","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dr. Brook, I just don't know what's wrong me. I always feel tired and weak. My wife finally persuaded me to visit you to find out what the trouble is.\n#Person2#: From what is written here I can see that you had a very bad cold three years ago and that you also had a small operation last year. Did you have any bad effect after that?\n#Person1#: Well, I don't remember.\n#Person2#: For example, how long did you stay at home each time you were ill?\n#Person1#: Just a couple of days, but about six months ago I was home for about two weeks with a cold or something.\n#Person2#: Did you see a doctor at that time, or did you just stay at home?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't see a doctor. When I began to feel better, I returned to work.\n#Person2#: And when did you start feeling so tired again?\n#Person1#: It must have been about ten days ago. When I came home from work one night, there just didn't seem to be any reason to go back the next day.\n#Person2#: Well, it sounds as if your problem may be the kind of work you do. The tests I just made don't show anything really wrong. But I would like to make some further tests in the hospital.\n#Person1#: That's fine with me.\n#Person2#: All right, you can check in tonight and I'll make the tests tomorrow morning.","summary":"#Person1# always feels tired and weak and comes to visit Dr. Brook. #Person1# says he usually stays at home for several days when he's ill and once he stayed for two weeks without seeing a doctor. Brook will make some further tests.","topic":"health check"}
{"fname":"train_659","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Martha.\n#Person2#: Hello.\n#Person1#: Did you have a nice holiday?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: Where did you go?\n#Person2#: I went to Fiji.\n#Person1#: Fiji? Was that nice?\n#Person2#: Very nice.\n#Person1#: And how long did you stay there?\n#Person2#: For two weeks.\n#Person1#: And you had a good time, eh?\n#Person2#: Very.\n#Person1#: What did you do, Martha?\n#Person2#: We went swimming, sailing and we played on the sand.\n#Person1#: Great. And what does Fiji look like?\n#Person2#: It has beautiful beaches, palm trees and...\n#Person1#: And the people. What are the people like?\n#Person2#: Really friendly.\n#Person1#: That's great. You're very sunburnt.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. I've spent much time in the sun.\n#Person1#: Sunbathing?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Aha.","summary":"Martha tells #Person1# Matha went swimming and sailing in Fuji which is a beautiful place with friendly people.","topic":"a nice holiday"}
{"fname":"train_660","dialogue":"#Person1#: Keep going! You can do it! You are strong. Don't give up!\n#Person2#: I didn't know this exercise class was going to be so hard. I need water.\n#Person1#: Hey, what are you doing? I didn't say you could take a break! You are here to lose weight, right? You aren't going to get healthy by drinking water.\n#Person2#: I am thirsty! I can't exercise without water. I hate this class. I'd prefer to exercise alone.\n#Person1#: You need to try harder! You can do it! Keep going! Don't slow down!\n#Person2#: I think I'm done with this class. It's too difficult. I'm out of here.","summary":"#Person1# encourages #Person2# to keep exercising but #Person2# thinks the class is too difficult to insist on.","topic":"difficult exercise"}
{"fname":"train_661","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me how to reach the bank,please?\n#Person2#: Which bank? There are two: the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland.\n#Person1#: I have an AIB pass card and I want to get money from the bank.\n#Person2#: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank which is near the local shopping center, Dunnes Stores.\n#Person1#: How do I get there? I have no knowledge of this area.\n#Person2#: Cross the road and turn left at the other side. Walk a long the footpath until you reach the traffic lights. You will see a shopping center on the right hand side. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping center. Keep going straight for about 100 metres and the bank is to your left.\n#Person1#: It sounds a little bit difficult. How far is it from here?\n#Person2#: It's not so difficult. It's about five minutes' walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish.\n#Person1#: Oh, I would really appreciate that.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# the ways to the Allied Irish Bank. #Person1# feels it's difficult and #Person2# draws a map for #Person1#.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_662","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Nice to meet you, Nancy! Where were you yesterday?\n#Person2#: I didn't come because I was sick.\n#Person1#: You still look a little sick. You ought to go back to bed.\n#Person2#: I am going home now.\n#Person1#: Did you drive today?\n#Person2#: Oh, No, I don't have a car.\n#Person1#: I can take you home. Would you like a ride?\n#Person2#: Yes. Thanks a lot. Could you stop at the chemist's on the way? I need to buy some medicine.","summary":"Nancy tells #Person1# she didn't come yesterday because of sickness. #Person1# takes Nancy home.","topic":"sickness"}
{"fname":"train_663","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you, Thank you and welcome to everyone's favorite game show, Unbelievable Trivia. Today's contestant, Julie Jones, has just entered our bonus round and is trying to win our grand prize, $30,000 in cash and an all-expense paid, six-day vacation to China. Okay, Julie. In order to win the grand prize, you must answer all four of the bonus questions correctly. All of the questions are true or false. If false, you must make the statement true by giving the correct information. If not, you go home with our consolation prize: a fine set of encyclopedias on home repairs. [Oh] Remember. When the buzzer goes off, you must give your answer. Are you ready?\n#Person2#: I'm ready.\n#Person3#: The first question: A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.\n#Person2#: Uh. True.\n#Person3#: You are correct! Question number two: A tuna is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.\n#Person2#: True, I mean, I mean, I mean false. A SHARK is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.\n#Person3#: Correct. Only two more questions. Number three: An elephant has the largest eyes in the world.\n#Person2#: I know that one. False. The giant squid has the largest eyes.\n#Person3#: Super. This is the last question Julie. The national anthem of Greece has 134 verses.\n#Person2#: False. The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses.\n#Person3#: You are right!\n#Person2#: Did I win?\n#Person3#: Yes, Julie, pack your bags, and we'll pack your wallet. [Alright!] You're off to China. Well, that's all for today's show. See you next time\n#Person2#: Thank you, Thank you.","summary":"Julie Jones participates in the game show, Unbelievable Trivia. #Person1# introduces the rules of the game and asks Julie four questions. Julie answers correctly and gives the correct information, so she'll enjoy the all-expense paid to China.","topic":"win the game"}
{"fname":"train_664","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Happy Time Catering Services, Vitoria speaking. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, Victoria. This is Joe Smith from country holidays. I wondered if you could do some catering for us next week, we are having a small reception. It's to launch our summer holiday advertising campaign. Will you be free?\n#Person1#: When exactly is it? Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: April 21st, that's Thursday. Oh, sorry, no. It should be Friday.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes I can do that where will you be holding it?\n#Person2#: We thought we'd have that at head office and use the conference room, because there is enough room for everyone there.\n#Person1#: Ok. What sort of things would you like?\n#Person2#: Just a light lunch I think, so that people can eat while they move around and talk to each other. You did some thing similar for us last year. We'd be happy to have the same menu again.\n#Person1#: Right. I'll look at my diary and see what you had last time. Oh, I nearly forgot to ask you how many should I cater for?\n#Person2#: Well, I think most people will be able to come, perhaps around 30. No, let's say 35, to be sure.\n#Person1#: Right, thank you for getting in touch, Mr. Smith. I'll send you confirmation of the arrangements by the end of this week.\n#Person2#: Ok.","summary":"Joe Smith calls Happy Time Catering Service and wants some catering for next week. Victoria asks his requirements and will send him confirmation of the arrangements by the end of this week.","topic":"catering service"}
{"fname":"train_665","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how long have you been living in London?\n#Person2#: Er, a couple of years. How long have you been working here?\n#Person1#: Only a few months. I moved down here for the job. There was no work for me where I came from.\n#Person2#: Where did you come from then?\n#Person1#: I came from a small village called Arnside near Lancaster a year ago. There was nothing there. So I moved to London.\n#Person2#: Do you enjoy working here in this restaurant?\n#Person1#: Very much so.","summary":"#Person2#'s lived in London for several years while #Person1# just moved there from Arnside for the job a few months ago.","topic":"London life"}
{"fname":"train_666","dialogue":"#Person1#: Still feeling ill?\n#Person2#: Yes. And that medicine hasn't helped. Not a good start to our vacation, I'm afraid.\n#Person1#: Do you have any idea what caused it?\n#Person2#: Well, I thought it might be last night's dinner.\n#Person1#: But I am fine. Could it be the heat? It's enough to make anyone ill.\n#Person2#: I know. But we've been here a week now. Anyway, I've been careful in the sun and I've been drinking bottled water.\n#Person1#: Then we'd better stay in the hotel today.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are having a vacation but #Person2# feels ill.","topic":"feeling ill"}
{"fname":"train_667","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, Miss?\n#Person2#: No, thanks, I'm just looking. How much is that necklace?\n#Person1#: 2,999 dollars.\n#Person2#: Too expensive! My sister's birthday is tomorrow. I'm thinking what I should buy for her.\n#Person1#: You'll find that the prices of our goods are quite reasonable.\n#Person2#: Well, that's certainly nice to know. I'll take it.\n#Person1#: It's a good choice. I'm sure she'll love it. Cash or card, Miss?\n#Person2#: I hope so. Card, please.\n#Person1#: That comes to 3,199 dollars with tax. Please sign here.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# choose a necklace for her sister as a birthday present.","topic":"birthday present"}
{"fname":"train_668","dialogue":"#Person1#: And how will you be paying for your room, Ms. White? \n#Person2#: By credit card. \n#Person1#: Both rooms on the same card? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: Your card number please? \n#Person2#: 4434 1234 5678 9902. \n#Person1#: Double one, zero two? \n#Person2#: No, double nine zero two. \n#Person1#: 4434 1234 5678 9902? \n#Person2#: That's right. \n#Person1#: And the expiry date? \n#Person2#: Eleven, . . . \n#Person1#: Could you repeat that please? \n#Person2#: November this year. \n#Person1#: Thank you. I've booked two rooms for Ms. White and Mr. Webber from Wednesday the 25th to Saturday the 28th of September. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: You're welcome. We'll see you on the 25th, Ms. White. \n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Goodbye. \n#Person1#: Goodbye. ","summary":"#Person1# helps Ms. White book the room and Ms. White pays by credit card.","topic":"payment"}
{"fname":"train_669","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yes, sir. What'll it be for you? \n#Person2#: Two hamburgers and French fries. \n#Person1#: Is there anything else? \n#Person2#: Give me two cokes also, please. \n#Person1#: Is this to go or to eat here? \n#Person2#: We'll eat here. \n#Person1#: Here you are. That's eight fifty. \n#Person2#: And can I have some ketchup, please? \n#Person1#: It's on the service counter over there. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order hamburgers, French fries and cokes.","topic":"order the meal"}
{"fname":"train_670","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, International Student Office. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to talk to the director about my plan to go home next week.\n#Person1#: Are you one of the students from England?\n#Person2#: No, I'm from the United States. I came last May.\n#Person1#: I see. The director can see you next Monday. Do you prefer morning or afternoon?\n#Person2#: Morning is better for me.\n#Person1#: Would 9:00 o'clock be alright?\n#Person2#: That suits me fine.\n#Person1#: Good. We'll expect you then at 9:00 o'clock on Monday morning.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# wants to talk to the director about the plan to go home next week. #Person1# helps #Person2# book the time.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_671","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's up? Are you still studying?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'll be at it all night.\n#Person1#: When's the big test?\n#Person2#: Not for 3 days. But I have too many things to remember before then.\n#Person1#: You're taking this Spanish class so seriously. Don't you think you should lighten up a bit?\n#Person2#: I can't. Not only do I need to get good grades, but I also have to actually learn this stuff. Next year, I'm applying to a nursing program. And they give special financial help to students who speak 2 languages.\n#Person1#: Come on, you'll do fine. You always do fine.\n#Person2#: Only when I study hard.\n#Person1#: OK, but can't you take a little break? Hey, you should come get some fish with me. You know fish is actually very good for your brain.","summary":"#Person2# studies hard to get a good grade and wants to apply for a nursing program. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take a break.","topic":"study hard"}
{"fname":"train_672","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, Sir?\n#Person2#: I'm Tom in room 508, and I want a wake-up call tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: At what time?\n#Person2#: 6:15 am, please.\n#Person1#: No problem, we have a computer wake-up service. Please dial 2 first and then the time. That is to say, dial 2 and then 0615.\n#Person2#: I see. I should dial all the numbers 20615 in turn. Thank you. By the way, if I want to change my wake up time, what shall I do?\n#Person1#: Just dial your new wake up time, the computer will record the new wake up time and delete the previous numbers automatically.\n#Person2#: If I dial 20700, I will be waked up at 7:00 am, am I right?\n#Person1#: Yes, quite right.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Goodnight.","summary":"Tom wants a wake-up call tomorrow morning. #Person1# asks Tom to dial 2 first and then the time. #Person1# also tells Tom how to change the wake-up time.","topic":"wake-up call"}
{"fname":"train_673","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Sharp, thank you for giving me this interview. So, my first question is, are you happy with your life?\n#Person2#: Am I happy? You may know you are the first person to have asked me this question directly. The others dared not because they were afraid I might say yes. They wanted me to say no so that they could make up stories about me.\n#Person1#: What kind of stories?\n#Person2#: Brian Sharpe, author of over 100 historical novels, lives in a lonely house 30 miles away from Sydney. But is he happy?\n#Person1#: Is that why you have refused many interviews?\n#Person2#: I'm tired of being told that I must be unhappy because I'm rich and successful. I'm not unhappy.\n#Person1#: Understood. And I'm wondering if you follow a similar pattern of writing.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean. Do I write similar stories? I say no.\n#Person1#: So, how do you create your heroes?\n#Person2#: My heroes live? They think for themselves. All their stories are drawn from life, my life, my friends' lives, including my friends in many books.\n#Person1#: Sounds good to me.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Mr. Sharp. Mr. Sharp tells #Person1# he's happy and he doesn't write similar stories. His stories are drawn from life.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_674","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Miya, how are you?\n#Person2#: I'm very well, thanks. But I'm crazy busy these days. How are you?\n#Person1#: Fine, thanks. Why are you so busy?\n#Person2#: I have a Chinese test next week.\n#Person1#: Come on, I believe you can pass it, your spoken Chinese is good enough.\n#Person2#: Uh, speaking is one thing, exam is another thing I'm afraid.\n#Person1#: Anyway, do you want to have a coffee now?\n#Person2#: Ok, but I don't have much time. I have to go to the library.\n#Person1#: It won't take long, let's go to the cafe.\n#Person2#: Ok.","summary":"Miya's crazy busy because of a Chinese test. #Person1# believes Miya can pass it and invites her to have a coffee.","topic":"preparing a test"}
{"fname":"train_675","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Tom, do you mean your going away?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I've booked the ticket and it's time for me to go back home.\n#Person1#: Well, how long have you been in China?\n#Person2#: I've been here for 2 years.\n#Person1#: Did you enjoy your stay?\n#Person2#: Yes, indeed. I should say. I've had a wonderful time over the past 2 years. You and Xiao Fang have given me a lot of help. People here are very friendly. Thank you all very much.\n#Person1#: When are you leaving?\n#Person2#: I'm off next Sunday. I've come to say goodbye today.\n#Person1#: I'd like to invite you to dinner before you go. What about Friday?\n#Person2#: I'm free on Friday. I'd like to come. Would you please ask Xiao Fang to be there, too?\n#Person1#: Of course I will.","summary":"Tom will go back home next Sunday and comes to say goodbye. #Person1# invites him for dinner before he leaves.","topic":"farewell dinner"}
{"fname":"train_676","dialogue":"#Person1#: We need to have a serious talk.\n#Person2#: About what?\n#Person1#: Your attendance or rather lack of it.\n#Person2#: OK, so I've missed a few classes.\n#Person1#: A few classes? I've been told you've missed 6 out of 8 times in 2 different classes. That's really setting yourself up to fail. You're about to be in big trouble.\n#Person2#: What's the big deal about missing some classes?\n#Person1#: The big deal is that you're here on a student visa.\n#Person2#: So?\n#Person1#: So if you don't attend classes regularly, you won't be a full time student which your visa requires.\n#Person2#: What are you going to do? Turn me into the police?\n#Person1#: Oh, of course I'll have to report you if you continue missing your classes, then I'm afraid you'll have to pack your things.","summary":"#Person1# has a serious talk with #Person2# and tells #Person2# #Person2#'s missed too many classes and #Person2# might need to return to #Person2#'s country.","topic":"missing class"}
{"fname":"train_677","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jenny, I'm calling to ask you if you want to go to the park with us tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I'd like to but I cannot. I'm leaving for New York tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Are you going there to see a friend?\n#Person2#: No, I'm going there for work.\n#Person1#: Will you go by train or plane?\n#Person2#: Neither. David is driving to New York tomorrow. He'll give me a lift.\n#Person1#: That will be a long trip.\n#Person2#: Yes, but Lisa will go with us too. We can talk and listen to music on the way.\n#Person1#: How long are you staying for?\n#Person2#: Just 5 days. Oh, I have to pack now. I'll call you when I come back.\n#Person1#: OK. Bye.","summary":"#Person1# invites Jenny to go to the park tomorrow but Jenny is leaving for New York for work.","topic":"leave for work"}
{"fname":"train_678","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I would like to purchase a one way ticket to Brussels, please.\n#Person2#: Certainly sir, this is our train schedule. We have an express train departing every morning and an overnight train that departs at nine pm.\n#Person1#: How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: About twelve hours. We currently have tickets available only for first class on the express train. If you ' d like, you can choose a sleeper on the overnight train which is a bit less expensive.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I think that is the best option. Do you serve food on the train? Twelve hours is such a long time!\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. There is a dining car towards the front of the train where they serve meals at all times. We do provide complimentary water and coffee for all of our passengers.\n#Person1#: Great! I ' ll take it.\n#Person2#: Here you are sir. Your train leaves from platform number nine at nine on the dot. Remember to be here at least thirty minutes before your scheduled departure time or else you might miss your train!\n#Person1#: I understand. Thank you very much!\n#Person2#: Have a great trip.","summary":"#Person1# would like to purchase a one-way ticket to Brussels. #Person2# recommends a sleeper on the overnight train which takes twelve hours and serves food. #Person1# takes it.","topic":"ticket"}
{"fname":"train_679","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't it past your bedtime already?\n#Person2#: I am not sleepy.\n#Person1#: It's getting late, and you have to wake up early tomorrow.\n#Person2#: There is no way that I can fall asleep right now.\n#Person1#: Try listening to some soft music.\n#Person2#: It won't work. I'm nowhere close to being tired.\n#Person1#: I really don't care, just go to sleep.\n#Person2#: What if I stay up and do something, until I get tired?\n#Person1#: You'll be up all night if I let you do that.\n#Person2#: I'm going to get to sleep eventually.\n#Person1#: You need to go to sleep now, so go to sleep.\n#Person2#: Good night.","summary":"#Person1# insists that #Person2# should go to sleep, even if #Person2# is not tired. #Person2# eventually agrees.","topic":"sleep"}
{"fname":"train_680","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor, I have the worst toothache!\n#Person2#: How long have you had this pain?\n#Person1#: For about a week or so, but it ' s gotten really bad in the last couple of days.\n#Person2#: Did you do anything that might have aggravated your tooth?\n#Person1#: You know, I was eating jawbreakers in the movies the other day, and I accidentally bit down really hard on one.\n#Person2#: What kind of toothbrush do you use?\n#Person1#: I just use a regular hard bristle toothbrush.\n#Person2#: Does it bother you when you eat something really cold?\n#Person1#: Yes, it definitely bothers me more when I do that.","summary":"#Person1# has had a toothache for a week. #Person2#, the doctor, asks #Person1# about the details.","topic":"toothache"}
{"fname":"train_681","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, May. Good girl, you are reading English books again.\n#Person2#: Good morning. There is no reason to miss so beautiful a morning. Is that a new bird?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, my daughter bought it yesterday. We call her Lulu.\n#Person2#: It looks so cute. Is it a parrot?\n#Person1#: Yes. Just look at her colorful feathers. What else can it be?\n#Person2#: I see. It's interesting that there is also a parrot in my English book. His mane is Polly.\n#Person1#: Really? A foreign parrot!\n#Person2#: He can speak English, too.\n#Person1#: Maybe you can teach Lulu some English words.\n#Person2#: Lulu. Lulu. Say hello. hello. Oh, she is so smart. Good bird.","summary":"#Person1#'s daughter bought a new parrot. May thinks it's cute and teaches it some English words.","topic":"parrot"}
{"fname":"train_682","dialogue":"#Person1#: The product's selling points is its advanced technoledge.\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, it's just too expensive for majority of consumer to afford.\n#Person1#: Why is the price so high?\n#Person2#: It's not just that the price is high, it's that the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly.\n#Person1#: Model of computers aren't compatible?\n#Person2#: Most current computer systems simply can't handle it because this model truly has extraordinary capabilities.\n#Person1#: Maybe after the next generation of technology comes out, the price of this model will become more affordable.\n#Person2#: But by then, the technology will be outdated.\n#Person1#: True, but our focus has never been affordability anyway. Coastwise, we may not be very competitive, but qualitywise, we definitely have an edge.\n#Person2#: That's right, no one else has a product on the market now that is comparable.\n#Person1#: This model has advanced technoledge, superior components, it is compact, and it's a top-quality product.\n#Person2#: I guess you get what you pay for.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a product with advanced technology. #Person2# says it is expensive because the overhead to update an entire computer system to be compatible is costly.","topic":"technology"}
{"fname":"train_683","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about going to the cinema tonight?\n#Person2#: That's great. What's on tonight?\n#Person1#: I am not sure about the name of the film, but I know it's a romantic one.\n#Person2#: Romantic? I am afraid I like thrillers better.\n#Person1#: Don't you think it's too bloody?\n#Person2#: On the contrary, very exciting.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a romantic film, but #Person2# prefers thrillers.","topic":"film"}
{"fname":"train_684","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jack, how have you been?\n#Person2#: Not very well.\n#Person1#: Why? Looks like you're feeling very down! What happened?\n#Person2#: Nothing.\n#Person1#: Come on. For a man who's feeling so, down, there're usually two reasons. Either his career is going downhill, or he has a broken heart. Since you're so successful, it must be the latter.\n#Person2#: Well, you're right. I just broke up with Jane.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you two were made for each ocher.\n#Person2#: Well, you never know. I'm ready for a commitment and want to settle down, but she says she wants to pursue her career while she's still young.\n#Person1#: Well, she is not to blame. It's always difficult to choose between career and family.\n#Person2#: Maybe you're right.\n#Person1#: Jack, I don't know what to say to comfort you, but cheer up! There are plenty of fish in the sea and you'll find your soul mate, your perfect match!\n#Person2#: Yeah, but it's hard to forget her at moment. You know, we were together for almost five years. It's really hard...","summary":"Jack is down because he broke up with Jane. #Person1# tells him to cheer up, but Jack thinks it's hard to forget her at moment.","topic":"break up"}
{"fname":"train_685","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your mp3 looks so cool. Where did you get it?\n#Person2#: I bought it online.\n#Person1#: Really? Do you often shop online?\n#Person2#: Yes. I buy most of my daily necessities online.\n#Person1#: I've never tried E-shopping. Is it better than shopping at an actual store?\n#Person2#: Yes, much better. You can log in a website, browse through many items and categories comfortably at home, order the goods, pay by credit or debit card, and the goods will be delivered to your home.\n#Person1#: Wounds good, and I don't have to queue up at the cashier.\n#Person2#: And you can still go'window shopping'just like in a real shopping mall.\n#Person1#: Well, are there any other advantages?\n#Person2#: Yes, most of the shops are closed at 22:00 or even earlier, but the internet operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be accessed anywhere.\n#Person1#: Are there many choices of online shopping?\n#Person2#: Sure. You can buy almost anything you can think of.\n#Person1#: Perhaps I should have a try.","summary":"#Person2# bought #Person2#'s mp3 online. #Person1# has never tried E-shopping and #Person2# tells #Person1# it's much better than shopping at an actual store. #Person1# might have a try.","topic":"online shopping"}
{"fname":"train_686","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can help you with?\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I am really far behind on this project. Could you help me with the extra typing or xeroxing?\n#Person1#: I can do either one.\n#Person2#: Good. That would be very helpful. Can you start with those pages over there?\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much! How long have you been working here?\n#Person1#: I have been working here for 5 years.\n#Person2#: Well, we have some special projects coming up. Would you be interested in working on any of those?\n#Person1#: Yes, I would love to work on a special project!\n#Person2#: Well then, I'll keep you in the loop. Thank you for your help today.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to help with the project. #Person1# is happy to do so. #Person1# is interested in working on special projects. #Person2# will notify #Person1# in the future.","topic":"project"}
{"fname":"train_687","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products. I think what I am using now does not fit me well.\n#Person1#: We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers.\n#Person2#: What do you have in foundation?\n#Person1#: Our foundation is of very super quality. We only use the finest ingredients. It will moisturize your skin and it can protect your skin from UVA and UVB.\n#Person2#: What colors do you have in foundation?\n#Person1#: Let me show you. We have six colors\n#Person2#: The color I use now is natural beige. How much do you sell it for?\n#Person1#: 250 Yuan.\n#Person2#: That's expensive.\n#Person1#: What you're paying for, madam, is the ingredients. it provides a soft and perfect finish coverage with a weightless feel.\n#Person2#: I understand. I need a lipstick, too. Do you have lipsticks in red?\n#Person1#: Of course. But I suggest you buy a lipgloss. The shining effect is in.\n#Person2#: All right. How much is it?\n#Person1#: 45 Yuan. If you buy the two, you can get a small bottle of nail polish for free.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll take them.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy some new cosmetics. #Person1# shows her the foundation and a lipgloss, and #Person2# decides to take them.","topic":"product"}
{"fname":"train_688","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Sunshine Travel Agency.\n#Person2#: Hello. Is there a package tour to Beijing?\n#Person1#: Well, let me see. We have a nice one on which we still have several unfilled places.\n#Person2#: Does the tour have a Chinese-speaking guide?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir.\n#Person2#: What is the cost of the tour?\n#Person1#: Five hundred dollars altogether.\n#Person2#: It's a bit expensive. Can you tell me the schedule?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will introduce the itinerary in detail.","summary":"#Person2# wants to know more about the package tour to Beijing. #Person1# will introduce #Person2# the itinerary in detail.","topic":"tour"}
{"fname":"train_689","dialogue":"#Person1#: We'Ve been over this a thousand times. The data is irrefutable! Look, we'Ve done extensive research, built studies, and read the literature, and there is conclusive evidence to support my theory!\n#Person2#: Horowitz, I beg to differ. Even in your most recent study, the investigative approach was flawed! You know as well as I do that the collection of data was not systematic, and there is a large margin of error. To draw a definitive conclusion based on that data would be misleading\n#Person1#: That is preposterous!\n#Person2#: You are trying to single-handedly solve one of the world's greatest mysteries, and yet you are oblivious to the fact that you are wrong!\n#Person1#: I am not wrong! The chicken came first!\n#Person2#: No! The egg came first!","summary":"Horowitz says there is conclusive evidence to support his theory but #Person2# disagrees. Horowitz believes the chicken came first but #Person2# believes the egg came first.","topic":"theory"}
{"fname":"train_690","dialogue":"#Person1#: You said you like classical music very much. Then who is your favorite opera star?\n#Person2#: There are three of them, the Three Tenors.\n#Person1#: Oh, you mean Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras. Have you been to their live shows?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's really a unique experience. It's a solo concert by Pavarotti. He put on the performance in the Forbidden City in Beijing.\n#Person1#: I've heard of that one. It was also his swan song.\n#Person2#: Besides, speaking of classical music, we should never forget about the New Year's Concert.\n#Person1#: Of course not. People all over the world watch it on TV, or listen to it on the radio.\n#Person2#: Sure. It's undoubtedly one of the biggest classical music events. Have you ever been to the live show?\n#Person1#: Yes, I went to the New Year's Concert in 2005.\n#Person2#: Wow, you are so lucky. I saw that one on TV. But it must be so different to be there in the concert hall.\n#Person1#: That's for sure. You know, it's really amazing to be in the best concert hall, listening to the performance by the best orchestra. I had the greatest time ever.\n#Person2#: Who was the conductor at that event?\n#Person1#: Lorin Maazel. He did an amazing job. Moreover, he just celebrated his 75th birthday.\n#Person2#: So cool. I wish I can go to the live New Year's Concert someday in the future.\n#Person1#: The right opportunity for you would come along soon. You know, music is transnational.\n#Person2#: I believe in that. Well, the performance is about to begin. Let's be quiet.","summary":"#Person2# likes classical music very much and has been to a solo concert by Pavarotti. #Person1# went to the New Year's Concert in 2005. #Person2# also wants to go someday in the future.","topic":"classical music"}
{"fname":"train_691","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like to stay here.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: People are very kind down your way. You're lucky.\n#Person2#: Yes, do you always gather to welcome new comers?\n#Person1#: Never.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yeah. People down our way hardly speak to each other.","summary":"#Person1# likes to stay here because people are kind down #Person2#'s way.","topic":"down one's way"}
{"fname":"train_692","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you cold?\n#Person2#: Yes, a little.\n#Person1#: I wonder if we can change the temperature.\n#Person2#: I tried before. There are no buttons on the air conditioning.\n#Person1#: There must be buttons. How do they turn it on and off?\n#Person2#: I think it is centrally controlled. They control it at the main desk.\n#Person1#: Well, they have it too cold in here. I want to be warmer. I won't be able to sleep.\n#Person2#: I'm going downstairs for more drinking water. I will ask them.\n#Person1#: What did they say about the air conditioning?\n#Person2#: They said it is centrally controlled. All the rooms are the same. They can't change it.\n#Person1#: That's stupid. How can I sleep in this?\n#Person2#: You can wear more clothes.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are cold and want to change the temperature. The main desk tells #Person2# it's centrally controlled. #Person2# advises #Person1# to wear more clothes.","topic":"air conditioning"}
{"fname":"train_693","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Kate! How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks. How are you?\n#Person1#: Fine. How are your term papers?\n#Person2#: Oh my lord. I haven't really started them.\n#Person1#: How could it be? They are due two weeks later.\n#Person2#: I know but I was busy with my part-time job the last few days.\n#Person1#: Kate, you know, I am thinking of getting a part-time job next year because I really need more money and I don't want to ask my parents for any more. But I'm so busy! How am I going to work and study? How do you do it? Do you have some good tips on budgeting time?\n#Person2#: To be honest with you, Jason, I don't think I'm doing a very good job of balancing my schoolwork with my job. I'm always two steps behind. I've got to get back to the dorm and continue writing that paper. Say! Why don't you talk to your advisor? And let me know!\n#Person1#: My advisor?","summary":"Kate tells Jason she hasn't started her term papers because she was busy with her part-time job. Jason wants to know how to balance work and study. Kate advises him to talk to his advisor.","topic":"work and study"}
{"fname":"train_694","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I order dinner?\n#Person2#: Of course. What would you like?\n#Person1#: I want a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry. We ran out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?\n#Person1#: That's too bad, but the porterhouse will be okay.\n#Person2#: May I be so bold as to suggest chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?\n#Person1#: Not tonight, thank you.\n#Person2#: No strawberries. We'll charge your amenities account, if that's okay.\n#Person1#: Charge it to whatever account you like.\n#Person2#: Your meal will be delivered as soon as it's all ready. Enjoy!","summary":"#Person1# is ordering dinner. #Person2# says they ran out of filet mignon and suggests the porterhouse. #Person1# accepts it but refuses chocolate-covered strawberries.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_695","dialogue":"#Person1#: Even with volume sales our costs for the Exec User won't go down much.\n#Person2#: Just what are you proposing?\n#Person1#: We could take a cut on the price. But 25 % would reduce much our profit margin. We suggest a compromise 10 %.\n#Person2#: That's a big change from 25 %! 10 % is beyond my negotiating limit. Any other ideas?\n#Person1#: I don't think I can change it right now. Why don't we talk again tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Sure. I have to talk to my office anyway. I hope we can find some common ground on this.\n#Person1#: Robert, I have been instructed to reject the numbers you proposed, but we can try to come up with something else.\n#Person2#: I hope so, Dana. My instructions are to negotiate hard on this deal, but I'm trying very hard to reach some middle ground.\n#Person1#: I understand. We propose a structured deal. For the first six months, we get a discount of 20 % and the next six months we get 15 %.\n#Person2#: Dana. I can't bring those numbers back to my office, they'll turn it down flat.\n#Person1#: Then you'll have to think of something better, Robert.","summary":"Dana and Robert are discussing a deal. Dana suggests a reduction of 10%, but Robert says it's beyond the negotiating limit. They decide to talk again tomorrow. Dana proposes a structured deal but Robert still finds it hard to accept.","topic":"deal"}
{"fname":"train_696","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates Limited. I would like to see Mr. Smith.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?\n#Person2#: Yes, he knows I'm coming. Our meeting is set for 2 o'clock.\n#Person1#: I wonder if Mr. Smith forgot your meeting. I am afraid he left this office this morning and is not expected back until 4 p. m. Let me find out if he made arrangements for someone else to meet with you in his place. Will you please have a seat?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Mason. I just checked with our office manager, Ms. Terry. She said Mr. Smith briefed her on your project. She is just finishing up a meeting now. She should be with you shortly. Would you like me to show you around while you are waiting?\n#Person2#: That would be very nice. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Right this way, Mr. Mason. We can start with our front office. When Ms. Terry is ready, you may take the elevator at the front to the 6th floor. There is a conference room already prepared.","summary":"James Mason wants to see Mr. Smith. #Person1# says Ms. Terry will meet him on behalf of Mr. Smith.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_697","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to eat today?\n#Person2#: I feel like having some dumplings. Let's go out to eat.\n#Person1#: No need! I know how to make dumplings. Let's do it from scratch. Can you give me a hand in the kitchen? I don't think I can finish everything by myself.\n#Person2#: Of course. What do you want me to do?\n#Person1#: Just trim vegetables for cooking. I will cut up the meat.\n#Person2#: I can do that. And I would like to make dumplings later.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you are my good helper, Steven.\n#Person2#: Absolutely.","summary":"Steven feels like having some dumplings. #Person1# knows how to make it. #Person1# asks him to trim vegetables and #Person1# will cut up the meat.","topic":"dumplings"}
{"fname":"train_698","dialogue":"#Person1#: My stay is over. Here's the key to my room.\n#Person2#: Thank you. And here's your receipt, sir.\n#Person1#: Many thanks.\n#Person2#: I hope your stay here was satisfactory, sir.\n#Person1#: This could be a great hotel, once you get rid of the insects. The city itself is great.\n#Person2#: I'm glad that the little problem didn't ruin your visit. Please have a pleasant trip home.","summary":"#Person1#'s stay is over. He tells #Person2# this could be a great hotel once they get rid of the insects.","topic":"hotel"}
{"fname":"train_699","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hi Vicky.\n#Person1#: Are you there yet?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I just got off the subway. I'm almost there. Sorry I'm late.\n#Person2#: That's no problem. I just wanted to tell you I'm inside.\n#Person1#: Where are you?\n#Person2#: On the second floor.\n#Person1#: Should I come to the second floor or do you want to come to the first floor?\n#Person2#: Come upstairs.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: Oh, Can you hear me OK? I said, come to the second floor.\n#Person1#: Oh, OK. What are you doing there?\n#Person2#: Just looking at some books on how to learn English.\n#Person1#: Do you want to get something to eat later?\n#Person2#: No, I'm still full from dinner.\n#Person1#: What do you want to do?\n#Person2#: I don't know for sure. When you get here we'll talk about it.\n#Person1#: OK, see you soon.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"Vicky tells #Person2# she got off the subway and almost arrives. #Person2# is on the second floor looking at some books. They will discuss what to do later when they meet.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_700","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. What's your pleasure?\n#Person2#: Give me a shot of whisky and soda.\n#Person1#: With or without ice, sir?\n#Person2#: Certainly without ice. Ice will spoil the taste.\n#Person1#: Would you like to say 'when', please, sir. ( Pouring soda )\n#Person2#: Whoa, when.\n#Person1#: Enjoy your drink, sir.","summary":"#Person2# wants a shot of whisky and soda without ice. #Person1# asks him to say 'when'.","topic":"drink"}
{"fname":"train_701","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry, Julia! I can't get home early this evening.\n#Person2#: What? But today is my birthday!\n#Person1#: I know, darling. But I do have a lot of work to do, hope you can understand me.\n#Person2#: But Steven, why don't you ask for a leave? . . . Steven, why don't you speak? Are you still there?\n#Person1#: Hello, Julia? I can't hear you clearly. I'm afraid the line is out of order. Okay, B, listen! How about I hang up now and call you back later?\n#Person2#: Okay! Bye!","summary":"Steven tells Julia he can't get home early for her birthday. She suggests him asking for a leave. He will call her back later.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_702","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you looking for part time or full time employment?\n#Person2#: To start with I would like something part time with the hope that it can develop into something full time.\n#Person1#: So you are interested in being with a company for the long term?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. I like this city very much and would like to make my home here.\n#Person1#: Here is an application. Please fill it out to the best of your ability. Did you bring a resume and references?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. I have them here.\n#Person1#: Keep them until you ready to give me the application and you can turn them all in at once.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. This should only take me a few minutes.","summary":"#Person2# would like to start with something part-time that can develop into full time. #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill out an application and turn it in with a resume and references.","topic":"employment"}
{"fname":"train_703","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! I'd like to get busy on my computer, but I need some broadband.\n#Person2#: There's an Ethernet cable in your room. Just plug it into the back of your laptop.\n#Person1#: Uh-oh! I can't use Ethernet. My computer is wireless only.\n#Person2#: That's okay. I can tell you about some alternatives we have.\n#Person1#: Any alternative that works will be great.\n#Person2#: Well, there's our computer lab on the first floor.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. What's the charge?\n#Person2#: The lab and the computers are no charge, but you have to pay for whatever you print.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. Now, how about the other alternatives?\n#Person2#: Of course. Our lobby is set up for wireless, so just bring your computer down here.\n#Person1#: Use my laptop in the lobby? That's great! Now, if I need to print something there?\n#Person2#: They plan to install a printer here. But until then, you'll have to use the lab.","summary":"#Person1# needs some broadband. #Person2# gives some alternatives, such as use the computer lab or the computer in the lobby which is set up for wireless.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_704","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen the news today?\n#Person2#: Not yet. What happened?\n#Person1#: Did you know there was a blackout last night?\n#Person2#: Yes, I heard the lights were out all night.\n#Person1#: Well, some people decided to loot last night.\n#Person2#: I don't understand.\n#Person1#: They took advantage of the blackout.\n#Person2#: They really started looting?\n#Person1#: Yes, apparently four stores were broken into.\n#Person2#: Did the looters get caught?\n#Person1#: There was no evidence of who did it.\n#Person2#: Hopefully we won't have any more blackouts.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# some people looted during the blackout last night. #Person2# hopes there won't be more blackouts.","topic":"blackout"}
{"fname":"train_705","dialogue":"#Person1#: The weather is terrible.\n#Person2#: Yes. It was sunny and warm yesterday but the wind is really blowing hard now.\n#Person1#: I'm wearing my heavy jacket.\n#Person2#: I'm going to put on more clothes, too.\n#Person1#: Will it snow today?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Do you like snowing?\n#Person1#: Yes, when it snows, every where is white. It's very beautiful.\n#Person2#: You can read the newspaper. Maybe it will tell you whether it will snow or not.\n#Person1#: Good idea.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the weather is terrible and decide to wear more clothes. #Person2# suggests #Person1# reading the newspaper to know whether it will snow or not.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_706","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Sarah, I'm having some trouble finding an apartment. Can you help me look at some listings online?\n#Person2#: Sure. What kind of apartment are you looking for?\n#Person1#: Well, it has to be cheap. I don't want a really expensive apartment.\n#Person2#: OK. Would you like to live in a studio?\n#Person1#: Sure, a studio would be fine.","summary":"#Person1# asks Sarah to help #Person1# find a cheap apartment. She suggests #Person1# living in a studio.","topic":"apartment"}
{"fname":"train_707","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sue. How's it going?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Frank, just fine. How are your classes?\n#Person1#: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here, though.\n#Person2#: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.\n#Person1#: I was. But now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.\n#Person2#: What are you planning to do when you graduate?\n#Person1#: First, I want to get a job as a computer programmer, and then after five years or so, I'd like to start my own business.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go until I'm done.\n#Person1#: You'll make it for sure. Well, see you later.\n#Person2#: Bye!","summary":"Frank is glad this is his last term. He wants to get a job and start his own business. Sue still has three terms to go.","topic":"school"}
{"fname":"train_708","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jane. Come in.\n#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I sure am. Let me show you the place. Uh, here's the living room.\n#Person2#: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet.., and those stains?\n#Person1#: Well. I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned, but I just don't have the money to do it right now.\n#Person2#: Oh. And what about the kitchen?\n#Person1#: Right this way. Look. It's completely furnished with all the latest appliances, except...\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Well, the refrigerator door is broken.., a little bit.., and it won't shut all the way. It needs fixing, but don't worry. I've just pushed a box against it to keep it shut.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Great.\n#Person1#: Ah. It isn't that bad.\n#Person2#: Well, how about the bathroom?\n#Person1#: Well...\n#Person2#: Hey, I think I've seen enough. I can't believe you've survived under these conditions.\n#Person1#: So what do you think? You really can't beat a place like this for $ 450 month. So it has its problems, but we can fix those.\n#Person2#: Uh, no, thank you. I think I've seen enough.","summary":"Jane comes to see if #Person1# is still looking for a roommate to share #Person1#'s house. #Person1# shows her around the house and she is not satisfied with the bad conditions.","topic":"roommate"}
{"fname":"train_709","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I have breakfast in my room?\n#Person2#: Certainly, madam. Breakfast is served in your room from 7 o'clock until 9. Here's the menu.\n#Person1#: I'd like to have Chinese food.\n#Person2#: Yes, madam. And at what time would you like it?\n#Person1#: About eight o'clock, I think.\n#Person2#: Very good, madam. And what kind of fruit juice would you like?\n#Person1#: I'd like orange, please.\n#Person2#: Orange juice. And would you prefer tea or milk?\n#Person1#: Tea, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Good night.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# she would like to have Chinese food, orange juice, and tea in her room at eight o'clock.","topic":"breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_710","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jack! Do you think you can give me a lift to the station? I must go there to pick my sister.\n#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry, but I can't. I have to be at work by 8:30. I can call you a taxi, though.","summary":"Jack can't give #Person1# a lift to the station. He can call #Person1# a taxi.","topic":"transportation"}
{"fname":"train_711","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I have just seen your advertisement. You haven't rented it out yet, have you?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. Come in and have a look.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: It's just a simple room. My son used to live in it. Now he is grown and long gone, and my husband died last year. So I thought maybe I'd take in a roomer.\n#Person1#: A nice, quiet house. That's what I'm looking for.\n#Person2#: This way, Sir.\n#Person1#: Oh, this is a very pleasant room. How much is the rent?\n#Person2#: Fifty dollars a week. I won't charge you anything for electricity, gas and heat. Oh, yes, you can use the kitchen and refrigerator too.\n#Person1#: Well, I like this place very much. But, you know, my government doesn't give me much money. So you know what I mean.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. You seem like a very nice young man. What about $ 40?\n#Person1#: That's good, Mrs. ...\n#Person2#: Price. Susan Price.\n#Person1#: My name is Wang Li. I've just come from China to study at the university.\n#Person2#: Oh, isn't that lovely?\n#Person1#: May I move in tomorrow morning. Mrs. Price.\n#Person2#: Fine. I'll be expecting you around ten. If you don't mind, I'd like to have the first two weeks' rent in advance.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll give it to you tomorrow morning. See you tomorrow.","summary":"Wang Li wants to rent the room. Susan Price and she finally agree that the rent is $40 per week. He will move in tomorrow morning.","topic":"room"}
{"fname":"train_712","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can we make you an offer? We would like to run the campaign for four extra weeks.\n#Person2#: Well, can we summarize the problem from my point of view? First of all, the campaign was late. It missed two important trade affairs. The ads also did not appear into key magazines. As a result, the campaign failed. Do you accept that summary of what happened?\n#Person1#: Well, the delay wasn't entirely our fault. You did in fact make late changes to the specifications of the advertisements.\n#Person2#: Uh, actually, you were late with the initial proposals so you have very little time and in fact, we only asked for small changes.\n#Person1#: Well whatever, can we repeat our offer to run the campaign for 4 extra weeks?\n#Person2#: That's not really the point. The campaign missed two key trade affairs. Because of this, we are asking you either to repeat the campaign next year for free, or we only pay 50% of the fee for this year.\n#Person1#: Could we suggest a 20% reduction to the fee together with the four week sustention to the campaign.\n#Person2#: We are not happy. We lost business.\n#Person1#: I think we both made mistakes. The responsibility is on both sides.\n#Person2#: Ok, let's suggest a new solution. How about a 40% cut in fee, or a free repeat campaign?\n#Person1#: Well, let's take a break, we're not getting very far. Perhaps we should think about this.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a fail campaign. #Person2# asks either to repeat the campaign next year for free or 50% reduction of the fee. #Person1# suggests a 20% reduction together with the four-week sustention. They will take a break and find a new solution.","topic":"campaign"}
{"fname":"train_713","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Would you please make a suit with this material? \n#Person2#: Sure. May I take your measurements? \n#Person1#: Please don't make it too tight. This is for autumn wear, so make sure you allow for a cardigan underneath. \n#Person2#: I see, sir. Can you come back for a fitting on the 10th, that's in a week's time? \n#Person1#: The 10th? I'm sorry, but you see I'm going to attend an international conference on the 11th. Could you have the suit ready by the 8th, or at the latest, the 9th? \n#Person2#: Well, a business suit usually takes ten days' time. But in your case, we'll try to have it ready sooner. How about coming for your fitting on the 8th? Then your suit will be ready for you on the 10th? \n#Person1#: That's fine, thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to make a suit. #Person1# needs it ready at the latest by the 9th. #Person2# suggests #Person1# coming for a fitting on the 8th and the suit will be ready on the 10th.","topic":"suit"}
{"fname":"train_714","dialogue":"#Person1#: what happened? Why didn't he win? \n#Person2#: didn't you hear? He was disqualified. \n#Person1#: how did that happen? He's so talented! I thought he had a great chance of winning a gold medal! \n#Person2#: if he didn't have any drug problems, he would have won. \n#Person1#: what? What kind of drugs was he using? \n#Person2#: he was taking steroids to make him stronger and faster. \n#Person1#: I thought that all athletes were supposed to be regularly tested for drugs. \n#Person2#: they are. The reason why they didn't disqualify him until after the race is because the results from the text only came back afterwards. \n#Person1#: that's so disappointing. I don't know why top athletes would feel the need to take drugs. \n#Person2#: I don't think it's right, but I can understand why they might. Imagine how much pressure there would be to win for your country! \n#Person1#: regardless of how much pressure you're under, there's never a good reason to take drugs. \n#Person2#: I agree. Hopefully with the new regulations, fewer athletes will try to cheat with drugs. \n#Person1#: let's hope so. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the athlete was disqualified for taking drugs. #Person1# thinks it's disappointing. They hope with the new regulations, fewer athletes will try to cheat with drugs.","topic":"athlete"}
{"fname":"train_715","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Cindy. I thought I'd missed you. \n#Person2#: Oh, I am very sorry, Hans. Thank you for waiting for me. You must have been here a long time already. \n#Person1#: It's all right. \n#Person2#: I was caught in the heavy rain, or I would have come earlier. I am sorry I kept you waiting. \n#Person1#: I was in a comfortable place, so really, it's no problem. I am happy to see you. Did the rain hold you up long? \n#Person2#: Yes. When I came out of the subway, it was raining cats and dogs. And I forgot my umbrella. So I had to wait for the rain to let up. \n#Person1#: I totally understand. ","summary":"Cindy was caught in the heavy rain so she kept Hans waiting for a long time. Hans understands her.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_716","dialogue":"#Person1#: You don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work. \n#Person2#: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today. \n#Person1#: Do you feel ok? \n#Person2#: Not really. After a 12-hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu. \n#Person1#: Why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting? You should really get some rest or you'll end up feeling even worse than you do now. \n#Person2#: Could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever? \n#Person1#: You're really hot. Let me get you some Tylenol to bring the fever down. \n#Person2#: Ok. I'll stay home this morning and rest, but if I feel better in the afternoon, I'm going to the meeting. \n#Person1#: Zach, what's that on your arm? \n#Person2#: I don't know. It looks a bit red, but I'm sure it's nothing. \n#Person1#: It looks like you have a red rash all over you! Are you allergic to anything? \n#Person2#: Just cats, but I don't think I was near any cats in the last couple of weeks. \n#Person1#: I completely forgot about your cat allergy. I took care of a cat for my friend here a few days ago. Oh no. we'd better go to the doctor and get some medicine. Let's go. \n#Person2#: Shouldn't we make an appointment first? \n#Person1#: We sould, but let's just go and see if there's an opening now before it gets worse. \n#Person2#: Whatever you say. I just want to get to my meeting! ","summary":"Zach has a fever, but he insists on going to an important meeting. #Person1# finds he has a red rash all over him and remembers he has a cat allergy. #Person1# suggests they go to the doctor and get some medicine, but Zach still wants to go to the meeting.","topic":"cat allergy"}
{"fname":"train_717","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please show me the menu, Miss. \n#Person2#: Of course. Here you are. Can I take your order now? \n#Person1#: Yes. I'd like an Italian soup to start with and then some fried noodles. \n#Person2#: All right. Can I serve you anything else? \n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee afterwards. Make it hot, please. \n#Person2#: You've got it, sir. ","summary":"#Person1# orders an Italian soup, some fried noodles, and coffee with #Person2#'s help.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_718","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, let me show you the place. Eh, here's the living room.\n#Person2#: Oh, it looks like you could use a new carpet.\n#Person1#: Well, I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned. But I just don't have the money to do it right now.\n#Person2#: Oh, and what about the kitchen?\n#Person1#: Well, the refrigerator door is broken a little bit, and it won't shut all the way, but it isn't that bad.\n#Person2#: How about the bathroom?\n#Person1#: Eh, the window needs fixing.\n#Person2#: Hey, I think I've seen enough. I can't believe you've survived under these conditions.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# around the house and #Person2# is not satisfied with the bad conditions.","topic":"house"}
{"fname":"train_719","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Maggie. I saw your painting in the end of year school art exhibition that all the parents went to. It was great.\n#Person2#: Well, our art teacher seemed really pleased with it, but I'm not sure what the parents thought about.\n#Person1#: Oh, don't worry. I only heard them saying good things about it.\n#Person2#: Hmm...He probably didn't notice that I hadn't used the right colors.\n#Person1#: I don't think anyone noticed.\n#Person2#: No, but I did. But it was too late to do anything about it. Well, next time I'll do something better hopefully.","summary":"#Person1# saw Maggie's painting and thinks it was great, but Maggie worries that she didn't use the right colors and hopes she'll do something better next time.","topic":"painting"}
{"fname":"train_720","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. My name's Mary Jackson and I have a friend Susan, whose son Bobby is taking gymnastic lessons from you. She suggested I call you.\n#Person2#: OK. Will the lessons be for yourself or a child?\n#Person1#: They will be for myself. My son's only 3 and I'd like him to start taking lessons next year.\n#Person2#: Very well. Do you like sports or do you have another reason for taking up lessons?\n#Person1#: I like sports.\n#Person2#: Then what would you like to learn?\n#Person1#: I'd like to learn how to be a gymnasts. I also want to help my son study gymnastics.\n#Person2#: Good. We'll fix a date then.\n#Person1#: Thank you. How about on the weekends? Can you spare some time?\n#Person2#: OK. I'll just check my calendar and we'll call you later when I know for certain. Bye.","summary":"Mary Jackson calls #Person2# to take gymnastic lessons for herself. #Person2# will call her later to fix a date.","topic":"gymnastic lessons"}
{"fname":"train_721","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good news.\n#Person2#: What's it?\n#Person1#: The IOC President Thomas Bach announced the winner just now.\n#Person2#: What winner?\n#Person1#: Sally Bookworm. Beijing's got the right to host the twenty fourth Winter Olympic Games in 2022.\n#Person2#: That's really good news. Tell me something further please.\n#Person1#: Beijing and it's cold bitter Zhangjiakou 144 nods against all Marty's 40 in the voting becoming the first city to host both summer and winter Olympics.\n#Person2#: Wonderful. I'll do something for the Winter Olympic Games from now on.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Beijing's got the right to host the twenty-fourth Winter Olympic Games in 2022. #Person2# thinks it's good news.","topic":"Winter Olympic Games"}
{"fname":"train_722","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, I heard that you got a part-time job. Is that true?\n#Person2#: Yes Jack, I am working as a guide in our cities museum. I explained basic details about pictures, items and the like to the visitors.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a hard job. You must have to learn a lot about history.\n#Person2#: I do, but that's ok. I like reading about the past, history helps us to know what to do in our present situation. I love the job.\n#Person1#: You will learn a lot in this job.\n#Person2#: And most importantly, I can get some good work experience.","summary":"Lucy tells Jack she is working as a guide in their cities museum and she loves the job.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_723","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at you, you are so cute. Hey, does this guy have a name?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's Hopper. We call him that because of how he likes to jump around and eat a lot of carrots.\n#Person1#: He seems to be getting along with the other animals, too.\n#Person2#: All of the animals you see here have been rescued, and in most cases, they are separated from their mothers. They're all like brothers and sisters.\n#Person1#: I have a dog and a cat at home. Do you think it would be too stressful for him?\n#Person2#: Not at all. As long as your animals are well trained, it shouldn't be a problem. You should get a cage for him, though.\n#Person1#: Is he healthy? Or does he need to be taken to an animal doctor first?\n#Person2#: He's 100% healthy.\n#Person1#: I'll take him. Come here, Hopper.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Hopper who is a rescued animal. #Person2# tells #Person1# he is 100% healthy and #Person1# will take him.","topic":"animals"}
{"fname":"train_724","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, I would like to speak with the manager, please.\n#Person2#: Why? What's your problem?\n#Person1#: Well, I just picked up a TV at your store yesterday afternoon. And when I was taking it out of the car. It sort of accidentally fell. It looks ok. But the picture is pretty unclear. Do you think I can have someone look at it or get it changed?\n#Person2#: Ok, I will talk to the manager about it right now, please wait a moment.\n#Person1#: Ok, thank you.\n#Person2#: Well, we can have someone repair it for you, but as it was caused by you. I'm afraid you have to pay for half of the repair cost and we will pay the other half\n#Person1#: That will be fine. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# can have someone repair #Person1#'s TV but #Person1# has to pay for half of the repair cost because it was caused by #Person1#. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"repair"}
{"fname":"train_725","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anna, your wedding day is this weekend. Are you ready?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think so, except for one thing. I'm supposed to wear some special things to the wedding for good luck.\n#Person1#: I've thought you were planning to wear a wedding dress.\n#Person2#: I am of course, but it says that to have a happy marriage, I have to wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.\n#Person1#: I've never heard about that. So what are you going to wear?\n#Person2#: Well, for something old, I'm wearing my grandmother's diamond ring. And my wedding dresse is something new and I'm wearing blue flowers in my hair.\n#Person1#: OK. That's something old, new, and blue. You still need something borrowed.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I just don't know what though.\n#Person1#: Hey! How 'bout this? It's my lucky coin. I always wear it inside my shoe when I need good luck. You can borrow it and put it in your shoe during the wedding.\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks. Now I'm ready for my wedding day.","summary":"Anna tells #Person1# she needs to wear something special for her wedding. She's prepared everthing except something borrowed. And #Person1# lends her #Person1#'s lucky coin.","topic":"wedding day"}
{"fname":"train_726","dialogue":"#Person1#: Royal Hotel, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I urgently need a room for tomorrow night, and do you have any vacancies?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have. What kind of room would you like?\n#Person2#: I'd like a suite with an ocean view, please.\n#Person1#: No problem, sir.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book a suite for tomorrow night.","topic":"booking a room"}
{"fname":"train_727","dialogue":"#Person1#: Francis, you have done an outstanding work in the past six months. In view of your achievement, I trust you ' re now indispensable part of our company and you deserve an officer director title.\n#Person2#: I am so happy to know that I could make some contribution to our company.\n#Person1#: This title does not only give you a raising pay-check, but also increase responsibilities. Congratulations, and hope the best for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you, I will be doing my best.","summary":"#Person2# praises Francis's performances and gives the title of officer director to him.","topic":"promotion"}
{"fname":"train_728","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, I ' d like you to meet Charles Brown, our new manager at the airport.\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. How can I recognize him?\n#Person1#: He is short, well-built, and he ' s got light blond hair.\n#Person2#: Is there anything else?\n#Person1#: He has a mustache, if I remember correctly, and a light complexion.\n#Person2#: How old is he?\n#Person1#: He is in his late thirties.\n#Person2#: Well. I shouldn ' t have any trouble recognizing him. What time does his flight arrive?\n#Person1#: At 2 thirty.","summary":"#Person1# asks John to meet Charles Brown at the airport and tells him how to recognize Brown.","topic":"airport pickup"}
{"fname":"train_729","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell that I ' m excited?\n#Person2#: What are you excited about?\n#Person1#: I voted today.\n#Person2#: Was this your first time?\n#Person1#: I just turned 18 a month ago.\n#Person2#: You ' re lucky.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Because you turned 18 in an election year.\n#Person1#: I didn ' t even think of that.\n#Person2#: You didn ' t?\n#Person1#: I really didn ' t, but I ' m still excited.\n#Person2#: You should be, because you ' re a part of history.","summary":"#Person1# is excited about voting and #Person2# thinks #Person1# is lucky to turn 18 in an election year.","topic":"voting rights"}
{"fname":"train_730","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Can you tell me what the procedures of applying for a job are?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. There are many steps. You can apply for the job on the Internet and then send your resume to the e-mail address of the company. And wail the feedback of the company.\n#Person1#: What is the qualification needed by the position?\n#Person2#: You must have over 2 years'experience first.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the procedures of applying for a job and the qualification needed.","topic":"job-applying procedure"}
{"fname":"train_731","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I still catch T107 for Xiamen?\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. The train has already left.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. Can I take another train?\n#Person2#: Yes. Your ticket is valid for three days.\n#Person1#: That's great! I will take the next train.\n#Person2#: You have to have your ticket checked.\n#Person1#: Shall I pay extra charge?\n#Person2#: No extra charge at all. But your berth will be invalid.","summary":"#Person1# missed a train but #Person2# tells him he can take another train without extra charge.","topic":"catch the train"}
{"fname":"train_732","dialogue":"#Person1#: From the looks of this house from the outside, I don't really think that I want to go inside.\n#Person2#: From here, it does look like it could use a little work. Let's see what the interior looks like.\n#Person1#: I am not impressed by the interior of this house.\n#Person2#: Sometimes all a place needs is a little bit of cleaning and some fresh paint.\n#Person1#: With so few windows, how can you even see what the problems are?\n#Person2#: I think that we should check out the kitchen. It is listed as roomy and spacious.\n#Person1#: Where are you supposed to store things without any cabinet space?\n#Person2#: The picture in the listing shows a lovely master suite. I think that we should go look at it since we are here.\n#Person1#: Is there a dead animal somewhere in here?\n#Person2#: Well, I think that it is pretty safe to say that this is not the house for you.","summary":"#Person2# advises to see the interior look of the house but #Person1# doesn't like the setting and decoration. #Person2# thinks that it's not the house for #Person1#.","topic":"house selection"}
{"fname":"train_733","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've heard that you are going to call for a tender. What kind of goods would you like to buy?\n#Person2#: Yes, we're ready to start the invitation to tender. You're well informed. We'd like to build new factory.\n#Person1#: When do you open the tender? And where?\n#Person2#: We intend to open the tender at first next month in Beijing.\n#Person1#: And when is the closing date?\n#Person2#: The time period is set on June 29th.\n#Person1#: Could you please tell me something more about the conditions for the tender?\n#Person2#: All right. The area of the factory buildings is around 8, 000 square meters. You can read the details in the invitations which will be sent tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your information.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to have taken up too much of your time.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter. We'll be in touch.\n#Person1#: Okay, bye!\n#Person2#: Bye!","summary":"#Person2# calls for a tender to build a new factory. #Person1# asks #Person2# when and where to open the tender, and the conditions for the tender.","topic":"tender"}
{"fname":"train_734","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I am calling about the apartment you advertised.\n#Person2#: Yes, what kind of apartment are you interested in?\n#Person1#: I am interested in one-bedroom. Do you have any available?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have one. When you need it?\n#Person1#: Sometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment?\n#Person2#: Well, It's a one-bedroom apartment. The monthly rent at 650 dollars and a 300 dollars security deposit. You pay electricity only. Gas and water is included. Both the heat and stove are gas. Let me see, what else. . . Oh, you'll be assigned a sheltered parking space at no extra charge. And that's probably it.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. May I come over tomorrow to take a look?\n#Person2#: Sure. What time would you like to come?\n#Person1#: How about 10 am?\n#Person2#: Good, May I have your name, please?\n#Person1#: My name is Blanca.\n#Person2#: Thanks for calling, Blanca. I'll see you tomorrow.","summary":"#Person2# recommends a one-bedroom apartment and introduces some information about the apartment to Blanca. Blanca is satisfied and makes an appointment to take a look.","topic":"apartment hunting"}
{"fname":"train_735","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice to see you ; how have you been feeling lately?\n#Person2#: I have been feeling great, Dr. Smith.\n#Person1#: I am happy that you have decided to come in for your annual physical.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am going on a cross-country bike ride on vacation and want to make sure that I don't have any problems.\n#Person1#: We are going to look at your heart and lungs, do a few blood tests, and see that your eyes, ears, and nose are all working as they should.\n#Person2#: I'Ve been having trouble with congestion in my chest. Can you give me some tests for that?\n#Person1#: I can do a chest X-ray to check for congestion.\n#Person2#: That would be great. What is the blood test for?\n#Person1#: The blood test is for cholesterol, white blood cell count, and blood sugar.\n#Person2#: I have been feeling great. I don't imagine that any of my tests will turn out badly.","summary":"#Person1# comes to do annual physical and Dr. Smith introduces the checklist. #Person1# asks him to give some tests for congestion. Dr. Smith agrees and explains what's the blood test for.","topic":"annual physical"}
{"fname":"train_736","dialogue":"#Person1#: Some of them seem to be of the latest style. Now I'Ve a feeling that we can do a lot of trade in this line. We wish to establish relations with you.\n#Person2#: Your desire coincides with ours.\n#Person1#: Concerning our financial position, credit standing and trade reputation, you may refer to Bank of Hong Kong, or to our local Chamber of Commerce or inquiry agencies.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your information. As you know, our corporation is a state-operated one. We always trade with foreign countries on the basis of equality and mu - dual benefit. Establishing business relations between us will be to our mutual benefit. I have no doubt that it will bring about closer ties between us.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting. I'll send a fax home. As soon as I receive a definite answer, I'll make a specific inquiry.\n#Person2#: We'll then make an offer as soon as possible. I hope a lot of business will be conducted between us.\n#Person1#: So do I.","summary":"#Person1# wants to establish business relations with #Person2#'s cooperation. #Person2# thinks that will be to their mutual benefits, and #Person1# will send a fax home to wait for a definite answer.","topic":"establishing business relations"}
{"fname":"train_737","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, how's your work?\n#Person2#: Good. How about you?\n#Person1#: I am going to resign. A few of the new staff have already left. Obviously, a lot of similar jobs pay much better salaries.\n#Person2#: But your company is huge. Can't they afford to pay the staff decent wages.\n#Person1#: But we have a policy of paying according to seniority in the company, so new employees get quite low salary, no matter how excellent they have done.\n#Person2#: That's shortsighted. By the time the workers are experienced and contributing. They are likely to go.\n#Person1#: That's why I am going to leave.\n#Person2#: But you have already worked there for five years.\n#Person1#: I am worried about my future. I can't believe that our company is as big as it is. The company can only continue to grow by taking care of its staff.\n#Person2#: Well. The management doesn't seem to think that way. Anyways, you have to think twice before you act.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I will.","summary":"#Person1# talks about the plan to resign because of the low salary and #Person1#'s worry about the future. #Person2# suggests #Person1# should think twice before the act.","topic":"resign"}
{"fname":"train_738","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'd better prepare for the examination.\n#Person2#: I don't think the exam will be very hard.\n#Person1#: You should change your attitude, or you will not pass the course.\n#Person2#: Maybe you're right. I have been too lazy lately.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# should prepare for the examination.","topic":"examnination preparation"}
{"fname":"train_739","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about you, Chuck? Where did you grow up?\n#Person2#: Well, I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Texas.\n#Person1#: And when did you come to Los Angeles?\n#Person2#: In 1978. I went to college here.\n#Person1#: Oh. What was your major?\n#Person2#: Drama. I was an actor for five years after college.\n#Person1#: That's interesting. So why did you become a hairdresser?\n#Person2#: Because I needed the money. And because I was good at it. Look! What do you think?","summary":"#Person1# asks Chuck his growing-up place and major. Now Chuck is a hairdresser.","topic":"personal experiences"}
{"fname":"train_740","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, I'd like you to meet Charles Brown, our new manager at the airport.\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. How can I recognize him?\n#Person1#: He is short, well-built, and he's got light blond hair.\n#Person2#: Is there anything else?\n#Person1#: He has a mustache, if I remember correctly, and a light complexion.\n#Person2#: How old is he?\n#Person1#: He is in his late thirties.\n#Person2#: Well. I shouldn't have any trouble recognizing him. What time does his flight arrive?\n#Person1#: At two thirty.","summary":"#Person2# asks John to meet Charles Brown at the airport and tells him how to recognize Brown.","topic":"airport pickup"}
{"fname":"train_741","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! Fred, you are five minutes earlier than me today. Usually, you don't.\n#Person2#: Hurry! It is time for me to steal something.\n#Person1#: What's your meaning?\n#Person2#: I am stealing vegetables at the Happy Farm.\n#Person1#: You are a thief?\n#Person2#: No, no. I mean stealing vegetables on Internet is very popular now. Many white collars join in this game and have a lot of fun by stealing others'vegetables.\n#Person1#: You mean it is a still virtual game. Your friends steal your vegetables time and time again, and you take theirs as well, right?\n#Person2#: You got what I meant. Perhaps, what I steal are not vegetables, but loneliness.\n#Person1#: Don't be addicted to the game. It's not good for your job.","summary":"Fred is stealing vegetables at the Happy Farm, and #Person2# advises him not to be addicted to the virtual game.","topic":"Internet game"}
{"fname":"train_742","dialogue":"#Person1#: Herman, why are you so excited?\n#Person2#: I have met a beautiful girl.\n#Person1#: Have you fallen in love?\n#Person2#: Yes. At first sight.\n#Person1#: Can you describe the situation at that time?\n#Person2#: At that time her back was ramrod straight as she sailed by, her tone is best, neither over-passionate, nor too cold.\n#Person1#: What's her outlook?\n#Person2#: She was pretty, her hair was the color of rich dark chocolate, waving gently to her shoulders. Her complexion was clear and golden.","summary":"Herman has fallen in love with a girl at first sight and he described her outlook to #Person2#.","topic":"fall in love"}
{"fname":"train_743","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, do you think which team will get the champion tonight?\n#Person2#: It is hard to guess now. Both of the teams chose the excellent players this time. I guess the game will end in a tie. They are equally matched.\n#Person1#: I am so nervous now. What a terrific game!\n#Person2#: Which side are you on?\n#Person1#: It's hard to say, because each team has my idols.\n#Person2#: Wow! AC wins. It is a close shave, you know.\n#Person1#: I will never forget this match. The angle is so terrible and so correct.\n#Person2#: What a good goal!","summary":"David and #Person1# are watching a game. It's hard for them to guess the champion. Finally, AC wins.","topic":"championship match"}
{"fname":"train_744","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, happy Mother's Day! A necklace for you.\n#Person2#: What a surprise! This is the best present I've ever received.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your love and care over the years. I love you so much.\n#Person2#: I love you, too.\n#Person1#: How about a dinner tonight? My treat.\n#Person2#: Actually, I prefer to eat at home, and then we'll have more time to have a chat.\n#Person1#: All right. Let me prepare the supper.","summary":"#Person1# sends a necklace to Mom on Mother's Day and they'll have dinner at home.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_745","dialogue":"#Person1#: You seem to like her very much, don't you?\n#Person2#: I can't deny that. She is so beautiful that I fell in love with her at the first sight. I wish I knew more about her.\n#Person1#: But I heard that she had a three-year-old girl.\n#Person2#: I cannot belive that. It must be cooked up by someone.","summary":"#Person2# admits loving her, but #Person1# says she has a three-year-old girl.","topic":"beautiful woman"}
{"fname":"train_746","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, you're back. How was your first day of school?\n#Person2#: It was great. I had a really good time.\n#Person1#: What classes did you have?\n#Person2#: Well, I had English from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock, art from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock, and math from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock.\n#Person1#: What do you think about the teachers?\n#Person2#: To be honest, I liked all of them, except for the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seem like an old person. He's so boring!\n#Person1#: That's too bad. How was your English teacher?\n#Person2#: She was great. In today's class, she gave us a lecture on how to be a good student. She told us not to arm for exams, and to pay more attention on communicating than memorizing.\n#Person1#: Where is she from?\n#Person2#: She said that she's from a small town in the middle of America.\n#Person1#: Were you able to understand everything that she said?\n#Person2#: Not everything, but nearly. She speaks very clearly and doesn't use very complex words so that it is easy for us to understand her.\n#Person1#: She sounds like a good teacher. Do you think you'll pass her class?\n#Person2#: Yes. . . with flying colors!\n#Person1#: What does that mean?\n#Person2#: It's a new phrase that she taught us today. It means that I will not only pass the class, but I will do extremely well!\n#Person1#: If you like the class this much already, I'm sure you will.\n#Person2#: I hope so.\n#Person1#: did she give you any homework?\n#Person2#: not today. She said she wanted us to relax tonight instead of doing homework,\n#Person1#: no wonder you like the class so much.","summary":"Lucy tells #Person2# her first day of school. She has English, art, and math classes. She doesn't like her math teacher, but she likes English teacher. Lucy believes she can pass the English class with flying colors, which is a new phrase that she learned today.","topic":"school day"}
{"fname":"train_747","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where did you go yesterday?\n#Person2#: I went to play tennis in the public park.\n#Person1#: How often do you play tennis?\n#Person2#: Twice a week. How about you?\n#Person1#: I seldom play tennis. I prefer football and basketball.\n#Person2#: But it is very difficult to gather a team of players together.\n#Person1#: I usually play with my schoolmates.\n#Person2#: Do you like watching football matches?\n#Person1#: Yes, I went to the Than He Sports Center for a football match last Sunday.\n#Person2#: Oh, I watched it on television. It was an exciting match.","summary":"#Person2# plays tennis twice a week. #Person1# prefers football and basketball and usually plays with schoolmates.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_748","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I'm looking for some good deals on produce.\n#Person2#: You might want to try the mangoes.\n#Person1#: Can you describe a mango to me?\n#Person2#: It's a fruit a little smaller than a grapefruit. It has a big seed in it.\n#Person1#: Do I eat the seed?\n#Person2#: Maybe some animals eat the seed, but humans don't. You'd have to soak it for 10 years.\n#Person1#: What's the price of these mangoes?\n#Person2#: Today you get a 50 - percent discount. They're only $ 1 each.\n#Person1#: Tell me what they taste like.\n#Person2#: Their flesh is soft and juicy. It has a citrus taste. It's sweet.\n#Person1#: Do I need to buy them ripe, or will they ripen at home?\n#Person2#: Just press into it gently with your thumb. If it feels soft, it's ready to eat.\n#Person1#: Where do mangoes come from?\n#Person2#: These are from Guatemala, but we're going to start getting mangoes from India.","summary":"#Person2# describes the shape, price, taste of mangoes to #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# if the ones feel soft when pressed, they are ready to eat.","topic":"describe mangoes"}
{"fname":"train_749","dialogue":"#Person1#: My name is Steven Smith and I'm calling to cancel my plane ticket.\n#Person2#: When was your reservation?\n#Person1#: It's 7 p. m. today.\n#Person2#: Would you mind telling me the reason?\n#Person1#: I need to continue to deal with my business. I haven't finished it yet.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Would you like me to reschedule you for another time?\n#Person1#: No. Thank you.\n#Person2#: But you have to pay the fee for refund.\n#Person1#: OK. I will pay it by my bank card.","summary":"#Person2# helps Steven cancel the plane ticket and Steven has to pay the fee for the refund.","topic":"plane ticket cancellation"}
{"fname":"train_750","dialogue":"#Person1#: My pal, you are so nervous recently. You don't need to be like that.\n#Person2#: I am worried about that Arden will display all my drawbacks in the performance review. That will be embarrassing.\n#Person1#: Just use your head. If you were definitely making some big mistakes, you would be informed.\n#Person2#: I had a nightmare last night and I dreamt Arden told me that my performance fell short of his expectation. I was terrified to wake up after hearing that.\n#Person1#: That is merely a dream. Remember, there is always room for us to have further improvement. I think we did the good job in the whole period.\n#Person2#: I know what you are talking about. The performance evaluation process starts from the day we're hired. There is no surprise during the actual review.","summary":"#Person2# is nervous about the performance evaluation from Arden. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and thinks they did a good job in the whole period.","topic":"performance evalustion"}
{"fname":"train_751","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. I've made a tough decision and here is my resignation.\n#Person2#: I am sorry to hear that. Why do you want to quit?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to bring up my resignation at this moment, but I've decided to study abroad.\n#Person2#: All right. Welcome back anytime.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. I'd like to say that I'Ve really enjoyed working with you. However, I think it's about time for me to leave.\n#Person2#: I am glad to work with you, too. Good luck!\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# brings up the resignation to #Person2# because #Person1# has decided to study abroad.","topic":"resign"}
{"fname":"train_752","dialogue":"#Person1#: I called about that ad we saw in the paper.\n#Person2#: For the construction site manager?\n#Person1#: That's the one.\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: You were right. It was from a headhunter. She wouldn't tell me anything without a contract.\n#Person2#: Well, no surprise there.\n#Person1#: No! Not at all. But, I did find out they have more than one position with different clients, so at least one would probably work.\n#Person2#: Great, so are you going to sign a contract with them?\n#Person1#: I'm going there tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Great. Good luck.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is going to sign a contract after calling a construction site manager.","topic":"job contract"}
{"fname":"train_753","dialogue":"#Person1#: Congratulations, Vivian. You won the grand prize, again.\n#Person2#: Isn't it just great! I just knew I'd win!\n#Person1#: You did? How? Did you wear red underwear again this year?\n#Person2#: Not only that!\n#Person1#: Tell me! Tell me! What's your secret? !\n#Person2#: OK, OK. I'll whisper it to you, but you have to promise not to tell anyone!\n#Person1#: What? ! You did that? ? !!!","summary":"Vivian will tell #Person1# her secret to win the grand prize.","topic":"winning prize secret"}
{"fname":"train_754","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the plot of your new movie?\n#Person2#: It's a story about a policemen who is investigating a series of strange murders. I play the part of the detective. He has to catch the killer, but there's very little evidence. It's a psychological th\n#Person1#: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagreement with other actors and with the director.\n#Person2#: I have had disagreement with every director. I'Ve worked with. We'Ve always disagreed in a friendly way and we have always resolved our differences. It was the same when I made this movie. I don't no\n#Person1#: Critics are not very happy with the movies that you'Ve made recently. Does that bother you?\n#Person2#: Not at all. The feedback from audience has been great. I care about what they think more than what the critics think.\n#Person1#: Did you do you own stunts in the movie?\n#Person2#: I wanted to, but my insurance company wouldn't let me. All of my stunts were done by a stuntman. As you know, I used to do my own stunts, but I'll leave that to the experts in future.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much for doing this interview.\n#Person2#: My pleasure. Have you seen the movie yet?\n#Person1#: Yes. I have. I liked it very much. Like you, I was very impressed with Rachel's performance in the movie. She's going to be a star.","summary":"#Person2# interviews #Person1# about the new movie. #Person1# tells the plot of the movie and how #Person1# resolves differences with others. #Person1# cares what the audience thinks than critics. #Person1#'s stunts are all done by a stuntman.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_755","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this. This magazine has some guidelines for having a healthy diet.\n#Person2#: When you have finished it, I'd like to see that. I've been thinking about what I am eating recently. I want to get some more ideas about nutrition and good health.\n#Person1#: I've noticed that you aren't eating much junk food and are avoiding food with too much fat. I know this diet is healthy, but...\n#Person2#: What are you thinking? Isn't this diet very tasty or satisfying?\n#Person1#: No, I don't think it's tasty but I know it is important to have healthy food to keep fit.\n#Person2#: Following the principles of good nutrition will help us to be healthy and enjoy a better life.\n#Person1#: But sometimes I'd like to enjoy a piece of rich cheesecake.\n#Person2#: Having one serving of cheesecake once in a while is not a problem. We just can't have too much and too often.","summary":"#Person2# eats a healthy diet and follows the principles of good nutrition. #Person1# thinks the healthy diet isn't tasty but needs them to keep fit.","topic":"healthy diet"}
{"fname":"train_756","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mason!\n#Person1#: Oh, hi, Phoebe!\n#Person2#: Hey, in class today I heard you have a big family.\n#Person1#: That's right. I've got five brothers and six sisters.\n#Person2#: Wow! That's pretty big! Are you the eldest or the youngest?\n#Person1#: Neither. I'm the third eldest.","summary":"Mason tells Phoebe that he has a big family.","topic":"big family"}
{"fname":"train_757","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, 6632278.\n#Person2#: Hi, Jack. It's me, Ann. I wasn't at school today. Have we got any homework to do for tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Let me see. Well, we've got to do the math problems on Page 40 in our textbook.\n#Person2#: All right. I've got it.\n#Person1#: Then, we have to go on with our reading for English. The history teacher wants us to read the chapter on the History of London for tomorrow, and write down the most important dates and events in that chapter.\n#Person2#: Anything else? Ah...ah, music?\n#Person1#: No, we haven't any music homework, but the science teacher is giving us a test on Friday, so we have to study for that.\n#Person2#: Oh no. I'm so bad at science. I hate it. Thanks, Jack.\n#Person1#: Don't mention it. See you tomorrow.","summary":"Ann asks Jack today's homework because she wasn't at school. Jack tells her the math, English, history homework, and the upcoming science test.","topic":"ask homework"}
{"fname":"train_758","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Wanda International Cinema. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Umm... I want to know when 'Operation Red Sea' is showing today.\n#Person1#: There are 6 showings today, one in the morning, another at noon, and then 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p. m., and a midnight showing.\n#Person2#: OK, I want 5 tickets for the 9 p.m. showing tonight. Are there still 5 tickets available that are seated together?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, there are only 3 tickets left. How about the 6 p.m. showing? There are still 7 tickets left for that show.\n#Person2#: But we have a date for dinner at 5 p.m., so we won't make the beginning of the movie.\n#Person1#: So would you like to see another movie? 'Detective China Town 2' is very popular, too.\n#Person2#: No, we all want to see this one. Is there any way that we could buy tickets now for Friday's screens?\n#Person1#: You can order tickets right now for the next three days. It's Wednesday today. So, that's OK. What time would you like?\n#Person2#: The 9 p.m. showing. I think there might be more people who want to see the movie on Friday. How many tickets can I buy at one time?\n#Person1#: The limit for advanced tickets is 10.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll have 8 tickets for the showing of 'Operation Red Sea'. Are the tickets available?\n#Person1#: Yes, you're lucky.\n#Person2#: By the way, when can I pick up the tickets?\n#Person1#: You can have them right now if you pay for them.\n#Person2#: Great! Thanks!","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy five 'Operation Red Sea' movie tickets for 9 pm tonight, but there aren't enough. #Person1# recommends to change the time to 6 pm or see another movie, but #Person2# refuses. Finally, #Person2# buys eight tickets for Friday with #Person1#'s help.","topic":"buying movie tickets"}
{"fname":"train_759","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, David! Mr. Harper has just asked me if you'd finished your project yet. It was supposed to be handed in yesterday.\n#Person2#: I know. I'm just finishing it now.\n#Person1#: He wanted to know if we'd done them together. I said no. What's yours on? It took me ages to do mine.\n#Person2#: Well, I was really lucky. I found this book all about the population in New Zealand cities.\n#Person1#: Is it good?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's a great book! I photocopied three chapters. There are some brilliant charts and...\n#Person1#: What are you going to do with all that?\n#Person2#: Well, now I'm going to copy these pages and these charts and then I'll finish my project!\n#Person1#: You're not supposed to just copy the book.\n#Person2#: Oh! I think Mr. Harper won't know.\n#Person1#: He will know! He asked us to write a list of all the books we'd used. Remember? That's not the point anyway.\n#Person2#: What is the point then?\n#Person1#: Well, the point is that you're supposed to write your own project--you can't copy someone else's writing.\n#Person2#: Er... er... Well, you're right. Thank you for your reminding me of that.","summary":"#Person1# asks David if he has finished the project. David plans to copy the pages and charts to finish his project, and #Person2# reminds him of writing his own project.","topic":"doing a project"}
{"fname":"train_760","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today on mind matters, I'm talking to Dr. Ann Winters, an expert on human memory.. Ann, welcome to the program. Now, I suppose the first question everyone would ask is: what exactly is human memory?\n#Person2#: Well, like so many easy questions, the answer isn't very simple. Basically, human memory is a compartment in people's brains where they store images rather like the hard disc drive in a computer. And like a hard disc drive, our memories can become infected or even wiped out by accidents. But the comparison breaks down when we consider that we can train our memories to expand and work better which computers can't manage yet.\n#Person1#: When you talk about memory being infected, do you mean by a disease?\n#Person2#: Yes. For instance, people suffering from a physiological disease like Alzheimer: forget things that happened in the past. And they also forget how to perform simple tasks like tying their shoelaces. The good news is that brain exercises can help keep the brain young. Research has shown that people who have better educations and more mentally active jobs have a lower risk of developing the disease.\n#Person1#: And how can someone exercise his brain? By thinking a lot?\n#Person2#: In a way, yes. But you can also practice using your memory which not only exercises your brain but also improves you ability to remember things. Unfortunately, a lot of devices in modern life are designed to make sure we don't forget things which can make our brains more idle and weaken our memories.\n#Person1#: Can you give us some examples of how to exercise our memories?\n#Person2#: Sure, there is a very simple technique, although it works better for some people than for others. When you want to remember something, think of a physical thing it reminds you of. If I want to remember a date from history, let's say, 1066, the date of the Battle of Hastings. I might think that battle reminds me of bottle, so I think of a bottle with the number 1066 written on the label. And I just picture that bottle to myself.","summary":"#Person1# have an interview with Dr. Ann Winters, an expert on human memory. Ann first explains that human memory is a compartment in people's brains to store images. She says memory can be infected by diseases or accidents and doing brain exercise can keep the brain young. Then she gives some examples of how to exercise memories.","topic":"human memory"}
{"fname":"train_761","dialogue":"#Person1#: We really were lucky. We got the last available table for two---and we didn't even have a reservation! Did you see the long lines behind us? \n#Person2#: Yeah, I'm glad that we didn't have to wait long. I'm starving! \n#Person1#: Let's take a look at the menu so we can order. Do you want to choose an appetizer for us to share? \n#Person2#: What would you rather have, samosas or poppadoms? \n#Person1#: I heard that one of their specialities is the samosa. \n#Person2#: Well, let's get a plate of those then. \n#Person1#: Sounds good. What are you going to have for your main course? \n#Person2#: I think I might have a dahl. \n#Person1#: What's in a dahl? \n#Person2#: It's got chickpeas and vegetables in a spicy curry sauce with rice. \n#Person1#: That sounds nice. Do you want to share some kebabs as well? \n#Person2#: Ok. How about some lamb kebabs? \n#Person1#: That's my favourite. Do you want to have some wine or beer? \n#Person2#: I think I'll have a beer. \n#Person1#: Ok, shall I flag down the waitress? \n#Person2#: I wouldn't recommend it. I think we should wait until she comes round. \n#Person1#: You're right. That might seem a bit rude. It's a good thing I've got you with me! \n#Person2#: What would you do without me? ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are lucky to get the last table without a reservation. They choose a plate of samosa, some lamb kebab, and drinks to share. #Person2# recommends waiting for the waiter to come.","topic":"choose dishes"}
{"fname":"train_762","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've heard The Hitchhiker would be on next week. I want to see it. \n#Person2#: Is it horror movie? \n#Person1#: Yeah, I love horror movies the most. Would you like to go with me next weekend? \n#Person2#: No way. I will be scared out of my wits. \n#Person1#: Well, What kind of movies do you like? \n#Person2#: Er, let me see. Romance, comedy, documentary, action, science fiction, cartoon and so on. \n#Person1#: In a word, you like all the movies except for the horror movies. \n#Person2#: Yeah, It seems like we don't talk the same language as far as movies are concerned. \n#Person1#: Not quite. I also like romance and comedy movies very much. \n#Person2#: The Terminal is a movie of this type. \n#Person1#: So we can relax now. \n#Person2#: Yeah, I could hardly wait to see it. ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to see a horror movie but #Person2# doesn't like. They finally decide to watch a romance and comedy one.","topic":"watch a movie"}
{"fname":"train_763","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do Mona and Jim need a new house? \n#Person2#: No, they have a big new fancy house. \n#Person1#: Does Jim make a lot of money? \n#Person2#: Yes, he does. He is a science fiction writer. \n#Person1#: Does Jim need to make more money? \n#Person2#: Afraid so. The more the better. \n#Person1#: What do they need all that money for? \n#Person2#: Well, they spend it pretty quick. New clothes, new computers and new cars every year. And they've got a cook and housekeeper. Mona used to be an actress, she likes to spend a lot of money. \n#Person1#: Do they have any children? \n#Person2#: No. They want children but no luck yet. \n#Person1#: What does Jim like to do? \n#Person2#: Jim likes to travel around the world. That's expensive! So he tries to make a lot of money. \n#Person1#: What does Mona like to do? \n#Person2#: Oh, she enjoys spending money on fancy parties. Mona loves to wear sexy dresses, and she has quite a bit of jewelry. \n#Person1#: Wow. . . She sounds like a high maintenance wife. \n#Person2#: I guess so. She is also interested in politics. She knows everyone in city government. \n#Person1#: Politics can be an expensive hobby. \n#Person2#: She is pretty serious about it. Her uncle is a mayor. She wants to follow in his footsteps. \n#Person1#: Politics is a hard game to play. \n#Person2#: She might do well. Everyone seems to like her. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Jim and Mona. Jim is a science-fiction writer and makes lots of money. He likes traveling around the world. His wife Mona is an actress who likes spending money on fancy dresses and jewelry. She also likes politics and wants to follow in his uncle's, a mayor, footsteps.","topic":"personal life"}
{"fname":"train_764","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really like the record you lent me the other day. \n#Person2#: I'm glad you like it. \n#Person1#: And thank you very much for letting me keep it so long. \n#Person2#: Not at all. \n#Person1#: I'm most grateful. Everyone in our class enjoyed it. \n#Person2#: I'm glad. \n#Person1#: Would you mind my keeping it for another week? ","summary":"#Person1# likes the record borrowed from #Person2# and asks for another week's lending.","topic":"record keeping"}
{"fname":"train_765","dialogue":"#Person1#: You haven't spent much time with Sophia lately. Are you speaking to each other at the moment? \n#Person2#: No, we're not. We've been drifting apart for a while. \n#Person1#: But you two used to do everything together. I thought you really enjoyed each other's company. \n#Person2#: We did, but since she started her new job, all she does is hang out with her new friends from work. \n#Person1#: Can't you hang out with them, too? \n#Person2#: I could, but all they ever talk about is work, so I always end up feeling left out. \n#Person1#: Maybe you should invite her over for dinner, so it's just the two of you. \n#Person2#: I tried that a few weeks ago and she ended bringing a pal from work with her! She's so busy these days that it's just impossible to hang out with her. \n#Person1#: It can't be that bad. She was always a really good friend to you. \n#Person2#: You're right. She would never talk about me behind my back or hold a grudge. But she just doesn't seem very interested in our friendship anymore. \n#Person1#: She's probably just excited about her new job. You should give her some time. It would be a shame to lose such a good friend. \n#Person2#: I've given her enough time. I'm over it now. \n#Person1#: I still think you two should try to patch things up. \n#Person2#: I think I just have to accept the fact that it's time for us to go our separate ways. ","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2# with Sophia's friendship. #Person2# says they have been drifting apart for a while because Sophia always hangs out with her new friends from work. #Person1# advises to give Sophia some time, but #Person2# thinks it's time to go their separate ways.","topic":"friendship"}
{"fname":"train_766","dialogue":"#Person1#: My wife's birthday is today. I need some flowers. \n#Person2#: We have lots of fresh red roses. \n#Person1#: How much do the roses cost? \n#Person2#: $20 a dozen. \n#Person1#: That sounds good. Last year I paid $30. \n#Person2#: Yes, you came here on the right day. They're on sale today. \n#Person1#: Give me a dozen. \n#Person2#: Very good. Would you like anything else? \n#Person1#: No, I'll just give her the roses and a card. \n#Person2#: She should be very pleased with these roses. ","summary":"#Person1# buys a dozen of roses which are on sale for his wife's birthday.","topic":"buying flowers"}
{"fname":"train_767","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones. \n#Person2#: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many. \n#Person1#: Two thousand should get me through the year. \n#Person2#: Here's a form to get you started. \n#Person1#: My old card is perfect, so all I want you to do is copy it exactly. \n#Person2#: I think you'll be very pleased with how well we duplicate your old card. \n#Person1#: . . . Here you go \n#Person2#: Thanks. Come back here next Wednesday to pick up your order, please. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but can you give me a three-day turnaround? \n#Person2#: If you don't mind paying a little extra, it's absolutely no problem. \n#Person3#: \n#Person1#: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones. \n#Person2#: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many. \n#Person1#: Two thousand should get me through the year. \n#Person2#: Here's a form to get you started. \n#Person1#: My old card is perfect, so all I want you to do is copy it exactly. \n#Person2#: I think you'll be very pleased with how well we duplicate your old card. \n#Person1#: . . . Here you go \n#Person2#: Thanks. Come back here next Wednesday to pick up your order, please. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but can you give me a three-day turnaround? \n#Person2#: If you don't mind paying a little extra, it's absolutely no problem. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to print 2000 business cards as the old ones. The turnaround could be quicker if extra money is paid.","topic":"print business cards"}
{"fname":"train_768","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute? \n#Person2#: Uh, yes. \n#Person1#: Do you go to work by train every day? \n#Person2#: Yes. I commute five days a week by train. \n#Person1#: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service? \n#Person2#: It's really very good. \n#Person1#: Why do you say that? \n#Person2#: Well, trains are frequent and come on time. \n#Person1#: Which train do you catch in the evening? \n#Person2#: I usually take the 5 thirty home. \n#Person1#: And can you get a seat? \n#Person2#: No, I usually have to stand. \n#Person1#: Would you agree that the service is fast? \n#Person2#: Yes, it's reasonably fast but it certainly isn't cheap. Fares have gone up25%. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s attitude towards the rail service. #Person2# thinks the service is good but isn't cheap, and usually has to stand.","topic":"rail service"}
{"fname":"train_769","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like some tea or coffee?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. It's very late now. I won't be able to sleep well if I drink some tea or coffee.\n#Person1#: Then what about some water?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Don't work too late since you are not in good health. You should be careful with your health.\n#Person2#: I know, but I have to finish these reports tonight. Our manager will use them at the meeting tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: Can I help you with something?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid you can't. Just turn down the TV set a little so that it won't be so noisy.\n#Person1#: I will. I do hope that you will finish the report soon and get some sleep.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. It won't take me too long.","summary":"#Person2# has to finish the reports and #Person1# wants to help. But #Person2# only wants the TV sounds to be lower.","topic":"finish reports"}
{"fname":"train_770","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever been to the Hard Rock Cafe?\n#Person2#: No. What is it?\n#Person1#: It's a rock and roll themed restaurant, but some locations are also hotels. It's a chain so cities all over the world have them. There is one in San Francisco. I was thinking about checking it out. Would you like to join me?\n#Person2#: Sure, that sounds fun.\n#Person1#: The original cafe was founded in London in 1971. But since 2007, the headquarters has been in Florida. It didn't start to expand worldwide until 1982 and the one San Francisco opened in 1984.\n#Person2#: Interesting. Actually come to think of it, I think I passed by one when I was traveling in is Stumble Turkey. Wow, I guess they really are all over the world.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's a very international chain. I was reading about it and apparently there are 191 locations all over the world in 59 different countries.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's amazing.\n#Person1#: Maybe we can go this weekend.\n#Person2#: I'm working this weekend, but I get my schedule for the following week tomorrow. I should probably have a few days free next week.\n#Person1#: OK. Sounds good. I'll call and see if I can make a reservation. Just give me a call when you know your schedule.","summary":"#Person1# introduces a chain rock and roll themed restaurant named Hard Rock Cafe to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's amazing, and they make a schedule to go there next week.","topic":"chain restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_771","dialogue":"#Person1#: Merry Christmas!\n#Person2#: Thank you. The same to you.\n#Person1#: Do you have any plans?\n#Person2#: I have been invited to a friend's party, but I want to go to my uncle's. And you?\n#Person1#: My roommate is having a party. I'll go there.\n#Person2#: Great! Watching TV or sleeping at home is really boring.\n#Person1#: Yes. Did you know that there would be a school sports meet next week?\n#Person2#: Really? I had no idea. I like watching the track and field events. They're really exciting.\n#Person1#: They're just so so, I think. Anyway, have a nice holiday.\n#Person2#: Thank you. And enjoy the party.","summary":"It's Christmas Day. #Person2# wants to go to uncle's party, and #Person1# plans to go to the roommate's party.","topic":"Christmas plan"}
{"fname":"train_772","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is travel in the 1960s different from that of the early 1900s dad?\n#Person2#: Well in the 1960s people rode in cars over wide roads. They flew in planes from Europe to America in a few hours.\n#Person1#: What about the 1900s?\n#Person2#: In the early 1900s planes were very new, to see one was so unusual that people of a town stopped what they were doing to watch it flying overhead.\n#Person1#: But today, it is quite different isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, today you were able to travel to many places in a few hours because of the development of the plane. You turn on electric lights because someone invented ways to make use of electricity, you are part of history.\n#Person1#: Is our life also changed by history?\n#Person2#: That's right. The history made by people before you were born has changed your life.\n#Person1#: I see thank you dad.","summary":"#Person2# answers the differences between how people traveled around in the 1960s and the early 1900s and tells #Person1# their life is changed by history.","topic":"different transportation"}
{"fname":"train_773","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Vanessa, did you have a good weekend?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, it was great. I went to see a special James Bond exhibition at the Science Museum.\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Though aren't museums a bit expensive? By paid $8 last time I went.\n#Person2#: This was only 650. I did buy a guidebook as well. That was an extra 295.\n#Person1#: How did you get there?\n#Person2#: You can take the underground but I went by bus. It stops just outside, I got very tired walking around the museum, though.\n#Person1#: What did you see?\n#Person2#: James Bond's plane, which was my favorite, and the tiny Camera and his car, things like that.\n#Person1#: These sounds great. How early can you go in, at 9:00?\n#Person2#: Not until 10 and we didn't get there until 11:30, so there wasn't enough time to see everything.\n#Person1#: Can you eat there?\n#Person2#: Yes. You can even take a picnic. I had a sandwich at the cafe. But you can get a hot meal at the restaurant.\n#Person1#: I'd really like to go. On free next Saturday, that's the twenty-thirdth of April.\n#Person2#: The exhibitions on until the twenty-seventh, so the Saturday may be busy.\n#Person1#: Well, I'll go on the twenty-fourth then.","summary":"Vanessa went to see a special James Bond exhibition. #Person1# asks her about transportation, opening time, and food there. #Person1# thinks these are great and plans to go there on the twenty-fourth.","topic":"James Bond exhibition"}
{"fname":"train_774","dialogue":"#Person1#: What about giving us more money?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. But the local government doesn't have anymore money for the zoo.\n#Person1#: But if we don't find a solution soon, we'll have to close it. And the zoo was part of the city. It's a tourist attraction.\n#Person2#: Yes, but that's the point. It simply isn't attracting enough tourists. You're going to have to find the money from somewhere else.\n#Person1#: But it's also an important place for animal conservation. Some of these animals are endangered. If we didn't have zoos, they wouldn't survive.\n#Person2#: I understand that, but we need to find a different solution. What if you advertised the zoo? In the newspaper or on the radio, for example.\n#Person1#: But if we don't have any money, we can't advertise.\n#Person2#: Well, why don't you try some other way? You know, ask a company to support the zoo.\n#Person1#: Actually, that isn't a bad idea. You might be right.\n#Person2#: I have the names of some company bosses you could try to get in touch with.","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to give more money to support the zoo. #Person2# suggests finding a different solution, such as asking for a company's help, and #Person2# has some company bosses' names.","topic":"zoo sponsorship"}
{"fname":"train_775","dialogue":"#Person1#: Put on the helmet, please.\n#Person2#: Do we need to put on the jackets too?\n#Person1#: You ' d better, to protect your clothes. Now please watch your step.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Is the production line fully automated?\n#Person1#: Well, not fully automated.\n#Person2#: I see. How do you control the quality?\n#Person1#: All products have to go through five checks in the whole manufacturing process.\n#Person2#: What ' s the monthly output?\n#Person1#: One thousand units per month now. But we ' ll be making 1, 200 units beginning with October.\n#Person2#: What ' s your usual percentage of rejects?\n#Person1#: About 2 % in normal operations.\n#Person2#: That ' s wonderful. Is that where the finished products come off?\n#Person1#: Yes. Shall we take a break now?","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# production line and answers #Person2#'s questions about automation, product checks, monthly output, and the percentage of rejects.","topic":"show the factory"}
{"fname":"train_776","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm here to conduct the annual census of foreigners living in Beijing. This is my service ID card.\n#Person2#: OK. What do you want to know?\n#Person1#: We only need to verify your information against our records.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Please show me your passport and Residence Permit.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: How long have you been living here?\n#Person2#: Two years.\n#Person1#: May I know your occupation?\n#Person2#: I'm a professor at a university.\n#Person1#: Is that right? Which university, if you don't mind my asking?\n#Person2#: I teach at Beijing Normal University, English composition and some conversational classes.\n#Person1#: Everything appears to be in order. Thank you for your time.","summary":"#Person1# comes to conduct the annual census of foreigners living in Beijing and needs to verify #Person2#'s information against the records.","topic":"verify the information"}
{"fname":"train_777","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have anything to do after this?\n#Person2#: No, I don't.\n#Person1#: Shall we drop in somewhere for a couple of drinks?\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea.\n#Person1#: I know a very interesting place.\n#Person2#: Oh, do you? Good.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to have some drinks.","topic":"have some drinks"}
{"fname":"train_778","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Eve, how are you?\n#Person2#: I'm fine, Celia. And you?\n#Person1#: I'm ok. I'm so busy!\n#Person2#: Do you have a lot of homework?\n#Person1#: Yes. Don't you?\n#Person2#: Of course I do!\n#Person1#: Which class are you working on right now?\n#Person2#: I'm studying for my chemistry exam tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Are you in Mrs. Green's class?\n#Person2#: Yes. Are you?\n#Person1#: Yes. We must have the same exam tomorrow!\n#Person2#: Do you want to study together?\n#Person1#: Sure. This library is too quiet though.\n#Person2#: Do you want to go to an empty classroom?\n#Person1#: That sounds good.\n#Person2#: OK. Let's go!","summary":"Eve and Celia find they have the same exam tomorrow, so they decide to study together.","topic":"study for exams"}
{"fname":"train_779","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is a wonderful opera today. I'd like to see it.\n#Person2#: I do not like the play with complicated plot. What's on today?\n#Person1#: 'The sound of music'. This music is known by everybody and is suitable for all ages. It is about a happy family without sex, violence or bad language.\n#Person2#: I know that. I have seen the film as the same title. Andrews gives a performance to be remembered for a lifetime from Maria to a cheerful governess.\n#Person1#: Yes, you are right. I like the song in the movie, edelweiss, do you remember it?\n#Person2#: Of course, it is a nice song that can make audience calm and pleasant.\n#Person1#: Those young actors play the roles perfectly.\n#Person2#: I hope the opera will be more stupendous than the movie. Have you bought the tickets?\n#Person1#: No, I am asking you whether you will go to see it.\n#Person2#: Let's go. We'd better buy the tickets earlier and have dinner in restaurant.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# an opera called 'The sound of music' is on today. They talk about it and both like it, so they decide to watch it together.","topic":"talk about operas"}
{"fname":"train_780","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's a beautiful day, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, isn't it.\n#Person1#: Do you know the temperature today?\n#Person2#: It's beautiful 75 degrees.\n#Person1#: How nice. I hope the weather will stay like this for the whole week. I'm going on the canoe trip this weekend.\n#Person2#: Not a good plan. The TV weather forecast says the hurricane is coming this weekend, and the temperature will also drop to 66 degrees.\n#Person1#: What a nuisance! Every time I plan to go canoeing or camping, a storm comes along. The sky gets dark, the wind starts to howl and the temperature drops. Well, I'd better stay home.\n#Person2#: I never make any definite weekend plan until Friday morning. Then after listening to the weather temperature, I make my plans.\n#Person1#: That's smart. I'm going to start doing the same thing.","summary":"#Person1#'s going on the canoe trip this weekend, however, #Person2# tells #Person1# the hurricane is coming. #Person1#'ll follow #Person2#'s idea to make plans after listening to the weather temperature.","topic":"the weather"}
{"fname":"train_781","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mike, long time no see. How's everything going?\n#Person2#: Not bad. Thank you. You look great today. And how is your husband?\n#Person1#: He caught a cold yesterday, but he feels much better now.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm glad to hear that. Please give my regards to him.\n#Person1#: I sure will. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1#'s husband caught a cold. Mike expresses regards to him.","topic":"greeting"}
{"fname":"train_782","dialogue":"#Person1#: what's your opinion about childless couples? Will you choose to have no kids?\n#Person2#: to be honest, I wouldn't.\n#Person1#: why? Do you have to make a choice now?\n#Person2#: not really. But it has puzzled me for a long time.\n#Person1#: what's the puzzle?\n#Person2#: my husband and I prefer to have no kids, but my mother-in-law is very traditional and wants grandkids.\n#Person1#: oh, I see. I think the older generation tend to think in a different way.\n#Person2#: yes. It seems she can never accept a childless marriage. We had a fight last night.\n#Person1#: oh, really? Maybe she is just eager to see her grandchildren.\n#Person2#: but it's absolutely our own business to have a child or not.\n#Person1#: definitely.\n#Person2#: you know, I often overhear our neighbor, the young couple, fighting about how to raise their kid and I really don't want kids to spoil our happiness.\n#Person1#: don't worry. I think in most cases, children are the glue that keeps a family together.\n#Person2#: I guess you're right. But I still prefer to have no child.\n#Person1#: sure. You can fully enjoy your time together.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that she doesn't want a child while her mother-in-law wants grandkids. #Person2# doesn't want kids to spoil her happiness. #Person1# thinks kids are the glue that keeps a family together.","topic":"have no kids"}
{"fname":"train_783","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going this weekend?\n#Person2#: I'm going to Hainan.\n#Person1#: Oh really? It'll be nice and warm there. Have you been there before?\n#Person2#: Yes, actually it's my second visit. I was there last October.\n#Person1#: I see. What's it like there?\n#Person2#: Well, the life style is much more relaxed than here in the city. And the seafood is tastier!\n#Person1#: Well, have a great time!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# will have a second visit to Hainan this weekend.","topic":"go to Hainan"}
{"fname":"train_784","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who is it?\n#Person2#: Supervisor. Open the door.\n#Person1#: Wait a sec.\n#Person2#: What are you doing here?\n#Person1#: We're watching a football match. What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Your neighbors complained that you were so noisy that they can't sleep.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry about this.\n#Person2#: Please turn down the TV. And not another shout or I'll have to report you to the school administration.\n#Person1#: You can rest assured that we won't disturb others anymore.","summary":"The supervisor warns #Person1# not to make noise, which disturbs their neighbors' sleep.","topic":"make noises"}
{"fname":"train_785","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you ever take History 231?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Last semester.\n#Person1#: Who was the professor?\n#Person2#: It was Professor Johnson.\n#Person1#: I have him this semester. What do you think about him?\n#Person2#: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately, he's an easy grader.\n#Person1#: What did you end up getting?\n#Person2#: I got an A -. Sounds good, but none of my test scores were that high, so I don't know how I got a decent grade.\n#Person1#: That's probably because he grades on a curve.\n#Person2#: Are you enjoying the class so far?\n#Person1#: I hate it and I was about to withdrawal. But after hearing your experience, I think I will tough it out.\n#Person2#: Yes. Definitely stay in the class. You will get a better grade than your test scores. He does that deliberately to make all the students study a lot.\n#Person1#: Thanks for letting me know. I feel relieved now.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the professor of History 231 is demanding during the semester but gives better grades than test scores. #Person1#, who at first wants to quit the course, feels relieved.","topic":"a professor"}
{"fname":"train_786","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, bring me the menu, will you?\n#Person2#: Just a moment, I'm coming. ( ten minutes later ). Now, what would you like?\n#Person1#: I'd like to see the menu. Would you get me one, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Ah! But this is in French. Would you mind giving me the English menu?\n#Person2#: It's written in English too, in smaller print. There.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I'll need a while to choose. Could you come back in a minute?\n#Person2#: Right. ( five minutes later ) Now, what are you having?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, I haven't decided yet. Do you mind giving me a couple of minutes?\n#Person2#: All right, but would you be so kind as to make up your mind soon? We're very busy just now as you can see, sir.","summary":"#Person2# brings #Person1# a menu as #Person1# requests. #Person1# needs more time to order. The waiter reminds #Person1# to decide soon because they are busy.","topic":"order a meal"}
{"fname":"train_787","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have any ideas as to what you want to do this weekend?\n#Person2#: I'm going to the movie theater with my friend. What are you going to do?\n#Person1#: I'm not quite sure yet.\n#Person2#: How about you see a movie with me and my friend?\n#Person1#: What movie are you and your friend planning on watching?\n#Person2#: Not sure. Is there a movie out that catches your eye?\n#Person1#: No good movies come to mind.\n#Person2#: Have you decided whether or not you would like to go?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. Maybe another time.\n#Person2#: For sure another day.","summary":"#Person2# will see a movie with friends this weekend. #Person2# asks #Person1# to come together, but #Person1# refuses.","topic":"see a movie"}
{"fname":"train_788","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you believe her? She is not even a hundred pounds and she is going off on how she wants to go on a diet.\n#Person2#: Tell me about it. If I was as small as her, I wouldn't think about going on a diet.\n#Person1#: Me too. But what are we going to do? I have been on 4 different diets and I can't seem to lose weight.\n#Person2#: That's because you don't exercise. If you were more active, you wouldn't have a dieting problem.\n#Person1#: What do you know? You are over weight too.\n#Person2#: I'm not on a diet though.\n#Person1#: I know. But I don't have someone to diet with. If we help each other and motivate each other, then I think we can lose some weight.\n#Person2#: I like ice cream too much though.\n#Person1#: C'mon. You'll feel better and look better and as a reward you can eat a little bit of ice cream here and there.\n#Person2#: It does sound appealing.\n#Person1#: It's a great idea. I can't believe I didn't think of this earlier. Going on a diet with a friend to back you up is a great way to succeed.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'm in. Let's do it.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll get our plan started right away.\n#Person2#: Can we start tomorrow though?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are overweight and don't know how to lose weight. #Person1# puts up the idea of going on a diet with a friend to back up. #Person1# agrees, and they decide to have a try.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_789","dialogue":"#Person1#: Passport and Embarkation card please.\n#Person2#: Here you are, sir.\n#Person1#: Where are you from?\n#Person2#: I am from China.\n#Person1#: Did you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: No, nothing.\n#Person1#: Would you open this suitcase, please?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Let me take a look at this bag. Can you open it?\n#Person2#: Yup.\n#Person1#: Is this camera a gift for someone?\n#Person2#: No, it's my camera for personal use.\n#Person1#: You have to pay tax for this camera.\n#Person2#: No, please don't. It's is for my personal use.\n#Person1#: You have a lot of gifts, so you have to pay for the camera.\n#Person2#: Almost all are for my friends in the States.","summary":"#Person1# checks #Person2#'s suitcase and lets #Person2# pay tax for the camera, though it is for personal use.","topic":"immigration control"}
{"fname":"train_790","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happens if we make a deal and thirty to sixty days after delivery the price goes down and you didn't get the best possible price? How do I handle that?\n#Person2#: Well, these things happens, I know that. You just have to stay straight with me.\n#Person1#: Right! So how do I do that? What will make you happy?\n#Person2#: Well, I suggest you just keep me posted. That should do it. That way the burden is on me to decide when to buy, not you.\n#Person1#: Excuse me?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it really is that simple. Every time there's a change in the items we do business on, you let me know. That's all you need to do.\n#Person1#: What kind of change, just in prices?\n#Person2#: No, any change. I want you to keep me as informed as you are. I need to know as much as you do. If you hear about something that might happen, then tell me about it. Tell me it's rumor, what it's based on and your opinion on how likely it is.\n#Person1#: You mean on product availability, reliability and price?\n#Person2#: No, everthing. Those things for sure, but also labor problems, raw materials, new subcontractors, mergers, in short, anything and everything. So I can make a fully informed decision.\n#Person1#: So it's like you want me to be your eyes and ears into the industry. I can do that, provided the company I'm working for isn't hurt.\n#Person2#: I think we'll get along fine.","summary":"#Person1# wants to know what should do if the price goes down after making the deal. #Person2# asks #Person1# to report to #Person2# if there's any change in the items they do business on, so #Person2# can make a fully informed decision.","topic":"business negociation"}
{"fname":"train_791","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Robert the Human Resources Manager?\n#Person2#: Wait a minute. I will get him here. Sorry, he is busy doing something. Why don't you give him a ring later?\n#Person1#: OK, that's fine. Thank you.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1#'ll ring Mr. Robert later for he's busy.","topic":"speak to someone"}
{"fname":"train_792","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to check out.\n#Person1#: Yes, of course sir. What's your name and your room number, PLS?\n#Person2#: Jack Remington, room 1408.\n#Person1#: Ok, here is your bill, Mr. Remington.\n#Person2#: Which of these is my bill?\n#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry sir. I forgot to explain that to you. This one is an allowance slip. We made a mistake in your bill and overcharged you 120 dollars. So we had to write up an allowance slip and deduct 120 dollars from your bill.\n#Person2#: I see. So this is the bill then and the total is. . . ?\n#Person1#: Down here, 800 dollars. How do you wish to settle your account, sir, in cash or by credit card?\n#Person2#: In cash.\n#Person1#: Is that US dollars?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, PLS. I'll write out a receipt for you.","summary":"#Person1# serves Jack Remington to check out and gives him the bill. #Person1# explains to Jack that they made a mistake in his bill and have corrected it.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_793","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you with something?\n#Person2#: I need to cancel one of my accounts.\n#Person1#: Is there a problem with it?\n#Person2#: I don't need it anymore.\n#Person1#: What would you like to do with all the money in this account?\n#Person2#: Just transfer it over to my remaining account.\n#Person1#: I can do that.\n#Person2#: That would be great.\n#Person1#: Do you want to take any money out?\n#Person2#: Not today.\n#Person1#: It's going to take a moment for me to cancel your account.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Take your time.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to cancel one of #Person2#'s account and transfer the money to #Person2#'s remaining account.","topic":"cancel an account"}
{"fname":"train_794","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Steven. Annie said that you and Julia have had a quarrel, haven't you?\n#Person2#: That's true. We had an argument yesterday. She blamed me for not preparing the supper that day, but it was her turn to cook the dinner.\n#Person1#: That's the reason why you fought?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: You two are always quarrelling over little things.\n#Person2#: That wasn't my fault, but she said'you're a disgrace'to me. I'm about to explode!\n#Person1#: Are you still mad at her now?\n#Person2#: To be honest, I'm not, and I regret a little what I have done.\n#Person1#: Will you apologize to her?\n#Person2#: No way. It's her who should apologize.","summary":"Steven tells #Person1# he argued with Julia yesterday. Steven regrets a little now but he won't apologize.","topic":"have an argument"}
{"fname":"train_795","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your appraisal with the boss?\n#Person2#: Oh it was really good. Do you know, he's the nicest boss I'Ve had here.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think he's the most relaxed person in management.\n#Person2#: What's more, he said I was the hardest working person in the office!\n#Person1#: That's good. Maybe you'll get promoted.\n#Person2#: I hope so. Then I'll be the happiest person in our office too!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the boss is nice, and #Person2#'s happy with the boss's praise.","topic":"the boss"}
{"fname":"train_796","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Thank you, but I'm just looking around. How much does this skirt cost?\n#Person1#: This is the new style. Two hundred and twenty-eight.\n#Person2#: May I try it on?\n#Person1#: Of course, please.\n#Person2#: Can you give me a better deal?\n#Person1#: Two hundred and ten yuan. It is the lowest price.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll give one hundred and eighty yuan for it.\n#Person1#: Well, two hundred yuan.\n#Person2#: No, this is my final offer.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll wrap it for you.","summary":"#Person2# buys a skirt for 180 yuan after bargaining for it with #Person1#.","topic":"bargaining"}
{"fname":"train_797","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dan, did you want to see me?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, Sue, please sit down. We need some help.\n#Person1#: What can I do?\n#Person2#: Look at this schedule. There are four conferences in April. And there aren't enough representatives to cover all of them.\n#Person1#: But I am not on the executive staff.\n#Person2#: I know, but you have studied management and merchandising. And we have openings for more managerial people. There is a good opportunity for you here.\n#Person1#: That sounds wonderful. But what do you want me to do?\n#Person2#: There's a conference in Seattle on the 18th of April. I want you to represent us.\n#Person1#: That's a big responsibility.\n#Person2#: You'll do very well, and I'm pretty sure.\n#Person1#: Is there a lot to learn?\n#Person2#: There are a few things, but they aren't difficult.\n#Person1#: There isn't much time left. Can I start now?\n#Person2#: There are some reports on the previous conferences in the files. You can study those.\n#Person1#: Can you give me any guidelines about etiquette in other countries?\n#Person2#: There are several overall guidelines that apply to international conferences.\n#Person1#: Then where can I find all the country-specific information?\n#Person2#: Usually you can call that country's embassy or consulate. Most of them have printed materials for business visitors. And there are also travel books available at public libraries. If you don't have enough time, you can also ask Sally, as she attended the conference there last time.\n#Person1#: Great. And will our company arrange for transportation?\n#Person2#: Yes. Tell the travel department about what you think you'll need, and they can make arrangements for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I will give it my best shot.","summary":"Dan wants Sue to represent them to attend a conference in Seattle. He tells her the things needed to learn and the overall guidelines that apply to international conferences. Sue can find the country-specific information by calling that country's embassy or consulate.","topic":"attend a conference"}
{"fname":"train_798","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, how are things going, Steve?\n#Person2#: Well, to be honest Carla, I was feeling great on Saturday, but I started to feel sick Sunday afternoon. I thought I'd get better, but I feel worse than before. And I'm really worried because I'm scheduled to give a presentation at work on Friday, so I have to be better by then.\n#Person1#: Well, what seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Well, I thought I had the flu, but the doctor said it was just a bad cold. He gave me some cold medicine to take care of my stuffy nose and fever. I'm supposed to take the medicine three times a day after eating, but it doesn't seem to help. He also told me to stay off my feet for a day or so, but I'm so busy these days.\n#Person1#: Listen, forget about that medicine! I have just the thing to get rid of bad colds. You see, my mom is really into herbal medicine.\n#Person2#: Oh, no thanks.\n#Person1#: Ah, come on! Give it a try. You just take some of my mom's herbal tea and drink it four times a day. Believe me. You'll be up and dancing around in no time.\n#Person2#: Dancing around in no time, right? Well, I guess. Nothing else seems to be doing the job.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll come by your place at 7:30. See you then.","summary":"Steve tells Carla he feels sick since Sunday and he has to recover before his presentation on Friday. He got some medicine from the doctor but it doesn't help. Carla recommends him to try her mom's herbal tea, which is more effective.","topic":"feel sick"}
{"fname":"train_799","dialogue":"#Person1#: My camera has broken down. I'm thinking of buying a new one.\n#Person2#: Try MA-205. You won't regret it.\n#Person1#: I know this model is of a good quality and design but it's too expensive.\n#Person2#: You can buy a cheaper one on the Internet.\n#Person1#: On the Internet? How?\n#Person2#: Use a search engine and search for cheap MA-205.\n#Person1#: A search engine? Em, what's that?\n#Person2#: You really live in the stone age. All right, tell me your budget and I'll see whether I can get one for you.","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# to buy a cheaper MA-205 on the Internet by using a search engine.","topic":"buy a camera"}
{"fname":"train_800","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word.\n#Person2#: Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV.\n#Person1#: Oh? What are you watching?\n#Person2#: I'm watching a cowboy film.\n#Person1#: Can Mr. Taylor help me?\n#Person2#: No, he can't now, Paul. He's reading.\n#Person1#: What is he reading?\n#Person2#: He's reading a magazine.\n#Person1#: What about Kate?\n#Person2#: Oh, she can't help you either. She's making a phone call now.\n#Person1#: Oh? Who's she calling?\n#Person2#: She's calling her boyfriend.\n#Person1#: Then where is Jack? Can I ask for help from him?\n#Person2#: He hasn't been home yet...Why? You're asking a lot of questions tonight, Paul.\n#Person1#: Am I?...Well, I'm practicing my English.","summary":"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.","topic":"ask questions"}
{"fname":"train_801","dialogue":"#Person1#: You must have enjoyed using your new camera on your trip.\n#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.","summary":"#Person2# left the new camera in a friend's car.","topic":"lose the camera"}
{"fname":"train_802","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, here we are, deep in the forest. With me is Dr. Green, can you tell us a little about this wonderful place?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. As you can see, the forest is full of trees, birds and insects.\n#Person1#: Yes, there are strange and beautiful plants everywhere. How many different kinds of plants are there?\n#Person2#: Well, in just one square kilometer of the forest, you can find about 1,500 different kinds of plants and 750 different kinds of trees. And many of them don't grow in any other places of the world.\n#Person1#: Really? Now I'm sure the people listening to this program can hear this unbelievable noise of birds. What's making all the noise?\n#Person2#: Well, of course. The forest is full of living things. You can find about 400 different kinds of birds in just one square kilometer.\n#Person1#: Really? How interesting!","summary":"#Person1# and Dr. Green are doing a program. Dr. Green introduces that there're many different kinds of plants and birds in the forest.","topic":"plants and birds"}
{"fname":"train_803","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello!\n#Person2#: Hello, Mike! This is Jane.\n#Person1#: Oh. Hello, Jane!\n#Person2#: Listen, Mike! I've got a real problem.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: The car's broken down.\n#Person1#: Oh, not again.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I checked the oil and I checked almost everything. It's just not starting at all.\n#Person1#: You have to get rid of it, you know.\n#Person2#: I know, I know. But look, the thing is, I've got to pick Tom up at the airport. Can I......?\n#Person1#: Use my car? Yes, of course.\n#Person2#: That'll be great! It's very kind of you.\n#Person1#: Come on when you like. I don't need it till tonight.\n#Person2#: OK! I'll be around in about an hour. Thanks a lot!\n#Person1#: It's all right. See you then!\n#Person2#: See you!","summary":"Jane tells Mike her car is broken but she has to pick Tom. Mike lends his car to her.","topic":"car is broken"}
{"fname":"train_804","dialogue":"#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.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don't we go together?","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s car. #Person2# suggests going together.","topic":"borrow the car"}
{"fname":"train_805","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.\n#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the States?\n#Person2#: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution.\n#Person1#: When and where is this conference being held?\n#Person2#: It's being held in the first two weeks of February at the University of Stanford in California.\n#Person1#: Who will pay your expenses?\n#Person2#: The University of Stanford. Here is the official letter of invitation.\n#Person1#: I see. Fine. When do you want to go?\n#Person2#: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be difficult. Why don't you phone me about January 10th? I should be able to give you an answer then.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s visit to the States and will give #Person2# an answer about January 10th.","topic":"the passport"}
{"fname":"train_806","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, but would you have time to answer a few questions?\n#Person2#: What's it about?\n#Person1#: We're doing some market research for a new television channel starting in two years' time.\n#Person2#: OK, why not?\n#Person1#: Lovely, we'll just work through this form. And if we could start with some personal background information.\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Right, if I could just have your age...\n#Person2#: 35.\n#Person1#: Right, great. And your job?\n#Person2#: Systems analyst, but for the form I don't know whether it would count as professional or business or what.\n#Person1#: What do you think?\n#Person2#: OK, it's more like business.\n#Person1#: Fine. And would you mind my asking about your salary? Or we can leave it blank.\n#Person2#: No, I don't mind. It's 40,000 a year.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Right... about your current watching habits..., what would you say is your main reason for watching TV?\n#Person2#: Well, at work I tend to read for information and what have you, so I'd say that with TV it probably just helps me relax and unwind.\n#Person1#: Fine. And how many hours a day on average do you watch TV?\n#Person2#: Not a lot really... I should say just over an hour.\n#Person1#: So what are the two main times of the day that you watch TV?\n#Person2#: Well, a little around breakfast time and then it tends to be really late eleven or even midnight- when I've finished work.\n#Person1#: And what sort of programmes do you go for?\n#Person2#: Some news bulletins but I also really like to put my feet up with some of the old comedy shows.\n#Person1#: Fine. And turning to the new channel..., which type of programmes would you like to see more of?\n#Person2#: Well, I certainly don't think we need any more factual programmes like news and documentaries. I think we need more about things like local information..., you know, providing a service for the community. And in the same vein, perhaps more for younger viewers..., you know, good quality stuff.\n#Person1#: Ah ha. And if you had to give the new directors some specific advice when they set up the channel, what advice would you give them?\n#Person2#: I think I'd advise them to pay a lot of attention to the quality of the actual broadcast, you know, the sound system. People are very fussy these days about that and in general I think they ought to do lots more of these kinds of interview, you know, talking with their potential customers.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm glad you think it's valuable!\n#Person2#: Certainly... yeah.\n#Person1#: Good. OK, this will be a commercial channel of course, but how often do you think it is tolerable to have adverts?\n#Person2#: Well, out of that list I'd say every quarter of an hour. I don't think we can complain about that, as long as they don't last tot ten minutes each time!\n#Person1#: Quite. And would you be willing to attend any of our special promotions for the new channel?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd be very happy to, as long as they're held here in my area.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll make a note of that. And finally, may we put you on our mailing list?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd prefer not..., except for the information about the promotion you mentioned.\n#Person1#: Can I have your name and address?\n#Person2#: Of course ... here's my card.\n#Person1#: Oh, lovely..., and thank you very much for your time and we look forward to seeing you.\n#Person2#: Yes, indeed. Urn, thanks.","summary":"#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 of programs #Person2# watches. Finally, #Person2# gives the specific advice of paying attention to the quality of the actual broadcast to the new directors when they set up the channels. #Person2# is willing to attend #Person1#'s special promotion for the new channel.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_807","dialogue":"#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?\n#Person2#: You know this isn't the first time that people are saying Brazil will be a great economic power. The same thing was said over a hundred year ago. But it didn't happen.\n#Person1#: Yes, but you must admit the world's a very different place now.\n#Person2#: Of course. In fact I believe there's maybe some truth in the prediction this time around. First of all, though, we must remember the problems facing Brazil at the moment.\n#Person1#: Such as...?\n#Person2#: There's an enormous gap between the rich and the poor in this country. In Sal Paulo, you can see shopping malls full of designer goods right next door to the slam areas without proper water and electricity supplies. A lot of work needs to be done to help people in those areas improve their lives.\n#Person1#: What needs to be done?\n#Person2#: Education, for example. For Brazil to be successful, we need to offer education to all Brazilians. Successful countries like South Korea and Singapore have excellent education systems. Brazil needs to learn from these countries.\n#Person1#: So you are hopeful for the future.\n#Person2#: As I said earlier, I'm hopeful. This isn't an easy job. We need to make sure that these important opportunities for Brazil aren't wasted, as they were in the past.","summary":"#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 for the future.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_808","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, James, how is the job search going?\n#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?\n#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 position.\n#Person2#: That's great. Which one did you like?\n#Person1#: I haven't decided yet. Of course, it will be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston, but I may go to California.\n#Person2#: That will be a big move.\n#Person1#: So tell me about your plans?\n#Person2#: Well, I applied to six newspapers. Last week, I had an interview with New York Times.\n#Person1#: How did it go?\n#Person2#: Not so well. I think they are looking for people with some experience.\n#Person1#: Have you had any other interviews?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren't many jobs out there.\n#Person1#: That's too bad.\n#Person2#: Yes, I had a hope to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn't seem likely now.\n#Person1#: What will you do if you can't find a job?\n#Person2#: In that case, I'll begin working on the master's degree in the fall.\n#Person1#: Good luck.","summary":"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.","topic":"job search"}
{"fname":"train_809","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm free this afternoon. Shall we go to the movies?\n#Person2#: OK. But I hate love stories. Any films about war on today?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. How about the theatre?\n#Person2#: Well, most plays are badly written, though they're cheap.\n#Person1#: Let's go to a concert. You like music very much, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, light music. But now you can only hear noisy music, American songs or songs where you can't understand a single word.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do then?\n#Person2#: Why not go to the library to borrow some books. You like reading as much as I do, don't you?\n#Person1#: OK, let's.","summary":"After denying #Person1#'s many suggestions, #Person2# ultimately decides to go to the library to borrow some books with #Person1#.","topic":"this afternoon's plan"}
{"fname":"train_810","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to make a complaint.\n#Person2#: Really? What seems to be the problem?\n#Person1#: Well, don't you think you are playing the music too loudly?\n#Person2#: Oh? I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was so loud.\n#Person1#: Yes. I am preparing for my exam next week and your music is bothering me a great deal that I can't hear myself think.\n#Person2#: Sorry. I'll turn it down.","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# that #Person2# plays the music too loudly. #Person2# feels sorry.","topic":"make a complaint"}
{"fname":"train_811","dialogue":"#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. \n#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. \n#Person1#: What should I do then? \n#Person2#: I recommend you ride a bike instead of commuting by bus. It may offer you many beneits. First, it's good for your health. I'm afraid it's not necessary for me to further elaborate. While lots of people spend time like an hour each morning exercising, a bike ride to work not only builds you up, but also makes full use of time. You might as well sleep out for a longer hour. \n#Person1#: I know cycling is always a more favorable choice than a bus. After all, it's a sport. But do you think it a pleasant experience to take in the dirty, pollued air on the road? \n#Person2#: Well, such things are just unavoidable in a great metropolis like Beijing. I think a still more desirable benefit is psychological. Bicycling home after work can help release your stress. Life in the offices is miserable. You just sit there in a daze, gazing at the monitor and dealing with files and documents. Why don't you give a full play to your energy after work? Enjoy the speed on the road. Just think, you are falshing past the poles with your own energy. How great! ","summary":"#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.","topic":"ride a bike"}
{"fname":"train_812","dialogue":"#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. \n#Person2#: Great advice! \n#Person3#: Sort of like Mom's! \n#Person1#: Hey, watch it! \n#Person3#: Just kiddin'! \n#Person2#: Life sounds great in this town! Oh! Before I forget, guys, where can I rent movies? I love watching movies in my spare time. \n#Person1#: Me too! Let's see. There are two video stores close to your apartment. Lucky you! One's Blockbuster, and the other's That's Rentertainment. I believe they both have specials on weekdays, right Will? \n#Person3#: Yup. But not for the new releases. It's usually a buck each for the older movies. \n#Person1#: Are you guys ready to go to the mall? \n#Person2#: Sure. \n#Person1#: Masa, don't forget to take your shopping list with you. \n#Person2#: Thanks for reminding me. \n#Person1#: You're welcome. What are we waiting for? Let's go. ","summary":"#Person1# suggests they buy things at specialized stores. Masa plans to rent movies, and Masa will go to the mall with #Person1# and #Person3#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_813","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading? \n#Person2#: Oh, it's the latest novel by Ray Blune. It's a sic-fi thriller. \n#Person1#: I thought he usually wrote horror books. \n#Person2#: He does. He's good at this genre too. It's a captivating read. \n#Person1#: We're going to the bookshop. Would you like to join us? \n#Person2#: Yes, I would. I need to buy a textbook for my course and, as you know, I love browsing through the latest paperbacks. \n#Person1#: Me too. I need something to read on the flight to New York. I can never sleep on planes. Sarah wants to pick up some children's books for her daughter. \n#Person2#: I want to look at nelson mandela's autobiography. \n#Person1#: This is sure to be a worthwhile read. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the book #Person2# is reading. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the bookshop together, and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"buy books"}
{"fname":"train_814","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh! You're engaged! What a beautiful engagement ring! Who to? \n#Person2#: Of course Mike. Who else? We fell in love at first sight. \n#Person1#: When's the wedding going to be? \n#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. There are a lot of things to sort out, you know. \n#Person1#: Are you having a big wedding? \n#Person2#: Yes, I've always dream of having a big wedding. \n#Person1#: But what do you say about that? \n#Person2#: I don't really enjoy big occasions, but I think I'll come round to the idea in the end, It only happens once in a lifetime. \n#Person1#: Perhaps I'll agree with Mike. I couldn't stand a big wedding with many relatives and friends of my parents or my wife whom I'd never met before. ","summary":"#Person1# sees #Person2#'s engagement ring and asks about her wedding. #Person2# will agree with Mike that not have a big wedding.","topic":"the wedding"}
{"fname":"train_815","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wanna register for this mathematics course. \n#Person2#: I'm sorry registration has closed. \n#Person1#: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes. \n#Person2#: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the state. And that's what our budget is based on. Who told you that anyway? \n#Person1#: Some woman in here when I tried to register three weeks ago. She said I just had to pay a late fee. \n#Person2#: She must have been a part-time worker. They didn't have much training. Why didn't you register then? \n#Person1#: She said I couldn't until I had my birth certificate. Here it is. \n#Person2#: Huh, that is no reason to demand a birth certificate. We only need to establish residency, you know, a phone bill with your name and address on it would have been fine. \n#Person1#: Serious? Only the proof of my address. \n#Person2#: Yes, I am afraid she gave you the wrong information. \n#Person1#: But it's unfair. \n#Person2#: Well, I sympathize with your problem, but, to be honest, I don't think there is any thing anyone can do for you. You were trapped in the system. If you want, you can talk to the director. She will help you if she can. \n#Person1#: Great. \n#Person2#: Don't get your hopes up. ","summary":"#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.","topic":"registration"}
{"fname":"train_816","dialogue":"#Person1#: what are you looking for? \n#Person2#: I want to buy a new camcorder for my trip this summer. \n#Person1#: do you know what camcorder options are available? \n#Person2#: not really. I thought I'd just have a look today. \n#Person1#: whould you like to look at the new digital camcorders that have just come in? \n#Person2#: sure. I'd like to see the smallest camcorder that you have first. \n#Person1#: ok. This Sony model is their newest and our most popular camcorder. Why don't you see if you like the way it feel? \n#Person2#: it's very light. That would be good. How is the battery life? \n#Person1#: it's got an above-average battery life. It lasts up tp 12 hours and can be charged in 30 minutes. \n#Person2#: can you also take still photos with this? \n#Person1#: yes, that is an option. \n#Person2#: how about night vision? Can you use it in the dark? \n#Person1#: yes. I can show you examples of some footages that was taken with this camera in the dark. \n#Person2#: that's not bad at all. How's the microphone? Does it pick up much sound? \n#Person1#: It can record any sound that's within about 8 feet of the camera. \n#Person2#: how does that compare with other models? \n#Person1#: there are models that can pick up more sound than this one, but they're much bigger and heavier than this one. \n#Person2#: I guess you can't have everything, can you? ","summary":"#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#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_817","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dalian is a beautiful city. Do you agree? \n#Person2#: I suppose I do. \n#Person1#: The climate here is pleasant. \n#Person2#: They usually said it\n#Person1#: This city is really comfortable to living. \n#Person2#: It sure is \n#Person1#: No other city can match it. It's heaven. \n#Person2#: Well, if you live in other as long enough you love them just as much. \n#Person1#: Maybe. \n#Person2#: That's for sure. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think Dalian is a beautiful city and comfortable to live in.","topic":"love for Dalian"}
{"fname":"train_818","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time is it, Steven?\n#Person2#: Uh, it's 7:30. Aren't you going to finish your breakfast?\n#Person1#: I don't have much time. I've got a lot to do downtown today.\n#Person2#: If you're coming into the city, we may have lunch together.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's say 1 o'clock. I'll go to the gym. I have an aerobics class until 11:45. Oh, and it would have to be some place quick.\n#Person2#: How come?\n#Person1#: I have a hair appointment at 2:30.\n#Person2#: Oh, OK. What else are you doing today?\n#Person1#: I'm meeting Rebecca to do some shopping at 5:30 PM.\n#Person2#: Tough day.\n#Person1#: Well, it is my day off, you know.\n#Person2#: OK, OK. Enjoy your morning. I'll see you later.\n#Person1#: You better get going to. You're not even dressed yet.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about me. I'll get to work on time.","summary":"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.","topic":"a busy day"}
{"fname":"train_819","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time. What seems to be the trouble now?\n#Person2#: I feel very tired. I've got a bad headache, and I can't sleep well almost every night.\n#Person1#: Have you been eating properly? Eating the right kind of food is very important for your health, you know?\n#Person2#: Well, I haven't been eating too well, I guess. I have a lot of work to do, and I usually only have enough time to have a sandwich, and a cup of coffee for lunch.\n#Person1#: And what about dinner?\n#Person2#: Sometimes I'm too tired to eat anything at all.\n#Person1#: It's too bad, you must have a well balanced diet. But I think the most important thing for you to do right now, is to have a good rest.\n#Person2#: Yes, I agree.","summary":"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.","topic":"feel sick"}
{"fname":"train_820","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been having trouble breathing lately, so I made a doctors appointment for Monday morning.\n#Person2#: I thought you just went to the doctor for that same problem.\n#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 for too long.\n#Person2#: That happened to my uncle once. While I hope it turns out OK for you. Let me know if you need me to bring anything over for you tomorrow after the appointment.\n#Person1#: Thanks. You're a good friend.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# made a doctor's appointment because #Person1# has trouble breathing lately. #Person2# shows concerns.","topic":"feel sick"}
{"fname":"train_821","dialogue":"#Person1#: I read a report on the people who can use a foreign language, mainly English.\n#Person2#: Really? What's it about?\n#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.\n#Person2#: I can't agree more. There are more and more People learning foreign languages.\n#Person1#: That's true. About 35% of the people are learning or willing to learn a foreign language.\n#Person2#: As far as I'm concerned, many People, especially students are forced to do so because of exams.\n#Person1#: Yes, that accounts for twenty one percent. There are also about 15% of the people who take foreign languages to be useless and they take no interest in them at all.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# a report #Person1# reads that mainly on people's different attitudes for learning a foreign language.","topic":"learn foreign languages"}
{"fname":"train_822","dialogue":"#Person1#: More and more people are using reusable grocery bags now.\n#Person2#: They're much stronger than plastic bags. And I can fit more in them, too.\n#Person1#: Grocery stores like them, too. Because they can make money by selling them.\n#Person2#: What's more, you can use them for more than one purpose. I heard that only 3% of plastic bags. Imagine all that waste.\n#Person1#: And my local grocery store, regular plastic bags aren't free anymore. In addition, they take $0.10 off your bill for every reusable bag you bring yourself.\n#Person2#: It's great to see we're taking steps to create a healthier environment.","summary":"More people use reusable grocery bags now. #Person1# and #Person2# think it's a step to create a healthier environment.","topic":"reusable grocery bags"}
{"fname":"train_823","dialogue":"#Person1#: Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head.\n#Person2#: What crime did I commit?\n#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 silent. You don't have to make any statement against your will. You have the right to defense counsel. You have the right to request an investigation of evidence favorable to your case. Do you understand your rights?\n#Person2#: I am innocent.","summary":"The police found drugs in #Person2#'s house and are taking #Person2# into custody, but #Person2# claims to be innocent.","topic":"custody"}
{"fname":"train_824","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to buy a new living room set.\n#Person2#: Where are you going to buy one?\n#Person1#: I'm really not sure.\n#Person2#: You like my living room set, don't you?\n#Person1#: Where did you buy it?\n#Person2#: I found mine at IKEA.\n#Person1#: Are they expensive?\n#Person2#: Everything I got from IKEA cost me a couple thousand.\n#Person1#: Is the furniture crafted well?\n#Person2#: The furniture isn't built cheap.\n#Person1#: I'll pay the money, as long as I'm getting what I pay for.\n#Person2#: You will feel comfortable paying the money.","summary":"#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.","topic":"living room set"}
{"fname":"train_825","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need a snack from the cafeteria.\n#Person2#: What are you thinking of getting?\n#Person1#: I only want some chips.\n#Person2#: I think I may get something too.\n#Person1#: What do you plan on buying?\n#Person2#: I have a sweet tooth. I want candy.\n#Person1#: What kind of candy do you want?\n#Person2#: I really want some chocolate.\n#Person1#: What kind of chocolate do you want?\n#Person2#: I either want a Snickers or a Kit Kat.\n#Person1#: The cafeteria doesn't sell Kit Kats.\n#Person2#: Then I guess I'll just get a Snickers.","summary":"#Person1# will buy some chips and #Person2# will get a Snickers from the Cafeteria.","topic":"buy snacks"}
{"fname":"train_826","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I make a good impression in the interview?\n#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.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Don't boast and don't be modest.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by this? You can't do the two things at the same time.\n#Person2#: Appear confident and show the interviewers that you're competent. Don't exaggerate things or you'll give the impression that you're talking big.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Try to be natural, alert and interested.\n#Person1#: You'Ve given me very valuable advice and I have more confidence in myself now. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: My pleasure. Good luck to you.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions about making a good impression in interviews. #Person1# feels more confident and grateful.","topic":"interview preparation"}
{"fname":"train_827","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Madam. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello. Yes, I'm here to redeem a Treasury Note. It's not at the maturity date yet, but it is an emergency.\n#Person1#: OK, can I see the note and some ID, please?\n#Person2#: There you are. As you can see, the maturity isn't up yet.\n#Person1#: You do realise that you must pay a 0. 2 % charge for premature cancellation, right?\n#Person2#: Oh, really? No, I wasn't aware of that.\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, yes. You see, this is a three-year note ; it was issued over a year ago, but not over two years. So, you will have to pay. I'm sorry about that.","summary":"#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.","topic":"Treasury Note"}
{"fname":"train_828","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to the cafeteria downstairs?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#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.\n#Person2#: No problem. What should I bring?\n#Person1#: I am not picky on food. Just bring me the day menu.","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to get #Person1# a takeaway from the cafeteria.","topic":"get a takeaway"}
{"fname":"train_829","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mumm. Those burgers smell great. It's perfect day for a barbecue.\n#Person2#: It sure is. I'm glad it didn't rain. My name's Mike Gates, by the way.\n#Person1#: Oh, hi! I'm Barbara Johnson. Nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. What's your name again?\n#Person1#: Barbara. But please, just call me Barb.\n#Person2#: So Barb. . . what do you do?\n#Person1#: I'm studying medicine.\n#Person2#: Really? Where?\n#Person1#: At Harvard. What about you?\n#Person2#: I'm an engineer at IBM.\n#Person1#: Oh, are you? That sounds interesting.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I like it. Hey, it looks like the food is ready.\n#Person1#: Good. I'm starving.","summary":"Barbara Johnson and Mike Gates meet for the first time at a barbecue. They introduce themselves to each other.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_830","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tomorrow will be my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing?\n#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 colleagues. It depends on the company's dress code.\n#Person1#: Indeed, I found most of the employees dress casually when I went to the interview. Only the manager was in suit and tie and he just came back from a ceremony. It seems that their dress code is not that formal. Probably, I should put on car key and simple shirt.\n#Person2#: Whatever you choose, make sure they are neat and clean.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# suggestions about what to wear on #Person1#'s first day at work.","topic":"dress code"}
{"fname":"train_831","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bill. Are you going to the commencement?\n#Person2#: Yes. Do you want to go with me?\n#Person1#: OK. ( Several minutes later. ) Let's go into the school auditorium.\n#Person2#: Now that take this seat. Do you see those piles of red diplomas on the desks on the stage?\n#Person1#: Yes. I find my heart is now rising and falling like waves, all sorts of feelings welling up in my heart.\n#Person2#: That's true. Four years'trails and hardships, joys and sorrows of life are gushing out to my mind all together. I can hardly tell whether I am joyful or gloomy at the moment when I am about to leave the campus and to start a new stage of my life.\n#Person1#: How time flies. Look, the president of the college has come onto the stage.\n#Person2#: He's going to make the opening speech.","summary":"#Person1# goes to the commencement with Bill. They express their feelings about graduating.","topic":"graduation"}
{"fname":"train_832","dialogue":"#Person1#: We need to elect club officials before the summer starts.\n#Person2#: I guess we should start with nominees first.\n#Person1#: Let's make it the first item of business in our next meeting.\n#Person2#: We should probably let everyone know ahead of time so they will be prepared.\n#Person1#: Can you take care of sending out a bulletin by e-mail to all the club members?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can do that this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Let's schedule the actual election times the week after the nominations. Doesn't that seem logical?\n#Person2#: Yes, let me put it on the calendar.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# plan the election of club officials. They will hold the election the week after the nominations in their next meeting.","topic":"club officials election"}
{"fname":"train_833","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would it be all right if I went home next weekend?\n#Person2#: For What?\n#Person1#: Well, I want to surprise my brother showing up for his birthday.\n#Person2#: Well, that sounds like it would be OK. Just be careful.","summary":"#Person2# confirms to #Person1# that it's OK to go home next weekend as a birthday surprise for #Person1#'s brother.","topic":"Birthday Surprise"}
{"fname":"train_834","dialogue":"#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.\n#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.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I'Ve really enjoyed my time here. I've grown both personally and professionally with this company.\n#Person2#: And, as well as being a pleasure to work with, you'Ve been instrumental in helping us complete many key projects.\n#Person1#: It will be hard to say good-bye. This office has become like a second home to me.\n#Person2#: My feelings are mixed on the issue too. By helping you I'm losing a valuable and trusted employee. However I think you are taking a step in the right direction.","summary":"#Person1# is leaving #Person1#'s company to move #Person1#'s career in a new direction. \n#Person2#'s glad to offer any help with that. They express their mixed feeling.","topic":"leave the Company"}
{"fname":"train_835","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you obtained any certificate of technical qualifications or license?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have received an Engineers Qualification Certificate and a drivers license.\n#Person1#: How many years have you had the drivers license?\n#Person2#: I have two years driving experience.\n#Person1#: That's good. What special skills do you have, can you tell me?\n#Person2#: I have experience in computer operation, proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.\n#Person1#: What computer languages have you learned?\n#Person2#: Visual C + +, C and Delphi.\n#Person1#: Have you gotten any special training in programming?\n#Person2#: No, but I have database programming experience and network knowledge.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s certificate of technical qualifications, license, special skills, and experience in programming.","topic":"Interview"}
{"fname":"train_836","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's very nice of you to invite me.\n#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?\n#Person1#: Thank you. This is my first time to come to a Chinese restaurant. Could you tell me the different features of Chinese food?\n#Person2#: Generally speaking, Cantonese food is a bit light ; Shanghai food is rather oily ; and Hunan dishes are very spicy, having a strong and hot taste.\n#Person1#: Chinese dishes are exquisitely prepared, delicious, and very palatable. They are very good in colour, flavour, and taste.\n#Person2#: Mr. Liu, would you care for another helping?\n#Person1#: No more, thank you. I'm quite full.\n#Person2#: Did you enjoy the meal?\n#Person1#: It's the most delicious dinner I've had for a long time. It's such a rich dinner.\n#Person2#: I'm so glad you like it.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much for your hospitality.","summary":"#Person2# invites Mr. Liu to a Chinese restaurant and introduces different features of Chinese food. Mr. Liu expresses his gratitude for #Person2#'s hospitality.","topic":"Chinese Food"}
{"fname":"train_837","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so hungry! Can you buy me a burrito?\n#Person2#: I don't have any money to buy you a burrito.\n#Person1#: Please? I haven't eaten anything all day.\n#Person2#: Look, I only have money to buy myself a burrito.\n#Person1#: I'm so hungry, I could eat a whole cow!\n#Person2#: If you're so hungry, why don't you ask someone else for money?\n#Person1#: I get paid on Friday, I'll pay you back then.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess on Friday, then you can eat.\n#Person1#: That's pretty messed up.\n#Person2#: Why don't you just go home and eat?\n#Person1#: I don't want to go all the way home just to eat.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess you're out of luck.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to buy #Person1# a burrito because #Person1# has no money. #Person2# refuses.","topic":"borrow money"}
{"fname":"train_838","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to check in now. Here is my ticket.\n#Person2#: Don't you have any luggage to check in?\n#Person1#: No, sir.\n#Person2#: Do you have a seat preference?\n#Person1#: I'd like an aisle seat. I feel terrible near the window.\n#Person2#: Here is your boarding pass. Have a nice day.","summary":"#Person1# checks in and gets an aisle seat with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"Check in"}
{"fname":"train_839","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, and welcome to our bank. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I need some advice about my fixed deposits.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: No, no problem. It's just that one of them is due and I'm not sure how to deal with it.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, you have two choices ; you can renew it or redeem it. Which would you prefer?\n#Person2#: Mmmm. . . well, I am happy with your service so far, so I'd like to renew it, please.\n#Person1#: Not a problem. But may I just inform you that we have introduced a new service called Account Renewing upon Maturity?\n#Person2#: Yes. . .\n#Person1#: You see, that means when anything is up for renewal, we do it automatically and you don't have to physically come here to sort it out. All you need to do is sign here and we'll set it all up for you.\n#Person2#: That's just perfect for me. I live pretty far from the centre and it can be a chore getting in.","summary":"#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.","topic":"consultation"}
{"fname":"train_840","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like the apartment so far?\n#Person2#: I see a problem.\n#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: I noticed that the faucet in the kitchen is leaking.\n#Person1#: That's no big deal.\n#Person2#: It's going to be a problem when my water bill comes.\n#Person1#: What do you want me to do about it?\n#Person2#: I would like you to fix the problem.\n#Person1#: I won't be able to do that right now.\n#Person2#: Well, I won't be able to rent the apartment until the problem is fixed.\n#Person1#: Fine, I'll have it fixed for you.\n#Person2#: I'm happy that we'Ve come to an agreement.","summary":"#Person2# won't rent the apartment unless the leaking faucet is fixed. #Person1# is reluctant to fix it at first but agrees finally.","topic":"rent the apartment"}
{"fname":"train_841","dialogue":"#Person1#: What was the biggest turing point in your life?\n#Person2#: I use I would say that would be moving out of my parents' house for the first time.\n#Person1#: Really? Why is that?\n#Person2#: Till I moved out of my parents' home, I became a lot more independent.\n#Person1#: What would you say was the lowest point in your life?\n#Person2#: That would definitely be getting a divorce.\n#Person1#: What went wrong?\n#Person2#: We just weren't right for each other.\n#Person1#: How long were you married?\n#Person2#: The marriage only lasted about a year.\n#Person1#: Have you remarried since then?\n#Person2#: Yes, I got married to a man that I met shortly after I divorced my first husband.\n#Person1#: Do you think you'll ever get a divorce again?\n#Person2#: Oh I hope not, my first marriage was a mistake, but this one isn't.\n#Person1#: How long have you been married?\n#Person2#: About 15 years now.\n#Person1#: Do you think you'll still love him when he is old and gray?\n#Person2#: I think so, hopefully we'll have a long and a happy life together.\n#Person1#: I'm sure you will.","summary":"#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.","topic":"life discussion"}
{"fname":"train_842","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, did you call for an exterminator?\n#Person2#: Yes! Thank goodness you're here. These bugs are driving us crazy!\n#Person1#: What sort of pest are we dealing with?\n#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, and last night I saw a huge rat out in the backyard!\n#Person1#: Well, there's nothing we can't handle. I'll spray the floorboards and walls to get rid of the cockroaches, but the termites will be harder to get rid of. We will have to cover the entire house and fumigate it. Unfortunately that means you will have to find a place to stay for the next three days.\n#Person2#: No problem, just get rid of the bugs!","summary":"#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.","topic":"Exterminator"}
{"fname":"train_843","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Elizabeth. How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you're all right? You look a bit worried today. Is anything wrong?\n#Person2#: Well, yes, there is something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice.\n#Person1#: Of course, if I can.\n#Person2#: Well, last night when I returned from the theatre, I found that I'd lost my wallet.\n#Person1#: Oh dear! That's terrible! What was in your wallet?\n#Person2#: Well, some money. of course, my visa, all my identity cards and some photos.\n#Person1#: Well, if were you, I'd go to the police station straight away and report it.\n#Person2#: Yes, I've already done that, and they said they'd look for it. But we're leaving soon and I need my visa and identity cards badly.\n#Person1#: Oh dear! What a pity! Are you sure you lost the wallet in the theatre?\n#Person2#: Yes, quite sure.\n#Person1#: I think you should put an advertisement in the China Daily, saying when and where you lost it.\n#Person2#: But that takes too long.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute! My uncle lives in Beijing and he lives very close to the theatre. I'll telephone him and ask him to go there to inquire about it. You'd better have breakfast now and I'll meet you later.","summary":"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.","topic":"lose a wallet"}
{"fname":"train_844","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am a reporter from Channel 5 News.\n#Person2#: What's up?\n#Person1#: Could I ask you some questions?\n#Person2#: Sure, you can.\n#Person1#: Did you vote today?\n#Person2#: I sure did!\n#Person1#: What candidate did you vote for?\n#Person2#: I can't disclose that information.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: My vote is my own private business.\n#Person1#: I understand.\n#Person2#: I voted for our next President.","summary":"The reporter #Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s vote. #Person2# refuses to disclose it.","topic":"vote"}
{"fname":"train_845","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Nicole. Did you have a good weekend?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. But I feel tired today.\n#Person1#: Really? Why?\n#Person2#: Well, on Saturday I cleaned the house and played tennis. Then on Sunday I hiked in the country.\n#Person1#: And I bet you studied, too.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I studied on Sunday evening. What about you?\n#Person1#: Well, I didn't clean the house and I didn't study. I stayed in bed and watched TV.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun, but did you exercise?\n#Person1#: Sort of. I played golf on my computer!","summary":"Nicole and #Person1# talk about how they spent their last weekends.","topic":"weekend activities"}
{"fname":"train_846","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Ma'am, My name is Mike and I am selling subscriptions to all sorts of periodicals.\n#Person2#: No, thank you, I am not interested.\n#Person1#: Please ma'am, if you could spare five minutes of your time, I am sure we could find something that interests you!\n#Person2#: I wish I could, but I have to walk the dog and finish cooking so if you would excuse me.\n#Person1#: We have a great variety of magazines all about cooking! This one for example, is a bi-monthly publication with recipes from all over the world!\n#Person2#: Wow, that would be kind of useful, do you have any other cooking magazines?\n#Person1#: Sure do! This one is a quarterly publication, but each issue has over 200 color pages of recipes and also many home decorating ideas!\n#Person2#: Wow, this is nice! Ok, sign me up for both publications.\n#Person1#: You mentioned you have a dog, most pet owners sign up for this weekly newsletter that has information on dog care, pet shops and even pet sitters!\n#Person2#: That is exactly what I needed! What else do you have?\n#Person1#: Well, I also have. . .","summary":"#Person2# at first is not interested in subscribing periodicals, but she changes her mind after hearing Mike's introduction.","topic":"periodicals subscriptions"}
{"fname":"train_847","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! Taxi.\n#Person2#: Where are you heading, sir?\n#Person1#: Capital Airport.\n#Person2#: What's your flight time?\n#Person1#: At 7:50.\n#Person2#: I guess we should get there no later than 7:00.\n#Person1#: How long is the ride from here then?\n#Person2#: Well, since it's rush hour, I'd say the ride would take about thirty minutes, more or less. Is that okay?\n#Person1#: Yes, that'll be fine. How much is this going to cost?","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2#'s taxi to Capital Airport. They talk about how long it will take and how much it will cost.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_848","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to copy the EX files and pass me the copy? There are some figures I want to check.\n#Person2#: Here is the copy. Do you need anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes, I also need all the letters we received from them.\n#Person2#: Do you mean all the sales letters from them?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person2#: I'll get them for you at once. And could I file the report for you?\n#Person1#: Yes, but I need the report copied on transparency paper.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# with some paperwork.","topic":"ask for files"}
{"fname":"train_849","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jenny, you look so strong, quite different from what you used to be. How I envy you!\n#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.\n#Person1#: Right you are! Can you give me some tips as to how to keep fit?\n#Person2#: To my mind, the best way to keep fit is to go in for sports.\n#Person1#: What kind of sports do you participate in?\n#Person2#: I go swimming once a week. I do this even in cold winter.\n#Person1#: I used to swim in high school, but I don't have time anymore.\n#Person2#: That's too bad. Exercise is really important for your health.\n#Person1#: I know. I'm getting a little fat. I am short of breath when going upstairs.\n#Person2#: That's a bad sign. I think you need more exercise. Well, I'm going swimming tonight. Do you want to go with me?\n#Person1#: OK. I really need to get in shape again.","summary":"#Person1# admires Jenny's strong figure. Jenny gives #Person1# advice about keeping fit. They'll go swimming tonight.","topic":"keep fit"}
{"fname":"train_850","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like some eggs.\n#Person1#: Eggs? OK. How many?\n#Person2#: A dozen, please.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes. Do you have any green tea here?\n#Person1#: Yes. How much do you want?\n#Person2#: Could I have half a pound?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Here you are.\n#Person2#: How much altogether?\n#Person1#: Let me see. One pound fifty, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# buys eggs and some green tea with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_851","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Carson, please?\n#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?\n#Person1#: Yes, this is Mr. Prince. I would like to talk to Mr. Carson today, if possible.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid the meeting won't finish until one o'clock and then he has a lunch appointment. If he has time, I can ask him to ring you before he leaves.\n#Person1#: OK. I'd be grateful if you would.\n#Person2#: Not at all. Mr. Prince. Could I take your telephone number and then I'll ask Mr. Carson to ring you as soon as he's free?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's Hong Kong--68261427 extension 4036.\n#Person2#: Hong Kong--68261427 extension 4036. Right. Perhaps he has no time to ring you this morning, but I will ask him to ring you as soon as he returns from lunch.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"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.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_852","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! May I speak to Mr. Wang?\n#Person2#: Yes, speaking.\n#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.\n#Person2#: Marvelous! I'd love to. When will we arrive?\n#Person1#: We will send you invitation cards and I will need to know the size of your team.\n#Person2#: We have a total of 10.\n#Person1#: Ok. Then I'll send you the cards. See you.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Bye.","summary":"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.","topic":"Fashion Show"}
{"fname":"train_853","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, Bob? This is Nancy. I got the invitation yesterday.\n#Person1#: Oh, can you come?\n#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.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad.\n#Person2#: Uh, Bob. I won't have any transportation that night. Think somebody could give me a ride?\n#Person1#: Oh, sure! There's a group of people coming who live near you. I'm sure one of them would be glad to. If that doesn't work out, I'll drive you.\n#Person2#: Great! Thanks, Bob. Uh, what will people be wearing?\n#Person1#: Oh, you needn't dress up. It's a fairly casual party. We'll be in the yard, you know.\n#Person2#: Good. I can wear my new pants and sweater. Uh, what can I bring?\n#Person1#: Well, a side dish would be good. There'll be plenty to drink.\n#Person2#: OK, see you then.\n#Person1#: Bye!","summary":"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.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_854","dialogue":"#Person1#: I thought it was a great movie, so visually exciting.\n#Person2#: I hate to admit it, but I jumped in my seat a few times, too.\n#Person1#: The shark looked so real at times!\n#Person2#: I guess recent advances in camera technology helped a lot.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# discuss how exciting the movie was.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_855","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Lucy. Do you have some time to talk about next week's trip with me?\n#Person2#: Sure, Dave.\n#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.\n#Person2#: No, we don't have to. The company car will pick us up and take us there.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's good. When?\n#Person2#: Our flight leaves at 11:00 a.m., so they should pick us up between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. Besides, the company pays for our trip, including hotel and food.\n#Person1#: How much will that be?\n#Person2#: Well, New York is a pretty expensive city. So, each of us will get $200 a day.\n#Person1#: Oh, OK. Thanks for telling me that.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"Lucy gives Dave the details of their trip next week. The company will take them to the airport and pay for the trip.","topic":"business trip"}
{"fname":"train_856","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jane. This is Peter speaking.\n#Person2#: Hi, how are you?\n#Person1#: Fine. And I've got some great news for you.\n#Person2#: Really? What's it about?\n#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 watch the game.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's great. But just a moment, let me check. Ah... It is a pity that I can't make it. I will be on business in China from May 25 to June 2.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm sorry you have to be away on business then. Let me see. Another game, the US Open will be running from July 15 to July 18. How about that?\n#Person2#: That's great. I will be on my holiday then. It would be wonderful if we could watch the game together.","summary":"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.","topic":"golf tournaments"}
{"fname":"train_857","dialogue":"#Person1#: Customer Service. Anthony Grant speaking. How may I help you?\n#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 we'll take off on Saturday. It's only 2 days away. What am I supposed to do?\n#Person1#: I'm really sorry, madam. I'll check right away. Would you please tell me your order number?\n#Person2#: It's CE2938.\n#Person1#: Just a minute. I do apologize, madam. There did seem to be a mistake. I'll have the correct size bag sent to you by overnight mail right away. It will arrive in time for your Saturday trip. Again I apologize for any inconvenience caused by our mistake. I promise it won't happen again.\n#Person2#: OK, well. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Thank you, madam, for choosing Lynch Mail. I hope you have a wonderful vacation.","summary":"#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.","topic":"Customer Service"}
{"fname":"train_858","dialogue":"#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.\n#Person2#: You'll regret it. They are expensive, and I've heard the printing fades easily when you wash them.","summary":"#Person1#'s considering getting a new T-shirt with #Person1#'s school's logo. #Person2# thinks #Person1# will regret it.","topic":"New T-shirts"}
{"fname":"train_859","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lily, how's your new flat?\n#Person2#: It's great. I really like it.\n#Person1#: How big is it?\n#Person2#: It's one big room, but it has a bathroom and a small kitchen, too.\n#Person1#: How far is it from the office.\n#Person2#: It's only about 10 minutes.\n#Person1#: 10 minutes by bus or by car?\n#Person2#: On foot. I walked to work this morning. I was 10 minutes early.\n#Person1#: You are lucky. I was 10 minutes late.\n#Person2#: What happened\n#Person1#: All the buses came late.\n#Person2#: What did Susan say?\n#Person1#: She was late too.\n#Person2#: What happened to her?\n#Person1#: She took the train, and it was late too.\n#Person2#: Well then you're really lucky after all. But what are you going to do tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I'll start 15 minutes earlier.","summary":"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.","topic":"late for work"}
{"fname":"train_860","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who put this pile of magazines in my office?\n#Person2#: Alice. She said you were going to take them back to the library.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's right. She did ask me to take some magazines back for her. I completely forgot.","summary":"#Person2# reminds #Person1# that Alice asked #Person1# to take magazines back to the library.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_861","dialogue":"#Person1#: Movie box offices sales have been down almost 10 percent this summer. What happened?\n#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.\n#Person1#: How about movie theaters?\n#Person2#: Most theaters today should be made more comfortable and cleaner. I hate to see the theater with stuff of garbage. I also think they should be better food available so that people feel good and enjoy there.\n#Person1#: I've heard some people complain that Hollywood releases too late films a year. What's your opinion?\n#Person2#: There are probably coining out on crowded days, in the summer and at Christmas time. But generally,there are films as we know. Well, personally, I think movies business today is still healthy and it's a great business too. Ever since everybody feels pretty good.\n#Person1#: If you want to relax yourself to watch a movie at home, what would be your choice?\n#Person2#: If I have to pick one, I choose to see the god father and the god father part n. I think these two are great films of all time.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# why movie box office sales are down, but #Person2# still thinks movies business is healthy and great.","topic":"Movies"}
{"fname":"train_862","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, sir. How many in your party? \n#Person2#: Just myself. What is the rate? \n#Person1#: OK, a single fare is $50 per right. \n#Person2#: Fine. Do I have to show my passport? \n#Person1#: No, it's not necessary. But you have to fill out this form. \n#Person2#: Sure. ","summary":"#Person2# pays for a single fare with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_863","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at you, you are so cute. Hey, does this guy have a name?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's Hopper. We call him that because of how he likes to jump around and eat a lot of carrots.\n#Person1#: He seems to be getting along with the other animals too.\n#Person2#: All of the animals you see here have been rescued, and in most cases, they are separated from their mothers.They're all like brothers and sisters.\n#Person1#: I have a dog and a cat at home. Do you think it would be too stressful for him?\n#Person2#: Not at all. As long as your animals are well trained it shouldn't be a problem. You should get a cage for him, though.\n#Person1#: Is he healthy? Or does he need to be taken to an animal doctor first?\n#Person2#: He's 100% healthy.\n#Person1#: I'll take him. Come here, hopper.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about an animal named Hopper and promises Hopper is healthy. #Person1# decides to take Hopper home.","topic":"adopt an animal"}
{"fname":"train_864","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Lucy, is there anything special today at school?\n#Person2#: Hi dad, today, Maria asked if she could copy my math homework.\n#Person1#: What did you tell her?\n#Person2#: I said no, because that was cheating.\n#Person1#: Good. I'm glad that you said no. She needs to do her own work.\n#Person2#: She is smart, but I think she is just lazy.","summary":"Lucy tells her dad that she refused to let Maria copy her math homework. Her dad praises her.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_865","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for calling the Hillside Gallery. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. Is there a photography exhibition this weekend?\n#Person1#: Yes, there is.\n#Person2#: How much is the ticket?\n#Person1#: Tickets for the gallery are 10 pounds and half price for children, but this includes the painting exhibitions, too. If you only want to see the photography exhibition, it's 7 pounds per person, with half price for children, too.\n#Person2#: The gallery's on Flower Street, isn't it?\n#Person1#: No, we moved to a different building last year. Our present address is 25 Gardenia Road. It's opposite to the Town Square.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Does the number 25 bus go by it?\n#Person1#: Yes, but I suggest you not take a bus or drive here. You will be stuck in a traffic jam at weekends on this street. The underground is easy and fast.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you for your help.","summary":"#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.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_866","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, I wish that bus would come! My feet are freezing. I suppose I've been here for 10 minutes or so.\n#Person2#: That's long enough in the winter.\n#Person1#: This morning the sun was shining!\n#Person2#: But it started to snow one hour ago. They're still predicting 2 or 3 inches.\n#Person1#: Well, I won't go into the office tomorrow. I'll just work from home.\n#Person2#: What do you do?\n#Person1#: I'm a lawyer. My office is around the corner.\n#Person2#: Oh, I work in the same building, in that travel agency next to the lobby. I've seen you walk by several times. Stop in and have a cup of coffee sometime!\n#Person1#: OK, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for their bus and they talk about the weather and their work.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_867","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of wine did you have sir?\n#Person2#: We had red wine one bottle of the house wine.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, I'll check with the waitress. All right, sir. I corrected the mistake.\n#Person2#: I like to pay by check, do accept out of town checks?\n#Person1#: Yes, do you have some identification?\n#Person2#: I have my drivers license and two credit cards, is that alright?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's fine. Ah, I see you're from Halifax. How do you like Montreal?\n#Person2#: I think it's a marvelous city.\n#Person1#: How long are you going to be here?\n#Person2#: For 3 more days until Tuesday. We arrived 2 days ago.\n#Person1#: I hope you enjoy your visit here.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# corrects a mistake in #Person2#'s bill. #Person2# shows his identification and pays by check. They talk about #Person2#'s stay in Montreal.","topic":"pay the bill"}
{"fname":"train_868","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know Sammo Hung, a Mister Rice kind?\n#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.\n#Person1#: You know only what aspect of him. Do you know what he could do in the kitchen?\n#Person2#: I have no idea, tell me.\n#Person1#: In the kitchen with his wife by his side. He still puts on quite a dinner time show.\n#Person2#: What does he do there?\n#Person1#: Imagine a big cook cutting vegetables on fast forward, picture a man making the fry, throwing the mixture up in the air and then catching it every last bit in his frying pan, and his cooking motto is 'enjoy the moment'. If you want to know how they cook, visit www. studioclassroom. com. tw for the recipe.","summary":"#Person1# advertises a website to #Person2# by quoting the example of Sammo Hung.","topic":"advertisement"}
{"fname":"train_869","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this seat taken?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I am waiting for the train at 9:00 o'clock to Shanghai. Where will you go?\n#Person2#: What a coincidence! We are on the same train.\n#Person1#: Really? What is your seat number?\n#Person2#: No.5 on the second row, and you?\n#Person1#: I am on the third row No.10.\n#Person2#: Could you please keep an eye on my luggage? I want to go to the washroom.\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much.","summary":"#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.","topic":"Train"}
{"fname":"train_870","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on, Dad. The shops will be closed if we don't hurry.\n#Person2#: Don't worry and the shops are open until midnight on Christmas Eve.\n#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. Maybe a hat.\n#Person2#: No, she is already had so many hats.\n#Person1#: Well, maybe a box of chocolates.\n#Person2#: But she never eats them. Anything else is OK. You know, she will be satisfied with what you buy for her.","summary":"#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.","topic":"Chrismas gift"}
{"fname":"train_871","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you eat a lot of healthy food?\n#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.\n#Person1#: You have the point. I think cancer is caused by more worry than by the things we consume. Some good things you should try are cranberry juice, wild rice and yoghurt.\n#Person2#: What's special about these things?\n#Person1#: Cranberry juice is very good for destroying harmful bacteria in your guts because it's very acidic. Wild rice is high in fibre so it's good for your guts and it's high in protein and minerals-I think it's also tastier than normal rice. Yoghurt's good because it's also rich in protein, vitamins and is also acidic. People have been making yoghurt for thousands of years and if you have it every day, your guts will be much more settled.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'm going to follow your advice and pop down to the supermarket right now.","summary":"#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.","topic":"keep healthy"}
{"fname":"train_872","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is our Submission of Tender which includes the information about volume of the project, the cost and so on.\n#Person2#: OK! We'll see it.\n#Person1#: What kind of guarantee are you going to provide for us?\n#Person2#: We can provide you with standby letter of credit established by Bank of China.\n#Person1#: Should we pay earnest money?\n#Person2#: Yes, you are supposed to pay it on time. If you don't furnish a tender bond on time, your tender will not be considered. Besides, you also should provide derailed engineering of the good.\n#Person1#: Where do we submit the tender?\n#Person2#: To our office which is on the third floor.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. By the way, is tender-opening done publicly?\n#Person2#: Yes. All the bidders will be invited to join us to supervise the tender-opening.\n#Person1#: And are the prices stated in the US dollar?\n#Person2#: Yes, so far as we know, in the field, your company has lots of experience and we hope you will consider the tender seriously.\n#Person1#: OK! We will. Bye!\n#Person2#: Bye!","summary":"#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.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_873","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what do you think of my new dress?\n#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.\n#Person1#: Um, ninety-five dollars?\n#Person2#: Yes, that ' s the price they were advertising it at. I was hoping it might go on sale soon. Why, how much did you pay for it?\n#Person1#: I bought it for one hundred and forty-five dollars at Helen ' s Boutique. I didn ' t know I could get it cheaper somewhere else.\n#Person2#: Of course! Everything at Helen ' s is overpriced, and they sell things that you can find at almost every other clothing store! Why didn ' t you shop around?\n#Person1#: I don ' t know, I just saw the dress and thought about how pretty it looks and how much I wanted it. I guess I was too impulsive.","summary":"#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.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_874","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Peace restaurant, may I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to reserve a table for two, my wife and I.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. What time would you like, sir?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. Perhaps around 8 PM.\n#Person1#: Fine, a reserve a table for two at 8 PM, sir, may I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: Juliet, Juliet Berman.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr.Berman. and you prefer smoking or non-smoking?\n#Person2#: Non-smoking will be fine, please. But it is more important that you get a table by the window. It's our anniversary, and I'd like to be very special.\n#Person1#: I'll try my best. With a toward to having with this tonight, Mr.Berman.\n#Person2#: Thank you, goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye, and have a nice day.","summary":"Juliet Berman reserves a non-smoking table for two at 8 PM, and #Person1# will try to get a table by the window.","topic":"restaurant reservation"}
{"fname":"train_875","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Parker. How ' s everything?\n#Person2#: Can ' t complain. And you?\n#Person1#: Business is booming. I understand you want to meet up with me next week. How ' s your schedule looking?\n#Person2#: Let me see. I can come out and see you first thing Wednesday.\n#Person1#: Great.","summary":"#Person1# and Parker will meet each other next Wednesday.","topic":"plan to meet"}
{"fname":"train_876","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are looking really healthy lately. What are you doing differently?\n#Person2#: Thank you for noticing! I've been making a few lifestyle changes over the past year.\n#Person1#: Tell me about it. I'm interested.\n#Person2#: Well, it all started when my brother challenged me to quit smoking.\n#Person1#: Ha! That's right. You used to smoke. I forgot!\n#Person2#: When I kicked that habit, I found I had so much more energy. I started exercising.\n#Person1#: At the gym?\n#Person2#: No. I like to be outside. I took up hiking and mountain biking.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s been making lifestyle changes including quitting smoking and starting exercising, so #Person2# looks healthy.","topic":"lifestyle changes"}
{"fname":"train_877","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you find your apartment?\n#Person2#: You can check on the bulletin boards at school for local housing.\n#Person1#: What if I need a roommate?\n#Person2#: There are websites that can hook you up with a roommate.\n#Person1#: How much do apartments cost around here?\n#Person2#: It depends on what you want. Do you want a one - or two-bedroom apartment?\n#Person1#: I just need a one-bedroom apartment.\n#Person2#: That will probably cost you around twelve hundred dollars a month.\n#Person1#: Would you come with me to look at apartments?\n#Person2#: I would be happy to look at apartments with you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to check the bulletin board and websites for housing information. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to look at the apartments.","topic":"apartment information"}
{"fname":"train_878","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jeff, where's your stereo?\n#Person2#: I needed some money, so I hocked it last week.\n#Person1#: You must have been really hurting for cash to have done that.\n#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 ceiling when I saw that.\n#Person1#: It sounds like you weren't expecting that.\n#Person2#: I'd forgotten that my brother had used my phone earlier this month to call his girlfriend. He forgot to mention that she happened to be in New York at the time 3000 miles away.\n#Person1#: Well, if you need some money to tide you over until payday, I can loan you some.\n#Person2#: Thanks, but tomorrow's payday I can make until then. Thanks any-way.","summary":"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.","topic":"hurting for money"}
{"fname":"train_879","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are the children doing at sport?\n#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.\n#Person1#: He's not very good at the long jump though, is he?\n#Person2#: He's not bad. He can jump a distance of over four meters. I think he just prefers running to jumping. Jimmy's very good at the high jump. He can jump over two meters. Again, that's fine for someone hi\n#Person1#: Two meters? That means that the high jump bar is above his head! Are any of them good at long-distance running?\n#Person2#: The longest race we run is the 1500 meters. A few of the boys and one girls can do it in less than five minutes.\n#Person1#: How are they at swimming?\n#Person2#: They're ok. I ask them to swim 500 meters each day. That's 20 lengths of the swimming pool. They're not very fast, but that's ok. I just want them to build their strength up and keep in shape.\n#Person1#: Kate is very good at diving from a height of 10 meters.\n#Person2#: I'd be afraid to jump from that height!\n#Person1#: I think that these kinds haven't learnt to be afraid yet. She started diving from a lower height, but she soon wanted to go higher.\n#Person2#: It seems that they really enjoy to go faster, higher and further.","summary":"#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.","topic":"sport performances"}
{"fname":"train_880","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hi, Randy. What are you going to do this weekend?\n#Person1#: I'Ve no idea. Nothing really.\n#Person2#: How about going hunting with me?\n#Person1#: Wonderful.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'll pick you up around 6\n#Person1#: I'll be ready.","summary":"#Person2# invites Randy to go hunting and Randy agrees.","topic":"hunting invitation"}
{"fname":"train_881","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you believe the headlines?\n#Person2#: What are you reading?\n#Person1#: I'm reading about Michael Milliken, the Bond King.\n#Person2#: Didn't he sell worthless stocks to people or something? He got arrested for that, didn't he?\n#Person1#: He got arrested all right.\n#Person2#: If I remember, he got off with a light sentence. Something like three years in a minimum-security prison.\n#Person1#: Yup, that's him. He made millions of dollars selling bonds to people and ended up with a pile of cash when they became useless.\n#Person2#: I think the government fined him a small amount, and he kept the rest in his foreign bank accounts. He's still a millionaire.\n#Person1#: That's the kind of thing in America that gets me mad. Some guy pulls off a stock scheme and makes millions while spending the bare minimum sentence in jail.\n#Person2#: I know. And some poor guy that robs a liquor store makes $ 500 at most and ends up in jail for five to ten years.\n#Person1#: Yup, you got it. Criminals in America do a lot better if they're white-collar thieves.\n#Person2#: So what's Michael Milliken up to these days?\n#Person1#: He's giving lectures on business at colleges.","summary":"#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.","topic":"discuss crimes"}
{"fname":"train_882","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really want to switch things up.\n#Person2#: What were you thinking?\n#Person1#: I think I want to try a new style.\n#Person2#: What would you like me to do?\n#Person1#: I want you to cut my hair shorter.\n#Person2#: How short?\n#Person1#: I want my hair to be only a few inches long.\n#Person2#: Do you really want it that short?\n#Person1#: Yes, I've been wanting it short for a while now.\n#Person2#: If you really want me to, then I'll do it.\n#Person1#: I'm absolutely sure that this is what I want.\n#Person2#: Let's do it.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to cut #Person1#'s hair a lot shorter to try a new style.","topic":"cut hair"}
{"fname":"train_883","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I ask what the name is the girl?\n#Person2#: Which one?\n#Person1#: The tallest one.\n#Person2#: She is Miao Li. She's come here to see her brother.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's so. She looks very lovely. Could you give me some else information on her?\n#Person2#: OK. She's a costume designer and works in a garment mill.\n#Person1#: How do you think about her?\n#Person2#: She looks very beautiful. She is a nice girl.\n#Person1#: I'm wondering if she has boyfriend.\n#Person2#: No, she hasn't.\n#Person1#: Great! Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some information about a lovely girl. #Person2# tells #Person1# her name, work and she hasn't a boyfriend.","topic":"describe a person"}
{"fname":"train_884","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Lee, I was wondering if you and your wife had plans for next Friday night?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think we might be free. What did you have in mind?\n#Person1#: I've mailed a formal written invitation to your home inviting you to a dinner party at my home.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. Is it casual?\n#Person1#: Actually, we thought it would be fun to have a formal sit-down dinner for the holidays.\n#Person2#: That sounds good. It will give my wife a chance to dress up.\n#Person1#: Yes, we've invited four other couples, so it should be a good mix of people.\n#Person2#: That sounds wonderful. Will there be anyone there that I know?\n#Person1#: Oh yes, everyone we are inviting is from our company.\n#Person2#: Great! I'll look forward to it. We'll make sure and check the mail for our invitation.","summary":"#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.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_885","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really like my debate class.\n#Person2#: Do you think you'll be interested in studying law later?\n#Person1#: I've entertained the idea. But I'm I leaning more toward politics.\n#Person2#: You want to be a politician? Yuck.\n#Person1#: That's not like you to generalize.\n#Person2#: Sorry, you're right. I think you'll be a good politician.\n#Person1#: I think I can do a lot of good for our country.\n#Person2#: You're right. We need more people like you in politics.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to be a politician, and #Person2# thinks it's great.","topic":"future career"}
{"fname":"train_886","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, do you have any tickets for the show tonight?\n#Person2#: Sorry, it's all sold out.\n#Person1#: Well, do you have any for tomorrow?\n#Person2#: We have tickets for the matinee. It starts at 3p. m.\n#Person1#: Ok. I'll take it.\n#Person2#: Where would you like to sit?\n#Person1#: Do you have anything in the middle section? I want a good view, but sitting too close hurts my eyes.\n#Person2#: Certainly.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buy a ticket in the middle section for the matinee tomorrow.","topic":"buy a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_887","dialogue":"#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?\n#Person2#: That's right. I know it must sound crazy to you, but we believe there will be fewer absences this way.\n#Person1#: We give them 10 or 15 sick days per year. Surely requiring people to take them couldn't possibly help. It sounds like a counter - productive policy change to me.\n#Person2#: Right now, we have incentives encouraging employees to come to work as often as possible. But employees with colds and the flu are coming to work and infecting their colleagues.\n#Person1#: I see. So our current policies are encouraging sick people to come to work, resulting in more sick employees.\n#Person2#: That's right. If sick days were mandatory, sick people would stay home. We wouldn't have these company-wide epidemics.\n#Person1#: Let's give it a shot!","summary":"#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.","topic":"business advice"}
{"fname":"train_888","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bobby! Come here, look what I got you!\n#Person2#: What is that?\n#Person1#: A chess board! Daddy is going to teach you how to play!\n#Person2#: Cool!\n#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 least valuable pieces and can only move one space forward. When you are about to capture another piece, it can move one space diagonally.\n#Person2#: What about all these other pieces?\n#Person1#: See this one that looks like a tower? It's called the rook. The one with the tall hat is called the bishop. See this little horsey? This is called the knight, it's a very important piece so it's best to not let your opponent capture it.\n#Person2#: And these two? They are husband and wife?\n#Person1#: That's right! That's the queen and that's the king. If the other player captures your king, he will say ' Check Mate ' and the game is over! Doesn't this sound fun?\n#Person2#: Nah! This is boring! I'm gonna go play Killer Zombies on my PlayStation!","summary":"#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.","topic":"chess rules"}
{"fname":"train_889","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#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.\n#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 name is the order listed under?\n#Person2#: It should be under Leslie Smith. The number is 184796 A.\n#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Smith. I have an order for three cases of cartridges, it that what you would like to refill?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Is there the correct billing address?\n#Person2#: No, PLS post the bill to 124 Hildrod Lane, Milton County, 98830.\n#Person1#: I will send you an invoice in the next few days. Your order should be delivered before the end of the day on Monday.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"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.","topic":"place an order"}
{"fname":"train_890","dialogue":"#Person1#: why are there still so many people overweight despite the current fitness craze?\n#Person2#: well, there are certain factors that effect people's size and weight.\n#Person1#: what are they?\n#Person2#: one study said that low-income groups have a higher percentage of over-weight people than higher income families.\n#Person1#: why?\n#Person2#: the survey said that the low, income groups eat more junk food on a daily basis.\n#Person1#: that makes sense. Probably less time to make dinner and the junk food is cheaper.\n#Person2#: and junk food contains lots of fat and oil. There is one final reason why so many people are fat.\n#Person1#: what's that?\n#Person2#: nobody exercises anymore-not even kids! The average american home has the TV on for 6 hours a day!\n#Person1#: wow! No wonder people are so fat. Say, Carl, looks like you could be doing a bit more exercising.\n#Person2#: yeah, I guess so.\n#Person1#: you should consider eating healthier food and getting some more exercise.\n#Person2#: hey, I started a diet and lost 10 pounds.\n#Person1#: so what happened?\n#Person2#: well, I quit and gained it back plus 5 pounds.\n#Person1#: you should have kept trying.","summary":"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.","topic":"discuss obesity"}
{"fname":"train_891","dialogue":"#Person1#: What separates your product from the competition?\n#Person2#: Our product features inventory tracking software, which continuously updates and tracks your inventory on a real-time basis.\n#Person1#: Is the software user-friendly?\n#Person2#: Yes it is very easy to use and each system installation comes with a 3 - day employee training seminar.\n#Person1#: Is this training part of the package or will it cost extra?\n#Person2#: Our quoted price includes the software system, installation, 3 day training seminar and ongoing troubleshooting. There are no hidden costs.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# their product features inventory tracking software and has a training seminar without any hidden costs.","topic":"product introduction"}
{"fname":"train_892","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. Table for one?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Will this table be all right?\n#Person2#: Actually, I'd like a booth by the window if that's possible.\n#Person1#: Certainly. How about this one?\n#Person2#: This will be fine, thanks.\n#Person1#: ( Handing her a menu ) Your waiter will be here in a minute to take your order.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# find a table by the window for dinner.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_893","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't you feel a little strange taking the place of your old boss after he was demoted?\n#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 people would look at me as a traitor for filling in his spot when the management asked me to. . .\n#Person1#: Did they mutiny?\n#Person2#: Thankful, no. I guess everyone understands the opportunity I had to step into a leadership role is so great for my career. I'm really moving up the ladder now that I'm considered a supervisor. After a couple weeks, it was like nothing happened.\n#Person1#: It is a really good chance for you to get more exposure at work. supervisors get to take the credit for all the hard work of the people under them.\n#Person2#: Yeah, and they also take the blame, that's what happened to my old boss. . .","summary":"#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.","topic":"work discussion"}
{"fname":"train_894","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm free on Sunday. I'd like to take a look in Beijing City, could you tell me where to go?\n#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 in Beijing. Quanjude, a restaurant serving roast ducks. However if you don't like above trips, we can go some famous places outside of Beijing.\n#Person1#: Any place will be fine. you make the decision.\n#Person2#: What time shall we start?\n#Person1#: I will pick you up at your hotel at eight in the morning.\n#Person2#: Ok, then see you in sunday morning.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to take a look in Beijing City together. #Person2# suggests going to the Great Wall, the summer palace, and Quanjude.","topic":"city tour"}
{"fname":"train_895","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I see your boarding pass?\n#Person2#: Here you go.\n#Person1#: 48C. It's on your left hand side.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Please fasten your seat belt, miss.\n#Person2#: Oops! I forgot.\n#Person1#: Also, please place your carry-on luggage either under your seat or in the overhead compartment.\n#Person2#: I think I'll put my bag in the overhead compartment.\n#Person1#: Allow me to give you a hand.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# get aboard and put the bag in the compartment.","topic":"get aboard"}
{"fname":"train_896","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would love to rent out your apartment.\n#Person2#: That's great.\n#Person1#: How much is the rent?\n#Person2#: The rent each month is $ 1050.\n#Person1#: That's a lot of money.\n#Person2#: Did you have a better price in mind?\n#Person1#: What about $ 800?\n#Person2#: That's way too low.\n#Person1#: I can't pay much more than that.\n#Person2#: How about $ 900 a month?\n#Person1#: That would be fine.\n#Person2#: Great. It was a pleasure doing business with you.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# bargain on the rent. They finally agree #Person1# pays #Person2# $900 a month.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_897","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like shopping?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I go shopping once a week\n#Person1#: Why don't you do your shopping at home?\n#Person2#: What do you mean? I can't understand.\n#Person1#: I mean you can buy things through the Internet, that is E-commerce.\n#Person2#: Really? That's unbelievable.","summary":"#Person1# advises #Person2# to buy things online, and #Person2# thinks it's unbelievable.","topic":"online shopping"}
{"fname":"train_898","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to do with that vase, Penny?\n#Person2#: I'm going to put it on this table, Sam.\n#Person1#: Don't do that. Give it to me.\n#Person2#: What are you going to do with it?\n#Person1#: I'm going to put it here, in front of the window.\n#Person2#: Be careful. Don't drop it! Don't put it there, Sam. Put it here, on this shelf.\n#Person1#: There we are! It's a lovely vase.\n#Person2#: Those flowers are lovely, too.","summary":"Penny and Sam are discussing where to put the vase, and they finally put it on the shelf.","topic":"place a vase"}
{"fname":"train_899","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I want to purchase an old music box.\n#Person2#: We have a good variety. What decade would you like?\n#Person1#: I was hoping I could find something made in the'20s.\n#Person2#: There are six on this table.\n#Person1#: I hope at least one of them has dancing figures.\n#Person2#: Many people like the dancing figures. Two of our boxes have the figures.\n#Person1#: So hard to choose. I think I'll take this one.\n#Person2#: That one will bring you many hours of pleasure.\n#Person1#: Does a warranty come with this music box?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but if it breaks down, you're on your own.\n#Person1#: I just thought I would ask.\n#Person2#: When you buy a Model T, you can't expect a warranty.","summary":"#Person1# chooses an old music box with dancing figures from #Person2#, and #Person2# tells #Person1# there is no warranty.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_900","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I heard you're looking for a different apartment.\n#Person2#: Yeah. The place I'm in now is really terrible.\n#Person1#: It was OK when I was there.\n#Person2#: The boiler keeps breaking and when it does, we lose the heat for several days at the time.\n#Person1#: Why doesn't the owner replace it?\n#Person2#: Well, she said it's cheaper to keep fixing it. She is a nice enough person, just sort of stingy in any case. I'm sick of being cold.\n#Person1#: Can you get your deposit back if you move?\n#Person2#: If I give one-month notice, I can get the whole thing back.\n#Person1#: So what kind of place are you looking for?\n#Person2#: I think I'll try to get into one of those highrises near the university. There is nothing really special but at least they are new and functional.\n#Person1#: I heard those buildings are pretty noisy. The walls are thin and you can hear everything going on in the other apartment.\n#Person2#: Oh. That will never do. I need some place quiet to finish my thesis. I guess I'll have to look at some more ads. Maybe new isn't necessarily better.\n#Person1#: Why don't you try some of those apartment at Windsor? They're supposed to be nice.\n#Person2#: Oh, aren't they awfully expensive?\n#Person1#: Not really. You'll he surprised at how reasonable some of them are. The problem with being out there is the bus doesn't run that way.\n#Person2#: That definitely won't be a problem. I can afford a car right now. I guess I'd better check a few places here in the city before I make a decision.","summary":"#Person2# complains to #Person1# that the apartment is terrible and #Person2# want s to move into a highrise near the university. But #Person1# tells #Person2# it's pretty noisy and advises #Person2# to try the apartment at Windsor. #Person2# will check a few places before making the decision.","topic":"choose an appartment"}
{"fname":"train_901","dialogue":"#Person1#: Uh, hi. Do you need some help with those weights? I can move them for you.\n#Person2#: Uh, no. I can do it myself. I just have to put them back over there.\n#Person1#: No, let me help you. Uh, Oh, Hmpf.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's okay.\n#Person1#: Oh, my back!\n#Person2#: It's okay, it's okay. Are you okay?\n#Person1#: I just need to lie down here. Uh. Do you come here often?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I usually come five times a week.\n#Person1#: Oh, oh man. By the way, my name's Justin.\n#Person2#: I'm Rachel.\n#Person1#: Uh, so, where are you from?\n#Person2#: I'm originally from California ... Are you sure you're okay?\n#Person1#: (Said in agony) Yeah, um, I'm okay. Where are you from?\n#Person2#: Um, I spent most of my life in a small town in Utah called Spanish Fork actually.\n#Person1#: Oh, um, I just need to lie here.\n#Person2#: Um, so, where are you from, Justin? I'm going to call the manager.\n#Person1#: No, no, no, no, no! I just need to rest. Oh yeah, I'm from, from, uh, from Spanish Fork.\n#Person2#: Wait. Are you sure? You're just not thinking right.\n#Person1#: No, no, no. Not Spanish .... Ah, No, I'm from Salt Lake City. So, what do you do for a living anyway? Are you a body builder or something?\n#Person2#: No, no. I'm a teacher.\n#Person1#: Oh, so what do you teach?\n#Person2#: I teach math and science, and it doesn't take a science teacher to tell me that you need a doctor.\n#Person1#: No, I'm okay, I'm okay. I'll stand here in a minute. Uh, could I have your phone number? You know, just in case.\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I think 911 is the number you need at this point.\n#Person1#: (Crying in pain) Ohhhh!","summary":"Justin helps Rachel move the weights but hurt his back. He lies down to have a rest and they introduce themselves to each other. Rachel is from Utah and is a teacher. Justin is from Salt Lake City. Rachel thinks Justin should dial 911 for help.","topic":"get hurt"}
{"fname":"train_902","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mike. What are you doing in this part of London?\n#Person2#: Well, in fact, I'm looking for a flat round here.\n#Person1#: A flat? Do you want to move?\n#Person2#: Yes, actually, believe it or not, Mandy and I are getting married.\n#Person1#: It's great! Congratulations. When did you decide?\n#Person2#: Only last week. It was when we were staying with her family in Scotland. Now we're trying to find a suitable flat.\n#Person1#: It will be great to have you as neighbours. I hope you manage to buy one soon.\n#Person2#: Oh, we aren't looking for one to buy. We don't have enough money yet. We want to find somewhere to rent.\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. That's what we did at first. In fact, in the end my brother lent us some money. That's how we managed to buy ours.\n#Person2#: Really? Perhaps I'll talk to my family about it. Now, what about a coffee? There's a good place just round the corner.\n#Person1#: What a good idea!","summary":"Mike plans to rent a suitable flat because he's getting married to Mandy. #Person1# says #Person1#'s brother lent some money so they could buy a flat, and Mike'll talk to his family about it.","topic":"rent a flat"}
{"fname":"train_903","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, how long have we been living here?\n#Person2#: About 10 years. What's wrong?\n#Person1#: I am thinking about redecorating our house.\n#Person2#: That would cost a lot of money. But we do need to do some changes to the house.\n#Person1#: Right. What about repainting the living room in yellow?\n#Person2#: Good idea. I like the countryside style.\n#Person1#: Great minds think the same. And we can also ask someone to draw a picture on the wall.\n#Person2#: It sounds great. And the curtain should be changed too.\n#Person1#: OK. Maybe we should make a blue program first.","summary":"#Person1# suggests redecorating the house but #Person2# says it costs much money. Then they decide to do some changes to the house.","topic":"redecorate the house"}
{"fname":"train_904","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing, Mum?\n#Person2#: I'm planting cabbage.\n#Person1#: What's that in your hand?\n#Person2#: Cabbage seed. You see, I put some soil in the box, sow the seed carefully like this, and then cover it with more soil. I'll keep the box in the shade so that the sun doesn't burn the little plants.\n#Person1#: Is that all?\n#Person2#: No. Later, in a few weeks' time I'll put the little plants in the earth. Then I'll water them to stop the soil from getting too dry. Several weeks after that, I will plant them in rows in the field.\n#Person1#: Do you have to feed plants like you feed chickens? Or do they grow up by themselves?\n#Person2#: In fact they grow better if you feed them. When the plants are in the ground I'll put some powder on the soil. The powder is made from fish, blood and bones. It'll make the cabbage plants grow big and strong.\n#Person1#: Like me!","summary":"Mum's planting cabbage and teaches #Person1# how to do it. She puts soil, sows seeds, and covers them. Then she'll water them and put the powder in the soil.","topic":"plant cabbage"}
{"fname":"train_905","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy some meat. \n#Person2#: What kind would you like? \n#Person1#: I want one pound of ground beef. \n#Person2#: That's going to be about $2. 48. \n#Person1#: That will be fine. \n#Person2#: What else can I get for you? \n#Person1#: Let me also have three pounds of chicken breasts. \n#Person2#: That's going to be $4. 05 a pound. \n#Person1#: Can you tell me the total cost of the chicken breasts? \n#Person2#: That will be $12. 15. \n#Person1#: That's all I'm going to get today. \n#Person2#: That's fine. Let me get your meat. ","summary":"#Person1# buys one pound of ground beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#.","topic":"meat shopping"}
{"fname":"train_906","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. I've come to see Mr. Brown. \n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Green. \n#Person1#: Is he in? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but he's not in, he's gone out on business. \n#Person1#: Oh! I just drop in on him for a chat. \n#Person2#: Please come in for a cup of coffee. \n#Person1#: No, thank you. Please tell him to phone me when he comes back. ","summary":"Mr. Green comes to see Mr. Brown, but he's gone out. Mr. Green asks Mrs. Brown to tell him to phone.","topic":"visit someone"}
{"fname":"train_907","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Bob. Fancy meeting you here! \n#Person2#: Morning, Jenny. Haven't seen you for ages! \n#Person1#: Well, I thought I'd come to see you, so here I am. \n#Person2#: You did give me a surprise. How have you been? \n#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you? \n#Person2#: Not so well. I've come down with the flu. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself. \n#Person2#: It's really great to see you again. How about a drink tonight? \n#Person1#: Sounds wonderful. When shall we make it? \n#Person2#: How about seven? \n#Person1#: OK. \n#Person2#: I'll pick you up. \n#Person1#: Thank you. ","summary":"Jenny comes to see Bob. She's fine but Bob has the flu. They decide to have a drink tonight.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_908","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard Tom was caught stealing something again in the supermarket. \n#Person2#: Really? He deserves it! They should teach him a good lesson. \n#Person1#: But the word is his brother would go bail for him. Last time it's his father who went bail for him. \n#Person2#: Then he is really lucky. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Tom was caught stealing but his relatives went bail for him.","topic":"stealing"}
{"fname":"train_909","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you feeling better today, Bill? \n#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say. I cough a lot in the evening. \n#Person1#: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health. \n#Person2#: You're right, but you know, it's hard to give up an old habit. \n#Person1#: But you should make up your mind first. \n#Person2#: You know, I often have to work til late at night. I need something to keep me awake. \n#Person1#: Why don't you go to bed and get up early? You'll have the same time for work. \n#Person2#: Thank you for your advice! I'll try it. ","summary":"#Person1# advises Bill to quit smoking, but Bill says he needs something to keep awake. #Person1# suggests sleeping early and getting up early, and #Person2# will try it.","topic":"bad habit"}
{"fname":"train_910","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you have for dessert? \n#Person2#: Well, what do you have? \n#Person1#: Cakes, fruits and ice cream \n#Person2#: Give me ice cream and cake. \n#Person3#: I will have cake and fruits \n#Person1#: Ok. thanks. and which would you liket to drink, coffee or tea? \n#Person2#: I prefer tea. \n#Person3#: I want coffee. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: Thank you, please wait a minute. \n#Person2#: Well, Waiter, give me the bill, please. \n#Person1#: 32 dollars, sir. \n#Person2#: Here's 35, keep the change. \n#Person1#: Thank you very much sir, please come agian. \n#Person3#: It's a nice restaurant, thank you for the dinner. \n#Person2#: You are welcome. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# order dessert and drinks. Then #Person2# pays the bill, and #Person3# thanks #Person2# for the dinner.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_911","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jim. Looking forward to seeing you. It's not a bad journey, really.\n#Person2#: But what do I do when there? How can I get to your place?\n#Person1#: Don't worry. When you get to Waterloo, take the underground to Regents Park. I'll meet you there at the gate, which will be obvious when you get there. You can't miss it. By the way, when are you leaving?\n#Person2#: I am ready now. I'll get the... the 1138, a southern train, I think it is. That's non-stop to Waterloo and do I get the underground there?\n#Person1#: That's it. You will go straight there on the underground. You want the Bakerloo line to Regents Park. It's only about 4 stops. Make sure you get a northern underground though. You want northern Bakerloo, OK?\n#Person2#: OK, I'll be there soon.\n#Person1#: Oh, by the way, I'll be with Tom. We're going to play badminton later at the college badminton club. Hey, would you like to join the club? Its gym is modern and quite bright and it has some great special services for members. Oh, if you want to catch your train, you'd better go now. It must be nearly 11:30 already.\n#Person2#: Wow, you're right and it's just after half past. I didn't realize it was so late. I have less than 10 minutes. I better take my bag right now and run. See you around 12:30. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# will meet #Person2# at the gate in Waterloo and tells #Person2# to make sure to get a northern underground. #Person1# will play badminton with Tom and invites #Person2# to join the club. #Person2# finds it's so late that #Person2# has to hurry up.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_912","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm a local student and I'm reading about the flat that you posted on the website. Is it still available?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: How about the rent? Do you want the rent weekly or monthly?\n#Person1#: The rent is 50 a week and you have to pay weekly on Mondays.\n#Person2#: OK. Is it near public transport?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, it's only 5 minutes walk to the underground station.\n#Person2#: Great. May I come over to see it tomorrow afternoon at about 3:00 pm?\n#Person1#: Sure. See you tomorrow.\n#Person2#: See you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent the flat, and #Person1# tells #Person2# some information. #Person2# will look at the flat tomorrow.","topic":"rent a flat"}
{"fname":"train_913","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, it's Emma McDonald here, from AB electronics. I'd like to book a room for the twenty-fifth, please.\n#Person2#: Certainly, would you like a single or a double room?\n#Person1#: A room for 3, please.\n#Person2#: The rooms for 3 are $150 per night, including breakfast.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see, but my company uses the hotel regularly. We normally get a discount.\n#Person2#: Oh sorry, that will be $100 per night, then. $120 with breakfast.\n#Person1#: Oh, I don't want breakfast.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# book a room for 3 and gives #Person1# a discount.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_914","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Roy. I've been thinking for a long time.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah. About what, Cindy?\n#Person1#: About the future. About what I want to be.\n#Person2#: Em, I'm sure there are a lot of things that you can do, like doctor, professor, hostess.\n#Person1#: Em, maybe. I'd like a job in which I can often travel.\n#Person2#: Well, what about being an air hostess? You could travel a lot.\n#Person1#: No, I've thought of that. Air hostess worked really hard. It's so tiring. In planes aren't safe nowadays. They make crash because of bad weather or even be used as weapons if they fall into the wrong hands.\n#Person2#: How about being an interpreter? You are really good at languages. And you could travel to international meetings.\n#Person1#: No, I don't think so. Interpreting didn't sound interesting to me.\n#Person2#: Well, what are you interested in?\n#Person1#: Well, maybe I'll become an international business woman. It's so challenging.\n#Person2#: But you don't like thinking about money?\n#Person1#: Well, I could change.\n#Person2#: Em, I don't know. Cindy, I just don't see you as a business person.","summary":"Roy advises Cindy to be an air hostess or an interpreter, but Cindy wants to be an international business woman. Roy doesn't think she's a business person though Cindy says she can change.","topic":"future career"}
{"fname":"train_915","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have you played the piano? You're great.\n#Person2#: Thanks, I've been playing since I was 9 and now I'm 17. I have to practice for 2 hours every day, but I love it.\n#Person1#: That's good. Since you do it so much, I wouldn't be able to sit still that long. Why do you like it?\n#Person2#: Well, now that I have more experience I write my own music. I feel creative and I enjoy making people happy as they listen to me.\n#Person1#: That's cool. I feel that way when I play soccer. When I play I feel good about using my skills and people like to watch me, you know what I mean?\n#Person2#: Exactly.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s been playing the piano since the age 9 and #Person2# feels good when playing. #Person1# says #Person1# feels the same way when playing soccer.","topic":"play the piano"}
{"fname":"train_916","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mister Thompson. My name is Mary Brown.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Brown, take a seat please.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Well Miss Brown, could you please tell me about yourself?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary school. I read your ad. in the newspaper and I know that you're looking for a secretary.\n#Person2#: Could you please tell me what you can do?\n#Person1#: I can do whatever a secretary is expected to do, such as typing receiving phone calls, sending faxes or writing reports.\n#Person2#: Well, it seems that your qualifications for the job are excellent. Could you tell me what kind of salary you're expecting?\n#Person1#: I saw in the ad. that this position offers a salary of around $800 a month.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: That would be fine with me.\n#Person2#: Is there anything you would like to know about the job?\n#Person1#: No, not so far.\n#Person2#: Good. Thank you for coming Miss Brown. I've enjoyed meeting and talking with you, we'll let you know the result as early as possible.\n#Person1#: I appreciate the time you have given me.","summary":"Mary Brown tells Mister Thompson she can do all the secretary work and Mister Thompson thinks she's qualified for the job. Miss Brown is satisfied with the salary and Mister Thompson will tell her the results soon.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_917","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised.\n#Person2#: Yes. What kind of apartments are you interested in?\n#Person1#: I'm interested in a one bedroom, do you have any available?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have one. When do you need it?\n#Person1#: Sometime around next week. How much is the rent?\n#Person2#: Well, the rent is $650, with a $300 security deposit. Gas and water are included, but you pay for electricity.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. May I come over tomorrow to take a look?\n#Person2#: Sure, what time would you like to come?\n#Person1#: How about 10:00 AM?\n#Person2#: Good. May I have your name, please?\n#Person1#: My name is Blanca.\n#Person2#: Blanca, I'll see you tomorrow.","summary":"Blanca is interested in a one-bedroom apartment and is satisfied with its rent. #Person2# will take Blanca to look at it tomorrow.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_918","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Linda, did you get that letter about the new options for food service next year?\n#Person2#: Not yet, are there a lot of changes?\n#Person1#: There sure are, instead of paying one feet to cover all meals for the whole school year. We are now able to choose how many meals a week we want, and can contract just for that amount. We still have to pay the whole year at the beginning, but we can choose to buy 7, 10, 14 or 21 meals per week. They give you a card with a number of meals you get each week marked on it.\n#Person2#: That's a big change Tom, and a complicated system.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but it will be much better for people who don't eat 3 meals a day 7 days a week in the cafeteria, because they don't have to pay for meals they don't eat.\n#Person2#: So, what's the deal for those who do eat at school all the time?\n#Person1#: It better for them, too, because the more meals you contract for, the cheaper each one is.\n#Person2#: I see, it still sounds rather complicated.\n#Person1#: True, it took me several hours to figure it out. I decided to go with the 10 meal plan.\n#Person2#: Why is that?\n#Person1#: Well, I never eat breakfast and I often go away on weekends, so the 10 meal plan gives me lunch and dinner every weekday at a fairly low price, and I won't be paying for meals I don't usually eat.","summary":"Tom tells Linda the school has new options for food service. They can choose how many meals they want and it's better for everyone. Linda thinks the system is complicated and Tom agrees. Tom will go with the 10 meal plan because he doesn't eat at school all the time.","topic":"new meal plan"}
{"fname":"train_919","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Mrs.Smith.\n#Person2#: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.\n#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?\n#Person2#: She's very fond of detective stories?\n#Person1#: I see. Has she read any detective stories?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes!\n#Person1#: Do you know if she's read this one?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but she probably won't remember if she has! She's very forgetful!\n#Person1#: Ah! She has a bad memory. How old is she?\n#Person2#: She's eighty-seven.\n#Person1#: I suggest you take this book.It ' s very exciting.\n#Person2#: Thank you.That' s a good idea.she likes exciting books. Can you suggest another one?","summary":"Mrs. Smith wants to buy some books for her mom. #Person1# recommends Mrs. Smith a detective book and she wants more.","topic":"book selection"}
{"fname":"train_920","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jimmy, you've been sitting in front of the TV all day. Anything interesting on TV?\n#Person2#: Not really. Quite boring right now, actually. Mostly infomercials and public service announcements.\n#Person1#: Why don't you turn off the TV and get outside? You need to get some fresh air.\n#Person2#: I know, I know.But my favorite show is on in a couple of minutes. It's the series finals, and I wouldn't miss it for the world!\n#Person1#: Really? What's the series about?\n#Person2#: Well, it's about how an immigrant girl achieve her dream in America. It's a sitcom but really quite smart and really funny. I think you'd like it.\n#Person1#: It sounds interesting, but I am not a big fan of TV shows. They're time consuming and don't have much depth.\n#Person2#: I believe some shows are quite informative and interesting. Take this show for example, it examines American xenophobia and how it might conflict with the American dream, with hilarious results.\n#Person1#: Really? that's interesting!\n#Person2#: Yeah.Oh, here it comes! why don't we watch it together? they are going to have a court debate in this episode. It should be good.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll give it a go.","summary":"#Person1# invites Jimmy to go out but Jimmy refuses because Jimmy's favorite show is coming. Jimmy introduces it to #Person1# and they decide to see the show together.","topic":"show invitation"}
{"fname":"train_921","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, who is speaking?\n#Person2#: Hello, this is John. I want to speak to Linda.\n#Person1#: This is her.\n#Person2#: Hi, Linda, I'm just calling to invite you to a dinner party tomorrow evening.\n#Person1#: Really? What time and where?\n#Person2#: 7:30 PM at London-Chinese restaurant. I \\ ' ll be at your place at seven to pick you up if you need a ride.\n#Person1#: Yes, please, I'll need a ride. I'll be waiting for you then.\n#Person2#: See you tomorrow at seven. Make sure your dress a little formally. I heard the restaurant is kind of upscale.\n#Person1#: Thank you, see you then.\n#Person2#: See you.","summary":"John invites Linda to a dinner party at the London-Chinese restaurant and asks her to dress formally. John will pick her up tomorrow.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_922","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!\n#Person2#: I ' m in the middle of something right now. I ' ll be there in a second.\n#Person1#: This can ' t wait! I need your help now!\n#Person2#: Alright, alright. I ' m coming.\n#Person1#: Ok, here ' s a list of chores we need to get done. I'll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.\n#Person2#: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don ' t you clean the floors and I'll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.\n#Person1#: Sure that ' s fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Don't forget anything! And can you pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?\n#Person2#: Hey, honey I ' m back. Wow, the house looks really good!\n#Person1#: Great! Can you set the table?\n#Person2#: Just a sec I ' m just gonna vacuum this rug real fast\n#Person1#: Wait! Don ' t turn it on...","summary":"#Person1#'s boss and her husband will come for dinner. #Person1# asks #Person2# to help and they are getting prepared for their coming by cleaning the room and buying groceries.","topic":"preparation for dinner"}
{"fname":"train_923","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' m going to be moving out soon.\n#Person2#: You still have time on your lease.\n#Person1#: There ' s no way that I can stay here.\n#Person2#: That ' s not going to be all right.\n#Person1#: I don ' t understand why.\n#Person2#: I ' m going to have to keep your deposit\n#Person1#: Why can ' t I have it back?\n#Person2#: Because you ' re leaving before your lease is over.\n#Person1#: You have to give it back to me.\n#Person2#: You ' re not going to get it.\n#Person1#: But I ' m not able to live here anymore.\n#Person2#: I can ' t help you with that.","summary":"#Person1# is moving out but #Person2# refuses to return the deposits because the lease is not over.","topic":"deposit conflicts"}
{"fname":"train_924","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Give me a Big Mac, a small order of French fries and a medium Coke.\n#Person1#: You'll need to wait a few minutes for the fries. They are still in the fryer.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Your total comes to $ 7.\n#Person2#: Here's a twenty. Could you give me some more napkins?\n#Person1#: Sure. Your cash back is $ 13. And we'll bring out your fries in two minutes.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order a Big Mac, some French Fries, and a coke.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_925","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'v been work here for nearly a month, how do you feel about the job?\n#Person2#: Not bad. Thank you for your help. I am always busy with this job, I feel a bit tired.\n#Person1#: I had the same feeling when I first came to work here. but after a period of time, I feel better, I am sure you'll get used to this busy job.\n#Person2#: I also feel that work efficiency here is very high. and you have strong working ability and professional skill, it seems that you know all, that's really wonderful!\n#Person1#: You know the phrase the survival of the fittest. We have no choices.\n#Person2#: That's right, I have to work.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s feeling of working here. #Person2# feels busy and admires #Person1#'s efficiency, and #Person1# says #Person2# will get used to it soon.","topic":"green hand feeling"}
{"fname":"train_926","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Barneys Garage.\n#Person2#: Hello. Mr. Higgins, please.\n#Person1#: He just stepped out. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, this is Penny's Pet Boutique. Please remind him that his appointment for his dog's shampoo and cut is on Saturday morning at 11 am.\n#Person1#: I'll make sure he receives the message.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Thanks for calling.","summary":"#Person1# leaves the message of Higgins' reservation at Penny's Pet Boutique to Barneys Garage.","topic":"leave a message"}
{"fname":"train_927","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to help pitch in with dinner.\n#Person2#: Really? You're joking.\n#Person1#: No. I'd like to do something special for you on your birthday.\n#Person2#: I'd like that. Alright, put on this apron first.\n#Person1#: OK. . . Now how can I help, hon?\n#Person2#: Hmm, let me see. . . Boil some water.\n#Person1#: Easy. I could do that with my eyes closed. ( after a while ) Done.\n#Person2#: Not bad. Okay, now take some meat and potatoes from the fridge.\n#Person1#: How many potatoes do you need?\n#Person2#: Three. And bring four bell peppers.\n#Person1#: Gotcha. . . OK. Here they are.\n#Person2#: Now wash them, then dice the potatoes and bell peppers.\n#Person1#: Where's the peeler?","summary":"#Person1# wants to help on #Person2#'s birthday and #Person2# is surprised and instructs #Person1# to boil water, take out food, and dice vegetables.","topic":"help pitch"}
{"fname":"train_928","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, I have a problem and need to leave class early.\n#Person2#: Why do you have to leave early?\n#Person1#: I am not feeling well.\n#Person2#: Could you make it up by attending my other section this week?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's all taken care of.\n#Person2#: Are you leaving right away or can you stay for a few more minutes?\n#Person1#: I can stay a few more minutes.\n#Person2#: OK, but please make sure that you get all of your make-up work completed.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Professor. I've got it covered!\n#Person2#: Go do what you have to do, but make sure it doesn't happen again.","summary":"#Person1# wants to leave early and Professor asks the reason and #Person1#'s make-up plan.","topic":"leave and make-up plan"}
{"fname":"train_929","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you move into your new apartment?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I'm afraid it's still a mess. I haven't put anything away yet.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. It'll probably take you about three weeks to get everything organized.\n#Person2#: Don't say that. It looks like a dump now. I can't stand it.\n#Person1#: Have you taken a walk around your neighborhood yet?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, yes.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by that?\n#Person2#: I took a long walk through the neighborhood this morning on my way to the train station. It took me 20 minutes.\n#Person1#: Yes, but you only pay 800 dollars a month. Emm, it's hard to decide which is better, shorter commuting time or lower rent.\n#Person2#: I thought paying a lower rent would be better, but now I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: Is there a supermarket nearby?\n#Person2#: Yes, if you consider 7-11 is a supermarket.\n#Person1#: Sounds like you better buy a bicycle.\n#Person2#: That's right, or I'm going to spend a lot of time walking.","summary":"#Person1# asks the new condition of #Person2# and #Person2# hasn't organized everything yet. #Person2# also has some complaints about the new place.","topic":"new neighborhood"}
{"fname":"train_930","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you're moving to New York.\n#Person2#: Yes, I found a very good job down there.\n#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly miss you in Boston.\n#Person2#: I'm going to miss you folks, too.\n#Person1#: Let's keep in touch.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll drop you a line as soon as I get there.","summary":"#Person2# is moving and saying goodbye to #Person1#.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_931","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alice, I never knew you had such a lovely voice. You really can sing, can't you?\n#Person2#: Thanks, Mark. I used to be a member of the school choir.\n#Person1#: No wonder you can control your voice so well. You are a professional singer.\n#Person2#: Well, you are flattering me. I wouldn't say I am a professional, but I did receive some training at school. My music teacher used to be a professional singer.\n#Person1#: Well, a good teacher makes good students.\n#Person2#: You are quite right.","summary":"Mark compliments Alice's lovely voice and singing. Alice tells him that she learns from a professional teacher.","topic":"compliment"}
{"fname":"train_932","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to do after you return from Washington?\n#Person2#: I'm going to stay in the city.\n#Person1#: What will you do all day?\n#Person2#: I'm going to work with my father at the store. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the beach with my family.\n#Person1#: Have you ever worked?\n#Person2#: No, but I can learn. What are you going to do this summer?\n#Person1#: I'm going to camp. I've gone to camp for four summers.\n#Person2#: I've never gone to camp. What do you do there?\n#Person1#: We do many things. In the morning, we go swimming and boating. In the afternoon, we play basketball or tennis. We sit around a camp fire at night. We sing or tell stories.\n#Person2#: That sounds wonderful.\n#Person1#: It is wonderful. What's John going to do this summer?\n#Person2#: I think he's going to the mountains with his parents.\n#Person1#: Well, so long, Mary. Have fun.\n#Person2#: You too, Peter. Give my regards to John. I'll see you in September.","summary":"Peter and Mary discuss their summer plans. Mary will work at a family store and Peter will go camping, and their friend John will go to the mountains.","topic":"summer plan"}
{"fname":"train_933","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there a daily passenger ship to Dalian?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How many days does it take to Dalian?\n#Person2#: About one day. It arrives in Dalian at 10:00 a. m. tomorrow.\n#Person1#: How many ports do we call at on our passage to Qingdao?\n#Person2#: Four ports.\n#Person1#: The ship is going very fast.\n#Person2#: Perhaps she makes about 25 knots an hour.\n#Person1#: The sea is calm and peaceful. A sea trip is always enjoyable in fine weather like this.\n#Person2#: Yes. I hope it will remain fine all the way.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the ship to Dalian and the port information. They both hope that the weather stays fine.","topic":"travel by ship"}
{"fname":"train_934","dialogue":"#Person1#: George, is your chicken OK?\n#Person2#: It tastes great, but it is really dry. Is your fish all right?\n#Person1#: My fish is very dry.\n#Person2#: I wonder if they left it sitting around too long before they served it.\n#Person1#: That's exactly what I was thinking had happened.\n#Person2#: Are your vegetables OK?\n#Person1#: The vegetables are kind of mushy.\n#Person2#: So are mine. I think they left them cooking too long.\n#Person1#: The food here is usually good, so I think that we should tell the waiter that there is a problem.\n#Person2#: I think that you are right. Maybe they can give us a free dessert or something.","summary":"#Person1# and George discuss and found the condition of their food is unsatisfying. They want to tell the waiter the problem","topic":"unsatisfactory food"}
{"fname":"train_935","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I make a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. For what time?\n#Person1#: 7 o'clock tonight and there will be 5 persons.\n#Person2#: OK, sir. Five persons at 7:00.\n#Person1#: Do you have a VIP room?\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. We have only tables in the main dinning room left.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help reserve a VIP room but there is none left.","topic":"reservation"}
{"fname":"train_936","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which kind of sport do you like to watch?\n#Person2#: Basketball, football, table tennis. I will watch them on TV.\n#Person1#: So you must like NBA game.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it is my favorite. Many Chinese people including women and children would like to concern the game. I think they want to see the performance of coming and YiJianLian, the Chinese players in NBA.\n#Person1#: What kind of sport do you like to participate in?\n#Person2#: I am good at tennis and skiing. What about you?\n#Person1#: I prefer the indoor sports, such as bowling, badminton and squash.\n#Person2#: Moderate exercise is really important for health. 'Life lies in movement. '\n#Person1#: How about playing tennis with me?\n#Person2#: Good idea. I will take the racket.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes watching basketball, football, table tennis, and participating in tennis, and skiing. #Person1# prefers indoor sports. #Person1# invites #Person2# for tennis.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_937","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of person do you think you are?\n#Person2#: Well, I am always energetic and enthusiastic. That's my strongest personality.\n#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?\n#Person2#: Em, as I have said, I'm diligent and industrious. On the other hand, sometimes I'm too hard-working and I put myself under too much pressure to make things perfect.\n#Person1#: What qualities would you expect of persons working as a team?\n#Person2#: To work in a team, in my opinion, two characteristics are necessary for a person. That is, the person must be cooperative and aggressive.\n#Person1#: How do you spend your leisure time?\n#Person2#: I like playing games and having sports. They are my favourite hobbies.\n#Person1#: So, what kind of sport do you like most?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's hard to narrow it down to just one. I mean, I like all kinds of sports, basketball, swimming, bike riding and so on. Maybe it is just the reason why I am so energetic and vigorous.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# on personality, teamwork, and hobbies. #Person2# is energetic, enthusiastic but sometimes too exacting. #Person2# thinks cooperative and aggressive are necessary for teamwork. #Person2# likes playing sports in leisure time.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_938","dialogue":"#Person1#: What does Human Resources Department do?\n#Person2#: Hiring, firing, training, insurances, benefits, retirement plans, salary, vacation.\n#Person1#: They take care of a lot of things.\n#Person2#: But most of time, they provide assistances.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Say if the Engineering Department wants to hire a person, they will request HR to find candidates.\n#Person1#: Yes?\n#Person2#: The Engineering Manager and his team will interview the candidates. HR will also be involved with the interview, but basically arranging the schedule and explaining the benefits.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: Then the Engineering Manager will choose the candidate.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person2# answers #Person1# the functions of the Human Resource Department and #Person2# tells #Person1# examples.","topic":"Human Resource Department"}
{"fname":"train_939","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is my car ready yet?\n#Person2#: I don't know, sir. What's the number of your car?\n#Person1#: It's LF 312 G.\n#Person2#: When did you bring it to us?\n#Person1#: I bought it here three days ago.\n#Person2#: Ah yes, I remember now.\n#Person1#: Have your mechanics finished yet?\n#Person2#: No, they're still working on it. Let's go into the garage and have a look at it. Isn't that your car?\n#Person1#: Well, it was my car.\n#Person2#: Didn't you have a crash?\n#Person1#: That's right. I drove it into a lamp post. Can your mechanics repair it?\n#Person2#: Well, they're trying to repair it, sir. But to tell you the truth, you need a new car.","summary":"#Person1# comes to check if his car has been repaired and #Person2# shows him it is still under repairing. #Person2# suggests he buy a new one.","topic":"car repairment"}
{"fname":"train_940","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Michael. Remember me? I'm Becky. We used to work at Lemans together.\n#Person2#: Oh, sure. How are you? Long time no see. How are things at Lemans?\n#Person1#: It's about the same. I've been thinking of making a change myself. Do you mind if I ask you a few things about your job at the university?\n#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Well, I was wondering what the salaries are like? I mean. . . are they much lower than the corporate world?\n#Person2#: Well, I can't speak for all universities, but my salary is a definitely lower than at Lemans. I just don't think the salaries are comparable when you leave a major corporation.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I thought. But, I've heard that the perks are better. I was wondering if that was really true.\n#Person2#: I'd have to say yes and no on that. I don't get a big end-of-the-year bonus like I did at Lemans but I get to take classes for free if I want to. I've always wanted to get a graduate degree so I'm taking classes now to do that.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's great. It sounds like you're really happy with your move.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I am. Working at a university is really suits me.","summary":"Becky and Michael meet after a long time. Becky wants to change the job and asks Michael some questions on salaries. Micheal loves his job.","topic":"salary comparison"}
{"fname":"train_941","dialogue":"#Person1#: This facility is great, don't you think?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is better than last year. They have done a very good job this time.\n#Person1#: I'm glad our booth is on the first floor. More people can see our display.\n#Person2#: If someone wants to find us, they can look at this floor plan. It shows where all the companies have their booths.\n#Person1#: Let me see that. I didn't get one when I came in.\n#Person2#: Really? They didn't give you one with your ticket?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: That's strange.\n#Person1#: Where do you go for lunch around here?\n#Person2#: Are you hungry?\n#Person1#: Not too bad. But I will be soon.\n#Person2#: I went across the street. There is a good Chinese restaurant next to the hotel.\n#Person1#: I can't see Cortex on this floor plan. Don't they have a booth here?\n#Person2#: They must. Let me look at that. Here it is. Cortex. It's on the second floor, next to the Roll booth.\n#Person1#: Oh, that will be uncomfortable for them.\n#Person2#: For whom? Cortex?\n#Person1#: Yes. Cortex just stole Darren McDowell from Rolly. And probably Darren will be here. So he will have to spend the whole show standing next to his old Cortex coworkers.\n#Person2#: I've never met Darren. But you're right. That would probably be uncomfortable.\n#Person1#: When you reserve a booth, you should check who your neighbors will be. Don't you think?\n#Person2#: Yes, maybe. If you're Darren McDowell, you should probably check.\n#Person1#: Yes. Well, I think I'll go get lunch. Will you join me?\n#Person2#: No, I'll stay here at the booth. I ate earlier. Are you going to the Chinese restaurant?\n#Person1#: Maybe. I will look around.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# thinks the facility is good but they think the booth location for Cortex and Rolly is awkward for Darren McDowell. #Person1# plans to go for lunch, but #Person2# ate earlier and will not go.","topic":"booth allocation"}
{"fname":"train_942","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like me to help you on your new project?\n#Person2#: I would love the help! Would you prefer helping with the writing part or is programming more your thing?\n#Person1#: I would enjoy helping with the writing portion.\n#Person2#: Perfect! You'll be working alone on that portion. Do you like to work alone?\n#Person1#: That is OK sometimes.\n#Person2#: Our first meeting is next Monday. Could you meet with us at that time?\n#Person1#: No, I can't be there.\n#Person2#: Please send me your background information before the meeting so I can look at it.\n#Person1#: I can send that information to you.\n#Person2#: OK. I look forward to working with you. Enjoy your week!","summary":"#Person2# will help #Person1# with the writing part alone but #Person1# cannot join the meeting tomorrow, so #Person2# asks #Person1# to send background information before the meeting.","topic":"work arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_943","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, that was an interesting documentary!\n#Person2#: For sure! I didn't really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Well, they mentioned how people put away money in something called a 401K?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but a 401k is a type of retirement plan that allows employees to save and invest for their own retirement. Through a you can authorize your employer to deduct a certain amount of money from your paycheck and invest it in the plan. Everyone tries to contribute as much as possible so that when you retire, you can rest peacefully on your nest egg.\n#Person2#: That's interesting and logical I guess. In my country, we also have to contribute to a government-run retirement fund, but most people don't really trust it so they just invest in properties or things like that.\n#Person1#: That seems a bit unstable don't you think?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but corrupt governments in the past have created distrust among banks and financial institutions, so now people prefer to have money hidden in a jar or a piggy bank.\n#Person1#: I'Ve been thinking of doing that lately! I don't want some banker to run off with my money!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# watch a documentary they liked but #Person1# doesn't understand some jargon about 401k in the US and #Person2# explains it. Then they talk about retirement plans respectively in their countries.","topic":"retirement plan"}
{"fname":"train_944","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry for damaging your car, sir.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. Just leave it to the insurance companies.\n#Person1#: The car park in this community is over crowded, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, more and more cars. People should try to take public transportation.\n#Person1#: There aren't enough buses in this city, are there?\n#Person2#: Yeah, sometimes I really feel like writing a letter to the mayor.\n#Person1#: That's too much of hassle. We just want a little bigger parking space.\n#Person2#: Have you taken this to the property management, yet?\n#Person1#: No. but I'm gonna. You know, several months ago, I backed into red Honda when parking.\n#Person2#: Where? On the road?\n#Person1#: No, right here in the parking lot. It was parked right here in your space. The left rearview mirror was smashed.\n#Person2#: Is the car owner a lady with deafening voice?\n#Person1#: Yes! How do you know that?\n#Person2#: That's my wife!","summary":"#Person1# damaged #Person2#'s car and they complain about parking and transportation. #Person1# shares the experience of another car accident and #Person2# finds out that was #Person2#'s wife's car.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_945","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you consider to be your strong points?\n#Person2#: I think I'm tough not only physically but mentally.\n#Person1#: Why do you say that?\n#Person2#: I have been playing football since high school. At present, I'm a member of a community football club.\n#Person1#: Really? Are you still playing?\n#Person2#: Yes. I practice every weekend with my teammates.\n#Person1#: I see. You must be tough.\n#Person2#: I never get tired. I think this comes from practicing football.\n#Person1#: What do you consider to be your weak points?\n#Person2#: Frankly speaking, I'm a typical Chinese workaholic. I don't mind working late at night. Due to that, I tend to leave the office late.\n#Person1#: What kind of people are you reluctant to work with?\n#Person2#: So far I haven't met any particular kind. However, I may rule out those who prefer chatting to working.\n#Person1#: Do you prefer to work alone or as part of a team?\n#Person2#: It depends on the type of work. Usually I prefer to work alone, because I'm self-motivated. But I can work either way. If necessary, I don't hesitate to join the team.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# about strength, weakness, and teamwork. #Person2# is a tough football player but is a workaholic. #Person2# prefers to work alone but also do teamwork.","topic":"personality"}
{"fname":"train_946","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, does the No. 8 bus go to the Wang Fu Jing Department Store?\n#Person2#: No, it doesn't. You'll have to change to a No. 3 bus at Sha Tan. Or, if you don't mind walking, you can take this bus and get off at the Workers Club Building and walk across to Wang Fu Jing.\n#Person1#: I think I'd rather take the bus. Where did you say I should change?\n#Person2#: Sha Tan, when you get off the bus, walk back to the corner and turn left, you'll see the bus stop just ahead of you on the left-hand side of the street. But remember to take the No. 3 bus. The others don't go to Wang Fu Jing.\n#Person1#: Change to the No. 3 bus at Sha Tan. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: Not at all.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the way to Wang Fu Jing and #Person2# tells #Person1# the detailed routine through bus.","topic":"ask direction"}
{"fname":"train_947","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are so many people in your house. What are they doing?\n#Person2#: We are having a party. I am the host and my wife is the hostess.\n#Person1#: Are they your guests?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. They are all my friends.\n#Person1#: Who is that man?\n#Person2#: He is Professor Zhang. He is a Chinese teacher. His wife is a teacher, too. Their daughter is a college student.\n#Person1#: Who is that young man?\n#Person2#: He is her boyfriend. He is a young doctor. His name is Karl Black.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what they are doing and then asks about some people in the house party.","topic":"knowing new people"}
{"fname":"train_948","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of this brown coffee table?\n#Person2#: It's nice, but it doesn't match the color of our room.\n#Person1#: How about this?\n#Person2#: Oh no, this type of coffee table gets dirty very easily and it's difficult to clean.\n#Person1#: And you are really difficult to please. All right, let's look at some others.\n#Person2#: Look, this one matches our room and it's inexpensive. Don't you think so?\n#Person1#: Moreover, it's easy to clean, right? You are really lazy.\n#Person2#: I only want to save you the trouble of looking after me.\n#Person1#: Sounds ridiculous!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decides between which coffee table to buy and choose an inexpensive one. They argue about if #Person1# is lazy.","topic":"purchase"}
{"fname":"train_949","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is Officer Belford. You reported a break-in just now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did.\n#Person1#: I'll need a little more information about it.\n#Person2#: Just the facts.\n#Person1#: What time did it happen?\n#Person2#: It must have been sometime between 12:00 and 1:30 because I was home until almost 12:00 and I just got back at 1:30.\n#Person1#: What did they get?\n#Person2#: Well, what I know now is some jewellery and the television.\n#Person1#: OK. Good, you're making a list. By the way, did you have your belongings marked?\n#Person2#: Yes. My husband put his name on the TV.\n#Person1#: By the way, where is your husband?\n#Person2#: He's on a trip to Canada. And I haven't told him about the robbery.\n#Person1#: I see, where did you put your jewellery?\n#Person2#: I put it in the refrigerator. But all my good jewellery is in the safe box in the bank.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll be in touch with you as soon as we have found anything about it.","summary":"#Person2# reported a break-in and Officer Belford asks the details. #Person2# was robbed of jewellry and a TV with her husband's name.","topic":"robbery report"}
{"fname":"train_950","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dr. Carter's Office.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Carter, please.\n#Person1#: Is this your first visit?\n#Person2#: Yes it is.\n#Person1#: Okay. Could I have your name please?\n#Person2#: Yes. My name is Ronald Schuller.\n#Person1#: And may I ask who referred you to our office?\n#Person2#: Uh, I drove past your office yesterday.\n#Person1#: Okay. How about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 O'clock?\n#Person2#: Uh. Do you happen to have an opening in the morning? I usually pick up my kids from school around that time.\n#Person1#: Okay. Um ... how about Tuesday at 8:00 A.M. or Thursday at 8:15 A.M.?\n#Person2#: Uh, do you have anything earlier, like 7:30?\n#Person1#: No. I'm sorry.\n#Person2#: Well, in that case, Thursday would be fine.\n#Person1#: Okay. Could I have your phone number please?\n#Person2#: It's 643-0547.\n#Person1#: Alright. And what's the nature of your visit?\n#Person2#: Uh ...\n#Person1#: Yes sir.\n#Person2#: Well, to tell the truth, I fell from a ladder two days ago while painting my house, and I sprained my ankle when my foot landed in a paint can. I suffered a few scratches on my hands and knees, but I'm most concerned that the swelling in my ankle hasn't gone down yet.\n#Person1#: Well, did you put ice on it immediately after this happened?\n#Person2#: Well yeah. I just filled the paint can with ice and ...\n#Person1#: And so after you removed the paint can ... Sir, sir, Mr. Schuller, are you still there?\n#Person2#: Well that's part of the problem. Uh, the paint can is still on my foot.\n#Person1#: Look, Mr. Schuller. Please come in today. I don't think your case can wait.","summary":"Ronald wants to make an appointment with Dr. Carter to check a swelled ankle. Dr. Carter asks for some information and they arrange it on Thursday. But after knowing he is stuck in a paint can Dr. Carter asks him to come in today.","topic":"urgent case"}
{"fname":"train_951","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, we still haven't decided what to get him.\n#Person2#: I know. It's hard. What does he need?\n#Person1#: Well, darling, the other day he said that he needed a car.\n#Person2#: Yeah, right. Well, I think that's a little beyond us.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it'd be fun, but it's just a little too expensive.\n#Person2#: There's the usual kind of thing, like a wallet or tie.\n#Person1#: Oh, please, not for his sixtieth. I think we should get him something more expensive than that, don't you? I mean, we want to get something good, something...\n#Person2#: Something unusual?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: Well, how about a computer? We could get him a computer. That way we could keep in touch on email.\n#Person1#: No, no, no. You know him. He says he's too old to learn how to use a computer. He isn't, of course, but I don't think he'd ever use it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want to get something special but affordable for an old man's sixtieth. They deny a car, a tie, and a computer and make no-decision.","topic":"gift"}
{"fname":"train_952","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah great. Thanks for pulling over.\n#Person2#: Where to?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and ....\n#Person2#: Sure. Hop in. No problem. Hang on!\n#Person1#: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than twenty minutes for the average driver. [Oh]. And I'm not average. I have driving down to an art, so we should be able to cruise through traffic and get there in less than fifteen minutes.\n#Person1#: Okay. Uh, sorry for asking [Yeah?], but do you have any idea how much the fare will be?\n#Person2#: Oh, it shouldn't be more than 18 dollars ... not including a ... uh-hum ... a tip of course.\n#Person1#: Oh, and by the way, do you know what time the museum closes?\n#Person2#: Well, I would guess around 6:00 O'clock.\n#Person1#: Uh, do you have the time?\n#Person2#: Yeah. It's half past four. [Thanks] Uh, this IS your first time to the city, right?\n#Person1#: Yeah. How did you know?\n#Person2#: Well, you can tell tourists from a mile away in this city because they walk down the street looking straight up at the skyscrapers.\n#Person1#: Was it that obvious?\n#Person2#: Well ...\n#Person1#: Oh, before I forget, can you recommend any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price?\n#Person2#: Umm ... Well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita, is fantastic. [Oh] It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the decor is very authentic, [Okay] and the portions are larger than most places I've been to.\n#Person1#: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum?\n#Person2#: Well, you can catch the subway right outside the museum. There are buses that run that way, but you would have to transfer a couple of times. And there are taxis too, but they don't run by the museum that often.\n#Person1#: Okay. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# who is a tourist wants to go to the National Museum of Art and asks #Person2# the duration and the fee of getting there and the opening time of the museum. Then #Person1# asks #Person2# for restaurant recommendation and directions.","topic":"guidance for new-comers"}
{"fname":"train_953","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miguel, why haven't you finished your science homework all week?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Ms. Perry. My house burned down last weekend. My family and I have been sleeping at my grandma's all week. I'm very stressed. I can't do my homework because my grandma's house is so loud and I lost my textbook.\n#Person1#: Oh, no! Let's talk more about it during lunch. Can you come to my office then?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I might be a little late. My grandma's kitchen is too small to make food, so I need to buy lunch.","summary":"Miguel's house was burnt down and he is stressed. Ms. Perry asks him to go to her office at lunchtime for this.","topic":"talk on homework"}
{"fname":"train_954","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy birthday, Jimmy. Are you ready for the next present?\n#Person2#: You mean there's more besides the watch?\n#Person1#: Come with us. It's in the car. Now, here we are. You've been talking about this for months.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's a new computer. It's just what I want. I'm so happy about it. Thank you so much, Mum and Dad.","summary":"#Person1# sends Jimmy a computer for his birthday and Jimmy is happy.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_955","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Lucy. When are you going off to Beijing?\n#Person2#: This evening.\n#Person1#: How are you getting there, by air or by train?\n#Person2#: By train. It leaves at 5:00 and arrives in Beijing at 7:10 tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: Oh, only 14 hours. Is anybody seeing you off this evening?\n#Person2#: Yes, my parents are going with me to the station to see me off.\n#Person1#: That's good! How long are you staying in Beijing for your holiday?\n#Person2#: Only four days. Well, I must be off now. See you when I get back.\n#Person1#: OK. Good luck and have a good trip!\n#Person2#: Thanks. Goodbye!","summary":"#Person1# asks Lucy's plan for leaving for Beijing and Lucy tells #Person1# the details and her parents will see her off.","topic":"farewell before flight"}
{"fname":"train_956","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello there, welcome to Wine World. Let me know if I can help you out at all. \n#Person2#: Um, yes, please, I could really use some help. I'm going over to my boss'house for dinner tonight and don't know what kind of wine I should bring. \n#Person1#: OK, do you know what kind of food will be served? \n#Person2#: Well, his wife is Japanese. He said she makes really good sushi. \n#Person1#: Hmm, that's a bit of a challenge. Sushi is notoriously difficult to pair with wine. Well, let's see. have to be a white wine, of course. \n#Person2#: Why? Wouldn't a red wine go well with sushi? \n#Person1#: No, I don't think so. Sushi is a very delicately flavored food, and red wine would be a jarring contrast. You need a white wine, which has more subtle flavors, to complement the fish. \n#Person2#: I see. So should I get a bottle of Chardonnay? That's a white wine, right? \n#Person1#: Yes, Chardonnay is a white wine, but I'm not sure it'd be your best bet. Chardonnay is one of the more fullbodied whites, and tends to be a bit oaky. I'd suggest that you go for something brighter, like this Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. \n#Person2#: Sauvignon Blanc? What's that? \n#Person1#: That's another varietal, or type of grape, just like Chardonnay. \n#Person2#: Let's see. The label says it's got 'attractive citrus and grassy aromas that give way to crisp, mineral flavors and a bonedry finish. Serve chilled. ' Oh, no, how long will it take to chill the wine? I'm on my way to the dinner now. \n#Person1#: It's OK, don't worry, we'll just choose a wine from the cooler. We don't have quite as extensive a selection over here, but. . . this Rhone Valley white would be lovely. \n#Person2#: All right. What varietal is that? \n#Person1#: Well, this is a French wine, so they don't always specify the varietal on the label. The French believe that the soil a grape is grown in is one of the most important factors in the final flavor of the wine. This wine is probably a blend of a few different types of grapes, mostly Viognier, I'd guess. \n#Person2#: And you think this is a good wine? \n#Person1#: Yes, this is one of our best-sellers. It's not quite as dry as the Sauvignon Blanc we were looking at earlier, which means it's more approachable. It's light and crisp, with a bit of a vanilla aroma. \n#Person2#: Perfect! I'll take it! ","summary":"#Person2# is going over to the home of #Person2#'s boss whose wife is Japanese, so #Person2# wants to buy a bottle of wine. #Person2# wants Chardonnay but it is denied by #Person1#. #Person1# recommends Sauvignon Blanc but it is denied by #Person2#. At last #Person2# decides on Rhone Valley white.","topic":"wine selection"}
{"fname":"train_957","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where's Bill? The ambassador is already here. The meeting is set to start at 9 am. \n#Person2#: He's late again. Traffic is probably holding him up. You know, he commutes from the suburbs. It's not easy commuting every day. We should cut him some slack. \n#Person1#: Even though the trafic is bumper-to-bumper out there, I don't think it's heavy traffic that makes Bill late. He takes the train, remember? \n#Person2#: Oh, that's right. Well, the train shouldn't be late. That means there is only one explanation. . . . Bill must have overslept. \n#Person1#: Well, to be fare, since he's coming all the way from Lancaster, he's got to get up much earlier than the rest of us. He must get start on his commute about six thirty, no telling what time he actually gets up. \n#Person2#: That's right, because he's got to get to the train station from his house, then take the blue line into the city, then switch trains to the red line. In all, the trip's got to take more than 2 hours. \n#Person1#: Why doesn't he just drive to work? \n#Person2#: It's too difficult to park your car in the city. Also, the traffic coming in from the suburbs is a nightmare. ","summary":"Bill is late and an ambassador is waiting. #Person1# and #Person2# assumes Bill overslept because he lives far away and commutes every day by train.","topic":"Bill's commuting"}
{"fname":"train_958","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mike, what gives? \n#Person2#: Hi, Bill, this is my new car. \n#Person1#: Hey, great set of wheels. \n#Person2#: You like it, huh? \n#Person1#: Who wouldn't? Wow, that's out of this world. \n#Person2#: It is special, isn't it? \n#Person1#: Yeah, too cool. How much did they sold you for? \n#Person2#: Lots. Looks like I'll have to moonlight for the next two years. \n#Person1#: I can imagine. \n#Person2#: Hey, let's go for a spin. You can try it out. \n#Person1#: I'd love to. \n#Person2#: Ok, let's go. ","summary":"Mike gets a new car with great wheels and he will go for a spin with Bill.","topic":"new car trial"}
{"fname":"train_959","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking. \n#Person2#: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food? \n#Person1#: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much. \n#Person2#: I suppose you're right, Lee. Maybe that's why so many Westerners are overweight. \n#Person1#: It's interesting that Americans work very hard at their jobs, do not take naps during the day, and yet they can be so heavy. \n#Person2#: You see, because we are often busy working, we eat too much fast food, and that food is very fattening. ","summary":"Lee misses Sichuan food and Sally persuades Lee to get used to Western food. Lee cannot because the food was fattening and Sally agreed.","topic":"different diet"}
{"fname":"train_960","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dutton Hotels. How may I help you today? \n#Person2#: I wanted to check rates and availability for your San Francisco location. \n#Person1#: Certainly, I can help you with that. Will that be the downtown or waterfront location? \n#Person2#: The waterfront location. \n#Person1#: What date do you plan to check in? \n#Person2#: I'd like to check in on October 12th and check out the 15th. \n#Person1#: Okay, let me see what we have. For how many? \n#Person2#: One. And, if possible, I'm looking for a non-smoking room. \n#Person1#: Sure, we have a non-smoking queen with an ocean view for $189 or a standard room with a courtyard view for $139 a night. \n#Person2#: I'd like to book the standard room. \n#Person1#: Okay, your last name? \n#Person2#: Rama. \n#Person1#: And, your first name? \n#Person2#: Jeff. \n#Person1#: Okay, I have you booked in a standard non-smoking queen, checking in on October 12th and departing the 15th. What major credit card would you like to use to guarantee the reservation? \n#Person2#: A Visa. \n#Person1#: The number and expiration? \n#Person2#: It's 7388-2424-3535-1818 and the expiration is 05\/08. \n#Person1#: Your confirmation number is PD672. Is there anything else I help you with? \n#Person2#: No, that's all. Thanks. \n#Person1#: Have a nice day and thanks you for calling Dutton Hotels. ","summary":"#Person1# at Dutton Hotels helps Rama reserve a standard non-smoking room with a courtyard view from October 12th to 15th. #Person1# takes credit card information to make a reservation and then gives Jeff Rama the confirmation number.","topic":"room reservation"}
{"fname":"train_961","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lily, how long have you been here?\n#Person2#: I came to China in June, so it has been 7 months.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's a long time. But you haven't spent Spring Festival in China yet, right?\n#Person2#: That's right, but I am going to stay in China this year to see how Chinese people spend their most important festival. In fact, I'm doing a business research about Spring Festival for my company.\n#Person1#: Really? Maybe you can come to spend it with my family.\n#Person2#: Can I?\n#Person1#: My parents would be happy to have you. You will love it. Though we live downtown, we always spend Spring Festival in our hometown.\n#Person2#: You mean in the countryside?\n#Person1#: Yes, I believe you will learn a lot about Chinese culture this winter holiday. We will have a big family meal and eat things like fish and dumplings, and we give children lucky money in red envelopes.\n#Person2#: That sounds interesting. I can't wait!","summary":"#Person1# asks Lily about her duration in China. Lily wants to do a research on Spring Festival. And #Person1# invites Lily to spend the festival with #Person1#'s family this year.","topic":"festival invitation"}
{"fname":"train_962","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who do you work for at the moment?\n#Person2#: Um, I work for the BBC World Service. I've been with the BBC for 5 years. Before that, I worked as an interpreter for the EU.\n#Person1#: As you know this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I have. In fact I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was 11.\n#Person1#: That's interesting, have you traveled much?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I've been to all over Europe and many parts of South America.\n#Person1#: Why did you go to these places?\n#Person2#: Well, mostly for pleasure. But 3 years ago, I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories in Buenos Aires for the BBC.","summary":"#Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s job. #Person2# works for BBC now and travels a lot for pleasure.","topic":"job and leisure"}
{"fname":"train_963","dialogue":"#Person1#: What color should we paint this room, honey?\n#Person2#: How about red?\n#Person1#: Red in the dining room? No way.\n#Person2#: Why not? I think red is a great color for a wall.\n#Person1#: But red makes you fat.\n#Person2#: What are you talking about?\n#Person1#: I was reading a magazine article that said warm colors make you want to eat more, blue would be better.\n#Person2#: But I like eating. Let's paint the room red.\n#Person1#: Not a chance.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decides on painting the house and #Person1# denies red because red makes people fat.","topic":"room color"}
{"fname":"train_964","dialogue":"#Person1#: Liberty Park. Good morning, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to know more about art festival next week. What can I do at the festival?\n#Person1#: Oh, you can do lots of things! You can listen to music, look at paintings by local and international painters, joined the picnic in the park or watch play.\n#Person2#: Wow! What paintings can I see at the festival?\n#Person1#: There are best, local painters are showing their paintings. Two of them are very traditional and like to paint landscapes. The third local painter is a modern artist and her paintings show the world in a different way - the way she sees it. You can also see new and old paintings from France, Japan, Brazil and Norway.\n#Person2#: When is the art exhibition?\n#Person1#: Oh, there are 2 actually. The local painters will show their paintings at 11:00 AM on Saturday and the international exhibition starts at 3:00 PM on Sunday. Would you like to know where it is?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: The local exhibition is in Building 4 and the international exhibition is in Building 8.","summary":"#Person2# asks information about the art festival and #Person1# at Liberty Park tells #Person2# what #Person2# can do by introducing the painters, paintings, and the place.","topic":"exhibition information"}
{"fname":"train_965","dialogue":"#Person1#: My boss told me never to go to work again!\n#Person2#: I can't believe it, why?\n#Person1#: I don't know. What he told me that I was so confused.\n#Person2#: Did you usually go to work late?\n#Person1#: Well, I often did.\n#Person2#: When you were working, did you think about other things?\n#Person1#: Sometimes.\n#Person2#: Could you use a computer?\n#Person1#: No, I can only use a typewriter.\n#Person2#: Well, I think I know why. You didn't use your time well and you didn't learn new things.","summary":"#Person2# analyzed that #Person1# is fired because #Person1# did not use time well nor learned new things.","topic":"dismissal reason"}
{"fname":"train_966","dialogue":"#Person1#: The coffee pot is empty. No matter how many signs we post, someone keeps drinking the last cup without making a fresh pot. What's the point of rules if nobody follows them?\n#Person2#: I know. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I'm upset about the microwave. It looks like a bomb went off in there.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Nobody ever cleans up, do they?\n#Person2#: And nobody ever covers their food.\n#Person1#: We should have paper towels next the microwave. People might be better about covering their food if there are paper towels nearby.\n#Person2#: That might work better than these useless signs in the break room. It would be easier for people to clean up after they've heated their food, too.\n#Person1#: I'll tell you one place where signs work: the parking lot.\n#Person2#: That's because the sign warns people they will have to pay a fine if they park in the wrong place.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# complain about how people treat the coffee pot and the microwave. They think of ways to change the situation but they are not optimistic about them.","topic":"misbehavior"}
{"fname":"train_967","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: Yes, do I have to work a whole year before I can take a vacation?\n#Person1#: Yes, after you ' Ve been here a year, you qualify for a three-day vacation\n#Person2#: Only three days?\n#Person1#: That's the company policy.\n#Person2#: What happens if I use up my sick days before the end of the year? If I ' m sick an extra day or two, will my pay be deducted?\n#Person1#: Yes. That's the company policy.\n#Person2#: It was the same as the last place I worked at. I was hoping you ' d be different.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the company policies of vacation and sick leave which are the same as the last place #Person2# worked at.","topic":"company policy"}
{"fname":"train_968","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello? This is John Smith. Can I speak to Mr. White, please?\n#Person2#: This is Mr. White speaking.\n#Person1#: Hi. I understand that you have a house for sale, haven ' t you?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I ' d like to know more about it.\n#Person2#: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' clock?\n#Person1#: OK. I will be there.\n#Person2#: Thank you for calling. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"John Smith will come to Mr. White's office to talk about the house for sale.","topic":"set an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_969","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jeff, look at this listing! It says there is a cozy studio apartment for rent, and it's only $ 700 per month. What do you think?\n#Person2#: Well I think I can afford that apartment. But are pets allowed?\n#Person1#: Hmm... let me look. Yes, it says it's a pet-friendly building.\n#Person2#: That's great. That means I can bring my cat, Mr. Twinkles. Where is the apartment located?\n#Person1#: It says it's located in the suburbs.","summary":"Mr. Twinkles tells Jeff a $700-per-month apartment allowing pets is for rent. Jeff thinks it's great.","topic":"apartment for rent"}
{"fname":"train_970","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, miss.\n#Person2#: Good morning, sir.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me please where can I find a currents exchange?\n#Person2#: Right here, how can i help you today, sir?\n#Person1#: I'd like to exchange 5000 Singapore dollars into the US dollars please.\n#Person2#: Do you have an account this bank, sir?\n#Person1#: Yes, here is my account number.\n#Person2#: May i please see ID?\n#Person1#: Sure, here is my passport, by the way what is the rate today?\n#Person2#: Today's rate is 2. 57 Singapore dollars for 1 US dollar, here is your money, sir. Please count it and sign your name here.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is the credit demand. Where can I cash travellers'cheques?\n#Person2#: You can cash them here, how much do you want to cash?\n#Person1#: 900 dollars.\n#Person2#: How would you like it?\n#Person1#: I need 8 hundreds and the rest in 10s please?\n#Person2#: Ok, here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you, have a nice day.\n#Person2#: Thank you, have a good day.","summary":"After #Person1# shows his account number and passport, #Person2# helps #Person1# exchange 5000 Singapore dollars into US dollars.","topic":"currency service"}
{"fname":"train_971","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you connect me to Mary. Smith Hotel room?\n#Person2#: Mrs. Smith has not checked in yet.\n#Person1#: Can you leave a message for her to call her office?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll see that she get the message when she checks in.","summary":"#Person1# calls Mary, but #Person2# says she's not checked in, so #Person1# leaves a message.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_972","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm starving! It would be truly appreciated if you bought me a burrito.\n#Person2#: I'm a little short. I don't have enough for you.\n#Person1#: I'm starving, as I didn't eat yet today.\n#Person2#: I really don't have enough money.\n#Person1#: My stomach feels so empty.\n#Person2#: Well, why don't you ask Bob for some money? I'm hungry too.\n#Person1#: I'll be getting money on Friday, and I'll get it back to you then.\n#Person2#: Okay, so on Friday, you can buy yourself something to eat.\n#Person1#: That's not nice.\n#Person2#: You can always go home and make something to eat.\n#Person1#: I can't go home yet, because I have things to do here.\n#Person2#: Sorry. That's not my fault.","summary":"#Person1# keeps asking #Person2# to buy food for #Person1#. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# doesn't have enough money and it's not #Person2#'s fault.","topic":"ask for food"}
{"fname":"train_973","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I need to refill this prescription.\n#Person2#: It says on the bottle here that you can have two refills.\n#Person1#: Yes, I need to refill it today.\n#Person2#: Alright. I'm sorry, Miss. According to our file, this prescription has already been refilled twice.\n#Person1#: I was worried about that. I couldn't remember if I had it refilled twice yet or not.\n#Person2#: Well, it looks like you have. You will need to see your doctor to get a new prescription.\n#Person1#: Listen. This is an emergency. I tried to call my doctor, but he is out of town. So I can't see him in time. I need this medicine. It is for skin condition. I've run out. Can you just refill it once more?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Miss. We can't do it. We must follow the prescription. And this prescription has run out.\n#Person1#: But I need it. Please. Refill it for me just this once. I can go to the doctor around ten days from now. Then I'll have another prescription.\n#Person2#: Miss, I understand your problem. But it is against the law for us to sell certain medicines without a prescription. It's the law. I can't do anything about it. We never sell medicine unless we have a proper prescription. Never.\n#Person1#: But I have a prescription. I just need more of it.\n#Person2#: A prescription must be valid. It cannot be an expired prescription. I'm sorry, Miss. It's the law. You will have to find another doctor who will prescribe this for you.\n#Person1#: Oh, it will be so expensive! I have a special medical plan, and I can only see one doctor. It will cost me a lot of money to see another doctor.\n#Person2#: Miss, I just can't help you on this. I'm a pharmacist, not a doctor. And there are other customers I need to help now. I know it is frustrating when this happens. But there is nothing I can do about it. I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: This is ridiculous! In Taiwan, it is much easier to get medicine when I need it.\n#Person2#: Maybe that's true. I don't know. But I'm sure in Taiwan you have prescriptions too.","summary":"#Person1# wants to refill the prescription but #Person2# says it's already been refilled twice, so #Person1# needs to get a new prescription. #Person1# says it's emergent and #Person1#'s doctor is out of town. #Person2# suggests seeing another doctor but #Person1# thinks it's expensive. #Person1# thinks the whole thing is ridiculous but #Person2# insists on a new prescription.","topic":"refill a prescription"}
{"fname":"train_974","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, where's Cindy?\n#Person2#: She told me that she's got tennis practice today.\n#Person1#: You're Mary, right?\n#Person2#: How did you know?\n#Person1#: Cindy told me about you in our gym class.\n#Person2#: I see. Do you live in this neighborhood, too?\n#Person1#: My house is next door to yours.\n#Person2#: Oh, Cindy did mention you before. You're Alexander Newman.\n#Person1#: Just call me Alex. Alex and Alexander are the same thing.","summary":"Alex met Mary and they find out Cindy mentioned them to each other.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_975","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Bob, how's business?\n#Person2#: Just okay.\n#Person1#: Okay, enough small talk. Let's get down to business.\n#Person2#: Good idea.\n#Person1#: Since we're good friends, you don't have to pay me.\n#Person2#: No, I can't accept it. Business is business.","summary":"#Person1# thinks Bob doesn't need to pay since they're friends. Bob doesn't accept it.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_976","dialogue":"#Person1#: The world changes, the family changes too.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: People now like a small family composed of two parents and one child.\n#Person2#: That is called a nuclear family.\n#Person1#: I don't like such a family.\n#Person2#: What kind of family are you like?\n#Person1#: I like a family composed of many people. It includes grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, and children.\n#Person2#: It's a traditional family. It may be too large to live well.\n#Person1#: We can live well, I think.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# people now have nuclear families composed of parents and one child, but #Person1# likes traditional families.","topic":"discuss the family"}
{"fname":"train_977","dialogue":"#Person1#: John's father got married again.\n#Person2#: Married whom?\n#Person1#: If I tell you. , you must be completely taken aback.\n#Person2#: Come on. Tell me what happened.\n#Person1#: He married a girl who is only eighteen!\n#Person2#: Is that true? But anyhow, it's none of our business, isn't it?","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# John's father married an 18-year-old girl. #Person2# thinks it's none of their business.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_978","dialogue":"#Person1#: Henry, I want to ask you something.\n#Person2#: Say what you want to say.\n#Person1#: You see. The wage is not paid yet, I am wondering if you could possibly lend me some money.\n#Person2#: I am sorry. But I do not have any money to lend to you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow some money from Henry but Henry doesn't have any.","topic":"borrow money"}
{"fname":"train_979","dialogue":"#Person1#: hi, I'm Lucas, I just moved in next door.\n#Person2#: oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: nice to meet you too.\n#Person2#: would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.\n#Person1#: thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really like your tea set. Where did you get it?\n#Person2#: oh, there is a supermarket not far from here. But there is also a tea house around the corner, where you can get tea and a tea set as well.\n#Person1#: oh yeah, I saw the tea house the other day. I think I might go and have a look sometime. It's a nice neighborhood here.\n#Person2#: you are right about that. It's quiet and very convenient. You can get to the bus and the subway stations within ten minutes'walk. There's a grocery store, a book store, a gym, and many restaurants\n#Person1#: there's a gym nearby? That's exciting! I really want to start to go to gym as soon as possible. I've been lazy this summer holiday and have put on some weight.\n#Person2#: well, if you want we can go together sometime. Actually I was thinking of going this afternoon, if you like, you can join me and I can show you the neighborhood along the way.\n#Person1#: that would be wonderful. Thanks!","summary":"Lucas moved in Barbara's next door and Barbara invites him to have a drink. She tells him she got the tea set from a supermarket nearby and the neighborhood is quiet and convenient. Barbara invites Lucas to go to the gym together.","topic":"a new neighbor"}
{"fname":"train_980","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's the latest novel by ray blue. It's a sic-fi thriller.\n#Person1#: I thought he usually wrote horror books.\n#Person2#: He does. He's good at this genre too. It's a captivating read.\n#Person1#: We're going to the bookshop. Would you like to join us?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would. I need to buy a textbook for my course and, as you know, I love browsing through the latest paperbacks.\n#Person1#: Me too. I need something to read on the flight to new york. I can never sleep on planes. Sarah wants to pick up some children's books for her daughter.\n#Person2#: I want to look at nelson Mandela's autobiography.\n#Person1#: This is sure to be a worthwhile read.","summary":"#Person2#'s reading a sci-fi thriller. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the bookshop. #Person2# agrees because both of them want to buy books.","topic":"talk about books"}
{"fname":"train_981","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor, I feel much better now. Will I be albe to go home some time this week?\n#Person2#: That's good to hear. You've had an ideal recovery from your operation. We're going to send you home tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Do you think I can get back to work very soon?\n#Person2#: Don't be in such a hurry. I'm confident that you'll be completely recovered in 4 to 6 weeks.\n#Person1#: Is there anything I should do?\n#Person2#: You'd better have a good rest for a week. Be sure to have regular meals. Stay away from alcohol. Give up smoking at least a little while.\n#Person1#: Should I take some medicine?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to give you some. Take one tablet of this medicine three times a day before meals. For that one, two tablets. And remember to come to the outpatient department for a consultation in two weeks, please.\n#Person1#: It's very kind of you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. We wish you a speedy recovery. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# says #Person1# can go home tomorrow but can't work very soon. #Person2# advises #Person1# to rest well, have regular meals, stop smoking, take medicine and have a consultation.","topic":"doctor's advice"}
{"fname":"train_982","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thomas, could you do me a favor?\n#Person2#: What's up?\n#Person1#: Could you pick up Mrs. David from Ford Company at the Capital Airport?\n#Person2#: Why don't you go?\n#Person1#: I'm supposed to do it, but the general manager called me last night. He said he couldn't come back to Beijing as scheduled, so he asked me to attend the meeting for him.\n#Person2#: I see. I'll do it for you.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. It's very kind of you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to pick up Mrs. David because #Person1# has to attend the meeting. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"pick up someone"}
{"fname":"train_983","dialogue":"#Person1#: I feel like to wear my hair in this way.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's really popular these days.\n#Person1#: Do you think it's suitable for me?\n#Person2#: Honestly speaking, I think the one next to it suits you better.\n#Person1#: Even though I really like it, it's just too modern for me.\n#Person2#: That's not true. Look over there! That lady chose the same one and she is surely older than you.\n#Person1#: Okay then. And I also want to have my hair colored.\n#Person2#: Which color do you like?\n#Person1#: Claret-red.\n#Person2#: Nice choice.\n#Person1#: How long will it take? I hope it won't be too long.\n#Person2#: I hope not but it will take at least three hours.\n#Person1#: Now it's my son's turn to wait.","summary":"#Person1# picks a hair but #Person2# recommends a more modern one. #Person2#'ll color #Person1#'s hair claret-red and it will take at least three hours.","topic":"hair service"}
{"fname":"train_984","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you say?\n#Person2#: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?\n#Person1#: Well, I feel a little tired.\n#Person2#: Come on! Rest breads rust.\n#Person1#: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.\n#Person2#: I hope it won't be too long. It would be a shame not to take advantage of such lovely weather.\n#Person1#: It won't be long. No more than ten minutes. Why don't you go ahead and I'll meet you in the park?\n#Person2#: OK! See you later!","summary":"#Person2# invites #Person1# to a walk. #Person1#'ll finish the paper first and then meet #Person2# in the park.","topic":"hang out"}
{"fname":"train_985","dialogue":"#Person1#: IBA Bank, Business Banking Department. Ling Ming speaking. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Ms. Ling! It's Mr. Gwent, from Montgomery Computers.\n#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Gwent. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Some money has been sent from our Head Office in Berlin. Could you check whether you have received the remittance yet?\n#Person1#: Of course. Do you know which bank it was sent through and the amount and currency?\n#Person2#: Deutsche Bank. It was 25, 000 US dollars.\n#Person1#: Yes, here it is. That's received and cleared, so it's available for withdrawal.","summary":"Mr. Gwent calls Ms. Ling to check whether the remittance is received. Ling says that's ready for withdrawal.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_986","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to return these slacks.\n#Person1#: Alright. Do you have your receipt?\n#Person2#: Yes. Here it is. I bought them last week.\n#Person1#: And why are you returning them?\n#Person2#: I bought them to go with a blouse of mine. But they don't really match.\n#Person1#: I see. Oh, wait. Ma'am, I'm sorry. These slacks were on sale.\n#Person2#: Yes, they were thirty percent off.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but we don't allow returns on sale items.\n#Person2#: I know many stores have that policy. But I have returned sale items here before.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but we usually don't do it. It is our policy.\n#Person2#: I just bought these slacks a week ago. And I am a regular customer here. Can you make an exception this time?\n#Person1#: Well. Let me talk to the manager for a moment. Ma'am, the manager says I can do it this time.\n#Person2#: Good. I'm a regular customer here. I am glad you can make an exception for me.\n#Person1#: Please show me your receipt again.\n#Person2#: Here it is.\n#Person1#: I will have to give you store credit, Ma'am. If you find something else you like in the store, you can use the credit.\n#Person2#: Store credit is okay with me. I'm sure I will find something I like. I shop here a lot.\n#Person1#: We appreciate your business, Ma'am.","summary":"#Person2# wants to return the slacks because they don't match her blouse but #Person1# says the slacks were on sale so #Person2# can't return it. Since #Person2# is a regular customer, the manager agrees to make an exception so #Person1# gives her store credits.","topic":"return slacks"}
{"fname":"train_987","dialogue":"#Person1#: What forms should I fill out to collect unemployment?\n#Person2#: You need to fill out a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.\n#Person1#: Where do I get the application form for unemployment benefits?\n#Person2#: You can call the Employment Development Office and request a form.\n#Person1#: What information will I need to provide to apply for unemployment?\n#Person2#: Be prepared to provide your employer's name and address and what dates you worked.\n#Person1#: What else will the Employment Development Office need?\n#Person2#: You need to be prepared to show that your unemployment is not your fault. If you have a termination notice, that would be great.\n#Person1#: What will happen next?\n#Person2#: The Employment Development Office will call you for an interview.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to call the Employment Development Office to request a form, and provide the employer's information and prove the unemployment is not #Person1#'s fault.","topic":"unemployment benefits application"}
{"fname":"train_988","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, how are you? I am Jack.\n#Person2#: Hello, I am Amy.\n#Person1#: What brings you here?\n#Person2#: I saw that your Corollas are on sale.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is really a good deal. $ 1, 000 discount. I've never seen a sale as good as this one.\n#Person2#: Tell me about Corollas.\n#Person1#: Sure. It has 1. 8 liter engine. This one comes with all power options, air condition, CD player, full size spare tire, automatic transmission and ABC. The window price is $ 17, 000, and I can give You for $ 16. 000.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. How about $ 15, 000?\n#Person1#: You must be kidding! You cannot get that price anywhere.\n#Person2#: I am serious. $ 15, 000.\n#Person1#: Can you put down a $ 2, 000 deposit, and I'll talk to my manager, see what we can do.\n#Person2#: No. Just talk to your manager and let me know.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'll be right back. . . Congratulations! The manager approved the final price $ 15, 000.\n#Person2#: The price is fine if you give me free security system and free carpet mats.\n#Person1#: You are really tough. You got a deal.\n#Person2#: Thanks!","summary":"Amy saw Corollas are on sale and Jack says the Corolla has all power options and it costs $16000. Amy wants it $15000 and the manager agrees.","topic":"buy a car"}
{"fname":"train_989","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, tell me, what makes you think we should give you a raise?\n#Person2#: I've got several good reasons. I've been here several years, my work has proven to be good, and I've noticed that people in comparable jobs get paid more than I do.\n#Person1#: Salaries are confidential, how do you know how much money these ' other people ' make?\n#Person2#: Well, I've noticed all the new cars around here, for one thing.\n#Person1#: Those are company cars provided to the sales staff for their business trips. Also, some employees receive sales commissions. So good salesmen will naturally earn more.\n#Person2#: That's understandable. Well, rather than comparing my salary with someone else's, perhaps we could talk about my job performance. Surely you've noticed the extra hours I've put in recently?\n#Person1#: I see your point. However, it might be hard to get a raise approved. Profits were down last quarter, and the whole company is tightening its belt, so anything that affects the annual budget\n#Person2#: That would be very good of you, Mr. White.","summary":"#Person2# wants a raise because #Person2# has worked long and well. #Person2# thinks other people earn more because there're new cars around but #Person1# says those are company cars and it's hard to get a raise.","topic":"get a raise"}
{"fname":"train_990","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ann! Don't you see the children are making so much noise here? Why don't you keep them occupied and out their mother's hair?\n#Person2#: OK! What about taking them outside and flying a kite.\n#Person1#: Good idea! Well, Joan, I have something important to tell you.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the children are noisy. Ann suggests taking them outside.","topic":"deal with children"}
{"fname":"train_991","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why have you stopped production?\n#Person2#: We've had a few problems. One of the bolts has worked loose and a blade has snapped off.\n#Person1#: OK. Make sure the power is switched off then tighten up all the bolts on the unit and replace the broken blade. Why is there oil all over the floor?\n#Person2#: I think the valve is faulty. I couldn't regulate the pressure and the seal burst. I tried opening the emergency valve but it was jammed.\n#Person1#: Clean up the mess first, then fit a new seal and check the valve.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why the production stopped and there's oil over the floor. #Person1# asks #Person2# how to deal with it.","topic":"explain reasons"}
{"fname":"train_992","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I want to make a plane reservation to Shanghai, China.\n#Person1#: May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: Feynman Black. I want to leave on October 15th.\n#Person1#: OK. Let me see. Air China has a flight on October 15th at 10:00 in the morning.\n#Person2#: Well, I need an economy ticket.\n#Person1#: Single or return?\n#Person2#: Single. How much?\n#Person1#: Economy fare for single ticket from New York to Beijing is 400 dollars.\n#Person2#: OK. Here you are. Is my ticket confirmed then?\n#Person1#: Yes. Please arrive at the airport one hour before departure.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps Black reserve a single economy plane ticket to Shanghai, leaving on October 15th at 10.","topic":"buy a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_993","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Dave. This is Zina.\n#Person2#: Zina? Zina the Snake?\n#Person1#: I got your e-mail a couple of months back.\n#Person2#: Yeah? Which one was that?\n#Person1#: The one that said, You're a creep. From me you won't hear another peep. I hope you wreck your jeep.\n#Person2#: Right. That one. Did it work?","summary":"Zina describes the details of the email Dave sent to her.","topic":"curse"}
{"fname":"train_994","dialogue":"#Person1#: Home at last. Tonight we have a lot of homework though.\n#Person2#: Are you saying we don't have time to watch our favorite show tonight? Jane, you know I really don't like our teacher all that much. He gives far too much homework. He criticizes me in front of everyone all the time.\n#Person1#: To tell the truth, I don't really like him either. He's kind of boring and not very active. He always looks unhappy too.\n#Person2#: Yes, and he also. . .\n#Person1#: Do you think we should be talking about him like this behind his back?\n#Person2#: Probably not. After all he is our teacher. We should try to find something nice to say. If you can't say something nice you shouldn't say anything at all.\n#Person1#: I absolutely agree. It's getting dark. We should finish our homework now.\n#Person2#: All right. I want to take a shower first, I'm exhausted.","summary":"Both Jane and #Person2# don't like their teacher, but they soon realize it's not right to talk about their teacher like this behind his back.","topic":"discuss the teacher"}
{"fname":"train_995","dialogue":"#Person1#: There will be another sandstorm here tomorrow.\n#Person2#: It's the fourth one this year. Isn't it horrible.\n#Person1#: Yes. We should plant more trees and grass to stop the sand from spreading.\n#Person2#: It may take many years for the trees to grow. I hope people will stop cutting down trees.\n#Person1#: But we need the wood.\n#Person2#: But we can't destroy our forests to get the wood.","summary":"In terms of the sandstorm, #Person1# prefers to plant more trees and grass, but #Person2# thinks stopping cutting down trees is quicker.","topic":"stop sandstorms"}
{"fname":"train_996","dialogue":"#Person1#: I had prepared dinner for eight people before Mary called and said that she and her husband could not make it.\n#Person2#: That's all right. I am just going to tell you I have invited Tom and his girlfriend.","summary":"#Person2# invites two people that fill the absence of #Person1#'s dinner.","topic":"dinner guests"}
{"fname":"train_997","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Claire, you've been really quiet these last few days. Is something wrong? \n#Person2#: I've been really stressed. It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do! I feel like I'm drowning in work. \n#Person1#: Well, stress is a real thing. It's not an imaginary condition. \n#Person2#: It's seriously affecting my life! I can't sleep, I don't have much of an appetite and my husband says I've been kind of short tempered. Other people seem to handle stress okay. . . why am I so weak? \n#Person1#: You're not weak. . . you're stressed out! Stress has been a part of the human condition for millions of years. Back when we still lived in the trees we had to watch out for predators. . . and as you might imagine, that was pretty stressful. \n#Person2#: Yeah, but I don't see any tigers or leopards roaming around our office. My stress is just about silly paperwork! \n#Person1#: But you're actually having the same reaction as our tree-dwelling ancestors! It's called the flight or fight response. Each time you feel like something's threatening you, your body decides whether to run away or fight. . . it causes all sorts of chemical reactions in the body. \n#Person2#: So a deadline will cause that same reaction? \n#Person1#: It could. Modern humans actually have more flight or fight responses than our ancestors did. They just had a couple of close calls every day, but today, we have dozens or even hundreds! \n#Person2#: So the life of a cave woman was less stressful than my life? ","summary":"Claire is pretty stressed and the stress seriously affects her life. #Person1# comforts her that stress is a part of the human condition and Claire's stress about the paper is similar to their ancestors' stress about the environment, which is called flight or fight responses.","topic":"discuss stress"}
{"fname":"train_998","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day. \n#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you? \n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop. \n#Person2#: Right! \n#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little. \n#Person2#: Ok. \n#Person1#: Hey, Jeanine, get a load of that. It's beautiful. \n#Person2#: Hahaha, and I thought you were tired. \n#Person1#: You know . . I have a weakness for long dresses. \n#Person2#: It sure looks special, looks expensive too. \n#Person1#: Sure does. Hey, can I sponge a little cash of you? \n#Person2#: Don't worry, Marian, I've got you covered. \n#Person1#: Thanks, Jeanine, you are a real pal. Let's go in. ","summary":"Marian and Jeanine are shopping, but Marian is tired and short on cash. Marian then finds a beautiful dress and Jeanine got Marian covered.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_999","dialogue":"#Person1#: do you like animals? I really like dogs. \n#Person2#: so do i. I don't like cats. \n#Person1#: why? I think cats are ok. \n#Person2#: I can't bear being near cats. They don't seem to like me either. \n#Person1#: I like wild animals. I don't like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting. \n#Person2#: I'm fond of snakes. I think they're great. I agree with you about spiders though. I think spiders are horrible. I think it's because they have so many legs. \n#Person1#: I think bears are wonderful. Pandas are fantastic. I low the people who kill them for their fur. \n#Person2#: I agree. I'm carzy about mice. I think they're so cute! \n#Person1#: really? I don't see the attraction. I'm afraid of mice. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are sharing their different attitudes towards different animals. They have opposite preferences of some animals, like snacks and mice.","topic":"discuss animals"}
{"fname":"train_1000","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom has grown six inches within a year. \n#Person2#: He has reached puberty. His mind and body both will change a lot. \n#Person1#: Yeah, do you see his Adam's apple? It becomes bigger. \n#Person2#: Time is flying. I still remember everything when he was a child. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Tom's change over time.","topic":"body growth"}
{"fname":"train_1001","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the weather like in your city? \n#Person2#: In the summer it gets very hot. The temperture is between often 37 and 40 centigrade. When it is hot we often get rains. The winters are drier. \n#Person1#: The summer tempreture ususally often reaches about 20 or25 in my city. The rain falls mostly in the winter. And we often get snow. \n#Person2#: What are the temperatures in winter? In my city it is about 15 or 20 degrees. \n#Person1#: In winter temperture often falls to zero at night temperture can be below that. The streets are often icing in the morning. With high such tempertures you must get some thunderstorns. \n#Person2#: Yeah, we do. In the middle of summer there can be found storms every day ususally in the afternoon. I heard your city has a lot of fog, is that true? \n#Person1#: We do have a few fog days in winter. But I would not say we have a lot of fogs. The sky are usually clearly in your city, are they? \n#Person2#: Yes, they are like I said we have thunderstorms. But each one usually last a few hours. Then the skys are clear again. \n#Person1#: Have you ever had snow in your city? \n#Person2#: My grandmother said there was snow once when she was a child. But my parents and I never see it outside of my city. \n#Person1#: The river in my city sometime freeze over. People go ice-skating on it. In summer people go boating on the river. But few people go swimming because it is not very clean. \n#Person2#: As you know, my city is on the coast. the water is also not clean. But people still go swimming all year around. I perfer to sand bath on the beach when the weather is hot and sunning. ","summary":"In #Person2#'s city, the summer is hot and rainy, while the winter is drier; the sky is clear but it rarely snows. #Person2# likes to have a sand bath on the beach. In #Person1#'s city, it usually rains and snows; it has a few fogs; people go skating on the frozen river in winter and go boating in summer.","topic":"city weather"}
{"fname":"train_1002","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning , can I help you? \n#Person2#: I want to American breakfast with fried eggs sunny side up. \n#Person1#: What kind of juice do you prefer , sir? \n#Person2#: Breakfast juice and please make my coffee very strong. \n#Person1#: Yes , sir. American breakfast with fried eggs sunny side up. Breakfast juice and black coffee. And my correct, sir? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. \n#Person1#: Is there anything else , sir? \n#Person2#: No , that's all. \n#Person1#: Good morning , sir . I've got breakfast your ordered. \n#Person2#: Just put it on the table please. \n#Person1#: Do you need anything else , sir? \n#Person2#: No , thanks . Oh, yes, could I have some juice for the mini bar? \n#Person1#: What kind of juice do you like sir? \n#Person2#: Tomato or orange juice , please. \n#Person1#: Yes , sir. I'll get them for you right away. Would you please sign this bill first? Thank you , sir. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order American breakfast with fried eggs and breakfast juice with strong coffee. #Person2# also orders tomato or orange juice. #Person1# asks #Person2# to sign the bill first.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_1003","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can bet the farm that you will regret about your decision. You cannot find a better one. \n#Person2#: How can you be so sure? You haven't been together with her, have you? \n#Person1#: No. But I'm sure she is a good girl. My sixth sense tells me so. \n#Person2#: Then try it yourself. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2#'ll regret not choosing the girl but #Person2# doesn't think so.","topic":"regret"}
{"fname":"train_1004","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, madam, I wonder if you could help me.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Do you happen to know anything about the Flower Show?\n#Person2#: Well, it is in the Forest Park.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me something about it? Is it interesting?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm not really sure because I have not had the time to see it, but my daughter was there that day before yesterday. She said it was really beautiful. All sorts of flowers, roses, tulips. You name it, they have it. You see the show is one of the tourist attractions in our city. Go there and take a look, young man.\n#Person1#: I will. By the way, do you know when it is open?\n#Person2#: Well, let me see. It's open in the afternoon. My daughter told me.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to tell him about the Flower Show. #Person2# tells him the show is beautiful and opens in the afternoon as her daughter said.","topic":"the flower show"}
{"fname":"train_1005","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lost and found. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm ringing because I lost my bag yesterday.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, we received 8 bags yesterday. What color is it?\n#Person2#: It's black.\n#Person1#: Em, I've got 3 bags here. Can you give me some more information?\n#Person2#: It's quite large. I wear it over my shoulder. It's got a zip on the front and there's a pocket on the side for a mobile phone.\n#Person1#: Is there anything in it?\n#Person2#: Yes. There's an address book and some keys. Oh, and hissy the snake.\n#Person1#: There's a snake in your bag?\n#Person2#: Don't worry, it's made of plastic.It belongs to my little son.\n#Person1#: Right. Well, I think we have your bag here.","summary":"#Person2#'s bag was lost yesterday. Based on the information given by #Person2#, #Person1# found the bag.","topic":"lost and found"}
{"fname":"train_1006","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are finally in our last year of highschool. How exciting! I can't wait to graduate.\n#Person2#: Neither can I. But I don't think this year is going to be that easy.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, in order to get into a good college, we have to take challenging classes this year.\n#Person1#: Of course, but we'll still have some time for fun.\n#Person2#: I don't know. I'm taking advanced math, English, 2 different science classes.\n#Person1#: Oh, don't worry. You've taken difficult classes before.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I'm also volunteering at the hospital 3 times a week. I think it will help me get into medical school.\n#Person1#: I'm volunteering, too. I expect to be busy this year, but I still plan to enjoy myself.\n#Person2#: Where are you volunteering?\n#Person1#: At the zoo. You should come visit. I'll be there every Saturday and Sunday.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are in the last year of high school. #Person2# takes challenging classes and volunteers at the hospital. But #Person1# still plans to enjoy #Person1#'s self.","topic":"school plan"}
{"fname":"train_1007","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you looking so upset? What's the problem?\n#Person2#: I have to write a long article and I just can't come up with any ideas. And I have to hand it in tomorrow.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be too difficult. Remember those pictures you showed me last week?\n#Person2#: Sure. I've got them here.\n#Person1#: Why don't you write about your impressions of the pyramids in Egypt?\n#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea. I can also tell about our visit to North Africa and all of the historical places we visited.\n#Person1#: Well, now that you are feeling better about this, I think I'll be on my way. I have to finish my article, too.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Once organized, it won't be so difficult.","summary":"#Person2#'s stuck on an article. #Person1# suggests writing about the impressions of the pyramids. #Person2# thinks it's a good idea.","topic":"writing inspiration"}
{"fname":"train_1008","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to book a bus tour for the middle of June.\n#Person2#: Well, we have red and blue routes. The main attractions on the red route are the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian Museum.\n#Person1#: How do I book the tickets?\n#Person2#: Well, you could do that by phone with one of our operators, or you can book through our website. Of course, you could just show up and buy a ticket the day you want to take the tour.\n#Person1#: Alright. I'll just book it online once I know our travel dates.\n#Person2#: OK, well, just remember that it can get very busy over the three months from June to August. So it's probably best to book at least a week before you come, but you still have about 6 weeks. So you have plenty of time to think about it.\n#Person1#: OK, thanks. You've been a great help.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can book tickets for red or blue routes by phone or on the website. #Person2# also reminds #Person1# to book at least one week before #Person1# comes.","topic":"book tickets"}
{"fname":"train_1009","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look rather pale. Are you feeling well?\n#Person2#: Not very. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu?\n#Person2#: No, I think it was something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me.\n#Person1#: Was it that new restaurant over on fourth street?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact it was. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem. He was sick the next day, too.\n#Person2#: Maybe the health authorities should investigate the place.\n#Person1#: That's what I think. 2 people having similar problems in such a short time can't be a coincidence.","summary":"#Person2#'s sick because of the food at the new restaurant. #Person1# and #Person2# think the restaurant should be investigated because Jerry has the same situation.","topic":"food poison"}
{"fname":"train_1010","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, it is Carol, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Oh! Mike? Oh my goodness, I haven't seen you for ages.\n#Person1#: Nice to see you again after all these years. What have you been doing?\n#Person2#: Well, I tried many things after we left school. I'm now working for a large oil company, in charge of sales mainly, so I travel a lot.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's great, you must really enjoy that.\n#Person2#: Oh, I do. It's exciting, it is quite tiring, though. What about you Mike? What do you do?\n#Person1#: I work in a law firm. I'm practicing business law, you know?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's interesting.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I'm happy doing what I do.\n#Person2#: Good.\n#Person1#: Anyway, it's great to see you, we must get together sometime.\n#Person2#: Yes, we should, look, give me your address and phone number and then I'll call you and we can fix something up.\n#Person1#: Right, well, it's my address and phone number.","summary":"Carol and Mike haven't seen each other for ages. They share their occupations with each other. Carol then asks Mike for his address and phone number.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_1011","dialogue":"#Person1#: A new school year is coming, but I learned that some children will not go to school. Are they dropping out?\n#Person2#: No, they just learn at home with their parents as teachers.\n#Person1#: Ah? How do they get teaching materials?\n#Person2#: From educational companies, city libraries and the internet.\n#Person1#: Does it work?\n#Person2#: Why not? Home schooling could avoid problems of traditional schools. It also increases family time. Remember the 16-year-old boy homeschooled by his mother, he showed solutions to a nineteenth century math problem.\n#Person1#: Oh no, are you thinking of homeschooling ourselves? But some experts say children need to attend school to learn things like social skills.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# some children learn at home with their parents as teachers. #Person2# thinks homeschooling works but #Person1# doubts that.","topic":"homeschooling"}
{"fname":"train_1012","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to send this package to France. Can it be delivered in the next 5 days?\n#Person1#: Yes, we offer an overnight service. It'll cost $70.\n#Person2#: Ah, that's a bit expensive. Do you have a 3 days service?\n#Person1#: No, but we can get your package to France in one week for $40.\n#Person2#: Well, that sounds good. I'll take that. Is the service guaranteed?\n#Person1#: Yes, we also offer a service where we can track your package, but that will cost $10 extra.\n#Person2#: Oh, I won't need the tracking service.","summary":"#Person1#'ll send #Person2#'s package to France in one week for $40 without tracing service.","topic":"package delivery service"}
{"fname":"train_1013","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you here about your ticket?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am, Your Honor.\n#Person1#: What is your argument?\n#Person2#: Your Honor, the police officer pulled me over for speeding.\n#Person1#: You must've been speeding.\n#Person2#: No, Your Honor, I was not.\n#Person1#: Tell me how many miles per hour you were going.\n#Person2#: I was going 35 in a 40 mph zone.\n#Person1#: That's fine, so I'll let you go with a warning.\n#Person2#: So, I don't have to pay the ticket?\n#Person1#: You won't have to pay the fine.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much, Your Honor.","summary":"#Person2# argues #Person2# wasn't speeding and #Person1# lets #Person2# go with just a warning.","topic":"argue the ticket"}
{"fname":"train_1014","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is ABC Corporation. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ' m enquiring about your advertisement for a sales manager in today ' s newspaper. Is this position still open?\n#Person1#: Yes, but do you have any experiences as a sales manager?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a lot of previous experiences in sales. I worked in sales departments for two companies since I finished my university.\n#Person1#: That sounds fine. Please give me your name and phone numbers. I ' ll set up an appointment for an interview for you. It will most likely be in a couple of days. Is it all right for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, my name is Brian and my phone number is 5294870.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"Brian wants to apply for a sales manager at ABC Corporation. Brian says he's very experienced. #Person1#'ll set up an interview for him.","topic":"job application"}
{"fname":"train_1015","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me, Ms. Smith, about the training programs you initiated this year?\n#Person2#: We ran a call center training service and language program to ensure that our customer service representatives are well trained.\n#Person1#: What ' s the result?\n#Person2#: We directly attribute an increase in our customer service feedback of 50 % to the increase in language skills and training that our employees have received.\n#Person1#: That seems very impressive. Good work!\n#Person2#: Thank you, but I cannot take all the credit. Our employees have all worked very hard to increase their productivity level.","summary":"Ms. Smith tells #Person1# about the training program which has greatly increased their customer service feedback.","topic":"the training program"}
{"fname":"train_1016","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Well, I am a bit out of shape. I'm thinking about getting some exercises to keep fit.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's good news for us.\n#Person2#: So what do you provide?\n#Person1#: First of all, we'll design a custom-made work-out plan according to your habits.\n#Person2#: How can you get that done?\n#Person1#: Well, we give each of our customers a personal trainer who is qualified. And he will give you a fitness assessment and then come up with the work-out plan for your needs.\n#Person2#: What else?\n#Person1#: Since everyone is different, your personal trainer will find you a suitable type of exercise equipment and teach you all the techniques to help you achieve your fitness level and goal.\n#Person2#: Sounds pretty good. What about the charge?\n#Person1#: That depends. We offer membership for one month, half a year and one year.\n#Person2#: Maybe one month. Just have a try first. Not too tough at the beginning.\n#Person1#: Wise decision. You'll find it's totally worth it.","summary":"#Person2# wants to exercise and consults #Person1#. #Person1# tells her about the custom-made work-out plan, personal trainers, and the charge. #Person2# decides to try for one month.","topic":"get some exercise"}
{"fname":"train_1017","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't know if you remember, but with honest every day last year we tided the knot.\n#Person2#: Of course I remember, actually, I am very surprised you remembered, I thought for sure you would forget.\n#Person1#: How could I ever forget? I even bought you roses because I love you.\n#Person2#: They are so beautiful. I love them, and I love you too.\n#Person1#: You are more beautiful than the roses.\n#Person2#: I don't know how, but I love you more than the day we gotta married.\n#Person1#: Yes, we are match made in heaven.\n#Person2#: I know of the past years we have faced and shared troubles, but we survived and here we are.\n#Person1#: Yes, we did, we did have problems, but we shared a lot of happiness too. We countered the problems, and had a lot of happiness too.\n#Person2#: Yes we did.\n#Person1#: I love you, happy anniversary.\n#Person2#: I love you, happy anniversary.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# recall the past happiness and difficulties they have encountered and wish each other a happy anniversary.","topic":"happy anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_1018","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good coming! Welcome to J P Interior Design.\n#Person2#: Hi, I saw the sign outside says that you do all kinds of interior design.\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. Do you have any specific needs?\n#Person2#: Well, I am thinking about redesigning my kitchen.\n#Person1#: Do you prefer some specific style?\n#Person2#: Yes, I prefer a more contemporary design.\n#Person1#: What kind of color tones do you like?\n#Person2#: Blue, green or earth tone colors. I do not like the colors that are too bright.\n#Person1#: I see. And what kind of feeling do you want to create for your kitchen?\n#Person2#: I'd like it to look simple, neat and relaxing.\n#Person1#: Fine, we will take an actual look at your kitchen before start working on it.\n#Person2#: No problem. How about 10'o clock this Sunday morning?\n#Person1#: Okay. Would you please leave your address and phone number?\n#Person2#: Of course. This is my card. See you then.","summary":"#Person2# asks J P Interior Design to redesign #Person2#'s kitchen in a more contemporary way. #Person1#'ll look at the kitchen first this Sunday.","topic":"redesign the kitchen"}
{"fname":"train_1019","dialogue":"#Person1#: How often are stockholders meetings held?\n#Person2#: Stockholders meetings are held biannually. Usually the meetings are scheduled for spring and fall. In between the meetings, each stockholder receives biannual reports. Financial statements are made once a year.\n#Person1#: What percentage of the stockholders actually attend the meetings? I'm guessing not a large percentage. . .\n#Person2#: You're right, it's a low percentage. Also, in order to attend meetings, you have to hold a certain amount of shares. It's quite a large number, so most of the stockers are excluded from proceedings.\n#Person1#: So, how much say do the stockholders really have?\n#Person2#: Unless they're united, very little. . .","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# stockholders meetings are held biannually. Only a low percentage of the stockholders who hold a certain amount of shares can attend.","topic":"stockholders meetings"}
{"fname":"train_1020","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cheer!\n#Person2#: Cheer!\n#Person1#: So what time tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Half past seven in the morning.\n#Person1#: Where to meet?\n#Person2#: In the market.\n#Person1#: OK. Bottoms up.\n#Person2#: Bottoms up.\n#Person1#: It's on me.\n#Person2#: Thank you. This place is nice.","summary":"#Person1# drinks with #Person2#. They arrange tomorrow's meeting.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_1021","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has everything been OK with you lately?\n#Person2#: I haven't been able to get a good night's sleep lately. I'm exhausted!\n#Person1#: Have you been too busy to get enough sleep?\n#Person2#: I try to go to sleep, but I just can't stay asleep.\n#Person1#: How late do you try to go to sleep?\n#Person2#: I go to bed when I finish my work.\n#Person1#: Has anything in your day-to-day life been bothering you lately?\n#Person2#: I am worried about how I am going to pay my tuition.\n#Person1#: You might consider listening to relaxing music as you go to sleep to clear your head.\n#Person2#: Doing something relaxing before I go to sleep sounds like a plan.","summary":"#Person2# hasn't been able to sleep well lately because #Person2#'s worried about paying #Person2#'s tuition. #Person1# suggests listening to relaxing music.","topic":"sleep problem"}
{"fname":"train_1022","dialogue":"#Person1#: My daughter plans to quit her present job and wants to find another. She says she wants to get a better job with higher pay.\n#Person2#: It seems quite normal to me. It is pretty much what I want to do.\n#Person1#: But what about settling down to start a family? Doesn't anyone want to get married any more?\n#Person2#: It is different now. The world is becoming colorful. Some of my friends don't feel the same pressure to marry. We all want to wait for the right moment.\n#Person1#: What time is the right moment?\n#Person2#: Let the universe find us instead of forcing love. We prefer natural love. The most important thing is to be happy. Love will find us later. That is what we say.","summary":"#Person1#'s daughter wants to strive to work instead of settling down and starting a family. #Person2# tells #Person1# that nowadays people prefer natural love to forcing love.","topic":"natural love"}
{"fname":"train_1023","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a problem.\n#Person2#: What's the problem?\n#Person1#: My mattress was supposed to be delivered today.\n#Person2#: Is there a problem?\n#Person1#: The delivery people showed up four hours late.\n#Person2#: I apologize for their tardiness.\n#Person1#: I was late for work because of them.\n#Person2#: Again, I do apologize for the inconvenience.\n#Person1#: I want my money back for the delivery.\n#Person2#: Seeing as they were late, that won't be a problem.\n#Person1#: It shouldn't be a problem.\n#Person2#: I'm going to refund your money right now.","summary":"#Person2# agrees to refund #Person1#'s delivery fee since the delivery of the mattress was late.","topic":"refund"}
{"fname":"train_1024","dialogue":"#Person1#: The dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off.\n#Person2#: That's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines.\n#Person1#: Great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decisions meal.\n#Person2#: Do you prefer brandy or ports.\n#Person1#: Port, please.\n#Person2#: Excellent choice. I love its smooth flavor.\n#Person1#: The port is quite exquisite. It must have spent years aging in barrels. Am I right?\n#Person2#: Yes. You always have a good nose for wines.\n#Person1#: Next time we are about to dinner we should try some Canadian ice wine.\n#Person2#: Oh, what's that?\n#Person1#: It's made from naturally frozen grapes.\n#Person2#: Why not? It sounds great.\n#Person1#: OK, here's to your health.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Cheers.\n#Person1#: Cheers.","summary":"#Person2# suggests trying some after-dinner wines and #Person1# chooses port. #Person1# loves its taste and suggests trying some Canadian ice wine next time.","topic":"after-dinner wine"}
{"fname":"train_1025","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary and I decided to ring the curtain down on our love affair.\n#Person2#: What? You have been in love for six years, haven't you?\n#Person1#: Don't make a fuss. Many people divorce after having living together for many years.\n#Person2#: What a pity.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Mary and #Person1# decided to break up.","topic":"break-up"}
{"fname":"train_1026","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are the seasons like in your city?\n#Person2#: Summers are hot and usually lasts a long time. Winters are short, but cold, wet, and windy. I love the summers in my city, but I hate the wintertime.\n#Person1#: Does it ever rain in summer?\n#Person2#: We usually get a big thunderstorm every two weeks, but apart from that, summers are dry. Thunderstorms make the air fresh again, so most people don't mind then.\n#Person1#: What are spring and autumn like?\n#Person2#: I like spring because flowers bloom and trees grow leaves again. In spring, the weather is very changeable-sometimes cold, sometimes warm. It's usually windy with some rain. Autumn is usually sunny and dry, but it's gradually gets colder as winter arrives. What are the seasons like in you city?\n#Person1#: Well, I live in the southern hemisphere, so our summertime is your wintertime, and vice versa. We get some rain in every season, but most is in winter. In winter, it sometimes gets cold, but our winters are usually quite mild. Summers are warm, but not hot. Spring and autumn are both very short-sometimes just a few weeks each. The weather is very changeable then-just like spring in your city.\n#Person2#: Do you usually go on a summer holiday?\n#Person1#: No, I don't. I go on a winter holiday instead. I go somewhere warm.\n#Person2#: I usually go on holiday during the spring or the autumn. I try to go somewhere where the weather is more reliable than in my city.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the weather of different seasons in their cities. In #Person2#'s city, summers are long, hot, and dry while winters are short, cold, and wet. #Person1#'s city's summertime is #Person2#'s city's wintertime and vice versa. The weather there is generally wetter and milder.","topic":"seasons"}
{"fname":"train_1027","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to Europe on business and I need to purchase some Traveller's Cheques.\n#Person1#: That's no problem. Which currency would you like to buy?\n#Person2#: I think Euros will be the best, as I'll only be in Mainland Europe.\n#Person1#: Of course. Do you have your passport with you? How much would you like to purchase?\n#Person2#: 5, 000 Euros will be sufficient, thanks.\n#Person1#: Please fill in this form. How would you like it? In 100 Euro cheques?\n#Person2#: That would be perfect, thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# purchase traveler's cheques worth 5000 Euros.","topic":"purchase traveler's cheques"}
{"fname":"train_1028","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to find a new place to live.\n#Person2#: Yeah? Why? Don't you like living with me?\n#Person1#: Oh, it's not you. I just want my own place.\n#Person2#: Well, check the newspaper.\n#Person1#: Jeez. . . I didn't realize a single bedroom apartment went for so much these days.\n#Person2#: Yeah, prices have really gone up the past couple of years.\n#Person1#: Oh, here's one. It's looks like its in this neighborhood, $ 600 a month. That's not to bad.\n#Person2#: No, it's pretty good. Why not give the landlord a call?\n#Person1#: Hello. I'm calling about the one bedroom in Lincoln Park. Could I take a look at it? Yes. Tonight at six is fine. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to find a new place to live. #Person2# suggests checking the newspaper. #Person1# finds a satisfying apartment and will go to see it tonight.","topic":"find an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1029","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you sit down and relax, darling?\n#Person2#: I don't want to.\n#Person1#: Well, come over and talk to me then.\n#Person2#: Certainly not.\n#Person1#: May I turn on the TV then?\n#Person2#: Turn on the TV, for what?\n#Person1#: So that we can sit down together and listen to some music.\n#Person2#: Listen to the music? And who will cook dinner, will you?\n#Person1#: I will, but let's go to the disco after dinner.\n#Person2#: To a disco? Oh, no. You know I hate it.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to get some rest and relax but #Person2# refuses. #Person2# is in a mood.","topic":"refusal"}
{"fname":"train_1030","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I need a wake-up call tomorrow.\n#Person2#: What time would you like your wake-up call?\n#Person1#: I need two calls, one at 7 and another at 7 fifteen.\n#Person2#: That is no problem at all, of course. You'll get a call at 7 o'colock and another at 7 fifteen.\n#Person1#: Then again, I think 7 fifteen is too early. Change 7 fifteen to 7 thirty, please.\n#Person2#: So, that'll be a call at 7 and another at 7 thirty. Do you have any other requests?\n#Person1#: Not just now, but if I do think of something later, I'll give you a ring.\n#Person2#: Okay, sir. Sleep well.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to give #Person1# two wake-up calls tomorrow morning at 7:00 and 7:30.","topic":"morning calls"}
{"fname":"train_1031","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I'm ready for school.\n#Person2#: Let me feel your forehead. I'm so glad it wasn't strep throat.\n#Person1#: I don't have a fever, and I'm ready for my test.\n#Person2#: But I'm not sure you're strong enough yet. Here's some seafood rice soup I made. It's delicious.\n#Person1#: I'm fine, Mom. I feel so much better. I want to go to school. I'm missing out on all the fun.\n#Person2#: But the last two days were a weekend.\n#Person1#: Let me go to school, please! I'm sick of medicine, sick of soup, and sick of being sick!","summary":"#Person1# recovers from illness and wants to go to school. #Person1#'s mom isn't sure #Person1#'s strong enough but #Person1# insists on going to school.","topic":"go to school"}
{"fname":"train_1032","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. sir. Your room is done. Is there anything else I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Would you please help me send these clothes to the laundry?\n#Person1#: OK. sir.\n#Person2#: When will they be ready?\n#Person1#: All the laundry will be ready by 5\n#Person2#: That's fine. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# requests #Person1# to send some clothes to the laundry.","topic":"laundry"}
{"fname":"train_1033","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have no idea what to buy for Mary for her birthday.\n#Person2#: Me neither! Would you like to go in and buy her a gift together?\n#Person1#: Yes, that would be good!\n#Person2#: We need to think about what she might like. What are her interests?\n#Person1#: If I remember right, she likes music, skiing, and reading.\n#Person2#: You know, maybe we could get her some concert tickets. Who would know her favorite groups?\n#Person1#: Her roommate, Malia, might know what her favorite groups are.\n#Person2#: Yeah, Malia would be able to help us choose a concert.\n#Person1#: Let's give Malia a call and ask her for her help right now.\n#Person2#: Good! Maybe Malia would like to go in with us on this gift.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to buy Mary's birthday gifts together. They'll call Mary's roommate, Malia, for suggestions.","topic":"a birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_1034","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been waiting here in the conference room for ten minutes already. What time does our meeting start? Where is everyone anyway?\n#Person2#: Didn't you hear about that? Our meeting was proponed until Friday.\n#Person1#: What? The meeting was proponed? No one told me anything about it.\n#Person2#: Didn't you get the memo?\n#Person1#: What memo? There haven't been any memos this whole week. I check my unbox every day, and I haven't seen anything.\n#Person2#: The memo went out three days ago. It should have made it to your in-box, but maybe it got lost in all the clutter on your desk.\n#Person1#: You know how things get piled up on my desk when I am busy, I know that sometimes I do misplace things, but I always read all the memos that go around. They go directly to my in-box. Are you sure it was sent to the whole office?\n#Person2#: It should have gone around to everybody. They also posted a copy of the memo in the break-room. Don't you ever look at the messages posted on the bulletin board?\n#Person1#: I'm usually too busy to take a bunch of coffee breaks and gossip by the water cooler. Anyway, I am sure the memo never got to my in-box. I'll have to talk to our secretary about it.\n#Person2#: That's right. You never know what you're missing out if you don't read the memos.","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person1# wasn't informed that a meeting was postponed. #Person2# tells #Person1# the memo was sent to the whole office and was also posted in the break-room. #Person1#'ll talk to the secretary.","topic":"a missing memo"}
{"fname":"train_1035","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your house is very old. Does it need redecorating?\n#Person2#: Yes, it really needs redecorating.\n#Person1#: Shall I help you with it?\n#Person2#: I don't suppose you could.\n#Person1#: I have much time. I suppose it can be done.\n#Person2#: I'll be glad if you would.","summary":"#Person1# offers to help #Person2# redecorate #Person2#'s old house.","topic":"redecorate the house"}
{"fname":"train_1036","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which impresses you more, a book or a movie?\n#Person2#: The latter one would be my favorite. A great many movies have impressed me. But the first time what I watched was Titanic. In my memory, I first watched Titanic when I was a pupil in the second grade, though I didn't know too much about the love between men and women. I was terribly shocked by the horrible catastrophe when it is sinking. Some are screaming, some are too scared to say a word, some are murmuring prayers in the Bible and begging for the God's mercy. All in all, that was the first time I had viewed people's psychological status when confronted with the great disaster. And I learnt that men, including me, should always show respect to nature or properly reduce our confidence when saying men can conquer the world.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that movies impress #Person2# more than books and describes #Person2#'s feelings towards the movie Titanic.","topic":"an impressive move"}
{"fname":"train_1037","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa, I heard you worked as a guide at the Natural History Museum at the weekend.\n#Person2#: Yes. I told the visitors about butterflies and their living habits. It was fun. Did you have a good weekend?\n#Person1#: Yeah, but I'm kind of tired now. I stayed up late watching the soccer game.","summary":"Lisa worked as a guide at a museum while #Person1# stayed up watching soccer games at the weekend.","topic":" weekend activities"}
{"fname":"train_1038","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going to plant the tree? By the front door?\n#Person2#: No, that would be silly. It'll grow too big. I'm going to put it at the back of the garage.\n#Person1#: I thought it would be better right at the other end of the garden.\n#Person2#: Oh, no.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have different ideas about where to plant a tree.","topic":"plant a tree"}
{"fname":"train_1039","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Brandon.\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Um ... Um ...\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Well, I need to talk to you, and I'm not really sure how to do it. It's kind of difficult, but I kind of, I need to talk to you about something.\n#Person2#: Alright. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Okay. You know, Stephanie. [Yeah.] You're dating my sister, right? Stephanie. [Yeah, yeah.] Um, I think she's back on drugs.\n#Person2#: What do you mean? I, I know she had a problem in the past, but she told me that that was over.\n#Person1#: Well, that's what she says, but you know, I know my sister pretty well; I think I know her better than just about anyone else, and I know you guys have talked about getting married soon, and [Yeah] ... I'm pretty sure she's using drugs again, and you really need to, you need to know this ... you really need to face the facts, and you're going to have to deal with this now.\n#Person2#: So, but, I ... again, how do you know?\n#Person1#: She's doing some of the same stuff, you know, um, like. Well, like. Listen, you know. Um, you've noticed she's been skipping work lately?\n#Person2#: Well, she said she's been having some health problems, so I just figured it was that.\n#Person1#: No, no, no. She's not. [ Are you sure? ] Yeah. It's, it's more than that. Like, a month ago, she asked me to lend her a thousand bucks to fix her car.\n#Person2#: Wow. Man. Um, I mean, she didn't tell me anything like that. I mean, her car is running fine, I think.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know, it is. It's running fine. [ Oh, great. ] Exactly. She's lying a lot now, and she's, you know, she's trying to hide it, and she's good at hiding it.\n#Person2#: And, I let her borrow my car a couple days ago, and I had fifty bucks in there, and when the car came back, it was gone. She's ... I don't know how else it could have disappeared. [ Man. I can't belive this. ] I'm pretty sure she stole it.\n#Person1#: I know. Um, but she's hiding things, and she hides things from us, and okay, for example, like last week. I saw her with the two cell phones, and when I checked the texts on the one phone ....\n#Person2#: Wait, wait. Two phones? What do you mean?\n#Person1#: ....Yeah, umm.\n#Person2#: She only has one.\n#Person1#: No, she's got at least two phones, and when I checked the one phone, I saw some texts, and she was talking about, um, um, some drugs and needing to meet up with someone to buy them.\n#Person2#: Ah, man.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Brandon, um, I ... we need to, we need to confront her on this. You need to confront her on this.\n#Person2#: I don't know how to do this. I mean ... yeah, I don't know.\n#Person1#: I know, but you've got to. You, you can't ... the ... you know, you've got to do this if you want to try to hope that there's going to be anything to this relationship. It's, it's much better to talk to her openly about this now, cause, I promise you, the problems will just escalate, so ...\n#Person2#: But, she might blow up.\n#Person1#: She might, but hey, wait, listen. Why don't you guys come over for dinner and we can talk about it together? You know, um ...\n#Person2#: I just don't know.\n#Person1#: I know, and you're right, she might blow up, but if you don't do anything, I promise the problems are just going to get bigger. She's probably going to end up losing her job, she's probably going to get arrested, and she might even die.\n#Person2#: Man, you're probably right. I have to think about this and how to approach her. Alright. Let, let me thing about it, and I'll call you. [ Okay. ] Alright, thanks.\n#Person1#: Alright. Bye, Brandon.","summary":"#Person1# tells Brandon that his girlfriend Stephanie, who is also #Person1#'s sister, is back on drugs. Brandon doesn't know it and can't believe it. #Person1# tells Brandon that Stephanie has been skipping work lately and borrowed a thousand bucks from #Person1#. She also stole the fifty bucks in Brandon's car. Moreover, #Person1# saw the texts on one of Stephanie's phones about buying drugs from someone. #Person1# suggests Brandon talk with her.","topic":"drug addiction"}
{"fname":"train_1040","dialogue":"#Person1#: You often come to school late as well. Yesterday, for example, you...\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm very sorry about that. You see, my alarm clock didn't work and...\n#Person1#: Your alarm clock? But you told me yesterday that the bus had broken down!\n#Person2#: Oh, did I? I just forgot to say that my clock didn't work, either.\n#Person1#: It's a good story. Now, tell me again why you want tomorrow off.\n#Person2#: Well...er, you see, my grandmother is ill. She is in hospital and... and she is going to have an operation. I want to visit her.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. So your grandfather is ill as well.\n#Person2#: As well? I... I don't understand.\n#Person1#: Neither do I. When we began this conversation, you said your grandmother was ill. And you didn't say she was going to have an operation! You said she had already had one! And by the way, you also said she was in an old people's home, not in a hospital.","summary":"#Person2# concocts excuses for being late for school today and yesterday. #Person2# then asks for a leave tomorrow, saying #Person2#'s grandmother's in hospital, but #Person1# points out that what #Person1# says is inconsistent with #Person2#'s previous statements.","topic":"make excuses"}
{"fname":"train_1041","dialogue":"#Person1#: I used to go to the cinema a lot. It did make a nice night out, but not now.\n#Person2#: No, I don't either. There aren't any good adventurous stories like the movies they made when I was young.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# don't go to the cinema a lot now. #Person2# thinks the stories aren't adventurous anymore.","topic":"movies"}
{"fname":"train_1042","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take this book out? I need it work on my paper for Dr. Smith's history class.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. The book has been put on reserve by Dr. Smith. Unless you have his written permission, we won't lend it out.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# cannot take the book out because it's been reserved by Dr. Smith.","topic":"borrow a book"}
{"fname":"train_1043","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't enjoy dating anymore. I can't seem to find anyone I have anything in common with.\n#Person2#: Don't feel discouraged. Be patient. As you are so distinguished, you will definitely find the person who is right for you.\n#Person1#: To tell you the truth, I am tired of being alone. I hope to find my Mrs. Right. What should I do?\n#Person2#: Do you believe in Internet matchmaking service?\n#Person1#: That's really a new walk of life. What is it exactly?\n#Person2#: It helps match up singles the world over, and helps find the man and woman of their dreams.\n#Person1#: Oh, it must be to the taste of a certain group of people.\n#Person2#: The advertisement said Dream Dates has matched up thousands of singles the world over!\n#Person1#: Unbelievable! They must be exaggerating the figure!\n#Person2#: Look at the way they manage their business: they collect applicants' photos, and give the applicants questionnaires to fill out as to what type of character they are.\n#Person1#: I don't believe several questions can decide the type of person you're. People's characters are complicated and keep changing all the time.\n#Person2#: Anyway, it seems that things work well this way. The information and specifications will be entered in a large computer database.\n#Person1#: A computer to decide your best date? That's really ridiculous!\n#Person2#: Look, it promises: Dream Dates provides expert dating service and a place for singles to meet. We'll introduce you to the person uniquely qualified to be your partner.\n#Person1#: Sheer slogans! Not reliable!\n#Person2#: It says you can enroll in a free trial membership!\n#Person1#: I won't do it even they pay me for that!\n#Person2#: Well, we don't have to believe this. Maybe I can tell John, and see whether he'd like to try it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# doesn't enjoy dating anymore and is tired of being alone. #Person2# suggests trying Internet matchmaking service and tells him how this works. #Person1# thinks it unreliable.","topic":"Internet matchmaking service"}
{"fname":"train_1044","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, how long have you been living here?\n#Person2#: About six months now.\n#Person1#: Why did you choose Beirut?\n#Person2#: Because, Mike-my husband-and I have always loved Arab culture and the language. Mike's an English teacher and he got a job here in a language school.\n#Person1#: Why did you want to take a year off?\n#Person2#: Basically I wanted a break from teaching. I love teaching children but I needed a change. Also I've been drawing and painting since I was little but I've never really had the chance to study drawing. So this seemed like the perfect opportunity to have a change and learn to draw properly.\n#Person1#: Well, I found a fantastic art teacher, called Omayma, and I've been having classes with her since October. She's great and she speaks English, which is lucky, because I don't know much Arabic yet. But I'm learning the language as quickly as I can.\n#Person2#: Is Arabic a difficult language to learn?\n#Person1#: Incredibly difficult! Especially the pronunciation. You have to learn to make a lot of new sounds.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# she and her husband moved to Beirut because they loved Arab culture and she took a year off to have a break from teaching and learn drawing. #Person1# then recommends a fantastic art teacher.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1045","dialogue":"#Person1#: Congratulations on breaking the records at the recent Olympics, Miss Green!\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Rarker.\n#Person1#: Oh, look at those trophies! You became a swimming star at the age of fifteen, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, you're right.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me something about your plans for the future?\n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I'm going to give up swimming from now on.\n#Person1#: I beg your pardon?\n#Person2#: I mean I'd rather not swim at all. I'm too old to...\n#Person1#: Excuse me, if I'm not wrong, you've only twenty now. Is it too old at twenty?\n#Person2#: Yes, too old for a swimmer. If I swim in an international competition, I'll hardly be able to win.\n#Person1#: But...er...don't you enjoy swimming?\n#Person2#: Certainly, and I enjoy visiting other countries, and the Olympics are very exciting. However, I missed more important things. I had to work very hard at swimming. There was training before school, after school, and at weekends. While other girls were growing up, I was swimming, swimming. But life isn't merely swimming, is it?","summary":"#Person1# congratulates Miss Green on breaking the records at the recent Olympics, but Miss Green says she'll give up swimming because she's too old to be a swimmer and she wants to enjoy more important things in life.","topic":"give up swimming"}
{"fname":"train_1046","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are the children doing at sport? \n#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. \n#Person1#: He's not very good at the long jump though, is he? \n#Person2#: He's not bad. He can jump a distance of over four meters. I think he just prefers running to jumping. Jimmy's very good at the high jump. He can jump over two meters. Again, that's fine for someone hi \n#Person1#: Two meters? That means that the high jump bar is above his head! Are any of them good at long-distance running? \n#Person2#: The longest race we run is the 1500 meters. A few of the boys and one girls can do it in less than five minutes. \n#Person1#: How are they at swimming? \n#Person2#: They're ok. I ask them to swim 500 meters each day. That's 20 lengths of the swimming pool. They're not very fast, but that's ok. I just want them to build their strength up and keep in shape. \n#Person1#: Kate is very good at diving from a height of 10 meters. \n#Person2#: I'd be afraid to jump from that height! \n#Person1#: I think that these kinds haven't learnt to be afraid yet. She started diving from a lower height, but she soon wanted to go higher. \n#Person2#: It seems that they really enjoy to go faster, higher and further. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the kids' satisfying performance at sports. Timmy can run very fast, Jimmy's good at the high jump, a few of the boys and one girl can run 1500 meters very fast, and Kate's good at diving.","topic":"kids' sport performance"}
{"fname":"train_1047","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so hungry. Shall we go eat now, Rick? \n#Person2#: sure. Where do you want to go? Are you in the mood for anything in particular? \n#Person1#: how about some dumplings? I just can't get enough of them. \n#Person2#: dumplings again? ! Oh, Amy, let's try something new! \n#Person1#: well, what do you have in mind? \n#Person2#: how about the Mongolian hot pot? \n#Person1#: oh, it's too spicy for me. Don't you remember last time when I tasted the lamb? It was so spicy my eyes teared up! \n#Person2#: maybe we can try Yuanyang pot this time. You can choose the non-spicy soup base. \n#Person1#: sounds great. Do they serve noodles? I am in the mood for some tasty noodles as well. \n#Person2#: yes. The sliced noodles they offer are among the most authentic Shanxi cuisines. \n#Person1#: great. Let's go! \n#Person2#: wait a minute. Let me throw on a sweater. ","summary":"Amy and Rick talk about what to eat. They finally decide on Yuangyang pot and the sliced noodles.","topic":"what to eat"}
{"fname":"train_1048","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Nally, are you hungry? \n#Person2#: I'm starving. Let's go grab a bite. \n#Person1#: Where to? \n#Person2#: How about Karlis? \n#Person1#: Are you kidding? That place is too ritzy for lunch. \n#Person2#: True . ok Let's go to Gerumose? \n#Person1#: Same thing, meals there all coarsen arm and leg. \n#Person2#: I guess it is a little pricy. \n#Person1#: Let's stop it at Multicolor for a quick lunch. . \n#Person2#: That will be Ok. Come on , I can't wait to chow down. \n#Person1#: That was a great lunch , the food was good ,but the service was lousy. \n#Person2#: Is that why you stiffed the waiter? \n#Person1#: You got it . All right, Let's go back to school. ","summary":"#Person1# and Nally talk about where to have lunch. They finally go to Multicolor for a quick lunch. #Person1# thinks the food was good but the service was lousy","topic":"have lunch"}
{"fname":"train_1049","dialogue":"#Person1#: No, Vince, not next week. Now. You need to guarantee me 5 percent. \n#Person2#: But you just said 4 percent! \n#Person1#: If the next word out of your mouth isn't Yes it's going up to 6 percent. \n#Person2#: Yes! OK, yes. Stop it! You are just ruthless. \n#Person1#: That's why you love me. One other thing. Did you leave me a note this morning on a green post-it? \n#Person3#: I don't think so. Mine are yellow. Why? \n#Person2#: Never mind. I'm looking for somebody who uses green. ","summary":"#Person1# forces Vince to guarantee #Person1# 5 percent. #Person1#'s looking for someone using green notes.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1050","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, sir? \n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm looking for a cotton polo shirt. \n#Person1#: Any particular colour? \n#Person2#: Not really. \n#Person1#: How about this one? \n#Person2#: I like the design, but don't particularly care for the colour. Do you have that in other colours, too? \n#Person1#: Well, they come in white, pale yellow, aqua, red and green. Will a white one do? \n#Person2#: Yes. I prefer white - and may I see a pale yellow one, too? \n#Person1#: Why, of course. Let's see. . . White. . . Pale yellow. Here you are, sir. ","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a cotton polo shirt and #Person1# offers recommendations.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1051","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think about this store? I heard it's a posh store that's only got branches in big cities. \n#Person2#: I love this store. The only problem is that it's extremely expensive. \n#Person1#: Don't worry. I've decided that for your birthday I'm going to take you shopping for a new dress. \n#Person2#: Really? I thought you hated shopping? \n#Person1#: I do, that's why you should appreciate this gift! \n#Person2#: Sure. That's really nice of you. Let's go in and try some things on. \n#Person1#: How about this red dress? I think it would really suit you. \n#Person2#: That's gorgeous! Do they have it in a size 8? \n#Person1#: Here you go. On any other day, it would cost me a fortune, but it's on special offer today. \n#Person2#: I think this color isn't quite right for me. Do they have the same dress in white? \n#Person1#: Let me look. Let's see ... they've got one in blue, green, pink, black... and white. Here you are. \n#Person2#: This is perfect! What do you think? \n#Person1#: I think you look fantastic. Happy Birthday! \n#Person2#: I'm so lucky. You only get a chance like this once in a blue moon! Thanks honey! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are shopping. #Person1# buys #Person2# a fantastic white dress as her birthday gift at a posh store.","topic":"a fantastic dress"}
{"fname":"train_1052","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference. Is that right? \n#Person2#: Yes, it would be my first trip overseas. Actually, it's going to be my first time leaving the country. \n#Person1#: Are you serious? You haven't even been anywhere on vacation? \n#Person2#: No, I have never vacationed anywhere exortic. But even if I don't get a chance to travel on my personal time, at least I can travel on company time! \n#Person1#: Well, being able to go to the conference sounds like such a great opportunity. Have you applied at the embassy for a visa yet? \n#Person2#: Yes, it wasn't too hard to get. All I had to do was fill out the paperwork and pay the application fee. \n#Person1#: You leave next Tuesday, right? What time is your flight? \n#Person2#: My flight departs at 7 am. I have everything except for my luggage ready. \n#Person1#: If your flight is leaving so early, I can take you to the airport and see you off. I'll still be able to make it into the office by 9. \n#Person2#: That would be great! Thanks a lot! ","summary":"#Person2# will go to Madrid for the annual conference, which would be #Person2#'s first trip overseas. #Person2# has everything except for #Person2#'s luggage ready. #Person1# offers to take #Person2# to the airport.","topic":"first trip overseas"}
{"fname":"train_1053","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am thinking about resigning from my current job. \n#Person2#: Have you thought about it seriously? \n#Person1#: Yes, I have been thinking about it for quite a while. Now I finally make up my mind to leave. I have given my resignation letter to our boss last Friday. \n#Person2#: Ok, did you find a new company? \n#Person1#: Yes, I will move on to XYZ Company. \n#Person2#: Good for you, but your leaving will be a great loss to us. It is so nice to work with you. \n#Person1#: Thanks. I had learned so much from you and our colleagues. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is resigning from the current job and will move on to XYZ company.","topic":"resign the job"}
{"fname":"train_1054","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've got a new manager in our department. \n#Person2#: Oh? You hoped to get that job, didn't you? \n#Person1#: Yes, I did. \n#Person2#: I'm sorry. That's too bad. Who is it? Who got the job, I mean? \n#Person1#: Someone called Drexler. Carl Drexler. He's been with the company onlytwo years. I've been here longer. And I know more about the job , too \n#Person2#: Hmm. Why do you think they gave it to him and not to you? \n#Person1#: Because I'm the wrong sex , of course ! \n#Person2#: You mean you didn't get the job because you're a woman? \n#Person1#: Yes, that was probably it! It isn't fair. \n#Person2#: What sort of clothes does he wear? \n#Person1#: A dark suit. White shirt. A tie. Why? \n#Person2#: Perhaps that had something to do with it. \n#Person1#: You mean you think I didn't get the job because I come to work in jeansand a sweater? \n#Person2#: It's possible, isn't it? \n#Person1#: Do you really think I should wear different clothes? \n#Person2#: Well. . . perhaps you should think about it. \n#Person1#: Why should I wear a skirt? Or a dress? \n#Person2#: I'm not saying you should. I'm saying you should think about it. That's all! \n#Person1#: Why should I do that? I'm good at my job! That's the only important thing ! \n#Person2#: Hmm. Perhaps it should be the only important thing. But it isn't. Not in this company. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks it's because she's a woman that she didn't get promoted while #Person2# thinks it's because #Person1# doesn't pay attention to her dressing. #Person1# disagrees and believes being good at her job is enough while #Person2# thinks it isn't the only important thing in this company.","topic":"office arguement"}
{"fname":"train_1055","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe you wear jeans to the office! Are you trying to lose your job? \n#Person2#: Of course not. I'm just observing casual day. On Fridays, the company doesn't require us to wear formal business attire. \n#Person1#: Wow! Nobody told me about that. Won't the relaxed dress code damage the company image? \n#Person2#: We don't think so. Casual days are becoming more common, and we believe employees can maintain a professional image without wearing uncomfortable clothes. \n#Person1#: I guess it lets people express their individual tastes. But won't some people abuse it ? \n#Person2#: Not really. Besides, there is a separate dress code for casual day. People can't just wear whatever they want. \n#Person1#: It seems that a relaxed atmosphere could hinder productivity. \n#Person2#: Believe it or not, it has the opposite effect. Employees are actually more productive on casual days. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they don't need to wear business attire on casual days. #Person2# believes employees can maintain a professional image without wearing uncomfortable clothes and are more productive on casual days.","topic":"dress code"}
{"fname":"train_1056","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you choose courses when you were abroad? \n#Person2#: That's a very good question. Choosing proper courses and effectively planning a college schedule is very important to the progress toward your educational goal. In order to do these wisely and effectively, you should consult with a Program Adviser or Academic Counselor. \n#Person1#: Wait a minute. There are some new terms for me. I can hardly follow you. \n#Person2#: Ok, I will go into more detail. A Program Adviser or an Academic Counselor is usually an experienced professor who is responsible for all the necessary academic counseling through graduation. You can discuss with him the program selection, changing or adding a program, the requirements for graduation, and other problems related to your study. You will choose some courses, and then discuss with the adviser whether your choice can meet the requirements for graduation. \n#Person1#: Everything is so new to me. I think I'll have to experience a very difficult period when I get there. \n#Person2#: Sure, very difficult. \n#Person1#: I am very grateful for your advice. \n#Person2#: It's my pleasure to talk with you. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# students should consult with a Program Advisor or Academic Counselor when choosing courses abroad and explains what a Program Advisor or an Academic Counselor is.","topic":"choose courses abroad"}
{"fname":"train_1057","dialogue":"#Person1#: But still, I didn't want this wallpaper. And every time I try to open a program, all I see is a cross-dressing Bush. \n#Person2#: I heard about that horrible virus! It automatically e-mails itself as an attachment to everyone in your address book. \n#Person1#: Well, it's already got on my computer. How do I get rid of it? \n#Person3#: Vote it out in the next election. \n#Person1#: Hey, knock it off-this is serious! \n#Person3#: Have the IT department run a virus disinfection program. Hopefully, the problem will be gone by 2005. ","summary":"#Person1#'s computer has got a horrible virus and #Person2# suggests having the IT department run a virus disinfection program.","topic":"computer virus"}
{"fname":"train_1058","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome.\n#Person2#: Hi, John. Hey, you've done a good job decorating this place. Really nice.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I'm glad you like it. Can I get you a drink?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. Let's go to prepare dinner. I am getting hungry.\n#Person1#: Here is the kitchen. I will chop the onions. Could you take the meat out of the fridge? It's in a yellow plastic container.\n#Person2#: Wow. This smells good.\n#Person1#: Could you slice those potatoes for me please?\n#Person2#: What are we having?\n#Person1#: My special dumplings. Sweet and sour pork with pineapple beef with onions and green peppers, eggplant and soy sauce and a few side dishes like tomatoes with sugar.\n#Person2#: Sounds wonderful.\n#Person1#: I'll start preparing the meat stuffing.\n#Person2#: I wish I had the recipe and could you tell me what's in this?\n#Person1#: I will tell you after dinner.","summary":"#Person2# comes to John's house and admires the decoration. They will have John's special dumplings for dinner and #Person2# helps John prepare it.","topic":"prepare dinner"}
{"fname":"train_1059","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Mr. Brooke, I almost forgot there was a phone message here for you. Professor Johnson called and asked you to call him back.\n#Person2#: Where is he now? Do you know?\n#Person1#: He's staying in the Blackwood Hotel room 509.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Do you happen to have the number of the Blackwood Hotel?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry I don't, but you can get it from information just dial 114.\n#Person2#: Oh, and could I trouble you to change a dollar?\n#Person1#: Alright. Here is your change. By the way, the public phone is over there on your right.\n#Person2#: I see, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mr. Brooke Professor Johnson called and asked him to call back. #Person1# suggests dialing 114 to get Johnson's hotel's number and changes a dollar for him to use the public phone.","topic":"a phone message"}
{"fname":"train_1060","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't sleep.\n#Person2#: What's wrong dear?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I just can't sleep.\n#Person2#: Is there anything bothering you?\n#Person1#: Maybe. I have a test on Friday and I'm worried I won't get a good grade.\n#Person2#: Well. You have a few days left the study. Is there anything I can do to help?\n#Person1#: Yeah. Can you help me understand some of the ideas I just can't get?\n#Person2#: Sure. we can start when you get home from school. For now though, close your eyes and think about nicer things. Then you'll be ready to learn tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Daddy. You're always there for me when I need you.","summary":"#Person1# can't sleep because #Person1#'s worried about a test. Dad will help #Person1# understand some ideas #Person1# can't get.","topic":"sleep problems"}
{"fname":"train_1061","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I was told to see you about going sightseeing.\n#Person2#: It is my pleasure. I am here to help direct visitors to popular places to visit, eat and shop.\n#Person1#: OK, where shall we begin my trip?\n#Person2#: I would suggest the History Museum.\n#Person1#: I've already seen it.\n#Person2#: Let me see. What do you like to do in your spare time?\n#Person1#: I really like nature, flowers and trees.\n#Person2#: Central Park is a fantastic place for you to relax. There are also many plants. After that, we can go to the shopping mall around it.\n#Person1#: Good.","summary":"#Person1# consults #Person2# about going sightseeing. #Person2# suggests going to Central Park and the shopping mall around.","topic":"go sightseeing"}
{"fname":"train_1062","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to come by and play bridge?\n#Person2#: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.\n#Person1#: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Well, in that case, we could go to the movies.\n#Person1#: Oh, we always go to the movies. Can't we do something different?\n#Person2#: Well, do you have any suggestions?\n#Person1#: Let's see. How do you feel about playing bridge?\n#Person2#: It's OK with me, but we don't have any beer and things.\n#Person1#: Well, shall I call Janet and ask her and Tom to come over, and I'll go to the store and buy some stuff.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Hello, Janet. It's me... Oh, fine. Just fine. Say, Janet, I was wondering if you and Tom were doing anything tonight... No? Well. would you like to come by our place and play a few hands of bridge?","summary":"#Person2# suggests dancing or going to the movies, but #Person1# prefers to play bridge although because #Person1#'s tired. #Person1# calls Janet and Tom to come over and play bridge.","topic":"play bridge"}
{"fname":"train_1063","dialogue":"#Person1#: my mp3 player is broken, so I want to change it for an mp4 player. Can you offer any advice about which brand and model to buy?\n#Person2#: an mp4 player? why don't you buy a new cell phone? You can find an mp4 player inside any of the latest cell phones.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's a good idea. Perhaps I should have a try.\n#Person2#: look at my cell phone. I can listen to music, watch movies, take pictures, play games, surf the web and download documents. It's just like a PAD.\n#Person1#: that's cool. I can use the computer and the internet pretty well, but I'm a little bit slow in the latest trends of digital products.\n#Person2#: that's Ok. you know, digital devices are becoming smaller and easier to carry, and they won't cost you too much.\n#Person1#: yeah, if I buy a cell phone like this, I don't have to take a music player everywhere I go, and I can save the cost of buying an extra mp4.\n#Person2#: that's right. what's the flash memory of your old mp3?\n#Person1#: 256MB.\n#Person2#: then any cell phone can meet your need because they generally have memories of over 512MB.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy an mp4 player. #Person2# suggests buying a new cell phone because it has more functions and a larger flash memory and it's easy to carry. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea.","topic":"a cell phone"}
{"fname":"train_1064","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're really fit, Paul. Do you exercise very much?\n#Person2#: Well, I almost always get up very early, and I lift weights for an hour.\n#Person1#: You're kidding!\n#Person2#: No. And then I often go Rollerblading.\n#Person1#: Wow! How often do you exercise like that?\n#Person2#: About five times a week. What about you?\n#Person1#: Oh, I hardly ever exercise. I usually just watch TV in my free time. I guess I'm a real couch potato!","summary":"Paul is fit because he exercises very often while #Person1# hardly ever exercises.","topic":"exercise"}
{"fname":"train_1065","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, sir, what can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello, I need a new suit. I have an important interview next week, so I really need to look sharp.\n#Person1#: No problem! We have a broad selection of suits, all tailored made so that it will fit perfectly.\n#Person2#: Great! I want a three piece suit, preferably made from Italian cashmere or wool.\n#Person1#: Very well sir. Would you like to have some shirts made also?\n#Person2#: Sure. I ' ll also take some silver cuff link and a pair of silk ties.\n#Person1#: Very good. Now, if you will accompany me, we can take your measurements and choose the patterns for your suit and shirts.","summary":"#Person1#'s helping #Person2# tailor-make a new suit because #Person2# needs to look sharp for an important interview next week.","topic":"a new suit"}
{"fname":"train_1066","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to check out now. My name's Adams, room 312. Here's the key.\n#Person1#: One moment, please, sir.... Here's your bill. Would you like to check and see if the amount is correct?\n#Person2#: What's the 14 pounds for?\n#Person1#: That's for the phone calls you made from your room.\n#Person2#: Can I pay with traveller's cheques?\n#Person1#: Certainly. May I have your passport, please?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Could you sign each cheque here for me?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Here are your receipt and your change, sir. Thank you.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye.","summary":"Adams checks out with #Person1#'s assistance. Adams checks the bill and pays with traveller's cheques.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_1067","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I'm Duty Manager today ; you wanted to speak to me?\n#Person2#: Yes. I hope you can help. I'm interested in obtaining a Working Capital Loan. So, I was wondering what you offer here? Do you have various types?\n#Person1#: Yes, Sir. We can provide these loans in both local and foreign currency, Temporary Working Capital Loans, Short-term Working Capital Loans and Mid-term Working Capital Loans.\n#Person2#: I see. . .\n#Person1#: Which one interests you, Sir?\n#Person2#: To be honest, I'm not exactly sure what we require just now.","summary":"#Person2# consults #Person1# about obtaining a Working Capital Loan, but #Person2#'s not sure what #Person2# requires.","topic":"loan consultation"}
{"fname":"train_1068","dialogue":"#Person1#: Show me a smaller pair of trousers, sir. I am not that fat, you see.\n#Person2#: You've come to the right place. We've got various styles and sizes recently. How much do you measure around your waist?\n#Person1#: I have no idea. Measure me, please.\n#Person2#: OK! 2 Chi round. Try this one. Maybe it's of your size.\n#Person1#: ( After trying ) I'm afraid it's still too fight around the stomach.\n#Person2#: Let me check the stock. How about this one?\n#Person1#: ( After trying ) Mm, a perfect fit. How much?\n#Person2#: 150 Yuan.\n#Person1#: A little expensive. But I'll buy it anyway. It's hard for me to get a perfect one. Here is 200 Yuan.\n#Person2#: Here's your change, 50 Yuan. Welcome back again.","summary":"#Person2# measures #Person1#'s waist and assists #Person1# in trying on trousers. #Person1# finally finds a perfectly-fit one and he will buy it.","topic":"a perfect fit"}
{"fname":"train_1069","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, Rebecca. Now you'Ve given me a good idea of your work and academic background, but what about you as a person? How would you describe your key strengths?\n#Person2#: Well, Mr. Parsons, as I mentioned before I'm someone who needs new challenges. I'm really focused and hard-working. I think my academic results prove this.\n#Person1#: Yes, true, but how about other personal qualities?\n#Person2#: Well, I believe I'm a good team-player, but I can also work well independently. I'm very enthusiastic and, well I hope my colleagues would agree, I'm fun to work with.\n#Person1#: What would you say is your most positive quality?\n#Person2#: Hmm, that's a tough question. But I would have to say my passion. I'm really passionate about journalism and passionate about my career.","summary":"Rebecca tells Mr. Parsons about her key strengths, personal qualities, and her most positive quality.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1070","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Is this the right subway to the Wall Street?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me shall I take the express or local train?\n#Person1#: Sure. The local train. It stops at every station.\n#Person2#: Which of them is the local train, please?\n#Person1#: You take the D train on the downtown platform, and go three stops.\n#Person2#: How much is the fare?\n#Person1#: One dollar and twenty cents. You give me the money and I'll exchange it for a token.\n#Person2#: What should I do with the token?\n#Person1#: You put it in the slot at the turnstile and then push the turnstile to get into the platform.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how to take the local train to get to Wall Street.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_1071","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wish it was a nicer day today.\n#Person2#: That is true. I hope it doesn't rain.\n#Person1#: It wouldn't rain in the middle of the summer.\n#Person2#: It wouldn't seem right if it started raining right now.\n#Person1#: It would be weird if it started raining in ninety degree weather.\n#Person2#: Any rain right now would be pointless.\n#Person1#: That's right, it really would be.\n#Person2#: I want it to cool down some.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean, I can't wait until it's winter.\n#Person2#: Winter is great. I wish it didn't get so cold sometimes though.\n#Person1#: I would rather deal with the winter than the summer.\n#Person2#: I feel the same way.\n#Person1#: I wish it was a nicer day today.\n#Person2#: That is true. I hope it doesn't rain.\n#Person1#: It wouldn't rain in the middle of the summer.\n#Person2#: It wouldn't seem right if it started raining right now.\n#Person1#: It would be weird if it started raining in ninety degree weather.\n#Person2#: Any rain right now would be pointless.\n#Person1#: That's right, it really would be.\n#Person2#: I want it to cool down some.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean, I can't wait until it's winter.\n#Person2#: Winter is great. I wish it didn't get so cold sometimes though.\n#Person1#: I would rather deal with the winter than the summer.\n#Person2#: I feel the same way.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# hope it doesn't rain today and want it to cool down some. They both prefer winter to summer","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_1072","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate carrying so much cash with me.\n#Person2#: Don't you have a credit card?\n#Person1#: I have one but it can only be used in my country.\n#Person2#: Why don't you change the cash to traveler's checks? It's much more convenient and safer. When you are abroad, you can cash them.\n#Person1#: Well, that's great.","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to change the cash to traveller's checks.","topic":"traveler's checks"}
{"fname":"train_1073","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have read your resume. What is your last job?\n#Person2#: I've worked in the Production Department for two years.\n#Person1#: Could you introduce your biggest accomplishments in your last job?\n#Person2#: Working with my colleagues, we were able to increase the production efficiency by 5 %.\n#Person1#: Great! Could you tell me your educational background?\n#Person2#: Yes. I got a bachelor's degree in English from Beijing University.\n#Person1#: Why are you willing to work for our company?\n#Person2#: I can get more promotion in your company.\n#Person1#: OK, that's all. We'll inform you in two days.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s last job, #Person2#'s educational background, and the reason to work for #Person1#'s company.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1074","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard the film was after the novel The Godfather.\n#Person2#: Who wrote it?\n#Person1#: Mario Puku.\n#Person2#: Who're the producer, the director, the stars, heroine and the hero?\n#Person1#: I'm always interested in how, but seldom pay much attention to who.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the film The Godfather.","topic":"film discussion"}
{"fname":"train_1075","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like to have in your breakfast, bread, egg or sandwiches?\n#Person2#: Bread.\n#Person1#: And milk or orange juice?\n#Person2#: Orange juice.\n#Person1#: What would you like for lunch, pork, mutton or beef?\n#Person2#: I think mutton is best.\n#Person1#: What kind of drink do you like most, red wine, beer or champagne?\n#Person2#: I like champagne.\n#Person1#: And among apples, oranges and bananas, which is your favorite?\n#Person2#: Banana of course.\n#Person1#: Do you always have meals outside or in your house?\n#Person2#: I always have meals outside, because I'm not good at cooking.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# about what #Person2# would like for breakfast and lunch, #Person2#'s favorite fruit, and where #Person2# always has meals.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_1076","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?\n#Person2#: Uh, yes.\n#Person1#: Do you go to work by train every day.\n#Person2#: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.\n#Person1#: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?\n#Person2#: It's really very good.\n#Person1#: Why do you say that?\n#Person2#: Well, trains are frequent and come on time.\n#Person1#: Which train do you catch in the evening?\n#Person2#: I usually take the five thirty home.\n#Person1#: And can you get a seat?\n#Person2#: No, I usually have to stand.\n#Person1#: Would you agree that the service is fast?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's reasonably fast but it certainly isn't cheap. Fares have gone up 25 present.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s commuting ways and #Person2#'s opinions about the rail service.","topic":"rail service"}
{"fname":"train_1077","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't know why people are just mad about David Peckham. Is there really anything so fascinating with him?\n#Person2#: He appeals to the fans thanks to two things\n#Person1#: you mean he plays well? Yeah, he often scores by free kicks in crucial games. But a football match is by no means merely a show of taking free kicks.\n#Person2#: Certainly not. What really counts is to play as a team, passing the ball amongst each other, dodging defenders. Free kicks are a result of all the teammates'collective efforts. However, a few free k\n#Person1#: In the case, maybe facial charm should be his leading card. After all, the majority of his fans are girls.\n#Person2#: yes, his face looks are manly, with a straight nose and infinite eyes. As a man of medium height in the West, he keeps a powerful but elegant figure, looking neither lanky nor stout.\n#Person1#: and he is English! He makes a model gentleman when he puts on a black suit and speaks with a typical British accent.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing why David Peckham is so popular. #Person2# thinks he appeals to the fans due to his playing skills and his facial charm.","topic":"David Peckham"}
{"fname":"train_1078","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's so special today?\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Didn't you notice all the roses?\n#Person2#: It's July 7th. Chinese Valentine's Day!\n#Person1#: Oh, God. I just forget it.\n#Person2#: I thought you had trouble with Clive!\n#Person1#: No. But now he will be in bigger trouble! What's a boyfriend for? Forget about Valentine's Day?\n#Person2#: Poor guy! It's not fair. You forgot it too.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's Clive.\n#Person2#: Wow! Good timing.\n#Person1#: Excuse me for a while. Clive asked me out to a movie! Do you want to join us?\n#Person2#: Come on. Two is company.\n#Person1#: So what?\n#Person2#: It's Valentine's Day. Come on. Just go.","summary":"#Person2# reminds #Person1# of Valentine's Day. #Person1# thinks her boyfriend Clive forgot it but then Clive asks #Person1# out to a movie.","topic":"Valentine's Day"}
{"fname":"train_1079","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever made any plan for your future?\n#Person2#: Of course I have. I'd like to marry a handsome man and have two children if possible.\n#Person1#: Not me. I'd like to be a bachelor forever.\n#Person2#: I don't believe you can make it when you meet your Mrs. Right.","summary":"#Person2# wants to get married while #Person1# wants to be a bachelor forever.","topic":"plan for future"}
{"fname":"train_1080","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Swiss Airline. Miss Grown speaking. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to make a reservation to Los Angeles on Sep. 19th.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please. Let me check for you. ( A moment later ) Thank you for waiting. I am sorry but our flights are fully booked on that day. The next available flight leaves at 4:00 pm on 20th. Shall I reserve you a seat on it?\n#Person2#: Yes, please, thank you.","summary":"#Person2# makes a flight reservation to Los Angeles with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"reserve a seat"}
{"fname":"train_1081","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am here to tell you that the clothes are very much to taste of our market and the customers are quite satisfied with the excellent quality.\n#Person2#: We are very glad to hear that. We are sure that there will be a bigger market for our products in this country.\n#Person1#: Well, we have an extensive sales organization and a thorough knowledge of Asian market. Your products would sell very well here. We are prepared to do more business with you. We are also interested in handing a sole agent for you.\n#Person2#: We really appreciate your efforts. Before we go to the core of matter, can you give us some idea of them on which you would be willing to operate as our agent?\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2#'s products are popular among Asian customers, so #Person1# would like to hand a sole agent for #Person2#.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_1082","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like shopping at flea markets?\n#Person2#: l love it. There is always something fascinating to discover.\n#Person1#: The antiques market here in Paris is very famous. It's called Le marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen.\n#Person2#: That's not very easy to say.\n#Person1#: It's also known as Les Puces, which means ' The Fleas'.\n#Person2#: Can you find many bargains there?\n#Person1#: Well, it really depends. Because you are a tourist, it might be harder for you to get really good prices.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the famous flea market in Paris -- Les Puces.","topic":"flea market"}
{"fname":"train_1083","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sir, your hair is done. Anything else I can do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to have a shave.\n#Person1#: All right, sir. Would you lie back so that I can shave you?\n#Person2#: Sure. But my beard is rough.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. I've never cut a customer. Shall I trim your moustache?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Now, I've finished. How do you like it?\n#Person2#: Wonderful. How much is the cost altogether?\n#Person1#: 20 dollars.\n#Person2#: Here you are. Thank you, bye-bye!\n#Person1#: Bye-bye. Welcome to come next time!","summary":"#Person2# gets his hair done and has his beard shaved with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"haircut and shave"}
{"fname":"train_1084","dialogue":"#Person1#: What case do you have against the police?\n#Person2#: I want to take them to court for arresting me.\n#Person1#: I don't understand.\n#Person2#: There was no reason for them to arrest me.\n#Person1#: They let you go, didn't they?\n#Person2#: They released me the next morning.\n#Person1#: They detained you at the station?\n#Person2#: That's exactly what they did.\n#Person1#: Why did they arrest you?\n#Person2#: They said I matched the description of a robber.\n#Person1#: I get it now.\n#Person2#: I'm definitely taking them to court.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# wants to take the police to court because they mistakenly arrested #Person2#.","topic":"police"}
{"fname":"train_1085","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you did for me.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure. I enjoyed working with you.\n#Person1#: I wouldn't be able to make it without your help.\n#Person2#: Then keep up the good work.","summary":"#Person1# thanks #Person2# for #Person2#'s help.","topic":"gratitude"}
{"fname":"train_1086","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have been looking at this online catalog for over an hour and I still haven't finished getting all the kitchen appliances that we need!\n#Person2#: What are you getting?\n#Person1#: Well, the first thing on my list is a new blender. I decided to also get a juicer and a new coffee maker.\n#Person2#: Don't forget to also get a new mixer. I lent the old one to my brother and he broke it.\n#Person1#: Yeah I know. I also decided to throw away the old toaster and get a new one. I am also getting a rice cooker and steamer to make some nice steamed fish or veggies.\n#Person2#: I'm actually thinking of completely refurnishing the kitchen and getting a new stove, oven, dishwasher and trash compacter.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea! The kitchen will look amazing!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the kitchen appliances they need--a blender, a juicer, a coffee maker, a mixer, a toaster, a rice cooker and steamer. #Person2# suggests completely refurnishing the kitchen.","topic":"refurnish the kitchen"}
{"fname":"train_1087","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello sir, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need this prescription please.\n#Person1#: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?\n#Person2#: Capsules are fine.\n#Person1#: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and also, don't ever mix it with alcohol!\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. It's not the first time I'm taking this! Don't worry, I won't overdose!\n#Person1#: Okay, anything else I can get you?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I almost forgot! Can I also get some eye drops and um, some condoms?\n#Person1#: Sure. Darn condoms aren't registered in our system.\n#Person2#: Oh, well that's okay, I'll get some later, thanks. . . Really it's no problem.\n#Person1#: Just hang on there a sec. Can I get a price check on ' Fun Times Ribbed Condoms ' please!","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# #Person2#'s prescription. #Person2# also wants some eye drops and some condoms but is told that darn condoms are registered in their system.","topic":"the pharmacy"}
{"fname":"train_1088","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your shopping trip Martin?\n#Person2#: Actually it was the most interesting day I'Ve had so far.\n#Person1#: Oh really? Did you find any bargains?\n#Person2#: I did! I found this lovely teapot. It was the best one I saw in the shops.\n#Person1#: And how did you get around town?\n#Person2#: I took a taxi. It seemed the easiest thing to do.\n#Person1#: Right, so you didn't get lost?\n#Person2#: I did actually but I think I met some of the friendliest people in China. They soon showed me the way!","summary":"Matin tells #Person1# about his interesting shopping trip.","topic":"shopping trip"}
{"fname":"train_1089","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long do you plan to stay here?\n#Person2#: To speak frankly, it doesn't depend on me.\n#Person1#: How so?\n#Person2#: I really want to obtain a permanent job. I won't leave as long as I have opportunity to apply my knowledge and get on well with my superiors and colleagues.\n#Person1#: What are your future plans and what kind of expectations do you have of the company?\n#Person2#: I know that generally it is possible to move from this position to a management position with two years experience in the company","summary":"#Person2# wants to obtain a permanent job and move to a management position in the company.","topic":"work plan"}
{"fname":"train_1090","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, hi, Stephanie.\n#Person2#: Hi, Tom. How are things going with you?\n#Person1#: Great. I've signed an agreement with ABC Company. How are things in the office. Is everything OK?\n#Person2#: Yes, when will you be back?\n#Person1#: I'm on the way now. I will be back soon.\n#Person2#: Umm. Can you pick up some paper for the printer? We have run out of paper.\n#Person1#: Hello, hello, what did you say?\n#Person2#: Can you hear me now? I mean I need some paper.\n#Person1#: What? Did you say to pick up some ink for the printer? Sorry, the signal isn't very good here. Can you repeat that, please?\n#Person2#: Well, I'll send you a text message to tell you exactly what I need.\n#Person1#: What?","summary":"Stephanie asks Tom to pick up some paper for the printer but Tom can't hear him clearly due to bad reception, so Stephanie will send a text message instead.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1091","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why is there never a bus when you want one?\n#Person2#: Good question. There aren't enough buses on this route.\n#Person1#: Sometimes I feel like writing a letter to the paper.\n#Person2#: Good idea. You should say that we need more subway lines, too.\n#Person1#: Yeah. There should be more public transportation in general.\n#Person2#: And fewer cars! There's too much traffic.\n#Person1#: Say, is that our bus coming?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. But look. It's full!\n#Person1#: Oh, no! Let's go and get a cup of coffee. We can talk about this letter I'm going to write.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# complain about the lack of buses on the route. #Person1# wants to write a letter to the paper to complain about the traffic problem and #Person2# thinks it's a good idea.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_1092","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see you are busy right now, Sue. As soon as you finish, I'd like to talk to you for a few minutes.\n#Person2#: That's OK. Come on in.\n#Person1#: Oh, no, I don't want to interrupt you. I can wait. I'll come back later.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid it's going to be a long wait! I'm working on my history paper.\n#Person1#: History paper? I thought you'd finished it. Didn't you turn it in on Friday?\n#Person2#: Uh - huh. But the professor just returned it to me. I was told to add ten more pages.\n#Person1#: Ten more pages! That's quite a lot. How are you going to do it?\n#Person2#: That's what I am trying to figure out. Now what can I do for you?","summary":"#Person1# wants to talk to Sue who is working on her history paper returned by her professor. Sue will deal with #Person1# first.","topic":"have a talk"}
{"fname":"train_1093","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know much about computers?\n#Person2#: Not a great deal. Why?\n#Person1#: I've been reading an article about computers. They are strange and are being used for almost everything.\n#Person2#: Yes. But have you learned how to use one?\n#Person1#: No. But I'm about to take a course on computers next term.\n#Person2#: That's good. You have to know about computers. Computer knowledge is a must whatever you do. You should learn quickly or you will be left behind.\n#Person1#: That's true. But first I want to learn the basics. In the library, there are computers. But it's a pity that I could not make use of them.\n#Person2#: Well, I can teach you the ABCs, if you like.\n#Person1#: That's very kind of you.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't know how to use a computer, but #Person1#'ll take a course on computers next term. #Person1# wants to learn the basics first, so #Person2# offers to teach #Person1# the ABCs.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_1094","dialogue":"#Person1#: We'll be here in London staying in a newspaper office or teaching in a classroom full of chalk dust.\n#Person2#: Well, Tom, you'd be able to go out in the sunshine sometimes. You are a journalist. I am the one who has to stay in the classroom. Remember.","summary":"Tom says he and #Person2# will be working in London staying indoors. #Person2# points out that Tom'd be able to go out because he's a journalist while #Person2# is the one who has to teach in the classroom.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1095","dialogue":"#Person1#: I may go grocery shopping later. \n#Person2#: We need to get food? \n#Person1#: I don't think we have any food. \n#Person2#: What are you going to buy? \n#Person1#: What food are we out of? \n#Person2#: Go and look in the kitchen. \n#Person1#: Could you look for me? \n#Person2#: You should just get the basics. \n#Person1#: What would that be? \n#Person2#: Get some eggs, milk, and bread. \n#Person1#: Would you please make a list for me? \n#Person2#: Okay, I'll write it down for you. ","summary":"#Person1# may go grocery shopping later and requests #Person2# to make a shopping list","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1096","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Ben! Nice meeting you here! \n#Person2#: Hi, Terry! Nice meeting you here. \n#Person1#: What are you doing here? Fitness Consultant? \n#Person2#: Subscribe to the magazine for my wife. \n#Person1#: I see. I thought you had switched your hobby of stamp collection to fitness. \n#Person2#: No, I love collecting stamps. Hey, what are you doing here? \n#Person1#: I want to buy the newly issued stamps. \n#Person2#: I have spent all my money on that magazine, otherwise I will buy some myself too. \n#Person1#: Hey, do you have time this Sunday? I want you to come to my house. \n#Person2#: Sure. But can you tell me why?\n#Person1#: I want to swap some stamps with you. \n#Person2#: No problem. I will come by then. ","summary":"Terry comes to buy the newly issued stamps and meets Ben who is subscribing to a magazine for his wife. Terry invites Ben to his house to swap some stamps.","topic":"swap some stamps"}
{"fname":"train_1097","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like to order, sir? \n#Person2#: I'd like to try some Chinese food. \n#Person1#: We serve different styles of Chinese food here. But I'm not sure which one do you prefer. \n#Person2#: I have no idea. Could you recommend some to me? \n#Person1#: Well. Cantonese food is rather light, Beijing food is heavy, and Sichuan food is usually hot and spicy. \n#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'd like to have hot food. \n#Person1#: If so, I suggest you have a taste for Sichuan food. Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and hot, but they have different tastes. \n#Person2#: Really? So do you have some specialties? \n#Person1#: Yes. Roasted Crispy Chicken and Spicy Beef are our specialties. \n#Person2#: All right. I'll have them. ","summary":"#Person1# introduces different styles of Chinese food and recommends Sichuan dishes since #Person2# would have hot food. #Person2# finally orders Roasted Crispy Chicken and Spicy Beef, the specialties of #Person1#'s restaurant.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_1098","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you feeling better today, Bill? \n#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say. I cough a lot in the evening. \n#Person1#: You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health. \n#Person2#: You're right, but you know, it's hard to give up an old habit. \n#Person1#: But you should make up your mind first. \n#Person2#: You know, I often have to work till late at night. I need something to keep me awake. \n#Person1#: Why don't you go to bed and get up early? You'll have the same time for work. \n#Person2#: Thank you for your advice! I'll try it. ","summary":"#Person1# advises Bill to go to bed and get up early to work rather than smoke to keep himself awake.","topic":"give up smoking"}
{"fname":"train_1099","dialogue":"#Person1#: it's such a nice day outside. Let's take a walk into town and do some window-shopping. \n#Person2#: you know I hate shopping more than anything else in this world. \n#Person1#: I know. But we could get some exercise in, and we could get some errands run, too. Window-shopping won't cost you anything. \n#Person2#: what kind of errands do we need to run? \n#Person1#: well, we could go to the newsagent's to pick up the Sunday paper, go to the butcher's to pick up a chicken for a roast dinner, and to the chemist's to pick up your prescription from the doctor. \n#Person2#: I'll only go if we can stop at the office-license to pick up something to drink for tonight. \n#Person1#: fine, we'll do that on the way home, so we don't have to carry it the whole time. \n#Person2#: sounds good. You have to promise not go into any of the stores in the mall though. I know how you like to try things on in the fitting rooms, especially if the stores have special offers. \n#Person1#: I promise. We're only going for a walk to get some exercise and to get some things done that we haven't had time for. \n#Person2#: ok, let's go then! \n#Person1#: do you have any money? \n#Person2#: for what? \n#Person1#: for our errands, and maybe a little extra for something from a vendor on the street. \n#Person2#: you said you were only going to window shop! \n#Person1#: I agreed to not go into the mall, but I can still look at things in the market! \n#Person2#: I should have known... ","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# walk into town and do some window-shopping together to get some exercise in and get some errands run. At first, #Person2# is unwilling to go, but later #Person2# agrees since #Person1# promises not to go into any of the stores in the mall.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1100","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, Martin. \n#Person2#: Hello, How good to see you. Did you have any trouble finding our place? \n#Person1#: Not at all. Your instructions were very clear. Where is Mrs. Martin? \n#Person2#: She is in the kitchen. Kate! Mrs. Gao is here ! \n#Person3#: Mrs. Gao! I am so glad you could come. My husband has told me so much about you. \n#Person1#: These are for you. \n#Person3#: Oh, what lovely flowers! You are very kind. Thank you so much. I will go and put them in some water right away. \n#Person1#: And here is a bottle of Chinese Mao-tai. \n#Person2#: That is thoughtful of you. I have heard that it packs quite punch. \n#Person3#: Mrs. Gao, would you like to start now? ","summary":"Mrs Gao pays a visit to the Martins with lovely flowers and a bottle of Mao-tai.","topic":"pay a visit"}
{"fname":"train_1101","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew? \n#Person2#: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately. \n#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely? \n#Person2#: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none'. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends. \n#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend. \n#Person2#: I know you are, you are my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes. \n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it? \n#Person2#: Not at all. \n#Person1#: I've made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends. \n#Person2#: That's a good idea. \n#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time. \n#Person1#: People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club. \n#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks! ","summary":"Andrew confides to his girlfriend that he feels lonely. He thinks his friends are acquaintances but not friends. Andrew wants a guy friend to hang out. His girlfriend advises him to join an ultimate Frisbee club.","topic":"make new friends"}
{"fname":"train_1102","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jenny. What's the matter? \n#Person2#: John, I'm hard up at the moment. Could you lend me five hundred yuan? I'll return it to you early next month. \n#Person1#: No problem, Jenny. Are you sure five hundred is enough? \n#Person2#: Yes. Thank you so much. ","summary":"Jenny requests John to lend her five hundred yuan.","topic":"borrow money"}
{"fname":"train_1103","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, tell me something of yourself. \n#Person2#: What would you like to know, Mr. Green? \n#Person1#: What working experience have you got? \n#Person2#: In 2004, I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou. I started a sales rpresentative. A year later, I was promoted to the position of sales manager. I had that job ever since, which is just over a year now. \n#Person1#: Oh, good. Irene, can you tell me why you plan to quit being a sales manager to work here as my assistant? Don't you like your present job? \n#Person2#: Frankly, some part of it I enjoy very much , but I prefer something more professional. It happens that I have a friend working here in this company. She told me the export department was to recruit an assistant. I felt very excited at this news. That's why I'm here. ","summary":"Irene tells Mr. Green about her working experience in the sales department and the reason why she wants to work as his assistant.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1104","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ok, Carrie, can you drive?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can.\n#Person1#: Do you have a drivers license?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: So, how long have you had your drivers license?\n#Person2#: I think I got it when I was 17, actually. Just before I went to college.\n#Person1#: Ok, how do you get a drivers license in your country?\n#Person2#: Well, I think it's changed, since I was a teenager. At that time you had to get a learners permit first and then you could start driving with your parents. You also had to go to drivers school, then you had to pass a driving test, and I think a written test as well.\n#Person1#: Ok, did you get a perfect score on your driving test?\n#Person2#: I can't remember my exact score, but I remember it was pretty good.\n#Person1#: Do all the members of your family drive?\n#Person2#: Yeah, 4 of us share our 2 different vehicles. I'm buying my own next week though.","summary":"Carrie got the driver's license before college and she got a good score on the driving test. Carrie tells #Person1# how to get a driver's license in her country.","topic":"a driver's license"}
{"fname":"train_1105","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Madam, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: My feet hurt. I think I need some new shoes.\n#Person1#: What size do you wear?\n#Person2#: The last time I bought new shoes was about a year ago and at that time I was a 7.\n#Person1#: Well. Once you get to be in your 20s your feet stop growing, so you're probably still a 7. But let's measure them just in case.\n#Person2#: OK. So what does it say?\n#Person1#: Well, it looks like urinate. No wonder your feet have been hurting you. You were been wearing shoes that are one size small.","summary":"#Person2#'s feet hurt so she needs new shoes. #Person1# measures her feet and finds out her shoes are one size small.","topic":"one size small"}
{"fname":"train_1106","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever been to a school reunion?\n#Person2#: Uh yeah, why do you ask? Are you going to one?\n#Person1#: I'm organizing one for this summer. I have to make a reservation for a party room at a hotel. Do you know any good places?\n#Person2#: Why don't you try the Omni hotel, it often caters banquets or birthday parties but more important my brother works there.\n#Person1#: Could I ask you to check with him about the party rooms?\n#Person2#: Sure, I can do that. Maybe he can offer you a discount.\n#Person1#: Thanks. So what did you think about your school reunion? Was it fun?\n#Person2#: I didn't really enjoy mine. I'm not very good at making small talk, but it was nice to see old friends.","summary":"#Person1# will organize a school reunion. #Person2# recommends a hotel where #Person2#'s brother works, so #Person1# requests #Person2# to check with #Person2#'s brother about party rooms.","topic":"a school reunion"}
{"fname":"train_1107","dialogue":"#Person1#: And what seems to be the trouble Miss Lee?\n#Person2#: I have a terrible pain in my stomach.\n#Person1#: I see, how long is this pain been occuring?\n#Person2#: Since late last night.\n#Person1#: I see, let me have a look, shall I? And what did you eat yesterday?\n#Person2#: We went to an American seafood restaurant and then we went to eat Chinese food, after that we had a lot of Italian things.\n#Person1#: Did you throw up or did you have the runs?\n#Person2#: Both.\n#Person1#: Well, that could be an upset stomach from over eating. Allergic to any drugs?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Alright, take the medicine every 6 hours and stay in bed today.\n#Person2#: Thank you doctor.","summary":"Miss Lee has a stomachache. #Person1# asks about her symptoms and thinks she has an upset stomach from overeating.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_1108","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. James. I'm calling about your talk next month. It's getting close and there are a couple of things I need to check with you.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: I need to know if you'd prefer to give your talk in the hall, the conference room or the lecture theater.\n#Person2#: I prefer the later if that's possible.\n#Person1#: That's no problem at all. Most speakers prefer that. And what about equipment? Is there anything special you'll need?\n#Person2#: Well, apart from the usual things like a white board and microphones, I'll need a CD player.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid we haven't got one. Would a cassette player do instead?\n#Person2#: Yes, that'll be OK.\n#Person1#: Right. I'll make a note of that. Oh, one more thing. Can I just confirm your fees? Was it 200 pounds?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: OK, that's fine. I'll pass that information to our accounts department and we look forward to seeing you on the nineteenth.","summary":"#Person1# phones Mr. James to discuss his talk next month. Mr. James tells #Person1# where he prefers to talk and the equipment he needs, then he confirms his fees.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1109","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sit down, please. What's wrong with you?\n#Person2#: I feel cold, and I'm shivering. I have a terrible headache and a sore throat.\n#Person1#: How long have you been like that?\n#Person2#: About a day.\n#Person1#: Let me have a look at your throat first. Please open your mouth and say ' ah '.\n#Person2#: Ah...\n#Person1#: And show me your tongue... Thank you. That'll do. You have slight tonsillitis, and your throat is inflamed. How is your appetite?\n#Person2#: Not so good.\n#Person1#: Now, let me take your temperature. Please put this thermometer under your armpit and let me feel your pulse?\n#Person2#: Your pulse is weak.\n#Person1#: Do I have a temperature, doctor?\n#Person2#: Yes, you have a high fever. I'd like to give you a blood test.","summary":"#Person2# feels cold and has a headache and a sore throat. #Person1# finds #Person2# has a fever and will give #Person2# a blood test.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_1110","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon Miss, would you be interested in buying more life insurance? You know, you can never get enough.\n#Person2#: I think my husband has some.\n#Person1#: Are you sure he ' s purchased enough insurance for both of you? If something terrible happened with your husband, and he doesn ' t have sufficient insurance, my company does have a policy that could cover you and your husband if something happened to either of you.\n#Person2#: That ' s true. If something happened to my husband, I might lose everything. Both of us have to work to keep our home, car, and our children ' s education. I can ' t afford that by myself.\n#Person1#: Could we sit and look at the policy I mentioned and see if that ' s something suitable for you and your husband?\n#Person2#: Certainly.","summary":"#Person1# recommends #Person2# to buy more life insurance. Even though #Person2#'s husband has some, those insurances can't cover both of them. #Person1#'ll show #Person2# the policy.","topic":"recommend insurance"}
{"fname":"train_1111","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are an early bird, Tom. What do you do in the morning then?\n#Person2#: Exercise. The morning hours are the most precious period within a single day. We should not pass them up easily. Seize the time and do something useful.\n#Person1#: So, you choose to spend it on bodybuilding. Where do you exercise?\n#Person2#: Usually, I run to the Black Bamboo Park as a warm-up. Admission is free. Then I start my activities.\n#Person1#: Do you do the same exercises every day?\n#Person2#: No, I've deliberately kept a balance between various exercises ; parallel bars, push-ups, sit-ups, bunny-hops, five-kilometer run, and so on. I alternate them over the weekdays. Sometimes, when I find myself in a bad state, I will simply idle about in the park.\n#Person1#: Why don't you just stay in bed when you are feeling unfit for exercising?\n#Person2#: It's not easy to keep a good habit, you know. I fear that if I fail to get up early one day, I may find it still more difficult to rise early the next. Besides, a mere walk in the early morning is much fun, too. Here and there in the park, you meet whole gangs of senior citizens who might be singing operas or old songs, playing er'hu, chess, or just chatting and gossiping. It's interesting to join them.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. Singing is also a good way of keeping fit, at least mentally.","summary":"Tom tells #Person1# he gets up early to exercise. He keeps a balance between various exercises. If not feeling good, he'll just idle around instead of staying in bed because it's important to keep the routine and it's interesting to join the senior gangs.","topic":"moring exercises"}
{"fname":"train_1112","dialogue":"#Person1#: Listen, Karen, I need your help. I don't know anyone here yet.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to help you. What's wrong?\n#Person1#: My mother-in-law just went into the hospital in L. A. Hank and I will be flying there tonight.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear it. What's wrong with her?\n#Person1#: Doctors aren't sure yet. But the real problem is Suzy. She has a bad cold, and we don't want to take her with us. But we don't know who can stay with her.\n#Person2#: You need a babysitter.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd ask Jill, the girl I've had before, but I need someone overnight. Maybe even for two nights.\n#Person2#: I could have Suzy stay at my place.\n#Person1#: I don't want to do that to you, Karen.\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: Your own kids would get Suzy's cold. I think it would be better to have a good babysitter here. But I don't know who to ask. I need someone more mature than Jill. It might even be for two or three days.\n#Person2#: I know who we can ask. There is a girl I know, Sara Ralston. She is 17, and she will usually take this kind of job. I know her from my church, and I trust her completely.\n#Person1#: I'd like to talk with her. This is short notice, I know. But Hank and I are leaving tonight.\n#Person2#: I'll get you her number. I hope she can do it. She is very responsible.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you know someone. I knew you would be the best person to ask about this. I don't want to insult Jill or her mother. I think Jill maybe could do it. But I'd rather have someone a little older.\n#Person2#: I'll go home and get Sara's number. I'll call her first myself.\n#Person1#: Great. Then call me and let me know if she's free.","summary":"#Person1# and Hank will fly to LA to see her sick mother-in-law but they'll leave Suzy at home so they need a babysitter. #Person1# considers Jill but Jill's too young. Karen could have Suzy in her place but #Person1#'s afraid her kids will get Suzy's cold. Karen recommends Sara who babysits a lot and #Person1#'ll contact her.","topic":"find a babysitter"}
{"fname":"train_1113","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' m forming a music band.\n#Person2#: Do you already know how to play an instrument?\n#Person1#: Uh... Yeah! I ' Ve told you a thousand times that I ' m learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band.\n#Person2#: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of the band?\n#Person1#: We have a guy who plays guitar, and another who plays bass. Although we still haven ' t found anyone to be our singer. You told me that you had some musical talent, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ' m a singer.\n#Person1#: Perfect. So you can audition this weekend here at my house.\n#Person2#: Great! Wait here? You don ' t have enough room for the amplifiers, microphones or even your drums! By the way where do you keep them or practice?","summary":"#Person1#'s forming a band. #Person1# can play drums and has got a guitar man and a bass man. #Person1# invites #Person2# to audition as a singer.","topic":"band forming"}
{"fname":"train_1114","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Rachael, what's up? How is your day?\n#Person2#: Not bad. We have had a big meeting today, remember?\n#Person1#: Oh, yea. I forgot. So how did it go?\n#Person2#: Pretty well. I think the boss liked my ideas.\n#Person1#: Great, so what happens now?\n#Person2#: Well, I have to write the proposal. I'm pretty excited about it.","summary":"Rachael tells #Person1# the boss liked her ideas.","topic":"business ideas"}
{"fname":"train_1115","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like cooking?\n#Person2#: I love it. I really enjoy creating a meal from various ingredients and watching my friends enjoy it. It gives me a real sense of satisfaction. Do you enjoy cooking?\n#Person1#: I don't like it. It takes up too much time and I really hate having to clean up after the meal. I can't stand doing the washing up, drying up, and putting all the dishes and cutlery away.\n#Person2#: You can ask the guests to help. My guests usually insist on doing the washing up. I just have to remind them where everything goes.\n#Person1#: So, what kind of dishes do you usually make? I know you like Italian food.\n#Person2#: Italian, Indian, and Chinese. I'Ve only recently started cooking Chinese meals and I need some more practice.\n#Person1#: Do you find it hard to get ingredients for Chinese food?\n#Person2#: Not at all. You can find most of them at supermarket. The ingredients are usually the same as in western food. The way that the food is prepared is the big difference, not the ingredients.\n#Person1#: How long does it take you to cook a meal for five or six people?\n#Person2#: Obviously, it depends on what I'm cooking, but I'd say it generally takes about one and a half hours.","summary":"#Person2# loves cooking because it makes #Person2# satisfied. #Person1# doesn't like it because it's troublesome. #Person2# starts cooking Chinese meals and says the ingredients are similar to those in Western meals but the preparation is different.","topic":"discuss cooking"}
{"fname":"train_1116","dialogue":"#Person1#: When you need an apartment, where do you look for one?\n#Person2#: Our school has a link on its website for apartments.\n#Person1#: Can I share an apartment with someone?\n#Person2#: Some of the ads in the paper are from people looking for roommates.\n#Person1#: Are apartments expensive in this city?\n#Person2#: Do you need a single apartment, or is this for two people?\n#Person1#: I want a two-bedroom apartment.\n#Person2#: You can get that type of apartment for around fifteen hundred dollars a month.\n#Person1#: Would you have time to go look at apartments with me?\n#Person2#: I love apartment hunting. I'll be happy to go with you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to check the school website for apartment information, and agrees to look at apartments with #Person1#.","topic":"apartment hunting"}
{"fname":"train_1117","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd appreciate it if you could help me pick out a gift for my daughter.\n#Person2#: Would she be interested in a laptop?\n#Person1#: That's exactly what I was thinking of.\n#Person2#: A Mac would be an excellent gift.\n#Person1#: I like Macs. How much for a Mac?\n#Person2#: You can take a 15 - inch Pro home right now for only $ 2, 100.\n#Person1#: A Mac it is. I'll take one home with me.\n#Person2#: She'll be very happy with this. And how do you plan to pay for it?\n#Person1#: I'll use my VISA, if that's okay.\n#Person2#: Now, if you'll just sign here, the Mac is all yours.\n#Person1#: Will she need anything besides what's in this box?\n#Person2#: Everything she needs is right here in the box.\n#Person1#: I appreciate your help. Maybe I'll be back for more computer stuff.\n#Person2#: Your daughter should get straight A's from now on. Good-bye.","summary":"#Person1# wants to pick a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person2# recommends a 15-inch Mac Pro for $2100 and #Person1# buys it.","topic":"pick a gift"}
{"fname":"train_1118","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is it all right for me to come in now. Mr. Sutcliffe?\n#Person2#: Well. . . I'm pretty busy. but. . . all right. come in. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Do you mind if I sit down?\n#Person2#: Not at all. Take a seat. Now, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I want to leave the department. Do you think I could put in for a transfer?\n#Person2#: Yes, but why should you want to do that?\n#Person1#: Do you mind if I speak frankly?\n#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Well, you see. I don't like the office. I don't like the staff. and I'm afraid you and I don't get on. So may I put in for a transfer?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd delighted if you did.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mr. Cliffe #Person1# wants to leave the department because #Person1# hates the office, the staff and is afraid of Mr. Cliffe.","topic":"leave the department"}
{"fname":"train_1119","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you need help with something?\n#Person2#: I need to cancel an account.\n#Person1#: Do you have a problem with your account?\n#Person2#: I don't need two different accounts anymore.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do about the money in your account?\n#Person2#: Can I transfer it to my remaining account?\n#Person1#: I'll do that for you.\n#Person2#: That's lovely.\n#Person1#: Would you like to withdraw any money?\n#Person2#: No. That's fine.\n#Person1#: It'll just take me a moment to cancel your account.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# cancel an account and transfer the money inside the remaining account.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_1120","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want any meat today, Mrs. Bird?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Do you want beef or lamb?\n#Person2#: Beef, please.\n#Person1#: This lamb's very good.\n#Person2#: I like lamb, but my husband doesn't.\n#Person1#: What about some steak? This is a nice piece.\n#Person2#: Give me that piece please, and a pond of meet, too.\n#Person1#: Do you want a chicken, Mrs. Bird? They're very nice.\n#Person2#: No, thank you. My husband likes steak, but he doesn't like chicken.\n#Person1#: To tell you the truth Mrs. Bird, I don't like chicken, either!","summary":"Mrs. Bird buys beef and steak from #Person1# because her husband likes steak.","topic":"meat shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1121","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jessie, I'm afraid I can't come back home for dinner tonight.\n#Person2#: Not back home for dinner again? That's the third time this week!\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. Our company has just opened. There are always too many things to handle. You know that.\n#Person2#: You don't have to explain. Suit yourself.\n#Person1#: I apologize. You have my word, I'll spend some time with you on the weekend. I promise.\n#Person2#: We'll see.\n#Person1#: Thank you for understanding. I promise I'll make it up to you.","summary":"#Person1# tells Jessie #Person1# can't go home for dinner because #Person1#'s busy. Jessie's angry and #Person1# promises to spend the weekend with her.","topic":"work late"}
{"fname":"train_1122","dialogue":"#Person1#: It seems to me that you are on very good terms with him.\n#Person2#: We actually met at a dance party. He fell for me.\n#Person1#: He must be all over you the first time he saw you.\n#Person2#: He said that I put all other girls in the shade.\n#Person1#: That means he was head over heels in love with you.\n#Person2#: Well, he indeed likes me.\n#Person1#: But I think he can't hold a candle to you. I don't think he has ever popped the question.\n#Person2#: No, he is the sort of man who likes to hide his candle under a bushel.","summary":"#Person2# says a guy fell for her but #Person1# thinks he can't hold a candle to #Person2#.","topic":"man in love"}
{"fname":"train_1123","dialogue":"#Person1#: At their last meeting, the stockholders voted unanimously to block the merger of our company with Blycore. All the executive committee was in favor of the merger. . . I don't understand how the stockholders could have so much power to throw a wrench in the plans. . .\n#Person2#: If they all unite on a certain issue, it's the stockholders who have the final say. You'd think it might be our CEO or the workers, but in fact, the stockholders control the money so they have the most power.\n#Person1#: Is it really that simple? It doesn't seem very efficient to run things that way. . .\n#Person2#: It might not be the most efficient, but if you think about it, it makes pretty good sense. The stockholders are our investors. They own the capital in our company, so they should have say about what is done with the company.\n#Person1#: I guess I'd buy that. . .","summary":"#Person1# says the stockholders voted to block the merger but the executive committee supported the merger. #Person2# explains that stockholders control the money so they have the final say.","topic":"stockholders' power"}
{"fname":"train_1124","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do in your spare time?\n#Person2#: During the weekend I often take the family out on short trips.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting.\n#Person2#: Yes, it helps me to relax.\n#Person1#: Do you have any hobbies?\n#Person2#: I like to paint. \n#Person1#: What kind of things do you paint?\n#Person2#: Mainly seascapes.\n#Person1#: What kinds of sports do you like?\n#Person2#: I like almost all sports, and I enjoy both playing and watching. I especially like tennis and mountain climbing. I was in the climbing club all through school.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# takes the family out in spare time. #Person2# likes painting seascapes and likes almost all sports.","topic":"discuss hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_1125","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jenny, I was wondering if you, um. . . are you busy this Friday?\n#Person2#: Yes, Friday I have a class right after work.\n#Person1#: Oh. What about Saturday? Are you free then?\n#Person2#: Saturday my parents are coming to town. What's up?\n#Person1#: What about tonight? Do you have plans tonight?\n#Person2#: No. Did you want to go do something?\n#Person1#: Yes! Yes! I want to take you to dinner.\n#Person2#: Oh! That sounds great! How about six o'clock?","summary":"Jenny's unavailable on Friday and Saturday so #Person1# invites her to dinner tonight.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1126","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you had a chance to look over the contract?\n#Person2#: Yes. I've read it carefully.\n#Person1#: And do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: No. But the contract stipulates that I will teach 22 hours a week. Will you have thatmany classes for me right away?\n#Person1#: No, probably not. For the first two weeks you may teach 10 or 15 hours.\n#Person2#: But my salary will be 1100 dollars a month. Will you pay me that much for the first month? Because, I mean, I won't be working so many hours.\n#Person1#: I understand. That's why I didn't write the date on the contract. For the first two weeks, we will pay you according to the hours you teach. When you have 22 hours of classes, then the contract will take effect. Is that alright with you?\n#Person2#: Oh, so I don't sign the contract today. Is that right?\n#Person1#: I don't want you to misunderstand, Miss Briggs. We are very serious about hiring you. We want you to teach for us. We usually do contracts this way because it is more convenient.\n#Person2#: I can accept that.\n#Person1#: Good. And your benefits will begin immediately.\n#Person2#: Even my health insurance?\n#Person1#: Yes. We will apply for your health insurance tomorrow. And your free membership in the club starts today if you like.\n#Person2#: I have a few questions about the free membership.\n#Person1#: What would you like to know?\n#Person2#: Is my membership the same as paying club members? I mean, can I get discounts at club hotels?\n#Person1#: Absolutely. The only difference is in the restaurant and bar vouchers.\n#Person2#: What are bar vouchers?\n#Person1#: Paying club members get around 300 dollars a year in restaurant vouchers. The vouchers can be used in the restaurant or the lounge. But we don't offer vouchers to employees.\n#Person2#: But according to the contract, employees get a discount in the restaurant.\n#Person1#: That's right. So in a way, it is cheaper for you than for the members. You get more benefits than they do.\n#Person2#: So, for now, you want me to keep a copy of the contract. But we won't sign it yet. That right?\n#Person1#: Yes. I've prepared the contract just so that you understand everything. So that you understand the terms.\n#Person2#: I understand. And according to the terms on the contract, I am happy to accept this job. I look forward to it.\n#Person1#: I'm very pleased. We look forward to having you here, Miss Briggs.","summary":"#Person1# explains the contract to Miss Briggs. #Person1#'ll pay her according to the teaching hours in the first two weeks and then the contract will take effect. Her benefits will begin immediately but she doesn't have the restaurant vouchers as playing club members does. #Person2#'s happy to accept the job.","topic":"explain the contract"}
{"fname":"train_1127","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, it seems that your family and friends have been calling you recently, am I right?\n#Person2#: Yes, they have been concerned about me finding a job.\n#Person1#: What do they say?\n#Person2#: They want to recommend some jobs to me.\n#Person1#: Really? What jobs are they?\n#Person2#: My father wants me to work as a trainee in his company.\n#Person1#: It's great!\n#Person2#: My aunt says her company is in need of an assistant now, and she wants me to give it a try.\n#Person1#: This is a good opportunity.\n#Person2#: One of my friends tells me that his company is hiring in a large scale and he wants me to go for an interview.\n#Person1#: You can give it a try! May be you will succeed.\n#Person2#: I know. Let me think it over.\n#Person1#: If you have any good jobs, keep an eye for me!\n#Person2#: I will.","summary":"Mary's family and friends want to recommend some jobs to her. #Person1# asks Mary to keep an eye on good jobs for #Person1#.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_1128","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you ready to go to the bank?\n#Person2#: sure, what do you need to do there?\n#Person1#: there's problem with my bank statement. There's a mistake on it. I also need to withdraw some money form the ATM.\n#Person2#: I have to exchange some money.\n#Person1#: that's right. You're going away next week.\n#Person2#: I also want to see if my salary has been paid into my bank account. There was a problem last week.\n#Person1#: I have to pay my credit bill too. If I don't pay it soon, the credit card company will charge me interest.\n#Person2#: their interest rates are usually quite high. It's a good idea to pay off your credit card debts before they attract interest.","summary":"#Person1#'ll check the bank statement, withdraw some money and pay the credit bill at the bank. #Person2#'ll exchange some money and check the salary.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_1129","dialogue":"#Person1#: We'll take the route No. 10.\n#Person2#: Fine. How many people are there in your party?\n#Person1#: Just two. How much does the trip cost?\n#Person2#: $ 200 for double.\n#Person1#: Is there any chance of a lower price?\n#Person2#: I am afraid not. Right now it's the tour season.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# book a trip for 2 without discounts.","topic":"book a trip"}
{"fname":"train_1130","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mark? I need that file you took yesterday.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Janet. I left it at home. I'll bring it back in the morning.\n#Person1#: Mark, I told you yesterday afternoon that I would be using that file today.\n#Person2#: I know, Janet. I just walked out and forgot it completely. I'll go home and get it at noon, all right?","summary":"Janet's angry that Mark forgot the file. He'll go home and get it.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_1131","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's in the box?\n#Person2#: Sandy, I think we made a mistake. . .\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: It's a cute little teddy bear!\n#Person1#: How sweet! Maybe he was just a shy guy who had a crush on you!\n#Person2#: And look what we did to him! Hey. . . he left me his business card.\n#Person1#: Wow! Call him tonight! You guys will really have an interesting love story to tell everyone!","summary":"#Person1# thinks the guy has a crush on #Person2# and advises #Person2# to call him tonight.","topic":"love story"}
{"fname":"train_1132","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wonderland Travel, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm interested in your package tour to Paris. Could you tell me more about it?\n#Person1#: Certainly. The package includes air travel to and from Paris, accommodations, meals and transportation around the city.\n#Person2#: How long is the tour?\n#Person1#: It would be about a week.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# some information of the package tour to Paris.","topic":"package tour"}
{"fname":"train_1133","dialogue":"#Person1#: Looking through your C. V. , I see that you graduated from Oklahoma State University. Can you tell me what training you have had that would specifically relate to the cable television Industry?\n#Person2#: Well, I'Ve attended some conferences in this field. But the most relevant training I'Ve had was in computer design. I believe I could integrate that knowledge with my college degree to design\n#Person1#: I see. Did you have anything specific in mind?\n#Person2#: Well, I notice that you currently provide an on-screen TV Guide. At the moment, it just scrolls the names of the programs in a repeated loop. If you have many channels, you have to wait a long t\n#Person1#: That's impressive. How would you make that pay?\n#Person2#: Tie it in with the pay-per-view services, and perhaps it could be a money-maker.\n#Person1#: I see you have several good ideas. Now, I just have a few questions about your C. V. I notice that there is a five-year gap between your last job and now.\n#Person2#: Yes, I took a break from work during that time. I had a baby, and as she was born with a handicap, I decided to suspend my career. But I have continued to keep up with the Industry through con\n#Person1#: So, you're just starting back. Maybe you'd better tell me a little more about your experience.","summary":"#Person2# did computer design and recommends the pay-per-view services. #Person1# thinks #Person2# has mang good ideas but there's a five-year gap in the C.V. #Person2# explains #Person2# took care of #Person2#'s handicapped baby during that time.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1134","dialogue":"#Person1#: You heard who won the election, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I am so excited that Obama won.\n#Person1#: I'm so happy that he did.\n#Person2#: That man just made history.\n#Person1#: Did you vote for him?\n#Person2#: I sure did! What about you?\n#Person1#: Of course I did!\n#Person2#: I am still in shock to know that he was elected.\n#Person1#: I am, too!\n#Person2#: I pray that he actually makes things better in this country.\n#Person1#: I'm sure that he will.\n#Person2#: I know he will, too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both voted for Obama and are happy he won.","topic":"win the election"}
{"fname":"train_1135","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. May I have a bus map, please?\n#Person2#: You mean one for the city?\n#Person1#: Yes, within New York.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid we don't have any. If I were you, I'd try one of the newspaper stands.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# buy a bus map from the newspaper stand.","topic":"a bus map"}
{"fname":"train_1136","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me something about financial aid?\n#Person2#: What exactly?\n#Person1#: How to apply for it?\n#Person2#: In your first letter, that is, when you apply for admission, you should also tell them you need their financial aid.\n#Person1#: Then. . .\n#Person2#: If the aid is available, they will give you two or more application forms, One is for admission, the others are for the aid.\n#Person1#: What if not?\n#Person2#: They will tell you the aid is impossible.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# when #Person1# applies for admission, #Person1# should also tell them #Person1# needs financial aids.","topic":"financial aids"}
{"fname":"train_1137","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Ladies. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Can we have two a joining double room, sir?\n#Person1#: Have you made a reservation ladies?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not.\n#Person1#: One moment, please. I have to check if there are room available. I'm sorry ladies. We have only two double room available, but they are on different floors. Would you mind that?\n#Person2#: We prefer they are on same floor because we have a problem check late that night.\n#Person1#: May I suggest family sweet? You all just have a consolation.\n#Person2#: what's it like?\n#Person1#: It's a big room with a king - size double bed and two single beds. You'Ve get also an roller-wheels.\n#Person2#: That's great. How much is it?\n#Person1#: 2000 Hongkong dollars per night plus ten percent service charge and five percent government tax.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: But, ladies, the room's not yet ready. It will be delay about half an hour. Perhaps you can fill the registration form first. And rest at the lobby for a while. We'll let you know when the room ' s ready.\n#Person2#: Alright. thanks.\n#Person1#: Ladies, Hotel policy requires one nine of room charge as deposit.\n#Person2#: Do you take traveller's check?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do, Madam. Thank you, madam. Here's our welcome brochure with all of information of our facilities. My name is John. If you need any help do let me know. I'm at your service.","summary":"#Person2# wants a joining double room but #Person1# says it's unavailable and recommends a family suite. #Person2# agrees. #Person2#'ll wait for half an hour to check in and deposit one nine of room charge.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_1138","dialogue":"#Person1#: The job sounds great, but I'm a little worried about how much time it might take.\n#Person2#: It's pretty reasonable. It never took me more than five hours a week to do all the grading and then another thirty to forty minutes to record the grades on the computer.\n#Person1#: That sounds manageable. I guess you can do the work when it fits into your own schedule, too, can't you?\n#Person2#: Oh, yah, you can do the grading in your room or in the library. You just need to get each set back for the next class, but that means you always have at least two days and sometimes four.\n#Person1#: It sounds great.\n#Person2#: Good luck with your interview.","summary":"#Person2# spends a manageable amount of time on grading and has at least two days off a week. #Person1# thinks the job is great.","topic":"job description"}
{"fname":"train_1139","dialogue":"#Person1#: You don't look happy. What's up?\n#Person2#: It's the computer assignment. John and I teamed up to do the project together. But so far we've done only half it.\n#Person1#: Well, you'd better hurry up.\n#Person2#: I know. But actually, John is not doing anything. I don't know how to say it to him. He's having problems with his parents and has been quite upset these days.\n#Person1#: But it's supposed to be his work as much as yours. I suggest you talk to him. And let him know that he should share the work.\n#Person2#: Yes. I think I'll share the work.","summary":"#Person2# teamed up with John but John doesn't do anything because he's upset. #Person1# suggests talking to him and sharing the work.","topic":"teamwork"}
{"fname":"train_1140","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: I have a ticket to Seattle. How do I get there?\n#Person2#: I can't help you here. You have to go to the ticket counter. Follow this passage to the end, turn left and go three hundred yards. You'll see a sign that says, 'Check In'. Then look for the airline you want.\n#Person1#: Can you repeat that, please?\n#Person2#: Sure. Go down this hall till you come to the end. Go left till you see the big sign over- head that says' Check In'. There'll be lots of counters for the different airlines. You go to the one where you have your ticket.\n#Person1#: Go down this hall to the end. Then go left?\n#Person2#: That's right. Here, I'll draw you a map. Sometimes it's confusing.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to go down the hall and go left to the ticket counter. #Person1#'s confused so #Person2#'ll draw a map.","topic":"describe a route"}
{"fname":"train_1141","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim, thank goodness you've arrived. The class report started half an hour ago. And I was just beginning to worry.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry I'm late, Ellen. This morning has been a real mess. I didn't think I was going to make it here at all.\n#Person1#: Why are you late? Our whole report depends on those drawings you're holding.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. I'll tell you about it later. First, let's see how we're doing for time. Two groups are still ahead of us, aren't they? The re- port on the rights of the consumer and the analysis of the stock market. That means I've got about 20 minutes to warm up.\n#Person1#: You do look cold. What happened?\n#Person2#: I've been standing outside in cold temperatures for over an hour waiting for a bus.\n#Person1#: Over an hour? But I thought your apartment was only a ten-minute bus ride to campus.\n#Person2#: Under normal conditions, but the bus was delayed because of the weather. And when I stepped into a drugstore to call home for a ride, the bus went by. As luck would have it, there was no one home so I had to wait for another 45 minutes for the next bus.\n#Person1#: That's Murphy's law, isn't it? What was it said? 'If anything can go wrong, it will.' Well, we've still got 20 minutes to gather our wits together.\n#Person2#: We'd better stop talking. People are turning around and looking at us","summary":"#Person1# and Jim are going to make a class report but Jim's late because he missed the bus and waited for over an hour. They'll gather their wits for the report.","topic":"reasons for lateness"}
{"fname":"train_1142","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I am from STM. We are carrying out a survey on the traffic in our city. Do you mind if I ask you some questions?\n#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Good, thanks. What do you do, sir?\n#Person2#: I am a teacher. I teach children French.\n#Person1#: Great. Do you live far from the school? I mean, how do you usually go to work?\n#Person2#: Well, mostly by car. But once in a while, I prefer to ride my bike. You know, I live quite far from the school, about 20 miles. And I have to spend about an hour riding to school. But it only takes me less than a quarter of an hour to drive my car, unless the traffic is very bad.\n#Person1#: I see. Does this happen often? I mean the bad traffic.\n#Person2#: Yes, sure! I often get stuck on the way, and the problem's getting worse and worse.\n#Person1#: That's all of my questions. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2#'s a teacher and usually drives to work but #Person2# prefers to ride a bike. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# often gets stuck on the way.","topic":"survey on traffic"}
{"fname":"train_1143","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Roger? This is Ann.\n#Person2#: Hi, Ann. How have you been? And how's your new apartment working out?\n#Person1#: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to look for a new place.\n#Person2#: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.\n#Person1#: I do, but it's a little far from the campus. Do you think you could help?\n#Person2#: All right. So, what kind of place are you looking for?\n#Person1#: Well, I'd like to share an apartment with one or two roommates within walking distance of school.\n#Person2#: Okay, how much do you want to spend on rent?\n#Person1#: Oh, somewhere under $ 200 a month.\n#Person2#: Hmm. And anything else?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I need a parking space.\n#Person2#: Well, I know there's an apartment nearby. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.\n#Person1#: Hey, thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"Ann's living place is far from campus so she wants to find a new one near the campus under $200 a month. Roger knows an apartment and will drop by there.","topic":"a new apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1144","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark, how are you?\n#Person2#: Actually, I am really fed up, Linda. It's Jane.\n#Person1#: Jane? Who's Jane?\n#Person2#: Oh, nobody really. Just a most stunningly attractive girl in my year school.\n#Person1#: Oh, is that all? So what's the problem?\n#Person2#: Well, the thing is I just don't know how to make her notice me. Or ....\n#Person1#: Wait a minute. I've got a brilliant idea. Why don't you try talking to her?\n#Person2#: But I wouldn't know what to say. I ....\n#Person1#: Look. She is in your chemistry class, isn't she? You are good at chemistry. You could offer to help her with her chemistry homework. How about that?\n#Person2#: Not bad. Just one problem.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: She is better than me at chemistry.\n#Person1#: Ok, then. Well, there is that party at John's at Friday night. You could invite her.\n#Person2#: Just another small problem. John's her boyfriend.","summary":"Mark doesn't know how to make Jane notice him. Linda suggests him help her with chemistry and invites her to the party but Mark says she's better at chemistry and the party owner is Jane's boyfriend.","topic":"chase a girl"}
{"fname":"train_1145","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was almost fooled by a telephone call yesterday.\n#Person2#: What's it about?\n#Person1#: A week's vacation for two. But I realized it was a cheat when they told me to ring a special telephone number to claim the price.\n#Person2#: Well,those calls are charged at unbelievably high rates.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about a telephone scam.","topic":"phone scam"}
{"fname":"train_1146","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you go see the doctor about your cough?\n#Person2#: The doctor said if I keep smoking it will increase my chance of having a heart attack or lung disease. And I am thinking about quitting smoking as the problems seem to be quite serious.","summary":"#Person2#'s thinking about quitting smoking because of its harm to health.","topic":"doctor's advice"}
{"fname":"train_1147","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tom. I haven't seen you for some time. How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Oh! Not too bad. I have been busy writing an article.\n#Person1#: Really? Have you finished it?\n#Person2#: Yes. I finished it yesterday.\n#Person1#: Congratulations! Are you doing something this evening?\n#Person2#: No, nothing important. Why?\n#Person1#: Well, do you feel like going to a concert? I have two tickets.\n#Person2#: Oh. Good idea. I want to do something relaxing, and I like music very much.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll meet you at your house at seven. Is that OK?\n#Person2#: OK! See you at seven.\n#Person1#: All right. See you then.","summary":"Tom has finished an article and #Person1# invites him to a concert. Tom agrees.","topic":"concert invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1148","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're just left school, haven't you, Emily? \n#Person2#: Yes, I finished last Friday. \n#Person1#: You sound relieved. \n#Person2#: Well, yes. I don't mind admitting that I am. I enjoyed school, but I did object to having to go in every day once we've done all our exams. \n#Person1#: Well, what are you going to do now? Have you made any plans? \n#Person2#: Yes, I intend to go to university. That'll be in September. But it all depends on my A level results. \n#Person1#: You mean getting into university actually depends on your passing your A level subjects? \n#Person2#: Oh, yes. ","summary":"Emily's relieved to leave school and plans to go to university but it depends on her A level results.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_1149","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to go to the bank. \n#Person2#: But they are closed today. \n#Person1#: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it , some kind of holiday today? \n#Person2#: Have you already forgotten? What's the date todoay? \n#Person1#: Oh, it's the first of April, April fool's day \n#Person2#: You forgot all about it , didn't you? \n#Person1#: So I have, but I has reminded me at least one thing I need to remember. \n#Person2#: What's that? \n#Person1#: Tomorrow is my wife's birthday. \n#Person2#: Better not forget that, so kill you if you don't get her something. ","summary":"#Person1# needs to go the bank but #Person2# says the bank is closed. It turns out to be the April Fool's Day.","topic":"April Fool's Day"}
{"fname":"train_1150","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do? \n#Person2#: The system crashed when I was surfing on the internet. \n#Person1#: Did you go to any illegal website? \n#Person2#: No, But does that matter? \n#Person1#: Yes, your computer can be easily infected by virus if you do that. \n#Person2#: I see. I'd better never try. \n#Person1#: That's wise. \n#Person2#: Do you know what's wrong with my PC? \n#Person1#: One minute. Oh, yes, it was infected by a virus, and you had no antivirus software. \n#Person2#: Is anti-virus software necessary for a PC? \n#Person1#: Of course. You'd better learn something about it. \n#Person2#: I'm afraid yes. But what about the data I stored in the computer? \n#Person1#: Don't worry, it should have been protected automatically. And I take an anti-virus software with me. Do you want me to install it now? \n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'll really appreciate that. ","summary":"#Person2#'s computer system crashed and #Person1# finds it was infected by the virus. #Person1#'ll install anti-virus software for #Person2#.","topic":"computer virus"}
{"fname":"train_1151","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Sandy, what's new? Interested in a movie tonight? \n#Person2#: I wish I could, but I'm busy. I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight. \n#Person1#: Soup kitchen? Is that a new restaurant or something? \n#Person2#: Nah, it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat. \n#Person1#: How did you get involved in something like that? \n#Person2#: Well, the minister at my church told us about it, and it seemed interesting. I thought I'd try it once, and if I didn't like it I'd stop. \n#Person1#: So what do you do there? \n#Person2#: It's simple. All we do is prepare some food, usually sandwiches and some fruit, and give it out to them at the soup kitchen. \n#Person1#: Yeah, it sounds easy. How long does it take? \n#Person2#: Only about two hours, for a couple of days a month. Why don't you give it a try? \n#Person1#: I don't know. I mean, I like helping the community and all that, but I don't know if I have the time... ... \n#Person2#: Come on, it's easy, and it'll make you feel good. Why don't you come with me tonight? ","summary":"#Person1# invites Sandy to a movie but Sandy needs to prepare and deliver food for homeless people at a soup kitchen. Sandy invites #Person1# to come together but #Person1# hesitates.","topic":"evening plan"}
{"fname":"train_1152","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. you have reached the Furniture Warehouse. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. Yes, I need to schedule a delivery of a sofa next week. I ordered it online yesterday, but I won't be home this weekend to receive it.\n#Person1#: That's no problem, sir. What day next week would be best for you?\n#Person2#: How about Wednesday?\n#Person1#: OK, Wednesday. Wednesday is July twenty fifth, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, I believe so.\n#Person1#: Great. Our team can deliver the sofa sometime between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.\n#Person2#: Wow! Can you be more specific? I'm not going to be home all day, just in the morning.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. Well, I will make sure they arrive before noon.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# schedule a delivery of a sofa next Wednesday before noon.","topic":"delivery service"}
{"fname":"train_1153","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Linda, this is John. What are you doing tonight?\n#Person2#: Hi, John. Nothing much. It's Friday and I'm bored. I don't have any plans yet. What do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: How about going to the movies?\n#Person2#: Is there a good movie to see?\n#Person1#: Let me surf the Internet. Do you want to see a comedy or a drama?\n#Person2#: Nothing sad or depressing. I had a hard work week. I want to see something funny.\n#Person1#: I agree. Work was stressful for me, too. There aren't any new comedies right now. I only see dramas and horror movies.\n#Person2#: Hey, let's go to a comedy club. My favorite comedian is performing tonight at the local theater. It starts at 7:00 PM. Let's do dinner, too.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll meet you at your house at 5:00 PM.","summary":"John invites Linda to a movie and Linda wants to see something funny but there isn't any. They finally decide to go to a comedian club.","topic":"evening plan"}
{"fname":"train_1154","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jeannie, why have you come to school an hour early?\n#Person2#: I wanted to get a front row seat and review one more time before the test, because I failed a course last term. Why you here so early, Jack?\n#Person1#: I get out of my car here at this time everyday. You seem to be nervous about your lessons. Have you finished your review?\n#Person2#: I've only been studying night and day for the last week. If I don't get an A in this class, I won't get the support of my country. Why do you seem so calm?\n#Person1#: This class is really just a review for me. I've been learning it for 2 years.\n#Person2#: That's lucky for you.\n#Person1#: Jeannie, can you guess what the test will be like? Will it be difficult?\n#Person2#: I hope not, but I'm still worried about it.\n#Person1#: Well, cheer up. Hope for good luck.\n#Person2#: Thanks for wishing me luck. I'm going to need it.","summary":"Jeannie comes to school early because she wants to review for the test and is worried she wouldn't get the support of her country if she failed. #Person1# feels relaxed because #Person1# has learned for two years.","topic":"review"}
{"fname":"train_1155","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am having trouble with my job.\n#Person2#: What is the problem?\n#Person1#: I have been asked to work with five other people on a project, but no one is working together on it.\n#Person2#: So, your group is having a problem with teamwork?\n#Person1#: Yes, and I don't know what to do with it.\n#Person2#: When is your project due?\n#Person1#: We have to finish it until next week.\n#Person2#: Is there anyone who is in charge of the team?\n#Person1#: No, everyone is just doing their own separate work on it.\n#Person2#: If your group does not have a leader, you should step up and be the leader.\n#Person1#: How do I do that?\n#Person2#: You should call everyone together for a meeting, so they're all in one place.\n#Person1#: And then what should I do when I have them altogether?\n#Person2#: Let them know that this project is important, and so is working as a team to get it done.\n#Person1#: I will ask them what they have done so far.\n#Person2#: That is a good idea.","summary":"#Person1#'s team members don't work together and #Person2# advises #Person1# to be the leader and call everyone together to stress the importance of teamwork. #Person1#'ll try.","topic":"teamwork"}
{"fname":"train_1156","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's Saturday tomorrow, so what's your plan?\n#Person2#: I'm so exhausted this week. I'll stay at home and relax myself.\n#Person1#: You mean you'll get some sleep and watch several NBA games huh?\n#Person2#: Yes, especially the game of Cavaliers.\n#Person1#: Why do you love NBA games so much?\n#Person2#: NBA games are exciting, the outcome can be changed in only a few seconds. And there are fascinating skills, how about you? What will you do this weekend, go skating as usual?\n#Person1#: I'm worn out, too, and I'll stay in the dormitory and see some videos about skateboarding.\n#Person2#: How long have you been skateboarding? 3 years or 4 years? I don't remember it exactly.\n#Person1#: About 4 years, during those 4 years I watch videos about skateboarding and practice the skills once and once again, you may feel it boring and painful, but I take delight in it. Every advancing skills brings me a great sense of fulfillment, every time I jump into the sky, I feel I'm flying.\n#Person2#: Wow, amazing.","summary":"#Person2#'s exhausted so #Person2#'ll stay at home and watch NBA games because they're exciting. #Person1#'ll see some videos about skateboarding because skateboarding gives #Person1# fulfilment.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_1157","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there any special requirements on the project? And shall we talk around it in details?\n#Person2#: Yes, there're some samples in our office and you can take some to study it. Besides, you see, in recent years, we've visited a diversity of factory buildings all over the world and we hope that our building is the perfect match of advanced technology and attractiveness.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. We can improve our technology to meet your special need.\n#Person2#: And please let white color dominate.\n#Person1#: OK! I've noted it down. And any others?\n#Person2#: Oh! I've almost forgot the location was transferred to the A county in the east of the city.\n#Person1#: I'll tell them.\n#Person2#: Well, the most important thing is that our company demand the quality be exactly the same as the sample which you'll take from the office on the third floor.\n#Person1#: Please feel assured that we'll abide by our promise. And we'll do everything we can to ensure delivery.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. And I believe I'll have a good time working with you.\n#Person1#: I think so. Bye!\n#Person2#: Bye!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about some special requirements of a project. #Person2# wants their building to be white color dominated and be the perfect match of advanced technology and attractiveness. #Person2# requires the quality be exactly the same as their sample.","topic":"project"}
{"fname":"train_1158","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are we going to do? I can't get the car out of this ditch. I'm stuck!\n#Person2#: I'm worried, Tom. I haven't seen any other cars for almost an hour.\n#Person1#: I know. This is terrible. What can we do? This snow doesn't stop falling!\n#Person2#: I told you we should have stayed in town today.The weather report said 100 percent chance of snow.Why did you want to come up here?\n#Person1#: I wanted to show you the cabin. We only had another half-hour to go.\n#Person2#: Well, now we're stuck. What can we do?\n#Person1#: I don't know.\n#Person2#: I've heard that when this happens, it's important to save energy.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: We're stranded here, Tom. We may be here a long time.We need to conserve the gas in the car. The car's energy is what will keep us warm.\n#Person1#: I have plenty of gas.\n#Person2#: Yes, but the gas and the battery both have to stay working.We can't just let the car run and run.If we do, it will die soon. Then we'll freeze.\n#Person1#: So what can we do?\n#Person2#: Turn the lights off.Then, run the car and the heater only about fifteen minutes every hour.That will conserve the heat as long as possible.\n#Person1#: Alright. That's a good idea.\n#Person2#: I wish we hadn't come up here. Now we'll probably be here for days.\n#Person1#: Days?\n#Person2#: Yes, it happens.That is what happens in big snowstorms. People get stranded for days.\n#Person1#: Oh, my God! It's good we have food.\n#Person2#: Probably we'll survive.But turn the car off for about forty-five minutes. Then we'll turn it on again.","summary":"Tom wanted to show #Person2# a cabin, but their car got stuck in a ditch and they are stranded in the snowstorm. #Person2# suggests saving the car's energy to conserve the heat as long as possible so that they can survive.","topic":"snowstorm"}
{"fname":"train_1159","dialogue":"#Person1#: How would you describe your ideal job?\n#Person2#: I think the job should make use of the professional experience I have obtained, and offer me opportunity for advancement.\n#Person1#: Why do you think you might like to work for our company?\n#Person2#: I feel my background and experience are a good fit for this position and I am very interested.What ' s more, your company is outstanding in this field.\n#Person1#: What makes you think you would be a success in this position?\n#Person2#: My graduate school training combined with my experience as an intern should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.\n#Person1#: How do you know about this company?\n#Person2#: Your company is very reputed in this city. I heard much praise to your company.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s ideal job and explains why #Person2# might like to work for #Person1#'s company and how #Person2# knows the company. #Person2# thinks #Person2# qualifies for the position and will be successful.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1160","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Craftsman Company. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, good morning. This is Mr. Suzuki from Video TV. May I speak to Mr. Johnson?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Johnson is out at the moment. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: Uh, yes, okay. Tell him John Suzuki called. That's S-U-Z-U-K-I.\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: From Video TV.\n#Person1#: Yes, Video TV.\n#Person2#: Tell him I telephoned. I'd like to see him about the videotapes. Can he call me this afternoon?\n#Person1#: Yes, Of course. What's your telephone number?\n#Person2#: It's, area code 413, 447-9626.\n#Person1#: That is 413-447-9662?\n#Person2#: No, that's 447-9626.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry, 447-9626.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. Extension 162.\n#Person1#: Extension 162. Okay, Mr. Suzuki. I'll give him the message.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye.\n#Person1#: Good-bye.","summary":"Mr. Suzuki calls to see Mr. Johnson about some videotapes but Mr. Johnson is out. #Person1# will tell Mr. Johnson about the call.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1161","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a book about law.\n#Person1#: Would you tell me the name of the book and the author?\n#Person2#: Uh, the Origin of Law. And it's written by Professor Felix of Harvard.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. It's out of stock now. Could you come by again next week?\n#Person2#: Next week? It is too late. I need it urgently.\n#Person1#: Well, then, is it convenient to leave your phone number so that I can inform you as soon as we restock it?\n#Person2#: No, thanks any way.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"The book #Person2# urgently needs is out of stock. #Person1# will inform #Person2# as soon as it is restocked.","topic":"buy a book"}
{"fname":"train_1162","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, what's the expense of moving house?\n#Person2#: About 3 000 dollars.\n#Person1#: It costs a lot of money. Hospital bills had already made deep in-roads into our savings. Do you think the rest of your salary will be enough to cover our daily expenses?\n#Person2#: I am afraid not, darling. Our expenses are mounting.\n#Person1#: We have to cut back on our shopping from now on.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Maybe I can find a part-time job to increase my income.\n#Person1#: I hope so.","summary":"#Person1# and Steven talk about their mounting expenses. Steve probably will find a part-time job to increase income.","topic":"daily expenses"}
{"fname":"train_1163","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think you should look over these figures again. There are some calculations that are a bit off.\n#Person2#: I apologize. This should not have to be this way.\n#Person1#: Apology is accepted. Try to do better next time.\n#Person2#: Of course, I should have been more careful. I'm sorry.","summary":"#Person2# apologizes to #Person1# for some miscalculations.","topic":"wrong calculation"}
{"fname":"train_1164","dialogue":"#Person1#: Aren't you interested in watching the Olympics? There have been some excellent performances by athletes from all over the world.\n#Person2#: I just don't find it very interesting.\n#Person1#: I think it's wonderful to see people from all over the world taking part in such a great event.\n#Person2#: I think that for a lot of people, it's just a way to try and show their country is better than other countries.\n#Person1#: I think the Olympics help to promote world peace.\n#Person2#: I'm not sure about that. We still have many wars in the world. I think that the idea behind the Olympics is a good one, but the reality is that during the Olympics countries compete. There's no real spirit of cooperation and people are usually not very friendly to each other.\n#Person1#: You are so pessimistic! The Olympics is a great opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their speed, skill, agility and strength. Most people hope to see someone from their country win, but I think that they are just happy to see good performances by any athlete.\n#Person2#: Well. I think that the most amazing performances are by athletes who participate in the Paralympics.\n#Person1#: Now there we are in agreement!","summary":"#Person1# thinks the Olympics help to promote world peace while #Person2# thinks there's no cooperation but competition behind the Olympics. However, they both agree that the Paralympics is amazing.","topic":"Olympics and Paralympics"}
{"fname":"train_1165","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do in your spare time?\n#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like almost all kinds of sports and I also like to listen to classical music.\n#Person1#: What kinds of sports do you like?\n#Person2#: I like playing basketball. Basketball is a very exciting game because it keeps you alert and I also enjoy the team spirit of basketball.\n#Person1#: Who is your favorite author?\n#Person2#: I like the novels of Dickens very much. I've read almost all of them in Chinese translation.\n#Person1#: Are you a music lover?\n#Person2#: Yes, I like listening to Beethoven's works.\n#Person1#: What kinds of films do you enjoy?\n#Person2#: I like all kinds as long as they are exciting.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s hobbies, including #Person2#'s favorite sports, favorite author, favorite music, and favorite films.","topic":"hobby"}
{"fname":"train_1166","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the news on our website? How effective do you think it is from a marketing standpoint?\n#Person2#: We've been able to survey and track some of the information of our website users through some cookie technology, and it's surprising to see the results.\n#Person1#: What kinds of hits are we getting on our company's website?\n#Person2#: From the numbers, it seems nearly half of the visitors who stumble onto our page pick up the link not from network browsers or search engines, but from our circular insert. That means our consumers are purposefully and actively seeking information about our products and services through the web format. Based on these findings, I am completely convinced the internet is the marketing power of the future!\n#Person1#: You really think that many people turn to the internet to find product information. What about the old standbys of word mouth and print media?\n#Person2#: Well, these mediums are still important. . . they aren't a thing of the past. . . But I think they might be less important now than in the past. The technology age has arrived!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# their consumers are purposefully and actively seeking information about their products and services online. #Person2# is convinced that the internet is the marketing power of the future.","topic":"marketing"}
{"fname":"train_1167","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Bobby. What's going on?\n#Person2#: Just taking a smoke break.\n#Person1#: I forgot my cigarette today. Do you have another one?\n#Person2#: Sure. Here you go.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: I didn't know you smoked.\n#Person1#: Really? I've been smoking for over a year now.\n#Person2#: Oh. You're new to smoking still. I've been smoking for 7 years.\n#Person1#: You ever tried to quit?\n#Person2#: Many times. I'm really addicted. It's harder to stop than you think.\n#Person1#: Yeah. I tried to quit last month, and I thought it was going to be easy, but it turns out that I'm still smoking.\n#Person2#: I highly recommend you quit soon. The longer you smoke, the harder it becomes to quit.\n#Person1#: I think you're right. Aright. Gotta go to class. Thanks for the cigarette. I'll talk to you later.\n#Person2#: No problem. I'll talk to you later.","summary":"Bobby, a 7-year smoker, gives #Person1#, a new smoker, a cigarette, and advises #Person1# to quit smoking as soon as possible.","topic":"smoke"}
{"fname":"train_1168","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to drink some coffee?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I have some trouble with my heart, my doctor recommend I to drink less.\n#Person1#: Would you like to try some watermelon juice? It tastes good.\n#Person2#: All right","summary":"#Person2#'s doctor told #Person2# to drink less coffee, so #Person1# recommends watermelon juice.","topic":"drinks"}
{"fname":"train_1169","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Celia! How was your trip to the United States?\n#Person2#: It was terrific. I really enjoyed it.\n#Person1#: Great. How long were you away?\n#Person2#: I was there for about three weeks.\n#Person1#: That's a long time! Was the weather OK?\n#Person2#: Yes, most of the time. But it snowed a lot in Chicago.\n#Person1#: So, what was the best thing about your trip?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's difficult to say. But I guess I liked Nashville the best.","summary":"Celia thinks her trip to the US was terrific. #Person1# asks about the details.","topic":"trip"}
{"fname":"train_1170","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have we handed out all the water?\n#Person2#: Yes. So what else to do now?\n#Person1#: Nothing. The teacher said the only thing left was to get back all the disposable cups later.\n#Person2#: I see. How do you like the game?\n#Person1#: Terrific. There is one girl said, It is the best game I've ever watched.\n#Person2#: Who do you think do better?\n#Person1#: Clive was really outstanding. Not only he put on a big show himself, but also he inspired the whole team.\n#Person2#: Exactly. He is unbelievable.\n#Person1#: On the other hand, I think the other team won everyone's respect. The leader said they could have crumpled at the beginning, but they just carried on and never lost their cool.\n#Person2#: They were really tough.\n#Person1#: The thing I like most about them is that they did not play with a heavy heart even though at that time the odds seemed to be against them.\n#Person2#: I can't agree more. Okay, time is up. Let's do the last thing.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the game was terrific and speaks highly of Clive and the other team. #Person2# agrees. They have handed out all the water and will get back the disposable cups.","topic":"game"}
{"fname":"train_1171","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have mild wines and strong liquors. Which kind do you prefer?\n#Person2#: I've no idea. I'd like to listen to your suggestion.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Actually, it's really hard to say as individual tastes are different. As for myself, I'd like to recommend gin and tonic.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll try gin and tonic.","summary":"#Person1# recommends gin and tonic to #Person2#. #Person2#'ll try them.","topic":"gin and tonic"}
{"fname":"train_1172","dialogue":"#Person1#: hi, betty!\n#Person2#: hi, Andy, how are you finding your new job?\n#Person1#: pretty good. My colleagues seem alright. So far everything is great.\n#Person2#: that's nice. What do they have you doing over there?\n#Person1#: well, I work in the marketing department. The corporate culture is totally different from my last employer. Before, when I was assigned a task, I was totally on my own but here most of the work is don\n#Person2#: that's really good. It's very important to feel like you are part of the team at work.\n#Person1#: indeed. Team work is highly valued in this new company. I like our boss too. He is easy to get along with treats everybody with respect and appreciation. He's highly respected by all his employees.\n#Person2#: that's great, that's good for a positive work environment and helps motivate employees. I wish my boss was like that.\n#Person1#: true, take my former supervisor as an example. He was extremely controlling and overbearing. He always had to micromanage everything.\n#Person2#: well, now you don't have to worry about that. This new place sounds really good.\n#Person1#: yeah it is.","summary":"Betty asks Andy about his new job in the market department. Andy thinks it's pretty good because he feels he is a part of the team at work and he likes his new boss.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_1173","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our shop. It seems you are interested in this dress.\n#Person2#: Yes. But I am afraid it is too thick to wear in summer.\n#Person1#: That's no problem. It is made of linen, so you won't feel hot in it. I can assure you it is of superior quality. What is more, it is very popular with young women.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: 88 Yuan.\n#Person2#: OK, that is reasonable. I will take it.","summary":"#Person2# spends 88 yuan buying a linen dress in #Person1#'s shop.","topic":"dress"}
{"fname":"train_1174","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, there. I'd like to know about Clean Collection. My company in the US is going to send me a cheque. It's for my wages, but I'm not too sure about how to cash it here.\n#Person1#: Right. If the cheque is coming from the US, into a local currency account it will take 7 working days to clear.\n#Person2#: Is there any way we can speed it up?\n#Person1#: There is, actually. If you can get your company to apply for a cheque from a bank in Shanghai, that'll speed things up no end.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# it will take 7 working days to cash a cheque from the US, and it can be accelerated by applying for a check from a bank in Shanghai.","topic":"cash a check"}
{"fname":"train_1175","dialogue":"#Person1#: Since China was open to the outside world, its trade forms have become much more flexible. One of these commonly used forms is co-production. Would you please do a bit explanation of it, Mr. Walker?\n#Person2#: Well, under this arrangement two parties cooperate to manufacture a product or a category of products, for example, machine tools for export. Each party produces and supplies a part of the components and parts ; one party is a Chinese enterprise, the other, an overseas firm. Most probably, the foreign counterpart contributes technology and equipment, and sometimes, parts and components, while the Chinese enterprises factory building, labor and other resources to the cooperative production. They join hands and fulfill orders together by an agreement or a contract.\n#Person1#: I suppose that the assembling of these components and parts, particularly the marketing of the finished products should take place in China.\n#Person2#: Not necessarily. It depends on the contract stipulations. They may be marketed in the foreign country where the other party is located, or even in a third country.\n#Person1#: I think the principle of co-production is to expand export trade. It's a reciprocal business, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. Either party is not well-equipped to produce the final products single-handedly, but they can enter into an agreement. In such case, each side contributes different resources to make the manufacture of a certain product or a category of products possible.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mr. Walker to explain co-production, a commonly used trade form. Mr. Walker explains how it works and where it happens. #Person1# understands it as a reciprocal business.","topic":"co-production"}
{"fname":"train_1176","dialogue":"#Person1#: Besides salary what kind of allowance can I expect?\n#Person2#: We have a kind of floating bonus on a yearly basis.\n#Person1#: Can you elaborate it more concretely?\n#Person2#: Yes. Floating bonus is the kind of bonus that is indeterminate in amount, such as quarterly bonus, bonus at the end of the year.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to elaborate on the floating bonus.","topic":"floating bonus"}
{"fname":"train_1177","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor, excuse me, but I need to leave early.\n#Person2#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person1#: I am not feeling well.\n#Person2#: What is bothering you?\n#Person1#: I think I am beginning to have an asthma attack.\n#Person2#: Would you like someone to walk you over to the Student Health Center?\n#Person1#: No, I think that I should just go home because I have some medicine there.\n#Person2#: Do you need a ride home?\n#Person1#: I live in the dorms across the street, so I'll be OK.\n#Person2#: OK, then, hope you feel better soon. Check your e-mail for missed assignments.","summary":"#Person1# wants to leave early because #Person1# has an asthma attack. #Person2# agrees and reminds #Person1# of checking the email for missed assignments.","topic":"asthma attack"}
{"fname":"train_1178","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to watch the Indy Five Hundred on TV this weekend?\n#Person2#: I'm not really into race car driving.\n#Person1#: You were when we were in high school. That, and baseball.\n#Person2#: Yeah, well, times change. Look at you! You're a father of three kids now. You can't say that you haven't changed any.\n#Person1#: True, but I still have to watch my baseball. The season's in full swing now.\n#Person2#: I mean, I know spring training's over, but I'm just not into all that.\n#Person1#: Hello? Is the real Taylor in there?","summary":"#Person1# is surprised at Taylor whose hobbies have changed a lot since high school.","topic":"change"}
{"fname":"train_1179","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to buy one round trip plane ticket to Hong Kong, please.\n#Person2#: For what days, madam?\n#Person1#: Leaving on September 5th and returning to New York City on October 9th.\n#Person2#: Do you prefer an aisle or a window seat?\n#Person1#: I prefer to sit next to a window.\n#Person2#: How would like to pay?\n#Person1#: I have a Master Card.\n#Person2#: I have booked you for one window seat on American airline flight No. 409. Have a good trip!","summary":"#Person2# books a round trip plane ticket to Hong Kong for #Person1#.","topic":"book a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_1180","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you? Miss!\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to look at lipstick and eye shadow.\n#Person1#: What color set do you prefer?\n#Person2#: Well, brown.\n#Person1#: We have a beautiful selection of eye shadows this fall. Look at the colors. Aren't they beautiful?\n#Person2#: But they're purple. I prefer a brown set.\n#Person1#: If you insist, I can show you the brown sets. I'll have to warn you that they're very ordinary, though.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not so sure. Most of my make-up is brown.\n#Person1#: Why don't you wear purple eye shadow for a change? We also have lipstick to go with it.\n#Person2#: Can I try it?\n#Person1#: Sure. Are you wearing any make-up?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Have a seat, please. Now, here is the mirror. How do you like it?\n#Person2#: Not bad. Actually, it makes me look younger. I like it.\n#Person1#: Try the lipstick as well. See, how fresh and charming you look.\n#Person2#: You're right. I'll take them all.","summary":"#Person2# prefers a brown set of eye shadows but #Person1# recommends a purple one. #Person2# buys the purple set and lipstick after trying them.","topic":"cosmetics"}
{"fname":"train_1181","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's Mrs. Bardot, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. But I'm afraid we haven't met before.\n#Person1#: I'm Greg Wu, Head of Consultancy. I see that you'd like a credit check done for your company. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Hello Greg. Yes, that's correct. You see, we have just acquired a new partner, the transaction is huge. It's to be signed next month, and we would really like to have some clearer information about them.\n#Person1#: I see. So, it's not for your company, it's for the prospective partner?\n#Person2#: That's right. I feel it's always better to go in with both eyes open, if you know what I mean.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more. If you have the company details with you I can get on with that right away. Is there anything else that you need from us today?\n#Person2#: The lady at the desk, Shelly I think, told me you offer many other consultancy services.\n#Person1#: We do indeed. Such as making trade investments, financial consultancy, and of course the service you requested.\n#Person2#: That's good to know. Thanks for your help today, I'll leave you with the details and you can get started.","summary":"Mrs. Bardot needs to get a credit check for the prospective partner. Greg Wu, from a consultancy company, asks for the company details. Mrs. Bardot is also interested in other consultancy services.","topic":"credit check"}
{"fname":"train_1182","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. Are you Mr. Jim Stewart from the States?\n#Person2#: Ah, yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: Glad to meet you, Mr. Stewart. I'm the guide from Pacific Tour Agency. My name is Zhang Hua.\n#Person2#: Hello, I was just looking for the guide.\n#Person1#: I'm always at your service, sir. By the way, did you have a pleasant trip?\n#Person2#: Not bad. But I've made too many flights these days. I could hardly remember how many take-offs and landings I've been through these three days. I think we all feel a bit tired.\n#Person1#: Well, shall we go to the hotel right now? I've already made a reservation for you.\n#Person2#: Wonderful. I'm eager to take a sauna as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: So we must get you to the hotel as soon as possible. I hope to see you refreshed and revitalized tomorrow morning, as we are going to visit the Great Wall.\n#Person2#: I am sure we will. Actually, we are looking forward to seeing the great wonder.\n#Person1#: Come this way, please. The coach is waiting outside.\n#Person2#: Fine, let's go.","summary":"Zhang Hua will get Jim Stewart to the hotel to have a rest after too many flights. They are going to visit the Great Wall tomorrow.","topic":"meet at airport"}
{"fname":"train_1183","dialogue":"#Person1#: The portions here are man sized. We usually end up taking half of the meal home with us.\n#Person2#: Everything looks so good. Is there anything in particular that you recommend?\n#Person1#: Hey, sis. You know me, if I don't like everything on the menu, I don't go back to the restaurant!\n#Person2#: So you're saying I can't go wrong with anything I order? In that case. . .\n#Person1#: Wait, you love salmon, don't you? They have the best salmon pasta.\n#Person2#: That sounds really good! Does it come with a soup?\n#Person1#: Soup and bread and salad bar! I'm telling you, these people know how to keep you coming back!\n#Person2#: I see what you mean!","summary":"#Person1# likes everything on the menu of a restaurant and recommends salmon pasta with soup, bread, and salad bar to #Person2#.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_1184","dialogue":"#Person1#: Didn't you write a paper about Albert Kahn last semester?\n#Person2#: Yes, for my history of architecture class.\n#Person1#: Oh, I am taking it now and I have to do some research on industrial architecture. I need to read up on Kahn's factories. So I would like to see what you wrote about them.\n#Person2#: I don't think my paper will help; I focus on his classical design like Clements library and office buildings, but you are interested in the modern building he is famous for.\n#Person1#: Yes he is best known for his factory, especially the auto plants in Detroit. He made a breakthrough in industrial design. You know before his time, factories were so cmp3ped and inefficient but his factory provide enough light and air and open space. So the cars could be assembled in one huge plant.\n#Person2#: I remember reading that previously, factories had wooden frame and the heavy machinery made the buildings vibrate and there were fire hazards too. But when Kahn started to design auto plants around the turn of the century, reinforced concrete had just been invented. Talk about the breakthrough, not only were the buildings sturdy and fireproof but they were cheap to put up too!\n#Person1#: You seem to know a lot of about his industrial career.\n#Person2#: Actually even though I wrote about his other works, I did a lot of background reading. Let me see if I can dig up that paper for you. There were some books of articles included in my bibliography that you might want to look up at the library.","summary":"#Person1# wants to see #Person2#'s paper about Albert Kahn. #Person2# doesn't think #Person2#'s paper will help because it has a different focus from #Person1#'s paper but then changes #Person2#'s mind because the bibliography may be useful to #Person1#.","topic":"paper"}
{"fname":"train_1185","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Sir. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I wonder if you could tell me some information about active holidays.\n#Person1#: Active holidays, Sir? Can you tell me exactly what you mean, please?\n#Person2#: Well, you see, when I go on a holiday, I like to get plenty of exercise. I don't like staying around and doing nothing. I gut enough of that in my office. What I mean to say is I'm the sort of man who enjoys swimming, water skiing, that sort of thing. I like anything to do with water and I don't mind roughing it. I've always been used to looking after myself. When I was in the army, I used to get up at five every morning just to see the sunrise.\n#Person1#: Yes, Sir, very interesting. Um... active holidays, let me see. Oh, yes, what about skin diving, Sir? We can offer you a fortnight off the coast of Cornwall, all--including one week skin diving and one week shark-fishing with the local fishermen. It's a very good bargain.\n#Person2#: Shark-fishing? I don't think I fancy shark-fishing. Is there any chance of getting a bit of sailing in that part of Cornwall?\n#Person1#: We don't do any sailing holidays, Sir. They are mostly organized by the sailing schools. But rowing, canoeing, yes. Are you fond of rowing, Sir?\n#Person2#: Well, I did a lot of rowing when I was at university, but I'm a bit out of practice these days. I don't think I've handled a pair of oars since I went boating on the Thames ten years ago. No, I don't think I'd like to spend my holiday rowing.\n#Person1#: Try looking through some of these brochures, Sir, and see if there's anything that attracts you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to have an active holiday and explains that he wants to get plenty of exercises. #Person1# recommends some activities but #Person2# isn't interested. #Person1# gives #Person2# some brochures to see if there's anything attractive.","topic":"active holiday"}
{"fname":"train_1186","dialogue":"#Person1#: Operator, connect me with the cashier please. Miss, I want to check out. Will you please have the bill ready for me? I'll come down in a few minutes.\n#Person2#: OK. Sir, I'll bill you right away.\n#Person1#: Operator, sorry to bother you again. Will you please send me a porter to carry my luggage downstairs?","summary":"#Person1# will check out and needs a porter to carry luggage.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_1187","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. What's this on Facebook? It says ... Are you getting married?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Didn't you know that?\n#Person1#: No. Why didn't you tell me about it? It says you're getting married next week.\n#Person2#: Yeah, and I'm bringing her over to mom's house tomorrow. You'll love Jasmine.\n#Person1#: Jasmine?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Here's her picture on Facebook.\n#Person1#: Oh. Wow.\n#Person2#: What? What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Dad is not going to be impressed.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: She's got, like a lot her tattoos and a nose ring, and uh, I'm sorry. The family is going to be really surprised.\n#Person2#: Ah, she's so, well, so sensitive and caring.\n#Person1#: Um, well .... \n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Have ... have you taken any marriage prep classes?\n#Person2#: Ah, who needs that anyway? I know all about women.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Right, like .... What have you had? Like ten girlfriends in the last six months?\n#Person2#: Well, that's different!\n#Person1#: Uh, listen. Obviously, you need to improve your communication skills, and the best thing at this point .... if you're really set on marrying Jamie...\n#Person2#: Jasmine ...\n#Person1#: Okay, I'm sorry, Jasmine, anyway, um, you really should take a marriage prep class.\n#Person2#: What? What you are talking about? I know all about love and romance.\n#Person1#: Uh. Right ....\n#Person2#: What? What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Look. Okay. It's more than that. What do you know about, say, personal finance?\n#Person2#: Well, you know ...\n#Person1#:  I mean, how are you going to manage your money together? Are you going to have a joint bank account? Whose salary is going to pay the bills?\n#Person2#: Ah, no problem. No problem. We have that figured out. My paycheck is going to be automatically transfered to her overseas bank account.\n#Person1#: Oh. \n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Uh, where exactly is this account? What's the name of the bank?\n#Person2#: Ah, I don't know. Jasmine's going to take care of that.\n#Person1#: Oh, boy. Right. Um, well, what about children? Are you guys going to have any kids?\n#Person2#: Well, I want a large family, so eight kids would be just about right.\n#Person1#: Wow! What does Jasmine say about that?\n#Person2#: Ah, well, she doesn't want any kids, but I'll change her mind once we get married.\n#Person1#: Right. \n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: Okay, what about housework? How are you going to handle that?\n#Person2#: Well, Jasmine won't mind doing it.\n#Person1#: Did she said that?\n#Person2#: Well, not exactly. We've been just so busy planning out our honeymoon, that we just haven't worked out, you know, these small details.\n#Person1#: Great! You know what? By the time you learn her last name, I think things are going to be over between the two of you.\n#Person2#: No, you just want and see.","summary":"#Person2# is going to marry Jasmine but #Person1# hasn't heard about that. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take marriage prep classes and finds that #Person2# hasn't really figured out how to manage the money, how many children to have, and how to handle the housework with Jasmine and thinks their marriage will not succeed, but #Person2# is confident about himself and the marriage.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_1188","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Nice to see you again!\n#Person2#: Hi! I haven't seen you for quite a long time. What are you doing these days?\n#Person1#: I'm taking a country music course.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? How interesting! What are you learning from the course?\n#Person1#: A lot of things, you know, such as the history of country music, singing, and how to play a guitar.\n#Person2#: That's great. Well, talking about country music reminds me of a famous singer, John Denver. Have you ever heard of him?\n#Person1#: Sure. His song 'Country reads take me home' is popular both in the USA and in China.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's true. Did you hear the had news about him?\n#Person1#: what was it?\n#Person2#: He had an accident while flying his plane alone, and he was killed.\n#Person1#: That's a big loss for country music.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is taking a country music course. They then talk about a famous singer and his flying accident.","topic":"country music"}
{"fname":"train_1189","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, madam, the first and the most important thing I have to tell you is that there is really nothing seriously wrong with you, physically that is. The analyst's report shows that basically you are very fit.\n#Person2#: So, why is it that I'm always so nervous... tense... ready to jump on anybody-my husband, children, and colleagues?\n#Person1#: I think your condition has a lot to do with your habits.\n#Person2#: Habits?\n#Person1#: Yes... now tell me, madam, you smoke, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid I do, doctor.\n#Person1#: And, very heavily, I imagine.\n#Person2#: Yes, quite heavily.\n#Person1#: What do you eat normally?\n#Person2#: I'm a good eater. Yes, I'd say I'm a good eater. But usually, I don't eat breakfast.\n#Person1#: That's bad for your health. I think you should get up early and have breakfast. And, another question, do you get up early?\n#Person2#: No, I usually get up at 9:00 a. m. I get up late because I go to bed too late. I stay up late watching TV till the midnight.\n#Person1#: What sport do you usually do?\n#Person2#: I don't like sports. But sometimes I play cards with some friends, that may be my sport.\n#Person1#: I think, madam, for your health, you'd better change your way of life.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that she is physically fit and her conditions have a lot to do with her habits, like smoking heavily, eating no breakfast, staying up late, etc. #Person1# suggests that she should change her way of life.","topic":"way of life"}
{"fname":"train_1190","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come to my office, Billy. Look at your messy hair. This is the third time you have been late for class within this week. And every time you went in, you disturbed the teacher's class.\n#Person2#: Sorry, Miss. I didn't mean to do that, but it was my alarm clock that didn't wake me up.\n#Person1#: That is not a proper excuse. You could set it ahead of the exact time so that you could have got up earlier and not have been late.\n#Person2#: I did that, but it seemed useless when I found the batteries had run out after I woke up this morning. I rushed to school and luckily, my neighbour Mr. Green gave me a hand and took me to school with his car.\n#Person1#: So you could have made it. But you were still late for class.\n#Person2#: The thing is, when I got off, I found I had left my bag in his car. And it was too late to get it back when I realized that. I went straight to the nearest shop and gave him a call. I waited for five minutes before Mr. Green drove back.\n#Person1#: Finally, he gave you your bag and you came to the classroom and you were already 15 minutes late for class at that time. Is that all?\n#Person2#: Miss, you seem to know the entire story. May I go back to class now? Otherwise I will be late for the following class.","summary":"Billy explains why he was late for class to #Person1#. His alarm clock didn't work this morning. His neighbor gave him a ride but he left his bag in the car, so he went to the nearest shop to call his neighbor and waited for the bag.","topic":"late for class"}
{"fname":"train_1191","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sometimes I think television is too biased. None of them are completely objective. \n#Person2#: That's unavoidable, but think, How wuuld you keep up to date without television? \n#Person1#: Newspapers or the radio I guess. I just wish TV was more objective. \n#Person2#: Look, you can still learn a lot from watching television, you just need to be smart when you're watching. Filter the information and decide if you believe what you are hearing or not. \n#Person1#: The internet's a lot worse. \n#Person2#: Really? Why? \n#Person1#: There's no one moderating it. Anyone around the world can put information onto the net for anyone else to see. The information on the internet is mostly unsubstantiated and you can never know who has written it, or why. A lot of people get conned online. \n#Person2#: Again, you need to think carefully. If you don't trust others online, have nothing to do with them. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks television is too biased and the internet is even worse. #Person2# thinks #Person1# needs to filter the information.","topic":"filter the information"}
{"fname":"train_1192","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard the big news? \n#Person2#: What big news? \n#Person1#: Olivia and Nicholas are engaged! He proposed to her last night at a fancy restaurant. \n#Person2#: I didn't even know they were dating! . \n#Person1#: After Nicholas' ex-girlfriend cheated on him, they realized that they had a great friendship and that maybe they were meant to be with each other. \n#Person2#: They really are perfect for each other. I can't think of a better-matched couple than them! \n#Person1#: I heard that they are planning to have an extravagant wedding ceremony in a church with a reception in an expensive restaurant on the lake. \n#Person2#: Have they asked anyone to be in the wedding party yet? \n#Person1#: I think Nicholas asked Jack to be his best man and Olivia asked Kaitlyn to be her maid of honour. They both have big families, so their siblings will be the bridesmaids and groomsmen. \n#Person2#: It sounds like they've done a lot of planning in a very short time. Have they decided where they are going to go for their honeymoon? \n#Person1#: I haven't heard where they will go yet, but I bet you they will go to a beach somewhere; you know how they both love surfing. \n#Person2#: You know, most people find it difficult to find their soul mate, but they've made it seem extremely easy! ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Olivia and Nicholas are engaged. #Person2# thinks they are a perfect match. They talk about the couple's plans for the wedding ceremony and the honeymoon.","topic":"engage"}
{"fname":"train_1193","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't be too sad. If you really think that you have no feeling with him, then, in my opinion, getting divorced maybe is the best way to solve the problem. \n#Person2#: I know clearly at the bottom of my heart. I just can't set my mind at rest because of the child. She's little. She cannot understand us and accept such truth. \n#Person1#: Yeah, child is the matter. Don't tell Jenny the truth, only tell her the white lie. When she grows up, you find the suitable opportunity to tell her. \n#Person2#: I see. OK. ","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# get divorced if #Person2# has no feeling with a man and tell their daughter the white lie.","topic":"divorce"}
{"fname":"train_1194","dialogue":"#Person1#: I will take the coat. Do you receive checks? \n#Person2#: Yes, of course. \n#Person1#: Here you are. Please give me a receipt. \n#Person2#: Sorry, sir, you have to pay in the check-out counter. It's there. \n#Person1#: OK, please wrap it for me first. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to pay for a coat by check at the check-out counter.","topic":"pay by check"}
{"fname":"train_1195","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dalian is a beautiful city. Do you agree? \n#Person2#: I suppose I do. \n#Person1#: The climate here is pleasant. \n#Person2#: You said it. \n#Person1#: This city is really comfortable to live in. \n#Person2#: It sure is. \n#Person1#: No other city can match it. It's heaven. \n#Person2#: Well, if you live in other cities as long as enough, you will love them just as much. \n#Person1#: Maybe. \n#Person2#: That's for sure. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1# loves Dalian because #Person1# has lived there long enough.","topic":"beautiful city"}
{"fname":"train_1196","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me,I'd like to buy a guitar.Could you recommend one? \n#Person2#: Sure.Do you want an acoustic one or an electric one? \n#Person1#: An acoustic one. \n#Person2#: Are you looking to get a steel-string or a classical? \n#Person1#: What's the difference? \n#Person2#: Well,a classical guitar has nylon strings and its neck is bigger than a steel-string guitar's.It's best suited for finger picking .A steel-string is best for playing chords. \n#Person1#: I'm mainly interested in learning to play rhythm guitar. \n#Person2#: In that case,I'd suggest a steel-string guitar.The best one we have is the Ovation. \n#Person1#: This one's a little too expensive for me.I'd prefer something cheaper for now.When I've learned to play ,I might get a better one. \n#Person2#: In that case,how about this one?It's inexpensive but it's still well made and easy to play. \n#Person1#: Hmm.All right,I'll take it,and this book on how to play the guitar as well. \n#Person2#: You should also get a couple of guitar picks. \n#Person1#: Oh,right.Thanks for your help. \n#Person2#: Don't mention it. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy an inexpensive acoustic guitar to play rhythm guitar. #Person2# recommends a steel-string guitar. #Person1# will take it, together with a book and guitar picks.","topic":"buy a guitar"}
{"fname":"train_1197","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Bill. Nice to see you again. I heard you went into hospital for a few days. I hope everything is OK.\n#Person2#: Yes, fine. I was really nervous just before I had the operation, but strangely enough, the operation was over when I woke up.\n#Person1#: It must have really hurt afterward.\n#Person2#: Well, the nurse gave me plenty of pain killers, but it did feel uncomfortable. I wasn't permitted to eat anything for 48 hours. That was the worst thing.\n#Person1#: I bet you are ready for a nice big steak when you got out of hospital.\n#Person2#: I certainly was. However, the doctor gave me a list of food I couldn't eat for another 72 hours. And steak was on the list.\n#Person1#: Did they take good care of you in the hospital?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. The nurses were very kind. Though they were strict about what I could drink, in the end, I just drank water and nothing else. How I wish to drink some beer now!","summary":"#Person1# asks about Bill's operation. Bill did feel uncomfortable after it. He got many restrictions on eating and drinking but the nurses took good care of him.","topic":"operation"}
{"fname":"train_1198","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mary, you are in Boston, too. I remember you are admitted to Washington University. And are you meeting someone at the airport?\n#Person2#: Glad to meet you here, Bob. I am meeting my parents. You are paying a visit to your grandparents?\n#Person1#: Right, have you graduated from the university?\n#Person2#: No, I will graduate next year. My sister Carol will get married this weekend, so I come here to attend her wedding.\n#Person1#: How time flies! I haven't seen her for years.","summary":"Bob meets Mary in Boston. Bob comes to visit his grandparents, while Mary comes to attend Carol's wedding.","topic":"airport"}
{"fname":"train_1199","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your problem? You seem to have been thinking of something.\n#Person2#: I was thinking of the test tomorrow. I'm afraid I can't pass this time.\n#Person1#: Cheer up. You've been working pretty hard these days, there's no doubt that you'll pass.\n#Person2#: Actually, I'm just worried about the pressure, I always feel nervous as soon as I enter.\n#Person1#: Try to relax, with the help of deep breathing. You can remove the pressure gradually. Take your time when you start to work. You'll feel much better in this way.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your kind advice. You seem to be fully prepared for the test don't you?\n#Person1#: I don't wait until tests come. If you work hard regularly, you are always ready for tests.\n#Person2#: Nice talking with you. Have a good day.\n#Person1#: You too, and good luck tomorrow.","summary":"#Person2# is worried about the test tomorrow and the pressure, while #Person1# seems to be ready for the test and gives #Person2# suggestions on relieving pressure.","topic":"test"}
{"fname":"train_1200","dialogue":"#Person1#: Only 2 months to go, so what are you going to do after graduating from college?\n#Person2#: My uncle has a company. He'll give me a job. I want to gain some work experience there.\n#Person1#: How long do you plan to work there?\n#Person2#: Just one year. Then I'll look for another job.\n#Person1#: Why won't you just worked for your uncle?\n#Person2#: Because I want to go to London and work there. You know the competition is very fierce there. With some work experience, I can find a job there more easily. So what's your plan?\n#Person1#: I'll find a job in this city and work here for one year. Then I'll go back to college to get my degree in business.\n#Person2#: Are you interested in working for my uncle?\n#Person1#: Thanks. But I've applied for 3 jobs.\n#Person2#: Have you got any replies?\n#Person1#: Yes, 2 of them have offered me a position.","summary":"#Person2# will work for #Person2#'s uncle for one year to gain work experience and look for another job in London. #Person1# will work for one year and go back to college.","topic":"work plan"}
{"fname":"train_1201","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, you love me, don't you?\n#Person2#: Of course I do. Why do you ask? What's on your mind?\n#Person1#: Well I saw this great offer for a free cellphone here in the newspaper and...\n#Person2#: Free? Nothing's ever free.\n#Person1#: Well, the phone is free after a $50 Mail in rebate.\n#Person2#: Ah, so that's the catch, and why do you need a cellphone anyway?\n#Person1#: That all my friends have one and I can use it to call you in case the car breaks down.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know, there are always so many fees.\n#Person1#: But the monthly charge for this service is only $29.99 with one thousand free weekday minutes nationwide and unlimited weekend minutes, plus unlimited anytime minutes for anyone using the same service.\n#Person2#: I don't know.\n#Person1#: And you can run over the extra minutes, so the next month instead of just losing them. What do you think of that?\n#Person2#: Yes, but what are the terms of the service agreement?\n#Person1#: It's only for 6 months.\n#Person2#: But what if you cancel early?\n#Person1#: Umm there's a cancellation fee of $200, but with...\n#Person2#: 200 bucks?\n#Person1#: Yeah, but you won't have to worry about me while I'm driving the new car.\n#Person2#: New car? What new car?\n#Person1#: The new car you'll need to buy so I can use the cellphone. I mean, what's it gonna look like if I'm using a cellphone in our old lemon.\n#Person2#: Teenagers. What do they think of next?","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for a cellphone and explains the charges and the service agreement. #Person1# also wants a new car to go with the cellphone. #Person2# can't imagine what #Person1# as a teenager will think of next.","topic":"teenager"}
{"fname":"train_1202","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Matthew. This is Susan Millers speaking from Chicago. Now we'd like to place an order with you.\n#Person2#: Oh, very glad to hear that. When can you send your purchase order?\n#Person1#: We will send it as soon as possible. We hope you can hurry on the order.\n#Person2#: No problem. But I'll have to check another purchase order, which is to be finished this Friday. Now I'm in Shanghai on business. Anyway, I'll let you know when I come back, and then we can sign a contract.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid we can't send the products until after the Christmas Holidays. We will begin our holiday in New York next Tuesday and our company will be closed for 2 weeks.\n#Person1#: That's alright. We'll try to have a meeting for the details of the order and send it to you this Thursday. I hope you tell your market manager about it.\n#Person2#: OK. Once we get our purchase order, we will begin preparing your bookings.\n#Person1#: Thanks. We need the products in one month.\n#Person2#: Fine.","summary":"Susan Millers wants to place an order with Mr. Matthew and needs the products in one month. Mr. Matthew will sign the contract after he comes back from a business trip. Susan will send the details to Mr. Matthew this Thursday.","topic":"place an order"}
{"fname":"train_1203","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to do some shopping, but I was told London is an expensive place to live.\n#Person2#: That's not completely true. If you shop in the right places, you can live cheaply. Here is a market list. You can buy all kinds of things in these markets had a low price.\n#Person1#: That's great.\n#Person2#: Let's see East Street Market sells cheap food and clothes. It's open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.\n#Person1#: Yes, but how can I get there?\n#Person2#: By underground. You can get off at the Castle station. Now look at the Leather Lane market. That's a good central London market for food and clothes. It's open at lunch times from Monday to Friday. It's near Chancery Lane station.\n#Person1#: What about Brixton market?\n#Person2#: It has a wide variety of vegetables from all over the world. It opens from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm everyday.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's close to Brookston station, very near my place. Great! It's very convenient. I like it.\n#Person2#: That's good. And here is the Karman Height market. It's a good place for buying presents. It opens on Sunday only.","summary":"#Person1# wants to do some shopping but thinks London is an expensive place to live. #Person2# gives #Person1# a list of markets where things are cheap and tells #Person1# how to get to the markets.","topic":"market"}
{"fname":"train_1204","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you lock the doors?\n#Person2#: All except the back door. I left that open for Tim. He took the dog for a walk.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm going on to bed. I'm beat.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'm going to stay up a while. I've got to go over the household budget. We're a little overspent this month.\n#Person1#: Please tell Tim to close the door to the basement. I don't want the dog down there tonight.\n#Person2#: Okay. Good night. See you at breakfast.","summary":"#Person1# asked #Person2# to lock doors before bed. #Person2# left one open for Tim.","topic":"lock doors"}
{"fname":"train_1205","dialogue":"#Person1#: Put all baggage on the conveyor belt. Walk through the detector age one at a time, please.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, ma'ma. Could you walk back through the doorway again, please?\n#Person1#: What for?\n#Person2#: Airport security. Could you empty your pockets over here, please?\n#Person1#: Really? I'm in a hurry. All right.\n#Person2#: Ah, a set of keys.\n#Person1#: I'm embarrassed! I forgot completely about them. I'm terribly sorry.\n#Person2#: That's all right. Enjoy your flight.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to do airport security again because #Person1# forgets to empty #Person1#'s pockets.","topic":"airport security"}
{"fname":"train_1206","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are so many eating utensils on the table. Which ones do I use first?\n#Person2#: Use them from the outside in.\n#Person1#: I see. A set for appetizers and another for the main course.\n#Person2#: Right. We do the same thing at home. Don't you remember?\n#Person1#: Oh yeah. The big napkin goes on my lap.\n#Person2#: Let's look at our menus.\n#Person1#: Cindy, help me order because I'm still not very familiar with American cooking.\n#Person2#: Well, we order appetizers first and then entrees.","summary":"Cindy tells #Person1# about the manners of eating and ordering American food.","topic":"eating out"}
{"fname":"train_1207","dialogue":"#Person1#: That's all the general information of our company. I think you already have good knowledge about our company.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have an overall understanding.\n#Person1#: When we have the final results, we will call you.\n#Person2#: Then when will I get a reply at the latest?\n#Person1#: If you pass the interview, the personnel department will inform you within two weeks.\n#Person2#: But if I don't pass, will you call me?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry we won't. You can wait for two weeks. If you don't get a telephone call, it means that you weren't successful.\n#Person2#: Then do I have the chance to get this job?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry but I can't make the final decision myself, and I have to discuss it with other interviewers.\n#Person2#: I know. No matter what the result will be, I have learned a lot from our conversation.\n#Person1#: Your mentality is very good and that's great.\n#Person2#: Thanks for giving me the opportunity of this interview.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the company will inform the interview result in two weeks by phone, or #Person2# fails. Though #Person1# cannot make the final decision alone, #Person1# appreciates #Person2#'s mentality.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1208","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you get the news that our company is trying to find out new tactics to test us?\n#Person2#: I know something about it. Our company often organizes all kinds of lectures to improve our professional skills.\n#Person1#: It takes most of our weekends to listen to these boring lectures, so I can not bear it anymore. It is said that they think out some tests to check our management skills.\n#Person2#: Is that true?\n#Person1#: Definitely!\n#Person2#: If that information is exact, I guess our company is willing to promote someone.","summary":"#Person1# is bored with the company's lectures. #Person2# thinks that the lectures indicate the company's willingness to promote someone.","topic":"conversation between colleagues"}
{"fname":"train_1209","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why didn't you call me last night?\n#Person2#: Because I went out.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you phone me from a callboy?\n#Person2#: I didn't have any change.\n#Person1#: Tell me why you didn't come to see me tonight then.\n#Person2#: I don't like all your questions. That's why.","summary":"#Person1# asks why #Person2# didn't call #Person1#, which annoys #Person2#.","topic":"complain not calling"}
{"fname":"train_1210","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like to open up a savings account please.\n#Person2#: O. K. We offer a few different kinds.\n#Person1#: I want the one with the highest interest rate.\n#Person2#: That would be our Saver's Plus account.\n#Person1#: 4. 5 %, that's good. How much money do I have to keep in it to get that rate?\n#Person2#: You have to maintain a balance of $ 10, 000 in the account or the rate drops to 3 %.\n#Person1#: All right. I'll open one of those.\n#Person2#: Just fill out these forms, and I'll be with you in one second.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to open a Saver's Plus account with the interest rate of 4.5% and the requirement of 10000 deposits.","topic":"open saving accounts"}
{"fname":"train_1211","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's that time of year again. Have you got your performance evaluations finished yet?\n#Person2#: Oh no! Evaluations! You can tell that's not my favorite job ; I haven't even started yet. When is the deadline for turning in thecompleted forms?\n#Person1#: Well, you do still have three weeks. But remember the employee must sign them, too. Filling them in is nothing - it's meetingwith the employees that takes so much time.\n#Person2#: I never know how to rate the employees'work. Of course attendance and productivity are easy, I just look at the sales figures.\n#Person1#: So it's the subjective criteria like team building and colleague support that you find hard?\n#Person2#: Exactly! Attitude. . . how do you rate attitude?\n#Person1#: I suggest letting each employee fill out his or her own evaluation for those items. Then, based on their self - assessment, you can add your comments. It's a great starting point for discussion\n#Person2#: Great idea. And after all, that's the whole point of an evaluation. I almost can't wait to give it a try.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# to finish employee performance evaluations in three weeks. #Person2# feels the subjective criteria hard and #Person2# advises #Person1# to start with employees' self-assessments.","topic":"performance evaluation"}
{"fname":"train_1212","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like cooking?\n#Person2#: Yes. I like cooking very much. I got this hobby when I was 12 years sold.\n#Person1#: Why do you like it?\n#Person2#: I have no idea. I like cooking by myself. I like to taste delicious food.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful!\n#Person2#: And I love trying new recipes, which I usually test with my friends. You can come, too.\n#Person1#: Really? I hope I can have a chance to taste it. Don't forget to tell me.\n#Person2#: Certainly.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes cooking and trying new recipes. #Person2# invites #Person1# for tasting.","topic":"cooking hobby"}
{"fname":"train_1213","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm reading an interesting report on Mars.\n#Person2#: Oh, what does it say? Does it say water could still exist under the surface of Mars?\n#Person1#: Absolutely! It says there is water on Mars buried beneath the surface. It's just a matter of how deep it is.\n#Person2#: Then could the soil on Mars somehow be fertile enough to grow simple plants?\n#Person1#: The soil would need quite a bit of fertilizer to grow anything. And it would need to be protected from the UV radiation.\n#Person2#: Actually, we are doing a project in school that involves landing a ship and staying on Mars for an extended period of time. Does NASA have any type of portable habitats that could be used to stay on the planet?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure NASA has built any portable habitats for extended stays on Mars, but they have looked at various designs.\n#Person2#: One of the most exciting things about Mars is that there could have bean life on it. What are your personal opinions on the life on Mars theory?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm not really an expert in this area, but my understanding is that anything is possible. It's just that it is so hard to determine what went on 4. 5 billion years ago.\n#Person2#: But maybe there is a chance of gradually improving the surface and atmosphere of Mars so it may be inhabitable by humans.\n#Person1#: I'm skeptical. Mars is made of rocks containing silicon, iron, and various minerals. It also has an atmosphere of carbon dioxide. It is so different from what we have on earth, you know.\n#Person2#: I'd still like to hope that some day we could set up a human colony there.\n#Person1#: But there are still other big problems we need to solve such as prolonged weightlessness, food storage, and a series of physiological effects.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the existence of water, the quality of soils, the presence of life, and the possibility of humans living on Mars.","topic":"living on Mars"}
{"fname":"train_1214","dialogue":"#Person1#: you look better today. How did your test go?\n#Person2#: much better than it did yesterday.\n#Person1#: did you pass?\n#Person2#: I not only passed my test, but I aced it! I'm so happy!\n#Person1#: you should be. You worked really hard last night preparing for it.\n#Person2#: thanks for helping me with it. If you hadn't encouraged me to do my best, I wouldn't have ever been able to pass.\n#Person1#: you don't have to thank me. It's just a part of my job as your counsellor.\n#Person2#: did you always do well at school?\n#Person1#: no, in fact, I was terrible at taking exams.\n#Person2#: really?\n#Person1#: sure, but my teachers always encouraged me to do the best that I could and that helped me a lot. When are your final exams?\n#Person2#: I'll get my finals in two months.\n#Person1#: when do you plan on studying for those exams?\n#Person2#: most students just cram the night forehead.\n#Person1#: do you think that's a good idea?\n#Person2#: no, I think I should study a little bit at a time, starting a few weeks before the exam.\n#Person1#: that sounds like a good idea. What are you going to do if you have any questions while you're studying?\n#Person2#: I'll go and talk to my professor or a learning support assistant.\n#Person1#: it sounds like you've learned something useful this year!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# pass and ace #Person1#'s test. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will prepare the final in advance and look for help when having questions.","topic":"test and exam"}
{"fname":"train_1215","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are the seasons like in your city?\n#Person2#: Summers is hot and usually lasts a long time. Winters are short, but cold, wet, and windy. I love the summers in my city, but I hate the wintertime.\n#Person1#: Does it ever rain in summer?\n#Person2#: We usually get a big thunderstorm every two weeks, but apart from that, summers are dry. Thunderstorms make the air fresh again, so most people don't mind then.\n#Person1#: What are spring and autumn like?\n#Person2#: I like spring because flowers bloom and trees grow leaves again. In spring, the weather is very changeable-sometimes cold, sometimes warm. It's usually windy with some rain. Autumn is usually sunny an\n#Person1#: Well, I live in the southern hemisphere, so our summertime is your wintertime, and vice versa. We get some rain in every season, but most is in winter. In winter, it sometimes gets cold, but our wine\n#Person2#: Do you usually go on a summer holiday?\n#Person1#: No, I don't. I go on a winter holiday instead. I go somewhere warm.\n#Person2#: I usually go on holiday during the spring or the autumn. I try to go somewhere where the weather is more reliable than in my city.","summary":"#Person2# describes the summers with thunderstorms and the changeable springs with bloomings in #Person2#'s city. #Person1# lives in the southern hemisphere and goes somewhere warm on a winter holiday. #Person2# goes somewhere with reliable weather during the spring or the autumn.","topic":"season and holiday"}
{"fname":"train_1216","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Nancy. How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee?\n#Person1#: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up.\n#Person2#: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads?\n#Person1#: You mean used car?\n#Person2#: No, Ah. . . single sellers.\n#Person1#: Well, yeah, but I'd be getting somebody else's problem.\n#Person2#: Uh huh. How about a used car? They've got good ones now.\n#Person1#: It's the same kind of deal though, you know, you never know what you're going to get.\n#Person2#: Oh, hey, how about a new car? They've got easy loans now. You'd feel so good driving a new car.\n#Person1#: Let's look at them all. Have you got a paper there?","summary":"Tom tells Nancy about Tom's broken car. Tom decides to buy a new car instead of a single seller or used car.","topic":"buy car"}
{"fname":"train_1217","dialogue":"#Person1#: And lots of Dear Abby sob stories. . .\n#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns!\n#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . .\n#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples!\n#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . .\n#Person2#: You mean, you like the pictures of the beautiful models. . . Hello?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the contents of the columns.","topic":"discuss columns"}
{"fname":"train_1218","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Is this EYE computers?\n#Person2#: Yeas, It is. Sewen Jes speaking. How can I help?\n#Person1#: Actually, I'm calling to complain about your service. The computer I bought last week is faulty.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, sir. What exactly is problem?\n#Person1#: Well, easily, It doesn't work. It doesn't even start probably.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear! I'll do whatever I can.","summary":"#Person1# calls Sewen Jes about the faulty computer #Person1# bought last week.","topic":"faulty computer"}
{"fname":"train_1219","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's very kind of you to show me around.\n#Person2#: Not at all. What would you like to see first?\n#Person1#: I really don't know.\n#Person2#: Let's walk around the lake first, shall we?\n#Person1#: Yes, that would be lovely.\n#Person2#: Have you been here before?\n#Person1#: No, it's the first time I've been here.\n#Person2#: I will take you to Li River after walking around here.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful! I have heard the scene of Li River is beautiful!\n#Person2#: Yes, you'll be in a different world there.","summary":"#Person2# decides to show #Person1# the lakes and the Li River.","topic":"sight seeing"}
{"fname":"train_1220","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, how are you today. Here for your six month check-up?\n#Person2#: I'm fine, Dr. Beecham. Yes, just a cleaning and check-up today.\n#Person1#: Oh, fine. Let's take a look.\n#Person2#:  She probed my teeth and checked my gums.\n#Person2#: Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We need to fill that cavity before it gets any worse and the crown needs to be refitted. Make an appointment for next week and I'll take care of them.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll do that, but my crown was just put on last year. Will my dental insurance cover the work?\n#Person1#: Since you had that done here, we'll take care of it. There won't be a charge. And, your insurance should cover the work on the cavity. Now, I'm going to have the hygienist do your cleaning and I'll see you soon for the other work.\n#Person2#: Thanks, doctor.","summary":"Dr. Beecham checks #Person1#'s teeth and will fill the cavity and refit the crown. #Person1#'s insurance will cover the work on the cavity. Dr. Beecham won't charge for the crown.","topic":"dentist"}
{"fname":"train_1221","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Peter Dixon from NEZ news radio. May I speak to Mr. Wilson please?\n#Person2#: Yes, speaking.\n#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Wilson. I'm calling to confirm the date of the next interview program.\n#Person2#: Hold on a minute please. I'll have my assistant check that part.","summary":"Peter Dixon calls Mr. Wilson to confirm the interview.","topic":"make appointment"}
{"fname":"train_1222","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look really wiped out.\n#Person2#: I had meetings back to back all morning. Then the printer broke in the middle of putting together the Six Soap presentation, and the phone rang off the hook from the minute I walked into the office.\n#Person1#: Not a good day, I hate to tell you that Mr. Emory wants to see the designs for the Polish Paste Ad tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: I can't believe it! I guess I'll be here until ten again tonight!","summary":"#Person2# is busy but #Person1# tells #Person2# about one more task asked by Mr. Emory.","topic":"busy day"}
{"fname":"train_1223","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy New Year, Bill.\n#Person2#: Happy New Year, Steven.\n#Person1#: Do you have any plans for the New Year holiday?\n#Person2#: My whole family are going to Hainan for visiting. What about you?\n#Person1#: How happy you are! I have to stay at home to prepare my final exam.","summary":"Bill and Steven talk about their new year plan.","topic":"new year plan"}
{"fname":"train_1224","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome. What can I do for you this morning?\n#Person2#: I'm here on holiday and I don't have a local debit card. Is it possible to withdraw money on my Visa credit card here?\n#Person1#: Well, welcome to our country. I trust you are having a pleasant stay?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. It's amazing here. I don't think I ever want to go home again!\n#Person1#: That's the opinion of most people. Do you have your passport with you? I'll need to see that and you'll need to fill in this withdrawal form.\n#Person2#: Fine. Here you go.\n#Person1#: How much would you like to withdraw?\n#Person2#: Is it OK to withdraw USD?\n#Person1#: That's fine.\n#Person2#: OK, 200 USD, please.\n#Person1#: Here's your money, your card and your passport. Please double check the amount for me.\n#Person2#: Perfect. Thanks!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw 200 USD from #Person2#'s visa credit card.","topic":"withdraw money"}
{"fname":"train_1225","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to withdraw 35, 000 RMB from my Corporate Account.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?\n#Person2#: Yes, my name is Ms. Jane Reeve, R-E-E-V-E.\n#Person1#: Ah, yes, Ms. Reeve. I have all of your information here. Do you have the cash cheque?\n#Person2#: Here you go.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry Ms. Reeve, it says 45, 000 RMB here.\n#Person2#: Oh, how silly of me. Can we correct it here?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, we cannot make corrections on these. You'll have to bring another one with the correct amount, I'm afraid.","summary":"#Person1# tells Jane Reeve to bring the cash cheque with the correct information to withdraw from the corporate account.","topic":"withdraw money"}
{"fname":"train_1226","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you help me?\n#Person2#: Certainly. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'm looking for a leather belt for my husband.\n#Person2#: Do you know what size he wears?\n#Person1#: Size 36. . . I think.\n#Person2#: And what color would you like?\n#Person1#: Dark brown, if you have it.\n#Person2#: Okay. Let's see. . . a size 36 dark brown leather belt. Oh, yes. Her e we are. Do you think your husband will like this one?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure he will. I'll take it.\n#Person2#: Will this be cash or charge?\n#Person1#: Do you take Master Card?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid not. We only accept our own store credit card.\n#Person1#: Oh. In that case, I'll pay cash.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buys a dark brown leather belt with a size of 36 for #Person1#'s husband by cash.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1227","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you give me something for the pain? I couldn't get to sleep until 3 o'clock this morning.\n#Person2#: Aspirin is the strongest medicine I can give you.\n#Person1#: That isn't strong enough, and I don't have to meet my doctor until next week.\n#Person2#: Who is your doctor?\n#Person1#: Dr. Hilary.\n#Person2#: Doesn't he have his office on the corner?\n#Person1#: Yes, he does.\n#Person2#: Are you a regular patient?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Oh. Then I can call him if you like. Dr. Hilary will give me a pain treatment over the phone.\n#Person1#: I'd appreciate that very much. Do you think that he'll still be in his office?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's only 4:30. He should be there until five.","summary":"#Person2# decides to call Dr.Hilary to find a stronger pain treatment over the phone for #Person1#.","topic":"medical treatment"}
{"fname":"train_1228","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, hello everyone, and welcome to today's show. And joining me today is my daughter, Ashley, who has had to endure my cooking experiments over the years. Are we ready, Ashley? [Ready to eat.] No, let's wait for a few minutes. We'll get to that. But as you know, my faithful listeners, I starting cooking and baking almost 30 years ago when my grandmother taught me in her humble kitchen. In fact, she taught almost me everything I know, and I've never attended cooking classes [You should have ...] Wait, wait, wait ... I know my daughter's going to mention to you faithful listeners that recently as I was helping the kids prepare for our kitchen for chicken meal, I forgot to take the chicken out of the oven, burned the bird to a crisp, and we ended up ordering pizza for dinner.\n#Person2#: We had to use the fire extinguisher.\n#Person1#: But that's another story. So, anyway, today I'd like to share with you our favorite ... at least my favorite ... chocolate chip cookie recipe. Now, before you switch the TV channel, I know what you are thinking. 'Another fattening cookie recipe.' But wait. What makes this recipe great is that it offers a wonderful low-fat, low-calorie, low-cholesterol dessert for the entire family.\n#Person2#: We still like the fat though.\n#Person1#: Well, I know we do. But let's see. We have all the ingredients, so we can start by mixing all of the ingredients, the sugars, the flour, the egg whites, the low-fat butter, vanilla, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Then, we add the mini chocolate chips. Now, my kids would like me to add the big ones but we start with the mini-chocolate chips. And don't forget to preheat the oven to 350 degrees (Fahrenheit). And finally, when the cookies are done, take them out of the oven, remove them from the cookie sheet, and let them cool before their fingers get into them. Did I forget anything?\n#Person2#: Yeah, if you have college-age kids, be sure to make a few extra batches they can take back to school for their roommates. And don't forget the kids still at home.\n#Person1#: Oh, well yeah. We can't do that. We can't forget them. And unfortunately, by the time your kids get the cookies, you, the cook, will be left with a single cookie - your instant diet plan for you - and a dirty kitchen. So, that's all for today. On next week's show, we will be showing you how to feed hungry teenagers on a budget without having to sell the family car. Until then.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person1#'s daughter, Ashley, introduce #Person1#'s childhood experience with #Person1#'s grandmother, the experience of a failed chicken meal, and a healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe.","topic":"cooking show"}
{"fname":"train_1229","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, I'm exhausted.\n#Person2#: Why are you so tired? What did you do today?\n#Person1#: There were so many things to do.\n#Person2#: Did you do all those things all yourself?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I had to. I had to check the new products. I had to hold the meeting with the department managers. I had to listen to their reports and give my comments. That's my job, you know.\n#Person2#: Well, it sounds like you really had to do all those things. But you shouldn't work too hard. Do you know what you should do at the moment?\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: Take some time off.\n#Person1#: Go on holiday?\n#Person2#: To relax yourself. How about having a trip this weekend?\n#Person1#: And to have a picnic?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Great!","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to have a picnic on the weekend to be free from exhausting work.","topic":"relax after hardwork"}
{"fname":"train_1230","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm afraid I must be going now.\n#Person2#: Must you? It's still early.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I really must. I have to meet a midnight plane.\n#Person2#: In that case, we can't keep you.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you very much for a pleasant evening.\n#Person2#: Thank you for coming. You must come again.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I will. Good-bye.\n#Person2#: Good-bye. I wish you a very good journey home.","summary":"#Person1# says farewell to #Person2# to meet a midnight plane.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_1231","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm really exhausted, Mary. But I don't want to miss the Hollywood movie that comes on at 11.\n#Person2#: If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow. And anyway I've heard it's not as exciting as advertised.","summary":"Mary advises #Person1# to skip the movie tonight.","topic":"skip the movie"}
{"fname":"train_1232","dialogue":"#Person1#: 7286712\n#Person2#: Hello, Susan's speaking, may I speak to Judy please?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid she is not here at the moment. I am her brother, shall I take a massage?\n#Person2#: Yes, you see, Judy and I plan to play table tennis tomorrow, but my cousin has broken my bat, I think Judy has an extra one, so please ask her to bring it for me.\n#Person1#: So, Susan called, her table tennis bat broke, hope Judy bring an extra one.\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you, er.... One more thing, I lent her a book a couple of weeks ago, I think she has probably forgotten it all together, could you possibly ask her to bring along that book as well.\n#Person1#: Ok, bring along Susan's book.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much!\n#Person1#: Bye!","summary":"Judy's brother takes a message for Susan. Susan wants Judy to bring an extra table tennis bat and Susan's book.","topic":"leave a message"}
{"fname":"train_1233","dialogue":"#Person1#: Veronica! Veronica! Veronica! Are you OK? \n#Person2#: Steven! What's going on! Who were those guys? I didn't know you have a gun! What's going on! \n#Person1#: I will come clean as soon as we get to safety, OK? For now, you have to trust me, please! I would never do anything to hurt you. \n#Person2#: Steven, I. . . \n#Person1#: I haven't been completely honest with you Veronica, I'm sorry. I'm not a fireman. I'm not even from the United States. I'm a spy for the Indian government. \n#Person2#: What? Why didn't you tell me before? What are you doing here? \n#Person1#: When I was a young boy, I used to play cricket my father back in my hometown of Hyderabad. It was a peaceful town, and my father was a renowned chemist. One day, he was approached by members of the CIA, claiming that my father had made the discovery of the millennium in his small lab back at the university where he taught bio-chemistry. I never saw him again. I vowed to discover the whereabouts of my father and consequently joined the Indian Intelligence Bureau. \n#Person2#: What does that have to do with those men shooting at us? Most importantly, why did you lie to me! \n#Person1#: I'm sorry, I wasn't supposed to meet you. I wasn't supposed to fall in love with you, but you have to believe me when I tell you that what I feel for you is real. \n#Person2#: I can't believe this! Why are all these things happening to me! I can't take it anymore! Let me out of the car! \n#Person1#: Veronica, wait! ","summary":"During a gunfight, Steven tells Veronica the truth that Steven is a spy of the Indian government, aiming to discover his father's whereabouts but falling in love with Veronica. Veronica can't take this and wants to leave him.","topic":"confession"}
{"fname":"train_1234","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was told my friend Joe was speaking ill of me. That's a real let-down. \n#Person2#: I don't think Joe has done such a thing. Don't believe things in haste. \n#Person1#: Maybe I should go and ask him whether it's true. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a friend, Joe.","topic":"rumour"}
{"fname":"train_1235","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me figure out how to use this vending machine? \n#Person2#: Yes, I would be happy to help. What do you want to buy? \n#Person1#: I want to buy that candy. \n#Person2#: OK. So this machine will make change if you need it. Do you have your dollars ready? \n#Person1#: Yeah, so far, so good. \n#Person2#: Next, you feed your dollars into the machine in the slot. Make sure they are smooth. \n#Person1#: Yeah, I already knew that. \n#Person2#: I'm sure you know that if the dollar gets stuck, you might have to re-feed it. \n#Person1#: OK, let's move on! \n#Person2#: Now you just make your selection and pray. If nothing comes out, try again or call the number on the side of the machine. \n#Person1#: I hope it works! \n#Person2#: Well, good luck! ","summary":"#Person2# teaches #Person1# how to use a vending machine to buy candy.","topic":"vending machine"}
{"fname":"train_1236","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like the Honda Accord you showed me before. I think it's more practical for my needs. \n#Person2#: Alright, sir. You are making a good choice. Honda has made a lot of design improvements in the new Accord. \n#Person1#: What does it come with standard? \n#Person2#: On all our new cars, the standards includeair conditioning, anti-lock brakes, air bags, and an AM\/FM stereo with a CD player. But on the Accord, there is another standard item as well. The Accord com \n#Person1#: Cruise control? I don't like that. \n#Person2#: Why not, sir? \n#Person1#: I think it's dangerous. What if I can't turn it off? \n#Person2#: Well, sir, I know some of our customers are concerned about cruise control. But Honda has never had a single cruise control malfunction that led to an accident. \n#Person1#: I wish it didn't have cruise control. My wife doesn't like it either. \n#Person2#: You know, sir, you don't have to use it. You can turn it on or off. If you don't want to use it, you just never turn it on. \n#Person1#: I suppose. And what about the sunroof? Is that standard? \n#Person2#: No, the sunroof is optional, sir. \n#Person1#: I see. Another important question is the time I can get this car. I need a new car rather soon. \n#Person2#: Well, I can say that the new models will be here in August. If you order one now, we will have it for you in August. \n#Person1#: That's good enough, I think. What colors does the new Accord come in? \n#Person2#: We have this new model in red, white, black, or silver. These are the standard colors. Of course you could specially order from various other colors too. \n#Person1#: My brother has last year's Accord. And his car is a kind of soft purple color mixed with silver. I really like that color. I wonder if I can get that color on my Accord. \n#Person2#: I know the color you mean. Is this it, sir? \n#Person1#: Yes, I think that's it. Can I get that on the Accord? \n#Person2#: Yes, you can. That color is very popular with Honda buyers. So we've kept it available. \n#Person1#: Well, I think I want to order the new Accord then. It looks like an excellent car. \n#Person2#: You have made a good choice, sir. I drive an Accord myself. They are very solidly built machines, very reliable. \n#Person1#: Yes, I know. I think Honda is the most reliable car on the road. I would never change to anything else. The Honda I have now almost never has service problems. It runs smooth as silk. \n#Person2#: Alright, sir. I will get the paperwork ready for you. Just a moment. ","summary":"#Person2# introduces the Honda Accord car with standards including air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, airbags, AM\/FM stereo, and cruise control to #Person1#. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to accept cruise control. #Person1# decides to buy the new model with a soft purple mixed with silver color.","topic":"buying a car"}
{"fname":"train_1237","dialogue":"#Person1#: I met a girl in elevator this morning. She works in a company upstairs. She said she envied the casual way we dress for work. She complained about the dress rule in her company. It requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday. \n#Person2#: Well, I was wondering where those people with professional attire come from. Now, I know the answer. \n#Person1#: You know, in a sense, a suits and ties are compulsory for male employees even in July, and no jewelry allowed for most of the female employees. Even the reasonable male leaf is returning the rule, isn't that strict? \n#Person2#: To some extent, it is. Anyway, whether they like it or not, they do give people a very good impression. \n#Person1#: But it is unjust to judge a book by its cover. If they're not happy or comfortable with their clothes, they can be less productive. ","summary":"#Person1# complains about the strict dressing code that the company upstairs has because the comfortable clothes lead to less productivity. #Person2# thinks professional attire makes a good impression.","topic":"dress for work"}
{"fname":"train_1238","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like cooking? \n#Person2#: Yes , I do it a lot. but I don't like doing dishes. what about you, do you like cooking and then cleaning up afterwards? \n#Person1#: To be honest, I don't really like doing either one , I can't cook and I hate cleaning. \n#Person2#: Suppose you have to do one of the two, which do you prefer? \n#Person1#: I would rather do the dishes than cook. \n#Person2#: I prefer the absent. the way I see it , to do the dishes is boring. \n#Person1#: let's make a deal. \n#Person2#: What? \n#Person1#: I'm going to buy some vegetable and you cook. \n#Person2#: Will you do the dishes after the meal? \n#Person1#: Fair enough! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# make a deal that #Person1# will do the dishes and #Person2# will cook.","topic":"make a deal"}
{"fname":"train_1239","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to drink some coffee? \n#Person2#: No, thanks. I have some trouble with my heart, my doctor recommend I to drink less. \n#Person1#: Would you like to try some watermelon juice? It tastes good. \n#Person2#: All right ","summary":"#Person1# help #Person2# order drinks.","topic":"drinks"}
{"fname":"train_1240","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Mary. I haven't seen you in a long time. What's up? \n#Person2#: Oh, I took up a new hobby. \n#Person1#: So you don't travel a lot now? \n#Person2#: No, Frank. I'm much more interestcd in collecting stamps now. \n#Person1#: It's certainly a popular hobby. I know a lot of people love stamps. \n#Person2#: It certainly is. It's so much fun. \n#Person1#: I believe collecting stamps has something similar to traveling right? \n#Person2#: Absolutely. Through all kinds of stamps I am able to learn about the world. \n#Person1#: Well, every stamp has a story to tell. \n#Person2#: You're right. And I also meet many new friends while collecting stamps. \n#Person1#: Good. \n#Person2#: Sometimes we even spend hours discussing our collcctions. \n#Person1#: There's a lot to share when you have a common interest. \n#Person2#: Yes, it's really amazing. I got to go now. I'm meeting with some other collectors. \n#Person1#: Ok, good luck. See you \n#Person2#: See you, Frank. ","summary":"Mary tells Frank that she likes collecting stamps instead of traveling. Mary learns about the world by collecting stamps.","topic":"collecting stamps"}
{"fname":"train_1241","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bruce, I think it's time to go and meet Pam at the airport.\n#Person2#: Oh no, we have no need to hurry. There's plenty of time. It's only 8:30. There won't be much traffic at this time of night.\n#Person1#: You never know. And I think your watch must be slow. I make it 8:40 and you'll have to stop for gas. I'd rather get there too early than too late.\n#Person2#: It'll take her a while to get her luggage.\n#Person1#: Oh, come on, Bruce. It's time to leave. We can always have coffee at the airport. Anyway, I like watching people at the airport.\n#Person2#: I'd rather see the end of the football match, but never mind. We better go.","summary":"#Person1# persuades Bruce to leave early to meet Pam at the airport.","topic":"go to airport"}
{"fname":"train_1242","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which season do you like the most?\n#Person2#: I like summer the most. But at the same time I hate it. I like summer because it's warm. I don't mind the heat and I like the longer days so I can do more activities like swimming, bicycling and many other outdoor activities. I usually take a short vacation during the summer so I always look forward to that. However, the part about summer I hate the most is during the rainy season. When it gets hot along with the rain and the wind, it gets terrible.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes summer for the outdoor activities, but hates it for the rain and wind.","topic":"favourite season"}
{"fname":"train_1243","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think my purse was stolen sir.\n#Person2#: Do you have any reason to believe that your purse was stolen?\n#Person1#: Oh yes, I left it on the table 20 minutes ago and then I went to the restroom. But when I came back 15 minutes ago it was gone.\n#Person2#: Are you sure you left your purse on the table?\n#Person1#: Of course sir, I plan to pay the bill before I went to the restroom.\n#Person2#: Is this your purse? We found it in the restroom.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes it is. I must have left it there and I totally forgot. Sorry.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person1# loses #Person1#'s purse but #Person2# finds the purse in the restroom.","topic":"lose a purse"}
{"fname":"train_1244","dialogue":"#Person1#: My boss told me never to go to work again.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: I don't know. When he told me that, I was very sad and surprised.\n#Person2#: Do you often go to work late?\n#Person1#: Yes, I often do.\n#Person2#: Do you work hard?\n#Person1#: Well, it's hard to say. It depends.\n#Person2#: Are you good at the computer?\n#Person1#: No, I don't know how to use it.\n#Person2#: Then I know the reason. You didn't use your time well and you don't learn new things.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1# loses the job because #Person1# doesn't utilize the time and learn new things.","topic":"lose a job"}
{"fname":"train_1245","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mike, it's Carrie in here. I've just been reading a paper and I find a job advertised on it will be perfect for you.\n#Person2#: Oh, what's the job?\n#Person1#: They want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for?\n#Person2#: Yes. Does it say what the job involves?\n#Person1#: The main thing seems to be that you'll be in charge of sales planning.\n#Person2#: Well, what sort of people are they looking for? I suppose they want me to have an MBA.\n#Person1#: There's nothing about that. But it does say that they're looking for someone who can speak foreign languages. Well, that's OK for you, because you've lived abroad and you can speak German, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, and Spanish, too. When do the applications have to be completed?\n#Person1#: The third of July is the closing date. So you have exactly a month to complete. Do you want me to email you the advert, so you can see it yourself?\n#Person2#: Yes, that'll be great.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll do that now.","summary":"Carrie tells Mike about a job opportunity for a marketing manager position which requires someone speaking foreign languages. The application is due in a month.","topic":"job opportunity"}
{"fname":"train_1246","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you believe that I've been here almost a whole term, and you're the only friend I've made?\n#Person2#: No, how can that be?\n#Person1#: I don't know, you know me better than anyone else here at school. I thought maybe you could give me some advice.\n#Person2#: Sure, um, do you belong to any clubs or organizations? That's the best way to meet people.\n#Person1#: No, I don't have a lot of time to go to meetings.\n#Person2#: Neither do I, but, I do play school sports. It's just a group that meets regularly to play basketball. Of course, there are lots of other teams. You could join a football team or baseball, volleyball. Just go over to the Sports Center and sign up.\n#Person1#: I'd like to do that, but I don't want to take time away from my studies.\n#Person2#: Well, then why don't you join a study group? That way you won't feel like you're wasting time and besides, the people you meet will be serious students, so maybe they would be better friends for you anyway.\n#Person1#: This sounds good.","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to join some clubs, organizations, sports teams, or study groups to make new friends. #Person2# decides to join a study group to focus on studies.","topic":"make friends"}
{"fname":"train_1247","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me sir, I'm a stranger here and have lost my way.\n#Person2#: Where do you want to go?\n#Person1#: I want to return to my hotel, the New York Hotel.\n#Person2#: Go straight along this road, then go over the bridge and turn right at the book shop. You'll find your hotel.\n#Person1#: Thank you, by the way, can you direct me to the Central Park?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's so far from here, you can take the subway.\n#Person1#: How long will it take me if I walk there?\n#Person2#: It might take you 3\/4 of an hour.\n#Person1#: Well, where is the subway station?\n#Person2#: You just turn left, and walk 3 blocks and you'll find it.\n#Person1#: Where should I get off?\n#Person2#: Get off at forty fifth street.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the directions to the New York Hotel, Central Park, and the subway station.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_1248","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you eat sushi, Mister Nakamura?\n#Person2#: I usually use chopsticks but some people prefer just using hands.\n#Person1#: You can eat with your hands at the restaurant?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's totally acceptable in the traditional sushi restaurant.\n#Person1#: Hmm, interesting. So do I just eat it straight?\n#Person2#: Well, I like to eat it straight and enjoy the natural flavor of the fish, but you can always go with wasabi.\n#Person1#: Wasabi? What's wasabi?\n#Person2#: Wasabi is a sauce, which gives sushi a spicy flavor.\n#Person1#: Oh, you mean the green stuff, which always makes my tears come out?\n#Person2#: Correct. Some restaurants actually give you wasabi along with your sushi dish so that you can control the hotness.\n#Person1#: That's considerate. You've really taught me so much about Japanese culture. Thank you, Mister Nakamura.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it. We should help each other since we work in the same company now.","summary":"Mr. Nakamura helps #Person1# learn about the way to eat sushi and the use of wasabi because they work in the same company.","topic":"eating sushi"}
{"fname":"train_1249","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cambridge Theatre box office.\n#Person2#: Have you got any tickets left for Romeo and Juliet for this Saturday.\n#Person1#: Which performance? 5:00 PM or 8:30 PM?\n#Person2#: 8:30 PM, please.\n#Person1#: We have tickets at 5 pounds, 6 pounds and 8 pounds.\n#Person2#: I'd like to reserve 2 seats at 6 pounds each, please.\n#Person1#: Alright, that's two tickets at 6 pounds, Saturday, 8:30 PM performance. What's your name?\n#Person2#: Bishop, Henry Bishop.\n#Person1#: Thank you. You'll be able to collect the tickets before 3:00 o'clock PM on Saturday right?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course, thank you. Bye.","summary":"Henry Bishop calls the Cambridge Theatre box office to book two 6-pounds tickets for Romeo and Juliet on this Saturday.","topic":"booking tickets"}
{"fname":"train_1250","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ' m here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four.\n#Person1#: Certainly, may I take your name? I ' ll let her know you ' Ve arrived.\n#Person2#: Sure, it ' s Josh O ' Neil.\n#Person1#: Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you something to drink?\n#Person2#: Yes, a coffee would be nice, thank you.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Ms. Stevens is ready for you now. I ' ll show you to her office, right this way.","summary":"Josh O'Neil comes to see Joanna Stevens. #Person2# serves him with coffee and leads him to Joanna's office.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_1251","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think it's time for me to meet my admirer and make him face the music.\n#Person2#: You do? How are you going to contact him?\n#Person1#: I'm leaving him a message taped to my computer screen.\n#Person2#: What does it say? Do you think he'll see it?\n#Person1#: He'll see it. It says, I like sweets. Meet me at two thirty in the parking lot.\n#Person2#: Can I spy on you guys from the window?\n#Person1#: No. But I'll fill you in later. Right now I have to find Vince.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is going to meet an admirer after leaving a message on the computer screen.","topic":"admirer"}
{"fname":"train_1252","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you help me pick out a lotion?\n#Person2#: Sure, what is the problem?\n#Person1#: I got poison oak while hiking, and I need something to help me with the itching.\n#Person2#: I can suggest a product called Techne that comes in a lotion or cream.\n#Person1#: Which do you prefer?\n#Person2#: Hikers tell me that the cream is best because it stays on longer.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else I can do to help with the itching?\n#Person2#: You can take an antihistamine.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much for all of the information.\n#Person2#: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask me a question any time you need help.","summary":"#Person1# got poison oak and wants a lotion. #Person2# recommends Techne and advises #Person1# to take an antihistamine to help with the itching.","topic":"medicine"}
{"fname":"train_1253","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Smith, and I can ' t make it on that day.\n#Person2#: What day was your appointment on?\n#Person1#: My appointment was on Monday.\n#Person2#: What time had you chosen?\n#Person1#: It was for 10\n#Person2#: I am looking at your appointment right now. What day would you prefer?\n#Person1#: I would prefer next Thursday.\n#Person2#: What time would be best for you?\n#Person1#: I want to come in at 2\n#Person2#: I am writing you down for that time. We look forward to seeing you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to reschedule #Person1#'s appointment with Dr. Smith.","topic":"postpone an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_1254","dialogue":"#Person1#: Joe, how are you doing?\n#Person2#: I am great! How about you, Mary? How are you?\n#Person1#: I am doing great! Thank you for asking, Joe.\n#Person2#: I was wondering if you want to go see a movie with me tonight?\n#Person1#: I need to stay home tonight and finish my term paper.\n#Person2#: OK. What about going to the movies on Friday night?\n#Person1#: What were you planning on seeing?\n#Person2#: I was thinking about seeing that one about the rapist serial killer.\n#Person1#: How about ' The Secret Life of Bees '?\n#Person2#: That's a chick flick!","summary":"Joe invites Mary to see a movie on Friday night but they haven't reached an agreement on what to see.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_1255","dialogue":"#Person1#: How silly of you to jump out of the window!\n#Person2#: But that was the first thing that came into my mind when I heard the shout earthquake!\n#Person1#: Why not use staircases? The terror was not so violent at that time.\n#Person2#: That would be too late.\n#Person1#: Maybe the situation is too urgent.\n#Person2#: Yes, I think I should have jumped in any case.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the situation was too urgent that #Person2# has to jump out of the window.","topic":"earthquake"}
{"fname":"train_1256","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps.\n#Person2#: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so complicated.\n#Person1#: come on, nothing can be that bad.\n#Person2#: but promise me, you'll keep it a secret.\n#Person1#: ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much?\n#Person2#: I've fallen in love with my boss.\n#Person1#: really? Is he married?\n#Person2#: no, of course not. He is still single.\n#Person1#: then what's your problem?\n#Person2#: I try to keep it to myself. But there is a lot of gossip about us.\n#Person1#: oh, I see. Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip.\n#Person2#: worse still, he is trying to avoid me these days.\n#Person1#: office romance is very tricky.\n#Person2#: it gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed.\n#Person1#: cheer up, Nada. You'll be fine.","summary":"Nada tells #Person1# she's upset because she has fallen in love with her boss which causes gossips and she finds her boss is trying to avoid her. #Person1# comforts Nada.","topic":"office romance"}
{"fname":"train_1257","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, I am not sure I even want to look at this house!\n#Person2#: It is a bit of a fixer-upper. Let's take a look inside.\n#Person1#: It doesn't look much better inside this place.\n#Person2#: You know, with a little elbow grease and paint, you could spruce it up a bit.\n#Person1#: There are hardly any windows in here, and that makes it really gloomy.\n#Person2#: Let's go check out the kitchen. The printout says that it is quite large.\n#Person1#: Look at those broken tile countertops and the peeling wallpaper.\n#Person2#: Maybe the master suite has some redeeming qualities. Follow me, please.\n#Person1#: What's that smell?\n#Person2#: Perhaps we should move on to the next listing.","summary":"#Person2# leads #Person1# to see a house, but the house is gloomy and shabby, so they decide to see another house.","topic":"house"}
{"fname":"train_1258","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're home late today, David. How was school?\n#Person2#: Not bad. There's a new English teacher.\n#Person1#: Oh, what's she like?\n#Person2#: She is beautiful.\n#Person1#: Is she old or young?\n#Person2#: She is quite young and her hair is blond.\n#Person1#: Is she strict?\n#Person2#: Not really. Her eyes are blue.\n#Person1#: Can she speak Chinese?\n#Person2#: Not much. She is very tall and slim.\n#Person1#: David, stop dreaming. It's time to do your homework.","summary":"David tells #Person1# about his new English teacher and pays special attention to her beautiful appearance.","topic":"English teacher"}
{"fname":"train_1259","dialogue":"#Person1#: We can't wait any longer. . .\n#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry to be so late. I had an article. . .\n#Person1#: You'll knock yourself out the way you've worked. Why don't you slow down?\n#Person2#: I can't afford to.\n#Person1#: All right. Now that everybody's here. Shall we be getting started? Miss Lin, are you ready?\n#Person2#: Yes, thanks. Before I start, I'd like to thank Professor Smith for all his help in giving me unlimited access to his research materials.\n#Person1#: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Would you mind speaking up, please? I can't hear you very well.\n#Person2#: Sorry, I'll try to speak louder.","summary":"Miss Lin is late because she had an article. Then Miss Lin starts her speaking and #Person1# asks her to speak up.","topic":"conference"}
{"fname":"train_1260","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of note are you taking there. That looks like doodle to me.\n#Person2#: It's picture association of the concept that the professor taught today.\n#Person1#: Does that actually work for you?\n#Person2#: I don't really know for sure yet. I'll tell you after the test on Friday.\n#Person1#: I like to use shorthand note taking.\n#Person2#: I was told once that the more time you spend writing, the less you are paying attention and so you miss stuff.\n#Person1#: Hmm. I never thought about it that way.\n#Person2#: One time I tried just listening, no notes, no pictures. I think I really learned more that day.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2#'s note looks like a doodle and #Person1# likes to use shorthand note-taking. #Person2# believes it's better to spend less time writing.","topic":"note-taking"}
{"fname":"train_1261","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, what do you want to do after graduation?\n#Person2#: I suppose I should choose one from the'Best Career List', to be a public officer, what do you think?\n#Person1#: That sounds like a hot job, right? But in my opinion, you ought not to choose one career from that so-called list, and you need to take your interests, values, and skills into account.\n#Person2#: It beats me! I never thought about it before and maybe I thought finding a career is a simple thing.\n#Person1#: You'd better ask for suggestions from a career counselor, and then make a decision.","summary":"David supposes he will be a public officer. #Person1# advises him to ask for suggestions from a career counselor.","topic":"choose a job"}
{"fname":"train_1262","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is that your phone?\n#Person2#: yes, it's my new business phone. Do you like it?\n#Person1#: it's very impressive. Can you use the Internet on your phone?\n#Person2#: yes, it's got wireless Internet access.\n#Person1#: that's really convenient. Does it have the Bluetooth?\n#Person2#: yes, but I don't really use it that often. Have you ever used it?\n#Person1#: no, but I think it'd be really great for people like you who are always on the go.\n#Person2#: yes, I guess I should try to use it.\n#Person1#: does it have a camera?\n#Person2#: of course it does. Doesn't every new phone include a camera these days?\n#Person1#: I guess so. Would you mind if I checked my email quickly? I'm supposed to be getting an important email this evening from a client.\n#Person2#: sure. Here you go.\n#Person1#: have you checked your voicemail recently?\n#Person2#: no, why?\n#Person1#: I think this icon means that you have a voicemail message.\n#Person2#: oh, yeah. Probably. I don't really know how to use this phone yet.\n#Person1#: do you want to listen to your messages first?\n#Person2#: no, it's ok. Check your email first ; I'll check my unbox later.\n#Person1#: I'm surprised you don't use more of the features on your phone.\n#Person2#: I'm surprised you know so much about it. Where's your phone?\n#Person1#: it quit working last week and I haven't had a chance to buy a new one yet.\n#Person2#: how have you been living without a cell phone for a week? hasn't it been driving you carry being without a phone?\n#Person1#: it's not that bad. It kind of feels like I'm on vacation, not having to answer my phone all the time!\n#Person2#: let's go shopping. You can't depend on public phones in this day and age!","summary":"#Person2# has a new business phone with multiple features. #Person1# borrows it to check #Person1#'s email and finds #Person2# has a voicemail message. #Person2# is surprised that #Person1# knows so much about the phone. #Person1#'s phone quit working and #Person2# suggests going to buy a new one.","topic":"phone"}
{"fname":"train_1263","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing to your house?\n#Person2#: We're redecorating our living room.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do to it?\n#Person2#: First, we're going to change the curtains, then we're going to paint the walls.\n#Person1#: What colour are you going to paint them?\n#Person2#: Pale yellow.\n#Person1#: What else are you going to do?\n#Person2#: We're going to put in some new furniture.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how they will redecorate the living room.","topic":"redecoration"}
{"fname":"train_1264","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, which one is of the highest quality here?\n#Person2#: This one. It is of the best quality and excellently tailored as well. You may try it on.\n#Person1#: That is nice. But I don't quite like the collar.\n#Person2#: The collar? It is just the collar that is popular with young people in Shanghai.\n#Person1#: I don't care what others wear. How much is it?\n#Person2#: 250 Yuan.\n#Person1#: Really? Too expensive. I don't think I can afford it.\n#Person2#: But it is really worthwhile.\n#Person1#: OK, anyway, let me have it.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't like the collar of a product and thinks it's too expensive but sill buys it according to #Person2#'s suggestions.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1265","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Someone has reported a fault on one of your copiers.\n#Person2#: That's right. I'm glad you're here. It hasn't been working properly for the last few days.\n#Person1#: When was it serviced?\n#Person2#: Just a couple of weeks ago. It's usually very reliable.\n#Person1#: What's actually wrong with it?\n#Person2#: Well, it's making a strange noise when we try to change paper trays.\n#Person1#: I'm sure it's nothing serious, probably just a minor fault. I'll have a look at it.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a copier hasn't been working properly for days. #Person1# will have a look at it.","topic":"copier"}
{"fname":"train_1266","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm quite upset! I want a new room and a refund for tonight.\n#Person2#: Forgive me, sir, I haven't been told what the problem is.\n#Person1#: I'm about to be swept away by millions of cockroaches!\n#Person2#: My apologies, sir. We'll transfer you to a new room at once and give you a full refund.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I didn't want to have to take this to court.\n#Person2#: Sir, we never want a guest to stay here mad or unhappy.","summary":"#Person1# complains about the cockroaches. #Person2# will give him a new room and a full refund.","topic":"cockroaches"}
{"fname":"train_1267","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you even bother to go to school today?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I went. Did you go?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't feel like it.\n#Person2#: That's nice, have you been to the movies lately?\n#Person1#: No, but that was a random change of subject.\n#Person2#: It may have been random, but have you?\n#Person1#: I haven't lately.\n#Person2#: I would love to catch a movie this weekend.\n#Person1#: So then, why don't you just go?\n#Person2#: I don't want to see a movie by myself.\n#Person1#: Okay, so are you going to school tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I think I might just go to the movies.","summary":"#Person1# didn't go to school today. #Person2# might go to see the movies rather than going to school tomorrow.","topic":"go to school"}
{"fname":"train_1268","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can your dog do any tricks?\n#Person2#: Sure he can. He can shake hands, roll over, and even play dead.\n#Person1#: I wish I had a dog. My cat can't do any tricks.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but sometimes Bingo wants to play with me, but I don't have time.\n#Person1#: So who takes care of him then?\n#Person2#: My little brother likes to play with him. He even gives him a bath every week.\n#Person1#: I can't do that with my cat. She hates water.\n#Person2#: You know, you're right. Maybe you should get a dog.","summary":"#Person1# says #Person1#'s cat can't do tricks and #Person1# can't give her a bath every week because she hates water. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should get a dog.","topic":"pets"}
{"fname":"train_1269","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you ready for the meeting?\n#Person2#: yes, come on in. how's your new job going?\n#Person1#: it's challenging, but I'm enjoying it quite a bit.\n#Person2#: that's great. I knew you'd do a good job as a manager.\n#Person1#: thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: how's your assistant manager getting on?\n#Person1#: well, that's part of the problem. His probation period is up tomorrow and I don't think he's ready to pass.\n#Person2#: what seems to be the problem?\n#Person1#: well, he was supposed to be able to learn his job in 30 days, but he just doesn't seem to know what he's doing.\n#Person2#: if you gave him another 30 days, do you think he could figure it out by then?\n#Person1#: to be honest, he has no authority. He's a hard-worker, but no one listens to him.\n#Person2#: I see. Not everyone is cut out to work in management.\n#Person1#: I know. It'd be great if we could transfer him to a department where he doesn't have to work with people.\n#Person2#: there's an opening in the creative design department. It involves working with computers.\n#Person1#: that's perfect. I'll let him know tomorrow. Thanks!","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person1#'s new job as a manager is challenging but #Person1# is enjoying it. The problem is that the assistant manager doesn't seem to be able to work in management. #Person2# may transfer him to the design department.","topic":"management"}
{"fname":"train_1270","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mon and I got in another fight, Boris.\n#Person2#: oh, Iris! what was it about this time?\n#Person1#: it was over food. I simply wanted some fried chicken but she said no.\n#Person2#: I believe she was right. You must know that fried foods contain a lot of fat.\n#Person1#: oh, she keeps saying that. She never allows me to have them.\n#Person2#: I think you'd better take her advice since health is the greatest wealth.\n#Person1#: But, Boris, i am not a baby any more.\n#Person2#: well, that's true.\n#Person1#: how about your mother?\n#Person2#: she also believes in healthy diet. And she requires us to have regular meals.\n#Person1#: poor you. It seems we are in the same boat.\n#Person2#: Oh, i am grateful for my mother on this point. her idea of healthy eating helps me a lot keeping fit.\n#Person1#: really? so you don't have fried food at all.\n#Person2#: not really. I may have some occasionally for a chance. But I don't indulge myself too much.\n#Person1#: how do you manage it?\n#Person2#: it's pretty simple, Iris. Just keep it in mind that you're what you eat.","summary":"Iris's mother and Boris's mother both believe in a healthy diet. Iris fights with her mother about that but Boris is grateful for his mother and suggests Iris take her mother's advice.","topic":"healthy diet"}
{"fname":"train_1271","dialogue":"#Person1#: that was a great party. Thanks for saying behind to help me clear up.\n#Person2#: it certainly was a great party. It's a pity that a glass and a plate got broken and someone spilled a drink over here.\n#Person1#: I expected that something might get broken. That doesn't bother me. That spilled drink won't leave a stain, will it?\n#Person2#: I doubt it, I ' ll deal with it right away. Luckily it wasn't a glass of red wine, I'll just get a bowl of water and a cloth.\n#Person1#: I'm going to put all the rubbish into this big plastic bag.\n#Person2#: afterwards, we can do the washing up together. Everything will be finished within an hour. Your friend Keith is really funny. I liked his magic tricks.\n#Person1#: yes, he's very good. . isn't he? He told some funny stories too.\n#Person2#: Amanda told some very funny jokes. At the beginning of the party, she was being ver serious.\n#Person1#: I think that she had a litter too much of the punch.\n#Person2#: what did you put in that punch? It tasted great, but was quite strong.\n#Person1#: that's my little secret. Did you like the snacks and I prepared?\n#Person2#: very much. The birthday cake was delicious, wasn't it? Emily told me that she and karen made it themselves.\n#Person1#: that cake tasted so good! It disappeared within minutes, so I think everyone liked it a lot. How's that stain?\n#Person2#: all cleaned up. Are you ready to start on the washing up.","summary":"#Person2# stays behind to help #Person1# clear up after the party. #Person2# thinks it was a great party and likes the people and food at the party. #Person2# cleaned up the spilled drink and they will start on the washing up.","topic":"after party"}
{"fname":"train_1272","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. I'm going to have to ask you to leave.\n#Person2#: What? I was just having a friendly conversation with the lady here. . .\n#Person1#: Well, she apparently doesn't think it's so friendly. Let's go.\n#Person2#: I think there's been a misunderstanding!\n#Person1#: You'd better cooperate with me, sir, or. . .\n#Person2#: OK! Just give her this for me!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to leave but #Person2# thinks there's been a misunderstanding.","topic":"misunderstanding"}
{"fname":"train_1273","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think we need to do to get our new branch office running well?\n#Person2#: First, I'd make sure that we have a good, local, corporate lawyer. He or she will know all the local laws and regulations.\n#Person1#: That's very important. A friend recommended a good law firm to me. We'll need someone to hire staff.\n#Person2#: I think that we should send one of our HR people to do that. I don't think we should use an agency, because they won't be familiar with the type of people we employ. Have we decide on the location of the branch office?\n#Person1#: Yes. We have. We chose the location in the northeast of the city, not too far from the airport and on the edge of the CBD.\n#Person2#: Why didn't we choose an office in the CBD?\n#Person1#: The offices there were too expensive. Have we negotiated any contracts yet?\n#Person2#: Yes. We'Ve signed two contracts with companies that we already do work for in other countries. We hope to sign another three this month.\n#Person1#: When will the branch office open?\n#Person2#: Hopefully next month. Everything is a little rushed. We should be able to set up our branch office and expand our business quickly.\n#Person1#: Has and advertising campaign been prepared?\n#Person2#: Yes, it has. We're going to target the business community through business magazine.\n#Person1#: I made plenty of business contract on my last visit and through the embassy. We should be able to get plenty of customers.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will need a lawyer and send one of their HR people to hire staff for their new branch office. #Person1# chose the location in the northeast of the city. #Person2# has signed two contracts and hopes the branch office will open next month with the advertising campaign prepared.","topic":"new branch"}
{"fname":"train_1274","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, have you got the exact number of people who are going take part in this activity?\n#Person2#: Yes, there are 62 in totals, and 2 of them still can't be sure.\n#Person1#: They always push the time. How many of them are over fifty?\n#Person2#: 6. So we should give them special attention. Some of them don't have a good health.\n#Person1#: OK, I see. As far as you think, how many buses should we get for them?\n#Person2#: 2 should be enough, for each one has at least 30 seats. There will be some seats to spare.\n#Person1#: I'll call the bus charter later. And have you announced the itinerary of this journey to all of them?\n#Person2#: Yes, most of them think it's good. But, some people have different opinions. They consider we should arrange some challenging activities.\n#Person1#: That's possible. At that time, they can choose any activity they like.\n#Person2#: That's good. I'll tell them later. And what kind of medicine we should be prepared?\n#Person1#: Let me think! Pills for carsick, traditional medicine for cold, some painkillers and something like that.\n#Person2#: OK, we should get them ready this afternoon.\n#Person1#: One more thing, have you got all people's phone numbers?\n#Person2#: Oh, God. I've almost forgotten. I'll get it done right away.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for an activity. They have got 62 people, including 6 over fifty. They plan to get two buses and let people choose the activities they like. They will get the medicine ready this afternoon. #Person2# will get all people's phone numbers.","topic":"prepare for activity"}
{"fname":"train_1275","dialogue":"#Person1#: The government is going to organize a folk-custom activity at the end of the month. And our community is supposed to put on a performance.\n#Person2#: What kind of performance? A lion dance?\n#Person1#: Stuff like that but I think the lion dance is a bit too difficult and dangerous.\n#Person2#: Sure, you'll be dancing with lions. What do you expect? Then what about Range Dance which we did before.\n#Person1#: Good idea. Shall we get everyone in the community?\n#Person2#: Maybe not. I think we should just focus on the retired people.\n#Person1#: I know that they already have a Range Dance team and then what we need is just to do some rehearsals.\n#Person2#: What about the costumes?\n#Person1#: We can raise money in the community. You know each family 10 yuan maybe.\n#Person2#: Try something new. We can find a supporting agency.\n#Person1#: Great idea. There is a travel agency nearby who would love to be our sponsor. It's a perfect chance for them to promote ethnic tourism.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to do Range Dance for the folk-custom activity. They will focus on the retired people and ask a travel agency to be their sponsor.","topic":"folk-custom activity"}
{"fname":"train_1276","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any plan to buy a house in this city?\n#Person2#: Absolutely we need a house here. But what makes me upset is the prices in this city.\n#Person1#: Our monthly salary can not buy one square meter of the house here.\n#Person2#: It is depressing to hear the price goes higher and higher.\n#Person1#: More and more people need to buy houses, but the market can not meet the needs, so this caused the bubble in real estate industry.\n#Person2#: And the rich still wants to buy more, even though they have at least one house to live.\n#Person1#: Have you watched the TV series, Humble Abode?\n#Person2#: Yes, it displays some social problems and interprets the values of our white-collars.\n#Person1#: I really, really want a house, even though it is small like a snail house.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are upset because the house price in this city goes higher and higher and they cannot afford it. They also discuss the reasons behind it.","topic":"house price"}
{"fname":"train_1277","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did her boss say to you?\n#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work.\n#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.\n#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s not in the mood for working.","topic":"beef up"}
{"fname":"train_1278","dialogue":"#Person1#: I will take the coat. Do you receive checks?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Please give me a receipt.\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir, you have to pay in the check-out counter. It's there.\n#Person1#: OK, please wrap it for me first.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to pay in the check-out counter.","topic":"pay by check"}
{"fname":"train_1279","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to order now?\n#Person2#: This all looks good! I think we know what we want.\n#Person1#: Please let me point out the chef's special, which is blackened catfish.\n#Person2#: I am dieting, so could the chef prepare the food with no extra sauce?\n#Person1#: We are always happy to adjust our cooking to meet your needs.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me if there are any entrees that are vegetarian?\n#Person1#: The cashew broccoli noodles or the cheese and veggie enchiladas would be an excellent choice.\n#Person2#: I am going to go with the grilled shrimp with garlic sauce. I would like the garlic sauce on the side.\n#Person1#: Would you like your salad brought to you with your entree, or would you like it served now?\n#Person2#: You can serve our salads with our dinner.","summary":"#Person2# is dieting and wants vegetarian entrees. #Person1# gives some recommendations and will serve #Person2#'s salad with #Person2#'s dinner.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_1280","dialogue":"#Person1#: I came in to see how my home inspection went.\n#Person2#: First of all, I need to share what the purpose of a home inspection is. Do you understand what I was doing there?\n#Person1#: I had a home inspection before, but didn't really understand it.\n#Person2#: I help you spot potential problems with the home before you purchase it.\n#Person1#: The owner said that the roof had leaked, but that he got it fixed last month.\n#Person2#: Sellers aren't really all that objective. They may have gotten used to a leaky faucet, but it is still broken.\n#Person1#: Are the sellers responsible for fixing the problems with the house?\n#Person2#: The owners may wish to pay to have the problems fixed, or maybe the price of the house can be reduced.\n#Person1#: Did you find a lot of things wrong during the home inspection?\n#Person2#: The house has a very outdated electrical system. Many of the switches and outlets do not work and are unsafe.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to spot potential problems with the home before #Person1# purchases it and finds the house has a very outdated electrical system and unsafe outlets.","topic":"home inspection"}
{"fname":"train_1281","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello? Ms. Patterson? This is Bill from Workmate calling. I'm just wondering if you had a chance to look over the estimate I sent for your gala dinner project next month. . . As I said in my email, we can help you with production according to your needs, but we will only be able to give insite management support services on a limited basis.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I reviewed your estimate. But it seems like the project blueprint you sent with the estimate is not quite what we had in mind. Did you get a copy of the specs for this project?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have several copies, but they're all different versions. . . The latest I have is version 12, is that current?\n#Person2#: No. Later we decided to opt for the prior outline, version 7.\n#Person1#: Hold on, let me pull up your version 7 requirements. . . Oh yes, no wonder our estimate is a little different from what you had in mind. I see the version 7 also includes 6 additional hostesses and a cocktail self-serve bar that wasn't in the version 12. That will definitely add to your cost on this project. . .","summary":"Ms. Patterson finds Bill's estimate for the gala dinner project is not quite what they had in mind. Bill finds that Ms. Patterson decided to opt for version 7 but Bill used version 12. Bill will fix it.","topic":"estimate"}
{"fname":"train_1282","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, so are you ready to learn how to bake a cake?\n#Person2#: Almost, let me just put my apron on.\n#Person1#: OK, so the first thing we are going to do is pre-heat the oven, that way we have it at the desired temperature once we finish preparing everything. Set it to three hundred and seventy five degrees Fahrenheit.\n#Person2#: Got it.\n#Person1#: No we are gonna make the batter. Take some butter and sugar and mix it lightly until you have a nice consistency. Then add some vanilla extract and eggs and continue mixing.\n#Person2#: Do I have to use a whisk or can I use the electric mixer?\n#Person1#: Go ahead and use the mixer, but put it on medium speed. I'm gonna sift the flour and baking powder separately and then we can mix it with milk and the rest of the ingredients.\n#Person2#: OK, so now we need a baking pan right?\n#Person1#: Yeah, but grease and flour it first so the cake won't stick to it when it bakes.\n#Person2#: Done. So how long do we bake it for?\n#Person1#: We can leave it in there for about twenty five minutes. Then we let it cool for ten minutes before we remove the cake from the pan.\n#Person2#: Wow! This was a lot easier than I thought!","summary":"#Person1# teaches #Person2# how to bake a cake. The steps include pre-heating the oven, making the batter, mixing the ingredients, preparing the baking pan, and baking. #Person2# finds it was a lot easier than #Person2# thought.","topic":"bake a cake"}
{"fname":"train_1283","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Room Reservation Service. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. This is Mrs. Davinson. I'd like to reserve a two-room suite for tonight.\n#Person1#: Let me see. Yeah, There are two such rooms left. May I have your name please?\n#Person2#: Mrs. Davinson. Mary Davison. M-A-R-Y, mary. D-A-V-I-N-S-O-N. Davison.\n#Person1#: OK. I've got it.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye.\n#Person1#: Good-bye.","summary":"#Person1# helps Mrs. Davinson to reserve a two-room suite for tonight.","topic":"reserve a room"}
{"fname":"train_1284","dialogue":"#Person1#: Frank, we've got a problem. We don't have enough money to pay the rent this month. I think I'd better ask Mon and Dad for a loan, or ask my boss for a raise.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't know. But maybe I'd better not take another English course this semester.","summary":"#Person1# and Frank talk about how to pay the rent.","topic":"rent"}
{"fname":"train_1285","dialogue":"#Person1#: What was it like working with those young stars?\n#Person2#: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn't get along, just because we're girls, there was never a fight. We had a great time.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# working with the young stars was great.","topic":"great experience"}
{"fname":"train_1286","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm fed up with sitting on packing cases, Joe. Don't you think we should buy at least two chairs?\n#Person2#: Do you know how much new chairs cost? One cheap comfortable armchair is eighty pounds.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. It's terrible. But I have an idea. Why don't we look for chairs at a street market? I've always wanted to see one.\n#Person2#: All right. Which one shall we go to?\n#Person1#: Portobello Road, I think. There are a lot of secondhand things there. And we'll have to go tomorrow. It's only open on Saturdays.\n#Person2#: What time do you want to go? Not too early. I hope.\n#Person1#: The guidebook says the market is open from nine to six. It's a very popular market, so we'd better be there when it opens.\n#Person2#: Right. I'll set the alarm.","summary":"#Person1# wants to sit on chairs instead of packing cases but Joe thinks new chairs are expensive. They decide to have a look at the street market tomorrow.","topic":"street market"}
{"fname":"train_1287","dialogue":"#Person1#: We were advised to have a holiday by the lake. What's your opinion?\n#Person2#: I suggest we go to the seashore. I love it there.\n#Person1#: But it is too far away. How about going to the mountains?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to the mountains for holiday.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_1288","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. He's an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the country - Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to name just a few. His name is Chris Cucksy. So Chris, tell us a bit about yourself.\n#Person2#: Well, I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Kansas. I didn't come from a family with wealth or position, but I did manage to get a master's degree in fine arts.\n#Person1#: When did you first start to make art? And what was the turning point in your life that made you an artist?\n#Person2#: I always liked drawing as early as I can remember, so right from then, I knew what I was going to be: an artist.\n#Person1#: What is it that always inspires you to create?\n#Person2#: Nature is the biggest inspiration. I'm always inspired by things of beauty and harmony.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Chris Cucksy, an artist, in #Person1#'s program. Chris introduces himself and tells #Person1# he started drawing very early and he was inspired by nature.","topic":"artist"}
{"fname":"train_1289","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Can I take the test now? I just ..., oh.\n#Person2#: Excuse me? What do you mean? The test ended 10 minutes ago, and you weren't there to take it. Sorry.\n#Person1#: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Come on. Come on. That's not fair.\n#Person2#: What do you mean it's not fair. Everyone else was there. So, why weren't you in class?\n#Person1#: Uh, my bus didn't come this morning on time. That's why.\n#Person2#: Um. Are you sure? Your friend, Tony, made it to class, and he said you were still in bed an hour ago.\n#Person1#: Uhh, yeah, well, that might be true, but I really need to take the test.\n#Person2#: Wait. Don't you realize that you just lied to me?\n#Person1#: Uh, well, listen. Mrs. Smith. Listen. My alarm didn't go off this morning, so it's not my fault I came late.\n#Person2#: So, you're blaming your alarm clock again? It's still your responsibility to be here. Wasn't that your excuse the last two times you missed class?\n#Person1#: But Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith.\n#Person2#: Listen. You know the policy of our program. If you miss a test for an unexcused reason ... and a lie is definitely unexcused, then you get a zero on the test. There are no exceptions.\n#Person1#: Mrs. Smith. Why don't you want to help me? You never help me. I mean I really need to pass this class.\n#Person2#: No, no. no. Listen to yourself. You're playing what we call the victim. You made some bad choices, and now you have to accept the consequences. Remember: When you point your finger at someone else, like me in this case, three fingers are pointing back at you.\n#Person1#: But Mrs. Smith. I lose my scholarship if I do poorly in the class; my parents will be really disappointed in me.\n#Person2#: I'm really sorry, but that's not my problem. [Oh, Mrs. Smith!] I can't help you with that. Don't try to shift the blame here. [Mrs. Smith!] You painted yourself into a corner. You need to be accountable for your own actions instead of trying to weasel out of your responsibility. While you aren't doing well in my class though, I must say I almost have to give you an A grade for trying to dodge the outcome of your bad choices.\n#Person1#: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith.\n#Person2#: Listen. You are learning one thing.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: My name.\n#Person1#: Agh.","summary":"#Person1# wants to take a test but the test has ended. #Person1# explains the bus didn't come on time, but Mrs. Smith realizes it's a lie. Then #Person1# blames the alarm clock. Mrs. Smith asks #Person1# to accept the consequences because #Person1# made some bad choices. Mrs. Smith thinks #Person1# should not shift the blame here and weasel out of responsibility.","topic":"take the test"}
{"fname":"train_1290","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do we have to walk to the station? And where is it?\n#Person2#: It's just down that road...I think.\n#Person1#: Look! There's a policeman! Ask him the way.\n#Person2#: All right. I'll go and ask him.\n#Person1#: (pause for 6 seconds) So,what did he say?\n#Person2#: Well, we have to walk down this road, take the first turning on the left. Then walk until we come to the river and...\n#Person1#: The river?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's over there, and there's a bridge. Across the bridge, we will be able to see some road signs which will tell us the way.\n#Person1#: But how far is it? How long does it take to walk there?\n#Person2#: About fifteen minutes, if we walk quickly.\n#Person1#: Fifteen minutes! We may be late for the train. And with these heavy bags, too! I think we ought to take a taxi.\n#Person2#: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot.\n#Person1#: Well, I can't possibly carry this bag any farther.\n#Person2#: All right. Let me take it, then.\n#Person1#: Don't be silly. You can't carry two bags at the same time.\n#Person2#: Yes, I can. The bags aren't that heavy...hmm!\n#Person1#: You see! They're heavier than you thought!\n#Person2#: Perhaps it's not such a bad idea after all.\n#Person1#: What isn't such a bad idea? What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Taxi! Taxi!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to the station. #Person1# suggests taking a taxi after #Person2# asks a policeman the way. #Person2# thinks they can get there quickly on foot but changes #Person2#'s mind when #Person2# realizes how heavy their bags are.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_1291","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, this must be the National Library.\n#Person2#: I guess so. Oh, no! I don't think it's open today. Look, it says 'Closed Tuesdays'.\n#Person1#: Well, we'll just have to come back tomorrow.\n#Person2#: But we're supposed to go on that tour tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's right. I forgot all about it. How about the day after tomorrow then?\n#Person2#: It's Ok with me.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will come back to the library the day after tomorrow.","topic":"closed library"}
{"fname":"train_1292","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, Cathy, do we know when the visitors from India are coming?\n#Person2#: We offered them 3 choices, the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May. And they chose the earliest one, which is good actually with the exams coming up in May.\n#Person1#: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 12?\n#Person2#: Yes, they said 12 at first, but changed to 10 this morning.\n#Person1#: Good. We have 8 weeks to prepare. Here are my suggestions. On the first day, a welcome party. Then they can visit the schools in the district on the second and third days.\n#Person2#: We've got to remember this group wants to look at how computers are being used in the classroom.\n#Person1#: Exactly. So I want to ask Mr. Goodman to give them a talk on this on the afternoon of the third day.\n#Person2#: That'll fit in very nicely.\n#Person1#: And on their last day, they want to do some sightseeing. We could take them on a tour of London. But many of them may have been there already. And Schottland will be too far away.\n#Person2#: Why not take them for a walk along the coast? It should be interesting.\n#Person1#: Good idea, Cathy. I'm sure they'll like it.","summary":"Cathy tells #Person1# 10 visitors from India are coming at the end of March. They are planning a welcome party, a talk on how computers are being used in the classroom, and some sightseeing along the coast.","topic":"visitors"}
{"fname":"train_1293","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike, I'm going to Washington tomorrow, do you have anything to be taken to professor Yang?\n#Person2#: Yes, Helen. I finished the article, if you will take it to him that will save me a trip.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to.\n#Person2#: Please ask him to read the article and point out any mistakes and I will try to correct them when I take it back.\n#Person1#: Have you printed it out?\n#Person2#: Not yet. Someone else is using the machine.\n#Person1#: Then can you print it before 4:50?\n#Person2#: Sure, I will take it to your office.","summary":"Helen will help to take Mike's paper to Professor Yang in Washington and ask Yang to point out the mistakes.","topic":"take the paper"}
{"fname":"train_1294","dialogue":"#Person1#: The WHO reports about 1. 6 billion adults were overweight. Of which at least 400 million were too fat.\n#Person2#: Fatness can bring more trouble for People.\n#Person1#: What's worse, men who were overweight at the age of 18 had nearly 50% less chance of being married by their 30s and 40s.\n#Person2#: You mean women list a man's appearance first?\n#Person1#: Sure! 500,000 Swedish men born between 1951 and 1961 were surveyed.\n#Person2#: I must watch my weight from now on.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you should in my opinion.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about how fatness may bring trouble to people. #Person2# will watch #Person2#'s weight.","topic":"fatness"}
{"fname":"train_1295","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look so fit, Nathan? What do you often do at the gym?\n#Person2#: Well, I try to work on specific back and lower back muscles with barbells. But I don't like gyms so much, you know.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: Because I find that many gyms are not really gyms, there just socializing places. You just sit on a machine and talk with others for like 45 minutes, \n#Person1#: Uhh, I see.","summary":"Nathan tells #Person1# he doesn't like gyms because they are just socializing places.","topic":"gym"}
{"fname":"train_1296","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello and welcome to our program, Working Abroad. Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence. How long have you been living there?\n#Person2#: since nineteen eighty two, but when I went there in nineteen eighty two, I plan to stay for only 6 months.\n#Person1#: Why did you change your mind?\n#Person2#: Well, soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's Top companies, Ferragamo, so I decided to stay.\n#Person1#: Oh, lucky. Do you still work for Ferragamo now?\n#Person2#: No, I left there in nineteen eighty eight. I've been a free designer since then. I've designed for some Italian companies as well as to American companies and in the last 5 years I've also been designing for the British company Burberry.\n#Person1#: What have you been designing for them?\n#Person2#: Mostly handbags and sometimes shoes and leather jackets.\n#Person1#: How's your industry changed since nineteen eighty two?\n#Person2#: It's become a lot more competitive because the quality of products from other countries has improved a lot, but Italian quality and design is still world famous.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Susan Hill, a Londoner who lives and works in Italy, on #Person1#'s program, Working Abroad. Susan went to Italy in 1982 and got a job there. She now works as a designer. She thinks her industry has become more competitive since 1982.","topic":"work abroad"}
{"fname":"train_1297","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tina, my shirt is too tight, isn't it? Some of my friends were laughing at me today.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is a little tight. Let's buy you a new one. Oh look here, dear. This shirt costs only $24 on the Internet. I've seen it for 40 in the shops.\n#Person1#: But don't you think it looks rather unfashionable?\n#Person2#: No, I think it will suit you well. I'm going to buy you one.\n#Person1#: On the Internet?\n#Person2#: Yes, then we don't have to go out. They say it can be delivered in 48 hours.\n#Person1#: But I don't think it's safe to share our credit card information with a stranger.\n#Person2#: That's not a problem. They have a third party safety control.\n#Person1#: But I can't try it on before buying.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. They have different sizes and colors. I will order your size and your favorite color, brown, right?\n#Person1#: But what if I'm not satisfied with the quality?\n#Person2#: If we are not satisfied. We will return the T-shirt and they will return our money.\n#Person1#: Ok, then let's try shopping on the Internet.","summary":"Tina wants to buy #Person1# a new shirt online and persuades #Person1# that there's a third party safety control and they can return the T-shirt if #Person1#'s not satisfied. #Person1# agrees to try.","topic":"shopping online"}
{"fname":"train_1298","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to mail these books and clothes to Australia. How much will that cost?\n#Person2#: It depends on how much they weigh. Let's see, it's 5 pounds. So that will be $30.\n#Person1#: Let me take some stuff out to make it cheaper. There, how much now?\n#Person2#: It's 4 pounds now, so that will be $25.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll take out a few more items. Alright, how about now?\n#Person2#: Now it comes to $15 at 2 and a half pounds.\n#Person1#: OK, that works. Can I get a shipping number so that I know when it arrives?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. We also offer insurance for $5.\n#Person1#: No, thanks.\n#Person2#: Would you like express shipping for an extra $10?\n#Person1#: No, regular shipping is fine.","summary":"#Person1# wants to mail some books and clothes to Australia. #Person1# keeps taking out some stuff until it only costs $15 and refuses #Person2#'s offer on insurance and express shipping.","topic":"mail"}
{"fname":"train_1299","dialogue":"#Person1#: Aren't you getting off at the next stop?\n#Person2#: You're right. That's where I usually get off for the office. But it's early so I thought I'd stay on as far as the High Street and do a couple of things there.\n#Person1#: Some shopping?\n#Person2#: Yes, after I've given this book back, I've just finished the last chapter and it's a few days late, so I have to pay a fine, but it is worth it.\n#Person1#: Then, which shop are you going to? You said you need a new jacket.\n#Person2#: I've already bought it. I'm going to buy Adele's new CD.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# will get off at the High Street to do some shopping after paying the fine for a late book return.","topic":"get off"}
{"fname":"train_1300","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in, please.\n#Person2#: Good morning! I am Anna Lu. I've come for an interview which was arranged.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. I am Jack White, Personnel Manager. Take a seat, please.\n#Person2#: Glad to meet you, Mr. White.\n#Person1#: Miss Lu, have you got any experience in restaurant service?\n#Person2#: Yes. Since I entered college, I have been working at a fast food restaurant as a part-time waitress.\n#Person1#: For how long?\n#Person2#: 3 years.\n#Person1#: Our restaurant receives a lot of foreign customers. Can you serve them in English?\n#Person2#: That's why I applied for this job. Now I am studying Hotel English in my college, and I am quite familiar with the western courtesy and restaurant etiquette. I am sure my public relation skills will leave a strong impression on your customers.\n#Person1#: You must know our working hours are very long and overtime work is frequent.\n#Person2#: I don't mind that.\n#Person1#: I think I will give you a 3 months ' trial. The salary for this period is 800 yuan a month with no bonus. After that period if we both feel satisfied, a formal contract would be signed.\n#Person2#: When am I supposed to start working?\n#Person1#: Next monday. Bring your resume and diploma with you.\n#Person2#: Yes, I will. Thank you, Mr. White. Goodbye!\n#Person1#: Goodbye!","summary":"Anna Lu comes to Mr. White to apply for a job in a restaurant and shares her previous working experience as a part-time waitress. Mr. White'll give her a 3 months' trial.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1301","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order, madam?\n#Person2#: I'm on a diet. So I have to avoid food containing too much fat. Do you have vegetarian dishes?\n#Person1#: Yes, We do have some choices for ladies like you. What about some green salad?\n#Person2#: Does it taste good?\n#Person1#: Sure. It's a popular dish among young ladies.\n#Person2#: I think I'll try it.\n#Person1#: We have three kinds of dressings for salad. Italian, French and Thousand Island. Which one would you like?\n#Person2#: French, please.\n#Person1#: OK. Do you want to order something else?\n#Person2#: Milan Style Macaroni. Don't put sugar or salt on it, please.","summary":"#Person2#'s on a diet and orders a green salad with French dressing and Milan Style Macaroni under #Person1#'s recommendation.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_1302","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to order a restock on my minibar.\n#Person2#: You finished everything in there, sir?\n#Person1#: Absolutely everything.\n#Person2#: What would you like to order?\n#Person1#: Three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam.\n#Person2#: Uh-huh. What else do you want?\n#Person1#: The apples were great. Could you bring a couple more up?\n#Person2#: No problem. Is there anything else I can get for you?\n#Person1#: Some grape juice would also be nice.\n#Person2#: I'll get all of that for you right away. Someone should be up shortly","summary":"#Person1# orders a restock including drinks and fruit for #Person1#'s minibar with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"order a restock"}
{"fname":"train_1303","dialogue":"#Person1#: Howdy! Nice car! What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: I don't know! This stupid old car started spewing white smoke and it just died on me. Luckily, I managed to start it up and drive it here. What do you think it is?\n#Person1#: Not sure yet. How about you pop the hood and we can take a look. Mmmm, it doesn't look good.\n#Person2#: What do you mean? My daddy gave me this car for my birthday last month. It's brand new!\n#Person1#: Well missy, the white smoke that you saw is steam from the radiator. You overheated your engine so now the pistons are busted and so is your transmission. You should have called us and we could have towed you over here when your car died.\n#Person2#: Ugh. . . So how long is this going to take? An hour?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid a bit more than that. We need to order the spare parts, take apart your electrical system, fuel pump and engine and then put it back together again. You are going to have to leave it here for at least two weeks.\n#Person2#: What! How am I supposed to get to school or go shopping? This is not happening!","summary":"#Person2#'s car started spewing white smoke and just died. #Person1# helps check the car and thinks that #Person2#'s car needs a two-week repair.","topic":"car repair"}
{"fname":"train_1304","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, what is your trouble?\n#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.\n#Person1#: Have you any aches and pains?\n#Person2#: Yes, my back aches.\n#Person1#: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?\n#Person2#: It began the night before last.\n#Person1#: You have a temperature, but it's nothing serious. It's probably just the flu. I'll give you a prescription. Take this to the chemist's. Take one tablet every four hours. You should stay in bed tom\n#Person2#: Lots of people are ill at the moment.\n#Person1#: It's this cold weather we're having.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't feel well. The doctor thinks it's probably the flu and gives #Person1# a prescription.","topic":"see the doctor"}
{"fname":"train_1305","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to go to the theater with me tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Have you got the tickets?\n#Person1#: That's coincidence, someone's just returned two tickets and I picked them.\n#Person2#: Matinee or evening?\n#Person1#: Evening.\n#Person2#: Circle or stalls?\n#Person1#: Stalls.\n#Person2#: Wonderful, I'll go with you.","summary":"#Person1# got theatre tickets and invites #Person2# to go together.","topic":"theater invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1306","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anyone home? Jen!\n#Person2#: I'm in the kitchen. . . let yourself in!\n#Person1#: Wow! You're really working up a storm!\n#Person2#: I know. I've even worked up a sweat.\n#Person1#: You look like a cooking show host--only messier.","summary":"#Person1# visits Jen and Jen's working up a storm in the kitchen.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1307","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a family tradition at Christmas time?\n#Person2#: We have so Ay! But my favorite happens at Christmas Eve.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: Well, all the brothers and sisters get together and fill the Christmas stockings for the litt 1e kids.\n#Person1#: That's it? That's the tradition?\n#Person2#: Well, in fact it's fun for us to just be together that night and do this one thing.\n#Person1#: I guess the spirit of it is what really makes any tradition fun.\n#Person2#: You should be there some Christmas Eve.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about family traditions at Christmas time. #Person2# tells #Person1# bothers and sisters like filling Christmas stockings for little kids on Christmas Eve. #Person1# thinks it incredible.","topic":"Christmas tradition"}
{"fname":"train_1308","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for your letter.\n#Person2#: Is your waist any better?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm feeling very well these days.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you are getting better.\n#Person1#: And I was glad to receive your letter.\n#Person2#: Then when will you be back again?\n#Person1#: I will be back again next Wednesday.\n#Person2#: I hope to see you at that time again. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# thanks for #Person2#'s letter and #Person2# inquires about #Person1#'s waist problem. #Person1#'ll be back again next Wednesday.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1309","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go see pandas! The news said that two pandas arrived at the zoo last week.\n#Person2#: Great! I would like to see cute pandas, too.\n#Person1#: How can we get there?\n#Person2#: We can take the MET and get off at the Zoo Station.\n#Person1#: OK! Let's go.\n#Person2#: ( At the zoo ) Wow! This zoo is really huge.\n#Person1#: Yes, you can find hundreds of various animals here. It is the biggest zoo in Taiwan.\n#Person2#: Look at the map. It has different areas, such as marine lives, mammals, polar animals and insects.\n#Person1#: Where can find the pandas? I think we are here to see the pandas.\n#Person2#: We have to go to the mammal area. We are at the gate right now. We need to go straight from here and turn left and go along to the end and make anotherleft turn.\n#Person1#: It should take at least 20 minutes to get there. Are there any shuttle buses running place to place around the whole zoo?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# go to the zoo to see the newly-arrived pandas, but it's difficult to find the pandas because it's the biggest zoo in Taiwan. They have to go to the mammal area which is far away.","topic":"visit the zoo"}
{"fname":"train_1310","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think it's high time we had lunch.\n#Person2#: Of course. I can eat a horse now.\n#Person1#: I am sorry for that. I was so attracted by the beautiful scenery.\n#Person2#: Where shall we go now? A Chinese restaurant or a local one?\n#Person1#: I suppose the local one.","summary":"#Person1# suggests having lunch and #Person2#'s hungry. They decide to go to a local restaurant.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1311","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're going to the movies. Will you join us?\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry I can't.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I have some business to attend to.\n#Person1#: Then would you like to have lunch with us?\n#Person2#: I'd love to but I have to help John with his math problems right now.\n#Person1#: Would you like me to give you a lift?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. His home is not far and I can walk there.\n#Person1#: Come on. It's no trouble at all.\n#Person2#: Ok, thank you.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to watch movies and have lunch but #Person2# isn't available.","topic":"entertainment invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1312","dialogue":"#Person1#: what do you hope to do when you finish university?\n#Person2#: I'd like to go into management. I'Ve applied for several jobs already and I'm hopeful that I'll get some job offers. How about you?\n#Person1#: after I graduate, I have to do some more studies to pass exams to become a lawyer. I think I'Ve got a good chance of passing. There's a possibility of getting a job with a law firm in London, provide\n#Person2#: we both have to overcome several obstacles if we are to achieve our ambitions.\n#Person1#: if life were easy, then we'd achieve our ambition quickly and then get bored.\n#Person2#: unfortunately, it's inevitable that some people are going to work hard yet not succeed.\n#Person1#: that's why ambition need to be realistic. You can't achieve something that's totally unrealistic.\n#Person2#: as long as you plan carefully, most thing are possible. It's always good to have a backup plan in case things go wrong.\n#Person1#: I think it's important to be successful in a field you are truly interested in, not something that other people force you to be interested it.\n#Person2#: my father wanted me to become a doctor, but I knew it would be impossible for me to be successful in that field.\n#Person1#: I hope my parents don't try to interfere in my choice of career.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss their ambitions after graduation. They think they should plan carefully and have realistic ambitions. They also think it important to do something they're truly interested in.","topic":"future ambitions"}
{"fname":"train_1313","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?\n#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from once currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.\n#Person1#: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around.\n#Person2#: I sometimes use traveller's cheques, but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash.\n#Person1#: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills? I use direct debit.\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. It save me a lot of time. I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines.\n#Person1#: That's good idea. You don't need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that. I suppose you have a mortgage too.\n#Person2#: Yes. My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage. There's a lot of competition between banks nowadays. Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others.\n#Person1#: I have a deposit account with my bank. There are some restrictions on withdrawing money, but the interest rate is much higher.\n#Person2#: I don't have one. I prefer to buy shares. My bank also provides a share trading service. It's cheap and easy to use.\n#Person1#: That's great. But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss services offered by the bank that they use most, including cheque service, mortgage, and interest rate.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_1314","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is how a holiday should be. Relaxing on the beach with a nice cool drink.\n#Person2#: Isn't it wonderful here? The kids are enjoying themselves in the swimming pool. I hope it's safe.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about them. They're very responsible. Besides, there are many people there and there's lifeguard employed by the hotel. Waiter! Could I have another drink pleas? Thank you. So, what shall we do this evening?\n#Person2#: The kids said that they wanted to go to a party at the hotel. There's a special one just for kids.\n#Person1#: So, we could try that restaurant that was recommended in the guidebook. Then we could go to a club. We haven't been to one for ages.\n#Person2#: That's a great idea. We can really enjoy ourselves without worrying about the kids.\n#Person1#: Now, how about going for a swim in the sea? We shouldn't sunbathe all day.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are sunbathing and decide to try a recommended restaurant in the guidebook in the evening when kids go to a hotel party.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_1315","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, have you finished your English composition?\n#Person2#: No. But I'm working on it.\n#Person1#: Class starts in twenty minutes. You have to turn it in at the beginning of class today.\n#Person2#: I know. I know!\n#Person1#: Do you think you can finish it on time?\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll get it done very soon. I'm almost finished.\n#Person1#: You'd better hurry!\n#Person2#: Well, it would be a lot easier to finish if you stopped talking to me.\n#Person1#: Sorry!","summary":"Peter's busy working on the English composition which should be turned in in twenty minutes while #Person1# keeps hurrying him.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1316","dialogue":"#Person1#: I remember you said that you like China because it has cheap beers.\n#Person2#: Yes, unbelievably cheap. Carlsborg is less than $ 1.\n#Person1#: Why do you drink? I mean, where does drinking get you?\n#Person2#: It's fashionable.\n#Person1#: Come on, you don't even know that blinds following is a sign of immaturity.\n#Person2#: Mary, it's not about the blind following. What matter is I enjoy in drinking. It's like when you get off of work. You're so tired. You need to get relaxed. You can't just turn on the TV and keep watch the programs until you fall asleep. You need to make your after work time more fun.\n#Person1#: How? By drinking?\n#Person2#: Drinking is just part of it. I mean, you have a bunch of friends coming by and having fun. You drink and talk. And the more you drink, the more you talk. It makes me so relaxed.\n#Person1#: When did you begin to drink?\n#Person2#: It's a long time ago. When I first went to a bar to pick up girls there, I saw the most beautiful girl sitting and sipping a coke. Then I went up to her and said'can I buy you a drink? '\n#Person1#: And then?\n#Person2#: Then I talked to her and got her number. You know what? When you don't know what to say? Just drink.\n#Person1#: So you get drunk every day?","summary":"#Person1# tells Mary #Person1# likes drinking because drinking is fashionable and relaxing. #Person1# also shares with Mary #Person1#'s first experience of drinking.","topic":"drinking"}
{"fname":"train_1317","dialogue":"#Person1#: My old man always harps on me.\n#Person2#: So does my father. I'm already used to it.\n#Person1#: But I can't bear it, John.\n#Person2#: How dare you say that? What they do is just for our good.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but he really puts blame on me.","summary":"#Person1# complains to John about #Person1#'s dad's blame.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_1318","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard that we will have reorganization?\n#Person2#: No, really?\n#Person1#: Yes, flexible, aggressive and creative people are urgently needed in the marketing department.\n#Person2#: Who will be there?\n#Person1#: James is going to be packed off there.\n#Person2#: That is good. He can leave you alone this time.","summary":"#Person1# shares with #Person2# the news of reorganization.","topic":"reorganization"}
{"fname":"train_1319","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mike. You've been surfing the Net for quite a while. What on earth are you searching for?\n#Person2#: It's something relative hackers. I often hear people talking about them, but I don't know much about them.\n#Person1#: Well, roughly speaking, a hacker is a computer buff.\n#Person2#: You mean a guy using enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the computer?\n#Person1#: You can say that.\n#Person2#: But why are people always having such a negative attitude towards them?\n#Person1#: They must have mixed hackers with crackers.\n#Person2#: What is crackers then?\n#Person1#: There is another group of people who loudly call themselves hackers, but they aren't. They break into computers and break the phone system. Real hackers call these people crackers, and want nothing to do with them.\n#Person2#: So they are two totally different concepts.\n#Person1#: Well, the real hackers mostly think crackers are lazy, irresponsible and not very bright, and feel that being able to break security does make you a hacker any more than being able to start cars without keys makes you an automotive engineer. Unfortunately, many journalists and writers have been fooled into using the word hacker to describe crackers. This irritates real hackers to no end.\n#Person2#: I see. Then the basic different is, hackers build things, crackers break them.\n#Person1#: You got it.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mike about the definition of hacker and cracker and explains the differences as the word hacker is often misused to describe crackers.","topic":"hacker and cracker"}
{"fname":"train_1320","dialogue":"#Person1#: Kate, what do you like to do tonight? Do you often go to the movies?\n#Person2#: Of course. I often go to the movies.\n#Person1#: There's a good movie called Summer in Beijing.\n#Person2#: I heard it's a very good movie.\n#Person1#: Let's find out what time it starts.\n#Person2#: Let's look at the newspaper.\n#Person1#: Here it is. It starts at 8 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Wonderful. I'm so excited.","summary":"#Person1# invites Kate to go to the movie tonight and Kate agrees.","topic":"movie invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1321","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here we are, Ryan! This is where we're going to celebrate!\n#Person2#: It's a ETV palace! I'm glad I brought my platinum card.\n#Person1#: You won't need it. Stanley, my best man, is going to treat everybody!\n#Person2#: Where is Stanley? It was his idea to have the bachelor's party at a ETV, wasn't it?\n#Person1#: If it were up to Stanley, we'd have the wedding in the ETV! He loves to sing.\n#Person2#: Then I bet he's really good!\n#Person1#: Well, uh, I'll let you decide that for yourself. He'll be here a little later. Here's our room!","summary":"#Person1# tells Ryan that Stanley will treat everybody in the ETV palace.","topic":"treat"}
{"fname":"train_1322","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the office of the Textile Corporation?\n#Person2#: Yes, What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'm from CTC Trade Company. Here is my card.\n#Person2#: Welcome to our corporation. I'm in charge of the export business.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you here. You're Ms. . . .\n#Person2#: I'm In Hui. Do sit down, won't you?\n#Person1#: Thank you, Ms. In. I'm here to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with your corporation.\n#Person2#: We'd be very glad to do so. Have you seen the exhibits displayed in the hall?\n#Person1#: Yes, I had a look around yesterday. I wish I could have them all. Can you give me a price list with specifications?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. If you make an inquiry, we can make you a firm offer.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# comes to Ms. In to discuss the possibility of establishing business relations with her corporation. Ms. In gives #Person1# a price list with specifications as requested.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_1323","dialogue":"#Person1#: Linda, John and I are going to get married next week.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. Congratulations.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Linda. We would love you to come to our wedding.\n#Person2#: I'd love to. What date is it?\n#Person1#: It's May 1st.\n#Person2#: What day is that?\n#Person1#: It's Saturday. Could you make the time?\n#Person2#: Yes, sure. What time will the wedding begin?\n#Person1#: At nine sharp.\n#Person2#: Very good! I'm looking forward to it. Please give my best regards to John. And I wish you best luck!\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# invites Linda to attend #Person1# and John's wedding on May 1st.","topic":"wedding invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1324","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm having a problem.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: I apparently owe some fees, but I never got the bank statement.\n#Person1#: I do apologize for that.\n#Person2#: My fees went up, but I didn't even know I had fees to pay.\n#Person1#: I see your problem.\n#Person2#: What are you going to do about it?\n#Person1#: I will cancel the fees you owe.\n#Person2#: I don't have to pay any fees?\n#Person1#: You'll only have to pay the initial fee.\n#Person2#: That's fine. I appreciate your help.","summary":"#Person2# owes some fees but doesn't get a bank statement. #Person1# will cancel the extra fees.","topic":"fee cancellation"}
{"fname":"train_1325","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want an American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up.\n#Person1#: What kind of juice do you prefer, sir?\n#Person2#: Grapefruit juice and please make my coffee very strong.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. American breakfast with fried eggs, sunny side up, grapefruit juice and a black coffee. Am I correct, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: Is there any thing else, sir?\n#Person2#: No, that's all.\n#Person1#: Good morning, sir. I've brought the breakfast you ordered.\n#Person2#: Just put it on the table, please.\n#Person1#: Do you need anything else, sir?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. Ah, yes! Can I have some more juice for the minibar?\n#Person1#: What kind of juice would you like, sir?\n#Person2#: Tomato, orange and apple juice, please.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll get them for you right away. Would you please sign this bill first? Thank you, sir.","summary":"#Person2# orders an American breakfast with fried eggs, grapefruit juice, and coffee with #Person1#'s assistance, then he orders tomato, orange, and apple juice for the minibar after the breakfast is brought.","topic":"order breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_1326","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me get last week's notes.\n#Person2#: Yeah, sure, you didn't come to class that day?\n#Person1#: I couldn't come.\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: I wasn't feeling well.\n#Person2#: Here they are.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot ; are these all the notes?\n#Person2#: Oh, no, this is the rest.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: It's no problem at all.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for the notes as #Person1# didn't come to class last week.","topic":"class notes"}
{"fname":"train_1327","dialogue":"#Person1#: When you are in a restaurant and you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?\n#Person2#: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill.\n#Person2#: That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant.\n#Person1#: That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening?\n#Person2#: Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill.\n#Person1#: Did you? How is he these days?\n#Person2#: He seemed ok. We didn't stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other.\n#Person1#: I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it?\n#Person2#: Of course. What do you want to move first?\n#Person1#: Let's move the sofa. Can you get a grip on the bottom at that end? I'll lift this end. I want to move it sideways in that direction.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about ways of attracting the waiter's attention to have him bring the bill. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# had a walk last night. #Person1# requests #Person2# to lift some furniture.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1328","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been standing here since half past seven. Where on earth have you been?\n#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry I'm late. I just couldn't help it.\n#Person1#: It's really very easy saying you're sorry.\n#Person2#: Look, just give me a chance. I can explain it.","summary":"#Person1#'s angry that #Person2#'s late.","topic":"late coming"}
{"fname":"train_1329","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many people are in your family?\n#Person2#: As you know, china has a single-child policy. Therefore, there's just my husband, my daughter and I. What about in your family?\n#Person1#: I have one daughter and one son. Then there's my husband and I. What about your parents? Do they live with your family?\n#Person2#: Not anymore. They live with my brother now. and yours?\n#Person1#: My parents live by themselves now. When they get older, they'll probably go to a retirement home. Do you just have one brother?\n#Person2#: No, I have two older brothers and one younger sister. What about you?\n#Person1#: I also grew up in a big family. I have one older brother and three younger sisters.\n#Person2#: How long have you been married?\n#Person1#: About seven years now. and you?\n#Person2#: I ' Ve been married for about five years. What do you think about divorce?\n#Person1#: It's becoming more and more common. However, I don't ever want to get divorced myself! What about you?\n#Person2#: If my husband cheated on me or treated me badly, I would get a divorce.\n#Person1#: If that happens, maybe you could marry my brother and we could become in-laws!\n#Person2#:  Haha, interesting. I'll keep that in mind, but don't tell my husband.\n#Person1#: Of course not!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the number of their own family members and discuss marriage affairs.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1330","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I order the office supplies that I need?\n#Person2#: Fill out this form with whatever you need. What do you need the most?\n#Person1#: I need many things.\n#Person2#: I can get a few of them right away, but might have to order some.\n#Person1#: I can wait a few days for these items.\n#Person2#: Make sure that you have money allocated for these supplies. How much do you have for office supplies?\n#Person1#: I don't think we have very much money for supplies, but we have a little.\n#Person2#: Would you like them delivered to you or can you come get them here?\n#Person1#: I am not sure yet.\n#Person2#: When you finish completing the request form, we will order and let you know when the supplies are here. Have a great day!\n#Person1#: Good-bye!","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the request form to order office supplies and suggest that #Person1# make sure that there is money allocated for these supplies.","topic":"office supplies"}
{"fname":"train_1331","dialogue":"#Person1#: You didn't show up in the morning meeting. What's up?\n#Person2#: Well, I just came in. I worked overtime yesterday. Some statistics and very important documents seemed to be inaccurate. So I stayed to double check them. The boss was aware of my very late work of last night. So before he left office, he told me I could come one hour later this morning.\n#Person1#: But you still look a little bit tired. What time did you leave?\n#Person2#: It was around 1 thirty in the morning. I guess I didn't fall asleep till 3 because those numbers were involving in my mind. I just couldn't stop thinking about them.\n#Person1#: That's normal after a tense work evening. Working overtime is not always a pleasant experience for me either. Once, I worked overtime everyday for a whole week including the weekend. That really broke my rhythm and I got a little sick later.\n#Person2#: Working at weekend is something I hate to do most.\n#Person1#: But if the company asks, what else can we do?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# didn't show up in the meeting because #Person2# worked overtime last night to doublecheck the accuracy of some statistics. So #Person2# is allowed to come an hour later. Then, #Person1# and #Person2# talk about overtime working.","topic":"work overtime"}
{"fname":"train_1332","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Wilson Association.\n#Person2#: This is Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Tomas.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Tomas left here just a few minutes ago.\n#Person2#: I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line was busy. Will he be back soon?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. He is away for the rest of the day.\n#Person2#: Is there any other way I can reach him?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not, he has gone out of this town on business. May I take a message?\n#Person2#: I have a business appointment with him at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, but I'm afraid I can't make it.\n#Person1#: Would you like to make another appointment?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, I'm leaving here unexpectedly, and I may be away for several days.\n#Person1#: I see. I'll tell Mr. Tomas you've called.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"Brown phones for Mr.Tomas but #Person1# tells Brown he isn't available. Brown requests #Person1# to tell Mr.Tomas that Brown has to cancel the appointment with him.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1333","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?\n#Person2#: We'd like to check out. Would you please give me our bill?\n#Person1#: Certainly. What are your room numbers and your name, please?\n#Person2#: We are in Rooms 204 to 210. I'm Jenny, the tour guide of the group. My room number is 205.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please, Jenny. I'll have your final bill ready in a minute.\n#Person2#: OK, but we're in a bit of a rush. We'd like to go downtown for shopping.\n#Person1#: Sorry to keep you waiting. It'll be just a moment... The total is 3,107 dollars.","summary":"The tour guide Jenny checks serval rooms out at the hotel and asks for the bill with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"hotel checkout"}
{"fname":"train_1334","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Robertson from Australia?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Robertson? Welcome to Beijing!\n#Person2#: How do you do?\n#Person1#: I'm Lily.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's great to meet you, Miss Lily.\n#Person1#: I'm also glad to meet you. Please come this way. That's our car. Your baggage can go in the boot.\n#Person2#: Good.\n#Person1#: Is this your first visit to Beijing?\n#Person2#: This is my first visit to China. It has been my long-cherished desire to pay a visit to your beautiful country.\n#Person1#: You are going to stay in Beijing for...\n#Person2#: Five days. And then I have to fly to Xi'an. My wife will be waiting for me in Hong Kong. But on my way to Hong Kong I will visit Guilin first.\n#Person1#: That's a wonderful idea. Well, Mr. Robertson, were you born in Australia?\n#Person2#: No, I was born in London.\n#Person1#: No wonder I can understand you so well.\n#Person2#: Yes, I speak British English with a bit of an Australian accent.\n#Person1#: I find it hard to understand some Australian friends who speak Australian English.\n#Person2#: Do you? I think it is because we Australians speak very quickly.","summary":"Lily's giving Mr. Robertson a reception who comes to Beijing for the first time. Mr. Robertson tells Lily his travel plan and they talk about the Australian accent.","topic":"tourist reception"}
{"fname":"train_1335","dialogue":"#Person1#: When do you take your winter holiday?\n#Person2#: I usually take it during the second or third week of January.\n#Person1#: Do you like to ski?\n#Person2#: Yes, I love to go skiing.\n#Person1#: Where do you go?\n#Person2#: I go to a hotel in the mountains.\n#Person1#: Is it far from here?\n#Person2#: It's about a hundred miles away.\n#Person1#: Does it get cold?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes! It gets very cold. It snows a lot.\n#Person1#: Do you go alone?\n#Person2#: A couple of my friends usually go with me. Do you want to come along some weekend?\n#Person1#: No, not me. I don't like cold weather.\n#Person2#: I really like it. I love snow!","summary":"#Person2# loves skiing in the mountains with friends during the winter holiday. #Person2# invites #Person1# to come along this weekend but #Person1# doesn't like cold weather.","topic":"go skiing"}
{"fname":"train_1336","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Jackson.\n#Person2#: Hello, Mrs. Jones. Come in and sit down. What's the matter?\n#Person1#: I have a pain in my tooth.\n#Person2#: Do you often have this pain?\n#Person1#: No, I don't. I've never had bad one like it before.\n#Person2#: When did it start?\n#Person1#: Three hours ago.\n#Person2#: You mean it started at one?\n#Person1#: Yes, as soon as I finished lunch.\n#Person2#: Well, have some porridge, milk and soup for meals for two days, and then you'll feel better.\n#Person1#: Can you give me some medicine? It's very painful.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll give you pills. Take one three one three times a day, and come here in three days. I'll pull it if necessary.","summary":"Mrs. Jones has pain in her tooth. Mr. Jackson offers some food suggestions and gives her pills.","topic":"see the doctor"}
{"fname":"train_1337","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm losing my sleep. I feel tired and sleepy all the time. I've got to do something about it.\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry for you. But what are you going to do?\n#Person1#: I want to move out of the dorm and rent a small flat.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. It will be much more convenient for you.\n#Person1#: But I need your help.\n#Person2#: How? To find one person for you?\n#Person1#: Yes\n#Person2#: I'll sleep on it tonight and tell you my decision tomorrow. OK?","summary":"#Person1# is losing sleep. #Person1# wants to move out of the dorm and requests #Person2# to live together.","topic":"request"}
{"fname":"train_1338","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to buy a fridge. What about the quality of higher products? \n#Person2#: I strongly recommend it. As an international enterprise, it produces high quality household appliances. \n#Person1#: Is there a warranty? \n#Person2#: Yes, all their products have warranties. \n#Person1#: How long is it? \n#Person2#: The fridges is covered by a one-year warranty. \n#Person1#: Which model is the best seller of this year? \n#Person2#: This one. How do you like it? \n#Person1#: It's too big for me. Could you recommend something else? \n#Person2#: Sure, this way please. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a fridge and asks about Higher products. #Person2# strongly recommends it and offers a detailed introduction.","topic":"buy a fridge"}
{"fname":"train_1339","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable. \n#Person2#: It's us. \n#Person1#: What do you mean by 'us'? \n#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember? \n#Person1#: What do you mean? We 're talking now, aren't we? \n#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together. \n#Person1#: Yes. I remember. But we never used to argue. You used to think I was wonderful. Where are you going? \n#Person2#: Back to live with my parents. That's something else I used to do before we were married. Remember? ","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# have marital problems and #Person2# decides to live with parents.","topic":"marital problem"}
{"fname":"train_1340","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jane, you look great. \n#Person2#: You too. Have you lost some weight? \n#Person1#: Yes, I took off 4 kilos. I am glad you notice it. \n#Person2#: Not some crazy diet fat I hope. \n#Person1#: No no, I just changed my eating habits. I eat a balance meal. and I eat less than before. \n#Person2#: Good for you, keep it up. ","summary":"#Person1#'s glad that Jane notices that #Person1# lost some weight. #Person1# tells her #Person1# took off 4 kilos by changing eating habits.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_1341","dialogue":"#Person1#: Want to go with me to get some pizza, Sophie?\n#Person2#: No, Black. I'm waiting for a package to be delivered.\n#Person1#: This is why I hate shopping online. It would be faster to just get what you want from the store. Now you have to sit here all day. Isn't Mom home?\n#Person2#: No, Mom went to work.\n#Person1#: Just download an app to keep track of your package. You can just come back when you get a delivery notice.\n#Person2#: No, thanks, Mr. Bossy. Even if they leave the package for a short time, someone could steal it.\n#Person1#: Goodness! You just don't want to be seen with your little brother!\n#Person2#: It's not that. I really did plan to stay home and wait for this package. Why don't we just have pizza delivered?\n#Person1#: Great. More waiting.","summary":"Black suggests going to get some pizza but Sophie's waiting for a package. They finally decide to have the pizza delivered.","topic":"package delivery"}
{"fname":"train_1342","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?\n#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.\n#Person1#: About the job?\n#Person2#: About everything. About catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day and watching the same television program.\n#Person1#: You need a holiday.\n#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, our great great grandfathers had more fun, didn't they? I mean, they haunted for their food and grow their own vegetables and dip things for themselves. We do the same sort of job for years and years. There's no variety in our lives.\n#Person1#: You need a holiday. That's what the matter is with you.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# take a holiday to rest as #Person2# thinks too much about everything around #Person2#.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1343","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Sir. But could you not smoke here? I'm pregnant.\n#Person2#: Of course, I'm sorry, ma'am. I actually hate it too, but I can't quit.\n#Person1#: I know it's not easy, but many of my friends have succeeded in quitting.\n#Person2#: Really? How did they do it?\n#Person1#: They quit for their family, they decided to give up smoking after they got married.\n#Person2#: So, are you married?\n#Person1#: No, I'm only 22 years old.\n#Person2#: Then you must have started smoking at an early age.\n#Person1#: Yes, I started 5 years ago, I was copying my father. Now I know that was a mistake. But it's too late.\n#Person2#: It's not too late. You must believe that if you just try, you can do it.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: So, does your father still smoke?\n#Person1#: Not since he got throat cancer. I was really scared when I was told the news.\n#Person2#: Smoking is really harmful. The earlier you stop smoking the better it is.\n#Person1#: You are right. Anyway, I'll keep trying.","summary":"#Person1# is pregnant and tells #Person2# not to smoke. #Person1# gives #Person2# some suggestions on how to give up smoking.","topic":"give up smoking"}
{"fname":"train_1344","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm having problems getting into the school email system. It keeps telling me that my password is wrong.\n#Person2#: Hum when was the last time you checked your email?\n#Person1#: Beats me! Sometime last week, maybe Monday.\n#Person2#: Well, if you keep having the problem, you can go to the school IT center. Show the teachers there your student card and they will give you a new password. You can then get in with the new one.\n#Person1#: But where is the IT center?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's in the rounds building, behind Frost Wu. Over there, you see?\n#Person1#: Yes, thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. By the way, the center isn't open now. It's closed every Tuesday afternoon. You'd better go there tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# cannot log into the school email system and #Person2# suggests going to the IT centre for help.","topic":"email system problem"}
{"fname":"train_1345","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is it me or is it really hard to understand this speaker?\n#Person2#: You're right, it's not that he has an accent like some of the other speakers from another country. It's just that he is speaking too softly. Do you think it would be rude to ask him to turn his microphone up a little bit?\n#Person1#: I don't think he's wearing one, either that or he's turned it off.\n#Person2#: That's crazy, there must be 400 people here.\n#Person1#: This part of the conference has turned into such a waste of time. Maybe we should leave and try to find another lecture.\n#Person2#: I can't do that. I come here specifically to hear this guys speech. I think I'll just go up to him at the end of the speech and try to ask him some questions.\n#Person1#: Good idea, would you mind if I followed you up there? It might be the only way to get anything out of this hour?\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# cannot understand the speaker because he's speaking too softly. #Person1# wants to leave but chooses to stay with #Person2# who wants to ask the speaker some questions at the end.","topic":"speech"}
{"fname":"train_1346","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jeff, how was your weekend?\n#Person2#: It was great, Mary. How was yours?\n#Person1#: My mother's birthday was Saturday and we had a great time. We had dinner at home and then watched an old movie. When they told me it was almost 70 years old. I thought it was going to be boring. But it was one of the best movies I've ever seen. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I laughed, I cried, I got angry.\n#Person2#: Wow. Now I want to see it.\n#Person1#: I'm dying to watch it again. Hey, why don't we get together and have a party and we can see the movie together.\n#Person2#: That's a great idea. I can bring some friends, if that's OK.\n#Person1#: Sure. I'll ask my mom to watch it with us. She can tell us all about the stars. Let's say 6:00 o'clock on Saturday.","summary":"Mary describes the old movie she watched at the weekend and invites Jeff to have a party to see the movie.","topic":"party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1347","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I saw your ad in today's newspaper. It says that you need to hire an assistant. Can you tell me some information about the job?\n#Person1#: OK. Well, we manage a very busy agency. The assistant will help by answering phones and typing documents. The problem is that you'll have to concentrate in a noisy environment. Can you handle that?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have worked for busy organizations before.\n#Person1#: And how fast can you type?\n#Person2#: I type 60 words per minute.\n#Person1#: Great. Feel free to come down and pick up an application from me. If we hire you, your position will be temporary for the first three months.\n#Person2#: That makes sense. Well, I look forward to meeting you.","summary":"#Person2# consults about the job #Person2# saw in the ad as an assistant in #Person1#'s agency. #Person1# introduces the specific work and asks about #Person2#'s working ability.","topic":"job seeking"}
{"fname":"train_1348","dialogue":"#Person1#: Overseas operator, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I would like to place a collect call.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me the name and number of the person you want?\n#Person2#: Terry and his number is 4562325 8.\n#Person1#: Please wait a moment. It Will take a few seconds to get through.","summary":"The overseas operator serves #Person2# to place a collect call.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1349","dialogue":"#Person1#: All right. I want to bring everybody in on this project. When can we start working on this?\n#Person2#: Well, we could probably get started with a strategy meeting tomorrow morning at 8\n#Person1#: I tell you what, 800 is no good for me, but why don ' t you guys get started and I ' ll come by at around 8\n#Person2#: That ' s fine with me. How much time are we going to have to work on this?","summary":"#Person1# wants to have everybody start working on a project, so #Person2# suggests having a strategy meeting tomorrow at 8. As the time doesn't fit #Person1# well, #Person1#'ll come by at around 8.","topic":"a project"}
{"fname":"train_1350","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I help you with today?\n#Person2#: My washing machine isn't working.\n#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: The water will not drain.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else wrong with it?\n#Person2#: No, that's it.\n#Person1#: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like.\n#Person2#: When will you be able to fix it?\n#Person1#: How does this afternoon at 2 thirty sound to you?\n#Person2#: That would be perfect.\n#Person1#: Alright, so I'll see you then?\n#Person2#: See you then.","summary":"#Person2#'s washing machine isn't working. #Person1#'ll come to fix it in the afternoon.","topic":"washing machine"}
{"fname":"train_1351","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need to have some money transferred from the UK, from my company. It's kind of an emergency.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem, Madam. I'm sure we can sort this out for you quickly.\n#Person2#: That would be wonderful. The problem is I don't have an account with you. That is a problem, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Well, to be honest, it will slow things down a little. But it's not a big problem. You can do it by T \/ T.\n#Person2#: T \/ T? What on earth is that!? Sorry, but I've never heard of it. T \/ T?\n#Person1#: It means'telegraphic transfer'. So, if you use this way it's fast and secure and can be done from anywhere, to anywhere in the world.","summary":"#Person2# needs to transfer money from the UK. Since #Person2# doesn't have an account with #Person1#, #Person1# suggests #Person2# use T\/T which is quick and secure.","topic":"transfer money"}
{"fname":"train_1352","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. We ordered too much. May we take the food home?\n#Person2#: Yes, surely.\n#Person1#: Do we have to pay extra charge for that?\n#Person2#: No, you don't. It is free of charge.\n#Person1#: Well, then, will you put this and that into doggie bags?\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Would you wait for a few minutes?\n#Person1#: Thanks. Would you do me another favor?\n#Person2#: Yes, what is it?\n#Person1#: Some more Chinese tea for us, please.\n#Person2#: Sure. I'll be back in a minute.","summary":"#Person1# ordered too much and takes the food home for free with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"at the restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_1353","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. Are you a new customer?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I opened an account with you about a month ago, but today I'm here to see about a loan of some kind.\n#Person1#: I see. As you don't have a long history with us, we will have to check your credit rating with your previous bank before we can promise any loan to you.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. My credit is good ; I banked at my former bank for many years.\n#Person1#: May I ask why you decided to switch your account to us?\n#Person2#: Haha! Actually, I felt that your array of services is much better than what my old bank had on offer. Plus, I've got plenty of friends who bank with you and they are extremely happy.\n#Person1#: We always welcome new business. If you can give me the details of your former bank, including your account number we can begin.\n#Person2#: I have everything right here. I'll let you go through that and come back. I'd like to have a good read of your materials to make sure I make the right choice.","summary":"#Person2# inquires #Person1# about loans. Since #Person2# doesn't have a long history with Lincoln Bank, #Person1# asks about #Person2#'s credit rating, then #Person2# offers the details of #Person2#'s former bank.","topic":"inquiry about loans"}
{"fname":"train_1354","dialogue":"#Person1#: wow! You're going to Tibet?\n#Person2#: yes, my brothe and I are going. We just finished making our itinerary.\n#Person1#: that's really cool! I've always dreamed of going somewhere like Tibet, seeing something unique.\n#Person2#: great minds think alike. My brother and I have been thinking about going to Tibet for quite a long time. Do you have anything on your schedule?\n#Person1#: nothing particular.\n#Person2#: why don't you join us? We are leaving next week ; you'll still have a week to prepare.\n#Person1#: oh, Tibet sounds great, but I'm afraid it'll cost too much. Last time I traveled to India, and it cost me a fortune.\n#Person2#: come on! We're traveling on our own. It won't cost too much.\n#Person1#: ok, then count me in. where will we stay?\n#Person2#: the youth hotels are comfortable and cheap.\n#Person1#: then make sure that you book me a room, too.\n#Person2#: I'll take care of it.\n#Person1#: and check whether they accept credit cards.\n#Person2#: no problem.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person2#'s brother are going to Tibet and #Person1# thinks it's cool, then #Person2# invites #Person1# to join them and tells #Person1# it won't cost too much since they're traveling on their own, so #Person1# agrees.","topic":"traveling plan"}
{"fname":"train_1355","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm tired, Larry. Can we have a break?\n#Person2#: What? You're tired? But we just started about twenty minutes ago.\n#Person1#: I know, but I'm really tired. My stomach feels funny.\n#Person2#: What's the matter? Didn't you sleep well last night?\n#Person1#: I was too excited to sleep last night. I didn't go to sleep until quite late.\n#Person2#: Then when did you go to sleep?\n#Person1#: About 2 o'clock in the morning.\n#Person2#: When?\n#Person1#: About 2 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Oh, Susie. Didn't I tell you over and over again that you wouldn't be able to climb the mountain unless you got enough sleep?\n#Person1#: You did, but I can't help it.\n#Person2#: This is a one-day trip. We'll have to keep going and try to reach the top by noon or give up right now and go home. Which one do you choose?\n#Person1#: Which one do I choose? I don't want to give up, but I really feel tired.\n#Person2#: So, make up your mind quickly. Whether to keep going or give up.\n#Person1#: Let me think about it. What should I do? I think I will not give up.","summary":"Larry and Susie are climbing the mountain, but Susie gets tired soon due to lack of sleep. Larry asks her whether she wants to keep going or give up. Susie finally decides to keep going.","topic":"climb the mountain"}
{"fname":"train_1356","dialogue":"#Person1#: Betty, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.\n#Person2#: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.\n#Person1#: Good! I'm interested in your advice.\n#Person2#: If I were you, I would change the beginning. You should write about your education first because we like to judge a man by his abilities.\n#Person1#: Good idea, Betty. What would you think about the second part?\n#Person2#: I think it's too short. You'd better say something about your work experience.\n#Person1#: You're right, I'll change it. How about the last part?\n#Person2#: Very good. But you should talk about your family, too.\n#Person1#: I agree. I appreciate your helping me.","summary":"Betty's giving her opinion about #Person1#'s letter of application as requested.","topic":"letter of application"}
{"fname":"train_1357","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for coming shopping with me.\n#Person2#: I'm so honored that you thought to ask me.\n#Person1#: I've never given a speech in front of a thousand people before.\n#Person2#: You're going to do great. And you're going to look great.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Now let's decide which one of these suits looks best for this occasion.\n#Person2#: I still like the olive one best. There's a tailor here who can take up the sleeves for you.\n#Person1#: The question is, can he have it done before Friday?\n#Person2#: These guys are professional. I think they can have it done tomorrow. Let's ask.","summary":"#Person2#'s shopping with #Person1# to help #Person1# choose a suit for the speech.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1358","dialogue":"#Person1#: what a nice uniform!\n#Person2#: thanks ; do you like it?\n#Person1#: not really. I was being sarcastic. Does it come with the job?\n#Person2#: yes, everyone on the sales floor has to wear one. They're supposed to make us look more professional.\n#Person1#: they're not actually that bad. They could be worse. What do you think about it?\n#Person2#: I don't mind it, actually. I don't have to worry about what I'm going to wear every day.\n#Person1#: so are you enjoying your new job?\n#Person2#: it's much better than my old one. My new boss is great.\n#Person1#: how do you like working in sales?\n#Person2#: I like the fact that I get to work with people. It makes the day go by much faster.\n#Person1#: that's good. Have you met Jane yet? She's the intern in the international travel department.\n#Person2#: yeah, I've met her. She's a genius saleswoman!\n#Person1#: I know! She could sell fridges to Eskimos!\n#Person2#: how do you know her?\n#Person1#: she's my cousin.\n#Person2#: why didn't you tell me about that before?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I didn't think it was that interesting.\n#Person2#: well, now that I know that, maybe we should all go out for dinner sometime.\n#Person1#: that's a good idea. Let's discuss after work.","summary":"#Person2#'s working in sales now. #Person2# doesn't mind the uniforms though they're not good-looking and #Person2# enjoys the job as #Person2# can get to work with people. Then, they talk about Jane, a genius saleswoman who turns out to be #Person1#'s cousin.","topic":"a new job"}
{"fname":"train_1359","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Wang, how do you do? I'm Allan James, the director of human recourse department of this company.\n#Person2#: How do you do, Mr. James? Thank you for asking me to come in.\n#Person1#: Not at all. Please sit down, then we can begin.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: As you know, Miss Wang, we are looking for an executive secretary with business background and good English skills. We looked into your resume and thought you might be a good candidate.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Today's interview is for us to get to know a little about you. And the interview will last a little bit longer. So, if you're comfortable, I want to ask you some questions.","summary":"Allan James tells Miss Wang she's a good candidate for an executive secretary, then they're about to start the interview.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1360","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Doctor!\n#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Mandy. How are you today?\n#Person1#: I am not feeling very well. I've got a bad cold.\n#Person2#: Have you got a sore throat, too?\n#Person1#: No, but I've got a headache.\n#Person2#: Yes, I see. Go home to bed and take one of these pills every three hours.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"Miss Mandy's got a cold and a headache. The doctor asks her to rest and take some pills.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_1361","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good day to you. How can I be of service today?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, this bank offers many different accounts of this nature. There are 7 to choose from\n#Person2#: Oh dear. I wanted AUD. Is that not possible?\n#Person1#: Well, you could change your Australian dollars into, say British pounds and then open an account. How does that sound?\n#Person2#: Maybe I'll go for the US dollar account.","summary":"#Person2# wants to open a Foreign Currency Account in AUD but it's not available, so #Person2#'ll open a US dollar account.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_1362","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I was wondering if you have my test results in.\n#Person2#: I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, but I want you to log onto our website for a printout of all of the details.\n#Person1#: So, basically, I am OK?\n#Person2#: If there were any major problems, I would always notify you by phone to come in.\n#Person1#: What will I learn when I see the results on the website?\n#Person2#: A description of each test is given on the site.\n#Person1#: What will the numbers tell me?\n#Person2#: The website will give you a normal range and then tell you what your results are.\n#Person1#: Are all of my test results on that site?\n#Person2#: Your entire test history is on the site. You can compare your results from other years.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to log onto the website for a printout of #Person1#'s test results and tells #Person1# how to read the online test results.","topic":"test results"}
{"fname":"train_1363","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I have a doctor's appointment scheduled with Dr. Smith, and I need to change it.\n#Person2#: What day did you have it scheduled for?\n#Person1#: My appointment was on Tuesday.\n#Person2#: What time was it scheduled for?\n#Person1#: It was for two o'clock in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: I see your appointment. What day would you like to switch to?\n#Person1#: I would like to switch it to next Friday.\n#Person2#: What time would you like?\n#Person1#: I would like to come in at 10\n#Person2#: Fine, I will pencil that in right now. We will see you then.","summary":"#Person2# serves #Person1# to reschedule the appointment with Dr. Smith to next Friday at 10.","topic":"reschedule an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_1364","dialogue":"#Person1#: We'd like to welcome everyone to the Michelson Tools factory site, and thank everyone for being here today. My name is Paul Shafer, I'll be showing you around today. Please feel free to ask questions at any point during our tour, I'll be happy to answer questions for you.\n#Person2#: Is it really necessary to wear all this protective gear?\n#Person1#: That's an excellent question. I'll bet your wondering why we ask you to wear hard hats and safety googles while you's in the plant. The reason is simple, we care about your safety and we want to ensure there are no injuries today. As you will see, to maintain a high level of safety, we also require all of our staff to wear similar protective gear.\n#Person2#: How long will the tour take?\n#Person1#: It should take about twenty minutes to go through the main plant, and maybe another ten to take a look at the laboratory. All together our tour should last about half an hour.\n#Person2#: Okay. . .\n#Person1#: Well, if you don't have any questions, shall we get started? If you'll follow me, first I'll take you to the site of our semi-conductor system. . .","summary":"Paul Shafer'll show #Person2# around the Michelson Tools factory site. Paul explains the importance of wearing protective gear and tells #Person2# the tour should last about half an hour.","topic":"visit a site"}
{"fname":"train_1365","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this where I can catch a bus to the museum?\n#Person2#: Yes, you're at the right stop.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Are you new here?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Have you got small change? They require exact fare.\n#Person1#: Yes, I've got some coins. How much is the fare?\n#Person2#: One yuan. When you get on the front of the bus, just drop your money into the box.\n#Person1#: I see. How often does this bus run at this time of day?\n#Person2#: It runs every ten minutes. Oh, here comes the bus.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for a bus. They have a casual talk and #Person2# requests #Person1# for small change.","topic":"take a bus"}
{"fname":"train_1366","dialogue":"#Person1#: It is enough for today. Do you have any last question? If not, thank you for taking your time to come to our interview.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. For the moment, I have no further questions. I got a good picture of the job and the company. All my questions have been answered. Thank you for your time.\n#Person1#: We will have an internal discussion and then we will contact to inform you of our decision on whether we continue with you or not.\n#Person2#: Ok, it was very nice to talk with you and I look forward to your decision at your earliest convenience. Bye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"At the end of the job interview, #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll have an internal discussion and will inform #Person2# of the decision.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1367","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to order dinner.\n#Person2#: What would you like?\n#Person1#: I'd like to order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. We're currently out of filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?\n#Person1#: I'd prefer the filet, but the porterhouse will do.\n#Person2#: And may I suggest chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?\n#Person1#: Normally, I would take you up on that suggestion, but just the champagne will do for tonight.\n#Person2#: Okay, no strawberries. Room service will be charged to your amenities account. Is that all right?\n#Person1#: That's fine.\n#Person2#: It will be up shortly. Enjoy your food, sir.","summary":"Since the filet mignon #Person1# orders isn't available, #Person2# suggests the porterhouse and chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne. #Person1#'ll go for the porterhouse and prefers just the champagne.","topic":"order dinner"}
{"fname":"train_1368","dialogue":"#Person1#: When can we expect you for dinner? Can you come tonight?\n#Person2#: Not tonight. I promised to go to a concert with my sister.\n#Person1#: Well. . . How about Friday then?\n#Person2#: That sounds fine.\n#Person1#: Good. Shall we say seven o'clock?\n#Person2#: I'll be there. You're still a fabulous cook, aren't you?\n#Person1#: That'll be for you to decide. I've got a new dish that I want to try out on you.\n#Person2#: I'm ready. I'll look forward to it all Friday!","summary":"#Person2#'ll come to #Person1#'s house for dinner on Friday and #Person1# will prepare a new dish.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1369","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me whether there is a restaurant near here?\n#Person2#: Yes, there is one at Sanyuan Bridge. It is a famous restaurant in the city.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid there must be a lot of people there.\n#Person2#: I think so. I think you'd better make a phone call to see whether there is a table available.\n#Person1#: But we don't know the telephone number.\n#Person2#: Here is a tourist guidebook. You can look it up in the book.\n#Person1#: You are so kind! Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: It's a pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# recommends a restaurant to #Person1# and offers a tourist guidebook for #Person1# to call to check the availability.","topic":"a restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_1370","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know why I pulled you over?\n#Person2#: I have no idea.\n#Person1#: Your left brake light is out.\n#Person2#: I was not aware of that.\n#Person1#: I'm going to have to write you a ticket.\n#Person2#: You can't give me a break?\n#Person1#: I'm just doing my job.\n#Person2#: How much is the ticket for?\n#Person1#: You will get that information in court.\n#Person2#: I have to go to court?\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: Fine. Give me the ticket.","summary":"#Person2#'s left brake light is out, so #Person1# pulled #Person2# over and writes #Person2# a ticket.","topic":"traffic rules regulation"}
{"fname":"train_1371","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go to Wangfujing by bus.\n#Person2#: Better take the subway. It's faster, and more convenient.\n#Person1#: OK, it will be a new experience for me.\n#Person2#: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here. You can get almost anywhere rather quickly on a subway, especially at this time of day when the traffic is heavy.\n#Person1#: Where do we pay the fare?\n#Person2#: Just give the man standing there 3 yuan and he'll give you a token. Then, you slip it into the slot at the turnstile and push the turnstile to get in.\n#Person1#: Let me pay for it. Where can I get a subway map?\n#Person2#: Ask the worker who sells tokens to give you one. It's free fo charge. Actually maps showing subway routes are posted at most stations.\n#Person1#: Do I have to pay an additional fare to change trains?\n#Person2#: No, you don't have to. Here comes the train.","summary":"#Person2# suggests taking the subway to Wangfujing because it's faster and more convenient, then #Person2# tells #Person1# how to pay the fare and where to get a subway map","topic":"take the subway"}
{"fname":"train_1372","dialogue":"#Person1#: Billy, you don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off school.\n#Person2#: But Mom! Today we're playing football! I love football!\n#Person1#: You'Ve god a fever and playing football isn't a good idea for a boy with a fever. What's that on your arm?\n#Person2#: I don't know. It was there when I woke up this morning.\n#Person1#: It's a rash. I'd better take you to see the doctor. How did you get that bruise on your leg?\n#Person2#: I bashed it against the chair in my room.\n#Person1#: Does it hurt?\n#Person2#: A little, but not much.\n#Person1#: Here. Put this wet towel on your face to keep your temperature down. I'll take you to the doctor's after breakfast.\n#Person2#: If I'm better this afternoon, can I go to school?\n#Person1#: If you are better, but I doubt you will be.","summary":"Billy's got a fever and there's a rash on his arm and bruise on his leg. His mother'll take him to the doctor though Billy wants to play football at school.","topic":"get a fever"}
{"fname":"train_1373","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Dad, many people are doing morning exercises here.\n#Person2#: Yes. I used to come out here with my grandpa as child.\n#Person1#: Really? You were so happy then.\n#Person2#: Aren't you happy now? I hadn't seen the piano when I was a child.\n#Person1#: Daddy, don't mention it.\n#Person2#: The park is so beautiful. It is a good thing I have taken the camera.\n#Person1#: Dad, I'd like to take a picture with the status.\n#Person2#: All right. Give me a big smile. Are you ready? Cheese!\n#Person1#: Daddy, we can't have a photo of the whole family. We can take one here.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, sir. Could you take a photo for us? Just press this button.","summary":"#Person2#'s sightseeing in the park with his family. #Person2# takes a photo for his daughter, then he requests a passer-by to take a photo of the whole family.","topic":"take a picture"}
{"fname":"train_1374","dialogue":"#Person1#: That was a very interesting presentation, Ms. Wang. My colleagues and I are very impressed with your proposal.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, surely. Your ideas were very interesting as well.\n#Person1#: To show our appreciation for your hard work, we'd like to invite you to have dinner with us.\n#Person2#: Oh, that would be lovely. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Excellent. Have you had French food before?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Marvelous!","summary":"#Person1# invites Ms. Wang to have French food to show their appreciation for her presentation.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1375","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I would like a room please.\n#Person1#: All right. We have quite a selection for you to choose from. There are double rooms with twin beds, suites, if you'd like, we have presidential suite on the top floor.\n#Person2#: A double room sounds great.\n#Person1#: All right sir. How many nights will you be staying?\n#Person2#: A few nights, I'm not quite sure of my schedule yet.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll just need to see a credit card and passport.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: What is the rate for a double room for one night?\n#Person2#: Since it is low season, we are running a special rate right now of 150 yuan per night.\n#Person1#: What about the features in the room?\n#Person2#: Our rooms include television set, air-conditioning and a bathroom.\n#Person1#: Does the TV have cable?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir.","summary":"#Person2# orders a double room for a few nights under #Person1#'s recommendation.","topic":"order a hotel"}
{"fname":"train_1376","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'll love this. It's a chick drink.\n#Person2#: What's that supposed to mean, that it's weak?\n#Person1#: Well, that too. I mean that it's kind of sweet. See if you can guess what's in it.\n#Person2#: Mmm! Beer, tequila, and. . . lime!\n#Person1#: Not bad. You really know your booze. . . So I guess you know what's in the salsa, too?\n#Person2#: Fresh tomatoes, green and white onions. . .\n#Person1#: Don't tell me you're a salsa expert, too!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to taste a chick drink and the salsa and #Person2# tells the ingredients correctly.","topic":"taste"}
{"fname":"train_1377","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I see your passport?\n#Person2#: Here it is.\n#Person1#: How long are you going to stay?\n#Person2#: For one week.\n#Person1#: What is the purpose for your visit?\n#Person2#: For sightseeing.\n#Person1#: Where are you going to stay?\n#Person2#: At the Hilton hotel.\n#Person1#: Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: No, nothing.","summary":"#Person1#'s questioning #Person2# at the customs.","topic":"at customs"}
{"fname":"train_1378","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been reading about a new snack food. It's made from fish. Have you heard anything about it?\n#Person2#: No. I haven't, but I don't like fish very much anyway.\n#Person1#: Not to worry. Although it's made primarily from fish, it actually doesn't have a fishy taste. In fact, it can be flavored with tomato, cheese, or chocolate for instance\n#Person2#: How can it not taste fishy? Do you know how this snack food is made?\n#Person1#: First the fish is minced and cooked and fermented. Then water and starch are added to make a dough.\n#Person2#: It sounds awful.\n#Person1#: Actually the dough is very bland al that point, so the flavorings are added to give it some taste.\n#Person2#: Well, it still sounds a little strange. But I suppose this product will at least be low calorie and high protein. like a health food.\n#Person1#: Yes, you could call it that. And it has a long shelf life, so it won't spoil quickly. It is also easy to digest and can ha made from types of fish that usually aren't eaten, or from high grade fish by-products,\n#Person2#: Mm, have you got any samples? I might be willing to try the cheese-flavored variety.\n#Person1#: No, none of it seems to be available yet. As I understand it, this fish snack food probably won't be in the stores for another couple of years. So you'll have a while to get used to the whole idea.\n#Person2#: A couple of years, ah? It may just take me that long. but thanks for telling me about it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about a new snack food with different flavors made from fish and introduces the process of making it. #Person1# also tells #Person2# the food has a long shelf time and is easy to digest. #Person2# wants to try the food but it won't be in the stores for years.","topic":"a snack food"}
{"fname":"train_1379","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello and thank you for calling computer technical support.\n#Person2#: Uh, yes, I have a problem ...\n#Person1#: Your call is important to us, and we will answer your call in the order that it was received. You are number 47 in the queue. Your approximate waiting time is 47 minutes.\n#Person3#: Jason, speaking. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm saved. I thought I was going to have to wait all day.\n#Person3#: Okay, what's the problem?\n#Person2#: Yeah, well, I bought one of your laptop computers about three weeks ago, but it just isn't running right.\n#Person3#: Okay, well, sorry to say, but your computer is no longer under warranty. [What?!] It ran out yesterday.\n#Person2#: What? A three-week warranty? [Yeah, great isn't it.]. Ah!!!\n#Person3#: Okay, okay, what seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Well, first of all, the thing always freezes [Yeah.] and has crashed a zillion times ... [Always.]\n#Person3#: Uh, sir ...\n#Person2#: ... and I think the computer's infected with spyware and the big banana trojan virus ... [That's normal.] That's my biggest ... that's normal? ... That's my biggest concern.\n#Person3#: Oh, oh, uh, sir ...\n#Person2#: ... and plus there was a ton of preinstalled, third-party programs that just clutter the computer, and I'm at wit's end trying to get this thing to work.\n#Person3#: Sir. I have to put you on hold.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person3#: It's going to take us a minute or so to diagnose the problem. [Huh?!] I'm going to transfer you to our ONE technician.\n#Person2#: One ... one!? But ...\n#Person1#: Thank you for waiting. Your call is important to us. You are number 84 in the queue. You approximate waiting time is 2 hours, 17 minutes or whenever we get around to answering your call. [ End of call and continuation of computer advertisement ... ]\n#Person4#: Does this experience sound familiar? Then, do what I did. If your computer is holding your hostage and you can't get the service you deserve, then call Turbo Command, creators of the safest and most reliable computers and operating system on the planet. Listen, while the competition is spending all of their time trying to imitate our computer's performance and features, our company is innovating the computer industry. So, why buy a computer that hiccups every time you turn it on when you can be the owner of the sleekest and friendliest machine ever. Call us today or visit our Website for more information, and let us introduce you to the ultimate computer experience.","summary":"#Person2# calls computer technical support because the computer #Person2# bought three weeks ago isn't running right but Jason tells #Person2# the computer is no longer under warranty. #Person2#'s astonished at the length of the warranty and tells Jason about the problems. Jason transfers #Person2# to a technician, but it turns out to be the answering machine and then the continuation of a computer advertisement.","topic":"computer technical support"}
{"fname":"train_1380","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please, please, can you help me? I seem to have lost my handbag.\n#Person2#: Calm down, Madam. Well, I'll have to fill out this report for you. What color is it, Madam?\n#Person1#: Well, it is a white one.\n#Person2#: How big is it?\n#Person1#: Mm, I guess it's about one foot long and seven inches tall.\n#Person2#: One foot long and seven inches tall. What's in the bag, Madam?\n#Person1#: There is a wallet, two keys, and a letter.\n#Person2#: And where did you leave it?\n#Person1#: I am sure I left it in the coffee shop on the 5th floor.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, Madam. I am sure we can find it. Now could you give me your name, your address and telephone number?","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to find her handbag she left in the coffee shop. She describes its features and tells #Person2# its content.","topic":"lose a handbag"}
{"fname":"train_1381","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you start your new job this week?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. I started it the day before yesterday.\n#Person1#: How do you like your new job? And how about your boss?\n#Person2#: Well, it's demanding, but it's very interesting. The boss seems to be very considerate. It is said that he is kind and friendly to the employees.\n#Person1#: So you're satisfied with the job, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think I am happy with the new job.","summary":"#Person2# started the new job the day before yesterday and is satisfied with it.","topic":"a new job"}
{"fname":"train_1382","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to go for a picinc with me tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I'd like to. How about asking Jenny to go with us?\n#Person1#: Oh, no. She is busy with her dancing class. You know, there is a very big performance in just a week.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. It is really not good for her to learn dancing. Her leg hasn't completely recovered from that accident.\n#Person1#: But she doesn't think so. She is crazy about dancing. Will you take your camera with you tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I want to, but I lent it to Tom yesterday. Do you have one?\n#Person1#: No, but I know Mary has got one. Let's go and ask her if she'd like to join us.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a picnic. #Person2# wants to invite Jenny but #Person1# says she's busy with her dancing class. #Person2#'s camera isn't available, so they'll ask Mary who's got one to join them.","topic":"picnic invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1383","dialogue":"#Person1#: You don't look very well. \n#Person2#: I'm not feeling too well. I've caught a cold. \n#Person1#: Is it because of the bad weather? It's been really miserable for the past tew days. \n#Person2#: Hasn't it! It's been cold and windy recently. Do you like the weather here? \n#Person1#: Not really, but I've got used to it now. \n#Person2#: Oh, I'm going for a trip to New York this autumn. What's the weather like in New York? \n#Person1#: Not quite good. It's windy and dry. We have got continental climate there. It's dry all the year round. Usually autumn is the best season of the year In New York. \n#Person2#: Is it cold in autumn there? Should I take any warm clothes with me? \n#Person1#: No, it isn't very cold at that time. You'll only need some light wool clothing with somejackets and shirts. ","summary":"#Person2# has caught a cold because of the bad weather. #Person2#'s going on a trip to New York, so #Person1# tells about the weather there and suggests bringing some light wool clothing.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_1384","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why did the boss come down on Joe like a ton of bricks. \n#Person2#: He spoke evil behind his back. \n#Person1#: How did he know that he had bad mouthed him? \n#Person2#: Someone told Joe off. \n#Person1#: He is then in a very difficult situation. \n#Person2#: Sure. He'll get the bag, I think. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the boss was furious because Joe spoke evil behind the boss's back.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_1385","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning,Miss Wang. How beautiful you look today! \n#Person2#: Thank you. I'm wearing make-up. \n#Person1#: Who taught you to put on make-up? \n#Person2#: It's me. I have studied make-up at a beauty shop. \n#Person1#: Can you teach me how to do make-up? \n#Person2#: Of course. First, use eye shadow to heighten your eyes. \n#Person1#: What eye shadow do you think is the most fit for me? \n#Person2#: I think pink eye shadow is popular among Chinese girls. \n#Person1#: How do you protect yourself from chapped lips? \n#Person2#: I suggest you use lipstick, which also accentuates your lips. \n#Person1#: How did you grow such long nails? \n#Person2#: You have to pay attention to trimming them from time to time. ","summary":"Miss Wang tells #Person1# she studied make-up at a beauty shop and teaches #Person1# how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails.","topic":"make-up"}
{"fname":"train_1386","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm famished! Let's get some grub! \n#Person2#: I'm in the mood for some chips and salsa. \n#Person1#: Me, too! The chips here are so light and crispy. \n#Person2#: And they have tangy, freshly-made salsa, too. My mouth is watering already! \n#Person1#: I'll go get the chips. What do you want to drink? \n#Person2#: Surprise me. ","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# feel like eating something. #Person1#'ll go get the chips.","topic":"eat"}
{"fname":"train_1387","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the terrible noise?\n#Person2#: The engines. The crew is warming them up. We're about to take gold from Vancouver.\n#Person1#: Now, my ears hurt. I suppose that's the atmospheric pressure. How many things can happen to us in an airplane?\n#Person2#: Nothing serious. It's going to happen to you just sit back and relax.\n#Person1#: A minute later.\n#Person2#: Excuse me. Do you want headphones for the movie?\n#Person1#: We sure do. By the way, this is a direct flight, isn't it?\n#Person2#: No. There is a stopover in Chicago.\n#Person1#: I feel much better now. But what do you suppose we should do if something happens to the pilot?\n#Person2#: The co-pilot will take over. These big planes always carried two pilots.\n#Person1#: Then I feel relieved.\n#Person2#: We will be arriving at New York in a few hours for your own safety. Please fasten your seatbelts. Wish you enjoy the flight.\n#Person1#: It isn't that terrible now.","summary":"#Person1# feels uncomfortable when the plane's taking off. #Person2# answers #Person1#'s questions about the flight and assures #Person1# of the safety, then #Person1# feels relieved.","topic":"flight"}
{"fname":"train_1388","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going?\n#Person2#: I'm going to the gym to lift weights. Want to come?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm going to prepare for my chemistry midterm. Do you usually just lift weights?\n#Person2#: No. I lift to get stronger. Then I swim to help my heart and lungs and I jump rope to improve my balance.\n#Person1#: Wow, I wish I had that much training.\n#Person2#: Start slowly and a little more each day.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Well, have fun.","summary":"#Person2#'s going to the gym and suggests #Person1# start slowly and a little more each day if #Person1# wants to take up training.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1389","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to go to the bank.\n#Person2#: But they're all close today?\n#Person1#: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it? Some kind of holiday today?\n#Person2#: Have you already forgotten what's the date today?\n#Person1#: Oh, it's the first of April. April Fools' Day.\n#Person2#: You forgot all about it, didn't you?\n#Person1#: Sort of. But it has reminded me of at least one thing I need to remember.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow is my wife's birthday.\n#Person2#: Better not forget that. It's pretty strange that your wife's birthday changes every year. Why is that?\n#Person1#: My wife is Chinese. She celebrates her birthday according to the lunar calendar.\n#Person2#: Ah, I got it.\n#Person1#: It's so different from our culture. I guess that makes life interesting to have different cultures come together.","summary":"#Person2# play a trick on #Person1# as it's April Fools' Day, which reminds #Person1# of his wife's birthday. #Person1# tells #Person2# his wife is Chinese so she celebrates her birthday according to the lunar calendar.","topic":"April Fools' Day"}
{"fname":"train_1390","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what I'll be doing this summer.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.\n#Person2#: What exactly will you be doing?\n#Person1#: Let's see. I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.\n#Person2#: Sounds interesting. What's the pay?\n#Person1#: Well, about $15. 00 an hour, 5 hours a day and Sunday free.\n#Person2#: That's good money. What are you going to do with it?\n#Person1#: I'll pay for the textbooks for next term.","summary":"#Person1#'ll work at the Riverside Hotel and will use the pay to pay for the textbooks next term.","topic":"summer plan"}
{"fname":"train_1391","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Helen, you look bad. Is everything OK?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm fine, thanks. I'm just a bit tired this morning. That's all.\n#Person1#: Why is that? Did you stay up last night?\n#Person2#: Not at all, but I had this dream and it woke me up so I didn't get much sleep. I dreamt of walking through a forest at night. I couldn't see anything.\n#Person1#: That sounds frightening.\n#Person2#: In my dream, I saw white light behind some trees. It was a strange light because it seemed to get bigger and then smaller as if it was alive. At first I just stood where I was. But then the light seemed to move toward me and I could see something in it like the face of an old man. I tried to run away, but my feet felt very heavy, and I couldn't run fast enough. That's when I woke up I was shaking all over.","summary":"Helen's tired because she dreamed a bad dream so she didn't get enough sleep, then Helen describes the details of the dream to #Person1#.","topic":"a nightmare"}
{"fname":"train_1392","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're so happy to have you here on the show with us today. So what was it like filming a movie in Iceland?\n#Person2#: Very cold. I had never been to Iceland before, so I didn't really know what to expect. There aren't a lot of people in the country and we were filming in this small fishing village, so it wasn't uncommon to go days without seeing anyone. The villagers mainly kept to themselves.\n#Person1#: I think everyone in the audience is dying to know if you hung out with Johnny Depp.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. He was staying at the house, too.\n#Person1#: Well, what is he like?\n#Person2#: He's very nice. He also told some really great jokes. He spent a lot of time being wrapped up in blankets when we were on set. It snowed quite a bit for the first few days.","summary":"#Person2# shares with #Person1# the experience of filming a movie in Iceland and tells #Person1# about Johnny Deep whom #Person1# worked with during that time.","topic":"film a movie"}
{"fname":"train_1393","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like a cup of coffee?\n#Person2#: Yes, that would be good.\n#Person1#: Cream or sugar?\n#Person2#: Neither, just some milk.\n#Person1#: OK. Oh, no.\n#Person2#: What's the matter?\n#Person1#: This machine is out of order.\n#Person2#: Did you lose your money?\n#Person1#: I sure did.\n#Person2#: You are to complain. These machines are always out of order.\n#Person1#: Well, you still want a cup of coffee, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, let's go to the restaurant at the student center.\n#Person1#: But last time I was there, it was so crowded that I had to wait in line for almost half an hour.\n#Person2#: Really? Let's go somewhere else then. We can't take too long because we have a test at 3:00.\n#Person1#: OK, let's go to the library. There's another machine downstairs by the telephone.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are buying coffee on a machine, but the machine is out of order, so they'll go to another machine.","topic":"buy coffee"}
{"fname":"train_1394","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome back, everyone. Now I'm talking to Nick Parker, the singer with the band, Crispy. Hello, Nick. Welcome to our show.\n#Person2#: Hello.\n#Person1#: Nick, I have one question. Your sister Mel is in the band, too. Isn't she?\n#Person2#: Yeah, we've been playing and singing together since we were young. Dad took us to hear the great bands playing live, Mel and I put on shows at school. But mom didn't want us to get too serious about our music. She thought we should concentrate on our study. However, we were still enthusiastic about our music.\n#Person1#: Then how was your band formed?\n#Person2#: 2 musicians from music schools saw us playing in a concert. They asked if we'd like to form a band with them. We agreed to try it out.\n#Person1#: How about the band in the first year?\n#Person2#: To our surprise, the audiences enjoyed our performance in the local concert. Then we recorded 2 songs and sent them to a music company. They asked us to join them, but our parents said we had to finish college first.\n#Person1#: Have you had any disappointments?\n#Person2#: Everything we've recorded has done well. 3 singles have gone to number one and our first album has sold over 1,000,000 copies. We've got thousands of fans. However, I've been ill recently, so we've started recording our second album late, which is a pity.","summary":"Nick Parker, the singer with the band, Crispy, is on a show. He talks about his sister Mel who's also in the band, tells #Person1# how his band formed, and recalls the band in the first year and some disappointments.","topic":"a show"}
{"fname":"train_1395","dialogue":"#Person1#: Taylor, can you tell me how to apply for a job on the Internet?\n#Person2#: Just fill out an application.\n#Person1#: Do I have to send an E-mail?\n#Person2#: You are expected to know the E-mail address of the unit.\n#Person1#: But I still don't know which unit is in need of staff.\n#Person2#: Send out an application through Job-wanted on the website.\n#Person1#: Can any unit see my information?\n#Person2#: It's a two-way choice. And your application will be read.\n#Person1#: Which websites offer this service?\n#Person2#: Sina, 21st Century Talent Net, and a few others.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"Taylor tells #Person1# how to apply for a job on the Internet.","topic":"online job application"}
{"fname":"train_1396","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is John ' s Distribution. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I need some ice water delivered.\n#Person1#: Are you completely out?\n#Person2#: No, I have some, but not enough for the long weekend.\n#Person1#: Okay. I ' ll send someone to deliver it for you tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# needs some ice water. #Person1# will deliver it tomorrow.","topic":"ice water delivery"}
{"fname":"train_1397","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you wash clothes here often?\n#Person2#: I have been coming here for the past few years.\n#Person1#: Why do you wash here?\n#Person2#: It's actually a lot cheaper for me to wash my clothes here.\n#Person1#: I've only washed my clothes here a couple times.\n#Person2#: Why don't you wash clothes at home?\n#Person1#: I would, if my washing machine wasn't broken.\n#Person2#: Why don't you just get it fixed?\n#Person1#: I can't afford it.\n#Person2#: So you plan on washing your clothes here from now on?\n#Person1#: That's my only option right now.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Besides, it's a lot cheaper to wash clothes this way.","summary":"#Person2# comes to this laundry because it's cheap. #Person1# comes here because #Person1#'s washing machine is broken.","topic":"washing clothes"}
{"fname":"train_1398","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong, officer?\n#Person2#: You do realize that you ran a red light, don't you?\n#Person1#: I did?\n#Person2#: You didn't see the red light?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry for running it, but I really didn't know.\n#Person2#: Didn't you learn that red means stop?\n#Person1#: I know that.\n#Person2#: Then tell me why you sped up on the yellow light.\n#Person1#: I'm not sure.\n#Person2#: I'm giving you a ticket for this.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.\n#Person2#: Maybe you'll think about this before you decide to run another light.","summary":"#Person1# ran a red light but #Person1# doesn't realize that. #Person2# gives #Person1# a ticket to warn #Person1#.","topic":"breaking traffic rules"}
{"fname":"train_1399","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am calling to find out why I didn ' t receive an unemployment check this week.\n#Person2#: Did you send in your Continued Claim Form for the last period?\n#Person1#: I think I forgot to send it in!\n#Person2#: You need to be very careful to send that form in every two weeks if you want to get paid.\n#Person1#: Can I send it in now?\n#Person2#: You should look at your claim form and see if it has been more than fourteen days since it was due. If it hasn ' t been, we will still accept it.\n#Person1#: Can I mail it in early next time so it isn ' t late?\n#Person2#: Actually, you cannot mail it in early, as it needs to reflect all of the information up to the due date.\n#Person1#: Will my paycheck come right away now?\n#Person2#: Your check will arrive a little late.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# to ask why #Person1# didn't receive an unemployment check this week. #Person2# says it's because #Person1# forgot to send the continued claim form.","topic":"unemployment check"}
{"fname":"train_1400","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just moved into my apartment, and the plumbing is not working.\n#Person2#: Can you describe the plumbing problems you are having?\n#Person1#: The bathtub barely drains at all.\n#Person2#: Okay, the bathroom plumbing needs looking at. What about the kitchen plumbing?\n#Person1#: Neither the kitchen nor the bathroom plumbing is working well.\n#Person2#: Has this problem been going on for a long time?\n#Person1#: It just started happening last night.\n#Person2#: I will be coming over to look at it this afternoon. Will you be there?\n#Person1#: I will not be home.\n#Person2#: I can always use my key to get in, but I would prefer that you be there.","summary":"#Person1# turns to #Person2# for help as the plumbing in #Person1#'s apartment doesn't work. #Person2# will look at it this afternoon.","topic":"broken plumbing"}
{"fname":"train_1401","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you so rude to your wife?\n#Person2#: I didn't like her butting in where I didn't want her. She's a chatter box.\n#Person1#: But she means to help you, not to trouble you.\n#Person2#: I know. But I just can't stand her butting in when I was trying to emphasize a point.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# is rude to #Person2#'s wife.","topic":"reasons for rudeness"}
{"fname":"train_1402","dialogue":"#Person1#: Not only does it centralise management, it also increases the efficiency of funds. We have testimonials from various companies who are very happy with the service.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm sure you do. It sounds like an excellent service.\n#Person1#: You see, nowadays, a lot of companies are concerned about their group account management. As long as your company meets all the requirements of our Group Account Deposit Service, I would fully recommend it.\n#Person2#: It seems perfect.\n#Person1#: Here are some leaflets detailing everything we've discussed.\n#Person2#: Could you also let me view some of the testimonials? I'd really be interested to see what other group companies thought of this service.","summary":"#Person1# introduces and recommends the group account management service to #Person2# and #Person2# wants to see the testimonials.","topic":"account management service"}
{"fname":"train_1403","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever been in an earthquake?\n#Person2#: Yes, I experienced one when I was in Tokyo once. The tremors only lasted a few seconds though and then it was over.\n#Person1#: Do you know where it measured on the Richter scale?\n#Person2#: I don't remember, but it wasn't very serious. Have you ever been in an earthquake?\n#Person1#: No, but I was in quite a few tornados when I was younger.\n#Person2#: Where are you from?\n#Person1#: I'm from the plains of the Midwest. It's a prime location for tornadoes.\n#Person2#: Did your house ever get damaged from the winds?\n#Person1#: Most of the time we were lucky, but once a tree from our front yard was ripped out by its roots and ended up in our living room.\n#Person2#: Wow, that must have really been scary.\n#Person1#: Actually, some of my fon best memories of my childhood were of spending time with my family in the basement waiting for the tornados to pass.\n#Person2#: Have you ever experiences a flood?\n#Person1#: No, but my father's car was destroyed in a flood once. It actually happened the day after he bought the car!\n#Person2#: That sure didn't last long!","summary":"#Person2# experienced an earthquake in Tokyo. #Person1# hasn't been in an earthquake but was in quite a few tornados when #Person1# was younger and #Person1#'s father's car was destroyed in a flood.","topic":"natural disaster"}
{"fname":"train_1404","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the weather forecast for today?\n#Person2#: Cloudy in the morning, overcast in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: Any rain?\n#Person2#: No, but I wouldn't be surprised if it rained tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I wouldn't either. It's been looking like rain for several days.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the weather forecast for today.","topic":"today's weather"}
{"fname":"train_1405","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jane, can you let me know the best way to get to your house this evening?\n#Person2#: Certainly, where will you be coming from?\n#Person1#: I need to be in the city centre this afternoon so I will be coming straight from there.\n#Person2#: Ok. Take the Underground, the Circle line, to High Street Kensington. Make sure you take the High Street Kensington exit.\n#Person1#: Got that.\n#Person2#: Ok - when you leave the Underground, cross the road and you should see Horntown Street. Was up that street to the crossroads. As you was you should see a fast food place on your right.\n#Person1#: Hold on, I am looking at the map now. Ok, I can see Horntown Road. Do I go straight at the intersection?\n#Person2#: No, you need to turn left into Philimore Was and take the next right.\n#Person1#: Ok, I can see that road.\n#Person2#: That's fine. You will not miss it because it's just next to the Kensington centra Library.\n#Person1#: Good, I can see the library on the map.\n#Person2#: Ok, we live in the third building on your left. Will we see you around 7 pm?\n#Person1#: That's great, see you at seven.","summary":"#Person1# will visit Jane tonight and Jane tells #Person1# the best way to her house. #Person1# will see Jane at seven.","topic":"showing the way"}
{"fname":"train_1406","dialogue":"#Person1#: She is, like, mega-intense, isn't she?\n#Person2#: Ha, she is unstoppable. I'm learning so much from her.\n#Person1#: What's it like to work with her?\n#Person2#: She's demanding. But I like that. I mean, I know our timeline is tight.\n#Person1#: Tell me about it.\n#Person2#: You guys are working around the clock, I know. That guy Dave next to Zina never leaves.\n#Person1#: Vince wants us to have everything debugged and ready to go by the end of the month.","summary":"#Person2# shares with #Person1# the feelings of working with one of their colleagues.","topic":"work feelings"}
{"fname":"train_1407","dialogue":"#Person1#: Great party, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it really is. I like it very much!\n#Person1#: By the way, my name is Liu Wei. Nice to meet you!\n#Person2#: Hi, I'm Susan Marshall. You can call me Susan. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: You look so young. What do you do, Susan?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm a college student at Oxford University. How about you?\n#Person1#: I work for the Bank of China, in the International Section.","summary":"Liu Wei and Susan introduce themselves to each other at a party.","topic":"self-introduction"}
{"fname":"train_1408","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Tony. Haven't seen you for a long time. How have you been?\n#Person2#: OK, I'Ve been looking for a job for days, and I haven't found one yet. It's so hard finding work these days. Have you had any luck?\n#Person1#: Yes, I've got a job, a waiter's job in a restaurant.\n#Person2#: Are you well paid?\n#Person1#: Well, $ 10 per hour, but I can keep the tips. That comes to roughly $ 80 every evening\n#Person2#: Not bad.\n#Person1#: Actually, there's still another opening. If you are interested, you'll surely get it.\n#Person2#: That's great! I'll go there right now and speak with the boss.\n#Person1#: There's no rush. You can see him tomorrow. I'Ve told him about you. He promised to give you the job.\n#Person2#: That was nice of you, Susan. Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: Think nothing of it, Tony. I'm sure you'd do the same for me.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me a bit more about the work there? I mean, those dos and don'ts. I am a green hand, you know.\n#Person1#: First of all, you must be punctual. You should be there before 6 p. m. so that you will have half an hour for preparation changing clothes and things like that. Then, remember you should smile. Smile to your customers all the time. Never pull a long face even If you feel awful that day. Anything else? Oh, yes. Never argue with your boss. Learn to say'Yes, sir. '\n#Person2#: Be a yes-man, you mean?\n#Person1#: You may put it that way if you like. Don't worry. You'll have no problem.\n#Person2#: I hope not.","summary":"Tony is looking for a job. Susan tells Tony about her current job as a waiter in a restaurant and Tony has a great interest in it. Susan has told her boss about Tony and her boss promised to give Tony the job. Susan also tells Tony about the dos and don'ts.","topic":"seeking a job"}
{"fname":"train_1409","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: Look at me. I look so old! I look as if I were thirty.\n#Person1#: Come on! Stop being so vain. You look great! You are beautiful!\n#Person2#: Yes, I am, but I think it's time for some plastic surgery I'm tired of these wrinkles and sagging skin. See?\n#Person1#: I don't see any wrinkles or sagging skin! You are stop beings ridiculous. Besides, I think that people who get Boto, have facelifts, or tummy tucks look weird. It doesn't look natural.\n#Person2#: Whatever, I think I'm gonna get liposuction and a nose job and some breast implants as well.\n#Person1#: I think you need to get brain surgery. I honestly don't think you need cosmetic surgery. You look amazing.\n#Person2#: I thought you were my friend and would support me on this! I just want to feel better about myself and feel more attractive.\n#Person1#: You don't need plastic surgery to do that. You are fine the way you are and you have guys drooling all over you! Plus, plastic surgery hurts!\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yeah! When I got my nose job I was black and blue for a week!","summary":"#Person2# is not satisfied with #Person2#'s appearance and wants to have plastic surgery. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# looks good and plastic surgery hurts.","topic":"cosmetic surgery"}
{"fname":"train_1410","dialogue":"#Person1#: John has some trouble in his life.\n#Person2#: I hear that his father died.\n#Person1#: Yeah. He's been having an easy time since he was a boy, and now he doesn't know how to face the music.\n#Person2#: He is out of luck.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about John's misfortune.","topic":"misfortune"}
{"fname":"train_1411","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you go to the bank to withdraw money?\n#Person2#: Today is so hot, besides I had so much housework to do. My friend came for a visit and stayed for two hours. I didn't forget, but I had no time at all.\n#Person1#: So you didn't. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you just answer my question directly? Why would Chinese answer questions this way? I simply asked if you did it or not. It's a very simple question. And Chinese often give the reason before they would give a direct answer.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm sorry. I know it bothers you very much. But I don't know why Chinese sometimes would do this.\n#Person1#: You know, today I asked a student if he brought his dictionary with him. It's a rule I made for the class that everyone brings a bilingual dictionary with them because sometimes they don't understand me. The funniest thing is that this student gave me a lot of reasons and no direct answer.\n#Person2#: But you know if he brought it or not, right?\n#Person1#: Yeah, after all the explanations like, it's too heavy, I was in a hurry. . . whatever.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# a question but #Person2# didn't answer directly. #Person1# complains about that. #Person2# is sorry about that but doesn't know why Chinese people sometimes would do this either.","topic":"communication habits"}
{"fname":"train_1412","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Mountains would be a great place for the company retreat.\n#Person2#: That's a wonderful choice.\n#Person1#: I have chosen January as the month for this retreat.\n#Person2#: January is a little too close to the Christmas holidays.\n#Person1#: Yes, maybe another choice might be better.\n#Person2#: I think that April would work. Spring is a lovely time to be in the mountains.\n#Person1#: Thank you for thinking of that.\n#Person2#: Maybe if we asked around we could see what people would prefer.\n#Person1#: That is a good idea.\n#Person2#: I'll take care of taking the survey and get back to you with the answers.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the proper time for the company retreat. #Person2# will take a survey and give #Person1# the answers.","topic":"company retreat"}
{"fname":"train_1413","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me something about yourself and your past.\n#Person2#: I was born and grew up in hebes Province. I moved to Beijing, where I started taking courses for my MBA. When I completed my degree, I was offered an opportunity working for a financial services company. I've worked there for eight years.\n#Person1#: What was the most significant project you've worked on?\n#Person2#: I was assigned a project to design a 360 - degree performance system. It was a challenge for a person with a finance background. I met with the technical people and discussed the possibilities and obstacles. Based on that information, I selected a team and created a spreadsheet to manage the project. We got the project done on schedule. I was rewarded for outstanding results and was able to share the honors with the team.\n#Person1#: What finance experience makes you qualified for this position?\n#Person2#: For the past eight years, I have been working in the banking industry. I have a solid understanding of accounting concepts, an analytical mind and a strong attention to detail. I've had a lot of customer service training and experience, and I have been told that I excel in this area.\n#Person1#: How would your coworkers evaluate you?\n#Person2#: They'd say I was a handworker and a real team player.\n#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?\n#Person2#: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I'd like to postpone that decision until later.","summary":"#Person1# has a job interview with #Person2# and #Person2# shares #Person2#'s past experiences, the most significant project #Person2# has worked on, how #Person2#'s coworkers evaluate #Person2#, the reasons why #Person2# is qualified for the position, and #Person2#'s salary expectations.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1414","dialogue":"#Person1#: Want to send out for some Chinese?\n#Person2#: Some what?\n#Person1#: Some Chinese food. I'm hungry, and there's a take-out restaurant near here. We can have them deliver and then watch the news on TV while we eat.\n#Person2#: No, I'd rather go out. The Chinese food here is rather different from what I had at home. Maybe we can try some other food today. . . What about that all-you-can-eat place we passed the other day, the one over in the shopping center?\n#Person1#: Okay. I could go for that. It's called Al's Steakhouse. They also have great fried fish, and I love their salad bar. You can go back to refill 1 your plate as often as you like.\n#Person2#: Is that the place that serves such large portions of meat?\n#Person1#: Yes, their steaks are enormous. Sometimes I can't finish what I'Ve ordered.\n#Person2#: What if that happens to me? I hate to let food go to waste.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. We'll just get a doggie bag.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what to eat and they decide to have something in Al's Steakhouse, an all-you-can-eat place that serves such large portions of meat.","topic":"what to eat"}
{"fname":"train_1415","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me the price for a bus pass?\n#Person2#: It costs $ 65 to buy a monthly pass.\n#Person1#: Is there a cheaper bus pass?\n#Person2#: There are student passes.\n#Person1#: For how much?\n#Person2#: It doesn't cost anything for the pass.\n#Person1#: It's absolutely free?\n#Person2#: The monthly sticker costs you.\n#Person1#: How much is that?\n#Person2#: Each month it'll cost $ 24 for a new sticker.\n#Person1#: Let me get the student bus pass.\n#Person2#: Let me go get it for you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the information of the bus pass and wants to get the student bus pass.","topic":"bus pass"}
{"fname":"train_1416","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have the same style in white?\n#Person2#: Sorry, miss. I'm afraid we don't have any on hand today.\n#Person1#: What a pity. Are you likely to be getting more in?\n#Person2#: Yes, maybe you can come on Friday.","summary":"#Person1# wants the same style in white. #Person2# asks #Person1# to come on Friday.","topic":"buying cloth"}
{"fname":"train_1417","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is the room ready for the meeting, Miss Chen?\n#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Li.\n#Person1#: How about the microphone and speakers?\n#Person2#: I also have done it.\n#Person1#: Good. Have you prepared some paper and pencils for the participants?\n#Person2#: Yes. They have been laid by their name cards on the meeting table for each attendant.","summary":"Miss Chen has prepared everything well for Mr. Li's meeting.","topic":"good preparation"}
{"fname":"train_1418","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mei Hong, how are you getting to Xi'an next week?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure yet. I may take the train but then again I might take the bus.\n#Person1#: Yeah but the bus takes a long time. You could fly - it's not so expensive these days.\n#Person2#: Really? Maybe I'll do that then.\n#Person1#: Ok well, you let me know your schedule and I'll book a ticket for you.\n#Person2#: Ok. Thanks for that!","summary":"#Person1# recommends Mei Hong to go to Xi'an by air and will book a ticket for Mei Hong.","topic":"means of transportation"}
{"fname":"train_1419","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please take a seat over there? There are some interesting magazines on the coffee-table.\n#Person2#: Thank you. How long it take to get my son's hair cut?\n#Person1#: It shouldn't be long. Thirty minutes, tops. Are you in a hurry?\n#Person2#: No. I'm thinking that maybe I can get my hair shampooed.\n#Person1#: Good idea. Do you want a wash or a massage? Massage is especially good when you are tired.\n#Person2#: How come?\n#Person1#: Because it helps you speed up your circulation.\n#Person2#: Then I won't say no to that.\n#Person1#: How do you like it?\n#Person2#: I feel totally refreshed.\n#Person1#: We have discount coupons. 100 Yuan for ten times. Would you like to have one?\n#Person2#: This time included?\n#Person1#: Of course.\n#Person2#: Then yes.","summary":"#Person2# is thinking about getting hair shampooed when #Person2#'s son is getting hair cut. #Person1# recommends a massage. #Person2# feels refreshed and buys the coupon.","topic":"a good massage"}
{"fname":"train_1420","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to make dinner tonight.\n#Person2#: What are you thinking of making?\n#Person1#: I don't have any idea what to cook.\n#Person2#: How about making a teriyaki bowl?\n#Person1#: Can you tell me how to make it?\n#Person2#: All it consists of is teriyaki beef and white rice.\n#Person1#: Okay, but what do I have to do to prepare it?\n#Person2#: All you have to do is cook some white rice.\n#Person1#: What do I do after that?\n#Person2#: Then cut up the beef and marinate it in teriyaki sauce.\n#Person1#: What else do I have to do?\n#Person2#: All that's left is to cook it.","summary":"#Person1# wants to make dinner but has no idea what to cook. #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to cook a teriyaki bowl.","topic":"\ncooking"}
{"fname":"train_1421","dialogue":"#Person1#: So that will be one teddy, two terry cloth robes, three pairs of satin slippers, and two pairs of pajamas.\n#Person2#: Does all that come to 10, 000 NT?\n#Person1#: Let me see. . . yes, more. That will be 15, 880 NT in total. And after the discount, your total comes to 12, 704 NT. Here's your free teddy bear, free panties and your card application.\n#Person2#: Where do I sign?\n#Person1#: Right here. And write your address. You'll get the card in the mail within a week.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: I know your friend will like the gift set, especially the teddy bear.\n#Person2#: Well, the teddy bear is for me!\n#Person1#: Remember to keep your receipt in case your friend needs to make any exchanges. There are no refunds on sale items.","summary":"#Person2# is buying presents for a friend and #Person1# tells #Person1# to keep the receipt in case of any exchange.","topic":"buying gifts"}
{"fname":"train_1422","dialogue":"#Person1#: Madam, I made a close study of the draft contract yesterday evening. I think there are something needs to modify.\n#Person2#: Which terms?\n#Person1#: First, about the terms of payment. Your draft contract says that payment is to be made by D \\ A. This is not our practice. We prefer to have the payment made by L \\ C through a negotiating bank in America.\n#Person2#: Good. I will add this to the contract.\n#Person1#: The second thing I would like to point out, that is packaging. It's stipulated in the contract that all the computer parts should be packed in cardboard boxes. But I think the wooden cases are much safer.\n#Person2#: Well, you are right. Is there anything else?\n#Person1#: As far as the contract stipulations are concerned, there is nothing more. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Well, we have agreed on all the major points.","summary":"#Person1# wants to modify the terms of payment and packaging in the draft contract. #Person2# has agreed on all the major points.","topic":"contract modification"}
{"fname":"train_1423","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you enjoy your meal?\n#Person2#: Yes, we really enjoyed it.\n#Person1#: May I interest you in some dessert?\n#Person2#: Yes, that sounds great.\n#Person1#: Well, we have chocolate mousse cake, homemade fresh strawberry shortcake, and a spicy rum apple crisp for our specials.\n#Person2#: The apple crisp sounds great.\n#Person1#: Since there are four of you, would you like to split a second dessert?\n#Person2#: Good suggestion. Could you please bring us a chocolate mousse cake and four dessert forks, please?\n#Person1#: Would you like coffee or tea with your dessert?\n#Person2#: Let's have four coffees, please.\n#Person1#: OK. I will be right back with your desserts and drinks.\n#Person2#: Thank you! We have really enjoyed our meal here.","summary":"#Person2# quite enjoys the meal and #Person1# will serve #Person2# an apple crisp, a chocolate mousse cake, and four coffees.","topic":"pleasant meal"}
{"fname":"train_1424","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'd like a single room.\n#Person2#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person1#: No, I'm afraid not.\n#Person2#: Let me check if we have any vacancies. . . You're in luck. We have one single room available.\n#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: $ 60 a night. No charge for local calls on the phone or for the TV, unless you decide to watch the pay-per-view channels.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'll take it.\n#Person2#: Here's your key. Check out time is 12 noon. If you want to stay until 6 p. m. , it's another half day. After that you have to pay for another night.\n#Person1#: Okay. When is your restaurant open?\n#Person2#: It's open from 6:30 a. m. to 10 p. m. every day.\n#Person1#: Okay, thank you. Which way to the room?\n#Person2#: It's that way, on the second floor.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# wants a single room and #Person2#, the hotel receptionist, tells #Person1# the charge of the room and when is the restaurant open.","topic":"checking in"}
{"fname":"train_1425","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you at all?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. My son wants to go overseas, to England, to do his Master degree. I wondered if you offer any kind of loan that could assist him in doing so?\n#Person1#: We certainly do. I can give you some details about a loan called Personal Loan for Studying Abroad. We offer this to anyone who will study outside this country.\n#Person2#: I see. What does it entail? I'm not sure if we will be eligible.\n#Person1#: This loan is specially provided for people who are studying overseas to pay for their tuition fee and other sundry items.\n#Person2#: So, we could use it to pay for my son's living expenses, not just his tuition?\n#Person1#: That's right. The sundries could include accommodation, text books and so on. The guidelines are not so strict, you see.\n#Person2#: That is good to know. Just think! We've been worrying about this for weeks and just a short visit here and my mind is at ease. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to apply for a loan supporting #Person2#'s son's study abroad and #Person1# tells #Person2# details of the loan. #Person2# is happy that the loan can cover living expenses and tuition.","topic":"overseas study loan"}
{"fname":"train_1426","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I've been waiting for over an hour. My appointment was scheduled for 11:00 a.m., and I have a meeting at 1:30 p.m. I took lunch early and then came straight here for my annual health examination.\n#Person2#: What's your name, sir?\n#Person1#: Peter Jennings.\n#Person2#: Let's see...you're next, Mr. Jennings. Dr. Watson is just finishing up with another patient. It should only be another couple of minutes.\n#Person1#: It took me two months to get this appointment. I'm just worried that I'll be late getting back to the office. If I'm late for my meeting, my boss will be upset.\n#Person2#: But you have a medical appointment. I'm sure he'll understand...\n#Person1#: It's a 'she', actually. The problem is that I'll give a presentation at the meeting. If I'm late, the whole thing will be...\n#Person2#: Oh, look who's here!\n#Person1#: Thank goodness! Dr. Watson...","summary":"Peter tells #Person2# he has been waiting for his annual health examination for over an hour and is worried about being late for a meeting. Fortunately, Dr. Watson comes.","topic":"annual health examination"}
{"fname":"train_1427","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think you can take me to the Grand Hotel in 30 minutes?\n#Person2#: It depends. If the traffic isn't too heavy... Anyhow, I'll try my best. You've got enough time.\n#Person1#: How much should I pay?\n#Person2#: $12.75, please.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. Here's $15. Give me $1.00 back, please.","summary":"#Person2# tries the best to take #Person1# to the Grand Hotel.","topic":"driver and passanger"}
{"fname":"train_1428","dialogue":"#Person1#: The manager just emailed to say that the meeting would be put off till the next Sunday. Will you have everything ready by then? Anna, what's wrong? Are you hearing me?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I was thinking about my brother. I haven't heard from him for two weeks.\n#Person1#: How often do you call each other?\n#Person2#: Usually at least once a week, but he's now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village. I can only write to him.\n#Person1#: The mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from him soon.\n#Person2#: I hope so.","summary":"Anna was worried about her brother when #Person1# talks about the meeting. #Person1# comforts Anna.","topic":"brother"}
{"fname":"train_1429","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello!\n#Person2#: Hello! Glad to meet you.\n#Person1#: Tell me something about yourself, please.\n#Person2#: My name is Wan Mei and I live in Guangzhou. I was born in 1987. I am a student of Jinan University. I have majored in Public Administration, I like travelling very much and enjoy sports. I am in the tennis club at my university.\n#Person1#: Your application form says you were out of school for half a year during high school. What was the reason? Were you ill?\n#Person2#: Oh. No. My father's job took him to America for six months then, and he decided to take the whole family along.\n#Person1#: So during that time you went to high school in the United States?\n#Person2#: Yes, it was just for a few months. I attended Johnson High School in Chicago.\n#Person1#: Tell me why you are interested in working for this company, will you?\n#Person2#: I think working in this company would give me the best opportunity to use what I've learned at college, studying public administration for four years. I think this company has a great future. So for a long time I've been thinking I'd like to work for this company.\n#Person1#: Have you ever worked during your university days?\n#Person2#: Yes. I worked as a teacher to teach English to a middle school student.\n#Person1#: There's a good chance for you to come to work for this company. Thank you for coming. Good bye!\n#Person2#: Good bye!","summary":"#Person1# is interviewing Wan Mei. Wan Mei tells #Person1# the previous experiences at school and at work and reason for applying for this company. #Person1# tells Wan MEi there's a good chance for Wan Mei to come to work for this company.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1430","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but could you tell me when the plane for Berlin leaves?\n#Person2#: In 40 minutes, at eleven o'clock. The plane for Berlin leaves every two hours.\n#Person1#: How much is a second class ticket, please?\n#Person2#: We have only first class tickets left. It is $ 350 one way.\n#Person1#: OK. I'd like one for the next flight.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I don't sell tickets. You can get one from the machine over there.\n#Person1#: All right. By the way, what's the gate number?\n#Person2#: Four. Down the hall and to the left.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a ticket for the next flight to Berlin. #Person2# tells #Person1# to get it from the machine.","topic":"plane information"}
{"fname":"train_1431","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mike. What have you been up to?\n#Person2#: Not much. I started exercising.\n#Person1#: Trying to get in shape?\n#Person2#: Yeah, and I need to start improving my health.\n#Person1#: Me, too. What are you doing besides exercising?\n#Person2#: That's about all.\n#Person1#: I think if you eat better, it will also help a lot.\n#Person2#: Sleep is important, too. I heard people who sleep an average of eight hours a day have less health problems.\n#Person1#: Looks like there are a lot of things to do to stay healthy.\n#Person2#: True. But I think it is worth it. When you get older, you want to be healthy and active.\n#Person1#: Absolutely.","summary":"Mike and #Person2# agree that it's significant to exercise more, eat better and have a good sleep in order to stay healthy.","topic":"stay healthy"}
{"fname":"train_1432","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Bob. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you getting along with your preparations for the entrance exam?\n#Person2#: Well, I really can't tell. Anyhow, I'm doing my best, working night and day.\n#Person1#: So am I. Sometimes, I feel very tired, both physically and mentally.\n#Person2#: I feel the same. I often suffer from headaches and general weakness. Not enough time for sleeping. I don't know what will become of me if it goes on like this for long.\n#Person1#: And no time for sports, even music, not to mention films or TV programs. All we can see is exercises, exam papers and this sort of things.\n#Person2#: It seems that to go to college is the only future we have.\n#Person1#: Certainly not. Even if we can't go to college, we can take up many other jobs and do our bits for the society as well.\n#Person2#: Quite right. But we'll get more knowledge after studying several years at college. That means we can work better for our country and people after graduation. In addition our parents lay great hope on us, and we shouldn't make them feel disappointed.","summary":"Both #Person1# and Bob feel tired when preparing the entrance exam. #Person1# doesn't think going to college is the only future they have. Bob agrees but still thinks it's a better choice.","topic":"entrance exam."}
{"fname":"train_1433","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. What's the postage on this letter to New York, please?\n#Person2#: How would you like to send it?\n#Person1#: By registered airmail.\n#Person2#: Eighty cents, please. And please write down the postal code in the mailing address. Anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'd like 6 postcards and 10 fifty-cent stamps, please.\n#Person2#: All right. Here you are.\n#Person1#: And this package is for London. Will you weigh it for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. This package is 10 grams overweight. You'll have to pay 50 cents extra for the overweight.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the postage and the weight of the letter and asks #Person1# to write down the postal code.","topic":"mailing a package"}
{"fname":"train_1434","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, can I get you a drink? \n#Person2#: Sure, I would like a Coke. \n#Person1#: Would you like to order anything off the appetizer menu? \n#Person2#: Let's see, can I get some fried zucchini, please? \n#Person1#: Would you like to order anything else? \n#Person2#: No, that's it, thank you. \n#Person1#: No problem, call me when you're ready to place the rest of your order. \n#Person2#: I would like to order my food now. \n#Person1#: What did you want to order? \n#Person2#: Can I get a cheeseburger and some fries? \n#Person1#: Can I get you anything else? \n#Person2#: That's all, thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# and #Person2# orders a drink and appetizer first and then orders food for the dinner.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_1435","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me where I can park? \n#Person2#: Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile? \n#Person1#: I drive an automobile. \n#Person2#: Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. Do you know what a handicapped space is? \n#Person1#: Yes, I have seen those spots. \n#Person2#: Well, when you see the blue spots with the handicapped logo, do not park there unless you have a special permit. Are you going to be parking in the daytime or the evening? \n#Person1#: I park in the evenings. \n#Person2#: Then you also need to be aware of the time limits on the street signs. Have you seen those signs? \n#Person1#: Yes, I have seen those signs. \n#Person2#: The signs always tell you how long you can park there and on what days. Do you know how to read the curb colors? \n#Person1#: Yes, I know what the curb colors mean. \n#Person2#: Well, just as long as you realize that red means no parking and white means loading and unloading, I think you know what you need to know. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# when and where to park the automobile in the evenings and reminds #Person1# to be aware of the time limits on the street signs and the curb colors.","topic":"park the automobile"}
{"fname":"train_1436","dialogue":"#Person1#: People are funny. \n#Person2#: They sure are. \n#Person1#: Did you hear about the pilot? \n#Person2#: The one that stole a small plane? \n#Person1#: Yes, he stole a plane in Canada and flew into the U. S. \n#Person2#: Did they catch him? \n#Person1#: Yes. After two U. S. fighter jets followed him for an hour, he landed on a highway. \n#Person2#: Did he crash? \n#Person1#: No, he just landed the plane and walked to a restaurant. \n#Person2#: Did the cops find out why he flew into the U. S. ? \n#Person1#: His life sucked. He was hoping a fighter jet would shoot him down. \n#Person2#: Poor guy. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the pilot stealing a small plane and hoping a fighter jet would shoot him down.","topic":"a pilot"}
{"fname":"train_1437","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, excuse me. is this seat taken?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. It's all yours.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. My name is Ashlyn. It's nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Carson. It's nice to mee you, too. \n#Person1#: the weather is so warm for December, don't you think? \n#Person2#: it is unusually warm. I balme it on global warming. \n#Person1#: global warming is wreaking havoc everywhere. \n#Person2#: so sure. Are you from around here? \n#Person1#: no. I'm new here. I just moved here a few months ago. \n#Person2#: where are you from? \n#Person1#: I'm from China. What about you? \n#Person2#: I am from Texas. I was in China once, but it was a long time ago. \n#Person1#: did you enjoy it? \n#Person2#: I did. I especially liked the food. What do you think about the food here? \n#Person1#: it's very different from Chinese food, but I am getting used to it. \n#Person2#: Is that the Da Vinci Code that you've got there? \n#Person1#: yes, have you read it? \n#Person2#: no, but I saw the movie. What do you think about it? \n#Person1#: well, to be honest, I've only gotten though 10 pages of it. So far, though, it's interesting. \n#Person2#: well, this is my stop. it was nice talking with you. \n#Person1#: likewise. Bye! ","summary":"Ashlyn and Carson meet each other for the first time and they have a pleasant talk about the weather, the place they come from, and The Da Vinci Code before Carson gets off.","topic":"a pleasant talk"}
{"fname":"train_1438","dialogue":"#Person1#: excuse me, could you tell me which line I'm supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package? \n#Person2#: you can buy the bubble wrap here, but you'll have to stand in line over here to post your paskage. \n#Person1#: that's a really long line. How long do you think it'll take to get through all those people? \n#Person2#: it takes about 3 minutes per person, so it'll probably be about an hour's wait. \n#Person1#: can I buy stamps here? \n#Person2#: sure. How many would you like? \n#Person1#: I need 30 for my Chrismas cards. \n#Person2#: are you sending them abroad? \n#Person1#: twenty of them are going abroad to China and America. \n#Person2#: do you have any going anywhere in the EU? If you do, those are less expensive. \n#Person1#: no. \n#Person2#: ok, here you go. That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence. \n#Person1#: and the bubble wrap? \n#Person2#: that's another quid. \n#Person1#: thanks a lot. You've been very helpful. ","summary":"#Person1# is sending a package and #Person2# instructs #Person1# how to buy bubble wrap and post a package. #Person1# also buys some stamps for Christmas cards.","topic":"sending a package"}
{"fname":"train_1439","dialogue":"#Person1#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright? \n#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have signed a pre-nup. \n#Person1#: What was that? \n#Person2#: Nothing! Anyway, you're right, there's no reason this has to be nasty. My lawyer tells me you've accepted our alimony proposal and the division of property, as well as the custody agreement- I keep the cat and you get the dog. So that's done. . . finally. \n#Person1#: Let's not go there, Joanne! Ok, so let's start with the record collection, I'll take the albums I contributed and you can have your cheesy disco albums back. \n#Person2#: Fine, but I'm keeping the antique gramophone as my grandfather gave it to me. \n#Person1#: I believe that was a wedding present to both of us, Joanne. And you hardly ever use it! \n#Person2#: He's my grandfather, and he never really liked you anyway! \n#Person1#: Whatever! Alright, I'll concede the silly gramophone, if you'll agree that I get the silver tea set. \n#Person2#: How typical, when are you ever going to use a silver tea set? Fine! I don't want to drag this out any longer than necessary. What's next? What about these old photographs? \n#Person1#: Which ones? Let me have a look. Wow, look at that! That brings back memories. . . That? \n#Person2#: Our trip to Italy! I remember that day. We were going to visit the Trevi fountain, and we got caught in the rain. . . \n#Person1#: . . . and you looked so adorable with your hair all wet. I had to take a picture of you standing there in that little alley, smiling and laughing in the rain. . . \n#Person2#: Oh, we really did have fun back then, didn't we? \n#Person1#: Oh, Joanne, are we making a big mistake? I know our relationship has been on the rocks for sometime but are you sure we can't reconcile and try again? I still love you. \n#Person2#: Oh Jeff! I love you too! I'm so glad we didn't have to decide who keeps the motorcycle. \n#Person1#: The motorcycle? But that's mine! ","summary":"Joanne and Jeff are making divorce and dividing their stuff. They decide Joanne will have the antique gramophone and Jeff will have the silver tea set. They then find some old photographs which bring back memories and find they still love each other.","topic":"divorce"}
{"fname":"train_1440","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, San Felice Hotel. May I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a room, please. \n#Person1#: Certainly. When for, madam? \n#Person2#: March the 23rd. \n#Person1#: How long will you be staying? \n#Person2#: Three nights. \n#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, madam? \n#Person2#: Er. . . double with bath. I'd appreciate it if you could give me a room with a view over the lake. \n#Person1#: Certainly, madam. I'll just check what we have available. . . Yes, we have a room on the 4th floor with a really splendid view. \n#Person2#: Fine. How much is the charge per night? \n#Person1#: Would you like breakfast? \n#Person2#: No, thanks. \n#Person1#: It's eighty four euro per night excluding VAT. \n#Person2#: That's fine. \n#Person1#: Who's the booking for, please, madam? \n#Person2#: Mr. and Mrs. Ryefield, that's R-Y-E-F-I-E-L-D. \n#Person1#: Okay, let me make sure I got that \n#Person2#: Yes it is. Thank you. \n#Person1#: Let me give you your confirmation number. It's 7576385. I'll repeat that, 7576385. Thank you for choosing San Felice Hotel and have a nice day. Goodbye. \n#Person2#: Goodbye. ","summary":"#Person2# calls the San Felice Hotel to book a room for three nights with a view over the lake. #Person1# books a room for her and gives her a confirmation number.","topic":"room booking"}
{"fname":"train_1441","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, mom, thanks for having Simon stay for a couple of days.\n#Person2#: That's OK, Phillip. What have I got to do?\n#Person1#: Well, Saturday's busy. In the morning, he's got his piano class.\n#Person2#: Right. And in the afternoon, he's going to a birthday party, isn't he?\n#Person1#: No, that's in the evening. He's going to the football match in the afternoon. Remember?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I remember now. So what time does the party start?\n#Person1#: At 7:30 and Mrs. Carter will bring him home.\n#Person2#: Fine. Now on Sunday morning, we can go to the swimming pool on our bikes.\n#Person1#: Well. He's got a cold, so swimming isn't a very good idea. But he'd like a bicycle ride.\n#Person2#: OK. Your father wants to take Simon to the park in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: Fine. And then a quiet evening watching TV.\n#Person2#: What about a trip to the cinema?\n#Person1#: No, I think he'll be too tired for that.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"Phillip sends Simon to his parents' home and tells #Person2# where Simon needs to go in the following days.","topic":"caring about Simon"}
{"fname":"train_1442","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who are the people in this photo?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's my homestay family. I'm going to Australia for a year on an exchange program. And those are the people I'm living with. Those are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Their daughters' names are Jenny and Cindy, and their son's name is George.\n#Person1#: Is that George there?\n#Person2#: No, that's Jenny's husband, Charlie. They were just married. George is the one in front.\n#Person1#: Good looking man, he's not married?\n#Person2#: No. Cindy's not married, either. But Jenny and Charlie are moving to their own house next week. So it won't be as crowded as it looks. I'm leaving for Sydney in a month.\n#Person1#: Well, have a great time.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the people in the photo who are #Person2#'s homestay family in Australia.","topic":"family portrait"}
{"fname":"train_1443","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, where are we going?\n#Person2#: First, we will go to the city center and stop for something to drink, then we will visit the University Museum.\n#Person1#: Where are we going to have a drink?\n#Person2#: There is a coffee shop round the corner. Can you see that big building at the end of the road?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I can see it.\n#Person2#: That is a bank. The coffee shop is opposite the bank.\n#Person1#: Good, I will have hot chocolate.\n#Person2#: Samantha, stop. Wait for the lights to turn green. When crossing the road you must always pay attention to what's around you.\n#Person1#: Sorry. How far is the museum?\n#Person2#: Only 3 stops away, we can walk there. Here we are. You find us a table and I'll get the drinks.","summary":"#Person2# tells Samantha they will stop for something to drink and where is the coffee shop. #Person2# then asks Samantha to find a table and he'll get the drinks.","topic":"day planning"}
{"fname":"train_1444","dialogue":"#Person1#: No.106, please.\n#Person2#: I'm No.106. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Welcome to Genova's Deli. Just drop your number in the basket there. What can I get for you today?\n#Person2#: I need 3 sandwiches. The first two are both roast beef with cheese, but one has everything on it, and the other has no tomatoes.\n#Person1#: What kind of bread for the roast beef sandwiches?\n#Person2#: Wide world please.\n#Person1#: Alright. What about the third one?\n#Person2#: That's a turkey sandwich on sliced wheat bread with cheese, bacon and onions.\n#Person1#: Nothing else on the turkey?\n#Person2#: No, just those 3 things.\n#Person1#: You got it. Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yeah, can I have 3 cokes and a large bag of chips please?\n#Person1#: The chips and drinks are just to your left. Just take whatever you want and I'll meet you over by the cash register.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order 3 sandwiches with different requirements, 3 cokes and a large bag of chips.","topic":"buying sandwitches"}
{"fname":"train_1445","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Could you tell me where I can find the Clothing Department?\n#Person1#: On the left of the elevator of the 3rd floor.\n#Person2#: I ' d like to buy a woolen vest for my grandpa.\n#Person1#: I ' m sure you can find your favorite there.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: It ' s my honor.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2#, who wants to buy a vest for her grandpa, the location of the Clothing Department.","topic":"Clothing Department"}
{"fname":"train_1446","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm interested in Chinese antiques.\n#Person2#: We have a great variety of Chinese antiques. Besides, we have landscape painting, figure painting and flower-and-bird painting.\n#Person1#: I'd like a flower-and-bird painting.\n#Person2#: How about this picture of cranes with pine trees? It was painted by a famous Chinese painter in King Dynasty.\n#Person1#: Oh, they look just like live cranes.\n#Person2#: And what is more, in traditional Chinese thinking, cranes and pine trees symbolize longevity.","summary":"#Person1# is interested in Chinese antiques. #Person2# recommends a picture of cranes with pine trees.","topic":"Chinese antiques"}
{"fname":"train_1447","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I ' m here to catch flight 513 to New York.\n#Person2#: May I see your ticket please?\n#Person1#: Here you are. Do you need to see my passport?\n#Person2#: Any form of picture I. D. will do.\n#Person1#: Mmmm... a photo I. D. I have my New Jersey driver ' s license. Is that ok?\n#Person2#: That will do. What an interesting picture! How old is it?\n#Person1#: Actually it wad taken just last year, but I had a shaved head and a beard. Can you still recognize me?\n#Person2#: Barely. Will you be checking any luggage today?\n#Person1#: Yes, One suitcase. I also have a carry-on bag.\n#Person2#: Ok. Mr. Lee, you ' re all set. Your flight leaves from gate 10. Boarding begins at 10:30","summary":"Mr. Lee is catching flight 513 to New York. #Person2# helps with his check-in process and thinks his photo is interesting when checking his photo I.D.","topic":"picture I.D."}
{"fname":"train_1448","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your main range?\n#Person2#: Generally speaking, we provide bikes for both gentlemen and ladies, size 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27 inches. We can vary the colors according to the buyer's requirements. Here are the catalogues and the pattern books. They will give you a rough idea about our products.\n#Person1#: I am interested in your flying pigeon bicycles. I think some of these items will find a ready market in Canada. But what our customers appreciate most is a reliable product.\n#Person2#: To be reliable is the strong point of our products. As a matter of fact, it's always our practice to supply high quality goods at reasonable prices. Flying pigeon is the best of its kind at the price.\n#Person1#: Then I'd like to know your availability of the products and the terms of sales, such as mode of payment, delivery, discounts, etc.","summary":"#Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s flying pigeon bicycles, which #Person2# has confidence in, and wants to know the availability of the products and the terms of sales.","topic":"flying pigeon bicycles"}
{"fname":"train_1449","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'll never guess what I won at work today! - Tickets to tonight's final NBA game.\n#Person2#: Two, I hope and I hope that by telling me about them you are planning on taking me!\n#Person1#: Of course! And here's the best part, they are court side seats!\n#Person2#: How in the world! Who came up with seats like that from your company?\n#Person1#: Some guy in the accounting department has a brother on the team!\n#Person2#: Can't beat that! Thank you accounting guy!\n#Person1#: The game starts at seven so we'd better hustle, it's already five.\n#Person2#: What are we waiting for? Let's go!","summary":"#Person1# won two tickets for tonight's final NBA game and will take #Person2#, who is excited about that, together.","topic":"final NBA game"}
{"fname":"train_1450","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, John? you seemed to be restless today.\n#Person2#: You see, I've been offered a new job. I can't decide whether to take it or not.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's easy. If it's better than the one you are doing now, go for it. That's my advice.\n#Person2#: It isn't that easy. I hate to quit my present job. People around here are very nice and the work itself is challenging.\n#Person1#: Then what about the salary? Would you get more?\n#Person2#: Yes, they say I would get a big sum.\n#Person1#: Have you discussed it with your wife?\n#Person2#: Yes, she leaves it to me.\n#Person1#: As I say it the work is well worth try. After all you can get a higher salary.\n#Person2#: I have to think about it.","summary":"John has to think about whether to take the new job or not, although #Person1# advises him to take it.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_1451","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lili, let ' s take a vacation!\n#Person2#: George, how can we? Vacations cost money. And this month we don ' t have much money left after paying the rent.\n#Person1#: Well, Lili, we can visit different places in the state in our van 10. We are not going to take a plane or stay at a hotel this time. Trust me, it won ' t cost much.\n#Person2#: Where will we sleep, then?\n#Person1#: In the van.\n#Person2#: What about other expenses?\n#Person1#: Let ' s see. Gas, food, recreation, we won ' t spend much. Come on. Don ' t hesitate. We need to get out of the house once in a while. We have been working hard, haven ' t we?\n#Person2#: Maybe you ' re right. When do you plan to go?\n#Person1#: The sooner the better! I can ' t wait!\n#Person2#: Oh, I don ' t know where we ' re going yet.\n#Person1#: As long as we ' re going, you can decide where to go. I trust your judgments. I know you miss Chinese food, so we can eat at a Chinese restaurant this time.\n#Person2#: Let ' s go to Chicago. We can have lunch in Chinatown. Then we can go to a ball game at Wrigley Field!\n#Person1#: You have such good ideas!","summary":"George tries to persuade Lili to take a vacation because they have been working hard. Lili worries about the money at first but then agrees and suggests going to Chicago to have Chinese food and go to a ball game.","topic":"take a vacation"}
{"fname":"train_1452","dialogue":"#Person1#: hi, my name's Abby. What's your name?\n#Person2#: I'm colin. It's nice to meet you. What do you do?\n#Person1#: I'm a freelance English teacher. How about you?\n#Person2#: I'm in between jobs at the moment.\n#Person1#: what kind of job are you looking for?\n#Person2#: I'd like to find a job with flexible hours in the IT field.\n#Person1#: have you ever thought about becoming a freelance IT consultant?\n#Person2#: no. Is it difficult to find such a job?\n#Person1#: not if you are good at net-working. Do you like to meet new people?\n#Person2#: yes. I'm pretty out-going and friendly.\n#Person1#: do you have experience in the IT field?\n#Person2#: I have some. I worked in the IT department at a language school for four years in Spain.\n#Person1#: do you speak Spanish?\n#Person2#: yes, but not fluently.\n#Person1#: that's OK. Have you sent your CV out to anyone yet?\n#Person2#: I've sent my CV to dozens of companies but nobody has got back to me.\n#Person1#: did you write a clear objective in your resume?\n#Person2#: no, because I didn't know what I wanted to do.\n#Person1#: I think you need to update your CV. Bring it over to my office tomorrow and I'll help you with it.\n#Person2#: thanks, I will. I'll see you tomorrow then!","summary":"Abby, a freelance English teacher, advises Colin, who wants to find a job with flexible hours in the IT field, to be a freelance IT consultant and volunteers to help Colin with his CV tomorrow.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_1453","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where did you get all these barney tour pamphlets?\n#Person2#: I took them from a travel agency. Look at those nice pictures, lash forest, palm fringed, white sand beaches, crystal blue ocean, they're breath-taking. It is like paradise on earth.\n#Person1#: That's why it's become a very popular holiday destination these years. Someone told me the service there is very good too. Are you planning to spend the holiday there?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm thinking about signing up for a tour in the travel agency. Their next tour starts the same time as my holiday does next month.\n#Person1#: How many days is the tour?\n#Person2#: 10 days. When I get back, I still have two days to go before work. Isn't that great?\n#Person1#: That's a perfect plan. Enjoy yourself.","summary":"#Person2# took some barney tour pamphlets from a travel agency and is planning to sign up for a tour. #Person1# thinks it's a perfect plan.","topic":"holiday plan"}
{"fname":"train_1454","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello!\n#Person2#: Is Petti there?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number. There is no Petti here.\n#Person2#: Wrong number? Are you sure? I called yesterday and she was there.\n#Person1#: I'm sure you have the wrong number. This one has been my number for more than 20 years.\n#Person2#: That's impossible. I remember the number clearly. Isn't this 763-4565?\n#Person1#: No, It isn't. It's 736-4565. It seems you've misdialed.\n#Person2#: Really? I'm so sorry I bothered you. I'll try again.\n#Person1#: That's all right. This sort of thing happens all the time to everyone.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I guess it does. Sorry again for bothering you.\n#Person1#: No worries.","summary":"#Person2# calls to talk to Petti. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# has misdialed. #Person2# feels sorry.","topic":"misdial"}
{"fname":"train_1455","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Alice. Would you like to go to the temple fair with me?\n#Person2#: Temple fair?\n#Person1#: Yes. The ancient custom of holding temple fairs is to offer sacrifices to the god of the earth, and they have developed into a festival filled with food, performances and games now.\n#Person2#: Sounds interesting!\n#Person1#: Absolutely, I love temple fairs. Beijing has several temple fairs recently. They are different from each other to some extent, but also have a lot in common.\n#Person2#: I just can't wait to see them. Which one do you choose today?\n#Person1#: What about Tianqiao Temple Fair? A variety of opera performances, acrobatics shows, and food will dazzle you.\n#Person2#: Great! Do you know how to get there?\n#Person1#: Of course.\n#Person2#: Couldn't be better.","summary":"#Person1# explains the temple fair to Alice and invites her to go to the Tianqiao Temple Fair together. Alice agrees.","topic":"temple fair"}
{"fname":"train_1456","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tomorrow I'll take you to some places that I'm sure you will have interest in.\n#Person2#: Where else haven't we been to yet?\n#Person1#: They are the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls.\n#Person2#: Sounds great! How many kinds of folk collections do they have?\n#Person1#: Well. there're actually over 200 kinds of folk collections in this city. That's half the collections of antique objects in China. There's one exhibition half for multiple collection, and several individual display rooms for private collectors.\n#Person2#: Private collectors! They must have excellent collections. I'II go and see each of them. What kinds of collections can I see? Come on, don't keep me in suspense!\n#Person1#: No hurry! I'II tell you now, The collections include ancient cases and caskets, tea sets, abacuses, precious sea shells and conches, drama costumes, agates, ancient coins, fans, mini-musical instruments, root-carving, rare stones and rocks, model ships, model cars. . .\n#Person2#: Enough! I can't wait anymore.","summary":"#Person1# will take #Person2# to the Folk Antique Handicrafts and Collectibles Exhibition Halls, which has over 200 kinds of folk collections, tomorrow. #Person2# can't wait anymore.","topic":"exhibition"}
{"fname":"train_1457","dialogue":"#Person1#: She is so beautiful, isn't she?\n#Person2#: Who?\n#Person1#: Julia Roberts.\n#Person2#: Yeah, she is so charming. I like her, too.\n#Person1#: It's said that her new movie is going to come out.\n#Person2#: What's the movie about?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure.\n#Person2#: Isn't it silly to see a movie that you know nothing about?\n#Person1#: I already told you, because Julia Roberts is in it. I like her because she is not only a great actor but also is very generous to give a lot to many kinds of charities.\n#Person2#: Yeah, she is great. I also admire her for her concern about society.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both like Julia Roberts and admire her for her concern about society.","topic":"Julia Roberts"}
{"fname":"train_1458","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will they send me a form telling me that I have been granted unemployment?\n#Person2#: A Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter will be sent to you.\n#Person1#: What information will be in that letter?\n#Person2#: The Award Letter will inform you as to how much you will receive.\n#Person1#: What other forms will I need to turn in?\n#Person2#: Every two weeks you will receive a Continued Claim Form that you must turn in.\n#Person1#: What will they be asking me on that form?\n#Person2#: You must show that you were available and that you looked for work.\n#Person1#: What else will they ask me?\n#Person2#: One of the questions they ask you is if you were well enough to work.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# will be informed #Person1# has been granted unemployment by letter. Also, #Person1# needs to turn in a Continued Claim Form every two weeks.","topic":"umemployment"}
{"fname":"train_1459","dialogue":"#Person1#: What about a medication to help me with my problem?\n#Person2#: There are several types of medications that we can try for your high blood pressure.\n#Person1#: What types of medications would be best?\n#Person2#: For water retention, I am going to start you on Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic.\n#Person1#: What are the side effects from taking that drug,\n#Person2#: You need to stay hydrated on this drug, but most people experience little side effects.\n#Person1#: Will that one medication take care of all of my problems?\n#Person2#: For now I want you to take a second drug, Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor.\n#Person1#: Am I going to experience any complications with that drug?\n#Person2#: The most you will experience will be a dry cough but you probably won't experience anything negative.","summary":"#Person2# will give #Person1# two kinds of drugs to help with #Person1#'s high blood pressure and tells #Person1# there won't be many complications.","topic":"side effects"}
{"fname":"train_1460","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! I am a rookie in our office.\n#Person2#: Good morning! Welcome to our office!\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you! My name is Peter Smith.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you too! I am George Williams.\n#Person1#: This is my first day at work!\n#Person2#: Well, hope you will enjoy your first day!\n#Person1#: I am new to the work and I will appreciate your guidance!\n#Person2#: I will try my best to assist you if you need any help.\n#Person1#: Thank you. It is very kind of you.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"Peter Smith, a rookie in the office, and George Williams greet each other. George promises to help Peter if needed.","topic":"rookie"}
{"fname":"train_1461","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Everything's fine with me.\n#Person1#: What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Is it possible for me to view the apartment today?\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, you will not be able to view it today.\n#Person2#: Why can't I view it today?\n#Person1#: You'll need to make an appointment to view the apartment.\n#Person2#: I understand. May I make an appointment then?\n#Person1#: How does this Friday sound?\n#Person2#: Friday at 6 pm. would be perfect.\n#Person1#: That will be fine.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person2# wants to view the apartment. #Person1# helps #Person2# to make an appointment on Friday at 6 pm.","topic":"view the apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1462","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm glad to have the opportunity of visiting your corporation. I hope to conclude some substantial business with you.\n#Person2#: It's a great pleasure to meet you, Mr. Brown. I believe you have seen our exhibits in the showroom. May I know what particular items you're interested in?\n#Person1#: I'm interested in your hardware. I'Ve seen the exhibits and studied your catalogues. I think some of the items will find a ready market in Canada. Here is a list of my requirements, for which I'd like to have your lowest quotations, C. I. F. Vancouver.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your inquiry. Would you tell us the quantity you require so that we can work out the offers?\n#Person1#: I'll do that. Meanwhile, could you give me an indication of price?\n#Person2#: Here are our F. O. B. price lists. All the prices in the lists are subject to our confirmation.\n#Person1#: What about the commission? From European suppliers I usually get a 3 to 5 percent commission for my imports. It's the general practice.\n#Person2#: As a rule we don't allow any commission. But if the order is a substantial one, we'll consider it.\n#Person1#: You see, but I do business on a commission basis. A commission on your prices would make it easier for me to promote sales. Even two or three percent would help.\n#Person2#: That's something we can discuss later.","summary":"Mr. Brown is interested in #Person2#'s hardware and asks #Person2# to give him an indication of price. Mr. Brown also asks for a commission. #Person2# will consider it if the order is a substantial one.","topic":"substantial business"}
{"fname":"train_1463","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, we are heading towards the first spot of our trip-the Louvre.\n#Person2#: Wonderful. That's a place famous for its arts.\n#Person1#: Yes. There are so many famous paintings on show. I am sure it will be an unforgettable trip.\n#Person2#: Surely it will be. By the way, when will we get there?\n#Person1#: Half an hours later.","summary":"#Person1# will bring #Person2# to the Louvre. #Person2# agrees that the trip will be unforgettable.","topic":"the Louvre"}
{"fname":"train_1464","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please show me the menu, Miss.\n#Person2#: Of course. Here you are. Can I take your order now?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'd like an Italian soup to start with and then some fried noodles.\n#Person2#: All right. Can I serve you anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee afterwards. Make it hot, please.\n#Person2#: You've got it, sir.","summary":"#Person2# takes #Person1#'s order, including soup, fried noodles, and coffee.","topic":"take the order"}
{"fname":"train_1465","dialogue":"#Person1#: Judy, what do you think of the new general manager?\n#Person2#: He has extensive experience, although the guy's really deep, sometimes, it scares me.\n#Person1#: I heard he's very clear about his likes and dislikes and he's not the type to just let things go, so don't provoke him.\n#Person2#: I know, and that's why I'm always respectful and I keep my distance. It's safer that way.\n#Person1#: Me too, I don't know why, but every time I see the guy, I break into a cold sweat.\n#Person2#: It's in the eyes. They're the type that seems to look into your soul, making one really uneasy.\n#Person1#: Whatever we said, we must be more careful.\n#Person2#: Yes, I agree with you.","summary":"#Person1# and Judy agree that the new general manager makes people uneasy and they should be more careful.","topic":"new general manager"}
{"fname":"train_1466","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look! Allen has the mike!\n#Person2#: I thought he only liked to listen?\n#Person1#: That was before he heard Stanley sing! I guess he couldn't stand it anymore, so he decided to give it a try himself! Allen has a really good voice! He sounds like Enrique Iglesias!\n#Person2#: And he can move, too! He dances like Ricky Martin!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# admires Allen's voice and dance.","topic":"sing a song"}
{"fname":"train_1467","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't you have air-conditioning in your apartment? It's sweltering here!\n#Person2#: Well, there is air-conditioning. Did you see that window air conditioner there? The problem is that the window unit isn't powerful enough.\n#Person1#: I guess not, huh.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm going to move out anyway. The new apartment has central air-conditioning.\n#Person1#: You should have moved out long, long ago.\n#Person2#: Well, I had to wait until the lease expired. So. . .\n#Person1#: So how can you stand the heat?\n#Person2#: Well, I open the windows and. . . and I'Ve got an electric fan ere. It helps a little.","summary":"#Person2#'s air conditioner is not powerful enough. #Person1# thinks #Person2# should have moved out long ago, but #Person2# had to wait until the lease expired.","topic":"air conditioner"}
{"fname":"train_1468","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have one day to visit the big city, can you give us some advice?\n#Person2#: Yes, you can take a limo, a tour bus or just walk.\n#Person1#: I don't think we can visit the city in one day just by walking. How much does the limo cost?\n#Person2#: $ 50 a day.","summary":"#Person1# decides to visit the city by limo after hearing #Person2#'s advice.","topic":"take a limo"}
{"fname":"train_1469","dialogue":"#Person1#: O. K. So, where do you think we can save more money?\n#Person2#: Well, we could eat in more. That $ 300 for entertainment is mostly going to restaurants.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's a good idea, and you like to cook. What about the books?\n#Person2#: No, I need my books.\n#Person1#: Come on, if we save more money we can retire earlier, and you'll actually have time to read all those books you buy.\n#Person2#: Well, what about the $ 50 you spent on a shirt? You could'Ve gotten something for less.\n#Person1#: O. K. Let's compromise, if you agree to only spend $ 75 on books, I'll agree to only spend $ 40 for my next shirt.\n#Person2#: All right. That sounds fair.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree to save money by eating in more and spending less money on books and shirts.","topic":"save money"}
{"fname":"train_1470","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many hours do you work a week?\n#Person2#: I do a forty-hour week. I'm on flexi-time. I usually start work at 8 a. m. and finish at 4\n#Person1#: And how many weeks holiday do you get a year?\n#Person2#: Four - plus public holidays. I usually take two weeks off in the summer and the rest at New Year.\n#Person1#: Do you do overtime?\n#Person2#: Yes, if we're busy. I'm paid double-time if I work at weekends.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# does a forty-hour week, has four-week long holidays a year, and does overtime if needed.","topic":"flexi-time"}
{"fname":"train_1471","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Is Mr. Green there?\n#Person2#: Speaking. May I ask whom I am talking to?\n#Person1#: This is Li with Silk Company. We met last Sunday during the exhibition.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I remember your company.\n#Person1#: Thank you for visiting our products. I remember that you are interested in our silk products and so, could I have a meeting with you this week to show you moreinformation about our products?\n#Person2#: I'd like to, but I'm afraid that my schedule is full this week.\n#Person1#: What about next week? Is it convenient for you?\n#Person2#: Am. How about 10 a. m. on next Friday?\n#Person1#: Any time you say is OK.\n#Person2#: All right, expecting you.","summary":"Li with Silk Company wants to show Mr. Green more information about their products. They schedule a meeting next Friday.","topic":"have a meeting"}
{"fname":"train_1472","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm not satisfied with it.\n#Person2#: Why not? What's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: Sometimes it goes fast. And sometimes it goes slow. And the alarm doesn'twork, either.\n#Person2#: Would you like another one?\n#Person1#: No. Can I have my money back?\n#Person2#: Hmm. . . have you got a receipt?\n#Person1#: A receipt?\n#Person2#: Yes. I must see your receipt. You can't have your money back without receipt.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm not certain, but I think I've lost it.","summary":"#Person1# isn't satisfied with a product and requests a refund. #Person2# asks for the receipt, but #Person1# thinks it's lost.","topic":"refund"}
{"fname":"train_1473","dialogue":"#Person1#: When can I move into my new house?\n#Person2#: The current owners will be moving out on Tuesday, so technically you could pick up the keys and move in on Wednesday.\n#Person1#: Will the utilities be turned on?\n#Person2#: You need to contact the utility company and make arrangements to transfer the utilities to your name.\n#Person1#: I really want to paint the walls right away and get the carpet cleaned.\n#Person2#: If I were you, I would take a few days to take care of those things before you move in.\n#Person1#: I was thinking that I should have my new appliances delivered as we are moving in.\n#Person2#: That would be perfect. That way, someone will be there, but you will have them right away.\n#Person1#: Can you help me on my move-in day?\n#Person2#: I think that I have something else really important to do on that day. I just can't remember what it is.","summary":"#Person1# is going to move into #Person1#'s new house. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the move-in date and the pre-arrangements. #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help on the move-in day but #Person2# thinks #Person2# can't make it.","topic":"new house"}
{"fname":"train_1474","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, will you tell me when I get Hayfield Road, please?\n#Person2#: It's only three stops from here. I tell you when we get there, it's my stop, too.\n#Person1#: Thank you. That is very kind of you.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it. --Do you see those traffic lights ahead? We'll turn left when we get to them. Hayfield Road is the next stop after that. Why do you want to get off there?\n#Person1#: I want to go to the new Technical College.\n#Person2#: Oh? You won't find it easily if you go down there alone. I show you where it is.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. But I don't want to put you to any trouble.\n#Person2#: Oh, it is no trouble at all. I have to go past there anyway. We are almost there now. Hurry up, or we will miss the stop. Now, let's get off.\n#Person1#: All right.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# when they get Hayfield Road and volunteers to show #Person1# how to get to the new Technical College. #Person1# is grateful.","topic":"ask directions"}
{"fname":"train_1475","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Miss Zhao. Please sit down.\n#Person2#: Thank you. It's nice to meet you. Mr. Zhang.\n#Person1#: I have your application here. You are a university student?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm a business major.\n#Person1#: So you are interested in working for our company.\n#Person2#: Yes, I need a part time job, both for money and experience.\n#Person1#: We'll have an opening for an office clerk this summer.\n#Person2#: That would be wonderful.\n#Person1#: Are you computer trained?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can handle Windows, Power Point, and Excel. Here is my certificate.\n#Person1#: Ah. that's very good. You'll need some training in our methods, though. Every office is different, you know.\n#Person2#: Thank you. That will be very helpful for my future. When do I start exactly?\n#Person1#: We'll let you know as soon as possible. Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye.","summary":"Mr. Zhang interviews Miss Zhao. Miss Zhao is a university student who is computer trained and needs a part-time job for money and experience.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_1476","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. I'd like some information about the trains, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, madam. Which train? Where are you going?\n#Person1#: To Bournemouth. You see, I have a sister there and...\n#Person2#: So your question is 'When's the next train to Bournemouth?' Is that right?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person2#: At half past four. That's in about a minute.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Oh! Which platform does it leave from?\n#Person2#: Platform 13.\n#Person1#: Platform 13! Oh,dear! I never travel on trains that leave on Platform 13! 13 is an unlucky number. When's the next train after the 4:30?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the next train to Bournemouth leaves from Platform 13. #Person1# thinks it's unlucky.","topic":"unlucky number"}
{"fname":"train_1477","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are having a debate on advertising Thursday evening, and I have to take part.\n#Person2#: That's interesting. I should like to hear what people think about advertising.\n#Person1#: What's there to say? We must have advertising, mustn't we?\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Well, we wouldn't know what there was to buy if we didn't have advertisements.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's true. Up to a point, advertisements provide information that we need. IF someone has produced a new article, naturally, the seller wants to tell us about it.\n#Person1#: Yes, and the advertisements tell us which product is the best.\n#Person2#: Do they? I don't think so. Every manufacture says that his product is the best, or at least tries to give the impression. Only one can be the best, so the others are misleading, aren't they?\n#Person1#: Well, in a way, I suppose, but we don't have to believe them, do we?\n#Person2#: Are you saying that advertisements aren't effective? I don't think that intelligent businessmen will spend millions of dollars on advertising if nobody believes the advertisements, do you?\n#Person1#: Perhaps not, but after all, it's their money that they are spending.\n#Person2#: Is it? I think not. The cost of advertising is added to the price of the article. You and I and all the other people who buy the article pay for the advertising.\n#Person1#: Well, I suppose we get something for our money, some information.\n#Person2#: Yes, but don't forget it is often misleading information, and sometimes harmful.\n#Person1#: Harmful?\n#Person2#: What about the advertisements desiring to persuade young people to smoke cigarettes? Wouldn't you say the are harmful?\n#Person1#: You've given me a lot to think about. I'm quite looking forward to the debate now.","summary":"#Person1# is going to have a debate on advertising. #Person1# thinks advertisements provide information and tell people which product is the best. #Person2# thinks advertisements can be misleading and sometimes harmful. #Person1# thinks #Person2# provides a lot to think about.","topic":"advertisement"}
{"fname":"train_1478","dialogue":"#Person1#: The prevailing attitude about premarital contracting is that it spoils the whole concept of marriage, love, and trust. How do you counter that?\n#Person2#: First of all, most of us hear about premarital contracting when someone rich and famous gets divorced and about all the battles they are going through. I know when my husband and I decided that we wanted to have a premarital contract, my son said 'Why you guys doing that? Don't you trust each other?' So it's not surprising that people's initial reaction is a negative one. But in fact, premarital contracting is a way that we can learn more about each other, make each other feel more comfortable about issues that are of concerns, and certainly clarify money concerns. This way, we can talk about them, decide together how we want our marriage to work, and if necessary, and only if necessary, we put it in a premarital contract, a legal document.\n#Person1#: Each year, there is one divorce for every two marriages. And a substantial portion of those who have divorced remarry. Is the notion of the premarital contract simply for those who are entering second marriages, or is it also something for the people getting married for the first time?\n#Person3#: Premarital contracting is a communication process. I think all of us, whatever age we are, whatever financial status we have, we have things to talk about. And if we avoid doing that and wait until there are problems, it's almost too late. I think that no matter what age, whether we've been married once or not, whether we have stepchildren, whether we have assets, it's important to communicate and consider a legal document.","summary":"#Person1# asks about premarital contracting. #Person2# is not surprised that people's initial reaction towards premarital contracting is negative but still thinks it's a way to learn more about each other. #Person3# thinks that premarital contracting is a communication process and it's important to communicate and consider a legal document.","topic":"premarital contracting"}
{"fname":"train_1479","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me which is the way to the nearest shoe shop?\n#Person2#: There's one on Queen's Road.\n#Person1#: Thank you, but how can I get there?\n#Person2#: It's not far from here. Walk along this road and after three blocks you'll see a post office on your right. The shop is just behind it.\n#Person1#: How long do you think it will take me to get there?\n#Person2#: About 20 minutes at the most. Anyway, you can take the No.102 Bus.\n#Person1#: I'd better go there by bus. By the way, where is the bus stop, please?\n#Person2#: Just across the road.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the nearest shoe shop and how to get there by bus.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_1480","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bob. I heard about your accident but I didn't think it would be this bad.\n#Person2#: Well, thanks for making me feel better.\n#Person1#: I can hardly recognize you. Tell me what happened.\n#Person2#: I just got back from Africa where I had a terrible accident in a motorcycle race. I broke both my legs when my motor failed and was hit by another motorcycle. I was laid up in a hospital over there for three weeks.\n#Person1#: Three weeks, that's a long time. What did you do while you were in the hospital?\n#Person2#: Well, if you can believe it, I read all about motorcycle racing. I love racing even if it hurts.\n#Person1#: But I'm afraid you don't make it look very funny. You're lucky to be alive.\n#Person2#: That's for sure. I am lucky to be alive.\n#Person1#: How soon can you get well? Did the doctor tell you about it?\n#Person2#: They say I still need to stay in bed for two weeks or so.\n#Person1#: I think you'll get a bit fatter by then. By the way, is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. Thank you for the beautiful flowers. It's very kind of you to come to see me.\n#Person1#: I'll be going then. Bye.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# visits Bob in the hospital. Bob still needs to stay in bed. He had a terrible accident in a motorcycle race but still loves racing even if it hurts. #Person1# thinks he's lucky to be alive.","topic":"accident"}
{"fname":"train_1481","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student union, isn't he?\n#Person2#: Well, that guy won't be able to win the election unless he gets some majority vote from women students. And I'm not sure about that.","summary":"#Person1# thinks Mark is the best candidate for chairman of the student union, but #Person2# isn't sure he'll win.","topic":"chairman"}
{"fname":"train_1482","dialogue":"#Person1#: (Sniffing) Phew! Is that French coffee?\n#Person2#: Pardon?\n#Person1#: Is that French coffee you are drinking?\n#Person2#: Yes,that's right. Why? What's the matter?\n#Person1#: I don't understand why you drink French coffee. It makes a strong smell.\n#Person2#: I like it very much, I prefer it to English coffee.\n#Person1#: Have you got a lot of it?\n#Person2#: Yes. Why?\n#Person1#: Well.., er...could I get some from you?\n#Person2#: Get some from me? But...you don't like French coffee!\n#Person1#: No, I don't, but my wife does and I can't understand why.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't like French coffee but asks #Person2#, who likes it very much, for some for his wife.","topic":"French coffee"}
{"fname":"train_1483","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Emily, how was your day? \n#Person2#: I don't think you really want to hear about it. \n#Person1#: It can't have been that bad. Go on and tell me about it. \n#Person2#: To be honest, it was horrible! My manager is such a pain in the neck! \n#Person1#: Why? What happened? \n#Person2#: Well, he made quite a few mistakes on the monthly report and when his supervisor found them, my manager blamed them on me! \n#Person1#: That's not very fair. What did you do? \n#Person2#: There wasn't really anything that I could do. There's always been a lot of bad blood between my manager and myself. If I had said anything, he would have fired me for sure. \n#Person1#: Does he treat everyone in your department like this? \n#Person2#: He treats everyone pretty badly, but the way he treats me really takes the cake! \n#Person1#: Do you have any idea why he treats you worse than the others? \n#Person2#: I really have no idea. All I know is that the thought of him really curls my hair! \n#Person1#: Is there anyone else you can talk to about it at your company? \n#Person2#: Not really. I'm hoping to live with it for a while until I get a promotion. \n#Person1#: That's very sensible. It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. \n#Person2#: I try to be sensible about it, but it's not very easy. Sometimes you just have to grin and bear it. \n#Person1#: That's so true. When you have a taste for success, you can't let dishonest people like your manager get in the way. ","summary":"Emily tells #Person1# she had a horrible day. Her manager made some mistakes and blamed them on her. Emily has no idea why her manager treats her worse than others but she can do nothing until she gets a promotion. #Person1# thinks that's sensible.","topic":"unfair treatment"}
{"fname":"train_1484","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can put you in rooms three-eleven and three-twelve. They're at the rear of the hotel. \n#Person2#: Mona \n#Person3#: That's much better, thank you. \n#Person2#: Mona \n#Person3#: Yes, Dad? \n#Person2#: I'd like a view. \n#Person3#: Oh. Is there a view? \n#Person1#: Not really. \n#Person3#: Well, we want our rooms together. \n#Person2#: Mona... \n#Person3#: Yes, Dad? \n#Person2#: I don't mind if our rooms aren't together. I'd like a lovely view. \n#Person1#: I'll see what I can do. I can put you both on the same floor. Room 305 with a view and Room 311 at the rear. Your father will be just opposite you, Ms. White. Is that OK? \n#Person3#: Oh, yes, that's fine. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: My pleasure. Could you just fill out this form please? ","summary":"Mona's dad wants a lovely view, while Mona wants their rooms together. Thus #Person1# puts them in two opposite rooms on the same floor, one of which has a view.","topic":"hotel"}
{"fname":"train_1485","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, any luck? Did you see Buster anywhere?\n#Person2#: No, I couldn't find him either. I drove all around the neighborhood. I circled our block 3 times, hoping he'll show up. No such luck. I'm sorry, Ben.\n#Person1#: It's not your fault. I shouldn't have left the door open. I hope we'll find him. He is such a huge part of our family. He walks with Lily to school every morning.\n#Person2#: I'm sure we'll find him. Ben, I remember when I lost my dog, Spot. We looked for 10 hours and finally we just gave up. Not long after we got home, Spot showed up at our front door. They know how to get home, Ben. They always do.\n#Person1#: I hope you're right, Lucy. Maybe he'll show up before it gets dark. I just hope he's OK.\n#Person2#: He will be, Ben. He has always been loyal to you and your family. He's probably just off exploring.\n#Person1#: If you say so, let's walk up Forest Avenue and see if maybe he's hiding in Mr. Johnson's yard. He always likes to bark and chase his cat around there.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. See, we'll find him before you know it. You have nothing to be worried about.","summary":"Ben and Lucy are looking for Buster. Ben regrets letting the door open. Lucy comforts Ben. They will walk up Forest Avenue to look for Buster.","topic":"lost dog"}
{"fname":"train_1486","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Andrea.\n#Person2#: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you, and said she's very much looking forward to working with you. Isn't that wonderful? Congratulations, dear. How does it feel to be Miranda's new assistant? I imagine that you're just delighted with this news. So let's see, you can start on Monday, right?\n#Person1#: Emm, well, I don't think I can start Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore. And because I don't live in New York, I'll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture, and move my things from my current apartment.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, then, in that case, I suppose Wednesday would be good. OK, see you then.","summary":"Alex tells Andrea the good news that Andrea will be Miranda's new assistant. Andrea can't start on Monday, so Alex changes it to Wednesday.","topic":"new assistant"}
{"fname":"train_1487","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lily, where do you like to eat?\n#Person2#: Well, my favorite restaurant is the Knife and Talk. It's very near the city center. At lunch, it's full of office workers, but I like to go before that, in the middle of the morning. I go there and order big breakfast and take one of their newspapers and just relax for an hour or so. Their pancakes are delicious. They don't have a TV in there, which I love most. They just have some jazz music, very quiet. Nothing too loud. What's your favorite restaurant?\n#Person1#: Well, it's just a very simple restaurant. There are only about 6 tables in there, a couple of waitresses wear ugly pink uniforms. But the food is great, very tasty and cheap too, which is important of course. There are some truck drivers sitting at the counter drinking coffee. And eating sausages every morning. I always have pancakes in the morning, and their fish pie for lunch. That restaurant has been open for many years. They say the actor James Dean eats there, sometimes, but I don't think that's true.","summary":"Lily's favourite restaurant is the Knife and Talk. She likes to go there before lunch and relax for an hour. #Person1#'s favourite restaurant is a very simple one. The food there is tasty and cheap.","topic":"favourite restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_1488","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to rent a bike for a day. How much does it cost?\n#Person2#: It's $20 a day. A day is from 9 o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock in the evening.\n#Person1#: So if I brought the bike back at 7:30, would I have to pay for an extra day?\n#Person2#: Yes, and there's a deposit to pay as well. It's $50. Then when you bring the bike back, we'll give you back the $50. But if you didn't bring the bike back before 7:00 PM, we'd keep the money of course.\n#Person1#: Well. You don't need to worry. I'll surely bring the bike back at 5 o'clock. Do you have helmets, by the way?\n#Person2#: Of course. It's free to rent a helmet. Let's go and choose a bike and helmet for you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rent a bike with a helmet. #Person2# tells #Person1# there's a deposit. #Person1# promises to bring the bike back on time.","topic":"rent a bike"}
{"fname":"train_1489","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shirly, I'm working on our class diary for next week. Would you please give me the information?\n#Person2#: Sure. First is the deadline for after class activity application. The deadline is next Monday, June fourteenth.\n#Person1#: Monday, June fourteenth.\n#Person2#: Yes, then on Wednesday, that's the sixteenth, all classmates have to hand in three student photos.\n#Person1#: Three student photos.\n#Person2#: OK. Next is the basketball club meeting. It's on the seventeenth.\n#Person1#: The basketball club meeting on the seventeenth, and where will they meet?\n#Person2#: At the stadium.\n#Person1#: And at what time?\n#Person2#: From 12:45 to 1:30 PM.\n#Person1#: Right.\n#Person2#: Then the last thing is about filling in a form with up-to-date personal data. Our class needs to go to the computer room during the morning break on the eighteenth.\n#Person1#: OK. The morning break on the eighteenth.\n#Person2#: Ah, wait a minute. I made a mistake. It should be during the lunch break.\n#Person1#: Got it.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"Shirley helps #Person1# to work on the class diary for next week. They need to apply for after class activity, hand in student photos, attend the basketball club meeting, and fill in a form next week.","topic":"class diary"}
{"fname":"train_1490","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading?\n#Person2#: It is a book written by a guy who was born without arms or legs.\n#Person1#: What? So how does he get around?\n#Person2#: He can actually walk pretty well, but he can't move that fast. He also has an assistant who helps him. He is actually quite successful.\n#Person1#: He must have worked pretty hard.\n#Person2#: Yeah, he travels around the world and gives a speech is to young people. He's changed many people's lives. Even when nothing seemed possible he stayed positive and put in even more effort.","summary":"#Person2# is reading a book written by a guy who was born without arms or legs. #Person1# thinks he must have worked pretty hard.","topic":"read a book"}
{"fname":"train_1491","dialogue":"#Person1#: Being away from home for college can be stressful. Besides all the pressures of study, there's the pressure on your pocket. Today, let's go to a university to find out. Excuse me. Can I ask you a few questions?\n#Person2#: Well, OK.\n#Person1#: How do you find the cost of living in the city?\n#Person2#: Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing and traveling.\n#Person1#: So what do you spend most on?\n#Person2#: Transport I think. For food, if I cook myself, it's not expensive at all. For clothing, I bring my clothes here from my home country where there nice and cheap. But every week I have to spend more than 100 pounds on the trains.\n#Person1#: Then what's the social life like?\n#Person2#: I'm a very social person. I love hanging out with my friends and meeting new people. Thankfully I don't drink nor smoke, so the only expenses maybe tickets to the cinemas, clubs and so on.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# on #Person2#'s cost of living in the city. #Person2# thinks everything is expensive, especially transport.","topic":"cost of living"}
{"fname":"train_1492","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, how should we get to the theatre?\n#Person2#: Let's take the bus.\n#Person1#: I hate the bus system in London! The bus drivers are rude, the buses are never on time, and there are few people around who can help you.\n#Person2#: It's not that bad. You probably just had a bad experience once.\n#Person1#: It wasn't just once. Every single time I take the bus, something bad happens to me or to someone else on the bus.\n#Person2#: We could take the subway, but we'd have to go three stops along one line and then change trains twice.\n#Person1#: Train fares are twice as expensive as the bus fare, too.\n#Person2#: If we don't hurry up, we'll miss the show. Should we take the bus?\n#Person1#: We're already late, so I think we had better take a taxi.\n#Person2#: I don't think we'll be able to find a taxi very easily during hush hours. Let's just take the bus.\n#Person1#: Fine. Have a look at the timetable to find out when the next one arrives.\n#Person2#: It looks like it should be here in just a few minutes. don't worry. Nothing bad will happen. I'll even buy your ticket for you.\n#Person1#: Thanks, that was nice of you.\n#Person2#: See, now something good has happened to you on a bus trip!","summary":"#Person2# suggests taking the bus to the theatre. #Person1# doesn't want to take the bus because of the bad experiences. They give up the taxi because they are already late. and #Person2# persuades #Person1# to take the bus at last.","topic":"transportation"}
{"fname":"train_1493","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.Hot water overflowed from the bathtub.Will you help me?\n#Person2#: Would you turn off the tap?\n#Person1#: I did it.\n#Person2#: Then will you put all the towels under the bathroom door?\n#Person1#: OK. I will.\n#Person2#: I'll have our housekeeper come right away.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry I was too tired to fall asleep.\n#Person2#: When you woke up, the water was coming out of the tub.\n#Person1#: Right.Can I compensate for the damage with the travel accident insurance?","summary":"#Person1# fell asleep and water overflowed from the bathtub. #Person2# gives #Person1# some instructions.","topic":"bathroom roomservice"}
{"fname":"train_1494","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor, I feel much better now. Will I be albe to go home some time this week?\n#Person2#: That's good to hear. You've had an ideal recovery from your operation. We're going to send you home tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Do you think I can get back to work very soon?\n#Person2#: Don't be in such a hurry. I'm confident that you'll be completely recovered in 4 to 6 weeks.\n#Person1#: Is there anything I should do?\n#Person2#: You'd better have a good rest for a week. Be sure to have regular meals. Stay away from alcohol.Give up smoking at least a little while.\n#Person1#: Should I take some medicine?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to give you some.Take one tablet of this medicine three times a day before meals. For that one, two tablets. And remember to come to the out patient department for a consultation in two weeks, please.\n#Person1#: It's very kind of you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. We wish you a speedy recovery.Goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# feels much better now and tells the doctor that #Person1# wants to go home. #Person2# gives #Person1# some advice and will send #Person1# home tomorrow.","topic":"medical consultation"}
{"fname":"train_1495","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you declared your income and are you prepared to pay tax?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I don't know how to fill out the form. What is the tax-free allowance for supporting a dependent?\n#Person1#: I don't really know. Why not ask the accountant or the lawyer of the law firm? They will tell you which is subject or not subject to taxation. He can even help you avoid paying tax legally.\n#Person2#: If I don't pay my taxes, would the tax officials discover it?\n#Person1#: Certainly. No one who evades tax can escape from their detection. They ' ll check your income through computers. You'd better make a declaration to the tax authorities as soon as possible. If you fail to meet the deadline, you will be fined.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't know about tax-free allowance. #Person2# advises #Person1# to seek an accountant and make the declaration soon.","topic":"tax declaration"}
{"fname":"train_1496","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good day! Welcome to Lincoln Bank, how may we assist you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I need to find out if a Receipt of Proceeds has arrived. I'm from Felix Wasserman Associates.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Have you got the L \/ C number?\n#Person2#: It's NX567822100007.\n#Person1#: Hang on a tick and I'll check for you. I'm sorry ; we have no record of that arriving.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks for checking. Could you give me a ring when it arrives, please?\n#Person1#: No problem. I'll be in touch as soon as it comes in.","summary":"#Person2# checks the document status from #Person1#. #Person1# will update #Person2# when the document arrives.","topic":"check document status"}
{"fname":"train_1497","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to make a copy of a document as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: No problem, sir. There's a copy machine in our computer lab.\n#Person1#: Very good. How much does each copy cost?\n#Person2#: Each copy will cost you a dime, sir.\n#Person1#: A dime? I remember when copies used to cost a nickel.\n#Person2#: There aren't many things you can get for a nickel, sir.","summary":"#Person1# wants to make a copy of a document. #Person2# tells him the price.","topic":"copy a document"}
{"fname":"train_1498","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I need to find a new way of getting my insurance.\n#Person1#: We've just started a new business at this bank, Bank-Insurance Link.\n#Person2#: Could you give me some details about that?\n#Person1#: Certainly. It could really benefit someone like you. Besides insurance for you, you can also get more or less dividends from the insurance company.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. More dividends if I want to purchase them!\n#Person1#: There are two different types that we are offering at the moment, Dividend Deposit and Dividend Participated Deposit.\n#Person2#: I'll go through the materials that you have given me and return shortly. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to purchase a insurance. #Person2# introduces the new insurance with dividends. #Person1# will go through the materials and decide later.","topic":"insurance"}
{"fname":"train_1499","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I couldn't find the book I was looking for.\n#Person1#: Have you checked the database?\n#Person2#: I checked.\n#Person1#: Was it on the shelf?\n#Person2#: It should have been, but it wasn't.\n#Person1#: Maybe someone took it.\n#Person2#: Will you be getting another copy anytime soon?\n#Person1#: I'm sure we will.\n#Person2#: Would you be able to reserve it for me?\n#Person1#: I sure will.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# couldn't find a book. #Person1# will reserve another copy for #Person2#.","topic":"find a book"}
{"fname":"train_1500","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see you have bought the latest copy of beauty and fashion. Are there any interesting articles in it?\n#Person2#: There's an interesting interview with a top fashion designer about the latest fashions. I enjoyed reading her thought. The which? section is very interesting this month. They tested facial cleaners. T\n#Person1#: I like to take the tests that they print in this magazine.\n#Person2#: Which tests do you mean?\n#Person1#: You know. Tests like how jealous are you? and are you a fashion victim?\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. I like to do those tests, too, but I don't take them seriously.\n#Person1#: Of course not, but sometimes the results make you think about yourself and what you do. According to the jealousy test, I'm quite a jealous type of person. Perhaps I need to control my jealousy.\n#Person2#: You're right. It's sometimes hard to tell which pages are advertisement and which ones are articles.","summary":"#Person2# asks about the magazine #Person1# bought. Both #Person1# and #Person2# likes to take the tests in the magazine but #Person2# doesn't take the tests seriously.","topic":"magazine"}
{"fname":"train_1501","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you then? You look miserable.\n#Person2#: It's us.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by us?\n#Person2#: Well, you always say you're busy.\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself.\n#Person1#: I. . . I. . . I miss my parents, also they miss me.\n#Person2#: Oh I remember, I cut terrible calls, and you didn't say anything about it.\n#Person1#: You mean I am groaned a few words?\n#Person2#: Totally not. Perhaps it's about our marriage.","summary":"#Person2# complains about #Person1# and their marriage. #Person1# tries to explain.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_1502","dialogue":"#Person1#: I do feel like a trip to Florida on such a gloomy day in New York, to enjoy the sunshine while lying on the beaches of Florida.\n#Person2#: That's a great idea. It's the best season for tourists in Florida. You can also get a good sun-tan there.\n#Person1#: But if the sunshine is too strong, it might damage the eyes and the skin.\n#Person2#: You can put on your shades. And remember don't make your skin look like a tomato. Or else after that your skin will begin to flake off. You may even wind up with skin cancer.\n#Person1#: I see. Overdoing it will do more harm than good.\n#Person2#: You said it.","summary":"#Person1# wants to visit Florida for the sunshine. #Person2# agrees and advises #Person1# not to get overtanned.","topic":"sunshine"}
{"fname":"train_1503","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been thinking about getting my hair cut.\n#Person2#: I thought you were going to let it grow out long.\n#Person1#: I said that, didn't I? But I just don't know what to do with it.\n#Person2#: You're in one of those in-between stages, aren't you.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's not short enough to be wash-and-go and not long enough to do anything fancy.\n#Person2#: Have you thought about wearing a hat?\n#Person1#: Everywhere I go?\n#Person2#: Well, it's one way to get through the in-betweens if you really want to grow it out!","summary":"#Person1#'s hair is in the in-between stage. #Person2# advises #Person1# to wear a hat.","topic":"hair"}
{"fname":"train_1504","dialogue":"#Person1#: I know you're sleepy and I hate to bother you, but I think you're late for work.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I forgot to turn the alarm clock on!\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I can give you a lift.\n#Person2#: Thank you. You save me.","summary":"#Person1# will give #Person2#, who oversleeps, a lift.","topic":"late for work"}
{"fname":"train_1505","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have an issue.\n#Person2#: What's going on?\n#Person1#: There is a leaking pipe in my wall.\n#Person2#: Is there any water damage?\n#Person1#: There is mildew.\n#Person2#: I'll go to your apartment tomorrow to fix the pipe.\n#Person1#: Why can't I call someone to fix it today?\n#Person2#: I'll just do it myself.\n#Person1#: I need it done today.\n#Person2#: You're right about that.\n#Person1#: Are you okay with me calling a plumber?\n#Person2#: That's fine.","summary":"#Person1# wants to call a plumber to fix the pipe today. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"fix the pipe"}
{"fname":"train_1506","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you had enough time to look over the menu?\n#Person2#: Yes, we are almost ready to order.\n#Person1#: Let me remind you of the specials of the day, which are posted on the board.\n#Person2#: Oh, that all sounds so good! Can we get the sauce on the side?\n#Person1#: Yes, we would be happy to prepare the food to meet your special needs.\n#Person2#: I was wondering if you have any vegetarian choices.\n#Person1#: Yes, the roasted vegetable salad is good, and the portabella mushroom burger is also a good choice.\n#Person2#: I think that I would like to order the broccoli noodles, please.\n#Person1#: That is an excellent choice, and I could bring you your salads now or bring them with your dinner.\n#Person2#: Please bring our salads to us now. We are hungry!","summary":"#Person1# introduces several dishes but #Person2# orders the broccoli noodles. And #Person2# asks #Person1# to bring the salad now.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_1507","dialogue":"#Person1#: If I remember correctly, time of delivery is another point in which we differ.\n#Person2#: That's right. Let's go into details of it.\n#Person1#: Ok. I hope you can have these goods delivered before the end of September. We'd like them to be ready in time for our Christmas sales.\n#Person2#: Christmas doesn't come until the end of the year, does it?\n#Person1#: No. But in the United States, the Christmas season begins about a month before December 25.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid a little bit difficult for us to advanced the time of shipment. Our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment.\n#Person1#: I hope you can try to get them to step up production.\n#Person2#: They are already working three shifts a day to step up production as new orders keep pouring in.\n#Person1#: If that's the case, there's nothing to be done about it.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: What's your last word as to the delivery date then?\n#Person2#: By the middle of October. This is the best we can do.\n#Person1#: All right. I'll take your words at that.\n#Person2#: Good. Let's call it a deal. And we'll do our best to advance the shipment, but your letter of credit should be opened early September.\n#Person1#: I promise.","summary":"#Person1# wants the goods to be delivered by the end of September. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's difficult to advance the shipping time because the manufacturers are busy. They finally reach an agreement to ship by the middle of October.","topic":"shipment"}
{"fname":"train_1508","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the Guyon Travel Agency?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I want to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. Would you please tell me something about it?\n#Person2#: Sure. There's network of canals. And there are white walls, black tiles, small bridges, flowing rivers, flagstones roads, blue sky and white clouds. Few places have preserved the past like this place. Walking on the ancient road makes us back to our sense.\n#Person1#: Wonderful. That's just what I expect, where is my first place if I go there?\n#Person2#: Zhouzhuang.\n#Person1#: How long does the tour take?\n#Person2#: It's about two days.\n#Person1#: what's the cost?\n#Person2#: It's about 300 yuan.\n#Person1#: I know. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: That's all right. May you have a good trip!\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# wants to travel to the ancient town in the south of China. #Person2# from a travel agency describes the scenery, cost, and length of the trip to #Person1#.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_1509","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, good to see you. What can we assist you with today? Going away on business again?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm off again at the beginning of next week. I need to get some Traveller's Cheques.\n#Person1#: We do always recommend people take Traveller's Cheques when travelling overseas. The world is a dangerous place nowadays, you never know.\n#Person2#: Sure. At least if I do get robbed, heaven forbid, I can get my money back using the traveller's cheques insurance. Once, when I was travelling in France, I was pick-pocketed and not only did you replace my Traveller's Cheques for free, you also did it extremely quickly and easily.","summary":"#Person2# wants some Traveller's Cheques for a business trip from #Person1#. #Person2# and #Person1# discuss the advantages of Traveller's Cheques.","topic":"Traveller's Cheques"}
{"fname":"train_1510","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. What can we do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm here to talk to someone about a Fixed Asset Loan.\n#Person1#: Certainly. That shouldn't be a problem. Tell me, do you have a Basic Account with us?\n#Person2#: Yes. I also have a Loan Certificate.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's good. We will come to our final decision based on your credit rating, the payment capability. . .\n#Person2#: Well, we have no problems with our credit rating, I can assure you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to apply for a loan. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s credit rating and payment capability.","topic":"loan"}
{"fname":"train_1511","dialogue":"#Person1#: Caroline Menzies speaking.\n#Person2#: Could I speak to Diana Curzon?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid she's in a meeting at the moment. Who's speaking?\n#Person2#: This is John Laing from Dantons.\n#Person1#: Can I take a message, Mr. Laing?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm actually returning her call. So perhaps you could tell her that I called.\n#Person1#: Certainly. Does she have your number?\n#Person2#: She must have, but let me give it to you anyway. It's 01705 455623.\n#Person1#: 01705. . .\n#Person2#: 455623.\n#Person1#: 455623.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll make sure she gets the message.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"John Laing returns Diana Curzon's call, but Diana Curzon is busy. Caroline Menzies will convey the message.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1512","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you tell me how I send this parcel to shanghai, China? It contains only books.\n#Person2#: You might send it as printed matter.\n#Person1#: I wonder if you could have ensured here.\n#Person2#: Of course. How much would you want to ensure this books for?\n#Person1#: Let me see. I think I can have the ensured five hundred dollars.\n#Person2#: five hundred dollars, so you'll pay ten dollars for the insurance. That's two percent of the total value of the article.\n#Person1#: Here ' s the check for hen dollars","summary":"#Person1# sends a parcel with books and pays #Person2# ten dollars to insure the parcel.","topic":"send a parcel"}
{"fname":"train_1513","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I speak to Marry?\n#Person2#: Marry is not in right now, she went shopping with her mum.\n#Person1#: Will it be too late if I call around ten this evening?\n#Person2#: That's all right. We don't go to bed early.","summary":"#Person2# allows #Person1# to call Marry again around ten.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1514","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I would like to make an appointment to look at houses.\n#Person2#: Sure, would you prefer looking in the morning or afternoon?\n#Person1#: I would prefer mornings.\n#Person2#: Can you go during the week, or can you only go during the weekend?\n#Person1#: Going to look at houses during the week is best for me.\n#Person2#: Where would you like me to pick you up?\n#Person1#: I will meet you at the real estate office.\n#Person2#: I am thinking of looking at three houses, and it will take about two hours.\n#Person1#: That sounds good to me.\n#Person2#: Once I contact the owners and confirm the times, I will e-mail you a schedule.","summary":"#Person1# makes an appointment with #Person2# for house viewing. #Person2# confirms the time and place with #Person1#.","topic":"look at houses"}
{"fname":"train_1515","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was wondering if you had the time to show me around this exhibition?\n#Person1#: I'd be glad to, sir. But may I ask what line of business you are in?\n#Person2#: I'm in the electrical appliances.\n#Person1#: I see. Would you be interested in seeing the audio-visual products? They are made by our company.\n#Person2#: Thanks, they are rather attractive. But I think there is nothing better than seeing things In actual operation.\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. Would you like to make an inspection tour of some factories?\n#Person2#: Yes, very much, if it wouldn't add inconvenience to you. First hand information is always more valuable than reading pamphlets.\n#Person1#: I'll make the arrangement and let you know the time tomorrow.\n#Person2#: That would be great.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to show him around the exhibition. #Person1# confirms the interests of #Person2# and will make the arrangement.","topic":"exhibition"}
{"fname":"train_1516","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy New Year, Rose.\n#Person2#: Happy New Year, Thomas. How many joys nice drinks with us, will you?\n#Person1#: Thank you, I will. What are you up to today?\n#Person2#: First, I am going to get ready for the parade, I have a great costume. Then later today, I am going to church. If you want, I can give you a costume, and you can be at parade too. It will be fun\n#Person1#: Sure, why not. Sounds like fun. Why are you going to church?\n#Person2#: My father likes to go, and I told him I will go with him.\n#Person1#: What for?\n#Person2#: Lots of people especially seniors like to go to church, and attend the evening service.","summary":"Rose invites Thomas to have some drinks and go to the parade together to celebrate New Year. Thomas accepts.","topic":"have fun"}
{"fname":"train_1517","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you good at cooking?\n#Person2#: no, but I'm pretty good at eating!\n#Person1#: do you prefer chinese food or Western food?\n#Person2#: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food.\n#Person1#: are you used to the food here?\n#Person2#: I'm not really used to it yet.\n#Person1#: what's your favorite Chinese dish?\n#Person2#: like most foreigners, I really like Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. I eat them almost every day.\n#Person1#: have you tried traditional Chinese dumplings yet?\n#Person2#: I tried once, but they are quite difficult to eat with chopsticks.\n#Person1#: you know, foreigners are not expected to use chopsticks proficiently. If you do, you'll give your Chinese friends quite an impression.\n#Person2#: that's good to know. I'd like to try more Chinese food, but since I can't read any of the menus in the restaurants near my home, it's difficult to try new food.\n#Person1#: if you want, I can introduce you to some typical Chinese dishes.\n#Person2#: that would be great. I really only want to taste real Chinese food, not just the food that foreigners like to eat!\n#Person1#: if you haven't tried Beijing duck yet, I'd like to treat you to a meal at a famous duck restaurant near Qianmen. It would be a pity if you left without tasting it!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s opinions about Chinese food. #Person2# likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao chicken and wants to try typical Chinese dishes. #Person1# invites #Person2# to have Beijing duck.","topic":"Chinese food"}
{"fname":"train_1518","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Pratt. How was your interview yesterday?\n#Person2#: Hello, Finn. I did a wonderful job and I was employed. How about you?\n#Person1#: I am sorry to tell you that I have lost the opportunity.\n#Person2#: Why? You are so excellent. I think you are the most suitable person for the job.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know I am excellent, but I pay no attention to the etiquette you'Ve told me.\n#Person2#: What? Then what did you do?\n#Person1#: When I entered the room, I forgot to close the door. Later, I couldn't help smoking, you know I am a heavy-smoker. What's more, I forgot to polish my shoes. There is some dirt on it.\n#Person2#: You are so careless. You know they are the basic rules you should follow before you attend an interview. Do remember not to smoke any more, otherwise, you can't find a job.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. And next time I must make good preparations.\n#Person2#: Good luck next time.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"Pratt was employed but Finn was not because he didn't pay attention to the etiquette. Pratt asks Finn to remember the etiquette next time.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_1519","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to check out these books.\n#Person1#: May I see your library card, please?\n#Person2#: Yes. Here you go.\n#Person1#: Apparently, you have unpaid late fees.\n#Person2#: I do?\n#Person1#: You owe some money.\n#Person2#: Exactly how much do I owe?\n#Person1#: You owe $ 24. 50.\n#Person2#: I won't be able to pay that right now.\n#Person1#: Until you pay it, you can't check out books.\n#Person2#: I will pay it. Don't worry.","summary":"#Person2# can't check out the books until the late fees are paid.","topic":"unpaid late fees"}
{"fname":"train_1520","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any apartment to rent?\n#Person2#: Yes. Right now I have a studio.\n#Person1#: Where is it.\n#Person2#: In the downtown, near the square.\n#Person1#: Is it furnished?\n#Person2#: Yes, and the rent includes utilities.\n#Person1#: That's good. When can I go to see the house?\n#Person2#: What about next saturday.\n#Person1#: Fine.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rent a furnished studio from #Person2#.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1521","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen the movie Catwoman?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. Is it good?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's quite amusing, actually. Good plot, and Sharon Stone's in it.\n#Person2#: Oh, she's good. She is my favorite! She must be getting on a bit now.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but she looks amazing.\n#Person2#: So what's the movie about?\n#Person1#: Well, it's about this woman who got murdered because she discovered some company secrets about the cosmetics company she worked for. But then she got reincarnated as a cat.\n#Person2#: Huh?\n#Person1#: I know. Stay with me. She then decided to get her revenge by revealing the company secret and killing the boss. First, though, she had to discover her true cat nature. At the end she had a big fight with Sharon Stone, who was the real danger in the company. She had actually murdered the boss, who was her husband, and then tried to frame Catwoman for the murder, so everyone thought Catwoman was evil.\n#Person2#: I see. Catwoman married the boss?\n#Person1#: No. Sharon Stone was married to the boss, who treated her badly, so she killed him. So where was I? OK, so then, at the same time she fell in love with a cop, who was investigating the murder of the boss. Finally, she ditched the cop to follow her feline nature.\n#Person2#: Wait a minute, I'm lost. The cop killed the boss?\n#Person1#: No, Sharon Stone did.\n#Person2#: And Sharon Stone is Catwoman?\n#Person1#: Haven't you been listening to a word I've been saying?","summary":"#Person1# thinks Catwoman is a good movie. #Person2# asks about the plot. #Person1# describes the plot to #Person2# but #Person2# is not able to follow.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_1522","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order? May I suggest a veal.\n#Person2#: No, I'll have the fish please.\n#Person1#: The chicken is also nice.\n#Person2#: No, I want the fish.\n#Person1#: Our special tonight is lobster.\n#Person2#: Thank you, but I prefer the fish\n#Person1#: Perhaps you'd enjoy the lamb\n#Person2#: No, I like the fish.\n#Person1#: What ever you say?","summary":"#Person1# recommends different dishes to #Person2# but #Person2# insists on ordering fish.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_1523","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jenny. What are you doing here?\n#Person2#: Hello, Mark! This is my daughter, Sarah. It's the school holidays so we're shopping now--- we're not sure what to do after that.\n#Person1#: Well, there's a show for children this afternoon in the library where I work.\n#Person2#: Oh'? What time is it at?\n#Person1#: It starts at two and finishes at three thirty. It's only a quarter past one now. Do you think Sarah would like that?\n#Person2#: How much is a ticket?\n#Person1#: Well, it's one pound fifty for adults and seventy-five pence for children. Programmes are twenty-five pence.\n#Person2#: And does your library run a reading course in the holidays?\n#Person1#: Yes, and if children under ten, like Sarah, read four books in six weeks, we give them something to take home.\n#Person2#: What, like a book?\n#Person1#: Well, this year it's a pen, but sometimes it's a book or a school bag. Meet me after the show and I'll give you some more detail.\n#Person2#: Thanks. See you later then.","summary":"Mark recommends the show in the library to Jenny and her daughter. Jenny asks about the reading course. Mark will give her more details after the show.","topic":"library"}
{"fname":"train_1524","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you go out yesterday evening?\n#Person2#: Yes, we went to the Tianjin sports center to watch a women volleyball game between Tianjin and US. The US team was led by Lang Ping, the former coach of the Chinese national team.\n#Person1#: How was the game?\n#Person2#: It's very exciting, we enjoyed it very much, but we missed the first 30 minutes.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: We took a wrong bus, so we were late for the game. We got there at 7:30.\n#Person1#: That's too bad.","summary":"#Person1# asks about yesterday evening. #Person2# watched a volleyball game but missed the first 30 minutes.","topic":"volleyball game"}
{"fname":"train_1525","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Matt White speaking.\n#Person2#: Hello, Dr. White, my name's Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, wanted me to call you.\n#Person1#: Janet Holmes? Oh, that's right. She's in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her?\n#Person2#: Nothing, it's just that she submitted a job application yesterday and the company asked her in for an interview today. She's afraid she won't be able to attend your class this afternoon. I'm calling to see whether it would be OK if I gave you her essay.\n#Person1#: Certainly, that would be fine. Uh, you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office.\n#Person2#: Would it be all right to come by your office around 4:00? I'm afraid I can't come any earlier because I have three classes this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Uh, I won't be here when you come. I'm supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00, but how about leaving it with my secretary? She usually stays until 5:00.\n#Person2#: Fine, please tell her I'll be there at 4:00. And Dr. White, one more thing, could you tell me where your office is? Janet told me where your class is, but she didn't give me directions to your office.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm in Room 302 of the Gregory Building. I'll tell my secretary to put the paper in my mail box, and I'll get it when I return.\n#Person2#: I sure appreciate it. Goodbye, Dr. White.\n#Person1#: Goodbye, Ms. Johnson.","summary":"Pan calls Dr. White to confirm if Pan can submit the essay for her roommate but Dr.White and Pan have conflicts in the schedule. Dr. White tells Pan to give the essay to his secretary and gives Pan the location of his office.","topic":"submit an essay"}
{"fname":"train_1526","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time do you usually get up in the morning?\n#Person2#: I sleep in every morning, sometimes until 11 or 12.\n#Person1#: Are you serious? I get up at 5 every morning to go to the gym, and then I get to work around 7.\n#Person2#: Well, I work from home, so I can set my own hours. I usually work until midnight or 1 in the morning, and then I like to sleep in.\n#Person1#: I like to be in bed around 9 or 10 at night so I can get enough sleep. Our schedules are very different! You're lucky that you get to set your own schedule, but I could never sleep that late. I'm definitely a morning person.\n#Person2#: And I'm definitely a night person. Waking up early is so terrible.\n#Person1#: Maybe we should switch schedules for a week!\n#Person2#: No way! I would never want your schedule.\n#Person1#: Very funny... What are you doing today?\n#Person2#: Well, it's Saturday, so I was thinking of taking a hike. Would you like to come?\n#Person1#: Sure. Can we go to see a movie afterwards?\n#Person2#: I don't really like movies, actually. Can we do something else?\n#Person1#: Sure, but I have to work tomorrow, even though it's Sunday, so I do need to be home around 9.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their daily schedules. #Person1# is a morning person but #Person2# is a night person. They decide to take a hike but not to see a movie today.","topic":"schedule"}
{"fname":"train_1527","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, wow. I can't believe today is our last day of school. No more teaching for three months straight! So where are you going for summer vacation?\n#Person2#: A couple of months ago, one of my students gave me a magazine. I was greatly interested in it. Now I get it in my mailbox every month.\n#Person1#: Why don't you just read it online?\n#Person2#: Well, I just love the photos, and sometimes I cut them out and put them up on my wall.\n#Person1#: Huh?\n#Person2#: I have been planning my vacation ever since I got that first magazine. I pick the most interesting photos, cut them out, and put them up on my wall. I look at them and decide where I want to go most.\n#Person1#: Most people just do that on Facebook, you know...\n#Person2#: Well, I just prefer to do it this way.\n#Person1#: So how many photos do you have on your wall?\n#Person2#: About a dozen.\n#Person1#: So have you decided where you will go?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I even have my plane ticket.\n#Person1#: I can't wait to hear where it is. Two months of planning and studying photos...okay, so...where are you going?\n#Person2#: To Morocco! I'll be there for a month!\n#Person1#: That sounds great!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the vacation plan. #Person2# received a magazine from a student, cut photos from the magazine, put them on the wall, decided to travel to Morocco for vacation.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_1528","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you usually spend your day, Paul?\n#Person2#: I usually get up at seven. I take a shower and dress and then I have breakfast at seven thirty. I leave the house at eight. I work from nine to five. I have dinner at six thirty, watch television and then go to bed.\n#Person1#: How do you usually spend you weekends?\n#Person2#: In the summer, I usually sit in the park. At other times of the year, I like to do odd jobs around the house or paint. Painting is my hobby.\n#Person1#: What do you do for exercise?\n#Person2#: I play basketball every weekend.","summary":"#Person1# asks how Paul spends day and weekends, and what Paul does for exercise.","topic":"daily routine"}
{"fname":"train_1529","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please take a seat!\n#Person2#: Thank you!\n#Person1#: Now, you're applying for a job as secretary with us. I'd like to ask you some questions. Now, first of all, how many foreign languages can you speak?\n#Person2#: Well, I can speak English quite well. And I also know a little Japanese.\n#Person1#: English and a bit of Japanese. Um, can you type?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I can type.\n#Person1#: Uh-huh, and can you use a computer?\n#Person2#: Oh yes. I am very good at computers.\n#Person1#: Apple and PC?\n#Person2#: Both, yes. And I can do word processing and other things as well.\n#Person1#: Right, and um, can you take shorthand?\n#Person2#: Yes, not very fast, but I can.\n#Person1#: OK, fine. And can you drive a car?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I can't.\n#Person1#: Well, that's not very important.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# as a secretary. #Person2# can speak foreign languages, use a computer, take shorthand but can't drive.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1530","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Kate. Have you been to the new sports center yet?\n#Person2#: Not yet. Where is it?\n#Person1#: On Mill Road, near Stone Street, behind Santa Station.\n#Person2#: What about it?\n#Person1#: It's wonderful. You can do a lot of sports there. I played table tennis last Saturday, and watched a basketball match.\n#Person2#: What about the swimming pool?\n#Person1#: It's very good. Would you like to go there with me next week?\n#Person2#: Good idea. Every day is OK except Monday.\n#Person1#: Well. Why not go there on Saturday? Then we can stay for a long time.\n#Person2#: OK. See you.","summary":"#Person1# describes the new sports center to Kate and invites her to go there together.","topic":"sports center"}
{"fname":"train_1531","dialogue":"#Person1#: Aren't you going to give us a training workshop next week? How are things going on your preparation for the presentation? \n#Person2#: I'm having trouble narrowing down my topic for the training. I want to speak about how to improve our sales technique, but there is so much to say, it's hard to get organized. \n#Person3#: Our training group won't be very large, so you will have more time to focus on more areas. We can cover a lot of ground in an hour and a half, if everyone is participating and paying attention. \n#Person2#: I want to focus on some suggestions about making sales scores, and I was hoping to throw in a few role plays so that people get practise implementing the things I'm going to talk about. Do you think people will go for the role playing? \n#Person1#: I think some people may be a little shy to do role playing in front of class... but if you are enthusiastic about your topic, you can help everyone to feel more at ease and willing to give it a try. ","summary":"#Person2# updates #Person1# and #Person3# about the preparation for the presentation at a training workshop. #Person3# introduces the training group. #Person2# gives some suggestions.","topic":"presentation"}
{"fname":"train_1532","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think Andy's party will be fun. \n#Person2#: Yeah, I think so. Oh, by the way, I need to ask you something. \n#Person1#: What's that? \n#Person2#: Could I get back the sweater you borrowed? \n#Person1#: Sure. Oh, that reminds me. Could I borrow your black leather boots? \n#Person2#: My boots? Er. . . Sure, ok. ","summary":"#Person1# agrees to return the sweater to #Person1# but asks to borrow the boots.","topic":"borrow clothes"}
{"fname":"train_1533","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a boyfriend? \n#Person2#: Yes. Why? \n#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl 3 weeks ago and we have so much in common. \n#Person2#: So? \n#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her. \n#Person2#: You are attracted to her. That sounds great, but how do you know that it is a crush or it's real love? \n#Person1#: Then what's the difference between having a crush and falling in love? \n#Person2#: That's a big question. Well, if you are in love, maybe you'll take every opportunity to talk to her or telephone her for no reason at all. \n#Person1#: That's what I did. \n#Person2#: And you think about her all the time? \n#Person1#: Yes. \n#Person2#: And maybe you suddenly have new interests. I mean you suddenly begin to do things you used to avoid, ie. You used to sleep in every morning, but because she jogs every morning, then you begin to like jogging. \n#Person1#: That's it. She likes dogs so much now, and I begin to love dogs. \n#Person2#: Oh, congratulations! Sounds like you've found your soul mate. \n#Person1#: Thanks. But I know falling in love is one thing, while staying in love is another. \n#Person2#: Yeah, that's right. If you find this person is more and more important to you and you can totally trust her, then you can stay in love. \n#Person1#: Yeah. Falling in love is so good! \n#Person2#: While staying in love is even better. ","summary":"#Person2# met a girl but can't tell if it's a crush or real love. #Person1# analyzes for #Person2# and thinks #Person2# has found the soul mate.","topic":"love"}
{"fname":"train_1534","dialogue":"#Person1#: what was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail? \n#Person2#: my husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate. \n#Person1#: three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive! \n#Person2#: well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive. \n#Person1#: were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married? \n#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood. \n#Person1#: did your husband's family get to meet your family? \n#Person2#: my husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed t \n#Person1#: that makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon? \n#Person2#: we waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa. \n#Person1#: you really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you? \n#Person2#: not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly! ","summary":"#Person1# asks Abigail about her wedding. Abigail and her husband from two different countries got married in a third country so they had three parties. She didn't go on a honeymoon. She feels her untraditional wedding perfect because of her untraditional marriage.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_1535","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have been having a lot of headaches lately. \n#Person2#: Have you been having these headaches for a long time? \n#Person1#: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately. \n#Person2#: Have you been under a lot of stress lately? \n#Person1#: I've been under stress, but no more than usual. \n#Person2#: Have you been getting enough sleep lately? \n#Person1#: No, I only sleep a few hours a night. \n#Person2#: Have you had any head injuries lately? \n#Person1#: Yes, actually I fell skiing last week and hit my head. \n#Person2#: I am going to send you for a CT scan, and I will see you again when we see the results. ","summary":"#Person1# has a headache. #Person2# asks about the details and will send #Person1# for a CT scan.","topic":"medical diagnostics"}
{"fname":"train_1536","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you bought another handset \n#Person2#: No, it is the original one. \n#Person1#: This is silver gray,while I remember your handset was black. \n#Person2#: I have changed a case for it. \n#Person1#: Can a handset case be changed? \n#Person2#: Of course. That's why I bought this type. I can change its case frequently, so it is novel to use it. \n#Person1#: How many cases are accessible? \n#Person2#: There are two more, one is orange and the other is pink. I have bought them all. \n#Person1#: It's really going to be fresh all the time. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2# bought the other handset, but #Person2# changed the case because #Person2# bought all cases.","topic":"handset"}
{"fname":"train_1537","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I want a puppy.\n#Person2#: Let me think about it.\n#Person1#: Why do you have to think about it?\n#Person2#: Because puppies cost money.\n#Person1#: No, they don't. Puppies are free.\n#Person2#: Yes, but puppies need their shots.\n#Person1#: Shots for what?\n#Person2#: So they won't get sick, just like why you get your shots.\n#Person1#: I hate shots.\n#Person2#: And puppies have to eat. Food costs money.\n#Person1#: No problem. I'll give him some food off my plate.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, you won't. Puppies don't eat vegetables.","summary":"#Person1# wants a puppy. #Person2# needs to think about it because the puppies cost money.","topic":"puppy"}
{"fname":"train_1538","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, that was a delicious meal! We must come back to this restaurant. Everyone in my family told me how good it was, but I'd never tried it before. I'm glad I listened to them.\n#Person2#: I've been here a lot with my friends, but this time was the best. Last time I ate some pasta and it was OK, but my steak tonight was excellent.\n#Person1#: My chicken was amazing. It was so soft and juicy. It's easy to cook chicken too long until it's dry, but this was perfect.\n#Person2#: We should tell the chef. I'm sure he would appreciate it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both think highly of the restaurant. #Person2# suggests telling the chef.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_1539","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' m hungry, let ' s go grab a bite to eat.\n#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.\n#Person1#: Will you take long?\n#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise!\n#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour! I thought you said you were only going to get a few things! How long does it take you to pick out a lipstick and some nail polish!\n#Person2#: Are you crazy? You have no idea what you are talking about! Just for my eyes I have to get eye-liner, an eyelash curler, eye shadow, an eyebrow pencil and mascara. Then I need to get foundation, liquid foundation.\n#Person1#: Whoa whoa whoa! Are you nuts? How much is all this going to cost? I ' m looking at the price at each one of these little things and it ' s outrageous! This is basically a crayon!\n#Person2#: What about you? You spend as much or more money on your razors, after shave, cologne and gel! Not to mention how much you spend on clothes and...\n#Person1#: Fine! Get the stupid thirty dollar crayon!","summary":"#Person2# has lost her makeup bag and wants to pick up some cosmetics in the shop. #Person1# blames #Person2# for spending a lot of money on makeup and then #Person2# accuses #Person1# of spending too much on his razors, shave, etc.","topic":"buy cosmetics"}
{"fname":"train_1540","dialogue":"#Person1#: It was very kind of you to give me a tour of the place. It gave me a good idea of your product range.\n#Person2#: It ' s a pleasure to show our factory to our customers. What ' s your general impression, may I ask?\n#Person1#: Very impressive, indeed, especially the speed of your NW Model.\n#Person2#: That ' s our latest development. A product with high performance. We put it on the market just two months ago.\n#Person1#: The machine gives you an edge over your competitors, I guess.\n#Person2#: Certainly. No one can match us as far as speed is concerned.\n#Person1#: Could you give me some brochures for that machine? And the price if possible.\n#Person2#: Right. Here is our sales catalog and literature.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I think we may be able to work together in the future.","summary":"#Person2# gave #Person1# a tour of the factory. #Person1# is impressed especially by the speed of #Person2#'s NW Model and expresses #Person1#'s cooperation intention.","topic":"factory tour"}
{"fname":"train_1541","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I ' Ve been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.\n#Person1#: You ' Ve had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?\n#Person2#: Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems...\n#Person1#: I ' m not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on time!\n#Person2#: I know, and I apologize for the delay. But some things were just beyond my control. I had trouble booking the photographer, and then Michael was sick for three weeks, so I couldn ' t include him in the photos, and the design team lost all the files, so I had to re-do the pictures.\n#Person1#: I ' m not going to put this off any longer, Casey! I want those photos ASAP!","summary":"#Person1# asks Casey about the process of the photos. Casey apologises and makes excuses for the delay but #Person1# is still very angry and wants the photos ASAP.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_1542","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my name is Ted, what's yours?\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I said, I'm Ted, who are you?\n#Person2#: Huh? Oh, my name is Laura.\n#Person1#: Do you come here often, Laura?\n#Person2#: Huh? I can't hear you, the music's too loud.\n#Person1#: Let's go outside and talk. So Laura, do you come here often?\n#Person2#: Hold on, my ears are still ringing from the music. . . what was it you asked me?\n#Person1#: I asked if you come here often.\n#Person2#: Sometimes, usually once every few weeks. Do you?\n#Person1#: No, this is my first time here.\n#Person2#: I usually come with a group of friends. We dance a little, have a few drinks, and just have a good time.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's why I'm here. My friends dragged me here, because they think I spend too much time studying.\n#Person2#: That's good. It's good to hit the books, but you need to get out once in a while.\n#Person1#: I guess so. But the music is too loud. I don't mind getting out and meeting people, but next time I'll do it in a park.","summary":"Ted and Laura meet for the first time. They tell each other how often they come to this place and they think the music here is too loud.","topic":"loud music"}
{"fname":"train_1543","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today is Saturday, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, what's wrong?\n#Person1#: What's the date today?\n#Person2#: Today is September 28th, 2007.\n#Person1#: I have a meeting this afternoon.\n#Person2#: When will it begin?\n#Person1#: It will begin at three o'cock. What's the time now?\n#Person2#: It is half past one.\n#Person1#: I have to go now. I don't want to be late.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, time is enough.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the date today. #Person1# remembers #Person1# has a meeting this afternoon.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1544","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, dear Mr. Simpson. Following the increasing communication between Unity Company and Pineapple Computer Company, we established steady cooperation. And today we all here feel very proud and honored to have Mr. Simpson with us. Mr. Simpson is well-known for his success and his career. So first of all, let me, on the behalf of all present here, extend our warm welcome and cordial greetings to our distinguished guest. Now let's invite Mr. Simpson to give us his speech.\n#Person2#: I want to show my gratitude for your hospitality. And I believe me trip here will be meaningful and our cooperation will go deeper and stabler in near future. Through the communication, we can know more about each other. Thank you so much for your consideration.\n#Person1#: Well, I also hope our cooperation will be never-ending. Thank you again.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mr. Simpson to give a speech. Mr. Simpson expresses his expectation for a long-standing cooperation between #Person1# and him.","topic":"cooperation"}
{"fname":"train_1545","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm phoning about the factory visit next Friday. What should I do when I arrive?\n#Person2#: Park in the visitors'car park in front of the factory and then go to the gatehouse. It's directly opposite the entrance to the car park. The Security people will sign you in and give you a visitor's badge. My assistant will come down to meet you.\n#Person1#: OK, thanks. Look forward to seeing you on Friday, then.","summary":"#Person1# phones #Person2# to ask about what to do on #Person1#'s arrival for the factory visit.","topic":"on arrival"}
{"fname":"train_1546","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yuck. The carrots taste awful and salty. Hi sis, how do you like them?\n#Person2#: I like them very much. They are delicious.\n#Person1#: Well, you can have all my carrots.\n#Person2#: Daniel, hold on for a minute. What are you trying to pull there?\n#Person1#: Nothing. Just that I don't care for these carrots. Hi, sis. , I saw you buy some chocolate cakes. I am done with the main course. It's about time for some dessert.\n#Person2#: Oh, you want my chocolate cakes, so to speak!\n#Person1#: No, no, I'm just thinking of some dessert. And I have had enough carrots.\n#Person2#: Daniel, carrots contain much Vitamin C. It is good for you.\n#Person1#: I know, but chocolate cake is even better.\n#Person2#: Oh, stop it! You know you need vegetables. You will end up fat if you don't watch your diet, now.\n#Person1#: Well, actually, I don't mind eating carrots, but chocolate cakes are much better. You know I was born with a sweet tooth.","summary":"Daniel thinks the carrots don't taste good and wants #Person2#'s chocolate cake. #Person2# tells him eating carrots does good to health but Daniel still wants the cake.","topic":"eating carrots"}
{"fname":"train_1547","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, would you like something to eat?\n#Person2#: No, I'm full.\n#Person1#: Do you want something to drink?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like some coffee.\n#Person1#: Sorry, I don't have any coffee.\n#Person2#: That's OK. I'll have a glass of water.\n#Person1#: A small glass, or a big one?\n#Person2#: Small please.\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# asks David if he wants something to eat or drink. David'll have a small glass of water.","topic":"drink"}
{"fname":"train_1548","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening.\n#Person2#: Let me check. Hold on, please. . . Yes, that's fine. Smoking or nonsmoking area?\n#Person1#: Nonsmoking, please.\n#Person2#: All right. May I have your name?\n#Person1#: My surname is Gao.\n#Person2#: How do you spell it, sir?","summary":"#Person2# helps Mr. Gao reserve a table for dinner.","topic":"reserve a table"}
{"fname":"train_1549","dialogue":"#Person1#: I saw an interesting program on TV last night. It was about elderly people.\n#Person2#: And what did the program say?\n#Person1#: It said that people with a positive attitude tend to live longer and happier.\n#Person2#: I think that many physicians now agree with that idea.\n#Person1#: And the TV program also said that physical exercise helps people deal with stress.\n#Person2#: And the most active older people seem to enjoy some kind of physical exercise. My father is over 60 years old, and he lifts weights every day.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about an interesting TV program about elderly people.","topic":"TV program"}
{"fname":"train_1550","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!\n#Person2#: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.\n#Person1#: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!\n#Person2#: Okay. Um. . . can you make sure my sideburns are even and you just take a little off the top.\n#Person1#: Don't you worry, I'll take care of everything! Oh my god! I just love your curly hair! It's so fluffy and cute! You should totally let it grow out. An afro would look great on you!\n#Person2#: Um. . . no.\n#Person1#: Okay, but you are going to be my masterpiece!","summary":"#Person2# wants a trim. #Person1# serves #Person2# and admires #Person2#'s hair enthusiastically but #Person1# reacts indifferently.","topic":"hairstyle"}
{"fname":"train_1551","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's the food?\n#Person2#: It's pretty good.\n#Person1#: Well I don't think so. I don't like it at all!\n#Person2#: I'm afraid you're being too particular about your food.\n#Person1#: I eat dog food when my parents are out.\n#Person2#: We're in the same boat! I'Ve eaten fast food the whole week. I hate it now.\n#Person1#: Poor us! All this junk food lacks nutrition!\n#Person2#: Let's dine out tonight for a change!\n#Person1#: Good idea!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# get tired of eating fast food when their parents are out. They will dine out tonight for a change.","topic":"nonnutritive food"}
{"fname":"train_1552","dialogue":"#Person1#: I found a great school for Junior!\n#Person2#: Don't you think it's a little early to be looking for schools? We haven't even had the baby yet!\n#Person1#: We can't be too cautious about these things.\n#Person2#: You are going to be such an adorable father! Tell me about this school.\n#Person1#: There is a huge slide on the playground and lots of trees and even a little brook!\n#Person2#: What about inside the school?\n#Person1#: There is a library right inside the front door.\n#Person2#: I think our child is going to love it!","summary":"#Person1# found a great school for Junior and describes it to #Person2#, although they haven't had their baby.","topic":"school"}
{"fname":"train_1553","dialogue":"#Person1#: Farmington? Would you take a look at these catalogue ads that Roger did? I don't think we can use them.\n#Person2#: Hmm. I see what you mean. Have you spoken with Roger? He usually does better work than this.\n#Person1#: I know, Mr. Farmington. But, I'm not sure that I should bring this up with him. I think it would be better if you spoke to him.\n#Person2#: All right. Leave these ads with me. I'll speak to him this morning.","summary":"#Person1# and Farmington feel dissatisfied with the ads that Roger did. Farmington will speak to Roger.","topic":"making advertisements"}
{"fname":"train_1554","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tomorrow is Halloween, I know I'm ready. I bought two pumpkins and a big bags of candy. Do you want to help me a jack-o-lantern?\n#Person2#: I'd love to. I heard about Halloween when I was in Beijing. It's kind of a children's day. Small kids get dressed up, then walk around with paper bags or baskets, knocking on the neighbor's\n#Person1#: They are supposed to say trick or treat? Then the neighbors are supposed to hand up the candy.\n#Person2#: That's kind of cool. But what's the trick mean?\n#Person1#: Usually it's the older kids going around playing Halloween, like punching the pumpkins left outside people's doors or - - someone's tree. They usually do it late at night after little kids go\n#Person2#: That sounds kind of fun, maybe I can get tighter with my friends that night.\n#Person1#: Usually be adults, you don't have kids have a big party in get dressed up too.\n#Person2#: That does sound a lot of fun.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for Halloween. They talk about the customs especially the trick-or-treat. #Person2# thinks that sounds a lot of fun.","topic":"Halloween"}
{"fname":"train_1555","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dear fellows. As you know, Mr. Ross will be leaving us very soon after his short but meaningful visit to our company.\n#Person2#: I really want to stay a little longer, but I still have a meeting to attend. All in all, I am so impressed by your hospitality and your warm welcome. Thank you for the trouble you have taken.\n#Person1#: Just as what I said in my welcome speech, Mr. Ross's visit to our company is meaningful for both our two companies. Thank you very much for your visiting. We will miss you all the time.\n#Person2#: During my trip here, I learned a lot and I get to know our choice of choosing your company as our partner is definitely right. I can feel and sense the potential of your company. And at last I wish our further cooperation will be sound and successful.\n#Person1#: That's our pleasure. Mr. Ross, your visit leaves gorgeous memory here. And I hope Mr. Halmiton, the president of your company can also have the chance to visit our company soon. Remember me to him, please.\n#Person2#: Of course, I will.","summary":"Mr. Ross has visited #Person1#'s company and is leaving very soon. He thanks #Person1#'s hospitality and they both wish their further cooperation will be sound and successful.","topic":"short visit ends"}
{"fname":"train_1556","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: This is room 1019. I would like to order breakfast.\n#Person1#: What would you like, sir?\n#Person2#: One orange juice, scrambled eggs with bacon, toast and coffee.\n#Person1#: It will take about 20 minutes, sir. Is that all right?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Oh, by the way, could you also bring me today's paper?\n#Person1#: Of course, sir.","summary":"#Person2# calls Room Service to ask for breakfast and today's paper.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_1557","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Croft.\n#Person2#: Good morning, nurse. I want to see the dentist, please.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?\n#Person2#: No, I don't.\n#Person1#: Is it urgent?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. It's very urgent. I feel awful. I have a terrible toothache.\n#Person1#: Can you come at 10 am on Monday, April 24th?\n#Person2#: I must see the dentist now, nurse.\n#Person1#: The dentist is very busy at the moment. Can you come at 2 PM?\n#Person2#: That's very late. Can the dentist see me now?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid that he can't, Mr. Croft. Can't you wait till this afternoon?\n#Person2#: I can wait, but my toothache can't!","summary":"Mr Croft has a terrible toothache and wants to see the dentist right now, but the nurse tells him that the dentist is not available and he has to wait.","topic":"see the dentist"}
{"fname":"train_1558","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Do you like this jewelry? I made most of these items myself.\n#Person2#: You really have talent. How did you learn to do this?\n#Person1#: My mother taught me some tricks of the trade. I've always loved jewelry.\n#Person2#: Me, too. But I could never make bracelets like these.\n#Person1#: I've been making these designs for over ten years. You can have a bracelet for ten dollars.\n#Person2#: I'll take one right now for seven dollars.\n#Person1#: It's a deal!","summary":"#Person1# recommends a bracelet designed by #Person1# to #Person2#. #Person2# takes one after bargaining.","topic":"buy jewelry"}
{"fname":"train_1559","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've just visited your showroom. You surely get a lot of fancy bedsheets. I like them very much.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you like them. They are all made of silk. Here on display are all the most popular and favorite products. What items are you particularly interested in?\n#Person1#: 20 is very colorful and feels nice. I'd like to start with it. Is it pure silk?\n#Person2#: Yes. It is the latest product and is highly recommended because of its fine design and quality. You certainly have an eye for good things.\n#Person1#: Thank you for saying that. But what's the unit price?\n#Person2#: Here is the catalogue and the price list. You can take a look.\n#Person1#: The price seems acceptable. Can you supply the bedsheets now if we order some?\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Then let's sign a contract.","summary":"#Person1# likes the bedsheets in the showroom displayed by #Person2#. They reach an agreement on the price and will sign a contract.","topic":"visiting the showroom"}
{"fname":"train_1560","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, you. Can't you be a bit faster? You make the whole group wait for you.\n#Person2#: How can you blame it on me? I'm having trouble in operating this kind of machine. It is designed for you right handers.\n#Person1#: You always complain about these machines. But you are not the only one using your left hand.\n#Person2#: Really? I don't know any others who are the same as me.\n#Person1#: To tell you the truth, I'm also left-handed.\n#Person2#: You?\n#Person1#: Yeah. You should spend some time getting suited to it in advance. Then you can do it quickly.\n#Person2#: Is that what you have done?\n#Person1#: Yes. In fact, it pays to use both hands.\n#Person2#: OK, I will try.","summary":"#Person2#'s left-handed and works slowly. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s also left-handed and asks #Person2# to get suited to the work in advance instead of complaining about the machines.","topic":"left-handed"}
{"fname":"train_1561","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm not sure about this soup, Carl. It has no taste.\n#Person2#: No! I don't think so, Maria. It tastes fine to me. We've been to this place before, and I don't feel the soup tastes any different.\n#Person1#: Well, I still think it needs something. Salt?\n#Person2#: No, certainly not. What about pepper? If anything, I think it could use a little more of that.\n#Person1#: Now you're talking. That's exactly what it needs. And how about some more onions too?\n#Person2#: I don't know about that. You seem to be starting to like food with strong tastes recently.\n#Person1#: Oh, really?","summary":"Maria thinks the soup lacks certain tastes. Carl thinks Maria starts to have a strong taste recently.","topic":"different tastes"}
{"fname":"train_1562","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why, Ann, I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?\n#Person2#: Bob, it has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year.\n#Person1#: No. We talked at the Johnson's Christmas party last December. Don't you remember?\n#Person2#: That's right. Well, how are you? Still working for the Germen company?\n#Person1#: No. I changed my job about 4 months ago. I'm with the World Bank now. How about you?\n#Person2#: I'm still working at the University, but I transferred from the German Department to the Spanish Department.\n#Person1#: Don't you tell me you speak Spanish, too?\n#Person2#: Sure. I grew up in Spain, you know. German was what I studied in college.\n#Person1#: All I have ever managed to learn is a little Italian.\n#Person2#: Oh. excuse me, someone is knocking at the door. I'll talk to you again later, Bob.\n#Person1#: It was nice talking to you, Ann.","summary":"Bob and Ann haven't seen each other for a long time. They tell each other how they have been doing recently.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_1563","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss. I'd like to speak to the manager.\n#Person2#: I am the manager, Sir. How can I help you?\n#Person1#: Oh, really? It's this radio. It doesn't work.\n#Person2#: Mm... did you buy it here?\n#Person1#: What do you mean? Of course I bought it here. Look, you switch it on and nothing happens.\n#Person2#: Could I see your receipt?\n#Person1#: Receipt? I haven't got one.\n#Person2#: Oh, you should have got a receipt when you bought it.\n#Person1#: I perhaps did. I must have thrown it away.\n#Person2#: Ah, well, have you got any other proof of purchase, the guarantee, for example?\n#Person1#: No. It must have been in the box. I threw that away, too.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear. You really ought to have kept it. We need to know the exact date of purchase.\n#Person1#: What? I only bought it yesterday! That young man over there served me. Oh, I paid by cheque. I've got the cheque stub.\n#Person2#: That's all right then. Did you check the radio before you left the shop?\n#Person1#: Check it? No, it was in the box. I hoped it would work. It wasn't a cheap radio. It's a good make.\n#Person2#: You should have checked it.\n#Person1#: Come on! Do not tell me what I should have done, and do something! Either give me my money back or give me another raido.\n#Person2#: There's no need to get aggressive, Sir. Let me look at it... mm... you see this little switch on the back?\n#Person1#: Yes?\n#Person2#: It's on 'main', and it should be on 'battery'. You really should have read the instructions.\n#Person1#: Oh!","summary":"#Person1# comes for a radio he bought yesterday that doesn't work. He can't find the receipt but manages to offer the cheque stub. The manager checks the radio and finds that it's because #Person1# didn't read the instructions, he didn't move the switch onto the right position.","topic":"problem with radio"}
{"fname":"train_1564","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your favourite game?\n#Person2#: I like to play table tennis. How about you?\n#Person1#: I like swimming and skating.\n#Person2#: Isn't it hard to learn skating?\n#Person1#: No, what you need is balance.\n#Person2#: Could you teach me how to do it?\n#Person1#: Sure, anytime when you are free.\n#Person2#: Do I have to buy a pair of skates?\n#Person1#: I don't think it's necessary. Why not rent them?","summary":"#Person2# likes table tennis. #Person1# likes swimming and skating. #Person2# requests #Person1# to teach #Person2# to skate.","topic":"favourite games"}
{"fname":"train_1565","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've just had my lunch at the cafeteria of our university.\n#Person2#: What do you think of the food today?\n#Person1#: You have to ask. About as terrible as usual, I'd say.\n#Person2#: You know, I think it's about time a group of us speak to some University officials about the quality of the food.\n#Person1#: Do you have a good idea?\n#Person2#: In my view, we had better get rid of the manager.\n#Person1#: Do you think you are the first to think of that? The problem is that the University doesn't want to change another manager.\n#Person2#: You mean you've been through this before?\n#Person1#: Yes, when I was a freshman, I once did that. I once wrote a letter to the Student Services Official and presented a petition signed by 200 students.\n#Person2#: What was his reaction?\n#Person1#: He asked me why all the other students didn't sign it as well. I told him we only had time for a sample, but I was sure almost all the students would have.\n#Person2#: Why was he so cool towards you? Isn't it a serious question?\n#Person1#: That manager has good friends in the University. You know family connections.","summary":"Neither #Person1# nor #Person2# feels satisfied with the food in the university cafeteria. They think the manager should be changed. #Person1# had tried to propose but the Student Services Official was cool because the manager has good friends in the University.","topic":"bad manager"}
{"fname":"train_1566","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my! I can't go on.\n#Person2#: Me neither. I give up or I will die.\n#Person1#: I've never seen such hot weather in my life.\n#Person2#: I can't agree more. It's like the whole world is boiling.\n#Person1#: Look. the temperature has hit 98!\n#Person2#: I can't believe it. We used to have such nice weather here all year round.\n#Person1#: Yes. How I miss the good old days. Just cool or warm days.\n#Person2#: So, what to do now?\n#Person1#: I guess we can't do anything until the sun sets down.\n#Person2#: You are right. I'm sweating all over.\n#Person1#: Let's go back home and take a shower.\n#Person2#: Yes. We might cool down in this way.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# cannot stand the heat and miss the old days with nice weather. They will go back home and take a shower.","topic":"hot weather"}
{"fname":"train_1567","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why weren't you at the German class last night, Tom? Have you given up?\n#Person2#: Well, no...I came back late yesterday and found John sleeping in the chair. He'd been writing a report all day long and he was too tired to go out again, so we gave the lesson a miss.\n#Person1#: You've missed quite a lot of lessons lately, haven't you? Are you losing interest?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid so. Neither John nor I have a gift for language. People just laugh at us when we attempt to speak German. How did you and Jane pick it up so quickly and easily? You've hardly been in Germany a month.\n#Person1#: It was neither quick nor easy. We'd both studied the language before we came, and we only needed to revise it.\n#Person2#: Anyway, all our friends here speak English very well, so we don't really need to learn German.","summary":"Tom explains why he missed the German class yesterday and admits that he has lost interest in German. He thinks it's unnecessary to learn German because all his friends here speak English very well.","topic":"learning German"}
{"fname":"train_1568","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mary! You have really been gone a long time. How did you do that?\n#Person2#: Hi! Well, I talked with my teachers before I left about the work I would miss. Besides, my aunt in Denver made me study a lot there.\n#Person1#: I thought she was your rich aunt.\n#Person2#: Not very. But she didn't have any children to raise, so she does have some money, even though she was a teacher.\n#Person1#: How was the holiday?\n#Person2#: Cold, at least three of the days I went. And I saw so many people on the mountain on Washington's Birthday.\n#Person1#: The beaches here were full on Washington's Birthday, too. It really was warm here, so lots of people went swimming.\n#Person2#: Well, we should have stayed home that day. There were so many people. We took the train over to the mountain, so at least we didn't have to drive. It is a good thing we did-there were so many cars and buses, and no place to park anywhere.\n#Person1#: Just like the beaches here.","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# about her holiday during which she studied a lot. They talk about Washington's Birthday when everywhere was crowded with people.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_1569","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really can't stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at the Christmas party, I just won't come.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come.","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# about David, who controls the conversation all the time.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_1570","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening?\n#Person2#: I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's sure to be fun. She's invited a lot of friends. Do you think everyone will be able to get into her house?\n#Person1#: If everyone turned up, it would be very crowded. But a few said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be OK.\n#Person2#: Are you taking anything?\n#Person1#: I've got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle of wine too.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. She has bought plenty of food and drinks. It's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neighbours don't mind too much.\n#Person1#: Helen gets on very well with her neighbours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing whether Helen's birthday party will be crowded and what to take as a gift.","topic":"Helen's birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_1571","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to McDonald's. Can I take your order? \n#Person2#: Please give me this extra value meal, a red bean pie, and one order of vegetable salad. \n#Person1#: Would you like something to drink? \n#Person2#: A cup of hot orange juice. \n#Person1#: Will that be it? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's all. ","summary":"#Person2# orders an extra value meal and hot orange juice with #Person1#'s assistance at McDonald's.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_1572","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, I would like to order now. \n#Person2#: Sure. What do you want to have today? \n#Person1#: Cream soup and steak, please. \n#Person2#: How do you like your steak? \n#Person1#: Excuse me, what does that mean? \n#Person2#: Well, there are several kinds of steaks. For example, you can have your steaks medium-rare, medium-well or well-done. \n#Person1#: Thanks for your explanation, I would like it well-done. ","summary":"#Person1# orders cream soup and well-done steak with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_1573","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, this is not quite the style I want. Have you any suit in fashion? \n#Person2#: How is this one? It's the latest, made of cashmere. \n#Person1#: Can I try it on? \n#Person2#: Sure. \n#Person1#: This is much better. How much is it? ","summary":"#Person2# recommends a suit to #Person1#.","topic":"buy clothes"}
{"fname":"train_1574","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven! Good to see you brother! How are you? How was your trip? \n#Person2#: It was fine. I've been better but, it's great to be home, I've missed you all! How's mom? \n#Person1#: She's great! All she ever does is talk about you-her little boy that went to the United States. You're her pride and joy, you know that? \n#Person2#: Can't wait to see her. And you? What's new with you? \n#Person1#: Well, Nisha and I are expecting! You'll have another nephew or niece soon! \n#Person2#: That's great! Wow! Congrats! You two are great together, ya know. You have such a beautiful family. I hope one day I can have that. \n#Person1#: Of course, man! Come on! I mean, everything was set here for you to marry Shalini! You know, she's still pining after you. I don't think she'll ever get over you. \n#Person2#: What are you talking about? I hardly knew her! How could she be in love with me? I couldn't go through with it even though she is a great woman. No, I left my heart in the United States. I just hope Veronica is happy. \n#Person1#: Get over it! You're home now. Everyone here thinks so highly of you, there'll be girls throwing themselves at you. You can marry anyone you want! \n#Person2#: I don't want to marry anyone! I want to marry her! Don't you understand? \n#Person1#: You are incorrigible. \n#Person3#: Steven! My baby how are you! I've missed you so much! \n#Person2#: Hey, mom! Great to see you! \n#Person3#: You look so thin! Didn't those Americans feed you? Come come, let's have some chai. By the way. . . There is a girl here waiting for you. \n#Person4#: Hi Steven. \n#Person2#: Veronica! How did you get here? How did you know where I live? I waited for you at the airport but you never showed. . . \n#Person4#: I also have some little secrets that I haven't told you about, but we can discuss that later. I realized that I was just scared. Scared of how much I love you and of the commitment that marriage requires. I'm here now. Now there is something I wanna ask you. Steven, will you marry me? \n#Person5#: I now declare you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride. ","summary":"Steven just came back from America. #Person1# tells Steven Nisha and #Person1# are expecting their new-born baby and asks Steven to get married soon, but Steven only wants to marry Veronica who's in America. When Steven gets home, he is astonished to find Veronica waiting for him. Veronica expresses her love for Steven and proposes. At last, they get married.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_1575","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard a rumor this morning. . . It seems Trusten Tools is going out of business. Another competitor is going bankrupt. That could be good news for us. \n#Person2#: I think you must have heard wrong. The truth is we are going to be taken over by Trusten. We are being bought out, and our company will be merging with our largest competitor. It's not good news at all. . . \n#Person1#: What? We are merging with Trusten? I never thought that would happen. Will we be getting new owners? Will it affect our jobs? \n#Person2#: Probably. The new owners will be coming to start alignment meetings nextweek. One of the big question is what to call the new conglomerate company. \n#Person1#: Wow, with such a big change. We won't have the same name? \n#Person2#: It's not only the name of our company that will change. . . I expect that after this acquisition, there'll be a ton of things up in the air. ","summary":"#Person1# shares the rumour that Trusten Tools is going bankrupt. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's fake news and it's their company that will be taken over by Trusten. #Person1#'s astonished and worried about its effect.","topic":"bad news"}
{"fname":"train_1576","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that janet has got a new job. She's working for the united investment group. I hear that they pay very well. \n#Person2#: I heard that too. She must be making a pocket. Well, good for her. \n#Person1#: now, she'll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states. \n#Person2#: yes, she will. At the moment, the exchange rate is very favorable, so she should try to go as soon as possible, while it's cheaper. \n#Person1#: you're right. By the way, did you hear that tom inherited some money recently? \n#Person2#: really? I thought his parents had died several years ago. \n#Person1#: they did. He inherited the money form an uncle. I hope he doesn't lose a lot of it in taxed to the government. \n#Person2#: dying can be very expensive nowadays! What's he going to do with it? \n#Person1#: he said that he would probably invest most of it. He's got a well-paid job, so he doesn't need the money to cover day-to day expenses. He just wants some extra money available for when he retires. \n#Person2#: I had some good financial news yesterday too. \n#Person1#: really? Have you won a fortune in the lottery? \n#Person2#: no, but I got a pay rise of 5% and a hours for all the hard work I've put in recently. I think it was very nice for my boss to show his appreciation in that way. \n#Person1#: It certainly was! So, what are you going to do with your windfall? ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Janet's new job working for the united investment group and Tom's inheritance from his uncle. Then, #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got a pay rise yesterday.","topic":"good news"}
{"fname":"train_1577","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you really dating with Frank? \n#Person2#: Yeah. But in my heart of hearts, I find he's not very much to my liking. \n#Person1#: Then why not keep away from him? \n#Person2#: The problem is that I just have no one to turn to right now. \n#Person1#: That's stupid. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks it stupid for #Person2# to date Frank.","topic":"stupid dating"}
{"fname":"train_1578","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tomorrow will be my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing? \n#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 colleagues. It depends on the company's dress code. \n#Person1#: Indeed, I found most of the employees dress casually when I went to the interview. Only the manager was in suit and tie and he just came back from a ceremony. It seems that their dress code is not that formal. Probably, I should put on car key and simple shirt. \n#Person2#: Whatever you choose, make sure they are neat and clean. ","summary":"#Person2# offers #Person1# some suggestions on what to wear on #Person1#'s first day at work.","topic":"work wearing"}
{"fname":"train_1579","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many laguages can you speak? \n#Person2#: I can speak French and German. \n#Person1#: How well can you speak them? \n#Person2#: I can speak German quite well, but I can't speak French very well. \n#Person1#: Can you help me to translate these sentences into German now? \n#Person2#: No, but I'll be able to tomorrow. ","summary":"#Person2# introduces #Person2#'s language abilities. #Person1# requests #Person2# to translate some sentences into German.","topic":"language"}
{"fname":"train_1580","dialogue":"#Person1#: May, look, what's that in the cage? \n#Person2#: Don't you know that? It's panda. \n#Person1#: Of course I know. I just can't see it very well. \n#Person2#: OK, then put on your glasses, and do you know what does the panda eat? \n#Person1#: Of course, Bamboo! \n#Person2#: That's right. \n#Person1#: I also know they are given to other countries as gifts for friendship. \n#Person2#: You sound quite knowledgeable. \n#Person1#: Not really, panda is my favorite animal. \n#Person2#: Actually, it likes milk too. \n#Person1#: Any way, in a word, panda is our friend. \n#Person2#: Do you know other famous animals in the world? \n#Person1#: Yeah, let me think, the kangaroo and koala bear from Australia are very famous. \n#Person2#: That's right. OK, let's move on. ","summary":"May tells #Person1# that it's a panda in a cage. #Person1# likes pandas best and knows a lot about them.","topic":"pandas"}
{"fname":"train_1581","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, the lab said that you would be getting my test results in today. \n#Person2#: I like you to come in and discuss some further tests that I would like to run. \n#Person1#: I think that this is a bad sign. \n#Person2#: For now, I would like to run a few more tests to look into some of the problems that you mentioned. \n#Person1#: Why wouldn't you tell me over the phone? \n#Person2#: If there is any question about test results, we always do a recheck. \n#Person1#: I need to come in right away. \n#Person2#: I would be happy to see you this afternoon. If you are feeling upset, please bring a friend or relative along. \n#Person1#: You are scaring me! \n#Person2#: Come on in this afternoon and we will talk. It will be fine! ","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to come in and discuss some tests that #Person2# would like to run. #Person1# is worried about the test results.","topic":"test results"}
{"fname":"train_1582","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you still learning Chinese?\n#Person2#: Yes. But I don't have enough time for it. I have so many other things to do every day.\n#Person1#: It is the same with me. I can read Chinese now. But I still find it difficult to speak Chinese and I don't always understand people when they speak Chinese to me.\n#Person2#: We don't hear Chinese enough, I think. Do you listen to the radio from China?\n#Person1#: Yes, I listen to the news from China almost everyday. That helps me understand Chinese, but not to speak it.\n#Person2#: We'd better go to China for a holiday.\n#Person1#: Right. That'll be the best way.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# find it difficult to speak Chinese. #Person2# thinks it's because they don't hear Chinese enough and suggests going to China for a holiday.","topic":"learning Chinese"}
{"fname":"train_1583","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me where the book A dream of red mansion is?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry it's been lent out. What about this one? It's a newly published novel written by a young writer. It has a fast paced plot and the language is easy to read.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll take it. By the way, how long can I keep it?\n#Person2#: 3 weeks. You can come back and borrow it for longer if you can't finish it in time.\n#Person1#: How long can I keep the novel the second time?\n#Person2#: The same. 3 weeks. But you can only borrow it twice within a year.\n#Person1#: Alright. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow A Dream of Red Mansion but it's been lent out, so #Person1# borrows another novel.","topic":"borrow a book"}
{"fname":"train_1584","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for agreeing to this interview, Miss Lerner. OK, so I have a few questions. First, when did you know you wanted to write children's books?\n#Person2#: Well, I studied creative writing in college, but after I graduated I worked in advertising. It wasn't until I had my own children that I got interested in children's books.\n#Person1#: Did you write one for your kids?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. My best friend drew the pictures for me.\n#Person1#: And did they like it?\n#Person2#: They loved it. A friend of my husband saw a copy in our home and he showed it to a publisher that he knew. They published it that year. The next year, I wrote 3 more books. Since the beginning, I have had a total of 8 published.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. Thank you so much for your time. This interview will appear in my school newspaper in about 3 weeks. I can send you a copy if you'd like.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Miss Lerner for #Person1#'s school newspaper. Miss Lerner shares her experience of writing children's books.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_1585","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I come in?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: How are you doing, Madam? My name is During Wu. I am coming to your company for an interview as requested.\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you for coming. Mr. Wu, Please take a seat. I am Anne Smith, the assistant manager.\n#Person1#: Nice to see you, Mrs. Smith.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too.","summary":"During Wu comes to the company for an interview and the assistant manager Anne Smith introduces herself.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1586","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark! Long time no see!\n#Person2#: Hi, Alex!\n#Person1#: Where have you been?\n#Person2#: I just got back from London.\n#Person1#: How was your flight?\n#Person2#: It was OK. There was a lot of turbulence, though.\n#Person1#: That ' s too bad. how long was the flight?\n#Person2#: It was 10 hours.\n#Person1#: Did you have a layover?\n#Person2#: Yes, in paris, France.\n#Person1#: Did you buy anything in the duty-free stores?\n#Person2#: Yes. I bought two boxed of chocolate? one for me and one for you!\n#Person1#: Oh, you didn ' t have to...\n#Person2#: It was nothing.","summary":"Alex tells Mark about his flight, the layover, and the things he bought in the duty-free stores.","topic":"flight"}
{"fname":"train_1587","dialogue":"#Person1#: You get your bus pass?\n#Person2#: I'm not going to buy one.\n#Person1#: You're not?\n#Person2#: I think it's a waste of money.\n#Person1#: It actually costs less if you have a bus pass.\n#Person2#: How is that?\n#Person1#: You can use it however many times you need to.\n#Person2#: Is that right?\n#Person1#: Yup, and you can keep the money in your pocket.\n#Person2#: That sounds nice.\n#Person1#: You should go get yours.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think I will.","summary":"#Person1# persuades #Person2# to buy a bus pass to save money and #Person2# is convinced.","topic":"bus pass"}
{"fname":"train_1588","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! This is Ruby speaking from G. O. T. International Travel Agency. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I ' d like to make a reservation for my trip from Detroit to Beijing on April 13 on Trans Pacific Airline.\n#Person1#: Do you want a single ticket or a round trip ticket?\n#Person2#: I ' d like to have a round trip ticket with a one-year open return.\n#Person1#: Economy or Business Class?\n#Person2#: Economy, please. How much is it?\n#Person1#: It will be $ 850.\n#Person2#: Very good. Could I get an electronic ticket? I ' m always afraid of losing my tickets.\n#Person1#: No problem. How do you wish to pay for it?\n#Person2#: Bank of American card. The number is 6786 9182 12300 8657.\n#Person1#: Thank you! Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat?\n#Person2#: An aisle seat, please. I ' m tall and need to get up and walk pretty often.\n#Person1#: No problem. Your ticket is for Trans Pacific Flight 87 from Detroit to Beijing at 3 forty p. m. on April 13. You will arrive at Beijing International Airport at six 35 p. m. on April 14. Your electronic\n#Person2#: What time should I arrive at Detroit Airport?\n#Person1#: Please be at the airport two hours before your departure to check in. You also need to reconfirm your reservation with the airline at least 7 days prior to your departure.\n#Person2#: What happens if I can ' t leave on April 13? Can I cancel my ticket or change the reservation to another date?\n#Person1#: Yes, you can, but you will have to pay a penalty of $ 75 for any change or cancellation.\n#Person2#: That ' s OK. What are the weight restrictions for checked baggage?\n#Person1#: On Trans Pacific international flights, each ticketed passenger is permitted a maximum of two checked bags with a maximum weight per checked bag of 70 pounds.\n#Person2#: That ' s great! I can have two bags checked for 70 pounds each. I think I ' m all set. You ' re really efficient. Thank you very much for your help.\n#Person1#: Thank you for the compliment and for calling G. O. T. Travel Agency. Have a nice trip!","summary":"#Person2# wants to make a reservation for a round trip ticket with a one-year open return. Ruby in G. O. T. International Travel Agency helps #Person2# get an electronic ticket. #Person2# chooses the economy class, an aisle seat, and asks for the check-in time, the amount of penalty to change the flight and the weight restrictions for checked baggage.","topic":"flight ticket reservation"}
{"fname":"train_1589","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happened? Why didn't he win?\n#Person2#: Didn't you hear? He was disqualified.\n#Person1#: How did that happen? He's so talented! I thought he had a great chance of winning a gold medal!\n#Person2#: If he didn't have any drug problems, he would have won.\n#Person1#: What? What kind of drugs was he using?\n#Person2#: He was taking steroids to make him stronger and faster.\n#Person1#: I thought that all athletes were supposed to be regularly tested for drugs.\n#Person2#: They are. The only reason they didn't disqualify him until after the race is because the results from the text only came back afterwards.\n#Person1#: That's so disappointing. I don't know why top athletes would feel the need to take drugs.\n#Person2#: I don't think it's right, but I can understand why they might. Imagine how much pressure there would be to win for your country!\n#Person1#: Regardless of how much pressure you're under, there's never a good reason to take drugs.\n#Person2#: I agree. Hopefully with the new regulations, fewer athletes will try to cheat with drugs.\n#Person1#: Let's hope so.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the athlete didn't win because he had drug problems and was disqualified. #Person1# thinks that there's never a good reason to take drugs and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"drug problems"}
{"fname":"train_1590","dialogue":"#Person1#: Frank ' s getting married, do you believe this?\n#Person2#: Is he really?\n#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much.\n#Person2#: Who is he marring?\n#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think.\n#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?\n#Person1#: Not yet.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Frank is getting married to the girl he met in Spain.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_1591","dialogue":"#Person1#: My dear, it's five flights up!\n#Person2#: That's all right. We'll get used to it. Besides, it is quiet up there. We're little further away from the street and traffic noise and there's no one living over us.\n#Person1#: Is the place well-furnished?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's pretty bright in there and big enough for our children to play.\n#Person1#: What about the kitchen?\n#Person2#: The stove and refrigerator are in good working order, and I don't see any loose electric wiring that could cause fires.\n#Person1#: Are the plumbing all right?\n#Person2#: The plumbing seems OK, too. The toilet flushes and the shower has hot and cold water, and the sinks don't seem to leak.\n#Person1#: The place is OK. Let's go there and have a look at it again.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are evaluating a house which is far from the street. They check the equipment of the house and think it is ok.","topic":"see a house"}
{"fname":"train_1592","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening.\n#Person2#: Good evening. Could you let us have a double room?\n#Person1#: How long will you be staying?\n#Person2#: A week or ten days. We'd like to have a quiet room, if possible-not too near the street.\n#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, you can have Room 313. It's at the back.\n#Person2#: What's the price per day'? And are the meals included or extra?\n#Person1#: 20 pounds per day, including breakfast.\n#Person2#: All right, we'll take it.\n#Person1#: Very good, sir. Will you register, please?\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Thank you. The porter will show you to your room","summary":"#Person2# registers a quiet double room for a week or ten days and asks for the price and breakfast.","topic":"room registeration"}
{"fname":"train_1593","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Alice please?\n#Person2#: This is she. How's it going?\n#Person1#: I've been trying to call you all day.\n#Person2#: Sorry about that. I was cleaning up.\n#Person1#: It's okay.\n#Person2#: So what were you calling me about?\n#Person1#: Oh, I just wanted to see if you wanted to hang out tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Sure, what did you want to do?\n#Person1#: Maybe we can go see a movie or something.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun. Let's do it.\n#Person1#: I'll see you tomorrow then.\n#Person2#: See you then. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# speaks to Alice and invites her to hang out tomorrow. Alice explains why she didn't answer the phone.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1594","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I'Ve looked over your resume, Mr. Peepers.\n#Person2#: Please, call me Ted.\n#Person1#: Well, Ted, this is a very impressive resume. However, we do have several other applicants to finish interviewing before we can make a final decision. We'll call you by Friday, if that's all right.\n#Person2#: That's no problem.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: Well, what kind of salary do you provide?\n#Person1#: Salary is based on experience as well as time spent with our company.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: Salary can be negotiated once we officially offer you the job.\n#Person2#: Sounds fine.","summary":"#Person1# thinks Ted's resume is impressive and they will call him by Friday. Ted asks about the salary.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1595","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing over the weekend?\n#Person2#: I'm planing to go bolling tonight. Tomorrow I was hoping to see a movie. What about you?\n#Person1#: I want to go camping, you know, just get a way for the weekend. I'm not sure I'll be able to, though.\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: Well, I have a lot of work. I'll see how to goes.","summary":"#Person1# has plans for the weekend, while #Person2# does not decide.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_1596","dialogue":"#Person1#: What courses are you going to take next year?\n#Person2#: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English.\n#Person1#: Why are you going to take english with chemistry and physics?\n#Person2#: Because I want to study english literature. but I think chemistry is better for getting a job.\n#Person1#: Of course it depends on what you are going to do when you leave college. Have you beside what you are going to do when you graduated?\n#Person2#: I am going to be a, well, I hope to be a research chemist.","summary":"#Person2# wants to take English with chemistry and physics because #Person2# likes English literature but chemistry is better for getting a job.","topic":"class"}
{"fname":"train_1597","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daniel, have you ever heard about the wildlife sanctuary?\n#Person2#: Is that different from this kind of zoo?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course.\n#Person2#: So tell me about it!\n#Person1#: There are a lot of wild animals in that place, and also some special rules while visiting.\n#Person2#: Special rules?\n#Person1#: There, you only have two ways for visiting.\n#Person2#: Details?\n#Person1#: On their bus or in your own cars, and you won't be allowed to get off the bus until you reach the special region.\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: Because it is dangerous to get out of the car or bus. You can just imagine how fierce the wild animals can be.\n#Person2#: That makes sense. But that sounds interesting. Is there one in Beijing too?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: I prefer to go there next time.\n#Person1#: Yeah, sure, you won't be disappointed.","summary":"#Person1# tells Daniel about the wildlife sanctuary and introduces two ways for visiting. #Person2# tells that people won't be allowed to get off the bus or car when visiting.","topic":"wildlife sanctuary"}
{"fname":"train_1598","dialogue":"#Person1#: you haven't spent much time with Sophia lately. Are you speaking to each other at the moment?\n#Person2#: no, we're not. We've been drifting apart for a while.\n#Person1#: but you two used to do everything together. I thought you really enjoyed each other's company.\n#Person2#: we did, but since she started her new job, all she does is hang out with her new friends from work.\n#Person1#: can't you hang out with them, too?\n#Person2#: I could, but all they ever talk about is work, so I always end up feeling left out.\n#Person1#: maybe you should invite her over for dinner, so it's just the two of you.\n#Person2#: I tried that a few weeks ago and she ended bringing a pal from work with her! She's so busy these days that it's just impossible to hang out with her.\n#Person1#: it can't be that bad. She was always a really good friend to you.\n#Person2#: you're right. She would never talk about me behind my back or hold a grudge. But she just doesn't seem very interested in our friendship anymore.\n#Person1#: she's probably just excited about her new job. You should give her some time. It would be a shame to lose such a good friend.\n#Person2#: I've given her enough time. I'm over it now.\n#Person1#: I still think you two should try to patch things up.\n#Person2#: I think I just have to accept the fact that it's time for us to go our separate ways.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# and Sophia have been drifting apart since Sophia started her new job. #Person1# advises #Person2# to invite Sophia over for dinner and give her some time to patch things up, but #Person2# thinks that it's time for them to go their separate ways.","topic":"interpersonal relationship"}
{"fname":"train_1599","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's said you will go abroad to pursue your graduate studies.\n#Person2#: Yes, I've been thinking about visiting you. I hope to get some advice from you.\n#Person1#: Which country do you want to go to?\n#Person2#: My field is electronic engineering. Which country do you think I should go?\n#Person1#: Were I in your position, I'd go to America.\n#Person2#: Which university should I apply to?\n#Person1#: There are many universities for you to choose from. Some famous universities such as Harvard, Yale, the University of Michigan, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are really wonderful places to study, but they are very competitive and expensive. Some smaller universities or institutes are also very nice but much cheaper.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# for some advice about #Person2#'s graduate studies. #Person1# suggests #Person2# go to America and recommends some universities.","topic":"graduate studies"}
{"fname":"train_1600","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like you to meet my family. Can you come to dinner next week at my parents'place?\n#Person2#: Yeuks! Do they know anything about me?\n#Person1#: Actually, I've told them a lot about you. They are excited to meet you.\n#Person2#: I'm a little nervous!\n#Person1#: I think you'll like them. My family is pretty laid back.\n#Person2#: How Ay people will be there at dinner?\n#Person1#: Let's see. there's my mom and dad and my two brothers and one of my sisters.\n#Person2#: That's good, I'm usually more comfortable in bigger families.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to meet #Person1#'s family. #Person1# asks about who will be there at dinner.","topic":"family dinner"}
{"fname":"train_1601","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John. What brings you to town?\n#Person2#: Hi, Mary. Lily wanted me to buy her some things for the party.\n#Person1#: What do you think of the traffic today?\n#Person2#: It's pretty bad.\n#Person1#: Yeah. You can say that again. It's noisy too.\n#Person2#: I am glad I did not drive a car.","summary":"John comes to town and thinks the traffic is bad today.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_1602","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how did you meet Bill?\n#Person2#: I met him through a computer bulletin board.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Which bulletin board?\n#Person2#: It was one I used down at the local coffee house called the San Francisco Net. It's been around since around 1991.\n#Person1#: I've heard about that, but I've never tried it.\n#Person2#: You ought to. One dollar buys you 15 minutes of computer time. A Chat session links you with cappuccino sippers in other cafes and also to home computers on the network.\n#Person1#: I have no desire to talk on a network with a bunch of strangers.\n#Person2#: That's the whole point. All your inhibitions disappear because you can't see the other person. This network allows you to talk to people whom you normally wouldn't talk to.\n#Person1#: I just want a private conversation with one other person.\n#Person2#: You can do that. A private session lets two people talk alone. This techno-chat program lets you talk about anything with everybody, without prejudice because you can't see them.\n#Person1#: Well, maybe I'll tag along and watch how you talk.\n#Person2#: That's fine with me, but we'll have to get there early. Because after 8 pm, there is always a long line.\n#Person1#: It's that popular?\n#Person2#: It sure is.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# met Bill through a computer bulletin board. Then they share their opinions about talking on a network with a stranger. #Person1# will tag along and watch how #Person2# talks on the internet.","topic":"social networking"}
{"fname":"train_1603","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you ever thought about your ideal home?\n#Person2#: I have, actually ; I'Ve always wanted to build my dream home myself.\n#Person1#: what would it be like?\n#Person2#: well, it would be spacious and located next to a park, because a nice view is important to me.\n#Person1#: how many rooms would it have?\n#Person2#: I'd want it to have three bedrooms on a second floor with balconies on each, and one main bedroom on the main floor with an attached en suite. I'd also want a large living room and kitchen connected t\n#Person1#: how many bedrooms would your dream home have?\n#Person2#: I'd have one guest bathroom in the basement, one attached to the main bedroom, and one upstairs, so a total of three.\n#Person1#: how would you decorate your house?\n#Person2#: I don't like a lot of clutter, so I wouldn't have lots of things out. I would have a few vases on the mantel piece and some pictures of my family on the walls, but other than that, most things would b\n#Person1#: how many TVs would your dream home have?\n#Person2#: I think TV is a great waste of time, so I would only have one small TV in the kitchen to watch the news in the morning.","summary":"#Person2# describes #Person2#'s ideal home to #Person1#, which is spacious and located next to a park. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the number of rooms, how #Person2# would decorate the dream house, and the number of TVs.","topic":"ideal home"}
{"fname":"train_1604","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, Julia, Julia. My daring Julia, what's wrong with you?\n#Person2#: Steven, are you talking to me?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have called you three times. What makes you in a daze?\n#Person2#: I was thinking about the accident I saw in the morning. I was petrified when two cars collided. I witnessed the traffic accident.\n#Person1#: Did someone get hurt?\n#Person2#: A driver died instantly. The other one was badly hurt. A poor boy called Peter was killed in the accident too.\n#Person1#: What a terrible accident! Who should be responsible for this traffic accident?\n#Person2#: I think both. They drove too fast. What's worse, one of them was drunk.\n#Person1#: Why do some guys like to drive so fast when they are drunk?\n#Person2#: I don't understand. Maybe they feel they are okay and driving fast seems very cool.","summary":"Steven called Julia but Julia didn't reply because she was thinking about the traffic accident she witnessed. Steven asks about the casualties and who should take the responsibility.","topic":"traffic accident"}
{"fname":"train_1605","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I need to disconnect my phone, please.\n#Person2#: All right. Where do you live, sir?\n#Person1#: At 345 Lincoln Avenue. Oklahoma City.\n#Person2#: Very well. Why do you want to disconnect your phone, sir?\n#Person1#: I'm moving to a new home.\n#Person2#: O. K. May I have your name please?\n#Person1#: John Smith.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Mr. Smith. What's your telephone number?\n#Person1#: 555-7658\n#Person2#: Thank you. Where should I send your final phone bill?\n#Person1#: 623 West Side Drive. New York, New York.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Smith. Your phone will be disconnected after this phone call. Have a nice day.\n#Person1#: Thank you, you too.","summary":"Mr. Smith wants to disconnect his phone because he is moving to a new home. #Person2# helps and asks for some information.","topic":"disconnect the phone"}
{"fname":"train_1606","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on in. Let me show you the house. Isn't it something? Spacious, bright and clean. And the walls were newly painted. Have you ever seen such a nice house?\n#Person2#: Not really.\n#Person1#: This is the kitchen. Every - thing's new.\n#Person2#: It's great!","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# the house. #Person1# thinks that the kitchen is great.","topic":"see the house"}
{"fname":"train_1607","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, and welcome to Live Tech. It is my honor to make this presentation for you. Let me begin by explaining some of our digital cameras'selling points. You will see immediately that they are very stylish, but what you can't see is the cutting-edge technology inside. All of our cameras are light, compact, and easy to use.\n#Person2#: Can I take a look at one of those?\n#Person1#: Be my guest. Live Tech's digital cameras combine point-and-shoot simplicity with the ability to easily turn pictures into great-looking prints. Furthermore, it allows users to transfer pictures to a computer while the camera recharges.\n#Person2#: Can I take a picture of you? Seeing is believing.\n#Person1#: Sure, Just push the button, like. . .\n#Person2#: I think I can figure this out. Let's see if this works as advertised. Say'cheese!'\n#Person1#: I think you will find these are the best digital cameras on the market today.\n#Person2#: I think the quality of the photos will speak for themselves.","summary":"#Person1# is making a presentation about digital cameras' selling points and explains the advantages and functions to #Person2#. #Person2# takes a picture and thinks the quality of the photos will speak for themselves.","topic":"Live Tech"}
{"fname":"train_1608","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Have a seat please.\n#Person2#: I would like to know the state of the residential property market right now because I have an apartment to sell.\n#Person1#: Sure, here is my business card. I'm James Wilson. Let me explain to you how things are. In recent months, the demand for residential properties has become extremely high. The price of residential properly has risen almost twenty percent.\n#Person2#: Really? Since I have to go back to England within the next few months, I would like to sell my apartment as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. I think it's a seller's market right now. Let me get down some information about your apartment first. what is your property's address?\n#Person2#: Flat C. 15 \/ F, Tong House, Tai Koo Shing.\n#Person1#: What is the square footage of your property? How many bedrooms and living rooms?\n#Person2#: Its gross area is approximately nine hundred square feet. There's one living room, one dining room, one master bedroom and two other bedrooms.\n#Person1#: What is the orientation and view?\n#Person2#: It faces south with a hillside view.\n#Person1#: The market price for Tong House is around five thousand Hong Kong dollars per square foot, but it also depends on the internal layout and condition of the house.\n#Person2#: I would like to ask for four point five million Hong Kong dollars.\n#Person1#: May I have your name and contact number, Sir?\n#Person2#: Johnson, and my contact number is 2876543 2. My office number is 2123456 7.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson. May I ask you one more question? When will your property become available?\n#Person2#: In about one month.\n#Person1#: Also, Mr. Johnson, I would like to remind you my company will charge a commission equivalent to one percent of the transaction price in the event of a successful selling of the property through our introduction.\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. I will introduce your property to our clients. When they want to see your property, I will give you a call.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"Mr.Johnson wants to know the state of the residential property market because he has an apartment to sell. James explains the current demand is high. Mr.Johnson tells him the address and describes the square footage of his property, the orientation, and the view. They agree on a 1% commission of the transaction price and James will help him sell the house.","topic":"house selling"}
{"fname":"train_1609","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I see that automatic camera?\n#Person2#: Of course. This camera is easy to operate.\n#Person1#: Where is it made?\n#Person2#: It's made in China.\n#Person1#: Is it expensive?\n#Person2#: Not very expensive.\n#Person1#: I'll take this one.\n#Person2#: OK. Do you want any film?\n#Person1#: Yes, give me two rolls of Kodak color film.\n#Person2#: Here you are.","summary":"#Person2# introduces the automatic camera to #Person1# and #Person1# will buy the camera and some films.","topic":"automatic camera"}
{"fname":"train_1610","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I need some storybooks in easy English. Do you have anything like that?\n#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of storybooks upstairs in our children's section. Some are written for young children, others for teens. Maybe some of them will suit your needs.\n#Person1#: I'll go take a look. Thanks for your help.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the location of the storybooks.","topic":"storybooks"}
{"fname":"train_1611","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Devi, have you thought about where would you like to go to dinner on Friday for your birthday?\n#Person2#: I am not sure. I don't know that many restaurants around here.\n#Person1#: You know, we could look online at the local Internet sites.\n#Person2#: Good. Let's take a look!\n#Person1#: What kind of food would you like?\n#Person2#: I enjoy Thai or Japanese the best.\n#Person1#: This one, Shogun, looks good.\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I've heard of that one. Everyone I've spoken with says that it is great!\n#Person1#: Would you like to go there then?\n#Person2#: I think that that would be a really good choice! Let's call and make a reservation.","summary":"#Person1# and Devi to look online at the local Internet sites and decide a restaurant for Devi's birthday.","topic":"choose a restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_1612","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really like the record you lent me the other day.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you like it.\n#Person1#: And thank you very much for letting me keep it so long.\n#Person2#: Not at all.\n#Person1#: I'm most grateful. Everyone in our class enjoyed it.\n#Person2#: I'm glad.\n#Person1#: Would you mind my keeping it for another week?","summary":"#Person1# thanks #Person2# for the record that #Person2# lent and wants to keep it for more time.","topic":"record"}
{"fname":"train_1613","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good day. How can we assist you?\n#Person2#: I need to get a Letter of Credit. Is this the right window?\n#Person1#: It certainly is. Do you have your contract and Import License?\n#Person2#: Yes, right here in my brief case. Just a moment, please.\n#Person1#: Thanks. What you need to do now is deposit 100 % of the guaranteed funds of your contract into your account with us.\n#Person2#: That's done. There is more than enough to cover the contract amount in our account.\n#Person1#: That's great. We will have to charge you 250 RMB for that service, though. Could you please fill in this? Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# wants a Letter of Credit. #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s contract and Import License and charges #Person2# 250 RIB.","topic":"Letter of Credit"}
{"fname":"train_1614","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. I came in answer to your advertisement for a salesperson.\n#Person2#: I see. Will you walk this way, please? What experience have you had?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I haven't had any experience in just this sort of work. I'm studying business administration in college. I want to get a job that would tie in with my studies.\n#Person2#: Have you got any selling experience at all?\n#Person1#: I worked in a department store in a small town last summer vacation.\n#Person2#: Now tell me about your educational background.\n#Person1#: I graduated from Beijing University. I majored in business administration.\n#Person2#: What courses have you completed?\n#Person1#: The courses I completed are marketing, business law, business English, statistics, marketing principles, sales management, distribution theory, economies and psychology.\n#Person2#: What subjects did you like most at university?\n#Person1#: I liked sales strategies most.\n#Person2#: Why would you like to work with us?\n#Person1#: It's an interesting job, and your company is one of the best known. Although I have no work experience as a salesperson, the job description you sent was very interesting. It's a job I've been dreaming of when I was at university.\n#Person2#: What are your future plans and what kind of expectations do you have of the company?\n#Person1#: I have an interest in marketing and I would consider graduate study in business in the future. I think my goals will become more clear as I gain experience in sales and marketing.\n#Person2#: Good. Do you know anything about this company?\n#Person1#: Yes, a little. As you mentioned just now, yours is an American capital company. As far as I know your company is a world famous one which produces cosmetics and skincare products.\n#Person2#: Have you got anything to ask me?\n#Person1#: Will traveling be required in this position?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How often?\n#Person2#: Three times a year at most. How do you feel about this?\n#Person1#: That's fine.","summary":"#Person1# comes in answer to #Person2#'s advertisement for a salesperson. #Person2# asks #Person1# about #Person1#'s working experience, education background, the course #Person1# completed, #Person1#'s favourite course, the reasons for why #Person1# wants to work in their company, #Person1#'s plans and expectations, and what #Person1# knows about the company. #Person1# asks about the frequency of traveling.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1615","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you understand the organizational structure of a company?\n#Person2#: The organizational structure is the company's framework of communication and authority.\n#Person1#: Is it true that just like a human skeleton that defines their shapes, companies have structures that define theirs?\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right.","summary":"#Person2# explains the organizational structure of a company to #Person1#.","topic":"organizational structure"}
{"fname":"train_1616","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anna, come in, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Green. What would you like me to do?\n#Person1#: I need a bus ticket to Seattle.\n#Person2#: What time do you want to leave, Mr. Green?\n#Person1#: Well, tomorrow morning, as early as I can. I have an appointment before noon.\n#Person2#: There's a bus every thirty minutes starting at 5:30 a.m.\n#Person1#: In that ease, I'd like to leave then. Wait... My wife's going to drop me off here on her way to work. Could you book me a 6:30 ticket instead?\n#Person2#: Sure. Will it be one way or round-trip?\n#Person1#: Oh, I probably should buy a round-trip ticket now, since I'll be coming back tomorrow evening. Oh, is there a bus around 6?\n#Person2#: Yes, there's one at 5:45. You'd get back before 8 o'clock?\n#Person1#: OK, I'll take that one. I told my wife we'd see a movie at 9:30.","summary":"Mr. Green wants Anna to help him book a bus ticket to Seattle at 6:30 tomorrow morning and a round-trip ticket back at 5:45 pm.","topic":"bus ticket"}
{"fname":"train_1617","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: I made a reservation last week by the name of Benjamin. We've just arrived.\n#Person1#: A minute, please. Benjamin... Oh, yes, here it is. One double room for a whole week. Here is the registration card. Would you please fill this form out, sir?\n#Person2#: Love to! (A few minutes later) Done! Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Now everything is in order. Your room number is 8715.\n#Person2#: Is it on the 87th floor?\n#Person1#: No, sir. In China, eight is a lucky number. It's actually on the 7th floor.\n#Person2#: Thank you. By the way, is there a dressing table in the room?\n#Person1#: Yes. A traditional wooden one.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# the registration card and tells the room number. Room 8715 is on the 7th floor because 8 is a lucky number in China.","topic":"room reservation"}
{"fname":"train_1618","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ok, so what happened when you got to the airport?\n#Person2#: Well, I waited in a queue for ages and finally it was my turn to come up to the desk. I was asked to present a visa.\n#Person1#: Yes, you need a visa. Your travel agent should have told you.\n#Person2#: But I think I was there six years ago.","summary":"#Person2# waited for too long at the airport without a visa prepared","topic":"wait in a queue"}
{"fname":"train_1619","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading, Bill?\n#Person2#: It's this week New Scientist. Why?\n#Person1#: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I've never actually read myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it?\n#Person2#: Always for anyone, really. It usually has articles or stories about current affairs about science, as well as papers about new development in research. I'm reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as see him.\n#Person1#: Oh, I heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one?\n#Person2#: No. Not this one. But the company has made other models to try on business. This one is special because its color and image is moving.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's interesting.\n#Person2#: You see the first video phones. That's what they are called. They made in Japan. But they can only show still black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. Mind you, I'm not sure I want one, would you?\n#Person1#: Well, no, I don't think a word. I bet it costs a lot of money. Did it say how much it costs?\n#Person2#: Yes. The yearly black and white one costs several hundreds pounds. But one in the story is about to cost several thousands pounds.\n#Person1#: Hmm, what does anybody want one, do you think?\n#Person2#: Business organizations that need frequent contact overseas want it. It's like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travels can be avoided.\n#Person1#: Yes, I suppose so.","summary":"Bill is reading New Scientist and introduces it to #Person1# that everyone can understand it. Bill tells that this one is special because its color and image are moving so #Person1# cannot buy it on market. Then they discuss the first video phones about the price and who wants it.","topic":"New Scientist"}
{"fname":"train_1620","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.\n#Person2#: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?\n#Person2#: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?\n#Person1#: The reunion is going to be held at the Mountain Country Club across from City Park.\n#Person2#: And what time does it start?\n#Person1#: I think it starts at 6:00.\n#Person2#: And how much does it cost?\n#Person1#: It's twenty dollars a ticket, and that includes dinner and entertainment.\n#Person2#: What kind of entertainment are they going to have?\n#Person1#: They're going to have a live jazz band and dancing.\n#Person2#: And who is organizing the event?\n#Person1#: Do you remember Chad Phillips?\n#Person2#: Uh, wasn't he the quarterback on the football team?\n#Person1#: Right. Well, he married Sarah Rogers, and they are in charge of the event. So, what do you think? Are you going?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I never really fit in in high school. I was kind of a loner. I also remember asking Sarah out on a date, and she turned me down. She said she was sick, and it turned out she went out with someone that same night. It could be a little awkward.\n#Person1#: Hey, why don't we go together?\n#Person2#: Are you sure?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: Well, sure. Why not. To be honest, I always thought you were very nice. I just never had the guts to ask you out.\n#Person1#: Well, here's your chance.\n#Person2#: Sounds great. So, what's your number so I can call you?\n#Person1#: It's 435-923-6017.\n#Person2#: 6017, Okay. Where do you live?\n#Person1#: I only live two blocks south of the old high school.\n#Person2#: Okay. I remember where you live. Let me call you a few days before to confirm things.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. It should be fun.","summary":"Amanda Brown meets James Roberts and tells James about the class reunion in two weeks. James asks about the starting time, the cost, types of entertainment and the organizer. Then James told Amanda that he was turned down by the organizer's wife. Amanda gives James her number to let him ask her out and James thinks Amanda is nice.","topic":"class reunion"}
{"fname":"train_1621","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've got a new boss. \n#Person2#: Oh, what's he like? \n#Person1#: Well, he's got dark hair and brown eyes. \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: And a white sports car. \n#Person2#: Um, that's good. \n#Person1#: Yes, but he's got a wife and 3 children as well. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the appearance, and family of #Person1#'s new boss.","topic":"new boss"}
{"fname":"train_1622","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy a wallet. \n#Person2#: Here are all the wallets with various designs. How about this one ? It is quite fashionable. \n#Person1#: May I pick it up? \n#Person2#: Of course. \n#Person1#: Do you have one of better quality? \n#Person2#: This one is much better, but it is also much more expensive. \n#Person1#: There is no problem about the price. How much is it? \n#Person2#: Two hundred and thirty-five yuan. \n#Person1#: OK, I'll take it. ","summary":"#Person2# recommends wallets to #Person1# and #Person1# buys the one with better quality and higher price.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1623","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lisa! \n#Person2#: Hi, Kate! \n#Person1#: I'm looking for the registration. Do you know where the registration is? \n#Person2#: Yes, it's right over there in Room 133 on the right. \n#Person1#: Excuse me, is this registration? \n#Person3#: Yes, I need some information for your registration card. \n#Person1#: OK. \n#Person3#: What's your full name? \n#Person1#: Lisa Smith. \n#Person3#: What's your school address? \n#Person1#: 820 University, Box 4348, Chicago, Illinois. \n#Person3#: Your telephone number? \n#Person1#: 431-893-7323. \n#Person3#: Thank you. ","summary":"Kate tells Lisa the room number for registration. #Person3# asks Lisa some information for registration.","topic":"registration"}
{"fname":"train_1624","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for your casual short-sleeved shirts. Can you tell me where those are? \n#Person2#: Right over here, sir. What size do you wear? \n#Person1#: Medium. \n#Person2#: These here are all mediums. \n#Person1#: Thank you. I think I'll take this one, and these pants as well. They're a present for a friend. \n#Person2#: Shall I gift-wrap them for you, sir? \n#Person1#: Yes, please. ","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# where shirts are and asks #Person1#'s size. #Person1# buys a shirt and pants as gifts for a friend.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1625","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has your son started school yet, Tom? \n#Person2#: Next week, it's going to be quite a shock for him! \n#Person1#: He'll get used to it. They always do. I still remember when my daughter started. Are you going with him on his first day? \n#Person2#: You bet. I wouldn't miss it! ","summary":"Tom tells #Person1# he will go with his son on the first day of school.","topic":"social communication"}
{"fname":"train_1626","dialogue":"#Person1#: Any plans tonight? \n#Person2#: Not really, do you? \n#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 not sure if I could convince them during the interview. \n#Person2#: Take it easy. It is all over now. How was it going, anyway? \n#Person1#: I don't know. I think I did well in the paper exams. I was prepared to answer a lot of questions, but they didn't ask those as I expected. To my surprise, the manager tried to talk about the Chinese poesy with me. \n#Person2#: That's strange. But probably, it is the new interview technique they call it 'Getting to know you more personally'. What about your answers? \n#Person1#: Just did my best. ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to have a drink because #Person1# had a tough interview. #Person1# tells that he did well in the paper exam but the questions he was asked were strange.","topic":"social communication"}
{"fname":"train_1627","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know Sally? \n#Person2#: Sally? She is a bachelor girl. She is an excellent designer. Many of the company's advertisements are her child trains. \n#Person1#: Why is she still single? She must have a face that would stop a clock. \n#Person2#: Oh, quite the other way round. She is a knock-out. She devotes much of her time to her career. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Sally is an excellent designer but she is still single because she devotes herself to her career.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_1628","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was looking for books on small business startups and I think these are perfect. I'm going to start my own company in my back office.\n#Person2#: That sounds interesting. So you'd like to check all these out?\n#Person1#: Yes, for a few days at least.\n#Person2#: No problem then. I'll just need to see your library card.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I've lost it.\n#Person2#: That's alright. Could you just tell me your library account number?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I don't remember it.\n#Person2#: We can look it up for you. Just give me your username for the library website and I'll find your account number.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear. I don't usually use the website.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow some books and tells #Person2# that #Person1# lost the library card and forget the card number and library website username.","topic":"borrow books"}
{"fname":"train_1629","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Very glad to meet you here.\n#Person2#: Hi. Have we met before?\n#Person1#: Aren't you the woman who gave the computer lecturer at the city library last winter?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's me. You look familiar. Were you there in my class then?\n#Person1#: Yes, sure. I'm so glad I took your lecture and I've benefited quite a lot from it.\n#Person2#: Thanks. It's also rewarding for me to do something meaningful in my spare time.\n#Person1#: Oh, I thought you were a IT engineer or something like an expert in this profession.\n#Person2#: Not exactly, but I know a bit about computer.\n#Person1#: I thought that it would be impossible for me to learn how to use a computer at my age, but now I'm exchanging emails with my grandchildren. They say I am learning fast and well. It's the happiest thing after my retirement.\n#Person2#: That's great. Giving a lecture after work is a good experience for me because that is a change of pace from my daytime job as a sales representative.\n#Person1#: That's right.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has benefited a lot from #Person2#'s computer lecture. After retirement, #Person1# feels happy while learning computer and exchanging emails with #Person1#'s grandchildren. #Person2# thinks that giving lecture is a change of space after work.","topic":"lecture"}
{"fname":"train_1630","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see those robots? They were so smart. I can't believe how many different kinds there were at the technology show. They could do so many things too. Even activities that I thought could only be done by human hands.\n#Person2#: It's really amazing.\n#Person1#: I understand why they say that China's future is in robots, they will change society.\n#Person2#: That's exactly what I'm afraid of. Can we predict what the consequences will be?\n#Person1#: Well, it is hard to say.\n#Person2#: I'm worried what the average person will experience as they communicate with robots on a daily basis. We are already surrounded by technology day and night in this modern society. Will some people completely lose the ability to form relationships with other people? These are some of the questions I'll be researching for my term paper.\n#Person1#: I understand your concerns, but I think our country needs to become more competitive, with other countries that are also developing this technology.\n#Person2#: We can ask professor Smith to talk a bit more about this in his next class.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about robots at the technology show. #Person2# is afraid that robots will make people unwilling to socialize, while #Person1# believes that robot technology needs to be developed to become more competitive.","topic":"robots"}
{"fname":"train_1631","dialogue":"#Person1#: Phil, you said you're a teacher. And did you study education in college?\n#Person2#: No, I studied construction. Actually I worked as a designer when I was younger. That was a really great job. But I kind of came into teaching just to try something different.\n#Person1#: Do you like electronic products?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I do. My favorite is my laptop. I think everyone should have a laptop now because it's so useful. I can watch movies, download music from the Internet and most important, I can write reports on my students on my laptop. It's just amazing what you can do today.\n#Person1#: Any other products you especially like? An MP4 player or an iPad?\n#Person2#: No, I suppose I would have to say my digital camera. I'm absolutely useless had taking photographs. I always miss the main part of the picture, however, with a digital camera, I can keep taking photos again and again until I know I've got the one I actually want. The digital Camera is perfect for me. I can choose only the photos I want.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I agree. I use cameras a lot for my website. I couldn't make it without them.","summary":"Phil tells #Person1# he was a designer before becoming a teacher. Phil likes his laptop because he can watch movies, download music, and write reports on it. He also likes to use his digital camera to take photos.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_1632","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alice, what's your favorite movie of the year twenty seventeen?\n#Person2#: I must say it's Wonder Woman. When the movie was released in June last year, my parents were eager to take me to see it.\n#Person1#: Why did your parents want to take you to watch it so much?\n#Person2#: They considered it quite a different movie. You know, it is really rare to see a female action hero in a big budget movie. And it was also directed by a woman. I guess my parents wanted to show me that women could be powerful too.\n#Person1#: So do you think that the movie was a big success?\n#Person2#: You bet. It made more than 400 million dollars in ticket sales in the United States. In fact, there were only two bigger money makers among that years movies.\n#Person1#: Did you watch any other movies directed by women in twenty seventeen?\n#Person2#: Certainly. Women were in charge of more than 60 films in that year, including Before I Fall, Lady Bird and Battle of the Sexes. Among these three, I preferred the last.","summary":"Alice tells #Person1# her favorite movie is Wonder Woman which her parents took her to watch because it involves in a female hero and is directed by female. Alice also watched other movies directed by women.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_1633","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Claire, you're into drama.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a master's degree in drama and theater. At the moment, I'm hoping to get on to a PhD program.\n#Person1#: What excites you about drama?\n#Person2#: Well, I find it's a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I can understand what people are saying even though they might be lying.\n#Person1#: That would be useful?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's very useful for me as well. I'm an English lecture, so use a lot of drama in my classes, such as role plays. And I asked my students to create mini dramas. They really respond well. At the moment, I'm hoping to get on to a PhD course. I'd like to concentrate on Asian drama and try to bring Asian theater to the world's attention. I don't know how successful I would be, but here's hoping.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure you'll be successful.","summary":"Claire wants to get on to a PhD program in drama because she thinks that it is a communicative way to study people and wants to bring Asian theater to the world's attention.","topic":"drama"}
{"fname":"train_1634","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long will it take for our order to be delivered?\n#Person2#: Let's see. You are importing fifty containers of textiles from China. They should be able to place your order before the end of next week. It will take 2 days for shipping to the port city of Ningpo. The freight will take 3 weeks on the open ocean and will arrive in Los Angeles approximately a month from today. Domestic shipping will be your responsibility, you can make arrangements with the pier in Los Angeles.\n#Person1#: Fine, we will handle domestic shipping, but what about customs? Will we have to pay tariff on our imports? I hope we don't run into any problems with the border control.\n#Person2#: No, the Chinese company has that all worked out. With the paperwork you receive with the shipment, you should be good to go.","summary":"#Person2# says that #Person1#'s order of fifty containers of textiles will arrive in Los Angeles approximately a month from today with no tariff.","topic":"shipment"}
{"fname":"train_1635","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me something about your family?\n#Person2#: OK. There are five people in my family, Father, mother, elder brother, younger sister and I.\n#Person1#: Are your brother and sister still in school?\n#Person2#: My brother has found his job and my sister is still in college.\n#Person1#: What does your father do?\n#Person2#: My father is a middle school teacher.\n#Person1#: What about your mother?\n#Person2#: My mother is a housewife.\n#Person1#: Are you married?\n#Person2#: I am not married yet and I live alone now.\n#Person1#: Do you need to support your family?\n#Person2#: No, my father and brother are doing that.\n#Person1#: Have you finished school?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have already graduated.","summary":"#Person2# is introducing #Person2#'s family to #Person1#. There are five members, father, mother, elder brother, younger sister, and #Person2#.","topic":"family"}
{"fname":"train_1636","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now people are talking about world recession which started more than a year ago. Can you give us your personal assessment of the situation of the global economy?\n#Person2#: As you know, we are in a very special time. This is a very hard time for many countries ' economics, both developed and developing. I think the current economic situation could be described as synchronized slowdown of major economies.\n#Person1#: What is the direct impact of the terrorist attack upon your country's economy?\n#Person2#: Once the US economy is in trouble due to the terrorist attack, the impact could be quickly felt in the rest of the world.\n#Person1#: What challenges is your country's economy facing at the moment?\n#Person2#: We do face a lot of challenges because there is still much uncertainty about the world economy. It's very important for us to strike a proper balance between investment in fixed assets and household consumption.","summary":"#Person2# thinks there is a synchronized slowdown of major economies and the US economy is in trouble due to the terrorist attack. They face many challenges because there is still much uncertainty.","topic":"global economy"}
{"fname":"train_1637","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I know where you are going?\n#Person2#: Yes. I want to go to Beijing Hotel.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. You are going in the wrong direction.\n#Person2#: Oh no! What shall I do?\n#Person1#: Don't worry. You can get off at the next stop and go across the street through the overpass. The bus stop is right there.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# shows the correct direction to the Beijing Hotel for #Person2#.","topic":"direction"}
{"fname":"train_1638","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wei! This is a first time you didn't bargain!\n#Person2#: Bargain? I'd feel way too guilty.\n#Person1#: But you could have saved money.\n#Person2#: From a sweet ma?! It's not worth it. Plus, I'd happily pay more for these things I bought!\n#Person1#: F. Y. I . , there is a flea market nearby, but maybe you're done...\n#Person2#: Ha! I'm just warming up! Please take me there now!","summary":"Wei bought something without bargaining and asks #Person1# to take her to a flea market.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_1639","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you promise me to get the bread?\n#Person2#: Well, I remember walking pass the baker shop.\n#Person1#: But you forgot to get the bread.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid so. I don't remember you telling me about it.\n#Person1#: Well, I certainly did.\n#Person2#: What would you let me do now?\n#Person1#: You are free. You can go now.\n#Person2#: Really? You are so kind.\n#Person1#: I'll do with the cake.\n#Person2#: No. That's not enough. I've got some cereal.","summary":"#Person2# forgot to get the bread for #Person1# and offers some cereal to #Person1#.","topic":"bread"}
{"fname":"train_1640","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you pick up some things from the store for me?\n#Person2#: Of course, what do you need?\n#Person1#: I need a few things, I'll give you the list.\n#Person2#: Is there something else you need that you can think of?\n#Person1#: Everything I need is on the list.\n#Person2#: Do you want me to make any other stops while I'm out?\n#Person1#: Since you asked, would you pick up my medicine from the pharmacy?\n#Person2#: Is it ready to be picked up?\n#Person1#: I believe so.\n#Person2#: No problem. I'll do that for you.\n#Person1#: I really appreciate you doing this for me.\n#Person2#: It's no problem at all.","summary":"#Person1# appreciates #Person2# picking up things from the store and medicine from the pharmacy for #Person1#.","topic":"pick up things"}
{"fname":"train_1641","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to pick a time to look at houses with you.\n#Person2#: Would mornings or afternoons be best for you?\n#Person1#: It is easier for me to take off work in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: It is best if we can go during the week ; does that work for you?\n#Person1#: Because of work, I can only go look at houses on the weekend.\n#Person2#: Would you like to meet at the real estate office, or should I pick you up at home?\n#Person1#: If you could pick me up at home, that would be great.\n#Person2#: We could spend most of the day looking at houses to see all that we have to see.\n#Person1#: That might be a little too much, but we'll see how it goes.\n#Person2#: I will fax you a schedule as soon as I contact the owners to confirm the times.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will look at houses at the weekend. #Person2# will fax #Person1# a schedule as soon as #Person2# contacts the owners to confirm the times.","topic":"houses"}
{"fname":"train_1642","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is a tornado warning on. My mother just told me she heard it on the radio.\n#Person2#: What is a tornado warning?\n#Person1#: It means that a tornado has been seen somewhere in the area.\n#Person2#: Really? In New Berlin?\n#Person1#: No. Not necessarily in town. But in southern Wisconsin somewhere. A tornado has been spotted. They have two stages here. This is what is called a ' tornado watch. ' That means that the weather conditions are perfect for a tornado.\n#Person2#: I understand. They think a tornado might come.\n#Person1#: Yes. People should look out, because maybe there will be tornadoes coming. So it's called a ' watch. '\n#Person2#: And the second stage is called a ' tornado warning '.\n#Person1#: Yes. If a tornado has been spotted, they announce a ' tornado warning '. So if there's a tornado warning on, it means a tornado is out there somewhere.\n#Person2#: It's scary.\n#Person1#: Well. Tornadoes can be dangerous, it's true. If we hear something like a loud train coming, then we have to go in the basement.\n#Person2#: What do you mean ' a loud train '?\n#Person1#: That is what tornadoes sound like. They sound like trains. They're very loud.\n#Person2#: But if you hear them coming, isn't it already too late?\n#Person1#: Maybe. It depends on the tornado. Some can move across the ground at 200 miles an hour. That is very fast. Others aren't so fast.\n#Person2#: Have you seen a lot of them?\n#Person1#: I've only seen one in my life. I was looking out the window. It was around two miles away. It was very interesting to watch. But it was heading toward my friend's house. So I quickly called them on the phone.\n#Person2#: Did it hit their house?\n#Person1#: No, it didn't. But they are glad I called them.\n#Person2#: What were they doing when you called?\n#Person1#: They were all sitting in the living room watching TV. They had no idea a tornado was coming toward their house. If it had hit them, they could have all been killed.\n#Person2#: That's terrible. Do many people die in tornadoes?\n#Person1#: Not so many really. But a lot of houses are destroyed sometimes.","summary":"#Person1# says that there is a tornado warning on, which means that a tornado has been seen somewhere in southern Wisconsin. #Person1# explains to #Person2# the two stages of a tornado. The first is a 'tornado watch' and the second is a 'tornado warning'. #Person1# also indicates that not so many people die in tornadoes, but a lot of houses are destroyed sometimes.","topic":"tornado"}
{"fname":"train_1643","dialogue":"#Person1#: The band is pretty good. How do you like the music?\n#Person2#: It's very nice. I haven't heard live music in a while. This is fun.\n#Person1#: Well, then, may I invite you for the next dance?\n#Person2#: Of course. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer. . .\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm not much of a dancer myself.\n#Person2#: You're dancing so well.\n#Person1#: You dance beautifully too.\n#Person2#: When did you learn to dance?\n#Person1#: In college. But I don't dance very often. What's your favourite dance?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say. It depends. But I love the waltz.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# for the next dance. They both think that the other side dances well. #Person2# loves the waltz.","topic":"dance"}
{"fname":"train_1644","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, hi Pam. When did you get back from Canada? How was it?\n#Person2#: The day before yesterday. I only visited Montreal and Ottawa, but I had a great time.\n#Person1#: Which city did you like better?\n#Person2#: That's hard to say. . . I think Ottawa is prettier. It has better sightseeing, too. A lot of museums and galleries.\n#Person1#: And what's Montreal like? What did you think of it?\n#Person2#: Montreal is more exciting. It has better shopping. The stores are cheaper and more interesting.\n#Person1#: Which one has better nightlife?\n#Person2#: Oh, Montreal of sure. It has more restaurants and clubs. They say Montreal is the most exciting city in Canada.\n#Person1#: Well, I've always wanted to see Vancouver. I've heard it has the most beautiful views.","summary":"Pam came back from Canada the day before yesterday. He thinks that Ottawa is prettier and Montreal is more exciting with better nightlife.","topic":"Canada"}
{"fname":"train_1645","dialogue":"#Person1#: well, I finished my last final today.\n#Person2#: the end of all the hard work for my master's. what a nice feeling to get my degree!\n#Person1#: do you want to attend the convocation?\n#Person2#: certainly. After years of hard work, I wouldn't miss it. By the way, where can I find cap and gown?\n#Person1#: do you want to have them made or do you want to rent them?\n#Person2#: oh, I think they're provided by the school for that special day.\n#Person1#: no. those you have to provide for yourself.\n#Person2#: what do most of the students do?\n#Person1#: well, most of them only need a cap and gown for that particular convocation service, but some of the education majors have had them made, because they will be faculty members, and they'll need them for student commencement each year.\n#Person2#: then, I might as well have them made.\n#Person1#: Mary, don't move. Stand right there. It's a good shot. The background is very pretty.\n#Person2#: hold it a second. I want to fix my hairpin.\n#Person1#: it doesn't matter. Say'cheese'.\n#Person2#: here's Lisa. May I take a picture with her?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Ok, got you.","summary":"Mary feels very nice to get her degree and will attend the convocation and have the cap and gown made. #Person1# takes some photos for her.","topic":"convocation"}
{"fname":"train_1646","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, have you seen all three The Lord of the Rings movies?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I didn't really like the third one at all.\n#Person1#: That's the Return of the King, right?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Even though the customs were brilliant, I didn't think it was as good as the first two. What did you think?\n#Person1#: I thought the special effects were amazing, but I got a bit confused. The plot was too complicated for me.\n#Person2#: Did you read the books before you watched the movies?\n#Person1#: No. did you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've read them many times. I think it's much easier to follow for people who were already familiar with all the characters.\n#Person1#: Yes, trying to keep track of all the characters was quite confusing for me.\n#Person2#: I also think that it was much better in the theatre than at home.\n#Person1#: Most movies are. Another problem for me was the film was dubbed in German with English subtitles.\n#Person2#: That happens a lot in non-English speaking countries.\n#Person1#: I heard that The Return of the King was nominated for 11 Oscars.\n#Person2#: Actually, they not only had 11 nominations, but they won 11 Oscars, too!","summary":"#Person2# thinks that the third one of The Lord of the Rings movies was not as good as the first two. #Person1# didn't read the books before watching the movies so #Person1# got a bit confused.","topic":"movies"}
{"fname":"train_1647","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you a happy married man?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. My wife and I understand each other.\n#Person1#: You are a lucky man. How about Mr. Smith.\n#Person2#: I don't know. But they say that Mrs. Smith wears the pants in the house.\n#Person1#: You mean she bosses her husband around?\n#Person2#: That's right. She is pretty, but she wants to control everything in his life.","summary":"#Person2# is a happy married man but Mrs. Smith bosses Mr. Smith's around.","topic":"wife"}
{"fname":"train_1648","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd love that. I'm so glad I quit. It's time for a change.\n#Person2#: Does that mean you're going to take my advice?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'm looking for a position as a chef.\n#Person2#: I might be able to help. . .\n#Person1#: I'm sure you have great connections.\n#Person2#: We'd like to open another restaurant. . . with you as the head chef and manager. . .\n#Person1#: Really? You have that much faith in me? And Giovanni agreed to it? Does he know who I am?\n#Person2#: Yes. But you know him. He's just worried that you're not Italian. . .\n#Person1#: He's prejudiced, isn't he?\n#Person2#: No. He's afraid that no one will cook as good as his mother did.\n#Person1#: Ah! I know a way to convince him that Americans can make good Italian food!\n#Person2#: How's that?\n#Person1#: You'll see next week. I'll come by one day at lunchtime.","summary":"#Person2# would like to open another restaurant with #Person1# as the head chef and manager, but Giovanni is afraid that no one will cook as well as his mother did. #Person1# will convince him that Americans can make good Italian food.","topic":"chef"}
{"fname":"train_1649","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: I've just had some money sent from Germany, in Euros.\n#Person1#: OK, could you give me your details and I'll see if it has cleared. We need your banking details and some ID. A passport or something like that?\n#Person2#: I have my passport right here, and here are the account details. The name, number. . .\n#Person1#: Mr. Jurgen, yes, the remittance has been successful.\n#Person2#: That was quick! I didn't expect it to come through so quickly. Yes, that is good news. The full amount should be 20, 000 Euros, is that right? I'd like to withdraw 5, 000 Euros worth of local currency, if that's possible.\n#Person1#: Not a problem, Sir. Please fill in this exchange form and show me your passport.","summary":"Mr. Jurgen wants to withdraw 5,000 Euros worth of local currency from the remittance of 20,000 Euros in his bank account.","topic":"money"}
{"fname":"train_1650","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could I ask a favour?\n#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me where the canteen is?\n#Person2#: Sure, I can take you there actually.\n#Person1#: Oh, I don't want to trouble you.\n#Person2#: It's fine. I was heading there anyway.","summary":"#Person2# will take #Person1# to the canteen.","topic":"canteen"}
{"fname":"train_1651","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your name?\n#Person2#: My name is Wang Lin. My English name is Linda.\n#Person1#: A nice name, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, like it very much. My name has become a part of me.\n#Person1#: Where do you live?\n#Person2#: I live in the Haitian District.\n#Person1#: Oh, It's really far from here. May I ask how old you are?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm 38 years old.\n#Person1#: You look very young.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: Where is your birthplace?\n#Person2#: My birthplace is Yentai.","summary":"#Person1# is asking Wang Lin about her address, age, and birthplace.","topic":"personal information"}
{"fname":"train_1652","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir, is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I can't find my sweater. I have my laundry sent to you yesterday but when the washing is done. I find my swatter missing.\n#Person1#: Well, it's our fault. We are sorry for that. Would you please fill out the form? We will pay for you.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Maybe you should be more careful.","summary":"#Person2# finds his sweater missing after washing. #Person1# will pay for him.","topic":"sweater"}
{"fname":"train_1653","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Smith, I would like to get right to the point here. First, we need to talk about how much each company will pay.\n#Person2#: Well, we want to have the largest share. Our company is much larger than yours, and we have been in business longer.\n#Person1#: Let's look at that another way. The major point is the value that we add, not who has been in business longer, or is bigger.\n#Person2#: What are you thinking about?\n#Person1#: We do not want to place ourselves in an inferior position. We are a good, small company---that's why you are interested.\n#Person2#: Then, what would make you feel more comfortable?\n#Person1#: If you take a 75 % position in the venture, we would take a back seat to you.","summary":"Mr. Smith wants to have the largest share, while #Person1# doesn't want to be placed in an inferior position. If Mr. Smith takes a 75 % position, #Person1# would take a back seat.","topic":"company"}
{"fname":"train_1654","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Ken. . . I need to talk to you.\n#Person2#: Sure. . . what's up?\n#Person1#: Can we step into the conference room? This is a more private conversation.\n#Person2#: Sure. . .\n#Person1#: Ok. . . I'm just going to lay it all out on the table, What do you think of Vincent's management style?\n#Person2#: Well, Vincent has only been CEO for a couple of years and. . . well. . . um. . .\n#Person1#: I don't want to put you on the spot. Here's what I'm getting at, I don't think Vincent is the man for the job.\n#Person2#: Really? And what led you to this conclusion?\n#Person1#: As I see it, he lacks the proper vision. His style is more about survival, and he's not taking the company anywhere. He's treading water instead of swimming.\n#Person2#: Well, I confess I've had my doubts about his abilities before. It seems he mainly got the job because his famous aunt pulled some strings.\n#Person1#: I've been with this firm for 26 years and I'd hate to see it go down the drain due to poor leadership skills.\n#Person2#: Me too. But what can we do? This isn't a reality TV show. . . we can't just vote him out.\n#Person1#: Yes and no. . . We can't ask for a show of hands on who thinks he should be fired, but we can introduce a vote of no confidence at the next board meeting.\n#Person2#: Interesting idea. You might be on to something.","summary":"#Person1# asks Ken about his opinion of Vincent's management style because #Person1# doesn't think Vincent is the man for the job of CEO. Ken confesses that he has had doubts about his abilities before. #Person1# thinks they could introduce a vote of no confidence at the next board meeting.","topic":"CEO"}
{"fname":"train_1655","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mark. What are you doing?\n#Person2#: Just watching some TV.\n#Person1#: Anything interesting on?\n#Person2#: Not really. Just watching the sports highlight on ESPN.\n#Person1#: So I take it you're pretty bored too.\n#Person2#: Just killing time until I find something to do. What are you going to do?\n#Person1#: It's Saturday and we are sitting at home doing nothing. What's wrong with us?\n#Person2#: You wanna shoot some hoops?\n#Person1#: I already tried to call up some of the guys, but they are all busy.\n#Person2#: Where's your girlfriend? I thought you were going out with her today.\n#Person1#: She's out shopping with her friends.\n#Person2#: Let's go to Starbucks and think of something to do then.\n#Person1#: Aright. Do you have any cigarettes?\n#Person2#: I only have a couple left. Why don't you pick some up on the way.\n#Person1#: Ok. See you there in about 30 minutes.\n#Person2#: Aright. See you there.","summary":"Both #Person1# and Mark are bored on Saturday. So they decide to go to Starbucks and think of something to do together.","topic":"bored"}
{"fname":"train_1656","dialogue":"#Person1#: Kenvir? Hi, it's Alice. I'm very sorry that I have a big favor to ask you again.\n#Person2#: How big, Alice? Last time you said that, I ended up working overtime 4 nights.\n#Person1#: Well, I've got a huge load of typing and Mr. Brown has insisted I get it done by tomorrow afternoon. Could you help me to type half of it?\n#Person2#: All right, Alice. But this is the last time. I also have a lot of work to do.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Kenvir. You're so kind.","summary":"Alice asks Kenvir to help her finish half of the typing. Kenvir tells her that it is the last time.","topic":"typing"}
{"fname":"train_1657","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm a bit worried about you going shopping by yourself this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Oh don't worry, I'll be fine.\n#Person1#: But what will you do if you need to know the price of something?\n#Person2#: If I need to know the price, I'll just look at the label.\n#Person1#: Ok, but what will you do if you want to check the size of the clothes?\n#Person2#: I'll try them on.\n#Person1#: And what will you do if you don't have enough cash?\n#Person2#: Then I'll just use my credit card.","summary":"#Person1# is a bit worried about #Person2# going shopping alone. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will be fine.","topic":"going shopping alone"}
{"fname":"train_1658","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, we're going to need those data before tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I know. I'm just waiting for confirmation on one of them. I can get them to you by tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: Yeah? All right. Thanks, Susan.\n#Person2#: That's all right.","summary":"Susan can get the data to #Person1# by tomorrow morning.","topic":"data"}
{"fname":"train_1659","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to buy these shoes.\n#Person2#: O. K. Let me see. That will be $ 104. 99.\n#Person1#: The price tag says $ 99. 99.\n#Person2#: Yes, miss, but there is a five percent sales tax in Maryland.\n#Person1#: Oh, of course. How silly of me to forget.\n#Person2#: No problem. How would you like to pay for these?\n#Person1#: I think I have the cash. Let me check. Yes, here you are.\n#Person2#: $ 110. 00, your change is $ 5. 01. Thanks very much.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# will buy the shoes by cash including a 5% sales tax in Maryland.","topic":"sales tax"}
{"fname":"train_1660","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for your application, Mr. Sweeney. Mr. Jacobs would like to set up an interview for early next week. Do you have time?\n#Person2#: Yes, ma'am. I could come in any day next week, except for Friday morning.\n#Person1#: Fine. Let me take a look at his schedule. He's free on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30. Could you come in then?\n#Person2#: Yes. That would be fine.","summary":"#Person1# sets up an interview with Mr. Sweeney for Mr. Jacobs on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_1661","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want a taxi?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Where to?\n#Person2#: Do you know where Dawanglu is?\n#Person1#: Yes, I know it.\n#Person2#: You can take me there?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. Step in, please!\n#Person2#: That's good.\n#Person1#: Buckle up the belt, please.\n#Person2#: Let's go.","summary":"#Person2# wants to take #Person1#'s taxi to Dawanglu.","topic":"taxi"}
{"fname":"train_1662","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I speak to the apartment building manager, please?\n#Person2#: I'm the manager. How can I help you?\n#Person1#: I was hoping that the apartment on Main Street was still available.\n#Person2#: Why, yes, it is. Would you like to get a look inside the apartment?\n#Person1#: Yes, it would be nice to see the apartment.\n#Person2#: How about today at 6 o'clock?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can be there at 6.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. I'll see you at 6. Do you want directions?\n#Person1#: I'm okay, thank you. I already checked out the address on MapQuest.\n#Person2#: If you like the place, you can fill out an application form. I'll bring one with me.\n#Person1#: Is there anything that I need to bring with me?\n#Person2#: No. I won't need to see anything except your driver's license.","summary":"The apartment building manager will take #Person1# to see the apartment on Main Street at 6. The manager needs to see #Person1#'s driver's license.","topic":"apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1663","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Sir. Can I help you with anything?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to use the ATM to make a payment. But I need to pay 3 parties at once.\n#Person1#: No problem at all. With this service, you can pay up to 10 parties at one time. Are these parties on your current beneficiaries list?\n#Person2#: They are, yes. How should I do this?\n#Person1#: Select'pay multiple beneficiaries', here. . . then select'pay from the account'in the drop down menu. . . OK, good. Then we need to enter the beneficiary statement reference.\n#Person2#: Yes, I've got that here. . .\n#Person1#: And your statement reference and the payment amount. Click on next, then'pay beneficiaries'. That's it! All done.","summary":"#Person1# guides #Person2# to use the ATM to make a payment to 3 parties at once.","topic":"ATM"}
{"fname":"train_1664","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir, madam. A table for two?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. But we have a small problem. Can you help us?\n#Person1#: Sure. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: We are looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?\n#Person1#: Yes, there are some hotels in the street. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern.\n#Person2#: Do you think there're any inexpensive ones nearby? We're leaving tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: Yes. Drive west for about two minutes and you will find a grey building on the right side. It's a traditional family style hotel, very comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable.\n#Person2#: It sounds nice. Thank you very much for your help.\n#Person1#: That's all right.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# if there're any inexpensive hotels nearby. #Person1# tells #Person2# that there's a traditional family-style hotel two-minute drive away.","topic":"hotel"}
{"fname":"train_1665","dialogue":"#Person1#: Packages Express. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Hi. I sent a package last Thursday, and I'd like to track my order.\n#Person1#: No problem. I can check the shipment on the computer for you. This Monday's order... Let me see. Ah, it's here, last Thursday. Do you have your order number?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's 6-0-1-4-2-8.\n#Person1#: OK. And the last name on that order?\n#Person2#: It's Conley. That's C-O-N-L-E-Y.\n#Person1#: And where did you send the package to?\n#Person2#: San Francisco.\n#Person1#: Mm-hmm. And the postal code there is 9-5-1-2-6. Yes, it looks like the pack arrived safely on Tuesday morning. Your friend can get the package at the counter numbered 4-2-3-6.\n#Person2#: That's great. Thank you very much for your help.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# wants to track the package #Person2# sent last Thursday. #Person1# tells #Person2# that it arrived safely on Tuesday morning.","topic":"package"}
{"fname":"train_1666","dialogue":"#Person1#: Graham, why are you always on the phone with Jane? \n#Person2#: Because we are partners in our science lab. Why are you so jealous? \n#Person1#: The other night when you came home there was lipstick on your right cheek. How do you explain that? \n#Person2#: My aunt Mary just flew in from Cleveland and she laid one right on my right cheek. \n#Person1#: Are you sure? \n#Person2#: Of course I am. I only love you, Amy. \n#Person1#: Okay, I'm sorry. I believe you. \n#Person2#: Why do you always accuse me like that? \n#Person1#: Because you are the most handsome boy at the university and I love you so much! I guess I just go crazy sometimes. That's all. \n#Person2#: Oh, Amy. I am the luckiest guy in the world. \n#Person1#: Why? \n#Person2#: Because I am loved by the most beautiful girl in the world! \n#Person1#: Oh. Graham. I love you so much and I really believe in our love. ","summary":"Amy is jealous because Graham is always on the phone with Jane, and there was lipstick on his cheek the other night. Gramham tells the reasons to her and then Amy believes in their love.","topic":"love"}
{"fname":"train_1667","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you live, Kim? \n#Person2#: I live in an apartment downtown. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's convenient, but . . . how much crime is there? \n#Person2#: Not much. But there is a lot of traffic. I can't stand the noise sometimes! Where do you live? \n#Person1#: . I have a house in the suburbs. \n#Person2#: Oh, I bet it's really quiet. But is there much to do there? \n#Person1#: No, not much. In fact, nothing ever really happens. That's the trouble. \n#Person2#: Hey. Let's trade places one weekend! \n#Person1#: OK. Great idea! ","summary":"Kim lives in an apartment downtown while #Person1# has a house in the suburbs. They decide to trade places one weekend.","topic":"trade places"}
{"fname":"train_1668","dialogue":"#Person1#: more and more Chinese are marrying foreigners. \n#Person2#: that's true. But I have a low opinion of those women who go out with foreigners. \n#Person1#: oh, why? \n#Person2#: I think some Chinese women marry foreigners for money while others just want to live abroad. There is no true love between them.\n#Person1#: I wouldn't say that's totally true. I've met many happy intercultural couples. \n#Person2#: well, then why aren't there many East-West couples where the man is a Chinese and the woman is a Westerner? \n#Person1#: I guess it's because the Chinese women are more attractive to Western men. \n#Person2#: or because they are less attractive to to Chinese men. \n#Person1#: what do you mean? \n#Person2#: you know, usually the woman is in her thirties and she is a left girl. \n#Person1#: a left girl? What's that? \n#Person2#: they're called that because they're left behind on the shelf. They're also known by their three H's---high diploma, high salary, and high degree. and they're also known as the three S's single, \n#Person1#: you have a point here, but I believe some mixed marriages are based on true love. \n#Person2#: that' for sure but very few. ","summary":"#Person2# has a low opinion of the women who go out with foreigners because #Person2# thinks some Chinese women marry foreigners for money while others just want to live abroad. #Person1# doesn't agree with #Person2# and believes some mixed marriages are based on true love.","topic":"intercultural couples"}
{"fname":"train_1669","dialogue":"#Person1#: Betty, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion. \n#Person2#: I'd be glad to tell you what I think. \n#Person1#: Good ! I'm interested in your advice. \n#Person2#: If I were you, I would change the beginning . You should write about your education first because we like to judge a man by his abilities. \n#Person1#: Good idea, Betty. What would you think about the second part? \n#Person2#: I think it's too short. You'd better say something about your work experience. \n#Person1#: You're right, I'll change it . How about the last part? \n#Person2#: Very good. But you should talk about your family, too. \n#Person1#: I agree. I appreciate your helping me. ","summary":"Betty advises #Person1# to write about #Person1#'s education first, say something about #Person1#'s work experience in the second part, and talk about #Person1#'s family in the last part.","topic":"letter of application"}
{"fname":"train_1670","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order now, sir? \n#Person2#: Yes, let me have this roast beef special. \n#Person1#: You have a choice of vegetables, green peas, lima beans or spinach. \n#Person2#: I will have the green peas and make sure the beef is well done. \n#Person1#: Yes, sir. What would you want to drink, coffee, tea or milk? \n#Person2#: A cup of coffee, please, with cream and sugar. \n#Person1#: The cream and sugar are on the table, sir. \n#Person2#: Oh, yes. \n#Person1#: Would you like to order some dessert? \n#Person2#: What comes with the special? \n#Person1#: Ice cream, fresh fruit or chocolate cake. \n#Person2#: I think I will have a dish of Vanilla ice cream. \n#Person1#: Yes, sir. \n#Person2#: Waiter, may I have my check, please? \n#Person1#: Here you are, sir. Pay the cashier at the door. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to order a roast beef special, a cup of coffee, and a dish of Vanilla ice cream.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_1671","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where's Mrs. Johnson? \n#Person2#: Just call her Lisa, Mary. She's cooking dinner. \n#Person1#: I see. Can I sit down? \n#Person2#: Of course! Make yourself at home. \n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson. \n#Person2#: Please, just call me Tom. \n#Person1#: Okay, Tom. \n#Person2#: Where's Cindy? \n#Person1#: She's upstairs in my room. \n#Person2#: Can you tell her to come downstairs? We're about to have dinner. ","summary":"Mary is talking with Tom. They are about to have dinner.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_1672","dialogue":"#Person1#: Damn it , I'm running out of money again, I really need to balance my budget and handle my money better.\n#Person2#: You did spend too much, and most of the expense was kind of unnecessary. \n#Person1#: But I make it. \n#Person2#: No , you don't have to spend every penny you make , you could save some every month, like a lot of other people do. \n#Person1#: I work hard so I deserve to enjoy, but that costs money. \n#Person2#: You should save in case of an emergency, you need to have more self-control, what things did you spend money on? \n#Person1#: The problem is that I have no idea. I didn't pay attention. \n#Person2#: Let's bygones be bygones, start saving right now. ","summary":"#Person1# is running out of money again because #Person1# thinks #Person1# works hard so #Person1# deserves to enjoy. #Person2# suggests #Person1# start saving right now.","topic":"save money"}
{"fname":"train_1673","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you read the story in the paper, Robin?\n#Person2#: What story, Grandma?\n#Person1#: Due to lack of money for repainting the building and for the furniture needed, the plans for the community center have been put off.\n#Person2#: Is that a serious problem, Grandma?\n#Person1#: It is. Especially for my friend Nat, he doesn't have any family with him. He lives alone and depends on places like a community center to be with people of his own age.\n#Person2#: But there's the old community center.\n#Person1#: It's small and the problem is that it set up mainly for kids to play. It's too noisy for some older people like Nat.\n#Person2#: I see what you mean now. There is a way, Grandma. You may get your friends to work. I can get some of my friends to go around the neighborhood and collect the furniture.","summary":"The plans for the new community center have been put off while the old one is too noisy. It is a serious problem for Grandma's friend Nat. Robin suggests Grandma get her friends to work.","topic":"community center"}
{"fname":"train_1674","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have just received a letter from Beck.\n#Person2#: Really? What does he say?\n#Person1#: Beck says that the wheat is ready for harvest, and he's thinking of buying some fields next year.\n#Person2#: Oh, he must be doing the work well.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think he is, he's proud of having the largest farm in Oregon.\n#Person2#: I guess you're looking forward to seeing him.\n#Person1#: You are right. In fact, I'm thinking of visiting him next week. I want to help with the harvest on the farm.\n#Person2#: We really need to have much outdoor exercise. When I was young, I was quite good at farming.\n#Person1#: When I was on the farm in my childhood, I liked watering the flowers, riding horses and feeding the chickens.\n#Person2#: Yes, I like farm work, too. Last time when I was at my brothers. I once tried my hand at milking a cow. It was interesting.","summary":"Beck says that the wheat is ready for harvest. #Person1# is thinking of visiting Beck next week to help with the harvest. #Person1# and #Person2# both like farm work.","topic":"farm"}
{"fname":"train_1675","dialogue":"#Person1#: Service is really slow here. I've been trying to get the waiter's attention for 10 minutes.\n#Person2#: I hope he can serve us soon. I'm starving and I have a class at 2 o'clock.\n#Person1#: Me, too. I recognize that you were holding an English book. You must be a student at the English language center.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'm in the fourth course. Are you studying there, too?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm in the fifth course. I took the fourth course last month.\n#Person2#: I just came here 2 weeks ago. Do you like the institute?\n#Person1#: It's pretty good. I think I've learned a lot of English so far.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I only wish the classes were a little smaller, because we don't get enough chance to talk. But I like my teachers a lot.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are students at an English language center. #Person1# thinks the institute is good while #Person2# wishes the classes can be smaller.","topic":"institute"}
{"fname":"train_1676","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you surfing on the internet, John? You are smiling. Are you seeing a film?\n#Person2#: No. You know Christmas Day is coming. I am choosing some lovely cards for my friends.\n#Person1#: You mean you won't buy cards from the shops.\n#Person2#: Mom, it's a new way to express your friendship and love.\n#Person1#: But it seems that you only want to save money.\n#Person2#: Yeah, we can save a lot of paper, if we all do so.\n#Person1#: Sounds reasonable. I mainly send instant messages using my cell phone or write letters.\n#Person2#: Cards on the internet can be matched with lovely pictures and music.\n#Person1#: Wonderful. Let me choose one for your grandma first.","summary":"John is choosing some lovely Christmas cards for his friends on the internet. His mother plans to choose one for John's grandmother.","topic":"cards"}
{"fname":"train_1677","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, native tongue translations. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was wondering how much it would cost to translate a document from English into Arabic?\n#Person1#: Well, it depends on the kind of document how long it is and when you need it returned. We don't do any translations of textbooks.\n#Person2#: It's a cookbook about 20,000 words long. It is not urgent so you can set your own schedule.\n#Person1#: Well, ma'am, Arabic is one of the most difficult languages in the world. And there aren't very many translators compared to say Spanish. In other words, the charge for Arabic translation will be higher than for most other languages.\n#Person2#: I understand, could you give me an estimate?\n#Person1#: For this project, we would charge between 5 and 10 cents per word.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks for your time, I think I will keep looking.","summary":"#Person2# wants to know how much it would cost to translate a cookbook from English into Arabic. #Person1# tells her that Arabic is difficult, so they would charge between 5 and 10 cents per word.","topic":"Arabic"}
{"fname":"train_1678","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm here with Margaret Seabrook, the CEO of creative toys. In today's show, we're going to discuss the hottest new toy of two thousand seventeen, the Super Spinner. Margaret, welcome.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Brian. It's great to be here.\n#Person1#: OK, so tell us about this new toy.\n#Person2#: Well. It's similar to a relaxation ball in its function, but it's useful for anyone who has problems focusing.\n#Person1#: So how does it work?\n#Person2#: It's about the size of a cookie and it has 3 small round parts that can move in any direction. Basically, you just hold it in between your thumb and middle finger and spin it. That's it.\n#Person1#: That's it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's very popular. Not only with children, but with adults as well.\n#Person1#: A professor at MIT by the name of Jill Mean Lee has publicly stated there is no scientific or medical evidence for your claims about its benefits. Many schools also have banned the toy, saying it leads to a lack of focus in the classroom.\n#Person2#: Well, that professor is allowed to have her opinion.\n#Person1#: Fair enough, and who invented it?\n#Person2#: Catherine Hettinger, a chemical engineer, was first believed to be its creator. But then we found that an IT professional named Scott McCoskry was the actual inventor.\n#Person1#: It's time for a commercial break. More with Margaret Seabrook in a moment.","summary":"Margaret Seabrook is telling the audience about the new toy, the Super Spinner. It is similar to a relaxation ball in its function, but it's useful for anyone who has problems focusing. It's popular with children as well as adults.","topic":"toy"}
{"fname":"train_1679","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've come to hear about your offer.\n#Person2#: We have the offer ready for you. Let me check. 10 boxes with 50 brooches per box, at 20, 000 yuan ; 20 boxes with 50 waistbands per box, at 30, 000 yuan ; 15 boxes with other ornaments per box, at 7, 500 yuan, for shipment in June. The offer is valid for five days.\n#Person1#: I can tell you right now that your prices are a little higher than we expected.\n#Person2#: You know that the prices of the ornaments have been rising in recent years. The prices we offer this time compare favorably with quotations you can get else where.\n#Person1#: I am afraid I can't agree with you there. I must point out your prices are higher than the quotations we've received from other companies.\n#Person2#: But you must take the design and quality into consideration. You know we are superior to others in design and quality. We have various styles, which the other companies cannot catch up with.\n#Person1#: I agree that yours are of the top.\n#Person2#: Well, since your order is large enough, can you give me a rough idea?\n#Person1#: To have this business concluded, I should say a reduction of least 10 % would help.\n#Person2#: Impossible. How about 5 % off?\n#Person1#: Right. A reduction of 5 % is acceptable.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# an offer of ornaments. #Person1# thinks the price is higher than other companies. #Person2# asks #Person1# to consider design and quality. They agree on a 5% reduction.","topic":"negotiation with price"}
{"fname":"train_1680","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have any kind of punishment in your life and studies?\n#Person2#: Yes, just once.\n#Person1#: What was the reason?\n#Person2#: I once played truant when I was in college because I intended to organize a donation activity for the disaster-hit areas in Sichuan.","summary":"#Person2# talks about being punished because of playing truant for a charity activity.","topic":"punishment in college"}
{"fname":"train_1681","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy a keepsake for my girlfriend. Could you make a recommendation for me?\n#Person1#: I'd like to. How do you like the hat?\n#Person2#: It's not special. It can be seen everywhere.\n#Person1#: How about the umbrella? It's made of wood and paper. It's very beautiful.\n#Person2#: It's interesting. Let me see.\n#Person1#: Do you like it?\n#Person2#: Yes, how much is it?\n#Person1#: Fifty yuan.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll take it.","summary":"#Person2# buys a 50 yuan wooden umbrella as a keepsake for his girlfriend from #Person2#.","topic":"keepsake for girlfriend"}
{"fname":"train_1682","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, can I help you?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.\n#Person1#: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Greg.\n#Person2#: Sure, I'll let you know if I need anything. Hm, this mattress is very firm. Jack will probably like it.\n#Person1#: Did you find something you like?\n#Person2#: Yes, this mattress is very good. It's pretty firm. The mattress I'm now sleeping on is saggy.\n#Person1#: You are right. This is very good brand. It doesn't sag easily and we offer a lifetime warranty, so you don't have to worry about its quality.\n#Person2#: Does it come with a frame?\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, it doesn't. However we can give you a 10 % discount on the frame. We also offer a very good financing plan. There is no payment no interest until next June.\n#Person2#: That's an attractive plan. I'll think about it.","summary":"#Person2#'s mattress is saggy. Greg recommends one with a lifetime warranty and offers a 10% frame discount and a financing plan.","topic":"buy a mattress"}
{"fname":"train_1683","dialogue":"#Person1#: So who does he think he is, anyway, I can't believe the way that my boss has been ordering everyone around lately, I mean, it's now like he is the CEO, or anything.\n#Person2#: Um. . . Actually I am guessing you didn't get the MEMO. Your boss was selected to fill the vacancy in the CEO slot. He actually is the CEO now, or will be, as soon as the official press releases and hoopla is done with.\n#Person1#: Yikes! you are joking, right? I can't believe it. No wonder he is so stressed and bossy lately. I thought he was just being ostentatious by giving orders to people and all the different departments. What big shoes to fill!\n#Person2#: No kidding! When the last CEO left, we were worried about the future of the company.\n#Person1#: What does a CEO do anyway? I know the CEO makes the most money in the company, but what does he actually do?\n#Person2#: He is responsible to the board of directors for everything that happens in the company. He or she must give leadership to all company officers, as CEO is also responsible for providing the guidance of philosophy of the company, and acting as official representative, or face of the company.\n#Person1#: Must be one smart guy.","summary":"#Person1# complains about the style of CEO. #Person2# says that the boss is already a CEO candidate. #Person2# answers #Person1#'s question about the CEO's function in a company.","topic":"discussion about CEO"}
{"fname":"train_1684","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would love to be famous and have thousands of adoring fans.\n#Person2#: Really? I'm not sure that I would like all the attention. There have been numerous cases of paparazzi interfering with star's private live in recent years.\n#Person1#: I love being photographed! If I were famous, I'd do interviews for all the top magazines, like cosmo and elle.\n#Person2#: I wouldn't mind having my photo taken a few times or being interviewed once or twice, but it would get tedious after a while. Imagine the things the gossip columnists would write about you.\n#Person1#: no-one really believes gossip columnists.\n#Person2#: I think you'll find that many people believe what they read in gossip columns. You'd also have to be very careful about every word you said. If you appeared on a chat show and said something silly, it would be reported in all the newspapers and magazines.\n#Person1#: I think you're right about that. I'd need a good manager to be my spokesperson. I could do a lot of charity work, which would help a lot of people.\n#Person2#: That's a great idea. Which charities would you support?\n#Person1#: I love children, as you know, so probably a children's charity.\n#Person2#: You'd have to remember that anything you said or did might reflect on the charity, so you'd really need to be very careful. Anyway, I'd be the first to buy your posters and I'd attend your first book-singing when you wrote your autobiography.\n#Person1#: Thanks, but actually I was hoping I could ask you to write my biography.","summary":"#Person1# wants to be famous, to be photographed and interviewed, and do some charity, while #Person2# doesn't like attracting attention or gossip and reminds #Person1# to speak with caution. #Person1# needs a spokesperson. #Person2# supports #Person1#.","topic":"to be famous"}
{"fname":"train_1685","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to stretch your legs?\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: Let's get a soft drink.\n#Person2#: Do we have enough time?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do.\n#Person2#: The performance is excellent.\n#Person1#: It's a new concert hall and the acoustics are great.\n#Person2#: I couldn't agree more.\n#Person1#: Is this your first time to come to a symphony concert?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: Do you have concert halls in your city?\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's much smaller.\n#Person1#: Well, we'd better get back to our seats. It's about to start.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# take a break for drinks during the symphony concert.","topic":"a symphony concert"}
{"fname":"train_1686","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which film shall we see?\n#Person2#: There is nothing good at the moment. Let's do something different. Would you like to go to a concert?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd love to. Here is a good one, Mozart and Beethoven. It's on the Festival Hall.\n#Person2#: Fine! Do you want anything to eat now?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not hungry.\n#Person2#: Well, let's go and have something to drink instead. I know a good place. It's a little expensive, but it's fun.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# go to a concert and have a drink first.","topic":"go to concert"}
{"fname":"train_1687","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lousy weather, isn't it?\n#Person2#: It has stopped snowing, but it's even colder.\n#Person1#: Look at the ice there hanging from the eaves.\n#Person2#: And the streets are covered with snow.\n#Person1#: Do you know what the temperature is today?\n#Person2#: I missed today's weather forecast over the TV.\n#Person1#: It feels like ten degrees below zero at least. I don't mind the cold weather but I do hate it when it gets slippery.\n#Person2#: The ice will soon be thick enough for skating. I am so fond of winter sports.\n#Person1#: That's great. Let's go skating together tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing snowing weather and will skate together tomorrow.","topic":"snow and skating"}
{"fname":"train_1688","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, Ann, you spent quite a bit of time in Australia recently so why don't you talk about that?\n#Person2#: I really liked living in Australia. I was an international student and I studied education at the university of Sydney. And living in Sydney was fantasticbecuase I could go to the beach anytime I wanted and there was a great nightlife in Sydney. There are lots of great clubs. And people were very, very friendly and easy-going and I met a lot of international people in living Sydney.\n#Person1#: Mm-hm. How long were you there?\n#Person2#: I was there for almost a year.\n#Person1#: Oh, OK.\n#Person2#: And I travelled a little bit in Australia. I went up the east coast. Up to Frasier Island. Which is a world heritage site. And I saw dingo running along the beach and sharks in the water. We climbed cliffs and went through a rain forest and went camping and then we went up to the. . . , which is a but north. And the further north you go in Australia, the hotter it gets. So we were able to go swimming in the ocean and I went diving for the first time but it was a little bit risky cause I didn't have a diving license, so I went on an introductory dive and I saw a giant clam that had a really purple spongy inside that I was able to touch and then the clam closed up really quickly.\n#Person1#: So, did you, did you lose your finger?\n#Person2#: Almost.\n#Person1#: Almost. Ah, you're lucky. Um, it's funny, you go in the water and you worry about sharks, but not clams.\n#Person2#: Exactly.\n#Person1#: Will you be going back to Australia soon?\n#Person2#: I'd like to go and live there for at least another year. Probably I'll go back to Sydney or maybe I'll go down to Melbourne because it's a really interesting cultural city. They have lot of museums and parks.","summary":"Ann tells #Person1# about her life in Australia. Ann is an international student who likes to go to the beach and clubs. Ann talks about a trip to Frasier Island and a dangerous diving experience. Ann wants to go back and live one more year in Australia.","topic":"live in Australia"}
{"fname":"train_1689","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you like to do in your spare time?\n#Person2#: I like playing chess.\n#Person1#: Do you have any hobbies besides playing chess?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not.\n#Person1#: Do you have any hobbies like playing tennis or things like that?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I like playing basketball.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me why you like it?\n#Person2#: Because I like the feeling of cooperating with others.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s hobbies. #Person2# likes playing chess and basketball.","topic":"hobby"}
{"fname":"train_1690","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me tell you what happened to my homework.\n#Person2#: OK, go ahead--what is the excuse THIS time?\n#Person1#: Actually, I did it, but then it got lost.\n#Person2#: Could you have gotten it done at another time?\n#Person1#: Yes, I could.\n#Person2#: You have never missed an assignment before--when will you be making this one up?\n#Person1#: I'll make it up early next week.\n#Person2#: That would work, but don't let it happen again.\n#Person1#: I'll try.\n#Person2#: That will solve it then. Let's work hard to not let it happen again.","summary":"Because #Person1# lost #Person1#'s homework, #Person2# asks #Person1# to make it up and reminds #Person1# not to do it again.","topic":"homework got lost"}
{"fname":"train_1691","dialogue":"#Person1#: who is your favorite NBA star?\n#Person2#: Kobe Bryant, of course.\n#Person1#: Kobe? I know him, the key guy of the Lakers, a heck of a NBA player. He is on fire when he breaks through enemy defense.\n#Person2#: He is competent both in driving the lane and shooting jumpers, but what really makes him formidable is his ability to switch up and dribble with his left hand.\n#Person1#: Maybe he is not good ay rebounding?\n#Person2#: indeed, no man can be perfect. He is just so-so in crashing the boards. Usually he plays shooting guard. Rebounding might not be his strong suit.\n#Person1#: Kobe came to Beijing during this summer's Olympics. Did you go to the match between China and USA?\n#Person2#: who wouldn't! My friend Lee went so far as to get an autograph from him.\n#Person1#: well then, what are your spoils?\n#Person2#: well, nothing more than a jumble of photographs.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Kobe's basketball skills. In a match Kobe played in Beijing, #Person2#'s friend Lee got an autograph from Kobe while #Person2# got photographs.","topic":"talk about Kobe"}
{"fname":"train_1692","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a good day!\n#Person2#: Yes. It's really wonderful here The grass is greener and the air is fresher than those in the city.\n#Person1#: Right. Let's go out and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.\n#Person2#: Great, let's go.\n#Person1#: Wow, what a beautiful lake! The green hills and clear water really provide magnificent scenery.\n#Person2#: En, it's so beautiful that I don't want to move my eyes from it.\n#Person1#: I feel as if I'm living in a different world, honey.\n#Person2#: The same to me. All the things here make me happy, the mountain, the water, the grass, the birds, the sunshine. . .\n#Person1#: I think we should go out more frequently. The natural scenery can do us good.\n#Person2#: That's the point. We should walk into the nature and enjoy its beauty whenever we have time.\n#Person1#: Right. The city life has made us tired and out of energy, while the natural world can bring us quite new feelings.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# go out and see beautiful natural sceneries. They feel happy and think they should walk into nature more frequently.","topic":"walk into nature"}
{"fname":"train_1693","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you believe me?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Please count on my love.\n#Person2#: I will.\n#Person1#: I'll be yours through endless time.\n#Person2#: I see. And I'll always be devoted to you.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I know I've nothing to offer you, but I'll never give you reason to cry.\n#Person2#: I'll never hurt you ; I'll never lie.\n#Person1#: My love will grow, like a river to flow.\n#Person2#: It can't be dry, and can't die.\n#Person1#: I don't know whether we are in a dream.\n#Person2#: Aha, Aha. . .","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# pour out their love to each other.","topic":"say love"}
{"fname":"train_1694","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't think we've met.\n#Person2#: No, I don't think we have.\n#Person1#: My name is Dick Brown.\n#Person2#: How do you do? Mr. Brown. I am Susan Heywood.\n#Person1#: Mr. Smith often talked about you.\n#Person2#: Really? I am glad to meet you.\n#Person1#: I'm honored to know you.","summary":"Dick and Susan meet for the first time and greet each other.","topic":"say hello"}
{"fname":"train_1695","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bye, mom!\n#Person2#: Wait, Jimmy, it's cold outside. Put a hat on!\n#Person1#: OK. Bye!\n#Person2#: No, wait, you will be too cold without mittens.\n#Person1#: Alright. See ya!\n#Person2#: Hold on, with that wind, you're going to catch a cold. Wear this scarf.\n#Person1#: Ok, see you after school. . .\n#Person2#: Oh. . . and ear muffs! Put these on. . . here we go.\n#Person1#: Mom?\n#Person2#: Yes, honey. . .\n#Person1#: I. . . I can't breathe.","summary":"It's cold outside. Jimmy's mother keeps putting more clothes on Jimmy, but Jimmy can't breathe.","topic":"put on clothes"}
{"fname":"train_1696","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me about a nice restaurant to go to?\n#Person2#: Of course! How much would you like to spend on your meal?\n#Person1#: My date is quite sophisticated. She would expect nothing less than the best.\n#Person2#: Well, how about our own hotel restaurant? It's conveniently located and has a three-star rating.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea, except I want to go out, not stay in. Something else, maybe?\n#Person2#: Well, how about Gramercy Tavern? It's a very popular tourist spot, with great food and music.\n#Person1#: That sounds good! Could you call them to see if I can get a reservation?\n#Person2#: Of course, sir. You've made a good choice.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go out to a restaurant with #Person1#'s sophisticated date. #Person2# recommends Gramercy Tavern. #Person1# takes it.","topic":"a nice restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_1697","dialogue":"#Person1#: We'Ve got a lot of work to do now, but take your time over this project. We don't want to make any mistakes.\n#Person2#: Ok. I should have it finished by Friday afternoon. Then I can check those account over the weekend. We need to have them finished by Monday, right?\n#Person1#: That's right. We'll finish them just in time. The Macy project can wait for the time being. We need to spend several days on that project, but it isn't due to be finished until the end of the month, so we have plenty of time to get it done.\n#Person2#: Some next week on, we should be in less of a rush.\n#Person1#: I'm going to give everyone on the team an extra day off. Everyone deserves it.\n#Person2#: Don't say that yet. A new project could suddenly appear.\n#Person1#: That's true. Right. I'm going back to the meeting. It's been going on for hours and there's no indication that it'll end soon.\n#Person2#: Carol said that she would spend some time checking that everyone is up-to-date with their work.\n#Person1#: Good. I have to go right now. I really hope this meeting doesn't last too long.\n#Person2#: They usually go on for ages.\n#Person1#: I'll stop by if I have time later. Make sure everyone knows that we must stick to the deadlines.\n#Person2#: I will. Enjoy your meeting!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will finish one project on time by Monday. Then, they will have enough time for the Macy project. #Person1# goes back to the meeting which has lasted for long and asks #Person2# to ensure that everyone sticks to the deadlines.","topic":"busy work"}
{"fname":"train_1698","dialogue":"#Person1#: He has come to life in the end.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank God. We all felt frightened by the bad new about him.\n#Person1#: Yes. Fortunately, an ambulance passed in the nick of time, and we got him away to hospital.\n#Person2#: Right. Unless, who know what will happen.\n#Person1#: Wish him to be healthy soon.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that someone comes to life. #Person2# feels relieved.","topic":"good news"}
{"fname":"train_1699","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Sir. We haven't seen you for quite a while. So, what is it today that we can do for you?\n#Person2#: I need a Deposit Certificate to handle some stuff in land.\n#Person1#: I see, yes, I can do that now. I'm sure you know, as I may have told you before, you should pay an extra 20 RMB handling fee for this service.\n#Person2#: Yes, I recalled you charging that before. And I thought it was extortionate! Haha!\n#Person1#: I can just take it from your account, you don't need to give me cash.\n#Person2#: OK. . . so it'll come out of my account? Well, that makes it much easier.\n#Person1#: Anything else you'll be needing today, Sir?\n#Person2#: Nope. That's everything, thanks.","summary":"#Person2# needs a Deposit Certificate. #Person1# takes 20 RMB from #Person2#'s account for the service.","topic":"pay handling fee"}
{"fname":"train_1700","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me!\n#Person2#: May I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to send this book to France.\n#Person2#: Let me weight it first. That'll be 14 dollars.\n#Person1#: Can it go in an envelop?\n#Person2#: Of course, it's 4 dollars now.\n#Person1#: Do I need stamps?\n#Person2#: No, you don't. We use computers now.\n#Person1#: When will it arrive?\n#Person2#: In a month.","summary":"#Person2# assists #Person1# to mail a book in an envelop to France.","topic":" mail a book"}
{"fname":"train_1701","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I would like to go to New York for my Christmas vacation.\n#Person1#: How long do you have?\n#Person2#: 1 week. Would you recommend me scenic spots to see there?\n#Person1#: New York is full of place of interest, such as Times Square, Broadway, Wall street and Ground Zero and Statue of Liberty.\n#Person2#: That's fantastic.","summary":"#Person1# recommends scenic spots in New York for #Person2#.","topic":"recommend scenic spots"}
{"fname":"train_1702","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, doc. I am not feeling well. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: Yes, but not here. Have you got registered yet?\n#Person1#: No, I haven't. Where do I go for that?\n#Person2#: The registration office. Did you bring your records with you?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Is anybody here with you? Parents or siblings?\n#Person1#: No, I'm here all by myself.\n#Person2#: You are a brave kid. Go ahead to the registration office first, then to the doctors.\n#Person1#: But I don't know where the registration office is.\n#Person2#: It's in the hall on the first floor.\n#Person1#: Do I have to come back here after getting registered?\n#Person2#: No, kid. This is the gynecology department.\n#Person1#: Gynecology?\n#Person2#: Yeah, It's only for girls.","summary":"Because #Person1# goes to the wrong department in the hospital, #Person2# tells #Person1# about how to register and see a doctor.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_1703","dialogue":"#Person1#: I opened my mail, found this eviction notice, and don't know what to do with it.\n#Person2#: Actually, it is a 30 - day notice to vacate the premises.\n#Person1#: Just for being a few days late?\n#Person2#: This isn't the first time you have been considerably late with the rent. I need to start the procedure to evict you.\n#Person1#: Are you taking my apartment away?\n#Person2#: This is a notice to inform you that the sheriff will evict you in 30 days if you do not pay up on your rent.\n#Person1#: Can I keep the apartment if I pay my rent in full?\n#Person2#: You can keep the apartment if you stay caught up on your rent. Otherwise, I need to find someone who can make the payments.\n#Person1#: I will go write a check right now.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I will need a cashier's check or cash, please.","summary":"#Person1# receives an eviction notice. #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay up the rent. Otherwise, #Person1# will be evicted. So #Person1# has to write a check to keep the apartment.","topic":"pay up rent"}
{"fname":"train_1704","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like skiing, Pat?\n#Person2#: I love it. All my life I wanted to learn to ski. Finally I took lessons last year.\n#Person1#: I suppose skiing is easy for you.\n#Person2#: No, quite the opposite. I thought I'd never stop falling down. Then all of a sudden I started skiing much better.\n#Person1#: I see. Do you ski often?\n#Person2#: Every chance I get. On weekends I ski all day long. Sometimes I even ski at night.\n#Person1#: That sounds great.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. The ski slopes are well lit. It's really nice to ski at night. Why don't you learn to ski?\n#Person1#: Not on your life! I know I'd break my leg\n#Person2#: Don't be so frightened. It's just a skill.","summary":"Pat loves skiing so much that Pat took skiing lessons last year and even skis at night. However, #Person1# is afraid of injury.","topic":"skiing"}
{"fname":"train_1705","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you bought a new house in the northern suburbs.\n#Person2#: That's right, we bought it the same day we came on the market.\n#Person1#: What kind of house is it?\n#Person2#: It's a wonderful Spanish style.\n#Person1#: Oh, I love the roof tiles on Spanish style houses.\n#Person2#: And it's a bargaining. A house like this in river side costs double the price.\n#Person1#: Great, is it a two bedroom house?\n#Person2#: No, it has three bedrooms and three beds, and has a living room with a twelve-foot ceiling. There's a two-car garage.\n#Person1#: That's a nice area too. It'll be a good investment for you.\n#Person2#: Yeas, when will you buy a house?\n#Person1#: Not untill the end of this year, you know, just before my wedding.\n#Person2#: Right, congratulations.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# bought a Spanish style house with three bedrooms, a twelve-foot ceiling and a two-car garage. #Person1# will buy a house before the wedding.","topic":"buy a house"}
{"fname":"train_1706","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! How do I get online with my laptop?\n#Person2#: Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and you'll be online in a heartbeat.\n#Person1#: Well, I see the cable. But my computer runs on wireless only.\n#Person2#: No problem. I'll tell you about our alternatives.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd love to hear what the alternatives are.\n#Person2#: Our state-of-the-art computer lab is on the first floor.\n#Person1#: Great! But is it free?\n#Person2#: Sir, the computers are free to guests, but you do have to pay a nominal printing fee.\n#Person1#: You said there were other alternatives?\n#Person2#: Just use your computer here in the lobby. It's set up for wireless.\n#Person1#: Okay. That sounds like a winner. Now if I need to print something in the lobby?\n#Person2#: We might have a printer here next month. But for now, you'll have to go to the lab.","summary":"#Person1#'s computer runs on wireless only. #Person2# suggests #Person1# use computers in the lab with a nominal printing fee or use #Person1#'s computer in the lobby with wireless.","topic":"computer and printer"}
{"fname":"train_1707","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Good morning, doctor. I feel terrible. I'Ve god a cold and I have a rash here on my neck. I'm not sleeping well either. What do you think the problem could be?\n#Person1#: I'd say you'Ve been working too hard or are under stress for some reason. Have you been taking anything for your cold?\n#Person2#: Yes, I bought some medicine at the chemist's. I'Ve been taking it for three days.\n#Person1#: Good. I'm going to prescribe something stronger. It will make you feel drowsy, so you certainly should rest.\n#Person2#: OK. I can afford to take a few days off work.\n#Person1#: Have you been working hard recently?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. I had to get a project finished. It's done now, so I can relax a little.\n#Person1#: Good. Let's take a look at that rash. . . it looks worse than it is. I'm going to prescribe some ointment for it. If the rash doesn't clear up in a few days, come back and see me. Do you have any other symptoms?\n#Person2#: I have a bad headache, but. . .\n#Person1#: Don't worry about that. It's probably of the stress you'Ve been under. Just take some aspirin. Combined with the stronger cough medicine, it will make you feel very tired. You shouldn't work or use any equipment which requires concentration. If I were you, I'd just sleep, read a book, or watch TV. Here is your prescription.\n#Person2#: Thanks doctor. I'll get these immediately. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# has a cold, a rash, a bad sleep and a headache, then #Person2# takes some medicine. #Person1# thinks that #Person2# works too hard or is under stress, and gives #Person2# medicine for each condition. #Person1# suggests #Person2# don't work and have a good rest.","topic":"fall ill"}
{"fname":"train_1708","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's time to graduate and it's time to find a job. Susan, why do we need to find a job?\n#Person2#: We need to work is because we need money to live. We need money for food and clothes and to pay for house. We need money for many different things, and only when we work, we can earn money. And work can also help us feel that we are useful.\n#Person1#: But you know it's hard for a new graduate to find a god job right now.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is really hard. But you must believe that you will find a suitable job finally. When you work, you can accumulate a lot of experience. Besides, you need to learn a lot of things while you are working.\n#Person1#: I've been fed up with study.\n#Person2#: But whether you like it or not, there's a trend of life-long study to make sure that we can keep ourselves up with the high developing society. And you need to accept this concept positively.\n#Person1#: Oh, my. Why there are still so many things to learn after graduation?\n#Person2#: You have no choice, so you'd better adjust your thoughts to be ready to learn anything at any time.","summary":"#Person1# feels hard to find a good job after graduation and feels bad about learning at the job while Susan accepts work and life-long study positively. Susan suggests #Person1# adjust thoughts and be ready to learn.","topic":"attitude towards work"}
{"fname":"train_1709","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me what the unit price of such carpet is?\n#Person2#: Of course, here is the catalogue and the price list. You can have a look. We also have many other kinds of carpets.\n#Person1#: The price seems acceptable for me. But I want to check whether you can supply the carpets now if we order some?\n#Person2#: Of course we can. We can provide the quantity you ask for.\n#Person1#: That's very good. Shall we sign a contract now?\n#Person2#: No problem. Let's check the terms of contract.","summary":"#Person1# accepts the carpet's price. #Person2# has the supply from stock, so They sign a contract.","topic":"contract of carpet"}
{"fname":"train_1710","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I've been here for nearly two months, but I still haven't found a job. Do you think you can find one for me?\n#Person1#: Don't worry, we'll try to help you. Will you please fill out this form?\n#Person2#: What's this form for?\n#Person1#: This is for registration. After you have given us your personal details, we'll match these against new jobs as they come in. And we'll contact you when there is a job that suits you.\n#Person2#: That's great. But how long do I have to wait?\n#Person1#: Maybe several weeks, maybe several months. It's hard to tell.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear. How can I wait for such a long time?\n#Person1#: Actually, many jobs are filled by people who select vacancies from the display boards there.\n#Person2#: Then, what do you think I should do?\n#Person1#: My advice is to keep looking for jobs yourself. Check the job boards at the job center regularly and check the newspapers daily. If you have friends or relatives here, ask them for help, too.\n#Person2#: I see. Thank you very much for your advice. Bye.\n#Person1#: Keep in touch.","summary":"#Person2# wants a job, so #Person1# asks #Person2# to register and someone will contact #Person2# in several weeks or months. #Person2# thinks it's too long, so #Person1# provides extra advice.","topic":"look for job"}
{"fname":"train_1711","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I offer you here?\n#Person2#: I came here to ask for some information.\n#Person1#: Ok. Please go ahead.\n#Person2#: I bought a pair of trousers last year, which I like the best. But this year they don't fit me very well. They're tight in the waist, baggy at the knees. Can you make some alterations?\n#Person1#: Oh, we are skillful in doing that. You can trust us. Our shop has a history of more than 20 years.\n#Person2#: It seems I find the right place.\n#Person1#: Yes, absolutely! We have a very good reputation in the neighborhood.\n#Person2#: When can I have my trousers if I bring it to you tomorrow?\n#Person1#: If you like you can wait here. They will be ready in one hour and a half.\n#Person2#: All right. See you tomorrow.","summary":"#Person2#'s favorite trousers are unfit this year. So #Person2# wants #Person1# to make some alterations. #Person1# lets #Person2# trust their quality. #Person2# will bring the trousers tomorrow.","topic":"alter trousers"}
{"fname":"train_1712","dialogue":"#Person1#: But what if I don't win what I bid on?\n#Person2#: Then it wasn't meant to be. Some people have put up a hard fight for some items I bid on. But I was the sole bidder for this bag and got it dirt-cheap.\n#Person1#: It seems that you can e-mail the seller and ask questions.\n#Person2#: Sure. I've even e-mailed some people who had bought from the person who sold this bag.\n#Person1#: And people are honest?\n#Person2#: They said he was an honest and professional businessman. But that's the exciting part. It's kind of like gambling. . .","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a bid. #Person2# talks about the experience of getting a bag dirt-cheap and some tricks in bids.","topic":"the bid"}
{"fname":"train_1713","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you sure you know where this bus goes?\n#Person2#: It should go to Altadena.\n#Person1#: What do you mean it should?\n#Person2#: I'm not completely sure if it really does.\n#Person1#: Dude, are we on the right bus?\n#Person2#: I'm almost positive that this is the right one.\n#Person1#: It doesn't look like we're on our way to Altadena.\n#Person2#: We have been riding this bus for a long time.\n#Person1#: What does that sign say?\n#Person2#: I think it says Temple City.\n#Person1#: Yup, I'm never trusting you with the bus schedules again.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. But at least we know which bus to catch to get back where we started.\n#Person1#: Yeah, at least.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# should go to Altadena but take the wrong bus to Temple City.","topic":"wrong destination"}
{"fname":"train_1714","dialogue":"#Person1#: That's it! I've had it with this TV! We need to get a new one. The signal is so bad. It's ridiculous. All of our friends have nice TVs. It's high time we joined them.\n#Person2#: You don't want to get one of those 3D TVs, do you?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm not sure. All I know is that I want something with a big screen,and the most important thing is a clear picture.\n#Person2#: Oh, you mean like the one our neighbor bought the other day?\n#Person1#: Yeah. They have fantastic sound, too.\n#Person2#: This all sounds a little expensive to me. I'm not sure if we have the money, even if we didn't go on vacation.\n#Person1#: Hey, look at this ad in the paper! They're having a special sale on TVs. This one is only $300! And even the biggest ones are only $500.\n#Person2#: Well, I think we can afford that. Let's go check out that sale!","summary":"#Person1# complains about the TV and wants a new one with clear pictures. #Person2# worries about money. However, #Person1# finds a TV ad and they are going to have a look at the sales.","topic":"new TV"}
{"fname":"train_1715","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Robert speaking.\n#Person2#: Hi, it's Emma. I'm glad you're there. It's about our appointment on Wednesday morning. I'm afraid I can't make it now.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's a shame.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. There was a change in my business partner's plan. And Wednesday is the only day she is able to see me.\n#Person1#: That's okay. But we need to find another date.\n#Person2#: I could manage sometime Thursday. How about you?\n#Person1#: Sorry, I got an important meeting all day. What about Friday?\n#Person2#: I'll go to an exhibition in the morning, but I could come to your office after that.\n#Person1#: Great! Look forward to seeing you then. Bye!","summary":"Emma can't make the appointment with Robert on Wednesday. Ultimately, they decide to meet on Friday.","topic":"change the appointment"}
{"fname":"train_1716","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Tompkins. Our newspaper is going to print an article about new products. Could you tell me about the new home your company has built? I understand it promises to be a model for the houses of the future.\n#Person2#: Certainly. The idea is not to have a house full of different things. This is a complete home system. It will make people's lives easier.\n#Person1#: OK! So tell me how this house will make my life easier?\n#Person2#: When you arrive at the front door, you won't need a key. The door will open with a touch of your finger. You'll be able to call your refrigerator when you're at the grocery store and find out how much you need to buy. Isn't it wonderful?\n#Person1#: Can I call the washing machine as well?\n#Person2#: Sure. But you won't need to. The house comes with a robot. It is programmed to clean the house and do the washing.\n#Person1#: What does it cost?\n#Person2#: A million dollars.\n#Person1#: A million dollars! It will be the 22nd century before I can afford to buy one!","summary":"#Person1# interviews Tompkins about the new home his company builds. It's a complete home system with a convenient living function and a cleaning robot. It costs a million dollars.","topic":"expensive modern home"}
{"fname":"train_1717","dialogue":"#Person1#: English Language Center. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm calling to find out more information about your program. For example, what kind of courses do you offer?\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, the purpose of our program is to provide language learning opportunities to this area's community [Uh-hum], whether a student's goal is to master basic functional language skills, let's say, for his or her job, or to study intensively to enter a US college or university.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'm calling for a friend who is interested in attending a US university.\n#Person1#: And that's the kind of, uh, instruction that we provide, from basic communication courses to content-based classes such as computer literacy, intercultural communication, and business English.\n#Person2#: Great. What are your application deadlines for the next semester?\n#Person1#: Well, we ask applicants to apply no later than two months before the semester begins. [Uh-hum] This gives us time to process the application and issue the student's I-20.\n#Person2#: An I-20?\n#Person1#: Oh, an I-20 is a form that indicates that we are giving permission for the student to study in our program, and then the student takes this form to the US embassy in his or her country to apply for the F-1 student visa.\n#Person2#: Alright. What is the tuition for a full-time student?\n#Person1#: It's two thousand thirty dollars.\n#Person2#: And how does one apply?\n#Person1#: Well, we can send you an application and you can mail it back to us, or you can fill out our application that's online at our Web site.\n#Person2#: And are there other materials I would need to send in addition to the application form?\n#Person1#: Uh, yes. You would need to send in a $35 non-refundable application fee [Uh-huh], a sponsorship form indicating who will be responsible financially for the student while studying in our program, and a bank statement showing that you or your sponsor has sufficient funds to cover tuition expenses and living costs for the entire year of study.\n#Person2#: And how can I send these materials to you?\n#Person1#: You can either send the application packet by regular mail or you can fax it.\n#Person2#: And the application fee?\n#Person1#: We accept money orders, travelers checks, or credit cards.\n#Person2#: Alright. I think that's about it.\n#Person1#: Okay great.\n#Person2#: Oh and what is your name?\n#Person1#: Ok. My name is Tony Nelson. You can just call and ask for me.\n#Person2#: Great. Thank you for help.\n#Person1#: No problem and please don't hesitate to call again if you have any other questions.\n#Person2#: Okay. Goodbye.","summary":"Tony Nelson from the Language Center answers #Person2#'s questions about the English learning program for attending a US university. The center provides communication courses to content-based classes, applicants should apply two months before semesters and get I-20. The $2300 full-time tuition fee should be paid by money orders, travelers' checks, or credit cards. Materials including an application, a sponsorship form, and a bank statement can be sent by mail or fax.","topic":"English learning program"}
{"fname":"train_1718","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've gotta hand it to you, you really did a good job! \n#Person2#: So glad that you think so! \n#Person1#: I think you deserve a promotion. \n#Person2#: Oh, really? Thanks a lot... well, I still have a lot to learn, I guess. ","summary":"#Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s work.","topic":"Praise work achievements"}
{"fname":"train_1719","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look! This place is so big. \n#Person2#: It has to be. Soccer is the number one sport throughout Europe. In the States we have the Big Three, baseball, football and basketball, but there is only the Big One here in Europe, soccer. \n#Person1#: Can you play soccer, John? \n#Person2#: I never have. I think my high school had a team, but I went out for baseball. Did you join any sports teams in school, Lily? \n#Person1#: In high school, I went out for track for 400 meter and 800 meter runs. \n#Person2#: Wow, those are races. \n#Person1#: Yeah. That's probably why I didn't do very well at them. Were you a good baseball player? \n#Person2#: I was so so. Anyways, let's exercise a little. ","summary":"John says soccer is important in Europe. Then, John and Lily talk about the sports they play in school. However, they didn't do well.","topic":"talk about sports"}
{"fname":"train_1720","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you had any kind of punishment in your college? \n#Person2#: Yes, but it was many years ago. \n#Person1#: What was it for? \n#Person2#: I was a naughty boy and I played hooky. So the school gave me a punishment to clear the classroom for a week. ","summary":"#Person2# is punished for playing hooky.","topic":"punishment in college"}
{"fname":"train_1721","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you and James are engaged at last. \n#Person2#: Yes, we are. \n#Person1#: When are you getting married? \n#Person2#: In the spring. \n#Person1#: Oh, lovely. Where's the wedding going to be? \n#Person2#: Well. . we're not sure yet, probably in St. Albans. \n#Person1#: Oh, yes, your parents live there, don't they? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. \n#Person1#: Where are you going to live after you're married? \n#Person2#: We're going to buy a flat or a small house somewhere in South London. \n#Person1#: Are you going to give up your job? \n#Person2#: Yes, probably but I may look for another one when we're settled in. ","summary":"#Person2# is going to get married to James in spring and to live in South London. #Person2# also might change the job.","topic":"Plan after marriage"}
{"fname":"train_1722","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have had some really horrible headaches lately. \n#Person2#: How long have your headaches been going on? \n#Person1#: I get headaches occasionally, but they have been really bad lately. \n#Person2#: Any unusual amounts of stress in your life going on right now? \n#Person1#: I am getting ready to take my GRE. \n#Person2#: Have you been able to sleep regular hours? \n#Person1#: It has been hard for me to sleep with a bad headache. \n#Person2#: Has anything hit you in the head lately? \n#Person1#: I hit my head on a cupboard door a week ago. \n#Person2#: Let's have you come back in a few days and see how you feel. ","summary":"#Person1# tells the doctor that #Person1#'s occasional headaches get worse lately with GRE, a collision and bad sleep. #Person2# lets #Person1# come back to check in a few days.","topic":"terrible headache"}
{"fname":"train_1723","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take your order now? \n#Person2#: Yes, please. What's special today? Any special recommendations? \n#Person1#: Certainly. I would recommend 'Songshuguiyu'. \n#Person2#: The name sounds fascinating. What is it exactly? \n#Person1#: Well, it is sweet and sour fried Mandarin fish. \n#Person2#: Sorry, I'm not interested in vinegar. \n#Person1#: Then, how about this one? \n#Person2#: OK. I'll have that. \n#Person1#: Very good. Could I serve you anything else? \n#Person2#: Thank you. That's enough. \n#Person1#: My pleasure. Just a little while, your order will be ready very soon. Please enjoy your lunch. \n#Person2#: Thanks. ","summary":"#Person1# recommends #Person2# to order 'Songshuguiyu'. #Person2# doesn't like vinegar and orders something else.","topic":"order lunch"}
{"fname":"train_1724","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you get the injury playing football, Jim?\n#Person2#: Yes, one of the boys kicked my foot instead of the ball.\n#Person1#: The best thing for you to do is to rest your leg for 48 hours.\n#Person2#: When can I go back to school?\n#Person1#: You can go back in 4 days. But you'll need to avoid sports for a month.","summary":"Jim got injured when playing football. #Person1# suggests Jim have a rest.","topic":"football injury"}
{"fname":"train_1725","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nancy what's wrong with you? You look up it down.\n#Person2#: Yes, my credit card bill has just arrived. I'm in debt now.\n#Person1#: Well. How much have you overdrawn last month?\n#Person2#: 3000 yuan.\n#Person1#: 3000 yuan? You have over spent too much.\n#Person2#: I have no other choice. 2 friends of mine held birthday parties last month. I spent a lot on the birthday presents.\n#Person1#: What about the rest?\n#Person2#: Well, some was spent on get-together parties with friends. Some on make up, some on clothes and some on food.\n#Person1#: You better change your consumption habit. Otherwise, you will get into the financial trouble soon.\n#Person2#: I think so.","summary":"Nancy has 3000 yuan overdraft on birthday presents, parties and daily necessities. #Person1# suggests Nancy change the consumption habit.","topic":"overdraft"}
{"fname":"train_1726","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Do you still have an apartment left?\n#Person2#: Yes, there is still a one bedroom-apartment left. Do you want to rent it?\n#Person1#: Yes, but do you rent rooms by the week? I only want to rent the apartment for 2 weeks. I'm not staying here for long.\n#Person2#: Yes, but you need to pay $60.00 a week and the rent is just $200 a month.\n#Person1#: That's fine with me. Can I move in today?\n#Person2#: Sure, the apartment is just a 5 minute walk away from here. Now I'll show you to it.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rent an apartment for two weeks. #Person2# says it would be more expensive to rent by weeks. But #Person1# won't stay long and #Person2# shows the apartment.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1727","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look a little uncomfortable. What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Oh, I just don't eat Thai food very much.\n#Person1#: Would you like me to order you something else or would you rather go to that new Italian restaurant?\n#Person2#: No, we came here to eat, so let's eat. Maybe I'll just add some salt.\n#Person1#: Really? It's no problem. I don't want you to feel forced into eating something you don't like.\n#Person2#: It's fine really. I need to try new things.","summary":"#Person2# looks uncomfortable because #Person2# doesn't like Thai food. #Person1# suggests they order some other food or change the restaurant. #Person2# refuses.","topic":"Thai food"}
{"fname":"train_1728","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Tina, how's the Spanish course going?\n#Person2#: Tough, our teacher is using a lot of authentic material. You know, stuff, off the radio and TV. He even tapes conversations with his friends and uses them in class.\n#Person1#: So, what are some of the things that make it difficult?\n#Person2#: Well, the speed for a start.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: You know, they just talk so fast. I can't understand every word.\n#Person1#: Maybe you shouldn't try?\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Well, maybe you should just listen to the keywords, you know, the most important words.\n#Person2#: But how do I know what they are?\n#Person1#: Well, there usually the words with the most stress.","summary":"Tina thinks Spanish is hard because of the fast speaking speed. #Person2# suggests Tina listen to the keywords.","topic":"learning Spanish"}
{"fname":"train_1729","dialogue":"#Person1#: A :: You must be Wily. It's nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: B :: Nice to meet you, Mr. Wilson.\n#Person1#: A :: Tim, please. Please be seated.\n#Person2#: B :: Thank you.\n#Person1#: A :: So, Wily, you have been with IBM for two years, ready for change?\n#Person2#: B :: Well, I think I'm ready for new challenges.","summary":"Wily tells Tim Wily is ready for challenges in a new job position.","topic":"greetings"}
{"fname":"train_1730","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I have a question.\n#Person1#: What do you need to know?\n#Person2#: I need to take the driver's course. How many hours do I need?\n#Person1#: It depends on what you're trying to do with the completion of the course.\n#Person2#: I need to get my license.\n#Person1#: You're going to need to complete six hours.\n#Person2#: How many hours a day can I do?\n#Person1#: You can do two hours a day for three days.\n#Person2#: That's all I need to do to finish?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's all you need to do.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'll get back to you.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# how many hours of the driver's course #Person2# needs to take to get a driver's license.","topic":"take driver's courses"}
{"fname":"train_1731","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need a taxi, please.\n#Person2#: We have various transportation services. Would you prefer a private vehicle?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. A taxi is just fine.\n#Person2#: May I suggest a limo? It's nice to pamper yourself.\n#Person1#: I don't want anything except a taxi, thank you.\n#Person2#: I understand. And where will you be going?\n#Person1#: Rockefeller Center.\n#Person2#: And what time would you like to be picked up?\n#Person1#: The sooner the better.\n#Person2#: A taxi will be here shortly, sir.\n#Person1#: Great! And remember, a taxi, not a limo.\n#Person2#: A taxi it is, sir.","summary":"#Person1# needs a taxi as soon as possible. #Person2# offers help and recommends some other services but gets refused.","topic":"call a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_1732","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong with you? You look pale.\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, I feel hot and cold.\n#Person1#: When did the trouble start?\n#Person2#: I was sick most of the night.\n#Person1#: It sounds like you are coming down with the flu. Let me take your temperature.\n#Person2#: Have I got a high fever?\n#Person1#: Yes, thirty-eight point seven. Do you have a headache, chest or throat pain?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: Now, let me have a look at you. I'd like to listen to your chest. Now breathe in, a deep breath, that's it Cough, now again. I want to examine your throat, too. Open wide, say ' Ah - - '\n#Person2#: Aaaaahh, aaaaahh.\n#Person1#: Yes, it does look a bit sore. Let's take an X-ray of your chest and give you a few tests.\n#Person2#: All right, thanks.\n#Person1#: The tests showed nothing wrong. A slight viral infection.\n#Person2#: What shall I do today?\n#Person1#: I'm giving you some antibiotics and aspirins. Take an aspirin when you've got a fever, and take one antibiotic capsule every four hours, and go home and rest in bed for two days. Drink plenty of water, then you'll feel better. Here's the prescription.","summary":"#Person1# examines #Person2#'s temperature, chest, and throat, gives #Person2# a few tests, and finds #Person2# gets a slight viral infection. #Person1# gives #Person2# some advice and the prescription.","topic":"get a flu"}
{"fname":"train_1733","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Ruth. Did I wake you up?\n#Person1#: No, I was just about to get up. What's up, Carl?\n#Person2#: Listen, I am calling to confirm what you said yesterday. Are we supposed to meet at the Chinatown terminal of the Avenue B bus or D bus?\n#Person1#: B as in boy. You should get off at the last stop in Chinatown.\n#Person2#: Oh, you mean Canal Street?\n#Person1#: That's the wrong direction. Canal Street is on the other side of Chinatown.\n#Person2#: Oh, I get it. When did we decide to meet?\n#Person1#: At 10, 45. Is Ann coming along?\n#Person2#: I cannot get hold of her yet.\n#Person1#: See you around, Carl.\n#Person2#: See you later.","summary":"Carl is calling to Ruth to confirm the location and the time of their meeting. Ruth asks if Ann is coming along. Carl is not sure.","topic":"confirmation"}
{"fname":"train_1734","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doris, I'm glad you're home. I'm terrified. I don't know what to do!\n#Person2#: What is it? What happened?\n#Person1#: I think someone is stalking me.\n#Person2#: No, it can't be. Really? Who?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I saw him the first time Tuesday. He was at the cafe. I noticed he was looking at me a lot. Not just the usual looking, but staring. He just kept staring at me. He didn't stop.\n#Person2#: What did you do?\n#Person1#: I didn't do anything. Finally, he left. But then I saw him again today. Outside the shoe store. Near the cafe. I went into a CD store and pretended I was looking at CD's. But then he came in too.\n#Person2#: Did he leave when you left?\n#Person1#: Yes. Then I noticed he was on the sidewalk behind me. He was following me.\n#Person2#: What did you do?","summary":"#Person1# tells Doris that someone is stalking #Person1# and #Person1# has seen the stalker twice. #Person1# is terrified.","topic":"being stalked"}
{"fname":"train_1735","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Mrs. Smith.\n#Person2#: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother.\n#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?\n#Person2#: She's very fond of detective stories?\n#Person1#: I see. Has she read any detective stories?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes!\n#Person1#: Do you know if she's read this one?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but she probably won't remember if she has! She's very forgetful!\n#Person1#: Ah! She has a bad memory. How old is she?\n#Person2#: She's eighty-seven.\n#Person1#: I suggest you take this book. It's very exciting.\n#Person2#: Thank you. That's a good idea. she likes exciting books. Can you suggest another one?","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to recommend some detective stories for #Person1#'s mother.","topic":"look for books"}
{"fname":"train_1736","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I have a problem with this check.\n#Person1#: What's wrong?\n#Person2#: I wrote out a check for $ 100 and it bounced.\n#Person1#: Do you have enough money in your checking account?\n#Person2#: I believe so.\n#Person1#: Give me a moment, and I'll check.\n#Person2#: All right. Thanks.\n#Person1#: You only have $ 57 left in your checking account.\n#Person2#: That's impossible.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but that's what our records show.\n#Person2#: Okay. Thanks. Have a nice day.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2#'s check bounced because the money left in #Person2#'s account is not enough, despite #Person2# believing otherwise.","topic":"a check"}
{"fname":"train_1737","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, I am Monica. Are you Mr. White, the manager of finance department? I am the newcomer and also working in the finance department.\n#Person2#: Yes, that is me. Nice to meet you, Monica. Welcome on board!\n#Person1#: Thank you. I am very happy to have my own office now. I'Ve never had one before. It is very nice.\n#Person2#: Well, we have nicer things than that in this company. You will find out soon.\n#Person1#: Really? What could that be?\n#Person2#: Well, I bet you will love them too. If you need help, just ask me any time. I am in the next door. You can also reach me through the extension 508.\n#Person1#: That is very kind of you. Thank you very much.","summary":"Monica is a newcomer. Her manager Mr. White welcomes her and is willing to offer help at any time.","topic":"welcome a newcomer"}
{"fname":"train_1738","dialogue":"#Person1#: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When is it that you are leaving?\n#Person2#: In just three weeks, and I am excited. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel agency to buy my plane ticket and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone.\n#Person1#: You are not going to give it up, are you?\n#Person2#: No way. I'll never find another apartment around here. But I don't like the idea of paying three months'rent on an empty apartment, either.\n#Person1#: I don't blame you. Perhaps you could sublet it.\n#Person2#: Yes, but whom to?\n#Person1#: Mmm. . . let me think. Oh, I know just a person. An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas, is coming here to do some research this summer, from June to August.\n#Person2#: That's exactly when I'll be away. It sounds ideal, as long as the landlord agrees.\n#Person1#: Tell you what, I'll be calling Jim late this week anyway, so I'll mention it to him then.\n#Person2#: Well, thanks, Bill. Let me know what happens. That extra money will really come in handy.","summary":"#Person2# is going to travel to Europe for about three months, but #Person2# hasn't figured out how to deal with #Person2#'s apartment. #Person1# suggests #Person2# sublet it and recommends a colleague for #Person2#. #Person2# is thankful.","topic":"sublet the apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1739","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ah, Michelle, hi. I was hoping to see you. How have you been? How's the family?\n#Person2#: Oh, hello, Mr. Campbell. I'm fine and Jack's doing well. How are you?\n#Person1#: I'm fine thanks. I got your report this morning. Thank's for that. Are you joining the conference today?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm leaving at four pm.\n#Person1#: Good, well we can discuss this more then, but I think the figures are looking very good for this quarter.\n#Person2#: Yes, me too.\n#Person1#: I'm planning to discuss the advertising budget at the conference. I don't think we should continue with the TV advertising.","summary":"Mr. Campbell and Michelle are going to join a conference to discuss Michelle's report and the advertising budget.","topic":"join a conference"}
{"fname":"train_1740","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you say when she told you the news?\n#Person2#: I calmed up. And finally, I asked her to chew the cud for such an important decision. I could not have the heart to disappoint her with a blunt refusal.\n#Person1#: But I put my foot down and insisted on her forgetting that.\n#Person2#: How could have the heart to do that? She needs warmth and help.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't agree with #Person1#'s blunt refusal to a girl who needs warmth and help.","topic":"an important decision"}
{"fname":"train_1741","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look like being on cloud nine.\n#Person2#: I am.\n#Person1#: What has made you so happy?\n#Person2#: I think I'm in love.\n#Person1#: Are you? Who's the lucky girl?\n#Person2#: Her name is Jenny.\n#Person1#: How did you meet her?\n#Person2#: We are in the same math class. Our teacher sat us next to each other.\n#Person1#: What do you like best about her?\n#Person2#: She's very funny. She makes me laugh all the time.\n#Person1#: I guess it was fate working to bring you together.\n#Person2#: Whatever brought us together, I'm happy.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is so happy because #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s in love with Jenny who sat next to #Person2# in math class.","topic":"fall in love"}
{"fname":"train_1742","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have some good news for you.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: Jenny is getting married.\n#Person2#: Great! Who's the bridegroom?\n#Person1#: Tom, that lucky guy.\n#Person2#: The guy always hands the girls in a line. When did he propose?\n#Person1#: Last week, It said that he fell in love with Jenny at Mrs. Whit's party last Monday as soon as he saw her.\n#Person2#: My gosh! How romantic! When's the big day?\n#Person1#: July 4, the National Holiday.\n#Person2#: Will it be a church wedding or a civil ceremony?\n#Person1#: Jenny plans to hold it in church.\n#Person2#: Who is the best man?\n#Person1#: Guess!\n#Person2#: Nobody is OK, but you!\n#Person1#: You know, Tom is my best friend and he asked me to be his best man.\n#Person2#: Did you promise him?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Jenny and Tom are getting married and #Person1# will be the best man.","topic":"some good news"}
{"fname":"train_1743","dialogue":"#Person1#: It rumored that Jean is fooling around with another woman's husband.\n#Person2#: You gossip! What's the basis of your opinion?\n#Person1#: Someone declared that he saw it.\n#Person2#: I don't believe it. Jean is such a kind lady. How could she do this?\n#Person1#: Who knows? You can't judge a book by its cover.\n#Person2#: Maybe!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# a gossip and #Person2# doesn't believe it.","topic":"a rumor"}
{"fname":"train_1744","dialogue":"#Person1#: not a single email until now? it's already twelve o'clock. I can't believe it!\n#Person2#: can't bear it, right? I've been there before. I'll feel comfortable if no one calls me or sends me text messages, like there is something missing.\n#Person1#: yeah, that's right. If no one sends me test messages, I'll go crazy.\n#Person2#: actually, this is a kind of addiction called ' infomania ' or ' information overload '.\n#Person1#: addiction? checking emails and text messages often can be called an addiction? no way!\n#Person2#: yes, it is. Do you consider a frequent check of your income emails to be an integral part of your working day?\n#Person1#: absolutely.\n#Person2#: do you have your cell phone with you wherever you go and check text messages and phone calls from time to time?\n#Person1#: yeah, it's a must. Otherwise, I may miss important phone calls and text messages.\n#Person2#: do you open all your IM tools whenever you're using a computer?\n#Person1#: yes. MSN, QQ, Skype, Google Talk, Ali wangwang, everything, so that I'll be in touch with all friends and relatives.\n#Person2#: now I can tell you're definitely addicted to the overflow of information.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# may get an addiction called 'information overload' because #Person1# frequently checks messages and emails and has #Person1#'s phone all the time.","topic":"information overload"}
{"fname":"train_1745","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I've been waiting here for 15 mins. Do you know how often does No. 3 run?\n#Person2#: Oh, it runs every 20 mins. You must have missed it, when you came here. It should be here any minute now.\n#Person1#: It seems that you have got here at a good time. Do you have a bus schedule?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. You can go to the Transport Department to get yourself a bus schedule and a bus route map.\n#Person1#: I see, thank you.","summary":"#Person2# finds #Person1# missed a bus but says the bus should arrive soon. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get a bus schedule from the Transport Department.","topic":"miss a bus"}
{"fname":"train_1746","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, sir. Is there anything I can help you find?\n#Person2#: Um. . . Uh. . . I'm just looking, thanks.\n#Person1#: Need a gift for your girlfriend or wife?\n#Person2#: No, no, no. I'm just browsing. Thanks anyway.\n#Person1#: Well, if you need anything, just ask.\n#Person2#: Um. . . well, where's the men's shoe department?\n#Person1#: It's on the third floor. Turn left when you get off the escalator.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how to get to the men's shoe department.","topic":"buy shoes"}
{"fname":"train_1747","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so hungry. Shall we go eat now, Rick?\n#Person2#: Sure. Where do you want to go? Are you in the mood for anything in particular?\n#Person1#: How about some dumplings? I just can't get enough of them.\n#Person2#: Dumplings again? ! Oh, Amy, let's try something new!\n#Person1#: Well, what do you have in mind?\n#Person2#: How about the Mongolian hot pot?\n#Person1#: Oh, it's too spicy for me. Don't you remember last time when I tasted the lamb? It Was so spicy my eyes teared up!\n#Person2#: Maybe we can try'Yuanyang pot'this time. You can choose the non-spicy soup base.\n#Person1#: Sounds great. Do they serve noodles? I am in the mood for some tasty noodles as well.\n#Person2#: Yes. The sliced noodles they offer are among the most authentic Shanti cuisines.\n#Person1#: Great. Let's go!\n#Person2#: Wait a minute. Let me throw on a sweater.","summary":"Amy and Rick are discussing what to eat. Finally, they agree to have the Yuanyang pot.","topic":"have a meal"}
{"fname":"train_1748","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are things still going badly with your houseguest?\n#Person2#: Getting worse. Now he's eating me out of house and home. I'Ve tried talking to him but it all goes in one ear and out the other. He makes himself at home, which is fine. But what really gets me is that yesterday he walked into the living room in the raw and I had company over! That was the last straw.\n#Person1#: Leo, I really think you're beating around the bush with this guy. I know he used to be your best friend in college, but I really think it's time to lay down the law.\n#Person2#: You're right. Everything is probably going to come to a head tonight. I'll keep you informed.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s houseguest is getting worse, so #Person1# suggests #Person2# lay down the law.","topic":"a bad houseguest"}
{"fname":"train_1749","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is my schedule for today, Miss Liu?\n#Person2#: Yes, you are supposed to meet the president at ten fifteen this morning. Then, you have a lunch appointment with Mr. Clark. And this afternoon at three you are scheduled to speak before a group of seminar participants.\n#Person1#: Do you have the meeting report ready?\n#Person2#: Certainly.","summary":"Miss Liu tells #Person1# the schedule for today.","topic":"daily schedule"}
{"fname":"train_1750","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, would you like to be our guide?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: It's our first time to be here, so would you please arrange a schedule for us?\n#Person2#: With pleasure. I think we should go to the palace first.\n#Person1#: When was the palace built?","summary":"#Person2# would like to be #Person1#'s guide and arranges a schedule.","topic":"be a guide"}
{"fname":"train_1751","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm trying to choose a gift.\n#Person1#: Did you have anything particular in mind?\n#Person2#: No, but I'd like to get something typical in this region.\n#Person1#: Well, we have some handmade products. Let me show you some.\n#Person2#: They're quite nice. But I'm afraid they're quite a bit expensive.\n#Person1#: About how much were you planning to spend?\n#Person2#: No more than one hundred yuan.\n#Person1#: Oh, in that case. This one is OK.\n#Person2#: Oh! It's perfect. I think I'll take it. Would you wrap it, please?\n#Person1#: OK. Wait for a moment, please.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# choose a gift under one hundred yuan.","topic":"choose a gift"}
{"fname":"train_1752","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't find my glasses and I can't see anything. Can you help me find a few things?\n#Person2#: No problem. What are you looking for?\n#Person1#: My laptop, do you see it?\n#Person2#: Yes, your laptop is on the chair.\n#Person1#: Where's my book?\n#Person2#: Which one?\n#Person1#: The dictionary.\n#Person2#: It's under the table.\n#Person1#: Where's my pencil?\n#Person2#: There's a pencil in front of the lamp.\n#Person1#: That's not a pencil. That's a pen.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry. There is a pencil behind the cup.\n#Person1#: How about my backpack? Do you know where that is?\n#Person2#: It's in between the wall and the bed.\n#Person1#: Where are my shoes?\n#Person2#: They're on the left side of the TV.\n#Person1#: I don't see them.\n#Person2#: Sorry, I made a mistake. They're on the right side of the TV.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: Oh, and here are your glasses. They were next to your cell phone.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# find several things because #Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s glasses and #Person1# cannot see anything. #Person2# finds #Person1#'s glasses at last.","topic":"find things"}
{"fname":"train_1753","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need help picking out a lotion.\n#Person2#: It would be my pleasure to help you. What do you need help with?\n#Person1#: I picked up some poison oak while hiking, and I can't stop itching.\n#Person2#: We have Techne, and it is available in lotion or cream.\n#Person1#: Do you find that one works better than the other?\n#Person2#: I have heard that the cream is longer lasting.\n#Person1#: Is there anything I can take that will help with the itching?\n#Person2#: If you take an antihistamine, that would help a lot.\n#Person1#: Thank you for helping me figure out what to do with my poison oak.\n#Person2#: It was a pleasure. Come back anytime.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# pick out Techne in cream and recommends a medicine to help with the itching.","topic":"figure out problems"}
{"fname":"train_1754","dialogue":"#Person1#: I put in two quarters for a coke, but nothing came out of the machine.\n#Person2#: Really? Let me check it.\n#Person1#: I'm sure it's broken.\n#Person2#: No, ma'am. I'm afraid you put in only one quarter and one dime.","summary":"#Person2# says #Person1# didn't put enough money in the machine despite #Person1# believing otherwise.","topic":"check a machine"}
{"fname":"train_1755","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would my new duties be?\n#Person2#: Your main responsibility is trouble-shooting between top management and the general employees.\n#Person1#: Will I have the chance to take business trip abroad once in a while?\n#Person2#: Yes, you definitely will.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s new duties and admits #Person1#'s chance to take business trips abroad.","topic":"responsibility"}
{"fname":"train_1756","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is the college search going?\n#Person2#: It's a huge headache. I have no idea what I want to do.\n#Person1#: But don't you want to study music? Shouldn't it be easy?\n#Person2#: It should be, but there are too many options. My grades are good enough that I have a lot of choices, but after that. . .\n#Person1#: I know. You have to decide if you want to attend a school in a city or in the country, a big school or a small school, a public or private school. . .\n#Person2#: Yup, you understand. And my parents are trying to pressure me into going to a Catholic college. They both attended one and think that it combines a good education with good discipline. And the tuition 3 is usually pretty low.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, don't forget to talk to the college counselor at the school. He usually gives good advice and can help point you in the right direction. He gave me some information, and next week I'm going to take a look at some of the colleges he recommended.\n#Person2#: Thanks for the information. And good luck in your college search.","summary":"#Person2# has difficulty in choosing a college to go because there are too many options. #Person1# suggests #Person2# talk to the school counselor.","topic":"college research"}
{"fname":"train_1757","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Peace Hotel.\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm calling from Beijing. I'd like to reserve a double room with a bath from tonight on for five days, please.\n#Person1#: A moment, please. I'll check our room availability for these days. . . Yes, that's all right. What's your name please?\n#Person2#: John Smith. J-O-H-N S-M-I-T-H.","summary":"John Smith calls a hotel to reserve a room.","topic":"order a room"}
{"fname":"train_1758","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I want to remit 1, 000 yuan to my sister in Shanghai.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this form.\n#Person2#: OK. . . Do I need to put on my sister's name for the receiver?\n#Person1#: Yes. You must put on her name and address.\n#Person2#: OK, I see. Here you are. Is that OK now?\n#Person1#: Let me check. Yes. Your 1, 000 remittance, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are. What is the rate?\n#Person1#: This rate is one percent. That will be 10 yuan.\n#Person2#: OK. When will this remittance arrive?\n#Person1#: Generally it will arrive within three days.\n#Person2#: That's good.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# remit 1000 yuan to #Person2#'s sister.","topic":"remit money"}
{"fname":"train_1759","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where central Park Street is?\n#Person2#: Turn right at the third light and then go straight for two blocks.\n#Person1#: Is it far?\n#Person2#: No. It's only a ten-minute walk.\n#Person1#: I see. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the way to central Park Street","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_1760","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I'm not sure. It sounds as if the movie is rather violent for us.\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's very famous. The director won some kind of award. Peter saw it a few months ago, and according to him, some of it was violent, but it was all done in a very 'matter-of-fact' way. Nothing to... eh... you know...\n#Person1#: OK, then. I suppose it will make a change from comedies.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# although the film is rather violent, it is famous. #Person1# is convinced.","topic":"a movie"}
{"fname":"train_1761","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are your French lessons going?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm no longer taking French lessons.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding? You told me you made up your mind to study French well this summer. Didn't you sign up for the four-week course?\n#Person2#: I did. But the teacher told me not to come back any more after only one week and he returned my money for the remaining three weeks.\n#Person1#: How come? I've never heard of a case like that before. Did you have a quarrel with your teacher?\n#Person2#: Of course not. At first everything went well and he was satisfied with me. But he got angry after I broke the class rules several times.\n#Person1#: It was your fault, I think. You'd gone too far.\n#Person2#: Perhaps. But I don't understand why he told me to stop coming. He was very kind, you know.\n#Person1#: Just forget it.","summary":"#Person2# is no longer taking French lessons because #Person2# has been kicked out for broking the class rules several times. #Person1# comforts #Person2#.","topic":"French lessons"}
{"fname":"train_1762","dialogue":"#Person1#: You must be Kelly. Thanks for coming. It's hard to find a good babysitter on a Friday night.\n#Person2#: I like watching kids, and I need the extra money. I'd like to talk to you about my new rate increases.","summary":"#Person1# thanks Kelly for coming as a babysitter. Kelly wants a raise.","topic":"express thanks"}
{"fname":"train_1763","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello? I would like to speak to Mr. Lee.\n#Person2#: This is Lee speaking.\n#Person1#: This is Linda, your old friend.\n#Person2#: Oh, how are you, Linda? I'm glad you called.\n#Person1#: Mr. Smith wrote to me that you were coming to our city. May I see you at your hotel right away?\n#Person2#: Please hold on a moment. I have to check my schedule. Yes, that's ail fight.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll be there in haft an hour.\n#Person2#: All right, I'll be expecting you.\n#Person1#: Oh, I almost forgot. What's your room number?\n#Person2#: It's the No. 311 on the second floor. Please call me if you can't find me.\n#Person1#: I'll do that. See you later.","summary":"Linda calls to Mr. Lee because she wants to visit Lee. Mr. Lee gladly agrees.","topic":"visit old friend"}
{"fname":"train_1764","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Tim. So, are you doing some last-minute shopping before the weekend?\n#Person2#: Well, actually, I'm looking for supplies to put together 72-hour kits for each member of my family.\n#Person1#: [A] 72-hour kit? What's that?\n#Person2#: Basically, a 72-hour kit contains emergency supplies you would need to sustain yourself for three days in case of an emergency, like an earthquake.\n#Person1#: An earthquake?! We haven't had an earthquake in years.\n#Person2#: Well, you never know; you have to be prepared. Hey, if earthquakes don't get you, it could be a flood, hurricane, snowstorm, power outage, fire, alien attack. [Alien attack!] Well, you never know. Think of any situation in which you might find yourself without the basic necessities of life, including shelter, food, and water, for over a period of time.\n#Person1#: Hum. So, what do you keep in a 42-hour, um, ... I mean 72-kit?\n#Person2#: Well, you should have enough food and water to last you three days, and you might want to pack a basic water filter or water purification tablets in case your only water source turns out to be a murky pool of bug-infested water. [Ugh!] Hey, sometimes you don't have a choice, and as for food, you should keep it simple: food that requires no preparation and that doesn't spoil. And no canned goods because they are often too heavy and bulky. [Okay, that makes sense.] And unless you have a can opener or the can has a pull-tab lid, you'll have to use a rock or something to open them. [Ah, instant mashed green beens.] Yeah, and oh, energy bars, beef jerky, and a mix of nuts, raisins, and chocolate are possibilities.\n#Person1#: Huh, the food might be nasty, but I guess you could survive ... barely.\n#Person2#: Well, the food doesn't have to taste bad; just select things that are easy to prepare, and you might want to include some basic comfort foods like a couple of candy bars. Then, you have to decide on the type of shelter you might need.\n#Person1#: A hotel sounds nice.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but that's really not an option. The reality is that you might have to evacuate to a shelter, possibly with hundreds or thousands of other people.\n#Person1#: That doesn't sound very fun ... everyone packed together like sardines in a can. Unsanitary conditions. Disease.\n#Person2#: Ah, now you're sounding paranoid, but if a shelter isn't available, you might be completely on your own, so I always pack an emergency sleeping bag or small, lightweight tent in the event that I have to survive on the street or in a park.\n#Person1#: Wow.\n#Person2#: And among other things, you should pack a flashlight, portable radio, extra batteries, a small first-aid kit, personal items like a toothbrush or toothpaste ... Having a change of clothing is also important.\n#Person1#: What about money? I have a credit card.\n#Person2#: Right. Like that's going to help when the power is out. You'd better be prepared with coins and cash, and having small bills is a must.\n#Person1#: So, what do you do to communicate with other family members in case you get separated?\n#Person2#: Oh, in that case? I always pack two-way radios to communicate with the group. You can never depend on cell phones. [Okay.] Plus, you should decide on a meeting point in case your family gets separated.\n#Person1#: Well, that sounds like a detailed plan, definitely.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's not all. You never know what weather conditions you might encounter, so packing a rain poncho, a jacket, and something to start a fire with could be very useful.\n#Person1#: Like Matches?\n#Person2#: Matches? If You drop those in a puddle of water, you're toast. You need to pack at least three forms of fire starter: a magnifying glass, a high-quality lighter, and waterproof matches.\n#Person1#: Wow. I never thought about those either. So, what do you do if you have small kids? They'd probably go stir-crazy under such conditions.\n#Person2#: You're exactly right, so a little extra preparation for them is needed. If you have to evacuate to a shelter to wait out a disaster, kids soon will be bored out of their minds, so you have to pack small card games, paper, or something like pencils or crayons to draw with.\n#Person1#: You know, preparing a 72-hour kit makes perfect sense ...\n#Person2#: Yeah, but most people thinking about it after it is too late.","summary":"Tim tells #Person1# that he is putting together 72-hour kits for his family in case of emergencies. They discuss what to prepare for a 72-hour kit, like food, water, shelter, fire starters, things for little kids, etc. #Person1# thinks a 72-hour kit makes perfect sense but #Person1# seems to believe it unnecessary, but Tim insists on its importance.","topic":"a 72-hour kit"}
{"fname":"train_1765","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are something wrong with my computer. \n#Person2#: Really, what's wrong with it ? \n#Person1#: The computer doesn't work when I push the power botton. \n#Person2#: Oh, do you use your computer often ? \n#Person1#: Yes , I don't know why it doesn't work this time. \n#Person2#: Don't worry. Have you got receipt with you ? \n#Person1#: Yeah! \n#Person2#: We'll go to your house and repair it on Tuesday. Ok? \n#Person1#: OK, I'll expected you around 2 o'clock ? \n#Person2#: See you then. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to repair #Person1#'s computer. #Person2# will do it on Tuesday.","topic":"repair a computer"}
{"fname":"train_1766","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any seats available? \n#Person2#: Yes. This way please. \n#Person1#: What's the special today? \n#Person2#: I recommend our New English Pizza. \n#Person1#: Then give me a large one and an egg drop soup. \n#Person2#: Okay. Wait a minute please. ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to order #Person1#'s meal.","topic":"recommend a pizza"}
{"fname":"train_1767","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a cheeseburger and a large order of French fries. \n#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink with that? \n#Person2#: Yes, a medium Coke. \n#Person1#: Will that be all? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: For here or to go? \n#Person2#: To go, please. ( The attendant hands the customer his order. ) \n#Person1#: That'll be $ 4. 25. . . ( The customer gives her a 5 dollar bill. ) . . . out of five. Here is your change, sir. Have a nice day. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order a cheeseburger, French fries, and a Coke.","topic":"order a meal"}
{"fname":"train_1768","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, Ann, you spent quite a bit of time in Australia recently so why don't you talk about that? \n#Person2#: I really liked living in Australia. I was an international student and I studied education at the university of Sydney. And living in Sydney was fantasticbecuase I could go to the beach anytime I wanted and there was a great nightlife in Sydney. There are lots of great clubs. And people were very, very friendly and easy-going and I met a lot of international people in living Sydney. \n#Person1#: Mm-hm. How long were you there? \n#Person2#: I was there for almost a year. \n#Person1#: Oh, OK. \n#Person2#: And I travelled a little bit in Australia. I went up the east coast. Up to Frasier Island. Which is a world heritage site. And I saw dingos running along the beach and sharks in the water. We climbed cliffs and went through a rain forest and went camping and then we went up to the. . . , which is a but north. And the further north you go in Australia, the hotter it gets. So we were able to go swimming in the ocean and I went diving for the first time but it was a little bit risky cause I didn't have a diving license, so I went on an introductory dive and I saw a giant clam that had a really purple spongy inside that I was able to touch and then the clam closed up really quickly. \n#Person1#: So, did you, did you lose your finger? \n#Person2#: Almost. \n#Person1#: Almost. Ah, you're lucky. Um, it's funny, you go in the water and you worry about sharks, but not clams. \n#Person2#: Exactly. \n#Person1#: Will you be going back to Australia soon? \n#Person2#: I'd like to go and live there for at least another year. Probably I'll go back to Sydney or maybe I'll go down to Melbourne because it's a really interesting cultural city. They have lot of museums and parks. ","summary":"Ann tells #Person1# that she stayed in Sydney for a year and she traveled to many places in Australia and experienced a lot, like climbing cliffs, going camping, going diving, and so on. Ann may go down to Melbourne for another year.","topic":"experience in Australia"}
{"fname":"train_1769","dialogue":"#Person1#: I remember you said that you like China because it has cheap beers. \n#Person2#: Yes, unbelievably cheap. Carlsberg is less than $1. \n#Person1#: Why do you drink? I mean, where does drinking get you? \n#Person2#: It's fashionable. \n#Person1#: Come on, you don't even know that blinds following is a sign of immaturity. \n#Person2#: Mary, it's not about the blind following. What matter is I enjoy in drinking. It's like when you get off of work. You're so tired. You need to get relaxed. You can't just turn on the TV and keep watch the programs until you fall asleep. You need to make your after work time more fun. \n#Person1#: How? By drinking? \n#Person2#: Drinking is just part of it. I mean, you have a bunch of friends coming by and having fun. You drink and talk. And the more you drink, the more you talk. It makes me so relaxed. \n#Person1#: When did you begin to drink? \n#Person2#: It's a long time ago. When I first went to a bar to pick up girls there, I saw the most beautiful girl sitting and sipping a coke. Then I went up to her and said' can I buy you a drink? ' \n#Person1#: And then? \n#Person2#: Then I talked to her and got her number. You know what? When you don't know what to say? Just drink. \n#Person1#: So you get drunk every day? ","summary":"#Person2# tells Mary #Person2# likes drinking because #Person2# thinks it's fashionable, but Mary thinks it's blind following. #Person2# explains #Person2# enjoys drinking and tells a story of picking up a girl at a bar.","topic":"drink beers"}
{"fname":"train_1770","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Rosie. How was your New York visit?\n#Person2#: Fantastic. I love the weather in New York. Summers are mostly cool, but it is very hot here in New Delhi.\n#Person1#: It will probably rain tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I hope so. My uncle lives in London. It has a beautiful climate.\n#Person1#: Yes, London is a wonderful city.\n#Person2#: By the way, should we go shopping today?\n#Person1#: It's sunny outside. I won't be able to go. We can go in the evening if the weather is nice.","summary":"#Person1# and Rosie are talking about the weather in different cities. They may go shopping in the evening if the weather is nice.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_1771","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear?\n#Person2#: Well, yeah! There are a few here that might interest us. Here's one for just $400. It only has one bedroom but it sounds nice, near Lake Street.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Let me see what the cheapest two-bedroom apartment is. Oh, here's one on Market Street. It's a real bargain, only $350. But it doesn't have any furniture.\n#Person2#: Well, it costs a lot to buy all the furniture.\n#Person1#: Oh, here's another one for just over $400. This sounds very interesting. It's on South Street, that's a nice area!\n#Person2#: Yes, it's quiet. Did you say 2 bedrooms?\n#Person1#: Yes, at 415 dollars.\n#Person2#: Why don't we go and have a look?\n#Person1#: OK, I'll give them a call.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are looking through the housing information in the paper. They find a satisfying apartment and decide to have a look.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1772","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who wrote this? It's completely wrong.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Just look at it. The accident wasn't on Thursday. It was on Tuesday. The accident happened at lunch time. Really you should remember the fact. It was a girl not a boy lying on the road and she hadn't tripped over anything. She had just slipped because the road was wet from the rain.\n#Person2#: OK. Everything about the truck and car is right.\n#Person1#: I don't believe you. Why do you think there was a truck?\n#Person2#: Well, the article says so.\n#Person1#: Don't believe everything you read. It was a mini bus and the mini bus driver was fine. The person who flew out was a passenger at the front of the minibus.\n#Person2#: So it should be bad news for a passenger on the minibus and I guess the information about the car is correct.\n#Person1#: It is, but I think that is personal information and we shouldn't printed in the newspaper so cancel the entire paragraph.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to amend the news about an accident because the information in it is inappropriate and wrong.","topic":"newspaper"}
{"fname":"train_1773","dialogue":"#Person1#: When I think of giving a good gift, I think about my uncle.\n#Person2#: Why is that? I know he gave you a snow globe yesterday. Doesn't that seem like a strange gift?\n#Person1#: Well, I'll be honest, his gifts can be out of times, but they just make me laugh.\n#Person2#: I'm glad. But my family always give very practical gifts.\n#Person1#: Oh, like what?\n#Person2#: We give gift cards of our favorite stores or even just money.\n#Person1#: Emm, I guess those are useful. But they don't seem like very fun gifts to receive.\n#Person2#: That's ridiculous. Gift cards and cash are always fun to receive.\n#Person1#: Gift cards and cash are practical. But they're not very imaginative.\n#Person2#: So, I can use them to buy anything I want. I like that.\n#Person1#: But giving a gift like that is taking the easy way out. You're not taking the time to select a gift you know the person will enjoy.\n#Person2#: OK, but what if the giver is wrong? What if you don't like the gift?\n#Person1#: In that case, I'll just ask for the receipt and return it. Or I regift it.\n#Person2#: Ah, how awkward.\n#Person1#: Well, people understand. And I'm always grateful for any gift.\n#Person2#: Really? If someone buys you something random, then they probably won't really thinking of you.\n#Person1#: That's true. A good gift should be thoughtful.\n#Person2#: So what makes a snow globe from your uncle so special?\n#Person1#: Winter is our favorite season. We both love snow.\n#Person2#: How nice. I see your point now. But for my birthday, please don't try to guess what I might like. A simple gift card is fine.\n#Person1#: OK, dear.","summary":"#Person1# prefers funny gifts that are imaginative and #Person1# is always grateful for any gift, while #Person2# prefers a simple gift card or cash because it is practical so that #Person2# can buy anything.","topic":"give a gift"}
{"fname":"train_1774","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, can I get a taxi? We're just outside the city limits.\n#Person2#: No problem, ma'am. Where exactly are you going? There is an extra charge for anything over 20 kilometers.\n#Person1#: The Roxy Club downtown. There are 6 of us though. Do you have any bigger car so we don't need to take two taxis?\n#Person2#: Yes, on the weekends we do. However, it's $3 more to have the bigger car sent your way.\n#Person1#: That will be fine. And we should be well under the 20 kilometers to our destination.\n#Person2#: Yes, I can see that. Would you like us to send that for you now?\n#Person1#: Yes, please.","summary":"#Person2# helps to send a taxi that is capable of 6 people for #Person1#.","topic":"get a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_1775","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Maria, how's it going?\n#Person2#: Good. I finished all my courses today, so I can relax.\n#Person1#: Great. Maybe you'll have time for some traveling now.\n#Person2#: Maybe, but I think I'll stay at home this weekend.\n#Person1#: Oh, well, why don't you come to my house? My family is coming over. We're having a barbeque in the back garden.\n#Person2#: Thanks. But it's with your families, so you probably don't want other people there.\n#Person1#: No, really. Don't worry, because I'm inviting a few people from my class as well. I'd really like you to come.\n#Person2#: That would be great. Is it a special family gathering?\n#Person1#: Well, my oldest sister has a new baby girl. So it's a bit of a celebration for that.\n#Person2#: Oh, you say Daisy has a baby? She married 2 years ago, didn't she?\n#Person1#: Yes.","summary":"Maria plans to stay at home this weekend. #Person1# invites her to have a barbeque to celebrate the birth of #Person1#'s sister's baby. Maria agrees.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_1776","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hamilton High School, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have some questions to ask. My son hopes to study in your school.\n#Person1#: Welcome. I am glad to help you.\n#Person2#: Thanks. We just knew about the school yesterday. What if I miss the application deadline?\n#Person1#: You can still apply as a 'late'. Your application will be given a number. We will take students in number order.\n#Person2#: Does my child get transportation?\n#Person1#: If you live more than 3 miles, 3 miles included, away from our school, your son can qualify for transportation.\n#Person2#: How can I reach my son's teacher?\n#Person1#: You can leave a message in the office at 310-280-1501. You can also send them an email. All emails are listed on our website.\n#Person2#: What if the teacher doesn't get back to me?\n#Person1#: If there is no response, please call the director at 310-280-1452.\n#Person2#: My child is into music. Can he continue to develop his interest?\n#Person1#: Sure.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# some information about Hamilton High School, including the application, transportation, and the ways to reach teachers, because #Person2#'s son hopes to study in it.","topic":"a high school"}
{"fname":"train_1777","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Michael. It's Sylvie, in Brussels. Are you getting ready for the conference next month? How are you going to San Francisco? Are you flying direct from Dublin?\n#Person2#: Um...well, probably have to change in, either in London or in Amsterdam? What about you?\n#Person1#: Well, I still need to book my flight from Amsterdam. So shall we catch the same flight?\n#Person2#: Yeah, that makes sense. So I need to book a flight to Amsterdam then.Shall I look into flights to San Francisco as well?\n#Person1#: Hum...Yeah, if that's OK.\n#Person2#: Yeah, no problem. I'll look on the Internet before lunch. What about booking a hotel?\n#Person1#: Well, shall I contact the San Francisco office to see if they know any good places? I can get in touch with Rita.\n#Person2#: Yeah, good idea.\n#Person1#: I'll give her a call this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Excellent.","summary":"Sylvie asks Michael how he is going to San Francisco to attend a conference. After knowing Michael may have to change in Amsterdam, she suggests they catch the same flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco.","topic":"a conference"}
{"fname":"train_1778","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' Ve been told you might have a vacant room.\n#Person2#: Yes. I have a spare room.\n#Person1#: How much are you asking?\n#Person2#: 10.00 dollars a night.\n#Person1#: Could I see the room, please?\n#Person2#: Sure.Come on in.","summary":"#Person2#'ll show #Person1# the vacant room.","topic":"a vacant room"}
{"fname":"train_1779","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, how can I be of service?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm not sure who I need to speak to. I got this 50 yuan note today and it seems a little odd to me.\n#Person1#: The first thing we do is check the feel of the paper ;d oes it feel too thick or too thin? Then we check the watermark. In my opinion it is counterfeit. I'll just run it through the scanner to double check.\n#Person2#: What happens now?\n#Person1#: Well, it's our policy to confiscate all counterfeit notes. So, unfortunately you'll lose this 50 RIB. We'll give you a receipt to show the note has been confiscated.","summary":"#Person2# asks for #Person1#'s help to check the 50 yuan note. #Person1# thinks it's counterfeit and will confiscate it.","topic":"confiscate counterfeit notes"}
{"fname":"train_1780","dialogue":"#Person1#: What sort of shopping is nearby, Mr. Taylor?\n#Person2#: Call me John. This is a great area of the city for shopping. There ' s a grocery store just around the corner.\n#Person1#: What about things other than food?\n#Person2#: Well, the Riverside Mall has 200 stores in it, including four major department stores.\n#Person1#: Are there small shops near here as well?\n#Person2#: Yes, on 4th street, near the movie theater there are many specialty shops, including clothing boutiques.\n#Person1#: Well, that sounds just wonderful.\n#Person2#: Yes, it ' s a really nice neighborhood.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a grocery store is around the corner and there're also many stores and specialty shops.","topic":"shopping areas"}
{"fname":"train_1781","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for purchasing your new mattress with us.\n#Person2#: No, thank you.\n#Person1#: Would you like us to deliver the mattress for you, sir?\n#Person2#: That would be great.\n#Person1#: When do you want it delivered?\n#Person2#: I need it delivered tomorrow. Will that be possible?\n#Person1#: What time exactly?\n#Person2#: I need it delivered at 12 o'clock.\n#Person1#: We can have it to you at that time.\n#Person2#: That's not a problem?\n#Person1#: We will deliver your mattress tomorrow at 12 o'clock.\n#Person2#: That's great! Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# buys a mattress from #Person1#. #Person1#'ll deliver it for #Person2# tomorrow at 12.","topic":"deliver a matress"}
{"fname":"train_1782","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you seen the new Cosmo magazine that I was reading this morning?\n#Person2#: I think I may have seen it on the kitchen table.\n#Person1#: you're right, thanks. There's an interesting interview with a top director about his latest film that I want to finish.\n#Person2#: who's the director?\n#Person1#: it's Martin Scorsese. You liked his film, The Departed, didn't you?\n#Person2#: yes, it was fantastic! Can I read the article when you're finished?\n#Person1#: sure. You know it has an online edition, too. You should go online to read if you want to read it now.\n#Person2#: that's ok. I'll wait until you're finished. Just out of curiosity, do you have a subscription for that magadize?\n#Person1#: no. I don't buy it regularly enough for it to be worthwhile.\n#Person2#: how much does the magadize cost?\n#Person1#: it's almost three pounds now, and I think they're going to put the price up to four pounds soon.\n#Person2#: that's quite expensive. Who is their target audience?\n#Person1#: Cosmo mainly has a middle-class readership, but I think circulation will fall dramatically if the price goes up anymore.\n#Person2#: I bet you'll still buy it, though. You wouldn't be able to live without your fashion magazine!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# there's an interview of Martin Scorsese on the new Cosmo magazine and #Person2# wants to read it after #Person1# finishes. #Person1# says Cosmo has a middle-class readership but the circulation will fall if the price goes up.","topic":"Cosmo magazine"}
{"fname":"train_1783","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have another traditional holiday-the Dragon Boat Festival.\n#Person2#: When is it?\n#Person1#: It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me the origin of the two festivals?\n#Person1#: OK. The Dragon Boat Festival is a way to commemorate a great ancient poet named Quyuan. On that day, people will hold a boat race as a symbol of the attempt to save him who threw himself into the river.\n#Person2#: Why do people eat rice cakes on that day?\n#Person1#: In order to prevent the fish from eating the poet's body.\n#Person2#: It sounds so moving.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the Dragon Boat Festival to #Person2#. #Person1# tells #Person2# its time, origin, and why people eat rice cakes.","topic":"festival tradition"}
{"fname":"train_1784","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you smell something? It smells so great.\n#Person2#: It must come from the bakery on the corner. They are baking cookies. Their cookies are very popular in town.\n#Person1#: How come I never knew that? Do they have a new baker or something?\n#Person2#: I think so. The bakery invited a famous baker from the USA. He is good at making cookies.\n#Person1#: Let's go and get some cookies. I am hungry now.\n#Person2#: Look at the swiss roll over there, they look delicious, too, I am thinking about buying one.\n#Person1#: You can taste some before you buy it. They have food tasting at the counter.\n#Person2#: I am starting loving this bakery now.\n#Person1#: It's one of my favorite bakeries.\n#Person2#: You should have told me earlier. I am a cookie lover.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the bakery invited a famous baker and suggests #Person2# taste the swiss roll before buying it. #Person2#'s starting loving the bakery now.","topic":"bakery"}
{"fname":"train_1785","dialogue":"#Person1#: Great. The bed is exactly what I have been looking for!\n#Person2#: You have good taste. It's made of red wood.\n#Person1#: Oh, I like red wood. How much do you charge for it?\n#Person2#: 300 dollars.\n#Person1#: That's sheer robbery!\n#Person2#: Believe me, it's worth the price.\n#Person1#: It's more than I can afford. Can I make an offer?\n#Person2#: How much are you willing to pay?\n#Person1#: Shall we make it 250 dollars?\n#Person2#: No. That price would hardly cover the cost.\n#Person1#: What about 260 dollars?\n#Person2#: 275 dollars is the lowest price I can offer.\n#Person1#: It's a deal.","summary":"#Person1# likes the bed but thinks it's expensive. #Person1# bargains with #Person2# and finally takes it with 275 dollars.","topic":"bargain on beds"}
{"fname":"train_1786","dialogue":"#Person1#: Fill it up, PLS.\n#Person2#: Premium or regular, Madam?\n#Person1#: Premium, PLS. Could you check my tyres, too? I think they need air.\n#Person2#: No problem, Madam. Should I check the air in the spare tyre as well?\n#Person1#: I don't think so. It's brand-new.\n#Person2#: Should I clean the windshield for you?\n#Person1#: Yes, PLS. I also need you to check the oil and the radiator.\n#Person2#: All right, Madam. It's ok. There is hardly any water in the radiator. It's dangerous, Madam. You could break down, because of the heat you know.\n#Person1#: Pls fill it up with water then.\n#Person2#: Anything you say, Madam.\n#Person1#: Do you take credit card?\n#Person2#: No, we don't. I am sorry. It's 30 dollars and 10 cents in total.\n#Person1#: 30 dollars and 10 cents? Here you go.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Madam. Have a nice drive!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help fill the tank with premium gas and check the tyres, oil, and radiator. #Person2# fills the radiator with water, and #Person1# pays in cash.","topic":"car service"}
{"fname":"train_1787","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are interested in placing a large order for your wool carpet.\n#Person2#: How much would you like?\n#Person1#: 10, 000 sq. m. You should give us a discount for such a large quantity.\n#Person2#: A higher discount will be given for a big order, so we are willing to give you a 5 % discount this time.\n#Person1#: The Iranians will give us a 10 % discount if such a high order is placed with them. No doubt you know an incentive discount encourages the buyers and helps expand seller's business.\n#Person2#: Of course I know. But there is too high a rate. Frankly speaking, the maximum discount we can make is 6 %.","summary":"#Person1# wants to place 10, 000 sq. m. wool carpet. #Person2#'ll give a 5% discount. #Person1# wants more, but #Person2# says the maximum is 6%.","topic":"business discount"}
{"fname":"train_1788","dialogue":"#Person1#: When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say.\n#Person2#: What do the Romans do?\n#Person1#: They live in Rome, of course, and go to work by car or bus. But sometimes it takes too long that way because of the traffic jams, so they walk.\n#Person2#: In other words, the Romans do what everyone else does.\n#Person1#: Yes, but they do it differently. Everything is different.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Well, the climate's different for a start. It doesn't rain so much as it does in England. The sun shines more often.\n#Person2#: I envy them the sun.\n#Person1#: I know. You hate the rain, don't you?\n#Person2#: I certainly do.\n#Person1#: And a Roman really Ioves life. Eye knows how to enjoy himself.\n#Person2#: They always eat spaghetti and drink wine, don't they?\n#Person1#: Not always. But they like a good meal. Lots of tourists go to Rome just for the food, you know.\n#Person2#: Really? How much does it cost to fly to Rome?\n#Person1#: I don't know exactly, but it costs a lot of money.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# what Romans do and says they do what everyone else does. But #Person2# thinks they do it differently as the climate's different and a Roman loves life.","topic":"Roman life"}
{"fname":"train_1789","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a question, Mary?\n#Person2#: No. That's not why I raised my hand. I need to go to the ladies'room.\n#Person1#: Let me give you a hall pass for it.\n#Person2#: What's a hall pass?\n#Person1#: With a hall pass, you can go to the ladies'room or wherever you need to go during class time.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: If a teacher stops you in the hallway, just show him or her the pass.\n#Person2#: Or else I'll get into trouble.\n#Person1#: That's right.","summary":"Mary wants to go to the ladies' room, so #Person1# gives her a hall pass to avoid trouble.","topic":"hall pass"}
{"fname":"train_1790","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning miss. Wang\n#Person2#: Good morning Mr. Li\n#Person1#: It's a beautiful morning isn't it?\n#Person2#: Oh. It's a nice day indeed\n#Person1#: I hope it won't be too hot, I can't stand the heat\n#Person2#: Really. For me too.","summary":"Miss Wang and Mr. Li think the weather's nice.","topic":"discuss the weather"}
{"fname":"train_1791","dialogue":"#Person1#: so, how should we go to the theatre?\n#Person2#: let's take the bus.\n#Person1#: I hate the bus system in London! The bus drivers are rude, the buses are never on time, and there are few people around who can help you.\n#Person2#: it's not that bad. You probably just had a bad experience once.\n#Person1#: it wasn't just once. Every single time I take the bus, something bad happens to me or to someone else on the bus.\n#Person2#: we could take the subway, but we'd have to go three stops along one line and then change trains twice.\n#Person1#: train fares are twice as expensive as the bus fare, too.\n#Person2#: if we don't hurry up, we'll miss the show. Should we take the bus?\n#Person1#: we're already late, so I think we had better take a taxi.\n#Person2#: I don't think we'll be able to find a taxi very easily during hush hours. Let's just take the bus.\n#Person1#: fine. Have a look at the timetable to find out when the next one arrives.\n#Person2#: it looks like it should be here in just a few minutes.\n#Person1#: don't worry. Nothing bad will happen. I'll even buy your ticket for you.\n#Person2#: thanks, that was nice of you.\n#Person1#: see, now something good has happened to you on a bus trip!","summary":"#Person2# suggests taking the bus to the theatre, but #Person1# hates the bus system in London. #Person1# thinks trains are expensive, and #Person2# says it's hard to find a taxi during rush hours. They finally decide to take the bus.","topic":"discuss transportation"}
{"fname":"train_1792","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look really wiped out?\n#Person2#: I had meetings back to back all morning. And phone rang off the hook from the minute I walked into the office.\n#Person1#: Not a good day. I hate to tell you that Mr. Thomas wants to see the profit's statement for new project tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: I can't believe it. I guess I'll be here until 10 again tonight.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person2# has to work overtime when #Person1# tells the bad news.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_1793","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lucy, you are very popular with people around you, what are your tricks?\n#Person2#: Thank you for saying so. I don't know, probably because I like sharing my experience and knowledge with them. I think this kind of communication helps to improve our work efficiency and also helps to get along with colleagues.\n#Person1#: Sharing knowledge can be very settled and some second stances. People may think you are telling them how to do their work. If they take it personally, they feel angry at you and even become reluctant to support you at work.\n#Person2#: That is true. Some people will misunderstand your intention and lets you do it in the long threatening way. For example, it is not sensible at all to arguing with the others or correcting someone in front of other people. To show your friendliness and willingness to share is much more important than to show off.\n#Person1#: You are quite right. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I learned a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"Lucy thinks she's popular because she likes sharing her experience and knowledge. #Person1# thinks sharing knowledge might make people angry, and Lucy tells #Person1# showing friendliness and willingness to share is important.","topic":"communication skills"}
{"fname":"train_1794","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike, these flowers are just gorgeous.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you like them. Happy birthday!\n#Person1#: I can't thank you enough. I'm really touched. I don't know what to say.\n#Person2#: Forget it. It's my pleasure. You mean a lot to me.\n#Person1#: You're the best!","summary":"#Person1# thanks Mike for the gorgeous flowers.","topic":"express gratitude"}
{"fname":"train_1795","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Dana Okro.\n#Person2#: Hello, Dana, this is Kevin Abrahams from Eureka Corp. I don't know if you'll remember me but we met last week at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. Hi, how are you?\n#Person2#: Great. Do you have a few minutes right now for me to tell you a little bit more about the data management tools our company has to offer? It won't take long.\n#Person1#: Actually, I'm really swamped right now and I'll be going into a meeting in a few minutes. Is there any literature you can send me?\n#Person2#: Oh, sure, I understand. I'd be happy to send you a promotional packet about the programs that I think might best suit a company of your size. Would it be okay if I called again to see if you have any questions?\n#Person1#: Let's do this. Since I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to read the material, why don't I give you a call if I have any questions. Now, I'm really sorry, but I have to get going to this meeting.\n#Person2#: No problem at all. I won't keep you any longer. I'll put a package to you in the mail and we'll go from there.\n#Person1#: Sounds good.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your time.\n#Person1#: No problem. Bye, bye.","summary":"Kevin calls Dana to tell her his company's data management tools, but Dana's too swamped to listen to him. Kevin will send Dana a program packet, and Dana will call him if she has questions.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1796","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of your personality?\n#Person2#: I am quite alive and energetic. I am a curious person, and I like to learn new things.\n#Person1#: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?\n#Person2#: I am quite outgoing, I think.\n#Person1#: How do you get along with people whose characters are different from your own?\n#Person2#: I try to adapt myself.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s personality and how to get along with others.","topic":"personality analysis"}
{"fname":"train_1797","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, I'd like to fix the light in the corridor, it keeps flashing, which drives me crazy. Would you like to help me with the ladder?\n#Person2#: Monica, wait a moment. I think we'd better call the repair man to do it.\n#Person1#: I think I can handle it by myself.\n#Person2#: I'd like you to have a look at the safety manual of our company.\n#Person1#: I see. If I got hurt when fixing the light, even during office hours, I wouldn't get compensation from our company since repairing is not my responsibility.\n#Person2#: Other company rules also need your attention.\n#Person1#: Like this one?\n#Person2#: Never wear loose clothes or hair when operating the shredder.\n#Person1#: Yeah, thank you for telling me.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"Lucy wants to call the repairman to fix the light, but Monica wants to repair it herself. Lucy reminds her of the company rules.","topic":"safety manual"}
{"fname":"train_1798","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to have a suit made to measure.\n#Person1#: Sure. How do you like your suit?\n#Person2#: I want a single breasted suit. Here is the cloth.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# have a suit made to measure.","topic":"clothing service"}
{"fname":"train_1799","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I am so glad to see you.\n#Person2#: Are you kidding me? Why do you say so?\n#Person1#: You know, I'm about to graduate and I have to look for a job as soon as possible. But I haven't the faintest idea of how to go about finding a job.\n#Person2#: OK. Let me see where to start.\n#Person1#: I guess first I should prepare a resume, right?\n#Person2#: Sure. You should include your name, address and phone number in your resume.\n#Person1#: Then what else should I put into my resume?\n#Person2#: Your job objectives, of course. In other words, what kind of job are you searching for?\n#Person1#: I got it. Then I should mention my educating background and working experience, should I?\n#Person2#: Yes. And don't forget to list them by date. Besides, you should begin with the most recent and then move backward.\n#Person1#: I see. Is that all there is to it?\n#Person2#: No, it's also necessary to list a few related interests that are in some way connected to the jobs you want to take.\n#Person1#: Oh, good point. You mean here I should show off my special skills and talents to impress the boss.\n#Person2#: You said it. At last you'd better attach a list of references to your resume.\n#Person1#: That's easy.\n#Person2#: And one more thing, smile widely.","summary":"#Person1#'s going to find a job and should prepare a resume first. #Person2# tells #Person1# what should #Person1# put into #Person1#'s resume. #Person2# also suggests putting connected interests and attaching a list of references to the resume.","topic":"write a resume"}
{"fname":"train_1800","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, I want to pick up a new shaver since the old one has retired.\n#Person1#: Which brand are you interested in?\n#Person2#: I'm still not sure. The type with top quality, I guess. Well, which one do you recommend?\n#Person1#: Do you prefer imported ones or domestic ones?\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter much. If it has high quality and reasonable price, it will be OK.\n#Person1#: How about Flymo? It's selling well.\n#Person2#: Do you have a warranty on it?\n#Person1#: Of course. The warranty period is one year.\n#Person2#: If there's something wrong with it in a week, can I come back to change it?\n#Person1#: Sure. But you must show us the receipt. If something comes up, we'll change it for you.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll take one.","summary":"#Person2# wants a new shaver with high quality and reasonable price. #Person1# recommends Flymo and offers a warranty. #Person2#'ll take one.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1801","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I collect unemployment benefits?\n#Person2#: Are you still working?\n#Person1#: My employer cut back on my hours.\n#Person2#: If you got laid off or are working a lot fewer hours, you may qualify.\n#Person1#: Do I definitely get to collect unemployment?\n#Person2#: Not all jobs pay into unemployment insurance, so their employees cannot collect benefits.\n#Person1#: How do I check out my status to collect unemployment?\n#Person2#: You should have noticed unemployment insurance being deducted from your paycheck. Check your pay stubs.\n#Person1#: How much will my unemployment check be?\n#Person2#: The more money you made, the more you will earn on unemployment. They have a formula.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the qualification to collect unemployment and advises #Person1# to check the pay stubs.","topic":"unemployment benefits"}
{"fname":"train_1802","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am looking for a pair of gloves.\n#Person1#: What about this one? It's the latest.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, but I want a pair of mittens.\n#Person1#: I am sorry, it's out of stock right now.","summary":"#Person2# wants mittens. #Person1# says it's out of stock.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1803","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: I want to have a haircut.\n#Person1#: Please take a seat. Do you need a shampoo?\n#Person2#: How much is a regular haircut without shampoo?\n#Person1#: $ 10.\n#Person2#: And how much for haircut with shampoo?\n#Person1#: The total charge is $ 15.\n#Person2#: Since it is, I need a haircut with shampoo.\n#Person1#: Well, what shampoo do you prefer?\n#Person2#: SEEK, please.\n#Person1#: ( 5 minutes later ) What sort of hairstyles do you like?\n#Person2#: What hairstyle do you feel will look best on me?\n#Person1#: I think a crew cut is the most suitable for you.\n#Person2#: I have the same idea as you.","summary":"#Person1# says the total charge of a haircut with shampoo is $15 and advises a crew cut for #Person2#.","topic":"have a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_1804","dialogue":"#Person1#: Taxi!\n#Person2#: Where to?\n#Person1#: Beijing International Airport. Would you please help me with my baggage?\n#Person2#: Certainly. Let's put the suitcase in the boot.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I've got just 50 minutes to go. Can we manage?\n#Person2#: Take it easy. We should be able to make it unless we get caught in a traffic jam.\n#Person1#: I can't afford to miss my 9:40 flight.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. The traffic is smooth. You will be there in time for your flight.","summary":"#Person2# assures #Person1# they'll reach the airport on time for the traffic is smooth.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_1805","dialogue":"#Person1#: pardon me. Could you please pass me the tissue?\n#Person2#: sure, here you are.\n#Person1#: thanks, I didn't expect the dish to be so spicy. Are you ok?\n#Person2#: yeah, I think the food is alright, it's not too spicy though it's a little salty for me. But you are Chinese, you should have known better.\n#Person1#: well, not every Chinese can handle spicy food in the way people from Sichuan and Cuizhou provinces can. Back where I come from, people don't eat a lot of papers and chilies.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see how this food can be really hard for you. I can sympathize with that. I stayed in Sichuan for a year. The food was difficult at the beginning. Every dish was so spicy. After a while, I got u\n#Person1#: yeah, you can increase you tolerance for spicy food, but so far, I haven't had the need or the opportunity. Every time I try spicy food, it is a total disaster for my nose and eyes.\n#Person2#: I completely understand. I didn't intend on liking spicy food at first either, but when you have no other choicest, you've got to adapt.\n#Person1#: yeah, I guess that's a typical example of when in Rome, do as the Romans do.\n#Person2#: exactly.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the food is too spicy, but #Person2# thinks it's ok. #Person2#'s staying in Sichuan for a year increases #Person2#'s tolerance for spicy food, but #Person1# can't handle spicy food. #Person2# couldn't either at first but then adapted.","topic":"spicy food"}
{"fname":"train_1806","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor Wang, what is non-tariff barrier?\n#Person2#: Non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports.\n#Person1#: Can you give an example?\n#Person2#: For example, some countries restrict imports by quantitative restriction.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: This is used to protect local industries or to achieve certain political objectives.\n#Person1#: Oh, Are there other means?\n#Person2#: Technical barriers are set for imported goods.\n#Person1#: This is designed to exclude them from domestic market, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, some countries may use some of the unnecessary health rules to exclude foreign food.","summary":"Professor Wang tells #Person1# non-tariff barrier is another mean to restrict imports and used to protect local industries.","topic":"discuss barriers"}
{"fname":"train_1807","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at my new car!\n#Person2#: That's not a car. It's a toy, and you're still taking the bus to school.\n#Person1#: Well, it's a model of the car I'm going to buy when I get my first job. It helps me want to work harder.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# #Person1#'s new car model.","topic":"car model"}
{"fname":"train_1808","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Sis. Are you interested in buying some used books for school? You can really save some money that way.\n#Person2#: Well, what do you have?\n#Person1#: Well, let's see. I have a science book called, Today's World, and I'm selling it for thirty dollars.\n#Person2#: Thirty? That's a little expensive for a beat-up book like that.\n#Person1#: Maybe so, but I bought it for sixty. Plus, I wrote a lot of notes in the book that should help you with the class ... if you could read my writing.\n#Person2#: What else are you selling?\n#Person1#: Okay, I have English writing textbook for fourteen dollars, a math book for twenty-three, and a novel for only seven bucks.\n#Person2#: Uh, Hmmm.\n#Person1#: It's up to you. You know, these things go fast. I mean you have to listen to my advice as your older brother.\n#Person2#: Psh. I'll take the English book and the novel. I need both of those for sure. I think I'll hold off on buying other books for now. [Okay.] Teachers are always changing their minds about textbooks. [Alright.] And, what are those books?\n#Person1#: Which ones? Ah, ah, nothing. Never mind.\n#Person2#: Wait, wait, wait. Finding Your Perfect Someone. You're selling it for forty dollars? What's, what's this all about? And the price?\n#Person1#: Well. You .. It's a ... It's just a marital relations class. You know about finding a partner. You know, mom's always, you know, on me about that. What does it matter to you anyway?\n#Person2#: Forty dollars? That's a little expense.\n#Person1#: Well, they guarantee results, but ah, never mind. You would never understand.\n#Person2#: What about this one? Introduction to Gourmet Cooking? Why did you take this class? You hate cooking.\n#Person1#: Well, um, I have a friend who's into cooking, and she's [She?] ... I mean, my friend's taking the class. I mean, ugh, does it really matter?\n#Person2#: A marriage class ... a close female friend ... a cooking textbook ... I think I get the picture. Mom's going to be excited about this.\n#Person1#: Ah, you got it all wrong. So, do you want to buy any of these textbooks or not?","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# the books #Person1# is selling and advises #Person2# to buy some, which can save some money. #Person2# buys the English book and the novel. #Person2# finds #Person1# also has books about marital relations and cooking. #Person2# thinks if #Person2# get the picture, #Person2#'s Mom will be excited about that.","topic":"sell old books"}
{"fname":"train_1809","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I'd like a copy of the brochure, please. How much is that?\n#Person2#: It's free. There's one map inside.\n#Person1#: Oh. Thank you very much. Look, I'm only here for three days. What are the best places to see?\n#Person2#: Well... There is a lot you could do. Are you interested in visiting some outlying islands such as Lantau?\n#Person1#: Outlying islands?\n#Person2#: Yes, there are a lot of interesting things you can see there; there are old villages and temples. And the scenery is very nice. This brochure tells you more. You could think about it.\n#Person1#: Well... I will. Thanks very much indeed!\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# buys the brochure from #Person2# and asks #Person2# what are the best places to see. #Person2# recommends some outlying islands.","topic":"tour recommendation"}
{"fname":"train_1810","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, have you found a job yet?\n#Person2#: No, but, I have a few leads, so things are looking up.\n#Person1#: But isn't that what you always say?\n#Person2#: Well ... uh ... this time is different.\n#Person1#: What are you looking for this time, then?\n#Person2#: Actually, I want to work for a Web hosting company.\n#Person1#: What would you do there?\n#Person2#: Well, in a nut shell, Web hosting companies provide space for people to store and run their Websites. Does it sound like I know what I'm talking about?\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah, sort of.\n#Person2#: Well, And then, sort of? Well, they allow people to run their Web sites without having to buy and maintain their own servers, and I'd like to work in technical support, you know, helping customers resolve computer-related problems with their sites. And you know I'm a good communicator.\n#Person1#: So, how's the pay for that kind of job?\n#Person2#: Well, most people I know start out with a very reasonable salary; you can earn pay increases depending on your performance.\n#Person1#: So, what about benefits?\n#Person2#: Oh, the benefits are pretty good. They provide health insurance, two weeks of paid vacation a year, and opportunities for advancement. And in the end, I'd like to work in a management position. You know, sitting back, enjoying the view out of the twentieth-story window of the office building. Something like that.\n#Person1#: Well, is there any long-term job security in a job like that?\n#Person2#: Uhh. That's hard to tell. I mean, the Internet is booming, and these kinds of companies are sprouting up everywhere, which is a good thing, but just like the dot-com era, you never know how long things will last.\n#Person1#: Well, have you ever thought about going back to school to improve your job skills?\n#Person2#: Wait, wait. What are you suggesting?\n#Person1#: Well, you know, more training might help you land a better job.\n#Person2#: Wh ... wh ... Are you trying to say something about my current job? I mean, is there something going on here? I mean, what are you saying?\n#Person1#: You know, you did drop out of college.\n#Person2#: I know, I know, but I don't know. I'm just seeing my current job at McDonalds as a step up. [McDonalds!]. Yeah, but, you know, I don't have the resources to go back to school at the moment; however, the job I am looking at will pay for some classes after I have been with the company for six months.\n#Person1#: Well, it looks like you have things planned out this time.\n#Person2#: If I last that long.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to work in a Web hosting company that allows people to run their websites without buying their own servers. The pay is reasonable and the benefits are good, but it's hard to tell whether the job can last long. #Person1# suggests #Person2# go back to school to improve #Person2#'s job skills because more training can help, but #Person2# doesn't have the resources to go back to school.","topic":"career plan"}
{"fname":"train_1811","dialogue":"#Person1#: What stresses you out the most? \n#Person2#: Probably my parents. \n#Person1#: How so? \n#Person2#: Well, during school, they wanted good grades. Then after I got a job, they wanted me to get a better job. And finally, they want me to get married. \n#Person1#: You have to deal with a lot of pressure from your parents. \n#Person2#: Your parents are not like that? \n#Person1#: Ever since I brought home some bad grades in elementary school, they never expected much. \n#Person2#: You're lucky. \n#Person1#: What do you do to deal with the stress? \n#Person2#: Not much I can do. It's always there. I sometimes go out with some friends and drink, but that's only a temporary solution. The stress always returns in the morning. \n#Person1#: That sucks. You wanna go grab a beer? \n#Person2#: Sure. Sounds great. Let's go. ","summary":"#Person2#'s parents stress #Person2# out by pushing #Person2# to achieve more, but #Person1#'s parents never do that. #Person2# sometimes drinks with friends to relieve stress.","topic":"discuss stress"}
{"fname":"train_1812","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a littlt? \n#Person2#: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective. \n#Person1#: I need to excise my arms too. How can I do that? \n#Person2#: One good way is to do push-ups. Another way is to use weights. Make sure you grip the weights firmly. You don't want to drop them on your feet! \n#Person1#: When I do push-ups, should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground? \n#Person2#: You don't need to bend your elbows that much. Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle. The most important think is to remember to keep your body straight. Many people bend their bodies at the waist, which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. \n#Person1#: What's a good exercise for my chest muscles? \n#Person2#: One that I recommend is that you lie on your back. You should have a weight in each hand and stretch your arms out either side of your body. \n#Person1#: So I need plenty of space for this exercise. \n#Person2#: Yes, you do. Lift the weight up, keeping your arms straight all the time. \n#Person1#: Great. Thanks for you advice! ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s to give some suggestions to help #Person1# get fit. #Person2# suggests #Person1# lifting knees to stretch legs, doing push-ups and using weights to exercise arms, and lying on the back to strengthen chest muscles.","topic":"excise advice"}
{"fname":"train_1813","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't told you what happened yet, have I? \n#Person2#: I haven't heard anything. \n#Person1#: My boss offered me a promotion, and I took it. \n#Person2#: Are you serious? \n#Person1#: Yes, I am really excited. \n#Person2#: That's great. Congratulations. \n#Person1#: I appreciate that. \n#Person2#: You have no idea how happy I am for you. \n#Person1#: For real? \n#Person2#: I believe you were the best choice for that promotion. I really do. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s promotion. #Person2# believes #Person1#'s the best choice for it.","topic":"get a promotion"}
{"fname":"train_1814","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, you seem to enjoy speaking English. \n#Person2#: You can't help learning when you're using it all day. You'll see. A few weeks' study in the school will have a similar effect on you. \n#Person1#: I hope so. You see, at the moment I find it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. I'm awfully worried, I can't reply as quickly as she seems to expect. \n#Person2#: Oh, she likes keeping us on our toes by getting us use English throughout the class. She doesn't mind your making mistakes, though. \n#Person1#: You know, speaking in class is a very good chance to put your English to practical use. ","summary":"#Person1#'s worried that #Person1# can't get used to the teachers' speed and accent. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's ok to make mistakes.","topic":"speak English"}
{"fname":"train_1815","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, good morning. I'd like to buy a copy of today's Morning Post.\n#Person1#: Yes, here it is.\n#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?\n#Person1#: Morning Post is one dollar.\n#Person2#: One dollar? OK, I'm also looking for the New Yorker's. Do you have it?\n#Person1#: Yes, certaninly, sir. Here is the latest issue.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: That's 2.5 dollars.\n#Person2#: 2.5 dollars. OK, I'll take both of them.\n#Person1#: One newspaper and one magazine, it's 3.5 dollars. Thank you very much, sir.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# buy a copy of Morning Post and the New Yorker's in $3.5.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1816","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is the International Student Office. This is Leah. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: This is Nathaniel Brown, from English Department. I'd like to speak to Miss Collins about my accommodation situation.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm sorry. She is out for lunch at the moment. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: Sure. Can you have her call me back on my cell phone number?\n#Person1#: OK. What's your number?\n#Person2#: It's 07787367688.\n#Person1#: Let me repeat that to you. That's 077873676688, right?\n#Person2#: No, there's no double 6. It's just 07787367688.\n#Person1#: I got it. When should I have her call you back?\n#Person2#: Anytime before 6:00 PM tonight.\n#Person1#: OK, Nathaniel. I'll have Miss Collins call you back sometime tonight before 6:00 PM.","summary":"Nathaniel Brown calls to speak with Miss Collins, but she's out. Thus, #Person1# notes down his number and will have Collins call him back.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1817","dialogue":"#Person1#: My doctor says I need an outside interest to get my mind off my work. Can you suggest a hobby?\n#Person2#: Well, electronics might be fun, but you don't want a hobby that requires a lot of expensive equipment, do you?\n#Person1#: No, I don't want to buy expensive equipment. I just want to do something that is relaxing and enjoyable. Do you think collecting umbrellas would be interesting?\n#Person2#: Collecting umbrellas? I've heard of a lot of unusual hobbies, but I've never heard of that one. You don't play a musical instrument, do you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I play the violin, but I want to do something different. What's your hobby?\n#Person2#: My hobby is stamp collecting. I've been collecting stamps since my childhood. And it's a lot of fun. Have you ever had a stamp collection?\n#Person1#: No. I've never had a stamp collection. It's difficult and it takes a long time to build a good stamp collection, doesn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, building a good collection takes a long time. But a rare set of stamps can be very valuable. I can see that you're not interested in stamp collecting. So how about sports?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am interested in sports. I want something I can do on weekends. Do you think golf would take my mind off my job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think it would.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to suggest some hobbies. #Person1# wants to do something relaxing, such as collecting umbrellas, but #Person2# thinks it's odd. #Person2# likes collecting stamps, but #Person1# thinks it's time-consuming and difficult. #Person1# decides to play golf.","topic":"develop a hobby"}
{"fname":"train_1818","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, you're back. What classes did you have?\n#Person2#: Well, I had English from 9:00 to 10:30, art from 13:30 to 15:00. And math from 15:45 to 17:15.\n#Person1#: What do you think of the teachers?\n#Person2#: To be honest, I like all of them except the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seems like an old person. He's so boring.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. How is your English teacher?\n#Person2#: She is great. In today's class, she gave us a lecture on how to be a good student. She told us not to push ourselves hard for exams, but to pay more attention to communicating than memorizing.\n#Person1#: Did she give you any homework?\n#Person2#: Not today, she wanted us to relax tonight instead of doing homework.\n#Person1#: No wonder you like the class so much.","summary":"Lucy tells #Person1# she doesn't like the math teacher because he's boring. Lucy likes the English teacher because she's encouraging and didn't give homework.","topic":"discuss teachers"}
{"fname":"train_1819","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, taxi! Ah, great! Thanks for stopping.\n#Person2#: Where to?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art. How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.\n#Person1#: Oh, by the way, do you know what time the museum closes?\n#Person2#: Well, I would guess around 6 o'clock. Is this your first time to the city?\n#Person1#: Yeah, do you know any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price?\n#Person2#: Uhm...Well, the Mexican restaurant La Fajita. It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the service is better.","summary":"#Person2# takes #Person1# to the museum and tells #Person1# the museum's closing time. #Person2# recommends a Mexican restaurant to #Person1#.","topic":"taxi service"}
{"fname":"train_1820","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Globe Hotel. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a reservation from the eighteenth to the twenty-first July for a double room with bath and balcony. I would like to change it from the eighteenth to the twenty-third July.\n#Person1#: And your name, Please?\n#Person2#: Bouvier.\n#Person1#: I'll check it for you. I'm sorry, the room is not available on the twenty-third. But the twenty-second is available, will that be OK?\n#Person2#: That's OK. I'll check out before noon on the twenty-third.","summary":"Bouvier asks #Person1# to change the reservation. #Person1# says the room isn't available, so Bouvier'll check out.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_1821","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our luggage hasn't arrived.\n#Person2#: Are you with Sunny Times Tours?\n#Person1#: Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron.\n#Person2#: And which flat were you on, Mrs. Cameron?\n#Person1#: The fast jet flight from Manchester to Berlin. I think it's FJ2498.\n#Person2#: It seems some bags have gone to another airport.\n#Person1#: Do you know which airport are bags have gone to?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid the luggage has gone to Rome.\n#Person1#: Rome? Well, how did that happen?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but all the missing bags are coming on the next flight. Which hotel are you staying at? Your bags will go there directly.\n#Person1#: But all our summer clothes are in the suitcases.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s luggage might have gone to Rome, but they'll send the bags to #Person1#'s hotel.","topic":"luggage service"}
{"fname":"train_1822","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Michelle. How are you feeling today?\n#Person2#: Hi, Doctor Frank, I am not feeling very well. That is why I made an appointment with you.\n#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. What seems to be the trouble?\n#Person2#: My head has been hurting a lot lately. I never used to feel like this.\n#Person1#: When does it hurt the most?\n#Person2#: Usually I feel fine. It only hurts when I am in class. My head starts hurting when I try to copy notes from the board. I tried sitting near the back of the room, but it doesn't help. In fact, it gets worse.\n#Person1#: Well, it sounds like you might need glasses. You should get your eyes checked. It should not take too long.\n#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. I appreciate your help.","summary":"Michelle tells Doctor Frank he has a headache when copying notes from the blackboard. Doctor Frank thinks he might need glasses.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_1823","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Hilton Hotel. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi. I would like to make a reservation on this Friday.\n#Person1#: OK. What kind of room do you want? We have single rooms, twin rooms, double rooms and suites available on Friday.\n#Person2#: I want a single room with ocean view. Do you have one?\n#Person1#: Let me check. Yes.\n#Person2#: OK. I will take it.\n#Person1#: When do you check in? How long are you planning to stay? Do you have any special requirements?\n#Person2#: I guess I am going to arrive at 9:00 in the morning and I would like to leave at 200 in the afternoon on Sunday. Please give me a room away from the elevator. I hate noises while I am sleeping.\n#Person1#: OK. No problem.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book a single room for three days on this Friday, with ocean view and away from the elevator.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_1824","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have here our price sheet on a F. O. B. basis. The prices are given without engagement.\n#Person2#: Good, if you ' ll excuse me, I ' ll go over the sheet right now.\n#Person1#: Take your time.\n#Person2#: I can tell you at a glance that your prices are much too high.\n#Person1#: I ' m surprised to hear you say so. You know that the cost of pro - duction has been skyrocketing in recent years.\n#Person2#: We only ask that your prices be comparable to others. That ' s reasonable, isn ' t it?\n#Person1#: Well, to get the business done, we can consider making some concessions in our price. But first, you ' ll have to give me an idea of the quantity you wish to order from us, so that we may adjust our prices accordingly.\n#Person2#: The size of our order depends greatly on the prices. Let ' s settle that matter first.\n#Person1#: Well, as I ' Ve said, if your order is large enough, we ' re ready to reduce our prices by 2 percent.\n#Person2#: When I say your prices are much too high, I don ' t mean they are higher merely by 2 or 3 percent.\n#Person1#: How much do you mean then? Can you give me a rough idea?\n#Person2#: To have this business concluded, I should say a reduction of least 10 percent would help.\n#Person1#: Impossible. How can you expect us to make a reduction to that extent?\n#Person2#: I think you are as well - informed as I am about the market for chemical fertilizers. It ' s unnecessary for me to point out that sup - ply exceeds demand at present and that this situation is apt to continue for a long time yet. May I suggest that you call your home office and see what they have to say?\n#Person1#: Very well, I will.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the prices provided by #Person1# are much too high, and #Person1# considers making some concessions in their price. #Person1# offers to reduce the prices by 2 percent, but #Person2# wants a reduction of at least 10 percent. #Person1# isn't willing to compromise, so #Person2# suggests #Person1# call their home office. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_1825","dialogue":"#Person1#: Margaret, I'd like to follow up with the arrangements for our company retreat, to take place next month. We need to book the venue, make arrangements for speakers and door prizes, and set up all the activities and accommodations. Also, very important, we need to determine which of our staff will be eligible and will be available to go. We've got to get a head count in order to make reservations.\n#Person2#: What's the criteria for staff to attend? Are we only including our management team in this affair? Or will we be extending invitations to lower level employees to attend?\n#Person1#: Lower level employees need not attend. The purpose of this retreat is for training, especially for our management team. We want to develop a well-oiled machine on our executive level. In order to get everyone to jell together, we've got to include some fun. That's the reason for the retreat.","summary":"#Person1# and Margaret talk about the arrangements for their company retreat. Margaret wonders the criteria for staff to attend, and #Person1# says the invitations are for the management team.","topic":"company retreat arrangements"}
{"fname":"train_1826","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, does this bus go to the new bookstore?\n#Person2#: No, you'll have to get off at the bank, and take a No. 50.\n#Person1#: Thank you. How much is the fare to that stop?\n#Person2#: One dollar.\n#Person1#: How many stops are there?\n#Person2#: Two stops after this one.\n#Person1#: Could you please tell me when we get there?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: By the way, do I need a transfer again after No. 50?\n#Person2#: No, a No. 50 will take you right there.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to get off this bus and take a No.50 to the bookstore.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_1827","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, you look great! how's everything?\n#Person2#: Yeah, you know what? I've been going to the club regularly. The training really pays off. Now I am in a good shape and I know more about how to keep fit.\n#Person1#: Really? tell me about it. I haven't gone to the club for a long time. I am too busy with work.\n#Person2#: It's important to do proper exercises.\n#Person1#: You're right. Too much or too little won't do any good.\n#Person2#: The trainer tells me, besides regular sports activities, I should also have a healthy and balanced diet.\n#Person1#: Sounds reasonable.\n#Person2#: We should eat more vegetables instead of junk food to stay energetic.\n#Person1#: And fruits!\n#Person2#: Surely it is. Getting enough sleep is also crucial for fitness.\n#Person1#: I've heard that. Does your trainer tell you anything about keeping fit?\n#Person2#: Yeah, he advises me to stay in a good mood. That can also help one to keep sound physical health.\n#Person1#: I think if you follow your trainer's advice, you'll be on the right track.\n#Person2#: You bet it!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the methods to keep fit from #Person2#'s trainer include proper exercises, a healthy and balanced diet, enough sleep, and staying in a good mood.","topic":"keep fit"}
{"fname":"train_1828","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think you're being a little naive.\n#Person2#: If I want, I can protect myself by paying through an escrow account, which holds the money until I receive the item.\n#Person1#: That proves my point! Protect yourself or you'll get burned.\n#Person2#: eBay also offers free insurance. You can get a refund of up to $ 200 if you're not satisfied with your purchase.\n#Person1#: $ 200? If they get a hold of your credit card number, you're going to be out a lot more than $ 200! I had a friend who...","summary":"#Person2# regrets not protecting #Person2# by paying through an escrow account, but eBay offers free insurance.","topic":"eBay"}
{"fname":"train_1829","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sam, you'Ve got to forgive me.\n#Person2#: Forgive you for what?\n#Person1#: I used your computer. And I'm afraid I'Ve erased your personal files accidentally.\n#Person2#: No! Are you kidding me?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. I apologize.\n#Person2#: I can't believe it! I have all my important personal documents stored in that computer. It's no laughing matter.\n#Person1#: I told you I'm sorry. What can I do to make it up to you?\n#Person2#: Well, you should be sorry! Don't ever use my computer again! You can't do anything now, it's too late!","summary":"#Person1# apologizes to Sam for accidentally erasing his personal files. Sam is astonished and angry.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_1830","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have done an excellent job this year and we are pleased with the results.\n#Person2#: I am glad that you have been happy with my performance.\n#Person1#: As a result of your performance, we are happy to offer you the position of manager.\n#Person2#: Does this title come with an increase in salary?\n#Person1#: Yes, it does.\n#Person2#: Can you give me the specifics?\n#Person1#: Your monthly gross salary will increase by $ 500.\n#Person2#: That sounds fair.","summary":"#Person1# offers #Person2# the position of manager with the salary's increase for #Person2#'s excellent performance.","topic":"promotion"}
{"fname":"train_1831","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you buy that newspaper every day?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I find it very informative. It always has plenty of articles from correspondents all over the world and the business section is very useful too.\n#Person1#: Is there a Sunday edition of that newspaper?\n#Person2#: Yes. There is. it has several sections, so it's quite a read! It usually takes me a few hours to read it on Sunday morning.\n#Person1#: What section does it have?\n#Person2#: Let me see. There's the news section, the entertainment section, sports, business, and world affairs.\n#Person1#: What's in that section?\n#Person2#: World affairs? They look at the most important stories in more detail. I find it fascinating. Do you buy a daily paper?\n#Person1#: I buy a national newspaper sometimes, buy I nearly always buy a local evening newspaper. I find the local news more interesting than national or international news.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# buys that newspaper and it's informative. #Person1# always buys a local evening newspaper and thinks it's more interesting.","topic":"newspaper discussion"}
{"fname":"train_1832","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing now, Steven?\n#Person2#: I am reading a book about money management.\n#Person1#: Oh, my God. Do you want to be a millionaire? I can see you are very crazy about money.\n#Person2#: Everyone wants to earn a lot of money. Don't you think so? What's more, I am interested in money management.\n#Person1#: No, you are wrong. Money can't buy happiness and health. I won't sacrifice my health in order to get money. In other words, I don't want to be a millionaire and I want to have more free time to enjoy life.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. But a proverb says ' Money makes the mare go. ' I think it will be better if you have more money.\n#Person1#: Maybe you are right. Please take care of yourself when you make money. Anyway health is the most important thing.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your caring. I will.\n#Person1#: No thanks.","summary":"Steven tells #Person1# he's interested in money management and wants to make more money. #Person1# says money can't buy happiness and health, and health is the most important.","topic":"money discussion"}
{"fname":"train_1833","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's so relaxing, taking a walk in the country. The air is so fresh and clean.\n#Person2#: would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure I'd like it.\n#Person1#: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage. The problem is that, for me, each advantage has its own disadvantage.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Well, I hate the noise in the city, but I love being around lost of people. The problem is that you can't have lots of people and have peace and quiet. The two just don't go together.\n#Person2#: I see what you mean. I love being far away from a city, but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities.\n#Person1#: People can't have it both ways. If you live in the country, it is often less convenient. If you live in a city, it is noisy, but there's more to do.\n#Person2#: I would love to be surrounded by hills and streams. They're so much better to look at than concrete, rows of parked cars and tall buildings.\n#Person1#: I would love to hear the birds singing and feel the fresh breeze on my face. When the wind blows in the city, you get dust in your mouth and in your eyes.\n#Person2#: The view from the hill is so beautiful and relaxing. There's so sign of pollution. The village looks so peaceful.\n#Person1#: Just remember that in that village there's nothing to do. There's not even a pub or restaurant. There's just one small shop with a poor selection of goods.\n#Person2#: You're right. I would have to travel to the city at least once a week to go shopping and see friends. I would hate living in the country!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country. Both of them love the tranquility of the country and hate the noise of the city. #Person2# finally thinks #Person2# would hate living in the country because of the inconvenience to shopping and seeing friends.","topic":"living in the city"}
{"fname":"train_1834","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you believe in UFO's?\n#Person2#: Sure. A UFO is just a space vehicle from another planet. If you think about it, our space shuttles are UFOs.\n#Person1#: I've never thought about it like that before.\n#Person2#: I've seen photos of UFOs in America before, but they've all looked doctored up.\n#Person1#: Do you think that there's life on other planets?\n#Person2#: I think there must be.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: I don't't think it would make sense if we were the only beings in this whole world. The world is just far too big for that.\n#Person1#: Do you think that there's intelligent life trying to contact us?\n#Person2#: No, but we're trying to contact them.\n#Person1#: I suppose you're right.\n#Person2#: I think that countries are working hard to find a planet that we can live on in the future so that when global warming destroys this planet, humankind will not become extinct.\n#Person1#: Do you really think that global warming Wil destroy Earth some day?\n#Person2#: There's a lot of evidence that suggest it will, but I don't think it's going to happen any time soon.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about UFOs. #Person2# believes there's life on other planets, and countries are working hard to find a planet that we can live on in the future.","topic":"UFO"}
{"fname":"train_1835","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of the novel you just finished reading?\n#Person2#: I like it a lot. It has a very funny beginning, I think. It attracts your attention the moment you begin reading it.\n#Person1#: What do you like best about it?\n#Person2#: I like the plot. It's so full of twists and turns. I also like the main character. She is so humorous and smart.\n#Person1#: What do you think of the ending?\n#Person2#: The ending is a bit weak. It's so abrupt, like those of most other detective stories.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes the novel and likes the plot and the main character best.","topic":"novel"}
{"fname":"train_1836","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's a wonderful party, Joan, The food, the drink, the atmosphere. . . Everyone is enjoying himself.\n#Person2#: Thanks to your help. To our friendship.\n#Person1#: Bottoms up! By the way what kind of entertainment are we gonna have?\n#Person2#: Dancing. The boys from the Campus Band have promised to play music for us.\n#Person1#: Oh, how wonderful! Every girl on the campus has a crush on those handsome guys.\n#Person2#: I'll surely make introductions for them.","summary":"#Person1# and Joan are having fun at a party, and they're going to dance.","topic":"party entertainment"}
{"fname":"train_1837","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a bone to pick with you.\n#Person2#: Okay. Let's clear the air. What are you getting at?\n#Person1#: You always have a chip on your shoulder.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. But I don't meant to get your goat.","summary":"#Person1# picks with #Person2# to clear the air.","topic":"argument"}
{"fname":"train_1838","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you read what this says?\n#Person2#: Yes, and you could too if your hair wasn't hanging down in your face.\n#Person1#: Don't dis my hair! I like it like this.\n#Person2#: You like it, but it's getting to be a handicap for you.\n#Person1#: Hey, that's enough about my hair.\n#Person2#: I know a great hairdresser not far from here and she is cute too.\n#Person1#: I don't go to hairdressers because they're cute.\n#Person2#: Did I mention she's good at cutting hair too?","summary":"#Person2# makes fun of #Person1#'s long hair and recommends #Person1# a great hairdresser.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1839","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you use an anti-virus program to protect your computer?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I also use an anti-spyware program and a firewall. There are so many nasties on the internet and so many people who are trying to use the internet to hurt other users. You have to be very careful and keep you computer clean.\n#Person1#: How often do you run your anti-virus program?\n#Person2#: I usually run it every few days. It finds a virus about half the time.\n#Person1#: Which anti-virus program would you recommend?\n#Person2#: How you tried this one? It's very good and you can download it for free on the internet. You can also download updates for free.\n#Person1#: That sounds very good. Which website should I visit to download it?\n#Person2#: Just a minute. . . go to this one. I'll send you an email with the line in it. It only takes a few minutes to download. Then you have to go through the set up procedures. But they are not complicated.\n#Person1#: What do you use your computer for?\n#Person2#: I use it for several things-surfing the net, word processing and creating presentations. I don't play many games on my computer, but I do a lot of work with photographs. Using c computer program, you can edit and resize photographs. You can also make them brighter or darker and cut pieces from different photographs to create new ones.\n#Person1#: Computers are great, aren't they? I should download some program and learn how to use them.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# uses an anti-virus program to protect the computer and recommends an anti-virus program to #Person1#. #Person2# uses #Person2#'s computer to do a lot of work with photographs, and #Person1# thinks #Person1# should download some program and learn to use them.","topic":"anti-virus program"}
{"fname":"train_1840","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this the class to prepare for interviews?\n#Person2#: This is the right place. Please join us.\n#Person1#: I have an interview tomorrow, so I hope I can learn everything quickly.\n#Person2#: We are all going to have great interviews. What are some things that we need to remember in an interview?\n#Person1#: I think that we should make sure that our looks are the best they can be.\n#Person2#: Right, and what about our friendliness and attitude?\n#Person1#: Yes, and being friendly and having a good attitude also help me relax.\n#Person2#: Did you know that they pay as much attention to what you ask as to what you say in an interview?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't. What else should I keep in mind?\n#Person2#: Just relax, listen carefully to the questions, and be honest in your responses.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to join them to prepare for interviews, and they begin to talk about what they need to remember in an interview.","topic":"interview preparation class"}
{"fname":"train_1841","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I see the manager please? I have a complaint to make.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm the manager here. What can I do for you, Madam?\n#Person1#: Did you have the room checked before we move in?\n#Person2#: Which room are you in?\n#Person1#: 1808. The toilet doesn't work properly. The water doesn't run in the shower.\n#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry to hear that. ( After checking ) I'll turn to it right away. I do apologize. We'll change your room to 2002.\n#Person1#: That's not bad. Thanks for your help.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure, Madam.","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# the toilet in her room doesn't work properly. #Person2# apologizes and changes her room.","topic":"make a complaint"}
{"fname":"train_1842","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy some meat.\n#Person2#: What kind would you like?\n#Person1#: I want one pound of ground beef.\n#Person2#: That's going to be about $ 2. 48.\n#Person1#: That will be fine.\n#Person2#: What else can I get for you?\n#Person1#: Let me also have three pounds of chicken breasts.\n#Person2#: That's going to be $ 4. 05 a pound.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me the total cost of the chicken breasts?\n#Person2#: That will be $ 12. 15.\n#Person1#: That's all I'm going to get today.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Let me get your meat.","summary":"#Person1# buys one ground of beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#.","topic":"buy meat"}
{"fname":"train_1843","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who finances the magazine?\n#Person2#: I don't know exactly. I only hear it's financed by a famous film star.\n#Person1#: Does it have a large circulation?\n#Person2#: Yes, so it really doesn't matter who offers the money. The paper itself is profitable.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a film star finances the magazine.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1844","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like this one?\n#Person2#: I don't think that will do. How about the one at your back?\n#Person1#: This one?\n#Person2#: No, the other one. . . yes.\n#Person1#: This one is especially built for hard, continuous play. And every detail of workmanship and material has been carefully checked to make it a dependable one for tournament use.\n#Person2#: It do look beautiful. Well. I think I'll take it. Now do you have any racket covers?\n#Person1#: This cover comes with the racket.\n#Person2#: How much does it come up to?\n#Person1#: The mark says six hundred yuan, plus tax, it's six hundred and eighty yuan.\n#Person2#: Do you accept credit cards?\n#Person1#: Sure. If you'll just wait here, I'll be right with you in a minute.","summary":"#Person2# spends six hundred and eighty yuan buying a racket with a cover that #Person1# recommends by credit.","topic":"buy a racket"}
{"fname":"train_1845","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you send someone to fix my internet?\n#Person2#: Are you having a problem with it?\n#Person1#: My internet is having problems connecting.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me how long your internet has been messing up?\n#Person1#: I've been having this problem for the last few days.\n#Person2#: Will the internet even pop up?\n#Person1#: It'll pop up, but it won't connect to a webpage.\n#Person2#: Since the internet isn't broken, your connection must be messed up.\n#Person1#: Do you think you can send somebody over to fix it?\n#Person2#: If you'd like, I can send someone to fix it right now.\n#Person1#: How long will it be till they get here?\n#Person2#: It should be no longer than an hour.","summary":"#Person1#'s computer has problems with connecting. #Person2# asks about the endurance of the problem and will send someone to fix it right now.","topic":"fix a computer"}
{"fname":"train_1846","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me may I know the name of your corporation?\n#Person2#: China National Textiles Import and Export Corporation\n#Person1#: We found your samples very attractive. We're interested in buying your garments if your prices are reasonable\n#Person2#: Our products are of good quality. Since the prices of textiles have gone up in the world market we've had to increase them on some items by about ten percent. If you place a large order it is possible for us to cut down the prices by five percent\n#Person1#: Can I have a reduction of seven percent?\n#Person2#: It depends on how much you order\n#Person1#: Can I use the FAS terms?\n#Person2#: I'd rather use the CIF terms. You're welcome to come to talk about it in detail with your general manager and sign a contract.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# they're interested in buying #Person2#'s garments at reasonable prices. #Person2# says the price depends on the order and suggests talking to the general manager.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_1847","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sir, I've finished your shaving. Wow, it takes years off you after having a shave.\n#Person2#: Really? You've done a good job.\n#Person1#: Thank you. May I suggest you to trim your eyebrows?\n#Person2#: I have never heard that men would trim their eyebrows. Are you kidding?\n#Person1#: No, sir, I am serious. Haven't you heard that today men are becoming increasingly interested in having their eyebrows professionally groomed?\n#Person2#: Do you mean that it is a trend for men to trim their eyebrows?\n#Person1#: Absolutely. Several men have tried it in my A shop. Do you want to try?\n#Person2#: Yeah, let me have a try.","summary":"#Person1#'s finished #Person2#'s shaving and suggests trimming #Person2#'s eyebrows. #Person2# thought it's weird for men to trim eyebrows, but then he agrees.","topic":"trim eyebrows"}
{"fname":"train_1848","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Robert, that's a nice shirt you are wearing. Where did you get it?\n#Person2#: thanks, I like it too. I bought it at the nearby department store.\n#Person1#: that's nice. Do you know you can get one at the wholesale market near the zoo for a much lower price?\n#Person2#: yeah, I know that. But at those places. the prices they ask you are ridiculously high, and if you don't bargain hard, you will get ripped-off.\n#Person1#: true, learning how to haggle the price is one of the things people have to pick up when they come to China for the first time.\n#Person2#: yeah, but personally, I hate bargaining. If I bargain, I might come to a lower price, but I will never know the true price of what I am buying ; and I always have the feeling that I am overcharged at th\n#Person1#: yeah, I have the same feeling. Also there is another thing that bothers me the quality. Things in a department store are usually quality-guaranteed. But at a wholesale market, you never know whether w\n#Person2#: that's why I like department stores more. Shopping at a wholesale market like the locals is one of the few things I am unable to grow accustomed to.\n#Person1#: I understand. While it's always good to follow the local customs, I guess there are exceptions.","summary":"Robert thinks the prices in the wholesale market are usually high and he hates bargaining. #Person1# agrees with him and says the department store is more quality-guaranteed than the wholesale market.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1849","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. My bag was stolen. Will you help me?\n#Person2#: When did it happen?\n#Person1#: Just about half an hour ago.\n#Person2#: Tell me where it happened and how?\n#Person1#: Yes. It was just when I was walking in the park. I saw some children with a newspaper.\n#Person2#: That happens often these days. Well, please fill in this ' Report of Theft '.\n#Person1#: I want to get in touch with the Chinese Embassy, because my passport was in the stolen bag!","summary":"#Person1#'s bag was stolen when walking in the park. #Person2# comes to #Person2# for help.","topic":"report of theft"}
{"fname":"train_1850","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, is Jenny crying?\n#Person2#: Can you take he away from me?\n#Person1#: I'm just coming for that.\n#Person2#: She kept on bothering me.\n#Person1#: She's your sister. What she asked was only duck soup for you. Why can't you be good to her?\n#Person2#: But I am her brother, not her servant.","summary":"Jenny's crying, and Tom asks #Person1# to take her away .","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1851","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you want to work in our company?\n#Person2#: Well, there are 2 reasons. First of all, I'm itching to work in a foreign enterprise. Secondly, your branch is a new establishment in Beijing. I think I'll be assigned more workload and responsibilities here.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me something about the balance sheet now?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. The balance sheet contains 3 major sections, that is, assets, liabilities and owner's equity.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the two reasons that #Person2# wants to work in #Person1#'s company.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1852","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like the apartment?\n#Person2#: I like the apartment, but I see something wrong with it.\n#Person1#: What's wrong?\n#Person2#: There's a leaking faucet in the sink.\n#Person1#: That isn't a problem.\n#Person2#: That leak is going to raise my water bill.\n#Person1#: What can I do?\n#Person2#: You need to fix it.\n#Person1#: I can't right now.\n#Person2#: I won't rent it if the faucet isn't fixed.\n#Person1#: I will fix it for you.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you finally agree.","summary":"#Person2# likes the apartment but there's a leaking faucet in the sink and asks #Person1# to fix it.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1853","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing, Jane?\n#Person2#: I am planning for a party.\n#Person1#: A party? What party? Your birthday party?\n#Person2#: Of course not. My birthday is in December. Don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists and bankers and professors from universities to the party, since these people are very important to the development of the company.\n#Person1#: Have you finished your plan?\n#Person2#: Finished? You must be joking. I have just started. I still need to get a lot more information and I'll have to write many invitation letters.\n#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Would you? That would be very nice. Let me tell you what to do first.","summary":"Jane tells #Person1# she's just started planning the company's party. #Person1# offers to help with the writing of invitation letters.","topic":"plan a party"}
{"fname":"train_1854","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear there will be a football competition between all senior schools next month. Is that so?\n#Person2#: That's true.\n#Person1#: Would you please go into some more details?\n#Person2#: Well, the competition will be held in our school and it will begin on August 11. The competition will last a whole week.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes, both the girls and boys competition will be held at the same time. The girls competition will be held in the morning and the boys competition will be held in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: Yes? Sounds exciting.\n#Person2#: We are both members of our school football team. We should be ready for it.\n#Person1#: Of course. It's a long time since we had the last football competition last time. I'm really looking forward to another competition.\n#Person2#: Me, too.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the details of a football competition between all senior schools next month. They both look forward to it.","topic":"football competition"}
{"fname":"train_1855","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Is this Dr. Smith's office?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. May I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to speak to Dr. Smith, please.\n#Person2#: Dr. Smith went home this afternoon. May I ask who is calling?\n#Person1#: This is Jim White.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, Mr. White. Dr. Smith asked me to give you his home phone number.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please. Yes, what's the number?\n#Person2#: His number is 77231059.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: That's all right.","summary":"Jim White phones for Dr. Smith, but #Person2# says he isn't available and leaves his number.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1856","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Welcome to Joe's Hamburger Restaurant. [Hi] Home of the one-pound super deluxe hot and spicy cheeseburger. Will this be for here or to go?\n#Person2#: Uh, to go.\n#Person1#: Okay. What would you like today? Would you like to try the one-pound super hot and spicy cheeseburger?\n#Person2#: Uh. I don't think so. I'd probably have heartburn for a week after downing that monster.\n#Person1#: Well. It's our house special this week, and it comes with fries, and a large specialty drink called 'Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink.'\n#Person2#: A what? 'Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink'? What in the world is that?\n#Person1#: Well, it's a little mix of everything in a large cup: Pepsi, Sprite, Fanta Orange, and lemonade with crushed ice and a scoop of ice cream.\n#Person2#: Ah, that sounds disgusting.\n#Person1#: Hey, it'll grow on you.\n#Person2#: Nay, I think I'll just order a hamburger with some mustard and lettuce and a glass of water.\n#Person1#: Boring. Hey. Would you care for anything else like a side order of amazing cheesy onion rings?\n#Person2#: No thank you. Onion rings usually don't agree with me.\n#Person1#: Hmm. Okay. Your total comes to ten ninety ($10.90).\n#Person2#: Ten ninety? For just a hamburger?! You've got to be kidding\n#Person1#: Well, the one-pound super deluxe hamburger is nine dollars.\n#Person2#: Hey, I didn't order a one-pound burger. I just wanted a simple burger. That's all.\n#Person1#: Well, sir. Joe's Hamburger Restaurant only serves one-pound burgers. [Man!] The one-pound super hot and spicy, the one-pound barbecue burger, the one-pound bacon cheese burger, the one-pound ...\n#Person2#: No, no. Those are all huge.\n#Person1#: Well, sir. If you really want something smaller [Yeah], you should order from the kids' menu: The half-pound super hot and spicy burger, the half-pound barbecue burger, the half-pound bacon cheese burger, the half-pound ...\n#Person2#: No. Those are still giant burgers.\n#Person1#: Well, in these parts, we are hearty eaters.\n#Person2#: Okay, but you said my total was ten ninety, but the burger only comes to ten bucks. What about the other ninety cents?\n#Person1#: Well, sir. We only serve natural spring water from yonder hills, and ...\n#Person2#: Okay, okay. I'll take the giant burger and a bottle of your spring water. The sandwich should feed me for a week.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a hamburger with some mustard and lettuce and a glass of water, but the total comes to ten ninety dollars. #Person2# explains it's because the burger is a huge one and the water is natural spring water from yonder hills. Finally, #Person1# reluctantly pays the bill.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_1857","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! I haven't seen you before.\n#Person2#: I'm new here. I have just arrived at this school.\n#Person1#: Really? Let me take you to your class. Which class are you in?\n#Person2#: I don't know.\n#Person1#: Never mind. I will show you to the teachers' office. Come with me.\n#Person2#: Thanks! Oh, by the way, I don't know where to put this bike.\n#Person1#: Oh, you have got a bike, haven't you? You can put it over there.\n#Person2#: It is very kind of you. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Not at all. This way, please.","summary":"#Person2#'s new in this school, and #Person1# takes him to the class. #Person2#'s grateful.","topic":"guide the way"}
{"fname":"train_1858","dialogue":"#Person1#: Chris,I would like to know, what kind of food you eat in Belgium.\n#Person2#: We have our fish, our meat, our wines, our fruit ...\n#Person1#: I mean what is popular about Belgian food?\n#Person2#: Well, it's a bit different in Belgium as I think it is here in New York. We really enjoy the tables. We don't go out for dinner that often but when we go out we stay at a table for three or four hours. It starts with appetizers, then it may be a soup, then it's the main dish, then it's still an ice-cream or something.\n#Person1#: It takes so much time to have dinner in your country!\n#Person2#: Yeah. We really enjoy eating and it goes slow. Last winter, a friend from Portugal went to Belgium with me. For Christmas dinner, we met at 5:30 and then we started with some drinks. I think we ate from 6 o'clock in the afternoon till 12 o'clock that night.\n#Person1#: Wow! You must be fat there if you eat that much.\n#Person2#: In fact we don't. We don't do it that often, but if we do, then of course the next day or the next few days you see people just don't eat much.","summary":"#Person1# asks Chris what is popular about Belgian food, and Chris says it's different from that in New York. Belgian enjoy the table and take much time to have dinner.","topic":"Belgian food"}
{"fname":"train_1859","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's quite clear form my visit, this is a full size, comprehensive university. So why is it still called a college?\n#Person2#: The College of William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in this country. We have nurtured great minds like Thomas Jefferson and we are proud of our name.","summary":"#Person2# introduces the College of William and Mary to #Person1#.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1860","dialogue":"#Person1#: Clinic. Can 1 help you?\n#Person2#: Good afternoon. This is Frank Stone. I want to make an appointment with Doctor Milton, please.\n#Person1#: OK, Mr. Stone. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. 1 can manage tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.\n#Person2#: Fine.\n#Person1#: Will 5:20 be all right?\n#Person2#: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?\n#Person1#: We start from 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p. m. on weekdays. We don't work at the weekend.\n#Person2#: I'd prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.\n#Person1#: Then what about 6:15?\n#Person2#: Well, that's fine.","summary":"Frank Stone phones to make an appointment with Doctor Milton. #Person2# answers the phone and helps arrange the time.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_1861","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't want to go to the beach tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Why not? It's not going to rain, is it? There is no cloud in the sky and it's going to be clear.\n#Person1#: That's right. I don't want to get burnt.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't want to go to the beach to get burnt.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1862","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are pubs?\n#Person2#: Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal.\n#Person1#: What kind of drinks do people get?\n#Person2#: You can get wine and beer in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drinks.\n#Person1#: When do people go to the pubs?\n#Person2#: Pubs are not open all day. They can decide when to open. Most are open for 3 or 4 hours at lunchtime and again from about 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In busy areas, pubs may stay open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Are there pubs in China?\n#Person1#: Yes. Most of the customers are young people. They like to hang out with their friends after work and have fun.\n#Person2#: It is against the law in England to go into a pub if you are under the age of l4. So many pubs provide a special room for children.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# pubs in England are warm places where people get wine and beer. #Person1# says most customers in Chinese pubs are young, and #Person2# mentions the law for children to go into a pub in England.","topic":"pub discussion"}
{"fname":"train_1863","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to do this weekend?\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Maybe go to the beach if it's nice weather.\n#Person1#: But we did that last weekend. Let's do something different.\n#Person2#: Hum... Hey, I know what! Why don't we climb Mt. Fuji?\n#Person1#: Great idea! I've always wanted to do that!\n#Person2#: Paul and Mary talked about a bicycle ride yesterday, but they haven't made the final decision. Maybe we could persuade them to join us.\n#Person1#: Wonderful! I give them a call right now.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to climb Mt. Fuji and persuade Paul and Mary to join them.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_1864","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ann. Are you still working here?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Jack. Yes, I'm still working part-time in a company, as much as I can. The trouble is that I'm so busy with my classes that I don't have enough time for my work.\n#Person1#: Do you have a lot to do?\n#Person2#: Well, not too much at the moment.\n#Person1#: Are you going to go on working in that company?\n#Person2#: I hope so. I really like my work, and next term, I will have more time.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. Hope I'll see you around here more often.\n#Person2#: OK. I hope to see yon too. Bye for now.","summary":"Ann tells Jack she doesn't have enough time for her work, but she'll go on working because she likes the work.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1865","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know. I called you several times last week, but nobody answered the phone.\n#Person2#: Well, I was in Sydney at that time.\n#Person1#: Did you go there on business?\n#Person2#: No, I visited my aunt and her family.","summary":"#Person2# was in Syndey when #Person1# called #Person2#.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1866","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but you have to put your bags here before entering the market. \n#Person2#: Oh. I am sorry. I was busy looking for some whisky. Can you tell me the exactly place where I can find any? \n#Person1#: Yes, it's on the third floor. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to put his bags there.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_1867","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Steven. Are you coming to class today? We missed you in the lab yesterday.\n#Person2#: Uh...Sorry, Miss Smith. I had a mid term exam for my literature course and I... I had to do some last minute revision for it. Yes, I will certainly be at the class today, though. Sorry, I missed the experiment yesterday.\n#Person1#: Hmm...I don't really think reviewing for an English literature exam is a very good excuse, do you?\n#Person2#: No, you're right. It isn't a good excuse at all. It's just that I did a very similar experiment in chemistry 101 last time, so I felt I probably wouldn't miss too much.","summary":"Steven apologizes for missing the experiment because of the mid-term exam, but Miss Smith thinks it isn't a good excuse.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_1868","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ground Transportation Services,how can I help you?\n#Person2#: I have 7 guests coming to visit for the holidays. And I want to know how I can get them from the airport to my house.\n#Person1#: OK, are you familiar with our door to door shuttle service?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've used it myself. The thing is at $50 a person, that means $350 for 7 people. It's a little expensive.\n#Person1#: How about hiring our minibus?\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: It costs $150 and can drive straight from the airport to your house.\n#Person2#: Oh, that sounds great. Can I make a reservation now?\n#Person1#: Sure, but I'll need the flight information for your guests.\n#Person2#: Sorry, I don't have the information now. I'll call you back.\n#Person1#: OK, goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# phones to find a way to transport 7 guests from the airport to #Person2#'s house. #Person1# introduces several services, and #Person2# will hire the minibus.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1869","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do we want to go sightseeing today?\n#Person2#: I want to visit this temple I've read about in the guidebook.\n#Person1#: OK. I will buy the entrance ticket.\n#Person2#: Oh, I didn't realize we have to pay to get in.\n#Person1#: In China, there is a small fee to enter museums, parks and temples.\n#Person2#: That's very different from back home. Well, this is my first visit to China and I've heard this temple is amazing. When was it built?\n#Person1#: Pretty recently. About 150 years ago.\n#Person2#: Well, that seems very old to me.\n#Person1#: Considering China's 5000 year old history, it's relatively new.\n#Person2#: Have you been to the temple?\n#Person1#: No, but my parents have. I think we should find a taxi and go.","summary":"#Person2# wants to visit a temple and is surprised about the charge of entering museums in China. #Person1# introduces the temple to #Person2#.","topic":"visit a temple"}
{"fname":"train_1870","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are we leaving on Saturday or Sunday?\n#Person2#: We are leaving on Saturday. The plane leaves at midnight, so we're flying over night.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? I'm not sure I can sleep on the plane. It makes me nervous.\n#Person2#: You will be fine. It's easier to sleep than you might think.\n#Person1#: OK, well, what time should we get to the airport?\n#Person2#: I think 10:00 pm will give us enough time. We'll arrive in Thailand at 11:00 pm, their time. And Jenny is picking us up and taking us to the hotel.\n#Person1#: Will aunt Blanca and cousin Matty be there?\n#Person2#: Aunt Bianca will, but cousin Mattie is flying in the next day. Once she arrives, we'll take the train from Bangkok to Chiangmai. Then grandma Sammy is meeting us and we'll take a boat to pick at.\n#Person1#: I'm really excited about this trip. It's going to be so much fun.\n#Person2#: I'm excited too. I hope it's not too tiring with the family.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they're leaving on Saturday at midnight and will arrive in Thailand at 11 p.m., and some schedules after the arrival. #Person1# is excited about this trip.","topic":"head for Thailand"}
{"fname":"train_1871","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. This is Michelle Li speaking, calling on behalf of IBA. Is Mr. Meng available at all?\n#Person2#: This is Mr. Meng speaking, Michelle.\n#Person1#: Oh, hello! Sorry about that. I'm just calling to say that we've received your new Corporate Credit Card from HQ.\n#Person2#: That was quick! I wasn't expecting it until later this week.\n#Person1#: Yes, our application procedures have speeded up since we started using the new fast-track system.\n#Person2#: Shall I come in and collect it?\n#Person1#: Or we can send it to you. But if you would like to use it at the ATM, you'll need to wait for your PIN number.\n#Person2#: Mmmm... if I come in and collect it this afternoon, is there any way I could use it today? Petty cash is getting low, so I need to draw some money.\n#Person1#: As long as you bring your ID, etc, we can serve you over the counter. But you won't be able to use the ATM until your new PIN number arrives.\n#Person2#: I see. Yes, that's fine. I'll be there at around 2:30 pm. See you later, and thanks.","summary":"Michelle Li phones for Mr.Meng to inform him that his new Corporate Credit Card has been received. Mr.Meng will collect it this afternoon to draw some money as his cash is running low.","topic":"credit card"}
{"fname":"train_1872","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for an apartment, I'd like two bedrooms.\n#Person1#: All right. Have a seat, please. Let me ask you a few questions. First of all, may I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name's Donald Eakins.\n#Person1#: How do you spell your last name, Mr.Eakins.\n#Person2#: It's E-A-K-I-N-S.\n#Person1#: E-A-K-I-N-S.First name, Donald. And what's your present address, Mr.Eakins?\n#Person2#: It's 1446 Pine Street.\n#Person1#: 1446 Pine. That's in San Francisco, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.","summary":"Donald Eakins is looking for an apartment. #Person1# asks about his personal information and his present address.","topic":"look for an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1873","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike's Mechanics. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, how do I get to your shop from Chilin?\n#Person1#: Go straight up Zhongshan Road and you will see our sign on your right, after you pass the museum.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the way to their shop.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_1874","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, so many kinds of winter hats.\n#Person2#: What is your favorite color, miss?\n#Person1#: Red.\n#Person2#: Here you are. It ' s very attractive.\n#Person1#: May I try it on?\n#Person2#: Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Is there a mirror around here?\n#Person2#: Right over there.\n#Person1#: Does it suit me?\n#Person2#: Yes, you look very nice.\n#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: We're having a clearance sale. $ 4 plus tax.\n#Person1#: That's quite reasonable.","summary":"#Person1# chooses a red winter hat in a store with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"buy a winter hat"}
{"fname":"train_1875","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have heard of Paul?\n#Person2#: No, what?\n#Person1#: He's got a promotion.\n#Person2#: You're kidding.\n#Person1#: No, they made him vicepresident in charge of sells.\n#Person2#: I don't believe it. He is only being with the company for two years.\n#Person1#: Well, it's true. The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul.\n#Person2#: Well. Good for him.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Paul got a promotion. #Person2# thinks it unbelievable.","topic":"share news"}
{"fname":"train_1876","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's hard to be optimistic about things with the way the economy's headed... The trade deficit is getting larger, consumption's down, I really think we're headed for a recession.\n#Person2#: The economy has been stagnant for a while now. We've been in a recessive state for several months already. What worries me the most is the trade deficit. I think the government should do more to encourage exports.\n#Person1#: Increasing exports would weaken the currency. I think the main point is economic growth. We need more jobs. Factories have outsourced and moved many jobs to foreign countries. The result is an increase in unemployment in our own country, lower consumption, lower production, and an overall feeble economy. If more people are working, it will give the economy a boost.\n#Person2#: It's true that we should do something about unemployment, but what about inflation? If unemployment falls, there's pressure to increase pay. That would result in inflation, which would result in a much less dynamic economy.","summary":"With the stagnant economy, #Person2# thinks the government should do more to encourage exports to deal with the trade deficit, while #Person1# thinks unemployment should be solved first.","topic":"economy discussion"}
{"fname":"train_1877","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, why don't you go outside and play basketball with your friends?\n#Person2#: No, Mum, I'd rather stay inside.\n#Person1#: I just can't understand why you want to stay at home. It is such a wonderful day today.\n#Person2#: I prefer staying at home and watching TV.\n#Person1#: Didn't you just finish watching a basketball game on TV?\n#Person2#: Yes, but a football game is next.\n#Person1#: Oh, Peter. You really should go and play ball yourself rather than watching games.\n#Person2#: I just enjoy watching games.\n#Person1#: You really shouldn't watch so much television.","summary":"Peter's mom persuades Peter to play outside, but Peter only wants to stay at home and watch sports games.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_1878","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O'Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O'Connell, Action 5 news. Can you tell us what'happening?\n#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, we're here because we feel this is an injustice! The financial irresponsibility of big business has to stop! We're there to show the government that we don't like the way that they're spending our tax dollars!\n#Person1#: Sir but what exactly is making everyone so angry?\n#Person2#: It's an absolute outrage, Sarah, the US government wants to give 25 billion dollars of taxpayers'money to the auto industry. These are companies that have been mismanaged and are now nearly bankrupt.\n#Person1#: I see. But, many supporters of the bailout argue that it could help save the jobs of millions of hardworking Americans.\n#Person2#: That maybe true, and I for one don't want to see anyone lose their job, but how can these Ces ask for a bailout when they're making millions of dollars? And then, they have the nerve to fly to Washington in private jets! This costs hundreds of thousands of dollars! And they're asking for money! That is just not right!\n#Person1#: Good point. This is Sarah O'Connell reporting live from Washington D. C. , back to you, Tom.","summary":"Sarah O'Connell from Action 5 News is reporting live about a protest against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry from Washington, D. C.. Sarah also interviews a protester about the situation and the reason why they are doing it.","topic":"live report"}
{"fname":"train_1879","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for a good novel. Can you recommend anything?\n#Person2#: Certainly. What kind of novel did you have in mind?\n#Person1#: I'm not really sure. I don't like romance novels, but any other genre is okay, as long as the book's good.\n#Person2#: Well, let me see. . . This Stephen King novel is a real thriller.\n#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot to mention that I don't like horror much, either.\n#Person2#: That's okay. Well, let me think. How about a mystery novel?\n#Person1#: Hmm. . . I sometimes like mysteries, but I don't think I'm in the mood for one right now.\n#Person2#: There are a number of science fiction and fantasy novels I can recommend.\n#Person1#: I love science fiction and fantasy, but I've been reading a lot of both lately, so I'd prefer to get something else.\n#Person2#: How about a good historical novel? This one set in medieval France is excellent. The story is exciting and the characterization is very well done.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting. Okay, I'll get this one. Thanks for all your help.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"#Person1#'s looking for a novel. Since #Person1# doesn't want horror and mysteries and has been reading science fiction and fantasy novels recently, #Person2# recommends a historical novel and #Person1# will get this one.","topic":"purchase of novel"}
{"fname":"train_1880","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does this hotel have a pool?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir, we don't have one. However, in our gym, we do have swim stations.\n#Person1#: I'm not sure I understand.\n#Person2#: Think of a deep bathtub that you can swim in, but against a current.\n#Person1#: Cool. What will they think of next? How much are they?\n#Person2#: Sir, guests pay nothing to use the stations.\n#Person1#: Excellent! Now what are the hours?\n#Person2#: The gym is open 24\/7, but the stations are open from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. only.\n#Person1#: I'm going to change into my trunks right now!\n#Person2#: I think you'll like the experience, sir. It's a great workout.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the swim stations in their hotel gym. #Person1#'s interested and will go at once.","topic":"swim stations"}
{"fname":"train_1881","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to go to the natural history museum with me?\n#Person2#: Have you ever been to it before?\n#Person1#: Yes, lots of time. I was quite impressed by the wide variety of exhibitions they have.\n#Person2#: Let's go. It sounds interesting.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the natural history museum. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1882","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the time now?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I don't know, there's something wrong with my watch.\n#Person1#: You've simply forgotten to wind it up, have you? When do you usually wind it up?\n#Person2#: In the coming, before going to work.\n#Person1#: You got up so late today. You have, I think. Turn on the TV and set your watch by it.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll turn it on.\n#Person1#: All right. It's just four o'clock.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm setting my watch at four. Thank you.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# forgot to wind up #Person2#'s watch. Then #Person1# asks #Person2# to turn on the TV and set the watch by it.","topic":"set the watch"}
{"fname":"train_1883","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, I was wondering if you you had any plans for saturday afternoon.\n#Person2#: A friend and I are planing to go out, why? what's up?\n#Person1#: There is a special exhibition of french sculptures at the museum, I was hoping you'd like to come with me.\n#Person2#: I am afraid I can't I am going to be out all day.\n#Person1#: What about sunday?\n#Person2#: I wish I could, but it's my mums birthday.\n#Person1#: Maybe next week.\n#Person2#: Much as I'd like to, I am afraid i won't be free next week, I have a lot of work.\n#Person1#: Sorry to hear that, I was really looking forward to spending some more time with you, I really enjoyed our last chat.\n#Person2#: I am really sorry too, maybe I can give you a call sometime.","summary":"#Person1# invites Jane to a museum on the weekend, but Jane is busy this weekend and won't be free next week.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1884","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which language do you speak?\n#Person2#: Well, I studied French at school, but I've forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your parents.\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet.\n#Person2#: How do you find studying a language on the internet?\n#Person1#: It's not easy, particularly with listening and speaking, because sometimes the connection isn't too good.\n#Person2#: I bet you find the character difficult to write!\n#Person1#: Actually, many of the characters are the same or very similar in both Chinese and Japanese, so they're easy for me.\n#Person2#: So, you can read and write much better than you speak and understand other speakers, right?\n#Person1#: Yes. How are the Spanish classes going?\n#Person2#: In a way, it's similar to your experience of learning Chinese. Some Spanish words are very similar to English ones. But I need to practise listening to native speakers and saying the words myself.","summary":"#Person1# is learning Chinese on the internet and finds listening and speaking difficult, but thinks writing is easy. #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s experience of learning Spanish is similar to #Person1#'s.","topic":"learning languages"}
{"fname":"train_1885","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mike. We're having a party tonight, wanna come join us? You can bring your girlfriend.\n#Person2#: Well. I am breaking up with Cathy.\n#Person1#: What happened? Did you have a fight?\n#Person2#: No. She is really a very nice girl. . .\n#Person1#: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, getting easy-going and she is a great cook. She is a gem.\n#Person2#: Well, you are right. But sometimes she is too caring. Well, no. . . she's just possessive and I kind of want a break. . . you know. . . for some room for myself.\n#Person1#: Oh? ! Did you talk with her about it?\n#Person2#: I've tried, but it didn't work.\n#Person1#: So, when are you going to tell her?\n#Person2#: Maybe tonight. I don't know. I don't know how to tell her.\n#Person1#: I know she's head over heels in love with you. She will be badly hurt!\n#Person2#: I know. . .","summary":"#Person1# invites Mike and his girlfriend to a party. Mike tells #Person1# he wants to break up with Cathy as she's too possessive, but he doesn't know how to tell her.","topic":"relationship predicaments"}
{"fname":"train_1886","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that janet has got a new job. She's working for the united investment group. I hear that they pay very well.\n#Person2#: I heard that too. She must be making a pocket. Well, good for her.\n#Person1#: now, she'll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states.\n#Person2#: yes, she will. At the moment, the exchange rate is very favorable, so she should try to go as soon as possible, while it's cheaper.\n#Person1#: you're right. By the way, did you hear that tom inherited some money recently?\n#Person2#: really? I thought his parents had died several years ago.\n#Person1#: they did. He inherited the money from an uncle. I hope he doesn't lose a lot of it in taxed to the government.\n#Person2#: dying can be very expensive nowadays! What's he going to do with it?\n#Person1#: he said that he would probably invest most of it. He's got a well-paid job, so he doesn't need the money to cover day-to day expenses. He just wants some extra money available for when he retires.\n#Person2#: I had some good financial news yesterday too.\n#Person1#: really? Have you won a fortune in the lottery?\n#Person2#: no, but I got a pay rise of 5 % and a hours for all the hard work I've put in recently. I think it was very nice for my boss to show his appreciation in that way.\n#Person1#: It certainly was! So, what are you going to do with your windfall?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Janet's new job. #Person1# then shares with #Person2# the news that Tom inherited some money from an uncle and #Person2# is surprised. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got a salary raise.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1887","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of studying abroad?\n#Person2#: I think it's a great idea. Studying abroad will offer you plenty of new opportunities. Are you planning on going abroad?\n#Person1#: Yes, I hope so. I am studying for my BELTS right now.\n#Person2#: Which country do you want to go to?\n#Person1#: I'd like to study in the UK, but it's really expensive.\n#Person2#: Have you applied to any schools there?\n#Person1#: Yes, I received a conditional offer from Oxford University a few days ago.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! That's excellent news? What do you have to do to get an unconditional offer?\n#Person1#: I have to get an BELTS score of 7. 5 overall. Do you think I can do that?\n#Person2#: If you study hard, I don't see why you wouldn't. Have you received any other offers?\n#Person1#: I was also accepted into Yale University, and Sydney University.\n#Person2#: If you're worried about money, the cost of living is lowest in America. However, if you go to Oxford University, you'll probably be able to get any job you want in the future.\n#Person1#: I just can't decide where to go. It's not an easy decision to make.\n#Person2#: If I were you, I'd apply for some scholarships and grants before you decide. Whatever you do, I know you'll succeed.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for suggestions about studying abroad. #Person1#'s got offers from Oxford University, Yale University, and Sydney University, but #Person1# worries about money. #Person2# advises #Person1# to apply for some scholarships and grants before #Person1# decides.","topic":"study abroad"}
{"fname":"train_1888","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. I'd like to check out right now.\n#Person2#: May I have your room number . Sir?\n#Person1#: Room 103.\n#Person2#: Just a minute, Sir. Are you Mr. Wang from China?\n#Person1#: Yes. Wang Bin.\n#Person2#: Mr. Wang, did you sign any bill in the last two hours in our hotel?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: Have you used any hotel services this morning?\n#Person1#: No, I have not.\n#Person2#: Here is your bill. It totals 3250 dollars.\n#Person1#: All right. Can I pay with credit cards?\n#Person2#: What kind of card?\n#Person1#: American Express.\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. Here is your bill and receipt.","summary":"Wang Bin from China in Room 103 checks out and pays with American Express with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_1889","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you look at this form?\n#Person2#: Are you having problems with it?\n#Person1#: I don't understand some things.\n#Person2#: Let me help you.\n#Person1#: What does MI mean?\n#Person2#: MI stands for Middle Initial.\n#Person1#: What does MM \/ DD \/ YY mean?\n#Person2#: That means Month \/ Day \/ Year. Use numbers.\n#Person1#: I don't understand.\n#Person2#: For example, if your birth date is January 12, 1987, write 01\/12 \/8 7.\n#Person1#: Oh. That's simple enough.\n#Person2#: Always print clearly, and fill in the bubbles completely.","summary":"#Person2# explains the meaning of MI and MM \/ DD \/ YY in the form to #Person1#.","topic":"explanation"}
{"fname":"train_1890","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was wondering if this is where the Resume Writing Workshop is being held.\n#Person2#: You are in the right place. Please come on in!\n#Person1#: It's been a long time since I've had to look for work and put a resume together.\n#Person2#: It's going to come together just fine. Trust me!\n#Person1#: Where do we begin?\n#Person2#: We start at the top with our name and contact information. Make sure the information is current.\n#Person1#: Then what do we do?\n#Person2#: Put your job experience first, if that is more impressive than your education.\n#Person1#: What about listing my interests and affiliations next?\n#Person2#: Yes, that would make a good ending for your resume.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to rewrite the resume. They start with name and contact information and end at listing interests and affiliations.","topic":"rewrite a resume"}
{"fname":"train_1891","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That's the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It's acting again. It must have a virus or something.\n#Person2#: Just give me a second. I'll be right up. I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files!\n#Person1#: But I'm quite careful when I'm browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus.\n#Person2#: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly, yours wasn't up to date, that's probably what was causing your problems.\n#Person1#: Ok. Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer!\n#Person1#: Um yeah. Sorry about that.","summary":"#Person1#'s computer froze again. Samuel ran a virus scan and finds many infected files. Samuel tells #Person1# to update the anti-virus software regularly.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_1892","dialogue":"#Person1#: You ran into my car.\n#Person2#: That was my fault. I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: You messed up my car.\n#Person2#: I don't see any damage.\n#Person1#: My rear bumper is messed up.\n#Person2#: I don't see anything wrong with it.\n#Person1#: It's smashed in.\n#Person2#: That's not my fault.\n#Person1#: The same thing is wrong with your bumper.\n#Person2#: I'll take care of everything. I just need your phone number and insurance.\n#Person1#: I need your information too.\n#Person2#: Here you go.","summary":"#Person2# ran into #Person1#'s car. #Person2# promises to take responsibility and they exchange their information.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_1893","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! The Inland hotel. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a room for Friday night and Saturday night.\n#Person1#: Certainly. What kind of room would you like?\n#Person2#: A single room please. I hope you're not fully booked.\n#Person1#: A single room? That's fine. In whose name shall I make the booking?\n#Person2#: Jones. According to your website, the nightly rate is $ 50, including breakfast.\n#Person1#: We offer a 20 % discount for guests staying of Friday and Saturday. The total cost will be $ 80, including breakfast.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. I look forward to seeing you on Friday.\n#Person1#: Could I just take your credit card number please? I should mention that there is a cancellation charge of $ 20.\n#Person2#: That's fine. My credit card number is. . .","summary":"Jones phones to book a single room for Friday night and Saturday night. #Person1# helps make the reservation and charges Jones $ 80.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_1894","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find the nearest ICCC?\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's quite a ways.\n#Person1#: Do I need to take a bus?\n#Person2#: This bus doesn't take you directly there. You'd have to change buses twice. I suggest you walk. It'll take you less than 20 minutes.\n#Person1#: How do I get there on foot?\n#Person2#: Go straight ahead through the intersection.\n#Person1#: Wait, let me write this down. . . Alright, I'm ready.\n#Person2#: Keep walking till you pass the square, then turn right. Walk past two lights and turn left at the third.\n#Person1#: Square. . . turn right. . . traffic lights. . . And then?\n#Person2#: Keep walking and look for a tall building.\n#Person1#: Tall building. . . Which side is the building on?\n#Person2#: The right side. ICCC should be on the first floor.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the bus doesn't take #Person1# directly to the nearest ICCC, so #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to go there on foot.","topic":"offer directions"}
{"fname":"train_1895","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you wish me to take you, sir?\n#Person2#: Please take us to Harvard University. By the way, is it far from here?\n#Person1#: It takes about half an hour to get there.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Here we are, sir.\n#Person2#: How much do I owe you?\n#Person1#: It's 35 dollars on the meter.\n#Person2#: Here's 50 dollars. Keep the change.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Have a nice day.","summary":"#Person1# drives #Person2# to Harvard University. #Person2# pays the bill.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_1896","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your PC is so amazing. Are you doing trade on internet?\n#Person2#: Thank you for your compliment. I bought this PC with my first-month salary. I am getting to know the on-line trade.\n#Person1#: I'm wondering if you often trade with others on the internet.\n#Person2#: Yes, I often do business through internet now.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Is it a good way?\n#Person2#: Yes, very gorgeous. Sometimes, I can deal with my business without stepping out of our house.\n#Person1#: What advantages does it have?\n#Person2#: Firstly, it is convenient. And secondly, it has low cost, because you know you only need to pay the fee of internet service.\n#Person1#: I agree with you. It will cost too much when going abroad to join the exhibition.\n#Person2#: The most important is that it is very convenient. You know you can browse the website and send E-mails to your customers at any time. Even you can have e-contract with your regular customers.\n#Person1#: So cool, if we do business through other ways, it will cost a lot of time.\n#Person2#: Sure, but every coin has two sides. Doing business through the internet is not as safe as doing business through traditional ways.\n#Person1#: Will you give me some suggestion?\n#Person2#: Of course, such as Alabama, which is a famous website.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Maybe I will do business through internet in the future.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about trading through the Internet, which is convenient, low-cost, and time-saving, but it's not as safe as doing business in traditional ways. #Person2# advises #Person1# to use Alabama, which is a famous website.","topic":"Internet trade"}
{"fname":"train_1897","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to see our new shirts?\n#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm not really that interested in those things.\n#Person1#: Well, they are very nice you know.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: And not expensive either.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't care about that.\n#Person1#: Everybody is buying them.\n#Person2#: Are they?\n#Person1#: Yes, they are very fashionable, you see.\n#Person2#: I am afraid I am not interested in fashion.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: But thank you very much all the same.\n#Person1#: Sorry I couldn't help you.","summary":"#Person1# tries to sell the new shirts to #Person2# who isn't interested at all.","topic":"sell shirts"}
{"fname":"train_1898","dialogue":"#Person1#: I called about that ad we saw in the paper.\n#Person2#: For the bank manager?\n#Person1#: That's the one.\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: You were right, it was from a headhunter. He wouldn't tell me anything without a signed contract.\n#Person2#: Well, no surprise there.\n#Person1#: No! Not at all. But I did find out they have more than one position with different clients, so at least one would probably work out.\n#Person2#: Great, so are you going to sign a contract with them?\n#Person1#: I'm going there tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Great! Good luck.\n#Person1#: And I think I'll look in on a few other Employment Agencies while I'm downtown, to see what they have.\n#Person2#: Good idea. The more people you ask, the better your chances are.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s going to sign a contract with a headhunter and will see other employment agencies when #Person1#'s downtown.","topic":"hunt a job"}
{"fname":"train_1899","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Jimmy's report came today.\n#Person2#: Let's have a look. What is this? Where are all the grades?\n#Person1#: He's in the third grade Sam! You see under each subject that he is being taught in school, he receives a mark from one to three. A one means his achievement or work is excellent. Here in Science for example he got a two, which means its satisfactory.\n#Person2#: What about here in physical education?\n#Person1#: He got a three here which means it's unsatisfactory. We should work on that with him.\n#Person2#: So confusing! In my day we got an A or B if we were doing well and if we failed an exam we would get an F!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are looking at Jimmy's report and talking about his grades. #Person2# is confused about the number that stands for grades.","topic":"grade report"}
{"fname":"train_1900","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your great struck?\n#Person2#: I think I'm very good at planning. I manage my time perfectly, so that I can always get things done on time.\n#Person1#: Why do you think you be a good fit or this job?\n#Person2#: Because I'm very competent in this area.\n#Person1#: Are you working under pressure?\n#Person2#: Yes, I work well under pressure and find it dimly. However, I believe planning and probable management of my time can reduce tight deadlines.\n#Person1#: Are you more a follower or a leader?\n#Person2#: I don't try to go ahead of people and lead them, I'd rather cooperate with everybody else and get the job done by working together.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person2# is competent. #Person2# is good at planning, works well under pressure, and prefers doing the job by working together.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_1901","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Boss! I'd like to tell you what we've discussed during the day.\n#Person2#: Okay. Is all going well?\n#Person1#: I think it's going very well, actually. We had a long meeting with them. After several lengthy discussions they decided to accept our offer.\n#Person2#: Really? That's great. You really did a good job. Anything else to tell me?\n#Person1#: We're meeting with their finance director today and then with the other directors tomorrow, just to sort out some final details.\n#Person2#: OK. If he wants to make any changes, minor alternations can be accepted. Let me know what happens.\n#Person1#: OK. I never forget it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person1#'s boss their company's offer was accepted and some final details will be sorted out tomorrow.","topic":"report the work"}
{"fname":"train_1902","dialogue":"#Person1#: If I understand the terms correctly, the length of the contract would be one year with a one-year option. Is that correct?\n#Person2#: Do you mean the contract for equipment rental or the one for training?\n#Person1#: I was under the impression that both contracts had the same terms.\n#Person2#: Yes and no. Let me see if I can clarify that. The terms are the same except that the contract for training has a clause that allows for the cancellation after the first six months.\n#Person1#: Could you elaborate on that?\n#Person2#: Sure. What I mean is that either side could cancel the training contract after the six months as long as it's in writing.\n#Person1#: Let me see if I have that right. This contract is for six months of training, but if it isn't cancelled, continues for another six months. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: Okay, that's clear enough. Let's move on to the other terms.","summary":"#Person2# clarifies the terms in the contract for equipment rental and for training to #Person1#. #Person1# understands the clause that allows for the cancellation only exists in the one for training.","topic":"clarify terms"}
{"fname":"train_1903","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Lawson. It's a pleasure to see you again. You seem to be in here all the time at the moment! What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I've prepared some L \/ C documents, all in accordance with the conditions. There shouldn't be any problems; I've done about a million of these things recently.\n#Person1#: You're right, no problems. You are becoming quite the expert, Mr. Lawson. If any problem does turn up, which I'm sure it won't, I'll give you a call.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much. I'm sure I'll be back, so see you again soon. Bye!","summary":"Mr. Lawson has prepared some L \/ C documents. #Person1# promises to give him a call if there're problems.","topic":"L \/ C documents"}
{"fname":"train_1904","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really like this shirt, but I am afraid it is not my size.\n#Person2#: Try it on first. If it is the wrong size, you can try another one.\n#Person1#: Oh, where is the changing room?\n#Person2#: It's over there by the mirror.\n#Person1#: Can I take two shirts to try on now?\n#Person2#: Yes, you can take three shirts at a time to try on.\n#Person1#: I just want to try on these two that I like.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll wait here to help you when you have finished.","summary":"#Person1#'s taking three shirts at a time and trying them on with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"try on shirts"}
{"fname":"train_1905","dialogue":"#Person1#: Helen,I heard you wanted to be a gym teacher, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did think about it. But it was going to be too expensive.\n#Person1#: You mean the training?\n#Person2#: Yes. You need to pay for the use of all the equipment, you know.\n#Person1#: So you went to the nursing college.\n#Person2#: I did, and I have no regrets.\n#Person1#: Really? You enjoyed it?\n#Person2#: Oh, very much.\n#Person1#: Didn't you feel sad that you couldn't become a teacher?\n#Person2#: Well, in a way. But as time went by, I really began to like my job.","summary":"Helen used to think about becoming a gym teacher. But she went to the nursing college instead and she has no regrets.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_1906","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is Mike. Who is it, please?\n#Person2#: Oh, Mike. This is Amy. My goodness! I've got hold of you, at last.\n#Person1#: Nice to hear from you again after all these years. What have you been doing?\n#Person2#: Well, I've tried many things since school. I'm now working for a food processing company in charge of sales. So I travel a lot.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's great. You must really enjoy it.\n#Person2#: Oh, I do. Yeah, it's interesting, but it's quite tiring. But, What about you, Mike?\n#Person1#: I work in a law firm, practicing in business law.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's challenging.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but I like my job.","summary":"Amy and Mike are talking on the phone. They haven't met for years and they talk about their current jobs.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_1907","dialogue":"#Person1#: Aaaagh!\n#Person2#: But I haven't touched you yet. What are you shouting for?\n#Person1#: You are going to touch me.\n#Person2#: Well, of course I am. How can I give you an injection without touching you. As soon as you've had the injection your gum will freeze and you won't feel a thing.\n#Person1#: How do I know what you will do while I am asleep? You might rob me.\n#Person2#: Now let's not be silly. You won't go to sleep. We don't do that nowadays. This will just freeze the area around the tooth so that you cannot feel any pain while I am pulling out the tooth. That is all. You won't go to sleep. You can watch everything in that mirror above you. Come along now.","summary":"#Person2#'s giving #Person1# an injection, but #Person1#'s afraid of falling asleep. #Person2# tells #Person1# the injection will only make the area around the tooth freeze.","topic":"injection"}
{"fname":"train_1908","dialogue":"#Person1#: It seldom rains this summer. \n#Person2#: Yeah, some places are very short of water. \n#Person1#: Because of pollution and other things, our environment has become worse and worse. \n#Person2#: You see, This time I traveled to the West. When I looked out of the windows of the rain, all the lands that I could see are as dry as a bone. \n#Person1#: It is serious. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the serious drought this summer.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_1909","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have to find a living room set. \n#Person2#: Where are you planning on looking for one? \n#Person1#: I don't know. \n#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine. \n#Person1#: Where did you go to find yours? \n#Person2#: IKEA has beautiful furniture. \n#Person1#: Does the furniture from IKEA cost a lot? \n#Person2#: The furniture cost a couple thousand dollars. \n#Person1#: How good of quality is the furniture? \n#Person2#: It's very sturdy. You get what you pay for. \n#Person1#: I don't mind paying for quality workmanship. \n#Person2#: I assure you that you're paying for quality. ","summary":"#Person2# got #Person2#'s living room set from IKEA which costs a lot but has good quality. #Person1# also pays for quality workmanship.","topic":"buy furniture"}
{"fname":"train_1910","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to find an old music box. \n#Person2#: We have a great selection. What decade are you looking for? \n#Person1#: Do you have anything made in the 1920s? \n#Person2#: We have six. \n#Person1#: Do any of them have dancing figures? \n#Person2#: Actually, two of them have dancing figures. \n#Person1#: That's fantastic. I think I like this one. \n#Person2#: A good choice. I prefer that one myself. \n#Person1#: Now, is there any warranty with this? \n#Person2#: Oh, no, I'm afraid not. These things are just too old to guarantee anything. \n#Person1#: I understand. \n#Person2#: Even if they break down, they're still works of art. ","summary":"#Person1# is looking for an old music box made in the 1920s with dancing figures with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"old music box"}
{"fname":"train_1911","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for some fresh produce that's on sale. \n#Person2#: Well, we just got in some mangoes. \n#Person1#: Mangoes. What are they? \n#Person2#: Well, it's a fruit with a big nut in it. \n#Person1#: Can you eat the nut? \n#Person2#: No, you peel off the skin and throw out the nut. \n#Person1#: How much are they? \n#Person2#: Well, the sale price is $1 each. \n#Person1#: What does a mango taste like? \n#Person2#: They're like a citrus fruit. \n#Person1#: How do I know if it's ripe? \n#Person2#: You can buy them hard. Wait a few days for them to develop a soft feel. \n#Person1#: Where do they come from? \n#Person2#: Most of them in this store are from Mexico. ","summary":"#Person1# wants some fresh produce that's on sale. #Person2# recommends mangoes and tells #Person1# about it such as its taste.","topic":"mango"}
{"fname":"train_1912","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to watch the Oscars on Tv tonight. How about you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd love to. It's interesting to see who is considered the best in their field and which film are thought to be particularly good. \n#Person1#: I like watching it for the fashion. I like to see what the ladies are wearing. Of course, the men nearly always just wear the traditional tuxedo. \n#Person2#: Sometimes the men wear flamboyant colours. Which films do you think will win awards this year? \n#Person1#: I'm really not sure. Usually just one or two films look set to sweep the awards ceremony, but this year there are several contenders. \n#Person2#: You're right. This year should be much more exciting than usual. What's you favourite award category? \n#Person1#: You might think this strange, but I like the category for 'best foreign language film'. \n#Person2#: It's nice to see foreign language films making a little impact on Hollywood. I like the 'best actor and actress'. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will watch the Oscars on TV tonight. #Person2#'s interested in the actors and actresses while #Person1# watches it for the fashion. They talk about their favorite award category.","topic":"Oscars"}
{"fname":"train_1913","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tiffany, look at the long line in front of the department store.I think they are having their annual anniversary sale again. \n#Person2#: Really? Then, how can I miss such a great opportunity to buy a cheap facial treatment? \n#Person1#: You sure? It's really crowded inside. I can hardly breathe every time I go there during the annual anniversary sale. \n#Person2#: But, everything is really on special sale. \n#Person1#: You are right. But, we had better look at the catalog and make shopping list first. I do not want to waste my time. \n#Person2#: That is a good idea. \n#Person1#: Let's walk down the stairs to the basement and take the escalator the ground floor! \n#Person2#: We can take the elevator. That is faster. \n#Person1#: You sure? According to my experience, there usually is a long line in front of the elevator. By the time you get in the elevator, all the special offer products may be sold out. \n#Person2#: Wow, you sound really professional. \n#Person1#: Well,practice makes perfect. \n#Person2#: That's true. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want to go to the annual anniversary sale of the department store. #Person1# suggests looking at the catalog and making shopping lists first.","topic":"annual anniversary sale"}
{"fname":"train_1914","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I am writing an essay about ancient Greece. Are there any books on this topic that you can recommend?\n#Person2#: Geese? You want to write about ancient geese? I've never heard of such a thing. Anyway, it would be with a book of some animals, that's row J. Or you want to try science, that's in Row G.\n#Person1#: Animals? But Greece is a country, not an animal.\n#Person2#: Oh, Greece. Well, you know, today must be your lucky day. We have just received a new collection of books on that very topic. There are writers over here in row C.\n#Person1#: I see. That's a lot of books, which do you suggest?\n#Person2#: Well, the one by Robin Smith is excellent but it is very long. It's the one with the statue on the cover. There is also one by Milton Pike. It has a painting of a soldier on the front. As you can see, it's not very thick, so it shouldn't take too much time to read. But probably the best book is the one with the picture of ancient Olympic Stadium. It has won several history works rewards.\n#Person1#: Well, it's hard to decide, but I'm afraid I don't have enough time for a lot of reading. I think I'll get the book by Milton Pike.\n#Person2#: OK. Could I have your library card please?\n#Person1#: Sure, here you are.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to recommend some books on ancient Greece. #Person2# suggests the one by Robin Smith which is very long, the one by Milton Pike which is not very thick, and the one winning several history works rewards. Since #Person1# doesn't have enough time, #Person1#'ll get the book by Milton Pike.","topic":"borrow a book"}
{"fname":"train_1915","dialogue":"#Person1#: Everyone seems to be on a diet, have you noticed that?\n#Person2#: Yeah, at least everyone is talking about it. A neighbor of mine is on a banana diet. She should eat one banana for breakfast, one for lunch and two for dinner.\n#Person1#: That would be bad for her teeth and her health, has she lost any weight?\n#Person2#: She doesn't look any thinner. My sister eats eggs to lose weight, only eggs for breakfast, for lunch and even for dinner.\n#Person1#: That's bad for her heart. Something in eggs is good for losing weight, but too many eggs are bad for the heart.\n#Person2#: I've read that, too. Then what about a fish diet? One of my cousins eats nothing but fish, even for breakfast.\n#Person1#: That's too expensive. The best way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more. That's why I'm on my way to the tennis court.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# different dieting ways #Person1#'s neighbor, #Person1#'s sister, and #Person1#'s cousin use to lost weight. #Person1# thinks the best way is to eat less and exercise more.","topic":"go on a diet"}
{"fname":"train_1916","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Angela, what's up?\n#Person2#: We are planning to visit Zhang Jiakou this February. Why don't you join us?\n#Person1#: Certainly, I will if I don't have anything else on my schedule.\n#Person2#: Is the Spring Festival ok for you?\n#Person1#: Of course, which places are you going to visit?\n#Person2#: We want to visit some ski resorts in other places of interests there, you know, Zhang Jiakou is one of the whole cities for the two thousand twenty two Winter Olympic Games.\n#Person1#: In that case, we should check information online and make us a thorough plan for the trip.","summary":"Angela invites #Person1# to visit Zhang Jiakou this February. #Person1# suggests checking information online and making a thorough plan.","topic":"tour invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1917","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, this is Westminster Abbey. It's one of the oldest buildings in London and in its architecture, you will recognize different styles.\n#Person2#: Wow, it's really splendid.\n#Person1#: There, to the left, you will see a small Street called Downing Street No.10, the last of its 10 houses has always been the living place of the British Prime Minister.\n#Person2#: Oh, is that the Tower Bridge?\n#Person1#: Yeah, look, the bridges parting in the middle and the two halves are moving upwards, a big ship is passing underneath.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# around Westminster Abbey, Downing Street No.10, and Tower Bridge.","topic":"guide a tour"}
{"fname":"train_1918","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to take a trip to the beach this weekend.\n#Person2#: A trip to the beach would be fun. How is the weather going to be?\n#Person1#: The forecast says that it will be warm on the weekend.\n#Person2#: So do you think it'll be perfect weather for the beach?\n#Person1#: It sounds like it will be.\n#Person2#: I really hope it doesn't get cold.\n#Person1#: That would ruin things, I want to go so badly.\n#Person2#: The weather in California is unpredictable, so you never know.\n#Person1#: That is true. The weather is constantly changing.\n#Person2#: It would be nice if the weather would never change.\n#Person1#: That would be great, then we could plan things sooner.\n#Person2#: True. Predictable weather would make life easier.","summary":"#Person1# plans to take a trip to the beach this weekend. #Person1# and #Person2# hope the weather will stay warm and would never change.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_1919","dialogue":"#Person1#: I went to the tutoring service centre on campus today. And I got a job.\n#Person2#: Congratulation. What will you do?\n#Person1#: They got me a part-time tutoring job, teaching an Australian businessman Chinese.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. I want to get a part-time job too. Tell me what I should do.\n#Person1#: It's very simple actually. You can go to the service centre and have your name and job interest resisted. They will give you a call if any job comes up.\n#Person2#: Good. I'll do it.","summary":"#Person1# got a part-time tutoring job at the tutoring service centre and teaches #Person2# how to find one.","topic":"part-time job"}
{"fname":"train_1920","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Helen! how is it going?\n#Person2#: I'm very busy these days. It seems I can never finish my work.\n#Person1#: Well, take it easy! Don't let it get on top of you.\n#Person2#: I'll try. I'm under a lot of pressure right now.\n#Person1#: Why don't you take a few days off?\n#Person2#: I can't. I am really behind of my work.","summary":"Helen gets much pressure from work. #Person2# comforts her.","topic":"busy days"}
{"fname":"train_1921","dialogue":"#Person1#: The bartender just gave the last call. Let's order another round, okay?\n#Person2#: Sure, but let's get a pitcher this time We should be able to down it before they close.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. You order the beer while I go to the bathroom. Where is the can in this place?\n#Person2#: It's all the way to the back. See that yellow door?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I think I can find it.\n#Person2#: You're back already. That sure was quick.\n#Person1#: That's because I just took one step inside and turned right around. That bathroom is too gross for me.\n#Person2#: Well, the bartender wouldn't give me the pitcher of beer. Anyway. He said it was too close to closing time.\n#Person1#: Let's leave then. I could take some fresh air, anyway.\n#Person2#: Okay, let's go!","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to order some more beer. But the bartender refuses because it is too close to closing time. Then they leave.","topic":"drink"}
{"fname":"train_1922","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am afraid that I spoke wrong in front of all of the tables. Such a big mistake.\n#Person2#: Never mind about that.\n#Person1#: I am terribly sorry. Will you forgive me?\n#Person2#: No, It's totally okay. Don't blame yourself.","summary":"#Person1# apologizes for saying something wrong in public. But #Person2# doesn't blame #Person1# at all.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_1923","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're going to need a lot of new stuff after the holidays. Let's make a list.\n#Person2#: Fine, Mr. Richardson. What do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: Well, to begin with, we're going to have to get a new desk for you and I'd like to replace that old typewriter.\n#Person2#: Yes! I agree! We could really use another one! I'll get on that right away! What else would you like to order?","summary":"Mr. Richardson asks #Person2# to order a new desk and a new typewriter.","topic":"new stuff"}
{"fname":"train_1924","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know a bus that I can take from Altadena to downtown LA?\n#Person2#: I believe you can take the 486.\n#Person1#: Will that bus really take me to LA?\n#Person2#: It sure will.\n#Person1#: Is it a very long ride?\n#Person2#: It's a forty-five minute to an hour ride.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: It doesn't take long at all\n#Person1#: Do a lot of people ride that bus?\n#Person2#: More people start getting on around LA.\n#Person1#: Wow, thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can take the 486 bus from Altadena to downtown LA and it takes around an hour.","topic":"take a bus"}
{"fname":"train_1925","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you shoot pool?\n#Person2#: You have 16 balls on the table, 7 solid colored, 7 striped colored, a black 8 ball, and the white ball.\n#Person1#: And?\n#Person2#: You hit the white ball with your cue. The white ball hits the colored balls. And you want to get the colored balls into the pockets.\n#Person1#: How do you know whether you should hit the solid or the striped one?\n#Person2#: At the beginning, it does not matter, but once someone gets one ball in, it is set.\n#Person1#: Can I get the black ball in?\n#Person2#: The black ball has to be the final ball in the pockets.\n#Person1#: Let's go and try now!","summary":"#Person2# introduces the rules of shooting pool to #Person1#. And they are going to try now.","topic":"shoot pool"}
{"fname":"train_1926","dialogue":"#Person1#: When will our party be held?\n#Person2#: Next Wednesday.\n#Person1#: Have you sent out invitations to the house warming party to all the people I have listed on this paper?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: When did you send them?\n#Person2#: Ten days ago.\n#Person1#: Okay, that's good. Could Dr. Cole like to attend the party?\n#Person2#: Yes, he will.\n#Person1#: That's fine.","summary":"#Person1# checks the time and other details of the party with #Person2#.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_1927","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Steven! You have a large chunk of money, but why do you still live in the old flat, instead of buying a new villa?\n#Person2#: I like to live here and enjoy my neighbors'company. And I don't think I should waste money just because I have much of it.\n#Person1#: But I found you always hate to part with your money. Look at the car you drive! You must have droven it for at least twenty years! It's such a junker!\n#Person2#: Oh, the car is old but still in good condition. I just think we should be thrifty, whether you are rich or not.\n#Person1#: But. . . But. . .\n#Person2#: But what? Just remember that thrift is not only a great virtue, but also a great revenue.\n#Person1#: I am sorry. Maybe you are right.","summary":"Although being rich, Steven is very thrifty. He tells #Person2# thrift is a good virtue and #Person2# feels sorry for telling Steven what he should do.","topic":"thrifty"}
{"fname":"train_1928","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, there are some words on the fish.\n#Person2#: I know that they are auspicious fish. It's quite popular nowadays.\n#Person1#: For God's sake! It's too bloody. How can people be so cruel?\n#Person2#: Not at all. I think the tattoos are so cool and chic.\n#Person1#: You can't prick the fish to please the sick tastes of some bloody people.\n#Person2#: Honey, it's not so serious. It's just an animal.\n#Person1#: Just an animal? But it has life too. If you want a tattoo, get one. It's your choice because you want it. But has anyone asked the fish if it wanted one?\n#Person2#: OK, I understand, but what else could we do?","summary":"#Person1# thinks pricking fish is too bloody while #Person2# thinks it's not so serious. #Person1# argues that the fish has a life too and #Person2# finally understands.","topic":"pricking fish"}
{"fname":"train_1929","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. are you new here?\n#Person2#: Yes. I moved here last week.\n#Person1#: I'm Steven, your neighbour.\n#Person2#: I'm Charlie. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too.\n#Person2#: Since we live in the same neighbourhood, maybe we can help each other from now on.\n#Person1#: I guess so. I live next door but one, and hope you'll drop in now and then.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I will.","summary":"Steven greets Charlie who is a new neighbor.","topic":"greeting"}
{"fname":"train_1930","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is wrong with Peter? He sure looks unhappy.\n#Person2#: His girlfriend dumped him, and he is tearing his heart out over her.\n#Person1#: How foolish he is. The girl is inviting. She often makes a pass at boys.\n#Person2#: Love is blind, you know.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Peter who is unhappy.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_1931","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sometimes I think television is too biased. None of them are completely objective.\n#Person2#: That's unavoidable, but think, How would you keep up to date without television?\n#Person1#: Newspapers or the radio I guess. I just wish TV was more objective.\n#Person2#: Look, you can still learn a lot from watching television, you just need to be smart when you're watching. Filter the information and decide if you believe what you are hearing or not.\n#Person1#: The internet's a lot worse.\n#Person2#: Really? Why?\n#Person1#: There's no one moderating it. Anyone around the world can put information onto the net for anyone else to see. The information on the internet is mostly unsubstantiated and you can never know who has written it, or why. A lot of people get conned online.\n#Person2#: Again, you need to think carefully. If you don't trust others online, have nothing to do with them.","summary":"#Person1# thinks television is too biased and the internet is worse because TV isn't objective and no one moderates it. #Person2# suggests thinking carefully to filter the information.","topic":"media"}
{"fname":"train_1932","dialogue":"#Person1#: Didn't you say you were planning a trip to China? I heard the northwest and north of China are experiencing severe sandstorms!\n#Person2#: I was planning to go to Beijing first and then go to northwest China! Looks like I'm in trouble.\n#Person1#: Definitely. I heard Beijing was experiencing seven degree strong winds! That is nearly a record high!\n#Person2#: No way! I don't think I've ever encountered winds that strong! Are the storms affecting land and air transportation?\n#Person1#: Absolutely! I don't think any planes are going anywhere. The sand being blown around has cut visibility in Beijing to less than 100 meters. But inseems Gansu Province is being hit the hardest.\n#Person2#: That's exactly where I was planning to go!\n#Person1#: Well, this storm originated in the plateaus in northwest China. At the moment, that area is calmer.","summary":"#Person2# was planning to visit Beijing and Gansu Province. But #Person1# says these areas are experiencing severe sandstorms and storms are affecting land and air transportation.","topic":"sandstorms"}
{"fname":"train_1933","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen the new Hannibal Lecter movie?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. You?\n#Person1#: Yes. What did you think of it?\n#Person2#: I thought it was better than the others. I really liked it. What did you think of it?\n#Person1#: I liked it, too. It was scary, but not disgusting. I always enjoy watching Anthony Hopkins. He's brilliant.\n#Person2#: Mmm. That's what I thought, too. And I always enjoy watching Anthony Hopkins.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, he is brilliant. What's the name of the young actor?\n#Person2#: Hum, Edward Norton, or something like that.\n#Person1#: Yes. He was excellent. They worked well together.","summary":"Both #Person2# and #Person1# like the new Hannibal Lecter movie and enjoy watching Anthony Hopkins.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_1934","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yeah. You don't need to rub it in.\n#Person2#: And then she made the deal with MicroPower. Vince wanted to sell for fifteen million. . .\n#Person1#: Fifteen? And Zina pushed them up to seventy-five?\n#Person2#: That's right. Vince still stops by her office every day to thank her.\n#Person1#: Anyway, I'm still happy I left. I'm working as a freelancer now.\n#Person2#: You really should have stayed with us, Dave.","summary":"#Person2# tells Dave Vince helps Zina make the deal at a much higher price.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_1935","dialogue":"#Person1#: what date is it today?\n#Person2#: why?\n#Person1#: look at the girls in the street. They all have bunch of flowers. Is it Valentine's Day?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes! I completely forgot about it.\n#Person1#: did you have a fight with Jack?\n#Person2#: no, but now he'll be in trouble. What's a boyfriend for? To forget about Valentine's Day?\n#Person1#: come on, dear! You forgot it, too.\n#Person2#: you know, it's OK for a girl to forget these ' big days ', but for a guy, to do that is unforgivable.\n#Person1#: is that your phone?\n#Person2#: oh, it's Jack. Excuse me.\n#Person1#: wow! good timing.\n#Person2#: he asked me out to a dinner tonight. How about joining us?\n#Person1#: come on! three's a crowd!\n#Person2#: so what?\n#Person1#: just go! it's Valentine's Day!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that Jack'll be in trouble because #Person2# thinks he forgets Valentine's Day. But then Jack calls #Person2# and invites her to dinner.","topic":"Valentine's Day"}
{"fname":"train_1936","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need help preparing for my presentation on Friday.\n#Person2#: I could help you with that.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you have the time?\n#Person2#: I promise you that I have the time to do this. If I didn't, I wouldn't offer to help.\n#Person1#: What would be the best time for you to help me?\n#Person2#: Tomorrow night would work for me.\n#Person1#: Should we just meet here?\n#Person2#: OK, and I'll bring some information that helped me with my presentation.\n#Person1#: I'll see you then.\n#Person2#: See you tomorrow night.","summary":"#Person1# needs help preparing for #Person1#'s presentation. #Person2# promises to have the time to help #Person1#. They'll meet tomorrow night.","topic":"prepare for presentation"}
{"fname":"train_1937","dialogue":"#Person1#: I went to Roth's to interview her, you know, Edith Roth is the author of a book about moths.\n#Person2#: Is she? I thought she was a mathematician.\n#Person1#: I'm so thirsty.\n#Person2#: Are you? I thought you had something to drink at her home.\n#Person1#: No. Edith didn't give anything to drink.\n#Person2#: I'll buy you a drink.\n#Person1#: Oh! Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# went to interview Roth and is thirsty. #Person2#'ll buy #Person1# a drink.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_1938","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, are cameras allowed here?\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir, in order to protect these paintings, taking photos are strictly forbidden here.\n#Person1#: I see. What a pity. I have to appreciate it carefully.\n#Person2#: I am really sorry for that.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# cameras are not allowed here.","topic":"no photo"}
{"fname":"train_1939","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now please tell me something about your past work achievements.\n#Person2#: All right, madam. When I was sales manager at the Beijing Friendship Store. I succeeded in raising the yearly sales volume by 25 percent and profit margins from 50 percent to 80 percent.\n#Person1#: That is quite an achievement! Do you consider it your most rewarding work experience?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I'll create further achievement in the future.\n#Person1#: Have you received any honors?\n#Person2#: Yes. I got the title of Advance Worker in 2006.\n#Person1#: Do you have any publications?\n#Person2#: Yes. I wrote a thesis entitled On Interpersonal Relations in the Socialist Market Economy and it was published in China Daily.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s past work achievements and #Person2# received the title of Advance Worker and published a thesis in China Daily.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_1940","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Is it possible for me to buy some RMB at this counter?\n#Person1#: Of course, that's no problem at all.\n#Person2#: That's a relief! I was a little worried about it ; I left England in a bit of a hurry.\n#Person1#: How much would you like to change?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm only here for 3 days, so I think 500 GAP should be plenty.\n#Person1#: Please fill in this exchange form, and I'll need to see your passport, and sign here. That's the money and your passport back. Of course, if you don't spend all of it, you can come back and we'd be happy to buy the local currency back from you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy some RIB. #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill in the exchange form and present #Person2#'s passport.","topic":"exchange money"}
{"fname":"train_1941","dialogue":"#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Your secretary seems to think she is being harassed.\n#Person1#: What? You've got to be kidding me!\n#Person2#: I wish I were, but i am deadly serious. She said you invited her to dinner last week.\n#Person1#: Of course I did. As recognition for a job well done. Once a month I invite the most productive employee to dinner.\n#Person2#: Well, there is no problem there. But she seemed to think that you were angry when she refused, and that your motives are personal and not professional.\n#Person1#: I think she's misinterpreted my intentions. What happens now?\n#Person2#: Our harassment policy requires that we have a meeting with the HR manager and Miss Brown. It's quite serious. You could be reprimanded, or even fired if we find evidence that you were pressuring\n#Person1#: I understand that. But I hope that we can get to the bottom fo this and show Miss Brown that she misunderstood my reaction.\n#Person2#: That's the purpose of the meeting. Sometimes a mediated conversation will straighten things out, and a little discussion and apology can calm the waters.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s secretary, Miss Brown, thinks she is being harassed by #Person1#. #Person1# thinks Miss Brown misinterpreted #Person1#'s intentions. #Person2# says a meeting will be held to see whether #Person1# needs to be reprimanded or not.","topic":"sexual harassment"}
{"fname":"train_1942","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me about some good deals on produce?\n#Person2#: The mangoes are on sale today.\n#Person1#: What exactly are mangoes?\n#Person2#: They have yellowish red skin. It's a fruit with one big seed.\n#Person1#: Is the seed edible?\n#Person2#: Maybe if you were a parrot. I wouldn't recommend it.\n#Person1#: How much does a mango cost?\n#Person2#: Normally, they're $ 2 each. Today, they're only $ 1 each.\n#Person1#: Maybe I won't like the taste.\n#Person2#: It's hard to describe. They're sweet, but also sort of citrusy.\n#Person1#: How do I tell the difference between a ripe one and an unripe one?\n#Person2#: They're similar to an avocado. When the outside feels soft, they're ripe.\n#Person1#: Where do most of them come from?\n#Person2#: These are from Mexico.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the mangoes are on sale and introduces their appearance, price, taste and place of production.","topic":"mangoes"}
{"fname":"train_1943","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm calling to ask about your apartment advertised.\n#Person2#: Yes, we've got great apartments with charming environment and nice scenery. And they are all newly renovated.\n#Person1#: That sounds fantastic! But I am looking for something closer to the downtown, as I spend most of my time at the office.\n#Person2#: No problem. We have a nice apartment located near the Oriental Square. It's perfect for people busy with office work. It is fully furnished with a service staff taking care of the trivial details.\n#Person1#: I'm sure it is wonderful, but I need an unfurnished apartment with relatively lower cost.\n#Person2#: Ah! I get your point. We have just what you need. Our Jinyuan apartments have several floor plans. The one bedroom apartments are very economical, but their layout makes great use of a small amount of space. I think you can find the right apartment there.\n#Person1#: Great! I'll arrange a viewing after work tomorrow afternoon. Could you tell me the detailed address?\n#Person2#: Of course. It's just at 19 Lingual Road. You can phone me again if you cann't find the right place.\n#Person1#: Ok. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# is looking for an unfurnished apartment with a lower cost near downtown. #Person2# recommends Jinyuan apartments. #Person1# asks for its address and will see it tomorrow afternoon.","topic":"see an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1944","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy Birthday, Mary!\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Here is a gift for you. I hope you like it.\n#Person2#: What a lovely dog! How did you know I love this?\n#Person1#: I had my own ways of finding out. It's a secret. You look so beautiful today. Your new shirt goes well with your skirt.\n#Person2#: Maybe you don't believe it, but it was made by my grandmother.\n#Person1#: Really? It looks so nice.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Please have a cup of tea.\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: How about some fish?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I've had enough. Now, Mary, before you blow out the birthday candles, you have to make a wish. After that, you may cut the cake.\n#Person2#: OK, let me make a wish. . . Do you want a big piece of cake?\n#Person1#: No, just a small one. Next let's sing'Happy Birthday'to Mary.\n#Person2#: It is very kind of you. I'm so moved by you.","summary":"#Person2# gives Mary a lovely dog as her birthday gift and Mary loves it. #Person2# also praises Mary's skirt. Then Mary makes a wish and cuts the cake.","topic":"birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_1945","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to come by and play bridge?\n#Person2#: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.\n#Person1#: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Well, in that case, we could go to the movies.\n#Person1#: Oh, we always go to the movies. Can't we do something different?\n#Person2#: Well, do you have any suggestions?\n#Person1#: Let's see. How do you feel about playing bridge?\n#Person2#: It's OK with me, but we don't have any beer and things.\n#Person1#: Well, shall I call Janet and ask her and Tom to come over, and I'll go to the store and buy some stuff.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# wants to play bridge but #Person2# wants to go dancing. #Person1# disagrees because #Person1# is tired. They finally agree on playing bridge and invite Janet and Tom.","topic":"play bridge"}
{"fname":"train_1946","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's get down to business.\n#Person2#: OK. Have you seen the samples?\n#Person1#: Yes. I have. I'm interested in your underwear. If the price is acceptable we would like to order it soon.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. We are trying to give you a favourable one.\n#Person1#: What's your price?\n#Person2#: 150 yuan for each piece.\n#Person1#: That's a bit more than I was prepared to pay.\n#Person2#: How about 130 yuan?\n#Person1#: I offer you 110 yuan.\n#Person2#: That's too little. Well, I'll come down to 120 yuan.\n#Person1#: All right. I go up to 115 yuan, but not a penny more. Is that acceptable?\n#Person2#: If you order more than 10, 000 pieces, we can accept 115 yuan for each one.\n#Person1#: Well, I'll accept the price and place an order for 10, 000 pieces.\n#Person2#: Very good. It's a pleasure to do business with you, Mrs. Phoebe.","summary":"Mrs. Phoebe wants to order #Person1#'s underwear. They negotiate for the price and #Person2# accepts that Mrs. Phoebe orders more than 10, 000 pieces in 115 yuan for each one.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_1947","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you already wash your clothes today?\n#Person2#: I've only washed my white clothes.\n#Person1#: Could you wash some of my dark clothes with yours?\n#Person2#: Is there any special care I should take with your clothes?\n#Person1#: The only thing is that they have to be washed on the gentle cycle.\n#Person2#: Are there a lot of clothes?\n#Person1#: There aren't a lot of clothes, do you have a lot to wash?\n#Person2#: It's a medium load.\n#Person1#: You don't mind, do you?\n#Person2#: No big deal. I'll do it for you.\n#Person1#: Okay, thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to wash some of #Person1#'s dark clothes with #Person2#'s and asks #Person2# to wash in the gentle circle.","topic":"wash clothes"}
{"fname":"train_1948","dialogue":"#Person1#: Berry, you're just back from Rio de Janeiro?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: What was it like?\n#Person2#: Well, the first day in Rio was quite a shock for us. Here it was a lot of fat middle-aged Europeans and Americans exercising along the beach, sunbathing, walking with their walkmans. It's a big contrast to the thousands of people sleeping on the street during night.\n#Person1#: What was the weather like?\n#Person2#: The climate is very different from other places such as Peru or Bolivia. We were at sea level, and we all felt very good about it. No one of us needed to breathe extra air from time to time, and the temperature is about 25 degrees and the air is very humid.\n#Person1#: That's really nice.\n#Person2#: The first day we had very nice weather, and were able to really relax on the beach. After these two days we had bad weather, rain and cloudy. So, we're a little bit disappointed about that. Due to the weather, we explored the old part of Rio.\n#Person1#: How about the food there?\n#Person2#: We ate at local restaurant. Tiffs restaurant has a fixed fee of about US $10. Then you can eat as much as you want from a vast and delicate buffet consisting of both seafood and meat. Dessert and drinks are not included.\n#Person1#: It's been really a nice trip.\n#Person2#: Well, Rio was not the experience we had hoped for, and we feel that this city is over-publicized. But anyway it's cool to have been there.","summary":"Berry is back from Rio de Janeiro and he thinks the first day was a shock because many people exercised along the beach. Then Berry says they experienced both nice weather and bad weather and they ate at a local restaurant.","topic":"trip"}
{"fname":"train_1949","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I need a room for two days from June 3 to 4. Do you have any spare room?\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. We are fully booked on that day. But we do have rooms on June 5 and 6.\n#Person1#: OK. I book a single room for the two days.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# book a single room for two days.","topic":"room reservation"}
{"fname":"train_1950","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ann. I hear you've started evening discussions on popular music. How is it going?\n#Person2#: Pretty well. I must say I've learned a lot. But it would be nicer to have someone who knows more about the subject. Could you possibly join us?\n#Person1#: Certainly. When do you usually meet?\n#Person2#: We meet twice a week-Tuesday and Saturday. Is the time convenient for you?\n#Person1#: Tuesday is OK. But I don't think I can come on Saturday.\n#Person2#: What about Friday evenings? We hope to see you present.\n#Person1#: OK. I'm free on Friday evenings.","summary":"Ann invites #Person1# to join in the discussions and #Person1# agrees. They discuss the time to meet together.","topic":"evening discussions"}
{"fname":"train_1951","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you get another job for a change?\n#Person2#: But I like my job.\n#Person1#: Look, digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate.\n#Person2#: But the money's not bad and there's plenty of fresh air.\n#Person1#: If I were you, I'd take some kind of direction, like teaching law.\n#Person2#: Teaching? Anything but that. It's so boring.\n#Person1#: Come on, you really must think of the future.\n#Person2#: I'll tell you what. I'd like to be a doctor.\n#Person1#: Well, you should think very seriously about that. It means a lot of study, and then working all sorts of hours.\n#Person2#: Yes, maybe. But the idea sounds interesting.\n#Person1#: Well, then, you ought to get more information about it as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# change a job because digging gardens is not a job for a university graduate and get more information if #Person2# wants to be a doctor.","topic":"change a job"}
{"fname":"train_1952","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. This way, please. \n#Person2#: Thank you. It's nice here. \n#Person1#: I'm so glad you like it. What would you like? We serve tea, milk and coffee, cakes and cold drinks. Please look at the menu for morning drinks. \n#Person2#: I'll try a cup of tea without sugar. How about you, Emma? \n#Person3#: I'd like to have coffee with lemon and custard pudding. \n#Person1#: Anything else? We've the sirloin steak today, I suggest that you try them. \n#Person2#: All right, Let's try them. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# and Emma order a drink and cake. #Person1# also recommends the sirloin steak to them.","topic":"food ordering"}
{"fname":"train_1953","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please teach me how to use the computer? \n#Person2#: Sure, let's take a look at the menu first. \n#Person1#: Do I have to turn on the computer? \n#Person2#: yes, we can look at the computer and computer menu at the same time. And this will help us undstand both better. \n#Person1#: What should I learn first? \n#Person2#: Right now I'll teach you to open files, save files and copy files. Are you ready? \n#Person1#: I am ready I am going to get, let's start! ","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# how to use the computer and how to open, save and copy files.","topic":"use a computer"}
{"fname":"train_1954","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice to see you; how have you been feeling lately? \n#Person2#: I have been feeling great, Dr. Smith. \n#Person1#: I am happy that you have decided to come in for your annual physical. \n#Person2#: Yes, I am going on a cross-country bike ride on vacation and want to make sure that I don't have any problems. \n#Person1#: We are going to look at your heart and lungs, do a few blood tests, and see that your eyes, ears, and nose are all working as they should. \n#Person2#: I've been having trouble with congestion in my chest. Can you give me some tests for that? \n#Person1#: I can do a chest X-ray to check for congestion. \n#Person2#: That would be great. What is the blood test for? \n#Person1#: The blood test is for cholesterol, white blood cell count, and blood sugar. \n#Person2#: I have been feeling great. I don't imagine that any of my tests will turn out badly. ","summary":"#Person2# comes for his annual physical to ensure he is healthy. #Person1# will check his heart and lungs, do blood tests, and do a chest X-ray.","topic":" annual physical"}
{"fname":"train_1955","dialogue":"#Person1#: They are professors and government officials. \n#Person2#: Where are they from? \n#Person1#: Most of them are from America and Europe. \n#Person2#: What are they doing in Beijing? \n#Person1#: They are attending an international conference here. \n#Person2#: Which hotel are they staying at? \n#Person1#: They are staying at the Hilton Hotel. ","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# about the professors and government officials.","topic":"international conference"}
{"fname":"train_1956","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you plan to do on Sunday morning? \n#Person2#: Nothing special. \n#Person1#: How about going to English corner with me? \n#Person2#: Oh, I'd rather not. \n#Person1#: Why not ? \n#Person2#: You know, I am poor at English, especially spoken English. \n#Person1#: That's why you should go there, If you don't dare to speak English owing to the fact that you are afraid of making mistakes, you simply will never learn English. ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the English corner. #Person2# refuses. #Person1# thinks #Person2# ought to go.","topic":"English corner"}
{"fname":"train_1957","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you are planning to travel abroad.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to the United States. Where do you think I should go?\n#Person1#: In my opinion, there are several places you mustn't miss, like Washington DC, Las Vegas, New York and Los Angeles.\n#Person2#: Someone has suggested that we go to Hawaii.\n#Person1#: Yes, you should consider Hawaii too. It's definitely worth a visit. There are some beautiful beaches there.\n#Person2#: I would definitely enjoy some beautiful sunshine.\n#Person1#: That's right. I've been there twice with my parents and they both agree it is really a wonderful place.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll talk about it with my wife and I believe she'll love the idea of visiting Hawaii.\n#Person1#: I hope you enjoy your trip.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s going to travel to the United States and asks #Person1# where to go.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_1958","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll have a get together with my friends tomorrow. Could you tell me what to wear Lucy?\n#Person2#: How about this red T-shirt Mark? It can make you look active.\n#Person1#: Oh, red makes me tense. I'd rather wear the yellow T-shirt.\n#Person2#: The yellow one? Why?\n#Person1#: Because it makes me feel relaxed and look confident.\n#Person2#: Ok, perhaps you should wear a black hat and blue jeans.\n#Person1#: You mean a yellow T-shirt with a black hat and blue jeans? That's a good choice.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you must be a star at the party.","summary":"#Person1# will have a get-together with #Person1#'s friends and asks Lucy to tell #Person1# what to wear.","topic":"outfit"}
{"fname":"train_1959","dialogue":"#Person1#: Kathy, it seems you're having a lot of fun playing tennis.\n#Person2#: Would you like to learn?\n#Person1#: Yes, how do you play?\n#Person2#: Tennis can be played in singles or doubles. Look, there, the outside lines are for doubles and the inside lines are for singles.\n#Person1#: How do you decide who start serving?\n#Person2#: Well, you can use a coin to decide. Whoever wins chooses either to serve or the side of the court.\n#Person1#: How do you count the score?\n#Person2#: At the beginning, the score would be love.\n#Person1#: Love means 0?\n#Person2#: You got it, it is then counted to 15, 30 and 40. If you get to 40 and win again, you win the game.\n#Person1#: The other side start serving then?\n#Person2#: Right, see? You know how to play now.","summary":"Kathy teaches #Person1# that tennis can be played singles or doubles and they use coins to decide who starts serving. She also introduces the scoring rules.","topic":"play tennis"}
{"fname":"train_1960","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to speak to Mister Johnson, please.\n#Person2#: Speaking.\n#Person1#: Oh hello. This is Erica Stone. My living room window was broken this afternoon. Can you repair it?\n#Person2#: Sure, I can come over tomorrow afternoon. Is that OK?\n#Person1#: Could you come over now?\n#Person2#: OK. I'll come over and take a look in a little while.\n#Person1#: You charge about $100, don't you?\n#Person2#: Usually if it's a small window. See, didn't I repair a window for you a few weeks ago?\n#Person1#: Yes, you did.\n#Person2#: Oh, and your little ones have broken the window again. Were they playing ball in the house?\n#Person1#: Well, no. I told them not to do that anymore. This time I broke it. I was practicing volleyball.\n#Person2#: Oh, you did, did you?","summary":"Erica calls Johnson and wants him to repair the window now. Last time the window was broken by kids but this time it was broken by Erica.","topic":"broken window"}
{"fname":"train_1961","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, professor Smith.\n#Person2#: Hi, Justine, how are you?\n#Person1#: I am OK, but I'm doing badly in your class. I am wondering how to do better.\n#Person2#: I think comeing prepared class may do something to improve your grades.\n#Person1#: How can I prepare for class?\n#Person2#: Have you checked out my web page? All of my lecture notes are on my web page. You can download the notes and read them ahead of time.\n#Person1#: Really? Wow, that would be very helpful.\n#Person2#: Another good idea is to read each chapter in the book before class.\n#Person1#: I usually don't read the chapter ahead of time. I thought hearing the lecture first was better than reading first.\n#Person2#: Reading first is actually better. You should also write down ideas or notes while you're reading. That way, you can come to class with some questions.","summary":"Professor Smith advises Justine to download the notes from his web page and read them beforehand or read each chapter in the book before class.","topic":"prepare for class"}
{"fname":"train_1962","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cindy, the date of the computer meeting has been set for next Tuesday. Could you do me a favor and call the hotel to book a room?\n#Person2#: Sure, I will take care of it right away. But what are you going to do about the appointment you had planned with Mr. Nolan? Do you want me to call him and cancel?\n#Person1#: Oh, I completely forgot all about him. You know, I can't miss this appointment with him. It's too important. On second thought, I think I'd better send Sally to New York to attend the meeting. She's been working on the speech with me for a long time, and she should be able to give the speech in my place.\n#Person2#: You're right.","summary":"#Person1# tells Cindy #Person1# needs to go to the computer meeting, but #Person1# cannot miss the appointment with Mr. Nolan so #Person1# sends Sally to the meeting instead.","topic":"meeting"}
{"fname":"train_1963","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jenny, thank you for your help with my paper.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure if I have done something helpful to you.\n#Person1#: I am really grateful for the reference books you offered me. But for the materials, I would not have written my paper so quickly.\n#Person2#: It's nice of you to say so. I am interested in your paper and I happen to have some books on the topic.\n#Person1#: Your books are important to me. Besides, you have given me some very good suggestions. I really thank you so much.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# thanks Jenny for giving some reference books and suggestions that help #Person1# with #Person1#'s paper.","topic":"paper writing"}
{"fname":"train_1964","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Viola. I see that you take this book with you all day. What book is it?\n#Person2#: A wrinkle in time.\n#Person1#: You had a birthday party last weekend. So is this book a birthday gift from your friends or classmates?\n#Person2#: It is a birthday gift. My uncle sent it to me from New York.\n#Person1#: It must be a fantastic book, right?\n#Person2#: Yeah, in the book, together with her brother Charles and her friend Calvin, Meg starts the journey to find her missing father, who is a scientist.\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Can you lend it to me?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. But I haven't finished it yet. Today is Tuesday. I think I will finish it the day after tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Great. I can't wait to read it.","summary":"Viola tells #Person1# that the book is her birthday gift from her uncle. Viola will lend the book to #Person1# when she finishes reading.","topic":"book"}
{"fname":"train_1965","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your trip, Dan? I'd love to go round the world.\n#Person2#: It was great. First we went to London but only for a few days as it rained all the time. Both of us got really wet.\n#Person1#: You went to Paris next, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Well, Paris wasn't at all, sunny, but it was better than London, a bit cloudy.\n#Person1#: Did you go up the Eiffel Tower?\n#Person2#: Yes. We both had a great time.\n#Person1#: Where did you go after Paris?\n#Person2#: To Sydney. We didn't get to the famous Bondi Beach as there were a lot of thunderstorms. We did some shopping there.\n#Person1#: I bet that was expensive.\n#Person2#: It wasn't as expensive as Tokyo. It was hot and sunny there, no rain at all for the whole 5 days we were there.\n#Person1#: And then you went to the USA, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, to San Francisco, which is famous for its fog. It was so thick that we didn't go to see the Golden Gate Bridge. But it was warmer than some of the other places.","summary":"Dan went to London first and then to Paris. Then he went shopping in Sydney and finally went to San Francisco. He also tells #Person1# about the weather in these cities.","topic":"trip"}
{"fname":"train_1966","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see there are some workmen on the site. When is the building work due to start?\n#Person2#: Well, it'll take three weeks to demolish the old building and clear away the debris. We should be ready to start the construction work in week 23.\n#Person1#: How long will the sub contractors be on site?\n#Person2#: About ten weeks in total if everything goes according to plan.\n#Person1#: I'm sure it will. So, we should be able to start moving the machinery in during week 34. I'll confirm that date with our suppliers.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the schedule of the building work. #Person1#'ll confirm the date of moving the machinery with suppliers.","topic":"building work"}
{"fname":"train_1967","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm now on the Songshan airport getting ready for departure. I realized that I might have left my watch.\n#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. May I have your name and room number?\n#Person1#: My name is Terry. I stayed last night in your hotel in room 132.\n#Person2#: What kind of watch is it?\n#Person1#: It's a brand-new Seiko wrist watch.\n#Person2#: Yes, we have it.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm glad to hear that. Would you kindly send it to the Hilton Hotel?","summary":"Terry calls to report that she might've left her watch in #Person2#'s hotel. #Person2# finds it. Terry requests #Person2# to send the watch.","topic":"a lost watch"}
{"fname":"train_1968","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tony, could you tell me if there are any special rules about the job?\n#Person2#: Working hours are from 8: 30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Be sure not to be late or absent. Report to the manager by filling in the ' Monthly Report ' every month.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else? How about my salary?\n#Person2#: Our company has a strict and reasonable salary standard. On the 20th day of every month, you can get your salary on time. Benefits depend upon the length of service and the employee's past attendance record.\n#Person1#: Wow, thank you for telling me these. Do you mind telling me something else, like attendance record, holiday, and how to ask for leave?\n#Person2#: All new members are likely to ask the same questions. Haha. I can understand that. Every month you have three days off, besides the weekends and some important holidays. After you've been here for a year, you qualify for a one-week vacation. The leave less than a half-day should predict for an hour, and more than a half-day should predict three days.\n#Person1#: Okay, that's good. I get it.","summary":"Tony tells #Person2# the special rules about the job and the salary. Tony then introduces attendance records, holidays, and how to ask for leave.","topic":"introduction to the job"}
{"fname":"train_1969","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like the apartment?\n#Person2#: I absolutely love the apartment.\n#Person1#: Everything is okay?\n#Person2#: I do have one problem with the apartment.\n#Person1#: What ' s the problem?\n#Person2#: I don ' t like all those stains in the carpet.\n#Person1#: We will have the carpet cleaned before you move into the apartment.\n#Person2#: I did not know that.\n#Person1#: I assure you that we will, and if there are any more problems, feel free to tell me.\n#Person2#: That was the only thing that I saw wrong with the apartment.\n#Person1#: I ' m glad to know that you think the apartment is so nice.\n#Person2#: It ' s absolutely incredible. I ' ll take it.","summary":"#Person2# loves the apartment but doesn't like all those stains in the carpet. #Person1# promises to clean the stains so #Person2# will take it.","topic":"see the apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1970","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. My name is Mr. Brown. I ' m from Australia. Here is my card.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I ' m pleased to meet you, Mr. Brown. My name is Kathy Pewless, the representative of Green Textile Import and Export Corporation.\n#Person1#: Pleased to meet you too, Ms. Pewless. I travel a lot every year on business, but this is my first visit to your country. I must say I have been much impressed by your friendly people.\n#Person2#: Thank you for saying so. Have you seen the exhibition halls? On display are most of our products, such as silk, woolen knitwear, cotton piece goods, and garments.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I had a look yesterday. I found some of the exhibits to be fine in quality and beautiful in design. The exhibition has successfully displayed to me what your corporation handles. I have gone over the catalogue and the pamphlets enclosed in your last letter. I've got some idea of your exports. I ' m interested in your silk blouses.\n#Person2#: Our silk is known for its good quality. It is one of our trade - trional exports. Silk blouses are brightly colored and beau - fully designed. They have met with great favor overseas and are always in great demand.","summary":"Ms. Pewless meets with Mr. Brown and introduces her corporation's exhibition and products to him. Mr. Brown gets interested in their silk blouses","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_1971","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, are you Mrs. Green from England?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: I'm pleased to meet you, Mrs. Green. My name is Myra. I work in Beijing Institute of Technology. I came here to meet you.\n#Person2#: How do you do?\n#Person1#: How do you do?\n#Person2#: It's kind of you to meet me at the airport.\n#Person1#: Welcome to Beijing. Is this your first time in China?\n#Person2#: No, I have visited China several times, but it's my first visit to Beijing and I think it's a great honor to be invited to your beautiful city.\n#Person1#: It's our pleasure to have you here. I hope you will have a pleasant stay here.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'm sure I will have a wonderful time here.","summary":"Myra meets Mrs. Green at the airport. They greet each other and Myra hopes Mrs. Green can have a good time in Beijing.","topic":"airport pick up"}
{"fname":"train_1972","dialogue":"#Person1#: Helen, did you hear I ' m having a party? Next Saturday in my place.\n#Person2#: I may have something on that day, but thanks for inviting me.\n#Person1#: Well, drop by if you can.\n#Person2#: I will, do you want me to bring anything?\n#Person1#: No, just bring yourself. I hope to see you there.","summary":"#Person1# invites Helen to #Person1#'s party next Saturday. Helen tells #Person1# she may have something on that day but she'll drop by if she can.","topic":"party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_1973","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you take in students? I've been told you might have a vacant room.\n#Person2#: Yes. If you don't mind sharing room with someone else, there's one available.\n#Person1#: How much are you asking?\n#Person2#: 800 yuan a month.\n#Person1#: Could I have a look at it, please?\n#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm on my way out now. Could you come back in an hour?","summary":"#Person1#'s looking for a vacant room. #Person2# has one available for 800 yuan a month and asks #Person1# to come back later.","topic":"room rental"}
{"fname":"train_1974","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you ready for your first driving lesson?\n#Person2#: yes. Which one is the brake again?\n#Person1#: the pedal on your left is the brake and the one on your right is the gas.\n#Person2#: I'm glad this car is an automatic. I don't like having to change gears.\n#Person1#: automatics are very simple to drive. The first thing you should do is put your seat belt on.\n#Person2#: you should also put yours on. you never know what will happen with me in the driver's seat!\n#Person1#: very funny. Next you should check your side mirrors and your rear view mirror. Can you see out of them?\n#Person2#: I can't see anything out of the side mirror on your side of the car. Could you move it forward a bit, please?\n#Person1#: how's that?\n#Person2#: that's better. Now what?\n#Person1#: check your petrol situation.\n#Person2#: the tank is almost empty. I guess I'll drive to the petrol station to fill it up.\n#Person1#: that's a good idea. Put your keys in the ignition, start it up, put the car in reserve, wait for the road to be clear, and then back out of the driveway.\n#Person2#: I got it. Don't worry. I'll get you there in one piece.\n#Person1#: remember, no honking this time. The horn is only for emergencies!\n#Person2#: why does that cop car behind me have its red lights on?","summary":"#Person1# is giving #Person2#'s first driving lesson. #Person2# learns about preparation before driving and will drive to the petrol station to fill the petrol up.","topic":"a driving lesson"}
{"fname":"train_1975","dialogue":"#Person1#: This small town has many serious problems.\n#Person2#: What's the cause?\n#Person1#: The mayor and high officials practice cronyism and a large number of guys who are good at nothing occupy many important positions.\n#Person2#: I see why it lags behind other towns.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# this small town has many serious problems because of cronyism.","topic":"problems of the town"}
{"fname":"train_1976","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat!\n#Person2#: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy.\n#Person1#: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks!\n#Person2#: Okay. Um. . . can you make sure my sideburns are even and you just take a little off the top.\n#Person1#: Don't you worry, I'll take care of everything! ( starts cutting ) Oh my god! I just love your curly hair! It's so fluffy and cute! You should totally let it grow out. An afro would look great on you!\n#Person2#: Um. . . no.\n#Person1#: Okay, but you are going to be my masterpiece!","summary":"#Person2# wants a trim. #Person1# serves #Person2# and admires #Person2#'s hair enthusiastically but #Person1# reacts indifferently.","topic":"haircut"}
{"fname":"train_1977","dialogue":"#Person1#: This apartment is great, but could I upgrade a few things?\n#Person2#: What are you unhappy with?\n#Person1#: I want to have a different color carpet.\n#Person2#: If you agree to pay more money, you could upgrade the carpet.\n#Person1#: Would it cost a lot more?\n#Person2#: It could be as little as 2 dollars or as much as 10 dollars more per square yard.\n#Person1#: I was also wondering if it would be possible to pick a different paint color.\n#Person2#: Bring me a paint sample to look at, and I will consider it.\n#Person1#: When can you finish with the new carpet and paint?\n#Person2#: Your new apartment can be recarpeted and repainted by next Tuesday.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the apartment's great but wants #Person2# to upgrade the carpet and change the color of the painting. #Person2# agrees but asks for more money.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_1978","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you say if I told you I was going to quit school?\n#Person2#: I'd say, think twice about it. Well, you are not going to quit school, are you?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I failed my exam.\n#Person2#: What did you get?\n#Person1#: A B plus.\n#Person2#: That's not bad.\n#Person1#: But I should have aced it. I mean I finished the paper so quickly, thinking it's a piece of cake. But when I knew my result, I was like what? That can't be true!\n#Person2#: Listen, John. I understand that you are such an excellent student and I know you must have lots of stress, but you really want to give up?\n#Person1#: No, I don't. I just don't know how to handle this. This is my first time, you know.\n#Person2#: I know. Don't worry. Do you know what you should do?\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: You need to blow off some steam. The world is not on your shoulder.\n#Person1#: How?\n#Person2#: Forget about school and exams. Come over to my house and have fun. I have some really good DVDs.\n#Person1#: Thanks. But I really don't feel like watching movies tonight. I have to get an early start in the morning.\n#Person2#: Then go to bed and have a good sleep.\n#Person1#: I guess that's what I need. Thanks. You're being a really good friend.\n#Person2#: Of course I am. Well, pleasant dreams!\n#Person1#: Thanks, bye.","summary":"John got an unsatisfied grade in his exam and considers quitting school. #Person2# comforts him and lets him forget those things. John feels thankful to have such a helpful friend.","topic":"study predicaments"}
{"fname":"train_1979","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you going all these days?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks.\n#Person1#: But you look depressed.\n#Person2#: I have some problem with my work.\n#Person1#: Is it serious?\n#Person2#: I can solve it, thanks.\n#Person1#: How about your family?\n#Person2#: Everything is Okay. And as soon as I see my son at home, all my worries vanish into the blue.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s depressed due to some problems with the work but #Person2# can solve it.","topic":"problems in work"}
{"fname":"train_1980","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to come by and play bridge?\n#Person2#: Well, let's see. Why don't we go dancing for a change? We haven't done that for a long time.\n#Person1#: Well, to tell the truth, I don't really feel like it tonight. I had a pretty hard day and I'm sort of tired.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Well, in that case, we could go to the movies.\n#Person1#: Oh, we always go to the movies. Can't we do something different?\n#Person2#: Well, do you have any suggestions?\n#Person1#: Let's see. How do you feel about playing bridge?\n#Person2#: It's OK with me, but we don't have any beer and things.\n#Person1#: Well, shall I call Janet and ask her and Tom to come over, and I'll go to the store and buy some stuff.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Hello, Janet. It's me. . . Oh, fine. Just fine. Say, Janet, I was wondering if you and Tom were doing anything tonight. . . No? Well. would you like to come by our place and play a few hands of bridge?","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to come by and play bridge. #Person2# at first wants to do something else but ultimately agrees. Then #Person1# calls Janet and Tom to come.","topic":"playing bridge"}
{"fname":"train_1981","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a beautiful sweater!\n#Person2#: Do you think it looks good on me?\n#Person1#: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants.\n#Person2#: You won't believe it, but it was really cheap.\n#Person1#: I wish I could find one just like it.","summary":"#Person1# admires #Person2#'s sweater and #Person2# tells #Person1# it was cheap.","topic":"a beautiful sweater"}
{"fname":"train_1982","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't danced for a long time.\n#Person2#: Neither have I.\n#Person1#: We must go to a dance soon, or we'll forget how to dance.\n#Person2#: Yes, we must. What have you been doing since I last saw you?\n#Person1#: I've been studying hard for my examinations. And you?\n#Person2#: I've been learning Japanese every evening.\n#Person1#: Why have you been learning Japanese? Why not English?\n#Person2#: I hope to visit Japan next year.\n#Person1#: Well, we'll both have to start learning all the new dances.\n#Person2#: Yes, let's go into the dance-hall and ask if we can take dancing-lessons.\n#Person1#: A good idea. They can teach elephants to dance nowadays perhaps there's hope for us!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# haven't danced for a long time. They talk about what they have been doing recently and they decide to take dancing lessons together.","topic":"dancing lessons"}
{"fname":"train_1983","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, Hello!\n#Person2#: Hello!\n#Person1#: Hi, what's your name?\n#Person2#: Yeah, my name is Nandu.\n#Person1#: Nandu. Nandu, how do you spell you name?\n#Person2#: Yeah, my name is like N-A-N-J-U.\n#Person1#: Oh, OK. That's a nice name, Nandu. And where are you from?\n#Person2#: I'm from Madras.","summary":"Nandu and #Person1# meet for the first time. Nandu tells #Person1# how to spell his name and he's from Madras.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_1984","dialogue":"#Person1#: I went bungee jumping yesterday. It was so exciting.\n#Person2#: Do you really enjoy such dangerous sports?\n#Person1#: Yes, They are great fun and very challenging, too. Some day I'll want to try deep-sea diving and rock-climbing, too.\n#Person2#: You are a real fan of extreme sports.\n#Person1#: Yes. I love facing danger and overcoming it. It has become part of my life.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# went bungee jumping yesterday and #Person1# loves extreme sports.","topic":"extreme sports"}
{"fname":"train_1985","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor, could I make an appointment with you?\n#Person2#: I am free tomorrow afternoon between two and four ; do you have a particular time in mind?\n#Person1#: Two o'clock would be the best time.\n#Person2#: Fine, do you know where my office is?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not sure.\n#Person2#: Remember, it is in the E building on the third floor.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, it will work out fine once you get there. I'll see you then.\n#Person1#: I'll see you then.\n#Person2#: Looking forward to meeting with you!","summary":"#Person1# wants to make an appointment with #Person2#. They confirm when and where they will meet.","topic":"an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_1986","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. But are you Mrs. Smith from America?\n#Person2#: That's it. I am Maria Smith. You must be Zhang Lin from Tianjin Sports Facility Co. Ltd.\n#Person1#: Yes. Nice to meet you, Mrs. Smith.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you too, Mr. Zhang.","summary":"Mrs. Smith and Zhang Lin meet for the first time and greet each other.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_1987","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've got a problem. . . it looks like we'll need more spotlights on the exhibition booth. The client thinks it's too dark, and they want to add halogen lighting. We've already got 3 sets of track lighting from you guys, do you think you could help us out and throw in some halogens?\n#Person2#: Oh. . . Um. . . I don't think so. you know the halogen lighting is much more expensive than your track lighting system. Plus I'm going to have to call in some guys to install it for you. That's not going to come cheap.\n#Person1#: But it would only be adding to the existing structure. We're not talking about anything new here. . .\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter because we will still have to call the electrician out, and they are union labor. It'll cost you a pretty penny. . .\n#Person1#: How much do you think it would cost?\n#Person2#: Mumm, I estimate it'll run in the neighborhood of. . . $ 500 per light.\n#Person1#: $ 500per light? ! That's ridiculous! It can't possibly be that expansive!\n#Person2#: It is, I'll tell you why. We'll have to call in the electrician, he's going to charge overtime now because it's already 5PM, and it will probably take him an hour a light. Plus, the halogen lights take more electricity, so your electrical cost is going to be higher as well.\n#Person1#: Can't you give me a break on this? We've already spent so much money on lighting, I hate to have to blow so much more on halogens.\n#Person2#: No, that's the cost, and that's what it's going to cost us. We can't go in the hole with this. I am giving you my best price, so take it, or leave it.","summary":"#Person1# wants to add halogen lighting. #Person2# offers a price but #Person1# thinks it's too expensive. #Person2# explains why it is so expensive. #Person1# still wants to bargain but #Person2# won't budge.","topic":"lighting price"}
{"fname":"train_1988","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how was your interview?\n#Person2#: I haven't gone to the interview yet. It's tomorrow. I am so nervous.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. You should do fine. You have the experience.\n#Person2#: I hope so.\n#Person1#: Remember, they want someone who works well with people. You've got to show them how easy-going and personable you are.\n#Person2#: Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.","summary":"#Person2# feels nervous for tomorrow's interview. #Person1# suggests qualities #Person2# should show during the interview.","topic":"the interview"}
{"fname":"train_1989","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need help in ordering my office supplies.\n#Person2#: You can print out a copy of the Order Supply Form from our company web site and turn in into me. What will you be needing?\n#Person1#: I need ink cartridges, staples, and Post-its.\n#Person2#: Will you need all of them right away or can some wait?\n#Person1#: Some of these can wait but there are a few things that I need right away.\n#Person2#: You can only buy supplies that you have a budget for. Do you know what your budget is?\n#Person1#: We have plenty of money for office supplies.\n#Person2#: You can pick these supplies up or they can be delivered to your building. Which would you prefer?\n#Person1#: I want to pick them up.\n#Person2#: Well, just finish the request and we will contact you when the supplies come in. Have a good day!\n#Person1#: You too!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for help in ordering office supplies. #Person1# tells #Person2# what they need and their budget. #Person2# asks #Person1# to finish the request and will contact #Person1# when the supplies come in.","topic":"office supplies"}
{"fname":"train_1990","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Yang. I'm Jill, Mr. Smith's secretary. Would you like to look around the factory first?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would.\n#Person1#: Now this is our office block. We have all the administrative departments Sales, Accounting, Personnel, Market Research and so on.\n#Person2#: What's that building opposite us?\n#Person1#: That's the warehouse where the larger items of medical instruments are stored. We keep a stock of the fast-moving items so that urgent orders can be met quickly from stock. ( in the workshop ) This is one of our three workshops. This is the delivery bay here.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see.\n#Person1#: The steel sheets and bars come in, as you see, in different sizes and are unloaded onto the delivery bay here. We buy them in from a steel works in Wales. This is the new conveyor belt we installed last year. We doubled our output in this department as a result.\n#Person2#: Oh, really?\n#Person1#: I'll take you to the assembly shop. . .","summary":"Jill shows Mr. Yang around their factory and introduces the office block, the warehouse, the workshop, etc.","topic":"the factory"}
{"fname":"train_1991","dialogue":"#Person1#: Gosh, another stop. It seems the cars ahead of us have to stop every two minutes, It's no quicker than a bus.\n#Person2#: That's true. During rush hours, taxis are just as quick as buses.\n#Person1#: It was silly of me to have taken a taxi.\n#Person2#: At least, it can free you from the crowd. By the way, do you come from China?\n#Person1#: No, from New Zealand, sir. I visited New Zealand and saw lots of overseas people there.\n#Person2#: Wow, like America. It receives a great number of visitors every year.\n#Person1#: The more the world becomes open, the more people become international!","summary":"#Person1# complains about the slow speed of taxis in the traffic jam. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s from New Zealand.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_1992","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't stand the stupid guy any longer. It's unbelievable.\n#Person2#: Oh, my dear lady, take it easy. You should forgive a green hand like him.\n#Person1#: He does everything so mindlessly that he is going to drive me crazy.\n#Person2#: I suggest you talk with him and teach him how to deal with the problems.\n#Person1#: I've told him how to do that several times, but he's never listened to me.\n#Person2#: Maybe you should communicate with him just like a friend, not a boss.\n#Person1#: Oh, I always have difficulty in getting along with the staff.\n#Person2#: Just take them for your good friends and have a talk with them as we do. Make sure you won't lose your temper!\n#Person1#: Oh, so bad. I'm afraid I'll change the image of myself.\n#Person2#: No, it's unnecessary. Just respect the staff and their own opinions.\n#Person1#: But sometimes they offer some useless proposals, it's awfully useless.\n#Person2#: Oh, no one is perfect.\n#Person1#: That's right. I should speak to them in a polite way.\n#Person2#: We have the equal partnership in team.\n#Person1#: Thanks very much and you're very eloquent.\n#Person2#: Thanks for saying that.","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# about a new employee. #Person2# comforts #Person1# and suggests that #Person1# take them for good friends and have a talk with them.","topic":"a new employee"}
{"fname":"train_1993","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Ted, I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: It's for a job. It looks perfect for you.\n#Person2#: Let's see. . . ' Wanted\n#Person1#: Come on, what have you got to lose?\n#Person2#: What about my resume?\n#Person1#: Here, I'll help you type one up.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Mary. You're a real pal. I'll call now to set up an interview.","summary":"Mary recommends a new job to Ted and will help him type a resume.","topic":"hunt a job"}
{"fname":"train_1994","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think I'm going to go get some food.\n#Person2#: What do you want?\n#Person1#: I can't decide what to get.\n#Person2#: What kind of food do you want to get?\n#Person1#: I think I might like some Chinese food.\n#Person2#: Do you know where you're going to get it?\n#Person1#: I honestly don't know.\n#Person2#: I go to Panda Express for my Chinese food.\n#Person1#: You like the food there?\n#Person2#: I really like the food.\n#Person1#: I think I'll go and get my food there.\n#Person2#: I think you'll enjoy the food.","summary":"#Person1# wants to eat Chinese food. #Person2# recommends Panda Express.","topic":"Chinese food"}
{"fname":"train_1995","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me about the parking regulations on campus. I got fined yesterday.\n#Person2#: You have to get a parking permit first.\n#Person1#: Where can I get a permit?\n#Person2#: Over there in the Service Building. I can go with you... Right, here is the form you need... OK, surname, well I know that, Hanks... Other names, just Andrew. What's your student number?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. It's 9301321.\n#Person2#: Your address. I know, it's 16 Bull Creek. And the postal code?\n#Person1#: It's 6150.\n#Person2#: What's the license plate number of your car?\n#Person1#: Er... It's BGF739.\n#Person2#: BGF739. OK, I can write the date, but you have to sign it yourself.\n#Person1#: Oh, OK, I can manage that I think.","summary":"Andrew asks #Person2# about the parking regulations on campus. #Person2# helps him to get a parking permit.","topic":"get a parking permit"}
{"fname":"train_1996","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim, thank goodness you've arrived. The class presentation started half an hour ago, and I was just beginning to panic.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry for being late, Alice. This morning has been a real mess, I didn't think I was going to make it here at all.\n#Person1#: Why are you late? Our presentation depends on those graphs you are holding.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. I'll tell you about it later. First, let's see how we are doing for time. Two groups are still ahead of us, aren't they? The presentations on the rights of the consumer and the analysis of the stock market. That means I've got twenty minutes to sort out.\n#Person1#: You look cold. What happened?\n#Person2#: I've been standing outside in arctic temperatures for over an hour waiting for a bus.\n#Person1#: Over an hour. But I thought your apartment was only a ten minute bus ride to campus.\n#Person2#: In normal conditions, but the bus was delayed because of the weather, and when I stopped in a drug store to call home for a ride, the bus went by. As luck would have it there was no one at home, so I had to wait another forty-five minutes for the next bus.\n#Person1#: That's Murphy's Law, isn't it? What was it said? If anything can go wrong, it will. Well, we've still got twenty minutes to get our wits together.","summary":"Jim is late for the class presentation and Alice is worried. Hopefully, there are still two groups ahead of their presentation when Jim arrives. Jim explains to Alice that he waits for the bus for too long.","topic":"late for presentation"}
{"fname":"train_1997","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but do you have the shirt in blue?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. But only in small, large, and extra-large.\n#Person1#: Oh, dam. I was hoping to have it in a medium size. It would really go well with my bag.\n#Person2#: Well, we may be getting more in next week. Would you like me to check our computer?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, please.\n#Person2#: OK. Yes,it looks like our manager has ordered more. We should have some in medium by next Thursday.\n#Person1#: Great! I'll ask my assistant to come back then and pick one up.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a shirt but there're no medium-sized ones left. #Person2# checks the computer and tells #Person1# there would be available ones by next Thursday.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_1998","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been worried that Richard is frozen.\n#Person2#: What sounds to be a problem?\n#Person1#: Well, he has trouble concentrating when getting along with other children. I was wondering there might be something on his mind. Some problem at home?","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Richard has trouble concentrating when getting along with other children.","topic":"concentration problems"}
{"fname":"train_1999","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Smith. I'm afraid Dr. Brown won't be able to see you today. He's still waiting for a flight out of New York. He said he would meet you tomorrow afternoon. Is it OK?\n#Person2#: Sounds good. Thank you for calling.","summary":"#Person1# calls Mr. Smith to tell him Dr. Brown won't be able to see him today and changes the appointment to tomorrow afternoon.","topic":"change the appointment"}
{"fname":"train_2000","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, I need a few supplies for school, and I was wondering if...\n#Person2#: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an eraser in the kitchen drawer, I think.\n#Person1#: Dad, I'm in Grade 8 now, and I need real supplies for my demanding classes.\n#Person2#: Oh, so you need a ruler, too?\n#Person1#: Dad, I need some high tech stuff like a calculator and a laptop computer.\n#Person2#: Uh. I didn't have any of that when I was in middle school, and I did just fine.\n#Person1#: Yeah, and there weren't any cars either. Things are a lot more progressive now.\n#Person2#: Great. My daughter will be playing video games in class.\n#Person1#: Dad.\n#Person2#: Okay. How much are these things going to cost me?\n#Person1#: Well, I found a computer at the store for only 299.\n#Person2#: Well, you'll be supporting me in my old age, so, I guess so. When do you need it?\n#Person1#: Now, right now. Mom's already waiting in the car for us. She said she would buy me an ice cream if I could talk you into buying it for me today.","summary":"#Person1# tries to talk her dad into buying a few expensive supplies for school. Her dad at first is unwilling but later gives in.","topic":"buy school supplies"}
{"fname":"train_2001","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look rather pale, Mr. Williams. Aren't you feeling well?\n#Person2#: It's nothing serious actually. I was sick most of the night. I didn't sleep very well.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu?\n#Person2#: No, I think it's something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night, and I must have eaten something that didn't agree with me.\n#Person1#: Was it that new restaurant over on Fourth Street? Opened only two weeks ago?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, it was. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Because Jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem. He was sick the next day, too.\n#Person2#: That's interesting. Maybe the health authorities should look into the matter.\n#Person1#: That's what I think. Two people with similar problems in such a short time can't just be coincidence!","summary":"Mr. Williams tells #Person1# he ate something at a restaurant and feels sick. #Person1# says Jerry has the same experience. They think the restaurant should be investigated.","topic":"a new restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_2002","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is the weather today?\n#Person2#: It's very hot and humid.\n#Person1#: Quite different from the forecast.\n#Person2#: The weather changes often at this time of the year. It's possible to cool down in the late afternoon.\n#Person1#: How are the summers here generally?\n#Person2#: They are usually hot and rainy.\n#Person1#: I have been here for about a month. It's very hot and humid.\n#Person2#: It's just June now. The rainy season hasn't arrived yet.\n#Person1#: What shall we do today? Good weekends shouldn't be wasted.\n#Person2#: What about swimming?\n#Person1#: That's a great idea.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# it's hot and humid today and the weather here in summers are usually hot and rainy. Then #Person2# suggests swimming and #Person1# agrees.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2003","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't think the teacher had a right to say that. The teacher was wrong to have accused her in front of the whole class.\n#Person2#: You've got to be joking! It's the teacher's right to say anything wants, and if she saw Myra cheating, she certainly had the right to say so.\n#Person1#: I agree she had the right to say something, but I feel she should have done it privately.\n#Person2#: You're right. If I were the teacher, I wouldn't have done that.\n#Person1#: The bell rings. Let's get in the class.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the teacher should talk to Myra privately even if she saw Myra cheating.","topic":"the teacher's behavior"}
{"fname":"train_2004","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where did you get your mobile? It's really cute. \n#Person2#: Oh, this? I got it in Singapore. Here, do you want to take a look? \n#Person1#: Thanks. Gee, it's really light! \n#Person2#: Yes, it is, isn't it? A bit too light, really. What make have you got? \n#Person1#: I've got an old Ericsson. Here. Take a look. \n#Person2#: Wow, that's really old. \n#Person1#: Yes, I like collecting antiques. \n#Person2#: Why don't you get a new one? \n#Person1#: I don't know. I like this one, and I don't have any need for all the bells and whistles you get on the new ones. \n#Person2#: Really, what makes you say that? \n#Person1#: Well, I just need to make and receive calls, and it's quite reliable. I find that the more fancy stuff they put into these things, the more likely they are to break bown or go wrong, you know? I mean, this camera function, for instance-how often do you use it? \n#Person2#: Sometimes, but I guess not very often. It's more for fun. Sometimes when I'm on a trip, for example, I can take a picture and send it to my kids. Or I can send a picture of a sample back to my office and get it costed up immediately. \n#Person1#: Well, that's nice I guess. So how many kids do you have? \n#Person2#: Three. Two boys and a girl. ","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# a light mobile and #Person1# shows #Person2# an old Ericsson. #Person1# doesn't want a new one because #Person1# only needs to make and receives calls, and #Person1# thinks other functions are unreliable.","topic":"mobiles"}
{"fname":"train_2005","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was really glad to hear about your award. Congratulations! \n#Person2#: Thanks, Denise. Actually, I was really surprised. I mean, there were a lot of qualified people out there. \n#Person1#: Sure. But the work you did was really exceptional! You definitely deserved it! \n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I expect to see your name nominated pretty soon, too. You've been doing some great work! ","summary":"Denise congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s getting the award.","topic":"congratulation"}
{"fname":"train_2006","dialogue":"#Person1#: When were you born may I ask? \n#Person2#: On 20th May 1963. \n#Person1#: Do you know what it was according to the lunar calendar? \n#Person2#: 27th day of the fourth month. \n#Person1#: By the way , could you tell me when the film will begin? \n#Person2#: It will begin at five thirty. \n#Person1#: I am friaid I can't be there on time. \n#Person2#: You can see it tomorrow. \n#Person1#: I don't want to miss it today. \n#Person2#: See you. \n#Person1#: See you. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s birthday and the beginning time of the movie.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2007","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you use an anti-virus program to protect your computer? \n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I also use an anti-spyware program and a firewall. There are so many nasties on the internet and so many people who are trying to use the internet to hurt other users. You have to be very careful and keep you computer clean. \n#Person1#: How often do you run your anti-virus program? \n#Person2#: I usually run it every few days. It finds a virus about half the time. \n#Person1#: Which anti-virus program would you recommend? \n#Person2#: How you tried this one? It's very good and you can download it for free on the internet. You can also download updates for free. \n#Person1#: That sounds very good. Which website should I visit to download it? \n#Person2#: Just a minute... go to this one. I'll send you an email with the line in it. It only takes a few minutes to download. Then you have to go through the set up procedures. But they are not complicated. \n#Person1#: What do you use your computer for? \n#Person2#: I use it for several things-surfing the net, word processing and creating presentations. I don't play many games on my computer, but I do a lot of work with photographs. Using c computer program, you can edit and resize photographs. You can also make them brighter or darker and cut pieces from different photographs to create new ones. \n#Person1#: Computers are great, aren't they? I should download some program and learn how to use them. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# uses an anti-virus program to protect the computer and runs it every few days. #Person2# recommends an anti-virus program, and tells #Person1# what #Person2# uses the computer for.","topic":"anti-virus programs"}
{"fname":"train_2008","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Michelle, jump in quick. It's pouring out there! \n#Person2#: Oh, hi Melissa. Are you going to the conference too? I was planning to pick up Mr. Campbell. \n#Person1#: Yes, he told me. We need to pick him up at his hotel and then go to the conference. \n#Person2#: Oh I see, okay. So I heard you got married. Congratulations! \n#Person1#: Ah thank you! I'm very excited. We were going to get married next year, but then we decided to get married on holiday instead. It was wonderful. \n#Person2#: That sounds so romantic! Jack and I were hoping to get married in Europe next year, but we had to postpone our plans. We just don't have the money! \n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I think Shanghai is getting more and more expensive, don't you? \n#Person2#: I sure do. In my opinion, it's actually becoming more expensive than back home. \n#Person1#: Definitely. Oh, there's Mr. Campbell. Driver, can you stop here please? ","summary":"Melissa picks Michelle up and she is also going to pick up Mr. Campbell. Michelle congratulates Melissa on her marriage and they both agree weddings cost a lot.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2009","dialogue":"#Person1#: what do you think of studying abroad? \n#Person2#: I think it's a great idea. Studying abroad will offer you plenty of new opportunities. Are you planning on going abroad? \n#Person1#: yes, I hope so. I am studying for my IELTS right now. \n#Person2#: which country do you want to go to? \n#Person1#: I'd like to study in the UK, but it's really expensive. \n#Person2#: have you applied to any schools there? \n#Person1#: yes, I received a conditional offer from Oxford University a few days ago. \n#Person2#: congratulations! That's excellent news? What do you have to do to get an unconditional offer? \n#Person1#: I have to get an IELTS score of 7. 5 overall. Do you think I can do that? \n#Person2#: if you study hard, I don't see why you wouldn't. Have you received any other offers? \n#Person1#: I was also accpeted into Yale University, and Sydney University. \n#Person2#: if you're worried about money, the cost of living is lowest in America. However, if you go to Oxford University, you'll probably be able to get any job you want in the future. \n#Person1#: I just can't decide where to go. It's not an easy decision to make. \n#Person2#: if I were you, I'd apply for some scholarships and grants before you decide. Whatevert you do, I know you'll succeed. ","summary":"#Person1# asks for #Person2#'s opinion about studying abroad. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has already received some offers but cannot decide where to go. #Person2# gives some suggestions.","topic":"study abroad"}
{"fname":"train_2010","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Chandler! How are you? \n#Person2#: Fine. And you? \n#Person1#: Just so so. I am too tired. My company has been holding too many training sessions lately. \n#Person2#: That's good. Not evey company provides employees with training opportunity. It seems that your company wants to further develop their employees and encourage the lifelong learning.\n#Person1#: Good? ! For them but not to me. \n#Person2#: So, what's the problem? \n#Person1#: We have to participate in training after a busy day and during the weekend. You know, after work all you want to do is to throw yourself onto your bed. And during the weekend, you just want to stay at home and enjoy a family dinner.\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. But one should keep learning daily to maintain our keen mental power and to expand our intellectual capacity. Constant learning drives us to sharp our power of reasoning, analysis and judgement.\n#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you on the point. But why couldn't the training be held during the working day instead of weekend?\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. I think weekend is the time for family gathering and rest. Maybe you could make that suggestion to your boss.","summary":"#Person1# complains to Chandler that #Person1#'s company holds too many training sessions occupying much of their spare time. Chandler thinks training is necessary but agrees that weekends shouldn't be occupied.","topic":" training"}
{"fname":"train_2011","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jane. Welcome back. How was the west coast?\n#Person2#: Terrific. I had a wonderful time. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while.\n#Person1#: What did you think of Los Angeles?\n#Person2#: It was alright. I liked it better than I thought I would. It's very clean and spacious and it's got a lot of trees. The problem is transportation. The bus service is terrible and of course, they don't have any subway, so it's a little difficult to get around. We had to rent a car.\n#Person1#: And was the weather good?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, it was nice and warm in Los Angelus and cool, but comfortable in San Francisco.\n#Person1#: Cool in San Francisco? Not surprising?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it surprised me a bit too. We didn't take any sweaters or anything. And they say it's always like that in August. Anyway, I loved it. It's probably the most beautiful city in the US. All those hills, the bay and those charming old Victorian houses.\n#Person1#: So you like it better than Los Angeles?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, there is much more to see and do, and because it's smaller than Los Angelus, it's a bit easier to get around. There are lots of buses and streetcars and of course, the cable cars, too.","summary":"Jane shares her enjoyable trip to the west coast with #Person1#. Jane likes San Francisco better due to the weather and there is much more to see and do.","topic":"the trip"}
{"fname":"train_2012","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Marcia, what did you think?\n#Person2#: Well, between Sarah Tims and Daniel Watson, I think the choice is pretty obvious.\n#Person1#: So do I. Daniel looked so good on paper. His resume was a little too perfect.\n#Person2#: He seemed great when I first spoke to him.\n#Person1#: Yes, but first impression often lies. I guess some people like that sort of style, but it wouldn't fit in with us. He was much too confident.\n#Person2#: I couldn't agree more whereas Sarah Tims.\n#Person1#: She was very convincing and confident, but also modest. And I thought her presentation was excellent.\n#Person2#: Yes, it was. But I am a little worried about how much experience she has.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's true. But she seems ready to take on any challenges we give her.\n#Person2#: So, who do we give the job to?\n#Person1#: Sarah.\n#Person2#: I agree entirely.","summary":"#Person1# and Marcia talk about the two candidates' performance. They both think the job should be given to Sarah instead of Daniel.","topic":"two candidates"}
{"fname":"train_2013","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are the people in the store buying our products?\n#Person2#: Well, we have good products. Customers think that the products are excellent.\n#Person1#: But you don't order the products on time.\n#Person2#: The problem isn't there. It's the central computer in New York.\n#Person1#: We must improve this system.\n#Person2#: OK. Another problem is the salespeople. Customers aren't happy with the service.\n#Person1#: But it's difficult to find staff who know about sporting goods, we must increase pay and find better people.\n#Person2#: I don't agree. I think we must train the staff that we have.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# customers think the products are excellent, but the problems lie in the system and the salespeople.","topic":"products selling problems"}
{"fname":"train_2014","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Jan Erik Fredman, you are a frequent traveler, and we also know that you eat out twice a day. How come you are so fond of eating out?\n#Person2#: When I got my first job back in nineteen eighty two and started traveling, I had no other choice but to eat out. I found that I felt different due to what I was eating, so I try to find places that served food that made me feel good. The secret was the quality of the food and how well the food was prepared. I made an effort to find good restaurants as well as nice dishes.\n#Person1#: How did you manage to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants?\n#Person2#: I have lived in many cities. And when I moved back to Sweden from the United States, people asked me where to go to eat when they went to cities I knew. I got a lot of ideas. Then I wrote about restaurants for the Swedish Clubs Magazine. And someone suggested I gather the information about the restaurants together. Since I had all the facts about the restaurants, I had been too. I started to do that.\n#Person1#: How do you find restaurants?\n#Person2#: The best way is to ask the people there. I may talk to people at a street market or take a walk and look for a place myself. I never ask a hotel clerk or a taxi driver. I don't go to empty restaurants or places with menus difficult to understand.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Mr. Fredman. Mr. Fredman explains why he likes eating out, how he manages to make a long list of favorite restaurants, and how he finds restaurants in detail.","topic":"eat out"}
{"fname":"train_2015","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me your education background?\n#Person2#: Sure, where shall I begin?\n#Person1#: Which University did you go to?\n#Person2#: I went to the University of Ohio.\n#Person1#: What degree did you get?\n#Person2#: I got a bachelors degree.\n#Person1#: What was your major?\n#Person2#: I majored in English and minored in Chinese.\n#Person1#: What was your GPA?\n#Person2#: I graduated with honors I had a 3.9.\n#Person1#: Do you plan to pursue further education?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to obtain a masters degree in international relations.\n#Person1#: When do you think you will do that?\n#Person2#: After I have 3:00 to 4:00 years of work experience.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s education background including #Person2#'s university, degree, major, GPA, and further education plan.","topic":"education background"}
{"fname":"train_2016","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, China Southern Airlines. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, could I make a reservation to New York on July 21st, next Friday?\n#Person1#: Sorry, there is no flight available on July 21st.\n#Person2#: That's too bad. What's the earliest flight available?\n#Person1#: I can give you a reservation on flight No CZ 387 on July 22nd.\n#Person2#: What about the fight schedule?\n#Person1#: It departs at 12:10 and arrives at 15:10 next day.\n#Person2#: Is it a non-stop flight?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. I'd like to take this flight.\n#Person1#: Would you prefer first class or economy class?\n#Person2#: Economy class.\n#Person1#: And your name, please?\n#Person2#: Edward Smith.\n#Person1#: Mr. Smith, you can get things fixed through our agencies in Guangzhou. Do remember to bring your passport with you.\n#Person2#: Yes, many thanks. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Edward Smith wants to book a flight to New York on July 21st but it isn't available, so he takes another flight on July 22nd.","topic":"book a flight"}
{"fname":"train_2017","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is my prime responsibility in daily work?\n#Person2#: Your main job is serving the clients and giving them what they want.\n#Person1#: What other things do I need to know?\n#Person2#: You'd spend 30 % of your time on the computer. You may be bored with a job like that.\n#Person1#: No problem. I am used to it.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s main job is serving the clients and spending much time on the computer. #Person1#'s used to it.","topic":"daily work"}
{"fname":"train_2018","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bob, everything okay?\n#Person2#: More or less. There's just one thing bothering me.\n#Person1#: Oh? What's that?\n#Person2#: Well, you know I have some students studying for their master's degree. One of them tried to give me a gift that kinda made me uneasy.\n#Person1#: What gift?\n#Person2#: It's an Egyptian carpet. The student came to my office the other day and brought the carpet to show his gratitude. Seeing what gift was, I was really uncomfortable. I mean it's too expensive a gift for a student to give a professor. I don't think I've done anything to deserve that gift, so I refused it.\n#Person1#: You refused the gift? That's terrible.\n#Person2#: I know, but I really can't accept such an expensive gift. I explained to him why, but he seemed really upset about it. I think he might have taken it the wrong way.\n#Person1#: Perhaps. He probably thinks you considered the gift a bribe for a higher grade.\n#Person2#: That's what I am worried about. I do understand the respect attached with the gift and I am honored. But I really don't think it's proper for a student to spend a fortune on a gift for a professor. I think we need to have a talk to make sure we are on the same page.","summary":"Bob tells #Person1# a student tried to give him an Egyptian carpet. He thought it was too expensive and refused it, but he's worried that the student might have taken it the wrong way.","topic":"gift"}
{"fname":"train_2019","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go practice your driving.\n#Person2#: If that's what you want to do, then we can.\n#Person1#: Did you buckle your seatbelt?\n#Person2#: I'm buckled up. What's next?\n#Person1#: You need to start the car now.\n#Person2#: What do you want me to do?\n#Person1#: Go left.\n#Person2#: How far should I go?\n#Person1#: I'll let you know when I want you to stop.\n#Person2#: Tell me before you want me to stop.\n#Person1#: All right, try parking here.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Let's go driving again tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# advises #Person2# to practice driving and gives instructions during the practice.","topic":"practice driving"}
{"fname":"train_2020","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Is that the new laptop you brought last week? It looks very nice.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Thanks. I ' m just surfing on the internet.\n#Person1#: Here? In this cafe? How can you do that?\n#Person2#: This cafe offers a wireless internet connection. That means I can get on the net for free while I ' m here. Of course, I have to buy a cup of coffee!\n#Person1#: That ' s great. Can you do it anywhere?\n#Person2#: No. you can only do it when the cafe offers a wireless connection. There are only about 10 or 12 places that offer it in this city.\n#Person1#: So, what programs do you have on your laptop?\n#Person2#: I ' Ve got all the usual ones for word processing and then I have a few for creating and editing photographs.\n#Person1#: I know you are keen on photography. It ' s very useful for you to be able to download photos from your digital camera. Then you attach the picture files to emails and send them to anyone, anywhere, at a\n#Person2#: It ' s wonderful, isn ' t it? Would you like to see some photos that I took recently?","summary":"#Person2#'s surfing on the internet with #Person2#'s new laptop through a wireless internet connection offered by the cafe. #Person2# tells #Person1# what programs #Person2# has and invites #Person1# to see some photos #Person2# took recently.","topic":"new laptop"}
{"fname":"train_2021","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I see your boarding pass, please?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. This is your passport.\n#Person2#: Really? Ugh. . . Is there any difference?\n#Person1#: Yes. As a matter of fact, you can't board the plane without boarding pass.\n#Person2#: Gee. I must have left it in my hotel room.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry sir. I can't let you pass.\n#Person2#: But when does the plane take off?\n#Person1#: Ugh, in about thirty minutes, sir.\n#Person2#: Oh, my God! What do I do now? Bone head, bone head, bone head ( He smashes his head with his hand. ).\n#Person1#: Calm down, sir. You are creating a commotion.\n#Person2#: ( The speaker in the airport says, 'Mr. Benjamin, we now have a boarding pass by the name of Benjamin at Lost and Found. ') Is that me?\n#Person1#: Could be.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank God. Thank you, I'll be right back.\n#Person1#: ( Benjamin starts to run and then he seems to remember something and returns. ) Ugh, excuse me, where is the Lost and Found?\n#Person2#: It's down in the lobby. Turn left at exit B.\n#Person1#: Thank you, thank you, thanks again.","summary":"#Person1# can't let Benjamin board the plane without his boarding pass. Benjamin thinks he left it in the hotel room and blames himself, then the speaker in the airport announces that there is a boarding pass by the name of Benjamin at Lost and Found. Benjamin will go to have a look.","topic":"boarding pass"}
{"fname":"train_2022","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good! There's the information desk. How do we get to the 70th Street, please?\n#Person2#: The Northern Line is what you want.\n#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: It's two yuan.\n#Person1#: Which way do we go for the Northern Line?\n#Person2#: Just go through the No. 8 ticket-barrier over there. A train will be in directly.\n#Person1#: I appreciate it. Thank you.\n#Person2#: That's all right.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for directions to the 70th Street.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_2023","dialogue":"#Person1#: Vince. We're both busy, so I'm not going to beat around the bush. I need a raise.\n#Person2#: I can't do that, Zina. You know I can't.\n#Person1#: Bull. I're done my research. I know you still control more than 65 percent of invoking options.\n#Person2#: Who told you that?\n#Person1#: That doesn't matter. I want at least 4 percent.","summary":"Zina needs a raise. Vince can't do that, but Zina insists.","topic":"raise"}
{"fname":"train_2024","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your business on the Internet, Steven?\n#Person2#: Don't mention it. I lost a bunch of money on it this year. I think it is on the brink of bankruptcy.\n#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. It shows that you should buy companies, not ideas.\n#Person2#: I changed my strategy around too. I am investing in good companies now.\n#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you. I am going to find a good company and invest in it soon.\n#Person2#: It's a good idea. But please be careful when you invest this time.\n#Person1#: Yes, I will. I should learn more from you. After all I am green hand on it.\n#Person2#: If you have any question, you can ask me.\n#Person1#: OK. My wife sent me a message and asked me to go home just now. I am leaving.\n#Person2#: All right. Let's chat next time. Bye-bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Steven lost much money on Internet business so he's now investing in good companies. #Person1# wants to invest too but #Person1# is green hand on investment. Steven's willing to help.","topic":"invest"}
{"fname":"train_2025","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! What happened to you? You look sad.\n#Person2#: I just lost my job. My boss just told me.\n#Person1#: That's unbelievable. Why did this happen?\n#Person2#: I don't understand of myself. It seems they have to save money.\n#Person1#: I cant't believe it. You've worked here for years.","summary":"#Person1#'s astonished that #Person2# lost #Person2#'s job.","topic":"lose the job"}
{"fname":"train_2026","dialogue":"#Person1#: what a nice garden! Look at these tulips!\n#Person2#: that would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well.\n#Person1#: all right. Would you please stand closer to the flower bed? Good. Smile. Say ' cheese '. OK, got you. That's terrific.\n#Person2#: thanks. Could you take one more from this angle?\n#Person1#: no problem.\n#Person2#: now let's have one together.\n#Person1#: do you know how to set the timer?\n#Person2#: let me see. . . set the timer first and push the button, oh, come here.\n#Person1#: OK, let's have a try.\n#Person2#: cheese. . .\n#Person1#: did it come out?\n#Person2#: yes, but it's blurred and a little dark.\n#Person1#: never mind. Let's go to the falls and try again.\n#Person2#: Ok, let's go.","summary":"#Person1# takes several pictures for #Person2# in the garden. They take a picture together by setting the timer but it isn't ideal, so they'll go to the falls and try again.","topic":"take pictures"}
{"fname":"train_2027","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think?\n#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what could have been?\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently.\n#Person1#: For example?\n#Person2#: Like for example, if I hadn't studied architecture, I would have become an artist like I wanted to.\n#Person1#: I see. Yeah now that I think of it, I wouldn't have gotten married if I hadn't moved to this town and met Sally.\n#Person2#: You see! Everything happens for a reason! We wouldn't even have met if I hadn't been in that car accident ten years ago!\n#Person1#: Well, I have no regrets!\n#Person2#: I'll drink to that!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about how their life would be if they had done things differently. They are content with their current life.","topic":"life"}
{"fname":"train_2028","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how long do you plan to live here?\n#Person2#: We'd like to sign a year-long contract, if that's OK.\n#Person1#: Fine by me. Do you know how to read this kind of contract?\n#Person2#: Yes. We've signed them before. We even brought our chops.\n#Person1#: Great. When in Rome, you guys know what to do.\n#Person2#: We'll sign our signatures, too. And give you our passport numbers along with our ARC numbers.\n#Person1#: That about does it. See you in a week.","summary":"#Person2# will sign a one-year contract and tells #Person1# they know how to read the contract.","topic":"sign a contract"}
{"fname":"train_2029","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jodi, I must get a hold of Jim today, but I forgot his address and phone number.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. I have his pager number right here.\n#Person1#: Really? You'Ve helped me a lot. Thank you.\n#Person2#: Forget it. It's nothing.","summary":"Jodi tells #Person1# Jim's pager number. #Person1#'s grateful.","topic":"contact information"}
{"fname":"train_2030","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you handing me a plastic cup?\n#Person2#: Your doctor wants to test your urine and needs a sample.\n#Person1#: How am I supposed to do that?\n#Person2#: We need you to urinate like you normally would, and then stop and finish into the cup.\n#Person1#: What am I supposed to do with the cup when I am done?\n#Person2#: Leave the cup in the cubby in the restroom. Just close the cubby door and walk away.\n#Person1#: What kind of test is this?\n#Person2#: He wants to know if you have bacteria in your urine, which could signal an infection.\n#Person1#: How long will it take to get the results?\n#Person2#: We will send your doctor the results, and he will contact you.","summary":"#Person2# needs to test #Person1#'s urine to know if there's bacteria and tells #Person1# how to do collect a urine sample.","topic":"urine test"}
{"fname":"train_2031","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, what do you want for this bag?\n#Person2#: Let me see. That one goes for $ 17.\n#Person1#: Would you take $ 12?\n#Person2#: No, I can't give it to you, let you have it for 12. How about 14?\n#Person1#: 13. 50?\n#Person2#: Sorry, $ 14 is the lowest I can go.","summary":"#Person1# bargains with #Person2# for a bag.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_2032","dialogue":"#Person1#: That's right. Once the contract with Stars. com is final, we'll deal with Zina.\n#Person2#: I can't wait to see the expression on her face when we dump her.\n#Person1#: Don't jump the gun. She's in the driver's seat right now. You have to be patient.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'm patient, but vengeance will be mine.\n#Person1#: Settle down, Elvin. If you're not careful, you'll give our plan away. Zina's smart, you know.","summary":"Elvin and #Person2# plan to deal with Zina to revenge on her. #Person2# asks Elvin to be patient.","topic":"secret plan"}
{"fname":"train_2033","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look upset, is there anything wrong?\n#Person2#: Yes, to tell you the truth, there is.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: Well, I've lost my wallet and my ID card.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad! I am sorry to hear that!\n#Person2#: Forget it, there is no use crying over the spilled milk.","summary":"#Person2# lost #Person2#'s wallet and ID card. #Person1# feels sorry.","topic":"lose things"}
{"fname":"train_2034","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I have a reservation for a single room with a bath here.\n#Person1#: May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: John Bradley.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, sir, while I look through our list. Yes, we do have a reservation for you, Mr. Bradley. Would you please fill out this form while I prepare your key card for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, can I borrow your pen for a minute please?\n#Person1#: Sure. Here you are.\n#Person2#: What should I fill in under the room number?\n#Person1#: You can just skip that. I will put in the room number for you later on.\n#Person2#: Here you are. I think I have filled out everything correctly.\n#Person1#: Let me see, name, address, nationality, forwarding address, passport number, place of issue, signature and date of departure. Oh, here sir. You forgot to put that date of your departure. Here let me fill it in for you. Are you leaving in. . . ?\n#Person2#: Oct 24th.\n#Person1#: Now everything is in order. Mr. Bradley, your room number is 6020. It is on the sixth floor and the daily rate is 90 dollars per night. Here is your key card with all the information on your booking, the hotel services and the hotel rules and regulations on it. Please make sure that you have it with you all the time. You need to show it when you sign in for your meals and drinks in the restaurants and the bars. You also need to show it when you collect your key from the information desk.\n#Person2#: Ok, I will take good care of it.\n#Person1#: And now if you are ready Mr. Bradley, I will call the bellboy and he will take you to your room.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am ready. Thank you.\n#Person1#: I hope you enjoy your stay with us.\n#Person2#: I will try.","summary":"John Bradley has a reservation at #Person1#'s hotel. #Person1# asks him to fill out the form and prepares his key card, which John needs to have with him all the time. #Person1# will call the bellboy to take John to his room.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_2035","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong, Jerry? You look so upset.\n#Person2#: To be honest, I was just dumped.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. You can go on a holiday cheer you up.\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm not in the mood for traveling.\n#Person1#: Come on. A trip will do you good. Are you doing anything this weekend?\n#Person2#: I was planning on doing a lot of wallowing.\n#Person1#: Well, my friends and I are planning on going to Shangri-La on Saturday. Do you want to come with us?\n#Person2#: Where is that?\n#Person1#: Not very far from here. We'll fly. It's about one and a half hours.\n#Person2#: What's there to see?\n#Person1#: There is a large canyon, vast grasslands, ancient forests and mountain lakes.\n#Person2#: Oh, sounds nice.\n#Person1#: Yes, the scenery there is breathtaking. I have some pictures at home. You can come over and take a look if you like\n#Person2#: Ok. Then I can make up my mind.","summary":"Jerry looks upset because he was dumped. #Person1# suggests going to Shangri-La with #Person1# and #Person1#'s friends. Jerry's interested and will decide after looking at the pictures.","topic":"take a trip"}
{"fname":"train_2036","dialogue":"#Person1#: No, it hasn't. It's very dirty.\n#Person2#: Someone ought to clean it today.\n#Person1#: Mark should clean it. It's his turn.\n#Person2#: No, he cleaned it last time. It's your turn.\n#Person1#: No, it isn't. You always clean it after Mark.\n#Person2#: Oh dear, is it really my turn? In that case, I'll clean tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Clean it now. Only lazy people say they'll work tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Then I'll clean it the day after tomorrow.\n#Person1#: You are lazy. You ought to be ashamed? You should enjoy working.","summary":"#Person1# points out that it's #Person2#'s turn to clean, but #Person2# doesn't want to do it today.","topic":"do cleaning"}
{"fname":"train_2037","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a great weekend that was!\n#Person2#: My feeling's exactly.\n#Person1#: I really enjoy the beach in the summer.\n#Person2#: I couldn't agree with you more.\n#Person1#: We should come here more often.\n#Person2#: You are absolutely right.\n#Person1#: I'd like to come back next weekend.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying the beach and they're both hilarious.","topic":"enjoy the beach"}
{"fname":"train_2038","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think about the apartment so far?\n#Person2#: It is beautiful.\n#Person1#: You don't have any problems with how it looks?\n#Person2#: Actually, there is a problem.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: There are some stains that were left in the carpet.\n#Person1#: Those stains will be cleaned out of the carpet before you move in.\n#Person2#: Oh, is that right?\n#Person1#: Yes. Now what other problems do you have?\n#Person2#: That was the only problem that I saw.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm glad that everything else is to your liking.\n#Person2#: I honestly love it.","summary":"#Person2#'s satisfied with the apartment except for some stains on the carpet. #Person1# assures #Person2# they'll be cleaned before #Person2# moves in.","topic":"apartment"}
{"fname":"train_2039","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, I think I need to go see the doctor.\n#Person2#: Ah! You're bleeding all over! What happened?\n#Person1#: I was working in the garage and cut myself with my saw.\n#Person2#: Here, use this rag to apply pressure to the cut. Does it hurt?\n#Person1#: No, not really, there's just a lot of blood.\n#Person2#: You may just need stitches. I think they can handle this at the clinic instead of the ER. Let me make a quick phone call.\n#Person1#: I'm going to go sit in the car while I still have the stomach to walk.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry! I forgot you get queasy with the sight of blood. I'll be right there.","summary":"#Person1# is bleeding because #Person1# was cut by a saw. #Person2# will take #Person1# to the clinic.","topic":"bleed"}
{"fname":"train_2040","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is there a Post Office around here?\n#Person2#: Yes. There's one on the corner of 23th street.\n#Person1#: How do I get there from here?\n#Person2#: Just walk north for 3 blocks. It's next to the Mexico restaurant.\n#Person1#: How far is that?\n#Person2#: Oh, very close. Maybe 5 minutes walk.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for directions to the Post Office.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_2041","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to make some money so that I can take a trip to the north in February. Do you know any ways of making money?\n#Person2#: How about delivering papers?\n#Person1#: I already thought of that, but I don't have a bike.\n#Person2#: How about walking dogs?\n#Person1#: What? Walking dogs?\n#Person2#: Yeah, you know, there are lots of people around here with little dogs. The dogs have to be walked every day. That's good for their health.\n#Person1#: I don't know. How much can I make?\n#Person2#: More than carrying papers.\n#Person1#: Well, I do like animals. How do you go about finding dogs to walk?\n#Person2#: Put an advertisement in the Sunday newspaper.\n#Person1#: And how much is an ad?\n#Person2#: An ad is under ten dollars, I'm sure. You can try for two dollars for half an hour--that would be ten dollars for five times a week. You can walk three or four dogs every day after school, you can get rich.","summary":"#Person1# wants to make money. #Person2# advises #Person1# to walk dogs and tells #Person1# to put an advertisement in the newspaper to find dogs to walk.","topic":"make money"}
{"fname":"train_2042","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Jenny. I don't understand what's going on. You said your sister was arriving at 7:30. It's 8:30 now.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mike. I don't understand either. Here's Helena's telegram. Have a look at it.\n#Person1#: Arriving Heathrow Tuesday 19:30. Can't wait to see you. Can't wait to see you. Hmmm. I can't wait to see her. Jenny, where's she coming from? What airline is she traveling on? What's the flight number?\n#Person2#: I don't know, do I? This telegram is the only information I have.\n#Person1#: Never mind, Jenny. Let's have a coffee. We can sit down and think about the best thing to do.","summary":"Jenny and Mike are waiting for Jenny's sister Helena at the airport but she doesn't show up. They read her telegram again and decide to think about solutions.","topic":"airport"}
{"fname":"train_2043","dialogue":"#Person1#: The bus was supposed to arrive at 9:00 and it's already 15 minutes late. If it doesn't come soon, I'll be late for my date.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a meeting at 10:00 and I can't afford to miss it.","summary":"The bus hasn't arrived. #Person1# and #Person2# will be late.","topic":"bus"}
{"fname":"train_2044","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to go to the movies tonight?\n#Person2#: I can't. I have to review my lessons.\n#Person1#: Are you having a test tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Yes. We're having our mid-term exam.\n#Person1#: I wish you good luck.\n#Person2#: Thanks. But I'm a little nervous.\n#Person1#: Nervous? You used to study very well.\n#Person2#: But I haven't studied for a long time.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the movies but #Person2# needs to study for the test.","topic":"review the lessons"}
{"fname":"train_2045","dialogue":"#Person1#: Paulanar Restaurant. Head waiter. Good morning.\n#Person2#: I'd like to book a table for two.\n#Person1#: And is that for today, Madam?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: At what time, Madam?\n#Person2#: Oh, about three o'clock, I suppose.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid we only serve lunch till 3 p.m., Madam.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, two o'clock then, and it must be by a window.\n#Person1#: Very good, and your name, please?\n#Person2#: White. Linda White.\n#Person1#: Very good, Mrs. White. A table for two at 2 p.m. today.","summary":"Linda White books a table for two at Paulanar Restaurant at 2 p.m. today with #Person1#'s help.","topic":"book a table"}
{"fname":"train_2046","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Randall. [ Hi ] Come on in.\n#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I stopped by to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house.\n#Person1#: Yeap. I sure am. Ever since I cut back on my working hours to go to school, I've been really strapped for cash.\n#Person2#: Oh.\n#Person1#: Hey, let me show you the place. Uh, here's the living room.\n#Person2#: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet ... and those stains?\n#Person1#: Well. I've had a few problems with some former roommates. I know it needs to be cleaned, but I just don't have the money to do it right now.\n#Person2#: Oh. And what about the kitchen?\n#Person1#: Right this way. Look. It's completely furnished with all the latest appliances, except ...\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Well, the refrigerator door is broken ... a little bit ... and it won't shut all the way. It needs fixing, but don't worry. I've just improvised by pushing a box against it to keep it shut.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Great.\n#Person1#: Ah. It isn't that bad.\n#Person2#: Well how about the bathroom?\n#Person1#: Well ...\n#Person2#: No, no. Don't tell me. The toilet is clogged or the sink has a few leaks.\n#Person1#: No, those work fine, but, uh, the tile in the shower needs to be replaced, and the window needs fixing.\n#Person2#: Let me see. The tile ... what? The window? Where's the window pane?\n#Person1#: Well, that's another slight problem. I've put up a piece of cardboard to keep out the [ Hmmm ] rain and snow, and if it gets a little cold, you can always turn up the heat. Well, you used to until the central heating went out. [Oh boy.]\n#Person2#: Hey, I think I've seen enough. I can't believe you've survived under these conditions.\n#Person1#: So what do you think? You really can't beat a place like this for $450 a month. So it has a few problems, but we can fix those.\n#Person2#: Uh, no thank you. I think I've seen enough.","summary":"Randall stopped by to see if #Person1# is still looking for a roommate. #Person1# shows Randall the place but the house has many problems, so Randall won't rent the room even though #Person1# offers a low price.","topic":"house condition"}
{"fname":"train_2047","dialogue":"#Person1#: What seems to be the matter?\n#Person2#: I just can't sleep well, doctor.\n#Person1#: I see. And how long have you had this problem?\n#Person2#: Oh, for about two weeks now.\n#Person1#: Two weeks. Do you have headaches?\n#Person2#: Sometimes.\n#Person1#: Fever?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Are you having any family problems?\n#Person2#: No, not really. We all get along pretty well.\n#Person1#: And how about work?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been working a lot lately... more than 11 hours a day.\n#Person1#: Maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days.\n#Person2#: Well, I can't right now. We're in the middle of some important business.\n#Person1#: Yes, I understand, but you really need to slow down. You're going to kill yourself if you go on like this.","summary":"#Person2# can't sleep well for about two weeks and sometimes has headaches. #Person1# thinks it's because of overworking and suggests some rest.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_2048","dialogue":"#Person1#: Senator Kirk, if you are elected again, what do you plan to do?\n#Person2#: Well, first, I plan to create more jobs. My office will work hard to make our state a good place for businesses. Businesses will hire more people, and more people will be able to work and feed their families here.\n#Person1#: What do you think about the environment?\n#Person2#: I am a strong supporter of protecting the environment. I think that we need to build more trains. We need more people to ride their bikes. We need to protect the air. Everybody needs clean air, and when I am elected Senator, I will make sure we protect the earth.\n#Person1#: In 2009, you voted to let factories put their garbage into the river. Is that correct?\n#Person2#: No! That's not correct. I never voted to let factories put their garbage in the river. You have your facts wrong. I am a strong supporter of business, but I am an even stronger supporter of the environment.","summary":"Senator Kirk tells #Person1# he will create more jobs and help protect the earth if elected again, and he denies he had voted to let factories put their garbage into the river.","topic":"election"}
{"fname":"train_2049","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jessica, there is a new fun test in the paper. I love to fill these things out.\n#Person2#: What's this one about?\n#Person1#: It's about health.\n#Person2#: OK. Read it to me. I'll keep score.\n#Person1#: OK. No. 1: Do you smoke more than ten cigarettes a day?\n#Person2#: That's easy. I gave up smoking three years ago.\n#Person1#: Right. You know, I should too.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I've heard that before.\n#Person1#: No, No, really. I'm going to. But for now I'd have to say, yes. OK. No. 2: Do you have a check-up at your doctor's office at least once a year?\n#Person2#: Yeah, the company makes us go to the doctor every year. How about you?\n#Person1#: Well, I went to the doctor...let's see...about three years ago.\n#Person2#: You should go more often.\n#Person1#: Well, let's move on to No. 7: Do you work more than ten hours a day?\n#Person2#: No, but you've been working a lot lately.\n#Person1#: I'm really tired. I should work a lot less. But we've been busy though.\n#Person2#: You really should slow down.\n#Person1#: It's not that easy. Last question: Do you worry a lot in your life?\n#Person2#: Worry a lot? Yeah. I guess I'd have to say yes. I should rest more.\n#Person1#: I definitely should rest more. You know what? It's surprising I'm not dead already.","summary":"#Person1# reads a test about health to Jessica. Jessica gave up smoking, goes to the doctor every year, and doesn't work overtime, but #Person1# smokes, seldom goes to the doctor, and is quite busy. They both worry a lot in life and they should rest more.","topic":"test about health"}
{"fname":"train_2050","dialogue":"#Person1#: There will be a party at my new house this Saturday. Would you like to come?\n#Person2#: That sounds good, but I have French class in the morning and dance class in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: That's OK. The party is to start in the evening, and you can come after the dance class.\n#Person2#: Great! Should I bring something?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's a potluck party, so you should prepare something to eat.\n#Person2#: No problem. A roast turkey, salad, or pudding... I was wondering which to prepare.\n#Person1#: Anything will be fine.\n#Person2#: I think I'm good at pudding. I'll make banana-flavored pudding for you.\n#Person1#: Nice. See you then.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a party. #Person2# will make a pudding and bring it to the party.","topic":"potluck party"}
{"fname":"train_2051","dialogue":"#Person1#: What shall we do this weekend?\n#Person2#: Did you have something special in mind?\n#Person1#: No, not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new.\n#Person2#: Doing something for a change, you mean?\n#Person1#: Yes, something different. I need a change.\n#Person2#: I usually go shopping and have my hair done during the weekend and you usually watch the football games on TV.\n#Person1#: Yes, you often have tea with your friends. And I sometimes play cards with my friends. We seldom do anything together. It's quite unlike when we were first married.\n#Person2#: Now I've got an idea. Autumn is the best season in Beijing. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend? You'll invite your friends and I'll invite mine. We'll go together.\n#Person1#: Good idea! I'd see about the car and you'll prepare the food. But are you sure you really want all our friends to come along?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want to do something for a change this weekend. #Person2# suggests going for a picnic with their friends. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"weekend"}
{"fname":"train_2052","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me about yourself and your past experience. \n#Person2#: For the past 3 years, I have been working in China East Airlines Corporation Limited. I'm very tolerant of people and have been told that this is one of my strengths. I feel I have a lot to offer as a team member. \n#Person1#: Why are you interested in this occupation? \n#Person2#: It's always been my dream to be a stewardess. And I like travelling to different places. \n#Person1#: What do you think is the chief charcteristic for a stewardess? \n#Person2#: Well, a stewardess should be friendly, courteous, patient and treat passengers kindly and politely. \n#Person1#: Do you get angry easily? \n#Person2#: No, I know how to control my temper. \n#Person1#: If a passenger had a accident, what would you do? \n#Person2#: I would give him or her basic first aid and ask my partner to call for assistance at the same time. \n#Person1#: If you are hired, when can you start work? \n#Person2#: I can begin to work right away because I am out of work now. \n#Person1#: What are your salary expectations? \n#Person2#: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I'd like to postpone that discussion until later. Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position and how your commission structure works. ","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# about herself and her past experience. #Person2# shows her professionalism as a stewardess and then talks about salary expectation with #Person1#.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2053","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is life? \n#Person2#: Don't ask such a question. You know it has no certain answer. Everyone knows it is in his heart. \n#Person1#: Then do you think that life is arranged by something above us. \n#Person2#: Maybe, the whirligig of time, who knows? \n#Person1#: Right. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about life.","topic":"life"}
{"fname":"train_2054","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time is our connecting flight? \n#Person2#: Let me check. Oh, oh!It's at 3:25. \n#Person1#: Wow, that's cutting it close! That means we only have 25 minutes to make the connection! What gate is it at? \n#Person2#: It's at... gate 14. \n#Person1#: Oh, great! That's at the other end of the terminal! \n#Person2#: OK, so here's the plan; When we land, run to gate 14! \n#Person1#: I'm be right behind ya! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are rushing to catch their connecting flight.","topic":"catch the flight"}
{"fname":"train_2055","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy birthday, Ms. Lin. Here is a present for you. \n#Person2#: Oh, thank you! It's very kind of you. Ah, it is a porcelain vase. \n#Person1#: I hope you like it. \n#Person2#: Yes, it is lovely. I have been expecting something like this for a long time. Thanks ever so much. \n#Person1#: I am glad you like it. ","summary":"#Person1# gives Ms. Lin a porcelain vase for her birthday and Ms. Lin likes it.","topic":"birthday present"}
{"fname":"train_2056","dialogue":"#Person1#: Linda, John and I are going to get married next week. \n#Person2#: That's wonderful. Congratulations. \n#Person1#: Thank you, Linda. We would love you to come to our wedding. \n#Person2#: I'd love to. What date is it? \n#Person1#: It's May 1st. \n#Person2#: What day is that? \n#Person1#: It's Saturday. Could you make the time? \n#Person2#: Yes, sure. What time will the wedding begin? \n#Person1#: At nine sharp. \n#Person2#: Very good! I'm looking forward to it. Please give my best regards to John. And I wish you best luck! \n#Person1#: Thanks. ","summary":"#Person1# invites Linda to #Person1#'s wedding. Linda accepts the invitation and congratulates them.","topic":"wedding invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2057","dialogue":"#Person1#: hi, Bob, I am so glad that you came. \n#Person2#: of course I'd come. I couldn't think of a better chance to see all my old friends. \n#Person1#: yeah. It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since graduation. It feels just yesterday we collected our diplomas. \n#Person2#: how time flies. But hey, how are things going with you? \n#Person1#: oh, where to start? There have been ups and downs. I'm still trying to find my place in this world. It's only recently that I've been ablt to start settling down. How about you? You still with Jenn \n#Person2#: yeah, Jenny and I got married right after graduation. It was tough the first years trying to make ends meet. I was supporting us both while she continued her studies. But now things are getting better \n#Person1#: oh, that sounds wonderful. I have always known you two would make it. I hope I can keep in better contact with you guys. I don't want us to drift apart again. \n#Person2#: definitely! Actually, we just moved into a new place. There's a house-warming party this Saturday, if you are free? I know Jenny would love to see you again and it should be a good party. \n#Person1#: sounds great! I'll be there. ","summary":"#Person1# and Bob haven't met each other since their graduation ten years ago. They each talk about their current life. Bob then invites #Person1# to their house-warming party.","topic":"old friends"}
{"fname":"train_2058","dialogue":"#Person1#: It will do you good to go out for entertainment at weekends. What kind of movie do you like best? \n#Person2#: It's hard to say, I like interesting and significant ones. I don't care whether they're blockbusters or not. \n#Person1#: Shall we go downtown for a movie this Friday evening? \n#Person2#: Very good, What's on? \n#Person1#: I'm not sure. Let me give a call to find out. ","summary":"#Person2# likes interesting and significant movies. #Person1# invites #Person2# to a movie this Friday evening.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_2059","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, where did you get so many old books?\n#Person2#: Some graduates were selling their used books. They were really cheap so I bought some.\n#Person1#: But aren't you leaving China in 2 weeks? How can you finish reading so many books?\n#Person2#: I'll take them back to America. I want to continue to improve my Chinese so they'll be very helpful.\n#Person1#: When will you come to China again?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe several years later or maybe next year. That all depends.\n#Person1#: Depends on what?\n#Person2#: It depends on whether my mom will recover or not. If she is still ill, I cannot leave her to work in China.","summary":"David will take the old books he bought to America. He tells #Person1# whether he comes back to China depends on his mother's health.","topic":"leave China"}
{"fname":"train_2060","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is beautiful. Are we setting up camp here or are we going to follow the trail down to the river?\n#Person2#: Let's rest here for a bit. I told the others to meet us here, so we could take advantage of the view. But we should go down to the river to put up the tents.\n#Person1#: How did you find out about this place? It seems pretty far away from towns.\n#Person2#: My dad used to live near here. When I was young, my uncle took my brother and me to his cabin and we used to fish there.\n#Person1#: Why don't we just sleep there then?\n#Person2#: It's abandoned, so there's nothing there. By the way, did you bring the water up from the car?\n#Person1#: No, I thought you brought it. Now, we have to go back down to the car.\n#Person2#: Calm down. The river flowing all around us is a clean water source.\n#Person1#: What was that noise? Oh, Scott!\n#Person2#: It's probably the other guys on the trail, unless it's a monster.\n#Person1#: Stop joking around.","summary":"Scott tells #Person1# how he found out about the beautiful place. They didn't bring the water but Scott says the river around them is a clean water source.","topic":"camping"}
{"fname":"train_2061","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tony, two universities have offered to accept you as their student, which would you like to go to?\n#Person2#: Can you give me some advice?\n#Person1#: California University is near your hometown, while Washington University is 700 miles away.\n#Person2#: I don't mind the distance. What about the fees?\n#Person1#: Washington University charges about $12,000 a year, while California University charges about $9,000.\n#Person2#: I hear there are more foreign students in Washington than in California.\n#Person1#: That's because it is in the capital of the US, and more courses are offered there, too.\n#Person2#: Well, I still can't decide which University to choose.\n#Person1#: Then you should go and visit both of them. This is the only way to help make your mind up.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll go and see for myself.","summary":"#Person1# tells Tony about California University and Washington University that have offered Tony to be their students, but Tony still can't decide. #Person1# then suggests visiting them.","topic":"choose the university"}
{"fname":"train_2062","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mary, how are you today? I hear you weren't well last week.\n#Person2#: I'm much better now. Thank you.\n#Person1#: What was the matter? Nothing serious I hope.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, I had a bad cold and had to stay in bed for 2 days.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you're better. Anyway, I hope it was the last cold of the winter and not the first cold of the summer. What about your friend Dan? I hear she's ill, too.\n#Person2#: She was ill, but she's all right now. I think she caught my cold.\n#Person1#: Everybody seems to have one now. I expect it's the sudden change of weather, 1 day hot and the next day cold.\n#Person2#: And very windy, too. That's why I'm wearing a sweater today. What do you think of it? Pretty, isn't it?\n#Person1#: It certainly is. It must have cost a lot. Where did you find it?\n#Person2#: Oh, I got it at a sale. It was quite cheap.\n#Person1#: Really? Well, Mary, I must say it suits you very well. What a pity we men can't wear beautiful sweaters.\n#Person2#: Never mind. Let's go and buy one like it to send to your sister Linda in America.\n#Person1#: Now that's very kind of you, Mary. I'm really thinking of sending her a present.","summary":"Mary had a bad cold but she's better now. #Person1# thinks it's the sudden change of weather that causes the cold. Mary is wearing a sweater today which #Person1# thinks beautiful. Mary suggests buying one for #Person1#'s sister Linda.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_2063","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'd like to get my haircut.\n#Person2#: Well, can we interest you in today's special? We'll shampoo cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $12.00.\n#Person1#: OK, but I just want to get my haircut a little bit. A little off the top and sides. That's all.\n#Person2#: No problem. OK, here we go. So what do you do for a living?\n#Person1#: I'm a lawyer and I'm in town for a job interview and...\n#Person2#: Oops!\n#Person1#: What do you mean'oops'? Hey, can I see a mirror?\n#Person2#: Nothing to worry about, sir. Relax!\n#Person1#: Ouch! That really hurt. What are you doing, anyway? Oh, look at all my hair on the floor. How much are you really cutting off?\n#Person2#: Relax. Time for the shampoo.\n#Person1#: Hey, you got shampoo in my eyes. Where's the towel? Oh, gosh, you cut my hair too short. I want to talk to the manager now.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but he's on vacation.\n#Person1#: Uh.","summary":"#Person1# comes to get his haircut. #Person2# cuts #Person1#'s hair too short and gets shampoo in his eyes. #Person1# wants to talk to the manager but the manager is on vacation.","topic":"get a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_2064","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is April Fools Day on Friday or Saturday this year?\n#Person2#: I'm almost certain it's on Thursday.\n#Person1#: My god, I thought it was on the weekend. I was going to play a joke on my girlfriend and then invite her to a restaurant.\n#Person2#: Why can't you invite her out on Thursday?\n#Person1#: Because I have an exam on Friday.\n#Person2#: Well, you could invite her out on the weekend to celebrate this interesting an late April Fools Day.\n#Person1#: I guess I'll have to do that.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# April Fool's Day is on Thursday this year. #Person1# wanted to play a joke on his girlfriend, but he has an exam on Friday, so #Person2# suggests he do it on the weekend.","topic":"April Fools Day"}
{"fname":"train_2065","dialogue":"#Person1#: hey, you look great! how's everything?\n#Person2#: yeah, you know what? I've been going to the club regularly. The training really pays off. Now I am in a good shape and I know more about how to keep fit.\n#Person1#: really? tell me about it. I haven't gone to the club for a long time. I am too busy with work.\n#Person2#: it's important to do proper exercises.\n#Person1#: you're right. Too much or too little won't do any good.\n#Person2#: the trainer tells me, besides regular sports activities, I should also have a healthy and balanced diet.\n#Person1#: sounds reasonable.\n#Person2#: we should eat more vegetables instead of junk food to stay energetic.\n#Person1#: and fruits!\n#Person2#: surely it is. Getting enough sleep is also crucial for fitness.\n#Person1#: I've heard that. Does your trainer tell you anything about keeping fit?\n#Person2#: yeah, he advises me to stay in a good mood. That can help one to keep sound physical health.\n#Person1#: I think if you follow your trainer's advice, you'll be on the right track.\n#Person2#: you bet it!","summary":"#Person2# looks great because #Person2#'s been to the training club regularly. #Person2# tells #Person1# that having a healthy and balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and staying in a good mood help keep physical health.","topic":"keep fit"}
{"fname":"train_2066","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sure we will make it up as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: That's nice.\n#Person1#: We hope this matter will not affect our good relations in our future dealings.\n#Person2#: Of course not. We have cooperated for a long time.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will make up things soon.","topic":"make up"}
{"fname":"train_2067","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please tell me something about your insurance background.\n#Person2#: I majored in international banking at college so I took many insurance courses. And I worked at an insurance company for my graduation field work.\n#Person1#: Why do you want to be an insurance agent?\n#Person2#: I care about people and I know the importance of insurance.\n#Person1#: Do you have any work experience in promotion?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I have worked as a salesman for P & G Company Ltd.\n#Person1#: Do people respond well to you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm good with people.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s insurance background. #Person2# worked at an insurance company and has work experience in promotion.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2068","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mum, can I finish my homework later?\n#Person2#: Sorry. You know the rules.\n#Person1#: But I want to watch TV now.\n#Person2#: That ' s out of the question.\n#Person1#: Please.\n#Person2#: Not a chance.\n#Person1#: Not even for an hour?\n#Person2#: Sorry, it ' s impossible.","summary":"Mum refuses #Person1# to watch TV before finishing homework.","topic":"not a chance"}
{"fname":"train_2069","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, Saliva. What's that wonderful aroma from your kitchen? What are you doing now?\n#Person2#: I am cooking now!\n#Person1#: Are you good at cooking?\n#Person2#: I have studied its skills recently at a training school. I plan to run a restaurant, so I have to practise cooking!\n#Person1#: It is a good idea. What dish are you cooking now?!\n#Person2#: I am steaming fish in a pressure cooker. Have you ever tried steamed fish?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have. But the taste of steamed fish at that restaurant is not delicious. The fish is not well-done and too salty.\n#Person2#: That's the case. I think there is not enough time to steam it and soy sauce is too much.\n#Person1#: I have the same idea as yours.\n#Person2#: It's OK. Please have a taste of it.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, it's very delicious.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your praise.\n#Person1#: Besides steamed fish, what else are you good at cooking?\n#Person2#: I am good at stewing beef with potato, frying chicken, hot and sour soup etc.\n#Person1#: So many dishes. Next Friday week is my birthday. I would like to invite you to cook for my dinner party, OK?\n#Person2#: Why not? It is a good opportunity for me to practise cooking.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.","summary":"Saliva has to practice cooking because she plans to run a restaurant. She's steaming fish and invites #Person1# to taste it. #Person1# thinks it's delicious. Saliva's good at cooking many other dishes, so #Person1# invites her to cook for #Person1#'s dinner party.","topic":"practice cooking"}
{"fname":"train_2070","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I would like to know something about this campus. Right now it seems very big and confusing! I have no idea where I am going or what I am doing.\n#Person2#: Do you have a map of the campus?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have, but it doesn ' t help me very much. I ' m not very good at reading maps.\n#Person2#: Do you know where your classes are?\n#Person1#: More or less. I go to three different buildings, and always get there late. I feel so hopeless. I don ' t know why I am late all the time. No one else seems to be.\n#Person2#: That's because you don't know the short cuts. You'll learn them after a while. I can show you the ropes.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the campus is big and confusing and tells #Person2# #Person1# is always late for classes. #Person2#'ll tell #Person1# the short cuts.","topic":"short cuts"}
{"fname":"train_2071","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, is Jenny crying?\n#Person2#: Can you take he away from me?\n#Person1#: I ' m just coming for that.\n#Person2#: She kept bothering me.\n#Person1#: She ' s your sister. What she asked was only duck soup for you. Why can ' t you be good to her?\n#Person2#: But I am her brother, not her servant.","summary":"Tom asks #Person1# to take Jenny away because she bothers him.","topic":"family talk"}
{"fname":"train_2072","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Bessie.\n#Person2#: Hello, Jack. Happy birthday!\n#Person1#: My birthday? I forgot it, Thank you for remembering my birthday.\n#Person2#: I'd like to offer you my congratulations on your birthday and best wishes for your future happiness, good health and continued success. I've asked the Fairy Flowers to send you a bunch of flowers. I hope you'll like them.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'm so touched.\n#Person2#: Now let me sing ' Happy birthday ' for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"Bessie celebrates the birthday for Jack, and Jack is touched.","topic":"happy birthday"}
{"fname":"train_2073","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do the buses stop here?\n#Person2#: Yes, they all stop at this corner.\n#Person1#: I want to go to Broadway and 82nd Street. Can I take any bus that comes along?\n#Person2#: You can take any bus except the Number 9.\n#Person1#: How often do the buses run?\n#Person2#: They run about every five minutes.\n#Person1#: Fine. How long does it take to get to 82nd Street?\n#Person2#: About fifteen minutes. It's not far. Are you a stranger in New York?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am. I arrived only three days ago from Japan.\n#Person2#: How do you like New York city?\n#Person1#: I like it very much, but it's a little confusing to me.\n#Person2#: You'll soon get accustomed to it. It's not difficult. Well, here's the bus. Fortunately, it's not full.\n#Person1#: Thank you for the information.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# can take any bus except the Number 9 to the street. #Person1# likes New York city but thinks it's a little confusing.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_2074","dialogue":"#Person1#: Didn't you punch in this morning, Monica?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I don't know the rule about punching.\n#Person1#: That's ok. I should have told you earlier. This is a company rule.\n#Person2#: Do we also need to punch out after work?\n#Person1#: According to the company rule, we should punch in before 8 o'clock and punch out after 5 o'clock every work day.\n#Person2#: How about the lunch break, Lucy?\n#Person1#: From eleven thirty to 1 o'clock.\n#Person2#: May I ask whether we need to work overtime?\n#Person1#: Sometimes, but not quite often.","summary":"#Person1# tells Monica the company rules about punching and time for the lunch break.","topic":"company rules"}
{"fname":"train_2075","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like a facial.\n#Person2#: Which kind would you like? We have five different varieties of facials.\n#Person1#: Which would you recommend?\n#Person2#: Well, since it's summer, and I had looked that you had quite a bit sun, I'll recommend our summer special, it's specially suited for individuals with sensitive skin.\n#Person1#: What does it included?\n#Person2#: The facial will start with thorough cleansing.\n#Person1#: Does it include facial mask and massage?\n#Person2#: Yes, the reviving mask will promote blood circulation and tighten your skin. You can also choose to get hand or back massage as well.\n#Person1#: Will it exfoliate the skin as well?\n#Person2#: Yes, we also apply a special day cream that protect the skin from the sun and the night cream that moisturize to the skin.\n#Person1#: That sounds great.","summary":"#Person2# recommends the summer special facial to #Person1#, including thorough cleansing, facial mask, massage, and a special day cream. #Person1# thinks it sounds great.","topic":"a facial"}
{"fname":"train_2076","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you decided what you are going to take next semester?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm an English major, you know. So I came here to make sure I'm taking the right things.\n#Person1#: Good. I think it's a good idea. Our department should require meetings like this.\n#Person2#: I want to finish my degree in four years. So I don't want to forget to take classes I need. I have a friend who has to stay in college another year. She didn't know until recently. There were some classes she needed to take to graduate. She didn't know about them.\n#Person1#: Yes, that happens.\n#Person2#: I brought my transcript from my first year. Here. And here is the list of courses I plan to take in the fall.\n#Person1#: Alright. Good. I see you've already taken six credits of your breadth requirements. You have one botany class and one chemistry class. And political science. So that's nine credits. Did you take English Composition 201?\n#Person2#: No, I don't need to. I took Advanced Placement English in high school. So I'm not required to take composition.\n#Person1#: Excellent. I see you have the 18th century poetry class for next semester. And the modern novel class. You haven't taken a Shakespeare class yet.\n#Person2#: No, I thought I would take it later.\n#Person1#: Actually, I recommend you take Shakespeare sooner rather than later.\n#Person2#: Well, I suppose I could cross out the 18th century poetry class. I have to see when the Shakespeare class meets.\n#Person1#: Let me look at the timetable. Shakespeare meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11\n#Person2#: I can take it then. I have that time slot free.\n#Person1#: Good. I recommend it. Shakespeare is of course enormously important. We want our students to take the class as soon as they can. And Professor Friedman is an excellent teacher.\n#Person2#: I'll take it then.\n#Person1#: Tell me, Lisa, what made you decide to be an English major?\n#Person2#: I want to be an English professor in the future. I love studying literature, and I want to teach it.\n#Person1#: Really? That's great to know.\n#Person2#: That's the reason I want to finish my B. A. in four years. Because I know I will be in school a long time. I want to start the M. A. and Ph. D. program as soon as possible.","summary":"Lisa wants to finish B.A. in four years, so she comes to #Person1# to make sure she takes the right courses. #Person1# suggests Lisa take Shakespeare sooner because it's an important course. Lisa tells #Person1# she decides to be an English major because she wants to be an English professor in the future, and she wants to start the M.A. and Ph.D. program as soon as possible.","topic":"course advice"}
{"fname":"train_2077","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, Pam and I are going to the mall later to buy some new clothes. Do you want to come?\n#Person2#: Can you say it again slowly?\n#Person1#: Pam and I are wondering if you'd like to go to the mall with us.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have to sink about it.\n#Person1#: Sink?\n#Person2#: Oops. I meant, ' think '\n#Person1#: Mary, you're going to have to work on your pronunciation.\n#Person2#: I know.\n#Person1#: But give yourself some time. You just got here.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mary to go shopping. Mary says she'll 'sink' about it. #Person1# suggests Mary practice her pronunciation.","topic":"practice the pronunciation"}
{"fname":"train_2078","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you do. I'm Mark Rancor.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: May I know your name, please?\n#Person2#: I'm Rose Teller. I think I'Ve seen you somewhere before?\n#Person1#: Ah, yes. I remember now. Were you Mr. John's dinner partner last month?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was. You work for 3M, right?\n#Person1#: I did but now I'm for Microsoft. How are things with you?\n#Person2#: Good.\n#Person1#: May I know what you do?\n#Person2#: I'm a fashion designer. Next month, I have a fashion show. I'd love it if come. I can get you a couple of tickets. So you can bring a friend if you like.\n#Person1#: Sure. That would be great. Good luck.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"Mark Rancor has met Rose Teller before. Rose invites Mark to come to a fashion show designed by her, and Mark agrees.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_2079","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sam, we are hard up for the everyday expenses. When can you find a job.\n#Person2#: I'm looking for it, but you see, the market is hard up for jobs, too.\n#Person1#: You liar, I saw you again in the inn. I bet you don't want to work at all.","summary":"Sam says he's looking for a job. #Person1# thinks he's lying.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_2080","dialogue":"#Person1#: wow, it that your sports car?\n#Person2#: yes, do you like it?\n#Person1#: I love it! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar. Is it in good condition?\n#Person2#: it looks good on the outside, but the inside is a different story. It needs a lot of servicing before it can go out on the roads again.\n#Person1#: what's wrong with it?\n#Person2#: well, first of all, it needs a new engine, which is extremely expensive.\n#Person1#: when's the last time you had it serviced?\n#Person2#: it must have been a few years ago now.\n#Person1#: I thought all cars needed regular servicing on a yearly basis.\n#Person2#: they do. Once my son was born, there was no reason to drive this car anymore. It's only a two-seater, you know!\n#Person1#: what else is wrong with it?\n#Person2#: the heating controls don't work anymore, so it always feels like it's about 100 degrees in the car, even in the summer!\n#Person1#: anything else?\n#Person2#: the brakes don't really work that well anymore either.\n#Person1#: why don't you get it all fixed?\n#Person2#: it costs more than you think to run a car, especially when there are so many things wrong with it!\n#Person1#: well, let me know when you can get it fixed. I'd love to go for a ride in it!","summary":"The green jaguar looks good on the outside, but it needs a new engine, new heating systems, and brakes. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# hasn't used the two-seat car since #Person2#'s son was born. #Person2# doesn't fix it because it will be costly.","topic":"a green jaguar"}
{"fname":"train_2081","dialogue":"#Person1#: What book is that?\n#Person2#: I just bought a new atlas. I'm looking this map of the world. Look at Russia! That's a vast country.\n#Person1#: Canada, china, and the use are huge too.\n#Person2#: There are several tiny countries in the world too. Countries like Monaco are smaller than many cities.\n#Person1#: Those small countries are microscopic compared to Russia. European countries are relatively small. France looks quite big in Europe, but compared to many countries in other continents, it's not very l\n#Person2#: Britain is half the size of france, but great Britain is still one of the largest islands in the world.\n#Person1#: The thing with large countries is that often they have vast areas of land that are useless or hardly used. Russia and Canada have enormous areas of ice and forest.","summary":"#Person1# is looking at a map of the world and discusses with #Person2# about the large countries like Russia, Canada and China, and tiny countries.","topic":"a map"}
{"fname":"train_2082","dialogue":"#Person1#: Frank, I want your advice on something. Some scientists I met at the conference 6 this afternoon have invited me to a party. Actually, they called it an informal get-together.\n#Person2#: And what's the problem?\n#Person1#: When I asked how people were going to dress, Dr. Lite said it was casual.\n#Person2#: And you want to know what to wear?\n#Person1#: Well, last night I went out with some journalists for a casual party, but I was overdressed. I wore what I consider casual - - an outfit of skirt, blouse, scarf, and medium heels. . . you know.\n#Person2#: That sounds just right to me. What was wrong with it?\n#Person1#: Everyone else there was wearing blue jeans. Several of the women had on running shoes. I felt out of place. So I have no idea what to wear tonight.\n#Person2#: My guess is you can safely wear last night's outfit to tonight's party.","summary":"#Person1# asks Frank to give some advice on what to wear for a casual party. Frank suggests #Person1# wear last night's outfit to tonight's party.","topic":"a casual party"}
{"fname":"train_2083","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to come to our party?\n#Person2#: I'd like to. But I'm not myself today.\n#Person1#: what happened? You look so pale.\n#Person2#: It's the end of the world for me.\n#Person1#: What makes you say that?\n#Person2#: Today, I'm told I failed three courses.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Work harder next term.\n#Person2#: I'm such a fool that duplication of effort is only a waste of time to me.\n#Person1#: Don't lose heart. Everything will be fine.\n#Person2#: I hope so.","summary":"#Person2# failed three courses, and #Person1# encourages #Person2# not to lose heart.","topic":"comfort"}
{"fname":"train_2084","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want some dessert?\n#Person2#: No thanks. We just need our check. Have you seen the waitress?\n#Person1#: Where is our waitress anyway?\n#Person2#: Yes, the service hasn't been the best. Is that our waitress over there?\n#Person1#: I'll walk over and get the bill, since I don't think the waitress is coming over here any time soon.\n#Person2#: Good idea. Just bring it back and we'll figure it out together.\n#Person1#: So the bill is $ 36. 00.\n#Person2#: How much do you think we should leave for a tip?\n#Person1#: My first inclination is to leave nothing for a tip.\n#Person2#: I agree, but we don't really know the whole story. There may have been problems in the kitchen beyond her control.\n#Person1#: Let's leave 10 %, so that we at least leave something for the service.\n#Person2#: I agree. We will leave $ 3. 60 for the tip.","summary":"#Person1#'ll walk over and get the bill since the waitress isn't coming over here. #Person1# and #Person2# will leave 10% for the tip.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_2085","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello? Mr. Bernie. My name is Lisa. I hope I'm not disturbing you. I just heard about your daughter. I wanted to call you and tell you how much we'll miss her.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I think you are calling the wrong person. My name is not Mr. Bernie.\n#Person2#: What? That's odd. I'm so sorry if I'Ve bothered you.\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"Lisa wanted to call Mr. Bernie but called the wrong person.","topic":"a wrong call"}
{"fname":"train_2086","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are late.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, it was too cold, and my car couldn't start. I had one to the garage with the heater. I tried to call you, but you couldn't get connection.\n#Person1#: Couldn't get connection?\n#Person2#: Yes, your number is out of service.\n#Person1#: Really? I didn't know. Let me check. You're right.\n#Person2#: So I couldn't get through.\n#Person1#: It's a serious problem. I make expecting an important call. The theater is guilty. It supposed to call me this evening, and discuss my play. What were happened if they can't reach me?\n#Person2#: Well, the only thing you can do is pay the fee to recover your service.","summary":"#Person2# was late because the car couldn't start and couldn't get through #Person1#. #Person2# suggests #Person1# pay the fee to recover #Person1#'s service.","topic":"out of service"}
{"fname":"train_2087","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need some more amenities, please.\n#Person2#: I'm not sure I'm following you, sir.\n#Person1#: Specifically, I'm talking about the little things, like soap and shampoo.\n#Person2#: Oh, now I understand! So, you've already used up all your amenities?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not even halfway through my supply.\n#Person2#: I'm losing you, sir. What's the problem?\n#Person1#: What's the use of going to a hotel if you don't take home souvenirs?\n#Person2#: Okay, I got it. You're collecting souvenirs!\n#Person1#: There you go. My friends expect me to bring home souvenirs.\n#Person2#: Have you visited our souvenir shop, sir? It's loaded with all kinds of items.\n#Person1#: I've never paid for a hotel souvenir in my life, and I don't intend to start now.\n#Person2#: Sir, housekeeping will bring you a basketful of amenities momentarily.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for some more amenities because he wants to bring some souvenirs for his friends, but he doesn't want to pay for a hotel souvenir.","topic":"some more amenities"}
{"fname":"train_2088","dialogue":"#Person1#: what kind of qualities do you look for in your friends?\n#Person2#: I like people who are open and friendly. Those people are usually more active and fun to be with. I like spending time with my friends. We go to bars together or play sports together.\n#Person1#: I don't like to make friends with people who aren't honest. Honesty is very important to me.\n#Person2#: I think it's important to most people. The problem is that you can usually only find out if someone is honest by getting to know them.\n#Person1#: you can find out from their friends.\n#Person2#: if you know any of their friends. You can't rely on your friends to introduce people to you all the time. You have to go out and make the first move sometimes. I also like funny people.\n#Person1#: oh, I don't. they don't seem to take anything seriously. You never know when they are joking and when they are being serious.\n#Person2#: sometimes it can be hard to tell, but if you know the person fairly well, you can usually see from their expression what they are really thinking.\n#Person1#: it seems that we generally like different kinds of people. How is it that we are such good friends?\n#Person2#: maybe people don't like to have friends that are all the same. Most people like a little variety in their lives-including a variety of characteristics in their friends.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't like to make friends with people who aren't honest. #Person2# likes funny people while #Person1# doesn't because #Person1# thinks they don't seem to take anything seriously. They are good friends although they like different kinds of people.","topic":"friends"}
{"fname":"train_2089","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the library?\n#Person2#: Of course. It's on Memorial Avenue.\n#Person1#: On Memorial Avenue?\n#Person2#: Right. You know where that is?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I don't. I'm quite new in town.\n#Person2#: Well, do you know where the post office is?\n#Person1#: No, I don't. But I do know where the shopping mall is.\n#Person2#: That won't help us. Let me see now. . . Why don't you follow this street, Elm, until, you get to the second stoplight.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you very much, I hope I can find it.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the library by following the street until the second stoplight.","topic":"ask for direction"}
{"fname":"train_2090","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service. May I come in?\n#Person2#: Come in please.\n#Person1#: This is your breakfast. Can I put it here?\n#Person2#: Sure. How much is it?\n#Person1#: That's $ 10.\n#Person2#: Well, here is the money.\n#Person1#: Sir, you don't have to pay right now. Just sign here and we will charge it to your account.\n#Person2#: Fine.","summary":"#Person1# sends breakfast to #Person2# which is charged from #Person2#'s account.","topic":"breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_2091","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think we should do the floors before we work on the curtains and walls.\n#Person2#: Why? it doesn't make sense. If we do the floors first, and then paint the walls, we will get paint all over our new floor.\n#Person1#: Hmm Maybe you're right. But I can't stand all this green carpet here. And besides, I know how to paint. I will just cover everything with drop cloth. I won't get anything on the floor.\n#Person2#: Are you sure?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm sure I've done a lot of house painting in my life. And my mother was very picky. If I got even a tiny drop of paint on her furniture, she would get furious. So I learned to be very careful.\n#Person2#: Alright. Then maybe we can do the floor first. These wood floors under this carpet are beautiful. And me too,, I can't wait to get all this old carpet out of here. But how can we get it out? Do we have to hire someone?\n#Person1#: Absolutely not. We can remove the carpet ourselves. Carpet is held down with carpet nails. You just need to pull it hard and it will come up.\n#Person2#: Great. Then, after we remove the carpet, we need to redo all the wood floors. Right?\n#Person1#: Yes. But we should hire someone for that. That will probably be expensive. And it has to be done right.\n#Person2#: And then, after the floors are done, we can start to move our furniture in.\n#Person1#: Sure. If we can get an appointment with someone to do the floors, we should probably be able to have the furniture in here after a week or so. I can get all the carpet out this weekend.","summary":"#Person1# will paint the wall and will be careful not to get anything on the floor. #Person1# says they can remove the carpet themselves, and #Person2# will get an appointment with someone to do the floors and then have the furniture after a week.","topic":"renovate the house"}
{"fname":"train_2092","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have we had the A3 printer in the sales department?\n#Person2#: Just over a year I think. Why, what's the problem?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure but there seems to be something wrong with it. Is it still under guarantee?\n#Person2#: I think the guarantee's just run out. Let me check. Oh, it's OK. We took out an extended warranty, it runs until next March.","summary":"#Person1# asks the printer's guarantee time. #Person2# checks and finds it's still under guarantee.","topic":"under guarantee"}
{"fname":"train_2093","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Wal-mart. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. What time do you close, please?\n#Person1#: We close at 10:00 every day. And we open at 9:00 in the morning.\n#Person2#: Oh. Ok. And are you open on the weekends?\n#Person1#: Same hours as on the weekdays.\n#Person2#: Wow. You guys never take a break! I want to come in and have a look at your sale. Your sale is still on, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, it runs till the end of the month. But things are clearing out fast.\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll come down tonight. Thanks.\n#Person1#: Thank you for calling.","summary":"#Person2# calls #Person1# to ask about Wal-mart's opening hours and will go there for sale tonight.","topic":"opening hours"}
{"fname":"train_2094","dialogue":"#Person1#: I feel terrible sick, miss. I wonder if I could change my seat to the front part.\n#Person2#: Please wait a moment. . I am sorry right now there is no vacant seat. I have to ask.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: By the way, hold your bag in case you vomit.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to change #Person1#'s seat to the front.","topic":"feel sick"}
{"fname":"train_2095","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: My daughter. She is missing. I don't know where she is.\n#Person1#: What dose she look like?\n#Person2#: She has blond hair and blue eyes.\n#Person1#: What was she wearing?\n#Person2#: She has a yellow dress on and red sneakers.\n#Person1#: When did you last see her?\n#Person2#: I just saw her down the street. I don't know where she is.\n#Person1#: How long has it been?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's been uh. . . fifteen minutes.","summary":"#Person1#'s daughter is missing. #Person2# asks #Person1# some information about #Person1#'s daughter.","topic":"missing person"}
{"fname":"train_2096","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Becky, what's up?\n#Person2#: Not much, except that my mother-in-law is driving me up the wall.\n#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: She loves to nit-pick and criticizes everything that I do. I can never do anything right when she's around.\n#Person1#: For example?\n#Person2#: Well, last week I invited her over to dinner. My husband and I had no problem with the food, but if you listened to her, then it would seem like I fed her old meat and rotten vegetables. There's just nothing can please her.\n#Person1#: No, I can't see that happening. I know you're a good cook and nothing like that would ever happen.\n#Person2#: It's not just that. She also criticizes how we raise the kids.\n#Person1#: My mother-in-law used to do the same thing to us. If it wasn't disciplining them enough, then we were disciplining them too much. She also complained about the food we fed them, the schools we sent them too, and everything else under the sun.\n#Person2#: You said she used to? How did you stop her?\n#Person1#: We basically sat her down and told her how we felt about her constant criticizing, and how we welcomed her advice but hoped she'd let us do our things. She understood, and now everything is a lot more peaceful.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. I'll have to try that.","summary":"Becky tells #Person1# that her mother-in-law loves to criticize everything she does, like the food she made and the ways how they raise kids. #Person1#'s mother-in-law used to do the same thing, but she stopped after they talked with her. Becky will try it.","topic":"mother-in-law"}
{"fname":"train_2097","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi there, Mr. Brown. Are you depositing or withdrawing today?\n#Person2#: Sorry to say it, but neither of those. I'm here to close our account with you. The market around here has been dropping for a while now, and it's just not sensible for us to stay.\n#Person1#: I understand. So, what would you like to do with the balance?\n#Person2#: I guess I should just withdraw everything.\n#Person1#: 215, 000 RMB is the exact balance. If you could just sign your name here.\n#Person2#: Here you go. That's everything, then. Thanks very much for your service over the years.","summary":"Mr. Brown asks #Person2# to close his account and withdraw everything since the market's been dropping.","topic":"close the account"}
{"fname":"train_2098","dialogue":"#Person1#: So you work in a hotel now.\n#Person2#: Yes. That's right.\n#Person1#: What's it like?\n#Person2#: It's nice. You meet a lot of interesting people, but a lot of dull ones, too.\n#Person1#: I beg your pardon?\n#Person2#: I said, a lot of dull ones, too.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I can imagine. I should think that's a hard work, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes and no. It depends.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, it's hard at weekends. I mean, last Saturday, with all the rooms full and two receptionists away ill--well, my feet didn't touch the ground. What about you?\n#Person1#: I started to work in a bank last Monday.","summary":"#Person2# works in a hotel that can meet interesting people as well as dull ones. #Person1# started to work in a bank.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_2099","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wait, Ben, did you say you had a party on Saturday?\n#Person2#: Yeah, didn't you know about it? It was my birthday.\n#Person1#: No, I didn't.\n#Person2#: But I invited you. I sent you an e-mail last week.\n#Person1#: Are you sure? I didn't get it. Oh, you know what? I didn't tell you I have a new e-mail address. Oh, I am sorry.\n#Person2#: That's OK. But I was kind of upset that you wasn't there.\n#Person1#: Really? I was upset too. And the bike trip is just awful. We got lost for four hours.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible.\n#Person1#: Listen, let's go out for lunch this week. I want to do something for your birthday.\n#Person2#: Oh, you don't have to.\n#Person1#: I know. But I want to.\n#Person2#: OK. That's really nice of you, really. So anyway, I have to go now. I have a meeting at 9:30.\n#Person1#: OK. See you later and happy birthday.","summary":"#Person1# didn't know Ben had a birthday party since #Person1# didn't tell Ben #Person1# has a new e-mail. #Person1# asks Ben for lunch to do something for Ben's birthday.","topic":"birthday celebration"}
{"fname":"train_2100","dialogue":"#Person1#: How came you were absent from class yesterday morning, Henry?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Madam. My cousin was coming home from England, and I had to go to the airport with my father to meet him.\n#Person1#: Better ask for permission next time.","summary":"Henry explains why he's absent from class to #Person1#.","topic":"absent from class"}
{"fname":"train_2101","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?\n#Person2#: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.\n#Person1#: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?\n#Person2#: Sure, it's 219.\n#Person1#: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16.\n#Person1#: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?\n#Person2#: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.\n#Person1#: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September - altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.\n#Person1#: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.\n#Person2#: That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. Have a nice day!","summary":"Sally calls Milton Hotel to make changes to an existing reservation. She asks to change the check-in date and check-out date and prefers a room on an upper floor with a view.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_2102","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you collect cola cans, Steve?\n#Person2#: No. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: You have so many empty cans here.\n#Person2#: Well, my mum wants me to keep all the cans, so that we can sell them after a while.\n#Person1#: Aha, you are going to make a millionaire of yourself sooner or later with all those cans.\n#Person2#: You bet I will. Well, that's not the point. The point is we separate reusable things from other rubbish. We have to pay the dustman for dealing with rubbish, but if we sell him these cans and other reusable material we pay less.\n#Person1#: That sounds a clever idea. Now what are reused in China?\n#Person2#: Metal, plastic, paper, books and the like.\n#Person1#: Just as we do back home in the States.\n#Person2#: And to avoid waste, the government is limiting the production of goods that can be used only once, such as bamboo chopsticks. For example, all the fast food boxes should be made of paper instead of non-reusable material.\n#Person1#: That will surely be helpful for a clean environment.","summary":"Steve keeps all the cans, so they can pay less to the dustman for dealing with rubbish. Steven tells #Person1# what is reused in China and the government's measures on avoiding waste.","topic":"reuse materials"}
{"fname":"train_2103","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello? Um, can I get some help over here?\n#Person2#: Sure thing. What'll it be?\n#Person1#: A menu, please.\n#Person2#: We don't serve food - just the beers you see on the wall.\n#Person1#: All right. What about that one? It's German, right?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it is. Is that what you'd like?\n#Person1#: Sure, that'll do. But I'd like a cold one if you've got one.\n#Person2#: Sure thing, sweetie. That'll be $6.25.\n#Person1#: Say, you're kinda friendly, aren't you?\n#Person2#: I suppose it comes with the job. It pays to be nice to people, don't you think?\n#Person1#: I suppose it does. That's what my mother said to me anyway. Oh, wait. Wait a second. Oh, no. I can't believe this!\n#Person2#: What's wrong?\n#Person1#: I think I left my wallet somewhere.\n#Person2#: It's gotta be around here. Maybe on the floor?\n#Person1#: No. It's not there. I don't know where it could be. Any chance you can be nice and give me that beer for free?\n#Person2#: No chance of that happening. If no one's paying, I'm not so nice.","summary":"#Person2# is very friendly when #Person1# asks for the beer. But when #Person1# says #Person1# left the wallet and asks beer for free, #Person2# becomes not so nice.","topic":"be nice"}
{"fname":"train_2104","dialogue":"#Person1#: I feel terrible. I really need to relax. Do you know any good ways to fight stress?\n#Person2#: Yeah, in fact, I read in a health magazine that you should drink two cups of lemon tea every day to fight stress.\n#Person1#: Lemon tea?\n#Person2#: That's right. Lemon tea makes you feel more relaxed. And also, you should eat low stress foods like apples and grapes.\n#Person1#: Sounds very strange, I guess hamburgers and French fries cause stress, right?\n#Person2#: Yep. Hamburgers are high stress food.\n#Person1#: Well, I guess I need to change my diet.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# drinking lemon tea and eating low-stress food are good ways to fight stress.","topic":"fight stress"}
{"fname":"train_2105","dialogue":"#Person1#: I love slim girls, don't you? \n#Person2#: Not particularly. I like fat girls. \n#Person1#: And I like a girl with good skin, do you? \n#Person2#: I can't say I do. What I like a girl with good manners. \n#Person1#: Well, yes. But surely you like a girl with a nice figure. \n#Person2#: Yes. But I like a girl with a nice personality. \n#Person1#: But you like a girl to be rich, surely? \n#Person2#: Not particularly. I like a girl to be good. \n#Person1#: What about you, Henry? You haven't said a thing. \n#Person3#: I don't like girls. I think they're awful. ","summary":"#Person1# likes a girl with a nice figure, while #Person2# likes a girl with a nice personality. Henry doesn't like girls.","topic":"girls"}
{"fname":"train_2106","dialogue":"#Person1#: You won't believe who's been elected to do overtime on the Baker account! Me! I've already logged in 20 hours of overtime! \n#Person2#: Wow! Why so much? I thought they were getting you an assistant. \n#Person1#: They were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I'm left on my own to do the work. This is the first break I've had all day. \n#Person2#: They're really running you into the ground. Why don't you ask for some time off? You could take a long weekend and go away somewhere. ","summary":"#Person1#'s been elected to do overtime without an assistant. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask for some time off.","topic":"do overtime"}
{"fname":"train_2107","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm reading an interesting report on Mars. \n#Person2#: Oh, what does it say? Does it say water could still exist under the surface of Mars? \n#Person1#: Absolutely! It says there is water on Mars buried beneath the surface. It's just a matter of how deep it is. \n#Person2#: Then could the soil on Mars somehow be fertile enough to groh simple plants? \n#Person1#: The soil would need quite a bit of fertilizer to grow anything. And it would need to be protected from the UV radiation. \n#Person2#: Actually, we are doing a project in school that involves landing a ship and staying on Mars for an extended period of time. Doef NASA have any type of portable habitats that could be used to stay on the planet? \n#Person1#: I'm not sure NASA has built any porteble habitats for extended stays on Mars , but they have looked at various designs. \n#Person2#: One of the most exciting things about Mars is that there could have bean life on it. What are your personal opinions on the life on Mars theory? \n#Person1#: Well, I'm not really an expert in this area, but my understanding is that anything is possible. It's just that it is so hard to determine what went on 4. 5 billion years ago. \n#Person2#: But maybe there is a chance of gradually improving the surface and atmosphere of Mars so it may be inhabitable by humans. \n#Person1#: I'm skeptical. Mars is made of rocks containing silicon,iron, and various minerals. It also has an atmosphere of carbon dioxide. It is so different from what we have on earth, you know. \n#Person2#: I'd still like to hope that some day we could set up a human colony there. \n#Person1#: But there are still other big problems we need to solve such as prolonged weightlessness, food storage, and a series of physiological effects. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that there is water on Mars buried beneath the surface. The soil would need quite a bit of fertilizer to grow anything. One of the most exciting things about Mars is that there could have been life on it. #Person1# is skeptical about the assumption that Mars may be inhabitable by humans since it's so different from the earth.","topic":"Mars"}
{"fname":"train_2108","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I finished my last final today. \n#Person2#: The end of all the hard work for my master's. what a nice feeling to get my degree! \n#Person1#: Do you want to attend the convocation? \n#Person2#: Certainly. After years of hard work, I wouldn't miss it. By the way, where can I find cap and gown? \n#Person1#: Do you want to have them made or do you want to rent them? \n#Person2#: Oh, I think they're provided by the school for that special day. \n#Person1#: No. those you have to provide for yourself. \n#Person2#: What do most of the students do? \n#Person1#: Well, most of them only need a cap and gown for that particular convocation service, but some of the education majors have had them made, bucause they will be faculty members, and they'll need them for student commencement each year. \n#Person2#: Then, I might as well have them made. \n#Person1#: Mary, don't move. Stand right there. It's a good shot. The background is very pretty. \n#Person2#: Hold it a second. I want to fix my hairpin. \n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. Say'cheese'. \n#Person2#: Here's Lisa. May I take a picture with her? \n#Person3#: Certainly. Ok, got you. ","summary":"Mary will attend the convocation and have a cap and gown made. #Person1# helps take some photos for Mary and asks Lisa to take a picture for them.","topic":"attend the convocation"}
{"fname":"train_2109","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Tyler. Long time no see.\n#Person2#: Sylvia, I haven't seen you here at the gym for ages.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I've just been too busy to work out.\n#Person2#: How's school going?\n#Person1#: Everything is OK, except for an 8:00 o'clock math class I have.\n#Person2#: 8:00 o'clock math class. A friend of mine is also in that class.\n#Person1#: Really? What's his name?\n#Person2#: Zach Peterson. Do you know him?\n#Person1#: I think so.\n#Person2#: He tells me that the morning math class is his favorite.","summary":"Sylvia's been too busy and has problems with an 8:00 math class. But Tyler's friend likes it.","topic":"discuss a class"}
{"fname":"train_2110","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jeff, what's your favorite Mexican holiday?\n#Person2#: Definitely the Day of the Dead.\n#Person1#: What is that? It sounds a little scary.\n#Person2#: It's not really scary for us Mexicans. Actually, that day we celebrate, well, not celebrate, but remember our family members who are already dead.\n#Person1#: OK. How do you remember them?\n#Person2#: We put a big table decorated with flowers, bread, coffee or whatever the person that is dead used to like. And we think that on that day, that person is going to come back from the dead.\n#Person1#: I see. And when do you have the holiday?\n#Person2#: It's on November the first, and the second, too.\n#Person1#: Do you do it just for your family or do you go and visit friends or other relatives?\n#Person2#: No, we only keep it within the family actually.","summary":"Jeff tells #Person1# The Day of the Dead is his favorite Mexican holiday on which they remember their family members who are already dead.","topic":"favorite Mexican holiday"}
{"fname":"train_2111","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, that's great that you have happy experiences of teaching in Indonesia and following up on what you just mentioned. What would you recommend for students who do not live in an English speaking country? I don't know about perfecting but they want at least to be able to communicate decently. How can they go about this?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it is really hard that is the real struggle because right now I do live in Holland. But I really don't socialize much with Dutch People and my boyfriend's English is so good that we just basically speak English all the time. So I have to make a real effort to practice. There isn't as much listening exposure as I want, all I have to do is turn on the TV.\n#Person1#: And reading also right?\n#Person2#: Yeah, reading. There was plenty I can get to read and listen to. God for a speaking there really is no substitute for trying to speak and use the language in a relaxed atmosphere. o I think that is really the challenge for People who live in a country where their target language isn't spoken and for that. Gosh, what would I do. If I didn't have People here, probably try to find a club in Sweden. They have a really cool system called study circles where it's not it's like a course but really you just have a course leader who is there sort of. As a coaching guide and to help out and you don't get grades and you go just because you want to learn.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how to learn English for those who don't live in an English speaking country. #Person2# thinks it's really hard and #Person2# tries to learn Dutch by turning on the TV and reading. #Person2# thinks there's no substitute for trying to speak and use the language in a relaxed atmosphere.","topic":"learn a language"}
{"fname":"train_2112","dialogue":"#Person1#: Friday, finally. Honey, let's do something fun this weekend.\n#Person2#: I don't know. What do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: We can go to the lake and have a swim.\n#Person2#: I think it's going to be hot that day and I might get a sunburn. How about the library?\n#Person1#: The library is boring. Then how about going mountain biking?\n#Person2#: That sounds great. But I'd probably break my arm or something like I did last time.\n#Person1#: You won't this time. Come on.\n#Person2#: Well.\n#Person1#: OK, forget it. How about fishing? Remember the last time we went, I caught like 10 fish.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I remember and the only thing I caught was an old boot. Just forget it.\n#Person1#: OK, what do you suggest?\n#Person2#: We could stay home and pop some popcorn and play board games.\n#Person1#: Listen, let's try something fun this time. You won't break your arm or get a sunburn. It'll be really pleasant. Just give it a try. Come on. let's do it. Come on.","summary":"#Person1# suggests swimming, or going mountain biking, or going fishing this weekend. But #Person2# refuses and suggests staying home and playing board games. #Person1# wants to try something fun.","topic":"do something fun"}
{"fname":"train_2113","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going out Ann? But supper will be ready in a minute.\n#Person2#: I'm going to Mary's house for dinner this evening. I told you so this morning daddy.\n#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot about it. So you were going to her birthday party?\n#Person2#: Yes, and Jenny and Laura will be there, too. We were all good friends when we were at school you know?\n#Person1#: Yes, and now all of you have graduated from University. Where does Mary work?\n#Person2#: In the East Photo nearby as a photographer, you can go and have your picture taken there someday.\n#Person1#: Ok, see you.","summary":"Ann will go to Mary's house to attend her birthday party. Ann tells #Person1# Mary works as a photographer.","topic":"go to Mary's"}
{"fname":"train_2114","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of cuisine do you have?\n#Person2#: We have Sichuan food, Hangzhou food and Beijing Food. Which do you like best?\n#Person1#: Hangzhou food.\n#Person2#: OK. How about Dongpo meat?\n#Person1#: All right. I'll take it.\n#Person2#: Do you like to use chopsticks\n#Person1#: Yes, I like using chopsticks.\n#Person2#: Do you like some soup?\n#Person1#: Yes, but I don't know what soup you have.\n#Person2#: We have beef soup and tomato soup.\n#Person1#: Good. I prefer beef soup.\n#Person2#: According to usual practices, we serve dishes first and then soup. If you like we'll bring you some soup first.\n#Person1#: Save it until you've served dishes.\n#Person2#: All right. I'll be back right away.","summary":"#Person1# orders Hangzhou food, Dongpo meat, and beef soup. #Person1# likes using chopsticks and asks #Person2# to serve dishes first and then soup.","topic":"Hangzhou food"}
{"fname":"train_2115","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are looking for a bilingual secretary. Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?\n#Person2#: I think my English is fairly good. As you can see from my CV, I graduated from university with a B. A. degree in English. I studied the English language and English literature systematically.\n#Person1#: How are your typing and shorthand skills?\n#Person2#: I can type 80 words a minute, basically no mistake, and can take dictation in English at 120 words per minute.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person2# is proficient in English and has competent typing and shorthand skills.","topic":"bilingual secretary"}
{"fname":"train_2116","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' m glad you could find time to meet with me, Mr. Johnson. I can ' t think of a nicer environment for our meeting today, the ambiance here is lovely!\n#Person2#: No problem, if possible I always combine business with pleasure. Now, let ' s hear more about these chocolates you ' re offering.\n#Person1#: Well, as you know, I have recently become the sole distributor for Grangers Gourmet Bon-bons here in the United States. They ' re a new manufacturer and are looking to break into the luxury market. Naturally, your restaurant sprang into my mind immediately. I think your brand exemplifies many of the same traits as Grangers and serving these chocolates would really add to your reputation for providing elegant, luxurious, first class dining.\n#Person2#: Mmmm, sounds interesting... gourmet chocolates, where are they produced? Belgium?\n#Person1#: Actually, the factory is located in Scotland.\n#Person2#: Really? I didn ' t think they were known for their luxury chocolate production\n#Person1#: That ' s what makes this such a fantastic opportunity! The government is one hundred percent supportive of creating new export markets and has guaranteed a low tariff for all wholesale orders of over one thousand units. They ' Ve also reduced the red tape involved at customs as well. Here, I brought these especially for you, try one!\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks. Mmm, hmm, creamy texture, very smooth...\n#Person1#: Unique, aren ' t they? I bet you ' Ve never tasted anything like it! Quality is assured as I personally visit the factory to make sure no one ' s cutting corners with the ingredients. Only the creme make it through inspection.\n#Person2#: Yes, very interesting flavors... Slightly spicy, very unique, that ' s for sure. Exactly what ARE the ingredients?\n#Person1#: I have it on highest authority that this traditional secret recipe has been handed down in the Granger family for generations. I ' m sure you can keep a secret. Buttermilk, cacao beans, sugar and Haggis.\n#Person2#: Haggis? What ' s Haggis?\n#Person1#: It ' s a traditional Scottish delicacy, you take sheep ' s liver, heart and lung and stuff it inside of the sheep ' s stomach.\n#Person2#: Ah, get back to you.\n#Person1#: Mr. Johnson? Mr. Johnson?","summary":"#Person1# thinks Mr. Johnson's brand exemplifies similar traits as Grangers, and serving these chocolates would add to the reputation for providing first-class dining to his restaurant. #Person1# tells that the factory is located in Scotland and invites Mr. Johnson to taste the chocolate. Mr. Johnson is satisfied with its taste and asks #Person1# the ingredients. However, Mr. Johnson gets it back to #Person1# when hearing what the Haggis is.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_2117","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hide me, Yi-jun! The kids all think I'm the real Easter bunny!\n#Person2#: Aw, that's sweet! I knew your costume would be a success.\n#Person1#: It's a success all right. The kids keep trying to catch me.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I saw that. I thought you were playing a game with them.\n#Person1#: Some game! You try being tackled by ten kids at once!\n#Person2#: Um, Holly? Look behind you. They're coming this way.","summary":"#Person1# asks Yi-jin to hide #Person1# because ten kids are trying to catch #Person1#.","topic":"play with kids"}
{"fname":"train_2118","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you find something?\n#Person2#: I would like to buy a new fridge.\n#Person1#: Is there one in particular that you like?\n#Person2#: I was looking at this Kenmore refrigerator.\n#Person1#: Ah yes, that is a great refrigerator.\n#Person2#: What's so great about it?\n#Person1#: It's both affordable and it comes with all the appliances.\n#Person2#: What appliances?\n#Person1#: It comes with an ice maker, water dispenser, and there is a lot of room inside.\n#Person2#: May I see the inside for myself?\n#Person1#: Be my guest.\n#Person2#: Wow! You're right! This refrigerator is great. I'll take it.","summary":"#Person2# is looking at Kenmore refrigerator, and #Person1# tells that it's affordable and has many appliances. #Person2# will take it.","topic":"refrigerator"}
{"fname":"train_2119","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dora, are you interested in going to the museum with me tomorrow? I read the newspaper this morning. I know there is an art exhibition in Taipei Modern Art Museum.\n#Person2#: Sure. I am free tomorrow. It sounds interesting to me. Can we buy the ticket online?\n#Person1#: I don't think so. I think we had better go there earlier, or we may have to spend a lot of time waiting.\n#Person2#: I guess that is the thing we can do with we really want to visit the museum.\n#Person1#: Look at the ticket booth in the center. There seems to be not as many people as we thought it would be.\n#Person2#: Yeah. We are lucky. Let's go buy the tickets first. We can have breakfast later. I am so hungry.\n#Person1#: Good idea.\n#Person2#: ( After the breakfast ) Which floor is the art exhibition we are going to?\n#Person1#: I have no idea. Let me take a closer look at my museum map\n#Person2#: Sure, take your time. We have a whole day.\n#Person1#: It's on the 2nd floor. We are going to see some beautiful paintings about the history of ancient Greece.\n#Person2#: Look at the museum guide. It says there are also some sculptures and potteries in this area. Let's rent an audio guide.","summary":"#Person1# invites Dora to go to the museum. Dora agrees, and #Person1# thinks they had better go there earlier to buy the ticket. They decide to buy the ticket first before having breakfast. Then they look at the museum map and visit the museum.","topic":"visit the museum"}
{"fname":"train_2120","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, you friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift.\n#Person2#: My friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. People sign their name by the item they will buy.\n#Person1#: That's clever! Then everyone knows that they are buying something the couple really want and there's no chance of two people buying the same gift. What things were in the notebook?\n#Person2#: Most of the things were household appliance. You know, everything from an iron through a vacuum cleaner to a cooker. I think it's an excellent way for everyone who knows the couple to help them set up home.\n#Person1#: So, what did you get them?\n#Person2#: I bought a sewing machine. I know that my friend likes making her own clothes, but her current sewing machine is quite old and has some problems.\n#Person1#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person2#: She says that after several years of use, it's not working properly. When she uses it, it makes a funny noise.\n#Person1#: Household appliance don't seem to last for a long time nowadays.\n#Person2#: I think it's because the manufactures are constantly bringing out new models. Because they know that we will buy the new models, the appliances don't need to last more than five or ten years at most.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s friend and her fiance thought of a good idea to prevent people from buying the same gift. #Person2# says that most of the things that the couple wants are household appliance and #Person2# bought a sewing machine for them.","topic":"wedding gift"}
{"fname":"train_2121","dialogue":"#Person1#: what's up?\n#Person2#: not much. I'm just trying to hook up to the internet. I'm having a few problems though.\n#Person1#: what's wrong?\n#Person2#: I've got all the cords plugged in, but it appears that I'm offline.\n#Person1#: Are you using dial-up or broadband?\n#Person2#: actually, I've got a wireless connection.\n#Person1#: In that case, you need to turn on your airport.\n#Person2#: I hook up to the Internet every day. I can't believe I didn't do that.\n#Person1#: do you like ever chat online?\n#Person2#: No, but I'd like to. Do you have to pay to do instant messaging?\n#Person1#: Oh, no. You can register for free. Just go to the yahoo website and it will tell you how to do it.\n#Person2#: what do you do if people want to talk to you online but you don't want to talk to them?\n#Person1#: well, you can always block them. When I don't feel like talking to certain people online, that's what I do.\n#Person2#: what's your email address? I'll add you to my contacts list.\n#Person1#: it's aubreyinchina@yahoo. com.\n#Person2#: cool. We can meet up in a chat room sometime or just chat online using messenger. thanks for your help.\n#Person1#: don't mention it.","summary":"#Person2# is trying to hook up to the internet, but it appears that #Person2# is offline. #Person1# advises #Person2# to turn on the airport. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can register instant messaging for free and block the people who #Person2# doesn't want to talk to.","topic":"hook up to the internet"}
{"fname":"train_2122","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to go skiing with me? I heard the new ski area is great. They have safe tracks, especially for the beginners and provide free training. I think it suits you best.\n#Person2#: Sounds not bad! You know, the only thing I worried about is the safety. I'm not an active exerciser and my muscle may be not strong enough for such an intense sport.\n#Person1#: Well, Then you can go to the three-day-long training camp first. There're some professional teachers and they can guide you to do certain necessary exercise.\n#Person2#: I will think about it.\n#Person1#: Come on! It is really a fun game.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go skiing at the new ski area, but #Person2# worries about safety. #Person1# suggests taking the three-day-long training camp.","topic":"go skiing"}
{"fname":"train_2123","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like flowers?\n#Person2#: Of course, I like.\n#Person1#: What's your favorite flower?\n#Person2#: Forsythia. It's also called winter jasmine which is the symbol of the spring's arrival.\n#Person1#: Spring is a lively season.\n#Person2#: Yes. How about you?\n#Person1#: I admire plum blossoms very much. It seems that only it can blossom in the cold winter.\n#Person2#: You have a perfect taste!\n#Person1#: It is the symbol of laughing at hoar frost and fighting with snow. I admire the bravery of plum blossoms.\n#Person2#: But it used to be ignored by many people.\n#Person1#: The bright people will remember it forever.\n#Person2#: Well, it's snowing. Let's enjoy the plum blossoms when snowing.","summary":"#Person2#'s favorite flower is Forsythia, the symbol of the spring's arrival, while #Person2# admires plum blossoms for its bravery.","topic":"favourite flowers"}
{"fname":"train_2124","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have a part-time job when you were still in school?\n#Person2#: No. I was way too busy studying all the time. How about you?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I worked about 20 hours a week in a pizza restaurant.\n#Person2#: What was that like?\n#Person1#: It was always very busy there.\n#Person2#: What did you do?\n#Person1#: I stood behind the register and took pizza orders.\n#Person2#: Did you get any perks on the job?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I got to eat as much pizza as I could for free.","summary":"When in school, #Person2# didn't have a part-time job, while #Person1# worked in a pizza restaurant.","topic":"part-time job"}
{"fname":"train_2125","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard of the Love Bug?\n#Person2#: Do you mean the'I love you'virus that attacks computers through e-mail?\n#Person1#: Yes. It is one of the most harmful computer viruses in the world. People say it will break out again om Valentines'Day this year.\n#Person2#: This is terrible. Why do hackers play such a dirty trick?\n#Person1#: Hackers are smart, and they want people to know about it.\n#Person2#: So they create viruses to tell people they are smart? That's really sick.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the Love Bug, and #Person1# explains why hackers play the trick.","topic":"Love Bug"}
{"fname":"train_2126","dialogue":"#Person1#: Want to meet for lunch this Saturday?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I can't. I am busy.\n#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I always do volunteer work on the first Saturday of every month.\n#Person1#: What kind of volunteer work?\n#Person2#: I help out at the children's hospital. I help plan activities.\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's exciting. This month we are doing crossword puzzles.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to lunch, but #Person2# has to do volunteer work this Saturday.","topic":"volunteer work"}
{"fname":"train_2127","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you surf online regularly, Joe?\n#Person2#: Of course. I stay online for four hours at least every day.\n#Person1#: Are you crazy? What are you doing four hours online?\n#Person2#: Millions of things. I surf the Net, check my e-mail, and most importantly, I chat with my friends.\n#Person1#: Online chat? Aren't you afraid of meeting bad people who pretend to be what they are not?\n#Person2#: No, I am not. And I love to meet new people in the chat rooms who share a lot in common with me.\n#Person1#: It sounds interesting.","summary":"Joe tells #Person1# Joe stays online for at least four hours every day, mostly chatting with friends.","topic":"surf online"}
{"fname":"train_2128","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lots of elderly people want peace and quiet in their old age, but young people want an unconstrained life.\n#Person2#: It would be good for both if they lived separately. My parents want to live apart from us.\n#Person1#: What if old people are in poor health and need to be looked after?\n#Person2#: Young people ought to carry out their responsibilities. If it's needed, they would live with their parents.\n#Person1#: When I'm old, I'll also be like that.\n#Person2#: You need a child first, and that's your duty, too.\n#Person1#: I know that's what I must do.","summary":"#Person2# thinks elderly people and young people live separately would be good, but young people need to live with their parents if needed.","topic":"live with elderly people"}
{"fname":"train_2129","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to hear a funny joke?\n#Person2#: OK. Are you sure it's funny, though?\n#Person1#: Well, you'll see.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: OK, an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman were going on a trip across the desert, and they could only take one thing with them.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: So they met up at the start of the journey and showed each other their equipment.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's funny!\n#Person1#: Hang on, I haven't finished yet.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry.\n#Person1#: Well, as I was saying, they showed each other what they had decided to bring. The Englishman had brought some water. ' If we get thirsty, we'll have something to drink, ' he said. The Scotsman brought a map. ' If we get lost, we'll be able to find our way. ' The Irishman had brought a car door.\n#Person2#: A car door? You mean just one car door?\n#Person1#: Yep. A car door. ' Why the door? ' the others asked him. ' Well, ' he said, ' If it gets hot, we can open the window. ' Do you get it?\n#Person2#: Well. . .","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# a joke that three men were crossing the desert and they could only take one thing. The Englishman brought some water; the Scotsman brought a map, and the Irishman brought a car door to open when hot.","topic":"joke"}
{"fname":"train_2130","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life. They have lots of money, so they can buy almost anything they want. They're famous, so everyone loves them.\n#Person2#: I think they must have horrible lives. All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do. They must get sick of it.\n#Person1#: I bet they love it really. Sure, they complain about it, but that just gets them more publicity, doesn't it?\n#Person2#: I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves. They only want it for their films.\n#Person1#: No way! They want publicity for themselves, so that they get invited to make more films, go to lots of cocktail parties, and even make albums! They have such an easy life. They don't even pay for Drin\n#Person2#: Show biz stars have plenty of expenses. That's why they need so much money. They need million of dollars to buy big, seclude houses and wonderful dresses. I bet most show biz stars would prefer to Wea\n#Person1#: I don't understand how you can have any sympathy for show biz stars. They're overpaid, over-ambitious, and over-adored.\n#Person2#: I think you should give them some credit. They're very talented people and they deserve all the money they earn. They even donate money to charity to help people who are less fortunate than themselves\n#Person1#: Come on! They only do that to get even more publicity for their films and themselves.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the show biz stars have a really easy life, while #Person2# thinks their lives must be horrible. #Person1# thinks those stars love their jobs and want publicity for themselves, but #Person2# thinks they only want publicity for their films. #Person2# sympathizes with them but #Person1# disagrees.","topic":"show biz stars"}
{"fname":"train_2131","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you suggest a few exercise to help me get fit and stretch my muscles a little?\n#Person2#: Sure. If you want to stretch your legs, a good exercise is to lift your knee in front of your body, like this. It's a very simple exercise, but very effective.\n#Person1#: I need to excise my arms too. How can I do that?\n#Person2#: One good way is to do push-ups. Another way is to use weights. Make sure you grip the weights firmly. You don't want to drop them on your feet!\n#Person1#: When I do push-ups, should I bend my elbows so that my nose touches the ground?\n#Person2#: You don't need to bend your elbows that much. Bend them so that your arms are at a 90 degree angle. The most important think is to remember to keep your body straight. Many people bend their bodies at the waist, which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.\n#Person1#: What's a good exercise for my chest muscles?\n#Person2#: One that I recommend is that you lie on your back. You should have a weight in each hand and stretch your arms out either side of your body.\n#Person1#: So I need plenty of space for this exercise.\n#Person2#: Yes, you do. Lift the weight up, keeping your arms straight all the time.\n#Person1#: Great. Thanks for you advice!","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# to do push-ups and use weights to help #Person1# get fit and stretch #Person1#'s muscles. Then #Person2# tells that keeping #Person1#'s body straight is the most important and recommends #Person1# to lie on #Person1#'s back to exercise for chest muscles.","topic":"exercise"}
{"fname":"train_2132","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look upset. What's wrong?\n#Person2#: Nothing. It's just one of those days. Everyone at the office is sick and I'm getting blamed for work not being done.\n#Person1#: Maybe you need a vacation or something, or maybe a bonus.\n#Person2#: I'm sick of doing other people's job and getting blamed for not doing it right.\n#Person1#: Why don't you talk to your boss about it? If you talk to him, he will surely understand.\n#Person2#: I wish he could understand. You know what, if this goes on, I think I will get stick like everybody else.","summary":"#Person2# looks upset because #Person2#'s getting blamed for work not being done, and #Person1# suggests talking to the boss.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_2133","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Ma'am. I would like to mail this package door to door via airmail to London. It is a very important package and has to be sent within 3 days.\n#Person2#: No problem. But, the postage is much higher than the regular package.\n#Person1#: That's fine with me. I am willing to pay for it as long as you can guarantee me the package can arrive in time.\n#Person2#: OK. All the registered airmail packages can be received in 5 working days.\n#Person1#: I see. How much do I need to pay in total for this package?\n#Person2#: It's 500 dollars.\n#Person1#: Can I have the receipt? Just in case I can trace it if something goes wrong.\n#Person2#: Sure! Please just fill in your I. D. number and ways to contact you here.\n#Person1#: Do I need to include my zip code in the address?\n#Person2#: You had better include that because it is easier for the mailmen to find the correct mailing address.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. Here is 500 dollars.\n#Person2#: Here is your receipt. Contact us if your friend still doesn't receive the package after 5 work days.","summary":"#Person1# wants to mail an important package door to door via airmail to London within three days. #Person2# charges #Person1# 500 dollars and #Person1# asks for the receipt to trace the package.","topic":"mail"}
{"fname":"train_2134","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to China, Mr. White.\n#Person2#: How do you do, Ms. Chi?\n#Person1#: Welcome to this corporation, Mr. White. Won't you please sit down?\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Our representative in your country faxed a letter that you showed an interest in some of our products on display at the Oct. Exhibition there. Now we'd like to know if you have any specific requirements in mind.\n#Person2#: Yes, we have. I'Ve brought with me a list of the quantity of your products we'd like to import for the second half of this year. Here is a copy of it.\n#Person1#: Good. Well, Mr. White, most of the items listed are available this year. I hope we can come to an agreement and sign the contracts soon to enable timely delivery.\n#Person2#: I hope so, too. Now I'd like some of your sales literature and a price list for all of your export articles.\n#Person1#: Here are our catalog and price list. The catalog lists all the commodities we export, and the price list gives indicative prices for all our export articles.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Ms. Chi. What are your normal export terms?\n#Person1#: We normally export CFR.\n#Person2#: What commission do you usually pay for your exports? As you know, we import on commission basis.\n#Person1#: That can be discussed.\n#Person2#: All right. When can we meet again for more specific details, Ms. Chi?\n#Person1#: What about tomorrow morning at 9? I'll come over to your hotel.\n#Person2#: I'll be expecting you, then.","summary":"Mr. White brought a list of the quantities of Ms. Chi's products that they'd like to import for the second half of this year. Then Ms. Chi gives him the catalog and price list and says they normally export CFR. They'll meet tomorrow morning for more specific details.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_2135","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome, sir, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to buy some records.\n#Person1#: Whose record do you want?\n#Person2#: Are there the records of Michael Jackson?\n#Person1#: His records have been sold out. The new copies will be available next week.\n#Person2#: Oh. it's too late. Maybe I should go to other video stores to have a look.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy Michael Jackson's records, but #Person1#'s store has sold out.","topic":"buy the records"}
{"fname":"train_2136","dialogue":"#Person1#: It doesn't look very nice outside today.\n#Person2#: You're right. I think it's going to rain later.\n#Person1#: In the middle of the summer, it shouldn't be raining.\n#Person2#: That wouldn't seem right.\n#Person1#: Considering that it's over ninety degrees outside, that would be weird.\n#Person2#: Exactly, it wouldn't be nice if it started raining. It's too hot.\n#Person1#: I know, you're absolutely right.\n#Person2#: I wish it would cool off one day.\n#Person1#: That's how I feel, I want winter to come soon.\n#Person2#: I enjoy the winter, but it gets really cold sometimes.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean, but I'd rather be cold than hot.\n#Person2#: That's exactly how I feel.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss whether it is going to rain later. They both wish the weather would cool off.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_2137","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I find the sheet in my room is so stained. Would you please help us change it for a clean one?\n#Person1#: I am sorry. sir. Someone will there in a moment.\n#Person2#: All right. Please be quick about it.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. I assure you it would never happen again.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to change the stained sheet for a clean one.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_2138","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good day. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment today.\n#Person1#: Certainly. How much rent did you want to pay?\n#Person2#: Well, I didn't want to pay more than $ 900 a month.\n#Person1#: $ 900 a month? We don't often have apartment as inexpensive as that. We have one apartment for $ 985 a month today, on Eleventh Avenue. It's near the municipal buildings.\n#Person2#: Is it furnished?\n#Person1#: No, it's unfurnished. It has a kitchen, but there are not many cookers. There's a garden in the back, but the tenants can't use it. The landlord lives downstairs. Friends are forbidden in the apartment after midnight. No noise and no television after 11. . .\n#Person2#: No, thank you! I want to take an apartment, not a prison.\n#Person1#: Ok, we would do as your requirement. And we'll contact with you later!","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent a one-bedroom apartment for no more than $900 a month. #Person1# recommends one with many rules for the tenant. #Person2# thinks it's a prison and refuses it.","topic":"house renting"}
{"fname":"train_2139","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do to help you?\n#Person2#: I have some extra help with my project. What would you prefer to help me with, typing or xeroxing?\n#Person1#: I could do some typing for you.\n#Person2#: That is very kind of you to offer to do that. Can you start with the pages on the table?\n#Person1#: Sure I will get to do that right now.\n#Person2#: I like your positive attitude. How many years have you been employed here?\n#Person1#: I have worked here long time.\n#Person2#: We have a really interesting project coming up. Would you want to join us on it?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure. Let me think about it.\n#Person2#: OK. I will mention how great you were about helping me today. I appreciate your help.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# do some typing in #Person2#'s project. Then #Person2# invites #Person1# to join them on an interesting project, and #Person1# will think about it.","topic":"project"}
{"fname":"train_2140","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's a beautiful day here in New Zealand at the Men's Volleyball world championship. My name is Rick Fields and I'm joined by the man with the plan, Bob Copeland.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Rick. We'Ve got a very exciting encounter ahead of us today as two powerhouse teams, Brazil and China, face off against each other and try to qualify for the next round. Without a doubt, both teams are in top shape and this will prove to be a competitive match.\n#Person1#: The ref signals the start of the game and here we go. Ribero serves and China quickly receives the ball. Chen bumps it to the setter, and. . . a very nice set by Chen!\n#Person2#: Xu spikes it! Wow, what a great hit! The Brazilian blockers anticipated the play and tried to block him but he managed to get the ball in! Great play.\n#Person1#: It's China's service now. What a superb jump serve by Li, oh, and we have a let serve. The ball was coming in fast and almost made it over the net.\n#Person2#: Brazil calls for a time out and we'll be right back, after a short commercial break.","summary":"Rick Fields and #Person2# are interpreting the Men's Volleyball world championship. #Person2# first introduces the teams in today's competitive match and they describe what the team member does at the game. They will be back after a break.","topic":"Men's Volleyball world championship"}
{"fname":"train_2141","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Smith, Wang Peng speaks.\n#Person2#: Hello! Mr. Wang. this is Smith.\n#Person1#: I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner I had yesterday.\n#Person2#: It's a pleasure.\n#Person1#: I'll come back to China tonight. I hope to see you again sometime.\n#Person2#: I hope so.\n#Person1#: I appreciate all help of you during my stay here.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.\n#Person1#: Please let me know when you go to China and let me be of some assistance to you.\n#Person2#: Yes, I will. Have a nice flight back.\n#Person1#: Thanks, good-bye!\n#Person2#: Good-bye!","summary":"Wang Peng calls Mr. Smith to thank him for the wonderful dinner yesterday and his help during Wang Peng's stay.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_2142","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you get up early every morning?\n#Person2#: About 6 in the morning. I like to walk to the office.\n#Person1#: Good habit. How long does it take?\n#Person2#: About 20 minutes. Do you live alone?\n#Person1#: No, my little sister lives with me.\n#Person2#: How old is she?\n#Person1#: About 12. She is a good girl.\n#Person2#: I think so.","summary":"#Person2# gets up at 6 and takes a 20-minute walk to the office.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_2143","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?\n#Person2#: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or two. You'd better say I'm staying in bed.\n#Person1#: But you're not in bed! Do you want me to tell a lie?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's only a very little one, dear. I'm not making a false excuse. I really have a bad headache.\n#Person1#: Then put the cigarette out. It's very foolish of you to smoke when you've got a cold.\n#Person2#: Very well, dear. You're quite right.\n#Person1#: Look, here's some boiling water. Do as I tell you now. I've put something in the water that'll do you a lot of good. Put your nose over the water. That's right. Breathe in deeply. It'll do you a lot of good.\n#Person2#: It smells nice.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to tell #Person2#'s secretary that #Person2# is not coming because of sickness. #Person1# advises #Person2# to put the cigarette out and put #Person2#'s nose over the water.","topic":"ask for leave"}
{"fname":"train_2144","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?\n#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.\n#Person1#: About the job?\n#Person2#: About everything, about catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day, watching the same television programs....\n#Person1#: You need a holiday.\n#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know.\n#Person1#: How do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, our great great grandfathers had more fun, didn't they? I mean, they hunted for their food and grew their own vegetables and did things for themselves. We do the same sort of job for years and years. There's no variety in our lives.\n#Person1#: You need a holiday. That's what's the matter with you.","summary":"#Person2# thinks there is no variety in their lives when compared with their grandfathers'. #Person1# advises #Person2# to have a holiday.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_2145","dialogue":"#Person1#: They say you've got a job in the New York City.\n#Person2#: Yeah, we say it the United Nations.\n#Person1#: How fascinating! It can meet people from all over the world.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but just one problem. I'll have to leave my friends behind.","summary":"#Person2# got a job in the U.S.. #Person1# thinks it's fascinating.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_2146","dialogue":"#Person1#: Operator, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to make a collect call. My number is 7683384.\n#Person1#: And the number you're dialing?\n#Person2#: That's 7638558. Oh, no, I'm sorry, I forgot it's just changed. It's now 7643388.\n#Person1#: Please hold the line, caller.","summary":"#Person2# asks the operator to make a collect call.","topic":"collect call"}
{"fname":"train_2147","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's seven o'clock already, dear.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. I decided to work during the evening rush hour.\n#Person1#: And so your dinner's cold. Why do you work so hard?\n#Person2#: I just start, and then I can't stop.\n#Person1#: You can stop any time. You don't need to keep on working at all.\n#Person2#: And then what could I do?\n#Person1#: We could move to Florida.\n#Person2#: Oh, Florida. Is it any better than New York?\n#Person1#: It's warm and sunny all year round. No more snow, no more ice.\n#Person2#: And what about the children and the grandchildren?\n#Person1#: They could come, and visit us every winter.\n#Person2#: And what would we do every spring, summer, and fall?\n#Person1#: A lot of our friends have moved to Florida. We know a lot of people there.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll think about it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# doesn't need to keep on working and they could move to Florida. #Person2# asks what about their children, grandchildren, and friends if they move.","topic":"move to Florida"}
{"fname":"train_2148","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't be mad at me. I'm only five minutes late.\n#Person2#: This is the last time I'm waiting for you. I mean it.\n#Person1#: You know, I always have a good excuse. I promise you: you'll never have to wait for me again.\n#Person2#: I hope so. Come on, let's go get our tickets now. Oh, by the way, you have got your wallet with you, don't you? I left mine at home.","summary":"#Person1# 's late again, and then #Person2# finds #Person2# left wallet at home.","topic":"wait for someone"}
{"fname":"train_2149","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me? \n#Person2#: Sure. Why don't you try it on? The fitting room is over there. \n#Person1#: It's just the right size-a perfect fit! Have you seen anything you like? \n#Person2#: I'm thinking about buying this sweater. I know it's june now, but it will be perfect for autumn and winter. \n#Person1#: It looks too big for you, but I like the color and the material is good quality. Is it on sale? \n#Person2#: Yes, it's half price. It's supposed to be too large-that's the fashion. \n#Person1#: I might get one too, but in a different colour. I prefer light blue to while. \n#Person2#: There. It looks great, don't you think? I'm going to get these jeans as well. I need a new pair. I need a new pair. I 'm also going to buy this scarf ready for winter. \n#Person1#: \n#Person2#: Don't worry. I've got my credit card. You can pay me back later. \n#Person1#: Thanks! Now I don't need to come back to the shop a second time. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are trying the clothes on. #Person1# thinks the sweater is too big for #Person2#. #Person2# thinks that's the fashion. They both buy the sweaters but in different colors, and #Person2# buy jeans and a scarf.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2150","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's my wife's birthday. I need to buy some flowers for her. \n#Person2#: Most women love red roses for their birthday. \n#Person1#: How much will the roses be? \n#Person2#: You can get a dozen for only $20. \n#Person1#: Now, that's a price that I like. \n#Person2#: You're in luck today because the roses are on sale. \n#Person1#: Okay, I'll take the roses. \n#Person2#: Very good. Perhaps you'd like something else to go with the roses? \n#Person1#: No, the roses are good enough. \n#Person2#: Women love roses, so your wife will be very happy. ","summary":"#Person1# buys a dozen roses from #Person2# as his wife's birthday gift, and it costs him only $20.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_2151","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you believe in god? \n#Person2#: Not at all. I'm an agnostic. Do you? \n#Person1#: I'm not sure. Why don't you believe there is a god? \n#Person2#: I think everything has a scientific explanation rather than a theological one. \n#Person1#: I basically believe in science over theology. I mean, I believe in evolution for example. However, there are many things that science hasn't explained yet. \n#Person2#: I'm sure that science will explain everything eventually. I think that the strangest thing about religion is that so many religions people act in ways that their religion claims are wrong. \n#Person1#: For example? \n#Person2#: Religions preach tolerance, but many wars are caused by intolerant religious fanatics. \n#Person1#: Yes. Such people don't appear to be acting in accordance with their religious beliefs. ","summary":"#Person2# doesn't believe in god because #Person2# thinks everything has a scientific explanation. #Person1# and #Person2# agree that some people don't act following their religious beliefs.","topic":"religion"}
{"fname":"train_2152","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think are the main causes of war today? \n#Person2#: I'd say the main reason is poverty. Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little. If their neighbors have some resources, they try to steal them by military force. \n#Person1#: It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civil wars. People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country. \n#Person2#: Several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years. It seems they will never end. \n#Person1#: How do you think they could be ended? \n#Person2#: I don't think that there is any easy way. The united nations could send peacekeepers into the country. At least then the warring parties could be forced to negotiate. The thing is to find the real problem form the war and solve that. \n#Person1#: So, if the cause is poverty, there should be a program to make the country richer. If the problem is resources, share them. \n#Person2#: It sounds easy when you say it like that. In reality, it's harder to make peace between countries. \n#Person1#: Yes. It is. One way to stop countries fighting is to cut off their financial support. Wars are very expensive. \n#Person2#: The problem is that many poor people might suffer. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks poverty causes war today and #Person1# mentions most of the wars are civil wars. #Person2# thinks it's hard to end the war. #Person1# believes that sharing the resources and cutting off financial support are good ways.","topic":"war"}
{"fname":"train_2153","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there a lot of crime in your city? \n#Person2#: There's some, but I don't think it's a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There's very little major crime. \n#Person1#: It's the same in my city. We also have a lot of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts who need money for drugs. \n#Person2#: That happens in many places. In my city, there is a very good drug rehabilitation program. The police and courts are also tough on people who commit crimes, but I don't know if that's the reason for our relatively low crime rate. \n#Person1#: Some people believe that a tough approach is better. Other prefer a more lenient approach. \n#Person2#: I think that the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly. If most people have similar amounts of money, they will not think of stealing from others. \n#Person1#: That's possible, but I'm not sure it would really happen like that. ","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# talk about the crime in their cities. #Person1#'s city has serious drug problems but #Person2#'s doesn't. #Person2# thinks that spreading wealth evenly can reduce crime.","topic":"crime"}
{"fname":"train_2154","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are the seasons like in your city? \n#Person2#: Summers are hot and usually lasts a long time. Winters are short, but cold, wet, and windy. I love the summers in my city, but I hate the wintertime. \n#Person1#: Does it ever rain in summer? \n#Person2#: We usually get a big thunderstorm every two weeks, but apart from that, summers are dry. Thunderstorms make the air fresh again, so most people don't mind then. \n#Person1#: What are spring and autumn like? \n#Person2#: I like spring because flowers bloom and trees grow leaves again. In spring, the weather is very changeable-sometimes cold, sometimes warm. It's usually windy with some rain. Autumn is usually sunny and dry, but it's gradually gets colder as winter arrives. What are the seasons like in you city? \n#Person1#: Well, I live in the southern hemisphere, so our summertime is your wintertime, and vice versa. We get some rain in every season, but most is in winter. In winter, it sometimes gets cold, but our winters are usually quite mild. Summers are warm, but not hot. Spring and autumn are both very short-sometimes just a few weeks each. The weather is very changeable then-just like spring in your city. \n#Person2#: Do you usually go on a summer holiday? \n#Person1#: No, I don't. I go on a winter holiday instead. I go somewhere warm. \n#Person2#: I usually go on holiday during the spring or the autumn. I try to go somewhere where the weather is more reliable than in my city. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s city has a long summer with a big thunderstorm every two weeks and a short but cold winter. The weather is very changeable in spring in #Person2#'s city. #Person1# lives in the southern hemisphere, so the climate is opposite to #Person2#.","topic":"climate"}
{"fname":"train_2155","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Peter, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: I am reading some papers about stock.\n#Person1#: Ah, Great! I happen to want to ask you something about it!\n#Person2#: Yes, sure. What it is?\n#Person1#: When it comes to select a fund, many people will always read 'Past performance is not an indication of future results', do you believe that?\n#Person2#: Maybe it is right since everything is possible. You know the market changes quickly these days.\n#Person1#: Do you really think so? But I still have doubted those funds with bad stock performance. For me, a stock record is the very important criteria to decide which to buy. I really want to decrease the risk reach the minimum and achieve the maximum returns.\n#Person2#: If you refuse to take risk, you can't have better returns.\n#Person1#: Sure, maybe you are right. I will think about it. Thanks a lot!\n#Person2#: You are most welcome.","summary":"#Person1# wants to reach the minimum risk and achieve maximum returns, but Peter says if #Person1# refuses to take risk, #Person1# can't have better returns.","topic":"returns and risks"}
{"fname":"train_2156","dialogue":"#Person1#: Pam, where is the closest ATM?\n#Person2#: Do you see that yellow building over there?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: It's right next to it on the right.\n#Person1#: Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?\n#Person2#: I don't think there's one around here, the closest one is on third street. But that's probably close now.\n#Person1#: I really need to get some things before I leave.\n#Person2#: Well. You could go down to twenty second street. There are lots of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.\n#Person1#: Can I take the subway to get there?\n#Person2#: Yes, but that will probably take about half an hour. You should just take a cab.\n#Person1#: Won't that be expensive?\n#Person2#: No, from here, I think it's only about $5.","summary":"Pam tells #Person1# locations of the closest ATM and convenience stores. Then Pam recommends #Person1# to take a cab to the twenty-second street.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_2157","dialogue":"#Person1#: They told me Steven is a very special boy, and he seldom plays with the children. What do you think of him?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. He is a very special boy in many ways. He doesn't have the normal abilities for the boys of his age. It's very difficult for him to read and write in my class. For example, many 8 year-old boys can do much more than he can. But of course, he has a special gift.\n#Person1#: In drawing?\n#Person2#: Yes. He's always been good at it. Steven can look at any building for about 5 minutes and then draw it perfectly.\n#Person1#: Tell us something about some of the drawings he's done.\n#Person2#: Well, his drawings are most about famous buildings, like the Gulf Palace in Venice and Kremlin in Moscow. They're wonderfully drawn. Famous artists looked at his drawings and said that Steven's an excellent painter.\n#Person1#: And he just looks at these buildings for a few minutes and draws them?\n#Person2#: That's right. It's very strange, isn't it? He has such a special gift in one thing, but finds other things difficult.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Steven doesn't have the normal abilities for the boys of his age, but he has a gift for drawing. Steven can draw the buildings perfectly just looking at them for a few minutes.","topic":"a gifted boy"}
{"fname":"train_2158","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you from, Corey?\n#Person2#: I'm from Canada. I'v just moved here.\n#Person1#: Canada! Are you good at winter sports then?\n#Person2#: Yeah! I love winter sports very much, such as skiing and snowboarding. I also like ice diving.\n#Person1#: Wow, that sounds quite exciting!\n#Person2#: Yeah, I've been doing that for 7 years since I was 9. What do you do in your free time?\n#Person1#: Well, swimming used to be my favorite hobby. But now I spend most of my spare time in the acting club I joined last year, and I really love the theater. I really want to be an actress one day. Have you got any other hobbies?\n#Person2#: Uhm, I guess I enjoy playing online computer games. I feel quite relaxed when playing the games, and it helps me make new friends. How about you? Do you spend much time online?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm not interested in computer games. I think it makes no sense spending time playing something with strangers. I prefer chatting face to face with my friends.\n#Person2#: I like chatting with friends too.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's time for class. Our English teacher is coming. After class I'll introduce you to some of my friends.","summary":"Corey tells #Person1# he loves winter sports and he has been doing ice diving for 7 years. #Person2# used to like swimming but now loves the theater. They both like chatting with friends.","topic":"hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_2159","dialogue":"#Person1#: It is Jane's birthday tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're right. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a present?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Shall we give her some flowers?\n#Person1#: Flowers are lovely. But I think it's better to buy her an ice box of chocolates.\n#Person2#: Jane doesn't like sweet things, didn't you know that?\n#Person1#: You are right. Uh...I know we can give her a record. She loves music.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. Let's go to the music shop and choose one for her.","summary":"#Person2# reminds #Person1# of the date of Jane's birthday and they decide to give Jane a record as her birthday gift.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_2160","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daddy, are you going to the park with us this weekend?\n#Person2#: Honey, I have a lot of work to do.\n#Person1#: So you can't go with us, right?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Daddy, you always arrange your schedule so tight on weekdays. You should have a rest on weekends.\n#Person2#: What park do you want to go to?\n#Person1#: Daniel wants to go to the aquarium. While Mom wants to visit the Summer Palace.\n#Person2#: Haven't we been these places already?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I don't agree with them, but I don't have a better choice.\n#Person2#: What about the Olympic park?\n#Person1#: Right, ah. It is so close to our home. How come we've never thought of that?\n#Person2#: The Olympic Park has a small forest. It is fit for picnic.\n#Person1#: Very well, Go ahead.","summary":"#Person1# persuades Daddy into going to the park with Mom, Daniel and #Person1#. Daddy finally agrees and they decide to go to the Olympic Park.","topic":"going to park"}
{"fname":"train_2161","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sally, you look so corporate! What interview do you have today?\n#Person2#: Amalgamated Trading Company. It's Swiss. Don't you think working at a foreign company would be glamorous?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I guess so. I've never actually heard of this one, but...\n#Person2#: Well, it's small, but it's a young, dynamic, rapidly-growing company with a progressive, humanistic philosophy.\n#Person1#: You didn't read their brochure or anything, did you?\n#Person2#: Four times. I'm totally prepared. Oh, no! I forgot to take off my nail polish! And I have to be there in 15 minutes! That's it. I blew it.\n#Person1#: Well, they are progressive and humanistic-maybe they don't care about nail polish... uh... even blue nail polish. Just keep your confidence up and you'll do great.\n#Person2#: But the competition is fierce this year... and it seems like I'm the only one left who hasn't found a job.\n#Person1#: Not quite the only one. I really wanted that job at the magazine, but I still haven't heard from them.","summary":"Sally tells #Person2# that she is preparing for an interview in a small but rapidly-growing company. Both of them haven't found a job.","topic":"job seeking"}
{"fname":"train_2162","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you work well under pressure?\n#Person2#: Working under pressure is exciting and challenging. I don ' t mind working under pressure. I work well under that circumstance. People can, I can.\n#Person1#: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?\n#Person2#: No, nothing in particular.\n#Person1#: How soon can you begin working for us?\n#Person2#: I need about two to three weeks for necessary formalities. I will quit then transfer to your company.","summary":"#Person2# asks whether #Person1# can work under pressure and when to start the work.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2163","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to buy a bottle of Centrum, a dozen tooth brushes, some baby's wipes, and a small bottle of aspirin.\n#Person2#: Centrum? We have bottles of thirty and one hundred tablets. Which kind do you want?\n#Person1#: Give me one bottle of one hundred tablets.\n#Person2#: And what kind of toothbrushes would you like?\n#Person1#: Can I have a look at them?\n#Person2#: Sure. This brand is supposed to be very good, but they're expensive. Those are new products. They come in several colors and sizes. There is also hard, soft, and medium.\n#Person1#: Are they cheaper?\n#Person2#: This one is 10 % off. That one has no reduction, but you can get a free tube of toothpaste with six toothbrushes.\n#Person1#: So if I buy a dozen, I'll get two free tubes of toothpaste?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Good. I ' ll take a dozen of them then.\n#Person2#: And here is your aspirin. What else did you say you want?\n#Person1#: Baby's wipes. Johnson's.\n#Person2#: Anything else?\n#Person1#: Well, actually I'd like to buy some vitamins for my son. He's five months old. Can you suggest any?\n#Person2#: Sure. Here you are. This one is excellent. Just mix one drop of it with milk.\n#Person1#: Thanks. That'll be all.","summary":"#Person1# buys a bottle of Centrum, a dozen toothbrushes, a small bottle of aspirin, baby's wipes and some vitamins with #Person2#'s suggestion.","topic":"buying something"}
{"fname":"train_2164","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me! What time is it? My watch stopped.\n#Person2#: Let me see. It's 9\n#Person1#: Is your watch right?\n#Person2#: I think so. I set it by the radio this morning.\n#Person1#: By the way, can you tell me what the date it is today, and what day it is, please?\n#Person2#: Well, it's the 10th and on the Tuesday.","summary":"Since #Person1#'s watch stopped, #Person1# tells #Person2# the time, the date and the day.","topic":"time and date"}
{"fname":"train_2165","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can we develop a new brand image with no direction whatsoever?\n#Person2#: With the fifty forwards he sent out today, maybe we'll inadvertently get inspired.\n#Person1#: I guess this is a good excuse to surf the Net on someone else's dime.\n#Person2#: Who'd have thought Bean would be this kind of e-mail fanatic?\n#Person1#: He must have just got online for the first time last week. He still thinks it's some kind of new toy.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# emails can be used to develop a new brand image.","topic":"inspring idea"}
{"fname":"train_2166","dialogue":"#Person1#: If we give you the job, what's the most important thing you except to get?\n#Person2#: Well, I just want to enjoy what I'm doing. it's the most important thing to me.\n#Person1#: Just this?\n#Person2#: Yes, because I think being interesting thing is the best teacher. Or have more opportunities to have career growth.\n#Person1#: Do you want to get a promotion?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Where would you like to be in 5 years?\n#Person2#: In five years, I'd like to be a senior manager of this corporation.\n#Person1#: How do you plan to accomplish this?\n#Person2#: By doing whatever is necessary.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks about #Person2#'s plan for the future career if #Person2# gets the job.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2167","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, we are all out of wine and cheese. Do you mind running to the deli and picking up a few things?\n#Person2#: Can't it wait? I'm watching the game right now!\n#Person1#: Your friends and family are coming over tonight and we still need to get a lot of things.\n#Person2#: Fine! What do you need?\n#Person1#: OK, pick up some cured meats to go with the wine. Maybe a pound of polish sausages, ham, liverwurst, salami and any other cold cuts that are on sale. I think I saw a promotion for pastrami. Also get some cole slaw and a jar of olives.\n#Person2#: Whoa wait a minute! Isn't that a bit too much? I mean, how much is all of this going to cost!\n#Person1#: Never mind that. Get some dips as well. Get a jar of spinach and blue cheese dip and also some Tzatziki. If they have bean dip get that as well. Last but not least, get some pickles.\n#Person2#: Is that all, your majesty?\n#Person1#: Very funny! Get a move on! People will be here any minute.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to buy a lot of things as the friends and family are coming over tonight. But #Person2# thinks it'll be costly.","topic":"buying somenthing"}
{"fname":"train_2168","dialogue":"#Person1#: The fried shrimp is crunchy! But my mom will never cook shrimp this way. She always says that fried food is not healthy.\n#Person2#: How does she cook the shrimp?\n#Person1#: She often cooks it in a large pan of boiling water.\n#Person2#: I don't like that. I like fried food, fried potatoes, fried chicken, fried sausage. . . I can't see why fried food is not healthy.\n#Person1#: My mom says it has a lot of fat. I also suggest you do not eat so many fried things.\n#Person2#: It's all right! I often fry sausages when my mom is not at home.\n#Person1#: Really? I really want to have a try!\n#Person2#: Come to my house this Sunday. My mom will not be at home then. We can cook some wonderful fried food by ourselves!\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea! But I'm afraid my mom will be angry about it.","summary":"#Person1# likes fried food and #Person2# invites #Person1# to cook some fried food by themselves, but #Person1# is afraid that mom will become angry about it.","topic":"fired food"}
{"fname":"train_2169","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you travelling in America?\n#Person2#: No, I am on business. I will spend half a month for the business.\n#Person1#: What do you do?\n#Person2#: I am currently working in a foreign company as a salesman.\n#Person1#: I know all the tricks of the trade. It is quite tiring and difficult to be promoted.\n#Person2#: Maybe. But it provides much wider space for me to improve the skills and increase the experience. What about you?\n#Person1#: I am a reporter at a TV station.\n#Person2#: Do you like your job?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have good working conditions and I would require a salary at least 15, 000 $ a year.\n#Person2#: Which kind of news do you catch?\n#Person1#: I report the social news which means I always interview the citizens of various professions and trades.\n#Person2#: Are you feel tired?\n#Person1#: Sometimes. News happened out of expectation. Sometimes I have to get up in the early morning while I can't sleep for editing and interviewing.\n#Person2#: You have to experience this if you want to be an extraordinary reporter.\n#Person1#: That's right. I am still wet behind the ears.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# ask each other's occupation. #Person1# is a salesman in a foreign company and #Person2# is a reporter at a TV station.","topic":"occupation"}
{"fname":"train_2170","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dan, Dan, dude. You have to come over to my house right now!\n#Person2#: Is everything OK?\n#Person1#: Just get over here!\n#Person2#: Come in! Quickly!\n#Person1#: So, since when is your house a bank?\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: I mean, what's up with the locks and iron bars on your windows.\n#Person2#: Security, Dan, security! You can never be too safe you know! A lot of sickos out there. Just the other day they caught that peeping tom red handed! Had a high power telescope and binoculars by his window.\n#Person1#: What's the matter with you? Why are you acting all paranoid?\n#Person2#: Paranoid? I'm not paranoid! I'm cautious! You see Dan, we have to be on guard at all time! People just invade your privacy as if they knew you! Telemarketers, solicitors, even your bank! They have way too much information! I like to keep everything on a need to know basis.\n#Person1#: OK, well, what did you want to see me about?\n#Person2#: You are being watched! Be careful Dan! Be careful!","summary":"#Person1# asks Dan to be careful and tells Dan he is being watched. But Dan thinks #Person1# is acting paranoid.","topic":"paranoid"}
{"fname":"train_2171","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. : There are two things that you'll need to know.\n#Person2#: What are they?\n#Person1#: Mr. : The school has three lunch periods, and the kids are divided into three groups to go to lunch.\n#Person2#: Wow!\n#Person1#: Mr. : Furthermore, when you are dismissed in the afternoon, you will be divided into two waves.\n#Person2#: Two waves?\n#Person1#: Mr. : The school parking lot is not big enough for all the school buses to come in at one time. So only half the buses come in first to pick up the first wave's students.\n#Person2#: And the other half come in later to pick up the second wave.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# two things #Person1# needs to know. One is three lunch periods and the other is two waves.","topic":"school rules"}
{"fname":"train_2172","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hi, Kathy. Have you had lunch?\n#Person1#: Not yet. And I'm really hungry now.\n#Person2#: I'm starving, too. There is a new Chinese restaurant close by. Do you want to go there for lunch?\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: It's my treat this time.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I could eat a cow.","summary":"Kathy and #Person2# are hungry. They're going to a Chinese restaurant.","topic":"lunch invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2173","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you offer a course in business management?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do.\n#Person1#: How many nights a week is it?\n#Person2#: It's 3 nights a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.\n#Person1#: And how long does the course last?\n#Person2#: It lasts for 9 months.\n#Person1#: When does it start?\n#Person2#: The next beginning class starts on October 25th.\n#Person1#: What time is the class?\n#Person2#: From 7 to 9 o'clock.\n#Person1#: How much does it cost?\n#Person2#: It costs 125 dollars a month.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's all right. I want to enroll in the course.\n#Person2#: Thank you, please fill out this form for us.\n#Person1#: Do you want me to fill it out now?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. we need a record of you education and your work experiences.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the details of a course in business management and wants to enroll it. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the form right now.","topic":"course enrollment"}
{"fname":"train_2174","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, did you feel the earthquake this afternoon?\n#Person2#: Oh, that scared me.\n#Person1#: The breaking news just reported some houses were destroyed by the earthquake.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear! How ruthless!\n#Person1#: Do you think we can donate some clothes and food for the victims?\n#Person2#: Why not? That's a good idea to help them.","summary":"#Person1# and Mom decide to donate clothes and food to victims from the earthquake.","topic":"earthquake"}
{"fname":"train_2175","dialogue":"#Person1#: Were you born in the U. S. , Melissa?\n#Person2#: No, I wasn't. I came here in 1992.\n#Person1#: How old were you?\n#Person2#: I was seventeen.\n#Person1#: So, did you go to college right away?\n#Person2#: No, because my English wasn't very good. I studied English for two years first.\n#Person1#: Wow, your English is really fluent now.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Your English is pretty good, too.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but I was born here!!","summary":"#Person1# asks Melissa's age and praises Melissa for her fluent English.","topic":"fluent English"}
{"fname":"train_2176","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's going to strike 12 o'clock. Let's get the firecrackers ready, Rose.\n#Person2#: Aren't firecrackers forbidden in the city?\n#Person1#: Well yes, but they are not allowed only in downtown areas. It's OK here. It would be difficult to ban customs that have thousands of years of tradition. The habit does bring kids joy and excitement so long as precautions are taken. Let's go out and set off firecrackers out there.\n#Person2#: Fantastic! The whole city is echoing with crackling sounds!\n#Person1#: What other activities will you have tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Quite a lot. The celebration of the New Year has just started. The first day we southerners have sweet rice cakes for breakfast, and people in the North have Jiaozi. Afterward, we will make New Year calls on family relatives, husband's side on the first day and wife's side on the second.\n#Person1#: Do you bring some gifts along?\n#Person2#: That's for sure. Fruit, cream cakes, medical tonics are often for parents and aged relatives, and cash enclosed in a red envelope for the kids. All this, of course, should be well prepared beforehand.\n#Person1#: Is it the same practice for all families?\n#Person2#: Not all the same nowadays I must say. Many families, especially those of newly married couples, choose to make an overseas trip to escape the routines. Rose and I had a tour to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong last year. We stayed there for two weeks until the last day of the holiday.\n#Person1#: I really appreciate the way you Chinese people exchange feelings. The holiday's long enough for you to relax.\n#Person2#: Well, for city dwellers, the Spring Festival is a holiday of seven days. While in the country where traditions are still heavily emphasized, the festival lasts ten days.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to get firecrackers ready for the coming new year. #Person2# tells #Person1# the other ways to celebrate New Year, including eating sweet rice cakes, making New Year calls on families and relatives, and traveling overseas.","topic":"New Year celebration"}
{"fname":"train_2177","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. You enjoying the party?\n#Person2#: Yes, actually. I don't really know anyone, but it's a nice place. Are you having a good time?\n#Person1#: Yes. The drinks are very good! I'm Paul, by the way.\n#Person2#: Hello Paul. I'm Jane. So what do you do?\n#Person1#: I'm in finance. You?\n#Person2#: Really? Me, too. I work for an accountancy company, T & D. Maybe you've heard of them.\n#Person1#: T & D? Oh, yes, sure. How long have you worked there?\n#Person2#: About two years. And you? Are you based here?\n#Person1#: No. Actually, I'm based in Shanghai. I'm just here for the conference. So, T & D eh. . .","summary":"Jane and Paul meet each other for the first time at the party and they talk about their occupations.","topic":"first time meeting"}
{"fname":"train_2178","dialogue":"#Person1#: My boss wore a real stupid tie to work today. Can you guess why?\n#Person2#: He isn't a man of good taste for clothes, is he?\n#Person1#: He is, but I didn't mean that. His daughter bought him a tie as a Father's Day gift, and he was very happy to wear it and show it off to us in the office.\n#Person2#: It must be hard being a father.\n#Person1#: No, it's great being a father, seeing your children growing up and loving you and admiring you.\n#Person2#: Maybe you'll only feel that way on Father's Day.","summary":"#Person1# talks with #Person2# about the boss's stupid tie which was sent by the boss's daughter.","topic":"tie"}
{"fname":"train_2179","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there any ticket for New York left? I want to go coach.\n#Person2#: SW113 leaves at 13:25. Would you want one?\n#Person1#: Yes. What's the fare?\n#Person2#: $ 88 for a single ticket.\n#Person1#: Well, I thought it was $ 83.\n#Person2#: Yes. From October lst we have to charge every passenger $ 5 for the airport tax.\n#Person1#: see. Here is the money.","summary":"#Person1# pays #Person2# $88 to buy a ticket to New York.","topic":"coach ticket"}
{"fname":"train_2180","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you make the tea, Sam?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course I can, Penny. Is there any water in this kettle?\n#Person1#: Yes, there is.\n#Person2#: Where's the tea?\n#Person1#: It's over there, behind the teapot. Can't you see it?\n#Person2#: I can see the teapot, but I can't see the tea.\n#Person1#: There it is! It's in front of you.\n#Person2#: Ah yes, I can see it now. Where are the cups?\n#Person1#: There are some in the cupboard. Can you find them?\n#Person2#: Yes. Here they are.\n#Person1#: Hurry up, Sam. The kettle's boiling.","summary":"Penny asks Tom to make the tea. Tom asks where the tea and cups are.","topic":"make the tea"}
{"fname":"train_2181","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, professor. I need to go home now.\n#Person2#: Is everything OK?\n#Person1#: I just feel funny.\n#Person2#: What exactly seems to be the matter?\n#Person1#: I have a terrible headache.\n#Person2#: Do you think that you should go to the Student Health Center?\n#Person1#: I already have some medicine at home if I could just get there.\n#Person2#: Do you need someone to drive you home?\n#Person1#: Thank you, but the bus stops right at my house.\n#Person2#: Well, go home and rest up. Make sure you check the website for your assignments.","summary":"#Person1# asks for leave because of a terrible headache and the professor approves.","topic":"ask for leave"}
{"fname":"train_2182","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about the repair fee?\n#Person2#: It's for free, because your computers are still in the period of guarantee--two years.\n#Person1#: Great! When can your technicians come to our factory?\n#Person2#: They are working in another factory to provide maintenance right now. Let me call them and see whether they have solved the problem. Please wait a moment.\n#Person1#: I've just contacted our technicians. They say they can go to your factory tomorrow afternoon. Can you tell me your factory's address, so they can find you easier?\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. I appreciate your efficiency and cooperation.\n#Person1#: To provide the As excellent after-sales service is our motto. Please wait for our maintenance staff in your factory tomorrow afternoon. They will be there on time.\n#Person2#: Thank you again!","summary":"#Person2# will arrange staff to repair for free because #Person1#'s computers are still in the period of guarantee. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# the address of #Person1#'s factory.","topic":"after-sales service"}
{"fname":"train_2183","dialogue":"#Person1#: hello! How are you.\n#Person2#: not too well! I'm just to the doctor. I haven't been feeling too well. . over the last few days.\n#Person1#: what have you got? A cough? A cold?\n#Person2#: that's the funny thing. I don't what's wrong with me. I just feel exhausted.\n#Person1#: perhaps you'Ve been working too hard. You do have a high-pressure job.\n#Person2#: maybe. I haven't been able to keep my food down either. That's unusual.\n#Person1#: well. I'm sure the doctor will be able to prescribe something to make you well again. Dr. Jameson is very good.\n#Person2#: yes, he is. I'Ve make an appointment for 10 o'clock, so I'd better move along.\n#Person1#: OK. Hope you feel better soon. You should take it easy. I'm sure the doctor will prescribe rest, you know.","summary":"#Person2# feels exhausted and loses appetite. #Person1# cares about #Person2# and hopes #Person2# to become better soon.","topic":"under the weather"}
{"fname":"train_2184","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to exchange Chinese money into German currency please.\n#Person2#: Certainly. How much will you be exchanging today?\n#Person1#: How about 50, 000 RIB. Would that be a problem?\n#Person2#: That's a hefty amount. But that should have no problem at all. You should be aware that there is a ten-percent service charge, though.\n#Person1#: Ten percent! Now that's hefty!\n#Person2#: Wait a minute. . . do you have an account with us?\n#Person1#: Yes I do; here is my account number.\n#Person2#: For members, there is a small transaction charge, but it's only 5 dollars per transaction. Any particular denomination?\n#Person1#: 3, 000 marks in hundreds and the rest in tens and twenty's, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are Mr. Lee. Will there be anything else?","summary":"#Person2# helps Mr. Lee exchange Chinese currency into German currency. Mr. Lee pays a small transaction charge for this service.","topic":"currency exchange"}
{"fname":"train_2185","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you begun cleaning up that room of yours?\n#Person2#: I haven't started yet, but I will.\n#Person1#: What time are you going to clean it up?\n#Person2#: I'm planning on cleaning it up a little later.\n#Person1#: I told you to clean it up earlier.\n#Person2#: I know. I am still going to clean it up.\n#Person1#: Make sure you vacuum and dust your room.\n#Person2#: I won't forget.\n#Person1#: I don't want you to leave until you clean up.\n#Person2#: My plans aren't until later, so I'll clean it before I go.","summary":"#Person1# urges #Person2# to clean up the room as soon as possible.","topic":"room clean-up"}
{"fname":"train_2186","dialogue":"#Person1#: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today.\n#Person2#: I'd love to play a set or two, but my right arm hurts. I've decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better.\n#Person1#: Well, how about going skating?\n#Person2#: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too.\n#Person1#: Harry, stop making excuses! You're just lazy.\n#Person2#: No, I'm not! You know, there's a basketball match on TV today. Let's just stay home and watch it.\n#Person1#: OK. You stay, and I'll play with Helen.","summary":"#Person1# invites Harry to play ping-pong or go skating but Harry is lazy and makes excuses.","topic":"make excuses"}
{"fname":"train_2187","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is it true that you don't swim at all now?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid so. I'm too old.\n#Person1#: But you are only 20.\n#Person2#: That's too old for a swimmer. If I swam in an international competition now, I wouldn't win. So I'd rather not swim at all.\n#Person1#: But don't you enjoy swimming?\n#Person2#: I used to, when I was small. But if you enter for big competitions you have to work very hard. I used to get up at 6 to the pool. I had to train before school, after school and at weekends. I swam thirty-five miles every week!\n#Person1#: But you were famous at fifteen. And look at all those cups.\n#Person2#: It's true that I have some wonderful memories. Olympics were very exciting. But I missed some important things too. While other girls were playing, I was swimming.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that she doesn't swim now because of age and hard training. She thinks swimming is a wonderful memory for her.","topic":"swimming"}
{"fname":"train_2188","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Sally. Why do you look unhappy?\n#Person2#: Oh, Hill, I have just had a quarrel with Mr. Smith.\n#Person1#: What on earth was it about?\n#Person2#: Well, I have made three bad mistakes so far this week, so he got very angry with me.\n#Person1#: But I don't understand. You are usually very careful and never make mistakes.\n#Person2#: I'm just so tired. I don't know what I'm doing.\n#Person1#: Why? Have you been going to bed late these days?\n#Person2#: No, I'm usually in bed at about eleven. But I've been woken up at about half past four every morning. And then I cannot go back to sleep again,\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: It's my new neighbor, the milkman next door. He gets up at half past four and he always turns the radio on loudly. And it's difficult to ask him to mm it down. I don't know him yet.\n#Person1#: If you don't want to see him, write him a letter. I'll help you write the letter.\n#Person2#: OK. Let's try.","summary":"Sally quarreled with Mr. Smith because she had made bad mistakes. Sally tells Hill it was because she had bad sleep caused by her neighbor. Hill suggests her write a letter to her new neighbor.","topic":"noisy neighbour"}
{"fname":"train_2189","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here comes the Sunday newspaper again.\n#Person2#: Can I have the sports section?\n#Person1#: Sure, here you are.\n#Person2#: Let me check if there's anything exciting next week?\n#Person1#: You mean football matches, do you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Here it is! There will be a great football match on Monday at the City stadium.\n#Person1#: So you'll go and watch it.\n#Person2#: Of course. But do you think they will cancel the football match if it rains on Monday?\n#Person1#: I think they will.\n#Person2#: If they do cancel it, will they have it on Wednesday?\n#Person1#: I really can't tell.\n#Person2#: I want to make sure about it because I will be out of town on Wednesday. I really can't miss the game.\n#Person1#: Why don't you check the weather on the internet?\n#Person2#: Good idea. I'll do it right now.","summary":"#Person2# checks the football match in the newspaper but is afraid of the match cancellation because of the rain. #Person1# suggests #Person2# check the weather on the Internet.","topic":"football match"}
{"fname":"train_2190","dialogue":"#Person1#: This week's program Up Your Street takes you to Harrogate, a small town in Yorkshire. Harrogate became a fashionable resort during Victorian times, when people came to take a bath in the mineral waters. Today, few people come to visit the town for its mineral waters. Instead, Harrogate has become a popular town for people to retire to. Its clean air, attractive parks, and the absence of any industry, make this an ideal spot for people looking for a quiet life. Now, to tell us more about Harrogate, I have with me Tom Percival, President of the Chamber of Commerce. Tom, one of the things visitor notices about Harrogate is the large area of open park land right down into the middle of the town. Can you tell us more about it?\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. The area is called the Stray.\n#Person1#: Why the Stray?\n#Person2#: It's called that because in the old days, people let their cattle stray on the area, which was common land.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.\n#Person2#: Then, we've changes in farming and in land ownership. The Stray became part of the land owned by Harrogate.\n#Person1#: And is it protected?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, indeed. As a special law, no one can build anything on the stray. It's protected forever.\n#Person1#: So it will always be park land?\n#Person2#: That's right. As you can see, some of the Stray is used for sports fields.\n#Person1#: I believe it looks lovely in the spring.\n#Person2#: Yes, it does. There're spring flowers on the old trees, and people visit the town just to see the flowers.","summary":"#Person1# introduces a small town Harrogate. People come for its mineral waters in the past and now this town becomes a place for people to retire to. Then #Person1# invites Tom to introduce a large area of open parkland called the Stray in Harrogate.","topic":"introduction of Harrogate"}
{"fname":"train_2191","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, this is Stephanie. I can't answer the phone right now. I'm away, but feel free to call, leave a message, or text. Alright. Bye.\n#Person2#: Uh, hello, uh yeah. Hi, Stephanie, or Steffi. Uh, I can't do this? Oh yeah. Uh. Yes, Stephanie, my name is Ronald, but my friends call me Ron. My parents call me, well, forget about that. Uh, I'm originally from Canada, but I grew in Texas. I'm 24 years old, and uh, I graduated from high school about five years ago, and I'm the manager of an exotic pet shop. We carry all kinds of birds, and snakes, and spiders, and fish. We even have one snake that is about four meters long, but I keep him at home. And oh, yeah. Um, my hobbies. I fish, hunt, and ride horses in my free time. My favorite foods are beef, beef, and beef. I don't eat many vegetables, except potatoes with my beef. And, oh yeah, I sometimes eat apples and beef sometimes. I have two brothers. Both of them live with me because they don't have jobs, and my mom lives with me, and I have three dogs: Brutus, Charlie, and Samantha. Oh, and one more thing. This might seem strange, but I enjoy reading poetry. So, that's about it. I hope to hear from you. You can call me if you want. The number is 789-1350. Yeah, uh, right. Catch later, alligator. Oh, oh, that's so stupid. Uh, oh, Good-bye.","summary":"Ronald, the manager of an exotic pet shop, leaves a message when Stephanie cannot answer the phone. He introduces himself, including his birthplace, age, graduation school, vocation, hobbies, favorite foods, family members.","topic":"phone message"}
{"fname":"train_2192","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me, Peter, what makes Harrods so famous?\n#Person2#: Well, it's the biggest department store in the UK. And its food hall and the Egyptian hall are very famous. People come to Harrods just to see them.\n#Person1#: What is special about the food hall?\n#Person2#: It sells many different kinds of food. For example, it has 250 kinds of cheese from all over the world and more than 180 kinds of bread. Customers also love all the different kinds of chocolate. They buy a hundred tons every year.\n#Person1#: That's amazing! And why is the Egyptian hall so famous?\n#Person2#: Well, when people see it, they feel they are in another world. It looks like in Egyptian building from 4,000 years ago. And it sells beautiful objects. They are not 4,000 years old, of course.\n#Person1#: Is it true that Harrods produces its own electricity?\n#Person2#: Yes, it does 70%, enough for a small town. To light the outside of the building, we use 11,500 light bulbs.\n#Person1#: Really? Tell me, how many customers do you have on an average day? And how much do they spend?\n#Person2#: About 30,000 people come on an average day. But during the sales, the number increases to 300,000 customers a day. How much do they spent? Well, on average, customers spend about 1.5 million pounds a day. The record for one day is nine million pounds.\n#Person1#: Nine million pounds in one day?\n#Person2#: Yes, on the first day of the January sales.\n#Person1#: Harrods says it sells everything to everybody, everywhere. Is that really true?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. of course! Absolutely everything!","summary":"Peter explains to #Person1# the reasons why the food hall and the Egyptian hall are famous. #Person1# also asks Peter about Harrods' electricity, customer flow and sales daily.","topic":"Harrods store"}
{"fname":"train_2193","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! 6896443.\n#Person2#: Hello! Is that Lucy?\n#Person1#: Speaking!\n#Person2#: Hi! This is Tom! Can I speak to Lily?\n#Person1#: Sorry. She isn't in at the moment. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: Could you please tell her not to wait for me this evening? We planned to go to a party together, but something important came up and I have to rush off. I'll be back in Cairo at the beginning of next week.\n#Person1#: Right. I'll tell her. Are you leaving now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I leave at half past two. Please give my love to her. Thank you!\n#Person1#: You're welcome.\n#Person2#: Could you ask her to phone me when she gets in?\n#Person1#: Sure. You'd better give me your number.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's 13962-72854.\n#Person1#: OK. I've recorded it.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much indeed. Bye!\n#Person1#: Bye!","summary":"Tom asks Lucy to tell Lily that he has to leave because of some important things and will be back soon. He also wants a reply call and leaves his number.","topic":"convey information"}
{"fname":"train_2194","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, waiter? Waiter! \n#Person2#: Yes, sir? What can I do for you? \n#Person1#: I've been sitting here for the past twenty minutes and no one has offered me a glass of water, brought any bread to the table and our appetizers haven't been served yet! You know, in this kind of establishment, I'd expect much better service. \n#Person2#: I am sorry, sir. I'll check on your order right away. \n#Person3#: Relax honey, the place is busy tonight, but I've heard the food is amazing. Anyway. . . \n#Person2#: Here you are, sir. The foie gras for the lady, and a mushroom soup for you. \n#Person1#: Waiter, I ordered a cream of mushroom soup with asparagus. This soup is obviously too runny, and it's over-seasoned. It's completely inedible! \n#Person2#: Okay, I do apologize for that. Can I bring you another soup, or would you like to order something else? \n#Person1#: Take this foie gras back as well, it's rubbery and completely overcooked. And look at the portion size! How can you charge twenty-five dollars for a sliver of duck liver? \n#Person2#: Right away. . . sir. \n#Person3#: Honey come on! The foie gras was fine, why are you making such a big deal? Are you trying to get our meal comped again? \n#Person1#: What do you mean? We are paying for this. If I'm shelling out my hard earned bucks, I expect value for money! \n#Person2#: Here you are, sir. I hope it is alright now. The chef has prepared it specially for you. \n#Person1#: Yes, fine. \n#Person3#: Honey, are you alright? ","summary":"#Person1# complains about the service and the waiting time before the food arrives. After #Person2# serves the dishes, #Person1# complains about the taste of food and #Person2# helps to recook the food. #Person3# comforts #Person1#.","topic":"food recook"}
{"fname":"train_2195","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alright, tell me what you think. \n#Person2#: Don't you think it's a bit bright? \n#Person1#: Yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit? \n#Person2#: This dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it? \n#Person1#: No, I don't have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks. I just had to try it on! What do you think about this? It's casual, yet sophisticated. \n#Person2#: I like the jeans, but you need something to go with the top. It's too plain on its own. \n#Person1#: How about this scarf, these earrings, amd an anklet? \n#Person2#: That might be going overboard a bit. How about just that scarf with a bracelet? \n#Person1#: That's a good idea. You have a lot of good fashion sense. \n#Person2#: Thanks. You'd be ok on your own. There are loads of fashion victims out there, and you are not one of them. Have you tried it on yet? \n#Person1#: Yep. Here it is. What do you think? \n#Person2#: That looks great. Just one more thing---you need some high heels with those jeans. Do you want a pair with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them? \n#Person1#: The leopard print sounds fabulous. Are they a name brand? \n#Person2#: No, they're a Prada knock-off for 1\/10 of the price of the real thing. \n#Person1#: That's even better than the real thing. \n#Person2#: If I were you, I'd buy that now while it's on sale. If you spend $100, you get a $50 voucher for more clothes. \n#Person1#: It's too bad I did all that shopping yesterday! ","summary":"#Person2# tries on many kinds of different clothes and #Person1# gives comments on the clothes. #Person2# regrets missing the sales discount.","topic":"try on clothes"}
{"fname":"train_2196","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have a lovely house, Jack. \n#Person2#: Thank you. But a number of things have been going wrong lately. \n#Person1#: That's too bad. What problems are you having. \n#Person2#: Oh, the whole house needs re-painting for starters. The carpet in the living room is worn out, and I'd like to put in new wall-to-wall carpeting. Last week, I had to call the plumber to fix the toilet. Anyway, all par for the course when you own a house, I guess. I think I am going to hire an interior decorator to look the place over. \n#Person1#: I've studied home decoration as a hobby. Could I make some suggestions? \n#Person2#: Go right ahead. \n#Person1#: Well, I think a crystal chandelier would look great in your living room, and maybe some new drapes for the windows. Also, a grandfather clock would look great in the den. Perhaps you could buy some potted plants for the dining room \n#Person2#: Well, you really do have a talent for this, Alice. Thanks for the suggestions. \n#Person1#: You are welcome, Jack. Glad to be of help. ","summary":"Things in Jack's house have been going wrong lately and Jack wants to hire an interior decorator. Alice gives him some suggestions for home decoration.","topic":"house decoration"}
{"fname":"train_2197","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll be away for a moment. \n#Person2#: Yes? Anything I can do for you? \n#Person1#: Look! I'v been watching that man down in the street. He keeps peeping into the shop. Keep your eyes skinned for that guy, will you? \n#Person2#: Ok. ","summary":"#Person1# warns #Person2# to keep eyes skinned for the guy peeping into the shop.","topic":"vigilance"}
{"fname":"train_2198","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would love to be famous and have thousands of adoring fans. \n#Person2#: Really? I'm not sure that I would like all the attention. There have been numerous cases of paparazzi interfering with star's private live in recent years. \n#Person1#: I love being photographed! If I were famous, I'd do interviews for all the top magazines, like cosmo and elle. \n#Person2#: I wouldn't mind having my photo taken a few times or being interviewed once or twice, but it would get tedious after a while. Imagzine the things the gossip columnists would write about you. \n#Person1#: no-one really believes gossip columnists. \n#Person2#: I think you'll find that many people believe what they read in gossip columns. You'd also have to be very careful about every word you said. If you appeared on a chat show and said something silly, it would be reported in all the newspapers and magazines. \n#Person1#: I think you're right about that. I'd need a good manager to be my spokesperson. I could do a lot of charity work, which would help a lot of people. \n#Person2#: That's a great idea. Which charities would you support? \n#Person1#: I love children, as you know, so probably a children's charity. \n#Person2#: You'd have to remember that anything you said or did might reflect on the charity, so you'd really need to be very careful. Anyway, I'd be the first to buy your posters and I'd attend your first book-singing when you wrote your autobiography. \n#Person1#: Thanks, but actually I was hoping I could ask you to write my biography. ","summary":"#Person1# would love to be famous because #Person1# loves being photographed and doing interviews and could do children's charity work then. But #Person2# isn't sure whether to do that because a famous person has to pay attention to gossip and words. #Person2# will support #Person1#, but #Person1# wants #Person2# to write a biography for #Person1#.","topic":"being famous"}
{"fname":"train_2199","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Sarah. This year I'm going to the rock festival for all three days.\n#Person2#: Oh, lucky you, Leo. Are you going with your cousin again?\n#Person1#: Not this year. My brother has promised at take me there now. My sister is too busy with her college work.\n#Person2#: How will you get there?\n#Person1#: We want to drive but dad said no and it's too far from the city for us to cycle there. But there are special buses so we'll use those.\n#Person2#: What do you have to take with you?\n#Person1#: Just a tent in clothes really. We'll need lots of water but we'll buy that an all our meals there. Hey, come with us.\n#Person2#: Maybe I will.","summary":"Leo tells Sarah he will take special buses to the rock festival with his brother. He invites Sarah to go together and Sarah says maybe she will.","topic":"rock festival"}
{"fname":"train_2200","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sir, the plane will be landing in Moscow in 20 minutes. Please remain seated.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I just wanted to get something to drink. I'm so thirsty, can you bring me a glass of water?\n#Person1#: Sure, I'll be back with it in just a minute. Please wait for a moment.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much, by the way, what's the weather like in Moscow now?\n#Person1#: It's very cold. You should probably put on your coat before you get off the plane.\n#Person2#: Thanks for reminding me.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# to remain seated. #Person2# asks for water and asks #Person1# about the weather in Moscow.","topic":"on the plane"}
{"fname":"train_2201","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the last Department, we have in your price range, and it is by far the nicest of the 3:00. You can see it has a great view over the city, and it is a good price, considering its place.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's a great view over the harbor.\n#Person1#: Isn't it? And it's got everything. Washing machine, dryer, dishwasher. You name it.\n#Person2#: Hum, I wonder how I would get my furniture all the way up to the thirteenth floor, though.\n#Person1#: There is an elevator for that.\n#Person2#: Ok, what about the bills?\n#Person1#: Heating and water are included in the rent. Although electricity, cable TV and internet access are not. Rent is $3000 per month.\n#Person2#: Alright, the first place we looked at included everything, correct? The basement suite?\n#Person1#: Yes, although prices are a little different outside the city, that's why it's $1600 cheaper.\n#Person2#: I see, and the studio that was $2000 a month, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, but I seem to remember you saying, you were worried about the noise at night, due to all the bars close by.\n#Person2#: True, well, I have a lot to think about. Thank you for your time.","summary":"#Person1# is showing #Person2# departments. In the last department, #Person2# asks about the bills, infrastructure, prices, etc. and tells #Person1# #Person2# will think about a lot.","topic":"showing around Department"}
{"fname":"train_2202","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I've finished my homework! How can I help with the washing up?\n#Person2#: Could you peel the onions, wash them and then chop them?\n#Person1#: Sure. Then what can I do after I finish it?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Wash the cabbage over there.\n#Person1#: Got it. Why are you doing so much food today?\n#Person2#: It's your brother's birthday today.\n#Person1#: Oh, I really forgot it. I thought it's Monday today. I have spent one day slower than you!\n#Person2#: Yeah, how forgetful you are. Be careful! Don't cut your fingers.\n#Person1#: I will.","summary":"#Person1# has finished the homework and helps Mom with the preparation for #Person1#'s brother's birthday.","topic":"birthday party preparation"}
{"fname":"train_2203","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here we go. Now, Terry, you were saying that you went from Vancouver to San Diego. How many days did that take?\n#Person2#: Um, the total trip took 42 days but that included one day on the bus up and then one day on the bus back.\n#Person1#: That is so cool, so first you have your bike in your hometown and you put your bike on the bus and you took the bus to Vancouver.\n#Person2#: Right. Yeah, you had to put your bike in a bicycle box.\n#Person1#: You are carrying everything you have with you so you need to take care of your bicycle.\n#Person2#: Yes, I can stop and bicycle shops along the way but I also need to maintain my bicycle by myself if I can't find anyone to help.\n#Person1#: OK. So when you are taking a trip what tools do you need to take with you to take care of your bicycle?\n#Person2#: Oh, just some basic tools and 2 or 3 tires.\n#Person1#: That's cool. Thank you Terry.","summary":"Terry tells #Person1# how he went from Vancouver to San Diego, the time he took and what tools he needs to take to take care of his bicycle.","topic":"trip"}
{"fname":"train_2204","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hotlines are very common in today's life. Do you think so?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: Most of them are about amusement, in my opinion. But some of them are very important in our daily life.\n#Person2#: Is that true?\n#Person1#: Certainly. A free hotline offering help to teenagers, was opened in Nanjing.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me something more about it?\n#Person1#: It is the first part of the national hotline system to help to protect teens' rights. Young people who have psychological problems or questions on legal issues, can call for help. More than 100 experts are ready to offer help.\n#Person2#: Then... what is the telephone number?\n#Person1#: Call 961961, if you are in Nanjing. And 025961961, if you are outside.\n#Person2#: Oh, it will be a help to teenagers.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about hotlines nowadays. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# a hotline, opened in Nanjing, offers help to teenagers who have psychological problems or questions on legal issues.","topic":"hotline"}
{"fname":"train_2205","dialogue":"#Person1#: What shall we do tonight?\n#Person2#: How about the cinema?\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. We haven't seen a film for ages. What would you like to see?\n#Person2#: Oh I don't know. Titanic?\n#Person1#: Titanic? That old film? but I've seen it before!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to the cinema tonight.","topic":"evening plan"}
{"fname":"train_2206","dialogue":"#Person1#: This website offers very convenient air tickets booking service. It is quick and accurate.\n#Person2#: Yes, I once booked there. They give the immediate confirm information and flight information to both your mobile phone and e-mail. You can conveniently pay by credit card, so the whole transaction only takes a couple of minutes. They also provide e-tickets, meaning you don ' t need to go to any office to pick an air ticket. You go to the airport directly and check in with your ID card.\n#Person1#: So it has attracted more and more customers these days.\n#Person2#: Yes, therefore they are expanding the scope of their service. For example, hotels can be booked through the same site as well.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a website that offers convenient air tickets booking service and are expanding the scope of service.","topic":"ticket booking service"}
{"fname":"train_2207","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many pieces of luggage would you like to check in, sir?\n#Person2#: Three bags and a suitcase. This is my luggage to check.\n#Person1#: Do you have any carry-on luggage?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Put your luggage on the scale, please. Oh, your luggage is overweight.\n#Person2#: How much is the excess baggage part charge?\n#Person1#: Twenty-two dollars\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: This is your voucher, and you can get your luggage back on this. Have a good trip!\n#Person2#: Thank you!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# check in and asks #Person2# to pay for excess baggage.","topic":"luggage servcie"}
{"fname":"train_2208","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look happy.\n#Person2#: I am happy. I just bought a new car.\n#Person1#: Wow! Is it a good car?\n#Person2#: It's a great car. It's very comfortable and it goes really fast.\n#Person1#: Was it expensive?\n#Person2#: Put it this way, it wasn't cheap.\n#Person1#: What colour is it?\n#Person2#: It's red and black.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# bought a new comfortable car.","topic":"a new car"}
{"fname":"train_2209","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you come and help me mend the computer, Neel?\n#Person2#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: I can't log on the internet again.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Did you change anything on your computer?\n#Person1#: No, never.\n#Person2#: What kind of anti-virus software do you use?\n#Person1#: I don't have this kind of software.\n#Person2#: Are you riding? You have to install an anti-virus software on your computer. If not, you will be attacked by viruses, and it can lead your computer into failure.","summary":"#Person1# can't log on the Internet and asks Neil for help. Neil's surprised #Person1# doesn't have any anti-virus software.","topic":"mend a computer"}
{"fname":"train_2210","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?\n#Person2#: I'Ve been away on holidays for sometime.\n#Person1#: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays?\n#Person2#: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Hong Kong, stopover for 3 days. Our last stop was China. We visited the Great Wall.\n#Person1#: You must have a wonderful time.\n#Person2#: Yes. We enjoyed ourselves very much. Have you traveled much, Luke?\n#Person1#: No, my wife doesn't like traveling. We haven't been traveling for more than ten years. The first time we traveled together was in 1978 when we just got married. We spent our honeymoon in the Alps.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Yeah. Some people like traveling, some don't. My husband didn't like traveling at first, either. He said what's the use of traveling? A waste of money and a waste of time. At last I got him on the move. After all, he loved me. We went to Bali, Indonesia, one of the most beautiful places in the world. That trip left a very deep impression on him. Since then whenever we have holidays and money, we'd like to patronize the travel agency. Isn't it a bit dull to shut yourself at one place all your life?","summary":"Anna went to Bangkok, Hong Kong and China with her husband, while Luke hasn't traveled for long because his wife doesn't like traveling. Anna's husband doesn't like traveling at first but then the trips left a deep impression on him so he loves traveling now.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_2211","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me what university you want to go to, John?\n#Person2#: Pardon?\n#Person1#: What university would you enter?\n#Person2#: University? Why? You asked me last year.\n#Person1#: Oh, I forget. Sorry.\n#Person2#: I went to Harvard University.\n#Person1#: Did you? And what course did you take there?\n#Person2#: God save me! Is there anything wrong with you? Didn't I tell you?\n#Person1#: I've not known. Perhaps, I've got a bad memory.\n#Person2#: I did a B. A. in economics. Remember?\n#Person1#: Terrific! B. A. , again and again-B. A.","summary":"John's already told #Person1# he went to Harvard University and took a B. A. in economics. But #Person1# asks again.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_2212","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Francis.\n#Person2#: Oh, Mike. How are you doing?\n#Person1#: Not bad. It seems you are super yogurt lover. You have so many in your cart.\n#Person2#: Well, I prefer yogurt to all the other drinks. Have you ever tried a kind of yogurt with old milk in it? It tastes great and very healthy too.\n#Person1#: Oh, I haven't noticed that before. Maybe I will try next time.\n#Person2#: Why don't you go ahead of me? I have more items than you.\n#Person1#: Thank you. In fact, I am in a hurry. My wife is waiting for me at the parking lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. It was good seeing you again.\n#Person1#: Me too. Have a great day.","summary":"Mike and Francis are shopping. Mike finds Francis is a yogurt lover and Francis lets Mike go ahead of him because Mike has more items.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2213","dialogue":"#Person1#: I always think everybody looks down on me\n#Person2#: Don't be that negative.\n#Person1#: How can you be optimistic? You can see it in their eyes.\n#Person2#: I find it there is no meaning in living this world.\n#Person1#: Don't be that negative.\n#Person2#: Really, life is so boring.","summary":"#Person1# thinks negatively and #Person2# comforts #Person1#.","topic":"discuss life"}
{"fname":"train_2214","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're new here, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am new.\n#Person1#: Is this your first semester?\n#Person2#: I just transferred from another school.\n#Person1#: What school did you transfer from?\n#Person2#: I came here from PCC.\n#Person1#: Do you like it here so far?\n#Person2#: I am really enjoying it here so far.\n#Person1#: Which is better, here or PCC?\n#Person2#: I think PCC is a lot better than here.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you just stay at PCC?\n#Person2#: I graduated and now want to get a BA.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# transferred from PCC because #Person2# graduated, but #Person2# still thinks PCC is better.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_2215","dialogue":"#Person1#: But his wife has wide relations. You may ask her for advice.\n#Person2#: Stop talking about her. She gives me goose bumps. I never wish to be in her sight.\n#Person1#: She is pretty. Many men praise her highly.\n#Person2#: Many people, many tastes. She looks pretty, but the way she speaks gives you goose bumps. I feel sick of it.","summary":"#Person1# advises #Person2# to ask his wife for help but #Person2#'s sick of the way she speaks.","topic":"discuss a person"}
{"fname":"train_2216","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've heard of ground-level ozone but can you explain what it is exactly?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's one of the main air pollutants. Factories don't emit it directly into the air. It's actually formed when nitrogen oxides and VOC emissions come into contact with heat and sunlight.\n#Person1#: Sorry? What does VOC stand for?\n#Person2#: Oh, Vous are'volatile organic compounds'. That's a technical term for solvents or other chemicals found in things like paint.\n#Person1#: So, what damage does ozone do to the environment?\n#Person2#: Well, it can cause smog, which can affect people's health - especially people with breathing difficulties.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# that the ozone is an air pollutant and ozone causes smog, which affects people's health.","topic":"air pollutant"}
{"fname":"train_2217","dialogue":"#Person1#: how was your education going on in Australia?\n#Person2#: I'm going to graduate this summer.\n#Person1#: where are you going to work then, in Australia or back in China?\n#Person2#: I'm planning to return to China after graduation.\n#Person1#: why are you choosing to leave a foreign country? Many people are reluctant to leave the superior living environment abroad.\n#Person2#: well, I think personal development is much more important than simply having a superior living environment.\n#Person1#: yeah, China's developing so fast and development opportunities can be found almost in every corner of the country.\n#Person2#: absolutely, many Chinese enterprises are going global, and they are in great need of excellent returnees to help them with their overseas business.\n#Person1#: the rapidly expanding economy has encouraged many students to pack their bags AMD head for home.\n#Person2#: that's right. Most of the Chinese students pursuing higher education in Australia intend to return to China.","summary":"#Person2# plans to return to China after graduation. #Person1# thinks China's developing fast and has many opportunities. #Person2# agrees and tells that many Chinese students intend to return to China.","topic":"career choice"}
{"fname":"train_2218","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Millie?\n#Person2#: I think I can, Kate. It must be Karen Marsh, the actress.\n#Person1#: I thought so. Who's that beside her?\n#Person2#: That must be Conrad Reeves.\n#Person1#: Conrad Reeves, the actor? It can't be. Let me have another look. I think you're right! Isn't he her third husband?\n#Person2#: No, He must be her fourth or fifth.\n#Person1#: Doesn't Karen Marsh look old!\n#Person2#: She does, doesn't she! I read she's twenty-nine, but she must be at least forty.\n#Person1#: I'm sure she is.\n#Person2#: She was a famous actress when I was still a schoolgirl.\n#Person1#: That was a long time ago, wasn't it?\n#Person2#: Not that long ago! I'm not more than twenty-nine myself.","summary":"Millie tells Kate she recognizes Karen and Conrad who is Karen's fourth or fifth husband. Kate's surprised Karen doesn't look old at all.","topic":"discuss an actress"}
{"fname":"train_2219","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know that this job requires frequent business travel. Can you accept it?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can.\n#Person1#: Mostly short business trips, but sometimes long ones are also needed.\n#Person2#: Then how about the expenses during the trips?\n#Person1#: The company will pay all the expenses.\n#Person2#: Would you tell me where we often travel?\n#Person1#: Usually Shanghai, Qingdao, Hong Kong and so on.\n#Person2#: It's great! I like these places.\n#Person1#: And you need to go abroad once in a while. Can you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can.\n#Person1#: After the business trip, you could apply for reimbursement of all the expenses, such as passage money and accommodation charges and so on.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: You can take a break for one or two weeks after you have a business trip every time, which depends on the circumstances.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you very much for telling me all these things.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can accept frequent business travels. #Person1# says #Person2# can apply for reimbursement of all the expenses and take breaks after each trip depending on the circumstances.","topic":"business travel"}
{"fname":"train_2220","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: What am I doing? What am I doing? Don't you know what day it is?\n#Person1#: Mumm. no.\n#Person2#: It's only the day when the world's biggest sporting event is kicking off.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: The World Cup! The first match is today! It's Mexico vs. South Africa! It's going to be a really good match! Both teams have a very strong offense and have skilled players. I think that South Africa will probably dominate the first half since they are the host country, and all.\n#Person1#: I have no idea what you're talking about. The only sporting event we watch at home is the Super Bowl.\n#Person2#: This is bigger than the Super Bowl, man! Teams from 32 countries compete against each other every four years and fight to win that trophy. They first start in a group stage with bigger groups, each group having 4 teams. The top 2 teams pass on to an elimination stage before going on to the quarter final sand semifinals.\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting, but soccer doesn't really appeal to me.\n#Person2#: Are you kidding? Over seven hundred million people watched the final match of the World Cup! It's a very exciting and nerve wracking sport! Each nation is cheering on their team, hoping they will become the next champion. So far Brazil is the team with the most titles under their belt ; they're really good!\n#Person1#: All I know about soccer is that you can't use your hands and that players are always falling down, trying to get a free kick or penalty kick. It seems like a sissy sport to me!\n#Person2#: Whatever dude, I'm going to go watch the opening match.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the World Cup is kicking off. The first match is Mexico vs. South Africa and #Person2# thinks it'll be good. But #Person1# only knows the Super Bowl. #Person2# says the World Cup is bigger than it, where teams compete against each other every four years. But #Person1#'s not interested in soccer.","topic":"the World Cup"}
{"fname":"train_2221","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Can I talk to Miss Li, please?\n#Person2#: I beg you pardon? Miss who?\n#Person1#: Miss Li. Li Lin.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I don't know that name. You must have the wrong number.\n#Person1#: Come on. I know Li Lin is there. Let me talk to her.\n#Person2#: Sorry. There's no one named Li Lin here. Are you sure you have the right name?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: What number are you trying to dial?\n#Person1#: It's 423-6681. Isn't it right?\n#Person2#: No. It isn't. It's 423-6631.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to have bothered you.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# calls to speak to Miss Li Lin but #Person2# says #Person1# dialed the wrong number.","topic":"wrong number"}
{"fname":"train_2222","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I want to get a handbag.\n#Person1#: Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend?\n#Person2#: No, I have no girlfriend.\n#Person1#: Please excuse me for what I said just now. What do you think of this one?\n#Person2#: I am afraid it is too big.\n#Person1#: Sorry. It is the smallest size we have.\n#Person2#: Too bad. But, is there any other leather store nearby?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. There is a big one at the right corner of the street. Perhaps you will get one there.\n#Person2#: I hope so. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# recommends a handbag to #Person2# but it's too big. #Person1# shows #Person2# another leather store and #Person2#'ll go there.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2223","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me!\n#Person2#: Yes. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: We're ready to order. A cup of coffee for me, and a glass of oranges for her.\n#Person2#: Yes, how would you like your coffee?\n#Person1#: Just black coffee. Do you serve anything else besides drinks, say cake.\n#Person2#: We also serve sandwiches and cakes.\n#Person1#: Give me two pieces of cake.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# order coffee, orange juice and cake.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_2224","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for purchasing your new mattress with us.\n#Person2#: No, thank you.\n#Person1#: Would you like us to deliver the mattress for you?\n#Person2#: That would be great.\n#Person1#: When do you want it delivered?\n#Person2#: I need it delivered tomorrow. Will that be possible?\n#Person1#: What time exactly?\n#Person2#: I need it delivered at 12.\n#Person1#: We can have it to you at that time.\n#Person2#: That's not a problem?\n#Person1#: We will deliver your mattress tomorrow at 12 o'clock.\n#Person2#: That's great! Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1#'ll deliver the mattress to #Person2# at 12 tomorrow. #Person2# thinks it's great.","topic":"matress delivery"}
{"fname":"train_2225","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wake up, Mary.\n#Person2#: What is it? It's eight in the morning.\n#Person1#: We're all going to church. Do you want to come?\n#Person2#: No. I'm not a religious person.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Maybe next weekend. I went to bed too late last night.\n#Person1#: Okay, then. We'll be back around noon.\n#Person2#: Alright.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mary to go to church, but Mary refuses.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2226","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I made a reservation for 3 days for April 3rd to 6th, and my name is Sara.\n#Person1#: Yes, what's the problem?\n#Person2#: Well, I want to extend it for 2 more nights.\n#Person1#: So you will stay until 9th?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: OK, we'll make the correction for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# extend the reservation for 2 more nights.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_2227","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Adams?\n#Person2#: Ah, Yes. You must be Kelly. Thanks for coming.\n#Person1#: Here's my card.\n#Person2#: Oh, the entrepreneurial spirit. It hard to find a good babysitter on a Friday night.\n#Person1#: Well, I like watching kids, and I need the extra money.\n#Person2#: Well, I heard you were one of the best and most affordable babysitters in the area, and ...\n#Person1#: Uh, well, I'd like to talk to you about my new rate increases.\n#Person2#: Rate increases?\n#Person1#: You see, Mr. Adams. I've consulted with my financial advisor [What?]. Uh, my mother, and she says I should charge more per child since I do cook and clean your house while you're away.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. So, what do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: Well, as I see it, I'd like to ask a dollar more per child per hour, and overtime after midnight. Based on my calculations, that's only 10.23% above the going market, and I'm now a certified babysitter with training in CPR.\n#Person2#: Oh, I never knew there were courses and certifications in babysitting.\n#Person1#: Times are changing, Mr. Adams. I have to figure in expenses for a benefits package to cover college tuition, retirement, and my stock portfolio. Well, I tell my dad what to do.\n#Person2#: Ah now, you're pulling my leg. I mean, how old are you anyway?\n#Person1#: Old enough to be a tough negotiator.","summary":"Mr. Adams has heard that Kelly was one of the best and most affordable babysitters in the area but Kelly asks for a rate increase. Kelly wants 10.23% above the going market since she's an experienced and certified babysitter.","topic":"babysitting charges"}
{"fname":"train_2228","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much are the carnations and the roses?\n#Person2#: One dollar for each carnation and one and a half for each red rose.\n#Person1#: Then I'd like a dozen red carnations and half a dozen red roses.\n#Person2#: I bet it's for your mother, as it's Mother's Day today.\n#Person1#: Well, not completely true. It happens to he her birthday.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? I guess she must be very happy to receive these beautiful carnations from you.\n#Person1#: Yeah, she will. She really likes flowers. So I buy her some every year. I'd just wish they would stay fresh longer than they do.\n#Person2#: Put a little sugar and vitamin C in the water. They'll stay fresh for days.\n#Person1#: Really? I'll tell my mother. And thanks for your suggestion.\n#Person2#: That's all right. Happy birthday to your mother!","summary":"#Person1# buys carnations and roses because it's Mother's Day and also #Person1#'s Mom's birthday. #Person2# suggests putting sugar and vitamin C in the water to make flowers stay fresh.","topic":"buy flowers"}
{"fname":"train_2229","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your room is on the 6th floor so we'll take the lift up.\n#Person2#: The lift is very quick and I feel hardly any movements.\n#Person1#: These modem lifts are a great improvement compared to the old ones. By the way, have you got the key to the room?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll just unlock the door.\n#Person1#: Well, what do you think of the room?\n#Person2#: It's very pleasant indeed, and it's also cool. I love the color scheme.\n#Person1#: White and blue are cool colors, and of course, the room is air-conditioned.\n#Person2#: There is plenty of hanging space in these built-in wardrobes. In fact, there is more than I need.\n#Person1#: Perhaps you'll need it after you have bought some new clothes here.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the lift is quick and the room is pleasant, but there's much hanging space. #Person1# says #Person2#'ll need it after buying clothes.","topic":"accommodation service"}
{"fname":"train_2230","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening and welcome to tonight's edition of Legendary Lives. Our subject this evening is James Dean, actor and hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean. Good evening, Edward.\n#Person2#: Hello Tina.\n#Person1#: Edward, tell us what you know about Dean's early life.\n#Person2#: He was born in Indiana in 1931, but his parents moved to California when he was five. He wasn't there long though because his mother passed away just four years later. Jimmy's father sent him back to Indiana after that to live with his aunt.\n#Person1#: So how did he get into acting?\n#Person2#: Well, first he acted in plays at high school, then he went to college in California where he got seriously into acting. In 1951 he moved to New York to do more stage acting.\n#Person1#: Then when did his movie career really start?\n#Person2#: 1955. His first starring role was in East of Eden. It was fabulous. Dean became a huge success. But the movie that really made him famous was his second one, Rebel Without a Cause, that was about teenagers who felt like they didn't fit into society.\n#Person1#: So how many more movies did he make?\n#Person2#: Just one more, then he died in that car crash in California in 1955.\n#Person1#: What a tragedy! He only made three movies! So what made him the legend he still is today?\n#Person2#: Well I guess his looks, his acting ability, his short life, and maybe the type of character he played in his movies. Many young people saw him as a symbol of American youths.","summary":"Tina invites Edward to introduce Dean. Edward says Dean first acted in plays at high school and then did more stage acting. His first role was fabulous but people got to know him from his second one. Dean died in 1955 with only three movies. Tina thinks his death is a tragedy.","topic":"describe a person"}
{"fname":"train_2231","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lily, don't you think the scholarship from New York University is something great? Why did you decline this offer?\n#Person2#: I do realize the value of the scholarship. But, if I could explain, my mother doesn't want me to go overseas.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: You know, I'm the only child in the family. My mother will be living alone most of the time for three years in my absence. She cannot even think of it.\n#Person1#: Nobody to take care of her?\n#Person2#: My father travels a lot to many countries and he is doing business in Dubai now. I have to do a lot for my mom at home.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. You are very considerate.","summary":"Lily tells #Person1# she declines the scholarship from NYU because her dad travels a lot and she has to take care of her mom.","topic":"school choice"}
{"fname":"train_2232","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you help me for a minute,please?\n#Person2#: Of course. What do you want me to do?\n#Person1#: Could you hold these packages while I look for the key to the door?\n#Person2#: I'd be glad to. What's in these packages? They're extremely heavy.\n#Person1#: Just the things we need for the picnic tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Well, hurry up and open the door. I told you these things were very heavy.\n#Person1#: I can't find the key. You must have it.\n#Person2#: You're right, but how can I get the key while I'm holding all these packages?","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to hold the packages so that #Person1# can look for the key. Then #Person1# thinks #Person2# has the key.","topic":"look for keys"}
{"fname":"train_2233","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad. You love me, don't you?\n#Person2#: Of course, I do. Why do you ask ... Ah, what's on your mind?\n#Person1#: Well, I saw this great offer for a free cell phone here in the newspaper, and ...\n#Person2#: Free? Nothing's ever free.\n#Person1#: Well, the phone is free ... after a $50 mail-in rebate.\n#Person2#: Ah, so that's the catch. And why do you need a cell phone anyway?\n#Person1#: Dad. All my friends have one, and I can use it to call you in case the car breaks down.\n#Person2#: Ah, I don't know. There are always so many fees.\n#Person1#: But the monthly charge for this service is only $29.99, with 1,000 free weekday minutes nationwide, and unlimited weekend minutes. Plus, unlimited, anytime minutes for anyone using the same service.\n#Person2#: I don't know.\n#Person1#: And you can roll over the extra minutes to the next month instead of just losing them. What do you think of that?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but what is the term of the service agreement?\n#Person1#: It's only for six months.\n#Person2#: But what if you cancel early?\n#Person1#: Um ... Ah, there's a cancellation fee of $200, but with ...\n#Person2#: Two hundred bucks!\n#Person1#: Yeah, but you won't have to worry about me while I'm driving the new car.\n#Person2#: New car? What new car?\n#Person1#: The new car you'll need to buy so I can use the cell phone. I mean, what's it gonna look like if I'm using a cell phone in our old lemon.\n#Person2#: Teenagers. What'll they think of next?","summary":"#Person1# asks Dad to buy #Person1# a new cell phone. #Person1# tells #Person2# the reason is all the friends have one and #Person1# can use it while #Person1#'s driving the new car. #Person2# feels ridiculous about #Person1#'s requirements for a new cell phone as well as a new car.","topic":"buy a phone"}
{"fname":"train_2234","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice and warm again, isn't it? \n#Person2#: Oh, it's lovely. Think of the nasty weather we had last week. \n#Person1#: How are you these days? \n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. And you? \n#Person1#: Fine today, though a bit under the weather last week. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the weather is lovely and they're fine.","topic":"discuss the weather"}
{"fname":"train_2235","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of music do you like listening to? \n#Person2#: I like music that has a fast beat and is lively, like dance music. You know, I go to a disco almost every week. Sometimes it's too loud though. You prefer classical music, don't you? \n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or Bach in the evening after a hard day at work. \n#Person2#: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music. It's certainly more sophisticated that modern dance music. \n#Person1#: Classical music is supposed to be good for you brain. Research suggest that it makes your brain more active. Students who listen to classical music while studying perform better. \n#Person2#: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress. \n#Person1#: Yes. That's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework. \n#Person2#: I've got a few classical music CD's. I should follow your lead and increase my brian power. \n#Person1#: You can find plenty of recording on the internet too. You can listen to samples and then buy them very cheaply if you like them. \n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You should do the same with some music. You might find something you like. Classical music might make you clever, but dance might make you livelier and happier. \n#Person1#: That's true. There's clear evidence that people who listen to lively music are lively people. Music can influence a person's feeling and character. ","summary":"#Person2# likes dance music, while #Person1# prefers classic music. #Person1# says classic music is good for the brain and #Person2# says dance music also makes people livelier and happier. #Person1# advises #Person2# to listen to the samples on the Internet and buy cheap ones.","topic":"discuss music"}
{"fname":"train_2236","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you happen to bring that book that we were talking about yesterday? \n#Person2#: I did. Let me go get it for you. Here you go. \n#Person1#: Thanks so much. \n#Person2#: I like the way that the gifts I get increasingly more lavish. \n#Person1#: I had no idea that there were specific things that should be given on different anniversaries. \n#Person2#: So what does it say you should give your wife this first anniversary? \n#Person1#: It says that traditionally, give something made of paper. \n#Person2#: I can think of two things made of paper stationery and money. ","summary":"#Person2# brings #Person1# the book. #Person1# suggests giving the wife something made of paper but #Person2# only thinks of stationery and money.","topic":"gift giving"}
{"fname":"train_2237","dialogue":"#Person1#: I will try. \n#Person2#: Who is that man in the aisle? \n#Person1#: Oh, he is coming to check tickets. We have to show him our tickets. \n#Person3#: Tickets, please. You are on the wrong train, ladies. These tickets are for the express train. \n#Person2#: The express train? \n#Person3#: Yes. The train you are on is the local train. The local train stops at every station. \n#Person2#: Oh, no! We want to get to Dorsett. Where are we going on this train? \n#Person3#: You are going to Dorsett on this train too. But it will take longer. The express train goes straight to Dorsett without stopping. This train is the local train. It stops at every station. \n#Person1#: When will we get to Dorsett then? \n#Person3#: In about two hours. \n#Person1#: That isn't bad. I don't mind at all. We are enjoying the view of the countryside. \n#Person3#: It's alright this time. I won't make you buy two new tickets. I will just waive your fees as you are on the wrong train. But next time, please be sure you are on the right train.\n#Person2#: We will read the signs more carefully next time. Thank you. ","summary":"#Person3# checks #Person1# and #Person2#'s tickets and finds they are on the wrong train. Their tickets are for the express train but it's a local train. They think it's fine and #Person3# waives their fees for this train.","topic":"wrong train"}
{"fname":"train_2238","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll need a parking permit for next semester. \n#Person2#: Do you attend school during the day or only at night? \n#Person1#: I only attend class part-time in the evenings. \n#Person2#: Do you drive a motorcycle or an automobile? \n#Person1#: I have both, but I usually use my car to get to school. \n#Person2#: Great, the price for that permit is thirty dollars; cash, check, or credit card? \n#Person1#: I'll pay cash. \n#Person2#: Do you need to buy a duplicate permit for a second vehicle? \n#Person1#: No, thank you. \n#Person2#: OK, here is your permit; enjoy the next semester. ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buy a parking permit for next semester and #Person1# buys it in cash.","topic":"parking permit"}
{"fname":"train_2239","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me pick out a gift for my daughter? \n#Person2#: She might like a laptop computer. \n#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. \n#Person2#: Might I suggest a Mac? \n#Person1#: Okay. How much? \n#Person2#: Well, a 15-inch Pro is $2, 100. \n#Person1#: Oh, that sounds great. I'll take it. \n#Person2#: Great. How would you like to pay for it? \n#Person1#: Here's my VISA. \n#Person2#: Let me ring you up. Okay, sign here, please. \n#Person1#: Everything I need is in this box? \n#Person2#: It'll take her only a few minutes to get online. \n#Person1#: Thank you for your help. \n#Person2#: So long. Thank you for shopping here. ","summary":"#Person2# recommends a Mac computer to #Person1# as #Person1#'s daughter's gift. #Person1# buys it by card.","topic":"gift shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2240","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anna, when did the Smiths ask us to get to their house?\n#Person2#: By 7:30 PM. There were just 30 minutes to go. Are you ready to go now?\n#Person1#: Not yet. Do you know where my blue shirt is? I don't want to go with this brown one.\n#Person2#: It's right there in the cupboard with your other shirts. Why isn't Sarah here yet? She said she'd be here by 7:00 PM. Without her taking care of the kids, we can't go to the Smiths tonight.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm sure she'll be here any minute now. It takes us just about 20 minutes to get there. We won't be late as long as we leave by 7:10 PM.","summary":"#Person1# and Anna will go to the Smiths. Anna's worried they can't go because the babysitter Sarah hasn't arrived yet. #Person1# comforts her.","topic":"going out"}
{"fname":"train_2241","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going to take your vacation?\n#Person2#: Hawaii.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a great place to visit. Is your family going?\n#Person2#: Yes, we plan to go mountain climbing, fishing, swimming and windsurfing. But most of all we are planning to relax. My wife is taking a whole bunch of books to read.\n#Person1#: Your children must all be excited about it.\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. They're counting the days. Are you going to Europe again this summer?\n#Person1#: No, not this time. We're going to visit some old friends in Egypt.","summary":"#Person2# will go to Hawaii with #Person2#'s family and invites #Person1# to go together. #Person1# refuses.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_2242","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why did you miss work last week? We had to finish the project without you?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry about that, Amy. I was very sick.\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah? What did you have?\n#Person2#: Um, I had the donkey pox, it's a new sickness, not many people have heard of it yet.\n#Person1#: Hmm, I think you were just on vacation.","summary":"#Person2# explains why #Person2# missed work. But Amy thinks #Person2#'s lying.","topic":"explain reasons"}
{"fname":"train_2243","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Golden Bridge Hotel at your service.\n#Person2#: Good morning, I'd like to make a reservation, please. Do you have any rooms available for next week?\n#Person1#: Alright, single room or double room?\n#Person2#: Double room, please. It's for an American couple.\n#Person1#: Hold on, please. Let me check the bookings. Yes, we have double rooms available, what kind of room would you like, Sir?\n#Person2#: I'd like a room with a nice view, please?\n#Person1#: We have a nice garden view room.\n#Person2#: Good, I'll take that one. Is there a bar in your hotel?\n#Person1#: Yes, Sir. And there is also a party on each Saturday night in the bar till the next morning.\n#Person2#: Party all night? No kidding. Anyway, what's the room charge?\n#Person1#: $188. 00 per night, with breakfast, North Pole star buffet. What is their arrival time?\n#Person2#: They should turn up around 5:00 PM next Tuesday and then check out next Sunday.\n#Person1#: I see, may I have your name and phone number?\n#Person2#: Yes, 66301321, Martin.","summary":"#Person1# helps Martin make a reservation for a double room with a nice garden view and tells Martin about the price and the bar in the hotel.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_2244","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want a ticket to New York, one way please.\n#Person2#: That'll be $285. How would you like to pay?\n#Person1#: Credit card. I don't like to pay in cash because it's quite inconvenient.\n#Person2#: OK, I see.\n#Person1#: Oh, by the way, my doctor advised me not to eat any meat. Last time I had a special salad plate. I'd like to have it again this time.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, I'm not able to do that. Otherwise, we would need 24-hours notice for special meals. Here is your ticket.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, my! I forgot to bring my credit card. Let me see. Oh, fortunately there is enough cash in my wallet.","summary":"#Person1# wants a ticket to New York and asks for a special salad plate but #Person2# can't offer that. #Person1#'ll pay by cash.","topic":"buy a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_2245","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't this apartment good?\n#Person2#: Well, I don't know. I mean, it's OK.\n#Person1#: It's so big, so much room. I feel so free here.\n#Person2#: It must be cold in winter. Our place's so comfortable and warm.\n#Person1#: Oh, John, and the view. Look at the view of the ocean from this window. I feel so relaxed.\n#Person2#: Oh God. It makes me seasick. Our place's so much more down to Earth.\n#Person1#: Look at this furniture. I like it so much.\n#Person2#: You do? I feel like I'm in a museum. It's uncomfortable. Are you supposed to sit in these chairs?\n#Person1#: Oh, John. Don't you wish we could live in a place like this?\n#Person2#: What's wrong with our place?","summary":"#Person1# thinks the apartment is big with a good view and #Person1# likes the furniture. But John thinks the room makes him uncomfortable.","topic":"discuss an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_2246","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, where did you get so many old books?\n#Person2#: Some graduates were selling their used books. They were really cheap, so I bought some.\n#Person1#: But aren't you leaving China in 2 weeks? How can you finish reading so many books?\n#Person2#: I'll take them back to America. I'll continue to improve my Chinese, so they'll be very helpful.\n#Person1#: When will you come to China again?\n#Person2#: I don't know, maybe several years later or maybe next year, that all depends.\n#Person1#: Depends on what?\n#Person2#: It depends on whether my mom recover or not. If she is still ill. I cannot leave her to work in China.","summary":"David bought some old books and will take them back to America. He tells #Person1# whether he comes to China depends on his mom's health condition.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_2247","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like jazz, Bob?\n#Person2#: No, not much. Do you like it?\n#Person1#: Well, yes, it makes me relaxed. So what kind of music do you like?\n#Person2#: I like listening to rock.\n#Person1#: Ah, it makes my stomach turn. I just can't get relaxation from it. It just makes too much noise. Then what group do you like best?\n#Person2#: Uh, the Cranberry's, I like both their songs and clothing.","summary":"#Person1# likes jazz while Bob likes rock from which #Person1# cannot get relaxation.","topic":"discuss music"}
{"fname":"train_2248","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Sam, it's 8:00 o'clock now, get up quickly. It's time for breakfast.\n#Person2#: I don't really want to get up.\n#Person1#: What would you like for breakfast, Sam?\n#Person2#: I'm not quite hungry now, let me think for a while. What kind of food do you prepare mom?\n#Person1#: Sandwiches, bread and vegetables.\n#Person2#: Are they chicken sandwiches or vegetable ones?\n#Person1#: Chicken sandwiches.\n#Person2#: Great, they're my favorite!\n#Person1#: What do you want to drink? Juice or milk?\n#Person2#: Milk, please.\n#Person1#: Wash your hands before you eat.\n#Person2#: Ok, mom, but where's dad?\n#Person1#: He's sleeping.\n#Person2#: Sleeping? Why? It's 8:00 o'clock already. Dad is too lazy.\n#Person1#: No, Sam, he slept rather late last night, because he went to the station to meet his friend. Don't wake him up, let him sleep a little more.\n#Person2#: Ok, mom.","summary":"Mom wakes up Sam and has prepared his favorite chicken sandwiches. Mom asks Sam not to wake up Dad because he stayed up late last night.","topic":"wake up someone"}
{"fname":"train_2249","dialogue":"#Person1#: Police station, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm calling to tell you I found a car. I thought it might be a stolen car.\n#Person1#: I see. Where exactly did you find it?\n#Person2#: Near the number 8 bridge along the London Road?\n#Person1#: Can I know your name and address please?\n#Person2#: Henry Roberts. I live at 51 Eaton Road.\n#Person1#: What do you do, Mister Roberts?\n#Person2#: I'm an engineer at backs at company.\n#Person1#: Do you still remember the number of the car?\n#Person2#: Yes. the number is BWE 4578.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: It's yellow and nearly new.\n#Person1#: When did you find the car?\n#Person2#: On Wednesday.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you very much, Mister Roberts. We'll investigate it.","summary":"Roberts tells the police he found a car and thought it might be a stolen car. The police will investigate it.","topic":"find a car"}
{"fname":"train_2250","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Barbara. Welcome back. You look great.\n#Person2#: Rod, it's lovely to see you again.\n#Person1#: How was your trip?\n#Person2#: Fun, but tiring. Milan was interesting. It's bigger than I expected, noisier and dirtier too.\n#Person1#: And Florence? What did you think of Florence?\n#Person2#: Well, I didn't go there. Have you been there?\n#Person1#: No, I've never been to Italy. I'd really like to go to Rome. Well, the cars in the car park. Is this all your luggage?\n#Person2#: Yes, but the suitcase is very heavy.\n#Person1#: Barbara, what's in it? Books or stones?\n#Person2#: Just 20 pairs of shoes.","summary":"Barbara tells Rod about her trip to Milan. Rod then finds Barbara's suitcase is very heavy.","topic":"trip to Milan"}
{"fname":"train_2251","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim, why were you late for school this morning?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mrs. Brown.\n#Person1#: Did you get up late?\n#Person2#: No. I got up at 7:00 o'clock as usual this morning. Then I had breakfast and left home at 7:30.\n#Person1#: It only takes you about 20 minutes to walk to school. Why were you late?\n#Person2#: Well, on my way to school I saw a boy lying on the street. He had fallen off his bike. I ran to help him and found he was injured.\n#Person1#: What did you do?\n#Person2#: I took him to the nearest hospital.\n#Person1#: You did the right thing, Jim.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Mrs. Brown.","summary":"Jim was late and he explains to Mrs. Brown he helped an injured boy. Mrs. Brown thinks he did the right thing.","topic":"reasons for lateness"}
{"fname":"train_2252","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, madam. How do you like your staying here?\n#Person2#: Quite good. Excuse me, are there any places of interest?\n#Person1#: Yes, there are so many near our hoteI.Three blocks away from here, there is temple. It's famous for its building and paintings.lt ' s worth visiting.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I think today we will go there.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# about local places of interest. #Person1# recommends a temple.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_2253","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is the result of your lab test?\n#Person2#: When it comes to that, I have a lot to say.\n#Person1#: Then say it.\n#Person2#: When I went back to my doctor to hear the results of my lab tests, I tried to keep a poker face even though I was scared to death. Then you guess what he said.\n#Person1#: That ' s just what I want to know.\n#Person2#: He told me the tests were negative and there was nothing wrong with me.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# was scared about the result of #Person2#'s lab tests but the doctor told #Person1# there was nothing wrong with #Person1#.","topic":"lab test discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2254","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sandy, can you help me contact these people?\n#Person2#: Sure, what do you want me to tell them?\n#Person1#: Well, I need to confirm the time of their classes.\n#Person2#: Ok, where can I find their telephone number?\n#Person1#: They are all listed here on this sheet of paper.\n#Person2#: Is it their home, office or cell phone numbers?\n#Person1#: Unless it ' s marked differently, it ' s their home numbers.\n#Person2#: Alright. What if I can ' t get a hold of them by phone?\n#Person1#: Then, you should e-mail them with the information.\n#Person2#: Where can I find their e-mail addresses?\n#Person1#: They should have then listed on their resumes.\n#Person2#: And if there aren ' t any e-mail addresses?\n#Person1#: Then send them a SMS on their cell phone.\n#Person2#: Ok. That sounds easy enough. Have you called any of them yet?\n#Person1#: Yes. I called the first three people on the list, but they didn ' t pick up.\n#Person2#: Did you leave a voice message?\n#Person1#: I left a voice message on one---just for the first person on the list.\n#Person2#: I see. What did you tell her?\n#Person1#: I told her that she should call me back at my office number.\n#Person2#: Ok, so, maybe I should call her again.\n#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. She might not get the other message in time.\n#Person2#: One more question. It looks like some of these numbers are long-distance. Do you have a calling card that I can use to get through to them?\n#Person1#: Sure. You can use this one. The pin number is written on the back of the card.\n#Person2#: Alright. Thanks a lot. Don ' t worry. I ' ll take care of it.\n#Person1#: Great work. I ' m off for the weekend! See you on Monday.\n#Person2#: See you.","summary":"#Person1# requests Sandy to help #Person1# contact some people to confirm the time of their classes. #Person1# tells Sandy the numbers on the sheet are mostly home numbers and if Sandy can't find their e-mail addresses, she can send them SMS. #Person1# has called some people but #Person1# thinks Sandy can call them again. #Person1# gives Sandy the pin number of a call card so that she can call long-distance numbers.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_2255","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is Dr. Galas Office. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I ' d like to make an appointment with Dr. Galas. Could you arrange it for me?\n#Person1#: Sure. Let me check his schedule. How about tomorrow afternoon at 2:30?\n#Person2#: I ' m not available tomorrow afternoon. How about tomorrow morning?\n#Person1#: I ' m sorry. Dr. Galas is fully engaged tomorrow morning. How about the day after tomorrow at 9:30 in the morning?\n#Person2#: That ' s fine. Thanks.\n#Person1#: You ' re welcome. Could I have your name and phone number, please?\n#Person2#: Certainly. My name is Janet Smith, and my phone number is 610-555-1234.\n#Person1#: Very good, Ms. Smith. I have scheduled an appointment for you on Wednesday at 9:30 am.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You ' re welcome.","summary":"#Person2# phones to make an appointment with Dr. Galas. #Person1# helps to schedule the appointment on Wednesday.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_2256","dialogue":"#Person1#: John hasn't turned up and Stefan is ill. Do we have anyone on stand-by?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not, we're very short-staffed at the moment. Can you ask the shift supervisor to ask one of his team to do some overtime? Perhaps Tommy can stand in for an hour or two until we find a replacement.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# try to make up for staff shortage. #Person2# suggests letting Tommy stand in.","topic":"shortage of staff"}
{"fname":"train_2257","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ran it against that fence pole as I crashed. What do you think? Damn, it hurts!\n#Person2#: We'll have to get you to a hospital. I can ride you on the back of my bike.\n#Person1#: I'm lucky I wasn't killed. I must have been going around forty-five miles an hour. There was too much gravel on that corner. I slid out.\n#Person2#: Yes, I almost slid too. Alright. This tourniquet is tight. How does it feel?\n#Person1#: Make it tighter. I want the blood stopped. Then wrap some bandages around the cut. Then we can go. Ouch! I hope I can walk.\n#Person2#: Alright, I'm twisting it around. You tell me when to stop.\n#Person1#: There. Stop!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how #Person1# got injured. #Person1# treats the wound and will send #Person1# to the hospital.","topic":"injury"}
{"fname":"train_2258","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of doctor Thomson?\n#Person2#: I feel confident of his ability to cure my daughter's disease.\n#Person1#: How can you be so sure?\n#Person2#: I can tell form the way he spoke to us.\n#Person1#: Never believe his words.","summary":"#Person2# trusts doctor Thomson's ability while #Person1# doesn't.","topic":"talk about someone"}
{"fname":"train_2259","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you love me?\n#Person2#: I'm very fond of you.\n#Person1#: Yes, but do you love me?\n#Person2#: why? You mean a lot to me.\n#Person1#: why didn't you answer my question?\n#Person2#: what question?\n#Person1#: Do you love me? come on, I'm eager to hear.\n#Person2#: you know that I care for you. I---I'm proud of you.\n#Person1#: Don't cherish your words, dear.\n#Person2#: I---I don't feel like saying it.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person2# loves #Person1#. #Person2# keeps dodging the question.","topic":"lovers' talk"}
{"fname":"train_2260","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't think the teacher had a right to say that. The teacher was wrong to have accused her in front of the whole class.\n#Person2#: You've got to be joking! It's the teacher's right to say anything wants, and if she saw Myra cheating, she certainly had the right to say so.\n#Person1#: I agree she had the right to say something, but I feel she should have done it privately.\n#Person2#: You're right. If I were the teacher, I wouldn't have done that.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the teacher shouldn't accuse a student in front of the whole class but do it privately. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"teachers accusing students"}
{"fname":"train_2261","dialogue":"#Person1#: Donna, you really shocked everyone at the party last night!\n#Person2#: You mean with my performance?\n#Person1#: Yes! We have all assumed that you were the quiet, shy type.\n#Person2#: I guess everyone has a few secrets up their sleeve.\n#Person1#: Where did you learn to sing like that?\n#Person2#: I was part of a band in school.\n#Person1#: You? Wow. And why don't you ever dress like that at work?\n#Person2#: Come on! This is work. Don't you think that would be a little weird?","summary":"#Person1# says everyone is shocked at #Person2#'s performance. #Person2# explains #Person2# never dresses like that at work because that's weird.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2262","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to meet you again sometime.\n#Person2#: That would be great. Actually, can I get your phone number, Ella? That's assuming you don't mind if I call you sometime.\n#Person1#: Anytime. You can reach me at 5558929.\n#Person2#: Ok, got it. I will call you sometime next week.\n#Person1#: Fine.\n#Person2#: It's time to go. Bye, Ella. Hope to see you soon\n#Person1#: Bye, Jason.","summary":"Jason asks for Ella's number and will call her sometime next week.","topic":"give phone number"}
{"fname":"train_2263","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! How are you.\n#Person2#: Not too well! I'm just to the doctor. I haven't been feeling too well over the last few days.\n#Person1#: What have you got? A cough? A cold?\n#Person2#: That's the funny thing. I don't what's wrong with me. I just feel exhausted.\n#Person1#: Perhaps you'Ve been working too hard. You do have a high-pressure job.\n#Person2#: Maybe. I haven't been able to keep my food down either. That's unusual.\n#Person1#: Well. I'm sure the doctor will be able to prescribe something to make you well again. Dr. Jameson is very good.\n#Person2#: Yes, he is. I'Ve make an appointment for 10 o'clock, so I'd better move along.\n#Person1#: OK. Hope you feel better soon. You should take it easy. I'm sure the doctor will prescribe rest, you know.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# hasn't been feeling well. #Person2# is going to see a doctor. #Person1# cheers up #Person2#.","topic":"talk about health"}
{"fname":"train_2264","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Susan, what are you coming as this year?\n#Person2#: Coming as?\n#Person1#: Yeah. . . for Halloween! We have a big office party tomorrow evening. There's a prize for best costume!\n#Person2#: Um. . . I have to confess, I haven't given it much thought. I'm from China and Halloween really isn't celebrated there.\n#Person1#: Really! You don't have some kind of Chinese ghost festival?\n#Person2#: Oh. . . Sure. We have an entire month! In traditional Chinese culture, Ghost Month is a period when the door between this world and beyond opens up and ghosts come back to earth for a visit.\n#Person1#: Cool! A whole month! What do you do during that month?\n#Person2#: Well, people sometimes set off firecrackers, some people burn paper money as an offering and many people go to a temple to burn incense. Mainly though, you need to feed the ghosts because they're hungry.\n#Person1#: Feed them?\n#Person2#: Yeah. . . we set up tables with food, fruit and drinks and offer that to the hungry ghosts.\n#Person1#: And then later everyone eats the food?\n#Person2#: Yes! How did you guess that?\n#Person1#: It makes sense, right? Who else is going to eat it?\n#Person2#: Good Point!\n#Person1#: But no dressing up like ghosts, right?\n#Person2#: No! So. . . is Halloween essentially the same thing as ghost month?","summary":"#Person1# asks Susan about her Halloween costume plan but Susan is from China and doesn't celebrate Halloween. She then tells #Person1# about Chinese ghost festival customs. Susan says China has an entire ghost month and people set off firecrackers and prepare food to feed ghosts.","topic":"ghost festival discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2265","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am trying to decide what school to apply to?\n#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?\n#Person1#: I am not sure. What's the difference between them?\n#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.\n#Person1#: Which is better?\n#Person2#: One isn't necessarily better than the other. It depends a lot on the school administration and the teachers.\n#Person1#: I hear you have to wear uniforms at private schools.\n#Person2#: Yes, sometimes.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between public schools and private schools.","topic":"comparison of schools"}
{"fname":"train_2266","dialogue":"#Person1#: welcome back! How was your vacation?\n#Person2#: it was fantastic, but I'm glad to be back! Being a tourist is really tiring!\n#Person1#: where did you end up going?\n#Person2#: because it's off-season, we got a really good package deal to Paris, so we went there.\n#Person1#: I've always wanted to go to Paris. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world! Did you go to the top?\n#Person2#: that was the first thing we did. I have a few pictures. Do you want to see them?\n#Person1#: sure. What's this one a picture of?\n#Person2#: oh, that's a picture of me on our fourth day of travelling. I'm standing next to a famous foundation in the centre of the city.\n#Person1#: you don't look very happy in that picture.\n#Person2#: no, by that time, I was sick of sightseeing. I had had enough of art galleries, cathedrals, fountains, statues, and palaces!\n#Person1#: so what did you do?\n#Person2#: we spent that afternoon walking around a flea market. We had a few coffees, watched a movie, and went for a swim in the pool at the hotel.\n#Person1#: my travel agent always reminds me to plan a day of relaxing for every 3 days of sightseeing. Did you go to the Louvre?\n#Person2#: of course! You can't go to Paris without going to their famous art gallery! I was surprised by how small the Mona Lisa was though.\n#Person1#: that's what everyone says! I can't wait to see it for myself some day.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s trip to Paris and shows #Person1# some pictures. #Person2# says by the time of one picture, #Person2# was sick of sightseeing but still enjoyed the trip to the art gallery and recommends #Person1# to go. #Person1# feels interested.","topic":"travel experience discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2267","dialogue":"#Person1#: I never understand why these shops have so much liquor.\n#Person2#: What do you mean? It's because it's much cheaper to buy liquor duty-free.\n#Person1#: But why? Why don't people like to buy shirts duty-free? Or shoes? I just don't understand why it's always liquor.\n#Person2#: Well, it's because in most countries liquor has a higher tax on it.\n#Person1#: You mean liquor has a higher tax than other things?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Didn't you know that?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't. How high is the tax?\n#Person2#: Well, it is different in different countries. But it's because of the high tax that buying liquor duty-free is such a good deal.\n#Person1#: Why would the government want to tax liquor so much?\n#Person2#: Liquor is considered a luxury item. And also, it is considered as something that isn't very healthy. So if people want to buy it, the government thinks it has the right to tax it.\n#Person1#: That's why a lot of people buy cigarettes here too, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Of course. Cigarettes are also taxed very heavily.","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# that the duty-free shops sell so much liquor. #Person2# explains liquor is considered luxurious and unhealthy so liquor has a higher tax on it, which makes buying liquor duty-free a good deal.","topic":"liquor discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2268","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you learn at the workshop you went to yesterday? Do you think it was worth the investment to go?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I really got a lot of the session. The workshop topic was resolving personal problems. It was led by a professional human resources director. The teacher had a lot of experience, and I think we were all given a really good base to start with.\n#Person1#: The workshop was only one afternoon long, do you really think you can learn that much in only a couple of hours?\n#Person2#: It depends on the topic, the teacher, and the way the course is set up. Yesterday, even though we only had a short time to discuss the issues, the workshop got us all thinking. We learned some very basic, but very useful methods of dealing with personnel issues.\n#Person1#: Sounds like you really learned a lot.\n#Person2#: I did. . . I just hope I can implement all these great ideas that we shared.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# learned a lot at the workshop but #Person1# doubts it. #Person2# assures #Person1# that even though they had a short time, they started to think and learned useful methods.","topic":"workshop discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2269","dialogue":"#Person1#: How come you're still up? Shouldn't you be asleep by now?\n#Person2#: I've been having a hard time sleeping lately.\n#Person1#: As far as I know, insomnia is usually caused by stress. Are you stressed at all?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm really worried about my grades. I didn't think this course would be so stressful.\n#Person1#: You're a good student. I'm sure you can do well. What you need to do is to relax.\n#Person2#: You're probably right. I just wish it were that simple. How can I stop feeling so anxious all the time?\n#Person1#: Taking a Taiji class or learning some relaxation techniques can help you cope with your stress.\n#Person2#: I don't really have time to learn anything new. I need to spend my time studying!\n#Person1#: You need to take some breaks throughout the day. Studying all day isn't very usually effective.\n#Person2#: You're right. I usually end up staring at my computer or checking my email instead of doing my work for class.\n#Person1#: Besides, it's not difficult to learn Taiji. In fact, I can teach you a move that's supposed to help you fall asleep! You just have to sit down like this, bend over and breath in deeply.\n#Person2#: That's fantastic. I'm going to go try that out in my room now. good night!\n#Person1#: Good night, sleep tight ; don't let the bed bugs bite!","summary":"#Person2# has insomnia due to #Person2#'s stress about grades. #Person1# tells #Person2# to relax and suggests #Person2# learn Taiji. #Person1# teaches #Person2# a move to help #Person2# fall asleep and #Person2# will try it out.","topic":"insomnia"}
{"fname":"train_2270","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who got ripped off?\n#Person2#: Big time! A hacker broke into the company's files and got all her personal information. You really think it's completely safe?\n#Person1#: Well, maybe not 100 percent. I did hear about some tricks people use.\n#Person2#: Now we're getting to the truth.\n#Person1#: There are shills. A shill is someone who bids up the price of their own sale.\n#Person2#: See? And I bet that's easy to do online. Everybody's anonymous.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a person was ripped off by a hacker and they both think the Internet is unsafe.","topic":"Internet safety"}
{"fname":"train_2271","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm famished! Let's get some grub!\n#Person2#: I'm in the mood for some chips and salsa.\n#Person1#: Me, too! The chips here are so light and crispy.\n#Person2#: And they have tangy, freshly-made salsa, too. My mouth is watering already!\n#Person1#: I'll go get the chips. What do you want to drink?\n#Person2#: Surprise me.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to order. They will have chips.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_2272","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got anything for diarrhea?\n#Person2#: Yes, here you are. These tablets are very effective.\n#Person1#: How should I take this medicine?\n#Person2#: Take two tablets every six hours.\n#Person1#: I see. I'll follow your instructions.\n#Person2#: And take a good rest for a few days.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# the medicine for diarrhea and the instructions on taking it.","topic":"buy medicine"}
{"fname":"train_2273","dialogue":"#Person1#: Accounting, this is Mike.\n#Person2#: Mike, this is Leo in Sales. I was just calling to confirm our meeting tomorrow. Are we still on?\n#Person1#: Goodness! It's been so long I actually forgot. Let me see. . . yes, it is on my calendar.\n#Person2#: OK. See you at your office at 2:30.\n#Person1#: Right, see you then!","summary":"Leo calls Mike to confirm their meeting tomorrow.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_2274","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: I'd like to see some coats. Would you recommend me some of them?\n#Person1#: Sure. Come to look at these styles. They sell very well.\n#Person2#: Which models do you sell the most?\n#Person1#: How about these? They are the current bestsellers.\n#Person2#: I like this style, but I don't like its color. Do you have this coat in yellow?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will find one for you. Here you are. It's made of exceptionally good quality, pure wool, and is very soft.\n#Person2#: It looks nice.\n#Person1#: Yeah, this is the latest model. If you like it, you can try it on.","summary":"#Person2# wants to see some coats. #Person1# recommends the current bestsellers and finds a yellow one for #Person2#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2275","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's going on?\n#Person2#: Nothing really, you?\n#Person1#: I'm throwing a party next Saturday.\n#Person2#: Is that right?\n#Person1#: Yeah, are you going to come?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, I can't.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: I don't really want to.\n#Person1#: Well, why don't you?\n#Person2#: I hate going to parties.\n#Person1#: Well, that's okay.\n#Person2#: Yeah, sorry.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a party. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# hates parties.","topic":"party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2276","dialogue":"#Person1#: the bathroom looks lovely. Did you redecorate it yourself or did you get someone in to do it for you?\n#Person2#: I did it myself. I went online and found a lot of website devoted to home improvement. Then I went to DIY shop and bought everything I needed. I'm sure I saved a lot of money by doing it mys\n#Person1#: so, let's see. You have put new tiles on the floor and replaced a few tiles on the walls. You'Ve also added a small cupboard for toiletries. The bath, shower and waterbasin are the sam\n#Person2#: yes, they are. I gave them a good clean. They are in good condition and don't need to be replaced.\n#Person1#: how long did it take you to do the tiling.\n#Person2#: as I hadn't done it before, I had to keep referring to information I got from the internet. Doing the floor tiles took a whole day-from early morning to right through to the evening. The\n#Person1#: I think you'Ve done a very good job. As least as good as a professional would do. Perhaps I can convince you to redo my bathroom?\n#Person2#: you'll be lucky! However, I'll print out the information I got from the internet and you can do it yourself.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# redecorated #Person2#'s bathroom on #Person2#'s own and how long it took to do so. #Person1# admires #Person2#'s work a lot.","topic":"room redecoration"}
{"fname":"train_2277","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good Morning. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Good Morning, I have a bad cough, and I want to see an internist.\n#Person1#: Do you have a registration card?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. I'm a tourist.\n#Person1#: Then you need to register as a new patient. Can I have a look at you ID card? I need your name, age, occupation, address and contacting number.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Which kind of medicine do you prefer, western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine?\n#Person2#: I'd like to try traditional Chinese medicine. I heard it really works quite well if you know what you're doing.\n#Person1#: All right. Yes, he does. The registration fee is 7 yuan, please.","summary":"#Person2# wants to see an internist and registers as a new patient with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2# prefers traditional Chinese medicine.","topic":"hospital registration"}
{"fname":"train_2278","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is that the Peace Restaurant?\n#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'd like a table for six at 7:00 this evening. Can you arrange it for us?\n#Person2#: Just a minute. I'll check if there is any availability. I'm sorry, sir. There isn't any table left for 7:00, but we can give you one at 8: 00. Would you like to make a reservation at that time?\n#Person1#: Let me see. It seems a little late.\n#Person2#: Usually, the restaurant will be quieter at that time.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll change the time to 8: 00.\n#Person2#: Very good, sir. A table for 6 at 8: 00 this evening. May I have your name, please?\n#Person1#: It's John.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Bye.","summary":"John calls to book a table at 7:00 but #Person2# can only give him one at 8:00. John changes the time to 8:00.","topic":"book a table"}
{"fname":"train_2279","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I would like to speak with Ryan.\n#Person2#: This is Ryan. How may I help you?\n#Person1#: Ryan, this is Malia, and I am afraid that I am feeling a bit under the weather.\n#Person2#: Do you know what the problem is?\n#Person1#: I have a horrible rash from poison oak.\n#Person2#: Have you had it a long time?\n#Person1#: The doctor said that I probably have had it a few days.\n#Person2#: Have you been using anything for it?\n#Person1#: I bought some over-the-counter lotion, and I am taking an antihistamine.\n#Person2#: That will probably take care of your symptoms. I'll see you tomorrow.","summary":"Malia tells Ryan about her physical condition. Malia got a rash and applied some treatment. Ryan will see her tomorrow.","topic":"ailments consultation"}
{"fname":"train_2280","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's play a little game. I'll describe someone and you try to guess who it is.\n#Person2#: Ok. I'm really bored at the moment.\n#Person1#: Ok. This man is tall and slim. He's got blue eyes and curly brown hair.\n#Person2#: Does he have a moustache or a beard?\n#Person1#: Good question. Yes, he has a moustache, but no beard.\n#Person2#: Sounds like Mike, is it?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. You describe someone we both know.\n#Person2#: Right. She's not very tall and she's quite plump. She's got blonder hair, but I don't know what color her eyes are.\n#Person1#: Is she attractive? I don't think I know anyone like that.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't find her attractive, but I'm sure you will disagree.\n#Person1#: I like slim girls, so I doubt I would find a plump girl attractive. You'll have to give me some more information.\n#Person2#: She's got tiny feet and wears really unfashionable shoes. In fact, she wears unfashionable clothes too.\n#Person1#: This doesn't sound like anyone I know. I give up. Teel me who she is.\n#Person2#: She's your mother!\n#Person1#: How embarrassing! I don't even recognize a description of my own mother! How important do you think appearance is?\n#Person2#: I think that unfortunately it's more important than a person's character. Advertising and stuff tells us that we have to be attractive. I think it's wrong, but that's the way the world is now.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid you're right. I chose my girlfriend because she has a wonderful personality.\n#Person2#: Well, you certainly didn't choose her because of her looks! Hey, I was joking! Don't hit me!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# play a game of describing someone and asking each other to guess who it is. After two rounds, they start to talk about the importance of one's appearance. They both agree that a person's personality is more important than appearance.","topic":"play guessing games"}
{"fname":"train_2281","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could we borrow the company van for a fundraiser this weekend?\n#Person2#: That would be a possibility. Where is this fundraiser taking place?\n#Person1#: It is in the hotel ballroom down the street.\n#Person2#: Do you need it for the whole weekend?\n#Person1#: We will need it for both days.\n#Person2#: We will need to know who will be driving the van.\n#Person1#: The van will be driven by Mary and me.\n#Person2#: It needs to be back on Sunday night. Can you arrange for that?\n#Person1#: Oh yeah, no problem. Would you mind if we borrowed a few of the chairs from the lunchroom.\n#Person2#: Just keep track of everything and get it all back where you took it from by Sunday evening.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow the company van for a fundraiser and also asks for some chairs. #Person2# agrees but asks #Person1# to bring them back by Sunday evening.","topic":"borrow a venue"}
{"fname":"train_2282","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to send this parcel to Australia.\n#Person2#: Certainly. Could you put it on the scales, so I can check the weight?\n#Person1#: Sure. It's not very heavy.\n#Person2#: That's 850 grams. The coasts depends on how you would like to send it.\n#Person1#: I see. What are the options? I suppose airmail is faster and more expensive than surface mail.\n#Person2#: That's right. Sending it by airmail will cost twelve dollars and sending it by surface mail will cost eight dollars.\n#Person1#: How long will it take to get there?\n#Person2#: Airmail should take four or five days and surface mail should take about two weeks.\n#Person1#: It that case, I'll send it by airmail. I'd like to send it as a registered parcel.\n#Person2#: No problem. That's one dollar extra.\n#Person1#: Thanks very much. There's thirteen dollars.\n#Person2#: There's you receipt. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# airmail is more expensive but faster than surface mail. #Person1# decides to send a registered parcel to Australia by airmail.","topic":"send a parcel"}
{"fname":"train_2283","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. Are you ready to order now?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to try Chinese food. But I don't know anything about it.\n#Person1#: Chinese food is divided into eight big cuisines, such as Cantonese food, Sichuan food, Fujisan food, etc. Our restaurant is famous for Sichuan style.\n#Person2#: Is there any difference between Cantonese food and Sichuan food?\n#Person1#: Yes. Cantonese food is lighter while Sichuan food is spicy and hot.\n#Person2#: Really? I like hot food. Can you make a few suggestions?\n#Person1#: How about the eggplant and minced pork in dry red chili sauce and the'Tofu'beancurd? They are our specialties.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll have them. Is there any soup?\n#Person1#: Yes. Sour soup of Sichuan style. It's our chef's recommendation.\n#Person2#: That's fine. I'll have a try.\n#Person1#: Sir, your dish will take 5 minutes to prepare. While waiting, would you like anything to drink?\n#Person2#: Martini, please.\n#Person1#: OK, sir. We'll try our best to serve you as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person2# wants to try Chinese food and asks #Person1# for suggestions. #Person1# introduces the main cuisines of Chinese food and recommends some hot food to meet #Person2#'s preference. #Person2# accepts.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_2284","dialogue":"#Person1#: We did a survey on your job performance.\n#Person2#: How did I do?\n#Person1#: Not so good. Lots of complains.\n#Person2#: Really? I thought I was doing well.\n#Person1#: Your performance so far is not quite in line with what we expect for our executives. I hope I'Ve made my point.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2#'s job performance isn't satisfying, despite #Person2#'s opposite opinion.","topic":"job performance"}
{"fname":"train_2285","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you carrying fresh fish?\n#Person2#: Yes we do. Check the meat department. There is a fish counter there too.\n#Person1#: I already looked, but did not see anything.\n#Person2#: Let me show you.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: See, it's right over there.\n#Person1#: Oh, gosh. I didn't see it.\n#Person2#: That's all right.","summary":"#Person1# asks for fresh fish. #Person2# shows #Person1# the fish counter.","topic":"ask for something"}
{"fname":"train_2286","dialogue":"#Person1#: What an amazing film! I can't remember the last time I felt this good coming out of a movie theater!\n#Person2#: I know what you mean. Robert Redford is my favorite actor, so I knew I would like it.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but there were so many little things that were cool - the music, the lighting, the way the camera kept moving around... I don't think I've ever seen a more interesting film.\n#Person2#: It definitely got me thinking. Also, there was one pan in the middle that was pretty sad...\n#Person1#: Oh, don't remind me! I cried that whole time!\n#Person2#: Come on. Let's get some coffee and pie and keep talking!\n#Person1#: Great idea!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss a movie they just finished. Both of them think it's amazing and interesting.","topic":"movie discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2287","dialogue":"#Person1#: 6652-767.\n#Person2#: Hello. Could I speak to Alistair, please?\n#Person1#: Speaking. Is that you, Bill?\n#Person2#: Hello yes, it's me. I didn't recognize your voice.\n#Person1#: I've got a bit of cold. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, we're meeting Bob's girlfriend and her parents tonight giving them dinner. I've just opened the box of champagne glasses and there are two glasses missing. Have you got a set you can lend to me, by any chance?\n#Person1#: Sure, sure, glad to. When do you need them?\n#Person2#: Well, can I come over in a quarter of an hour? I've got to go to Marilyn's for some sugar first - I've run out of that as well.\n#Person1#: Is that all you need? Anything else you are short of?\n#Person2#: No, I think I'm all right otherwise. Thanks a lot, Alistair. See you in a bit.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Bill phones Alistair to borrow a set of champagne glasses because he will invite Bob's girlfriend and her parents to have dinner. Alistair agrees to help and they schedule the time.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_2288","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon! Dr. Perkins' office.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon. I'd like to speak to the doctor. Is he in?\n#Person1#: Who is that calling, please?\n#Person2#: My name is Li Hong. I'm from China.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. Dr. Perkins is now at an important meeting and can't answer your call.\n#Person2#: I'm an exchange scholar. Dr. Perkins asked me to give a lecture. There are some details I want to discuss with him.\n#Person1#: I see, but you must speak to himself about that. Oh, well, if you leave your number, I'll tell him to ring you as soon as he is available.\n#Person2#: Thanks. My number is 7838298.","summary":"Li Hong phones to discuss the details of a lecture with Dr. Perkins. #Person1# says Perkins isn't available and will let him call Li back.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_2289","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mark? What were you up to yesterday? I called you, but there wasn't anybody home. \n#Person2#: We went out to the stadium. Bob hadn't been to a game for a few weeks. \n#Person1#: How'd it go? Did we win? \n#Person2#: Nope, lost again. But, it was a good game. ","summary":"Mark tells #Person1# that he went to the stadium for a game yesterday.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2290","dialogue":"#Person1#: You've been in this country for a long time now. You must have noticed quite a few differences between living in Indonesia and living in England. What's the most obvious thing that you've noticed?\n#Person2#: In what way? Culturally or educationally?\n#Person1#: Well, let's begin with families.\n#Person2#: Oh, families. Yes, there's lots of differences.\n#Person1#: What sort of differences? Family size or customs?\n#Person2#: Well, in Indonesia, they have such a variety of types of people. Some of them are nuclear families. Some of them have quite a lot of children, depending on their religion.\n#Person1#: Does it depend on where they live?\n#Person2#: Yes, but then, of course, religion is also depending on their area.\n#Person1#: So which groups tend to have the largest families?\n#Person2#: Muslims usually have.\n#Person1#: Sort of 5 or 6 or bigger than that?\n#Person2#: Well, I left Indonesia a long time ago, but from the people that I know, I think 4 children is the average. Though there can be 6.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the differences between Indonesian families and English ones. #Person2# says the Indonesian tend to have more kids and Muslims usually have the biggest families.","topic":"cultural difference"}
{"fname":"train_2291","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got your schedule for this term, Monica?\n#Person2#: Yes, Yuri, I have. It's going to be quite a hard term.\n#Person1#: Really? What subjects are you taking?\n#Person2#: I've got culture studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30.\n#Person1#: Oh, 8:30. That's early. Do you have any classes after that?\n#Person2#: Yes. Straight after that at 10:00, I have a class on social change.\n#Person1#: That sounds OK. Do you have afternoons free?\n#Person2#: Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, I've got language development at 2:00 o'clock.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting. What other classes do you have?\n#Person2#: I've got education on Monday morning at 9:40 and communication studies on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's a lot of classes.\n#Person2#: I know. I hope they'll be good.","summary":"Monica discusses her schedule for this term with Yuri. Monica has a lot of classes scheduled and she thinks it's going to be a hard term.","topic":"term schedule discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2292","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Scott. How are you?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Rebecca. I'm tired.\n#Person1#: Well, don't go to bed so late.\n#Person2#: But I don't. I watch sports on TV and then I go to bed at about 9:15. The problem is I wake up really early.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: I take the boat to school now and it goes at 7:30 in the morning so my mom wakes me up at 6:44. I have breakfast and leave home at 7:00.\n#Person1#: So have you changed school then?\n#Person2#: Yes. The school on our island is for 6:00 to 11 year olds. Now I'm 12.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. So do you get home late in the evening?\n#Person2#: Quite late. The boat back home is 2 hours after school. My mom's sister lives near the school. So I go and have dinner at her house.\n#Person1#: When do you have time to do your homework?\n#Person2#: I usually find a quiet table on the boat. When I get home, I watch TV, listen to music or use the computer.","summary":"Scott tells Rebecca he's tired because he has to wake up early to catch the boat to school. Then he shares his schedule after changing school.","topic":"daily rountine"}
{"fname":"train_2293","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's raining again. Tom, bring me the umbrella.\n#Person2#: Well, mom. I'm sorry to tell you that I left it on the bus.\n#Person1#: Again? Don't you know that umbrella is expensive? You always leave our umbrellas on the bus, don't you?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, mom. I won't let it happen again.\n#Person1#: It's no use saying sorry. You should be more careful and remember to take the umbrella with you when you get off the bus next time, OK?\n#Person2#: OK. I won't lose anymore umbrellas, mom.\n#Person1#: Anyway, just give me your cellphone, then you won't focus on it and lose the umbrella. You are having trouble with your study because of your phone, too.\n#Person2#: OK, if you want.","summary":"Tom's mother blames Tom for losing the umbrella and takes away his cellphone to make him focus on real-life and study.","topic":"family member talk"}
{"fname":"train_2294","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Harry, it's great to see you again. I heard you have been traveling a lot recently.\n#Person2#: Yeah, over the past 80 days. I've been to many countries in Africa.\n#Person1#: I really envy you. Did you ride a lion?\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I'm just kidding.\n#Person2#: Well I didn't ride a lion, but one time a mother elephant ran after me. And it was fun.\n#Person1#: Are you serious?\n#Person2#: No, I'm just kidding.\n#Person1#: You really frightened me.\n#Person2#: Well. I really miss the comforts of home. Now I just want to take a break. A long break.","summary":"#Person1# inquires Harry about his travel to Africa. Harry jokes about an elephant running after him and expresses his eagerness for a break.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2295","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you get to talk to the Browns about their trip to Venezuela?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, they said they had a great time.\n#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?\n#Person2#: They said it was extremely cool. They suggested that we take some warm clothes.\n#Person1#: Did you ask how the hotels were?\n#Person2#: It seems they're excellent and not expensive.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I've heard. Did they say if they had any language problem?\n#Person2#: Sometimes. They told me that hardly anybody speaks English, except the people on the hotels. But the staff of the hotels are helpful and friendly.\n#Person1#: Well, that's good. And did they buy much while they were there?\n#Person2#: No, they advised us not to buy clothes. They're much more expensive than in the states. But they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the Browns said the weather in Venezuela was cool and the hotels there were excellent, but they had language problems and advised them not to buy clothes.","topic":"traveling experience discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2296","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Joe, is there anything to eat? I'm starving.\n#Person2#: No, I thought there was a frozen pizza but it's gone. Um, Meg, why don't we get take out?\n#Person1#: Oh oK. Why don't we get Chinese food wongs quick?\n#Person2#: OK. Where is the?\n#Person1#: Oh it's on the notice board in the kitchen.\n#Person2#: Oh here it is. OK, what do you feel like having?\n#Person1#: I like the lemon chicken.\n#Person2#: Lemon chicken, OK, and the sweet and sour pork is always good, isn't it? What about some rice?\n#Person1#: Yeah, 2 orders of steamed rice and how about some vegetables.\n#Person2#: I don't care, fine. One serving of stir fried vegetables. Anything else?\n#Person1#: No, that should do it.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll call them.\n#Person1#: Good. Hey and ask them to make it quick I'm starving.","summary":"Meg and Joe talk about what to order. They will have lemon chicken, pork, rice, and stir-fried vegetables.","topic":"order take-out"}
{"fname":"train_2297","dialogue":"#Person1#: Queen's Theatre, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Do you have 2 tickets for the show this Saturday?\n#Person1#: Well, all the tickets have been sold out, but we still have a few for Wednesday evening and Tuesday afternoon.\n#Person2#: Wednesday evening is OK. Have you got 2 near the front?\n#Person1#: Let me see. Just 2 tickets near the back.\n#Person2#: How much are they?\n#Person1#: They are $8 each.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll take them.","summary":"#Person2# buys 2 tickets for a show with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"buy tickets"}
{"fname":"train_2298","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sit down, please, Mister Johnson. Can you tell me more about your school work?\n#Person2#: OK. My best subject was history and my second best was geography. However, my favorite subject was math and the results I got in my math paper were often quite good.\n#Person1#: Do you think that these subjects will help you get this job?\n#Person2#: Of course. I understand that you produce computers and prepare software, and working with computers needs a logical mind rather than great skills in math. That's especially true when it comes to writing programs. And I think my results show that I have such abilities.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, I've enjoyed our talk. We'll inform you of our decision in a week.\n#Person2#: Great, as I'll have to go back to my college 10 days later.","summary":"#Person1# gives Johnson a job interview. Johnson says he is good at history, geography, and math, and thinks his background qualifies him for the job. #Person1# will inform Johnson of the results soon.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2299","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you fix me a cup of tea, Johnny?\n#Person2#: Well... uh... how about a glass of juice instead?\n#Person1#: No. I'd like tea. Can you put it in my favorite cup? You probably washed it...\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Well, uh, about your mug...\n#Person1#: I'll find it... Where are all the floral pattern plates? And dad's Yankee's mug?","summary":"#Person2# insists on treating #Person2# a tea.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_2300","dialogue":"#Person1#: IBA, Jane speaking. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to speak to someone regarding my card.\n#Person1#: Sorry, I'm not quite sure if I understand. In what way, Sir? Has your card been stolen?\n#Person2#: No, no. Nothing at all like that. It's just that I applied for a credit card with you a while ago, my application was accepted, but I'm still waiting for my card.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see, Sir. Well, it does take 5 working days to issue and post the card.\n#Person2#: Yes, my application was accepted last Friday. Now it's Wednesday, that's more than 5 days.\n#Person1#: Sorry, Sir, but it's 5 working days. This does not include weekends, so your card should be with you later this week.\n#Person2#: Of course! How silly of me! Yes, 5 working days would mean this Friday, at the earliest. I see. I'm sorry to trouble you.\n#Person1#: It's no trouble at all, Sir. Is there anything else I can help you with today?\n#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I again apologise for the misunderstanding, bye for now.","summary":"#Person2# is calling because he hasn't received his card. Jane tells him that it takes 5 working days to issue and post the card and helps him to distinguish the difference between days and working days.","topic":"working days"}
{"fname":"train_2301","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello? This is John Smith.Can I speak to Mr.White, please?\n#Person2#: This is Mr.White speaking.\n#Person1#: Hi. I understand that you have a house for sale, haven ' t you?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I ' d like to know more about it.\n#Person2#: Can you come to my office this afternoon at 3 o ' clock?\n#Person1#: OK. I will be there.\n#Person2#: Thank you for calling.Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Mr.White asks John to come to his office to know more about Mr.White's house for sale.","topic":"house for sale"}
{"fname":"train_2302","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, gosh! I feel everything around me is against me.\n#Person2#: Don't take it too hard. There are some tips you should know in job-hunting of 2010.\n#Person1#: Well, I am all ears. Maybe they are helpful.\n#Person2#: Firstly, you must always show your best to the interviewer. And secondly, try to avoid spamming through e-mails, because this will make the reader go crazy. The last but not the least, there is no substitute for pounding the pavement in such a digital age.\n#Person1#: I understand what you mean, and I will not upset myself. Face it.\n#Person2#: Good luck to us.","summary":"#Person1# is upset and thinks everything is against #Person1#. #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions and #Person1# will face the challenge.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_2303","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I ' m having a problem.\n#Person1#: What problem are you having?\n#Person2#: There have been charges made on my debit card that I didn ' t make.\n#Person1#: Do you have the statement for your card?\n#Person2#: Here it is.\n#Person1#: What are the charges you ' re referring to?\n#Person2#: The last four charges on the page.\n#Person1#: I ' m afraid we ' re going to have to investigate these charges.\n#Person2#: How long will an investigation take?\n#Person1#: I honestly don ' t know, but we will freeze payment on these charges.\n#Person2#: That sounds absolutely fantastic.","summary":"There have four charges made on #Person2#'s debit card that #Person2# didn't make. #Person2# will freeze payment on those charges.","topic":"charges"}
{"fname":"train_2304","dialogue":"#Person1#: Should we ask Jason to play? He's always watching movies on HBO.\n#Person2#: I guess we should invite him. I just hope he doesn't start talking about Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger again.\n#Person1#: Oh, come on! The game is better with three people. Anyway, if we don't ask him to play, he'll be mad.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you're right. We'll never hear the end of it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to invite Jason to play the game.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2305","dialogue":"#Person1#: Royal Hotel, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I urgently need a room for tomorrow night, and do you have any vacancies?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have. What kind of room would you like?\n#Person2#: I'd like a suite with an ocean view, please.\n#Person1#: No problem, sir.\n#Person2#: What is the price of the suite?\n#Person1#: It is $ 200 per night.\n#Person2#: It is a little high. I'm told that your hotel is offering discount now.\n#Person1#: Yes, but the offer ended yesterday. I'm sorry.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Then do you have anything less expensive?\n#Person1#: No, sir. So far it is the least expensive suite for tomorrow night.\n#Person2#: OK, I will take it. By the way, does the price include breakfast?\n#Person1#: Yes, it does. Now could I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name is David White.\n#Person1#: Would you kindly spell it for me?\n#Person2#: That is D-A-V-I-D, W-H-I-T-E.\n#Person1#: Thank you, I got it. And how long do you expect to stay?\n#Person2#: About three days.\n#Person1#: OK. Our check-in time is after 12:00. And see you tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Thank you. See you.","summary":"David White wants to reserve a suite with an ocean view and asks for a discount. #Person1# tells him the discount ended yesterday and it is the least expensive suite. David will stay for three days.","topic":"room reservation"}
{"fname":"train_2306","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I see the doctor?\n#Person2#: Yes, do you have an appointment?\n#Person1#: No, I don't.\n#Person2#: Well. The doctor doesn't see nobody without an appointment.\n#Person1#: Well, I am spending my vacation here and I have a stomachache and. . .\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Maybe we can fit you in at 3.\n#Person1#: I'd prefer to see him asap. If I have to wait for another 30 mins, I think I will faint from this unbearable pain in my stomach and. . .\n#Person2#: Oh, why didn't you say it's an emergency? Here, fill out this form and take a seat. I'll send you in next. You don't have insurance?\n#Person1#: No, not for this country.\n#Person2#: How about traveler's insurance?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't think I'd need it.\n#Person2#: Can you pay cash, then?\n#Person1#: Cash, credit card, cheque anything. I just have to see a doctor. I am in pain.\n#Person2#: All right, all right, relax. I am only trying to do my job.\n#Person1#: I know. I am sorry that I yelled at you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to see a doctor without making an appointment because #Person1# has an unbearable stomachache. #Person2# first wants to fit #Person1# in at 3 then will send #Person1# next after realizing it's an emergence.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_2307","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think about studying in the U. S. ?\n#Person2#: Well, for many international students, coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a daunting experience, especially when finding a house on campus or off campus.\n#Person1#: Do you have any advice?\n#Person2#: I think first of all for first-time students, coming and living on campus in dormitories can provide a certain level of security.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Uh, when you live off campus, there might be a certain amount of flexibility in choosing roommates that you might not have when living on campus.\n#Person1#: I will think over your advice.\n#Person2#: Well, of course, the choice is up to you. Good luck!\n#Person1#: I really appreciate your help.","summary":"#Person2# thinks studying in the U.S. is a daunting experience and advises first-time students to live on campus that provides a sense of security.","topic":"study overseas"}
{"fname":"train_2308","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order now, Sir?\n#Person2#: May I have the menu, please?\n#Person1#: Yes, here you go.\n#Person2#: I'd like to have some local specialties. Would you recommend for me, please?\n#Person1#: Sure, the Huanghe carp with sugar and vinegar is famous in our restaurant.\n#Person2#: OK. We'll take it.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: A fried crisp chicken and an eggplant with chili sauce.\n#Person1#: How about drink?\n#Person2#: Coffee, only black coffee,","summary":"#Person1# recommends Huanghe carp and vinegar. #Person2# will take it and also orders a chicken, eggplant, and coffee.","topic":"food ordering"}
{"fname":"train_2309","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bill. Bill! You gotta help me!\n#Person2#: What's wrong? Slow down or you are gonna give yourself a heart attack.\n#Person1#: Tomorrow is Christmas and I haven't bought my mom anything! I'm such a bad son!\n#Person2#: Take it easy! Let's go to the mall, window shop a little and see if there is anything she might like.\n#Person1#: That's just it! I don't know what to get her! Last year I got her a ring that was two sizes too big and a pair of shoes five sizes too small! I suck at getting presents for people.\n#Person2#: That's where you're making a big mistake! You can't just guess peoples'likes or sizes! Especially with clothes or jewelry. On top of that, I think that you should get your mom something that shows how much you love her. At the same time you should show her that you took the time and effort to look for something that she would really like!\n#Person1#: Yeah, you're right. When it comes down to it, I can be pretty tacky.\n#Person2#: Yeah, tell me about it. I know! Your mom is trying to learn Spanish, right? Why don't you get her a gift certificate for this great website I saw called SpanishPod.\n#Person1#: Now that's a great idea!","summary":"#Person1# asks for Bill's help to think of the Christmas gift for #Person1#'s mom. Bill thinks it's a mistake to buy clothes or jewelry because it's hard to guess people's likes or sizes. #Person1#'s mom tries to learn Spanish, Bill suggests #Person1# buying a gift certificate for a website called SpanishPod.","topic":"Christmas gift"}
{"fname":"train_2310","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you choose our company to apply for a job?\n#Person2#: I wish to have a job in which I can make good use of my strengths and have further improvement. And your company meets all my requirements.\n#Person1#: Have you got a clear idea about our company?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have purposefully done some homework in advance.\n#Person1#: Have you tried other companies?\n#Person2#: Actually, I have applied to several companies recently. But I am most satisfied with your company.\n#Person1#: Will you take a job which is not in line with your major?\n#Person2#: Admittedly, I hope it is a job in line with my specialty. But I will make the best effort to do the job whatever is assigned to me.\n#Person1#: How long would you work here if you were admitted?\n#Person2#: I would continue to work in the company as long as the job suits me well.\n#Person1#: Do you expect a high salary?\n#Person2#: In my mind, salary is not the most important thing.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the job in #Person1#'s company can make good use of #Person2#'s strengths. #Person2# is most satisfied with #Person1#'s company. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't care too much about the salary.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2311","dialogue":"#Person1#: Office software like Windows might be one of the best inventions in this information age. It saves us from so much work and makes the communication even around the world much easier.\n#Person2#: Fully agree. I do enjoy the convenience though I am still a beginner in using Excel. The latest office equipment is more type-functional. It combines fax machine, copy machine and printer in one. It saves a lot of place one machine instead of three.\n#Person1#: Yes, this machine is even smaller than those before.\n#Person2#: When will we get one of those?\n#Person1#: You know our boss always trying to save the last penny. We have to use up the equipment first.","summary":"#Person1# thinks office software makes global communication much easier. #Person2# agrees and talks about the latest office equipment which is type-functional.","topic":"office software"}
{"fname":"train_2312","dialogue":"#Person1#: So do you believe in palmistry?\n#Person2#: Palmistry? What is that?\n#Person1#: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm 4 to tell the future.\n#Person2#: Oh, you mean palm reading 5. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.\n#Person1#: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been able to tell a lot of accurate things about a person from his palm. Do you want me to take a look at your hand?\n#Person2#: Really? You've read books about it? Ok, then. But only if you want to.\n#Person1#: Ok, let's see, well, you've got a long life line, which is good, and the love line is strong. . .\n#Person2#: What else do you see? Will I be successful? Will I make a lot of money?\n#Person1#: Hmm, hard to say, wait, yes, it looks like you will do well in business, and your ambition will help you a lot, but. . .\n#Person2#: What? What is it? What's the matter?\n#Person1#: You seem to have a large gullibility line. You believe everything that you're told.\n#Person2#: Hey!","summary":"#Person2# doesn't believe in palm reading but #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# can tell accurate things from people's palm. Then #Person1# takes a look at #Person2#'s hand and #Person2# finally finds out #Person1# jokes on #Person2#.","topic":"palmistry"}
{"fname":"train_2313","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really hate to say this, but don't go away mad, just go away.\n#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day.\n#Person1#: Then, why didn't you try to prevent it in the beginning?\n#Person2#: Well. It's not all my fault, Anna. You are responsible, too.\n#Person1#: I don't want to argue anymore. Please get out of my life!\n#Person2#: I think we can still talk.\n#Person1#: No way! Please don't follow me around.\n#Person2#: Talk it easy, Anna. You really don't hate me. do you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Leave me alone!","summary":"#Person2# thinks Anna and #Person2# are both responsible for the argument. Anna asks #Person2# to go away.","topic":"argue"}
{"fname":"train_2314","dialogue":"#Person1#: Darling, I have news for you. Bobby and his wife, Evelyn, are going to have a baby soon.\n#Person2#: Really? I thought his wife couldn't have a baby.\n#Person1#: Actually they're expecting the baby to come on my birthday.\n#Person2#: Oh, what a coincidence! I bet Bobby must be very happy about it. He likes children and always wants a child of his own.\n#Person1#: In fact, they're both very excited about the coming baby. Evelyn imagines what their baby would be look like, since one parent is American and the other one is Chinese.\n#Person2#: Oh, right. Now I know why they would want to see our boy. It's hard to imagine the wonder! Are they expecting a boy or a girl?\n#Person1#: It's still a mystery. Because Evelyn is only three-month pregnant. But she begins to take her maternity leave now.\n#Person2#: Oh! You mean she doesn't have to work now? It's hard for young parents not to overreact, isn't it?","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Bobby and his wife Evelyn are going to have a baby soon and although Evelyn is only three-month pregnant she begins to take her maternity leave.","topic":"the coming baby"}
{"fname":"train_2315","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who is this on the water buffalo?\n#Person2#: That's my grand-father. He was a farmer. When he was young, he had to take the water buffalo to graze in the field.\n#Person1#: Oh yes, that was the best job in most farm families. That's where many of them learned to play the flute.\n#Person2#: My grandfather did that too. He used the time to study instead.\n#Person1#: That's interesting. Go on!\n#Person2#: My grand grandfather was a merchant who ran a small business. He couldn't afford to send my grand father to school.\n#Person1#: So he became a self-taught man?\n#Person2#: Right. Later he was a soldier and a fireman in the village. When he was middle aged, he became a great man, quite famous.\n#Person1#: In what field?\n#Person2#: As a leader of police officers in charge of the whole country.\n#Person1#: Is he still in that that type of work.\n#Person2#: No. He retired from that. He is a senator now.\n#Person1#: Would you want to be a senator?\n#Person2#: Well, maybe when I get old. But first I'll be a lawyer.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the man on the water buffalo is #Person2#'s grandfather who was a farmer. Then #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s grandfather's life experience and #Person2#'s grandfather is a senator now.","topic":"grandfather"}
{"fname":"train_2316","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bob. Can I have the book back I lent to you last month?\n#Person2#: Oh! I forgot all about it. Of course you can have it back, John. I'm sorry about the delay.\n#Person1#: Well, it doesn't matter. I almost forgot it too if it is not for Peter who asked me about it this coming.","summary":"John asks Bob to return his book. Bob is sorry for the delay.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_2317","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you recommend a resort to me?\n#Person2#: What about the Yellowstone National Park?\n#Person1#: Have you ever been there?\n#Person2#: Yes. The scenery is so breathtaking.\n#Person1#: What is especially impressive?\n#Person2#: There are thousands of hot springs and fountains. The park is known for them.\n#Person1#: Is there a waterfall?\n#Person2#: Yes. The well-known Yellowstone Waterfall is formed when the Yellowstone Lake falls down into the Yellowstone Canyon.\n#Person1#: What an attractive place! How can I get there?\n#Person2#: You can take No. 2 bus.","summary":"#Person2# recommends the Yellowstone National Park to #Person1# and thinks the hot springs and fountains are impressive.","topic":" Yellowstone National Park"}
{"fname":"train_2318","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, charlie, are you busy this evening?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I'm afraid that I've got plans tonight.\n#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm going to my parents'house for my father's birthday.\n#Person1#: How old is he today?\n#Person2#: It's his 50th birthday.\n#Person1#: Well, wish him a happy birthday for me.\n#Person2#: Sure thing. What are your plans for the evening?\n#Person1#: I was just thinking of going to a movie tonight.\n#Person2#: Well, if you can wait until tomorrow night, I'll go with you then.\n#Person1#: Sorry, I've got people coming over tomorrow night.\n#Person2#: Sounds like this weekend just isn't going to work out for us.\n#Person1#: Sounds that way. Maybe some other time then?\n#Person2#: Sure. Hey, I'm sorry, but I've got to get going.\n#Person1#: Yeah, me, too. It's about time I made a move.\n#Person2#: Say hello to your friends for me.\n#Person1#: Likewise. See you later.\n#Person2#: Bye!","summary":"#Person1# wants to invite Charlie to go to a movie but Charlie is going to his parents' house to celebrate his father's 50th birthday. They will see a movie another time.","topic":"movie invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2319","dialogue":"#Person1#: How would you describe your ideal job?\n#Person2#: I think the job should make use of the professional experience I have obtained, and offer me opportunity for advancement.\n#Person1#: Why do you think you might like to work for our company?\n#Person2#: I feel my background and experience are a good fit for this position and I am very interested. What's more, your company is outstanding in this field.\n#Person1#: What makes you think you would be a success in this position?\n#Person2#: My graduate school training combined with my experience as an intern should qualify me for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.\n#Person1#: How do you know about this company?\n#Person2#: Your company is very reputed in this city. I heard much praise to your company.","summary":"#Person2# describes the ideal job to #Person1# and explains why #Person2# wants to work for #Person1#'s company. #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s school training and experience qualify #Person2# for this job.","topic":"job interview."}
{"fname":"train_2320","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you an outgoing person, or more reserved?\n#Person2#: I wouldn't call myself outgoing. I used to be very shy when I was little, and it seems that I get a little more relaxed a-round people year after year, and have more fun in groups.\n#Person1#: Are you more of a follower or a leader?\n#Person2#: I don't try to get in front of people and lead them, particularly. I'd rather cooperate with everybody else, and get the job done by working together.\n#Person1#: What basic principles do you apply to your life?\n#Person2#: Not to put off till tomorrow what you can do today. I've found out that time and money get away very easily, you think you have them, and they're gone! Putting things off just makes it worse later, so even if it's hard at the time, I try to get things done that day and not let them go.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person2# is not outgoing and #Person2# would rather cooperate with others. #Person2# tells that the basic principle #Person1# applies to #Person1#'s life is not to put off.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_2321","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products.\n#Person1#: Did you have anything specific in mind?\n#Person2#: Well, to be honest, I mostly use Sarah Winter products now. But I'm not happy with them. So I would like to change companies.\n#Person1#: Well, you made a good choice. Coming to us, I mean. We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and moisturizers.\n#Person2#: What do you have in foundation?\n#Person1#: Our foundation is very high quality, only the finest ingredients. It will moisturize your skin and it has a sun block rating of 8.\n#Person2#: What colours do you have in foundation?\n#Person1#: Let me show you. We have this rose colour. We also have different shoes of beige.\n#Person2#: The color I use now is rose. How much does this rose foundation cost? The 100ml bottle.\n#Person1#: ln this size, we sell it for 53. 95.\n#Person2#: Wow! That's expensive.\n#Person1#: What you're paying for, Ma'am, are the ingredients. It is a very high quality product.\n#Person2#: I understand.","summary":"#Person2# wants to stop using Sarah Winter products. #Person1# recommends the foundation and shows the one in rose color to #Person2#. #Person2# asks the price and thinks it's expensive.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2322","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss, please give something to drink.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, sir. What kind of drink do you want?\n#Person1#: Do you have whisky?\n#Person2#: Yes, but you have to pay for it.\n#Person1#: Well, in that case please give me some free drink.\n#Person2#: Wait a minute, I will bring you some juice.","summary":"#Person1# wants some free drink and #Person2# will bring him some juice.","topic":"free drink"}
{"fname":"train_2323","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Drake, I'm pleased to do business with your company.\n#Person2#: We're glad to be able to offer our services to your business, Mrs. Wayne.\n#Person1#: Your company is very well respected. About how long have you been in business?\n#Person2#: Almost twenty years. We were the first total PR services company of our kind in California.\n#Person1#: And this is your company's head office?\n#Person2#: Well, yes, but now we have six offices in California alone.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. Isn't your company part of ARE Corporation?\n#Person2#: That's right. We are their sole PR sector business.\n#Person1#: That's not bad. How long have you been in PR?\n#Person2#: Not long actually. So I'm sure I will learn a lot from our cooperation.","summary":"Mrs. Wayne will do business with Mr. Drake and asks him some information about the company and Mr. Drake's working experience.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_2324","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I have a problem.\n#Person1#: What's your problem?\n#Person2#: I owe fees, but a bank statement never came in the mail about it.\n#Person1#: I apologize for the inconvenience.\n#Person2#: I have no idea about the fee, so my fees went up.\n#Person1#: I understand your problem.\n#Person2#: Will you be able to solve my problem?\n#Person1#: I'm going to cancel the fees you owe.\n#Person2#: So, I don't have to pay any of it?\n#Person1#: The initial fee still must be paid.\n#Person2#: That's fabulous. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# owes fees but #Person2# has never received any bank statement. #Person1# will help #Person2# to cancel the fees.","topic":"fees"}
{"fname":"train_2325","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy some jewellery.\n#Person2#: What kind of jewellery do you like to have?\n#Person1#: I should like to look at some bracelets.\n#Person2#: May I show you gold ones or jade ones?\n#Person1#: Jade ones.\n#Person2#: OK, here they are.\n#Person1#: What's the price for this one?\n#Person2#: Eight hundred yuan.\n#Person1#: How about seven hundred yuan?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, we only sell at fixed prices.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll take it.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a Jade bracelet and asks for its price. #Person2# tells the price is fixed.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2326","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Mr. Brown, this is your bed, and as you can see, there are three other beds in the ward. Have you got everything you need?\n#Person2#: Yes, nurse, I think so. I followed the hospital's advice, and I've only brought a few belongings with me.\n#Person1#: Good, you can see the reasons why we ask you to do that, the cupboard is really very small.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. They are only afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00, but remember that only two people can see you at the same time. I see. What other rules are there?\n#Person1#: Yes. We start pretty early. We wake you at 6 o'clock and breakfast is at 8 o'clock, lunch is at noon, there is tea at 3:30 and supper at 6 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's very different from what I have been used to. You'd better tell me the rest of the rules here.\n#Person1#: Yes. Well, you can see the no smoking sign, we don't allow smoking in the wards, and the same goes for alcohol. However, if you do need to smoke, there are special lounges.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't smoke, so it doesn't affect me.\n#Person1#: Good.","summary":"Mr. Brown has brought a few belongings regarding the hospital's advice. Then the nurse informs him of the rules which include visiting hours and meal schedules. Smoking and alcohol are also forbidden.","topic":"rules in the hospital"}
{"fname":"train_2327","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I don't know what's the matter with me. I'm always feeling tired, I'm usually worn out at the end of the day.\n#Person1#: I see. Let me take your pulse rate first.","summary":"Mrs. White feels tired and #Person1# takes her pulse rate.","topic":"doctor interrogation"}
{"fname":"train_2328","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of people suing McDonalds for making them fat?\n#Person2#: Well. Its food doesn't make you fat. But eating too much of it does! How about chocolate and ice cream? Are they all responsible? It's silly!","summary":"#Person2# thinks it's silly that people sue McDonalds for making them fat.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_2329","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mark was looking for you this morning. He wanted to know if you had decided when to go to the museum. And he seemed quite eager to meet you.\n#Person2#: My goodness, I don't know how many times he's talked about it. When did he become such a nagger?","summary":"#Person1# tells Mark was eager to meet #Person2#. #Person2# thinks Mark is a nagger.","topic":"nagger"}
{"fname":"train_2330","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh god! Look at the mess. Somebody's broken in. The back door's open.\n#Person2#: They mustn't have got in that way. I locked it.\n#Person1#: What about the windows? The bathroom window is open. Surely they must have climbed through that.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Wow, the television is gone.\n#Person1#: They must have had a car or a truck.\n#Person2#: My camera's here, but the radio's gone. Nothing else has been stolen. All your jeweler is here, but our daughter's toy is broken.\n#Person1#: Thank goodness. They can't have been here long.\n#Person2#: No, I think we must have disturbed them. They must have heard us coming and got out of the bathroom window quickly.\n#Person1#: Yes, well, hurry up. We'd better phone the police.","summary":"Someone brokes in #Person1# and #Person2#'s house and the television and radio are gone. They will phone the police.","topic":"crime"}
{"fname":"train_2331","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are pills for everything now, aren't there?\n#Person2#: Almost everything. There are pills for colds and pills for headaches.\n#Person1#: There are pills for seasickness and pills for airsickness. Those are the same, aren't they? Being sick on a ship is like being sick on a plane, isn't it? I suppose so. There are pills to make you sleepy.\n#Person2#: And there are pills to keep you awake.\n#Person1#: But they're bad for your health, aren't they?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: There is a pill to make you hungry, isn't there?\n#Person2#: I don't know. But there are pills to keep you from being hungry. They're for people who want to lose weight.\n#Person1#: There's a pill for almost everything, isn't there?\n#Person2#: But there aren't any pills to learn languages, are there?","summary":"#Person1# thinks there are pills for everything such as for colds, headaches, and so on. But #Person2# reminds #Person1# that there are no pills for learning languages.","topic":"pills"}
{"fname":"train_2332","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Uncle Smith.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Cathy.\n#Person1#: I want to have a dinner party to celebrate my birthday. Would you come?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, Cathy. What time?\n#Person1#: Next weekend, on Saturday.\n#Person2#: Saturday do you say?\n#Person1#: If that's all right with you.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm busy then. I've already had plans.\n#Person1#: What about Sunday?\n#Person2#: I'm sure it will be all fight.\n#Person1#: Good, you'd better around 6:30 or 7:00, we'll heve time to chat a while.","summary":"Uncle Smith invites Cathy to his birthday party. Cathy will be busy on Saturday so they agree on Sunday.","topic":"birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_2333","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look a bit dull today. What's up? \n#Person2#: Well, my mum lost her job yesterday. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Well, I heard that registered urban unemployment rate reached 4 percent this year, with more than half being women. \n#Person2#: The supply outstrips the demand in the job market and women are in a disadvantageous position as a whole. \n#Person1#: Yeah, it's true. What is she going to do? \n#Person2#: Well, she is thinking of doing some household cleaning or baby sitting in the community. \n#Person1#: That's not bad. It could be a short-term alternative. Your mum can look for another one when the market improves. Things will work out eventually. \n#Person2#: Thank you. I just hope she won't feel pressed. ","summary":"#Person2# looks dull because #Person2#'s mom lost her job. Then #Person1# and #Person2# discuss gender discrimination for women in the job market.","topic":"job market"}
{"fname":"train_2334","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Michael, how's it going? \n#Person2#: Well, things are all right. \n#Person1#: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like? \n#Person2#: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except this girlfriend. \n#Person1#: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend? \n#Person2#: She came over last weekend. She is a nice girl but there's something about her voice that really creeps me out. I tried to smile and be polite, but the whole time all I could think was 'what's wrong with your voice? ' \n#Person1#: Well, I guess it might take some time to get used to. \n#Person2#: I doubt it. Last time was an oral train wreck. Listening to her talk is like chewing tin foil. \n#Person1#: Oh come on, it's not that bad. \n#Person2#: No, it's so much worse. And tonight they invited me out to dinner. I really have no idea how I'm going to pull it off. \n#Person1#: Rough. Maybe you can do the most of the talking. \n#Person2#: That's the plan. \n#Person1#: Good luck. ","summary":"Michael tells #Person1# about his new roommate Bob. Michael thinks listening to his girlfriend's talk is like chewing tin foil. #Person1# advises him to do the most of the talking in tonight's dinner.","topic":"roommate"}
{"fname":"train_2335","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you help me? I'd like to exchange this sweater. \n#Person2#: What's the problem with it? \n#Person1#: It was a birthday gift, but I don't really like it. I think I want something plainer. \n#Person2#: I see . . . Well, why don't you look around? \n#Person3#: I like these two, Allen. Try them on. \n#Person1#: OK. So, which one do you like? \n#Person3#: I like the red one much better than the black one. \n#Person1#: Really? How come? I kind of like the black one. \n#Person3#: The red one is longer and a little looser so it will be more comfortable. \n#Person1#: True . . . and it feels softer. \n#Person2#: And that color looks better on you. Actually, it's a better quality and it's the same price as the sweater you're exchanging. \n#Person1#: You've talked me into it! I'll take this one instead. \n#Person2#: No problem. I'll switch them for you. ","summary":"Allen wants to exchange the sweater and she tries the clothes on. #Person3# and #Person2# prefer the red but Allen likes the black. Allen finally switches to the red one.","topic":"exchange the sweater"}
{"fname":"train_2336","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think your speech was excellent. \n#Person2#: Was it? \n#Person1#: Sure it was. \n#Person2#: Thank you. It was really a challenge to speak before such a large audience, you know. \n#Person1#: But you did it and did it well! ","summary":"#Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s speech.","topic":"praise"}
{"fname":"train_2337","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor Hopkins, may I have a word with you?\n#Person2#: Sure, Meg. What's up?\n#Person1#: I gotta see for my report. I am wondering what I have done wrong. You know I have put a lot of time and energy to the report.\n#Person2#: Well, Meg. I understand you have made much effort on their report. Maybe that's why you are 2 days late to hand in the report. The due date is September third.\n#Person1#: Yes, professor. I am sorry about that.\n#Person2#: And this report is about the success of the Starbucks Coffee. In your report you have mentioned the company's management, selection of stores and service, but I am surprised that you didn't mention anything about its coffee. It's a coffee shop, Meg! Isn't the taste of its coffee the most important thing to its success?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I guess I have made a mistake by leaving it out.\n#Person2#: And figures are important too. You also need to add an actual figure, such as the monthly sales.\n#Person1#: You are quite right, professor.\n#Person2#: And why not do more research? Look for some figures and write the report again.\n#Person1#: Are you giving me another chance, professor?\n#Person2#: Seems like I am.","summary":"Hopkins tells Meg that Meg forgot to mention the coffee in the report which mainly talks about the success of Starbucks Coffee. Meg also needs to add an actual figure in the report.","topic":"revise the report"}
{"fname":"train_2338","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today I am interviewing 16-year-old Mike about his feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Mike. How can we save the environment?\n#Person2#: By saving water.\n#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?\n#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other suggestions?\n#Person2#: Yes, we shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper we save the forest where animals live.\n#Person1#: So, how can children recycle paper? I mean every day?\n#Person2#: Well, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.\n#Person1#: That's great, thanks for your ideas.","summary":"Mike thinks people can save the environment by using less water when washing dishes and taking a bath. He also suggests that children should recycle paper.","topic":"save the environment"}
{"fname":"train_2339","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to do tonight?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm going to stay at home and study. My final exam is coming up next week.\n#Person1#: Is it going to be difficult?\n#Person2#: It will be harder than the mid-term exam. I'm sure.\n#Person1#: Was the mid-term exam difficult?\n#Person2#: It was the most difficult exam that I'd ever had.\n#Person1#: Then maybe this one will be easier.\n#Person2#: Well. I'm going to spend more time studying for it than I did for the mid-term exam.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do after the exam?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe I'll look for a better job.\n#Person1#: What's the matter with this job?\n#Person2#: It isn't the worst job in the world. But it isn't the best job, either.\n#Person1#: Do you want to work for a bigger company?\n#Person2#: I want to get ahead. I want to make more money.","summary":"#Person2# will stay at home and study for the final exam, which will be harder than the mid-term exam. #Person2# may find a job after the exam.","topic":"plans"}
{"fname":"train_2340","dialogue":"#Person1#: London Hotel, how can I help you please?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room for this week in the name of Henry Brown.\n#Person1#: Fine. Would you like a single room, a double room or a twin room?\n#Person2#: Double, please. My son will be with me.\n#Person1#: OK. Could you tell me which day, sir?\n#Person2#: Wednesday to Friday. Now check out on Saturday morning.\n#Person1#: OK. What time will you be here on Wednesday?\n#Person2#: About 5:30 PM. Can we book a table for dinner? We'd like to eat about half an hour after we get there.\n#Person1#: Certainly.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# wants to book a double room from Wednesday to Friday and he also books book a table for dinner.","topic":"room reservation"}
{"fname":"train_2341","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome back to your student union radio station. I'm with Catherine, who just successfully climbed the Great Mountain, Mont Blanc. Actually, she once did. The same climb in 2007. Catherine, was it easier the second time around?\n#Person2#: In many ways. They were totally different experiences. The first time I went as part of an organized group. We took 4 days to reach the top. This year, I decided to go alone with just one overnight stop, actually you're never really alone. It's all been crowded up there. The first climb, was quite difficult is the weather was very changeable, and we found ourselves climbing in very cold windy conditions. The weather this time was wonderful. Plus. I spent a few days before in chamonix and got myself more used to the height. If it's certainly made it easier, you can also achieve the same thing by climbing some of the smaller mountains first.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm wondering if you have any useful advice for others? Planning on doing something similar.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not talking here about the physical condition you need to be in, or having the right equipment. That goes without saying, we should pay special attention to the extreme weather conditions. You really need to wear enough clothes to protect yourself from the cold and wind.","summary":"Catherine shares her two experiences of climbing the Great Mountain. The first time she was in a group and the weather was changeable. The second time the weather was wonderful. Catherine also reminds people of the extreme weather conditions.","topic":"climbing"}
{"fname":"train_2342","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can help the next person in line.\n#Person2#: That's me. I, I need to Mail this package.\n#Person1#: OK, great! Where is it going?\n#Person2#: It's going to Saint Louis, Missouri, and I needed to get there as fast as possible. It's my mother's birthday present, and her birthday is tomorrow. I don't want it to be late.\n#Person1#: OK sir, I can do that. Will have to deliver it overnight which will cost extra money? Let's see it will be $32.50 to get the package there tomorrow, will you pay with a credit card or cash?\n#Person2#: I have cash and please mark fragile on the box.\n#Person1#: What is in here, sir. Is there anything dangerous? any liquids or chemicals?\n#Person2#: No, there is just a box of chocolates and a cup. But I don't want the cup to break.\n#Person1#: OK, sir. We will have it leaving Atlanta and arriving in Saint Louis tomorrow, by way of Memphis. Here's your receipt and have a great day.","summary":"#Person2# wants to mail his mother's birthday present. #Person1# tells #Person2# it will cost extra money to deliver it overnight. #Person2# pays by cash and asks #Person1# to mark fragile.","topic":"delivery"}
{"fname":"train_2343","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh no, not again! This happens every day.\n#Person2#: What's wrong?\n#Person1#: Look at the mess, Jim. You have your supper and never do the washing up afterwards.\n#Person2#: I don't do the washing up. But I wash the car every week.\n#Person1#: I don't care about that. You never help me with the housework.\n#Person2#: That's not true, darling. I prepare your meals, right?\n#Person1#: Oh, so what? The kitchen's always a mess afterwards. You cook meals, and I do the rest everyday.\n#Person2#: Calm down. OK. I will do everything in our house from next weekend.","summary":"#Person1# complains that Jim doesn't do the housework except for preparing the meal. Jim promises to do everything next week.","topic":"housework"}
{"fname":"train_2344","dialogue":"#Person1#: I feel a little dizzy under such a big sun. Shall we go to a cafe to have a rest?\n#Person2#: Sure. Do you need any water?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: You know, we haven't toured all the places here. There is a statue from Tang dynasty at the end of this street, near a lake.\n#Person1#: If you really want to go, I can stay in a cafe and wait for you there.\n#Person2#: Well, I won't make you wait. Let me send you to the nearest clinic. I'll call the tourist center to ask about its location. Do you know where the travel brochure is? I can't find it in my bag.\n#Person1#: You just held it in your hand.\n#Person2#: Right, I might have thrown it into the dustbin. So where can I find a new one?\n#Person1#: We can ask for help from a passerby. Many of them had the travel brochure.\n#Person2#: Good idea.","summary":"#Person1# feels dizzy under a big sun and wants to take a rest. #Person2# will send #Person1# to the nearest clinic and #Person2# is looking for the travel brochure.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_2345","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you lift the toilet seat up when you go to the bathroom, please? I hate having to clean up after you all the time.\n#Person2#: Sorry about that. While we're on the topic, there are a few things you do that had been annoying me lately.\n#Person1#: Oh, really?\n#Person2#: Yeah, like when you leave the laundry in the washing machine, it makes the clothes smell bad.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm just busy doing all the chores around the house, since you're clearly too busy to do any of them yourself.\n#Person2#: Look, I didn't want to get into a fight. But you started it.\n#Person1#: Oh, honey, I'm sorry if I was rude.\n#Person2#: No, you're right. I need to start lending more of a hand around here.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to lift the toilet seat when going to the bathroom. Then #Person2# complains that #Person1# leaves the laundry in the washing machine.","topic":"argue about housework"}
{"fname":"train_2346","dialogue":"#Person1#: Intercity Flowers. How can I help?\n#Person2#: Hi, I'd like to send a dozen red roses to arrive at my apartment tomorrow for my grandparents' wedding anniversary, please.\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. I just need a few details to complete the order? What's your name, please?\n#Person2#: Obama Anthony.\n#Person1#: Mr. Anthony, have you ordered with us before?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. I've got a customer number. It is UR250BUT.\n#Person1#: Ah, yes. We will confirm your information later. If nobody answers the door tomorrow, what shall we do, sir?\n#Person2#: There will definitely be someone there.\n#Person1#: But just in case, sir? Can we leave them at the front door or with the neighbor?\n#Person2#: OK. Leave them with any neighbor. That will be fine.\n#Person1#: OK, sir. That's a dozen red roses for your apartment. That will be $43. 50.","summary":"Obama Anthony is booking red roses. #Person1# asks about his information and Obama thinks it will be fine to leave the flowers with any neighbor if no one answers the door.","topic":"book roses"}
{"fname":"train_2347","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, tell me something of yourself.\n#Person2#: What would you like to know, Mr. Green?\n#Person1#: What working experience have you get?\n#Person2#: In 2004, I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou. I started a sales representative. A year later, I was promoted to the position of sales manager. I had that job ever since, which is just over a year now.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. Irene, can you tell me why you plan to quit being a sales manager to work here as my assistant? Don't you like your present job?\n#Person2#: Frankly, some part of it I enjoy very much, but I prefer something more professional. It happens that I have a friend working here in this company. She told me the export department was to recruit an assistant. I felt very excited at this news. That's why I'm here.","summary":"Irene tells Mr. Green her working experience and that she quits being a sales manager because she prefers something more professional.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2348","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Nick, what are you up to?\n#Person2#: Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?\n#Person1#: Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don ' t know man.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it will be fun! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot. I also have a revolver that ' s really fun too! They have big targets at the range that we could use to practice and improve your aim.\n#Person1#: Yeah that would be cool! Maybe I can also have a try at other weapons like a machine gun or a shotgun! Maybe even a rocket launcher or an anti tank missile! Or what about a flame thrower!\n#Person2#: Whoa, take it easy there Rambo. Don ' t get carried away. These weapons are not toys, and you must first learn how to handle them properly. There are basic rules that you must abide by in order to be safe. For example, never handle a weapon that you haven ' t inspected yourself. Always make sure there isn ' t anything in the chamber, and never put your finger on the trigger unless you are ready to shoot!\n#Person1#: Wow, I didn ' t know! It always looks so cool and easy in the movies!\n#Person2#: The reality is different you know, running and firing a weapon is a lot harder than in the movies! So are you ready?\n#Person1#: Let ' s do it!","summary":"Nick introduces the guns he has in the shooting range to Rambo. Rambo thinks it is cool and wants to try other weapons. Nick tells him the rules and to be serious with the weapons.","topic":"shooting range"}
{"fname":"train_2349","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Galant. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi. I would like to get an internet plan for my house.\n#Person1#: Of course. We have three different plans with different prices you can choose from. The first one is the cheapest but most basic plan which is thirty dollars a month. This is for broadband internet with a download speed of five hundred and twelve kbps.\n#Person2#: I have no idea what kbps means. I just want to be able to get online, play games and chat with my friends. Oh, and watch movies online as well.\n#Person1#: Well, this connection might be a bit too slow for your needs. I suggest you get the premium package for fifty dollars a month which includes a connection speed of two megabytes. That way you can play games online without any lag. This package also includes a wireless router and a personal firewall absolutely free!\n#Person2#: Do I have to pay an installation fee?\n#Person1#: Lucky for you, this month we aren't charging our normal installation fee. You are saving yourself 100 bucks right there! And we'll throw in this pen drive!\n#Person2#: Awesome!","summary":"#Person1# introduces three different internet plans to #Person2# and recommends #Person2# to get the premium package according to #Person1#'s needs. Also, #Person2# can save the installation fee this month.","topic":"internet plan"}
{"fname":"train_2350","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to draw some money from my current account.\n#Person1#: How much do you want to draw?\n#Person2#: Well, I want to draw out 4, 000 yuan.\n#Person1#: OK! Do you take your bank card or bankbook with you?\n#Person2#: Yes! Here is my bankbook.\n#Person1#: OK. Please fill out this form first.\n#Person2#: Yes. Do I need to sign my name here?\n#Person1#: Sure. How do you want it?\n#Person2#: Well, I want 1, 000 yuan in traveler's checks and the rest in cash.\n#Person1#: All right. Here are the traveler's checks and money.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: Not at all.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to draw out 1000 yuan in traveler's checks and 3000 yuan in cash.","topic":"draw out money"}
{"fname":"train_2351","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm taking a date to a restaurant, so could you please direct me to a good one?\n#Person2#: But of course! How much are you thinking of spending on dinner?\n#Person1#: She deserves nothing but the best, of course.\n#Person2#: In that case, I would suggest our own hotel restaurant. The chef, the food, and the service are outstanding.\n#Person1#: I promised her I would take her out to a restaurant. Do you have another one in mind?\n#Person2#: You can always go to Gramercy Tavern. It's quite popular, despite its expensive entrees.\n#Person1#: Great food and lots of patrons? What more could I want? Please reserve a table for me.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. You're going to have a great time.","summary":"#Person2# recommends restaurants to #Person1# for dating. #Person1# refuses the idea of staying in the hotel restaurant and asks for a reservation in Gramercy Tavern.","topic":"restaurant selection"}
{"fname":"train_2352","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is that?\n#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.\n#Person1#: Are you in a hurry?\n#Person2#: I have to be there before 1700.\n#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.\n#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.\n#Person1#: I'll do my best.\n#Person2#: Here's twenty dollars.\n#Person1#: Do you have small bills?\n#Person2#: No. If you can't break it, keep the change. But can you give me a receipt?\n#Person1#: Here is your receipt. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to take #Person2# to the airport and promises a bonus if #Person1# can get there on time.","topic":"take taxi"}
{"fname":"train_2353","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mrs. Lee, I'Ve stayed here for almost a week. And I really must leave tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Please feel free to stay as long as you want. You know you're always welcome here.\n#Person1#: Thank you. You'Ve been so nice to me.\n#Person2#: Is there anything else I can do for you before your leave?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. You'Ve done a lot for me already. Thank you for everything.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it. I'Ve really enjoyed your company.","summary":"#Person1# says her farewells to Mrs. Lee and thanks to her for the hospitality.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_2354","dialogue":"#Person1#: just don't understand why we have to take the subway. Look at this place. It's modern enough. But it's far from lively.\n#Person2#: It's convenient. People in network go everywhere by subway if they don't drive.\n#Person1#: This isn't network, Frida. We are in San Francisco.\n#Person2#: What's the difference?\n#Person1#: We haven't come here in business but for pleasure. We should go out exciting. What can you see in the subway? Nothing!\n#Person2#: What can you see from a tram or a double-decker?\n#Person1#: I can see people who are walking on the sidewalk. I can see cars driving on the streets. I can see the sun shining and beautiful flowers dancing in the wind. I can even smell the scent of flowers and the freshness of the air.\n#Person2#: But they are not as convenient as the subway.\n#Person1#: You miss the point! We are not in a hurry to go anywhere.\n#Person2#: Well, maybe you are right. We'll be more amused in a tram or a double-decker than on the subway.\n#Person1#: I'm so glad you can finally see things in my way. Can we leave this dull place now?\n#Person2#: What about the tickets? I've already bought them.\n#Person1#: Just throw them away!","summary":"#Person1# complains about taking the subway because #Person1# thinks they will be more amused in a tram or a double-decker. #Person2# cannot understand at first but then agrees with #Person1#.","topic":"public transportation"}
{"fname":"train_2355","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have some good news for you. We've decided we'd like to send you to Shanghai on a business trip this weekend.\n#Person2#: oh.\n#Person1#: don't you think that it'd be a good thing for you to get out of the office for a couple of days?\n#Person2#: sure.\n#Person1#: I thought you'd be a bit more excited about this. Everything will be paid for and I'll send my assistant with you to take care of everything for you. All you have to do it get on the train tonight a\n#Person2#: the train? Will I be flying back then?\n#Person1#: oh, no. We've brought your return ticket for you. I think you'll find it comfortable.\n#Person2#: will the train be very crowded?\n#Person1#: oh no. the train hasn't been crowded at all recently. Besides, you're in first-class, so you'll be fine.\n#Person2#: when is the first meeting then?\n#Person1#: they've scheduled the negotiation meeting for 9:00 tomorrow morning. That should give you enough time to have a quick shower.\n#Person2#: where will I be staying?\n#Person1#: we've booked you a room in the same hotel as your meetings, so you won't need to deal much with the transportation system.\n#Person2#: that's very sensible. Would it be alright if I left early today to prepare for the trip?\n#Person1#: that's not a problem. Have a nap if you can. You don't know how tight the schedule is for this business trip.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person2#'s business trip to Shanghai, which includes the means of transportation, time of negotiation meeting, and the location of the hotel. #Person2# then asks for leave to prepare for the trip.","topic":"business trip"}
{"fname":"train_2356","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've got some bad news about the bike you lent me.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: I fell on the way to school, and your bike got scratched. I'm really sorry.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. It's not new, it already has a few scratches. Did you get hurt?\n#Person1#: No, thank you.\n#Person2#: That's the most important thing.\n#Person1#: It's kind of you to say. I feel a little stupid.\n#Person2#: Forget about it.\n#Person1#: When you lent me the bike, it looked brand new, almost anyway.\n#Person2#: Maybe, but really I have fallen a couple of times and it's been hit once or twice as well.\n#Person1#: I appreciate that, thank you.","summary":"#Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for getting #Person2#'s bike scratched. #Person2# comforts #Person1# for it's not a new bike.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_2357","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello!\n#Person2#: Hi, Jenny! Jason here. It's great to hear your voice again.\n#Person1#: Hi, Jason! Long time no see. How's the hotel?\n#Person2#: It's pretty nice, but I'm going to start looking for an apartment soon. Hotel living is not for me.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean.\n#Person2#: How about you? When are you leaving for Berkeley?\n#Person1#: I am leaving in two weeks.\n#Person2#: So soon! Well, I'd really like to see you again before you leave. Would you like to go out with me on Friday? I'd like to take you to dinner and maybe a movie or something afterwards.\n#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry, Jason. I've already got plans for Friday evening. How about Saturday?\n#Person2#: Saturday is fine. I'll make dinner reservations for 7 o'clock. Is that ok?\n#Person1#: 7 is fine with me.\n#Person2#: Great. I'll pick you up at six thirty.\n#Person1#: I'll be waiting.","summary":"Jason calls Jenny and asks Jenny about the time of leaving for Berkeley. They want to see each other before Jenny's leave, so they arrange dinner on Saturday.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2358","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, what do you think about the election?\n#Person2#: I think the campaign is a blockbuster.\n#Person1#: How many people have flung their hats into the ring?\n#Person2#: Finally 100 candidates ran for one seat.\n#Person1#: Who do you think will be elected?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say. They all had an active campaign to round up the votes.\n#Person1#: I think Mr. White would be elected, you know he has spent millions in this campaign and he blasted the opposition in his campaign speech.\n#Person2#: Maybe. Who knows?","summary":"#Person1# asks Jack about his impressions of the election and #Person1# thinks Mr. White would be elected.","topic":"election campaign"}
{"fname":"train_2359","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, buddy. Are the fish biting today?\n#Person2#: They sure are. They are practically jumping in the boat.\n#Person1#: Is that so? Well, what kind of bait are you using?\n#Person2#: We're catching most of our fish with lures.\n#Person1#: Lures? We're using live bait over here.\n#Person2#: What kind of live bait are you using? Worms or minnows?\n#Person1#: We're using worms.\n#Person2#: Are you having any luck with the worms?\n#Person1#: No, we haven't even gotten a nibble today.\n#Person2#: That's too bad. Why don't you try using lures instead?\n#Person1#: I would, but I don't have any in my tackle box.\n#Person2#: That's too bad. Well, where are you fishing?\n#Person1#: I'm just fishing from the shore. How about you?\n#Person2#: We went out in our boat. I have a favorite fishing hole out there.\n#Person1#: Sweet. Can you tell me where it is?\n#Person2#: Oh no, I can't tell you. It's a secret. Say, why don't you go over by the lily pads and try fishing there?\n#Person1#: Do you think that's a good spot?\n#Person2#: Sure, I used to catch my legal limit of bass there all the time.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I think I'll go check that out now.\n#Person2#: Good luck. I hope you each some fish.","summary":"#Person2# catches fish with lures and #Person1# uses worms, but #Person1# hasn't got any fish, so #Person1# asks #Person2# about the location for fishing. #Person2# advises #Person1# to try fishing by the lily pads.","topic":"go fishing"}
{"fname":"train_2360","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to go skating with me this afternoon?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'd love to. But we're going to clean our dormitory. I can't be absent.\n#Person1#: Maybe another time. People say that boys'dormitories are in a mess, is it true?\n#Person2#: In fact, our dormitory is much worse than they can be described.\n#Person1#: It's hard for me to imagine. How can you stand that?\n#Person2#: You'll get used to it gradually.\n#Person1#: Oh my God, don't you know that such living environment is not healthy?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. That's why we have a cleaning every three months.\n#Person1#: Three months? Incredible!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that it is time for cleaning their dormitories because they are in a mess and they clean it every three months.","topic":"dormitory cleaning"}
{"fname":"train_2361","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, tell me about you new house. How is it different to your old one?\n#Person2#: Well, first of all, it's much bigger. It has the same number of rooms, but each room is larger. We also have a larger garden, which our dog loves, of course!\n#Person1#: So, it's a three-bedrooms detached house?\n#Person2#: Yes. One bedroom is for my wife and I. there's another for our daughter. My wife wants to use the third one as a guest room, but I'd like to make it into a study. Our daughter is also keen on making it a study, so that's probably what will happen.\n#Person1#: What's the kitchen like? I know both you and your wife like to cook.\n#Person2#: That's one of the main reason we chose that particular house. The kitchen and dining room are together. It's really large.\n#Person1#: Are the rooms nice and bright?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. That's very important to us. We like to live in a home with plenty of natural light. Each room has large windows.\n#Person1#: Do you have a balcony?\n#Person2#: No, we don't. We wish we had one. That's the only thing we wanted, but don't have. The area is very nice and the neighbours seem friendly.\n#Person1#: You're right on the edge of the city, aren't you? There can't be much noise or traffic there. Is it easy to get into city centre?\n#Person2#: It's a very quiet neighbourhood. There's some traffic, but not much. It's not very difficult to get to the city centre, but you must remember to turn left and right at the right places or you'll get lost. So when are you going to drop by?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that his new house has the same number of rooms with three-bedrooms, a kitchen, and a dining room but is much bigger than the previous one. #Person2# tells that there is no balcony and the house is on the edge of the city.","topic":"new house"}
{"fname":"train_2362","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, may I help you?\n#Person2#: I have booked a table for 3 this evening. I would like to cancel it.\n#Person1#: May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: Sure. Brown, Mike Brown. and we have reserved a table next to the door.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see. We will cancel your order.","summary":"#Person2# helps Brown cancel the reservation because Brown has reserved another table.","topic":"cancel the booking"}
{"fname":"train_2363","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is that Mr. Green?\n#Person2#: This is him speaking.\n#Person1#: I am calling to inform you that we're happy to have you with us. Welcome aboard, I'm sure your friend would have given you a lot of information of our school and its motto, ways of teaching, etc.\n#Person2#: Yes. I am very glad to have the chance.","summary":"#Person2# informs Mr. Green that Mr. Green can join them.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_2364","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm thirsty. Pull over to that store, I'll buy some drinks.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't. Parking is not allowed here.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Where can you park around here?\n#Person2#: There is a square in front of us, we can park the car there.\n#Person1#: Is a shop there?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, you know I'm not familiar with the city, too.\n#Person1#: Just stop here for a moment. The police will not notice.\n#Person2#: No, that's too risky.\n#Person1#: All right. Let's go to the square to have a look.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to park the car and buy some drinks. #Person2# disagrees because parking is not allowed and it is too risky.","topic":"car parking"}
{"fname":"train_2365","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor, I slipped and fell on my way to school. The ground is so slippery from the snow. It seems I can't move my left arm now.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Roll up your sleeve, please. Um. . . it's swollen and red here. I'm afraid we'll need to take an X-ray to see if it's broken.\n#Person1#: What if it's broken?\n#Person2#: Then we'll put you in a cast.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by a cast?\n#Person2#: Well, we apply tape and plaster to from a solid enclosure to protect the bones from moving. In this way they will heal properly. Take it easy. It won't hurt you. Let me see. The X-ray picture indicates that your humerus is broken in two places. And you'll have to wear the cast for three weeks. You'll need to come back in two weeks, so I can have another look.","summary":"The doctor asks #Person1# to take an X-ray and the doctor puts #Person1# in a cast because the X-ray picture shows that #Person1#'s humerus is broken.","topic":"taking an X-ray"}
{"fname":"train_2366","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go to the cinema by bus.\n#Person2#: Better take the subway. It's far quicker and more convenient.\n#Person1#: OK, it will be a new experience for me.\n#Person2#: We have a rather comprehensive subway system here. You can get almost anywhere rather quickly on a subway, especially at this time of day when the traffic is heavy.\n#Person1#: Where do we pay the fare?\n#Person2#: Just give the man sitting there three yuan and he'll give you a ticket.\n#Person1#: Do I have to pay an additional fare to change trains?\n#Person2#: No, you don't have to. Here comes the train. Be careful! Subway doors open and close automatically.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# taking the subway because it's quicker and more convenient than taking the bus. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# about the fare of the subway.","topic":"public transporatation"}
{"fname":"train_2367","dialogue":"#Person1#: Consumer Credit Department. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I need some info on car loans. Such as payment periods, interest rates, things like that, please.\n#Person1#: Certainly. Do you currently bank with us?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I have a Current Account, a credit card and a mortgage with you already.\n#Person1#: That's excellent. Well, for our Personal Automobile Consumer Loan we offer some really competitive rates. The maximum repayment period for this type of loan is 5 years.\n#Person2#: I plan to repay it within 2 years. And the interest?\n#Person1#: Of course, the interest rates depend on what is announced at the time, but at the moment, the interest for a 2 - year loan is 5. 29 %\n#Person2#: So the rate is variable? OK, that's fine. How about the frequency of repayment?\n#Person1#: We usually set up a direct debit system taking installments directly from your bank account on a monthly basis. And since you are already a valued customer, there should be no trouble in processing you application for this loan.\n#Person2#: That's nice and easy. Thanks for your time.","summary":"#Person2# asks Consumer Credit Department about car loans and wants a 2-year loan. #Person1# tells #Person2# the interest of it is 5.29% and the repayment can be done by installment.","topic":"car loans"}
{"fname":"train_2368","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Miss Lee. My name is Alex Jones. I'm the new assistant in the office.\n#Person2#: Welcome and nice to meet you. I heard you were coming today. Is today your first day here in the company?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm looking forward to meeting everybody and getting started on my new job.\n#Person2#: First day is often exciting, isn't it? Here, let me show you to your desk. You can have this computer and telephone and share the copy machine with us in the office. How do you like it?\n#Person1#: This is wonderful. Thank you for doing all this for me, Miss Lee.\n#Person2#: You are welcome. And, please call me Betty.","summary":"Alex Jones comes to the office as a new assistant and Betty shows Alex to Alex's desk.","topic":"entrant"}
{"fname":"train_2369","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me what happened here?\n#Person2#: Yes. I had a bad traffic accident. Look, my car looks like a squashed coke can.\n#Person1#: Did you see the car before it hit you?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. That car was too fast.\n#Person1#: Which lane were you in?\n#Person2#: I don't remember.\n#Person1#: What was your speed then?\n#Person2#: 40 miles per hour.\n#Person1#: Which direction were you coming from? And which direction were you going?\n#Person2#: Just straight.\n#Person1#: OK, please move your vehicle off to the side of the road. We will check on it. Do you feel like you need an ambulance, Miss?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't get hurt. Thanks for your concern.\n#Person1#: No problem, Miss.","summary":"#Person2# had a bad traffic accident and she tells #Person2# about her driving states like speed and direction before the accident.","topic":"traffic accident"}
{"fname":"train_2370","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear about that accident on the 5? There was a sixty-two-car pile up.\n#Person2#: No kidding! When did that happen?\n#Person1#: Early this morning.\n#Person2#: Oh, no.\n#Person1#: Yeah. And a semi jack-knifed trying to miss a stalled car in the fast lane. You can imagine what happened after that.\n#Person2#: Sixty two cars. Oath. Do they know how many casualties yet?\n#Person1#: The count is up to seven right now and several are in critical condition.\n#Person2#: That's amazingly low for such a huge accident!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the accident that a sixty-two-car piled up and the number of casualties it has caused so far.","topic":"traffic accident"}
{"fname":"train_2371","dialogue":"#Person1#: I call this meeting to order. Thank you all in attendance today, I know it's a busy day for you all. We have a lot of material to cover today. Did everyone get an agenda?\n#Person2#: I need a copy of the agenda. Also, may I suggest something? I know we have many points to review today, but would it be possible to limit our meeting time to finish before four o'clock? Many of us still have a mountain of work to do before the day's end.\n#Person1#: We should be able to finish everything up before then. Let's run through the major points first, and see where we're at. The first matter of business is to approve the minutes of our last meeting.\n#Person2#: I propose we accept the minutes.\n#Person1#: Good. Do I have a second?\n#Person2#: I second.\n#Person1#: motion carried. Now, next on our agenda is our budget review. Margaret, can you please fill us in on where the budget review stands?\n#Person2#: I gave everyone a copy of the manual last week. We've had the review board going over everything, and they have come up with a final review. Here's a copy for everyone, and if you have any questions, you can talk to me after the meeting. Basically, the budget review has been completed, with maybe a few polishing details left.\n#Person1#: What kind of action is required?\n#Person2#: If everyone could take a look at the final review handout, if there're any objections or corrections, let me know. Next week, we can cast the final approval.","summary":"#Person1# agrees to finish the meeting before four o'clock and starts by approving the minutes of their last meeting, then #Person1# asks Margaret to talk about the progress of the budget review. They will cast the final approval next week.","topic":"meeting"}
{"fname":"train_2372","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one.\n#Person1#: Are you having any luck?\n#Person2#: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them.\n#Person1#: Do you mind if I go with you?\n#Person2#: Not at all. These private sales are great places to bargain. And sometimes you can find terrific things among all the junk.\n#Person1#: I learned to negotiate 9 from my mother. I thought I was pretty good at bargaining, but I had a problem the other day at Kimble's Department Store.\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: I wanted to buy a beautiful wool sweater for my girlfriend. It was priced at forty dollars, so I started by offering the salesclerk thirty.","summary":"#Person2# wants a second-hand bookcase and will go to rummage sales. #Person1# will go with #Person2#, and #Person1# shares his bad experience about bargaining.","topic":" bargaining"}
{"fname":"train_2373","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's for dinner?\n#Person2#: Leftovers.\n#Person1#: What? Leftovers of what and from when?\n#Person2#: From last night! I took the left over turkey, mixed it with some diced peppers and onions, added a little bit of mayonnaise and made some sandwiches!\n#Person1#: Isn't that dangerous though? I mean bacteria and germs reproducing on food that was left out or re-heated?\n#Person2#: Well, I didn't leave the turkey out at room temperature for more than a an hour and I refrigerated it soon after we finished eating. Also, when reheating, I put it in the oven for fifteen minutes at one hundred degrees Celsius.\n#Person1#: Well OK, I am just afraid of getting food poisoning.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it! Making a new meal out of leftovers is almost an art! Not only do you save money, but you also get to be creative and have something different to eat!","summary":"#Person1# thinks eating the leftovers may be dangerous because bacteria and germs may be reproduced. #Person1# comforts #Person1# by complimenting the way #Person1# reproduce the leftovers.","topic":"leftovers for dinner"}
{"fname":"train_2374","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your schedule like this year?\n#Person2#: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.\n#Person1#: What's your major?\n#Person2#: I'm majoring in French literature.\n#Person1#: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in that class have to write a paper 100 pages long.\n#Person2#: That's right. We got the assignment last week.\n#Person1#: When is it due?\n#Person2#: Next Monday!\n#Person1#: Remind me never to sign up for that course!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is busy and #Person2# takes the class that has a long paper to write.","topic":"assignment"}
{"fname":"train_2375","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to lose some weight!\n#Person2#: So do I!\n#Person1#: I have a yoga class tomorrow. Do you want to come with me?\n#Person2#: No, it's too expensive for me. I've decided to take some exercises on my own.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: Run around the track. In the morning I run for an hour, and in the afternoon I run around the building.\n#Person1#: Good, I am sure it will work if you can persist.\n#Person2#: I hope so. Would you like to join me?\n#Person1#: Sounds good!","summary":"#Person2# thinks yoga class is too expensive so #Person2# decides to take exercises on #Person2#'s own to lose weight.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_2376","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you all for coming to our monthly staff correlation meeting. Today we have a lot of new things to introduce to you all, there will be a lot of changes in company policy to accommodate better employee welfare.\n#Person2#: Employee welfare? What all does that include?\n#Person1#: In the past, our welfare program has consisted of benefits packages only, meaning partial health insurance coverage and retirement plan. But we hope to boost morale by increasing incentives and adding additional welfare considerations.\n#Person2#: What kind of considerations are we talking about?\n#Person1#: It is proposed that from now on, employees will be given 10 paid sick days, in addition to their 2 week vacation periods. They will also be encouraged to maintain proper physical health with a company sponsored aerobics class on Friday nights. We have also consulted with the human resource department and have hired a new liaison between management and employees. Let's all welcome Ms. Michelle Cain to our team as our company's ombudsman.\n#Person2#: Our company now has n ombudsman?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right. From now on, whenever you have a question or concern regarding anything that happens during the work day, Ms. Cain will be your advocate. If you believe there is anything inappropriate or unfair in the management practices, the ombudsman will be the first person you seek. Her job is to have your best interest at heart.","summary":"#Person1# talks about the previous welfare program and the current welfare considerations to #Person2# and mentions 10 paid sick days and a company-sponsored aerobics class. #Person1# also introduces the existence and functions of the ombudsman Ms. Cain in their company.","topic":"staff correlation meeting"}
{"fname":"train_2377","dialogue":"#Person1#: I received an eviction notice from you, and I don't understand what it means.\n#Person2#: Well, you are behind in your rent ; it's a 30 - day notice to vacate.\n#Person1#: You can't make me move just for being late with my rent.\n#Person2#: You have been late with your rent several times now. I am filing suit for back rent to protect myself.\n#Person1#: Are you throwing me out?\n#Person2#: This notice is to let you know that you will be evicted by a sheriff if you don't make good on your rent.\n#Person1#: If I catch up on my rent, can I stay?\n#Person2#: You can stay if you catch up and stay caught up. Otherwise, I will find another renter.\n#Person1#: I will go get the money right now.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Please make sure that you pay with cash or a cashier's check.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# an eviction notice because #Person1# has been late with rent for several times. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# can stay if #Person2# catches up on the rent.","topic":"eviction notice"}
{"fname":"train_2378","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, here're two coins named Kai Yuan Tong Bao, the sort of coin made in memory of the founding of a new dynasty. These two coins were made in different periods of the Tang Dynasty.\n#Person2#: How can you tell the difference? From what I see, they look almost the same.\n#Person1#: The one made in the early Tang period is bigger and has more characters on it, while the one with smaller and elegant characters was made in late Tang period. Look carefully, and tell me if you see the difference now.\n#Person2#: Yes, they are different! But it's too professional. What I need is just being able to tell the real from the fake. Do you know any method we can use to tell a fake ancient coin?\n#Person1#: Various methods were used in history to produce fake coins. We usually send the coin to an authorized unit to have it tested by experts with special machines. We can judge it with naked eyes.\n#Person2#: I see. By the way, China was more than once ruled by foreign tribes in history. Did they issue their own coins in China?\n#Person1#: Certainly, they did. Liao Coins and Song Coins, for example, coexisted in circulation during the Southern Song and Yuan period some 800 -1000 years ago. The Liao Coins look plain and bold in style, just like the characteristics of the Mongolian tribe. Let me look for one and show you.\n#Person2#: If you happen to find one, please bargain with the owner for it. I'd like to have one. It's interesting to see the integration of the Han and Mongolian cultures on this small piece of metal.","summary":"#Person1# explains to #Person2# the difference between two coins made in different periods of the Tang Dynasty and the methods to tell a fake ancient coin. #Person1# also introduces the existence of different coins made by various foreign tribes in different periods.","topic":"ancient coins"}
{"fname":"train_2379","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are we going to have dinner tonight?\n#Person2#: What are you planning on making?\n#Person1#: I'm not cooking dinner.\n#Person2#: The only way you're eating tonight is if you cook.\n#Person1#: I'm not sure what to cook for dinner.\n#Person2#: I don't know. What do you want to eat?\n#Person1#: I have a taste for some chicken and potatoes.\n#Person2#: That sounds delicious.\n#Person1#: So are you planning on cooking it?\n#Person2#: I already told you that I'm not cooking tonight.\n#Person1#: I'll cook dinner.\n#Person2#: I already know. Start cooking.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what #Person2# is going to cooking for dinner. #Person2# refuses to cook so #Person1# will cook.","topic":"cooking dinner"}
{"fname":"train_2380","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morrie, what is an AHT?\n#Person2#: Well, AHT stands for animal health technician. I graduated from California's first AHT class at Pures College. Some of us may work in the countryside, taking care of cattle, horses or sheep. Some may work in research labs. But most of us work in pet hospitals.\n#Person1#: I know that you work in a pet hospital. What do you do there?\n#Person2#: We run blood and other tests, give shots and prepare medicine. We also cut nails, clean teeth, give bath and clean the cages. We help keep the clinic running smoothly, making sure there is enough medicine and equipment.\n#Person1#: Indeed, you have so much to do. Doctor Blake told me that he couldn't have done so much without you.","summary":"Morrie explains the full name of AHT and a variety of jobs she does in a pet hospital to #Person1#.","topic":"animal health technician"}
{"fname":"train_2381","dialogue":"#Person1#: It is a lovely day, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes. Nice and sunny.\n#Person1#: It's much better than last week. It was so warm and wet.\n#Person2#: Yes, This is just wonderful. I kept wishing it would become cool and autumn would be here a little earlier this year.\n#Person1#: Well, it seems that you got your wish. I wonder what it is going to be like tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I didn't hear weather report on the radio.\n#Person1#: Well, this afternoon we'll have to go to the farm.\n#Person2#: Right. We'd better take umbrellas.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about today's weather. #Person2# likes the weather today and they will go to the farm with umbrellas.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_2382","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like some tea or coffee?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. It's very late now. They will keep me awake the whole night.\n#Person1#: Then, what about some water?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Don't work too late since you are not in good health. You should be careful with your health.\n#Person2#: I know, but I have to finish these reports tonight. Our manager will use them at the meeting tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: Can I help you with something?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid you can't. Just turn down the TV a little so that it's not so noisy.\n#Person1#: I will. I do hope that you will finish the reports soon and get some sleep.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. It won't take me too long.","summary":"#Person2# cares about #Person1# and #Person2# only wants a cup of water because it is late and #Person1# has to finish the reports.","topic":"stay up"}
{"fname":"train_2383","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to do after your return from New York?\n#Person2#: I'm going to stay in the city.\n#Person1#: What will you do all day?\n#Person2#: I'm going to work with my father at the workshop. In the evening, I'll read books. On weekends, I'll go to the park with my family.\n#Person1#: Have you ever worked?\n#Person2#: No,but I can learn. What are you going to do this summer?\n#Person1#: I'm going to camp. I've gone to camp for four summers.\n#Person2#: I've never gone to camp. What do you do there?\n#Person1#: We do many things. In the morning, we go swimming and boating. In the afternoon, we play volleyball or tennis. We sit around a campfire at night. We sing or tell stories.\n#Person2#: That sounds wonderful.\n#Person1#: It is wonderful. What's Wales going to do this summer?\n#Person2#: I think he's going to the mountains with his parents.\n#Person1#: Well, so long, Alice. Have fun.\n#Person2#: You too, Leslie. Give my regards to Wales. I'll see you in October.","summary":"Alice and Leslie talk about their plans for the summer. Alice plans to work in the workshop and Leslie talks about the things she does when going camping. They also talk about Wales's plan.","topic":"summer plan"}
{"fname":"train_2384","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Sweetie. Welcome home. We're ready to eat.\n#Person2#: Well, there's something I ...\n#Person1#: We have salmon and your favorite salad.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. That sounds ... great.\n#Person1#: Um, what's ... what's the deal? I worked really hard. Look, Look. For dessert, I made apple pie.\n#Person2#: Well ... under most circumstances ...\n#Person1#: Hon. What's? You ... I've never made a pie before. It took me like three hours.\n#Person2#: Well, to be honest ...\n#Person1#: What's wrong? [ Man laughing. ] Don't you like my cooking?\n#Person2#: No, no, no.\n#Person1#: I worked really hard!\n#Person2#: I know, I know, I know, but to be honest, I just had a hamburger, fries, and a chocolate shake.\n#Person1#: Why? WHY?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I didn't know.\n#Person1#: I told you this morning I was making something nice. Didn't you listen?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, I forgot. I mean ... Wait ...\n#Person1#: Serious.\n#Person2#: Yeah, wait. Wait, wait. What are you doing? Why are you putting the food in my shoes?\n#Person1#: So you can enjoy it as you walk to work tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I'm sorry!","summary":"#Person1# has prepared the meal for #Person2# but #Person2# has finished the meal before getting home. #Person1# is angry and put the food in #Person2#'s shoes.","topic":"meal preparing"}
{"fname":"train_2385","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Mike. How did your weekend go?\n#Person2#: Fine. I went back to visit my grandma in the countryside.\n#Person1#: Lucky you. What did you do there?\n#Person2#: I went for a walk in the hills with some of my friends.\n#Person1#: Was it good?\n#Person2#: Yes. the scenery was amazing. The whole hillside was very red.\n#Person1#: How wonderful! Do anything else?\n#Person2#: We went on a picnic on Sunday.\n#Person1#: Did you like it?\n#Person2#: Very enjoyable. By the way, Lisa. what about your Weekend?\n#Person1#: Don't ask me. Mike.\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: I have got a cold. I could do nothing but lie in bed.\n#Person2#: Oh. dear.","summary":"Mike thinks that his weekend was good because he visited his grandma in the countryside and walked with his friends in the hills, while Lisa has got a cold.","topic":"weekend"}
{"fname":"train_2386","dialogue":"#Person1#: So tell me a little more about yourself, Sharon.\n#Person2#: Well, when I graduated from drama school, I tried to get a job as an actress in Hollywood.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I didn't get any parts. Two years later, I finally got a job with Universal Studios.\n#Person1#: So you finally got to be an actress?\n#Person2#: No, I'm a tour guide at the studio!But while I'm on the job, I get to see a lot of stars!","summary":"Sharon tells #Person1# that she tried to get a job as an actress, but she is a tour guide now.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_2387","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, everyone and welcome to the Dating Game, where men and women meet the people of their dreams. Now, let's have our contestants introduce themselves, and then Sarah can ask some questions. Here we go. Contestant number one.\n#Person2#: Hi, Sarah. My name is Ryan, nd I'm 27 years old, and I work as a doctor at City Hospital. I enjoy reading books on history, hiking with my dog, Amelia, and eating Japanese food. I also like a woman who loves adventure, is open to new ideas, and likes discussing world politics and government.\n#Person1#: Okay. Well, thank you, Ryan. Let's go on to Contestant Number 2.\n#Person3#: Hi. I'm Nate. I'm 24 years old, and I am a guitar player in a rock band. I love traveling to new countries, watching action movies, and playing video games with my friends. And I love women who like my music, don't mind loud rock music, and a person who loves a good cheeseburger over the grill. I think I'm the man for you.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you Nate. That's Contestant Number 2. Let's go on to Contestant Number 3.\n#Person4#: Hello. My name is Charles. I'm 29 years old, and I teach English at the University of Utah. In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, gardening, and raising chickens in my back yard. I also help feed the homeless once a week. I also speak three languages, and I prefer women who have a good sense of humor, and cook all kinds of food, and who find joy in serving others.\n#Person1#: Well, there we have it. Three contestants. And we will have Sarah ask these contestants questions after right after this commercial break.","summary":"#Person1# hosts the Dating game. Before Sarah asks her questions, the three contestants Ryan, Nate, and Charles give a self-introduction about their age, career, hobbies, and their ideal type of women.","topic":"dating game"}
{"fname":"train_2388","dialogue":"#Person1#: You spoken English is pretty good. Please tell me your experience in learning English. \n#Person2#: Uh, I don't know what to say. What do you want to know? \n#Person1#: What's your method of learning? \n#Person2#: Let me think a minute. I think I always try to take every chance to practice. \n#Person1#: What if there is no chance? I mean what if you don't have a partner, what will you do? \n#Person2#: Well, I talk to myself. That is, I play one role first, then the other. \n#Person1#: That's a good idea. You are really creative. ","summary":"#Person2# shares #Person2#'s method of practicing spoken English with #Person1#. #Person2# talks to himself when there's no partner.","topic":"spoken language"}
{"fname":"train_2389","dialogue":"#Person1#: your mp3 looks so cool. Where did you get it? \n#Person2#: I bought it online. \n#Person1#: really? Do you often shop online? \n#Person2#: yes. I buy most of my daily necessities online. \n#Person1#: I've never tried E-shopping. Is it better than shopping at an actual store? \n#Person2#: yes, much better. You can log in a website, browse through many items and categories comfortably at home, order the goods, pay by credit or debit card, and the goods will be delivered to your home. \n#Person1#: sounds good, and I don't have to queue up at the cashier. \n#Person2#: and you can still go 'window shopping' just like in a real shopping mall. \n#Person1#: well, are there any other advantages? \n#Person2#: yes, most of the shops are closed at 22 or even earlier, but the internet operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be accessed anywhere. \n#Person1#: are there many choices of online shopping? \n#Person2#: sure. You can buy almost anything you can think of. \n#Person1#: perhaps I should have a try. ","summary":"#Person2# talks about the advantages of online shopping to #Person1# and compares e-shopping with shopping at an actual store. There are numerous choices online and it opens all day long.","topic":"online shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2390","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me about the people at work.\n#Person2#: Well, the sales manager used to work in a department store. His name's Rick Dillon and I think I told you that the man who owns the company used to be a tennis player.\n#Person1#: Carlos Sanchez?\n#Person2#: Ah huh, and my friend Ben Ya Camorra. He's Mr. Sanchez's assistant.\n#Person1#: His assistant?\n#Person2#: Yes, and the woman who is in charge of the Human Resources Department is Susan Sullivan.\n#Person1#: Is she the one who gave you all those forms to fill in?\n#Person2#: Yes, then there is our receptionist, Sarah Gleason. She used to be a teacher and the person who designs are web pages used to work for a magazine, which is full of ads. You know, her name's Mariah Artigas.\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting.","summary":"#Person2# introduces the people at their office and their respective positions at work to #Person1#.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_2391","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ah, Mary. What did you have to go and do that for?\n#Person2#: Do what?\n#Person1#: You know what I am talking about. Why did you go and tell Mrs. Jones how much money I'm going to make? Now she will go and tell the whole world.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Frank.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but you know she talks to everybody and their brothers.\n#Person2#: Well, I apologize. I guess I wasn't thinking. I got all excited.\n#Person1#: Oh, well. It's done now. I guess it doesn't matter that much, anyway. They will know in the end. Everyone in this town got a big nose.\n#Person2#: You know it is really a lot of money for a first job.","summary":"#Person1# blames Mary for telling Mrs. Jones about #Person1#'s salary because Mrs. Jones has a big nose.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_2392","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is the biggest holiday that your family celebrates? For my family, it's the New Year.\n#Person2#: That is a big one for us, too. But even more important our birthdays.\n#Person1#: Oh, Why is that?\n#Person2#: I think my grandparents started the tradition. They met and got married when they were older. They thought they would not be able to have children. When their first baby was born they were so happy. They decided that every birthday for their children would be a big event.\n#Person1#: So that tradition passed on to your parents?\n#Person2#: Right. Even now, my parents take the day off work to celebrate my birthday with me. My Mother cooks a special dinner and my father gives me beautiful clothes or jewelry.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that birthday is the biggest event to celebrate because it is a tradition from #Person2#'s grandparents.","topic":"holiday to celebrate"}
{"fname":"train_2393","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sir is this the right subway for Chinatown?\n#Person2#: Yes, you get off at Brown Street, cross it to reach Green Street, walk along Green Street and turn into Canal Street at the first crossing. Chinatown is right there.\n#Person1#: Shall I take the expresser local train?\n#Person2#: Take the express, the price is the same, but it saves you a lot of time. The local train stops at every station.\n#Person1#: How much is the fair?\n#Person2#: $1 for the entire line. You should pay 30 cents to get off here.","summary":"#Person1# asks the means of transport to Chinatown and #Person2# introduces and suggests the express.","topic":"public transportation"}
{"fname":"train_2394","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's workout the schedule for your stay here, Mister Smith.\n#Person2#: Alright, I will stay here for 3 days and will fly back the day after tomorrow.\n#Person1#: So we'll get down to business today. We're going to visit the showroom this morning and you could find out about the product that you're interested in.\n#Person2#: Alright, I'd also like to visit your factory to see your workshop.\n#Person1#: We're planning so. How about this afternoon?\n#Person2#: OK, no problem.\n#Person1#: We'll discuss our contract tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Hopefully we'll reach an agreement that satisfies us.\n#Person1#: That'll be great. The day after tomorrow I'll take you on a tour of the city in the morning, so you could do some shopping.\n#Person2#: That's fine and I'll leave in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: What do you think of the arrangements?\n#Person2#: Sounds perfect. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# talks with Mister Smith about his schedule including a visit to the factory, the city, and the contract discussion. Mister Smith is satisfied with it.","topic":"schedule"}
{"fname":"train_2395","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, there, what are you looking forward today?\n#Person2#: I'm just looking.\n#Person1#: Well, how about a ring for someone special?\n#Person2#: There is no one special.\n#Person1#: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain, today only.\n#Person2#: No, I already have one. Plus, the handle is damaged.\n#Person1#: OK, what about this leather jacket? It would look great on you.\n#Person2#: Emm, brown is the one color I hate. I'll pass.\n#Person1#: OK. Well, wouldn't you like to walk home with some of these great records, some of the best hits from the nineteen sixties.\n#Person2#: Yeah, let's see. Now here's something I'd, ah, these records are all scratched.\n#Person1#: Just in a couple places, listen. I'll sell you these 10 records for $50 a steal.\n#Person2#: Wow, they're way too expensive. I'll give you $25 for them.\n#Person1#: Ah, come on, I can't charge you less than $30 in break-even.\n#Person2#: Well, that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price. So, thanks anyway.\n#Person1#: Wait, wait, wait! You drive a hard bargain. $28 and that's my final offer.\n#Person2#: Emm, I'll take them.","summary":"#Person2# refuses #Person1#'s recommendations of CD players and a leather jacket. #Person2# bargains with #Person1# over 10 records and they make a deal at $28.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2396","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, can you get the vegetables out of the fridge, please?\n#Person2#: Lettuce and carrots?\n#Person1#: We need carrots, but not lettuce. And can you see the peppers?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Two of those as well. We'll cut them into small pieces.\n#Person2#: Fine. Shall I turn the cooker on?\n#Person1#: Yes, nice and hot, please.\n#Person2#: 190 degrees?\n#Person1#: Put it at 220 for now, and then we can change it to 200 later.\n#Person2#: OK, the vegetables are ready?\n#Person1#: Good. We can roast them together with the fish.\n#Person2#: How long will it take?\n#Person1#: Will cook it hot for 15 minutes, and then 25 minutes at a lower temperature. So in 40 minutes, it'll be ready.\n#Person2#: Great. I'm going to watch TV for a few minutes.\n#Person1#: Actually, can you do this little bit of washing up? I'm going to make a dessert.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# asks Tom to get the carrots out of the fridge, cut the peppers, put the cooker at 220 and wash something up.","topic":"cooking"}
{"fname":"train_2397","dialogue":"#Person1#: We want to order some of these products.\n#Person2#: Mr. Thomas, this is a standard size.\n#Person1#: Can you supply us right away?\n#Person2#: Yes, we have plenty on hand right now.\n#Person1#: Good, we'll take 500 suits.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks for the order.","summary":"Mr. Thomas orders 500 suits from #Person2#.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_2398","dialogue":"#Person1#: You still have not given me those files I ' Ve asked you for.\n#Person2#: I ' m sorry, Mr. Myers. I ' Ve just been so busy today.\n#Person1#: I really don ' t want to hear your excuses, Janet. We ' re running a busy office here. You ' re going to have to keep up.\n#Person2#: You ' re right, sir. I apologize. I ' ll get those files for you now.","summary":"Janet apologizes to Mr. Myers for not giving him the files he asked for.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_2399","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wish the politicians would quit digging up dirt about each other's past.\n#Person2#: I know. It really makes a mess of the whole election process.\n#Person1#: And it takes up all the news.\n#Person2#: The problem is that there always a large number of people who eat that kind of stuff up.\n#Person1#: It's so small. The fact that there is public interest, doesn't say much for us as the public.\n#Person2#: Have you ever listened to AM radio? It's quite a different experience than the traditional news stations on TV and FM radio.\n#Person1#: I don't remember the last time I listened to AM radio.\n#Person2#: Another place you can get real insight is European papers. You can get them on-line.","summary":"#Person1# is fed up with the news full of politicians' dirty past. #Person2# recommends AM radio and European papers to get real insight.","topic":"news"}
{"fname":"train_2400","dialogue":"#Person1#: That's good to know. We'll watch for crazy drivers.\n#Person2#: Hey, guys. Ready for a pick-up game of touch football?\n#Person1#: Football? Sounds dangerous. Maybe I'll just be a cheerleader.\n#Person2#: C'mon, Yi-jun. It's lots of fun. You've seen football played on TV.\n#Person1#: Uh, yeah. And I've seen guys in pads tackled. We have no pads. I don't want to be tackled.\n#Person2#: There's barely any contact in touch football. People just tag you to stop the play.\n#Person1#: OK, but they better tag lightly!","summary":"#Person2# invites Yi-jun to play touch football. Yi-jun doesn't want to be tackled but agrees reluctantly.","topic":"touch football"}
{"fname":"train_2401","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of smoking?\n#Person2#: It's harmful. Not only for yourself but for others.\n#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?\n#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes.\n#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy.\n#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.\n#Person1#: How about printing a warning on each cigarette packet?\n#Person2#: Maybe it can take effect.","summary":"#Person1# suggests printing warnings on cigarette packets. #Person2# thinks it may take effect.","topic":"stop smoking"}
{"fname":"train_2402","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which social problem do you think the government needs to concentrate on most?\n#Person2#: I think housing is a big problem. There are thousands of homeless people on the streets.\n#Person1#: How would you solve the problem?\n#Person2#: I have a good idea to solve it. The government could provide some money for homeless people to build their own homes.\n#Person1#: It would probably be very expensive.\n#Person2#: I think the government can afford it. Besides, there are many advantages. Homeless people would find it easier to get jobs if they had an address. They would learn some useful skill for finding jobs in the construction industry or home improvement.\n#Person1#: It's not a bad idea. I think education is the biggest problem at the moment. Schools don't seem to have enough money to educate kids properly.\n#Person2#: If we are to invest more money to education, we will need to raise taxes. That wouldn't be popular with voters.\n#Person1#: Most voters what everything bout ways. They want the government to pay for lots of things, but without increasing taxes.\n#Person2#: The government should show that it is using money efficiently. Sometimes you hear about how the government has wasted money on a project.\n#Person1#: Yes. The government has limited funds and must show that it is using the money responsibly.","summary":"#Person2# thinks housing is a big problem while #Person1# thinks education is the biggest problem. Solving both problems needs more taxes. #Person1# and #Person2# think the government should show that it is using money efficiently.","topic":"social problems"}
{"fname":"train_2403","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think children watch too much Tv?\n#Person2#: I only allow my child to watch up to an hour a day. I don't think that tv is bad for kids. I think that kids should be active and not become couch potatoes.\n#Person1#: Perhaps I should impose a limit on how much Tv my kids can watch. They don't do much else in their free time. At least they always do their homework first.\n#Person2#: If you decide to put a limit on the amount of tv they can watch, remember to have something else for them to do. If you don't, they'll get bored and misbehave.\n#Person1#: They could go out and play with their friends.\n#Person2#: Sure. You could talk to other parents in your neighbourhood and plan it so that all the kids are free at the same time.\n#Person1#: Perhaps I could ask my husband to teach them foot ball or some thing. He watches too much Tv too.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. Remember that if the parents watch too much Tv, the kids will probably follow suit.","summary":"#Person1#'s considering imposing a limit on the amount of TV #Person1#'s kids can watch. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to have something else for them to do and parents should watch less TV to make an example.","topic":"watch TV"}
{"fname":"train_2404","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your little caper? Come home so late! We are all worried about you.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am terribly sorry. But I was so captivated with the singer at the subway exit. So I forgot the time.\n#Person1#: Singing? At the subway exit? Oh, it sounds like someone needs some money.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, the guy was a musician who just sang. He played the guitar and sang so many cool pop songs. Many people were drawn to his music and there was no hat on the floor. He sang for appreciation, but not for money.\n#Person1#: It is just pop song, you could have sung there too if you want it.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, it was a kind of pop art. I like it but I couldn't do it that well.\n#Person1#: Honey, just do it next time. Have you heard of the real art in the subway station in Russia?\n#Person2#: No, but tell me some. I am interested.\n#Person1#: Many oil painting exhibitions are there. That is a kind of Museum Exhibition.\n#Person2#: Are there many people there? Do you think people actually like them?\n#Person1#: I am sure you will. There are some works, and some students who major in painting interpret the meaning for visitors. And people can enjoy the paintings while waiting for the train.\n#Person2#: But I still prefer the pop music in the subway.\n#Person1#: Both the pop music and the oil painting are arts, but with different aesthetic values.\n#Person2#: Dad, you talk well, but can you appreciate that kind of art?\n#Person1#: Not well enough, but I'm learning.","summary":"#Person2# comes home late because #Person2# was captivated by the singer at the subway exit and forgot the time. #Person1# encourages #Person2# to do it next time and tells #Person2# the real art in the subway station in Russia.","topic":"art"}
{"fname":"train_2405","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're in big trouble, Jason. Nick is beating us by a long shot.\n#Person2#: Impossible! Well, I'm not giving up yet. It's not over till the fat lady sings!\n#Person1#: OK, comeback kid. Here's you last question. How many times did Robin Williams win the Oscar for Best Actor?\n#Person2#: Hmm. Let's see. . . there was Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poet's Society, The Fisher King. . . Three, right?\n#Person1#: Nope, sorry! Actually, Robin Williams has never won an Oscar for Best Actor--only for Best Supporting Actor!","summary":"Nick's beating #Person1# and Jason by a long shot, and Jason fails to answer the last question.","topic":"competition"}
{"fname":"train_2406","dialogue":"#Person1#: what do you think about this store? I heard it's a posh store that's only got branches in big cities.\n#Person2#: I love this store. The only problem is that it's extremely expensive.\n#Person1#: don't worry. I'Ve decided that for your birthday I'm going to take you shopping for a new dress.\n#Person2#: really? I thought you hated shopping?\n#Person1#: I do, that's why you should appreciate this gift!\n#Person2#: sure. That's really nice of you. Let's go in and try some things on.\n#Person1#: how about this red dress? I think it would really suit you.\n#Person2#: that's gorgeous! Do they have it in a size 8?\n#Person1#: here you go. On any other day, it would cost me a fortune, but it's on special offer today.\n#Person2#: I think this color isn't quite right for me. Do they have the same dress in white?\n#Person1#: let me look. Let's see. . . they'Ve got one in blue, green, pink, black. . . and white. Here you are.\n#Person2#: this is perfect! What do you think?\n#Person1#: I think you look fantastic. Happy Birthday!\n#Person2#: I'm so lucky. You only get a chance like this once in a blue moon! Thanks honey!","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# to an expensive posh store to buy her a new dress as a birthday gift. #Person2# finally chooses a white dress in size 8. #Person2# feels happy and grateful.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2407","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss.\n#Person2#: Morning. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to know how to use the library. You know, I'm a new student here.\n#Person2#: All you need is your student identification card to check out books.\n#Person1#: Yes. Here's my identification.\n#Person2#: That's all you need.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. By the way, how many books am I allowed to check out?\n#Person2#: You can check out two books at a time. But you can't check out newspapers, magazines and periodicals ; they have to be read within library.\n#Person1#: How long can I keep the books?\n#Person2#: For two weeks. After that you must renew the books if you wish to keep them longer.\n#Person1#: I want a book on physics. Could you show me where I can find it?\n#Person2#: Yes, over there to your left.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to use the student identification card to check out books and shows #Person1# where to find a book on physics.","topic":"at a library"}
{"fname":"train_2408","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice weather, honey!\n#Person2#: The days are getting longer!\n#Person1#: May and Daniel often like this kind of weather.\n#Person2#: Yeah, they can enjoy themselves in the day time and it is not so hot.\n#Person1#: Honey, how about taking them to the beach this weekend?\n#Person2#: That's great!\n#Person1#: Since last time we've climbed the mountain, we haven't gone out for a long time.\n#Person2#: And this kind of weather is rare for the season either.\n#Person1#: Yes, I remember last year this time, the weather is so hot.\n#Person2#: So we must seize this chance to go the beach.\n#Person1#: Daniel loves the beach very much!\n#Person2#: He will enjoy himself this weekend.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to take May and Daniel to the beach this weekend because the weather is rarely nice for the season.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_2409","dialogue":"#Person1#: This skirt is too tight. I would like to return it please. Do I need to go to the customer's service desk?\n#Person2#: I can help you with that. Do you still have your receipt?\n#Person1#: No, I receive this as a birthday present, but the price tag is still on the skirt though. Will that be OK?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, that will help me a lot.\n#Person1#: Do you have any more skirts in this style? I would like to find a size larger.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I think we're out of this skirt in this color. Do you want me to call another one of our store to see if it's available there?\n#Person1#: No, that's all right. I'll just look for something else.\n#Person2#: Well, your refund total is 50 dollars.","summary":"#Person1# wants to return the skirt to a larger size. #Person2# says the skirt in this color is out of stock and gives #Person1# the refund.","topic":"return the skirt"}
{"fname":"train_2410","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to place an order.\n#Person2#: Alright, Ma'am. What items would you like to order today?\n#Person1#: I have your catalog here. Do you want me to tell you the item numbers, or the names?\n#Person2#: You may tell me both, Ma'am.\n#Person1#: Alright. I want to order the satin sheets on page 28.\n#Person2#: The Merriman satin sheets?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person2#: And what size would you like?\n#Person1#: I need one full set of sheets in King-size.\n#Person2#: Alright, Ma'am. And what color did you want?\n#Person1#: Ivory, please\n#Person2#: So that is product number MS2119, Size\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so. Can I ask you something?\n#Person2#: Certainly.\n#Person1#: I'm a foreigner here. My English isn't perfect. Can you tell me what satin is?\n#Person2#: Satin is like silk, Ma'am. It feels like silk. But it's a different material.\n#Person1#: I see. That's what I thought.\n#Person2#: Anything else today?\n#Person1#: No, I just need the sheets.\n#Person2#: Alright. With shipping charges, your total will be 68 dollars. Will you be paying with credit?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Visa, Master Card, or American Express?\n#Person1#: Visa.\n#Person2#: Card number?\n#Person1#: 8825 1127 4235 9869.\n#Person2#: Expiration date?\n#Person1#: July, 2006.\n#Person2#: All right, Ma'am. I will run that charge for you. And then I will get your address in a moment\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# orders a full set of ivory Merriman satin sheets in King-size and asks #Person2# the explanation of satin. After #Person1# paying 68 dollars with VISA, #Person2# will run the charge and get #Person1#'s address in a moment.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_2411","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, we've settled the problems of price, quality and quantity. What mode of payment do you wish to employ?\n#Person2#: Irrevocable letter of credit, of course. It's the normal terms of payment in international business.\n#Person1#: Could you adopt D \/ A or D \/ P? You see I have to pay a deposit when I open a letter of credit. That will tie up my funds and add to the cost of my imports, especially for such a huge order.\n#Person2#: You might consult your bank and see if you could reduce the required deposit to a minimum.\n#Person1#: Anyhow, there would be certain bank charges. We've done business for years and you should have some faith in our credit. It would help me greatly, if you could accept D \/ A or D \/ P. It makes no difference to you, but it does to me.\n#Person2#: Well. As you understand, the irrevocable L \/ C gives the exports additional protection of the banker's guarantee. We always ask for L \/ C for our exports, and the other way around, we pay by L \/ C for our imports. We only accept L \/ C for regular orders.","summary":"#Person2# wishes to employ an irrevocable letter of credit. #Person1# asks if #Person2# could adopt D\/A or D\/P and thus #Person1# doesn't need to pay a deposit, but #Person2# only accepts L\/C for regular orders.","topic":"payment mode"}
{"fname":"train_2412","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Cole. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: if you have a few minutes, I'd like to talk to you about my future at this company.\n#Person1#: sure, have a seat.\n#Person2#: thanks.\n#Person1#: let me just grab your file. How long have you worked for us now?\n#Person2#: I've worked here as a sales representative for about a year now.\n#Person1#: one year already? It's amazing how time flies like that. Are you enjoying your job?\n#Person2#: yes, but I'd like to have a chance at job advancement.\n#Person1#: I see. What job did you have in mind.\n#Person2#: well, I've noticed that is a position available as a sales manager.\n#Person1#: do you understand what duties that job would entail?\n#Person2#: yes. I would be directly responsible for all of the sales representatives in my department. I assume there'd be more meetings, paperwork, and other responsibilities, too.\n#Person1#: that's right. Do you have any experience in management?\n#Person2#: yes. In fact if you look at my resume, you can see that I was a manager before I started this job.\n#Person1#: well, I think you'd be the perfect candidate for the position. According to company policy, you'll still have to go through the formal application procedures though, so fill this application form in\n#Person2#: ok. Thanks for your support.","summary":"Cole's worked as a sales representative for about a year and would like a promotion to sales manager. #Person1# thinks he'd be the perfect candidate for the position and tells him to go through the formal application procedures.","topic":"job advancement"}
{"fname":"train_2413","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got anything to declare, madam?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't.\n#Person1#: Have you got any wine or spirits?\n#Person2#: No, I don't drink.\n#Person1#: What about cigarettes or cigars?\n#Person2#: I've got some cigars.\n#Person1#: How many, madam?\n#Person2#: Two small boxes.","summary":"#Person2# has nothing to declare but some cigars.","topic":"declare"}
{"fname":"train_2414","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you drive?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a driving license.\n#Person1#: Are you willing to drive yourself if the job requires?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: One more thing, if you are wanted in this position, you must prepare to travel aboard frequently.\n#Person2#: That's fine with me.\n#Person1#: Would you mind relocating?\n#Person2#: As long as it isn't too far from this city, I don't mind.\n#Person1#: It's quite far away, though it's located in another part of the city. Are you planning to find a boarding house nearby?\n#Person2#: I think I can commute that far without any trouble.\n#Person1#: Good. Do you have any particular conditions that you want us to take into consideration?\n#Person2#: No, nothing in particular. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Then you'll need to know it's a hard job. You'll often have to work overtime or even on weekends.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I don't mind working hard.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about driving, relocating, and overworking the job requires. #Person2# doesn't mind these hardships.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2415","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who wants to go first? Allen?\n#Person2#: Uh. . . I mostly just like to listen. You're the groom. Why don't you go first?\n#Person1#: OK. Put on something by the Backstreet Boys!\n#Person2#: How about ' As long as You Love Me '! You can pretend you're singing it to your fiancee Brooke!\n#Person1#: I'd better not. Brooke hates the Backstreet Boys!","summary":"Allen suggests #Person1# sing first and recommends a song, but #Person1# refuses.","topic":"at a wedding"}
{"fname":"train_2416","dialogue":"#Person1#: When should I come for work in the morning?\n#Person2#: Generally speaking, you are supposed to come at 9:00 am.\n#Person1#: When does the job start in the afternoon?\n#Person2#: You should start from 1:30 pm in the afternoon.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the work time.","topic":"business hours"}
{"fname":"train_2417","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Zina. I had a feeling you'd be stopping by.\n#Person2#: Then you've heard from Vital?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Look, Vince. I didn't mean to step on your toes, but we need to be decisive.\n#Person1#: I know it. WebTracker is playing for keeps. They'll go for our jugular if we give them the chance.\n#Person2#: This is awkward, I know. I know you're upset. But in two weeks you'll be thanking me.\n#Person1#: Maybe. Maybe I will.","summary":"Zina stops by at Vince's and asks Vince to be decisive for the WebTracker issue.","topic":"decision"}
{"fname":"train_2418","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you choose courses when you were abroad?\n#Person2#: That's a very good question. Choosing proper courses and effectively planning a college schedule is very important to the progress toward your educational goal. In order to do these wisely and effectively, you should consult with a Program Adviser or Academic Counselor.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute. There are some new terms for me. I can hardly follow you.\n#Person2#: Ok, I will go into more detail. A Program Adviser or an Academic Counselor is usually an experienced professor who is responsible for all the necessary academic counseling through graduation. You can discuss with him the program selection, changing or adding a program, the requirements for graduation, and other problems related to your study. You will choose some courses, and then discuss with the adviser whether your choice can meet the requirements for graduation.\n#Person1#: Everything is so new to me. I think I'll have to experience a very difficult period when I get there.\n#Person2#: Sure, very difficult.\n#Person1#: I am very grateful for your advice.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure to talk with you.","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to consult with a Program Advisor or Academic Counselor before choosing courses and explains it in detail. #Person1# is grateful for #Person2#'s advice.","topic":"choose courses"}
{"fname":"train_2419","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Black, when is the earliest shipment you can make?\n#Person2#: In April or early May.\n#Person1#: I am afraid shipment by early May would be too late for us. Our customs formalities are quite complicated, and it takes time to distribute the goods to the farmers in our country. The fertilizers must be delivered before April, or else we can't be in time for the spring sowing.\n#Person2#: In that case, we will have to improve one month further on the time. Now is Jan. If the fertilizers should be shipped before the end of March, only 2 months are left. The time is too limited.\n#Person1#: You understand a timely delivery is very important to us.\n#Person2#: All right. You can rest assured that we will do everything possible to advance shipment. The fertilizers will be delivered before April.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the earliest shipment is too late and wants Mr. Black to have the fertilizers delivered before April. Mr.Black assures #Person1# that they will.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_2420","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me.\n#Person2#: That's OK.\n#Person1#: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.\n#Person2#: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that.","summary":"#Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for losing #Person2#'s book.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_2421","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. This is Peter Brown of IMA computers. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to order some computer monitors.\n#Person1#: Yes. Which ones?\n#Person2#: The order number is C106.\n#Person1#: How many do you need?\n#Person2#: Three hundred, please.\n#Person1#: One moment. Yes, we can supply them.\n#Person2#: Could you send them by July 21st, please?\n#Person1#: Certainly.\n#Person2#: Good, thanks.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Good-bye.\n#Person2#: Good-bye.","summary":"#Person2# orders 300 computer monitors from #Person1# and asks to send by July 21st.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_2422","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've just finished reading Steve's list of ways of motivating employees to work more efficiently. I think they're out of touch with reality.\n#Person2#: You just took the words out of my mouth. Let's try to persuade the others to see things our way.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think Steve's ways are unrealistic.","topic":"ways of motivating employees"}
{"fname":"train_2423","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dr. Thomas? This is Keet Bradley from Daily News. I'd like to ask you some questions about the new official standard weight that you purchased.\n#Person2#: I'd be happy to help you. What would you like to know?\n#Person1#: First of all, how was the standard weight used?\n#Person2#: Well, the people in our department use it to check the scales all over the country. The department of weights and measures, we are a government agency. It's our responsibility to see that all the scales measure a kilogram accurately so this is the way we use to adjust the scales.\n#Person1#: How did you check the scales before?\n#Person2#: We have an old standard weight that we used to use. It had to be replaced because it was imprecise. You see it was made of poor quality metal that was too porous. It absorbed too much moisture.\n#Person1#: Oh. So when the weather was humid it weighed more and when it was dry it weighed less.\n#Person2#: Exactly. And that variation can affect the standards of the whole country. So our department had the new weight made out of higher quality metal.\n#Person1#: How much did it cost?\n#Person2#: About 45 thousand dollars.\n#Person1#: 45 000 dollars? For one kilogram weight? That's more expensive than gold. Is it really worth that much?\n#Person2#: I'm sure it is. Industries depend on our government agency to monitor the accuracy of scales so that when they buy and sell their products there is one standard. Think of the drug industry, for example, those companies rely on high accuracy scales to manufacture and package medicine.","summary":"Keet Bradley from Daily News asks Dr. Thomas about the new official standard weight. Dr. Thomas tells her it was used to adjust the scales. They bought it because the old one was imprecise, so they replaced it with one made of higher quality metal which costs about 45 thousand dollars","topic":"the standard weight"}
{"fname":"train_2424","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome back! I didn't see you in physics class last Thursday.\n#Person2#: I was absent myself that day. I went on a trip to New York, I just came back last night.\n#Person1#: New York! What a city! I'm sure you had lots of fun there.\n#Person2#: No, not really. I was busy doing business. It's very hot there, too.\n#Person1#: Well, did you enjoy the trip? I have never been to New York. I'd like to go there someday.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it was OK. I went to see the Statue of Liberty and that made the trip interesting. Try to make it during the spring or autumn when the weather is nice.","summary":"#Person2# was absent from the physics class last Thursday because #Person2# went on a business trip to New York.","topic":"business trip"}
{"fname":"train_2425","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know?\n#Person2#: Of course I do. How shall we celebrate it?\n#Person1#: First of all a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. It would make her look younger. And a big birthday cake too, with fifty candles.\n#Person1#: That's right. Shall we have a special dinner?\n#Person2#: How about a Chinese dinner?\n#Person1#: Fine. Where should we have it?\n#Person2#: We can have it at home. I've learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I'm sure Mom would like them.\n#Person1#: All right. Are you going to do the shopping as well?\n#Person2#: Why don't we go together, Dad?\n#Person1#: OK. When?\n#Person2#: How about this afternoon?","summary":"#Person1# and Mary are planning for Mary's mom's fiftieth birthday. They'll buy her a beautiful skirt, and prepare a big cake and a Chinese dinner.","topic":"birthday celebration preparation"}
{"fname":"train_2426","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. Don't worry. Uh, my brother will meet you at the airport. Sorry, but I have to work that day.\n#Person2#: So, you can't come to get me?\n#Person1#: No, uh, sorry.\n#Person2#: Uh, well, um, what does your brother look like?\n#Person1#: Well, he's fairly tall, he has short light brown hair, and he's pretty thin. He's certainly not a body builder or pro wrestler.\n#Person2#: Okay. Um, what else?\n#Person1#: Oh, and he usually wears a white baseball cap with crazy looking red shoes. I mean, you can't miss him.\n#Person2#: Alright. So, I'm looking for some tall crazy looking guy with wild red shoes who's ready to play baseball?\n#Person1#: Exactly.\n#Person2#: And what's his name?\n#Person1#: Well, uh, Mike, Michael. He goes by either one.\n#Person2#: Alright.\n#Person1#: Alright. Bye.\n#Person2#: I Hope he shows up?\n#Person1#: Okay, now, I'll call him.\n#Person2#: Alright, bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# has to work so #Person1# will send #Person1#'s brother to meet #Person2# at the airport. #Person1# describes what #Person1#'s brother, Mike, looks like to #Person2#.","topic":"meet at the airport"}
{"fname":"train_2427","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: It's about the new clerks you need for the offices. I'm wondering how many people you want to employ.\n#Person1#: That depends on what you would like.\n#Person2#: I think I'd need about 30 hours a week, including some Saturdays. What do you think?\n#Person1#: That's what I was thinking too. We don't want someone who has never worked in the office before.\n#Person2#: Yes. It might be helpful if one could speak a second language.\n#Person1#: That might prevent too many people asking for the jobs. What about pay, David?\n#Person2#: What do you think would be the best to offer?\n#Person1#: I think it depends on experience. However, the lowest we could offer is about $ 9,000 per year.","summary":"#Person1# and David are discussing the requirements of the new clerks. They want the clerks to be experienced and the salary depends on experience.","topic":"job requirements"}
{"fname":"train_2428","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, it's full of traffic here. Is this the shopping district?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. There are a lot of stores, restaurants, and theaters near here.\n#Person1#: What is the largest building on the left?\n#Person2#: That's Honor Department Store. They sell clothing, furniture, food-almost everything.\n#Person1#: Do you like purchasing everything in the supermarket? It's very convenient and saves a lot of time. Now I just want to buy some clothes there.\n#Person2#: Wait a minute please. I'd like to recommend some better stores for man's clothes. Look, there, next to the bank, is a man's clothing store building. And there are also some good stores on Park Street.\n#Person1#: Are they far from here?\n#Person2#: No, it's just three blocks straight ahead.\n#Person1#: Ok, maybe I can shop around by myself. Thanks a lot for your help.\n#Person2#: That's my pleasure. Go ahead.","summary":"#Person2# introduces the shopping district to #Person1# and recommends some better stores for man's clothes to #Person1#. #Person1#'ll shop around by himself.","topic":"shopping district"}
{"fname":"train_2429","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jenny. We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to join me?\n#Person2#: Sure. I need to return some books. They are due today. Besides, I can also read some weekly publications, magazines and newspapers.\n#Person1#: Great. We can go to the swimming pool in the gymnasium after that.\n#Person2#: Sounds a good idea. Summer is approaching. Today's temperature has reached 35 degree Centigrade. Are you good at swimming?\n#Person1#: Well, that's a good question. I haven't swum for almost two years. I think I need more practice.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's almost 9. I need to hurry. I am running late now. See you after class at the gate of the library then. Bye!\n#Person1#: See you then.","summary":"#Person1# invites Jenny to study for the exams at the library together and go to the swimming pool after that. Jenny agrees.","topic":"after-class activities"}
{"fname":"train_2430","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to visit grandma in Springfield?\n#Person2#: Yes. I just have to get the picture that I drew for her.\n#Person1#: Great. Let's put it in this box, so it stays nice and flat.\n#Person2#: I used the colored pencils that she got me for my birthday to make it, too! She will be happy about that.\n#Person1#: Yes, she will. She loves your artwork! I wish I had time to bake a cake.\n#Person2#: She would have liked that. You are the best baker, Mom.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will visit grandma in Springfield. #Person2# brings the picture #Person2# drew for grandma.","topic":"visit grandma"}
{"fname":"train_2431","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear what Fred did last night?\n#Person2#: No,not yet. What happened to him?\n#Person1#: I guess he was a little drunk and he had a fight with his brother. Well, he got so mad that he drove his car straight into the front of a drugstore.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: I mean he drove inside. The front of the store was completely destroyed. I actually saw it just now as I walked by. The car is still inside the store.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid Fred is in trouble. Where is he now?\n#Person1#: I hear he's in the police station. It's lucky no one was hurt.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Fred drove his car straight into a drugstore last night, and he's in the police station now.","topic":"trouble"}
{"fname":"train_2432","dialogue":"#Person1#: Billy, you are late again. \n#Person2#: I'm sorry I'm late. I overslept. Is the manager here today? \n#Person1#: Yes he 's in his office. \n#Person2#: Oh, I hope he didn't notice me. \n#Person1#: Don't take any chances. It'd be best if you told him and promised not to be late again. He's already mad at you for last 2 times. Any more and he might fire you. \n#Person2#: You said it. It won't happen again. Do you really think he'd fire me? \n#Person1#: I think he might. You'd better go to his office. \n#Person2#: You are probably right. I'll go right now and apologize. I try hard not to be late but it is difficult with Beijing traffic. \n#Person1#: Good luck! ","summary":"Billy's late for work again. #Person1# advises Billy to apologize to the manager, or he'll probably get fired.","topic":"late for work"}
{"fname":"train_2433","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am looking for a blouse. Can you show me the way, please? \n#Person2#: OK, what style do you want? \n#Person1#: I have no idea. Could you recommend me one? \n#Person2#: What about this one? It fits you. \n#Person1#: Well, the style is quite good, but I think it's too showy. I would like to try on the lighter one. ","summary":"#Person2# recommends a blouse to #Person1#. #Person1# would like a lighter one.","topic":"choose a blouse"}
{"fname":"train_2434","dialogue":"#Person1#: This place is great. I'm surprised there are so many things here. \n#Person2#: Yes, but it takes a while to find things. It's not organized as carefully as a regular store. \n#Person1#: What's the difference between an outlet and a regular store? \n#Person2#: Usually a clothes company will send their overstock to an outlet. The prices are very low. But you may find faulty products here too. \n#Person1#: Faulty products? \n#Person2#: Yes. Sometimes the fault is very small; if you have a needle and thread, you can fix it yourself. So it's a good deal to buy it. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's easy for me. I think it's really a good deal. \n#Person2#: Yes. You can save a lot of money in this way. \n#Person1#: That's great for me. Look, children's clothes! I'd like to buy some winter clothes for my son and daughter. \n#Person2#: Why not buy the sweater? It only costs 30 Yuan. \n#Person1#: Yes, I'll take it. Are there any jeans? Xiaohui's jeans are always dirty. I also need four pairs of slippers. \n#Person2#: How many do you want to buy? \n#Person1#: I ought to make the most of it while I'm here, don't you think? \n#Person2#: You're right. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the difference between an outlet and a regular store. #Person1# thinks an outlet is a good deal and will make the most of it to buy clothes for the family.","topic":"outlet"}
{"fname":"train_2435","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are going to be really jealous when you find out where I'm headed for the holidays! \n#Person2#: Don't tell me! I'm sure it's someplace warm and sunny with great beaches! \n#Person1#: You got it! I'm going to spend two fabulous weeks in Hawaii! \n#Person2#: You are so lucky! Send me a postcard! ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# excitedly #Person1#'s going to Hawaii for holiday.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_2436","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you finished your work? \n#Person2#: Not because I'm keeping an eye on the baby. \n#Person1#: Where is the baby's mother? \n#Person2#: She is at the supermarket downstairs. She said she would be back in about half an hour. ","summary":"#Person2# hasn't finished the work because of the baby.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2437","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our university's fifties anniversary, Sir. Please have a seat. \n#Person2#: Thank you. Wow, your school has so many honors. Congratulations! \n#Person1#: Thank you. \n#Person2#: Excuse me. I wonder see Dean Mr. Lee first. I was wondering if could you tell me where his office is? \n#Person1#: Certainly. Mr. Lee's office building at the south end of the campus, just beside the library. \n#Person2#: Excuse me? \n#Person1#: Let me show you the way. Please follow me. \n#Person2#: Thank you very much. It's very kind of you. \n#Person1#: My pleasure. \n#Person2#: This is it? \n#Person1#: It's up on the second floor. You have to use the stairs. The elevator isn't working. ","summary":"#Person1# welcomes #Person2# at their university's fifties anniversary and leads #Person2# to Dean Mr. Lee's office.","topic":"anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_2438","dialogue":"#Person1#: So did you get in touch with your brother? \n#Person2#: No, not yet. I'm really worried. \n#Person1#: Well, it'd be foolish to call the police. He probably just went away overnight. \n#Person2#: Maybe you're right. But I'm still worried. ","summary":"#Person2#'s worried about #Person2#'s brother. #Person1# comforts #Person2#.","topic":"brother's safety"}
{"fname":"train_2439","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like some tea or coffee, dear?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. It's very late. They will keep me awake the whole night.\n#Person1#: Then what about some water?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Don't work too late since you are not in good health. You should be careful with your health.\n#Person2#: I know, but I'll have to finish these reports tonight. Our manager will use them at the meeting tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: You should have got someone to help you.\n#Person2#: Everyone is so busy in our company. They all have their own business to deal with.\n#Person1#: Sure, that's true. Can I help you with something?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid you can't. Just turn down the TV a little so that the songs won't interrupt me now and then.\n#Person1#: Yes, I will. I do hope that you will finish the report soon and get some sleep.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. It won't take me too long.","summary":"#Person1# prepares some water for #Person2# and asks #Person2# not to work too late. #Person2# has to finish the reports tonight and asks #Person1# to turn down the TV.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_2440","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, computer consultants.\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm interested in the Nova computer.\n#Person1#: The basic model or the basic plus?\n#Person2#: Which one is more suitable for a small restaurant?\n#Person1#: Well, it depends on what you really need. Both of them have the latest and greatest hardware.\n#Person2#: Well, we do need a wide range of software.\n#Person1#: Then I think you should consider the basic plus.\n#Person2#: Do you supply software?\n#Person1#: No, we don't supply any software. But we can recommend suppliers. And there's a training program with both models. We also run special courses for new users.\n#Person2#: That sounds impressive.","summary":"#Person2# consults #Person1# about the Nova computer. #Person1# recommends the basic plus according to #Person2#'s demands and introduces other services.","topic":"computer consultation"}
{"fname":"train_2441","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, dad?\n#Person2#: Yes, Alice. How are you? Is there anything wrong?\n#Person1#: Oh no, I just wanted to call and see how you and mom are. It's been quite a while since I saw you last time.\n#Person2#: Oh, we're both fine. How is Jack?\n#Person1#: He is fine. He likes his work and got a higher pay last month. We were all pretty pleased about that.\n#Person2#: Yes, I think you should be. And how are the kids?\n#Person1#: Well, Billy is home from school today. It's his birthday.\n#Person2#: Tell him I'll send him a present.\n#Person1#: All right. Sally's still taking dancing lessons.\n#Person2#: She must be pretty good by now. I'd like to see her sometimes. Well, when are you coming for a visit?\n#Person1#: Not for a few months, I'm afraid. But I hope we can come to stay for a few weeks this summer, probably in July.\n#Person2#: That would be nice. Call again soon.\n#Person1#: OK, dad. Nice talking to you and glad everything is alright. Give mom our love.\n#Person2#: Alright. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye, dad.","summary":"Alice calls her dad to see how the family has been doing. She might come to stay for a few weeks in July.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_2442","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, have you ridden the subway?\n#Person2#: Yes, I go to work by underground everyday.\n#Person1#: On the Internet, there are 9 most beautiful subways in the world.\n#Person2#: Is the Shanghai Bund Tourist Tunnel included in it?\n#Person1#: Yes. Have you been there?\n#Person2#: Yes, I went to Shanghai last month. The Bund Tourist Tunnel connects two best attractions of Shanghai, the Bund and Lujiazui. The tunnel itself is like a light show. You will see the flashing lights, colorful lines and circling images projected on to the real walls.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is so magical. Can you show me other subways?\n#Person2#: Of course. They are so fascinating.","summary":"Jane describes the Shanghai Bund Tourist Tunnel, which is one of the 9 most beautiful subways in the world, to #Person1#.","topic":"beautiful subways"}
{"fname":"train_2443","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mark, did you once study abroad?\n#Person2#: Yes, I went to Australia as an exchange student about 8 years ago. I was only 16 years old then. I studied there for 2 years.\n#Person1#: What was the biggest surprise about your study abroad experience?\n#Person2#: Well, before I went to Australia, I was afraid I wouldn't make any friends there. But it turned out it was quite easy for me to make friends there, and there was another big surprise for me too!\n#Person1#: What was it?\n#Person2#: I didn't expect to have so many great experiences in the country. But in Australia, I often traveled with my new friends. I was even able to travel up and down the East Coast with some great new friends.\n#Person1#: Now I can say you really enjoyed your life there.","summary":"Mark tells #Person1# his study-abroad experience in Australia. He's surprised that he made many friends and had so many great experiences there.","topic":"study abroad"}
{"fname":"train_2444","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's good to see the sun again. Let's go out.\n#Person2#: Yes, we have been looking forward to this change for many days.\n#Person1#: But it's supposed to be cloudy this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Oh, I can't believe it. The vegetables in my garden do need sunlight. They're getting yellow.\n#Person1#: The same with mine. Even rain would be better than that. But I don't think we can do anything but wait.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are happy with the sun since their plants need sunlight.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_2445","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going, Les?\n#Person2#: To the pet shop. I want to buy some cat food for Grace's birthday. She loves her cats and I'm sure she'd like to get some cat food.\n#Person1#: But it's Grace's birthday, not her cats'. She enjoys reading. Let's get her a book.\n#Person2#: OK. Let's go to the book shop then.\n#Person1#: I prefer shopping online. It's easier.\n#Person2#: OK. Let's use dad's computer. How about this book on cats. It seems to be interesting. It is only $6.00.\n#Person1#: That's quite cheap. But she has that book already. Mom gave it to her for Christmas remember?\n#Person2#: OK. Not this book. What then? Some sweets?\n#Person1#: It's not your birthday. Grace really dislikes eating sweet things and she wants to lose weight.\n#Person2#: I know what, she loves flowers. Let's get her some.\n#Person1#: Flowers don't last. I prefer to give presents that last. Let's get her a plant then.\n#Person2#: I'd love to give her that. Let's check some pages for plants.","summary":"Les and #Person1# are choosing a birthday gift for Grace. They consider cat food, a book, some sweets, and flowers. Then they decide on a plant.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_2446","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' d like to open a savings account. Can you tell me how to do it?\n#Person2#: Ok, you have to fill out the form. And I let me see three identification cards or documents.\n#Person1#: I have the driver ' s license, a membership card and my passport. Would we do?\n#Person2#: Let me see them. Yes. There ' re ok.\n#Person1#: What ' s the minimum amount I can deposit in an account?\n#Person2#: You can deposit and ensure amount of ten dollars.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# open a savings account and tells #Person1# the minimum deposit amount is ten dollars.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_2447","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now darling, I know that we've bought this house together, but it's just going to be far too expensive to decorate it. I think we should sell it.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, Nathan, I... I really think we've bought this flat at the right time, you know.Market prices are going to go up, and I think you'll find in a year or two it will be worth a lot more.\n#Person1#: But we're going to spend so much money in furnishing and decorating. I think we could get a much cheaper place that's already furnished.\n#Person2#: But don't you like this place? I remember when we came to see it we thought it would be lovely.\n#Person1#: Well, only you liked it really, darling.\n#Person2#: Oh, why didn't you say so then? But I still think we've made a good buy.","summary":"Nathan wants to sell the house because furnishing and decorating will cost much. But #Person2# thinks the house will be worth more in the future.","topic":"sell the house"}
{"fname":"train_2448","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I think I was supposed to call for my test results today.\n#Person2#: If you go onto our website and put in your password, you can access your test results.\n#Person1#: Are you saying that there weren ' t any problems?\n#Person2#: I will always have you come in for a discussion if there is a major problem.\n#Person1#: Will I be able to read the results on the website and understand them?\n#Person2#: Yes, if you go there, you can see what each test is about.\n#Person1#: How will I know what the numbers mean?\n#Person2#: You can see your results and how they compare to the normal range.\n#Person1#: How can I see test results from tests I have taken before?\n#Person2#: We put all of your test results up in the same place. Just check the dates for what you need.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to check the test results on the website and contact #Person2# if there're any problems.","topic":"check test results"}
{"fname":"train_2449","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, I was wondering if you you had any plans for saturday afternoon.\n#Person2#: A friend and I are planing to go out, why? what's up?\n#Person1#: There is a special exhibition of french sculptures at the museum, I was hoping you ' d like to come with me.\n#Person2#: I am afraid I can't I am going to be out all day.\n#Person1#: What about sunday?\n#Person2#: i wish i could, but it's my mums birthday.\n#Person1#: Maybe next week.\n#Person2#: Much as I ' d like to, I am afraid i wont be free next week, I have a lot of work.\n#Person1#: Sorry to hear that, I was really looking forward to spending some more time with you, I really enjoyed our last chat.\n#Person2#: I am really sorry too, maybe I can give you a call sometime.","summary":"#Person1# invites Jane to an exhibition. But Jane's out on Saturday and Sunday's her mum's birthday. Jane's also busy next week.","topic":"reject an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2450","dialogue":"#Person1#: I had a big argument with david yesterday. I hope he ' s not still mad at me.\n#Person2#: What did you argue about?\n#Person1#: He borrowed some money from me and I needed it back. He said he didn ' t have the money yet.\n#Person2#: Well, he should pay you back. It ' s only fair.\n#Person1#: Yes, but I got angry with him too quickly. He probably thought that I mistrusted him. I shouldn ' t have got angry.\n#Person2#: Did you lend him a lot of money?\n#Person1#: Not much. I had to pay an unexpected bill, so I needed the money back.\n#Person2#: Well, talk to him about it next time you see him. He probably feels as bad about it as you do. Close friends sometimes have disagreements. It ' s nothing unusual. Neither of you said anything really nasty, did you?\n#Person1#: No, we didn ' t. I guess you ' re right. We should patch things up.\n#Person2#: Of course you should. You wouldn ' t want a silly argument to ruin a long friendship, would you?","summary":"#Person1# has a big argument with David because #Person1# wanted the money back and got angry too quickly. #Person2# suggests talking to David to protect the friendship.","topic":"fix the friendship"}
{"fname":"train_2451","dialogue":"#Person1#: My dear, what's for supper?\n#Person2#: Red cooked carp and rape with fresh mushrooms.\n#Person1#: What about soup?\n#Person2#: Sour-peppery soup.\n#Person1#: Which condiment do you use for?\n#Person2#: I'll use ginger, garlic scallion, hot pepper and vinegar.\n#Person1#: Very good, need I help you?\n#Person2#: No, don't need, I can do myself.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I can watch TV now.\n#Person2#: But you must cook that dinner next time.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'll do it next time.","summary":"#Person2# is preparing the supper and asks #Person1# to cook the dinner next time.","topic":"prepare the dinner"}
{"fname":"train_2452","dialogue":"#Person1#: can I see your passport, please?\n#Person2#: is this line for non-residents?\n#Person1#: yes it is. Residents can queen up in the lines to my right.\n#Person2#: Ok. Here's my passport.\n#Person1#: what's the expiration date on your passport?\n#Person2#: I think it's soon, maybe in a few months. It was renewed in Beijing, so the new expiry date is on the last page.\n#Person1#: I see. Yes, you'll need to renew your passport in a few months. Make sure you don't let it expire while you are in the UK.\n#Person2#: I won't.\n#Person1#: do you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: no, I don't have anything to declare.\n#Person1#: how long will you be staying in the UK?\n#Person2#: I'll be here for about a year.\n#Person1#: what is the purpose of your stay?\n#Person2#: I'll be studying. I'm doing an MBA at Nottingham University.\n#Person1#: where will you be staying?\n#Person2#: I have a housing contract with the university. I'll be in a dorm room on campus.\n#Person1#: how do you plan on paying for your living costs and tuition fees while you are here?\n#Person2#: my father has already paid for that in advance. Here are the receipts.\n#Person1#: ok. Have a good day. Here's your passport and documents back.\n#Person2#: thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# checks #Person2#'s passport and reminds #Person2# to renew it before the expiration date. #Person2#'ll study in the UK and live in the dorm with the living costs and tuition covered by #Person2#'s dad.","topic":"pass the customs"}
{"fname":"train_2453","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what came in the mail today?\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: My acceptance letter to Yale!\n#Person2#: Wow! Congratulation! When do classes start?\n#Person1#: Freshman orientation is the last week of august, but I want to go two weeks before that to get settled in.\n#Person2#: You're so lucky! Do you have to do many things before you leave?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'll be very busy! I have to get a visa, buy a plane ticket, and pack my things. But first, I want to register for classes.\n#Person2#: When can you do that?\n#Person1#: Well, they sent me their prospectus, so I can start looking now. do you want to help me decide which classed to take?\n#Person2#: Sure. What can you choose from?\n#Person1#: Well, I have to take all the fundamental course, plus a few from my major.\n#Person2#: What is your major?\n#Person1#: I hope to major in English literature, but the admissions counselor told me that many people change their major many times in their first year, so we'll see.\n#Person2#: What are the fundamental course?\n#Person1#: In order to graduate, every student must take a certain amount of classes in history, math, English, philosophy, science and art.\n#Person2#: Interesting. That's very different from the Chinese education system.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. It's also very different from the British education system.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: oh, sure. In British, students don't have to take the foundation course.\n#Person2#: why not?\n#Person1#: maybe because they think they know everything already! ha ha.","summary":"#Person1#'s acceptance letter to Yale arrived and #Person1# asks #Person2#'s help to choose classes. #Person1# has to take fundamental courses because every student must take some classes in history, English, science, etc, which is different from the Chinese and British education system.","topic":"choose courses"}
{"fname":"train_2454","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for the advice, Mr. Macmillan. I'll keep it in mind. I had better head off though. I'm meeting my husband for dinner.\n#Person2#: Sure, I'm heading out myself. Enjoy your evening.\n#Person1#: Thanks, sir. You too. Drive safely, I hear there's a lot ice on the roads.\n#Person2#: Thanks for the warning! See you tomorrow!","summary":"#Person1# thanks for Mr. Macmillan's advice and heads off.","topic":"say goodbye"}
{"fname":"train_2455","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you play football yesterday?\n#Person2#: Yes, I played with Tony and John.\n#Person1#: What did you do after you'd played football?\n#Person2#: We all went swimming.\n#Person1#: Are you going swimming again this afternoon?\n#Person2#: No, we aren't. We're going to help Mr. Smith to plant some flowers.\n#Person1#: Are you helping him all afternoon?\n#Person2#: Yes, we are. We can neither play football nor do our homework today.\n#Person1#: You're, going to be very busy.\n#Person2#: Yes, we certainly are. But Mr. Smith is going to pay us for all the work we'll do.","summary":"#Person2# played football and went swimming yesterday. #Person2#'ll help Mr. Smith plant flowers today and he'll pay #Person2#.","topic":"plan"}
{"fname":"train_2456","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the first time for me to have a Chinese guest. I hope you like western cooking.\n#Person2#: Yes. I like it very much.\n#Person1#: Cooking is a hobby with me. I'm always trying to think up new recipes. I hope you like the soup. It's kind of a specialty of mine, so I hope you enjoy it.\n#Person2#: It's excellent.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your compliment. Won't you try this fish with white sauce? I'm rather round of it.\n#Person2#: It's delicious.\n#Person1#: What sort of western food do you like best?\n#Person2#: I like beefsteak very much. Have you tried Chinese dishes?\n#Person1#: I find the Chinese dishes wonderful.\n#Person2#: Well, it's getting late. I have to get up early tomorrow. So I must say good night.\n#Person1#: It's still early.","summary":"#Person1# treats #Person2# with Western food and it's the first time for #Person1# to treat a Chinese guest. #Person1# cooks #Person1#'s specialty soup, which #Person2# loves.","topic":"Western food"}
{"fname":"train_2457","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does your girl friend like swimming?\n#Person2#: Yes, she does. She is good at backstroke and free style.\n#Person1#: Then you can help her with the breaststroke and sidestroke.\n#Person2#: But she wants to learn the butterfly stroke\n#Person1#: Really? Then just ask her to follow me.\n#Person2#: I heard you are now practicing underwater swimming, aren't you?\n#Person1#: Yes. But I still have some difficulties it breathing.\n#Person2#: Say, kid, keep on practicing, you're sure to be a first-class swimmer.\n#Person1#: To tell you the truth, I have never thought of being a swimmer. I swim just for fun.\n#Person2#: That's good.","summary":"#Person2#'s girlfriend wants to learn the butterfly stroke, and #Person1# asks her to follow #Person1#. #Person1# swims just for fun.","topic":"discuss swimming"}
{"fname":"train_2458","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's taking you so long?\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'm almost finished.\n#Person1#: I need you to hurry up.\n#Person2#: All right. I'm finished.\n#Person1#: I think there's more you need to do.\n#Person2#: What do you mean by that?\n#Person1#: My hair looks awful.\n#Person2#: What don't you like about it?\n#Person1#: I just don't like my hair.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry that you don't like it.\n#Person1#: I won't be paying you for this.\n#Person2#: I'm sure we can work something out.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person1#'s hair looks awful and dislikes it. #Person1# won't pay #Person2#.","topic":"discuss the hair"}
{"fname":"train_2459","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I am afraid that the fax machine in my room won't be working till tomorrow. A technician has just come and checked it. He will bring me a new one tomorrow. It seems there is a big problem with mine and it will take some days for repairing. Can I use the one in your office?\n#Person2#: Of course you can. I am sure this one works very well. I just sent dozens of pages. How many pages are you sending? Are you familiar with my fax machine?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think you have the same model as I have. Does your fax machine print out immediately a transmission protocol?\n#Person2#: Yes, it will print immediately.","summary":"#Person1#'s fax machine stops working, so #Person1# asks to use #Person2#'s. #Person2#'s fax machine can print out immediately.","topic":"fax machine"}
{"fname":"train_2460","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to use a safety deposit box.\n#Person1#: Will the object fit into this size of box?\n#Person2#: Let me see. I think it's OK.\n#Person1#: Could you fill out this form, please, ma'am?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you, ma'am. Would you like to use it until May 20th?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: This way, please. Your box number is 522.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: If you would like to use the contents during the period of use, please come here in person. After confirming your signature, we will open the box.\n#Person2#: I see. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# reserve a safety deposit box until May 20th and will confirm #Person2#'s signature to open the box.","topic":"safety deposit box"}
{"fname":"train_2461","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Li King. Can I talk to your manager?\n#Person2#: Sorry, he has just gone out now. Can I take a message for you?\n#Person1#: Yes. Would you please kindly tell him I want to apply for a proof-reader in your newspaper?\n#Person2#: OK, I got it.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# leave a message to the manager.","topic":"job application"}
{"fname":"train_2462","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Overseas operator. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to make a collect call to Japan.\n#Person1#: Your name, please?\n#Person2#: It's Helen Kent.\n#Person1#: Who would you like to talk to?\n#Person2#: I'd like to talk to Mr. Edna Kent.\n#Person1#: Is that Mr. Edna Kent?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: What number are you calling from, please?\n#Person2#: From code 513, 432-6748.\n#Person1#: And the number in Japan, please?\n#Person2#: Country code is 81, area code 138, and the number is 846-8972.\n#Person1#: Hold the line, please. I'll put your call through.","summary":"#Person1# helps Helen Kent make a collect call to Mr. Edna Kent in Japan.","topic":"a collect call"}
{"fname":"train_2463","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think I need some iced water, too. Is there an extra charge for that?\n#Person2#: Yes. We charge 50 cents for iced water.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Could you give me some more napkins, too?\n#Person2#: Sure. Do you need anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes. I would also like some sweet-and-sour sauce and pepper.\n#Person2#: I'll put all that into the bag for you.\n#Person1#: Do I owe you for the sauce, pepper and napkins?\n#Person2#: No, there's no charge for those.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for some iced water charged for 50 cents and free napkins, sauce, and pepper.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_2464","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why is there no water coming out when you turn on the faucet?\n#Person2#: Not even a single drop?\n#Person1#: Well, it's just drip drip drip. But that's not water.\n#Person2#: I don't know. Since yesterday morning, the water pressure has dropped to a little more than a drip.\n#Person1#: Did you call the apartment management yet?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I called and they said they'd send someone over.\n#Person1#: How long ago did you do that?\n#Person2#: It was 36 hours ago.\n#Person1#: That's outrageous! I just don't understand why they're not on top of this.","summary":"#Person1# says there's no water out of the faucet. #Person2# called the apartment management long ago, but no one comes.","topic":"fix the faucet"}
{"fname":"train_2465","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I leave early today?\n#Person2#: Sure. I don't mind.\n#Person1#: And can I come in late tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I don't see why not.\n#Person1#: And may I take Friday off?\n#Person2#: Go ahead. It's OK with me.\n#Person1#: One more thing. Would you give me a ten-dollar raise?\n#Person2#: No.","summary":"#Person2# agrees #Person1# comes late and leaves early but won't give #Person1# any raise.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_2466","dialogue":"#Person1#: Front desk, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need a wake-up call tomorrow at seven thirty.\n#Person1#: Sure. Your room number, PLS?\n#Person2#: Room 1019.\n#Person1#: Room 1019, tomorrow at seven thirty. Ok, we will give you a call in the morning.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# for a wake-up call tomorrow.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_2467","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cute. . . Here. These beans are already ground. Now for step three\n#Person2#: So soon?\n#Person1#: You have to brew the grinds while they're fresh and drink it immediately for the best flavor.\n#Person2#: OK! Hurry, then! Here's my cup. I can't wait for step four!\n#Person1#: There is no step four. . .\n#Person2#: Yes, there is, drinking your coffee!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# to brew the grinds and drink the coffee immediately.","topic":"coffee making"}
{"fname":"train_2468","dialogue":"#Person1#: Stephen, can you work overtime tonight?\n#Person2#: What's wrong? We have been working overtime recently.\n#Person1#: The holiday is coming so we need to finish our task.\n#Person2#: Must we finish our task before the holiday?\n#Person1#: Yes. The contract must be kept.\n#Person2#: OK. I know. But Bob wanted to change shifts with me tonight.\n#Person1#: Did he say why?\n#Person2#: He said he would celebrate his girlfriend's birthday.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I will tell him about that.\n#Person2#: It is convenient for me to work overtime tonight.\n#Person1#: Thank you for that. And I will double your pay.","summary":"#Person1# asks Stephen to work overtime, but Bob wanted to change shifts with Stephen. #Person1#'ll tell Bob and double Stephen's pay.","topic":"work arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_2469","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you spend your spare time? Are you interested in sports?\n#Person2#: I have many hobbies, I like almost all kinds of sports and I also like to listen to pop songs.\n#Person1#: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?\n#Person2#: I think I am extroverted.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s hobbies, and #Person2#'s extroverted.","topic":"discuss hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_2470","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think I may rent this apartment from you.\n#Person2#: That would be wonderful.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me how much I would have to pay for rent?\n#Person2#: The rent is $ 1050 every month.\n#Person1#: That's way too much.\n#Person2#: What is good for you?\n#Person1#: I can afford about $ 800 a month for rent.\n#Person2#: That's not high enough.\n#Person1#: How much more are you thinking?\n#Person2#: I can let it go at $ 900 a month.\n#Person1#: That's almost perfect.\n#Person2#: I can live with that too.","summary":"#Person1# may rent the apartment #Person1#, and they agree on $900 a month for rent.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_2471","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of life do you prefer, city life or country life?\n#Person2#: In comparison to city life, the country life is quiet and peaceful.\n#Person1#: But it doesn't have all the modern convenience offered by the city.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I agree. Every wall has two sides.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s preference for city or country life.","topic":"different living places"}
{"fname":"train_2472","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I've got some documents here that go with the L \/ C our company opened 10 days ago. I think there is something wrong.\n#Person1#: Really? Have you checked everything carefully?\n#Person2#: Very carefully, that's when I found the problem.\n#Person1#: Ah, I see. The goods description is totally different from what you are expecting, right?\n#Person2#: Yep, you've got it! What should we do?\n#Person1#: Usually, if the problem is insignificant I advise the customer to go ahead ; it's normally a translation problem or something like that. But this does seem a little more serious. I suggest you get back on to them right now and ask them about it. Hopefully you can sort it out over the phone.\n#Person2#: That's a great idea ; thanks for your help.","summary":"Something's wrong with #Person2#'s company's L\/C, and the goods description is different from what #Person2#'s expecting. #Person1# suggests going back to them and asking about it.","topic":"post-sales service"}
{"fname":"train_2473","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. I understand that you have been robbed.\n#Person2#: I certainly have.\n#Person1#: When did this happen?\n#Person2#: About two hours ago.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you report it before?\n#Person2#: I couldn't. I was bound and gagged.\n#Person1#: Please tell me exactly what happened.\n#Person2#: I was sitting in this room watching television when someone knocked on the door. Without thinking, I opened it.\n#Person1#: That wasn't very wise, sir.\n#Person2#: I know. I was expecting my wife, you see, and thought it was her.\n#Person1#: You should never open a door without looking to see who it is.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. I regret it very much.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: Two men pushed into the flat. One of them threatened me with a knife while the other bound and gagged me.\n#Person1#: Did you get a good look at them?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. They were both wearing stockings over their faces.\n#Person1#: What did they take?\n#Person2#: My wallet, with $ 200 in it, my wrist watch. some of my wife's jewellery from our bedroom, and a silver photoframe.\n#Person1#: They don't seem to have done much damage to the flat.\n#Person2#: No. They had just begun to search when the dogs next door began to bark. Theran off then leaving me bound and gagged. It was some time before my wifereturned and released me. I phoned the police at o\n#Person1#: My men began searching the area as soon as we received your call. I can't promise you that we'll recover your property but we'll certainly do our best.","summary":"#Person2# has been robbed and tells #Person1# exactly what happened. #Person2# opened the door without checking, and two men wearing stockings over their faces came in. One man bound and gagged #Person2# and they took the wallet, jewellery, etc. #Person1#'s men will do their best to recover #Person2#'s loss.","topic":"being robbed"}
{"fname":"train_2474","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! They've got everything here. All the world's famous brands. Aunt Cindy, what is your favorite brand?\n#Person2#: I love all the fashionable things. But my favorite brand is Chanel.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's a very expensive brand, but with good reason.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Each style is specially designed by world's top designers. So they can always make you look amazing.\n#Person1#: I see. Come here. The high heels here look really attractive. But I wonder whether it's comfortable to wear any of them?\n#Person2#: Not really, especially at the beginning, if you wear high heels all day long, your feet would hurt. But, no big deal. Women can always get used to that.\n#Person1#: It's not a simple thing to be beautiful.\n#Person2#: Sure. But everyone loves to be beautiful. Hey, do you think this pair of sunglasses matches the handbag well?\n#Person1#: Yeah, very tasteful. And with them, you look even more fashionable. Oh, there are so many French perfumers. Oops, perfumes for guys? So strange!\n#Person2#: Come on. Fashion is not only for women. Men also share the equal right to chase fashion. It's the new fashion for men to wear perfumes, which is called cologne.\n#Person1#: Oh, really, that's really something new. I'm afraid not everyone can accept it.\n#Person2#: It takes time for that. But people's consuming attitudes are changing quickly.\n#Person1#: That's true. Well, it's obvious that fashion is not a cheap thing. So, do you spend all your money on it?\n#Person2#: No. Fashion is just part of my life, which improves its quality. But also, I'm good at financing. I have a credit card, but I never overdraft.\n#Person1#: How is it that you are my mom's sis? You two are so different. She always picks up bargains and spends more than she earns. You do so much better than her.\n#Person2#: I have to say that's just the result of difference of our consumptive habits.","summary":"#Person2# likes Channel best because each style is designed by top designers. #Person1# sees attractive high heels, and #Person2# says even though it hurts to wear them, women get used to it. #Person1# finds some perfumes for guys, and #Person2# explains it's a new fashion. #Person2# uses fashion to improve life quality and knows about financing, which is different from #Person1#'s mom.","topic":"talk about fashion"}
{"fname":"train_2475","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're all set to leave.\n#Person2#: I can't believe it.\n#Person1#: What are your plans?\n#Person2#: I plan on going back to school.\n#Person1#: What will your major be?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure yet, but I plan to do good things.\n#Person1#: You don't have plans to end up back here, do you?\n#Person2#: I have no plans on being back.\n#Person1#: You don't belong here.\n#Person2#: That's true.\n#Person1#: Good luck with your life.\n#Person2#: I'm going to be fine.","summary":"#Person2#'s leaving and tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plan to go to school without coming back.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_2476","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any questions you want to ask?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to know if there would be any future opportunities for specific training.\n#Person1#: If necessary there will be. Any other questions?\n#Person2#: When will I know your decision?\n#Person1#: We'll give you our decision in a few days. How can we get in touch with you?\n#Person2#: I can be reached at my office during work hours and at home in the evening. My office phone number and home phone number are in my resume.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your interest in our company.\n#Person2#: Thank you, sir. I expect to hear from you as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: Would you please let the next applicant come in on your way out?\n#Person2#: All right. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# there'll be future opportunities for specific training if necessary and will inform #Person2# of the results soon.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2477","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of promotional events are scheduled for the new product line?\n#Person2#: Marketing has us set up with product launches in five major cities, as well as some sponsoring events throughout the year. All together, there will be 15 events.\n#Person1#: What kind of sponsoring are we talking about? I don't know how effective sponsorship really is. . .\n#Person2#: It's not what you're thinking. These events will give us a wider exposure than most. Take the tri-city marathon for starters. This is a highly publicized event. The television exposure alone will nearly double our customer awareness.\n#Person1#: Other than the marathon, what else is on the list?\n#Person2#: We've got a spot in Olympic Stadium sponsoring one of a team's equipment, then a rally for cancer research, and a connection to the inner-city education program.\n#Person1#: Sports, medicine, education. . . seems kind of random, don't you think?\n#Person2#: It might seem that way, but this events were all carefully chosen based on marketing research. These are the events that our customers and potential customers care about.","summary":"#Person2# says they have 15 sponsoring events. #Person1# doubts the effectiveness, but #Person2# says it offers a wider exposure. #Person2# sponsors a marathon, a rally, etc., which are carefully chosen.","topic":"sponsoring events"}
{"fname":"train_2478","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! It's hot today! Do you want to get an ice cream cone?\n#Person2#: No Let's go to an ice cream parlor! They have way more flavors to choose from there. I feel like having something special like Neapolitan ice cream.\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: It's three different flavors mixed together. Chocolate, strawberry and something green with candied fruit.\n#Person1#: Do they have ice cream bars. frozen yogurt or frozen chocolate mousse?\n#Person2#: Absolutely! They also have real Italian Galatian and French sorbets. They do a great baked Alaska.\n#Person1#: Maybe a vanilla ice cream milkshake would be good. What's your favorite flavor?\n#Person2#: Well. . . l like the traditional flavors like rum raisin, butter pecan. maple walnut, strawberry, chocolate and vanilla. But now there are some new flavors from Asia like green tea and durian.\n#Person1#: God! Even talking about it makes me feel like l'm gaining weight!\n#Person2#: That's OK. We can go jogging, after we eat!","summary":"#Person2# suggests going to an ice cream parlor where there are Neapolitan ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc. #Person1#'d like a vanilla ice cream milkshake, and #Person2# likes traditional flavors.","topic":"ice cream"}
{"fname":"train_2479","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're looking very well.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I try to keep in shape.\n#Person1#: Do you often exercise?\n#Person2#: Yes, as long as I can find the time. I like swimming best.\n#Person1#: What style of swimming do you like best?\n#Person2#: I like the back best. I am good at freestyle stroke, but I usually use breast stroke as it keeps me from getting tired.\n#Person1#: I think butterfly stroke is the most difficult style to learn.\n#Person2#: I agree. I'm not good at it, either. Can you swim? How about going for a swim this Saturday?\n#Person1#: Oh, no. I am quite a stone in the water and cannot swim.","summary":"#Person2# often exercises and likes swimming best. #Person1# thinks butterfly stroke is the hardest, and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"discuss swimming"}
{"fname":"train_2480","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many places have you worked altogether?\n#Person2#: Three.\n#Person1#: Would you tell me the general description of your present job?\n#Person2#: I am in charge of the trading department. I'm handling invoices, shipping bills and computing freight costs, that's most of the documentation.\n#Person1#: What time do you go to work?\n#Person2#: I must be there no later than 9:00.\n#Person1#: What time does the office close?\n#Person2#: I quit work whenever I get finished, usually about six o'clock.\n#Person1#: Does your work involve a lot of paper filling and typing?\n#Person2#: No, the secretary does this. It's not part of my job.\n#Person1#: What made you decide to change your job?\n#Person2#: I am working in a small company where further promotion is impossible, so I decided to change my job. I'd like to find a job which is more challenging.","summary":"#Person2# has worked three places altogether and tells #Person1# the general description of #Person2#'s present job. #Person2# wants to change #Person2#'s job because further promotion is impossible.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2481","dialogue":"#Person1#: You live in Washington, don't you?\n#Person2#: No. I work in Washington, but I live in Maryland. My home is in Potomac, Maryland.\n#Person1#: How far is it form Washington?\n#Person2#: It's not very far. Just about fifteen miles.\n#Person1#: So you commute from home to work. How do you like commuting?\n#Person2#: It's not bad. I'm used to it now.\n#Person1#: How long does it take?\n#Person2#: It depends on the traffic. It takes forty-five minutes in the morning, because the traffic is very bad then.\n#Person1#: I suppose the traffic is bad at the end of the day, too, when commuters are leaving the city.\n#Person2#: Yes. The worst time is between five and six. It sometimes takes me fifty minutes to drive home, if I can't leave Washington before five o'clock.\n#Person1#: How long does it take when there's not much traffic?\n#Person2#: Only twenty-five minutes. Commuting is easy then.","summary":"#Person2# works in Washington but lives in Maryland. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# takes 45 minutes to commute in the morning and 55 minutes after work if traffic is bad.","topic":"commuting"}
{"fname":"train_2482","dialogue":"#Person1#: Red House Restaurant. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to book a table.\n#Person1#: For how many?\n#Person2#: Just two.\n#Person1#: For what time?\n#Person2#: 8:00.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, there aren't any tables left for 8: 00, but we can give you one for 7:00 or 9:00.\n#Person2#: All right. 9:00 then.\n#Person1#: May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: Miller.\n#Person1#: A table for two at 9:00 for Mr. Miller. Thank you.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"A table at 8:00 is unavailable and #Person1# helps Miller book one at 9:00.","topic":"restaurant reservation"}
{"fname":"train_2483","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear your boss has a real good impression of you and he is thinking about giving you two more days off each month.\n#Person2#: I hope not. I'd rather get more work hours so I can get enough bucks to help out my two kids at college.","summary":"#Person2# would rather work than have days off.","topic":"work change"}
{"fname":"train_2484","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to do tonight?\n#Person2#: How about going to the cinema? I should be home from work at 5:45. Then we can go out and eat before we see a film.\n#Person1#: What do you want to see?\n#Person2#: There's a good art film at the Green House Cinema.\n#Person1#: Let's see...it starts at 6:15. I don't think we can get there in time to see the beginning. How about the action film at the New State Cinema? It starts at 6:50. Perhaps the 7:00 one at the UME Cinema is even better. It stars Jackie Chan.\n#Person2#: OK, that's fine. I like him, too.","summary":"#Person2# suggests watching a film. Due to time limits, #Person1# chooses an action film at 6:50, and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"watch a film"}
{"fname":"train_2485","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jim. I haven't seen you for a few weeks.\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Mary. I have been studying a lot for my final exam.\n#Person1#: Well, this semester is about over now.\n#Person2#: Yeah. My brother is coming for a visit this summer, and we'd like to see some of the country, but traveling is so expensive.\n#Person1#: Have you thought about camping?\n#Person2#: Camping? I've never done that.\n#Person1#: I think you'll really like it. You can rent the equipment you need.\n#Person2#: Is it cheap?\n#Person1#: Yeah, much cheaper than buying or staying at the hotel.\n#Person2#: Good idea. Here is my bus. I'll talk to you about this again and get all the details.","summary":"Jim and his brother want to travel but it's expensive. Mary suggests camping and renting the equipment, which is cheaper.","topic":"camping"}
{"fname":"train_2486","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, we'd like a menu first, please. \n#Person2#: Here you are. \n#Person1#: Well, we are waiting for two friends, so could we just have a look at the menu for a while? \n#Person2#: Take your time. When you need anything, just call me. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for a menu.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_2487","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want take shella on a date, but I don't have much money. \n#Person2#: What does she like to do? \n#Person1#: She likes to golf, dance and eat foreign food. \n#Person2#: Sounds like she has pretty pricy tastes. \n#Person1#: Well, I really like being with her. \n#Person2#: Have you thought about going in Dutch? \n#Person1#: Dutch, where is that? \n#Person2#: Not where, what. Dutch means you both pay your own way. \n#Person1#: Oh, I wonder if she'll go for that. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to take Shella on a date, and #Person2# suggests going in Dutch.","topic":"go in Dutch"}
{"fname":"train_2488","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, how's your work? \n#Person2#: Good. How about you? \n#Person1#: I am going to resign. A few of the new staff have already left. Obviously, a lot of similar jobs pay much better salaries. \n#Person2#: But your company is huge. Can't they afford to pay the staff decent wages. \n#Person1#: But we have a policy of paying according to seniority in the company, so new employees get quite low salary, no matter how excellent they have done. \n#Person2#: That's shortsighted. By the time the workers are experienced and contributing. They are likely to go. \n#Person1#: That's why I am going to leave. \n#Person2#: But you have already worked there for five years. \n#Person1#: I am worried about my future. I can't believe that our company is as big as it is. The company can only continue to grow by taking care of its staff. \n#Person2#: Well. The management doesn't seem to think that way. Anyways, you have to think twice before you act. \n#Person1#: Thank you. I will. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to resign because the company pays according to seniority. #Person2# thinks the policy is shortsighted but also reminds #Person1# to think twice.","topic":"payment policy"}
{"fname":"train_2489","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, do you know the bus company network system crashed? \n#Person2#: I heard about it several days ago! \n#Person1#: That is unbelievable! \n#Person3#: Daddy, can you tell me what they are talking about? \n#Person4#: They are talking about the network of the bus company. \n#Person3#: Why is their network not working? \n#Person4#: Because of the IC cards. \n#Person3#: The IC card? \n#Person4#: Yes, Beijing is a big city and there are about 7, 000, 000 people using IC cards on buses. \n#Person3#: And? \n#Person4#: All the people were checking the balance of their cards on the Internet at the same time, that's why the system crashed. \n#Person3#: Oh, that is horrible! ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the bus system crashed. #Person4# explains to #Person3# that's because everyone checked the balance of their IC cards.","topic":"system crashing"}
{"fname":"train_2490","dialogue":"#Person1#: And anything to drink? \n#Person2#: Yes, a red wine and a cup of coffee. \n#Person1#: How do you like your coffee? \n#Person2#: With milk but without sugar, please. \n#Person1#: Then how about the wine? Is white wine OK? \n#Person2#: Yes, please. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order some drinks.","topic":"order drinks"}
{"fname":"train_2491","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are your plans for today Mark? Nick and I are going shopping. Do you want to come too?\n#Person2#: Well as a matter of fact. I'm eating Steve. He's writing an article and he's asked me to take some photos for it.\n#Person1#: An article? About What?\n#Person2#: Oh, just People. Anyway, I'm seeing Steve at the zoo at 10.\n#Person1#: Oh. well, let's meet for lunch shall we? How about that sandwich bar we went to on Friday? I'll see you there about 12:30.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. See you.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mark to shop, but Mark has to help Steve take photos. They'll meet for lunch then.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2492","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to exercise more, but I'm bored with my normal workout. What do you think I could try next?\n#Person2#: I'd say a good choice would be to add swimming to your routine.\n#Person1#: What about running?\n#Person2#: At this point, I don't think you're ready for that, your knees are still a little weak. You need an activity little make them stronger without injuring them, and swimming is perfect for that.\n#Person1#: OK I'll take your advice. There's a pool at this gym isn't there?","summary":"#Person1#'s bored with #Person1#'s normal workout. #Person2# recommends swimming, and #Person1#'ll take the advice.","topic":"work out"}
{"fname":"train_2493","dialogue":"#Person1#: The food looks really delicious.\n#Person2#: Sure it is, the wedding ceremony is wonderful, too.\n#Person1#: The bride looks so happy today. Are you a friend of Catherine's?\n#Person2#: Yes, we were in the same class at college. How about you?\n#Person1#: I'm a close friend of David's. How handsome he is in wedding clothes today. Well, may I have your name please?\n#Person2#: Jackson. I'm working in Chengdu, but I worked in Wuhan a year ago, and you?\n#Person1#: My name is Janet. I'm living in Mianyang. Ah, life in Chengdu, is it exciting?\n#Person2#: But the traffic is too heavy. I admire your easy life here.","summary":"Jackson is Catherine's friend and Janet is David's friend. They introduce themselves at Catherine and David's wedding.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_2494","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wait. What are you doing with that soft tomato?\n#Person2#: I'm throwing it away.\n#Person1#: I'll take it, and I'll take that hard bread, too.\n#Person2#: Stop, you can't get that out of the trash.\n#Person1#: I'm trying to do my part to reduce food waste. And these vegetables are still OK to eat.\n#Person2#: Fine, but they've been thrown away.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do with that meat that doesn't look fresh?\n#Person2#: I'm going to throw that away, too.\n#Person1#: I'll take it. I'm sure I can make something eatable with it.\n#Person2#: You can't be serious. I can't bear eating that kind of spoiled meat.\n#Person1#: It doesn't go bad, it's just beyond the freshness.\n#Person2#: Well, please, you can have all of the food.\n#Person1#: And to show my thanks, I'll invite you to lunch tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2#'s soft tomatoes, hard bread and unfresh meat. #Person1#'s surprised but #Person2# tries to reduce food waste. Then #Person2# invites #Person1# to lunch to show thanks.","topic":"reduce food waste"}
{"fname":"train_2495","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, hello, Mr. Atkins. I haven't seen you for weeks, where have you been all this time?\n#Person2#: Oh, I've just been to Japan on business.\n#Person1#: You sure get around. How many countries have you been to?\n#Person2#: Pretty close to 60 countries now. I guess I'm a real world traveler.\n#Person1#: Well, if you aren't, I don't know who is.\n#Person2#: Maybe someday, I'll settle down here. I just can't seem to stay in one place for very long.\n#Person1#: How many years have you been traveling?\n#Person2#: I've been with the company for 25 years and traveling all the time.","summary":"Mr Atkins tells #Person1# he's been to Japan. Atkins has been to 60 countries and traveling for 25 years.","topic":"world traveller"}
{"fname":"train_2496","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to go shopping for groceries in a little bit.\n#Person2#: Why, do we need groceries?\n#Person1#: I believe we are all out of food.\n#Person2#: Do you know what to get?\n#Person1#: I don't know what we need.\n#Person2#: Why don't you go and check the refrigerator?\n#Person1#: I would appreciate it if you would do that for me.\n#Person2#: Why don't you just get the basics?\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Eggs, milk, bread. Things like that.\n#Person1#: Go make that list.\n#Person2#: Sure, no problem.","summary":"#Person1#'s going shopping for groceries but doesn't know what to buy. #Person2# suggests getting the basics.","topic":"shopping for groceries"}
{"fname":"train_2497","dialogue":"#Person1#: I will take it. How much?\n#Person2#: $ 60.\n#Person1#: I am sure you can do better than that.\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. It's the sale price.\n#Person1#: Well, what about $ 70 with a scarf?\n#Person2#: It's my rock bottom price. Take it or leave it.","summary":"#Person1# is bargaining with #Person2# but fails.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_2498","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, it's good to see you!\n#Person2#: Josh and I were just on our way back home from the beach and thought we'd drop by.\n#Person1#: I am so glad that you decided to stop by!\n#Person2#: Yes, it has been a long time since we have seen you.\n#Person1#: Mary, can I get Josh or you something to drink?\n#Person2#: Oh no, thank you. We aren't all that thirsty.\n#Person1#: How about a little snack then?\n#Person2#: No, thank you, we just ate lunch a little while ago.\n#Person1#: Well then, how is your family?\n#Person2#: Everyone is doing great. My sister finally had her baby.","summary":"Mary and Josh drop by #Person1#. #Person1# treats them with hospitality and asks Mary about her family.","topic":"drop by"}
{"fname":"train_2499","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, what brings you to my office today?\n#Person2#: I have been getting really short of breath, and my coach wanted to have a doctor check me out.\n#Person1#: Have you had the flu lately?\n#Person2#: No, I have been pretty healthy. I just have trouble taking a really deep breath.\n#Person1#: Have you ever been tested for allergies?\n#Person2#: Peaches make me break out, but I don't have any other allergies.\n#Person1#: Does this happen all the time or maybe a little more in the cold weather?\n#Person2#: I have noticed that it is worse when I am under stress, like during finals week.\n#Person1#: I feel that you should see a pulmonary specialist to check for asthma.\n#Person2#: I appreciate the referral, doctor.","summary":"#Person2# has trouble breathing lately and it's worse when under stress. #Person1# suggests seeing a pulmonary specialist to check for asthma.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_2500","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has the chief accepted our plan?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I guess we should send Jim along to talk to the chief since he is such an apple polisher. I am sure he can help.\n#Person1#: Let's have a try.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# ask Jim to talk to the chief.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_2501","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look! The girl is so beautiful and she is smiling at me. She is lovely.\n#Person2#: I can't agree with you. She's pretty, but she always blows hot and cold.\n#Person1#: What makes you think so?\n#Person2#: She's my sister, you know.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the girl #Person1# admires is temperamental.","topic":"talk about a girl"}
{"fname":"train_2502","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is grandpa doing recently?\n#Person2#: Not good. The doctor told him not to smoke again, but it just rolls off him like water off the duck's back!\n#Person1#: Maybe I would talk with him someday.\n#Person2#: I hope it will be of some use.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s grandpa isn't good because he can't quit smoking.","topic":"quit smoking"}
{"fname":"train_2503","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would much rather see her once or twice and not do anything about it,, what could I about it anyway?\n#Person2#: Don't say things like this. Please be confident. I think you still have the chance to win her love, unless you don't love her anymore.\n#Person1#: Don't you think she is a bit out of my way?\n#Person2#: In some way, she is more modern.\n#Person1#: If I do try to do anything, I'd only be sent off with a flea in my ear.\n#Person2#: If you really think so, in my opinion you should give up this feeling completely.","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# about his failure of pursuing a girl. #Person2# advises #Person1# to be confident.","topic":"relationship predicaments"}
{"fname":"train_2504","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Steve. When's the next time you're going to play golf?\n#Person2#: I'm going out this Saturday. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Do you already have a foursome? I would like to play with you.\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, we do. Let's plan for something together for Wednesday. We can go right after work.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. Where do you want to play?\n#Person2#: We won't have much time, so let's play somewhere close to work.\n#Person1#: Let's me think. How about Bellevue? It's pretty close to your company.\n#Person2#: How much does it cost over there?\n#Person1#: Twilight rates are 21 dollars.\n#Person2#: That's pretty good. Let's do it.\n#Person1#: Aright. I'll get a tea time for Wednesday at about 4 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Make it 4 o'clock.\n#Person1#: Ok. I'll call you later when I get a tea time.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. I'll see you on Wednesday then.\n#Person1#: Aright. Have fun on Saturday.\n#Person2#: Will do.","summary":"Steve will play golf this Saturday and invites #Person1# to play golf on Wednesday. They decide to go to Bellevue and #Person1# will get tea time at 4.","topic":"play golf"}
{"fname":"train_2505","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know anyone who's had plastic surgery?\n#Person2#: You mean like a breast enlargement? I don't think that's really necessary. That's not the way a woman should stay attractive.\n#Person1#: Why not? Why can't we go back to the way things were?\n#Person2#: Because. . . I don't know. But, Connie, you wouldn't do that, would you?\n#Person1#: Darned right I would!\n#Person2#: Maybe make-up would be enough?\n#Person1#: Come on, Liz. Be open-minded! Look at my eyes, they are puffy. And my eye bags, they are dark and loose and full of lines and circles. I really hope surgery can wipe out the tired feelings.\n#Person2#: But what would other people think?\n#Person1#: I don't care what other people think. I am ready for a lift.","summary":"Connie wants to have plastic surgery. Liz tries to persuade her to give it up but Connie has made up her mind.","topic":"plastic surgery"}
{"fname":"train_2506","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have been very busy this year, working late, often taking work home and taking no vacation. I feel exhausted.\n#Person2#: You should ask for a holiday and relax yourself for a little bit. You worked so hard.\n#Person1#: You are right. For the past few weeks, I had no appetite and couldn't sleep well. What's worse my back started aching this Monday. It is time for me to take a vacation.","summary":"#Person1# feels exhausted from work lately. #Person2# suggests asking for a holiday.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2507","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm calling to ask about your apartment you advertised.\n#Person2#: Yes, we've got great apartments with charming environment and nice scenery. And they are all newly renovated.\n#Person1#: That sounds fantastic! But I am looking for something closer to downtown, as I spend most of my time at the office.\n#Person2#: No problem. We have a nice apartment located near the Oriental Square. It's perfect for people busy with office work. It is fully furnished with a service staff taking care of the trivial details.\n#Person1#: I'm sure they are wonderful, but I need an unfurnished apartment with relatively lower cost.\n#Person2#: Ah! I get your point. We have just what you need. Our Jinyuan apartments have several floor plans. The one bedroom apartments are very economical, but their layout makes great use of a small amount of space. I think you can find a very apartment there.\n#Person1#: Great! I'll arrange a viewing after work tomorrow afternoon. Could you tell me the detailed dress?\n#Person2#: Of course. It's just at 19 Lingual Road. You can phone me again if you can't find the right place.\n#Person1#: OK. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# phones to ask about the apartments #Person2# advertised. #Person1# wants an unfurnished apartment near downtown with a relatively lower cost. #Person2# recommends the Jinyuan apartments at Lingual Road. #Person2#'ll arrange a viewing.","topic":"ask about an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_2508","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can see by your resume here that you studied business administration.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: So I wonder why you want to work for a newspaper.\n#Person2#: I did reporting for the university newspaper in my school. And I always be very interested in journalism.\n#Person1#: But journalism, it is a very different profession from administration. You know a lot about administration. Why don't you choose to work for a company looking for managers?\n#Person2#: I study the administration. Yes. But I'm more attracted to writing articles. I want to use my knowledge of business to write financial news.\n#Person1#: A new reporter must expect to work many hours.\n#Person2#: I know that starting reporters work many hours. I'm very willing to take on the challenge.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# who wants to be a reporter. Though #Person2# studied business administration, #Person2# prefers to work for a newspaper and writing financial news.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2509","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Gary, great to see you again. Please have a seat. So tell me, what seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Thanks, doc. I'Ve got a really bad toothache! I can't eat anything, and look, my face is all swollen. I think it might be my wisdom tooth.\n#Person1#: Well, let's have a look. Open wide. Hmm. . . this doesn't look good. Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We'll need to put in a filling before it gets any worse, and the crown probably needs to be refitted. I'm going to order some x-rays.\n#Person2#: Is it gonna hurt?\n#Person1#: No, not at all! Just lay back and relax.\n#Person2#: Ok, spit.","summary":"Gary has got a toothache. #Person1# tells him he has a cavity and a loose crown Then #Person1# orders some x-rays for Gary.","topic":"see a dentist"}
{"fname":"train_2510","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello. I called earlier in the week and spoke to someone in the personal loans department about an overseas study loan. She said to come in as soon as I had the chance, as this must be done in person. I'd like to apply today.\n#Person1#: OK, that's absolutely fine. I will need to see some credentials before we can get started. Do you have the notification of admission letter from your university, your passport and your visa with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, yes. It's all here. There you go. I'm not sure if I need any other proof or guarantee to get this loan, do I?\n#Person1#: You do, I'm afraid. There are 3 ways to do this. You can choose, mortgage, pledge or guarantee mode.\n#Person2#: Yes, I read about all of these in the brochure and decided which would be more suitable for me. I'd like to go for the guarantee mode, please.\n#Person1#: Right, that's no problem. I see you are already well informed. If you choose that one, you can borrow up to 70 % of the total tuition and miscellaneous fees.\n#Person2#: OK, that's perfect, 70 % is excellent, it'll be a big help. Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# comes to Lincoln Bank to apply for an overseas study loan and provides #Person1# with some credentials. #Person2# decides to go for the guarantee mode and can borrow up to 70% of the tuition and fees.","topic":"overseas study plan"}
{"fname":"train_2511","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I am Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company. Can I have a private talk with you?\n#Person2#: Er? I am driving right now. Can you call back in 30 minutes?\n#Person1#: Sure. Hi, Monica, Richard again. Have you ever heard about our company? It is an international one with good reputation. We have a lot of successful cases. If you're trying advance your career, I would love to help you. XYZ Company is one of our clients. They're in need of the talent like you. Would you be interested in taking part in an interview? It is scheduled some time within this week.\n#Person2#: Thank you for calling. I really appreciate your kindness. But right now, I'm very busy preparing for an interview of another company. I don't think I am available for this opportunity.\n#Person1#: Ok, I see. Good luck to you. You have my number. Call me when you change your mind. I can send you more detailed information about company and jobs you might be interested in if you give me your private e-mail address.\n#Person2#: Well, I will text to you. Thank you, bye for now.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. Bye.","summary":"Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company calls Monica to invite her for a job interview. Monica politely refuses because she's preparing for another interview. Richard asks her to call him if she changes her mind.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_2512","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Ben. . . did you catch the game last night?\n#Person2#: Uh. . . what game?\n#Person1#: Baltimore defeated Texas by 17 points!\n#Person2#: Um. . . and what sport are we talking about here?\n#Person1#: Football of course!\n#Person2#: Oh. . . football. Football is cool. I usually try to catch the World Cup finals.\n#Person1#: No, I'm talking about American football. The World Cup is soccer.\n#Person2#: Oh, I understand. I can't say I'm a big fan. I'm from China, and football doesn't have a really big following over there.\n#Person1#: So Chinese people prefer soccer or basketball?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. But to be perfectly honest, I'm not really a sports nut. When I was in high school I played on the school volleyball team. Are you a diehard football fan?\n#Person1#: Oh, certainly. I wouldn't miss a game for the world. My girlfriend says I have an addiction. And actually, if I had to choose between her and my games. . . I'd probably pick football.\n#Person2#: It seems Americans are very passionate about sports. Is this just a part of your culture?\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah! I think the love of sports starts when kids are very young. Americans come from many different backgrounds so I guess sports are something we can all enjoy together.","summary":"#Person1# talks with Ben about American football but Ben doesn't know much because football isn't very popular in China. Ben's not a sports nut while #Person1#'s a diehard football fan.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_2513","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you please take a picture for us?\n#Person2#: Sure. Where would you like to stand?\n#Person1#: Over here with the waterfall in the background, please.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Then just press the black button all the way down.\n#Person2#: Are you ready? Here we go. Say Cheese!\n#Person1#: It could be the battery. Let me Check it.\n#Person2#: Is it the battery?\n#Person1#: Yes, the battery is dead.\n#Person2#: Do you have an extra battery?\n#Person1#: No, I've only got one. OK, thank you all the same.\n#Person2#: If you don't mind, you can use my camera and leave your address with me so I can send you the photos later.\n#Person1#: That's so kind of you. Thank you very much!\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Now smile. . .","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to take a picture for #Person1# but the battery is dead. #Person2# suggests using #Person2#'s camera and will send #Person1# the photos later.","topic":"take a picture"}
{"fname":"train_2514","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of jobs have you had?\n#Person2#: I worked as a personnel manager in a state-owned company, and then I transferred to a joint venture as a sales manager. So I am familiar with the exile market in China.\n#Person1#: How did your previous employers treat you?\n#Person2#: They treated me very well. We cooperated harmoniously and respected each other.\n#Person1#: What have you learned from the jobs you have had?\n#Person2#: I have learned some skills about how to deal with clients and how to behave myself as a personnel manager.\n#Person1#: When you worked in your previous company, which did you prefer, working with other people or by yourself?\n#Person2#: I prefered working with other colleagues when I worked in my previous company. I think teamwork and cooperation are very important. No matter how competent he or she is in a company, he can't do without them.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about working experience, how the previous employees treated #Person2#, what #Person2# has learned from the jobs and #Person2#'s preference for working with other people or working alone.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2515","dialogue":"#Person1#: So awful! I never fancy my salary is so little.\n#Person2#: Oh, don't be so sad. You can ask for a salary raise.\n#Person1#: Bingo! I never thought about that before. I am working so hard and my accomplishment is significant, you know.\n#Person2#: So you suppose you deserve a salary raise.\n#Person1#: I know I deserve it, but I can not find a way to talk with boss about this.\n#Person2#: You ought to point out how valuable you are, and tell her those people who have the same situation also get the salary raise.\n#Person1#: That sounds reasonable.\n#Person2#: Remember it is the boss who hires you and tell her how much you have improved the office efficiency.\n#Person1#: That's a point. It seems a little complicated. I will think about this for a while. I owe you one. After all, you give me an inspiration.\n#Person2#: Forget it. Good luck. I hope you can make it.","summary":"#Person1# complains about #Person1#'s low salary. #Person2# suggests asking for a salary raise and asks #Person1# to tell the boss how much #Person1# has improved office efficiency.","topic":"salary raise"}
{"fname":"train_2516","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, I want a room tonight.\n#Person2#: Single or double?\n#Person1#: Single, please.\n#Person2#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person1#: Yes. I made a reservation in Shanghai.\n#Person2#: Then I believe you have a confirmation slip.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Let me see. Is this the one you want?\n#Person2#: That's it. What's your name. please?\n#Person1#: Wu Mei. That's my name.\n#Person2#: Just a moment, please. Yes, you have a room reservation for you.\n#Person1#: Is this room with a bath room?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's.\n#Person1#: Can you give me a quiet room?\n#Person2#: It's a inside room on the eight floor.\n#Person1#: What's the room rate?\n#Person2#: Eighty dollars a day. How long do you plan to stay Mrs. Wu?\n#Person1#: Three nights I scheduled.\n#Person2#: Do you sign the register, please?\n#Person1#: Is that right?\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mrs. Wu.\n#Person1#: Your room Number is 827. The bail-boy will take your bags and show you to your room.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"Wu Mei has made a reservation in Shanghai for a single room and asks for a quiet room. #Person2# tells her the room rate and helps her sign the register and check in.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_2517","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob, look at this sentence. 'Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of foods you love. 'It's interesting, isn't it?\n#Person2#: I'd rather say it's confusing. what are those'strict nutrition philosophies'about?\n#Person1#: I believe they are careful calculations on proteins, vitamins and calories.\n#Person2#: Probably, Rose. That must be the job of nutritionists.\n#Person1#: Healthy eating is not about depriving oneself of the foods one loves. So we are free to have whatever foods we love. It is unbelievable.\n#Person2#: Oh, believe it or not, I came across an article the other day, saying that pizza is a healthy food.\n#Person1#: Seriously?\n#Person2#: Yes, I felt exactly the same way as you did just now. Scientists must be crazy in saying so.\n#Person1#: Maybe nowadays people hold different opinions on healthy diet.\n#Person2#: Absolutely right. I myself sometimes believe that healthy eating is just about feeling great. As long as I have enough energy, it's fine.\n#Person1#: But one must have some basic ideas about nutrition and find the best way for the nutrients to work out for the body.","summary":"Rose and Bob talk about the controversial beliefs about healthy eating put forward by scientists. Rose believes healthy eating should involve careful calculations on nutrition while Bob thinks healthy eating is just about feeling great.","topic":"healthy eating"}
{"fname":"train_2518","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, how can I help?\n#Person2#: I was told to come over to this window if I want to make a withdrawal. I'm not withdrawing from a Current Account, you see. I want to withdraw from my Certificate of Deposit.\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, if you wish to withdraw on your C \/ D before the pre-decided date, you must give notice.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Will I lose any money if I decide to withdraw on it now?\n#Person1#: Yes, you will lose interest. I see that you have a 5 - year C \/ D with us. I'm sorry to tell you that would mean losing 6 months of interest as a penalty for withdrawing before maturity.\n#Person2#: Oh dear. Well, if it has to be done, then it has to be done.","summary":"#Person2# wants to withdraw from #Person2#'s Certificate of Deposit. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# will lose interest if withdrawing before the pre-decided date. #Person2# accepts.","topic":"withdrawal"}
{"fname":"train_2519","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Smith's Resident.\n#Person2#: Hello. This is the operator. Can I speak to Mr. Smith, please?\n#Person1#: This is Mr. Smith.\n#Person2#: I have a collect call for you from Jennifer. Will you accept the charges?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll pay for the call. Put her through, please.\n#Person2#: Okay. Thanks.","summary":"The operator calls Mr.Smith to transfer a collect call from Jennifer.","topic":"transfer a call"}
{"fname":"train_2520","dialogue":"#Person1#: So it is hard to be a black student on campus?\n#Person2#: Yes, in many ways it is. There are many stereotypes I have to deal with in my daily life.\n#Person1#: Stereotypes? Like what?\n#Person2#: Well, like since I'm black, I must like rap music, come from the inner city, or play basketball well.\n#Person1#: I do know you like rap music, but the other two are definitely false. I'Ve seen you play basketball.\n#Person2#: Hey! But that's not the only problem. There's also the affirmative action stigma.\n#Person1#: You mean that people look down upon you because they think you're in school because of a quota? That's not true at all, you're really a smart guy.\n#Person2#: I know that, but some people don't think like that. And I get problems from teachers as well.\n#Person1#: Teachers? I didn't think that they would be racist at all.\n#Person2#: Racist? Not exactly. It's how they look at me and ask for my opinion on a topic, as if I can speak for all black people and give them the black opinion on a subject. Suddenly I become the representative of the black race, as if we all had the same opinion.\n#Person1#: I see. It looks like there are still a lot of issues we need to work on in the US.","summary":"It's hard for #Person2# to be a black student on campus because #Person2# has to deal with stereotypes and how the teachers look at #Person2# makes #Person2# stressful. #Person1# thinks there're a lot of issues to be worked on in the US.","topic":"black students"}
{"fname":"train_2521","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Chu. Do you feel better today?\n#Person2#: Oh, much better. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Can I ask you some questions now?\n#Person2#: Certainly.\n#Person1#: First, do you remember what the driver looks like?\n#Person2#: Yes. He was about fifty. He looked quite old and not very tall. Oh, and he had thick lips.\n#Person1#: OK. When the accident happened, where were you going?\n#Person2#: I was walking fast because I had to help my grandson to pay a bill.\n#Person1#: I see. After the driver knocked you down, he got out of his car and looked at you, didn't he?\n#Person2#: Yes, he did. I was bleeding, so he looked scared and then hurried back to the car.\n#Person1#: Do you remember his clothes?\n#Person2#: Yes. I looked at him when he was getting in his car. He wore an orange T-shirt, grey trousers, and leather shoes.\n#Person1#: Ok, I think I have enough information now. Thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mrs. Chu about the car accident and the appearance of the culprit. Mrs. Chu says the culprit wore an orange T-shirt, grey trousers, and leather shoes.","topic":"inquiry about the culprit"}
{"fname":"train_2522","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for some suit that I can wear at the office as well as on weekends.\n#Person1#: Let me show you a new summer collection. There're several styles that you're just looking for.","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a suit. #Person1# recommends a new summer collection.","topic":"buy suits"}
{"fname":"train_2523","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, what do you want to do tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Well, let's look at this city guide here. Uh, here's something interesting. Why don't we first visit the Art Museum in the morning?\n#Person1#: Okay. I like that idea. And where do you want to have lunch?\n#Person2#: How about going to an Indian restaurant? The guide recommends one downtown a few blocks from the museum.\n#Person1#: Now that sounds great. After that, what do you think about visiting the zoo? Well, it says here there are some very unique animals not found anywhere else.\n#Person2#: Well, to tell the truth, I'm not really interested in going there. Why don't we go shopping instead? There are supposed to be some really nice places to pick up some bargain clothes.\n#Person1#: Nah, I don't think that's a good idea. We only have a few traveler's checks left. And I only have fifty dollars left in cash.\n#Person2#: No problem. We can use YOUR credit card to pay.\n#Person1#: Oh. No. I remember the last time you used MY credit card for YOUR new clothes.\n#Person2#: Oh well. Let's take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach.\n#Person1#: Now that sounds like a wonderful plan.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss what to do tomorrow. They decide to visit the Art Museum in the morning, have lunch at an Indian restaurant, and take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach.","topic":"tour plan"}
{"fname":"train_2524","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, just sign your name right here on this line, and you'll officially own your house!\n#Person2#: Excellent! I can't believe I just bought a house! When can I move in?\n#Person1#: The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend, but you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys?\n#Person2#: No, I don't have the keys. Can I pick them up from your office tomorrow?\n#Person1#: My office isn't open on Fridays, but I can bring them to you this weekend. Do you have all the copies of these important papers?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have a question. Do you sell houses in Springfield, too? My friend wants to sell his house and I'd love to recommend you.\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Thanks for the recommendation!","summary":"#Person2# buys a house with #Person1#'s assistance and will recommend #Person1# to #Person2#'s friend who wants to sell his house.","topic":"buy a house"}
{"fname":"train_2525","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading, Paul?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's a book about naval engineering.\n#Person1#: Why are you reading on Friday evening?\n#Person2#: Because I've got to write an essay this weekend.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do when you've qualified?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I'd like to get a job abroad, I think. What are you going to do when your year at Weston is over?\n#Person1#: I'm going to spend a few weeks touring Britain, then I'm going back to Canada, I suppose.\n#Person2#: What is John going to do?\n#Person1#: I think he's going to open a branch of' pretty feet'in London.\n#Person2#: What is he doing in Italy?\n#Person1#: He's seeing some designers here. He's coming back tomorrow. By the way, what are you and Sue doing on Saturday evening?\n#Person2#: I don't know yet. Why?\n#Person1#: Well, I thought we could cook another of our suppers and invite John and Sue.\n#Person2#: Oh, no! Not Potato Salad again! Sorry, Barbara, but I really have to read this book.","summary":"Paul's reading a book. Barbara talks to him about their plans when the school year at Weston is over. Barbara suggests they cook supper and invite John and Sue, but Paul denies this idea.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2526","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this table on the corner okay?\n#Person2#: Sure, we can sit here. Be seated.\n#Person1#: Gee, you've hardly got anything on your tray.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I'm just not that hungry.\n#Person1#: What's the matter? Aren't you feeling well?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been really worried. It's my car. It's in the repair shop again!\n#Person1#: Really? What's wrong this time?\n#Person2#: I don't know exactly. Something's wrong with the brakes I think.\n#Person1#: Well, at least that shouldn't cost too much to fix. Parts are cheaper for old American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost?\n#Person2#: He said he'd call me with an estimate later on today.\n#Person1#: Watch out he doesn't try to take advantage of you.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesn't know much about cars, they might try to overcharge that person.\n#Person2#: Maybe so, but I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors. He's done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be reasonable.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's good to know. Maybe I'll try using him in the future. By the way, did you need a ride home after class today?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'll sure appreciate it. It's really tough getting around without a car when you live off campus.\n#Person1#: You are right, I think now you should think about moving back to your dormitory. If I were you, I would be fed up with those troubles.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't eat much because #Person2# has been worried about #Person2#'s car in the repair shop. #Person1# reminds #Person2# not to let the repairman overcharge #Person2#. #Person1# will drive #Person2# after class and suggests moving back to the dormitory.","topic":"repair a car"}
{"fname":"train_2527","dialogue":"#Person1#: What will you have for dessert? \n#Person2#: Well, what do you have? \n#Person1#: Cakes, fruit and ice cream. \n#Person2#: Give me ice cream and a piece of cake. \n#Person3#: I will have a cake and fruit. \n#Person1#: OK. And which would you like to drink, coffee or tea? \n#Person2#: I prefer tea. \n#Person3#: I want coffee. \n#Person1#: Thank you. Please wait a minute. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# order dessert and drink.","topic":"order desserts and drinks"}
{"fname":"train_2528","dialogue":"#Person1#: So will you come to work with us? \n#Person2#: Can I use my green pad again to write you admiring notes? \n#Person1#: We'll have to negotiate that. It's a possibility. \n#Person2#: You miss me, don't you? \n#Person1#: Don't push your luck, Dave. \n#Person2#: OK, I'm in. When do I start? \n#Person1#: As soon as you can get here. We'll be waiting for you. ","summary":"#Person1# persuades Dave to work with them and Dave finally agrees.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2529","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me pick out some fabric for a suit? I'm going to get one made for a friend's wedding. \n#Person2#: Sure. What kind of material do you want for the suit to be made from? \n#Person1#: It depends on the price, but I was thinking of getting a wool\/cashmere blend. \n#Person2#: That will probably be quite expensive, but the more you pay for the fabric, the longer it'll last and the better it'll look. What color do you want the suit to be? \n#Person1#: I was thinking of a brown pin-striped suit. \n#Person2#: Brown, huh? Isn't that a bit dull? \n#Person1#: Haven't you heard? Brown is the new black. \n#Person2#: Why don't you just get black? Black suits are always fashionable and can be worn for anything a funeral, a wedding, a job interview, anything! \n#Person1#: That may be true, but black is so boring. Anyway, I already have three black suits. I might as well get a suit that stands out from the rest. \n#Person2#: Here are two different shades of brown. Which one do you prefer? \n#Person1#: I like the one on the left, but I don't like the pattern on it. It's too much. I want a pattern that's a bit subtler. \n#Person2#: How about this one? ? \n#Person1#: I think that will do. Let's go talk to the tailor about getting it made. \n#Person2#: Ok, let's go. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to pick out some fabric for a suit. #Person1# wants a wool\/cashmere blend. #Person2# thinks the brown pin-striped suit is dull and suggests the black one, but #Person1# already has three black suits. #Person1# finally decides on the one with a subtler pattern.","topic":"pick out fabric"}
{"fname":"train_2530","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Tony. Haven't seen you for a long time. How have you been? \n#Person2#: OK, I've been looking for a job for days, and I haven't found one yet. It's so hard finding work these days. Have you had any luck? \n#Person1#: Yes, I've got a job, a waiter's job in a restaurant. \n#Person2#: Are you well paid? \n#Person1#: Well, $10 per hour, but I can keep the tips. That comes to roughly $80 every evening \n#Person2#: Not bad. \n#Person1#: Actually, there's still another opening. If you are interested, you'll surely get it. \n#Person2#: That's great! I'll go there right now and speak with the boss. \n#Person1#: There's no rush. You can see him tomorrow. I've told him about you. He promised to give you the job. \n#Person2#: That was nice of you, Susan. Thanks a lot. \n#Person1#: Think nothing of it, Tony. I'm sure you'd do the same for me. \n#Person2#: Could you tell me a bit more about the work there? I mean, those dos and don'ts. I am a green hand, you know. \n#Person1#: First of all, you must be punctual. You should be there before 6 p. m. so that you will have half an hour for preparation changing clothes and things like that. Then,remember you should smile. Smile to your customers all the time. Never pull a long face even If you feel awful that day. Anything else? Oh, yes. Never argue with your boss. Learn to say 'Yes, sir. ' \n#Person2#: Be a yes-man, you mean? \n#Person1#: You may put it that way if you like. Don't worry. You'll have no problem. \n#Person2#: I hope not. ","summary":"Tony hasn't got a job, while Susan has got one as a waiter in a restaurant. Susan has told her boss about Tony and the boss promised to give Tony the job. Tony is grateful. Then Susan talks about the rules of the job.","topic":"get a job"}
{"fname":"train_2531","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard that we will have reorganization? \n#Person2#: No, really? \n#Person1#: Yes, flexible, aggressive and creative people are urgently needed in the marketing department. \n#Person2#: Who will be there? \n#Person1#: James is going to be packed off there. \n#Person2#: That is good. He can leave you alone this time. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# they'll have the reorganization and Jim'll go to the marketing department.","topic":"reorganization"}
{"fname":"train_2532","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Ellen. \n#Person2#: Hello, Helen, have you heard the news? There's been a horrible accident. \n#Person1#: Oh, no! What happened? \n#Person2#: Hilda Harris husband, Henry had an accident on his way home from work. \n#Person1#: How awful! Was he hurt? \n#Person2#: Yes. He was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. \n#Person1#: How did it happen? \n#Person2#: His car was hit by an express train. It happened at the crossing just behind his house. \n#Person1#: How horrible! \n#Person2#: He's having an operation in the hospital now. Poor Hilda! You can imagine how unhappy she is. \n#Person1#: I hope he'll be all right. \n#Person2#: I hope so, too. ","summary":"Ellen tells Helen Hilda Harris's husband, Henry, had an accident and was taken to the hospital.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_2533","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's amazing to me how international business has become. Take my store for example. On any given day, you will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on our shelves. \n#Person2#: How many different varieties of products do you import from China? \n#Person1#: China provides the bulk of our product inventory, for sure. We import more than 40 different items from China. Most of the imports that come out of China are low-grade plastics or toys. Japan produces many electronic exports, Germany produces excellent mechanical exports. \n#Person2#: Do you import any food items? \n#Person1#: Generally speaking, food items are difficult to import. Food with the short shelf life is liable to spoil in the time it takes to ship from one place to another. The only food items we import are specialty canned or preserved foods. The shelf life is longer for these products. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has imported various items from different countries in #Person1#'s store. The only food items #Person1# imports are specialty canned or preserved foods.","topic":"imported items"}
{"fname":"train_2534","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who's singing in your home, Jim? \n#Person2#: It's Ellie and her friends. \n#Person1#: Who's Ellie? \n#Person2#: She's my little niece. It's her birthday. They're singing 'Happy Birthday'. \n#Person1#: Oh, I see. how old is she? \n#Person2#: She's ten. \n#Person1#: I suppose they're playing games. \n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Ellie was playing games all day yesterday. By the way, Alice, when's your birthday? \n#Person1#: Today. \n#Person2#: Today? \n#Person1#: Yes. \n#Person2#: Well, imagine that! How old are you? \n#Person1#: Eighteen. Some friends are having a birthday party for me tonight. Do you want to come? \n#Person2#: Very much. What time? \n#Person1#: About 6. \n#Person2#: I'll be at your house at about five thirty. Happy birthday. ","summary":"Jim and Alice talk about Jim's niece who's singing at his house. Today is also Alice's birthday and she invites Jim to her birthday party.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_2535","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me suggest this one. It's an excellent watch, it looks good, and it's only $100. \n#Person2#: Hmm. That's not too bad. Does it have a stopwatch? \n#Person1#: Uh, no. Analog watches don't come with stopwatches. You'll have to get a digital if you want a stopwatch. \n#Person2#: Oh. I see. Where are your digital watches? \n#Person1#: Right here. \n#Person2#: I don't like this kind as much. Never mind the stopwatch then. I'll take that other one. Do you take checks? \n#Person1#: Yes. Make it out to Time After Time. \n#Person2#: Here you are. \n#Person1#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# at first wants a stopwatch but later buys an analog watch with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"purchase of watch"}
{"fname":"train_2536","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Richard? Are you busy at the moment? \n#Person2#: Not really, Betty. What do you need? \n#Person1#: My fax machine's on the blink. Would you take a look at it? \n#Person2#: Sure. I just need to do one other job first. How about if I come up around 11:30? ","summary":"Betty requests Richard to check the fax machine. Richard will come up later.","topic":"fax machine"}
{"fname":"train_2537","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Wang. \n#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Lee. \n#Person1#: It's a beautiful morning, isn't it? \n#Person2#: Oh, it's a nice day, indeed. \n#Person1#: I hope it won't be too hot. I can't stand the heat. \n#Person2#: Really? For me, too. ","summary":"Miss Wang and Mr.Lee think it's a beautiful morning.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_2538","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you been having any problems lately? \n#Person2#: No, but the nurse at school says that I should have my blood pressure checked. \n#Person1#: Do you have a history of high blood pressure? \n#Person2#: No, I have never been told that I have high blood pressure. \n#Person1#: High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it hardly ever has symptoms. \n#Person2#: How do you check for high blood pressure? \n#Person1#: We are going to use this cuff here, and it will give me a reading. \n#Person2#: What do the numbers mean? \n#Person1#: They tell me how much your heart is working at rest when pumping blood. \n#Person2#: Good. That will help me know how I am doing. ","summary":"#Person2# comes to #Person1# to check the blood pressure. #Person1# tells #Person2# about high blood pressure and explains the meaning of the numbers.","topic":"check blood pressure"}
{"fname":"train_2539","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are not looking very cheerful. What's the matter with you?\n#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just thinking a lot.\n#Person1#: About the job?\n#Person2#: About everything. About catching the same train every morning, sitting in the same office all day, watching the same television program...\n#Person1#: You need a holiday.\n#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, our great great grandfathers had more fun, didn't they? I mean, they hunted for their food and grew their own vegetables and did things for themselves. We do the same sort of job for years and years. There's no variety in our lives.\n#Person1#: You need a holiday. That's what's the matter is with you.","summary":"#Person2#'s tired of the daily routine and thinks the older generations had more fun. #Person1# advises #Person2# to take a holiday.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2540","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, how long have you been in the peace core?\n#Person2#: For about a year now.\n#Person1#: Do you enjoy it?\n#Person2#: Most of the time, the work can be very difficult sometimes.\n#Person1#: What's the most difficult thing about being in the peace core?\n#Person2#: For me, it's finding a way to fit into a community that's very different from my own.\n#Person1#: And what's the most exciting thing?\n#Person2#: That's easy. The most exciting thing about being in the peace core is learning about another culture.","summary":"#Person2# has been in the peace core for about a year and shares #Person2#'s experience there with #Person1#.","topic":"the peace core"}
{"fname":"train_2541","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for a Father's Day gift. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: OK. How about getting your father a new wallet? This brown leather one is only $25.\n#Person1#: Emm, the design is good and the color is my father's favorite. However, I don't have that much money. I'm just a student.\n#Person2#: OK. How much do you have?\n#Person1#: $10. I have been helping my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money. This is all I have.\n#Person2#: Hmm, how about this tie?\n#Person1#: That's really pretty, but the price tag says $15. I know I don't have that much.\n#Person2#: Well, the tie is on sale now. It costs $8 only.\n#Person1#: Oh, thanks. I'll take it.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get a Father's Day gift. #Person2# recommends a wallet but #Person1# can't afford it. #Person2# then suggests a tie on sale and #Person1#'ll take it.","topic":"Father's Day gift"}
{"fname":"train_2542","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me how to find a place to have my shoes mended. I'm new in town.\n#Person2#: Ah, there is a good shop not far from here. Go straight ahead and walk about three blocks. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you'll find it. It's near the police station. By the way, you know about the Town Guide? It's a thin book and has all kinds of useful information. You'll find one in any bookstore.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot! You've been so helpful. Let's see. Did you say the repair shop was three blocks away from here?\n#Person2#: Exactly.\n#Person1#: Thanks again.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the repair shop where #Person1# can have the shoes mended.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_2543","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alex, shall I start the packing?\n#Person2#: The packing? No, no, don't worry. We may have to change your plan.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: We may not go to Schottland. We may go to wheels or England instead. We can decide after the weather forecast.\n#Person1#: OK. Is it time to watch the forecast for tomorrow on TV?\n#Person2#: Yes, listen. northern Schottland will be cold and there may be snow somewhere.\n#Person1#: In the north of England, it will be a wet day and rain will move into Wales during the afternoon.\n#Person2#: Eastern England will be generally dry and it will be a bright clear day with sunshine, but it may rain during the evening.\n#Person1#: In the southwest, it may be foggy during the morning, but the afternoon will be clear and may be windy later in the day.\n#Person2#: Now, where are we going?\n#Person1#: It's up to you.","summary":"Alex tells #Person1# they may have to change the travel destination according to the weather. They watch the forecast for tomorrow but still can't decide where to go.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_2544","dialogue":"#Person1#: When I was a child, my ambition was to be a train driver.\n#Person2#: That isn't a suitable job for women.\n#Person1#: Yeah, well. My uncle drove a train and I wanted to be just like him.\n#Person2#: Why didn't you realize your dream?\n#Person1#: Well, my parents objected. Now of course, I realize that it's dangerous and extremely demanding. When I was in high school, I wanted to be a chemist. But I gave it up because my grades were bad.\n#Person2#: How do you feel about your nursing work here?\n#Person1#: It is badly paid and stressful, but I think it is rewarding to look after patients.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# her dreams were to be a train driver and a chemist. Now, she thinks looking after patients is rewarding.","topic":"ambition"}
{"fname":"train_2545","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're considering of ordering 200 computers, but I'm wondering about the price you'll possibly offer.\n#Person2#: Our price will be not less than $ 5000.\n#Person1#: Your price is higher than I expected. Could you give us a little discount?\n#Person2#: This is already our best price.\n#Person1#: But the price is always negotiable and you should consider our quantity of order.\n#Person2#: Well, what would you suggest?\n#Person1#: Could you make it $ 4500?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid that there is no room to negotiate the price. This is the best price we can quote.\n#Person1#: Can we meet each other half way?\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Let's close the deal at $ 4800, OK?\n#Person2#: You drive a hard bargain! OK, that's a deal.","summary":"#Person1# wants to order 200 computers and asks for a discount. #Person2# refuses at first. #Person1# suggests meeting each other halfway and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_2546","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing here today?\n#Person2#: I would like to fight my ticket.\n#Person1#: Is the arresting officer in the courtroom today?\n#Person2#: Yes, the officer is here today.\n#Person1#: What's your case?\n#Person2#: I was pulled over for running a red light, but I never did.\n#Person1#: Do you believe that the officer lied?\n#Person2#: There was a camera on the signal. So, he was obviously lying.\n#Person1#: Your license plate was caught on camera?\n#Person2#: A picture of my license plate was never taken.\n#Person1#: Since there is no picture of your license plate on record, I'm going to let you go.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'm glad that you believe me.","summary":"#Person2# wants to fight the ticket and tells #Person1# no picture of #Person2#'s license plate was taken. #Person1# believes #Person2# and lets #Person2# go.","topic":"fighting a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_2547","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I am afraid that the fax machine in my room won ' t be working till tomorrow. A technician has just come and checked it. He will bring me a new one tomorrow. It seems there is a big problem with mine and it will take some days for repairing. Can I use the one in your office?\n#Person2#: Of course you can. I am sure this one works very well. I just sent dozens of pages. How many pages are you sending? Are you familiar with my fax machine?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think you have the same model as I have. Does your fax machine print out immediately a transmission protocol?\n#Person2#: Yes, it will print immediately.","summary":"#Person1#'s fax machine won't be working till tomorrow, so #Person1# asks #Person2# for help. #Person2# allows #Person1# to use the one in #Person2#'s office.","topic":"fax machine"}
{"fname":"train_2548","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really want to make something for dinner.\n#Person2#: What are you going to cook?\n#Person1#: I haven't the slightest clue what I'm going to make.\n#Person2#: A teriyaki bowl sounds nice.\n#Person1#: I don't know how to make that.\n#Person2#: All you need to make it is white rice and some teriyaki beef.\n#Person1#: That sounds fairly simple, but how do I cook it?\n#Person2#: The first and simplest thing you have to do is make some white rice.\n#Person1#: What's next?\n#Person2#: Then you should shred your beef and pour some teriyaki marinade over it.\n#Person1#: What's the next thing I need to do?\n#Person2#: Then all you need to do is cook it and enjoy.","summary":"#Person1# wants to make something for dinner and #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to cook a teriyaki bowl.","topic":"teriyaki"}
{"fname":"train_2549","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir.What Can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well. I can't find my key now. I think I have lost it.\n#Person1#: Really? Have you left it in your room?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I took it with me when I went out this morning.\n#Person1#: Well, in that case, you have to pay for it. Please fill out the form first.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to pay for the key and fill out the form because #Person2# lost it.","topic":"losing the key"}
{"fname":"train_2550","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need to check-in for the eleven 20 flight to New York, please.\n#Person1#: O. K. Ticket, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Would you like a window or an aisle seat, Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: I want an aisle seat as close to the exit door as possible, please.\n#Person1#: Very well. Do you have any bags to check?\n#Person2#: No, I just have this one small bag.\n#Person1#: Here you are, seat 12c. Please go to gate 23 after passing through the security checkpoint.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Have a nice day.\n#Person2#: You, too.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to check in for the flight to New York.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_2551","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey honey, how was your day?\n#Person2#: It was alright. I ran into Bill and we got to talking for a while. He ' s in a bit of a jam.\n#Person1#: Why? What happened?\n#Person2#: Well, his son had an accident and Bill doesn ' t have health insurance. This really got me thinking, and I wondered if we shouldn ' t look into a couple of different HMO ' s.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you ' re right. We aren ' t getting any younger and our kids are getting older.\n#Person2#: Exactly! I searched on the web and found a couple of HMO ' s with low co-pays and good coverage. The deductibles are low, too.\n#Person1#: Sounds good, although, do you think we can qualify for insurance? Those insurance companies are real pirates when it comes to money.\n#Person2#: Well, we don ' t have any pre-existing illnesses or conditions, so we should be fine.\n#Person1#: I wish our company or country provided us with healthcare.\n#Person2#: Not in a million years!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Bill's in a jam because his son had an accident but Bill doesn't have health insurance. That reminds #Person2# to search for HMO and #Person1# also thinks it great.","topic":"health insurance"}
{"fname":"train_2552","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like watching the Winter Olympic Games?\n#Person2#: Of course. It's the tradition game in winter, and with good reason. Don't you like watching it?\n#Person1#: Of course I do. I love it. All the games are exciting and the competitors are respectable.\n#Person2#: That's true. For various reasons, it takes more to hold a fierce game for Winter Olympics than it does for Summer Olympics. You know, the low temperature may cause many problems.\n#Person1#: Yeah. What's the difference between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics?\n#Person2#: When the Olympic Games started in modern times, only summer events were included. When it grew popular, there came the Winter Olympic Games, which includes a variety of winter sports.\n#Person1#: I see. Then, what's your favorite winter sport?\n#Person2#: Figure skating. In my eye, nothing beats it.\n#Person1#: Then you must know Shen Due and Hao Hongbo.\n#Person2#: Oh, I didn't expect you to know them. But yes, I love them not only because of many medals they've won, but also because of many medals they've won, but also because of their spirits.\n#Person1#: You should go to talk with May. She is a big fan of them too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# like watching the Winter Olympic Games and talk about the difference between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics. #Person2# shares #Person2#'s favorite winter sport and figure skaters with #Person1#.","topic":"Winter Olympic Games"}
{"fname":"train_2553","dialogue":"#Person1#: My mom and dad insist that I be home before ten. Do you have a curfew?\n#Person2#: Yes. I've had one for as long as I can remember.\n#Person1#: I wish my parents were a little more lenient.\n#Person2#: I actually like having a curfew. I have an excuse to get to bed on time.\n#Person1#: You like going to bed early?\n#Person2#: I don't like being too tired the next day.\n#Person1#: Well, I still hate having a curfew.\n#Person2#: If you stayed up much later, you would see that just about every-thing closes around ten anyway.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the curfew given by their parents.","topic":"curfew"}
{"fname":"train_2554","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I'm going to be a clerk.\n#Person1#: What does a clerk do?\n#Person2#: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types.\n#Person1#: I want to be a vet.\n#Person2#: A-what?\n#Person1#: A vet-a veterinary surgeon.\n#Person2#: Good gracious! What's that?\n#Person1#: A vet's a man who takes care of sick animals. He's an animal doctor.\n#Person2#: I once read a story about a person who talked to animals. It was very interesting.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about what they're going to do after leaving school. #Person1# wants to be a vet and #Person2# wants to be a clerk.","topic":"expected jobs"}
{"fname":"train_2555","dialogue":"#Person1#: hey, Lucas, how was your trip to Paris?\n#Person2#: it was wonderful, but I was so tired.\n#Person1#: did you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower?\n#Person2#: yes, that was the first thing we did. We went all the way to the top. There were visitors from all over the world taking photos there.\n#Person1#: what else did you see?\n#Person2#: art galleries, cathedrals, statues, fountains, palaces, bistros, there's really too much to say.\n#Person1#: you must have had a great time.\n#Person2#: yes, at the beginning we were all excited and had lots of fun. However, on the third day of traveling in the city, I felt sick. I think I had something bad to eat, but it passed by the evening.\n#Person1#: yes, you need to be careful with what you eat when you're abroad. Sometimes new food might disagree with you.\n#Person2#: on the fouth day, we went to taste the French cuisine. That was really fantastic! And no stomach problems.\n#Person1#: that is great. Everyone says French food is wonderful.\n#Person2#: you'll have to try for yourself some day.","summary":"Lucas tells #Person1# he visited several places, including the Eiffel Tower, art galleries, etc. But Lucas got sick on the third day because of bad food. #Person1# asks him to be careful with food when he's abroad.","topic":"travelling in Paris"}
{"fname":"train_2556","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so relieved that your ankle wasn't broken! I feel just awful about this whole thing. I wanna make it up to you. Let me take you out to dinner tonight. My treat.\n#Person2#: That sounds great! I'd love to! Here is my address. Pick me up at eight?\n#Person1#: Perfect!\n#Person2#: Thank you for such a lovely evening! The food was amazing, and I had a great time.\n#Person1#: Me too. You look so beautiful tonight! I wish this night would never end. There's something I have to tell you. . .\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: I woke up today thinking this would be just like any other ordinary day, but I was wrong. A twist of fate brought us together. I crashed into your life and you into mine, and this may sound crazy, but I'm falling in love with you, Veronica.","summary":"#Person1# invites Veronica for dinner to make it up to her. Veronica agrees. They have a lovely evening and #Person1# shows love to Veronica.","topic":"showing love"}
{"fname":"train_2557","dialogue":"#Person1#: Some people pile on their agonise and try to seek other's sympathy by telling them how miserable they are.\n#Person2#: Yeah. They take the advantage of other people's hospitality and generosity.\n#Person1#: I was fooled once. A lady told me she needed some money to keep the pot boiling. So I gave her some money and bailed her out of the situation. But later I learned that she had lied to me.\n#Person2#: You are still wet behind the ears. You should have seen through her.\n#Person1#: Nothing rang a bell.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the experience of being cheated by a lady who piled on her agonize and sought #Person1#'s sympathy.","topic":"piling on agonise"}
{"fname":"train_2558","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ashley, what a great dinner party!\n#Person2#: Thank you, Joe. What would you like to drink with your meal? I can offer you wine, mango juice, or water.\n#Person1#: Just water would be fine.\n#Person2#: Excellent choice. Can I dish you up some chicken?\n#Person1#: Yes, the chicken looks wonderful!\n#Person2#: How about some salad to go with your chicken?\n#Person1#: Sure, I love salad!\n#Person2#: Would you like to have rice with your chicken?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think that rice will go perfectly with my chicken!\n#Person2#: Good! Julie, if you could pass this plate down to Joe, I think we are all set.","summary":"Ashley offers Joe a great dinner party with drinks, chicken, salad and rice.","topic":"great dinner party"}
{"fname":"train_2559","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary didn't pass the final exam in physics.\n#Person2#: She must be very sad.\n#Person1#: Her parents scolded her severely and she's very depressed now.\n#Person2#: At a time like this, what she needs is a pat on the back rather than a blame.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Mary didn't pass the final exam and is depressed.","topic":"failure in exam"}
{"fname":"train_2560","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's a lovely day out today, isn't it?\n#Person2#: It's beautiful. Enjoy it while it lasts. It's supposed to get cold tomorrow.\n#Person1#: What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?\n#Person2#: It's supposed to snow early tomorrow morning and then tomorrow afternoon there's a chance of freezing rain.\n#Person1#: That doesn't sound pretty.\n#Person2#: Do you have any plans for tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Well, I was going to drive to Birmingham to see some friends.\n#Person2#: You might want to change your plans. With the cold and wet weather that we're supposed to have tomorrow, the roads are going to be rather slippery.\n#Person1#: I suppose I should. I don't like driving in dangerous weather conditions. Do you have any plans for tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I just have to go to class tomorrow afternoon.\n#Person1#: If you're lucky, it'll get cancelled and you can have a snow day!\n#Person2#: If that happens, then I'll invite you over and we can drink hot cocoa and watch movies.\n#Person1#: That sounds like fun.\n#Person2#: Hey, look outside! It's started to drizzle!\n#Person1#: English weather is even more predictable than I had previously thought.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# it's supposed to snow and rain tomorrow. If it snows heavily tomorrow, they will change their plans and drink hot cocoa and watch movies at home.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_2561","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here you are. How is Danny?\n#Person2#: Better now. We are just back from the hospital. We were lucky to meet a well-known doctor.\n#Person1#: What did the doctor say?\n#Person2#: He said that he had a really bad cold.\n#Person1#: Shall we go back home now?\n#Person2#: The dispensary closed. Here is the given prescription.\n#Person1#: I bought some advanced medicine. Is there anything you need?\n#Person2#: Probably not. Some medicine we need is ethical drug which you can't buy without a prescription.\n#Person1#: Now what?\n#Person2#: I'll go back home with Danny. You go to the pharmacy again.\n#Person1#: Okay, this is the third time.\n#Person2#: What? How come? The third time?\n#Person1#: You don't have to know. Bye for now.\n#Person2#: Be careful.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Danny has a really bad cold. Since the dispensary closed, #Person2# asks #Person1# to go to the pharmacy to buy ethical drugs.","topic":"buying medicine"}
{"fname":"train_2562","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, could you help me operate the VD player? It can't play.\n#Person2#: Oh, are the connections correct?\n#Person1#: I think so.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Look! You confused the video frequency with the audio frequency.\n#Person1#: I'm too careless.\n#Person2#: Can it work now?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: So what's the problem? Maybe there is something wrong with the disk.\n#Person1#: It's a new disk.\n#Person2#: Give it to me.\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Uh, the movie of Tom Hanks. I know why it can't play. This is a DVD disk.","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to help to operate the VD player. #Person2# finds the reason why it can't work is it's a DVD disk.","topic":"playing the disk"}
{"fname":"train_2563","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you interested in mountaineering?\n#Person2#: Yes. in some sense. I should say I like mountain climbing, you know, because I'm not so professional. How about you?\n#Person1#: I'm the same with you, an amateur mountain climber. 1 went climbing in the Rocky Mountains with my friends last summer vacation. We spent two days in the mountains.\n#Person2#: How did you spend the night there?\n#Person1#: We pitched a tent in the night, waiting for the sunrise. Wow! It was too beautiful.\n#Person2#: I had a similar experience, but that was on the top of Tasha Mountain in my country.\n#Person1#: Tasha Mountain? It's very famous in China, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes. It IS one of the Five Mountains.\n#Person1#: I want to climb Tasha Mountain this summer vacation. Would you be my guide?\n#Person2#: I'd love to.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# are amateur mountain climbers and they share their experiences of climbing the mountains.","topic":"mountaineering"}
{"fname":"train_2564","dialogue":"#Person1#: What problems will exporters face in moving to the foreign market?\n#Person2#: An exporter needs to know the social characteristics of people he is dealing with.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: What do they like or dislike. What languages do they speak, what religions do they follow.\n#Person1#: Reasonable.\n#Person2#: Especially he needs to know their behavior, their habits, their way of life and the things they are used to.\n#Person1#: Sometimes people in different countries, or even in different parts of the same country have varying outlooks because of the tribe and culture.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# what problems exporters will face in moving to the foreign market.","topic":"problems of exporters"}
{"fname":"train_2565","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: We want to look at some of your products.\n#Person1#: This way please. We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers.\n#Person2#: Could you commend me some moisturizers?\n#Person1#: Your T-zone gets oily easily, but your cheeks are dry in winter. Am I right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: This ' Cream of Olives ' is our bestseller for combination skin. You can try it on your hand.\n#Person2#: Oh, very good. I will buy this one.\n#Person1#: All right. Anything else?\n#Person2#: No. Thank you.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# recommends a moisturizer to #Person2# based on #Person2#'s skin type and #Person2# buys it.","topic":"buying a moisturizer"}
{"fname":"train_2566","dialogue":"#Person1#: May i help you?\n#Person2#: I hope so, do you have a shopping skirts? something i could wear working in a ban?\n#Person1#: Sure, here you are.\n#Person2#: It is nice, may i try it on?\n#Person1#: Yes, the fitting room is over there, it looks fantastic on you, this style color in sizes natural here and figure, perfectly.\n#Person2#: Does this fashion really fit my figure?\n#Person1#: I think so, but the true thing is you look sharp in any style.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you, just shows you what is going to max jemmy redate for all this body.\n#Person1#: Absolutely, i go to there to work three times a week, bend it for 6 month now.\n#Person2#: I thought you recognize she from there.\n#Person1#: Oh, you like the rolling machine.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is really good for my arms and shoulders, ok, i will take this one, do you have a blue in this size style? i want one for my sister, she has a great figure and she loves blue.\n#Person1#: No problem, is this blue ok?\n#Person2#: Oh, good, do you have a discount for two?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do, there is a 90 percent for two.\n#Person2#: That is great, i will take this two, how much is that?\n#Person1#: The total is 90 dollars including tax.\n#Person2#: Ok, 90 dollars, do you accept this card?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do, debit or credit?\n#Person2#: Debit card.\n#Person1#: Please keen your key number here, do you want to any extra cash back?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: Have a good day.\n#Person2#: Thanks, you too, how see your maxes sometime.\n#Person1#: Great, take care.\n#Person2#: Thanks, byebye.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a skirt that she could wear working on a ban. #Person1# recommends her a skirt and it looks good on her. #Person2# buys it and also buys a blue one in this size style for her sister.","topic":"buying a skirt"}
{"fname":"train_2567","dialogue":"#Person1#: Janice, the president of our company, Mr. Smith, will invite two programmers to give us a lecture this afternoon. Are all the members notified?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have given all the designers notice of meeting by telephone.\n#Person1#: Is the room ready for the lecture now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have prepared. I have also prepared a meeting memo.\n#Person1#: Excellent. How about the microphone and speaker?\n#Person2#: I have also got them ready for the lecture.\n#Person1#: Write up the official notice in duplicate. Do not forget to put name cards and pens on the tables for our guests.\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: How would you seat them?\n#Person2#: I have prepared name cards to be put on the conference table for everyone to sit by. What time would you like to provide the refreshment?\n#Person1#: Well, after the half of the meeting, there will be an interval for rest and refreshment.","summary":"Janice tells #Person1# she has notified all the members and prepared the room, equipment and name cards for the lecture. #Person1# asks Janice to provide the refreshment during the interval.","topic":"preparing a lecture"}
{"fname":"train_2568","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cindy! Are you getting take-out?\n#Person2#: Yeah, do you want something?\n#Person1#: Yeah, thanks. Could you pick me up a chicken salad sandwich, an order of fries, and a large diet coke?\n#Person2#: No problem. Do you have any cash on you? I don't think I have enough.","summary":"#Person1# asks Cindy to pick #Person1# up some take-out.","topic":"getting take-out"}
{"fname":"train_2569","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know what time it is?\n#Person2#: Um. Ten?\n#Person1#: Get in this door young man. It's midnight, you are two hours past curfew.\n#Person2#: I know, but it wasn't my fault! I told Jennifer she had to drop me off before ten, but she wouldn't leave the party!\n#Person1#: I don't care! You are grounded for life, mister!\n#Person2#: Mom! That is so unfair!\n#Person1#: You know the rules and you broke them. No allowance and no TV for a week. I usually never ground you but this time I have to put my foot down!\n#Person2#: What! For being a couple of hours late? You have to be kidding!\n#Person1#: I don't want to hear it! Now go to your room!","summary":"#Person2# comes back two hours later than curfew. His mom is angry and tells #Person1# no allowance and no TV for a week.","topic":"breaking the rule"}
{"fname":"train_2570","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a lovely tapestry! Don't you think we could use one to decorate our room?\n#Person2#: I think we can have a try.\n#Person1#: Artistic tapestry is the highest form of expression of the rug weaving art, an exquisite handicraft of superb artistry in typical Chinese style.\n#Person2#: I see. Is this the marvelous landscape in Guiling?\n#Person1#: I think it is.\n#Person2#: Which do you prefer, the linen one, the figured dacron or the brocade?\n#Person1#: I prefer the linen one.","summary":"#Person1# likes that lovely tapestry. #Person1# and #Person2# will buy the linen one to decorate their room.","topic":"buying tapestry"}
{"fname":"train_2571","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you even know where this bus is supposed to go?\n#Person2#: It should take us all the way up to Altadena.\n#Person1#: Don't you know?\n#Person2#: I'm not positive if it does or not.\n#Person1#: Is this the right bus, or not?\n#Person2#: I have never been on this bus, but I'm sure it's the right one.\n#Person1#: Where are we? This is not Altadena.\n#Person2#: I know, and we've been on the bus forever.\n#Person1#: Tell me what the street signs say.\n#Person2#: Oh my gosh, that one says Temple City.\n#Person1#: Next time, I'll look for the bus myself.\n#Person2#: Well, now I know the bus that'll take us back.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't know where the bus is going. Then #Person1# and #Person2# find they're in the wrong direction.","topic":"wrong direction"}
{"fname":"train_2572","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now Cathy, do you know when the visitors from India are coming?\n#Person2#: We offer them three choices: the end of March, the middle of April and the beginning of May, and choose the earliest one which is good actually with exams coming up in May.\n#Person1#: Right. And how many are coming? Did you say about 12?\n#Person2#: Yes, they said 12 at first, but changed to 10 this morning.\n#Person1#: Good, we have 8 weeks to prepare, here are my suggestions. On the first day, a welcome party, then they can visit the schools in the district on the second and third days.\n#Person2#: We've got to remember this group wants to look at how computers are being used in the classroom.\n#Person1#: Exactly, so I want to ask Mr. Goodman to give them a talk on this on the afternoon of the third day.\n#Person2#: That will fit in very nicely.\n#Person1#: And on the last day, they would do some sightseeing, we could take them on the tour of London but many of them may have been there already, and Scotland will be too far away.\n#Person2#: Why not take them for a walk along the coast, it should be interesting.\n#Person1#: Good idea! Cathy I'm sure they'll like it.","summary":"Cathy tells #Person1# when the visitors from India are coming and how many are coming. Then #Person1# and Cathy discuss the plan of how to receive them.","topic":"receiving the visitors"}
{"fname":"train_2573","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well hi there. What are you looking for today?\n#Person2#: Uh, I'm just looking.\n#Person1#: Well, how about a ring for someone special?\n#Person2#: There IS no one special.\n#Person1#: Well, take a look at this CD player. A great bargain today only.\n#Person2#: Nah. I already have one, plus the handle is cracked.\n#Person1#: Okay. Well what about this genuine leather jacket? It would look great on you.\n#Person2#: Hum. Let me take a look at it.\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: Umm. There are stains on the sleeves. I'll pass.\n#Person1#: Well okay. Well, wouldn't you like to walk home with some of these great records? Some of the best hits from the 1960's.\n#Person2#: Yeah, let's see. [Yeah] Now here's something I'd ... Ah, these records are scratched.\n#Person1#: [Laughter] Just in a couple places. Listen. I'll sell you these ten records for fifty dollars. A steal!\n#Person2#: Whoa! They're way too expensive. I'll give you twenty-five bucks for them.\n#Person1#: Ah, come on. I can't charge you less than thirty dollars and break even.\n#Person2#: Well, that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price [Ah!], so thanks anyway.\n#Person1#: Wait, wait, wait, wait. You drive a hard bargain. Twenty-eight dollars, and that's my final offer.\n#Person2#: Huh ... I'll think about it.\n#Person1#: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Listen. I'll even throw in this vase.\n#Person2#: Now what am I going to do with a vase?\n#Person1#: Well, you can give it to that someone special when you find her... and this ring would look great with it.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'll stick with the records.","summary":"#Person2# is looking around in the store and #Person1# recommends #Person2# with several items, including a ring, a CD player and a genuine leather jacket. #Person2# drives a hard bargain and finally buys the records.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2574","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you like Egypt?\n#Person2#: Oh, perfect. It's one of the most interesting places I've ever seen.\n#Person1#: Where did you go?\n#Person2#: Well, we spent most of the time in Cairo and Luxor.\n#Person1#: What's there to see in Cairo?\n#Person2#: Well, not all that much, in fact, but there is the museum and the pyramids, and that's really something.\n#Person1#: What's the city like?\n#Person2#: It's very large, and the streets are always noisy and dirty.\n#Person1#: I thought you liked it.\n#Person2#: Well, I did in a way. It's very different, but I liked Luxor better. Luxor's a little town fight on the banks of the Nile. It's very quiet and peaceful and much cleaner than Cairo. And actually I did more sightseeing there.\n#Person1#: Did you buy anything?\n#Person2#: Oh, sure. There are some excellent shops in Luxor with all sorts of interesting things. A lot better than Cairo, in fact, I bought a gold necklace. Want to see it?\n#Person1#: Sure.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the trip to Egypt. #Person2# describes Cairo and Luxor where #Person2# did some sightseeing and bought a gold necklace.","topic":"travelling in Egypt"}
{"fname":"train_2575","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dr. Stone, how did you become an expert on smell?\n#Person2#: Well, I didn't intend to in the first place. But when I was in university, there was a course on senses. The other senses seem to be more concrete somehow, but smell is so personal. I found it extremely interesting.\n#Person1#: Do you have any interesting information to give us about smells?\n#Person2#: Well, let's see. Did you know that it's harder to forget smells than to forget facts? There have been experiments where people could pick out a particular smell thirty days after smelling it for the first time.\n#Person1#: Really? So smells can bring back more memories than, say, music?\n#Person2#: That seems to be the case.\n#Person1#: That's interesting. So what's your favorite smell?\n#Person2#: Oh, I have lots of different ones. The smells of the sea reminds me of happy family holidays, and the smell of roses makes me think of my friend's house. Strangely enough, I like the smell of air craft fuel at airports. Then I know I am going to fly somewhere exciting. But it's the general smell of my garden in the rain that I really like the most. That means I am at home where I should be.","summary":"Dr. Stone shares with #Person1# how he became an expert on smell, some interesting information about smells and the favorite smell.","topic":"smell"}
{"fname":"train_2576","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. Table for one? \n#Person2#: Yes, please. \n#Person1#: Will this table be all right? \n#Person2#: Actually, I'd like a booth by the window if that's possible. \n#Person1#: Certainly. How about this one? \n#Person2#: This will be fine, thanks. \n#Person1#: ( Handing her a menu) Your waiter will be here in a minute to take your order. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to choose a table and gives her a menu.","topic":"taking the meal"}
{"fname":"train_2577","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, no. We're going to be late for the meeting. \n#Person2#: No. We'll get a cab. It's faster than taking the bus or the subway. \n#Person1#: Oh, good. How much will it cost? \n#Person2#: Well, cabs are more expensive than the bus or the subway. It'll probably cost around six dollars. Taxi! ! ! \n#Person1#: I can't find the business card. Do you know the address? \n#Person2#: Yeah. I met with them back in March, remember? \n#Person1#: Right. \n#Person2#: Driver, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. , please. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to be late for the meeting and they decide to take the taxi.","topic":"taking the taxi"}
{"fname":"train_2578","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever joined one of those music clubs? \n#Person2#: Yes, in fact, I'm in one right now. It's called BMG. \n#Person1#: Is it really worth it? I mean after you buy the CDs that you have to buy to be in the club. \n#Person2#: I really like it. But I'm also really into music. I would spend much more if I bought them retail. \n#Person1#: Do they have a big selection of all different kinds of music? \n#Person3#: Everything you can think of and more. Sometimes I have to wait for new albums to go on sale though. \n#Person1#: How do you join? \n#Person2#: Use one of my referral cards, then I get more free music! ","summary":"#Person2# is in one music club and introduces to #Person1# the benefits of joining a music club.","topic":"music club"}
{"fname":"train_2579","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, there's Leo. I wonder why he's walking arm in arm with that young woman. \n#Person2#: It's as plain as the nose on your face. They're dating each other. \n#Person1#: You're pulling my leg! She must be thirty years younger than Leo. Talk about robbing the cradle! \n#Person2#: Well, you can bet this relationship's going to be a flash in the pan. \n#Person1#: It must have been love at first sight because I know he didn't have a girlfriend last week. \n#Person2#: I think you are absolutely right. Actually, my father proposed to my mother after knowing her only two weeks. They got married a month later. ","summary":"#Person2# says Leo and the young woman are dating each other, which surprises #Person1#. They think it must have been love at first sight.","topic":"a relationship"}
{"fname":"train_2580","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, why have you prepared a candlelight dinner? Anything special to celebrate? Did you get a promotion? \n#Person2#: Honey, don't tell me that you forgot our anniversary, did you? \n#Person1#: Oh, my dear, how can I forget such an important day? I was just kidding. Look at this box. \n#Person2#: What's in it? \n#Person1#: Have a guess. \n#Person2#: A necklace? \n#Person1#: No. \n#Person2#: I have no idea. \n#Person1#: Open it now. \n#Person2#: Oh, my god. A diamond brooch. It's so beautiful. You're so kind to me, A. Thank you! \n#Person1#: You're welcome, honey. I hope we will celebrate our golden wedding anniversary in future. ","summary":"Julia has prepared a candlelight dinner to celebrate the anniversary and #Person1# sends her a diamond brooch as a present.","topic":"celebrating the anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_2581","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! How are you going? \n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. How are you doing this morning? \n#Person1#: Not bad. How about you? Haven't seen you for a long time. \n#Person2#: Yes. I've been to New York. I got back only yesterday. \n#Person1#: Did you enjoy yourself? \n#Person2#: Very much. New York is such a nice place. Shall I show you some photographs? \n#Person1#: Thanks, I like looking at photographs. How nice! Oh, I'm afraid I must be going now. I've got an appointment . Have a good day. \n#Person2#: You too. I hope to see you soon. Goodbye. \n#Person1#: Goodbye. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have a quick talk about their recent development.","topic":"quick talk"}
{"fname":"train_2582","dialogue":"#Person1#: When is your birthday? \n#Person2#: August 1st. \n#Person1#: Do you usually have a birthday party? \n#Person2#: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me. \n#Person1#: What would you do at the party? \n#Person2#: We sing' Happy Birthday' at the party and have birthday cakes. \n#Person1#: Do you know when people began to sing the song'Happy Birthday'? \n#Person2#: Well, I don't know. \n#Person1#: Let me tell you the story. In 1892, Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called' Good Morning to you'. But later someone added the words 'Happy Birthday' to their tune. \n#Person2#: So the 'Happy Birthday' song has been popular since then? \n#Person1#: Yes, actually, the song has been sung since its publication in 1932. People all over the world have sung it in many different languages. ","summary":"#Person2# usually has a birthday party prepared by #Person2#'s parents. #Person1# tells #Person2# the story of the song 'Happy Birthday'.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_2583","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am calling to ask the position of HR manager. Could you tell me more about it? \n#Person2#: Yes. We are looking for someone who are well-educated and have all-round experience as a manager. \n#Person1#: I have a master's degree in HR management in Peking University. And I worked as a HR manager in a European enterprise for many years. I know it is not just some clerical issues, but more social work with reason and patience. \n#Person2#: Great. What about having a formal interview on Monday next week? \n#Person1#: OK, thanks a lot. See you then. ","summary":"#Person1# calls to ask the position of an HR manager. After a brief introduction to #Person1#, #Person2# proposes to have a formal interview.","topic":"position information"}
{"fname":"train_2584","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes? \n#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn. \n#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup. \n#Person2#: I'll pass on the soup, but I'd like a garden salad. \n#Person1#: \n#Person3#: \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a glass of iced tea. \n#Person1#: Okay. I'll be back in a minute with your drink and salad. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"George helps #Person2# to order the meal and will come back with #Person2#'s drink and salad.","topic":"order the meal"}
{"fname":"train_2585","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is that? \n#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please. \n#Person1#: (while driving)Are you in a hurry? \n#Person2#: I have to be there before 17 00. \n#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour. \n#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time. \n#Person1#: I'll do my best. \n#Person2#: (After arriving on time) Here's twenty dollars. \n#Person1#: Do you have small bills? \n#Person2#: No. If you can't break it, keep the change. But can you give me a receipt? \n#Person1#: Here is your receipt. Thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# to the airport. After arriving on time, #Person2# asks #Person1# to keep the change and give #Person2# a receipt.","topic":"taking a taxi."}
{"fname":"train_2586","dialogue":"#Person1#: What will you do after graduation, Rose?\n#Person2#: I'd like to be a computer programmer.\n#Person1#: A computer programmer. Why?\n#Person2#: I want to make more money. I see my parents working in the restaurant every day but they don't earn much.\n#Person1#: Ah, I see, but are you good at operating computers?\n#Person2#: Yes, I got the first place in the computer competition last week.\n#Person1#: That job isn't easy I think.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I love to work with computers.\n#Person1#: Have you any working experience?\n#Person2#: No, but I will work in a computer company this summer.\n#Person1#: Wish you good luck.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"Rose tells #Person1# that she wants to be a computer programmer after graduation because she wants to make more money.","topic":"expected job"}
{"fname":"train_2587","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, how may I help you, Madam?\n#Person2#: Hello, I reserved a room here. The day before yesterday, are room for 2 from the thirteenth to the fifteenth.\n#Person1#: Ok, may I have your name?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's Jenny Green.\n#Person1#: Just one moment, please. Ah yes, here it is, I'll just print out the details for you to confirm. You are in room 408.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: And could you fill in your details in the guest book, please? Name, home address, today's date thirteenth and your signature?\n#Person2#: Ok, here you are.\n#Person1#: Ok, please phone or come down to reception if you need anything. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 9:30 in the Green Hall, and check out time is 11:00 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Thank you, would it be possible to have a newspaper sent to my room?\n#Person1#: Yes, certainly, which newspaper would you like?\n#Person2#: The Times, please.","summary":"#Person2# reserved a room the day before yesterday. #Person1# helps her check in and asks her to fill in the details in the guest book. #Person2# then asks for a newspaper.","topic":"check-in"}
{"fname":"train_2588","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, today is my first day. Do you know where the photo copier is?\n#Person1#: Of course, I'll show you. My name is David. I'm the sales manager. Nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Me too. I'm working in the sales office. How long have you been working here?\n#Person1#: About 6 years so far.\n#Person2#: You must like it then.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's a good company to work for. The staff is friendly and the benefits are great.\n#Person2#: What do you think about the boss? Is he really strict? I hear that sometimes he loses his temper easily.\n#Person1#: No, he's quite the opposite. He's easygoing. Sometimes he gets angry, but usually forgets about it later.\n#Person2#: Oh, I guess he is a nice person. I see the photo copier. Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# where the photocopier is. They introduce each other and talk about the company and the boss.","topic":"freshman"}
{"fname":"train_2589","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jenny, you look great today.\n#Person2#: Thanks. You know, I'm having a birthday party this weekend.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? That's wonderful.\n#Person2#: I'd be glad if you could come.\n#Person1#: I'd love to. When and where?\n#Person2#: 7:00 pm, Saturday night at my dormitory.\n#Person1#: Oh, I can't wait to attend.","summary":"Jenny invites #Person1# to come to her birthday party. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2590","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sam, you look unhappy, what's going on?\n#Person2#: It's about my business.\n#Person1#: Why? What's wrong with it?\n#Person2#: I don't have enough customers. I don't know what to do with it.\n#Person1#: Are you advertising?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've advertised with newspapers, magazines and billboards, but failed to see any obvious effect.\n#Person1#: Then, have you posted anything on line?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think people will see my business on the Internet.\n#Person1#: Come on! people are surfing the Internet all the time these days. Definitely they would see it.\n#Person2#: But people are just chatting, watching movies or playing games on line. I mean, mostly for entertainment.\n#Person1#: Oh no, the Internet has become a very big market for business, don't you know that?\n#Person2#: Alright I'll have a try.","summary":"#Person1# finds Sam look unhappy. Sam tells #Person1# he doesn't have enough customers. #Person1# suggests putting some advertisements online and Sam'll have a try.","topic":"advertising online"}
{"fname":"train_2591","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know why Thursday is called Thursday?\n#Person2#: Huh? What are you talking about?\n#Person1#: OK. Let me put my question this way. Do you know who Thor is?\n#Person2#: Thor? You mean the god in Norse mythology.\n#Person1#: Correct. So Thursday actually is Thor's day in memory of the god of Thunder.\n#Person2#: That's new to me. What about Wednesday?\n#Person1#: Well, we can consider Mr. Wednesday as Mr. Thursdays' father.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Wednesday actually is Woden's Day, and Woden is the old English for the god Odin, Thor's father.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the origin of Thursday and Wednesday.","topic":"history of Thursday"}
{"fname":"train_2592","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, look at this friendship quiz.\n#Person2#: Why don't you try it? The first question, how often do you get in touch with your friends?\n#Person1#: Hmm... My friends aren't in the same secondary school as me, and I dislike ringing people up. I don't call my friends, even once a week.\n#Person2#: That means seldom. Secondly, how many friends can you talk with when you are upset?\n#Person1#: Oh, I can't think of any. I usually talk with you or mom when I feel sad.\n#Person2#: Poor Susan, you can't rely on us all the time. The last question, your friend wants to talk with you. Where would you have the talk?\n#Person1#: Well, we can't talk in the classroom. Maybe I would talk to her in a shopping center. We can talk and shop at the same time.\n#Person2#: Oh, Susan. You've only got 8. I think you should get along with your friends. Why not call or visit them often?\n#Person1#: You are right, Dad.","summary":"Susan is taking the friendship quiz but only got 8. Her Dad thinks she should get along with her friends more and call or visit them often.","topic":"friendship quiz"}
{"fname":"train_2593","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for calling target.com. My name is Angela, and I'd be happy to assist you today. What is the name on the account?\n#Person2#: Mark Sanchez.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Sanchez. What's your email address?\n#Person2#: It's mark889@gmail.com.\n#Person1#: Thank you, how may I help you today?\n#Person2#: I ordered some gifts from your website last week, but they haven't arrived yet. They were supposed to be here 2 days ago.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that sir, do you have the order number?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's 855321.\n#Person1#: One moment, please, alright sir, I think I've discovered what's going on. A couple of items in your order were damaged during transport. We are in the process of shipping your new items, but it could take up to 10 days for you to receive them.","summary":"Mark calls target.com to ask about the gifts he bought. Angela tells him the orders were damaged and they're in the process of shipping Mark new items.","topic":"damaged gifts"}
{"fname":"train_2594","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. Come back into the classroom, class.\n#Person2#: Does the class start again, Ma'am?\n#Person1#: Yes, but to the heath, this break has last long enough.\n#Person2#: Oh, breaktime flies so fast.\n#Person1#: Come on, baby. It's time to class now.\n#Person2#: Ma'am, please. Another minute, could I?\n#Person1#: Hurry up, little boy.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# to go back into the classroom but #Person2# asks for another minute.","topic":"class"}
{"fname":"train_2595","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jack, we are having a party tonight, wanna coming enjoy us? You can bring your girlfriend, Tina.\n#Person2#: I don't have a girlfriend. I'm single.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's right. Well, there are going to be many beautiful girls at the party tonight, anyway.\n#Person2#: No, I like being single. I never thought lonely, I'm focus on my career. Maybe I'll start to look for my girl when I achieve success.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: Because I'm living a real world, a man enriched have a good career and make a lot of money. Franklin speaking the girls I've met wounldn't married a man wounldn't make enough money.\n#Person1#: I agree, a man needs good career.But that doesn't mean he should have a little fun, too.","summary":"Jack tells #Person1# he likes being single and he might look for a girlfriend after he has a good career.","topic":"girlfriend"}
{"fname":"train_2596","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is the Directory Assistance. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Can you give me the number for Jessica Hanson on locks Ave?\n#Person1#: I ' m sorry. There is no listing under that name. Are you sure of the name?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ' m pretty sure.\n#Person1#: Do you have her address?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. It ' s 109 Locks Ave, L8V 4N9.\n#Person1#: That ' s an unlisted number. I ' m sorry, but I can ' t give it to you.\n#Person2#: I see. Thanks anyway.\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# wants the number for Jessica Hanson on locks Ave, but #Person1# can't give it to #Person2# because it's an unlisted number.","topic":"an unlisted number"}
{"fname":"train_2597","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa, is there a milk section?\n#Person2#: No, there's no such section. The dairy section is where you'll find milk and cheese.\n#Person1#: What's Condiments?\n#Person2#: That's where you'll find things like salt and pepper.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.\n#Person2#: Let's go to aisle 4 to pick up some pasta for tonight.\n#Person1#: Great! Pasta for dinner.\n#Person2#: And let's get a loaf of bread at the bakery for breakfast.\n#Person1#: Maybe we should get a shopping cart.\n#Person2#: I'll put the shopping basket back.","summary":"#Person1# and Lisa are buying pasta and bread in a shopping market.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2598","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do we need to get from the supermarket?\n#Person2#: We need lots of things. I ' ll make a list. We need a bag of sugar, a loaf of bread and a crate of beer.\n#Person1#: A crate of beer? Why do we need that?\n#Person2#: Just joking. I would like to get a few bottles of beer though. We also need a liter of cooking oil.\n#Person1#: we can buy a three-liter bottle. It works out cheaper per liter. We should buy a packet of butter and a few pints of milk too.\n#Person2#: I ' d like to get a jar of strawberry jam and a bottle of tomato ketchup. Do we need any meat?\n#Person1#: I think we should get half a kilo of minced beef and a few pork chops.\n#Person2#: Ok. Let ' s not forget fruit and vegetables. We need a bunch of bananas, a kilo of tomatoes and a bag of potatoes.\n#Person1#: We should also get a tube of toothpaste and a bar of soap. Let ' s get a tub of ice cream too. We can treat ourselves.\n#Person2#: Ok. We should get a few tins of tuna. Anything else?\n#Person1#: I ' d like a few cans of coke. We also need a dozen eggs and half a dozen sausages.\n#Person2#: let ' s get a chunk of cheese too. Is that everything.\n#Person1#: I think so. I ' Ve got the shopping list, so let ' s go.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are making a shopping list before they go to the supermarket, which includes sugar, bread, cooking oil, butter, milk, strawberry jam, ketchup, meat, fruit, vegetables, toothpaste, soap, ice cream, tuna, coke, eggs, cheese, and so on.","topic":"a shopping list"}
{"fname":"train_2599","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to the company. We are conducting a survey of new employees to find out what influenced them to choose our company.\n#Person2#: That's easy. It was your office ergonomics that decided me.\n#Person1#: You're kidding! Something as simple as that?\n#Person2#: Yes. It is very important to me. My mother worked in offices for twenty years, and she finally had carpal tunnel syndrome. I have been reading about repetitive stress injuries, and I know that so I have determined that I need to work in a company that can protect my body.\n#Person1#: Yes, there has been a lot of research into RSI's. Something so simple as proper chair height can prevent injuries. Tell me, did anything else influence your decision?\n#Person2#: Yes, I noticed that you have professional training and team-building days. I like the idea of working for a company that invests in its staff.\n#Person1#: Well, welcome to the team.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that it was the office ergonomics that decided #Person2# to choose the company and #Person2# likes working for a company that invests in its staff.","topic":"ergonomics"}
{"fname":"train_2600","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look! I bought these shoes only three weeks ago and there is a hole in them already.\n#Person2#: If that happen to me, I ' ll take them back to the shop.\n#Person1#: I did. But they said they won ' t change them.\n#Person2#: That ' s terrible. But if they wouldn ' t change them, I know what I would do.","summary":"There's a hole in the shoes #Person1# bought three weeks ago, but the shop didn't agree to change them.","topic":"shoes"}
{"fname":"train_2601","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alan, I believe you have studied our catalogue and price list. Are you interested in some of our products?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm thinking of buying some T-shirts, but I find your price is on the high side.\n#Person1#: I'm very surprised to hear you say that. I think our price is very favorable. You can hardly get such an attractive price from other suppliers.\n#Person2#: I'm not so sure of that. I think it's difficult for me to push sales at such a price.\n#Person1#: What's your proposal then?\n#Person2#: I think to get the business done, you should at least reduce the price by 20 %.\n#Person1#: We could take a cut on the price if your order is a large one, but a 20 % reduction is really more than we can do. What quantity are you going to order from us then?\n#Person2#: As a trial order, I'll take 5, 000 dozen this time.\n#Person1#: 5, 000 dozen is by no means a large order. In that case, the best I can do is to give you a 5 % reduction.\n#Person2#: That's really a big change from 20 %. I really can't accept that.\n#Person1#: What's your counter-offer then?\n#Person2#: To conclude the deal, I'd say a reduction of at least 15 % would help.\n#Person1#: 15 % is impossible. That'll leave us almost no profit.\n#Person2#: If that's the case, I'll have to go somewhere else to meet my needs.\n#Person1#: How about doing it this way? You increase your quantity to 8, 000 dozen and I'll give you a l0 % reduction.\n#Person2#: 8000 would be too large a figure to be used for a trial.\n#Person1#: Well, to encourage future business, I'm prepared to reduce the price by 10 %. We can't go any further.\n#Person2#: Ok. Let's call it a deal.","summary":"Alan wants to buy 5,000 dozen T-shirts with a 20% discount. #Person1# doesn't think it's a large order and only agrees to give a 5% reduction. Finally, they reach an agreement of 8,000 dozen with a 10% reduction.","topic":"business deal"}
{"fname":"train_2602","dialogue":"#Person1#: In foreign trade, language differences are very important.\n#Person2#: Yes. If people can not communicate with each other easily, they can not understand each other's way of thinking.\n#Person1#: Fortunately, there is a widely-spoken commercial language, namely English.\n#Person2#: Many exporters speak French and German as well.\n#Person1#: In South America, the most common language is Spanish and Portuguese.\n#Person2#: Even if the language is accurate, a misunderstanding can not be avoided due to cultural differences.\n#Person1#: Yes, the language is a part of culture. It reflects a nation's character.\n#Person2#: Yes, it not only includes the nation's historical and cultural background, but also contains the nation's view of life way of life and way of thinking.\n#Person1#: So in foreign trade, you must be very clear about language differences.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about language differences that contain the nation's culture, view of life, way of thinking, and are very important in foreign trade.","topic":"language differences"}
{"fname":"train_2603","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hope the food here is good.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is very expensive. Maybe we shouldn't have come here.\n#Person1#: But the guidebook says a lot of the stars come here. If we are spending three days in Hollywood, I want to see at least one star.\n#Person2#: I think we might not see any.\n#Person1#: Did you like the tour of Universal Studios?\n#Person2#: I thought it was O. K. But it really was too hot. And I think they should show people more. The exhibits should be more interesting.\n#Person1#: I thought it was great. Didn't you like the special effects rooms?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I still think it could be better.","summary":"#Person1# goes to an expensive restaurant to see stars and #Person2# thinks the tour of Universal Studios was just ok.","topic":"Hollywood"}
{"fname":"train_2604","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, I would like to order now.\n#Person2#: Sure. What do you want to have today?\n#Person1#: Cream soup and steak, please.\n#Person2#: How do you like your steak?\n#Person1#: Excuse me, what does that mean?\n#Person2#: Well, there are several kinds of steaks. For example, you can have your steaks medium-rare, medium-well or well-done.\n#Person1#: Thanks for your explanation, I would like it well-done.","summary":"#Person1# orders a cream soup and steak and #Person1# wants it well-done.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_2605","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh. . . I am really worried about the exam. I have no idea what will be on it.\n#Person2#: Why? Just read your notes. You can see what the professor stressed in the lectures. Probably the exam will ask about things he stressed.\n#Person1#: Yes, but my notes are all nonsense. I can't figure out what is important.\n#Person2#: Let me see them. Are these all the notes you have?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: But Laurie, how can you do well in school if you don't take more notes?\n#Person1#: What do you mean? You think I don't write enough.\n#Person2#: I'm sure you don't write enough. Look at this. Here you wrote, Russian Revolution. 1917. Bolsheviks. Real revolution, or coup? And that's all? I remember he lectured for a half hour about that question. And you didn't write any of it!\n#Person1#: I know, but I listened.\n#Person2#: Yes, but did you remember? You need good notes to help you remember.\n#Person1#: I suppose you're right. But what can I do? I don't know what to write down.\n#Person2#: There are different things you can do. For one, the university offers a special free course on note-taking. You should go to the course. Also, I am pretty good at taking notes. I can help you on this exam. I will photocopy all my notes, and you can compare them to your notes. Then maybe you will see what kinds of things to write down.\n#Person1#: That would really help me, Sue. I appreciate it. All this makes me feel like an idiot.\n#Person2#: Don't feel that way. I know you are very smart. Note - taking is a special skill. All students need to learn it. Some people are very smart, but they just haven't learned how to take notes yet. I'm lucky because I had a good English teacher in high school. She taught me how to take good notes. It's not hard.\n#Person1#: Alright. University and high school seem very different to me. I suppose I just need to learn how to manage lecture classes. Then I will do better.","summary":"Laurie is worried about the exam because she didn't write enough notes. #Person2# thinks that there are two ways to help her. One is to go to a special free course on note-taking of the university, and the other is to photocopy all #Person2#'s notes and learn from them.","topic":"the exam"}
{"fname":"train_2606","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to go to the concert?\n#Person2#: Yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?\n#Person1#: Actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in rush hour.\n#Person2#: That's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.\n#Person1#: Is your helmet comfortable?\n#Person2#: Not really, but I liked the design, so I got it.\n#Person1#: Maybe you should think about getting a round helmet ; they're better.\n#Person2#: I'll think about it.\n#Person1#: Is that your new bicycle?\n#Person2#: Yes, my father gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like it?\n#Person1#: It's the newest 10 speed cycling mountain bike. These are really expensive!\n#Person2#: Nothing but the best from my dad. I like everything about it except for the brakes. They are a bit sticky.\n#Person1#: I can fix those for you. Is there anything else wrong with it?\n#Person2#: Well, my saddle is too low for me. Do you know how to change the height?\n#Person1#: That's easy. It's important to have the saddle high enough so that your legs can extend fully when you are on your bicycle.\n#Person2#: Is that why my knees have felt sore after every time I've ridden my bike?\n#Person1#: It's possible. Give me a minute and I can fix these for you and then we can go.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to the concert by bike. #Person1# suggests wearing a round helmet. #Person2#'s new bicycle has problems with the brakes and the height of the saddle, so #Person1# helps to fix them.","topic":"bicycle"}
{"fname":"train_2607","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've never seen a machine like this before and need some help.\n#Person2#: Sure, no problem. What are you trying to get?\n#Person1#: I want to buy a drink.\n#Person2#: OK. This machine needs you to use that change machine first to get correct change.\n#Person1#: I've got the correct change already.\n#Person2#: First you put your money in the dollar slot or the coin slot. The dollars have to be smooth.\n#Person1#: OK, what next?\n#Person2#: Just know that sometimes the money doesn't go in perfectly the first time and you have to try again.\n#Person1#: OK, next?\n#Person2#: Choose what you want and push the button. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries.\n#Person1#: I agree with you.\n#Person2#: Hope that works for you!","summary":"#Person1# has never seen a sale machine and #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to use it to buy a drink.","topic":"machine"}
{"fname":"train_2608","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever found yourself in a situation when you have to lie to people who trust you?\n#Person2#: Do you mean lying to people for their good?\n#Person1#: Yes. Is it wrong to lie to them even if it is for their good?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say. I mean, how can you judge what's good for them? Maybe it is best to tell them the truth no matter what it is.\n#Person1#: But sometimes it is so hard to tell the truth.\n#Person2#: I know. If you're sure the truth will do harm, maybe you can choose not to tell it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing whether it is wrong to lie to people if it is for their good.","topic":"lie"}
{"fname":"train_2609","dialogue":"#Person1#: What colour is her hair?\n#Person2#: Oh, blonde, she's very blonde. . . quite short hair. . .\n#Person1#: What, curly?\n#Person2#: No, not at all. Very straight. Her hair comes down like this. . . just over the ears.\n#Person1#: Does she wear glasses?\n#Person2#: No. . . no. I think you're thinking of someone else.\n#Person1#: No. I'm sure I know her.\n#Person2#: Er. . . what else can I tell you? Er. . . she's got. . . er a. . . round face, a very round face, and a very big mouth, sort of wide mouth, when she laughs, her face is all mouth.\n#Person1#: Ah. . . No, I can't place her.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are describing characteristics of a female to see if they are talking about the same person.","topic":"a female"}
{"fname":"train_2610","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my god!\n#Person2#: What!\n#Person1#: That's the cutest little doll I've ever seen in my life!\n#Person2#: Chill out. It's just Kenny from South Park.\n#Person1#: What park? You found a doll in a park? Gross!\n#Person2#: South Park is a popular cartoon. You're so out of it, Jen\n#Person1#: Well, don't blame me! I never get a chance to watch TV.","summary":"Jen thinks that Kenny from South Park is cute.","topic":"cute doll"}
{"fname":"train_2611","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, I heard you lost your job.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you remember that assignment I wanted? When I heard the manager had given it to someone else, I blew my top. So the manager fired me.\n#Person1#: Well, that'll teach you to control your temper.","summary":"David lost his job because he blew his top with his boss.","topic":"lose his temper"}
{"fname":"train_2612","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, how're you doing?\n#Person2#: Terrible.\n#Person1#: Oh, what's the matter?\n#Person2#: I'Ve got a fever and really a bad headache.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Why don't you take some aspirin?\n#Person2#: I'Ve already tried some but it didn't help.\n#Person1#: Well, it's necessary for you to see a doctor.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I should.\n#Person1#: Well, you'd better get some rest.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person2# is sick and #Person1# suggests #Person2# see a doctor.","topic":"fever"}
{"fname":"train_2613","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell the result?\n#Person2#: It's love all.\n#Person1#: Now the score is in our favor.\n#Person2#: Can you tell which team seems to win?\n#Person1#: Hard to say. Now the score is in our favor.\n#Person2#: Yes. Our guest team is really tough.\n#Person1#: They're still fighting hard. Let's wait and see.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are watching a game.","topic":"score"}
{"fname":"train_2614","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who are we going to play with today?\n#Person2#: We are playing against Hainan.\n#Person1#: Oh, the basketball team from No. 1 College? I know they're a tough team.\n#Person2#: Sure they are.\n#Person1#: Who's winning?\n#Person2#: We are, 27 to 26.\n#Person1#: Really? I thought that they'd been killing us by now.\n#Person2#: How can it be? We are a tough team as well.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are playing basketball against the team of Hainan, and they win.","topic":"basketball"}
{"fname":"train_2615","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. I am Mr. Brown, the Import manager of Atlantic Industries Ltd, Sidney, Australia. This is my card.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Brown. My name is Mrs. Anderson, manager of the sales department.\n#Person1#: Nice to see you, Mrs. Anderson.\n#Person2#: Nice to see you too, Mr. Brown. Won't you sit down?\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: What would you like, tea or coffee?\n#Person1#: I'd prefer coffee if you don't mind.\n#Person2#: Is it your first trip to the Fair, Mr. Brown?\n#Person1#: No, it's the fourth time.\n#Person2#: Good. Is there anything you find changed about the Fair?\n#Person1#: Yes, a great deal. The business scope has been broadened, and there are more visitors than ever before.\n#Person2#: Really, Mr. Brown? Did you find anything interesting?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. Quite a bit. But we are especially interested in your products.\n#Person2#: We are glad to hear that. What items are you particularly interested in?\n#Person1#: Women's dresses. They are fashionable and suit Australian women well, too. If they are of high quality and the prices are reasonable, we'll purchase large quantities of them. Will you please quote us a price?\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"It has been the fourth time for Mr. Brown to the Fair. Mr. Brown finds something changed and he is interested in Mrs. Anderson's products, especially women's dresses. He would like to know the price.","topic":"Fair"}
{"fname":"train_2616","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was wondering if I could collect unemployment benefits.\n#Person2#: Did you get laid off?\n#Person1#: I am still working for now, but I might get laid off.\n#Person2#: You may collect unemployment if you are working fewer hours or got laid off.\n#Person1#: Does everyone who gets laid off get to collect unemployment?\n#Person2#: No, some jobs are exempt from paying into unemployment.\n#Person1#: How can I find out if I can collect?\n#Person2#: Your employer can tell you if you have been paying into unemployment and now qualify to collect.\n#Person1#: How will I know how much I can collect on unemployment?\n#Person2#: It depends on how much you earned. When you file, they will determine the amount.","summary":"#Person1# is asking #Person2# about unemployment benefits. #Person2# tells #Person1#'s employer will tell #Person1# if #Person1#'s qualified and the amount depends on #Person1#'s earnings.","topic":"unemployment"}
{"fname":"train_2617","dialogue":"#Person1#: What was that?\n#Person2#: Oh no. I broke your vase accidentally.\n#Person1#: How did it happen?\n#Person2#: I bumped it by accident, but I didn't mean to do it.\n#Person1#: It was my favorite.\n#Person2#: I feel miserable. Can I give you money for it?\n#Person1#: Maybe I shouldn't have put it here. Someone was bound to bump it eventually.\n#Person2#: First I was late for school this morning, and now I broke your vase. This isn't my day!","summary":"#Person2# feels miserable because #Person2# had a bad day.","topic":"vase"}
{"fname":"train_2618","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with my wife?\n#Person2#: She had a sudden heart attack.\n#Person1#: I guess so. It was very terrible when she was at the onset of the illness. I am worried that I would lose her.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. She is much better now. But you are not permitted to disturb her at the moment.\n#Person1#: I know. But is she out of danger now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much, Doctor.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s wife had a sudden heart attack but is out of danger now.","topic":"heart attack"}
{"fname":"train_2619","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, this is Ralph Simmons. With whom am I speaking?\n#Person2#: This is Paula Blake, Mr. Simmons. How can I help you?\n#Person1#: I'm hoping you can sort a few things out for me. Could you pull up my account?\n#Person2#: Certainly, sir. Just tell me your account number please.","summary":"Ralph Simmons calls Paula Blake to pull up his account.","topic":"account"}
{"fname":"train_2620","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here. Keep the change.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. By the way, is there a pay phone near here?\n#Person2#: Yes, there's one just on the other side of this building. Do you have any small change?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# there's a pay phone on the other side of the building.","topic":"pay phone"}
{"fname":"train_2621","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can I change my seat with you? I want to sit beside my friend.\n#Person2#: Where is your seat?\n#Person1#: It's 9 - A in the middle part, a window seat too.\n#Person2#: OK, you mean the vacant one on the left?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. Thank you very much. Let me help you to carry your baggage there.\n#Person2#: No need. I have only this small handbag with me.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Have a nice trip.","summary":"#Person1# wants to change a seat with #Person2# because #Person1# wants to sit beside #Person1#'s friend. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"change a seat"}
{"fname":"train_2622","dialogue":"#Person1#: You keep bowling spares but no strike.\n#Person2#: I don't know why, but I think there's something wrong with my hands. I couldn't seem to be able to control it on the first ball.\n#Person1#: I don't think it was the problem with your hands, you did several excellent spares. You have no problem with your hands.\n#Person2#: Then why couldn't I get strike on the first ball?\n#Person1#: The problem is you are too nervous. You want to have a strike so much, so you deliver the ball too hard. And when it comes to the I second roll, there's no pressure. That's why I could bowl all those spares.\n#Person2#: Really? I will try again.","summary":"#Person2# keeps bowling spares but no strike and #Person1# thinks it's because #Person2# is too nervous.","topic":"bowling"}
{"fname":"train_2623","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm calling about the ad in the paper.\n#Person2#: Which ad would that be?\n#Person1#: For the job.\n#Person2#: Good, which job is that? We advertised several openings.\n#Person1#: Oh! It was for a market sale manager. Is that still available?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. But we'll be making a decision on it pretty soon. Why don't you come in and fill out an application?\n#Person1#: What company is this for? I mean where's the opening?\n#Person2#: We can discuss that when you come in and fill out the application.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm already in this field and know most of the companies. Before I come in to fill out an application, I need to know who it's with so I know whether or not I'm willing to work with them.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't discuss that over the phone.\n#Person1#: So you're a headhunter.\n#Person2#: We're an Employment Agency.","summary":"#Person1# calls for some detailed information about a market sale manager ad. But #Person2# wants #Person1# to fill out an application first and cannot tell #Person1# more over the phone.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_2624","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly stay here again next time when we're passing through!\n#Person2#: Good! Do let us know in advance. And we'll try to get you the same room.\n#Person1#: That would be lovely. It may be quite soon in fact.\n#Person2#: Oh, how's that?\n#Person1#: Well, we're driving to the south of Spain in the next couple of days and we may come back this week.\n#Person2#: Do give us a ring if you decide to. I hope you'll have a pleasant trip.","summary":"#Person1# will be back from Spain and wants to stay at #Person2#'s place. #Person2# will try to get #Person1# the same room.","topic":"room"}
{"fname":"train_2625","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did I tell you I'm going to China on business? I have to buy some gifts before I leave.\n#Person2#: Good idea. What are you going to bring?\n#Person1#: I was thinking of bringing some handkerchiefs. They're colorful, beautiful... also lightweight. I don't want to carry anything heavy.\n#Person2#: Uh, I don't think you should give handkerchiefs. They aren't good gifts in Chinese culture.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: A handkerchief is a symbol of saying good-bye or ending a relationship.\n#Person1#: Saying good-bye?\n#Person2#: Yeah, like when you're going away and people are crying, so they need a handkerchief. Actually, I've heard that one of the best things to give is a dinner--not a present, but a big dinner. It's good for business.","summary":"#Person1# is going to China on business. #Person2# suggests #Person1# a big dinner instead of giving handkerchiefs because a handkerchief is a symbol of good-bye in China.","topic":"handkerchief"}
{"fname":"train_2626","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, New Green Forest Store. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm thinking about buying a new TV set, and some of my friends recommended the Brand TCL to me. Can you tell me what is special about them?\n#Person1#: Well, we call them high-quality TV sets because they have much clearer pictures than the old ones.\n#Person2#: I see. How much does each cost?\n#Person1#: 2000 dollars. If you buy one before the end of the month, you can get a DVD player as a special gift.\n#Person2#: That sounds nice. I will buy two then.\n#Person1#: Where do you live, may I ask?\n#Person2#: Does it matter where I live?\n#Person1#: It's like this: If you live within 40 miles of the city center, we will deliver them to your house for free. But if you live farther than that, I am afraid you have to manage it by yourself.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess you can just bring the Tvsets to Number 88, Morning Sun Street.\n#Person1#: OK. They will be there soon.","summary":"#Person2# is interested in the TCL high-quality TV set. #Person1# introduces it and #Person2# will buy two. #Person1# will arrange the delivery to #Person1#.","topic":"TV set"}
{"fname":"train_2627","dialogue":"#Person1#: Discoveries is looking for a reporter to travel all over the world and write adventure articles.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's a good job, I think.\n#Person1#: So you are interested in working for Discoveries?\n#Person2#: That's right. write adventure articles, but I'm sure I could. I've written lots of articles for a newspaper.\n#Person1#: Oh? What newspaper have you written for?\n#Person2#: Well, so far I've sold articles to the chicago Star and a few other newspaper.\n#Person1#: Have you ever written an adventure article?\n#Person2#: No, but I have done some adventurous things to get information for my newspaper articles.\n#Person1#: Tell me about one of them.\n#Person2#: Well, I wanted to report on prisons, so I went to a store and stole something. Of course the police came, and I spent ten days in prison. It was horrible. When I got out, I wrote two articles about my experience there. When the police read the articles, they got upset and complained. Since then the prisons have really improved.\n#Person1#: That certainly is interesting.","summary":"#Person2# is interested in working for Discoveries. #Person2# once wrote two articles about prisons, then they have improved after the police read the articles.","topic":"newspaper article"}
{"fname":"train_2628","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm worried about my son at driving, but he won't listen to me.\n#Person2#: Well, teenagers always think they won't get hurt, but the fact is just the opposite.\n#Person1#: What should I do?\n#Person2#: Keep talking with him and lead by an example. Parents always matter.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# keep talking with #Person1#'s son and lead by an example.","topic":"driving"}
{"fname":"train_2629","dialogue":"#Person1#: What shall we do this weekend?\n#Person2#: Do you have something special in mind?\n#Person1#: No. not really. I just thought it might be fun to do something new.\n#Person2#: Do something for a change, you mean?\n#Person1#: Yes, something different.\n#Person2#: I usually go shopping and have my hair cut during the weekend and you usually watch football matches on TV.\n#Person1#: Yes. you often have tea with your friends. And I sometimes play cards with my friends. We have seldom done anything together since we were married.\n#Person2#: Now I've got an idea. Why don't we go for a picnic this weekend?\n#Person1#: Good idea! I will choose the place and you can prepare the food.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# plan to go for a picnic this weekend to do something different.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_2630","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, you know a lot about the history of flying. And the Wright brothers are known as the first men to fly an airplane. Can you tell us what their purposes were in the beginning?\n#Person2#: I think in the beginning they were looking for a chance to be famous. I don't think they were sure about what they were able to achieve.\n#Person1#: Could either of them have done it alone?\n#Person2#: Neither brother could have flown alone. It was the work of two minds. Two minds that came together at some point and became one. That's what happened.\n#Person1#: What did the people in the neighborhood think of the Wright brothers?\n#Person2#: Most people were interested in the Wright brothers. But I think some of them were worried. You see, here are two men flying kites in the middle of the day when they should be working. The men, I think, were curious about what was going on there. The children were excited to see these two men flying kites just like they were children.","summary":"John thinks that in the beginning, the Wright brothers were trying to be famous and the airplane was the work of two minds. He believes some of their neighbors were worried.","topic":"the Wright brothers"}
{"fname":"train_2631","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of Professor Potter's course, Jane?\n#Person2#: Not much.\n#Person1#: Why, what's wrong with it?\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. It's just that he overloads it with details. The course he gave on town planning last year, it was just the same-a load of details, which you could have got from a book anyway. There was no overall ...\n#Person1#: No general overview you mean?\n#Person2#: Yes. I suppose you could call it that. I couldn't see the town for the buildings.\n#Person1#: But you've got to have the details in this kind of subject. Anyway I think he's good. You take his first lecture for instance. I thought that was very interesting, and not at all over-detailed.\n#Person2#: Well, he starts off all right, but then he just piles on the details.\n#Person1#: Now you're exaggerating.\n#Person2#: Well, the way he dealt with the Western developments, that wasn't bad, I suppose.\n#Person1#: You seem to have got something. Perhaps Potter is a little disorganized, but I think he's good.\n#Person2#: Do you really think so?\n#Person1#: He does do most of his teaching to the postgraduates. He only does the one undergraduate course each year. After all, I think he tends to forget where he is. He starts off being nice and general and then tries to cram in a bit too much specialized information.\n#Person2#: The main thing I object to is the lack of direction.","summary":"Jane thinks that there's no general overview in Professor Potter's course and he overloads it with details. But #Person1# thinks though a little disorganized, he is good.","topic":"Professor Potter's course"}
{"fname":"train_2632","dialogue":"#Person1#: How come you're still up? Shouldn't you be asleep by now?\n#Person2#: I've been having a hard time sleeping lately. \n#Person1#: As far as I know, insomnia is usually caused by stress. Are you stressed at all?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm really worried about my girlfriend. I cannot contact her for a week.\n#Person1#: You're a good man. I'm sure she is fine. Maybe she is just traveling and lost her phone. What you need to do is to relax.\n#Person2#: you're probably right. I just wish it were that simple. How can I stop feeling so anxious all the time? \n#Person1#: Taking a yoga class or learning some relaxation techniques can help you cope with your stress.\n#Person2#: I don't really have time to learn anything new. I need to know she is fine.\n#Person1#: You need to take some breaks throughout the day. Just thinking of her all day isn't very helpful.\n#Person2#: You're right. Maybe I should go to her home and find her. Or should I call her parents?\n#Person1#: No, calling her parents is not a good idea. Maybe you can go to her house and see what happens. Perhaps she is just sleeping at home.\n#Person2#: Could you come along with me? I am truly worried and scared that something bad may happen.\n#Person1#: Sure, I will go with you.\n#Person2#: What! Who is that guy?! You don't answer my phones because you are with him! You are cheating on me!","summary":"#Person2# is having a hard time because #Person2# is worried about his girlfriend who is out of touch. #Person1# recommends #Person2# relaxing and going to her home to figure out what happens. They find #Person2# is cheating on him.","topic":"insomnia"}
{"fname":"train_2633","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's raining outside, Catherine, it's too bad. What's the weather like in your hometown? \n#Person2#: It's very hot, the temperature is often over 40C. \n#Person1#: Do you like the weather in Seattle? \n#Person2#: Not really. But I like it in spring and fall. I don't like it in winter. \n#Person1#: Why? \n#Person2#: The winter is very rainy, I don't like the rainy day. \n#Person1#: What about the weather in Boston? \n#Person2#: I lived there for three years. I like summer but I don't like winter. \n#Person1#: Is it very cold in winter? \n#Person2#: Yes, it is. But it's nice in spring and fall. ","summary":"Catherine likes spring and fall in Seattle and Boston, but she doesn't like winter there.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_2634","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ma, I really don't know how to thank you. \n#Person2#: I'm glad I was able to help. \n#Person1#: It's most kind of you. \n#Person2#: Don't mention it. It was the least I could do. \n#Person1#: If there's ever anything I can do for you , Don't hesitate to let me know. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: I'm most grateful. \n#Person2#: It was a pleasure. ","summary":"#Person1# is very grateful for Ma's help.","topic":"gratitude"}
{"fname":"train_2635","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is this? I didn't order that. \n#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry. May I have your order again? I'll get it right away. \n#Person1#: I've ordered savory pork and coleslaw. \n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I must have made a mistake. I'll bring them for you at once. \n#Person1#: Hey! What is this? \n#Person2#: Pardon me, Miss. But didn't you order chicken soup? \n#Person1#: Oh, Is that what this is? \n#Person2#: I believe so. But if it really bothers you, I'll replace it for you. \n#Person1#: No, don't replace it. Give a refund. \n#Person2#: Sorry. I'm afraid we can't. But you may order something else instead. \n#Person1#: Oh, really? Give me a clam soup. \n#Person2#: Okay, Miss. \n#Person1#: Thank you. \n#Person2#: I hope you enjoy your dinner. ","summary":"#Person1# has ordered savory pork and coleslaw for dinner, but #Person2# brought the wrong food twice.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_2636","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lester, you are really fantastic at automobile repair. \n#Person2#: Thanks, June. But I think I need to be certified as a mechanic before I'm allowed to repair cars for a living. \n#Person1#: That's not a big problem. There are many small schools for adults like you who can study to be certified. \n#Person2#: I guess I never thought of that before. \n#Person1#: And you can easily get a student loan from a vocational school, or from the government. \n#Person2#: Wow, you've inspired me to do something! ","summary":"June recommends Lester to go to small schools for adults to be certified as a mechanic.","topic":"automobile repair"}
{"fname":"train_2637","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicki?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks.\n#Person1#: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill?\n#Person2#: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while. But she hasn't been taking his advice. She's as busy as usual.\n#Person1#: Do you think it's useful for me to ask her to have a rest when I go to see her? Or shall we go together?\n#Person2#: I think you can go yourself and show concern to her since she sometimes would take your advice. So it's unnecessary for me to go with you. What's more, I've got some other thing to do at the moment.","summary":"Kate is ill. Vicki thinks #Person1# should visit Kate and ask her to have a rest because she sometimes would take #Person1#'s advice.","topic":"ill"}
{"fname":"train_2638","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to the zoo?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is just over there, across the street.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, how did you learn to speak English so well?\n#Person2#: I listen to BBC English programs every day.\n#Person1#: Are they easy to follow?\n#Person2#: Yes, I use my shortwave radio and they have explanations in Chinese for the difficult grammar points.\n#Person1#: That sounds very helpful. How long have you listened to the programs?\n#Person2#: I started 3 years ago when I was in middle school.\n#Person1#: You have really improved.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Have a great time at the zoo. By the way, don't forget to see the pandas!\n#Person1#: OK. See you later.","summary":"#Person2# has been listening to BBC English programs every day since 3 years ago, so #Person2# speaks English very well.","topic":"English"}
{"fname":"train_2639","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jessie. Do you have any plans for next weekend?\n#Person2#: Not at all, David.\n#Person1#: Do you want to join me to go mountain climbing next weekend?\n#Person2#: Mountain climbing? Me?\n#Person1#: Yes, you.\n#Person2#: Why me?\n#Person1#: You need some exercise. Mountain climbing is one of the best ways to build your strength and balance.\n#Person2#: Wait a minute, are you talking about hiking or mountain climbing?\n#Person1#: Mountain climbing, the tougher one.\n#Person2#: I never did that before. Do I need any training before I go?\n#Person1#: Yes. You better take some instructional courses at the climbing gym.\n#Person2#: You can't be serious.\n#Person1#: I'll take you to my gym tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Can I say no?\n#Person1#: Don't worry so much. I'll also find you a partner.\n#Person2#: Partner? What for?\n#Person1#: You need a partner to manage the climbing rope for you.\n#Person2#: My God.\n#Person1#: When you first start, you'll get tired quickly and suffers slightly sore forearms the day after, but later on, you'll get accustomed.\n#Person2#: I'm not going. It's not my type of workout. I'd rather stay at home and serve on the Internet. Thank you all the same.","summary":"David invites Jessie to join him to go mountain climbing. David thinks it is one of the best ways to build her strength and balance. Jessie refuses because she'd rather stay at home and surf on the Internet.","topic":"mountain climbing"}
{"fname":"train_2640","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, do you live around here?\n#Person2#: Yes, I grew up on this street actually.\n#Person1#: So you know every part of this neighborhood then.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know it pretty well, are you new here?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm looking for my client's office. I think it's somewhere in this neighborhood. The address is 145 Renew Street.\n#Person2#: It must be the new office building down the street. Look. You go down the street for 3 blocks and you will see Joe's bakery and Deli on your right and a flower shop on the left, the building is right behind shows. You can't miss it. You'll smell the fresh bread.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# is looking for #Person1#'s client's office. #Person2# tells #Person1# the way.","topic":"neighborhood"}
{"fname":"train_2641","dialogue":"#Person1#: Betty, fancy seeing you here. I didn't know you took the underground.\n#Person2#: I don't usually. It's just that I'm fed up with driving and paying so much for gas and the buses are crowded and unreliable, so I thought I'd give this a try.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I started taking the subway 2 years ago and it's wonderful. Both my home at her office are within easy reach of the stations. When I was driving, I wasn't getting nearly as much exercise.\n#Person2#: Exactly. Plus the subways cheaper than gas in the long run and the trains leave every 15 minutes. So if I miss one, I don't have to wait long for another.","summary":"#Person1# and Betty meet on the underground and they prefer it to other transportations.","topic":"underground"}
{"fname":"train_2642","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the History Museum?\n#Person2#: Sure. Go through Central Park, pass the high school. Then turn left at the Hilton Hotel, a five-star hotel. It's 2... Um... Oh, no, 3 blocks from here.\n#Person1#: Thank you. That sounds easy to find.\n#Person2#: Yes. But it's closed today. It's not open on Saturday and Sunday. Just on weekdays, you know.","summary":"#Person1# wants to visit the History Museum but #Person2# says it is closed today.","topic":"History Museum"}
{"fname":"train_2643","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, we have been waiting for 20 minutes. Would you mind hurrying?\n#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, the fish you ordered will take a longer time because we make it with fresh fish.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Would you please bring me some wine?\n#Person2#: Sure, is dry white wine OK?\n#Person1#: Yes. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# hastens his order and asks for some wine.","topic":"restaurant talk"}
{"fname":"train_2644","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are interested in some precision machine tools. We have some inquires on hand.\n#Person2#: That's fine. We can supply all kinds of precision machine tools. Our products are much admired in the world market and enjoy a wide acceptance in modern industry.\n#Person1#: Can I have a look at your catalogue and the corresponding technical data?\n#Person2#: Why, of course. Here are some that will show you our latest development. You may select which ever you need.\n#Person1#: I think our users have the impression that your prices are always much too high, compared with those of other supplies.\n#Person2#: Excuse me. It's true that our products do cost slightly more than the other makers, but It's only due to our technological superiority.\n#Person1#: Your products may have certain advantages, but your prices are too stiff.\n#Person2#: If you give us your inquiry, I shall go very carefully into the price and try my best to put you on the best of the terms.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll come back to discuss it to some details after our users have studied your catalogues and price list.\n#Person2#: Yes, surely. We hope to do some substantial business with you.","summary":"#Person1# is interested in some precision machine tools. #Person2# recommends their products but #Person1# thinks the prices are too high. #Person2# explains it's due to their technological superiority. They will discuss it in details later.","topic":"price negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_2645","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, I would like to have some wine before the main course.\n#Person2#: Have you decided what wine you would like?\n#Person1#: I have no idea. Maybe you can give me some advice.\n#Person2#: I recommend you the white wine. It will wake up your appetite.\n#Person1#: That's great, bring me a bottle of that please.","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# the white wine because it'll wake up #Person1#'s appetite.","topic":"before main courses"}
{"fname":"train_2646","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Angela, how have you been lately?\n#Person2#: Morning, Michael. I ' Ve been very busy lately. One of our other vendors is going out of business and I ' Ve been searching for a suitable replacement.\n#Person1#: Well, rest assured that you can count on us to be here for the long run, sitdown. Coffee?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I ' Ve been trying to cut down on the caffeine.\n#Person1#: Haha, I could never do that. I ' d be a zombie if I didn ' t have my morning coffee fix. Let ' s get down to business then.\n#Person2#: Yes. I ' Ve come to talk with you about ordering the eight megapixel cameras for our new methone. The demand for phone cameras is growing, and Pear has been falling behind in the market.\n#Person1#: That ' s great! I ' m glad to hear that Pear has finally jumped on the bandwagon. Right now our contract is for the five megapixel cameras. Is Pear still interested in having those?\n#Person2#: No, we ' re changing all the cameras to eight megapixels. We were hoping that by making your company our sole supplier for cameras we could negotiate a better deal.\n#Person1#: Surely. Let ' s get started by drafting a new contract.","summary":"Angela's company is going to change all their cameras to eight megapixels, including their existed camera orders, and wants to negotiate a better deal with Micheal's company by making Micheal's company their sole supplier for cameras. Angela and Micheal will start to draft a new contract.","topic":"business"}
{"fname":"train_2647","dialogue":"#Person1#: You would be using mainly English in this job. Do you think you could manage?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am sure I can.\n#Person1#: Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think I am quite proficient in both written and spoken English.\n#Person1#: Do you think you can make yourself understood in English with ease?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think I can in ordinary circumstances.\n#Person1#: Do you think you can speak English quite fluently? Tell me about your English education.\n#Person2#: Yes, I think I speak English quite fluently. I got a high score on TOEFL. I majored in English in college.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# would be using mainly English in this job and asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s English level and English education.","topic":"English proficiency"}
{"fname":"train_2648","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I have my check, please.\n#Person2#: Here it is. 350 Yuan all together.\n#Person1#: May son adores my new hairstyle so I suppose it is worth it.\n#Person2#: Hearing you say that is a big reward for us. And here is the receipt.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Wait! Congratulations! You are the lucky customer of our anniversary celebration.\n#Person1#: Wow, it's surprising. So what do I get?\n#Person2#: You can have a free facial and then make up free for you. Do you want it now?\n#Person1#: Probably not. Doing that will probably take another three hours which I can't afford now.\n#Person2#: Here is our number. Call us when you are ready to come.\n#Person1#: You mean I should make an appointment ahead of time?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Got it. Bye for now.","summary":"#Person1# is satisfied with #Person1#'s new hairstyle. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# is the lucky customer of their anniversary celebration and will get some free service.","topic":"hairdressing and beauty"}
{"fname":"train_2649","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what do you think of my new dress?\n#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.\n#Person1#: Um, ninety-five dollars?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's the price they were advertising it at. I was hoping it might go on sale soon. Why, how much did you pay for it?\n#Person1#: I bought it for one hundred and forty-five dollars at Helen's Boutique. I didn't know I could get it cheaper somewhere else.\n#Person2#: Of course! Everything at Helen's is overpriced, and they sell things that you can find at almost every other clothing store! Why didn't you shop around?\n#Person1#: I don't know, I just saw the dress and thought about how pretty it looks and how much I wanted it. I guess I was too impulsive.","summary":"#Person1# finds that #Person1# bought an overpriced dress at Helen's Boutique after hearing the fact that the dress is ninety-five dollars at Maxine's.","topic":"overpriced dress"}
{"fname":"train_2650","dialogue":"#Person1#: You don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.\n#Person2#: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.\n#Person1#: Do you feel ok?\n#Person2#: Not really. After a 12 - hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.\n#Person1#: Why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting? You should really get some rest or you'll end up feeling even worse than you do now.\n#Person2#: Could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever?\n#Person1#: You're really hot. Let me get you some Tylenol to bring the fever down.\n#Person2#: Ok. I'll stay home this morning and rest, but if I feel better in the afternoon, I'm going to the meeting.\n#Person1#: Zach, what's that on your arm?\n#Person2#: I don't know. It looks a bit red, but I'm sure it's nothing.\n#Person1#: It looks like you have a red rash all over you! Are you allergic to anything?\n#Person2#: Just cats, but I don't think I was near any cats in the last couple of weeks.\n#Person1#: I completely forgot about your cat allergy. I took care of a cat for my friend here a few days ago. Oh no. we'd better go to the doctor and get some medicine. Let's go.\n#Person2#: Shouldn't we make an appointment first?\n#Person1#: We would, but let's just go and see if there's an opening now before it gets worse.\n#Person2#: Whatever you say. I just want to get to my meeting!","summary":"Zach has got jet lag and got the flu after a twelve-hour flight. #Person1# advises Zach to reschedule his meeting. Zach also seems to have a red rash, so #Person1# advises Zach to see a doctor immediately.","topic":"indifferent to health"}
{"fname":"train_2651","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like anything else?\n#Person2#: No, I'm stuffed. The check, please.\n#Person1#: Here you are, sir. I hope you enjoyed your dinner.\n#Person2#: Yes, we did. Do I pay you or the cashier?\n#Person1#: Pay me, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. The change, sir.","summary":"#Person2# directly pays #Person1# rather than the cashier.","topic":"pay the bill"}
{"fname":"train_2652","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't even imagine you snorkeling!\n#Person2#: Well, you'll see. With this new watch, I can go anywhere, do anything.\n#Person1#: OK, Bond.\n#Person2#: No, really. Look. It's got a double time zone setting.\n#Person1#: So you can always keep two times at once?\n#Person2#: Yep. I just can't decide what two cities to choose. . .\n#Person1#: The only two times you need are I'm late and I'm really late.","summary":"Bond is showing off his new watch but #Person1# doesn't care.","topic":"indifference"}
{"fname":"train_2653","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?\n#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.\n#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?\n#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said.\n#Person1#: It must be interesting to study English.\n#Person2#: Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss Parker says that my pronunciation is very good.\n#Person1#: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult?\n#Person2#: Sometimes it's difficult. Some words look different from the way one pronounces them.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that they never speak Spanish in the English class and #Person2#'s teacher Miss Parker thinks #Person2#'s pronunciation is good.","topic":"English class"}
{"fname":"train_2654","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is the weather like today?\n#Person2#: It stops snowing, but there's a bit wind.\n#Person1#: And the streets are covered with ice. Do you know what the temperature is today?\n#Person2#: I missed today's weather for cast in the radio\n#Person1#: It seems 10 degree below zero at least. I don't mind the cold weather, but do hate when it get slippery.\n#Person2#: The ice is soon be thick for skating. I'm so fine to want a sport\n#Person1#: That's fine. let's go skating together tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about today's weather and describes the scenery on the street. They plan to go skating.","topic":"cold weather"}
{"fname":"train_2655","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you look so gloomy? What are you looking for?\n#Person2#: My dissertation. I put it somewhere last night and I can't find it now.\n#Person1#: Did you finish typing it yesterday?\n#Person2#: Yes, I kept on typing it until midnight, but it is lost.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it. It must be somewhere in your room. Let's see where you put it. Have you searched your drawers and the desk?\n#Person2#: Yes, but there is nothing inside the drawers or on the desk.\n#Person1#: How about the shelf?\n#Person2#: I've searched everywhere. Where on earth did I put it?\n#Person1#: Don't get upset over it. At least you have another week to go.\n#Person2#: I have been working on it for a whole month and it's too late to write another. Just think of all my hard work that goes for nothing. How could I do such a thing?\n#Person1#: Cheer up! What I meant was that you can find it sometime during a week. There is no need to write a new one. Oh, what's this? Is this your dissertation?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, that's it. Where did you find it?\n#Person1#: You'Ve put it among these journals.\n#Person2#: My poor memory. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# is gloomy because #Person2# forgets where #Person2# puts #Person2#'s dissertation and it's not inside the drawers or on the desk. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and helps #Person2# to search for it. Finally, they find that #Person2# put it among some journals.","topic":"find the dissertation"}
{"fname":"train_2656","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you do push-ups?\n#Person2#: Of course I can. It's a piece of cake! Believe it or not, I can do 30 push-ups a minute.\n#Person1#: Really? I think that's impossible!\n#Person2#: You mean 30 push-ups?\n#Person1#: Yeah!\n#Person2#: It's easy. If you do exercise everyday, you can make it, too.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# it is easy to do 30 push-ups if people exercise every day.","topic":"push-up"}
{"fname":"train_2657","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, guys! Did you see that sign?\n#Person2#: No. What did it say?\n#Person1#: There's a garage sale around the corner.\n#Person2#: A garage sale. . . that's where people check out cars, right?\n#Person1#: What? Cars? Are you serious?\n#Person2#: I'm pulling your leg, Paul. I'm a shopping queen, remember? So of course I know what a garage sale is all about!","summary":"#Person2# pulls Paul's leg by pretending not to know about the garage sale.","topic":"a trick"}
{"fname":"train_2658","dialogue":"#Person1#: My dear, it's five flights up!\n#Person2#: That's all right. We'll get used to it. Besides, it is quiet up there.\n#Person1#: We're little further away from the street and traffic noise\n#Person2#: And there's no one living over us.\n#Person1#: Is the place well-furnished?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's pretty bright in there and big enough for our children to play.\n#Person1#: What about the kitchen?\n#Person2#: The stove and refrigerator are in good working order,\n#Person1#: And I don't see any loose electric wiring that could cause fires.\n#Person2#: Are the plumbing all right?\n#Person1#: The plumbing seems OK, too.\n#Person2#: The toilet flushes and the shower has hot and cold water\n#Person1#: And the sinks don't seem to leak.\n#Person2#: The place is OK. Let's go there and have a look at it again.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are evaluating a house which is far from the street. They check the facilities of the house and think they're ok.","topic":"see the house"}
{"fname":"train_2659","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is English acceptable for you?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: What's your name?\n#Person2#: Jenny Madison.\n#Person1#: What's your nationality?\n#Person2#: Nigerian.\n#Person1#: What is your date of birth?\n#Person2#: 15th of April, 1969.\n#Person1#: And your occupation?\n#Person2#: I am a painter.\n#Person1#: What's your passport No. ?\n#Person2#: 7834623464 3367.\n#Person1#: Where do you live in China?\n#Person2#: In the Golden Mountain Hotel in Beijing.\n#Person1#: You are suspected of smuggling. Do you understand your rights?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Ok, sign here.","summary":"#Person2# is suspected of smuggling and #Person1# is asking about #Person2#'s personal information.","topic":"collecting information"}
{"fname":"train_2660","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daddy, what's next? What else do we do now?\n#Person2#: There is a man-made fishing pond nearby. So, What do you think of going fishing there?\n#Person1#: Great. Let's go. Where is it?\n#Person2#: Patience, boy. A watched pot never boils. We shall get out fishing stuff first and make some baits, too.\n#Person1#: We have many cookies left here. Can we use them as baits?\n#Person2#: I don't think fish would like them. Instead, they love earth worms.\n#Person1#: So let's go and catch earth worms!\n#Person2#: OK. I think that's enough for today. Let's go.\n#Person1#: Daddy, do you think we're gonna catch any fish today? We've been fishing here for more than two hours, and we get nothing.\n#Person2#: That's because you're talking to me all the time. Be patient, or there will be no chance to have sashimi for dinner today.\n#Person1#: I love sashimi. Did mom bring any soy sauce for that?\n#Person2#: I suppose she did. Be quiet. There is a fish on the hook. Here it is. Look, a big one.\n#Person1#: Cool. Hey, I've got an idea. Why don't we cook it separately? Half for sashimi, and the other half for grill.\n#Person2#: Great idea. But the fact is we have no barbecue with us. Moreover, the sashimi will be great. So why do we bother to waste time on barbecuing the fish?\n#Person1#: Well, all right. There is nothing to complain about.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# get out fishing stuff, catch earthworms as baits, and go fishing. After two hours of fishing, they get nothing. #Person2# tells #Person1# to be patient and quiet and #Person2# finally catches a big fish. They will have sashimi.","topic":"fishing"}
{"fname":"train_2661","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have reservations for two at your restaurant tonight.\n#Person2#: Yes, What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person1#: I'm calling to see if I can request a specific table.\n#Person2#: I can try to arrange that for you.\n#Person1#: I proposed to my wife in your restaurant and I would like the same table if I can.\n#Person2#: Can you describe for me, where you were sitting?\n#Person1#: It was a little table by the bay windows overlooking the wharf.\n#Person2#: You're in luck. We still have that little table.","summary":"#Person1# wants to request a special table and #Person2# helps to arrange it for #Person1#.","topic":"choosing a seat"}
{"fname":"train_2662","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank God, it's Friday! Time for a drink! Let's hit the bars!\n#Person2#: OK. I don't mind going bar hopping with an expert like you.\n#Person1#: Should we start with beer or wine or go straight to the hard liquor?\n#Person2#: I think I'll have a glass of wine. Let's see. . . they have red wine, white wine and port. They even have sangria! It's the happy hour special.\n#Person1#: Port's too sweet. It's a dessert wine. A dry red French wine would be nice with meat. A glass of chilled white German wine would be good with fish. But, we're not eating and it's hot out, so I think I'll have a tall glass of sangria with ice.\n#Person2#: Good choice! But, what's your favorite kind of hard liquor?\n#Person1#: I like to stick to the clean stuff, like vodka, gin, white rum and other clear spirits.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to the bar on Friday and talk about what to drink.","topic":"bar"}
{"fname":"train_2663","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how's everything going for Christmas?\n#Person2#: I've got all the presents I need, and my family is working together to get all the food ready. That's easy, but I have another problem to deal with.\n#Person1#: What's that? Don't tell me you've still got Christmas cards to write, it usually takes my wife a month to write all of ours.\n#Person2#: No, I did that a long time ago. It's about telling my son the truth about Santa Claus.\n#Person1#: He still doesn't know that Santa isn't real? How old is he, eight?\n#Person2#: Yes. He's never said anything so I never told him. But now that he's getting older. . .\n#Person1#: You think it's better that he should be told?\n#Person2#: Yes, he's too old to believe in that type of things. And I'd rather tell him before the kids at school do.\n#Person1#: That happened to my oldest girl. She became really upset when her classmates told her Santa wasn't real.\n#Person2#: I can understand. I was lucky with my oldest, she figured it out by herself and didn't tell my son.\n#Person1#: Well, when you tell him, be gentle. It's hard for kids to find out something like that.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has prepared everything for Christma, but #Person2# has a problem telling #Person2#'s son the truth about Santa Claus. #Person1# and #Person2# then share the experience of how their oldest got to know this truth.","topic":" Santa Clause"}
{"fname":"train_2664","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss, where do you want to go?\n#Person2#: Could you drop me off at the airport?\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Do I need to pay any extra charge for my suitcases?\n#Person1#: Yes, you are charged 50 cents a piece.\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# drives #Person2# and charges #Person2# for #Person2#'s suitcases.","topic":"to the airport"}
{"fname":"train_2665","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's up? You don't look too good.\n#Person2#: Yeah, my head hurts, that's all. I'Ve been in physics class all day. It's killer!\n#Person1#: I liked physics. It's all math, really. arcs, curves, velocity, cool stuff.\n#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, but today's lesson was all about the creation of the universe.\n#Person1#: A physics class about the creation of the universe? That's some pretty unscientific language there. Sounds more religious to me.\n#Person2#: It's all religion. Take the theory of the Big Bang. How is it possible that all of the stuff in the universe comes from an explosion? That's no better than Atlas carrying the globe on his back or African myths about turtles and stuff.\n#Person1#: Turtles? Whatever. . . Look, all that's required for the creation of matter an imbalance of particles and anti-particles. At least, that's what the math says.\n#Person2#: Math, sheath. What's the evidence?\n#Person1#: There is evidence! You know Edwin Hubble? He's the guy who in the early twentieth century was the first scientist to measure the drift of matter in the universe, thus advancing notions of an expanding universe. What would it be expanding from? Well, the Big Bang. . . DUH!\n#Person2#: Anyway, it's just a theory. Why do people go around touting theories? Where's the scientific rigor in that?\n#Person1#: Dude, don't equivocate. A theory only becomes a theory after withstanding rigorous testing. You slept through class, didn't you?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the creation of the universe. #Person2# thinks the theory of the Big Bang sounds religious and cannot understand how the universe comes from an explosion. #Person1# explains the imbalance of particles and anti-particles and provides the evidence.","topic":"creation of the universe"}
{"fname":"train_2666","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a little problem with room 507.\n#Person2#: Problems are what we're here for, sir. Please tell me your problem.\n#Person1#: This room is filthy with cockroaches.\n#Person2#: Were you wearing your glasses when you noticed them, sir?\n#Person1#: I've already seen nine of them and, as they say, eight is enough!\n#Person2#: Sir, sometimes a fast elevator ride makes our guests see spots.\n#Person1#: You are not in a position to question my vision or my statement!\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry, sir. Will you please hold while I transfer you to my supervisor?","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that the room is being filthy with cockroaches. #Person2# will transfer #Person1# to #Person2#'s supervisor.","topic":"case report"}
{"fname":"train_2667","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have you been washing clothes here?\n#Person2#: I started washing here about three years ago.\n#Person1#: How come?\n#Person2#: I can wash my clothes for less money here.\n#Person1#: This is my first time washing clothes here.\n#Person2#: What reason are you washing here today?\n#Person1#: I can't wash at home because my machine is broken.\n#Person2#: Go and get it repaired.\n#Person1#: That'll cost too much.\n#Person2#: Are you going to continue washing your clothes here for a while?\n#Person1#: I have no choice.\n#Person2#: Washing clothes at a Laundromat costs a lot less money.","summary":"#Person1# says #Person1# will wash clothes at this Laundromat for a while because #Person1#'s washing machine is broken.","topic":"washing clothes"}
{"fname":"train_2668","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is IBA Bank. Maria speaking, how may I help?\n#Person2#: Hi, I'm looking into your loans and I'm a little confused about the interest rates. Could you give me some advice?\n#Person1#: Not a problem. Which loan was it you were interested in? Sorry, I must ask, because the interest rates can depend on the type of loan you apply for.\n#Person2#: I understand. I'm interested in the Petty Consumer Loan.\n#Person1#: One of our most popular! The usual interest rate is fixed by the PBC. That is The People's Bank of China. But of course, with some loans, credit rating and loan amount come into play, too.\n#Person2#: So, the rate could fluctuate a little, depending on the amount given by the PBC?\n#Person1#: That is correct.\n#Person2#: I'm going to have to do some more research into this. Thanks for your help, bye for now.","summary":"#Person2# is interested in the Petty Consumer Loan and asks Maria about the interest rates. Maria tells #Person2# that the rate is fixed by the PBC.","topic":"interest rates"}
{"fname":"train_2669","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think my briefcase is big enough to put in all these stuff?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Laptop, flash disk, a ballpoint pen, a pencil, a notebook, a pair of glasses, cell phone, charger, moisture, notion, . . . Oh, that is too much. You are not going to a business trip.\n#Person1#: I guess I need all of them.\n#Person2#: Actually, the company will provide you with all of these supplies. So, you can leave this very thick notebook at home.\n#Person1#: I know. But it is my lucky charm. I carry it all the time.\n#Person2#: Suit yourself. Don't forget to set the alarm clock.","summary":"#Person1# puts too many things in #Person1#'s suitcase. #Person2# says #Person1# can leave the notebook. #Person1# disagrees.","topic":"suitcase package"}
{"fname":"train_2670","dialogue":"#Person1#: It only takes two hours to get to New York, but you'll have a six-hour layover between flights.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's good. I don't mind having the time in New York. I still have a few things to shop for.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't mind having a six-hour layover in New York.","topic":"layover"}
{"fname":"train_2671","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, the basketball game is about to start. And could you bring some chips and a bowl of ice cream? And ... uh ... a slice of pizza from the fridge.\n#Person2#: Anything else?\n#Person1#: Nope, that's all for now. Hey, hon, you know, they're organizing a company basketball team, and I'm thinking about joining. What do you think?\n#Person2#: Humph\n#Person1#: 'Humph' What do you mean 'Humph.' I was the star player in high school.\n#Person2#: Yeah, twenty-five years ago. Look, I just don't want you having a heart attack running up and down the court.\n#Person1#: So, what are you suggesting? Should I just abandon the idea? I'm not that out of shape.\n#Person2#: Well ... you ought to at least have a physical before you begin. I mean, it HAS been at least five years since you played at all.\n#Person1#: Well, okay, but ...\n#Person2#: And you need to watch your diet and cut back on the fatty foods, like ice cream. And you should try eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you're probably right.\n#Person2#: And you should take up a little weight training to strengthen your muscles or perhaps try cycling to build up your cardiovascular system. Oh, and you need to go to bed early instead of watching TV half the night.\n#Person1#: Hey, you're starting to sound like my personal fitness instructor!\n#Person2#: No, I just love you, and I want you to be around for a long, long time.","summary":"#Person1# wants to join the company basketball team. #Person2# doesn't think it's a good idea because it has been a long time since #Person1# played and #Person1#'s physical condition is not that good. #Person2# advises #Person1# to have a healthier lifestyle and take up some physical training to stay healthy.","topic":"quarrel"}
{"fname":"train_2672","dialogue":"#Person1#: Something very unusual happened to me this morning.\n#Person2#: Really? What was it?\n#Person1#: I was studying in the classroom when Tom came rushing in.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: He told me there was a telegram for me at the gate house! Someone was ill in my family.\n#Person2#: Goodness me! I hate telegrams. They seldom bring any good news.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's just how I felt. My legs turned to water, so I asked Tom to accompany me to the school gate.\n#Person2#: I can imagine how you felt.\n#Person1#: On my way to the school gate I was thinking terrible things. What could have happened at home, you know, and all that.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I understand.\n#Person1#: So when I tore the telegram open, my fingers were trembling.\n#Person2#: Dear me!\n#Person1#: But when I read the telegram, I just couldn't make heads or tails out of it.\n#Person2#: How strange! What did it say?\n#Person1#: It said: Return immediately. Uncle seriously ill.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that.\n#Person1#: But the surprising part about it is that I have no uncle.\n#Person2#: Indeed!\n#Person1#: I could hardly believe my own eyes. But it was written there in black and white. Then I happened to glance at the address to a 'Carl', not 'Carol'.\n#Person2#: Well, I never!\n#Person1#: You can never imagine how relieved I was.\n#Person2#: Yes. What a relief! But what did Tom have to say?\n#Person1#: Tom was so embarrassed. He kept apologizing all the way back.\n#Person2#: He has always been quite careless.","summary":"Tom told Carol that there was a telegram about Carol's family's illness for Carol. Carol was trembling before she read the telegram. When Carol found the telegram was for a 'Carl' instead, she was relieved.","topic":"mistake"}
{"fname":"train_2673","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, are you being helped?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm interested in some hats.\n#Person1#: All our hats are in this section. What do you think of this one here? It's made of cotton.\n#Person2#: Hmm,it looks nice and is suitable for autumn, but I'd like to have something warm for winter.\n#Person1#: Maybe you would like a heavy wool hat. How about this one?\n#Person2#: I think that's what I want. How much is it?\n#Person1#: It's seventy dollars plus tax.\n#Person2#: It's a little expensive. Do you think it's possible to get a discount?\n#Person1#: Hmm, since you like it so much, how about a 10 percent discount. That's the best I can offer.\n#Person2#: That's good. Could you wrap it up for me?\n#Person1#: Sure. Is there anything else I can get for you?\n#Person2#: I also want to have a red wool sweater. But there are only black and green ones.","summary":"#Person2# wants a hat for winter and #Person1# recommends one to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it is expensive and asks for a discount. #Person2# agrees on a 10 percent discount and buys it.","topic":"choosing a hat"}
{"fname":"train_2674","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where were you today? I searched for you everywhere. I thought we could study together for tomorrow's quiz.\n#Person2#: I went to the countryside. I forgot we would have the history quiz tomorrow. In fact, my trips to the countryside are few and far between.","summary":"#Person2# forgot tomorrow's history quiz and went to the countryside.","topic":"unfulfilled plan"}
{"fname":"train_2675","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Jacob. Is everything all tight?\n#Person2#: No, it's not. Someone's stolen some of my valuables two rings and a gold necklace.\n#Person1#: I'm very sorry to hear that, sir. Where were they?\n#Person2#: In my room. And the door was locked. It can only be one of your staff. I want my things back. And fast.\n#Person1#: Well, I can certainly understand that you're upset about losing them and we'll do all we can to help. If they really are missing,it's a matter for the police.\n#Person2#: What do you mean, if they are missing? I told you they were.\n#Person1#: Yes, Sir. But first I'll have one of the housekeeping staff look through your room in case they're still there. But I must say that we can't be held responsible. You should have deposited the valuables with Reception. It says so on the Key Card.\n#Person2#: That's not good enough. I want to see the manager immediately.\n#Person1#: I'll be glad to call the duty manager for you, sir. But he'll certainly say the same. We have clear instructions about valuables and we must follow them.","summary":"Jacob lost something valuables thinks it can only be stolen by staff, but #Person2# says they are not responsible because Jacob didn't deposit the valuables. Jacob wants to see the manager.","topic":"loss report"}
{"fname":"train_2676","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look upset these days. Anything wrong?\n#Person2#: Not really, I'm just worried about my daughter.\n#Person1#: Oh, you mean Susan. Why? She's such a nice girl.\n#Person2#: Yeah I know. But somehow she's become different recently.\n#Person1#: In what ways? What has she done?\n#Person2#: Oh, no, you don't really want to hear it.\n#Person1#: Come on. I am a mother of two girls.\n#Person2#: Ok. I'm worried because she often hides in her room and sends messages to her friends.\n#Person1#: Come on. It's not a big deal. She needs friends at this age. You can talk with her if you are really concerned.\n#Person2#: I guess so. Anyway, she is growing up.","summary":"#Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s daughter because she's become different recently. #Person2# thinks it's not a big deal.","topic":"advice for parents"}
{"fname":"train_2677","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are glad to have Dr. Garfield to talk to us today about dreams. Let me start by asking the first question. Does everyone dream?\n#Person2#: It appears that everyone does. Mostly when people say that they never dream, what they really mean is that they don't remember their dreams or they don't think their dreams are important. The reason behind is that they might have been made fun of with a child when they first reported their dreams or it was so frightening that they just turned off dreaming completely. The other day, someone named Davis came to me and said that he used to be a great dreamer, but suddenly he stopped having dreams. I asked him what it happened. It turned out that his brother died by heart attack and he never expected that such a terrible thing would happen to a young person. Generally, when there was some frightening event and dream about it was too terrible. People prefer not to dream about it. Actually the worst thing you can do is stop dreaming. Because it means that the bad experience would be too painful to even appear in dreams. As long as you dream about it and even the dream is frightening, your mind is working on it. My personal opinion about what dreams do is that they help us deal with our problems. We see certain patterns take place in dreams. When a person is hurt deep inside, when a person is seriously ill or when a person has been really sad, if people turn off their dreams totally, it means they don't love themselves to even think about it.","summary":"Dr. Garfield gives a speech about dreams. Garfield states that everyone dreams and Garfield explains why some people say they never dream. Garfield gives an example of Davis and explains why painful experiences may stop people from dreaming. Garfield argues that dreaming is good because it helps people deal with problems.","topic":"dream"}
{"fname":"train_2678","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'll have the Texas chili burger. \n#Person1#: Would you like fries with that? \n#Person2#: A large, with tons of ketchup. \n#Person1#: And to drink? \n#Person2#: I'll have a diet coke, please. \n#Person1#: Is this dine-in or take-out? \n#Person2#: Take-out, please. ","summary":"#Person2# orders some fast food for take-out.","topic":"ordering take-out"}
{"fname":"train_2679","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take your order? \n#Person2#: What would you like, Miss Tang? \n#Person3#: Well, (Pointing to the menu) I'll take this and this. \n#Person2#: I'd like a steak and some French fries. Er. . . may I see the wine list, please? \n#Person1#: Here you are. \n#Person2#: A bottle of red wine, please. \n#Person1#: Anything else? \n#Person2#: No, thank you. That's all. ","summary":"Miss Tang and #Person2# order some food and a bottle of red wine.","topic":"ordering food"}
{"fname":"train_2680","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, you promised to cut the lung. You won't forget, will you? \n#Person2#: No, I assure you. \n#Person1#: And you'll repair the television, won't you? \n#Person2#: Ok. \n#Person1#: Do you promise? \n#Person2#: Of course. \n#Person1#: And Tom, you will help Johnny with his homework, won't you? \n#Person2#: I'll see. I will if I can but I won't promise. \n#Person1#: But you'll promise not to be late for dinner tonight, won't you? \n#Person2#: Yes. But only if you ask me nicely. \n#Person1#: Tom, darling. You'll try not to be late for dinner tonight, won't you? Please! \n#Person2#: Ok. I'll keep my promise. ","summary":"#Person1# lists several things to ask Tom for his promises.","topic":"promise"}
{"fname":"train_2681","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever found yourself in a situation when you have to lie to people who trust you? \n#Person2#: Do you mean lying to people for their good? \n#Person1#: Yes. Is it wrong to lie to them even if it is for their good? \n#Person2#: It's hard to say. I mean, how can you judge what's good for them? Maybe it is best to tell them the truth no matter what it is. \n#Person1#: But sometimes it is so hard to tell the truth. \n#Person2#: I know. If you're sure the truth will do harm, maybe you can choose not to tell it. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing whether white lies are good or not. #Person2# thinks it's hard to say.","topic":"white lies"}
{"fname":"train_2682","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jill, how do you like your new job ? \n#Person2#: I like it. But how did you know about my new job? I wanted to surprise you. \n#Person1#: I just heard through the grapevine something about you landing a job with some travel agency down town. You can still fill me in on tile details. \n#Person2#: Well, two weeks ago I got a tip about a possible job opening at Ace Travel Agency over on Franklin Avenue. \n#Person1#: Sure, I think I know the place. \n#Person2#: Well, anyway, I made a beeline over to their office, had an interview with the manager, and was told to start work the next day. \n#Person1#: That's really great, jill. So, what do you do there exactly ? \n#Person2#: Right now I'm basically just a secretary, but if I'm given the chance, I want to become a travel agent there. \n#Person1#: Don't tell me your' re already bucking for a promotion. \n#Person2#: No, of course not. I've got a lot to learn yet. In the meantime, I just want to be a good secretary and not step on anyone's toes. \n#Person1#: Well I wish you luck. ","summary":"#Person2# tells Jill how #Person2# knew about Jill's new job. Jill tells #Person2# about how he found the job and says now he works as a secretary and wants to be a travel agent if possible.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_2683","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Rogers? \n#Person2#: Yes? \n#Person1#: I'm not feeling too well. \n#Person2#: Would you like to go to the nurse's? \n#Person1#: Yes, I would. \n#Person2#: Here's a hall pass for it. Do you need someone to walk you there? \n#Person1#: I can manage on my own. Thanks. \n#Person2#: I'll drop by later to check on you. ","summary":"#Person1# will go to the nurse's and Mr. Rogers gives #Person1# a hall pass.","topic":"hall pass"}
{"fname":"train_2684","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Mrs. Jones.\n#Person2#: Morning, what's wrong?\n#Person1#: Well, I've made a list here of all the things that are already in my job description and I'm very happy with that. What I'm not really comfortable with are all the extra duties that I'm having to take on at the moment.\n#Person2#: Do you need someone to help you?\n#Person1#: To be honest, I'm OK about doing the extra work. I just feel that some sort of a salary increase would be appropriate.\n#Person2#: I can't make a decision right now, but I'll look at the details and tell you the result next week. Alright?\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# asks Jones for a salary increase for #Person1#'s extra duties. Jones will get back to #Person1# after looking at the details.","topic":"salary increase"}
{"fname":"train_2685","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you sleep last night?\n#Person2#: OK, I guess. But I think all the studying I did for physics last night affected my dreams.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: I mean that I dreamt about physics last night.\n#Person1#: Dreamt about physics? What did you dream about?\n#Person2#: Hmm...I think I remember Newton falling out of an apple tree, but I'm not too sure.\n#Person1#: Jeez, you shouldn't study so hard.\n#Person2#: Nothing like this ever happened to you?\n#Person1#: Well. Once I was having a really tough final exam in French, and I spent a whole week just studying. And I had a really strange dream about someone asking me questions in French.\n#Person2#: What did the person ask?\n#Person1#: I don't know. In my dream, I kept explaining that I didn't know a lot of French and I kept asking if he knew English.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# share their experience that their dreams were affected by their study. #Person1# dreamt about physics and #Person2# dreamt about a French conversation.","topic":"dreams"}
{"fname":"train_2686","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Dean, what kinds of things do you like to do in your free time?\n#Person2#: Hey Ann, I like basketball both playing and watching.\n#Person1#: Which team do you cheer for? New York?\n#Person2#: Not since I moved away from their last year, I cheer for Los Angeles now. Last week, they came first in a match with the team from Seattle, it was really a tough game.\n#Person1#: I didn't know that I thought you were a football fan.\n#Person2#: I am! I also enjoy gardening and I really like painting, activities like that are great for relieving stress. How about you?\n#Person1#: Well once a month I go bungee jumping with some friends.\n#Person2#: You do? That sounds dangerous! Aren't you scared?\n#Person1#: Not at all. It's fascinating. You should try it sometime.\n#Person2#: Wow, it sounds awesome. Do you think I could?\n#Person1#: Sure, how about this Saturday morning?\n#Person2#: Oh, I can't then, I have an appointment from 9:00 to 12:00.\n#Person1#: No problem. We can go in the afternoon. Let's see at 2:00 PM?\n#Person2#: Sounds great.","summary":"Ann and Dean are exchanging their hobbies: Dean likes basketball, gardening, and painting, while Ann likes bungee jumping. They plan to go bungee jumping together on Saturday afternoon.","topic":"hobby"}
{"fname":"train_2687","dialogue":"#Person1#: So that's two books you'll borrow today?\n#Person2#: Yes. That's right. Oh, and this DVD, too.\n#Person1#: OK, the books are free, but the DVD costs $1 to borrow.\n#Person2#: That's fine. When do I have to return the books and the DVD?\n#Person1#: The books are due back next Monday. The DVD must be returned in 3 days.\n#Person2#: So the books must be returned in 6 days and the DVD in 3 days?\n#Person1#: Usually it's 5 days for the books, but because Sunday is a holiday. We changed the return date to Monday.\n#Person2#: OK. That means I can spend one extra day reading. I won't have to rush through then, like I normally do.\n#Person1#: Yes, 5 days is a bit short, isn't it? Is there anything else I can help you with?\n#Person2#: No that's all, thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person2# wants to borrow 2 books and a CD. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the fee and due days.","topic":"borrow"}
{"fname":"train_2688","dialogue":"#Person1#: Maria, do you like to read?\n#Person2#: Yeah. But right now I'm really busy with work, so I don't have alot of time to read. But when I'm on vacation or whenever I have free time, I like to read books.\n#Person1#: What kind of books?\n#Person2#: I like to read novels the most, but I also like biographies. And I enjoy reading about teaching practices, so that I can become a better teacher. And a little bit of history, too.\n#Person1#: And what about concerts? Do you enjoy going to concerts?\n#Person2#: I don't go to music concerts very often, but I like to go see musicals and I also like to go to sporting events.","summary":"Maria likes reading novels, biography, and teaching practices. She also likes to go see musicals and sporting events.","topic":"hobbit"}
{"fname":"train_2689","dialogue":"#Person1#: We join our cooks as they are making this week's dish - Turkish Baklava. Glenn is adding chocolate to his. Glenn, tell us how long you've been interested in baking?\n#Person2#: My grandmother taught me when I was 5. But I didn't really get interested in Essen till I was 20.\n#Person1#: And here you are, only 35 years old, and on TV for your baking skills!\n#Person2#: I was happy to win the prize last week. But this week hasn't gone so well. I'm not sure if I'll get first prize this time.\n#Person1#: Baklava I usually has honey and nuts in it. What made you think of adding chocolates?\n#Person2#: I saw this at a bakery in France and I thought it would be good for my American customers.","summary":"Glenn shares his experience of cooking and the reasons for adding chocolate to Turkish Baklava.","topic":"cooking experience"}
{"fname":"train_2690","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to the parent teacher conference. So what is your child's name?\n#Person2#: Megan Jones.\n#Person1#: Let's see, um, she missed the last couple of days has she been sick?\n#Person2#: No, she's been having some problems with the other kids in your class.\n#Person1#: Well, you know, junior high school is the difficult time, but she just needs to speak up a little more in class.\n#Person2#: No, it's more than that. Some of the kids in your class have been joking around with her a lot about her appearance. And then the other day, you didn't help at all. She said, you commented on her blouse and jeans. Saying they were from the nineteen seventies.\n#Person1#: Well, I was just kind of joking a little bit with her.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that's what you think, but the other kids follow your example. In fact, one of the kids took a picture of her with their phone and posted it on Facebook with some really mean comments.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry if I hurt her feelings, could you see if you can bring her to school tomorrow? Uh I'd like to apologize and see what I can do to improve the situation.\n#Person2#: Ok.","summary":"#Person1# asks why Megan Jones missed the last couple of days. #Person2# blames #Person1# for commenting on Megan's blouse and jeans. #Person2# tells #Person1# that other kids followed #Person1#'s example and joked about Megan's appearance. #Person1# will apologize to Megan.","topic":" parent teacher conference"}
{"fname":"train_2691","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me the details of what happened, Miss Marple?\n#Person2#: I was waiting outside of the bank, and through the window, I saw the robber approached the cashier, pull out a gun, and demand that she hand over all the money from the drawer. Then he shot at the guard before running out and getting in a car.\n#Person1#: Do you still remember the license plate number of that car?\n#Person2#: It's BD16SMJ.\n#Person1#: Thanks for your information, Miss Marble, please contact us if you remember anything more.\n#Person2#: I will.","summary":"Marble tells #Person1# about the robbery and the license plate number of the robber's car.","topic":"robbery report"}
{"fname":"train_2692","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our new production control program's going live on Monday. The old and the new programs will operate in tandem for four to six weeks. That should give us time to iron out any little problems.\n#Person2#: Hope it all goes well. We're very busy at the moment and certainly don't want any problems at this time of year.\n#Person1#: Yes, I realise that. We've spent a long time planning and preparing for the change-over. I'm confident we won't have any major problems.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the expectations on the program which is going live on Monday.","topic":"business conversation"}
{"fname":"train_2693","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a house.\n#Person1#: To buy or to rent?\n#Person2#: Oh, to rent.\n#Person1#: How much do you want to pay?\n#Person2#: About 300 a month.\n#Person1#: Well, I've got one here. It's 260 a month.\n#Person2#: How big is it?\n#Person1#: It's got a kitchen, a bathroom, and one bedroom.\n#Person2#: Well, actually I prefer something a bit bigger if that's possible.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so. There is also an interesting one.It ' s opposite the park.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: It's 325 a month. It's the biggest we've got in this area.\n#Person2#: What's it like?\n#Person1#: Well, There're two bedrooms, a sitting room, a kitchen and a bathroom.\n#Person2#: It sounds interesting. Can I go and see it?\n#Person1#: Of course, Sir.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent a big house and #Person1# recommends one opposite the park for 325 a month. #Person2# decides to go and see it.","topic":"house renting"}
{"fname":"train_2694","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do besides work and watching TV?\n#Person2#: When I have some time, I like to exercise.\n#Person1#: Do you go jogging or do you go to a health club?\n#Person2#: I joined Samsung Health Club a couple of months ago.\n#Person1#: How do you exercise?\n#Person2#: I usually spend 30 minutes on the bicycle for the Carpio, and then I lift weight for about 45 minutes.\n#Person1#: How often do you go?\n#Person2#: I want to go four times a week, but I'm too lazy. Last week, I only went to workout once.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# goes to a health club sometimes besides works and watching TV.","topic":"spare-time exercise"}
{"fname":"train_2695","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a swimming pool in this hotel?\n#Person2#: We don't have a swimming pool, sir, but we do have swim stations in the gym.\n#Person1#: I never heard of a swim station. Is that like a train or bus station?\n#Person2#: It's just a deep bathtub with a current of water that you swim against.\n#Person1#: Holy cow! I never heard of such a thing. How much do they cost?\n#Person2#: As a guest, sir, you pay nothing.\n#Person1#: This sounds better every second. Now, when can I use the stations?\n#Person2#: If you want to swim, you can visit the gym any day between 7 a. m. and 10 p. m.\n#Person1#: Oh, boy! This is going to be great. I'm going to the gym right now!\n#Person2#: I'm sure you'll enjoy your workout, sir. Everyone seems to like the swim stations.","summary":"#Person2# introduces #Person1# to the swimming stations in the gym which is free for the hotel guests. #Person1# is impressed and decides to go there now.","topic":"facility introduction"}
{"fname":"train_2696","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's everything with you today?\n#Person2#: I'm fine. Thank you.\n#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need to transfer money.\n#Person1#: Do you know which account you want to take the money from?\n#Person2#: From my savings account.\n#Person1#: Where are you transferring the money to?\n#Person2#: I would like it transferred to my checking account.\n#Person1#: How much?\n#Person2#: I want to transfer $ 200.\n#Person1#: Will that be all?\n#Person2#: Yes. That will be all.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# and helps #Person2# to transfer the money.","topic":"transfer the money"}
{"fname":"train_2697","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, besides the resume, I think we should also write an application letter.\n#Person2#: I think so, but how should we write it?\n#Person1#: I think we should begin the letter with a salutation, and the salutation must be very formal.\n#Person2#: Yes, it should be so. Then we should write the body and in the body we should mention the place where we saw the job advertisement.\n#Person1#: We should say we are very interested in that job, and we hope to get that job.\n#Person2#: We should write our skills and let the company know we are competent for the job.\n#Person1#: For example, I have mastered Business English very well, and I also know a little Spanish.\n#Person2#: Oh, you have recommended yourself very well. I should think about how to recommend myself as well.\n#Person1#: You can say you have had a firm grasp of the professional knowledge, and you can communicate with others proficiently in English.\n#Person2#: Yes. At the end, we should conclude the letter with greetings.\n#Person1#: Let's write it at once.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# writing an application letter together. #Person1# thinks it needs to include a formal salutation and their job interests. #Person2# suggests mentioning where they see the advertisement, their competency, and ending greetings.","topic":"job application"}
{"fname":"train_2698","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am looking for a pan.\n#Person2#: No problem. What size would you like?\n#Person1#: A big one would be nice.\n#Person2#: How about this one? It's our biggest, 16 ' in diameter.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like that one. But it's too heavy.\n#Person2#: Okay, try this one. It's made of aluminum.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, this is much better. But it has an aluminum handle.\n#Person2#: Here you go. Same pan, but with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's perfect. I'll take it.\n#Person2#: Great. Will that be cash or charge?\n#Person1#: Oh, wait a minute. What about a lid for the pan?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forgot to show you the lid. It comes with the pan.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# pick a big pan made of aluminum with a plastic handle. #Person1# asks #Person2# about the lid before purchasing.","topic":"buying a pan"}
{"fname":"train_2699","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't get into my room. I mean I left my room key inside.\n#Person2#: I see, sir. Those two ladies in front of your room did the same thing twenty minutes ago.\n#Person1#: Oh, did they? Well, would you give us an extra key to the room?\n#Person2#: I am afraid we have no extra key. So I will send somebody to your room.\n#Person1#: By the way, what should I do with the key when I go out?\n#Person2#: Please drop it at the front desk when you leave the hotel.","summary":"#Person2# has no extra key so #Person2# will send somebody to help open #Person1#'s door.","topic":"difficulty of entering"}
{"fname":"train_2700","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you do me a favor?\n#Person2#: Sure. What is it?\n#Person1#: Can you keep an eye on my bag, please? Nature's calling.\n#Person2#: Sure. Will you be long?\n#Person1#: No, I just want to use the bathroom.\n#Person2#: Go ahead. It will be safe with me.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to look after #Person1#'s bag.","topic":"assistance request"}
{"fname":"train_2701","dialogue":"#Person1#: The music has started.\n#Person2#: How do you like this waltz?\n#Person1#: It's very nice.\n#Person2#: May I ask you for a dance?\n#Person1#: Certainly.\n#Person2#: You are doing the waltz wonderfully well.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I'm glad you say so. Oh, the music has stopped.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# for a waltz and compliments #Person1#.","topic":"dance invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2702","dialogue":"#Person1#: The idea about Friday the Thirteenth is totally ridiculous. I don't believe it at all.\n#Person2#: Maybe you can't be so sure.\n#Person1#: Why not? The whole idea is superstitious.\n#Person2#: But some people use this occasion to create trouble. Have you heard of the Black Friday Virus on the computer? It is designed to break out on every Friday the Thirteenth.\n#Person1#: I know that. But that has nothing to do with being unlucky. Those who created the virus are deliberately making fun of people.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the idea about Friday the Thirteenth is ridiculous and criticizes the Black Friday Virus creators.","topic":"social criticism"}
{"fname":"train_2703","dialogue":"#Person1#: Annie, what is troubling you? You look unhappy.\n#Person2#: A man is pursuing me. He was my schoolmate in college, and he has been carrying a torch for me for three years.\n#Person1#: Do you like him?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do like him.\n#Person1#: Then why are you hesitating?\n#Person2#: You know that I have had a series of miserable relationships. Last summer, I fell in love with John. But the romance blossomed for six or seven weeks, and then wilted.\n#Person1#: One love drives out another. You shouldn't be afraid to start a new relationship.\n#Person2#: Maybe you are right.","summary":"Annie hesitates to start a new relationship because of the past experience, and #Person1# encourages Annie to not be afraid.","topic":"relationship discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2704","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you happen to bring that book that we were talking about yesterday?\n#Person2#: I did. Let me go get it for you. Here you go.\n#Person1#: Thanks so much.\n#Person2#: I like the way that the gifts I get increasingly more lavish.\n#Person1#: I had no idea that there were specific things that should be given on different anniversaries.\n#Person2#: So what does it say you should give your wife this first anniversary?\n#Person1#: It says that traditionally, give something made of paper.\n#Person2#: I can think of two things made of paper, stationery and money.","summary":"#Person1# checks the gift choice for #Person1#'s first anniversary on the book, which says something made of paper.","topic":"discussion about gift"}
{"fname":"train_2705","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a house.\n#Person1#: To buy or to rent?\n#Person2#: Oh, to rent.\n#Person1#: How much do you want to pay?\n#Person2#: About 300 a month.\n#Person1#: Well, I've got one here. It's 260 a month.\n#Person2#: How big is it?\n#Person1#: It's got a kitchen, a bathroom, and one bedroom.\n#Person2#: Well, actually I prefer something a bit bigger if that's possible.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so. There is also an interesting one. It's opposite the park.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: It's 325 a month. It's the biggest we've got in this area.\n#Person2#: What's it like?\n#Person1#: Well, There're two bedrooms, a sitting room, a kitchen and a bathroom.\n#Person2#: It sounds interesting. Can I go and see it?\n#Person1#: Of course, Sir.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent a big house and #Person1# recommends one opposite the park for 325 a month. #Person2# decides to go and see it.","topic":"house renting"}
{"fname":"train_2706","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. I'd like to have everything gift-wrapped, please.\n#Person2#: I'll give you the boxes. You can then go to our gift-wrapping department.\n#Person1#: Is it on this floor?\n#Person2#: It's on the first floor, to the right of the main entrance.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Have a nice holiday!\n#Person1#: You, too. Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to get everything gift-wrapped in the gift-wrapping department.","topic":"service enquiry"}
{"fname":"train_2707","dialogue":"#Person1#: The operation in the lab is radioactive and dangerous, so work with care. Have you got ear muffs and gloves?\n#Person2#: Do I have to wear ear muffs and gloves? I am not used to working with them on.\n#Person1#: Yes, you have to. It is a safety rule of the company. You could not only lose your job but your hearing if you don't.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll go and get a pair of them.","summary":"#Person2# requires #Person1# to wear muffs and gloves because the operation is radioactive and dangerous.","topic":"operation requirements"}
{"fname":"train_2708","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Good morning.\n#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: I'm running a high fever and feeling terribly bad.\n#Person1#: How long have you had that problem?\n#Person2#: Since last night.\n#Person1#: Then, you'd better go to the Medical Department. But first, you should fill in the registration card and the registration fee is one Yuan.\n#Person2#: Fine. But can you tell me how to get to the Medical Department, please?\n#Person1#: Take the lift to the third floor and then go along until you see the sign on your right.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# is running a high fever so #Person1# asks #Person2# to go to the Medical Department after registration.","topic":"medical counselling"}
{"fname":"train_2709","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor, what are some things I can do to stay as healthy as I can be?\n#Person2#: You need to eat healthy foods and avoid unhealthy foods.\n#Person1#: Sometimes I don't know what the best foods are.\n#Person2#: Fresh fruits and vegetables are important, along with protein and whole grains.\n#Person1#: What things should I avoid?\n#Person2#: You don't want to eat food that is high in fat. You need to avoid caffeine and sugar.\n#Person1#: Beyond diet, what else can I do to be healthy?\n#Person2#: Getting 30 minutes of exercise a day is important. If you smoke, you need to stop.\n#Person1#: How about having a beer on the weekend?\n#Person2#: Less than a serving of alcohol a day can actually be good for you. Do not overdo it!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for suggestions for staying healthy, and #Person2# tells #Person1# to eat healthy, get 30 minutes of exercise every day and avoid overdrinking.","topic":"health counselling"}
{"fname":"train_2710","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you consider an offer of $ 56, 000 per year?\n#Person2#: What kind of benefits are we talking about?\n#Person1#: Our standard package includes health insurance, two weeks vacation and a company car.\n#Person2#: Are these things negotiable?\n#Person1#: Uh. . . not normally. What do you have in mind?\n#Person2#: Vacation time is important to me. I would be willing to give up these other items in order to receive more vacation days.\n#Person1#: What an interesting idea, Ms. Wilson. Would you also be willing to accept a cut in initial salary?\n#Person2#: Possibly. What do you have in mind?","summary":"Ms. Wilson tells #Person1# she is willing to trade the additional benefits of the job offer for more vacation days.","topic":"job offer negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_2711","dialogue":"#Person1#: There's so much to do and so little time.\n#Person2#: I know. Did your mom double check on the church reservations?\n#Person1#: Yes. We're going to be married in my hometown church, the first minute of the new millennium!\n#Person2#: OK. . . and what about the buffet and the cake? Did your mom call the caterer?\n#Person1#: All set. And we're having a red bean cake and dim sum for the Taiwanese guests, just like your mom wanted.\n#Person2#: Great. She'll be so happy.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# if their wedding preparation is all set up as each other's mother expects.","topic":"wedding preparation"}
{"fname":"train_2712","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Thomas. Could you spare a minute?\n#Person2#: What do you need?\n#Person1#: I need to talk to you about that new driver you'Ve hired. I think I am going to have some problems working with him.\n#Person2#: He seems to be quite qualified. If it is a personal problem I preferred if you would work out between yourselves.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# solving the problems with #Person2#'s new driver themselves.","topic":"workplace problem"}
{"fname":"train_2713","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: I want to have a bath.\n#Person1#: Do you want to have a tub bath, surfing bath or shower?\n#Person2#: Shower, please.\n#Person1#: All right. The fitting room is over there.\n#Person2#: How much should I pay?\n#Person1#: $ 100. But we will charge you $ 200 as a deposit.","summary":"#Person2# wants to shower and asks #Person1# about the cost.","topic":"enquiry at bathhouse"}
{"fname":"train_2714","dialogue":"#Person1#: I often see some'new age people'show off their various skills to handle a skateboard, which makes me wonder in awe.\n#Person2#: Annie, you also know the'new age people'. I think these people must have undergone much sufferings of flesh in order to ride skillfully.\n#Person1#: Although it is easy to ride, the condition of the road surface should also be paid attention to, such as places being put together and full of gullies. If the condition permits, it is better to be equipped with helmet, eye shades, ankle shield, knee shield and elbow shield.\n#Person2#: The skateboard does not pollute the air, either. It can be used as a tool to ride instead of walk.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss how the new age people handle skateboards skillfully, and #Person1# further suggests how the external conditions affect skateboarding safety.","topic":"discussion about skateboarding"}
{"fname":"train_2715","dialogue":"#Person1#: Great. My favorite-soup, soup, soup. . .\n#Person2#: Oh, and there's one more thing you have to do every hour on the hour, sweets.\n#Person1#: Blow my nose?\n#Person2#: Well, you do that when your nose needs blowing. I was talking about a way to make your throat heal faster.\n#Person1#: No, please, Mom! Don't make me gargle with saltwater!\n#Person2#: It works better than any medicine, Lily. I'll make you a glass right now, and you'll finish it!","summary":"Lily's mom asks Lily to drink a glass of saltwater to heal her throat faster.","topic":"diet argument"}
{"fname":"train_2716","dialogue":"#Person1#: You taught at a local school for a year, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was there as an English teacher.\n#Person1#: Did you enjoy yourself there?\n#Person2#: Sure. I was fond of those lovely children\n#Person1#: So why did you decide to resign?\n#Person2#: The school is a little bit too far away. I simply want to take good care of my elderly grandfather.\n#Person1#: I see. But why don't you continue to work as a teacher?\n#Person2#: I think it's better for me to meet new challenges in life.\n#Person1#: So you can have more room for development.\n#Person2#: And I can experience another kind of life style.\n#Person1#: It sounds like a good idea.\n#Person2#: I hope I can adapt to the new job as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the reason for #Person2#'s resignation which is for taking care of #Person2#'s grandfather, and says #Person2# changes career to gain new experience.","topic":"resignation reason"}
{"fname":"train_2717","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Smiths are arriving at our city tomorrow. Can you draw up a schedule for them? If they want to make any changes, minor changes can then be made.\n#Person2#: Is there anything special they would like to do?\n#Person1#: They would like to visit our factory and have a look at the new type computer products. Besides, they will introduce their technique in computer manufacturing.\n#Person2#: That can easily be arranged. I will arrange a comfortable meeting room for them. Anything else?\n#Person1#: They would also like to have a meeting with our designers. And this time, their visit to our company will lay the basement for our cooperation, so you need to pay more attention.\n#Person2#: I will set it up.\n#Person1#: They will stay for two days. Try to work out an efficient schedule.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to arrange a schedule of the Smiths' visit to their factory based on the Smiths' expectations and emphasizes the visit's importance.","topic":"business conversation"}
{"fname":"train_2718","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can we talk?\n#Person2#: What about?\n#Person1#: I'm not too clear on some things about my lease.\n#Person2#: Is there a problem?\n#Person1#: How many years is my lease for?\n#Person2#: In three years your lease will be up.\n#Person1#: Can I move out before those three years?\n#Person2#: If you do, I will keep your deductible.\n#Person1#: Why would you keep it?\n#Person2#: I would keep it because you would be breaking our contract.\n#Person1#: I get it now.\n#Person2#: I hope that I cleared things up for you.","summary":"#Person1# enquires #Person2# about the lease, and #Person2# clarifies the rule if #Person1# wants to move out early.","topic":"lease enquiry"}
{"fname":"train_2719","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Is this Mr. Smith's office?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: Is he there?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, he isn't. He's at a meeting this morning.\n#Person2#: What time will he be back?\n#Person1#: He'll be back after two o'clock but he'll only be in the office for an hour.\n#Person2#: Can I reach him in the conference room?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but they aren't taking any calls. Can I take message for you?\n#Person2#: This is Anne Lucas in the accounts office. I would like a word with him, please.\n#Person1#: I can ask him to call you after the meeting. Can I have your number?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's 488 -6361. He can reach me there until three o'clock.","summary":"Anne calls Mr. Smith but he is unavailable. #Person1# helps Anne leave a message and keeps Anne's number for Mr. Smith to call back.","topic":"business phonecall"}
{"fname":"train_2720","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did a lot of people attend the lecture?\n#Person2#: Well, yes and no.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: You see, the classroom was quite full at the beginning. Almost all the seats were occupied. But after the short rest, almost one-third of the audience left.\n#Person1#: Terrible! That was a very rude thing. I should have been there. I had told the students to behave themselves. I do hope Professor Black was not angry.\n#Person2#: What do you mean? He wasn't even there.\n#Person1#: What? Professor Black did not come?\n#Person2#: No, his lecture is Thursday next week, not this Thursday.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, of course. How silly of me!","summary":"#Person1# feels terrible knowing one-third of the students left during the class, then #Person2# says it's because the lecture isn't today.","topic":"lecture schedule"}
{"fname":"train_2721","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to withdraw 50 pounds from my deposit account.\n#Person2#: Certainly. Would you please sign this form?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. Here you are.\n#Person2#: How would you like the money?\n#Person1#: In fives, please.\n#Person2#: Fine. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Good-bye.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# withdraw 50 pounds in fives.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_2722","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Natasha. I see you're going out for a run. You don't have to go to work today?\n#Person2#: I've started running to work instead of taking the bus. It's good for the environment.\n#Person1#: I drive to work. I keep fit at the gym.\n#Person2#: Well, running gives me a wonderful feeling of freedom-it's just what I need before sitting down in the office every day.\n#Person1#: Are you going to join in the big race next month?\n#Person2#: I'd like to. Are you going to take part in it?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. But I'm not going to train by running to work. I'll run around the park a few times when I get home in the evenings.\n#Person2#: OK. Anyway I must go now or I'll be late. Bye.","summary":"#Person2# runs to work while #Person1# drives to work and keeps fit at the gym. They're both willing to participate in the big race.","topic":"discussion about exercise"}
{"fname":"train_2723","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have no idea how to finish the timetable.\n#Person2#: You don't have to be very creative. It's very standard and more or less the same every year. For example, the sports day begins with throwing events. All jumping events take place before lunch.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: That's because the school doesn't want the athletes to jump after eating. The jumping events take place after the throwing events. And the long distance race takes place before the jumping events.\n#Person1#: And after lunch?\n#Person2#: Actually, the school doesn't want any events to take place at that time. But they can practise for the next event.\n#Person1#: Do you mean the 100-meter race?\n#Person2#: Yes. It demands a lot of energy and seems to be the most exciting event, so it takes place at the end of the day, which is around 5:00 p. m.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# arrange the timetable of the sports day, when the throwing events, the long distance race, the jumping events and the 100-meter race start in sequence.","topic":"sports day schedule"}
{"fname":"train_2724","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sis. I just came over to drop off the DVDs you wanted, and ... Hey, wow!? Where did you get all of this stuff?\n#Person2#: I bought it. So, what do you think of my new entertainment center? And the widescreen TV ...\n#Person1#: Bought it?\n#Person2#: ... and my new DVD player. Here, let me show you my stereo. You can really rock the house with this one.\n#Person1#: But where did you get the dough to buy all this? You didn't borrow money from mom and dad again, did you?\n#Person2#: Of course not. I got it with this!\n#Person1#: This? Let me see that ... Have you been using Dad's credit card again?\n#Person2#: No, silly. It's mine. It's student credit card.\n#Person1#: A student credit card? How in the world did you get one of these?\n#Person2#: I got an application in the mail.\n#Person1#: Well, why did you get one in the first place?\n#Person2#: Listen. Times are changing, and having a credit card helps you build a credit rating, control spending, and even buy things that you can't pay with cash ... like the plane ticket I got recently.\n#Person1#: What plane ticket?\n#Person2#: Oh yeah, my roommate and I are going to Hawaii over the school break, and course, I needed some new clothes for that so ...\n#Person1#: I don't want to hear it. How does having a student credit card control spending? It sounds you've spent yourself in a hole. Anyway, student credit cards just lead to impulse spending ... as I can see here. And the interest rates of student credit cards are usually sky-high, and if you miss a payment, the rates, well, just jump!\n#Person2#: Ah. The credit card has a credit limit ...\n#Person1#: ... of $20,000?\n#Person2#: No, no quite that high. Anyway, ...\n#Person1#: I've heard enough.\n#Person2#: Did I tell you we now get digital cable with over 100 channels? Oh, and here's your birthday present. A new MP3 player ...\n#Person1#: Yeah. Oh, don't tell me. Charged on the credit card. Listen. Hey, I don't think having a student credit card is a bad idea, but this is ridiculous. And how in the world are you going to pay off your credit card bill?\n#Person2#: Um, with my birthday money? It's coming up in a week.\n#Person1#: Hey, let's sit down and talk about how you're going to pay things back, and maybe we can come up with a budget that will help you get out of this mess. That's the least I can do.","summary":"#Person1#'s sister shows #Person1# her widescreen TV and a set of stereo she bought using the student credit card, and #Person1# is unhappy after knowing she also bought a plane ticket to Hawaii and new clothes. #Person1# thinks the credit cards lead to impulse spending, then #Person1#'s sister further tells #Person1# she bought a digital cable with over 100 channels and an MP3 player for #Person1#'s birthday, which makes #Person1# feel ridiculous and decide to help the sister pay things back.","topic":"problem of spending"}
{"fname":"train_2725","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Oh. Hello. You must be a new student. Did you find it OK?\n#Person1#: Well, I got a bit lost because I asked a stranger. But I got it eventually.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear. Have you come far today.\n#Person1#: Only from Brighton. I was staying with my brother.\n#Person2#: Oh, good. How did you get here?\n#Person1#: My brother took me to the railway station. And I got on a bus at this end.\n#Person2#: Aha. Well, you'd better tell me your name so I can find your form.\n#Person1#: It's Mark Burn.\n#Person2#: Burn, Burn. Ah, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. What happened to your beard and mustache? And not wearing glasses, either.\n#Person1#: No, I thought I'd better look smarter.\n#Person2#: Here is the key to your room. It's 501.\n#Person1#: Thanks. How do I get there?\n#Person2#: Go to the end of this corridor, turn left and it's the third door on the right.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, here's a meeting for new students. What time is that?\n#Person2#: Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. Good-bye.","summary":"A new student Mark gets to the registration place. After finding Mark's form, #Person2# gives Mark the room key and shows the way to his room, and informs him about the time and location of the new students' meeting.","topic":"new student registration"}
{"fname":"train_2726","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, I'm calling to say that I'm running late to the airport. Can you make sure that the plane doesn't take off without me?\n#Person2#: I'll try.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I'm just sitting here in traffic. There must be an accident or something. I've been here for 30 minutes, and I've barely made it onto the bridge.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's not good.\n#Person1#: This traffic is really stressing me out. I don't want to have to take a later flight!\n#Person2#: I'm sure you'll be able to make it. The plane doesn't leave for another 2 hours.\n#Person1#: Yes, but Google Maps is telling me that I won't be at the airport for another hour and 45 minutes, which means I'll only have 15 minutes to check my bags, get through security, and arrive at the gate. That's impossible!\n#Person2#: You can ask to skip to the head of the line in security. They're usually pretty good about that when you think you might miss your flight.\n#Person1#: I hope so.","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to ensure that the plane will not take off without #Person1#, and #Person2# suggests #Person1# asking to skip the line in security if #Person1#'s about to miss the flight.","topic":"passenger's request"}
{"fname":"train_2727","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Paul. How are you, friend. \n#Person2#: Not good. My cousin is driving me up the wall. \n#Person1#: How so? \n#Person2#: He stays up untill all hours of the night, and he never lifts a finger to help. \n#Person1#: Have you talk to him about it? \n#Person2#: Not yet, but I have to soon. He's eating me out of house and home. I caught him reading the fridge again last night \n#Person1#: Hahaha, Maybe that will help you lose weight. \n#Person2#: This is no larghing matter, Nick. \n#Person1#: Sorry Paul. I couldn't help it. So why doesn't he give you a hand? \n#Person2#: He watchs the tob too much. Now really I don't know. But I can't handle this much longer. \n#Person1#: Well, talk to him, and let me know what happens, OK? ","summary":"#Person2# complains to #Person1# about #Person2#'s cousin who behaves badly and drives #Person2# up the wall, and #Person1# suggests #Person2# talking to him.","topic":"personal complaints"}
{"fname":"train_2728","dialogue":"#Person1#: isn't it wonderful walking here? \n#Person2#: what do you mean? \n#Person1#: I mean look at all these magnificent tall buildings around us. \n#Person2#: yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall. \n#Person1#: it's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fashioned? \n#Person2#: you're right, but when it was built in 1930 it was a marvel of technology and engineering. what other important buildings are we going to see on Fifth Avenue? \n#Person1#: quite a number. Actually every skyscraper has a history. A few blocks ahead we'll see St. Patrick's Cathrdral and just across the street will be the world-renowed Rockefeller Center. It's a landmark \n#Person2#: what's there after that? well then, there's a Central Park. Facing the park on Fifth Avenue is probably some of the most expensive properties in the world. \n#Person1#: what are all they for? \n#Person2#: most of them are office buildings, huge department stores, and hotels but some are just private homes. New York is one of the financial centers of the worls so there are lots of very expensive places. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are sightseeing in New York and introducing to each other the histories and things they know about the famous architectures they see as they walk down Fifth Avenue.","topic":"sightseeing"}
{"fname":"train_2729","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, ma'am. Can I help you? \n#Person2#: I'm looking for a sweater. \n#Person1#: What size are you looking for? \n#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for size 10 but you don't have it. \n#Person1#: How about this one? I think it looks terrific on you. \n#Person2#: Yes, I like the color. Can I try it on? \n#Person1#: Sure. The fitting room is on your right. \n#Person2#: It fits well. I like it a lot. What do you think? \n#Person1#: You look pretty in red. \n#Person2#: Oh, it's my favorite. How much is it? \n#Person1#: $29. 99. \n#Person2#: Okay. I'll take it. Thank you very much for your help. \n#Person1#: You're welcome. ","summary":"#Person2# tries on a sweater recommended by #Person1# and feels satisfied with it, and pays $29. 99 for it.","topic":"buying a sweater"}
{"fname":"train_2730","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, may I take your order now? \n#Person2#: Could we order later? We have five persons altogether and 2 of us are still on the way. \n#Person1#: OK, sir. Please call me when you are ready. \n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# he wants to order later.","topic":"order request"}
{"fname":"train_2731","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just had a terrible week. \n#Person2#: what a shame! \n#Person1#: I fell down and hurt my arm. \n#Person2#: That's too bad. \n#Person1#: Then my son drove into a tree. \n#Person2#: I am sorry to hear that. \n#Person1#: The dog bit the delivery boy. \n#Person2#: What a pity! \n#Person1#: And a storm blew our roof away. \n#Person2#: Ho, no! ","summary":"#Person1# had a terrible week and #Person2# feels sorry about it.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_2732","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which church do you attend? \n#Person2#: I am Mormon, so I go to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \n#Person1#: What's the difference between this and other Churches? \n#Person2#: Mormons believe that, after the death of Christ and the death of the Apostles10, their church Christ founded became corrupt and the authority of Christ on earth was lost to men. In 1830, a prophet named Joseph Smith was brought up by God to restore the church. \n#Person1#: Then does that mean the other churches are corrupt? \n#Person2#: That means that they all have parts of the original gospel, but not all. \n#Person1#: Do you believe that Mormons have all of it? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: Why do you really go to church? \n#Person2#: We gather together to encourage each other, because we have common beliefs. We come together and call it church. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as Mormon, and how the Mormons' church and belief are different from others.","topic":"discussion about church"}
{"fname":"train_2733","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there a lot of oil and coal in your country? \n#Person2#: There is some, but my country is not amongst the leading producers. The oil and coal deposits are in the north of my country. Your country is a big oil producer, isn't it? \n#Person1#: Yes, it is. My country is famous for having that natural resources. We also have a lot of natural gas. \n#Person2#: We have some too. Do you have a lot of coal? \n#Person1#: No coal has been discovered in my country, but there may be undiscovered deposits. We don't have many metal deposits. \n#Person2#: There are a few in my country. We have deposit of gold, but they are very small. \n#Person1#: When I traveled around your country, I bought some jewellery made from gold from your country. The jewellery told me that there are few gold mines in your country. The gold was found in mountain steams. \n#Person2#: That's right. A few people go panning for gold in rivers. \n#Person1#: You have many trees in your country. That's another natural resources. \n#Person2#: It's a natural resources that we hardly use. Government policy is to conserve those forests. \n#Person1#: I see. That's probably a good idea. Too many forest are being destroyed. \n#Person2#: Is your country's environment being damaged by the oil industry? \n#Person1#: We have some inspections, but it is very hard to avoid pollution when extracting oil. There has been some damage, but it is under control. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s country has a lot of natural oil and gas but no discovered coal, while #Person2# says #Person2#'s country has oil, coal, a few deposits of gold and forests which are conserved. #Person1# says the oil industry pollution is under control in #Person1#'s country.","topic":"discussion about resources"}
{"fname":"train_2734","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you then? You look miserable. \n#Person2#: It's us. \n#Person1#: What do you mean by us? \n#Person2#: Well, you always say you're busy. \n#Person1#: That's right. \n#Person2#: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself. \n#Person1#: I. . . I. . . I miss my parents, also they miss me. \n#Person2#: Oh I remember, I cut terrible calls, and you didn't say anything about it. \n#Person1#: You mean I am groaned a few words? \n#Person2#: Totally not. Perhaps it's about our marriage. ","summary":"#Person2# complains that #Person1# spends more time with #Person1#'s parents than #Person1#'s son, and thinks their marriage has problems.","topic":"marriage problem"}
{"fname":"train_2735","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice weather, honey! \n#Person2#: The days are getting longer! \n#Person1#: May and Daniel often like this kind of weather. \n#Person2#: Yeah, they can enjoy themselves in the day time and it is not so hot. \n#Person1#: Honey, how about taking them to the beach this weekend? \n#Person2#: That's great! \n#Person1#: Since last time we've climbed the mountain, we haven't gone out for a long time. \n#Person2#: And this kind of weather is rare for the season either. \n#Person1#: Yes, I remember last year this time, the weather is so hot. \n#Person2#: So we must seize this chance to go the beach. \n#Person1#: Daniel loves the beach very much! \n#Person2#: He will enjoy himself this weekend. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks May and Daniel will like the weather at this time and suggests #Person2# taking them to the beach this weekend.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_2736","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike, do you want to go to the hospital and see Sam this afternoon?\n#Person2#: What's happened to him? Is he ill?\n#Person1#: No. Haven't you heard about it? He was hit by a car while he was riding his motorbike to school this morning.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I really knew nothing about it. I hope it's not serious.\n#Person1#: It was sad that he rolled a few meters away before he stopped unconscious. Luckily, he was wearing his helmet, so his head was well protected.\n#Person2#: Have they had him fully examined?\n#Person1#: I really have no idea. I hope there aren't any internal injuries. So will you go?\n#Person2#: Absolutely.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the hospital to visit Sam, who was hit by a car while riding his motorbike to school.","topic":"visit a patient"}
{"fname":"train_2737","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on. You left behind.\n#Person2#: Wow, I can't catch my breath. You're running too fast, honey.\n#Person1#: You just need more exercise.\n#Person2#: Yes, but you need to slow down. This is jogging, not racing.\n#Person1#: I don't care. I want to burn up my fat.\n#Person2#: But running so fast is not good for people over 40.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: We're not as athletic as we were when we were young. Mild exercise is more suitable for us.\n#Person1#: But I want to burn up more calories.\n#Person2#: In fact, in order to burn up your fat, you must take it slowly for a longer time.\n#Person1#: Really? I'll slow down, then.\n#Person2#: That's right, honey. Oh, you don't need to be as slow as a tortoise.\n#Person1#: I don't care.","summary":"#Person1# wants to run fast to consume more calories, but #Person2# tells #Person1# running slowly for a longer time is better to burn up fat.","topic":"conversation about running"}
{"fname":"train_2738","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to bring to the party tonight? I was thinking about going to the grocery store to pick up some vegetables.\n#Person2#: Oh, there is no need to do that. I have a vegetable garden in my backyard. We can just pick some from there.\n#Person1#: I thought that was something only old people did. What kinds of vegetables do you have?\n#Person2#: I have carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce.\n#Person1#: Perfect. How long have you been growing your own vegetables?\n#Person2#: For the last couple of years. More and more young people are doing it now. It's not just a thing for housewives.\n#Person1#: Can you come over tomorrow and help me get started on a garden?\n#Person2#: I'm busy on Friday, but I'll come the day after that.","summary":"#Person2# will bring the vegetables from #Person2#'s garden to the party, and agrees to help #Person2#, who is amazed by it, to start a garden.","topic":"private vegetable garden"}
{"fname":"train_2739","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I have just missed the connection plane due to the heavy fog in London. Can I change my ticket now?\n#Person2#: Please Show your ticket and passport.\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Which flight do you want to change?\n#Person1#: The next one to my destination. I have to be there as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# change the flight because #Person1# missed the connection plane.","topic":"change the flight"}
{"fname":"train_2740","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you give me a hand with some things in the kitchen? I don ' t think I can finish everything in time.\n#Person2#: Ok, what do you want me to do?\n#Person1#: First of all, I need you to do the drying up. I ' m almost finished the washing up. I ' m going to clean the cooker when I finish.\n#Person2#: Ok. I ' ll put the plates and cutlery away as I dry them. Where is the tea towel? Oh, here it is.\n#Person1#: We ' ll have this finished in no time with two if us working on it.\n#Person2#: While you ' re cleaning the cooker, I ' ll wipe the worktop. That was a great meat, by the way.\n#Person1#: Actually, it was just some leftovers from yesterday. I made far too much food to eat alone. I am glad you could come over to help me finish it.\n#Person2#: My pleasure! This tea towel ' s a little ragged. Do you have another one?\n#Person1#: Yes. Look in that drawer. I should throw the old one out.\n#Person2#: Keep it and use it as rag. You can clean your bicycle with it.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help #Person1# in the kitchen so that #Person1# can finish everything on time. They arrange the work and cooperate.","topic":"clean the house"}
{"fname":"train_2741","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is today ' s schedule. At 8 thirty AM, conference with the department managers. At 9 o ' clock, live for the workshop where you ' ll award prizes to the staff for preventatives.\n#Person2#: That ' s great. What are the prizes?\n#Person1#: 3000 RMB as bonus for each person.\n#Person2#: To encourage the staff increases.\n#Person1#: Ok. Next thing is laying the corner-stone for the new plant at 10 AM. At 12 AM, back here for lunch.\n#Person2#: What about the afternoon?\n#Person1#: At 2 PM, give a presentation here with the press. At four o ' clock sharp, have dinner with Mr. Smith, manager of NCC.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# today's schedule, including a conference, awarding prizes, laying the corner-store, having lunch and giving a presentation.","topic":"working schedule"}
{"fname":"train_2742","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi there, I want to reserve a hotel room.\n#Person2#: No problem at all. Could I have your full name, please?\n#Person1#: Sure, John Sandals.\n#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Sandals. I'm Michelle, at your service. When do you need the room?\n#Person1#: My plans are to be there April 14th to the 17th.\n#Person2#: We have new room rates, sir. Will that be acceptable to you?\n#Person1#: Well, it depends on the price, of course. What is it?\n#Person2#: It's $ 308 a night.\n#Person1#: I have no problem with that.\n#Person2#: Great! Would you prefer smoking or nonsmoking?\n#Person1#: Definitely nonsmoking. I can't handle that smell.\n#Person2#: Nonsmoking. Now, is a queen-size bed okay?\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Great, Mr. Sandals. Your reservation is confirmed. Now all I need is your phone number.\n#Person1#: Of course! It's area code 626-555-1739.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much, Mr. Sandals. We look forward to seeing you!","summary":"Michelle helps John Sandals reserve a nonsmoking room with s queen-size bed from April 14th to 17th at the cost of $308 per night.","topic":"hotel reservation"}
{"fname":"train_2743","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I ask you where the company is?\n#Person2#: Sure. Our company is in Ericsson Tower, No. 12 Like East Street, Chaoyang District.\n#Person1#: Can I get there by the No. 913 bus?\n#Person2#: You can make it by the No. 913 bus, or by subway Line 13.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the company's location and how to get there.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_2744","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of the most important things to do when running a business?\n#Person2#: Well, there are several things. Of course, you must do everything you can to keep costs down and revenues high.\n#Person1#: So, do you think workers should be paid as little as possible?\n#Person2#: No. if you do that, the workers won't like their jobs. They will be less efficient and you will get a high staff turnover. Those things will increase you costs.\n#Person1#: How can a business maximise revenues?\n#Person2#: You need to invest in some good advertising. You have to know where your potential customers are and target them. It's no good trying to sell computer games to older people. The market is too small.\n#Person1#: What else do you suggest?\n#Person2#: Find out what other companies charge for the same products or services. Price yourself near the low end. Don't be much cheaper than everyone else, because many customers distrust very cheap things. Th","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the most important thing for a business is to keep costs down and revenue high. #Person2# also tells #Person1# how to maximize revenues and how to price properly.","topic":"business running"}
{"fname":"train_2745","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't met Bob for years. How is he?\n#Person2#: He has been keeping bach after divorce.\n#Person1#: He would have recovered from the stress and got married again.\n#Person2#: Once bitten, twice shy. He said he would rather keep bach than to live in disgust.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Bob keeps bach after the divorce.","topic":"keep bach"}
{"fname":"train_2746","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Craig! How are you?\n#Person2#: Not so good. I have a terrible cold.\n#Person1#: Really? That's too bad! You should be at home in bed. It's really important to get a lot of rest.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you're right.\n#Person1#: And have you taken anything for it?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't.\n#Person1#: Well, it's helpful to chop up some garlic and cook it in chicken stock. Then drink a cup every half hour. It really works!\n#Person2#: Ugh!","summary":"Craig has a cold, so #Person1# suggests Craig drink chicken stock with garlic.","topic":"treat a cold"}
{"fname":"train_2747","dialogue":"#Person1#: you are dressed to kill. You look gorgeous, Alexander.\n#Person2#: thanks. This is my power suit. I have a dinner date tonight.\n#Person1#: how did you meet each other?\n#Person2#: she's a friend of Amy. We met at Amy's birthday party.\n#Person1#: is this your first date?\n#Person2#: yes. I hope it pans out. Cross your fingers, Lily.\n#Person1#: sure it will. Oh, no, it's seven fifteen already. I'm going to be late for my date.\n#Person2#: oh. . . so you buried the hatchet with Steven?\n#Person1#: absolutely not! He's a cheater. I will never talk to him again. I'm over with him. He's history!\n#Person2#: then who will you meet tonight?\n#Person1#: a guy I met on the internet three month ago.\n#Person2#: really? Are you sure this is a good idea?\n#Person1#: please don't be so fussy! I didn't just meet him yesterday.\n#Person2#: I know, but remember to meet in a public place and don't give out your personal information.","summary":"Alexander met Amy's friend at Amy's birthday party and they'll go on a date tonight. Lily broke up with Steven and will date with a guy she met online.","topic":"date"}
{"fname":"train_2748","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's the 17th week now, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: Oh, the final exam is coming soon. I feel a little bit nervous.\n#Person2#: Take it easy. There is still one more week left before the exam begins. Have you prepared for it well?\n#Person1#: No, I haven't began my preparations.\n#Person2#: Then shall we make preparations together?\n#Person1#: Great. You can help me a lot with English.\n#Person2#: All right. But I am very poor at math. Would you like to help me with my math?\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"Since the final exam is coming soon, #Person1# and #Person2# decide to help with each other to make preparations.","topic":"exam preparation"}
{"fname":"train_2749","dialogue":"#Person1#: You really look familiar.\n#Person2#: Really? My name is Gretchen Hammer. What is your name?\n#Person1#: My name is Phillip Hammer. I think we are related. Who is your dad?\n#Person2#: Jacob Hammer. He is originally from Holland.\n#Person1#: That's my uncle. You're my cousin! Hi cousin!\n#Person2#: It's really a small world, isn't it! The Hammer family isn't very big.\n#Person1#: It really is. Do you have time to eat dinner and catch up?\n#Person2#: I always make time for family.","summary":"Phillip Hammer finds that Gretchen Hammer is his cousin. Phillip invites Gretchen to dinner. Gretchen agrees.","topic":"meet family"}
{"fname":"train_2750","dialogue":"#Person1#: What was the last movie you saw?\n#Person2#: A Korean film called Friends, starring Sang Dong-gun.\n#Person1#: Really? I've seen that movie, too.\n#Person2#: How did you like the movie?\n#Person1#: I thought it was pretty good.\n#Person2#: Really? I can't say I agree.\n#Person1#: You're kidding. The story and acting were outstanding.\n#Person2#: I guess I expected too much from the movie, so I was a bit disappointed.\n#Person1#: I guess it could happen.","summary":"#Person1# thought the movie Friends was pretty good but #Person2# finds it disappointing.","topic":"movie comments"}
{"fname":"train_2751","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've never met anyone like Clyde before.\n#Person2#: He's such a buppie-a black yuppie. Black people come in all shapes and sizes. Just check out the party.\n#Person1#: Wow! There are so many different people here. I expected mostly athletes and rappers.\n#Person2#: You'll find some of those here, too. But not if you don't shake it up! There's an African saying, ' If you can talk, you can sing! If you can walk, you can dance! '\n#Person1#: Then I'll just shut up and sit down!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about black people at the party who are born to be good at singing and dancing.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_2752","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that Janet has got a new job. She's working for the united investment group. I heard that they pay very well.\n#Person2#: I heard that too. She must be making a pocket. Well, good for her.\n#Person1#: Now, she'll be able to save up for that holiday in the united states.\n#Person2#: Yes, she will. At the moment, the exchange rate is very favorable, so she should try to go as soon as possible, while it's cheaper.\n#Person1#: You're right. By the way, did you hear that Tom inherited some money recently?\n#Person2#: Really? I thought his parents had died several years ago.\n#Person1#: They did. He inherited the money from an uncle. I hope he doesn't lose a lot of it in taxed to the government.\n#Person2#: Dying can be very expensive nowadays! What's he going to do with it?\n#Person1#: He said that he would probably invest most of it. He's got a well-paid job, so he doesn't need the money to cover day-to day expenses. He just wants some extra money available for when he retires.\n#Person2#: I had some good financial news yesterday too.\n#Person1#: Really? Have you won a fortune in the lottery?\n#Person2#: No, but I got a pay rise of 5 % and a bonus for all the hard work I'Ve put in recently. I think it was very nice for my boss to show his appreciation in that way.\n#Person1#: It certainly was! So, what are you going to do with your windfall?","summary":"#Person1# says Janet got a new job which pays so well that she can save up for the holidays in America. #Person1# also says Tom inherited some money from his uncle and Tom will invest that money. #Person2# got a pay rise and a bonus.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_2753","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the area of your country?\n#Person2#: It's not very big. It's a little over half a million square kilometers.\n#Person1#: That sounds quite big! How many people live there?\n#Person2#: There are about 30 million people in my country. Most of them live in the north.\n#Person1#: What's the average income?\n#Person2#: That's the really hard to say. I think most people earn about two thousand dollars a month, if you convert the money from our currency into dollars.\n#Person1#: So your country is fairly rich.\n#Person2#: I think we are richer than most countries, but not as rich as countries in western Europe. Our biggest problem at the moment is unemployment, which is roughly 8 %. It has doubled over the last four years.\n#Person1#: Unemployment in my country is a fraction of that.","summary":"#Person2# talks with #Person1# about #Person2#'s country which has a big area, a high population and a relatively high average income. The unemployment in #Person2#'s country is serious while in #Person1#'s country not.","topic":"introduce a country"}
{"fname":"train_2754","dialogue":"#Person1#: I love breathing fresh air in the suburb places, while sitting in the morning sunshine.\n#Person2#: I can't agree more, honey. We need to get away from work from time to time.\n#Person1#: Yeah, just return to nature and feel the thrills of its beauty.\n#Person2#: We are nor alone here. So many other families!\n#Person1#: Sure. The sunny days of spring are ideal for outdoor gatherings.\n#Person2#: Well, let's go over there and put a blanket on the lawn.\n#Person1#: OK, you go back to our car and fetch the picnic stuff.\n#Person2#: Oh, so heavy! What have you put in here?\n#Person1#: Nothing special. Food, drinks, and Daniel's kangaroo toys.\n#Person2#: Toys? Why do we need toys for a picnic?\n#Person1#: He said he would like to be our tour director and he lined up many things to do.\n#Person2#: Sure, then. May it really be a day of enjoyment. Other than that, we can also teach him something about science.\n#Person1#: Science? What are you talking about? Forget about your science, OK? It's a picnic!\n#Person2#: I mean we can inspire him for a deeper understanding of the natural world.\n#Person1#: I can't agree on that. Just cut it out. Give him a break and don't spoil the day.\n#Person2#: Well, OK. you are always right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# enjoy the suburb and will have a picnic. #Person2# wants to teach their son something about science, but #Person1# wants to give their son a break.","topic":"have a picnic"}
{"fname":"train_2755","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about this floor lamp?\n#Person2#: Fine, just get it! We have been shopping for furniture for five hours! I'm so tired!\n#Person1#: We still need to find an armoire and a dresser.\n#Person2#: Fine! I am going to go home and drop off this nightstand, coffee table and love seat while you look for the rest of the things.\n#Person1#: Great! Pick me up in about an hour because I think I'll also get a bean bag and a dining set.\n#Person2#: While you are at it can you pick out a nice recliner? I really want one so I can watch TV.\n#Person1#: Recliner? In my beautifully decorated living room? I don't think so!","summary":"#Person2#'ll go home and drop off the furniture they've bought, while #Person1# shops for other furniture. #Person2# wants a recliner but #Person1# disagrees.","topic":"shop for furniture"}
{"fname":"train_2756","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sales department. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Could I speak to Mr. Wood, please?\n#Person1#: I'll see a piece available, who should I say is calling, please?\n#Person2#: John eng\n#Person1#: Hold the line, please. Mr. Wood is in the meeting with managing director at the moment I afraid. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Well, I want to discuss with them the new control we said last week.\n#Person1#: I don't think the meet will go on much longer, should I ask him to call you when he is free.\n#Person2#: Yes, that will be easiest.\n#Person1#: Could I have your name again, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, It's John eng.\n#Person1#: And the number?\n#Person2#: 01088256798\n#Person1#: Ok, you will be hearing from Mr. Wood later in the afternoon then, Mr. John.\n#Person2#: thank you for help. good bye.\n#Person1#: You are welcome, goodbye.","summary":"John calls to discuss with Mr. Wood the new control but #Person1# says Mr. Wood is unavailable. #Person1# will let Mr. Wood call him back.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_2757","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I see a hat, please?\n#Person2#: What size do you take?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I don't know.\n#Person2#: I'll measure you. . . You take size 6. What colour hat would you like?\n#Person1#: Brown, please.\n#Person2#: Here are some nice brown hats. Try this hat on. It's a very good one.\n#Person1#: Yes, I like this one. It goes very well with my coat. How much is it?\n#Person2#: It's $ 9. 95. Do you want me to put it in a box?","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# choose a brown hat in size 6. #Person1# likes it.","topic":"buy a hat"}
{"fname":"train_2758","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are we going to eat for dinner?\n#Person2#: Whatever meal that you plan on making.\n#Person1#: I thought you were making dinner tonight.\n#Person2#: I do all the cooking.\n#Person1#: Your food tastes so much better than mine.\n#Person2#: Save it. If you want something to eat, then make it yourself.\n#Person1#: You really want me to cook tonight?\n#Person2#: I had a long day today. I really am not in the mood to make anything.\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'm going to go take a nap.\n#Person1#: Would you like me to come get you when the food is done?\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to cook dinner but #Person1# thinks #Person2# cooks better. #Person2#'s too tired to cook so #Person1#'ll cook.","topic":"cook dinner"}
{"fname":"train_2759","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me which kind of payment you'll choose?\n#Person2#: We're going to pay by check.\n#Person1#: Will you please have the check certified?\n#Person2#: If you think it is necessary.\n#Person1#: It's just our policy. We would accept a certified check or a direct bank remittance.\n#Person2#: OK, no problem.","summary":"#Person2# wants #Person1# to have the check certified because it's their policy.","topic":"certify the check"}
{"fname":"train_2760","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is Action 5 News reporter Sarah O'Connell reporting live from Washington, D. C. where a protest has broken out. Thousands of angry citizens are protesting against the proposed bailout of the auto manufacturing industry! Sir, sir, Sarah O'Connell, Action 5 news. Can you tell us what's happening?\n#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, we're here because we feel this is an injustice! The financial irresponsibility of big business has to stop! We're there to show the government that we don't like the way that they're spending our tax dollars!\n#Person1#: Sir but what exactly is making everyone so angry?\n#Person2#: It's an absolute outrage, Sarah, the US government wants to give 25 billion dollars of taxpayers'money to the auto industry. These are companies that have been mismanaged and are now nearly bankrupt.\n#Person1#: I see. But, many supporters of the bailout argue that it could help save the jobs of millions of hardworking Americans.\n#Person2#: That maybe true, and I for one don't want to see anyone lose their job, but how can these Ces ask for a bailout when they're making millions of dollars? And then, they have the nerve to fly to Washington in private jets! This costs hundreds of thousands of dollars! And they're asking for money! That is just not right!\n#Person1#: Good point. This is Sarah O'Connell reporting live from Washington D. C. , back to you, Tom.","summary":"Sarah's reporting a protest. #Person2# tells her they protest because they feel the financial irresponsibility has to stop. #Person2# says the government doesn't use the taxpayer's money the right way so they're outrageous.","topic":"report a protest"}
{"fname":"train_2761","dialogue":"#Person1#: This sucks. I hate buying lingerie. Okay, just find something and get out of here. Alright, these are fine. Oh, no, don't come over here, don't come over here.\n#Person2#: You look a little lost, can I help you?\n#Person1#: Um, I'm just having a look around. It's my girlfriend's birthday tomorrow. I'm trying to find her something.\n#Person2#: Well, you can't give her granny panties. Have you thought about getting her somesleepwear? We'Ve got these lovely, silky nighties. Or, how about a nice panty-and and-bra set. Look, here's a nice satin push-up bra, and you can choose a few different styles of undies to go with it.\n#Person1#: Sure that's fine. This is so awkward. . . what ones do I pick? What size is she?\n#Person2#: Well, do you want a thong, some bikini briefs, maybe this nice pair of lacy boy shorts?\n#Person1#: Just pick something and get the hell out of here. Um, I'll go with these two. This is mortifying. I just want to get this over with. She better thank me for this. . .\n#Person2#: Here you are, sir. I'm sure she'll enjoy them.\n#Person1#: Finally!\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. I'm going to have to take a look inside your bag.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a birthday gift for #Person1#'s girlfriend and is very mortified to stay in the shop. #Person2# helps #Person1# pick two but #Person2# requests to look inside #Person1#'s bag.","topic":"buy lingerie"}
{"fname":"train_2762","dialogue":"#Person1#: A : Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you?\n#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have done all my work and it is about the time to leave.\n#Person1#: Though our company doesn't have a return policy, limiting the personal use of internet, I don't think the boss will like us to do that.\n#Person2#: Certainly, work always comes first.\n#Person1#: But it is lucky for us. The company computers don't have software keeping tracks of websites we visit. I have shopped too often online these days.\n#Person2#: Well, keep a low profile.","summary":"Both #Person1# and Francis surf online doing personal things. They think the boss won't like them to do so.","topic":"use the Internet"}
{"fname":"train_2763","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I would like to have a roll developed.\n#Person1#: When do you need them, sir?\n#Person2#: How about tomorrow morning?\n#Person1#: No problem. Do you want 3 x 5 or 4 x 6?\n#Person2#: The 4 x6 will be OK. Thanks.\n#Person1#: And do you want the glossy or matted finish?\n#Person2#: I prefer glossy. How much?\n#Person1#: You pay when you pick them up. I don't need a deposit for just one roll of film.\n#Person2#: Thanks!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# have a roll developed and asks #Person2# to pay when #Person2# picks up.","topic":"develop a roll"}
{"fname":"train_2764","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here we are this is my favorite place.\n#Person2#: How many times have you been here?\n#Person1#: I've never counted.\n#Person2#: I would like to sit near the window.\n#Person1#: Please be seated. It's my treat today.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: It's so busy here.\n#Person2#: Fast food restaurants are popular now.\n#Person1#: What would you like to eat?\n#Person2#: I'd like to have a steak sandwich and a medium fry.\n#Person1#: Want something to drink?\n#Person2#: Coke please. Oh, no, a cup of hot chocolate will be fine.","summary":"#Person1# treats #Person2# at #Person1#'s favorite place. #Person2# orders a steak sandwich, a medium fry and hot chocolate.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_2765","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just discovered that I owe $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered.\n#Person2#: Let me check, sir. You were charged for watching'Titanic'Monday night.\n#Person1#: That is absolutely incorrect! I was out on the town Monday night.\n#Person2#: Okay, sir, bear with me a moment.\n#Person1#: Thank you for taking my word over the computer's word.\n#Person2#: One slight problem, sir. I need to charge you $ 2 to remove this error from your file.\n#Person1#: You can\n#Person2#: I feel your pain, sir.\n#Person1#: Absolutely unbelievable! You people should be ashamed of yourselves.\n#Person2#: I agree with you, sir, but all I do is work here.","summary":"#Person1# is annoyed because #Person1# found he owes money for a movie but he never ordered. #Person2# feels sorry for that but still needs to charge #Person1#.","topic":"remove the error"}
{"fname":"train_2766","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I could help you with, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, could you show me to your coat section?\n#Person1#: This way, please.\n#Person2#: Oh, These are exactly what I'm looking for.\n#Person1#: These are French coats, sir. They are quite fashionable these days.\n#Person2#: I'd like to try them on for size.\n#Person1#: How does that fit, sir?\n#Person2#: This seems to be my size.\n#Person1#: It looks good on you.\n#Person2#: Do you really think so?\n#Person1#: I'd get it myself if I could.\n#Person2#: Alright, I'll get it.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# the coat section. #Person2# tries one on and feels good. #Person2#'ll get it.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2767","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you watched today's news?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. What's going on?\n#Person1#: Did you hear about last night's blackout?\n#Person2#: Yes. The lights were out all night.\n#Person1#: Some people went looting because of the blackout.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: People decided to use the blackout to their advantage.\n#Person2#: People went out and looted?\n#Person1#: I guess they broke into about four stores.\n#Person2#: Did the police find who did it?\n#Person1#: There's no evidence of who it was.\n#Person2#: I hope we don't have any more blackouts.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# some people went looting during the blackout. #Person2# hopes no more blackout.","topic":"looting"}
{"fname":"train_2768","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was thinking of holding the company retreat in the mountains.\n#Person2#: I agree, I think that that would be perfect!\n#Person1#: I was thinking it could take place sometime in January.\n#Person2#: That might be a little too cold for some people.\n#Person1#: Yes, you are right.\n#Person2#: What about April? April has good weather that isn't too cold or too hot.\n#Person1#: Yes, that would work out better.\n#Person2#: You know, maybe we could take a survey to see how that works for everyone.\n#Person1#: Good idea! We'll have to get right on it.\n#Person2#: Fine! Well, I'll get right on it now!","summary":"#Person1# was thinking of holding the company's retreat in the mountains. #Person2# suggests taking a survey to see how that works.","topic":"plan the retreat"}
{"fname":"train_2769","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I have a room booked for tonight, the 15th.\n#Person2#: Alright and what is your name, please?\n#Person1#: It's Marcia Gleason.\n#Person2#: Ah, yes, here you are Ms. Gleason. You reserved a single, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, a single, thanks.\n#Person2#: Do you mind being next to the elevator?\n#Person1#: Actually, I'd prefer not to be.","summary":"#Person2# helps Gleason check in. Gleason prefers not to be near the elevator.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_2770","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. This is Monterey Bay Inn. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'm calling to cancel my reservation.\n#Person1#: OK. Can you tell me the dates for it?\n#Person2#: They are... January 29th through February 1st.\n#Person1#: Got it. Er...Would you like to book a room for another day? We have a special deal in March. If you book a room for two days, you can get the third day for free.\n#Person2#: I see. I'll consider it later.\n#Person1#: Well, there will be two hundred and eighty dollars returned to you. Would you like me to put it back on your Visa?\n#Person2#: Yes. Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# cancel the room reservation and the money will be returned on #Person2#'s Visa.","topic":"cancel the reservation"}
{"fname":"train_2771","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I'm glad I ran into you.\n#Person2#: Why? What's up?\n#Person1#: Would you like to go climbing this weekend?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I promised to help my sister move on Saturday.\n#Person1#: How about Sunday, then? We could start early in the morning.\n#Person2#: I might be able to do that. Let me check and I'll call you up tonight.\n#Person1#: Great! By the way, I won't be home before 10 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Then, how can I reach you?\n#Person1#: I've got an answering machine. You can simply call and leave a message. Your voice will be recorded.\n#Person2#: I hate talking to a machine. It feels strange.\n#Person1#: All right. I'll give you another telephone number. I'll be at my mother's home.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go climbing. #Person2# will call #Person1# up tonight to tell the answer but hates to talk to a machine. So #Person1# gives #Person2# another telephone number.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2772","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like Hong Kong, Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: I like it very much so far, thank you.\n#Person1#: Are you staying in a hotel?\n#Person2#: Yes, the Grand Hotel, next door to this building.\n#Person1#: Oh, wonderful.\n#Person2#: It's nearly one o'clock. I'm hungry. Is there a good restaurant near here?\n#Person1#: Yes, there are several. Would you like Chinese food or European food?\n#Person2#: Er, European, I think. Would you like to have lunch with me?\n#Person1#: OK!\n#Person2#: Would you like to choose the restaurant?\n#Person1#: Well, there's Brown's. The food is very good, but I am afraid it's rather expensive.\n#Person2#: That's all right, Miss Wu. Let's go there.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"Mr. Smith is hungry, so Miss Wu recommends a restaurant based on his taste. They will have lunch together.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_2773","dialogue":"#Person1#: My mobile keeps going wrong. I'd like to buy a new one.\n#Person2#: Don't you see the price keeps going down these days? I insist that we wait some time so that we can save more money.\n#Person1#: You have a point there, but it is inconvenient for me with this broken mobile. Sometimes it powers off by itself. It really makes me very angry when I am talking with someone.\n#Person2#: In that case,you'd better buy a new one.\n#Person1#: Well, I'll buy one this evening after supper.\n#Person2#: All right.\n#Person1#: Let's go to the shop together so that you can give me some advice.","summary":"#Person1# wants a new mobile but #Person2# suggests waiting for the price going down. But #Person1# thinks the broken phone is inconvenient so they'll shop for one.","topic":"a broken mobile"}
{"fname":"train_2774","dialogue":"#Person1#: Robbie, this new walkman is really wonderful.\n#Person2#: Richard and Marilyn bought it for me for my birthday.\n#Person1#: They are so kind. You are very lucky, Robbie, to have such a nice family.\n#Person2#: Is something wrong, Alexandra?\n#Person1#: No, nothing.\n#Person2#: Yes, there is. I can tell. What's the matter? Come on, you can tell me. What's up?\n#Person1#: I received a letter from my parents this morning. I miss them very much. The Molinas treat me so nicely and I like being with your family so much...but when I received the letter with photographs of my family, I cried.\n#Person2#: You really miss your family,don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I know I must seem silly. It's not like I have nobody. I like the Molinas very much, and they're so kind to me.\n#Person2#: Hey, why don't we go out for a hamburger and French fries? That'll cheer you up. And you can use my walkman.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. But if you go out, please don't complain about your math teacher or your math homework, I want to have fun.","summary":"Alexandra thinks Robbie's new walkman is wonderful and that Robbie's family is nice, which causes Alexandra to miss her family. Robbie invites her to eat something to cheer her up.","topic":"miss the family"}
{"fname":"train_2775","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lovely weather!\n#Person2#: Yes, it's really warm.\n#Person1#: I've seen you before, haven't I?\n#Person2#: Well, you may have. I've been here once or twice, for a walk in this quiet park. Do you live near here?\n#Person1#: Yes. I live in one of those flats over there. What about you?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm staying with a family down near the station.\n#Person1#: Are you on holiday?\n#Person2#: Well...er...I'm here to improve my English. I'm from Greece, you see.\n#Person1#: I didn't think you were English, but your English is very good.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have seen before. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s here to improve English. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s English is good.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2776","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, are you Don? I'm Lynn. I saw the advertisement you put on the Internet about selling your car.\n#Person2#: Hi, Lynn. Nice to meet you. Thanks for your interest. Here's my car. It's a 2006 Honda Civic. I took a lot of road trips in it! It is not perfect, but it is safe to drive and it has new tires.\n#Person1#: Is anything broken?\n#Person2#: The radio is broken and the heater is broken, but the air conditioner works well.\n#Person1#: I think you should lower the price because the radio and the heater are broken. If you don't lower the price, I don't think I want to buy it.\n#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm not lowering the price. It's a very safe car, even if the radio is broken. Would you like to drive the car so you can see if you like it?\n#Person1#: No, thank you. I am worried something else is broken too.","summary":"Don's car for sale has new tires but the radio and the heater are broken. Lynn thinks he should lower the price but he refuses, so Lynn doesn't want to buy it.","topic":"sell a car"}
{"fname":"train_2777","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm thinking about transfering out of state college into another school in the fall.\n#Person2#: After a year and a half? How come? I thought you liked it here.\n#Person1#: I do. But here our flight program doesn't give degrees, only licenses, and I need both a license and a degree.\n#Person2#: So where do you want to go?\n#Person1#: I wouldn't mind going to Makmillen university. It has an excellent reputation for its school of aviation, but I have a feeling it's very selective.\n#Person2#: But you've gotten good grades in the three semesters you've been in the state college, haven't you?\n#Person1#: Yah, mostly A's and B's.\n#Person2#: So what are you worried about then, just ask your professors to write letters of recommendation for you, and you'll be set.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to transfer to Makmillen University. #Person2# is surprised and suggests asking #Person1#'s professors to write letters of recommendation.","topic":"school transfer"}
{"fname":"train_2778","dialogue":"#Person1#: Valerie! Hi! Wow how have you been? It's been such a long time! \n#Person2#: Darlene! Indeed, it's been a while! How have you been? Wow, you look amazing! I love what you've done with your hair! \n#Person1#: Really? Thanks! I went to that hair salon that you told me about, but enough about me! Look at you! You haven't aged a day since the last time I saw you! What is your secret! \n#Person2#: Ha ha, come on! Well, I've been watching what I eat, and working out three times a week. By the way, I heard your son recently graduated! \n#Person1#: Yes, my little Paul is finally a doctor. They grow up so fast you know. \n#Person2#: He is such a handsome guy. He gets his looks from his mother of course! \n#Person1#: Thank you! What about your daughter, Pamela? I heard she has passed the bar exam and married recently. \n#Person2#: Oh yes. She had a beautiful wedding in Cozumel Mexico and we all attended. \n#Person1#: Such a lovely girl. I hope my Paul is lucky enough to find a girl like that someday! \n#Person2#: But of course! Well, it's been great talking to you, but I have to get going. \n#Person1#: Same here! We will catch up soon, maybe over coffee! \n#Person2#: That would be great! Give me a call! \n#Person1#: See you soon! Bye! Ugg. . . I can't stand that woman or her obnoxious daughter. ","summary":"Valerie compliments Dalene's hair and Dalene compliments Valerie's anti-aging. They also talk about their children's recent situation. They seem to enjoy talking, but actually Dalene can't stand Valerie and Pamela.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_2779","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do I need a visa? \n#Person2#: No, I shouldn't think so. But you must take your passport of course. \n#Person1#: Yes, I know. I must get my traveler's check and some foreign currency. \n#Person2#: Yes, you need the traveler's check but you needn't get any foreign currency. You can have my US Dollars, I don't need them. \n#Person1#: Really? That's very good of you, Helen. But I must get a new suitcase, my old one needs repairing. \n#Person2#: You needn't buy one. You can have mine. \n#Person1#: That's very kind of you, Helen. I hope you don't mind my leaving you like this. I need a holiday. It won't be long. \n#Person2#: Don't be silly, John. I'm going with you. It's necessary for me to have a holiday too. ","summary":"Helen tells John he needs a passport and traveler's checks. He can use her dollars and suitcase. John is grateful and Helen says she'll go with him.","topic":"travel preparation"}
{"fname":"train_2780","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you thought about what you are going to do after finishing school?\n#Person2#: Hmm...Where does start?\n#Person1#: Well. I think the best way is to start thinking about what jobs you might find interesting. For me, I like jobs of excitement. So I want to be a racing driver.\n#Person2#: That's cool, but I think it is dangerous.\n#Person1#: It is also my father's job and I'm going to ask him about it some more. Now, what about you?\n#Person2#: Hmm...I love to be outdoors. Also I would like to help people in some way.\n#Person1#: Well. Firefighters often work outdoors and help others. But such a job is in suitable for women.\n#Person2#: Yeah, uh, the job of a tour guide has actually been attractive to me.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a suitable job for you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about what to do after finishing school. After knowing #Person1#'s dream job, #Person2# thinks she wants to be a tour guide.","topic":"career plan"}
{"fname":"train_2781","dialogue":"#Person1#: This line is so long.\n#Person2#: Yes. It was a quarter past seven when we began to wait and we have already been waiting for half an hour.\n#Person1#: I guess they're doing a really thorough check.\n#Person2#: What are they checking for?\n#Person1#: They need to make sure no one is carrying any weapons.\n#Person2#: I'm glad they checked only for that. Or it will surely be longer.\n#Person1#: They also have to make sure no one has drugs.\n#Person2#: Wow. I guess that's why the police dogs are here.\n#Person1#: Yes. Look. There are only 3 people ahead.\n#Person2#: After that, can we board the bus?\n#Person1#: Yes. We're almost there.\n#Person2#: Good.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting in a long line. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's because the police need to thoroughly check weapons and drugs.","topic":"thorough check"}
{"fname":"train_2782","dialogue":"#Person1#: Henry, you don't look very well. Are you OK?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I have a serious stomachache.\n#Person1#: There is nothing wrong with your lunch? What did you eat before that?\n#Person2#: You know I had bread and drank a little milk for breakfast. But that wasn't enough for me. I felt hungry. So I bought a cheeseburger and an ice cream.\n#Person1#: You ate that much shortly after breakfast? That's not good for you. What did you do after that?\n#Person2#: I had a PE lesson. We had a test and I needed to run quickly. I finished 200 meters in just 24 seconds. Here was a pretty good record. I felt thirsty after that, so I drank two cans of coke. Hmm, I ate a mango pudding afterwards.\n#Person1#: A cheeseburger, an ice cream, two cans of coke and a mango pudding, then you have your lunch with vegetables, meat and rice. No one eats in this way. It's ridiculous. No wonder you have a stomachache.","summary":"Henry has a stomachache. After knowing Henry ate a lot of food shortly after breakfast and ran quickly, #Person1# thinks it's ridiculous and no wonder Henry has a stomachache.","topic":"stomachache"}
{"fname":"train_2783","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lily, what a surprise to see you here! Aren't you on a holiday with Mike in Paris now?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I'm not Lily. I'm her sister Lucy.\n#Person1#: Gosh, you two really look like each other. Are you twins?\n#Person2#: Yes. She is 20 minutes older than me.\n#Person1#: It must be interesting to have a twin sister.\n#Person2#: Well, not so interesting. We have to share almost everything. So are you a friend of Lily's?\n#Person1#: We're just in the same class. Are you seeing anyone off here?\n#Person2#: In fact, I'm taking a flight to Beijing. I like traveling. What about you?\n#Person1#: I came with a friend. She's going to New Zealand for her summer holiday.","summary":"#Person1# recognizes Lucy for Lily by mistake because they are twins. #Person1# and Lily are in the same class.","topic":"recognize someone"}
{"fname":"train_2784","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, all the printers in the student center have stopped working. Can you fix them?\n#Person2#: Well, not really. I'm just an administrator, most of our actual technicians are students who take the job part time.\n#Person1#: Where are they?\n#Person2#: Well most of the students who work at the computer labs study at the engineering school, and unfortunately they all took the day off. I think they have some big exams tomorrow.\n#Person1#: There must be something you can do. People need those printers working.\n#Person2#: Well, there is one technician working at the computer lab in the arts building. You may find him there.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to fix the printers in the student center. #Person2# says most student technicians are unavailable but #Person1# can find the computer-lab technician.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_2785","dialogue":"#Person1#: You've been working constantly. Don't push yourself so hard, or you'll end up in the hospital.\n#Person2#: I'm not always as busy as I am right now. It'll slow down in about half a month.\n#Person1#: So what are you busy with?\n#Person2#: Some new stories. I must finish them in a week and the editors are all waiting.\n#Person1#: But you will need to take a break once in awhile. Let's go to the gym tonight.\n#Person2#: Tonight? I'm afraid I can't. I must write at least 5000 words tonight.\n#Person1#: We won't stay there for too long. Besides you may get inspired there.\n#Person2#: You're right. So what do you usually do at the gym?\n#Person1#: Run and swim. Those are my favorite sports. Sometimes I go to a dance class there, though I'm not very good at it. What about you?\n#Person2#: I like running and swimming too, but I don't dance. Sometimes I like to lift weights.\n#Person1#: When do you think we should get going?\n#Person2#: How about 6:30 PM? We can return at about 9:00 PM and then I can go on writing.\n#Person1#: That's fine with me.","summary":"#Person2#'s working on some new stories. #Person1# feels #Person2#'s working too hard and invites #Person2# to the gym. #Person1# and #Person2# both like running and swimming and they'll get going at 6:30 pm.","topic":"hit the gym"}
{"fname":"train_2786","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where should we set a bar picnic? By the lake? It looks so blue and clear, just like the Sky.\n#Person2#: I know, but it's hot today. Let's have the picnic under the trees over there instead of by the lake. The trees will keep the sun off us so it won't be as hot.\n#Person1#: Good idea. It's a sunny day for a picnic in the park but I wouldn't want to be running around too much.\n#Person2#: You're right. I take my dog for a walk on the walking path here to get some exercise, but only when it's cooler outside.","summary":"#Person1# suggests setting the bar picnic by the lake, but #Person2# thinks they should have it under trees to block the sun.","topic":"bar picnic"}
{"fname":"train_2787","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi there. Do you need any help?\n#Person2#: I've been told about something called Southern Fund. How can I buy it?\n#Person1#: First of all, you should open a Fund Account with us, just fill in this form. We'll need to see some ID and your Cash Card.\n#Person2#: That sounds simple enough. Do you charge any admin fees for that?\n#Person1#: You'll have to pay 20 RIB, and then you will have your Southern Fund Management company card.\n#Person2#: Do you need any other documentation from me?\n#Person1#: Yes, we'll need to fill in this form, for fund trading and this one, for subscribing for and \/ or applying for purchasing fund units. The minimum is 500 RIB.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy Southern Fund, so #Person1# tells #Person2# to open a Fund Account with #Person1#, pay 20 RIB, and fill a form.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_2788","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: I want to effect payment under an L \/ C today.\n#Person1#: No problem. OK... just checking for you. Ah, I'm afraid there aren't enough funds in your account to cover this transaction. What you can do is buy some US dollars, using local currency and we can credit your account with that amount.\n#Person2#: That seems alright. What's the exchange rate like today? Good or bad?\n#Person1#: It's not too bad today, actually. 828.23.","summary":"There aren't enough funds in #Person2#'s account for #Person2# to effect payment. #Person1# suggests buying some US dollars so that #Person1# can credit #Person2#'s account with that amount.","topic":"effect payment"}
{"fname":"train_2789","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to talk with John with tongue?\n#Person2#: No, tell him I'm tied up.\n#Person1#: When should I tell him to call back?\n#Person2#: Tell him to call me tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to tell John to call #Person2# tomorrow morning.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_2790","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to send a fax to Shenzhen.\n#Person1#: Is it a photograph or a document?\n#Person2#: Each of both.\n#Person1#: Could I see both of them?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: You can't send this document ; it is not clear enough to send. The photograph is all right.\n#Person2#: Well, how long will it take to arrive in Shenzhen?\n#Person1#: Couple of minutes.\n#Person2#: Great. How much?\n#Person1#: 5 $. You should change another much clearer photograph for fax.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I will deal with it.","summary":"#Person2# wants to send a photograph and a document to Shenzhen. #Person1# tells #Person2# the document isn't clear enough to send and suggests changing a clearer photograph.","topic":"send a fax"}
{"fname":"train_2791","dialogue":"#Person1#: My watch always gains ten minutes a day.\n#Person2#: That's funny. My watch always loses ten minutes a day.\n#Person1#: No kidding.\n#Person2#: I am serious. Every morning I set my watch by the radio, but it still loses ten minutes.\n#Person1#: You know what you can do?\n#Person2#: Throw it away and buy a new one.\n#Person1#: No, you don't have to. You only need to put your watch back ten minutes every day.\n#Person2#: So you put your watch back ten minutes every day?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's what I am doing.\n#Person2#: Why bother? Just buy a new watch. It doesn't cost much. Besides, I just can't put up with this thing any more.","summary":"Both #Person1#'s watch and #Person2#' cannot tell the accurate time. #Person1# advises #Person2# to adjust the time every day but #Person2# prefers to buy a new one.","topic":"watch"}
{"fname":"train_2792","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are something wrong with my computer.\n#Person2#: Really, what's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: The computer doesn't work when I push the power cotton.\n#Person2#: Oh, do you use your computer often?\n#Person1#: Yes, I don't know why it doesn't work this time.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Have you got receipt with you?\n#Person1#: Yeah!\n#Person2#: We'll go to your house and repair it on Tuesday. Ok?\n#Person1#: OK, I'll expected you around 2 o'clock?\n#Person2#: See you then.","summary":"There's something wrong with #Person1#'s computer. #Person2#'ll come to repair it on Tuesday.","topic":"fix a computer"}
{"fname":"train_2793","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ok! I'm ready for my driving lesson! Should I start the car?\n#Person2#: Hold on there, Fittipaldi, first let's go over things one more time. Now before you even think of starting the car, make sure your seat is at a comfortable position and you can grip the steering wheel firmly. Next check your rear view mirrors to make sure you can see properly.\n#Person1#: We have been through this a million times! Let's get going already! I'm ready!\n#Person2#: Fine, start the car. now gently step on the clutch and shift to 1st gear. Good, now accelerate gently and let go of the clutch as you do it. There we go, good!\n#Person1#: I'm doing it! I'm driving! This is awesome! Let's turn some music on!\n#Person2#: Keep your eyes on the road! No music! We are coming up to a red light, step on the brakes. What are you doing? I said the brakes! Look out for those people! Get off the sidewalk!\n#Person1#: Get out of my way! This is just like playing video games!\n#Person2#: It's the police! Pull over!\n#Person1#: They'll never take me alive!","summary":"#Person2# goes over the precautions before #Person1# begins to practice driving, then #Person1# starts the car excitedly and follows #Person2#'s instructions. However, #Person1# gradually gets wild, and the police come.","topic":"learn to drive"}
{"fname":"train_2794","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know, Mary, I feel we meet somewhere before. Where were you born?\n#Person2#: I was born in Beijing, but I spent most of my childhood in London.\n#Person1#: What was your childhood like?\n#Person2#: I had a pretty strict upbringing, and my parents taught at universities so they have extremely high expectations for me.\n#Person1#: Where did you go to university?\n#Person2#: My parents wanted me to stay in Beijing, but I decided to go back to England. I graduated from University of Newcastle upon Tyne with a degree in Cross Culture Communication.\n#Person1#: What is your current occupation?\n#Person2#: I am a journalist. I write for China Daily.\n#Person1#: Did you know that you wanted to be a journalist right after your graduation?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. I started working at a university in London but as time went by, I found I did not really like my job. I decided to explore other fields. Journalism is great fit for me as well as a challenge.\n#Person1#: Do you like your current job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I came to Beijing two years ago looking for new opportunities. I was lucky because my friend introduced me to my current company.","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# about her upbringing and then they talk about her current occupation as a journalist for China Daily.","topic":"life experience"}
{"fname":"train_2795","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you finished your work?\n#Person2#: Not because I'm keeping an eye on the baby.\n#Person1#: Where is the baby's mother?\n#Person2#: She is at the supermarket downstairs. She said she would be back in about half an hour.","summary":"#Person2# hasn't finished the work because #Person2#'s taking care of the baby.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_2796","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Canada Day is on the 1st of July.\n#Person2#: What is its national anthem?\n#Person1#: The national anthem of Canada is'O Canada'.\n#Person2#: Can you sing the song?\n#Person1#: Yes, I could sing it when I was very young.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the Canada Day and its national anthem.","topic":"the Canada Day"}
{"fname":"train_2797","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Professor. I have to talk to you about why my homework didn't get done.\n#Person2#: What happened that you didn't get it done?\n#Person1#: I had to watch a football game instead.\n#Person2#: Well, you had more than one day ; couldn't you have fit it in on another day?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person2#: Either way, I only allow one missed assignment per semester. When will you be turning the make-up in?\n#Person1#: I'll make it up next week.\n#Person2#: Fine, but it cannot happen again if you want an ' A ' in the class.\n#Person1#: OK, I can do that.\n#Person2#: Remember that you are in college now, not high school.","summary":"#Person1# didn't finish the homework because #Person1# watched a football game. The professor allows #Person1# to turn the make-up in and warns that it cannot happen again if #Person1# wants an 'A'.","topic":"homework"}
{"fname":"train_2798","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine.\n#Person1#: I haven't seen you for several days.\n#Person2#: Oh, I have been with my uncle for a week.\n#Person1#: What's he doing?\n#Person2#: He is an accountant. I have been helping him for a week.\n#Person1#: He must be happy.\n#Person2#: Yeah. How are you these days?\n#Person1#: Fine too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are greeting each other. #Person2#'s been helping #Person2#'s uncle and #Person1#'s fine.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2799","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?\n#Person2#: We are going to climb a cliff on the Yangtze River.\n#Person1#: How hard is the climb?\n#Person2#: It is a very difficult climb, because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.\n#Person1#: What did you do last week?\n#Person2#: We rappelled down the side of a 300 - foot cliff. It's very exciting.\n#Person1#: Wow. That sounds like a lot of fun. I am sorry I missed it.\n#Person2#: Well, you should come this weekend. I think you could do the climb.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I will. See you then!\n#Person2#: Ok, see you.","summary":"The Mountaineering Club is going to climb a difficult cliff on the Yangtze River. #Person2# invites #Person1# to come.","topic":"climb a cliff"}
{"fname":"train_2800","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to borrow these books.\n#Person1#: Just a second. I'll see if I can find them for you.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: Here you are. You must return them within a month.\n#Person2#: What happens if I'm not finished with them in a month?\n#Person1#: You can come in and renew them unless someone else has reserved them.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you very much for your trouble.\n#Person1#: No trouble at all. So long.","summary":"#Person2# borrows some books and #Person1# reminds #Person2# to return the book in time.","topic":"borrow books"}
{"fname":"train_2801","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a nice dress, Jean. You look marvelous!\n#Person2#: You, too. Where did you get your new hat?\n#Person1#: From the Crown's. Oh, what lovely earrings you have! Are they diamond?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's a birthday present from my husband!\n#Person1#: Well, you are lucky to have such a considerate husband. Mine hasn't brought me a single rose since we married.\n#Person2#: He'll come out with surprises. Just wait and see. Look at that woman, with the white chiffon!\n#Person1#: She's chic, isn't she?\n#Person2#: Yes. I like the dress. It must be the latest fashion. Look, the hem has lowered, and the waist narrowed.\n#Person1#: It makes me feel rather shabby. That woman has a good taste in dressing, I would say.\n#Person2#: Yes. She dressed with an individual flair. I rather envy her.\n#Person1#: Most women follow fashion like sheep. They don't know any better than imitate.\n#Person2#: I quite agree with you. See the woman there? I dare say she hasn't got any eyes. How could she match the mauve gown with the green handbag? And all that jewelry!\n#Person1#: The gown is quite expensive, believe me.\n#Person2#: So what? It only makes her look cheap and vulgar.\n#Person1#: You know those upstarts. They're all show-offs! I think I'd better have a diet ; otherwise I'd look like a ballon soon.\n#Person2#: You're quite slim. In fact, if you were one of those starlets, the movie company would say you have a fabulous figure.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I'm flattered.\n#Person2#: Oh, my shoes pinch me. Let's find a seat and sit a while.","summary":"Jean and #Person2# praise each other's outfit. They look at other women and comment on their dressing taste. #Person1# thinks most women follow fashion like sheep and #Person2# quite agrees with her.","topic":"outfit"}
{"fname":"train_2802","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd be glad to have your help. Could you make the air-conditioner cooler?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. We can not regulate the air-conditioner. As soon as the plane takes off we'll be able to get better ventilation, and the temperature here will drop. Let me get a wet towel for you at the moment.\n#Person2#: Good idea.\n#Person1#: Your wet towel, sir.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Could I have something cold to drink?\n#Person1#: Yes. We have mineral water, orange juice, coke, which do you prefer?\n#Person2#: Orange juice, please.\n#Person1#: Would you like some ice in your drink?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How much would you like?\n#Person2#: One or two cubes will be OK.\n#Person1#: Here you are, sir.\n#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry to have bothered you.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure.\n#Person2#: Please accept this tip.","summary":"#Person2# wants to turn the air-conditioner cooler, but #Person1# cannot regulate it, so #Person1# offers #Person2# a wet towel and orange juice with ice.","topic":"plane service"}
{"fname":"train_2803","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, buddy! How do you deal with your salary?\n#Person2#: I usually put them into my bank account. I think that is a little secure, though the interest rate is low now.\n#Person1#: Look! This stock is rising now. I am researching it, and planning to buy some shares.\n#Person2#: Have you invested in the stock market before?\n#Person1#: No. This is my first time to buy some. You can see that its historical price data is rising now.\n#Person2#: But that is a little risky, you know.\n#Person1#: Hey! Do you still remember our teacher of economics, Mr. Locker?\n#Person2#: Of course! I remember he has a part-time job as a stock analyst.\n#Person1#: I can ask for some advice from him.","summary":"#Person1#'s planning to buy some shares but #Person2# thinks it's risky. #Person1#'ll ask their teacher of economics, Mr. Locker, for advice.","topic":"financial management"}
{"fname":"train_2804","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are the best places to visit here please?\n#Person2#: It depends If you are interested in the city. you might like to tour it by car I can be your guide, We'll leave the afternoon free. You can do some shopping in the mall if you like.\n#Person1#: Great. What do you suggest we see?\n#Person2#: I suggest we visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art first, Now let's go. look people are jogging along the river. Here we are.\n#Person1#: The exhibits are really special. I enjoy the paintings very much.\n#Person2#: So do I. This is Broadway. There are lots of theaters. This way leads to Times Square.","summary":"#Person2#'s showing #Person1# around New York and suggests visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art first. #Person1# thinks the exhibits are special.","topic":"tour"}
{"fname":"train_2805","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to see the manager. Here's my card.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Wang. Do you have an appointment?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I don't. Is it possible for me to see him now?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. Li is engaged at the moment. Would you mind waiting?\n#Person2#: Well, how long will it be?\n#Person1#: About half an hour.\n#Person2#: That's too bad. I can't wait that long. I have another appointment at ten.\n#Person1#: Can the Assistant Manager meet you instead?\n#Person2#: No, I have discussed the details about sales of our new equipment with the manager on the telephone yesterday.\n#Person1#: Do you want to make another appointment?\n#Person2#: Yes, I suppose that's the best thing I can do for now. I'll be here on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Is that all right?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll make a note of that and ask Mr. Li to confirm.","summary":"Mr. Wang wants to see Mr. Li but he isn't available now. Since Mr. Wang hasn't got time to wait, he has to make another appointment.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_2806","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is there a swimming pool in your hotel?\n#Person2#: Yes, the swimming pool is right behind the building. Walk out of the door and you will see it.\n#Person1#: What's the fare?\n#Person2#: $ 10 per hour.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the swimming pool and tells #Person1# the fare.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_2807","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to the shops in a minute. What do we need?\n#Person2#: We're okay for vegetables but we should stock up on meat. Can you go to the butcher's and get some veal and some beef?\n#Person1#: No problem. We also need bread, so I'll go to the baker's. I'll get some vol au vents for Victor's birthday bash on Friday. We'll need balloons for that too.\n#Person2#: Better visit the supermarket then. We'll need some other things for the party. Get some vanilla ice cream, some butter and some vinegar and twelve bottles of beer.\n#Person1#: Okay. The library's beside the baker's. I'd better take back the videos we borrowed last week. They're overdue.\n#Person2#: I'll see you later then.\n#Person1#: Bye! I'll be back before seven.","summary":"#Person1#'s going to the shops. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about what they need to buy and what errands #Person1# needs to run.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2808","dialogue":"#Person1#: Joy Chain elementary school, please.\n#Person2#: Will do.\n#Person1#: How frustrating! The bus is still not coming.\n#Person2#: Ma'am, take your kid to school?\n#Person1#: Yes. I am in a hurry. Please take a shortcut.\n#Person2#: No problem. Don't worry, the taxi is faster than the bus.\n#Person1#: The traffic is terrible on Monday morning. It takes us almost 1 hour to get to school.\n#Person2#: My son is the same. But he always makes an early start in the morning, and enjoys listening to the English programmer Let's talk in English on the way.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. He is killing two birds with one stone. Sir, please turn right at the next corner. And stop at the taxi stand.\n#Person2#: OK!\n#Person1#: What is the fare?\n#Person2#: It's 14. 5 Yuan.\n#Person1#: Keep the change!\n#Person2#: Thanks, Ma'am.","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2#'s taxi frustratedly to take her kids to school due to the terrible traffic on Monday morning, then #Person1# and #Person2# talk about taking kids to school.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_2809","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do in summer?\n#Person2#: I love going out into the countryside for walks or bike ride. I love being out in the fresh summer air. How about you?\n#Person1#: I don't often go for walks, but I either play sports outside-you know, tennis or badminton-or just sit in the sunshine and read a good book.\n#Person2#: What do you do in winter?\n#Person1#: Well, I play sports indoors quite often. If I'm feeling lazy, I just watch a film at home. I prefer summer to winter.\n#Person2#: I think most people do. I like wearing nice, colorful clothes in summer, you know, a nice dress or skirt. It's too cold for those kinds of clothes in winter.\n#Person1#: Yes. I like wearing shorts in summer. My legs would freeze!\n#Person2#: Do you think we'll have a nice summer this year?\n#Person1#: Thanks to global warming, it could be hotter than ever!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about what they do in summer and winter. They prefer summer to winter since they can wear clothes that are too cold for winter.","topic":"summer and winter"}
{"fname":"train_2810","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please come in, Steven.\n#Person2#: All right, Mr. Green.\n#Person1#: Have a seat over there. How are things going out in the office?\n#Person2#: Pretty well. Everyone is working hard.\n#Person1#: But, our business has been going down sharply the couple of months and we have to reduce some staff.\n#Person2#: You mean I'm among the people who have to go?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid so.\n#Person2#: Did I do something wrong?\n#Person1#: You're the sales manager, but our sales didn't go up.\n#Person2#: But you know I've been working very hard. And I have a family to support.\n#Person1#: I feel sorry, but that's the decision of the directorate.","summary":"Mr. Green lays off Steven, the sales manager, since their sales didn't go up.","topic":"lay someone off"}
{"fname":"train_2811","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sara, I've been looking forward to our yearly camp out for three weeks. [Me too] It's going to be a wonderful day for hiking tomorrow. The great outdoors. Camping under the stars. This is the life.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but Paul, I'm a little bit worried about the weather though. The weatherman said it was going to rain later tonight.\n#Person1#: Ah, nonsense. Nothing can spoil our adventure. Those weather reports are never right.\n#Person2#: And it said there was a chance of high winds.\n#Person1#: Ah. Don't worry.\n#Person2#: [thunder] Paul. Paul. Did you remember to bring our raincoats just in case, like I told you? [light rain]\n#Person1#: Uh ... no. I left them on the front porch. [heavy rain]\n#Person2#: What are we going to do now?\n#Person1#: We'll have to sleep in the car! Hurry get in! [door shut]\n#Person2#: So, Paul, what are we going to do now?\n#Person1#: How about playing a card game?\n#Person2#: Uhh. I left them next to the picnic table. [Hmmm] Hey, you don't want me to go out in this rain and get them, do you?\n#Person1#: No. That's okay. So what now?\n#Person2#: Well, we could head down the mountain and stay at that hotel we passed on the way up, or go home.\n#Person1#: Hmm, why don't we just make the best of it here and hope the weather clears.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.","summary":"Paul's excited about the hiking tomorrow but Sara's worried about the weather. When it's time for hiking, it begins to rain, but they left the raincoats at home. They finally decide to stay in the car and wait for the weather to clear.","topic":"raining"}
{"fname":"train_2812","dialogue":"#Person1#: It seems the restaurants here have little business these days.\n#Person2#: That's true. But ours is a scenic resort. And this is not the busy season. When summer comes, you'll see armies of tourists waiting in line in order to get a seat.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the restaurants have little business these days because it's the slack season.","topic":"restaurant business"}
{"fname":"train_2813","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's Saturday again. No alarm clock, no work. I love it.\n#Person2#: How I want to have much free time as you do! So what do you usually do in your free time?\n#Person1#: I'm spending much of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the piano now and then.\n#Person2#: Do you play any sports?\n#Person1#: Not much. But I go to the sports club and work out once a week.\n#Person2#: Why not try skating? It's so exciting.\n#Person1#: Yes, but too exciting. I once broke my leg while skating. I had to give it up.\n#Person2#: What a pity!","summary":"#Person1# spends free time learning German and playing the piano. #Person2# recommends skating but #Person1# gave it up because #Person1# once broke #Person1#'s leg while skating.","topic":"free time"}
{"fname":"train_2814","dialogue":"#Person1#: Babar Jason?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Hello, I'm Doctor Johnson. What's the problem?\n#Person2#: I keep getting these headaches lately. And my nose usually gets stuffed up.\n#Person1#: Are you eating properly?\n#Person2#: Sure, I don't eat fast food. I eat three square meals a day.\n#Person1#: You might be coming down with the virus.\n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, this has been going on for over a month. My school grades are suffering because my mind is always on my health.\n#Person1#: Well, do you have pets?\n#Person2#: My roommate has a cat.\n#Person1#: Ah, it may be the cat.\n#Person2#: Come to think of it. She did get the cat about a month ago.\n#Person1#: All right, I'd like you to fill out this medical history form. I'm going to give you some tests. Have you ever had any?\n#Person2#: At least not what I can remember.\n#Person1#: We'll schedule you for the test right away. Then we'll be able to get to the bottom of this ting.\n#Person2#: But if it turns out to be the cat, I'll have a hard time persuading my roommate to get rid of it. She is crazy about that eat.\n#Person1#: Well, then you may have to get rid of both of them.","summary":"Babar Jason tells Doctor Johnson that he keeps getting headaches lately. Doctor Johnson doubts that it may be caused by the cat of Jason's roommate and will schedule Jason for the test right away.","topic":"doctor interrogation"}
{"fname":"train_2815","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our guest today is Alas Baker who has a very unusual ability. Alas, thank you for coming into the studio. What kind of unusual ability are we talking about here?\n#Person2#: Wow, it's quite easy to describe. Basically, when I read a word or even think of a particular word, such as Tuesday, I see a color connected with it. It's not that I imagine a color. I really see it loading in front of my eyes.\n#Person1#: How interesting! Is it a sort of medical condition?\n#Person2#: Yes. And just recently doctors have begun to understand it more. They call it synesthesia, which means that somewhere in my brain, there are links between sections that should really be separate. Other people have a form of this condition that affects emotions. So they see colors when they feel particular emotions. Apparently, it's generally passed on from parents to their children, which is the case with me.\n#Person1#: Do you have any brothers or sisters with the same ability?\n#Person2#: Yes, my brother is the same as me. If we start talking about it, people think we are completely mad. When we were younger, we used to have arguments about things like what color the word Tuesday is. It turns out that everyone with this condition sees different colors.\n#Person1#: It sounds as though it could make life quite exhausting.\n#Person2#: I suppose it does. But you see, if you've never known anything different, you don't think of it like that. It does make you aware of your moods. I know when I started to feel depressed, things begin to look grey.\n#Person1#: Are there any other advantages do you find?\n#Person2#: Well, it seems that quite a lot of artists and musicians have this condition. So I guess it can be beneficial if it's combined with some sort of gift or natural talent, which is not the case with me unfortunately. But I do find that it makes reading very interesting, because sometimes a sentence has a very nice range of colors. So you want to read it again just to experience that. Of course, this makes me quite a slow reader.","summary":"Alas Baker tells #Person1# he can see a color when reading a word or thinking of a particular word, which is diagnosed to be 'synesthesia' generally passed on from parents to their children. Alas Baker's brother has the same condition as him. Alas Baker thinks this ability makes life exhausting but also makes reading interesting.","topic":"unusual ability"}
{"fname":"train_2816","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is Amy.\n#Person2#: Hello, Amy. This is Tom.\n#Person1#: Yes. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to go to New York by train today. Would you please look up a train time for me?\n#Person1#: Certainly, Hold on, please. Um... there's one at eleven p. m. It's a little late. Why don't you go there by car?\n#Person2#: My car is being repaired now. I have to go there by train.\n#Person1#: Do you think you have enough time?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'll try it. Thank you. Bye.","summary":"Tom requests Amy to help him look up a train to New York today because his car is being repaired.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_2817","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to purchase some meat. \n#Person2#: What kind of meat would you like to get today? \n#Person1#: First off, I'm going to need a pound of ground beef. \n#Person2#: A pound of ground beef is $2. 48. \n#Person1#: That's perfect. \n#Person2#: What else will you be needing? \n#Person1#: I'm also going to need three pounds of chicken breasts. \n#Person2#: The chicken breasts cost $4. 05 per pound. \n#Person1#: What's the total price for the chicken? \n#Person2#: It's going to be $12. 15. \n#Person1#: Okay, I think that will be all for me today. ","summary":"#Person1# buys some ground beef and some chicken breasts with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2818","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you walking to and fro in the room? \n#Person2#: I'm worrying about the children. After all this is the first time they have been out without us. \n#Person1#: Don't worry. They are grown-ups. \n#Person2#: I know. But I couldn't help. ","summary":"#Person2# worries about the children since it's their first time to be out without parents.","topic":"worry"}
{"fname":"train_2819","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones. \n#Person2#: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many. \n#Person1#: Two thousand should get me through the year. \n#Person2#: Here's a form to get you started. \n#Person1#: My old card is perfect, so all I want you to do is copy it exactly. \n#Person2#: I think you'll be very pleased with how well we duplicate your old card. \n#Person1#: . . . Here you go \n#Person2#: Thanks. Come back here next Wednesday to pick up your order, please. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but can you give me a three-day turnaround? \n#Person2#: If you don't mind paying a little extra, it's absolutely no problem. ","summary":"#Person1# pays #Person2# to print #Person1#'s old business cards and asks for a three-day turnaround. #Person2# tells #Person1# it'll cost a little extra.","topic":"print business cards"}
{"fname":"train_2820","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I drive the car this time, Bill?\n#Person2#: OK, I know you're a good driver, but be careful.\n#Person1#: Thank you Bill. Where exactly are we going now?\n#Person2#: I am not sure. Maybe we're heading for a small town to have a stop there. What do you think about, Laura?\n#Person1#: Shall we go down the valley to find a nice place for a camp? It will just take a short time to the valley.\n#Person2#: Good idea, and we can also have a delicious meal and a bushwalk there.\n#Person1#: Yes, I like bush walking and I am also very hungry now. So let's hurry.","summary":"Laura requests Bill to let her drive this time. They decide to head down to the valley for a camp.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_2821","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have a look at these brochures! Have you ever thought of visiting North Africa?\n#Person2#: Well, I've traveled to Morocco on business twice and I'd really like to go there again on holiday.\n#Person1#: Great. There is a flight on April twenty fifth and...\n#Person2#: Flight? Forget it! My wife is afraid of flying.\n#Person1#: Oh, in that case how about traveling by ship?\n#Person2#: Sorry I get sea sick when I travel by ship.\n#Person1#: Then North Africa is out of the question.\n#Person2#: I guess so. What else can you suggest?\n#Person1#: What about a coach tour around Europe? It includes different countries and it's quite cheap.\n#Person2#: OK, that's probably the best idea.","summary":"#Person1# suggests visiting North Africa but #Person2# and his wife cannot go by air or by ship. They finally decide on a coach tour around Europe.","topic":"tour plan"}
{"fname":"train_2822","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Who usually does the cooking in your family?\n#Person2#: My mother and my 2 aunts don't let anyone else do anything except for the salad and the drinks. That includes all the sauces, desserts and place settings.\n#Person1#: Wow, it sounds like they take Turkey day pretty seriously.\n#Person2#: Listen, if Thanksgiving were an Olympic sport, they would be kicked out for winning too many gold medals. What about you?\n#Person1#: Well, my parents and I do everything together. It's better than one person trying to do too much.","summary":"#Person2#'s mother and aunts do the cooking on Thanksgiving while #Person1#'s family cook everything together.","topic":"Thanksgiving cooking"}
{"fname":"train_2823","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sophie, did you see that quiz show last night, the one presented by Frank Jones?\n#Person2#: No, was it any good?\n#Person1#: It was great. Frank Jones always makes me laugh. I've been watching it for the past couple of weeks.\n#Person2#: Do you think so? I don't understand why so many people think he's funny.\n#Person1#: Well, you're the fifth or sixth person I've told to see it. Some of my friends thought it was going to be too serious, so they didn't bother watching it.\n#Person2#: So are all the questions really easy and just about pop music or movie stars? I'm not interested in watching it if all the questions are like that.\n#Person1#: Actually, they start off a bit easy, but they get harder and harder as the show goes on.\n#Person2#: Usually I'm not bad at general knowledge questions, especially ones about history or literature.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but I'm better at math and science.","summary":"#Person1# tells Sophie about the quiz show presented by Frank Jones. #Person1# admires Jones very much while Sophie cannot get his humor. Then they talk about the questions in the show.","topic":"quiz show"}
{"fname":"train_2824","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me? I want to go to Broadway on Eighty-second Sreet. Can I take any bus that comes along?\n#Person2#: You can take any bus except the No.9.\n#Person1#: How often do the buses run?\n#Person2#: They run about every 5 minutes.\n#Person1#: Fine. How long does it take to get to Eighty-second Street?\n#Person2#: About 15 minutes. It's not very far. Are you a stranger here?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am.\n#Person2#: How do you like New York?\n#Person1#: I like it very much. The weather, the lifestyle, but the way people talk here is a little confusing to me. It's hard to understand.\n#Person2#: You'll soon get accustomed to it. It's not that difficult. Well, here's the bus. Fortunately, it's not full.\n#Person1#: Thanks for your help. You're really nice.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to Broadway on Eighty-second Sreet by bus. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# likes New York very much and thanks #Person2# for the help.","topic":"take a bus"}
{"fname":"train_2825","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you OK?\n#Person2#: I think so. I'm just a little frightened.\n#Person1#: I should think so that looks like a pretty bad accident.\n#Person2#: It was, my guess I'm lucky.\n#Person1#: You bet you are. What happened?\n#Person2#: Well, I was just driving around the corner back there. And I lost control of the car. I must have hit an ice patch.\n#Person1#: I can't believe you survived.\n#Person2#: What happened to the driver of the other car?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure.\n#Person2#: I saw him being carried away in an ambulance. He didn't look good.\n#Person1#: I don't think he was as lucky as you were.\n#Person2#: How horrible! I can't believe this is happening\n#Person1#: Calm down. You're OK. We don't know about the other man, he might be just fine.\n#Person2#: I should call my family.\n#Person1#: Take it easy, don't try to do anything too fast, you're just going through a bad time.","summary":"#Person2# just survived a bad accident. Still frightened, #Person2# tells #Person1# about the experience, and #Person1# tries to comfort #Person2#.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_2826","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mrs. Smith.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Can you help me please? I'm looking for some books for my mother as a gift.\n#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like?\n#Person2#: She's very font of detective stories.\n#Person1#: I see, has she read any detective stories?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes.\n#Person1#: Do you know if she's read this one? It's a best seller of this year.\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but she probably won't remember if she has. She has a bad memory.","summary":"Mrs. Smith requests #Person1# to recommend some detective stories for her mother as a gift.","topic":"gift"}
{"fname":"train_2827","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, just sign your name right here on this line and you will officially own your house.\n#Person2#: Excellent. I can't believe I just bought a house. I've waited such a long time to own a house. When can I move in?\n#Person1#: The previous owners need to clean the house this weekend. But you can move in on Monday morning. Do you have the keys?\n#Person2#: No, I don't have the keys. Can I pick them up from your office tomorrow?\n#Person1#: My office isn't open on Fridays, but I can bring them to you this weekend. Do you have all the copies of these important papers?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a question. Do you sell houses in Springfield too? My friend wants to sell his house and I'd love to recommend you. You were great to work with.\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Thanks for the recommendation.","summary":"#Person2# just bought a house with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person2# can move in on Monday morning and #Person2#'ll recommend #Person1# to #Person2#'s friend who wants to sell his house.","topic":"house selling"}
{"fname":"train_2828","dialogue":"#Person1#: Whew thanks for stopping, sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain.\n#Person2#: No worries. We're too.\n#Person1#: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though.\n#Person2#: Oh that's good because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute.\n#Person1#: Wow. That's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour. I'm one of the lucky ones, usually I would have an appointment around this time, but today, I get to go home early.\n#Person2#: That's great Madam, I'll try and get you home as early as possible.","summary":"#Person1# thanks #Person2# for driving #Person1# home on a rainy day during rush hour.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_2829","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think about this idea? Going for a picnic.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure, I think it's a bit boring. I think barbecue on the beach would be more fun.\n#Person1#: Yes, I agree, but it's quite a lot of work. Someone has to stand here and cook all night. I think we should go to a restaurant instead.\n#Person2#: That's true, but it's quite expensive to go to a restaurant.\n#Person1#: Well, what about having a party at someone's house? We could order a pizza or just some hamburgers.\n#Person2#: I suppose so, I think a fancy dress party is a good idea. We could have a competition and decide who is wearing the best clothes.\n#Person1#: You are right. I think that's the best idea, too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what activities to do. They finally agree on having a fancy dress party at someone's house.","topic":"activities"}
{"fname":"train_2830","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you buy at the market?\n#Person2#: I bought some special local products.\n#Person1#: You seem to have bought the whole market.\n#Person2#: Yes. I really wanted to do so. I love those handicrafts, especially the papercuts.\n#Person1#: Papercuts are all handmade. Let me see the papercuts you bought. Oh they're all animals.\n#Person2#: Aren't animals. The main content of Chinese paper cuts.\n#Person1#: Alright animals are the most common theme in paper cuts, but there are other themes.\n#Person2#: I will buy some tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Why do you want to buy so many?\n#Person2#: Because I want to send them to my friends.","summary":"#Person2# shows the local products #Person2# bought to #Person1#. #Person2# will buy more papercuts to send to friends.","topic":"local products"}
{"fname":"train_2831","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall we go to the cinema then?\n#Person2#: I don't think there's much on this week. How about going bowling?\n#Person1#: I've never really taken to it. And it's not so cheap, either.\n#Person2#: OK, then how about getting the bus into town? Each of us doing whatever we want there, then meeting up again at the bus station.\n#Person1#: That makes sense. Though I'll have to be back here by 10:00, because I'm going out on a field trip first thing in the morning.\n#Person2#: So am I. But I'd rather stay 30 minutes longer than that.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to do. They finally agree on getting the bus into town and doing whatever they want.","topic":"spare time activities"}
{"fname":"train_2832","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm happy to hear about your friend's wedding, sir. For your jacket, would you like a more traditional 3 button or a modern 2 button?\n#Person2#: Let's go with the 2 button. I'm not as slim as I used to be, you know.\n#Person1#: No problem, sir. And for your white shirt, would you like your shirt to show past your jacket sleeves, if so we'll have to adjust the sleeve length of the jacket by 1\/2 of an inch.\n#Person2#: Sure, let's do that. I think it makes me look more modern.\n#Person1#: I completely agree and at least this will work for anniversary parties and business events as well.","summary":"#Person2# chooses a modern 2 button design for the jacket and prefers the shirt to show past the jacket sleeves.","topic":"custom-made suits"}
{"fname":"train_2833","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, madam?\n#Person2#: Yes. I ' m trying to find a pair of earrings to match my necklace. Can you recommend some to me?\n#Person1#: Yes. Your gold necklace has a diamond pendant, and your eardrops should be\n#Person2#: These look wonderful. Do these come with a guarantee of quality?\n#Person1#: Of course. If there is anything wrong with them, you can come back and show me the guarantee of quality, and then you will surely get free service.\n#Person2#: I ' ll take them.","summary":"#Person1# recommends a pair of earrings with a guarantee of quality to match #Person2#'s necklace.","topic":"choosing matching earrings"}
{"fname":"train_2834","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm ready to place an order with you, but only one condition that the goods are confined to Australia. Can you do that?\n#Person2#: Well, I haven't made such arrangements with the factory yet. So I'd like to make sure if it is acceptable to the factory before making a commitment to you.\n#Person1#: All right, but I'm busy. How long will it be before you can finish the talk?\n#Person2#: I won't be too long, I suppose. Just let me ring them, will you?\n#Person1#: Go ahead.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# will ensure the goods confined to Australia are acceptable to the factory before committing to #Person1#.","topic":"ensuring the order"}
{"fname":"train_2835","dialogue":"#Person1#: Pasadena Traffic School. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to sign up for some classes.\n#Person1#: What classes did you want to sign up for?\n#Person2#: I need to take a driver's course.\n#Person1#: You'll have to make an appointment.\n#Person2#: What do I need to make an appointment for?\n#Person1#: You need an appointment so you can sign the papers.\n#Person2#: All right, can I make an appointment right now?\n#Person1#: When are you available?\n#Person2#: Can I make it for tomorrow at 9\n#Person1#: I can schedule you for that day and time.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I'll be there tomorrow.","summary":"#Person2# wants to sign up for a driver's course. #Person1# helps #Person2# make an appointment to sign the papers.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_2836","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I see your passport, please?\n#Person2#: Certainly. Here it is.\n#Person1#: You are here on business, I think?\n#Person2#: That's right. A German company has invited me for business talks.\n#Person1#: How long will you be staying?\n#Person2#: Just two weeks.\n#Person1#: How many pieces of baggage have you got?\n#Person2#: Only one. In this case, I have a camera.\n#Person1#: Do you intend to take it out on your departure?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do.\n#Person1#: According to the regulations, the camera you've brought along for personal use can be passed for the time being duty free, but you will have to take it out with you when you leave the country.\n#Person2#: I will.\n#Person1#: Well. Have a pleasant stay in Germany.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is here on business and have a camera. #Person1# reminds #Person2# should take the camera out when leaving the country.","topic":"passing customs"}
{"fname":"train_2837","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. this is Susan.\n#Person2#: Hello, I ' m Mark. I ' m just wondering if you are free this weekend\n#Person1#: Yes, I think So.\n#Person2#: Good. I was thinking that I ' d like to invite you to watch a movie. I can meet you at the cinema gate.\n#Person1#: What ' s the time?\n#Person2#: Six thirty, tonight.\n#Person1#: Oh, I ' m sorry I can ' t because I have to do some housework. You can ask Jenny to go with you\n#Person2#: All right. Maybe next time I can go with you. Bye!\n#Person1#: Good bye!","summary":"Mark invites Susan to watch a movie, but Susan has to do some housework. She suggests inviting Jenny instead.","topic":"movie invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2838","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, the ferris wheel over there is so big. I'd like to take a ride on it.\n#Person2#: It is called Energy Collector.\n#Person1#: Look at your right-hand. Is it the zone of the Lost Maya Kingdom?\n#Person2#: Maybe. Oh. I see the Jungle Flying Train. I once rode it. It was very exciting.\n#Person1#: I want to have a try later.\n#Person2#: Me, too. Daniel, look at your left side. Can you see the Air Force Ants?\n#Person1#: Wow, that's my favorite. It's like a superman shooting right up into the sky.\n#Person2#: Good, you can make your dream come true here.\n#Person1#: Of course. After this, I want to show you to the Haunted House.\n#Person2#: So you can prove you are a man.\n#Person1#: Bingo!\n#Person2#: It's just you!","summary":"Daniel and #Person2# are excited to see Energy Collector, the Jungle Flying Train, and the Air Force Ants. They will try them later.","topic":"amusement park"}
{"fname":"train_2839","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know that scientists replicated a sheep into an identical clone.\n#Person2#: I heard about that. It was successful.\n#Person1#: It's a big jump in science. Maybe more like a leap.\n#Person2#: I should say, it stunned me. I can't imagine what they will think of next.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# scientists replicated a sheep. #Person2#'s stunned.","topic":"clone"}
{"fname":"train_2840","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you very much for everything you have done for me during my stay in China.\n#Person2#: And I must thank you again for your generous help.\n#Person1#: The help is mutual. I must thank you to see me off. My wife and I will be looking forward to seeing you. You will come to see us, won't you?\n#Person2#: I promise I will take the first chance to call on you. Please send your wife with my best regards.","summary":"#Person2# sees #Person1# off and thanks #Person1#. They hope to see each other soon.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_2841","dialogue":"#Person1#: You ready?\n#Person2#: Am I ready for what?\n#Person1#: Are you ready to transfer to a new school tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Oh. Yes, I'm ready to transfer.\n#Person1#: You're not nervous, are you?\n#Person2#: I'm very nervous.\n#Person1#: Why are you nervous?\n#Person2#: I'm not going to know anybody there.\n#Person1#: That's not a problem.\n#Person2#: That makes me nervous.\n#Person1#: It's fun meeting new people.\n#Person2#: I didn't think about it that way.","summary":"#Person2# is ready to transfer to another school and tells #Person1# #Person2#'s nervous.","topic":"school transfer"}
{"fname":"train_2842","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to find this book.\n#Person1#: Is there a problem?\n#Person2#: I don't think you guys have it.\n#Person1#: You should look it up on our computer.\n#Person2#: I did that.\n#Person1#: What came up?\n#Person2#: It should be on the shelf, but I didn't see it.\n#Person1#: I can try to get the book from a different library.\n#Person2#: I didn't know you could do that.\n#Person1#: I will call you when I find it.\n#Person2#: I appreciate your help.","summary":"#Person2# didn't find the book that should be on the shelf. #Person1#'ll get it from another library.","topic":"borrowing a book"}
{"fname":"train_2843","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's call it a day.\n#Person2#: It's nice to go home earlier once in a while. But it's the evening rush.\n#Person1#: It's hard to commute a long way.\n#Person2#: Sure it is. I really hate to get caught in a traffic jam.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# got home late for the evening rush.","topic":"commuting"}
{"fname":"train_2844","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's so relaxing, taking a walk in the country. The air is so fresh and clean.\n#Person2#: Would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure I'd like it.\n#Person1#: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage. The problem is that, for me, each advantage has its own disadvantage.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Well, I hate the noise in the city, but I love being around lost of people. The problem is that you can't have lots of people and have peace and quiet. The tow just don't go together.\n#Person2#: I see what you mean. I love being far away from a city, but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities.\n#Person1#: People can't have it both ways. If you live in the country, it is often less convenient. If you live in a city, it is noisy, buy there's more to do.\n#Person2#: I would love to be surrounded by hills and streams. They're so much better to look at than concrete, rows of parked cars and tall buildings.\n#Person1#: I would love to hear the birds singing and feel the fresh breeze on my face. When the wind blows in the city, you get dust in your mouth and in your eyes.\n#Person2#: The view from the hill is so beautiful and relaxing. There's so sign of pollution. The village looks so peaceful.\n#Person1#: Just remember that in that village there's nothing to do. There's not even a pub or restaurant. There's just one small shop with a poor selection of goods.\n#Person2#: You're right. I would have to travel to the city at least once a week to go shopping and see friends. I would hate living in the country!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country. For #Person1# each thing has two sides and people cannot have them both. They both like the peaceful life in the country, but it isn't convenient for distant stores and facilities.","topic":"country life"}
{"fname":"train_2845","dialogue":"#Person1#: Rose, the weekend is coming. Let's discuss what we will do.\n#Person2#: What about going to the zoo on Saturday and to the park on Sunday?\n#Person1#: Sounds good. But on Saturday there's a football final.\n#Person2#: Then, what shall we do on Sunday.\n#Person1#: Let me see. We can visit the country. We haven't done that for such a long time.\n#Person2#: Good idea. I'll go shopping in one of the department stores nearby. We'll go to the zoo and the park another time. After all, we can put that off.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# has a football final on Saturday. #Person1# and #Person2# plans to visit the country on Sunday.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_2846","dialogue":"#Person1#: Robin, what are you going to do tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Bob and I plan to play hockey in the morning.\n#Person1#: And later?\n#Person2#: Well, in the afternoon, after a long nap, we'll go yachting with Nora.\n#Person1#: It seems that you will have a nice day tomorrow.\n#Person2#: How about you? What are you going to do tomorrow?\n#Person1#: I have a lot of work in the office and a lot of chores in the house. How I envy you, Robin!","summary":"Robin will play hockey and go yachting tomorrow while #Person1# has to do work and chore.","topic":"plan"}
{"fname":"train_2847","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor, I will not be here for our next class meeting.\n#Person2#: Is this absolutely necessary?\n#Person1#: I tried to work something out, but I really do have to miss one class.\n#Person2#: Will you be able to make up the work you missed?\n#Person1#: I'm going to be doing a lot of extra reading.\n#Person2#: Remember that I will only let you miss one class meeting per semester.\n#Person1#: Yes, I remember.\n#Person2#: Could you e-mail me this week as a reminder?\n#Person1#: Sure, no problem.\n#Person2#: Make good use of that day off ; you'll only have one this semester!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for a class off but #Person2# only lets students miss one class. #Person1# will do extra reading to make up.","topic":"miss a class"}
{"fname":"train_2848","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am really impressed with your presentation skills.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I have been working on it for several years.\n#Person1#: Well, your time has been well spent!\n#Person2#: It also helps that I have strong team members, such as yourself. You really know your stuff!\n#Person1#: Thanks, but I have to admit I am really good at bluffing!","summary":"#Person1# prizes #Person2#'s presentation skills, and #Person2# thanks team members' help.","topic":"compliment"}
{"fname":"train_2849","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kinds of Tv programs do you enjoy watching?\n#Person2#: I like current affairs programs and documentaries, especially wildlife ones. How about you?\n#Person1#: I like those kinds of programs too. They're very informative. I think that many people underrate the education value of Tv.\n#Person2#: I agree. People often criticize Tv for showing too much sex and violence.\n#Person1#: Yeah. And that's so funny because most people prefer watching sex and violence to watching something more educational!\n#Person2#: Right. You can't blame the tv stations for showing popular kinds of programs. They need to make money from advertisements shown during and between programs.\n#Person1#: In my country, there's a time limit on the advertisements that can be shown. I think it's about six minutes per hour.\n#Person2#: That's great idea. But don't the Tv station lose a lot of money because of that?\n#Person1#: No. they don't. they simply charge higher prices at peak times. Is there no limit on the amount of advertisements that can be shown on Tv in your country?\n#Person2#: Not as far as I know. We have so many advertisements. the interruptions are unbearable sometimes! That's one reason that many people prefer satellite or cable Tv, where you pay a fixed amount each month.\n#Person1#: Some people have satellite and cable Tv in my country, but people don't seem to keen to pay for their Tv programs. Besides, the terrestrial channels offer a good range of programs.\n#Person2#: Well, there's a wildlife documentary on Tv in a few minutes. Shall we?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both think Tv programs are informative, and advertisements shown during and between programs shouldn't be blamed. In #Person1#'s country, there's a time limit on the advertisements, but there are still many advertisements in #Person2#'s country.","topic":"TV programs"}
{"fname":"train_2850","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you still at that work?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm still working there. But I really find my job boring. I'd like to change my job.\n#Person1#: What sort of job do you have in mind?\n#Person2#: I think I'm quite fit for a driver.\n#Person1#: But it's very tired.\n#Person2#: I don't care.\n#Person1#: What's your parents'opinion?\n#Person2#: I haven't told them. Maybe I'll make them know after the vacation.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to change the job into a driver.","topic":"job alternation"}
{"fname":"train_2851","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard about Anlesen David?\n#Person2#: No, have they have another fight?\n#Person1#: No, they got engaged.\n#Person2#: You must be joking. Those two.\n#Person1#: Well, my dear. I didn't believe either. But got it straight form the horse's mouth. Davi called me this morning.\n#Person2#: So when did this happen?\n#Person1#: Last weekend, while they were on the Sik trip.\n#Person2#: Well, I believe it now, and when are they are getting marry?\n#Person1#: Next june.\n#Person2#: I can hardly believe it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# David has engaged and he'll get married next June. #Person2# is surprised.","topic":"unexpected news"}
{"fname":"train_2852","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you get around over there? Did you rent cars?\n#Person2#: No, that would be too expensive. We used the train system. We bought a special pass called a Enrail pass. It lets people use the train wherever they want, as often as they want.\n#Person1#: I've heard about Enrail passes. So those Europeans really depend on trains a lot.\n#Person2#: Yes, they do. I wish we Americans had a better train system.\n#Person1#: I know. Our train system is lousy. And besides, Americans love their cars too much.\n#Person2#: I agree. And probably the automobile companies are too powerful. They never allowed the government to develop trains.\n#Person1#: It's too bad for the environment. So much pollution from cars.\n#Person2#: Americans love cars for different reasons, I think. One reason is that we are very individualistic. And cars are a very individual way of getting around. Americans like the freedom of driving around by themselves. They don't want to ride in a train or bus with a group of people.\n#Person1#: Yes, I agree. I think it is a cultural characteristic. It would be very hard to get us Americans to change this. But you know what? Probably, in the future, Americans will have to change.\n#Person2#: Why do you say ' have to '?\n#Person1#: Because the earth's environment can't tolerate cars forever. I think cars are already causing global warming. When the problem gets more serious, world governments will have to start limiting car use.\n#Person2#: Maybe you're right. They will have to develop alternative transportation. But it will be hard in America. Too many people are used to cars. Even in our movies cars are very important.\n#Person1#: Wow! I didn't notice the time. It's almost noon. I have to get home.\n#Person2#: Do you want me to give you a ride?\n#Person1#: No, no problem. I have my car in the parking ramp around the corner.\n#Person2#: Alright. Well, I'll stay here and have another coffee. Nice running into you.\n#Person1#: See you around.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# takes Enrail to get here. #Person2# hopes Americans had a better train system, but #Person1# says the train system is lousy and Americans like going out by car, which are harmful to the environment. #Person2# agrees and says alternative transportation should be developed though it will be hard in America.","topic":"transportation"}
{"fname":"train_2853","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lilly, it's so nice to see you again.\n#Person2#: Hum, me too. This winter holiday was especially long. What have you done?\n#Person1#: Nothing special. I had a get-together with some schoolmates at the high school, visited the Internet and read a couple of books which I had been longing for. How about yours?\n#Person2#: You know, I like traveling. I made good use of this long vacation and enjoyed myself.","summary":"Lily and #Person2# share what they did during the winter holiday.","topic":"winter holiday activity"}
{"fname":"train_2854","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am not sure what to do to get ready for my job interview.\n#Person2#: Make sure that you understand the company. Do you understand what it is that they do?\n#Person1#: No, I probably need to do some more research.\n#Person2#: When you've finished your research it will help you figure out whether your company is rigid in philosophy or kind of more relaxed. Does that make sense?\n#Person1#: I think that their attitude is rather casual.\n#Person2#: So all of that information will help you to pick out what to wear. Do you have something to wear?\n#Person1#: I have absolutely nothing so far.\n#Person2#: You know I could go shopping with you sometime if you need it, but can we talk about other basics?\n#Person1#: Yes, where should we go from here?\n#Person2#: Focus on being relaxed and open, don't forget to smile and shake hands and be genuinely interested in what their company is about. I'm sure you'll do well.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# suggestions to prepare for the job interview. #Person2# advises #Person1# to understand the company, pick out the wearing, and be relaxed and open.","topic":"interview suggestions"}
{"fname":"train_2855","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need to make a deposit.\n#Person1#: Are you depositing cash or a check?\n#Person2#: I'm depositing a check.\n#Person1#: Please sign the back of the check.\n#Person2#: There you go.\n#Person1#: Do you want cash back?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: How much cash would you like?\n#Person2#: I want $ 150.\n#Person1#: Here's your $ 150.\n#Person2#: Thank you, and have a nice day.","summary":"#Person2# deposits a check and gets some cash back with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"deposit"}
{"fname":"train_2856","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, waiting for the bus? Where are you going?\n#Person2#: China Hotel.\n#Person1#: Why don't you take a taxi? It'll get you there much faster.\n#Person2#: Well, I think I'll take the bus this time just for a change.","summary":"#Person2# will take the bus this time.","topic":"transportation means"}
{"fname":"train_2857","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder if we can change to Channel 5.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: I want to know what's on that channel.\n#Person2#: Oh, good.\n#Person1#: There is a football match.\n#Person2#: I prefer TV play to football.\n#Person1#: OK. Could you turn it down?\n#Person2#: What are you going to do?\n#Person1#: I'm going to listen to the radio.\n#Person2#: Maybe we can enjoy the TV play together. It's interesting.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# that they enjoy the TV play together.","topic":"TV channel"}
{"fname":"train_2858","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Is Vanessa there?\n#Person2#: Yes. This is Vanessa.\n#Person1#: Hi, Vanessa. I'm Don. I'm calling from Seller's Market. Are you still interested in a position as a cashier?\n#Person2#: Yes. Is the position available now?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. Please come to see me tomorrow afternoon at 2 00 for a job interview.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. I'll see you tomorrow at 2 00.\n#Person2#: I'll see you then. Good bye.","summary":"Don calls Vanessa to take the job interview as a cashier tomorrow afternoon.","topic":"job interview invitation"}
{"fname":"train_2859","dialogue":"#Person1#: Whoa! This is a massive flea market!\n#Person2#: You're telling me! There are thousands of people here.\n#Person1#: And hundreds of booths-all filled with different kinds of stuff.\n#Person2#: This is almost like a Taiwanese night market! I can't believe it!\n#Person1#: You can't buy much more, Wei! You already have enough to fill two boxes to send back to Taiwan.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. OK. I'll just buy smallthings!","summary":"#Person1# and Wei are hanging around the flea market, and Wei buys a lot.","topic":"flea market"}
{"fname":"train_2860","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this the right bus for San Francisco?\n#Person2#: It sure is. Can I see your ticket? OK, fine.\n#Person1#: When's the first stop?\n#Person2#: About two hours out of Los Angeles. Give me the bags, I'll put'em on the bus. Here's your claim tag. Don't lose it. When you get off the bus, give it to me.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Is it all right to smoke on the bus?\n#Person1#: Sure, but only in the rear, and only cigarettes. And alcohol is not allowed.\n#Person2#: I see. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# checks #Person1#'s ticket and tells #Person1# can smoke in the rear, but alcohol isn't allowed.","topic":"on the bus"}
{"fname":"train_2861","dialogue":"#Person1#: We look forward to your early reply and trust that through our mutual cooperation we shall be able to conclude this transaction with you in the near future.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your consideration. We will inform you of our intention as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: I hope you'll see that we are really doing our utmost.","summary":"#Person1# expects #Person2#'s reply to their cooperation. #Person2#'ll inform #Person1# soon.","topic":"business cooperation"}
{"fname":"train_2862","dialogue":"#Person1#: Pardon me. Does your hotel have a fitness facility?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. We try to anticipate all our guests'needs, including fitness.\n#Person1#: Great! Where is it?\n#Person2#: Sir, the gym is just below the lobby. You can take the elevator or the stairs.\n#Person1#: Do I have to pay extra?\n#Person2#: No, sir. It's gratis. Just take your room key so you can get in.\n#Person1#: What are the gym hours?\n#Person2#: You'll be happy to know that it's open 24\/7.\n#Person1#: Great! Is a trainer available?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but no. We used to have a trainer, but then he had an unfortunate accident.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# there is a free fitness facility without trainers under the lobby and it is open 24\/7.","topic":"fitness facility"}
{"fname":"train_2863","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you gone to school today?\n#Person2#: I went to school today. Did you go to school?\n#Person1#: I couldn't go to school today, I was sick.\n#Person2#: That's horrible. I'd be happy to give you the assignments from English class.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much, that's kind of you.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.\n#Person1#: When you miss a day of school, I'll be happy to give you the English assignments.\n#Person2#: That is greatly appreciated and I hope you feel well enough to go to school tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# couldn't go to school for the illness. #Person2#'ll give #Person1# the assignments from English classes.","topic":"class assignment"}
{"fname":"train_2864","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I bought a China dress in your shop this morning.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: I bought one size up by mistake.\n#Person2#: Oh, did you?\n#Person1#: I wonder if you can change it to one size down.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Will you come with receipt?\n#Person1#: Then I'll come to your place later in the evening, and how late is your shop open?\n#Person2#: Until 8 o'clock madam. We are looking forward to seeing you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to change for a smaller dress. #Person2# asks #Person1# to bring the receipt.","topic":"change clothes"}
{"fname":"train_2865","dialogue":"#Person1#: Congratulations. You certainly did quite well and I must say you deserve that grade.\n#Person2#: Well, I really studied hard for that exam I've been preparing for it for more than a month. Now, I can relax for a while.","summary":"#Person1# congratulates #Person2# on the good grades.","topic":"congratulations"}
{"fname":"train_2866","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is your mother feeling any better these days?\n#Person2#: Much better. She should be back home in a few days.\n#Person1#: That sounds like the operation was successful?\n#Person2#: Yeah, and the doctors say she will recover soon.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?\n#Person2#: I think I need at least one more week to take care of her and do some cleaning.\n#Person1#: Why don't you hire someone to do it? Then, you can come back to your job, and you need more free time to have a rest as well.\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I really do need it. But I'm worried about my mother. She is 72 years old.\n#Person1#: You are a kind and thoughtful person. Please take good care of her.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mary. How about my work?\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it; all of us in our office can help you with it these days. I hope your mother to recover soon.\n#Person2#: It's very kind of you. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# needs at least one more week to care for #Person2#'s mother after the operation. Mary suggests #Person2# hire someone and the colleagues in the office can help with work.","topic":"health care"}
{"fname":"train_2867","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look exhausted this morning, Steve.\n#Person2#: I am pretty tired. I stayed up nearly all night getting ready for a midterm exam this morning.\n#Person1#: Have you gotten the results of the test yet?\n#Person2#: Yes, and unfortunately, my grade could have been much better.","summary":"Steve tells #Person1# he stayed up for the exam.","topic":"rest and exam"}
{"fname":"train_2868","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, King here.\n#Person2#: Hello. This is Mara White here.\n#Person1#: Oh, hello, Mara.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't go to work today, Mr. King.\n#Person1#: Oh, what's the problem?\n#Person2#: I've got a terrible headache.\n#Person1#: Yes, you sound ill on the phone.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid I have to stay in bed today. Maybe I'll be able to work tomorrow.\n#Person1#: That's all right, Mara. Have a good rest until you feel well enough to come back to work.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. King. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye, Mara.","summary":"Mara calls King to ask for a sick leave today, and King approves.","topic":"demanding a leave"}
{"fname":"train_2869","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bill, you look happy.\n#Person2#: Yes, I've just seen a very funny film on TV.\n#Person1#: What was it about?\n#Person2#: It was about a careless man who got into trouble wherever he went. He couldn't do anything right.\n#Person1#: So you like it?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. It made me laugh a lot.\n#Person1#: But I'd rather see something not only interesting but also instructive.\n#Person2#: Oh, Jane, don't be so serious. People sometimes need relaxation.\n#Person1#: That's true. But I just think that watching TV is not just for entertainment.","summary":"Bill saw a funny movie. Jane thinks it's not instructive, but Bill thinks people need relaxation.","topic":"different opinion"}
{"fname":"train_2870","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why on earth are you so late? I've been waiting for more than half an hour!\n#Person2#: Why? Because I was almost killed. Some awful driver hit the back wheel of my bicycle and sent me onto the pavement.\n#Person1#: Oh, my God! Are you hurt?\n#Person2#: No, fortunately I'm fine.\n#Person1#: Thank goodness for that!","summary":"#Person2# suffered a car accident but isn't hurt.","topic":"reason for tardiness"}
{"fname":"train_2871","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary Lou Westin. It's been a hundred years! I haven't seen you since we were in high school.\n#Person2#: Randy? Randy Betford? Oh, my goodness, you look exactly the same! Even your hair is the same... curls everywhere!\n#Person1#: Well, you look... a lot different... But I mean that in a good way.\n#Person2#: Well, I got tired of that blond hair, so I decided to become a redhead, and I've never looked back! I also lost a lot of weight, and I'm really trying hard to keep it off. I don't wanna look like I did in high school ever again!\n#Person1#: So, do you live here? What do you do?\n#Person2#: I'm a lawyer in Brookfield, the next town over. I just come out here on weekends to do my shopping. What about you?\n#Person1#: I sell insurance, but I'm actually working in Springfield. We're looking to open a new office here in Ovington, so that's why I'm out here.\n#Person2#: Do you like your job?\n#Person1#: Well, I guess I make a nice living, but it's really boring work. I wish I could just change careers.\n#Person2#: I agree. I actually have the opposite problem. I work for an environmental law firm, so the work is exciting, and I feel like I'm really making a difference. The only problem is that the pay is quite low, so I'm basically living hand to mouth every month.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a fair trade, though. I'd switch places with you in a second. Say, would you like to have dinner with me tonight? I know a great seafood place.\n#Person2#: That would be fantastic!","summary":"Randy runs into Mary, who Randy hasn't seen since high school. Now Mary is a lawyer and works for an environmental law firm which is exciting. Randy is an insurance salesman, and he wants to change careers. Finally Randy invites Mary to have seafood.","topic":"career"}
{"fname":"train_2872","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see my book? It's not on the shelf, nor on my desk.\n#Person2#: Why don't you look under your chair? That's where I saw it a little while ago. Maybe it just fell when you went to the kitchen.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the book may under the chair.","topic":"book places"}
{"fname":"train_2873","dialogue":"#Person1#: how can I help you? \n#Person2#: I'd like to buy some perfurm for my girlfriend. \n#Person1#: do you know what kind of scent she usually wears? \n#Person2#: she usually doesn't wear anything but a few drops of Chanel No. 5. But I'd like to buy her a new Fragrance. \n#Person1#: ok, here are some of our most popular perfumes. \n#Person2#: which one would you recommend? \n#Person1#: personally, I quite like the new perfume by Clinique. It's a subtle flowery scent. What do you think? \n#Person2#: that smells great. I'll take one bottle, please. \n#Person1#: would you like to buy any other cosmetics for your girlfriend? We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and moisturizers. \n#Person2#: it's ok. She normally just wears a little foundation and some loose powder, and I wouldn't know what shade to buy. \n#Person1#: how about some lipstick? Every woman needs a nice tube of red lipstick. \n#Person2#: she doesn't usually wear lipstick. She thinks it makes her nose look too big. \n#Person1#: how about some mascara? That will make her eyes look bigger. \n#Person2#: no thank you. She has big enough eyes as it is. \n#Person1#: I know what she would like---some whitening cream. \n#Person2#: no thanks. Western women usually try to make their skin darker, no lighter. \n#Person1#: will that be all then? \n#Person2#: that will be all. You're been very helpful, thanks. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a perfume for his girlfriend. #Person1# recommends Clinique, and #Person2# likes the smell and buys a bottle. #Person1# also recommends #Person2# some cosmetics, but #Person2# only buys foundation and loose powder.","topic":"gift purchase"}
{"fname":"train_2874","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am so busy today. \n#Person2#: Can I help you? \n#Person1#: I'm not sure. Perhaps you could do the shopping. \n#Person2#: I'll be glad to help. \n#Person1#: Or maybe make the beds. \n#Person2#: All you have to do is ask for help. \n#Person1#: Thanks. That's terrific! \n#Person2#: I'm ready and willing to help. ","summary":"#Person1# is busy. #Person2# help do shopping and make the beds.","topic":"helps"}
{"fname":"train_2875","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Bob, how's business? \n#Person2#: Just okay. \n#Person1#: Okay, enough small talk. Let's get down to business. \n#Person2#: Good idea. \n#Person1#: Since we're good friends, you don't have to pay me. \n#Person2#: No, I can't accept it. Business is business. ","summary":"#Person1# gets down to business with #Person2#.","topic":"business"}
{"fname":"train_2876","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Mr.Johnson, you wanted to talk to me?\n#Person2#: Uh, yeah, come on in! I'm glad you were able to make it in such a short time. I was worried I wouldn't get a chance to talk with you before the weekend.\n#Person1#: Luckily, I checked my email and got your message before leaving campus for the evening. I thought it would be good to drop by and I'm surprised you're here at such a late hour.\n#Person2#: Oh, I usually am on Fridays. I like to review the weekly writings. My students turn in before I leave for the seaside on weekends.\n#Person1#: To be frank, I'm a little bit nervous.\n#Person2#: Don't be nervous. Actually, it's very good news.\n#Person1#: Oh, what is it?\n#Person2#: I received a letter from the National Youth Fund. It says you have won a scholarship for your further studies.","summary":"#Person1# got Johnson's email and feels nervous to talk to him. Johnson tells #Person2# #Person2# won the National Youth Fund for further studies.","topic":"good news"}
{"fname":"train_2877","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to go to the zoo?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I like to give all the animals names like birth, the giraffe. But I wish the animals didn't have to be in the zoo. I think it is good when zoos save animals and help make their populations grow.\n#Person1#: Yeah, they can do some good things definitely. Uh, what is your favorite animal?\n#Person2#: My favorite animal? Oh, let me think. I love rabbits, besides I'd pick the coolest animal the monkey.\n#Person1#: The monkey?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: There are a lot of monkeys in Japan. Have you ever seen a monkey in the wild?\n#Person2#: No, but my brother is a wild monkey.","summary":"#Person2# likes going to the zoo and tells #Person1# #Person2#'s favorite animal is rabbits. Besides, #Person2# likes the coolest animal, the monkey.","topic":"animals"}
{"fname":"train_2878","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, we're doing a survey on the free time habits of British people. Can I ask you a few questions?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Right, first question. How often do you go to a bar or a pub?\n#Person2#: Oh, not very often. I don't drink, but I sometimes go with friends.\n#Person1#: Ok, do you do any sport?\n#Person2#: Yes, I go swimming in the local swimming pool 3 times a week.\n#Person1#: And how often do you go to the theater?\n#Person2#: Hardly ever. About once a year, perhaps? I go to the cinema quite a lot, but not the theater.\n#Person1#: Ok, and do you ever do any gardening?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't got a garden. I live in a flat.\n#Person1#: What about holidays?\n#Person2#: I normally have 2 holidays a year, one in summer and one around Christmas. I seldom stay at home. Sometimes I visit my aunt, usually I go somewhere in Asia, like Thailand, India.\n#Person1#: Ok, that's all, thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions on British people's free time habits. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't go to the bar often; goes swimming 3 times a week; hardly go to the theater and travels in holidays.","topic":"leisure activities"}
{"fname":"train_2879","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank goodness, it wasn't as hard as I thought.\n#Person2#: Well, it was completely within my expectation.\n#Person1#: But don't you think the answers weren't clear for the last few multiple choice questions? I just guessed.\n#Person2#: I totally agree. The teacher set a few obstacles for us on purpose. Otherwise, everyone would get full marks.\n#Person1#: The other tough part was the writing, though what we were required to do was just write a very short and simple essay. I was confused a lot by the use of Chinese words and sentence structures.\n#Person2#: Um, I had the same problem, we should read more, and then imitate the writing.\n#Person1#: Good idea. I believe we will make better progress by practicing more in this way.","summary":"The exam is within the expectation of #Person1# and #Person2#, but there're some obstacles. They think writing is tough and should practice more.","topic":"exam"}
{"fname":"train_2880","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my name is Tom.\n#Person2#: Tom, the new sales representative? Nice to meet you! I'm Melinda.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you too.Melinda.\n#Person2#: Now let me show you around. This is our reception area, and our conference room is right over there. Over here is the sales department.\n#Person1#: Really? This is a nice office, but it's quite small.\n#Person2#: Yeah... You can make photocopies and send faxes over there.\n#Person1#: It looks like you guys work hard.\n#Person2#: I tell you what just between you and me, we just mess things up so that it looks like we work hard.Just kidding. Oh, your cubicle is over the. And this way. Those are all private offices the managers offices.\n#Person1#: Hmm... Tell me more details about our jobs.\n#Person2#: Sure thing.","summary":"Tom is a new sales representative and Melinda shows Tom around the office. Tom wants to know more details about jobs.","topic":"show around office"}
{"fname":"train_2881","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a reservation. My name is John Sandals.\n#Person2#: May I see your ID, please, Mr. Sandals?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Here it is.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Do you have a credit card, Mr. Sandals?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Do you accept American Express?\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir, just VISA or MasterCard.\n#Person1#: Okay. Here's my VISA card.\n#Person2#: Okay. You're in room 507. It's a single queen-size bed, spacious, and nonsmoking. Is that suitable?\n#Person1#: Yes, it sounds like everything I expected.\n#Person2#: Here's your key, sir. If you need anything, just dial 0 on your room phone.","summary":"John Sandals has a reservation and checks in room 507 with his VISA card.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_2882","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to open a saving account, sir. What ' s the proper procedure?\n#Person2#: First, you fill out the application form and then we'll issue you a passbook.\n#Person1#: Is there any minimum for the first deposit?\n#Person2#: No, Even a dollar is all right. Here ' s your passbook, sir ; just sign your name on it.\n#Person1#: What is the annual interest rate?\n#Person2#: It varies from time to time.At present it is 6%.\n#Person1#: By the way, can I open a checking account too?\n#Person2#: By all means. But you have to deposit enough money before you can write out your checks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to open a saving account and a checking account. #Person2# answers #Person1#'s questions about opening accounts.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_2883","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Hammer. Jack Ross here. I'm calling to confirm our appointment on Monday at ten o'clock in your office.\n#Person2#: Yes. Everything's all set.\n#Person1#: I'd like to bring Mr. Huang and Ms. Sun with me.\n#Person2#: We're supposed to be meeting alone.\n#Person1#: I know, but I think they may add something valuable to the discussion.\n#Person2#: Fine. But no one else, OK?\n#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Hammer.","summary":"Jack Ross calls Mr. Hammer to confirm their appointment and asks for his permission to bring Mr. Huang and Ms. Sun.","topic":"an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_2884","dialogue":"#Person1#: They got a divorce at last.\n#Person2#: It's inevitable. Their love was built on the sand, and this is why their marriage has landed on the rocks.\n#Person1#: You said it. Love builds on the sand will soon be on the rocks.\n#Person2#: That give us a good lesson.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss a broken marriage.","topic":"a good lesson"}
{"fname":"train_2885","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. Come back into the classroom, class.\n#Person2#: Does the class start again, Mam?\n#Person1#: Yes, but to the heath, this break has long enough.\n#Person2#: Oh, breaktime flies.\n#Person1#: Come on, baby. It ' s time now.\n#Person2#: Mam, another minute, could I?\n#Person1#: Hurry up, little boy.","summary":"#Person2# begs #Person2# for another minute of a class break.","topic":"a long break"}
{"fname":"train_2886","dialogue":"#Person1#: Earning extra income on the Internet is easier than you might think. After I started selling traditional craft items on the Internet last year, I have really been able to make bank doing something I love.\n#Person2#: Is that right? I hear all these horror stories of internet business crashing because there is not enough of a customer base yet. How can you be sure your idea will cash in?\n#Person1#: To run a successful internet business, it requires a little research and relatively small investment. You've got to have a good idea of some kind of product that is in demand or would be popular.\n#Person2#: That's marketing research. . . But what about getting started once you have an idea?\n#Person1#: After you have your great idea, then you can set up shop by registering a domain name, creating a website, an email address, and a hosting service. If you want to go all out on your website, you can put together shopping cart technology, but that can be pricey to start out with.\n#Person2#: Sounds like a lot of work!\n#Person1#: Anything worth doing takes work. Money doesn't grow on trees. . . Most of us have to work for it.","summary":"#Person1# has started selling traditional craft items on the Internet since last year and makes revenue. #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to run a successful internet business from marketing research to building a website.","topic":"successful internet business"}
{"fname":"train_2887","dialogue":"#Person1#: I feel like I'm craving a salad.\n#Person2#: What kind do you want?\n#Person1#: I have no idea.\n#Person2#: Caesar salads are good.\n#Person1#: I like those too.\n#Person2#: What kind do you plan on making?\n#Person1#: I'd really like a salad with chicken.\n#Person2#: Chicken salads are really good.\n#Person1#: I always make my salads with shredded cheese, croutons, and almonds.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a great salad.\n#Person1#: Why don't you put it in your salad?\n#Person2#: That sounds like a plan to me.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to make a chicken salad with shredded cheese, croutons, and almonds.","topic":"make a salad"}
{"fname":"train_2888","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: Yes, may I ask something about the salary and benefits in your company?\n#Person1#: According to our regulations, you will be on probation for the first three months.\n#Person2#: What is the salary while on probation?\n#Person1#: In this period, you can only get the basic salary, 2, 500 yuan per month.\n#Person2#: That sounds fine.\n#Person1#: The salary will be deposited into the bank on the 15th every month. Your salary will be raised every year in October, depending on your performance.\n#Person2#: Are there paid holidays?\n#Person1#: Yes, you may enjoy a seven-day holiday in the first year. After that, you can have two more days each year.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the salary and benefits of the company. The salary on probation is 2, 500 yuan per month.","topic":"salary and benefits"}
{"fname":"train_2889","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me where the Wal-Mart supermarket is?\n#Person2#: Turn right at the second crossing and then go straight for two blocks.\n#Person1#: Is it far from here?\n#Person2#: No, it's only ten-minute's walk.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the Wal-Mart supermarket.","topic":"Wal-Mart supermarket"}
{"fname":"train_2890","dialogue":"#Person1#: My wife is sick, so I have to cancel a reservation I made.\n#Person2#: If you'll just give me your name, phone, and date of visit, I can cancel your reservation.\n#Person1#: I'm Rudy Randolph at 818-555-1234, April ninth to the fifteenth.\n#Person2#: Mr. Randolph. Okay, one second, sir, and there you go. Your reservation is now cancelled.\n#Person1#: I wish everything in life was so simple. Thank you.\n#Person2#: Not a problem, sir. Please remember us in the future.","summary":"Rudy Randolph gives #Person2# his personal information to cancel a reservation because his wife is sick.","topic":"cancel a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_2891","dialogue":"#Person1#: So it looks like we start selling in the U. S. next year.\n#Person2#: Did Mr. Lin put you in charge of marketing?\n#Person1#: He's still not sure whether he wants to put me in charge, or whether he wants to hire an American. But even if he hires an American, I'll probably be transferred to our American office.\n#Person2#: Where will it be?\n#Person1#: We aren't sure yet. Maybe L. A. I think L. A. would be the best idea.\n#Person2#: Is it because of trade negotiations that we can start selling in the U. S. ?\n#Person1#: Yes, the recent agreements between the two governments have changed everything. Now we have the right to sell in America at a much lower tariff. It's going to be good. We can compete more directly with them.\n#Person2#: Great.\n#Person1#: Our computers have a high level of quality now. We can demonstrate it. And our prices will be good. So I think it will really be worthwhile.\n#Person2#: You seem excited about it.\n#Person1#: Well, you know I studied marketing in America. So maybe the thought of going back there to promote our brand is kind of exciting to me. I'd love to be part of the team.\n#Person2#: Do you honestly think we can compete though? All the computer giants are there.\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I think we can compete. I think we can make a name for ourselves. It will be hard at first. But if we develop a good advertising campaign, I think we can break into the market.\n#Person2#: The company will have to choose a good advertising firm. And then there's the problem of quality. How do we convince American buyers that our quality is good?\n#Person1#: It takes some time. Because even if the quality is high, people won't accept a high tech product unless they recognize the name. Name recognition is crucial.\n#Person2#: Well, I hope it all works out, John. I think if you're part of the team, things will go well. But you know we'd all miss you here. So I won't say I'm happy to think that you're leaving.\n#Person1#: That's very nice of you to say. But if we set up an office there in the States, maybe you could try to become part of it.\n#Person2#: Me? No way. I'm dedicated to the company, but I'm not going to leave Taiwan. I'm happy here.","summary":"John will probably be transferred to the American office to start selling there because the recent agreements between governments enable them to sell at a much lower tariff. John thinks they can compete and break into the market if they develop a good advertising campaign. John invites #Person2# to join their office in the States in the future. #Person2# rejects because #Person2# doesn't want to leave Taiwan.","topic":"business competition"}
{"fname":"train_2892","dialogue":"#Person1#: The show will be starting in a few minutes. We'd better go in and find our seats.\n#Person2#: Number 7 and 9 of the Row 11 in the stalls, aren't they?\n#Person1#: That's right. This entrance is for even numbers. That entrance over there is for odd numbers. Let's go over there.\n#Person2#: What a nice theatre! I guess it can seat hundreds of people.\n#Person1#: Maybe you are right.\n#Person2#: Look. It's begin.\n#Person1#: Well, how did you like the show?\n#Person2#: It's so interesting, I like it very much.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# find their seats in a theatre and enjoy an interesting show.","topic":"an interesting show"}
{"fname":"train_2893","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim is a genius. He gets along well with everybody and he can always get the work done.\n#Person2#: A boss likes him a lot. He says Jim is a good team player.\n#Person1#: Everybody would like to have Jim on their team. Because he is funny and helpful and he can contribute a lot to the team he belongs to.\n#Person2#: Maybe we all should learn something from him.\n#Person1#: Right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Jim who is funny, helpful and contributes to the team.","topic":"good team player"}
{"fname":"train_2894","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have any plans for the weekend, Tom?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am going for a hike around the Qinghai Lake.\n#Person1#: Oh, do you go hiking often?\n#Person2#: I go as much as I can. I love hiking, because you can really get in touch with nature.\n#Person1#: It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want some company?\n#Person2#: Sure. But it will be a long hike 30 miles in three days. Have you been hiking before?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I go a lot too. I saw a bear and a lion on my last hike.\n#Person2#: Wow. You must have been pretty far away from the city.\n#Person1#: Yeah, my friend and I hiked in a very wild part of the national forest.\n#Person2#: Well, bring him along to. We will have a great time this weekend.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I will ask him.","summary":"Tom will go hiking for the weekend around Qinghai Lake. #Person1# talks about hiking in the national forest with a friend. #Person1# will join Tom with #Person1#'s friend.","topic":"go hiking"}
{"fname":"train_2895","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever been to Britain?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I'Ve been to Britain many times. I go there on business.\n#Person1#: Really? How often do you go there?\n#Person2#: Usually, I go to London twice a year but sometimes I go three or four times a year.\n#Person1#: Do you always go on business or do you sometimes go for a holiday?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I never go for a holiday. It's always business.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has been to Britain on business many times.","topic":"buisness trips"}
{"fname":"train_2896","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your favourite steps?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say. But I do love waltz very much.\n#Person1#: How about rumba?\n#Person2#: To tell the truth, I don't like it.\n#Person1#: Really? You must like tango, right?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's really beautiful, but I just can't dance it well.\n#Person1#: Don't be so modest. I'm sure you can dance it very well. Let's dance it now.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll have a try.\n#Person1#: Oh, you dance it so well.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your compliment.\n#Person1#: I think I'm your lucky fellow.","summary":"#Person2# loves waltz but doesn't like rumba. #Person1# thinks #Person2# dances the tango very well, #Person2# is modest.","topic":"dance the tango"}
{"fname":"train_2897","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see by your resume that you have just graduated from college. I assume you haven't had any working experience. Is that right?\n#Person2#: That's right. I've only had some part-time jobs working in department stores.\n#Person1#: Well, experience is not important in this job. We are looking for a man we can train to be a teller. By the way, do you like to work with figures?\n#Person2#: Yes, I liked math in school.\n#Person1#: We are more interested in finding someone who is alert and quick at figures. Do you like meeting the public?\n#Person2#: Yes, I enjoy working with people.\n#Person1#: We have very pleasant working conditions and I think we have a fine staff to work with. You would be assigned an experienced employee to help you. He would be responsible for training you. Have you studied English conversation?\n#Person2#: Yes, I had an American tutor for two years. I had two lessons under her every week. Would I be using English every day is this job?\n#Person1#: Yes, many of our customers are Americans, so you would be speaking English with most of them. Do you know anything about various kinds of savings and checking accounts?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I don't. I'd be glad to learn.\n#Person1#: That's good answer. I appreciate your being frank.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# and looks for a man they can train to be a teller. #Person2# likes math, working with people, and #Person2# speaks English. But #Person2# has no working experience and knows nothing about savings and checking accounts","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2898","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, we are in the restaurant now!\n#Person2#: May I take your order?\n#Person1#: I'd like to see the menu, please.\n#Person2#: OK, here you are.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I am starving. Tom, what are you getting?\n#Person2#: I have no idea. First time here.\n#Person1#: Let me see. . . What's this, shrimp rolls?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's rice rolls with fried shrimp inside.\n#Person1#: Twenty five yuan is a little expensive.\n#Person2#: There are twenty rolls in a bowl. You can get another bowl for free if there aren't enough rolls.\n#Person1#: Sounds nice. We will take this, two bowls of shrimp rolls.\n#Person2#: OK, shrimp rolls. Do you want anything else?\n#Person1#: We will have this one first and order something else later.\n#Person2#: OK, wait a moment please.","summary":"#Person1# and Tom order two bowls of shrimp rolls. There are twenty rolls in a bowl and another bowl is free if there aren't enough rolls.","topic":"shrimp rolls"}
{"fname":"train_2899","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! What a beautiful scenic spot. It's so open. And just breathe that fresh air, you can almost taste its freshness.\n#Person2#: You can have a bird view of Chilin City from the top of the mountain.\n#Person1#: Wonderful! I'll often come here for mountain climbing.\n#Person2#: You should. Many Guiliners, especially the old and the young, will climb mountains here in the coming.\n#Person1#: No wonder people say, Even the immortals would rather be Guiliners.\n#Person2#: . . . Quick! Pass me your binoculars. Look at that bird. . . I've never seen one of those before. It's indigenous to Guiling, and an endangered species too. This is lucky.\n#Person1#: I didn't know you liked bird watching.\n#Person2#: I don't really. I just like wildlife, and you don't get to see too much of it in the city. This place is full of it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are in the mountain in Guilin. They speak highly of this scenic spot. #Person2# asks #Person1# for #Person1#'s binoculars to see an endangered bird. #Person2# likes wildlife.","topic":"mountain climbing"}
{"fname":"train_2900","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's see if we can reach some sort of agreement over your curfew.\n#Person2#: Ok, every one asks their parents let them stay out until 2 or 3 in the morning.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm not everyone-else's father. I think you need be in the house by ten o'clock.\n#Person2#: That's absurd. I know some junior high kids who can stay out later than that.\n#Person1#: I'll be worried if you stay out late.\n#Person2#: Ok, how about midnight curfew. and I'll let you know where I am.","summary":"#Person2# wants to put off the curfew #Person1# made. #Person1# worries about #Person2# if #Person2# stays out late.","topic":"curfew"}
{"fname":"train_2901","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was told that your company had been in the furniture industry for many years. What kinds of products do you generally handle?\n#Person2#: We mostly handle office furniture. We supply first-class furniture. Here are our catalogue and the pattern books. You can see the material is superior and with all the latest styles. Can you give me some idea about what you're looking for?\n#Person1#: You know, we want to totally furnish our new office building. This is a list of what we need. Could you give me a ballpark figure for everything on this list?\n#Person2#: The price varies somewhat according to the size of your order. Would you tell us the quantity you want so that we can work out an offer?\n#Person1#: If the furniture is pleasantly designed and high-quality stuff, we intend to buy several thousand sets.\n#Person2#: It's our pleasure to do business with you. We'll let you have the offer next Wednesday at the latest.\n#Person1#: I hope you will make us your best offer, CIF New York.","summary":"#Person1# wants to furnish their new office building. #Person2# promotes their furniture to #Person1#. #Person1# gives #Person2# a list of what they need. #Person2# will let #Person1# have the offer next Wednesday.","topic":"business offer"}
{"fname":"train_2902","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I'm calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNeal.\n#Person1#: Certainly, what day were you thinking of?\n#Person2#: How's Thursday? Does she have any time available then?\n#Person1#: Um. . . let me double check. . . unfortunately, she's booked solid on Thursday, how does next Monday work for you?\n#Person2#: Actually, I'Ve got something scheduled on Monday. Can she do Tuesday?\n#Person1#: Sure, Tuesday's perfect. May I ask where you're calling from?\n#Person2#: Sure, Merton Financial Advisors.\n#Person1#: Oh, actually, Tuesday's no good. Sorry about that.","summary":"Julianne Horton from Merton Financial Advisors calls #Person1# to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNeal but they cannot schedule the time.","topic":"arrange an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_2903","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many pieces of luggage do you want to check, sir?\n#Person2#: I want to check these three pieces and I'll carry this carry-on bag with me on board.\n#Person1#: Ok. Is this your luggage properly labelled, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: Ok. Would you please put all your luggage on the scales?\n#Person2#: Sure. How about this carry-on bag?\n#Person1#: Hand-baggage is not to be weighed, sir. . . I'm sorry, sir, you're 25 kilos overweight. I'm afraid there'll be an excess luggage charge, sir.\n#Person2#: How much should I pay for the excess weight?\n#Person1#: Ten yuan for each kilogram. You'll have to pay 250 yuan for the excess baggage.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# to check three pieces of luggage. #Person2# has to pay 250 yuan for excess baggage.","topic":"check the luggage"}
{"fname":"train_2904","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Yuri, tell me about it.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry I can't bring better news, sir. The site is a disaster.\n#Person1#: That's what I was afraid of.\n#Person2#: It is not only the earthquake, sir. But the mudslides. Much of the north half of the site has been covered over by mud.\n#Person1#: Mud? But Ivan told me there were no mudslides in that district. I thought all the mudslides were down in Chichitango.\n#Person2#: That's what we thought, sir. That's what the news reported. But there was one little mudslide in our district too. Right above our site.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's terrible! What bad luck! I wish we had never come to this country. But, if it isn't the strikes and the revolutionaries, it's the earthquakes. Our operations here are finished!\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir.\n#Person1#: It's not your fault, Yuri. But tell me. When will Ivan be able to get out there?\n#Person2#: Well, it took me about nine hours to get back here by car. If Ivan leaves tonight, I think he should be there by tomorrow lunch.\n#Person1#: Good. I want an estimate of damages as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: But sir. . .\n#Person1#: Yes, Yuri?\n#Person2#: I wouldn't recommend sending Ivan now. Especially not at night. The roads aren't safe.\n#Person1#: Has the earthquake damaged the bridges too?\n#Person2#: No, sir. The bridges are fine. But I've heard rumors that the revolutionaries are coming down from the mountains. There has been fighting, sir.\n#Person1#: Are you serious? Fighting? But I didn't hear anything on the news.\n#Person2#: You know the government controls the press here, sir. They don't want it reported.\n#Person1#: Oh, this is terrible, Yuri. Terrible! So we can't even assess the damages. How can we do business in this country? Either we're buried under mud, or we're in danger of getting kidnapped. No, I can't believe this mess!\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir.\n#Person1#: You don't have to keep saying that, Yuri. It's not your fault. But me--I'm the one who should be sorry. It was me who suggested operations here in the first place! Oh, what can we do?","summary":"Yuri briefs the situation of the site to #Person1# after the earthquake. There was a little mudslide, which was not reported, right above their site. #Person1# wants an estimate of damages from Ivan as soon as possible. But Yuri doesn't recommend sending Ivan now because there is a fight with revolutionaries which is not reported by the press under government control. #Person1# feels sorry for suggesting operations here.","topic":"chaotic place"}
{"fname":"train_2905","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next, please.\n#Person2#: Yes,how much does a ticket to New York cost?\n#Person1#: $30.50.\n#Person2#: That's really expensive. Are there any other trains going to New York?\n#Person1#: Well, there's the late train that arrives in New York at midnight and then continues on to Boston the next morning.\n#Person2#: How much is that?\n#Person1#: The ticket for the late train to New York is$22.\n#Person2#: That sounds better. I'd like one ticket please.\n#Person1#: $22 exactly.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: Thank you and have a nice trip.","summary":"#Person2# buys a ticket for a late train that arrives in New York at midnight for $22.","topic":"a cheaper ticket"}
{"fname":"train_2906","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi and welcome to our new show, Exotic Animal Kingdom, a program geared toward introducing animals to the young and old. In today's show, our young, but experienced, guest will introduce us to the fantastic world of bearded dragons. Welcome, Joshua. [Thank you very much.] Now, Joshua, I must admit that a bearded dragon sounds something like out of a fantasy book. What exactly is a bearded dragon?\n#Person2#: Well, here. Why don't you hold on to Bert, [Oh ... Wow!] while I talk about him. [Okay] Bearded dragons actually originated from the deserts of Australia, and this is one of several species that survived in that climate. Today, beardies like this one are bred in captivity here in the US.\n#Person3#: Okay. And, so what are some of the essential things to know when getting a bearded dragon? I mean, can you raise one as a family pet?\n#Person2#: Bearded dragons make a great family pet and are very docile creatures.\n#Person1#: Yeah, this one seems quite friendly.\n#Person2#: You just need to know how to care for them.\n#Person1#: Well, what are some of the things you should keep in mind?\n#Person2#: First, you need to have the right supplies: some kind of enclosure ...\n#Person1#: Like, like a cage or something like that.\n#Person2#: Yeah. [Okay] A full spectrum fluorescent light bulb and a basking lamp [Okay], branches and rocks to climb on and bask on, a food or water dish, and something to line bottom of the cage.\n#Person1#: Okay, well, let's get down to some the basics. What are the dietary needs of a bearded dragon? It sounds like a very carnivorous beast. Perhaps, uh, they eat fiery Mexican tacos or something like that.\n#Person4#: No, bearded dragons are omnivores...\n#Person1#: Now, Omnivores? What exactly is that?\n#Person2#: Uh, creatures that eat insects, vegetable, and greens, the leafy parts of plants and their stems.\n#Person1#: Okay. You mean like, for example, carrots or something like that for example. [Yeah] Okay.\n#Person2#: Young dragons like Bert can be fed small crickets twice a day, along with some greens and shredded vegetables. [Okay.] And then as your dragon grows, you can increase the amount of greens and vegetables. [Alright.] And you can also dust the vegetables and insects with a calcium supplement to promote bone growth.\n#Person1#: Okay, and what about water? Uh, what kind of needs do they have for that?\n#Person2#: Well, since bearded dragons traditionally live in arid regions, they obtain most of their water naturally from what they eat, so you have to be sure to feed them plenty of vegetables that serve as good carriers of water. [Okay.] You also spray them occasionally with a water bottle or provide them with a shallow water dish. Whatever you do, but sure to keep the cage dry, [Okay.] or else mold and bacteria can grow that could make your dragon sick. [Okay.], and finally, you mentioned about lighting earlier. What do you need exactly to keep your beardie happy and healthy?\n#Person5#: Having a full spectrum light and basking lamp are pretty key to raising healthy beardies. First, they need the simulated sunlight from the ultraviolet UV bulb ...\n#Person1#: Now, is that the full spectrum light that you mentioned? Okay.\n#Person2#: ... to absorb rays [Okay.], vital to the production of certain vitamins, [Okay.] and the high body temperatures of a basking light to aid in the digestive process.\n#Person1#: Now, what kinds of temperatures are you referring to when you talk about the basking area?\n#Person2#: Like ninety to a hundred degrees.\n#Person1#: Okay, and I don't think they need sun tan lotion, right? [No]. Okay, uh, so, perhaps then, I could put my beardie in an aquarium and just set him by the window which gets direct sunlight? Would that work?\n#Person2#: Well, actually, you can even take them outside two or three times a week in the direct sunlight; however, putting them in a glass aquarium with exposure to sunlight won't be viewed as a replacement for direct light or a UV bulb because the glass only filters out the sunlight they need.\n#Person1#: Wow! I didn't know there was so much to know about raising a pet like that. Well, thanks very much for joining us today, Joshua.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# welcomes Joshua to the Exotic Animal Kingdom show. Bearded dragons originated from the deserts of Australia, and this is one of several species that survived in that climate. Joshua tells the audience that raising bearded dragons needs to prepare some kind of enclosure, a full spectrum fluorescent light bulb and a basking lamp, branches and rocks, a food or water dish, and something to line the bottom of the cage. Bearded dragons are omnivores and can be fed by insects, vegetables, and greens, the leafy parts of plants, and their stems. People should keep the cage dry. They need the simulated sunlight from the ultraviolet (UV) bulb and ninety to a hundred degrees of a basking light to aid in the digestive process.","topic":"bearded dragons"}
{"fname":"train_2907","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have we agreed where we're going to meet John on Sunday?\n#Person2#: Well, I talked to the others and nobody seemed to have any idea where they wanted to go.\n#Person1#: I thought we were going to that restaurant.., what was it?\n#Person2#: ... the McDonald's at the end of Beijing Road--I suggested it a long time ago.\n#Person1#: Well--I think we should agree on that.\n#Person2#: OK, shall I phone the others now?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. It is better for me to do that!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree to meet John at a McDonald's. #Person1# will phone the others.","topic":"meet at McDonald's"}
{"fname":"train_2908","dialogue":"#Person1#: When you write a novel, do you know where you're going, Dr. James?\n#Person2#: Yes, you must, really, if you're writing the classical detective story, because it must be so carefully plotted and so carefully clued. I have schemes. I have charts. I have diagrams. It doesn't mean to say I always get it right, but I do plan before I begin writing. But what is so fascinating is how a book changes during the process of writing. It seems to me that creative writing is a process of revelation, really, rather than of creativity in the ordinary sense.\n#Person1#: When you're planning the basic structure, do you like to go away to be sure that you're by yourself?\n#Person2#: I need to be by myself certainly, absolutely. I can't even bear anybody else in the house. I don't mind much where I am as long as I've got enough space to write, but I need to be completely alone.\n#Person1#: Is that very important to you?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I've never been lonely in all my life.\n#Person1#: How extraordinary! Never?\n#Person2#: No, never.\n#Person1#: You're very lucky. Someone once said that there's a bit of ice at the heart of every writer.\n#Person2#: Yes. I think this is true. The writer can stand aside from experience and look at it, watch it happening. There is this 'detachment' and I realize that there are obviously experiences which would overwhelm everyone. But very often, a writer can appear to stand aside, and this detachment makes people feel there's a bit of ice in the heart.","summary":"Dr. James tells #Person1# that he plans before he begins writing and he needs to be completely alone, but he doesn't mind where he is. He thinks that creative writing is a process of revelation. He agrees that there's a bit of ice at the heart of every writer.","topic":"a writer's opinion"}
{"fname":"train_2909","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jenny, I've heard you want to be a reporter.\n#Person2#: Yes. I do. Tony, you've been an editor at The Readers' Digest for years - could you introduce me to any reporters in your company?\n#Person1#: Sure. I'll introduce you to Henry. He reports on a number of topics,so he can give you advice on how to deal with a variety of topics.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: And I'll also introduce you to Sam. He's very good at writing story details.\n#Person2#: That's great. Anyone else?\n#Person1#: Let me think...David is a great reporter,too. He is a really pleasant man. I think he can give you some good advice on how to deal with anybody you might meet.\n#Person2#: Great. When can I meet them?","summary":"Jenny wants to be a reporter. Tony will introduce Jenny to Henry, Sam, and David, who are reporters from The Readers' Digest.","topic":"reporters"}
{"fname":"train_2910","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like a room for tonight, please?\n#Person2#: Single or double?\n#Person1#: Single.\n#Person2#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person1#: No, I don't.\n#Person2#: Okay, we still have some rooms available.\n#Person1#: I'd like a private bath, if possible.\n#Person2#: All right. Room 128.\n#Person1#: What's the price of the room?\n#Person2#: $ 26.5 a day.\n#Person1#: Fine. I'll take it.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# have a single room with a private bath for tonight.","topic":"a single room"}
{"fname":"train_2911","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Louise, where can I get some lunch around here?\n#Person2#: There are several places. What would you like to eat?\n#Person1#: I'd really like a cheeseburger and some French fries.\n#Person2#: Well, there's a coffee shop on the next corner. It serves good food.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll try it. Can I get you something?\n#Person2#: No, I think I'll come with you. I'm longing for a nice salad.\n#Person1#: Do you often have lunch at this coffee shop?\n#Person2#: No, I usually bring my lunch from home and eat at my desk.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get some lunch. Louise recommends a coffee shop and they will go there together.","topic":"a coffee shop"}
{"fname":"train_2912","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen my school bag, Mom? I've been looking for it everywhere.\n#Person2#: I hope you didn't leave it in school. You never know where you put your things. When did you last see it?\n#Person1#: Last night before I went to bed, I think. I remember putting it on the desk.\n#Person2#: Really? If you put it there, it should still be there. No one has been to your room. So it must be here somewhere.\n#Person1#: Yes, but where? That's what I want to know. Oh, dear, it's about the time for the school bus.\n#Person2#: Hey, what's that under your blanket at the foot of your bed?","summary":"#Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s school bag. #Person2# asks #Person1# that when #Person1# last saw the school bag. Then #Person2# finds it under the blanket.","topic":"the school bag"}
{"fname":"train_2913","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry I was late for class today, Dr. Simpson.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll let it go this time. But you saw it disturbed the rest of the class.\n#Person1#: Yes, I realized that. I won't let it happen again.","summary":"#Person2# promises Dr. Simpson won't be late for class.","topic":"late for class"}
{"fname":"train_2914","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's nice and quiet here, away from the dust and noise of city. And our apartments are new and well-furnished.\n#Person2#: It's a good place except it is a bit far from the place where we work. Anyway, I'll talk with my husband tonight and give you a call tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# promotes their apartments. #Person2# will discuss with #Person2#'s husband.","topic":"a good place"}
{"fname":"train_2915","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why you don't like going to the cinema?\n#Person2#: Well, there are too many problems. For example, when a film is popular, the cinema is rather crowded.\n#Person1#: Is that all?\n#Person2#: No, the worst is the people - children running up and down, people chatting endlessly, and so on. So, I'd rather stay home and wait to see the films when they are shown on TV.\n#Person1#: Then you may see the films a bit later than other people.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I'll be more comfortable in the quietness of my living room.\n#Person1#: Well, I prefer seeing films at the cinema as soon as they come out.","summary":"#Person2# prefers watching films at home rather than the cinema because of the crowdedness and annoying people. #Person1# is the opposite.","topic":"cinema"}
{"fname":"train_2916","dialogue":"#Person1#: Want to meet for lunch this Saturday? \n#Person2#: Sorry, I can't. I am busy. \n#Person1#: What are you doing? \n#Person2#: I always do volunteer work on the first Saturday of every month. \n#Person1#: What kind of volunteer work? \n#Person2#: I help out at the children's hospital. I help plan activities. \n#Person1#: Oh, yeah? \n#Person2#: Yes, it's exciting. This month we are doing crossword puzzles. ","summary":"#Person2# cannot meet #Person1# this Saturday because #Person2# volunteers at the children's hospital.","topic":"volunteer work"}
{"fname":"train_2917","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've never seen such a mess! \n#Person2#: All our precious possessions. I just don't care any more. \n#Person1#: Yes, but we ought to do something. \n#Person2#: When I think of it! ! That man! \n#Person1#: If I could lay my hands on him! \n#Person2#: I'd roast him over a slow fire. I'd . . . ! \n#Person3#: Good morning. You'd what? \n#Person2#: You! \n#Person3#: What's the matter? \n#Person1#: What are you doing here? \n#Person3#: Good God! What's happened? \n#Person1#: What are you doing here? \n#Person3#: How do you mean? . . . You had a robbery. \n#Person1#: That's right. \n#Person3#: Oh, I see! And you thought I'd done it! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have been robbed and they thought #Person3# had done it. But #Person3# doesn't know what happened and greets them.","topic":"a robbery"}
{"fname":"train_2918","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob! Your eyes look bloodshot. Did you not sleep well? \n#Person2#: I had a drop too much last night. I attended a banquet given by a Chinese colleague of mine. And it was startling for me to find that people are forced to drink against their will on a Chinese table. \n#Person1#: you have it right. Alcohol is a medium for communicating emotion in China. Drinking with business partners or would-be friends is a way of solidifying friendship, especially in Northern China. \n#Person2#: I just felt embarrassed if I refused to drink when people toasted to me. But if I keep gulping down one cup after another, I'm afraid I would feel unfit or sick. \n#Person1#: you lose face by refusing to drink, and the host might think you refuse to give him face. The right thing to do seems to be drinking yourself into incoherence until you throw up. This will endear you \n#Person2#: a few guys even threw a drunken fit last night, crying hoarsely and bawling whole heaps of nonsense that I never understood. \n#Person1#: then he must be opening his heart to the friends. In a word, as long as you demonstrate a rediness to drink more in spite of already suffering extreme discomfort, no one will jeer at you. \n#Person2#: I got you. Next time. I'll perface a toast with a statement like 'I can't drink any more' and then drink anyway. ","summary":"Bob drank too much last night. #Person1# tells him that alcohol is a medium for communicating emotion in China, the host might think Bob refuses to give him face if Bob refuses to drink. Bob will demonstrate a readiness to drink more in spite of already suffering extreme discomfort.","topic":"drink culture"}
{"fname":"train_2919","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't give you a tour now I'm afraid. I have to stay here at the help desk since all the other librarians are very busy now. But I can show you a few places in the library here on this map.\n#Person2#: That would be helpful.\n#Person1#: OK. So we are here at the help desk, next to the service desk, where you go to borrow and return books. You can borrow up to 10 books each time.\n#Person2#: Yes, I see.\n#Person1#: Opposite the service desk is the training room, which is used by library staff to give training to staff and students on how to use the computer systems. The entrance to that room is round the other side.\n#Person2#: Is the training room beside the quiet room?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right, with that entrance round the front too. It's important to remember that all mobile phones must be switched off in the quiet room.\n#Person2#: Of course, and what about books? Where can I find the books for my geography course?\n#Person1#: If you walk past the service desk, turn right...no, sorry, turn left, and continue on past the history section and biology section, you'll find the geography section. You should be able to find all the books you need there.","summary":"#Person1# shows a few places in the library to #Person2# on a map. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to switch off the mobile phone in the quiet room. #Person1# tells #Person2# where to find books for the geography course.","topic":"in the library"}
{"fname":"train_2920","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mike, good to have you back. You look exhausted.\n#Person2#: Hi, Mary. Yeah. I'm totally beat. I can barely keep my eyes open.\n#Person1#: Was it a rough trip?\n#Person2#: Well, it was actually pretty productive. But all the flying really got to me.\n#Person1#: Oh, jet lag.\n#Person2#: Yep. I flew from Beijing to Boston for a meeting and then got on a plane to go to the trade fair in Frankfurt. Then back to Beijing before catching a train back here to Shanghai.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's a lot of traveling. No wonder you're exhausted.\n#Person2#: The worst thing was adjusting to the time zones. It's so hard to get used to the difference.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it's hard. You know jet lag only hits if you travel east west or west east. You could fly from Germany to Cape Town in South Africa and you wouldn't feel a thing.\n#Person2#: Right, because it's all in the same time zone. Unfortunately for me, all my travel was between different time zones. I've got to say, I'm really suffering. Why is jet lag so nasty?\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. Well, you'll be OK once you get some rest.","summary":"Mike tells Mary that all the flying makes him exhausted and it is very hard to get used to the difference between different time zones. Mary suggests that Mike gets some rest.","topic":"jet lag"}
{"fname":"train_2921","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have been having a lot of trouble managing my time. I always forget my test and homework, due dates and I can never find the right notes I need. I heard that you're really organized. Do you think you could help me?\n#Person2#: Sure, I'd be happy to help. First of all, you need to get a planner, like this one. It's a small notebook in calendar where you can write down all the important dates you need to remember. Then you should create some sort of filing system to organize your notes. I use different colored files to keep the papers for my different classes.\n#Person1#: Wow, those are great ideas. Do you think I could take a look at your planner and files? Thank you so much, I'm definitely going to take this advice.","summary":"#Person1# always forgets the test and homework. #Person2# advises #Person1# to get a planner to write down the important dates and create a system to organize the notes.","topic":"time management"}
{"fname":"train_2922","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, when is your flight to Athens?\n#Person2#: Sunday. Why?\n#Person1#: Would you be able to come over on Saturday night?\n#Person2#: Yes, I should have finished packing by then.\n#Person1#: My friends will give me a graduation party.\n#Person2#: Terrific.\n#Person1#: I'll pick you up.\n#Person2#: That isn't necessary.\n#Person1#: My dad will let me borrow the car.\n#Person2#: Oh, well. That would be very nice.\n#Person1#: About 8 o'clock.\n#Person2#: 8 o'clock is fine.\n#Person1#: Great. It's a date.\n#Person2#: Who's going to be there?\n#Person1#: Just my friend Peter and a few kids from school.\n#Person2#: I'm going to miss all of you. You've been like a second family to me while in New York.\n#Person1#: We're going to miss you.\n#Person2#: Maybe you could come to visit me in Greece.\n#Person1#: I'm counting on it.\n#Person2#: Wonderful.","summary":"#Person2# will fly to Athens on Sunday and #Person1# invites #Person2# to come to #Person1#'s graduation party on Saturday night. They will miss each other.","topic":"a graduation party"}
{"fname":"train_2923","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dear, have you bought the drinks for the children?\n#Person2#: I'm going to the post office later. I'll go to the supermarket on the way home and get some. I don't think we need anything else, do we?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm not sure we have enough food. You know my cousins always eat everything when they come round?\n#Person2#: That's ok, I think we've got everything we need.\n#Person1#: Good, if you could get started with the housework now. I'll get started with the cooking. I don't want to leave everything until the last minute.\n#Person2#: Well, there isn't much to do actually, I cleaned and tidied the living room this morning. Oh, and remember, you'll have to collect my mom from the train station tomorrow. My car is in the garage.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I haven't forgotten.","summary":"#Person1# reminds #Person2# to buy some drinks for the children. #Person1# suggests #Person2# start doing the housework and #Person1# will start cooking. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to collect #Person2#'s mom.","topic":"preparation"}
{"fname":"train_2924","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lydia, have you ever been to China?\n#Person2#: Yes, I went to Beijing a few years ago. I attended university there for a year and then returned to Liverpool. So are you in university now?\n#Person1#: No. I just graduated from high school.\n#Person2#: Are you planning on going to university?\n#Person1#: Yes, my dream is to get into a good university, but I don't know which university I should go to.\n#Person2#: Have you applied anywhere yet?\n#Person1#: Yes, I've applied to Leeds University and Manchester University. I've been accepted into both of them, but I haven't decided which one to go to yet.\n#Person2#: Which one has more interesting courses?\n#Person1#: I think the courses at Leeds University or more interesting, but I think I would be able to get a better job if I graduated from Manchester University.\n#Person2#: Have you applied for a scholarship?\n#Person1#: Not yet.\n#Person2#: I think that you should apply for a scholarship to both universities. You should go to the one that offers you a scholarship. You know, receiving a scholarship can really help you a lot. You won't have to work part time with a scholarship. You can spend more time on your study.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. Thanks for your suggestions.","summary":"Lydia tells #Person2# that she attended a university in Beijing and then returned to Liverpool. #Person1# has been accepted into Leeds University and Manchester University. Lydia thinks #Person1# should apply for a scholarship to both Universities and go to the one offering a scholarship.","topic":"choose a university"}
{"fname":"train_2925","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to book a holiday.\n#Person1#: Florida is very popular, you can do lots of things there.\n#Person2#: Isn't it very busy in summer?\n#Person1#: It is all year, but there are lots of hotels.\n#Person2#: I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: Well, what about a holiday center in Sardinia? You can fly there easily and this year, the price is only going to be 450 euros a week.\n#Person2#: That sounds more interesting, I'm going to have to talk to my friend first.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Give me a call when you've decided.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# book a holiday. #Person2# thinks Florida is busy, #Person1# then suggests Sardinia. #Person2# will talk to #Person2#'s friend.","topic":"book a holiday"}
{"fname":"train_2926","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you guys doing?\n#Person2#: Can't you see? We're making paper airplanes.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I see that, but what are you doing with them?\n#Person2#: We're flying them, of course.\n#Person1#: Out of the window?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: That isn't right. You shouldn't throw paper out of the window near the land on the street and someone will have to pick it up. You're just making the street dirtier than it already is.\n#Person2#: No, we aren't. First of all, we're not throwing the airplanes out. We're making them fly. And second, most of our planes aren't going on the street.\n#Person1#: Where are they going?\n#Person2#: See that building across the street from us? We are sending them on to the roof of that building. We've already gotten more than 50 on there.\n#Person1#: You're going to get in trouble.\n#Person2#: Only if you tell mom and dad.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they are making paper airplanes to send them on to the roof of the building across the street. #Person1# thinks they will be in trouble.","topic":"fly paper airplanes"}
{"fname":"train_2927","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice to see you Alice, come in, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you Tom, but I am afraid not now, I come only to return the book borrowed from you.\n#Person1#: Wonderful I've been waiting for you a long time and longing to know, what you think of it?\n#Person2#: It is very interesting and I've learned a lot from it.\n#Person1#: Well, so it is with me.\n#Person2#: Oh sorry, I can't go on talking about it with you any longer.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter, better stay here for another 10 minutes.\n#Person2#: No, I'll go and buy some food in the shop, and I have to say goodbye to you.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"Alice comes to return the book to Tom. Tom wants to talk with her but Alice has to go.","topic":"have a talk"}
{"fname":"train_2928","dialogue":"#Person1#: What seems to be the matter?\n#Person2#: I just can't sleep well, doctor.\n#Person1#: I see. And how long have you had this problem?\n#Person2#: Oh, for about 2 weeks now.\n#Person1#: 2 weeks? Do you have headaches?\n#Person2#: Sometimes.\n#Person1#: Fever?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Are you having any family problems?\n#Person2#: No, not really. We all get along pretty well.\n#Person1#: And how about work?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been working a lot lately. More than 11 hours a day.\n#Person1#: Maybe you should take a vacation and just rest for a few days.\n#Person2#: Well, I can't right now. We're in the middle of some important business.\n#Person1#: Yes, I understand. But you really need to slow down. You're going to kill yourself if you go on like this.","summary":"#Person2# cannot sleep well and has headaches. #Person2# has been working a lot lately. #Person1# suggests #Person2# should rest for a few days.","topic":"have a rest"}
{"fname":"train_2929","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about your grades of study?\n#Person2#: I have been doing quite well. As reach 90 % and Bs reach 100 %. And I ' Ve received Scholarship two times.\n#Person1#: Besides your major, do you know some in other fields?\n#Person2#: Yes. To develop my knowledge, I studied Economics, Business Administration and Accountingthrough self-study. Nowadays, I have passed three courses on CPA.\n#Person1#: Have you ever been a student cadre?\n#Person2#: Yes. I used to be the monitor of my class.\n#Person1#: Did it affect you much?\n#Person2#: It ' s a very important experience for me. First, it improved my organizing ability, and let me understand how to resolve a problem in the overall perspective instead of my own perspective. Second, it let me know how to cooperate in harmony with people who I like or dislike.\n#Person1#: In your spare time, do you have any part time jobs?\n#Person2#: Yes, I used to work as an assistant lawyer for Tienda Law Office.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s grades of study, #Person2#'s knowledge outside #Person2#'s major, #Person2#'s experience of being the class monitor, and working experience.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_2930","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I ' m making a deposit today.\n#Person1#: Cash or check?\n#Person2#: I would like to deposit a check.\n#Person1#: You need to sign the back.\n#Person2#: Okay. Here you go.\n#Person1#: Would you like cash back?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would.\n#Person1#: How much?\n#Person2#: Let me get $ 150 back.\n#Person1#: Here you go.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Have a good one.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to deposit a check and get $150 back.","topic":"depositing a check"}
{"fname":"train_2931","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon.\n#Person2#: My goodness! It ' s the afternoon? Doesn ' t the time fly! Do come in and sit down.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: What ' s the time? My watch has stopped.\n#Person1#: It ' s half past twelve.\n#Person2#: When do you have lunch?\n#Person1#: From one to two.\n#Person2#: What do you normally eat?\n#Person1#: We usually go to the cafeteria.\n#Person2#: Oh, it ' s time to have lunch now.\n#Person1#: let ' s go together.","summary":"#Person2#'s watch has stopped and asks #Person1# the time. They will have lunch together.","topic":"time for lunch"}
{"fname":"train_2932","dialogue":"#Person1#: ( At the MET station ) Hurry up! We are running late for school.\n#Person2#: Let's take the MET. lt's faster and cheap.\n#Person1#: Which line should we take if we go to Danshui?\n#Person2#: We should take the red line. Let's get the tickets at the automatic vending Machine.\n#Person1#: How much money should I insert in the slot?\n#Person2#: 5o dollars. Later you have to place your ticket near the sensor.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: It's so crowded. All the seats are taken. Let's go there. There is a seat over there.\n#Person1#: It's a priority seat. We can not sit there. We should give the seats to those eld, pregnant and disabled people.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you are right. Let's stand. It takes only about 20 minutes.\n#Person1#: If we go to Danshui in the morning on A weekday, we are sure to have seats since it's not during rush hour.\n#Person2#: Anyway, we are arriving at Danshui soon. I can't wait to watch the beautiful sunset.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are in a hurry to go to school. #Person2# suggests taking the MET and gives #Person1# instructions on taking the MET.","topic":"taking the MET"}
{"fname":"train_2933","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need something to eat, please.\n#Person2#: Tell me what you're hungry for.\n#Person1#: I feel like champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare.\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, we're out of filet mignon at the moment. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?\n#Person1#: Well, I prefer filet, but porterhouse is good, too.\n#Person2#: Perhaps I could interest you in chocolate-covered strawberries with the champagne?\n#Person1#: Just the champagne will be fine, thank you.\n#Person2#: You'll see this charge on your amenities account.\n#Person1#: That's fine.\n#Person2#: It won't be long until your food is delivered. I know you'll enjoy it.","summary":"#Person1# is ordering the food. #Person2# tells #Person1# they are out of filet mignon and suggests the porterhouse. #Person1# agrees to change it.","topic":"ordering food"}
{"fname":"train_2934","dialogue":"#Person1#: Uncle Ben, how did the Forbidden City get this name?\n#Person2#: Well, in the feudal society, emperors had supreme power, so his residence was certainly a forbidden palace.\n#Person1#: His residence? You mean the whole palace?\n#Person2#: Yes. The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was for the emperor to exercise his power over the nation, and the northern part, or the Inner Court was for his royal family.\n#Person1#: Oh, unbelievable. This was too luxurious.\n#Person2#: Even the whole country belonged to him. That's why he is called the emperor.\n#Person1#: OK, then. I love these unique structured towers with the delicate carvings on them. It's really artistic.\n#Person2#: Yeah, the buildings and designs of the Forbidden City are the peak of Chinese traditional architecture, not only scientific but also suitable for living.\n#Person1#: I agree. It's definitely a product of wisdom. Well, why were those small animal sculptures placed on the tops of the buildings?\n#Person2#: Some of them are mascots and some are symbols of power.\n#Person1#: Why are there so many yellow things? Is yellow the lucky color in China?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. In fact, yellow is the symbol of the royal family.\n#Person1#: Just like the pattern dragon, right?\n#Person2#: Exactly. Here is the Nine-dragon Screen.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's really fabulous. I wanna take a picture here.\n#Person2#: Sure, this will be a really good picture.","summary":"Ben introduces to #Person1# the origin of the name of the Forbidden City and its internal design. #Person1# thinks it unbelievable and luxurious. They also discuss the wisdom and power represented by the palace.","topic":"the Forbidden City"}
{"fname":"train_2935","dialogue":"#Person1#: Everyone wants to be financial lose kill. You must invest your savings if you planed to retire rich. I'm thinking about buying stocks. It can be a good investment if I can manage well. What do you say?\n#Person2#: I partly agree with you. Buying stocks is not difficult, but making money consistently from buying stock is very difficult. Even professionals don't find it easy, so be careful. Anyway, people like us need help with investing. Why not do some online research? There are data, reports and discussion forums to educate people on how to invest. In addition, you need to visit an established website that offers stock charts.\n#Person1#: Wow, you sound very professional.\n#Person2#: I just watched the investment TV program last weekend. It has become a very hot topic these days. Actually I am not even a beginner.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about buying stocks. #Person2# thinks it is hard to make money consistently in this way and suggests doing online research to learn about investing.","topic":"buying stocks"}
{"fname":"train_2936","dialogue":"#Person1#: hey, the new SOHO. How's everything going?\n#Person2#: everything's great. I've just returned from my office.\n#Person1#: your office? Aren't you a freelancer?\n#Person2#: sure I am. I work for myself, but I've rented a virtual office at an office building in the downtown area.\n#Person1#: a virtual office?\n#Person2#: yeah, an office that runs efficiently by using nothing other than online communication technologies. I pay the rent and share office services with others in the same building.\n#Person1#: what kind of services do they offer?\n#Person2#: a separated office, internet access, phone services, fax services, mail & courier services, and almost everything you have in a conventional office.\n#Person1#: sounds fun. what else?\n#Person2#: I get a business address at an expensive location, and I can share the receptionist and secretary with other offices in the same floor.\n#Person1#: oh, that helps a lot to promote your corporate image.\n#Person2#: you bet it!","summary":"#Person2# has rented a virtual office and introduces its benefits to #Person1#. It has almost everything in a conventional office and helps to promote the corporate image.","topic":"freelancer's work address"}
{"fname":"train_2937","dialogue":"#Person1#: How wonderful it is to be in love! It's love at first sight! Oh. he's my Romeo!\n#Person2#: Hey, Julie. How's it going?\n#Person1#: Oh, Mary. You've surprised me!\n#Person2#: Who were you talking to?\n#Person1#: Um, I was just thinking aloud.\n#Person2#: You look so happy. I see a twinkle in your eyes.\n#Person1#: Come off it, Mary.\n#Person2#: Oh, you have a crush on someone, don't you? Maybe those are wedding bells in your eyes!\n#Person1#: You certainly do like teasing me, Mary. Well I'm in love with someone. The question is, how do I get his attention?\n#Person2#: Well, that's easy. Walk up to him and kiss him.\n#Person1#: I guess I asked the wrong person.","summary":"Julie is in love with someone and asks Mary how to get his attention, but Mary doesn't give any advice that Julie thinks applicable.","topic":"in love"}
{"fname":"train_2938","dialogue":"#Person1#: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful!\n#Person2#: Autumn is the best season in Beijing, you know.\n#Person1#: Yes, I can see. The summer heat is over, and the winter cold is still far away.\n#Person2#: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year?\n#Person1#: Autumn is also very nice in Washington.\n#Person2#: Is it very cold in winter there?\n#Person1#: No, it isn't. But sometimes it snows a lot in winter.\n#Person2#: Does it rain a lot in summer there?\n#Person1#: Oh yes! Sometimes it rains very heavily. How about here in Beijing?\n#Person2#: There's a lot of rain in summer, but it seldom rains in autumn.\n#Person1#: I feel it's rather dry here.\n#Person2#: That's true. Many people from the south don't like the weather here.\n#Person1#: Are you from the south?\n#Person2#: No, I'm from the north. I was born in Beijing, actually.\n#Person1#: I see. so this is your hometown?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the weather. They agree that autumn in Beijing is beautiful. #Person1# also tells #Person2# what the weather is like in different seasons in Washington.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_2939","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mary. What's the matter with you? You look upset.\n#Person2#: My friend and I was argued with each other. For this, I'm very sad. Because I don't want to lose this friend.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. Please don't be sad.\n#Person2#: Thank you, but I really want to relax myself. I'm very sorry.\n#Person1#: OK. Don't let it get to you. Goodbye.","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# she feels upset because of an argument with her friend.","topic":"feeling upset"}
{"fname":"train_2940","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John! I haven't seen you for ages.\n#Person2#: Hi! Yes, it's been a long time. I'm really glad to see you.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to see you, too. How'Ve you been?\n#Person2#: Just fine. How is everything with you?\n#Person1#: Not bad. I finally bought a house. It's an old one, but built really solid. It is close to here. Do you want to come over for lunch?\n#Person2#: I'd like that, but I'm flying home this afternoon, and I told my parents I'd meet them at the airport for lunch.\n#Person1#: OK, next time you're here.\n#Person2#: That's a deal.\n#Person1#: I heard that you moved to Florida.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm in Titusville. The space shuttle is launched from near there. I'Ve seen a lot of space shuttle launches.\n#Person1#: Tell me more.\n#Person2#: The shuttle launches are beautiful. I saw one that took off at midnight. The whole sky got bright.\n#Person1#: Sounds great!\n#Person2#: I'm pretty happy living there.\n#Person1#: I want to see Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, and Weeki-Watchee Springs.\n#Person2#: I'Ve been to all of them.\n#Person1#: I'm jealous. I'Ve never been to Florida.\n#Person2#: The Sunshine State certainly is worth visiting. Come down for a vacation sometime. I'll take you to Disney World.\n#Person1#: That sounds great! I'll take you up on that invitation.\n#Person2#: I hope you do. And keep in touch, OK?\n#Person1#: I sure will.\n#Person2#: Here's my business card. Send me an email once in a while.\n#Person1#: Count on it. And here's my card. Don't hesitate to call me anytime.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'd better get going. I don't want to be late for lunch. Mom would worry.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm really glad we bumped into each other. Have a good trip.\n#Person2#: Take good care of yourself, Mary.\n#Person1#: I will. Good-bye.\n#Person2#: Bye-bye!","summary":"Mary and John haven't seen each other for a long time. They share how they are getting on recently. John moves to Florida and describes the shuttle launches he has seen. Mary is jealous and John invites her for a vacation visit and they exchange business cards.","topic":"recent development"}
{"fname":"train_2941","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any year-end benefits?\n#Person2#: I don't know till now.\n#Person1#: I just saw a piece of news, that a group of white color workers hold a flour war in the office because of dissatisfaction of the year-end benefits.\n#Person2#: Why they hold a flour war?\n#Person1#: They got rice, flour and oil as presents, while the leadership got 1000 yuan shopping card.\n#Person2#: They are not feeling satisfied?\n#Person1#: It is said that the presents they got value less than 200 yuan, and it is no use for them at all, because they don't cook by themselves.\n#Person2#: But how guilty to waste food!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the flour war in the office because of some workers' dissatisfaction of the year-end benefits.","topic":"flour war"}
{"fname":"train_2942","dialogue":"#Person1#: After probation, you'll find that our silk products feels more comfortable than others.\n#Person2#: How about this product selling from last month on?\n#Person1#: It's selling like hot cakes, and we have lots of regulars now. Would you like to place a trial order?\n#Person2#: Am. Well, can I have a try of the sample free of charge?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have the free samples for customers. And you can have a try.\n#Person2#: Thank you. We'll order once we try the sample.\n#Person1#: Please wait a moment and fill out the order form. And we'll send you our sample.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# recommends #Person1#'s silk products to #Person2# and #Person2# wants to try some samples first.","topic":"recommending silk products"}
{"fname":"train_2943","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I've got a letter here that I'd like to post.\n#Person2#: Yes, where's it to, madam?\n#Person1#: Well, the letter is going to a friend of mine in America and it's quite urgent. It really needs to be posted today, so here you are.\n#Person2#: You want to send it airmail, madam?\n#Person1#: I do want to send it airmail, yes.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to send a letter by airmail to America.","topic":"sending a letter"}
{"fname":"train_2944","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this the Friendship Hospital? Please send an ambulance to 68 Hu Nan Road.\n#Person2#: Is it urgent? Our ambulances are not enough to meet every call.\n#Person1#: Of course. It's urgent. I think the partient is suffering from acute appendicitis. He may die if not treated in time.\n#Person2#: All right, we'll come right away.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Where's the patient?\n#Person1#: He's there in the room. He's very ill.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. We'll put him in the stretcher. You are coming with us? Step in please.\n#Person1#: Carry him into the emergency ward. Here we are.\n#Person2#: Help the patient bathe and change his clothes, nurse. Then bring him into the operating room.\n#Person1#: I'm his guide. What's the trouble with him, doctor\n#Person2#: He had appendicitis, but is all right now that it was removed. He'll have to rest for a few weeks to recover.\n#Person1#: May I send food for him?\n#Person2#: No, outside food is not permitted.\n#Person1#: Can I come round to see him tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Yes. But first you must observe the visiting hours, It's from 2 to 5 p. m. By the way, consult the nurse before you enter the ward.\n#Person1#: Yes. Thank you.\n#Person2#: By the way, you can bring some flowers.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about him.\n#Person1#: When could I take care of him?\n#Person2#: Our nurse can take good care of him.","summary":"#Person1# calls for an ambulance because a patient is suffering from acute appendicitis. #Person2# comes and takes the patient to the hospital. The patient receives good treatment. #Person1# is allowed to come to see the patient.","topic":"patient with appendicitis"}
{"fname":"train_2945","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Casey, how are things going with the photos for the press kit?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'Ve been meaning to talk to you about that. I might need to ask for an extension on that deadline.\n#Person1#: You'Ve had over a month to get this finalized! Why are things delayed?\n#Person2#: Well, the thing is, we ran into a lot of problems. . .\n#Person1#: I'm not looking for excuses here. I just want to get this finished on time!\n#Person2#: I know, and I apologize for the delay. But some things were just beyond my control. I had trouble booking the photographer, and then Michael was sick for three weeks, so I couldn't include him in the photos, and the design team lost all the files, so I had to re-do the pictures.\n#Person1#: I'm not going to put this off any longer, Casey! I want those photos ASAP!","summary":"Casey apologizes for the delay in sending #Person1# photos. #Person1# doesn't want excuses and wants the photos as soon as possible.","topic":"delay"}
{"fname":"train_2946","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, tell me something of yourself.\n#Person2#: What would you like to know, Mr. Green?\n#Person1#: What working experience have you got?\n#Person2#: In 2004, I got a job in the sales department of a trading company near Guangzhou. I started a sales representative. A year later, I was promoted to the position of sales manager. I had that job ever since, which is just over a year now.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. Irene, can you tell me why you plan to quit being a sales manager to work here as my assistant? Don't you like your present job?\n#Person2#: Frankly, some part of it I enjoy very much, but I prefer something more professional. It happens that I have a friend working here in this company. She told me the export department was to recruit an assistant. I felt very excited at this news. That's why I'm here.","summary":"Mr. Green interviews Irene. Irene shares her previous working experience and the reasons why she quits being a sales manager to work as Mr. Green's assistant.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2947","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. I believe that this house is for sale.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: May I have a look at it please?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Come in.\n#Person1#: How long have you lived here?\n#Person2#: I have lived here for twenty years.\n#Person1#: Twenty years! That's a long time.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have been here since 1976.\n#Person1#: Then why do you want to sell it?\n#Person2#: Because I have just retired. I want to buy a small house in the country.\n#Person1#: How much does this house cost?\n#Person2#: 6850 pound.\n#Person1#: That's a lot of money!\n#Person2#: It's worth every penny of it.\n#Person1#: Well, I like the house, but I can't decide yet. My wife must see it first.\n#Person2#: Women always have the last word.","summary":"#Person2# wants to sell the house and tells #Person1# the reasons. #Person1# likes the house but cannot decide yet.","topic":"selling a house"}
{"fname":"train_2948","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to vote?\n#Person2#: I am so excited to be voting.\n#Person1#: Do you know who you're going to vote for?\n#Person2#: I am so impressed with the candidate I'm going to vote for.\n#Person1#: What's so great about him?\n#Person2#: I feel that he is very intelligent.\n#Person1#: Oh, really?\n#Person2#: Yes, and I agree with all his policies.\n#Person1#: That's good to hear.\n#Person2#: I think this man is going to be the next President.\n#Person1#: I hope so.\n#Person2#: I'm going to make sure and get my vote in.","summary":"#Person2# is excited about voting and believes #Person2#'s voting for the next President.","topic":"voting"}
{"fname":"train_2949","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shouldn't you already be in bed?\n#Person2#: I can't sleep. I'm really not all that tired.\n#Person1#: You need to get some rest, as you have to get up early in the morning.\n#Person2#: It's impossible for me to get to sleep right now.\n#Person1#: Just close your eyes, and try not to think.\n#Person2#: That really does not work for me.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter, you need to get some sleep.\n#Person2#: How about I tire myself out, and then fall asleep when I'm tired?\n#Person1#: Then you're not going to go to sleep.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll make sure and get to sleep in a little while.\n#Person1#: I want you in bed, right now, so sweet dreams.\n#Person2#: Fine. Sleep well yourself.","summary":"#Person2# can't sleep right now but #Person1# insists that #Person2# should go to sleep as #Person2# has to get up early tomorrow.","topic":"go to sleep"}
{"fname":"train_2950","dialogue":"#Person1#: Crown Hotel. Reservation Desk. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room at your hotel.\n#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, sir? We have single rooms, double rooms, suites and deluxe suites in our hotel.\n#Person2#: I'd like to book a single room with a bath from the afternoon of October 2nd to the morning of October 6th.\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: What is the rate, please?\n#Person1#: The current rate is $ 100 per night.\n#Person2#: What services come with that?\n#Person1#: For $ 100 you'll have a radio, a color television, a telephone and a major international newspaper delivered to your room every day.\n#Person2#: That sounds not bad at all. I'll take it.","summary":"#Person2# calls to book a single room in the Crown Hotel. #Person1# introduces the services included to him.","topic":"booking a room"}
{"fname":"train_2951","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for a job. Are you hiring?\n#Person1#: Yes, we are. What position are you looking for?\n#Person2#: Superintendent.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. The application for this position has closed.\n#Person2#: Do you have any other positions available?\n#Person1#: We have only one position open.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: Gas Meter Reader. This is a wonderful job for the right person, regular hours, no night shifts, no supervisor behind you, and good pay.\n#Person2#: Can I apply for it right now?\n#Person1#: Sure.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for a job as superintendent, but the application for it in #Person1#'s company has closed. #Person1# suggests another position.","topic":"job seeking"}
{"fname":"train_2952","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, now I'd like to find out more about your last job. I see you spent almost four years at the London Weekly, is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. To be honest, the first year was quite tough for me. I was really just treated more like an intern. I didn't have many responsibilities and I found it quite frustrating.\n#Person1#: So, what changed?\n#Person2#: Well slowly but surely I proved myself, and the new editor liked me so he promoted me to features writer.\n#Person1#: Wow, a real step up!\n#Person2#: Yes, I was responsible for restaurant and food reviews mostly. I spent 3 years in that position, but to be honest it wasn't an area of journalism I wanted to stay in long-term.\n#Person1#: I see, so why did you decide to leave finally?\n#Person2#: I just felt that the paper couldn't offer me any new opportunities. I really needed a more challenging role to be honest.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s previous working experience at the London Weekly and the reasons why #Person2# left.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2953","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many people are there in your family?\n#Person2#: My immediate family is quite small. It's just my older step-brother, my mom, my step-dad and me. How about you?\n#Person1#: I have a large family. I have three older sisters, my twin sister, a younger brother, and my parents.\n#Person2#: I didn't know you were a twin! Are you identical or fraternal?\n#Person1#: We're identical. I mean, we look exactly the same, but we complete opposites when it comes to everything else!\n#Person2#: Interesting. It must be great having a twin sister. Are you best friends, too?\n#Person1#: We used to be really close, but that all changed once she moved to Shanghai. How about your family? You didn't mention to your biological father.\n#Person2#: I don't know much about him. He died when I was just a baby. Even though I don't have a blood relationship with my step-father and step-brother, I consider them to be my real family.\n#Person1#: What about your step-brother's mother? Does he keep in touch with her?\n#Person2#: No, she also died when my step-brother was little. My mother and my step-father met each other shortly after my father died and became good friends. They ended up getting married a few years later.\n#Person1#: Sounds like it was ment to be.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# introduce their families to each other. #Person1# has an identical twin sister. #Person2# explains how #Person2#'s step-father and mother got married.","topic":"family members"}
{"fname":"train_2954","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! How can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: I want to take out a loan for school. What kind of interest rate do you offer?\n#Person1#: Do you qualify for any of the Federal loan programs?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I need to borrow some more money.\n#Person1#: Well. In that case we can offer you a private educational loan.\n#Person2#: What's the interest rate?\n#Person1#: It's 7. 2 %, fixed-rate loan.\n#Person2#: How do I go about taking it out?\n#Person1#: Just fill out this application. We can let you know right away if you qualify.\n#Person2#: All right, thank you!","summary":"#Person2# wants to take out a loan for school and #Person1# tells #Person2# how to apply for it.","topic":"loan for school"}
{"fname":"train_2955","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next time you buy veggies or fruits, have them bagged and weighed before you come here.\n#Person2#: Sorry. I didn't know.\n#Person1#: The total comes to US $ 65. 81. How will you pay today?\n#Person2#: I'm going to use my ATM card.\n#Person1#: Slide your card through the card ID pad and punch in your PIN.\n#Person2#: Done.\n#Person1#: One moment. Do you want to withdraw some cash while you're at it?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: Paper or plastic?\n#Person2#: Pardon me?\n#Person1#: Do you want paper or plastic bags for your groceries?\n#Person2#: Paper, please.","summary":"#Person2# buys some groceries and pays by #Person2#'s ATM card. #Person1# suggests that next time #Person2# should have them bagged and weighed before checking out.","topic":"paying for groceries"}
{"fname":"train_2956","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ow!\n#Person2#: What's the matter, Andy?\n#Person1#: I slipped and fell downstairs.\n#Person2#: Have you hurt yourself?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have. I think that I've hurt my back.\n#Person2#: Try and stand up. Can you stand up? Here. Let me help you.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Lucy. I'm afraid that I can't get up.\n#Person2#: I think that the doctor had better see you. I'll telephone Dr. Carter. The doctor says that he will come at once. I'm sure that you need an X-ray, Andy.","summary":"Andy fell downstairs and hurts himself. Lucy calls Dr. Carter for help.","topic":"falling downstairs"}
{"fname":"train_2957","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think I'm going to go to the market today.\n#Person2#: Do we need food?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I think so.\n#Person2#: What are you going to get?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure what we need.\n#Person2#: Maybe you should go and look in the refrigerator.\n#Person1#: Could you do it for me, and write out a list of things that we need?\n#Person2#: Just get the basics.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: You know. Get some eggs, milk, and bread.\n#Person1#: Just go and make a list for me, please.\n#Person2#: Fine, I'll go do that for you.","summary":"#Person1# is going to the market and asks #Person2# to make a shopping list.","topic":"buying the basics"}
{"fname":"train_2958","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm here for my appointment.\n#Person2#: What can I do for you today?\n#Person1#: I have an issue with my schedule.\n#Person2#: Tell me the problem.\n#Person1#: I have two classes on here that are at the same time.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see.\n#Person1#: Can you change that for me?\n#Person2#: Do you still want both classes?\n#Person1#: Yes, I would like to keep both classes.\n#Person2#: I'll try to change one to a different day.\n#Person1#: I would greatly appreciate that.","summary":"#Person1# has two classes that are at the same time. #Person2#'ll try to change one class to a different day.","topic":"changing the schedule"}
{"fname":"train_2959","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, Stella. This is Peter.\n#Person1#: Hi, Peter. Fancy hearing your voice! How are you?\n#Person2#: Couldn't be better. I'm planning atrip to Memphis with my family this summer.\n#Person1#: Great! I'd love to host you here. When are you coming?\n#Person2#: We'll leave Boston on June 20th, stay in St. Louis, Missouri for a week, and then fly to your city. We'd probably stay for five days with you and come back, for it's a two-week vacation.\n#Person1#: Is there anything special you'd like to do here?\n#Person2#: We'd love to explore Beale Street, the official home of the blues, where we'd listen to live music. We'd also like to visit Graceland, the popular museum in memory of Elvis Presley. But above all, we want to spend some time with you and your family.\n#Person1#: Of course! It's been ages since we metlast time. Let's have a dinner party in my garden.\n#Person2#: Lovely! Oh, could you find for us a hotel near where you live? It doesn't have to be big, but I can't stand noise at bedtime.\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: Thank you. See you soon.","summary":"Peter calls Stella and tells her he will visit her city, Memphis. Stella asks about his plan and will help to find a hotel for Peter and his family.","topic":"visiting friend"}
{"fname":"train_2960","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice to see you. I've come for a job interview.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. How did you find out about the job?\n#Person1#: I read your advertisement in the newspaper yesterday. So here I am.\n#Person2#: Good. Do you know about computers?\n#Person1#: Yes, I studied computer science in the university and later I worked in a computer company for a few years.\n#Person2#: Then what makes you think to come to this place?\n#Person1#: Well, I hope to find a better place for further development.\n#Person2#: Good. Please fill in this form. We'll inform you very soon.\n#Person1#: Thanks for your consideration.\n#Person2#: That's OK.","summary":"#Person2# interviews #Person1#. #Person1# introduces #Person1#'s education background and explains why #Person1# comes to this company.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_2961","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this picture! Is it the Great Pyramid?\n#Person2#: You've got it. I took many pictures of it.\n#Person1#: You mean you have been in Egypt? When did you go there?\n#Person2#: Last summer. It was so interesting.\n#Person1#: Tell me something about the Great Pyramid.\n#Person2#: It was very high, about 137 meters. The sides are as long as 230 meters.\n#Person1#: And it's very old?\n#Person2#: Yes, it has a long history of about 4500 years.\n#Person1#: Really? I can't believe it!\n#Person2#: Yes, seeing is believing. You must go and see it by yourself.\n#Person1#: It sounds nice. So Egypt is the place where I'm going to spend my next holiday.\n#Person2#: By the way, where did you spend your vacation last summer?\n#Person1#: I went to Japan and it's not so much fun.\n#Person2#: I bet you'll have great fun in Egypt.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s trip to Egypt and #Person2#'s impression of the Great Pyramid. #Person1# decides to spend #Person1#'s next vacation in Egypt.","topic":"the Great Pyramid"}
{"fname":"train_2962","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Uh, haven't we met before? You look so familiar.\n#Person2#: Yeah. We met on campus last week, [Yeah!] and you asked me the same question.\n#Person1#: Oh, oh really? I'm really sorry, but I'm terrible with names. But, but, but... Let me guess. It's Sherry, right?\n#Person2#: No, but you got the first letter right.\n#Person1#: I know, I know. It's on the tip of my tongue. Wait. Uh, Sandy, Susan. [Nope. So, was I that memorable?] Wait, wait. It's Sharon.\n#Person2#: You got it... and only on the fourth try.\n#Person1#: So, well, Sh..., I mean Sharon. How are you?\n#Person2#: Not bad. And what was your name?\n#Person1#: It's Ben, but everyone calls me B.J. And, uh, what do you do, Sh... Sharon?\n#Person2#: I'm a graduate student majoring in TESL.\n#Person1#: Uh, TESL... What's that?\n#Person2#: It stands for teaching English as a second language. I want to teach English to non-native speakers overseas.\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I'm pretty good at that English grammar. You know, verbs and adjectives, and uh... Hey, that's sound really exciting. And do you need some type of specific degree or experience to do that? I mean could I do something like that?\n#Person2#: Well, most employers overseas are looking for someone who has at least a Bachelor's degree and one or two years of experience. [Oh!] And what do you do? Are you a student on campus?\n#Person1#: Yeah, but, uh... I guess I'm mulling over the idea of going into accounting or international business, but I guess I'm leaning now towards a degree in marketing.\n#Person2#: Oh, uh,... Well, I have to run. I have a class in ten minutes.\n#Person1#: Oh, okay. And, uh, by the way, there's this, uh, dance on campus at the student center tonight, and I was wondering if you'd... you know... like to come along.\n#Person2#: Oh really? Well, perhaps...\n#Person1#: Okay, well, bye.","summary":"Ben has met Sharon before but doesn't remember her name. They talk about what they are learning currently. Sharon is a graduate student majoring in TESL and Ben is leaning towards a degree in marketing. Ben invites Sharon to a dance on campus at the student center tonight.","topic":"second meeting"}
{"fname":"train_2963","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Oh, good, you speak English.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I'm looking for a double room for the next three nights... with a bathroom.\n#Person2#: That's until Thursday?\n#Person1#: Yes, have you got one?\n#Person2#: Mm. We've got a double room for tonight and tomorrow night, but not for Thursday night.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear. Nothing for Thursday night?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not.\n#Person1#: Mm. And what about the price?\n#Person2#: 150 francs a night. That's for a double room without a bathroom. We're very full. We haven't got any more rooms with private bathrooms.\n#Person1#: Oh... no bathroom... Well, thanks anyway.","summary":"#Person1# wants a double room with a bathroom for the next three nights but finds there's no such a room left in #Person2#'s hotel.","topic":"booking a room"}
{"fname":"train_2964","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your exam is over, isn't it? Why aren't you cheerful?\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. It isn't that the questions were too hard, but I always feel uneasy when the exam doesn't seem to have much to do with the book.","summary":"#Person2# feels uneasy because the exam doesn't seem to have much to do with the book.","topic":"exam"}
{"fname":"train_2965","dialogue":"#Person1#: Whoa! This is a massive flea market! \n#Person2#: You're telling me! There are thousands of people here. \n#Person1#: And hundreds of booths-all filled with different kinds of stuff. \n#Person2#: This is almost like a Taiwanese night market! I can't believe it! \n#Person1#: You can't buy much more, Wei! You already have enough to fill two boxes to send back to Taiwan. \n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. OK. I'll just buy smallthings! ","summary":"#Person1# and Wei are in a massive flea market. #Person1# reminds Wei that Wei can't buy much more.","topic":"massive flea market"}
{"fname":"train_2966","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm hungry, let's go grab a bite to eat. \n#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things. \n#Person1#: Will you take long? \n#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise! \n#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour! I thought you said you were only going to get a few things! How long does it take you to pick out a lipstick and some nail polish! \n#Person2#: Are you crazy? You have no idea what you are talking about! Just for my eyes I have to get eye-liner, an eyelash curler, eye shadow, an eyebrow pencil and mascara. Then I need to get foundation, liq \n#Person1#: Whoa whoa whoa! Are you nuts? How much is all this going to cost? I'm looking at the price at each one of these little things and it's outrageous! This is basically a crayon! \n#Person2#: What about you? You spend as much or more money on your razors, after shave, cologne and gel! Not to mention how much you spend on clothes and. . . \n#Person1#: Fine! Get the stupid thirty dollar crayon! ","summary":"#Person1# complains that #Person2# has spent too much time picking up cosmetics which have outrageous prices. #Person2# argues that #Person1# also spends a lot on #Person1#'s stuff.","topic":"buying cosmetics"}
{"fname":"train_2967","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like swimming? \n#Person2#: Yes. Swimming is one of my most favorite sports,indoors or out-doors. \n#Person1#: Me too. Swimming is a very good exercise for health. It combines water, bath, sunbath, and air bath together. It promotes the growth and haleness of muscles, bone, viscera and nerve systems. \n#Person2#: I have never thought that swimming can bring us so many benefits. I only know that swimming in great waves and deep running water can train people's spirits,and enable people to be fearless of the hardships,dangers and difficulties and become brave and staunch. \n#Person1#: Have you ever swum in a river or a lake? \n#Person2#: Yes, but not always. However, I won't let it go if I have a chance. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about how they like swimming and the benefits of swimming.","topic":"swimming"}
{"fname":"train_2968","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's your business? \n#Person2#: Everything seems to be getting worse. I don't know what to do with it. \n#Person1#: Things are tough all over. You should never give up! \n#Person2#: But how can I prevent a deficit? \n#Person1#: I think you should make a thorough market investigation now. \n#Person2#: OK, OK. I'll do my best. \n#Person1#: I always consider you are such a guy who never gives up. \n#Person2#: I know life is not all roses, and I believe I will pull this through. \n#Person1#: Yeah, you can make it. ","summary":"#Person2#'s business doesn't go well. #Person1# suggests making a thorough market investigation and encourages #Person2#.","topic":"business issues"}
{"fname":"train_2969","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're a big fan of Andy Lau, aren't you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I've been got all his albums and most of his films on dvd. I adore him. He's my idol. \n#Person1#: How come you don't have all of his films on dvd? \n#Person2#: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays, especially the ones where he only played a bit part. \n#Person1#: I see. I'm sure you'll find them one day. I see you also have several poster of him. \n#Person2#: Yes. These posters are new. I bought them last week and put them up on my bedroom walls yesterday. \n#Person1#: Are you a member of his fan club? \n#Person2#: I was, but then I discovered you can find out everything for free on the internet, so I'm not a member now. \n#Person1#: Did you see the interview with Andy Lau in cosmopolitan magazine last month? \n#Person2#: Of course! I bought two copies. \n#Person1#: Two copies? One to keep and one to cut the pictures out of, right? ","summary":"#Person2# is a big fan of Andy Lau and shares with #Person1# how much #Person2# likes Andy Lau.","topic":"Andy Lau"}
{"fname":"train_2970","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Sunshine Trading Company. Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes. I want to apply for the accountant in your corporation and I think it is not beyond attainment. \n#Person1#: Great. Could you tell me something about cash control? \n#Person2#: Yes, of course. In accounting, cash means all items that are acceptable for depositing in a bank. ","summary":"#Person2# calls to apply for the accountant in #Person1#'s company.","topic":"accountant"}
{"fname":"train_2971","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, we ordered too much, may we take the food home?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Do we have to pay extra charge for that?\n#Person2#: No, you don't have to. It is free of charge.\n#Person1#: Well then, will you put this and that into doggy bags?\n#Person2#: Certainly, would you wait for a few minutes?\n#Person1#: Yes, thanks, would you give me another favor?\n#Person2#: Yes, what is it?\n#Person1#: Some more Chinese tea for us, please?\n#Person2#: Sure, I'll be back in a minute.","summary":"#Person1# wants to take the food home as they have ordered too much. #Person2# helps #Person1# to put the food into bags.","topic":"have food packaged"}
{"fname":"train_2972","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, your baby is so cute.\n#Person2#: She's cute, but I'm very tired. She never sleep. After I gave birth, she slept a lot. Now that she's older, she is awake all night.\n#Person1#: Does she cry a lot?\n#Person2#: Last week, she cried every night. At work, I feel tired all the time. I took her to the doctor and he said she was healthy.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's normal for babies to cry. You should hire a babysitter this weekend and sleep.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# her baby is cute but it is tiring to take care of the baby. #Person1# suggests hiring a babysitter.","topic":"baby"}
{"fname":"train_2973","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this one beside you your English teacher? She looks strict.\n#Person2#: Yes, but her teaching is very well organized and clear. We all like her very much.\n#Person1#: Who is this girl wearing glasses with dark hair?\n#Person2#: Oh, she's my best friend. Our class went on a spring outing to the seaside last month and we took it.","summary":"#Person2# introduces #Person2#'s English teacher and best friend in the picture to #Person1#.","topic":"picture"}
{"fname":"train_2974","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me can I ask you a few questions? I'm not going to take up too much of your time.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Well, how old are you?\n#Person2#: 16.\n#Person1#: Right. When you leave school do you think you'll get your own home away from your parents?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I'm sure I will.\n#Person1#: Do you think you'll get married in the next 5 years say?\n#Person2#: Probably but I certainly don't want children yet. I'm too young.\n#Person1#: OK, would you like to travel?\n#Person2#: I'd like to. But I don't think I will although I have a lot of time. Anyway, you certainly need money for that.\n#Person1#: Thanks very much.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#, who is 16, some questions about future home, marriage, and traveling.","topic":"asking questions"}
{"fname":"train_2975","dialogue":"#Person1#: You've packed so many clothes Ben.\n#Person2#: Well, it is a business trip, and the weather will be different everywhere I go.\n#Person1#: I suppose on Sunday you'll travel in your jeans.\n#Person2#: Yes, that on Monday I'm going to meet the company boss, so will need my suit then, I can't wear jeans.\n#Person1#: What is happening on Tuesday?\n#Person2#: I'm visiting a factory in the south so I've packed these gray trousers, they are light and I won't need a jacket. It'll be 35 degrees.\n#Person1#: Oh then you're in the mountains on Wednesday.\n#Person2#: Yes, a jacket will be warm enough. I've got my coat for that day.\n#Person1#: Are you taking a sweater as well?\n#Person2#: There was an room in the suitcase. On Thursday I'll be by the sea where we spent our honeymoon. So I'm taking my swim shorts.\n#Person1#: And what about Friday?\n#Person2#: I'm having lunch with some colleagues. I'll wear that blue shirt you bought me. Look here it is, under the suit.\n#Person1#: Oh good.","summary":"Ben is packing clothes for a business trip and tells #Person1# what he is going to wear for each day.","topic":"business trip clothes"}
{"fname":"train_2976","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, how's your job going?\n#Person2#: I've moved to a new office and it's a little far from where I live. Actually, I'm looking for a new job because the people there are very unfriendly.\n#Person1#: Oh, me too. I hate my job for I have to work overtime nearly every day.\n#Person2#: What kind of job are you looking for?\n#Person1#: I don't want to stay in the office anymore. Maybe I can work in the travel agency. How about you?\n#Person2#: I checked on the internet and I think an office job in a hotel near my home seems nice.","summary":"Both Mary and #Person1# are unsatisfied with their current jobs and are looking for new jobs.","topic":"changing a job"}
{"fname":"train_2977","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mike. I'm calling to ask if you'd like to come and have supper with us on Friday.\n#Person2#: The day after tomorrow? I'm afraid I won't be able to. I have to work overtime on Friday, or else I'll have to work this weekend.\n#Person1#: You work really hard. Then how about this Saturday evening?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I won't be able to make it then either. I promise Jenny I'd go to a movie with her this Saturday. How about this Sunday?\n#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, that would be fine. Let's make it this Sunday then.","summary":"#Person1# calls to invite Mike for supper on Friday or Saturday, but Mike can't make it. They finally decide to make it this Sunday.","topic":"supper"}
{"fname":"train_2978","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you know where the nearest subway station is?\n#Person2#: The nearest one is 10 minutes away on foot and it's the entrance to both line 5 and line 6, which one are you taking?\n#Person1#: I'm not so sure. I'm here on vacation.\n#Person2#: OK, where do you need to go then?\n#Person1#: I want to go to the M hotel.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's a long line 6, but it's 10:45. As I know line 6 stops running at 10:30 every night.\n#Person1#: OK. Do you know where it would be easier to get a taxi around here?\n#Person2#: It's really difficult to get a taxi around this area on a weekend night.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. What should I do?\n#Person2#: Wait, you can still take line 5. It runs until midnight on weekends.\n#Person1#: Does it have a stop near my hotel?\n#Person2#: No, but from Line 5 you can transfer onto line 1 which has a stop near the hotel and it runs until 11:45.\n#Person1#: That's great. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the M hotel by subway late at night.","topic":"showing the way"}
{"fname":"train_2979","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I would like to return this TV.\n#Person2#: Sure, do you have the receipt?\n#Person1#: Yeah here you go. Actually I also want to return this keyboard.\n#Person2#: Ok. may I ask what is the reason for returning these products?\n#Person1#: The TV flickers a lot when I am watching a movie and at times the image is not very clear.\n#Person2#: I see, and what about the keyboard?\n#Person1#: I spilled some coffee on it and now it won't work.\n#Person2#: I am sorry mam, but we can only exchange or refund defective products, we cannot take responsibility for misuse or damages.\n#Person1#: Fine! I don't know why they make these things so delicate anyways.","summary":"#Person1# wants to return a TV and a keyboard, but #Person2# will only refund the TV because the keyboard is damaged.","topic":"refund"}
{"fname":"train_2980","dialogue":"#Person1#: Operator. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to make a person-to-person call to Beijing, China. The number is 2135367 8, and I want to speak to Mr. Zhang.\n#Person1#: To Mr. Zhang in at 2135-3678?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: May I have your name and telephone number?\n#Person2#: My name is Luo Gang, and the phone number is 513-3284.\n#Person1#: Mr. Luo, will you hold the line, please - - - Mr. Luo, there is no Zhang at that number. Will you check the number again, please?\n#Person2#: What the number I gave you, operator?\n#Person1#: It's 2135-3678.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. should have been 2135-3668, not 3678. I've given you a wrong number.\n#Person1#: Are you sure this time?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: OK. Let me try again.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"Luo Gang calls the operator to speak to Mr. Zhang. Luo gives a number but corrects it after the operator tells him to check again.","topic":" call the operator"}
{"fname":"train_2981","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for some winter clothes. And I notice you have pre-season sale on all your winter apparel.\n#Person1#: Yes, everything is 25 % off.\n#Person2#: Do you have any skirt that will go with this sweater?\n#Person1#: Sure, we have both skirts and slacks that will go well with the sweater. I especially like this flowery skirt. It's very much in style this year.\n#Person2#: I don't think that shade of green will go with my complexion. Do you have any of those skirts in black or tan?\n#Person1#: Look on the rack to your right.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Just show me where the fitting rooms are now. I can't wait to try this on.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a skirt. #Person2# recommends a green skirt but #Person1# chooses to try on another one.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2982","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think is harder, reading or writing?\n#Person2#: Well, they're completely different. Reading is passive, and writing is active.\n#Person1#: I don't think I understand what you mean. Could you explain a little more?\n#Person2#: In reading you need to recognize language by seeing the words on the page and knowing what they are. In writing you have to produce language, you have to create your own words on a blank page.\n#Person1#: Oh, now I see what you mean. When you're reading, you are just looking, but when you are writing, you are actually doing something!\n#Person2#: A reading knowledge of a language is larger and different from a writing knowledge. Don't you think so?\n#Person1#: I think I see what you mean. I can read Shakespeare but I definitely can't write it.\n#Person2#: Exactly.\n#Person1#: So I have another question for you. What do you think is harder, speaking or understanding?\n#Person2#: They're both harder than reading or writing.\n#Person1#: In what way?\n#Person2#: Because they are direct communication with another person, and there's a time limit. This time limit is the most serious problem for foreigners, even for those who know lots of English.\n#Person1#: You are making me feel really discouraged.\n#Person2#: I'm not trying to discourage you. I'm trying to help you. You have to live with these difficulties. Isn't it better to know about them? The more you know about what you have to face, the better you'll do. I promise!","summary":"#Person1# raises some questions, #Person2# thinks reading is passive while writing is active, and speaking and understanding are both harder than reading and writing. #Person2#'s opinion discourages #Person1# but #Person2# hopes #Person1# will know more and do better.","topic":"study discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2983","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a nice tie you are wearing!\n#Person2#: Thank you. But does it really look all right?\n#Person1#: Certainly. It matches your suit perfectly.\n#Person2#: Then does it go well with my sweater?\n#Person1#: Yes. You look very smart today.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# admires the tie #Person2# is wearing, and #Person2# appreciates it.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_2984","dialogue":"#Person1#: As we know, mobile phones bring people great convenience and shorten the distance among friends and relatives.\n#Person2#: It bears a great many of advantages, but also some weak points.\n#Person1#: Is it? I've never thought of any disadvantages of the mobile phone.\n#Person2#: For instance, the mobile phone seriously distracts the attention of people from work and study.\n#Person1#: That's true. Some people pay too much attention to their mobile phones.\n#Person2#: Actually, it's not the fault of the mobile phone. But people should have a proper attitude towards it. Mobile phone is a tool serving people, not the fetters restricting them.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the mobile phone brings people convenience. #Person2# agrees but gives another opinion, the mobile phone distracts people.","topic":"mobile phone discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2985","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going out again?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to the cinema, dad.\n#Person1#: You mustn't go to bed very late. Can you be home before nine.\n#Person2#: Oh, I won't be back so early. The film will be over at nine. Can I have the key to the bicycle?\n#Person1#: No. I won't let you ride a bicycle late at night.\n#Person2#: Oh, dad, I'm not a child. I'm 17 already. I'll come back as soon as the film is over.\n#Person1#: OK. Here's the key. Take care.\n#Person2#: I will. Thank you, dad.","summary":"#Person1# asks for permission to ride home late at night. #Person1#'s dad refuses at first but gives in later.","topic":"family member talk"}
{"fname":"train_2986","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your holiday to Cyprus?\n#Person2#: It was so fantastic I didn't really want to come home.\n#Person1#: Did you happen to meet someone?\n#Person2#: How did you know?\n#Person1#: You always act like this when you'Ve fallen in love. Who is he? How did you meet?\n#Person2#: His name is Tony and we met my first night in Pathos. He works with my sister who lives there.\n#Person1#: Was it love at first sight?\n#Person2#: Not really. I wasn't looking for a holiday romance, but my sister told me that she had promised him that she'd set him up on blind date with me. I didn't think I'd have anything to lose, so I went.\n#Person1#: And?\n#Person2#: Let's just say that by the third date, we both realized that we had fallen in love.\n#Person1#: That happened quickly! Are you going to see him again?\n#Person2#: Luckily, his company has a position available here, so he's going to see if he can get relocated.\n#Person1#: It sounds like he is madly in love with you. Are you ready for such a serious relationship?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not really a spring chicken anymore. We don't know what will happen.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s romance with Tony whom #Person2# met during the holiday to Cyprus. #Person2# and Tony may develop a serious relationship.","topic":"romance discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2987","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is tough to say, John, but I think we should break up.\n#Person2#: Are you serious?\n#Person1#: Yes, I mean it.\n#Person2#: But why? Did I do anything wrong?\n#Person1#: No, we are just too different. This relationship isn't going anywhere.\n#Person2#: Hey, come on. It's too early to say that. We can fix things.\n#Person1#: I have thought about it for a long time. I think it's time to move on for both of us.\n#Person2#: But I still love you.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry.\n#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day. . .\n#Person1#: Then why didn't you talk to me?\n#Person2#: Well. It's not all my fault, Anna. . .\n#Person1#: I don't want to argue with you anymore. This is going to be tough, but let's try to forget that and be friends.\n#Person2#: Have you made the decision yet?\n#Person1#: I think we'll be better off if we are apart.\n#Person2#: Then shall we keep pure friendship?\n#Person1#: Sure, let's just be friends.","summary":"Anna is determined to break up with John who is not willing to, but they finally decide to be just friends.","topic":"breakup"}
{"fname":"train_2988","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you help me take these things to the car?\n#Person2#: OK, which car do you want me to put them in?\n#Person1#: Bring them to my wife's car.\n#Person2#: Which one is hers?\n#Person1#: The blue SUV in front of the Honda.\n#Person2#: What should I take first?\n#Person1#: That chair over there, but please be careful with it. It was a gift from my mother-in-law.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, I won't drop it. Wow, it's really heavy. I don't think I can move it by myself.\n#Person1#: Let me help you with that. I don't want you to hurt your back.\n#Person2#: Where are you taking all this stuff?\n#Person1#: Didn't I tell you? We're moving to Florida?\n#Person2#: You're moving now? I knew you were moving, but I thought you said you were moving next month.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's true, but my wife found a new apartment on the Internet the other day and she wants to move right away.","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to move some things to the car, as #Person1# and his wife are moving to Florida.","topic":"move"}
{"fname":"train_2989","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long will it take us to drive to London?\n#Person2#: I think it's a distance of 180 kilometers from here to London, so it should be a two-hour drive on the motorway.\n#Person1#: That's unless there is a traffic jam. It could take three hours.\n#Person2#: You're right. We will be able to travel at high speeds at the beginning and end of the journey, because we will be in built-up area.\n#Person1#: So, shall we allow three hours to cover the distance?\n#Person2#: Ok. You haven't seen my company car, have you?\n#Person1#: No. let me take a look. . . It's longer than my car.\n#Person2#: I think it's over five meters long. I can't remember exactly. It has a maximum speed of over 200 kilometers an hour.\n#Person1#: Wow! That's fast! I don't think we will be traveling that fast on the motorway.\n#Person2#: We can't. if we went that fast, we would break the speed limit.","summary":"#Person1# discusses with #Person2# about how long it takes to drive to London, taking account of the distance, traffic jams, and speed.","topic":"drive to London"}
{"fname":"train_2990","dialogue":"#Person1#: When were you born may I ask?\n#Person2#: On 20th May 1963.\n#Person1#: Do you know what it was according to the lunar calendar?\n#Person2#: 27th day of the fourth month.\n#Person1#: By the way, could you tell me when the film will begin?\n#Person2#: It will begin at 5:30.\n#Person1#: I am afraid I can't be there on time.\n#Person2#: You can see it tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I don't want to miss it today.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# when #Person2# was born and when the film begins.","topic":"social causal talk"}
{"fname":"train_2991","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Forest Gump is on at six thirty.\n#Person2#: Really? It was on in 1994 for the first time. And it is really a classic.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I am very impressed with Tom Hanks'performance in the movie.\n#Person2#: I am also impressed with the lines in the movie.\n#Person1#: Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.\n#Person2#: That's my favorite.\n#Person1#: You know, it also won 6 Oscar awards in 1995. Unbelievable!\n#Person2#: It deserves. That film can give us a lot of inspiration.\n#Person1#: Yes, the Forrest's experience can encourage the people in trouble.\n#Person2#: All in all, it will never lose its appeal.\n#Person1#: Gucci, I have an idea. Do you want to see this movie together?\n#Person2#: Sure. Now you are talking.","summary":"#Person1# talks about Forest Gump with Gucci. They both admire the movie and will watch it together.","topic":"movie discussion"}
{"fname":"train_2992","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, I think I broke my leg.\n#Person2#: Here, sir. Sit down in this wheel chair.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: The doctor will be with you in a moment. I just need to ask you a few questions.\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: Name, age and date of birth, please?\n#Person1#: James Taylor, 23, March 30, 1982.\n#Person2#: Health insurance company and policy No?\n#Person1#: I don't have it.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I don't have health insurance.\n#Person2#: Well, this is going to be a very expensive broken leg, Mr. Taylor.\n#Person1#: Oh!","summary":"Mr. Taylor broke his leg. #Person2# asks him some questions before the doctor comes.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_2993","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Super Stereos. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to look at your stereo systems. Do you have anything on sale?\n#Person1#: Yes, this system over here is on sale for $ 1, 000. As you can see, all of the components are brand-name.\n#Person2#: But it doesn't have a turntable. I have a fair number of vinyl records, so I need something to play them on.\n#Person1#: Our selection of stereo systems with turntables is somewhat limited, but we do have this system over here.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a stereo system with a turntable and #Person1#'s store has got one available.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2994","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I'm glad you're finally back. I was wondering what happened.\n#Person2#: I feel kind of stupid.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: We got lost coming back. I guess I don't really know this town yet.\n#Person1#: You got lost. You're kidding!\n#Person2#: No. We took a wrong turn somewhere. And Joseph doesn't know the town at all. So I started giving him directions. But I didn't really know where we were. So we got seriously lost.\n#Person1#: You could have called.\n#Person2#: I know I could have. But finally we asked someone where we were.\n#Person1#: You've been gone for two hours. How could you get lost for so long?\n#Person2#: Guess where we ended up.\n#Person1#: I don't know. Where?\n#Person2#: When we finally decided to ask someone, they told us we were in Grangerfield.\n#Person1#: Grangerfield! You were in Grangerfield? That's a completely different town! How could you drive to a completely different town?\n#Person2#: I don't know. The person we asked had to give us directions to the highway to get back here.\n#Person1#: Grangerfield is like a dozen miles away from here.\n#Person2#: I know it is. I don't know how it happened.\n#Person1#: Hmm, maybe I do.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Maybe I have an idea how it happened.\n#Person2#: How?\n#Person1#: You were too busy looking at Joseph, and you weren't paying attention to the road.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's what you think, huh?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's what I think. Maybe the next time you go out with him to buy groceries, you'll get lost for even longer. Maybe six hours or so.\n#Person2#: You know what, Trish?\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: I hope so. I really hope so.\n#Person1#: Hah, hah! See? I guessed right. You weren't watching the road at all.\n#Person2#: No, I wasn't. It's kind of hard to watch the road when Joseph is behind the wheel.","summary":"#Person2# tells Trish that she got lost on the way driving back. Trish is astonished and guesses it was because #Person2# was looking at Joseph and couldn't concentrate on the road, which is exactly the reason.","topic":"get lost"}
{"fname":"train_2995","dialogue":"#Person1#: They must have got in through the kitchen window.\n#Person2#: If only we'd remember to close it.\n#Person1#: I am afraid your diamond bracelet has gone, darling!\n#Person2#: I wish I'd put it in the bank.\n#Person1#: Look! they've taken your fur coat too.\n#Person2#: I know, I am sorry I ever bought it.\n#Person1#: I noticed they've taken our radio and left the television.\n#Person2#: It's a pity they didn't take the tele. We need a new one. Anyway we can claim for all this from the insurance company.\n#Person1#: I wish we could, but we can't, you see, we are not insured.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# suffer from burglary. #Person2# thinks they can claim, but they are not insured.","topic":"burglary"}
{"fname":"train_2996","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have made some adjustment on the prices, and this is renewed price list.\n#Person2#: Thank you for allowing us 3 % reduction, but still we find your price is on the high side.\n#Person1#: This is our rock-bottom price and we can't make any further reduction.\n#Person2#: If so, we find it difficult for us to go on with our talks.\n#Person1#: Then, what's your countr-offer?\n#Person2#: This is our counter-offer.\n#Person1#: We are sincere to make business with you, but the difference between your counter-offer and our price is too great.\n#Person2#: So are we, our counter-offer is in line with the world market.\n#Person1#: How about meeting each other half-way in order to conclude the business?\n#Person2#: Agreed.","summary":"#Person1# has reduced the price but #Person2# is still dissatisfied. Finally, they both give way to conclude the business.","topic":"commercial negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_2997","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you, Mr. Stone? I m Farley.\n#Person2#: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Farley.\n#Person1#: Please have a seat. I know our employment officer has already given you information about your employee contract, but I'd like to go over the main details again before signing. First, you'llbe getting a monthly salary, with one month paid vacation after one year of employment.\n#Person2#: OK May I ask whether there is probation?\n#Person1#: No probation is involved.","summary":"Mr. Farley informs Mr. Stone of the main details before he signs the employee contract.","topic":"sign employee contract"}
{"fname":"train_2998","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Lens Magic, ma'am. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy an inexpensive camera.\n#Person1#: Well, we'Ve got several point-and-shoot cameras. These are all 35mm compact cameras with auto-focus and a built-in flash. We also have these Polaroid cameras.\n#Person2#: I don't think I'll need a Polaroid. Does this 35mm camera have an automatic flash?\n#Person1#: Yes, it does. But you can turn it off if you want.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll take this one. Does it come with batteries and a case?\n#Person1#: Yes, it does. Here, I'll box it up for you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy an inexpensive camera and takes one with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_2999","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're now staying at the Holiday Inn. How do we get to the airport?\n#Person2#: We have shuttle buses leaving for the airport from downtown every 20 minutes The bus stops at Holiday Inn as well. Be sure to get on the bus before 30.\n#Person1#: What is the earliest one?\n#Person2#: At 7 am. It takes about one hour to get to the airport. So it'll be right for your timing.\n#Person1#: OK, thank you. By the way, what can I do if I want to put off my flight?\n#Person2#: Your tickets are valid for one year. If you want to change flight, you just go to the airline's ticketing office and have it reconfirmed. But you have to fly the same airlines.\n#Person1#: OK. What can I do if l want to cancel the ticket?\n#Person2#: In that case. you can get a refund with a certain percentage of the original fare deducted as the service charge.\n#Person1#: That's reasonable. OK, thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the information on transportation to the airport and how to change and cancel the flight.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_3000","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I have a look at your international timetable?\n#Person2#: Sorry. We don't have a printed one. Is there anything else I can do for you?\n#Person1#: Yes. Do you have any direct flight to Tokyo?\n#Person2#: Sorry, we don't. I don't think you can find any airline which offers a non-stop flight to Tokyo.\n#Person1#: What about a flight to Paris?\n#Person2#: Yes. It is really a place of interest and we have the direct flight everyday.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the information on the direct flight to Tokyo and Paris.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_3001","dialogue":"#Person1#: This house is very nice for me, but I can't afford it in a lump sum.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, you can pay in an installment, that is to say, you don't have to pay the whole amount of money at once.\n#Person1#: That's good. Will you tell me the details?\n#Person2#: Certainly, you need to pay a deposit at first, and you will pay the rest monthly.\n#Person1#: How long will it take?\n#Person2#: It depends.\n#Person1#: I need to talk it over with my wife.\n#Person2#: Certainly.","summary":"#Person1# shows interest to afford a house in installments. Then #Person2# tells him details.","topic":"buy a house"}
{"fname":"train_3002","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, the ferris wheel over there is so big. I'd like to take a ride on it.\n#Person2#: It is called Energy Collector.\n#Person1#: Look at your right-hand. Is it the zone of the Lost Maya Kingdom?\n#Person2#: Maybe. Oh, I see the Jungle Flying Train. I once rode it. It was very exciting.\n#Person1#: I want to have a try later.\n#Person2#: Me too. Daniel, look at your left side. Can you see the Air Force Ants?\n#Person1#: Wow, that's my favorite. It's like a superman shooting right up into the sky.\n#Person2#: Good, you can make your dream come true here.\n#Person1#: Of course. After this, I want to show you to the Haunted House.\n#Person2#: So you can prove you are a man.\n#Person1#: Bingo!\n#Person2#: It's just you!","summary":"Daniel and #Person2# are in an amusement park and talk about the rides they want to try.","topic":"rides discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3003","dialogue":"#Person1#: How often do you service the pump?\n#Person2#: We take very good care of this particular pump. It's a crucial part of our process. We clean it and flush it through at the end of every shift, We check the high pressure seals, recalibrate the gauges and lubricate all moving parts weekly. We replace the gaskets every month.\n#Person1#: How do you decide how often these things need to be done?\n#Person2#: Well, from experience we can predict the lifespan of different components. We try to replace components before they fail or wear out. This prevents the equipment from breaking down. It also saves us a lot of trouble!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how and how often they take care of a particular pump.","topic":"pump care introduction"}
{"fname":"train_3004","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please tell me how to file things according to the concerned rules.\n#Person2#: Well, all right. There are four points you should keep in mind when you file documents, information and other things.\n#Person1#: What are they?\n#Person2#: They are, keep the documents in chronological order, remove all the chips and pins, punch the documents evenly and place them in the folder.\n#Person1#: And what is the most important point?\n#Person2#: You should always remember that one customer on file is the rule.","summary":"#Person2# introduces to #Person1# how to file things according to the concerned rules.","topic":"concerned rules introduction"}
{"fname":"train_3005","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this our bus stop?\n#Person2#: I think this is it. Get off.\n#Person1#: Dude, where are we at?\n#Person2#: I have no idea.\n#Person1#: I thought this was the right stop.\n#Person2#: It doesn't look right to me.\n#Person1#: Did you make us get off early?\n#Person2#: I think we did.\n#Person1#: I should not have listened to you.\n#Person2#: I really thought this was our stop.\n#Person1#: Now we have to walk.\n#Person2#: Maybe we should just wait for the next bus.","summary":"#Person2# makes #Person1# and #Person2# get off the bus early. #Person1# blames #Person2#.","topic":"blame"}
{"fname":"train_3006","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look! It is not working well. Did you try out the bike when you bought it.\n#Person2#: No, there's no need. We can change it within two days if it's not damaged.\n#Person1#: But it would save a lot of trouble if you had taken it for a test ride.\n#Person2#: I know. I will pay attention to such a thing next time.","summary":"#Person1# blames #Person2# for not checking the bike when buying it.","topic":"blame"}
{"fname":"train_3007","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I speak to Mr. Li?\n#Person2#: Which Li, ma'am? There are two Lis here.\n#Person1#: Oh? Mr. Li, head of the Export Section.\n#Person2#: Oh, the chief? That's Mr. Michael Li, then.\n#Person1#: Is that right?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Li's gone on a trip.\n#Person1#: I see. When will he return?\n#Person2#: He'll be back next Monday.\n#Person1#: All right. I'll call on Monday again.\n#Person2#: May I have your name?\n#Person1#: Mrs. Dorothy Preston.\n#Person2#: Mrs. Dorothy Preston. Is that Dorothy with a 'y'?\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: I'll tell Mr. Li you called when he returns.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"Mrs. Dorothy calls to speak to Mr. Li, who isn't in. \n#Person2# will tell Mr. Li Mrs. Dorothy has called.","topic":"social "}
{"fname":"train_3008","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mrs. Adams. How are you today?\n#Person2#: Oh, not very well. I've caught a bad cold.\n#Person1#: Have you got a temperature?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've got a fever.\n#Person1#: Are you coughing?\n#Person2#: Yes, especially at night. It's quite bad then. And 1 can't go to sleep.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. I can understand that. Um, I think you've got the flu. I suggest you should not go to work, and take this medicine once every four hours. What else should I do? Drink more water and have a good rest. OK. Thank you. Good bye! Good bye!","summary":"Mrs. Adams is not feeling well. #Person1# asks for some information and gives her a prescription.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_3009","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Dave. Nice of you to take the trouble to get here. Come in.\n#Person2#: Wow. Looks as if the party is going strong.\n#Person1#: Yeah. And they're eating all my food. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting for the weekend.\n#Person2#: Oh. Which one is she?\n#Person1#: She's sitting on the sofa over there.\n#Person2#: You mean the woman with long black hair?\n#Person1#: That's right. Let me introduce her to you. You're very similar people, both so friendly and adventurous.\n#Person2#: And who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man wearing the jacket.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's Bob, my ballet teacher.\n#Person2#: Ballet teacher! I never knew you were into ballet.\n#Person1#: I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them.\n#Person2#: I'm coming.","summary":"Dave comes to #Person1#'s party. #Person1# introduces #Person1#'s sister and ballet teacher to #Person2# and wants him to meet them.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_3010","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything else that you would like to buy?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I guess that's it. By the way, in case there's a flaw in this CD player. Can I return it?\n#Person1#: Yes. But you must return it within 30 days.\n#Person2#: Is there a charge for that?I know other stores have a restocking fee.\n#Person1#: There will be no charge at all.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that.\n#Person1#: However,you must show us the receipt. Could you sign it here, please?\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: All right. Keep your receipt. If something comes up. you can show it to us and We'll give you a refund.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'll put it in a safe place.","summary":"#Person2# bought a CD player and asks #Person1# for the information about refund.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_3011","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or get a job. What's your opinion?\n#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I would go on studying.\n#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.\n#Person2#: I advise you to major in economics.\n#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.\n#Person2#: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you. The more you learn, the better job you'll get.\n#Person1#: But my friends will have jobs and have a lot of fun while I'm spending all my time doing reading and writing.\n#Person2#: But if you go to university, you still have time for fun.\n#Person1#: What you say makes sense. I'll think it over. Thank you for your advice.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person1# should go to university or get a job. #Person2# suggests going on the study.","topic":"dilemma discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3012","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, Dad, Dad!\n#Person2#: Uh, what, what, uh, uh!?!?\n#Person1#: The movie is over. You slept through the best part.\n#Person2#: Ah, ah, I must have dozed off during the last few minutes.\n#Person1#: Right. You were gone for so long you should have brought your pillow and blanket. So, what did you think about it?\n#Person2#: Well, overall, I'm a little disappointed with the movie. I mean, the story was a little bizarre, you have to admit. I mean, really. How believable is a plot about a captain who navigates his spaceship to the far reaches of the galaxy and encounters a race of frog people. I mean, come on.\n#Person1#: Ah, I thought it was fantastic [Uhhh]. I mean, you have to admit that the special effects were awesome, and the acting wasn't bad either.\n#Person2#: Ah, come on. What about the ship's communications officer? I mean, what did you think about him? [Well ...] Wasn't he a little weird to you? He was always talking to himself, and he had that funny hairdo?\n#Person1#: Well, he was a little ... unusual [Yeah, yeah], but the ship's doctor was amazing. It was so cool when he brought the captain back to life during one of the battles.\n#Person2#: That was pretty realistic, but then the rest of the movie just went from bad to worse. And the photography was so fake!\n#Person1#: How do you know? You were snoring so loud the neighbors probably had to close their windows. It was that bad.\n#Person2#: Ah, well, let's go to bed","summary":"#Person1#'s dad thinks the movie is disappointing as the story is a little bizarre while #Person1# thinks it is fantastic because the special effects are awesome and the acting isn't bad either.","topic":"movie discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3013","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I'm not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Could you tell us something about that?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it's still very important. In fact, 80% of Spain's machine tools are from the Basque Country. As for paper processing, there's still a little. But it's no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear?\n#Person2#: Yes, thanks.\n#Person1#: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there's a lot of unemployment as wellas geographical problems in the region.\n#Person2#: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems?\n#Person1#: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and betterroads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, we'll see this in more detail, so we'll come back to this question, OK?\n#Person2#: OK, right.\n#Person1#: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and thelevel of training and education. In general, it's very good and improving.","summary":"#Person2# interrupts Victoria and asks about the status of steel and paper processing and geographical problems. Victoria explains them to #Person2# and then goes on.","topic":"class interaction"}
{"fname":"train_3014","dialogue":"#Person1#: Annie, what is troubling you? You look unhappy. \n#Person2#: A man is pursuing me. He was my schoolmate in college, and he has been carrying a torch for me for three years. \n#Person1#: Do you like him? \n#Person2#: Yes, I do like him. \n#Person1#: Then why are you hesitating? \n#Person2#: You know that I have had a series of miserable relationships. Last summer, I fell in love with John. But the romance blossomed for six or seven weeks, and then wilted. \n#Person1#: One love drives out another. You shouldn't be afraid to start a new relationship. \n#Person2#: Maybe you are right. ","summary":"Annie tells #Person1# her worries about relationships. #Person1# encourages Annie to start a new relationship.","topic":"relationship predicaments"}
{"fname":"train_3015","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mary, I didn't see you at work this morning. Are you all right? \n#Person2#: Oh, I feel miserable. I've got a bad cold, My head is dizzy and my nose is running. \n#Person1#: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. Have you seen a doctor or taken any medicines? \n#Person2#: As a matter of fact I have, The doctor said it'll go away after a day or two. He's prescribed me some tablets. \n#Person1#: Are you feeling better? \n#Person2#: Yes, it helps me but I just have to wait and let my system do the work. \n#Person1#: Do you need anything, grocery? \n#Person2#: Oh, no, I'm fine. My refrigerator is piled up with food. But if it's not too much trouble for you. I'd like something to read. \n#Person1#: Sure, I'll get it for you. Books or magazines? \n#Person2#: I'd like both. ","summary":"#Person1# comes to see Mary, who got a bad cold and offers to bring Mary books and magazines when she asks.","topic":"social greeting talk"}
{"fname":"train_3016","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to order now? \n#Person2#: Yes, can you recommend some steak? \n#Person1#: Sure. I think pepper steak is quite good. Many guests like it very much. \n#Person2#: OK I will try it. Do you have a small portion? I am afraid I can't finish the large one. \n#Person1#: Yes madam. I will give you the small one. ","summary":"#Person1# recommends pepper steak and #Person2# orders a small portion.","topic":"ordering food"}
{"fname":"train_3017","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ms. Green, are the schools more or less similar everywhere throughout the United States, or do they differ in various sections? \n#Person2#: The system of public schools is fairly uniform everywhere throughout the United States. \n#Person1#: Do most students in the United States attend private schools or public schools? \n#Person2#: Most public schools in the United States are very good, and the majority of students attend the public schools. \n#Person1#: Which students go to private schools, then? \n#Person2#: Children needing special instruction. Children whose parents can offord to send them to private schools, and children whose parents want them to receive a religious education. \n#Person1#: But are the public schools good everywhere? \n#Person2#: No, public schools can be very different. Even in the same city. \n#Person1#: Dose it cost anything to attend the public schools? Are there any restrictions as to who may and may not attend? \n#Person2#: The public schools in the United States are free to everyone and there is no cost to the student. In most states, even the textbooks are free. There are no restrictions as to color, race, or religion. Any student wishing to attend the public schools may do so. ","summary":"#Person1# asks Ms.Green several questions about the schools throughout the United States, and Ms.Green answers these questions in detail.","topic":"US school discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3018","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Is this where I can get a library card issued to me? \n#Person2#: No problem, we have a short form right here; just hand it to me when you are done. \n#Person1#: I'm done. \n#Person2#: That looks great, but I will also need your driver's license or other form of I. D. \n#Person1#: Sure, here it is. \n#Person2#: Well, this looks nice. Do you know how to use it? \n#Person1#: I am pretty sure how to use it, but can you remind me? \n#Person2#: Of course, just remember that all of the needed information is on the card. \n#Person1#: I see. \n#Person2#: Well, I hope you have a wonderful time on your library visits! ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# get a library card and tells #Person1# how to use it.","topic":"get library cards"}
{"fname":"train_3019","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're a wonderful person, Kathleen. \n#Person2#: So you are. \n#Person1#: And I'm so honored that you would want to be with me because you would never be with anyone who wasn't truly worthy. \n#Person2#: I feel exactly the same way with you. \n#Person1#: Don't, don't, don't, don't say that. That, that makes it worse. \n#Person2#: What? You don't love me? Me, either. \n#Person1#: You don't love me? \n#Person2#: No. \n#Person1#: But we're so right for each other. \n#Person2#: I know, I know. Well, is there some, is there someone else? Oh, that woman on television, Sydney Ann. ","summary":"#Person1# and Kathleen are discussing their feelings for each other.","topic":"relationship discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3020","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really need to go shopping. \n#Person2#: What do you need to buy? \n#Person1#: I need to look for a new bedroom set. \n#Person2#: Where are you going to go look for one? \n#Person1#: I have absolutely no idea. \n#Person2#: You don't know where you want to look for one? \n#Person1#: No, I'm not sure where they sell nice bedroom sets. \n#Person2#: Do you want to know where I got mine from? \n#Person1#: Yes, because I love yours. \n#Person2#: I purchased mine from IKEA. \n#Person1#: Is IKEA affordable? \n#Person2#: Not at all, but you get what you pay for. ","summary":"#Person1# wants a bedroom set but doesn't know where to buy. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to buy from IKEA.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3021","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you remember to bring back that software I lent to you? \n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. It completely slipped my mind. \n#Person1#: That's ok. If you could just bring it in tomorrow, I would appreciate it. \n#Person2#: Definitely, I'm really sorry. ","summary":"#Person2# doesn't bring back #Person1#'s software and will bring it tomorrow.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_3022","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happened to you yesterday? \n#Person2#: Oh I fell over on the way to work. \n#Person1#: Oh I see. So that's why you didn't come in? \n#Person2#: Yes and I broke my phone too so I couldn't call you. \n#Person1#: Oh dear, that sounds terrible. \n#Person2#: It was! But the worst thing was I tore my best shirt. \n#Person1#: Oh dear. Well, get well soon and try to be more careful in future. ","summary":"#Person2# says he didn't come in because he fell over yesterday. #Person1# comforts #Person2#.","topic":"social greeting talk"}
{"fname":"train_3023","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Monica, how is everything going? \n#Person2#: Everything goes well, but I am thinking about quitting my current job. \n#Person1#: Why? You're not satisfied with your job anymore?\n#Person2#: I just sense. But I cannot grow anymore. My boss is not really supporting me. I am interested in some positions in other JV companies, but I need to do some more in-depth research before I send my application letters out. \n#Person1#: That is important. Doing research on a company you are interested in will definitely help your application. \n#Person2#: Certainly, it is very nice talking with you. But I really have to go now. Catch you later. \n#Person1#: Ok, good luck to you. ","summary":"Monica tells #Person1# she is planning to quit her job and gives some reasons.","topic":"resignation discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3024","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so bored. I don't know what I'm going to do today and it is only 10 in the morning.\n#Person2#: Me too. Do you think we're boring people?\n#Person1#: I don't think we are boring and it's just that we don't have any hobbies.\n#Person2#: That's right. What do you think I should do as a hobby?\n#Person1#: That all depends on what you like to do. I like to draw things in my notebook.\n#Person2#: I like playing the piano for fun.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that could be a good hobby.\n#Person2#: Cool. I'm going to make a list of all the things I like doing.\n#Person1#: Great idea. I'm going to do the same now.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# feel bored and decide to find a hobby.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3025","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where on earth is it, John? I hope we're going the right way.\n#Person2#: Uhm, judging by the traffic, I think we are near the heart of the downtown area.\n#Person1#: Oh, no, we should be heading for the village. Did I make a wrong turn?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. But I guess that you turned right when you should have turned left.\n#Person1#: Well, now the problem is how to get back on to the main highway. It's too bad that we will be late for the party.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. There is still enough time. Why don't we stop and ask someone?\n#Person1#: OK. Let's stop along the next block. I think I see a police man up there in front of the bank.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# drives in the wrong direction and feels anxious. #Person2# comforts #Person1# and suggests asking someone.","topic":"get lost"}
{"fname":"train_3026","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Jenny, the school year is almost over. We just have 2 more weeks before exams. What do you plan to do this summer?\n#Person2#: I'm going to teach English to some immigrants in the universities community service program.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting, don't you need to speak a foreign language for a job like that?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. I just have to present the language simply and give the students a chance to practice speaking.\n#Person1#: Come to think of it. That's the way I was taught to speak Chinese, but speaking Chinese didn't help me learn to read and write Chinese.\n#Person2#: My students won't want to read and write English, at least not now. They are more interested in speaking.\n#Person1#: You sound very knowledgeable about all of this. How do you know so much?\n#Person2#: I took a teaching English as a second language course last year when you were in China. I've also talked with the program administrators quite a lot. I think I would like to be an ESL teacher when I graduate.","summary":"#Person1# asks Jenny about her summer plan. Jenny tells #Person1# she's going to teach English to some immigrants and how she will teach.","topic":"summer plan"}
{"fname":"train_3027","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jim. It's time to wake up and get out of bed.\n#Person2#: Do I have to get up now?\n#Person1#: You'd better get up, or you'll be late.\n#Person2#: What're you talking about? My alarm even hasn't gone off yet.\n#Person1#: Yes, it did. It went off thirty minutes ago. You slept right through it. You're like a dead person while you sleep.\n#Person2#: I must have slept right through it.\n#Person1#: Rise and shine! Sleepyhead!\n#Person2#: Just let me sleep five more minutes.\n#Person1#: The early bird gets the worm.\n#Person2#: I know, I know. But I don't want any worms.\n#Person1#: Ha! Ha! If you don't make an effort now, later on it'll be a lot tougher for you.","summary":"#Person1# asks Jim to get out of bed. Jim wants to sleep five more minutes. #Person1# educates Jim.","topic":"get up"}
{"fname":"train_3028","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's your new car?\n#Person2#: Perfect! Couldn't be better.\n#Person1#: You made a good choice, then?\n#Person2#: It's just what I want.\n#Person1#: No regrets?\n#Person2#: I am really pleased with it.\n#Person1#: I am glad you are happy.\n#Person2#: It's super.","summary":"#Person1# is glad #Person2# is pleased with the new car.","topic":"new car"}
{"fname":"train_3029","dialogue":"#Person1#: The ATM machine outside won't give me back my card.\n#Person2#: Let's go take a look at it. Do you have your ID with you?\n#Person1#: Yes, here it is.\n#Person2#: Okay, I see the problem. You forgot your code, didn't you?\n#Person1#: How did you know?\n#Person2#: The machine gives you three attempts to enter the correct code and after that it assumes that you are not the real owner and confiscates it.\n#Person1#: Oh. But can I have my card back now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can get it for you but I need to go back inside the bank.","summary":"#Person1# enters wrong passwords three times and the ATM confiscates the card. #Person2# needs to get it inside the bank.","topic":"confiscate bank card"}
{"fname":"train_3030","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry to trouble you again, Mr. Stone.\n#Person2#: It's ok. What do you want to ask?\n#Person1#: Where should I go after I arrived at the university?\n#Person2#: The first place you should go is the International Center.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: You can get help there in dealing with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service ; you can find Foreign Student Advisers.\n#Person1#: What kind of role do foreign student advisers play?\n#Person2#: They'll discuss personal concerns, housing, adjustment, finances and other matters with you.\n#Person1#: Can we get any more help at the International Center?\n#Person2#: Yes, a lot more. If you go there just before the beginning of the fall's semester, you can get your student ID and social security number there. They will keep your documents up-to-date. They will offer an orientation program for new comers. They will also help you contact your department and registration office.\n#Person1#: I see. It must be worth going to.\n#Person2#: Besides these, the center staff also works with community organizations which provide tours, home hospitality, speaking engagements and assistance for wives of foreign students. In cooperation with nationality clubs, student associations and other organizations, the International Center provides a varied program of cultural and social events throughout the year.\n#Person1#: Wonderful. It is a home for foreign students.\n#Person2#: It sure is. They also serve tea, coffee and refreshments. The Center staff members are also friendly and helpful. Everyone loves them.","summary":"Mr. Stone tells #Person1# to go to the International Center after arriving at the university where foreign student advisers discuss personal concerns, housing, adjustment, finances. It provides a variety of student services and center staffs also help to organize social activities.","topic":" university's international center"}
{"fname":"train_3031","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I want to buy a lipstick for my wife because it is her birthday today.\n#Person1#: Do you know what color your wife often wears?\n#Person2#: Light pink.\n#Person1#: Would you like this color or other colors?\n#Person2#: I'd like her to have a change.\n#Person1#: Then how do you like this plum red one?\n#Person2#: It is nice. Is it water proof?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll take it. Could you help me gift wrap it?\n#Person1#: Of course.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# to buy a lipstick for #Person2#'s wife's birthday. #Person2# takes the waterproof, plum red one.","topic":"buy a lipstick"}
{"fname":"train_3032","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss, where do you want to go?\n#Person2#: Could you drop me off at the airport?\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Do I need to pay any extra change for my suitcases?\n#Person1#: Yes, you are changed 50 cents a piece.\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# to the airport and charges for suitcases.","topic":"go to airport"}
{"fname":"train_3033","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, Amy, look at that number.\n#Person2#: What's so great about it?\n#Person1#: What do you mean? It's a scrim.\n#Person2#: Not to me, I wouldn't be caught dead in that.\n#Person1#: I love that kind of stuff.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you seem to like those styles.\n#Person1#: Sure do. I get a kick out of looking punk.\n#Person2#: This one looks really expensive though.\n#Person1#: I don't care how much it costs. I'm rolling in it.\n#Person2#: Lucky you! I can't buy anything else. I'm flat broke.\n#Person1#: I got a replace my party outfit, I trashed it last week.\n#Person2#: Why did you drag me into this? I've spent a week salary.\n#Person1#: Are you on the level? You're the one who called me, remember?\n#Person2#: Just joking, T. I've got some wonderful clothes. Let's go and have a close look at your outfit.","summary":"#Person1# trashed the party outfit so #Person1# needs a replacement. Amy jokes that she is broke. They then go to see the outfit.","topic":"buy outfit"}
{"fname":"train_3034","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any questions before you commit yourself to this?\n#Person2#: Actually, yes I do. I was wondering about the subscription fee. And how much will you charge me during the time of redeeming this new fund?\n#Person1#: The subscription fee is charged at a rate of 1. 2 %. But for redeeming, a rate of a usual 0. 5 %, we shall charge you 1. 6 % if you apply to buy it after the fund-raising period.\n#Person2#: So, it's going to cost me then?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid so, yes. There is always some risk on the buyer's part.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the rules on subscription fee, redeeming fee, and mistiming fee before the commitment.","topic":" charging rules"}
{"fname":"train_3035","dialogue":"#Person1#: I plan to add an introductory letter behind the resume to increase the probabilities of success in the interview.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. Do you know how to write an introductory letter?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure of that. Do you know?\n#Person2#: I just know a little. First you need to include your basic information, such as your name, age, gender and major, etc.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so, too. I must introduce myself in truth.\n#Person2#: I think the most important is that you need to show the employer that you are qualified for that job.\n#Person1#: So I should write my strengths in the introductory letter, especially those related to the work.\n#Person2#: Yes, thus the employer can know you very well, and then decide whether you are the right person.\n#Person1#: You are very nice to tell me those.\n#Person2#: I wish you good luck!\n#Person1#: Thank you!","summary":"#Person1# plans to add an introductory letter behind the resume. #Person2# suggests in the letter #Person1# should include basic information and strengths related to work to let employers know #Person1# well.","topic":"introductory letter"}
{"fname":"train_3036","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yeah, I'Ve just moved here, and I'd like to activate my cell phone, and I'm not sure if I should go with a prepaid plan, or a monthly rate plan.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, can I have a look at your phone? Unfortunately, this phone can't be used in the US, it's not compatible with our 3G network.\n#Person1#: What? Really? I don't really want to have to buy a new phone.\n#Person2#: Well, you're in luck! You see, if you sign up for our three-year plan, we'll throw in a handset for free.\n#Person1#: Really? What's the catch?\n#Person2#: There's no catch! You just choose a plan, sign a three-year contract and, that's it! Actually, we're running a special promotion right now, and we're giving away a Blackberry Curve with our special Mega Value forty dollar plan.\n#Person1#: So what does this plan include?\n#Person2#: Well, you get nine hundred anytime minutes, and you can also enjoy free mobile to mobile calling to other Tel-Mobile clients, one thousand text messages per month, and unlimited evening and weekend minutes. Oh, and we also offer a rollover option.\n#Person1#: Wow, all this for forty dollars per month?\n#Person2#: That's right, plus the activation fee, the emergency services fee, the monthly service fee, oh, and any charges for extra minutes, and. . .","summary":"#Person1# wants to activate #Person1#'s phone. #Person2# thinks this phone can't be used in America and introduces a three-year Mega Value forty dollar plan with a free Blackberry Curve. #Person1# feels surprised at how favorable the plan is.","topic":"cellphone promotion"}
{"fname":"train_3037","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the date today Mr. Brown? I don't have a calendar.\n#Person2#: Today is Tuesday, 25th September, 2001.\n#Person1#: 25th Sep? Oh, I have an appointment tonight.\n#Person2#: What time is your appointment?\n#Person1#: It is at 8 o'clock.\n#Person2#: What time is now? Do you have the correct time?\n#Person1#: I don't know what time it is.\n#Person2#: It must be about 6 o'clock.\n#Person1#: I have to go now. I don't want to be late.\n#Person2#: You won't be late. It's still early.","summary":"Brown tells #Person1# it's 25th Sep. #Person1# has an appointment at 8 and it's 6 now, #Person1# has to go.","topic":"ask the time"}
{"fname":"train_3038","dialogue":"#Person1#: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn't think much of the max oreo exhibition. He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned.\n#Person2#: Really? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent. What did you think of it?\n#Person1#: I liked it. I didn't think his works were masterpieces, but the certainly weren't uninspiring, in my opinion.\n#Person2#: I don't think I'Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic. He doesn't seem to like anything. Which kinds of paintings do you prefer?\n#Person1#: I like landscapes and still life. You prefer abstract paintings, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I like painters who use will rather than watercolors. The colors appear richer. What do you think?\n#Person1#: I agree. I prefer oils too. I collect landscapes, but I only have a small collection. You have a small collection of abstract art, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Good artwork is very expensive nowadays. When I was in china, I bought some calligraphy by famous artists. You should come and see it sometime.\n#Person1#: That would be nice. Can you read the characters?\n#Person2#: I know what the characters on the paintings mean. I think Chinese characters look very artistic. It's said that the way they are written can give insight into the artist's character.\n#Person1#: I think that's true with any of the fine arts.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# like max oreo exhibition but the art critic from daily chronicle criticizes it. #Person1# likes landscapes and still life while #Person2# prefers abstract paintings. They both collect artworks. #Person2# bought some artistic calligraphy in China and it shows the artist's character.","topic":"talk about art"}
{"fname":"train_3039","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you mind if I ask you a question?\n#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: What do you do in order to improve your English?\n#Person2#: I go to movies ; I go to lectures ; I listen to the radio ; I do lots of things. Most importantly, I practice every chance I get.\n#Person1#: It's a good idea to have a radio, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's like understanding on the telephone,, you can't see the speaker! It's great for improving listening comprehension.\n#Person1#: It takes a long time to learn a language, doesn't it?\n#Person2#: It certainly does. But if you practice speaking every spare minute and learn useful sentences every day you can make big progress.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s English learning. #Person2# goes to movies and lectures, listens to radios to improve listening comprehension, and practices by every chance.","topic":"learn English"}
{"fname":"train_3040","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mike. What are you doing?\n#Person2#: Nothing much. What are you up to?\n#Person1#: I was just concerned about Sam. He hasn't been himself lately.\n#Person2#: He took the civil service exam and failed.\n#Person1#: That sucks. He must feel depressed.\n#Person2#: Yeah. He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days.\n#Person1#: Why don't we take him out? We can try to take his mind off of it. In the least show him that we're there for him.\n#Person2#: That's a great idea. Why don't you call him. I already talked to him a couple of times and it might be good for him to hear from somebody else.\n#Person1#: Ok. I'll call you back after I'm done.\n#Person2#: Sounds good.","summary":"Sam failed in the civil service exam and feels depressed. Mike already talked to Sam several times and #Person1# will call Sam.","topic":"comfort friend"}
{"fname":"train_3041","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of jobs are becoming popular in your country?\n#Person2#: As in many countries, there's been a big growth in anything related to computers. Young people are attracted to that field in particular. There's also been a big growth in education.\n#Person1#: There's been a growth in that field in my country too. A lot of people want to learn practical and professional skills.\n#Person2#: The interesting thing is that many of the teachers are not actually trained teachers. They are usually professionals who are taking a break from their jobs to pass on skills to others.\n#Person1#: I noticed that too. What are the people learning?\n#Person2#: In my country, they are usually studying something business-related, such as marketing, management techniques, and human resource management.\n#Person1#: I think that jobs in the leisure industry will become more popular in the future.\n#Person2#: That trend has already begun in my country. In particular, there's a big demand for people to work in fitness centers. Which kinds of jobs are less in demand?\n#Person1#: Those in traditional fields, such as agriculture and heavy industry. Younger people are not interested in doing those jobs and other countries have industries that can produce things much cheaper.\n#Person2#: Yes. My country is certainly expanding in the service and hi-tech sectors, but contracting in the heavy industry and primary industry sectors. However, our car and aircraft manufacturers are doing very well.\n#Person1#: They are well known for high quality, that's why.","summary":"There is growth in computers and education in #Person1#'s and #Person2#'s countries. In #Person2#'s country, people usually study business-related things, and service and hi-tech sectors are expanding. #Person1# thinks the leisure industry will become popular and younger people are not interested in traditional fields.","topic":"work and industry"}
{"fname":"train_3042","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where were you last night, at exactly nine twenty PM?\n#Person2#: nine twenty pm, I couldn't say. I cann't remember.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you cann't remember?\n#Person2#: I've absolutely certain.\n#Person1#: Were you in or out? Can you remember that?\n#Person2#: I'm not quite positive. I think I went out at about half pass nine.\n#Person1#: Did you see anyone come into the block flats?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't.\n#Person1#: Sure?\n#Person2#: Quite sure.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went out at about 9:30pm and didn't see anyone come into the block flats.","topic":"investigation"}
{"fname":"train_3043","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is our first day of class. It's better for us to introduce ourselves to each other. Who would like to begin first? Any volunteers?\n#Person2#: I'd like to introduce myself first.\n#Person1#: Yes, please.\n#Person2#: My name is Gavin White. I was born and raised in London. After high school, I went to Edinburgh University. I worked for one year to pay for my tuition and then got my Bachelor's degree there. Now I've come here to get my Master's degree. I am glad to meet all of you and I hope we will become good friends.","summary":"#Person1# asks volunteers to introduce themselves. Born in London, Gavin graduated from Edinburgh University and studies for a master's degree here.","topic":"self-introduction"}
{"fname":"train_3044","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear that you've been to the Saikei Ski Resort for the weekend. Did you enjoy it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's so exciting, though I had the most falls in our skiing team.\n#Person1#: Isn't there any coach to teach you how to ski?\n#Person2#: Of course there is. The top-level coaches there are from the State Sports General Administration.\n#Person1#: Could you move smoothly?\n#Person2#: Yes. My face even ached in the icy wind.\n#Person1#: What happened afterwards?\n#Person2#: I was skiing on and on excitedly until I realized one thing-I could not stop! You can just imagine how terrified I was.\n#Person1#: Poor girl!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s weekend in Saikei Ski Resort.","topic":"skiing"}
{"fname":"train_3045","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now I know why I split up with Mike. We found we were simply not good for each other.\n#Person2#: In what ways?\n#Person1#: Well, he is a typical Sagittarius guy, while I am a Cancer. We aren't really compatible\n#Person2#: Ha-ha, so you believe in astrology?\n#Person1#: What's strange about that! As a person born under the sign of Cancer, I am home-loving and wish for a peaceful family life. But according to astrology, Sagittarius guys are too adventurous and risk-taking. They seldom think of leading a settled and peaceful life.\n#Person2#: Is that so? I'm afraid it is too narrow-minded to judge people using astrology. It's all stereotypes!\n#Person1#: But in my case, the fact matches the theory. Mike is humorous, energetic, always as fresh as a daisy, but probably too ambitious. It frightens me!\n#Person2#: But as far as I remember, you two caught on like a house on fire when you first met.\n#Person1#: Exactly. But later on, he cares more about his career than love. Work seems to be the better all, and all for him-so much that he doesn't even grudge sparing a day out with me.","summary":"#Person1# thinks she broke up with Mike because they aren't compatible in astrology. #Person2# thinks judging people by astrology is wrong while #Person1# thinks her case matches the theory.","topic":"astrology and fact"}
{"fname":"train_3046","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a nice place, but you need to get some furniture.\n#Person2#: I had planned to. I can bring some from my place. And there's some more at my parents'.\n#Person1#: Do you have a bed?\n#Person2#: Of course, I have. There is one in my old house. And I have another one from college at my parents'house.\n#Person1#: That's good. You can put one in this room and put the other one in that room.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it is a good idea. You can stay in my house for the night if you would like to.\n#Person1#: Yeah. By the way, can I take a shower?\n#Person2#: Sure, but I don't have hot water, yet.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: No, they're coming tomorrow morning to turn the gas on. My phone should be working then, too.\n#Person1#: Well, do you want to go outside for dinner?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I can't cook anything until tomorrow, anyway. Let's go to the restaurant nearby. It's my treat.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's go.","summary":"#Person2# will take furniture from #Person2#'s and #Person2#'s parents' places to the new house. #Person2# invites #Person1# to stay for the night but there's no hot water or gas. They go to a restaurant nearby.","topic":"a new house"}
{"fname":"train_3047","dialogue":"#Person1#: Darling, this dress is for you. I hope you like it.\n#Person2#: Oh, very beautiful. Thank you, Steven, I like it very much.\n#Person1#: Your birthday is coming, and I think this dress suits you. Why not try it now?\n#Person2#: My birthday present? I can't help telling you that I am a happy woman, darling. I will come back soon. ( Go to her bedroom and wear the new dress, then show it to Steven. )\n#Person1#: It fits me exactly. How does it look like?\n#Person2#: It displays your slender figure, darling.\n#Person1#: The most important thing is that you bought it for me. I am happy that you know my size and style.\n#Person2#: Because you are my dear wife.","summary":"Steven bought a dress for his wife as a birthday present. #Person2# tries it and is happy that Steven knows her size and style.","topic":"dress for wife"}
{"fname":"train_3048","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I be of any help?\n#Person2#: I have a fifteen-day vacation and I want to have a trip to England. Is there any route that fits me well?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. How about this one? It's a new route.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. By the way, what kind of cabin will I have?\n#Person1#: First class, sir.","summary":"#Person1# recommends #Person2# a route to England with a first-class cabin.","topic":"trip to England"}
{"fname":"train_3049","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! We'Ve been waiting for our lunch order for over an hour. Did you forget our order?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. Could you tell me your name and order again, please? I'll check on the delay.\n#Person1#: The name's Stanley Morris and the order was for two chef's salads.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Morris. Please wait one moment and let me check on the order. Would you like anything to drink, sir? On the house.","summary":"Stanley's lunch order delayed for over an hour. #Person2# apologizes and checks on the order.","topic":"order delayed"}
{"fname":"train_3050","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really appreciate your driving me around.\n#Person2#: It's no problem. I have time today, and I think it's important that you find a good place.\n#Person1#: It would be hard for just me to do it. I don't know the city at all.\n#Person2#: So what do you see in there?\n#Person1#: This one sounds good. Efficiency with view of the lake. Utilities and parking included. Newly remodeled kitchen. $ 470.\n#Person2#: Can you afford that much?\n#Person1#: No, I guess not. But that's what I want, isn't it? An efficiency.\n#Person2#: Yes, an efficiency is a small apartment. Usually one large room and a small bathroom. There is often a small kitchen too. So it's good for one person.\n#Person1#: How about this one? Downtown efficiency. Furnished. . . What does furnished mean?\n#Person2#: That means the apartment has furniture in it.\n#Person1#: That's good.\n#Person2#: Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad. You have to like the furniture.\n#Person1#: Furnished. Parking included. $ 400.\n#Person2#: It's still pretty expensive.\n#Person1#: Yes, but it's downtown. I would like to take look at this one.\n#Person2#: Alright. What's the phone number?\n#Person1#: 256-7797.\n#Person2#: Got it. What else do you see?\n#Person1#: This one. Two male grad students seeking roommate. Must be quiet. Comfortable downtown apartment. Does this mean I have to share a room with them?\n#Person2#: No. It probably means they have a large apartment. Probably a living room, kitchen and three bedrooms. They need someone for the empty bedroom.\n#Person1#: That sounds alright.\n#Person2#: Yes, it might be an advantage for you. You are a foreigner, after all. If they're alright roommates, you could learn a lot from them.\n#Person1#: Here's the number, 256-4367.\n#Person2#: Got it. Let's call these two and see if we can make appointments to see the apartments.\n#Person1#: Sounds good to me. I really appreciate your help on this.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it, Larry. What are friends for anyway?","summary":"#Person2# drives Larry around the new city. Larry wants an efficiency for $ 470 but can't afford it. Larry and #Person2# talk about a furnished downtown efficiency for $ 400 and another ad that two male grad students seeking a roommate. #Person2# thinks Larry as a foreigner can learn from them. They will call to make appointments to see the apartments.","topic":"choose apartments"}
{"fname":"train_3051","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall we have some soup first?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't like soup. I'd rather have some fruit juice to start with.\n#Person1#: Ok, and what about the main course? Which would you rather have, fish or meat?\n#Person2#: Meat, I think.\n#Person1#: Don't you like fish then?\n#Person2#: I do, but I want meat.\n#Person1#: Shall we have some white wine then?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I prefer red wine with meat.\n#Person1#: What would you like for dessert?\n#Person2#: I just want to have a coffee, I think.\n#Person1#: Fine, and after dinner, shall we go to a disco?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'd like to go straight home. I'm very tired.","summary":"#Person2# rejects all of #Person1#'s suggestions on the meal and disco.","topic":"different choices"}
{"fname":"train_3052","dialogue":"#Person1#: We'd like to rent a flat near the university.\n#Person2#: Are you looking for somewhere for two people?\n#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.\n#Person2#: Yes, there are several place available in that price range near the university. Do you have any other requirements?\n#Person1#: Not really, no. We'd preferably like to live in a quiet street.\n#Person2#: How many rooms do you need in the flat?\n#Person1#: We'll need two bedrooms. The kitchen and dining room can be separate or combined.\n#Person2#: Ok. I've got a list of place that fit your requirements. Let's just go through them. The first on the list costs 80 pounds a month, but it's on a noisy street and it's a little far from the university.\n#Person1#: How far away is it from the campus?\n#Person2#: It's about two miles away. that might be a little far to walk. Here's one that's about half a mile from the campus. The cost is 100 pounds a month and it's on a small street, just off a main street.\n#Person1#: That sounds ideal. Can we go to have a look at it? we'd like to see it before making a final decision.\n#Person2#: Of course. I'm not very busy at the moment. If you can wait for about 15 or 20 minutes. I can take you there.\n#Person1#: Thank you. That would be great.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rent a cheap and quiet flat with two bedrooms near the university. #Person2# shows a list and introduces two flats. #Person1# wants to have a look before making the decision. #Person2# can take #Person1# there after 15 or 20 minutes.","topic":"rent a flat"}
{"fname":"train_3053","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'd like to have my phone turned on, please.\n#Person2#: At what address, sir?\n#Person1#: 345 Lincoln Avenue. Oklahoma City.\n#Person2#: O. K. Your name please?\n#Person1#: John Smith.\n#Person2#: One moment please. Very well, Mr. Smith. I need to ask you a few questions.\n#Person1#: Very well.\n#Person2#: The interview will take about 15 minutes, and your phone will be turned on in 24 hours.\n#Person1#: Fifteen minutes? I'm sorry, but I'll have to call back. I need to get back to work.\n#Person2#: O. K. Mr. Smith. Thanks for calling.","summary":"#Person2# requests a 15 minutes interview before turning John's phone on. John is busy now but will call back.","topic":"turn on phone"}
{"fname":"train_3054","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I bought this just now and here's a receipt. I'm afraid I was short-changed. Could you look into it?\n#Person2#: Oh, really? Just a moment. . . You paid with a ten-dollar note and I gave you. . . Oh, sorry, here's a five left. I'm terribly sorry.","summary":"#Person1# is short-changed five dollars by #Person2#.","topic":"short change"}
{"fname":"train_3055","dialogue":"#Person1#: How could we advertise our celebrations to mark the centenary of the founding of the university?\n#Person2#: I'm sure we could get one or two tv companies to come in. Perhaps the president could invite them and do an interview.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. We could put up some posters in and around the campus with a list of events. It would be quite cheap to do on the campus.\n#Person2#: It will be expensive to do outside the campus. Perhaps we could arrange for some sponsorship.\n#Person1#: We could contact alumni who work for large, well-know companies. They might be able to arrange cheap advertising in exchange for some free tickets.\n#Person2#: Good thinking! We should also print some leaflets for students to distribute.\n#Person1#: We should put some information about it on the home page of our university website. When people visit the website, they'll see the information.\n#Person2#: We could take out some advertisements to local newspapers. I checked the prices and they are reasonable.\n#Person1#: Ok. Let's get to work on our advertising campaign.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about advertising a celebration of the centenary of the university. They want to invite TV companies, put up posters, arrange for sponsorship, and use university websites and local newspapers to advertise.","topic":"advertise the celebration"}
{"fname":"train_3056","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ok, so where do you think we can save more money?\n#Person2#: Well, we could eat in more. That 300 dollars for entertainment is mostly going to restaurants.\n#Person1#: Yeah. That's a good idea and you like to cook. What about the books?\n#Person2#: No, I need my books.\n#Person1#: Come on. If we save more money, we can retire earlier and you'll actually have time to read all those books you buy.\n#Person2#: Well, what about the 50 you spent on a shirt? You could have gotten something for less.\n#Person1#: Ok. Let's compromise. If you agree to only spend 75 on books, I'll agree to only spend 40 for my next shirt.\n#Person2#: All right. That sounds fair.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree to save money by eating in more and spending less on #Person2#'s books and #Person1#'s shirt.","topic":"save money"}
{"fname":"train_3057","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now let me tell you your definite duties in this office and this is your desk. Please sit down.\n#Person2#: I see. Thank you. Sir, what kind of duties will I do?\n#Person1#: B, your main duty is to answer phone calls and transfer files to the person who wants them. Is that difficult?\n#Person2#: It's easy. Is there anything I can do for you, sir?\n#Person1#: Well. I have nearly forgotten. Mr. Green from ABC Company had an appointment with me, but I will be very busy at that time. If he calls, you can tell him the appointment will be changed to next week.\n#Person2#: I will leave a memo for you, sir.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person2#'s duties to answer calls and transfer files. #Person1# asks #Person2# to change the appointment with Mr. Green to next week.","topic":"job duties"}
{"fname":"train_3058","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but could you tell me how to get to the railway station?\n#Person2#: Yes, you'll have to take a No. 45 bus.\n#Person1#: Does the bus take me straight to the station?\n#Person2#: Yes, when you get off the bus, you will find the station just in front of you.\n#Person1#: Good, but where is the bus stop?\n#Person2#: Go straight along the road and turn right at the first crossing. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: Thank you. How soon can I get there?\n#Person2#: Well, if the streets are not too crowded, you will get there in about half an hour.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the railway station.","topic":"ask directions"}
{"fname":"train_3059","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh dear, I gained these 10 pounds in the last 3 months, none of my clothes fit any more.\n#Person2#: I wouldn't complain, you look much better. In fact, you can gain another 5 pounds and still look good.","summary":"#Person1# gained weight but #Person2# thinks #Person1# looks good.","topic":"gain weight"}
{"fname":"train_3060","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me see now. Which train do I need to get on?\n#Person2#: Excuse me. Do you need any help?\n#Person1#: Yes, I want to go to Tokyo Tower, but I'm really lost. This is my first visit to Japan, so I have no idea on how to ride the trains.\n#Person2#: First, you need to buy a ticket to your destination. [Um-HUH] From here, it's a hundred and thirty yen.\n#Person1#: A hundred thirty yen. Okay.\n#Person2#: Then, get on the Hibiya Subway Line at platform number 4.\n#Person1#: Number 4, alright. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day?\n#Person2#: Usually, they come about every six minutes or so.\n#Person1#: Alright. And where do I get off the train.\n#Person2#: Get off at Kamiyacho Station, three stops from here. The sign at the station is written in English, so you'll be able to read it.\n#Person1#: Three stops. Got it. Thanks for your help.\n#Person2#: No problem. Good luck.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go to Tokyo Tower. #Person2# tells #Person1# needs to take the Hibiya Subway Line and get off at Kamiyacho Station.","topic":"ask directions"}
{"fname":"train_3061","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?\n#Person2#: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and have a headache, but hope to be back in a day or two. You'd better say I'm staying in bed.\n#Person1#: But you are not in bed. Do you want me to tell a lie?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's only a little one, dear. I'm not making a false excuse. I really have a bad headache.\n#Person1#: Then put the cigarette out. It's very foolish of you to smoke when you've got a cold.\n#Person2#: Very well, dear. You're quite right.\n#Person1#: You never listen to me.\n#Person2#: Don't I?\n#Person1#: Look, There's some boiling water in the kitchen. Here you are. Do as I tell you now. I've put something in the water. That'll do you a lot of good. Wrap this cloth around your neck and put your nose over the water. That's right. Breathe in deeply.\n#Person2#: It smells nice.\n#Person1#: Now, another deep breath. Now breathe out. Slowly! Now, breathe in again. Go on doing that for five minutes. I will go and make that phone call to the office.","summary":"#Person2# is sick but still smokes and doesn't stay in bed. #Person2# wants #Person1# to lie to #Person2#'s secretary that #Person2# is staying in bed. #Person1# asks #Person2# to put #Person2#'s nose over boiling water and breathe deeply, which will do #Person2# good.","topic":"sick at home"}
{"fname":"train_3062","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your yard is always so beautiful, Cathy. You must have a gardener.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. It would cost at least $50 a month to hire someone to do the work, so I do most of it myself. I enjoy taking care of the flowers, but I have to force myself to do the weeding and cut the grass.","summary":"#Person1# compliments Cathy's garden. Cathy tells #Person1# she does gardening herself.","topic":"gardening"}
{"fname":"train_3063","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're having a lovely time,Dad.\n#Person2#: I'm sure there's a lot to do.\n#Person1#: There is! We've been for a walk in Central Park. It's so big! Everything here is big. And we've climbed the Empire State Building. The view was fantastic. We haven't been to Greenwich Village yet, and we haven't been to Chinatown, either. We're going to do that tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Have you seen the Statue of Liberty yet?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, we have. We've just had a helicopter out of the city, and we flew really close to it.\n#Person2#: What about a show? Have you seen a show on Broadway yet?\n#Person1#: No, we haven't. We're going to see one on our last night here, but we haven't decided what to see yet.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person2#'s dad about #Person2#'s visit to Central Park, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. #Person2# is also going to Greenwich Village, Chinatown and Broadway.","topic":"visit places"}
{"fname":"train_3064","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear John left his cat in your care while he's on vacation abroad. How are you getting along with it?\n#Person2#: Well, it never comes when I call it. It spills its food and sheds all over the place. I can't wait till John gets back.","summary":"John left his naughty cat in #Person2#'s care.","topic":"cat"}
{"fname":"train_3065","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to this idition of writers. Tonight we have Steven Das with us. Congratulations on your book. It's such a success.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: This is your first time to that poetry? Did you ever try before? Did you ever take any classes in poetry?\n#Person2#: Well. My only real experience was writing business plans. Other than that. I've experience. We're writing with concerned. I've always had the good grass of the writing with the English language. Thanks to my mom who studied my reading when I was very little.\n#Person1#: What's the hardest thing that in the world?\n#Person2#: Definitely finding the perfect words to fit what I wanted to say. There're always work word two that I might to rewrite if given the chance.\n#Person1#: Was there be more collections of poetry from Daisy?\n#Person2#: There will be more something that surprise. But maybe not poetry. I really don't see myself as a poet. Rather, I'd see what I wrote this kind of writing. that might inspaire people in someway.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Steven Das. Steven wrote a successful poetry book. Steven is good at English writing and writes with concern. Steven feels hard to find perfect words to express. Steven will write more, maybe not poetry.","topic":"interview a writer"}
{"fname":"train_3066","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: He, he.., hello? Uh, yeah. Is ... uh ... your dad home?\n#Person1#: Just a minute please.\n#Person3#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Uh ... yeah ... uh hello? Yeah, um ... is ... uh ... Nick home please?\n#Person3#: Oh, he can't come to the phone right now.\n#Person2#: Okay, well, um, yeah, I need to talk to your dad. Um, yeah, could you ... um ... take a message?\n#Person3#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: Yeah. This is ... my name's Nick Johnson. And if ...\n#Person3#: The phone number?\n#Person2#: Yeah if you could tell him. Yeah, the phone number is 589 [Uh-huh] 7248.\n#Person3#: 589-7248?\n#Person2#: Yeah, right and if you could tell him to call me tonight between 7:00 and 8:30?\n#Person3#: Okay.\n#Person2#: Alright, and uh. Now, I think ... are you his daughter?\n#Person3#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: Yeah, now what's your name?\n#Person3#: I ... I'm not supposed to tell that.\n#Person2#: Ah, that's really smart. Alright, well just tell him I called.\n#Person3#: Okay.\n#Person2#: Okay, bye.\n#Person3#: Bye.","summary":"Johnson calls to find #Person3#'s dad Nick. #Person1# answers it and passes to #Person3#. Nick is not available now so Johnson leaves his number and asks #Person3# to tell Nick.","topic":"a call"}
{"fname":"train_3067","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Is that Mr. Nelson? This is Linda speaking.\n#Person2#: Hello, Miss Linda. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'm on my way to visit you now, but I've lost my way.\n#Person2#: That's too bad. Where are you now, Miss Linda?\n#Person1#: I don't know exactly. I think I'm somewhere on New Hampshire Street. I'm calling you from a bookstore.\n#Person2#: A bookstore on New Hampshire Street. It's at a corner, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. And I can see a restaurant at the other corner.\n#Person2#: Now I'm almost sure where you are. You turned at the second corner. You should have turned at the first corner from the railway station.\n#Person1#: Is that so? Then I'll go back to the first corner.\n#Person2#: It'll be better that way. You'll find a one-way traffic sign. That's where you have to turn to the left. Come up the slope to reach a six-storied apartment house. My room is on the third floor.\n#Person1#: I'm sure I won't have any trouble this time. Thanks.\n#Person2#: I'll be waiting for you. Bye.","summary":"Linda lost her way to visit Nelson so she calls to tell him she is in a bookstore. Nelson knows where Linda is and directs Linda to reach a six-storied apartment house.","topic":"direct the way"}
{"fname":"train_3068","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like a bag? \n#Person2#: That's OK. I'll just throw them in my backpack. Say, do you have any advice on where I can get some Chinese ginseng? \n#Person1#: Ginseng? You can get that at any Chinese herb store. I know a good one right near here--I can show you if you want. \n#Person2#: If it's close to here and you don't mind, sure, that would be great! \n#Person1#: Come with me! \n#Person3#: Oh, hi! I'm Uranda! My aunt said you wanted some ginseng. Which kind do you want? \n#Person2#: Uh, what's the difference? \n#Person3#: Korean ginseng is red--it's more warming. The Western ginseng is white and more cooling. Since it's still kind of cold, I suggest you get the red kind! \n#Person2#: Well, OK. How much for a pound? \n#Person3#: We don't sell by the pound here in Taiwan. We sell by the jin. One jin is about one and a third pounds. ","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# to buy Chinese ginseng nearby. Uranda introduces Korean ginseng and Western ginseng and suggests #Person2# buy the red Korean ginseng.","topic":"buy ginseng"}
{"fname":"train_3069","dialogue":"#Person1#: . . . I knew it. I always knew you were a lesbian! \n#Person2#: She's my roommate, not my date. [to Yi-jun] The D-man, as in dork. \n#Person1#: Haha. Still got that great sense of humor, I see. Here's my card. I sell used cars. A car from us is a car you can trust! \n#Person2#: Alrighty then. Didn't you use to date Sheryl? \n#Person1#: Sweet little lassie. Yep, broke her heart when the D-man told her he couldn't be a one-woman guy. \n#Person2#: Oh? I heard she dumped you. Anyway, she's right over there. Oh, Sheryl! ","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2# is a lesbian. #Person2# explains she is not. #Person1# then introduces himself while #Person2# finds Sheryl.","topic":"lesbian and date"}
{"fname":"train_3070","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anyone home? Jen! \n#Person2#: I'm in the kitchen. . . let yourself in! \n#Person1#: Wow! You're really working up a storm! \n#Person2#: I know. I've even worked up a sweat. \n#Person1#: You look like a cooking show host--only messier. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks Jen messes up the kitchen.","topic":"mess the kitchen"}
{"fname":"train_3071","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I've been having a lot of headaches recently.\n#Person1#: How long have they been bothering you?\n#Person2#: Since this past Monday. I hadn't slept well the night before and thought that was the reason, so I went to work as usual.\n#Person1#: Did you take any medicine?\n#Person2#: Not on Monday, but I did take some on the following day. The pain stopped for about half a day and then came back that night. So I decided to come and see you.\n#Person1#: OK. Let me examine you and see if we can sort this out.","summary":"#Person2# has been having headaches since last Monday but #Person2# worked as usual. #Person2# took medicine which didn't work. #Person1# examines #Person2#.","topic":"headache"}
{"fname":"train_3072","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tired again, Samantha.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry, James. I've had such a busy week and this morning was just. Uh...I woke up really early at 5:30 AM and then I couldn't get back to sleep. So I got up.\n#Person1#: What? At 5:30 AM on a Saturday morning?\n#Person2#: Yes, then I had a shower and went out to catch a bus into town. Instead of 8 o'clock AM, it didn't come until 8:15 AM and it was raining hard.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear. What happened next?\n#Person2#: When I got to town, it was 9:15 AM. So first of all, I went to the library, but it was closed. So I waited until 10:00 AM for it to open.\n#Person1#: Why did you go to the library?\n#Person2#: I needed some information for my school project, but I spent 2 hours looking for something about the Kings and Queens of England. But all the books I needed were out of the library.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you go to the book shop in Stanley Street?\n#Person2#: I've didn't have enough money on me, so I caught the bus home at 12:30.\n#Person1#: What time did you get home?\n#Person2#: Not until 2:00 PM. The bus broke down and I had to walk the rest of the way home.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear.","summary":"Samantha tells James about her terrible morning. Samantha woke up at 5:30. The bus was late and it was raining. She waited until 10:00 outside the library and spent 2 hours but found nothing valuable. Then the returned bus broke down so she walked home until 2:00.","topic":"Tired morning"}
{"fname":"train_3073","dialogue":"#Person1#: Roy why do you look so happy today?\n#Person2#: I was praised by my new boss today.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yes, you know a couple of months ago there was a problem in my department. A new system meant that you had to sign in and out all the time. Many people didn't like this, because there was only one place you could sign in. Which was a long way from where most people work when the new boss came he asked for solving methods and I suggested we put signing in stations at several locations. Today, he told me he would take the advice and he gave me $200 as an award.\n#Person1#: Wow. That's great news, but don't act so excited in your company, your colleagues may not like you.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"Roy feels happy for being praised by his boss. #Person1# reminds Roy not to act excited in the company.","topic":"praised by boss"}
{"fname":"train_3074","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know, we have to think of something we can do after school. My life basically consists of school, homework and school. It's getting to be quite boring.\n#Person2#: Yeah, we really need to find an after school club for something.\n#Person1#: But our school doesn't have any funny clubs.\n#Person2#: Hey, we can always create our own club.\n#Person1#: But we should make sure people are actually interested first.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah. We have to do some preparations, but before we start anything, we must make sure there is an important person to sponsor us.\n#Person1#: Hmm...Who will sponsor us? Everybody looked so busy.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think school life is boring. They want to find a sponsor to create their club.","topic":"create school club"}
{"fname":"train_3075","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor Edward, could I have a talk with you about the oral presentation?\n#Person2#: OK. Was there something about the requirements you didn't understand?\n#Person1#: No. I just don't think I can do it.\n#Person2#: You don't think you'll be ready in time?\n#Person1#: I'm not here to ask for more time. In fact, it's because I'll get very nervous in front of people. It's a problem I've had since I was a child.\n#Person2#: I see. There has to be some way we can deal with it.\n#Person1#: I could write a paper instead. Some of my teachers in high school let me do that.\n#Person2#: But if I let you do that, I'd be opening myself up to the blame of unfair treatment. Well, would you be nervous if you gave the presentation in front of a video camera?\n#Person1#: You mean recorded with a camera and then show it to the class? It might work. Actually, that's a great idea. I could do it over and over again until I got it perfect. But the other students, won't they...\n#Person2#: Well, I'll have some explaining to do. I think they'll understand.","summary":"#Person1# feels nervous to do the oral presentation in front of people. #Person1# asks Professor Edward if #Person1# could write a paper instead. Edward thinks it's unfair and suggests #Person1# record the presentation and show it to the class. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"record presentation"}
{"fname":"train_3076","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Joe, what are you doing in this department store?\n#Person2#: Hi, Rita, I'm just looking for a pair of shoes. I won't be here for long.\n#Person1#: Why not? When I go shoe shopping, I have so many options for sneakers that I spend awhile looking at all of the choices.\n#Person2#: That's my problem. I don't have a lot of options.\n#Person1#: What do you mean? This is a big store, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I have unusually big feet. That wouldn't be too much of a problem except that they're also very wide, and only a few brands sell shoes that I can fit into.\n#Person1#: So how do you usually go about buying shoes, then?\n#Person2#: Well, first of all, I can only go to certain stores that can guarantee me a large selection.\n#Person1#: Well, you're in the right store. If they don't have it, no one will.\n#Person2#: After that I choose something from one of the few brands that I know will fit me. I prefer white, so I ask them to bring me a pair of white sneakers in my size. Since I ' m usually only given one or two pairs of shoes that meet my qualifications, it makes it a very easy choice.","summary":"Joe and Rita meet in the store. Joe has difficulty finding suitable shoes because of his big feet. Joe usually goes to certain stores with a large selection and chooses from the white pairs.","topic":"unusually big shoes"}
{"fname":"train_3077","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I was wondering if I could talk with the apartment manager.\n#Person2#: I am the apartment manager. How can I help you?\n#Person1#: I was wondering if the apartment on Main Street is still available.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's still vacant. Are you interested in seeing it?\n#Person1#: Yes, I would love to see the apartment.\n#Person2#: I will be at the apartment today at 6\n#Person1#: Yes, I can be there at 6.\n#Person2#: Great. I'll see you at 6. Do you know where it is?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have a friend who lives in that neighborhood.\n#Person2#: I'll be bringing an application form.\n#Person1#: OK, should I bring anything with me?\n#Person2#: No. I might need to see your ID card, but that's about it.","summary":"#Person1# wants to see an apartment on Main Street. #Person2# suggests meeting at the apartment today at 6. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"apartment rent"}
{"fname":"train_3078","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John.\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Mary, come on in. Any problem?\n#Person1#: Oh, no problem.\n#Person2#: Great. I forgot to ask you, though. How long did you want the place?\n#Person1#: Six months.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, that might be a problem. I usually only sign one year leases.\n#Person1#: Well, one year would be fine, too. I ' m not planning on leaving the area anytime soon.\n#Person2#: Well, if it ' s not a problem. Then here you go.\n#Person1#: Just let me look at it quickly.\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: Looks like a standard lease.\n#Person2#: Yeah, and don ' t worry about the security deposit. If everything ' s all right when you move out, you ' ll get it back.\n#Person1#: O. K. Great. Just sign and date it here?\n#Person2#: Yes. Thanks. You can move your stuff in tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Wonderful.","summary":"Mary wants a six-month lease but John only signs one-year leases. Mary eventually agrees to sign the one-year lease and she can move her stuff tomorrow.","topic":"house leasing"}
{"fname":"train_3079","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you adapted to the lifestyle in China?\n#Person2#: Yeah, almost. But there is one thing.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but...\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: Some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others.\n#Person1#: That makes you feel uncomfortable?\n#Person2#: Yeah. we never do that in a public office.\n#Person1#: Perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy.\n#Person2#: I have felt that. One day when i was in a queue, reading a newspaper story, the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding.\n#Person1#: Well, that's not rare. I've seen people reading at others ' newspaper while taking a metro or a bus.\n#Person2#: Just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm shocked.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person2# has adapted to life in China except for the part of privacy. #Person2# shares the experience that people share personal stories in a public office and read at others' newspapers.","topic":"privacy"}
{"fname":"train_3080","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our show! Today, I am going to show you how to make the perfect mouthwatering sandwich! Are you ready? Let's get started!\n#Person2#: Let's start with the basics, bread. Bread is an important ingredient here. You need to remember one thing - choose the bread according to the following criteria, freshness, crumb and color. If you want a closed sandwich I recommend you first toast your bread in a toaster or oven, or grill it slightly until it gets a light brown color.\n#Person1#: Now that our bread is ready, let's talk about the ingredients! Of course, each person's palate is different, but I'm going to give you a few tips that you'll be able to use when turning any sandwich into the perfect sandwich. I would strongly recommend you put fresh vegetables in your sandwich.\n#Person2#: Do not undervalue them as they play a big role in forming the taste and will make the sandwich more refreshing and light. The best choices here are evident, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, sweet pepper or chilli, lettuce and, of course, herbs, you can't go wrong with them. As for aubergines, mushrooms and asparagus, I would recommend you first grill them slightly with a little touch of olive oil.\n#Person1#: Last but not least, we have a wide variety of condiments that we can add to our perfect sandwich. We can be subtle and just add a touch of salt and pepper, or we can combine mustard sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup or even caviar to achieve a stronger flavor! It's always a good idea to cut your sandwich in triangles or manageable pieces to avoid all your ingredients falling out and staining your shirt!\n#Person2#: That's all the time we have for today, but join us next time where we'll be going over how to make the perfect lasagna! Till next time!","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# show the audience how to make a sandwich. They give some tips such as putting fresh vegetables and grill aubergines, mushrooms, and asparagus slightly with a little touch of olive oil. They will teach how to make lasagna next time.","topic":"cooking"}
{"fname":"train_3081","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like you trip?\n#Person2#: I have no idea. Maybe I want to take a boat down the river.\n#Person1#: That's interesting. I will go with you.\n#Person2#: Won't it be dangerous?\n#Person1#: Don't worry. There are so many people. We will join the touring party.\n#Person2#: That's better.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the trip plan and they will go boating.","topic":"trip plan"}
{"fname":"train_3082","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike, I can't catch up with our Chinese teacher very well.\n#Person2#: I advise you to take an additional course in some Chinese schools.\n#Person1#: What is that?\n#Person2#: This kind of school is good at helping people to improve their Chinese.\n#Person1#: Will they recommend me the class that suits me?\n#Person2#: Sure. You can review the lessons you have learned at school and learn something new there.\n#Person1#: That's great. I'll tell my mother about it.","summary":"#Person1# can't catch up with #Person1#'s Chinese teacher. #Person2# suggests taking an additional course in some Chinese schools.","topic":"advice on Chinese"}
{"fname":"train_3083","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what are you doing for Thanksgiving?\n#Person2#: Not much really. It's more of an American tradition, so back home we don't really celebrate it. In fact, I am not even sure of what exactly is being celebrated!\n#Person1#: Well you know, it's a time to get together with all your family and be thankful for everything!\n#Person2#: Yeah but, how did this holiday come to be?\n#Person1#: Well, the first settlers of Massachusetts arrived there because of religious persecution from England and King James. Once in the New World, they befriended an native named Squanto, who taught them how to harvest food from the area such as corn.\n#Person2#: And then what did happen?\n#Person1#: Well, they had enough harvests for the next winter and celebration . They decided to have a big feast for the natives, giving thanks the land, and everyone for the foods, healthy and new lives.\n#Person2#: Interesting! I am amazed how big and delicious thanksgiving dinners are!\n#Person1#: Come to my house for Thanksgiving! We are having turkey, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes with gravy, and lots of stuffing!\n#Person2#: Count me in!","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s plan for Thanksgiving but #Person2# doesn't celebrate it. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# the history of Thanksgiving and the way people celebrate it. #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s house for Thanksgiving dinner.","topic":"Thanksgiving"}
{"fname":"train_3084","dialogue":"#Person1#: How come you're still up? Shouldn't you be asleep by now? Is there anything wrong?\n#Person2#: I've been having a hard time sleeping lately.\n#Person1#: As far as I know, insomnia is usually caused by stress. Are you stressed at all?\n#Person2#: Well. Actually, not. I think it's because I just had a appendicitis surgery and I am not feeling so good.\n#Person1#: What? When did you have it? Why I don't know that at all! Are you okay now? If you are feeling no good, we should go to the hospital right now.\n#Person2#: No, no, no. Mom. Please calm down. It's okay. It's a normal reaction after the surgery.\n#Person1#: Really? Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Yes, Please calm down. I am okay. But when I move, the wound hurts and it makes me hard to sleep.\n#Person1#: Alright. Now, tell me what happened!\n#Person2#: Oh, please. I'll tell you but please calm down first. Okay?\n#Person1#: Sure. Go ahead.\n#Person2#: Do you remember when I went to the university last week, I got a fever?\n#Person1#: Yes, you caught a cold I remember.\n#Person2#: Well it's not. It was actually appendicitis. And it caused my fever.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: Yes, and after I arrived at the university, it became more apparent. My stomach began to hurt. And it was really painful. I fainted. My classmates sent me to the hospital. And they operated a surgery on me.\n#Person1#: Oh God. It was my fault. I should have found it earlier.\n#Person2#: It's okay mom. Even I thought it was just a fever. I left the hospital after three days. I am almost perfectly okay now.","summary":"#Person2# cannot sleep well because he had surgery and the wound hurts when #Person2# moves. #Person1# is shocked that #Person1# didn't know it at all. #Person2# explains #Person1# had acute appendicitis when #Person2# was at the university but #Person2#'s almost okay now.","topic":"advice on insomnia"}
{"fname":"train_3085","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see Victor on Wednesday, Wendy?\n#Person2#: Yes. We went for a walk in the woods near the highway.\n#Person1#: Wasn't it cold on Wednesday?\n#Person2#: Yes. It was very cold and windy. We wore heavy wool sweaters and walked quickly to keep warm.\n#Person1#: It's so nice and quiet in the woods.\n#Person2#: Yes. Farther away from the highway it was very quiet and there were birds and squirrels everywhere. We counted over twenty squirrels.\n#Person1#: It sounds wonderful. Did you take lunch with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, we bought veal sandwiches. We stopped around twelve, and we ate and watched the squirrels, but it was too windy to sit long. It was a very nice walk, anyway.","summary":"#Person1# asks Wendy whether she saw Victor on Wednesday. Wendy tells #Person1# that she and Victor took a walk in the woods that day.","topic":"evening activity"}
{"fname":"train_3086","dialogue":"#Person1#: I found out when Jim's birthday is. It's this Friday.\n#Person2#: Let's plan a surprise party for him!\n#Person1#: Can you spread the word and ask everyone to bring some kind of snack food?\n#Person2#: That's easy. Anything else?\n#Person1#: Will you call his wife and let her know so that if she is available, she can come too?\n#Person2#: Won't he be surprised!\n#Person1#: I don't know how old he is though.\n#Person2#: That's O. K. Maybe his wife will spill the beans!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are planning a surprise party for Jim. They want to call Jim's wife for it.","topic":"birthday surprise"}
{"fname":"train_3087","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Larry, how was your weekend?\n#Person2#: Not bad. We had a get-together with friends from college. I haven't seen many of them since graduation. How about you?\n#Person1#: Great. I hung out with Jo all day shopping, and the went out for dinner together.\n#Person2#: Sounds a good weekend. You know it always amazes me that two people as different as you and Jo can become such close friends.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I never thought we could be good friends either. We have our differences. She's more outgoing and active while I am more quiet and reversed, but we still get along extremely well. We can talk for hours about anything.\n#Person2#: That's great. I know people who can't stand each other for even five minutes.\n#Person1#: When Jo and I are together, we argue a lot, but that's also part of the fun. Besides, I know she will always be there for me when I need her, and she knows I'll be there for her.\n#Person2#: It seems you two bring out the best of one another.\n#Person1#: Exactly. Having Jo as my friend is one of the best things that's ever happened to me.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you are so lucky to have found each other.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I think so too.","summary":"#Person1# and Larry share their weekend experience. #Person1# went shopping with Jo. Larry is amazed because of the close friendship between #Person1# and Jo who are so different. #Person1# thinks that having Jo as #Person1#'s friend is one of the best things in #Person1#'s life.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_3088","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing this weekend?\n#Person2#: I am not sure. What are you doing?\n#Person1#: I was thinking of maybe taking a drive to the beach.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a great idea!\n#Person1#: Would you be interested in joining me?\n#Person2#: Sure, I would love to go with you. When would you be leaving?\n#Person1#: I thought that we could leave around 8\n#Person2#: That would give us plenty of time to explore. Did you know that there is a music festival on the beach in Santa Barbara?\n#Person1#: That was part of my plan.\n#Person2#: Well then, I'll see you on Saturday. Thanks for asking me to go with you.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the beach this weekend. #Person2# accepts. #Person1# suggests going to a music festival on the beach, which was a part of #Person2#'s plan.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_3089","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to go skiing with me? I heard the new ski area is great. They have safe tracks, especially for the beginners and provide free training. I think it suits you best.\n#Person2#: Sounds not bad! You know, the only thing I worried about is the safety. I'm not an active exerciser and my muscle may be not strong enough for such an intense sport.\n#Person1#: Then you can go to the three-day-long training camp first. There're some professional teachers and they can guide you to do certain necessary exercise.\n#Person2#: I will think about it.\n#Person1#: Come on! It is really a fun game.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a new ski area and suggests #Person2# take a three-day-long training camp. #Person2# will think about it.","topic":"skiing invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3090","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm your new neighbor. My name is Andy.\n#Person2#: Hi, Andy. I'm Judy. It's nice meeting you.\n#Person1#: Nice meeting you, too.\n#Person2#: Come over and visit when you have time.\n#Person1#: Thanks for the invitation. I will!","summary":"Andy and Judy introduce themselves to each other.","topic":"greetings"}
{"fname":"train_3091","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thomas, would you be so kind as to lay the table for me? I'm busy in the kitchen.\n#Person2#: Of course! Where are the things?\n#Person1#: They're all here.\n#Person2#: Right! I'll do it straight away.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'm most grateful.","summary":"#Person1# asks Thomas to lay the table.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_3092","dialogue":"#Person1#: I absolutely love what you're wearing today.\n#Person2#: You do? I just bought this outfit a couple days ago.\n#Person1#: Seriously, it looks really nice on you. Where did you buy it from?\n#Person2#: I bought it from the Macy's at the Santa Anita mall.\n#Person1#: I really like that outfit.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I think you look nice today, too.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I just bought these new shoes earlier today.\n#Person2#: Those are nice. What are they?\n#Person1#: These are some Chucks.\n#Person2#: Those are great. How much were they?\n#Person1#: I got them for forty.\n#Person2#: I think I might go and find me my own pair of Chucks.","summary":"#Person1# praises #Person2#'s outfit and #Person2# appreciates #Person1#'s new shoes. They share about the places they bought those stuff.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3093","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Pineapple Computer Company. This is Janice Shaw, the secretary of Nova. May I ask who is calling?\n#Person2#: Good morning. This is Dan. Could I speak to Nova?\n#Person1#: I feel so sorry that Nova has gone on her business trip.\n#Person2#: Really? When will she come back?\n#Person1#: Maybe next weekend. She only mentioned this before she left.\n#Person2#: Well, the reason why I am calling is to tell her that our appointment in next month will have to be postponed. And the exact time for this meeting will be discussed after she comes back.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute. I have to leave a memo here. Anything else?\n#Person2#: The file for the meeting needs to be retyped and please send it to us as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: Dan, don't worry. I will tell her everything as soon as she comes back.","summary":"Dan calls to speak to Nova but Nova is unavailable. Janice will help to inform Nova that Dan intends to postpone their appointment and the file for the meeting needs to be retyped.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_3094","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, John! What do you think are the main causes of war today?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say! But it seems that a lot of wars nowadays are civil wars. People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country.\n#Person1#: Yeah, several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years. It seems they will never end.\n#Person2#: How do you think they could be ended?\n#Person1#: I don't think that there is any easy way.\n#Person2#: I think one better way to stop it is to cut off their financial support.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you are right!","summary":"John thinks a lot of wars nowadays are civil wars and cutting off the financial support of different ethnic groups will end the war.","topic":"war and punishment"}
{"fname":"train_3095","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mike. I am going to move on the first of next month.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! So, have you started planning your move?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am trying to find good movers now. Do you know any?\n#Person2#: Not really.\n#Person1#: What did you do for your last move?\n#Person2#: Since I did not have much staff, I asked my cousin to help me out.\n#Person1#: Oh. that's very nice of him.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it was. But I still have some information that I collected last time, and if you want, I will give it to you.\n#Person1#: Yes, please.","summary":"#Person1# wants to find movers and asks Mike about his move. Mike will give some information to #Person1#.","topic":"move information"}
{"fname":"train_3096","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll be glad when winter comes.\n#Person2#: Why is that?\n#Person1#: Because I love the snow.\n#Person2#: Yes, the snow is fun.\n#Person1#: Last year we made a big snowman.\n#Person2#: How big was it?\n#Person1#: It was seven feet tall.\n#Person2#: How long did it take?\n#Person1#: It took us all day.\n#Person2#: Did you give him a nose?\n#Person1#: Of course. We gave him a big carrot for a nose.\n#Person2#: Let me help you make one this year.","summary":"#Person1# loves the snow and tells #Person2# #Person1#'s experience of making a snowman last winter.","topic":"winter"}
{"fname":"train_3097","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to take my vacation next month.\n#Person2#: How long did you have in mind?\n#Person1#: I would like to take my two weeks vacation time.\n#Person2#: Seeing as next month is our slow season, that should not be a problem.\n#Person1#: Great. I will make my reservations as necessary.\n#Person2#: Just make sure to turn in all the necessary paperwork to ensure there are no problems with the days you want to take off.","summary":"#Person1# wants to take a vacation next month. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to turn in the necessary paperwork.","topic":"vacation preparation"}
{"fname":"train_3098","dialogue":"#Person1#: Diana, in your opinion, which is more important, IQ or EQ?\n#Person2#: Why are you asking me the strange question, Jerry?\n#Person1#: I watched the movie Forrest Gump last night. And the question just lined in my mind.\n#Person2#: Well. I think IQ matters more. But it won't work without EQ.\n#Person1#: Why? You seem pretty sure about it.\n#Person2#: Because an intellectual mind can only be a beneficial thing in life.\n#Person1#: But IQ is decided at birth. One can't expect to make a lot of improvement in it.\n#Person2#: That's why people's achievement varies greatly.\n#Person1#: That's true, but what if one comes across some difficulties. He must rely on his EQ to deal with them.\n#Person2#: Yes, Jerry, can you share your understanding of EQ?\n#Person1#: I think it is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives.\n#Person2#: Quite right. Have you noticed that a high IQ is not a must for one's success?\n#Person1#: Just as Forrest?\n#Person2#: Yes, his IQ is high enough for him to embrace the success as long as he can manage his EQ.\n#Person1#: I got it.","summary":"Jerry asks Diana to compare the degree of importance of IQ and EQ. Diana thinks IQ matters more but it won't work without EQ, while Jerry thinks EQ is independent of IQ and plays a prominent role in deciding the way we live our lives.","topic":"IQ or EQ"}
{"fname":"train_3099","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to IBA. Do you need any assistance?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm hoping to get a mortgage from you and was wondering about your interest rates.\n#Person1#: I see. We offer Personal Housing Loans, or mortgages, at a rate of 0. 42 % per month.\n#Person2#: That's pretty much the same as I've been quoted at other banks.\n#Person1#: We offer many different payment plans. Would you be looking at long-term or short-term? Are you looking at a 10 - year repayment plan?\n#Person2#: Definitely. I want to get my mortgage paid off as soon as I can.\n#Person1#: Then we can certainly help you with that. You see, for shorter term loans, we can offer an even more competitive interest rate.\n#Person2#: Mmmm. . . that does sound interesting. Is there anyone available I can talk with about this in more detail?\n#Person1#: I'll get our Mortgage Adviser for you. Please take a seat, I won't be a minute.","summary":"#Person2# wants to get a mortgage from IBA and wants to know the interest rates. #Person1# introduces some payment plans and will get their Mortgage Adviser for #Person2# to discuss details.","topic":"mortage"}
{"fname":"train_3100","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, ABC company.\n#Person2#: Hello, this is Mr. Morris Pitt. I'd like to speak to Mr. Bell, please.\n#Person1#: Just a moment. I am sorry. At the moment, he is out of the office. Would you like to leave your number? When he comes back, I will tell him to call you back.\n#Person2#: Please have him call me at my office. He knows the number.\n#Person1#: Of course.","summary":"Morris asks #Person1# to tell Mr. Bell to call back.","topic":"call back"}
{"fname":"train_3101","dialogue":"#Person1#: so, which sport do you prefer---basketball or baseball?\n#Person2#: to be honest, I don't really care for either one.\n#Person1#: I thought everyone liked basketball. Why don't you like it?\n#Person2#: I used to play basketball when I was little, and I never scored a goal. Every time I watch a basketball game, I think about how horrible I was at it.\n#Person1#: that makes sense.\n#Person2#: how about you? What's your favorite sport of all time?\n#Person1#: my absolute favorite is ice hockey.\n#Person2#: have you ever seen a live game?\n#Person1#: sure, many times. It's an exciting game for spectators to watch.\n#Person2#: I've never really understood the game.\n#Person1#: it's not that difficult. If you want to watch a game with me, I can explain the rules and the tactics while we're watching.\n#Person2#: thanks, that'd be nice. When's the next ice hockey game on?\n#Person1#: not for a while, but we could watch an old one on the internet so I can explain the game to you.\n#Person2#: that's a good idea.\n#Person1#: let's watch the Canadian team. They have a good manager and a great coach.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# doesn't like basketball and explains the reason. #Person1# likes ice hockey and invites #Person2# to watch an old game on the internet.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_3102","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do?\n#Person2#: I'm a firefighter.\n#Person1#: Really? That's so cool.\n#Person2#: I'm really lucky to do something I really love.\n#Person1#: What station do you work at?\n#Person2#: I work downtown at station 24. It can get a little crazy sometimes but that's what makes it challenging.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s job as a firefighter.","topic":"vocation"}
{"fname":"train_3103","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you travelled much?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been around the world several times.\n#Person1#: What countries have you visited?\n#Person2#: I have been to France, Italy, Japan and Ireland.\n#Person1#: Why did you visit them? Was it just for vacation or work?\n#Person2#: In most cases, it was just for vacation. I once worked in France for two years.\n#Person1#: Have you ever been to Britain on vacation?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I've often been to Britain.","summary":"#Person2# has traveled to many countries mostly for vacation except for France.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_3104","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob Gordon speaking.\n#Person2#: Hello, Bob. It's Ann here. How's everything?\n#Person1#: Fine. How about you?\n#Person2#: Oh, not so bad. Listen, I want to talk to you, Bob, about next Thursday. I hope you haven't forgotten.\n#Person1#: No, no. I've got it in my diary. Just look it up. Thursday, the 14th, the meeting in Birmingham, I don't know when or where, though.\n#Person2#: Right. That's what Don White asked me to tell you. It's in Birmingham at a quarter past eleven in the Rose.\n#Person1#: The Rose Hotel?\n#Person2#: Yes, the one opposite the park, Er, now you've got the time, right? 11:15, OK?\n#Person1#: Yeah, fine, 11:15. I may be a few minutes late. There is a train from here at 8:10. I'll take that one. Which train are you getting?\n#Person2#: I'm catching the 10:17 one. I get in at about 10:45.\n#Person1#: OK. See you Thursday then. Cheer then.\n#Person2#: Bye, Bob.","summary":"Ann is calling Bob to confirm the place and time for their meeting. Bob and Ann agree to meet at 11:15 and they talk about the trains they will take.","topic":"detail confirmation"}
{"fname":"train_3105","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jack. Congratulations. Your team won the game.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Sally. You watched the game, didn't you?\n#Person1#: Of coures. Your football team did so well. The third team goal, especially, was really good.\n#Person2#: Yes, but it wasn't easy to win, the visiting team was really strong.\n#Person1#: It was, but your team was even stronger. Your coach did a good job, and all of the players did a good job, too.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: When is your next match?\n#Person2#: On Friday, next week.","summary":"Sally congratulates Jack on the fact that Jack's team won the game.","topic":"congratualtion"}
{"fname":"train_3106","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've got tickets for the film of Romeo and Juliet tonight. Do you want to come?\n#Person2#: Oh, er, well actually...\n#Person1#: You don't have to come if you don't want to. You can stay in and write your essay on insects if you prefer!\n#Person2#: No, it isn't that, but you see I've to help organize Jill's party tonight so I'm afraid I can't come to the show. Tell you what I thought? Why don't you come to the party instead?\n#Person1#: Can I? Do you think Jill would mind if I did?\n#Person2#: No. I'm sure she wouldn't. You have to bring a bottle of course, but it doesn't have to be expensive.\n#Person1#: I hope not! I'm completely broke! The first thing I'll have to do is get rid of these tickets in order to pay for some wine. Who do you think...oh, look, there's Professor Shrimp. He likes Shakespeare's plays. See if he would like tickets.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the film. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# will organize Jill's party and #Person2# invites #Person1# to the party. #Person1# will sell these tickets to pay for some wine.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3107","dialogue":"#Person1#: When I say I live in Sweden, people always want to know about the seasons.\n#Person2#: The seasons?\n#Person1#: Yeah, you know how cold it is in winter? What is it like when the days are so short?\n#Person2#: So what is it like?\n#Person1#: Well, it is cold, very cold in winter. Sometimes it is cold as 26 degrees below centigrade. And of course when you go out, you'll wrap up warm. But inside in the houses it's always very warm, much warmer than at home. Swedish people always complain that when they visit England, the houses are cold even in the good winter.\n#Person2#: And what about the darkness?\n#Person1#: Well, yeah, around Christmas time there's only one hour of daylight, so you really looks forward to the spring. It is sometimes a bit depressing. But you see the summers are amazing, from May to July in the North of Sweden the sun never sets. It's still light in the midnight. You can walk in the mountains and read a newspaper.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah, the land of the midnight sun.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's right, but it's wonderful. You won't stay up all night. And the Swedes makes most of it often they started work earlier in summer and then leave at about 2 or 3 in the afternoon, so that they can really enjoy the long summer evenings. They'd like to work hard, but play hard, too. I think Londoners work longer hours, but I'm not sure this is a good thing.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the weather in Sweden to #Person2#, including the cold winter and length of the daylight in different seasons. People in Sweden start working earlier and leave at 2 or 3 in the afternoon to enjoy the long summer evenings.","topic":"weathers in Sweden"}
{"fname":"train_3108","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I ask you a favor, Mrs. Bloomington?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Instead of taking our test first thing in the morning, could we take it a little later? I think we'd do better on the exam if we had a little more time to settle into the school day.\n#Person2#: That's a very interesting suggestion, Harris. What if we took the test after lunch?\n#Person1#: Mrs. Bloomington, I know a lot of my classmates like to rest for a while after eating. It might be better to do it before lunch.\n#Person2#: It sounds like you're suggesting sometime in the middle of the morning, perhaps right before our 20-minute morning break?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think that would be perfect.\n#Person2#: Hmm. I can tell by everyone else's faces that there is some agreement here. OK. Instead of 8:00 a.m., the test will be at 9:00 a.m. That means we'll have 45 minutes to finish.\n#Person1#: Thank you!","summary":"Harris suggests leaving more time before their test. Mrs. Bloomington asks Harris's opinions about taking the test after lunch but Harrie disagrees. Finally, they agree to start the exam in the middle of the morning.","topic":"test time"}
{"fname":"train_3109","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I'm going to be a clerk.\n#Person1#: What does a clerk do?\n#Person2#: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports, and he types.\n#Person1#: I want to be a vet.\n#Person2#: A what?\n#Person1#: A vet--a veterinary surgeon.\n#Person2#: Good gracious! What is that?\n#Person1#: A vet's a man who takes care of sick animals. He is an animal doctor.\n#Person2#: I once read a story about a person who talked to animal. It was very interesting.\n#Person1#: I think I will learn to exchange with animals, understand their feelings and become their best friend.\n#Person2#: I am sure you will be a good vet.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their career plans. #Person2# is going to be a clerk and #Person1# wants to be a vet.","topic":"plan"}
{"fname":"train_3110","dialogue":"#Person1#: Am I late?\n#Person2#: No, you've got an hour and a quarter. Your flight leaves at 9:30.\n#Person1#: I'm so excited.\n#Person2#: Have you got everything?\n#Person1#: Yes, my tickets and my traveler's checks.\n#Person2#: And your passport?\n#Person1#: Yes, don't worry.","summary":"#Person2# reminds #Person1# of the documents to take a flight.","topic":"boarding"}
{"fname":"train_3111","dialogue":"#Person1#: My mom thinks that we should name the baby after her. What do you think?\n#Person2#: I think your mom is a little too selfish! Plus, I don't really think 'Betty Bettson' sounds like a name I'd want to have.\n#Person1#: OK. I just had to ask. I didn't like the idea much, either. I really love the name Laura, though.\n#Person2#: That's nice. But I think we should give her a really strong name so she's tough. How about Helga or Josephine?\n#Person1#: Those names make me think of unattractive women! Helga sounds like a lady who could carry me under her arm!\n#Person2#: That's the idea! I don't want anyone thinking they can mess with my daughter. I want her to be able to stand up to people, especially any boys who might try to look at her.\n#Person1#: I don't think a name has that much power, dear.\n#Person2#: OK. I see your point. I'll just have to take care of the boys myself. I know this baby is going to be beautiful!\n#Person1#: That's right. Let's not give her an ugly name! How about something more elegant, like Victoria?\n#Person2#: I like that!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# don't want to name their baby after #Person1#'s mom. #Person1# doesn't like #Person2#'s ideas of strong names. They finally agree on the name Victoria.","topic":"name choice"}
{"fname":"train_3112","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your 3. 5 percent share is going to be worth at least a million. \n#Person2#: I need to be motivated, Vince. Multi-motivated. As in multi-million. \n#Person1#: What if I said no? \n#Person2#: Ever hear of WebTracker? \n#Person1#: You wouldn't! If you leave, you'll make nothing. \n#Person2#: I might make nothing even if I stay. For that kind of risk, I want to get rich. \n#Person1#: OK. If you sign the Stars. com account before WebTracker does, we'll talk next week. ","summary":"#Person2# and Vince are negotiating over #Person2#'s share.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_3113","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm George. I'll be your waiter this evening. Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes? \n#Person2#: I'm ready now. I'd like the roast chicken and a side order of corn. \n#Person1#: And would you like an appetizer before your meal? The soup of the day is our delicious tomato soup. \n#Person2#: I'll pass on the soup, but I'd like a garden salad. \n#Person1#: Can I get you anything to drink? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a glass of iced tea. \n#Person1#: Okay. I'll be back in a minute with your drink and salad. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"George serves #Person2# tonight and helps #Person2# order #Person2#'s meal, a garden salad, and a glass of iced tea.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_3114","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think John will be here in half an hour, why don't we start first? \n#Person2#: Sure. Waiter, menu, please. \n#Person3#: Here you are. What do you want to start with? \n#Person1#: Just some wine, please. We are still waiting for our friend. ","summary":"#Person1# orders some wine first while waiting for John.","topic":"order in advance"}
{"fname":"train_3115","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you do. I'm Mark Ralcorp. \n#Person2#: Nice to meet you. \n#Person1#: May I know your name, please? \n#Person2#: I'm Rose Teller. I think I've seen you somewhere before? \n#Person1#: Ah, yes. I remember now. Were you Mr. John's dinner partner last month? \n#Person2#: Yes, I was. You work for 3M, right? \n#Person1#: I did but now I'm for Microsoft. How are things with you? \n#Person2#: Good. \n#Person1#: May I know what you do? I'm a fashion designer. Next month, I have a fashion show. I'd love it if come. I can get you a couple of tickets. So you can bring a friend if you like. \n#Person2#: Sure. That would be great. Good luck. \n#Person1#: Thank you. ","summary":"Mark Ralcorp and Rose Teller recollect the time they met and they introduce themselves to each other. Mark invites Rose to a fashion show.","topic":"acquaintance"}
{"fname":"train_3116","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the first thing you do when you go to the bathroom in the morning? \n#Person2#: I look at myself in the mirror. Sometimes, it's not a pleasant sight, especially if I have been out late the late before. \n#Person1#: Do you usually shower or take a bath? \n#Person2#: I usually don't have time for a bath in the mornings, so I just take a shower. Sometimes I need a cold shower to wake me up and sometimes I need a hot one, especially if it's winter and I need to warm up. \n#Person1#: Do you shave every morning? \n#Person2#: I shave every workday, but I only shave at weekends if I'm going out somewhere. If I'm staying at home, I don't shave. \n#Person1#: Do you brush your teeth twice a day as dentists recommend? \n#Person2#: Yes. I brush my teeth in the morning, just before I go to work. It's actually the last thing I do before leaving. Then I brush again before bed. \n#Person1#: Your dentist must be proud of you! ","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s morning routine. #Person2# usually takes a shower and shaves every workday, and #Person2# brushes the teeth twice a day as dentists recommend.","topic":"daily routine"}
{"fname":"train_3117","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, good evening. Why are you so dressed up? \n#Person2#: I'm on my way out to a New Year's banquet. How do I look? Is my make-up ok? \n#Person1#: You look great. Your make-up is perfect. \n#Person2#: Do your think I should wear a different dress? \n#Person1#: No, the one you have on looks fabulous, especially with your hair like that. \n#Person2#: Thanks for saying. Do you have any ideas which neckleace I should wear? \n#Person1#: With that dress I'd like to say your white diamond necklace would look perfect. \n#Person2#: Thanks for helping out. Now Im ready, what are you doing tonight? \n#Person1#: Not much, Just a house party with some friends. \n#Person2#: Sounds fun. Anyone I know? \n#Person1#: Yeah, most of the people are from my office. \n#Person2#: Sounds like I'm missing out on a good time. Oh, well, there's always next year. \n#Person1#: I'm sure you will have fun no matter where you go. Remember to take your bag. ","summary":"Susan dresses up to go to a New Year's banquet and asks #Person1# about which necklace to wear. #Person1# recommends the white diamond necklace and #Person1# will go to a house party.","topic":"overlook"}
{"fname":"train_3118","dialogue":"#Person1#: What am I supposed to do with this plastic cup? \n#Person2#: That cup is for a urine sample. \n#Person1#: How, exactly, does this work? \n#Person2#: This particular test calls for you to urinate into the cup after you have urinated a little into the toilet. \n#Person1#: When I finish, what should I do then? \n#Person2#: You need to leave the cup in the cubby in the restroom, and the lab tech will get it from the other side. \n#Person1#: What is my doctor testing me for? \n#Person2#: If there are bacteria in your urine, it could mean an infection somewhere. \n#Person1#: Will I know the results right away? \n#Person2#: Your doctor will be contacting you with the results. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about how to use the plastic cup for a urine sample and what the doctor is testing #Person1# for.","topic":"test sampling"}
{"fname":"train_3119","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sometimes I wish I could live on a deserted island.\n#Person2#: Why do you feel that way? I don't think I could stand being away from people for so long.\n#Person1#: Who said it had to be long? I'd like to live there for just half a year or so. It'll be fun to try it out. I read about a young guy who ran his own Internet business. He could do all his work online. So it didn't really matter where he lived. One day, he decided that he was sick of being around people and doing all the regular things that he did. He wanted a break, but not just a little vacation. So he found a beautiful small island, where he could live quietly without anyone around him. He caught his own fish, filled containers with rainwater and connected to the Internet through satellite. He did this for 6 months and then came back into society.\n#Person2#: It must have been a wild experience. I'm impressed.\n#Person1#: Yeah, me too. He's my hero.","summary":"#Person1# wants to live on an island for some time and tells #Person2# about the reason. #Person1# tells a story of a guy living isolated and #Person1# regards this guy as #Person1#'s hero.","topic":"living isolated"}
{"fname":"train_3120","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Mary. Shall we go out for a walk?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd love to. But you see, I have to return this book to Xiao Ming.\n#Person1#: But you just borrowed it this day last week. Isn't it any good?\n#Person2#: Of course, it is. In fact, I finished it the day before yesterday.\n#Person1#: So shall I go with you?\n#Person2#: Sounds good.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mary for a walk but Mary needs to return a book, so #Person1# goes with Mary.","topic":"take a walk"}
{"fname":"train_3121","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, John. Rise and shine.\n#Person2#: What time is it, Sheila? How long have I been here?\n#Person1#: Hmm... about 2 hours. I think the library is a quiet place for a sleeping.\n#Person2#: You've got a point. I always mean to study hard, but I nod off soon. Maybe it's too quiet here.\n#Person1#: You were thinking Edwards Carlson's psychology classes, right?\n#Person2#: Yeah, he's a nice teacher. But he just can't seem to come down to earth. He seemed to be talking to himself the whole class. It made everyone sleepy.\n#Person1#: You should have been in my history classes with Professor Rivers. He always encourages his students to collect information after class. Some of his students are wonderful. Once a student got up and challenged him to name 6 women who made great contributions to the American Revolution. It really beat him. He just listed 3.\n#Person2#: It was really embarrassing for the teacher.\n#Person1#: Especially when the student started telling him over a dozen names. But at last, the teacher praised her.\n#Person2#: After all, I doubt whether many students can name even one. It's really a different question.\n#Person1#: That's true. I sure I can't.","summary":"John nodded off in the library and Sheila wakes him up. Then John talks about his boring psychology class and Sheila tells an embarrassing experience of her history professor.","topic":"classes"}
{"fname":"train_3122","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your apartment like?\n#Person2#: It's a furnished 2 bedroom flat in a three story building on campus.\n#Person1#: What is it like living in the campus housing?\n#Person2#: It's not so bad as I thought it would be. The freshman that live nearby a really noisy, especially on weekends. But the rent is much cheaper than private housing. So it's worth it.\n#Person1#: Do you have to pay extra fees besides your monthly rent?\n#Person2#: No they're all included. Besides, students don't have to pay state tax so we're saving quite a bit of money living here.\n#Person1#: How long is your contract?\n#Person2#: That's the bad thing. The contract ends in June. However, all the students will leave the city for the summer, so maybe I'll be able to find a cheap place then.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s feelings of living in the campus housing. Although it's a bit noisy, it's very cheap. However, the contract is ending soon, #Person2# will need to find a new place.","topic":"apartment outside schools"}
{"fname":"train_3123","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alright, Sara, we know that you're planning something big for John's birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?\n#Person2#: I wanted to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France and I'll send her a plane ticket so that she can be here for his birthday.\n#Person1#: Boy, what an excellent plan! That's something special. I kind of guessed you had some secret plan and we're waiting for the right time to tell me.\n#Person2#: Well, I didn't want to say anything until I was sure she could come.","summary":"#Person1# asks Sara about the surprise for John's birthday. Sara plans to send a plane ticket to John's sister so his sister can be there for John's birthday.","topic":"birthday surprise"}
{"fname":"train_3124","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Don, so nice to see you.\n#Person2#: Pam, where have you been for the last 3 months? I never see you anymore.\n#Person1#: Oh, I've been working strange hours these days. I don't see much of anyone anymore.\n#Person2#: Well, I understand. I wish I could stay and talk, but here comes my bus. Why don't we go out sometime?\n#Person1#: I'd like that. Call me soon.\n#Person2#: Sure, are you still living in the same apartment?\n#Person1#: On Walker Avenue.\n#Person2#: OK, take care.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you too. Catch you later.","summary":"Pam has been working strange hours so Don hasn't seen him for months. Don invites Pam to go out sometime.","topic":"greetings"}
{"fname":"train_3125","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in and sit down.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Mr. Liang.\n#Person1#: Among all the assistants, I think you're on top of it. Based on the annual evaluation, the board of directors decided to give you a bonus.\n#Person2#: Really? I am too happy.\n#Person1#: I've been reviewing your work over the past few months. Thanks to your excellent work, we benefit much from your project. And you should get the perfect attendance award too.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your trust. Owing to my colleagues ' help, I've successfully completed my task.\n#Person1#: You are very modest and diligent. The distribution of bonus derived from the performance evaluation. You deserve it.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. I will redouble my efforts in the future.","summary":"Mr. Liang tells #Person2# that the board of directors decided to give #Person2# a bonus for #Person1#'s excellent work. #Person2# appreciates it.","topic":"bonus"}
{"fname":"train_3126","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are so many record players here. That is hard to choose.\n#Person2#: Look at this one. It has a radio and cassette player and built in speakers.\n#Person1#: I'd rather get one with separated speakers.They give a clear sound.\n#Person2#: Yes, but we shouldn't get any thing too big. Remember it has to fit in with our living room furniture.\n#Person1#: That's right. Now this one looks alright? It's a detached or do you prefer this one? It's Sony.\n#Person2#: Let's ask the salesmen for a demonstration.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are looking for a record player that fits in with their living room furniture.","topic":"record players"}
{"fname":"train_3127","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are your personal weaknesses?\n#Person2#: I ' m afraid I ' m a poor talker. I ' m not comfortable talking with the people whom I have just met for the first time. That is not very good for business, so I have been studying public speaking.\n#Person1#: Are you more of a leader or a follower?\n#Person2#: I don ' t try to lead people. I ' d rather cooperate with everybody, and get the job done by working together.\n#Person1#: Do you think you can make yourself easily understood in English?\n#Person2#: Yes, in most circumstances.\n#Person1#: Are you available for travel?\n#Person2#: Yes, I like travelling. I am young, and unmarried. It ' s no problem for me to travel frequently.","summary":"During the interview, #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s weaknesses, #Person2#'s ability of teamwork, English skills, and willingness to travel.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_3128","dialogue":"#Person1#: Allan, I am really disappointed by your lack of effort on this project.\n#Person2#: Look, Sally. I ' Ve put just as much work into this as anybody else.\n#Person1#: No, I ' m sorry. I disagree. I don ' t think you ' Ve been working at full speed at all.\n#Person2#: Well. I ' m sorry you feel that way.","summary":"Sally thinks Allan hasn't been working hard on the project. Allan disagrees.","topic":"disappointment"}
{"fname":"train_3129","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Peace Hotel, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I have made a reservation for this Sunday. My name is Bobby\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right. Your room is a single one with a bath.\n#Person2#: I am calling to cancel it now. I can't go to your city this week.\n#Person1#: Fine, we will cancel it.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"Bobby calls Peace Hotel to cancel his reservation for this Sunday.","topic":"cancel the reservation"}
{"fname":"train_3130","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your new car?\n#Person2#: Perfect. Couldn't be better.\n#Person1#: Why do you say so? Can I see your new car?\n#Person2#: Of course you can. ( Lead Carl to his garage. )\n#Person1#: Wow, this new car is dynamite! It is a shiny, beautiful car.\n#Person2#: My car is simply a daisy. It drives smoothly.\n#Person1#: The car has very sleek lines. I love it.\n#Person2#: I am glad to hear that. I'm really pleased with it.\n#Person1#: You made a good choice.","summary":"Carl sees #Person2#'s new car and praises it.","topic":"new car"}
{"fname":"train_3131","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're late.\n#Person2#: I know I'm late. I'm sorry. I tried to call you to tell you, but your phone seems to be disconnected.\n#Person1#: My phone?\n#Person2#: Yes. An automatic message says your phone is not in service.\n#Person1#: Really? I had no idea. Let me check. Yes, it's dead. There's no dial tone.\n#Person2#: So I couldn't get through. I knew I'd be late because my car wouldn't start. It was too cold I had to warm it up in the garage with a heater. That's why I'm late.\n#Person1#: But this is terrible. I'm expecting important calls.\n#Person2#: About what?\n#Person1#: You know what. The theater guild is supposed to call me and discuss a contract for my play. They are supposed to call me this evening. If I don't have a phone. Oh, what can I do?\n#Person2#: Well, the only thing you can do is tell the phone company and hope they fix it fast.\n#Person1#: Do you have a cell phone?\n#Person2#: No. I hate cell phones. But you could go to a neighbor's house and use their phone.\n#Person1#: Can you drive me? I will go to Ann's house. It isn't far. I can call the theater guild from there and give them her number. She will let us wait in her living room.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course I can drive you. So you don't want to get your phone fixed right away?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. At Ann's house I will call the phone company and have them check my line. If they can fix it right away without coming to my house, then we'll just return here. But if not, I need to wait at Ann's house to talk with the theater guild. It's very important to me.\n#Person2#: Alright, let's go.\n#Person1#: Yes, let's go.","summary":"#Person2# tried to call #Person1# for being late, but #Person1#'s phone seems to be disconnected. #Person1# realizes #Person1#'s phone is dead but #Person1#'s expecting important calls. Hence, #Person1# asks #Person2# to drive #Person1# to Ann's house and borrow Anne's phone.","topic":"cell phone"}
{"fname":"train_3132","dialogue":"#Person1#: This historian is famous in the field of Tang Dynasty.\n#Person2#: So he always sits above the salt when there is a seminar about it.\n#Person1#: Right, to be famous to be respectable in some way.\n#Person2#: You got it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a famous historian.","topic":"historian"}
{"fname":"train_3133","dialogue":"#Person1#: I know you are a good dancer. What dances do you like?\n#Person2#: I like the old styles of dance. Such as fox-trot, waltz, rumba, tango and so on. They're all graceful.\n#Person1#: Why do you like old styles of dance?\n#Person2#: Why not? Do you think I should like modern dance?\n#Person1#: I think so, because most young people like modern dances, such as rock and roll.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry. I don't like them. Why not ask Lily. She likes modern dance.\n#Person1#: OK, I will. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# is surprised that #Person2# likes the old styles of dance. #Person2# advises #Person1# to ask Lily who likes modern dance.","topic":"dance"}
{"fname":"train_3134","dialogue":"#Person1#: how's it going?\n#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?\n#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.\n#Person2#: what's wrong?\n#Person1#: there's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.\n#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?\n#Person1#: sure, but how?\n#Person2#: you can ask her out for drink after work.\n#Person1#: but for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.\n#Person2#: then you've got a lot of homework to do. You need to get her notice first.\n#Person1#: easier said than done.\n#Person2#: you can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying hello to her.\n#Person1#: but I always get tongue-tied when I see her.\n#Person2#: that's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most of girls prefer being chased.\n#Person1#: I see. I'll try.\n#Person2#: good luck!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# always gets shy when the girl that #Person1# likes is around. #Person2# advises #Person1# to make the first move.","topic":"girl"}
{"fname":"train_3135","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on, darling. We haven't got much time.\n#Person2#: All right. I'm nearly ready. What time does the bus leave?\n#Person1#: Half past six. . . and it's half past six already.\n#Person2#: Oh, we've got plenty of time.\n#Person1#: We haven't. Hurry up!\n#Person2#: All right. Let's go.\n#Person1#: And about time too!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are catching the bus leaving at 6:30.","topic":"time"}
{"fname":"train_3136","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why have you decided to change jobs?\n#Person2#: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field. Since my major was international banking, I really hope to work at a bank.\n#Person1#: Then, why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai?\n#Person2#: Because your bank is a new one, I think I'll be given more opportunities, and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here.\n#Person1#: It certainly is. But the work is also hard here. You need to put a lot of hard hours on the job to succeed in this field.\n#Person2#: I expect to work hard, madam.\n#Person1#: Do you mind going on frequent business traps?\n#Person2#: No, I enjoy travelling.","summary":"#Person2# wants to work at this new bank because it's in #Person2#'s chosen field and has more opportunities. #Person2# doesn't mind working hard.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_3137","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Carlos. What are you doing this afternoon?\n#Person2#: Working. Why?\n#Person1#: Well. I was just wondering if you would come by and give me a hand with the fliers for next week's party.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Melissa. I really can't today. I'Ve just got too much going on. Maybe tomorrow.","summary":"Carlos refuses to help Melissa today because he has got too much going on.","topic":"busy"}
{"fname":"train_3138","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about your present pay?\n#Person2#: Basically I get 5, 000 RMB every month. It is a well-paid job with satisfying working hours.\n#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?\n#Person2#: I require 6, 500 RMB per month as a start. This is my bottom line, the minimum salary I can accept.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s present pay and expects at least 6,500 RMB per month.","topic":"salary"}
{"fname":"train_3139","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy a wallet.\n#Person2#: Here are all the wallets with various designs. How about this one? It is quite fashionable.\n#Person1#: May I pick it up?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: Do you have one of better quality?\n#Person2#: This one is much better, but it is also much more expensive.\n#Person1#: There is no problem about the price. How much is it?\n#Person2#: Two hundred and thirty-five yuan.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll take it.","summary":"#Person1# buys a wallet with relatively good quality and high price.","topic":"buy a wallet"}
{"fname":"train_3140","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: I'd like to choose one game for myself and one for my younger sister.\n#Person1#: What kind of games do you like?\n#Person2#: Big games of course.\n#Person1#: I see, but games are played in different ways. I'm wondering what type of games do you like to play?\n#Person2#: Type? I don't know, what do you have?\n#Person1#: Basically, there are 7 types of games\n#Person2#: Well, I am a beginner. I. . .\n#Person1#: Don't worry. Most male customers choose first person shooting, real time strategy, action or sports, while female customers prefer simulating, action or role playing. Shooting, action and sports games require flexible movements and real time strategy usually needs overall consideration.\n#Person2#: I like first person shooting and action more than other types of games.\n#Person1#: If so, counter Strike and Might & Magic are good alternatives. Counter Strike is one of the hottest shooting games and Might & Magic series are popular among girls because the game has attractive plot and interesting scenes.\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks a lot. Then, I will take the two.\n#Person1#: Do you want the latest editions? If your computer runs fast, I think the latest editions are better because although old editions are cheaper, they are less exciting and attractive.\n#Person2#: I will have the latest editions.","summary":"#Person2# would like to choose one game for himself and one for his younger sister. #Person1# gives some recommendations and #Person2# decides to take the latest editions of Counter Strike and Might & Magic.","topic":"game"}
{"fname":"train_3141","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is that plastic cup for?\n#Person2#: Your doctor has requested a urine sample.\n#Person1#: Am I supposed to pee into the cup?\n#Person2#: We want what we call a clean sample. Urinate a drop or so into the toilet, and then stop the flow and urinate into the cup.\n#Person1#: Then what do I do with the cup?\n#Person2#: You put the cup in the little cubby in the restroom and close the door to the cubby.\n#Person1#: What is this test for?\n#Person2#: He is looking to see if you have a bladder or urinary tract infection.\n#Person1#: When will I know the results?\n#Person2#: Your doctor will call you in a few days with the results.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# instructions on taking a clean urine sample and explains what this test is for.","topic":"a urine sample"}
{"fname":"train_3142","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you being served, Sir?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. I just want to hair cut.\n#Person1#: Would you sit here, please? How would you like it cut?\n#Person2#: I want it short.\n#Person1#: What, your short already, sir.\n#Person2#: I mean very short. shorter than it's now.\n#Person1#: Should I just trim it?\n#Person2#: No. you can cut quite a bit off, I like it to be very short all over. You see what I mean.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. You like Chinese style, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes. And Chinese style.\n#Person1#: Would you like to have some shampoo, sir?\n#Person2#: No, thank you.\n#Person1#: How about oil or spray?\n#Person2#: No, Nothing will be kind.\n#Person1#: There, how's that?\n#Person2#: That's very good.","summary":"#Person2# wants to cut his hair very short in Chinese style. #Person1# does it for him. #Person2# is satisfied.","topic":"hair cut"}
{"fname":"train_3143","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, miss. I would like to check out.\n#Person2#: Well, sir. If you want to check out now, we will charge you $ 200 as well.\n#Person1#: Why? I have stayed for 3 nights.\n#Person2#: Well, the check out time is 12:00 o'clock everyday, if you checked out after 15:00, we have to charge you for another day.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that they will charge him $200 for checking out after 15:00.","topic":"check out late"}
{"fname":"train_3144","dialogue":"#Person1#: To get around your difficulty, Mr. Brown, I'd suggest that you reduce your order by half. You can send in an Addi trional order later.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll consider the possibility. By the way, when do I open the L \/ C if I want the goods to be delivered in June?\n#Person1#: A month before the time you want the goods to be delivered.\n#Person2#: Could you possibly effect shipment more promptly?\n#Person1#: Getting the goods ready, making out the documents and booking the shipping space - - all this takes time, you know. You cannot expect us to make delivery in less than a month.\n#Person2#: Very well, Mrs. Wang. I'll not reduce my order. I'll take the full quantity you offer. And I'll arrange for the Letter of Credit to be opened in your favor as soon as I get home.\n#Person1#: When will that be?\n#Person2#: Early next week. In the meantime, I should be very pleased if you would get everything ready. I hope that the goods can dispatched promptly after you get my Letter of Credit.\n#Person1#: You can rest assured of that. We'll book you order and inquire for the shipping space now, so that shipment can be effected within two or three weeks of receipt of your L \/ C.\n#Person2#: That'll be fine. I appreciate your cooperation.\n#Person1#: Very good. Well, thanks to your cooperation, our discussion has been very pleasant and fruitful. I sincerely hope that the volume of trade between us will be even greater in the future.\n#Person2#: By the way, Mrs. Wang, we have a mind to do joint participation with you on Japanese arts and crafts in our market. Would you entertain this proposal?\n#Person1#: Well, this is something new. A few of our friends from Europe have also suggested that we participate in joint enterprise with them dealing in some of our goods. We think there are a lot of details to go into.\n#Person2#: If you feel our proposal is attractive, it is estimated that business to the extent of over twenty million marks can be done in this manner.\n#Person1#: Naturally, I appreciate your efforts in pushing the sale of Japanese arts and crafts. But I'm not in a position to discuss your proposal today. I must first talk to our director, and discuss it with you some other time.\n#Person2#: All right. Anyway, I'll be staying here for another two weeks. But I'm looking forward to having something done in this respect.\n#Person1#: We'll talk about it next time. Now that everything is settled, let's have a cup of tea, and take our minds off business for a change.","summary":"Mrs. Wang and Mr. Brown are having a pleasant and fruitful business discussion about their cooperation. Mr. Brown says he'll take the full quantity of her offer, and hopes that the goods can be dispatched promptly after she gets his Letter of Credit. Mrs. Wang assures him that the shipment can be effected within two or three weeks of his receipt. They will discuss his proposal for joint participation next time.","topic":"trade"}
{"fname":"train_3145","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, I am ready for breakfast.\n#Person2#: OK. But where is my favorite coffee?\n#Person1#: It's in that pan there. Your boy Dean broke the silex yesterday, so I have to boil it in the pan.\n#Person2#: It tastes like crankcase oil, but delicious.\n#Person1#: That's good. You can make breakfast yourself if you don't like it.\n#Person2#: What is there besides coffee?\n#Person1#: I warmed a couple of snails, and your eggs are in the frying pan.\n#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's nearly eight, I have no time to have breakfast now. My watch says seven fifty.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. It's only ten to seven. You must have forgotten to set your watch back.\n#Person2#: Yes, it was. The clock on the wall says eight to seven.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Keep on eating your breakfast. You can catch the early bus.\n#Person2#: Gee. I could have slept another hour.","summary":"Steven and #Person1# are going to have breakfast. Steven finds he has no time, but #Person1# tells him that it's only ten to seven and he must have forgotten to set his watch back.","topic":"breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_3146","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you sit down, Mr. White?\n#Person2#: Thank you. It's very kind of you to invite me to such a beautiful place.\n#Person1#: I propose a toast to your pleasant tour in China.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: This food is a Wax specialty. Please help yourself.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Oh, it tastes nice.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mr. White to a beautiful place to have food.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3147","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mum, I am so excited that I don't want to go to bed.\n#Person2#: John, I know you will go out on a picnic with your classmates. But you should try to fall asleep; otherwise you will not get up on time tomorrow morning.","summary":"John is too excited to go to bed because of the picnic tomorrow.","topic":"picnic"}
{"fname":"train_3148","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. If it is possible, I would like to change a table.\n#Person2#: Sure, but could you tell me why?\n#Person1#: What I reserved was a table in the non-smoking area. But you see, after I sit here, I find so many people are smoking.\n#Person2#: I am sorry but this is the smoking area. We must have made a terrible mistake. We are very sorry, but now I will go to check if there are any tables available in the non-smoking area.\n#Person1#: Great.\n#Person2#: Sir, here are tables available in the non-smoking area. Do you want to sit by the window or by the aisle?\n#Person1#: From the window I can see the beautiful view of the Pearl River. I prefer that.\n#Person2#: Fine. Please take a seat. Now, are you ready to order?","summary":"#Person1# reserved a table in the non-smoking area but got one in the smoking area, so #Person1# wants a change. #Person2# feels sorry and arranges a non-smoking one by the window.","topic":"table"}
{"fname":"train_3149","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Sit down please, Mr. Johnson.\n#Person2#: Thank you, madam.\n#Person1#: I have read your letter here. You seemed to have done very well at school. Can you tell me something about your school work?\n#Person2#: As you can see, my strongest subjects were arts subjects. My best subject was history and my second best was geography. However, my favorite subject was math, and the results I got in the math paper were quite reasonable.\n#Person1#: That's true. Now, can you tell me why you think these subjects will help you in this job?\n#Person2#: Well, madam, I understand that you manufacture computers, prepare software, and advise clients on how to use them. Is that right?\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: And I've been told that working with computers needs a logical mind rather than great skills in mathematics. That's especially true, I believe, when it comes to writing programs. So I think my results show that I have some ability in logic and in mathematics as well.\n#Person1#: So, you would like to write material for computers, would you?\n#Person2#: Yes, madam. That's what interests me most about computers - writing programs, but I think the computer industry itself is still expanding enormously. I'm sure that career prospects in the industry would be very good no matter what sort of job I went into.\n#Person1#: I see, well, thank you. I've enjoyed our talk. We'll be writing to you.\n#Person2#: Thank you, madam. Good morning.","summary":"During the job interview, Mr. Johnson tells #Person1# about his schoolwork, his abilities that would help him in the job, and his interests in the computer industry.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3150","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been here many times. There are quite a lot of delicious dishes to choose from. What are you thinking of ordering?\n#Person2#: Well, I haven't decided yet. What are you going to order?\n#Person1#: I think I'll have the roast chicken. They really make it well here.\n#Person2#: I had roast chicken yesterday when I ate out with Shelly.\n#Person1#: Their beef steak is good, too. You can have it served with beans and mushrooms.\n#Person2#: But I'm not that hungry. Is the fried fish or the seafood salad good?\n#Person1#: Never had them before. Maybe if you get the steak, we could share.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea.","summary":"#Person1# advises #Person2# to order the steak and they could share. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_3151","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now Mike, would you like to share your story with us?\n#Person2#: OK, here's my story, I was about 18 months old I think and I had just started to say my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sounded like a track, but to everyone else, it sounded nothing like it. My parents tried to correct me, but failed. Then, about three months later, we traveled to New York, as we were waiting for our plane at the air?port. I looked out of a huge window, at that very moment I saw the largest truck in the world, I had to tell someone about this. I turned to my father who was standing next to about a thousand people waiting for the very flight and screamed 'Track! Track!' My father tried hard to shut me up, but I was so excited, I kept screaming my special word. My poor mother decided she didn't know this baby and then ran into the ladies-room where she hid until I finally stopped. Well, I learned how to say truck correctly, and soon I was talking like a normal child. However, my parents will never forget the very first word I produced in my life.","summary":"Mike is sharing his story about how he learns to say his first word when he was a baby.","topic":"the first word"}
{"fname":"train_3152","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. My daughter bought this camera here for my wife's birthday. But it doesn't work. So I'd like to change it for another one.\n#Person1#: I see. Let me have a look. Well, we'll be happy to change it for you. But I am afraid we don't have another pink one.\n#Person2#: Oh? What will I do then?\n#Person1#: Would you like to choose a different color? We do have this camera in black and orange.\n#Person2#: My wife doesn't like either of those colors.\n#Person1#: If you want, we can order another camera just like this one. There wouldn't be any extra charge for it.\n#Person2#: That sounds fine. Would you please go ahead and do that?\n#Person1#: We'd be very happy to but it'll take at least a week. Maybe ten days. We'll call you when it comes in.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# wants to change the camera his daughter bought for his wife because it doesn't work. #Person1# says they don't have another pink one but could order one. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"camera"}
{"fname":"train_3153","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is Jack speaking. Who is this?\n#Person2#: This is Jenny, Jack. Could you help me?\n#Person1#: Certainly. What is the matter?\n#Person2#: My sister had an argument with me yesterday because I lost her lovely pet cat. She was really mad at me. And she hasn't talked to me for a whole day.\n#Person1#: Oh, Jenny. In fact, you're the one who made a mistake.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know that. But what should I do to make her happy?\n#Person1#: If I were you, I'd say sorry to her first and then get her another cat.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. But I don't have.., enough money.\n#Person1#: Oh, don't worry. I've got some. I can lend some to you.\n#Person2#: That's very kind of you.","summary":"Jenny's sister was mad at Jenny because Jenny lost her pet cat. Jack thinks Jenny should apologize first and get her another cat. Jack offers to lend money to Jenny.","topic":"help"}
{"fname":"train_3154","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim! What's up, man? \n#Person2#: Charlie! Is that your ride? It's butt ugly, dude! \n#Person1#: Don't be a airhead! This is a nineteen sixty-nine Chevy Impala! I just need to fix it up a bit. In a couple of months, this baby is gonna be wicked! \n#Person2#: Not even! Check it out! Now that's a fresh ride! \n#Person1#: Too bad the driver is a major dweeb. Anyone can have a car like that if their daddy is loaded like his. \n#Person2#: He's coming this way, be cool. \n#Person3#: Hey guys! What do you think of my automobile? Isn't it bad to the bone? \n#Person1#: Word! The ladies are gonna be lining up to get with you when they see you driving around in that car. \n#Person3#: You really think so? \n#Person2#: For sure! \n#Person3#: Awesome! \n#Person1#: Psych! haha. . you totally fell for it. \n#Person3#: You are a real scumbag, Charlie. When I do the nasty with the prom queen, we'll see who has the last laugh. \n#Person2#: Dude, don't have a cow! ","summary":"Jim thinks Charlie's ride is butt ugly but Charlie says he just needs to fix it up a bit. Then they meet #Person3# who has a fresh ride.","topic":"\nautomobile"}
{"fname":"train_3155","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I help you with today? \n#Person2#: My washing machine isn't working. \n#Person1#: What's the problem? \n#Person2#: The water will not drain. \n#Person1#: Is there anything else wrong with it? \n#Person2#: No, that's it. \n#Person1#: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like. \n#Person2#: When will you be able to fix it? \n#Person1#: How does this afternoon at 2 thirty sound to you? \n#Person2#: That would be perfect. \n#Person1#: Alright, so I'll see you then? \n#Person2#: See you then. ","summary":"#Person2#'s washing machine isn't working. #Person1# will come down to fix it this afternoon at 2 thirty.","topic":"washing machine"}
{"fname":"train_3156","dialogue":"#Person1#: My son is alway complaining that I dump on him. He was very rude and told me to mind my own business. I cannot put up with that. \n#Person2#: What does his dad say? \n#Person1#: John is a peacemaker. He simply doesn't bother. He says he should give him a free hand. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# and John have different attitudes towards their son's complaints.","topic":"family member"}
{"fname":"train_3157","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting my main dish for quite a time. \n#Person2#: Yes sir, just a minute, please. I'll check with the kitchen. Thank you for waiting. It takes another 10 to 15 minutes, I'm afraid. I have an appointment in half an hour. \n#Person1#: I see. \n#Person2#: Do you have anything else I can have instead? \n#Person1#: Well sir, yes. How about this stew? We can serve you at once. \n#Person2#: I'll take this stew then. ","summary":"#Person1# will have an appointment soon but his main dish hasn't been ready. Then #Person2# takes the stew which can be served at once.","topic":"main dish"}
{"fname":"train_3158","dialogue":"#Person1#: what's the matter with you? You look so upset and tired. \n#Person2#: My father failed in business. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's really tough. \n#Person2#: Maybe it is the most difficult period of my family have experienced. \n#Person1#: I can understand. By the way, is there anyway I can help? \n#Person2#: No, not now. I have found a part-time job. So perhaps I can help my family to come over the difficulties. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's so great, bless you! if you need me, I'll always be there. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# looks upset and tired because #Person2#'s father failed in business. #Person1# offers to help but #Person2# has found a part-time job.","topic":"family"}
{"fname":"train_3159","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of job are you interested in? \n#Person2#: I want a job in which I can use English, I would also like to be able to have some responsibility in my work. \n#Person1#: I really appreciate that I would expect my secretary to be able to work independently and take over some of my ordinary responsibilities, such as answering routine correspondence, taking phone calls for me and sometimes assisting me with personal affairs. \n#Person2#: Yes, I see. In my previous job, I did typing and filing everyday. \n#Person1#: Have you had any experience as a guide? \n#Person2#: Well, not exactly, but I have shown some of my foreign friends around Beijing. \n#Person1#: Once in a while we have visitors from abroad and I would like to be able to ask my secretary to take them shopping and sightseeing. \n#Person2#: I think I would like that. ","summary":"During the interview, #Person1# asks about the job #Person2# likes and #Person2#'s experience and tells #Person2# the requirements to be #Person1#'s secretary.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_3160","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you arrange for a candle light dinner for tomorrow? I have been impressed with your restaurant since I had a meeting last time here.\n#Person2#: Certainly, sir. When should we arrange?\n#Person1#: Is it possible at 7:30 PM?\n#Person2#: Surely.\n#Person1#: Oh, no, no. My wife will take part in her friend's birthday party tomorrow afternoon. So please put it off half an hour later.\n#Person2#: OK, sir. How about the menu and decoration? How would you like to have it?\n#Person1#: Can you provide a very romantic candle light dinner in the garden with flowers and music? I want to give my wife a surprise at our twentieth wedding anniversary.\n#Person2#: Certainly. We will arrange it, sir.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to arrange a candlelight dinner tomorrow in the garden of the restaurant with flowers and music to give his wife a surprise at their twentieth wedding anniversary.","topic":"candle light dinner"}
{"fname":"train_3161","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Tina! How's the Spanish course going?\n#Person2#: Tough. Our teacher is using a lot of authentic material. You know, stuff off the radio and TV, he even tapes conversations with his friends and uses them in class.\n#Person1#: So what are some of the things that make it difficult?\n#Person2#: Well, the speed for a start.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: You know, they just talk so fast. I can't understand every word.\n#Person1#: Maybe you shouldn't try?\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Well, maybe you should just listen to the keywords. You know, the most important words.\n#Person2#: But how do I know what they are?\n#Person1#: Well, there usually the words with the most stress.","summary":"Tina thinks the speed of sample conversations makes the Spanish course difficult. #Person1# advises her to just listen to the keywords.","topic":"Spanish"}
{"fname":"train_3162","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark! Have you finished the math yet?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it was really difficult.\n#Person1#: Well, I've got 2 free tickets for the Muse Concert. I wonder if you want to go this Saturday.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah! What time does it start?\n#Person1#: It starts at 8:00 so I'll call for you around 7:00.\n#Person2#: Could we make it a little later? I'll go to a basketball match at 3:00 and I won't be back till just before 7:00.\n#Person1#: OK. Well, 7:15, but no later. The traffic could be quite bad.\n#Person2#: OK, no problem.","summary":"#Person1# has got 2 free tickets for the Muse Concert and invites Mark to go this Saturday. They decide to meet no later than 7:15.","topic":"\nMuse Concert"}
{"fname":"train_3163","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you been to the ocean yet Sue?\n#Person2#: No, Edward. My parents are checking in the hotel now. Is it beautiful?\n#Person1#: It's so crowded there that it's hard to know if it's beautiful or ugly.\n#Person2#: I read in the travel book that the beaches are popular around noon.\n#Person1#: Well, your family is smart to come a little bit later then.\n#Person2#: Do you think there's enough room for a game of volleyball?\n#Person1#: You might be able to run but there's not enough space to play team sports.\n#Person2#: I don't like running.\n#Person1#: You're better off just reading a book or something.","summary":"Edward tells Sue that the beach is very crowded and advises her to just read a book there.","topic":"ocean"}
{"fname":"train_3164","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I am Miss Gear. I...\n#Person2#: Oh, good morning, Miss Gear. Come in, please. We have talked on the phone. You'd like to rent the place?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to have a look at this house.\n#Person2#: That's quite good. Let me show you around the place. How do you like the location?\n#Person1#: The place is very convenient. As it's only a 5 minutes' walk from the nearest bus stop. This must be the bedroom. Oh my God. I love the French window.\n#Person2#: I am very glad that you like it.\n#Person1#: The living room is big and the kitchen is OK.\n#Person2#: And this is a very safe building, too.\n#Person1#: That's good. The advertisement says the rent is $350 a month, right? Could you think about giving me a discount on the price?\n#Person2#: I am afraid I can't decide it. As for the price, you should discuss with the landlord instead of me. He will be here tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Many thanks. I'd like to talk it over with my boyfriend this evening. After all, it's a good place.","summary":"#Person2# is showing Miss Gear around the house she wants to rent. She thinks it's a good place and decides to talk it over with her boyfriend this evening.","topic":"house"}
{"fname":"train_3165","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why did you sell the car?\n#Person2#: It gave me too much trouble. I was spending too much money on it. I was spending more money than it was worth. Unfortunately, of course, when you actually sell the car, you've already spent the money on it, so you lose both ways.\n#Person1#: Well, what was the trouble with your old car?\n#Person2#: The engine needed a lot of repairs and the wheels were giving trouble now and then. When I set off on a journey, it gave me a sort of feeling but I might not get to the other end. So I decided to change it.\n#Person1#: Is the new car good?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's newer, more comfortable and it hasn't given me any trouble at all. When I set off, I'm quite sure that I'll be able to get to the other end safely.","summary":"#Person2# sold the old car because it gave #Person2# too much trouble and cost a lot of money. #Person2# is satisfied with #Person2#'s new car.","topic":"car"}
{"fname":"train_3166","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are so excited to have you here, Miss Calvin. Thank you for answering some questions and for signing our customers books.\n#Person2#: No problem. I love meeting the people who read my books.\n#Person1#: So how did you think of the idea for this book?\n#Person2#: About 4 years ago, I was taking my dog for a walk. When I saw a very beautiful bird, I started thinking about birds and decided to read about them at the library. I became very interested in birds, and that's how I decided to create the main character in my book. He is a scientist who studies birds.\n#Person1#: How long did it take you to write the book?\n#Person2#: I wrote the book in about 2 years. I only spent 3 months thinking of the story, but it took much longer to write it.\n#Person1#: Do you ever worry you won't be able to think of another idea for a book?\n#Person2#: All the time, but I always think of more ideas as soon as I finish with the book I'm writing. Reading the newspaper helps me think of ideas. Taking long showers also helps me think of ideas.","summary":"Miss Calvin shares how she thought of the idea for her book. She wrote this book in about 2 years. She also talks about how she usually gets inspired for new books.","topic":"book"}
{"fname":"train_3167","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Sue it's me.\n#Person2#: Well hello, where have you been all day Steve? Mister Smith asked me this morning where you were, but he didn't seem to be looking for you or anything.\n#Person1#: What did you say?\n#Person2#: I told him that I didn't know. He seemed very busy, as managers always are. Are you OK?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry I didn't call you this morning. I've had a cold since Saturday. I haven't eaten much these days, it, it has made me feel really weak. But I'll probably be there tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Alright we'll go on a business trip next week and don't worry. You should go see a doctor Steve.\n#Person1#: Thanks, but I'm getting better now.\n#Person2#: Take care then, bye.\n#Person1#: Bye bye, Sue.","summary":"Sue asks Steve where he has been all day because Mr. Smith is looking for him. Steve has had a cold but he's getting better now.","topic":"cold"}
{"fname":"train_3168","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, what's all our stuff doing in the driveway.\n#Person2#: It's a Newsday Spring cleanup sale. For only $19. 95 we can put a two line classified ad in Newsday for 7 days and with over 2 million readers will get results fast.\n#Person1#: 2 lines all editions for only $19. 95? That's more than 50% savings off their regular rate. But if Newsday is having a clean up cell, why does our driveway look like a market?\n#Person2#: Because there's never been a better time for us to turn the things we don't use into cash we can use.\n#Person1#: You mean appliances, jewelry, furniture exercise equipment?\n#Person2#: Even your old guitar.\n#Person1#: 2 lines, all the additions for only $19. 95? Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Of course I'm sure. I called Rudy.\n#Person1#: Who's Rudy?\n#Person2#: He's a classified Newsday sales consultant. He was really nice and helpful.\n#Person1#: More than 50% off and friendly service. Newsday really does have all we need.\n#Person2#: Yeah, he is my 2 line add, clean up with Newsday family stuff, including appliances, jewelry and furniture. Kohler said 5168433000. \\\n#Person1#: That sounds great.\n#Person2#: Now listen again, please.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the Newsday Spring cleanup sale. They decide to turn some appliances, jewelry, and furniture exercise equipment that they don't use into cash.","topic":"cleanup sale"}
{"fname":"train_3169","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have a good weekend, Tina?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. I went to the Bluewater World.\n#Person1#: Really? Who did you go with?\n#Person2#: I went there with Grace, Jim and Mary.\n#Person1#: Didn't see his angle with you?\n#Person2#: Well, she wanted but her uncle and aunt visited her family. So she had to help her mom cook dinner.\n#Person1#: What did you see there? Did you see sharks?\n#Person2#: Yes, we did, and we saw a lot of different kinds of fishes.\n#Person1#: Did you buy any souvenirs?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. But Grace bought a souvenir of a seal playing with a ball. And Jim won the T shirt in the gift shop.\n#Person1#: Didn't Mary buy or win anything?\n#Person2#: No, she just bought some ice cream and ate all the time. Guess. Who did I meet at the Blue Water World? I met Jake Dean.\n#Person1#: Jake Dean? The famous actor? You really met him?\n#Person2#: Yes, he was making a movie there.\n#Person1#: Did you get a picture with him?\n#Person2#: I did. Look, here it is.","summary":"Tina is telling #Person1# that she went to the Bluewater World with Grace, Jim, and Mary during the weekend. She met Jake Dean and got a picture with him there.","topic":"the Bluewater World"}
{"fname":"train_3170","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like to book a few seats for hamlet, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir.\n#Person1#: Have you got any seats downstairs?\n#Person2#: Yes, we have.\n#Person1#: How much are they?\n#Person2#: $3.75 each.\n#Person1#: Are there any seats for $2.5?\n#Person2#: Yes, there are. Upstairs. How many?\n#Person1#: 4 please.\n#Person2#: For which night?\n#Person1#: What about Saturday October twenty first?\n#Person2#: I can give you 4 seats in row 8.\n#Person1#: How long will the performance last?\n#Person2#: 2 1\/2 hours.\n#Person1#: Thank you. How much will that be in all?","summary":"#Person1# books 4 seats for hamlet for Saturday, October 21st, with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"book seats"}
{"fname":"train_3171","dialogue":"#Person1#: Paul, how long have you been in the music business?\n#Person2#: For about 20 years I guess. I've never had another job. No. Never. I've only been a musician.\n#Person1#: How old were you when you started playing?\n#Person2#: It was when I was just a kid I taught myself to play. I tried a few instruments. First, the drum. That was when I was only 5 in 1981. After that, it was the piano and then later keyboards.\n#Person1#: When did you start playing professionally?\n#Person2#: While I was still at school. I left school at 16. I was playing in a band, working on Saturday evenings in pubs and clubs. When I left school my only ambition was to be in a pop group.","summary":"Paul tells #Person2# he has been in the music business for about 20 years. He started playing when he was a kid and started playing professionally at school.","topic":"music business"}
{"fname":"train_3172","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, what seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Good morning, Mrs. Brown. I have a cough and a fever and I feel very tired all the time.\n#Person1#: And how long have you been feeling like this?\n#Person2#: Three days now.\n#Person1#: Let me have a look. Open your mouth, please. Wider, please. Now say 'Ah'.\n#Person2#: Ah.\n#Person1#: Now take your shirt off, please. Breathe in, breathe out. OK, you can put your shirt back on now.\n#Person2#: What seems to be the problem? Do I suffer from bird flu or is there something wrong with my lung?\n#Person1#: Oh, no. Don't be so nervous. You just have a bad cold. Do you work in an air conditioned office?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do.\n#Person1#: I thought so. I see many people who work in air conditioned offices. It's the air conditioning, you see. it's really not very good for your health.\n#Person2#: So what would you suggest, doctor?\n#Person1#: I suggest you get out of the office as regularly as possible. Walk around and get some fresh air. That will help. You also need to get more exercise. Do you play any sports?\n#Person2#: I sometimes play tennis in summer. But to be honest, I'm too busy to get regular exercised.\n#Person1#: Then I suggest you try playing more often, say, once a week.\n#Person2#: OK, no problem. Thank you doctor. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Mrs. Brown gives #Person2# a check and says #Person2# has a bad cold because of air conditioning. She suggests #Person2# get out of the office as regularly as possible and get more exercise.","topic":"a bad cold"}
{"fname":"train_3173","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sarah. How's your speech for Professor Grey's class next Monday?\n#Person2#: Actually, I'm a bit worried.\n#Person1#: Why should you? What's going on?\n#Person2#: You know, what I chose to talk about is British history.\n#Person1#: Really? That is a big topic.\n#Person2#: Yes. There are so many things to cover. I just can't see how to do it in a 3 minute speech.","summary":"Sarah tells #Person1# that she's worried about her speech because she doesn't know how to cover so many things about British history in 3 minutes.","topic":"speech"}
{"fname":"train_3174","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you remember Sally Green, the swimming star? She was the girl who broke all the records at last Olympics. Where is she now? Last week our reporter Tom Parker went to see Sally in her home, California.\n#Person2#: Is it true that you don't swim at all now?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid so. I'm too old.\n#Person2#: But you are only 20.\n#Person1#: That's too old for a swimmer. If I swim in an international competition now, I wouldn't win. So I'd rather not swim at all.\n#Person2#: But don't you enjoy swimming?\n#Person1#: I used to when I was still small. But if you enter for big competitions, you have to work very hard. I used to get up at 6:00 AM to go to the pool. I had to train before school, after school, and at weekends. I swam 35 miles every week.\n#Person2#: But you were famous at 15. And look at all these cups.\n#Person1#: It's true that I have some wonderful memories. I enjoyed visiting other countries and the Olympics were very exciting, but I missed more important things. While other girls were growing up, I was swimming. What can I do?","summary":"Sally Green, a swimming star, says she doesn't swim at all now because she's 20 and it's too old for a swimmer.","topic":"swimmer"}
{"fname":"train_3175","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't told you what happened yet, have I?\n#Person2#: I haven't heard anything.\n#Person1#: My boss offered me a promotion, and I took it.\n#Person2#: Are you serious?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am really excited.\n#Person2#: That's great. Congratulations.\n#Person1#: I appreciate that.\n#Person2#: You have no idea how happy I am for you.\n#Person1#: For real?\n#Person2#: I believe you were the best choice for that promotion. I really do.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# was promoted. #Person2# feels happy for #Person1#.","topic":"promotion"}
{"fname":"train_3176","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you manage chopsticks?\n#Person2#: Why not? See.\n#Person1#: Good mastery. How do you like our Chinese food?\n#Person2#: Oh, great! It's delicious. You see, I am already putting on weight. There is one thing I don't like however, MSG.\n#Person1#: What's wrong with MSG? It helps to bring out the taste of the food.\n#Person2#: According to some studies it may cause cancer.\n#Person1#: Oh, don't let that worry you. If that were true, China wouldn't have such a large population.\n#Person2#: I just happen to have a question for you guys. Why do the Chinese cook the vegetables? You see what I mean is that most vitamin are destroyed when heated.\n#Person1#: I don't know exactly. It's a tradition. Maybe it's for sanitary reasons.","summary":"#Person2# can manage chopsticks and likes Chinese food. #Person2# doesn't like MSG because it may cause cancer. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's not true and thinks Chinese cook the vegetables for sanitary reasons.","topic":"Chinese food"}
{"fname":"train_3177","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to pick up my valuables.\n#Person1#: May I have your key please?\n#Person2#: Sure. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Here is your valuable. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to pick up #Person2#'s valuables.","topic":"pick up valuables"}
{"fname":"train_3178","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got your invitation yet?\n#Person2#: My invitation? No, I haven't. My invitation to what?\n#Person1#: The house warming party.\n#Person2#: Whose house warming party is it?\n#Person1#: Tom and Bill Smith. They are both working now you know? And they've bought a new house.\n#Person2#: Oh, they have? I didn't know. I haven't seen Tom lately.\n#Person1#: It's out in the suburbs.\n#Person2#: Have you seen the house?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have. I went out with them last weekend.\n#Person2#: Is it nice?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. There are three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a big kitchen.\n#Person2#: There's also a garden.\n#Person1#: Well, that does sound nice. Have they moved in yet?\n#Person2#: They are moving today. Tom's taken the day off. He's rented a truck, and they should have all their furniture in the house tonight.\n#Person1#: When are they going to have the party?\n#Person2#: Next Saturday night. You should get your invitation today or tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Wow, that would be something to look forward to.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about Tom and Bill Smith's new house in the suburbs and thinks #Person2# will get the invitation to the house warming party.","topic":"house warming party"}
{"fname":"train_3179","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why have you changed your job so frequently?\n#Person2#: My first job was in a well-established company where the division of labour was very clear. I do not have more chances to enrich my experience. Then I got an opportunity to really broaden my experience with a new company that was starting up, but unfortunately, they closed their service in three months'time. I have worked in my present company for a considerable length of time and enjoy the job I am doing now, but I think I have accumulated enough experience to take up more challenging post in a much larger and diversified company where I could make solid contribution.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# changed the job so frequently.","topic":"change job"}
{"fname":"train_3180","dialogue":"#Person1#: My German teacher thought it would be a good idea to have German pen friends to write to in German.\n#Person2#: What a great idea! Now you have a friendly audience to practice with!\n#Person1#: The only thing is that my pen friend will be writing in English.\n#Person2#: Oh, he wants to practice his language skills, too.\n#Person1#: That's right. And there is another pen friend that I'll be writing too. Her name is Olga.\n#Person2#: Maybe Olga can introduce you to some of her friends who can write to you in German and you can do the same for her with your friends to write her in English.\n#Person1#: That's a great idea! Why didn't I think of that?\n#Person2#: I don't know, but you know how to surround yourself with great friends!","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to let Olga, #Person1#'s German pen friend, introduce some of her friends to write to #Person1# in German to practice #Person1#'s language skills.","topic":"pen friends"}
{"fname":"train_3181","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ah! No! Damn it!\n#Person2#: It's a blackout. Now I can't see Seinfeld.\n#Person1#: So what? I just lost one hour's worth of work.\n#Person2#: Really? How could you do that? Don't you save every couple minutes?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't save this time. Damn it! And I'm sick of writing this paper. Now I have to write it all over again too.\n#Person2#: I've had that problem too many times. So I learned to save. When I'm writing something, I save every three sentences or so. I don't want to lose anything.\n#Person1#: I hate computers. Sometimes I think they cause more trouble than they're worth.\n#Person2#: What are we going to do now?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I feel like going out.\n#Person2#: I wonder how much of the city is down.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. I still can go out and buy a beer.\n#Person2#: Maybe. But if there's a blackout, probably the pubs are closed. And besides, I know you have a political science exam tomorrow. I thought you had a lot of reading to do.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's true. Damn! I just lost half my paper, and now I can't even do my homework. This is a bad time for this to happen.\n#Person2#: I have a flashlight in my closet. If you want to use that to read, you can.","summary":"It's a blackout. #Person1# didn't save and has to write the paper all over again. #Person1# wants to go out and buy a beer but #Person2# indicates that the pubs are probably closed and suggests #Person1# preparing for the exam with the flashlight.","topic":"blackout"}
{"fname":"train_3182","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, My name is Candy Brown. May I have your name?\n#Person2#: Hello, Candy. My name is Jim White. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too. Where are you from?\n#Person2#: I'm from New Orleans. What about you?\n#Person1#: I was born here.\n#Person2#: Really? This is a beautiful town.\n#Person1#: It's nice talking to you. But I have to go.\n#Person2#: OK. Can I have your phone number?\n#Person1#: OK. It's 15066688866. Call me! Bye-bye, then.\n#Person2#: I will. Bye.","summary":"Candy Brown and Jim White exchange their names, where they come from, and phone numbers.","topic":"make introduction"}
{"fname":"train_3183","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mary, I didn't see you at work this morning. Are you all right?\n#Person2#: Oh, I feel miserable. I've got a bad cold, My head is dizzy and my nose is running.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. Have you seen a doctor or taken any medicines?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact I have, The doctor said it'll go away after a day or two. He's prescribed me some tablets.\n#Person1#: Are you feeling better?\n#Person2#: Yes, it helps me but I just have to wait and let my system do the work.\n#Person1#: Do you need anything, grocery?\n#Person2#: Oh, no, I'm fine. My refrigerator is piled up with food. But if it's not too much trouble for you. I'd like something to read.\n#Person1#: Sure, I'll get it for you. Books or magazines?\n#Person2#: I'd like both.","summary":"Mary has got a bad cold. She is feeling better after the doctor prescribed some tablets. #Person1# will bring her books and magazines to read.","topic":"have a cold"}
{"fname":"train_3184","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like your work?\n#Person2#: The work is rather hard, but it's interesting.\n#Person1#: What do you do?\n#Person2#: I work in a publishing house. How about you?\n#Person1#: Mine isn't hard, but it's not interesting.\n#Person2#: What do you do then?\n#Person1#: I'm a clerk in a shop.","summary":"#Person2# works in a publishing house, which is hard but interesting. #Person1# is a clerk, which isn't hard but not interesting.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_3185","dialogue":"#Person1#: That sounds pretty good. But isn't downloading music illegal?\n#Person2#: Not if you pay for it. For example, if you download from iTunes and pay with your credit card, it's legal.\n#Person1#: OK, I'm going to get iTunes and download some Vanilla Ice songs.\n#Person2#: Awesome. You'll see that they are really catchy.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# it's legal to download music after paying for it. #Person1# will download some songs.","topic":"download music"}
{"fname":"train_3186","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to go to the bank?\n#Person2#: Sure, what do you need to do there?\n#Person1#: There's problem with my bank statement. There's a mistake on it. I also need to withdraw some money some the ATM.\n#Person2#: I have to exchange some money.\n#Person1#: that's right. You're going away next week.\n#Person2#: I also want to see if my salary has been paid into my bank account. There was a problem last week.\n#Person1#: I have to pay my credit bill too. If I don't pay it soon, the credit card company will charge me interest.\n#Person2#: Their interest rates are usually quite high. It's a good idea to pay off your credit card debts before they attract interest.","summary":"#Person1# is going to the bank to check the bank statement, withdraw some money, and pay the credit bill. #Person2# is going to exchange some money and check the salary.","topic":"bank"}
{"fname":"train_3187","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Susie, what health club do you belong to?\n#Person2#: Total Fitness, why?\n#Person1#: Well, I'Ve been going to Athletic Express, but I don't like it there.\n#Person2#: Really? Why not? I hear it's pretty good.\n#Person1#: The people don't really work out there. They just stand around and talk all the time.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's one of those places.\n#Person1#: Yeah, is your club different?\n#Person2#: Well, they have different rooms. I lift weights by the pool where there aren't so many people.\n#Person1#: Do they have a lot of equipment?\n#Person2#: Yeah, they have all the machines, a pool, and a steam room and sauna.\n#Person1#: Sounds nice. What about classes?\n#Person2#: The usual. Aerobics, kickboxing, yoga. They just started a Tai Chi class too.\n#Person1#: Wow, that sounds great.\n#Person2#: Well, I have a guest pass. Why don't you come with me tonight?\n#Person1#: Really? Thanks. I'll stop by when I get off work.\n#Person2#: Perfect. See you later.\n#Person1#: O. K. , see you.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't like #Person1#'s health club and thinks Susie's club sounds great. Susie has a guest pass and invites #Person1# to come with her tonight.","topic":"health club"}
{"fname":"train_3188","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll always remember my college days.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah?\n#Person1#: It was one of the best times in my life. It was tough, but I made it. I became a college graduate.\n#Person2#: How did you feel when you graduated?\n#Person1#: It was a round day for me. My family attend the graduation ceremony. I was so nervous. I couldn't find my cap and gown, but all worked out in the end.\n#Person2#: What did you do after graduation?\n#Person1#: I was planning to attend gradate school, but then I was offered a good job doing marketing, so I changed my mind.\n#Person2#: Sounds like you're happy with your decision.\n#Person1#: I sure am. So what about you? How did you feel when you graduated?\n#Person2#: It was also a proud day for me, but I also felt like a kind of loss that day.\n#Person1#: How could it be?\n#Person2#: While seeing others going to work or continue their study, I didn't know what I would do.\n#Person1#: You didn't have an offer?\n#Person2#: I had one, but I didn't like the job very much. I wanted to attend graduate school, but I was afraid it would be too tough.\n#Person1#: I think you lack in the power of decision. Once you make your decision, don't be overtaken by misgivings and fear. Just go full steam ahead!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both think their graduation was a proud day. #Person1# decided to take a good job doing marketing. #Person2# can't decide whether to continue study or to work.","topic":"graduation day"}
{"fname":"train_3189","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sara, what are you reading?\n#Person2#: Hi, John, I am trying to find a carpenter.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Well, I want to build a deck in my back yard.\n#Person1#: What for?\n#Person2#: So I can have a special place to hang out with friends, and also do some barbecuing on weekends.\n#Person1#: That sounds cool. Do you mind if I recommend myself for the job?\n#Person2#: You? Do you have a carpenter's license?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. But I only freelance on weekends with my uncle.\n#Person2#: Wow! That's cool. So, let me give you some details about the deck I want.\n#Person1#: Please go ahead, I am listening.\n#Person2#: I'd like my deck to be at the same level as the back door.\n#Person1#: Is your back door higher than the ground level?\n#Person2#: Yes, the back door is about four or five steps higher than the ground.\n#Person1#: Okay, then you need a deck with a guardrail.\n#Person2#: I don't like things to be fancy.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I will build your deck with a simple but classic look.\n#Person2#: Hmm, that's good. Can you use cedar or redwood to build it?\n#Person1#: Cedar is a good choice.\n#Person2#: Well, let's take the measurements right now.","summary":"Sara is trying to find a carpenter to build a deck. John recommends himself. Sara gives him the details about the deck. John will build it with cedar.","topic":"build a deck"}
{"fname":"train_3190","dialogue":"#Person1#: How good are you at sports, Bill?\n#Person2#: Are you kidding? I'm terrible! But I love to watch sports. I go to football or baseball games a lot. And I read sports magazines every week.\n#Person1#: Wow!\n#Person2#: Do you like sports, Janice?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like to exercise. But I don't watch sports or buy sports magazines. I don't have much time to do those things.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. You know, we spend time doing different sports. How much time do you spend exercising?\n#Person1#: Well, I guess I exercise about two hours a day. I do aerobics three times a week, and the other days I play badminton with my husband. I always feel good afterward.\n#Person2#: That's great! I'Ve heard people say that before.\n#Person1#: Well, why don't you try to get some exercise? It's difficult, but very rewarding.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm too lazy to play sports, and I'm not good at anything either. It hardly excites me.","summary":"Bill is terrible at sports but he loves to watch sport. Janice likes to exercise but she doesn't watch sports. Janice advises Bill to get some exercise but Bill refuses.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_3191","dialogue":"#Person1#: Valerie! Hi! Wow how have you been? It's been such a long time!\n#Person2#: Darlene! Indeed, it's been a while! How have you been? Wow, you look amazing! I love what you'Ve done with your hair!\n#Person1#: Really? Thanks! I went to that hair salon that you told me about, but enough about me! Look at you! You haven't aged a day since the last time I saw you! What is your secret!\n#Person2#: Ha ha, come on! Well, I'Ve been watching what I eat, and working out three times a week. By the way, I heard your son recently graduated!\n#Person1#: Yes, my little Paul is finally a doctor. They grow up so fast you know.\n#Person2#: He is such a handsome guy. He gets his looks from his mother of course!\n#Person1#: Thank you! What about your daughter, Pamela? I heard she has passed the bar exam and married recently.\n#Person2#: Oh yes. She had a beautiful wedding in Cozumel Mexico and we all attended.\n#Person1#: Such a lovely girl. I hope my Paul is lucky enough to find a girl like that someday!\n#Person2#: But of course! Well, it's been great talking to you, but I have to get going.\n#Person1#: Same here! We will catch up soon, maybe over coffee!\n#Person2#: That would be great! Give me a call!\n#Person1#: See you soon! Bye! Uhmm. Finally it's over. . . I can't stand that woman or her obnoxious daughter.","summary":"Valerie and Darlene haven't seen each other for a while. They greet each other, praise each other and each other's child. But actually, Darlene can't stand Valerie and her obnoxious daughter.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_3192","dialogue":"#Person1#: This man looks very handsome. Is he married?\n#Person2#: Sure. He has already married, a father of two boys.\n#Person1#: Oh, I can't believe it. He looks very young.\n#Person2#: He took the picture when he was only 21 years old.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't believe the handsome man is a father of two boys. #Person2# tells #Person1# the picture was taken when he was 21.","topic":"handsome man"}
{"fname":"train_3193","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Sunshine Trading Company. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I want to apply for the accountant in your corporation and I think it is not beyond attainment.\n#Person1#: Great. Could you tell me something about cash control?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. In accounting, cash means all items that are acceptable for depositing in a bank.","summary":"#Person2# wants to apply for the accountant in #Person1#'s corporation. #Person1# asks #Person2# to tell something about cash control.","topic":"apply for accountant"}
{"fname":"train_3194","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, I'd like to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai, please.\n#Person2#: I see. When are you travelling?\n#Person1#: I'd like to fly next Friday.\n#Person2#: Is that a return journey or just one-way?\n#Person1#: One-way, please. I'm flying back to London from Shanghai.\n#Person2#: Ok. That will be 1400RMB please.\n#Person1#: How long is the flight?\n#Person2#: It's about three hours.","summary":"#Person1# wants to book a flight from Beijing to Shanghai next Friday. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will take three hours and charges 1400 RMB.","topic":"book a flight"}
{"fname":"train_3195","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how much is the lipstick?\n#Person2#: It costs only 25 yuan.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's too expensive. Can't you make it any cheaper?\n#Person2#: The price is reasonable because the quality is super.\n#Person1#: But the price is too high.\n#Person2#: How much would you like it to be, then?\n#Person1#: What about 15 yuan?\n#Person2#: Let's meet half way, 20 yuan, OK?\n#Person1#: All right, I'll take it.\n#Person2#: I think you've got a real bargain.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# bargain over a lipstick. They make a deal at 20 yuan.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_3196","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like the Honda Accord you showed me before. I think it's more practical for my needs.\n#Person2#: Alright, sir. You are making a good choice. Honda has made a lot of design improvements in the new Accord.\n#Person1#: What does it come with standard?\n#Person2#: On all our new cars, the standards includeair conditioning, anti-lock brakes, air bags, and an AM \/ FM stereo with a CD player. But on the Accord, there is another standard item as well. The Accord com\n#Person1#: Cruise control? I don't like that.\n#Person2#: Why not, sir?\n#Person1#: I think it's dangerous. What if I can't turn it off?\n#Person2#: Well, sir, I know some of our customers are concerned about cruise control. But Honda has never had a single cruise control malfunction that led to an accident.\n#Person1#: I wish it didn't have cruise control. My wife doesn't like it either.\n#Person2#: You know, sir, you don't have to use it. You can turn it on or off. If you don't want to use it, you just never turn it on.\n#Person1#: I suppose. And what about the sunroof? Is that standard?\n#Person2#: No, the sunroof is optional, sir.\n#Person1#: I see. Another important question is the time I can get this car. I need a new car rather soon.\n#Person2#: Well, I can say that the new models will be here in August. If you order one now, we will have it for you in August.\n#Person1#: That's good enough, I think. What colors does the new Accord come in?\n#Person2#: We have this new model in red, white, black, or silver. These are the standard colors. Of course you could specially order from various other colors too.\n#Person1#: My brother has last year's Accord. And his car is a kind of soft purple color mixed with silver. I really like that color. I wonder if I can get that color on my Accord.\n#Person2#: I know the color you mean. Is this it, sir?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think that's it. Can I get that on the Accord?\n#Person2#: Yes, you can. That color is very popular with Honda buyers. So we've kept it available.\n#Person1#: Well, I think I want to order the new Accord then. It looks like an excellent car.\n#Person2#: You have made a good choice, sir. I drive an Accord myself. They are very solidly built machines, very reliable.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. I think Honda is the most reliable car on the road. I would never change to anything else. The Honda I have now almost never has service problems. It runs smooth as silk.\n#Person2#: Alright, sir. I will get the paperwork ready for you. Just a moment.","summary":"#Person1# likes the Honda Accord #Person2# showed him before, but he doesn't like the cruise control. #Person2# tells him it can be turned off and will have the new car for him in August with the color he wants.","topic":"buy a car"}
{"fname":"train_3197","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to have a berth ticket to Shanghai.\n#Person2#: Which train do you want?\n#Person1#: The 19:00 train.\n#Person2#: Sorry. There aren't any tickets available for the 19:00 train.\n#Person1#: When is the next train to Shanghai?\n#Person2#: The next train will leave at 20 : O5.\n#Person1#: How much is the ticket?\n#Person2#: 180 yuan.\n#Person1#: Here is 200 yuan.\n#Person2#: Here are your ticket and change.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to buy a berth ticket to Shanghai leaving at 20:05.","topic":"buy a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_3198","dialogue":"#Person1#: Pardon me. I need an old music box.\n#Person2#: Exactly how old a box do you want?\n#Person1#: Actually, I was thinking about something from the 1920s.\n#Person2#: We still have six left.\n#Person1#: Do any of the boxes have dancing figures?\n#Person2#: Dancing figures are quite popular. Two of the boxes have them.\n#Person1#: I love the dancing figures. I'll take this music box.\n#Person2#: Yes, I think you'll be very satisfied with that one.\n#Person1#: I was wondering, does this come with any kind of warranty?\n#Person2#: No. But if something goes wrong with it, I know someone who repairs these things.\n#Person1#: I was just hoping.\n#Person2#: It's amazing that these things still work as well as they do.","summary":"#Person1# buys a music box with dancing figures from the 1920s from #Person2#. #Person2# doesn't have a warranty for it but knows someone who repairs these things.","topic":"music box"}
{"fname":"train_3199","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm planning on going to the market soon.\n#Person2#: What are you buying?\n#Person1#: I don't know what we need.\n#Person2#: I can check for you, if you'd like.\n#Person1#: I'll make a list.\n#Person2#: First, we need eggs, milk, and bread.\n#Person1#: OK! Do we need any meat?\n#Person2#: How about some chicken, ground beef, and some steak.\n#Person1#: What else do we need?\n#Person2#: Get some snack foods, too, dude.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else that we need?\n#Person2#: No, but if you can think of anything else, just get it.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to check the thing they need before #Person1# goes to the market.","topic":"market"}
{"fname":"train_3200","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you being served, sir?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. I just want a haircut.\n#Person1#: Will you sit here, please? How would you like it cut?\n#Person2#: I want it short.\n#Person1#: But it's short already, sir.\n#Person2#: I mean very short, shorter than it is now.\n#Person1#: Shall I just trim it?\n#Person2#: No, You can cut quite a bit off. I like it to be very short all over. Do you see what I mean?\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. You like the Chinese style, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, in the Chinese style.\n#Person1#: Would you like to have a shampoo, sir?\n#Person2#: No, thank you.\n#Person1#: How about oil or spray?\n#Person2#: No, nothing of the kind.\n#Person1#: There! How is that?\n#Person2#: That's very good!","summary":"#Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair very short in the Chinese style according to #Person2#'s demand. #Person2# thinks it's very good.","topic":"have a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_3201","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, it's nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: I'm glad we're meeting today. Thank you.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.\n#Person2#: I would like to talk to you about your daughter.\n#Person1#: Is there a problem?\n#Person2#: No, your daughter is great.\n#Person1#: That's great news.\n#Person2#: Your daughter is a wonderful student.\n#Person1#: She isn't messing up in class?\n#Person2#: Of course not. Your daughter is smart and very well behaved.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm so glad to hear that she's doing well.\n#Person2#: It is my pleasure to have her in my class.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s daughter is a wonderful student. #Person1# feels glad.","topic":"wonderful student"}
{"fname":"train_3202","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is the new computerised stock system in operation?\n#Person2#: Not quite. The software engineers are testing it just now.\n#Person1#: Have all the operators been trained on it?\n#Person2#: Yes, most of them. We trained on a dummy system last month. A couple of people were away so we've organised two more training sessions on the live system for the whole team this week.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the new system is still being tested and the operators have been trained on it.","topic":"new system"}
{"fname":"train_3203","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think these patterns are quite good. Can you give me a price indication of these?\n#Person2#: Of course, it's my pleasure. We'll quote you the lowest price prevailing.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. If your price is suitable, then we can make further discussion of contract.\n#Person2#: Here is our price list, our terms are cash within three months of date of delivery, if you can pay it within one month. we'll give you a discount of 10 %.\n#Person1#: Very good. How many goods do you have?\n#Person2#: Can you tell me how many goods you intend to order?\n#Person1#: We want to order 900 dozen.\n#Person2#: The most we can offer you at present is 600 dozen.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the patterns are good. #Person2# can give #Person1# a discount of 10%. #Person1# orders 900 dozen. #Person2# only has 600 dozen.","topic":"make a deal"}
{"fname":"train_3204","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm from Channel 5 News.\n#Person2#: How's it going?\n#Person1#: I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions.\n#Person2#: Ask away.\n#Person1#: First of all, did you vote today?\n#Person2#: I already voted.\n#Person1#: Who did you vote for?\n#Person2#: I'm not going to tell you.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: My vote is personal.\n#Person1#: I apologize for invading your privacy.\n#Person2#: What I can tell you is that I voted for our next President of the United States.","summary":"#Person1# from Channel 5 News interviews #Person2#. #Person2# won't tell who #Person2# voted because it's personal.","topic":"vote"}
{"fname":"train_3205","dialogue":"#Person1#: IBA, how can I help?\n#Person2#: Ah, yes, hello. I'm calling to get some info about your PIN services. You see, my friend also has an account with you and also enjoys shopping on the Internet. She recommended I sign up for this service too.\n#Person1#: That was a wise decision, if I may say so. Our Personal Internet Banking Service offers online shopping transactions, payment of household bills online, account management. . .\n#Person2#: I will probably just use it for online shopping. At the moment, I have to meet the seller in person and pay cash, if it's a local seller.\n#Person1#: This will fix all of that for you. If you use our online payment service, the money will come straight out of your account and go directly into the seller's account, in a secure way.","summary":"#Person2# calls #Person1# about their PIN services according to a friend's suggestion. #Person1# tells #Person2# it will fit #Person2#'s needs for online shopping.","topic":"PIN services"}
{"fname":"train_3206","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're listening to BBC English programme, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, join us, will you?\n#Person1#: All right, but it is a bit too difficult for me to understand.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Listen to it more often, and you are sure to make progress. As the proverb goes, 'Where there is a will, there is a way.'\n#Person1#: Thank you for your advice.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to listen to BBC English programme more often to make progress.","topic":"BBC English programme"}
{"fname":"train_3207","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here it is...Friday night. Do you want to go dancing?\n#Person2#: Well, not really. I'm kind of tired. I had a pretty hard week. But how about going out to listen to some music?\n#Person1#: How about a little light jazz?\n#Person2#: Yeah. That sounds nice.\n#Person1#: What about the Club Blue Note?\n#Person2#: I've never heard of it.\n#Person1#: My office manager was there last week. He said both the food and the music were wonderful.\n#Person2#: Really? What kind of food do they serve?\n#Person1#: Mostly sandwiches and salads.\n#Person2#: Is it expensive?\n#Person1#: He said the prices were very good. So, do you feel like trying it?\n#Person2#: I'd love to! I'll just get my coat.","summary":"#Person1# suggests going dancing but #Person2# would like to listen to some music. #Person1# then suggests a club. #Person2# would love to try it.","topic":"Friday night"}
{"fname":"train_3208","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, what seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not feeling very well at the moment. I'm preparing for the exams and I've been staying up late studying these days. This morning I got up very early to do some work, and I fell on the floor. I came around after a few seconds.\n#Person1#: Mm. Have you had any other signs of sickness?\n#Person2#: I've been pretty nervous, and my eyes hurt sometimes.\n#Person1#: Well, it sounds as if you've probably been overdoing your studying and you're too tired. I don't think there's anything to worry about, and I think you should take it easy for a while and try to get plenty of sleep.\n#Person2#: Yes, I haven't been getting much sleep lately.","summary":"#Person2# is not feeling very well. #Person1# thinks #Person2# has been overdoing studying and advises #Person2# to get plenty of sleep.","topic":"overdoing studying"}
{"fname":"train_3209","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you get to talk to the Browns about their trip to Venezuela?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. They said they had a great time.\n#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?\n#Person2#: They said it was extremely cool. They suggested that we take some warm clothes.\n#Person1#: Uh. Did you ask how the hotels were?\n#Person2#: It seems they're excellent, and not expensive.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I've heard. Did they say if they had any language problem?\n#Person2#: Sometimes. They told me that hardly anybody speaks English except the people in the hotels, but the staff of the hotels are helpful and friendly.\n#Person1#: Well, that's good. And did they buy much while they were there?\n#Person2#: No. They advised us not to buy clothes. They're much more expensive than in the States. But they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the Browns had a great time in Venezuela. It was cool. The hotels are excellent and not expensive. The staff is helpful and friendly. They suggest getting gold jewelry there.","topic":"trip to Venezuela"}
{"fname":"train_3210","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi.\n#Person2#: Oh, Hi.\n#Person1#: Are you new in the neighborhood?\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah.\n#Person1#: Welcome, welcome to the neighborhood.\n#Person2#: Oh.\n#Person1#: Hey, I'm Stacy. I live across the street.\n#Person2#: Oh, Hi, Stacy. I'm Mark. Mark Jones.\n#Person1#: Um. Looks like your moving. Do you need any help unloading your moving truck? I can have my husband come or my kids.\n#Person2#: Um, well, fortunately, the movers are going to do that, but you're welcome to, uh, help carry in a few things out from our car.\n#Person1#: Yeah, sure, I can get them. So, where are you from?\n#Person2#: Well, we're from originally from Chicago, but we just moved from a place called Springville.\n#Person1#: Oh, Springville, that's, uh. Isn't that the ... the north end of the state\n#Person2#: Yeah, just, yeah, not too far from here.\n#Person1#: How was your trip?\n#Person2#: Well, it went pretty well. We hired a moving company, something my company paid for, and it was simply more convenient than packing all our stuff, renting a truck, and then moving everything ourselves.\n#Person1#: That's nice. How does this moving company work then? Was it pretty good?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Well, in many cases, you can pack your own things and just have the company load the boxes and your other items on the truck, or they'll pack everything for you, and they can tow your vehicle behind the truck if you like, and they can even, you know, move heavy items like pianos.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's nice. So, did everything go as planned?\n#Person2#: Well, pretty much, except our cat disappeared\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yeah, about three hours before the movers left ...\n#Person1#: Did you ever find it?\n#Person2#: No, and uh, we're not sure if she ran away, got hit by a car, or what.\n#Person1#: Oh, that must be really hard on your family. Sorry to hear about that.\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that must be rough.\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: No sign of the cat?\n#Person2#: Not yet.\n#Person1#: Uh, I'm sorry. So, um, what do you do for a living?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm software developer.\n#Person1#: Oh, what do you do exactly in your job?\n#Person2#: Well, um, most of the time, I develop educational software for schools.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: ... Yeah, and at the moment, I'm working on several educational apps for, you know, smart phones.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's ... that's great.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's a really good job. And, so, how about yourself?\n#Person1#: Well, actually, I'm a high school history teacher.\n#Person2#: Oh, wow, you know, actually, I've created two apps on world history that you might be interested in.\n#Person1#: Serious?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Oh, that sounds great. I'd love to see them.\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: By the way, um, you know, we're having a barbecue at our place on Friday.\n#Person2#: Oh?\n#Person1#: Why don't you come over ... bring your family and get to know some of the neighbors?\n#Person2#: Well, let me talk to my wife, but just so you know, we have nine kids.\n#Person1#: Serious? Nine kids? Wow!\n#Person2#: Yes, so they might eat all your food.\n#Person1#: Well, that's no problem. That's a lot of kids, but it'll be fun. Hey ...\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: No, just listen.\n#Person2#: Hey.\n#Person1#: Did you hear that? Listen, listen. It's coming from over there. It's in one of the ... there something in one of your boxes.\n#Person2#: No way. Yeah.\n#Person1#: That sounds ... That sounds like a cat. Is the cat in one of your ... Did you find ... Did the cat get in one of your boxes?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Let me look. Hey, let me move this box. Yeah.\n#Person1#: Wow!\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I can't believe it! I'm sure the family is going to be happy about this.\n#Person3#: I bet. Congratulations!","summary":"Stacy welcomes Mark Jones who just moved into their neighborhood from Springville. Mark had a moving company to help them and had a good trip here except that their cat disappeared. Mark tells Stacy he develops educational software for school and Stacy is a high school history teacher. Stacy invites Mark and his family to their barbecue on Friday. Stacy finds Mark's cat in a box.","topic":"new neighbor"}
{"fname":"train_3211","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't turn the dishwasher on! The baby just fell asleep. I need a break! I'm exhausted from cooking soup and baking cookies all morning.\n#Person2#: Oh! I'll run it later, then. Let's sit outside and read while she sleeps.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# not to turn the dishwasher on.","topic":"dishwasher"}
{"fname":"train_3212","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, how can I get to the Riverside Theater?\n#Person2#: Sorry I didn't earth what you said.\n#Person1#: Please show me where the Riverside Theater is.\n#Person2#: Can you speak French? I'm a foreigner here.\n#Person1#: Oh, wonderful! I come from Paris. Is there a Riverside Theater?\n#Person2#: OK, let me show you. Walk along the river and take the fourth turn on the left and go down until you reach the second traffic light. Tuna fight, at the end of the road, you'll see the theater.\n#Person1#: Good heavens! What a long way!\n#Person2#: Yes, you can take a taxi if you can't remember what I told you or if you don't want to walk a long way.\n#Person1#: Well, I like walking. It's a fine day for walking, isn't it? And Shakespeare's play is worth such a day and such a long way!\n#Person2#: It sounds reasonable. I like Shakespeare!\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: It's a pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to the Riverside Theater. #Person2# doesn't understand at first but then gives directions to #Person1# when #Person1# speaks French.","topic":"ask directions"}
{"fname":"train_3213","dialogue":"#Person1#: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God. \n#Person2#: Do you really think so? \n#Person1#: Yeah, you have some other ideas? \n#Person2#: I think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us. \n#Person1#: For example? \n#Person2#: We didn't pay attention to the environment, cut down trees and polluted the air. \n#Person1#: Oh, I see. Fortunately government has taken some action to prevent such things. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks the floods in the South are an act of God. #Person2# thinks they are also caused by humans.","topic":"floods"}
{"fname":"train_3214","dialogue":"#Person1#: This has got to stop! Another Friday night without a date! What can I do? \n#Person2#: What about looking through the personal ads on the Internet? That's how I met Steven. \n#Person1#: Actually, I've tried that. But the people you meet are always different from what you expect. \n#Person3#: Do you often go to a chat room on the Internet? \n#Person2#: No, that's the last thing I would do. You never know what kind of people you're talking to. People hide their true status. It's just a waste of time. \n#Person3#: I bet many people don't agree with you. They think it's very interesting and relaxing. They find an outlet to express their inner feelings, which they may not want to talk about to anyone in person. \n#Person2#: But a lot of traps too. To tell you the truth, I was trapped one time and it really hurt my feelings. The Internet pal turned out to be homosexual. \n#Person3#: Well, why don't you join a dating service? A friend of mine met his wife that way. \n#Person2#: That's not a bad idea. \n#Person3#: Also, it might be a good idea to check out single's night at the bookstore. \n#Person2#: Yeah. If I don't find a date, at least I might find a good book! ","summary":"#Person1# wants to find a date. #Person2# advises personal ads on the Internet. #Person3# advises a chat room, a dating service, and a single's night at the bookstore. #Person1# thinks the latter two are good ideas.","topic":"find a date"}
{"fname":"train_3215","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Francis, morning! How are you doing today? \n#Person2#: I had a bad start of the day. I was stuck in a bad traffic jam on my way and I missed my morning meeting. \n#Person1#: Indeed, I agree that is not a good start. How about the meeting? You missed anything important? \n#Person2#: It is ok. My boss briefs me later on. \n#Person1#: Was he unhappy with you not attending the meeting? \n#Person2#: Err, kind of. You know this traffic jam is really bad with so many new cars hitting the streets these days. ","summary":"Francis was stuck in a bad traffic jam and missed his morning meeting. His boss briefs him but was kind of unhappy with him.","topic":"bad morning"}
{"fname":"train_3216","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for the advice, Mr. Macmillan. I'll keep it in mind. I had better head off though. I'm meeting my husband for dinner. \n#Person2#: Sure, I'm heading out myself. Enjoy your evening. \n#Person1#: Thanks, sir. You too. Drive safely, I hear there's a lot ice on the roads. \n#Person2#: Thanks for the warning! See you tomorrow! ","summary":"#Person1# thanks Mr. Macmillan for his advice. They say goodbye to each other.","topic":"goodbye"}
{"fname":"train_3217","dialogue":"#Person1#: That woman is a very good singer.\n#Person2#: Yes, but she looks like a man.\n#Person1#: What difference does it make?\n#Person2#: Female singers are supposed to be pretty.\n#Person1#: Singers are supposed to sing well.\n#Person2#: They should look good, too.\n#Person1#: There are lots of ugly men singers.\n#Person2#: Men singers don't have to look good.\n#Person1#: Then neither do women singers.\n#Person2#: Well, I would never buy her CD.\n#Person1#: But you would buy her CD if she was pretty?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would buy all of her CDs.","summary":"#Person2# thinks women singers should look pretty but #Person1# thinks they are supposed to sing well.","topic":"women singer"}
{"fname":"train_3218","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, ma'am. Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: No, I don't.\n#Person1#: Awfully sorry, but there are no empty tables left now.\n#Person2#: Well, can you tell me how long a wait do you think there will be?\n#Person1#: About 15 minutes I think. Is that OK for you?\n#Person2#: 15 minutes? That's too bad. I can't wait for so long.\n#Person1#: I am sorry, ma'am.\n#Person2#: Are you sure there aren't any empty tables at all? Can you please just check for me?\n#Person1#: Well, I'll check again for you.\n#Person2#: OK, I will wait for a moment.\n#Person1#: I am so sorry for my mistake. There is a table available in the smoking section.\n#Person2#: Good.\n#Person1#: But it is in the smoking section. Do you mind, ma'am?\n#Person2#: I think I have no choice now.\n#Person1#: Please follow me then. I will show you to your table.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. Your server will be with you right away to take your order. Sorry again for my carelessness.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't have a reservation. #Person1# tells #Person2# she needs to wait for 15 minutes. #Person2# can't wait so she asks #Person1# to check for her again. #Person1# finds her a table in the smoking section.","topic":"available table"}
{"fname":"train_3219","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Doctor Watson's Office.\n#Person2#: Hello. My name is John Creamer and I'm hoping I could come in today to see the doctor.\n#Person1#: Are you a patient of Doctor Watson?\n#Person2#: Well, no, I'm in town at a conference and the manager of the hotel where I'm staying suggested that I call you.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Well, I've got some ringing in my ears.\n#Person1#: Are you in any pain?\n#Person2#: Well, just a little irek.\n#Person1#: The doctor will be busy in the hospital until about 12:00 o'clock. The earliest you could see him would be about 4:30 this afternoon.\n#Person2#: I'll come then if that's OK?\n#Person1#: That will be fine. Meanwhile, you should try to take it easy.","summary":"John Creamer wants to see Doctor Watson because he has some ringing in his ears. #Person1# schedules him at 4:30 this afternoon.","topic":"see the doctor"}
{"fname":"train_3220","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to go traveling to Hawaii.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun. How do you want to go?\n#Person1#: I want to go there by sea but I have no idea how much it will cost.\n#Person2#: I think it depends on the season.\n#Person1#: Well, of course. I want to go when the weather is nice.\n#Person2#: Are you going to travel alone?\n#Person1#: No, my sister and I will travel together.\n#Person2#: Well, you should go on line and try to find a good deal.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go traveling to Hawaii by sea with #Person1#'s sister. #Person2# suggests going online to find a good deal.","topic":"travel to Hawaii"}
{"fname":"train_3221","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dear, can you drive me to the clinic?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Well, my car won't start. I don't know what's the matter with it.\n#Person1#: Could it be the battery?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think it could be. I checked the battery two days ago.It must be other problems.\n#Person1#: Well, I suppose it could be the gas.\n#Person2#: No, there is plenty of gas. I filled it up yesterday.\n#Person1#: Perhaps it's the starter then?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's possible.","summary":"#Person2# cannot start #Person2#'s car and #Person1# gives some possible reasons.","topic":"start the car"}
{"fname":"train_3222","dialogue":"#Person1#: May, is this the Hall of Ancient China?\n#Person2#: Yes. Look at these historical relics here, amazing!\n#Person1#: Why are they all in glass boxes?\n#Person2#: For protection. Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air.\n#Person1#: So there isn't air in the glass boxes?\n#Person2#: No, there isn't. They are all vacuumed.\n#Person1#: I wonder how old these things are, thousands of years?\n#Person2#: Yeah, they all come from a very ancient time.\n#Person1#: Hey, look at the three-leg cup. I've seen it on TV.\n#Person2#: The bronze cup was made 4, 000 years ago. It's priceless!\n#Person1#: Yeah, it has no value at all. Who will use this cup today?\n#Person2#: Danny, priceless means so valuable that you can't put a price on it.\n#Person1#: Oh, it does?","summary":"May and Danny talk about the historical relics in the Hall of Ancient China.","topic":"historical relics"}
{"fname":"train_3223","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. My name's Jason Smith.\n#Person2#: Ah, good morning, Mr. Smith. Nice to meet you. I'm Peter Anderson from Personnel. Do sit down.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Now, have you brought your curriculum vitae with you?\n#Person1#: Oh, my CV. Yes, here it s. There are three copies.\n#Person2#: Have you brought your certificates as well?\n#Person1#: No, I haven't. I'm awfully sorry. Can I send them to you?\n#Person2#: Yes, that'll be all right. Well, please tell me about your working experience.\n#Person1#: I haven't been involved in international business, so I don't have any experiences, but I am diligent and I learn very fast.\n#Person2#: OK, so do you think you can make yourself easily understood in English?\n#Person1#: Yes, in most circumstances.\n#Person2#: Are you available for business travel?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am young, and unmarried. So it's no problem for me to travel frequently.\n#Person2#: OK. You are good. Hope to see you next time. I'll call you if you get picked for next test.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to your call.","summary":"Peter Anderson interviews Jason Smith. Jason does not have any experience in international business but he introduces his other advantages for this job.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3224","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have made up my mind. I am getting a tattoo.\n#Person2#: Really? Are you sure?\n#Person1#: Yeah! Why not? They are trendy and look great! I want to get a dragon on my arm or maybe a tiger on my back.\n#Person2#: Yeah but, it is something that you will have forever! They use indelible ink that can only be removed with laser treatment. On top of all that, I have heard it hurts a lot!\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Of course! They use this machine with a needle that pokes your skin and inserts the ink.\n#Person1#: Oh, I didn't know that! I thought they just paint it on your skin or something.\n#Person2#: I think you should reconsider and do some more research about tattoos. Also, find out where the nearest tattoo parlor is and make sure they used sterilized needles, and that the place is hygienic.\n#Person1#: Maybe I should just get a tongue piercing!","summary":"#Person1# wants to get a tattoo but #Person2# suggests #Person1# reconsider it because it hurts a lot and a tattoo is hard to be removed.","topic":"tatoo reconsideration"}
{"fname":"train_3225","dialogue":"#Person1#: I know I'm a blabbermouth, but what do you think she should do, John?\n#Person2#: Honey, we're in the museum now. We're not here to discuss your coworker's love life. We're here to enjoy the great paintings by Picasso!\n#Person1#: I know! But it's really important to her! Her whole life could be ruined by this man!\n#Person2#: You're making a federal case out of it. One unhealthy love affair can't ruin anything. It could even make your life more interesting.\n#Person1#: Are you serious, John?\n#Person2#: All I'm trying to say is that life is. . . like. . . er. . . this painting.","summary":"#Person1# still thinks about #Person1#'s coworker's love life when visiting a museum but John thinks they should focus on the paintings.","topic":"love life"}
{"fname":"train_3226","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been thinking of taking I've been thinking of taking a Crazy English course. Do you think it's a good idea\n#Person2#: Sure! You should do anything you can to improve your English.\n#Person1#: Really? Do you think English is that important?\n#Person2#: Of course it is. In fact, I'll even take the course with you if you want.\n#Person1#: Great! It's always better to do things with a friend.\n#Person2#: Do you have the phone number? I need to call for registration.\n#Person1#: No, I left it at home. Sorry!\n#Person2#: That's OK. I can get it from you later.\n#Person1#: So, do you want to go somewhere for dinner and practice our English together tonight?\n#Person2#: All right. I know a great restaurant near here. But, it's a little expensive and I don't have much money with me.\n#Person1#: No problem. I just got paid. It's my treat.\n#Person2#: Thank you! I'll be sure to return the favor after our first class, OK?\n#Person1#: Forget it! That's what friends are for! Besides, I have a VIP card for a discount.\n#Person2#: Good job! This is going to be a great night!\n#Person1#: I think so too. Let's go!","summary":"#Person2# thinks it important to improve English and will take an English course with #Person1#. They will have dinner and practice English together.","topic":"improve English"}
{"fname":"train_3227","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need a passport.\n#Person1#: You can apply for one here.\n#Person2#: When can I do that?\n#Person1#: If you like, you can apply right now.\n#Person2#: That would be great.\n#Person1#: I'm going to need you to complete this application.\n#Person2#: What else do I have to do?\n#Person1#: Then I will take your picture for your passport.\n#Person2#: How long will it take?\n#Person1#: Your passport will be ready in a few weeks.\n#Person2#: Thank you. That's perfect timing.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to apply for a passport.","topic":"passport application"}
{"fname":"train_3228","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I'm not finished with my research yet.\n#Person1#: What research?\n#Person2#: Reading my fashion magazines! How do you think I know so much about all the latest trends?\n#Person1#: But they're just ads. . .\n#Person2#: Duh. . . That's the point. The people in the ads are wearing what's in. Plus, there are articles on new trends. . .","summary":"#Person1# wants to go shopping with #Person2# but #Person2# hasn't finished reading fashion magazines.","topic":"fashion magazine"}
{"fname":"train_3229","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me where I can park?\n#Person2#: Are you driving a motorcycle or an automobile?\n#Person1#: I drive an automobile.\n#Person2#: Fine. You can either park in the student lot or on the street. Do you know what a handicapped space is?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have seen those spots.\n#Person2#: Well, when you see the blue spots with the handicapped logo, do not park there unless you have a special permit. Are you going to be parking in the daytime or the evening?\n#Person1#: I park in the evenings.\n#Person2#: Then you also need to be aware of the time limits on the street signs. Have you seen those signs?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have seen those signs.\n#Person2#: The signs always tell you how long you can park there and on what days. Do you know how to read the curb colors?\n#Person1#: Yes, I know what the curb colors mean.\n#Person2#: Well, just as long as you realize that red means no parking and white means loading and unloading, I think you know what you need to know.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# where to park the automobile and some parking rules needing attention.","topic":"parking the automobile"}
{"fname":"train_3230","dialogue":"#Person1#: Merry Christmas, Bill!\n#Person2#: Merry Christmas. Steven!\n#Person1#: What do you want to do to celebrate Christmas?\n#Person2#: I'll have supper with my girlfriend and go shopping. What about you?\n#Person1#: I'll go to church first and then go to a Christmas party. Would you like to come?\n#Person2#: I'd love to. But I am going to meet my girlfriend right now. See you later.\n#Person1#: See you.","summary":"Steven asks Bill about Bill's plan for Christmas and invites him to a party. Bill would like to join.","topic":"Christmas celebration"}
{"fname":"train_3231","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't talk too much, Tom. We are on duty today, we should hurry up.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Tom, your task is to clean the blackboard.\n#Person2#: How about yourself?\n#Person1#: I'm going to sweep the floor first.\n#Person2#: Daniel, I am not tall enough to reach the of the blackboard.\n#Person1#: Stand on the chair, Pig Tom. Use your brain.\n#Person2#: OK, I've finished cleaning the blackboard.\n#Person1#: How about the podium?\n#Person2#: Oh, I forgot about it. I'll get it.\n#Person1#: Be quick, please. Our teacher and classmates will come soon.\n#Person2#: I will be done before they come.","summary":"Tom and Daniel are on duty and they have to finish their work before their teacher and classmates come.","topic":"on duty"}
{"fname":"train_3232","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Do you have a place where I can exercise?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. We have a fine exercise facility.\n#Person1#: I'm happy to hear that. Now, would you tell me where it is?\n#Person2#: You're actually standing above it. Just take the elevator or stairs down one level.\n#Person1#: Is the hotel going to charge me a dollar a minute for gym use?\n#Person2#: No, sir. There's no extra charge. All you need is your room key to open the door.\n#Person1#: And the gym hours are?\n#Person2#: Sir, you'll be pleased to know that our gym never closes.\n#Person1#: One more question, Do you have a trainer?\n#Person2#: We might be getting one in the near future. But at the present time, no.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the place, the fees, the opening time, and the trainer of the gym in the hotel.","topic":"hotel gym"}
{"fname":"train_3233","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, how do I get to the Forbidden City?\n#Person2#: Follow this road and turn right at the second intersection. It'll be right there.\n#Person1#: Is it far?\n#Person2#: No, it should only take you about 15 minutes by foot.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the Forbidden City.","topic":"showing the way"}
{"fname":"train_3234","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now that we know what kind of music we will play, we have to decide what each of us will do.\n#Person2#: Well, I love hip hop dancing, so I should probably dance. Do you know how to rap?\n#Person1#: Oh yeah! I'm a great rapper. And I know all the Vanilla Ice lyrics by heart.\n#Person2#: Excellent. I'll start practicing my dance moves.","summary":"#Person2# chooses to dance while #Person1# chooses to rap.","topic":"dance pratice"}
{"fname":"train_3235","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to the park to play baseball with the guys.\n#Person2#: But you promised to play chess with me this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but that was before the guys ask me to join the team.\n#Person2#: So what?\n#Person1#: You know how much I want to be on the team, and now there is an opening for me. If I don't go to practise today. They'll get someone else and I'll miss my chance.\n#Person2#: I don't care about baseball. You know I need to practice for the chess championship and you promised to help with me if I washed the dishes for you last Sunday, and I did.\n#Person1#: I know, and I will.\n#Person2#: When?\n#Person1#: After baseball practice.\n#Person2#: And then, it'll be dinner time, then homework, and then your Show is on. You are going to break your promise.\n#Person1#: No, I won't. I'm going to skip TV tonight and work on your chess game with you if that's ok with you.\n#Person2#: Well, I'd rather do it the way we set up. But if you promise to give me your best game, it's ok with me.\n#Person1#: No problem, I'll play as hard as I can and give you an extra game to say thanks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to break #Person1#'s promise of playing chess with #Person2# this afternoon to practice baseball to join a team. #Person2# agrees if #Person1# gives the best game to #Person2# tonight.","topic":"break the promise"}
{"fname":"train_3236","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to the International Business Department. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm Ms. Dawson from Lexington Software. I need to send these documents to Vietnam via L \/ C.\n#Person1#: No problem, I can do that for you right now. Have you checked the documents?\n#Person2#: I have, but I have never done this before so would it be possible for you to double check them?\n#Person1#: Of course, that's all part of the service.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I don't think there should be any problems, but just to be sure. . .\n#Person1#: Don't worry ; I'm sure it will be fine. If I do have any queries I'll call you, OK?\n#Person2#: That's fine. Thank you again.","summary":"#Person1# will help Ms. Dawson double-check the documents that will be sent to Vietnam via L\/C.","topic":"check document"}
{"fname":"train_3237","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the last of the milk.\n#Person2#: I know. I intent to go to the store today.\n#Person1#: Would you get some that new cereal we saw advertise on TV.\n#Person2#: Which one?\n#Person1#: You know. The one with the silly art about how advisements have jump up and down.\n#Person2#: Oh, you mean kikois.\n#Person1#: Yeah, That's the one.\n#Person2#: Well. I'll see, sometimes the store don't have some one of new kinds of cereal.","summary":"#Person2# will buy #Person1# the new cereal if the store has.","topic":"buy cereal"}
{"fname":"train_3238","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I travel by air?\n#Person2#: Have you traveled by air before?\n#Person1#: No, this is the first time.\n#Person2#: Let me tell you. First you must buy a ticket.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know.\n#Person2#: Then you must go to the airport.\n#Person1#: Is that all?\n#Person2#: Not Yet. Listen to me. Don't forget to take your ID card with you.\n#Person1#: What's an ID card?\n#Person2#: Something like a passport.\n#Person1#: Can I board the plane now?\n#Person2#: No, you also need a boarding pass.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Now I know how to travel by air.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to travel by air.","topic":"travel by air"}
{"fname":"train_3239","dialogue":"#Person1#: what are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm just trying to complete today's crossword puzzle. Whenever I get the time, I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper.\n#Person1#: you really like brains that make you think, don't you?\n#Person2#: I guess you could say that. What kind of games do you like?\n#Person1#: I guess the games I like the most are the ones that I'm good at!\n#Person2#: Doesn't everyone? Which games are those?\n#Person1#: Well, I like to play darts. Whenever I go to a bar, I usually play for a few hours.\n#Person2#: Did you play a lot of games when you were little?\n#Person1#: My parents used to love to play checkers and dominoes. We used to have family tournaments every weekend.\n#Person2#: Do you still like playing those games?\n#Person1#: Not at all. I never really did, to be honest. What about you? Did your family used to play games together?\n#Person2#: Everyone in my family really enjoys playing card games.\n#Person1#: Some of my friends play cards on the internet. Have you ever tried that?\n#Person2#: No, I prefer to play with people I know.\n#Person1#: How about mah-jong?\n#Person2#: It's a popular game with some people, but I've never played it.\n#Person1#: I thought everyone in your country were experts at mah-jong!\n#Person2#: I hate to disappoint you, but unlike what most people think, we aren't all exactly the same!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the games they like. #Person2# prefers the crossword puzzles while #Person2# likes playing darts. #Person1# also says #Person1#'s family used to play some games together but #Person1# doesn't like those games. #Person2#'s family enjoys playing card games.","topic":"games"}
{"fname":"train_3240","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really hope to reach an agreement with you today that is suitable and beneficial for us both. I've thought through a lot of these details, and I hope we can have a chance to discuss them and resolve any differences this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Let's get start. What kinds of things do you have in mind? If you let us know the requirements you have from the very beginning, we can work through each one until we can come to an agreement.\n#Person1#: Firstly, we'd like to discuss a discounted price. If you can give us a discount of 7 % on the high volumes orders, we can pay in 60 days.\n#Person2#: Huh. . . I think 7 % is little high that might be hard to do. How about this? We'll give you a discount of 4 %, but you can have 90 days credits.\n#Person1#: Well, that might be acceptable, if you handle the insurance fees.\n#Person2#: No, you have to take care of the insurance. But we are willing to pay the half transport. Can you accept that?\n#Person1#: We cover the insurance and half the transport fee, and only have a discount of 4 %.\n#Person2#: But you'll have 90 days to pay your bill and I'll tell you what. . . I'll also throw in the discount of 10 % on your up front deposit.\n#Person1#: Done. . .","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# negotiate over the details of their trade, including the discount, the insurance fees, the transport fee, etc. They reach an agreement at the end.","topic":"reach an agreement"}
{"fname":"train_3241","dialogue":"#Person1#: it's so great to be here! I'm so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home!\n#Person2#: we're glad that you're here. Would you like a tour of the house?\n#Person1#: that'd be great, but could I have a cup of tea first?\n#Person2#: sure, I'll just go put the kettle on. Why don't you have a seat on the sofa and I'll go take care of things in the kitchen.\n#Person1#: that would be lovely, thanks.\n#Person2#: do you take milk or sugar with your tea?\n#Person1#: I'll take a little milk, but no sugar, please. Make sure you let the tea steep a few minutes before you take the tea bag out of the cup.\n#Person2#: ok. What do you think about our living room?\n#Person1#: well, I do like the mantelpiece and the coffee table, but I don't really care for curtains. Did you get them at a yard sale? They look ancient.\n#Person2#: my parents gave them to us as a house warming gift.\n#Person1#: oh dear. Well, I suppose they will do for now. do you ever dust in here? It seems a bit dusty in here.\n#Person2#: your daughter usually does the dusting, and I do the vacuuming.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, I can help with the chores while I'm here. You two could probably use my help.\n#Person2#: that's very nice of you to offer. Here's your tea. Be careful, it's still quite hot.","summary":"#Person1# comes to help #Person1#'s daughter and #Person2# with their new home. #Person2# serves #Person2# a cup of tea and #Person1# will help with the chores.","topic":"help to dust"}
{"fname":"train_3242","dialogue":"#Person1#: Madam, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Next week there will be a meeting with the manager of USE Company ; this is an important opportunity for our company to have a new relationship with a new partner. So, I want you to prepare an instruction book with detailed introduction of our products. This introduction will be presented in the meeting.\n#Person1#: I get it. And. . . ?\n#Person2#: Remember to add an agenda for this meeting and show our warm welcome to them.\n#Person1#: How about adding some pictures of our products for the introduction?\n#Person2#: Good idea! The pictures will illustrate the performance of our products vividly.\n#Person1#: OK, I will prepare it right now.\n#Person2#: A, do your best, it's very important.\n#Person1#: Please trust me. I will finish it very well.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to prepare an instruction book with a detailed introduction of their products and the meeting agenda to welcome a potential partner.","topic":"meeting preparation"}
{"fname":"train_3243","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm very impressed by all the work you've done on your house. Mr. Miller, How long have you been working on it?\n#Person2#: I first became interested in doing things myself several years ago. I've been doing something on it every now and then for almost a year now. You know, I couldn't afford to pay workmen to do it.","summary":"#Person1# appreciates Mr. Miller's work done on Mr. Miller's house.","topic":"praise"}
{"fname":"train_3244","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm in charge of buying the fruit for the children at our church. I'm so happy to find that apples and grapes are in season. Give me two dozens of each.\n#Person2#: I hope that they're as good as they look.","summary":"#Person1# is buying fruits in #Person2#'s shop.","topic":"buying fruit"}
{"fname":"train_3245","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is the weather today?\n#Person2#: It's very cold and wet.\n#Person1#: Are the winters like this every year in this place?\n#Person2#: Pretty much. But it was a little colder last year.\n#Person1#: Now I know why people here have thick clothes on.\n#Person2#: What is the weather like in winter in your country?\n#Person1#: It's quite different from yours. It's warm and hot in my hometown all year round.\n#Person2#: You are very lucky then.\n#Person1#: Well, some people in my country want to have your weather.","summary":"The winter in #Person2#'s country is cold while it's warm all year round in #Person1#'s country.","topic":"weather in winter"}
{"fname":"train_3246","dialogue":"#Person1#: Eastern Airlines Agency. Good Morning.\n#Person2#: Good Morning. I want to book a round-trip ticket.\n#Person1#: Where are you flying from, and what's your destination, sir?\n#Person2#: From Montreal to Toronto.\n#Person1#: What day do you want to fly?\n#Person2#: I want to leave on Monday the 24th and return on Friday. Do you have any flights in the afternoon?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. By the way, will that be first class or economy class? How many people are there in your party?\n#Person2#: Just myself. And I'd like economy class.\n#Person1#: All right, there are seats still available. Would you prefer a window, aisle or center seat?\n#Person2#: Window, please. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to book a round-trip air ticket from Montreal to Toronto.","topic":"air ticket booking"}
{"fname":"train_3247","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I order take-out here?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. What would you like?\n#Person1#: I want a hamburger, a medium French fries, a Big Mac meal, and a double cheeseburger, please.\n#Person2#: Anything else?\n#Person1#: And a 6-piece chicken nuggets.\n#Person2#: What kind of drink would you like?\n#Person1#: A large Coke with extra ice and a milkshake. And please give me several more straws. How much do I owe you?\n#Person2#: Let me calculate it, er... that comes to $ 14.30.\n#Person1#: Here's $15. Keep the change.","summary":"#Person1# orders some fast food and drinks to take out with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"ordering food"}
{"fname":"train_3248","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now,Mr. Martin. I've just read your own doctor's report. So you haven't been feeling very well lately, is that right?\n#Person2#: It's... it's my leg, doctor. My right leg. I keep getting a strange pain in it.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me what the pain is like?\n#Person2#: It's like... like boiling water running down my leg. It's been getting worse lately, too. I've been losing sleep.\n#Person1#: You mean the pain's been keeping you awake?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. It's been keeping me awake.\n#Person1#: Now, tell me, how long have you had this trouble?\n#Person2#: The pain? For about a year now.\n#Person1#: Hmm... Have you been getting tired lately after you have had a walk? For example, have you been getting a big short of breath, perhaps?\n#Person2#: Why, yes! Yes, I have, doctor!\n#Person1#: Hmm... I think we'd better give you a few tests here in the hospital.\n#Person2#: Do you think it's serious,doctor?\n#Person1#: Probably not.\n#Person2#: But... Doctor Cook, my local doctor, thinks it's only that I've been working too hard lately.\n#Person1#: That could be the reason. Don't worry, we'll find out soon.","summary":"Mr. Martin gets a pain in his leg and goes to #Person1# with his local doctor's report. #Person1# suggests a few tests in order to find the reason.","topic":"see the doctor"}
{"fname":"train_3249","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America.\n#Person1#: Is he going by ship or plane?\n#Person2#: He,s flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest?\n#Person1#: What about this tie? It's made of pure silk.\n#Person2#: My sister already gave him one. I'd like something unusual. Let me look around...oh, that clock looks nice, but...\n#Person1#: Hey,here is a gift for the man who has everything.\n#Person2#: Oh,a folding toothbrush! That's a wonderful idea! I'll take it.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to choose a gift for his brother and #Person1#'ll take a folding toothbrush.","topic":"choosing a gift"}
{"fname":"train_3250","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want your television repaired?\n#Person2#: Yes, but not by the man you suggested.\n#Person1#: Why not? The repairmen are very good and the charges are so reasonable.\n#Person2#: That may be, but I couldn't find the place.\n#Person1#: But you couldn't miss it. I told you it is at the first right after the railroad bridge.\n#Person2#: I took that. I went to the end of the road. There is no such place.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute. Perhaps it is the second right. Yes, I think it is.\n#Person2#: I should have known, whenever someone says 'You can't miss it', you can be sure that you won't find it.","summary":"#Person2# cannot find the place of the repairman suggested by #Person1# and #Person1# finds that #Person1# told #Person2# the wrong way.","topic":"finding a place"}
{"fname":"train_3251","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me about yourself and your past experience. \n#Person2#: I have worked as an executive secretary for 5 years, first for trading companies, and now I am working for a trust company. I interact well with peers, clients, administrators and bosses. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments. \n#Person1#: How are your typing and shorthand skills? \n#Person2#: I can type 100 Chinese words a minute and take dictation in English at 150 words a minute. \n#Person1#: Can you operate computers skillfully? \n#Person2#: Yes, I can. I have received some special trainning in computers. Besides I am good at operating common office machines, such as fax machines and duplicating machines. \n#Person1#: Sometimes we are very busy and need to work overtime. How do you feel about that? \n#Person2#: That's all right. But could you tell me how often and how many hours I should work overtime? \n#Person1#: It just depends. If we have important visiting delegations, you have to stay with us. It's not unusual. \n#Person2#: Mr. Smith, I's like to ask you a question. \n#Person1#: OK, please. \n#Person2#: What specific duties would I perform if I am hired? \n#Person1#: Nothing different from a secretary's common responsibilities. However, you know, our company is an international trade-oriented company, can you handle English papers and write English correspondence? \n#Person2#: Yes. I specialized in English secretary studies at college and that's one of the main parts of my present job. \n#Person1#: What are your salary expectations? \n#Person2#: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position. \n#Person1#: The starting monthly salary would be $, 000, with rises after the half year according to your competence. \n#Person2#: I think it's acceptable and I really like the job. And when can I know the decision? \n#Person1#: We'll inform you of our final decision by early July. Do you have any other questions? \n#Person2#: No. Thank you for the time. ","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# a job interview, asking about #Person2#'s past working experience, computer skills, and English competence. #Person2# inquires about the detailed job responsibilities. #Person2# is satisfied with the proposed salary and will get the decision by early July.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3252","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I take your order? \n#Person2#: I'll take two value meals. \n#Person1#: What kind of drink do you want with those meals? \n#Person2#: One Coca Cola and the other a Sprite, please. \n#Person1#: You can super-size your meals for only three dollars extra. \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like that, then. \n#Person1#: How about anything for dessert, like an apple pie or ice cream? \n#Person2#: No, thanks. That will be it. ","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# and #Person2# orders two super-size value meals.","topic":"ordering food"}
{"fname":"train_3253","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are blue in the face, arn't you? \n#Person2#: The cat has eaten my fish, I'll kill it. \n#Person1#: But supposing your son killed like the fish, what do you think then? \n#Person2#: I'll beat him. \n#Person1#: So beat the cat, but don't kill it. ","summary":"#Person1# persuades #Person2# not to kill #Person2#'s cat as it ate #Person2#'s fish.","topic":"cat"}
{"fname":"train_3254","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm absolutely stuffed. I don't think I've ever eaten so much at one sitting. \n#Person2#: same here. How did we manage to eat seven jin of dumplings? \n#Person1#: well, I had five of them. the bill, please. \n#Person3#: that will be 71 yuan. \n#Person2#: here's 80. keep the change. \n#Person3#: I'm sorry, sir? \n#Person2#: he means, 'Could we get the change please? ' \n#Person3#: of course, one moment please. \n#Person2#: what did you mean when you said 'keep the change'? \n#Person1#: it's called a 'tip'. Think of it as a gift given to the server to show appreciation for their good service. It's common practice in the States. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# eat many dumplings. #Person1# is trying to give #Person3# a tip but both #Person2# and #Person3# don't understand #Person2#'s word 'keep the change'.","topic":"tip"}
{"fname":"train_3255","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on in. I am so glad you are here. We have been expecting you. \n#Person2#: Am I late for the party? Looks everyone is already here. Hope I didn't miss something interesting. \n#Person1#: No, you are just on time. We haven't really started yet. \n#Person2#: Great, here are some flowers for you. I hope you like them. I was not sure if the color will suit your new apartment. \n#Person1#: Thank you, they're beautiful. You can hang your coat over there. Try this new couch, it is so comfortable. You will love it. Want something to drink, tea, coffee, juice or Cola? \n#Person2#: Don't bother. I will help myself. \n#Person1#: Make yourself at home. \n#Person2#: It is such a nice place. \n#Person1#: Well, I don't mean to boast but all the designs are done by myself and some colleagues are already trying to copy some of them for their new apartments. Look, they are making photos now of my designed kitchen. ","summary":"#Person2# brings some flowers when coming to #Person1#'s housewarming party. #Person1# did all the designs of #Person1#'s new house and seems to be proud of it.","topic":"housewarming party"}
{"fname":"train_3256","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you bought a new house in the northern suburbs. \n#Person2#: That's right, we bought it the same day we came on the market. \n#Person1#: What kind of house is it? \n#Person2#: It's a wonderful Spanish style. \n#Person1#: Oh, I love the roof tiles on Spanish style houses. \n#Person2#: And it's a bargaining. A house like this in river side costs double the price. \n#Person1#: Great, is it a two bedroom house? \n#Person2#: No, it has three bedrooms and three beds, and has a living room with a twelve-foot ceiling. There's a two-car garage. \n#Person1#: That's a nice area too. It'll be a good investment for you. \n#Person2#: Yeas, when will you buy a house? \n#Person1#: Not untill the end of this year, you know, just before my wedding. \n#Person2#: Right, congratulations. \n#Person1#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# has just bought a Spanish style house at a good price and #Person2# will buy a house before #Person2#'s wedding.","topic":"buying a house"}
{"fname":"train_3257","dialogue":"#Person1#: The weather in Beijing is just beautiful! \n#Person2#: Autumn is the best season in Beijing, you know. \n#Person1#: Yes, I can see. The summer heat is over, and the winter cold is still far away. \n#Person2#: What is the weather like in Washington at this time of this year? \n#Person1#: Autumn is also very nice in Washington. \n#Person2#: Is it very cold in winter there? \n#Person1#: No, it isn't. But sometimes it snows a lot in winter. \n#Person2#: Does it rain a lot in summer there? \n#Person1#: Oh yes! Sometimes it rains very heavily. How about here in Beijing? \n#Person2#: There's a lot of rain in summer, but it seldom rains in autumn. \n#Person1#: I feel it's rather dry here. \n#Person2#: That's true. Many people from the south don't like the weather here. \n#Person1#: Are you from the south? \n#Person2#: No, I'm from the north. I was born in Beijing, actually. \n#Person1#: I see. so this is your hometown? ","summary":"#Person2# describes the weather of summer, autumn, and winter in Beijing and #Person1# talks about how the weather is like in Washington.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_3258","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Karen! Where's Tom? \n#Person2#: He's upstairs. He's having a bath. Tom! \n#Person3#: Yes? \n#Person2#: Sam's here. \n#Person3#: I'm nearly ready. Hello, Sam. Have a cigarette. \n#Person1#: No thanks, Tom. \n#Person3#: Have a glass of whisky then. \n#Person1#: OK. Thanks. \n#Person3#: Is dinner ready, Karen? \n#Person2#: It's nearly ready. We can have dinner at seven o'clock. \n#Person3#: Sam and I had lunch together today. We went to a restaurant. \n#Person2#: What did you have? \n#Person3#: We had roast beef and potatoes. \n#Person2#: Oh! \n#Person3#: What's the matter, Karen? \n#Person2#: Well, you're going to have roast beef and potatoes again tonight! ","summary":"Tom and Sam had roast beef and potatoes for lunch and those are exactly what Karen prepares for their dinner.","topic":"lunch and dinner"}
{"fname":"train_3259","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like jazz, Tom? \n#Person2#: No, I don't like it very much. Do you? \n#Person1#: Well, yes, I do. I'm a real fan of Wynton Marsalis. \n#Person2#: Oh, does he play the piano? \n#Person1#: No, he doesn't ! ! ! He plays the trumpet. So, what kind of music do you like? \n#Person2#: I like rock a lot. \n#Person1#: Who's your favorite group? \n#Person2#: The Cranberries. I love their music. How about you? Do you like them? \n#Person1#: No, I don't. I can't stand them ! ! ","summary":"#Person1# likes jazz while Tom likes rock music.","topic":"music preference"}
{"fname":"train_3260","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you believe me? \n#Person2#: Sure. \n#Person1#: Please count on my love. \n#Person2#: I will. \n#Person1#: I'll be yours through endless time. \n#Person2#: I see. And I'll always be devoted to you. \n#Person1#: Thank you. I know I've nothing to offer you, but I'll never give you reason to cry. \n#Person2#: I'll never hurt you; I'll never lie. \n#Person1#: My love will grow, like a river to flow. \n#Person2#: It can't be dry, and can't die. \n#Person1#: I don't know whether we are in a dream. \n#Person2#: Aha, Aha. . . ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# express their love to each other with sensational words.","topic":"lovers' honeyed words"}
{"fname":"train_3261","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, my name is Peter Jones. I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door.\n#Person2#: Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Miss James. I hope you enjoy living here.\n#Person1#: I hope so, too. You know when we were considering whether to buy the house, Mr. Johnson, the housing agent told us that jogging was very popular here. I am a big fan of jogging. I used to go jogging every day in my old neighborhood.\n#Person2#: Aah, yes. Many people here love to jog. I go jogging twice a week.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me a good place to go jogging near here?\n#Person2#: Sure, the long coast path along the beach is a perfect place for jogging.\n#Person1#: Coast path. Sounds nice. Is it far from here? Can I walk there?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's only a 5 minute ride from here.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. Anything in particular I should know about jogging there?\n#Person2#: Emm, yeah, just be sure to wear sunglasses there. The sunlight there is very bright and it can be hurt on your eyes.\n#Person1#: Thanks for the advice. So are there any other activities to do there on the beach?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, beach volleyball is also very popular. A lot of people play there on the beach.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's wonderful. It looks like we're going to have a lot of fun here in the neighborhood.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm sure you will.","summary":"Peter has just moved into a new house and comes to greet his new neighbor, Miss James. He asks Miss James the best place to jog and the tips for jogging there.","topic":"jogging place"}
{"fname":"train_3262","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have anything particular on this evening?\n#Person2#: No, I've got a lot of time to kill.\n#Person1#: Well, then, won't you come over to dinner and have a game of mahjong afterwards?\n#Person2#: With pleasure.\n#Person1#: You are not so eager about majang before.\n#Person2#: That's because I didn't know the fun of playing it then. Why is majang? Such a popular game, do you know?\n#Person1#: I've got no idea. I only know that foreigners are beginning to take an interest in it, besides their old card games.\n#Person2#: That's right. Some of them are already experts.\n#Person1#: Indeed they are. But the cham about majang is once you're interested in it, you can't shut it off.\n#Person2#: Yes, once I went crazy over other hobbies such as stamp collecting and reading, but I find them very boring now.\n#Person1#: I'm sure your former hobbies are more beneficial.\n#Person2#: I can't deny that and I can't help it, either.\n#Person1#: The bells ringing. That must be our partners.","summary":"#Person2# becomes interested in mah-jong and #Person1# thinks it is hard to shut this hobby off.","topic":"playing majang"}
{"fname":"train_3263","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my name is Catherine.\n#Person2#: I'm John. It's nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Do you know what this professor is like?\n#Person2#: I have no idea. This is my first year.\n#Person1#: You are a freshman? Me too. Where are you from?\n#Person2#: I'm from San Francisco.\n#Person1#: I've been there a few times. It's a great city.\n#Person2#: Where are you from?\n#Person1#: I grow up in this area.\n#Person2#: So you know all the fun places to hang out, right?\n#Person1#: Yeah, the best places are in the heart of downtown. There are a lot of clubs and bars.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Do you know what you are majoring in yet?\n#Person1#: Not yet. I'm leaning towards business. But that's only if I can't get into computer science. How about you?\n#Person2#: I want to go to medical school. So I'll probably end up majoring in biology.\n#Person1#: That's cool.\n#Person2#: Is the weather this bad all the time in the fall?\n#Person1#: No, this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much. You'll get used to it. In the mean time, you'll have to watch a lot of movies. Seems like the only thing to do with the bad weather.\n#Person2#: Oh, the professor is coming.","summary":"Catherine and John meet each other for the first time before their class begins. They talk about the weather, their majors, and the interesting places in the city.","topic":"first time meeting"}
{"fname":"train_3264","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you booked the train tickets?\n#Person2#: Yes, the train leaves 4 o'clock and arrives at London at about 10.\n#Person1#: What about the plane tickets from London to Paris?\n#Person2#: Well, I want your advice. If we take the plane, leaving at midnight, we'll have to pay 260 pounds each. But if we leave at 8 in the morning, we'll have to pay 410.\n#Person1#: Can we get to the airport at 11?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's only 30 minutes from the railway station to the airport.\n#Person1#: Then we'll take the plane, leaving at midnight.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# choose a midnight plane because it is cheap and they think they have enough time to catch the flight.","topic":"plane ticket"}
{"fname":"train_3265","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's freezing cold out here, Joan! You said would be just a little chilly.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know, George. We should walk home faster to keep warm.\n#Person1#: Awe, and what is that?\n#Person2#: Oh, just a bit of thunder. Nothing to worry about.\n#Person1#: Just a bit of thunder? Nothing to worry about? Now it's pouring and I'm getting cold and wet.\n#Person2#: Emm, yeah, we should probably run now.","summary":"The bad weather makes Joan and George cold and wet, so they want to go back home quickly.","topic":"terrible weather"}
{"fname":"train_3266","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isaac, something's wrong with the shower. It can't be turned off completely. It keeps dripping.\n#Person2#: Yeah, maybe the shower head needs replacing.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's probably just a washer or something that needs to be replaced. Can you take a look at it?\n#Person2#: Me? I'm not a repairman. I don't even know what's wrong with it.\n#Person1#: I know, but you're always so good when the TV needs to be fixed. You know, when the screen needs adjusting.\n#Person2#: Yeah, well, that's an emergency.","summary":"#Person1# asks Isaac to check the dripping shower but Isaac doesn't think he can handle it.","topic":"dripping shower"}
{"fname":"train_3267","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do in the evening, John?\n#Person2#: I go to the school Theatre club every Tuesday evening. The rest of the week I usually stay home. I don't like the city very much.\n#Person1#: Why don't you like the city?\n#Person2#: Before I moved here, I lived in a village. I knew all the people in my neighborhood.\n#Person1#: Life is different in the city.\n#Person2#: I know, but the village was quiet and there was only a little traffic. I hate the noise in the busy roads here.\n#Person1#: So do I. I live near a busy road. Sometimes the noise keeps me awake at night.\n#Person2#: I hate crossing the road the most. They're bikes, motorbikes and cars coming from every direction. They really scare me.","summary":"John tells #Person1# that he doesn't like the city life because of noisy sounds and traffic.","topic":"city life"}
{"fname":"train_3268","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Friday.\n#Person2#: Oh, Rose. I haven't seen you since we last met at our classmates party. What are you going to do?\n#Person1#: Well, I was thinking if we could go to a movie after a western dinner.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun.\n#Person1#: Of course. We can do something else if you'd like.\n#Person2#: No, no. The movie sounds great.\n#Person1#: Well. How are we going? By bus or subway?\n#Person2#: Uh, isn't it better if I drive to pick you up?\n#Person1#: That's very kind of you. What time shall we start off?\n#Person2#: How about 7:30?\n#Person1#: Good. Let's make it.","summary":"Rose invites Jack to go to a movie after a western dinner this Friday. Jack agrees.","topic":"movie night"}
{"fname":"train_3269","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm not sure about how to operate the washer and dryer.\n#Person2#: What's the problem?\n#Person1#: I need help turning them on.\n#Person2#: You need change.\n#Person1#: The machines take change?\n#Person2#: Yes. It costs fifty cents for the washer and a dollar for the dryer.\n#Person1#: Where do i put the money in?\n#Person2#: You put the coins into the slot, push it in, and it will turn on.\n#Person1#: That's it?\n#Person2#: There's nothing else to it.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Let me know if you need anything else.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# how to operate the washer and dryer. #Person1# thanks for that.","topic":"washer and dryer"}
{"fname":"train_3270","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I borrow this magazine from you? It's really interesting and I can't put it down.\n#Person2#: I am sorry, but I can't lend it to you now, for I haven't finished reading it. If you don't mind, I can lend you some back numbers to you.\n#Person1#: That would be very kind of you. By the way, is it a monthly magazine?\n#Person2#: No, it is a fortnightly. So, you see, I can get the new one quite soon.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow the magazine from #Person2#, but #Person2# refuses and can lend some back numbers.","topic":"magazine"}
{"fname":"train_3271","dialogue":"#Person1#: Food is less expensive in a cafeteria, because you serve yourself.\n#Person2#: How to do it?\n#Person1#: Just pick up a tray, then put a knife, a fork, a spoon and a paper napkin on it and stand in the line.\n#Person2#: How long will it take to reach the buffet?\n#Person1#: Not long, because people rush for lunch.\n#Person2#: The line sure does move fast.\n#Person1#: Tell the man behind the counter what you want.\n#Person2#: OK. I like that green vegetable but I don't know how to call it.\n#Person1#: Just point to it if you don't know the name.\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# teaches #Person2# to serve himself in a cafeteria. Then #Person2# needs to tell the man behind the counter what #Person2# wants.","topic":"cafeteria"}
{"fname":"train_3272","dialogue":"#Person1#: How far do we have to go?\n#Person2#: About 50 miles.\n#Person1#: The traffic is not very heavy on this high way, is it? So I ' m sure we ' ll make it.\n#Person2#: No, but we ' Ve got a hurry. It will be the rush hour soon.\n#Person1#: Don ' t worry. There ' s plenty of time yet.\n#Person2#: But it ' s Friday today. This road is always jam packed during the weekend, isn ' t it?\n#Person1#: Right.","summary":"#Person2# thinks they'll arrive in time, but #Person1# thinks they need to hurry because it'll be the rush hour soon during the weekend.","topic":"on the way"}
{"fname":"train_3273","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where's Mrs. Johnson?\n#Person2#: Just call her Lisa, Mary. She's cooking dinner.\n#Person1#: I see. Can I sit down?\n#Person2#: Of course! Make yourself at home.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson.\n#Person2#: Please, just call me Tom.\n#Person1#: Okay, Tom.\n#Person2#: Where's Cindy?\n#Person1#: She's upstairs in my room.\n#Person2#: Can you tell her to come downstairs? We're about to have dinner.","summary":"Mary is visiting Johnson's family. Mr. Johnson asks Mary to tell Cindy to come downstairs.","topic":"form of address"}
{"fname":"train_3274","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on, you are left behind!\n#Person2#: Wow, I can't catch my breath. You are running too fast, honey.\n#Person1#: You just need more exercise.\n#Person2#: Yes, but you need to slow down. This is jogging, not racing!\n#Person1#: I don't care. I want to burn up my fat.\n#Person2#: But running so fast is not good for people over forties.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: We are not as athletic as we were when young. Mild exercise is more suitable for us.\n#Person1#: But I want to burn up more calories!\n#Person2#: In fact, in order to burn up your fat, you must take it slowly for a longer time.\n#Person1#: Really? I will slow down then.","summary":"#Person1# runs fast to burn up more calories. #Person2# tells #Person1# to burn up #Person1#'s fat, #Person1# must run slowly for a longer time.","topic":"exercise"}
{"fname":"train_3275","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the deal with the Asia area sales? Did you have a chance to look at any other reports that came in from the branch offices?\n#Person2#: We got numbers back from our offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore and Tokyo, we're waiting on Bangkok and Kula Lumpur.\n#Person1#: What do the preliminary figures tell you? Any kinds of trends going on for the branches in the Far East?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say, because the branches are located in diversity different countries, cultural and social influences will definitely play a part in the success of the product in the various markets.\n#Person1#: For example?\n#Person2#: For instance, some products that do very well in Tokyo branch are a flop in Malaysia. We're talking about different people with different lifestyles and different needs. Each of the branches takes these types of things into consideration when they compile their reports and their marketing plans.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about reports from Asian branch offices. #Person2# thinks it's hard to tell the trends from the preliminary figures because the branches are located in different countries.","topic":"report"}
{"fname":"train_3276","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wish to make it clear at the outset that this matter of labels is entirely our problem.\n#Person2#: I should say it is something we have never come across before.\n#Person1#: The Federal Food and Drug Administration, or the FDA as we call it for short, imposes a whole set of regulations on the import of food products to the United States. Over the years, they have become so rigid and complicated that they are now quite a head - ache for us importers.\n#Person2#: In my opinion, overly strict regulations are just another way of restricting imports.\n#Person1#: Ah, there's something in what you're saying. According to the present FDA regulations, the Ma Ling Labels then cannot be used if the lichee is to be offered for import into the United States.\n#Person2#: Why not? Our cannedlichee and canned provisions have already been widely sold in various markets abroad, and the Ma Ling Label has now been accepted by most of overseas customers and importers. Is it quite impossible for you to use the Ma Ling labels as they are?\n#Person1#: I'd be quite willing to if I could, but we must comply with the label requirements according to our law, or we can't clear the consignment of lichee through the Customs.\n#Person2#: In that case, what can we do to help you? Have you any suggestions?\n#Person1#: Would you consider quoting us for the order with neutral cans on a C. I. F. basis for delivery in Hong Kong? Our associated company there will have the labels printed to comply with the FDA regulations.\n#Person2#: Do you think that's the only way out? You know we usually do the labeling, as we are responsible for the brand labels of our products.","summary":"#Person1# says the FDA imposes more rigid and complicated regulations on the import of food products to the United States. #Person2# thinks the overly strict regulations restrict imports. The Ma Ling Labels cannot be used if the lichee is to be offered for import. Thus #Person1# suggests quoting on a CIF basis for delivery in Hong Kong.","topic":"import regulations"}
{"fname":"train_3277","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're having a tailgate party I before the game. Would you like to join us?\n#Person2#: Okay. But what is a tailgate party?\n#Person1#: Someone brings a truck to the game and we have a barbecue right there in the parking lot out of the back of the truck!\n#Person2#: How fun! Can I bring something?\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it! Just come at five.\n#Person2#: I make a mean potato salad!\n#Person1#: Well, if you insist, you are welcome to bring a potato salad!\n#Person2#: Then I'll see you in the parking lot at five! Thank you!","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the tailgate party. #Person2# will make and bring a potato salad to the party.","topic":"tailgate party"}
{"fname":"train_3278","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you ready to go the concert?\n#Person2#: yes. Should we go there by bus so we aren't late?\n#Person1#: actually, why don't we go there by bike? We could get stuck in traffic if we travel by bus in such hour.\n#Person2#: that's true. Cycling is good for our environment, too. Let me just get my helmet then.\n#Person1#: is your helmet comfortable?\n#Person2#: not really, but I liked the design, so I got it.\n#Person1#: maybe you should think about getting a round helmet ; they're better.\n#Person2#: I'll think about it.\n#Person1#: is that your new bicycle?\n#Person2#: yes, my father gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like it?\n#Person1#: it's the newest 10 speed cycling mountain bike. These are really expensive!\n#Person2#: nothing but the best from my dad. I like everything about it except for the brakes. They are a bit sticky.\n#Person1#: I can fix those for you. Is there anything else wrong with it?\n#Person2#: well, my saddle is too low for me. Do you know how to change the height?\n#Person1#: that's easy. It's important to have the saddle high enough so that your legs can extend fully when you are on your bicycle.\n#Person2#: is that why my knees have felt sore after every time I've ridden my bike?\n#Person1#: it's possible. Give me a minute and I can fix these for you and then we can go.","summary":"#Person1# advises going to the concert by bike in case of being stuck in traffic. #Person2# agrees and #Person1# suggests a round helmet may be better for #Person2#. Then #Person1# praises #Person2#'s new bicycle and will help #Person2# to fix the brakes and saddle.","topic":"bicycle"}
{"fname":"train_3279","dialogue":"#Person1#: The art critic from the daily chronicle doesn't think much of the max oreo exhibition. He says that the artwork is uninspiring and old fashioned.\n#Person2#: Really? I thought the exhibition showed that he had real talent. What did you think of it?\n#Person1#: I liked it. I didn't think his works were masterpieces, but the certainly weren't uninspiring, in my opinion.\n#Person2#: I don't think I'Ve ever read a good review of an exhibition by that critic. He doesn't seem to like anything. Which kinds of paintings do you prefer?\n#Person1#: I like landscapes and still life. You prefer abstract paintings, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I like painters who use rather than watercolors. The colors appear richer. What do you think?\n#Person1#: I agree. I prefer oils too. I collect landscapes, but I only have a small collection. You have a small collection of abstract art, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Good artwork is very expensive nowadays. When I was in china, I bought some calligraphy by famous artists. You should come and see it sometime.\n#Person1#: That would be nice. Can you read the characters?\n#Person2#: I know what the characters on the paintings mean. I think Chinese characters look very artistic. It's said that the way they are written can give insight into the artist's character.\n#Person1#: I think that's true with any of the fine arts.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# liked the max oreo exhibition and they disagree with the art critic's comments. #Person1# likes landscapes and still life, while prefers abstract paintings. Both of them think the colors appear richer in the paintings. #Person2# also recommends calligraphy.","topic":"art works"}
{"fname":"train_3280","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are there still so many people overweight despite the current fitness craze?\n#Person2#: Well, there are certain factors that effect people's size and weight.\n#Person1#: What are they?\n#Person2#: One study said that low-income groups have a higher percentage of over-weight people than higher income families.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: The survey said that the low, income groups eat more junk food on a daily basis.\n#Person1#: That makes sense. Probably less time to make dinner and the junk food is cheaper.\n#Person2#: And junk food contains lots of fat and oil. There is one final reason why so many people are fat.\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: Nobody exercises any more-not even kids! The average American home has the TV on for 6 hours a day!\n#Person1#: Wow! No wonder people are so fat. Say, Carl, looks like you could be doing a bit more exercising.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so.\n#Person1#: You should consider eating healthier food and getting some more exercise.\n#Person2#: Hey, I started a diet and lost 10 pounds.\n#Person1#: So what happened?\n#Person2#: Well, I quit and gained it back plus 5 pounds.\n#Person1#: You should have kept trying.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that low-income groups have a higher percentage of overweight people than higher-income families because the low-income groups eat more junk food according to the survey. Besides, many people overweight because they do not exercise.","topic":"overweight"}
{"fname":"train_3281","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did your wife give birth yet?\n#Person2#: Yeah. She's a healthy beautiful girl.\n#Person1#: Congratulations. How is your wife doing?\n#Person2#: She is tired, but getting a lot of rest now.\n#Person1#: That's good to hear.\n#Person2#: I'm just glad there were no complications.\n#Person1#: If your wife and baby are both happy, what more can you ask for?\n#Person2#: It's been a week, and I haven't slept that well.\n#Person1#: That's normal for anyone with a newborn.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but it's so hard. I have to work, and then go home and take care of my wife and the baby. I'm going to get sick at this rate.\n#Person1#: You'll get used to it. After everything stabilizes, you can regain your health.\n#Person2#: That's true. I should make sure my wife and baby stay healthy during this time.","summary":"#Person2#'s wife gave birth to a girl. #Person2# thinks it's so hard to take care of the newborn after work and #Person1# comforts #Person2#.","topic":"give birth"}
{"fname":"train_3282","dialogue":"#Person1#: All right. But these are black and I don't like black shoes. They're dull.\n#Person2#: Well, black is a better color than pink. Pink's for girls.\n#Person1#: Then why are you wearing black shoes?\n#Person2#: Because. . . oh, all right. You win. Let's pay for them and go.\n#Person1#: Hey, thanks, mum.","summary":"#Person1# convinces #Person1#'s mom to buy the shoes.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3283","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too?\n#Person2#: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done?\n#Person1#: I want to have a foot massage and haircut.\n#Person2#: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have a mudpack on my face. It's supposed to help with your complexion.\n#Person1#: Good idea. We should also pedicures and manicures.\n#Person2#: This could become a very expensive trip to be beauty parlour!\n#Person1#: I think it's a good idea to pamper yourself occasionally. Don't you agree?\n#Person2#: Oh, I agree. We both work hard and a little beauty treatment can relieve stress.\n#Person1#: Maybe we should try a thai massage too.\n#Person2#: What's special about a thai massage?\n#Person1#: That's when the masseuse walk on your back and massage you with her feet.\n#Person2#: Sounds painful!","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the beauty parlor. #Person1# suggests pedicures, manicures, and trying a Thai massage to relieve stress. #Person2# thinks the Thai massage sounds painful.","topic":"beauty parlor"}
{"fname":"train_3284","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is that Cathy speaking?\n#Person2#: Yes, is that you, Allen?\n#Person1#: Yes, how are you doing?\n#Person2#: Not bad.\n#Person1#: Say I've got two tickets for the concert this evening. Would you like to come with me?\n#Person2#: Sure. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Then I'll pick you up at six thirty. OK?\n#Person2#: Ok, see you.\n#Person1#: See you.","summary":"Allen invites Cathy to the concert and will pick Cathy at 6:30.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3285","dialogue":"#Person1#: What reason do you have for missing school?\n#Person2#: I was sick.\n#Person1#: How were you sick?\n#Person2#: I had a stomachache.\n#Person1#: Did it get any better?\n#Person2#: I'm still feeling under the weather.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything for your stomach?\n#Person2#: I took something earlier.\n#Person1#: Get better.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# missed school because #Person2# had a stomachache.","topic":"missing school"}
{"fname":"train_3286","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for your visit to our company. I'd like to make an introduction for you. Is there anything in particular you'd like to know?\n#Person2#: Your company has a very good reputation, and I have been planning to visit it for a long time. What's the advantage of your factory over other plastics ones?\n#Person1#: Our production speed is almost twice the industry-wide average. And we've already expanded the factory this year.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me the cost of production per unit?\n#Person1#: I'm not familiar with that part. Let me call someone in charge.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the advantages of #Person1#'s factory over other plastics ones, but #Person1# cannot answer #Person2#'s question about the cost.","topic":"factory"}
{"fname":"train_3287","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mark, you are not telling me the truth. Now why?\n#Person2#: Promise you are not going to be angry?\n#Person1#: Yes, all right. So why? Go on then. Say it. Oh, really, Mark. I promise I'm not going to be angry. Now why were you late?\n#Person2#: I forgot.\n#Person1#: You forgot? You. . .\n#Person2#: Ah, ah, you promised, and remember?","summary":"Mark tells the reason why he was late after #Person1# promises #Person1# won't be angry.","topic":"tell the truth"}
{"fname":"train_3288","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you studying and what's your major?\n#Person2#: I am studying at Beijing University. I major in Civil Law.\n#Person1#: Why did you choose Beijing University?\n#Person2#: Because Beijing University is the best university in China and I'm sure I am one of the best students.\n#Person1#: What courses have you learned?\n#Person2#: I have learned many courses, such as Civil Law, Economic Law, Commercial Law and Administration Law.\n#Person1#: Which one is your favorite? Why?\n#Person2#: Civil Law. Because it is broad and profound, and furthermore, it best reflects the spirits of fairness and equality.\n#Person1#: What was your minor subject?\n#Person2#: Psychology.","summary":"#Person2# is studying at Beijing University. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s major, the courses #Person2# has learned, the favorite course and the minor subject.","topic":"education background"}
{"fname":"train_3289","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa, are there family rules in this house?\n#Person2#: Well, I wouldn't call them rules, but there are some things that I expect my daughter to do.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Setting the table and doing the dishes.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else?\n#Person2#: I also expect Cindy to tidy up her own room.\n#Person1#: Her room is very neat and clean.\n#Person2#: Yeah. She's a very responsible person.\n#Person1#: I will keep my room clean, too. That's a promise.","summary":"Lisa tells #Person1# she expects her daughter to do in the house. #Person1# promises to keep the room clean too.","topic":"family rules"}
{"fname":"train_3290","dialogue":"#Person1#: I saw on TV that there is an entertainment item, bungee in Beijing Longtanhu Park. Except that the height is not exiting enough.\n#Person2#: You say how high can be exciting?\n#Person1#: The highest bungee spot in the world is located in Mount Kikicama, South Africa, which is 216 meters high. A cable car in a scenic spot in Switzerland is 160 meters high.\n#Person2#: I know that Frenchmen installed the Bungee cord between two tall buildings.\n#Person1#: It is said that Bungee was originally a grown-up ceremony of the indigenous people of New Guinea. People stood on branches of the tree, which was over 30 meters high. Their feet were fastened with canes and they jumped off from where they stood. When they almost reached the ground, they suddenly stopped to prove their bravery and express that they were able to endure the hardships of life independently.\n#Person2#: Luckily there is no such kind of'grown-up ceremony'any more.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the bungee in Beijing is not exciting enough and introduces to #Person2# the highest bungee spot in the world and the origins of bungee.","topic":"Bungee"}
{"fname":"train_3291","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to get my internet fixed.\n#Person2#: What's the problem with your internet?\n#Person1#: It won't connect.\n#Person2#: How long has this been happening?\n#Person1#: This problem has been happening for a few days now.\n#Person2#: The internet doesn't come up at all?\n#Person1#: It just won't connect to a webpage, but it will pop up.\n#Person2#: There's obviously a problem with your connection.\n#Person1#: I'm going to need someone to come and fix it for me.\n#Person2#: I can send somebody right now to fix it.\n#Person1#: How long will it take for them to get here?\n#Person2#: They'll be there in about an hour.","summary":"#Person1#'s internet hasn't been able to connect to a webpage for a few days. #Person2# will send someone to fix it.","topic":"fix the internet"}
{"fname":"train_3292","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm a bit lost here. Where does this street lead to?\n#Person2#: The Queen Street, I guess.\n#Person1#: So is it the right way to the City Hall?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction.","summary":"#Person2# says #Person1# is in the opposite direction to the City Hall.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_3293","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're interested in your Drawn Works. What about the supply position?\n#Person2#: For most of the articles in the catalog, we have good supply.\n#Person1#: Here's our inquiry list. You'll find the required items, specifications and quantities all there.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'll look into it and let you have our firm offers tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I don't need to remind you that the market has become very competitive.\n#Person2#: You'll find our prices very favorable.\n#Person1#: That's fine. By the way, do you quote FOB or CIF?\n#Person2#: Either can be done, though we usually quote on CIF basis.\n#Person1#: Then would you please make your prices CIF including five percent?\n#Person2#: Certainly. We can work them out for you.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# their inquiry list. #Person2# will give #Person1# their firm offer tomorrow and agrees to make the prices CIF including five percent.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_3294","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to book a ticket to Shanghai.\n#Person2#: When would you like to fly?\n#Person1#: As soon as possible. Do you have a flight tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I will check, please hold on. Sorry to say that flight is all booked up. Can I book you for the 3rd of September?\n#Person1#: That will be OK.\n#Person2#: How many people are there in your party?\n#Person1#: Just me this time.\n#Person2#: What class will you fly? First class? Business class? Or economy class?\n#Person1#: Economy class will be fine.\n#Person2#: Round trip or one way trip?\n#Person1#: I would like to book a one way trip ticket.\n#Person2#: How will you pay, cash or charge?\n#Person1#: I would like to pay by check.\n#Person2#: I am sorry, we do not accept checks.\n#Person1#: I'll pay by charge card then.\n#Person2#: Great. What name shall I put the reservation under?\n#Person1#: Lucy Green.\n#Person2#: You are booked, Ms. Green.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: It's a pleasure.","summary":"Ms. Green wants to book a ticket to Shanghai and fly economy class. #Person2# helps her book a one-way ticket for September 3rd. Ms. Green will pay by charge card.","topic":"flight reservation"}
{"fname":"train_3295","dialogue":"#Person1#: Michael, it is time to wake up.\n#Person2#: Huh?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is time to wake up. And, also, from now on I will speak only English to you. And you should speak only English to me, too.\n#Person2#: Okay, mom.\n#Person1#: Right. That's good.\n#Person2#: It will be hard at first, but I think I can do it.\n#Person1#: I know you can do it.\n#Person2#: I will do my best.\n#Person1#: That is great. All I want is for you to do your best in everything you do.","summary":"#Person1# wakes Michael up and requires they should speak only English from now on. #Person1# encourages Michael.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_3296","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I'm sure all our listeners would love to be brought up to date on the latest in tiny televisions.\n#Person2#: It's an expanding market, that's for sure, and they seem to be getting smaller every year.\n#Person1#: Which countries are dominating the market?\n#Person2#: At the moment it's Japan, principally. In the spring of 1982 Sony introduced the Watchman?\n#Person1#: Is that the Walkman?\n#Person2#: No, the Watchman is a portable black and white TV set with a tiny screen and aerial.\n#Person1#: How big is the whole thing?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'd say about 35 cm by 12 cm and it weighs only a couple of kilograms.\n#Person1#: Was it a success from the start?\n#Person2#: Funnily enough, a Sony executive said that no one would want to watch a TV while walking around-and also a slightly larger model could be bought for half the price!\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: But, despite this pessimistic view, sales of this model far outnumbered projections.\n#Person1#: Well, you never can tell! How big was the initial production?\n#Person2#: The company started with 2,000 units per month and increased to 5,000 by the end of 1982, but they still couldn't keep up with the demand.\n#Person1#: So I suppose they upped the production levels even higher.\n#Person2#: It was much more radical than that! In the spring of 1983 Sony pulled out all the stops and launched the Watchman all over again with a new model.\n#Person1#: Oh, what's it like?\n#Person2#: Well, it's 20 per cent smaller and the price is 25 percent less...\n#Person1#: Mmmm.\n#Person2#: and the components were designed from scratch.\n#Person1#: And what about production levels?\n#Person2#: They quadrupled to 20,000 units a month just for the Japanese market!\n#Person1#: Wow! The Watchman certainly seems to have taken off.\n#Person2#: Indeed it has.\n#Person1#: And I believe there were other Japanese companies as well.\n#Person2#: Yes. At the end of 1982 Hattori-that's H-A-T-T-O-R-I--you know, the makers of Seiko watches-well, they unveiled an even smaller TV, around 3era, which is built into a wrist-watch.\n#Person1#: Incredible!\n#Person2#: It certainly is. The rest of the set is carried separately in your pocket and it's about the size of a packet of kingsize cigarettes.\n#Person1#: And how does it work?\n#Person2#: It has a liquid crystal display screen. The TV receiver and battery pack fit into your pocket, and they're connected by a cord to the watch.\n#Person1#: Is there a headphone?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, that's plugged into the receiver as well.\n#Person1#: Seems a bit complicated, that one, with all the wires and bits and pieces.\n#Person2#: Yes, it does.\n#Person1#: Any other Japanese models?\n#Person2#: Yes, Casio-that's C-A-S-I-O. Their latest is a calculator-sized TV about one-third the bulk of the Watchman and with 1983 production figures of 2000 units a month.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: And, according to a spokesman, they hope to match their calculator sales, which are about 25 million units per year.\n#Person1#: Very impressive. And no doubt other Japanese companies will jump on the bandwagon.\n#Person2#: Most likely.\n#Person1#: Now, could you tell us about other countries making these tiny TVs?\n#Person2#: Of course. From Sinclair in England there's one similar in size to the Casio, and their production levels were 1 million for 1983.\n#Person1#: Obviously they're planning on backing a winner!\n#Person2#: How right you are. A representative said they expect a mass-market response, not just a novelty item.\n#Person1#: And just which market are the manufactures aiming at?\n#Person2#: Mainly the commuters who spend hours going to and from work. These TVs will provide relief from the monotonous train and bus rides.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you for keeping us in touch with this extremely popular gadget.\n#Person2#: My pleasure, and happy viewing to all of you with those TVs.","summary":"#Person1#'s interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# thinks tiny televisions are an expanding market and Japan now is dominating the market since the appearance of the Watchman in 1982. #Person2# introduces its size and weight and the sales of this model far outnumbered projections. It is said that the production levels were even higher when Sony launched the Watchman with a new model in 1983. Then #Person2# introduces Hattori that unveiled an even smaller TV and explains how it works to #Person1#. After that, #Person2# talks about Casio and their calculator-sized TVs with 1983 production figures of 2000 units a month. #Person2# tells that Sinclair in England also made the tiny TVs and the manufacture aim at providing relief to the commuters on their ways.","topic":"tiny televisions"}
{"fname":"train_3297","dialogue":"#Person1#: And what time do you call this then?\n#Person2#: look, I'm sorry, Mrs. Miller...\n#Person1#: Ten o'clock is a fine time to roll into work, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, I know I'm a bit late, but...\n#Person1#: A bit late! Listen to that! A bit late, he says.\n#Person2#: Please, Mrs. Miller, my train...\n#Person1#: Oh, don't tell me .... your train was late.\n#Person2#: No, it wasn't, it...\n#Person1#: Well, what's your excuse this time then, George?\n#Person2#: The eight thirty train was cancelled so I had to wait for the next train.\n#Person1#: Cancelled, was it?\n#Person2#: Yes, they said it had engine trouble.\n#Person1#: Well, that's rather strange. Harry got here all right. He didn't seem to have any problem with the eight thirty!\n#Person2#: Oh...er... which machine shall I start on? This blue car, Mrs. Miller?","summary":"#Person2# makes an excuse for being late that the eight-thirty train was canceled. Mrs. Miller sees through #Person1#'s lie and is very angry.","topic":"be late"}
{"fname":"train_3298","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Wilson, you said you saw the bus crash into the truck. Do you know what caused the accident?\n#Person2#: I saw a boy riding his bicycle in the street. The bus driver tried to avoid biting him. He made a sudden turn and lost control the bus.","summary":"Mr. Wilson tells #Person1# what he witnessed during the accident.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_3299","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, hi, Linda. I'm glad I've caught you.\n#Person2#: Hi, Chris.\n#Person1#: I'm having a party this Saturday. I've just moved into a new flat. We're starting at about five thirty. Can you come?\n#Person2#: I'd love to. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Here's my new address.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Church Street, Randwick.\n#Person1#: Right. The party's at five thirty p.m.\n#Person2#: I won't forget, and I'll be there in time.\n#Person1#: See you then.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"Chris invites Linda to the party and gives her the address. Linda will be there on time.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3300","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, do you want to go for a picnic in the park tomorrow afternoon?\n#Person2#: I can't. I just started coaching a boys' football team. We have a game tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Oh, that sounds fun. Maybe I can come see it.\n#Person2#: Sure! The game starts at two, but we'll be there at 1:00 to prepare. It'll be at the football field beside the high school, across from the post office.\n#Person1#: OK, great. I'll be there at 1:30, then. But why did you decide to coach a football team?\n#Person2#: Well, I thought it might be a bad idea at first, because I was so busy at work. But then I thought, why not?","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go for a picnic, but #Person2# refuses because #Person2# needs to coach a football team. #Person1# wants to see it and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"coach football"}
{"fname":"train_3301","dialogue":"#Person1#: Two more miles to go...we have an hour before school starts. Let's take our time. Do you want to stop and get a breakfast sandwich?\n#Person2#: We decided to start walking to school for the exercise. We want to get fit. Why would we want to eat a fattening breakfast sandwich?\n#Person1#: McDonald's has an egg muffin sandwich that has only 320 calories. What's wrong with that? I bet we walked off 320 calories already. After two more miles, we can probably walk off another 100 calories.\n#Person2#: I do need energy. I hardly ate dinner last night. My mom made leg of lamb, and it's definitely not my favorite. In fact, I think I'm going to become a vegetarian.\n#Person1#: Good for you! I gave up meat a long time ago. Now, almost all of my meals are salads. Funny thing is, when I make my food, I also make food for my rabbit. We mostly eat the same things now.\n#Person2#: My bird eats seeds and berries. We could probably share our meals, too!","summary":"#Person1# wants to get a sandwich on their way to school, while #Person2# cannot understand because they aim at getting fit. #Person1# explains that the sandwich has only 320 calories. #Person2# agrees and they talk about their meals.","topic":"get fit"}
{"fname":"train_3302","dialogue":"#Person1#: When was the first computer built?\n#Person2#: It was built in 1944.\n#Person1#: Is it the same as the computers that we use now?\n#Person2#: No, it was as large as a room and worked very slow.\n#Person1#: But computers have become smaller, and worked faster now.\n#Person2#: Yes. Most computers are as small as a TV set. Some can be made smaller than a book.\n#Person1#: Why is a computer so useful?\n#Person2#: It can keep much information and work very fast.\n#Person1#: Then they can do a lot of work for us.\n#Person2#: You are right. They have greatly changed our lives.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the first computer was built in 1944 and it was larger and slower than the computer we use now.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_3303","dialogue":"#Person1#: What will you do now? Propose to her. \n#Person2#: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once. \n#Person1#: You should strike while the iron is hot. \n#Person2#: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that. ","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# strike while the iron is hot and propose to her. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"proposal"}
{"fname":"train_3304","dialogue":"#Person1#: hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday. \n#Person2#: yes, you sent them to New York, right? \n#Person1#: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs. \n#Person2#: what did you in mind? \n#Person1#: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too. \n#Person2#: we have plenty of postcards to choose from here. The same designs can be found on these posters. \n#Person1#: posters are difficut to travel with. I think I'll just buy the postcards. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made in Venice. \n#Person2#: yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you. \n#Person1#: how much do they cost? \n#Person2#: the prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at? \n#Person1#: yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle. \n#Person2#: here you go. \n#Person1#: I'll take it, I'd also like to buy some chocolate. \n#Person2#: are you looking for some homemade chocolate as a gift. \n#Person1#: yes, it's my girlfriend's birthday today and she loves chocolate. \n#Person2#: we've got plenty to choose from here. \n#Person1#: they look delicious. I think she'll be pleased. ","summary":"#Person1# comes back to #Person2#'s shop where #Person1# bought vases yesterday to buy more souvenirs. #Person2# assists #Person1# to choose a few postcards for #Person1#'s sister, some masks made in Venice and some chocolate for #Person1#'s girlfriend.","topic":"souvenirs"}
{"fname":"train_3305","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Is anyone sitting here? \n#Person2#: No, nobody. \n#Person1#: You don't mind if I smoke, do you? \n#Person2#: Well, to be frank, yes, I do. \n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. But this isn't a no-smoker, is it? I mean would you mind if I smoke here? \n#Person2#: Actually it is. Perhaps you haven't noticed the sign. \n#Person1#: Sign? What's sign? \n#Person2#: There, on the window. \n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I didn't notice it. Sorry. \n#Person2#: That's all right. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to smoke but #Person2# reminds #Person1# that smoking is not allowed here.","topic":"smoking"}
{"fname":"train_3306","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, I'll be right back! \n#Person2#: Where are you going? \n#Person1#: I told you already! I'm going to get my nails done. \n#Person2#: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week? \n#Person1#: Well, first of all, I like to pamper myself, and my nails look great. You should come with me! \n#Person2#: Why? I don't want to have nail polish or anything like that! \n#Person1#: They don't only paint my nails! The manicurist will remove my cuticles, file my nails, and apply at least nails coats of nail polish! \n#Person2#: Yeah, sounds like something I should definitely do. ","summary":"#Person1# is going to get #Person1#'s nail done and explains why #Person1# needs a manicure every week. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should do too.","topic":"manicure"}
{"fname":"train_3307","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Li Ming. You look upset. What's the matter? \n#Person2#: There will be a parents' meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it. \n#Person1#: Why? We can leave school earlier that day. \n#Person2#: I didn't do well in last exams. If my father knows it, he will beat me up. \n#Person1#: I can't believe it. My parents never beat me. \n#Person2#: You know that my father is irritable. \n#Person1#: You can ask the teacher for help. \n#Person2#: Good idea. ","summary":"Li Ming tells #Person1# he's worried that his father will beat him because he failed the exams. #Person1# suggests asking the teacher for help.","topic":"parents' meeting"}
{"fname":"train_3308","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a job as a clerk typist in English. \n#Person1#: I'm Mary Kelly. May I ask your name? \n#Person2#: My name is Zhuang Lingyu. How are you, Miss Kelly? \n#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Zhuang. Sit down, please. \n#Person2#: Thank you, Miss Kelly. \n#Person1#: What are your qualifications for being a clerk typist? \n#Person2#: I can type 120 words a minute and I take shorthand at 80 words a minute. \n#Person1#: Would you be willing to take a typing and shorthand test? \n#Person2#: Yes, I would. \n#Person1#: Your typing and stenography are pretty good. Would you be interested in applying for the job? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to give it a try. \n#Person1#: All right. You need to have an interview with our manager, Mr. McBride. Let's go to his office. ","summary":"Mr. Zhuang wants to find a job as a clerk typist. After Mr. Zhuang shows his qualifications and takes a test, Mary thinks he's good enough to have an interview with the manager.","topic":"clerk typist"}
{"fname":"train_3309","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I am Sunlin. I am here about your advertisement for a tourist guide. Are there still any vacancies? \n#Person2#: Yes. One more is needed. \n#Person1#: Oh, I'm so lucky. I want to apply for it. \n#Person2#: But do you have any experience like that? \n#Person1#: Yes. I have been a guide for two years. \n#Person2#: OK. Then I want to ask you some questions about the tourist guide. If there wasan accident, for example a tourist falls ill, what would you do? \n#Person1#: I think I will call the office to send someone to meet us, and escort that person to the nearest hospital without interrupting our trip. \n#Person2#: If one of them forgot a camera in a restaurant, would you let the tourist bus go back? \n#Person1#: No. In fact, prior to their boarding the bus and their getting off the bus, I will make an announcement to remind them that they should check their belongings. \n#Person2#: Well, it seems that you have all the practical experience to handle these cases. I am very glad to welcome you into our company. \n#Person1#: Thank you. It's my honor. ","summary":"Sunlin asks #Person2# whether there're vacancies of tourist guides. #Person2# says yes and asks Sunlin two practical questions. Sunlin shows great experience to handle the cases, so #Person2# welcomes Sunlin into their company.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3310","dialogue":"#Person1#: Just smell that, will you? Cool, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Uhm, I think it'll be great.\n#Person1#: Better than that popcorn we made when we burnt the pan. Do you remember? Mom made us promise never to make it at home again.\n#Person2#: She didn't need to. It was seriously bad. We'll just have to remember to get this pizza out.\n#Person1#: Yeah, in the 15 minutes it'll be ready.\n#Person2#: Yes, what do you think we should have for dessert? I fancy some cakes.\n#Person1#: Let's make one!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are making pizza and they will make a cake for dessert.","topic":"cooking"}
{"fname":"train_3311","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you, Janet Jackson for accepting our interview invitation.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: You are a real popstar. I can't wait for your unbreakable world tour that will kick off in Vancouver on August thirty first.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm looking forward to it myself. I've been away for a while and I have so much new music to share.\n#Person1#: Your new single No Sleep came out last Monday. And it is bound to be your biggest hit ever.\n#Person2#: I'm so glad my fans have responded so well to my return, but don't forget I've been up to more than just that.\n#Person1#: Yes, you also have been doing some design work with Paul Raps in New York.\n#Person2#: Yeah, we're coming out with a diamond jewelry line. The Janet Jackson, unbreakable diamonds collection.\n#Person1#: Hey, I saw the heart shaped necklace he wore at the BET awards in Los Angeles on Friday.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I had to wear my favorite piece for the show.","summary":"#Person1#'s interviewing Jackson. They talk about Jackson's world tour that will kick off in Vancouver, the new single coming last Monday and some design work with Paul Raps in New York.","topic":"pop star"}
{"fname":"train_3312","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor Richardson. When did you began to have the idea of helping aids patients?\n#Person2#: Frankly speaking, I didn't have any sort of idea of what I would do at all when I left high school at the age of 16. Then I found a simple job in a small medical lab. Back then I never dreamed that one day I would help discover a medison that would save thousands of lives.\n#Person1#: Then what caused your great change?\n#Person2#: I loved lab work, so I went back to school at night and worked at the lab during the day. After 12 years, I had my PhD, then I went to work at a medical company where I began research on a medicine to treat aids patients. For me a drug saves more than life. It can save a family.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree with you more there.","summary":"Doctor Richardson tells #Person1# when he began to have the idea of helping aids patients. What caused his great change was that his interest in lab work made him get a PhD and then began research on medicine.","topic":"medicine"}
{"fname":"train_3313","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark. Haven't seen you for ages. How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Can't complain. I'm busy with my experiments in the lab, but after work I often play some sports.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Like tennis, running and golf.\n#Person1#: Golf? That's my favorite game. How often do you play it, Mark?\n#Person2#: I usually play about once a month. What about you, Alice?\n#Person1#: I play every Sunday.\n#Person2#: Where do you go?\n#Person1#: The Country Club. Do you know it?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was there once. You're going to play next Sunday, I suppose.\n#Person1#: Certainly. Listen, why don't you come with me?\n#Person2#: I'd love to.","summary":"Alice meets with Mark and asks his recent situation. After knowing Mark also plays golf, Alice invites Mark to come with her.","topic":"play golf"}
{"fname":"train_3314","dialogue":"#Person1#: Paul, let's talk about your work experience in South America. What took you there? Was it to improve your Spanish?\n#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to find out more about the way people lived there. My spoken Spanish was already pretty good. In fact, I ended up teaching English there.\n#Person1#: I see, how did you do that?\n#Person2#: I found an agency that ran volunteer projects. Construction was a choice. Then there was tourism, which I actually chose to do. And then there was work with local farmers, otherwise known as agriculture.\n#Person1#: It sounds like a good chance to experience a different kind of life.\n#Person2#: Yes, but it was hard for me to be accepted at first. However, when people became more comfortable with me. We really connected with each other in a meaningful way.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. What did you think of the food there?\n#Person2#: It was simple. But there was always plenty to eat.\n#Person1#: Well, I look forward to hearing more.","summary":"Paul tells #Person1# he wanted to find out the way people lived in South America so he went there. He talks about his work experience, life and food in South America.","topic":"South America"}
{"fname":"train_3315","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, how do you feel now?\n#Person2#: A bit cold and my headaches terribly. I must have knocked it on the windscreen when my car went into the tree.\n#Person1#: Well, you've got a cut on your head. You were lucky that you had fastened your safety belt. Otherwise, you could have been killed or hurt badly.\n#Person2#: I won't have to stay in hospital, will I?\n#Person1#: No. I think you'll be well enough to go home. Nothing serious. The nurse will dress your wound and then you'd better lie down and rest for half an hour at least. We'll give you this medison for the wound and some painkilling pills.","summary":"#Person2# feels cold and terrible headaches after the car went into the tree. #Person1# tells #Person2# there's nothing serious and to have a rest.","topic":"treatment"}
{"fname":"train_3316","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many people are coming to the party, Nelly?\n#Person2#: Well, I invited 18, but only 11 are coming now.\n#Person1#: What are you going to cook?\n#Person2#: We're having fish with lemon sauce, then ice cream made with apples from the garden and coffee afterwards.\n#Person1#: Sounds delicious. Have you got some good music?\n#Person2#: My CD player isn't working, but my tape recorder is OK. Oh, Jenny is going to bring her guitar.\n#Person1#: What present have you bought, Emma? It's her birthday, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, she's turning 21. She wanted a camera, but I didn't have enough money. So I've got her a video about football. She plays for the college team now.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm sure it will be a great evening.","summary":"#Person1# and Nelly are preparing for the party. Nelly provides food and drink and Jenny'll bring her guitar. Nelly'll give Emma a video about football as a birthday present.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_3317","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sam. Would you like to come for Indian food with us next Friday?\n#Person2#: Sure. I love Indian food. Who else is coming?\n#Person1#: Jane, Susan, Pete and 2 colleagues of mine.\n#Person2#: I have no plans for Friday, so Indian food would be great. Which restaurant do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: Susan suggested the one on main street. She says it is very good.\n#Person2#: Which one is that?\n#Person1#: You know, the one just on the corner with Oxford Street. There is a large drug store next door.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I know which one you mean. I have never been there, but I looked at their menu once and it did look good.\n#Person1#: OK then. I think we will all meet outside.\n#Person2#: What time?\n#Person1#: At 8:00 o'clock. I will make the reservation.\n#Person2#: That's good. See you on Friday.","summary":"#Person1# invites Sam to eat Indian food next Friday. #Person1# tells that Susan recommended the restaurant on Main Street. #Person1# will make the reservation.","topic":"Indian food"}
{"fname":"train_3318","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've come about your wools. According to our market survey, wools are likely to find a ready market in our country.\n#Person2#: Wonderful! We can meet your requirements and the offer is ready for you. Here it is. The unit price is USD 15.00 per kilogram.\n#Person1#: Do you quote CIF or FOB?\n#Person2#: It's FOB Shanghai.\n#Person1#: Could you quote the price of CIF Hamburg?\n#Person2#: Certainly, that's easy. We will work out our CIF offer this evening. Could you come again tomorrow, say, at 10 AM?\n#Person1#: Okay, see you tomorrow!","summary":"#Person1# wants to accept #Person2#'s offer of wools and requests to quote the price of CIF Hamburg. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_3319","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next, please. May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Hello, yes, I ' d like to open a bank account.\n#Person1#: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?\n#Person2#: What What features do they offer?\n#Person1#: Well, if you just take a look here, see, with our chequing account, you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee, and our savings account has a higher interest rate, but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10, 000 dollars.\n#Person2#: I see, well, I think I ' m more interested in a chequing account. I like to have easy access to my money.\n#Person1#: Alright, then, with this chequing account you ' ll be issued a debit card and a cheque book. Will you require overdraft protection? There is an extra fee for that.\n#Person2#: No, that won ' t be necessary.\n#Person1#: In that case, I ' ll get you to fill out this paperwork. I ' ll need your social insurance number, and two pieces of government ID. If you could just sign here, and here, and here. we ' ll be all set. Would you like to make a deposit today?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ' d like to deposit one billion dollars.","summary":"#Person2# opens a chequing account with #Person1#'s assistance because he wants to have easy access to his money. He would like to deposit one billion dollars today.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_3320","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, I was looking through some magazines for ideas about where we might go on vacation this year.\n#Person2#: I've already told my buddy, Mark, that I am going hunting with him in Alaska.\n#Person1#: You can't be serious!\n#Person2#: Hey, I've always gone hunting or fishing on vacation. I am sorry that bothers you.\n#Person1#: After a year together, I thought it pretty safe to assume that we would automatically spend our vacation together.\n#Person2#: Says who? I don't think that is necessarily the case.\n#Person1#: You know, now that I think about it, I really don't have much more to say to you at all!\n#Person2#: Whatever you say!","summary":"#Person1# gets angry because John is going hunting with his friend in Alaska instead of spending the vacation with her, but John doesn't care.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_3321","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Jim. That man just fell down over there.\n#Person2#: We'd better see if he is ok.\n#Person1#: Sir, sir, are you all right, sir?\n#Person2#: He is not answering. You'd better check his pulse and breathing.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. He is not breathing and there's no pulse. Call 911.\n#Person2#: Hello? Yes, someone has passed out at Dongle Ave. and 2nd street. He isn't breathing and doesn't have a pulse. Yes, my friend is performing CPR. Ok, thank you. They are sending an ambulance. Here, let me help.","summary":"#Person1# and Jim find an unconscious man. #Person1# is performing CPR and Jim calls 911.","topic":"emergency"}
{"fname":"train_3322","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to apply for an immigrant visa.\n#Person2#: Under which category do you intend to apply?\n#Person1#: Oh, my son is an American citizen. We want to live together in the future.\n#Person2#: So that's the Family Reunification.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# apply for an immigrant visa for Family Reunification.","topic":"immigrant visa application"}
{"fname":"train_3323","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to see our new shirts?\n#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm not really interested in those things.\n#Person1#: But they're very nice, you know.\n#Person2#: Really.\n#Person1#: And not expensive either.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't care about that.\n#Person1#: Everybody is buying them.\n#Person2#: Are they?\n#Person1#: Yes, they're very fashionable, you see.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm not interested in fashion.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: But thank you very much all the same.\n#Person1#: Sorry, I couldn't help you.","summary":"#Person1# tries to sell the new shirts to #Person2# but #Person2# isn't interested at all.","topic":"sell new shirts"}
{"fname":"train_3324","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there a lot of oil and coal in your country?\n#Person2#: There is some, but my country is not amongst the leading producers. The oil and coal deposits are in the north of my country. Your country is a big oil producer, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. My country is famous for having that natural resources. We also have a lot of natural gas.\n#Person2#: We have some too. Do you have a lot of coal?\n#Person1#: No coal has been discovered in my country, but there may be undiscovered deposits. We don't have many metal deposits.\n#Person2#: There are a few in my country. We have deposit of gold, but they are very small.\n#Person1#: When I traveled around your country, I bought some jewellery made from gold from your country. The jewellery told me that there are few gold mines in your country. The gold was found in mountain steams.\n#Person2#: That's right. A few people go panning for gold in rivers.\n#Person1#: You have many trees in your country. That's another natural resources.\n#Person2#: It's a natural resources that we hardly use. Government policy is to conserve those forests.\n#Person1#: I see. That's probably a good idea. Too many forest are being destroyed.\n#Person2#: Is your country's environment being damaged by the oil industry?\n#Person1#: We have some inspections, but it is very hard to avoid pollution when extracting oil. There has been some damage, but it is under control.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the natural sources of their own country. #Person1#'s country has lots of oil, natural gas, and trees. #Person2#'s country has some coal and gold.","topic":"natural sources discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3325","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going over to the gym. I want to do some running.\n#Person2#: Why don't you run outside?\n#Person1#: Are you kidding? Do you know how cold it is today?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I suppose. I guess it isn't healthy to run in this weather.\n#Person1#: No, it's not. Not at all. I'd probably freeze my lungs.\n#Person2#: Wait for me a minute. I'll go over to the gym too.\n#Person1#: You?\n#Person2#: Yes, why not? Just let me get my gym clothes together.\n#Person1#: I didn't know you could exercise.\n#Person2#: What do you mean by that? Everyone can exercise!\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. But you? I always thought you were only good at lifting beer bottles to your mouth.\n#Person2#: No, not at all. I was on the swimming team in high school. And I'd like to do some weight training. They have decent equipment at that gym.\n#Person1#: You're going to lift weights? Hah!\n#Person2#: Are you laughing at me?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I just can't imagine you lifting weights.\n#Person2#: Maybe not. But I want to start. I need to get in shape. I feel these past couple months that my energy is low.\n#Person1#: It's true. If a person doesn't exercise, they get sluggish. That's why I keep running. Even in the winter.\n#Person2#: So I need to do something too.\n#Person1#: But lifting weights isn't the best thing. You should do some kind of aerobic exercise.\n#Person2#: I know. But I want to start today with a little weight lifting. Then I'm going to buy a new swimming suit and goggles, and every other day I'm going to go swim laps in the pool. How does that sound?\n#Person1#: It sounds like a good plan to me. I'm still. . . I mean. . .\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I'm still just surprised you really want to do it. It doesn't seem to go with your character.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s going to run in the gym. #Person2# wants to join #Person1# to lift weights to get in shape. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# used to swim in high school and then makes an exercise plan. #Person1#'s surprised.","topic":"exercise"}
{"fname":"train_3326","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary? Are you still there?\n#Person2#: Yes. What do you want?\n#Person1#: Did your bid win?\n#Person2#: What do you care, dork?\n#Person1#: Hey! I'm trying to be nice, and you still want to fight! Did you get the statue or not?\n#Person2#: You mean fat boy?\n#Person1#: Sorry. I take that back. I mean the copper Buddha you wanted.","summary":"#Person1# inquires Mary about her bid. Mary is unfriendly to #Person1#.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3327","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you tonight, sir?\n#Person2#: Oh, not too bad. I'm just glad the weekend's finally here.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. What can I get for you?\n#Person2#: Give me a screwdriver on the rocks.\n#Person1#: One screwdriver, coming right up. ( He mixes the drink. ) Here you are, sir.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# makes #Person2# a screwdriver at a bar.","topic":"order drinks"}
{"fname":"train_3328","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, Is this the road to the peace Store?\n#Person2#: You could get there this way, but it'd be faster to go along the Wort Street.\n#Person1#: Where's Wort Street, please?\n#Person2#: Turn right at the third intersection, you'll see the street and then walk along the street to the south.\n#Person1#: How far is it from the Wort Street?\n#Person2#: Just walk for a few minutes, you'll find it.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the Peace Store. #Person1# is grateful.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_3329","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to change some money, please.\n#Person1#: All right. How much would you like to change?\n#Person2#: Let me see. I think maybe 600 USD at least.\n#Person1#: Pardon?\n#Person2#: Six hundred US dollars.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, after 7 th, July, we would not provide service to change money over 500 dollars a time.\n#Person2#: But I am badly in need of the amount. Might I ask you to make an exception for me?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid we cannot help you, sir, because that would be violating the regulations. I owe an apology for doing nothing about it.\n#Person2#: It's just too bad. I have to leave it as it is, and thank you just the same.","summary":"#Person2# wants to change at least 600 USD. #Person1# tells him it would be violating the regulations so #Person1# can't help him.","topic":"change money"}
{"fname":"train_3330","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, taxi. Could you take me to the financial street, please\n#Person2#: Pardon, where to, sir?\n#Person1#: I want to go to the financial stree.\n#Person2#: All right. Hop in, please.\n#Person1#: Excuse me, how long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: It usually takes about half an hour.\n#Person1#: Oh, does it really a long way to go.\n#Person2#: Yes. Moreover, since the street is heavy with traffic this time of day. I'm not sure we can make it. By the way, are you pressed for the time?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not. you can just drive slowly and carefully.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: You are very skillful driver.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: By the way, is the fair the same for any distance?\n#Person2#: No. It versa according to the distance, you can read from the meter.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.","summary":"#Person1# takes a taxi to the financial street. #Person2# tells him it might take a long time because of the distance and the traffic, and the fair varies according to the distance.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_3331","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good idea! I've heard that the Expo is doing pretty well now, and ads are seen everywhere in the country on all means of media, newspapers, TV, street signs, etc.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's the last world-wide horti-cultural exposition in the century, and one of the grand festivities of cross-century significance held by the China's tourism industry.\n#Person1#: what's interesting to see there?\n#Person2#: Oh, there's plenty. Flowers and plants from all over the world, of course. Besides, gardening techniques are demonstrated, modern facilities displayed, academic exchanges and seminars organized, and folk performances of different nations shown almost every day.\n#Person1#: I visited the First International Flower Festival in the city last year, and was impressed with so many beautiful flowers!\n#Person2#: Oh, can't compare with the Kunming Expo at all! The Kunming Expo covers an area of 218 hectares, and more than 9000 flower enterprises from over 100 countries and regions are invited to participate in the Expo.\n#Person1#: It would be a rare occasion to be able to appreciate so many fine species of Chinese and foreign flowers fully blooming in one park!\n#Person2#: Far more than that, I dare to say! Inland provinces and cities, Hong Kong and Macao, as well as many countries and regions in the world have an exhibition area of their own to display their unique flowers and plants. Each month there's a special day for a particular country or region, and folk performances are given. You will feel it a great pity if you missile Kunming Expo.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the Expo. #Person2# tells #Person1# what's interesting to see there, introduces the Kunming Expo excitedly, and encourages #Person1# to see it.","topic":"the Expo"}
{"fname":"train_3332","dialogue":"#Person1#: Kate, will you please make ten copies of this report?\n#Person2#: I'd like to, but the photocopier is out of order.\n#Person1#: Then use the xerox machine.\n#Person2#: It broke down one year ago.\n#Person1#: Oh, forget it then. Hey, I told you to put the files on the in tray, not on my desk.\n#Person2#: The pile is over ten feet high. I am afraid it will fall all over and bury you underneath it if I put this file on top of it.\n#Person1#: Very funny. What's wrong with you today? You are my secretary and you are not supposed to talk to me in that tone of voice. Do you know that?\n#Person2#: What do you expect? I've been working for you for three years, and you've never given me a holiday. I don't feel well today, because I have a terrible headache. I am not in the mood for being gentle and polite. If you can't stand it, it's your problem. I am not going to change, because I think it suits you best.\n#Person1#: Keep your voice down, Kate. I know you've had a hard day today, but you should at least show some respect for me. If you really don't feel well, go home. There isn't much work today anyway.\n#Person2#: I apologize for forgetting myself, but I do need some time off.","summary":"#Person1# asks Kate to do some work, but Kate answers in a tone of impatience because she's having a headache and she never has a holiday. #Person1# gives her time off and Kate apologizes.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_3333","dialogue":"#Person1#: Personal Finance Department, Lucie speaking, how may I help?\n#Person2#: Hello there. I need some advice about personal finance. Could you help me please?\n#Person1#: That's no problem. What exactly would you like to know?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been very busy recently and I'm having trouble keeping up to date with everything, so I just wondered what exact service you offer.\n#Person1#: We have a wonderful new service which provides a wide range of banking services, 24\/7, wherever you are.\n#Person2#: That sounds perfect and just what I'm looking for.","summary":"#Person2# phones to ask for advice about personal finance. Lucie answers and tells #Person2# about their service.","topic":"personal finance consultation"}
{"fname":"train_3334","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hi Steve. This is Mike. What are you doing?\n#Person1#: Oh, hi. I was just watching TV.\n#Person2#: There's nothing to watch right now.\n#Person1#: I know. I was watching a re-run. I have nothing to do and I was bored.\n#Person2#: Me too. Let's get together and do something.\n#Person1#: I'd like to, but I have to meet my parents in an hour for dinner. How about tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Let's plan something tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I think it is going to be the same as today. Clear and sunny.\n#Person1#: That's great. We can do something outdoors then.\n#Person2#: Are there any special events going on tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I think there's a live outdoor concert by the river tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah. I heard about that too. Let's go check it out.\n#Person1#: Do you know what time it starts?\n#Person2#: It starts at one PM.\n#Person1#: Let's meet for lunch at eleven thirty and afterwards, we can head over there.\n#Person2#: Perfect. I'll see you in front of the apartment at eleven thirty.","summary":"Mike phones Steve and they both feel bored. They check the weather and plan to go to a live outdoor concert by the river tomorrow.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_3335","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like traveling, Kathy?\n#Person2#: I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance. But I don't like traveling to work, waiting for buses, or. . .\n#Person1#: Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you're driving.\n#Person2#: Exactly.","summary":"Kathy tells #Person1# she likes traveling for pleasure but not for work.","topic":"traveling"}
{"fname":"train_3336","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well Mr. Black, I appreciate your interest in our company, but I doubt you can do this job properly.\n#Person2#: I'm sure I can do it well. I'Ve always wanted to be the best in whatever I did. Give me a chance.\n#Person1#: I wish I could. But you even don't have a B. A, so I'm sorry to say there's no chance.\n#Person2#: You're questioning my ability? I tell ya, I can make it! I'll talk to your boss.\n#Person1#: Mr. Black, I don't think my boss will talk to you. It's a Chinaman's chance.\n#Person2#: You think so? Let's take a chance!","summary":"#Person1# tells Mr.Black he isn't qualified for the job. Mr.Black feels insulted and angry.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3337","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, sir. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: I'd like a trim.\n#Person1#: Would you like your hair washed as well?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: Okay, have a seat over here. How do you want it cut?\n#Person2#: Cut it short in the front, but leave it long in the back. Leave just a little over the ears.\n#Person1#: All right.","summary":"#Person2# would like #Person1# to give #Person2#'s hair a trim.","topic":"have a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_3338","dialogue":"#Person1#: I had a great time on the last date.\n#Person2#: Me, too.\n#Person1#: What will you up to this weekend?\n#Person2#: Nothing.\n#Person1#: would you like to go to skating? I was thinking of going out to the - - Saturday. It's great up there. Would you like to go with me?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I don't care for skating very much.\n#Person1#: Ok, there is a bunch of going bowling on Sunday. Would you like to go?\n#Person2#: I like bowling, but I prefer to be along with you.\n#Person1#: Would you like to dancing tonight?\n#Person2#: I don't feel like going out tonight, I am way too tired. I miss you, sweetheart.\n#Person1#: I miss you too. Tell me where you like to do the next day.\n#Person2#: How about the seaside?\n#Person1#: Anything you say, honey.\n#Person2#: Are you busy on the 24th?\n#Person1#: 24th? I have time. But I can't wait that long, I'm dying to see you. Let's make another time.\n#Person2#: Ok.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# had a great time on the last date and they are planning another date.","topic":"plan a date"}
{"fname":"train_3339","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, what can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I'd like to get some details about a Personal Housing Loan, please.\n#Person1#: That's no problem. We have many different ways to go about getting a mortgage and all with terms to suit you.\n#Person2#: You see, I've just got married and we are looking at getting on the property ladder with our first home.\n#Person1#: Well, congratulations! It's lovely being a newly wed, but also so much pressure. Could you tell me what kind of property you are looking for?\n#Person2#: Yes, just a simple apartment, nothing too big.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see. There are just the two of you at the moment. Please take a look through this brochure ; it's especially for first-time-buyers. I think it'll be very helpful.\n#Person2#: That's great, exactly what I need to know. Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# consults #Person1# about a Personal Housing Loan. #Person2# just got married and wants a simple apartment so #Person1# suggests a brochure.","topic":"housing loan consultation"}
{"fname":"train_3340","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss. Are there boat tickets to Miami on the first of September\n#Person2#: Yes, there are. What cabin would you like?\n#Person1#: I'd like the first-class cabin for two. What's the fare?\n#Person2#: It is 150 dollars each.\n#Person1#: How long is the boat time-table effective?\n#Person2#: The boat time-table is effective from the first of August till the first of November\n#Person1#: I want to know what port does our ship stop at?\n#Person2#: The ship will stop at New York.\n#Person1#: How long will the trip take from here to New York?\n#Person2#: It will take 5 days.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the information about the boat tickets to Miami on the first of September.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_3341","dialogue":"#Person1#: This position requires a high level of English ability. How is your spoken and written English?\n#Person2#: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English test level 4 and 6.\n#Person1#: What other foreign languages do you speak?\n#Person2#: I have taught myself Japanese in college, and I can carry on simple conversations in Japanese.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: I have a driver's license, and two years of driving experience.\n#Person1#: What special skills do you have?\n#Person2#: I am very familiar with Windows operating system.\n#Person1#: Have you got any special training in programming?\n#Person2#: No, but I have taken elective courses in computer in college.\n#Person1#: Do you have a good psychological resilience?\n#Person2#: I think I can work well under pressure.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s working ability, special skills, and psychological resilience.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3342","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you been registered yet, sir?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't been registered.\n#Person1#: Are you a medical or surgical case?\n#Person2#: I'm a medical case.\n#Person1#: Do you have your medical history sheet with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, here you are.\n#Person1#: Please fill in this admission card. Well, how long do you expect to stay in the hospital?\n#Person2#: The doctor told me to stay about one month.\n#Person1#: But there're no beds available now. Two patients will be discharged this afternoon, so you'll have to wait until then.\n#Person2#: Well, when they leave the hospital, give me a call and I'll come back.\n#Person1#: Certainly. See you in the afternoon.","summary":"#Person2# applies to stay in the hospital but there're no beds available. #Person2# requests #Person1# to call him when the bed's available.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_3343","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ben! Where are you going now?\n#Person2#: I am going to the cinema.\n#Person1#: What is on today?\n#Person2#: Cats and Dogs.\n#Person1#: I saw it yesterday. It tells a story about a fight between cats and dogs.\n#Person2#: Sounds interesting.\n#Person1#: Yes. In fact, it is wonderful. All the actors in the film are real dogs and cats, not cartoons. By the way, what time is it?\n#Person2#: It is 3:15.\n#Person1#: I have got to leave now because I have got to visit my aunt in the hospital.\n#Person2#: See you later.\n#Person1#: See you.","summary":"Ben's going to the cinema to watch Cats and Dogs. #Person1# tells him the movie's wonderful.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3344","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Good evening, Sir. Is this Mr. Charles Philips?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: Well, Mr. Phillips. This evening, I'm calling to offer you a special discount on ...\n#Person1#: Ah, no, let me guess. You want to sell a subscription to the newspaper or a great deal on airfare to Hawaii, right? [Well, ...]. Or, you want to offer me an unbelievable bargain on flamenco dance lessons.\n#Person2#: No, no, actually ... Mr. Jones. [Huh?] Oh, sorry. That was the last guy. [Ah, great.] Uh, we want to offer you a free trial membership to our sports club downtown at the introductory price of $39.95 ...\n#Person1#: Thirty-nine ninety-five?!? I thought you said free! Uh, listen. I'm not interested.\n#Person2#: Well, it includes unlimited access to all our facilities, including the gym, weight room, racketball courts, and swimming pool.\n#Person1#: Again, I'm not interested. I have my own fitness program I do around the house anyway.\n#Person2#: Well, this is a once-in-a-lifetime deal.\n#Person1#: Nah. Like I said, I'll pass this time. And please put me on your 'don't call' list.\n#Person2#: Okay. It'll take between four and six months before your name will be removed from our database. [Months?!?] You might be called by another representative during that time.\n#Person1#: Ah, man. Ah, great.\n#Person2#: Have a nice evening, Mr. Williams.\n#Person1#: Ah, man.","summary":"#Person2# phones to offer Mr. Charles Philips a free trial membership to their sports club. Mr. Charles Philips refuses the offer and asks #Person2# to put him on the 'don't call' list, but it could take months.","topic":"marketing phone call"}
{"fname":"train_3345","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your trouble, young man?\n#Person2#: I've got a bad headache, and my nose is running.\n#Person1#: Let's take your temperature. It's a little bit high. Open your mouth and say Ah.\n#Person2#: Ah.\n#Person1#: You've got a cold. I'll prescribe some medicine for you, and you need an injection, and plenty of water and sleep as well. Take two tablets of each of these before every meal.\n#Person2#: Ok. Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# isn't feeling well. #Person1# check him, prescribes medicine, and offers suggestions.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_3346","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where were you this morning, Julie? Mom and I were going to take you to school.\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks, Dad. I thought you saw my note. I took the bus early in the morning.\n#Person1#: An early bus? I thought you were a night person.\n#Person2#: We had band practice. We're playing at the game next month, and I was excited. But now...\n#Person1#: Uh-oh. What happened?\n#Person2#: It's the uniforms. I saw them, and now I'm sorry I ever started playing the flute.\n#Person1#: Ugly? I'm sure you'd look great in anything, Julie.\n#Person2#: It's not that. They're made out of wool. Wool! In August!\n#Person1#: Dear Lord! You'll all get way too hot.\n#Person2#: Well, it's worse for the saxophone players.\n#Person1#: I guess the drummers have the same problem.\n#Person2#: Yes. They complained, but the school doesn't have money to buy new clothes for us.","summary":"Julie tells her dad she took an early bus to school this morning to have band practice, then she complains about the uniforms they're going to wear.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_3347","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a gift for a Japanese family here that I'm going to stay with. What do you recommend?\n#Person1#: Pen sets are always a good gift.\n#Person2#: Isn't that too small? You know... I'm here to learn Japanese in a college for a whole year. I think it's a long time and it'll be a great trouble to the family, so I'll...\n#Person1#: Well, I see... But we Japanese consider it important to respect each other, rather than give expensive gifts.\n#Person2#: Yes, all right, let's see pen sets. There's sets with a pen and a pencil, and bigger sets with four pens.\n#Person1#: Don't give a set of four pens to your Japanese friend. In fact, don't give four of anything.\n#Person2#: Why is that?\n#Person1#: The Japanese word 'four' sounds like the word for 'death'. It means bad luck.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. In that case, I'll take the single pen and pencil set.\n#Person1#: Good choice. These sets make very good gifts. After all, pens write in any language.\n#Person2#: Right.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a gift for a Japanese family. #Person1# suggests pen sets and tells #Person2# not to give four of anything. #Person2# decides to take the single pen and pencil set.","topic":"buy a gift"}
{"fname":"train_3348","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm late.\n#Person2#: That's all right. John. My house is not that easy to find. But you know you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a smart car.\n#Person1#: A smart car? What's that?\n#Person2#: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart. One device is a computerized map display and an artificial voice. You just enter the address for where you want to go and the voice will tell you how to get there,street by street.\n#Person1#: Hey, that's just like my brother. He never gets lost and he's always telling me the best route. So what else will the smart cars be able to do?\n#Person2#: Well, the article says there'll be a device with read-on warning systems that will warn drivers with a long signal if they're getting too close to other cars. And they will even put on brakes if the drivers don't.\n#Person1#: Tell me, Shelly. Will these cars be smart enough to fill themselves up with gas?\n#Person2#: Not by now. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I'm not late because I got lost. I'm late because I ran out of gas on the way over there.","summary":"John apologizes for being late. Shelly thinks it's because he got lost finding her house and begins to talk about smart cars which can give directions. John tells Shelly he's late because the gas ran out.","topic":"smart cars discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3349","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please sit down. Let's see. You're Mr. Brown, is that right?\n#Person2#: Right. I'll graduate from college next June.\n#Person1#: Have you ever done any work in this field?\n#Person2#: No, never. We did some practice work in class.\n#Person1#: You seem to be doing well at college. What kind of pay do you hope to get?\n#Person2#: From what I've read, it seems that the pay at the beginning would, be around $12,000 a year.\n#Person1#: Here we would start at $10,500 for the first year of training. Then you would get $15,000. After that it would depend on how well you work.\n#Person2#: That sounds fair enough. What about other things, like vacation?\n#Person1#: Those are all explained in this paper. You can take it along and look at it at home.\n#Person2#: Do you really think I can get a job here? I really hope that I can work here. But I guess I'll just have to go home and wait.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm talking to three people today and four tomorrow. The company will be hiring two people. You'll hear sometime next month. Good luck and thanks for coming today.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Mr.Brown who'll graduate from college next June. #Person1# asks about his work experience and tells him the benefits of the job. Mr.Brown is anxious about getting the job.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3350","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Michelle. How are you feeling today?\n#Person2#: Hi, Dr. Frank. I am not feeling very well. That is why I made an appointment with you.\n#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. What seems to be the trouble?\n#Person2#: My head has been hurting a lot lately. I never used to feel like this.\n#Person1#: When does it hurt the most?\n#Person2#: Usually, I feel fine. It only hurts when I am in class. My head starts hurting when I try to copy notes from the board. I tried sitting near the back of the room, but it doesn't help. In fact, it gets worse!\n#Person1#: Well, it sounds like you might need glasses. You should get your eyes checked. It should not take too long.\n#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. I appreciate your help.","summary":"Michelle made an appointment with Dr. Frank because her head has been hurt a lot lately. Dr. Frank asks about the symptoms and suggests an eye check.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_3351","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is that you, Dave? Oh, my gosh! The backstabber who left us to work for the evil WebTracker! \n#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Hi, Mary. How are you? \n#Person1#: I'm filthy rich! Haven't you heard about the MicroPower deal? \n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I did. They're going to buy InfoKing? \n#Person1#: That's right. For seventy-five million. So how are you? \n#Person2#: I'm getting by OK. I heard MicroPower was going to make Zina president of their new InfoKing Internet division. ","summary":"Dave and Mary haven't seen each other for a long time. They ask each other about their work.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3352","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jane. . . are you familiar with our company's insurance policies? \n#Person2#: Umm. . . . I think so. What's up? \n#Person1#: I've never really paid attention to the fine print of our insurance policies. . . but it looks like I'm going to need to make a claim. \n#Person2#: Really? Are you OK? \n#Person1#: I have a slipped disc in my lower back and the doctor says surgery is probably the best option. Does our worker insurance cover this kind of thing? \n#Person2#: If the injury is workplace related I'm sure it's completely covered. \n#Person1#: Hummm. . . I think I'll have to talk to the doctor again about that. Anyway. . . now that I'm going to have to make some claims, I think I'd better try and understand how the system works. Would you mind breaking it down for me? \n#Person2#: Sure. Basically we have two insurance policies for employees. . . workman's compensation and medical insurance. The company pays the premiums for workman's compensation, and for a significant part of the medical coverage, but you pay part of that premium, too. \n#Person1#: That's the charge for insurance I see on my pay slip each month, right? \n#Person2#: Yep. Every country in the world has a different system, but here we buy insurance from a private provider. So workman's compensation is if I slip and break my arm while working in the office or on the job, right? \n#Person1#: That's right. The company pays for all your medical bills and there is also some financial compensation if you have to take days off to see doctors or spend time recuperating. ","summary":"#Person1# consults Jane about their company's insurance policies because he needs back surgery and will have to make some claims. Then Jane introduces the policies in detail.","topic":"insurance policies"}
{"fname":"train_3353","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I'm starving. \n#Person2#: Here are some biscuits. Why are you back so early today? \n#Person1#: My teacher had a sudden stomachache, so the class was cut shot. You? \n#Person2#: Me what? \n#Person1#: You are cooking at least two hours earlier than the usual. \n#Person2#: It's not for us. \n#Person1#: Then it's for Dad, isn't it? It's so unfair! \n#Person2#: Don't be a smarty-pants. It's for Grandma Wang. \n#Person1#: What was that again? \n#Person2#: It's for Grandma Wang. She is sick and her only daughter went abroad weeks ago. So she needs our help. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry, I didn't know that. But I wanna help. \n#Person2#: Umm, let me think for a moment. We can meet her together after I finish cooking. \n#Person1#: I'll get knee to knee with her. \n#Person2#: Good boy. I can only imagine how happy she will be to see you. ","summary":"#Person1# comes home early to find his mother's cooking earlier than usual. His mother tells him it's for Grandma Wang who is sick and alone. #Person1#'ll also help.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_3354","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sara, what are you reading? \n#Person2#: Hi, John, I am trying to find a carpenter. \n#Person1#: Why? \n#Person2#: Well, I want to build a deck in my back yard. \n#Person1#: What for? \n#Person2#: So I can have a special place to hang out with friends, and also do some barbecuing on weekends. \n#Person1#: That sounds cool. Do you mind if I recommend myself for the job? \n#Person2#: You? Do you have a carpenter's license? \n#Person1#: Yes, of course. But I only freelance on weekends with my uncle. \n#Person2#: Wow! That's cool. So, let me give you some details about the deck I want. \n#Person1#: Please go ahead, I am listening. \n#Person2#: I'd like my deck to be at the same level as the back door. \n#Person1#: Is your back door higher than the ground level? \n#Person2#: Yes, the back door is about four or five steps higher than the ground. \n#Person1#: Okay, then you need a deck with a guardrail. \n#Person2#: I don't like things to be fancy. \n#Person1#: Don't worry. I will build your deck with a simple but classic look. \n#Person2#: Hmm, that's good. Can you use cedar or redwood to build it? \n#Person1#: Cedar is a good choice. \n#Person2#: Well, let's take the measurements right now. ","summary":"Sara tells John she's trying to find a carpenter to build a deck in her backyard and John recommends himself. Then they discuss the details about the deck.","topic":"build a deck"}
{"fname":"train_3355","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you help me take these things to the car? \n#Person2#: OK, which car do you want me to put them in? \n#Person1#: Bring them to my wife's car. \n#Person2#: Which one is hers? \n#Person1#: The blue SUV in front of the Honda. \n#Person2#: What should I take first? \n#Person1#: That chair over there, but please be careful with it. It was a gift from my mother-in-law. \n#Person2#: Don't worry, I won't drop it. Wow, it's really heavy. I don't think I can move it by myself. \n#Person1#: Let me help you with that. I don't want you to hurt your back. \n#Person2#: Where are you taking all this stuff? \n#Person1#: Didn't I tell you? We're moving to Florida? \n#Person2#: You're moving now? I knew you were moving, but I thought you said you were moving next month. \n#Person1#: Yes, that's true, but my wife found a new apartment on the Internet the other day and she wants to move right away. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help him take the luggage to the car because he and his wife are moving to Florida now.","topic":"move"}
{"fname":"train_3356","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, check out this new game I bought today. \n#Person2#: Wow! It's a trivia game all about the Academy Awards. \n#Person1#: I know you love the Oscars. This game has some great questions about all types of movies. \n#Person2#: Does it have questions about foreign language films? There's hardly any American films worth watching. \n#Person1#: Yes. In fact, one of the categories is on foreign language films. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new trivia game #Person1# bought today.","topic":"game discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3357","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's up? You don't look too good. \n#Person2#: Yeah, my head hurts, that's all. I've been in physics class all day. It's killer! \n#Person1#: I liked physics. It's all math, really, arcs, curves, velocity, cool stuff. \n#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, but today's lesson was all about the creation of the universe. \n#Person1#: A physics class about the creation of the universe? That's some pretty unscientific language there. Sounds more religous to me. \n#Person2#: It's all religion. Take the theory of the Big Bang. How is it possible that all of the stuff in the universe comes from an explosion? That's no better than Atlas carrying the globe on his back or African myths about turtles and stuff. \n#Person1#: Turtles? Whatever. . . Look, all that's required for the creation of matter an imbalance of particles and anti-particles. At least, that's what the math says. \n#Person2#: Math, shmath. What's the evidence? \n#Person1#: There is evidence! You know Edwin Hubble? He's the guy who in the early twentieth century was the first scientist to measure the drift of matter in the universe, thus advancing notions of an expanding universe. What would it be expanding from? Well, the Big Bang. . . DUH! \n#Person2#: Anyway, it's just a theory. Why do people go around touting theories? Where's the scientific rigor in that? \n#Person1#: Dude, don't equivocate. A theory only becomes a theory after withstanding rigorous testing. You slept through class, didn't you? ","summary":"#Person2# complains to #Person1# about today's physics class, which was about the creation of the universe, then they talk about the theory of Big Bang.","topic":"creation of universe"}
{"fname":"train_3358","dialogue":"#Person1#: Emily, I heard you took a trip to San Diego.\n#Person2#: Yes, my son Jim was admitted by San Diego University. So I drove him there and visited the city with my husband and daughter.\n#Person1#: What did you do there?\n#Person2#: Well, we were only there for 3 days, so we didn't do too many things. On the first day, we looked around San Diego University and then dropped into the local hospital to visit a local boy. I had read about him in a newspaper. He's suffering from cancer, but he's very brave. At night we walked around the city.\n#Person1#: Did you take any pictures?\n#Person2#: Yes, my husband bought a new iPhone 7 plus for my son. And he is really a good photographer. I stored some in my phone. Do you want to look at a few?\n#Person1#: Sure. I love looking at photos.\n#Person2#: This one is of my husband and me on the beach and this was taken in a museum before we left. The boy next to my husband is Jim.\n#Person1#: Your son looks as handsome as your husband.\n#Person2#: They do look very similar.","summary":"Emily tells #Person1# about her trip to San Diego with her family and what they did there. Then she shares some pictures with #Person1#.","topic":"share trip experience"}
{"fname":"train_3359","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, how are you doing?\n#Person2#: Not bad. Actually, I have a cold again, but it's nothing serious. And it's unnecessary to bother the doctor.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. So what are you doing today?\n#Person2#: I'm planning an end of the term party. Everybody wants some live music this year. How about you? Are you listening to a CD?\n#Person1#: No, that's my brother. He's playing his guitar. He practices every morning.\n#Person2#: Hey. Is he free on Saturday? Does he want to play at our party? We need somebody like him.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding? He's only 10.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has a cold again and is planning a party. #Person2# wants #Person1#'s brother to play at the party but he's only 10.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3360","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any other hobbies besides stamp collecting?\n#Person2#: Yes, fishing. I go fishing twice a week.\n#Person1#: That's very popular too. Every time I passed the lake, I see many people sitting there with fishing rods in their hands, but I've never seen anyone catch anything.\n#Person2#: Maybe it's because you lack patience.\n#Person1#: Maybe you're right. I went fishing once, I sat till about 4 hours and got nothing. I broke my rod and decided not to fish anymore.\n#Person2#: Oh, you didn't have to do that. Look at that man, there must be a huge fish on the end of the line. Let's go over and have a look.\n#Person1#: OK. Wow, what a big fish.\n#Person2#: So it is interesting to fish with a rod sitting at the lake. Safe, what do you often do in your spare time?\n#Person1#: Oh, nothing special I read, watch TV and go to the movies.\n#Person2#: Don't you have any hobbies like stamp collecting or things like that?\n#Person1#: No, I don't have any hobbies.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s unhappy fishing experience while #Person2# thinks fishing is interesting. Then they see a man getting a big fish.","topic":"fishing"}
{"fname":"train_3361","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to borrow these books.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but we can only lend you 10 books at a time.\n#Person1#: 10? I thought it was unlimited.\n#Person2#: The rules have changed. Some students were taking out all the books for one topic and not returning them. That would give them a disadvantage over the other students in their class.\n#Person1#: Really? I can't imagine who would do such a thing. I guess I should put some of these books back. Sorry about the extra work.\n#Person2#: It shouldn't be a problem. They look like they're all from the same shelf.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow some books but #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can't borrow more than 10 books at a time and explains.","topic":"borrow books"}
{"fname":"train_3362","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see today's newspaper? That building over there in center view was just struck by lightning for the fourth time.\n#Person2#: I'm not surprised. If the conditions for lightning to strike are right one time, they might be as good another time.\n#Person1#: Well, I don't take any chances. If I'm caught in a thunderstorm, I will look for a building or a closed car. Also, I was told that if you're stuck outdoors, the best thing you can do is to keep yourself close to the ground and avoid bodies of water.\n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, even when I'm at home, I don't take baths or showers during a thunderstorm. And I don't use anything that works electrically. Maybe I'm too anxious.\n#Person1#: I wouldn't say that. According to the article, lightning starts thousands of fires every year in the United States alone. Hundreds of people are injured or even killed. I think you're just being sensible.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the news about a building getting struck by lightning. They talk about what they would do during a thunderstorm to be safe.","topic":"thunderstorm safety"}
{"fname":"train_3363","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to this edition of writers. Tonight, we have Steven Darcy with us. Congratulations on your book Life and Everything in Between, Steven. It's such a success.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: This is your first attempt at poetry? Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry?\n#Person2#: Well, my only real experience was writing business plans. Other than that, I have zero experience, where writing is concerned. I have always had a good grasp of English language, thanks to my mom who started me reading when I was very little.\n#Person1#: What is the hardest thing about creating your work?\n#Person2#: Definitely finding the perfect words to fit what I wanted to say. There is always a word or 2 that I might still rewrite if given the chance.\n#Person1#: Will there be more collections of poetry from Darcy?\n#Person2#: There will be more of something that suppose, but maybe not poetry. I really don't see myself as a poet. Rather, I see what I wrote as a kind of writing that might inspire people in some way.","summary":"#Person1# congratulates Steven Darcy on the success of his book Life and Everything in Between. Steven tells #Person1# about the experience of writing the book and there'll be more collections of his works.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_3364","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lily, I can't catch up with the English teacher very well.\n#Person2#: What's the problem?\n#Person1#: You are quite good at English. Can you help me with it?\n#Person2#: Sure, but you'd better take an additional course in some English schools.\n#Person1#: English schools? What's that?\n#Person2#: This kind of school is good at helping people to improve their English.\n#Person1#: Is that different from our school's English course?\n#Person2#: Yes. Before you start your training, they will test you on your English first.\n#Person1#: Then?\n#Person2#: Then they will recommend you the class that suits you.\n#Person1#: Really? How good can my English get there?\n#Person2#: You see how well I am doing. I studied there, too.\n#Person1#: Alright. I'll tell my father about it.","summary":"#Person1# tells Lily #Person1# can't catch up with the English teacher. Lily suggests taking an additional course in some English schools as she did.","topic":"learn English"}
{"fname":"train_3365","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, sorry. The meeting ran late. What is this?\n#Person2#: Someone in the club gave me this. It's an invitation from a tennis club in Sweden.\n#Person1#: Sweden? Why did he give it to you?\n#Person2#: He wants me to join. A lot of people who joined ended up becoming professional tennis players.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's amazing. You have to do it.\n#Person2#: But I don't want to go.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Because I have promised my uncle I would help him at his company.\n#Person1#: But this is a good opportunity. I think your uncle can find someone else to help him.\n#Person2#: I'm not interested in playing professionally. I'd rather be working on my uncles company and saving money for college.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got an invitation from a tennis club in Sweden. #Person1# thinks it's a good opportunity but #Person2# prefers to work and save for college.","topic":"play tennis professionally"}
{"fname":"train_3366","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark.\n#Person2#: Hi, Bill. I ' d like to take the apartment I looked at yesterday.\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: So, what do we do now?\n#Person1#: This is the lease. You should read the lease very carefully before you sign it because it describes your legal rights and responsibilities as a tenant. The lease also describes our rights and responsibilities as landlords.\n#Person2#: Okay. ( Reads the lease ) So, according to the lease, I ' ll deposit one month ' s rent as a security deposit, and I have to pay the first month ' s rent in advance. I understand that I ' ll get the security deposit back when I move out if the apartment does not need any costly repairs.\n#Person1#: Yes. If you do not damage the apartment, you will get your security deposit back when you move out.\n#Person2#: Can I pay you by check?\n#Person1#: Sure. A check will be fine.\n#Person2#: Is there a laundry room in the basement?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Can I sign the lease right now?","summary":"Mark wants to take the apartment. Bill lets Mark read the lease and tells Mark that he can get the deposit back if he doesn't damage the apartment. Mark will pay by check.","topic":"sign the lease"}
{"fname":"train_3367","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes, one last thing. How much holiday time do you give your employees every year?\n#Person1#: Our employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation every year. If you don ' t use the full fifteen days, they carry over to the following year.\n#Person2#: How about sick days?\n#Person1#: You get five paid sick days.\n#Person2#: Any other benefits?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have an excellent retirement plan and medical insurance as well.\n#Person2#: Great. Thanks so much for your time.\n#Person1#: We ' ll contact you soon, Ted. Thanks for coming in.","summary":"#Person1# tells Ted that employees have paid vacation, paid sick days, retirement plans, and medical insurance. Ted feels great.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3368","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to buy a Walkman. Can you tell me about the models you have?\n#Person1#: Well, we have a lot of models here. Did you want to listen to CD's or cassettes or the radio?\n#Person2#: Mostly cassette tapes.\n#Person1#: Alright. There are several models you may want to look at. This Kreng portable cassette player is very good.\n#Person2#: Kreng? I've never heard of that company.\n#Person1#: It's a German company. This unit has auto-reverse, recording capability, and an AM \/ FM radio band. It also has a built-in microphone.\n#Person2#: I suppose I don't want that one then. I don't like auto-reverse. It breaks too easily.\n#Person1#: Really? Have you had an auto-reverse break before?\n#Person2#: Yes, twice now. I think it's too high-tech, and so it's the first part that breaks.\n#Person1#: Hmm. You know, the problem might be dust. Did you clean the unit often?\n#Person2#: Well. No, I didn't clean it. But still, I only had the last one two months, and it broke. I don't trust auto-reverse.\n#Person1#: Alright. Well. We have many units without auto-reverse. Here is a good unit. Very reliable. It has an AM \/ FM band, built-in microphone, recording capability, and no auto-reverse.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: This one sells for $ 39. 99.\n#Person2#: Can I test it out?\n#Person1#: Of course.\n#Person2#: It sounds great. I'll take it.\n#Person1#: Fine. I think you'll be happy with it. It's a very good unit. Very reliable. I'll go get you a new one in a box. I will be back in just a moment.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a walkman. #Person1# recommends one with auto-reverse but #Person2# doesn't want it because #Person2# has broken two walkmans with auto-reverse. #Person1# tells #Person2# that might be caused by dust but #Person2# still doesn't trust auto-reverse and buys one without it.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3369","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to copy a document immediately.\n#Person2#: We have a copy machine in our computer lab, located on the first floor.\n#Person1#: Great! How much is it for a copy?\n#Person2#: The price per copy is ten cents.\n#Person1#: That sounds reasonable. I'll be down there immediately.\n#Person2#: There shouldn't be any long lines, sir.","summary":"#Person1# needs to copy something. #Person2# tells #Person1# to use the copy machine.","topic":"copying"}
{"fname":"train_3370","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you doing today?\n#Person2#: Very well. Thank you.\n#Person1#: What can I help you with?\n#Person2#: Do I have any fees to pay?\n#Person1#: As a matter of fact, you do.\n#Person2#: How much?\n#Person1#: You owe $ 235. 13.\n#Person2#: That's unbelievable.\n#Person1#: Will you be paying some of that off today?\n#Person2#: I want to pay all of it off today.\n#Person1#: How will you be paying?\n#Person2#: I'll be paying with cash.","summary":"#Person2# pays off all of the fees with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"pay off fees"}
{"fname":"train_3371","dialogue":"#Person1#: It is quite important to be a good listener in the interview.\n#Person2#: Listening carefully can show you understand and respect the speaker.\n#Person1#: It can show your good attainment as well.\n#Person2#: Besides, you can pick up some helpful information from the talk.\n#Person1#: First of all, you should keep proper posture and make eye contact with the speaker with a smile.\n#Person2#: To show that you have understood what is said, you can nod or ask simple questions at the right time.\n#Person1#: And your statement should be clear and brief to the point.\n#Person2#: Never should you interrupt on a unfamiliar topic.\n#Person1#: Sure, in order not to leave a bad impression on the interviewer.\n#Person2#: Additionally, don't show any impatience to a repeated topic.\n#Person1#: Don't be absent-minded even when you are not interested in the talk.\n#Person2#: In a word, any impolite behavior should be avoided in the listening.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think listening can show understandings and help listeners attain information. They encourage listeners to keep proper posture and avoid impolite behaviors.","topic":"good listeners discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3372","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now let's talk about your interests and hobbies.\n#Person2#: Well, I like reading, walking, swimming, hiking and playing basketball\n#Person1#: You have a colorful life.\n#Person2#: Yes. These hobbies have indeed enriched my life\n#Person1#: How do you usually spend your time after work?\n#Person2#: I prefer to read novels with a cup of tea.\n#Person1#: What kind of books interests you most?\n#Person2#: Detective books.\n#Person1#: You seem to be a man of imagination and logic.\n#Person2#: To some extent, I regard books as my good companion.\n#Person1#: If so, you can benefit a lot from them.\n#Person2#: That's for sure.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# questions about #Person2#'s interests, hobbies, and after-work activities. #Person2# likes reading detective books and benefits from them.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_3373","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you do in the last quiz?\n#Person2#: I doubt if I can pass it.\n#Person1#: Don't be so worried, You know Professor Robert is not too strict.\n#Person2#: But I often skip his classes, and he doesn't like me.\n#Person1#: I hope you'll do better in the final.\n#Person2#: I must, if I want to pass the course.","summary":"#Person2# is worried that #Person2# will fail the exam. #Person1# cheers up #Person2#.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3374","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise class is so hard,\n#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.\n#Person1#: You thing so?\n#Person2#: Oh, without a doubt. When is the next class?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow morning. Try it.\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: Are you going to this class this morning?\n#Person2#: Of course, easy. No sweat.\n#Person1#: You're no able to move after this class.\n#Person2#: Are you kidding me? It's going to be up a piece of cake.\n#Person1#: You want to bet?\n#Person2#: Yeah, what't the bet?\n#Person1#: I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing.","summary":"#Person1# feels exhausted about #Person1#'s exercise class while #Person2# thinks it's easy and wants to have a try.","topic":"exercise class discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3375","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Bellow, have you anything in mind as to what to drink or may I make a few suggestions?\n#Person2#: I have had enough gin fizz and bloody mary. But I have no idea about Chinese cocktails.\n#Person1#: Would you prefer our cocktail, Shanghai cocktail? It's a mixture of real Chinese ingredients.\n#Person2#: That's good.\n#Person1#: ( The waiter makes the cocktail for Mr. Bellow and hands into him. ) Here is your Shanghai cocktail, Mr. Bellow.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Oh, it tastes excellent.","summary":"Mr. Bellow hesitates at what drinks to order. #Person1# recommends a Shanghai cocktail. Mr. Bellow likes it.","topic":"ordering drinks"}
{"fname":"train_3376","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how long have you know Jack?\n#Person2#: We go way back. We'Ve known each other since we were toddlers.\n#Person1#: Really? You guys must be really tight.\n#Person2#: Yeah, We're buddy-buddy still.\n#Person1#: He seems sincere, and trustworthy.\n#Person2#: Well, he is, but he can be conniving at times.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, I know that he would never stab me in the back. But I've seen him double cross other people.\n#Person1#: Oh, my! Really? I never thought he would be like that.\n#Person2#: Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying he's like that all the time.\n#Person1#: So, can I trust him or what?\n#Person2#: Well, I think you should decide for yourself.\n#Person1#: But I need someone that I can count on for this job.\n#Person2#: Okay, Okay. You can trust him. I was just trying to give you a hard time.\n#Person1#: Come on you're confusing me. Give it to me straight.\n#Person2#: Actually, he's the most dependable person I know, and he would never turn on anyone.","summary":"#Person1# inquires #Person2# about whether Jack is dependable for the job. #Person2# says Jack can be conniving sometimes, which confuses #Person1#. #Person2# then convinces #Person1# that Jack can be counted on.","topic":"inquiry"}
{"fname":"train_3377","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you check the internet for next week's weather forecast?\n#Person2#: I sure did. You're in luck! It's supposed to snow all week in the mountains!\n#Person1#: Yes! Somebody up there loves me! I knew it wasn't too late for snow.\n#Person2#: It is kind of strange though, to have snow in April, and so much of it.\n#Person1#: There have been so many dry winters lately that it's about time, don't you think?\n#Person2#: When you put it that way, I guess the skies can't hold out on us forever.\n#Person1#: This will be the best ski trip I've ever taken. I can't wait to use my new hoard.\n#Person2#: It will be the best as long as the weatherman is right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# find it's supposed to snow all week. Though they think it's strange to snow in April, the snow will make the best ski trip.","topic":"weather discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3378","dialogue":"#Person1#: Stephanie! Did you just get to school? But you were up and about when I left the dorm this morning! That was about an hour and a half ago. This happens all the time! Why do you always take so long\n#Person2#: It's a skill. What can I say? I don't know why, I just have a long routine.\n#Person1#: Please explain because it makes no sense to me. How can a girl's routine be so complicated? You get up, you shower, you get dressed, you brush your teeth, you're out the door. Half an hour, tops.\n#Person2#: Jacob, you have the luxury of having a haircut that rarely needs styling. I don't. I have to set aside about an hour and a half to get ready in the mornings. Every day, I wake up and head straight for the shower. Every second day, I wash my hair. If it's a hair-washing day, I frequently need to wash my hair twice because it gets really oily. Then I usually put in a conditioner and have to rinse that out too. Because my hair is so long, I seldom manage to take a shower in under twenty minutes. Afterwards, I often put on a pot of coffee and get dressed while I wait for it to brew. I take a long time to get dressed in the morning. Every now and then I remember to choose my outfit the night before, but usually I do it in the morning. In all, getting dressed takes about half an hour, at which time my hair is now semi-dry so then I have to style my hair. From time to time I'll put my hair up, butoften times I bloody it straight. And then, because of the texture of my hair, I regularly have to flat-iron it to keep it from frizzing. That's another twenty minutes or so. After that, I have my daily makeup routine.\n#Person1#: True, I hardly ever see you without your hair done and your makeup on, even when you show up to class in sweatpants. Tell me, how long does it take you to choose that outfit in the morning?\n#Person2#: Not funny.","summary":"Jacob thinks it incredible that Stephanie takes so much time in preparation before going out in the morning and asks Stephanie to explain. Stephanie tells Jacob her morning routine in detail. Jacob makes fun of her routine.","topic":"morning routine discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3379","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like to be in the future?\n#Person2#: A teacher.\n#Person1#: But if I were you, I would be a singer. You've got such a beautiful voice.\n#Person2#: I wouldn't like to be a singer, but I'd like to become a music teacher to teach children to sing, That dream developed in my mind when I was a child.\n#Person1#: Are you sure about that?\n#Person2#: I'm quite sure. I've always loved working with children.","summary":"#Person2# wants to be a music teacher. #Person1# thinks #Person2# should be a singer, but #Person2# likes working with children.","topic":"future career"}
{"fname":"train_3380","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's decide what to order.\n#Person2#: I'll have a hamburger.\n#Person1#: The works?\n#Person2#: No, just tomatoes, please. And large fries.\n#Person1#: Anything to drink?\n#Person2#: A small cola.\n#Person1#: I'll have a sandwich and small fries. Would you like to have some desserts?\n#Person2#: Apple pie is my favorite dessert.\n#Person1#: I'd like to have an ice cream","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# talk about what to order.","topic":"ordering food"}
{"fname":"train_3381","dialogue":"#Person1#: Office software like Windows might be one of the best inventions in this information age. It saves us from so much work and makes the communication even around the world much easier.\n#Person2#: Fully agree. I do enjoy the convenience though I am still a beginner in using Excel. The latest office equipment is more type-functional. It combines fax machine, copy machine and printer in one. It saves a lot of place, one machine instead of three.\n#Person1#: Yes, this machine is even smaller than those before.\n#Person2#: When will we get one of those?\n#Person1#: You know our boss always trying to save the last penny. We have to use up the equipment first.","summary":"#Person1# says Office software makes communication easier and #Person2# thinks its latest equipment is type-functional and smaller, but #Person1# guesses their boss would refuse to buy one.","topic":"office equipment discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3382","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Emory? I'd appreciate it if you would look over these letters before you leave today.\n#Person2#: I'd be glad to. Just leave them on my desk. I didn't expect you to finish so soon.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. I'll leave them here. If there are no problems, I'll mail them out this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Great. Good work.","summary":"#Person1# requests Mr. Emory to check the letters before leaving and he agrees.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_3383","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've run out of steam. To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.\n#Person2#: Is that so?\n#Person1#: Yes. I don't want to be stuck in a rut. I want to move on.\n#Person2#: Have you decided?\n#Person1#: Yes, I want to get a better job.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me why you want to quit?\n#Person1#: I'm quitting because of the lousy salary and all the difficulties I have in getting along with my colleagues.\n#Person2#: Oh, that sounds terrible. Would you be happier with higher pay here? I'm sure something can be worked out.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. I've promised my girlfriend. We're going to travel south to find jobs that offer higher pay.\n#Person2#: OK. I'd like to say that I've really enjoyed working with you. However, I think you should work harder at your new job and then you can ask for higher pay.","summary":"#Person1# wants to quit and get a better job. #Person2# offers higher pay but #Person1# refuses. #Person2# advises #Person1# to work hard at the new job.","topic":"quit the job"}
{"fname":"train_3384","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?\n#Person2#: I am quite active and energetic. I approach things enthusiastically and I don't like leaving things half done.\n#Person1#: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?\n#Person2#: I am quite outgoing, I think. I enjoy mixing and doing things with others.\n#Person1#: What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy?\n#Person2#: I maintain that the most important thing is having good friends. A person can't live alt by himself, I think. A friend in need is a friend indeed. So the more really close friends I have, the better.\n#Person1#: What kind of people do you like to work with?\n#Person2#: People who are honest, dedicate to their work and have integrity.\n#Person1#: What kind of people do you find difficult to work with?\n#Person2#: Slacker and those who violate working procedures and ignoring deadlines.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s personality. #Person2# says #Person2# is active and outgoing. #Person2# values friends, likes working with honest people but doesn't like slackers or rule-breakers.","topic":"personality interview"}
{"fname":"train_3385","dialogue":"#Person1#: Northwest Airline.\n#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to reconfirm my flight.\n#Person1#: May I have your flight No. , PLS?\n#Person2#: My flight No. is 102 leaving Baiyun Airport at fourteen twenty.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's our regular flight to Shanghai. What's your name, PLS?\n#Person2#: I am Jason Armstrong. My first initial is J.\n#Person1#: One minute. Oh, yes, here we are. You are flying economy class, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: Okay, you are all set, Mr. Armstrong. Enjoy your flight!\n#Person2#: Thanks!","summary":"Mr. Armstrong reconfirms his flight with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"flight reconfirmation"}
{"fname":"train_3386","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, Miss?\n#Person2#: I want to buy a bottle of perfume for myself.\n#Person1#: Well, here is a perfume kind for women.\n#Person2#: I don't like strong perfumes.\n#Person1#: How about this Isawell's flowery perfume?\n#Person2#: I don't think it smells nice.\n#Person1#: Do you have green tea perfume?\n#Person2#: Yes, here you are.\n#Person1#: May I have a look at this?\n#Person2#: Sure. The bittersweet perfume has a calming effect on the nerves.\n#Person1#: I like this fragrance.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: 150 yuan.\n#Person2#: I'll take it.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a bottle of perfume and #Person1# helps #Person2# choose one with bittersweet fragrance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3387","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Vicki.\n#Person2#: Hi, David. What a beautiful necklace! Dude, I'Ve never seen anything like it.\n#Person1#: Well, you can have it for eleven hundred, as a friend.\n#Person2#: I think seven hundred is enough.\n#Person1#: What? Seven hundred?\n#Person2#: Well, eight hundred, then?\n#Person1#: No, one thousand at least.\n#Person2#: Eight hundred and fifty. Come on. I have 4 kids, 3 dogs, and 2 husbands to feed!\n#Person1#: You're a thief, Vicki. But I guess, eight hundred and fifty is all right.\n#Person2#: Here you are, sucker!\n#Person1#: Victory for me, I bought it for 30 bucks just yesterday!","summary":"Vicki wants to buy David's necklace and bargains with him. Finally, the deal is concluded.","topic":"necklace"}
{"fname":"train_3388","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need some books on hardware.\n#Person2#: There's many books here. What about these?\n#Person1#: Great! They're the very books I want. May I borrow two books?\n#Person2#: Sure. But you can only keep them for a week.\n#Person1#: I see. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# borrows two books with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"borrow books"}
{"fname":"train_3389","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is Hamilton's Heating and cooling service. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. My home freezer is not working properly.\n#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: It keeps running all the time, never stopping. And it makes a strange sound. All the ice cream inside it melted.\n#Person1#: Maybe the compressor is going bad.\n#Person2#: Can you send the technician to check it out?\n#Person1#: Sure. But there is a minimum charge of $ 60 for a service visit. If your freezer needs parts, there will be an additional charge.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'll pay the charges.\n#Person1#: All right. let me check our technician's schedules. I'll call you back and let you know what time we can send a service technician to your house. What is your phone number?\n#Person2#: My number is 627-555-1234.\n#Person1#: Okay. I'll call you right back.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Good bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person2# phones to have #Person2#'s home freezer checked out. #Person1# agrees to send a service technician and will charge #Person2# for the service visit.","topic":"phone for service"}
{"fname":"train_3390","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is Tom?\n#Person2#: He is in the bedroom and fallen asleep.\n#Person1#: What? It's only 9p. m. Now. Why today he went to bed so early?\n#Person2#: He ran four miles and came back dead beat.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.","summary":"#Person1# is surprised that Tom slept early and #Person2# explains it's because Tom ran four miles.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_3391","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to settle my account.\n#Person2#: Wait for a moment. Mr. Bush. this is your bill, please sign your name here\n#Person1#: Well, I think something must be wrong with my bill. I didn't have any laundry.\n#Person2#: I am sorry, we will connect with the room service. Please Warta moment.","summary":"#Person2# shows Mr. Bush the bill but he didn't have any laundry. #Person2# will check again.","topic":"settle the account"}
{"fname":"train_3392","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir.\n#Person2#: Good morning.\n#Person1#: How do you want it, sir?\n#Person2#: Just take a little off on the top and shorten the back. But please don't make it too short.\n#Person1#: How about your sideburns?\n#Person2#: Just to the bottom of my ears. By the way, I'd like a shave, too.\n#Person1#: All right. . . Tilt your head to the right, please.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: Exactly five dollars.\n#Person2#: Here you are. Thank you and goodbye.\n#Person1#: You are welcome, sir. Good-bye.","summary":"#Person1# comes to #Person2# to have a haircut and a shave. #Person1# pays and says goodbye.","topic":"have a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_3393","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, if you're not busy this weekend, would you like to go see a movie?\n#Person2#: Sounds good. What should we see?\n#Person1#: How about that European movie?\n#Person2#: You mean the one starring John Travolta?\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's the one I've heard the special effects and the plot are outstanding.\n#Person2#: Sounds like an interesting film. Let's meet at five o'clock on Saturday.\n#Person1#: Okay, see you then.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a movie and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"movie invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3394","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you feel?\n#Person2#: I like the style but it is a little tight in the waist.\n#Person1#: Here is the bigger size.\n#Person2#: This one fits me well but it is too expensive, can you make it a little cheaper?","summary":"#Person2# tries on clothes and then bargains with #Person1#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3395","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. How are you today?\n#Person2#: Not so good. My leg's playing me up, awful pains in my leg and my toothache!\n#Person1#: Oh, dear! I've got toothache too and the dentist says he simply can't see me before next week. But what gets me is my headache.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean, but at least you can do the garden. I can't even do that with my back, the doctor says I mustn't lift or bend.\n#Person1#: You poor thing. There's nothing worse than back trouble. But I don't do much in the garden now because I've hurt my arm. It's really painful.\n#Person2#: Like my ankle. It's all swollen up.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their ailments. #Person2# has a toothache and backache, while #Person1# has pains in #Person1#'s teeth and arms.","topic":"ailments"}
{"fname":"train_3396","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a terrible story! A couple was sailing their boat from Hawaii to Mexico. While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank!\n#Person2#: Is that true? What happened to the whale?\n#Person1#: It doesn't say. Oh, and here's another one. A guy in Los Angeles was robbing a bank. But as he was escaping, he got caught in the revolving door.\n#Person2#: I guess it was his first bank robbery!\n#Person1#: Yeah. Oh, and listen to this. Some guy got locked out of his house, so he tried to get in through the chimney.\n#Person2#: Don't tell me! He got stuck in the chimney!\n#Person1#: Exactly. And he was still trying to get out two days later when the police rescued him.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about a boat hitting a whale, a robber caught by the door and a person stuck in the chimney. They feel astonished.","topic":"story discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3397","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, David, what do you like best about being a football star?\n#Person2#: Well, I love to hear the cheering when I'm playing, especially when I score a goal. And, of course, the pay is good. But you know, the most important thing in football is teamwork. So I must thank all my teammates.\n#Person1#: Can you tell us something about your training?\n#Person2#: Well, we train very hard, especially before a big game. The team has to stay together on the road-sometimes for weeks-and I find it very boring.\n#Person1#: Do you get nervous?\n#Person2#: Before the game, yes, but not during it.\n#Person1#: Are you worried about tomorrow's game?\n#Person2#: No. Even if we lose we'll probably still get the cup. You see, we scored more goals than Northern City, so they'll have to win by at least four goals if they want the cup. I don't think they can do it.\n#Person1#: Thank you and good luck tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# interviews David about his football star career. David likes cheering and values teamwork. David trains very hard and gets nervous before the game. He feels confident in tomorrow's game.","topic":"football star interview"}
{"fname":"train_3398","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for coming golfing with me today, Carl.\n#Person2#: No problem, Marge. I need to work on my swing. And this weather is just amazing.\n#Person1#: I only play on days like this-sunny but cool with a soft breeze.\n#Person2#: How long has it been since you last played?\n#Person1#: Too long-almost six months. I used to play at least once a month, though.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? I try to play at least once every other week.\n#Person1#: Well, then you can help me with my game.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"Marge hasn't played golf for a long time, but Carl plays frequently. Carl will help Marge with the game.","topic":"golfing discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3399","dialogue":"#Person1#: On today's show we have Dennis Dean, owner of Double the Fun bus parties. Hi, Dennis. Can you tell us what you do?\n#Person2#: Well, Double the Fun is a party bus where you and up to 50 friends can hold celebrations. All buses have fridges for cold drinks, disco-quality sound, an amazing light show and comfortable leather seats. What we don't have is cooking equipment. All buses also have a bus host, whose job is to make sure all the guests get back on the bus after each stop.\n#Person1#: After each stop? So guests don't spend the whole evening driving around on the bus?\n#Person2#: No! In fact, we take them to 4 different clubs during the evening. At each club, we've booked special VIP entrance, which means no waiting to get in, and everyone gets a free drink.\n#Person1#: Anything else our listeners should know about the parties?\n#Person2#: Yes, all guests must be smartly dressed. No jeans or sports shoes. The only exception would be if they want to have a fancy-dress party. And we need to know the time you book if you are planning a fancy-dress party. Clubs like to know in advance when parties will be arriving.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Dennis.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Dennis Dean and asks him to introduce the party bus to the audience on the show. Dean says the bus has several party equipment and will take the guests to 4 clubs. He also reminds guests to dress smartly.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_3400","dialogue":"#Person1#: United Development Company. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to speak to Mr. Hailer, please.\n#Person1#: Who shall I say is calling, please?\n#Person2#: This is Mr. Dewey from the IM Company.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mr. Dewey, but Mr. Halley is not in at the moment.\n#Person2#: When will he come in, do you know?\n#Person1#: I suppose he won't be in until 12: 00.\n#Person2#: May I leave a message?\n#Person1#: Certainly.\n#Person2#: Please ask him to give me a call as soon as he returns. He has my number.\n#Person1#: Very well, Mr. Dewey, I'll do that.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Bye-bye.","summary":"Mr. Dewey phones for Mr. Hailer but is told by #Person1# that Mr. Hailer isn't available. Then, Mr. Dewey leaves a message.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_3401","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lucy.\n#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Haven't seen you for ages. Any news?\n#Person1#: I'm going to take a business course when I leave school.\n#Person2#: Are you? Very glad to hear it. Then what are you going to do when you finish?\n#Person1#: Oh, I shall go back to Shanghai to practise there.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You know there are more opportunities for business there than in Beijing. And English is very useful in the job.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think it'll be very useful in many ways.\n#Person2#: Besides, Shanghai is an international trade centre. English is used almost everywhere.\n#Person1#: Then I'll be a very promising businessman there.","summary":"Tom tells Lucy about his plan. Tom will take business courses and go to Shanghai. Lucy thinks Shanghai is great for business.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3402","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, I rang you yesterday, but you were out.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mary. But I came home quite late yesterday about half past nine in the evening. Jim and Betty invited me to go for a picnic.\n#Person1#: Oh, how lovely, Tom! And did you like the picnic?\n#Person2#: Yes, I liked it very much.\n#Person1#: When did you leave, Tom?\n#Person2#: Jim and Betty came in their car about ten o'clock in the morning, and we left soon afterwards.\n#Person1#: And where did you go for the picnic?\n#Person2#: We went to National Park.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's lovely in National Park at this time of the year.\n#Person2#: Yes, and the sun shone all day.\n#Person1#: There's a river in National Park; did you have your lunch near the river?\n#Person2#: Yes, we had lunch near the river. Then, after lunch, we went for a walk along the river. Then we climbed up to the top of a hill, and looked at the beautiful view.\n#Person1#: What did you do then, Tom?\n#Person2#: Well, we went back to the car, and we drove to another part of National Park, and we had afternoon tea there. Then we started to drive home.\n#Person1#: Oh, you left early!\n#Person2#: Yes, Mary. But it took a long time to reach home because there was a lot of traffic on the road.\n#Person1#: Well, that was a lovely day's outing.\n#Person2#: Yes, I had a very good time.","summary":"Mary asks Tom about the picnic yesterday and Tom shares with her his enjoyable picnic experience. Tom went to the National Park and had lunch near the river. He also took a walk and climbed a hill; then he had afternoon tea. Mary thinks it's lovely.","topic":"picnic discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3403","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you feel? \n#Person2#: I like the style but it is a little tight in the waist. \n#Person1#: Here is the bigger size. \n#Person2#: This one fits me well but it is too expensive, can you make it a little cheaper? ","summary":"#Person2# tries on clothes and then bargains with #Person1#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3404","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, did you see a set of keys? \n#Person2#: What kind of keys? \n#Person1#: Five keys and a small FooWa ornament. \n#Person2#: What a shame! I didn't see them. \n#Person1#: Well, can you help me look for it? That's my first time here. \n#Person2#: Sure. It's my pleasure. I'd like to help you look for the missing keys. \n#Person1#: It's very kind of you. \n#Person2#: It's not a big deal. Hey, I found them. \n#Person1#: Oh, thank God! I don't know how to thank you, guys. \n#Person2#: You're welcome. ","summary":"#Person1# lost keys and asks #Person2# for help. #Person2# finds keys, and #Person1# is grateful.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_3405","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you gone to school today? \n#Person2#: I went to school today. Did you go to school? \n#Person1#: I couldn't go to school today, I was sick. \n#Person2#: That's horrible. I'd be happy to give you the assignments from English class. \n#Person1#: Thank you very much, that's kind of you. \n#Person2#: Don't mention it. \n#Person1#: When you miss a day of school, I'll be happy to give you the English assignments. \n#Person2#: That is greatly appreciated and I hope you feel well enough to go to school tomorrow. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was absent from school due to ailments. #Person2# offers to give assignments.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_3406","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to get some beef. \n#Person2#: Do you know what kind of beef you want? \n#Person1#: I want to get some ground beef. \n#Person2#: How many pounds do you need? \n#Person1#: I would like four pounds of ground beef. \n#Person2#: What kind of ground beef do you need? \n#Person1#: I would like the extra lean. \n#Person2#: Let me go and get that for you. \n#Person1#: Thank you very much. \n#Person2#: No problem. I'll wrap it up for you now. \n#Person1#: I appreciate that. ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buy four pounds of the extra-lean ground beef.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3407","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe that Anthony is finally getting married! \n#Person2#: Yeah well it's about time! He's been living with his parents for 40 years! \n#Person1#: Don't be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful! \n#Person2#: Who are those kids walking down the aisle? \n#Person1#: That's the flower girl and the ring bearer. I'm pretty sure they're the groom's niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute! \n#Person2#: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I'm starving. I hope the food's good at the reception. \n#Person1#: That's all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride's coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what's she doing? Where's she going? \n#Person2#: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled? ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about how cute the children at the wedding are and how gorgeous the bride is, but #Person2# only cares about the food.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_3408","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Is your company advertising for administrative assistant on the newspapers? \n#Person2#: Well, Administrative assistant with shorthand and typing skills are badly needed here. \n#Person1#: First I want to check about the availability and see if you could give me more information. \n#Person2#: The position calls for a person with some working experience. We must be able to benefit from your analytical and interpersonal skills. Can you deliver your resume to us first? \n#Person1#: Of course. I will deliver my resume to you in minutes' time. I hope you will consider my application and I shall appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience. \n#Person2#: OK. I will call you soon. Bye now. \n#Person1#: Bye. ","summary":"#Person1# phones to inquire about the job. #Person2# answers that the position needs someone with experience and skills. #Person1# will deliver #Person1#'s resume soon.","topic":"job inquiry"}
{"fname":"train_3409","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you been feeling OK lately? \n#Person2#: My coach wants you to check my blood pressure. \n#Person1#: Has anyone ever told you that you had high blood pressure? \n#Person2#: I don't have any symptoms of high blood pressure. \n#Person1#: People with high blood pressure seldom know they have it, which is why we call it the silent killer. \n#Person2#: What test do you do for high blood pressure? \n#Person1#: We will pump air into this cuff to get a reading. \n#Person2#: When you get the reading, what information does it give you? \n#Person1#: It tells me how hard your heart pumps blood and how much your arteries relax at rest. \n#Person2#: I am hoping that this test goes well for me. ","summary":"#Person2# comes to check #Person2#'s blood pressure. #Person1# introduces the procedure of the check to #Person2#.","topic":"blood pressure check"}
{"fname":"train_3410","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Asha, is your mother feeling any better?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid not. She's very homesick. She misses her family and friends back in India.\n#Person1#: Do you think she will ever move back to India?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. It's very difficult for her, because my father and my sisters all live here in Florida. So she doesn't want to leave us.\n#Person1#: Does she ever go to visit her family in India?\n#Person2#: She goes back once a year to visit her family and old friends. But, when she's in India, she misses her family in the United States.\n#Person1#: It must be very hard for her to always be torn between 2 places.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. And she's always telling us not to forget our Indian culture. So next year, my sisters and I are planning on traveling to India with her for a few months, so that we can all experience the culture together.\n#Person1#: I think that's a wonderful idea. She'll be so happy.","summary":"#Person1# inquires about Asha's mother. Asha tells #Person1# her mother's homesick and torn between America and India. Asha will accompany her back to India next year for a few months.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_3411","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, everyone. On tonight's program, we have Janet Stott from a travel agency, who's going to talk about visiting the UK. Welcome to the program, Janet. First, telephones. Most people will probably want to phone home sometime during their stay in the UK.\n#Person2#: Well, there aren't many red phone boxes left these days. Nowadays, some phone boxes in big cities are like mini Internet cafes, you can phone or e-mail from them. Here is a good tip, phone after 6:00 o'clock PM, calls are cheaper in the evenings until 8:00 o'clock in the morning.\n#Person1#: Really? OK, now on to hotels. Hotels are expensive in Britain, aren't they?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. But you can always find a cheaper youth hostel. Look for hostels with a YHA sign they're usually clean and comfortable.\n#Person1#: That's true.","summary":"#Person1# asks Janet Stottto to talk about visiting the UK. Janet says the phone boxes are like mini Internet cafes and youth hostels are cheap.","topic":"program"}
{"fname":"train_3412","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find dresses for teenagers?\n#Person2#: Yes, there on the left next to the purses, but don't you think you should look for something uh a bit more mature?\n#Person1#: Oh no it's not for me, I'm looking for a present for my niece. She's turning 16 next week and she's having a big party.\n#Person2#: Oh, I remember when my daughter was that age, she's about to graduate college now.\n#Person1#: How wonderful. Yeah, Elizabeth is looking at schools right now, will probably take her on a tour of the East Coast colleges sometime in the fall. She lives with my brother and his wife in Oregon.\n#Person2#: There are some schools there that offer good programs, but they probably don't get the scenery like we do here on the East Coast. I've always like seeing the seasons change. I went to the university of Pennsylvania. What about you?\n#Person1#: I went to Brown University.\n#Person2#: Great. So where does your niece want to go to school?\n#Person1#: Oh, I think Harvard, Yale and the University of Chicago are her top three choices.\n#Person2#: Well, those are all fantastic schools with a long history, but I think it's a good idea to take her to see all those places up close. And in person you can't get a sense of a college until you set would on campus.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more. Well, I'd better get back to my shopping.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about where to buy dresses for teenagers. They start to talk about children and schools. #Person2# went to the University of Pennsylvania, and #Person1# went to Brown University. #Person1# says Elizabeth is looking at schools for #Person1#'s niece and #Person2# suggests taking her to visit the schools.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3413","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor Jones, you're a well-known professor of mathematics at the City College. May I ask you a few questions about your favorite hobby?\n#Person2#: Sure, I like collecting coins the most.\n#Person1#: How long have you been collecting coins?\n#Person2#: Since I was 12 years old when my uncle gave me a book with spaces to put coins into.\n#Person1#: How did your interest grow?\n#Person2#: I finished that book one year later and continued to search for rare and old ones.\n#Person1#: Where do you find your coins?\n#Person2#: Sometimes I get them from a small shops but I usually buy them from other People who collect coins.\n#Person1#: You seem very proud of your hobby.\n#Person2#: Of course, I often show my friends the coins I collect, it's a lot of fun I think.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your time, professor Jones. I think People will like reading about your hobby.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Professor Jones on Professor Jones's favorite hobby. Jones likes collecting coins from the age of 12 and often buys coins from other collectors. Jones is proud of his hobby.","topic":"hobby interview"}
{"fname":"train_3414","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please help yourself at your dishes. I hope you ' ll enjoy what you ' Ve got.\n#Person2#: It suits my taste. You are really a good cook.\n#Person1#: Would you like to try my special recipe?\n#Person2#: Wow, let me try. It tastes nice. How did you make it?\n#Person1#: It ' s as easy as pie. I always follow recipes.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to try #Person1#'s special recipe which #Person2# thinks nice.","topic":"special recipe"}
{"fname":"train_3415","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's time for bed.\n#Person2#: I'm not ready to go to sleep. I'm not tired.\n#Person1#: It's quite late, and you have an early day tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I'm not going to be able to fall asleep.\n#Person1#: Why don't you try counting sheep?\n#Person2#: I've tried that before. It really doesn't work.\n#Person1#: That's beside the point, you still need to go to bed.\n#Person2#: Why can't I just stay up until I fall asleep?\n#Person1#: If I let you do that, then you're just going to be up all night.\n#Person2#: I promise I'll go to sleep soon.\n#Person1#: No, you're going to sleep now, so good night.\n#Person2#: See you in the morning.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't want to sleep but #Person1# insists on #Person2#'s going to bed because #Person2# has an early day tomorrow.","topic":"go to sleep"}
{"fname":"train_3416","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Thomas. Could you spare a minute?\n#Person2#: What do you need?\n#Person1#: I need to talk to you about that new driver you ' Ve hired. I think I am going to have some problems working with him.\n#Person2#: He seems to be quite qualified. If it is a personal problem I preferred if you would work out between yourselves.","summary":"#Person1# has some problems working with the new driver. Mr. Thomas prefers they work out between themselves.","topic":"new driver"}
{"fname":"train_3417","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think this spring is a good time for us to start looking.\n#Person2#: We should plan to move out of here before July. I'm tired of living in apartments.\n#Person1#: I know, dear. I am too. But we've just been too busy to look for a house.\n#Person2#: We need to find a good realtor.\n#Person1#: Not necessarily. If we use a realtor to find a house, it will be more expensive.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Realtors always get a commission.If the realtor helps us find something, we have to pay him.\n#Person2#: But doesn't a realtor help with the contract? I thought they take care of all the legal troubles.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's often true. But you have to pay them.\n#Person2#: I still think we should have a realtor.We ' re new in this country. We don't know all the laws of buying a house.And also, the realtor will inspect the house.He can tell us if the house has\n#Person1#: Of course we need a home inspector.But we can hire an inspector on our own.And as for the legal problems, I have friends. They can help us.\n#Person2#: So how can we find a house if we don't have a realtor?\n#Person1#: It takes a little more time. We have to check the ads in the paper.Probably also there are special real estate magazines with ads.Then we have to drive to the homes and look at them.\n#Person2#: And doesn't the person selling the house have a realtor?\n#Person1#: Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. It's best to find someone who is selling by themselves.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Because if the seller has a realtor, their price will be higher.He will have to pay a commission to the realtor.\n#Person2#: Hmm. It all sounds very complicated.\n#Person1#: It is. But buying a house is very important. So it takes time.That ' s why we haven't done it yet. It's very troublesome.\n#Person2#: I want to look in the papers today. Maybe we can see something we like.\n#Person1#: Alright. I'll buy a newspaper when I go to the drug store.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are too busy to look for a house. #Person2# advises to find a good realtor but #Person1# thinks they just need a home inspector because #Person2#'s friends can help with the legal problems. #Person2# prefers finding someone who's selling the house by themselves which saves some money.","topic":"look for house"}
{"fname":"train_3418","dialogue":"#Person1#: ... so, I said, let ' s take a break. And since that night, I ' Ve been waiting for him to call, but I still haven ' t heard from him. You don ' t think he ' s seeing someone else, do you?\n#Person2#: Come on, don ' t be so dramatic! I ' m sure everything is going to work out just fine.\n#Person1#: You think so? Oh, no! How can he do this to me? I ' m sure he ' s cheating on me! Why else wouldn ' t he call?\n#Person2#: But, you two are on a break. Theoretically he can do whatever he likes.\n#Person1#: He ' s the love of my life! I ' Ve really messed this up.\n#Person2#: Come on, hon. Pull yourself together. It ' s going to be alright.\n#Person1#: But I... I still love him! And it ' s all my fault! I can ' t believe how immature and selfish I was being. I mean, he is a firefighter, it ' s not like he can just leave someone in a burning building and meet me for dinner. I ' Ve totally messed this up!\n#Person2#: You know what, Veronica, I think you should make the first step. I ' m sure he ' ll forgive you...\n#Person1#: No, this is not gonna happen! I... I ' Ve ruined everything...\n#Person2#: do you hear something?","summary":"Veronica feels regretful that she broke up with her boyfriend. She thinks she was being immature and selfish and she still loves him. #Person2# advises Veronica to apologize first.","topic":"break up"}
{"fname":"train_3419","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ah! It hurts. Don't touch it.\n#Person2#: What part hurts?\n#Person1#: The shoulder.\n#Person2#: Well, maybe you broke it. But what I'm worried about is this cut.\n#Person1#: It's not a cut. It's a gash! It's bigger than a cut! Ah! I need a doctor.\n#Person2#: C'mon. Just don't move.\n#Person1#: I'm bleeding too much.\n#Person2#: We don't have a decent First Aid Kit, do we?\n#Person1#: Yes. My bike has one under the seat. Get it, quick!\n#Person2#: There's some tape, iodine, and cloth bandages. I don't think the cloth bandages can stop the bleeding. What we need is a tourniquet.\n#Person1#: Wrap a few loops of the bandages around my upper arm, then twist. That will work as a tourniquet. After that, you can cut more of the bandages to cover the wound.\n#Person2#: Good plan. Let me put some iodine on the cut.\n#Person1#: No, forget that! Do the tourniquet first. I'm losing too much blood.\n#Person2#: Alright, alright. How did you cut this so bad?","summary":"#Person1#'s got a gash in the shoulder and gives #Person2# instructions about how to make a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.","topic":"stop bleeding"}
{"fname":"train_3420","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need a room for a few days.\n#Person2#: That won't be a problem. Could you please tell me your name?\n#Person1#: John Sandals. That's S A N D A L S.\n#Person2#: Sir, I'm Michelle, and I run the front desk. Please tell me the days you'll be here.\n#Person1#: I'll be there in April Friday through Monday, the 14th through the 17th.\n#Person2#: We recently changed many things here, sir, including our prices. Do you mind, sir?\n#Person1#: Possibly. What's the actual price?\n#Person2#: The price will be $ 308 a night.\n#Person1#: $ 308! That's not bad.\n#Person2#: Very good. Now, Mr. Sandals, about the room, smoking or nonsmoking?\n#Person1#: Nonsmoking, definitely!\n#Person2#: Most of our clients prefer nonsmoking. Now, does a queen sound okay?\n#Person1#: Yes, that'll be just fine.\n#Person2#: One more second, sir. Your reservation is now verified, so all I need is your phone number.\n#Person1#: It's 626-555-1739.\n#Person2#: Let me repeat that 626-555-1739. Okay, sir, we look forward to seeing you in April!","summary":"John Sandals makes a reservation for a nonsmoking room for several days with Michelle's assistance.","topic":"reserve a room"}
{"fname":"train_3421","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Smith. I'm Dr. Hawkins. Why are you here today?\n#Person2#: I thought it would be a good idea to get a check-up.\n#Person1#: Yes, well you haven't had one for. . . five years. You should have one every year.\n#Person2#: I know. I figure as long as there's nothing wrong, why go see the doctor?\n#Person1#: Well, the best way to avoid serious illnesses is to find out about them early. So, try to come at least once a year for your own good.\n#Person2#: O. K.\n#Person1#: Let me see here. Your eyes and ears look fine. Take a deep breath, please. Do you smoke, Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and heart disease, you know. You really should quit.\n#Person2#: I'Ve tried a hundred times, but I just can't seem to kick the habit.\n#Person1#: Well, we have classes and some medications that might help. I'll give you more information before you leave.\n#Person2#: O. K. , thanks, doctor.","summary":"Mr. Smith comes to have a check-up. Dr. Hawkins advises him to have one every year and recommends classes and some medications to help him quit smoking.","topic":"checking-up"}
{"fname":"train_3422","dialogue":"#Person1#: Stop running around in front of the TV, will you? Why don't you just sit and watch?\n#Person2#: I've tried, but I can't stand the bald man talking so loudly in the program.\n#Person1#: Then stay away. Nobody's keeping you from doing that.\n#Person2#: Don't be so irritable. I just don't understand the program, that's all.\n#Person1#: All right, I will explain it to you later on. Now scram.\n#Person2#: Ok. I will wait until you have had your fun, if that's what you want.\n#Person1#: That's exactly what I want, thank you.","summary":"#Person2#'s running around in front of the TV, leaving #Person1# irritated. #Person2#'ll wait until #Person1# finishes watching.","topic":"watch TV"}
{"fname":"train_3423","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think what I did to Elvin was out of line?\n#Person2#: You could have tried to explain to him about the new programmers.\n#Person1#: Elvin doesn't want any programming help. He wants all the glory for himself.\n#Person2#: You might be right. He does think pretty highly of himself.\n#Person1#: Did you hear the names he was calling me?\n#Person2#: I heard. But did you have to tear out his nose ring?","summary":"#Person1# and Elvin had a fight. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the justice of this event.","topic":"fight"}
{"fname":"train_3424","dialogue":"#Person1#: When do children start school in your country?\n#Person2#: Normally at six. Before that, they spend several years in the kindergarten or pre-school education center.\n#Person1#: But thats only in the cities, isnt it?\n#Person2#: Right. In the countryside, things are more complicated.\n#Person1#: Can kids in the countryside get equally good benefits and education like those in the cities?\n#Person2#: It depends. In some poor, underdeveloped areas, children's education is a problem. Many kids cannot afford to go to school.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about children's education in the city and in underdeveloped areas in #Person2#'s country.","topic":"school"}
{"fname":"train_3425","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next please! Hello sir, may I see your passport please?\n#Person2#: Yes, here you go.\n#Person1#: Will you be checking any bags today.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to check three pieces.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. Airline policy allows only two pieces of checked luggage, at twenty kilograms each, plus one piece of carry-on luggage. I will have to charge you extra for the additional suitcase.\n#Person2#: What? Why! I am taking an intercontinental flight! I'm flying sixteen thousand CMS! How am I supposed to only take two, twenty kilo bags? That's absurd!\n#Person1#: I am sorry, sir, there's nothing I can do. You cannot board the flight with that large bag either. Carry - on bags must fit in the over-head compartment or under your seat. That bag is clearly too big.\n#Person2#: Now I see. You charge next to nothing for an international ticket, but when it comes to charging for any other small thing, you charge an arm and a leg! So tell me, miss, how much will I have to pay for all of this.\n#Person1#: Let's see. . . six hundred and twenty-five US dollars.\n#Person2#: That's more than my round-trip ticket!","summary":"#Person2# wants to check three pieces of bags but #Person1# tells #Person2# only two pieces are allowed so the additional suitcase must be charged, which will cost more than #Person2#'s round-trip ticket. #Person2# gets enraged.","topic":"airline policy"}
{"fname":"train_3426","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, wait! I've sprained my ankle.\n#Person2#: Oh, my god, are you OK?\n#Person1#: Of course not!\n#Person2#: Come on, sit down, and let me have a look.\n#Person1#: The pain is killing me.\n#Person2#: I told you to wear running shoes. But you don't listen.\n#Person1#: I thought leather shoes will do just as well.\n#Person2#: Hold on, don't move, I will take care of that.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I will get some ice, and put it on your ankle. How does that feel?\n#Person1#: God! It's freezing!\n#Person2#: Be brave. Don't worry. You will be able to walk soon.","summary":"#Person1#'s sprained an ankle. #Person2# gets some ice and puts it on #Person1#'s ankle.","topic":"sprain an ankle"}
{"fname":"train_3427","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Is there any body here?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I've finished up all my water. I would kill for a sip of water.\n#Person2#: Sure, come on in.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. Are you here alone?\n#Person2#: My father and sister are out to photographing. What about you?\n#Person1#: I'm a back-packer from America.\n#Person2#: What is a back-packer?\n#Person1#: It means a hiker who loves traveling around the world.\n#Person2#: Cool. You must have been to a lot of places.\n#Person1#: Yes, actually almost half of all the countries over the world. I love traveling places.\n#Person2#: So cool. I want to be a back-packer when I grow up.\n#Person1#: You can do it. But do work hard on your English to make it easier.\n#Person2#: I'll try my best.","summary":"#Person1#, a back-packer from America, knocks upon #Person2#'s door for some water. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s cool and wants to be a back-packer in the future.","topic":"back-packer"}
{"fname":"train_3428","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy birthday, Ann. Many happy returns of the day! Here is a present for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Peter. Come into the dining room. We are going to cut the cake soon.\n#Person1#: Ok, who is that girl?\n#Person2#: That's Cathy. She is pretty, isn't she? She likes dancing. Ask her to dance.\n#Person1#: Well, I don't know.\n#Person2#: Don't be afraid. She isn't going to bite you.\n#Person1#: Who is afraid? I am not afraid.","summary":"Peter seems interested in Cathy at Ann's birthday party so Ann encourages Peter to invite Cathy to dance.","topic":"dance"}
{"fname":"train_3429","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, could you help me find a place where I could buy some lunch?\n#Person2#: Sure! What kind of food would you like?\n#Person1#: I was thinking of pizza or something else Italian, maybe.\n#Person2#: I know the perfect place!\n#Person1#: Good! Where is it?\n#Person2#: It's right past that last building on the left. Do you want me to go with you?\n#Person1#: That would be great.\n#Person2#: Glad you asked me to join you. This will be fun!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for recommendations about where to buy Italian food. #Person2# tells #Person1# a place and offers to go with #Person1#.","topic":"buy Italian food"}
{"fname":"train_3430","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, I want to learn how to drive this summer vacation.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You'd better hurry up before they've filled all classes. Many people are learning how to drive now.\n#Person1#: I will get registered now at once. Do you know any training schools?\n#Person2#: I am not sure. You can search for them on the Internet.\n#Person1#: OK. look, I've typed driver schools, and there are so many results coming out.\n#Person2#: Let me see. teetee Training School, summer program, 3, 000 Yuan, learn how to drive within one month, and get driver's license within three months.\n#Person1#: 3, 000 Yuan is a little bit steep.\n#Person2#: I think so. Let's see the next one, 3, 500 Yuan, summer program. Forget it.\n#Person1#: I've heard that the Ideal Life School is famous. They offer many programs and there are many classes available. The charge is also fair.\n#Person2#: Search on the Internet then, see if we can find something more about it.\n#Person1#: Ah, got it. Ideal Life School, programs\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Let's check out some other schools.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person1#'s dad wants to learn to drive this summer vacation. Then, #Person1# and #Person1#'s dad begin to search for training schools on the internet.","topic":"drivers' training school"}
{"fname":"train_3431","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh man! I'Ve been starving myself for days now and I haven't lost an ounce!\n#Person2#: Are you trying to lose weight?\n#Person1#: Yeah, my friend is getting married next month and I'm supposed to be a bridesmaid. I have to fit into my dress and look nice for her wedding, but I haven't lost any weight! Look at these love handles.\n#Person2#: You don't have to starve yourself to lose weight. I think that's where you're going wrong.\n#Person1#: Why? If I eat less, then my body will start eating away at my fat reserves, right?\n#Person2#: Not really. You should try to not eat foods high in calories, salts or saturated fats. Stay away from oily food and artificial flavors.\n#Person1#: So you are saying that I should eat, but I should just watch what I eat?\n#Person2#: Yes! You can also try to reduce your intake of carbohydrates and foods that are high in cholesterol. You can have steamed veggies or increase your protein intake found in chicken or fish.\n#Person1#: If I do all this do you think I can lose twenty pounds in four weeks?\n#Person2#: Don't count on it.","summary":"#Person1#'s starving to fit into a dress for a friend's wedding. #Person2# thinks starving is wrong and offers suggestions about losing weight.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_3432","dialogue":"#Person1#: How have you been?\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you.\n#Person1#: And how's everyone in your family?\n#Person2#: Very well, thank you. I'm meeting my wife and daughter for lunch at 12:00, would you care to join us?\n#Person1#: I'd love to but I'm afraid I can't. I'Ve already got a lunch engagement.","summary":"#Person2# invites #Person1# to lunch but #Person1# already has an engagement.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3433","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard there is a big yard sale at weeks this saturday morning, i will go there to see if there is some nice clothes, do you want to go with me?\n#Person2#: Well, i want to go to the university flea market, they got times of books, DVDs, and a lot of nice clothing, too.\n#Person1#: How about we go to the yard sale first and then to the university flea market?\n#Person2#: Good idea, let's shop to we drop!","summary":"#Person1# wants to go to a yard sale while #Person2# prefers a university flea market, then they decide to go both.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3434","dialogue":"#Person1#: what are your strong points?\n#Person2#: well, I'm very good with people. I'm honorable. I work hard. I work well under pressure. And I'm patient.\n#Person1#: what kind of people do you like to work with?\n#Person2#: I like a person who works hard. I don't like lazy people.\n#Person1#: what's your greatest strength?\n#Person2#: well, this is a challenging question. I suppose I would say that I'm a quick learner.\n#Person1#: so, you're smart.\n#Person2#: I think so. I think that I am good at what I do.\n#Person1#: what do you consider your weakness?\n#Person2#: I'm not good at speaking in public. I feel uncomfortable when I speak in public.\n#Person1#: that's not a problem. It's unnecessary for this position.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s strong points, greatest strengths, and weaknesses.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3435","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Robert, that's a nice shirt you are wearing. Where did you get it?\n#Person2#: Thanks, I like it too. I bought it at the nearby department store.\n#Person1#: That's nice. Do you know you can get one at the wholesale market near the zoo for a much lower price?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I know that. But at those places. the prices they ask you are ridiculously high, and if you don't bargain hard, you will get ripped-off.\n#Person1#: True, learning how to haggle the price is one of the things people have to pick up when they come to China for the first time.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but personally I hate bargaining. If I bargain, I might come to a lower price. But I will never know the true price of what I am buying, and I'll always have the feeling that I am over charged at those places.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I have the same feeling. Also there is another thing that bothers me the quality. Things in a department store are usually quality-guaranteed. But at a wholesale market, you never know whether what you are buying are of good quality or not.\n#Person2#: That's why I like department stores more. Shopping at a wholesale market like the locals is one of the few things I am unable to grow accustomed to.\n#Person1#: I understand. While it's always good to follow the local customs, I guess there are exceptions.","summary":"#Person1# suggests Robert to shop at wholesale markets for a much lower price, but Robert prefers shopping at department stores where the quality can be guaranteed. He tends to be ripped-off at wholesale markets because he hates bargaining.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_3436","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Betty. Since you'Ve done well during the probation period, we decided to employ you formally. And now we need to sign the formal agreement.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much, Mr. Smith. I am very happy that I'll be a member of your team. May I see the agreement first?\n#Person1#: Of course. If you have any questions, just bring them out.\n#Person2#: OK, thank you. Well, I find that the salary level in this agreement is not like what you have said in the interview. Can you give me some explanations?\n#Person1#: Well, it's like this, during your first year, you will enjoy this salary level, a year later, we'll increase your salary by 20 %.\n#Person2#: Can we add up this item to the agreement?\n#Person1#: Yes, maybe the personnel department made some mistakes in making the agreement. Do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. Shall we sign the agreement now?\n#Person1#: Yes, welcome to our company. I hope we can cooperate happily.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'll work hard.","summary":"Betty finds the salary rate in the agreement is different from what Mr. Smith said in the interview. Mr. Smith explains and will modify it, then Betty's willing to sign the agreement.","topic":"sign an agreement"}
{"fname":"train_3437","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, could you come to my office? I need to talk to you.\n#Person2#: Sure. I'll be there as soon as I finish this document.\n#Person1#: No. Come here right now.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to say that we have to let you go, John.\n#Person1#: Why? I work very hard.\n#Person2#: Well, you're working very hard but not efficiently. And you don't work well with other employees.\n#Person1#: Well, some of those other guys are not the same kind I'd like to communicate with, but if that's important to you. I'll try to get along with them.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid it's too late. We are downsizing our workforce and you'll have to go.\n#Person1#: It's unfair.\n#Person2#: We can give you the option of residing rather than being fired, because it will look better on your resume when you apply for another job if you resign.\n#Person1#: OK. I need to think about that for a while.\n#Person2#: All right, but let me know your decision before the end of the day.","summary":"John is fired because he isn't efficient and doesn't get along well with other employees. #Person2# asks John to think of residing because it's good for him to look for another job.","topic":"get fired"}
{"fname":"train_3438","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, What's for lunch?\n#Person2#: I don't know. What do you want to eat?\n#Person1#: I was thinking of pizza.\n#Person2#: That's what I ate yesterday.\n#Person1#: Well, what do you want to eat?\n#Person2#: I wouldn't mind a burger.\n#Person1#: I ate a burger just the other day.\n#Person2#: We're going to have to compromise.\n#Person1#: You could always get a burger, and I can get a pizza.\n#Person2#: Sounds good to me.\n#Person1#: Where can we go to get both?\n#Person2#: We can get both at the cafeteria.","summary":"#Person1# wants pizza while #Person2# wants a burger, so they decide to eat at a cafeteria where they can get both.","topic":"have lunch"}
{"fname":"train_3439","dialogue":"#Person1#: Slow down! You can't exceed the speed limits.\n#Person2#: No, I cann't. I'm in a hurry!\n#Person1#: No, you can not. It is dangerous.\n#Person2#: Shut up! Now you are in my car, you should listen to me. Or you can get off. I've told you I'm in a hurry. I don't want to waste time on the road.\n#Person1#: No. You shouldn't drive like that.","summary":"#Person2#'s speeding because #Person2#'s in a hurry, but #Person1# insists on #Person2# slowing down.","topic":"speeding"}
{"fname":"train_3440","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's start the interview with some questions. Tell me about yourself and your past experience.\n#Person2#: I have 10 years financial industry experience, working for several companies. For the past two years, I have been working in an investment banking. In addition to my analytical mindset, I have a background of solid accounting principles. I am a team player and have great communication and interpersonal skills. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments.\n#Person1#: What finance experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?\n#Person2#: My background and experience include working on a variety of projects and jobs in the financial industry. Most of my experience has been behind the scenes, doing the calculations. I want to work with clients and continue to grow and be challenged.\n#Person1#: Why did you leave your last position?\n#Person2#: I'm not finding the work as challenging as I used to. I want to find a job that is stimulating, where I can grow.\n#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?\n#Person2#: One of my strengths is my ability to be flexible. I've seen companies go through many changes in structure and management philosophy. I've had to adjust my style to the new environment several times. As far as weaknesses, I really enjoy my work, and sometimes I put in too much time. But by being aware of my tendency to overwork, I have learned to pace myself more and work less overtime.\n#Person1#: How would your boss describe you and your work style?\n#Person2#: She'd say I have a lot of initiative, I see the big picture and I do what has to be done. Second, I always meet deadlines. If I say I'm going to do something, I do it. Lastly, I have the ability to focus on what I'm working on I am not easily distracted.\n#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?\n#Person2#: I'm sure whatever you offer will be a fair amount for a person with my qualifications. Salary is not the most important factor to me. I'm looking for opportunity.\n#Person1#: Do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. What do you see as the future trends for the industry?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s past working experience. #Person2# leaves #Person2#'s last position to find a stimulating job. Then, #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s strengths and weaknesses, work style, and salary expectations.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3441","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for some blush. Do you still have some in peach rose?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, that is a beautiful color. It has been very popular blush this season. I have two left.\n#Person1#: Great, I'll take one.\n#Person2#: Have you heard about our special promotion this month? If you purchase at least 18 dollar 50 cents in any Elizabeth Arden products, you will receive this black poke with a sample of lipstick, mascara and two shades of white shadow.\n#Person1#: Wow, that sounds like a bargain. I'm running low on facial moisturizer and toner. Could you ring those up for me too along with the blush?\n#Person2#: I'd be glad to. Do you need anything else?\n#Person1#: Oh, I almost forgot. It's my mum's birthday Saturday. I need to get her some more Chanel. Could you get me the 1. 7 ounce bottle of Chanel cologne?\n#Person2#: That would be my pleasure. I'll wrap the perfume up in the gift box for you too.","summary":"#Person1# is looking for some blush and gets interested in #Person2#'s special promotion, so #Person1# also buys facial moisturizer and toner and some Chanel cologne with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3442","dialogue":"#Person1#: I enjoy the folk song and dance show very much.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you appreciate our folk music. But a live performance is much more interesting.\n#Person1#: I can't wait anymore. When does the performance start?\n#Person2#: The show starts at 7 and is over at around 10 o'clock p. m.\n#Person1#: ( After the show ) It's an excellent musical. The acting was very expressive and the songs and dancing were superb.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's had long run, but the house has always been full.\n#Person1#: What do you think of the leading actors?\n#Person2#: Personally I liked the main character. He was true to type.\n#Person1#: You are a better judge. I don't know the play well enough.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# go to watch a musical show and they both enjoy it.","topic":"musical show"}
{"fname":"train_3443","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, that terrible movie is finally over. Next time I'm picking the film, because I don't want to end up seeing a chick flick.\n#Person2#: Well you should have picked, in the end you always complain about everything.\n#Person1#: Not everything, just this film. Even the title is ridiculous. and it's so long, those are the two and a half most wasted hours of my life, so much so that I'm thinking about asking them to give me my money back.\n#Person2#: I'm thinking of taking you back home. I thought we could have a nice evening, but you're always so negative.\n#Person1#: I'm only complaining about a movie that I could have rented or bought and then thrown in the garbage.\n#Person2#: You see, that's what I'm talking about, I can't stand your sarcastic jokes anymore\n#Person1#: Next time, go with your gay friend who is more in touch with his feelings.\n#Person2#: Well he's more of a man than you are ; at least he appreciates love stories.\n#Person1#: Love stories? More like one-night-stands.\n#Person2#: Don't criticize Mario or else I'll start on those fat, drunk friends of yours ; they're no saints.\n#Person1#: My friends? Fat? What about those whales you call friends?\n#Person2#: You're unbearable ; you can walk home, I'm leaving.","summary":"#Person1# complains about the movie but #Person2#'s not happy with #Person1#'s sarcastic jokes, so #Person1# asks #Person2# to go with #Person2#'s gay friend next time. #Person2# is further infuriated and they begin to attack each other's friends.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_3444","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, we are preparing a martial arts show for the New Year's party. Would you like to join us?\n#Person2#: I'd love to! But I have never learned martial arts, and there is only a month left before the New Year.\n#Person1#: That's OK. A month is enough for you to learn the basic movements. It would be great to have you with us on the show.\n#Person2#: Sounds great! Shall I learn the actions that Jet Li did in the movies?\n#Person1#: No. You know, there are many schools and styles of kung fu. What we will perform is a set of Chinese shadow boxing.\n#Person2#: Whatever! I'm glad to learn something of Chinese kung fu. Thanks for asking me.\n#Person1#: Thank you for joining us! Now let's see some pictures and know more about kung fu.\n#Person2#: Good!","summary":"#Person1# invites Steven to prepare a set of Chinese shadow boxing for the New Year's party. Steven is willing to join.","topic":"prepare a show"}
{"fname":"train_3445","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is that?\n#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please.\n#Person1#: ( while driving ) Are you in a hurry?\n#Person2#: I have to be there before 17 00.\n#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour.\n#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time.\n#Person1#: I'll do my best.\n#Person2#: ( After arriving on time ) Here's twenty dollars.\n#Person1#: Do you have small bills?\n#Person2#: No. If you can't break it, keep the change. But can you give me a receipt?\n#Person1#: Here is your receipt. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# manages to take #Person2# to the airport before 17 00. #Person2# asks #Person1# to keep the change and asks for a receipt.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_3446","dialogue":"#Person1#: When will I get a raise?\n#Person2#: In three months or so?\n#Person1#: You said the same thing three months ago.\n#Person2#: Did I? Well. Anyway, you'll get your raise when the economy starts picking up.\n#Person1#: You mean I won't get a raise until recession ends?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I got the message. I am quitting.","summary":"#Person1#'s quitting because #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can't get a raise until the recession ends.","topic":"quit"}
{"fname":"train_3447","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. How can we be of service?\n#Person2#: I'm here to see about a Fixed Asset Loan.\n#Person1#: OK, are you already an account holder?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. But I'm not sure if I'm eligible.\n#Person1#: To find out if you are eligible for our Fixed Asset Loan, we will have to look at various aspects of your business, such as your long-term business prospects, your cash flow, your profitability, your capital structure. . .\n#Person2#: For my credit worthiness?\n#Person1#: Yes, and then other qualitative factors, such as the transparency of your business operations, your credibility and the integrity of your management.","summary":"#Person2# comes to #Person1# to find out if #Person2# is eligible for Fixed Asset Loan.","topic":"loan service"}
{"fname":"train_3448","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you plan to order?\n#Person2#: I think I'll just have a salad and a cup of tea.\n#Person1#: Is that all?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm on a diet, my doctor told me that I should lose some weight because I'm too heavy--and that's not healthy.\n#Person1#: How do you feel?\n#Person2#: I feel fine, in fact, I've never felt better. Besides, some of my old clothes would fit me if I lost about 40 pounds.\n#Person1#: How long will that take you?\n#Person2#: Well, I've just started my diet, so it may take me 6 months to get down to my proper weight.\n#Person1#: Do you plan to eat nothing but salads for 6 months?\n#Person2#: No, I'll be able to eat fruit and certain meats and milk products, but most important, I should never eat anything between meals and I should not eat anything containing sugar.\n#Person1#: Then you probably won't want to try the delicious cookies they serve here.\n#Person2#: Now that you mention it, I may have 2 or 3, I usually have 5 or 6.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'ll order a salad and a cup of tea because #Person2#'s on a diet and explains in detail about #Person2#'s dieting plan.","topic":"diet"}
{"fname":"train_3449","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steve, Can you tell me how long you've been a pub owner?\n#Person2#: Well, four years, I suppose. I've been involved with pubs off and on for ten years. I've sort of done hotel work and I've also run a restaurant pub. And now I've got what you call a good old-fashioned pub. That is, a public bar, with all the social games going with it, which is what we've always wanted to have, you know.\n#Person1#: It sounds like you've always worked in pubs. but not always in this one.\n#Person2#: No, no. I worked in quite a variety of pubs.\n#Person1#: What makes a good pub? I mean, you said, you know, it has got a good variety of things.\n#Person2#: Well, I think having the right customers to start with, selling the right beer, keeping it good, and most of all, keeping a good attitude yourself, even though you probably feel very tired. But the idea is, if you generate from your side, it's got to affect the other side, if you're getting the right customers in.\n#Person1#: Yeah I must say that's one thing that has always struck me about being a pub owner. I mean, a lot of people seem to think that it's a nice job, you know. Everybody says, 'Oh, I'd love to retire and get a country pub. ' But it seems to me that it's actually very hard work.","summary":"Steven has been a pub owner for 4 years and tells #Person1# what he thinks makes a good pub. #Person1# thinks pub owner is a very hard job.","topic":"pub owner"}
{"fname":"train_3450","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there any long rivers in Africa?\n#Person2#: Yes, for example, the River Nile is the longest fiver in the world.\n#Person1#: Is it Egypt? I hear that it used to flood large areas. What about it today?\n#Person2#: In order to control the flood and make electricity, people built the Aswan High Dam on the river.\n#Person1#: Then it is another interesting place, isn't it?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the River Nile is a long river in Africa and people built the Aswan High Dam to control the flood and make electricity.","topic":"River Nile"}
{"fname":"train_3451","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, people around the world come to America to live, work and study, so to understand America in terms of its cultural differences is very important.\n#Person2#: I couldn't agree with you more, Jack. Americans are much more assertive than most foreigners. For example, Americans begin a discussion with a focus on accomplishments and concrete facts.\n#Person1#: You're right. America is a rather individualistic society, with less social pressure to conform. So you will need to become more assertive and to speak out on your own behalf.\n#Person2#: Another aspect of American behavior is Americans are more guarded about personal space. So when you are talking to an American, don't stay too close. This personal distance is not due to body odor or bad breath, but because closeness lends a sense of intimacy that is out of proportion to the relationship at the moment.\n#Person1#: Yes. Also, try to avoid physical contact while you are speaking. Touching is a bit too intimate for casual acquaintances. So don't put your arm around their shoulder, touch their face, or hold their hand. Shaking hands when you initially meet or part is acceptable, but this is only momentary.\n#Person2#: In many cultures, eye contact is a sign of disrespect, which is not the ease in America. In fact, it is an indication of openness, honesty, and enthusiasm.","summary":"Both Jack and Peter think understanding America in terms of its cultural differences is very important. Peter thinks Americans are much more assertive and more guarded about personal space than most foreigners.","topic":"America culture"}
{"fname":"train_3452","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mark, have you been able to sell your old piano yet?\n#Person2#: Oh, you were right, just posting notices on bulletin boards at a couple of supermarkets wasn't enough. I think I have to place an advertisement in the local newspaper.","summary":"Mark tells #Person1# he'll place an advertisement in the newspaper to sell his old piano set.","topic":"sell piano"}
{"fname":"train_3453","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! That food was terrific. I can't eat another bite. Are you sure you don't want another dish? \n#Person2#: No, I'm full. My stomach isn't growling at me any more. \n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I'm so full that I can burst. Shall we go then? \n#Person2#: I'm all set. Thank you for the dinner, Jack. \n#Person1#: You are welcome. ","summary":"Jack and #Person2# are both full, then #Person2# thanks Jack for the dinner.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_3454","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to order new business cards. \n#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like? \n#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough. \n#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please? \n#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card. \n#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner. \n#Person1#: . . . Okay, that's it. Here's the form, and here's my old card to use as a model. \n#Person2#: Thank you. Your order will be ready seven days from now. \n#Person1#: I need it sooner. Let me have it in three days, okay? \n#Person2#: We can certainly give you faster turn around, but it will cost you extra. ","summary":"#Person1# orders 2000 new business cards from #Person2# as the old ones.","topic":"business card"}
{"fname":"train_3455","dialogue":"#Person1#: There's a big sale on clothes and sporting goods at Riverside Mall. \n#Person2#: Sporting goods? Is that bike Tim wanted on sale? \n#Person1#: Yeah, it's 30 percent off the regular price. \n#Person2#: Well, maybe we could get it now and hide it until his birthday. \n#Person1#: Yeah, it's a couple weeks away, and we don't have anything yet. \n#Person2#: Don't buy him underwear again. He hates that. \n#Person1#: I know, I know, but if I didn't buy it for him, he'd never buy it. \n#Person2#: See anything else we need there? \n#Person1#: Well, all shoes are 20 percent off. \n#Person2#: Shoes? You already have a closet full of shoes. \n#Person1#: I know, but another pair can't hurt. \n#Person2#: Oh, all right. I need some new shirts, too. Let's go after breakfast. ","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# will shop at Riverside Mall because there's a big sale. They plan to buy a bike for Tim's birthday.","topic":"shop"}
{"fname":"train_3456","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, can I ask you something direct? \n#Person2#: Ha! It's not like you've ever been one to beat around the bush. \n#Person1#: Fair enough. Give it to me straight. Did she bully you into this? \n#Person2#: No, seriously . . . I really want this. \n#Person1#: I tell ya, when I got the invite, it really threw me for a loop. You've done a complete 180. \n#Person2#: I know. But things have changed. I guess I've settled down. \n#Person1#: I guess so. ","summary":"#Person1#'s astonished when #Person1# got #Person2#'s invite because #Person2# has done a complete 180, but #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s settled down.","topic":"a complete change"}
{"fname":"train_3457","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Michael. \n#Person2#: Hello Todd. \n#Person1#: We're going to talk about Australia. Or your going to talk about Australia. So first of all how any people live in Australia? \n#Person2#: Australia? Oh, there's about twenty million people in Australia right now. A little bit under, but close to twenty. \n#Person1#: OK. What are the biggest cities? \n#Person2#: The biggest city? The biggest city is Sydney, then it's followed by Melbourne and then Brisbane and then I think it's Perth. But most of the big cities are on the East Coast of Australia. And Perth is on the west coast, but sort of of out there by itself. \n#Person1#: OK. Um, if you had to live in one place where would you live? \n#Person2#: I like Brisbane. I had my teenage years in Brisbane, growing up in Brisbane, um or maybe Sidney because it is a big city, but Brisbane has got the gold coast and the sunshine. \n#Person1#: Oh, nice. Actually, what is the capital city of Australia? \n#Person2#: Ah, Canberra is the capital city. But is not the biggest city. Sydney is the biggest city. Canberra was made sort of by the politicians so Sydney wouldn't get to crowded. It's a separate territory. ","summary":"Michael tells Todd about Australia. He introduces the population, the biggest cities, and the capital city of Australia.","topic":"Australia"}
{"fname":"train_3458","dialogue":"#Person1#: Kathy! How are you? It's been ages! What are you doing these days? \n#Person2#: I just opened my own restaurant. I'm also head chef. \n#Person1#: You're kidding! You've always hated cooking! \n#Person2#: Well, I used to hate cooking, but now I love it. \n#Person1#: When did you change your mind? \n#Person2#: After I tried French food. Before that, I used to cook really boring things for my family. \n#Person1#: I still can't believe it! So, did you go to cooking school or something? \n#Person2#: Yeah. I went to California to study. \n#Person1#: Really? How long did you stay there? \n#Person2#: I was there between 88 and 90. \n#Person1#: And what did you do after that? \n#Person2#: Then I came back here. I worked for about three years to get some experience. ","summary":"#Person1# is surprised to know Kathy is a chef now because she used to hate cooking. Kathy then tells #Person1# her cooking study experience.","topic":"cook"}
{"fname":"train_3459","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sir, would you like some dessert now? \n#Person2#: Please show me the menu again. \n#Person1#: Here you are. sir, the chocolate cake is very delicious. \n#Person2#: No, thanks. I don't like chocolate. I'd like strawberry pie. \n#Person1#: I am afraid there is none. \n#Person2#: Then I'll have vanilla ice cream. \n#Person1#: Fine. I will bring it right away. ","summary":"#Person2# wants a strawberry pie but there's none, so he orders a vanilla ice cream.","topic":"dessert"}
{"fname":"train_3460","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bob. What time is it now?\n#Person2#: Uh, you are wearing a watch, Julia.\n#Person1#: My watch is never correct.\n#Person2#: It's six. I always have the correct time on my mobile phone.\n#Person1#: Although mobile phones aren't as convenient as watches, at least you always know the correct time.\n#Person2#: Yes, I think you should have your watch repaired. Otherwise, it's just a decoration around your wrist.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm considering getting a new one. By the way, Robin invited me for dinner at 7:00 at Osteria Mozza Restaurant. Do you know where it is?\n#Person2#: Go down the street and turn right at the second crossroads. You will find it near Starbucks across from the bank.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"Julie asks Bob what time it is and requests him to tell her the location of Osteria Mozza Restaurant.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_3461","dialogue":"#Person1#: Elizabeth, what's your question?\n#Person2#: Excuse me, could you tell me what a yard sale is?\n#Person1#: As the name suggests, it's a sale held in someones yard selling used goods.\n#Person2#: What can I get there?\n#Person1#: You can find books, records, cups and furniture. You name it and they will have it.\n#Person2#: Why do American people love to buy secondhand goods?\n#Person1#: To save money, of course. Some people even hope to find treasures there.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: Actually many westerners like other peoples' objects. Even rich people search through used goods for a treasure.\n#Person2#: I understand. Thank you, Mr. Green. You've been very helpful.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"Mr. Green tells Elizabeth what a yard sale is, what she can get there, and why Americans love buying secondhand goods.","topic":"yard sale"}
{"fname":"train_3462","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sue, do you know if they made all the teams for the new softball season?\n#Person2#: I don't think they have been. On Monday at lunchtime, Karen told me that they were going to do it this Friday.\n#Person1#: Great, that gives me 2 days to get some more people for the team.\n#Person2#: Yeah, just have them come to the meeting on Friday after work and we'll get them all signed up.\n#Person1#: Cool. I think I have at least 3 people who want to play.","summary":"#Person1#'s happy that Karen will make all the teams for the new softball season because #Person1# can have more time to get some more people for the team.","topic":"teams"}
{"fname":"train_3463","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Mary, this is Tom speaking. Would you like to watch the football game in the stadium tomorrow afternoon? I have 2 tickets, which my uncle bought last week.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful, but I have to help my mother buy some food in the afternoon. You know, my father has gone to Shanghai.\n#Person1#: Well, I think I can give you a hand if you want. I can go shopping with you tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's very kind of you, in that case, I will have enough time to do housework for my mother. Then I can watch the game in the afternoon. By the way, when will the game begin?\n#Person1#: At 2:00 PM. I will pick you up at 1:30 PM.\n#Person2#: That's great.","summary":"Tom invites Mary to watch the football game tomorrow afternoon but Mary has to go shopping. Tom offers to help her tomorrow morning so they can watch the games.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3464","dialogue":"#Person1#: What shall we do today?\n#Person2#: We'd better stay in the hotel, because the tour will begin tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Let's go out for some exercise, shall we?\n#Person2#: What an excellent idea!\n#Person1#: Shall we do some jogging?\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: I feel well now.\n#Person2#: Yes, some exercise is necessary for us.\n#Person1#: Quite right.","summary":"#Person2# at first wants to stay in the hotel. Then #Person1# suggests jogging outside. #Person2# agrees.","topic":" exercise"}
{"fname":"train_3465","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to see the man responsible for selling typewriters.\n#Person2#: My name is Steven. I'm the Sales Manager of this company.\n#Person1#: Well, look here. Ten new typewriters were delivered to my company yesterday afternoon and only five of them work properly.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry about that.\n#Person1#: Never mind being sorry, what are you going to do about it?\n#Person2#: Don't worry, we'll soon fix them.\n#Person1#: Good, I hope you'll make sure that it won't happen again.\n#Person2#: I'll certainly look into that.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# complains to the Sales Manager Steven about the break-down of five new typewriters and Steven promises to fix them soon.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_3466","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, taxi.\n#Person2#: Where to, sir?\n#Person1#: Beijing Library.\n#Person2#: Hop in, please.\n#Person1#: Is it a long ride to Beijing Library?\n#Person2#: It will take about thirty minutes because it is the rush hour.\n#Person1#: Thirty minutes, that will be all right. There are still fifty minutes to go before the library is open. Look, what are they doing on the square?\n#Person2#: It is an exhibition of Chinese jades. It is held each year. A nice collection jades of are on display and sold.\n#Person1#: Sounds great! Can you stop somewhere here for a minute? I will get some souvenirs for my friends.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# drives #Person1# to Beijing Library. #Person1# wants to stop temporarily to buy some souvenirs in the exhibition of Chinese jades.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_3467","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you get Bean's ten different good luck forwards, like that one from the Dalai Lama?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I deleted all that superstitious crap. What a waste of bandwidth!\n#Person1#: I figured I might as well send one or two of them out. Maybe my luck will get better.\n#Person2#: Do you really think the Dalai Lama sent that? I'm tired of all these forwards.\n#Person1#: It's worth a shot. Maybe we'll get some luck in thinking up something for this case.","summary":"#Person1# may send out one or two forwards from Bean to get better luck from the Dalai Lama while #Person2# believes it superstitious.","topic":"superstition"}
{"fname":"train_3468","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Smith. what's new?\n#Person2#: Nothing particular. But, ...\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I, I don't know how to explain it to you.\n#Person1#: Go ahead. It's nothing serious. We are good friends, aren't we?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. But I'm afraid I can't tell you.","summary":"#Person1# keeps asking Mr. Smith what the matter is but Mr. Smith won't tell.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3469","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to the fair now. if any one looks for me. ask them to call the fair.\n#Person2#: What is the telephone number there?\n#Person1#: 8826789 4, extension to 208\n#Person2#: When will you reach there?\n#Person1#: About ten. another thing is that I want an appointment with the customer at Changing hotel at three thirty this afternoon. please help me phone the customer so we can confirm now.\n#Person2#: What is the customer's name, and what is his room number?\n#Person1#: You can check them from the fax yesterday.\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll phone the customer right away. Do you want to pick him up at our office?\n#Person1#: No, I'll discuss the business with him at hotel.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to tell people to reach him by calling the fair and to make an appointment at Changing hotel in the afternoon.","topic":"the business arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_3470","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever shopped online?\n#Person2#: Quite often. It is very convenient, saving me a lot of time.\n#Person1#: Do you have some experiences to share with me? I want to have a try.\n#Person2#: You are asking the right person. Here are two very important tips. First, you need to visit no more than one site to find the best products and prices. I can recommend you some online merchants. Second, write your mail address correctly. Otherwise, you can't receive your delivery in time.\n#Person1#: What about the registration procedure? Is that complicated?\n#Person2#: Not at all. You just need to provide your name, address, e-mail address, phone number and bank or credit card information. I will help you with that.\n#Person1#: It is so nice of you.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# some tips about online shopping and introduces the registration procedure.","topic":"online shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3471","dialogue":"#Person1#: Actually, I was wondering what we should do if either one of us would like to terminate the contract?\n#Person2#: Well, as a rule, the contract will become void automatically, if both sides do not agree to renew it when time comes.\n#Person1#: I got it, but nevertheless. what I was saying just now was that how to terminate the contract before its term's up?\n#Person2#: Oh, I am sorry. I misunderstood. Well, in that case, the contract can be canceled with a 2 month's notice. What do you say?\n#Person1#: That sounds perfect for us.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the rules of terminating their contract.","topic":"contract termination"}
{"fname":"train_3472","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Jones!\n#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Bell!\n#Person1#: Nice to see you again.\n#Person2#: Nice to see you too. It's been a long time.\n#Person1#: How is everything?\n#Person2#: Just fine, and you?\n#Person1#: Quite well, thank you.\n#Person2#: Did you drive yourself to the airport?\n#Person1#: No, I was driven by my husband.\n#Person2#: Did someone meet you at the airport here?\n#Person1#: Yes, thanks.\n#Person2#: Is this where we'll be holding the meeting?\n#Person1#: No, the meeting will be held on the fourth floor.","summary":"Miss Bell and Mr. Jones come to attend a meeting and greet each other.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_3473","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am thinking about inviting you to a dinner. When would you have time? And what kind of food do you fancy?\n#Person2#: That would be great. I am really in the mood for a spicy hotpot. Any special reason for the invitation?\n#Person1#: To thank you for helping me at work last week. If you would not have been so kind, I would not have been able to pick my parents from the airport. You really did me a big favor. Thank you so much.\n#Person2#: It was my pleasure. How about this evening? I feel very hungry now.\n#Person1#: Fine, I know a good hotpot place in the downtown area, food there is pretty spicy too. Shall we try that one?\n#Person2#: Ok with me. You are the boss. I will meet you downstairs after work.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner tonight to thank #Person2# for doing #Person1# a big favor last week.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3474","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack I hear you have a chance to go to college without taking a test. Is that right?\n#Person2#: The news goes so fast. Ah, yes, I haven't decided yet.\n#Person1#: Don't hesitate. That's a very famous university which a lot of students are longing to attain.\n#Person2#: Maybe you are right. But the major is not fit for me. I like architecture more than computers.\n#Person1#: But this chance is really precious.\n#Person2#: Well, I know. So I am thinking now.\n#Person1#: I hope you can make a clever choice. Anyway, the opportunities around you are not that By.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your kindness. I will think about it carefully.","summary":"#Person1# encourages Jack to take the opportunity of entering college without taking a test while Jack hesitates because the major is not fit for him.","topic":"enter the college"}
{"fname":"train_3475","dialogue":"#Person1#: Michael Johnson doesn't look graceful, but he sure is powerful.\n#Person2#: If I were on as many steroids as he was, I think I'd be powerful, too.\n#Person1#: What are you talking about? ! He's passed every drug test he's taken!\n#Person2#: Those drug tests don't mean anything! He probably took some other drugs to mask the steroids.\n#Person1#: Just because Ben Johnson was juiced up doesn't mean all athletes are.\n#Person2#: OK, OK. I'm feeling a little dehydrated. Let's get something to drink.","summary":"#Person2# attributes Michael Johnson's power to steroids while #Person1# thinks he is innocent.","topic":"athletes and drugs"}
{"fname":"train_3476","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking forward to relaxing this coming weekend.\n#Person2#: I hope that I can finally find free time too. I'Ve been so busy at work recently.\n#Person1#: How might you spend the weekend.\n#Person2#: I hope to do a little gardening. I find it very relaxing.\n#Person1#: I might do that too. I hope the weather is nice. I could go and play some golf.\n#Person2#: I heard that the weather should be good. There's a possibility of a shower, but it's not very likely.\n#Person1#: Hopefully, we'll both have relaxing weekends.\n#Person2#: Of course, something could come up and stop that wish coming true.\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, there's always the possibility of some urgent work requiring our attention.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are planning a relaxing weekend if they both have time.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_3477","dialogue":"#Person1#: what kinds of tv programmes do you enjoy watching?\n#Person2#: I like current affairs programmes and documentaries, especially wildlife ones. How about you?\n#Person1#: I like those kinds of programmes too. They're very informative. I think that many people underrate the education value of tv.\n#Person2#: I agree. People often criticize tv for showing too much sex and violence.\n#Person1#: yeah. And that's so funny because most people prefer watching sex and violence to watching something more educational!\n#Person2#: right. You can't blame the tv stations for showing popular kinds of programmes. They need to make money from advertisements shown during and between programmes.\n#Person1#: in my country, there's a time limit on the advertisements that can be shown. I think it's about six minutes per hour.\n#Person2#: that's great idea. But don't the tv station lose a lot of money because of that?\n#Person1#: no. they don't. they simply charge higher prices at peak times. Is there no limit on the amount of advertisements that can be shown on tv in your country?\n#Person2#: not as far as I know. We have so many advertisements. the interruptions are unbearable sometimes! That's one reason that many people prefer satellite or cable tv, where you pay a fixed amount each mo\n#Person1#: some people have satellite and cable tv in my country, but people don't seem to keen to pay for their tv programmes. Besides, the terrestrial channels offer a good range of programmes.\n#Person2#: well, there's a wildlife documentary on tv in a few minutes. Shall we?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the educational value of TV programmes. Then they talk about the time limit on the advertisements and satellite and cable TV in their own country.","topic":"television"}
{"fname":"train_3478","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is your lady beautiful? Since I came here from the country, I've not seen her close. Tell me, is she beautiful?\n#Person2#: Thomas, if I could write with the beauty in her eyes, I was born to look in them and know myself.\n#Person1#: And, her lips?\n#Person2#: Her lips? The early morning rose would wither on the branch if it could feel envy.\n#Person1#: And her voice like a lark's song?\n#Person2#: Deeper, softer, none of your twittering larks. I would banish nightingales from her garden before they interrupted her song.\n#Person1#: Oh, she sings too?\n#Person2#: Constantly. Without doubt, and plays the lute. She has a natural ear.","summary":"#Person2# praises his lady's appearance, voice, and musical talent in a poetic way to Thomas.","topic":"a beautiful lady"}
{"fname":"train_3479","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi. Last month, our company, Turner Interiors of Beijing, ordered some documents under our new L \/ C. What I want to do is check and see if the documents have arrived yet.\n#Person1#: Let me find that on my screen. . . yes, the L \/ C is right here. I'm sorry ; the documents don't seem to be here yet.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear. When do you think they will arrive?\n#Person1#: It should be around 5 working days, but different cases take different times. Sorry I can't be more precise.","summary":"#Person2# checks the arrival of #Person2#'s company's documents with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"check the delivery"}
{"fname":"train_3480","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm checking out now. Can I have my bill, please?\n#Person2#: Sure. What's your room number, sir?\n#Person1#: It's 8736. Here is my key card.\n#Person2#: A minute, please. It's 6212 yuan all together. Tax included.\n#Person1#: Can I pay with traveler's check?\n#Person2#: Sure. Can I have your passport, please?\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Are you satisfied with your stay here with us, sir?\n#Person1#: Very much. The room is cozy and the service is jolly good. By the way, could you deliver my luggage to the airport in advance?\n#Person2#: Sure. It will be taken care of, sir. Which flight do you take?\n#Person1#: Flight 17. And my luggage should be delivered there by 4 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Got it, sir. It'd be great to see you again, sir.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# checks out with #Person2#'s assistance. He says he's satisfied with his stay and asks to deliver his luggage to the airport in advance.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_3481","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to return these slacks.\n#Person1#: Alright. Do you have your receipt?\n#Person2#: Yes. Here it is. I bought them last week.\n#Person1#: And why are you returning them?\n#Person2#: I bought them to go with a blouse of mine. But they don't really match.\n#Person1#: I see. Oh, wait. Ma'am, I'm sorry. These slacks were on sale.\n#Person2#: Yes, they were thirty percent off.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but we don't allow returns on sale items.\n#Person2#: I know many stores have that policy. But I have returned sale items here before.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but we usually don't do it. It is our policy.\n#Person2#: I just bought these slacks a week ago. And I am a regular customer here. Can you make an exception this time?\n#Person1#: Well. Let me talk to the manager for a moment. Madam, the manager says can do it this time.\n#Person2#: Good. I'm a regular customer here. I am glad you can make an exception for me.\n#Person1#: Please show me your receipt again.\n#Person2#: Here it is.\n#Person1#: I will have to give you store credit, Madam. If you can find something else you like in the store, you can use the credit.\n#Person2#: Store credit is okay with me. I'm sure I will find something I like. I shop here a lot.\n#Person1#: We appreciate your business, Madam.","summary":"#Person2# wants to return some slacks which were on sale and #Person1# refuses. Then #Person1# talks to the manager and agrees to make an exception for #Person2# in the way of offering store credit. #Person2# accepts.","topic":"refund"}
{"fname":"train_3482","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you say?\n#Person2#: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?\n#Person1#: Well, I feel a little tired.\n#Person2#: Come on! A little labor, much health.\n#Person1#: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.\n#Person2#: Don't take too long. It would be a shame not to take advantage of such lovely weather.\n#Person1#: I won't be long. No more than ten minutes. Why don't you go ahead and I'll meet you in the park?\n#Person2#: Believe I will. Look for me near the lake.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# out for a walk but #Person1# needs to finish a letter first and will meet #Person2# later.","topic":"talk a walk"}
{"fname":"train_3483","dialogue":"#Person1#: The new webpage design is much more effective than before. I feel confident it will rope in a lot more business because of its user-friendly format.\n#Person2#: Why do you think the new page is so much better than the old page? I thought the old page wasn't half bad. . .\n#Person1#: The old page was okay, alright, but there wasn't a big influence in our sales volume, because the site wasn't developed with an eye towards the marketing aspect. Now it's different. We got our marketing department team in on the action, and the results are smashing. . .\n#Person2#: What changes were made from the old page to the new page?\n#Person1#: First, the visitors to the site are encouraged to give their contact information. They can sign up for a free monthly drawing. Once we've got their info, it goes into a database for future marketing mailers and advertising targeting. Also, there are clear links to descriptions of our products and services, so as to give confidence to new customers. We also added a specific area for on-line customer service. . . So far we've gotten a ton of positive feedback. . .\n#Person2#: Great!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the great changes and the advantages of their new webpage design.","topic":"new webpage"}
{"fname":"train_3484","dialogue":"#Person1#: Both of the two young ladies are the candidates for the position\n#Person2#: The question is we only need one.\n#Person1#: Right. The choice is yours, the tall one or the short one?\n#Person2#: I should take the taller one for the choice.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to decide between two candidates. #Person2# chooses the taller girl.","topic":"candidates for position"}
{"fname":"train_3485","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Are you shopping here today? Haven't I seen you in some flea markets and thrift shops a couple of times?\n#Person2#: I'm just comparing prices.\n#Person1#: You should! This thrift shop is really cheap, though, you have to pay cash here.\n#Person2#: But they don't let you have goods on approval.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s just comparing prices as the shop doesn't have a sale on approval.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3486","dialogue":"#Person1#: My stomach's growling again!\n#Person2#: You'll never lose weight if you listen to your stomach.\n#Person1#: Just a little steak, uh. . . snack? A bowl of clam chowder?\n#Person2#: You want to be beautiful, don't you? Think about the butter and flour in. . .\n#Person1#: You're right. But if I get too thin, my mom will make me go to the hospital again.\n#Person2#: Most models only eat once a day. If they can do it, so can we.\n#Person1#: You know. Soup, well, society makes us like this.\n#Person2#: I think you're hallucinating! What are you talking about?\n#Person1#: Well, thin is always ' in ' with the media.\n#Person2#: And your point is?\n#Person1#: if you aren't thin, you're nobody.\n#Person2#: I agree with you, but I think people are pretty bad, too.\n#Person1#: You lost me.\n#Person2#: People are always gossiping about one another.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but that's human nature.\n#Person2#: We can be so critical of one another.\n#Person1#: Let's change the stomach, I mean, the subject. How about some food?","summary":"#Person1# is hungry but #Person2# tells #Person1# not to eat if #Person1# wants to lose weight. Then they talk about why people are obsessed with being thin.","topic":"go on a diet"}
{"fname":"train_3487","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to open a savings account. Can you tell me how to do it?\n#Person2#: OK. You have to fill out this form and let me see three identification cards or documents.\n#Person1#: I have a driver's licence, a membership card and my passport. Will they do?\n#Person2#: Let me see them. Yes, they're OK.\n#Person1#: What's the minimum amount I can deposit in an account?\n#Person2#: You can deposit an initial amount of ten dollars.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# opens a savings account with #Person2#'s help","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_3488","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I hope to get a room for the night.\n#Person2#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person1#: Sorry, I don't.\n#Person2#: Let me see if I can fit you in. What kind of room do you want?\n#Person1#: I only need a single room.\n#Person2#: Smoking or non-smoking?\n#Person1#: Smoking if possible.\n#Person2#: You are in luck, we have one free.\n#Person1#: I am very grateful. How much will it be?\n#Person2#: That will be 600 RIB. Could I have your credit card please?\n#Person1#: Oh dear. I don't have it with me. Do you take debit cards or should I pay with cash?\n#Person2#: A debit card will be fine.","summary":"#Person1# gets a smoking allowed single room in a hotel without reservation with #Person2#'s help.","topic":"hotel check-in"}
{"fname":"train_3489","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Francis from XYZ Company. I would like to discuss with you about a new project some time next week. Do you have time to meet?\n#Person2#: Well, I am not sure. Lets me check my agenda\n#Person1#: Ok.\n#Person2#: I am free on Tuesday afternoon from 2 PM to 4 PM, is it convenient for you?\n#Person1#: It is ok with me. So I will be arriving at your office around 2 fifteen PM. Do you have a projector in your room? I would like to show you some related charts\n#Person2#: Yes, there is. See you then.","summary":"Francis from XYZ Company makes an appointment with #Person2# next Tuesday to discuss a new project.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_3490","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you meet Bill?\n#Person2#: I met him through a computer bulletin board on the network.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Which bulletin board?\n#Person2#: It was the one I used down at the local coffee house called the San Francisco Net. It has been around since 2016.\n#Person1#: I've heard about that, but I've never tried it.\n#Person2#: You ought to. Fifty cents buys you an hour of computer time. A 'Chat Session' links you with people in other cafs. We can make new friends by that means.\n#Person1#: But I don't like to talk on the network with strangers.\n#Person2#: You can do that. A private room lets you talk alone.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll try it.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# met Bill through a computer bulletin board on the network. Then #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to chat in that way.","topic":"online chats"}
{"fname":"train_3491","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's Linda's birthday. She's 20 years old today. Are you going to her birthday party, Peter?\n#Person2#: Sure, why not? Here is a present for her.\n#Person1#: Is it a book?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Can I open it?\n#Person2#: Yes, go ahead.\n#Person1#: Wow, a video tape. How nice!","summary":"Peter tells #Person1# he's going to Linda's birthday party and shows #Person1# his present for Linda.","topic":"Linda's birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_3492","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is the report I asked you to finish for today, Daug?\n#Person2#: I'm really sorry, Ms. Jameson but it's not quite ready. I will have it by tomorrow.\n#Person1#: That will be too late, Daug, it is needed at the board meeting this afternoon. You have been working on it for three weeks now. Why can't you have your work done on time?\n#Person2#: I've just had a lot of other things to do. And I still haven't caught up with the work I missed while I was on vacation.\n#Person1#: Well, I am really tired of your excuses, Daug. Your work has been getting worse for the past several months. I have said a few things about it in the past, but nothing seems to help.\n#Person2#: I am really sorry. I know I am not working up to my abilities. You will see a real improvement in my work from now on. Ms. Jameson. I can promise you that.\n#Person1#: I certainly hope so. I know you are able to do much better than you have shown in the last few months.","summary":"Daug doesn't finish a report on time. Ms. Jameson criticizes him for his terrible work performance in the past few months and Daug promises to improve his work from now on.","topic":"work performance"}
{"fname":"train_3493","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like sports, all kinds of sports.\n#Person2#: One ought to be quite strong to be active in sports, don't you think?\n#Person1#: Yeah, and being active in sports helps a lot to keep up one's health. Why don't you take up something, such as tennis, jogging or swimming as a hobby?\n#Person2#: I want to do something different, that is, something relaxing and enjoyable. Can you suggest a hobby other than active sports?\n#Person1#: Mmm, yes. I can suggest a hobby. Photography is enjoyable and relaxing. What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: It certainly is a good hobby. But, it costs a lot, doesn't it?","summary":"#Person1# likes sports and suggests #Person2# take up a kind of sports as a hobby, but #Person2# wants to do something relaxing and enjoyable, so #Person1# recommends photography.","topic":"hobby"}
{"fname":"train_3494","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd love to go to the Super Bowl next week, but I don't think there are any more tickets.\n#Person2#: Why don't you talk to Laura? She's a big football fan. She might be able to give you some advice on how to get a ticket. And I know she is planning to go herself, so maybe you could go with her.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go to the Super Bowl but worries there're no more tickets. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask Laura for advice.","topic":"Super Bowl tickets"}
{"fname":"train_3495","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom must be joking when he said he plans to sell his shop and go to medical school.\n#Person2#: You are quite right. He is just kidding. He's also told me time and time again he wished he'd studied for some profession instead of going into business.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# think Tom was joking when he said about giving up his business to go to medical school.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3496","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, I hear you bought a new car.\n#Person2#: I did just buy a car, but it's not exactly a new one-it was made back in the 1950s. Here, take a look at this photo.\n#Person1#: You are right. This car hasn't been new for a long time. Couldn't you afford a newer car?\n#Person2#: Believe it or not, this car costs almost as much as a new one.\n#Person1#: Really? How could it be?\n#Person2#: Well, a lot of cars from the 40s, 50s and 60s have become collectors' items and are worth a lot of money.\n#Person1#: But this one doesn't seem to be in very good shape.\n#Person2#: The engine is still in good condition. I plan to fix up the interior and paint the car myself. Then it will be worth even more money.\n#Person1#: So then you'll resell it?\n#Person2#: No, I don't plan to resell it, but I might enter it in some classical auto shows. Maybe I'll win a prize.","summary":"Jack tells #Person1# he bought a car made in the 1950s. He decides to redecorate it himself and enter it in some classical auto shows.","topic":"a new car"}
{"fname":"train_3497","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, what did you think of that film?\n#Person2#: I had mixed feelings really. From what I'd read, I expected it to be funnier.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean - just shows how different people's tastes can be. Good twist at the end though. I wasn't expecting that, were you?\n#Person2#: I kind of guessed what was coming, to be honest. There were a lot of references to other films in the storyline I thought.\n#Person1#: Oh, you think so? I wasn't quite sure what message it was trying to convey, though. One minute it seemed to be saying one thing and the next it was saying the opposite.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I agree.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their feelings towards a film. They agree that the message the film was trying to convey is vague.","topic":"film review"}
{"fname":"train_3498","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you feel about flying?\n#Person2#: I don't mind flying. What I don't like is not being able to keep an eye on my luggage. Whenever the man at the airport hakes my luggage, I never expect to see again.\n#Person1#: There is always a chance it will fly to Paris while you fly to Rome. Has anything like that ever happened to you?\n#Person2#: No, but it has happened to other people. Just the other day. I heard about a Japanese woman who lost her suitcase. It was a true story. She was on one of those five-day tours around Europe.\n#Person1#: Where did her suitcase get lost?\n#Person2#: I don't think she ever find out. When she arrived in Europe, her suitcase wasn't there. She had to travel through four countries in the same clothes.\n#Person1#: I suppose she bought another toothbrush at least. Couldn't she buy another dress?\n#Person2#: No, she had spent all her money on the tickets for the tour. Besides, she never had time to shop. Every time they reached another airport, she had spent her time in the luggage room looking for her suitcase.\n#Person1#: What a way to spend the vacation!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't like not being able to keep an eye on luggage while flying. #Person2# also tells #Person1# a story about a poor Japanese woman who lost her suitcase during the European tour.","topic":"suitcase"}
{"fname":"train_3499","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you had enough time to look over the menu? \n#Person2#: Yes, we are almost ready to order. \n#Person1#: Let me remind you of the specials of the day, which are posted on the board. \n#Person2#: Oh, that all sounds so good! Can we get the sauce on the side? \n#Person1#: Yes, we would be happy to prepare the food to meet your special needs. \n#Person2#: I was wondering if you have any vegetarian choices. \n#Person1#: Yes, the roasted vegetable salad is good, and the portabella mushroom burger is also a good choice. \n#Person2#: I think that I would like to order the broccoli noodles, please. \n#Person1#: That is an excellent choice, and I could bring you your salads now or bring them with your dinner. \n#Person2#: Please bring our salads to us now. We are hungry! ","summary":"#Person2# orders broccoli noodles and salads with #Person1#'s assistance and asks for the sauce on the side.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_3500","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been thinking about getting my hair cut. \n#Person2#: I thought you were going to let it grow out long. \n#Person1#: I said that, didn't I? But I just don't know what to do with it. \n#Person2#: You're in one of those in-between stages, aren't you. \n#Person1#: Yes, it's not short enough to be wash-and-go and not long enough to do anything fancy. \n#Person2#: Have you thought about wearing a hat? \n#Person1#: Everywhere I go? \n#Person2#: Well, it's one way to get through the in-betweens if you really want to grow it out! ","summary":"#Person1# says #Person1# doesn't know what to do with #Person1#'s hair which is in a kind of in-between stages. #Person2# suggests wearing a hat.","topic":"hairstyle"}
{"fname":"train_3501","dialogue":"#Person1#: what's your apartment like? \n#Person2#: it's furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus. \n#Person1#: what is it like living in on-campus housing? \n#Person2#: it's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper than private housing, so it's worth it. \n#Person1#: did you have to pay a deposit? \n#Person2#: no, but we do have to pay 9 months rent in 6 months, so for the first months we pay 1\/2 month's rent each month. \n#Person1#: do you have to pay utilities on top of your monthly rent? \n#Person2#: no, it's all included. Besides, students don't have to pay council tax, so we're saving quitea bit of money by living here. \n#Person1#: how long is your contract for? \n#Person2#: that's the bad thing---the contract ends in June, so we'll have to find a new apartment soon. \n#Person1#: have you started looking again yet? \n#Person2#: not yet. I'm hoping we'll be able to find something cheap once all the students leave the city for the summer. \n#Person1#: Good luck! ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s apartment on campus. #Person2#'s satisfied with the apartment but the contract ends in June so #Person2# will have to start looking again.","topic":"the new apartment"}
{"fname":"train_3502","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your tree looks beautiful. Do you decorate it this way every year? \n#Person2#: Yes, it's a family tradition dating back to my childhood. We use the same lights and ornaments, but of course we have a new tree each year. The children made some of these decorations. Here, you can hang this on one of those high branches. \n#Person3#: Well, everything seems to be just about ready. Now all we need is snow. \n#Person1#: Do you exchange the presents in the morning? \n#Person2#: Oh, yes. The kids are too excited to wait. After we clean up the mess--all the empty boxes and the wrapping paper -- we have a big breakfast. Then the kids have the whole day to play with their new toys. \n#Person3#: And we'll have a great turkey dinner at around four o'clock. My brother and his family will be joining us. \n#Person1#: I look forward to meeting them. Well, it's late, so I'll say good night. I'll see you early tomorrow, so I can share your Christmas morning. \n#Person3#: Good night! ","summary":"#Person2# and #Person3# tell #Person1# about their family tradition on Christmas day and #Person1# is happy to join them tomorrow.","topic":"family Christmas tradition"}
{"fname":"train_3503","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever worked as a tour guide? \n#Person2#: I have a little experience. I guided a few foreign tourists around Beijing last year as a part-time job. I showed them to the Great Wall, the Imperial Palace, and the Summer Palace. \n#Person1#: Then you may know that it's hard work. \n#Person2#: Yes, I know. A friend of mine is a guide. He talked with me about his work, but I don't mind working hard. \n#Person1#: Have you applied with any other companies? \n#Person2#: No, this is my first. \n#Person1#: Is there anything you want to ask about? \n#Person2#: I'd like to be an overseas tour guide someday. Would there ever be any chance of that? \n#Person1#: Certainly. There'll be a good chance of that if you work for this company. Not right away, of course, but in a few years, after you learn more about our business, you may go overseas with a tour group. Any questions? \n#Person2#: Yes. When can I get the decision? I hope you can give me a definite answer as soon as possible. If I'd turned down, I ll have to secure a position elsewhere. \n#Person1#: All right, then. We'll get in touch with you within a week. Thank you for coming today, Mr. Sun. \n#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye. \n#Person1#: Good-bye. ","summary":"#Person1# interviews Mr. Sun who is applying for the position as a tour guide. Mr. Sun hopes to get a chance to work abroad.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3504","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lily. Do you want to see a cool new product?\n#Person2#: Sure, what is it?\n#Person1#: Lily, meet Clocky. It is an alarm clock and it has a loud alarm.\n#Person2#: Why does it have wheels?\n#Person1#: Because it rolls around when the alarm rings.\n#Person2#: Why does it roll when it rings?\n#Person1#: Because you have to get out of bed and chase Clocky. Then you can't go back to sleep after you turn off your alarm. I set it last night, and Clocky worked great this morning. No more sleeping late for me!\n#Person2#: Where did you get Clocky?\n#Person1#: At Tickers' Clocks in the mall. It cost about $50.\n#Person2#: It's expensive.\n#Person1#: Clocky is worth it. It can jump. Watch!\n#Person2#: Wow. Clocky really moves fast.\n#Person1#: It wants to hide. So it's looking for a place, then you have to find it.\n#Person2#: Cool. I should get one for my nephew to help him get up.\n#Person1#: Why don't you buy one for yourself?\n#Person2#: Well, my mobile phone can wake me up.","summary":"#Person1# shows Clocky, an expensive moving alarm clock, to Lily. Lily may buy one for her nephew.","topic":"an alarm clock"}
{"fname":"train_3505","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, you look great! How is it going?\n#Person2#: Not bad! It's good to see you. How is your family?\n#Person1#: They're fine. My boy Danny is taking a course in computer.\n#Person2#: Is he still working at the store?\n#Person1#: Yes, but he wants to change the job. He has a family now and he needs to make more money. How about your children? What's Michael doing these days? Is he still living in California.\n#Person2#: Not anymore. He moved to Oregon and now he is raising sheep.\n#Person1#: Raising sheep? How does he like it?\n#Person2#: Well, it's hard work, but he really likes it. And your daughter, she works in New York, right?\n#Person1#: Polly usually works in New York, but she's working on a special project in DC this year.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their children's lives.","topic":"children's lives"}
{"fname":"train_3506","dialogue":"#Person1#: Debbie, do you have a favorite place that you would like to go for your birthday dinner?\n#Person2#: I don't really know where I want to go. I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant.\n#Person1#: We could look online at the local Internet sites.\n#Person2#: Good, let's take a look.\n#Person1#: What kind of food would you like for your birthday?\n#Person2#: I like a lot of things, but Chinese or Thai would be better.\n#Person1#: This one, Beijing duck looks pretty good.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I've heard of that before. Everyone I've talked with says that it is great.\n#Person1#: Would you like to go there, then?\n#Person2#: I think that would be a really good choice. Let's call ahead to make sure that we can get a table for that night.","summary":"#Person1# and Debbie are looking for a restaurant online for Debbie's birthday dinner. Debbie chooses Beijing duck and will call ahead to get a table.","topic":"Debbie's birthday dinner"}
{"fname":"train_3507","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a happy ending!\n#Person2#: So David finally came back?\n#Person1#: That's right. Lillian had been waiting for 6 months. Every morning she would put fresh flowers in the vase by the window. Every afternoon she would fix her hair and makeup, hoping he would come home from the mountains. And every evening she would set the table for 2:00. She never gave up hoping that he would come back.\n#Person2#: He is so lucky, he was missing for so long.\n#Person1#: Until a few days ago, you didn't hear how it ended. David had gone to research the language of people living in a faraway village. He became very sick while he was there and couldn't get in touch with anyone. Finally he got better and was able to find his way back, after walking through the jungle for 2 days. He reached the main road and found a ride to town.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how Lillian had been waiting for David in the past 6 months and how David managed to come home after his adventure in a faraway village.","topic":"David's adventure"}
{"fname":"train_3508","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa, you don't look quite right. What's wrong?\n#Person2#: I just watched a film. It scared me almost to death. I thought it was going to be a very touching story, but it turned out to be a terribly frightening movie. Do you like watching movies like that?\n#Person1#: Yes. Watching movies like that can really help me relax and forget all my worries.\n#Person2#: So what's your favorite scary movie?\n#Person1#: The sixth Sense. I watched it 6 years ago. I was just 12 years old then. I was really scared.\n#Person2#: I guess I should watch it someday.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about frightening movies and #Person1# recommends the Sixth Sense.","topic":"the frightening movie"}
{"fname":"train_3509","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sam, can you help me this weekend? I need help moving a new sofa into my house.\n#Person2#: Hey, Jennifer, no problem. I'm free this weekend and my truck is great for moving stuff. Where did you get the sofa?\n#Person1#: My friend Jack is moving next week, but his new apartment is very small. So he is giving me his sofa.\n#Person2#: It's good that your place is large enough to fit the sofa. Where will you put it?\n#Person1#: I have space in the living room. My current sofa is a little old and dirty, so I'm just going to throw it away.\n#Person2#: Yeah, my sofa gets dirty easily as well. Hey, I know Jack from work. Where is he moving?\n#Person1#: He is actually just moving across the street. Even though he won't have much space, he will have a great view.\n#Person2#: And you get a new sofa?\n#Person1#: Yup, it will be nice to get rid of my old one.\n#Person2#: Maybe Jack needs to get rid of some other furniture when he moves.\n#Person1#: I guess you can find out next week.","summary":"Jennifer asks Sam to help her move the sofa which is given by Jack, since Jack is moving to a smaller house. Sam agrees.","topic":"move the sofa"}
{"fname":"train_3510","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello this is Simon Marshall. I spoke to you the other day about renting Flat 3A.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, hello, Simon. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Well, I just want to ask a few practical details. Firstly, you mentioned a storeroom. Where exactly is that? Is it next to 3A, on the third floor?\n#Person2#: Well, the apartment's on the third, yes, but the storeroom's a little way away, just past the second door to the right. Under the stairs, in fact.\n#Person1#: But it's on the same floor, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: Fine. Is there hot water in the apartment?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, it runs off the central heating. It's at a fixed 60 degrees. It used to be set at 55, but last year we were asked to increase it, so we did.\n#Person1#: OK, now can you tell me a bit about the yard, and the garden? How big are they?\n#Person2#: Well, the yard is about 20 square meters.\n#Person1#: Oh, so there's room for my motorbike, then. Although it is not new, I like to keep it off the road at night. An the garden?\n#Person2#: That's much bigger. About 150 square meters.\n#Person1#: Great. OK. Thanks for your help. I'll be in touch again soon.","summary":"Simon Marshall calls #Person2# to acquire some further information about the flat he is going to rent.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_3511","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been thinking about our holiday and I wouldn't mind going to Barcelona or Madrid.\n#Person2#: Oh no, not Spain again! That's where we went last year.\n#Person1#: Well, have you got any better suggestions?\n#Person2#: I was thinking of Paris, or even London might be nice.\n#Person1#: I don't fancy London. I'd rather go abroad for our holiday. Let's go to Paris.\n#Person2#: Right. Paris, here we come!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the destination of their holiday trip and they decide on Paris.","topic":"holiday destination"}
{"fname":"train_3512","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, madam. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I bought this new radio here half a month ago, then I posted it to my daughter who is studying English in Shanghai Foreign Language University. But a week later she posted it back, saying that it doesn't work. I don't know why. Could you help me check out the radio?\n#Person1#: Let me see. Did you check it when you bought it?\n#Person2#: Of course. I remember I could receive shortwave programs very well.\n#Person1#: Let me check it. It seems as if it's not our fault. The radio seems to have been left in the rain. You should go to the post office and explain everything to them.\n#Person2#: It sounds reasonable, but I'd like to have my radio repaired here. I think you are for the best service.\n#Person1#: Thank you, madam. You can leave it to me.\n#Person2#: That's very kind of you.","summary":"#Person2# comes to have her new radio checked. #Person1# finds out it might have been left in the rain and #Person2# wants it to be repaired.","topic":"repair a radio"}
{"fname":"train_3513","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a reservation, sir?\n#Person2#: No, I ' m afraid we don ' t.\n#Person1#: I ' m sorry the restaurant is full now. You have to wait for about half an hour. Would you like to have a drink at the lounge until there ' s a table available.\n#Person2#: No, thanks, I ' ll come back later. May I reserve a table for two?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. May I have your name, sir?\n#Person2#: Bruce By the way, can we have a table by the window?\n#Person1#: we ' ll try to arrange it, but I can ' t guarantee sir.\n#Person2#: That ' s fine.\n#Person1#: your table's ready, sir? Please step this way.","summary":"#Person1# tells Bruce the restaurant is full now. Then, Bruce reserves a table for two by the window and will come back later.","topic":"full restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_3514","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you today?\n#Person2#: I am returning something that I bought yesterday.\n#Person1#: What would you like to return?\n#Person2#: I'm returning a cellphone.\n#Person1#: Was there something wrong with it?\n#Person2#: It's defective.\n#Person1#: What isn't working on it?\n#Person2#: It keeps turning off on it's own.\n#Person1#: Alright, do you have the receipt?\n#Person2#: I have it right here.\n#Person1#: I'm going to take care of this and refund your money.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person2# is returning a defective cellphone. #Person1# is going to take care of that and refund #Person2#'s money.","topic":"return a cellphone"}
{"fname":"train_3515","dialogue":"#Person1#: Marketing manage office, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Mr. Green, please.\n#Person1#: Sorry, he's out.\n#Person2#: What time you suspect back them?\n#Person1#: Sorry, I am not sure, can I take a message?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'll call back later.\n#Person1#: That's fine. please call again later.\n#Person2#: Ok, thank you. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# calls Mr. Green but #Person1# says he's out. #Person2# will call back later.","topic":"telephone conversation"}
{"fname":"train_3516","dialogue":"#Person1#: How ' s it going?\n#Person2#: I ' m fine. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Do you need anything?\n#Person2#: I need you to help me.\n#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I am looking for an article in a newspaper.\n#Person1#: Did you check the periodicals?\n#Person2#: I didn ' t even bother to think of that.\n#Person1#: I ' ll show you where to find your article.\n#Person2#: I get lost in this library.\n#Person1#: It ' s right this way.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot for your help.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# where to find the article #Person2# wants in the library.","topic":"library"}
{"fname":"train_3517","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why'd you run into me?\n#Person2#: I didn't mean to. It was an accident.\n#Person1#: You have completely damaged my car.\n#Person2#: I did not. It looks perfectly fine.\n#Person1#: You don't see what happened to my bumper?\n#Person2#: What did I do to it?\n#Person1#: You smashed my bumper in with your car.\n#Person2#: I really don't think that I did that.\n#Person1#: Your bumper looks exactly the same.\n#Person2#: Look, just give me your insurance and number and I'll take care of it.\n#Person1#: Give me your information, in case I don't hear from you.\n#Person2#: Trust me.","summary":"#Person1# accuses #Person2# of smashing #Person1#'s bumper in. #Person2# denies at first but then promises to take care of it.","topic":"accident"}
{"fname":"train_3518","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, could I settle my bill, please?\n#Person1#: Yes. of course. May I have your name and your room number, please?\n#Person2#: Wang Wei, Room 1202.\n#Person1#: OK, Mr. Wang, here is your bill. The total amount is US $ 120.\n#Person2#: The figure seems right.\n#Person1#: How do you wish to settle your account, sir?\n#Person2#: By credit card, please. And what kind of credit cards do you honor?\n#Person1#: We accept Master Card, American Express and Visa.\n#Person2#: Then I'll put it on my Master Card. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Would you sign here, please? Here's your receipt.","summary":"#Person1# helps Wang Wei to settle his bill of $120 via Master Card.","topic":"settle the bill"}
{"fname":"train_3519","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Michelle, jump in quick. It's pouring out there!\n#Person2#: Oh, hi Melissa. Are you going to the conference too? I was planning to pick up Mr. Campbell.\n#Person1#: Yes, he told me. We need to pick him up at his hotel and then go to the conference.\n#Person2#: Oh I see, okay. So I heard you got married. Congratulations!\n#Person1#: Ah thank you! I'm very excited. We were going to get married next year, but then we decided to get married on holiday instead. It was wonderful.\n#Person2#: That sounds so romantic! Jack and I were hoping to get married in Europe next year, but we had to postpone our plans. We just don't have the money!\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I think Shanghai is getting more and more expensive, don't you?\n#Person2#: I sure do. In my opinion, it's actually becoming more expensive than back home.\n#Person1#: Definitely. Oh, there's Mr. Campbell. Driver, can you stop here please?","summary":"Michelle and Melissa are going to pick Mr. Campbell up for a conference. Michelle congratulates Melissa on her marriage and tells Melissa she postpones her marriage because she can't afford it.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_3520","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, please go to the door. I hear the bell.\n#Person2#: It's the mailman, Mother. Here's a letter from Uncle George.\n#Person1#: Give it to me. . . How wonderful! He's coming to visit us.\n#Person2#: When's he coming?\n#Person1#: He's coming by car on the twenty-fourth. He's staying from thetwenty-fourth to the twenty-sixth.\n#Person2#: Let me look at the calendar. Good! The twenty-fourth is a Saturday. Is he coming alone?\n#Person1#: No, he's coming with Aunt Cynthia and the girls.\n#Person2#: Mother, I don't remember the girls. How old are they?\n#Person1#: Your cousin Fay is fifteen. Rosemary is older than Fay. She's seventeen.\n#Person2#: Are they going to stay here with us?\n#Person1#: Of course. The girls can stay in your room with you.\n#Person2#: Mother, may we have a party?\n#Person1#: If you like, but now we have to think about meals and many other things.\n#Person2#: Prepare the list, Mother. I can go shopping. I can go to the small stores. Everyone knows me there.","summary":"Mary and #Person1#, her mother, receive a letter from Uncle George who's coming to visit them with his family from the twenty-fourth to the twenty-sixth. They will make some plans for the visit.","topic":"visit"}
{"fname":"train_3521","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, is that your sports car?\n#Person2#: Yes, do you like it?\n#Person1#: I love it! I used to always want to drive a green jaguar. Is it in good condition?\n#Person2#: Yt looks good on the outside, but the inside is a different story. It needs a lot of servicing before it can go out on the roads again.\n#Person1#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person2#: Well, first of all, it needs a new engine, which is extremely expensive.\n#Person1#: When's the last time you had it serviced?\n#Person2#: It must have been a few years ago now.\n#Person1#: I thought all cars needed regular servicing on a yearly basis.\n#Person2#: They do. Once my son was born, there was no reason to drive this car anymore. It's only a two-seater, you know!\n#Person1#: What else is wrong with it?\n#Person2#: The heating controls don't work anymore, so it always feels like it's about 100 degrees in the car, even in the summer!\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: The brakes don't really work that well anymore either.\n#Person1#: Why don't you get it all fixed?\n#Person2#: It costs more than you think to run a car---especially when there are so many things wrong with it!\n#Person1#: Well, let me know when you can get it fixed. I'd love to go for a ride in it!","summary":"#Person1# loves #Person2#'s sports car. #Person2# tells #Person1# it needs a lot of servicing, such as a new engine and new heating controls. #Person1# would like to go for a ride in it after it's fixed.","topic":"sports car"}
{"fname":"train_3522","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am unsure how to add a class and need help.\n#Person2#: I have an opening. Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have an add sheet.\n#Person2#: After I sign it, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not sure.\n#Person2#: When you cross the quad, the office is right in front of you. Go inside and follow the signs to the correct line.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I understand what to do now.\n#Person2#: It should be easy to find. After you add the class, check with me in a few weeks to make sure that you are on my roll sheet.\n#Person1#: That sounds good.\n#Person2#: Good, just make sure that you do the same thing if you ever need to drop a class. Good luck!","summary":"#Person1# is unsure about how to add a class and need help. #Person2# signs an add sheet for #Person1# and tells #Person1# what to do with it.","topic":"add a class"}
{"fname":"train_3523","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is the movie you saw last night?\n#Person2#: It is a new film, 'Transformer'.\n#Person1#: How do you like it?\n#Person2#: I expected too high from that movie, but I was a bit disappointed about it.\n#Person1#: But I heard the box office rose up to 15 million in the first week.\n#Person2#: Box office can't explain everything. I do not think it is cheerful or well-made. The plot is old and the female character is not pretty.\n#Person1#: My sister has given me two tickets for tonight. It is called'The life of Rose', a French movie.\n#Person2#: What's it about?\n#Person1#: It tells the lifetime of a lady singer from a beggar in the street to a famous singer in the world. It is a kind of tragedy.\n#Person2#: I prefer the tragedy. It is moving and makes me ponder about my life.\n#Person1#: Let's go. The time is coming.\n#Person2#: We can buy the popcorn before entering the cinema.","summary":"#Person2# saw 'Transformer' last night and was a bit disappointed about it. #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch 'The life of Rose' tonight.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_3524","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please show me that hat, please.\n#Person2#: This one?\n#Person1#: No, the one next to it.\n#Person2#: The mirror is behind you, sir.\n#Person1#: Is this a furry hat?\n#Person2#: No, sir. It's a genuine bonnet.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir.","summary":"#Person1# tries a genuine bonnet with #Person2#'s help.","topic":"try a hat"}
{"fname":"train_3525","dialogue":"#Person1#: would you like to learn to tango Donar?\n#Person2#: right now?\n#Person1#: i am offering you my services. for your church. what do you say?\n#Person2#: i think i'll be a little afraid.\n#Person1#: of what?\n#Person2#: afraid of making a mistake.\n#Person1#: no mistakes in a tango Donar. not like life, simple, that will make the tango so great. if you make a mistake, you'll get all tango done. just tango along. why don't you try? will you try it.\n#Person2#: all right. i'll give it a try.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# try tango. #Person2# is afraid to make mistakes at first but then decides to give it a try.","topic":"tango"}
{"fname":"train_3526","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was wondering if someone in your office could help me with a question I have about my payment.\n#Person2#: I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.\n#Person1#: My paycheck seems to be smaller than the one I received last week.\n#Person2#: What about income? Did you make any money during that period?\n#Person1#: My old employer gave us a couple days of work during that period.\n#Person2#: When you filled out your Continued Claim Form, did you show that income?\n#Person1#: Of course I wrote down the work that I had done on the Continued Claim Form.\n#Person2#: What happens is, when you make money, we take part of your benefits away.\n#Person1#: I am not going to show any income from now on then.\n#Person2#: I wouldn't do that if I were you. There is a severe penalty if you get caught making false statements.","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person1#'s paycheck seems to be smaller than last week. #Person2# explains that they take part of #Person1#'s benefits away as #Person1# made some money and warns #Person1# not to make false statements.","topic":"paycheck"}
{"fname":"train_3527","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, ma'am. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like a gin and tonic.\n#Person1#: Sure, ma'am. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?\n#Person1#: 25 yuan.\n#Person2#: Here's 30. Keep the change.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much, ma'am, but we don't take tips in China.","summary":"#Person2# pays for her gin and tonic. #Person1# tells her they don't take tips in China.","topic":"tip"}
{"fname":"train_3528","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry to say this, but I seem to have lost the key to the safe.\n#Person2#: Where do you think you lost it? Outside the hotel?\n#Person1#: Yes, I believe so. How should I compensate for this?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid, ma'am, you have to pay U. S. $ 100 since you lost the key.\n#Person1#: What! One hundred U. S. dollars. Is it covered by the insurance?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid no. It is not covered by this insurance.","summary":"#Person1# has lost the key to the safe outside the hotel and thus will be fined $100.","topic":"lost key"}
{"fname":"train_3529","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to the company. We are conducting a survey of new employees to find out what influenced them to choose our company.\n#Person2#: Honestly, the flexible hours were the main attraction for me. The traditional working day doesn't fit in with me lifestyle ; I love being able to tailor my working hours.\n#Person1#: Yes, flextime has definitely been a good change for us. How do you feel about the pay?\n#Person2#: At first it is going to be difficult. During the first three months, I'm on probation. So I won't get sales commissions until after that.\n#Person1#: But there is a big bonus for employees at the end of the probation period.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking forward to that! I just hope my first performance review is favorable.\n#Person1#: One thing you can be sure of your manager will be quite fair. If your job performance is up to par, you shouldn't be afraid of a performance review,\n#Person2#: Great! Then I suppose I'm looking forward to my first promotion, too.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1#, who surveying new employees, the flexible hours were the main attraction for #Person2#. #Person2# is looking forward to the bonus and the promotion.","topic":"survey"}
{"fname":"train_3530","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to have to do some shopping today.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah? What do you need to go shopping for?\n#Person1#: I want to find a new bedroom set.\n#Person2#: Do you know where you're going to find your bedroom set?\n#Person1#: I have no clue.\n#Person2#: There's no particular place that you want to look at?\n#Person1#: I don't know where to go to find a nice bedroom set.\n#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine, if you'd like.\n#Person1#: Please do.\n#Person2#: I bought mine from IKEA.\n#Person1#: Are the bedroom sets at IKEA affordable?\n#Person2#: Not really, but you're paying for quality.","summary":"#Person1# wants to find a new bedroom set. #Person2# suggests #Person1# look at IKEA.","topic":"bedroom set"}
{"fname":"train_3531","dialogue":"#Person1#: I had fun talking to you.\n#Person2#: It was really nice talking to you also.\n#Person1#: I think we should really do something sometime.\n#Person2#: That should be loads of fun.\n#Person1#: What do you want to do next time?\n#Person2#: Would you like to go to dinner or something?\n#Person1#: Yeah, let's do that.\n#Person2#: Okay, until next time then.\n#Person1#: I'll call you so we can set that up.\n#Person2#: Talk to you then.\n#Person1#: All right, see you.\n#Person2#: See you.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think it's fun talking to each other and decide to go to dinner next time.","topic":"nice talk"}
{"fname":"train_3532","dialogue":"#Person1#: The boat is ready to leave. Everyone come onto the ship, please.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, where is my cabin?\n#Person1#: Can I see your ticket?\n#Person2#: Of course. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Your seat is in cabin No. 5, the upper deck. It's near amid ship.\n#Person2#: Can you direct the place for me?\n#Person1#: There! ( Point out the direction. ) You can see a window there.\n#Person2#: I see. Thank you.\n#Person1#: You are welcome. Have a good trip!","summary":"#Person1# checks #Person2#'s tickets and directs #Person2#'s cabin for #Person2#.","topic":"cabin"}
{"fname":"train_3533","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mark, long time no see.\n#Person2#: Julie! It's good to see you again. How have you been?\n#Person1#: Great. I just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand.\n#Person2#: Really? How was it?\n#Person1#: Fantastic! I didn't want to come back.\n#Person2#: I hear the beaches in Thailand are beautiful.\n#Person1#: They are. And not only that the people are friendly, but also the food is delicious, not to mention cheap.\n#Person2#: I do like Thai food. Did you see much of Bangkok?\n#Person1#: Not much. I've got enough city life in Beijing.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean. I could use a vacation myself.\n#Person1#: Hey, wouldn't it be great if we could go to Thailand together sometime?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it sure would.","summary":"Julie just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand. She tells Mark it's fantastic and invites Mark to go there together sometime.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_3534","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to cancel my reservation on flight MS701 to Warsaw on the 23rd. My name is Michael.\n#Person2#: Hold on for a moment. ( a few minutes later ) I have cancelled your reservation. Shall I make another one for you?\n#Person1#: No, thanks.\n#Person2#: I see. Please call us again for any further reservation. Thanks for calling us.","summary":"#Person2# helps Michael to cancel his reservation on flight MS701.","topic":"cancel the reservation"}
{"fname":"train_3535","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'd like a return to Xi'an please.\n#Person2#: Certainly. When do you want to travel?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Ok, no problem. What class of service would you like - soft sleeper or hard sleeper?\n#Person1#: How much is the soft sleeper?\n#Person2#: The soft sleeper costs 600RMB one way and the hard sleeper is 400RMB one way.\n#Person1#: Ok, I'll take a return ticket on the soft sleeper please.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to buy a return ticket on the soft sleeper to Xi'an tomorrow.","topic":"buy a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_3536","dialogue":"#Person1#: Repair service, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: My phone has got lot of static.\n#Person1#: How old is your phone?\n#Person2#: About five years old.\n#Person1#: The wire in your phone might have gotten rusty. Could you bring your phone into our office? We'll clean it for you.\n#Person2#: Sure, where is your office?\n#Person1#: We're located at 132 West Street.\n#Person2#: When are you available?\n#Person1#: From 9A. M. to 5 P. M.\n#Person2#: Alright, I'll bring it in this afternoon.\n#Person1#: No problem. See you this afternoon.","summary":"#Person2#'s phone has got lots of static. #Person1# asks #Person2# to bring the phone to the office so they can fix it.","topic":"clean the phone"}
{"fname":"train_3537","dialogue":"#Person1#: alright, tell me what you think.\n#Person2#: don't you think it's a bit bright?\n#Person1#: yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit?\n#Person2#: that dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it?\n#Person1#: no, I don't have an plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks. I just had to try it on! What do you think about this? It's casual, yet sophisticated.\n#Person2#: I like the jeans, but you need something to go with the top. It's too plain on its own.\n#Person1#: how about this scarf, these earrings, and an anklet?\n#Person2#: that might be going overboard a bit. How about just that scarf with a bracelet?\n#Person1#: that's a good idea. You have a lot of good fashion sense.\n#Person2#: thanks. You'd be ok on your own. There are loads of fashion victims out there, and you are not one of them. Have you tried it on yet?\n#Person1#: yep. Here it is. What do you think?\n#Person2#: that looks great. Just one more thing---you need some high heels with those jeans. Do you want a pair with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them?\n#Person1#: the leopard print sounds fabulous. Are they a name brand?\n#Person2#: no, they're a Prada knock-off for 1\/10 of the price of the real thing.\n#Person1#: that's even better than the real thing.\n#Person2#: if I were you, I'd buy that now while it's on sale. If you spend more than $ 100, you get a $ 50 voucher for more clothes.\n#Person1#: it's too bad I did all that shopping yesterday!","summary":"#Person2# is helping #Person1# pick some clothes, including the jeans, the scarf, and a bracelet, and suggests #Person1# buy the high heels with a leopard print on them. #Person1# thinks #Person2# has a lot of good fashion sense.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3538","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's time to get up!\n#Person2#: I just went to bed!\n#Person1#: You shouldn't have stayed up so late watching TV. I told you we had to get an early start.\n#Person2#: I know, but that movie was just too good to leave. I guess I'll just have to pay the price and be sleepy.\n#Person1#: Do you want to eat breakfast here?\n#Person2#: No, Why don't we just grad a bite at the coffee shop next door?\n#Person1#: Okay by me.","summary":"#Person1# wakes up #Person2# who stayed up late watching TV. #Person2# suggests they have breakfast at the coffee shop.","topic":"morning"}
{"fname":"train_3539","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was the party last night? Did you enjoy it?\n#Person2#: Oh, don't talk to me about last night! It was the most awful evening I'Ve ever had.\n#Person1#: Why? What happened?\n#Person2#: Well. Mary had promised to be my date, but she stood me up. I waited for her for a full hour in the cold wind.\n#Person1#: What about the party?\n#Person2#: It was boring. The music was too slow and the food was lousy and, above all, I was really sick of the same old crowd all the time.\n#Person1#: So how long did you stay?\n#Person2#: I left after the opening dance. I couldn't wait to get out of there.","summary":"#Person2# had an awful evening because #Person2#'s date stood #Person2# up and the party was boring.","topic":"awful night"}
{"fname":"train_3540","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, Madam?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I am returning this chicken. This is the oldest, toughest bird I've ever seen, and on top of that, it's spoiled.\n#Person1#: Well. I'm sorry this has happened. I'll give you a new one. Do you have your receipt?\n#Person2#: My receipt? No, I don't have my receipt. I threw it out already.\n#Person1#: Look, Madam, I'm sorry, but no receipt, no refund. That's the company policy.\n#Person2#: You'd better give my money back right now, or else, you are going to be in hot water.\n#Person1#: Look, I'm sorry, but the policy is 'No receipt, no refund'. That's just the way it is.\n#Person2#: What? This is ridiculous. Look, you don't seem to understand. My friend had recommended Brown's. So I came to this store and I bought this chicken.\n#Person1#: Well, you see. That's the problem. This isn't Brown's supermarket.\n#Person2#: This isn't Brown's?\n#Person1#: No, Brown's is across the street.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am so sorry. I am so embarrassed that I could die.\n#Person1#: Well.\n#Person2#: Please forgive me.\n#Person1#: That's all right. We all make mistakes. Now, what I want you to do is: You take this chicken and you go across the street to Brown's and you shake it in their manager's face.","summary":"#Person2# wants to return the chicken but #Person1# can't refund her because she doesn't have the receipt. #Person2# is angry about it but then gets embarrassed when she finds she's in the wrong supermarket.","topic":"refund"}
{"fname":"train_3541","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mum, I can't find my socks for basketball. Have you seen them?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Are they white?\n#Person1#: Yes. Where did you see them?\n#Person2#: I saw them in the sitting-room just now. You may go and get them.\n#Person1#: Oh. Here they are!\n#Person2#: You should put your things away.\n#Person1#: OK. I will.","summary":"#Person1# can't find #Person1#'s socks for basketball. #Person2# saw them in the sitting-room.","topic":"socks"}
{"fname":"train_3542","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Rose. You've been looking for houses for months. Can't you find one?\n#Person2#: Well, I should be careful about choosing one. It's a big step to buy a house. I'd rather take time now than be sorry later.\n#Person1#: That's right. There're a lot of houses for sale near the university.\n#Person2#: I've been there, very beautiful houses, but I prefer old but big houses. We need lots of rooms, you know. And I think I can get a better buy on an old house.\n#Person1#: However, a cheap house means less modern conveniences. Why not get a new one?\n#Person2#: Well, Jeff can remodern the old one. You know, he's so skillful. Some of the new houses now have very small rooms. I wouldn't want to spend the rest of my life in them.\n#Person1#: Aren't you tired of keeping so many rooms clean every day?\n#Person2#: Not at all. Cleaning is a pleasure for me. Oh, here comes my bus. Bye!","summary":"Rose has been looking for houses for months. She's very careful about it. She tells #Person1# she prefers old but big houses.","topic":"look for houses"}
{"fname":"train_3543","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder if this is going to be an interesting class.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Me too. So, what's your major?\n#Person1#: Well, I've been batting around the idea of going into business, but I haven't decided yet. And my dad keeps telling me I have to choose a major, but I'm undeclared at the moment.\n#Person2#: Ah, that's what happened to me my freshman year.\n#Person1#: Oh, so what year are you in school?\n#Person2#: I'm a senior, and I only have to take 10 more credits to graduate. Yeah!\n#Person1#: Well. That must feel great to be almost finished with school.\n#Person2#: You can say that again, but once I graduate, I have to start repaying a student loan, so I'm not looking forward to that.\n#Person1#: But didn't your parents help you out with your college tuition?\n#Person2#: No. My dad said he wasn't made of money, so he thought I should earn my own education, so I worked like crazy in the summer and part-time during the school year to cover most of my costs. [Well, that's parents for you.] And, I received some financial aid and a scholarship one year, which really saved me. [Ah, that's nice.] But this past year, school has been more demanding, so I haven't been able to work as much.\n#Person1#: Well, you know, at least you see the light at the end of the tunnel.\n#Person2#: That's true.\n#Person1#: Well, have you lined up a job yet?\n#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm trying to line up a few interviews at the job fair next month.\n#Person1#: Well, at least you have some ideas on your future. I mean, I'm taking a business class right now, and the teacher always lectures us by saying that life is difficult, and we should prepare for our futures by setting realistic goals. And the only place that success comes before ...\n#Person2#: ... work is in the dictionary. [Yeah!?] Yeah. I've heard that all before. Let me guess. Is your teacher Paul Jones?\n#Person1#: Yeah. How do you know? I mean, did you have him too? I mean, the guy is, you know, he's just really ...\n#Person2#: He's my dad. Yeap.\n#Person1#: Your dad? I mean, I didn't mean anything by what I said. I wasn't bad-mouthing him or anything. I mean he's a good teacher and all. It's just that ...\n#Person2#: ... he's a dad. That's what dads do. Lecture. He has about a thousand sermons on life, and he always shares them in his classes.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Well, um ..., nice talking with you. I have ... I have to go.\n#Person2#: Same here. Bye. I'll tell Mr. Jones you said hello, and maybe we can study together at my house? [Nah, nah, nah ...]","summary":"#Person1# is taking business classes but hasn't decided #Person1#'s major. #Person2# is a senior who is not looking forward to graduation because #Person2# will have to start repaying a student loan. #Person1# says the teacher of the business class always tells students life is hard. #Person2# says the teacher is #Person2#'s father.","topic":"business class"}
{"fname":"train_3544","dialogue":"#Person1#: Time to eat!\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm starving. Where is Mom?\n#Person1#: Mom put me in charge of dinner because she's not feeling well tonight.\n#Person2#: But what is it ...and that smell?\n#Person1#: It's pizza. I just followed an old family recipe here,and ...\n#Person2#: Let me see that ...Oh, you're missing a page!\n#Person1#: Oh, uh, well, uh ...well I couldn't find the second page of the recipe. But don't worry, I have plenty of experience around the house.\n#Person2#: Let me try it. Oh, you put too much salt in it and it's burnt.\n#Person1#: Well, I think we'd better go out for dinner.","summary":"Mom's not feeling well tonight so she put #Person1# in charge of dinner. #Person2# finds #Person1#'s pizza too salty and burnt. #Person1# thinks they should go out for dinner.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_3545","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John! I'd like to invite you to dinner this evening.\n#Person2#: To dinner? What for?\n#Person1#: I have passed my driving test!\n#Person2#: Congratulations! I'm really glad to hear that.\n#Person1#: Thank you! I have been preparing for it for half a year, you know. And I've made it at last.\n#Person2#: So, where shall we have our dinner?\n#Person1#: How about the Friendship Hotel? I like the food and service there.\n#Person2#: I agree. I'll take you there in my car.\n#Person1#: Fine. Let's go at half past six.","summary":"#Person1# invites John to dinner because #Person1# has passed the driving test. They will go to the Friendship Hotel at 6:30.","topic":"have dinner"}
{"fname":"train_3546","dialogue":"#Person1#: Uh, could I borrow a few bucks until payday? I'm a little strapped for cash.\n#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I guess, but I'm pinching pennies myself, and you still owe me $20 from last week. And mom and your friend Ron said you borrowed money from them this past week. [Oh, yeah.] How ARE things going anyway?\n#Person1#: Well, not very well. To be honest, I'm really in the hole, and I can't seem to make ends meet these days.\n#Person2#: What do you mean? I thought you landed a great job recently, so you must be loaded.\n#Person1#: Well, I do have a job, but I've used my credit cards to pay off a lot of things recently, but now, I can't seem to pay the money off.\n#Person2#: Uh, do you have a budget? I mean, how do you keep track of your income and expenses?\n#Person1#: Well, when my money runs out, I come to you. Of course. [Great!] No, but I guess I should have some financial plan.\n#Person2#: Well, let me see if I can help you. How much money do you spend on your apartment?\n#Person1#: Uh, I pay $890 on rent for the studio apartment downtown ... not including utilities and cable TV. But the place has an awesome view of the city.\n#Person2#: Uh, $890! Why are you paying through the nose for such a small place when you could find a cheaper one somewhere outside of the downtown area?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I guess.\n#Person2#: Okay. How much money do you spend on food a month?\n#Person1#: Hmmm. I'm not really sure. I think I spend around $600. [$600?!] Well, I go out to eat at least four times a week, so those expenses add up. I just don't enjoy eating alone, and I don't have a knack for cooking like you do.\n#Person2#: Well, I can understand that, but perhaps you ought to buy some microwaveable meals you could prepare at home.\n#Person1#: Well, I guess I could.\n#Person2#: And entertainment?\n#Person1#: Well, I spend a few dollars here and there on basketball and movie tickets, a concert or two, and ballroom dance lessons.\n#Person2#: Uh, exactly how much do you spend on all of these? Just a 'few' dollars?\n#Person1#: Well, oh ... about $400 or so.\n#Person2#: Or so? No wonder you're having money problems. You can't just blow your money on things like that! And what about transportation?\n#Person1#: Oh, I commute to work everyday in my new sports car, but I got a great deal, and my monthly payments are only $450. Come outside and take a look. We can go for a spin!\n#Person2#: No, I've heard enough. You've got to curb your spending, or you'll end up broke. I suggest you get rid of your credit cards, cut back on your entertainment expenses, and sell your car. Take public transportation from now on.\n#Person1#: Sell my car?! I can't date without a car. What am I going to say? 'Uh, could you meet me downtown at the bus stop at 7:00?' Come on!\n#Person2#: And you need to create a budget for yourself and stick to it, and start with paying off your bills, starting with me. You owe me $50 dollars.\n#Person1#: Fifty dollars! Wait, I only borrowed $20 from you last week. How did you come up with $50?\n#Person2#: Financial consulting fees. My advice is at least worth $30!","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2#. #Person2# asks how #Person1# spends the money and suggests #Person2# find a cheaper place, get rid of credit cards, cut back on the entertainment expenses, and sell the car and asks #Person1# to pay $30 for financial consulting.","topic":"financial consulting"}
{"fname":"train_3547","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. Uh, you look really unhappy. What's going on?\n#Person2#: Ah, you don't want to know.\n#Person1#: Okay, see ya.\n#Person2#: Wait, wait, wait! Why are you walking away?\n#Person1#: Well, you said I didn't want to know.\n#Person2#: No, wait. You see my parents really don't love me.\n#Person1#: What do you mean? When I met them last week, they seemed really caring.\n#Person2#: Uh, you don't understand! You see. I want a new smart phone ... I mean, I need one, and my parents won't buy me it!\n#Person1#: Uh, excuse me, but uh, don't you already have a iPhone?\n#Person2#: Man, yeah, but it's three months old, and it has a small scratch on it.\n#Person1#: Where? Let me see. [Look!] I don't see a scratch.\n#Person2#: Look, look right here!. [THAT?] [Do] you see it?\n#Person1#: It's just a speck of dust.\n#Person2#: Anyway. And my other phone ...\n#Person1#: What? You have two phones?\n#Person2#: That's beside the point.\n#Person1#: So, so, did your parents give you a reason for not buying you a new phone?\n#Person2#: Not a good one. Only something about being self-reliant and not being so entitled, or something like that. And now they want me to work ... on the neighbor's farm to pay for it. [Good idea!] It's not fair.\n#Person1#: Hey, I think I know the problem. [What?] Take a look in the mirror. You'll see both the problem and the solution.\n#Person2#: Uh! You're no help.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person2#'s parents don't love #Person2# because they won't buy #Person2# a new phone but #Person2# actually has got two phones. #Person2# says #Person2#'s parents want #Person2# to work to pay for the phone and #Person1# thinks it's a good idea.","topic":"buy a phone"}
{"fname":"train_3548","dialogue":"#Person1#: I went to visit a customer in IVS Company the other day. Their offices were very impressive, especially their company Logo which is all over the place. There are Logo models in metal, copper, clove, paper. They are even printed on the wall paper and the balls of the table-lights. It is really decorated identity. \n#Person2#: It is just too much. Don't you feel it is an exaggerating style to decorate offices in that way? \n#Person1#: Not at all! I like the design so much. The designer must have thought really hard to come out with such a brilliant concept. \n#Person2#: Wow, I doubt that. ","summary":"#Person1# likes the design of IVS Company which has the company logo all over the place but #Person2# thinks it's exaggerating.","topic":"design"}
{"fname":"train_3549","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Charlie! What are you reading? \n#Person2#: Hi, bob. I'm reading a biography? \n#Person1#: Who's it about? \n#Person2#: It's about Bob Dylan. \n#Person1#: Who is he? \n#Person2#: He's a famous American musician. \n#Person1#: Who's the author? \n#Person2#: It was written by Howard Sounes. \n#Person1#: What do you think about it? \n#Person2#: It's great! I've learned a lot from reading it. \n#Person1#: Can I read it when you're done? \n#Person2#: Sure, bob! I'm on chapter 12 now, so I'm almost finished. \n#Person1#: How many chapters does the book have? \n#Person2#: There are 15 chapters in total. \n#Person1#: When do you think you'll have finished reading it? \n#Person2#: I should be done by Friday. I'll give it to you in class then. \n#Person1#: Thanks. Charlie! \n#Person2#: No problem. Bob. ","summary":"Charlie is reading a biography about Bob Dylan, a famous American musician. He thinks the book is great and promises to lend it to Bob by Friday.","topic":"read a book"}
{"fname":"train_3550","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! I'm Hong lei. What's your name? \n#Person2#: Hello, Hong Lei. My name's Ricky. \n#Person1#: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here? \n#Person2#: Yes, I had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too? \n#Person1#: No, I've been here for six months. \n#Person2#: Six months. That's a long time. \n#Person1#: It's not so long really. What class are you in? Intermediate or ... ? \n#Person2#: Intermediate Three. And what about you? \n#Person1#: I'm in Advanced One. Who's your teacher? \n#Person2#: I can't remember her name, but she's got curly red hair. \n#Person1#: Ah! Does she wear glasses? \n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. \n#Person1#: That's probably Anne Wallis. \n#Person2#: Yes that's right. Do you know her? Is she your teacher too? \n#Person1#: No. But she taught me last term. How long have you been here? \n#Person2#: Only a week. \n#Person1#: Wow, not long. Where do you live? With a family? \n#Person2#: Well, I'm staying at the YMCA at the moment. I'm looking for somewhere more permanent. Do you know of any good places? \n#Person1#: Yes. Actually my friend has a spare room in here apartment and she's looking for a flatmate. Would you like her phone number? \n#Person2#: That would be great! Thanks for your help. Can I buy you coffee? ","summary":"Ricky is a new student in Intermediate Three. Hong Lei has been there for six months and is in Advanced One. They talk about their teacher. Ricky is looking for somewhere to live. Hong Lei says Hong Lei's friend is looking for a flatmate.","topic":"students"}
{"fname":"train_3551","dialogue":"#Person1#: Chris, remember at 11:00 this morning you have to call your grandparents. And at 12:00, can you take Fiona to the swimming pool in my car? Just medium friend there.\n#Person2#: OK. I wanted to watch some TV but I can wait.\n#Person1#: Can you get some stamps too? The post office closes at 1:00 but you be there at 12:30 if you go straight from the pool.\n#Person2#: OK, anything else?\n#Person1#: There are some library books to return that I do that on Monday. Can you wash the car? If you do that at the garage at 1:00, you'll be back here at lunchtime.\n#Person2#: Alright, so I'll see you at 1:30 and we'll eat then. At 2:00 there's a football match. It's a really important again. After that can I use the car to visit some friends?\n#Person1#: Yes, OK.","summary":"#Person1# asks Chris to call his grandparents, get some stamps, and wash the car. Chris agrees and #Person1# allows him to use the car to visit friends.","topic":"schedule"}
{"fname":"train_3552","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor, please.\n#Person2#: OK, how about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 pm?\n#Person1#: Do you happen to have an opening in the morning?\n#Person2#: Emm, how about tomorrow at 8:00 am or Thursday at 8:15 am?\n#Person1#: Ah, do you have anything earlier?\n#Person2#: No, I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: Well, in that case tomorrow would be fine.\n#Person2#: What's the purpose of your visit?\n#Person1#: Well, to tell you the truth, I fell from a ladder 2 days ago while painting my house. And my foot landed in a can and it was badly hurt.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# who fell from a ladder to make an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_3553","dialogue":"#Person1#: The children have been playing in the mountains for a long time. Why haven't they come back? I am really worried about them.\n#Person2#: Look at the sky. Black clouds are gathering and strong winds are blowing. It seems a heavy rain will fall soon.\n#Person1#: They haven't brought anything to protect themselves. They will be caught in the rain I think.\n#Person2#: Don't be worried too much about them. Anyhow, they're old enough now. They ought to be able to take care of themselves.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid they will catch a cold if they are caught in the rain. You see it's a little cold now.\n#Person2#: Shall we bring some umbrellas or raincoats for them?\n#Person1#: How can you find them since we don't know where they are?\n#Person2#: Well, we can only stay home and wait for them.","summary":"#Person1# is worried about the children who are playing in the mountains because it seems heavy rain will fall soon. #Person2# thinks they can take care of themselves.","topic":"children"}
{"fname":"train_3554","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you go to listen to the speeches yesterday? I mean at the conference.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I did. I listen to these so-called keynote speech about physical geography by Professor Henry Hadley. Long and boring. I left the lecture hall before he finished.\n#Person1#: Where did you go?\n#Person2#: I went to the library and borrowed some books and then watched some videos in the dormitory. Did you stay in the lecture hall all afternoon?\n#Person1#: Yes, another 3 professors gave speeches. Mark Lowcock, Heather Anewet and Jackson Lee.\n#Person2#: What did you think of their speeches?\n#Person1#: Well, I have to admit I can't follow perfectly all of the speeches, but I think all of them were interesting and full of useful information. I learned a lot. I really think you shouldn't have left the lecture hall before the speeches ended.","summary":"#Person2# went to the speech yesterday but left early because #Person2# thinks the speech was boring. #Person1# thinks the speeches were interesting and informative and #Person2# shouldn't have left so early.","topic":"speech"}
{"fname":"train_3555","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you work, Fiona?\n#Person2#: I work in a restaurant.\n#Person1#: Then you must know about how people tip very well. I came to this country just last week. I really don't know how to tip. Yesterday ordered a five dollar 95 cent beer, I gave the waitress $6. 00 and asked her to keep the change. She didn't give me a happy look.\n#Person2#: Well, you tipped too little. You should have left at least a 15% tip. That's a regular tip.\n#Person1#: Oh, I really tipped too little last time. Have you received such a low tip before?\n#Person2#: Sure. Some customers just leave such a low tip on purpose. What's worse, they expect quick service. It's really hard to accept.\n#Person1#: How do most people tip?\n#Person2#: Most people tip a 15% tip, but some tip 20% or even higher.\n#Person1#: Those must be your favorite kinds of customers.\n#Person2#: Sure. I am saving money for a car, so I really need better tips.\n#Person1#: Well, you can expect good tips form me.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# asks Fiona, who works in a restaurant, how to tip. Fiona tells #Person1# most people leave a 15% tip, but some tip 20% or even higher.","topic":"tip"}
{"fname":"train_3556","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sarah How is everything?\n#Person2#: Nothing new here. I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight?\n#Person1#: Well, I was thinking about reading a book at home tonight. What exactly have you got in mind?\n#Person2#: I thought we could just go for a walk. Maybe down to the bridge.\n#Person1#: Sorry, but I worked out in the gym this afternoon. I don't feel like going for a walk tonight.\n#Person2#: Oh, then let's go to the cinema. There is a new movie playing in theaters. How about going to see it?\n#Person1#: Sounds great. What time does it start?\n#Person2#: At 8:20. What about having supper together before going to the movie?\n#Person1#: Sorry. But my mother will make chicken and potatoes tonight, which are my favorite. So I'd rather eat at home and then go to the cinema.\n#Person2#: OK, so let's meet in front of the cinema 20 minutes before the movie begins. OK?\n#Person1#: OK. See you then.\n#Person2#: See you then.","summary":"Sarah invites #Person1# to go out tonight. #Person1# doesn't want to go for a walk but agrees to go to the cinema after eating at home.","topic":"go out"}
{"fname":"train_3557","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr.Smith. This is Janet Bush.\n#Person2#: Hello, Miss Bush.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I'm going to be late for our appointment. My friend was supposed to pick me up from the airport, but she just called me and said she is stuck in traffic downtown so she won't be here right now. It's 11 now, so there is no way I'm going to the restaurant at 11:30 as we planned. I wonder if we could reschedule our appointment to sometime this afternoon?\n#Person2#: Certainly. What about 2:00 o'clock in my office?\n#Person1#: That would be fine. See you then.\n#Person2#: See you.","summary":"Janet Bush calls Mr. Smith to postpone their appointment because her friend can't pick her up from the airport on time.","topic":"reschedule"}
{"fname":"train_3558","dialogue":"#Person1#: Halloween is coming. Are you planning to dress up this year?\n#Person2#: I wasn't going to. Why do they have this holiday anyway? I don't understand it. People just dress up in scary costumes and eat candy all night.\n#Person1#: That's not really all it's about. Many people dressed like their favorite cartoon character or a famous person. They go to Halloween parties and play games. Sometimes they play funny tricks on each other.\n#Person2#: That doesn't sound so bad. Why was Halloween started in the first place?\n#Person1#: It comes from an old holiday when People honor their dead relatives. Many people in other countries still celebrated that way.\n#Person2#: That sounds better than dressing up like a dead person.\n#Person1#: Then I can't wait until you see my costume. You were going to be so scared.\n#Person2#: Please don't say that. I hate those kinds of surprises. What you going to dress up as?\n#Person1#: A ghost.","summary":"#Person2# wasn't going to dress up for Halloween and hates the scary costumes. #Person1# is going to dress up as a ghost.","topic":"Halloween"}
{"fname":"train_3559","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Adam. I'm worried about my sister, Alice. She's in college and has just declared art as her major.\n#Person2#: Why does that worry you? I've seen her paintings. She's very talented in art.\n#Person1#: I know, but I'm afraid that once she graduates, she won't be able to make ends meet. It is said that most artists only make about 60% of what the average person makes a year. What's more, it's harder for art majors to find a full time job. But she doesn't seem too concerned.\n#Person2#: But you're forgetting that there's even more for them to choose. Alice loves art and that's what's important. Even if she can't make much money, she'll be happy and emotionally satisfied.\n#Person1#: But she'll have bills to pay. It's going to be hard for her to lead a lifestyle on what an artist makes.\n#Person2#: Don't be worried. And I know what you mean. Let's have a talk with Alice and listen to her.\n#Person1#: OK, if she insists on her idea, we'll support her.","summary":"#Person1# is worried about #Person1#'s sister who has just declared art as her major because #Person1# is afraid that she won't be able to make ends meet. #Person2# suggests talking with Alice and listening to her.","topic":"art major"}
{"fname":"train_3560","dialogue":"#Person1#: Fancy, a big juicy steak stacy?\n#Person2#: No thanks, I don't eat meat.\n#Person1#: Since when you became a vegetarian?\n#Person2#: I watched a documentary about all the animals we keep for eating a few years ago, and it's just brutal.\n#Person1#: I see, but it's hard to find a vegetarian friendly restaurant in this small town, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, so most of the time I cook for myself.\n#Person1#: Wow, it's been years since I tried some homemade food. What do you say we go back to your place and you cook something for me?\n#Person2#: Only if you don't mind if all you eat is leaves and fruits.\n#Person1#: Perfect, let's go.","summary":"Stacy watched a documentary and became a vegetarian. #Person1# suggests going back to Stacy's place and eating something Stack cooks.","topic":"vegetarian"}
{"fname":"train_3561","dialogue":"#Person1#: Amanda, could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon?\n#Person2#: I've already booked tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie. I'm thinking of picking them up from the ticket office on the way to the restaurant. What do you think?\n#Person1#: OK. Well, the Smiths want to move our appointment forward by half hour earlier. That means we should be there at 11:30.\n#Person2#: Then we don't have enough time. We'd better get moving. Oh, before I forget, can you remind me to stop by the bookstore on the way back home? I have to order a book there.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# asks Amanda to check the seats for the movie. Amanda has already booked tickets online. They'd better get moving because the Smiths want to move the appointment forward.","topic":"schedule"}
{"fname":"train_3562","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder what we should have for dinner this evening?\n#Person2#: Are you asking me?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am. I really don't feel much like cooking but the family must eat.\n#Person2#: Well, you know me. I can always eat pizza or Spaghetti.\n#Person1#: So I've noticed. You are putting on a little weight, aren't you?\n#Person2#: I know, you don't have to remind me. I'm starting a new diet the day after tomorrow.\n#Person1#: It's about time.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't know what to cook for dinner, #Person2# suggests pizza or Spaghetti. But #Person1# thinks #Person2# is getting heavy and should start a diet.","topic":"discuss dinner"}
{"fname":"train_3563","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, am I like a superman? All I need is a cape.\n#Person2#: No, just a super-boy.\n#Person1#: Mom, you always think of me as a child.\n#Person2#: Yes, because a real man doesn't need Mom to worry about him so much. He can do things by himself.\n#Person1#: Sure!\n#Person2#: Oh, my poor Danny, sure, you are a man. But you know, running like this in street is very dangerous.\n#Person1#: Superman is not afraid of any danger.\n#Person2#: Do you remember the rules of road safety?\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: Walk the sidewalk and please right-hand side.\n#Person1#: Don't play on the street or make any noise.\n#Person2#: Yes, so you still remember, ah.\n#Person1#: Dear Mom, please permit of superman's naughty.","summary":"Danny wants to be a Superman but his mother thinks he is still a child and reminds him of road safety.","topic":"naughty child"}
{"fname":"train_3564","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's our sample room.\n#Person2#: You've got a large collection of sample foodstuffs here.\n#Person1#: Yes. We are exporting a wide range of foodstuffs to many countries. And the demand is getting greater and greater. By the way, which items are you interested in?\n#Person2#: I'm particularly interested in shortbreads. Do you have some samples you could show me?\n#Person1#: Yes. This way, please. Our shortbread is in a variety of flavors, such as almond, walnut, lotus seed, etc. And different packaging has different weights. We can make packages within a reasonable range of any size you require.\n#Person2#: The small sizes are more marketable than the large ones for us. I wonder if your pastry tastes better...\n#Person1#: You are welcome to have a try. Here it is. Ours is of prime quality.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's delicious. . .","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# their foodstuffs sample room. #Person1# is promoting shortbreads of all tastes and sizes to #Person2#. #Person2# tastes one and thinks it delicious.","topic":"promote foodstuffs"}
{"fname":"train_3565","dialogue":"#Person1#: Those are today's top stories. Now let's go to John for the weather. John, what does the forecast look like for our weekend travelers?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid we're in for a rough weekend, Mary. There is a storm system moving through the East Coast. It will be drizzling all day today, and there's a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms this evening.\n#Person1#: That's pretty chilly for the summer! Will it rain on Saturday?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, yes. It will be clear early Saturday morning but there is a high chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. There is a severe thunderstorm warning for some parts of the South.\n#Person1#: That certainly sounds like a dreary Saturday.\n#Person2#: It gets better on Sunday, though. The storm systems move east and the skies will clear up at night. It will still be rather cool, with highs in the low 50s. The West Coast will be experiencing some cool time.","summary":"John is telling the weather reports to Mary. It will rain on Friday and Saturday, but the sky will turn clear on Sunday.","topic":"the weather forecast"}
{"fname":"train_3566","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Maris, are you a part-timer?\n#Person2#: Part-timer? Is that a new buzzword?\n#Person1#: Oh, it's pretty popular among my classmates these days. So are you?\n#Person2#: Sure, I have a part-time job as a bartender.\n#Person1#: Cool! It must be amazing to work at a bar!\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm not there for fun. I have to remain professional and if I get distracted, the manager would be pretty upset.\n#Person1#: That's true. I'm wondering did you learn anything from the job?\n#Person2#: Of course. There's always much to learn. I got to know more about the real world.\n#Person1#: You mean you got working experience, right?\n#Person2#: Not just working experience. I would say the biggest lesson I learned is how to deal with people from all walks of life.\n#Person1#: It must be very demanding.\n#Person2#: Sometimes it is. But after working for a few weeks, it's easy to figure out.\n#Person1#: Really? It sounds interesting.\n#Person2#: Maybe you can come to the bar one day and I'll show you around.\n#Person1#: Great. I'm looking forward to it.","summary":"Maris tells #Person1# that he has a part-time job as a bartender and has learned a lot from it. Maris also invites #Person1# to visit there.","topic":"Part-time job"}
{"fname":"train_3567","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I help you with?\n#Person2#: I need to hire you.\n#Person1#: What do you need me for?\n#Person2#: I need you for my court date.\n#Person1#: What kind of case do you have?\n#Person2#: I'm being charged with a felony.\n#Person1#: I can help you with that.\n#Person2#: What is your price?\n#Person1#: I charge $ 150 an hour.\n#Person2#: I can't afford that.\n#Person1#: That's my rate.\n#Person2#: That's expensive, but I need you.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# for help with a felony, but #Person1#'s price is very high.","topic":"Hire lawyers"}
{"fname":"train_3568","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm afraid I have to return this sweater.\n#Person2#: May I ask if there's anything wrong with it?\n#Person1#: You see, there is a run at the neck.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry. But do you want to change it for another one?\n#Person1#: No, thank you.\n#Person2#: Okay, I am really sorry, I'll have it returned.","summary":"#Person1# wants to return the sweater because there is a run. #Person2# apologizes and agrees.","topic":"returned goods"}
{"fname":"train_3569","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this the first time you've come to our city, Mr. Ross?\n#Person2#: Correct. I have expected to visit here for a long time. So fortunate for me, I can realize this expectation and meet you, Arden, and your kind-hearted staff in your company.\n#Person1#: I am so honored to hear that. Well, after staying here for several days, you must have some ideas about our company. We have been in the clothes field for many years, and yours brand is also well-known in the country. How about our cooperation?\n#Person2#: That is one of reasons why I am here now. I am really willing to have some cooperation with your company.\n#Person1#: We intend to establish business relationship with your company on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.","summary":"Mr. Ross hopes that his brand and Arden's clothing company will start business cooperation. Arden welcomes the cooperation based on equality and mutual benefit.","topic":"business cooperation"}
{"fname":"train_3570","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who has been here already this morning?\n#Person2#: Well, Vince dropped off some sales reports for you. Said you signed a big deal with HomeSupplies. com.\n#Person1#: They're small fry. Tonight I'm going to LA to negotiate with Stars. com. That'll be big.\n#Person2#: You're right. All the entertainment web sites follow Stars. com.\n#Person1#: Who else has been here?\n#Person2#: Elvin stopped by to see me.\n#Person1#: Elvin? Which one is he?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Vince came here this morning and Elvin stopped by to see #Person2#.","topic":"visits"}
{"fname":"train_3571","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting here for fifteen minutes. Do you know why the traffic is so heavy?\n#Person2#: A lorry overturned on the road and blocked it, so all the traffic was held up.\n#Person1#: Oh, what a terrible situation! This traffic is unbearable.\n#Person2#: Yeah, traffic was brought to a standstill by the accident. If we had gone early we would miss the traffic.\n#Person1#: I agree with you. But now we have to wait. The sky is overcast, and it is very sultry. I fear a thunder storm is brewing.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. The traffic jam is said to be over soon.\n#Person1#: Yes, I hope so. Thank you for telling me this.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a traffic accident caused the traffic jam and it will be over soon.","topic":"traffic jam"}
{"fname":"train_3572","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you voting tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Of course. What about you?\n#Person1#: You know that I am.\n#Person2#: Where is your polling place?\n#Person1#: It's at the park up the street.\n#Person2#: Oh, is that right?\n#Person1#: Where's your polling place?\n#Person2#: I have no idea.\n#Person1#: How come you don't know where it is?\n#Person2#: Nothing came in the mail telling me my polling place.\n#Person1#: You should check online.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? Thanks, I'm going to do that right now.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't know where to vote. #Person1# suggests checking online.","topic":"voting"}
{"fname":"train_3573","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so tired! I don't know how I'm going to make it through this lecture.\n#Person2#: The professor is a bit boring today. You need something to perk yourself up. How about a coffee?\n#Person1#: I don't really like coffee, to be honest. It's too bitter for me.\n#Person2#: Well, you need something to wake you up. How about a soda?\n#Person1#: Most some drinks have too much sugar in them.\n#Person2#: The diet sodas don't have any caffeic in them, which one would you like?\n#Person1#: I like diet sprite. Does that have any caffeine in it?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, it doesn't. how about some diet coke?\n#Person1#: I don't care for coke. I heard that coke was first used as a medicine and I don't like medicine. What else has caffeine?\n#Person2#: Maybe you should try a cappuccino or a latte ; they taste much better than plain brewed coffee.\n#Person1#: Maybe. How about a mochaccino? Are they any good?\n#Person2#: You'll love that. It's just a shot of espresso beans mixed with steam milk and some chocolate syrup.\n#Person1#: That's perfect! Would you like one, too? My treat.\n#Person2#: Thanks, but I'll stick with some jasmine tea. I'm trying to watch my diet.","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# to have some drink to cheer #Person1# up, but #Person1# doesn't like them very much. Finally, #Person1# chooses to drink a mochaccino.","topic":"refreshing drinks"}
{"fname":"train_3574","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you shorten this pipe for me? It's too long.\n#Person2#: Sure. I'll do it after lunch. What length do you need?\n#Person1#: Can you take 15 mm of it?\n#Person2#: Yes, no problem. It'll be ready by 2 p. m.","summary":"\\#Person2# will shorten a pipe for #Person1# by 2 p.m.","topic":"shorten the pipe"}
{"fname":"train_3575","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tu Mao, I'm hungry, let's get something to eat.\n#Person2#: Me too. Is there a place nearby that we can get something to eat?\n#Person1#: There's a Kentucky's not far ahead and there's a McDonald's in down street.\n#Person2#: Kentucky's? Is that a chain restaurant?\n#Person1#: Don't you know about Kentucky's?\n#Person2#: I've heard about it, but never had one.\n#Person1#: They sell pieces of fried chicken, you've got to try one this time.\n#Person2#: OK. Let's go.","summary":"#Person1# introduce Kentucky's to Tu and recommends him to try it.","topic":"take food"}
{"fname":"train_3576","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, where are you going?\n#Person2#: I'm going to do some shopping.\n#Person1#: Won't you watch TV?\n#Person2#: What's on TV tonight? Is there a football match?\n#Person1#: The TV station will air the World Cup football match alive at 8: 30.\n#Person2#: Really? Who will play?\n#Person1#: The Brazilian team versus the American team. Don't miss it.\n#Person2#: That's cool. I'll watch it.\n#Person1#: Who do you think will win?\n#Person2#: There is no doubt that the Brazilian team will win.\n#Person1#: I think so.","summary":"#Person1# tells Peter there will be a World Cup football match on TV today. They think Brazil will win.","topic":"football match"}
{"fname":"train_3577","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter. Bob?\n#Person2#: Oach. I think it's my ankle. It hurts badly.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: One of my snowshoes got caught on a rock.\n#Person1#: Can you stand?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. It's kind of sore.\n#Person1#: We'll have to get you to a hospital for an X-ray.\n#Person2#: Is that really necessary?\n#Person1#: It may be worse than it seems. How's it feel?\n#Person2#: About the same.\n#Person1#: Someone will be out to take a look any minute now.\n#Person2#: Should we be here, Alice? I don't think it's that serious.\n#Person1#: Of course! It's the sort of thing a hospital emergency ward is for. Will we have to wait much longer?\n#Person2#: I hope not. It isn't that busy.","summary":"Bob groans that his ankle was injured. Alice insists he should go to the hospital though Bob doesn't think it's serious.","topic":"Ankle Injury"}
{"fname":"train_3578","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, what are you doing? Come and have your breakfast. You don't want to be late for work a second time this week, do you?\n#Person2#: Of course I don't. But I can't find my glasses. Have you seen them?\n#Person1#: Oh, dear. You're always forgetting where you put them. What did you do just now?\n#Person2#: I took a shower just a few minutes ago.\n#Person1#: Maybe you left them in the bathroom.\n#Person2#: No. I checked there but I didn't find them.\n#Person1#: What else did you do?\n#Person2#: After the shower, I went to the living room. Oh, I remember I read a magazine there. You know I can't read without my glasses.\n#Person1#: Then you must have left them there. Go there quickly, I'm sure you'll find them.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# recall the places #Person2# had been in the morning and find out that the glasses might be left in the living room","topic":"Looking for glasses"}
{"fname":"train_3579","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bob, how's your vacation of Los Angeles?\n#Person2#: OK. It was really wonderful, especially because I was so lucky to spend two days on Santa Catalina Island.\n#Person1#: Santa Catalina Island? I've never heard of it before.\n#Person2#: But you may have seen it. In the past nineteen years, Catalina has enjoyed a great popularity as a filming location.\n#Person1#: Where is it?\n#Person2#: About 35km off Los Angeles, coast. We took the high speed hurry to the harbor at Avalon. Avalon is Catalina's main town.\n#Person1#: What is it then?\n#Person2#: It's a small town replaced by thousands of people. It's different from other beach cities in Los Angeles. There will be stories of many color ice cream stamps. Instead of carts, golf carts are the preferred means of transport in Avalon. Tourists all like them with cats in and outside the city.\n#Person1#: What has made the major tourist in Catalina?\n#Person2#: The airport in the sky.\n#Person1#: How did you learn to see all of them?\n#Person2#: We took the classical tour. We'll sure about the scenery in the 1953 flexible bus.\n#Person1#: Sounds so interesting. I'll include Catalina in my vacation plan next month.","summary":"Bob talks about his vacation of Los Angeles and the towns there. #Person1# plans to go there next month.","topic":"vacation travel"}
{"fname":"train_3580","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, you're new here, aren't you? What's your name?\n#Person2#: Stella.\n#Person1#: Want to come and play?\n#Person2#: I'd like to. but I can't. My Mum says I've got to stay and help her. It's my brother's birthday and we're having a party, too.\n#Person1#: Oh, you've got a brother, haven't you?\n#Person2#: I've got two brothers. Kit, the one with the birthday, he's only four. I've got a big brother who's married, his name's Don.\n#Person1#: Does your brother Don live near here?\n#Person2#: Yes, not very far away. Cathy, my sister-in-law, works in the sweetshop over there. They've got a new baby called Liz. I mean Elizabeth really, but we call her Liz.\n#Person1#: Is that your Mum over there calling you?\n#Person2#: No, that's my Aunt May, my Mum's twin sister. I'd better go. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# invites Stella to #Person1#'s home but Stella needs to attend her four-year-old brother's birthday. Then Stella introduces her family members.","topic":"Introduce the family"}
{"fname":"train_3581","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have you been working in the laboratory?\n#Person2#: For almost three years, ever since I got my degree.\n#Person1#: Your bachelor's?\n#Person2#: No, my master's. I didn't try to get a job until I had my master's degree.\n#Person1#: What kind of research do you do? Are you trying to develop new products or something like that?\n#Person2#: No, that's clone by another group in the lab. The group I'm with is doing basic research.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has been doing basic research in this laboratory for almost three years since #Person2#'s master graduation.","topic":"Interview researcher"}
{"fname":"train_3582","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next. Uh, your passport please.\n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person1#: Uh, what is the purpose of your visit?\n#Person2#: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.\n#Person1#: And where will you be staying?\n#Person2#: I'll be staying in a room at a hotel downtown for the entire week.\n#Person1#: And uh, what do you have in your luggage?\n#Person2#: Uh, well, just, just my personal belongings um, ... clothes, a few books, and a CD player.\n#Person1#: Okay. Uh, please open your bag.\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Okay ... Everything's fine.\n#Person2#: Great.\n#Person1#: Uh, by the way, is this your first visit to the country?\n#Person2#: Well, yes and no. Actually, I was born here when my parents were working in the capital many years ago, but this is my first trip back since then.\n#Person1#: Well, enjoy your trip.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plan in this country and #Person1# checks #Person2#'s luggage.","topic":"customs inspection"}
{"fname":"train_3583","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, this is TGC.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?\n#Person1#: Who's calling, please?\n#Person2#: Walter Barry, from London.\n#Person1#: What is it about, please?\n#Person2#: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I would like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me when I could reach him?\n#Person1#: He's very busy for the next few days, then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to give you a time.\n#Person2#: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?\n#Person1#: Who in particular?\n#Person2#: A colleague for example?\n#Person1#: You're speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.\n#Person2#: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?\n#Person1#: No, I'm sorry he won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies and then we'll contact you.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.\n#Person1#: Very good, Mr....\n#Person2#: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London.\n#Person1#: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Walter Barry calls TGC to promote his company's LCP to Mr. Grande. #Person1# tells Walter that Mr. Grand is away recently and suggests Walter Barry sending an email to their company.","topic":"product promotion"}
{"fname":"train_3584","dialogue":"#Person1#: It seems you've burned yourself out.\n#Person2#: Pardon. I'm afraid I didn't quite catch you.\n#Person1#: You look tired. You must have overworked yourself.\n#Person2#: Yes, a little bit. I've been hitting the books all these days.\n#Person1#: Why have you been studying so hard?\n#Person2#: I need to review my English.\n#Person1#: So that's what keeps you so busy recently!\n#Person2#: Yes, I've been tied up with my studies. Now, what worries me a lot is my English.\n#Person1#: But why? Your English is very good.\n#Person2#: Thank you. You are very kind.\n#Person1#: No, I'm telling the truth. As an American, I understand you quite well.\n#Person2#: It's very kind of you to say so.","summary":"#Person1# says #Person2# looks tired. #Person2# explains that's because #Person2# has been studying English and worried about it. #Person1#, as an American, encourages #Person2#.","topic":"learning English"}
{"fname":"train_3585","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yes, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I have a reservation for tonight. John Durgin.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please. Let me check. That's right. You have a reservation for a two-room suite for tonight.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid there's been a mistake. I only reserve a single room, not a suite.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mr. Durgin, but this is what is available. Your reservation arrived too late to have a single. There's a large conference in town this week and we're full up.\n#Person2#: Well, if that's the way it is, I'll have to take it.\n#Person1#: Please sign the register here. Your suite is 526.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: The lift is on your right, sir, and I'll have your bags sent up in a moment.\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks.","summary":"Mr. Durgin booked a single room, but the hotel reserves a suite. #Person1# explains that's because they are full. Mr. Durgin accepts.","topic":"Hotel"}
{"fname":"train_3586","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing recently?\n#Person2#: I got a job at the restaurant, but it doesn't sound very interesting.\n#Person1#: How much will they pay you?\n#Person2#: $ 160 a week.\n#Person1#: I'd take it if I were you.\n#Person2#: But it doesn't sound interesting.\n#Person1#: But you need a job, don't you?\n#Person2#: But I might find a better job somewhere.\n#Person1#: Maybe, but a bird in hand is worth two in the bush.\n#Person2#: I think you are right.","summary":"#Person2# found a high-paying job in a restaurant but #Person2# is not interested. #Person1# persuades #Person2# to accept.","topic":"Finding a Job"}
{"fname":"train_3587","dialogue":"#Person1#: We seem to be having this conversation over and over again.\n#Person2#: You're fight.\n#Person1#: Look, I know how you feel about my smoking. You don't have to tell me every day.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I worry about you.\n#Person1#: Let's be honest. There's always going to be a reason. After you graduate, it's going to be hard to find a job, then there will be the stress from just starting a job. OK, I get your point. It's just so hard. You don't really understand because you have never smoked.\n#Person2#: You need some help. Why don't you go to a doctor?\n#Person1#: You mean a psychiatrist?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. I mean a general practitioner. Maybe you can get a patch, or some pills, well, I don't know, something to help you with the withdrawal.\n#Person1#: Really, I believe I can quit on my own. But I'll think about it. I will.\n#Person2#: All fight. I won't mention it for a week. Then I want to know your decision. Because if you don't get some help, I need to rethink our plans.\n#Person1#: You mean you'd break our engagement over this? I can't believe it!\n#Person2#: I don't know.","summary":"#Person2# is worrying about #Person1# and recommends #Person1# to see a doctor and rethink their plans if #Person1# cannot quit smoking.","topic":"smoking cessation"}
{"fname":"train_3588","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I need some storybooks in easy English. Do you have anything likethat? \n#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of storybooks upstairs in our children's section. Some are written for young children, others for teens. Maybe some of them will suit your needs. \n#Person1#: I'll go take a look. Thanks for your help. \n#Person2#: You're welcome. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# if there are storybooks in easy English. #Person2# tells #Person1# they're upstairs in the children's area.","topic":"buy books"}
{"fname":"train_3589","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have we handed out all the water? \n#Person2#: Yes. So what else to do now? \n#Person1#: Nothing. The teacher said the only thing left was to get back all the disposable cups later. \n#Person2#: I see. How do you like the game? \n#Person1#: Terrific. There is one girl said, It is the best game I've ever watched. \n#Person2#: Who do you think do better? \n#Person1#: Clive was really outstanding. Not only he put on a big show himself, but also he inspired the whole team. \n#Person2#: Exactly. He is unbelievable. \n#Person1#: On the other hand, I think the other team won everyone's respect. The leader said they could have crumpled at the beginning, but they just carried on and never lost their cool. \n#Person2#: They were really tough. \n#Person1#: The thing I like most about them is that they did not play with a heavy heart even though at that time the odds seemed to be against them. \n#Person2#: I can't agree more. Okay, time is up. Let's do the last thing. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks Clive's performance was excellent and #Person1# likes other teams' performance in the face of failure. #Person1# thinks they deserve respect. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"Evaluation of game"}
{"fname":"train_3590","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I would like to buy some business cards. \n#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like? \n#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine. \n#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please. \n#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card. \n#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir. \n#Person1#: . . . Okay, I'm finished. Here's your form and my old card. \n#Person2#: Very good, sir. Your order will be ready in one week. \n#Person1#: Do you think you could finish it in three days? \n#Person2#: No problem, sir. But it will cost you extra.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy business cards from #Person2#. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill a form and says extra is needed for three-day delivery.","topic":"making business cards"}
{"fname":"train_3591","dialogue":" #Person1#: Jane! What an enchanting skirt you have on! \n#Person2#: Thank you! Guess how much it costs. \n#Person1#: Bright colors, smooth material, exquisite craftsmanship, soft lines... Darling, it looks elegant on you! It can't be any cheap stuff. Something around two hundred, I guess. \n#Person2#: Your offer is way off the mark. It set me back only sixty-five. \n#Person1#: Then you got a windfall! Was sixty-five the original price, or did you get a special discount? \n#Person2#: Neither. I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down. \n#Person1#: How much did she ask for? \n#Person2#: Three hundred! That's daylight robbery. How dare she play tricks on an old hand like me? Without hesitation, I gave my offer---no more than fifty. \n#Person1#: She must be fuming with anger at such a bid, wasn't she? \n#Person2#: Not at all! She's really been around, and seemed quite accustomed to bargaining like this. That's the trade. She only demanded a higher bid, saying the purchase price was even higher than seventy. She was lying! Then I inquired , 'May I have it at sixty? ' she waved her head. \n#Person1#: Then you pretended to go without buying it? \n#Person2#: Yeah. I turned around and started to move out. Just then, she yelped behind my back, ' all right, all right! I may sacrifice a little. Let's fix it sixty-five! Can't be cheaper. ' ","summary":"#Person1# gives high compliments to value for money of Jane's dress. Jane explains that she obtained it by bargaining with the vendor and pretending to leave until the vendor agreed with the lower price.","topic":"Price of skirt"}
{"fname":"train_3592","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are something wrong with my computer. \n#Person2#: Really, what's wrong with it? \n#Person1#: The computer doesn't work when I push the power botton. \n#Person2#: Oh, do you use your computer often? \n#Person1#: Yes, I don't know why it doesn't work this time. \n#Person2#: Don't worry. Have you got receipt with you? \n#Person1#: Yeah! \n#Person2#: We'll go to your house and repair it on Tuesday. Ok? \n#Person1#: OK, I'll expected you around 2 o'clock? \n#Person2#: See you then. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2#'s computer is broken. #Person2# will repair it at 2 pm on Tuesday.","topic":"repair a computer"}
{"fname":"train_3593","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I guess that's about it. Everything's packed and ready to go. \n#Person2#: It's hard to believer you're really retiring. What are you going to do with yourself? \n#Person1#: Have fun! I plan to spend some more time with my grandkids, and I might even go back to school. \n#Person2#: Well, good luck. Give me a ring sometime, and let me know how you are. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'ll accompany #Person1#'s grandkids and might go to school after retirement.","topic":"retirement"}
{"fname":"train_3594","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall we for go out for a meal this evening? \n#Person2#: I don't really mind. \n#Person1#: We can go to that new Chinese restaurant. \n#Person2#: I suppose I could. \n#Person1#: Come on, let's try it. \n#Person2#: All right. If you really want to. ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a new Chinese restaurant to have dinner. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"Having dinner"}
{"fname":"train_3595","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which social problem do you think the government needs to concentrate on most? \n#Person2#: I think housing is a big problem. There are thousands of homeless people on the streets. \n#Person1#: How would you solve the problem? \n#Person2#: I have a good idea to solve it. The government could provide some money for homeless people to build their own homes. \n#Person1#: It would probably be very expensive. \n#Person2#: I think the government can afford it. Besides, there are many advantages. Homeless people would find it easier to get jobs if they had an address. They would learn some useful skill for finding jobs in the construction industry or home improvement. \n#Person1#: It's not a bad idea. I think education is the biggest problem at the moment. Schools don't seem to have enough money to educate kids properly. \n#Person2#: If we are to invest more money to education, we will need to raise taxes. That wouldn't be popular with voters. \n#Person1#: Most voters what everything bout ways. They want the government to pay for lots of things, but without increasing taxes. \n#Person2#: The government should show that it is using money efficiently. Sometimes you hear about how the government has wasted money on a project. \n#Person1#: Yes. The government has limited funds and must show that it is using the money responsibly. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks housing is a big problem and government funds should be used to help homeless people build houses. #Person1# thinks education is the biggest problem. They both think the government should use money efficiently.","topic":"social issue"}
{"fname":"train_3596","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you mind if I try this shirt on?\n#Person2#: Not at all. The changing rooms are just this way. \n#Person1#: Thanks. It's a little tight. Do you have any in a larger size? \n#Person2#: Sure. I'll give you the next size up. That one is small, right? \n#Person1#: Yes. Also, I'm not so sure about the color. \n#Person2#: Well. It doesn't go with your skirt. I think the color itself is fine though. ","summary":"#Person1# tries on a shirt at #Person2#'s shop, but #Person1# thinks its color and size are not suitable.","topic":"buy clothes"}
{"fname":"train_3597","dialogue":"#Person1#: I know you pay a lot of attention to exercise in your daily life. Could you tell me something about exercise?\n#Person2#: OK. I'm just interested in exercise. The importance of exercise is nothing new. Thomas Jefferson once wrote that to be successful and academic studies, a person should give about 2 hours everyday to exercise.\n#Person1#: 2 hours every day? I can't do that.\n#Person2#: Most experts today do not demand 2 hours of daily exercise. They recommend that people get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.\n#Person1#: How does exercise do good to our health?\n#Person2#: For example, brisk walking, jogging and swimming are easy ways to boost your heart rate and promote your health. Exercise can also help to lower blood pressure and counter stress. For women, exercise that makes the body and bones bear weight, like walking or running may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.\n#Person1#: Are there other benefits of doing exercise?\n#Person2#: You'll probably discover a subtler benefit of exercise as well. Greater self confidence, this may make it easier for you to participate in class and help you do well in academic and social situations.\n#Person1#: OK, thanks. I think I will keep exercising in the future.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# most experts suggest exercising for 60 minutes every day. #Person2# says exercise can promote health, lower blood pressure, counter stress and even boost confidence.","topic":"take exercise"}
{"fname":"train_3598","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why is it that some children performed better than others at school?\n#Person2#: Obviously, certain children are brighter than others, but it is not that simple. A lot of emphasis is placed on intelligence measured by tests.\n#Person1#: The so called IQ tests?\n#Person2#: Yes, basically they are intended to test language and numerical ability, so some children are bound to suffer. This is very unfortunate. A child with an average IQ may turn out to be successful when he grows up.\n#Person1#: What you are saying is that some children have abilities that are not easy to measure.\n#Person2#: Exactly. If these abilities are not discovered early, they cannot be developed. That's why there are so many unhappy parents in the world. They're not doing the things they are best at.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: But at school, only those who are good with words and numbers will probably do well in exams.\n#Person1#: Right. Is there anything a parent can do to help in this case?\n#Person2#: Yes, in my opinion, a child should be judged on his individual talents. After all, being happy in life is putting your skills to good use no matter what they are.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# believes the IQ test cannot reflect children's abilities and children should be judged based on their talents.","topic":"Education issues"}
{"fname":"train_3599","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like for lunch, Miss Turner?\n#Person2#: I would like Italian noodles with Ham.\n#Person1#: I don't wish for much food now.\n#Person2#: Why you are not hungry?\n#Person1#: No, I had quite a Big Breakfast this morning.\n#Person2#: What did you eat?\n#Person1#: A bowl of porridge, four sandwiches and a cup of coffee.\n#Person2#: That was a lot.\n#Person1#: Now let's not talk about breakfast, but lunch. You would like noodles? Would you like anything to drink?\n#Person2#: Yes, a cup of tea.\n#Person1#: I'll just have a piece of cake and a cup of tea.","summary":"#Person1# tells Miss Turner #Person1# only needs a piece of cake and a cup of tea for lunch because #Person1# eats too much in the morning.","topic":"Food for lunch"}
{"fname":"train_3600","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ma'ma, come in, please.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, are you a manager?\n#Person1#: Yes, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I have received such poor service from your employees this morning. I felt I had to let you know.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, ma'am, please tell me what happened.\n#Person2#: I was asking that woman over there in the black dress where the men section was, and she completely ignored me while continuing to talk on her cellphone.\n#Person1#: That's not ok.\n#Person2#: There's more, I waited outside the changing room for 10 minutes, only to find the person inside was another staff member.\n#Person1#: That should never happen, I...\n#Person2#: I'm not finished yet. When I came out of the changing room, there were 3 employees outside. The lady in red said I looked fat, I was so embarrassed.\n#Person1#: Ma'am I promise you I will speak with them immediately about this. In the mean time. I'll give you 50% off whatever you decide to purchas.\n#Person2#: Well, that's the least you can do.","summary":"#Person2# complains to #Person1# about the poor service of employees in their store. #Person1# apologizes and offers a 50% discount.","topic":"complaints"}
{"fname":"train_3601","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can we go shopping dad? I need to get some notebooks and pens.\n#Person2#: No problem, do you need to buy anything else for school?\n#Person1#: I need a new brush for art class too.\n#Person2#: Let's go to the art store then, we can get all of those supplies there. You probably need a lot more than that though, did the teacher give you a list?\n#Person1#: There's one on the class website.\n#Person2#: Print it out and bring it with you, honey. I'll get ready, and we can leave in about 20 minutes.\n#Person1#: OK dad, can I go to Sarah's house afterwards? We're in the same art class. I want to show her what I will get.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'll drive you there, but you need to take the bus back home in time for dinner, OK?\n#Person1#: Deal.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person1#'s dad to buy stationery and art supplies and send #Person1# to Sarah's house afterward. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3602","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, how much for the tie? I love the pattern.\n#Person1#: Oh, I love those ties. They're selling well. They're $30.50 each.\n#Person2#: The price is a bit high. Have you got anything cheaper?\n#Person1#: Well, we do have these simpler red ones on sale, and there are the same brand.\n#Person2#: How much are they?\n#Person1#: Only $10. It's a great discount.\n#Person2#: But aren't the colors too bright?\n#Person1#: These bright colors are popular right now. Wear this one with a gray suit, and you'll look like a million bucks.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a tie. He thinks the first style is too expensive and the second one is too bright. #Person1# says the second one makes people look rich.","topic":"Buy a tie"}
{"fname":"train_3603","dialogue":"#Person1#: Every honored guests, welcome to Hang Thou. Now we are visiting Tiger-running Spring.\n#Person2#: How can we relate tiger to this spot, Miss Zhang?\n#Person1#: Its name originates from a legend that two tigers run here and made a hole, and then a spring gushed out from it.\n#Person2#: How ignorant I am!\n#Person1#: The Longing Tea and the Tiger-running Spring water are always considered as the ' Two Wonders in West Lake. '\n#Person2#: I know that tea. It smells fragrant.\n#Person1#: That's right. All my guests, attention please. We will have half an hour to visit the spring and take photos. And next spot will be the Moon Reflected in Three Pools.\n#Person2#: Janice, David, come here. We take some photos here. I can't imagine how beautiful it is!","summary":"Miss Zhang is showing #Person2# and other tourists around the Tiger-running Spring. She explains the origins of the name and introduces the Longing Tea.","topic":"tour guide"}
{"fname":"train_3604","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you live in the red house at the end of the road?\n#Person2#: Yes, I live in that house with my parents and my sister. We also have a cat and a dog.\n#Person1#: Do you take your dog for a walk every day?\n#Person2#: No. My father and I do it together. My father takes the dog for a walk every Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. And I take the dog for a walk every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.\n#Person1#: Who takes the dog on Saturday?\n#Person2#: On Saturday we all go to the park and the dog comes with us.\n#Person1#: Do you help with the housework?\n#Person2#: My mum and my sister do the housework and cooking but I clean my room.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# lives with parents and sister, and they have a cat and a dog. #Person2# shares the division of housework.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3605","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Mr. Waterstone, what can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello, Becky. Well, you see, I have this thing here, called a Fixed Deposit Certificate, and I've just noticed the date on it.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. You have two choices here you can either redeem or renew.\n#Person2#: I think I'll redeem, if that's not a problem.\n#Person1#: No problem at all, Mr. Waterstone. Any preference as to how you want the money?\n#Person2#: Anything you like, but not too many large notes. It's useful to have smaller notes.\n#Person1#: Here we go, Mr. Waterstone. Here's your money and your interest note.\n#Person2#: Yes, yes. Everything's fine. Thank you very much, Becky.","summary":"Mr Waterstone chooses to redeem the Fixed Deposit Certificate with Becky's assistance, and he prefers having the smaller notes.","topic":"redeem"}
{"fname":"train_3606","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, young man?\n#Person2#: I need to rent three pairs of skates for the morning.\n#Person1#: What sizes do you need?\n#Person2#: One pair of 37, and two pairs of 21. One for me, and the other two for two kids.\n#Person1#: Here you are. And here are three crash helmets.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Well, those two kids are beginners. What should I do about their safety?\n#Person1#: Well, there are a lot to do, but nothing to worry about. First, make sure they don't go far from the railings.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah, maybe I should ask them just to walk along the railings.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. And remind them to be slow at the beginning, not to run into the railings.\n#Person2#: OK. Anything else?\n#Person1#: Never go to the center of the lake. The ice there is too thin to skate on.\n#Person2#: Got it. Thanks for reminding me. And, are there any intensive training courses?","summary":"#Person2# rents three pairs of skates, one for #Person2#, and the other two for kids, from #Person1#. #Person1# offers #Person2# suggestions about the safety of skating beginners.","topic":"rent skates"}
{"fname":"train_3607","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have experience in advertising?\n#Person2#: Yes, I used to have a part-time job in advertising company.\n#Person1#: What were you mean duties there?\n#Person2#: I mostly did advertising planning.\n#Person1#: What qualities do you think an advertising planner should have?\n#Person2#: I think an advertising planner should have active thoughts, creative talent, and be sensitive to the changes in the market.\n#Person1#: What was the most important thing you have learned at work?\n#Person2#: The most important thing I learned was that I must continuously improve my abilities. Advertising is a constantly evolving trade and creativity is an important fact to success. If I want to make in marking in advertising industry, I can ' t stop studying and creating.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s experience in advertising. #Person2# shares what qualities an advertising planner should have and what #Person2# has learned at work.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3608","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, everyone. Gather around. Here are the rules. No tackling. No pushing.\n#Person2#: You shouldn't grab someone else's shirt. That's a foul.\n#Person1#: Play is stopped when the person with the ball is touched.\n#Person2#: You can touch them only between the shoulder and the knees.\n#Person1#: The touchdown lines are there and there. OK, let's play!\n#Person2#: Before we start, let's have a moment of silence for our fallen men.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# introduces the rules of a ball game before starting.","topic":"rules introduction"}
{"fname":"train_3609","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see an Open House sign over there, and I think we should go check it out.\n#Person2#: I think that looks like a very nice house. Is it on our Internet listing for Open Houses?\n#Person1#: Yes, I see it listed on the printout we got off of the Internet.\n#Person2#: I love the beautiful lawn. What a great front entryway!\n#Person1#: We need to make sure to put our names in the registry so the realtor knows we were here.\n#Person2#: That works for me. We can check out the kitchen next.\n#Person1#: On such a hot day, it is thoughtful to have water out for potential buyers.\n#Person2#: Check out the flyer with all of the home's information on it.\n#Person1#: What is the price of this house in the flyer?\n#Person2#: They have changed the asking price since it first went on the market. It is now two hundred and twenty-five thousand.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# see a nice house with the Open House sign. They visit the house, check its information on the flyers, and talk about the price.","topic":"see a house"}
{"fname":"train_3610","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm looking for Bluemingdails. Could you tell me how to get there?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's very close actually. You go straight down this road. Then you turn left, at the next junction.\n#Person1#: Left the next junction. Ok.\n#Person2#: Bluemingdails is on the corner of that block. You see it as you turn left. Seriously, You can't miss it. It's enormous.\n#Person1#: Thanks very much.","summary":"#Person1#'s looking for Bluemingdails, and #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get there.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_3611","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome! Sophia told us you were coming!\n#Person2#: Um. . . It's wonderful to be here. Uh. . . this place looks really cozy.\n#Person1#: Thank you! Your cheeks are as red as a tomato! Are you shy?\n#Person2#: Maybe. . .\n#Person1#: Some of my grappa will cure your shyness.\n#Person2#: Is that a kind of alcohol?\n#Person1#: It's a clear spirit we drink any time of the day. You will love it!\n#Person2#: Great. My face will turn even redder!","summary":"#Person1# welcomes #Person2#'s come. #Person1# finds #Person2#'s cheeks are red, and says #Person1#'s grappa can cure.","topic":"visit a house"}
{"fname":"train_3612","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my name is Pete. You are Ann. Isn't that right?\n#Person2#: Hi Pete, how do you know my name?\n#Person1#: Do you see that girl in the red top? She told me who you were.\n#Person2#: Oh Andrea, the Spanish girl?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's her.\n#Person2#: I met her last week at a party. Anyway, you must be from the United States?\n#Person1#: Actually I live in London, but my family lives in Seattle.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am from London as well.\n#Person1#: Where in London do you live?\n#Person2#: In Wimbledon - quite close to the tennis courts actually. Which is very nice because I love tennis.\n#Person1#: I play tennis there every week. Shall we have a game one day?\n#Person2#: That would be lovely. But now let's go and get a drink.","summary":"Pete tells Ann he knows her name from Andrea. Pete and Ann are both from London, and Pete invites Ann to play tennis.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_3613","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really admire you, Diana.\n#Person2#: why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue.\n#Person1#: you are really happy and able to achieve high scores at school.\n#Person2#: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect.\n#Person1#: isn't there anything else?\n#Person2#: I have no idea.\n#Person1#: you must have a high IQ score.\n#Person2#: well, Jerry, let me tell you a secret.\n#Person1#: go ahead.\n#Person2#: my IQ score is slightly above average.\n#Person1#: seriously? But you are such a genius.\n#Person2#: maybe I've got a higher EQ. I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: well, perhaps you're right. Sometimes EQ matters more than IQ.\n#Person2#: you can say that again, Jerry. And I'm sure you're high in both of them. With a little more time cracking the books, you can also get high marks.\n#Person1#: oh, thank you. I'm going to the library, are you coming?\n#Person2#: let's go!","summary":"Jerry admires Diana's achievements at school, but Diana tells him her IQ score is slightly above average. Diana encourages Jerry to work hard to get high marks.","topic":"admiration"}
{"fname":"train_3614","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many cleaning ladies does your company hire?\n#Person2#: We have two cleaning ladies. But both of them have received little education.\n#Person1#: Most cleaning ladies are illiterate. But some of them do a very nice job.\n#Person2#: But I actually dislike another lady. She is more capable and seems to have ideas of her own. But the trouble is she Isa backseat driver with some of us. She would tell you what to do and where to put things.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# their company hires two cleaning ladies, but #Person2# dislikes one of them.","topic":"cleaning lady"}
{"fname":"train_3615","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, Lisa? You don't look too good.\n#Person2#: I just found out that my husband is cheating on me.\n#Person1#: You mean Mark? He seems like such an honest guy.\n#Person2#: That's what I thought. It seems that he's been seeing someone else for about two months.\n#Person1#: Two months? How did you find out?\n#Person2#: I asked for leave and was at home when the telephone rang. I picked it up and a girl asked to talk to Mark. She then asked if I was his sister, and I said no, I was his wife. She hung up immediately.\n#Person1#: So you asked him about the girl who called?\n#Person2#: Yeah, he first said it was someone from work. He gave me a lame excuse, and so I pressed him on it.\n#Person1#: What'd he do?\n#Person2#: He kept trying to make stupid excuses, and then broke down and admitted to a small indiscretion.","summary":"Lisa tells #Person1# she found out her husband Mark is cheating on her. Mark admits that he has been seeing someone else for two months.","topic":"adultery"}
{"fname":"train_3616","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't seem to progress up the career ladder no matter how hard I try and I have been here for 2 years already!\n#Person2#: Well, have you thought of getting an MBA? I heard it does wonders in getting you to the top.\n#Person1#: An MBA, hey. . . well my degree wasn't in business, the business schools won't be interested in me.\n#Person2#: Nonsense! The business schools measure your ability through a test called GMAT.\n#Person1#: GMAT? What does that stand for and what will the test contain?\n#Person2#: Graduate Management Admission Test, it contains three parts\n#Person1#: Okay, this sounds a little tough, how am I supposed to practice for this?\n#Person2#: Up to you, you could have a one on one session with a tutor or group sessions, you can also use free or private computer software. Going to church might help as well!\n#Person1#: No matter what I do, I'm going to ace this test and go on to become a corporate fat cat!\n#Person2#: Umm. . . That's the spirit!","summary":"#Person1#'s upset about finding no ways to progress up the career ladder. #Person2# suggests getting an MBA and explains GMAT to #Person1#. #Person1# gets spirited and decides to ace the test.","topic":"get an MBA"}
{"fname":"train_3617","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many people are in your family?\n#Person2#: As you know, China has a single-child policy. Therefore, there's just my husband, my daughter and I. What about in your family?\n#Person1#: I have one daughter and one son. Then there's my husband and I. What about your parents? Do they live with your family?\n#Person2#: Not anymore. They live with my brother now. and yours?\n#Person1#: My parents live by themselves now. when they get older, they'll probably go to a retirement home. Do you just have one brother?\n#Person2#: No, I have two older brothers and one younger sister. What about you?\n#Person1#: I also grew up in a big family. I have one older brother and three younger sisters.\n#Person2#: How long have you been married?\n#Person1#: About seven years now. and you?\n#Person2#: I've been married for about five years. What do you think about divorce?\n#Person1#: It's becoming more and more common. However, I don't ever want to get divorced myself! What about you?\n#Person2#: If my husband cheated on me or treated me badly, I would get a divorce.\n#Person1#: If that happens, maybe you could marry my brother and we could become in-laws!\n#Person2#: I'll keep that in mind, but don't tell my husband.\n#Person1#: Of course not!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the composition of their family population. #Person1# thinks divorce is becoming more and more common, and #Person2# says she would have a divorce if her husband cheated on her.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3618","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, this is drop-dead gorgeous.\n#Person2#: So no more regret now?\n#Person1#: Don't remind me of that. This would be the last time I cut any classes for a basketball game.\n#Person2#: Come on. Don't be so hard on yourself. Enjoy your life.\n#Person1#: I just can't help it. Oh, look at Clive, he is really a big hit. They are definitely gonna win.\n#Person2#: It's only seven minutes into the game, too early to cheer up.\n#Person1#: Come on, 18 points already, they are never gonna catch up.\n#Person2#: Who knows! It's a long game. Look! That was a really nice shot!\n#Person1#: Thay are coming back to narrow the gap.\n#Person2#: Wait, that guy, I know him. He is just a bench warmer.\n#Person1#: A secret weapon. They'd better set up the defense now.\n#Person2#: Clive is ready to explode. Keep your eyes open.\n#Person1#: Oh, man! I can't believe it. A slam dunk!\n#Person2#: Good that he resembled his old, quick self.","summary":"#Person1# can't help thinking of skipping classes for a basketball game, and #Person2# persuades #Person1# to enjoy life. Then they talk about the game excitedly while watching it.","topic":"watch a basketball game"}
{"fname":"train_3619","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Sir, May I have the time, please?\n#Person2#: Beg your pardon?\n#Person1#: Er. . . I'd like to know what time it is now.\n#Person2#: Oh, Let me see. . . It's three forty-five. Er. . . wait, My watch is five minutes fast. So it should be three forty\n#Person1#: Thank you. By the way, what day is today?\n#Person2#: Today is Friday. Are you new in Beijing?\n#Person1#: Yes, I've just come from the States, yesterday in fact. I'm still a bit confused about the time.\n#Person2#: Welcome to Beijing. This is my business card. I'm an engineer. If you need any help in Beijing, just give me a call.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's very nice of you. I don't want to sound pushy, but I still l have one more question.\n#Person2#: Go ahead.\n#Person1#: What's the date today?\n#Person2#: It's October the 1st, our National Day. I'd like to talk some more, but I've got to get going now. It was nice talking to you, though.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it was nice to meet you. Hope I run into you again sometime.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the time and the date because #Person1# is new in Beijing. #Person2# gives #Person1# #Person2#'s business card so that #Person1# can contact #Person2# when needs help.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3620","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I take your order, sir?\n#Person2#: I'll have the kung PAO chicken, please.\n#Person1#: Certainly sir, would you like some rice or noodles with that?\n#Person2#: Just some fried rice please.\n#Person1#: Ok, would you like some soup as well?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. Your food will be ready soon.","summary":"#Person2# orders the Kung PAO chicken and fried rice.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_3621","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening Ms. Jackson. Such a fancy meeting you here.\n#Person2#: Hi, Clyde. This is my friend, Wen. She's visiting from UCLA.\n#Person1#: Clyde Smith. Pleasure to meet you. May I treat you ladies to dinner?\n#Person2#: OK! I was just telling Wen about African-American food.\n#Person1#: You weren't going to tell her about chitterlings and hog maws, were you? Well, my Creole ancestors never ate that stuff. We have refined French tastes.\n#Person2#: Hey! That ' stuff ' is my grandma's cooking, and it's good!","summary":"Clyde invites Ms. Jackson and her friend to dinner. Ms. Jackson likes the food.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_3622","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello. I've been asked to come and see about something called L \/ C? What is it exactly?\n#Person1#: L \/ C stands for'letter of credit'. This is necessary for trade between two countries. A Letter of Credit is quite literally that, a letter addressed by the buyer's bank to the seller's bank stating that they could vouch for their good customer, the buyer, and that they would pay the seller in case of the buyer's default. Nowadays, it's sometimes used for domestic trade too.\n#Person2#: So the other party could be across the world or just on the other side of the street!","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# L \/ C stands for 'letter of credit', which is necessary for trade between two countries.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_3623","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, here's the lease. Read it over before you sign it. As you can see, the deposit is $ 300.\n#Person2#: Oh, okay. I can get it back when I move out, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, assuming there's been no damage to the apartment. Before you move in, you can make a list of any marks, scratches, and so forth that are already there.\n#Person2#: All right. Here's the lease and the check for the deposit.\n#Person1#: Great. You can move in next Monday. Your first month's rent is due then.","summary":"#Person2# reads over the lease, signs it, and gives #Person1# the requested deposit.","topic":"sign the lease"}
{"fname":"train_3624","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Game World. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to get a good RPG. Can you recommend any?\n#Person1#: Sure. This one here just came out. It's got great 3D graphics and a cool story line. It's also got a multiplayer function so you can play against other people on the Internet.\n#Person2#: This one looks pretty good, but I'd like to see more before I make up my mind. Do you have any other suggestions?\n#Person1#: This one is also really cool. It's a sci-fi game in which you have to stop an alien invasion. The graphics on this one are spectacular.\n#Person2#: Hmm, it's a tough choice, but I think I'll go with this one.","summary":"#Person2# wants a good RPG. #Person1# recommends one with great 3D graphics and one with a sci-fi game, and #Person2# chooses the latter.","topic":"get an RPG"}
{"fname":"train_3625","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to the United Stated to attend my daughter's commencement.\n#Person2#: How nice! Are you going to convert some RMB to US dollars?\n#Person1#: Yes. But I will not take much cash with me I can ask the bank to give me the traveler's checks. So it will be safer.\n#Person2#: How can you cash them when you arrive in the United States?\n#Person1#: I will go to the bank, give them my check, show them one piece of my identifications, and the most important thing is that I should sign my name to endorse the check.\n#Person2#: It sounds quite simple. Next time when I travel abroad, I will apply for this kind of check too.","summary":"#Person1#'s going to the US to attend #Person1#'s daughter's commencement. #Person1# takes the traveler's checks and explains to #Person2# how to use it.","topic":"traveler's checks"}
{"fname":"train_3626","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I have a word with you, Madam?\n#Person2#: Is that you, Janice? Just speaking.\n#Person1#: I have to tell you that I can't be in today and tomorrow.\n#Person2#: So sorry to hear that. What's wrong with you?\n#Person1#: I feel sick and coughed a lot at night.\n#Person2#: Is that serious? You ought to see a doctor.\n#Person1#: Yes, I did this in the morning. And my doctor wanted me to have a rest these two days.\n#Person2#: That's good. Do you suppose you will be back at company the day after tomorrow?\n#Person1#: I hope so. And I will definitely tell you if I can not.\n#Person2#: Well, take care of yourself. And hope you will be better as soon as possible.","summary":"Janice calls to #Person2# to ask for sick leave for two days as the doctor suggests, and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"ask for a leave"}
{"fname":"train_3627","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's everything, Janice?\n#Person2#: I sent my resume to a computer company and am waiting for their call.\n#Person1#: Which company?\n#Person2#: Pineapple Computer Company. A secretary is needed there, and it is worth a try. Do you get any information or advertisement for employment?\n#Person1#: Yep! I got some, in which I am interested. But. . .\n#Person2#: But what? You always act like this, when you face difficulties.\n#Person1#: YOU GET ME!\n#Person2#: All the fears are nothing. You can make it. There is no other choice for you. Be brave.\n#Person1#: Seemingly there is no turning back. I have to face it somehow.\n#Person2#: It's all or nothing.","summary":"Janice tells #Person1# she sent her resume to Pineapple Computer Company. #Person1# gets some employment information, but #Person1# fears. Janice encourages #Person1#.","topic":"job hunting"}
{"fname":"train_3628","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey man, you hit my car.\n#Person2#: I really didn't mean to.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter, because you damaged my car.\n#Person2#: It looks okay to me.\n#Person1#: Look what you did to my rear bumper.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: My bumper is smashed in.\n#Person2#: I didn't do that. That is not caused by me. Your front bumper is just as damaged.\n#Person2#: If you'd just give me your number and insurance, then I'll handle it.\n#Person1#: Here. I'd better get a call from you.\n#Person2#: Don't worry.","summary":"#Person1# says #Person2# damaged #Person1#'s car's rear bumper. #Person2# thinks he didn't do that but will take responsibility.","topic":"car damage"}
{"fname":"train_3629","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello? Beechgrove School? This is Mr. Holloway speaking. Brad Holloway. I'm ringing about my son Michael. He came home yesterday and said he'd been in trouble at school with his P. E. teacher, Miss Sanderson. She said he didn't have the right kit for P. E. Everyone else thought it was all highly amusing, of course, and Michael was very embarrassed about it. Perhaps I could speak to the Headmistress.\n#Person2#: She's engaged at the moment, I'm afraid. This is her secretary.\n#Person1#: I can hold on for a while if she's going to be free soon...\n#Person2#: I have a feeling she's going to be busy all morning, Mr. Holloway. She's at a Governors' meeting. It could go on for a very long time...\n#Person1#: Oh. Well, in that case, perhaps you could help me.\n#Person2#: Of course. What form is Michael in?\n#Person1#: He's a first year. He's in 1B. His form teacher's Mr. Hopkins.\n#Person2#: And what kit should Michael have brought with him?\n#Person1#: Well that's the point. In the school information booklet it says black shorts and blue singlet, with black or blue plimsolls. So that's what we bought him. We went to the sports shop the school actually recommends. You know, Atlas Sports, West Street.\n#Person2#: I'm just looking at the information booklet, Mr. Holloway. There seems to have been some mistake.\n#Person1#: I thought so. Maybe you could point it out to Miss Sanderson.\n#Person2#: What Michael came to school with was the senior girls' basketball kit.\n#Person1#: What? How on earth could that have happened? It says quite clearly in the booklet, black shorts and blue vest. I've got it in front of me.\n#Person2#: You're looking at the top of Page 11, aren't you?\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: Well, unfortunately the layout of the booklet is a bit misleading. If you look at the bottom of the previous page you'll see it says Boys' Kit in the left-hand column and Girls' Kit in the right-hand one, but when you turn over the page it's not difficult to forget which column was which because the headings aren't repeated.\n#Person1#: So it looks as though were going to have to write another cheque...\n#Person2#: I'm afraid so.\n#Person1#: Oh well. Anything for a quiet life, I suppose. Perhaps yon could ask Miss Sanderson to be patient for a week or so to give us time to buy the right kit.\n#Person2#: Of course. Goodbye Mr. Holloway.","summary":"Mr. Holloway phones the Headmistress to talk about his son Michael's trouble at school. His P. E. teacher, Miss Sanderson said Michael's kit wasn't right for P.E. class, which everyone in the class found amusing and Michael was embarrassed. The secretary answers the phone and helps Mr. Holloway figure out what Michael was wearing was the senior girls' basketball kit because of the booklet's misleading.","topic":"P.E. class kit"}
{"fname":"train_3630","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, tell me about yourself.\n#Person2#: Well, last year in school I played on the football team. It kept me busy, but I learned to manage my time. And also it has been a great experience in learning how to work on the team with other players.\n#Person1#: How would your teachers describe you?\n#Person2#: My teacher would say I work hard to get homework done on time and I'm not afraid to ask for help if I need it. They'd also tell you I'm friendly to any classmates.\n#Person1#: Well, why should I hire you over the other students?\n#Person2#: I think I'm the very person you can rely on, I'll love to work on time and do the best I can on the job. Besides, I've done volunteer work and now I'd like to gain actual work experience. If you hire me, you'll get someone who is always willing to learn.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s experiences in school. #Person2# emphasizes #Person2#'s advantages and explains why #Person1# should hire #Person2# over the other students.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3631","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time is it now?\n#Person2#: It's half past seven. I think we will be late for the film.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. There is still twenty minutes to go.\n#Person2#: But it's three kilometers from here to the cinema. How can we get there in such a short time?\n#Person1#: I think we can walk there in twenty minutes.\n#Person2#: But I am afraid I can't walk that far.\n#Person1#: If you don't feel like walking, we can take a taxi.\n#Person2#: Hey, taxi!","summary":"#Person1# thinks it'll be late for the film, and they decide to take a taxi.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3632","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bye, Mark, have a nice weekend.\n#Person2#: Thanks, same to you. Doing anything exciting?\n#Person1#: No, not really. We were thinking of going to the beach, but I don't think Martin is well enough to go. So he will probably stay in and watch TV. And I'll plant the rose bushes I bought yesterday.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mark #Person1#'ll plant some rose bushes at weekends.","topic":"weekend"}
{"fname":"train_3633","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I talk to you for a moment,Jack?\n#Person2#: Of course,Jane. Sit down. What is it?\n#Person1#: I've decided to leave.\n#Person2#: Leave?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Oh,no. Is it because we're moving out of London?\n#Person1#: Well,yes. But there are other reasons.\n#Person2#: I see. You never like working here.\n#Person1#: No, no. I've enjoyed working here. But...\n#Person2#: But what?\n#Person1#: Well, I haven't time to do other things. I've worked here for five years. And I'd like to do something different.\n#Person2#: What do you mean, something different?\n#Person1#: I want to travel. You know, I have never been to other countries.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes. I want to live abroad and learn to speak a different language.\n#Person2#: What can I say? I'm really sorry. But I understand.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Jack.","summary":"Jane tells Jack she's decided to leave because she'd like to do something different. She plans to live abroad. Jack feels sorry but understands.","topic":"quit the job"}
{"fname":"train_3634","dialogue":"#Person1#: Maths Department, Dr. Webster speaking.\n#Person2#: Hello, Professor Webster. This is Janet Hill calling. I live two doors down from your teaching assistant, Don Williams. Don asked me to call you because he's lost his voice and can't talk to you himself.\n#Person1#: Lost his voice? That's too bad. Is there anything I can do for him?\n#Person2#: Well, he has a class this afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00, and he won't be able to make it.\n#Person1#: Does he want me to try to find somebody else to teach it?\n#Person2#: No, not exactly. What he wants to do is to get someone to go in for him-just to pass back the mid term exam papers. He's already marked them. And they're on the desk in his office. The whole thing wouldn't take more than...Oh, ten minutes or so.\n#Person1#: 2:30, you say? Well, I'm free then, and I am going there anyway, so I could do it for him. Where's his class?\n#Person2#: Carter Hall, Room 214. Will you need his office key to get the exams? I could bring it to you.\n#Person1#: Well, actually, that won't be necessary. We have a master key in the Maths Department, so I can get into his office.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Professor Webster.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"Professor Webster's teaching assistant Don lost his voice, and Don's neighbor, Janet calls Webster to get someone to pass back the mid-term exam papers. Professor Webster will do it for Don, and he asks Janet where Don's class is.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_3635","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?\n#Person2#: Er, I'm kind of busy. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I was wondering if we could get together and do something, like going to a concert or taking a walk by the lake.\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I'm really busy this weekend.\n#Person1#: That's too bad.\n#Person2#: I have promised to help with the cleaning of the house at 10:30 in the morning. And then, I have an appointment with the dentist at 12:30 pm.\n#Person1#: How about after the dentist's appointment?\n#Person2#: Then, I'll have to meet Jim at 4:30 pm to help him with the science project due on Monday morning.\n#Person1#: OK, then, maybe some other time.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to do something on Saturday together. #Person2# would love to, but #Person2# is busy this weekend.","topic":"Saturday plan"}
{"fname":"train_3636","dialogue":"#Person1#: Annie, some friends of mine have just moved out of this flat. It might be just what you and Jean and Emily are looking for-three bedrooms in a very quiet location.\n#Person2#: Well, that's important. I can't bear noise. What's the cost?\n#Person1#: About 450 a month, I think. Rather a strict landlady, but she keeps the house perfectly.\n#Person2#: Where is it?\n#Person1#: Five minutes' bus ride from the school, near Jean's college. There's a bus stop just outside the house. Let me know as soon as possible if you want it, or it'll be taken.","summary":"#Person1# tells Annie there's a vacant room in #Person1#'s flat and tells her the cost and location.","topic":"a vacant room"}
{"fname":"train_3637","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim, you are on the net again? When are you going to get off? It's the time for the talk show.\n#Person2#: Just a minute, dear. I'm looking at a new jewelry site. I want to make sure I get the right gift for Mum's birthday.","summary":"#Person1# tells Jim it's time for the talk show.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3638","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cindy, I have this room to myself? \n#Person2#: It's all yours. \n#Person1#: It's twice as big as my room in Taiwan! \n#Person2#: Well, I hope it's comfortable enough for you. \n#Person1#: I think I'm going to like it here. \n#Person2#: You have a phone on the bedside table that you can use. \n#Person1#: Wow, I have my own bathroom! \n#Person2#: Kind of. It leads to my bedroom. \n#Person1#: We share the same bathroom, in other words. ","summary":"Cindy tells #Person1# the room is all #Person1#'s, but they share the bathroom.","topic":" a room of one's own"}
{"fname":"train_3639","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Jack, do you believe in ghosts? \n#Person2#: No, not really. Why do you ask? \n#Person1#: Because I want to tell you about the time that I saw a ghost. \n#Person2#: You saw a ghost? When? \n#Person1#: It was many years ago, when I was a little child. It was the middle of the night, and I went to get a drink of water from the kitchen. I walked out of my room and was at the top of the stairs, when... \n#Person2#: So that's where you saw the ghost? In your house? What did it look like? Was it hideous? \n#Person1#: It was a big, green thing that looked like a person. It was in the kitchen, and it slowly moved towards the stairs... \n#Person2#: So what did you do? \n#Person1#: I hid so that it couldn't see me. Slowly it got closer and closer, until ... ... \n#Person2#: Until what? What happened? Did you see it clearly? Did it attack you? \n#Person1#: It moved slowly up the stairs, step by step, and I could hear its approaching footsteps . When it finally got to the top of the stairs, I realized that it was my father in his green pajamas. He had gone to get a late night snack. ","summary":"#Person1# describes the experience of seeing a ghost when #Person1# was a little child to #Person2#. But it turned out to be his father getting a late-night snack in his green pajamas.","topic":"see a ghost"}
{"fname":"train_3640","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's a wonderful party, Joan, The food, the drink, the atmosphere. . . Everyone is enjoying himself. \n#Person2#: Thanks to your help. To our friendship. \n#Person1#: Bottoms up! By the way what kind of entertainment are we gonna have? \n#Person2#: Dancing. The boys from the Campus Band have promised to play music for us. \n#Person1#: Oh, how wonderful! Every girl on the campus has a crush on those handsome guys. \n#Person2#: I'll surely make introductions for them. ","summary":"#Person1# and Joan are having fun at the party, and they're going to dance.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_3641","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daniel, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at school now? \n#Person2#: The same question to you. \n#Person1#: Well, we shall make it a secret between us. \n#Person2#: Deal, Where is Gucci? \n#Person1#: She is the cheer-leader. They are required to put on a performance. Look! Here they come. \n#Person2#: Oh, look at her. She looks like one is the basketball babies in NBA. \n#Person1#: I want to be like her. \n#Person2#: Get real. Don't be so pathetic. \n#Person1#: Hey, young man! I'm your sis. Don't talk to me like that. \n#Person2#: Oh, man, look at her, go! She is amazing! She should be my sis. \n#Person1#: Boy, you've got such a crush on her, haven't you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I want to be her boyfriend. Just like in the movie. \n#Person1#: Are you out of your mind? \n#Person2#: She told me she liked my new haircut. She thought it was cool. \n#Person1#: Go ahead, have a try and be a joke. ","summary":"#Person1# and Daniel skipped classes to watch the basketball match. #Person1# wants to be like Gucci and even wants to be the boyfriend of Daniel's sis. Daniel thinks #Person1#'s out of mind.","topic":"basketball match"}
{"fname":"train_3642","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is our first day of class. It's better for us to introduce ourselves to each other. Who would like to begin first? Any volunteers? \n#Person2#: I'd like to introduce myself first. \n#Person1#: Yes, please. \n#Person2#: My name is Gavin White. I was born and raised in London. After high school, I went to Edinburgh University. I worked for one year to pay for my tuition and then got my Bachelor's degree there. Now I've come here to get my Master's degree. I am glad to meet all of you and I hope we will become good friends. ","summary":"#Person1# asks for volunteers to introduce themselves. Gavin White volunteers to introduce himself first.","topic":"self-introduction"}
{"fname":"train_3643","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Madam, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like some of the yellow apples you have in the front window. 2 kilos of those please.\n#Person1#: OK, I see. You have a good eye for fruit. They are the best value only $2.40 for 2 kilos. Would you like anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I also need a kilo of grapes. Do you have any grapes?\n#Person1#: These local green grapes here are only $5 a kilo and the seedless black grapes are $4. 00.\n#Person2#: I'll have one kilo of seedless grapes, please. Now let me think. There was something else I need to get, but what was it?\n#Person1#: Bananas? Peaches?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Melons?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Watermelons. That's what I want.\n#Person1#: They're right behind you and they are $2 a kilo.\n#Person2#: OK. Let me have this big one right here.\n#Person1#: I'll just weigh it for you, Madam. 3 kilos. Is that large enough for you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I think I've got everything I need now. Here is the money.\n#Person1#: Thanks and here is your change.","summary":"#Person2# purchases two kilos of yellow apples and one kilo of seedless grapes from #Person1#. With #Person1#'s remind, #Person2# buys a three-kilo watermelon that she needs.","topic":"purchase of fruit"}
{"fname":"train_3644","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, I want to travel around South Asia this summer holiday. Do you agree?\n#Person2#: I am not sure, Lucy. You are only 18.\n#Person1#: But I won't be traveling by myself.\n#Person2#: Who would like to go with you?\n#Person1#: Mary and Susan.\n#Person2#: Where would you stay?\n#Person1#: We stay in youth hotels.\n#Person2#: They are not expensive, are they?\n#Person1#: No, they're cheap and we may meet lots of young people there.\n#Person2#: I don't know what to say.\n#Person1#: Just say yes, please.\n#Person2#: How long are you going to stay there?\n#Person1#: 3 weeks to a month.\n#Person2#: I'm still not sure. You ought to speak to your mother.\n#Person1#: OK, I will.","summary":"Lucy asks her dad for permission to travel around South Asia with Mary and Susan. Her dad asks her to speak to her mom.","topic":"ask for permission"}
{"fname":"train_3645","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I think I'm sitting next to you, seat 35 BC.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry. I'll just move my things. Hold on a minute.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I've been waiting at the gate for ages.\n#Person2#: The flight was delayed leaving Beijing, too. Security checks, you know. Are you going to London then?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm going to LSE to do a masters and international relations.\n#Person2#: Really? That sounds interesting. You must be really clever.\n#Person1#: So, are you going to London, too?\n#Person2#: Well, actually I'm going to the University of Middlesex to do business studies.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting.\n#Person2#: Well, actually, it's my parents who want me to do business studies. I'd rather study philosophy. But my dad wants me to take over the family business. He thinks it will make me rich.\n#Person1#: Well, nobody wants to be poor. Ah, here's the drink trolley. What would you like?\n#Person2#: A coke, please. I'm sorry I don't know your name.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm Paul.","summary":"Paul talks with #Person2# who sits next to him. Paul's going to LSE to do a master's and international relations, and #Person2#'s going to the University of Middlesex to do business studies.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3646","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Charles.\n#Person2#: Morning, Diana. How was your Christmas?\n#Person1#: Great!\n#Person2#: Where did you go?\n#Person1#: I went to London and stayed with my uncle for 2 weeks.\n#Person2#: How lucky! How did you get there?\n#Person1#: By air, of course. What about you?\n#Person2#: I went to visit my grandparents at a village in France. I often go there, if I have free time.\n#Person1#: Great. I've never been to the countryside. What did you do there?\n#Person2#: Many things, I fed chickens, water plants, and rode horses.\n#Person1#: That sounds fantastic. Did you go there with your parents?\n#Person2#: No, I went with my brother, Mark. Oh, hurry up, it's time for class.\n#Person1#: Alright.","summary":"Charles and Diana talk about their Christmas holiday. Diana went to London, while Charles visited his grandparents in France.","topic":"Chrismas holiday"}
{"fname":"train_3647","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you writing online?\n#Person2#: I'm replying to a man's article in the forum.\n#Person1#: Do you know him?\n#Person2#: No, I think his viewpoint expressed in the forum is wrong, so I want to show him my opinion.\n#Person1#: Do you do that kind of thing often?\n#Person2#: Yes, I like to discuss with different people online.\n#Person1#: What do you usually talk about?\n#Person2#: Any topic. Politics, science, film stars, in a word, everything in the world!\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting.\n#Person2#: I think so, but sometimes we may start a flamewar in the Forum.\n#Person1#: War? You fight with each other online? But how is that possible?\n#Person2#: Haha, we do not fight face to face. The main tool for us to use is our words expressed in the forum.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person2#'s replying to a man's article in the forum because #Person2# thinks his viewpoint is wrong. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# the forum discussion.","topic":"forum"}
{"fname":"train_3648","dialogue":"#Person1#: Everything seems to be OK, but how long do you want the place?\n#Person2#: Six months.\n#Person1#: Oh well, that might be a problem. I only sign one-year lease.\n#Person2#: Well, one year would be fine, too. I'm not planning on leaving the area soon.\n#Person1#: Well if it's not a problem, then here you go.\n#Person2#: Just let me look at it quickly.\n#Person1#: Of course.\n#Person2#: It seems to be a standard lease.\n#Person1#: Yeah, and don't worry about the security deposit. If everything's alright when you move out, you get it back.\n#Person2#: Great, just sign and date it here.\n#Person1#: Yes, thanks, you can move in tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Wonderful!","summary":"#Person1# signs a one-year lease with #Person2# and tells #Person2# #Person2#'ll get the security deposit back if everything's alright.","topic":"rent a house"}
{"fname":"train_3649","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Alice. What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I am looking at some old school photographs.\n#Person1#: Can I have a look? When was this photo taken?\n#Person2#: That photo was taken more than 7 years ago.\n#Person1#: Who is this girl?\n#Person2#: That's Lily. At first I didn't like her because I thought that she was too serious. She always had high marks in math. One day I found that she was very friendly and helpful. Then we became good friends.\n#Person1#: What does she do now?\n#Person2#: I heard she went back to Chicago and is now a teacher in a small town.","summary":"Alice shows the old school photographs and introduces her good friend Lily to #Person1#.","topic":"old school photographs"}
{"fname":"train_3650","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was going to make myself some tea. Do you want some?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm fine with my coffee.\n#Person1#: You know, it's not healthy to drink so much coffee. How many cups do you have every day anyway?\n#Person2#: More than 3 cups I guess.\n#Person1#: And do you put cream and sugar in your coffee?\n#Person2#: When I drink hot coffee, I always add cream and sugar, but when I drink iced coffee, I only add cream.\n#Person1#: Do you usually drink both hot and iced coffee in the same day?\n#Person2#: Well, I need at least 2 cups of hot coffee in the morning. Otherwise I just can't wake up. In the afternoon I like to have iced coffee, but I never have iced coffee after dinner.\n#Person1#: Don't you worry that you might get addicted to coffee?\n#Person2#: Um, I'm not worried at all. Look, I don't smoke. I don't drink alcohol and I don't buy a bunch of expensive stuff that I don't need. Therefore, I don't think drinking coffee is a dangerous thing in my life. And instead it has already become a habit of mine.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# drinks more than 3 cups of hot and iced coffee every day. #Person2# thinks drinking coffee isn't a dangerous thing in #Person2#'s life and enjoys it.","topic":"drink coffee"}
{"fname":"train_3651","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time does the match start on Sunday?\n#Person2#: Well, most people turn up at about 1:45 PM but things won't start until 2:00 PM.\n#Person1#: Cool. How many other people are going to turn up?\n#Person2#: I think 12 people should come along on Sunday and that's out of a total membership of 49.\n#Person1#: It'll be good to get some exercise?\n#Person2#: Oh yeah, you'll be doing a lot of running. We're playing an army team. The soldier is normally give us a pretty good game.\n#Person1#: Does it get a bit rough?\n#Person2#: Not really. The referee Michael keeps things under control.\n#Person1#: Cool. See 1:00 Sunday then.\n#Person2#: Yeah, see you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the match starts at 2 pm, and the game doesn't get rough because the referee keeps things under control.","topic":"the match"}
{"fname":"train_3652","dialogue":"#Person1#: The consignments of chemical instruments have just reached us. We have to lodge a claim against you for inferior quality I am afraid.\n#Person2#: Is there anything wrong?\n#Person1#: We bought 1, 000 sets of chemical instruments from you, but there are 40 not up to the standard.\n#Person2#: It's hard for us to believe it. Our instruments have been the best quality for years. Have you any reliable evidence?\n#Person1#: Here is the survey report from a well-known public surveyor in London. You may inspect the defective instruments personally\n#Person2#: Well. According to the contract, we are responsible for repairing or replacing those defective instruments. We ' ll send our technicians to repair them.\n#Person1#: Forty faulty instruments means that 4 % are not up to the standard. You should compensate us for 4 % of the total account on the contract, as well as for the inspection fee.\n#Person2#: I am sorry about the quality problem, but I propose we compensate you for 3 % of the total value apart from the inspection fee.\n#Person1#: All right. In that case we are still willing to do business with you.","summary":"#Person1# lodges a claim against #Person2# for inferior quality and shows a survey report to prove it. #Person2# promises to repair the products and compensate #Person1#.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_3653","dialogue":"#Person1#: A guy in my office got the flu the other day. Today I seem to have come down with it, too.\n#Person2#: Very likely. You have a slight fever. Do you have a headache, too?\n#Person1#: Yes. I wonder if you could do something to help me recover soon, because I'll be on a business trip in two days.\n#Person2#: Well, you have to let your flu run its course. You must stop working and stay in bed to get plenty of rest. Usually it will take 4 to 6 days to make a full recovery.\n#Person1#: But I'm going on a business trip in two days!\n#Person2#: Maybe you'll have to cancel it or postpone it. If you go out while you are sick, it won't help you recover. You may even pass your disease on to others.","summary":"#Person1# got the flu. #Person1# wants to recover soon because #Person1#'ll be on a business trip. #Person2# suggests letting the flu run its course and canceling the business trip.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_3654","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Parker. How's everything?\n#Person2#: Can't complain. And you?\n#Person1#: Business is booming. I understand you want to meet up with me next week. How's your schedule look?\n#Person2#: Let me see. I can come out and see you first thing Wednesday.\n#Person1#: Great.","summary":"#Person1# and Parker will meet next Wednesday.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3655","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much for these autographed Elvis records?\n#Person2#: Thirty bucks a record. Or five for one hundred and twenty bucks.\n#Person1#: Uh, I'm not sure. Are these all in good condition?\n#Person2#: Absolutely. I bought them from the King's estate myself! Tell you what-I'll let you have five for one hundred bucks.\n#Person1#: I don't really need five.\n#Person2#: OK. Five for eighty-five bucks. That's my final offer.\n#Person1#: Oh, why not? I'll take'em.","summary":"#Person1# bargains with #Person2# for autographed Elvis records and will take five for eighty-five.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_3656","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, how can I be of service today?\n#Person2#: My company wants to become involved in your Comprehensive Credit Granting. We are a very young company and I'm not at all sure if we meet your credit requirements.\n#Person1#: It is possible to take into account special circumstances, should the manager agree to it. If your credit rating has been class A in your initial trading period and your debt to asset ratio is sound, and then I'm sure the manager will see you to discuss it further. I'll set up a meeting for you.\n#Person2#: That would be wonderful. Thank you so much for all of your help.","summary":"#Person2#'s company wants to join Comprehensive Credit Granting. #Person1#'s manager may agree to take into account special circumstances.","topic":"consultation"}
{"fname":"train_3657","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for coming.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. What's the problem?\n#Person1#: I have a leaky pipe.\n#Person2#: Where exactly is the pipe?\n#Person1#: The pipe is behind a wall in my bathroom.\n#Person2#: How long has the pipe been leaking?\n#Person1#: It began leaking a couple of days ago.\n#Person2#: I must tell you that in order to get to the pipe, I must tear down that wall.\n#Person1#: I know.\n#Person2#: That won't be a problem?\n#Person1#: Not as long as it gets fixed.\n#Person2#: All right, I will start working now.","summary":"#Person2# comes to fix #Person1#'s leaky pipe. #Person1# doesn't mind if the wall needs tearing down.","topic":"a leaky pipe"}
{"fname":"train_3658","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of the way people use and treat animals?\n#Person2#: I think most people treat animals well, but we are often cruel to animals. When we raise animals for food, the conditions they live in are often poor.\n#Person1#: Perhaps people should stop eating animals. We could grow more crops.\n#Person2#: What would you do with all the animals? You couldn't just let them go. Besides, some people would still hunt them. Meat has become an integral part of our diet.\n#Person1#: We could provide them with better conditions anyway. We should certainly try to improve the conditions at zoos. We should try to recreate the natural conditions as much as possible.\n#Person2#: That's true. I think it is a good idea, because zoos allow people to get close to animals. I think it's good for kids to see wild animals.\n#Person1#: I agree. I'm an adult and I love going to the zoo. I don't like animals experiments though. I believe that we can do tests in other ways.\n#Person2#: I read that the number of animals being used in experiments is falling dramatically as new techniques are being introduced.\n#Person1#: That's good news. The good thing is that most people treat their pets well.\n#Person2#: Sometimes you read about people who have been cruel to pets or other animals, but those stories are rare.\n#Person1#: Have you every given money to any of the charities that take care of animals.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. They do an excellent job.","summary":"#Person2# thinks people are cruel to animals and they live in poor conditions. #Person1# thinks people should stop eating animals and provide them with better conditions. Both #Person1# and #Person2# agree it's a good idea to improve the condition at zoos. They are happy that most people treat their pets well.","topic":"animal protection"}
{"fname":"train_3659","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy a gift for my father. Will you go with me to choose one for him?\n#Person2#: Sure. Is it your father's birthday?\n#Person1#: Don't you know? Tomorrow is Father's Day.\n#Person2#: Oh! How could I forget such an important holiday?\n#Person1#: You also need to choose a gift for your father, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, let's go.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# shop gifts for their father.","topic":"Father's Day gift"}
{"fname":"train_3660","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm returning a book.\n#Person1#: Do you need anything else?\n#Person2#: I also need to check out this video.\n#Person1#: This is all you want to check out?\n#Person2#: Just the video.\n#Person1#: I'm going to need your library card.\n#Person2#: I have it right here.\n#Person1#: You'll need to take care of the video.\n#Person2#: I will.\n#Person1#: We will fine you if you damage it.\n#Person2#: I get it. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# returns a book and checks out a video with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"library"}
{"fname":"train_3661","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mary, can you cut that out?\n#Person2#: Cut what out? what are you talking about? I'm not doing anything.\n#Person1#: The tapping of your pen on your desk. It's driving me crazy.\n#Person2#: Fine! By the way would you mind not slurping your coffee every time you have a cup!\n#Person1#: I don't slurp my coffee. And plus, how can you hear it when you're shouting into your phone all the time?\n#Person2#: You've got to be kidding me! You're complaining about me talking on the phone when you go out for a cigarette break ten times a day to shoot the breeze?\n#Person1#: Look, we have a lot of accumulated anger from working in these conditions, and it's probably okay to let off steam once in a while. But, it's probably not a good idea to keep it up I'm willing to forgive and forget and if you are.\n#Person2#: Fine. Let's call a truce. I'll try to more considerate and to keep the noise down.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I'll try to do the same. So, I was wondering you wanna go out to dinner Friday night?","summary":"#Person1# and Mary squabble over each other's annoying habits. Then they both calm down and promise to be more considerate. #Person1# invites Mary to go out for dinner on Friday night.","topic":"quarrel"}
{"fname":"train_3662","dialogue":"#Person1#: We can go to the cinema or say at home watching TV, what's it to be?\n#Person2#: As far as I'm concerned, staying at home is more comfortable than going to the movies.\n#Person1#: Thanks, dear. I feel so tired after a whole day's work.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# prefer staying at home than going to the cinema.","topic":"stay at home"}
{"fname":"train_3663","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, why have you prepared a candlelight dinner? Anything special to celebrate? Did you get a promotion?\n#Person2#: Honey, don't tell me that you forgot our anniversary, did you?\n#Person1#: Oh, my dear, how can I forget such an important day? I was just kidding. Look at this box.\n#Person2#: What's in it?\n#Person1#: Have a guess.\n#Person2#: A necklace?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: I have no idea.\n#Person1#: Open it now.\n#Person2#: Oh, my god. A diamond brooch. It's so beautiful. You're so kind to me, A. Thank you!\n#Person1#: You're welcome, honey. I hope we will celebrate our golden wedding anniversary in future.","summary":"Julia has prepared a candlelight dinner for the anniversary. #Person1# sends her a diamond brooch as a present. Julia's happy.","topic":"anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_3664","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, would you like to tell me what's playing for tonight?\n#Person1#: Sure. There is a folk concert tonight.\n#Person2#: Are there any good seats left?\n#Person1#: Sorry. There are only some seats in the back.\n#Person2#: Well, what time does it begin?\n#Person1#: It begins at 7 p. m. .\n#Person2#: OK. I see.\n#Person1#: How many tickets do you want?\n#Person2#: Just two.\n#Person1#: OK. Fifty yuan for each.\n#Person2#: Here is the money.","summary":"#Person1# buys two tickets of a folk concert from #Person2#. The seats are in the back.","topic":"get tickets"}
{"fname":"train_3665","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to find some books on social science?\n#Person2#: Sure. You see all these little drawers here and all the way around the walls?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: These drawers contain cards describing every book in our library. Together they constitute the library's ' card catalog '. You can see that each drawer runs from one part of the alphabet to another. Fox example, this drawer goes from SCA to SCM.\n#Person1#: So if I'm looking for a look called A History of Western Society, I'd just look under'A'.\n#Person2#: No. You'd look under'W'. The articles'a'and'the'don't count in our alphabetization, and cards are generally omitted for extremely common words and phrases such as'history of', 'introduction to', 'story of'and so forth.\n#Person1#: What if I don't know the title of the book?\n#Person2#: Well, you can look under the author's name.\n#Person1#: Could you give me an example?\n#Person2#: Suppose you want to find a book by your professor, William Smith. You'd look under SMITH and then WILLIAM. Since that's very common name, you may have to go through several'William Smith'until you come to the one who wrote book on the subject you are interested in.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to find some books on social science from the drawers by the title of the book or the name of the author.","topic":"find books"}
{"fname":"train_3666","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, what do you think? How do you like New York?\n#Person2#: I'm having a great time. I love it. I'm glad we came.\n#Person1#: Yeah. I really like the stores and the shopping.\n#Person2#: I love the museums, too.\n#Person1#: But the traffic is pretty bad.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I hate all this traffic. It's really noisy.\n#Person1#: Listen, it's almost dinnertime. There are lots of restaurant around here. What do you want to try? Italian? Greek? Japanese? Thai?\n#Person2#: I can't stand making decisions. You choose!\n#Person1#: OK. Let's go American. Where's the nearest McDonald's?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss how they feel about New York. Then they decide to go to McDonald's.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3667","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall I take a photo of you?\n#Person2#: Could you? Thank you.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. What brings you to China?\n#Person2#: I'm actually here on business.\n#Person1#: I see and what do you do for a living?\n#Person2#: I'm an IT salesman.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good job.\n#Person2#: It's very interesting actually.\n#Person1#: Ok, well enjoy the rest of your stay here.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Bye.","summary":"#Person1# takes a photo of #Person2#. #Person1# wonders what brings #Person2# to China.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3668","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think we should home school our children when we decide to have kids.\n#Person2#: What? Why?\n#Person1#: Well, our public schools here are not very good and private school are just too expensive. I have been reading up on home schooling and it has a lot of advantages.\n#Person2#: Like what? I think that by doing something like that we would be isolating our children from social interaction.\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, I would be able to teach them everything they learn in school in a more relaxed and fun way. I also think that having a one-on-one class is much better since you can focus more on his or her strengths or weaknesses.\n#Person2#: I think neither your parents or mine would agree to such an idea.\n#Person1#: I will bring it up over Sunday brunch.\n#Person2#: Good luck with that!","summary":"#Person1# considers home schooling their children in the future. #Person2# thinks it will isolate their children from society. #Person1# will negotiate it with their parents over Sunday brunch.","topic":"home school the children"}
{"fname":"train_3669","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, did you call for an exterminator?\n#Person2#: Yes! Thank goodness you're here. These bugs are driving us crazy!\n#Person1#: What sort of pest are we dealing with?\n#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, and last night I saw a huge rat out in the backyard!\n#Person1#: Well, there's nothing we can't handle. I'll spray the floorboards and walls to get rid of the cockroaches, but the termites will be harder to get rid of. We will have to cover the entire house and fumigate it.\n#Person2#: No problem, just get rid of the bugs! Wait a moment, but if we cover the entire house, where can we stay?\n#Person1#: Unfortunately that means you will have to find a place to stay for the next three days.\n#Person2#: Okay, it's fine.'","summary":"#Person2# called an exterminator to get rid of bugs. #Person1# will handle the bugs and asks #Person2# to leave the house for the next three days.","topic":"handle the bugs"}
{"fname":"train_3670","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really need to find a bus that goes by PCC.\n#Person2#: Where do you need to catch this bus at?\n#Person1#: All the way up on Las Flores Drive and Fair Oaks.\n#Person2#: I can tell you what bus to catch, but you have to walk a little bit.\n#Person1#: Walking isn't a problem for me.\n#Person2#: The 267 stops at Altadena Drive and Fair Oaks.\n#Person1#: Which direction do I want?\n#Person2#: Get on the bus heading west.\n#Person1#: Do you know where I get off at?\n#Person2#: Del Mar and Hill.\n#Person1#: Thanks for letting me know, home-girl.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# needs to go to PCC. #Person2# suggests #Person1# takes 267 from Altadena Drive and Fair Oaks to Del mar and Hill.","topic":"offer directions"}
{"fname":"train_3671","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa wins the first prize in the English speech contest of her college.\n#Person2#: Really? That's really wonderful. I'm so happy for her.\n#Person1#: But I always feel disappointed. I have many problems with English learning.\n#Person2#: Honey, cheer up.\n#Person1#: I feel confused about the grammars.\n#Person2#: I'm sure you'll do fine if you try your best.\n#Person1#: And my writing is not good. I feel so frustrated.\n#Person2#: Be confident, and never give up.\n#Person1#: I know that, mom. But sometimes I'm just sad.\n#Person2#: Keep your chin up. Remember? Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.\n#Person1#: Yes, mom. You are right. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. I will keep going.","summary":"#Person1# tells mom Lisa wins the first prize in the English speech contest, but #Person1# has problems with English. #Person1#'s mom encourages #Person1#.","topic":"English learning"}
{"fname":"train_3672","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: There's a problem with my check.\n#Person1#: What problem?\n#Person2#: My check for $ 100 bounced.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you have $ 100 in your checking account?\n#Person2#: I thought I did.\n#Person1#: I'll check for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: It looks like you only have $ 57 left in your account.\n#Person2#: That can't be right!\n#Person1#: That's what my computer is showing.\n#Person2#: All right. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2#'s check for $ 100 bounced. #Person1# notices there's only $ 57 left in #Person2#'s account.","topic":"bounced check"}
{"fname":"train_3673","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me where the cereal is?\n#Person2#: If you go to the breakfast aisle, you'll find the cereal there.\n#Person1#: What aisle is that?\n#Person2#: You'll find it by the oatmeal and breakfast bars.\n#Person1#: I know where that is at.\n#Person2#: Is there anything else you need help finding?\n#Person1#: Could you point me toward the dishwashing detergent?\n#Person2#: That's over by the paper towels and toilet paper.\n#Person1#: I didn't even think about that.\n#Person2#: That's where it is.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much for helping me.\n#Person2#: Let me know if you need anything else.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# find where the cereal and the dishwashing detergent are respectively.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_3674","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am wondering if you have a room with twin bed.\n#Person2#: Yes, we have one and it faces the beautiful sea.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. I want to stay for 2 days.\n#Person2#: OK, we will make it ready for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# books a room for two days from #Person2#.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_3675","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like the food?\n#Person2#: It tastes really great. Did you cook it?\n#Person1#: Yes. I made it this afternoon. Would you like some more?\n#Person2#: OK, just a little though. I'm really full.\n#Person1#: Oh. Would you like some soup instead?\n#Person2#: What kind is it?\n#Person1#: Tomato and rice. Have you had that before?\n#Person2#: No. This is my first time. How does it taste?\n#Person1#: It's good, try it. What do you think?\n#Person2#: Wow. It is good. Did you make that also?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: You're a really good cook.\n#Person1#: Thanks, next time I'll make chicken soup for us.\n#Person2#: That sounds good. Did you study cooking in school?\n#Person1#: No, I learned by myself. I have a good cook book that I read when I have time.","summary":"#Person2# admires the food cooked by #Person1#. Then #Person2# serves #Person1# some soup. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was self-taught in cooking.","topic":"cooking"}
{"fname":"train_3676","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you know how to get to the mall?\n#Person2#: Sure, I used to work there. Go straight for about a mile, then turn left at the light. The mall will be on the right.\n#Person1#: Do you know the address?\n#Person2#: Yes, the address is 541 Main street.\n#Person1#: Can you write it down for me please?\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: Is it faster if I take Highland avenue?\n#Person2#: No, that way is longer. There are more stop lights on that street.\n#Person1#: I think you're right. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get the mall efficiently and writes down the address.","topic":"offer directions"}
{"fname":"train_3677","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what, Gilly? I won both bids.\n#Person2#: Good for you. Did you use Paypal?\n#Person1#: Yeah. It was so easy and super-fast, once I figured it out.\n#Person2#: That's the beauty of it, and the danger.\n#Person1#: I should get the items within a week. But in the meantime I'm bidding on a digital video camera.\n#Person2#: How much?\n#Person1#: Thirty U. S. dollars. . . and it's only been used for six months.\n#Person2#: Mmmm, sounds like risky business. Good luck.","summary":"#Person1# won two bids and is bidding on another item. Gilly thinks it's risky.","topic":"online bidding"}
{"fname":"train_3678","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you think the transport system in our city could be improved?\n#Person2#: I think that the public transport system could be made simpler. I never know where the bus routes actually go. The routes seem to twist and turn rather than going roughly in a straight line.\n#Person1#: I think we just need to build more roads. Then there would be more space for cars to drive and we'd have fewer traffic jams.\n#Person2#: If we built more roads, people would just fill them with cars again. I think we should discourage people from using their cars.\n#Person1#: How would you do that?\n#Person2#: I think we should do a few things at once. Improving public transport would encourage people to use that. If we also charge people to use their cars in the city centre, they won't use their cars as much.\n#Person1#: I don't know. I think it's unfair to make drivers pay more money. They already pay a lot of tax-petrol tax, for example.\n#Person2#: I think that they should pay more tax. Look at the damage they cause to the environment and people's health by discharging all those exhaust fumes.\n#Person1#: The air would certainly be cleaner if there were fewer cars being used in the city. The problem is that people will see it as reducing their freedom. It will be unpopular.\n#Person2#: That's a good point. Car owners will probably be against it, but people who use public transport will be in favor of it.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the public transport system in their city could be made simpler and #Person1# thinks more roads should be built. #Person2# thinks people using cars should pay more since the environment is polluted, while #Person1# disagrees as people will see it as reducing their freedom.","topic":"transport system improvement"}
{"fname":"train_3679","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you obtained any certificate of technical qualifications or license?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have received an Engineer's Qualification Certificate and a driver's license.\n#Person1#: How many years have you had the driver's license?\n#Person2#: I have two years driving experience.\n#Person1#: That's good. What special skills do you have, can you tell me?\n#Person2#: I have experience in computer operation, proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.\n#Person1#: What computer languages have you learned?\n#Person2#: Visual C + +, C and Delphi.\n#Person1#: Have you gotten any special training in programming?\n#Person2#: No, but I have database programming experience and network knowledge.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about any certificate of technical qualifications, special skills, and special training in programming #Person2# has obtained or got.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3680","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am looking for a coat.\n#Person1#: Do you have any style in your mind?\n#Person2#: I have no idea.\n#Person1#: I recommend you this one. It's a very popular kind of coat-the most recent thing.\n#Person2#: Well, it's good in style, but I am afraid it doesn't wash well.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for a coat and dislikes the one #Person1# recommends.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3681","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Joe, what are you doing in this department store?\n#Person2#: Hi, Rita, I'm just looking for a pair of shoes. I won't be here for long.\n#Person1#: Why not? When I go shoe shopping, I have so many options for sneakers that I spend a while looking at all of the choices.\n#Person2#: That's my problem. I don't have a lot of options.\n#Person1#: So how do you usually go about buying shoes, then?\n#Person2#: Well, first of all, I can only go to certain stores that can guarantee me a large selection.\n#Person1#: Well, you're in the right store. If they don't have it, no one will.\n#Person2#: After that I choose something from one of the few brands that I know will fit me. I prefer white, so I ask them to bring me a pair of white sneakers in my size. Since I'm usually only given one or two pairs of shoes that meet my qualifications, it makes it a very easy choice.","summary":"Rita meets Joe at a department store. Joe tells Rita he doesn't have many options for shoes. Rita talks about how she usually goes about buying shoes.","topic":"purchase of shoes"}
{"fname":"train_3682","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! It's me again!\n#Person2#: Hi! What's up?\n#Person1#: Well, since I talked to you about an hour ago, I've found that I won't be able to go bowling with you as we had planned. Something important has just come up.\n#Person2#: Oh?\n#Person1#: Yes. My boss is insisting that I work this afternoon, and there's nothing I can do about it. I hope you understand.\n#Person2#: Of course I do. Let's plan on going bowling some other time.","summary":"#Person1# cannot go to bowling this afternoon because of work. #Person2# plans on going some other time.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_3683","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jane.\n#Person2#: Hi, Harry. Did you have a good summer holiday?\n#Person1#: Sure. I went for my holiday on my uncle's farm.\n#Person2#: Really? What interesting things did you do there?\n#Person1#: I helped get in some rice, take care of the fruit garden and drive the tractor.\n#Person2#: Drive a tractor?\n#Person1#: Yes. It was easy to learn. Did you go away for your holiday, Jane?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I just stayed at home. My mother has been in hospital. I had to look after her and help do some cooking and washing at home.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. Oh, it's late. I must be off now. Bye bye.","summary":"Harry and Jane talk about their summer holiday. Harry went to his uncle's farm while Jane stayed at home.","topic":"summer holiday"}
{"fname":"train_3684","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Bob, what a surprise! It's nice to see you again!\n#Person2#: Hello Ann! How long has it been? Wasn't it a year ago Christmas, the last time we saw each other?\n#Person1#: You know, I think you're right. How's your wife?\n#Person2#: Oh, she's fine.\n#Person1#: Is she learning to play the piano? It seems to me I remember something about that.\n#Person2#: Oh, she's given that up.\n#Person1#: What's she doing these days?\n#Person2#: She's all excited about country music. She's going to a night school on Mondays and Thursdays, She's learning to play the guitar. But last year she learned to sing. I think she just enjoys going to school. Next say hello to Mrs. James for me, will you?\n#Person1#: How nice for her! Oh, I'm sorry. I must be off. But say hello to Mrs. James for me, will you?\n#Person2#: Sure, I will, and remember me to your husband, Good-bye!","summary":"Ann meets Bob unexpectedly who she hasn't met for a year. Bob tells Ann his wife's learning to play the guitar at a night school.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3685","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sally, come downstairs, please. Look at this job advertisement.\n#Person2#: (from a distance) I'm coming. Walt a moment. (nearer) Eric, I'm here. What's the matter?\n#Person1#: Look, Sally. Here's a job advertisement. 'Start a new life with Exco Exports Ltd. as personal assistant to our managing director!' Perhaps it's the job you want.\n#Person2#: Personal assistant to the managing director? Yes, it is! Eric, would you like to read it for me?\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure! Now, listen--'We will give the right person $  3,500 pa for a 45-hour week, free training, the chance to join a pension scheme, 3 weeks' holiday per year and a company car! Canteen facilities are also available.'\n#Person2#: It sounds not so good. Only $  3,500 every year. I think the salary is fairly low. The working hours seem too long, you see, a 45-hour week. Oh, my dear! And the holidays are short too, only 3 weeks.\n#Person1#: But you're interested in this type of job. Since you have no job now, you can treat it as one of your choices.\n#Person2#: Hm, you are right. OK, I'll write down the address. Eric, please repeat it to me.\n#Person1#: 'Box 4032, London'.\n#Person2#: Good, the company's in London. I don't want to work out of this city.\n#Person1#: Look, there is another point maybe you will be attracted by.\n#Person2#: Yes. Ah, just now, auntie Jenny called me.\n#Person1#: Really? What did she say?\n#Person2#: She told me there's a job opening for a secretarial position in her company. She asked me to apply for it.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. Would you like to try?\n#Person2#: I am interested in the work, but you know, her company is in the city of Edinburgh. So I thanked her and wrote down the address only.\n#Person1#: How kind she is!\n#Person2#: Yes, she is very kind... Oh, she invited us to her villa to attend her birthday party this Saturday.\n#Person1#: Sure we are going to attend it. But what present should we take? How about a bottle of wine, or...\n#Person2#: Eric! Look, here's another job advertisement.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: Listen: 'Join one of the world's fastest growing companies: Exco Imports Lid.'\n#Person1#: How about the work?\n#Person2#: (go on) 'We are looking for a personal assistant to help our managing director.'\n#Person1#: Another personal assistant to the managing director.\n#Person2#: 'We can offer: $  6,500 pa, 6 weeks' holiday, and a 35-hour week! And we have a supersocial club, too! Interested?' Yes! I am interested!\n#Person1#: Where is the company?\n#Person2#: 'Ring Carrie Jones on 01 734 6387 Now? It's in London. Oh, Eric, I am so happy. It's the right job I want.\n#Person1#: It seems everything is wonderful.\n#Person2#: That's right. I'll call the person now! (dialling sound) Good morning! Is that Ms. Carrie Jones? I am Sally Brown...","summary":"Eric finds a job advertisement looking for a personal assistant to the managing director and tells Sally Brown about it. Sally thinks the payment is low and the working hours seem too long. Sally tells Eric auntie Jenny called her to ask Sally to apply for a secretarial position in her company and invite them to attend her birthday party. Her company is in the city of Edinburgh but Sally wants to work in London. Then they find another job advertisement which meets all Sally's expectations, so Sally phones the person immediately.","topic":"hunt a job"}
{"fname":"train_3686","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't tell me you're studying for another exam!\n#Person2#: That's exactly what I am doing.\n#Person1#: What subject is it this time?\n#Person2#: Biology, and it's going to be a hard one.\n#Person1#: Don't you get tired of studying all the time?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. Sometimes I want to throw all of them right out of the window.\n#Person1#: I don't know how you keep on with it. It's too hard to become a doctor.\n#Person2#: Well, you study a lot too. It doesn't seem any easier to become an engineer.\n#Person1#: But at least it doesn't take as long. I'll be out putting up the buildings while you're still a student here. By the way, can I help you with your study now?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. You can read me all these words and see if I know what they mean.\n#Person1#: I don't know if you'll remember all of them.\n#Person2#: You have to learn just as many words as I do, and they're all technical words that I don't understand.","summary":"#Person1#'s surprised that #Person2#'s studying for another exam. #Person1# thinks it's hard to become a doctor as it takes a long time. #Person1# helps #Person2# with #Person2#'s study.","topic":"study"}
{"fname":"train_3687","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad. Can I go outside to play?\n#Person2#: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?\n#Person1#: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?\n#Person2#: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.\n#Person1#: So, what is my work?\n#Person2#: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the bathtub.\n#Person1#: No, I want to do the family room.\n#Person2#: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.\n#Person1#: Okay. Okay.\n#Person2#: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And ...\n#Person1#: More?\n#Person2#: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably don't want to do that.\n#Person1#: No, No. I want to.\n#Person2#: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go outside to play. #Person2#, #Person1#'s dad, asks #Person1# to get the Saturday's housework done and then he'll take #Person1# out for lunch and get a big milkshake.","topic":"Saturday's work"}
{"fname":"train_3688","dialogue":"#Person1#: That China-gown of Tang-Dynasty style is so beautiful. Would you show it to me, please? \n#Person2#: Absolutely. Here it is. \n#Person1#: Could I try it on? \n#Person2#: Please do, the fitting-room is over there. \n#Person1#: It feels a little tight around the waist. Do you have a bigger one? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry. We don't have this color in your size. We have some green ones in your size. Would you please have a look at this green one? \n#Person1#: OK. How much does it cost? \n#Person2#: It's 486 yuan. ","summary":"#Person1# tries on a China-gown of Tang-Dynasty but it doesn't fit. #Person2# has green ones in #Person1#'s size instead.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3689","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, damn. There's another traffic jam on the highway. \n#Person2#: How can there be a traffic jam on a 16-lane highway every day? \n#Person1#: There are just too many people, and too many cars. \n#Person2#: I wonder if there was an accident. \n#Person1#: No, they just said it too many people were trying to get off at the Capitol exits. \n#Person2#: Well, let's put on some music. We're going to be stuck in this for a while. \n#Person1#: All right, what do you want to listen to? \n#Person2#: How about some Beatles? \n#Person1#: Yeah, all right. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are stuck in a traffic jam on the highway. They start to play some music.","topic":"traffic jam"}
{"fname":"train_3690","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine? \n#Person2#: That depends. What does she look like? \n#Person1#: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair. \n#Person2#: How tall is she? \n#Person1#: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me. \n#Person2#: Is she chubby? \n#Person1#: Not at all. She's actually very athletic. \n#Person2#: It sounds like she's pretty good-looking. Does she wear glasses? \n#Person1#: No, but she does wear contact lenses. \n#Person2#: How's her skin? \n#Person1#: She's got a gorgeous complexion with a few freckles on her nose. \n#Person2#: Does she have any piercings or tattoos? \n#Person1#: I think she has her ears pierced and she definitely has a few tattoos \n#Person2#: What's the tattoo on her foot like? \n#Person1#: It's a butterfly- everyone in her family has one. \n#Person2#: Even her mom? \n#Person1#: Yes, even her mom. \n#Person2#: What's her personality like? \n#Person1#: She's a lot like me. \n#Person2#: So there is something wrong with her! It was beginning to sound like she was too good to be true! ","summary":"#Person1# asks Jacob to help out and go on a blind date with a friend of #Person1#. #Person1# tells Jacob about her appearance and personality. Jacob thinks she's too good to be true.","topic":"blind date"}
{"fname":"train_3691","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm sure you'll do better next time. \n#Person2#: I didn't realize it was so difficult though I know I'm always too nervous in such competition. \n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. Forget it. \n#Person2#: I don't think I performed well. \n#Person1#: Oh! That's much hetter than I did. \n#Person2#: Can you tell me how to improve myself? \n#Person1#: There's no secret at all. The only thing for you to do is to practice more. You will succeed. \n#Person2#: Thank you for your encouragement. \n#Person1#: It's a pleasure. Come on. I'm on your side. ","summary":"#Person2# doesn't think #Person2# did well in a competition. #Person1# encourages #Person2# to practice more.","topic":"encouragement"}
{"fname":"train_3692","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jill. \n#Person2#: Tom, You're back, come in please. How are you? \n#Person1#: Fine, only a little tired. \n#Person2#: You'll recover after a good night's sleep. \n#Person1#: Thank you very much for looking after my house in my absence. \n#Person2#: That's all right. Would you have a cup of coffee? \n#Person1#: Yes, Please. It's very kind of you. \n#Person2#: Don't mention it. \n#Person1#: The rooms are very tidy and the flowers grew very well. You are very helpful. I want to thank you for everything you've done for me. \n#Person2#: It's my pleasure. \n#Person1#: I bought you some books on literature, I don't know if you would like them. \n#Person2#: Thank you. Thank you for the trouble you've taken. \n#Person1#: Not at all. ","summary":"Tom comes back and thanks to Jill for looking after his house in his absence. Tom bought Jill some books on literature.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3693","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Jason. How did you sleep? \n#Person2#: Pretty well, thanks. Still feeling the effects of jet lag a bit, but last night I got at lease six hours of rest. \n#Person1#: Great! So, are you ready for a full day of shopping? \n#Person2#: Yep. Let's do it. I'm pretty excited! \n#Person1#: I know a place that should be perfect. It's called the China Friendship Shopping Center and it's pretty much like an American mall - except with more variety. You can even buy a live chicken there if you want. \n#Person2#: Live chicken? Thanks, but no thanks. So. . . . tell me about bargaining. How can I do it like a local? \n#Person1#: Well. I'll be honest and say you'll never be as good at bargaining as a local person. You're a foreigner and the sellers can see that. But. . . if you're smart, you can get bargains that are not too far away from the local price. \n#Person2#: Cool! Teach me! \n#Person1#: For starters, you want to do a lot of scouting first. You've got to know what things cost. \n#Person2#: Someone told me to go to a convenience store and see how much a soft drink or a tube of toothpaste costs. The idea is that by comparing the prices of those items, you can figure out the relative prices of everything else. \n#Person1#: That could be helpful. But when you go into a shopping center. . . prices become very flexible. You have to be able to read the market. ","summary":"Jason still feels the effects of jet lag but Jason tells #Person1# that he is ready for a full day of shopping. #Person1#'ll take Jason to the China Friendship Shopping Center. #Person1# teaches Jason the tricks about bargaining as a foreigner.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3694","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for lending me the book. \n#Person2#: Sure. But it's a very difficult one, you need to have a dictionary at your elbow. \n#Person1#: But I'm not used to looking up every new word when I'm reading a novel. I only look up the most necessary ones. ","summary":"#Person2# lends a book to #Person1# and thinks reading this difficult book demands a dictionary.","topic":"reading"}
{"fname":"train_3695","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next please! Hello sir, may I see your passport please? \n#Person2#: Yes, here you go. \n#Person1#: Will you be checking any bags today. \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to check three pieces. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. Airline policy allows only two pieces of checked luggage, at twenty kilograms each, plus one piece of carry-on luggage. I will have to charge you extra for the additional suitcase. \n#Person2#: What? Why! I am taking an intercontinental flight! I'm flying sixteen thousand kms! How am I supposed to only take two, twenty kilo bags? That's absurd! \n#Person1#: I am sorry, sir, there's nothing I can do. You cannot board the flight with that large bag either. Carry-on bags must fit in the over-head compartment or under your seat. That bag is clearly too big. \n#Person2#: Now I see. You charge next to nothing for an international ticket, but when it comes to charging for any other small thing, you charge an arm and a leg! So tell me, miss, how much will I have to pay for all of this. \n#Person1#: Let's see. . . six hundred and twenty-five US dollars. \n#Person2#: That's more than my round-trip ticket! ","summary":"#Person2# checks three pieces of luggage and #Person1# tells him only two pieces of checked luggage are allowed. #Person2# is angry about the extra charge of an additional suitcase and the cost is more than #Person2#'s round-trip ticket.","topic":"luggage checking"}
{"fname":"train_3696","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, my brother has taken part in the National College Entrance Examination and now he needs to fill in a form with the colleges he wants to go to. Do you have any experience?\n#Person2#: I don't know much about it. Choosing colleges in the states is quite different from it in China.\n#Person1#: What factors are usually taken into consideration when choosing colleges in the states?\n#Person2#: First, I need to decide whether I choose a public college or a private one.\n#Person1#: Is there any difference?\n#Person2#: Of course, private colleges usually have good conditions in every aspect but the tuition is very high, so I applied for a public one which offered me scholarship. Actually, I'd like to choose 1 near my home so that I could go back home each weekend for a change. What about colleges in China?\n#Person1#: It is very different. The public colleges in China have the best condition and high qualified teachers. Most students want to enter those universities, such as Qinghua University and Peking University. Compared with the public universities, the private colleges are not very popular among students in China.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's very interesting and which one does your brother want to go to?\n#Person1#: It's hard to say. Maybe he likes an overseas college. Your suggestion is very useful to me. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: Not at all.","summary":"#Person1# asks John for suggestions about filling in a form with the colleges #Person1#'s brother wants to go. John tells #Person1# they decide on a public college or a private one in the states. #Person1# tells John public colleges in China are better and #Person1#'s brother may like an overseas college.","topic":"choose colleges"}
{"fname":"train_3697","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you talk to the Browns about their trip to China?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. They came back 3 days ago.\n#Person1#: What did they say the weather was like?\n#Person2#: They said it was very, very cold. They suggested we take some warm clothes.\n#Person1#: Did they say something about the hotels there?\n#Person2#: It seems they are excellent and not very expensive.\n#Person1#: And, did they have any language problems there?\n#Person2#: They told me only few people there speak English. But those working in the hotel do and they are very helpful and friendly.\n#Person1#: Well, that's good. And did they buy much while they were in China?\n#Person2#: Just some souvenirs. They said clothes were much more expensive than in the USA, but they told me you could get gold jewelry for very little.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the Browns' trip to China including the weather, the hotels, the language problems, and shopping.","topic":"the trip to China"}
{"fname":"train_3698","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey James, how's the job search going?\n#Person2#: Hi, Sharon. I had no idea. It would take so much time. It sure makes it difficult to prepare for final exams. How about you?\n#Person1#: I was lucky. There seems to be a shortage of high school teachers now. I applied to 3 schools and each one offered me a position.\n#Person2#: That's great. Which one did you like?\n#Person1#: I haven't decided yet. Of course, it would be easiest for me to stay here in New York or go back home to Boston but I may go to California.\n#Person2#: That would be a big move.\n#Person1#: So tell me about your plans.\n#Person2#: Well, I applied to 6 newspapers. Last week I had an interview with New York Times.\n#Person1#: How did it go?\n#Person2#: Not so well. I think they're looking for people with some experience.\n#Person1#: Have you had any other interviews?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. It seems that everyone wants to be a writer these days. There just aren't that many jobs out there.\n#Person1#: That's too bad.\n#Person2#: Yes, I had hoped to have a job lined up by graduation. That doesn't seem likely now.\n#Person1#: What will you do if you can't find a job?\n#Person2#: In that case, I'll begin working on a master's degree in the fall.\n#Person1#: Good luck.","summary":"Sharon is offered several positions as high school teachers. James applied to 6 newspapers and James' interview with the New York Times didn't go smoothly. James will begin working on a master's degree in the fall if he can't find a job.","topic":"job search"}
{"fname":"train_3699","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dr. Andrew, how is my son now? Is he OK? Oh, no.\n#Person2#: Calm down, Mrs. Robinson. The operations done in your son's condition is stable. He's going to be fine.\n#Person1#: Oh, thank god.\n#Person2#: It's lucky of your son that the robber missed stabbing his heart and the taxi drivers sent him here immediately.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Can I go in now?\n#Person2#: Not now, Mrs. Robinson. Your son is resting and we still need to do some tests in the next few hours.\n#Person1#: But what am I supposed to do now?\n#Person2#: Get some rest and be back here next morning. I should have more information for you by that time.","summary":"Dr. Andrew tells Mrs. Robinson the operation done in her son's condition is stable and asks her to come back the next morning.","topic":"operation"}
{"fname":"train_3700","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you want to go, Madam?\n#Person2#: Saint Paul Hotel, please. It's a cold day. I'm freezing.\n#Person1#: Come on in. Montreal is usually cold now, you know. It's often very snowy which makes the weather colder and it sometimes...\n#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?\n#Person1#: Not really. It gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Oh, here comes the snow.\n#Person2#: It's snowing hard. By the way, how long does it take to reach the hotel do you think?\n#Person1#: About half an hour if there is no traffic jam. Would you like to listen to some country music?\n#Person2#: That's lovely.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# a ride to Saint Paul Hotel. They talk on the way and listen to some country music.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_3701","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Something is wrong with my bank card. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: Yes. What's the problem?\n#Person1#: Just a mistake with my name. It should be issued as Steven, but the card is under the name ' Steven '.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am very sorry about that. It's our fault. I will arrange someone to correct it immediately.\n#Person1#: OK, no problem. To err is human.\n#Person2#: Anyway, we apologize for the inconvenience we have brought you. Please just wait for a moment, and it will be fixed.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# helps Steven to correct a mistake with the name of his bank card.","topic":"bank card"}
{"fname":"train_3702","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tomorrow is my first day at work, what do you think I should be wearing?\n#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 colleagues. It depends on the company ' s dress code.\n#Person1#: Indeed, I found most of the employees dress casually when I went to the interview. Only the manager was in suit and tie and he just came back from a ceremony. It seems that their dress code is not that formal. Probably, I should put on car key and simple shirt.\n#Person2#: Whatever you choose, make sure they are neat and clean.","summary":"#Person2# offers #Person1# some suggestions on what to wear on #Person1#'s first day at work.","topic":"dressing suggestions"}
{"fname":"train_3703","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, George. I'm going to have a job interview next week. Could you give me some advice?\n#Person2#: Sure. First of all, it ' s very important for you not to be late. Job interviewers usually don ' t think very highly of a candidate who arrives ten minutes after the appointed time, only to explain that he could not find the place or that there was heavy traffic.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's very important.\n#Person2#: So you ' d better explore the place the day before and at the same time, look around to see what the employees are wearing. So the next day you will arrive early for the appointment.\n#Person1#: I ' ll try my best to make a good impression on the interviewer.\n#Person2#: That ' s right. You need to create a good image in a limited time, usually about 30 to 45 minutes.\n#Person1#: It ' s always easier to say something than to do it.\n#Person2#: It ' s not too difficult to make a good impression. For example, you should take care to appear well-groomed and modestly dressed. Avoid the extremes of a too elaborate or too casual style. This will put you on the same level as other applicants and make the interviewer consider more important qualifications.\n#Person1#: But I love wearing T-shirts and jeans.\n#Person2#: I advise you not to wear a too casual style when going to an interview. Informal clothes as well as torn jeans and dirty shoes convey the impression that you are not serious about the job, or that you may be casual about your work as you are about your clothes.\n#Person1#: It ' s a pity that I cannot afford more expensive clothes.\n#Person2#: You misunderstood me. Clothes which are too colorful or too expensive suggest that you do not understand what behavior is appropriate for the job, or that you are snobbish or frivolous.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I ought to wear right clothes at the right time.\n#Person2#: You got it. Only in this way can you gain the respect of the interviewer and his confidence in your judgement.\n#Person1#: It seems that ' clothes make the man '.\n#Person2#: It may not be true, but the first and lasting impression of you is determined by your clothes and behavior.","summary":"George is giving #Person1# some advice for #Person1#'s job interview next week. He mentions several important things, such as punctuality, creation of a good image in a limited time, and dress code.","topic":"job interview advice"}
{"fname":"train_3704","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything that you are interested in?\n#Person2#: Yes. Is this your new product this year?\n#Person1#: Yes. It's a prototype of our new product. It has got more advantages than the second did.\n#Person2#: When is the product going to be on the market?\n#Person1#: It will be released next month.\n#Person2#: So soon? It seems to be in the early stages.\n#Person1#: We have developed new technology about it. And the new product will be a pleasure to be hold.\n#Person2#: Well, it's sounding good! I'm looking forward to that.","summary":"#Person2#'s interested in a new product and #Person1# tells #Person2# the launch date.","topic":"new product"}
{"fname":"train_3705","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, is there a vacant room here?\n#Person2#: We are practically full up, but I will see. What do you want, a single room or a double one?\n#Person1#: A single room, preferably with a bath.\n#Person2#: How long do you plan to stay?\n#Person1#: For a week or so.\n#Person2#: You can have a room on the second floor.\n#Person1#: I hope it's quiet. I hate noise at night.\n#Person2#: I think you will find it quiet. It faces the courtyard.\n#Person1#: What is the rate, please?\n#Person2#: The current rate is 50 dollars per night.\n#Person1#: What services come with that?\n#Person2#: A radio, a color television, a telephone and a major international newspaper delivered to your room everyday.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. Well, do you give discount for a week or more?\n#Person2#: Yes, we give 5 % discount for one week, 10 % for two weeks and more.\n#Person1#: All right. I will take a room for a week.\n#Person2#: Will you fill out this form, please? The bellboy will show you up to your room. Your luggage will be brought right up.\n#Person1#: Can I get dinner here?\n#Person2#: We do serve dinner.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person1# wants a single room preferably with a bath for a week. #Person2# tells #Person1# the discount for one week is 5% and they serve dinner.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_3706","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which film shall we see?\n#Person2#: There is nothing good at the moment. Let's do something different. Would you like to go to a concert?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd love to. Here is a good one, Mozart and Beethoven. It's on the Festival Hall. Shall we go there?\n#Person2#: Fine! Do you want anything to eat now?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not hungry.\n#Person2#: Well, let's go and have something to drink instead. I know a good place. It's a little expensive, but it's fun.","summary":"#Person2# suggests going to a concert so #Person1# proposes going to the Festival Hall to watch Mozart and Beethoven. #Person2# then suggests going for a drink.","topic":"concert"}
{"fname":"train_3707","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you and James are engaged at last.\n#Person2#: Yes, we are.\n#Person1#: When are you getting married?\n#Person2#: In the spring.\n#Person1#: Oh, lovely. Where's the wedding going to be?\n#Person2#: Well. . we're not sure yet, probably in St. Albans.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, your parents live there, don't they?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: Where are you going to live after you're married?\n#Person2#: We're going to buy a flat or a small house somewhere in South London.\n#Person1#: Are you going to give up your job?\n#Person2#: Yes, probably but I may look for another one when we're settled in.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2# and James' getting married and #Person2#'s plan after marriage.","topic":"get married"}
{"fname":"train_3708","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like climbing?\n#Person2#: Yes, I like it very much.\n#Person1#: How about climbing up the Fragrant Mountain tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Where is it?\n#Person1#: It is located at the east foot of Western Mountain of Beijing, in a park with the same name. There are some huge stones within the mountain which look like the censer, so it is called'Fragrant Mountain'.\n#Person2#: Have you visited it before?\n#Person1#: Many times. Except climbing, there are many attractions worth visiting.\n#Person2#: Like what?\n#Person1#: It is the best season to view red leaves from the Mid-October to the first ten days of November. During the period, thousands of hectares of maples on the sloping field are so red that you would recognize them as fallen petals by mistake if looking from a further area. The bright red, pink, scarlet, and peach-puff leaves are distributed in different layout, with some green pines and cypresses dotted in between.\n#Person2#: Sounds marvelous.\n#Person1#: You can take a bird-eye view at the glorious picture when you arrive at the top of the mountain.\n#Person2#: Great. I will prepare some clothes and food for the climbing.","summary":"#Person1# proposes climbing up the Fragrant Mountain tomorrow and introduces it to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's great and will prepare some clothes and food.","topic":"climb mountain"}
{"fname":"train_3709","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. I'll take your bet, as long as the winner gets to pick the movie. What about you, Nick?\n#Person2#: Sure. Do you want to go first, Sally?\n#Person1#: Why not! I rolled a five. The category is Best Pictures.\n#Person2#: OK, here's your question What movie won the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture?\n#Person1#: I know that, it's The English Patient. It was one of the only good American movies of the 90s.\n#Person2#: Well, along with Jurassic Park! Nice going, you got the right answer.","summary":"Sally takes Nick's bet and manages to answer Nick's question about the movie winning the 1996 Oscar for Best Picture.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_3710","dialogue":"#Person1#: How were things in the Tokyo branch when you were there?\n#Person2#: Good! They have expanded and are doing better than they were last quarter. It's nice to see some improvement for a change.\n#Person1#: Do you see the trend continuing over the next few months?\n#Person2#: Yes, especially with so many of our executives going back and forth from here to Japan. The only problem is, they may have trouble when they go to open up business here.\n#Person1#: Why would you say that?\n#Person2#: They aren't too familiar with doing business outside of Japan. There are a lot of cultural differences to account for.\n#Person1#: I'll say! Sometimes they just do things really differently. But one thing I can say, they are really hospitable.\n#Person2#: Have you ever been to Japan?\n#Person1#: Sure! I just got back yesterday. I'm still suffering from jet lag.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the Tokyo branch #Person2# worked for has expanded and is doing better than before, but they have trouble doing business outside of Japan because of cultural differences.","topic":"the Tokyo branch"}
{"fname":"train_3711","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like hitchhiking. will you go with me?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I don't think I'm in that good form.\n#Person1#: It's a pity. Say, how about a place near enough?\n#Person2#: To where exactly?\n#Person1#: New England.\n#Person2#: That's still too far for me.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go hitchhiking but #Person2# refuses.","topic":"hitchhiking invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3712","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's it going?\n#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?\n#Person1#: To be honest, I'm a bit fed up.\n#Person2#: What's wrong?\n#Person1#: There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.\n#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?\n#Person1#: Sure, but how?\n#Person2#: You can ask her out for a drink after work.\n#Person1#: But for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.\n#Person2#: Then you've got a lot of homework to do. You need to get her notice first.\n#Person1#: Easier said than done.\n#Person2#: You can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying hello to her.\n#Person1#: But I always get tongue-tied when I see her.\n#Person2#: That's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most of the girls prefer being chased.\n#Person1#: I see. I'll try.\n#Person2#: Good luck.","summary":"#Person1#'s fed up because he gets shy whenever the girl he likes is around. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to ask her out for a drink. #Person1# will try.","topic":"girl"}
{"fname":"train_3713","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, let's eat out tonight.\n#Person2#: What's the occasion? You won the lottery?\n#Person1#: No. Just want to relax a little bit. You don't have to win the lottery to relax, do you?\n#Person2#: Well, I am kind of broke.\n#Person1#: Come on. It's on me.\n#Person2#: Really? It's very nice of you.\n#Person1#: Don't be silly. I'll take you anywhere you wanna go.\n#Person2#: Wonderful! You know what? I wish you wanted to relax everyday.\n#Person1#: Dream on!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to eat out tonight to relax. Since #Person2#'s kind of broke, #Person1# will treat today.","topic":"eat out"}
{"fname":"train_3714","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike?\n#Person2#: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it!\n#Person1#: Do you put your feet on your own table?\n#Person2#: No, I never do that.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: I don't want to mark my table, of course.\n#Person1#: Well, will you please put them down?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I thought you wouldn't come back so early.\n#Person1#: I forgot something on the table.\n#Person2#: Oh, you've got a good memory.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mike to take his feet off the table.","topic":"impertinent behavior"}
{"fname":"train_3715","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! Ask your mom for more old pictures, OK?\n#Person2#: Can't it wait? She's still angry that we sent e-mail wedding invitations.\n#Person1#: But we saved your parents so much money. . .\n#Person2#: I know. And they're spending enough on the plane tickets to Texas!\n#Person1#: Speaking of plane tickets, don't forget to check on the reservations!\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# wants more old pictures from #Person2#'s mother but #Person2# says she's still angry about #Person1# and #Person2# sending email wedding invitations.","topic":"wedding preparation"}
{"fname":"train_3716","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you happen to have a gym here?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. I think you'll find our gym quite satisfactory.\n#Person1#: So, where do I go to exercise?\n#Person2#: It's only one flight down, sir. Just take the elevator or the stairs.\n#Person1#: Am I going to be charged extra for using the gym?\n#Person2#: Sir, you can use the gym for free. All you need is your room key.\n#Person1#: Great! Now tell me, what are the hours of this gym?\n#Person2#: Sir, our gym is open around the clock, every day of the week.\n#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a trainer to help me work out?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir, but we have no trainer.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# some information about the gym, such as location, fee, and opening hours.","topic":"gym"}
{"fname":"train_3717","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a terrible house!\n#Person2#: I'm sick of it, too.\n#Person1#: The door bell doesn't work, the sink is leaking\n#Person2#: There's no hot water, and the building is falling apart!\n#Person1#: It's no use complaining. If we had got enough money, we wouldn't put up with it!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are complaining about the terrible house.","topic":"house"}
{"fname":"train_3718","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Can I help you with anything?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Can I look at this ring?\n#Person1#: Sure. Let me get it out for you. What is your size?\n#Person2#: I believe I am a six.\n#Person1#: Here you go.\n#Person2#: Would you have any necklace that would go well with this?\n#Person1#: Actually, we have a few to choose from. They are over here.\n#Person2#: There's no price tag on this necklace.\n#Person1#: Oh. I'm sorry. I'll check the price for you. It is $ 199.\n#Person2#: This necklace is a little short. Do you have one that is longer?\n#Person1#: Yes. Why don't you try this one on.\n#Person2#: This one is much better. Can I try on the ring with this necklace?\n#Person1#: Sure. Here you go.\n#Person2#: Let me think about it.\n#Person1#: Sure. Take your time.\n#Person2#: Thank you for all the help.\n#Person1#: No problem at all.","summary":"#Person1# is helping #Person2# in choosing a ring of size six and a necklace.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3719","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?\n#Person2#: As I said, I am diligent and industrious. On the other hand, I am too hard-working and I put myself under much pressure to make things perfect.\n#Person1#: What is your problem in working?\n#Person2#: I am too introverted to let others become my friends.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s strengths, weaknesses, and problems in working.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3720","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you up so early, Mary?\n#Person2#: I'm still suffering from a little jetlag.\n#Person1#: What are you watching?\n#Person2#: Saturday morning cartoons.\n#Person1#: At least five channels have morning cartoons on Saturdays.\n#Person2#: I think watching them is a great way to learn English.\n#Person1#: I agree. And some cartoons are entertaining even for adults.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Is Cindy up?\n#Person1#: Are you kidding? It's too early for her.","summary":"Mary gets up early due to jet lag and she's watching cartoons. Both #Person1# and Mary agree it's a great way to learn English.","topic":"watch cartoons"}
{"fname":"train_3721","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to be fitted for a suit please.\n#Person2#: Certainly. Have you decided which material you would like the suit to be made from? We have a selection of materials over here.\n#Person1#: Well, I thought that I would choose either this one or that one. I really want a dark blue suit. Which do you recommend.\n#Person2#: This material is a little more expensive, but is of much higher quality.\n#Person1#: Yes. I can feel the difference in material. There's not much difference in price. Ok, I'll take the more expensive one.\n#Person2#: Fine. I'll measure you for the suit. . . shoulder. . . waist. . . inside leg. . . forearm. . . upper arm. . . thank you. I'll prepare the suit for you tomorrow. Could you come again the day after tomorrow just to check that the su\n#Person1#: That's fine. I would also like a few shirts and a jacket. I don't need them specially made. Those shirts over there look very nice. Are they made of cotton?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. How many would you like and of which color?\n#Person1#: I'll take three light blue ones, please.\n#Person2#: Are you looking for a casual jacket or something formal?\n#Person1#: Just a casual one - a sport jacket. This one looks nice. I'll just try it on. . . yes, that's fine. I'll take it. Here's my credit card.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much, sir. I'll put the shirts and jacket into a bag for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. I'll see you the day after tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# would like to be fitted for a dark blue suit. #Person2# recommends one of higher quality though expensive, and #Person1#'ll take it. Then, #Person2# measures #Person1# for the suit and tells him to come the day after tomorrow. #Person1# also buys a few shirts and a jacket.","topic":"suit"}
{"fname":"train_3722","dialogue":"#Person1#: We were decorating and I'm going to ask some things.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll be glad to help you out. We can deliver what you need for your office. Shall we need at one fifteen this Thursday?\n#Person1#: Yes, that would be great. We definitely need some new filing cabinets and at least one desk unit.\n#Person2#: Fine, I'll bring both our office furniture and equipment catalogs on Thursday.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to deliver some furniture to #Person1#'s office at one fifteen this Thursday.","topic":"deliver things"}
{"fname":"train_3723","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you sell apples?\n#Person2#: Yes. They are over there.\n#Person1#: Do you sell them individually or by weight?\n#Person2#: By weight. 6. 0 cents per pound.\n#Person1#: Could you weigh these, please?\n#Person2#: $ 4. 55, please. Anything else?\n#Person1#: A sack of cherries, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are.","summary":"#Person1# buys some apples and a sack of cherries from #Person2#.","topic":"shopping for fruit"}
{"fname":"train_3724","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you mind telling me the purpose of your visit to the U. K. ?\n#Person2#: I am here on business.\n#Person1#: May I see your passport?\n#Person2#: Of course, here you are.\n#Person1#: Would you please open the suitcase? What are these?\n#Person2#: They are two cameras.\n#Person1#: Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have one carton of cigarettes and a bottle of whiskey.\n#Person1#: OK, you're through now.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is going to the U. K on business and declares what #Person2# brings.","topic":"at the customs"}
{"fname":"train_3725","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh dear, I'm late. I have to be in the office by 8am.\n#Person2#: Oh really what's happening?\n#Person1#: Well there is an important meeting with a new client.\n#Person2#: Ok but you must stay calm. Do you want me to give you a lift?\n#Person1#: Oh, you don't have to do that but it would be a great help.\n#Person2#: Ok, wait one minute. I must remember where I left the keys.","summary":"#Person1# is late and #Person2# offers to give #Person1# a lift.","topic":"being late"}
{"fname":"train_3726","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to get a snack at the cafeteria.\n#Person2#: What are you going to buy?\n#Person1#: I may just get some chips.\n#Person2#: I'm probably going to buy something too.\n#Person1#: What do you want to get?\n#Person2#: I want some sort of candy.\n#Person1#: What kind do you want?\n#Person2#: I want some chocolate.\n#Person1#: What kind of chocolate?\n#Person2#: I'm going to get a Snickers or a Kit Kat.\n#Person1#: I don't think they sell Kit Kats.\n#Person2#: I'll just get a Snickers then.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get a snack at the cafeteria. #Person2# also wants to go and they discuss what to buy.","topic":"cafeteria"}
{"fname":"train_3727","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome back! I didn't see you in math class on Friday.\n#Person2#: I wasn't here on Friday. My class went on a field trip to look at some of the different rock formations here in California. Our last stop was Death Valley. In fact, we camped there last night.\n#Person1#: Death Valley! But that's a desert. Wasn't it much too hot for camping?\n#Person2#: No, not really. It gets hot during the day, but it cools off very quickly at night.\n#Person1#: Well, did you enjoy the trip?\n#Person2#: Yes, very much. The desert is nicer than you think. You really should go and see it sometime.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s class went on a field trip on Friday and #Person2# enjoyed it very much.","topic":"field trip"}
{"fname":"train_3728","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear that famous speech by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez?\n#Person2#: What was it about?\n#Person1#: He said that only education will lift Latin America out of poverty.\n#Person2#: When and where did he give the speech?\n#Person1#: In the southern city of Cusco, where he was attending a conference on December 10th. 1700 students were present. He told the students to read Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Miserables to understand poverty.\n#Person2#: Hugo Chavez must think highly of that novel.\n#Person1#: Yes, he said he was reading the novel for the second time. He was impressed by its description of human misery. But he truly believes that poverty in Latin America will eventually be eliminated.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the famous speech given by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the southern city of Cusco on December 10th.","topic":"speech"}
{"fname":"train_3729","dialogue":"#Person1#: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C. The number is 393-5331.\n#Person2#: One moment, please. I'll get that number for you. Hello. Is this 393-5331? Is this Miss Marilyn Peters? It is? I have a long distance call for you.\n#Person1#: How much is it, Operator?\n#Person2#: That will be two dollars for the first three minutes.\n#Person1#: Hello? Hello? Marilyn? Operator! Operator, we've been disconnected.\n#Person2#: One moment, please. I'll see if I can connect you again.","summary":"#Person2#'s helping #Person1# to make a person-to-person call to Miss Marilyn Peters in Washington, D.C.","topic":"person-to-person call"}
{"fname":"train_3730","dialogue":"#Person1#: Only three more months to go, so what're you going to do after your graduation, Simon?\n#Person2#: My father is going to give me a job in his company. I'll probably work there about a year. So I can learn the basics.\n#Person1#: And what're you doing after that?\n#Person2#: Well, after that, I'm going back to college and get my degree in business.\n#Person1#: That sounds very nice.","summary":"Simon tells #Person1# that after graduation he's going to work in his father's company for about a year and then get his degree in business.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_3731","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Er... Could I have some writing paper and envelopes?\n#Person1#: Do you mean paper for writing letters?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: They are here in the showcase. Which one would you like?\n#Person2#: I want this kind of paper and that kind of envelope.\n#Person1#: All right, sir. Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes, five fifty-- cent stamps.\n#Person1#: Er... There will be four dollars and sixty cents altogether.\n#Person2#: Here is five dollars.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Here is the change.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# buys some paper for writing letters, envelopes, and five fifty-cent stamps with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3732","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh! I am glad to see you. How are you going recently? They say you took Introduction to Seience, didn't you?\n#Person2#: I sure did. Why did you ask me about that?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm thinking about taking it next year. I want to know something about it beforehand.\n#Person2#: As far as I'm concerned, I suggest that you not take it.\n#Person1#: Why not? Is the professor awful or is the lecturing boring?\n#Person2#: The professor is nice enough. But the course is nothing but physics and chemistry with lots of equations. You can't just mix the right chemicals and watch what happens. As you go along you have to keep care notes and turn it all into a bunch of numbers and formulas after the experiment is over. It was the worst course I've ever taken.\n#Person1#: What you say is no problem for me. To tell you the truth, [ like formulas and numbers. That's what I'm different from you.\n#Person2#: Is it? Then you'll love it if it is the case. But all that I was interested in was biology and we didn't get to that till the last three weeks of the class. What a year!","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# not take the Introduction to Science course because it's nothing but physics and chemistry with lots of equations, but #Person1# likes formulas and numbers.","topic":"course"}
{"fname":"train_3733","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello there! Come on in! Don't just stand there! Come and take a seat! \n#Person2#: Um, okay. Well, I just want a trim. Nothing too fancy. \n#Person1#: Oh my gosh! Your hair is amazing! So silky, so shiny! I am going to work my magic on your hair! You hear me? You are going to look like a million bucks! \n#Person2#: Okay. Um. . . can you make sure my sideburns are even and you just take a little off the top. \n#Person1#: Don't you worry, I'll take care of everything! Oh my god! I just love your curly hair! It's so fluffy and cute! You should totally let it grow out. An afro would look great on you! \n#Person2#: Um. . . no. \n#Person1#: Okay, but you are going to be my masterpiece! ","summary":"#Person2# wants a trim. #Person1# in being too enthusiastic and keeps praising #Person2#'s hair.","topic":"at the barber's"}
{"fname":"train_3734","dialogue":"#Person1#: I definitely want to meet with you, Mr. Parker. I just need to sort out my schedule. \n#Person2#: Well, I know you're pretty booked up these days. But, we've got to work fast on this. \n#Person1#: I realize that. We don't have any time to waste. I can put you down for 9:20. Could you make that, Mr. Parker? \n#Person2#: Let me see. That's no problem. I'll see you then. ","summary":"#Person1# makes an appointment with Mr. Parker for 9:20.","topic":"meeting"}
{"fname":"train_3735","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does your girl friend like swimming? \n#Person2#: Yes,she does. She is good at backstroke and free style. \n#Person1#: Then you can help her with the breaststroke and sidestroke. \n#Person2#: But she wants to learn the butterfly stroke \n#Person1#: Really? Then just ask her to follow me. \n#Person2#: I heard you are now practicing underwater swimming,aren't you? \n#Person1#: Yes. But I still have some difficulties irt breathing. \n#Person2#: Say, kid, keep on practicing, you're sure to be a first-class swimmer. \n#Person1#: To tell you the truth,I have never thought of being a swimmer. I swim just for fun. \n#Person2#: That's good. ","summary":"#Person2#'s girlfriend wants to learn the butterfly stroke so #Person1# suggests that she follow #Person1#. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'ll surely become a first-class swimmer.","topic":"swimming"}
{"fname":"train_3736","dialogue":"#Person1#: hi, Emally, do you know that guy over there? \n#Person2#: The tall one? Sure, that's Daive, he works with Lily. \n#Person1#: He is cute. What dose he do? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure, he is a manager I think. \n#Person1#: Really? Are you going to introduce us? \n#Person2#: Well, he has already taken you know, that's his wife right there. ","summary":"Emally tells #Person1# the tall guy over there is Daive. #Person1# wants her to introduce them, but he's already married.","topic":"a guy"}
{"fname":"train_3737","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why didn't you tell me you had a girlfriend? \n#Person2#: Sorry, I thought you knew. \n#Person1#: But you should tell me you were in love with her. \n#Person2#: Didn't I? \n#Person1#: You know you didn't. \n#Person2#: Well, I am telling you now. \n#Person1#: Yes, but you might have told me before. \n#Person2#: I didn't think you would be interested. \n#Person1#: You can't be serious. How dare you not tell me you are going to marry her? \n#Person2#: Sorry, I didn't think it mattered. \n#Person1#: Oh, you men! You are all the same. ","summary":"#Person1#'s blaming #Person2# for not telling #Person1# that he had a girlfriend but #Person1# thinks it didn't matter.","topic":"girlfriend"}
{"fname":"train_3738","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you a smoker? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm afraid I am. My husband is a smoker too. \n#Person1#: Would you describe yourself as being a heavy smoker? \n#Person2#: No. But my husband smokes 20 or more a day. \n#Person1#: When did you begin to smoke? \n#Person2#: I had my first cigarette when I was 17. \n#Person1#: Might I ask if you have tried to give up smoking? \n#Person2#: Yes. Twice. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s smoking habits and history.","topic":"smoking"}
{"fname":"train_3739","dialogue":"#Person1#: I left a suitcase on the train to London the other day. \n#Person2#: Can you describe it, sir? \n#Person1#: It's a small blue case and it's got a zip. There's a label on the handle with my name and address on it. \n#Person2#: Is this case yours? \n#Person1#: No, that's not mine. \n#Person2#: What about this one? This one's got a label. \n#Person1#: Let me see it. \n#Person2#: What's you name and address? \n#Person1#: David Hall, 83, Bridge Street. \n#Person2#: That's right. D. N. Hall. 83. Bridge Street. Three pound and fifty pence please. \n#Person1#: Here you are. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: Hey! \n#Person2#: What's the matter? \n#Person1#: This case doesn't belong to me! You've given me the wrong case! ","summary":"David Hall asks #Person2# to help him find the suitcase he left on the train to London but #Person2# gives him the wrong one.","topic":"suitcase"}
{"fname":"train_3740","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, why are you so depressed? \n#Person2#: I'm feeling very sad. I just read the newspaper. \n#Person1#: What's the news? \n#Person2#: According to the newspaper, the town was razed by an earthquake and more than 10 thousand people died in the earthquake. \n#Person1#: It's horrible. \n#Person2#: Yeah, we have to do something to help the people in the stricken area. \n#Person1#: Yes. How about donating some money? \n#Person2#: It's a good idea. But where can we donate money? \n#Person1#: Just find the answer through Internet. \n#Person2#: Yes, let's do it now. ","summary":"Steven's feeling sad because he read an earthquake in the newspaper, so #Person2# and Steven decide to donate some money.","topic":"earthquake"}
{"fname":"train_3741","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, this is Bird's Bicycle Rental.\n#Person2#: Good morning. A friend of mine suggested I call up to hire some bikes.\n#Person1#: Oh yes, a lot of people do so these days.\n#Person2#: Yes, we're just on a holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to see the island by bike.\n#Person1#: Well, it certainly is, and most People rent a motorbike because you can get around faster and even go to the beach if you like.\n#Person2#: If I wanted to hire 2 motorbikes tomorrow morning for 2 days, would there be any problem?\n#Person1#: None at all. May I have your name please?\n#Person2#: It's Green, Arthur Green.\n#Person1#: And your telephone number?\n#Person2#: I'm at the Holidays Sun Hotel. My number is 0708112. I'm in room 1203. By the way, is your bike rental shop at No.100 Tecum Street?\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Bye.","summary":"Arthur Green calls Bird's Bicycle Rental to hire 2 motorbikes tomorrow morning for 2 days to see the island.","topic":"rent motorbikes"}
{"fname":"train_3742","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Where is Martin Luther King School?\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Where is Martin...?\n#Person2#: Wait a minute. Let me turn off my car. Now, what were you saying?\n#Person1#: Where is Martin Luther King School?\n#Person2#: Hum...Go along the road and turn right.\n#Person1#: Wait. I have a map.\n#Person2#: Good. Look, we're here and there's the school.\n#Person1#: I see. I just go along the road.\n#Person2#: Then turn right.\n#Person1#: Turn right and go straight.\n#Person2#: Martin Luther King School is next to the bank.\n#Person1#: Wonderful, thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to Martin Luther King School.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_3743","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom is just not my type, and he's not interested in me.\n#Person2#: So, what's he doing?\n#Person1#: He is interested in taking piano lessons.\n#Person2#: A computer kid wants to study piano?\n#Person1#: That's what his friend told me, he'll be my first adult student.\n#Person2#: Well, if he likes piano, he could be your type after all.\n#Person1#: Don't count on him, he's just my student.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Tom and she are not interested in each other and Tom is just #Person1#'s piano student.","topic":"piano student"}
{"fname":"train_3744","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are your new neighbors Nancy?\n#Person2#: They seem nice enough, but they have a son, who's driving me crazy.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: He comes home every night around 10:00 with his car windows rolled down and radio on. It stops as soon as he turns the car off but by then Brian and Lisa are wide awake.\n#Person1#: Oh no.\n#Person2#: Oh yes, sometimes it takes us till midnight just to get them to settle down again.\n#Person1#: Have you tried talking to them?\n#Person2#: We haven't even really met them yet except to say a quick hello. I hate to get off on the wrong foot.\n#Person1#: You are not going to like them when you do meet them if he keep on simmering.\n#Person2#: I know, but I feel stupid complaining.\n#Person1#: You said yourself is driving you crazy.\n#Person2#: Well, you know how early I have to get up to be here at the office. I'm just not getting enough sleep and neither are the kids. They're so irritable when I get home in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: Maybe you could go over some time with a little gift or planned for the yard or something. Then you could ask about their son whether they have any other children and they'll be sure to ask about yours.\n#Person2#: Yeah, and then what?\n#Person1#: Then you could mention that the hardest thing at this stage is getting your kids to get to sleep at night.\n#Person2#: And keeping them asleep.\n#Person1#: That's the idea and you should do it soon. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to do politely.","summary":"Nancy complains to #Person1# that her new neighbours' son is driving her kids and her crazy. #Person1# advises her to go over soon and tells them about getting her kids to get to sleep at night.","topic":"neighbors"}
{"fname":"train_3745","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you ever take history 231?\n#Person2#: Yeah, last semester.\n#Person1#: I took the course this semester. What do you think about the professor?\n#Person2#: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately, he's an easy grader.\n#Person1#: What did you end up getting?\n#Person2#: I got an A minus. Sounds good but none of my test scores were that high. So I don't know how I got a decent grade. Are you enjoying the class so far?\n#Person1#: I hate it, and I was about to withdraw. But after hearing your experience, I think I will tough it out.\n#Person2#: Yes, definitely stay in the class, you will get a better grade than your test scores. He does that deliberately to make all the students study a lot.\n#Person1#: Thanks for letting me know. I feel relieved now.","summary":"#Person1# wants to withdraw from the history 231 course, but #Person2# tells #Person1# to stay because the professor is an easy grader.","topic":"course"}
{"fname":"train_3746","dialogue":"#Person1#: John I didn't see you in the English class on Friday.\n#Person2#: I wasn't here on Friday. My geography class went to a field trip to look at some of the different rocks. In fact, we slept there last night.\n#Person1#: Wow sounds interesting. Where did you go?\n#Person2#: A desert. It gets hot during the day but it cools off very quickly at night.\n#Person1#: Well. What do you think of the trip?\n#Person2#: I enjoyed it very much although it is very dry. The desert is indeed a wonderful place. I thought of nothing but vastness when I got there. Since you can hardly see plants. It's very easy to find different rocks there.\n#Person1#: I really want to go there. Don't forget to call me if you have the chance to go there again.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"John tells #Person1# that his geography class went on a field trip on Friday and he enjoyed it very much although the desert is very dry.","topic":"field trip"}
{"fname":"train_3747","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate spring in this city. It's always raining. We hardly get any sunshine.\n#Person2#: You're right. It's terrible.\n#Person1#: Summer will soon be here. I like summer very much.\n#Person2#: Summer? I can't stand it. It's too hot, especially if you have to take the bus to work like I do.\n#Person1#: Well. I can't imagine that, but I really hate the rain.\n#Person2#: I don't mind it really.\n#Person1#: But summer in Qingdao is lovely, especially the beach. I usually spend the summer there. Peter and I go there every summer. You can come with us next time, Brian. I'm sure you will enjoy lying on the beach very much.\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I prefer a more active holiday.\n#Person1#: For example?\n#Person2#: Well, I was thinking of climbing mountain Huang.\n#Person1#: Climb the mountain? Oh, after a day of climbing, you will be very tired and won't want like to do anything.\n#Person2#: Perhaps, but I don't mind.","summary":"#Person1# prefers summer to spring but Brian can't stand summer. #Person1# invites him to go to the beach next time in summer. Brian refuses because he prefers a more active holiday.","topic":"seasons"}
{"fname":"train_3748","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Black, I ' d like to take some time off. I ' Ve been feeling exhausted these days.\n#Person2#: That's no problem. Let me see... You still have ten days annual leave left, is that right?\n#Person1#: Yes. I was wondering if I could take another two weeks off.\n#Person2#: That's long leave. How's your project coming along?\n#Person1#: The project I'm in charged of now will be done by the end of this week. I'd like to take my leave from next Monday on.\n#Person2#: Well, all right. But you make sure to tie up loose ends before you leave.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr.Black. There are no immediate projects coming up at the moment. Mr.Smith will be in charge during my absence. He is taking part in several projects as my assistant and knows how to maintain relationships with our clients.\n#Person2#: Great! I hope you have a good relaxation and come back refreshed.\n#Person1#: I will. Many thanks, Mr.Black.","summary":"#Person1# would like to take some time off. Mr. Black asks #Person1# about the progress of #Person1#'s project. #Person1# tells Mr. Black that Mr. Smith will be in charge during #Person1#'s absence. Mr. Black agrees.","topic":"take time off"}
{"fname":"train_3749","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've got some great news for you!\n#Person2#: Did you get the position you wanted?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll be promoted to department manager.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations!\n#Person1#: Thank you. Actually, I could not believe it at first. You know, there're so many outstanding people in our company. Many of them are qualified to fill that position.\n#Person2#: Sure, but you really did great and outperformed the others. You deserved it!\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will be promoted to the department manager. #Person2# congratulates #Person1#.","topic":"job promotion"}
{"fname":"train_3750","dialogue":"#Person1#: That is a long line.\n#Person2#: Yes indeed. It has a very strict inspection so it takes a pretty long Be for everyone.\n#Person1#: A lot of things are prohibited to take on the plane?\n#Person2#: Yes, a lot. Stuffs which are explosive, radioactive and poisonous are forbidden.\n#Person1#: Understand. Do I need to take out my laptop from my suitcase?\n#Person2#: Yes, you do. And you need to put out liquid items and your laptop in the box for inspection.\n#Person1#: That is really strict.\n#Person2#: Yes, absolutely. But this is for everyone's sake, so we should do it as needed.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting in the queue to receive an inspection. #Person2# tells #Person1# what stuff is forbidden on the plane and what to take out during the inspection.","topic":"a strict inspection"}
{"fname":"train_3751","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of place shall we rent?\n#Person2#: It should be close to the university. Neither of us are good at getting up in the mornings and closer it is, the later we can get up.\n#Person1#: Absolutely. That's the most important thing to take into consideration. I'm not too worried about the size of the flat.\n#Person2#: Neither am I. so a small place is ok, but we'll get a bigger one if it's not expensive. Do you mind if it's in a noisy area.\n#Person1#: I don't mind. I'm not a light sleeper, but quieter is better for when we have to study at home.\n#Person2#: Good point. Ok, let's go to the estate agent and see what they can offer us.\n#Person1#: Yes, if we're lucky we'll find something in the next few days. I think you had a good idea to start flat hunting early.\n#Person2#: How much do you think the rent will be?\n#Person1#: I asked a few people who are already living in places near the university and they said it would cost about one hundred pounds a month.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want to rent a flat which is close to the university because they're not good at getting up in the mornings. They're going to the estate agent to see what they can offer them.","topic":"rent a flat"}
{"fname":"train_3752","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Is your company advertising for administrative assistant on the newspapers?\n#Person2#: Well, Administrative assistant with shorthand and typing skills are badly needed here.\n#Person1#: First I want to check about the availability and see if you could give me more information.\n#Person2#: The position calls for a person with some working experience. We must be able to benefit from your analytical and interpersonal skills. Can you deliver your resume to us first?\n#Person1#: Of course. I will deliver my resume to you in minutes ' time. I hope you will consider my application and I shall appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.\n#Person2#: OK. I will call you soon. Bye now.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# to ask details about the position of administrative assistant. #Person1# will deliver the resume to #Person2# in munites' time.","topic":"a job application"}
{"fname":"train_3753","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am really interested in buying this television.\n#Person2#: That's so great!\n#Person1#: How much are you selling it for?\n#Person2#: This t. v is only $ 2500.\n#Person1#: You can't be serious.\n#Person2#: That's how much this t. v costs.\n#Person1#: That's too expensive for me.\n#Person2#: This television is of very high quality.\n#Person1#: You can't go down on the price.\n#Person2#: By how much?\n#Person1#: I'll buy it for $ 2000.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but the price is final.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the price for the television is too high, but #Person2# says the price is final.","topic":"buy a TV"}
{"fname":"train_3754","dialogue":"#Person1#: hi, darling! I have a one-month vacation saved up. How about a trip to Europe?\n#Person2#: I could go for that. But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year.\n#Person1#: oh, but I really need to leave this town for a change. Working day after day has worn me out. Do you have any other suggestions?\n#Person2#: we should probably think about going somewhere that isn't too far away. How about the countryside? There must be many interesting places, and we could enjoy the fresh air and the delicious local spec\n#Person1#: wonderful! I think that's a great idea. How soon until we can make this happen? I can't wait!\n#Person2#: tomorrow I have an appointment with my dentist. What about next Monday?\n#Person1#: perfect. I'll start preparing tomorrow. If we're going to drive, I'll need to fill up the tank.\n#Person2#: no need. I think it's still plenty full. Even so, I'd rather travel by bus or train. It would cost much less than driving. Oil prices are soaring nowadays, you know.\n#Person1#: we can take the train, that will be faster. I'll book the tickets tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: great! Oh, one more thing, don't forget to check the weather before we go. I'd hate to get caught in the rain.\n#Person1#: no problem. I'm really looking forward to the coming week.\n#Person2#: Me, too. Now let's make a list for what we need to take with us.","summary":"#Person2# proposes to have a vacation in the countryside instead of Europe because their budget is a little tight this year. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea. #Person1# will book the train tickets tomorrow morning and check the weather before they go.","topic":"have a vacation"}
{"fname":"train_3755","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Suzie. Guess what? I'm having a baby!\n#Person2#: Really? That's so great. Congratulations.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I'm so excited. We've been trying for 8 months now.\n#Person2#: That's really exciting. How many months are you pregnant?\n#Person1#: Three months.\n#Person2#: Are you going to find out if it is a boy or a girl?\n#Person1#: I want to, but Bob doesn't. He wants to be surprised like the old fashioned way.\n#Person2#: Maybe it's more exciting not knowing.\n#Person1#: I'd rather know and buy all the baby things ahead of time.\n#Person2#: There are so many things you have to prepare for.\n#Person1#: I know I am going to be busy, but I know I can handle it. I have been looking forward to this day for a long long time.\n#Person2#: It really must be an exciting time for you guys.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much.","summary":"#Person1# tells Suzie she's pregnant for three months. #Person1# wants to find out it's a boy or a girl so she can prepare ahead of time.","topic":"have a baby"}
{"fname":"train_3756","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you received any degrees?\n#Person2#: Yes. In 1996 I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Hebes University, and in 2001 I received my MBA degree from Peking University.\n#Person1#: How about your academic records at college?\n#Person2#: In fact my records were excellent. My overall GPA was 9 on a 10 scale, which was the highest in my class.\n#Person1#: That's very impressive. Which course did you like best?\n#Person2#: English. It was both interesting and useful, so I showed a great interest in it.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me why you changed your major when you were a graduate student?\n#Person2#: Because I am very interested in administration and I did take some courses in it. I also performed well in the subjects. Hence I believe that I can do a good job in this position.\n#Person1#: Did you get any honors and awards at college?\n#Person2#: Yes. I was awarded a scholarship from the university every year. In 1995 I participated in the National Contest of Maths Models and I won the prize.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2# some questions, including #Person2#'s degrees, academic records, the favorite course, and awards in college. #Person2# also tells #Person1# why #Person2# changed the major into administration.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_3757","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to mail it by air or sea?\n#Person2#: Hmm. . . How long will it take to mail things to the USA by air?\n#Person1#: About 10 days. You can send it express mail if you need it faster. It will only take three or four days.\n#Person2#: I want to send it by express mail. The faster, the better.\n#Person1#: OK, the postage is 275 yuan.\n#Person2#: Here you go.\n#Person1#: This is the receipt, please keep it. Have a good day.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# mail things to America by express air mail because #Person2# wants it to send as fast as possible.","topic":"mail things"}
{"fname":"train_3758","dialogue":"#Person1#: do you like cooking, Julia?\n#Person2#: I really enjoy it, especially when it ends up tasting good!\n#Person1#: how often do you usually cook?\n#Person2#: I usually make a few salads for lunch throughout the week and I make dinner about 6 times a week.\n#Person1#: that's a lot of cooking. You must save a lot of money by eating at home so much.\n#Person2#: I do. If you cook at home, you can eat healthy food cheaply.\n#Person1#: what kind of dishes do you usually make?\n#Person2#: I almost always make either a beef roast or a chicken roast with asparagus, parsnips, peas, carrots and potatoes on Sundays.\n#Person1#: do you make a lot of traditional British food?\n#Person2#: aside from the Sunday roast, we usually eat dangers and mash, toad-in-the-hole, or fish'n chips once a week.\n#Person1#: how about spicy food?\n#Person2#: my family loves spicy food. We often eat Chinese, Thai, Indian, or Mexican food when we're in the mood for spice.\n#Person1#: what's your favorite dish to make?\n#Person2#: I absolutely love making mousaka, which is a Greek dish with eggplant. But it takes a lot of time, so I don't often make it.","summary":"#Person1# and Julia are talking about cooking. Julia usually makes dinner about 6 times a week, which saves a lot of money. Julia introduces what she usually makes and her preferences.","topic":"cooking"}
{"fname":"train_3759","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sam, I am so sorry. It was your birthday yesterday and I completely forgot about it.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. I keep forgetting everyone's birthdays as well.\n#Person1#: Margaret really told me off when she found out that I had forgotten all about it. We did try to phone you, but you and Jane must have gone out.\n#Person2#: Yes, Jane invited me for dinner to this new restaurant which opened near us.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, I know the one. How was the food?\n#Person2#: The food was excellent, but Jane ordered a birthday cake, which they forgot about. So as you can see, you were not the only one.\n#Person1#: Oh, no.\n#Person2#: Yes, Jane was quite upset about it. The manager came to apologize and we did get free dessert, but still. . .\n#Person1#: I would think this was the least they could do.\n#Person2#: In the end it was a nice evening and I got an iPad as my birthday present which I wanted for a while.\n#Person1#: Great. I have also been thinking of getting one. Do you think you could ask Jane to have a quiet word with Margaret? My birthday is not that far away.\n#Person2#: I can try, but knowing Margaret she will see through that immediately.","summary":"#Person1# says sorry to #Person2# because #Person1# completely forgot #Person2#'s birthday. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went to a new restaurant and the food in the new restaurant was excellent, but they forgot the birthday cake Jane ordered. In the end, #Person2# still had a nice evening because #Person2# got an iPad.","topic":"a birthday"}
{"fname":"train_3760","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your hobby?\n#Person2#: Photograph.\n#Person1#: What's the make of your camera?\n#Person2#: Olympus.\n#Person1#: Do you own your own darkroom?\n#Person2#: No, usually I get my films developed at a photo studio, but I make my own enlargements.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Because I can make many different kinds of pictures from one negative. That's more, but that saves money.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s hobby. #Person2# likes to photograph and usually develops the films at a photo studio.","topic":"photograph"}
{"fname":"train_3761","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you?\n#Person2#: I'm fine thanks. How about you?\n#Person1#: I'm okay. What are you doing these days?\n#Person2#: Not a lot, actually. Busy at work of course - we've got a big project coming up in Malaysia. I may have to go to KL in a few weeks.\n#Person1#: That's great. When are you starting?\n#Person2#: Probably in a week or two. I'll let you know.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# will go to KL because of a big project in Malaysia.","topic":"be busy"}
{"fname":"train_3762","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you interested in history?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks.\n#Person1#: I love history, but I'Ve always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened.\n#Person2#: I wish you had been my history teacher! I might have got better marks!\n#Person1#: Some people say that history repeats itself.\n#Person2#: What does that mean? The same events never happen twice, do they?\n#Person1#: The idea is that the people and dates change, but the reason why things happen stay the same.\n#Person2#: I see. I think I'd agree with that statement. People often seem to make the same mistakes over and over again.","summary":"#Person1# says history repeats itself. #Person2# agrees with the statement because people often make the same mistakes over and over again.","topic":"history"}
{"fname":"train_3763","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you usually do your shopping, Mrs. Lane?\n#Person2#: I usually go to the supermarket, near the station.\n#Person1#: How do you find the prices there?\n#Person2#: I think they are quite reasonable, and the vegetables are very fresh.\n#Person1#: I see you have bought some coffee. Would you mind telling me how much you paid for it?\n#Person2#: Only 2 dollars and 25 cents.","summary":"Mrs. Lane tells #Person1# a supermarket she usually goes to and the prices are reasonable.","topic":"do shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3764","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the plot of your new movie?\n#Person2#: It's a story about a policemen who is investigating a series of strange murders. I play the part of the detective. He has to catch the killer, but there's very little evidence. It's a psychological thriller with some frightening scenes, but I hope audience won't be too scared to go to the movie theatres!\n#Person1#: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagreement with other actors and with the director.\n#Person2#: I have had disagreement with every director. I'Ve worked with. We'Ve always disagreed in a friendly way and we have always resolved our differences. It was the same when I made this movie. I don't know where rumours of my disagreement with Rachel Kelly come from. We got on very well and I hope to work with her again. I enjoyed making the movie very much.\n#Person1#: Critics are not very happy with the movies that you'Ve made recently. Does that bother you?\n#Person2#: Not at all. The feedback from audience has been great. I care about what they think more than what the critics think.\n#Person1#: Did you do you own stunts in the movie?\n#Person2#: I wanted to, but my insurance company wouldn't let me. All of my stunts were done by a stuntman. As you know, I used to do my own stunts, but I'll leave that to the experts in future.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much for doing this interview.\n#Person2#: My pleasure. Have you seen the movie yet?\n#Person1#: Yes. I have. I liked it very much. Like you, I was very impressed with Rachel's performance in the movie. She's going to be a star.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks #Person2# several questions, like the plot of the new movie, whether #Person2# enjoyed making the movie. #Person2# answers the questions, saying #Person2# gets along with coworkers and tells #Person1# all the stunts were done by a stuntman in the movie.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_3765","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Anderson.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Miss Li.\n#Person1#: How nice to see you again!\n#Person2#: Nice to see you, too.\n#Person1#: It's been a long time, hasn't it? How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. And you?\n#Person1#: Very well too, is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Could you guide me to where I can change money?\n#Person1#: Sure, Mr. Anderson, please come along with me.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"Mr. Anderson asks Miss Li to guide him to the place where he can change money.","topic":"change money"}
{"fname":"train_3766","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay Rebecca, well I think you'Ve given me a clear impression of your positive qualities, but let's talk a little bit about your weaknesses.\n#Person2#: Okay, well it's always more difficult to describe them isn't it?\n#Person1#: Definitely, but if you had to pinpoint one weakness what would it be?\n#Person2#: Well as I mentioned before, I do tend to get frustrated if I don't see progress in my work or career. I suppose I'm quite a restless character. My father always taught me to be a high achiever.\n#Person1#: So would you say if things don't go your way at work it could easily get you down?\n#Person2#: Well, in a way yes. But I must say that even if I'm not completely happy in my work I always give 110 % I would never shirk my responsibilities. I suppose sometimes I expect too much too soon.\n#Person1#: Well, you know journalism is a highly competitive world, so you do need to keep pushing yourself it's true. Okay, well let's move on to talk about the job position here, shall we?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.","summary":"#Person1# asks Rebecca to talk about her weaknesses. Rebecca says she gets frustrated if she doesn't see progress in the work, but she still does her best no matter what. They will move on to talk about the job position.","topic":"weaknesses"}
{"fname":"train_3767","dialogue":"#Person1#: Open your suitcase please.\n#Person2#: Ok, here you are.\n#Person1#: Do you have anything do declare?\n#Person2#: No, I don't.\n#Person1#: Any cigarettes? Baker?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have two cotton of cigarettes one bottle of whisky.\n#Person1#: What is the white powder? Are they drugs?\n#Person2#: No, this is the medicine for the stomach.\n#Person1#: May I open one of those? Let me taste it.\n#Person2#: Yes, Sir, go ahead, here you are.","summary":"#Person1# checks #Person2#'s suitcase. #Person1# will taste a white powder for a check.","topic":"check the suitcase"}
{"fname":"train_3768","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you watch TV last night, Rose?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I saw a science program. It was quite interesting.\n#Person1#: What was it about?\n#Person2#: Mars. Scientists say there might be water on it.\n#Person1#: If so, we may live there someday.\n#Person2#: I hope so. Did you know the US successfully sent two robotic explorers to Mars last month?\n#Person1#: Sure. I heard about this on the TV. On January 3rd, 2004, Explorer Spirit landed near the so-called Guser Crater. And three weeks later, Spirit's twin explorer, Opportunity, landed on Meridian Planum named by scientists.\n#Person2#: Yes. Both have sent back pictures of the planet. And the latter did a better job.","summary":"#Person2# saw a science program about Mars last night. #Person1# heard on the TV that the US successfully sent explorers to Mars.","topic":"watch TV"}
{"fname":"train_3769","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's up, officer?\n#Person2#: Are you aware that you ran through that stop sign?\n#Person1#: There was a stop sign?\n#Person2#: How could you not notice it?\n#Person1#: If there really was a stop sign, I couldn't see it because of the overgrown bushes.\n#Person2#: You know. You're right. The bushes are covering the sign.\n#Person1#: If I saw the stop sign, I would've stopped for it.\n#Person2#: Now that I think about it, I can see how you missed it.\n#Person1#: Am I getting a ticket for this?\n#Person2#: I'll let you off with a warning.\n#Person1#: Thank you, I really do appreciate that.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. I need to have something done about those bushes.","summary":"#Person1# ran through a stop sign because there are bushes covering the sign. #Person2# will let #Person1# off with a warning.","topic":"a stop sign"}
{"fname":"train_3770","dialogue":"#Person1#: Of course! Of course! Here you are. Thank you so much.\n#Person2#: Are you looking for anything else?\n#Person1#: Um, let me see. Hmm. This antique tea set here is gorgeous.\n#Person2#: That was a thirtieth birthday present. You can have it if you want.\n#Person1#: Really? No, no, I couldn't! You're too nice!\n#Person2#: And these old Dutch candle holders would go nicely with the tea set. Have them.\n#Person1#: Gee! I don't know what to say! Thanks so much.","summary":"Gee gives #Person1# a tea set and the old Dutch candle holders as thirtieth birthday presents.","topic":"a tea set"}
{"fname":"train_3771","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes, here's our confirmation slip.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid we have no reservation by this name.\n#Person2#: No reservation? Well, then, do you have any rooms available?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid all the rooms are fully booked.\n#Person2#: You mean we can't stay in this hotel tonight?\n#Person1#: You're right. We have no more rooms available for tonight.\n#Person2#: Then, would you recommend any other nearby hotel?\n#Person1#: OK, I'll call ahead.","summary":"#Person1# cannot find a reservation by #Person2#'s name and all the rooms are fully booked so #Person2# needs to stay somewhere else.","topic":"a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_3772","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hmm. You have three cameras. Are you a photographer?\n#Person2#: No, my company makes cameras. Well, I'm also a photographer, but two of these are for our display.\n#Person1#: I see. And what's in this bag?\n#Person2#: Egg tarts.\n#Person1#: I thought you said you didn't have any food with you today.\n#Person2#: I thought you meant vegetables and meat when you asked me. Things like that. I don't have any vegetables.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mr. Lee. Egg tarts are food too. We will have to confiscate these.\n#Person2#: Confiscate?\n#Person1#: Yes, we will have to dispose of them.\n#Person2#: It's too bad. They are very delicious.\n#Person1#: I know. One out of every three travelers from Taiwan seems to be carrying them. They are being smuggled in by the thousands.\n#Person2#: Oh, well. Not by me.\n#Person1#: No, not today at least. Enjoy your visit to the United States, Mr. Lee.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"Mr. Lee is checked when entering the USA and he has egg tarts in his bag. #Person1# will have to confiscate and dispose them.","topic":"egg tarts"}
{"fname":"train_3773","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I try this dress on?\n#Person2#: Sure. the fitting room is right behind you.\n#Person1#: Well, I like the styte, but I don't think the color fits me. Could you bring me a green one?\n#Person2#: Sure, wait a moment.","summary":"#Person2# serves #Person1# to try the dress on.","topic":"try a dress"}
{"fname":"train_3774","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! Marquette General Hospital. Tia speaking. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi, this is Emily Wang, I want to see a doctor today.\n#Person1#: Your medical card No. , please?\n#Person2#: GRM 789051\n#Person1#: Thanks. Do you have an appointment, Ms. Wang?\n#Person2#: No. But it is urgent, and I need to see a doctor as soon as possible. I am really in bad shape.\n#Person1#: What is the matter?\n#Person2#: I have a high fever and a bad headache.\n#Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?\n#Person2#: Yes, I took my temperature last night. It was 102 degrees. But right now I feel my fevers is up to 103 degrees.\n#Person1#: Anything else bothering you?\n#Person2#: I can not stop coughing, and I can not stop sneezing. I vomited blood last night. Sorry, I am coughing again.\n#Person1#: Well, you can come to a work-in clinic today. You do not need an appointment.\n#Person2#: What time should I come?\n#Person1#: Any time between 8 a. m. to 9 p. m.\n#Person2#: Ok. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You are very welcome. Anything else I can do for you today?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.","summary":"Emily Wang calls Tia because Emily Wang wants to see a doctor. Emily Wang has a high fever and a bad headache. Tia asks Emily Wang to come to a work-in clinic today without an appointment.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_3775","dialogue":"#Person1#: You must know you've been scheduled to have an operation the day after\n#Person2#: Yes. But I don't know the exact time.\n#Person1#: The operation starts at 10 0'clock. But you'll get an injection of anaesthesia about 30 to 45 minutes in advance. If your family comes to see you before the operation, they should come before 8: 30.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. I will tell my wife. Thank you for telling me so much.\n#Person1#: It's nothing. Did your doctor explain to you about what operation you are going to have?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I am going to have my appendix removed.\n#Person1#: OK. Have you signed the consent?\n#Person2#: Yes. Here it is.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# has been scheduled an operation to have #Person2#'s appendix removed. #Person2# will tell his wife.","topic":"an operation"}
{"fname":"train_3776","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, take my picture here, OK?\n#Person2#: Sure. Just a minute. Let me take my camera out.\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: Is it broken?\n#Person2#: I hope not! Oh, I see.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: The batteries are worn down. I need replace them.\n#Person1#: Where can we get batteries?\n#Person2#: All photography shops carry them.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's take a walk and look for a shop that does.","summary":"#Person2# finds the camera's batteries are worn down. #Person1# and #Person2# will look for a photography shop.","topic":"take a picture"}
{"fname":"train_3777","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need help figuring out how to use this phone.\n#Person2#: Sure. First you pick up the receiver and hit one of the first 3 buttons. Do you hear a tone?\n#Person1#: Yes, I hear the tone.\n#Person2#: OK. Now you dial 9 on the keypad. Do you hear the tone change?\n#Person1#: Yes, it changed.\n#Person2#: Well, when you hear it change, that means you have an outside line. Where are you trying to call?\n#Person1#: I am trying to call home.\n#Person2#: OK. Well, to dial to the outside you just now dial the number. For a call inside the company just hit the extension number. Do you know the extensions?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have a list of extensions.\n#Person2#: Well, if you ever need help with an extension, you can dial O.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# how to use the phone. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person1# can dial 0 if #Person1# needs help with an extension.","topic":"use the phone"}
{"fname":"train_3778","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, BCD Company, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, may I speak to Mrs. Smith?\n#Person1#: This is Mrs. Smith, may I have your name?\n#Person2#: This is Sun, and I interviewed with you yesterday.\n#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Sun.\n#Person2#: I am calling to thank you for giving me the interview for the Sales Manager position yesterday.\n#Person1#: You are welcome, Mr. Sun.\n#Person2#: I really enjoyed meeting with you.\n#Person1#: You certainly made a good impression on me, as well.\n#Person2#: I am very interested in this position.\n#Person1#: We'll be making the decision by the end of this week and we'll contact you as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: Well, thank you for your time and consideration again.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"Mr. Sun calls Mrs. Smith to say thanks for giving him an interview for the Sales Manager position. Mrs. Smith tells Mr. Sun they'll make the decision by the end of the week.","topic":"a call"}
{"fname":"train_3779","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I also take the MET to get there?\n#Person2#: Yeah sure, it's much quicker. Do you know how?\n#Person1#: No, can I trouble you to lend me a hand?\n#Person2#: Ok, not a problem. Let's go to the station.\n#Person1#: You have to buy a ticket first. You want to go to Shi Da, right?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Ok, then you need to go to Tai Power Building Station.\n#Person2#: Where is that?\n#Person1#: Look at the map to see where you are. Then look at where you want to go. The number is how much money you have to pay.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's simple enough.\n#Person1#: Then, when you have your ticket, you go wait on the platform.\n#Person2#: Anything else I should know?\n#Person1#: Just remember to hold on to your ticket. You need it to get out of the station when you get there.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# how to take the MET. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# should buy a ticket first, look at the map to see the location, and hold the ticket to wait on the platform.","topic":"take the MET"}
{"fname":"train_3780","dialogue":"#Person1#: To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company?\n#Person2#: First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record. Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business.\n#Person1#: Now you are with Quandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?\n#Person2#: I'm in charge of marketing activities in South-East Asia, for example, organizing trade conferences and arranging exhibitions.\n#Person1#: Do you have any questions about the job?\n#Person2#: Yes. Are the chances for employees to be transferred to overseas branches of the company?\n#Person1#: Certainly. This is an international company, and ther're good chances for you to work overseas.\n#Person2#: That would be good.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# is interested in working for the company because of interests in the foreign trade business and the chance to work overseas, and answers #Person2# 's current work.","topic":"a company"}
{"fname":"train_3781","dialogue":"#Person1#: Gosh! The water faucet is dripping badly again.\n#Person2#: You are going to have a huge bill.\n#Person1#: I know. I'Ve got to get it fixed ASAP.\n#Person2#: Don't you wanna get it fixed now?\n#Person1#: I wish I could, but I'Ve got to go now. I have an appointment in 20 minutes.\n#Person2#: Well, if you need anything, just let me know.\n#Person1#: Oh, by the way, could you give me a ride? My car is still in the garage.\n#Person2#: You sure have bad luck these days.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the water faucet is dripping badly. #Person1# wants #Person2# to give a ride #Person1#'s car is in the garage.","topic":"a water faucet"}
{"fname":"train_3782","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry. I'm late.\n#Person2#: I've only been waiting for over an hour, that's all.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know, I... I tried to get here in time, but just after I left home, the car broke down.\n#Person2#: The car broke down?\n#Person1#: Yes, and.., well.., luckily.., there was a garage near me, and.., and it took them a while to repair it.\n#Person2#: Why didn't you at least phone?\n#Person1#: I would have! But I didn't know the number of the restaurant.\n#Person2#: You could have looked it up in the telephone book!\n#Person1#: Yes, but... You'll never believe this... I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant. I knew where it was, but forgot the name.\n#Person2#: I see, well, it was lucky you find a garage to repair your car.","summary":"#Person1# is late because #Person1#'s car broke down after #Person1# left home. #Person1# didn't call #Person2# because #Person1# forgot the name of the restaurant.","topic":"be late"}
{"fname":"train_3783","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bye for now.\n#Person2#: Bye. But where are you going?\n#Person1#: The bank, the supermarket and...\n#Person2#: Will you buy an exercise book for me?\n#Person1#: I guess so. But I'll go to the post office first before I go to the supermarket.\n#Person2#: Can you also buy me a pen? The one you gave me last week doesn't work now.\n#Person1#: How come?\n#Person2#: It fell off the desk and was broken.\n#Person1#: Can you be more careful with your things?\n#Person2#: Ok. Oh. Can you wait a second?\n#Person1#: What for?\n#Person2#: You are going to the post office, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, so what?\n#Person2#: Here's a letter for Sam. Can you post it?","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to buy an exercise book and a pen, and to post a letter for Sam.","topic":"buy something"}
{"fname":"train_3784","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, can anyone summarize the main idea of the passage? Yes, Jessie, please?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: You look pale, Jessie. Are you all right?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not feeling well. Mr. Brown.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: I guess I ate something bad at lunch.\n#Person1#: And you have a stomachache now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person1#: Can you walk to the school clinic? Or shall I send for the doctor?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. It doesn't matter too much. I will go to the doctor after class.\n#Person1#: Ok. I'll finish the class in a minute. Then I'll send you to the clinic.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much. Mr. Brown.\n#Person1#: Don't mention it.","summary":"Jessie isn't feeling well because she may ate something bad. Mr. Brown will finish the class in minutes and send her to the clinic.","topic":"have a stomachache"}
{"fname":"train_3785","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you? You look angry.\n#Person2#: I had words with Jack just now.\n#Person1#: Come to the point. Why did you argue?\n#Person2#: When I asked him to clean up the bedroom, he didn't listen and left his dirty clothes everywhere.\n#Person1#: So you lost your temper?\n#Person2#: Yes. How could I bear it?\n#Person1#: I hope you'll patch up soon. You should respect each other.\n#Person2#: If he doesn't apologize to me, I won't forgive him.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is angry because #Person2# had words with Jack, and #Person2# won't forgive him if he doesn't apologize.","topic":"look angry"}
{"fname":"train_3786","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was wanting to stay somewhere for a few days.\n#Person1#: Well, there are some good hotels. Carlton House is near the main square in the city center, but you might also be interested in the Royal Hotel-that's out in the countryside, about ten kilometers away, very peaceful. Then there's the Rainbow Hotel-it is not in the center, but it's out on the airport road.\n#Person2#: Mmm, that might be a bit far out actually. Now the one you mentioned, in the city center. Can you tell me a bit about it?\n#Person1#: Well, it used to be a large private house. It's a five-star hotel.\n#Person2#: Does it have a swimming pool?\n#Person1#: No. The Royal Hotel has an outdoor pool, but the only hotel with an indoor pool is the Rainbow Hotel.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, I think I'll probably go for the city center hotel.","summary":"#Person1# recommends several hotels for #Person2#. #Person2# finally chooses the city center hotel which is a five-star hotel.","topic":"hotels"}
{"fname":"train_3787","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going on holiday with your sister again this year?\n#Person2#: Yes, she comes home from Canada tomorrow, and then we're going away next week.\n#Person1#: Where are you going?\n#Person2#: I've booked a hotel in Turkey. My sister wants to go to Italy again, so I hope she doesn't mind.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# and #Person2#'s sister will go on a holiday in Turkey.","topic":"go on holiday"}
{"fname":"train_3788","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you noticed a lot of differences between your country and ours?\n#Person2#: Well, that's a difficult question, but I can think of a few. People here dress quite differently, because the weather is warmer here. We wear winter clothes half the year-thick trousers and warm sweaters. Here, people dress more fashionably. Everyone looks very well dressed.\n#Person1#: Is clothing expensive in your country?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's more expensive than here.\n#Person1#: Do you find it easy to talk to people here? Can you make friends easily?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. It's easy to meet people here, even if we speak different languages. People are the same everywhere. They worry about the same things. They worry about the cost of living and about the future of their children.\n#Person1#: Yes, you are dead right.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between #Person1#'s country and #Person2#'s, including dressing and prices of clothing. But #Person2# thinks making friends here is easy because people's worries are the same all over the world.","topic":"differences between countries"}
{"fname":"train_3789","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take you order now? \n#Person2#: Yes, I think we're ready to order. Elizabeth, what would you like to have? \n#Person3#: I haven't made up my mind yet. You order first, Donald. \n#Person2#: All right. I'll start with chicken soup. Then I want a steak, medium rare. I'll have a baked potato, green beans and an egg salad. I'll order dessert later. \n#Person1#: Yes, sir. And you, Miss? What would you like to have? \n#Person3#: I can't decide. I don't see anything I really like. \n#Person1#: There are over thirty dishes to select from, Miss. \n#Person2#: There ought to be something you like, Elizabeth. \n#Person3#: Well, I guess so. But I only see food that I don't like. I don't care for chicken and I can't stand fish. I'll have a baked potato, green beans and an egg salad. I'll order dessert later. \n#Person1#: No, Miss. I'm afraid not. How about some other seafood? \n#Person3#: Oysters are the only seafood I like. I dislike the rest. \n#Person2#: I wish I could think of something for you. \n#Person1#: May I suggest cream of tomato soup, steak with mushroom gravy, asparagus, and buttered cauliflower. For dessert-strawberry pie with icecream? ","summary":"#Person1# helps Donald and Elizabeth order food. Elizabeth doesn't know what to eat after Donald orders because Elizabeth doesn't like chicken and fish. #Person1# recommends some dishes to Elizabeth.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_3790","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading? \n#Person2#: Gee! You scared me! \n#Person1#: Aha, Fitness Consultant. Very good, Don't you know about the rules in this office? \n#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. No magazines during the office hours. I'm sorry. \n#Person1#: Well, don't do this again next time. What is it about, anyway? \n#Person2#: It is about sports for white-collar workers, people like you and me. \n#Person1#: What kind of sports? \n#Person2#: Aerobic sports, for example, jogging, yoga, skating... \n#Person1#: Interesting. What were you reading just now? \n#Person2#: Stretching exercise after sitting a long time. \n#Person1#: Really? That sounds interesting! \n#Person2#: Can I have my magazine back now? \n#Person1#: No. It's confiscated for now. And I will return it to you after I finish reading it. ","summary":"#Person2# is reading a sports magazine for white-collar workers. #Person1# thinks the stretching exercise is interesting, so #Person1# confiscates the magazine.","topic":"read a magazine"}
{"fname":"train_3791","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Andy. I am going to Isabel's. Are you coming? \n#Person2#: No. The things are too expensive there for me. I can't afford it. \n#Person1#: That is no problem at all. Isabel's is having a clearance sale, and today is the last day. You don't want to miss such a good chance, do you? \n#Person2#: Really? That's wonderful. Can you wait a second? I need to change. \n#Person1#: All right, but hurry up. It takes you hours to change. \n#Person2#: I will. Do you think we can get something really nice and cheap? I mean this is the last day. \n#Person1#: I think so. They don't sell shoddy cloth for one thing. \n#Person2#: Should we ask Cindy to come along? She saw the evening gown made of silk last month that she wanted to buy very much. She didn't buy it of course. It would cost her three months' salary. \n#Person1#: She already bought that evening gown. \n#Person2#: When? \n#Person1#: Yesterday. She wore that gown last night, and showed it off to everybody at Mr. Mile's party. \n#Person2#: Oh? Isn't that like her. \n#Person1#: Hurry up, will you? We'll have to go to the gas station first. \n#Person2#: All right, all right. I am ready to go. Let's go! ","summary":"#Person1# invites Andy to go to Isabel's since Isabel's is having a clearance sale. Andy is willing to go but he needs to change first. #Person1# tells Andy Cindy has already bought an evening gown. #Person1# asks Andy to hurry up.","topic":"go to Isabel's"}
{"fname":"train_3792","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are married to a foreigner, huh? So what's it like? \n#Person2#: Well, the first year of our marriage, we had great difficulty getting along. The things that are important to me are not important to him. We had a lot of conflicts. \n#Person1#: Yeah, I know what you mean. The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples, not to mention two people from different cultures. \n#Person2#: And now we have a two-year-old boy. We're very happy that he's healthy and smart. \n#Person1#: Oh, so he's half Chinese and half American. That's unusual. What languages does he speak, then? \n#Person2#: Right now he speaks mostly Chinese, and he can say a few English words. But he will learn. \n#Person1#: What does he look like? Can people tell? \n#Person2#: Yes, people surely can. He's whiter than the Chinese kids, and his hair is a little blonde. My husband says his eyes are very Chinese though. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# marrying a foreigner can be hard because of conflicts by cultural differences. #Person2# also tells #Person1# their son is half Chinese and half American and how he looks.","topic":"a marriage"}
{"fname":"train_3793","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are the galaxies in the universe moving through space? \n#Person2#: No, the galaxies sit more or less passively in the space around them. But not too much. As the space between galaxies expands, it carries the galaxies further apart - like raisns in an expanding dough. \n#Person1#: But I heard that our Milky way galaxy may one day collide with a neighboring galaxy. If galaxies are moving apart from each other, how can they collide? \n#Person2#: Well, the universe is a chaotic place, and the gravity from one galaxy, or from a group of galaxies, may disturb the motion of its near neighbors, causing them to collide. However, on average, when you compare two large enough chunks of space, the galaxies in one are moving away from the galaxies in the other. \n#Person1#: Wow, you're really informative. Thanks a lot. \n#Person2#: You're welcome. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the galaxies sit more or less passively in the space and galaxies may collide because the gravity may disturb the motion of a galaxy's neighbor.","topic":"galaxies"}
{"fname":"train_3794","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of music do you like?\n#Person2#: Oh any music with a fast beat, lively music, you know like dance music. You prefer classical music don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or Bach in the evening after a hard day of work.\n#Person2#: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music.\n#Person1#: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain.\n#Person2#: Really? perhaps I should listen to classical music more often. I heard that listening to classical music can help reduce stress.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework.\n#Person2#: I've got a few classical music CDs. I should follow your lead and increase my brain power.\n#Person1#: You can find plenty of classical recordings on line 2.","summary":"#Person2# likes music with a fast beat while #Person1# often listens to Mozart or Bach. #Person1# tells #Person2# classical music is good for the brain, so #Person2# decides to listen to it more often.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_3795","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: I have a laceration on my left forearm.\n#Person1#: Let me have a look. How did this happen?\n#Person2#: I got hit by a car in an accident.\n#Person1#: Was there much bleeding afterward?\n#Person2#: No, not much.\n#Person1#: Well, this doesn't look too serious. Nurse, could you please get me a suture set?\n#Person2#: Will I need stitches?\n#Person1#: Yes. Three, I think. It wont ' be too painful. Alright, we're done. That wasn't so bad, was it?\n#Person2#: No, not really.\n#Person1#: You're lucky there was no lasting damage. I'll set up an appointment for you to come back in five days. We'll take those stitches out then. So long.\n#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. Bye.","summary":"#Person2# got hit by a car and got a laceration on the left forearm. #Person1# checks the wound and sutures it.","topic":"get a laceration"}
{"fname":"train_3796","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you use an ATM card, Billy?\n#Person2#: It ' s easy grandpa. Insert you card into the machine here. Then wait a moment. Ok. Now you enter your PIN. It should have four numbers.\n#Person1#: Oh yes. I ' Ve got it written down here. Just a minute.\n#Person2#: You really shouldn ' t write it down. You should memorise it. You can change it to a more convenient number if you like.\n#Person1#: Ok, I ' Ve entered my PIN. There are several options on the screen. I guess I just choose which service I want, don ' t I?\n#Person2#: Yes. Choose the service you need to use. If you choose to withdraw money, the machine will ask you how much you want.\n#Person1#: I can just enter the amount using the key, right?\n#Person2#: That ' s right. Give the machine a moment to process you request. Then take your money.\n#Person1#: These machines aren ' t very difficult to use. In fact, I quite like them. They are much faster than dealing with a band clerk.","summary":"Billy tells his grandpa how to use an ATM and an ATM card. Billy's grandpa feels the machines are not difficult to use.","topic":"use ATM"}
{"fname":"train_3797","dialogue":"#Person1#: The environment varies greatly because of difference in language, customs and traditions.\n#Person2#: Yes. This gap can be filled by export market research before exporting.\n#Person1#: But the importance of the export research is often neglected by the managers.\n#Person2#: That's right. They do not appreciate its value and consider it to be a luxury.\n#Person1#: Therefore, when enterprises are spending a lot of money in trying to penetrate a new market, they should research whether their products can be sold at high enough a price and in a satisfactory amount.\n#Person2#: Exactly!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the importance of export market research.","topic":"the export research"}
{"fname":"train_3798","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Would you please show me that mural?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Here you are.\n#Person2#: It looks so beautiful. How much is it?\n#Person1#: Four hundred yuan.\n#Person2#: That's a bit more than I wanted to pay. Can you cut the price down a bit?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. Ours is a fixed price shop and I can assure you this is the best price you can get for a mural like this.\n#Person2#: Maybe you are right. OK, I'll take it.\n#Person1#: Well, I'll have it wrapped for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Here is four hundred yuan.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Please come again.","summary":"#Person2# is attracted by a mural but #Person1# refuses to bargain over the price. #Person2# takes it at the original price.","topic":"buy a mural"}
{"fname":"train_3799","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's your turn now, Helen.\n#Person2#: OK. I'm coming.\n#Person1#: This is your song. I picked it for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you. You are so considerate.\n#Person1#: Push the red button on the mike to turn it on.\n#Person2#: OK. This key is too high for me.\n#Person1#: I think it's a piece of cake for you.\n#Person2#: OK. Let me have a try...\n#Person1#: Well done! I hope I can sing as well as you one day.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'm sure you will.\n#Person1#: I hope so. Thank you for saying so.","summary":"#Person1# picks a song for Helen. Helen sings it well. #Person1# compliments her.","topic":"sing a song"}
{"fname":"train_3800","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think I going to need some iced water too. Is there an extra charge for that?\n#Person2#: Yes, we charge 50 cents for water.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Could you give me some more napkins, too?\n#Person2#: Sure. Do you need anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes, I would also like some sweet and sour sauce and pepper.\n#Person2#: I'll put all that into the bag for you.\n#Person1#: Do I owe you anything for the sauce, pepper and napkins?\n#Person2#: No, there is no charge for those.","summary":"#Person1# wants some iced water, napkins, sauce, and pepper. #Person2# charges 50 cents for water but offers others for free.","topic":"an extra order"}
{"fname":"train_3801","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Ann. Wake up. It's time to get out of bed.\n#Person2#: Oh, Dad. Do I have to get up right now?\n#Person1#: Yes, or you'll be late.\n#Person2#: Why didn't my alarm go off today?\n#Person1#: It went off 30 minutes ago.\n#Person2#: I must have slept right through it.\n#Person1#: Rise and shine.\n#Person2#: OK. I know.","summary":"Ann's dad wakes her up. Ann finds she slept through her alarm.","topic":"get up"}
{"fname":"train_3802","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall we go to cinema this evening? The new blockbuster starring mel gibson is showing. It's supposed to be really good.\n#Person2#: What kind of movie is it? I don't like many of his movies, actually.\n#Person1#: It's a thriller. It has Julia Roberts playing the female lead.\n#Person2#: I like thrillers and I like Julia Roberts, so it might be interesting. I read a review today and the critic didn't seem to be very impressed.\n#Person1#: What did the critic say?\n#Person2#: He didn't say it was bad, but he said that it wasn't as good as it could have been, particularly as there were some good actors and actresses in it.\n#Person1#: The movie starts at eight o'clock, so we have plenty of time to eat and get ready.\n#Person2#: Good. Dinner is nearly ready and I'd like to watch the news before we go. The Oscars were last night and I want to see the results.\n#Person1#: I won't spoil your enjoyment by telling you who won. There were a few surprises.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to watch a movie tonight. They talk about the cast and the movie's review. They decide to have dinner and watch the news before going to watch it.","topic":"watch a movie"}
{"fname":"train_3803","dialogue":"#Person1#: That looks like an interesting book.\n#Person2#: It is. It's got pictures of interesting building from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were build, their purpose, and so on.\n#Person1#: There are the pyramids. It's easy to see how they got that name! they don't have smooth sides though.\n#Person2#: They don't now, but most of them did originally. There's picture of the pentagon in the united states. It's very distinctive with its five sides.\n#Person1#: Look at that cylindrical office building. I'Ve never been seen one that shape before.\n#Person2#: Yes. Usually only TV towers are cylindrical in shape.\n#Person1#: TV towers are usually thicker at the bottom than at the top. They're not perfectly cylindrical.\n#Person2#: This is the world's largest sports stadium. It's a massive oval.\n#Person1#: What sports do they play there?\n#Person2#: It says here that it's m mainly used for big football matches and athletics meetings.\n#Person1#: Is that building a perfect cube?\n#Person2#: According to the book, it is. I'Ve never seen a building that is a perfect cube. Look at the building. From the air, it looks like a square with a semi-circle attached to each of its four sides. What\n#Person1#: Is says here that it's a war memorial. Now, there's a distinctive structure-the stomium in Brussels. See? It consists of several connected by cylinders. I believe you can go up and down inside it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a book that introduces interesting buildings from all over the world, including pyramids, the pentagon, the cylindrical office building, the world's largest sports stadium, etc.","topic":"buildings"}
{"fname":"train_3804","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ms. Green, are the schools more or less similar everywhere throughout the United States, or do they differ in various sections?\n#Person2#: The system of public schools is fairly uniform everywhere throughout the United States.\n#Person1#: Do most students in the United States attend private schools or public schools?\n#Person2#: Most public schools in the United States are very good, and the majority of students attend the public schools.\n#Person1#: Which students go to private schools, then?\n#Person2#: Children needing special instruction. Children whose parents can afford to send them to private schools, and children whose parents want them to receive a religious education.\n#Person1#: But are the public schools good everywhere?\n#Person2#: No, public schools can be very different. Even in the same city.\n#Person1#: Dose it cost anything to attend the public schools? Are there any restrictions as to who may and may not attend?\n#Person2#: The public schools in the United States are free to everyone and there is no cost to the student. In most states, even the textbooks are free. There are no restrictions as to color, race, or religion. Any student wishing to attend the public schools may do so.","summary":"Ms. Green tells #Person1#, in the US, most students attend public schools and specific types of students go to private schools. The public schools are free to everyone and have no restrictions but can be very different.","topic":"schools in USA"}
{"fname":"train_3805","dialogue":"#Person1#: When will the ceremony begin?\n#Person2#: The ceremony will begin at 9 0'clock. After the ceremony, there's a reception. By the way, do you know why they have chosen September 9th for their wedding ceremony?\n#Person1#: No idea.\n#Person2#: As in English, Chinese also has some lucky numbers. The number 9 stands for perpetuity in Chinese.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why the wedding is at 9 o'clock on Sept. 9th.","topic":"the wedding ceremony"}
{"fname":"train_3806","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your tree looks beautiful. Do you decorate it this way every year?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's a family tradition dating back to my childhood. We use the same lights and ornaments, but of course we have a new tree each year. The children made some of these decorations. Here, you can hang this on one of those high branches.\n#Person1#: Well, everything seems to be just about ready. Now all we need is snow. Do you exchange the presents in the morning?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. The kids are too excited to wait. After we clean up the mess all the empty boxes and the wrapping paper we have a big breakfast. Then the kids have the whole day to play with their new toys.\n#Person1#: And we'll have a great turkey dinner at around four o'clock. My brother and his family will be joining us. I look forward to meeting them. Well, it's late, so I'll say good night. I'll see you early tomorrow, so I can share your Christmas morning. Good night!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s family tradition and #Person2#'s plans for Christmas. #Person1# will see #Person2# early tomorrow.","topic":"Christmas's plan"}
{"fname":"train_3807","dialogue":"#Person1#: how do you usually spend your day, now that you'Ve retired?\n#Person2#: well, I nearly always get up at dawn. I don't like sleeping in late. The days are longer in summer that in winter, so I get up in summer. I usually do some exercise when I get up.\n#Person1#: what do you have for breakfast?\n#Person2#: I usually have cereal, but sometimes I cook a traditional English breakfast.\n#Person1#: that sounds nice. How do you spend your mornings?\n#Person2#: I usually do housework in mornings. I go shopping occasionally. I like to do all my shopping in one bag trip to the supermarket. I always drive to the big supermarket in the city center. It takes about\n#Person1#: how do you spend your afternoons?\n#Person2#: I usually meet some friends and we play sports together or I might spend some time alone on my hobbies. I spend winter evening watching tv, but I spend summer evening at cultural events if I have time","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s lifestyle after #Person2#'s retirement, including how #Person2# spends #Person2#'s mornings and afternoons.","topic":"spend the day"}
{"fname":"train_3808","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think discrimination against women in the work force is still prevalent even today?\n#Person2#: From my own experience as a career woman, I would have to say that while things are getting better now than they used to be, it is still a widespread problem. Society is changing, but there is still a glass ceiling for women in many career tracks.\n#Person1#: do you think the glass ceiling phenomena is because of traditional social customs? Or are there more issues coming into play?\n#Person2#: I think it's a very complicated issue. A part of the difficulties women have advancing in the work force are due to few opportunities and many male managers. Don't underestimate the good ole'boy system. Men have power, so it's easier for them to stay in power.\n#Person1#: What about affirmative action? Hasn't legislation changed a lot of the make hierarchy?\n#Person2#: Affirmative action has given us management quotas and bans sexual discrimination, but it's still a man's world.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# discrimination against women in the workforce is still a prevalent problem and talks about the difficulties women meet due to few opportunities and many male managers.","topic":"women in work"}
{"fname":"train_3809","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you coming to the bridal shower for Jane?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. When is the wedding?\n#Person1#: Aug 8.\n#Person2#: August bride. How nice! By the way, who is going to be the matron of honor?\n#Person1#: Mrs. White.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah? I wonder who is going to give Jane away at the wedding. You know her father passed away several years ago.\n#Person1#: Maybe her uncle will.\n#Person2#: I think so. The wedding will be held at her church, right?\n#Person1#: Right. Red Rochester will officiate at the wedding.\n#Person2#: Do you know where they will go on their honeymoon?\n#Person1#: Yes, Jane says they will go to China.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Jane's wedding on Aug 8th.","topic":"Jane's wedding"}
{"fname":"train_3810","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, do you have a second?\n#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What's on your mind?\n#Person1#: We need to talk.\n#Person2#: Okay. . .\n#Person1#: I'Ve been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people.\n#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we'Ve had our ups and downs, and we have the occasional disagreement, but we're happy together, aren't we?\n#Person1#: That's just it, I'm not happy anymore, Tim. It's not you, it's me. I know that I can be hard to deal with, and you are a great guy! You are the type of guythat any woman would kill for!\n#Person2#: So, what are you saying? You're breaking up with me because I'm perfect?\n#Person1#: Tim, you are too good for me. You deserve someone who can make you smile and make you happy the way that you made me happy. Oh, I could say that I'll be all you need, but that would be a lie. I know I'd only hurt you, I know I'd only make you cry.\n#Person2#: Baby, come on. Don't do this to me! Whatever it is, we can work it out. Just give me another chance! I know that we can get through this, but we gotta stick together! Don't leave me.\n#Person1#: I can't, Tim. I hope someday you can find some way to understand I'm only doing this for you. I don't really wanna go but, deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do.\n#Person2#: Laura. . .\n#Person1#: Here are your keys. I'll send my sister to pick up the rest of my things next week. I'm sorry, Tim. I wish you all the best, and I hope that one day we can meet again. I'll always love you. Goodbye.","summary":"Laura wants to break up with Tim because she thinks she doesn't deserve him. Tim tries to change her mind and wishes her to give him another chance so they can get through this but fails.","topic":"break up"}
{"fname":"train_3811","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. I've come to see Miss Morrison\n#Person2#: Oh! Good evening. I'm sorry, but she is not in. She's gone out to the theatre\n#Person1#: Oh! I've just come back from Canada and I've brought a parcel from her parents\n#Person2#: Please come in\n#Person1#: But you're busy, aren't you?\n#Person2#: I was preparing my supper but I've finished now.\n#Person1#: I can leave the parcel with you, can't I?\n#Person2#: Oh! yes","summary":"#Person1# comes to see Miss Morrison but she is not in. #Person1# leaves a parcel.","topic":"to see someone"}
{"fname":"train_3812","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, pleases come with us.\n#Person2#: I cannot dance, you know. I have't such a talent.\n#Person1#: Just for fun, not for showing. What do you worry about?\n#Person2#: Nothing. I have told you before that I won't go to the party and that's flat.\n#Person1#: But. . . OK.","summary":"Jane refuses #Person1#'s invitation to dance because she won't go to the party.","topic":"refuse the invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3813","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I need broadband for my computer.\n#Person2#: No problem. Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and you're good to go.\n#Person1#: That's a problem. My laptop has no Ethernet port, it's wireless only.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Well, we have some alternatives, if you're interested.\n#Person1#: Go ahead. I'm all ears.\n#Person2#: We have a computer lab on the first floor.\n#Person1#: That's great! How much is it?\n#Person2#: It's absolutely free to guests. Except for printing, of course.\n#Person1#: Okay. What about the other alternatives?\n#Person2#: You could use your wireless right here in our lobby.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's the ticket! And if I need to print something there?\n#Person2#: Well, we don't have a printer in the lobby yet. You'll have to use the lab.","summary":"#Person1# needs broadband for #Person1#'s computer but the computer is wireless only. #Person2# gives some alternatives: going to the computer lab on the first floor or using wireless in the lobby.","topic":"broadband installation"}
{"fname":"train_3814","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got any specific proposal about the terms of payment?\n#Person2#: I wonder if we can make payment for this order by documentary collection.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to say the only term of payment we can accept is 100 % irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents.\n#Person2#: But our order this time is very large. To open an L \/ C for such a large amount at a bank is costly. Can you be a bit more flexible and bend the rule a little?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. We insist on a letter of credit, because as seller, we also have the problem of funds being tied up.\n#Person2#: To be frank, a letter of credit would increase the cost of my import. When I open a letter of credit with a bank, I have to pay a deposit. That will tie up my money and add to my cost.\n#Person1#: Consult your bank and see if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum.","summary":"#Person2# wants to make payment for the order by documentary collection to decrease the cost of the import but #Person1# refuses and suggests consulting #Person2#'s bank and seeing if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum.","topic":"negociation"}
{"fname":"train_3815","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, madam?\n#Person2#: Yes, can I see a few T-shirts, Please?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Here you are. They're the very latest fashion.\n#Person2#: I'm not very particular about the design. But I want something of good quality.\n#Person1#: They're of good cotton and the color never fades.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy some T-shirts of good quality.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3816","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does tea-serving follow any special etiquette in China? Each time I dropped in at my Chinese friends'homes, their parents would offer me a cup of hot, strong tea, though they never inquired of me about whether I want it.\n#Person2#: You've got a point there. It is a custom and good manners to serve tea to a guest who comes to pay a visit. There is no need to ask if he needs it or not, or if he wants something else. It might be an insult to the guest if he is left sitting there without being served tea.\n#Person1#: So the guest is presumed to be thirsty and in need of some drink after the trip. In that case, I guess, in return, the guest doesn't have to drink it if he wouldn't like it.\n#Person2#: It wouldn't be considered rude behavior if he doesn't even take a single drop. But he'd better receive the teacup with both hands and bow his thanks when the cup is brought before his face. When the host pours hot water into his cup, he may also choose to tap his index finger on the table, meaning ' Thanks '. No matter if he likes it or not, it is impolite if he doesn't even lay a finger on the cup.\n#Person1#: So next time, I'd better take a few sips, to'save face'at least, right?\n#Person2#: Sure. The guest is welcomed by being served tea. But if after chatting for a while, the host asks servants or family members to serve a new cup of tea, or add some hot water, he is giving another signal.\n#Person1#: What does that imply, then?\n#Person2#: More often than not, the understatement is'I'm afraid it's time you leave'.","summary":"#Person1# finds that the Chinese always serve tea to their guests. #Person2# tells #Person1# it is a custom and good manners. The guests should better receive the teacup with both hands and bow his thanks. But if after chatting for a while, the host serves a new cup of tea, the understatement is 'I'm afraid it's time you leave'.","topic":"serving tea"}
{"fname":"train_3817","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to start a tradition of family vacations with our family right now before we have kids.\n#Person2#: You want to make sure it's good solid habit before anything else takes its place, like work?\n#Person1#: Yes, so this year we are going to take our first family vacation, just you and I.\n#Person2#: And where are we going to go?\n#Person1#: I don't know yet.\n#Person2#: Are we going all out or just starting with a mini family vacation?\n#Person1#: I want to go all out if we can afford it.\n#Person2#: Well, I was looking in this magazine the other day and cruises are not very expensive at all. Take a look at this!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to start a tradition of family vacations before they have kids. #Person2# suggests cruising.","topic":"the vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_3818","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've got a complaint about the noise next door.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's most irritating.\n#Person1#: Some people aren't very considerate.\n#Person2#: We're going to do something about it.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person2#: We can't put up with it any more.\n#Person1#: We'll play the CD loud, is that all right?\n#Person2#: I don't think so.\n#Person1#: What should we do?\n#Person2#: Why don't we call them?\n#Person1#: Good idea.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the people next door are noisy so they decide to call them.","topic":"the noisy people"}
{"fname":"train_3819","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I see some men's watches?\n#Person2#: Of course. How about this one?\n#Person1#: What functions does this watch have?\n#Person2#: It's a luminous watch with a time-reminder function.\n#Person1#: Is it waterproof?\n#Person2#: Yes, and it comes with a worldwide guarantee.\n#Person1#: I'll take it. Please set the watch for me.","summary":"#Person2# recommends a luminous watch with a time-reminder function. #Person1#'ll take it.","topic":"buy a watch"}
{"fname":"train_3820","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear who won the election?\n#Person2#: No, who was it?\n#Person1#: McCain is our new President.\n#Person2#: You're a liar!\n#Person1#: I'm not happy about it, either.\n#Person2#: Who voted for him?\n#Person1#: I guess the people wanted him as our new leader.\n#Person2#: That's the dumbest thing that I'Ve ever heard.\n#Person1#: I have to tell you something else that you probably won't like.\n#Person2#: What could be worse than what you just told me?\n#Person1#: I wasn't serious, because Obama got elected.\n#Person2#: That's fantastic! You really got me there.","summary":"#Person1# fools #Person2# that McCain got elected. #Person2# feels upset. Then #Person1# tells the truth and #Person2# thinks that's fantastic!","topic":"who's elected"}
{"fname":"train_3821","dialogue":"#Person1#: See how many people are here!\n#Person2#: Yeah! Do all these people work in the company? Everyone and their dog is here!\n#Person1#: Other than the employees, our boss Jack invited some friends of the company.\n#Person2#: Can we just sit wherever we want?\n#Person1#: Of course not! We have to sit at our assigned seats. I think our table is over there in the back.\n#Person2#: Hmm. We don't exactly have the best seats in the house, do we?\n#Person1#: Look who you get to sit next to--Tim from purchasing!\n#Person2#: Www! That weirdo? ! He really gives me the creeps!\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm also sitting next to you.\n#Person2#: I just hope he doesn't start bragging again!\n#Person1#: I can't wait until we get our year-end bonus!\n#Person2#: Me, either! Who decides how much money we get?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# find there are so many people in their company. They have to sit at their assigned seats. They can't wait until they get their year-end bonus.","topic":"getting bonus"}
{"fname":"train_3822","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to have a suit made to measure.\n#Person1#: No problem. How would you like your suit?\n#Person2#: One Made in 100 % black Barathea wool, with 5 Celtic buttons.\n#Person1#: That's fine. You can get it 6 days later.","summary":"#Person2# wants a suit made in 100 % black Barathea wool, with 5 Celtic buttons.","topic":"order a suit"}
{"fname":"train_3823","dialogue":"#Person1#: The total for all these items comes to $ 36. 78.\n#Person2#: Take my VISA.\n#Person1#: There is something wrong with your card.\n#Person2#: What's going on?\n#Person1#: Your card was declined.\n#Person2#: That can't be right!\n#Person1#: Would you like me to try another card?\n#Person2#: I don't have another one.\n#Person1#: What about cash?\n#Person2#: I didn't bring cash with me today.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but you can't take the items until you can buy them.\n#Person2#: I'll come back for them tomorrow.","summary":"#Person2# pays by VISA but the card was declined. #Person2#'ll come back tomorrow.","topic":"card being declined"}
{"fname":"train_3824","dialogue":"#Person1#: We'd like some information, please. We want to go to England.\n#Person2#: OK. What do you want to know?\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, we want to know the air fare to London.\n#Person2#: When do you want to go?\n#Person1#: We don't really know, maybe July.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, in May and June the fare is 480 dollars, but it's less in March and April. It's only 460 dollars.\n#Person1#: And what about July?\n#Person2#: It's more in July.\n#Person1#: More? How much is it then?\n#Person2#: It's 525 dollars.\n#Person1#: Oh... I'll think it over before I make the final decision.","summary":"#Person1# wants to know the airfare to London. #Person2# tells #Person1# the fares in different months.","topic":"the air fare"}
{"fname":"train_3825","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder whether it would be possible to change this double room to two single rooms.\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. All the single rooms are occupied. But if you like, I can check with Imperial Hotel to see if they have any.","summary":"#Person1# wants to change a double room to two single rooms, but there's no single room available.","topic":"change a room"}
{"fname":"train_3826","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am not sure what to do during the holidays, any suggestions? \n#Person2#: Well, going to a cinema, visiting the galleries, exhibitions and museums, finding and meeting old friends, exercising in the health club or mountain biking. There are so many good choices. \n#Person1#: The problem is that I find all of them are full of fun. I just don't know what to do first. \n#Person2#: Why not start with the most interesting one? \n#Person1#: Actually, I'm interested in all of them. The more choices we have, the harder to make a decision. \n#Person2#: Toss a coin to decide then. ","summary":"#Person1# doesn't know what to do during the holidays because there are so many choices. #Person2# suggests tossing a coin.","topic":"what to do"}
{"fname":"train_3827","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mark. What are you doing? \n#Person2#: Just watching some TV. \n#Person1#: Anything interesting on? \n#Person2#: Not really. Just watching the sports highlight on ESPN. \n#Person1#: So I take it you're pretty bored too. \n#Person2#: Just killing time until I find something to do. What are you going to do? \n#Person1#: It's Saturday and we are sitting at home doing nothing. What's wrong with us? \n#Person2#: You wanna shoot some hoops? \n#Person1#: I already tried to call up some of the guys, but they are all busy. \n#Person2#: Where's your girlfriend? I thought you were going out with her today. \n#Person1#: She's out shopping with her friends. \n#Person2#: Let's go to Starbucks and think of something to do then. \n#Person1#: Aright. Do you have any cigarettes? \n#Person2#: I only have a couple left. Why don't you pick some up on the way. \n#Person1#: Ok. See you there in about 30 minutes. \n#Person2#: Aright. See you there. ","summary":"#Person1# and Mark are bored on Saturday. They decide to go to Starbucks to think of something to do.","topic":"Saturday's plan"}
{"fname":"train_3828","dialogue":"#Person1#: That was a nice funeral. \n#Person2#: Yes, dad, it was. \n#Person1#: The son gave a nice speech about his father. \n#Person2#: It was long, too. \n#Person1#: I think it was about 45 minutes long. \n#Person2#: But it went by fast. It was interesting. \n#Person1#: I liked it. \n#Person2#: I'll give you a speech like that, too. \n#Person1#: Do you think anyone will come to my funeral? \n#Person2#: Of course. \n#Person1#: I think only the family will be there. \n#Person2#: You have lots of friends. They will be there, too! ","summary":"#Person2# and #Person2#'s dad are talking about the funeral they attended and the funeral #Person2#'s dad may have.","topic":"the funeral"}
{"fname":"train_3829","dialogue":"#Person1#: You wouldn't believe what I got in the mail today! \n#Person2#: what's that? \n#Person1#: it's a letter from Ray and Sue in Shanghai! \n#Person2#: have you read it yet? \n#Person1#: no, I thought I'd wait until you got home. \n#Person2#: go on, read it out loud. \n#Person1#: ok. It says, 'Dear Jessica. It was so good to receive you letter. I sounds liek you and Riley are settling into your new home with ease. . . ' \n#Person2#: when did you send her a letter? \n#Person1#: just a few weeks ago. Sue and I send letters to each other often. \n#Person2#: I didn't know anyone did that any more. Ok, go on. \n#Person1#: ok. . . I'm going to have to skip over this section. It's girl-talk. \n#Person2#: that's fine with me. \n#Person1#: oh. It's actually all rather personal. \n#Person2#: well, skip over all of that and read me the rest. \n#Person1#: ok, it just says, balh, blah, blah. . . 'Ray and I look forward to seeing you in June. Write soon. With love, Sue. ' \n#Person2#: are we going to see them in June or are they coming to see us? \n#Person1#: didn't I tell you? We're going to Shanghai to stay with them in June. \n#Person2#: oh, I guess I missed that. \n#Person1#: men! ","summary":"Jessica tells Riley she got a letter from Ray and Sue in the mail. Jessica reads a part of the letter and Riley realizes they are going to Shanghai to stay with Ray and Sue in June.","topic":"a letter"}
{"fname":"train_3830","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Amy, you look very happy. \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm very pleased. I've just got two tickets to see the Olympic opening ceremony. \n#Person1#: Wow. You must be very excited. \n#Person2#: I certainly am. I would have been very disappointed if I hadn't got them. \n#Person1#: Shall we go to a restaurant to celebrate? \n#Person2#: What a good idea. I'm quite hungry. \n#Person1#: Me too. I feel very thirsty as well. \n#Person2#: Let's go then. ","summary":"Amy got two tickets for the Olympic opening ceremony. #Person1# suggests they go to a restaurant to celebrate.","topic":"get the tickets"}
{"fname":"train_3831","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack and Mary broke up. \n#Person2#: it's so sad. They had been together for only two months. Do you know what the matter was? \n#Person1#: Mary said Jack was cheating on her. Jack was seeing a girl from his hometown. One day, Mary saw them holding hands and ended the relationship immediately. \n#Person2#: really? I'm very surprised. He doesn't look like a guy who'd ever do that sort of thing, right? \n#Person1#: no, he doesn't. Anyway, she found out that he had been two-timing her for a long time. \n#Person2#: maybe it is for the best. They are not suitable for each other because they have nothing in common and are completely different people. \n#Person1#: how so? \n#Person2#: he is an extrovert while she is an introvert. He likes parties while she hates them. \n#Person1#: poor Mary! She really liked him. \n#Person2#: anyway, she was right to end things and she deserves better. \n#Person1#: do you think they'll get back together? \n#Person2#: no, I don't think so. I know Mary. Once she makes a decision, she won't change her mind. \n#Person1#: I hope she'll recover soon. \n#Person2#: so do I. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Mary and Jack broke up because Mary found Jack cheat on her. Then #Person2# says they are different people so this ending is the best. They hope Mary could recover soon.","topic":"break up"}
{"fname":"train_3832","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall I punch out for you, Ross? I am leaving now. \n#Person2#: No, thanks. I have got to work overtime. \n#Person1#: But today is Friday. You are not going to work overtime on Friday evening, are you? \n#Person2#: Well, I am. I'll have to finish this report for next Monday's meeting. Is Tom coming to pick you up? \n#Person1#: No. We'll meet at my house. He invited my family to spend the weekend with his family at their villa. \n#Person2#: That's nice. Where is his villa? \n#Person1#: It's not his villa, but his father's. I think it's somewhere in Florida. I am not sure myself. \n#Person2#: Sometimes I envy you a lot. Tom is a good guy. \n#Person1#: Come on. You just haven't met the right person and I think that you work too much. You should learn how to entertain yourself and enjoy life. \n#Person2#: I know, but I am a work maniac. \n#Person1#: Well, suit yourself. I've got to run now. \n#Person2#: Have a nice weekend. \n#Person1#: You too. Oh, I forgot to tell you one thing. A girl called this afternoon. She said she was your ex-girlfriend. She wanted you to call her back. \n#Person2#: Did she mention anything else? \n#Person1#: No, nothing else. See you Monday. \n#Person2#: See you. ","summary":"#Person1# asks if Ross wants her to punch out for him. Ross refuses because he needs to work overtime. Then Ross asks about #Person1#'s boyfriend and admires their relationship. #Person1# comforts him. Then, #Person1# tells Ross his ex-girlfriend called him this afternoon.","topic":"the right person"}
{"fname":"train_3833","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Daniel, how's it going? \n#Person2#: Hey, Daddy, today I had really a fantastic history class. \n#Person1#: Wow, it's so strange for you to say things like that. What had happened? \n#Person2#: We've learnt the story of Zheng He Sailing to West Ocean. He is a real great navigator. \n#Person1#: Did your teacher tell you the route he took? \n#Person2#: Yeah, he, with his fleet, came across the Indian Ocean, and arrived at the east coast of Africa. \n#Person1#: Great, do you still remember when he started his voyage? \n#Person2#: Of course, that is from 1405 to 1433, which is in Ming dynasty. \n#Person1#: Good, by the way, do you finish reading the book Robinson Crusoe I've bought for you? \n#Person2#: Not yet, you know I have a lot of homework to do. \n#Person1#: You should speed up, because the story of Robinson can give you a better understanding about what you learned today. \n#Person2#: OK, great Daddy, after supper, I'll embark on it. \n#Person1#: That's my boy! Wait, Daniel, when is Pirates of the Caribbean on? \n#Person2#: Is it about Captain Jack Sparrow, who wants to find the treasure on the sea? \n#Person1#: Exactly, now, tell me the time. \n#Person2#: I won't tell you, unless you promise to let me watch it with you. ","summary":"Danial tells his father he learned the story of Zheng He Sailing to West Ocean and likes it a lot. His father asks him to read Robinson Crusoe because it helps him to understand Zheng He better.","topic":"sailing stories"}
{"fname":"train_3834","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen Dan the Bear?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't.\n#Person1#: Oh, well, he supposed to give his performance in 10 minutes. All the kids are waiting for him to sing.\n#Person2#: Maybe he's out by the fish tank, giving away balloons and talking with the dolphin trainers. Did you check there?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did, but they said they hadn't seen him. If you see him, please tell him that he's needed on the small stage as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll send a radio message out to all of the security officers and have them look for him. I'm sure he's on his way right now.\n#Person1#: Great. Thank you so much for your help. Will I see you at the bar after work tonight?\n#Person2#: Yes, but a bit later. I want to get a haircut and change clothes first.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll buy you a drink if you can get Dan the Bear on stage on time.\n#Person2#: OK. It's a deal.","summary":"#Person1# is looking for Dan the Bear because he's supposed to give his performance in 10 minutes. #Person2# promises to help to look for him.","topic":"look for someone"}
{"fname":"train_3835","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, did anyone call while I was out?\n#Person2#: Yes, there was a Mr. Turner calling this morning.\n#Person1#: What did he say?\n#Person2#: He said that your suit was done.\n#Person1#: Ah, good! I ordered a suit from his shop last week.\n#Person2#: Yes, he said he would be waiting for you this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear. I have a meeting this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I can get the suit for you.\n#Person1#: You are so kind. Oh, here is the money.\n#Person2#: OK. Where is the shop?","summary":"Lucy tells #Person1# Mr. Turner has called since #Person1#'s suit is done. #Person1# is busy so Lucy will fetch it for #Person1#.","topic":"fetch the suit"}
{"fname":"train_3836","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, may I ask you some questions?\n#Person2#: Go ahead, please.\n#Person1#: I hear that you are going to put on a new play soon. I'd like to know about what you do in the play. Could you explain exactly what you do?\n#Person2#: OK, it's a comedy. The director asked me to play the part of a young lady. We are very busy practicing.\n#Person1#: When will the play be put on?\n#Person2#: We plan to put it on next week.\n#Person1#: How do you enjoy your work?\n#Person2#: Very much, but we have to practice a lot. We practice the movements and try to remember the lines.\n#Person1#: What do you plan to do after this play?\n#Person2#: I intend to take part in a film and I'll try to work as a director.\n#Person1#: I wish you a lot of success.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# will play the part of a young lady in a comedy and intends to take part in a film and try to as a director after this play.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_3837","dialogue":"#Person1#: How important are friends to you, Bill?\n#Person2#: That's kind of a strange question for this setting. Don't you think so?\n#Person1#: Well, the teacher hasn't come in yet, class hasn't begun and I was just wondering about it. So what do you think about friends?\n#Person2#: I've never regarded them as particularly important. Perhaps that's because I come from a big family, two brothers and three sisters, and lots of cousins. That's what's really important to me. What about you?\n#Person1#: My situation, you know, is different. So I have different ideas. To me, friendship is being most important thing in life. It's more important even than love. If you love someone, you can always fall out of love again. And that can lead to a lot of hurt feelings and bitterness. But a good friend is a friend for life.","summary":"Bill thinks friends are not so important while #Person1# thinks friendship is the most important thing in life.","topic":"friends"}
{"fname":"train_3838","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't decide which classes to take. I don't like any of the ones I've signed up for and two of the ones I really have to take are at the same time.\n#Person2#: Pass me the course schedule book. Which classes are at the same time?\n#Person1#: Biology 201 and introduction to chemistry. The both required classes.\n#Person2#: Let's find out if either of them is offered next semester. Look here, the chemistry classes. You can just take it in the spring.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's true and the biology class is in a series so I need to take 201 this semester. The only problem with taking chemistry next semester is that it meets every day at 8:00 AM.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with that? Is that too early for you?\n#Person1#: Not too early, but I was trying not to take classes on Fridays. I want to work in the lab that whole day. I might be able to work for one of my professors.\n#Person2#: Maybe you can start work after the class is over. It's only an hour lecture. I'm sure the professor will understand.\n#Person1#: I hope so.","summary":"The two courses #Person1# needs to take are at the same time. #Person2# suggests #Person1# take one of them next semester. #Person1# then finds it clashes with his potential work at the lab next semester. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go to the lab after the class.","topic":"choose courses"}
{"fname":"train_3839","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ma'am, come in, please.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, are you a manager?\n#Person1#: Yes, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I have received such poor service from your employees this morning. I felt I had to let you know.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, ma'am. Please tell me what happened.\n#Person2#: I was asking that woman over there in the black dress where the men section was. And she completely ignored me while continuing to talk on her cellphone.\n#Person1#: That's not OK.\n#Person2#: There's more, I waited outside the changing room for 10 minutes only to find the person inside was another staff member.\n#Person1#: That should never happen. I... \n#Person2#: I've not finished yet. When I came out of the changing room,a third employee, the lady in red said I looked fat. I was so embarrassed.\n#Person1#: Ma'am, I promise you I will speak with them immediately about this. In the mean time, I'll give you 50% off whatever you decide to purchase.\n#Person2#: Well, that's the least you can do.","summary":"#Person2# complains to the manager that she received terrible service. #Person1# promises to deal with it and will give her 50% off.","topic":"terrible service"}
{"fname":"train_3840","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Today, I am the interviewer for your visa application.\n#Person2#: OK. Here is my application form and all the documents.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me why do you want a visa to America?\n#Person2#: Because I want to have a view of the exotic landscapes to extend my views and understanding of the world.\n#Person1#: OK. Do you plan to go to America all by yourself or with your family?\n#Person2#: Myself.\n#Person1#: Have you finished all you preparation?\n#Person2#: Yes. Everything is ready.","summary":"#Person2# wants a visa to America to have a view of the exotic landscapes on #Person2#'s own.","topic":"visa application interview"}
{"fname":"train_3841","dialogue":"#Person1#: Try it on in front of the mirror.\n#Person2#: Well, I think the color is a little too bright.\n#Person1#: We have darker ones. Do you like the style?\n#Person2#: Yes. What's this made of and how to wash it?\n#Person1#: lt's made of silk and you had better wash it by hand in cold water.","summary":"#Person2#'s trying on a certain product with #Person1#'s assistance but #Person2# wants a darker one.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3842","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think we can go driving right now?\n#Person2#: Yeah, sure. Let's go.\n#Person1#: Buckle up.\n#Person2#: All right. Now what?\n#Person1#: Now you put the key in the ignition and start the car.\n#Person2#: Which direction should I take?\n#Person1#: Make a left on this next street.\n#Person2#: Tell me how far to go.\n#Person1#: Keep going until I tell you to stop.\n#Person2#: Okay, but let me know ahead of time.\n#Person1#: That's all for today, so park right there.\n#Person2#: That was great. Thanks for taking me driving.","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# for a driving and instructs #Person2# how to drive.","topic":"driving"}
{"fname":"train_3843","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you today?\n#Person2#: Great, thanks.\n#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I would actually like to view the apartment for rent today.\n#Person1#: I ' m sorry, but you won ' t be able to view it today.\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: You have to make an appointment first.\n#Person2#: Oh, okay. Can I do that right now?\n#Person1#: Is this Friday okay?\n#Person2#: Is 6 o ' clock Friday evening okay?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will schedule you for that time.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. See you then.","summary":"#Person2# wants to view the apartment for rent today but #Person1# asks #Person2# to make an appointment first.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_3844","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know how to drive?\n#Person2#: I'm a great driver.\n#Person1#: Could you teach me how to drive?\n#Person2#: Have you gotten your learner's permit?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have my learner's permit.\n#Person2#: Have you ever been behind the wheel?\n#Person1#: I've only driven a car one time.\n#Person2#: You do know all the controls in the car, don't you?\n#Person1#: I know them.\n#Person2#: Tell me when you want me to teach you.\n#Person1#: We can do it when you have some time.\n#Person2#: I'm not busy tomorrow. Call me then.","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to teach #Person1# to drive. #Person2# ensures that #Person1#'s gotten the learner's permit and agrees.","topic":"learn to drive"}
{"fname":"train_3845","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have this parcel delivered to Shanghai.\n#Person1#: Oh, we only take care of mail. For parcels, you can go to the next window.\n#Person2#: Thanks!. . . Hello, I have a parcel to deliver.\n#Person1#: Where do you need it to be delivered to?\n#Person2#: I want to post it to Shanghai.\n#Person1#: OK, please fill out this form.\n#Person2#: Sure, what's the postcode of Shanghai?\n#Person1#: Wait a moment, let me check it out for you. It's 200085.\n#Person2#: Thanks, here you go. What's the postage, please?\n#Person1#: Hold on, let me put it on the scale. It weighs up to 10kg and that will be 30 Yuan, please.\n#Person2#: Ten kg! Dear Shirley must have put a lead ball in it!","summary":"#Person2# wants to have a parcel delivered to Shanghai. The parcel is so heavy that #Person1# charges 30 Yuan for that.","topic":"deliver a parcel"}
{"fname":"train_3846","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I help you with today?\n#Person2#: I have a problem.\n#Person1#: What is the problem?\n#Person2#: I wrote a check for $ 100 and it bounced.\n#Person1#: Do you have enough money in your account?\n#Person2#: I think so.\n#Person1#: Let me check that for you right now.\n#Person2#: Okay. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Apparently there is only $ 57 left in your account.\n#Person2#: You can't be serious!\n#Person1#: That's what my records show.\n#Person2#: I see. Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person2# wrote a check and it bounced. #Person1# finds #Person2# doesn't have enough money in the account.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_3847","dialogue":"#Person1#: can I use your laptop for a while?\n#Person2#: sure, go ahead.\n#Person1#: oh, isn't your computer Wi-Fi capable?\n#Person2#: yes, it is. You want go online? there are no wi-fi hotspots around.\n#Person1#: oh my, no internet access is killing me.\n#Person2#: can't you wait till you get home? then you can surf the internet using the broadband, wireless connection or whatever you like.\n#Person1#: no, I'm not feeling myself. I just want to check my emails, visit my favorite websites and chat with my friends.\n#Person2#: now I see, you must be suffering from discomgoogolation.\n#Person1#: what does that mean? there's nothing wrong with me.\n#Person2#: well, the term ' discomgoogolation ' comes from ' discombobulate ' and ' google '. Because floods of information are just a mouse click away, net users are very likely to become addicted to the web.\n#Person1#: that's alright. I just can't bear losing track of all the latest information. It almost drives me crazy.\n#Person2#: then, you're probably addicted.","summary":"#Person1# wants to check #Person1#'s emails so much that #Person1# borrows #Person2#'s laptop and can't even wait until #Person1# gets home. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is addicted to the web.","topic":"discomgooglolation"}
{"fname":"train_3848","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on, Tara. Let's go up to the window and buy two tickets. The movie is starting in a few minutes.\n#Person2#: We can't break into the line. Don't be so impatient. We'll be at the front of the line soon.\n#Person1#: Two tickets, please. How much are they?\n#Person2#: Oh no, Ari. I didn't mean for you to pay for me when I invited you to go tonight. Let's go Dutch. I'll pay my own way. I insist.\n#Person1#: I'm looking forward to this film. I read a good review of it in this morning's newspaper.\n#Person2#: Me, too. It will be great to see something light and funny for a change. I'm tired of heavy drama.\n#Person1#: Are these seats okay?\n#Person2#: They're fine, but I can't watch a movie without popcorn.","summary":"Tara asks Ari to be patient in the line to buy movie tickets and she insists on going Dutch. They both look forward to the film.","topic":"film"}
{"fname":"train_3849","dialogue":"#Person1#: hello! How are you today?\n#Person2#: hi. I'm feeling very nervous. I just had a test and I'm not sure how well or how badly I did.\n#Person1#: it's not use worrying about it now. you'Ve done test and you can't change any of your answers.\n#Person2#: that's true. I really should go home and prepare for the next test, but I'm feeling tired.\n#Person1#: let's go and get a coffee together. That will help you to wake up again!\n#Person2#: ok. I feel like sitting down and having a chat. How have you been recently?\n#Person1#: oh, you know me. I'm always happy! If I think I'm getting into a bad mood, I call some friends and socialize or have a chat.\n#Person2#: that's a good idea. I usually just sit at home alone and get increasingly moody.\n#Person1#: I hate spending too much time at home. I get bored of it really quickly. I'm always excited about going out to party or other social event and meeting people.\n#Person2#: perhaps I'm being too shy. I should go out more too and not spend time worrying about tests!","summary":"#Person2# is nervous about the test #Person1# had, so #Person1# suggests getting a coffee together. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should go out more like #Person1# to make #Person2# happy.","topic":"mood"}
{"fname":"train_3850","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I haven't seen you in a while.\n#Person2#: Yes, it has been a long time!\n#Person1#: How long has it been since we last saw each other?\n#Person2#: I think that we last saw each other two years ago.\n#Person1#: What have you been doing for the past two years?\n#Person2#: I have been going to graduate school at USC.\n#Person1#: What are you majoring in?\n#Person2#: I am studying international communications.\n#Person1#: You should easily be able to find a job with that major.\n#Person2#: I am counting on being able to get a good job.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# haven't seen each other for two years. #Person2# tells #Person1# what #Person2#'s been doing recently.","topic":"updates"}
{"fname":"train_3851","dialogue":"#Person1#: If you wanna keep healthy, you must give up smoking. It's extremely bad for your health, you know.\n#Person2#: I know it's not good for me, but the problem is I just can't help it.\n#Person1#: Well, I've got an idea, put the label cancer sticks on each pack of cigarettes, and read it before you smoke. It may give you a feeling to reduce it.\n#Person2#: I'll try.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# quit smoking by putting the label caner sticks on each pack of cigarettes.","topic":"give up smoking"}
{"fname":"train_3852","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please make a skirt for me with this material please?\n#Person2#: What kind of style do you want?\n#Person1#: I like miniskirt.\n#Person2#: Now let me take your measurements.\n#Person1#: When can I get it?\n#Person2#: Three days later.\n#Person1#: Thank you, see you then.\n#Person2#: Bye-bye.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to make a miniskirt for #Person1# with a particular material.","topic":"make a skirt"}
{"fname":"train_3853","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall we have some soup first?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't like soup. I'd rather have some fruit juice to start with.\n#Person1#: Ok, and what about the main course? Which would you rather have fish or meat?\n#Person2#: Meat, I think.\n#Person1#: Don't you like fish then?\n#Person2#: I do, but I want meat.\n#Person1#: Shall we have some white wine then?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I prefer red wine with meat.\n#Person1#: What would you like for dessert?\n#Person2#: I just want to have a coffee, I think.\n#Person1#: Fine, and after dinner, shall we go to a disco?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'd like to go straight home. I'm very tired.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what to order for dinner.","topic":"at the restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_3854","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I want to get a motorcycle. Is that all right with you?\n#Person2#: You mean a murder cycle? Did you know more cyclists die in accidents than motorists?\n#Person1#: Mom! I'll wear a helmet and I'll drive sane. I promise.\n#Person2#: I'll tell you what. You can get a motorcycle on one condition.\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: You spend two weeks with dad in his ambulance as an EMT trainee and volunteer at the emergency room for one month.\n#Person1#: And after that?\n#Person2#: After that, we'll let you decide if you still want a murder, I mean motorcycle.","summary":"#Person1# wants a motorcycle. #Person2# thinks it's dangerous and wants #Person1# to see the accidents in the ambulance and at the emergency room first.","topic":"motorcycle"}
{"fname":"train_3855","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is our main service area. We do all the routine services here and have two full-time mechanics.\n#Person2#: How often do you service the vans?\n#Person1#: They're serviced regularly. We give them a basic service every 10, 000 km or so and a main service once a year, or every 100, 000 km.\n#Person2#: I see. What does the service involve?\n#Person1#: Well, the same as for private vehicles really, but we do it more often because they get a lot of wear and tear.\n#Person2#: Can you carry out major repairs here?\n#Person1#: Yes, we've got all the necessary equipment. We can give the engines a major overhaul. If there's a serious problem, we strip down the engine and find the faulty component. Would you like to look around?","summary":"#Person1# introduces their main service area to #Person2# and tells #Person2# about their service.","topic":"repair service"}
{"fname":"train_3856","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll have sole, then.\n#Person2#: All right. How about other guests?\n#Person1#: The rest of us will have this today's special, please.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry but I ordered sole, not the same as the others. Will you change it?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid we have no more sole.\n#Person1#: Then, I'll have this pork cute instead.\n#Person2#: Certainly. Just a moment, sir.","summary":"#Person1# orders today's special for other guests and sole for himself, but #Person2# has no more sole, so he orders pork cute.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_3857","dialogue":"#Person1#: As an existing banker, that will speed up the process. You said you had the documents with you?\n#Person2#: That's right. Here you go.\n#Person1#: Before I verify those, I need you to fill in some forms. Then, as I said, I need to see valid credentials, your occupation and income details. . .\n#Person2#: OK, as I expected. How much will you allow me to borrow? I mean, I don't need a massive sum of money.\n#Person1#: You are authorized to borrow up to 20, 000 RIB, with a repayment period of up to 1 year.\n#Person2#: That'll be enough, and the repayment period sounds good to me.\n#Person1#: We can also look at your current credit status and adjust the interest accordingly.\n#Person2#: How soon before this goes through?\n#Person1#: If you sort out all of the paperwork today, you could have your loan by the end of the week.\n#Person2#: Perfect. So, I guess my next job is to go to the newsagent and buy some car magazines. Thanks for everything.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# to fill in some forms and asks for valid credentials. #Person1# will give #Person2# the loan by the end of the week if #Person2# sorts out all of the paperwork today.","topic":"loan application"}
{"fname":"train_3858","dialogue":"#Person1#: Help me organize these coins.\n#Person2#: That's a lot of money! What did you do? Break the piggy bank?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I'm gonna go to the bank and change it for bills, but first I have to separate them into little piles.\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll find all the quarters and dimes while you sort the nickels and pennies.\n#Person1#: Great, then we can add everything up and take it to the bank.\n#Person2#: I found some coins that are not from here.\n#Person1#: Oh yeah, those are from my trip to London. I have a couple of different pence, but in all it won't add up to one pound.\n#Person2#: Are you sure the bank will change these coins for you?\n#Person1#: Hopefully!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help organize the coins. #Person1#will take it to the bank and change it for bills.","topic":"organize the coins"}
{"fname":"train_3859","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't understand why I'm being arrested.\n#Person2#: You have a warrant.\n#Person1#: A warrant for what?\n#Person2#: Apparently, you have a bench warrant.\n#Person1#: What does that mean?\n#Person2#: You missed a court appearance.\n#Person1#: I wasn't aware that I had to go to court.\n#Person2#: I don't know what to tell you.\n#Person1#: I don't find this fair.\n#Person2#: Life isn't fair.\n#Person1#: Don't I have any rights?\n#Person2#: You have the right to remain silent.","summary":"#Person2# arrests #Person1# because #Person1# missed a court appearance unknowingly. #Person1# thinks it unfair.","topic":"arrest"}
{"fname":"train_3860","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for your 3 - liter Pepsis, the ones that are on sale this week. There don't seem to be any in the soft drink section.\n#Person2#: We may be sold out of them. Let me check the back. ( The clerk goes to the storeroom, returning a few minutes later. ) I'm afraid we're out of stock. Would you like a rain check?\n#Person1#: Yes, I would, thank you.\n#Person2#: Let me get the manager to sign one for you.","summary":"#Person1# is looking for 3-liter Pepsis but they're out of stock. #Person2#'ll ask the manager to sign a rain check for #Person1#.","topic":"out of stock"}
{"fname":"train_3861","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look really nice today.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I just got this outfit the other day.\n#Person1#: Really, where did you get it?\n#Person2#: I got it from Macy's.\n#Person1#: It's really nice.\n#Person2#: Thanks again. You look nice today, too.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I just got these shoes today.\n#Person2#: Really? What kind of shoes are they?\n#Person1#: These are called All Star Chuck Taylors.\n#Person2#: I really like those. How much did they cost?\n#Person1#: They were about forty dollars.\n#Person2#: I think I'm going to go buy myself a pair.","summary":"#Person1# admires #Person2#'s outfit. #Person2#'s interested in #Person1#'s shoes.","topic":"outfit and shoes"}
{"fname":"train_3862","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time does the train for Boston leave?\n#Person2#: 9:25 on Platform 12, Track B.\n#Person1#: When does it arrive?\n#Person2#: It should be there at 11:45, but it may be a little late.\n#Person1#: How much is a one-way ticket?\n#Person2#: It's $ 32. 00.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the timetable and the price of the train for Boston.","topic":"train"}
{"fname":"train_3863","dialogue":"#Person1#: No. Just let me see a doctor. I'm worried about my arm.\n#Person2#: Be brave, sir. It won't be long. I will fill out the form for you. What is your name?\n#Person1#: Steve Schliessman. S C H L I E S S M A N.\n#Person2#: Alright Steve. Your social security number?\n#Person1#: 349-95- 8821.\n#Person2#: Do you have medical insurance?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Blue Cross.\n#Person2#: Do you have your insurance card with you?\n#Person1#: No, I don't.\n#Person2#: Well, you can call it in later. You can phone us.\n#Person1#: Can I sit down now?\n#Person2#: First I need to get your address. Try to move your arm as little as possible.","summary":"#Person2# helps Steve Schliessman, who worries about his arm, to fill out the form before Steve sees the doctor.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_3864","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sam, can we stop at this bicycle shop?\n#Person2#: Do you want to buy a new bicycle?\n#Person1#: Yes, and they have a sale on now.\n#Person2#: What happened to your old one?\n#Person1#: I left it at my parent's house, but I need one here as well. I've been using Jim's old bike but he needs it back.\n#Person2#: Let's go then.\n#Person1#: Look at this mountain bike. It is only $  330. Do you like it?\n#Person2#: I prefer something like this one - a touring bike, but it is more expensive.\n#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: The price on the tag says $  565 but maybe you can get a discount.\n#Person1#: OK, let's go and ask.","summary":"#Person1# tells Sam #Person1# needs a new bicycle. #Person1# prefers a touring bike but it's more expensive. They will go and ask for a discount.","topic":"new bicycle"}
{"fname":"train_3865","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: It's a little embarrassing really ; you see I think I've got a counterfeit note.\n#Person1#: Do you remember where you got it?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. Usually I'm very careful about checking the money I'm given, but for some reason this one slipped through.\n#Person1#: Counterfeit notes these days can be very sophisticated and difficult to spot with the naked eye. But I must warn you that if it does show to be a counterfeit I have no option but to confiscate it.\n#Person2#: I understand. To be honest, I'll be glad to get rid of it if it is a fake.\n#Person1#: The machine shows it to be counterfeit. You'll need to fill in this form and I'll give you a receipt to show the money has been confiscated.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person2# got a counterfeit note. #Person1# will confiscate it after the machine shows it to be counterfeit.","topic":"counterfeit note"}
{"fname":"train_3866","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to have my hair cut.\n#Person1#: OK. This way, please.\n#Person2#: You look so busy.\n#Person1#: We've particularly busy on Sunday. Please sit here. How do you wish it cut?\n#Person2#: Short on both sides. Not so much in the middle.\n#Person1#: It's a long time since you had a haircut last time, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes. You are right.\n#Person1#: How long ago?\n#Person2#: About two months.","summary":"#Person2# gets #Person2#'s hair cut with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"have hair cut"}
{"fname":"train_3867","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, miss, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy this dress, please.\n#Person1#: It's certainly a pretty dress. I can ring you up at the register over here.\n#Person2#: Great.\n#Person1#: Will you be paying by cash, check, or credit card?\n#Person2#: I want to use a credit card. Do you take Discover?\n#Person1#: Sorry, no. We only take MasterCard or Visa.\n#Person2#: I'll put it on my Visa card, then.\n#Person1#: Very well, ma'am. Oh, there seems to be a problem, it says it's rejected.\n#Person2#: There must be something wrong with the system. Try my MasterCard.\n#Person1#: Alright. Thank you. Yes, it seems to be working fine. Your total is $ 199. 00, sign here, please.\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Here you go, and here's your receipt. Have a nice day.\n#Person2#: Thanks. You have a good one, too.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a dress at #Person1#'s shop. She wants to pay by Visa but it's rejected, so she pays with her MasterCard.","topic":"buy a dress"}
{"fname":"train_3868","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. May I see Mrs. Smith?\n#Person2#: It's me. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Mrs. Smith. I'm coming here for an interview by appointment.\n#Person2#: Are you Mr. Wu?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. Did you have any difficulty finding our company?\n#Person1#: Not really, I am familiar with this area.","summary":"Mr. Wu comes to visit Mrs. Smith for an interview by appointment.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_3869","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know who's just got married? Old McDonald.\n#Person2#: Never! He's over 80, isn't he?\n#Person1#: He's nearly 90.\n#Person2#: Good gracious! Are you sure?\n#Person1#: I am. What's more, his wife is 84.\n#Person2#: Is she really?\n#Person1#: Yes, she is. And guess what, he is her sixth husband.\n#Person2#: Really? Quite a woman, isn't she?","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Old McDonald, who is nearly 90, got married. #Person2# is surprised.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_3870","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York Harbor since 1886.\n#Person2#: Wow! Look at it. Incredible, isn't it?\n#Person1#: The statue was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Barthold.\n#Person2#: It's really huge. Do we get to go inside?\n#Person1#: Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.\n#Person2#: Stairs? There's no elevator?\n#Person1#: Not to the top. But it's just 142 steps!","summary":"#Person1# introduces the Statue of Liberty to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks it's incredible and wants to go inside.","topic":"Statue of Liberty"}
{"fname":"train_3871","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know what time you will be back this evening, Arek?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. It depends on how long the interview lasts. Oh dear, I hope things go OK. I know I can do the job. It's just getting that across to them.\n#Person1#: Just relax. Every one has his first time. Don't get yourself worked up. Remember, you've got to make them believe that they need you and you are not going to do that if you ruin stays. Have some more bread, it will make you feel much better. And pass me the milk, will you? What time is your appointment?\n#Person2#: 2:30.\n#Person1#: Make sure you have a proper lunch, more coffee. And don't get there too early, or you have to hang around. You'll manage. OK? I'm sure.","summary":"Arek feels nervous about his interview. #Person1# tells him to relax and gives him some suggestions.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3872","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Welcome to Parent-Teacher Conference.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: So, what is your child's name?\n#Person2#: It's Megan Jones.\n#Person1#: Megan. Uh, let's see. Oh yeah, Megan. Um, she missed the last couple of days. Has she been sick?\n#Person2#: No, she's been having some problems with the other kids in your class, and ...\n#Person1#: Well, you know, junior high school is a difficult time, but she just needs to speak up a little more in class. I think ...\n#Person2#: No, it's ... it's more than that. Some of the kids in your class have really been bullying her a lot.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, um, they've been teasing her a lot about her appearance, and then, the other day, you didn't help things [ What? ] Yeah, she said you made a comment about her clothes.\n#Person1#: What do you mean? I mean ...\n#Person2#: She said you commented on her shirt and jeans, like they were from the 1970s or something like that.\n#Person1#: Well I was just kind of joking a little bit with her.\n#Person2#: Well, yeah, that's what you think, but other kids follow your example. In fact, one of the kids took a picture of her with their phone and posted it and had some real nasty comments on Facebook. It was terrible.\n#Person1#: Well, you know, kids can be kids.\n#Person2#: No, don't you get it? This is bullying; it's cyberbullying, and adults like you are part of the problem. Forget it. I'm planning on discussing this with the principal tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Oh, wait, wait, wait. Um, uh, oh. I'm sorry if I hurt her feelings [ Yeah. You did! ], but ...\n#Person2#: I get sick and tired of people thinking that a little teasing is okay. Too many kids are killing themselves because they feel that there's just no way to escape this.\n#Person1#: Okay. Well, I guess I need to be a little bit more careful, but ...\n#Person2#: Yeah, you do. I really hope I can get Megan to come to school tomorrow. She's been really, really anxious and depressed [ Wow. ] for some time, and your comments and those that the other kids made haven't helped.\n#Person1#: Wow. Uh, I'm really sorry. Could you see if you can bring her to school tomorrow? Uh, I'd like to apologize and see what I can do to, maybe, improve the situation.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'd appreciate it. That would help.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Megan was bullied by other kids at school after #Person1# had made a comment about her clothes. #Person1# thinks it's just a joke meaning nothing, but #Person2# gets furious that #Person1# cannot realize the seriousness and wants to discuss this with the principal tomorrow. #Person1# then apologize and promise to improve the situation.","topic":"bullying"}
{"fname":"train_3873","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm calling about your ad in today's paper for a secretary. Is the positions still available?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: I'd like to apply.\n#Person2#: Do you have any experience?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do.\n#Person2#: And can you type 60 words per minute?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can. May I request an interview?\n#Person2#: Yes. What's your name?\n#Person1#: Peter Smith.\n#Person2#: Is two o'clock Friday afternoon convenient for you?\n#Person1#: Two o'clock is fine. Thank you very much.","summary":"Peter Smith calls #Person2# to request an interview for a secretary. #Person2# schedules it for Friday at 2 p.m.","topic":"request an interview"}
{"fname":"train_3874","dialogue":"#Person1#: Parcel Express, good morning! How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'm thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. Can you tell me what the procedure is, please?\n#Person1#: Certainly. When you ring us, we need the following information. The invoice address: that's probably your address, isn't it? And then, the pickup address. That's different. And the contact phone number.\n#Person2#: Just a moment. I'm taking notes. Phone number, right.\n#Person1#: Then we need the full name, address and phone number of the person you are sending the parcel to.\n#Person2#: Ok, anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes, the weight and dimensions of the parcel. That's height, weight and length. And the value of the goods and full description.\n#Person2#: Value, description.\n#Person1#: Yes, but don't seal the parcel. You need to leave it open so that the driver can check the contents when he collects it. After the recent bombing, the airline said that we'd have to check all parcels. They told us we had to do it.\n#Person2#: Fine. Now last question. How long will the parcel take to get to New York?\n#Person1#: One to two working days. There are daily flights at midday. And if we collect the parcel from you at 10:15 then your parcel catches that flight and it will arrive in 24 hours.\n#Person2#: Right. Thank you very much. You've been very helpful.\n#Person1#: Not at all. Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# is thinking of sending a parcel to New York next week. #Person1# introduces the procedure and tells #Person2# the delivery will take one to two working days.","topic":"send a parcel"}
{"fname":"train_3875","dialogue":"#Person1#: Stan, you've already finished your essay? I've been working on mine for two weeks, and I'll need another week before it's finished.\n#Person2#: I know, Jenny, it's a huge project - researching. thinking of an argument and then finding details that show the argument is true.\n#Person1#: That part only took me one week. But writing and rewriting,and then deleting and writing again ...that's killing me!\n#Person2#: That part didn't bother me.\n#Person1#: What's your secret?\n#Person2#: I write an outline: a basic plan of what I'm going to say. And then I fill it in with topics for each paragraph. After that,I put notes about what details to include.\n#Person1#: That sounds hard.\n#Person2#: It's easier than you think, and when it's time to write, everything goes really smoothly. I have an outline from last semester that I could show you, if you're interested.","summary":"Writing and rewriting the essay makes Jenny anxious. Stan advises her to write an outline first. He can show her an outline from last semester.","topic":"write an outline"}
{"fname":"train_3876","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are early today! Did you drive here?\n#Person2#: That's my last choice. Driving a car in rush hour is obviously not a good idea.\n#Person1#: So you took a bus?\n#Person2#: No, the subway instead. I found it the easiest and cheapest way for me to get to the office.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# gets to the office early thanks to the subway.","topic":"take the subway"}
{"fname":"train_3877","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're going to make a trip to San Francisco, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes. But I haven't got the plane ticket yet. I'm thinking of postponing the trip to next month since this is the busiest month for the airlines.","summary":"#Person2# is considering postponing the trip to San Francisco.","topic":"postpone the trip"}
{"fname":"train_3878","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, my name's John. I'll be your waiter this evening. Can I get you anything from the bar for starters? \n#Person2#: No thanks. What we really need is a booster chair for our daughter. Do you have one? \n#Person1#: Yes, of course. The hostess should have brought you one. Just a moment. Our special tonight is Duck Chambord, which is roast duck served in a raspberry sauce with fresh rasperries. It's also served with wild rice and a medley of vegetables. That is 17. 95 and it comes with soup or salad. \n#Person3#: What is your soup of the day? \n#Person1#: Our soup of the day is French onion. \n#Person3#: The duck sounds good. One of us should have it. \n#Person2#: Alright, you order the duck. \n#Person3#: Fine. \n#Person2#: She will have the duck, and I will have the filet mignon. \n#Person1#: How would you like your filet mignon, sir? Rare, medium rare, or well-done? \n#Person2#: Medium rare. \n#Person1#: And would you like soup or salad with your meals? \n#Person3#: I want salad. \n#Person2#: I'll have the soup. French onion, yes? \n#Person1#: Yes, that's right. It's very good. I recommend it. \n#Person3#: Our daughter will share some of our meal with us. Could you bring an extra plate for her? \n#Person1#: Of course, Ma'am. I will also bring your sourdough bread in just a moment. \n#Person3#: Our bread? \n#Person1#: Yes, we serve it at all tables. \n#Person3#: Good. Thank you. ","summary":"John is serving #Person2# and his family. He brings a booster chair for #Person2#'s daughter. #Person3# orders Duck Chambord with salad and #Person2# orders the filet mignon with soup. John will bring them an extra plate and sourdough bread.","topic":"serve the table"}
{"fname":"train_3879","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan is going to get a divorce. \n#Person2#: How do you know that? \n#Person1#: She told me that Peter and she has a quarrel last nigh, and she left this morning, bag and baggage. \n#Person2#: Oh, I see. But I think you are making a fuss. They will make it up. Bet it. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Susan and Peter are getting a divorce but #Person2# thinks they'll make it up.","topic":"divorce"}
{"fname":"train_3880","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. . . well, then how much is one jin? \n#Person2#: Ginseng comes in 6 different grades. It runs from 5, 000 to 30, 000NT a jin. \n#Person1#: 30, 000NT for ginseng? ! Do I have to buy a whole jin? \n#Person2#: You can get a liang if you want. A liang is one-sixteenth of a jin. That would be 330NT. \n#Person1#: Whew! That sounds more like my price range. I'll take two liangs. \n#Person2#: I'll have my brother cut some for you. \n#Person1#: This little red fruit looks good. What's it good for? \n#Person2#: That's a lucky fruit called hong zao! People say that if you eat them, you will have your first son very soon! \n#Person1#: Uh. . . , I'm not even married yet. How about this brown dried fruit? \n#Person2#: Gui yuan are lucky, too! If you eat them, you'll have a very sweet life! \n#Person1#: And how about these little brown chips? \n#Person2#: Oh, that's deer horn. That helps you. . . umm, how should I put it? ","summary":"#Person1# buys two liangs of Ginseng with #Person2#'s assistance. #Person2# introduces other kinds of herb to #Person1#, including hong zat, Gui yuan, and deer horn.","topic":"traditional Chinese medicine"}
{"fname":"train_3881","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wish our competition will quit poaching our people, when Susan resigned last week to work for the Sunburst, she was our fourth employee to leave us for them.\n#Person2#: Have you ever considered that perhaps we have a morale problem among our employees? If everyone is discontent with their work, of course they won't stick around.\n#Person1#: Well, those do leave will soon find out the grass isn't as green on the other side of fence as they thought it was, I know Sunburst is suffering from inbreeding.\n#Person2#: Inbreeding is a big drawback from snitching most of their employees from one or two companies.\n#Person1#: With Susan leaving, we should probably look to someone new on board.\n#Person2#: Our human resource department is working on it, it's not easy to recruit new employees every few month, it's hard to find qualified people.\n#Person1#: Maybe we should start shopping around the competitors people. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their competition poaching their employees and reflect upon the morale problem among their employees. #Person1# suggests shopping around the competitor's people.","topic":"competition"}
{"fname":"train_3882","dialogue":"#Person1#: I couldn't believe you should crack such a joke to them. \n#Person2#: What was wrong? \n#Person1#: You carried it too far. You obviously offended someone. \n#Person2#: I didn't mean to hurt anyone. \n#Person1#: I know, I know. But someone took offence. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2# offended someone but #Person2# didn't mean to do.","topic":"offend someone"}
{"fname":"train_3883","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does she make any sense to you? \n#Person2#: No. It's all Greek to me. \n#Person1#: She's speaking French, not Greek. \n#Person2#: I know that. I mean I couldn't understand her at all. \n#Person1#: Me neither. All I have to do is study French hard. \n#Person2#: I wish you the best of luck. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that a girl is all Greek to #Person2# means #Person2# couldn't understand her at all.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3884","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Rosa, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm trying to pick an English literature course for this term.\n#Person1#: Take Professor Holds class. I took hers last year.\n#Person2#: Really? What's she like?\n#Person1#: Fantastic. I think she is really a good teacher.\n#Person2#: Why? What makes her so good?\n#Person1#: For one thing, she is really funny. She's also smart. So you learn a lot.\n#Person2#: What do you think of Professor Vance?\n#Person1#: He is boring. Most students fall asleep in his class and he is hard to talk to.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll try to get into Professor Holds class.\n#Person1#: You won't be sorry.","summary":"Rosa's trying to pick an English literature course. #Person1# recommends Professor Hold's class and doesn't suggest Professor Vance's.","topic":"English literature class"}
{"fname":"train_3885","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome! How was your trip?\n#Person2#: Not too bad.\n#Person1#: You must be exhausted! Your hotel is near the station.\n#Person2#: Will I have time to rest before our meeting today?\n#Person1#: Definitely. We are meeting at 7:00 PM, so will send a car for you around 6:00 PM.\n#Person2#: Oh, great! I'll have 4 hours to explore the city. I am very excited to visit it. My friends are expecting me to post pictures on Wechat.\n#Person1#: Is this your first time in Washington DC?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Well, that's a shame! I think you'll have some free time tomorrow. You should definitely visit the Smithsonian Museum and the Library of Congress is a must, too.\n#Person2#: I can't wait.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# there will be time to rest before the meeting. Since it's #Person2#'s first time in Washington DC, #Person1# warmly recommends some places to visit tomorrow.","topic":"meeting"}
{"fname":"train_3886","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Judy. Did you see this notice in the dining hall?\n#Person2#: Yeah, Sam. I don't like it. I usually sit here and talk with my friends after lunch until my first class at 2:00 in the afternoon. Now we have to find someplace else to go.\n#Person1#: But we have lots of other places to go. We can go to the school park.\n#Person2#: That means carrying all my books.\n#Person1#: But they explain this will help keep the cost of food down and we can save some extra money.","summary":"Judy isn't happy that she cannot sit in the dining hall after lunch, but Sam thinks it can help save some money.","topic":"a notice"}
{"fname":"train_3887","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, my daughter Emily was admitted by San Diego University. So I drove her there.\n#Person1#: Did you spend some time visiting the city on the trip?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I was only there for 2 days. So I didn't do too many things.\n#Person1#: What did you do there?\n#Person2#: We looked around San Diego University. We went to the beach. We walked around the city. We also dropped in on a brave boy suffering from cancer. My daughter and I read about him in a newspaper, if you want to know more about the boy. You can read some news about him on the Internet.\n#Person1#: Well, did you take any pictures?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have them with me. Do you want to look at them?\n#Person1#: Sure, I love looking at photos.\n#Person2#: This one is of my daughter and me on the beach, and this was taken in a museum before I left.\n#Person1#: Did you go to the famous zoo there?\n#Person2#: No, I hope to have a chance next time.","summary":"Jim drove his daughter to San Diego who got admitted by San Diego University. Jim tells #Person1# about their travelling experience and shows #Person1# the pictures taken there.","topic":"San Diego"}
{"fname":"train_3888","dialogue":"#Person1#: Many children nowadays can play some musical instruments. In my daughter's class, some can play the piano and some can play the violin.\n#Person2#: I think these children are too tired. They have to do too much homework after class and find time to learn to play a musical instrument.\n#Person1#: But music gives people enjoyment. Learning to play the piano or the violin can help children develop their ability of understanding music.\n#Person2#: I agree, but I still don't think it's a good idea to force children to learn too much when they're young. Can your daughter play the piano or the violin?\n#Person1#: She can play the violin.","summary":"#Person1# thinks playing musical instruments is good for children. #Person2# agrees but thinks it's not a good idea to force children to learn.","topic":"play musical instruments"}
{"fname":"train_3889","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dear, time is up, let ' s go there now.\n#Person2#: Just a minute. I ' m putting on my clothes.\n#Person1#: Have you taken the key to the door?\n#Person2#: Yes. Oh, dear, I can ' t find my hairbrushes. Can you help me?\n#Person1#: Where have you put it?\n#Person2#: I put it in the dressing room.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Yes, quite sure.\n#Person1#: Then, have you looked downstairs?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ' Ve looked everywhere downstairs.\n#Person1#: Look, dear. It ' s over there.\n#Person2#: Where?\n#Person1#: On the floor.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are leaving in a hurry. #Person2# asks #Person1# to find #Person2#'s hairbrushes. #Person1# finds it on the floor.","topic":"hairbrushes"}
{"fname":"train_3890","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, may I talk to you?\n#Person2#: Bill! Sure, come on in. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I won ' t beat around the bush. Sir, I would like a raise. I currently have three companies after me and so I decided to talk to you first.\n#Person2#: A raise? Son, I would love to give you a raise, but this is just not the right time.\n#Person1#: I understand your position, and I know that the current economic downturn has had a negative impact on sales, but you must also take into consideration my hard work, pro-activeness and loyalty to this company for over a decade.\n#Person2#: Taking into account these factors, and considering I don ' t want to start a brain drain, I ' m willing to offer you a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. How does that sound?\n#Person1#: Great! It ' s a deal! Thank you, sir!\n#Person2#: Before you go, just out of curiosity, what companies were after you?\n#Person1#: Oh, the electric company, gas company and water company!","summary":"Bill wants a raise in the economic downturn for his hard work, pro-activeness, and loyalty. #Person2# finally agrees to offer a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. Bill accepts the deal.","topic":"raise"}
{"fname":"train_3891","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, I'm sorry, the air tickets for the International Day are sold out.\n#Person2#: Really? I didn't expect that.\n#Person1#: It's possible because everyone wants to travel during the holiday weekend.\n#Person2#: I should have booked the tickets in advance.\n#Person1#: Take it easy. I'll like you know if anyone decides to cancel his reservation.","summary":"#Person1# tells John the air tickets for the International Day are sold out.","topic":"air ticket booking"}
{"fname":"train_3892","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was wondering if you could help me with something.\n#Person2#: Sure, anything you say.\n#Person1#: Actually, it ' s a little bit silly.\n#Person2#: Don ' t worry about it, just ask.\n#Person1#: What words do I need to know to buy a pair of shoes?\n#Person2#: You need to know the type of shoes you want.\n#Person1#: Don ' t worry about that. I can point it out in the store.\n#Person2#: The shoes can be comfortable or not comfortable, too wide, too narrow, or just right ; and long or short. In girls shoes, the heel can be high or low.\n#Person1#: Let me write all that down. I ' m going shopping this afternoon.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the words required for buying shoes and #Person2# gives #Person1# some useful words.","topic":"shopping advice"}
{"fname":"train_3893","dialogue":"#Person1#: I understand we will need seven air conditioning units on the two floors. That's what you think, yes?\n#Person2#: Yes. You could use five or six units. But five or six wouldn't be very efficient. I recommend seven.\n#Person1#: And if we take the Decker units you suggested, what would the price be?\n#Person2#: Let me calculate the price for you. I can give you a 15 % discount if you buy the seven units. Let's see here. Your total would be 5929 dollars.\n#Person1#: Isn't there any way we can get central air conditioning in this building?\n#Person2#: As I said, it is possible, but it would be much more expensive. I think it would be at least 12000 dollars to do a complete system.\n#Person1#: That's too much. We need to use the separate units, I guess.\n#Person2#: It's more practical, and the new units really are very quiet. Your customers won't even notice them.\n#Person1#: So you say we can do it for 6000 dollars.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's for the units. Installation would probably be another 700 to 1000 dollars. But it depends on the time spent, of course.\n#Person1#: You mean installation isn't included? I'm very surprised.\n#Person2#: No, Ma'am. Installation isn't included. The price I quoted was just for the units.\n#Person1#: In Taipei, you know, the company usually installs the things they sell. They don't charge extra.\n#Person2#: I know that, Ma'am. But they would just raise the price of the units to cover their costs. Here in L. A. , installation is charged separately.\n#Person1#: Yes, I suppose I should get used to it. But I'm not really willing to spend more than 6000 dollars for this. We haven't even opened yet.\n#Person2#: I understand, Ma'am.\n#Person1#: And the other company that gave me a quote on this said they could do it for 4000 dollars.\n#Person2#: It's a question of quality, Ma'am. At that price, you would not get good equipment. I've been in this business for almost twenty years. I know what happens. If you don't get quality air conditioning now, you will just have to replace the system after two years.\n#Person1#: I will tell you what I can agree to. If you can quote me a price of 6000 dollars, installation included, I can accept.\n#Person2#: Well.\n#Person1#: You do seem like a better company than the other one. So I am willing to pay more than 4000 for you. But I won't pay more than 6000.\n#Person2#: Well, we don't usually do it, but. . . I believe we can accommodate you on this. We will do the installation for free. Because we appreciate your business.\n#Person1#: Good. I hope we can arrange the contract as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# buy seven air conditioning units and offers discount. #Person1# is surprised that the installation is not included in 6000 dollars. #Person1# compares #Person2#'s offer to another company's offer and #Person2# agrees to do the installation for free.","topic":" purchasing goods"}
{"fname":"train_3894","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Passport, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Ah, thank you. Please bring your luggage here for inspection.\n#Person2#: Ok. But is there anything wrong?\n#Person1#: It's just a regular inspection. Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles of champagne. Besides, I have two cameras, one is for my own use, and the other is a gift.\n#Person1#: Well, the cigarettes and the champagne are not in excess of the duty-free allowance. But according to our law, each passenger is allowed only one camera duty-free. You'll have to pay duty for the other one.\n#Person2#: Ok. Where shall I pay duty for it?\n#Person1#: Please wait a minute. I'll make out the duty memo. . . Here you are. Take this and pay to the woman over there.\n#Person2#: I've paid for it. Here's the receipt.\n#Person1#: Very well. I hope you'll enjoy your stay in America.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# is doing a regular inspection for #Person2#'s luggage. #Person1# asks #Person2# to declare and pay for the other camera because it is in excess of the duty-free allowance in America.","topic":"customs inspection"}
{"fname":"train_3895","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a park in the city?\n#Person2#: Yes, there is a lake in the park. It is very beautiful.\n#Person1#: That's great. We can go boating on the lake in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: It's a good idea. But I am afraid it's too cold. It is very windy on the lake.\n#Person1#: Then we can take a walk and enjoy the scenery in the park.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# go boating on a lake but #Person2# thinks that it is cold and windy. Then #Person1# suggests taking a walk.","topic":"discuss entertainment"}
{"fname":"train_3896","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve finished making the birthday cake and I'Ve put all the things on the table. Did you find the party hats?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did. I'Ve put one on the table for each child. I put up the big ' happy birthday ' sign too.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Do you think we have enough for the kids to eat and drink?\n#Person1#: I'm sure of that. There's enough food here to feed an army!\n#Person2#: That birthday cake looks wonderful, but you haven't put any candles on it yet.\n#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I'Ve prepared some party games for the children too.\n#Person2#: I'Ve brought a tape with lots of children's songs on it.\n#Person1#: Hopefully, that will keep everyone happy.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have prepared enough food for Billy's birthday party. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to put candles and they have both prepared games for children.","topic":"preparing a party"}
{"fname":"train_3897","dialogue":"#Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?\n#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.\n#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!\n#Person2#: Well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.\n#Person1#: Were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?\n#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.\n#Person1#: Did your husband's family get to meet your family?\n#Person2#: My husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed that the wedding party should be less about money and more about family.\n#Person1#: That makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?\n#Person2#: We waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.\n#Person1#: You really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?\n#Person2#: Not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly!","summary":"#Person1# asks Abigail about Abigail's wedding ceremony. Abigail talks about the organization of three parties in different countries, and the plans of going on a honeymoon. #Person1# is surprised by Aibigail's wedding schedule.","topic":"wedding schedule"}
{"fname":"train_3898","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Nancy.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you, I'am Simon. I don't think I'Ve seen you around before.\n#Person1#: No, I just started working here at IBM, I am in the sale department.\n#Person2#: What do you do there?\n#Person1#: I main market research, and you?\n#Person2#: I'Ve beaning worked IBM for years. I am vested personnel file system, He is the after sale servise director. he such a nice boss, I like working for him.\n#Person1#: Really? I don't believe I would met him, is he here now?\n#Person2#: Yes, That's him over there - the taller, handsome one. Would you let me introduce you?\n#Person1#: Thanks, that's would be lovely. You'r right, he is kind and nice looking.","summary":"Nancy and Simon introduce themselves to each other. Nancy would like Simon to introduce her to his boss.","topic":"workplace self-introduction"}
{"fname":"train_3899","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you watch the Premiership last night?\n#Person2#: Yes, I watched United play Chelsea. What a fierce battle! allay were engaged in intensive pressing and tackling in midfield. Well, it was not like a normal English League match.\n#Person1#: No, it wasn't. Rather, it looked like a Bundesliga match, where physical contact is so frequent. English League teams are apt to pass the midfield quickly with long passes. It seems to me English soccer players are very gentlemanly. As Diego Maradona spoke teasingly, they often knew only chasing hard after the ball, but forgot to steal it.\n#Person2#: Haha. That's probably why slide tackle and fouls are less common, and offsides more frequent in English League matches than those on the Continent. And the ball is often kept flying overhead, drawing beautiful curves in the sky. Such games are quite pleasing to the eye.\n#Person1#: Which team do you back then?\n#Person2#: I'm a firm United supporter. I like their playing style. The Reds always have several excellent wing-backs, Like Riggs, Peckham and Gary Neville. They often make wonderful crosses when they assist in attacking.\n#Person1#: But the Reds keep a weak midfield. I think Juventas of Italian Series A have always maintained a very formidable midfield. It is the main source of its strength.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the Premiership and different playing styles of teams. #Person2# is a firm supporter of United for its playing style while #Person1# supports Juventas of Italian Series A for its strong midfield.","topic":"football discussion"}
{"fname":"train_3900","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a boyfriend?\n#Person2#: Yes. Why?\n#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl 3 weeks ago and we have so much in common.\n#Person2#: So?\n#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her.\n#Person2#: You are attracted to her. That sounds great, but how do you know that it is a crush or it's real love?\n#Person1#: Then what's the difference between having a crush and falling in love?\n#Person2#: That's a big question. Well, if you are in love, maybe you'll take every opportunity to talk to her or telephone her for no reason at all.\n#Person1#: That's what I did.\n#Person2#: And you think about her all the time?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: And maybe you suddenly have new interests. I mean you suddenly begin to do things you used to avoid, ie. You used to sleep in every morning, but because she jogs every morning, then you begin to like jogging.\n#Person1#: That's it. She likes dogs so much now, and I begin to love dogs.\n#Person2#: Oh, congratulations! Sounds like you'Ve found your soul mate.\n#Person1#: Thanks. But I know falling in love is one thing, while staying in love is another.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that's right. If you find this person is more and more important to you and you can totally trust her, then you can stay in love.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Falling in love is so good!\n#Person2#: While staying in love is even better.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# may fall in love with a girl. #Person2# asks #Person1# about #Person1#'s feelings to the girl and thinks #Person1# is in love instead of a crush. #Person1# thinks that falling in love is great, and #Person2# thinks that staying in love in better.","topic":"topic of love"}
{"fname":"train_3901","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to make a reservation for tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry but we are fully booked.\n#Person1#: Well, how about 4th?\n#Person2#: That's fine, but we have only a single room, is that OK?\n#Person1#: Yes. Please help me reserve it.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# reserve a single room on the 4th.","topic":"\nhotel room booking"}
{"fname":"train_3902","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me the best way to see the city?\n#Person2#: Sure, I advise the sightseeing buses.\n#Person1#: Travel by the buses? That sounds interesting.\n#Person2#: Yes of course. You can see the whole city on the bus. It's cheap as well as efficient.\n#Person1#: Oh, there comes the bus.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# that the best way to see the city is taking a sightseeing bus.","topic":"advice for visiting"}
{"fname":"train_3903","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes. My name is Charles.\n#Person1#: I see. We have a window table reserved for you.\n#Person2#: It's very kind of you.\n#Person1#: Would you like to order now or wait for a while?\n#Person2#: Bring me the menu, please.","summary":"Charles has a table reservation. #Person1# helps Charles order food.","topic":"dining at restaurants"}
{"fname":"train_3904","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's going on?\n#Person2#: Nothing really. How about you?\n#Person1#: A lot, like the party I'm having on Friday.\n#Person2#: Well, that's cool.\n#Person1#: Will you be able to make it?\n#Person2#: I'm busy this Friday. I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: What do you have to do?\n#Person2#: I'm having dinner with my family\n#Person1#: Maybe you can come next time.\n#Person2#: I'll make sure and come to your next party.\n#Person1#: I'll look for you at my next party.\n#Person2#: I'll be there.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s party, but #Person2# will not go because of family dinner.","topic":"party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3905","dialogue":"#Person1#: With tomorrow being Labor Day and all, I think it would be a nice gesture to let all the members of laboring staff leave work an hour early. What do you say?\n#Person2#: What! That sounds perfectly ridiculous! Labour Day is a holiday for everyone, not just laboring staff. . . and we get a whole day off tomorrow anyway, so what's the point of an extra hour tonight?\n#Person1#: Well, we all get Labour Day off as a holiday, the real purpose of the holiday is to remember all the people who do manual or other hard labor. It's to celebrate those who work doing what other people might not be willing to do. I think we ought to do something in honor of the common worker.\n#Person2#: So if we did allow the laboring force to go home early, how many people are we talking about?\n#Person1#: In our company, the laborial force makes up 60 % of our workers. We'd just be letting slightly over half the folks out a little early.","summary":"#Person1# suggests letting all the laboring staff members leave work an hour early before Labor Day. #Person2# cannot understand the reason, so #Person1# explains to #Person2# the main purpose of Labor Day.","topic":"business conversation"}
{"fname":"train_3906","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there other chores for us to do?\n#Person2#: We also have to vacuum the house.\n#Person1#: You used to do this by yourself?\n#Person2#: You'd better believe it.\n#Person1#: I'll do the second floor and you do the first floor.\n#Person2#: No. You're going to do the entire house.\n#Person1#: What about you?\n#Person2#: I'm going to mow the lawn.","summary":"#Person2# asks and #Person1# to vacuum the entire house and #Person2# will mow the lawn.","topic":"doing chores"}
{"fname":"train_3907","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which movie is your favorite to watch?\n#Person2#: I have to say, my favorite movie is Superbad.\n#Person1#: Is that right? Why?\n#Person2#: Honestly, it is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time.\n#Person1#: You're right. That movie is hilarious.\n#Person2#: I didn't think you saw that movie.\n#Person1#: I went to see it the day it came out.\n#Person2#: I was laughing through the whole movie.\n#Person1#: I couldn't help laughing, either.\n#Person2#: Same here.\n#Person1#: I bought the movie. Would you like to come to my house and watch it?\n#Person2#: Of course.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# could not stop laughing while watching #Person2#'s favorite movie. #Person1# invites #Person2# to watch it at #Person1#'s house.","topic":"favorite movie"}
{"fname":"train_3908","dialogue":"#Person1#: To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company?\n#Person2#: First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record. Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business.\n#Person1#: Now you are with Quandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there?\n#Person2#: I'm in charge of marketing activities in South-East Asia, for example, organizing trade conferences and arranging exhibitions.\n#Person1#: Do you have any questions about the job?\n#Person2#: Yes. Are there chances for employees to be transferred to overseas branches of the company?\n#Person1#: Certainly. This is an international company, and there're good chances for you to work overseas.\n#Person2#: That would be good.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s interest in working for #Person1#'s company and #Person2#'s cheif responsibility at Quandong Company. #Person1# assures #Person2# that there are good chances to work overseas in #Person1#'s company.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3909","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, you know how to drive, right?\n#Person2#: I'm pretty good.\n#Person1#: Do you think you can teach me?\n#Person2#: Did you get your learner's permit yet?\n#Person1#: I have it already.\n#Person2#: Do you have any experience driving a car?\n#Person1#: I've only done it once.\n#Person2#: Do you know all the controls in the car?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am aware of them.\n#Person2#: When do you want to start learning how to drive?\n#Person1#: Whenever you have time.\n#Person2#: We can do it tomorrow ; just call me.","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to teach #Person1# driving. #Person2# agrees after knowing #Person1#'s former experience in driving a car.","topic":"teach driving"}
{"fname":"train_3910","dialogue":"#Person1#: This looks like a nice restaurant.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it is. I come here all the time.\n#Person1#: Let's sit over there.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Can you pass me a menu please.\n#Person2#: Sure. What are you going to have to drink?\n#Person1#: I'm going to have a glass of beer. How about you?\n#Person2#: I think I'll have a glass of wine.\n#Person1#: Do you want to order an appetizer first?\n#Person2#: Not really, maybe we can just order some bread.\n#Person1#: OK. What are you going to have to eat?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I haven't decided yet. Can you recommend something?\n#Person1#: Sure, I've had the steak and the lobster before. They're both very good.\n#Person2#: I think I'll have the lobster. What are you going to have?\n#Person1#: I'm not that hungry. I think I'm just going to have a salad.\n#Person2#: I'm gonna go to the bathroom. When the waitress comes back, will you order for me?\n#Person1#: Sure. No problem.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are in a nice restaurant. #Person1# makes recommendations to #Person2#. #Person2# will have the lobster and #Person1# will just have the salad.","topic":"dining at restaurants"}
{"fname":"train_3911","dialogue":"#Person1#: My doctor says that I need a blood test.\n#Person2#: I can help you with that. Just have a seat and roll up your left sleeve.\n#Person1#: What are you taking my blood for?\n#Person2#: Your doctor has requested a check of your white blood count.\n#Person1#: What information does that give him?\n#Person2#: If your white blood cell count is off, it could signal an infection somewhere in your body.\n#Person1#: Is a blood test painful?\n#Person2#: I am putting a tourniquet on your arm to plump up the vein. It will only feel like a little pin prick.\n#Person1#: Oh, my God, that hurts!\n#Person2#: That was it! Thank you for coming in today.","summary":"#Person1# needs to do a blood test and #Person2# helps take #Person1#'s blood to check #Person1#'s white blood count. #Person1# thinks it hurts to take blood.","topic":"hospital inspection"}
{"fname":"train_3912","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, we would like to take a tour to L. A.\n#Person1#: Well, that's really a big city. How long do your vacations last?\n#Person2#: 2 weeks. Can I have a brochure of the sightseeing tours?\n#Person1#: Here you are. Take your time.","summary":"#Person2# plans to take a tour to L.A. and #Person1# gives #Person2# a sightseeing brochure.","topic":"tourist information"}
{"fname":"train_3913","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mmm. . . it is delicious.\n#Person2#: Oh, do you really like it?\n#Person1#: Yes. It's superb.\n#Person2#: Well, it's kind of you to say so.\n#Person1#: In fact, could I ask you for the recipe?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's really very easy. First, mix together an egg, two teaspoons of salt, and two pounds of ground beef. Then, add two ounces of milk. Are you with me?\n#Person1#: Yes, I've got it.\n#Person2#: OK. Next, put the mixture into a baking pan and bake it forty-five minutes at 360 degrees.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute. I didn't catch you there. Could you repeat that?\n#Person2#: Sure. Bake it forty-five minutes at 360 degrees.\n#Person1#: Now, I've got it. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for a recipe and #Person2# tells #Person1# about the ingredients and procedures.","topic":"cooking"}
{"fname":"train_3914","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jacob, are you interested in helping me out and going on a blind date with a friend of mine?\n#Person2#: That depends. What does she look like?\n#Person1#: Well, she's got a beautiful face and long curly red hair.\n#Person2#: How tall is she?\n#Person1#: She's fairly tall, maybe 2 inches taller than me.\n#Person2#: Is she chubby?\n#Person1#: Not at all. She's actually very athletic.\n#Person2#: It sounds like she's pretty good-looking. Does she wear glasses?\n#Person1#: No, but she does wear contact lenses.\n#Person2#: How's her skin?\n#Person1#: She's got a gorgeous complexion with a few freckles on her nose.\n#Person2#: Does she have any piercings or tattoos?\n#Person1#: I think she has her ears pierced and she definitely has a few tattoos\n#Person2#: What's the tattoo on her foot like?\n#Person1#: It's a butterfly - everyone in her family has one.\n#Person2#: Even her mom?\n#Person1#: Yes, even her mom.\n#Person2#: What's her personality like?\n#Person1#: She's a lot like me.\n#Person2#: So there is something wrong with her! It was beginning to sound like she was too good to be true!","summary":"#Person1# asks Jacob to help #Person1# go on a blind date. Jacob asks #Person1# for more information about the girl and Jacob thinks the girl is too good to be true.","topic":"before blind date"}
{"fname":"train_3915","dialogue":"#Person1#: Amy, so, how are you doing?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Sam. School is so crazy these days, and when I'm not at school, I'm at work.\n#Person1#: Hey, listen. I'm getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of other friends are going to join us. And we're going out to eat and then watch a movie. Why not come with us?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I have to study for a test tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Ah, come on. We're planning on having dinner around 6:30 and then seeing a movie at 7:30. We should be home by 10:30...11:30 at the latest.\n#Person2#: I... I don't think I'd better. I haven't been feeling well lately.\n#Person1#: Yeah, because you study too much. Well, we'll have a fun time. And it's Sara's birthday, too. And we're throwing her a small birthday party after the movie. Come on. Best friends always stick together.\n#Person2#: Oh. Okay.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll pick you up about 6:00.\n#Person2#: Okay. See you then, but I have to be back by 10:30.\n#Person1#: Ah, 10:30... Midnight. It's all the same. See you at 6:00.","summary":"Sam invites Amy to eat and watch a movie with some friends but Amy has to study for a test. Sam persuades Amy to join because it's Sara's birthday.","topic":"party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_3916","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe you got such great seats to this baseball game!\n#Person2#: I'm glad you like them.\n#Person1#: We are right by home plate. I can see everything perfectly.\n#Person2#: I almost got seats by first base, but I thought you would like these more.","summary":"#Person1# is surprised that #Person2# got seats by home plate.","topic":"baseball game"}
{"fname":"train_3917","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry I haven't, Mrs. Smith. I've already finished the exercises, but I can't find my exercise book anywhere now.\n#Person2#: Really? I don't understand why you are always forgetting to hand in your exercise book. You are lying.\n#Person1#: Mrs. Smith, I'm not lying this time.\n#Person2#: I'm really angry with you. If you don't tell me the truth, I'll have to call your parents after class.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry my parents have gone to Beijing. They'll be back in half a month.\n#Person2#: I don't believe you. It was yesterday that I saw your parents in the supermarket. You're very clever, but you never spend your time doing your math exercises. Sit down, please. Let's get down to business.","summary":"Mrs. Smith thinks that #Person1# is lying for not handing in the exercises and #Person1# claims that #Person1#'s parents are in Beijing. Mrs. Smith does not believe it.","topic":"teacher-student conversation"}
{"fname":"train_3918","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what, Mom. I got it.\n#Person2#: Great. That's super.\n#Person3#: What's going on? So, what did you get me?\n#Person1#: Nothing. I got my driver's license. Okay. Bye.\n#Person3#: Wait, wait, wait. Where are you going?\n#Person1#: Mom said I could take the car to school this morning, and ...\n#Person3#: Hold on here. I've prepared a few rules regarding the use of the motor vehicles in this house.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person3#: Let me get my notes here.\n#Person1#: Dad! That looks like a book? Mom, Dad's being mean to me.\n#Person3#: Okay, let me get my reading glasses here. Okay, here we are. Rule number one: No driving with friends for the first six months.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person3#: Teenagers often lack the judgment to drive responsibly, especially when several teenagers are involved. I mean they speed, they joyride, they cruise around town way past midnight.\n#Person1#: But that's not me! Do I really need this lecture? This is such a drag!\n#Person3#: Furthermore, who really needs a car when a pair of shoes will work? I mean, life was different when I was your age. In fact, I used to walk to school ...\n#Person1#: Yeah, yeah. I know. Both ways uphill in ten feet of snow. I've heard this story many times.\n#Person3#: Yeah. Oh, where were we? Oh yes. Rule number two: You always must wear your seat belt and obey the rules of the road.\n#Person1#: Duh. I wasn't born yesterday.\n#Person3#: Okay, rule number three: You can't drive long distances at night because you might get drowsy and drive off the road. But driving to the movie theater is fine.\n#Person1#: But the movie theater is right across the street from our house.\n#Person3#: Exactly, so you can just park in the driveway and walk there.\n#Person1#: Mom! Dad's being unreasonable.\n#Person3#: And rule number four: You should never use a cell phone while driving. That could cause an accident.\n#Person1#: But YOU do.\n#Person3#: That's different.\n#Person1#: How's it different? You even need my help to turn your cell phone on.\n#Person3#: And rule number five: Remember that I love you, and I'm just a protective father who wants his daughter to always be safe.\n#Person1#: Does that mean I can take the car now?\n#Person3#: Well, I don't know.\n#Person1#: Please dad, please. You're the best dad in the whole wide world.\n#Person3#: That's not what you said earlier.\n#Person1#: Hey, having the car keys in my hands changes my whole perspective on life.\n#Person3#: Well, okay. I guess if I'm considered the best dad in the world for five minutes, then I'll accept that.\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person3#: Okay, but drive carefully and don't forget to fill up the car with gas before you come home. [Bye. Love ya guys.] Okay. Hon, do you think I did the right thing?\n#Person2#: Yeah. She has to grow up sometime.","summary":"The daughter gets the driving license and her mom allows her to drive to school. Her dad has prepared five rules of driving to obey, including not driving with friends for the first six months, wearing seat belt and obey the rules of the road, not driving long distance at night and not using cell phone while driving. Her dad loves her and is just being protective.","topic":"driving rules"}
{"fname":"train_3919","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please tell me why you want to work in our kindergarten? You know kids are sometimes so tiresome.\n#Person2#: I love children. I can sing to them and teach them how to dance.\n#Person1#: Then have you worked in a kindergarten before?\n#Person2#: No, but I used to take care of children during summer and winter holidays.\n#Person1#: I see. By the way, do you want to work part-time or full-time?\n#Person2#: I'd prefer part-time.\n#Person1#: When can you work?\n#Person2#: I'm free every afternoon. So I can work about 20 hours a week.\n#Person1#: OK, Jean, you're hired. You can work here from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., four days a week, except Friday, Saturday and Sunday.","summary":"#Person1# asks Jean the reason why she wants to work in kindergarten, her previous working experience and preference of part-time or full-time. Then #Person1# hires her as a part-time teacher.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_3920","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, what will we have for dinner?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...\n#Person1#: Oh, no. We've had such things since Mom's gone.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?\n#Person1#: I'd like to go to McDonald's this time.\n#Person2#: OK then. You'll drive, will you?\n#Person1#: No, I'm a bit tired today. You do that, please.\n#Person2#: OK, OK. I always do things like that ... Ah, here we are.\n#Person1#: Dad, what do you want to have? I'd like a hamburger.\n#Person2#: Hamburger, salad, coke and apple pie. Is that all right for you, Tom?\n#Person1#: Right, and fetch me an ice-cream, too. I'll go and find the seats.\n#Person2#: And I'll get some vegetable for myself, and a coffee... Oh, I'm afraid we'll have to do some packing.","summary":"Tom tells his father that he likes to have McDonald instead of the food his father cooks for dinner. Tom finds the seats and his father orders food.","topic":"eating out"}
{"fname":"train_3921","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going for your holiday this year, Jane?\n#Person2#: Florida.\n#Person1#: Great! How long are you going to stay there?\n#Person2#: One week. Just for Christmas time.\n#Person1#: Have you got any friends there?\n#Person2#: No. I have always wanted to go, but I've been too busy. Now I've got a week's holiday, and I can enjoy Christmas special prices. My dream will come true.\n#Person1#: Lovely! I guess you will certainly go to Disneyland.\n#Person2#: You are right. You have been there, haven't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, but just a couple of days.\n#Person2#: Tell me something about it, will you?\n#Person1#: There are so many things to see in the park. It has several main sections. They are named Main Street, Frontier Land, Fantasy Land, Tomorrow Land and Adventure Land. The park is often called a 'Magic Kingdom'.\n#Person2#: It must be an unforgettable experience for you.\n#Person1#: That's true, especially the Magic Mountain and Fantasy Land. I'm sure you'll enjoy your visit too.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I believe so.","summary":"Jean tells #Person1# that she will go to Florida and Disneyland for Christmas time. #Person1# introduces Disneyland's sections to Jean and hopes she will enjoy the visit.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_3922","dialogue":"#Person1#: We want to take a train to New York.\n#Person2#: Regular or express train?\n#Person1#: How much time would I save if we took the express?\n#Person2#: About one hour. The next express train arrives in New York at 3:15.\n#Person1#: And how much more do I have to pay for the express?\n#Person2#: First class is 24 dollars more, and second class is 15 dollars more.\n#Person1#: As long as we can arrive one hour earlier, I don't mind paying a little extra. Then give me one second class ticket on the express, please.\n#Person2#: OK, one second class ticket. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# buys one second-class ticket on the express train to New York with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"buying tickets"}
{"fname":"train_3923","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Is that reception?\n#Person2#: Yes, madam.\n#Person1#: This is Mrs. Bates, Room 504. I sent some clothes to the laundry this morning. But they are not back yet. You see, we are leaving early tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: Just a moment, madam. I'll put you through to the housekeeper.","summary":"Mrs. Bates calls the reception to ask about her clothes at the laundry. #Person2# puts her through to the housekeeper.","topic":"hotel room call"}
{"fname":"train_3924","dialogue":"#Person1#: Take me to this address, please. \n#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. Here we are. \n#Person1#: How much do I owe you, sir? \n#Person2#: 30 dollars, Ma'am. \n#Person1#: Are you kidding? The meter says 15 dollars, doesn't it? \n#Person2#: Yes, but we need some extra charge and some tip too. \n#Person1#: I don't get it. I'll go and have our doorman talk to you then. \n#Person2#: Ok, Ma'am. Calm down, 15 dollars will do. ","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to pay 30 dollars and #Person1# is surprised because the meter says 15 dollars.","topic":"taking public transport"}
{"fname":"train_3925","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of the novel you just finished reading? \n#Person2#: I like it a lot. It has a very funny beginning, I think. It attracts your attention the moment you begin reading it. \n#Person1#: What do you like best about it? \n#Person2#: I like the plot. It's so full of twists and turns. I also like the main character. She is so humorous and smart. \n#Person1#: What do you think of the ending? \n#Person2#: The ending is a bit weak. It's so abrupt, like those of most other detective stories. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s feelings about the novel. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes the novel's beginning, plot, and the main character but not the ending.","topic":"talking about novels"}
{"fname":"train_3926","dialogue":"#Person1#: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up. \n#Person2#: How high did the price go? \n#Person1#: I don't know. I dropped out at $250. \n#Person2#: You didn't watch the end of the auction? \n#Person1#: No. It wasn't the super bargain I thought it was. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the price of the auction kept going and #Person1# dropped out because it was not a super bargain.","topic":"talking about auction"}
{"fname":"train_3927","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's 'pi'? \n#Person2#: That's the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, I think. \n#Person1#: I see. What is that ratio exactly? \n#Person2#: It's approximately 3. 14, but the number continues forever. What's the diameter of your circle? \n#Person1#: It's 10 centimeters, so the circumference should be 31. 4 centimeters. \n#Person2#: Ok. My next problem is to convert 10000 british pounds into us dollars. What's the exchange rate at the moment? \n#Person1#: According to the newspaper, the exchange rate is 1. 85 dollars to the pound. \n#Person2#: That means that 10. 000 pounds will buy me 18. 500 dollars. \n#Person1#: What's the next question. \n#Person2#: Fractions. What's a quarter and an eighth? That's three-eights. Easy. The next question is 'what are prime numbers? '. \n#Person1#: I can help you there. Those are numbers that cannot be created by multiplying two whole numbers, apart from the number itself and 1, together. \n#Person2#: So, 1, 2 and 3 are prime numbers, but 4 isn't because 2*2=4. \n#Person1#: Exactly. Anything else? \n#Person2#: How many seconds in an hour? 60 seconds multiplied by 60 minutes equals 3600 seconds altogether. \n#Person1#: You'll be a mathematician one day. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what is pi, the exchange rate of converting 10000 british pounds into us dollar, what are prime numbers and how many seconds in an hour. #Person2# helped #Person1#with these math questions.","topic":"question and answer"}
{"fname":"train_3928","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, no. This can't be happening.\n#Person2#: I wonder what's going on.\n#Person1#: I'm going to ring the alarm. I told them weeks ago to check it. I would have been better off taking the stairs.\n#Person2#: Do you mean this has happened before?\n#Person1#: Yeah, it was a few weeks ago but I wasn't in here. Oh, if I'm in here a long time I don't know what I'm going to do.\n#Person2#: Well, for crying out loud. Don't lose your head. Calm down.\n#Person1#: You know I knocked myself out to be on time for an appointment. And now look.\n#Person2#: Complaining isn't going to help.\n#Person1#: How can you be so calm? Has this ever happened to you?\n#Person2#: No. This is my first time but why should I panic? What good would it do? I'd rather pass the time in here pleasantly.\n#Person1#: How can that be possible?\n#Person2#: Well, we could use our phones to listen to music, read e-books or, hey, why don't you just sit down and tell me about yourself?\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# that there are some problems with the elevator and doesn't know what to do here. #Person2# advises #Person1# to calm down and pass the time pleasantly.","topic":"elevator problems"}
{"fname":"train_3929","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi, I would like to rent a car.\n#Person1#: Sure, did you make a reservation?\n#Person2#: No, I decided to rent one when I got off the plane just now. Is that OK?\n#Person1#: Of course. I was just checking. So how many days do you need the car for?\n#Person2#: Can I just do 4 days for now and make the rent longer through a phone call later?\n#Person1#: In that case, I suggest you go for 7 days, which will give you a 20% discount. And if you choose to return the car after 5 days, you can get the rest of your money back.\n#Person2#: OK, I will do that. Can I return the car at the train station?\n#Person1#: Yes, you can.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rent a car without a reservation, and #Person2# suggests #Person1# rent a car for 7 days with a discount.","topic":"renting a car"}
{"fname":"train_3930","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are some of the good things about being a teenager?\n#Person2#: Well, you don't have to go out to work for a start. Another thing is, we don't have to do the housework, which is really boring.\n#Person1#: What are the bad things?\n#Person2#: The problem is that you never have enough money. We get some money from our parents but it's never enough. You aren't allowed to buy what you want.\n#Person1#: What do you think it's like being an adult?\n#Person2#: Well, adults have to look after their family. They have responsibilities. I feel more sorry for my mom. She's always rushing around and she has to go to work as well. She doesn't have to work on Thursdays and Fridays. But she has loads of different things to do in a day like shopping, uh, cooking, taking me to swimming.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about good and bad things about being a teenager. Then #Person1# asks #Person2#'s ideas of being an adult and #Person2# answers with the example of #Person2#'s mom's responsibilities.","topic":"talking about life"}
{"fname":"train_3931","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you just got back from Brazil. Did you enjoy yourself?\n#Person2#: Yes, I had a wonderful time.\n#Person1#: Really? Well, speaking of time, actually, I had a time problem here in the US. I was invited to my professor's house. He said to come at 7:00. I arrived at about 7:10 but I guess it was a little early.\n#Person2#: Why? What did your professor say?\n#Person1#: He didn't say anything. He was still in the shower. His wife opened the door.\n#Person2#: So they were still getting ready? Well, Americans usually show up at a party about 20 or 30 minutes late. But you weren't too early.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has a time problem in the US because Americans usually show up about 20 or 30 minutes later than the appointed time.","topic":"different time sense"}
{"fname":"train_3932","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm on the beach to talk to Mel Flynn, an Australian teenager who spends most of her free time underwater. Hello, Mel.\n#Person2#: Hi.\n#Person1#: How did you become interested in diving?\n#Person2#: I grew up near the beach and I liked watching little fish. My parents say they knew I'd work with fish when I got older. They're both biologists, but more interested in land animals. When I was old enough, I asked if I could go diving. So I could take a closer look at all the amazing things living underwater.\n#Person1#: When did you start to dive?\n#Person2#: I learned to swim when I was 3, but I had to wait 7 years to dive. But even then we couldn't go deeper than 12 meters.\n#Person1#: Did you feel scared?\n#Person2#: Not really. The teacher told us which dangerous fish to avoid and as long as we left them alone, we wouldn't be in danger. And we were never too far from our dive boat.\n#Person1#: And what do you do now?\n#Person2#: I joined a group of teenagers who help scientist with their research. I like working with them. We're volunteers, but many of us are planning on becoming biologist on see animals in the future. I've learned so much already by watching the scientists at work.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Mel Flynn and Mel tells #Person1# that Mel is interested in diving and started diving at 10. Mel doesn't feel scared while diving and now helps with scientists' research work as a teenage volunteer.","topic":"interview people"}
{"fname":"train_3933","dialogue":"#Person1#: Uncle George, how long have you been a taxi driver?\n#Person2#: For nearly 10 years. I usually go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon, and get back home between 2:00 and 3:00 in the morning.\n#Person1#: You must be tired all the time. Oh, I heard you were questioned by the police last year, what happened?\n#Person2#: Well, it was really funny. It was a dark night. I took a woman home from a party. She had her little dog with her, she had left her keys at home by accident.\n#Person1#: That's terrible, did she ask you to get them for her?\n#Person2#: No, she climbed in through the window herself, while I took care of her dog in my car.\n#Person1#: Then, why did the police question you?\n#Person2#: I waited there for a long time, then I decided to climb into her home through the window, and find out what was going on, but someone called 911. The police came and questioned me.\n#Person1#: But where was the woman?\n#Person2#: Ha ha, she had fallen asleep after climbing in. Luckily, she woke up and explained everything to the police.","summary":"#Person1# asks Uncle George how long has he been a taxi driver, and Uncle George tells #Person1# about his funny story as a taxi driver that he was questioned by the police because of climbing into a passenger's home.","topic":"funny story"}
{"fname":"train_3934","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Misaki, you're from Japan, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Akita, the northern Japan.\n#Person1#: What is it like?\n#Person2#: There are a lot of mountains. And you can actually see colors changing on them in the fall.\n#Person1#: Sounds beautiful.\n#Person2#: Yeah, in my home, Yashima town, there are only 6,000 people. But there is an amazing waterfall which I consider to be the best in Japan, really tall and wide.\n#Person1#: Cool. So when is the last time you went home?\n#Person2#: 7 days ago. My parents still live there.","summary":"#Person1# asks about where Misaki is from and what is it like. Misaki speaks highly of her hometown.","topic":"talking about hometown"}
{"fname":"train_3935","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much is this piano, please?\n#Person2#: $1000.\n#Person1#: My god! That's a fortune!\n#Person2#: But you must realize that this is the most famous brand.\n#Person1#: But it's too dear for me.\n#Person2#: That's the best piano hit our store.\n#Person1#: I just want to get one for my daughter to learn how to play the piano.\n#Person2#: Then how about this one made in New York? It's priced at only $620.\n#Person1#: I hope its quality is guaranteed.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, madam. As ours is a well known store, our goods are always dependable.\n#Person1#: Can you make it any cheaper? It's the first time that I've visited your store.\n#Person2#: For the first time, I'll make it an even figure $600.\n#Person1#: Thank you. By the way, can you have it delivered?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course, madam. We will deliver it free of charge.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the price of pianos in #Person2#'s store. #Person1# bargains with #Person2# on a piano made in New York and #Person2# offers with a cheaper price and a free delivery.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_3936","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Kate. Long time no see.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Vera, Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Kate, I know you ' Ve been a stewardess for more than one year. And I ' ll have an interview on stewardess tomorrow. Can you tell me some etiquette about the interview?\n#Person2#: Of course. First you should do up your long hair and do make up but not too thick.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else I should pay attention to?\n#Person2#: Yes, when you attend the interview, you should pay attention to your manner, style of conversation and expression. You should keep smiling always, being polite when you talk with the interviewer. Don't move from time to time when you sit there. And you also should know how to use eye contact.\n#Person1#: Thank you, I've learned so much from you.\n#Person2#: That ' s all right. Hope you can do better tomorrow.","summary":"Vera will have an interview on stewardess tomorrow, so Kate tells her some etiquette about the interview, including the hairstyle, make-up, manner, style of conversation, and expression.","topic":"stewardess interview"}
{"fname":"train_3937","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, ma ' am. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I ' m looking for a sweater.\n#Person1#: What size are you looking for?\n#Person2#: Well, I ' m looking for size 10 but you don ' t have it.\n#Person1#: How about this one? I think it looks terrific on you.\n#Person2#: Yes, I like the color. Can I try it on?\n#Person1#: Sure. The fitting room is on your right.\n#Person2#: It fits well. I like it a lot. What do you think?\n#Person1#: You look pretty in red.\n#Person2#: Oh, it ' s my favorite. How much is it?\n#Person1#: $ 29.99.\n#Person2#: Okay. I ' ll take it. Thank you very much for your help.\n#Person1#: You ' re welcome.","summary":"#Person2# purchases a red sweater with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"purchase a sweater"}
{"fname":"train_3938","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Wang. I am glad to meet you here at the fair.\n#Person2#: Like wise. Take a seat, please. How about a cup of tea?\n#Person1#: Sure. Thank you. It seems your business is prosperous. There are many customers here.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's not too bad. Our sales are going up year after year. And we still have a large potential production capacity.\n#Person1#: Well, what do you think of choosing a commission representative or agent abroad to promote your sales?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. So far, we have several agents abroad.\n#Person1#: We are willing to be your agent in Thailand for hand-held tools. What do you think?\n#Person2#: That sounds good.\n#Person1#: Then, what's your usual commission rate for your agents?\n#Person2#: Usually, we give a commission of 4 % to our agents.\n#Person1#: 4 % is too low, I think. You see, we have a lot of work to do in sales promotion, such as advertising on radio or TV, printing booklets, leaflets, catalogues and so on. It all costs money, 4 % is not enough.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. We'll allow you a higher commission rate if your sales score a substantial increase.\n#Person1#: You mean to say a bonus given a good sale score.\n#Person2#: It sounds OK. Then how do you pay the commission?\n#Person1#: We may deduct the commission from the invoice value directly or remit it to you after payment.\n#Person2#: All right. If it's okay, we would like to sign an agency agreement with you immediately.\n#Person1#: Think it over. We hope to keep a good business relationship with you.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your help.","summary":"#Person1# meets Mr.Wang and offers to be his agent in Thailand for hand-held tools. Mr.Wang agrees after they discuss the commission rate and ways of payment. Mr.Wang would like to sign an agency agreement with #Person1#.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_3939","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim? Jim? ... What are you doing in the kitchen?\n#Person2#: Nothing, Mummy. I was hungry so I came here for some milk.\n#Person1#: Milk? I thought you didn't like milk.\n#Person2#: I don't, but I couldn't find anything to eat in the refrigerator.\n#Person1#: Nonsense. There's lots of food in the refrigerator... What's behind your back?\n#Person2#: Nothing.\n#Person1#: What are you hiding behind your back? Let me see.\n#Person2#: Promise that you won't get angry.\n#Person1#: OK, I promise. What is it?\n#Person2#: It's a kitty.\n#Person1#: Oh, Jim. I told you. No pets. It'll make a mess of this house.\n#Person2#: Please, Mummy. Everybody else in my class keeps a pet. Please, I'll take care of it. It's a good kitty. It'll not bring you any trouble.\n#Person1#: No way. It might belong to somebody else. You can't keep it here.\n#Person2#: Please, Mummy. I found it this afternoon by the garbage bin. It was starving and looking for something to eat. Please! You see, it's so cute and tame.\n#Person1#: All right. But you have to clean up everything it messes up.\n#Person2#: I will. Thank you, Mummy.","summary":"Jim lies to his mother that he's in the kitchen because he's hungry and looking for some milk, but his mother finds out he's looking for milk for a kitty. Jim begs his mother to keep it. His mother at first disagrees but finally gives in.","topic":"keep a kitty"}
{"fname":"train_3940","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person2#: It's broken. I just bought it yesterday, you know, it costs me $ 556.\n#Person1#: It sounds too bad. What will you do?\n#Person2#: Mike suggests me to return it.\n#Person1#: That's what I want to say.","summary":"#Person2# bought something yesterday and it's broken. Mike suggests #Person2# return it and #Person1# agrees.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3941","dialogue":"#Person1#: hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.\n#Person2#: yes, you sent them to New York, right?\n#Person1#: that's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.\n#Person2#: what did you in mind?\n#Person1#: well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too.\n#Person2#: we have plenty of postcards to choose from here. The same designs can be found on these posters.\n#Person1#: posters are difficult to travel with. I think I'll just buy the postcards. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made in Venice.\n#Person2#: yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you.\n#Person1#: how much do they cost?\n#Person2#: the prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at?\n#Person1#: yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle.\n#Person2#: here you go.\n#Person1#: I'll take it, I'd also like to buy some chocolate.\n#Person2#: are you looking for some homemade chocolate as a gift.\n#Person1#: yes, it's my girlfriend's birthday today and she loves chocolate.\n#Person2#: we've got plenty to choose from here.\n#Person1#: they look delicious. I think she'll be pleased.","summary":"#Person1# comes to the store where #Person1# bought some vases yesterday to buy some more souvenirs. With #Person2#'s help, #Person1# purchases some postcards, a green mask, and some chocolate for #Person1#'s girlfriend.","topic":"purchase of souvenirs"}
{"fname":"train_3942","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, dear! which dress should I choose? I can't make up my mind. Please help me.\n#Person2#: You know I don't know anything about fashion.\n#Person1#: Which dress do you like best?\n#Person2#: Well, they are both all right.\n#Person1#: Only all right?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I mean you look very nice in both of them.\n#Person1#: Mike, that's no help to me at all. I can't wear both of them at the same time. I want a decision.\n#Person2#: But after all, it is your decision, not mine.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. The green dress is very smart. but I can't be sure if it goes with a hat.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mike for advice about which dress to choose. Mike thinks both dresses are nice. #Person1# still hesitates.","topic":"dressing"}
{"fname":"train_3943","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to order new business cards.\n#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?\n#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough.\n#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please?\n#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.\n#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner.\n#Person1#: . . . Okay, that's it. Here's the form, and here's my old card to use as a model.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Your order will be ready seven days from now.\n#Person1#: I need it sooner. Let me have it in three days, okay?\n#Person2#: We can certainly give you faster turnaround, but it will cost you extra.","summary":"#Person1# orders 2,000 new business cards with #Person2# assistance. #Person1# wants them sooner. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will cost more.","topic":"order business cards"}
{"fname":"train_3944","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I've been told to come in and see someone about my L \/ C. I just had a message to come in and see someone called Kristy.\n#Person1#: I'm Kristy. Can I help?\n#Person2#: I received a letter asking me to come in and see you. I'm Mr. Simons from Dalton's Electrics.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. Hello Mr. Simons. I have some information about your L \/ C amendment. The negotiating bank has just informed us that the 3rd party does not wish to accept the amendment.\n#Person2#: Oh dear! Where should I go from here?\n#Person1#: I'd recommend going back to the 3rd party, personally this time, and discussing what exactly it is they aren't happy with. Hopefully you can reach some sort of agreement, which is viable for everyone.","summary":"Mr. Simons from Dalton's Electrics sees Kristy about his L \/ C amendment. Kristy tells him the 3rd party does not wish to accept the amendment. Kristy recommends him to go back to the 3rd party and discuss it.","topic":"L \/ C amendment"}
{"fname":"train_3945","dialogue":"#Person1#: Speaking of classical music, we should never forget about the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic.\n#Person2#: Of course not. People all over the world watch it on TV, or listen to it on the radio.\n#Person1#: Sure. It's one of the biggest classical music events. Have you ever been to the live show?\n#Person2#: Yes, I went to the New Year's Concert in 2010.\n#Person1#: Wow, you're so lucky. I saw it on TV. But it must be so different to be there in the concert hall.\n#Person2#: That's for sure. You know, I had the greatest time ever.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# like the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic. #Person2# went to the concert in 2010 while #Person1# only saw it on TV.","topic":"New Year's Concert"}
{"fname":"train_3946","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's your father?\n#Person2#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's turning point in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.\n#Person1#: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.\n#Person1#: So, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!\n#Person2#: How do you want to spend your old age?\n#Person1#: In the same way, probably.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s father retired and he wants to travel around the world. #Person2# probably wants to spend old age in the same way.","topic":"retired life"}
{"fname":"train_3947","dialogue":"#Person1#: One of my students told me she was very depressed today.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Her father is dying.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's very sad.\n#Person1#: Yeah, she's broken up about it, poor kid.\n#Person2#: What did you do?\n#Person1#: I talked to her for a while, but she's really depressed. So, I made an appointment with the school counselor for her.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. The counselor is a psychologist. He's better trained to handle these sorts of things.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's what I told her. I'm glad she's reaching out for help, instead of trying to deal with this on her own.\n#Person2#: Yeah, me too.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# one of #Person1#'s students was depressed because her father was dying. #Person1# made an appointment with the school counselor for her.","topic":"a student's problem"}
{"fname":"train_3948","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know that John isn't going to come back to our school?\n#Person2#: Really? Why?\n#Person1#: He had moved and held a party on July 1st.\n#Person2#: It's a pity that I was traveling around Europe at that time.\n#Person1#: Even he's not coming back to school anymore, you still can call him and meet him on weekends.\n#Person2#: You're right! I will call him this weekend and meet him.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# John had moved and won't come back to their school. #Person2# missed his goodbye party but will call John this weekend and meet him.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3949","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hectic. It's always hectic. But how was your windsurfing?\n#Person2#: I tried it for a half-hour. It was interesting, but. . . well. . . I couldn't really do it.\n#Person1#: See? I told you. It's very hard.\n#Person2#: I couldn't even stand on it and hold the sail. I probably fell down fifty times.\n#Person1#: Fifty times?\n#Person2#: Yes, it was really stupid.\n#Person1#: And how much did it cost to rent it?\n#Person2#: It was fifty dollars for a half-hour.\n#Person1#: Well, that's not too bad then.\n#Person2#: What do you mean? It's expensive!\n#Person1#: Yes, but you have to calculate a little. You paid fifty dollars and you fell down fifty times. So you only spent one dollar per fall. That's cheap.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# fell down fifty times when practicing windsurfing and the rent was fifty dollars for a half-hour. #Person1# thinks it's worth the rent.","topic":"windsurfing"}
{"fname":"train_3950","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to check in.\n#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes, my name is Carol Tiang. That's spelled J - I - A - N - G.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Ma'am. I can't find anything under that name. Do you have your confirmation number?\n#Person2#: No, I don't have it with me. But I know I have a reservation. My husband made it for me last month.\n#Person1#: Well, let me look again. How do you spell your first name, Ma'am?\n#Person2#: C - A - R - O - L. Carol.\n#Person1#: I don't find a Carol in the computer for today. I have a Carol Larson here. But that reservation is for next Monday.\n#Person2#: No, that's not me. My name is Tiang, not Larson. My husband reserved for me.\n#Person1#: Are you sure he used your name, Ma'am? Maybe he reserved under his name.\n#Person2#: His name is Lin, L - I - N.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I have nothing here.\n#Person2#: Miss, I know he made this reservation for me.","summary":"Carol Tiang wants to check in and tells #Person1# her husband Lin reserved a room for her. #Person1# tries several times but doesn't find a Carol or a Lin in the computer.","topic":"check"}
{"fname":"train_3951","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who was the best teacher that you ever had?\n#Person2#: That would have to be Miss Baymler, my fourth grade teacher.\n#Person1#: What was she like?\n#Person2#: She was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and yet strict, too. I really learned a lot from her.\n#Person1#: What kind of things did you learn?\n#Person2#: She taught us that you can do anything that you want to do.\n#Person1#: Anything? Do you really believe that we can do anything?\n#Person2#: If you really want to do something and you work hard at it, I believe you can do it.\n#Person1#: You said she was strict. Did she have a lot of rules?\n#Person2#: She had some rules that helped us to feel comfortable. For example, the students had to treat each other with respect, or they would be disciplined.\n#Person1#: I see. She sounds like she really cared about her students.\n#Person2#: Yes. She treated us all fairly. She don't have any teacher's pets.\n#Person1#: Really? Doesn't every teacher have a teacher's pet?\n#Person2#: Well. To be honest, I usually sucked up to teachers because I wanted them to give me good grades. However, Miss Baymler didn't treat me any differently. She really didn't have any teacher's pets.\n#Person1#: Do you know what she is doing now?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I do. After she taught our class, she got married and moved to another city. Then, she started writing children's book.\n#Person1#: Have you ever read one of the books?\n#Person2#: Of course! Both children and adults enjoy her books.\n#Person1#: Why don't you recommend one to me?\n#Person2#: ok! I'll bring one to you next time.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the best teacher #Person2# ever had is Miss Baymler. #Person2# describes what she was like, how she taught students, and tells #Person1# Miss Baymler is now writing children's books. #Person2#'ll bring one to #Person1# next time.","topic":"the best teacher"}
{"fname":"train_3952","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a problem with my credit card.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: There is a charge on my card that I didn't make.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me what the charge was?\n#Person1#: It's for a purse that cost $ 350.\n#Person2#: Are you positive that you didn't buy the purse?\n#Person1#: I can't even afford a purse that expensive.\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry. When was this purchase made?\n#Person1#: I was at work, but the purchase was made at 3\n#Person2#: We're going to investigate this claim.\n#Person1#: OK. Do I have to pay for this charge?\n#Person2#: You won't have to pay for anything.","summary":"#Person1# claims that there's a charge on #Person1#'s card that #Person1# didn't make. #Person2# asks about the details and will investigate.","topic":"credit card"}
{"fname":"train_3953","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't we get ourselves a new car? The old one's falling apart.\n#Person2#: What a good idea!\n#Person1#: What kind shall we get?\n#Person2#: We could go to more places this time, if you liked.\n#Person1#: Yes, fine.\n#Person2#: When shall we go and look?\n#Person1#: Why not sometime next week?\n#Person2#: No, let's go on Saturday.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: Where shall we go?\n#Person1#: There's a car dealer down the road. How about going there?\n#Person2#: No, I don't like that place. Why don't we try the garage Martin recommended?\n#Person1#: Fine, We'll do that.","summary":"#Person1# suggests getting a new car. #Person2# agrees. They decide to try the garage Martin recommended on Saturday.","topic":"get a new car"}
{"fname":"train_3954","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do I have to deposit my handbag at the checkroom?\n#Person2#: No, you do not have to. The handbag can be taken with you. There is the cart at the entrance.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I'd tike to buy some milk powder for my baby. Is there anything that you can recommend for me?\n#Person2#: Well, how old is your baby?\n#Person1#: No more than three.\n#Person2#: The milk powder on the second level of the shelf is for the kids from 2 ages to 4 ages. I advice that you should buy the Wyeth brand, the source of milk is imported from New Zealand.\n#Person1#: How about its quality?\n#Person2#: You can be assured of it. There are various nutritions which are beneficial for the growth of babies'bone and cerebrum.\n#Person1#: OK, what is this?\n#Person2#: It is feeding-bottle as the free gift.\n#Person1#: It is thoughtful. I will take it.","summary":"#Person1# purchases Wyeth brand milk powder for #Person1#'s baby who's no more than three with #Person2#'s assistance and recommendation.","topic":"buy milk powder"}
{"fname":"train_3955","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are things with you?\n#Person2#: I'm fine. Thank you.\n#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I need to make a deposit.\n#Person1#: Will you be depositing cash or a check?\n#Person2#: I will be depositing cash.\n#Person1#: How much would you like to deposit?\n#Person2#: It's going to be $ 300.\n#Person1#: What account would you like to deposit that into?\n#Person2#: Could you deposit that into my account for stocks, please?\n#Person1#: Can I do anything else for you today?\n#Person2#: That'll be all. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# deposits $ 300 in cash into #Person2#'s stock account with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"deposit"}
{"fname":"train_3956","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like for dessert, sir? We have a choice of cake or ice cream.\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any. You see, I'm on a diet.\n#Person1#: oh, well, perhaps you'd like a cup of coffee or tea instead.\n#Person2#: Yes, coffee, please.","summary":"#Person2#'s on a diet so he refuses dessert. #Person1# suggests coffee or tea instead and #Person2# orders coffee.","topic":"order drinks"}
{"fname":"train_3957","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, let me see some of your hats, please.\n#Person1#: OK, come this way, please. How does this one fit you?\n#Person2#: It's a little bit tight.\n#Person1#: Let me stretch it for you. How is that now?\n#Person2#: Yes, it fits all right now. I'll take it. Please put it in a bag and I'll take along.\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: Thirty-five yuan.\n#Person2#: Here is the money.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Nothing else, today?\n#Person2#: Nothing else, thank you.","summary":"#Person2# gets a hat and pays thirty-five yuan for it with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"buy a hat"}
{"fname":"train_3958","dialogue":"#Person1#: Egg, this bathroom is a pigsty!\n#Person2#: Helen, why do you keep flushing the toilet? What's wrong?\n#Person1#: I just can't stand it. It's really gross in here! There's a stain on the toilet seat, and the floor was wet and slippery. So I cleaned it!\n#Person2#: You did what? Helen, I know it's gross, but I've seen many public washrooms that are much worse. Why are you cleaning the counter top? are you out of your mind?\n#Person1#: I can't help myself ; it's just so disgusting in here!\n#Person2#: Helen, this is not like your own bathroom. Just leave it to the cleaners, okay?\n#Person1#: Hang on. I'm just gonna quickly wipe the sink and sweep the floor.\n#Person2#: You're such a neat freak! I'm outta here!","summary":"Helen cannot stand the mess of the public bathroom and keeps cleaning it. Egg tries to stop her but Helen won't listen.","topic":"public bathroom"}
{"fname":"train_3959","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I am Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company. Can I have a private talk with you?\n#Person2#: Er? I am driving right now. Can you call back in 30 minutes?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: Hi, Monica, Richard again. Have you ever heard about our company? It is an international one with good reputation. We have a lot of successful cases. If you're trying advance your career, I would love to help you. XYZ Company is one of our clients. They're in need of the talent like you. Would you be interested in taking part in an interview? It is scheduled some time within this week.\n#Person1#: Thank you for calling. I really appreciate your kindness. But right now, I'm very busy preparing for an interview of another company. I don't think I am available for this opportunity.\n#Person2#: Ok, I see. Good luck to you. You have my number. Call me when you change your mind. I can send you more detailed information about our company and jobs you might be interested in if you give me your private e-mail address.\n#Person1#: Well, I will text it to you. Thank you, bye for now.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Bye.","summary":"Richard from the Brooks Head-hunter company phones Monica to invite her to a job interview. Monica politely refuses because she's preparing for an interview of another company. Richard asks her to call him when she changes her mind.","topic":"headhunter"}
{"fname":"train_3960","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're supposed to check in at the air-china's counter. Thirty minutes before take off, Joe.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. The boarding time on the ticket says 17 o'clock.'\n#Person1#: Do we need to show our ID cards when checking in.\n#Person2#: Yes, It's essential.\n#Person1#: What about our luggage?\n#Person2#: We can check it and hand carry small bags. And we have open each for inspection\n#Person1#: Are they going to frisk all the passengers?\n#Person2#: I think so. we certainly don't want a highjack to happen on our plane today.","summary":"Joe tells #Person1# they will show ID cards and check luggage when checking in at the air china's counter.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_3961","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, are we all ready to go?\n#Person2#: Yup, I think so. The car's packed, we have munchies and music, and the map's in the car.\n#Person1#: Did you get the camera?\n#Person2#: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?\n#Person1#: Yup, it's all set.\n#Person2#: You're sure we're not forgetting anything?\n#Person1#: I'm sure. . . we'Ve got all our bases covered.\n#Person2#: Well, let's get going then! I love road trips!\n#Person1#: Um. . . do you think we can make a pit stop?\n#Person2#: But we'Ve only been on the road for ten minutes.\n#Person1#: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# checks and think they've prepared everything for road trips, but soon #Person1# asks #Person2# to make a pit stop as #Person1# forgot to go to the bathroom before leaving.","topic":"road trips"}
{"fname":"train_3962","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. I just saw a Versace for thirty dollars. This stuff can't be real!\n#Person2#: Most of it is. You should sign up.\n#Person1#: I'm not sure I'd want to give these people my credit card number.\n#Person2#: Didn't you read about Paypal and Bidpai? They are very safe.\n#Person1#: Sure, but it's so complicated. They asked for my credit card authorization number.\n#Person2#: That's the last three or four numbers on the back of your credit card where your signature is.\n#Person1#: I have trouble understanding all these forms. . . but I'm sure I'll get it.","summary":"#Person1#'s paying by credit card and worries about its safety. #Person2# assures #Person1# of the security and tells #Person1# what to do.","topic":"credit card"}
{"fname":"train_3963","dialogue":"#Person1#: A Westerner said to his Chinese friend. ' Chinese people slurp when drinking soup. It's disgusting. ' The Chinese friend replied, ' Westerners make a lot of noise licking their fingers when eating. It's even worse. '\n#Person2#: Everyone has his own habits, but these habits are not very good. The noise often spoils other people's appetite.\n#Person1#: I attended a course on table manners while I was in the United States. Some of the things we learnt included how to place the napkin and utensils and how to pass the bread. Before each course, the teacher would ask if we wanted to learn the Continental European way or the American way. We always said ' American way. ' It's amazing that everyone is so used to their own table manners. What is the Chinese way?\n#Person2#: The westerners use knives and forks to eat so it is complicated. The Chinese use a pair of chopsticks and eat out of the same plate. I assume it is less complicated, right?\n#Person1#: Not really. I did some research about Chinese table manners. The important rule is to remain silent while eating. Of course, this refers to family meals only. Not talking over meals is supposed to be good for the health. It is impolite if people do not talk to each other during a social party. The table arrangements and serving order for a social party are equally complicated. Each dish should be placed in the correct position. When fish is served, the tail should be pointing at the guest because tail meat is supposed to be tasty. If it is in winter, the stomach should face the right-hand side of the guest because that portion of the fish is very rich in winter. Each dish should be commenced by the eldest person who is seated at the head of the table. The diners should sit close to the table so food won't drop on their cloths. No noise should be made when chewing. No one should move food back to the communal plate even if he doesn't like it. One should drink soup slowly and is not supposed to make a lot of noise. All these table manners are very similar to Western habits.\n#Person2#: It seems that people share the same basic sense of etiquette regardless of their background. Apart from the different tools used for eating we seem to follow the same principles. We do not let inappropriate manners spoil other people's appetite. Westerners like to say, ' bon appetite ' before meals which is one way to suggest ' mind your table manners. ' Is there such an expression in Chinese?\n#Person1#: Yes. We say ' eat well and drink well. '","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about western and Chinese table manners. #Person2# thinks the Chinese table manners are less complicated but #Person1# finds the table arrangements and serving order for a social party are equally complicated and takes serving the fish for example. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# more about Chinese table manners which are very similar to Western habits. They both agree people share the same basic sense of etiquette regardless of their background.","topic":"table manners"}
{"fname":"train_3964","dialogue":"#Person1#: An interesting meeting, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, very. I thought the last speaker was especially good.\n#Person1#: Let me introduce myself, by the way, my name is Dick Brown.\n#Person2#: How do you do? I'm Mary Green.\n#Person1#: Sorry, what was your last name again?\n#Person2#: Green, G-R-E-E-N, but just call me Mary.\n#Person1#: OK. I'm Dick.\n#Person2#: Glad to meet you.","summary":"Dick Brown and Mary Green meet at a meeting and introduce themselves to each other.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_3965","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Betty?\n#Person2#: I think I can, Henry. It must be Jenny Brown, the actress.\n#Person1#: I thought so. She is beautiful, isn't she?\n#Person2#: Yes, she is. She doesn't look old at all.\n#Person1#: I read she's twenty-nine, but she must be at least forty.\n#Person2#: I'm sure she is. She was a famous actress when I was still a schoolgirl.\n#Person1#: That was a long time ago, wasn't it?\n#Person2#: Not that long ago! I am not more than twenty-nine myself!","summary":"Betty and Henry recognize Jenny Brown and think she looks much younger than her real age.","topic":"an actress"}
{"fname":"train_3966","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, what will we have for dinner?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...\n#Person1#: Oh, no, I'm tired of such things now.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?\n#Person1#: I do wish Mom were at home. Why don't we go and eat out for a change?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's a good idea. I like Kentucky fried chicken very much.\n#Person1#: Dad, you always talk about fried chicken. Let's have something different. I'd like to go to McDonald's this time.\n#Person2#: OK then. You'll drive, won't you?\n#Person1#: No, I'm a bit tired today. You should drive.\n#Person2#: OK, OK. I always do things like that. I hope your Mom will be back soon. Ah here we are.\n#Person1#: Dad, what would you like to have? I'd like a hamburger.\n#Person2#: I want one, too. And some French fries, Jill?\n#Person1#: Please buy me some salad instead. And a glass of Coke. OK?\n#Person2#: Hamburger, salad, and a glass of Coke. Is that all for you, Jill?\n#Person1#: Right, and give me an ice cream, too. I'll go and find the seats.\n#Person2#: And I'll get some vegetables for myself, and a coffee...","summary":"Jill's mom isn't home. Jill doesn't want fried fish and chicken soup her father plans to cook for dinner, so she and her father go to McDonald's and they talk about what to eat.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_3967","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know the weather's been awful so far this summer.\n#Person2#: I know. This is very unusual for Japan. Usually by now, it's really hot and humid. I'm not sure why, but this summer we've had very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures.\n#Person1#: Well, either way I love it. I remember last summer. Oh, it was terrible. I didn't have an air-conditioner, and my apartment was on the fifth floor. Every night I slept on top of my bed with the windows wide-open and a fan six inches from my face.\n#Person2#: That sounds pretty tough. I guess I've gotten used to the heat, so I don't notice it as much. However, last year was definitely a lot hotter than this year. And, to be honest, I am enjoying the break. What are summers like for you back home?\n#Person1#: For one thing, there's little humidity. Seattle is right on the ocean so we always have a nice offshore breeze blowing in, and it doesn't really get hot until late July. That's why I found it so oppressive last year. Our summers are just so different.\n#Person2#: Interesting. Seattle sounds like a great place to be during the summer.","summary":"This summer there's very little rain and surprisingly cool temperatures in Japan and #Person1# loves it because #Person1# had a tough time with the heat last year. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the weather in Seattle where there's little humidity and nice offshore breeze.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_3968","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, I'm a little bit upset about that television you people sold me. I got it home and the thing doesn't work! The lines.., the... there're lines all over the picture! I'm just not satisfied. I'd like to have my money back, or give me a new television.\n#Person2#: Well, it's not my fault! What did you do with it when you got it home?\n#Person1#: I just plugged it in and turned it on.\n#Person2#: Well, it was working fine when you took it... when you left here.\n#Person1#: Well, I think the least you people can do is to come over and adjust it for me, and make sure the thing's working all right.\n#Person2#: Well, I wouldn't mind doing that. Or you could bring it here and I'll have a look at it. But you bought a second-hand TV and there's only a... two-day warranty on it.\n#Person1#: Second-hand? Second-hand?! That thing was supposed to be new! Your salesman told me it was brand new.\n#Person2#: Well, I can't be responsible for that.","summary":"The television #Person1# bought at #Person2#'s store doesn't work. #Person2# promises to have a look at it and tells #Person1# it's a second-hand TV so there's only a two-day warranty. #Person1#'s angry because #Person1# wasn't informed of that.","topic":"a second-hand TV"}
{"fname":"train_3969","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.\n#Person2#: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far?\n#Person1#: Uh, no. Who exactly?\n#Person2#: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger ... [Who?]. Ah. They call him the 'Grip' for short.\n#Person1#: Who in the world is he?\n#Person2#: You've never heard of him? [No.] He's the world famous snake trainer ... He's never met a snake he couldn't train to dance and hiss at the same time.\n#Person1#: Seriously? Where is he?\n#Person2#: Uh, he's the tall guy over there in the purple jacket and green pants. He probably has a snake or two with him tonight.\n#Person1#: Huh?\n#Person2#: And then there is Georgina, the Great.\n#Person1#: Georgina ... and great for what?\n#Person2#: Are you serious? You've never heard of her? She is the world's greatest arm wrestler. I mean, World champion. She's the petite woman next to the fireplace with the bright yellow dress and the tennis shoes.\n#Person1#: I thought you said famous people ... like, like people we all know.\n#Person2#: And, and there is Brad Pitt ...\n#Person1#: Now, there's someone I recognize ...\n#Person2#: ... the captain of the national Yo-Yo team [What?]. Yeah. He's the short, stocky man sitting at the table wearing the black and red checkered shirt. I'm sure he'd do a few tricks for you if you asked.\n#Person1#: Uh, no thank you. I think I've had enough entertainment for one evening.\n#Person2#: Okay.","summary":"#Person1# comes to John's party. John tells #Person1# about the famous guests at the party including the world-famous snake trainer Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger, the world's greatest arm wrestler Georgina and the captain of the national Yo-Yo team.","topic":"famous guests"}
{"fname":"train_3970","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Is this Ann? \n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Kelly? \n#Person1#: Yes, it's me. \n#Person2#: Do you have a cold? \n#Person1#: No. Worse than that. I have a flu. I'm in bed with a fever. \n#Person2#: Oh, no! What about your presentation today? \n#Person1#: I'd like to do it, of course. But I just can't. I'm afraid I'd fall down in the middle of it. \n#Person2#: I understand. What should I tell Mr. Morley? \n#Person1#: Why not just tell him I'm sick? I'll ring him myself this afternoon. \n#Person2#: Alright. Have you been to see a doctor? \n#Person1#: Not yet. I feel too lousy to go out. Anyway, I have a flu. I know what it is. I don't need a doctor to tell me that. \n#Person2#: Do you think you'll be able to come in tomorrow? Or should I call off your appointments for tomorrow too? \n#Person1#: I'm not sure yet. Maybe this will all be gone in a day. So it's probably better if you don't call off my appointments. I will call you later this afternoon and tell you what I think. \n#Person2#: It's rainy weather today. Maybe it's better if you just stay inside. Make yourself some chicken soup and sleep. \n#Person1#: Yes, that's what I plan to do. Except I won't make the chicken soup. Right now I don't think I could swallow more than a spoonful of it. \n#Person2#: That bad, huh? \n#Person1#: Yeah, I'm very nauseous. It's mostly nausea and a fever. \n#Person2#: Well, I'll cancel your appointments for today. And I'll tell Mr. Morley. \n#Person1#: Thanks, Ann. Talk to you this afternoon. \n#Person2#: Hope you feel better. ","summary":"Kelly phones Ann and tells Ann she has a flu so she will miss her presentation today. Ann offers to tell Mr.Morley Keely's sick but Kelly decides to ring him herself. Kelly will call Ann in the afternoon to tell Ann if her appointments for tomorrow should be canceled.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_3971","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Mrs. Smith. \n#Person2#: Good morning! Can you help me, please? I'm looking for some books for my mother. \n#Person1#: Well, what kind of books does she like? \n#Person2#: She's very fond of detective stories? \n#Person1#: I see. Has she read any detective stories? \n#Person2#: Oh, yes! \n#Person1#: Do you know if she's read this one? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but she probably won't remember if she has! She's very forgertful! \n#Person1#: Ah! She has a bad memory. How old is she? \n#Person2#: She's eighty-seven. \n#Person1#: I suggest you take this book. It's very exciting. \n#Person2#: Thank you. That's a good idea. she likes excting books. Can you suggest another one? ","summary":"Mrs. Smith's looking for some books for her mother who has a bad memory and likes detective stories. #Person1# suggests one book and Mrs. Smith thinks it's good.","topic":"buy books"}
{"fname":"train_3972","dialogue":"#Person1#: And the cover is great! The colors are brilliant! \n#Person2#: Give me a break. You don't care about the colors. You just like the hot babe on the cover. \n#Person1#: OK, you got me. So, do you have a subscription? \n#Person2#: Of course. I'm currently the subscriber of 10 different fashion magazines. \n#Person1#: So what do you do with all the out-dated issues? \n#Person2#: I guess I'm lending them to you. . . ","summary":"#Person1# likes the cover of #Person2#'s fashion magazine. #Person2# plans to lend the out-dated issues magazines to #Person1#.","topic":"fashion magazines"}
{"fname":"train_3973","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's it going? \n#Person2#: I'm doing well. How about you? \n#Person1#: Never better, thanks. \n#Person2#: So how have you been lately? \n#Person1#: I've actually been pretty good. You? \n#Person2#: I'm actually in school right now. \n#Person1#: Which school do you attend? \n#Person2#: I'm attending PCC right now. \n#Person1#: Are you enjoying it there? \n#Person2#: It's not bad. There are a lot of people there. \n#Person1#: Good luck with that. \n#Person2#: Thanks. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s attending PCC right now. #Person1# wishes #Person2# good luck.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_3974","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to have to do some shopping today. \n#Person2#: Oh yeah? What do you need to go shopping for? \n#Person1#: I want to find a new bedroom set. \n#Person2#: Do you know where you're going to find your bedroom set? \n#Person1#: I have no clue. \n#Person2#: There's no particular place that you want to look at? \n#Person1#: I don't know where to go to find a nice bedroom set. \n#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine, if you'd like. \n#Person1#: Please do. \n#Person2#: I bought mine from IKEA. \n#Person1#: Are the bedroom sets at IKEA affordable? \n#Person2#: Not really, but you're paying for quality. ","summary":"#Person1# wants a new bedroom set. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got #Person2#'s from IKEA and they are worth the price.","topic":"buy furniture"}
{"fname":"train_3975","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you just hold this for me? \n#Person2#: What are you doing? Is anything wrong? \n#Person1#: Yes, but I've nearly fixed it . Just take it , will you? \n#Person2#: Oh, yes, of course. I'm sorry-I wasn't thinking. . . . . ","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to hold something while #Person1# fixes it.","topic":"request"}
{"fname":"train_3976","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise is so hard. \n#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your calss with no problem. \n#Person1#: You thing so? \n#Person2#: Oh, without doubt. When is the next calss? \n#Person1#: Tomorrw morning. Try it. \n#Person2#: No problem. \n#Person1#: Are you going to this calss this morning? \n#Person2#: Of course, easy. No sweat. \n#Person1#: You're no able to move after this class. \n#Person2#: Are you kidding me? It's going to be up a piece of cake. \n#Person1#: You want to bet? \n#Person2#: Yeah, what't the bet? \n#Person1#: I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing. ","summary":"#Person1#'s exhausted after exercise class but #Person2# thinks it's easy. #Person2#'ll attend the next class and bets #Person2# won't feel a thing.","topic":"exercise class"}
{"fname":"train_3977","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you been to Shanghai before? \n#Person2#: Yes I have. I've been there three times in the past year. \n#Person1#: That sounds great. Have you been to the top of the Pearl Tower? \n#Person2#: No I haven't. I haven't visited the Bund either. I've always had too much work to do. \n#Person1#: So you haven't done much then, in Shanghai? \n#Person2#: Actually, I've eaten soup dumplings in a lovely restaurant on Nanjing Lu. They were delicious! ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has been to Shanghai three times but have not done much besides eating.","topic":"visit Shanghai"}
{"fname":"train_3978","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you go faster, sir? I have a meeting in 15 minutes.\n#Person2#: The traffic near the stadium is bad because of the pop concert.\n#Person1#: Should I get out and walk?\n#Person2#: No, don't worry. I know a short-cut that will get you there in 5 minutes.","summary":"#Person1# has a meeting in 15 minutes, so #Person2# will take a short-cut which will take only 5 minutes to avoid traffic.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_3979","dialogue":"#Person1#: Todd, I heard you are from San Francisco. How is the weather there?\n#Person2#: Well, the best time of the year is probably in September, it rains a lot from November to March next year.\n#Person1#: So how's the living there?\n#Person2#: It's really expensive. Because there are lots of really big rich companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple. They pay their employees a lot of money. Once you get the job at these companies. You are SAT. But it also means that the cost of living there has really gone up.","summary":"Todd tells #Person1# the weather is rainy in San Francisco and living there is expensive.","topic":"San Francisco"}
{"fname":"train_3980","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, did you see the football match on TV this afternoon?\n#Person2#: What's the good news? You look very excited! Has our football team won the match?\n#Person1#: Of course they have! 5 to 0.\n#Person2#: You're kidding! No, wait a moment, you're fooling me! You know, I can't stand anymore of our team losing the game.\n#Person1#: No, I'm telling you the truth. Our team won the game finally, isn't it exciting?\n#Person2#: Oh, really! I can't believe it. We have one at last. I'm too excited. We've waited for this victory for too long. We must have a big celebration.\n#Person1#: Of course, let's first go to our school and tell our classmates.\n#Person2#: Good idea. Let's go.","summary":"#Person1# excitedly tells #Person2# their football team won the match. #Person2# at first doesn't believe it but later gets excited. They'll go to school and tell classmates the good news.","topic":"good news"}
{"fname":"train_3981","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, here we are in LA. Where shall we go first? Let's look at the map.\n#Person2#: I hear the Grand Canyon is the most beautiful place on Earth. In the Colorado River goes right through it.\n#Person1#: OK, let's go there. Can we camp near there or do we have to find a hotel?\n#Person2#: I guess there are no village houses and we won't have to spend money on hotels until we had a big city.\n#Person1#: OK, where do we go from there?\n#Person2#: How about heading North? It starts to boil in the Southwest in the summer.\n#Person1#: Then let's head up and camp a few days in the Yellowstone National Park.\n#Person2#: Great. We can stay one night in Salt Lake City on the way. Then we can go horseback riding and fishing on Lake Yellowstone in the Yellowstone National Park. If we go all the way out to some of the remote parts of the park, we can look for bears and other wild animals.\n#Person1#: That sounds a little scary.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but exciting. Do you think we can do all of this in a week? We've got to get back in time for school registration.\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# arrive in LA. They decide to go to the Grand Canyon first, stay one night in Salt Lake City on the way, and go horseback riding and fishing on Lake Yellowstone in the Yellowstone National Park.","topic":"a wild trip"}
{"fname":"train_3982","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, hi, how are you? I haven't seen you for ages.\n#Person2#: Hello, Marry. Wow, it must be at least 5 years. What are you doing here?\n#Person1#: I came for a meeting. Business trip, you know. Anyway, how are you?\n#Person2#: I'm good, thanks. I still work in a school. What about you?\n#Person1#: I have a new job now. So I have to travel a lot.\n#Person2#: What do you do?\n#Person1#: I work for a travel agency. Working in a restaurant was just too boring.\n#Person2#: Your new job sounds interesting. Have you got time for a coffee? So we could catch up.\n#Person1#: Sure, why not?\n#Person2#: Oh, there's a nice cafe about 2 minutes from here.\n#Person1#: Let's go then.","summary":"Peter and Marry haven't met for years. They tell each other what they've been doing and decide to go for a coffee.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_3983","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your bedrooms looking quite good now, Sam. I'm glad we were able to buy that carpet in the sales. It looks perfect on your floor.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'm not sure the lamp is right from my desk, though. It's too big, could we see if there's anything I like better when we next go shopping?\n#Person1#: Well, we can have a look when we go to the city center tomorrow. I still need a new blanket for your sister's bed.\n#Person2#: OK, good idea.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the carpet in Sam's room is a good bargain. #Person1# and Sam will go to the city center tomorrow to buy a lamp and a blanket.","topic":"room decoration"}
{"fname":"train_3984","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello!\n#Person2#: Hello, Is that Stefan?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you've dialed the wrong number. There is no Stefan here.\n#Person2#: Really? Are you sure? I called before and he was there.\n#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure. You have the wrong number. I have used this number for more than 20 years.\n#Person2#: That can't be true. I remember the number clearly. Is your number 1199886?\n#Person1#: No, it isn't. It's 1199866. It seems that you have misdialed.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry I bothered you. I'm really sorry.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. It happens to everyone.\n#Person2#: Sorry again for bothering you.\n#Person1#: That's all right.","summary":"#Person2# calls to find Stefan, but #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# has dialed the wrong number.","topic":"wrong number"}
{"fname":"train_3985","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think about all the different diets people go on?\n#Person2#: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!\n#Person1#: But what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?\n#Person2#: They need to eat healthy foods, but they also have to increase the amount of exercise they do every day. They don't have to cut out fattening foods altogether, though.\n#Person1#: So you think it's ok for people who are dieting to eat chocolate?\n#Person2#: Sure, they can eat some chocolate. As long as they are exercising and eating mostly healthy foods, there's nothing wrong with having a small dessert.\n#Person1#: How about drinking soda?\n#Person2#: Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Soda should be a treat ; there's simply no nutritional value in it whatsoever. If you want to lose weight and you can't stop drinking soda, try some diet coke.\n#Person1#: That's good advice. Have you ever tried taking vitamins?\n#Person2#: My mother used to make me take vitamins every day, but I don't take them anymore. Vitamins are good as a supplement, but they don't do much good if you don't have a well-balanced diet to start.\n#Person1#: How do you know so much about food and dieting?\n#Person2#: You might not believe this, but I used to be twice the size than I am now!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that it's much better to eat a balanced diet. Obese people need to eat healthy food and do more exercise, and they don't have to cut out fattening foods. Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Vitamins are good as a supplement.","topic":"dieting"}
{"fname":"train_3986","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your strongest trait?\n#Person2#: Adaptability and sense of humor.\n#Person1#: How would your friends or colleagues describe you?\n#Person2#: ( Pause a few seconds ) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends.\n#Person1#: What personality traits do you admire?\n#Person2#: Honest, flexible and easy-going.\n#Person1#: What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel?\n#Person2#: I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a team will be the major goal of my leadership.\n#Person1#: How do you normally handle criticism?\n#Person2#: Silence is golden. Just don't say anything ; otherwise the situation could become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism.\n#Person1#: What do you find frustrating in a work situation?\n#Person2#: Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated.\n#Person1#: How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work?\n#Person2#: I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in order to get my points across. To secure employment hopefully with your company.\n#Person1#: How long would you like to stay with this company?\n#Person2#: I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field.","summary":"During the interview, #Person1# asks Mr. Chen several questions, such as his strongest traits, the personality traits he admires, leadership qualities he developed, ways to handle criticism and conflicts, and so on.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_3987","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is Alice available?\n#Person2#: You're talking to her.\n#Person1#: I've called you a hundred times today.\n#Person2#: I was busy doing something. I apologize.\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Did you need something?\n#Person1#: Did you want to do something tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Is there somewhere special you wanted to go?\n#Person1#: How about a movie?\n#Person2#: A movie sounds good.\n#Person1#: Call me tomorrow then.\n#Person2#: I will see you tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# calls Alice to invite her to watch a movie together tomorrow.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_3988","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it?\n#Person2#: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance.\n#Person1#: Who was the conductor?\n#Person2#: Oh, speaking of the conductor, he is indeed a genius. He did a perfect job. His name is Menuhin, a descendent of Russian American immigrants.\n#Person1#: Oh, I learned that he is also a legendary violinist.\n#Person2#: Absolutely right. He gave a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's violin concerto. That caused a sensation. The audience were stunned by his pure tone.\n#Person1#: Obviously you did enjoy the concert.\n#Person2#: Yes, I did.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the concert was terrific and the conductor Menuhin is indeed a genius who is also a legendary violinist.","topic":"concert"}
{"fname":"train_3989","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, That's a really nice outfit you have on.\n#Person2#: Why, thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the salesgirl said.\n#Person1#: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.\n#Person2#: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit too revealing.\n#Person1#: No, not at all. It looks really classy on you. Where did you pick that up?\n#Person2#: I got it on sale down at the department store.\n#Person1#: When did you go there?\n#Person2#: I was just there a couple of days ago. You know, you should go down there too. They have a lot of stylish clothes on sale.\n#Person1#: I might just do that. What style of clothes do they have?\n#Person2#: Anything you want. They have both casual and formal styles.\n#Person1#: I was hoping to get a few new ties for my collection.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. Some of your ties are pretty outdated.\n#Person1#: Well, I spent a lot of money on getting my shirts tailor-made, so I couldn't afford to buy any new ties.\n#Person2#: Anyways, are you going to the party tonight?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am. Say, are you going to wear that outfit to the party?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. It is a little too formal. I'm probably going to wear something more laid back.\n#Person1#: Me too. I will probably go dressed in a T-shirt and jeans.\n#Person2#: I guess that you will really be dressing down.\n#Person1#: That's my style when I'm not in the office.\n#Person2#: Good point. I suppose that we all have our own individual styles.","summary":"#Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s nice outfit. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to go to the sale down at the department store where they have clothes of both casual and formal styles. They will go to a party tonight dressing casually.","topic":"clothes"}
{"fname":"train_3990","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is that you have there?\n#Person2#: Aah! Close your eyes. You aren't supposed to see this.\n#Person1#: Ah ha! I caught you. Just let me peek. I won't tell anyone.\n#Person2#: You can't peek! This is a surprise.\n#Person1#: How about one little hint?\n#Person2#: Here's one little hint. If you don't go out right now, this won't be under the tree.\n#Person1#: That's a very good hint.\n#Person2#: And please shut the door and lock it behind you!","summary":"#Person1# wants to know the surprise #Person2# is preparing. #Person2# gives #Person1# a hint.","topic":"surprise"}
{"fname":"train_3991","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Wei, what are you going to do this weekend?\n#Person2#: I think I'll stay in on Saturday and rest.\n#Person1#: Oh right. . . How about Sunday?\n#Person2#: Ah, I'm going to the pub to watch the football.\n#Person1#: Oh really? I'll come along with you if that's ok.\n#Person2#: Sure, you're more than welcome. I'm meeting everyone at three o'clock.\n#Person1#: Oh great, I'll see you there!","summary":"#Person1# will go along with Wei to the pub to watch the football on Sunday.","topic":"weekend"}
{"fname":"train_3992","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's amazing to me how international business has become. Take my store for example. On any given day, you will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on our shelves.\n#Person2#: How many different varieties of products do you import from China?\n#Person1#: China provides the bulk of our product inventory, for sure. We import more than 40 different items from China. Most of the imports that come out of China are low-grade plastics or toys. Japan produces many electronic exports, Germany produces excellent mechanical exports.\n#Person2#: Do you import any food items?\n#Person1#: Generally speaking, food items are difficult to import. Food with the short shelf life is liable to spoil in the time it takes to ship from one place to another. The only food items we import are specialty canned or preserved foods. The shelf life is longer for these products.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that people will find imported items from more than 20 different countries on their shelves with more than 40 different items from China. Food items are difficult to import with the short shelf life.","topic":"international business"}
{"fname":"train_3993","dialogue":"#Person1#: Looks like a good party, I probably know about half the people.\n#Person2#: Who's that boy?\n#Person1#: Where?\n#Person2#: The one next to the telephone.\n#Person1#: I don't know. Never saw him before. Why?\n#Person2#: I think he's the boy who just moved into my apartment building.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the boy next to the telephone at the party is the one who just moved into #Person2#'s apartment building.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_3994","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder if I can ask you a question.\n#Person2#: Ask me a question? What do you want to know?\n#Person1#: Well. . . er. . . it is just. . . just that I. . .\n#Person2#: Just what? Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what you want to know.\n#Person1#: I. . . er. . . I just want to know if you could lend me a few bucks.\n#Person2#: Lend you a few bucks? No way! Still remember the money you borrowed me last time?\n#Person1#: Yeah. But I. . .","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2#, but #Person2# refuses.","topic":"borrow money"}
{"fname":"train_3995","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Taxi. Over here!\n#Person2#: Did you call for a car service\n#Person1#: Yes, are you engaged\n#Person2#: Not at the moment. Where would you like me to take you\n#Person1#: I am going to the airport, and I have to catch the 930 flight to New York.\n#Person2#: Well, it's a long way and there is roadwork near Broadway. I am not sure I can snake it in half an hour.\n#Person1#: But I can't miss the flight. It's an important meeting and it's waiting for me.\n#Person2#: All right, I will try my best. If there aren't any holdups, I think we can get there in time.\n#Person1#: That's great. How much is it to the airport\n#Person2#: About $ 25, tips not included.\n#Person1#: Fine. Will you please help me with the luggage\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, sure. Let me put it in the boot.\n#Person1#: Thanks very much.\n#Person2#: Not at all. Bang the door, please.\n#Person1#: Ok, let's hurry.\n#Person2#: You are in luck. The traffic is not heavy today.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to take #Person1# to the airport and catch the 930 flight to New York in half an hour. The traffic is not heavy today so they arrive on time.","topic":"taxi"}
{"fname":"train_3996","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm planning a trip to Europe.\n#Person1#: Have you decided which city you want to go?\n#Person2#: Well, what's the price of this route?\n#Person1#: That's $ 400 and we will visit 4 cities.","summary":"#Person2# is asking #Person1# about the price of a trip to Europe.","topic":"trip to Europe"}
{"fname":"train_3997","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I take your order please?\n#Person2#: Can I get a burger and a large fries?\n#Person1#: Sure. Anything to drink with that?\n#Person2#: A large coke, please.\n#Person1#: Eating here or to go?\n#Person2#: Eating here, please.\n#Person1#: That's 7 dollars and 25 cents. You can get free refills with your coke.","summary":"#Person2# orders a burger, a large fries and a large coke.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_3998","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Crabby, I'm pleased to see you.\n#Person2#: I'Ve looked over your resume, Ms. Jane. I see you'Ve already have quite a lot of experience in secretary work, could you tell me something about your talent with that company?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, I worked there for two years, just graduated from college.\n#Person2#: En?\n#Person1#: It was a good company to work for, I enjoyed my time with them.\n#Person2#: You like that work?\n#Person1#: Yes, I like it very much, the work was not very demanding, and the people I work with were friendly.\n#Person2#: Why do you want to leave the company?\n#Person1#: Because it is an age of challenges, I must accept the new challenge in my life.","summary":"Mr. Crabby is interviewing Ms. Jane and asks her about her talent with the previous company. Jane says she left the company because she must accept the new challenge.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_3999","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please mail these letters, Lucy?\n#Person2#: Yes, Sir.\n#Person1#: These two are urgent letters and should be sent by registered express airmail. Others are ordinary letters.\n#Person2#: All right, who should I send them to?\n#Person1#: It's sent to Mr. Charles. I believe he is in London.\n#Person2#: Ok, home or office address?\n#Person1#: Office address, please. He might be at work when they arrive.\n#Person2#: Should I enclose this commercial paper with these two letters?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's right.","summary":"#Person1# is asking Lucy to mail the letters to Mr. Charles in London.","topic":"letters"}
{"fname":"train_4000","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Sir. Are you still there?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm here. What details do you need from me?\n#Person1#: Did you check with reception at your hotel?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. But nobody has handed it in as yet.\n#Person1#: OK, that's fine, Sir. We just need to ask you some questions for security purposes.\n#Person2#: Please, go right ahead.\n#Person1#: Could I have your name, please? And do you know your card number?\n#Person2#: I'm Mike Kowalski and my card number is 5211678 44, but there are some other numbers at the beginning. I'm not sure what they are.\n#Person1#: That should be fine, Mr. Kowalski. And your PIN number?\n#Person2#: It's 671029, my birthday. Silly to choose such a simple one, I suppose!\n#Person1#: That's completely natural. Most of our customers do the same thing. Could you just hold for a moment please? Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# is asking Mike Kowalski some questions for security purposes on the phone. Kowalski tells #Person1# his name, card number, and PIN number.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_4001","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is your dressing room?\n#Person2#: Right over there.\n#Person1#: ( Person A comes out of the dressing room ) How did you like the sweater?\n#Person2#: I loved it. I'll take it.\n#Person1#: Great. I can ring you up over here. It comes to $ 87. 04.\n#Person2#: Here you go?\n#Person1#: Do you have a credit card with us?\n#Person2#: No I don't.\n#Person1#: If you open up a card, you can save 10 % on all your purchases today.\n#Person2#: Not today. Thanks though.\n#Person1#: No problem. We always have this offer, so when ever you decide to, just let us know.\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else I can help you with?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I was looking at some of your pants, but they are all a bit too long. Do you have alteration services here?\n#Person1#: Yes. It cost $ 7, and it takes one day.\n#Person2#: Great. Thanks for your help.\n#Person1#: Thank you, and have a great day.","summary":"#Person1# is trying on clothes in the dressing room. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to open up a card and save 10 % on all purchases today, but #Person1# refuses.","topic":"clothes"}
{"fname":"train_4002","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to make an appointment to discuss the problems I keep having with my apartment.\n#Person2#: Are you having problems? This is the first I'Ve heard of it.\n#Person1#: We gave you a list of problems last week.\n#Person2#: What kind of problems are you talking about?\n#Person1#: Well, the garbage disposal doesn't work, we have rats, and the toilet is backed up.\n#Person2#: Maybe I could get back to you in a few weeks. I am leaving on vacation this afternoon.\n#Person1#: These things are your responsibility, and you need to fix them immediately.\n#Person2#: Don't tell me what to do! I'll get to it when I get around to it!\n#Person1#: If these problems are not addressed immediately, I will be contacting the health department this Friday and you will not get a rent check.\n#Person2#: I'll be right over!","summary":"#Person1# wants to talk with #Person2# about the garbage problems but #Person2# is avoiding it. If the problems aren't addressed immediately, #Person1# will contact the health department, and #Person2# will not get a rent check.","topic":"problems of apartment"}
{"fname":"train_4003","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daddy, I am so glad you come out with us.\n#Person2#: Honey, I am sorry that I am too busy most of the time.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. But I really haven't gone for a picnic for a long time.\n#Person2#: What did you do last weekend?\n#Person1#: It was boring. Just did my homework and practiced the piano.\n#Person2#: Did you play football with other children?\n#Person1#: Ahh, I was not available last Sunday. I was too busy almost as much as you.\n#Person2#: Cool, we can take the football, shuttlecock and badminton racket to the park.\n#Person1#: Hooray! I can play football with daddy. Mom and sister can play badminton.\n#Person2#: After that, we will have a picnic.\n#Person1#: That's great. We can also take the dragon kite with us. After the picnic, we can fly it.\n#Person2#: Okay, it sounds good.","summary":"#Person1# is glad that #Person1#'s dad has time to have a picnic with the family and play football with #Person1#.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_4004","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you speak English?\n#Person2#: Yes, do you need some help?\n#Person1#: Actually, yes. Could you show me how to use my key card?\n#Person2#: Yes, sure. You need to put your card in the slot.\n#Person1#: Ok, like this?\n#Person2#: That's right. Then wait for the green light and turn the handle.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's open. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# is teaching #Person1# to use #Person1#'s key card.","topic":"key card"}
{"fname":"train_4005","dialogue":"#Person1#: You say he was around average hight.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten.\n#Person1#: Weight?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. Medium, I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.\n#Person1#: Any marks on his face?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so.\n#Person1#: Glasses?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: what about his hair?\n#Person2#: Black or dark brown.\n#Person1#: Long or short? Straight? Curly?\n#Person2#: Straight, I think, and about average length.\n#Person1#: Boy, this surely doesn't help us much. It could be anybody. How about his cloth? What was he wearing.\n#Person2#: Well, he had a jacked or a plage shirt. You know the kind of number jack wear.\n#Person1#: Ok, now we are getting some where. Pants?\n#Person2#: Dark, maybe dark blue maybe black. I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: What kind of shoes?\n#Person2#: Boots\n#Person1#: Cow while Boots.\n#Person2#: No, hiking boots. Brown ones.\n#Person1#: All right. That Nealy done a little.\n#Person2#: Now I want you to look some pictures.","summary":"#Person2# is asking #Person1# to describe the characteristics of a man, such as height, weight, face, hair, clothes, and so on. Then #Person2# wants #Person1# to see some pictures.","topic":"identification"}
{"fname":"train_4006","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, what's good with you?\n#Person2#: Not a lot. What about you?\n#Person1#: I'm throwing a party on Friday.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun.\n#Person1#: Do you think you can come?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I'm already doing something this Friday.\n#Person1#: What are you going to be doing?\n#Person2#: My family and I are going to dinner.\n#Person1#: I was hoping you would come.\n#Person2#: I'll definitely try to make it the next time.\n#Person1#: I'd better see you there.\n#Person2#: All right. I'll see you next time.","summary":"#Person1# is throwing a party and invites #Person2# to come, but #Person2# is going to dinner with #Person2#'s family.","topic":"Friday"}
{"fname":"train_4007","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. My minibar is empty.\n#Person2#: You already finished off everything, sir?\n#Person1#: I finished off everything.\n#Person2#: Would you like anything in particular?\n#Person1#: The Perrier and the Jim Beam. Let me have three more of each.\n#Person2#: Beam and Perrier. Anything else, sir?\n#Person1#: I really loved the apples in my room. Bring me a few more, please.\n#Person2#: Sure thing. Might there be anything else?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, speaking of fruit, bring me some grape juice, too.\n#Person2#: Perrier, Jim Beam, apples, and grape juice. It will all be there shortly, sir.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to bring Perrier, Jim Beam, apples, and grape juice to his empty minibar.","topic":"minibar"}
{"fname":"train_4008","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Westhaven Company.\n#Person2#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Richard?\n#Person1#: This is Michael Richard speaking. Who is calling?\n#Person2#: Mr. Richard, this is Henry. I was interviewed by you last Tuesday.\n#Person1#: You gave me a deep impression then. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm just calling to follow up on the situation of the salesman position.\n#Person1#: We have made the decision to hire you.\n#Person2#: Wonderful. Thank you very much. I have been dreaming to work with your company and I am finally granted the great opportunity. I won't let you down and I hope you will contact me when you have any questions.\n#Person1#: I will, thank you for calling.","summary":"Henry calls Michael Richard to follow up on the situation of the salesman position. Mr. Richard tells him they have made the decision to hire him.","topic":"salesman position"}
{"fname":"train_4009","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Smith. I'm from the Daily Mirror. And I'm doing a report on public opinion about the city bus service. So, what do you think of the bus service?\n#Person2#: The bus service? Actually I don't use it that often unless I have to go shopping.\n#Person1#: What's ... how could the bus service be improved?\n#Person2#: Well, they could turn up on time. I mean you look at the timetable and you think, oh, well, five minutes to wait, and it turns out to be an hour.\n#Person1#: Do any other people in your family use the bus service?\n#Person2#: My husband. He uses it more often. But fortunately a girl who works in his office often gives him a lift to work. But when he does need to use it, he's often angry at it. Once, he waited up to fifteen minutes at the station for a bus. So I think there should be some way of warning people when a bus is not going to arrive and certainly much more frequent bus services.","summary":"Mrs. Smith tells #Person1# that she hopes buses could turn up on time and her husband often gets angry when he uses it.","topic":"city bus service"}
{"fname":"train_4010","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have a good vacation, Katie?\n#Person2#: Yeah! It was exciting-probably my most exciting vacation ever!\n#Person1#: Wow! What did you do?\n#Person2#: I took a nature adventure tour. For the first part, we went hiking. It was so much fun! We hiked all the way up to those beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.\n#Person1#: Sounds great. So, what else did you do on the tour?\n#Person2#: Well, the best part was at the end of the trip. We went skydiving! Can you believe it? I jumped out of an airplane.\n#Person1#: Wow!\n#Person2#: Yeah, it was just a fantastic vacation. How did you spend your break, Ryan?\n#Person1#: Oh, I drove to visit my relatives.\n#Person2#: Uh-huh. Did you have a good time?\n#Person1#: Well, it was pretty boring, actually. It rained every day so we had to stay inside. We just stayed at home and watched TV a lot.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad.\n#Person1#: No, that's OK. It really was very relaxing, even though it was a little boring.","summary":"During the vacation, Katie took an exciting nature adventure tour with hiking and skydiving, and Ryan drove to visit his relatives which is relaxing though boring.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_4011","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to do now?\n#Person2#: I want to go back to the hotel.\n#Person1#: But it's only four o'clock.\n#Person2#: I'm tired. We've done a lot of sightseeing.\n#Person1#: We can still go shopping. The stores don't close for another hour.\n#Person2#: No, I want to rest for a while. We're going to the theatre tonight, you know.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. What time does it start?\n#Person2#: At eight o'clock.\n#Person1#: Do you want to try to take the bus to the theatre?\n#Person2#: We can take a taxi. It's more expensive, but it's a lot easier.\n#Person1#: Where do you want to eat?\n#Person2#: There are a lot of restaurants near the hotel.\n#Person1#: But what kind of restaurant? Chinese? French? Japanese?\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Right now I just want to go back to the hotel and rest.","summary":"#Person2# is tired and wants to go back to the hotel since they're going to the theatre tonight, but #Person1# thinks they can still go shopping.","topic":"make decisions"}
{"fname":"train_4012","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you been to the new gym? It's really nice.\n#Person2#: I was going to ask you the same thing. I was over there yesterday afternoon. It was very impressive.\n#Person1#: That equipment in the weight room is worth a pretty penny, I'd say.\n#Person2#: You're telling me. I used to belong to a commercial fitness facility and they didn't have stations half that price.\n#Person1#: I was really upset about those fee increases last year, I see the facilities, I have to admit that the money was well spent.\n#Person2#: I agree.\n#Person1#: Oh, there is a fully equipped acrobatics room.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's so fun. I didn't even see that when I came in.\n#Person1#: I saw all kinds of things that I wouldn't know how to use.\n#Person2#: Hey! I could show you some basic techniques if you'd like.\n#Person1#: Wow, that would be great. I wonder if we need to sign up for a class first.\n#Person2#: Great! I can't wait to get back into shape!","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# are impressed by the new gym and the equipment, so they decide to sign up for a class first.","topic":"new gym"}
{"fname":"train_4013","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever been to New Orleans?\n#Person2#: No. What is it like?\n#Person1#: It's one of the most interesting cities in the United States. It has a French Quarter, with narrow streets and little shops. Many of the shops and restaurants are French.\n#Person2#: There's a lot of jazz music in New Orleans, isn't there?\n#Person1#: Yes. You hear wonderful jazz there. New Orleans and San Francisco are my two favorite cities. Have you been to San Francisco?\n#Person2#: No. What is it like?\n#Person1#: It has lovely views, and one of the most beautiful bridges in the world - the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a very hilly city. The hills are in the middle of the town, so you have to walk up and down hills when you go anywhere. When you arrive, your car needs good brakes.\n#Person2#: Do you have to drive? Can't you take buses?\n#Person1#: Well, most people who visit San Francisco ride in the cable cars. A cable car goes on tracks, and a strong cable pulls it up the hills.\n#Person2#: That doesn't sound very safe.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. Hundreds of people ride in cable cars every day.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s two favorite cities, New Orleans with a French Quarter and jazz music, and San Francisco, a hilly city with people riding in the cable cars.","topic":"cities"}
{"fname":"train_4014","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you have my car ready at 5:00 please?\n#Person2#: The damage is very serious.\n#Person1#: But I have to use it this afternoon. How about 5: 30?\n#Person2#: Well, I'll do my best. I promise you can take it at 5:15.","summary":"#Person2# promises #Person1# to have #Person1#'s car ready at 5:15.","topic":"car"}
{"fname":"train_4015","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Sunnyside Inn. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March.\n#Person1#: Okay. Let me check our computer here for a moment. The 21st of May, right?\n#Person2#: No. March, not May.\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmmm.\n#Person2#: Are you all booked that night?\n#Person1#: Well, we have one suite available, complete with a kitchenette and a sauna bath. And the view of the city is great, too.\n#Person2#: How much is that?\n#Person1#: It's only $200 dollars, plus a 10% room tax.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's a little too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper room available either on the 20th or the 22nd?\n#Person1#: Well, would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?\n#Person2#: Non-smoking, please.\n#Person1#: Okay, we do have a few rooms available on the 20th; we're full on the 22nd, unless you want a smoking room.\n#Person2#: Well, how much is the non-smoking room on the 20th?\n#Person1#: $80 dollars, plus the 10% room tax.\n#Person2#: Okay, that'll be fine.\n#Person1#: All right. Could I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: Yes. Bob Maexner.\n#Person1#: How do you spell your last name, Mr. Maexner?\n#Person2#: M-A-E-X-N-E-R.\n#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Maexner, we look forward to seeing you on March 20th.\n#Person2#: Okay. Goodbye.","summary":"Bob Maexner wants to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March, but the only suite left is too expensive. In the end, #Person1# helps Bob to reserve a non-smoking room on March 20th.","topic":"room"}
{"fname":"train_4016","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who do you work for at the moment, Ms. Mann?\n#Person2#: Um, I work for the BBC World Service.\n#Person1#: Ah, and how long have you worked for the BBC?\n#Person2#: I've been with the BBC for five years. Yes, exactly five years.\n#Person1#: And how long have you been their German correspondent?\n#Person2#: For two years.\n#Person1#: And what did you do before the BBC?\n#Person2#: I worked as an interpreter for the EU.\n#Person1#: As you know, this job is based in Geneva. Have you ever lived abroad before?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I have.\n#Person1#: And when did you live abroad?\n#Person2#: Well, in fact, I was born in Argentina and I lived there until I was eleven. Also, I lived and worked in Brussels for two years when I was working for the EU.\n#Person1#: Mmm... That's interesting. Have you travelled much?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, indeed. I've travelled all over western and eastern Europe, and I've also been to many parts of South America.\n#Person1#: Mmm... And why did you go to these places?\n#Person2#: Well, mostly for pleasure, but three years ago I went back to Argentina to cover various political stories for the BBC.","summary":"Ms. Mann tells #Person1# she works for the BBC World Service and worked as an interpreter for the EU. She has lived abroad and traveled much for pleasure as well as for work.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4017","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mrs. Smith. Nice to see you here.\n#Person2#: Hi, Mr. White. I'm here to buy a pair of shoes for Tom again.\n#Person1#: He wore out the pair you bought last month?\n#Person2#: Yes. Sometimes I think I should buy him a pair of iron shoes.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. What you need is a pair of strong and comfortable shoes.\n#Person2#: What's your suggestion?\n#Person1#: Maybe you should buy him a pair of leather shoes.\n#Person2#: Tom doesn't like leather shoes.\n#Person1#: Then, how about sports shoes? They are strong and comfortable.\n#Person2#: It seems that is the only choice. All right. I'll take your suggestion. How about this pair?\n#Person1#: They are good.","summary":"Mrs. Smith wants to buy a pair of shoes for Tom. Mr. White recommends her to buy a pair of strong and comfortable sports shoes.","topic":"shoes"}
{"fname":"train_4018","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to do tonight? How about going to the movies? There's one that starts at 7:00 p. m.\n#Person2#: Good. I'm going to play tennis this afternoon but I'll be home by 4:00 p. m. Then we can go out for a big dinner before seeing the movie.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will have a dinner and go to the movies tonight.","topic":"plan for tonight"}
{"fname":"train_4019","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Hello, Susan, this is Jim. I'm calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. I've been searching for your house for about thirty minutes now, but I can't find it. I forgot to bring the map you gave me.\n#Person1#: OK. Wait right where you are, I'll come and get you.\n#Person2#: That's not necessary. If you tell me the direction once again, I'll probably be all right this time.\n#Person1#: OK. Can you see a bank on the corner?\n#Person2#: Yes, there's one across the street.\n#Person1#: Well, cross the street and walk past the shoe shop. My house is the seventh house from the corner on your right.\n#Person2#: OK. Thanks. I'm sure I'll be able to find it this time.","summary":"Jim calls Susan because he forgot to bring the map she gave him so he can't find her house. Susan tells him the direction.","topic":"direction"}
{"fname":"train_4020","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me, Jack. Do you look through the Web much?\n#Person2#: Well, to tell the truth, I'm so busy with my work. I don't really have much time to surf the Web. Let me think...I suppose I log on a couple of times a week, for about two or three hours at a time.\n#Person1#: So, what do you do on the Internet when you log on?\n#Person2#: Well, sometimes I look up information I need for my job. It saves a lot of time looking through books in the library.\n#Person1#: Yes, it sure does.","summary":"Jack tells #Person1# that he only surfs the Web a couple of times a week. He sometimes looks up the information he needs for his job.","topic":"surf the Web"}
{"fname":"train_4021","dialogue":"#Person1#: Clara! How are you? I haven't heard from you for at least three years. What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I came back from Australia. Now I've opened a company. I heard from Miss Sue that you are getting married. Congratulations!\n#Person1#: Thank you!\n#Person2#: Why did you keep so quiet about it?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I mean to tell you. But I couldn't find you by your previous address.\n#Person2#: When will the wedding be?\n#Person1#: January 1st.\n#Person2#: I want to give you a present. What would you like?\n#Person1#: Let me see. Oh, a bunch of flowers will do.\n#Person2#: I see. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# couldn't find Clara by her previous address, so #Person1# didn't inform her about #Person1#'s wedding. Clara will buy a bunch of flowers as a present.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_4022","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you? \n#Person2#: I am trying to find this book. \n#Person1#: What's the problem? \n#Person2#: It doesn't seem like this library has it. \n#Person1#: Have you checked the computer? \n#Person2#: I have already. \n#Person1#: What did it say? \n#Person2#: It says the book is on the shelf, but I didn't find it there. \n#Person1#: I can always borrow the book from another library. \n#Person2#: You can do that? \n#Person1#: I'll make the call and contact you when it gets in. \n#Person2#: That's fantastic. Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# couldn't find this book in the library. #Person1# will borrow the book from another library for #Person2#.","topic":"book"}
{"fname":"train_4023","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm tired. I went to sleep late last night.\n#Person2#: Did you work overtime again?\n#Person1#: No, I watched that new reality TV show till midnight.\n#Person2#: Oh, you didn't watch that rubbish, did you? It's just a group of people stuck in a house doing nothing. I have to admit it was attractive when it was new. But it's strange to think people are still watching the same shows nowadays. It seems to me that those shows just feed the big desire everyone seems to have for media attention. Everyone wants to be a star these days.\n#Person1#: But there are still some people signing up for those shows just to experience a different life or to earn some money.\n#Person2#: Anyway, I have no interest in these nobodies, whose idea of fame is that they were on a reality TV show. I admire people with real talent do actually earn their fame because they are different from the rest of us.\n#Person1#: Uhm, I don't think so in that way. Maybe we need to rethink what fame is.","summary":"#Person1# watched the new reality TV show till midnight. #Person2# is not interested because #Person2# thinks those shows just feed the big desire everyone seems to have for media attention.","topic":"reality TV show"}
{"fname":"train_4024","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where were you yesterday Mike?\n#Person2#: I was at home asleep.\n#Person1#: Asleep? I thought that you had to take an exam.\n#Person2#: I was sick. I had a fever. I couldn't get out of bed.\n#Person1#: You still look a little sick. You couldn't go back to bed.\n#Person2#: I'm going now. I just came here to speak to my professor.\n#Person1#: Oh, what did he tell you?\n#Person2#: He said that I'd be able to take a make up.\n#Person1#: Well, that's alright then. Are you going straight home?\n#Person2#: I have to stop at the drug store on the way. I need some medicine.\n#Person1#: Do you think you should walk that far?\n#Person2#: I have to walk. I didn't drive my car. I didn't think I'd be able to drive today.\n#Person1#: Well, take care of yourself.\n#Person2#: OK. Thanks.","summary":"Mike tells #Person1# that he was at home asleep because of a fever, so will take a makeup exam. Mike will stop at the drug store to buy some medicine.","topic":"sick"}
{"fname":"train_4025","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Susan. Did you sleep well last night?\n#Person2#: I fell asleep right away, didn't wake up once and didn't have any bad dreams.\n#Person1#: Great! You look much more relaxed today.\n#Person2#: Much better. But I'm still worried about something.\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: Well, I have to drive to school for a meeting this morning and I'm afraid I may get stuck in the rush hour traffic, and I will be pretty upset.\n#Person1#: Don't worry! Just breathe deeply when that happens.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll try that.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else bothering you?\n#Person2#: Just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend. But I'm supposed to work on a paper that's due on Monday.\n#Person1#: Try not to take on more than you can handle.\n#Person2#: You're right. I'll probably focus on my paper. Thanks.","summary":"Susan is afraid of getting stuck in the rush hour traffic and having no time to teach. #Person1# suggests her breathe deeply and take on things she can handle.","topic":"worry"}
{"fname":"train_4026","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, what should we take?\n#Person2#: I'm going to take my guitar.\n#Person1#: Great! And I'm going to take my CD player.\n#Person2#: You'd better take lots of music. We've got a 4 hour drive with just mom and dad.\n#Person1#: Yeah. I don't know why they want to go camping anyway. Boring.\n#Person2#: It sure is and we're missing the baseball game on TV tonight.\n#Person1#: Don't remind me. Hey, do you think I should take these?\n#Person2#: Yeah,why not?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will take the guitar and CD player since they will get a 4-hour drive.","topic":"go camping"}
{"fname":"train_4027","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now it's time for our European weather report. Julia, what's the weather like today in Greece?\n#Person2#: It's sunny today in Greece, and the temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius.\n#Person1#: That's hot. What about tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Tomorrow is going to be cloudy. It's going to be cooler. About 25 degrees Celsius.\n#Person1#: What about France? I am going there on business.\n#Person2#: It's raining hard, take a raincoat. And tomorrow is going to be the same. It will be quite warm, though. About 28 degrees Celsius.\n#Person1#: What about England?\n#Person2#: It will be cloudy all day and the temperature will be about 15 degrees Celsius.","summary":"#Person1# and Julia are delivering the European weather report for today and tomorrow.","topic":"European weather report"}
{"fname":"train_4028","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have your own room when you were little Jack?\n#Person2#: No, I think for the first 17 years of my life. I always had somebody else in the room with me.\n#Person1#: I always wanted my own room you know, because there were 5 kids in our family and we had to share rooms.I had my own room for the first time when I was about 15.\n#Person2#: When I had my own room for the first time in my life, I felt very proud and wrote in my diary. I will treasure this new freedom.\n#Person1#: Well, many of my friends had their own rooms even when they were young, even as babies. I was so jealous. But there were only 3 bedrooms in our house for 7 people so it was really crowded.","summary":"Jack and #Person1# both wanted their own rooms when they were little, but they had to share rooms with family.","topic":"own room"}
{"fname":"train_4029","dialogue":"#Person1#: The hotel operator. Anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: I've been trying to get through to the booking office for the last ten minutes. But the line has been engaged all the time. Why is it taking so long?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'm afraid it is often the case during the peak hours. Shall I ask them to call you when the line is free?\n#Person2#: OK. Please do so if it is not troublesome.\n#Person1#: No trouble at all. May I know your name and room number?\n#Person2#: I'm Du Juan, in Room 312.\n#Person1#: I see. Wait in the room, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your kindness.","summary":"Du Juan phones the hotel operator to complain about the consistent failure to get through to the booking office. #Person1# apologizes and will ask them to call Du Juan when the line is free.","topic":"hotel services"}
{"fname":"train_4030","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ms. Montgomery? This is Richard Thomas. I ' m sorry to bother you at home, but I ' Ve got a bit of a problem.\n#Person2#: Oh? What ' s wrong?\n#Person1#: My daughter ' s just banged up her knee pretty badly and I ' m going to have to take her to the hospital. I ' ll be about two hours late.","summary":"Richard tells Ms. Montgomery he'll be late because he has to take his injured daughter to the hospital.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_4031","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, look out!\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: You've just scratched my car. Oh, God, a paint was scratched off.\n#Person2#: Where? my car?\n#Person1#: No, mine!\n#Person2#: Thank goodness!\n#Person1#: I've just had it repainted.\n#Person2#: That's terrible.\n#Person1#: I am sorry to say this, sir, but you should've been more careful.\n#Person2#: I apologize for that. But the space is too small.\n#Person1#: What about the damage to my car? What are you gonna do about that?\n#Person2#: Can we solve this later? I am calling the insurance company.\n#Person1#: OK. I gotta call mine too.","summary":"#Person2# scratched #Person1#'s car by accident. They're calling their insurance companies to solve the problem.","topic":"accident"}
{"fname":"train_4032","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'd like to have a beer.\n#Person2#: Hi, good evening. Which kind of beer would you like?\n#Person1#: I'd like to try a local beer. What would you suggest?\n#Person2#: How about Yanking Beer? It's very popular here.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. I'll take that.","summary":"#Person1# wants to try a local beer and takes Yanking Beer under #Person2#'s recommendation.","topic":"order drinks"}
{"fname":"train_4033","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our company's wei-ya is tomorrow night! It's your first Chinese New Year in Taiwan--you must be excited!\n#Person2#: Excited? What's there to be excited about? It's just another company dinner, right?\n#Person1#: You have no idea! There's a banquet with prizes, performances. . . you name it!\n#Person2#: Really? What kind of prizes?\n#Person1#: Well, I heard that last year Vivian from accounting won a new car!\n#Person2#: A new car! You're kidding!\n#Person1#: No, really! And she told me the secret to winning, wear red underwear!\n#Person2#: Wear red underwear? ! Does that really work? Are you going to try it?\n#Person1#: Of course! I'm not only going to wear red underwear, but I'm going to wear red socks and a red shirt, too!\n#Person2#: Gee, I don't think I own any red underwear, but I can buy some!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# in the company's wei-ya they can win prizes. Vivian won a car last year and she tells #Person1# the secret is to wear red underwear.","topic":"company's wei-ya"}
{"fname":"train_4034","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Bourbon, please.\n#Person1#: How would you like your Bourbon, straight or on the rock?\n#Person2#: With iced water, please.\n#Person1#: Here you are, sir. Bourbon with iced water.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Now how much do I owe you?\n#Person1#: The bourbon is 15 dollars plus 10 % service charge. So the total is 16. 5 dollars.\n#Person2#: That is OK. Here is 20 dollars and you can keep the change.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# orders Bourbon with iced water and pays for it with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4035","dialogue":"#Person1#: It gives me great pleasure to introduce Mr. . . eh Mr. . .\n#Person2#: Miss!\n#Person1#: Yeah! May I introduce Mis. . . eh. . . Miss. . .\n#Person2#: My name is Jane Brown!\n#Person1#: Oh yeah! Would you please welcome. . . Miss Jan Brown.","summary":"Miss Jan Brown is mad at #Person1# introducing her mistakenly.","topic":"introduce a person"}
{"fname":"train_4036","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ellen! How is it going?\n#Person2#: Can't be better! Bob, aren't you glad the semester is over?\n#Person1#: Yep! Are you going to the rock concert Friday night?\n#Person2#: I didn't think much of it. Are you?\n#Person1#: Sure. Would you like go with me?\n#Person2#: Sounds like fun.\n#Person1#: You'll have to buy your own ticket though.\n#Person2#: Are you broke again? Let me treat you.\n#Person1#: Wow! When did you come into so much cash?\n#Person2#: You know, I am a waitress at the student center. Anyway now those final exams are almost over. I'd love a night out.","summary":"Bob invites Ellen to the rock concert on Friday night but he's broke, so Ellen offers to treat him as she's saved some money by working as a waitress.","topic":"Rock concert"}
{"fname":"train_4037","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything wrong with your food this evening, Miss?\n#Person2#: Sorry to trouble you. But I don't think this fish is fresh. It actually tastes a bit off.\n#Person1#: Sorry, Miss. I'll place it immediately, can I get you another drink, or you wait?\n#Person2#: No, please don't do that. I'd just like to return it.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Miss, but I'm afraid we can't do that. You'll order something else instead. I'd love to suggest the steak, it's the special today, and quite tasty.\n#Person2#: Ok, then please bring me the steak mediun-rare, thank you.\n#Person1#: Ok, Miss. I hope you enjoy the rest of your dinner.","summary":"#Person2# wants a return as the fish tastes a bit off, but #Person1# tells her she can only have a replacement. So #Person2# orders the steak medium-rare under #Person1#'s recommendation.","topic":"at the restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_4038","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, the ink is spilled on the desk.\n#Person2#: Did it spill on your clothes?\n#Person1#: No, but the table cloth was dirty.\n#Person2#: That's OK.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid it's too hard to wash off the stain.\n#Person2#: It's no big deal.\n#Person1#: I really feel great shame. Let me buy a new one for you.\n#Person2#: Don't be silly, forget about it.","summary":"#Person1# spilled the ink on the desk accidentally and feels sorry about it, but #Person2# says it's ok.","topic":"a small accident"}
{"fname":"train_4039","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's see now. Cut the potatoes into small cubes.\n#Person2#: Yes, but don't cut them yet. Wait until they cool. Where is the big plastic bowl?\n#Person1#: On the bottom shelf in the cupboard under the sink.\n#Person2#: What's Donna like, by the way?\n#Person1#: Donna? Well. She is about 20. She is very lovely and I think you will like her. What about Paul?\n#Person2#: Oh, Paul is very easy-going and friendly.\n#Person1#: Could you get me the pepper from the cupboard?\n#Person2#: Yes, sure. Which cupboard is it in?\n#Person1#: It's in the small one beside the cooker.\n#Person2#: There is no pepper here.\n#Person1#: Oh, there Isn't? Oh, no.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are doing cooking together while talking about Donna and Paul casually.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4040","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the right counter for express mail?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I want to send some important documents to Canada for my postgraduate admission.\n#Person2#: Are they urgent, please?\n#Person1#: Yes, the deadline for applying is 1st Feb, so I hope they will arrive in 3 days.\n#Person2#: Well, DHL is famous for its speed and reliability. It is the fastest international postal service available. The document will arrive in two or three days.\n#Person1#: Really? But can you guarantee the safety?\n#Person2#: Yes, I promise. Your document won't be broken or lost. All the items are handled by special staff and carried by a courier. It is reliable.\n#Person1#: OK. I will send them now.\n#Person2#: Please write the address and remittee on the express order and make sure there is no mistake on them.\n#Person1#: All right. Here you are.\n#Person2#: This is your receipt which you have to keep until the remittee receives the express. You can also check your post on our web. The post number is on the top of the receipt.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I have got quite clear idea of it.","summary":"#Person1# needs to send some important documents. #Person2# assures #Person1# that the documents will arrive in two or three days and guarantees the safety, so #Person1# sends them now with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"send documents"}
{"fname":"train_4041","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really like what you have. But the price for this product is much higher than we expected. I am absolutely not a buyer at that price.\n#Person2#: I know it is not the cheapest on the market. But if you take the quality factor into consideration, you will find your company will benefit in the long term. This device is built in with the most advanced technology. Every aspect has reached the international standard. It is a worthwhile investment.\n#Person1#: I understand that. If you can lower the price by 10 percent, we have a deal right now.\n#Person2#: Well, the best I can do is to lower the price by 5 percent if you are willing to pay 90 % cash of front and 10 % on delivery. That is our best offer.\n#Person1#: Err, well, I can't decide right now. Do you mind if I have a small internal discussion on this first? I will tell you our decision this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Sure, no problem.","summary":"#Person1# appreciates #Person2#'s products, but the price is higher than expected, so #Person1# asks #Person2# to lower the price by 10 percent. #Person2# agrees to lower the price by 5 percent. #Person1# needs an internal discussion about it.","topic":"business negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_4042","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to pay the fine on my ticket.\n#Person2#: Do you have the ticket with you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have my ticket with me.\n#Person2#: Let me see your ID.\n#Person1#: I forgot to bring that with me.\n#Person2#: You need it to pay your fine.\n#Person1#: Why can't I just give you the money for the fine?\n#Person2#: Because, I need to see a photo ID in order to verify who you are.\n#Person1#: Okay, I think I understand.\n#Person2#: All right, come back and bring your ID.\n#Person1#: So once I pay this off, my record will be cleared?\n#Person2#: Once you pay it, your record will be cleared.","summary":"#Person1# wants to pay the fine buy forgot to bring #Person1#'s ID. #Person2# needs the ID to verify #Person1#'s identity and tells #Person1# to get it.","topic":"pay the fine"}
{"fname":"train_4043","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is the best way to find a job here?\n#Person2#: There are different ways of conducting a job search. Do you know what you want to do?\n#Person1#: I don't know.\n#Person2#: Can you work part-time or full-time?\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter right now, either one would be OK.\n#Person2#: The binders have current local jobs listings and the computer jobs lists are good too. Understand?\n#Person1#: OK, I'll go check it out.\n#Person2#: Schedule an appointment with a counselor and you can get more information. Would that work for you?\n#Person1#: I am not sure.\n#Person2#: Everything that you need for a successful job search is here. Happy job searching!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to check the binder to look for current jobs available and suggests #Person1# schedule an appointment with a counsellor.","topic":"job searching"}
{"fname":"train_4044","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the way to the Great Wall?\n#Person2#: Oh, it is really far from here. You're going in the wrong direction actually.\n#Person1#: I must have taken a wrong turn.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter. Go back the way you came. After about five kilometers, you'll see a hotel on the side of the road. It's a big one. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: And then?\n#Person2#: Take the next right. Drive about one click further, and you'll see the entrance of the highway to the Great Wall.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.\n#Person1#: By the way, how long does it take?\n#Person2#: Without traffic, it takes about an hour.\n#Person1#: I heard the Great Wall closes early in the afternoon. Do you think I can make it before closing?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. It doesn't close until 5 o'clock. You still have plenty of time.\n#Person1#: Great! Thank you!\n#Person2#: My pleasure, and have a good time!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to drive to the Great Wall. #Person2# says it may take about an hour and #Person1# should be able to get there before it closes.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_4045","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really feel like eating a salad.\n#Person2#: What kind are you going to make?\n#Person1#: I'm really not sure.\n#Person2#: I really like Caesar salads.\n#Person1#: Caesar salads are pretty good.\n#Person2#: What kind of salad do you want to make?\n#Person1#: I want a salad with some chicken.\n#Person2#: I love chicken salads.\n#Person1#: I like my salads to have croutons, almonds, and shredded cheese.\n#Person2#: That sounds really tasty.\n#Person1#: You should make a salad like that.\n#Person2#: I think that I will.","summary":"#Person1# wants a salad, then #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the salads they like.","topic":"salad"}
{"fname":"train_4046","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your resume says you have had one years experience working in a foreign representative office in Shanghai, may I ask why you quit?\n#Person2#: I worked in a foreign representative office for one year. However, I leave there two years ago because the work they gave me was rather dull. I found another job that was more interesting.\n#Person1#: Have you done any work in this field? What have you learned from the jobs you have had?\n#Person2#: I have learned a lot about business know-how and basic office skills. In addition, I learned at my previous jobs how to cooperate with my colleagues.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# quitted the work in a foreign representative office because the work was dull and #Person2# learned about business know-how, basic office skills, and teamwork from previous jobs.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4047","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, hey, Keri! You cook, right! You're a pretty good cook.\n#Person2#: I'm OK.\n#Person1#: I want to make an omelet, so actually this is really silly, I've never made one before. How do you make an omelet?\n#Person2#: Well, I can teach you how I make them, which is the same way my father and grandmother make them, which is a little special.\n#Person1#: OK. Yeah! Yeah!\n#Person2#: First you take some eggs and crack them in a bowl, and whisk them up, quite, so they're quite high and fluffy, and in a hot pan, and you need a pan that's that's kind of small, that the sides go up at an angle. You put some oil and heat it up, so it's quite hot, and then you take your whipped up eggs, or whisked up eggs, and pour them into the pan, and as it's cooking, if you take a spatula, and push the bottom layer of the egg, to the side, to the sides, and then to the middle, so the uncooked egg gets to the bottom of the pan.\n#Person1#: Oh, OK. Wow!\n#Person2#: OK. And keep doing that until most of the egg is cooked so you should have a nice thick omelet and then flip it over, you'll only have to cook that side lightly. Put your fillings on the top and fold it over and let it sit just long enough to melt the cheese.\n#Person1#: Wow. That sounds really good.","summary":"Keri teaches #Person1# how to make an omelet which is a little special in detail.","topic":"omelet making teaching"}
{"fname":"train_4048","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your email address?\n#Person2#: It's bulldog 123.\n#Person1#: Bulldog 123. Are you sure that's all?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: No. That's incomplete.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: What's your mailing address?\n#Person2#: 456 Cherry Drive, Pasadena, CA 91170.\n#Person1#: That's correct.\n#Person2#: So what's the problem?\n#Person1#: Bulldog 123 is just the street. You have to give me the city, state, and ZIP code.\n#Person2#: Oh, I get it. My email address is bluedog123@yahoo. com.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# an incomplete email address, then #Person1# takes the mailing address for example, so #Person2# understands and offers the complete email address.","topic":"email address"}
{"fname":"train_4049","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find the nearest ICCC?\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's quite a ways.\n#Person1#: Do I need to take a bus?\n#Person2#: This bus doesn't take you directly there. You'd have to change buses twice. I suggest you walk. It'll take you less than 20 minutes.\n#Person1#: How do I get there on foot?\n#Person2#: Go straight ahead through the intersection.\n#Person1#: Wait, let me write this down. . . Alright, I'm ready.\n#Person2#: Keep walking till ou pass the square, then turn right. Walk past two lights and turn left at the third.\n#Person1#: Square. . . turn right. . . traffic lights. . . And then?\n#Person2#: Keep walking and look for a tall building.\n#Person1#: Tall building. . . Which side is the building on?\n#Person2#: The right side. ICCC should be on the first floor.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# walk to the nearest ICCC and tells #Person1# the right direction.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_4050","dialogue":"#Person1#: No.11 Police Station. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's about my son Leech. He went to the school this morning but hasn't been hack yet and it's 6:00 p.m. now.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please. May I have his name?\n#Person2#: Leech Smith, 112 Broadway.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Now Mrs. Smith, what is the matter exactly?\n#Person2#: Well, Leech left home at 7 o'clock this morning, but just now her teacher called me and asked why Leech didn't go to school.\n#Person1#: Do you think it's possible that he went to friend's home?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I called her friends and our neighbors, but none of them had seen Leech today.\n#Person1#: I see. Now, Let's move to some details. How old is he?\n#Person2#: 10 years old. And he is 1.5 meters' tall.\n#Person1#: What's he wearing?\n#Person2#: A blue shirt, and white shoes, carrying a green school bag.\n#Person1#: We'll do our best to find him, Mrs. Smith. Please try not to worry.","summary":"Mrs. Smith reports to No.11 police station that her son Leech is missing and offers a detailed description.","topic":"a missing person's report"}
{"fname":"train_4051","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about your exam?\n#Person2#: I failed again.\n#Person1#: Why? Did you oversleep again?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't.\n#Person1#: Then, what's wrong with you?\n#Person2#: Oh, I can't tell you.\n#Person1#: Tell me. Maybe I can help you.\n#Person2#: Nobody can help me.\n#Person1#: Don't say things like that. Tell me your trouble. We are good Mends, aren't we?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's something like this. This time, I made full preparations, but Smith told me he could get perfect marks. I decided to copy his paper and I did copy, though not completely. It turns out that his marks were lower than mine. And we both failed.\n#Person1#: lt serves you right.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# failed the exam again because #Person2# copied Smith's paper, whose marks were even lower than #Person2#'s.","topic":"fail the exam"}
{"fname":"train_4052","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've just moved into a house.\n#Person2#: Really? Congratulations!\n#Person1#: Thank you, and we want to buy a new television set.\n#Person2#: What kind of television do you want to buy?\n#Person1#: A colour TV set, of course, but I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a big one. If we buy a small one, we might have to change it in a few years' time for a bigger one. That would be a waste of money. What's your opinion?\n#Person2#: I don't think it's necessary to buy a very big one.\n#Person1#: Any reason?\n#Person2#: Yes. As I know, your sitting room isn't very big. If you put in a very big television, it will be bad for your eyes, and a smaller TV set can still pick up good programmes.\n#Person1#: Mm, that's quite true. I'll think about it.\n#Person2#: You'd better make a quick decision because the price may go up soon.","summary":"#Person1# just moved into a house and want to buy a new television set. #Person2# doesn't think #Person1# needs a very big one since the sitting room isn't big.","topic":" new TV set"}
{"fname":"train_4053","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Madam. Is the air-conditioning on? This room is as hot as a furnace.\n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. A new epidemic called SARS is threatening us right now. As a preventative measure, we are told to let in fresh air by opening the windows and not to use the air conditioners.","summary":"#Person1# reports that the room is hot. #Person2# says the air conditioner isn't allowed due to SARS.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4054","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't missed one day of school this year. I'm trying to get the prize for perfect attendance!\n#Person2#: Great! It's still early in the year, but if you don't get sick, I know you can win.\n#Person1#: I'm going to get my homework done and go to bed early every night so I can win!","summary":"#Person1# is planning to win the prize for perfect attendance.","topic":"win the prize"}
{"fname":"train_4055","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, I'm fed up with my job.\n#Person2#: Hey, there's a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested.\n#Person1#: Oh, what is it? What do they want?\n#Person2#: Wait a minute. Uh, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators.\n#Person1#: The European Space Agency?\n#Person2#: Well, that's what it says. They need an English translator to work from French or German.\n#Person1#: So they need a degree in French or German, I suppose. Well, I've got that. What's more, I have plenty of experience. What else are they asking for?\n#Person2#: Just that. A university degree and three or four years of experience as a translator in a professional environment. They also say the person should have a lively and inquiring mind, effective communication skills and the ability to work individually or as a part of the team.\n#Person1#: Well, if I stay at my present job much longer, I won't have any mind or skills left. By the way, what about salary? I just hope it isn't lower than what I get now.\n#Person2#: It's said to be negotiable. It depends on the applicant's education and experience. In addition to basic salary, there's a list of extra benefits. Have a look yourself.\n#Person1#: Hm, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey, this isn't bad. I really want the job.","summary":"#Person1#'s fed up with #Person1#'s job. #Person2# tells #Person1# about a job in the paper which #Person1# might be interested and introduces its requirements, salary, and benefits. #Person1# feels like wanting the job.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_4056","dialogue":"#Person1#: I feel very ill, Doctor.\n#Person2#: What is the matter with you?\n#Person1#: I have a terrible sore throat. I have a headache, too.\n#Person2#: Have you been coughing and sneezing?\n#Person1#: I cough a lot, but I don't sneeze.\n#Person2#: Put this thermometer under your tongue. I want to see if you have a fever. Let me see. Yes. You have a fever.\n#Person1#: Is my temperature very high?\n#Person2#: No, not very. Here is a prescription. Stay in bed and rest. Drink hot tea. Come in and see me in my office on Monday.","summary":"#Person1# has a sore throat and a headache. #Person2# finds out #Person1# has a fever and offers a prescription.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_4057","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Bacon Bacon food truck is down the street. I'm going to get lunch. Can I get you something?\n#Person2#: I was wondering why I was so hungry. I skipped breakfast. I have been working straight since I got here to work at 8:00 a.m. I even didn't have time to drink my morning coffee. A big juicy bacon burger would be awesome.\n#Person1#: I always get a burger. Today, I'm going to try their grilled cheese sandwich. I hear it has three different kinds of cheese, bacon, and bacon jam.\n#Person2#: Jam made out of bacon? Wow. I'd buy a big jar of that bacon jam right now if they have it!\n#Person1#: They might. Okay, I'll go down and pick up lunch for you and me.\n#Person2#: No, wait. I need a break, and I need to make sure I can buy that jam.\n#Person1#: OK, let's hurry. If we wait too long, the lunch crowd will be there, and they might run out of everything.","summary":"#Person1#'s going to get lunch and offers to bring #Person2# something. #Person1# wants to try the grilled cheeseburger and #Person2#'s interested in the jam made out of bacon, then #Person2# decides to go with #Person1#.","topic":"lunch"}
{"fname":"train_4058","dialogue":"#Person1#: I visited the new museum near the city center last month. It opened two weeks ago. You'd like it.\n#Person2#: Why? Is there lots of information about trees?\n#Person1#: No. It's mainly about wild birds that live in the forest. When I went there, there was a special plant exhibition, and they're having a study day for teenagers there about different kinds of clouds.\n#Person2#: That's useful for me when I go sailing.","summary":"#Person1# visited the new museum last month and tells #Person2# about it.","topic":"new museum"}
{"fname":"train_4059","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Room 205. What time is the dinner, please?\n#Person2#: The main restaurant opens at 7 in the evening and closes at 10. Our coffee shop is open 24 hours a day.\n#Person1#: And what time is it now, please?\n#Person2#: It's 6 p.m., sir.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# inquires #Person2# about the opening time of the restaurant and the current time.","topic":"inquiry about time"}
{"fname":"train_4060","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I speak to Petty?\n#Person2#: Speaking.\n#Person1#: Good morning, Petty.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Steward.\n#Person1#: I'd like to discuss your suggestion with you as soon as possible. Would Tuesday be all right for you?\n#Person2#: Tuesday. That's tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Let me see. How about tomorrow, say, 8:30?\n#Person1#: Then suppose I come to your at 8:30 tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Good. I'll be expecting you then.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Good-bye.\n#Person2#: Good-bye.","summary":"Steward calls Petty to arrange a discussion with her at 8:30 tomorrow.","topic":"schedule a discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4061","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you feel all right? You look Pale. \n#Person2#: All my joints seem to hurt and I have a terrible headache. \n#Person1#: Have you taken your temperature? \n#Person2#: No, not yet , but I do feel a little feverish. \n#Person1#: How long have you been feeling this way? \n#Person2#: Only since this morning. \n#Person1#: Oh, probably you've been working too hard. \n#Person2#: Maybe you are right. ","summary":"#Person2#'s not feeling well since this morning. #Person1# thinks it's because #Person2# works too hard.","topic":"ailment"}
{"fname":"train_4062","dialogue":"#Person1#: ok, so what have you got in store for me tonight? \n#Person2#: I'm really sorry, Ethan. I tried so hard, but I'm afraid I could't find a Dutch restaurant in town. The best I could do was a German one about 15 minutes from here. \n#Person1#: what? I don't understand. \n#Person2#: I though you said you wanted to have Dutch food? \n#Person1#: Oh! Ha-ha! That's not what I mean when I said 'go Dutch'! \n#Person2#: Huh? What were you talking about, then? \n#Person1#: 'going Dutch' means to split the bill, silly! \n#Person2#: ohhh. . . that makes so much more sense! Ha-ha. Well, great, I don't like German food anyway! ","summary":"#Person2# apologizes to Ethan for not finding a Dutch restaurant. Ethan thinks it funny and explains the true meaning of 'go Dutch'.","topic":"misunderstanding"}
{"fname":"train_4063","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps. \n#Person2#: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so compliceted. \n#Person1#: come on, nothing can be that bad. \n#Person2#: but promise me, you'll keep it a secret. \n#Person1#: ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much? \n#Person2#: I've fallen in love with my boss. \n#Person1#: really? Is he married? \n#Person2#: no, of course not. He is still single. \n#Person1#: then what's your problem? \n#Person2#: I try to keep it to myself. But there is a lot of gossip about us. \n#Person1#: oh, I see. Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip. \n#Person2#: worse still, he is trying to avoid me these days. \n#Person1#: office romance is very tricky. \n#Person2#: it gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed. \n#Person1#: cheer up, Nada. You'll be fine. ","summary":"Nada's depressed because she's fallen in love with her boss, which arouses lots of gossip about them in the office, and her boss's avoiding her. #Person1# cheers her up.","topic":"office romance"}
{"fname":"train_4064","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever made any plan for your future? \n#Person2#: Of course I have. I'd like to marry a handsome man and have two children if possible. \n#Person1#: Not me. I'd like to be a bachelor forever. \n#Person2#: I don't believe you can make it when you meet your Mrs. Right. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to marry a handsome man while #Person1# wants to stay a bachelor.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_4065","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to Helen's birthday party on Friday evening? \n#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? \n#Person1#: If everyone turned up, it would be a squeeze, but a feww people said that they couldn't go, so I think it should be ok? \n#Person2#: Are you taking anything? \n#Person1#: I've got her a birthday present and I'll take a bottle fo wine too. \n#Person2#: That's a good idea. She told me that she had bought plenty of food and snacks. I think it's going to be a noisy party. I hope her neihbours don't mind too much. \n#Person1#: Helen gets on very well with her neighours. I wouldn't be surprised if they went to the party too. \n#Person2#: I'm ready looking forward to it. This party is going to be a blast! \n#Person1#: Well, don't be late. I'll see you on Friday at Helen's. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to Helen's birthday party on Friday, #Person1#'s got her a present and will bring a bottle of wine. #Person2#'s looking forward to the party.","topic":"Birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_4066","dialogue":"#Person1#: My daughter plans to quit her present job and wants to find another. She says she wants to get a better job with higher pay. \n#Person2#: It seems quite normal to me. It is pretty much what I want to do. \n#Person1#: But what about settling down to start a family? Doesn't anyone want to get married any more? \n#Person2#: It is different now. The world is becoming colorful. Some of my friends don't feel the same pressure to marry. We all want to wait for the right moment. \n#Person1#: What time is the right moment? \n#Person2#: Let the universe find us instead of forcing love. We prefer natural love. The most important thing is to be happy. Love will find us later. That is what we say. ","summary":"#Person1#'s daughter's planning to find another job, which worries #Person1# that she might not get married. #Person2# comforts #Person1# that nowadays people don't feel the same pressure to marry.","topic":"get married"}
{"fname":"train_4067","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can you be shouting at your grandpa? You can't be so rude!\n#Person2#: No, I don't want to be rude to him, but I had to shout so that he could hear me. My grandpa has something wrong with his ears. He doesn't hear well.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I misunderstood you. Your grandpa looks kind.\n#Person2#: Yes, he is kind to everybody in our small town. So we all respect him.\n#Person1#: He looks quite old now. He must be in his seventies, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, he is 75 years old this year.\n#Person1#: Though he looks so old, he is still in good health.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course, he gets up early every morning and does some exercise in our garden. That's why he is still in good health.\n#Person1#: How's your granny? Is she still in good health like your grandfather?\n#Person2#: She was 5 years younger than my grandfather, but she died of heart disease 3 years ago.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. But old people really need taking good care of.\n#Person2#: Yes, I agree.","summary":"#Person1# blames #Person2# for shouting at #Person2#'s grandpa. #Person2# explains it's because #Person2#'s grandpa doesn't hear well. #Person1# apologizes for misunderstanding #Person2# and inquires about #Person2#'s grandpa and grandma.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4068","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in, come in!\n#Person2#: Hi, Gary. What happened? I was waiting for you at the theater. Why didn't you meet me there?\n#Person1#: I thought we were supposed to meet here.\n#Person2#: Don't you know our movie starts at 7:00 and we were going to meet at the theater at 6:45. Then it doesn't make sense to meet at the apartment.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, we must have misunderstood each other.\n#Person2#: Why don't you try to be clearer about our appointment?\n#Person1#: You're right, I am sorry. Let's go and watch the movie.\n#Person2#: I don't want to go now. We've already missed 10 minutes of the movie. I don't want to see a movie without watching the beginning.","summary":"Gary misunderstood #Person2# so he didn't meet #Person2# at the theatre. #Person2#'s angry and doesn't want to watch the movie now.","topic":"watch movies"}
{"fname":"train_4069","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Maarten, I haven't seen you for a long time. What have you been doing for the past few months.\n#Person2#: Nothing exciting, I've been doing 2 jobs during weekdays and another job on the weekend, it's really tiring.\n#Person1#: Why are you working so hard?\n#Person2#: I'm saving money for a trip to Italy. I want to spend some time with my girlfriend Lily there, how about you?\n#Person1#: I have been working as a tutor. Seeing my students progress I feel happy and proud.\n#Person2#: That sounds great.","summary":"Maarten's doing 2 jobs to save money to go to Italy while #Person1#'s working as a tutor.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4070","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Tony.\n#Person2#: Hello, Kate, how are you?\n#Person1#: Oh, fine, thanks. And you and Jane?\n#Person2#: Oh, we're fine? How long are you staying?\n#Person1#: Just a couple of days and then I'll go back to work in Tokyo.\n#Person2#: It's too bad you are not staying in London for a bit longer. Anyway, how about dinner tonight?\n#Person1#: I'd love to have dinner with you, but I'm meeting some customers from Oxford this evening. What about tomorrow?\n#Person2#: That'd be lovely. Jane will be pleased.\n#Person1#: What time should I come?\n#Person2#: How about 8:00?\n#Person1#: Great. I'll see you tomorrow then.","summary":"Kate came to London for work and Tony invites her to dinner with him and Jane. They'll have dinner tomorrow at 8.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4071","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like a cup of coffee and a cheeseburger, please.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but we don't have any burgers at the moment.\n#Person1#: But you always serve your whole menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's why I come here.\n#Person2#: You're right, but one of our cooks is sick. So we had to take some things off the menu for a while. If you want to come back in half an hour, we'll definitely have our normal lunch menu.\n#Person1#: That's OK, I'm really hungry. Let me see. I'll still take the coffee and I'll have a bacon and egg sandwich, instead, please.\n#Person2#: Do you want breakfast potatoes with that?\n#Person1#: No, thank you.\n#Person2#: OK, your total is $6.50.\n#Person1#: Here is a 10.\n#Person2#: And here's your change and receipt.","summary":"#Person1# wants a cheeseburger and a coffee, but the burger isn't available at the moment, so #Person1# takes an egg sandwich instead.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_4072","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Simon.\n#Person2#: Hello, Simon, this is Lisa. Sorry to call you at such a late hour. But I'm in trouble, and I think you might be able to help me out.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure, Lisa. What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Well, you know, Nancy and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall, over on the west side of the town. Anyway, we've been happy with it until the last couple of months.\n#Person1#: Sounds good, then what happened?\n#Person2#: Unluckily, the air conditioner broke down. So we report it to Mr. Green, the landlord. He promised he'll take care of it, but a month went by, and nothing happened.\n#Person1#: Did you make contact with him again?\n#Person2#: I got a repair person to give me an estimate, then I send it to Mr. Green. When I didn't hear from him, I had it repaired down and I took all the cost from the rent check.\n#Person1#: So, what's the problem?\n#Person2#: He called me in a mad way, he said he could have gotten it repaired down for less money. Now he's threatening to drive us out for not paying the full rent.\n#Person1#: Hold on, Lisa. It does sound pretty serious, but I'm sure you should calm down and take it easy.\n#Person2#: Well, you are over at a law school. So I wonder if you can come with Nancy and me, when we go to talk to Mr. Green. We're supposed to meet with him tomorrow night at 8.\n#Person1#: Sure, I have studied a lot about contracts. And I would be glad to help you. Would you mind and my visiting you at about 7:30?\n#Person2#: Of course not. Thanks a lot, Simon. You are really a warm hearted man.","summary":"Lisa calls Simon to ask for help. The air conditioner in the apartment rent by Lisa and Nancy broke down but the landlord did nothing about it, so Lisa got it repaired and took all the cost from the rent check, then the landlord is mad and threatens to drive them out. Simon'll come with Lisa and Nancy to solve the problem.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_4073","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to camp this summer?\n#Person2#: Oh no, I'm too old for that now. I'm going to a hiking trip. What are you going to do?\n#Person1#: This year I'm going to be a camp teacher.\n#Person2#: You really want to babysit children all summer?\n#Person1#: Oh, I love it here. The girls are fun, too.\n#Person2#: Well, if you like it, I guess it'll be fun. My brother was a teacher at Camp Sequoia for many years. He enjoyed it a lot.\n#Person1#: My camp is great, too. We go sailing and hiking in the woods, also I get to go horseback riding everyday.\n#Person2#: How long will you be there?\n#Person1#: Until the middle of August.\n#Person2#: I'll be back from my trip about that time. We'll have to get together then.\n#Person1#: Sure, it'll be fun to compare notes.","summary":"#Person2#'s going on a hiking trip and #Person1#'s going to be a camp teacher. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# loves the camp and talks about its activities.","topic":"summer plan"}
{"fname":"train_4074","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ralph, my stomach aches.\n#Person2#: Mine too, honey.\n#Person1#: I think it was the fish or the meat we ate in the restaurant.\n#Person2#: It might have been.\n#Person1#: Or the soup.\n#Person2#: No, it couldn't have been the soup. Because I didn't have any. Little Jimmy had some and he's alright.\n#Person1#: Of course, we sat in the sun for a long time, but I suppose it couldn't have been the sun.\n#Person2#: That's true. Now what else did we both eat? Only those lovely apples I bought at the market. It could have been them. We used to eating apples and you wash them.\n#Person1#: No, I didn't. I thought you have.\n#Person2#: Jennie, I didn't wash them. I was sure you did. It must have been the apples then. Oh, I feel worse now. Let's go see a doctor.","summary":"Ralph and Jennie are having a stomachache. They recall what they ate and they find out it's the apples that weren't washed.","topic":"stomachache"}
{"fname":"train_4075","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, how can I get to the Riverside Theater?\n#Person2#: Walk along the river and take the fourth turning on the left. And go down until you reach the second traffic light. Turn right at the end of the road, you'll see the theater.\n#Person1#: Good heavens. What a long way!\n#Person2#: Yes, you can take a taxi if you can't remember what I told you, or if you don't want to walk a long way.\n#Person1#: Well, I like walking. It's a fine day for walking, isn't it? And Shakespeare's play is worth such a day in such a long way.\n#Person2#: It sounds reasonable. I like Shakespeare.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: It's a pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the directions to the Riverside Theater. #Person1# prefers walking though it's a long way.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_4076","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. I need to speak with the property manager, please.\n#Person2#: Good morning. You are speaking to the property manager.\n#Person1#: While it was raining last night, water started leaking in from the ceiling.\n#Person2#: Was it leaking in the bedroom?\n#Person1#: It was in the living room.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me which floor you are on?\n#Person1#: We are on the bottom floor.\n#Person2#: I would like to look at the leak. Will you be home this morning?\n#Person1#: Yes, someone will be here to let you in.\n#Person2#: Just in case you have to leave, we will just use the master key.","summary":"#Person1# tells the property manager that water leaked in the living room when raining last night. The property manager will go to check it.","topic":"the leak"}
{"fname":"train_4077","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see you have bought the latest copy of ' beauty and fashion '. Are there any interesting articles in it?\n#Person2#: There ' s an interesting interview with a top fashion designer about the latest fashions. I enjoyed reading her thought. The ' which? ' section is very interesting this month. They tested facial cleaners. The article recommends ' all clear ' for effectiveness and price.\n#Person1#: I like to take the tests that they print in this magazine.\n#Person2#: Which tests do you mean?\n#Person1#: You know. Tests like ' how jealous are you? ' and ' are you a fashion victim? '\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. I like to do those tests, too, but I don ' t take them seriously.\n#Person1#: Of course not, but sometimes the results make you think about yourself and what you do. According to the jealousy test, I ' m quite a jealous type of person. Perhaps I need to control my jealousy.","summary":"#Person2# bought the latest copy of 'beauty and fashion' and thinks the 'which?' section is very interesting. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# likes to take the tests printed in it.","topic":"fashion magazine"}
{"fname":"train_4078","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mary. We're back. Have you eaten yet?\n#Person2#: I had some bread for breakfast.\n#Person1#: Let's go out for brunch.\n#Person2#: Brunch?\n#Person1#: It is a meal that combines breakfast and lunch. On Sundays, many Americans sleep late and go out for brunch. Those who go to church without having breakfast have brunch also.\n#Person2#: Actually, many Taiwanese wake up late on Sunday mornings, too. It may be a good idea for them to eat brunch instead of eating breakfast and lunch.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mary to go out for brunch and explains the definition of 'brunch'.","topic":"brunch"}
{"fname":"train_4079","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at the show on TV. I am watching a food show at a very famous seafood restaurant. I really want to eat at that restaurant. I am a seafood lover.\n#Person2#: Speaking of seafood, my mouth is watering. Let's go to the seafood restaurant in our neighborhood.\n#Person1#: Sound great. Let's go!\n#Person2#: Look at the crystal clear fridge. You can see so many kinds of seafood in it. They all look very fresh and delicious.\n#Person1#: True. I would like to have some salmon sashimi and a roast salmon head.\n#Person2#: You sound like a seafood expert. I would like to have some stir-fried squids and steamed shrimps.\n#Person1#: You are not too bad as well. I also want to have a steamed lobster. It is really taste like heaven.\n#Person2#: Let's go into the restaurant and find a table to order some food.\n#Person1#: Wait. Let me tell the lady what we would like to order in front of the seafood fridge first.\n#Person2#: OK. I will wait for you inside the restaurant\n#Person1#: Do you think we should try some deep fried oysters?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to a seafood restaurant. They find each other isan expert in seafood by saying their wanted food. #Person1# will order in front of the seafood fridge first.","topic":"seafood ordering"}
{"fname":"train_4080","dialogue":"#Person1#: What ' s on TV tonight?\n#Person2#: Not much, that new reality-TV show, Ally McNeal, oooo, Dark Angel.\n#Person1#: Wait a second. I want to watch Ally McNeal.\n#Person2#: Oh, come on. That ' s such a girl ' s show.\n#Person1#: No it ' s not. It ' s just funny.\n#Person2#: Yeah, if you ' re a girl.\n#Person1#: Well, you just want to watch Dark Angel because of the hot girl.\n#Person2#: That ' s not true. Dark Angel is a good show.\n#Person1#: It ' s story is just an excuse to get the girl dressed up in different tight outfits.\n#Person2#: O. K . , O. K. Let ' s forget it. There ' s a football game on too.\n#Person1#: No way. I ' m watching Ally McNeal. Go to John ' s to watch the game.","summary":"#Person1# wants to watch Ally McNeal but #Person2# thinks it's a girl's show. #Person1# refuses #Person2#'s suggestion of watching a football game and insists on watching Ally McNeal.","topic":"TV show"}
{"fname":"train_4081","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a little trouble, and I don't know how to deal with it.\n#Person2#: What's the matter? Please tell me. Maybe I can help you.\n#Person1#: Tom wants me to write a recommendation letter for him, but I don't know how to write it.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I know about this.\n#Person1#: Really? Tell me without delay.\n#Person2#: First you should have a salutation, which can be the company's or a person's name.\n#Person1#: Well, I see.\n#Person2#: Then you can write about his performance in college, including his academic achievements and his competence.\n#Person1#: It's easy to write those.\n#Person2#: You can also state his personality traits, hobbies and relationships with schoolmates and so on.\n#Person1#: Tom got along well with classmates. He is really a good boy.\n#Person2#: You can write all his strengths in the recommendation letter.\n#Person1#: What should I write except these?\n#Person2#: You should also state that you are his class president, so you are qualified to write this recommendation letter\n#Person1#: OK, I will remember.","summary":"#Person1# has no idea about how to write a recommendation letter for Tom. #Person2# advises #Person1# to write about Tom's performances, personalities, strengths and state #Person1# is qualified to write this letter.","topic":"recommendation letter"}
{"fname":"train_4082","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Trev! How did the shopping go?\n#Person2#: ' You ain't nothing'but a hound-dog. . . '\n#Person1#: Trev, are you OK?\n#Person2#: Of course I'm OK! I just bought a bunch of classic Elvis records!\n#Person1#: Aren't you lucky. The vintage-clock guy is driving a hard bargain. So I have nothing.\n#Person2#: No sweat. Just go back and talk him down. Here comes Wei.","summary":"Trev just bought classic Elvis records but #Person1# has nothing because the guy is driving a hard bargain.","topic":"buy records"}
{"fname":"train_4083","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello there. Is there anything I can help you with?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. 70, 000 US dollars is being transferred into our account.\n#Person1#: Which company are you from? I'll check your details.\n#Person2#: I'm the accountant with Go Thong Computers.\n#Person1#: Ah, yes. Mr. Can, isn't it? Yes, the money has been transferred successfully. But you'll need to change it into RMB before you can have it.\n#Person2#: No problem. Can I withdraw all of it now?\n#Person1#: You have an account with us, right? If so, there shouldn't be any problem.","summary":"Mr. Can as an accountant with Go Thong Computers wants to withdraw the money and #Person1# helps him with it.","topic":"withdraw the money"}
{"fname":"train_4084","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! I just bought one of those new Japanese cell phones! It's loaded with extras.\n#Person2#: What does it do?\n#Person1#: It's got a built-in video camera so you can see the person you're talking to. It also takes stills and I can use the E-mail mode to send digital pictures straight to my friend's phone!\n#Person2#: Wow! What else does it do?\n#Person1#: I can plug it into a folding keyboard to type in message mode. I can even surf the net.\n#Person2#: Cool! Anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes. With the 60 - second digital memory, I can record my voice and send it using voice message mode.\n#Person2#: Wow!\n#Person1#: You'll love this! I can use a stylus to draw a map on the touch screen and then use the fax mode to send it to another phone.\n#Person2#: Man, that's amazing. It must have cost a bundle.\n#Person1#: Nah! It was cheap!","summary":"#Person1# bought a new Japanese cell phone and is introducing the functions of it to #Person2#, including a video camera, a folding keyboard, and 60-second digital memory. #Person2# thinks it's amazing.","topic":" Japanese cell phone"}
{"fname":"train_4085","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Chandler! How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine. And you?\n#Person1#: Just so so. I am too tired. My company has been holding too many training sessions lately.\n#Person2#: That's good. Not Evey company provides employees with training opportunity. It seems that your company wants to further develop their employees and encouragelifelong learning.\n#Person1#: Good? ! For them but not to me.\n#Person2#: So, what's the problem?\n#Person1#: We have to participate in training after a busy day and during the weekend. You know, after work all you want to do is throw yourself onto your bed. And during the Weekend, you just want to stay at home and enjoy a family dinner.\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. But one should keep learning daily to maintain our keen mental power expand our intellectual capacity. Constant learning drive us to Sharp our power of reasoning, analysis and judgement.\n#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you on the point but couldn't the training be held during the working day instead of weekend?\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. I think weekend is the time for family gathering and rest Maybe you could make that suggestion to your boss.","summary":"#Person1# is tired because #Person1#'s company provides them with many training sessions so they have to participate during the weekend. #Person1# agrees with Chandler that they should keep learning but thinks the training can be held during the working day.","topic":"training sessions"}
{"fname":"train_4086","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you take a bus to and from work?\n#Person2#: Yeah, everyday. And there's only one choice. All the other buses are going the other direction.\n#Person1#: Hmm. I have the same problem. When I leave work, it's always rush hour. So the buses are always crowded.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah, it's terrible. I will tell you the funniest thing I have seen in China. It's when so many people try to get onto one city bus, and the last guy is squeezed in so tight that the door is tightly pressed against his butt.\n#Person1#: That sounds terrible the way you describe it. But you know, not long ago I really suffered on the bus.\n#Person2#: What happened? Were you having a hard time getting on a bus?\n#Person1#: You just can't imagine! I waited for the first bus but it was too full, so I waited for the second, and it was still very crowded. Then I decided not to wait for the next one, and got on the second bus. It was so full that I had to stand on one foot! No kidding!\n#Person2#: Hmm. Good exercise, uh?\n#Person1#: Yeah, absolutely!\n#Person2#: And it's so much fun. One day, the bodies were so tightly packed that some girl's behind was pressed against my front. I was afraid to put my hands down for fear of accidentally groping her.\n#Person1#: You were so happy, weren't you?\n#Person2#: What do you think? I'm a good boy.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both have the problem of taking a crowded bus to and from work. Then they share their terrible experiences that they suffered on the crowded bus. #Person1# once had to stand on one foot on the bus and #Person2#'s body was packed tightly.","topic":"crowded bus"}
{"fname":"train_4087","dialogue":"#Person1#: what sort of music do you like?\n#Person2#: I love just about anything by Prince.\n#Person1#: so, you're into 80s music then?\n#Person2#: well, I like all kinds of music, but he is one of my favorites. How about you?\n#Person1#: I like alternative music.\n#Person2#: do you have a favorite band?\n#Person1#: to be honest, no. I'm always in search of new music to listen to.\n#Person2#: do you often go to concerts?\n#Person1#: I usually go to see a live band about twice a month. What about you?\n#Person2#: I love going to live gigs. Are there any good local bands playing around here that you'd recommend?\n#Person1#: there's an open mic night at the pub down the road every Thursday night where my favorite local band usually plays. You should come along next week with me.\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I have a night class on Thursdays.\n#Person1#: that's too bad. Maybe another time.\n#Person2#: let me know if you hear about any good bands playing on the weekends. I have more free time then.\n#Person1#: I'll let you know. Did you want to watch some TV?\n#Person2#: sure, what's on?\n#Person1#: there's a reality TV show about a group of people who are trying to lose weight.\n#Person2#: that sounds dreadful!","summary":"#Person2# likes the music by Prince and #Person1# likes alternative music. #Person1# usually sees a live band and #Person2# loves live gigs. Then #Person1# recommends an open mic night at the pub and invites #Person2# to go, but #Person2# has a class on Thursday.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_4088","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, Devon, I've been putting on a few pounds and you're quite a lean fit guy.\n#Person2#: Well, thank you.\n#Person1#: What do you recommend? What can I do to lose weight?\n#Person2#: Well, I exercise a lot. I go running at least three times a week. But more than that I enjoy playing sports and so different sports use different muscles and all of it helps to lose that weight that you might have gained.\n#Person1#: Yeah, well, actually, one of the problems is that I actually exercise a lot.\n#Person2#: Do ya?\n#Person1#: Yeah, so maybe it's my diet.\n#Person2#: It could be and so in that case you might want to eat something perhaps more nutritious or maybe even less of what you do eat. Maybe, I eat three meals a day and I try not to snack in between. No potato chips. No popcorn. No candy bars.\n#Person1#: That's pretty tough!","summary":"#Person1# has been putting on and Devon recommends exercising to lose weight. #Person1# actually exercises a lot and thinks it lies in #Person1#'s diet. Devan shares Devan's meals to tell #Person1# how to lose weight.","topic":" lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_4089","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there a lot of crime in your city?\n#Person2#: There's some, but I don't think it's a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There's very little major crime.\n#Person1#: It's the same in my city. We also have a lot of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts who need money for drugs.\n#Person2#: That happens in many places. In my city, there is a very good drug rehabilitation programme. The police and courts are also tough on people who commit crimes, but I don't know if that's the reason for\n#Person1#: Some people believe that a tough approach is better. Other prefer a more lenient approach.\n#Person2#: I think that the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly. If most people have similar amounts of money, they will not think of stealing from others.\n#Person1#: That's possible, but I'm not sure it would really happen like that.","summary":"Both #Person1#'s and #Person2#'s cities have lots of crime and most of the crime is committed by drug addicts. #Person2# thinks the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly.","topic":"crime"}
{"fname":"train_4090","dialogue":"#Person1#: I cannot understand why she always helps and supports her brother.\n#Person2#: Why do you say so?\n#Person1#: Because he is often in trouble.\n#Person2#: She has promised her mother that she would be with him through thick and thin.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# why she always supports her brother.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_4091","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going?\n#Person2#: I have to go to work.\n#Person1#: Going to work where?\n#Person2#: I'm working at the polling place.\n#Person1#: I didn't know you were working there this year.\n#Person2#: I work at the polling place every year.\n#Person1#: How did you get that job?\n#Person2#: I signed up for it online.\n#Person1#: That's really cool.\n#Person2#: It's a very cool job.\n#Person1#: Do they pay you a lot?\n#Person2#: They pay well enough.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# works at the polling place every year and signed up for it online.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_4092","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude.\n#Person2#: I am Mr. Foster, and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people.\n#Person1#: Welcome, Mr. Foster, if you would have a seat in the lounge area, our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment.\n#Person2#: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting. Please let the hostess know that she can find us there.\n#Person1#: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared.\n#Person2#: Those patio tables are new, aren't they? Would it be possible to be seated out there?\n#Person1#: An outside table is available right now if you would like to be seated immediately.\n#Person2#: We would love to sit outside. Thanks for your help!\n#Person1#: Here is your table, and now may I take your drink order while you are considering what to have for dinner?\n#Person2#: Yes, could you please bring us a pitcher of margaritas and four glasses while we are figuring out our dinner order?\n#Person1#: I'll put your drink order in and be right back to get your dinner order.\n#Person2#: We'll be ready to order by the time you get back!","summary":"Mr. Foster has a 7:00 dinner reservation and wants to be seated in the patio tables. #Person1# arranges the table for him. Mr. Foster asks #Person1# to bring them drinks while they are figuring out their dinner order.","topic":"restaurant talk"}
{"fname":"train_4093","dialogue":"#Person1#: What stresses you out the most?\n#Person2#: Probably my parents.\n#Person1#: How so?\n#Person2#: Well, during school, they wanted good grades. Then after I got a job, they wanted me to get a better job. And finally, they want me to get married.\n#Person1#: You have to deal with a lot of pressure from your parents.\n#Person2#: Your parents are not like that?\n#Person1#: Ever since I brought home some bad grades in elementary school, they never expected much.\n#Person2#: You're lucky.\n#Person1#: What do you do to deal with the stress?\n#Person2#: Not much I can do. It's always there. I sometimes go out with some friends and drink, but that's only a temporary solution. The stress always returns in the morning.\n#Person1#: That sucks. You wanna go grab a beer?\n#Person2#: Sure. Sounds great. Let's go.","summary":"#Person2#'s parents stress #Person2# the most but #Person1#'s parents aren't like that. #Person2# thinks it's hard to deal with those stress. Then they decide to go grab a beer.","topic":"stresses from parents"}
{"fname":"train_4094","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, what's your idea of price?\n#Person2#: The best we can do is $ 120 per case.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid that's impossible. You can't expect us to reduce it to that extent.\n#Person2#: I think you are well informed about the prevailing market. Some Spanish firms are offering the same at much lower prices.\n#Person1#: Price can't be separated from quality. A comparison of the quality of our products with that of rival goods will show you that ours is far superior.\n#Person2#: It's true yours are of better quality. But your price is still on the high side even if we take quality into consideration. How about meeting each other half way?\n#Person1#: Well, I'll have to think about it and get back to you in about 30 minutes.\n#Person2#: Take your time, please.","summary":"Steven wants $ 120 per case but #Person1# thinks that's impossible because their products have better quality. Steven suggests meeting each other halfway. #Person1# agrees and will get back later.","topic":"price negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_4095","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Textile Import & Export Company.\n#Person2#: Hello, this is Miller. I'm calling about the appointment with Mr. Zhang for this afternoon. Something's just come up, I'm afraid the appointment will have to be rescheduled, I'm very sorry about the change.\n#Person1#: That's all right. Maybe we can make another arrangement.\n#Person2#: You're very kind to say so. Thank you. Do you think tomorrow morning would suit him?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid there's a bit of a problem. In fact, he's booked up the whole week except tomorrow afternoon.\n#Person2#: Tomorrow afternoon, Um. . . you see, I've made an appointment with Mr. Comet for tomorrow afternoon. In order to meet Mr. Zhang, I have to cancel the appointment with Mr. Comet, I'm afraid.\n#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Miller, but Mr. Zhang is really busy this week.\n#Person2#: I understand. When do you think I can come and see him tomorrow afternoon?\n#Person1#: Please let me check. Tomorrow afternoon - Yes, he'll be free from 2:00 tomorrow afternoon. Do you think it's convenient for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's quite all right for me.","summary":"Miller is calling #Person1# to reschedule his appointment with Mr. Zhang. #Person1# tells Miller that Mr. Zhang is only available tomorrow afternoon so Miller will cancel the appointment with Mr. Comet to meet him.","topic":"reschedule the appoinment"}
{"fname":"train_4096","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, got any more ideas for the website?\n#Person2#: Well, since we're collecting gifts instead of red envelopes, I made a ' for guests only ' gift chat room.\n#Person1#: But we registered at Macy's. People can just buy gifts there.\n#Person2#: The Taiwanese won't have time to buy gifts in America. The chat room is more convenient.\n#Person1#: You're right. They can discuss what to get and avoid buying the same things.\n#Person2#: Or discuss what gifts they could buy together.\n#Person1#: Any other ideas?\n#Person2#: We can also put a guest book on the website for people to sign and write comments.\n#Person1#: And we were going to make a collage for each of us using our baby pictures. . .\n#Person2#: Yeah, that will be the best part. Jack hasn't seen yours yet, right?\n#Person1#: No. He has no idea what a fat little pig I was!","summary":"#Person2# made a gift chat room because #Person2# thinks the Taiwanese won't have time to buy gifts at Macy's. #Person1# asks #Person2# other ideas for the website and #Person2# suggests putting a guest book.","topic":"gift chat room"}
{"fname":"train_4097","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Sir. Can I help you with something?\n#Person2#: I hope so. I'm not actually a customer here, but I saw an advertisement in yesterday's newspaper about your new bank card.\n#Person1#: I see. Yes, the advertisement has proven very effective. Would you like to apply for a card with us?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. But I suppose I'll have to open an account with you first, right?\n#Person1#: That's right. But don't worry ; it's a very simple procedure.\n#Person2#: Could I open an account with you today?\n#Person1#: Of course, it can be done right this minute. If you could just fill in this application form for me? Do you have your ID card with you? I'll need to see that.\n#Person2#: Yes, here you go. And sign here?\n#Person1#: Yes, please. That's being processed now. As soon as the account is set up, we can issue you with a card.\n#Person2#: So quick and easy! Thanks very much.","summary":"#Person2# wants to apply for a card after seeing the advertisement yesterday. #Person1# helps him follow the procedures to open an account before issuing him with a card.","topic":"apply for a card"}
{"fname":"train_4098","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is frank speaking, may i ask who is calling?\n#Person2#: This is Jane, I'd like to speak to Mr. Wang, please.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, he is not here at the moment. He has gone to the International Business Center.\n#Person2#: When do you expect him back?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure, he didn't say when he wound return. If you'd like. you can leave him a message until he is back to you until the moment it's free.\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. When he gets back, please just let him know that jane called. And i need him to call me back.\n#Person1#: Does he have your number?\n#Person2#: Yes, he does. But i give it to you again. 5264453 6\n#Person1#: That was 5264453 6, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"Jane wants to speak to Mr. Wang but he is not available. Jane needs Mr. Wang to call back, so she leaves her number to #Person2#.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_4099","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong?\n#Person2#: I got laid off today.\n#Person1#: Oh no! That's terrible!\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: My boss said I didn't have enough skills to do the job well.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I'm going to start taking classes at the local community college to try to improve my skills. Then I'll start looking for a new position.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got laid off because the boss thinks #Person2#'s lack of skills.","topic":"lay someone off"}
{"fname":"train_4100","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Sir. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Bill payment, please. I'd like to pay my electricity bill. I heard there's a new way ; I'm sick and tired of all this queuing!\n#Person1#: Now, you can do it via our Atms. It's convenient and easy to use. And we have 4 machines in this branch, so the queues are not usually very long.\n#Person2#: So, how do I use it?\n#Person1#: You just simply follow the instructions on the screen. You can inquire about your account information and use the self-service payment function.","summary":"#Person2# wants to pay the electricity bill. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to do it via ATMs and simply follow the instructions.","topic":"pay the bill"}
{"fname":"train_4101","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a hamburger, please.\n#Person1#: Do you want it with everything?\n#Person2#: No. Don't put mustard in it.\n#Person1#: All right. You have a hamburger without mustard. Anything else?\n#Person2#: Sprite with ice, please.\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# to order a hamburger without mustard and a sprite with ice.","topic":"food ordering"}
{"fname":"train_4102","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, what is your trouble?\n#Person2#: I'm not feeling well, doctor. I have a sore throat.\n#Person1#: Have you any aches and pains?\n#Person2#: Yes, my back aches.\n#Person1#: I'll take your temperature. How long have you been feeling ill?\n#Person2#: It began the night before last.\n#Person1#: You have a temperature, but it's nothing serious. It's probably just the flu. I'll give you a prescription. Take this to the chemist's. Take one tablet every four hours. You should stay in bed tomorrow, and drink plenty of lemon juice.\n#Person2#: Lots of people are ill at the moment.\n#Person1#: It's this cold weather we're having.","summary":"#Person2# tells the doctor that #Person2# has a sore throat and backaches. The doctor takes #Person2#'s temperature and will give #Person2# a prescription.","topic":"doctor interrogation"}
{"fname":"train_4103","dialogue":"#Person1#: This article is nothing but advertising for housing developers. I don't think the houses for sale are half that good.\n#Person2#: Come on, David. Why so negative? We are thinking of buying a home, aren't we? Just a trip to look at the place won't cist us much.","summary":"David thinks the article is advertising for housing developers. #Person2# suggests taking a look.","topic":"house advertisement"}
{"fname":"train_4104","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, I think Jimmy is coming up next! Jeez, he looks so small out there.\n#Person2#: He is going to need to do some serious praying if he wants to get a hit off that player. That kid is only 12 years old, but he looks like he is already a professional baseball player!\n#Person1#: Yeah... oh, no! Strike three on Marcus! That's two outs.\n#Person2#: We always seem to strike out against pitchers that throw really fast. We just can't seem to be able to get the bat on the ball. Maybe the coach isn't working these kids hard enough in practice.\n#Person1#: Oh, I don't know about that. I was a little early when I came to pick up Jimmy yesterday, and the coach was throwing really hard to them in batting practice. I think he usually does a great job. We should really have him over for dinner.\n#Person2#: Yeah, let's look at the calendar when we get home. Oh, look, there he is! Come on, son! Get a hit!\n#Person1#: Woo-hoo, let's go, Jimmy!\n#Person2#: Oh, strike one... that's OK, big guy! Be patient up there!\n#Person1#: You got this one... strike two... oh, honey, he was really late on that last one!\n#Person2#: Keep your eye on it, Jimmy! You can do it! Just like we practiced...\n#Person1#: Whoa! What a hit! It's gone! It's a home run! All right, Jimmy, way to go! Yee-haw!\n#Person2#: That's my son down there!","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# are watching the kids playing baseball and encourage Jimmy during the game. #Person2# thinks it's hard for Jimmy to get a hit off the player who is only 12 years old but already a professional baseball player.","topic":"baseball"}
{"fname":"train_4105","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this road to Tuner's Street?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Is it very far from here?\n#Person2#: No, not very far. About an hour's walk.\n#Person1#: Are there any buses going there?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, but the buses don't come very often. Only about 4 times a day.\n#Person1#: When does the next bus come along?\n#Person2#: Not until half past seven. You will arrive there if you walk.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you. I'd better walk. I can't wait an hour and a half for a bus.","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to walk to Tuner's Street because the bus doesn't come very often and #Person1# agrees.","topic":"asks for directions"}
{"fname":"train_4106","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am going to the museum Sunday afternoon. There is a new exhibition of Indian art. Want to come with me?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but my best friend is getting married on Sunday, and I won't miss it for anything.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the museum but #Person2# has other important thing.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_4107","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, would you like to come to my house with your wife for dinner at six tomorrow evening?\n#Person2#: We would like to. Who else will be there?\n#Person1#: Well, I also invite the White's.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. I enjoy making friends, chatting with others. I always stay at home and feel bored. By the way, is it a formal dinner or informal one?\n#Person1#: Informal, of course, just feel at home.\n#Person2#: Great! Oh, I can't wait.","summary":"#Person1# invites Jack and his wife to have dinner in #Person1#'s house tomorrow evening.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_4108","dialogue":"#Person1#: 911.\n#Person2#: Help. I need some help!\n#Person1#: Yes sir. Can you tell me what is happening?\n#Person2#: I'm at the university and a student of mine suddenly fell down, knocked her head on the step, and fainted right at this very moment.\n#Person1#: Yes sir. Can you tell me exactly where you are?\n#Person2#: On the...on the ...I'm sorry, I'm too nervous right now. We're on the second floor of Cutler Hall, Room 211.\n#Person1#: I understand, sir. May I have your name and the student's name?\n#Person2#: Her name is...uh...Anita Rivera. And my name's Lawrence Clark. I'm a professor here at the university.\n#Person1#: Okay, who is there with you?\n#Person2#: Um, Anita and two other students. They're watching her while I call. Do you think we should drive her to the hospital?\n#Person1#: No, an ambulance is already on its way. It should be there very soon.\n#Person2#: Uh, what should we do while we wait for it to come?\n#Person1#: Just keep her calm and warm.\n#Person2#: Okay, well do that. Thank you.","summary":"Lawrence Clark calls 911 and tells that a student fell down and fainted. Lawrence informs #Person1# of his location and his name and an ambulance is on its way.","topic":"emergency"}
{"fname":"train_4109","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, the salad's almost ready. How's the beef going? I'm starving.\n#Person2#: So am I. The beef looks just about ready. Just one minute ... ow!\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Oh, my finger, I burned my finger!\n#Person1#: Oh, wait, I'll get some ice and put it on your finger.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: There.\n#Person2#: Ah, ah, much better. The ice really works.\n#Person1#: How does it feel?\n#Person2#: Oh, I feel good. Thanks. Let's eat.","summary":"#Person2# burned #Person2#'s finger when preparing the beef, and #Person1# puts some ice on #Person2#'s finger.","topic":"cooking"}
{"fname":"train_4110","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to mail this letter overseas.\n#Person2#: OK, Ma'am. I'll have to weigh it first. All right, it's not over- weight. That's 5.5 yuan for overseas mail.\n#Person1#: That's not expensive. How long does it take for a letter to get to the U. S.?\n#Person2#: It all depends. It usually takes four or five days.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. It used to take more than a week when I was staying here six years ago. Well, I want to register it.\n#Person2#: All right. It's probably take a little longer to get there though.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. Well, please let me have a post office box.\n#Person2#: That's OK. Fill out this form, please.\n#Person1#: How much is the rent per month?\n#Person2#: It's 100 yuan per year.\n#Person1#: Here is the form and money.\n#Person2#: OK. Here is the key for you. The number is on it. Any more requests?\n#Person1#: No, Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to mail the letter to the U.S and #Person2# tells her that it takes four or five days. Then #Person1# asks for a post office box.","topic":"post office"}
{"fname":"train_4111","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please teach me how to use the computer? \n#Person2#: Sure , let's take a look at the menu first. \n#Person1#: Do I have to turn on the computer? \n#Person2#: yes, we can look at the computer and computer menu at the same time. And this will help us undstand both better . \n#Person1#: What should I learn first? \n#Person2#: Right now I 'll teach you to open files , save files and copy files . Are you ready? \n#Person1#: I am ready I am going to get , let's start! ","summary":"#Person2# is teaching #Person1# how to use the computer and they look at the menu first.","topic":"use the computer"}
{"fname":"train_4112","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you? \n#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have done all my work and it is about the time to leave. \n#Person1#: Though our company doesn't have a return policy, limiting the personal use of internet, I don't think the boss will like us to do that. \n#Person2#: Certainly, work always comes first. \n#Person1#: But it is lucky for us. The company computers don't have software keeping tracks of websites we visit. I have shopped too often online these days. \n#Person2#: Well, keep a low profile. ","summary":"#Person1# and Francis talk about the time they spend online everyday doing personal things during working hours, and #Person1# thinks they are lucky.","topic":"working hours"}
{"fname":"train_4113","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think? \n#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what could have been? \n#Person1#: What do you mean? \n#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently. \n#Person1#: For example? \n#Person2#: Like for example, if I hadn't studied architecture, I would have become an artist like I wanted to. \n#Person1#: I see. Yeah now that I think of it, I wouldn't have gotten married if I hadn't moved to this town and met Sally. \n#Person2#: You see! Everything happens for a reason! We wouldn't even have met if I hadn't been in that car accident ten years ago! \n#Person1#: Well, I have no regrets! \n#Person2#: I'll drink to that! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think of how things change if they had done some choices differently. #Person2# finds everything happens for a reason and #Person1# has no regrets.","topic":"life"}
{"fname":"train_4114","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, you know what, don't do it, 'cause the minute you do, they lose all respect for you. \n#Person2#: Well, it's not like that. We just e-mail, it's really nothing. On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it's getting... \n#Person1#: Out of hand. \n#Person2#: Confusing. But not, because it's nothing. \n#Person1#: Where'd you meet him? \n#Person2#: Oh, listen, I can't even remember. Ok, on my birthday, I wandered into over 30 rooms, for a joke, sort of and he was there, and we started chatting... \n#Person1#: About what? \n#Person2#: Oh, books, and music, how much we both love New York. Harmless, harmless, meaningless. Bouquets of sharpened pencils. Oh. \n#Person1#: Excuse me? \n#Person2#: Forget it. We don't talk about anything personal, so I don't know his name or what he does or where he lives exactly. So it'll be really easy for me to stop seeing him, because I'm not... ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# just email with the man. Then #Person2# recalls the day they met. Because they chatted about nothing personal, #Person2# thinks it'll be easy to stop seeing him.","topic":"interpersonal relationship"}
{"fname":"train_4115","dialogue":"#Person1#: And lots of Dear Abby sob stories. . . \n#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns! \n#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . . \n#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples! \n#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . . \n#Person2#: You mean, you like the pictures of the beautiful models. . . Hello? ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the contents in the pages.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_4116","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, I see from your records that you're often off sick.\n#Person2#: Yes, I seem to get a lot of colds and things.\n#Person1#: I see. Can I ask about your general way of life? Do you smoke?\n#Person2#: I don't smoke.\n#Person1#: That's good. Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables?\n#Person2#: Not really, especially no fruit.\n#Person1#: Well, since you don't eat fruit, I think you should drink more water because it helps fight colds.\n#Person2#: Really? Hmm...I don't like drinking water. But, well, uh, perhaps.\n#Person1#: There's no perhaps about it. And some exercise is needed to improve your health.\n#Person2#: Oh, I go swimming once a week.\n#Person1#: Well, you should go swimming 3 times a week, so that it really helps your health.","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person2# is often off sick and asks about #Person2#'s lifestyle. #Person1# advises #Person2# to drink more water and swim more.","topic":"healthy lifestyle"}
{"fname":"train_4117","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going to look for your job?\n#Person2#: How about Beijing? It is the place I am always dreaming of.\n#Person1#: Good. It is the place full of opportunities as well as competitions. When are you going to leave?\n#Person2#: Tomorrow morning. The 8:45 train.\n#Person1#: Then you'd better go back and get all of the things ready. By the way, have you got the ticket?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I plan to buy it tomorrow when I get to the railway station.\n#Person1#: Then you probably won't have a seat on the train. Shall I give you a ride? You know, I bought a car last month.\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I can manage myself. Trust me. And there will be more things to handle by myself in the future.\n#Person1#: Of course I trust you. Then is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, just cross your fingers for me.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# will go to Beijing to look for a job tomorrow morning. #Person1# is willing to give #Person2# a ride, but #Person2# refuses.","topic":"looking for jobs"}
{"fname":"train_4118","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate to look for an apartment again.\n#Person2#: Me too. We've been looking for one for 3 months, but none of them has suited us.\n#Person1#: Anyway, we have a 2 o'clock appointment to see the one on Main Street. I'm sure you will agree with me this time.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes, the manager said it's an upstairs unit.\n#Person2#: That's good. I don't want to live under people with loud feet.\n#Person1#: And it's a corner unit.\n#Person2#: That's great. We won't have neighbors on both sides of us.\n#Person1#: No pets are allowed.\n#Person2#: Perfect. We don't have to listen to dogs barking in the evenings.\n#Person1#: And there are only 6 units in the whole building.\n#Person2#: Sounds like there is no better place than this one in the world.\n#Person1#: The rent is only $2,000 a month.\n#Person2#: Perfect. I think we should rent it even without seeing it.","summary":"#Person2# found no suitable apartment and #Person1# tells #Person2# there's an apartment which is an upstairs and a corner unit and no pets are allowed. #Person2# thinks it's perfect and should rent it.","topic":"house renting"}
{"fname":"train_4119","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard what Fred did last night?\n#Person2#: No. Not yet. What happened to him?\n#Person1#: I guess he was a little drunk and he had a fight in the car with his girlfriend, while he got so mad at her that he drove his car straight into the front of a drug store.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: I mean he drove inside. The front of the store was completely broken up. Actually I saw it just now as I walked by. It still parked inside the store next to the milk. There, some food all over the car. It's a terrible state.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid Fred is in trouble. Where is he now?\n#Person1#: I hear he's in the police station. It's lucky no one was hurt.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Fred was drunk and had a fight with his girlfriend, and then he drove straight into a drug store. Fortunately, no one was injured.","topic":"Fred"}
{"fname":"train_4120","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, you look excited. What happened?\n#Person2#: It's a lucky day for me. I not only got a chance to see the CBA, but get the ticket of Disneyland. And the most important thing to me is that a singing contest will be held in our school soon. I plan to take part in it.\n#Person1#: Great! You have a good voice. By the way, are they giving prizes? I remember last time you got a pocket radio in the English contest.\n#Person2#: It is said an ipad mini will be given as a reward to the first prize winner.\n#Person1#: So cool. I bet you can get the first prize. Good luck!\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# is lucky today and the most important thing is that #Person2# plans to take part in a singing contest, and #Person1# bets #Person2# can win.","topic":"lucky day"}
{"fname":"train_4121","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my name is Marcus. I was sent over to help fill in for someone in the shipping department. I'm not sure where to go.\n#Person2#: That depends, you're probably supposed to report to either Mr. Johnson at the loading area, or Miss Hancock over in the goods house.\n#Person1#: According to the paperwork, I have here. I'm supposed to report to Miss Hancock. Would you be able to direct me to where I can find her?\n#Person2#: Sure, you need to go back out this door and then across the parking lot. The goods house is just behind it, it's a blue building.","summary":"Marcus has to report to Miss Hancock according to the paperwork and #Person1# direct Marcus to find her.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_4122","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your dinner party?\n#Person2#: I think it went pretty well. People really seemed to enjoy themselves.\n#Person1#: That's nice.\n#Person2#: But we shouldn't have invited my wife's boss again. We can never get him to leave.\n#Person1#: Really? How late did he stay this time?\n#Person2#: Until 2 o'clock in the morning. And we both had to get up early the next day.\n#Person1#: Oh, he shouldn't have stayed so late. You should have asked him to leave earlier.\n#Person2#: Well, it's pretty difficult to do that to my wife's boss.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the party was good but they shouldn't have invited #Person2#'s wife's boss again because he stayed late.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_4123","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, we need a room for the night. Have you got any rooms available?\n#Person1#: Yes. What do you like a single room or a double room?\n#Person2#: A double room.\n#Person1#: How many nights would you like to stay?\n#Person2#: We're only staying overnight. We'll check out tomorrow morning.How much is it?\n#Person1#: It's $68 per night.\n#Person2#: OK. Do you accept credit cards?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. Now your room number is 204. Here is the key.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# to book a double room for one night and #Person2# pays $68 with his credit card.","topic":"room registeration"}
{"fname":"train_4124","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. How can we help you today?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to get my hair cut a little.\n#Person1#: Well, can we interest you in today's special?\n#Person2#: Um... nah, nah.\n#Person1#: We'll shampoo, cut and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99. Plus, we'll give you a clean shaved to help you relax.\n#Person2#: I just want to get my hair cut. A little of the top and sides. That's all.\n#Person1#: OK, here we go. Time for the shampoo. Just move back. So what do you do, sir?\n#Person2#: I'm a lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents. I have an interview today. Hey, hey, you got shampoo in my eye!\n#Person1#: Relax, sir, relax. I'm almost finished. Now, let me see, how does this thing work?\n#Person2#: Look at all that hair on the floor! How much are you cutting off?\n#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. OK, now let's dry your hair and put a little styling gel in it.\n#Person2#: Hey, what happened to my hair? Are you even a licensed beautician? How in the world am I supposed to go to my job interview looking like this? I want to talk to the manager.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but he is on vacation.\n#Person2#: Forget it. Forget it. Is there any place in this town that can give me a decent haircut and fix this damage?\n#Person1#: Well, my brother works next door and he offers a complete package for...\n#Person2#: I know. Forget I even asked.","summary":"#Person2# wants to get his hair cut because as a lawyer, he has an interview today. He refuses #Person1#'s recommendation of today's special. Finally, #Person1# cut off too much and #Person2# feels so angry that he wants to find another place to have a decent haircut.","topic":"haircut"}
{"fname":"train_4125","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm not feeling too well. I think I'm going to throw up.\n#Person2#: There's an airsickness bag behind the seat that's in front of you.\n#Person1#: I must've missed it.\n#Person2#: Is this your first time flying?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'm going to San Francisco.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's a beautiful city. I think you'll like it.\n#Person1#: Hey, I'm feeling much better already.\n#Person2#: Sometimes if you don't think about it, that sick feeling will go away on its own.\n#Person1#: Thanks. By the way, my name is Mary.\n#Person2#: I'm Frank. Nice to meet you.","summary":"Mary doesn't feel well because it is her first time flying. Frank tells her there's an airsickness bag behind the seat.","topic":"airsickness"}
{"fname":"train_4126","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Is this Mr. Chang?\n#Person2#: Yes. Who is speaking?\n#Person1#: This is Kelly speaking. I am calling from London. How are you, Mr. Chang?\n#Person2#: Oh, Kelly, I couldn't recognize your voice. Well, I'm fine.\n#Person1#: Mr. Chang, I just want to tell you that we are leaving London for Beijing by flight CP 645 on Saturday morning. Could you meet us at the airport, please?\n#Person2#: Excuse me, I couldn't quite hear you. This line is crossed. Can you speak louder, please?\n#Person1#: I will say it again... Do you hear me now?\n#Person2#: Much better. I will definitely go to the airport to meet you.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye.","summary":"Kelly calls Mr. Chang to tell him the flight information and Mr. Chang will pick Kelly up at the airport.","topic":"flight information"}
{"fname":"train_4127","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank your for calling World Airline. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need to book a plane ticket to London.\n#Person1#: Round-trip or one-way?\n#Person2#: One-way.\n#Person1#: What date would you like to fly?\n#Person2#: Saturday, July 25.\n#Person1#: How many people will be traveling?\n#Person2#: Just one adult.\n#Person1#: Which class?\n#Person2#: Economy, please. Economy class is the cheapest, right?\n#Person1#: Right. Ok, the fare is $ 700.","summary":"#Person2# calls World Airline to book a plane ticket to London and #Person1# helps #Person2# to book.","topic":"booking a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_4128","dialogue":"#Person1#: I find that you spend little on handset charge every month. Have you any trick?\n#Person2#: It's simple. You can use call transfer.\n#Person1#: Is it so simple?\n#Person2#: Sure. You know, we spend most of our time at home or in the office every day, so I receive handset calls with the hand-free telephone, so I need pay little for receiving calls.\n#Person1#: It's true.\n#Person2#: Call transfer has many other advantages. When I am in places where network can't cover, such as the high building, I also use call transfer function, which transfers my calls to the hand-free telephone and I will not miss any call.\n#Person1#: That's all?\n#Person2#: In hospitals or on planes, handsets will interfere with some equip-ment, so we must close our handsets. If you set call transfer, the problem will be solved.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# the reason why #Person2# spends little on handset charge and introduces the advantages of call transfer.","topic":"call transfer"}
{"fname":"train_4129","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, come here. I've found the book our teacher recommended us to buy last week.\n#Person2#: Really? How much is it? Oh, it's 42 yuan! How expensive!\n#Person1#: You know, it is the best seller for this year. It has had its fifth impression since its publication early this year.\n#Person2#: How come? I have never seen such a popular book before.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute. I found there were two printings. The paperback books must be much cheaper.\n#Person2#: You are right. Let's buy the cheaper one.","summary":"#Person1# and Mary are buying books and they find the paperback books are much cheaper.","topic":"buying books"}
{"fname":"train_4130","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you okay, man? You don't look very well.\n#Person2#: Ugh, I feel terrible. I went out last night with Trevor, and things got a little out of hand.\n#Person1#: Nice! So, where did you guys go?\n#Person2#: We hit a couple of local bars, and met up with some friends. Everything was cool until Mike came along, and it turned out that it was his birthday yesterday!\n#Person1#: Oh no! Mike's birthday is a drinkfest for sure!\n#Person2#: Tell me about it! We drank everything in the bar!\n#Person1#: Is that why you missed work today?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I woke up this morning feeling really nauseous. I threw up like five times.\n#Person1#: Www!\n#Person2#: I was so dehydrated that I drank like a gallon of water, and my head has been pounding all day. I swear, I'm never gonna drink again!\n#Person1#: Too bad man, tonight is Tracy's going away party and she asked if you were gonna go.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. I'm there!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that he went to the bar yesterday and found that it was Mike's birthday. #Person2# got drunk and missed the work.","topic":"get drunk"}
{"fname":"train_4131","dialogue":"#Person1#: finally we're on board!\n#Person2#: yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats.\n#Person1#: are they window seats or aisle seats?\n#Person2#: let me see. . . yes, one window seat and one aisle seat.\n#Person1#: ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a terrible flyer. I always get airsick and can never relax until after I've landed.\n#Person2#: that's fine. I'd like to be on the aisle anyway. It's easier to get in and out.\n#Person1#: thanks. Where shall we put our luggage?\n#Person2#: I think the smaller carry-on bag can go in the overhead compartment, and the others can go under the seat.\n#Person1#: good idea.\n#Person2#: don't forget to keep the seat belt on.\n#Person1#: ok. Hope it's a pleasant trip.\n#Person2#: yes!\n#Person1#: and no hijackers.\n#Person2#: oh, you have too wild of an imagination.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are on board. They find their seats and change the seats. Then they put their luggage on the overhead compartment.","topic":"onboard"}
{"fname":"train_4132","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome back! How was your vacation?\n#Person2#: It was fantastic and nice, but I am glad to be back! Being a tourist can be really really tiring!\n#Person1#: Where did you go for you vacation?\n#Person2#: Because it's of the COVID-19, we got a really good package deal to Edinburgh, so we went there.\n#Person1#: I've always wanted to go to the United Kingdom. Is Edinburgh in Scotland, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's capital of Scotland.\n#Person1#: Oh yes, I remember. The art festival is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world! Did you go to see the festival?\n#Person2#: That was the first thing we did. I have a few pictures. Do you want to see them?\n#Person1#: Sure. What's this one a picture of?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's a picture of me on our fourth day of travelling. I'm standing on the royal mile street, and there are people acting around me. It is in the centre of the city.\n#Person1#: You don't look very happy in that picture.\n#Person2#: No, by that time, I was sick of sightseeing and too many people. I had had enough of art galleries, cathedrals, fountains, statues, and palaces!\n#Person1#: So what did you do?\n#Person2#: We spent that afternoon walking around a second-hand market. We had a few coffees, watched a movie, and went for a swim in the pool at the hotel.\n#Person1#: My travel agent always reminds me to plan a day of relaxing for every 3 days of sightseeing. Did you go to the Holyrood Palace?\n#Person2#: Of course! You can't go to Edinburgh without going to their famous palace! I was surprised by how beautiful the palace is.\n#Person1#: That's what everyone says! I can't wait to go for myself some day.","summary":"#Person2# is telling #Person1# a vacation in Edinburgh #Person2# went. #Person2# says #Person2# enjoyed the beginning by giving details of the art festival and few pictures, but was sick of sightseeing and artworks by the fourth day. Then #Person2# went for different activities.","topic":"rip to Paris"}
{"fname":"train_4133","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many credits are you taking this semester?\n#Person2#: I have to have at least eighteen to keep my scholarships and grant. But so far, I only have fifteen.\n#Person1#: What's the matter, are the classes you want full?\n#Person2#: Yes. And now I'm down to either taking a class I'm not going to need or considering a double major.\n#Person1#: If you were to take on a double major, what would be your first choice?\n#Person2#: I think with International Business a language would be appropriate.\n#Person1#: Have you even thought that far ahead? I mean what country would you like to do business with?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I would like to work in South America. So some Latin language like Spanish or Portuguese would work.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has to take at least 18 credits this semester to keep the scholarship and grant, and is considering taking some Latin languages.","topic":"busy study"}
{"fname":"train_4134","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who did the stupid thing?\n#Person2#: Maybe it was Dick.\n#Person1#: I don't think so. Dick has been on the ball and he never does things like that.\n#Person2#: Then it must be a naughty boy who did it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about who did the stupid thing.","topic":"stupid thing"}
{"fname":"train_4135","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?\n#Person2#: Not well. I'Ve been feeling pretty lonely lately.\n#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?\n#Person2#: You know what they say'a friend to all is a friend to none'. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.\n#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend.\n#Person2#: I know you are, you are my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?\n#Person2#: Not at all.\n#Person1#: I'Ve made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.\n#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time.\n#Person1#: People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude ; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club.\n#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks!","summary":"Andrew tells #Person1# that he has been feeling very lonely lately because he wants to have a guy friend. #Person1# suggests that he should join the ultimate Frisbee club.","topic":"feeling lonely"}
{"fname":"train_4136","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello? Is that Mark?\n#Person2#: How are you? I haven't heard from you in ages.\n#Person1#: I've been overseas, So have you been busy lately?\n#Person2#: Pretty busy. So are you back for good?\n#Person1#: Yes, I was just wondering when you'd have time to go fishing.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not working on the weekend, so we could grab some beer, ice and our fishing rods, and head out to the river.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. I've missed you my friend.\n#Person2#: Same here.","summary":"#Person1# and Mark haven't seen each other for ages and #Person1# invites Mark to go fishing on the weekend.","topic":"go fishing"}
{"fname":"train_4137","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't wait to go skiing tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I know. It's going to be so much fun.\n#Person1#: I always get excited the day before.\n#Person2#: I used to be like that. But I go skiing so often that I don't get excited anymore.\n#Person1#: I only go skiing twice a year, so it's a real treat for me.\n#Person2#: That makes sense.\n#Person1#: What things make you excited?\n#Person2#: Whenever I go to Vegas, I get really excited.\n#Person1#: Oh. . . that makes me excited too!\n#Person2#: Looks like anything fun makes you excited.","summary":"#Person1# is excited to go skiing tomorrow, while #Person2# feels excited when going to Vegas.","topic":"excitement"}
{"fname":"train_4138","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Joe! Where have you been these past few days?\n#Person2#: I'Ve been busy with a first aid course that I started about a week ago at the Red Cross.\n#Person1#: Cool! I'Ve always wanted to do something like that! Have you learned anything useful?\n#Person2#: For sure! I mean we'Ve learned how to apply pressure to stop bleeding, how to check for a pulse, and even how to apply CPR!\n#Person1#: Have you treated any real emergencies?\n#Person2#: Well, they took us along with some paramedics. There was this guy who fell off his motorcycle and suffered a concussion as well as a couple of compound fractures. His wounds were pretty serious so they had to rush him to the hospital. It was intense!\n#Person1#: I can imagine! I tend to faint when I see blood, so I think I won't be taking up a course like that anytime soon!","summary":"Joe tells #Person1# that he has been busy with a first aid course at the Red Cross and introduces the useful things he has learned.","topic":"first aid course"}
{"fname":"train_4139","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you looking for a course?\n#Person2#: yes, but I'm not sure which one to sign up for.\n#Person1#: what kind of program are you looking for? Full-time or part-time?\n#Person2#: I have to work during the day, so I want to find a part-time course that I can do in the evenings.\n#Person1#: what kind of course are you looking for?\n#Person2#: I need to improve my English.\n#Person1#: do you want a one-to-one private tutor or a group class?\n#Person2#: I think a one-to-one course will be too expensive for me, so a group class would be fine.\n#Person1#: have you ever considered taking one of our online courses?\n#Person2#: I think I prefer face-to-face instruction better.\n#Person1#: that's fine. If you want, you can sign up for a pre-sessional interview.\n#Person2#: what's that for?\n#Person1#: one of our qualified teachers will interview you so that they can find a class that suits you best.\n#Person2#: do you have a brochure about the course that I can take home to read?\n#Person1#: sure. Here's a brochure about out English classes that meet in the evenings.\n#Person2#: thanks. I'll read through it tonight and get back to you tomorrow to sign up for a course.","summary":"#Person2# wants to have a part-time group online course and #Person1# asks #Person2# to sign up for a pre-sessional interview in order to find out which course #Person2# is qualified for.","topic":"looking for course"}
{"fname":"train_4140","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see that there are Olympic mascots in your car.\n#Person2#: Yes. I am very interested in the Olympic Games, and I'm especially excited about 2008 Beijing Olympics.\n#Person1#: Me, too. I want to be a volunteer for 2008 Beijing Olympics.\n#Person2#: That's cool. Care for a little quiz on that?\n#Person1#: No problem. I'm an'Olympic expert'.\n#Person2#: Wow, you've talked the talk. Now it's time to walk the walk. Here we go. First, can you tell me something about the ancient Olympics?\n#Person1#: The ancient Olympics originated in ancient Greece.\n#Person2#: Good. Why do people name it Olympics?\n#Person1#: They name it after the place where it was first held.\n#Person2#: Who started the modern Olympics?\n#Person1#: This question is a piece of cake. A Frenchman named Baron de Coubertin.\n#Person2#: What did people call him?\n#Person1#: Of course he was called'the father of the Olympics'.\n#Person2#: What did he do for restoring the Olympics?\n#Person1#: He once made a speech on the ' Renaissance of the Olympics'.\n#Person2#: Well, that's for all. Excellent!\n#Person1#: I've told you I'm an expert.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is an 'Olympic expert' and wants to be a volunteer for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. #Person2# asks #Person1# several questions about the Olympic Games.","topic":"Olympics"}
{"fname":"train_4141","dialogue":"#Person1#: You don't look very well.\n#Person2#: I'm not feeling too well. I've caught a cold.\n#Person1#: Is it because of the bad weather? It's been really miserable for the past tew days.\n#Person2#: Hasn't it! It's been cold and windy recently. Do you like the weather here?\n#Person1#: Not really, but I've got used to it now.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm going for a trip to New York this autumn. What's the weather like in New York?\n#Person1#: Not quite good. It's windy and dry. We have got continental climate there. It's dry all the year round. Usually autumn is the best season of the year In New York.\n#Person2#: Is it cold in autumn there? Should I take any warm clothes with me?\n#Person1#: No, it isn't very cold at that time. You'll only need some light wool clothing with somejackets and shirts.","summary":"#Person2# has caught a cold because of the bad weather. #Person1# suggests that #Person2# should bring some light wool clothing with some jackets and shirts when going to New York.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_4142","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to reserve a room.\n#Person2#: Which date would that be?\n#Person1#: For the night of April 18th, for one night.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid our hotel is fully booked on that night. Is it possible for you to change your reservation date?\n#Person1#: No, I'm afraid not.\n#Person2#: We might have cancellations. Could you call us again some other day?\n#Person1#: Sure, but if you do have any cancellations, could you let me know as soon as possible?\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry, sir, but we are unable to do that. We would appreciate it very much if you could call us instead.\n#Person1#: OK, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to reserve a room but #Person2# tells #Person1# that their hotel is fully booked.","topic":"reserving a room"}
{"fname":"train_4143","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much do you pay wholesale for your products?\n#Person2#: We have a few different wholesale vendors, so our cost varies a bit over the fiscal year. But the difference is miniscule, a fluctuation of about 0. 2 %.\n#Person1#: That must impact your bottom line at least a little bit, doesn't it? After all, your sticker price is pretty much set in stone. How much do they go for retail?\n#Person2#: Retail price is 29. 95 per unit. We take into consideration changes in supply cost when figuring this price.\n#Person1#: Is that including tax?\n#Person2#: No, that's the price before tax. The tax rate is varies from different marketing areas, so it is difficult for us to figure in.\n#Person1#: How much is your profit margin then?\n#Person2#: Our profit margin is in the neighborhood of 20 %.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how much they pay wholesale for the products and the profit margin.","topic":"pay wholesale"}
{"fname":"train_4144","dialogue":"#Person1#: What sort of salary did you get at your previous job?\n#Person2#: Well, I got $ 3, 000 per month.\n#Person1#: I see. I am sure we can offer you $ 3, 500 at the beginning. Would that be satisfactory?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. That would be more than I have wished.\n#Person1#: Good. We also have health insurance, bonus and paid vacation. When can you begin to work?\n#Person2#: What about early next week?\n#Person1#: Good. Please come in on Monday. Working hours are from eight to four-thirty. Lunch is fifty-five minutes.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir.","summary":"#Person1# is interviewing #Person2# and they talk about the salary. #Person2# will come to work on Monday.","topic":"salary"}
{"fname":"train_4145","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to make a reservation to Rome.\n#Person2#: When are you planning to go?\n#Person1#: I'm supposed to be in Rome on the morning of the fourteenth, but I'd rather get there on the evening of the thirteenth.\n#Person2#: What time would you like to leave?\n#Person1#: Late in the afternoon, after work.\n#Person2#: We have a flight at four thirty.\n#Person1#: That's too early. I don't get out of work until five. Do you have a later flight?\n#Person2#: The next flight is at five fifteen and there's another at six thirty.\n#Person1#: I'd better take the six thirty. It takes quite a while to get to the airport.\n#Person2#: Yes, we have a seat available on that flight on the thirteenth.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. What time does the flight get to Rome?\n#Person2#: The flight only takes an hour and a half. It arrives at eight o'clock.","summary":"#Person2# is helping #Person1# reserve a flight to Rome on the date of thirteenth at six thirty o'clock and arriving at eight o'clock.","topic":"booking a flight"}
{"fname":"train_4146","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's my first visit to Prague, I'll be here for three days for a conference, then I have a day on my own to do some sightseeing before I head back home. What do you suggest I see when I'm here?\n#Person2#: There are many interesting places you should be sure to see. One problem is transportation, however. Because the city is very old, the roads are narrow and congested. If you only have three or four days to visit, you don't want to spend them waiting in traffic in a cab. I suggest you take the subway.\n#Person1#: The subway? But is there a subway station next to my hotel? I have to go between the conference center and the hotel several times a day. . .\n#Person2#: No worries, there's a subway station at the conference center itself, and a shuttle from your hotel to the conference center that takes only 5 minutes. When you do your personal sightseeing, you can first take the shuttle to the conference center, then hop on the metro.\n#Person1#: Is it expensive to ride on the underground?\n#Person2#: You can get a daily pass that will allow you to travel unlimited for the whole day for about 6 dollars. Otherwise, you can pay by trip, which is about 50 cents to 2 dollars each trip, depending on how far you go.\n#Person1#: Is it easy to get lost?\n#Person2#: No, no. . . . it's very hard to get lost. There are two lines, one that goes in a circle, the other that is straight. If you get lost, there are always subway attendants that can help you find your way.","summary":"It is #Person1#'s first visit to Prague. #Person2# states a transportation problem within the city before giving advice to #Person1# in several interesting places, and gives a guide of taking the subway in the city, as well as suggests a daily pass for subway taking.","topic":"visiting Prague"}
{"fname":"train_4147","dialogue":"#Person1#: There's a problem with my credit card.\n#Person2#: Tell me what the problem is.\n#Person1#: A charge came up on my bill that I didn't make.\n#Person2#: What was the charge for?\n#Person1#: The charge was for a $ 350 purse, but I did not buy it.\n#Person2#: Are you sure that you didn't make that purchase?\n#Person1#: I would know if I bought something that expensive.\n#Person2#: I apologize. What day was this purchase made?\n#Person1#: It was bought on November 12th at 3\n#Person2#: All right, we'll do an investigation.\n#Person1#: Until this investigation is finished, will I have to pay for the charge?\n#Person2#: No, you don't. We'll take care of it.","summary":"There's a problem with #Person1#'s credit card. #Person2# asks about the problem and promises to do an investigation.","topic":"investing a problem"}
{"fname":"train_4148","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there a swimming pool in this hotel?\n#Person2#: We don't have a full-sized swimming pool, but we do have individual swim stations.\n#Person1#: What exactly does that mean?\n#Person2#: Basically, a swim station is like a treadmill, except instead of running, you swim.\n#Person1#: That sounds really neat. Is there an extra charge for these swim stations?\n#Person2#: If you're a registered guest, you have free access to our swim stations.\n#Person1#: Are the swim stations open 24 hours, like the rest of the gym?\n#Person2#: To conserve electricity, the stations operate only from 7a. m. till 10.\n#Person1#: I'll go down there as soon as I can!\n#Person2#: I don't think you'll be disappointed. People really seem to like the swim stations.","summary":"#Person2# introduces to #Person1# the individual swim stations in the hotel and the opening time.","topic":"swim station"}
{"fname":"train_4149","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know John?\n#Person2#: Which John? Mr. Turnbow's son?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'Ve read news about him in today's paper.\n#Person2#: And he's bright and intelligent. I'm sure he can pass the university entrance exam.\n#Person1#: I wish he could too.\n#Person2#: How's your boy, Jack?\n#Person1#: He's a bit tired, you know. It often takes him a couple of hours to brush up.\n#Person2#: Poor boys! They work harder at school nowadays, don't they?\n#Person1#: Good luck to them.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about John who's bright and brilliant and #Person1#'s boy Jack.","topic":"studying hard"}
{"fname":"train_4150","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, CCL press. Jennisse speaking, How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, I'm looking for Mr. Alert Li.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Mr. Li is in a meeting right now. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: Sure. This is Nigel Smith his personal banker. Could you ask him to return my call?\n#Person1#: Nigel Smith. Does he have your number, Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: It's 2781703 1.\n#Person1#: 2781703 1. Sure. I'll make sure he gets the message.\n#Person2#: Thanks so much, bye.","summary":"Nigel calls CCL press to look for Mr. Alert Li. Jennisse answers the call and asks Nigel to leave a message.","topic":"leaving a message"}
{"fname":"train_4151","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Can you recommend some popular tour?\n#Person1#: How long is your journey?\n#Person2#: Two weeks and I would like to go abroad.\n#Person1#: The popular tour of the season is a 14 - days'sightseeing to Venice. Are you interested in that city?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I will book the tour.","summary":"#Person1# recommends a 14-day's sightseeing to Venice to #Person2# and #Person2# books the tour.","topic":"tour recommendation"}
{"fname":"train_4152","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Lincoln Bank. Kristy speaking, how may I help you today?\n#Person2#: Hello, Kristy. Could I speak to the department that deals with credit card applications, please?\n#Person1#: I can deal with that, Sir. Are you interested in our personal or corporate card?\n#Person2#: The personal card, please. Is it possible to take care of this over the phone?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Sir, but you will need to come in to your local branch to deal with the application procedure. Come in and fill out an application form and let us have a duplicate of your ID card. You'll also need a copy of your guarantor's and he or she will need to sign the form, too.\n#Person2#: OK. . . and what deposit do I need? I mean, is there a minimum deposit?\n#Person1#: You'll need to deposit 1, 500 RMB initially. There will also be some small additional charges for this service.\n#Person2#: That's no problem. How long will the whole thing take? A week? 10 days?\n#Person1#: It should all be sorted out within 5 working days after receipt of the required documents.\n#Person2#: Right, I'll contact my guarantor now and we'll come in within the next couple of days. Thanks very much for your help. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# calls Lincoln Bank to learn about the credit card. Kristy answers and tells #Person2# what he should do to open a personal card.","topic":"credit card"}
{"fname":"train_4153","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mary. How are you today? I heard you weren't well last week.\n#Person2#: I'm much better now. Thank you.\n#Person1#: What was the matter? Nothing serious I hope.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I had a bad cold and had to stay in bed for two days.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you're better. Anyway, I hope it was the last cold of winter and not the first cold of summer. What about your friend, Ann? I hear she is ill, too.\n#Person2#: She was ill. But she'll be all right now. I think she caught my cold.\n#Person1#: Everybody seems to have one now. I expect it's the sudden change of weather. One day hot and the next day cold.\n#Person2#: And very windy, too. That's why I'm wearing a sweater today. What do you think of it? Pretty, isn't it\n#Person1#: It certainly is. It must cost a lot. Where did you find it?\n#Person2#: Oh, I got it as a sale. It was quite cheap.\n#Person1#: Really! Well, Mary, I must say, it suits you very well. What a pity we men can't wear beautiful sweaters!\n#Person2#: Never mind. Let's go and buy one like it to send to your sister Linda in America.\n#Person1#: That's very kind of you, Mary. I'm really thinking of sending her a present.","summary":"Mary got a cold last week but feels better now. #Person1# thinks it is because of the sudden change of weather that many people get a cold. #Person1# likes the sweater of Mary and will go and buy one.","topic":"getting a cold"}
{"fname":"train_4154","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I need to find out where the city center is.\n#Person2#: Ah well, let me see ... You turn left and then go straight on.\n#Person1#: Ah left, thank you. Er ... I wonder if you could tell me whether there's a museum somewhere in the city.\n#Person2#: Well, it's further down the city center. You go across the bridge and it's on the other side of the river.\n#Person1#: I see. Could you tell me a bit more about it?\n#Person2#: I'm not really sure. I've never been there myself. I think it's quite interesting.\n#Person1#: Worth visiting, you think?\n#Person2#: Well, it's one of the tourist attractions of the city.\n#Person1#: I see. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# is showing #Person1# the way to the city center but actually #Person2#'s never been there.","topic":"showing the way"}
{"fname":"train_4155","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you try to leave your office at 6:15? And I'll pick you up at 6:30.\n#Person2#: That maybe a little late if we want to be sure of getting good seats I think I'd rather leave here at 6:00","summary":"#Person1# will pick #Person2# up after work.","topic":"picking up"}
{"fname":"train_4156","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Brown?\n#Person2#: I am sorry, he is out for lunch. Would you like to leave a message?\n#Person1#: Err, what time do you expect him back?\n#Person2#: Say, in half an hour.\n#Person1#: Thank you, I'll try back later.","summary":"#Person1# calls Mr. Brown but #Person2# says Mr. Brown is out for lunch and asks #Person1# to leave a message.","topic":"leaving a mesage"}
{"fname":"train_4157","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what happened, madam?\n#Person2#: Well, I saw this old man. He was kind of holding his bag like this. He just left the bank and I was still queuing up to collect my money, but I was near the door. Now this young man came running past him and tried to get the bag.\n#Person1#: And they both fell down?\n#Person2#: Yeah, and the young man ran away, and the poor old man fell on the sidewalk, still holding his bag tightly. And we managed to help him up. Now can I go back in to collect my money?\n#Person1#: Would you mind coming with us, madam? We need more information.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the young man tried to get the bag of the old man when the old man fell down.","topic":"eyewitness"}
{"fname":"train_4158","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, madam.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.\n#Person1#: Where did you lose it, madam?\n#Person2#: Er... I left it on a bus yesterday morning.\n#Person1#: Can you describe it? Is it a raincoat?\n#Person2#: No. It's a long white overcoat. It's got a belt, and one of those thick furry collars that keep your ears warm. It's a very nice coat, actually.\n#Person1#: Hmm. I'm afraid we haven't got anything like that, madam. Sorry. But, may I have your name and your telephone number? We'll contact you as soon as we've got it.","summary":"#Person2# turns to #Person1# for help because she lost her coat. #Person1# asks for her contact.","topic":"losing a coat"}
{"fname":"train_4159","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's try that song again. You played it well, but try to play the second part a little faster this time.\n#Person2#: Ugh. I already played it three times! My hands are too cold to play well.\n#Person1#: OK, let's try another song. Play the short, slow piece that you like so much, the one that sounds like guitar music. That should warm up your hands!\n#Person2#: Oh, that one is easy! I played it four times this morning. It's my favorite.\n#Person1#: Good! You will be a great piano player one day if you keep playing the songs that you enjoy!","summary":"#Person1# instructs #Person2# how to play the song but #Person2# thinks that one is too hard. So they change to another song.","topic":"playing the song"}
{"fname":"train_4160","dialogue":"#Person1#: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth.\n#Person2#: Let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are, so prepare what you would like to say ahead of time.\n#Person1#: I often do like that, but I'm worried about the responses from other people.\n#Person2#: You have to be realistic. Not everyone is going to agree with you, but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion.\n#Person1#: I'm worried that what I say will not make sense.\n#Person2#: We could chat about the topic before class. I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. What should I do if I have two minds about a topic?\n#Person2#: That's easy. Express possibilities. People will think that you are pretty smart to look at the topic from more than one angle.\n#Person1#: I didn't realize that speaking in class could be so easy.\n#Person2#: The most difficult thing is to predict what other people will say. They will reply to your statements. but you can't be sure how.","summary":"#Person1# finds it hard to express in class and #Person2# gives #Person1# some advice on how to prepare the topics as chatting about the topic before the class and expressing different possibilities of the topic.","topic":"express in class"}
{"fname":"train_4161","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, do you have a pen pal?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. Her name is Alice.\n#Person1#: Where is she?\n#Person2#: In England. But we don't often write to each other because neither of us has much time. We both have a lot of work to do.\n#Person1#: Do you know what your pen pal's hobbies are?\n#Person2#: Yes. She enjoys listening to music. Among school subjects, she likes math best.\n#Person1#: Are you going to write to her soon?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I'm pretty busy. But I'll write to her when I have time.","summary":"Jane has a pen pal called Alice, who is in England. Jane tells #Person1# about Alice's hobbies.","topic":"pen pal"}
{"fname":"train_4162","dialogue":"#Person1#: why are you in such a good mood today? \n#Person2#: well, yesterday, I decided to face my fear of heights. \n#Person1#: I didn't know you were scared of heights! Was it really bad? \n#Person2#: let me put it this way. I've never seen a porfessional soprts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to walk to the top of the stairs to sit down. \n#Person1#: so what did you do about it yesterday? \n#Person2#: I went sky-diving! \n#Person1#: you're kidding me! that sounds really scary! \n#Person2#: It was scary, but it felt great, too. \n#Person1#: weren't you scared? \n#Person2#: of course I was scared. But I had an instrustor that went with me and that helped. \n#Person1#: so have you cured your fear of heights? \n#Person2#: I think so. After I jumped out of the plane, I realized that I should just enjoy life. Worrying about it or not doing things out of fear is just plain silly. \n#Person1#: I'm impressed. \n#Person2#: are you scared of anything? \n#Person1#: well, sometimes I get scared when I'm in my apartment all by myself. \n#Person2#: what do you think is going to happen? \n#Person1#: I always worry that the door is unlocked or that a window is open and that a stranger will come in and steal my things. \n#Person2#: it sounds like you just need to be more careful. ","summary":"#Person2# is in a good mood and tells #Person1# that #Person2# decided to face the fear of heights yesterday. #Person2# went sky-driving yesterday. #Person1# also talks about what scares #Person1#.","topic":"fear of heights"}
{"fname":"train_4163","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me see. How much should I pay for you? \n#Person2#: Don't think about it! \n#Person1#: No, this will not do. Let me see. \n#Person2#: You pay for the taxi and dinner, then to even things up. \n#Person1#: Good ideas. ","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to pay for the taxi and dinner so as to even things up.","topic":"even things up"}
{"fname":"train_4164","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello sir, how may I help you? \n#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice. \n#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is? \n#Person2#: It's not really an occasion, it's more like I'm sorry. \n#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husbands and boyfriends. It has a dozen long stem red roses with a couple of sunflowers and a single orchid that stands out. It includes a small teddy bear to achieve the effect of immediate forgiveness. \n#Person2#: I think I'm gonna need more than just a dozen red roses and a bear. What else do you recommend? \n#Person1#: Mmm, well this is our I'm sorry I cheated on you package. Two dozen red roses lined with tulips, carnations and lilies. The fragrance and beauty of this flower arrangement is sure to make her forgive you. \n#Person2#: I don't think that's gonna cut it. I need something bigger and better! \n#Person1#: I'm sorry sir but, what exactly did you do? \n#Person2#: Well, I may have accidentally insinuated that she is getting chubbier. \n#Person1#: Get out of my store,you jerk! ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy flowers to apologize and #Person1# recommends several choices. But when knowing the reasons that #Person2# has accidentally insinuated that his girlfriend is getting chubbier, #Person1# doesn't want to sell him the flowers.","topic":"apologize"}
{"fname":"train_4165","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy some running shoes. Maybe New Balance. \n#Person2#: Why do you need running shoes? You aren't a runner. \n#Person1#: But I exercise at the club. And I use the stepping machine. So I need good running shoes. \n#Person2#: That's not the same. Maybe you want to buy running-shoe-style shoes, but not real running shoes. \n#Person1#: What's the difference? \n#Person2#: There isn't much difference. But there is some difference. For one thing, real running shoes are much more expensive. They have very lightweight materials. They're designed for serious runner \n#Person1#: And what are running-shoe-style shoes? \n#Person2#: They look like running shoes. They have the same shape. And you can use them for running too. But they're not so serious. They aren't designed for serious runners. You can use them for exerci \n#Person1#: But they aren't as light, right? \n#Person2#: That's right. If you want a really lightweight shoe, you should buy a high-quality running shoe. \n#Person1#: That's what I want. For exercising at the club. I can even spend 100 dollars on them. I don't care. \n#Person2#: But it's a waste of money. You won't really run in them! You don't need such a shoe to use exercise machines. It's just a waste of money. \n#Person1#: My sister has New Balance running shoes. I want shoes just like hers. I don't care if they're expensive. And they look cool too. \n#Person2#: Well, do what you like. There are different kinds of New Balance shoes though. You don't have to buy the most expensive. \n#Person1#: I want the best. My sister said good shoes are very important. For support. They support your feet. \n#Person2#: Your sister is a fitness expert, huh? \n#Person1#: No, but she exercises more than me. \n#Person2#: I really think you are stubborn about some things. But here. Let's look at the New Balance shoes. \n#Person1#: Here it is. This is what my sister has. \n#Person2#: Yes, that's it. That's their top model. \n#Person1#: I wonder if they have my size. \n#Person2#: Well, we can wait for the assistant to help us, or we can look through the boxes down here. What is your size? \n#Person1#: Here in America, it's six. \n#Person2#: Well, here you are. Size six. Woman's. 137 dollars. Wow, what a waste of money! \n#Person1#: It's none of your business. Let me try them on. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy some running shoes and #Person2# tells #Person1# the difference between running shoes and running-shoe-style shoes. Then #Person1# thinks #Person1# needs a pair of high-quality lightweight shoes and wants the best shoes because #Person1#'s sister has a pair of cool shoes. #Person2# thinks that is a waste of money.","topic":"buying shoes"}
{"fname":"train_4166","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm planning to buy a bicycle. As you are quite a cycling enthusiast, I wish you might give me some advice. \n#Person2#: With pleasure, chap. But before I start, I need to know what you want a bike for? \n#Person1#: My purposes are two-fold. On the one hand, I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating buses every day and decided to ride to work. On the other hand, bicycling is a sport, and I intend to build up my body through constantly taking a ride over the weekends. \n#Person2#: Cycling during weekends? Do you me riding on the mountainous countryside orjust the neighboring towns? \n#Person1#: Does that make any difference? \n#Person2#: Can't be greater. If you ride on bumpy, hilly roads, a mountain bike is what you need. But if you just ride comfortably along the city lanes, you might choose a road bike. \n#Person1#: Are they designed differently? \n#Person2#: A road bike features skinny tires and a light-weight frame. Its riding position puts you bent over the handlebars. It's not particularly beefy in construction, and generally, it won't stand up well under heavy loads or on really rough surfaces. In contrast, mountain bikes have wide tires and a stout frame. You sit higher on them and don't have to hunched over. ","summary":"#Person1# is planning to buy a bicycle and asks #Person2# for some advice. #Person2# asks the reasons and explains the difference between a mountain bike and a road bike.","topic":"buying a bicycle"}
{"fname":"train_4167","dialogue":"#Person1#: I lost my dog. Can you help me look for him?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. When was the last time you saw him?\n#Person1#: I tide him up right here as I went to grab some coffee. When I came back outside, he was gone.\n#Person2#: OK, what does he look like?\n#Person1#: He's white with black spots He's around 40 pounds and has short hair. His name is Milo and he always comes when he's called.\n#Person2#: I'll take the streets going to the right and you take the streets going to the left. Meet me back in front of the coffee shop in 10 minutes. If we don't find him, we can take my car to look farther out.\n#Person1#: Do you think I should call the police?\n#Person2#: I doubt if they'll have time to help, but I don't think will need them. Look over there in that Park 2 blocks down.\n#Person1#: It's Milo! Quick! Let's run over there!\n#Person2#: Let's go.","summary":"#Person1# lost the dog and describes to #Person2# what it looks like. #Person2# helps to look for the dog.","topic":"looking for dog"}
{"fname":"train_4168","dialogue":"#Person1#: That was a cool exhibition!\n#Person2#: I knew you'd like it. I believe it will help us with our school cloth project. I got lots of ideas now.\n#Person1#: I was really interested in the designer wear section. It's totally special.\n#Person2#: Yes, it'd be great to wear something so special. But what impressed me most was the part that showed you how to recycle clothes.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but I can't see myself wearing any of my dad's old things just now. I didn't expect the show to be so interesting.\n#Person2#: I enjoyed seeing the live models, though I'm not sure whether it lived up to my expectations.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# like the exhibition very much. #Person1# was interested in the designer wear section and #Person2# was impressed by the recycling clothes part.","topic":"great exhibition"}
{"fname":"train_4169","dialogue":"#Person1#: Of course I'll pick you up Kevin. You're my favorite cousin. Great. I'll see you at 3:00 o'clock. Have a great trip. Bye. Hello?\n#Person2#: Claudia, it's professor Albby.\n#Person1#: Oh, hi, Professor Albby. How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks. Miss Leska is sick today. She has a class from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Can you teach her class?\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. My cousin is visiting this week from Seattle and he arrives today at 3:00.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Gee. I don't know what to do.\n#Person1#: Well, wait. Listen, my roommate Terra can go to the bus station and meet my cousin. Miss Leska always helps me.\n#Person2#: That's great. Thanks a lot. See you at 1:30.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Claudia answers the call from Professor Albby. She will teach the class of Miss Leska and Claudia's roommate Terra will pick up her cousin.","topic":"helping Miss Leska"}
{"fname":"train_4170","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I didn't see you stop.\n#Person2#: Well, that was probably because you were talking on your mobile phone.\n#Person1#: Sir, I, ah, don't know what you're talking about. I was just looking out the window.\n#Person2#: Young lady, I saw you in my mirror. You had the phone up to your ear the whole time.\n#Person1#: No, I was just doing my hair.\n#Person2#: Listen, I'm not stupid, OK? When the police get here, they're going to check your phone and see that you made a call at the time of the accident. You're in big trouble.\n#Person1#: No, please don't call them. My father will kill me. Look, here's my insurance card. They'll pay for the damage to your car.\n#Person2#: They are already on their way. Next time maybe you'll think twice about answering a call when you're on the road.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# had a traffic accident. #Person2# blames #Person1# for answering a call on the road and calls the police to deal with the traffic accident.","topic":"traffic accident"}
{"fname":"train_4171","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mike. I hear you were doing some part time work.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am working 4 nights a week at a restaurant.\n#Person1#: What are you doing there?\n#Person2#: Doing some dishwashing in dusting tables.\n#Person1#: Do they give you decent wages.\n#Person2#: Not too bad.\n#Person1#: Well, I've been accepted for a part time job in a library. I will be working there only on weekends.\n#Person2#: Really? That's good. So you'll be earning some extra money, too.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I don't want to ask my parents for spending money anymore. Well, may I ask a personal question?\n#Person2#: It depends. What do you want to know.\n#Person1#: What do you do with the money you earn?\n#Person2#: Well, I spend some of it on books and movies, and I also save some for short trips.\n#Person1#: Good idea. What I want to get is a sports bicycle.","summary":"Mike tells #Person1# that he is doing some dishwashing in dusting tables as a part-time job because he doesn't want to ask his parents for money anymore.","topic":"part-time job"}
{"fname":"train_4172","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. May I speak to Jerry, please?\n#Person2#: Sorry, but he is out for lunch right now.\n#Person1#: I see. Can you give me some idea how long he'll be back?\n#Person2#: I think he will be back around 2:00. If you like, please leave your name and phone number, I'll have him call you as soon as he comes back.\n#Person1#: That's nice. My name is Steven, my phone number is 6789777. Okay, I'll be waiting for his call. Thank you and bye!\n#Person2#: My pleasure, bye!","summary":"Steven wants to speak to Jerry but he's out for lunch. #Person2#'ll have Jerry call Steven.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_4173","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Crandall, I ' m sorry, but I really don ' t see the value in doing this entire project over from scratch. It would take a lot of work.\n#Person2#: That ' s certainly true. But, that ' s what this job is all about, Maria. There's no doubt that this project is unacceptable.\n#Person1#: I agree. But I think that we can handle the problem by making a few major changes. I ' d appreciate it if you would give me a chance.\n#Person2#: All right, Maria. I ' ll give you until tomorrow at 4:00 to produce a satisfactory piece of work, but otherwise, you ' ll have to re-do it.","summary":"Maria asks Mr. Crandall to let her make major changes for the project. He agrees but if it doesn't work, Maria needs to re-do it.","topic":"re-do a project"}
{"fname":"train_4174","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bill, do you know if the cafeteria around the corner's open today?\n#Person2#: Yes. They were open this morning when I came to work. They must've finished remodeling. Why do you want to know?\n#Person1#: Well, I thought that maybe we could go there for lunch today. That is, if you haven't promised to go with someone else.\n#Person2#: That'd be wonderful, Peter. But I hope you're in a better mood than you were this morning.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry I was such a grouch. It must've been the weather. When it rains I get depressed.\n#Person2#: Forget it. I'll see you at 11:30 am.","summary":"Bill says the cafeteria is open. Peter invites him to have lunch there and apologizes for being a grouch this morning.","topic":"lunch invitation"}
{"fname":"train_4175","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to get a seat on flight PB12 to Rome.\n#Person2#: Direct or non-direct?\n#Person1#: Is there any discount for a non-direct flight?\n#Person2#: Yes. Right now it's the slack season so we will give you ten percent off.\n#Person1#: What if I buy around ticket? Can you offer me some more?\n#Person2#: Sure. you can get a further discount at 5 %.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buy an air ticket to Rome and offers different choices of discounts.","topic":"ticket service"}
{"fname":"train_4176","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I get some medicine to help me?\n#Person2#: For your high blood pressure, we have several choices of medications.\n#Person1#: What types of drugs can I try?\n#Person2#: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that helps you with water retention.\n#Person1#: What about side effects from that medication?\n#Person2#: Most people have no side effects. You will have to make sure that you drink plenty of liquids with this medication.\n#Person1#: Do I only need to take that one drug?\n#Person2#: I am going to add a second drug for now, Lisinopril, which is an ACE inhibitor.\n#Person1#: What can I expect when I take that medication?\n#Person2#: You will feel much better except for the fact that you might have a little cough.","summary":"For #Person1#'s high blood pressure, #Person2# advises #Person1# to have Hydrochlorothiazide and Lisinopril. #Person2# also tells #Person1# when to take the medication.","topic":"medication"}
{"fname":"train_4177","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ah! It hurts. Don't touch it.\n#Person2#: What part hurts?\n#Person1#: The shoulder.\n#Person2#: Well, maybe you broke it. But what I'm worried about is this cut.\n#Person1#: It's not a cut. It's a gash! It's bigger than a cut! Ah! I need a doctor.\n#Person2#: C'mon. Just don't move.\n#Person1#: I'm bleeding too much.\n#Person2#: We don't have a decent First Aid Kit, do we?\n#Person1#: Yes. My bike has one under the seat. Get it, quick!\n#Person2#: There's some tape, iodine, and cloth bandages. I don't think the cloth bandages can stop the bleeding. What we need is a tourniquet.\n#Person1#: Wrap a few loops of the bandages around my upper arm, then twist. That will work as a tourniquet. After that, you can cut more of the bandages to cover the wound.\n#Person2#: Good plan. Let me put some iodine on the cut.\n#Person1#: No, forget that! Do the tourniquet first. I'm losing too much blood.\n#Person2#: Alright, alright. How did you cut this so bad?\n#Person1#: I ran it against that fence pole as I crashed. What do you think? Damn, it hurts!\n#Person2#: We'll have to get you to a hospital. I can ride you on the back of my bike.\n#Person1#: I'm lucky I wasn't killed. I must have been going around forty-five miles an hour. There was too much gravel on that corner. I slid out.\n#Person2#: Yes, I almost slid too. Alright. This tourniquet is tight. How does it feel?\n#Person1#: Make it tighter. I want the blood stopped. Then wrap some bandages around the cut. Then we can go. Ouch! I hope I can walk.\n#Person2#: Alright, I'm twisting it around. You tell me when to stop.\n#Person1#: There. Stop!","summary":"#Person1# ran against the fence pole and crashed so #Person1#'s bleeding a lot. #Person2# helps make a tourniquet using the cloth bandages in the First Aid Kit and #Person1# wants it tighter to stop the blood. #Person2#'ll get #Person1# to a hospital.","topic":"treat the wound"}
{"fname":"train_4178","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me what the date and time of our field trip is?\n#Person2#: We are leaving on our science field trip at 8 a. m. next Monday. Do you have something to write that down on?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can write that on my calendar.\n#Person2#: That will be on the second of December. Be there half an hour early to get your bags on the bus. Do you understand?\n#Person1#: Yes, I understand.\n#Person2#: The bus will bring you back 6 days later on December 8th. Is someone coming to get you?\n#Person1#: No, I don't have a ride yet.\n#Person2#: We will be leaving the campground at 5 in the evening and arrive at our campus at 8 p. m. Any more questions.\n#Person1#: How much will the trip cost?\n#Person2#: I put all of that information in the packet. I'll give you another copy if you need one. See you on Monday!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they're leaving on the science field trip next Monday and coming back 6 days later. #Person2# also tells #Person1# the schedule and the cost of the trip.","topic":"field trip"}
{"fname":"train_4179","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen that house?\n#Person2#: Yes, it looks interesting.\n#Person1#: You're right. I love it very much.\n#Person2#: It must be old.\n#Person1#: At least more than 100 years old.\n#Person2#: Let's enter it!\n#Person1#: I can't open the door.\n#Person2#: It must be locked.\n#Person1#: Let me ask the old woman in that reception office.\n#Person2#: She can't answer you.\n#Person1#: She must be deaf.\n#Person2#: It must be a haunted house. Are you frightened?\n#Person1#: Frightened? You must be joking.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are interested in an old house but they can't open the door, #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s frightened.","topic":"visit a house"}
{"fname":"train_4180","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sam, we are hard up for the everyday expenses. When can you find a job.\n#Person2#: I'm looking for it, but you see, the market shard for jobs, too.\n#Person1#: You liar, I saw you again in the inn. I bet you don't want to work at all.","summary":"Sam says he's looking for a job but #Person1# thinks he's lying.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_4181","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today is the old couple's golden wedding.\n#Person2#: That must be a long love story.\n#Person1#: Yeah. They promised to stick together forever when they were young.\n#Person2#: They have made it. Will our love last 50 years?\n#Person1#: I don't know.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about an old couple's golden wedding.","topic":"lasting love"}
{"fname":"train_4182","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who's that tall guy over there?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's George. He looks very drunk.\n#Person1#: What's he like normally?\n#Person2#: Oh, he's really reserved, normally. But, from what I hear, he's got lots of problems.\n#Person1#: Really? What kind of problems?\n#Person2#: Well, off the record, of course, but I hear that he's got terrible debts. He has his own company, and it's not going very well.\n#Person1#: Really? Well, I hate to say this, but I'm not surprised.\n#Person2#: Really? What makes you say that?\n#Person1#: Well, he doesn't look very honest.\n#Person2#: I know, that's the problem. He can't find any customers. It's a pity, really, because his products are very good. Oh, that reminds me. Did I tell you about my new laptop?\n#Person1#: Oh, don't talk to me about laptops. Mine crashed on Friday and I lost everything. I hate them.\n#Person2#: Oh, really?\n#Person1#: Look, I need another drink. Do you want one?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll have another cocktail.\n#Person1#: Vodka martini?\n#Person2#: Absolutely.\n#Person1#: I'll be back in a sec.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll wait here for you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# George's reserved but he's got terrible debts. #Person1#'s not surprised because #Person1# thinks George doesn't look honest. #Person2# and #Person1# then talk about their laptops. They'll have another drink.","topic":"discuss a person"}
{"fname":"train_4183","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Friendship Restaurant. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to book a table tonight.\n#Person1#: Yes, Sir. For how many people, please?\n#Person2#: Eight.\n#Person1#: What time?\n#Person2#: Eight o'clock tonight, would you please set us in a private room?\n#Person1#: So sorry, we're fully booked in that room. Would you like to make reservation some other time?\n#Person2#: Maybe not, thank you all the same then.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book a table and says sorry for no private room left.","topic":"book a table"}
{"fname":"train_4184","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like a package tour or to travel alone?\n#Person2#: I prefer a package tour, and we don't have to worry about accommodation, meals or that sort of trivial demanding things.\n#Person1#: I prefer travel alone. I'll have a lot of time lingering at one place.","summary":"#Person2# prefers a package tour while #Person1# prefers to travel alone.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_4185","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who is Cindy's husband?\n#Person2#: Cindy's husband is Ron.\n#Person1#: How many children do Cindy and Ron have?\n#Person2#: They have two children-one son and one daughter-as well as one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law.\n#Person1#: Do they have any grandchildren?\n#Person2#: Yes, they have three grandchildren-one girl and two boys.\n#Person1#: Does their daughters get along well with her in-laws?\n#Person2#: Yes, she gets along with them quite well.\n#Person1#: Do they have a large family?\n#Person2#: Their family is very similar to Cindy and Ron's family.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Cindy and Ron have two children and three grandchildren. Their daughter's family is similar to theirs'.","topic":"discuss a family"}
{"fname":"train_4186","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you doing something on Saturday evening? If not, welcome to my new apartment.\n#Person2#: You moved to a new place?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have been busy emptying the packing boxes and cleaning up the mats. Right now, it looks like a home. I would like to have a small celebration party. Please do come.\n#Person2#: Thank you for inviting me. Sounds lovely! I would like to come. Where is your new apartment?\n#Person1#: It is in the DX community, Room 306, No. 2 building. It is very easy to find. Just ask the guard at the entrance.\n#Person2#: Who else will come?\n#Person1#: I invited all the colleagues in our department and also my former neighbor, Paul. He is a very good person. You should meet him.\n#Person2#: Ok, I will be there around 6. Is that ok for you?\n#Person1#: Yes, great. I am happy you are coming.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s new apartment which is in the DX community and #Person2# agrees. #Person1# also tells #Person1# who else will come.","topic":"celebration invitation"}
{"fname":"train_4187","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my god. How can you stand living in such a messy dorm?\n#Person2#: Our place is spotlessly clean, compared with others.\n#Person1#: Have you even tried to clean it once since you moved in at the beginning of the semester?\n#Person2#: In fact, I just swept the floor three days ago.\n#Person1#: I think we need to restart the dormitory sanitation inspection system.\n#Person2#: I bet nobody will care about it.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the dorm is messy but #Person2# thinks it's spotlessly clean.","topic":"clean the dorm"}
{"fname":"train_4188","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me how to use the washer and dryer?\n#Person2#: What do you need help with?\n#Person1#: Do you know how to turn them on?\n#Person2#: Do you have any change?\n#Person1#: I need change for the machines?\n#Person2#: You need to put 50 cents into the washer machine and a dollar into the dryer.\n#Person1#: So what do I need to do?\n#Person2#: The machines will turn on once you put the quarters into the slot.\n#Person1#: That's really all I have to do?\n#Person2#: That's everything.\n#Person1#: Thanks for all your help.\n#Person2#: I'm here if you need any more help.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to put quarters into the washer machine and the dryer. Then the machines will turn on.","topic":"use machines"}
{"fname":"train_4189","dialogue":"#Person1#: when do most children start school in your country?\n#Person2#: In America, most children start primary school at the age of five.\n#Person1#: How much time do primary school students usually spend at school every day?\n#Person2#: Kindergarten students usually only go to school for about four hours every day, but after that, they spend about eight hours in school every day.\n#Person1#: do they have to go to school on Saturdays?\n#Person2#: no, most children in America only go to school Monday through Friday.\n#Person1#: how many subjects do they have to study?\n#Person2#: In most schools, they study about nine subjects.\n#Person1#: do students have to wear uniforms in schools in America?\n#Person2#: some private schools require their students to wear uniforms, but public schools don't.\n#Person1#: did you go to a public school or a private school?\n#Person2#: I went to a private school for elementary school and university, but went to a public school for high school. What about you?\n#Person1#: I went to a boarding school from nursery school to senior high school.\n#Person2#: did you have to wear uniforms?\n#Person1#: yes, they were horrible. We had to wear green every day!\n#Person2#: at least you didn't waste time thinking about what you were going to wear every day!\n#Person1#: that's true!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# American students start primary school since age 5 and spend eight hours in school from Monday to Friday, studying nine subjects. #Person1# went to a boarding school while #Person2# went to a private school for elementary school and university.","topic":"school requirements"}
{"fname":"train_4190","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm just looking for a nice pillow on Ebay.\n#Person1#: You are shopping for a pillow online? That's absurd!\n#Person2#: Why? I don't have to leave the house or browse a dozen stores to find what I'm looking for. This way, I just search for it online quick and easy.\n#Person1#: I see, but how do you pay for it? How do you know you aren't going to be ripped off by the seller?\n#Person2#: Well, the website handles a point system where if the seller does something wrong, people comment negatively and then you know that he or she may not be trustworthy.\n#Person1#: Wow, that sounds pretty safe. So how do you pay? Do you need a credit card?\n#Person2#: You can use a credit card or your debit card. They also let you use the Paypal system which is really safe and fast. I have never had any problems with someone hacking my information or anything.\n#Person1#: Do you think I can find a sweater for my dog online?\n#Person2#: You can find anything! Are you sure you want to start shopping online though? Once you step into this world, there is no turning back!\n#Person1#: Let's do it!","summary":"#Person1# can't believe #Person2#'s shopping online but #Person2# tells #Person1# it's quick and easy because #Person2# doesn't need to go out but can refer to other customers' comments and pay by card. #Person1#'ll try.","topic":"shopping online"}
{"fname":"train_4191","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment downtown.\n#Person2#: Certainly, sir. How much rent did you want to pay?\n#Person1#: Well, I didn't want to pay more than $ 520 a month.\n#Person2#: $ 520 a month? We don't often have apartments as inexpensive as that. We have one apartment for $ 599 a month, on Seventh Avenue. It's near the station.\n#Person1#: Is it furnished?\n#Person2#: No. it's unfurnished. It has a kitchen, but no oven. There's a garden in the back, but the tenants can't use it. The landlord lives downstairs. Friends are forbidden in the apartment after midnight. No noise and no television after 11\n#Person1#: No, thank you! I want an apartment, not a prison.","summary":"#Person1#'s looking for an apartment with a low budget. #Person2# recommends one apartment with many rules. #Person1# refuses.","topic":"apartment recommendation"}
{"fname":"train_4192","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome. How can we be of service today?\n#Person2#: Hello. My aunt in the US has sent me $ 500. She sent it yesterday, using the standard service. It's my birthday today, you see.\n#Person1#: Well, happy birthday. If it was sent yesterday using the usual service, it should be here already. You do have an account with us, right?\n#Person2#: Yes. Here's my card. Do you need my ID?\n#Person1#: Please. Just to double check all the details.\n#Person2#: There you go.","summary":"#Person2# asks for #Person1#'s help to check whether the $500 has arrived. #Person1#'ll double check the details.","topic":"money service"}
{"fname":"train_4193","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good day! What can we do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm considering buying a new car, the old one hasn't been running too well recently, and was wondering what kind of credit you can offer me.\n#Person1#: Buying a new car is a big expense ; we understand that, so we have a variety of loans to suit your needs.\n#Person2#: That's great. I'm looking to borrow quite a large sum, though.\n#Person1#: With our Personal Automobile Consumer Loan, the borrower can borrow up to 80 % of the purchase price.\n#Person2#: That's good news. The car I'm interested in is priced at 120, 000 RIB, but I think I can get a bit of discount on that. I can afford to put up around 40, 000 RMB myself.\n#Person1#: That's great. You will need to make an initial down payment of 20 %, and then we can get going with this.\n#Person2#: The funds are all ready to go in my personal account, so let's transfer it.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a new car and #Person1# recommends a loan by which #Person2# just needs to make an initial down payment of 20%.","topic":"car loan"}
{"fname":"train_4194","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are through.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Why? Isn't it obvious? First you impose way too much on me, and I'm tired away. Second, you stood me up on the Valentine's Day.\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry for that, but I sent you several messages to explain, my mom was seriously ill, and I had to look afer her.\n#Person1#: But I ended up with finding out lady that night, that you were with other girl at cafe near your home.\n#Person2#: That girl was my cousin.\n#Person1#: You've got so many cousins. I called you later that night. But you didn't have the guts to answer the phone.\n#Person2#: I didn't take my cellphone with me at that time.\n#Person1#: I don't buy a story.\n#Person2#: I know you don't hear me right know, please calm down. Anyway, I don't wanna part. I'll drop by tomorrow.\n#Person1#: No, don't, I don't want to see you anymore. Don't ever call me again.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# they're through because #Person2# imposes way too much on #Person1# and stood #Person1# up to the Valentine's Day. #Person2# explains a lot but #Person1# doesn't believe in #Person2#.","topic":"break up"}
{"fname":"train_4195","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, our flight will be delayed for one hour due to the congestion of the airport.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, Miss. What did the announcement say?\n#Person1#: We'll be delayed for one hour, because the airport is very crowded.\n#Person2#: No kidding! We'll miss the connecting flight.\n#Person1#: Oh, will you? That's too bad. We're very sorry to cause you a lot of trouble.\n#Person2#: I really have to get to Paris by this evening. Would you please try to find any other available flight?","summary":"#Person1# announces the plane is delayed due to airport congestion. #Person1#'ll miss the connecting flight and asks for other available flights.","topic":"delayed flight"}
{"fname":"train_4196","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, how many sightseeing spots are there in the park?\n#Person2#: There are about 20 main spots and some other small spots.\n#Person1#: Do I have to buy extra ticket if I want to visit the main spots?\n#Person2#: Yes, some of the spots charges separately.\n#Person1#: Well, do you have through tickets?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir, it's $ 20.","summary":"#Person2# says there're main and small sightseeing spots and #Person1# asks for through tickets.","topic":"buy a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_4197","dialogue":"#Person1#: So people can go and root for their old school team?\n#Person2#: Yep. And relive those good old high school days.\n#Person1#: You don't sound too excited about going to your reunion.\n#Person2#: I'm not. I get a stomachache just thinking about it.\n#Person1#: Are you nervous about meeting up with your ex, Femi?\n#Person2#: Ouch, that hurts, did you have to mention her name?","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person2# doesn't sound excited and guesses it's because of #Person2# ex, Femi.","topic":"school reunion"}
{"fname":"train_4198","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. My name's Linda Brown. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hi. I'm Tom Peterson. I'm looking for a one-bedroom apartment.\n#Person1#: Certainly. First, I would like to ask you some questions to identify your needs before I show you what we have.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: What price range are you interested in?\n#Person2#: Well, between $ 350-400 a month.\n#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a special location in mind?\n#Person2#: I'd like to live somewhere near the university, or at least on a bus line.\n#Person1#: When would you like to move in?\n#Person2#: As soon as possible.\n#Person1#: How about the end of this month?\n#Person2#: Fine.\n#Person1#: Are there any special features that you would like to have, such as, a dishwasher, a balcony, a swimming pool, central air conditionining, etc. ?\n#Person2#: I would like to have a dishwasher and central air conditioning.\n#Person1#: Okay. Here are the photos of the apartments that fit your preferences.\n#Person2#: Thank you. This one looks nice. Is it near the university?\n#Person1#: Yes. It's only 5 minutes walk from the campus.\n#Person2#: That's good. I'd like to see it.","summary":"Tom tells Linda he's looking for a one-bedroom apartment and Linda asks Tom some questions to identify his needs. Tom answers and Linda shows photos of an apartment. Tom's satisfied and will see it.","topic":"apartment renting"}
{"fname":"train_4199","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most?\n#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from one currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see.\n#Person1#: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around.\n#Person2#: I sometimes use traveller's cheques, but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash.\n#Person1#: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills? I use direct debit.\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. It save me a lot of time. I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines.\n#Person1#: That's good idea. You don't need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that. I suppose you have a mortgage too.\n#Person2#: Yes. My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage. There's a lot of competition between banks nowadays. Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others.\n#Person1#: I have a deposit account with my bank. There are some restrictions on withdrawing money, but the interest rate is much higher.\n#Person2#: I don't have one. I prefer to buy shares. My bank also provides a share trading service. It's cheap and easy to use.\n#Person1#: That's great. But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# often deposit and withdraw money in the bank. #Person2# sometimes uses traveller's cheques and has a mortgage. The terms and conditions on the mortgage in #Person2#'s bank are good. #Person1# has a deposit account but #Person2# prefers to buy shares.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_4200","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to recommend an extremely efficient work-out machine at this fitness club.\n#Person2#: Great! I need your professional advice.\n#Person1#: The rowing machine. So many people just ignore it, but it's a full body exercise. It combines strength training with the heart.","summary":"#Person1# recommends efficient work-our machines, rowing machines to #Person2#.","topic":"training machine"}
{"fname":"train_4201","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you, Mrs. Brandon?\n#Person2#: Pretty good. How are you doing?\n#Person1#: Not so good. I just lost my job today.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that.\n#Person1#: How are your students doing?\n#Person2#: They are very nervous about their final test.\n#Person1#: I remember you gave our class a hard final test in my first year of college. Many of us failed. But I really learned a lot from you. You see, I can speak very good English.\n#Person2#: Thank you for saying so.","summary":"#Person1# and Mrs. Brandon greet each other. #Person1# remembers the final test given by Brandon helped #Person1# a lot.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_4202","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Taylor, let's go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job.\n#Person2#: Well, I worked for five years at Hi Tech Computers.\n#Person1#: Okay. Hi Tech. How about your website authoring skills? Oh. We are looking for someone to create and manage our company's website.\n#Person2#: Umm... uh, website, website. Huh... I don't think I've read that book.\n#Person1#: Huh?! And what about the experience with making a flash?\n#Person2#: Well... I think sometimes computers flash.., if that's what you mean.\n#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Taylor, I think I have all the information I need!\n#Person2#: Oh, and I really like computer games. I play them every day.\n#Person1#: Right, right. Thanks, Mr. Taylor. We'll be in touch.","summary":"Mr. Taylor tells #Person1# he worked at Hi Tech. But #Person1# finds he doesn't know how to manage a website or make a flash.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4203","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?\n#Person2#: I went to New York to visit my sister and stayed there for two months. Actually, I really went to meet my new nephew.\n#Person1#: That's great! How old is he?\n#Person2#: Well. He was five months old when I got there. And he could possibly be the most beautiful baby I have ever seen.\n#Person1#: What did you do in your sister's home?\n#Person2#: I helped the baby and played with him a lot, which was nice. But what I enjoyed most was feeding him.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went to New York to see #Person2#'s new nephew and helped babysit him.","topic":"a new baby"}
{"fname":"train_4204","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm with the airport office. I'm doing a survey. Can I ask you some questions?\n#Person2#: Sure. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: How do you feel about the arrival area? Were you happy with it?\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's a long way from the gate to the Immigration.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry about that. Well, how about Immigration? How long did it take you to get through?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's really quick-it took me only about 3 or 4 minutes.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. OK, then, I see you bought some duty free items. Were you happy with the prices?\n#Person2#: Well, I thought they were a little high.\n#Person1#: A little high? Compared to...?\n#Person2#: Oh, to most places in Asia- although I will say the prices seem lower here than in the States.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, how about the general appearance of the airport?\n#Person2#: Oh, excellent. It's about the cleanest airport I've ever been in.\n#Person1#: So, all in all it is clean and efficient?\n#Person2#: Yes, oh, I've got to go, here comes my suitcase.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions to do a survey. #Person1# asks #Person2#'s feelings about the arrival area, Immigration, etc. #Person2# then has to go because here comes #Person2#'s suitcase.","topic":"airport"}
{"fname":"train_4205","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's well known that Abraham Lincoln was the greatest American, you know.\n#Person2#: Yes, many American people do think so, and they feel proud of Lincoln. He rose from the lowest to the highest position in the United States.\n#Person1#: DO you know how he was killed?\n#Person2#: Yes. It was on April 14, 1865. After a very busy day, Lincoln and his wife went to see a play at a theatre in Washington. A 25-year-old man, who was from the South, suddenly shot Lincoln through the head.\n#Person1#: Did he die immediately when he was shot?\n#Person2#: No, he didn't. He died early the next morning in the hospital.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think Abraham Lincoln was the greatest American. #Person2# tells #Person1# Lincoln was shot and later died in hospital.","topic":"Abraham Lincoln"}
{"fname":"train_4206","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know I've often wondered why people laugh at the picture of a big belly businessman slipping on a banana skin and falling on his bottom. We are to feel sorry for them.\n#Person2#: Actually, Laura, I think we laugh because we are glad it didn't happen to us. But of course there is also a kind of humorous satisfaction in seeing somebody self-important making a fool of themselves.\n#Person1#: Yes, and there are a lot of jokes about people who are too fat or physically handicapped, you know, deaf, or short-sighted things like that. After all, it's not really funny to be like that.\n#Person2#: Oh, I think that's because we're embarrassed. We don't know how to cope with the situation. Perhaps we are even a bit frightened we may get like that, so we laugh. What about the custard pie routine?\n#Person1#: What do you mean 'custard pie routine'?\n#Person2#: You know, all those old films where someone gets so outraged with his boss, He picks up a custard pie and plasters it all over the other person's face.\n#Person1#: That never makes me laugh much, because you can guess what's going to happen. But a lot of people still find it laughable. It must because of the sort of the thing we'd all love to do once in a while and never quiet have the courage to.\n#Person2#: I had an old aunt who used to throw cups of tea at people when she was particularly irritated. She said it relieved her feelings.\n#Person1#: It must have come a bit expensive.\n#Person2#: Not really. She took care never to throw her best china.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't like jokes about fat or physically handicapped people but #Person2# thinks people laugh because they're embarrassed. #Person2# explains the custard pie routine means in old films someone gets so outraged that he throws a \ncustard pie to the other person's face but #Person1# doesn't think it's funny.","topic":"laughing points"}
{"fname":"train_4207","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in and have some coffee, Anna. The kids have just gone out to the mall to hang out with their friends. \n#Person2#: I saw a lot of teenagers when Alan and I were there yesterday. \n#Person1#: They spend hours there, especially on weekends. \n#Person2#: Speaking of that trip, Alan bought a shirt at a department store, but the sleeves are too long. Do you know a seamstress or tailor who can shorten them? \n#Person1#: I know several. But wouldn't it be easier to take the shirt back and exchange it for the right size? \n#Person2#: Isn't that complicated? \n#Person1#: No, it's easy. We'll just take the shirt back to the men's department and show them the sales slip. They'll exchange it for the correct size or give you a refund. \n#Person2#: We? Do you want to go with me? \n#Person1#: Sure. I love going to the mall. \n#Person2#: What do you do there... hang around, like the kids? ","summary":"#Person2# says Alan bought a shirt but the sleeves are too long so #Person2# asks #Person1# to introduce a tailor. #Person1# suggests exchanging at the shop and going together.","topic":"exchange a shirt"}
{"fname":"train_4208","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I take your drink order? \n#Person2#: Where is your wine list? \n#Person1#: The wine choices are posted on the little menu in the middle of the table. \n#Person2#: Do you have any mixed drinks available here? \n#Person1#: We can make a number of mixed drinks at our bar. \n#Person2#: I heard that you are famous for your drinks. What are your specials? \n#Person1#: Our house special is our Cuervo Gold margarita. \n#Person2#: I would love a margarita right now! That is what I am going to order. \n#Person1#: Can I prepare your drink on the rocks, or would you prefer it blended? \n#Person2#: I prefer my margarita on the rocks, please. \n#Person1#: Do you like your margarita with salt or no salt? \n#Person2#: No salt, please. ","summary":"#Person2# wants mixed drinks and #Person1# recommends Cuervo Gold margarita. #Person2# wants it on the rocks without salt.","topic":"drink order"}
{"fname":"train_4209","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester. \n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please. \n#Person1#: Here you are. \n#Person2#: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct? \n#Person1#: Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology. \n#Person2#: Sure. That's not a problem. Do you have the list of courses you want to take this semester? \n#Person1#: Yeah. Here's my list. I'm not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though. \n#Person2#: Yeah, that's perfect. What about the subjects for your minor? \n#Person1#: Oh yeah! Almost forgot! I need to take fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology and neuroanatomy. \n#Person2#: Wow, you are going to be busy this semester! Okay, here you go. You are registered now, you'll have to make your first tuition payment before classes start. ","summary":"Susan is a business major and she wants to get a minor in psychology. #Person2# helps her register for the courses and reminds her to make a tuition payment.","topic":"register courses"}
{"fname":"train_4210","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you enjoy your meal? \n#Person2#: Yes, we really enjoyed it. \n#Person1#: May I interest you in some dessert? \n#Person2#: Yes, that sounds great. \n#Person1#: Well, we have chocolate mousse cake, homemade fresh strawberry shortcake, and a spicy rum apple crisp for our specials. \n#Person2#: The apple crisp sounds great. \n#Person1#: Since there are four of you, would you like to split a second dessert? \n#Person2#: Good suggestion. Could you please bring us a chocolate mousse cake and four dessert forks, please? \n#Person1#: Would you like coffee or tea with your dessert? \n#Person2#: Let's have four coffees, please. \n#Person1#: OK. I will be right back with your desserts and drinks. \n#Person2#: Thank you! We have really enjoyed our meal here. ","summary":"#Person1# recommends dessert and #Person2# orders apple crisps, a chocolate mousse cake and four coffees.","topic":"order dessert"}
{"fname":"train_4211","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think I need a new notebook. \n#Person2#: Why? Is there some new, cool computer out on the market? \n#Person1#: You bet there is. Feast your eyes on this puppy! \n#Person2#: That's a notebook? \n#Person1#: Believe it! \n#Person2#: It looks more like a toy, or a cool briefcase! ","summary":"#Person1# shows a cool notebook but #Person2# thinks it's like a briefcase.","topic":"buy a notebook"}
{"fname":"train_4212","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I get for you today? \n#Person2#: Could I get a hamburger, please? \n#Person1#: Would you like cheese on that? \n#Person2#: No, thank you. \n#Person1#: Would you like a drink? \n#Person2#: Let me have a soda. \n#Person1#: What kind of soda would you like? \n#Person2#: May I have a Sprite, please? \n#Person1#: Sure, no problem. \n#Person2#: I would also like a bag of chips. \n#Person1#: Will that be all? \n#Person2#: That's everything. ","summary":"#Person2# orders a hamburger, a Sprite and chips from #Person1#.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_4213","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, ma'am. Where would you like to sit? \n#Person2#: I'd like to sit in the rear. \n#Person1#: All right. Come with me, please. Here is your seat, ma'am. Would you like to order now? \n#Person2#: Yes \n#Person1#: What would you like for a drink? \n#Person2#: Wine, please. \n#Person1#: What kind? \n#Person2#: Something real Australian. \n#Person1#: Would Chablis be all right? \n#Person2#: Yes. That would be fine. \n#Person1#: What would you have for a la cane? \n#Person2#: I'll have Chicken and Ginger Burger with Chilli Dressing. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# sit in the rear and order a drink, Chablis and a burger.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_4214","dialogue":"#Person1#: Actually, you can take advantage of our 'New Millennium Woman' promotion. \n#Person2#: Does that include some kind of 'Love, Amy Card'? \n#Person1#: Yes. If your 'Love, Amy' purchases amount to 10, 000NT or more, you get a V. I. P. card and a 20 percent discount. \n#Person2#: Hmmm. . . I'll have to think about it. \n#Person1#: OK. Just think for a bit. I'll go help another customer. I'll be right back. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can use 'New Millennium Woman' promotion and #Person2#'ll consider it.","topic":"discuss a promotion"}
{"fname":"train_4215","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where will we go on your vacation?\n#Person2#: Well, I speak some French so I decided to go to a country where they speak French.\n#Person1#: So, you go to France?\n#Person2#: Actually no, and I don't go to Spain this time. I'll spend my whole vacation in Morocco.\n#Person1#: I'll take the most interesting trip to China.\n#Person2#: China? Not South Korea? I thought you're going to South Korea.\n#Person1#: I want to go to China and South Korea, but I don't have enough time.\n#Person2#: I don't know you're interested in China.\n#Person1#: China is a fascinating country and I got to see most of it. I love Chinese art.\n#Person2#: I don't know anything about China or South Korea either.","summary":"#Person2#'ll go to Spain on vacation. #Person1# wants to go to China and South Korea that #Person2# knows nothing about but #Person1# doesn't have enough time.","topic":"travel plan"}
{"fname":"train_4216","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my! I'm bored with this job.\n#Person2#: Hey! There's a job that's perfect for you in today's paper. You might be interested in it.\n#Person1#: Oh, what is it? What do they want?\n#Person2#: Wait a minute. Ah, here it is. The China Trip Agency is looking for a translator from Chinese to English.\n#Person1#: Well, I got a degree and plenty of experience. What else are they looking for?\n#Person2#: Just that. A university degree and two to three years of experience as a translator in a professional environment. The person should have a lively and open mind, effective communication skills, and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.\n#Person1#: Well, if I stay on my present job much longer, I won't have any mind or skills left. What about the salary?\n#Person2#: It depends on the applicant's education and experience. In addition to basic salary, there's a list of benefits. Have a look for yourself.\n#Person1#: Um, travel and social security, plus paid vacation. Hey, this isn't bad. I really want the job.","summary":"#Person1#'s bored with the job and #Person2# recommends a job. #Person2# thinks the job is perfect for #Person1# and tells #Person1# the job's requirements. #Person1# wants the job.","topic":"a new job"}
{"fname":"train_4217","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, look, I can change the colors in our living room on the computer.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't like bright orange walls.\n#Person1#: OK, let me try dark brown.\n#Person2#: Try a lighter color like light blue.\n#Person1#: Yes, great.\n#Person2#: Perfect. We can buy the paint now. You'll have time to paint the walls at the weekend, won't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course.","summary":"#Person2# chooses the color in the living room. #Person1#'ll paint the walls.","topic":"wall color"}
{"fname":"train_4218","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Northwind Airways. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, do you have any afternoon flights to Shanghai on July seventh?\n#Person1#: One moment please. Yes, there is a flight at 12:45 PM and one at 4:40 PM.\n#Person2#: Either of those would be fine. Can you tell me how much a return flight would cost? I'll be returning on July twenty-first.\n#Person1#: Economy, business, or first class?\n#Person2#: Economy, please.\n#Person1#: OK, that will be $500. Which afternoon flight would you like to take on July seventh?\n#Person2#: The 441.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book an economy-class round ticket to Shanghai.","topic":"ticket booking"}
{"fname":"train_4219","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your trip?\n#Person2#: Berlin was great. David really likes living there. We had a good time hanging out. The 5 days went by fast.\n#Person1#: How long has David been there?\n#Person2#: 6 months. He seems to have gotten really comfortable there. He knew where all the best restaurants, cafes and nightclubs were, and the people there seemed really relaxed. It was a nice change from life in London.\n#Person1#: Well, I like the pace of life here, and I thought German people are usually really serious.I visited a friend in Frankfurt 4 years ago and that's how they seemed to me.\n#Person2#: Well, I think the German people in Berlin are different. There are a lot of creative people in Berlin. David knew a lot of painters, musicians and writers there. They were interested in art. I think most people in London are more concerned about money.\n#Person1#: Maybe, but there are a lot of artists in London, too.\n#Person2#: That's true. Anyway, David asked me to say hello to you. We were remembering the time we had when we all worked together.","summary":"#Person2# enjoyed the trip to Berlin with David who has lived there for 6 months. #Person1# thinks German people are serious but #Person2# thinks Berlin people are creative.","topic":"discuss Berlin"}
{"fname":"train_4220","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, can I speak with the apartment manager, please?\n#Person2#: Hello, this is the apartment manager speaking.\n#Person1#: I'm calling about the apartment for rent on Main Street.\n#Person2#: Would you be interested in seeing the apartment?\n#Person1#: I would love to see it.\n#Person2#: Are you free today at around 6 p. m.?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will be able to make it then.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll see you at 6 p. m. Do you know how to get there?\n#Person1#: I used to live in that area.\n#Person2#: I'll give you an application form when I see you.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. Do I need to bring anything?\n#Person2#: No. Just bring yourself.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# to make an appointment to see an apartment for rent at 6 PM today.","topic":"see an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_4221","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to get this prescription filled.\n#Person1#: No problem. Please wait a minute. ( She goes to the back for a few minutes. ) Here is your medicine, sir. Take two tablets after each meal and once before bed.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Do you sell aspirin here?\n#Person1#: Yes, our over-the-counter medicine is over there on that shelf.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see it. Do you have multi-vitamins?\n#Person1#: Yes, right over here.\n#Person2#: ( The customer gets the aspirin and vitamins. ) That'll be $ 16.00.\n#Person1#: Here's a twenty.\n#Person2#: Here's your change. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# gets his prescription filled, buys aspirin and vitamins, and pays for them with the assistance of #Person2#.","topic":"buy medicine"}
{"fname":"train_4222","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Alice, what are you doing this sunday?\n#Person2#: Nothing really, why, what ' s up?\n#Person1#: If you are free, maybe you would like to go to a small party and having for my birthday party. It will be fun, you will get to know lots of people.\n#Person2#: Sounds great, I'd very much like to accept your invitation, thanks, when?\n#Person1#: Around six pm.\n#Person2#: Do you need help setting up or anything? I don't mind. I like to do that kind of thing. It's fun and I have a good eye for decorating.\n#Person1#: No. thank you. I can handle it, but thanks for the offer.\n#Person2#: Ok, I will see you then.\n#Person1#: Great, have a good day, thanks again for the offer.","summary":"Alice accepts #Person1#'s birthday invitation. Alice offers to help set up but #Person1# declines her because #Person1# can handle it.","topic":"Birthday"}
{"fname":"train_4223","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you watch the final last night? My favorite singer won!\n#Person2#: Oh, I love him too. He not only sings well but also shows perseverance when he encounters difficulties in the contest.\n#Person1#: Yeah, he got booted after his initial performance in the audition, but he did not give up. He then tried at another two auditions.\n#Person2#: He had barely survived the third audition and finally got a chance to advance in the contest. Fortunately, in the third audition, he has won popularity among the audience. And that's when I started to notice him.\n#Person1#: Me too.\n#Person2#: Before he made the top three, I was so nervous. I just fear that he might be knocked out.\n#Person1#: Yeah, there're so many excellent candidates out there. Who knows which one will make it to the final?\n#Person2#: Absolutely. That's why when he entered the final, I was so excited.\n#Person1#: He really did a great job in the finale, especially in the PK round. He performed so well that the majority of the audience cast their votes for him.\n#Person2#: And the host announced that he won it all!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person1# both love the singer who won. #Person1# and #Person2# agree the singer's perseverance was impressive throughout his struggle to the final. They feel excited about the .winding story of the singer's success.","topic":"Singing Contest"}
{"fname":"train_4224","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, why didn't you clean the room?\n#Person2#: I'm not in the mood.\n#Person1#: Why are you feeling depressed?\n#Person2#: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me. That's a real let-down.\n#Person1#: I don't think she will do such a thing.\n#Person2#: But she did and made me disappointed.\n#Person1#: Oh, cheer up. A girlfriend is not everything.\n#Person2#: But she means a lot to me.\n#Person1#: Then forgive her mistake.","summary":"David is depressed because his girlfriend spoke ill of him. #Person1# suggests David forgive her.","topic":"Mood"}
{"fname":"train_4225","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey come on! We are going to be late! Honestly, you take longer getting ready than I do!\n#Person2#: I was drying my hair and ironing my shirt! Can you come here for a sec? I need your help.\n#Person1#: What is it? Why are all these clothes on the bed?\n#Person2#: I don't know what to wear! Ok, give me your opinion. Do you like the way this looks? The striped short sleeved shirt with this checkered sweater and my lucky sandals. I like the cut and hemline of these shorts so I think I'll wear these as well.\n#Person1#: Are you joking? What am I going to do with you? We are going to a dinner party not the beach! Wear the shirt with the silk tie I bought you and these corduroy pants. It's chilly outside so you can wear this coat.\n#Person2#: Thanks honey! You have such great fashion sense. Now, what am I going to do with my hair?","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to hurry up. #Person2# is caught up on what to dress so #Person1# suggests tie and pants. #Person2# then asks for hairstyle advice.","topic":"Fashion"}
{"fname":"train_4226","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you find something, sir?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend. I have an idea of what she likes, but I want to surprise her with something special, too.\n#Person1#: We have all shapes, sizes, qualities and price ranges, do you know about the four Cs of picking a diamond?\n#Person2#: I think so. Aren't the four Cs, cut, clarity, carat and color.\n#Person1#: You've got it. Tell me a little bit about what you might be wanted.\n#Person2#: Well, my price range is a 5, 000 dollars to 7, 000 dollars, I'm looking for a marquise cut on the wide band.\n#Person1#: You have good taste. Let my show you what I have.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for an engagement ring with marquise cut and between $5000 and $7000. #Person2# shows the rings.","topic":"Engagement Ring"}
{"fname":"train_4227","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've heard The Hitchhiker would be on next week. I want to see it.\n#Person2#: Is it horror movie?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I love horror movies the most. Would you like to go with me next weekend?\n#Person2#: No way. I will be scared out of my wits.\n#Person1#: Well, What kind of movies do you like?\n#Person2#: Er, let me see. Romance, comedy, documentary, action, science fiction, cartoon and so on.\n#Person1#: In a word, you like all the movies except for the horror movies.\n#Person2#: Yeah, It seems like we don't talk the same language as far as movies are concerned.\n#Person1#: Not quite. I also like romance and comedy movies very much.\n#Person2#: The Terminal is a movie of this type.\n#Person1#: So we can relax now.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I could hardly wait to see it.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to watch a horror movie but #Person2# dislikes horror movies.They both like romance and comedy movies so they decide to watch The Terminal.","topic":"Movies"}
{"fname":"train_4228","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lucy!\n#Person2#: Hi. It's a wonderful wedding, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, It's very great.\n#Person2#: Mary's father is a rich man, isn't he?\n#Person1#: You are right, Mary's father is responsible for the entire wedding-arrangement, costs, etc. I think he must spend much money.\n#Person2#: Will Mary and her husband be ready to leave for their honeymoon?\n#Person1#: Yes. Look! Mary is going to throw the bride bouquet.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'll try to catch it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree the wedding is great and costs much. #Person2# will try to catch the bride bonquet.","topic":"Wedding"}
{"fname":"train_4229","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, you are to board the plane. We're sorry that we haven't done much to help you when you stayed in China.\n#Person2#: I appreciate what you have done for me. Everything I have seen here has left a deep impression on me. I really don't know how to express my thanks to you.\n#Person1#: We are ready to help you.\n#Person2#: Will you be kind to say ' Thank you ' to Mr. Zhang and other friends for me?\n#Person1#: I'd like to. I'm sure your visit will help to promote the friendship and understanding between both of us. Welcome to China again.\n#Person2#: Of course, I will. Well, it's time for me to say goodbye. The plane will take off soon. Hope some day you will come to America for a visit.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I will if I have chance. Goodbye and happy landing!\n#Person2#: Goodbye!","summary":"#Person2# express gratitude to #Person1# and #Person2#'s friends. #Person1# thinks visiting as a great way to promote the friendship between them. #Person2# then leaves to catch the plane.","topic":"China"}
{"fname":"train_4230","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the bonus like at your company?\n#Person2#: Well, it's OK, I suppose. We get about the equivalent of six months'salary.\n#Person1#: Six months'salary? Are you serious? That's incredible!\n#Person2#: Maybe. But you'd be amazed at how little's left after the credit companies have deducted their share from my account.\n#Person1#: Hey, I know what that's like. I bought a BMW on my Visa card. Now the payments really hurt.\n#Person2#: Well, you're lucky that you're still able to make your payments. I missed a credit payment last month. Now my bank account's overdrawn, and the company is threatening to take back my purchases.\n#Person1#: What did you buy?\n#Person2#: A new home health monitor.\n#Person1#: Health Monitor? I read an article about that racket. They're overpriced to begin with! Listen, if I were you, I'd let them take back their monitor and spend my money on something more practical.\n#Person2#: You're kidding!\n#Person1#: No joke!\n#Person2#: That's something else! Maybe I'll return it to them.","summary":"#Person2# can't pay his bills even with a high bonus for #Person1# has bought a home health monitor and missed the credit payment last month. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to return it.","topic":"Finance"}
{"fname":"train_4231","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you enjoy your family party at ' ginger's '? I hear that they have a lovely menu and buffet.\n#Person2#: Oh, it was great. We had seafood buffet. They do one every Friday. The waiters and waitresses are very good. They are very attentive, but don't hang around the table.\n#Person1#: I like the buffets they have, but if often order a la carte, because I don't feel extremely hungry. I like the wine list there too.\n#Person2#: Yes, so do I. they have wines from all over the world. There is a good range of prices to suit every pocket. We ordered some Australian red wine, which tasted delicious and wasn't expensive.\n#Person1#: Some restaurants allow you to take your own wine and just charge you corkage, but the don't do that at ' ginger's '. what was included in the seafood buffet?\n#Person2#: They had almost every kind of seafood. There were oyster, shrimp, prawns, crabs, and fish. I ate a lot of smoked salmon.\n#Person1#: Did they have lobster?\n#Person2#: No, they didn't. you could order it from the menu. I think that lobster is too expensive to be included in the buffet.\n#Person1#: Yes, it probably is. I don't like ordering oysters in restaurants. You never know whether they are fresh.\n#Person2#: I know. I didn't eat any, but a few people in our group did and no one got sick.\n#Person1#: When you eat out, do you usually eat from the buffet?\n#Person2#: Not usually. I usually just order a main course and have a dessert if I'm still hungry afterwards.\n#Person1#: Oh, you don't usually have a starter?\n#Person2#: No, I might have a soup if it's a cold winter day.","summary":"#Person2# enjoyed the seafood buffet at ginger's, mentions the variety of the wines and seafood. #Person2# doubts the freshness of the oysters but #Person1# says no one got sick from the oysters. #Person2# usually doesn't order starters.","topic":"Restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_4232","dialogue":"#Person1#: I watched a very interesting documentary about plants yesterday evening. It was called unusual plants and looked at several species of plants from around the world which have unusual features.\n#Person2#: Really? Tell me about some of the plants they showed.\n#Person1#: Well. There was one type of plant that catches insects and eats them.\n#Person2#: Is that type of plant found in this country?\n#Person1#: No, it isn't. it's a pity, because I'd like to see it in action.\n#Person2#: So would i. what other unusual plants did they show?\n#Person1#: They showed flowers that only provide their nectar to one type of butterfly or bee. The insect has to be the exact size to get the nectar. Other insects cannot get it. Of course, when the insect molle\n#Person2#: That's very specialized. So, the insects and the flowers rely on each other. If one became extinct, the other would too.\n#Person1#: That's right. That's one reason why it's so important to protect every species.\n#Person2#: I see. The plants that fascinate me most are cacti. I find it amazing that they can survive in such dry desert conditions.\n#Person1#: According to the documentary, they have an incredible ability to find water supplies, however small, and then store them without losing much through evaporation.\n#Person2#: That's why they often have long roots to find water spines instead of leaves, to reduce water loss.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about some unusual plants in a documentary, including the plant that eats insects and the plant that provides nectar solely for a particular type of bee. #Person2# is most fascinated by cacti's ability to survive in dry conditions.","topic":"Plants"}
{"fname":"train_4233","dialogue":"#Person1#: hello, Jason, there is going to be a screening of Final Destination 3 at our campus cinema tomorrow. I plan to go to see it.\n#Person2#: is it a horror movie?\n#Person1#: yeah, I love horror movies. Would you like to go with me tomorrow?\n#Person2#: no way. I will be scared out of my wits.\n#Person1#: that's funny, I didn't know a big fellow like you could be so soft and timid on the inside.\n#Person2#: Hey, how could you like to taste my fist?\n#Person1#: alright, all joking aside, what kinds of moves do you like?\n#Person2#: Um, let me see, romance, comedy. documentary, action, science fiction, animated and so on.\n#Person1#: that is to say, you like all genres except for horror movies.\n#Person2#: yeah. It seems like we don't speak the same language as far as movies are concerned.\n#Person1#: not quite. I also greatly enjoy romance and comedy.\n#Person2#: the Notebook is this type of movie.\n#Person1#: really? I haven't heard of it.\n#Person2#: well then, this could be a nice opportunity to enjoy it together. I bet you'd love it.\n#Person1#: Ok. I can't wait to see it. Let's go!","summary":"#Person1# invites Jason to watch a horror movie but #Person2# dislikes the genre. #Person1# and #Person2# both like romance and comedy movies and decide to watch the Notebook.","topic":"Movies"}
{"fname":"train_4234","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, can you tell me in a nutshell what the retail market is like in China?\n#Person2#: Well, as per capital income goes up and up, the growth sector seems to be in the high-end.\n#Person1#: Retail is going upscale here? China is certainly growing more quickly than I had imagined.\n#Person2#: Yes. Things certainly have changed since I was a boy. We've developed very quickly.\n#Person1#: Do you think the trend will continue?\n#Person2#: I don't see why not. We do have some problems, but we are still willing to work hard and wages aren't too high at this point.\n#Person1#: Everything I've seen so far is very impressive, very impressive indeed.","summary":"Susan tells #Person1# about the fast-growing retail market in China and thinks the trend will continue. #Person1# is impressed.","topic":"Economy"}
{"fname":"train_4235","dialogue":"#Person1#: I come to try my new suit. Here's the receipt.\n#Person2#: Yes, please wait a minute. I'll fetch it for you. Here it is. Please try it on and take a look at the mirror. How do you like it?\n#Person1#: Aren't the trousers a little too long?\n#Person2#: If you think so, we'll shorten the legs a bit. It'll take about twenty minutes.\n#Person1#: Very well. Thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome, sir.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the trousers are too long after trying the new suit. #Person2# will shorten them.","topic":"Suit"}
{"fname":"train_4236","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to buy a fridge. What about the quality of higher products?\n#Person2#: I strongly recommend it. As an international enterprise, it produces high quality household appliances.\n#Person1#: Is there a warranty?\n#Person2#: Yes, all their products have warranties.\n#Person1#: How long is it?\n#Person2#: The fridges is covered by a one-year warranty.\n#Person1#: Which model is the best seller of this year?\n#Person2#: This one. How do you like it?\n#Person1#: It's too big for me. Could you recommend something else?\n#Person2#: Sure, this way please.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a fridge and knows from #Person2# the quality and warranty of higher products, but #Person1# thinks the best seller is too big.","topic":"Fridge"}
{"fname":"train_4237","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Stephanie. I hear you have a new job.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm teaching math at Lincoln High School.\n#Person1#: So how do you like it?\n#Person2#: Well, the salary is a little low, but the students are nice. How are things with you?\n#Person1#: Not bad. You know I'm an air traffic controller now.\n#Person2#: Now that's an exciting job!!!\n#Person1#: Yes, but it's very stressful.","summary":"#Person2# finds out Stephanie now teaches maths. #Person2#'s job is an air traffic controller. #Person2# says it's stressful.","topic":"Jobs"}
{"fname":"train_4238","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's good today?\n#Person2#: The salmon is good toady, it's very fresh.\n#Person1#: How is it done?\n#Person2#: It's cooked with lemon and savored with rice.\n#Person1#: Sound nice, I will try it.\n#Person2#: You're meal also include soup and salad.\n#Person1#: What's the soup of the day?\n#Person2#: French onion soup, sir, what dressing would you like for your salad?\n#Person1#: Thousand Island, please.","summary":"#Person2# orders salmon, salad and French onion soup with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"Order"}
{"fname":"train_4239","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir! Please know some about our latest products.\n#Person2#: These are your products?\n#Person1#: They are our products. Please come in and have a look. This is the catalogue for our products.\n#Person2#: May I have your name card? I am always concerned about the newest computer.\n#Person1#: Of course, here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Would you sit down and write down your name and address here?\n#Person2#: OK! Would you like to recommend some for our reference?\n#Person1#: This is the latest design for our products. The design of I-series keeps the fashion in a close way. The sales volume of the new product is about 50, 000 per month. And we received many orders from many clothes companies. New functions and attractive outlook are the key points for our products.","summary":"#Person1# leads #Person2# to have a look at their latest products. #Person1# takes away #Person2#'s name card and leaves #Person1#'s informatioin. #Person2# introduces the new product and design.","topic":"Products"}
{"fname":"train_4240","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. Welcome to Mansion Hotel.\n#Person2#: I have a reservation. My name is Rodgers.\n#Person1#: Last name, Rodgers?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Very well. Welcome, Mr. Rodgers. Would you please fill out the registration card? How are you doing today?\n#Person2#: 0h, good. I have a long day and it's good to get here.\n#Person1#: Mr. Rodgers, how would you handle your account?\n#Person2#: My credit card, please.\n#Person1#: I will check to see if there any messages for you? Well, here is one message for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I have an 8 o'clock appointment tomorrow morning, I would like a wake-up call.\n#Person1#: Certainly, I can take care of that for you. What time would you like the wake-up call?\n#Person2#: 7 a. m.\n#Person1#: Mr. Rodgers, this is George. He will take care of your luggage and show you to your room. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll do that.\n#Person1#: Have a pleasant stay.","summary":"Rodgers checks in at the hotel and pays by credit card with the help of #Person1#. Rodgers asks for a wake-up call tomorrow morning. George will take Rodgers' luggage to the room.","topic":"Hotel"}
{"fname":"train_4241","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I need a wake-up call tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: Of course. When would you like the call?\n#Person1#: Actually, I need two calls, one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen.\n#Person2#: No problem. We'll give you both calls.\n#Person1#: Do you know what, let's change the second call to 7 thirty.\n#Person2#: No problem. Anything else, sir?\n#Person1#: Not at the moment, thank you.\n#Person2#: Let me know if you do need anything.","summary":"#Person1# schedules two wake-up calls tomorrow morning with #Person2#.","topic":"Wake up Call"}
{"fname":"train_4242","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: This is room 504. The room is so cold.\n#Person1#: Have you turned on the air-conditioner?\n#Person2#: Yes. of course. I turned it on half an hour ago. I don't think it work at all.\n#Person1#: I am sorry, sir. We will send our staff right now.","summary":"#Person2# complains that the room is cold so #Person1# will send staff to check.","topic":"room is cold"}
{"fname":"train_4243","dialogue":"#Person1#: What sort of experience do you have?\n#Person2#: I used to work as a mechanic and I was responsible for the maintenance of all the company vehicles.\n#Person1#: Where was your last job?\n#Person2#: I worked in Hanson Paper Company.\n#Person1#: Why did you quit your last job?\n#Person2#: Because the company is far away from home, and I have to study after work so I can't afford to waste time on the road everyday.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# on work experience and the reason #Person2# quited #Person2#'s last job.","topic":"Job Interview"}
{"fname":"train_4244","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK. My major was English, and my minor was business studies. I completed my BA in 2004.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm pleased to see that you also got a distinction.\n#Person2#: Yes that's right. I'Ve always enjoyed studying. My friends say I'm a bit of a bookworm, but my father always pushed us to succeed school.\n#Person1#: Well, it looks like his encouragement paid off Rebecca. So how about extracurricular activities at University?\n#Person2#: Well I'Ve always been keen on writing, so I became the editor for the University student newspaper, which I really loved. Also I volunteered for a group called Shelter, to help the homeless in York.\n#Person1#: What did that involve?\n#Person2#: Providing warm meals and shelter, especially in the winter months. I found it really fulfilling to be part of that group.\n#Person1#: I'm sure. Okay, now let's move on to your work experience, shall we?\n#Person2#: Yes, okay.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Rebecca. Rebecca talks about her educational background, her traits, and her extracurricular activities at University. After that, #Person1# wants to know her work experience.","topic":"Job Interview"}
{"fname":"train_4245","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, what a cool car! The styling of this car really appeals to me.\n#Person2#: Yes, this is a very popular car.\n#Person1#: I want to buy it. How much does this car cost?\n#Person2#: The car is beautiful, isn't it? Come on inside and we'll discuss the price.\n#Person1#: You can tell me here. I just want to know the price.\n#Person2#: 50000 yuan'What a deal! That will, of course, include tax, licence, and registration fee.\n#Person1#: I appreciate your help, but I think I'll look around a bit.\n#Person2#: Then what price would be fair to you?\n#Person1#: I think that 30000 yuan would be fair for this car.\n#Person2#: I can see that you are a smart buyer. Forty thousand is my best price.\n#Person1#: Can't you make it cheaper? I still can't afford the car.\n#Person2#: 38000yuan is my final offer.\n#Person1#: Hum. . . OK. I will take it.","summary":"#Person2# want to buy a car from #Person1#. #Person2# bids for 50000 but #Person1# bargains for 30000. They eventually trike a deal at 38000.","topic":"Car deal"}
{"fname":"train_4246","dialogue":"#Person1#: You did an excellent job in this project.\n#Person2#: Thank you. It was a lot of hard work. But I'm glad I did it.\n#Person1#: Congratulations.\n#Person2#: When will you give me a raise?\n#Person1#: Ha. . . I am not sure.\n#Person2#: I feel quite embarrassed for having to request a pay raise so quickly.\n#Person1#: Let me think. How much did you have in mind?\n#Person2#: 5 000 yuan per month.\n#Person1#: That's a lot of money. Let me think about it carefully.","summary":"#Person1# praises #Person2#'s excellent performance. #Person2# asks for a raise. #Person1# will think about it carefully.","topic":"Raise"}
{"fname":"train_4247","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Linda, this is Todd.\n#Person2#: Todd, good to hear from you!\n#Person1#: I just wanted to tell you what a great time I had with you at the movies last week.\n#Person2#: Me too, Todd! Thanks for suggesting that great movie.\n#Person1#: I also enjoyed it and was wondering if you would like to go for a hike in the mountains with me on Saturday.\n#Person2#: I would love to join you on a hike. Could I maybe bring a picnic lunch for us to eat on the trail?\n#Person1#: Sure Linda, that's a great suggestion.\n#Person2#: Fine then, what time are we going to leave?\n#Person1#: I was thinking maybe 9 o'clock or so, so that we could get started before the heat gets too bad.\n#Person2#: Nine would be perfect. I'll see you then!","summary":"Todd invites Linda to hike after having a great time with her at the movies. Linda accepts and they plan to leave at nine.","topic":"Date"}
{"fname":"train_4248","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, Ma'am?\n#Person2#: I need a phone card for this new cell phone.\n#Person1#: Cool phone. What kind of phone card do you want?\n#Person2#: It's for my daughter who is still a senior high school student.\n#Person1#: Then the M-Zone will be suitable.\n#Person2#: What's special with the service?\n#Person1#: You know students use tested message service. And they provide favorable service for that.\n#Person2#: That's nice. And I need a pre-paid phone card.\n#Person1#: Oh, there is a sales promotion for it now.\n#Person2#: Oh, good. Then what is it?\n#Person1#: If you buy a pre-paid phone card worth 100 yuan today, you will get 50 yuan for free.\n#Person2#: May I have two of them?\n#Person1#: Sure. As many as you want.\n#Person2#: Okay, then a third one for my husband too.","summary":"#Person2# recommends a phone card for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person1# wants a prepaid one and #Person2# tells her there is a sales promotion. #Person2# decides to get three phone cards.","topic":"Phone Card"}
{"fname":"train_4249","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, does your throat hurt?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: OK. Do you want to get better?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: OK. We want you to get better, too. You'll have your tonsils out tomorrow, and you won't get so many colds any more.\n#Person2#: But if I have my tonsils out tomorrow, I'll miss my birthday party on Saturday.\n#Person1#: I know. It's a problem, isn't it? Let me try to work something out.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I have to think about it.\n#Person2#: You're joking with me.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm not, Tom. Give a chance to think about it, and I'll get a new idea.\n#Person2#: A surprise?\n#Person1#: Maybe. But you just put on your clothes, and I'll think of a surprise.\n#Person2#: Will it hurt?\n#Person1#: No. There are other boys and girls, and they are having tonsils out.\n#Person2#: I don't want to.\n#Person1#: Change your clothes, Tom. Everything will just be fine.","summary":"Tom's throat hurts. #Person1# suggests Tom have his tonsils out. #Person1# insists everything will be fine and won't hurt though Tom thinks he will miss his birthday party.","topic":"Sore Throat"}
{"fname":"train_4250","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anna just emailed to say that the managers' meeting is put off till next Monday. Will you have everything ready by then, Sabrina? Hey, Sabrina, what's wrong?\n#Person2#: I'm so worried. I haven't heard from my sister for two weeks.\n#Person1#: How often do you call each other?\n#Person2#: Normally at least once a week, but she's now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village in Africa. I can only write her.\n#Person1#: The mail can be really slow sometimes. I'm sure you'll hear from her soon.\n#Person2#: I hope so.\n#Person1#: You know the saying, 'no news is good news.' If something were wrong someone would have called you.\n#Person2#: Maybe you're right. Thanks, Jason.","summary":"Sabrina tells Jason that she is worried about her sister because she hasn't heard from her for two weeks. Jasoncomforts her.","topic":"Sister's well-being"}
{"fname":"train_4251","dialogue":"#Person1#: I could hardly recognize Sam after he got that new job. He's always in a suit and a tie now.\n#Person2#: Yeah, he was never like that at college. Back then he would've run in an old T-shirt and jeans.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss Sam's change after his new job.","topic":"Sam's Change"}
{"fname":"train_4252","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. but I think you made a wrong turn. You are supposed to turn left on Rosen Boulevard.\n#Person2#: Oh. I'm sorry. Didn't you say 1323 Willson?\n#Person1#: No, 3023. It's OK though. You don't have to take me there, I can walk from here.\n#Person2#: Why don't I just make a U turn at the corner?\n#Person1#: Well, you shouldn't make a U turn there. It's the one-way, street. See the sign up the head?\n#Person2#: Well, maybe if I turn left here I can comedown the next street,\n#Person1#: You can't do that either during the rush hour. Really though, don't go to any trouble. Sometimes one can wait 30 minutes for a taxi. So I'm happy to get this close,\n#Person2#: Thirty minutes! I've been riding around all day looking for passengers.","summary":"#Person1# made a wrong turn and drives into a wrong road so #Person2# decides to walk to the destination. #Person1# proposes several alternatives but #Person2# refuses.","topic":"Wrong turn"}
{"fname":"train_4253","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Nancy. I'm sorry, but I just missed the 8:50 bus to the museum. I'm afraid I'll be a little late.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter. The next bus will be coming at 9:00. You can catch that one. The museum opens at 9:30.","summary":"Nancy tells #Person1# that #Person1# won't be late if #Person1# catches the next bus.","topic":"Bus"}
{"fname":"train_4254","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Betty, how was your shopping trip with Susan this afternoon?\n#Person2#: Don't ask me.\n#Person1#: What do you mean? Did something go wrong?\n#Person2#: Susan thought I had said I would meet her at the Department Store at 2:30 when I really said 2 o'clock. Then she thought I had said the main entrance in the front when I really said the east entrance.\n#Person1#: Well, did you ever get together?\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's a wonder that we did. I had given up waiting and had gone inside to the women's clothing department. She had done the same thing. We met by accident. By that time it was 3 o'clock.\n#Person1#: Did you get what you wanted? I remember you said you wanted to get a sweater.\n#Person2#: No, a blouse. But by that time, the ones on sales were all gone. So I settled for a skirt.","summary":"#Person1# asks about Betty's shopping trip with Susan. Susan mistook the time and the place but they ultimately met by accident. Failing to get a blouse, Betty settled for a skirt.","topic":"Shopping trip"}
{"fname":"train_4255","dialogue":"#Person1#: She is, like, mega-intense, isn't she? \n#Person2#: Ha, she is unstoppable. I'm learning so much from her. \n#Person1#: What's it like to work with her? \n#Person2#: She's demanding. But I like that. I mean, I know our timeline is tight. \n#Person1#: Tell me about it. \n#Person2#: You guys are working around the clock, I know. That guy Dave next to Zina never leaves. \n#Person1#: Vince wants us to have everything debugged and ready to go by the end of the month. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about a hard-working coworker. #Person2# acknowledges that #Person1# is working overtime as well.","topic":"Work"}
{"fname":"train_4256","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm forming a music band. \n#Person2#: Do you already know how to play an instrument? \n#Person1#: Uh. . . Yeah! I've told you a thousand times that I'm learning to play the drums. Now that I know how to play well, I would like to form a rock band. \n#Person2#: Aside from yourself, who are the other members of the band? \n#Person1#: We have a guy who plays guitar, and another who plays bass. Although we still haven't found anyone to be our singer. You told me that you had some musical talent, right? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm a singer. \n#Person1#: Perfect. So you can audition this weekend here at my house. \n#Person2#: Great! Wait here? You don't have enough room for the amplifiers, microphones or even your drums! By the way where do you keep them or practice? ","summary":"#Person1# is a drummer and is forming a band. #Person1# invites #Person2# to audition as a singer but #Person2# thinks #Person1# doesn't have enough room.","topic":"Band"}
{"fname":"train_4257","dialogue":"#Person1#: Taxi. \n#Person2#: Yes. Where would you like to go? \n#Person1#: Central Park, please, but can you make a stop at Union Square? I wanna pick up my friend there. \n#Person2#: Of course. \n#Person1#: How long do you think it will take to get to Union Square. \n#Person2#: Well. That depends on traffic, you know. It's pretty heavy this afternoon. \n#Person1#: Can you make it in 15 mins. I am already 10 mins late. \n#Person2#: I'll try. Where exactly is your friend waiting? \n#Person1#: On the 14th Street side. Oh, we are already at the 16th Street. You are fast. Can you make a left at the next corner? \n#Person2#: You've got it. \n#Person1#: I think he is around here. Can you slow down? Ah, there he is. \n#Person2#: Here we are, Central Park! \n#Person1#: Thank you. How much is it? \n#Person2#: Well, it's $12. \n#Person1#: Here's $15. Keep the change. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# takes a taxi to go to Central Park. #Person1# is in a rush and #Person2# makes it there fast. #Person1# pays and tells #Person2# to keep the change.","topic":"Taxi"}
{"fname":"train_4258","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to the cafeteria downstairs? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#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. \n#Person2#: No problem. What should I bring? \n#Person1#: I am not picky on food. Just bring me the day menu. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to bring a takeaway from the cafeteria downstairs.","topic":"Food"}
{"fname":"train_4259","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to order new business cards. \n#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like? \n#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough. \n#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please? \n#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card. \n#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner. \n#Person1#: . . . Okay, that's it. Here's the form, and here's my old card to use as a model. \n#Person2#: Thank you. Your order will be ready seven days from now. \n#Person1#: I need it sooner. Let me have it in three days, okay? \n#Person2#: We can certainly give you faster turnaround, but it will cost you extra. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to order 2000 new business cards. #Person1# needs it faster than scheduled so #Person2# says it will cost more.","topic":"Business Cards"}
{"fname":"train_4260","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've got some bad news about the bike you lent me. \n#Person2#: What's that? \n#Person1#: I fell on the way to school, and your bike got scratched. I'm really sorry. \n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. It's not new, it already has a few scratches. Did you get hurt? \n#Person1#: No, thank you. \n#Person2#: That's the most important thing. \n#Person1#: It's kind of you to say. I feel a little stupid. \n#Person2#: Forget about it. \n#Person1#: When you lent me the bike, it looked brand new, almost anyway. \n#Person2#: Maybe, but really I have fallen a couple of times and it's been hit once or twice as well. \n#Person1#: I appreciate that, thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# is sorry to get #Person2#'s new bike scratched. #Person2# tells #Person1# not to worry about it. #Person1# is thankful.","topic":"Bike"}
{"fname":"train_4261","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think are the most important things to do when running a business? \n#Person2#: Well, there are several things. Of course, you must do everything you can to keep costs down and revenues high. \n#Person1#: So, do you think workers should be paid as little as possible? \n#Person2#: No. if you do that, the workers won't like their jobs. They will be less efficient and you will get a high staff turnover. Those things will increase you costs. \n#Person1#: How can a business maxmise revenues? \n#Person2#: You need to invest in some good adverstising. You have to know where your potential customers are and target them. It's no good trying to sell computer games to older people. The market is too small. \n#Person1#: What else do you suggest? \n#Person2#: Find out what other companies charge for the same products or services. Price yourself near the low end. Don't be much cheaper than everyone else, because many customers distrust very cheap things. They think that is must be poor quality if it's that cheap. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for advice on running a business. #Person1# suggests that costs be kept down and revenues high, potential customers be targeted, and products be priced at the lower end.","topic":"Running a Business"}
{"fname":"train_4262","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jenny, are you going to school now?\n#Person2#: Yep, I have English at 9:00 in the morning.\n#Person1#: Got any plans after the class?\n#Person2#: Not really. What about you?\n#Person1#: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to join me?\n#Person2#: Sure, I need to return some books. They are do today. Besides, I can also read some weekly publications, magazines and newspapers.\n#Person1#: Great, we can go to the swimming pool in the gymnasium after that.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. Are you good at swimming?\n#Person1#: Well, that's a good question. I haven't swam for almost 2 years. I think I need more practice.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's almost 9:00. I need to hurry. I'm running late now. See you after class in front of the library then, bye.\n#Person1#: See you then.","summary":"#Person1# invites Jenny to study together at the library and swim later. Jenny thinks it's a great idea and they plan to meet after Jenny's English class.","topic":"Plans"}
{"fname":"train_4263","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is it really all you can eat for only $12.50? That price is not bad.\n#Person2#: That's what the sign says, but take your time. Otherwise, you might become ill.\n#Person1#: Ill from the food here?\n#Person2#: Yes, if you eat too much food too fast, you might start to feel sick.\n#Person1#: Wow, I never thought about that. Any other advice?\n#Person2#: Yes, try the cherry pie. It's delicious.\n#Person1#: I don't like sweets. I will stick to the meat and vegetables.","summary":"#Person2# warns #Person1# not to eat too fast and recommends the cherry pie, but #Person1# don't like sweets.","topic":"Restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_4264","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Ann.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Mr.Jones.\n#Person1#: How about a cup of coffee?\n#Person2#: I will make it now.\n#Person1#: And can you tell me what meetings I have this week?\n#Person2#: I will bring the diary. OK, this afternoon you have a meeting with your accountant at 5:00 PM. On Wednesday you are going to London. Don't forget your train leaves at 9:30 AM.\n#Person1#: OK, what time is my meeting in London?\n#Person2#: At 11:30 AM, and on Thursday Miss Wong wants to talk to you.","summary":"Ann makes a cup of coffee for Mr. Jones and tells him the schedule for the meetings this week.","topic":"Plans"}
{"fname":"train_4265","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a pretty pictur,e Samantha! That's a cute puppy.\n#Person2#: It's not a puppy, Mr.Patterson. It's a dragon.\n#Person1#: Oh, of course, and that's the princess in the castle?\n#Person2#: No, it's not. That's a train, not a castle, and the lady is buying a ticket.\n#Person1#: I see. Of course it's a train. I see the train tracks now.\n#Person2#: The train's in a field. There aren't any tracks around it. Don't you see the corn plants? They're just like the ones dad grows.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see it now. Does your dad have dragons in his field?\n#Person2#: No, Mr.Patterson. Aren't you a teacher? Dragons aren't real. Mom tells me stories about them when she gets home from the post office every day.","summary":"Samantha tells Mr. Patterson that he mistakes the dragon for a puppy and the train for a castle and that dragons aren't real.","topic":"Mistake"}
{"fname":"train_4266","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you sit down? Now there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.\n#Person2#: Not at all, go ahead.\n#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the state?\n#Person2#: I'm going to attend a conference on air pollution.\n#Person1#: When and where is this conference being held?\n#Person2#: It's being held in the first two weeks of February at Stanford University in California.\n#Person1#: Who will pay your expenses?\n#Person2#: Stanford University. Here is the official letter of invitation.\n#Person1#: I see, fine. When do you want to go?\n#Person2#: I'd like to leave in mid January of my passport is ready by then.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be difficult. Why don't you found me about January tenth? I should be able to give you an answer then.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s purpose of visiting and the details of the trip. #Person1# says it shouldn't be difficult for the passport to be ready by mid January.","topic":"Visa Interview"}
{"fname":"train_4267","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Sophie, are you going on holiday with your family this summer?\n#Person2#: Yeah, we're going to Florida 2 days after the end of the term. We finish this term on June twenty eighth right?\n#Person1#: That's right. So who's going?\n#Person2#: Mom and dad, obviously, but my sisters, not coming this year. Just my little brother.\n#Person1#: Oh well, nothing's perfect. What are you doing there?\n#Person2#: We're spending a week in Orlando, you know, visiting all the theme parks. Then we're staying in another place near Orlando called the Everglades.\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: It's a kind of Nature Reserve with crocodiles and birds and other animals were going camping.\n#Person1#: It sounds really cool. You are so lucky.\n#Person2#: I know I can't wait.","summary":"Sophie tells #Person1# about her summer plans. She will go to Florida with her family. They will stay in Orlando and the Everglades.","topic":"Traveling"}
{"fname":"train_4268","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary Westin, it's been 100 years. I haven't seen you since we were in high school.\n#Person2#: Randy Bedford, Oh my goodness. You look exactly the same. Even your hair is the same, curls everywhere.\n#Person1#: Well, you look a lot different. But I mean that in a good way.\n#Person2#: Well, I got tired of that blonde hair. So I decided to become a redhead. I also lost a lot of weight. I don't want to look like I did in high school ever again.\n#Person1#: So what do you do?\n#Person2#: I'm a lawyer in Brookefield. I just come out here on weekends to do my shopping. What about you?\n#Person1#: I sell insurance, but I'm actually working in Springfield, where to open a new office here in Irvington. So that's why I'm out here.\n#Person2#: Do you like your job?\n#Person1#: Well, I guess I make a nice living. But it's really boring work. I wish I could just change careers.\n#Person2#: I agree. I actually have the opposite problem. I work for an environmental law firm, so the work is exciting. The only problem is that the pay is quite low. So I'm basically living hand to mouth every month.\n#Person1#: I'd switch places with you in a second. Say, would you like to have dinner with me tonight? I know a great seafood place.\n#Person2#: That would be fantastic.","summary":"Mary and Randy meet after a long time. Mary thinks Randy looks the same and Randy thinks Mary looks better. Mary is a layer in Brookefield and Randy sells insurance. Randy makes decent money but feels bored while Mary feels the opposite. They will have dinner together.","topic":"Old Classmates"}
{"fname":"train_4269","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Al's Bakery. What can I get you?\n#Person2#: Hi! Let me get a dozen croissants, four blueberry muffins and a loaf of sourdough bread.\n#Person1#: Sure. Would you like to have the loaf sliced?\n#Person2#: No, that's OK. Do you have any whole wheat bread?\n#Person1#: We are out at the moment. May I suggest some rye bread?\n#Person2#: Sure that sounds good. Do you have any cakes?\n#Person1#: We have various birthday cakes and also ice cream cakes.\n#Person2#: I'll just take a cheesecake.\n#Person1#: Will that be all?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Your total is forty three dollars and twenty cents.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# buy 12 croissants, 4 blueberry muffins, a sourdough, and cheesecake. They cost #Person2# $43.20.","topic":"Bakery shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4270","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you check before you left the shop?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. But when I got home, my son put it on and we found the hole.\n#Person1#: Really? Let me have a look at it. Mm. OK. Let me change it for another one.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# change the item which has a hole.","topic":"Goods exchange"}
{"fname":"train_4271","dialogue":"#Person1#: Donna! How are you? It's good to hear your voice.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Jack, it's always a pleasure doing business with you.\n#Person1#: So how are things in the land of the free and the home of brave?\n#Person2#: Great! And, how are things in your neck of the woods?\n#Person1#: Things are so great here. I almost smiled myself to death last week. One of my coworkers had to give me CPR.\n#Person2#: Oh.Jack, I have missed your sense of humor.Ha ha ha! Nobody else sees things quite like you do.It ' s your gift.\n#Person1#: Or a curse.\n#Person2#: Nope, it's a gift.Anyway, we need some more of those mid-range speakers you tricked me into buying last time.\n#Person1#: That, my dear, was classic sales technique delivered by a professional.\n#Person2#: Are you still gouging your customers the same price per unit?\n#Person1#: Heck no, we doubled the price, but because it's you, I'll let you have'em at 50 off.\n#Person2#: You silver-tongued devil. Can't you ever just answer a question with a simple yes or no?\n#Person1#: I could, but where's the fun in that?","summary":"Donna and Jack are doing business. Jack has a sense of humor while talking and he said it was classical sale techniques. Jack will let Donna have the goods at half price.","topic":"Business talk"}
{"fname":"train_4272","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see the picture of the guy on the front page of the newspaper this morning?\n#Person2#: No. I haven't had a chance to read the paper yet.\n#Person1#: you've got to see it. It's an unbelievable picture!\n#Person2#: What's so interesting about it?\n#Person1#: Well, this guy fell asleep on the sofa and when he woke up, half his face had been bitten off!\n#Person2#: What? How did that happen?\n#Person1#: They think his dog was trying to wake him up and couldn't, so ended up biting him in his face.\n#Person2#: Wow. What does his look like now?\n#Person1#: It looks pretty frightening. He doesn't have any lips, so all you can see are his gums and teeth. Most of his nose and chin are missing too.\n#Person2#: What did he look like before his dog bit his face off?\n#Person1#: He was actually quite handsome. What a shame.\n#Person2#: What's he going to do now?\n#Person1#: It said that he's hoping to get a face transplant, but until then, he's looking forward to Halloween so he isn't the only one wearing a mask.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# there is a guy having half of the face bitten off by his dog when he fell asleep because his dog tried to wake him up but failed. The guy was handsome and now looks frightening.","topic":"A half-face guy"}
{"fname":"train_4273","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Bill?\n#Person2#: Hi, Christine. How ' s it going?\n#Person1#: Fine, thanks. Mr. Emory would like to meet with Mr. Macmillan tomorrow afternoon. Can you take a look at his book?\n#Person2#: Sure, just a second. All right, what time?","summary":"Bill and Christin arrange a meeting.","topic":"Meeting arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_4274","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about you and Tom? What time is your wedding?\n#Person2#: Don ' t be kidding, OK?\n#Person1#: What ' s the matter? So angry. I ' m just playing a joke with you.\n#Person2#: Because I have given him up as a bad job. Our relation has been over.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2# and Tom's wedding plan but #Person2# says their relationship has been over.","topic":"Wedding plan"}
{"fname":"train_4275","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Kenny. Let's go for a drink.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. Where are we going?\n#Person1#: Somewhere new. It's a great place to pick up chicks.\n#Person2#: Need a new. girlfriend, huh?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I broke up with Lisa. She blew a gasket over it. Whoa, get a load of that!\n#Person2#: Whew! That getup is terrific!\n#Person1#: Never mind the getup. She ' s beautiful!\n#Person2#: That too.\n#Person1#: I'm gonna introduce myself.\n#Person2#: If you're lucky, that might do the trick.\n#Person1#: Oh, oh, that tears it! I'm getting out of here.\n#Person2#: Hold on! What's the big hurry?\n#Person1#: My ex-girlfriend's here. If she sees me, my goose is cooked.\n#Person2#: I wanna finish my drink first. I'll meet you at Sammy's.\n#Person1#: OK, catch you later.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go for a drink with Kenny since #Person1# broke up with Lisa. Suddenly Kenny sees his ex-girlfriend and decides to go to Sammy's.","topic":"have a drink"}
{"fname":"train_4276","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me the name of the book you read?\n#Person2#: Harry Potter.\n#Person1#: Harry Potter? Is that book funny?\n#Person2#: Actually, the language itself is not so funny, but you can imagine the scene, that's funny.\n#Person1#: Got it.\n#Person2#: Have you ever read this book before?\n#Person1#: No, but my little brother likes it very much.\n#Person2#: It's really a good book. You will like it too.\n#Person1#: I'll try to read it. Actually, I like literature very much.\n#Person2#: Wow, that sounds like a scholar. By the way, who's your favorite writer?\n#Person1#: Jane Austen.\n#Person2#: Me too. Pride and Prejudice is my favorite.\n#Person1#: I like it too. But Sense and Sensibility is my favorite.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is reading Harry Potter and they have the same favorite writer, Jane Austen, but their favorite books are different.","topic":"Reading"}
{"fname":"train_4277","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank god you showed up when you did! He's insane! Do you think we should call the police?\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it, I'll call my friend and have him take care of it. I can't believe he was stalking you all these years. What a nut job!\n#Person1#: I know! Well. . . he said I'm not pregnant. I'm sorry if I got you all worked up over nothing. I want you to know that I didn't do it on purpose. . .\n#Person2#: Don't apologize! From the moment I met you, not a day has gone by when I haven't thought of you. And now that I'm with you again, I'm. . . I'm just scared, Veronica. The closer I get to you, the worse it gets. The thought of not being with you, I mean, I just can't handle it! We were made for each other, Veronica. You are my everything, my soul mate. What can I do?\n#Person1#: Just hold me. . . I'll always be here for you, no matter what. And together, we can tackle whatever life throws at us. I believe in us, steven.\n#Person2#: I'm so happy to hear that! I knew we belong together. I love you so much.","summary":"Steven showed up on time for Veronica when there was a guy stalking Veronica. Steven tells Veronica that he loves her so much and Veronica also expresses her affection to Steven.","topic":"Affection expression"}
{"fname":"train_4278","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Gao. We appreciate your letting us have the apartment.\n#Person2#: My pleasure. You're a sweet couple. Do you have any questions?\n#Person1#: The ad said rent was thirty thousand. That includes utilities and phone, I assume.\n#Person2#: No, it doesn't. And there's a maintenance fee for each month. It's forty NT per ping.\n#Person1#: That's another one thousand six hundred?\n#Person2#: Yes, but that doesn't include cable. It's for cleaning and trash removal. You just leave your trash outside your door.","summary":"Mr. Gao tells #Person1# the rent doesn't include utilities, phone, nor the maintenance.","topic":"Renting"}
{"fname":"train_4279","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. My name is Penny White. I'm new here.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you. My name is Tyler Smith. Let's go to your office desk, follow me please.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: Here is your working place. Nancy will come to show you how to set up the telephones. I'm going to call her now so that you can get started. Is that OK?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's OK. I'm glad to get started.\n#Person2#: If you have any further questions, just ask me.\n#Person1#: OK. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You are welcome. Have a nice day.","summary":"Tyler greets with Penny and is going to call Nancy to help Penny set up the telephones.","topic":"office desk set-up"}
{"fname":"train_4280","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: No, we don't.\n#Person1#: How many people are you together?\n#Person2#: Just two people.\n#Person1#: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first?\n#Person2#: We prefer non-smoking section.\n#Person1#: I am awfully sorry but there are no vacancies left now. Would you like to wait for a moment?\n#Person2#: How long a wait do you think there'll be?\n#Person1#: I think about ten minutes.\n#Person2#: Ok, we'll wait a while.\n#Person1#: I am sorry for making you wait so long. Now there is a table available in non-smoking section. Please follow me.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: This is the menu. Are you ready to order now?\n#Person2#: Well, I think I'd like to have a tomato sausage soup first. And the same for him, please.\n#Person1#: Yes, and what would you like to drink?\n#Person2#: One goblet of red wine and one bottle of beer please.\n#Person1#: Would you like a dessert?\n#Person2#: What special kind of desserts do you have?\n#Person1#: Lemon pie, hot cake in syrup, chocolate sundae and custard pudding.\n#Person2#: Well, I think we will order after we finish the main course.\n#Person1#: All right. I'll bring your soup right away.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person2#'s friend wants to sit in the non-smoking area for dinner so #Person1# asks them to wait about 10 mins for an available table. Then, #Person1# assists #Person2# ordering soups and some drinks. They will order dessert later.","topic":"Dine out"}
{"fname":"train_4281","dialogue":"#Person1#: The acting of this film is marvelous. In spite of the thin plot, the acting, the music and the scene have won the Academy Award of this year.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry for hero. I dont think there's any excuse for his acting in some parts.\n#Person1#: Don't be too critical. We can't expect it to be perfect.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the acting of a film is marvelous but #Person2#'s sorry for the hero.","topic":"film"}
{"fname":"train_4282","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack and Mary broke up.\n#Person2#: It's so sad. They had been together for only two months. Do you know what the matter was?\n#Person1#: Mary said Jack was cheating on her. Jack was seeing a girl from his hometown. One day, May saw them holding hands and ended the relationship immediately.\n#Person2#: Really? I'm very surprised. He doesn't look like a guy who'd ever do that sort of thing, right?\n#Person1#: No, he doesn't. Anyway, she found out that he had been two-timing her for a long time.\n#Person2#: Maybe it is for the best. They are not suitable for each other because they have nothing in common and are completely different people.\n#Person1#: How so?\n#Person2#: He is an extrovert while she is an introvert. He likes parties while she hates them.\n#Person1#: Poor Mary! She really liked him.\n#Person2#: Anyway, she was right to end things and she deserves better.\n#Person1#: Do you think they'll get back together?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so. I know Mary. Once she makes a decision, she won't change her mind.\n#Person1#: I hope she'll recover soon.\n#Person2#: So do I.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Jack and Mary broke up because Mary said Jack was cheating on her. #Person2# thinks maybe this is good because Jack and Marry are so different. #Person2# doesn't think they'll get back together.","topic":"Gossip"}
{"fname":"train_4283","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you're being sent to Madrid for the annual conference. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, it would be my first trip overseas. Actually, it's going to be my first time leaving the country.\n#Person1#: Are you serious? You haven't even been anywhere on vacation?\n#Person2#: No, I have never vacationed anywhere exotic. But even if I don't get a chance to travel on my personal time, at least I can travel on company time!\n#Person1#: Well, being able to go to the conference sounds like such a great opportunity. Have you applied at the embassy for a visa yet?\n#Person2#: Yes, it wasn't too hard to get. All I had to do was fill out the paperwork and pay the application fee.\n#Person1#: You leave next Tuesday, right? What time is your flight?\n#Person2#: My flight departs at 7 am. I have everything except for my luggage ready.\n#Person1#: If your flight is leaving so early, I can take you to the airport and see you off. I'll still be able to make it into the office by 9.\n#Person2#: That would be great! Thanks a lot!","summary":"#Person2# will be sent to Madrid for the annual conference and it'd be #Person2#'s first trip overseas. #Person2# says it wasn't hard to get the visa. #Person1# offers to drive #Person2# to the airport.","topic":"Annual conference"}
{"fname":"train_4284","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John! How was your vacation?\n#Person2#: We went to Malaysia and Thailand.\n#Person1#: That must have been wonderful. Do anything interesting?\n#Person2#: Well. We went bungee jumping when we were in Malaysia.\n#Person1#: Wow, isn't that dangerous?\n#Person2#: A little, but the rush was worth it.\n#Person1#: Tell me about it.\n#Person2#: We jumped off a bridge and fell 500 feet before the bungee cord caught us.\n#Person1#: 500 feet! I would never be able to do that.\n#Person2#: Yeah, It was scary but exhilarating.","summary":"John tells #Person2# they went to Malaysia and Thailand for vacation. They went bungee jumping in Malaysia.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_4285","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you speak English?\n#Person2#: Yes I can. I speak it very well.\n#Person1#: Where did you learn it?\n#Person2#: I lived in England when I was a child.\n#Person1#: What else can you speak?\n#Person2#: Well, I know a little Italian.","summary":"#Person2# can speak English well and knows a little Italian.","topic":"Casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4286","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me. I guess I have lost it.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it.\n#Person1#: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one.\n#Person2#: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that.","summary":"#Person1# feels sorry for losing #Person2#'s book but #Person2# doesn't mind.","topic":"losing borrowed book."}
{"fname":"train_4287","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Sam.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Tina.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure yet. And you?\n#Person1#: I would like to go skating. Feel like going with me?\n#Person2#: Is skating interesting?\n#Person1#: I think so. Fresh air, white snow. It's so comfortable.\n#Person2#: But I can't skate well.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter, I can teach you.\n#Person2#: It's very kind of you.","summary":"Tina invites Sam to go skating with her and she can teach him.","topic":"skating"}
{"fname":"train_4288","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard Rose is pregnant. I hope it'll be a boy this time.\n#Person2#: I hope so, too. Rose and her husband have been wanting a boy so much.\n#Person1#: After three baby girls in a row, Rose is under a lot of pressure from her in-laws. They want a boy in the worst way now.\n#Person2#: But baby girls are just as good and just as fun as baby boys.\n#Person1#: I agree with you, but you know how old-fashioned the elders are.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Rose is pregnant and they both hope it'll be a boy this time.","topic":"Gossip"}
{"fname":"train_4289","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, Mr. Frank. Bourbon on the rocks?\n#Person2#: No. This time I'll try Chinese wine.\n#Person1#: What about Mao Tai, one of the most famous liquors in China? It's good indeed. It never goes to the head.\n#Person2#: Do people here drink a lot of liquors?\n#Person1#: Some do, some don't. Many people in the North are fond of liquors. I think it has something to do with the climate.\n#Person2#: Yes, it has. Some Mexicans are crazy. They drink a lot of liquors even on hot days. Have you ever heard of ' Tequila Sauta '?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's a very well-known kind of spirits in Mexico. People drink it with salt and lemon.\n#Person2#: Right. It's very strong, just like alcohol. ( Frank sips Mao Tai. )\n#Person1#: Yes, besides Mao Tai, we have Wu Liang Ye, Fen Jim and so on.\n#Person2#: They say that Showing wine tastes quite good. What's it?\n#Person1#: It's rice wine, a kind of still wine, somewhat like Japanese Sake. Showing is a city in China.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: By the way, we also have some good red wine and white wine, such as Great Wall White Wine.\n#Person2#: Thank you for telling me so much, I'll try them next time.\n#Person1#: I'm always at your service.","summary":"Mr. Frank wants to try Chinese wine, so #Person1# recommends Mao Tai, Wu Liang Ye, and Fen Jim. They talk about 'Tequila Sauta' in Mexico and Mr. Frank asks about Showing wine, which is rice wine.","topic":"Alcohol"}
{"fname":"train_4290","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me get the keys and we'll go to look at it.\n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person1#: It's the one you like.\n#Person2#: Wow! It's really good for me, especially the living room. It is big enough to put all my stuff there. It's a deal! I'll rent this one.\n#Person1#: Okay. Now we need you to fill a form with your personal information. We need information like social insurance number ( Social security number in the US ), your address, phone number, etc. We also need a security deposit of $ 200. And you have to pay two months'rent in advance for renting the first time. If there's nothing damaged, we'll give you back one month's rent when you move out. You'll be responsible for all the utilities. Do you want to sign a lease today?\n#Person2#: Sure!\n#Person1#: Oh, one more thing I forgot. You must let us know two months in advance if you want to stop renting within the contract. Otherwise, you can't get your deposit back.\n#Person2#: Okay. Thank you for your reminder.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. Be sure to get the keys one day before you move in.\n#Person2#: Thank you again.","summary":"#Person2# likes the place and decides to rent it, #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill a form and tells #Person2# they need a $200 deposit. #Person2#'ll be responsible for all the utilities and has to inform them two months before stopping renting.","topic":"Renting"}
{"fname":"train_4291","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. What's your pleasure this evening? Your usual?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to stay with the same, a beer.\n#Person1#: Certainly, a beer. Here you are, sir.\n#Person2#: Oh, darn. Look what I've done. ( Spill the drink )\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll make you another on the house.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# a beer and #Person2# spills the drink.","topic":"Drink"}
{"fname":"train_4292","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, I am going for an interview tomorrow. It's an American company. Can you give me an idea of what the interviewer will ask?\n#Person2#: Well. They may ask you to tell them more about your educational background and your working background.\n#Person1#: But they can see my resume. It's all in there.\n#Person2#: I know, but sometimes interviewers just want to hear you say it. Then you may be asked for your viewpoint on why you feel you are qualified for the job, give them all your qualifications and how you think they will fit the position you are applying for. Questions like what sort of experience do you have and what are your goals? are closely related to this.\n#Person1#: Ok. What else?\n#Person2#: They may want to know how the company will benefit and why they should hire you?\n#Person1#: I see. What about the salary?\n#Person2#: Hm, they may ask you what kind of salary you have in mind, or simply tell you what the company is offering. I think the latter is more likely for a starting position, especially if you have little experience. And if they are seriously considering hiring you, they will probably want to know when you would be available to start work. And basically, that's about it.\n#Person1#: Ok, thanks, David. You'Ve helped me a lot.\n#Person2#: Anytime. Let me know how it works out.","summary":"David tells #Person1# the interviewer may ask about educational background and working background, the interviewee's qualification for the job, the reason to hire the interviewee, and the company may simply tell #Person1# what they can offer for the salary.","topic":"advice on interview"}
{"fname":"train_4293","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, sir. I lost my passport.\n#Person2#: Do you remember when and where you last saw it?\n#Person1#: I remember I saw when I was dining in the Aidan Restaurant. When I paid the bill, I saw it in my handbag.\n#Person2#: Could you please tell me your passport number?\n#Person1#: 3448-2691- 6429-34.\n#Person2#: And what is the expiration date on your passport?\n#Person1#: Five months later.\n#Person2#: I see. Please fill out this form. And you need to contact your embassy or consulate to report it as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# claim a lost passport and asks #Person2# to contact the embassy or consulate.","topic":"Lost passport reporting"}
{"fname":"train_4294","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan? We're having a farewell party for John Anderson today.\n#Person2#: What time? I'd like to go, but my calendar is really full today.\n#Person1#: We're starting at 12:00 and it'll go on for the rest of the afternoon.\n#Person2#: I'll try to make it. I should be able to fit some time in around 3 o'clock.","summary":"#Person1# invites Susan to John's farewell party. She'll try to make it.","topic":"Farewell party"}
{"fname":"train_4295","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: It's our anniversary today. I am looking for the same flowers as the ones in her wedding bouquet.\n#Person1#: What do they look like?\n#Person2#: White.\n#Person1#: How tall are they?\n#Person2#: They are short, I guess. About the same height as those short flowers over there.\n#Person1#: Do they look like roses?\n#Person2#: No, they look like little bells.\n#Person1#: Oh, lilies of the valley. No, I am sorry. We are all out of them right now.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad.\n#Person1#: What about roses?\n#Person2#: Ok. How many do you suggest?\n#Person1#: As many as you like, sir. They are beautiful, aren't they?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are.","summary":"#Person2# wants lilies of the valley for their anniversary but #Person1# says they are run out of them so #Person2# chooses roses.","topic":"Anniversary flowers"}
{"fname":"train_4296","dialogue":"#Person1#: The time has come to say goodbye.\n#Person2#: So soon. It seems as if you just got here.\n#Person1#: I feel that way, too. But all good things must come to an end, as they say.\n#Person2#: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.\n#Person1#: I've had a delightful time and I really appreciate your spending so much time showing me the sights.\n#Person2#: It was fun for me, too. It gave me a chance to get away from my routine and do something a little different.\n#Person1#: You'll be out to see me next year, as you promised?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I should be there sometime next spring.\n#Person1#: I'll be expecting you then.","summary":"#Person1# thanks for #Person2#'s time in showing the sights and they had fun. They are expecting to see each other next spring.","topic":"Farewell"}
{"fname":"train_4297","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is this eviction notice for?\n#Person2#: The notice you received is a 30 - day notice to vacate.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding me?\n#Person2#: I mentioned to you before that you need to keep up with your rent. This notice to evict is letting you know that I mean business.\n#Person1#: You can't just throw me out on the street!\n#Person2#: You have 30 days to catch up on your rent, or a sheriff will evict you.\n#Person1#: Will you still throw me out if I make the rent payment?\n#Person2#: You can stay, but you might think about looking for a less expensive living arrangement if you are having trouble making the payments.\n#Person1#: I am going to take care of the rent payment right now.\n#Person2#: Thank you. The payment needs to be in the form of cash or a cashier's check.","summary":"#Person1# got an eviction notice and #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# has 30 days to pay the rent or a sheriff will evict #Person1#. #Person1# pays the rent right now.","topic":"Rent payment"}
{"fname":"train_4298","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?\n#Person2#: Sure. Why don't you try it on? The fitting room is over there.\n#Person1#: It's just the right size-a perfect fit! Have you seen anything you like?\n#Person2#: I'm thinking about buying this sweater. I know it's june now, but it will be perfect for autumn and winter.\n#Person1#: It looks too big for you, but I like the color and the material is good quality. Is it on sale?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's half price. It's supposed to be too large-that's the fashion.\n#Person1#: I might get one too, but in a different colour. I prefer light blue to while.\n#Person2#: There. It looks great, don't you think? I'm going to get these jeans as well. I need a new pair. I need a new pair. I ' m also going to buy this scarf ready for winter.\n#Person1#: I'm getting this beret, doesn't it look cool? I'd like to get some jeans too, but I don't have enough cash on me.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'Ve got my credit card. You can pay me back later.\n#Person1#: Thanks! Now I don't need to come back to the shop a second time.","summary":"#Person1# tries on a dress and it fits well, #Person2# wants to buy a sweater, a pair of jeans, and a scarf. #Person1# decides to buy the same sweater in a different color and some jeans. #Person2# lets #Person1# use the credit card.","topic":"Shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4299","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please pull your vehicle over to the side of the road. Please roll down your window.\n#Person2#: What's the matter, sir?\n#Person1#: Have you been drinking?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't sir.\n#Person1#: Really? But I can smell alcohol on your breath. Blow into this breathalyzer, please.\n#Person2#: But, sir, I didn't drink at all.\n#Person1#: If you refuse to blow, you'll receive a much severer punishment.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll blow.\n#Person1#: Your BAC exceeds the legal limit.\n#Person2#: But I. . .\n#Person1#: I'll have to write you a ticket and suspend your driver's license for 3 months.","summary":"#Person2# is pulled over by a policeman and #Person2# doesn't pass a breath test because #Person2#'s BAC exceeds the legal limit.","topic":"Breath alcohol test"}
{"fname":"train_4300","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do all girls appear feminine after sophomore year?\n#Person2#: Because they are full-grown. Look at their curvy figures.\n#Person1#: I feel they all talk and behave in a different way.\n#Person2#: They suddenly become shy when they speak to boys.\n#Person1#: Some even do make-up slightly. Are you aware that previous'small potato'Ma Xiaoxiao becomes a piece of cheese cake recently?\n#Person2#: She is certainly not my kind of girl.\n#Person1#: Stop preaching your dream love Marilyn Monroe to me. I know those sexy women are your tastes.\n#Person2#: You are so Platonic. Those naive girls will eventually grow into real women. They can't resist love, and men cannot resist their attraction either.\n#Person1#: I appreciate the saying'Love consists in this, that two solitude protect, border and salute each other. '","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talking about girls appear feminine after sophomore year, like Ma Xiapxiao. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is so platonic and #Person1# appreciates a saying about platonic love.","topic":"Girl, Women, Love"}
{"fname":"train_4301","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's been raining for the past few weeks, but today is a nice day. I want to go to the beach?\n#Person2#: It's probably better than I don't go. It's very sunny and I get sunburned easily.\n#Person1#: Really? Then I'll go there with some other friends.","summary":"#Person1# will go to the beach with other friends because #Person2# gets a sunburn easily.","topic":"Beach"}
{"fname":"train_4302","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to join the school volunteer project, but I'm not sure what I should do.\n#Person1#: OK, don't worry. Let me help you. What do you like doing?\n#Person2#: I love writing stories.\n#Person1#: Well, you must be good at telling stories. Am I right?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Then why not help us look after children on weekends?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. I can tell them stories. I am sure children will love my stories and me.\n#Person1#: I agree with you. Can you tell me your name and telephone number?\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry. I nearly forgot. I am Jim Green. My telephone number is 8832765.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll call you when it is ready.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# helps Jim work out that he can look after children on weekends and tell stories to kids in the school volunteer project.","topic":"Volunteering"}
{"fname":"train_4303","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is Mr. Jones. My heater is not working and the temperature is going to get down below freezing. Could you come over and fix it?\n#Person2#: This is our busiest time of the year but I'll speak to one of our men about getting over there sometime today.","summary":"Mr. Jones calls #Person2# to ask someone to fix his heater.","topic":"Heater repair service"}
{"fname":"train_4304","dialogue":"#Person1#: I got two letters this morning with job offers, one from the Polytechnic, and the other from the Language School in Pistoia, Italy.\n#Person2#: So you are not sure which to go for?\n#Person1#: That's it. Of course, the conditions of work are very different: The Polytechnic is offering two-year contract which could be renewed, but the Language School is only offering a year's contract, and that's a definite minus. It could be renewed, but you never know.\n#Person2#: I see. So it's much less secure. But you don't need to think too much about steady jobs when you are only 23.\n#Person1#: That's true.\n#Person2#: What about the salaries?\n#Person1#: Well, the Pistoia job pays much better in the short term. I'll be getting the equivalent of about 22,000 pounds a year there, but only 20,000 pounds at the Polytechnic. But then the hours are different. At the Polytechnic I'd have to do 35 hours a week, 20 teaching and 15 administration, whereas the Pistoia school is only asking for 30 hours teaching.\n#Person2#: Mmm...\n#Person1#: Then the type of teaching is so different. The Polytechnic is all adults and mostly preparation for exams like the Cambridge certificates. The Language School wants me to do a bit of exam preparation, but also quite a lot of work in companies and factories, and a couple of children's classes. Oh, and a bit of literature teaching.\n#Person2#: Well, that sounds much more varied and interesting. And I'd imagine you'd be doing quite a lot of teaching outside the school, and moving around quite a bit.\n#Person1#: Yes, whereas with the Polytechnic position, I'd be stuck in the school all day.","summary":"#Person1# can't decide which job offer to take, the job with Polytechnic offering a two-year contract, with 20000 pounds, which asks for 35 hours a week, 20 teachings and 15 administration, or the one with the Language School in Pistoia only offer a year's contract, but with 22000 pounds a year and only asks for 30 teaching hours.","topic":"Job offers"}
{"fname":"train_4305","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear a newly-invented drug can make people tell the truth and it may prove useful in questioning terrorists. Isn't it incredible?\n#Person2#: Simple solutions to complex problems rarely succeed. As far as I know, no such drugs are ever known to work.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't think the drugs #Person1# says will work.","topic":"Newly-invented drug"}
{"fname":"train_4306","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the US during the vacation.\n#Person2#: Yes. I went to New York to attend a summer course in English.\n#Person1#: Wow. You were lucky. How long did you stay there?\n#Person2#: About 50 days. I went there on July 5th and came back on August 25th.\n#Person1#: How about the course?\n#Person2#: The course was very good. The teachers were nice. They taught us to listen, speak, read and write in English, but it was mostly speaking. One interesting thing I found was that the American classes are different from our classes here because the students have a lot more freedom. You can sit anywhere you like in the classroom. You can ask the teachers questions at any time during the class, and you are welcome to share your ideas with the class. I really like this kind of class.\n#Person1#: How interesting! Maybe our teacher should try that.","summary":"Jane tells #Person1# she attended a summer course in English for 50 days. Jane thinks the course was very good and the teachers were nice. Jane found the students in American classes have more freedom.","topic":" summer course"}
{"fname":"train_4307","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bill. I haven't seen a film for half a year. Do you have some free time to go to the cinema with me this weekend?\n#Person2#: Sure. But I don't have any information about the recent films. What about you?\n#Person1#: Well, my workmate tells me that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will be on.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: I don't know. It is said that kids like it a lot.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you can take our son there. It's boring for me to sit there for two hours.\n#Person1#: Oh, you're that kind of man. Um, a violent film called The Most Wanted will also be on at the same time. Maybe you can come with us.\n#Person2#: That's a clever idea. I like American films very much. We can go to the same cinema and come home together, but watch different films.","summary":"#Person1# invites Bill to go to the cinema together this weekend. #Person1# hears the Harry Potter movie would be on but #Person2# likes the violent film.","topic":"Go to movies"}
{"fname":"train_4308","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, can we get the computers before Wednesday?\n#Person2#: Well, it depends, if it is less than 10 kilometers, we can deliver them on Tuesday, but it is further away, it will be on Thursday. Where is your office?\n#Person1#: Just around the corner.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the time computers arrive depends on the distance.","topic":"Delivery"}
{"fname":"train_4309","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is James Goodfellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.\n#Person2#: You're welcome, Jimmy.\n#Person1#: It's, uh, James.\n#Person2#: Whatever ...\n#Person1#: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are you from?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old. [Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.\n#Person1#: Okay, and where did you go to college?\n#Person2#: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.\n#Person1#: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.\n#Person1#: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.\n#Person1#: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?\n#Person2#: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and makeup and, and .... Did I say I love shopping for clothes?\n#Person1#: Well, you DID say clothes ...\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me ... you know, for your homepage or your blog and you can even use them on your Facebook fan page.\n#Person1#: Uh, I think we'll be okay.\n#Person2#: Okay, well, um ... Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, gotta go, honey. Hi everyone.","summary":"Sarah, an actress in a new movie, tells James she is from Miami and moved to New York when she was 3, then to Los Angeles when she was 17, and tells about her college experiences . She is 20 now and she likes shopping for clothes and makeup outside of acting.","topic":"TV interview"}
{"fname":"train_4310","dialogue":"#Person1#: Zina, can I talk to you about something personal? \n#Person2#: As long as it doesn't take too long. \n#Person1#: My boyfriend says I work too much. That I spend more time with you than with him. \n#Person2#: Was he upset when you told him you had to leave this weekend? \n#Person1#: He said not to bother coming back. And I said, fine, I won't. \n#Person2#: So what's the problem? ","summary":"#Person1# tells Zina her boyfriend says she works too much but Zina doesn't get it.","topic":"Casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4311","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't you ever cheat on me. \n#Person2#: Why would I do that? \n#Person1#: Because men like to cheat. \n#Person2#: Some men do, but not me. \n#Person1#: I'm watching you. \n#Person2#: I'm an open book. Watch me all you want. \n#Person1#: If I catch you, you'll be sorry. \n#Person2#: You won't catch me, because I love you. I'm not a cheater. \n#Person1#: I will poke your eyes out. \n#Person2#: I don't want any other woman. \n#Person1#: I will chop your toes off, one by one. \n#Person2#: Honey, please. You're the only woman for me, forever. I swear it. ","summary":"#Person1# warns #Person2# not to cheat on her and #Person2# promises she is the only woman for him forever.","topic":"Cheating, promise"}
{"fname":"train_4312","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I want to purchase an old music box. \n#Person2#: We have a good variety. What decade would you like? \n#Person1#: I was hoping I could find something made in the '20s. \n#Person2#: There are six on this table. \n#Person1#: I hope at least one of them has dancing figures. \n#Person2#: Many people like the dancing figures. Two of our boxes have the figures. \n#Person1#: So hard to choose. I think I'll take this one. \n#Person2#: That one will bring you many hours of pleasure. \n#Person1#: Does a warranty come with this music box? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but if it breaks down, you're on your own. \n#Person1#: I just thought I would ask. \n#Person2#: When you buy a Model T, you can't expect a warranty. ","summary":"#Person1# is looking for an old music box made in the '20s with dancing figures. #Person2# tells #Person1# there's no warranty for the music boxes.","topic":"Old music box"}
{"fname":"train_4313","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Welcome to Time After Time Watches. \n#Person2#: I'd like to buy a watch. \n#Person1#: Well, you've come to the right place. What kind of watch are you looking for? \n#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. Let's see. How much is this one? \n#Person1#: Hmm. . . This Rolex? $1, 000. \n#Person2#: Oh. I don't think I can afford that. How about this one? \n#Person1#: This one is $500. \n#Person2#: Wow. That's too much for me. Don't you have anything cheaper? ","summary":"#Person1# recommends some watches to #Person2# but #Person2# thinks they're expensive.","topic":"Buying a watch"}
{"fname":"train_4314","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me? I think you are in my seat. Look, it says 9B on my boarding card.\n#Person2#: Sorry, but could we exchange seats? This is my old friend. We haven't seen each other for a long time. I really want to sit next to him.\n#Person1#: In that case you can sit here, but where is your seat?\n#Person2#: It's 7A. It's a window seat.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's great. I asked for a window seat. But there were not any left. I really didn't expect I'd get one this way. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to swap seats with #Person1# so #Person2# can talk to an old friend and #Person1# agrees.","topic":"Seat exchange"}
{"fname":"train_4315","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't have a good camera. How am I going to take nice pictures of the butterflies? They're so colorful. I want to get in really close so everyone can see the details.\n#Person2#: Our photography lab loans cameras to all students enrolled in my class. Don't worry. Just show your student ID and they will give you 1.\n#Person1#: What if I lose it or break it?\n#Person2#: Just be as careful with the camera as you are with your own one. We trust you. Plus, you need to pay a deposit of $500 just in case something does happen.\n#Person1#: I think I'm better off buying my own. I bet I can get one for $60. 00. Even if I get a used one, it's better than having to owe the school $500.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to loan a camera from school if #Person1# wants to take nice pictures of butterflies. #Person1# thinks it is better off buying #Person1#'s own one.","topic":"Camera"}
{"fname":"train_4316","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have got our own home. It must be wonderful to live by ourselves.\n#Person2#: I have been looking forward to it since we got married.\n#Person1#: Here I have a adjusting table for my own.\n#Person2#: Oh, the room is so small. I thought it would be a lot bigger.\n#Person1#: So did I. After all, It's a new one. It's our own house. That's what really matters. Is that right? Let's put the chairs in front of the fireplace.\n#Person2#: Enn, but we should first consider where to put the bed. It is the biggest piece of furniture.\n#Person1#: Well, let's put it over there and the chairs near the window.\n#Person2#: All right. Then you can draw and I can read by the window.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are moving into their own home and although it is small, they are still happy with it and they are arranging the furniture.","topic":"Own house"}
{"fname":"train_4317","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to Spain with us next month?\n#Person2#: No. Unfortunately not.\n#Person1#: Why not? Are you scared of flying?\n#Person2#: No, it's not that. It's just that I've never been outside the United States. So I don't have a passport.\n#Person1#: Oh, is that all? You can get one. It's super easy.\n#Person2#: No, I tried to. I went to the passport office. Unfortunately, it'll take at least 6 weeks for the passport to arrive. And you guys are leaving in a month.\n#Person1#: I heard if you pay an extra fee, you can get the passport in 3 weeks instead of the usual 6.\n#Person2#: That's cutting it pretty close. What if there is a delay?\n#Person1#: Well, maybe it would be better to skip this trip. You can use your passport next year when we go to Italy.\n#Person2#: Really? I'd love to go to Italy, especially for the food.\n#Person1#: Yeah, the food is amazing, but Spanish food is also pretty tasty. I'm going to get some Spanish hams in the market there. I can pick some up for you.\n#Person2#: That would be great. Much better than a T-shirt or a drum.","summary":"#Person2# isn't going to Spain with #Person1# because it is too late to get a passport on time. #Person1# says #Person2# can go to Italy next year then and promises to pick some Spanish hams for #Person2#.","topic":"Overseas travelling"}
{"fname":"train_4318","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen this news article? Apparently an organization has made a list to name the new seven wonders of the world and people could vote for them online.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's really interesting. So who won?\n#Person1#: Well, the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India.\n#Person2#: I've been there! It really is an amazing work of architecture and art. The entire complex is made of white marble and in the interior of the tomb, the walls are covered with gems and emeralds!\n#Person1#: Cool! Also amongst the winners is Petra, in Jordan, Mach Pitch in Peru and the pyramid in Chichenitza in Mexico.\n#Person2#: Wait a minute! It also says that the Christ Re-deemer statue in Brazil and the Colosseum in Rome are wonders. I would love to go to Italy and see the Colosseum, stand in the middle like a gladiator!\n#Person1#: Well, let's see if we can find some cheap airfare and we can go towards the end of the year.\n#Person2#: Good idea!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new seven wonders of the world. They feel like going to Italy to see the Colosseum together.","topic":"famous attractions discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4319","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I need to copy something right now.\n#Person2#: Our computer lab on the first floor has a copy machine, sir.\n#Person1#: Great! How much per copy?\n#Person2#: Sir, one copy is ten cents.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'll be down there shortly.\n#Person2#: You probably won't have to wait for anyone, sir.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the details of copying.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_4320","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey George, how is your chicken?\n#Person2#: My chicken tastes all right, but it is pretty dry. How is your fish?\n#Person1#: My fish is pretty dry too.\n#Person2#: It's almost as if this food has been sitting a little too long. It doesn't seem fresh.\n#Person1#: Yes, it seems that way to me also.\n#Person2#: How are your vegetables?\n#Person1#: My vegetables are very soggy.\n#Person2#: Mine are the same way. It seems like they've been overcooked.\n#Person1#: I don't usually complain, but I think that we should mention this to the waiter.\n#Person2#: I agree. Maybe they can bring us some better food.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are dissatisfied with the food. They decide to tell the waiter.","topic":"food comment"}
{"fname":"train_4321","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't wait until my car is repaired. The commuting with public transportation is killing me.\n#Person2#: It can't be that bad.\n#Person1#: But it is! Take this morning for example. The subway was so packed this morning, I got totally squished by about a hundred busy commuters on the way to work.\n#Person2#: At least the subway is better than the bus. It's faster for one thing. And usually less crowded. But the drawback is that the subway is more expensive than the bus. It adds up over time, if you take it every day.\n#Person1#: That's true. The bus is even worse. Just thinking about taking the bus every day makes me tired! Hey, how do you get to work every day?\n#Person2#: I ride my bike. I don't live too far away, so it's pretty convenient. it's only about a ten minute bike ride from my house to the office.\n#Person1#: I'll bet it's good exercise, too. . . a good way to keep fit.\n#Person2#: Yes, not only a good way to keep in shape, but a good way to relieve stress as well. While you're stressed out by your commute, I'm releasing all the stress of the day with mine.","summary":"#Person1# complains about public transportation. #Person1# thinks the subway is so packed and the bus is even worse. #Person2# comforts #Person1# and introduces the advantages of riding a bike to work.","topic":"ways of commuting"}
{"fname":"train_4322","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, Paul?\n#Person2#: Can you believe this? I locked my keys in the car, and I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt.\n#Person1#: So, what are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I don't know. . . Hey, do you think I could borrow your car for a few hours?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I really need it this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Well, could you drive me home? I have spare keys there.\n#Person1#: Sure. That's no problem.\n#Person2#: Oh, and Andy? Do you have a quarter for the phone? My wallet's in the car.\n#Person1#: Here you go. Anything else?\n#Person2#: No, that's it. Thanks. I really appreciate it.","summary":"Paul's keys were locked in the car. Andy drives him home and lends him a quarter. Paul is grateful.","topic":"offer help"}
{"fname":"train_4323","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable.\n#Person2#: It's us.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by us?\n#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember?\n#Person1#: What do you mean? We're talking now, aren't we?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together.\n#Person1#: Yes. I remember. But we never used to argue. You used to think I was wonderful. Where are you going?\n#Person2#: Back to live with my parents. That's something else I used to do before we were married. Remember?","summary":"#Person2# feels miserable with #Person1# and #Person2#'s marriage but #Person1# thinks they are fine. #Person2# wants to leave.","topic":"marriage predicaments"}
{"fname":"train_4324","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you say to eating out, Maggie?\n#Person2#: Yeah, why not? We haven't been out for dinner for quite a long time. A new French restaurant has just opened in our neighborhood. We can go there.\n#Person1#: Do we need to book a table in advance?\n#Person2#: No need for that. It's not usually busy on weekdays.\n#Person1#: What time shall we go?\n#Person2#: Why not now? I'm hungry.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# plan to eat out. #Person2# thinks they should go now.","topic":"eat out"}
{"fname":"train_4325","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have never seen so many flavors of ice cream in one place!\n#Person2#: There certainly are a lot. Can you choose a favorite?\n#Person1#: Vanilla with toppings is my favorite.\n#Person2#: Is there anything as good as a hot fudge sundae?\n#Person1#: No way! Do you have a flavors you don't like?\n#Person2#: I don't like ice cream with too many different flavors in it.\n#Person1#: I agree with that, it just doesn't work for me.\n#Person2#: I saw garlic ice cream on the menu once.\n#Person1#: I think that would be horrible!\n#Person2#: I think I'll stick with a more traditional choice today!","summary":"#Person1# discusses with #Person2# about different flavors of ice cream at an ice-cream shop.","topic":"eat ice creams"}
{"fname":"train_4326","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. May I ask you some questions?\n#Person2#: Sure. What do you want to know?\n#Person1#: Could you please tell me how many credits would be required for a bachelor's degree?\n#Person2#: Well, you have to get 166 credits, including required courses and optional courses.\n#Person1#: OK. And how long does it take to get a bachelor's degree?\n#Person2#: It can be completed in four years normally.\n#Person1#: I see. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# getting 166 credits in four years is required for a bachelor degree.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_4327","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?\n#Person2#: Oh, that sounds great!\n#Person1#: I'll pick you up at. . . say, 7, 30?\n#Person2#: Yes, that would be perfect.\n#Person1#: See you tonight then.\n#Person2#: Yes. Thank you for inviting me.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_4328","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Fallen, can you tell me why you want to get a visa to the States?\n#Person2#: To study. I am going to the University of Tampa to do a postgraduate course for three years.\n#Person1#: And do you have the Letter of Acceptance from the University with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, here it is.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. And do you have any proof of the financial support for the three years?\n#Person2#: I've got a letter from my bank here. It shows I am able to support myself during these three years of studies.\n#Person1#: Could I see that, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, here it is.\n#Person1#: Thanks very much. Well, I'll be able to give you a visa for one year, a student visa, that is.\n#Person2#: Oh, but mine is a three-year program.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is a three-year, but you can renew the visa each year in the States. It is our usual procedure.\n#Person2#: Okay, thank you.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Miss Fallen for her visa application and finally approves the application. #Person1# reminds Miss Fallen to renew the visa each year in the Satates.","topic":"visa interview"}
{"fname":"train_4329","dialogue":"#Person1#: You did well on the math test.\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: Don't you always fail in the math tests?\n#Person2#: Things were different this time. I sat by a math genius.\n#Person1#: Huh? You mean you snuck a peek at his test?\n#Person2#: Calm down please! Come on man! I just took a glance at his paper.\n#Person1#: Are you crazy? You were cheating.","summary":"#Person2# cheated on the test and #Person1# is astonished.","topic":"cheating"}
{"fname":"train_4330","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daddy, how are you going to spend your weekends?\n#Person2#: I need to finish my research paper.\n#Person1#: Could you go with me to climb Kiang Shan?\n#Person2#: Honey, I am sorry I have no time.\n#Person1#: Oh, Daddy, you should do more exercise. You are getting a little heavy.\n#Person2#: I am afraid you are right. Recently, even going upstairs makes me out of breath.\n#Person1#: Then go climbing with me, Daddy. Mountain climbing can build your muscles like Popeyes.\n#Person2#: Terrific! It is also a good exercise to keep me fit.\n#Person1#: I give you my word, you must feel refreshed after mountain climbing.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll go.\n#Person1#: That's a deal.\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"#Person1# persuades #Person2# to climb mountains together because #Person2# is getting heavy and mountain climbing can build muscles. #Person2# at first refuses but later gives in.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_4331","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am very nervous about signing my escrow papers.\n#Person2#: Escrow involves a lot of paperwork, but I will explain all of the steps to you as we go along.\n#Person1#: What should I have brought with me?\n#Person2#: The only thing I will need to see is your driver's license, as I will be notarizing these papers.\n#Person1#: I feel a little overwhelmed by so many papers.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about how many papers there are. We are going to look at them one at a time.\n#Person1#: My boyfriend is an attorney and told me that I could fax him anything if I had a question.\n#Person2#: Please get any outside help that you need in understanding your escrow documents.\n#Person1#: Is this the last thing that I will need to do before the house becomes mine?\n#Person2#: At the close of escrow, the house will be yours!","summary":"#Person1# is nervous about escrow signing, and #Person2# explains all the steps to #Person1#. #Person1# feels overwhelmed by the papers but #Person2# comforts and encourages #Person1# to get outside help.","topic":"escrow signing"}
{"fname":"train_4332","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Can I have a look at your handworks?\n#Person1#: All right. This way, please.\n#Person2#: You have quite a range, haven't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir.\n#Person2#: They are all produced in China, aren't they?\n#Person1#: Yes, they are all distinctive Chinese.\n#Person2#: Could you please select me one?\n#Person1#: How do you like this one? It's very beautiful.\n#Person2#: Oh, I like it very much. How much does it cost?\n#Person1#: 350 yuan.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll take it.","summary":"#Person2# buys a handwork with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4333","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really don't understand my parents. They always make light of my worries.\n#Person2#: They think you are just a child.\n#Person1#: But the child has his own feeling.\n#Person2#: Maybe you are right. Well, you can talk with them.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s problem with #Person1#'s parents.","topic":"parent-child predicaments"}
{"fname":"train_4334","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I want to know the price of your CPU.\n#Person2#: Glad to tell you. The price of CPU is 300 dollars.\n#Person1#: It's rather too high. If you can make it cheaper, we will be able to place large orders continuously.\n#Person2#: If you order a large amount, we can give you a discount.\n#Person1#: Well, can you explain it to me?\n#Person2#: The price of CPU is 260 dollars above 1, 000 Units.\n#Person1#: Can you reduce more?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but to be frank, considering exploiting the market in your country, we have already supplied you at very low preferential price.\n#Person1#: In that case, we have to stop ordering if a reduction can't be made. Please reconsider.\n#Person2#: It is so hard to deal with.\n#Person1#: If you can give us a more reduction, We'd be able to give you an order on the spot.\n#Person2#: This price is the best we can make.","summary":"#Person1# negotiates with #Person2# on the prices of #Person2#'s products but they can't reach an agreement. #Person1# wants #Person2# to reduce more but #Person2# says it's already the lowest.","topic":"commercial negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_4335","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! A real cook gets down and dirty. Besides, I think I look good covered in baking mix. . .\n#Person2#: What concoction are you making?\n#Person1#: Well, your making cinnamon toast inspired me to go out and buy a waffle maker.\n#Person2#: Awesome! I'm in heaven. Let me help. They're so easy.\n#Person1#: I know. You just add milk, eggs and a little oil to the baking mix and stir. . .\n#Person2#: And then you just pour the batter into the waffle iron. . .","summary":"#Person1# is inspired by #Person2# to cook and #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to make waffles.","topic":"bakery"}
{"fname":"train_4336","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how did your end-of-the-year review go?\n#Person2#: Oh, it was okay. I had my meeting with Mitch this morning and his bottom line is that he thinks I need to show more initiative. He thinks that I need to start being more creative.\n#Person1#: Did he actually say that?\n#Person2#: Well, not in so many words. But I know that productivity is a big issue for him. Oh, he said the usual things like ' Keep up the good work ' and ' Thanks for your hard work, ' but he also said that he's thinking about bringing some employees into my department. That, to me, means he's not satisfied with what I've been doing.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you're not reading too much into what he said?\n#Person2#: No, I Don't. Either I shape up or my job is on the line.\n#Person1#: Well, I think you may be overreacting. Mitch likes to give everybody constructive criticism and I think that's what he was doing.\n#Person2#: Do you really think so?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. If you ask around, other people will tell you the same thing.\n#Person2#: Maybe you're right. Thanks, Don. I feel better.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to hear it.","summary":"#Person2# is negative about the end-of-the-year review that Mitch gives #Person2# because #Person2# thinks Mitch isn't satisfied with #Person2#'s work. But #Person1# tells #Person2# that Mitch likes giving constructive criticism so #Person2# feels better.","topic":"work predicaments"}
{"fname":"train_4337","dialogue":"#Person1#: What arrangement will you make about payment?\n#Person2#: We shall open an irrevocable L \/ C to cover our shipment from Shanghai to Hamburg. Is it at sight or after sight?\n#Person1#: At sight of course.\n#Person2#: Some customers demand that 80 % of the credit amount be paid at sight, and the rest be paid after the machines are proved satisfactory on trial.\n#Person1#: I am afraid that can't be done. We have never done business on such terms.\n#Person2#: But such terms are quite common in the machinery trade. Other suppliers are offering better terms. Some even allow payment 60days after sight.\n#Person1#: We ask for full payment at sight, because we guarantee 90 % mechanical efficiency for all our products. You don't have the same guarantee from other suppliers. The usual percentage is around 85.\n#Person2#: That's true. I'm eager to know if you could send some fitters to ensure good operation.\n#Person1#: Yes. We usually send technicians abroad to offer after-sales service to our customers.\n#Person2#: If you send fitters along with the machines to ensure that all the machines run properly, and if you provide after-sales service, we agree to make the payment in full.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I am glad we have come to an agreement at last.","summary":"#Person2#'s customers demand that 80% of the credit amount be paid at sight and the rest be paid after, but #Person1# asks for full payment at sight and sends fitters to ensure machines' efficiency. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"commercial negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_4338","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Lee, all ready to check out? We'Ve already prepared your bill, and housekeeping has done a quick check of the room. How will you be paying?\n#Person2#: I'd like to use my Master Card, if I could. Hey, wait a minute! This is a bit more than I expected. Why is it so high?\n#Person1#: The bill is itemized, so take some time to look through it and make sure we'Ve charged you for the correct services. Most of your extra charges were for phone calls and room service.\n#Person2#: What's this here, ' house stock '?\n#Person1#: That's the mini-bar. Each day we check what's missing and restock it. The items you consume are put on your bill.\n#Person2#: I had no idea, and look at these charges for movies!\n#Person1#: Those are for pay-per-view movies. Each time you selected a movie, the entertainment system prompted you to confirm that you really wanted it, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. But I had no idea I would be charged for all this. Thank goodness my company will let me reimburse all this.","summary":"Mr. Lee is surprised because his hotel bill is higher than expected. #Person1# then explains some of the charges. Mr. Lee has no idea he would be charged for those fees but his company will pay.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_4339","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you free on the thirteenth in the afternoon?\n#Person2#: No I'm afraid not. I'm meeting Ruth then. How about the fourteenth in the morning?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm attending a meeting at the Hilton then.\n#Person2#: What about the next day?\n#Person1#: No. I'm busy then too. I'm meeting Dorothy Heath at North Bridge Road. Are you free on Thursday afternoon?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think I am. Let's meet for lunch at mouth restaurant.\n#Person1#: Good idea! Is two o'clock okay?\n#Person2#: That's fine. See you there!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are arranging for their next meeting. They decide to meet on Thursday afternoon.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_4340","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your silk garments have aroused much interest in our country ever since our first order was put on the market. We have no doubt we can do better this year if you appoint us your sales agent.\n#Person2#: We appreciate your intention, but the amount of your orders last year was moderate.\n#Person1#: That's true. However at the Fair last March, people were so interested in Chinese garments that the demand this year will surely increase.\n#Person2#: Do you think it will help if we appoint a local agent?\n#Person1#: I'm sure it will, if we are appointed your agent. Your garments are attractive, and we, a well-established importer with multiple sales channels, can boost the sales.\n#Person2#: Well, we'll consider your proposal.","summary":"#Person1# persuades #Person2# to appoint #Person1#'s company as #Person2#'s sales agent. #Person2# will give it a thought.","topic":"commercial negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_4341","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I order some cable from you today?\n#Person2#: Okay, what package would you like to order?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure of what packages you offer.\n#Person2#: We offer packages with all the movie channels.\n#Person1#: Are there any other packages?\n#Person2#: We also have packages with all the sports channels.\n#Person1#: I want a package that has the basic and movie channels.\n#Person2#: We have that available.\n#Person1#: I would like to get that.\n#Person2#: Would you like anything else with your package?\n#Person1#: That's it, but will I be able to add more channels at another time?\n#Person2#: Yes, you can add or get rid of channels later on if you would like.","summary":"#Person1# orders some cable from #Person2# with basic and movie channels. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can add or cancel channels later on.","topic":"business"}
{"fname":"train_4342","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, it says they want a junior sales manager and it seems like it's a big company. That'll be good, for you might have to travel a lot.\n#Person2#: Do they say anything about the experience?\n#Person1#: Let me see. It says the candidate should have at least two years' experience as salesman.\n#Person2#: So there's little hope for me to get the job.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about a job opportunity, but #Person2# thinks there's little hope.","topic":"job hunting"}
{"fname":"train_4343","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're going to your job interview dressed like that?\n#Person2#: You have a problem with my clothes?\n#Person1#: The jacket and pants are fine. Gray is a good color. But the tie is terrible.\n#Person2#: You don't like orange ties?\n#Person1#: It's too bright. You shouldn't wear orange. Don't you have a red or blue tie?\n#Person2#: OK, I'll put on a red tie. Anything else?\n#Person1#: No, you look great. Oh, the shoes. Take off those white shoes.\n#Person2#: All right. I'll put on my black shoes. All right?\n#Person1#: Perfect. Oh, and take a briefcase. I'll make you look smart. I mean smarter.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# change a tie, take off the white shoes and take a briefcase for the interview. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"dressing"}
{"fname":"train_4344","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to join the library. We're new to the district, you see.\n#Person1#: Well, all we need is some sort of identification with your name and address on it.\n#Person2#: Oh dear. We just moved, you see, and everything has my old address.\n#Person1#: A driving license, perhaps?\n#Person2#: No, I don't drive.\n#Person1#: Your husband would do.\n#Person2#: Yes, but his license will still have the old address on it.\n#Person1#: Perhaps you have a letter addressed to you at your new house?\n#Person2#: No,I'm afraid not. We've only been there a few days, you see, and no one's written to us yet.\n#Person1#: What about your bankbook?\n#Person2#: That's just the same. Oh dear, and I did want to get some books out this weekend. We're going on holiday after the move, you see, and I wanted to take something with me to read.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm sorry. What about your passport?\n#Person2#: What? Oh yes, how silly of me. I've got a new one and it does have our new address. I've just been to book our tickets so I have it on me. Just a minute. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Well, that's all right.","summary":"#Person2# wants to join the library and #Person1# needs #Person2#'s identification with #Person2#'s name and address on it. #Person2# just moved and everything has her old address. #Person1# advises #Person2# to use the passport and it works.","topic":"join the library"}
{"fname":"train_4345","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a nice bar!\n#Person2#: Yes, very nice indeed.\n#Person1#: Where would you like to sit, Mary?\n#Person2#: I would like to sit by the piano so that I can watch the musician play.\n#Person1#: Great. That's just what I was thinking.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss where to sit at the bar.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_4346","dialogue":"#Person1#: Uh, Dad. Are you going to miss me when I leave for college next week?\n#Person2#: Yahoo!\n#Person1#: No, Dad ... seriously. I mean you're always talking about how much money you'll save on food, hot water, and gas while I am gone.\n#Person2#: Of course I will ... no, uh, well, I'll miss you, of course. No, honestly, I'll miss and worry about you, and you've really tried to prepare yourself. You know, I'm proud of you for that. You know, getting a university degree is a real accomplishment.\n#Person1#: Exactly.\n#Person2#: But, let's go over the to-do list. Do you have everything ready? I mean, did you pay your tuition and housing fees by the deadline? [Yeap.] Because, you know, if you don't, you'll lose your class schedule, and you have to register all over again.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I paid for that a few days ago.\n#Person2#: Okay, did you sign up for the meal plan at the university so you don't have to eat instant noodles everyday?\n#Person1#: Yeap. But Mom said I could take some food from home to get me started.\n#Person2#: Uhhh, well, yeah. The oatmeal is in the pantry.\n#Person1#: Dad! Mom said I could take a bag of rice, some canned food, and ...\n#Person2#: ... and grandpa's old army rations.\n#Person1#: Ugh! Not that old stuff. Mom!\n#Person2#: Okay, okay. And you know you should set up an appointment to meet with your academic advisor to help you select future classes, right? [Yeah.] You know, business administration will be a great major for you.\n#Person1#: Well, Dad, uh ...\n#Person2#: And future possibilities ... a great salary, opportunities to make a difference in the community, and [Dad. I changed my major.] supporting ... What? You changed you major ... you switched majors!?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I really thought about it. After talking it over with Mom, I've decided to major in wildlife science.\n#Person2#: What? What are you talking about?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I want to degree in wildlife science. You know, analyzing, maintaining, and conserving national forests and wildlife.\n#Person2#: What? Uh, uhh ...\n#Person1#: Dad. You can close your mouth now. I mean, I've ALWAYS been interested in working with nature; [Well.] You know that, and this field will give me the opportunity to live out my dream. [Well ... ] I've also looked through the online university catalog, and I actually qualify for a two-year, full tuition scholarship.\n#Person2#: Wait. When did this all happen?\n#Person1#: I can even go on to graduate school and further my education ... after Todd and I get married, of course.\n#Person2#: Graduate school ... Todd? Wait, wait, wait!! Who's Todd? Ah, what's next?\n#Person1#: Thanks for the credit card. Mom said it was a present. And I just tried it out to make sure it worked, and I had no problem buying my new laptop computer. [Oh, I'm doomed!] Uh, Dad, where are you going?\n#Person2#: Uh, I've decided to enroll in night school to get another degree. That's the only way I'm going to pay for your college.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person1#'s dad talk about the needed preparation before #Person1# heads for college next week. Then #Person1# tells #Person1#'s dad that #Person1# has decided to change the major to wild science and #Person1# is about to get married. #Person1# 's dad is shocked.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_4347","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm parking my car here.\n#Person1#: No, I'm sorry. It's impossible.\n#Person2#: Why not? I don't see a 'No Parking' sign.\n#Person1#: This is my parking place.\n#Person2#: I don't see a sign with your name.\n#Person1#: I park here every day.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm parking here today.","summary":"#Person2# is parking but #Person1# says that's #Person1#'s parking place.","topic":"parking"}
{"fname":"train_4348","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Ranae. Do you happen to know where the movie theater is downtown? The one near the hospital.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Why do you want to know?\n#Person1#: Well, on Monday, I asked Jennifer out on a date for this coming Saturday night.\n#Person2#: Wow. You've really been seeing a lot of her lately. Sounds great. Okay, write down these directions so you don't get lost.\n#Person1#: Okay, go ahead.\n#Person2#: First, drive down 1st street going west, cross the river, and keep going straight until Pine Street.\n#Person1#: Until Pine Street, right?\n#Person2#: Right. Then turn left, and the movie theater is the second building on the right. It's next to the church.\n#Person1#: Second building on the right. Got it. Now, can you recommend any nice restaurants?\n#Person2#: Yeah. The Pink Flamingo serves excellent Spanish food.\n#Person1#: Well where's that?\n#Person2#: Well, starting from the movie theater, go south on Pine Street, cross 2nd Street, and drive to 3rd Street. You'll see a parking lot on the left side of the street. Okay so far?\n#Person1#: A parking lot on the left. Okay. Then what?\n#Person2#: Okay, then turn left on 3rd Street and drive east. The Pink Flamingo is the building just before the river on the left side. I think it's open weekdays from 10:30 in the morning to 11:30 at night, but it stays open until midnight on the weekends.\n#Person1#: Okay, I think I've driven by there before. Oh, last thing. Where can I buy some flowers? We're going out to celebrate Jennifer's birthday.\n#Person2#: Well the only florist I know is in front of the stadium on 2nd Street. Try that one.\n#Person1#: Great. Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# will take Jennifer for a date and asks Ranae some related information. Ranae tells #Person1# how to get the movie theatre and where to buy some flowers.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_4349","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you usually do in your spare time?\n#Person2#: I have joined a singing group and we practice two afternoons each week.\n#Person1#: That's a very interesting thing to do.\n#Person2#: Yes. It's a small group of only fifteen girls and boys. But nobody has been late for the practice.\n#Person1#: I see. How many songs can you sing now?\n#Person2#: We started only three months ago, but we've practiced eight songs.\n#Person1#: Are you going to perform any time?\n#Person2#: Yes, there will be a school show next month and we are going to sing a song in it. We are practicing a new song now. It's written by one of the singers in our group.\n#Person1#: Really? What's the name of the song?\n#Person2#: Sunny Days.\n#Person1#: That's a nice name. I hope to listen to it soon. Can I visit you when you practice?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# joined a singing group and they will sing in a school show. #Person1# is interested in hearing #Person2#'s practice.","topic":"spare-time activity"}
{"fname":"train_4350","dialogue":"#Person1#: Linda, what do you do for a living?\n#Person2#: I am a dancer.\n#Person1#: Oh,and what do you do for fun?\n#Person2#: I like to enjoy classical music\n#Person1#: And what's the most exciting thing that happened to you recently?\n#Person2#: Oh, this is so great! Some of my friends and I went to a famous piano concert.\n#Person1#: And who do you admire most in the world?\n#Person2#: I guess, my dad.\n#Person1#: And what do you want to be doing five years from now?\n#Person2#: I would love to have my own dancers' school if I could.","summary":"Linda tells #Person1# she's a dancer and wants to own her own dancers' school.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4351","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, we're going to the supermarket. Do you want to come? \n#Person2#: Yeah. I need to get some stuff. \n#Person1#: Let's all go together then. \n#Person2#: Where's Lisa? \n#Person1#: She's getting coupons from her desk. \n#Person2#: What are coupons? \n#Person1#: They give you discounts on some stuff that you want to buy. \n#Person2#: Really? \n#Person1#: Because there is a coupon for almost every product, we always bring coupons on our shopping trips. ","summary":"#Person1# invites Mary to go shopping and explains coupons to Linda.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4352","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, madam? \n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to choose a sweater for my son. \n#Person1#: I see. Do you have any ideas so far? \n#Person2#: Not yet. Can you give me some suggestions? \n#Person1#: Sure, madam. But may l know how old he is? \n#Person2#: Thirteen. \n#Person1#: And the height? \n#Person2#: About 158cm. He likes to wear loose-fitting sweaters. \n#Person1#: I see. How about this one? It's very fashionable and popular among teenagers. \n#Person2#: I don't think he'll like it. He prefers simple styles. \n#Person1#: How about this one then? \n#Person2#: The style is all right, but I'm not sure about the color. Let me think for a while. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a sweater but is not satisfied with those #Person1# recommends.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4353","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your business on the Internet, Steven? \n#Person2#: Don't mention it. I lost a bunch of money on it this year. I think it is on the brink of bankruptcy. \n#Person1#: I am sorry to hear that. It shows that you should buy companies, not ideas. \n#Person2#: I changed my strategy around too. I am investing in good companies now. \n#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you. I am going to find a good company and invest in it soon. \n#Person2#: It's a good idea. But please be careful when you invest this time. \n#Person1#: Yes, I will. I should learn more from you. After all I am green hand on it. \n#Person2#: If you have any question, you can ask me. \n#Person1#: OK. My wife sent me a message and asked me to go home just now. I am leaving. \n#Person2#: All right. Let's chat next time. Bye-bye. \n#Person1#: Bye. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# lost much money on the Internet business. #Person1# advises #Person2# to invest in companies and #Person1# wants to invest too. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to be careful.","topic":"investment discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4354","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir? \n#Person2#: I'd like to see some coats. Would you recommend me some of them? \n#Person1#: Sure. Come to look at these styles. They sell very well. \n#Person2#: Which models do you sell the most? \n#Person1#: How about these? They are the current bestsellers. \n#Person2#: I like this style, but I don't like its color. Do you have this coat in yellow? \n#Person1#: Yes, I will find one for you. Here you are. It's made of exceptionally good quality, pure wool, and is very soft. \n#Person2#: It looks nice. \n#Person1#: Yeah, this is the latest model. If you like it, you can try it on. ","summary":"#Person2# is looking for some coats and likes the one #Person2# recommends at last.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4355","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome Mr. and Mrs. Carnwell, please take a seat. \n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person3#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: So I understand that your family spending has skyrocketed and you want to start budgeting. \n#Person2#: Yes that's correct. Frankly speaking our household income is relatively high and we have never had any money problems, but I think this is the main reason as to why our spending has gone out of control. \n#Person3#: We have two kids and with allowances, paying their credit cards, ours and not to mention our mortgage and car payments. With the recent economic downturn, my husband's business has suffered and now we need some advice as to how we can prepare a family budget. \n#Person1#: I see. Well you have come to the right place. First what we need to do, is determine your cash flow. Knowing how much money is coming in will help us allocate spending to different categories such as mortgage, education, groceries, etc. \n#Person3#: Yes,that makes sense. \n#Person1#: Secondly, I need you to bring all of your receipts for the last two to three months. That way, we can determine what your average expenditures are and see which category you are spending money on the most. Usually, your fixed costs are higher and we cant do much about that, but we can usually trim your variable costs such as entertainment or clothing. \n#Person2#: Great! We will do that then! Now how about we treat you to a nice dinner? \n#Person1#: That's another thing. If you really want to stop spending so much money, throw away at least half of your credit cards! ","summary":"Mr. and Mrs. Carnwell come to consult #Person1# about budgeting and tell #Person1# their recent finances. #Person1# advises them to determine the cash flow and bring all the receipts. Mr. and Mrs. Carnwell agree.","topic":"budgeting consultation"}
{"fname":"train_4356","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which language do you speak? \n#Person2#: Well, I studied French at school, but I've forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your pa \n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet. \n#Person2#: How do you find studying a language on the internet? \n#Person1#: It's not easy, particularly with listening and speaking, because sometimes the connection isn't too good. \n#Person2#: I bet you find the character difficult to write! \n#Person1#: Actually, many of the characters are the same or very similar in both Chinese and Japanese, so they're easy for me. \n#Person2#: So , you can read and write much better than you speak and understand other speakers, right? \n#Person1#: Yes. How are the Spanish classes going? \n#Person2#: In a way, it's similar to your experience of learning Chinese. Some Spanish words are very similar to English ones. But I need to practise listening to native speakers and saying the words myself. ","summary":"#Person1# learns Chinese online and #Person1# thinks some Chinese characters are similar to Japanese ones. #Person2# takes Spanish classes and #Person2# finds some Spanish words are similar to English ones.","topic":"language study"}
{"fname":"train_4357","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me where the cereal is? \n#Person2#: If you go to the breakfast aisle, you'll find the cereal there. \n#Person1#: What aisle is that? \n#Person2#: You'll find it by the oatmeal and breakfast bars. \n#Person1#: I know where that is at. \n#Person2#: Is there anything else you need help finding? \n#Person1#: Could you point me toward the dishwashing detergent? \n#Person2#: That's over by the paper towels and toilet paper. \n#Person1#: I didn't even think about that. \n#Person2#: That's where it is. \n#Person1#: Thank you so much for helping me. \n#Person2#: Let me know if you need anything else. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the cereal is on the breakfast aisle and shows #Person1# the location of the dishwashing detergent.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_4358","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear that the Students' Union is going to take new members. \n#Person2#: Really? Can I join it? \n#Person1#: Of course you can if you like it. \n#Person2#: How can I join it? \n#Person1#: There will be an information session about the Students' Union this Tuesday. You can apply for it then. \n#Person2#: OK, thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to join the Students' Union and #Person1# suggests checking the information session.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_4359","dialogue":"#Person1#: You say he was around average height. \n#Person2#: Yes, that's right, around five nine five ten. \n#Person1#: Weight? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure. Medium I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side. \n#Person1#: Any marks on his face? \n#Person2#: No, I don't think so. \n#Person1#: Glasses? \n#Person2#: No. \n#Person1#: What about his hair? \n#Person2#: Black or dark brown. \n#Person1#: Long or short? Straight? Curly? \n#Person2#: Straight, I think, and about average length \n#Person1#: Boy, this sure doesn't help us much. It could be anybody. How about his cloth? What was he wearing? ","summary":"#Person2# says the man is around average height without marks or glasses, but #Person1# thinks the information is inadequate.","topic":"appearance description"}
{"fname":"train_4360","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you? \n#Person2#: Yes. I am looking for a pair of gloves. \n#Person1#: What about this one? It's the latest. \n#Person2#: Excuse me, but I want a pair of mittens. \n#Person1#: I am sorry, it's out of stock right now. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy mittens, but #Person2# says they are out of stock.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4361","dialogue":"#Person1#: You only have an hour for lunch.\n#Person2#: Well, now I have only 45 minutes.\n#Person1#: That's not much time. Where should we go? How about Tornis Ettling Restaurant? Just across the street. I love the pizza.\n#Person2#: I love the food too, but they are really slow. Last week, I waited 30 minutes for my food.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's have a sushi at the David's. We can be in and out in 20 minutes.\n#Person2#: Today is the Thursday, David's is not open.\n#Person1#: Alright. Then let's go to the Jungle Cafe. We can be there in 60 seconds.\n#Person2#: Good idea.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to have lunch and they finally decide to the Jungle Cafe.","topic":"have lunch"}
{"fname":"train_4362","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, I heard you had an unpleasant experience when you were on holiday in Florida. What happened exactly?\n#Person2#: We were having an enjoyable day out at a wildlife park and suddenly this lion started walking towards me.\n#Person1#: Oh, that must have been terrible.\n#Person2#: Yes, it was. I started running away as fast as I could and I didn't see where I was going. I ran into a tree and hit my head quite badly.\n#Person1#: Oh dear, you poor thing. And the lion?\n#Person2#: Luckily, one of the park keepers put it back in its cage and called for first aid. So nothing more serious happened.\n#Person1#: I'm pleased to hear that.","summary":"David shares with #Person1# his unpleasant holiday experience in Florida. David tried to avoid the lion but he ran into a tree.","topic":"holiday experience"}
{"fname":"train_4363","dialogue":"#Person1#: Researchers in America did some experiments to try to figure out why some people gain weight more than others do.\n#Person2#: Yeah, some people can eat whatever they want and they never seem to gain a pound.\n#Person1#: In this study, volunteers were given 1000 extra calories a day. About 2 pieces of cheese's worth of extra intake.\n#Person2#: This kind of study I'd like to be in.\n#Person1#: Well, anyway, there're also world special equipment that recorded how much they moved. You know, walking up and down steps. Everybody gained weight. But some people gained much less than others. The secret keeping on moving.\n#Person2#: You mean just moving your fingers or scratching your neck or something like this?\n#Person1#: Any movement takes energy to perform. And little movements like rearranging things on your desk, if you do them all the time, starts to add up. We generally only think of large movements like exercise as burning calories. But people who keep on moving maybe doing a slow steady burn all day long.\n#Person2#: So maybe you should do more housework instead of me from now on.","summary":"#Person1# introduces to #Person2# an experiment on weight-gaining by American researchers and concludes that keeping doing little movements can also burn up many calories. Thus #Person2# asks #Person1# to do more housework.","topic":"scientific experiment discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4364","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing for Christmas next week?\n#Person2#: My entire family is going to my brother's house. His wife always likes to go all out. She even dresses up like Santa Claus and delivers presents.\n#Person1#: Wow, how old are your kids now?\n#Person2#: Kathy is 2, Michael is 3 and Melissa is 5. They absolutely love going to their aunt and uncle's house for Christmas every year. What are you doing next week?\n#Person1#: Well, we usually go to my parents' house for Christmas dinner. But this year we'll go to my sister's for Christmas Eve and then have Christmas dinner there the next day. My dad's health hasn't been the best, so it's easier for him not to have to worry about preparing anything.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Health issues can be so upsetting around the holidays. It will be nice for him to be surrounded by family, though.\n#Person1#: For sure. He loves Christmas and is really looking forward to seeing my brother, my sister and me. He wants a grandchild soon, but I told him I can't promise anything yet.\n#Person2#: Well, kids can be stressful sometimes. But my children are the best thing that's ever happened to me.","summary":"#Person2# will spend Christmas at #Person2#'s brother' s house and #Person1# will go to #Person1#'s sister's because of #Person1#'s father's health issues. #Person1#'s Dad wants grandchildren and #Person2# says #Person2#'s children are the best gift ever.","topic":"Chrismas plan"}
{"fname":"train_4365","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, how was your trip to Amsterdam?\n#Person2#: It was great. You know the best thing I did? I rented a bicycle. It was really cool. I got to leave the college area and go out and meet some locals. They were really surprised when they found out I was American.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: Well, they think Americans are all rich and fat and drive cars and never ride bicycles.\n#Person1#: Yeah, well, that's kind of true.\n#Person2#: Yeah, another interesting thing is that nobody locks their bikes there.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I guess you don't have to. Nobody steals them.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: I guess it's because everybody has a bike.\n#Person1#: Hmm...That makes sense.","summary":"Julia tells #Person1# people in Amsterdam were surprised that she rode bicycles becasue they think Americans are fat and rich. Also people there never lock their bikes because everybody has one.","topic":"holiday experience"}
{"fname":"train_4366","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you mind telling me the time when the recruitment will officially start?\n#Person2#: It will be held on October 15th.\n#Person1#: Should I arrive early or on time?\n#Person2#: You'd better be early in case that you may be late because of traffic jam. That will put you in a insurmountable place.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the recruitment will be held on October 15th and suggests #Person1# arrive early.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_4367","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I'm glad you're finally back. I was wondering what happened.\n#Person2#: I feel kind of stupid.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: We got lost coming back. I guess I don't really know this town yet.\n#Person1#: You got lost. You're kidding!\n#Person2#: No. We took a wrong turn somewhere.And Joseph doesn't know the town at all. So I started giving him directions.But I didn't really know where we were. So we got seriously lost.\n#Person1#: You could have called.\n#Person2#: I know I could have. But finally we asked someone where we were.\n#Person1#: You've been gone for two hours. How could you get lost for so long?\n#Person2#: Guess where we ended up.\n#Person1#: I don't know. Where?\n#Person2#: When we finally decided to ask someone, they told us we were in Grangerfield.\n#Person1#: Grangerfield! You were in Grangerfield? That's a completely different town! How could you drive to a completely different town?\n#Person2#: I don't know.The person we asked had to give us directions to the highway to get back here.\n#Person1#: Grangerfield is like a dozen miles away from here.\n#Person2#: I know it is. I don't know how it happened.\n#Person1#: Hmm, maybe I do.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Maybe I have an idea how it happened.\n#Person2#: How?\n#Person1#: You were too busy looking at Joseph, and you weren't paying attention to the road.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's what you think, huh?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# and Joseph got lost. They asked a person for directions to come back and realized they went to a completely different town. #Person1# jokes that it was because #Person2# was busy looking at Joseph and wasn't paying attention to the road.","topic":"get lost"}
{"fname":"train_4368","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I needed to ask you a question.\n#Person1#: Ask away.\n#Person2#: How many hours of the behind-the-wheel course do I need to take?\n#Person1#: Why do you need to take the course?\n#Person2#: I want to get my license.\n#Person1#: You have to do six hours behind the wheel.\n#Person2#: How many days do I need to finish the course?\n#Person1#: You can't finish in less than three days.\n#Person2#: Is that all?\n#Person1#: There's nothing else to it.\n#Person2#: That sounds easy enough.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# needs to finish six hours of the behind-the-wheel course in more than three days to get a license.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_4369","dialogue":"#Person1#: Man, I'm hungry. Do you know a good place to have lunch?\n#Person2#: Yes, I know a great place. What types of food do you like?\n#Person1#: Mexican, Japanese or Chinese would be great.\n#Person2#: Oh, I know a place where you might like to eat.\n#Person1#: Is it close by?\n#Person2#: It's down a block on the right ; can I show you the way?\n#Person1#: OK, I'd love the company.\n#Person2#: This will work out well. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about where to have lunch. #Person2# recommends one place and will show #Person1# the way.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_4370","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look! Mom, that's amazing! I can't believe the girls have so neat movements.\n#Person2#: Yeah, they all received very strict training. A minute on the stage takes ten-year practice.\n#Person1#: And all their movements are so elegant. It seems like dancing in the water.\n#Person2#: Exactly, you know, water ballet puts dancing, music and swimming together.\n#Person1#: There you go! Daddy has told me that water ballet is also called Synchronized Swimming.\n#Person2#: That's my boy! Katherine Curtis created this activity in 1920. And in 1984, it was authorized as one activity in Olympic Games.\n#Person1#: Wow, Mom is more knowledgeable than Dad. I must learn from you.\n#Person2#: My little boy, you should learn more from me. I'm almost thirty years older than you.\n#Person1#: OK, you're the boss. Look, Mom, one guy has just jumped into the swimming pool.\n#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's so dangerous. And he might break his leg. You mustn't do anything like that.","summary":"#Person1# and his mother discuss the water ballet performance they're watching. His mother tells #Person1# a lot about water ballet and #Person1# admires her erudition.","topic":"water ballet discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4371","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is that Mason's builders?\n#Person2#: Yes, can we help you?\n#Person1#: We have a problem with our roof. Can you come and have a look?\n#Person2#: What sort of problem?\n#Person1#: We have water coming through. It was raining yesterday and this morning we noticed a wet patch on our ceiling.\n#Person2#: Is the wet patch just in one place?\n#Person1#: Yes, it seems to be just in the living room, above the window.\n#Person2#: Did you look in the attic?\n#Person1#: No, sorry, we didn't.\n#Person2#: Is there easy access to the attic? We'd better look since there may be some flooding there as well.\n#Person1#: Yes, we have a hatch with a ladder.\n#Person2#: OK, we can come early this afternoon. Is anyone going to be at home?\n#Person1#: Yes, my wife will be there.\n#Person2#: Right, we have an urgent job this morning but we should finish around lunch time. We will then come straight over to your house.\n#Person1#: That's great. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# phones to request a roof repair as there's a wet patch on #Person1#'s ceiling. #Person2# asks about the details and promises to come early this afternoon.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_4372","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, what can I get for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, may I have a double cheeseburger?\n#Person1#: With everything on it?\n#Person2#: That sounds great.\n#Person1#: Did you want fries with your order?\n#Person2#: May I get a large order of curly fries?\n#Person1#: Did you want something to drink?\n#Person2#: Get me a medium Pepsi.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything else?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. That's it.\n#Person1#: No problem, that'll be $ 5. 48.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Keep the change.","summary":"#Person2# orders some fast food and pays for it with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_4373","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Daniel, how are you holding up? I am greatly sorry for your loss.\n#Person2#: Thank you, I'm doing much better. I'Ve begun organizing everything for the funeral.\n#Person1#: How's that going?\n#Person2#: It's a lot harder than I imagined. There are many things that you have to to arrange. I booked a time and date with the funeral home, but I still have a lot of things to do.\n#Person1#: Have you bought a burial plot and a casket?\n#Person2#: No. Wendy is being cremated. She always talked about how she didn't want to be buried. I already chose a cremation urn and we plan to spread the ashes in the ocean.\n#Person1#: I see, that sounds like something she would have really liked. I am sure the memorial service will be tasteful. You are doing a great job.\n#Person2#: Thanks, it hasn't been easy, but luckily we have life insurance and Wendy left behind a detailed will that will sort out any other legal matters.","summary":"#Person1# asks Daniel about the preparation for Wendy's funeral. Daniel says Wendy is being cremated. He plans to spread Wendy's ashes in the ocean and sort out legal issues with Wendy's detailed will.","topic":"funeral preparation"}
{"fname":"train_4374","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh! I knew it! I knew it!\n#PErson2#: what's wrong?\n#Person1#: . . . I knew it. I always knew you were a lesbian!\n#Person2#: She's my roommate, not my date. The D-man, as in dork.\n#Person1#: Haha. Still got that great sense of humor, I see. Here's my card. I sell used cars. A car from us is a car you can trust!\n#Person2#: Alrighty then. I think I knew you... Wait a minutes! Didn't you use to date Sheryl?\n#Person1#: Sweet little lassie. Yep, broke her heart when the D-man told her he couldn't be a one-woman guy.\n#Person2#: Oh? I heard she dumped you. Anyway, she's right over there. Oh, Sheryl!","summary":"#Person1# meets #Person2#, an arrogant man who was Sheryl's boyfriend.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4375","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever been to any other country?\n#Person2#: Pity I haven't. If I can afford it, I'll certainly take a trip abroad.\n#Person1#: That's also my dream.\n#Person2#: How about going to italy next summer vacation?\n#Person1#: Why not?","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# haven't been abroad. #Person2# suggests going to Italy together.","topic":"go abroad"}
{"fname":"train_4376","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do your spend your time after work or in vacation?\n#Person2#: In my spare time, I am fond of traveling and I always take a trip with my family.\n#Person1#: But traveling is an expensive hobby, isn't it?\n#Person2#: You are deadly right.","summary":"#Person2# is fond of traveling in #Person2#'s spare time but agrees it's an expensive hobby.","topic":"traveling"}
{"fname":"train_4377","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry, but I can't stay until the end of class.\n#Person2#: Where do you need to be that is more important than school?\n#Person1#: I have an appointment.\n#Person2#: Do you have a plan to make up your missed work?\n#Person1#: No, but I'll make sure someone helps me out this week with my missed work.\n#Person2#: Are you going to go right away?\n#Person1#: I am leaving right now.\n#Person2#: All right, but please remember that it is your responsibility to catch up.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Professor. I'll make sure everything gets taken care of.\n#Person2#: Goodbye, and try not to miss any more school.","summary":"#Person1# requests to leave the class early for an appointment. #Person2# agrees and says it is #Person1#'s responsibility to catch up.","topic":"ask for leave"}
{"fname":"train_4378","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh! You're engaged! What a beautiful engagement ring! Who to?\n#Person2#: Of course Mike. Who else? We fell in love at first sight.\n#Person1#: When's the wedding going to be?\n#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. There are a lot of things to sort out, you know.\n#Person1#: Are you having a big wedding?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've always dream of having a big wedding.\n#Person1#: But what do you say about that?\n#Person2#: I don't really enjoy big occasions, but I think I'll come round to the idea in the end, It only happens once in a lifetime.\n#Person1#: Perhaps I'll agree with Mike. I couldn't stand a big wedding with many relatives and friends of my parents or my wife whom I'd never met before.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# she's engaged to Mike and wants a big wedding. #Person1# thinks a big wedding with people you don't know is unbearable.","topic":"wedding discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4379","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where should I sit?\n#Person2#: Why don't you sit in the back with me?\n#Person1#: Okay.\n#Person2#: By the way, what's your last name? I forgot what it is.\n#Person1#: It's Lin. It's spelled L-I-N.\n#Person2#: R-I-N?\n#Person1#: My pronunciation is not very good. It's L-I-N, Lin.\n#Person2#: I got it. Mary Lin.\n#Person1#: Lin is a common Chinese last name.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# sit in the back with #Person2#. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s last name.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4380","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley.\n#Person2#: Sure, what's up?\n#Person1#: Basically, I'Ve got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I don't think he's a good fit for our company.\n#Person2#: Okay. . . what makes you say that? I thought you were pleased with his overall performance. Didn't you just tell me last week how impressed you were with his attitude?\n#Person1#: Yeah, his attitude is great, but he's really unreliable. Sometimes he's really productive, but then other times. . . take last Tuesday for instance, he was forty-five minutes late for our morning meeting!\n#Person2#: Well, I'm sure he had a perfectly good reason. . .\n#Person1#: But that's not the only thing. . . you know, he really doesn't have the best work ethic, I'm constantly catching him on MSN and Facebook when he should be talking to clients.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but come on, Geoff, as if you don't check Facebook at work. Look, you hired this guy, we'Ve invested a lot of time and money in his training, so now it's up to you to coach him. Make it work, Geoff!","summary":"Geoff tells Lauren Geoff thinks their new customer support representative Jason is unreliable and doesn't have the best work ethic. Lauren suggests Geoff coach Jason because they've invested a lot in Jason.","topic":"complain about someone"}
{"fname":"train_4381","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I look? I love these braids. They're fun!\n#Person2#: They look great! Hey, are you hungry? I know a good Ethiopian restaurant-Meskerem.\n#Person1#: An Ethiopian restaurant? Whoa! I always think of starving people in Ethiopia.\n#Person2#: It's very ' in ' these days. Some of the places are really expensive.\n#Person1#: That's so ironic! Well, what's it like? Is it your traditional food?\n#Person2#: No. Africans and African-Americans are different in many ways. Our food's different, too.","summary":"#Person2# suggests eating at an Ethiopian restaurant. #Person1# thinks it's ironic to think of starving people in Ethiopia and other expensive places.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4382","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are these all yours?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are.\n#Person1#: Cash or credit card?\n#Person2#: I want to use these coupons. Have they expired?\n#Person1#: Not yet. Oh, Madam, this item is no longer on sale, and this goes on sale tomorrow. Will you take them?\n#Person2#: Yes, could you use plastic bags?\n#Person1#: Sure, it is 80 yuan in all and you have to give me another coupon.\n#Person2#: Could you charge it to my credit card?\n#Person1#: Certainly.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Okay. Input your pin number, please. Sign here.\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Here's your receipt.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# uses some coupons and her credit card to pay for her bill with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"pay"}
{"fname":"train_4383","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name is Sun lin.\n#Person1#: How old are you?\n#Person2#: I am twenty-five years old.\n#Person1#: May I ask your birth date?\n#Person2#: Yes, my birth date is September 22, 1977.\n#Person1#: Where do you live now?\n#Person2#: I live at 606 Zhongguancun Road, Apt 802, Beijing.\n#Person1#: Then tell me your birthplace.\n#Person2#: My birthplace is Nanjing.\n#Person1#: Ok, I know you are not a resident of Beijing. Where is your domicile place then?\n#Person2#: My domicile place is Nanjing, too.","summary":"#Person1# asks Sun Lin about her personal information including her age, birth date, birthplace, current address, and domicile place.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_4384","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Bill's Fabric World. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I was wondering if you guys also tailor clothes?\n#Person1#: Sure we do! We have the best tailors in the country! What is it that you need exactly?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm looking to get a custom-made suit.\n#Person1#: Excellent! We have the finest cashmeres at affordable prices. How about we get you measured? Let's start off by measuring the width of your shoulders. Now, let's measure the length of your arms and this bit around your neck here.\n#Person2#: Can you make sure you leave a little extra space in the collar? My neck gets easily irritated.\n#Person1#: No problem! Now for your pants, let me just measure your waist and the inseam.\n#Person2#: You might also want to leave a little extra room in the waist area. I tend to gain a few pounds over the holidays.\n#Person1#: OK. Now you can pick your fabric and pattern design. Please follow me.","summary":"#Person2# wants to get a custom-made suit. When #Person1# gets #Person2# measured, #Person2# asks #Person1# to leave a little extra space in the collar and the waist area.","topic":"get custom-made suits"}
{"fname":"train_4385","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me, Mr. Han. What do you suggest if we establish long term business relations?\n#Person2#: Surely it's a sound idea, Mr. Joey. But I have a few questions for you first.\n#Person1#: I am all ears.\n#Person2#: First, can I know something about your financial situations?\n#Person1#: Sure. As for our financial situation, you can inquire about them in the national bank. They handle all our financial documents.\n#Person2#: Thank you. And how is your business in the clothing business circle?\n#Person1#: A very good question. It's very honorable for me to tell you that our business relations cover all over the world and they all have very good business reputation.\n#Person2#: Then what do you deal with?\n#Person1#: We deal with kid's clothing, women's clothing, and men's clothing. You name it we deal with it.\n#Person2#: That's nice. They provided us with convenient choice.\n#Person1#: As for the regular customers, we have some favorable terms for them.\n#Person2#: I'd like to hear that.\n#Person1#: For the substantial regular customers, we offer 5 % commissions.\n#Person2#: That sounds attractive, all right, how about that we sign a one year contract?\n#Person1#: Fabulous. I will get the contract ready shortly.","summary":"Mr. Joey wants to establish long term business relations with Mr. Han. Mr. Han asks Mr. Joey about Mr. Joey's company's financial situations, their position in the clothing business circle, and what they deal with. Then Mr. Han decides to sign a one-year contract.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_4386","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you think we should go on holiday this summer?\n#Person2#: We, I'd like to go to Australia. I know it's far to go, but I think it would be something different and special.\n#Person1#: I'd really like to go to the Caribbean. We can relax on the beached and enjoy the sunshine.\n#Person2#: There are beaches in Australia too, but I would prefer a more active holiday this year. We could visit Ayers rock and the great barrier reef. It would be so exciting.\n#Person1#: But would it be relaxing? By summer. I'll be quite tired from doing so much work. The last thing I need is to use more energy racing around Australia. I'd need another holiday to recover from the holiday!\n#Person2#: Oh, come on! A tour of Australia would be relaxing because you'd be doing something different and not working.\n#Person1#: Do you think so? I'm not so sure. Anyway, tell me your plans for an Australian holiday. How long do you think we should spend there?\n#Person2#: I think we should go for two weeks. We could spend a week in the bush and a week at the great barrier reef-including a few day on the beach for tired office workers!\n#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad. I'd certainly like to go diving. That's one reason I wanted to go to the Caribbean.\n#Person2#: We could hire a car and travel around the interior of Australia for several days. If we hire a car, we can go where we like.\n#Person1#: We'd have to plan our drive before we leave. Let's get a good guidebook from the bookstore when we go shopping in town tomorrow.\n#Person2#: It looks like I might have convinced you to go to Australia!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to go on holiday. #Person1# wants a more active holiday in Australia while #Person2# prefers a relaxing one in the Caribbean. Finally, #Person1# seems to be persuaded into going to Australia after listening to #Person2#'s plan.","topic":"holiday destination discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4387","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, 35. .\n#Person2#: Is this Ann?\n#Person1#: Speaking.\n#Person2#: Ann, this is Sam. Look, Ann. I wanna see you again. How about a drink tonight?\n#Person1#: I am sorry. I am very tired. I'm going to bed early.\n#Person2#: What about tomorrow evening?\n#Person1#: No, I'm sorry. I'm going to meet some friends tomorrow evening. And I'm in a hurry now.\n#Person2#: But Ann. .","summary":"Sam phones Ann to see her but gets refused.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_4388","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products.\n#Person1#: Did you have anything specific in mind?\n#Person2#: Well, to be honest, I mostly use Sarah Winter products now. But I'm not happy with them. So I would like to change companies.\n#Person1#: Well, you made a good choice. Coming to us, I mean. We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and moisturizers.\n#Person2#: What do you have in foundation?\n#Person1#: Our foundation is very high quality. Only the finest ingredients. It will moisturize your skin and it has a sun block rating of 8.\n#Person2#: What colors do you have in foundation?\n#Person1#: Let me show you. We have this rose color. We also have different shades of beige.\n#Person2#: The color I use now is rose. How much does this rose foundation cost? The 100ml bottle.\n#Person1#: In this size, we sell it for 53. 95.\n#Person2#: Wow! That's expensive.\n#Person1#: What you're paying for, Ma'am, are the ingredients. It is a very high quality product.\n#Person2#: I understand. I need some mascara too. Do you have a good thickening mascara?\n#Person1#: Of course. Here is our thickening mascara. We also have mascara designed to lengthen the eyelashes.\n#Person2#: Alright. And I want to consider your eye shadow too. Do you have a color chart I can look at?\n#Person1#: We have a very wide selection of colors. And our eye shadow is specially designed to moisturize the skin. So it is very gentle on your eyelids. Would you like to sample some?\n#Person2#: Oh, sure. I will need to clean off my own eye shadow first.\n#Person1#: I can help you with that.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# comes to look for some beauty products because she isn't happy with the products she's using now. #Person1# shows a range of their products like foundation, thickening mascara, and eye shadow to #Person2# and will help her to sample some.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4389","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, it's time to get up.\n#Person2#: It can't be time to get up yet.\n#Person1#: It is. Hurry up! You'll be late for school.\n#Person2#: What's the time?\n#Person1#: It's nearly half past seven.\n#Person2#: My watch says ten past.\n#Person1#: It's slow. Hurry up! The bus goes at twenty to eight.\n#Person2#: Are you sure half past seven?\n#Person1#: Positive. I'll put the radio on.\n#Person2#: ( And here is the seven o'clock news ) It's only seven o'clock. Your watch is fast.\n#Person1#: No, it isn't. It's stopped. I forgot to wind it up last night.\n#Person2#: I could have stayed in bed for another half hour.","summary":"#Person1# wakes up John, saying he'll be late for school. However, it's actually pretty early because #Person1#'s watch has stopped.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_4390","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would be my daily duties?\n#Person2#: Your job includes paper filing a lot. Anc you will have to check and fill the stationer cabinet regularly. Besides, you have to reserve the meeting room in advance if the are any important visitors.\n#Person1#: Got it. To whom should I report?\n#Person2#: Of course to me.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person1#'s daily duties and #Person1# should report to #Person2#.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_4391","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Can I help you with anything today?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I need some new running shoes.\n#Person1#: Okay, what type of running are you doing? I mean are you preparing for a road race or do you need some trail shoes? We have them all.\n#Person2#: I need some street shoes, and I need them to make me run fast, I mean real, real fast.\n#Person1#: Well, sir, how fast you run depends on many things and ...\n#Person2#: But, you don't understand. You see, I've been dating this woman, and well, I kind of told her that I'm a pretty good runner, and uh ...\n#Person1#: Well, how much, how much do you run? 10Ks, marathons? What exactly are you doing?\n#Person2#: Well, I don't really run. I mean I run out to get the newspaper in the morning. Listen, I twisted the truth a little.\n#Person1#: Um, yeah, I's say. Well, how much does she run?\n#Person2#: Uh, she's completed, I think, about 20 marathons, all under three hours.\n#Person1#: Ah, man, you're toast. You're in some serious hot water. The only good new shoes will do for you is to kick yourself for not having been honest with her. Just fess up with her.\n#Person2#: Ah, ah, I think I have a leg cramp coming on. Believable?\n#Person1#: Forget it. She won't buy that story. Just be frank with her and apologize. She may or may not accept your apology, but at least you can look at yourself in the mirror and recognize that you told the truth. That way, you can live with yourself another day.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I realize that now.\n#Person1#: Hey, here's one idea. Tell her the truth and she what she says. If she forgives you and you really want to start running, then I suggest signing up for the 5K race we are sponsoring next month. This can get you started on a new path to fitness and a positive relationship.\n#Person2#: And if she doesn't forgive me?\n#Person1#: Well, that's just the consequence of not telling the truth.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy some street shoes that can help him run really fast as he lied to a woman that he's a pretty good runner. #Person1# serves him and suggests he tell her the truth and sign up for a race next month to start a positive relationship.","topic":"buy street shoes"}
{"fname":"train_4392","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, sir?\n#Person2#: I have a terrible ache in my back.\n#Person1#: How long has it been bothering you?\n#Person2#: For about two weeks.\n#Person1#: Do you have any history of back problem?\n#Person2#: No, this is the first time.\n#Person1#: Are you taking any medicine at the moment?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Please sit here and I will let you in when it is your turn.","summary":"#Person2# sees a doctor because of his backache. #Person1# asks about the symptoms and lets #Person2# wait.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_4393","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Thank you for calling Spend Mart.\n#Person2#: Is this the Customer Service Desk?\n#Person1#: Yes. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I bought a sweater from your store a week ago. It says size 12. But actually it is a size 10. Can I exchange it?\n#Person1#: Do you have the receipt with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do.\n#Person1#: I'd like to apologize for the mistake. Please come on down with your receipt and the sweater to exchange it for the size you want.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# wants to exchange the sweater in the wrong size. #Person1# apologizes for the mistake and reminds #Person1# to bring the receipt.","topic":"demand an exchange"}
{"fname":"train_4394","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me how to find a place to have my shoes mended. I'm new in town.\n#Person2#: Ah, there is a good shop not far from here. Go straight ahead and walk about three blocks. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you'll find it. It's near the police station. By the way, you know about the town guide? It's a thin book and has all kinds of useful information. You'll find one in any bookstore.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot! You've been so helpful. Let's see. Did you say the repair shop was three blocks away from here?\n#Person2#: Exactly.\n#Person1#: Thanks again.","summary":"#Person1# is new in town and asks for a place to have #Person1#'s shoes mended. #Person2# gives #Person1# directions and suggests #Person1# get the town guide.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_4395","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen Kate recently, Vicky?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. I saw her a couple of days ago. She hasn't been very well in the last couple of weeks.\n#Person1#: Has she seen a doctor since she's been ill?\n#Person2#: Yes, she has. The doctor told her to take it easy for a while, but she hasn't been taking his advice. She's as busy as usual.\n#Person1#: Do you think it useful for me to ask her to have a rest when I go to see her? Or shall we go together?\n#Person2#: I think you can go yourself and show your concern to her since she sometimes would take your advice. So it's unnecessary for me to go with you. What's more, I've got some other things to do at the moment.","summary":"#Person1# asks about Kate. Vicky tells #Person1# Kate isn't very well and suggests #Person1# ask Kate to have a rest.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_4396","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you feel like you need more hours from the day? Well, Good Housekeeping Magazine has some advice on how you can stop wasting time and get it all done. And here with the top ten tips, is Carolyn Forte. Hey, Carolyn, good morning!\n#Person2#: Good morning, Hoda. Nice to be here!\n#Person1#: Your No.1 tip is bank online. Some people are afraid to do it, but you say it's something smart.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it is very safe. And we certainly recommend that you use your own bank's website. So go to the bank, talk to the consumer service representatives there. It's the best way to find out how safe it is and how easy...\n#Person1#: And how much time do you think you could save, Carolyn, by doing that?\n#Person2#: If you're making transfers, or checking your statements, you can save up to an hour.\n#Person1#: The second tip is online grocers. Now, that's really not for everyone, but you actually go grocery shopping online.\n#Person2#: That's exactly what you do. If you are the type of person that wants to read every label and look at every piece of fruit, it's probably not for you. But if you wanna give up a little control, you\n#Person1#: And what's the good strategy if you decide to shop online?\n#Person2#: What I would suggest is do the staples online.\n#Person1#: What do they include?\n#Person2#: The brands you use all the time, the paper products, the cleaning products, the cereals-get them online and go to the store for the meat in the produce.\n#Person1#: That's enlightening.","summary":"Carolyn introduces some tips for time management to Hoda and the audience. Carolyn suggests banking online and shopping online. Carolyn thinks banking online is safe and fast and doing the staples online before shopping online also saves time.","topic":"time management"}
{"fname":"train_4397","dialogue":"#Person1#: We heard that when you are a kid, you submitted a story to Reader's Digest.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't remember this story exactly, but my idea of a great time then was a pad of lined paper and a new blue pen. I thought myself as a Reader's Digest member at the age of six.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s early experience of submitting a story to Reader's Digest.","topic":"early experience"}
{"fname":"train_4398","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, I'm supposed to go on a picnic tomorrow with Mary, but now Karen has asked me to go to a movie with her. I need your advice. What should I do?\n#Person2#: If I were you, Susan, I'd go on the picnic.\n#Person1#: Well, I really want to see this movie.\n#Person2#: You can always see the movie some other time. In any case, you agreed to go with Mary first.\n#Person1#: You're right, John. I'll ask Karen to find another time for the movie. Now maybe you can help me decide what food to fix for the picnic. Would it be better to cook food at home and take it with us, or could we cook something there?\n#Person2#: There may not be a place to cook. Besides, it's always easier to fix things in your own kitchen.","summary":"Susan asks John whether she should go on the picnic with Mary or see a movie with Karen. John suggests Susan go with Mary and prepare food at home.","topic":"ask for advice"}
{"fname":"train_4399","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're having a picnic tomorrow. Why don't you come with us?\n#Person2#: I'd like to, but I think it's going to rain. The weatherman says so.\n#Person1#: I don't think he is right. It hasn't rained for a week and it isn't cloudy, either.\n#Person2#: But he is usually correct in his weather news.\n#Person1#: The temperature is 32t this afternoon. I'm sure we'll have fine weather for our picnic.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll go, but I'll take my umbrella with me.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a picnic tomorrow. #Person2# hesitates because it might rain. #Person2# finally decides to go with #Person2#'s umbrella.","topic":"picnic invitation"}
{"fname":"train_4400","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you serve breakfast here? \n#Person2#: Sure, you want a continental one or an American one? \n#Person1#: An American one, please. I am in a hurry. \n#Person2#: OK, sir, yours will be ready in a few seconds. ","summary":"#Person1# orders an American breakfast with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_4401","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's really late but I'm starving. \n#Person2#: Hey, that coffee shop's lights are still on. \n#Person1#: Maybe they have some good pie. \n#Person2#: I would love a really sticky cinnamon bun. \n#Person1#: There was a coffee shop by my house when I was a kid that served cinnamon hot chocolate. \n#Person2#: Mmmm. That sounds like something I had in Mexico once. \n#Person1#: Good stuff. . . Oh, no. The door is locked. \n#Person2#: Ohhhhh! And I just got all my juices going! ","summary":"#Person1# feels hungry but it's late. #Person2# suggests going to a coffee shop, but they find the door locked. #Person2# is disappointed.","topic":"coffee shop"}
{"fname":"train_4402","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Paul! \n#Person2#: Hi, good morning, you are so early today. \n#Person1#: Yes, traffic wasn't much today, so I made it to the office earlier. \n#Person2#: I see. How long does it take you to reach the office every day? \n#Person1#: Well, about an hour or so. \n#Person2#: Wow, that's quite a long journey. Do you drive a car? \n#Person1#: No. I take public transportation. It's safer. \n#Person2#: You are right! But I get up a little late. That gives me no other option but to travel by motorcycle. \n#Person1#: Well, both have advantages and disadvantages. ","summary":"It takes #Person1# an hour to go to work by public transportation every day while #Person2# travels by motorcycle.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4403","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is it true that rice is the staple food in most of Southeast Asia? \n#Person2#: I'm not an expert, but that's the impression I have. \n#Person1#: Is rice your staple food, too? \n#Person2#: Needless to say, as a Westerner, it's bread. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the staple food of different places.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4404","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you know where the auditorium is?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I'm looking for it, too, because my friend is waiting for me there. She had literature classes there this morning. I think it's this way.\n#Person1#: Do you mind if I walk with you?\n#Person2#: Of course not. What class do you have there?\n#Person1#: I'm taking the introductory economics class. I hear it's a big class.\n#Person2#: Yeah, my roommate took the class last semester and she said there were over 300 people in the lecture hall.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to the auditorium but #Person2#'s also looking for it. Then they walk together to find it.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_4405","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, would you mind if I smoke here?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. Haven't you seen the sign on the wall, no smoking?\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. Where can I smoke please?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid it's not allowed in the whole building.\n#Person1#: No, dear, I wonder if I could have a glass of water.\n#Person2#: Sure, help yourself over there.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Don't you know smoking is not good for your health, young man?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I tried many times to give it up. But I failed. When I go without it, I feel very bad.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's hard to stop. But if you have the non smokers health and well being in mind, you might succeed.\n#Person1#: You're right. Thanks very much. I'll try again to kick my smoking habit.\n#Person2#: That's OK. Well, If you're feeling bad now, you can smoke outside in the open air of course.\n#Person1#: Oh no, I'll start from now on.\n#Person2#: That's great.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# smoking is not allowed in the whole building and suggests #Person1# give up smoking. #Person1# says he'll start from now on.","topic":"smoking"}
{"fname":"train_4406","dialogue":"#Person1#: Emily, what are your plans for this weekend? Andrew and I have decided to go skating this Saturday. Do you want to join us?\n#Person2#: Sounds interesting. I'd like to, but Sally and I have already made plans. We're going to watch a movie this Sunday. I plan to look up information about the movie on the Internet on Saturday.\n#Person1#: Cool. What is the name of the movie?\n#Person2#: Beauty and the Beast. Emma Watson plays the lead role Bell. She is one of my favorite actresses.\n#Person1#: I once saw the 1991 movie Beauty and the Beast. It is great.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Actually, the story is adapted from a French fairy tale by Beaumont. I've read that there are some French expressions in the movie.\n#Person1#: Wow. You have learned much about the movie. Sounds great. You got me wanting to see it.\n#Person2#: So do you want to join us and enjoy the wonderful story on Sunday?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I will ask Andrew if he would like to.\n#Person2#: Alright. Then please tell me ahead of time, so that I can book the tickets online in advance.\n#Person1#: Sure, I will let you know by Saturday evening.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# invites Emily to go skating with #Person1# and Andrew but Sally and Emily have already decided to watch a movie. They talk about the movie and #Person1# feels like watching the movie, too.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_4407","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you, Madam? You look pale and anxious.\n#Person2#: Jesus! I lost my suitcase, just now.\n#Person1#: Take it easy. Would you please tell me more details? I will try to help you.\n#Person2#: Thank you, officer. After getting out of the ladies room, I went to the cafe and I left my suitcase under the table. Then I read some newspapers while I was waiting for the train. When I finished reading, I found my suitcase missing.\n#Person1#: What kind of suitcase did you miss? Can you describe it for me?\n#Person2#: A small blue leather case with my name tag on the top, and my ID card inside.\n#Person1#: I feel sorry to hear that. Will you please fill in the form and leave your name and your address here? We will try our best to find the suitcase for you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# her suitcase is lost. #Person1# asks her to describe the suitcase's appearance and fill in a form. #Person1# will try to find the suitcase.","topic":"lose a suitcase"}
{"fname":"train_4408","dialogue":"#Person1#: Too much traffic today. I was late for work again!\n#Person2#: I know what you mean. I was stuck for 20 minutes!\n#Person1#: Seems to be getting worse every day.\n#Person2#: More People are living in the city, more cars on the road. Doesn't seem like the problem will get any easier in the future.\n#Person1#: No good for the environment either. Pollution is terrible. Soon we won't be able to breathe the air.\n#Person2#: Don't be so gloomy. Everyone's talking about clean energy nowadays.\n#Person1#: True, that would be great. But it doesn't solve the traffic problem.\n#Person2#: That's right. I think if more people took the bus, then there would be fewer cars on the road.\n#Person1#: The bus? You can't fit anymore people on the bus. They are always crowded!\n#Person2#: Well, then we need more buses.\n#Person1#: More buses on the road means more traffic, which means more pollution.\n#Person2#: Right again. Well, how about if we work at home? Use the Internet, then we'd never have to travel.\n#Person1#: Yeah, and you would be on time for work everyday.\n#Person2#: That'd make the boss happy.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# complain about heavy traffic and pollution and talk about possible solutions. Finally, they think working at home may help.","topic":"traffic discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4409","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to return this sweater. I have the receipt right here.\n#Person2#: OK, let me take a look. Uh, so you bought this over a month ago.\n#Person1#: That's right. It was a birthday present for my niece.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, ma'am. But if it has been over a month, we can't return your money.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding me? I haven't even opened the package, my friend.\n#Person2#: Well, that is just our store rule.\n#Person1#: There must be something you can do.\n#Person2#: I'll talk to my manager.\n#Person1#: I'd like to talk to him myself.","summary":"#Person1# wants to return a sweater. #Person2# refuses because it has been over a month. #Person1# wants to talk to #Person2#'s manager.","topic":"refund"}
{"fname":"train_4410","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you, miss?\n#Person2#: Could you break a $20 bill for me?\n#Person1#: Sure, how do you want it?\n#Person2#: Could I have some fives and the rest in ones?\n#Person1#: Well, I have 2 fives, but I don't have enough ones. Are quarters fine with you?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's even better. In that case, I won't have to worry about the small change for the bus later.\n#Person1#: Here you go.\n#Person2#: Thanks a million.","summary":"#Person2# requests #Person1# to break a $20 bill into some fives and ones for her. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_4411","dialogue":"#Person1#: Billy, you don ' t look too well. Maybe you should take the day off school.\n#Person2#: But Mom! Today we ' re playing football! I love football!\n#Person1#: You ' Ve got a fever and playing football isn ' t a good idea for a boy with a fever. What ' s that on your arm?\n#Person2#: I don ' t know. It was there when I woke up this morning.\n#Person1#: It ' s rash. I ' d better take you to see the doctor. How did you get that bruise on your leg?\n#Person2#: I bashed it against the chair in my room.\n#Person1#: Does it hurt?\n#Person2#: A little, but not much.\n#Person1#: Here. Put this wet towel on your face to keep your temperature down. I ' ll take you to the doctor ' s after breakfast.\n#Person2#: If I ' m better this afternoon, can I go to school?\n#Person1#: If you are better, but I doubt you will be.","summary":"Billy's got a fever but he still wants to go to school. His mother also finds a rash on his arm and a bruise on his leg. She will take him to the doctor.","topic":"illness"}
{"fname":"train_4412","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ok, let ' s go through this one more time. I don ' t want anymore ruined or dyed blouses!\n#Person2#: I know, I know. OK, so I have to separate the colors from the whites and put them in this strange looking contraption so called washing machine.\n#Person1#: Right. You have to turn it on and program it depending on what type of clothes you are washing. For example for delicates, you should set a shorter washing cycle. Also, be sure to use fabric softener and this detergent when washing.\n#Person2#: So complicated! Ok, what about this red wine stain? How do I get it out?\n#Person1#: Since this is a white t-shirt, you can just pour a little bit of bleach on it and it will do the trick.\n#Person2#: Cool. Then I can just throw everything in the dryer for an hour and it ' s all set right?\n#Person1#: No! Since you are washing delicates and cotton, you should set the dryer to medium heat and for twenty minutes.\n#Person2#: You know what? I ' ll just have everything dry cleaned.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how to use the washing machine to wash different kinds of clothes and have them dried. #Person2# finds it complicated and difficult.","topic":"wash clothes"}
{"fname":"train_4413","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like the double cheese burger meal, please.\n#Person1#: What kind of drink would you like with that?\n#Person2#: Just coke will be fine.\n#Person1#: Would you like a super size meal? Only 2 RMB more, you'll get large coke and fries instead of medium. And today we are offering free toys all the meal boxes.\n#Person2#: That sounds good, thanks, I'd like that. Actually I'd like sprite instead of coke, thanks.\n#Person1#: That's not a problem, Miss. Will that be it?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's all.\n#Person1#: That will be 25RMB, please\n#Person2#: You got it.","summary":"#Person2# orders a super size double cheeseburger meal with sprite and pays for it with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_4414","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me where it hurts?\n#Person2#: I am so glad they called you. It feels like something is really wrong with my stomach!\n#Person1#: Does it hurt when I push here?\n#Person2#: It ' s mostly on my right side. Right here!\n#Person1#: Have you been feeling this way for awhile?\n#Person2#: I started feeling kind of sick last night after dinner, but this morning the pain got really bad!\n#Person1#: Have you eaten anything unusual lately?\n#Person2#: No, not that I remember.\n#Person1#: We are going to take you to an emergency room right now.\n#Person2#: I will feel better when I know what the problem is. Thank you for the drugs.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the details of #Person2#'s stomachache. #Person1#'ll take #Person1# to an emergency room right now.","topic":"stomachache"}
{"fname":"train_4415","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now please tell me something about your past work achievements.\n#Person2#: All right, madam. When I was sales manager at the Beijing Friendship Store. I succeeded in raising the yearly sales volume by 25 % and profit margins from 50 % to 80 %.\n#Person1#: That is quite an achievement! Do you consider it your most rewarding work experience?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I'll create further achievement in the future.\n#Person1#: Have you received any honors?\n#Person2#: Yes. I got the title of ' Advance Worker ' in 2006.\n#Person1#: Do you have any publications?\n#Person2#: Yes. I wrote a thesis entitled ' On Interpersonal Relations in the Socialist Market Economy ' and it was published in China Daily.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s past work achievements, including raising the yearly sales volume and profit margins, receiving the title of 'Advance Worker', and publishing an article.","topic":"past working achievements"}
{"fname":"train_4416","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like ethnic food?\n#Person2#: I do! My favorites are Mexican, Thai, and Indian.\n#Person1#: Really? Have you ever tried Moroccan?\n#Person2#: I can't say that I have. What are the basic ingredients?\n#Person1#: I don't know. A friend of mine said I should try it.\n#Person2#: Do you know where a Moroccan restaurant is?\n#Person1#: As a matter of fact, he gave me this address.\n#Person2#: Let's go there for lunch! I'm up for an adventure!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes ethnic food but hasn't tried Moroccan. #Person1# suggests going to a Moroccan restaurant for lunch.","topic":"ethnic food"}
{"fname":"train_4417","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, let's pull over and look at that house over there.\n#Person2#: Yes, that looks great! Is it on our Open House list?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is on our list.\n#Person2#: Well, it looks great from the curb. Let's go on inside.\n#Person1#: Let's sign the registry. The realtor looks kind of busy right now.\n#Person2#: OK, let's go check out the kitchen next.\n#Person1#: Oh look, they have some refreshments in here.\n#Person2#: Make sure that you pick up a flyer with the information about the home.\n#Person1#: Does it say how much they are asking for this house?\n#Person2#: Yes, it seems to have been discounted from two hundred and thirty-five thousand to two hundred and twenty-five thousand","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# come to see a house. They check out the inside and talk about its price.","topic":"see a house"}
{"fname":"train_4418","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are very interested in your printed pure silk scarves, so could you introduce us your prices?\n#Person2#: Thank you for inquiring. But your enquiry is too vague to reply.\n#Person1#: Please send us your best offer and state payment terms and time of shipment.\n#Person2#: Ok. I need to discuss it with our manager. We'll let you have our firm offer next week.\n#Person1#: I'm waiting. Your early offer will be highly appreciated.\n#Person2#: Ok. I will reply to you as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person2# will send #Person1# the best offer and state payment terms and time of shipment as soon as possible.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_4419","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you, Sue?\n#Person2#: Pretty good. I'Ve just had my new poems published.\n#Person1#: Congratulations on your success.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: And how's your brother?\n#Person2#: He is fine.\n#Person1#: He's going to be sent to Britain to study, really?\n#Person2#: Yes. He's already got the passport and visa.\n#Person1#: Fantastic! Please send him my congratulations.\n#Person2#: Thank you. He's very lucky indeed.","summary":"Sue's new poems have been published and her brother got his passport and visa for studying abroad. #Person1# congratulates them.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4420","dialogue":"#Person1#: So did you get in touch with your brother?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. I'm really worried.\n#Person1#: Well, it'd be foolish to call the police. He probably just went away overnight.\n#Person2#: Maybe you're right. But I'm still worried.","summary":"#Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s brother. #Person1# comforts #Person2#.","topic":"a missing brother"}
{"fname":"train_4421","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think it is time to study. Our chemistry exam is coming.\n#Person2#: Oh, I know. When is it?\n#Person1#: December 1st.\n#Person2#: What's on the test?\n#Person1#: It seems to be from chapter six to chapter ten.\n#Person2#: Well. I think I'm going to fail my chemistry exam.\n#Person1#: Why are you so pessimistic?\n#Person2#: I'm not being pessimistic. I'm being realistic. My chemistry is so bad.\n#Person1#: I believe you can pass the exam with good preparation. Don't lose your heart.\n#Person2#: Thank you. That's very nice of you.","summary":"#Person2#'s pessimistic about the upcoming chemistry exam. #Person1# encourages #Person2#.","topic":"chemistry exam"}
{"fname":"train_4422","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to go to a concert tonight?\n#Person2#: I'd like to very much.\n#Person1#: All right, then. There is one at the new concert hall.\n#Person2#: Who's playing?\n#Person1#: It's the Powell orchestra.\n#Person2#: Do you know what they are playing?\n#Person1#: They're doing a seventeenth-century program.\n#Person2#: And who is directing?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm not sure of his name, but I know it's going to be his farewell performance.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a concert tonight and introduces the concert to #Person2#.","topic":"concert"}
{"fname":"train_4423","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are your hobbies, Mr. Green?\n#Person2#: I like collecting stamps.\n#Person1#: But it's an expensive hobby, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. What do you like to do in your spare time?\n#Person1#: I usually play chess with my friends. But I like playing basketball best.\n#Person2#: Do you play basketball well?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not very good at it. I play just for the fun of it.\n#Person2#: Shall we have a game together some day?\n#Person1#: OK, that'd be very nice.","summary":"Mr. Green likes collecting stamps; #Person1# likes playing basketball best. Mr. Green suggests having a basketball game together someday.","topic":"hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_4424","dialogue":"#Person1#: Judy, your husband has a really nice car.\n#Person2#: Thanks. It's a lot better than mine, and it's new.\n#Person1#: Where are you going?\n#Person2#: We're going to visit my sister in the city.\n#Person1#: I didn't know your sister lives in the city, when did she move there?\n#Person2#: About a year ago. She lives in an apartment on 3rd street, across from the public library.\n#Person1#: I see. It's almost 5:00 PM now, don't you think there will be a lot of traffic?\n#Person2#: Oh, we're not driving. We're going to take the subway. The subway only takes about 20 minutes.\n#Person1#: Yes, but it can be very crowded around this time. I always feel uncomfortable taking the subway.\n#Person2#: I take the subway to work everyday, so I'm used to it now.\n#Person1#: Doesn't your mother live in the city?\n#Person2#: Yes, she's lived there for about ten years.\n#Person1#: I remember when she moved there. Apartments were a lot cheaper then.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean. It's hard to find anything that's reasonable now.\n#Person1#: Have a good time. Next time you're free, give me a call and we'll go play poker.\n#Person2#: See you later.","summary":"#Person1# admires Judy's husband's car. Judy tells #Person1# she's going to visit her sister living in the city by subway. Judy's mother also lives in the city and has lived there for about ten years.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4425","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello . this is Susan.\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm Mark. I'm just wondering if you are free this weekend.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think So.\n#Person2#: Good. I was thinking that I'd like to invite you to watch a movie. I can meet you at the cinema gate.\n#Person1#: What's the time?\n#Person2#: Six thirty, tonight.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry I can't. because I have to do some housework. You can ask Jenny to go with you.\n#Person2#: All right. Maybe next time I can go with you. Bye!\n#Person1#: Good bye!","summary":"Mark invites Susan to a movie tonight, but Suan has to do some housework.","topic":"movie invitation"}
{"fname":"train_4426","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for a white purse as a gift. Could you show what you have in stock?\n#Person2#: You are in luck. We just receive a shipment of several different styles of white purses.\n#Person1#: They must be popular again this season.\n#Person2#: Yes, I believe they are. Here are something that might interest you.\n#Person1#: Wow. this is nice. I'll take this one. I guess if she doesn't like it she can return it, right?\n#Person2#: Sure. Let me ring this up for you at the register. If you would like, this can be gift-wrapped for free. Just take it to the customer service department.","summary":"#Person1# purchases a white purse as a gift with #Person2#'s assistance. #Person2# tells #Person1# it can be returned if the gift-recipient doesn't like it.","topic":"purchase of purse"}
{"fname":"train_4427","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where can I park my car?\n#Person2#: You need to get a car tag first. There's a one hundred Yuan deposit for the car tag.\n#Person1#: Okay. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you. We'll bring the receipt up to your room when we get it.","summary":"#Person1# parks the car with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"parking"}
{"fname":"train_4428","dialogue":"#Person1#: I love your little Lulu dolls. How much for a batch of 6, 000?\n#Person2#: For a batch of 6, 000 we would charge two dollars a doll. your total cost would be $ 12, 000.\n#Person1#: That's a little steep for our company. Do you offer any discounts?\n#Person2#: Well, we'd like to work with you. If you ordered a larger quantity we could drop the price a little. Can you increase your order to 15, 000?\n#Person1#: Hmmm. It wouldn't be easy, but if the discount makes it worthwhile, we can consider it. How much of a discount would that give us?\n#Person2#: For order of 12, 000 or more we charge only $ 1. 5 a doll. your total cost would be $ 18, 000.\n#Person1#: So, for an additional 6, 000 dollars, we get twice as many dolls? That still might be a little hard. Couldn't you discount it further? We'Ve been pricing other suppliers, and this discount might\n#Person2#: We do value your business. I think I can offer a further discount, say 5 %?\n#Person1#: I think we can handle that. Let me confirm with my boss and touch base with you again tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# haggles with #Person2# over the price of dolls. #Person2# finally agrees to offer a further discount and #Person1# will confirm with #Person1#'s boss about it.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_4429","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, it has a balcony.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Complete with nice of you.\n#Person1#: How many windows are there in the apartment?\n#Person2#: Mm, let me see. I think there are 2 in the bedroom, and 1 each in the living room and kitchen.\n#Person1#: It's just what I want. I think I am ready to sign.\n#Person2#: I call the landlord right now.\n#Person1#: Before you send the lease, do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: Yes, does the renting include utilities?\n#Person1#: It includes everything except cable TV, and telephone.\n#Person2#: How much is the cable?\n#Person1#: It usually comes out about $ 40 a month.\n#Person2#: Also, are they allowing the apartment?\n#Person1#: No, I am afraid the apartment isn't permitted.\n#Person2#: I see. Do you love pets?\n#Person1#: Sorry, that's out of question. I don't have a problem with it. But, unfortunately, the building doesn't allow it. It's a building regulation.","summary":"#Person1# likes the apartment. Before signing the lease, #Person1# asks #Person2# about utilitiy fee and pet-keeping.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_4430","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I want to see the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi'an. Could you please remind me when we are arriving at that stop?\n#Person2#: Oh. You took the wrong bus. You need to take Bus 151 which goes the opposite direction.\n#Person1#: Oh, no! What should I do now?\n#Person2#: Don't worry. You can get off at the next stop and walk across the street and take the Bus 151 to the opposite direction.\n#Person1#: Ok. How many stops do I have to go?\n#Person2#: About 15 stops.\n#Person1#: That is a long way to go. It is so kind of you to help me. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# took the wrong bus and tells #Person1# how to get to the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi'an by bus.","topic":"take a bus"}
{"fname":"train_4431","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to buy a house about 300m with a garden. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: Sure. We've helped more than ten thousand people buy and sell houses. We're the No. 1 realtor in this community. I recommend this house ( He points at a picture ).\n#Person1#: Where is it?\n#Person2#: On a hill to the east of the Tarsus river. You have a good view of the beautiful sunrise and sunset. You can't find a better home to live in.\n#Person1#: How many rooms are there?\n#Person2#: Eight rooms, a roomy kitchen, two modem bathrooms, a lovely dining room, a gorgeous living room and three sweet bedrooms. All are built with first-rate materials.\n#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: 6 million. You needn't pay the whole price at one time. You just pay 50 % in cash. We'll process the legal documents for you and then you can borrow the other 50 % from a bank and repay it in installments. We ask for only 1 % as commission.\n#Person1#: OK. How much is the deposit?\n#Person2#: Ten thousand.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a house about 300m with a garden. #Person2# recommends a house and tells #Person1# about its location, rooms, price, and the deposit.","topic":"buy a house"}
{"fname":"train_4432","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John Phillips? I'm Rose Green. I'Ve been asked to handle your training and introduce a little bit of the company to you. It's nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: It's nice to meet you, too, Ms. Green. This company seems so big right now ; I don't know how I'll ever get used to it.\n#Person1#: After a week, you'll be running around here like a pro. Let me give you this list of departments first, next to each department is its location and the name of the manager.\n#Person2#: Great, That'll be big help, Ms. Green.","summary":"Rose Green tells John Phillips she will handle his training and introduces the company to him.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_4433","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Oriental Electric Limited.\n#Person2#: Hello, this is Catherine. I am calling about the appointment with Mr. Liu for this afternoon. Something has just come up. I am afraid the appointment will have to be rescheduled. I am very sorry about the change.\n#Person1#: That is all right. Maybe we can make another arrangement.\n#Person2#: You are very kind to say so. Thank you. Do you think tomorrow morning would suit him?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid there is a bit of a problem. in fact, he has booked up the whole week except tomorrow afternoon.\n#Person2#: Tomorrow afternoon. Um. . . When do you think I can come and see him tomorrow afternoon?\n#Person1#: Please let me check. . . Tomorrow afternoon. . . Yes, he'll be free from 3:00 tomorrow afternoon. Do you think it's convenient for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's quite all right for me. Can we change it?\n#Person1#: All right. Let's change it. Tomorrow afternoon at three. I am going to schedule it for that time and inform Mr. Liu about the change.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. See you tomorrow afternoon.\n#Person1#: See you.","summary":"Catherine calls Oriental Electric Limited to reschedule the appointment with Mr.Liu. #Person2# helps her changes it to 3:00 tomorrow afternoon.","topic":"reschedule an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_4434","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, yes, I opened an L \/ C with you recently. We opened it 7 days ago.\n#Person1#: If you could show me your details, please. What can I do?\n#Person2#: We would like to amend it, please.\n#Person1#: We can amend it for you as long as your customer agrees to the amendment.\n#Person2#: It's all agreed, here's a letter to prove it.\n#Person1#: That's fine. All you need to do is fill in this form and state the amendment.","summary":"#Person2# comes to amend an L \/ C and brings a letter to prove the approval of the amendment.","topic":"amend an L \/ C"}
{"fname":"train_4435","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes, one last thing. How much holiday time do you give your employees every year?\n#Person1#: Our employees receive 15 days of paid vacation every year. If you don't use the full 15 days, they carry over to the following year.\n#Person2#: How about sick days?\n#Person1#: You get 5 paid sick days.\n#Person2#: Any other benefits?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have an excellent retirement plan and medical insurance as well.\n#Person2#: Great. Thanks so much for your time.\n#Person1#: We'll contact you soon, Tom. Thanks for coming in.","summary":"#Person1# tells Tom about the holiday time, sick days, and other benefits the company gives its employees.","topic":"holiday time"}
{"fname":"train_4436","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our company, My name is Jon Dahl Green. I'm in charge of the export department. Let me give you my business card.\n#Person2#: I'll give you mine too.\n#Person1#: How was your flight?\n#Person2#: Not bad, but I'm a little tired.\n#Person1#: Here's your schedule. After this meeting, we will visit the factory and have another meeting with the production manager. And you'll be having dinner with our director.\n#Person2#: Could you arrange a meeting with your boss?\n#Person1#: Of course. I've arranged it at 10 0'clock tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: Well, shall we get down to business'.\n#Person1#: Sure, did you receive the sample we sent last week?\n#Person2#: Yes, we finished the evaluation of it. If the price is acceptable we would like to order now.\n#Person1#: I'm very glad to hear that.\n#Person2#: What's your best price for that item?\n#Person1#: The unit price is $ 12. 50.\n#Person2#: I think the price is a little high, can't you reduce it\n#Person1#: I'm afraid we can't. $ 12. 50 is our rock bottom price. If you purchase more than 10, 000 units we can reduce it to $ 12. 00.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll accept the price and place an initial order of 10, 000 units.\n#Person1#: Very good. It's been a pleasure to do business with you, Mr. Smith.\n#Person2#: The pleasure is ours. Can you deliver the goods by March 31?\n#Person1#: Of course.","summary":"Mr. Smith flew to Jon Dahl Green's company. They have a casual talk and then get down to business. They haggle over the price and Mr.Smith will accept the unit price of $12.00 and place an initial order of 10000 units.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_4437","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?\n#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.\n#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.\n#Person1#: Perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday.\n#Person2#: Did she? That's great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the enviroment.\n#Person1#: How's your son these days?\n#Person2#: Oh, he's fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays.\n#Person1#: He'll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you think it is a good age to have children?\n#Person2#: I had mine when I was 24. that's a little young. I'd suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties. , or even in your early thirties if you have a good career.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think you're right. I'm thinking about having a child, but not just yet.\n#Person2#: Is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in you country?\n#Person1#: Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditional lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don't often succeed.\n#Person2#: Parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom.\n#Person1#: It's almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the aging problem is very serious in the world and #Person2# mentions the government might need to increase the retirement age. #Person1# suggests having more babies, which is not a good solution but changes their topic to children and the relationship between children and parents in their countries.","topic":"aging problem"}
{"fname":"train_4438","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's try to get out of the supermarket quickly.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I hate spending all day in there, too.\n#Person1#: What do we need? Let's make a list.\n#Person2#: We need milk, eggs, butter, coffee, vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese, and some snacks.\n#Person1#: I want some pickles, oh, and we're out of flour. Put that on the list, too.\n#Person2#: Anything else?\n#Person1#: Not that I can think of. Wait a second, we're out of breakfast cereal. I think corn flakes are on sale. Get those.\n#Person2#: No, you get those. I'll go and get the fruits, vegetables, milk, butter, and eggs, you get the rest.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want to finish shopping quickly and thus will get the stuff separately.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4439","dialogue":"#Person1#: My Chinese friends told me that the Spring Festival is coming soon. Can you tell me something about it?\n#Person2#: Certainly. It's actually the Chinese New Year and is regarded by the Chinese as the most important holiday of the year.\n#Person1#: What happens on the holiday?\n#Person2#: Family members usually get together on the Eve of the New Year and have a special dinner to celebrate. Relatives and friends often visit each other during the holiday to wish each other a happy new year.\n#Person1#: Do people cook a lot of special dishes for the holiday?\n#Person2#: Yes, just like Christmas in western countries, it is a time for eating lots of special food.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the Chinese New Year customs.","topic":"Chinese New Year"}
{"fname":"train_4440","dialogue":"#Person1#: You took an optional course this semester, didn't you? How's it going?\n#Person2#: Terrible! It seems like the more the professor talks, the less I understand.\n#Person1#: If I were you, I would take a different course. There are five optional courses, aren't there?","summary":"#Person2# thinks the optional course is terrible. #Person1# suggests taking a different course.","topic":"an optional course"}
{"fname":"train_4441","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, what did you say you would like to do, Mr. Green?\n#Person2#: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening.\n#Person1#: OK, how are you going back? By bus or taxi?\n#Person2#: I think I'd take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one?\n#Person1#: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait with you.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks. Are the taxis in London all black?\n#Person1#: Well, some of them are. Is this your first time in London?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Do you give extra money to the taxi drivers here?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. Look, here's one. Taxi!\n#Person2#: Thanks. See you tomorrow.","summary":"Mr. Green tells #Person1# he'd better go back to the hotel by taxi. #Person1# offers to wait with him.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4442","dialogue":"#Person1#: That is it. I know that it is smaller than you wanted, but it is one of the nicest apartments in the building.\n#Person2#: Does it have three bedrooms?\n#Person1#: No. There are two. The master bedroom is quite spacious, though. Maybe you could let the children share the larger room, and you and your husband could use the smaller one.\n#Person2#: I suppose that I could do that.\n#Person1#: A three-bedroom apartment will be difficult to find.\n#Person2#: Yes I know. Believe me, I have been looking for over a week. The few three-bedroom apartments that I have found are either extremely expensive or the owner won't allow children.\n#Person1#: Well, the owner allows two children in this apartment complex.\n#Person2#: Aren't you the owner?\n#Person1#: No. I am the manager. I live here, too, on the first floor of this building.\n#Person2#: Oh. That's nice. Then if anything gets broken ...\n#Person1#: Just leave a note on my door,\n#Person2#: You said that the rent would be $ 350 a month. Does that include any of the utilities?\n#Person1#: Yes. It includes gas. Your furnace and stove are gas, so, as you can imagine, your other utilities, electric and water, are quite inexpensive.\n#Person2#: This sounds better and better. But before I sign a lease, I would like my husband to see it.\n#Person1#: Why not stop by with him this evening?\n#Person2#: How late are you open? My husband doesn't get off work until five.\n#Person1#: Come by at six. I will still be in the office. I am sure that you are eager to move from the hotel, and if we get the paperwork out of the way tonight, you can move in tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Oh, that would be wonderful","summary":"#Person2# at first wants a three-bedroom apartment which is difficult to find. #Person1# leads her to see an apartment with two bedrooms. #Person2# gets more satisfied with it as #Person1# explains the rent. #Person2# wants her husband to see the apartment before signing the lease.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_4443","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to ABC's Campus Interview Series. I'm David Crystal. Tonight, we shall share the story of Vet, a senior at Lee High School. Vet, what was life like for you as a child?\n#Person2#: Life was fun. I was always very loved, even without my father around. I was somewhat of a troublemaker, but I have a lot of good memories to show for it. Being a child was the best time of my life.\n#Person1#: How have your childhood years affected who you are today?\n#Person2#: I was raised by very strong, supportive people. My mother and sisters have a lot to do with who I am. I also learned many lessons, good and bad, which have made me a strong adult. They have helped me realize what I need to do to be happy. My mother has always been the best person in my life. She has never let me down, and has always been very supportive. Whenever I needed a friend, she was one. My sisters have also been there for me. When my morn was getting her college degree, she would be out late, and my sisters stepped in and played morn. They are my best friends and give me great advice.\n#Person1#: What have been some of your biggest trials, and how have you overcome them?\n#Person2#: The biggest trial in my life was when I got pregnant sophomore year. It was a new road to travel. I didn't have to get over it, I had to accept it and learn to adapt. Another trial would be trying to get over the love of my life, my baby's father. We were engaged, but things went the other way. I had to learn to love myself more than I loved a man.\n#Person1#: Who helped you during your pregnancy?\n#Person2#: My morn and sisters were everything I needed them to be-a mother, sister, boyfriend, best friend and father. All my friends were there for me, I could cry to them whenever I needed to. I'm especially thankful for my morn. It was hard for her to deal with two pregnant children at the same time. The dad and his family were also there, which was a blessing\n#Person1#: When a bad situation comes up, what do you do?\n#Person2#: I try to find the best way to deal with it. I am often faced with issues in my school about my race. It is not easy to keep your temper, but you have to try to understand why people are upset and angry. I try to find a way out without hurting anyone, or. myself.\n#Person1#: How has being so small and pregnant affected your body?\n#Person2#: It has worn me out. My body is stretched in places I never knew I had. My hips are huge, I won't be a model again anytime soon. Being pregnant so young has emotionally drained me. I have so many things to worry about now, and my emotions are like a roller coaster. One minute I am happy, and the next depressed. I never spend time on my appearance. I'm always focusing on my baby.","summary":"Vet, a senior at Lee High School, share her childhood experience with David Crystal on ABC's Campus Interview Series. She tells David about how she has been affected by her childhood years, her hard time in pregnancy and how she goes through with it with her family and friends' help, and what she would do when confronted with a bad situation.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_4444","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. Steven. You have a large chunk of money, but why do you still live in the old flat, instead of buying a new villa? \n#Person2#: I like to live here and enjoy my neighbors' company. And I don't think I should waste money just because I have much of it. \n#Person1#: But I found you always hate to part with your money. Look at the car you drive; it's such a junker! \n#Person2#: Oh, the car is old but still in good condition. I just think we should be thrifty, whether you are rich or not. \n#Person1#: But. . . But. . . \n#Person2#: But what? Just remember that thrift is not only a great virtue, but also a great revenue. \n#Person1#: Maybe you are right. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks Steven should buy a new villa and a new car. Steven tells #Person1# he keeps the old stuff because he values being thrifty.","topic":"thrifty"}
{"fname":"train_4445","dialogue":"#Person1#: The police need our help finding a robber. \n#Person2#: How do you know? \n#Person1#: The TV news is reporting a bank robbery. \n#Person2#: Do they know what the robber looks like? \n#Person1#: Yes, he's 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, black hair, and about 30 years old. \n#Person2#: What race is he? \n#Person1#: They didn't say. \n#Person2#: The TV news doesn't tell us the race anymore. \n#Person1#: Of course not. That would be racist. \n#Person2#: But how can we identify someone if we don't know their race? \n#Person1#: Don't ask me. \n#Person2#: Then they also shouldn't tell us if the robber is male or female, because that is sexist. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the police need help to find a robber and describes what the robber looks like. #Person2# thinks the TV news should tell them the robber's race.","topic":"a bank robbery"}
{"fname":"train_4446","dialogue":"#Person1#: You didn't show up in the morning meeting. What's up? \n#Person2#: Well, I just came in. I worked overtime yesterday. Some statistics and very important documents seemed to be inaccurate. So I stayed to double check them. The boss was aware of my very late work of last night. So before he left office, he told me I could come one hour later this morning. \n#Person1#: But you still look a little bit tired. What time did you leave? \n#Person2#: It was around one thirty in the morning. I guess I didn't fall asleep till 3 because those numbers were involving in my mind. I just couldn't stop thinking about them. \n#Person1#: That's normal after a tense work evening. Working overtime is not always a pleasant experience for me either. Once, I worked overtime everyday for a whole week including the weekend. That really broke my rhythm and I got a little sick later. \n#Person2#: Working at weekend is something I hate to do most. \n#Person1#: But if the company asks, what else can we do? ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s experience of working overtime yesterday. #Person1# thinks working overtime is not always pleasant but they have to do it if needed.","topic":"work overtime"}
{"fname":"train_4447","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Bob. This is a photograph I took during my trip to Australia. \n#Person2#: Let me see it, can I? This is a good photograph. Who are these people? \n#Person1#: They're people I met during the trip. That's the ship we traveled on. \n#Person2#: What a beautiful ship! Who's this? \n#Person1#: That's the man I told you about. Remember? \n#Person2#: Ah yes. The one who offered you a job in Australia. \n#Person1#: That's right. \n#Person2#: Who's this? \n#Person1#: Guess! \n#Person2#: It's not you, is it? \n#Person1#: That's right. I grew a beard during the trip, but I shaved it off when I came home. \n#Person2#: Why did you shave it off? \n#Person1#: My wife didn't like it! ","summary":"#Person1# shows Bob a photograph #Person1# took during the trip to Australia and tells him about the people in the photograph.","topic":"a photograph"}
{"fname":"train_4448","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, welcome to Forty-one Flavors Ice Cream. What can I get you? \n#Person2#: I'd like a double scoop of strawberry ice cream. \n#Person1#: Anything for you, ma'am? \n#Person3#: I'd like a banana fudge sundae to go. \n#Person1#: Can I get you anything else? \n#Person2#: Yes. We'd like one half-gallon carton of vanilla and one of chocolate chip to go. \n#Person1#: Here's your cone and sundae, and here are your two cartons. That'll be $17. 50. \n#Person2#: Here you are. \n#Person1#: Thank you for visiting Forty-one Flavors. ","summary":"#Person2# and #Person3# orders strawberry ice cream, a banana fudge sundae to go, and two cartons with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order ice cream"}
{"fname":"train_4449","dialogue":"#Person1#: I came in response to your advertisement for a salesperson. \n#Person2#: OK, please be seated. May I have your name, please? \n#Person1#: My name is Woody. \n#Person2#: OK, Woody. Why are you interested in this job? \n#Person1#: Because I admire your company. Yours is one of the most effective and respectable companies in this city. \n#Person2#: Have you worked anywhere else before? \n#Person1#: Yes, five years ago. I began to work in a fashion company in Shanghai. Two years ago, I came to Beijing, and worked in a department store as a salesman. \n#Person2#: OK, your work experience is impressive, and I think you sound right for this position, but I do have 3 other people to interview, so you'll be hearing from us within a week. \n#Person1#: Thanks. ","summary":"Woody came in response to #Person2#'s advertisement for a salesperson and tells #Person2# his working experience. #Person2# will inform him of the result within a week.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4450","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is the China Telephone Company. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Is this the Complaints Department?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: I want to complain about the bill I received this month. I don't think I've made that many phone calls. Have their rates gone up? There must be a mistake in your billing.\n#Person1#: Alright Madam, tell me your phone number and I'll check it for you.\n#Person2#: My number is 63513516.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Please hold on for a moment.\n#Person2#: Alright.\n#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm still here.\n#Person1#: Well, there doesn't seem to be any problems with your account. The billing is accurate. You must have overlooked the international call you made to Europe.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Right. I'm sorry, it's my mistake. But it is still very expensive.\n#Person1#: Well, why don't you apply for the international dial service? It's free of charge.\n#Person2#: Can I do that?\n#Person1#: Sure. You can. The rates are cheaper as you do without assistance from the operator.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, thank you very much and I'm sorry for bothering you.\n#Person1#: It's no bother at all. That's what we're here for. Thanks for calling.","summary":"#Person2# phones the China Telephone Company to complain that her bill last month was unreasonably high. #Person1# checks the account and reminds #Person2# of the international calls she made to Europe. #Person2# recognizes her mistake. #Person1# recommends the international dial service.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_4451","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm worried about Monday's exam.\n#Person2#: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well. If you take it easy, and remain calm.\n#Person1#: Is it alright if I use dictionaries?\n#Person2#: You are not allowed to use them, I think.\n#Person1#: Do you think I could discuss the questions with others during the exam?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid that's impossible, teachers would not allow that to happen.\n#Person1#: May I bring some paper to write drafts?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's alright, I suppose.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much for the information.","summary":"#Person1#'s worried about Monday's exam. #Person2# tells #Person1# some rules about the exam.","topic":"exam"}
{"fname":"train_4452","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Are you being helped?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not.\n#Person1#: Where? I can certainly help you if you'd like some advice. This skirt and scarves over here are back in style.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm here to look for a winter coat.\n#Person1#: How about this one? It's made of very high-quality wool.\n#Person2#: It's nice but actually I need something warmer. This would work if I were staying here in Los Angeles. But it's too light for Chicago winter.\n#Person1#: Ah, you need a very heavy coat. Then please follow me. This one here is a good value and is one of our warmest coats. It's also quite fashionable and very comfortable.\n#Person2#: Would it be possible to get a discount on it?\n#Person1#: Maybe we can give you a 5% discount.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll take it.\n#Person1#: Can interest you in some gloves? They are 10% percent off now.\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I used to live in London, so I already have some very nice gloves.","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a very heavy winter coat for Chicago winter. #Person1# recommends one and give #Person2# a 5% discount. #Person2#'ll take it.","topic":"purchase of winter coat"}
{"fname":"train_4453","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to discuss some problems that I am having with this tour.\n#Person2#: I am sorry you are having a difficult time. What may I help you with?\n#Person1#: Your Tour Company doesn't seem to know the small town very well. We were always getting lost.\n#Person2#: How did you like your room?\n#Person1#: The room was very noisy and we couldn't get to sleep.\n#Person2#: I am really sorry about that. Did you at least enjoy your dinner in the hotel restaurant?\n#Person1#: The food was horrible and a few of us got sick after eating there.\n#Person2#: Thank you for telling me about the problems. I will take all of this into consideration and try to improve the situation.\n#Person1#: I do hope the company will take it seriously, and provide better service.\n#Person2#: We will surely do as you suggest. I'd like to return 20% of your expenses. How much did you pay?\n#Person1#: That's very kind of you. It was $1500.","summary":"#Person1# complains about the tour guide, the room, and the food of the tour to #Person2#. #Person2# promises to improve the service and return 20% of #Person1#'s expenses.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_4454","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening.\n#Person2#: Evening, we have a table booked in the name of Barlow. There were 9 of us, but we're down to 5.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Inside or outside?\n#Person2#: Outside would be fine.\n#Person1#: Would you like to go in the bar first. I'll just change that number to 5.\n#Person2#: Alright?\n#Person1#: Would you like to come this way? I'll just get another chair. That's fine and would you like a drink while you're waiting for your friends?\n#Person2#: Um yes. I'll have a mineral water please.","summary":"Barlow booked a table for 9 but they're down to 5. #Person1# asks them to go to the bar first and will change the number to 5.","topic":"at a restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_4455","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Who usually does the cooking in your family?\n#Person2#: My mother and my 2 aunts don't let anyone else do anything except for the salad and the drinks, that includes all the sauces, desserts and place settings.\n#Person1#: Wow, it sounds like they take Turkey Day pretty seriously.\n#Person2#: Listen, if Thanksgiving were an Olympic sport, they would be kicked out for winning too many gold medals. What about you?\n#Person1#: Well my parents and I do everything together, it's better than one person trying to do too much.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Thanksgiving meal cooking. #Person2#'s mother and two aunts don't allow others to do the main cooking while #Person1#'s family members do everything together.","topic":"Thanksgiving cooking"}
{"fname":"train_4456","dialogue":"#Person1#: Kathy, do I look heavy?\n#Person2#: No, you look fine. You look very healthy.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but I'm heavy.\n#Person2#: I don't think so. How often do you exercise?\n#Person1#: Hardly ever, I don't like to exercise.\n#Person2#: But you play tennis, don't you?\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah, 3 or 4 times a week.\n#Person2#: Well, that's a good exercise. Do you walk very much?\n#Person1#: I walked to school everyday.\n#Person2#: Great. Do you eat a lot of junk food?\n#Person1#: No, I hardly ever eat it, but I eat fruit and vegetables once a day.\n#Person2#: How often do you go to the doctor?\n#Person1#: Twice a year.\n#Person2#: So you exercise, you eat well, you see your doctor, you are fine. You look fine.","summary":"#Person1# asks Kathy if #Person1# looks heavy and tells Kathy about #Person1#'s lifestyle. Kathy assures #Person1# #Person1# looks fine.","topic":"lifestyle"}
{"fname":"train_4457","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where in Canada are you from Ken?\n#Person2#: I'm from Toronto.\n#Person1#: Oh, I've never been there. What's it like?\n#Person2#: It's a big city, but it's not too big. The nightlife is colorful. I enjoy it.\n#Person1#: Is it expensive there?\n#Person2#: Yeah, a little bit.\n#Person1#: And what's the weather like in Toronto?\n#Person2#: Well, it's pretty cold in the winter and very hot and wet in the summer. It's nice in the spring and fall though. You can always see the clear sky then.","summary":"Ken tells #Person1# he's from Toronto and tells about the life and the weather there.","topic":"Toronto"}
{"fname":"train_4458","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! Can I ask you for a favor?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: I'm trying to learn how to cook. Eating out so much has really been costing me a lot of money.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. What do you want to make? Shall I teach you how to roast a chicken?\n#Person1#: Well, maybe later. Right now I have this pack of eggs. Unfortunately, I have never made eggs before.\n#Person2#: What? You don't know how to cook eggs?\n#Person1#: No. My mom always made everything for me. That's why I'm asking for your help.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll help you. Start by boiling some water, that's the easiest way to cook an egg.","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to teach #Person1# how to cook. #Person2#'s surprised #Person1#'s never cooked eggs and tells #Person1# to start by boiling some water.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_4459","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is a really good art competition in teens news.\n#Person2#: Isn't that the one that's on every year? You have to paint a picture of your family or your friends.\n#Person1#: This year it's a picture of the countryside.\n#Person2#: Can I enter then?\n#Person1#: Neither of us can. You're too old at 16.\n#Person2#: Isn't your younger sister good at art?\n#Person1#: Yes, she might like to enter.\n#Person2#: What does she draw with?\n#Person1#: Colored pencils mostly and sometimes oil paints. She hates using watercolors though.\n#Person2#: Look here, she won't be able to use oils in this competition.\n#Person1#: That's OK. She prefers colored pencils anyway.\n#Person2#: Oh, look at this. They're giving away some great prizes, a computer, a television and a camera among other things.\n#Person1#: Who gets the computer then? The winner?\n#Person2#: No, the computer and camera are the second prize. Strange! I thought the computer would be the best prize.\n#Person1#: Yes, but look at the size of this screen, 60 inches. That's much better than a computer.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are too old for an art competition while #Person1#'s younger sister may have a try with colored pencils. Then they talk about the great prizes offered by the competition.","topic":"an art competition"}
{"fname":"train_4460","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for calling Ellen Jay's bookstore, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to buy the newly released book, Back to Nature, it was reviewed in today's newspaper. I don't remember how to get to your store, though. Is it on fourteenth. Street or sixteenth Street? I'm going to stop by your store on my way home.\n#Person1#: Neither, we're located on seventeenth Street, and you need to walk 3 blocks down. However, we're closing in 5 minutes, you will have to come tomorrow, instead. We are open at 9:00 o'clock AM.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy the newly released book, Back to Nature. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the bookstore's business hours and location.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_4461","dialogue":"#Person1#: Give me a pack of first-class stamps, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are. That will be five dollars. Anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes. I want some post cards and some airmail stamps. I want to send some letters to South America.\n#Person2#: Just a moment, I'll look up the rate for air-mail letters to South America.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me how much it will cost to send a package to Colombia? Also, I what to know how long it will take.\n#Person2#: Do you have the package with you? I would have to weigh it to see how much it would cost.\n#Person1#: Do you insure package?\n#Person2#: Yes. All you have to do declare the value of the package and decide how much you want to insure it for.\n#Person1#: Is there a way that I can be sure that the people in South america receive my package?\n#Person2#: The post office rarely loses package. You can, however, request a rectum receipt.\n#Person1#: One last question-what are your hours?\n#Person2#: We open at eight-thirty in the morning and close at five-thirty in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: Thank you, you helped me a lot.","summary":"#Person1# buys some stamps and postcards from #Person2#. #Person1# wants to send letters to South America. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can request a rectum receipt and that #Person2# works from 8:30 to 17:30.","topic":"mailing service"}
{"fname":"train_4462","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, sir? You look pale.\n#Person2#: I feel dizzy and weak. And I'm having this pain in my ear. I think I am sick.\n#Person1#: Are you often traveling by plane?\n#Person2#: No, this is the second time.\n#Person1#: That's right. It's normal if you don't often take the plane. Just relax a little bit.\n#Person2#: Why this happens to me when I am on the plane? I feel bad.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. It's just because of the lower pressure.\n#Person2#: What should I do about it?\n#Person1#: You may feel much better if you chew some gum or peanuts.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks. Does it work really? I'll give a try.\n#Person1#: Are you feeling better now? Do you need some pills?\n#Person2#: Much better. Thank you. I just feel tired but I can't fall asleep.\n#Person1#: So, you'd better wear this eyeshade and you will sleep well.\n#Person2#: I am not used to wearing that. Thanks.\n#Person1#: If you try to adapt yourself to your destination's local time, you'll feel more comfortable. So please try to sleep, and have meals according to Los Angeles's time.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much.","summary":"#Person2# feels dizzy and weak. #Person1# says that's because of the lower pressure on the plane. #Person1# advises #Person2# to chew some gum or peanuts and adapt to the destination's local time.","topic":"airsickness"}
{"fname":"train_4463","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in, please.\n#Person2#: Good morning, sir!\n#Person1#: Good morning, please make yourself comfortable.\n#Person2#: Thank you, sir.\n#Person1#: Your name and examination number, please.\n#Person2#: My name is Du Tao, number 3.\n#Person1#: Pardon?\n#Person2#: Du Tao. D-U for Du and T-A - 0 for Tao.\n#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Du, when were you born?\n#Person2#: I was born on January 1st, 1988. I ' m 20 years old now.\n#Person1#: Where do you live?\n#Person2#: I ' m living at Room 222, Building 18, N. P. U.\n#Person1#: Can you leave me your phone number?\n#Person2#: Gladly, 8962105 2.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some personal information to help #Person2# check in for the examination.","topic":"examination check-in"}
{"fname":"train_4464","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Personal Banking. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi there. I'm calling about Personal Internet Banking, what details can you give me?\n#Person1#: Personal Internet Banking is a self service financial service that is based on the Internet. It can be used by both businesses and individuals. We offer an online payment service, Personal Net Banking, which includes services such as account transfers, personal foreign exchange trading. You can also get account management services, online bill payment, for household bills like gas and electricity...\n#Person2#: That sounds good. At the moment I spend ages queuing at the post office to pay my bills.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the services of Personal Internet Banking to #Person2# and #Person2# feels interested.","topic":"Personal Internet Banking"}
{"fname":"train_4465","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sarah, what did you do today?\n#Person2#: I went shopping.\n#Person1#: Did you buy anything?\n#Person2#: Yes, I bought a few things.\n#Person1#: What did you buy?\n#Person2#: I bought this coat. Do you like it?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I like it a lot. It's very pretty. Where did you buy it?\n#Person2#: At the mall on 5th street.\n#Person1#: Was it expensive?\n#Person2#: No, it wasn't expensive. It was on sale for 20 dollars.\n#Person1#: That's cheap.\n#Person2#: I know. It was a really good deal.\n#Person1#: I don't think you'll need to wear it for a while. It's been really hot lately.","summary":"Sarah shows her new coat to #Person1# and says she bought it at the mall and it cost 20 dollars.","topic":"showing new coat"}
{"fname":"train_4466","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our hotel's indoor swimming pool. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: You see this is the first time for me to use the swimming pool. I've got no idea about the water temperature of the pool. I'm afraid it might be a little cold.\n#Person1#: You don't need to worry about that. madam. We have a warm massage pool, and the temperature is 36  C.\n#Person2#: I see. But I'm not a good swimmer. Can you tell me how deep the pool is?\n#Person1#: Certainly, madam. The deepest place is two meters but you can swim in the shallow area, which is only l. 4 meter in depth. We have separate locker rooms over there and they are free of charge.\n#Person2#: That's great! Can you give me the key to the locker? I can't wait to have a try.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the warm massage pool, including its water temperature, depth, and locker rooms. #Person2# can't wait to have a try.","topic":"swimming pool"}
{"fname":"train_4467","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for books on WTO. Could you show me where they are?\n#Person1#: Come this way please. We'Ve got plenty of them and they're all on the shelf near the cashier's desk.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# look for books on WTO.","topic":"book service"}
{"fname":"train_4468","dialogue":"#Person1#: How good is your Mandarin?\n#Person2#: Mandarin is the language I spoke since I was a child. So I can speak it very fluently.\n#Person1#: What dialect do you understand?\n#Person2#: I can speak and read Cantonese because I worked in Guangdong for many years.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can speak Mandarin fluently and can understand Cantonese.","topic":"language level"}
{"fname":"train_4469","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi there! My name's Terry Graham. You're new around here, huh?\n#Person2#: Yes. My name's Mark Benson. I just started a couple weeks ago.\n#Person1#: Well, if there's anything I can do for you, let me know.\n#Person2#: Thanks, I appreciate that!","summary":"Terry and Mark introduce themselves to each other.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_4470","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you still coming to my place for dinner tomorrow night?\n#Person2#: of course. Is the dinner still on?\n#Person1#: yes, I was just wondering how you and your roommate were planning on coming to my place.\n#Person2#: we were planning on walking both ways since the weather is still nice.\n#Person1#: that's what I thought you would do. Listen, I live in a bit of a rough neighborhood. It's just down the street from all the bars. You probably don't want to be walking around after dark.\n#Person2#: it can't be that bad.\n#Person1#: I wish it wasn't, but there is actually a lot of crime and prostitution around here.\n#Person2#: really? I never would have guessed. The criminals must only come out in the evenings, because I've never noticed anything strange when I've been at your house in the daytime.\n#Person1#: do me a favor, and take a taxi. It'd make me feel a lot better.\n#Person2#: ok, we will. How do you get around in the evenings?\n#Person1#: when I first moved in, I walked everywhere. But within a week, I had my purse stolen, just a block away from the police station! Now, I always take public transportation.\n#Person2#: has anything else happened to you?\n#Person1#: nothing else has happened to me, but I have seen quite a few fights on the streets after the bars close.\n#Person2#: well, we'll be careful. Thanks for letting me know.","summary":"#Person2# plans to walk to #Person1#'s home with roommates but #Person1# advises to take a taxi because the neighborhood is not safe enough. #Person1# also shares #Person1#'s personal experience of having the purse stolen and witnessing fights on the streets.","topic":"neighborhood"}
{"fname":"train_4471","dialogue":"#Person1#: Flight BE407 to Rome is delayed. Will passengers please wait in the lounge.\n#Person2#: Oh, How annoying!\n#Person1#: The time of departure will be announced as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: It's infuriating. I have to be in Rome by five.","summary":"#Person1# informs #Person2# the plane is delayed.","topic":"delayed plane"}
{"fname":"train_4472","dialogue":"#Person1#: You spoken English is pretty good. Please tell me your experience in learning English.\n#Person2#: Uh, I don't know what to say. What do you want to know?\n#Person1#: What's your method of learning?\n#Person2#: Let me think a minute. I think I always try to take every chance to practice.\n#Person1#: What if there is no chance? I mean what if you don't have a partner, what will you do?\n#Person2#: Well, I talk to myself. That is, I play one role first, than the other.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. You are really creative.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s experience in practicing spoken English by playing two roles.","topic":"English learning"}
{"fname":"train_4473","dialogue":"#Person1#: What was the movie you saw last night?\n#Person2#: It was a foreign film called'Gone with the wind'.\n#Person1#: Really? I've seen that movie, too.\n#Person2#: How did you like the movie?\n#Person1#: I thought it was pretty good.\n#Person2#: I can't say I agree.\n#Person1#: You're kidding. The storyline and acting were outstanding.\n#Person2#: I guess I expected too much from the movie, so I was a bit disappointed.\n#Person1#: It might be.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the movie is pretty good, but #Person2# is disappointed.","topic":"movie discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4474","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike, did you win the lottery or something? Why the big smile?\n#Person2#: I'm so relieved. I just passed the bar exam.\n#Person1#: You did? That's great! You must be very happy now?\n#Person2#: That's an understatement. I'm on cloud nine. I couldn't be any happier.\n#Person1#: Did you tell your parents yet?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I didn't get a hold of them. I'll try to call them again tonight.\n#Person1#: They're probably going to be so happy.\n#Person2#: I think so. It's turning out to be a great day.","summary":"Mike is happy about passing the bar exam and #Person1# congratulates him.","topic":"passing the exam"}
{"fname":"train_4475","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you first meet Jack each other?\n#Person2#: That is a heavy raining afternoon. I was standing under the eaves of a shop to evade the heavy rain. It's getting dark.\n#Person1#: And then?\n#Person2#: I was trembling in the wind when he ran to me with an umbrella in his hand and asked, 'Where is your home? '\n#Person1#: Then he sent you to your home?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: It's a romantic meeting. I can say that a hero saves a beauty.\n#Person2#: He joked later that I was so poor that he had a kind of impulse to protect an ant.\n#Person1#: He is so humorous.","summary":"#Person2# recalls the first time of meeting Jack when he ran to #Person2# with an umbrella. #Person1# thinks it was romantic.","topic":"first meeting"}
{"fname":"train_4476","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what did you think about the movie?\n#Person2#: Well, I think this Star Wars episode is an excellent piece of work, but not as good as the previous ones.\n#Person1#: Really? I don't agree. This Star Wars episode was incredible!\n#Person2#: Why do you think so?\n#Person1#: Well, one of the most spectacular things about this one was the special effects. State of the art special effects are the main reason for the success of previous episodes, so audiences have high expectations for this one, and I don't think they will be disappointed.\n#Person2#: You are right. The special effects were amazing. And I like the fact that they created so many fantastic settings and otherworldly costumes, weapons and creatures.\n#Person1#: It's kind of cool that they are still using the same Star Wars theme song for this movie.\n#Person2#: Yeah! It reminds me of the previous Star Wars scenes.\n#Person1#: I know exactly what you mean. Hearing that song gives me a nostalgic feeling.\n#Person2#: I thought the overall plot of the movie was very interesting, but I don't think the character development was that strong.\n#Person1#: Do you think that they had anything to do with the casting of the movie?\n#Person2#: No, the casting is great and the actors were excellent. They just didn't have a lot of funny or meaningful dialogues. The writing was also a little weak.\n#Person1#: Well, maybe. But I like the little kid who played Manakin Skywalker. I can't imagine anyone else playing that role.\n#Person2#: I liked him too. He is so cute! You know, even though I was slightly disappointed, I can't wait for the next episode. I wonder when they're going to start making it and when it's scheduled for release?\n#Person1#: I've no idea. But looking at the success of Star Wars episode, I've a strong feeling production for the next episode will be selling pretty soon. I hope It will be even better than this one.\n#Person2#: I hope so, too.\n#Person1#: Well, I think we should go now. It's getting pretty late.\n#Person2#: Okay, let's go!","summary":"#Person2# thinks this Star Wars episode is not as good as the previous ones, but #Person1# thinks it's incredible. #Person1# and #Person2# compliments the movie's special effects, scenes, theme song and the characters. But #Person2# thinks the character development was weak. They both hope that the next one will be better.","topic":"movie discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4477","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tiffany, why are more and more people turning to the Web to find a mate?\n#Person2#: I think that, as more people use the Internet for both work and pleasure, it makes more sense as a tool to connect with people, and the stigma of meeting someone online is reduced.\n#Person1#: There are actually special sites for people looking to date within their specific ethnic group and age group. But how should you screen potential mates? Do you suggest talking to them on the phone right away or communicating via e-mail?\n#Person2#: I would say do not make the e-mail exchange too long. A lot of times a connection via e-mail creates almost a false sense of intimacy. Quickly make sure there is a connection in the physical world.\n#Person1#: Can you give us any other safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net?\n#Person2#: I'd suggest you not give out too much personal information, like your home address, until after several dates. Just keep up the same guards you would keep up if you were meeting any stranger.\n#Person1#: Besides the growth of these matchmaker sites, do you have any stats on success rates? Are people out there finding true and lasting love through the Internet\n#Person2#: Well, for a site like ecrush. com, since their debut in Valentine's Day in 1999, of the 1. 5 million people who have joined ecrush. com, 300000 have actually matched.\n#Person1#: Do you have any successful stories to share?\n#Person2#: Yes, the couple that I highlighted at today's show met on Match. com and they're getting married this summer.","summary":"Tiffany tells #Person1# the reasons for people finding mates online. Tiffany suggests people should quickly make sure there is a connection in the physical world to screen potential mates. Tiffany also shares some safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net and some stories of successful marriages.","topic":"online mating"}
{"fname":"train_4478","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy birthday! This is for you, Kate.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Miss. Wang.\n#Person1#: You know in China we usually don't open presents until the guests leave.\n#Person2#: Really? I've already opened it. Great! And it is exactly after my fancy. Thank you very much.","summary":"Miss Wang gives Kate a birthday gift.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_4479","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Jack, do you believe in ghosts?\n#Person2#: No, not really. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Because I want to tell you about the time that I saw a ghost.\n#Person2#: You saw a ghost? When?\n#Person1#: It was many years ago, when I was a little child. It was the middle of the night, and I went to get a drink of water from the kitchen. I walked out of my room and was at the top of the stairs, when. . .\n#Person2#: So that's where you saw the ghost? In your house? What did it look like? Was it hideous?\n#Person1#: It was a big, green thing that looked like a person. It was in the kitchen, and it slowly moved towards the stairs. . .\n#Person2#: So what did you do?\n#Person1#: I hid so that it couldn't see me. Slowly it got closer and closer, until. . .\n#Person2#: Until what? What happened? Did you see it clearly? Did it attack you?\n#Person1#: It moved slowly up the stairs, step by step, and I could hear its approaching footsteps. When it finally got to the top of the stairs, I realized that it was my father in his green pajamas. He had gone to get a late night snack.","summary":"#Person1# shared the experience of seeing a ghost with Jack. It turns out that the ghost was #Person1#'s father in green pajamas.","topic":"ghost seeing"}
{"fname":"train_4480","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to open an account.\n#Person2#: Do you know what kind you want to open?\n#Person1#: I want a checking account.\n#Person2#: Do you know what the minimum balance is?\n#Person1#: What is that?\n#Person2#: You need to keep it at $ 100.\n#Person1#: That's it?\n#Person2#: That's the least amount you can have.\n#Person1#: What'll happen if I don't maintain that?\n#Person2#: We will fine you.\n#Person1#: How much will I be fined?\n#Person2#: You will be fined $ 25.","summary":"#Person1# wants to open a checking account and #Person2# tells #Person1# related information.","topic":"checking account"}
{"fname":"train_4481","dialogue":"#Person1#: I feel like going for a drink, it's been a long day.\n#Person2#: Great idea! Peter, I could use the drink.\n#Person1#: How about the new bar across road?\n#Person2#: Sounds good. The food there is fantastic too.\n#Person1#: I agree, I had lunch there last week.\n#Person2#: Excellent! That sounds like a plan.","summary":"Peter and #Person2# agree on going to the new bar for a drink.","topic":"drink"}
{"fname":"train_4482","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me if the bus goes the national history museum?\n#Person2#: No. It doesn't. There's no through bus to the national history museum Madam. .\n#Person1#: I see. Where do I have to change them?\n#Person2#: You can transfer at Cuchan Men.\n#Person1#: How far is it?\n#Person2#: Well, it's only three stops from here.\n#Person1#: I see. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to transfer the bus to the national history museum.","topic":"bus route"}
{"fname":"train_4483","dialogue":"#Person1#: Just whose fault is this damage?\n#Person2#: The order was in good shape when it left out factory.\n#Person1#: It certainly didn't arrive here that way.\n#Person2#: We'll make it right with you, of course.\n#Person1#: How about taking the damaged portion at a lower price?\n#Person2#: What kind of price did you want?\n#Person1#: I was thinking of 30 % off.\n#Person2#: That will probably be Ok.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss who caused the damage. #Person2# agrees to give #Person1# 30% off.","topic":"damage compensation"}
{"fname":"train_4484","dialogue":"#Person1#: Brooke, I have bad news.\n#Person2#: What!\n#Person1#: I called the airlines to reconfirm the reservations today.\n#Person2#: Don't you dare tell me that. . .\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I didn't reconfirm in time and they gave away half of the seats.\n#Person2#: Well, they should have called you!\n#Person1#: They said that they did. I've been so busy. . .\n#Person2#: And you didn't think to leave them my cell phone?\n#Person1#: I didn't think there would be a problem.\n#Person2#: It's the holidays! Everybody knows how hard it is to get tickets!\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. We're still going. I got reservations for all of us on the 31st. It will be OK. Trust me.\n#Person2#: Trust you! You can't even handle simple plane reservations!\n#Person1#: Brooke!","summary":"#Person1# tells Brooke that the airlines gave away the seats because #Person1# didn't reconfirm in time and did not receive the call. Brooke is angry.","topic":"argument"}
{"fname":"train_4485","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a sore throat and my chest hurts.\n#Person2#: How long have you been like this?\n#Person1#: Two or three days now.\n#Person2#: I think you've got the flu. There's a lot of it going around.\n#Person1#: What do you think I ought to do?\n#Person2#: Get this prescription filled and go straight to bed.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1# has got the flu and offers suggestions.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_4486","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I am leaving at 10, so I'd like to settle my account now.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. May I have your room number?\n#Person2#: My room number is 1010 and the name is Ted Black.\n#Person1#: Right, just wait a minute. I will get your bill ready for you right away.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: Have you used your mini-bar since breakfast?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't.\n#Person1#: Very good sir. Here is your bill. Please check and sign it.\n#Person2#: Ok. Excuse me, what's this charge for?\n#Person1#: That's for the breakfast you ordered from the service.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. It's on Wednesday morning. Sorry about that.\n#Person1#: That's all right. Well, it's all together $ 260.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Have a nice trip.","summary":"#Person1# gets #Person2# the bill and helps #Person2# settle the account before checking out. They check the charges and #Person2# pays the bill.","topic":"settle the account"}
{"fname":"train_4487","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to change some US dollars into euros and I'd like to know today's exchange rate.\n#Person2#: According to today's exchange rate, every US dollar in cash is equivalent to 0. 75 euros.\n#Person1#: Is there any service charge?\n#Person2#: We charge a 1 euro commission on each deal. How much would you like to change?\n#Person1#: 400 US dollars. Here it is. Would you please give me small bills?\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the exchange rate and changes some US dollars into euros.","topic":"money exchange"}
{"fname":"train_4488","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good Morning, Mrs. Schmidt! I see you're standing on your head again.\n#Person2#: Hi, Kathy! I'm just doing my morning yoga! You're up awfully early today.\n#Person1#: I have to finish preparing a paper for my Western Civilization class.\n#Person2#: How has school been going? You come home so late every night! You're really a hard worker. . .\n#Person1#: Actually, I study a lot less here than I did in Taiwan! My classes are great, though. Sociology is the perfect major for me.","summary":"Kathy tells Mrs. Schmidt she has to prepare a paper. Mrs. Schmidr thinks Kathy is a hard worker.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_4489","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you help me? I would like to change rooms if possible, I couldn't sleep at all last night, because the people in the room next to mine were making a lot of noise, also if at all possible, I'd like a room that doesn't overlook the street, between the noisy neighbors and the highway outside, I didn't sleep a wink.\n#Person2#: I am so sorry to hear that sir, let me check and see what is available, what room are you in now?\n#Person1#: I'm on the 6th floor, room 698, I'v had many problems with that room, just this morning, I called someone up to fix the light fixture in the bathroom, it didn't work, and it still doesn't work.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear, well, it looks like we have a few rooms available, can I put you into a room on the 17th floor? It has a balcony and it doesn't face the highway.\n#Person1#: Ok, that would be very nice! What do I need to do to transfer?\n#Person2#: Let me check you out of your old room, you have to sign here, and acknowledge these changes and also the charges to your previous room. Then I can hook you right up to room 1780.\n#Person1#: Mmm, I don't think the charges are right, can you explain them please?","summary":"#Person1# couldn't sleep because of the noise so #Person1# asks #Person2# for a room change. #Person2# finds an available room on the 17th floor. #Person1# is satisfied with the room but #Person1# doesn't think the charges are right.","topic":"room change"}
{"fname":"train_4490","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, darling! I have a one-month vacation saved up. How about a trip to Europe?\n#Person2#: I could go for that. But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year.\n#Person1#: Oh, but I really need to leave this town for a change. Working day after day has worn me out. Do you have any other suggestions?\n#Person2#: We should probably think about going somewhere that isn't too far away. How about the countryside? There must be many interesting places, and we could enjoy the fresh air.\n#Person1#: Wonderful! I think that's a great idea How soon until we can make this happen? I can't wait!\n#Person2#: Tomorrow I have an appointment with my dentist. What about next Monday?\n#Person1#: Perfect. I'II start preparing tomorrow. If we re going to drive, l'II need to fill up the tank.\n#Person2#: No need. I think it's still plenty full. Even so, I'd rather travel by bus or train. It would cost much less than driving. Oil prices are soaring nowadays, you know.\n#Person1#: We can take the train, that will be faster. I'II book the tickets tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: Great! Oh, one more thing, don't forget to check the weather before we go. I'd hate to get caught in the rain.\n#Person1#: No problem. I'm really looking forward to the coming week.\n#Person2#: Me, too. Now let's make a list for what we need to with us.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are planning their vacation. #Person1# wants a trip to Europe but #Person2# disagrees because their budget is tight. They finally agree on taking the train to the countryside next Monday. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to check the weather.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_4491","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Are you ready to order?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am, thank you. I'll have three scrambled eggs with country ham, toast and jam, please.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink?\n#Person2#: I'll have a tomato juice and some iced tea.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Could I have a slice of pumpkin pie?\n#Person1#: Sure. Coming right up.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order food and drinks.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_4492","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Dr. Hyde?\n#Person2#: So, what's seems to be the problem today?\n#Person1#: Well, I just came in for a check up and a dental cleaning.\n#Person2#: Hum. Open up. Let's take a look ...\n#Person1#: Okay. Uh ...\n#Person2#: Hummmm. [Humm? Uh?] Wow! I've never seen one like THIS before. Let me try this.\n#Person1#: Uhhh ... Ouhhhh [Man screaming in pain ...]\n#Person2#: Well, besides a lot of plaque buildup, there is a major cavity in one of your wisdom teeth. [I feel that.] Hasn't this given you any trouble?\n#Person1#: Well, the tooth has been bothering me, and it sometimes hurts when I drink something cold. Does it look that bad?\n#Person2#: Well, we're going to remove the decay, and then we'll either put a filling in, or if the decay is extensive, we can't repair it, we might have to put a crown on your tooth. Or as a last resort, we may have to extract the tooth.\n#Person1#: Uh, well, that sounds painful!\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I've done this ... once before. [Huh?] Nah, just relax.\n#Person1#: Wait! Aren't you suppose to give me something to dull the pain?\n#Person2#: Uh, chicken. Oh yeah. I almost forgot. We can either use a local anesthetic or nitrous oxide ... laughing gas... to minimize the discomfort you might feel. Or you can just grin and bear it.\n#Person1#: Nah, Nah, nah! Put me under! [I thought so.] I can't stand pain, and I'd rather not be aware of what's going on. And, if I need a filling, can I get one that looks like my other teeth?\n#Person2#: If we can save the tooth with a filling, I recommend a high-strength silver alloy filling instead of a porcelain one. It'll probably last longer.\n#Person1#: Okay, well whatever. Let's get it over with.\n#Person2#: Okay, pleasant dreams. Drill please.","summary":"#Person1# goes to Dr. Hyde for a check-up and a dental cleaning. Dr. Hyde finds a major cavity in one of #Person1#'s wisdom teeth and tells #Person1# how to handle it. #Person1# is panicked and wants something to dull the pain. Dr. Hyde recommends a high-strength silver alloy filling and #Person1# accepts the treatment.","topic":"dental treatment"}
{"fname":"train_4493","dialogue":"#Person1#: Phew! Home at last! I'm glad to be back, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Not really...I'm sorry our holiday is over. We had a great time, didn't we?\n#Person1#: Mmm...it was OK. The weather wasn't as good as I'd hoped. It started to get cloudy in the last two days. I remember the forecast was for bright sunshine the whole week!\n#Person2#: Well,most of the week was like that. We only had a little rain,right?\n#Person1#: Yeah...The food in the hotel was delicious,but it was priced too high. Next time,we should stay at a cheap hotel.\n#Person2#: Yeah,but the waiters were very helpful,I must say. When I asked for black tea,they sent some up to our room in a while.\n#Person1#: Mmm...that's true.\n#Person2#: But I don't know why the air conditioner didn't work. It was so hot!\n#Person1#: It didn't help when we opened the windows,either. It didn't cool the room down at all.\n#Person2#: Well,that was the only thing that didn't work properly.\n#Person1#: Right,well,it happens sometimes.\n#Person2#: So...what should we do for our next holiday then? We can go somewhere else - Asia or Europe?\n#Person1#: Well,I would rather we go to Africa again.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their holiday. They talk about the weather, the hotel, the waiters and complain about the air conditioner. #Person1# wants to go to Africa again.","topic":"holiday review"}
{"fname":"train_4494","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bring an umbrella with you to the baseball game! The weather report on the radio said it was going to rain today.\n#Person2#: I'm not going to bring an umbrella. It's beautiful outside! There aren't any clouds in the sky. I don't want to carry anything.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to bring an umbrella, but #Person2# refuses.","topic":"umbrella"}
{"fname":"train_4495","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mrs. Huang, you are on the third floor.\n#Person2#: It looks very comfortable.\n#Person1#: You have got a lovely view of Yellowstone Park. This is your private room, and just opposite is a kitchen which all six of you share. There is a common room at the end of the corridor, and a game room next door.","summary":"#Person1# shows Mrs. Huang her room. Mrs. Huang thinks it looks comfortable.","topic":"room view"}
{"fname":"train_4496","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, this is your homeroom. It's 213. Remember that. \n#Person2#: What's a homeroom? \n#Person1#: You sit in there, listen to the morning announcement with other kids, and then you go to your classes. \n#Person2#: Cindy, I'm scared. \n#Person1#: But I have to go to my homeroom. \n#Person2#: Do we have the same classes today? \n#Person1#: No. \n#Person2#: Do you think the school can put us in the same homeroom? \n#Person1#: Stop worrying, Mary. You'll do just fine. ","summary":"Cindy shows Mary her homeroom. Mary is scared and Cindy comforts her.","topic":"new environment"}
{"fname":"train_4497","dialogue":"#Person1#: I love your bracelet. When did you get it? \n#Person2#: I got it a while ago, but I haven't worn it much. You really like it? \n#Person1#: Yeah. It's beautiful. Is it white gold or silver? \n#Person2#: It's white gold. \n#Person1#: Where did you buy it? \n#Person2#: My boyfriend took me to the Shane Co. and he let me pick it out. \n#Person1#: That's so sweet. What was the occasion? \n#Person2#: That's the best part. It wasn't for anything special. He just wanted to buy me something. \n#Person1#: You're so lucky. If he bought you something for no special day, I wonder what he would buy you for your birthday. \n#Person2#: My birthday is coming up. We'll find out pretty soon. \n#Person1#: What do you want? \n#Person2#: I wouldn't mind a necklace. I was at the jewelry shop looking around, and they have a couple of beautiful necklaces I want. \n#Person1#: Why not a ring? \n#Person2#: I don't think I'm ready for a ring from him yet. \n#Person1#: But you're ready for everything else? \n#Person2#: Ahha. ","summary":"#Person1# compliments #Person2#'s bracelet. #Person2# says the bracelet is from #Person2#'s boyfriend, but #Person2# is not ready for a ring yet as #Person2#'s birthday gift.","topic":"bracelet"}
{"fname":"train_4498","dialogue":"#Person1#: So who does he think he is, anyway, I can't believe the way that my boss has been ordering everyone around laterly, I mean, it's now like he is the CEO, or anything. \n#Person2#: Um. . . Actually I am guessing you didn't get the MEMO. Your boss was selected to fill the vacancy in the CEO slot. He actually is the CEO now, or will be, as soon as the official press releases and hoopla is done with. \n#Person1#: Yikes! you are joking, right? I can't believe it. No wonder he is so stressed and bossy lately. I thought he was just being ostentatious by giving orders to people and all the different departments. What big shoes to fill! \n#Person2#: No kidding! When the last CEO left, we were worried about the future of the company. \n#Person1#: What does a CEO do anyway? I know the CEO makes the most money in the company, but what does he actually do? \n#Person2#: He is responsible to the board of directors for everything that happens in the company. He or she must give leadership to all company officers, as CEO is also responsible for providing the guidance of philosophy of the company, and acting as official representative, or face of the company. \n#Person1#: Must be one smart guy. ","summary":"#Person1# complains that #Person1#'s boss acts like the CEO and #Person2# tells #Person1# that he fills the vacancy in the CEO slot. They also talk about what the CEO should do.","topic":"discuss the CEO"}
{"fname":"train_4499","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ten sheets of rice paper, 25 brushes, two boxes of oil color and two boxes of water color. All these come up to $35. 50, sir. \n#Person2#: Ok, here is $50. Oh, can you make out an invoice for me? \n#Person1#: Sure, just a minute. Are you an artist, sir? \n#Person2#: No, I am a teacher. I teach art. \n#Person1#: That must be a very interesting job. \n#Person2#: It is. You must be new here. I do my shopping here regularly, once a week. \n#Person1#: Do you? Nice to meet you! And here is the invoice and your change. \n#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you, too. ","summary":"#Person2# buys some paper, brushes, oil color and watercolor from #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is an art teacher.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4500","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have lots of friends. \n#Person2#: Really? How many do you have? \n#Person1#: I don't know, maybe one hundred. \n#Person2#: That is a lot of friends. Do you have a best friend? \n#Person1#: Of course. I have lots of best friends. \n#Person2#: How many best friends do you have? \n#Person1#: I think about twenty-five. \n#Person2#: Hmm. I have only one best friend. \n#Person1#: I feel sorry for you. \n#Person2#: I have only a few friends. \n#Person1#: You must be lonely. I will share my friends with you. \n#Person2#: That's very nice of you. ","summary":"#Person1# has many friends, but #Person2# only has a few, so #Person1# will share friends with #Person2#.","topic":"friends"}
{"fname":"train_4501","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your new car? \n#Person2#: Perfect. Couldn't be better. \n#Person1#: Why do you say so? Can I see your new car? \n#Person2#: Of course you can. ( Lead Carl to his garage. ) \n#Person1#: Wow, this new car is dynamite! It is a shiny, beautiful car. \n#Person2#: My car is simply a daisy. It drives smoothly. \n#Person1#: The car has very sleek lines. I love it. \n#Person2#: I am glad to hear that. I'm really pleased with it. \n#Person1#: You made a good choice. ","summary":"#Person2# says #Person2#'s new car is perfect and shows #Person1# the car. #Person1# likes it.","topic":"a new car"}
{"fname":"train_4502","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, do you have a second? \n#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What's on your mind? \n#Person1#: We need to talk. \n#Person2#: Okay. . . \n#Person1#: I've been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people. \n#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we've had our ups and downs, and we have the occasional disagreement, but we're happy together, aren't we? \n#Person1#: That's just it, I'm not happy anymore, Tim. It's not you, it's me. I know that I can be hard to deal with, and you are a great guy! You are the type of guythat any woman would kill for! \n#Person2#: So, what are you saying? You're breaking up with me because I'm perfect? \n#Person1#: Tim, you are too good for me. You deserve someone who can make you smile and make you happy the way that you made me happy. Oh, I could say that I'll be all you need, but that would be a lie. I know I'd only hurt you, I know I'd only make you cry. \n#Person2#: Baby, come on. Don't do this to me! Whatever it is, we can work it out. Just give me another chance! I know that we can get through this, but we gotta stick together! Don't leave me. \n#Person1#: I can't, Tim. I hope someday you can find some way to understand I'm only doing this for you. I don't really wanna go but, deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do. \n#Person2#: Laura. . . \n#Person1#: Here are your keys. I'll send my sister to pick up the rest of my things next week. I'm sorry, Tim. I wish you all the best, and I hope that one day we can meet again. I'll always love you. Goodbye. ","summary":"Laura tells Tim they should start seeing other people. Laura thinks Tim is too good for her and deserves better so Laura wants to break up with him, but Tim wants another chance to work things out. Laura insists on leaving Tim and says she will always love him.","topic":"love life"}
{"fname":"train_4503","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have we sold out all the newspapers for today? \n#Person2#: Yes. What a good job we have done! \n#Person1#: Why are so many extra gifts left here? \n#Person2#: Many customers didn't want them. \n#Person1#: How about giving them to that old man? \n#Person2#: Good idea. \n#Person1#: By the way, do you think it's a good idea to give free gifts to attract customers? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but still it did attract a large crowds today. \n#Person1#: I think it should be more useful to hand out some fliers which is also cheaper. \n#Person2#: But people can just throw them into the trash can as they turn around. \n#Person1#: That's true. \n#Person2#: Anyway, let's just finish out job and get back home. \n#Person1#: Okay. How tiring the job is! ","summary":"#Person2# isn't sure whether it is a good idea to give gifts to customers. #Person1# thinks fliers may be more useful and cheaper, but #Person2# thinks people may just throw them away.","topic":"business"}
{"fname":"train_4504","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what? I'm going on a holiday to Australia next month.\n#Person2#: That's great.\n#Person1#: I thought you might be able to give me some ideas about what to do while I'm in Sydney. That's where you come from, isn't it?\n#Person2#: That's right, and I wish I was there now instead of here in the cold.\n#Person1#: What's the temperature likely to be there?\n#Person2#: About 25 degrees. You will absolutely like the warm weather there. So how long are you staying in Sydney?\n#Person1#: Only a week. I'm going to spend another 3 weeks touring other parts of Australia.\n#Person2#: Then I think you should walk around the rocks. It's the oldest part of the city and always crowded with tourists of all nationalities as well as local people. But cafes and restaurants keep very busy. Whenever I go back to Sydney, I enjoy sitting outdoors with a cup of coffee, watching the people passing by.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. Well, thanks for the suggestion. I'm looking forward to my holiday.\n#Person2#: Have a good trip, and call me when you get back to the UK.","summary":"#Person1# is going to Australia and asks #Person2# for some touring recommendations. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the temperature and advises #Person1# to walk around the rocks.","topic":"touring recommendations"}
{"fname":"train_4505","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane do you have a pen pal?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. Her name is Alice.\n#Person1#: Where is she?\n#Person2#: In England, but we don't often write to each other because neither of us has much time, we both have a lot of work to do.\n#Person1#: Do you know what your pen pals hobbies are?\n#Person2#: Yes, she enjoys listening to music. Among school subjects she likes math best.\n#Person1#: Are you going to write to her soon?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I'm pretty busy but I'll write to her when I have time.","summary":"Jane tells #Person1# about her pen pal Alice who lives in England and likes music.","topic":"pen pal"}
{"fname":"train_4506","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sally, I have no idea what to buy for Linda's birthday.\n#Person2#: Me, neither. Would you like to go shopping with me this afternoon, Mike?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd love to and I can choose a gift for her.\n#Person2#: We need to think about what she might like. What are her hobbies?\n#Person1#: She likes listening to music, reading books and playing tennis.\n#Person2#: Then we can get her some CDs or books. Tennis rackets or tennis shoes are OK, too.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's go to the bookstore first and then the department store.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"Mike and Sally will go shopping together to choose some gifts for Linda. They talk about Linda's preference.","topic":"choosing gifts"}
{"fname":"train_4507","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you Madam?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is about some pots you had in your window last week.\n#Person1#: Last week? What were they like?\n#Person2#: Dark brown color, country style and a sort of flower pattern.\n#Person1#: That's strange. I don't recognize any of the ones we had from that description.\n#Person2#: Oh, you must know the ones I mean, they were on sale are real bargain reduced to 1\/4 of the original price. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them so I came here again.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid the sales are over now Madam.\n#Person2#: But my neighbor, Mrs. Cliff told me she saw some here only yesterday.\n#Person1#: Oh well Madam, as you know, we were just closing. And perhaps Madam, if you come tomorrow, I could show you everything we have in our range of kitchenware. And there are still one or 2 things on sale.\n#Person2#: Oh look that one there. That's the sort of thing I was looking for.","summary":"#Person2# describes some pots but #Person1# can't recognize anything. #Person1# can show #Person2# all the kitchenware tomorrow but #Person2# already finds what she wants.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4508","dialogue":"#Person1#: Something important has just happened at the office, Anna. So I can't meet you for lunch. After all, I'm afraid.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: I have to meet an important buyer at the airport.\n#Person2#: That's really annoying? What about the play tonight? You promise to go with me. I already have my mother take care of our kids.\n#Person1#: Yes, darling, I promised, but I'm afraid we'll have to cancel it.\n#Person2#: What about Thursday. Could we go then?\n#Person1#: I think all the seats will be booked up. And anyway, I'm afraid I won't have time next week.\n#Person2#: I've telephoned the theater. The seats aren't all booked up in fact.\n#Person1#: Well, as I've just said, I am booked up.","summary":"#Person1# tells Anna that #Person1# has to meet a buyer so they can't go to the play. Anna wants to go on Thursday, but #Person1# is not available.","topic":"watch a play"}
{"fname":"train_4509","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look terrific and in good shape.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: How do you keep fit?\n#Person2#: I do yoga twice a weeks\n#Person1#: Yoga? It sounds interesting.\n#Person2#: It was hard at the beginning, but now feel it's really relaxing. It makes me flexible.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes, I often go swimming.\n#Person1#: Are you interested in swimming?\n#Person2#: Yes, I like it very much.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# keeps fit by doing yoga and going swimming.","topic":"keep fit"}
{"fname":"train_4510","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to open an account.\n#Person2#: Which account would you like to open?\n#Person1#: I'd like to open a savings account. What's the interest rate now?\n#Person2#: It is 3.2 %. You may earn a little interest on money.\n#Person1#: Is there any minimum deposit for the first time?\n#Person2#: Yes, the opening minimum deposit is 1, 000 Yuan.\n#Person1#: What about the later deposits?\n#Person2#: For the later deposits, you can deposit any you want. Even one Yuan is OK.\n#Person1#: OK, that's good.\n#Person2#: Your ID, please.\n#Person1#: Here you are, a thousand Yuan and my ID.\n#Person2#: Wait a moment, please... Here is your bankbook. Keep it well please.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I will.","summary":"#Person1# wants to open a savings account. #Person2# tells #Person1# the interest rate and deposit and helps #Person1# to open the account.","topic":"opening an account"}
{"fname":"train_4511","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's come to an agreement to salary.\n#Person2#: May I see the agreement first?\n#Person1#: Of course. Here you are. Please read the agreement and sign it.\n#Person2#: ( Read the agreement. ) There's a three-month period of probation for new recruits.\n#Person1#: Yes. If you have any question, just ask. By the way, do you know your rights and obligations in this agreement?\n#Person2#: I think I know it. I wonder whether the agreement has the guarantee of law or not.\n#Person1#: Of course, you can believe us. Both sides should act according to the provisions of the agreement. Please sign the agreement.\n#Person2#: ( Sign. ) OK, I signed the agreement with the signature of my name.\n#Person1#: We are done with the agreement. After a three-month probationary period, you will be confirmed in your post.\n#Person2#: I see. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# the agreement to salary. #Person2# reads and signs it. #Person2# will be confirmed in a post after a three-month probationary period.","topic":"agreement"}
{"fname":"train_4512","dialogue":"#Person1#: What ' s the problem? Things are getting out of hand. You keep sticking your nose where it doesn ' t belong.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Now, I am responsible for training new staff, but you keep overriding my authority by trying to pose your methods. I know you are a hotshot college graduate with something to prove. But I don ' t like your way.","summary":"#Person1# feels dissatisfied with #Person2# because #Person2# keeps overriding #Person1#'s authority.","topic":"overriding authority"}
{"fname":"train_4513","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to take a look at the menu, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Would you care for a drink before you order?\n#Person2#: A glass of Qingdao beer.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll bring it over. Have you decided what you'd like, sir?\n#Person2#: Will you make some recommendation?","summary":"#Person2# orders a beer and asks #Person1# to give him some recommendations of food.","topic":"ordering food"}
{"fname":"train_4514","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Check please.\n#Person2#: OK, how was everything?\n#Person1#: Very nice. Thank you.\n#Person2#: Would you like this to-go?\n#Person1#: Yes, can you put it in a plastic bag?\n#Person2#: Sure, no problem. Here you are. That'll be 25 dollars.\n#Person1#: Do you take credit cards?\n#Person2#: Yes, we accept Visa and MasterCard.\n#Person1#: OK, here you are.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'll be right back.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: Here's your receipt.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Please come again.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to put the unfinished food in a plastic bag. #Person1# pays for the meal by credit card.","topic":"packing the food"}
{"fname":"train_4515","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to try some Chinese food.\n#Person2#: We serve excellent Chinese food. Which style do you prefer?\n#Person1#: I know nothing about Chinese food. Could you give me some suggestions?\n#Person2#: It's divided into 8 big cuisines such as Cantonese food, Shandong food, Sichuan food etc.\n#Person1#: Is there any difference?\n#Person2#: Yes, Cantonese food is lighter while Shandong food is heavier and spicy.\n#Person1#: How about Sichuan food?\n#Person2#: Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and hot. They taste differently.\n#Person1#: Oh, really. I like hot food. So what is your recommendation for me?\n#Person2#: I think Mapo bean curd and shredded meat in chili sauce are quite special and delicious. We have a Sichuan food dining room. May I suggest you to go there? It's on the third floor.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# recommends several Chinese foods for #Person1# and explains the difference between cuisines. #Person1# chooses Sichuan food because #Person1# likes hot food.","topic":"Chinese food"}
{"fname":"train_4516","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, what're you reading?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's Death on the Nile. Have you read it?\n#Person1#: No, not that one. But I saw the movie. Could I borrow it when you finished.\n#Person2#: Sure. I didn't know you liked mysteries.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm crazy about them.","summary":"#Person2# is reading Death on the Nile. #Person1# wants to borrow it after #Person2# finishes.","topic":"reading a book"}
{"fname":"train_4517","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have a minute? I'd like to tell you about the Bucky Card.\n#Person2#: Well. . . alright. I guess I have a minute.\n#Person1#: Do you know about the Bucky Card?\n#Person2#: I've heard about it, but I don't really know about it.\n#Person1#: The Bucky Card is a great way for you to save money while you have a good time here at school. It gives you discounts on all kinds of things. Movies, pizza, clothing, school supplies.\n#Person2#: What about beer?\n#Person1#: The Card doesn't actually give you discounts on beer. But it will give you discounts on certain club cover charges. So if you want to see your favorite band at Amy's or Cosmo's Club, you get a discount on the entrance fee.\n#Person2#: That's pretty cool. How much of a discount?\n#Person1#: Usually it's two dollars off the cover price.\n#Person2#: And all these other things, pizza and movies for instance--how much of a discount do I get on that stuff?\n#Person1#: This pamphlet shows you what restaurants and movie theaters have discounts. And twice every semester we will send you a new issue of the pamphlet. The Bucky Card has just started. Every couple months we have new businesses joining our program. It's a great way for students to save money!\n#Person2#: Alright, alright. Let me look at that pamphlet. Hmm. Alessio's Pizza Parlor. That's cool. I go there all the time. And Cosmo's Club. And 4 - D records. Alright. How much does it cost?\n#Person1#: It costs only 19 dollars a year for a card.\n#Person2#: Whoa! That's expensive! It should be cheaper.\n#Person1#: But think of how much money you'll save! You can use it for a year.\n#Person2#: Yeah, maybe. Alright. Give me an application form.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the Bucky Card to #Person2#. #Person2# reads the pamphlet and learns about the benefits. #Person2# thinks the card is expensive at first but finally decides to apply for the card.","topic":"Bucky Card"}
{"fname":"train_4518","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you satisfied with the dishes?\n#Person2#: Great, the lamb stew tastes incredible.\n#Person1#: I like it, too. I like the fish especially. It's so fresh, and the flavoury is kind of like for a fresh water fish.\n#Person2#: Yes, the food here deserves its reputation. Chinese food is one of my favorites .\n#Person1#: If you like, I'll take you to a new restaurant next time, I just heard about it from my friend, and he was just raving about it. It's such a great Sichuan cuisine. Would you like to try that?\n#Person2#: Sure, I'd love to. I heard Sichuan cuisine is very hot, I think I definitely love it.\n#Person1#: Great, I love hot food too.\n#Person2#: Well, let's finish this great dinner first.\n#Person1#: You said it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# enjoy their dinner much and will try a great Sichuan cuisine together next time.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_4519","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Shirley! Want to join me for lunch. . . my treat!\n#Person2#: Wow! Sure!\n#Person1#: I must confess I have an ulterior motive for asking you to lunch.\n#Person2#: Oh. . . that's OK. . . as long as you're buying!\n#Person1#: I really want to pick your brain about something I've been thinking a lot about.\n#Person2#: I'd love to help if I can.\n#Person1#: Well, as you know, I have a Bachelor's degree in English literature and that's served me well so far, but I've always wanted to do some post-graduate work. . . maybe even get a Doctorate!\n#Person2#: Wow! Just the idea of going back to school fills my head with pain.\n#Person1#: But you have a Master's degree. . . hasn't that helped your career?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'd have to say it has. But I'm still paying for it, you know.\n#Person1#: I know education is expensive, but it's been my lifelong dream. Call me crazy, but I've always wanted to have that PhD at the end of my name.\n#Person2#: Well, getting a Doctorate degree would mean close to a decade of school. Can you afford that? Can you survive that?\n#Person1#: I certainly can't afford it, but I'm sure I could find some good student loans.\n#Person2#: I think you need to separate the dream of having a PhD from the reality of years of more schooling. It's not as romantic as you might think.\n#Person1#: Yeah. . . I keep thinking about what I'll do with a Master's or Doctorate. I love language but I don't think there are a lot of well-paying jobs out there for experts on Shakespeare.\n#Person2#: Uh huh, that's for sure. You might find that your only career choice is teaching other graduate students.","summary":"#Person1# invites Shirley for lunch because #Person1# wants to get some suggestions on #Person1#'s further study. #Person1# hesitates whether or not to apply for a Master's degree or even a Doctorate. Shirley suggests that #Person1# should consider the payment and future career choice.","topic":"further study"}
{"fname":"train_4520","dialogue":"#Person1#: Congratulations on your success in the competition. That is quite something.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I was lucky this time.\n#Person1#: I think luck played a very small part in your victory. It is solely due to your hard work and efforts. That brings honor to you and joy to us.\n#Person2#: I am flattered.\n#Person1#: It is real word.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# congratulates #Person2# for that #Person2# has won the competition and attributes it to #Person2#'s hard work and efforts.","topic":"congratulation"}
{"fname":"train_4521","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of the Olympic motto'Higher, faster and stronger'?\n#Person2#: Well, it's better than'Friendship first, competition second'.\n#Person1#: Why? In my opinion, it doesn't matter whether you won or not. The most important thing is participation.\n#Person2#: I still think nobody plays for nothing.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have different opinions about the Olympic motto.","topic":"Olympic motto"}
{"fname":"train_4522","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm glad I brought my jacket on this trip.\n#Person2#: Yes, I didn't know Washington, DC got so cold in winter.\n#Person1#: What would you like to do today?\n#Person2#: I really think we should take a tour of the White House.\n#Person1#: I thought we could go to some of the museums. Don't you want to see the museums?\n#Person2#: Of course. But today I feel like seeing the White House. We should see it first, because it's the most famous historical building here.\n#Person1#: I don't agree. I think the Capitol building is the most famous. But okay. If you want to see the White House, we'll go see it. I'm just afraid it will be boring.\n#Person2#: Boring? How can it be boring? It sounds very interesting to me.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are traveling in Washington and they are discussing what to do today. #Person2# wants to see the White House but #Person1# thinks it will be boring.","topic":"travelling"}
{"fname":"train_4523","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, How do I get to the Grand hotel?\n#Person2#: I am sorry, I didn't catch what you said. Could you repeat it please?\n#Person1#: The Grand hotel, is it far from here?\n#Person2#: Sorry, my English isn't so good. Could you speak a little slower?","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how to go to the Grand Hotel, but #Person2# cannot understand what #Person1# is saying.","topic":"asking the way"}
{"fname":"train_4524","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know anything about Dr. Miller's classes?\n#Person2#: Yes. Are you in his class?\n#Person1#: I'm thinking of taking his class next semester.\n#Person2#: He really knew his stuff, but he graded hard. Would that be OK?\n#Person1#: Yes, I really need someone who is really good.\n#Person2#: I didn't find it overwhelming to earn a good grade if you work at it. Can you do that?\n#Person1#: Maybe, but I'm not sure.\n#Person2#: Man, this guy was so funny when he was teaching. I like that, don't you?\n#Person1#: No, that stuff isn't important to me.\n#Person2#: Did you know that he is a fairly new teacher and very current in his field?\n#Person1#: I don't care about any of that.\n#Person2#: We all are looking for different things in an instructor. I hope I've helped you.","summary":"#Person1# is thinking of taking Dr. Miller's class next semester and is asking #Person2# about how he grades and how well he teaches. They find they are looking for different things in an instructor.","topic":"Dr Miller's class"}
{"fname":"train_4525","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor, here's my report for my IVP examination.\n#Person2#: Let me have a look. Can you see there's a stone in your kidney?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, is it dangerous?\n#Person2#: No, but it's painful.\n#Person1#: Do I have to have an operation?\n#Person2#: No, it's not necessary since the stone is not big.\n#Person1#: Good, I can still attend the Olympic Games.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're lucky. But you should go to the Ultrasonic Department to disperse the stone. Meanwhile, I'll give you some herbal medicine.\n#Person1#: Oh, I've heard a lot about the Chinese herbal medicine. I believe it will work.","summary":"#Person2#, the doctor, reads the IVP examination report of #Person1# and suggests that #Person1# should disperse the stone in the body and take some herbal medicine.","topic":"examination report"}
{"fname":"train_4526","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! So, you're back. Do you have everything with you?\n#Person2#: I think so.\n#Person1#: We will need detailed information regarding the full name of the company, the company address. . .\n#Person2#: Yes, yes. I've got all of that here.\n#Person1#: And also, the bank and branch name the company holds an account with and the account number.\n#Person2#: Check, check and check.\n#Person1#: What's the purpose for this check? Would you like to know its repayment capacity?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's one of the main things we are interested in. When do you think I can get hold of this report?\n#Person1#: As it's confidential there is a certain amount of red tape, but it shouldn't take too long. There is, of course a service fee of 300 RMB to be paid.\n#Person2#: No problem, I'll settle that now. You can take it from my Business Account.","summary":"#Person1# asks some more detailed information of the company from #Person2# and #Person2# asks when #Person1# will get the report.","topic":"company report"}
{"fname":"train_4527","dialogue":"#Person1#: I found an apartment to rent.\n#Person2#: Where did you find this apartment?\n#Person1#: I found it in today's apartment ads.\n#Person2#: Really? I can't believe you actually found an apartment in the ads.\n#Person1#: I actually found it in the ads, and it's not too expensive either.\n#Person2#: I want to hear more about this apartment.\n#Person1#: All you really need to know is that the apartment looks great.\n#Person2#: How much will you have to pay for rent?\n#Person1#: Every month I'd only have to pay $ 725.\n#Person2#: For where we live, that is really inexpensive.\n#Person1#: It is, isn't it?\n#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that you finally found an apartment.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has found a great, inexpensive apartment in the ads. #Person2# is glad to hear that.","topic":"finding an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_4528","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm very worried, doctor. I'm afraid that I'm very ill.\n#Person2#: Why do you think so?\n#Person1#: Because I feel tired all the time, even when I wake up in the morning. I find it very difficult to do any work. I have no appetite.\n#Person2#: How do you sleep?\n#Person1#: Very badly, doctor.\n#Person2#: Are you worried about anything?\n#Person1#: Well, yes, I am. I'm worried about my work. I've just taken a new job. I earn a lot of money but it's difficult work. I'm always afraid of making a mistake.\n#Person2#: Well, there's nothing much wrong with you. You're under too much pressure.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2#, the doctor, that #Person1# worries about the health. #Person2# says it is not serious but #Person1# is under great pressure.","topic":"great pressure"}
{"fname":"train_4529","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm very annoyed at your disobedience.\n#Person2#: But mum, I didn't mess it up.\n#Person1#: You should have asked for my opinion before you did it.\n#Person2#: Sorry, mum. I won't do it again.\n#Person1#: You'd better remember your promise.","summary":"#Person1# feels annoyed at #Person2#'s disobedience and #Person2# apologises.","topic":"disobedience"}
{"fname":"train_4530","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready for a second?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid we'll have to cancel the order. I'm not sure whether it agrees with me.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything else?\n#Person2#: I'd prefer swordfish steak.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. It's out of season now.\n#Person2#: Oysters, please.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order some food.","topic":"ordering the food"}
{"fname":"train_4531","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for a necklace for my girl friend as a birthday present.\n#Person2#: You've come to the right store. We've got a beautiful and wide selection of necklaces for you to choose from.\n#Person1#: I like that one over there. Can you show it to me?\n#Person2#: Do you mean the exquisite golden necklace?\n#Person1#: Exactly. How much do you want for it?\n#Person2#: It costs only two thousand yuan.\n#Person1#: Is it made of pure gold?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is, and the lustre will never fade out.\n#Person1#: I'll take it. Please wrap it up for me and give me the receipt.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# choose a birthday present for #Person1#'s girlfriend. #Person1# likes the exquisite golden necklace and #Person2# will wrap it up for #Person1#.","topic":"buying a gift"}
{"fname":"train_4532","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, doctor.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. Well, what's wrong with this little boy?\n#Person1#: He is my son, Jim. He's got a cough.\n#Person2#: How long has he had it?\n#Person1#: Ever since last night.\n#Person2#: Has he had anything to eat today?\n#Person1#: Yes. He had a little milk and an egg this morning.\n#Person2#: Well, Mrs. Brown, I think he's caught a cold.\n#Person1#: Is it serious?\n#Person2#: No, it's nothing serious, but he'd better stay at home and rest.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"Mrs. Brown takes her son Jim to see #Person2#, the doctor, as Jim got a cough. #Person2# says Jim has caught a cold.","topic":"a cold"}
{"fname":"train_4533","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you still see the people we went to school with?\n#Person2#: I did for a while, I suppose, until I left university, but after that not really.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I've lost touch with most people as well, but I still see Pat occasionally.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, how's she getting on?\n#Person1#: Okay. I suppose but she's had a rough time in the last few years. She got divorced.\n#Person2#: What, from Peter?\n#Person1#: Oh, of course. You knew him, didn't you?\n#Person2#: They seemed very close. What happened?\n#Person1#: Yes, they were. Oh, it was all fine until they decided to have children. I think she basically didn't want them, but he did. Well, she had two girls, one after the other, and that meant she had to give up work.\n#Person2#: Didn't she like being at home?\n#Person1#: I think she liked working better, but she felt she should be at home with the children.\n#Person2#: So what happened?\n#Person1#: It all happened very quickly. She rang me one day to say that Peter had left home. He had a new girlfriend. It was strange because he seemed so devoted to his children. They got divorced in a few months and he was married three days later.\n#Person2#: Did He take the children?\n#Person1#: No, that was the amazing thing. He seemed to have lost interest in all of them.\n#Person2#: Does Pat work?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, she has to...","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the recent development of Pat, whom they went to the school with in the past. #Person1# tells #Person2# she had a rough time in the last few years since Pat got divorced from Peter.","topic":"former friend"}
{"fname":"train_4534","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you booked the airplane tickets to spain yet?\n#Person2#: Well, I thought we should go traveling by ship for a change, so I booked two ship tickets instead.\n#Person1#: You should have told me or discussed it with me.\n#Person2#: I wanted to give you a surprise. Don't you like the idea?\n#Person1#: I like it all right, but it takes much more time to travel by ship than by plane.\n#Person2#: We have time, don't we? Every time we went on a trip, we were always tied down by schedules. This time will be different. We don't have to rush.\n#Person1#: You're right. This is our first trip since you retired. We can travel as long as we like.\n#Person2#: We'll have an easy trip and enjoy every minute.\n#Person1#: Have you bought traveler's cheques yet?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I'll go to the bank tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I'll go with you.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# plana their trip to Spain and decide to go by ship in order to enjoy every minute. They will go to buy traveler's cheques together tomorrow.","topic":"travelling by ship"}
{"fname":"train_4535","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, glad to see you here!\n#Person2#: Me, too. How are you going these days?\n#Person1#: I'm OK. What are you doing in the library?\n#Person2#: Oh, recently I'm curious about British English and American English. So I just come here to get some information. They are really about the same, aren't they?\n#Person1#: I don't think so. It seems to me that some of the spellings are different.\n#Person2#: Such as?\n#Person1#: Words like theater and center end in 're' in England instead of 'er' like we spell them.\n#Person2#: Can you think of any more examples?\n#Person1#: The word 'color' is another case in point. In fact, many words which end in 'or' in American English are spelled 'our' in British English.\n#Person2#: I'm still not convinced. I mean, if someone comes here from England, we can all understand what he's saying. The spelling doesn't really matter that much.\n#Person1#: We're not just talking about spelling. There are differences in pronunciation and meaning too. I remember seeing an English movie where the actors kept calling their apartment a flat. Half of the movie was over before I realized what they were talking about.\n#Person2#: So there are slight differences in spelling and some vocabulary.\n#Person1#: And in pronunciation, too. You aren't going to tell me that you sound like James Simpson.\n#Person2#: James Simpson isn't English. He's Scottish.\n#Person1#: Okay. Anyway, the pronunciation is different.\n#Person2#: So British English and American English are different in many ways, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, sure.\n#Person2#: But it's not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other.\n#Person1#: That's exactly what I mean.\n#Person2#: Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# meet in the library. They talk about words' differences in British English and American English. #Person1# thinks British English and American English are different in terms of spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of words while #Person2# questions. They agree that there are differences but do not affect communication.","topic":"words' differences"}
{"fname":"train_4536","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, glad to see you. Come in, please.\n#Person2#: Thanks. It looks like the party is exciting and all are in high spirits.\n#Person1#: My brother, Tom is visiting me for the weekend.\n#Person2#: Where is he?\n#Person1#: He is sitting in the corner over there, and beside the yound woman.\n#Person2#: And who is the yound woman? Uh, the woman wearing a red coat.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's Ann, my piano teacher.\n#Person2#: Piano teacher! I never knew you were practicing the piano.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are at the party and #Person1# points Tom and Ann to #Person2#.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_4537","dialogue":"#Person1#: I must admit that I'm not really looking forward to it.\n#Person2#: No?\n#Person1#: Well, I've been to their parties before, and I don't suppose this one will be any better. All the same people are going on and on about their jobs.\n#Person2#: Aha.\n#Person1#: They all think they are so important. Honestly, I just can't be bothered with them. I never know what to say. Still I've been invited, so I suppose I'd better go. B: Eh.","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# about a boring party that's coming up.","topic":"boring party"}
{"fname":"train_4538","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me!\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I am lost. I'm looking for the East Town Shopping Mall.\n#Person2#: Did you say the Town Hall?\n#Person1#: No. The East Town Mall.\n#Person2#: The East Mall? You are lost! That isn't anywhere near here! The East Town Mall is over near the airport.\n#Person1#: I'm not near the airport now?\n#Person2#: Oh, no! You are on the other side of town. Here is what you should do. Turn around and drive two or three miles down this street. When you see a big hospital on your right, turn left. That's Bloomfield Avenue. Are you following me?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person2#: OK. Then drive along Bloomfield Avenue and you'll see the airport on the right and the mall is on the left. Okay?\n#Person1#: Yes, thanks very much.\n#Person2#: Good luck!","summary":"#Person1# gets lost and #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the East Town Shopping Mall.","topic":"showing the way"}
{"fname":"train_4539","dialogue":"#Person1#: And I realized we were completely lost, but at least we got there in the end.\n#Person2#: Funny you should say that because, er, a similar thing happened to me one time when I was abroad. We were actually doing a concert in this bar in Germany.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: I was actually about to appear on stage, you know, with the band, and I just thought, 'I'll just go out for a little walk and get some fresh air,' 'cause I had about half an hour before we had to go on.\n#Person1#: Uh-huh.\n#Person2#: And I went outside,you know,had a look around, walked around for a bit... and then I decided to go back and, uh, I couldn't find it! It was about two minutes before we were supposed to start.\n#Person1#: No, you're joking!\n#Person2#: Yeah! I thought, 'Ah! What am I gonna do?'\n#Person1#: Could you ask for directions?\n#Person2#: Well, I tried. I asked an old woman, but she didn't speak English, and I don't speak German...\n#Person1#: Don't you? Oh, right.\n#Person2#: And then, I realized I couldn't remember the name of the bar, or the street it was on or anything. So, you know, I was in the middle of a town I didn't know, not knowing the language... and luckily, I saw someone wearing one of our T-shirts. He was obviously going to the conceit, so I sort of followed him back to the bar.\n#Person1#: Wow, that was lucky! Thank goodness!\n#Person2#: And when I got there, the guys were like, 'Where have you been? We thought you'd run out on us!' Anyway, we managed.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# were lost but at least got there in the end. #Person2# shares with #Person1# the similar experience of getting lost when doing a concert in a bar in Germany.","topic":"getting lost"}
{"fname":"train_4540","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Victor. How are you? \n#Person2#: Oh, I'm fine. \n#Person1#: So, are you going to go to class tonight? \n#Person2#: Maybe . . . but I don't think so. \n#Person1#: Really? What's the matter? \n#Person2#: I don't know. I'm just feeling a little sad. \n#Person1#: Listen. Come with me to class, and after class we can go out for dinner. \n#Person2#: Now that's a good idea. Thanks a lot, Brian. I'm feeling better already. ","summary":"Victor feels sad, so Brian invites him for dinner after class to make him feel better.","topic":"feeling sad"}
{"fname":"train_4541","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'll soon graduate from your university. Do you have any plans for the future? \n#Person2#: I'm planning to go to graduate school, but I also want to find a job. Otherwise, I'll have nowhere to go if I fail the entrance exam. \n#Person1#: Do you have a clear career path to follow? \n#Person2#: career path? I'm not sure. \n#Person1#: what kind of job do you want after graduation? \n#Person2#: I want to become a professor, a lawyer, an editor, a civil servant. . . \n#Person1#: wait! You can't do so many things at the same time. What exactly do you want? \n#Person2#: I don't know. Do you have any advice for me? \n#Person1#: yeah, you should first decide what kind of career you really want, plan your career path, and then try your best to achieve your goal. \n#Person2#: I think perhaps I need to buy a few years while I figure out about my career. \n#Person1#: no, you can't waste your time wandering around. If you want a job that requires a higher degree or diploma, you should focus on your graduate school extrance exam;if you want a job that needs working \n#Person2#: thank you so much for your advice. I'll think it over. ","summary":"#Person2# will soon graduate from the university. #Person1# is asking #Person2# about the future plans and suggests that #Person2# should figure it out about further study or plan a career path.","topic":"career advice"}
{"fname":"train_4542","dialogue":"#Person1#: Congratulations! I heard that you are going to take a two-week training course in the headquarter. \n#Person2#: Thank you. I am very happy to have this opportunity to learn something new. You know information and knowledge in this field update very fast. \n#Person1#: Sure it is. This is a changing world. Does the training course cover the new law and regulation issued last month? They are very useful for us. \n#Person2#: Yes, according to the agenda, there will be a seminar on these issues at the very beginning of the training course. \n#Person1#: Well, good for you. I hope you can get what you want from the training. \n#Person2#: I will do my best. ","summary":"#Person1# will take a two-week training course in the headquarter. #Person2# thinks it a good opportunity and hopes #Person1# can get what #Person1# wants.","topic":"training course"}
{"fname":"train_4543","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a double room for tonight? \n#Person2#: With an ocean view? \n#Person1#: Without is fine. \n#Person2#: A double room without a view for just one night? \n#Person1#: That's right. \n#Person2#: Yes, we do. \n#Person1#: By the way, what's the rate for a single room? ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# book a double room.","topic":"booking a room"}
{"fname":"train_4544","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall I make some coffee, Jane? \n#Person2#: That's a good idea, Charlotte. \n#Person1#: It's ready. Do you want any milk? \n#Person2#: Just a little please. \n#Person1#: What about some sugar? Two teaspoonfuls? \n#Person2#: No, less than that. One and a half teaspoonfuls please. That's enough for me. That was very nice. \n#Person1#: Would you like some more? \n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like a cigarette, too. May I have one? \n#Person1#: Of course. I think there are a few in that box. \n#Person2#: I'm afraid it's empty. \n#Person1#: What a pity! \n#Person2#: It doesn't matter. \n#Person1#: Have a biscuit instead. Eat more and smoke less! \n#Person2#: That's very good advice! ","summary":"Charlotte makes the coffee for Jane and herself. Jane wants a cigarette but there is none, and Charlotte thinks she should smoke less and eat more.","topic":"friends' time"}
{"fname":"train_4545","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good envening, do you have a reservation? \n#Person2#: Yes, we've got a reservation. The name is Ann. \n#Person1#: Let me see. Ok, this way, please. \n#Person2#: This is your table. \n#Person1#: And would you like to order now? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: Here is the menu. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# guides #Person2# to the reserved table and gives #Person2# the menu.","topic":"table reservation"}
{"fname":"train_4546","dialogue":"#Person1#: You sit here and I'll go get the food. \n#Person2#: What to order? \n#Person1#: I haven't decided yet. What do you like? \n#Person2#: Uh, I'd like a hamburger, large fries, and a small pepsi. \n#Person1#: Okay, I'll be back in a minute. \n#Person3#: Can I help you? \n#Person1#: I want two cheeseburgers, a large order of fries. \n#Person3#: Anything else? \n#Person1#: A small pepsi and a milkshake. \n#Person3#: Sure. That'll be eight dollars. \n#Person1#: Here it is. Could I have some extra napkins? \n#Person3#: Sure. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are having a meal together. #Person1# helps #Person1# order the food.","topic":"ordering the food"}
{"fname":"train_4547","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I get for you,sir? \n#Person2#: One cup of coffee. \n#Person1#: Cream or sugar? \n#Person2#: I'd like it black with one lump of sugar. \n#Person1#: And for you,sir? \n#Person3#: I think I'll have your cappuccino. \n#Person1#: Anything else? \n#Person3#: No,that's all. \n#Person1#: I'll be right back with your order. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order a coffee and helps #Person3# order a cappuccino.","topic":"ordering the food"}
{"fname":"train_4548","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Lisa. I'm phoning to invite you to our house warming party this Saturday evening. We know you're very busy but we'd love you to come.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd love to. Well. I'll have a test next Monday and an article to hand in on Tuesday. Will the party go on very late?\n#Person1#: Until 1:00 in the morning, but you don't have to stay that long. What about it?\n#Person2#: Alright, I'll come. When does the party start?\n#Person1#: At 8:00 o'clock.\n#Person2#: OK, see you then.","summary":"#Person1# calls Lisa to invite her to a house warming party on Saturday and Lisa agrees to come.","topic":"party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_4549","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, Mister Taylor. Let's go ahead and begin. First of all. Tell me about your last job.\n#Person2#: Well, I worked for 5 years at high tech computers.\n#Person1#: Ok, Hi-tech. How about your website writing skills? Oh, we're looking for someone to create and manage our company's website.\n#Person2#: Um, website... ... website. Sorry I don't think I've read that book.\n#Person1#: Huh? And what about the experience with making flash?\n#Person2#: Well, I think sometimes computer flash is... ... \n#Person1#: Ok, Mister Taylor, I think I have all the information I need.\n#Person2#: Oh, and I really like computer games, I play them every day.\n#Person1#: Ok, Ok, thanks, Mister Taylor you can leave. We'll be in touch.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Taylor. Taylor introduces his previous work experience but actually, he does not know the field well.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4550","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, tourist information, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm phoning about the boat trips on the river D? Can you tell me which days they are?\n#Person1#: Sure, they go every Friday and Sunday.\n#Person2#: And where does the boat leave from?\n#Person1#: You'll find it next to the bridge, it's 10 minutes walk from North Street car park.\n#Person2#: Are there several trips a day?\n#Person1#: Just one, it starts at 12:15, it takes about an hour and 45 minutes. So you'll be back by 2:00.\n#Person2#: How far up the river will the boat take us?\n#Person1#: All the way to Aldford. That's ALDFORD. You get off there and come back through the mountains on a bus.\n#Person2#: It sounds nice. Can I get any food on the boat?\n#Person1#: Not much, the only sell ice cream and cold drinks, but there are lots of cafes in Aldford.\n#Person2#: Can we get tickets on the boat?\n#Person1#: Yes, there are $3.95 for adults and $2.75 for children. Come early and get a good seat.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you for your help.","summary":"#Person2# calls #Person1# to ask about the boat trip on the river D. #Person1# tells #Person2# the trip information.","topic":"boat trip information"}
{"fname":"train_4551","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you know about Albert Einstein's childhood?\n#Person2#: He studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13.\n#Person1#: What was little Albert like in primary school?\n#Person2#: Well, he was rather shy and couldn't get along well with the other boys. He used to ask a lot of questions. He did not enjoy school much. He did poorly in all subjects other than math and science. He began teaching himself math and science at the age of 10.\n#Person1#: Did he learn much at school?\n#Person2#: No, he learned more on his own than at school. He taught himself advanced math and science by the time he was a teenager.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# what Albert Einstein was like in his childhood.","topic":"Albert Einstein"}
{"fname":"train_4552","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are things tonight, Jane?\n#Person2#: Very quiet. I'll be ready to go home now, so how do you like working at night?\n#Person1#: It's fine. After 3 months without a job, any work is OK with me.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean. You must be glad to have a job again.\n#Person1#: You'd better believe it. How long have you worked here?\n#Person2#: Not very long. I was hired right before Christmas last year. The job is not difficult, but I'd like to find something better. It's hard to make ends meet on this salary.\n#Person1#: I know. I've got 2 kids and I'm in debt. Luckily, my wife works, too. The bad thing is, she leaves for work right after I get home.\n#Person2#: Oh, that reminds me. My husband asked me to get some bread at the store. I'd better go now. They close at midnight.","summary":"#Person1# thinks it's OK to work at night after 3 months without a job. Jane hasn't worked here very long and wants to find something better to make ends meet.","topic":"after job lost"}
{"fname":"train_4553","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you OK, Chuck? You look pale.\n#Person2#: I'm fine, Catherine. I just stayed up late last night working on my Chinese.\n#Person1#: Oh, poor you. You know what, I found a new way to learn Chinese and it works very well.\n#Person2#: You did? Do tell me. I've spent all these months trying to learn something new about it. But I've made little progress.\n#Person1#: Sure. I'm learning Chinese through songs.\n#Person2#: So you're learning Chinese songs?\n#Person1#: You can say that. I can actually sing some of them now.\n#Person2#: That's a real achievement. How did you do that?\n#Person1#: I start by listening to the song a few times and after several times I am able to follow the singer.\n#Person2#: It makes sense.\n#Person1#: It does. I've learned some Chinese folk songs this way. They are clearly presented and easy to follow.\n#Person2#: Can I join you, Catherine? I do want to have a try.\n#Person1#: Why not? I downloaded a beautiful song the other day. We can learn it together now.\n#Person2#: Great! Do you think we need a Chinese dictionary?\n#Person1#: Yes, just in case we run into new characters.\n#Person2#: OK. I will bring it with me.","summary":"Chuck makes little progress in learning Chinese and Catherin shares with him a good way to learn Chinese by listening to Chinese folk songs.","topic":"learning Chinese"}
{"fname":"train_4554","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, this is Gordon. I am not in the office at the moment. You have reached Gordon's voicemail if you are calling for an appointment press 1. If you were calling from IBM press 2. If you are making a personal call press 3.\n#Person2#: I need an appointment so I'll press number one.\n#Person1#: you have chosen number one, an appointment.\n#Person2#: That is correct.\n#Person1#: Welcome to the appointment section. If you want an appointment this week press 1. If you want an appointment after this week press 2.\n#Person2#: I need an appointment this week so I will press 1.\n#Person1#: You have chosen an appointment for this week. After the beep please leave a message including your name and contact information. Press the key 0 when you are finished.\n#Person2#: Hello, I am Betty Kelly. I need an appointment to talk with you about the media contract. Call me at 410-555-1212 and it will be convenient to answer the call between 9:00 to 12:00 in the morning. Thanks for your time.","summary":"Belly Kelly calls Gordon to book an appointment to talk with Gordon about the media contract. Gordon's voicemail answers her and guides her to book the appointment.","topic":"booking an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_4555","dialogue":"#Person1#: So next year, you're going to start A levels, which subject are you going to choose?\n#Person2#: I'm surely going to do Spanish because it is my favorite subject and then I'm not really sure. I'd like to do art but I don't know if it's very useful for my career.\n#Person1#: What do you want to do?\n#Person2#: A journalist, that has been my dream since my childhood, so I guess history or psychology or something is probably more useful for my career.\n#Person1#: Do you want to go to university?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm not going to start university straight after I leave school. I'm planning to have a gap year, you know, a break from studying for a while.\n#Person1#: And what would you like to do in your gap year, any ideas?\n#Person2#: I want to travel. I'd like to go to Italy and learn Italian. I don't know if it's really practical, but that's my dream.","summary":"#Person2# will start A levels next year. #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s future plan. #Person2# wants to choose Spanish and wants to be a journalist and wants to take a gap year before college.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_4556","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Good afternoon. I'd like to send this package please. Can you help me?\n#Person1#: Of course. I'll just need some information for the delivery please. Who would you like the package delivered to? And the address?\n#Person2#: Jennings motor, 11 station road.\n#Person1#: Can you give me a contact name at the company please?\n#Person2#: That would be Eric George. No, wait a minute. Eric's on holiday this month. Now I remember. Tom's dealing with deliveries at the moment. Tom Smith.\n#Person1#: Got it. And what day would you like the package delivered?\n#Person2#: Well, today is Friday, and Monday is a bank holiday. so Tuesday would be fine.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to fill in the information and send the package to Jennings motor on Tuesday.","topic":"sending package"}
{"fname":"train_4557","dialogue":"#Person1#: Some companies use to ban dating among employees, but now they have realized it is something in avertable. People spend so much time at work. It is not surprising for one to have a crash on the other.\n#Person2#: If we think positively, office love can be beneficial to company.\n#Person1#: Beneficial? I don ' t think so. If two employees get married, they will leave at the same time for a honeymoon, or later one of them will stay at home taking care of babies. If they break up, the company will probably have to relocate one of them to make the workplace more comfortable. By any means, the company must spare extra efforts to solve problems brought by an office dating.\n#Person2#: But if two employees are in love, they will be happy. Happy people are more productive. If they develop an intimate relation with each other, they are willing to share knowledge and experience. It can help to improve work efficiency.\n#Person1#: I doubt that.","summary":"#Person1# thinks office love is not surprising but may bring many problems to the company while #Person2# argues that love can improve productivity.","topic":"office love"}
{"fname":"train_4558","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm calling today about a bill that I never received.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me which credit card it was for?\n#Person1#: It was for my Master Card.\n#Person2#: You should've gotten that bill two weeks ago.\n#Person1#: I haven't got it in the mail yet.\n#Person2#: The computer is showing that all bills have been mailed.\n#Person1#: What am I supposed to do about my bill then?\n#Person2#: Maybe you should call your post office.\n#Person1#: But if it's their mistake, can I get an extension on my bill payment?\n#Person2#: Yes, but you will need to send us proof of their mistake.\n#Person1#: Okay, thank you very much for your help.\n#Person2#: Not a problem. Enjoy the rest of your day.","summary":"#Person1# is calling to inquire about a missing bill. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# to contact the post office and send #Person2# the proof of their mistake.","topic":"inquiry"}
{"fname":"train_4559","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time.\n#Person2#: I'd been feeling pretty well until just a few days ago.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the trouble now?\n#Person2#: I feel run down, tired. I've been having headaches almost every day. And I'm not getting as much sleep as usually do.\n#Person1#: Have you been eating properly? Eating the right kind of food is important for your health, you know.\n#Person2#: Well, I haven't been eating well, I guess. I usually only have enough time to grab a sandwich and a cup of coffee for lunch.\n#Person1#: And what about dinner?\n#Person2#: Sometimes I'm too tired to eat anything at all.\n#Person1#: That's not good. You don't have a well-balanced diet. Have you been taking vitamin pills?\n#Person2#: I don't like to take any medicine at all without talking it over with a doctor first.","summary":"Tom started to feel ill several days ago and #Person1# finds out it might arise from Tom's unhealthy diet.","topic":"unhealthy diet"}
{"fname":"train_4560","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading?\n#Person2#: Oh, it ' s the latest novel by Ray Blue. It ' s a sic-fi thriller.\n#Person1#: I thought he usually wrote horror books.\n#Person2#: He does. He ' s good at this genre too. It ' s a captivating read.\n#Person1#: We ' re going to the bookshop. Would you like to join us?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would. I need to buy a textbook for my course and, as you know, I love browsing through the latest paperbacks.\n#Person1#: Me too. I need something to read on the flight to New York. I can never sleep on planes. Sarah wants to pick up some children ' s books for her daughter.\n#Person2#: I want to look at nelson Mandela ' s autobiography.\n#Person1#: This is sure to be a worthwhile read.","summary":"#Person2# is reading a sic-fi thriller by Ray Blue. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the book store and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"go to bookstore"}
{"fname":"train_4561","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I need more amenities, please.\n#Person2#: Could you be a little more specific, sir?\n#Person1#: Well, to be more specific, the free stuff, like soap, lotion, and shampoo.\n#Person2#: I understand. Now, you're saying that you've already used up all your amenities?\n#Person1#: Oh, no! I've got all I need for my stay here.\n#Person2#: So, what's the problem?\n#Person1#: I need souvenirs!\n#Person2#: You want some souvenirs!\n#Person1#: Yes, yes. Souvenirs.\n#Person2#: But, sir, our souvenir shop carries all those items.\n#Person1#: That's not the same thing. If you buy hotel souvenirs, they have no sentimental value.\n#Person2#: I understand, sir. I'll call housekeeping. You'll have your souvenirs shortly.","summary":"#Person1# wants to take some free amenities as souvenirs because he thinks they have sentimental value. #Person2# agrees and will call the housekeeping.","topic":"souvenirs"}
{"fname":"train_4562","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you need today?\n#Person2#: I need to take a few classes.\n#Person1#: What kind of classes would you like to take?\n#Person2#: How about a driver's course?\n#Person1#: Okay, you're going to need to make an appointment.\n#Person2#: I don't understand why I need to make an appointment.\n#Person1#: You need to make one to come down and fill out your paperwork.\n#Person2#: I'd like to make one now if I could.\n#Person1#: Sure you can ; when would you like to come in?\n#Person2#: I'd like to come in tomorrow morning at 9\n#Person1#: That'll be fine.\n#Person2#: That's great. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# wants to take a driver's course tomorrow morning and #Person1# tells #Person2# to make an appointment.","topic":"take courses"}
{"fname":"train_4563","dialogue":"#Person1#: excuse me, could you tell me which line I ' m supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package?\n#Person2#: you can buy the bubble wrap here, but you ' ll have to stand in line over here to post your passage.\n#Person1#: that ' s a really long line. How long do you think it ' ll take to get through all those people?\n#Person2#: it takes about 3 minutes per person, so it ' ll probably be about an hour ' s wait.\n#Person1#: can I buy stamps here?\n#Person2#: sure. How many would you like?\n#Person1#: I need 30 for my Christmas cards.\n#Person2#: are you sending them abroad?\n#Person1#: twenty of them are going abroad to China and America.\n#Person2#: do you have any going anywhere in the EU? If you do, those are less expensive.\n#Person1#: no.\n#Person2#: ok, here you go. That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence.\n#Person1#: and the bubble wrap?\n#Person2#: that ' s another quid.\n#Person1#: thanks a lot. You ' Ve been very helpful.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# where to buy the bubble wrap and how to post a package. Then #Person1# buys 30 stamps and the bubble wrap with #Person2#'s help.","topic":"postage"}
{"fname":"train_4564","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Mary from the Taipei new station, what can i do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, Marry, this is Lin Wang, calling from network.\n#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Wang, who do you wish to speak to?\n#Person2#: May i speak to David please?\n#Person1#: Davids who, we have 5 Davids in the office.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry, David Richton.\n#Person1#: Please hold on a minute, offer your call to Mr. Richton.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"Lin Wang wants to make a phone call to David Richton. Mary will offer the call to Mr. Richton.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_4565","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a little problem with room 507.\n#Person2#: What exactly seems to be the problem, Mr. Sandals?\n#Person1#: I found cockroaches in my room.\n#Person2#: Cockroaches, sir? That's unbelievable.\n#Person1#: I've seen at least nine different cockroaches in my room.\n#Person2#: Sir, are you sure you haven't seen the same silverfish nine times?\n#Person1#: There are nine cockroaches in my room. I don't have time for your disbelief!\n#Person2#: I apologize. One moment, please, while I transfer you to my supervisor.","summary":"Mr. Sandals claims that nine cockroaches have been found in room 507. #Person2# will transfer him to the supervisor.","topic":"room service report"}
{"fname":"train_4566","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. When is the next train to New York City?\n#Person1#: Let me see. . . the train to New York City. . . here it is. . . daily except Sunday at 10, 30, 12, 20 and 15, 10.\n#Person2#: Aren't there any trains before 10:30?\n#Person1#: Sorry, not before 10:30.\n#Person2#: Then one to New York at 10:30.\n#Person1#: One way or round trip?\n#Person2#: One way.\n#Person1#: A soft seat or hard one?\n#Person2#: How much is a soft?\n#Person1#: $ 15. And for a hard one, only $ 6.\n#Person2#: Then one hard seat, please.\n#Person1#: OK. Here is your change. The train leaves on platform 8.","summary":"#Person2# buys a one-way hard-seat train ticket to New York City at 10:30 with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"buy train ticket"}
{"fname":"train_4567","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Peter. I'm afraid I can't make it to dinner tomorrow night.\n#Person2#: Oh, why not?\n#Person1#: It's just I'm not feeling well. I think I'm coming down with a cold or something.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Hey, don't worry about the dinner. We'll do it some other time. But you take care of yourself.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I will.","summary":"#Person1# calls Peter for absence from tomorrow's dinner because of illness.","topic":"cancellation of dinner"}
{"fname":"train_4568","dialogue":"#Person1#: You married Joe, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Joe? I don't know what you mean.\n#Person1#: I remember you are in love.\n#Person2#: Oh, I took a shine to him when we met for the first time. But it comes and goes.\n#Person1#: It's Greek to me.","summary":"#Person2# says she took a shine to Joe but the feeling has gone. #Person1# feels puzzled.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4569","dialogue":"#Person1#: Spring Festival is the most important festival in China, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's true.\n#Person1#: How long is the holiday?\n#Person2#: It depends. But usually it's about 15 days.\n#Person1#: Do you eat any special food for the festival?\n#Person2#: Yes, dumpling is a must. There is also other food. For example, people eat chicken for good luck.\n#Person1#: That's interesting. I'm told the Chinese firework is very beautiful, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's really wonderful!\n#Person1#: Oh, great! I hope I can spend this Spring Festival with you here in Beijing.\n#Person2#: I'm sure you'll have a good time.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the traditions of the Spring Festival. #Person1# hopes to spend this Spring Festival in Beijing with #Person2#.","topic":"Spring Festival"}
{"fname":"train_4570","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Lily, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: Waiting for someone.\n#Person1#: You mean the boy you met on MSN?\n#Person2#: You're right. He is so funny and I think I'm in love with him.\n#Person1#: You must be joking. You can't fall in love with someone you've never met!\n#Person2#: I know, but I keep thinking of him every day. And I get really depressed when he's not online.\n#Person1#: I think it's just a crush. You can't be serious.\n#Person2#: Well, this might be silly. But I just can't get him off my mind. And I can't help missing him.\n#Person1#: Did you tell him?\n#Person2#: Yes. He said I'm his dream girl.\n#Person1#: You shouldn't take it too seriously. It might be a lie.\n#Person2#: I know. I can't tell whether he's serious or not so I need your advice.\n#Person1#: I think you should enlarge your circle of real life friends, and then the right person will come along.","summary":"Lily falls in love with the boy she met on the internet, but #Person1# advises her not to take it too seriously and to make more real-life friends.","topic":"net love"}
{"fname":"train_4571","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the weather like in your city?\n#Person2#: In the summer it gets very hot. the temperature is often between 37 and 40 centigrade. when it is hot we often get rains. the winters are drier.\n#Person1#: The summer temperature usually often reaches about 20 or25 in my city. the rain falls mostly in the winter. and we often get snow.\n#Person2#: What are the temperatures in winter? in my city it is about 15 or 20 degrees.\n#Person1#: In winter temperature often falls to zero at night temperature can be below that. the streets are often icing in the morning. with high such temperatures you must get some thunderstorms.\n#Person2#: Yeah, we do. in the middle of summer there can be thunderstorms every day usually in the afternoon. i heard your city has a lot of fog, is that true?\n#Person1#: We do have a few foggy days in winter. but i would not say we have a lot of fogs. the sky are usually clearly over your city, are they?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. like i said we have thunderstorms. but each one usually only last a few hours. then the skys are clear again.\n#Person1#: Have you ever had snow in your city?\n#Person2#: My grandmother said there was snow once when she was a child. but my parents and i only see it outside of our city.\n#Person1#: The river in my city sometime freeze over. people go ice-skating on it. on summer people go boating on the river. but few people go swimming because it is not very clean.\n#Person2#: As you know, my city is on the coast. the water is also not clean. but people still go swimming all year around. i prefer to sand bath on the beach when the weather is hot in sunny.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the temperatures and the weathers in their cities in summer and winter. #Person1#'s city has moderate temperatures in summer and it is always rainy and icy in winter while #Person2#'s city has high temperatures in summer with many thunderstorms and barely snows in winter.","topic":"summer and winter"}
{"fname":"train_4572","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you live, Kim?\n#Person2#: I live in an apartment downtown.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's convenient, but. . . how much crime is there?\n#Person2#: Not much. But there is a lot of traffic. I can't stand the noise sometimes! Where do you live?\n#Person1#: . I have a house in the suburbs.\n#Person2#: Oh, I bet it's really quiet. But is there much to do there?\n#Person1#: No, not much. In fact, nothing ever really happens. That's the trouble.\n#Person2#: Hey. Let's trade places one weekend!\n#Person1#: OK. Great idea!","summary":"Kim and #Person1# are discussing the living in downtown and in suburb. Kim then suggests trading places one weekend and #Person1# agrees.","topic":"downtown life"}
{"fname":"train_4573","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I buy my textbooks?\n#Person2#: Do you have your book list for your class?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have my list.\n#Person2#: Fine. Once you have it, you can go to the bookstore. Do you know where that is?\n#Person1#: Yes, I know where the bookstore is.\n#Person2#: OK, so once you pass the gym, it's the first door on your left. Do you know you can also sell your used textbooks there?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't know I could do that.\n#Person2#: You just take them with you and trade them with the used textbook man just outside the door. Do you think you will be going there today?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am going today.\n#Person2#: Well, if you decide to go, I could meet you over there at 1\n#Person1#: Yes, thank you. That would be great.\n#Person2#: Well, then, I'll talk to you later. Have a good day!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about how to buy and sell textbooks, then they decide to go to the bookstore together later.","topic":"buy books"}
{"fname":"train_4574","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I am looking for a woman named Mia.\n#Person2#: I think I am who you are looking for. You have got to be Rubin.\n#Person1#: That would be me!\n#Person2#: Rubin! Karen and Mike have spoken about you so often that I feel like I've met you before.\n#Person1#: I hope that what they had to say was mostly good!\n#Person2#: They only said wonderful things about you. You did a good job of finding me.\n#Person1#: Finding the beautiful woman in a red dress next to the fountain wasn't all that hard.\n#Person2#: Yes, I guess it was a choice of me or the pigeons!\n#Person1#: I was hoping that we could take a walk down the street to my favorite cafe.\n#Person2#: Lunch sounds great! Let's head on out!","summary":"Rubin meets Mia for the first time. Rubin then suggests a walk to the cafe and Mia agrees.","topic":"first date"}
{"fname":"train_4575","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. I suppose you are Ms. Monica. My name is Mr. Thomas, the general manager of ABC Company. Here is my business card.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: I am very impressed by your resume. Therefore, I am very interested to know why you're willing to leave your current company.\n#Person2#: I am looking for a more challenging position. I can't grow anymore in my current job.\n#Person1#: Ok, I understand. But why you choose us to work for?\n#Person2#: I have studied carefully the information about your company on the internet and I have checked your company's homepage. I am impressed by the company. And I like the products a lot. Since you're growing steadily, I would be very eager to help you to improve your accounting system.\n#Person1#: How do you work with a team?\n#Person2#: I work quite well with a team. I'm a good team player. I respect people, cooperate well with member's team. And I will do my best to help team members.\n#Person1#: What's your long term goal?\n#Person2#: I'd like to bring to ABC Company not only my technical skills, ambition, enthusiasm, but also my loyalty. A sincere desire to become an administrative assistant is the heart of my career plans.","summary":"Mr. Thomas is interviewing Ms. Monica. She tells Mr. Thomas she wants a challenging job and she's impressed by the company and the products, and then she introduces her teamwork ability and her long term goal.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4576","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to join in the bus tour.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir.\n#Person1#: Will the bus pick up the tourists from hotels?\n#Person2#: Of course. You don't have to come here and we will drop you off at your hotel.\n#Person1#: Woo, that's quite convenient.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to join the bus tour.","topic":"the bus tour"}
{"fname":"train_4577","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mary, what's up?\n#Person2#: Just so so. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time, so we decided to meet again tonight.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's exciting. What does this guy look like? Is he hot?\n#Person2#: Well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found him extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! And we have so much in common. We like the same team, music, and most amazingly, we both love Chinese food! I have the feeling that we are going to be great friends.\n#Person1#: It seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend?\n#Person2#: There's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have radar helping me spot new friends.\n#Person1#: Well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you ask me what I value most in a friend, I would say honesty.\n#Person2#: I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either.","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# about a guy she met at the bar last night. She thinks the guy is funny and they have a lot in common. Then Mary and #Person1# talk about the qualities they look for in a friend.","topic":"friend"}
{"fname":"train_4578","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, this is Mary Bobbins. She's just come over from sales.\n#Person2#: It's nice to meet you! Guess we'll be working together.\n#Person1#: Yes, she'll be working closely with you on the marketing end of things.\n#Person2#: Good. Well, welcome aboard, Ms, Robbins.","summary":"#Person1# is introducing a new colleague, Mary Bobbins, to Tom.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_4579","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was really glad to hear about your promotion. Congratulations!\n#Person2#: Thanks, Jane. I was really surprised. I mean there were a lot of qualified people out there.\n#Person1#: Sure, but the work you did was really exceptional! You definitely deserved it!\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: You are always responsible and careful.\n#Person2#: Jane, I appreciate it very much. I expect to see you get nominated pretty soon, too. You've been doing some great work!\n#Person1#: Thank you. I'll try my best. By the way, when do you take over the new position?\n#Person2#: Next month.\n#Person1#: So what are you responsible for?\n#Person2#: I'm going to manage the whole accounts department.\n#Person1#: So you must get higher pay than before.\n#Person2#: Yes, the company will also give me a prize of 1, 000 Yuan.\n#Person1#: 1, 000 Yuan? That's great! So. . .\n#Person2#: OK, I know what you mean. It's my treat.\n#Person1#: Really? Can I order anything I want?\n#Person2#: Of course. Let's go.","summary":"Jane congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s promotion and admires her work performance. #Person2# tells Jane that #Person2# will receive a prize of 1, 000 Yuan and will treat Jane.","topic":"promotion"}
{"fname":"train_4580","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of car is best for me?\n#Person2#: For you, I would recommend this one here.\n#Person1#: The compact? Why do you think that one is better than the others?\n#Person2#: This automobile is just right for your needs because not only is it compact for ease in city driving, but also, it has many safety features. I know that as a parent, you are concerned about safety in driving your kids to and from school.\n#Person1#: That's true. What kind of safety features are we talking about?\n#Person2#: This model features anti-lock brakes, airbags on both driver and passenger sides, and impact collision design. But that's not all. This car isn't only safe but it's also very economical.\n#Person1#: You mean it has a cheaper price than similar models?\n#Person2#: Yes, this price is very affordable, but driving this car you'll also notice a significant annual saving in gas consumption. The main attraction for this model is the fuel economy.\n#Person1#: With the cost of gasoline these days, that is a big plus. I think this model may be just what I'm looking for.\n#Person2#: Why don't you take it for a test drive, and think it over.","summary":"#Person2# recommends the compact car to #Person1# because it's compact and it has many safety features. Besides, the compact car is very economical and it saves gas.","topic":"the compact car"}
{"fname":"train_4581","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. When's the next bus?\n#Person2#: The next bus will be here in four minutes.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. That'll be the number forty four?\n#Person2#: No, it's the number fifty-eight.\n#Person1#: So when's the next forty-four? Will it be here soon?\n#Person2#: No, it won't.\n#Person1#: So when will it be here then?\n#Person2#: Never.\n#Person1#: Never?\n#Person2#: That's right. The number forty-four doesn't stop here any more. It's stop is round the corner.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the next bus is No.58 in four minutes and No.44 has moved its stop to the corner.","topic":"take the bus"}
{"fname":"train_4582","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: Hmm, I want to change my traveler's cheque. Here is a traveler's cheque of 3, 000 dollars. I would like to cash this cheque, please.\n#Person1#: No problem. May I see your identification?\n#Person2#: Sure. How about my passport?\n#Person1#: That's fine! How would you like this cash back?\n#Person2#: I want 20 hundred bills and the rest in fifties, please.\n#Person1#: Three thousand. Please check it, sir. Thank you and have a good day.\n#Person2#: Thank you and bye-bye!","summary":"#Person2# comes to cash the traveler's cheque. #Person1# checks the identification and serves #Person2#.","topic":"cash the cheque"}
{"fname":"train_4583","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have some quality-control problems. Mr. Zhang. We need to go to the source to work them out.\n#Person2#: What problems are you having exactly?\n#Person1#: The complaint rate for our new product line is very high, almost eight percent.\n#Person2#: That is high.\n#Person1#: Yes. We keep finding problems when testing the sound boards.\n#Person2#: But your promotional materials claim the broads are the least expensive of their types on the market.\n#Person1#: The least expensive, but still fully functional. And we think that your factory needs to take measures to improve quality-control.\n#Person2#: That will involve additional expenses for us, which we will have to pass on to you as a rate hike.\n#Person1#: I am afraid that is not acceptable. Your contract says that you will deliver a product with a reject rate of less than six percent.\n#Person2#: Well. I will tell you what, Mr. Li. I will review the contract and talk with management. Then we will get together and hash this out.","summary":"Mr. Li reports the high complaint rate of the new product line to Mr. Zhang and urges him to improve quality-control. Mr. Zhang demands a rate hike but is turned down by Mr. Li according to the signed contract.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_4584","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, room reservations. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, my name is Peter. I have made a reservation for a single room from June 18th to June 21st. I'd like to make some changes. The reservation should only be to June 20th.\n#Person1#: A single room from June 18th to 20th. Is that correct?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: OK. Do you need a limousine service?\n#Person2#: That's exactly what I want. How much does it charge?\n#Person1#: A hundred and eighty yuan for one way. We have a counter at the airport where our representative will lead you to the car.\n#Person2#: It sounds good. I'll take that.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. We look forward to serving you.","summary":"Peter calls to change the check-out date. #Person1# then recommends a limousine service and Peter gladly accepts.","topic":"change of reservation"}
{"fname":"train_4585","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been told you might have a vacant room.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a spare room.\n#Person1#: Would it be okey to look at the room, now?\n#Person2#: Would you come here in twenty minutes? We're right in the middle of dinner.\n#Person1#: This apartment looks nice.\n#Person2#: Yes, it has two bedrooms. That's convenient.\n#Person1#: How much is the rents?\n#Person2#: 2, 500 yuan a month.\n#Person1#: This apartment is nice, but I'd like to find a cheaper one.","summary":"#Person1# comes to see the vacant room of #Person2#. Though the apartment is nice, #Person1# wants a cheaper one.","topic":"look for an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_4586","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to order new business cards.\n#Person2#: Do you have any idea how many you'd like?\n#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be enough.\n#Person2#: Would you fill out this form, please?\n#Person1#: I don't want to make any changes to my old card.\n#Person2#: If you detect any difference, I'll take you out to dinner.\n#Person1#: . . . Okay, that's it. Here's the form, and here's my old card to use as a model.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Your order will be ready seven days from now.\n#Person1#: I need it sooner. Let me have it in three days, okay?\n#Person2#: We can certainly give you faster turn around, but it will cost you extra.","summary":"#Person1# needs 2000 new business cards the same as the old ones. #Person2# asks for extra money if #Person1# wants to get them quicker.","topic":"new business cards"}
{"fname":"train_4587","dialogue":"#Person1#: If we are to modernize our information processing, manufacturing system and management code, we need to complete our office automation.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. We have to equip our company with a network of workstations at every office as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: Our copying machines are too slow, our telephone system is limited in function, and our offices are not well-equipped for us to work efficiently. To improve the offices for higher efficiency, we have to change all the chairs and some of the desks also, redesign our office so that we may have more space.\n#Person2#: Good. We can contact the Tiana Office Furniture Store, and ask them to install computers in our company, deliver new tables and other furniture to match the function of the computers, and to improve our work atmosphere simultaneously.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to complete the office automation and #Person2# suggests contacting the furniture store.","topic":"office automation"}
{"fname":"train_4588","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here?\n#Person2#: No, not at all. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Are you going somewhere or meeting someone?\n#Person1#: I am on my way to Washington. And you?\n#Person2#: I am on my way to San Francisco.\n#Person1#: Really? I think San Francisco is probably the most exciting city in the U-S.\n#Person2#: So do I. No other city has as many good restaurants or as much good music.\n#Person1#: Is San Francisco your hometown?\n#Person2#: I am from a very small town in Pennsylvania. I wouldn't want to live there again, either. I don't like to live in a small town very much.\n#Person1#: Neither do I. But small towns have their advantages: less traffic -\n#Person2#: And friendlier people. You know, I'm beginning to feel homesick. By the way, where are your from?\n#Person1#: China.\n#Person2#: China? But you speak English like a native speaker. I didn't have any idea.\n#Person1#: Oh, excuse me. It's time for my flight. Well, it's been nice talking with you.\n#Person2#: You, too. Bye!","summary":"#Person1# from a small town in Pennsylvania and #Person2# from China meets at the airport. #Person1#'s heading for Washington and #Person2#'s heading for San Francisco.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4589","dialogue":"#Person1#: Er...What's your name again, please? Could you spell it out? I'll write it down.\n#Person2#: W-O-N-D-E-R, Wonder. Did you get it this time?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. Mr. Wonder. Is that correct?\n#Person2#: Yes. By the way there is a stain on my trousers. Can you remove it?\n#Person1#: Let me see. This one on the pants? Yes, I believe we can get this spot out all right.\n#Person2#: And one button on the vest is loose. Could you sew it on tightly?\n#Person1#: OK, sir. Here's your slip, sir.\n#Person2#: Good. And when can I get my laundry back?\n#Person1#: Are you in a hurry for it?\n#Person2#: Yes, since I expect to check out tomorrow morning. I want it ready by 10 tomorrow at the latest.\n#Person1#: My goodness, you certainly are in a hurry. But don't worry. We'll do our best and have it ready before you leave.\n#Person2#: Thank goodness! I'll be back at about 10:30 tomorrow morning, then.\n#Person1#: All right, sir.","summary":"Mr. Wonder comes to a laundry. He wants #Person1# to clean the stain on the trousers and sew on the button to the vest tightly by 10 tomorrow morning.","topic":"laundry"}
{"fname":"train_4590","dialogue":"#Person1#: Grace, quick. If you don't hurry, we're going to miss the beginning of the kungfu movie.\n#Person2#: So what!\n#Person1#: Don't you want to watch it?\n#Person2#: Not really. I couldn't care less about kungfu movies.\n#Person1#: You should have told me earlier. Now I'm going without you.","summary":"#Person1# has asked Grace to see a kungfu movie, but Grace's not interested, so #Person1#'ll go alone.","topic":"kungfu movie"}
{"fname":"train_4591","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Welcome to Heavenly Pies. May I take your order?\n#Person2#: Uh ... yes. I'd like the chicken fried steak.\n#Person1#: Okay. Would you like fries, bread, or rice with your meal?\n#Person2#: Umm. I'll take the rice?\n#Person1#: Would you care for anything to drink?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I'll take a medium orange juice.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. We only have large or small.\n#Person2#: Well, in that case, uh, I'll have a small one.\n#Person1#: Okay. A small juice. And what kind of dressing would you like with your salad. It comes with the fried steak.\n#Person2#: What dressings do you have?\n#Person1#: We have French, Italian, blue cheese, and ranch.\n#Person2#: Oh! Ranch, please.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything else?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd like to see your pie menu. That's the main reason why I like to dine here.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm so sorry, but we aren't serving pies today.\n#Person2#: Huh? I thought this was Heavenly Pies Restaurant.\n#Person1#: Well, it usually is, but, Dave, our baker, slipped in the kitchen on a banana two days ago, and hurt his leg. [Oh] He'll be out for at least two weeks. In the meantime, we're serving ice cream sundaes instead. Sorry.\n#Person2#: Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. Well in that case, I'll have an ice cream sundae.\n#Person3#: I'll be back with your order in a few minutes","summary":"At Heavenly Pies, #Person2# orders chicken fried steak with rice and ranch dressing salad, a small orange juice, and would like a pie. #Person1# regretfully tells #Person2# that pies aren't available today, so #Person2# orders an ice cream sundae instead.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_4592","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's so hot in here!\n#Person2#: It's noisy too, but the music is great!\n#Person1#: Yes, I like this record very much. Do you come here often?\n#Person2#: Now and again at weekends. How about you?\n#Person1#: This is the second time I've come here. My friend Jack told me that this was a good place to enjoy ourselves, and I came here with him.\n#Person2#: Then what is your opinion about it now? Are you having a good time?\n#Person1#: Of course I am. My name's Patrick by the way. What's your name?\n#Person2#: My name is Diane.","summary":"Diane meets Patrick in a pub. Diane sometimes comes here at weekends while Patrick comes here for the second time.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4593","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Parkson College. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester.\n#Person1#: Do you want a day or evening course?\n#Person2#: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.\n#Person1#: Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Oh! Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not on Thursdays.\n#Person1#: Well, there's a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7.\n#Person2#: Just once a week?\n#Person1#: Yes. But that's almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45.\n#Person2#: Oh! Well, that's alright. I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last?\n#Person1#: Mm, let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first week in September, and finish, oh, just before Christmas. December 21st.\n#Person2#: And how much is the course?\n#Person1#: That's 300 dollars including the necessary computer time.\n#Person2#: Ah-hum. Okay. Eh, where do I go to register?\n#Person1#: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6 and 9 in Frost Hall.\n#Person2#: Is that the round building behind the parking lot?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's the one.\n#Person2#: Oh, I know how to get there. Is there anything that I should bring with me?\n#Person1#: No, just your checkbook.\n#Person2#: Well, thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You're very welcome. Bye!\n#Person2#: Bye!","summary":"#Person2# is calling Parkson College for information on courses in computer programming. #Person1# suggests #Person2# taking a data processing course on Monday evening. #Person2# takes the advice and #Person1# tells #Person2# details of registration.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_4594","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is Jimmy? Why hasn't he come down for breakfast? Needn't he go to school today?\n#Person2#: He's still in bed in his room.\n#Person1#: What's the matter with our dear son?\n#Person2#: He's feeling terrible. I think he must have caught a bad cold.\n#Person1#: Well, we must call the doctor.\n#Person2#: Okay. Can you remember the doctor's telephone number? I can't find it.\n#Person1#: Yes. It's 7546 2811.","summary":"Jimmy's parents find he's feeling terrible. They'll call the doctor immediately.","topic":"illness"}
{"fname":"train_4595","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, we shouldn't sit here doing nothing.\n#Person2#: Why not? It's Saturday afternoon, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, but there's so much to do around the house.\n#Person2#: It can wait.\n#Person1#: We ought to finish washing down the kitchen walls and cupboards.\n#Person2#: We can do that tomorrow. We don't have to do it today.\n#Person1#: All right. That's a good idea.\n#Person2#: Talking about washing down the kitchen-where's Bob?\n#Person1#: He's having lunch with Georgia.\n#Person2#: What! Again?\n#Person1#: He should be back soon.\n#Person2#: He shouldn't spend so much time with that girl.\n#Person1#: You must be patient, David. Nineteen's a very difficult age, you know?\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. But he ought to be studying more.","summary":"#Person1# suggests doing housework but David puts off it till tomorrow. Then #Person1# tells David that Bob's having lunch with Georgia. David thinks Bob should focus on his study.","topic":"do the housework"}
{"fname":"train_4596","dialogue":"#Person1#: You said you wanted to talk to me about that course I'm doing this term. Music?\n#Person2#: Actually I was a bit confused because I thought you were majoring in maths.\n#Person1#: That's right, I am. I'm doing four months courses this year. Music is an optional course - you just choose it if you're interested. Why? Are you thinking about doing it?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure. What are the requirements?\n#Person1#: Well, for a start, it's distance learning - you don't actually have to be at the university to do it.\n#Person2#: I'm more worried about the actual musical things. Like, I don't know how to read music.\n#Person1#: That doesn't matter. You'll learn as you go along. What about computer skills? You're OK there?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Does that matter?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd say they're necessary. Like I said, it's all distance learning, so it's computer-based.","summary":"#Person2#'s hesitating about joining the music course. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the requirements of the course.","topic":"the music course"}
{"fname":"train_4597","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in, please. \n#Person2#: Good moring, Mrs. Smith. \n#Person1#: Good moring. You are Mr. Sun, aren't you? Take a seat, please. \n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. \n#Person1#: I've noticed from your resume that you majored in accounting at Peking University. Will you please tell me something about your related courses? \n#Person2#: In the first academic year we learned Principles of Accounting, and in the following years we learned Cost Accounting, Commercial Accounting, Industrial Accounting, and Mangagement Accounting. \n#Person1#: Have you taken Accounting for Decision-Making and Control? \n#Person2#: No, we haven't taken such a course, but we have taken a more specialized course for decision making, by the name of Forecasting and Decision-Making. \n#Person1#: From your school report card, I can see you did well in every course. But our advertisement says we need an accountant with practical work experience. \n#Person2#: I forgot to include my experience as an accountant in my resume. In fact, I took a part-time job as an accountant at the Atlantic Trading Company during my second and third school year. I worked three evenings a week there and I did quite well. Here is the recommendation. \n#Person1#: You can speak English fluently but I wonder if you can deal with bookkeeping and accounting in English. \n#Person2#: No problem. The professional English course is just English for Accounting. Moreover, as you know, the Atlantic Trading Company is a Sino-Australian joint venture. When I served part-time there, I became well acquainted with accounting operated in English. \n#Person1#: That sounds fine. Why did you choose to apply to our company? \n#Person2#: I have a relative working as a manager in your manufacturing department. Her name is Liuling. She told me a lot about your company and I became quite interested. I believe I can have a promising career with the development of this company. \n#Person1#: Do you know something about the payment we give to our employees? \n#Person2#: No, can you tell me about it? \n#Person1#: Of course. As for an entry-level accountant, we pay $ 1, 500 a month in the first half year. We have a grading system to evaluate your work. If you have made progress, we will certainly raise your salary. For beginners with a CPA certificate, they can earn at least $ 3, 000 a month. \n#Person2#: I have passed the five courses required by the Chinese CPA Association, but the certificate won't come to hand until next month. How about that? \n#Person1#: I hope you can show me your CPA certificate before we reach a decision by the end of July. \n#Person2#: Thank you, Mrs. Smith. It is really a pleasure talking with you. \n#Person1#: The same for me. We'll keep in touch with you. \n#Person2#: Thank you. Good-bye. ","summary":"Mrs. Smith is interviewing Mr.Sun who majored in accounting at Peking University. Mr.Sun introduces the related courses he took in university and adds the experience as an accountant at the Atlantic Trading Company for two years. Then he shows his English ability and explains why he applied to this company. Mrs. Smith tells him about the payment and asks him to show her his CPA certificate before they reach a decision.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4598","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, I want to learn how to drive this summer vacation. \n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You'd better hurry up before they've filled all classes. Many people are learning how to drive now. \n#Person1#: I will get registered now at once. Do you know any training schools? \n#Person2#: I am not sure. You can search for them on the Internet. \n#Person1#: OK. look, I've typed driver schools, and there are so many results coming out. \n#Person2#: Let me see. BeeTee Tranining School, summer program, 3, 000 Yuan, learn how to drive within one month, and get driver's license within three months. \n#Person1#: 3, 000 Yuan is a little bit steep. \n#Person2#: I think so. Let's see the next one, 3, 500 Yuan, summer program. Forget it. \n#Person1#: I've heard that the Ideal Life School is famous. They offer many programs and there are many classes available. The charge is also fair. \n#Person2#: Search on the Internet then, see if we can find something more about it. \n#Person1#: Ah, got it. Ideal Life School, programs are already fully registered!\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Let's check out some other schools. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to learn how to drive. #Person1# and #Person1#'s dad then search for the summer program of different training schools on the Internet.","topic":"driver school"}
{"fname":"train_4599","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have you been in this company? \n#Person2#: I came two years ago after I graduated from college. This is my first job. \n#Person1#: You must have found much difference between working in company and studying in college. \n#Person2#: Of course! Everyday, there is a deadline to meet. Bosses watching and testing me all the time, not liking in college, handed in paper months later and tested on schedule. It is so busy. But anyway, I have trying my best to be a good employee. \n#Person1#: Well, you've adapted yourself very well. Everyone in our office thinks you've made a great progress in the past two years. What is your secret? \n#Person2#: It is so encouraging to hear this remark. The secret is to make plans. Write down your goals, short-term and long-term and make detail plans for a week or a month. Then just work hard. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the difference between working in a company and studying in college and reveals the secret of making progress.","topic":"working experience"}
{"fname":"train_4600","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to say. . . \n#Person2#: Say it! What is it? \n#Person1#: That I can't go on any longer without you. \n#Person2#: You know you shouldn't say that at a time like this. \n#Person1#: Nancy, I made up my mind you were the only woman for me at the first sight. \n#Person2#: Too sudden! I'm not ready for it. \n#Person1#: Forgive me for startling you with the impetuosity of my sentiments. \n#Person2#: Stop it. No more of that talk. \n#Person1#: I really love you. \n#Person2#: No, I shall faint. \n#Person1#: And I hope so. This is what you were meant for. Say you love me, say yes, say yes. \n#Person2#: Yes. ","summary":"#Person1# confesses his love for Nancy suddenly and Nancy accepts his love at his urging.","topic":"declare one's love"}
{"fname":"train_4601","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to know why you're sitting with your mouth closed all the evening. What's wrong, honey?\n#Person2#: Well, I don't like being a typist. There's no one to talk with and the day goes too slowly.\n#Person1#: Then what do you plan to do?\n#Person2#: I want to do some service work, like working in a hotel.\n#Person1#: That's funny.\n#Person2#: Well, in a hotel, I can meet kinds of people including foreigners. I'll have many chances to practice my English and that will improve my spoken English.\n#Person1#: Do you have any special hotel in mind?\n#Person2#: I hope to get a job at Holiday Inn. It's a well-known hotel and it's not far from our home.\n#Person1#: But you have to work at night.\n#Person2#: So what? It doesn't matter much as long as I feel happy I think.\n#Person1#: Who will take care of Harry at night?\n#Person2#: If I can't, you can ask your mother for help.\n#Person1#: Harry is only one year old. I hope you'll think this over.","summary":"#Person2# dislikes being a typist because it's dull. She wants to work at Holiday Inn to meet various people and improve her English. But her husband worries that the one-year-old-kid can't be taken care of if she works at night.","topic":"work in a hotel"}
{"fname":"train_4602","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sam I think it's time for you to get a summer job. When I was your age, I started working at my pool. I hated it and I didn't have any friends there. However, I saved money and I learned how to work hard.\n#Person2#: Mom, I really don't have time to work this summer. I am going to go to summer school and I need to practice skateboarding. Also I want to go to the lake with Jeremy.\n#Person1#: Well. How are you going to pay to go to the lake? You are getting too old for us to give you money. You're not a young kid anymore. Also, college is very expensive these days. You should start saving money now. College is only 3 years away.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll apply for some jobs this weekend. Can you help me fill out job applications?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will help you, you should get an application from the supermarket on Walnut Street. Miss Jacobs told me they are hiring students this summer.","summary":"Sam's mother wants Sam to get a summer job and save money for college. Sam refuses at first but later gets persuaded. He asks his mother to help fill out job applications.","topic":"summer job"}
{"fname":"train_4603","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi I'm looking for a dress for Jane's party this evening. Can you give me some advice?\n#Person2#: How about this skirt, it goes well with your skin.\n#Person1#: Really? OK, I'll wear it to the party. Do you think I should take a handbag with me to the party?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: How about the Brown bag you and I bought last week?\n#Person2#: That would be good and I believe this necklace would make you look just perfect. Hurry up, Grandma is waiting for us.","summary":"#Person2# recommends the skirt, the brown handbag, and the necklace to #Person1# for Jane's party tonight.","topic":"costume for party"}
{"fname":"train_4604","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have anything planned for the summer vacation Tony?\n#Person2#: Well, I'll go to the US with the exchange students. What about you Joan?\n#Person1#: I'd wanted to go to Singapore to stay with my aunt when the vacation begins. But the headmaster told me I should stay in the school to help the students from the US to choose which family to stay with. And act as their guide when they go sightseeing in Tokyo.\n#Person2#: What about your trip to Singapore, then?\n#Person1#: Well, I've invited my aunt to come here. Have you decided when to leave?\n#Person2#: Yes on July fourth, and will stay there until the end of the month.\n#Person1#: Have you found someone to look after your house?\n#Person2#: Yes, my cousin will come from Beijing to learn Japanese, he'll live in my house during my absence.","summary":"Tony will go to the US for the summer vacation while Joan will have to stay in the school to serve American students.","topic":"summer vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_4605","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jason, would you tell us a little about how you became a writer?\n#Person2#: Oh, I have written ever since I was a boy. When I was in school, I wrote stories for a children's magazine. Later on, I wrote for The Western Teacher and various other magazines before I got into writing books.\n#Person1#: Did you start writing your own books after you came to Paris?\n#Person2#: Yes, my first book was published here in two thousand and four.","summary":"Jason tells #Person1# about how he became a writer and his first book.","topic":"become a writer"}
{"fname":"train_4606","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I want to check out. Here is my room key.\n#Person2#: One second, sir, while I print out your receipt. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: May I ask, sir, if you enjoyed your stay?\n#Person1#: Well, except for one night, I enjoyed the hotel. And I loved New York, of course.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your honesty. I assure you there will be no cockroaches next time.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to check out and asks for feedback on the hotel service. #Person1# generally enjoyed the stay.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_4607","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi sir, why did you pull me over? What's wrong?\n#Person2#: Are you aware that you drove through a red light?\n#Person1#: I ran a red light?\n#Person2#: Yes, you did.\n#Person1#: I apologize, but I didn't realize that I did.\n#Person2#: Weren't you taught that yellow means slow down, not speed up?\n#Person1#: I did learn that.\n#Person2#: So, then why did you speed up?\n#Person1#: I don't know what to tell you.\n#Person2#: I'm going to have to write you a ticket.\n#Person1#: I understand.\n#Person2#: Here you go. Don't do that again.\n#Person1#: Thank you sir.","summary":"#Person1# ran a red light without awareness. #Person2# pulls #Person1# over and writes #Person1# a ticket.","topic":"traffic rules regulation"}
{"fname":"train_4608","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. I suppose you are Ms. Monica. My name is Mr. Thomas, the general manager of ABC Company. Here is my business card.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: I am very impressed by your resume. Therefore, I am very interested to know why you're willing to leave your current company.\n#Person2#: I am looking for a more challenging position. I can't grow anymore in my current job.\n#Person1#: Ok, I understand. But why you choose us to work for?\n#Person2#: I have studied carefully the information about your company on the internet and I have checked your company's homepage. I am impressed by the company. And I like the products a lot. Since you're growing steadily, I would be very eager to help you to improve your accounting system.\n#Person1#: How do you work with a team?\n#Person2#: I work quite well with a team. I'm a good team player. I respect people, cooperate well with member's team. And I will do my best to help team members.\n#Person1#: What's your long term goal?\n#Person2#: I'd like to bring to ABC Company not only my technical skills, ambition, enthusiasm, but also my loyalty, a sensor desire to become an administrative assistant. It is the hardest of my career plans.","summary":"Mr. Thomas asks Ms. Monica about the reason why she leaves the previous company, her job choice, work style, and long term goal. Ms. Monica answers in detail with great enthusiasm.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4609","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to order cable.\n#Person2#: Sure, what package do you want?\n#Person1#: What kinds of packages do you offer?\n#Person2#: We have all kinds of movie channel packages.\n#Person1#: What else do you have?\n#Person2#: There is a package for all sports channels.\n#Person1#: Do you have a package that includes all the movie channels with the basic channels also?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do offer that package.\n#Person1#: I want that.\n#Person2#: Do you want anything else?\n#Person1#: No, but is it possible for me to add channels later?\n#Person2#: You can always get rid of channels or add some later.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# choose a cable package. #Person1# chooses the one with all the movie channels and the basic channels.","topic":"order cable"}
{"fname":"train_4610","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Robert. What happened to your face? It looks swollen.\n#Person2#: I had to go get a cavity filled today.\n#Person1#: Did it hurt?\n#Person2#: I don't even wanna talk about it. It killed me!\n#Person1#: How long were you in the chair?\n#Person2#: It took quite a while, but the worst part was getting numbed. They had to give me 3 shoots.\n#Person1#: Well, I guess you've learned a good lesson, huh. You have to take good care of your teeth.\n#Person2#: No kidding. Not only can't I stand the pain, but man. . . dentists are expensive. The bill is going to be humungous!\n#Person1#: Don't you have a dental insurance?\n#Person2#: I do, but it still does not cover everything.","summary":"Robert got a cavity filled today and shares this painful experience with #Person1#.","topic":"see a dentist"}
{"fname":"train_4611","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Wilson Association.\n#Person2#: This is Mr. Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Thomas, please.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr. Thomas left the office a few minutes ago.\n#Person2#: That's bad! I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line has been busy. Will he be back soon?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. He's gone for the rest of the day.\n#Person2#: Is there anywhere I can reach him?\n#Person1#: I don't believe so. He's going out of town on business. May I take a message?\n#Person2#: I have a business appointment with him for tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, but I'm afraid I can't make it.\n#Person1#: Would you care to make another appointment?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, I'm leaving town rather unexpectedly, and I may be gone for several days.\n#Person1#: I see. I can tell Mr. Thomas that you phoned.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Bye-bye.","summary":"Mr. Brown calls Wilson Association to cancel the appointment with Mr. Thomas. #Person1# answers the phone, tells him Mr. Thomas isn't available. #Person1#'ll deliver the message.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_4612","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's got out tomorrow night. We can go to a bar and try to find you a girlfriend.\n#Person2#: I don't think that's a good idea. I am just not good with approaching someone and starting up a conversation.\n#Person1#: Maybe you just need a few pick-up lines, you know, break the ice.\n#Person2#: Pick-up lines don't work!\n#Person1#: Come on! You can just walk up to a girl and say ' If you were a booger I 'd pick you first. '\n#Person2#: What? Come on! That's just lame! No girl would fall for that!\n#Person1#: Fine, then you can say, ' So there you are! I'Ve been looking all over for YOU, the woman of my dreams! '\n#Person2#: That's a good one! I think that's pretty funny.\n#Person1#: Yeah, so you make her laugh, you make a fool of yourself a little bit and then you buy her a drink.\n#Person2#: Ok, how does this sound, ' I was so enchanted by your beauty that I ran into that wall over there. So I am going to need your name and number for insurance purposes. '\n#Person1#: Nice! Let's go!","summary":"#Person2#'s not good with approaching someone. #Person1# offers some pick-up lines to break the ice with girls. #Person2# finally comes up with a nice pick-up line and they are going to put it into practice.","topic":"communication skill"}
{"fname":"train_4613","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you had any kind of punishment in your college?\n#Person2#: Yes, but it was many years ago.\n#Person1#: What was it for?\n#Person2#: I was a naughty boy and I played hooky. So the school gave me a punishment to clear the classroom for a week.","summary":"#Person2# shares #Person2#'s experience of being punished in college.","topic":"punishment experience"}
{"fname":"train_4614","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend.\n#Person2#: A house warming party?\n#Person1#: Yes, Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! That's wonderful. I bet both of you are quite happy.\n#Person1#: Well, we have always dreamed of owning our own home, but real estate in this area is extremely expensive.\n#Person2#: I understand. That's why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town, far from the city.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea if you can find employment nearby.\n#Person2#: I agree. That's why Christopher is already looking for a job in Maine, or Wisconsin.","summary":"#Person1# invites Susan and Frank to Deborah and #Person1#'s house warming party and they share their house choices.","topic":"house"}
{"fname":"train_4615","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so glad that the Spring Festival is near at hand.\n#Person2#: Me too. I like the festival best of all.\n#Person1#: Think of the big face down the eve, hmm.\n#Person2#: And special TV programs, fire crackers and the games to play.\n#Person1#: Hey, do you know any mystery belief serve the festival?\n#Person2#: Such as?\n#Person1#: You know why fire crackers are set off in festival.\n#Person2#: Why? To welcome the new year of course?\n#Person1#: And also to frighten away evil spirits.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: And my parents say the whole year will be as good or as bad as new year day itself and bad or rude words on the day will bring a bad year.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's why my parents never scold me that day. They always try to avoid tears and quarrels.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are both excited about the upcoming Spring Festival. They talk about the mystery beliefs and customs of the festival.","topic":"Spring festival"}
{"fname":"train_4616","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have cold medicine?\n#Person2#: Yes, but do you have a prescription with you?\n#Person1#: No, I don't.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't buy any medicine without a prescription from a doctor.\n#Person1#: I have a headache. Is there anything I can buy without a prescription?\n#Person2#: Then you can buy Aspirin.\n#Person1#: I will take the Aspirin then. And have you a small first-aid kit?\n#Person2#: Yes, here this is.\n#Person1#: I'll take it too.\n#Person2#: Thank you and take care.","summary":"#Person1# has a headache but isn't allowed to buy any medicine without a prescription, so #Person1# purchases Aspirin and a small first-aid kit with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"at the pharmacy"}
{"fname":"train_4617","dialogue":"#Person1#: So you said you and Amanda met through a mutual friend. How did it happen?\n#Person2#: Well, my roommate was friends with Amanda, so he introduced us.\n#Person1#: Did he tell you what she was like first?\n#Person2#: Yes, he described her to me, and she sounded like my type.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about how #Person2# and Amanda met.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4618","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are lots of new teachers in our class this semester.\n#Person2#: Yeah, so what do you think about the teachers?\n#Person1#: To be honest, I like all of them, except for the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seems like an old person. He's so boring.\n#Person2#: I think so too. I don't like him either. Well, who do you like best?\n#Person1#: It might be the English teacher. What about you?\n#Person2#: Me, too. She speaks very clearly and doesn't use very complicated words so that it is easy for us to understand her.\n#Person1#: She is a pretty good teacher! With her help I think I can make great progress in English.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I like her way of teaching. She told us not to cram for exams, and to pay more attention to communicating than memorizing.\n#Person1#: I think it's a good way to develop our language ability.\n#Person2#: Actually, our new math teacher is a good person. He just can't find an appropriate way to teach us.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their new teachers. They both like the English teacher best because she gives lessons clearly. They dislike the math teacher as they think he's boring.","topic":"new teachers"}
{"fname":"train_4619","dialogue":"#Person1#: Billy, you are late again.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry I'm late. I overslept. Is the manager here today?\n#Person1#: Yes he's in his office.\n#Person2#: Oh, god! I hope he didn't notice me.\n#Person1#: Don't take any chances. I think it would be be best if you told him frankly and promised not to be late again. He's already mad at you for last 2 times. If there is any more, he might fire you.\n#Person2#: You said it. It won't happen again. Do you really think he'd fire me?\n#Person1#: I think he might. You'd better go to his office.\n#Person2#: You are probably right. I'll go right now and apologize. I try hard not to be late but it is difficult with Beijing traffic.\n#Person1#: Good luck!","summary":"Bill's late again because of oversleeping. #Person1# warns that Billy might be fired by the manager and suggest Billy apologize.","topic":"at the office"}
{"fname":"train_4620","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wanna register for this mathematics course.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry registration has closed.\n#Person1#: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.\n#Person2#: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the state. And that's what our budget is based on. Who told you that anyway?\n#Person1#: Some woman in here when I tried to register three weeks ago. She said I just had to pay a late fee.\n#Person2#: She must have been a part-time worker. They didn't have much training. Why didn't you register then?\n#Person1#: She said I couldn't until I had my birth certificate. Here it is.\n#Person2#: Huh, that is no reason to demand a birth certificate. We only need to establish residency, you know, a phone bill with your name and address on it would have been fine.\n#Person1#: Serious? Only the proof of my address.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am afraid she gave you the wrong information.\n#Person1#: But it's unfair.\n#Person2#: Well, I sympathize with your problem, but, to be honest, I don't think there is any thing anyone can do for you. You were trapped in the system. If you want, you can talk to the director. She will help you if she can.\n#Person1#: Great.\n#Person2#: Don't get your hopes up.","summary":"#Person1# wants to register for a course, but #Person2# tells #Person1# registration has closed. They find out it's the part-time worker's fault as she gave #Person1# wrong information. #Person2# advises #Person1# to talk to the director.","topic":"registration service"}
{"fname":"train_4621","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what? Paul and Susan are engaged.\n#Person2#: Really? When did that happen?\n#Person1#: A week ago? They met last summer and now just sink. They will be married soon.\n#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding?\n#Person1#: No, not yet. But Susan says they'd like to get married in November or December. Then they'll go to Hawaii for their honeymoon.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the news that Paul and Susan are engaged. #Person2#'s surprised.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_4622","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Li, the report has been finished.\n#Person2#: So fast! Thank you.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. This is my duty. Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes, you'd print out the address and telephone number of those guests from your computer, and then send those materials to each business worker.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll do it right now.\n#Person2#: By the way, to tell them try to persuade those new guests to cooperate with us. Because I found a biggest opponent from this post-trip.\n#Person1#: Yes, I get it.\n#Person2#: OK, it's no anything. Do what you should do.","summary":"Mr. Li assigns some tasks to #Person1#, including printing, sending, and message telling.","topic":"at the office"}
{"fname":"train_4623","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim, what do you think of that first interviewee?\n#Person2#: Well, he looked sharp and he came across as a very confident guy.\n#Person1#: Okay, what about the first woman?\n#Person2#: She looked a little rough around the edges but had great skills.\n#Person1#: All right, and what about the older gentle?\n#Person2#: He was very distinguished, maybe a bit over-qualified.\n#Person1#: Ohhhh. I hate this part of my job.\n#Person2#: Why don't you go over the resumes again? They might help you decide who to hire.","summary":"#Person1# asks Jim about his impressions of the interviewees. #Person1# thinks it hard to decide. Jim suggests going over the resumes again.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4624","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this personnel division?\n#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I came about your advertisement for a senior production planner.\n#Person2#: What's your name?\n#Person1#: My name is Li Jean.\n#Person2#: You have been in Peking University, hadn't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, seven years.\n#Person2#: What degree do you have now? :\n#Person1#: Master of Marketing Management.\n#Person2#: Do you have any experience in this field?\n#Person1#: Yes. I worked at AB Company.\n#Person2#: Why are you interested in the position?\n#Person1#: Because you need a senior production planner who is good at mathematics and fluent in English. I think I am fit for the position.\n#Person2#: All right. If we decide to hire you, we'd pay you 5, 000 yuan a month at the start. How do you think about it?\n#Person1#: That's very good.","summary":"Li Jean comes to #Person2# to apply for the position of a senior production planner. Li Jean tells #Person2# about Li Jean's information and the reason for applying for the position.","topic":"job application"}
{"fname":"train_4625","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our offer is RMB 300 per tape-recorder, F. O. B. Tianjin.\n#Person2#: We think the price is too high.\n#Person1#: That's the best price we can offer.\n#Person2#: We'll have to discuss it with my boss.\n#Person1#: We can give you a discount if you order for immediate shipment.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# negotiate on the price.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_4626","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Tom! What are you doing over there? Learning to dance?\n#Person2#: Can't you see? I'm practicing tai chi!\n#Person1#: Oh, my goodness. I'm sorry. But I don't think tai chi is to be practiced like that.\n#Person2#: I'm just a beginner. Did my poses make me the butt of jokes?\n#Person1#: Well, they just look a bit funny. but far from making a laughing stock out of you.\n#Person2#: So, is there anything wrong with my strokes?\n#Person1#: To begin with, you should keep your neck erect upward at any time.\n#Person2#: Like this?\n#Person1#: Good! And then, the entire body. Never incline your body forward or backward. Take care to regulate the point of balance. Place it at your waist.\n#Person2#: Did I do it right?\n#Person1#: No! You should avoid sticking out your belly. Keep your hip steady. Don't swing.\n#Person2#: What should I do with my legs then?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, things are quite different with the limbs. Keep your knees bent a little. Right, they should be rich in elasticity. Move slowly when you shift your centre of gravity from one leg to another.\n#Person2#: Fantastic! I guess the same is true with the arms, right?\n#Person1#: Exactly! Move your arms in a relaxed manner. Well. don't stretch yourfingers stiffly. Just keep them in a natural shape.","summary":"Tom is practicing tai chi, but #Person1# thinks Tom looks a bit funny. #Person1# gives suggestions on the strokes and Tom follows the guidance.","topic":"tai chi"}
{"fname":"train_4627","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daniel, here is some money for the tickets.\n#Person2#: OK, it's my pleasure. How many tickets?\n#Person1#: Oh, like a gentleman. Two tickets for two people.\n#Person2#: But I am only half a person as you and they charge both of us the same price tickets.\n#Person1#: They may unless we get a half-price ticket for you.\n#Person2#: Dad, it makes no sense.\n#Person1#: You may ask if you can take a half-price ticket.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I make certain. A half-price ticket cuts us one point five Yuan.","summary":"Daniel's Dad gives money to Daniel to buy tickets and Daniel will ask for a half-price ticket.","topic":"buy ticket"}
{"fname":"train_4628","dialogue":"#Person1#: You want to go get a facial with me today?\n#Person2#: Dude, what are you talking about? Only girls do that.\n#Person1#: Not at all, guys also get facials, manicures and pedicures. There is nothing wrong with looking after your skin and looking good.\n#Person2#: True. So what do they do to you at your beauty spa?\n#Person1#: Well, first they exfoliate my face, getting rid of all the dead skin. Then I get a face mask with nutrients that keep my skin healthy and young. Afterwards, they apply some moisturizer and you leave feeling like a million bucks.\n#Person2#: That doesn't really sound like something I would be interested in. In any case, I just wash my face every night and use sunscreen during the day.\n#Person1#: Well you should come with me one day, I'm sure you'll love it.\n#Person2#: Uh. . . no.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to come to #Person1#'s beauty spa together and introduces the process of facial, but #Person2# still thinks it's girlish and refuses to go.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_4629","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Bobby, how long have you been here?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Judy. I started swimming this morning at six.\n#Person1#: Goodness! That's early! I got here at six.\n#Person2#: Do you have any class right after you finish?\n#Person1#: No, I don't go to class until 10:00. How about you?\n#Person2#: I'll have a class at 11:00, I usually go out for breakfast after I swim. Would you like to join me today?\n#Person1#: See, that sounds like fun. Let me finish and I'll meet you outside.\n#Person2#: OK, see you then.","summary":"Bobby and Judy talk about their class schedules and decide to go swimming together.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4630","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing, Tom?\n#Person2#: I'm writing to my mother.\n#Person1#: But you wrote to her only yesterday.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I have something new to tell her.\n#Person1#: Something new?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am telling her I've decided to take up a part-time job as a shop assistant.\n#Person1#: What do you mean? You've been working at one nearly three months. Have you been fired by Rogers?\n#Person2#: No. My mother doesn't know I have a part-time job.\n#Person1#: You mean you didn't tell her before?\n#Person2#: No. I didn't want her to worry about my study.\n#Person1#: But why are you telling her now?\n#Person2#: I don't want her to worry about my life here. You see, I told her that I'd just bought a car in my letter.","summary":"Tom is writing to his mother about his part-time job, but #Person1# is surprised that Tom hasn't told his mother because Tom has been working for almost 3 months.","topic":"writing letters"}
{"fname":"train_4631","dialogue":"#Person1#: What sort of hours do you work, Steve?\n#Person2#: Well, I have to work very long hours, about eleven hours a day.\n#Person1#: What time do you start?\n#Person2#: I work 9 to 3, then I start again at 5:30 and work until 11, six days a week. So I have to work very unsocial hours.\n#Person1#: And do you have to work at the weekend?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, that's our busiest time. I get Wednesdays off.\n#Person1#: What are the things you have to do and the things you don't have to do?\n#Person2#: Uh, I don't have to do the washing-up, so that's good. I have to wear white, and I have to keep everything in the kitchen totally clean.\n#Person1#: What's hard about the job?\n#Person2#: You are standing up all the time. When we are busy, people get angry and sharp, but that's normal.\n#Person1#: How did you learn the profession?\n#Person2#: Well, I did a two-year course at college. In the first year we had to learn the basics, and then we had to take exams.\n#Person1#: Was it easy to find a job?\n#Person2#: I wrote to about six hotels and one of them gave me my first job, so I didn't have to wait too long.\n#Person1#: And what's the secret of being good at your job?\n#Person2#: Attention to detail. You have to love it. You have to show passion for it.\n#Person1#: And what are your plans for the future?\n#Person2#: I want to have my own place when the time is right.","summary":"#Person1# asks Steve about his working schedule, job content, the hard part of the job, study experience, work experience, and plans for the future. Steve answers the question in detail and shares his secret of being good at the job.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_4632","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?\n#Person2#: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.\n#Person1#: Well, what's the weather like where you're going?\n#Person2#: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts.\n#Person1#: What about the rest of the year?\n#Person2#: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I'm going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts.\n#Person1#: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?\n#Person2#: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.\n#Person1#: Are you going to take anything else?\n#Person2#: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school everyday.\n#Person1#: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?\n#Person2#: Well, you never know when you might need something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone's graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple of crazy ties or two.\n#Person1#: Um, that makes sense.\n#Person2#: And I'll just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe I'll get married.\n#Person1#: You? Married? Hah!\n#Person2#: Wait. What are you trying to say?\n#Person1#: I just can't imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion.\n#Person2#: What?!\n#Person1#: I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.\n#Person2#: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain.\n#Person1#: Yeah, ha, ha.\n#Person2#: No, really. You see, it goes like this ...","summary":"Jake tells #Person1# about the weather of his destination and they talk about what clothes Jake needs. Jake's going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts for the summer, some jeans and a few casual shirts for the fall, a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat for the winter. He'll also take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple of crazy ties or two for formal occasions.","topic":"clothes preparation"}
{"fname":"train_4633","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jane. I hear you are leaving for Washington this weekend.\n#Person2#: No, I am not going anywhere now.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: I lost my money and my train ticket.\n#Person1#: Oh, nuts! Where do you think you lost them?\n#Person2#: I'm sure I had my wallet this morning. When I was in the bank changing money, I took it from my bag.\n#Person1#: Where did you go after that?\n#Person2#: To the gym. I can almost be certain that the wallet fell out of my pocket and was picked up by someone else.","summary":"Jane tells #Person1# she won't leave Washington because she lost her money and her train ticket. She recalls her route and she's almost certain that the wallet was picked up by someone else.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4634","dialogue":"#Person1#: When do you leave for holiday?\n#Person2#: On the twentieth. We're flying. The flight takes seven and a half hours.\n#Person1#: And when are you back?\n#Person2#: On the twenty-eighth. I will give you a ring when we're back.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s date of leaving and return for the holiday.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4635","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry to have kept you waiting, Madam. I've located your luggage. It was left behind in Paris and won't arrive until later this evening.\n#Person2#: Oh, I can't believe this. Have it delivered to my hotel then, I guess.","summary":"#Person1# informs #Person2# of the location of #Person2#'s luggage.","topic":"luggage service"}
{"fname":"train_4636","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, Anne? Do you have a problem?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a chance to get another job and I don't know what to do.\n#Person1#: If it's a better job than your present one, take it. That's my advice.\n#Person2#: It isn't as easy as that. I like the job I have now very much. The people in my office are very nice and my work is very interesting.\n#Person1#: What about the pay? Will you get more money?\n#Person2#: Yes, the pay is better. If I accept the job, I'll get more money right away. What should I do? I have to let them know my choice today.","summary":"#Person1# suggests Anne to get the chance for another job if it's better than her present one. Anne's hesitating because she likes her current job but the new job offers a higher pay.","topic":"job chance"}
{"fname":"train_4637","dialogue":"#Person1#: What characteristics should an interpreter own? \n#Person2#: I think he should be an expert of everything. \n#Person1#: Why is that? \n#Person2#: Because English is nothing but a tool which is used when people may negotiate in international conferences, probe into physics, release some information in a press conferrence , and do anything we can do with language. Therefore, an interpreter has to know some expertise in the field he\/she serves as an interpreter. Otherwise he\/she can not carry out his\/her work smoothly. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks an interpreter should be an expert of everything and explains #Person2#'s reasons.","topic":"interpreter"}
{"fname":"train_4638","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jeff, where's your stereo? \n#Person2#: I needed some money, so I hocked it last week. \n#Person1#: You must have been really hurting for cash to have done that. \n#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 ceiling when I saw that. \n#Person1#: It sounds like you weren't expecting that. \n#Person2#: I'd forgotten that my brother had used my phone earlier this month to call his girlfriend. He forgot to mention that she happened to be in New York at the time 3000 miles away. \n#Person1#: Well, if you need some money to tide you over until payday, I can loan you some. \n#Person2#: Thanks, but tomorrow's payday I can make until then. Thanks any-way. ","summary":"#Person1# asks Jeff about his stereo. Jeff tells #Person1# he needed money as his brother made several phone calls which brought him a huge bill unexpectedly, so Jeff hocked it last week. #Person1#'s willing to lend him some money, but Jeff says he can make it.","topic":"money"}
{"fname":"train_4639","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's program your courses. Since you have had English literature, you should take American literature and American prose and fiction. You transcript indicate that your English background is strong, so I don't think you have any problem with it. \n#Person2#: How many credits for each course? \n#Person1#: Three, you also should take two three-credit-course in education department. \n#Person2#: Thank you, sir, I'm sure I will. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# program #Person2#'s courses and introduces the credits for each course.","topic":"course advice"}
{"fname":"train_4640","dialogue":"#Person1#: Karen, do you have a minute? I'd like to ask you about something. \n#Person2#: Sure. What is it? \n#Person1#: I think you can give me some advice. You have worked here longer, and I just want to know what you think. \n#Person2#: I'm glad to help you. But what is it you want to ask about? \n#Person1#: I am worried about the meeting this morning. \n#Person2#: Why? I think the meeting went well. \n#Person1#: Really? \n#Person2#: Yes. But what are you worried about? \n#Person1#: I'm afraid I was too rude. \n#Person2#: Rude? You weren't rude at all, Annie. Why do you think you were rude? \n#Person1#: Well, I maybe talked to Mr. Drummond too directly. I thought I maybe said too much. I don't want him to be angry. \n#Person2#: I understand. But really you weren't rude at all. You said what you thought. I think he appreciates that. \n#Person1#: Really? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: But I am new here, and I'm not sure he is used to that. \n#Person2#: You mean because you are a woman? \n#Person1#: Yes. And he is the president of the company. \n#Person2#: Listen, Annie. You shouldn't worry about Mr. Drummond. He is a very good man to work for. He is not sexist at all. He appreciates people for their ideas. And he is willing to take suggestions from men or women. \n#Person1#: I am very happy to hear that, Karen. It's good to know I'm working in such a company. \n#Person2#: I agree with you on that, Annie. I've worked for Derek Drummond for nine years now. I feel he appreciates his employees for their work, not their gender. I would never change jobs. \n#Person1#: Good. Thank you for telling me this. \n#Person2#: Any time. If you have a good idea, don't be afraid to speak up. This is a company that appreciates initiative. ","summary":"Annie is worried that Mr. Drummond might be angry because Annie thinks she was too rude, but Karen doesn't think it might be a problem. Karen thinks highly of Mr. Drummond and tells Annie that he is nor sexist at all.","topic":"office"}
{"fname":"train_4641","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country? \n#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world. \n#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly. \n#Person1#: Perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday. \n#Person2#: Did she? That's great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the enviroment. \n#Person1#: How's your son these days? \n#Person2#: Oh, he's fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays. \n#Person1#: He'll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you mind it is a good age to have a child?\n#Person2#: I had mine when I was 24. that's a little young. I'd suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties. , or even in your early thirties if you have a good career. \n#Person1#: Yes, I think you're right. I'm thinking about having a child, but not just yet. \n#Person2#: Is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in you country? \n#Person1#: Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditonal lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don't often succeed. \n#Person2#: Parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom. \n#Person1#: It's almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about life expectancy and the aging problem. #Person2# mentions the government's policy of increasing the retirement age to solve the aging problem. #Person1# thinks having more babies is a good idea, but #Person2# disagrees because too many children may lead to environmental problems. They also talk about their children and the generation gap.","topic":"aging population"}
{"fname":"train_4642","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the area of your country? \n#Person2#: It's not very big. It's a little over half a million square kilometers. \n#Person1#: That sounds quite big! How many people live there? \n#Person2#: There are about 30 million people in my country. Most of them live in the north. \n#Person1#: What's the average income? \n#Person2#: That's the really hard to say. I think most people earn about two thousand dollars a month, if you convert the money from our currency into dollars. \n#Person1#: So your country is fairly rich. \n#Person2#: I think we are richer than most countries, but not as rich as countries in western Europe. Our biggest problem at the moment is unemployment, which is roughly 8%. It has doubled over the last four years. \n#Person1#: Unemployment in my country is a fraction of that. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the area, population, and the average income of #Person2#'s country. #Person2# also mentions unemployment is the biggest problem in #Person2#'s country.","topic":"country"}
{"fname":"train_4643","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like to order? \n#Person2#: I would like to have a hamburger. \n#Person1#: Did you want it with cheese? \n#Person2#: I don't want cheese on it. \n#Person1#: Did you want anything to drink ? \n#Person2#: I think I'm going to get a soda today. \n#Person1#: What kind of soda can I get you? \n#Person2#: A Sprite sounds good. \n#Person1#: What else would you like? \n#Person2#: Let me get a bag of chips too. \n#Person1#: Anything else? \n#Person2#: That's all. ","summary":"#Person2# orders a hamburger with no cheese, a Sprite, and chips with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_4644","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I think I was supposed to call for my test results today. \n#Person2#: If you go onto our website and put in your password, you can access your test results. \n#Person1#: Are you saying that there weren't any problems? \n#Person2#: I will always have you come in for a discussion if there is a major problem. \n#Person1#: Will I be able to read the results on the website and understand them? \n#Person2#: Yes, if you go there, you can see what each test is about. \n#Person1#: How will I know what the numbers mean? \n#Person2#: You can see your results and how they compare to the normal range. \n#Person1#: How can I see test results from tests I have taken before? \n#Person2#: We put all of your test results up in the same place. Just check the dates for what you need. ","summary":"#Person1# comes to get #Person1#'s test results. #Person2# advises #Person1# to access to the results on the website and offers guidance about how to read the results.","topic":"test results"}
{"fname":"train_4645","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I was wondering if you have my test results in. \n#Person2#: I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, but I want you to log onto our website for a printout of all of the details. \n#Person1#: So, basically, I am OK? \n#Person2#: If there were any major problems, I would always notify you by phone to come in. \n#Person1#: What will I learn when I see the results on the website? \n#Person2#: A description of each test is given on the site. \n#Person1#: What will the numbers tell me? \n#Person2#: The website will give you a normal range and then tell you what your results are. \n#Person1#: Are all of my test results on that site? \n#Person2#: Your entire test history is on the site. You can compare your results from other years. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for #Person1#'s test results. #Person2# advises #Person1# to check online for a printout for all of the details and answers #Person1#'s related questions.","topic":"test results"}
{"fname":"train_4646","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where shall we sit? Look! There are some free seats in the corner. \n#Person2#: The seats by the window are better. It'll be cooler there. And we can see the scene outside.\n#Person1#: Okay. What would you like to eat? \n#Person2#: I'm really hungry now. I think I'll have chicken and chips with baked beans. Why don't you have chicken too?\n#Person1#: I don't eat meat. It makes me ill. I think I'll have a cheese sandwich instead.\n#Person2#: And what about drinks? I think I'll have some mint tea. Would you like some?\n#Person1#: No, that's really expensive! It's three dollars sixty cents! I'll have a coffee. It's much cheaper.\n#Person3#: Good evening. \n#Person2#: Good evening. We'll have one chicken and chips with baked beans and one cheese sandwich please. \n#Person3#: No problem! What would you like to drink? \n#Person1#: A mint tea and a coffee please. Oh - and please bring me some cream for the coffee. \n#Person3#: Okay. let me repeat your order. One chicken and chips with beans, one cheese sandwich, a mint tea and a coffee with cream.\n#Person1#: Yes, thank you!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# choose the seats by the window and talk about what they will have for dinner. They order one chicken and chips with baked beans, one cheese sandwich, a mint tea, and a coffee with cream with #Person3#'s assistance.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_4647","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! That's a pretty dress, but it's too expensive. \n#Person2#: Yeah, it is! Why is it so expensive? \n#Person1#: It's because of good quality and the fine design. \n#Person2#: I don't think it's worth that money. \n#Person1#: Anyhow, this dress is really elegant. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a dress.","topic":"dress discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4648","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi I am Jane, pleased to meet you.\n#Person2#: Hi Jay. I'm glad to be here for the interview.\n#Person1#: Did you have problems finding these place?\n#Person2#: Not at all. But the traffic was not easy and it took me hours to find a parking space.\n#Person1#: Traffic is always being difficult these days.\n#Person2#: It would have been so much easier if a train or a subway line went through here.\n#Person1#: Yes, you're definitely right. Well, why don't we start by telling me about your previous work experience?","summary":"Jane comes for an interview. #Person2# and Jane have a casual talk about the traffic before the interview starts.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4649","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tim what are you thinking about?\n#Person2#: Oh! Hi Diana, well actually I was thinking about taking an evening class.\n#Person1#: Do you want to learn a new skill?\n#Person2#: No. I want to learn a new language.\n#Person1#: So what language do you want to learn? French?\n#Person2#: No, I want to learn Italian.\n#Person1#: Do you want to work in Italy one day?\n#Person2#: No, I'm just interested in the language. Do you have any interest in learning a new language? If you do we could go to evening school together.\n#Person1#: I really want to learn French or German, but I'm too busy with my work now. Why don't you ask Susan, she told me last week that she wanted to learn Chinese.\n#Person2#: Good idea, I'll give her a call tonight.","summary":"Tim is interested in learning Italian and invites Diana to go to evening school together, but Diana is too busy to learn a new language and suggests he ask Susan.","topic":"language learning"}
{"fname":"train_4650","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are certainly plenty to choose from.\n#Person2#: I'm finding it hard to know where to start. Would you like to look at the answering machines? Let's start here. I like this one.\n#Person1#: We can afford to pay $129 for an answering machine.\n#Person2#: But it must be of high quality.\n#Person1#: There's this one for $89. Or the smaller one for $59.\n#Person2#: I like the square shape of the smaller one. It'll fit neatly on my desk.\n#Person1#: And it's the cheapest. We'll buy that one.\n#Person2#: OK. What's next?\n#Person1#: Let me look at the list. We have to choose a television. This one is 34 centimeters.\n#Person2#: I really think 34 centimeters is too small for our room.\n#Person1#: Then let's take one bigger than 34 centimeters.\n#Person2#: Alright. Anything else?\n#Person1#: No, let's go and have a cup of coffee.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are choosing an answering machine and a television. They make their decision based on price, quality, and fitness.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4651","dialogue":"#Person1#: This newspaper talks about the problem of an aging population. What's the average lifetime in your country?\n#Person2#: About seventy-five years. How about in your country?\n#Person1#: About seventy.\n#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age to sixty-seven, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.\n#Person1#: But in that case, people who actually, you know, move box or stand at checking point counter for a living, will have a difficult time getting a job.\n#Person2#: But the cost for covering the health care of the elderly are expensive, so this policy is necessary. And we're living longer.\n#Person1#: An increase in the retirement age will certainly have a bad effect on the lowest income part of the population.\n#Person2#: Perhaps we need to have more babies.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the aging problem. They argue about the government's policy of increasing the retirement age and #Person2# thinks more babies may help to solve the problem.","topic":"aging problem"}
{"fname":"train_4652","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the Spring Gardens. Is it far from here?\n#Person2#: Spring Gardens? No, it's not this way. It's in the city centre.\n#Person1#: Is it? Oh, no. Someone told me it was this way.\n#Person2#: No, no, it's not this way. You want to go down there.\n#Person1#: Yes, OK...down there.\n#Person2#: Yeah, then, turn left, OK?\n#Person1#: Left.\n#Person2#: Yep, then right, first street on your right.\n#Person1#: Right.\n#Person2#: Then straight on, keep walking.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm lost. It sounds really difficult. Um, could I get a taxi anywhere near here?\n#Person2#: It's not so far. You just walk to the corner of the street or over the next block. There are buses that can take you there.\n#Person1#: Well, it's starting to rain. I think I'll get a taxi. Thanks, anyway.\n#Person2#: That's OK. Lots of taxis go this way.\n#Person1#: I'm getting wet. What a day!","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# the way to Spring Gardens. #Person1# thinks it's complicated and decides to take a taxi because of the weather.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_4653","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I come in, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'd like an application form for a scholarship.\n#Person2#: We have not yet received them from the dean's office. You may come back in 2 weeks.\n#Person1#: But my parents and I are leaving for London in a week. We won't come for a month.\n#Person2#: In that case, you might try to get it from the dean's Office tomorrow. You can call him at 8755456689 after 8:30.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Sir.","summary":"#Person1# wants an application form for a scholarship which aren't received yet. #Person2# advises #Person1# to get it from the Dean's Office.","topic":"application form"}
{"fname":"train_4654","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to settle my bill.\n#Person1#: Certainly sir. May I have your room key, please?\n#Person2#: Sure. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I'll draw up your bill for you... Thank you for waiting, sir. Your bill totals two thousand six hundred and fifty-eight yuan, including the phone and laundry.\n#Person2#: That much! Would you mind letting me have a look at it?\n#Person1#: Not at all, sir. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Well, It seems to be right. How much is that in dollars, please?\n#Person1#: Just a moment, sir. I'll calculate that for you. It comes to 305 dollars and 52 cents at today's exchange rate.\n#Person2#: I see. OK.\n#Person1#: How would you like to make the payment?\n#Person2#: In cash, please. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir... Here is your change. Could you check it, please? Thank you for choosing our hotel. I hope you enjoyed your stay.\n#Person2#: By the way, please forward my mail to this address.\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. We hope you have a good trip.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# check-out. #Person2# is surprised at so much money it costs. After checking the bill, #Person2# makes the payment by cash.","topic":"settle the bill"}
{"fname":"train_4655","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I need some remedies for an upset stomach.\n#Person1#: Are you also suffering from pain and fever?\n#Person2#: Yes, and I also have the runs\n#Person1#: I'll give you some tablets that should make you feel better. One moment, please. Here you are. Take these tablets three times a day swallow them with water.\n#Person2#: When should I take them?\n#Person1#: Take on after each meal.\n#Person2#: How long should I continue taking them?\n#Person1#: Take them for two days. If your symptoms persist for more than two days, you should see a doctor Also, be sure to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your advice.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# some tablets to ease #Person2#'s symptoms and asks #Person2# to see a doctor if symptoms persist for more than two days.","topic":"see the doctor"}
{"fname":"train_4656","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bill, do you know when did the Chinese begin to celebrate Teachers'Day?\n#Person2#: I know the Chinese teachers had their first festival in 1985.\n#Person1#: So, it is the 27th Teachers'Day.\n#Person2#: What will you do on Teachers'Day?\n#Person1#: I am going to send Mr. Li some flowers. What about you?\n#Person2#: I intend to invite him to dinner.","summary":"#Person1# and Bill are talking about Teachers' Day in China.","topic":"Teachers' Day"}
{"fname":"train_4657","dialogue":"#Person1#: So can you fix it?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry sir. This computer is not broken or damaged. It's simply just too old! That's why your programs and applications are running slow. There really isn't much I can do.\n#Person1#: What do you mean? I bought this computer just three years ago!\n#Person2#: Yes, but technology is ever changing and technology is becoming obsolete faster and faster!\n#Person1#: OK, I know where this is going. How much will it cost me to get a new computer?\n#Person2#: Well, this desktop over here is our latest model. It has a four gigahertz processor with sixteen gigabytes in RAM and a hard disk with one terabyte. Of course, it includes a mouse, keyboard and desk speakers.\n#Person1#: I have no idea what you are talking about. I just want to know if it's good and if I will be able to play solitaire without the computer crashing or freezing all the time!\n#Person2#: This PC is top of the line and I guarantee it will never freeze! If it does, we'll give you your money back!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s computer cannot be fixed because it is too old. #Person2# recommends the latest desktop to #Person1# and says it will never freeze.","topic":"replace the computer"}
{"fname":"train_4658","dialogue":"#Person1#: The City Bank. May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to close my account.\n#Person1#: May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: Adam Smith.\n#Person1#: Alright, what's your address?\n#Person2#: 56 Edison Ave, Apartment 39, Los Angeles.\n#Person1#: When would you like your account closed?\n#Person2#: Next Friday.\n#Person1#: Okay. Where would you like to have your last bill sent to you?\n#Person2#: 14 May flower Ave, Los Angeles.\n#Person1#: Alright, We'll take care of that.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# close #Person2#'s account and asks #Person2# for some detailed personal information.","topic":"close the account"}
{"fname":"train_4659","dialogue":"#Person1#: oh, Sam! Is this your dog?\n#Person2#: it's Cindy, you know that. Hey, Cindy, say hello to Maria.\n#Person1#: Cindy, you're so cute.\n#Person2#: she is also very naughty. By the way, do you have a dog, Maria?\n#Person1#: I have a little white cat.\n#Person2#: Oh, a cat? Come on.\n#Person1#: yes, cats are always gentle. and they don't need a lot of space since they're small.\n#Person2#: but I think they're dull, aren't they?\n#Person1#: not at all. They're quiet most of the time. But they can be every bit as affectionate as dogs.\n#Person2#: well, cats are certainly more independent.\n#Person1#: absolutely. Believe it or not, I found my cat by a garbage can around my neighborhood two years ago.\n#Person2#: oh, really? so you just took home a stray cat?\n#Person1#: yes. It was starving and looking for something to eat when I saw it.\n#Person2#: Poor cat.\n#Person1#: now we get along very well. It makes me feel that I'm someone special.","summary":"Sam shows his dog to Maria. Maria tells Sam that she has a cat. They agree that cats are more independent than dogs. Maria found her cat by a garbage can around her neighborhood two years ago.","topic":"pets"}
{"fname":"train_4660","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our university's fifties anniversary, Sir. Please have a seat.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Wow, your school has so many honors. Congratulations!\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Excuse me. I wonder see Dean Mr. Lee first. I was wondering if could you tell me where his office is?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Mr. Lee's office building at the south end of the campus, just beside the library.\n#Person2#: Excuse me?\n#Person1#: Let me show you the way. Please follow me.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. It's very kind of you.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.\n#Person2#: This is it?\n#Person1#: It's up on the second floor. You have to use the stairs. The elevator isn't working.","summary":"#Person2# comes to see Mr. Lee. #Person1# shows #Person2# the way to Mr. Lee's office.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_4661","dialogue":"#Person1#: You talked like the Terminator for two months? Wow, I think you liked that movie even more than I liked'Titanic. 'Why did you like'Terminator'so much?\n#Person2#: Well, 'Terminator'is a really great action movie, and I like action movies because they're exciting.\n#Person1#: Isn't'Terminator'really violent? I usually don't like gory movies because they gross me out.\n#Person2#: It is pretty violent, but since it's just robots fighting one another, it isn't very bloody and so it won't gross you out.\n#Person1#: Hmm. . . I don't know. Even though it may not be gory, I think it would still totally freak me out.","summary":"#Person2# likes 'Terminator' because it's exciting, but #Person1# thinks the movie would freak #Person1# out.","topic":"an action movie"}
{"fname":"train_4662","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you? You don't look well.\n#Person2#: Nothing. Maybe it is just the weather. Rainy days often make me feel a little sad.\n#Person1#: Really? I like rainy days. The moisture in the air is good for my skin.\n#Person2#: Sure. But it is too cold today. I have to put on warm clothes and look stupid.\n#Person1#: Me, too. At this time of the year, I often miss my home in the warm south.","summary":"Rainy days make #Person2# sad, but #Person1# likes the moisture in the air.","topic":"rainy days"}
{"fname":"train_4663","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend.\n#Person2#: A house warming party?\n#Person1#: Yes, Deborah and I are going to buy a new home in Woodlawn.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! That's wonderful. I bet both of you are quite happy.\n#Person1#: Well, we have always dreamed of owning our own home, but real estate 1 in this area is extremely expensive.\n#Person2#: I understand. That's why Christopher and I want to find a place in a small town, far from the city.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea if you can find employment nearby.\n#Person2#: I agree. That's why Christopher is already looking for a job in Maine, or Wisconsin.","summary":"#Person1# invites Susan to #Person1#'s house warming party as #Person1# will buy a new home. They think houses in that area are expensive.","topic":"invitation to party"}
{"fname":"train_4664","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll need a parking permit for next semester.\n#Person2#: Do you attend school during the day or only at night?\n#Person1#: I only attend class part-time in the evenings.\n#Person2#: Do you drive a motorcycle or an automobile?\n#Person1#: I have both, but I usually use my car to get to school.\n#Person2#: Great, the price for that permit is thirty dollars ; cash, check, or credit card?\n#Person1#: I'll pay cash.\n#Person2#: Do you need to buy a duplicate permit for a second vehicle?\n#Person1#: No, thank you.\n#Person2#: OK, here is your permit ; enjoy the next semester.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# get a parking permit for an automobile at night for next semester.","topic":"a parking permit"}
{"fname":"train_4665","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your 3. 5 percent share is going to be worth at least a million.\n#Person2#: I need to be motivated, Vince. Multi - motivated. As in multi-million.\n#Person1#: What if I said no?\n#Person2#: Ever hear of WebTracker?\n#Person1#: You wouldn't! If you leave, you'll make nothing.\n#Person2#: I might make nothing even if I stay. For that kind of risk, I want to get rich.\n#Person1#: OK. If you sign the Stars. com account before WebTracker does, we'll talk next week.","summary":"Vince and #Person2# are negotiating over #Person2#'s share.","topic":"a negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_4666","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am not convinced by your explanation. Could you explain it?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I really can't do that. There's little time left for us.\n#Person1#: I can't accept your excuse. It's five o'clock.\n#Person2#: Yeah. But I have an appointment with Ann.\n#Person1#: Ok, sounds good. But I think it's your trick.","summary":"#Person1# is still not convinced after #Person2#'s explanation.","topic":"explanation"}
{"fname":"train_4667","dialogue":"#Person1#: What bus can I catch to get to the Gold Line?\n#Person2#: Tell me where you live.\n#Person1#: I live in Altadena.\n#Person2#: You can catch the 264.\n#Person1#: It goes to the Gold Line?\n#Person2#: Yes, it does.\n#Person1#: What street do I go to to catch it?\n#Person2#: You can catch it on Altadena Drive.\n#Person1#: I had no idea that bus went to the station.\n#Person2#: Yes, it does.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you told me.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the bus #Person1# can catch to get to the Gold Line from Altadena.","topic":"catch the bus"}
{"fname":"train_4668","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you skillfully operate the computer?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can. I have three years experience in operating computers.\n#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?\n#Person2#: I can skillfully use Dos, Windows.\n#Person1#: Do you have any certificates on computer?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have ACRE certificate, rank 2.\n#Person1#: Any other certificates?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a Cambridge Business English Certificate and Lawyer's Qualification Certificate.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other special skills?\n#Person2#: I like photography very much. I used to be awarded second prize in a photography contest at our university.","summary":"#Person2# has certificates on computing, business English, and law and is skilled at photography.","topic":"operating computers"}
{"fname":"train_4669","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, there. Welcome, and what can we assist you with?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I have a Bill of Exchange against Bank Acceptance here. I'd like to discount it. Is that possible here?\n#Person1#: Yes, we can do that. We require the original Trading Contract and also the VAT Invoice and the Commodity Delivery Documents. They all need to be in duplicate.\n#Person2#: Yes, I've got all that here.\n#Person1#: Do you have a copy of the ID card of the person who took care of the legal aspects of this? The Legal Rep, I mean? We also need the Loan Certificate as well. Do you have that?\n#Person2#: A copy or the original? I guess you need the original, right? OK, I'll return shortly.","summary":"#Person2# wants to discount a Bill of Exchange. #Person1# asks #Person2# to provide several documents, one of which #Person2# has to go back to get.","topic":"bill of exchange"}
{"fname":"train_4670","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am rejoiced to tell you that you are employed.\n#Person2#: Thank you for hiring me. I'm very proud to be employed by your firm.\n#Person1#: You are expected to report for on-job training on the 15th of May. Will you be there?\n#Person2#: Yes, I will. I hope I'll enjoy working with you.","summary":"#Person2# is employed and will report for on-job training soon.","topic":"being employed"}
{"fname":"train_4671","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there any interesting articles in today's newspapers?\n#Person2#: The headlines are all about the presidential election in the united states. Few other stories made the front pages.\n#Person1#: Is there anything of interest to us in the business sections?\n#Person2#: There's an interesting feature article in the chronicle about doing business in china and the daily news has printed a report about the special economic zone near pairs. We have a subsidiary company located there.\n#Person1#: Are the reports favorable?\n#Person2#: Generally, the reporters take positive lines. They do point out a few problems that we need to be aware of, but there's nothing worrying in the reports. In the classifieds, one of our competitors is advertising for people who speak Japanese.\n#Person1#: That's interesting. They must be thinking of moving into that market. Are there any interesting editorials?\n#Person2#: Not really. They all seem to focus on the election. There have been several letters printed in the chronicle regarding that controversial article on drugs that they printed last week.\n#Person1#: I'm not surprised. That article certainly added fuel to the debate. Ok. Thanks. Can you leave two articles and the advertisements with me? I'd like to read them.\n#Person2#: Sure. There you are.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the articles and editorials of today's newspaper are almost about the presidential election and most of the reporters of the business section are in positive lines. #Person1# asks #Person2# to leave some articles for #Person1# to read.","topic":"interesting articles"}
{"fname":"train_4672","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Anna, come in.\n#Person2#: Wow, your apartment is a mess.\n#Person1#: I know, I didn't have time to put things away before you got here.\n#Person2#: Look! Are those all your clothes on the couch?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Are they clean?\n#Person1#: Actually most of them are dirty. I haven't done laundry in a while. I usually wait until I can do it at my parent's house.\n#Person2#: My sister and I usually go to the laundromat down the street. Why don't you go there?\n#Person1#: I know I should, but that place isn't very convenient. You have to wait for a long time.\n#Person2#: Yes I know. I have to do it every week. Anyway, are you ready to go?\n#Person1#: No I'm not ready yet. I still have to brush my teeth and wash my face. Can you wait for a few minutes?\n#Person2#: OK, but please hurry. I think the restaurant is closing soon.","summary":"#Person2#'s apartment is messy and #Person2# hasn't done laundry in a while. #Person2# still needs some time to brush teeth and wash face. Anna asks #Person2# to hurry up.","topic":"a messy apartment"}
{"fname":"train_4673","dialogue":"#Person1#: What does your company do exactly?\n#Person2#: We design and assemble a wide range of electric generators for hospitals, hotels anc small factories. We specialise in medium-sized generators but we're hoping to diversify into larger models next year.\n#Person1#: And who do you sell to?\n#Person2#: We export to Eastern Europe and the Far East. The domestic market accounts for about 40 percent of our total sales.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# company sells electric generators in the domestic market and abroad.","topic":"selling electric generators"}
{"fname":"train_4674","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you mind if I ask you a question? If it's too personal you can forget it.\n#Person2#: I don't mind at all. You can ask me anything. We're friends.\n#Person1#: Have you got a scholarship, or are you on your own?\n#Person2#: I have a scholarship from my government for four years. How about you?\n#Person1#: I have a tuition scholarship from the university. Otherwise I'm on my own.\n#Person2#: Do you mean that you're self-supporting? I didn't even know you had a job!\n#Person1#: Oh no. My family supports me. And believe me, changing foreign money into dollars is heart-breaking. You seem to get so little in return.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I really know the feeling. I can't wait to graduate so I can get a good job and earn my own money.","summary":"#Person2# has a scholarship from the government for four years. #Person1# has a tuition scholarship from the university and the support from #Person1#'s family.","topic":"a scholarship"}
{"fname":"train_4675","dialogue":"#Person1#: They must have got in through the kitchen window.\n#Person2#: If only we'd remember to close it.\n#Person1#: I am afraid your diamond bracelet has gone, darling!\n#Person2#: I wish I'd put it in the bank.\n#Person1#: look! they've taken your fur coat too.\n#Person2#: I know, I am sorry I ever bought it.\n#Person1#: I noticed they've taken our radio and left the television.","summary":"#Person2#'s bracelet, fur coat, and radio were stolen.","topic":"being stolen"}
{"fname":"train_4676","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you shop online often?\n#Person2#: Every so often. It is very convenient and the price is lower than in stores.\n#Person1#: Are there many things online?\n#Person2#: Books, cosmetics, daily necessities, even large electrical appliance can be ordered from online-stores.\n#Person1#: Incredible. I really want to survey the on-line virtual supermarket.\n#Person2#: Even you can bargain with the owner of one on-line store, although he or she provides'But It Now'prices.\n#Person1#: What are the disadvantages of on-line shopping?\n#Person2#: Some provide wrong pictures for the goods, so many buyers are deceived.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online.","topic":"shopping online"}
{"fname":"train_4677","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a room available for this weekend?\n#Person2#: Yes, we have several rooms available. Would you like two twin beds or one queen size bed?\n#Person1#: I'd like two twin beds, please.\n#Person2#: The check in time is 2 p. m. If you get here before that time the room won't be ready.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Do you have any specials for your guests?\n#Person2#: We offer a complementary breakfast buffet and free parking.\n#Person1#: Good. Let me give you my credit card number to reserve a room.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Your confirmation number is 611273.","summary":"#Person1# orders two twin beds for the weekend and asks #Person2# if there are any specials for the guests.","topic":"ordering rooms"}
{"fname":"train_4678","dialogue":"#Person1#: What should you do if you find out a man may has an illegal departure in exit control point?\n#Person2#: We can inform the department in charge and ask for revocation of passport.\n#Person1#: What else do you need to keep him in temporary custody?\n#Person2#: We need a detention warrant.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the questions about an illegal departure.","topic":"an illegal departure"}
{"fname":"train_4679","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what I'll be doing this summer?\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.\n#Person2#: What exactly will you be doing?\n#Person1#: Let's see. I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.\n#Person2#: Sounds interesting. What's the pay?\n#Person1#: Well, uh...about fifteen dollars an hour, five hours a day, and Sunday free.\n#Person2#: That's good money. What are you going to do with it?\n#Person1#: I'll pay for the textbooks for next term.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will work at a hotel this summer and use the salary to pay for the textbooks.","topic":"summer work"}
{"fname":"train_4680","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: Could you tell me how far it is to the National Arts Centre?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's quite near, about a ten-minute walk from here.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me how to get there? I'm a tourist here.\n#Person2#: Well, you walk down this street for two blocks to the traffic lights. Turn left and you will be on King Street. Walk straight along King Street, until you come to a cinema, the National Arts Centre is right opposite. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute. I walk down this street two blocks to the traffic lights. Turn left and I will be on King Street. I walk straight along King Street, until I come to a cinema; the National Arts Centre is opposite.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# is a tourist, and #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the National Arts Center which is about a ten-minute walk from here.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_4681","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hot today, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.\n#Person1#: Me, too. This is unusual for May. I don't remember it ever being so hot and dry in May before.\n#Person2#: You are from Florida then?\n#Person1#: Not really. I was born in Chicago, but I've lived here for ten years now.\n#Person2#: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana.\n#Person1#: Pretty cold in Indiana, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes. That's why we moved. But we didn't know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California. Do you think that we've missed the bus, by the way?\n#Person1#: No. It's alawys a little late.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the hot weather and the places they come from.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_4682","dialogue":"#Person1#: You should have a look at the new MP4 player over there. It's a new design and it comes in four colors: light green, dark blue, black and brown.\n#Person2#: Blue is popular with boys, but I would prefer a green one.","summary":"#Person1# recommends a new MP4 player to #Person2#.","topic":"a MP4 player"}
{"fname":"train_4683","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jane, I wonder if you're free tomorrow night.\n#Person2#: Well, George, I guess I am. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I have just got a pair of pre-sale Star Wars movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of inviting you along for the opening show. Are you interested?\n#Person2#: Of course, I am! Thanks for inviting me!\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: So, what time are we going?\n#Person1#: Well, let's see. The movie starts at 10 p.m. We should get there at least half an hour earlier because there'll be a long line. I think I could pick you up at your house at 9, if that's OK with you.\n#Person2#: 9 o'clock? That's fine with me.\n#Person1#: Okay, good.\n#Person2#: So, see you tomorrow at 9 then?\n#Person1#: Yeah. That's great. I'll see you tomorrow night, Jane.\n#Person2#: Okay, George. Bye!\n#Person1#: Bye, Jane.","summary":"George invites Jane to attend an opening show because he got two movie tickets from his friend. They settle the time and place to meet up.","topic":"an opening show"}
{"fname":"train_4684","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a three-week vacation coming up in a few months and I want to take a trip. But I don't really know where I want to go.\n#Person2#: Do you want to stay in this country, or would you prefer to go abroad?\n#Person1#: I think I'd like to visit a foreign country. I'm not interested in Africa, but any place else would be fine.\n#Person2#: Well, that leaves the Orient, the Middle East, South America, and Europe. Oh, and I almost forgot Australia. Are you interested in seeing anything in particular? Historical monuments? Museums? Or people?\n#Person1#: Monuments might be interesting, but museums are too stuffy. I think I'd like to see a little night life, too. If I'm going to spend lots of money on a trip, I don't want to be bored.\n#Person2#: It sounds as if you would do well to go to Europe - possibly to France, Spain or Italy. There are excellent hotels, so many interesting sights to see, plenty of night clubs.\n#Person1#: Say, how about 'Gay Paree' in Paris? I could spend my whole vacation there and really have a good time, couldn't I? They say the night spots are really terrific!\n#Person2#: Well, you'd certainly have plenty of time to find out. And during the day you could do a little sightseeing.","summary":"#Person2# recommends some countries to #Person1# because #Person1# doesn't know where to go for a three-week vacation. Since #Person1# wants to enjoy an interesting trip and nightlife, they think Paris is great.","topic":"a vacation"}
{"fname":"train_4685","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, you know I've been thinking about applying for a job in Germany. Well, I've got the details about different jobs and I'd like your opinion about which would be the best one to go for.\n#Person2#: Where are the jobs?\n#Person1#: One's in Munich, one's in Frankfurt and the other one's in Hamburg.\n#Person2#: Munich's supposed to be a very nice place.\n#Person1#: Yes it is, and it's also in a beautiful part of Germany, not far from the Alias.\n#Person2#: That would be great for the kids--they'd love to be able to go skiing at weekends!\n#Person1#: But, one problem with Munich is that it's growing very fast. That means the cost of living will probably be very high.\n#Person2#: It's a higher salary than the job in Frankfurt but lower than the one in Hamburg. The Hamburg job has the most responsibility. From the point of view of career progression that would probably be the best job for me. Hamburg's the closest to Britain, too, so it would be easy to come back for long weekends and holidays.\n#Person1#: That's right, and there's a regular ferry service which would save quite a bit on fares.\n#Person2#: What about the cost of living in Germany as a whole? How does it compare with Britain?\n#Person1#: Well, it's definitely higher than over here, but salaries are substantially higher, so we'd certainly be better off than we are now.\n#Person2#: And what about accommodation?\n#Person1#: Well, actually, flats are much cheaper to rent in towns like Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg than they are here in London, so we'd be able to afford to live in a nice, spacious flat, I'd think.\n#Person2#: Mmm, that'd be nice! And do you know what the cultural facilities are like in these cities?\n#Person1#: In fact, they're quite good in all three. But, of course, Munich has an international reputation as a cultural center.\n#Person2#: Another thing we'll have to consider, of course, are the educational possibilities. How long would you want to go to Germany for?\n#Person1#: I think a maximum of five years. I think working overseas will be good for my career and, of course, it'd be a good experience for you and the kids, too!\n#Person2#: So we'd be there long enough to enable John to complete a university course.\n#Person1#: Well, yes we would, unless of course he preferred to go to a university in the UK. But, yes, if he did want to go to university in Germany, there'd be no problem as each of those cities have their own universities. Munich, in fact, has the second largest university in Germany.\n#Person2#: Well, it seems to me the choice must be between Hamburg and Munch. Hamburg has the advantage of being the closest to Britain, so coming home would be relatively easy and inexpensive. Munich, on the other hand, sounds like the most interesting place from a cultural point of view.\n#Person1#: I agree with you. Personally, I favor Munich because it's so near to the Alps. We all like sliding and we could go skiing at weekends in the winter.\n#Person2#: I think you're right. I had thought Hamburg might be preferable because it's the closest to Britain. But we'll only be abroad for five years, and if we're going to be away, let's choose the most attractive place we can.\n#Person1#: Right. That's agreed. Now all I have to do is get the job!","summary":"#Person1# asks Mary's opinion about different jobs that #Person1# has been thinking about to apply for in Germany. They compare different aspects, like the salary, accommodation, cultural facilities, and educational possibilities, of the three cities which #Person1# may go to. Since Munich is a cultural center and Hamburg is near Britain, it is hard to make the decision. Finally, #Person1# decides to get the job in Hamburg after hearing Mary's suggestion.","topic":"a job application"}
{"fname":"train_4686","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just saw Professor Black. He finished the budget for our concert tour. It's going to cost $1,500 per person.\n#Person2#: Where are we going to get that kind of money?\n#Person1#: It sounds like a lot, but by the time you add up the air fare, meals and hotels, it's pretty reasonable.\n#Person2#: But I doubt we'll all be able to go. Remember there were 32 people in the band last year.\n#Person1#: We can make it. For our last trip, we got some money from some companies.\n#Person2#: Who was in charge of money raising?\n#Person1#: Mary. She took care of it last time.","summary":"#Person2# doubts that so much money for the concert tour is hard to get, but #Person1# thinks they can make it.","topic":"a budget"}
{"fname":"train_4687","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you bought a present for jim's birthday yet? \n#Person2#: no, I haven't. I can't think of anything to get him. \n#Person1#: I'm having the same problem. I want to get something really special. Jim always seem to know exactly what to get people as gifts. \n#Person2#: I know. He bought me that beautiful sweater for my birthday. It was exactly what I wanted. And it fit me perfectly! \n#Person1#: he bought me an iron. \n#Person2#: that doesn't sound like a great present. \n#Person1#: maybe not, but my iron was getting old. In fact, it stopped working the week after jim bought me the new one. It's as if he knew that my old iron would soon stop working! \n#Person2#: let's think. He loves football, doesn't he? I saw signed photographs of famous footballers in a shop near hear. Let's go and have a look. You know which team he supports, don't you? \n#Person1#: yes, I do. Let's go. We should be able to find something suitable. We should get him something old... something historic. \n#Person2#: it'll be an expensive present, but we can share the cost. \n#Person1#: I'll be happy to get him something special, even if it coasts a little extra. \n#Person2#: yes. He always get us special gift. We should repay his kindness. ","summary":"Considering that Jim gives them special and suitable gifts, #Person1# and #Person2# are going to buy a present for Jim's birthday because they want to repay Jim's kindness.","topic":"choosing a present"}
{"fname":"train_4688","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lucy, you are very popular with people around you, what are your tricks? \n#Person2#: Thank you for saying so. I don't know, probably because I like sharing my experience and knowledge with them. I think this kind of communication helps to improve our work efficiency and also helps to get along with colleagues. \n#Person1#: Sharing knowledge can be very settled and some second stances. People may think you are telling them how to do their work. If they take it personally, they feel angry at you and even become reluctant to support you at work. \n#Person2#: That is true. Some people will misunderstand your intention and lets you do it in the long threatening way. For example, it is not sensible at all to arguing with the others or correcting someone in front of other people. To show your friendliness and willingness to share is much more important than to show off. \n#Person1#: You are quite right. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I learned a lot. \n#Person2#: You're welcome. ","summary":"Lucy thinks she is very popular because she likes sharing her experience and knowledge with people around. Lucy reminds #Person1# to show friendliness and willingness to share than to show off.","topic":"how to communicate"}
{"fname":"train_4689","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have some good news for you . \n#Person2#: What's that? \n#Person1#: Jenny is getting married. \n#Person2#: Great! Who's the bridegroom? \n#Person1#: Tom, that lucky guy. \n#Person2#: The guy always hands the girls in a line. When did he propose? \n#Person1#: Last week , It said that he fell in love with Jenny at Mrs. Whit's party last Monday as soon as he saw her. \n#Person2#: My gosh! How romantic! When's the big day? \n#Person1#: July4, the National Holiday. \n#Person2#: Will it be a church wedding or a civil ceremony? \n#Person1#: Jenny plans to hold it in church. \n#Person2#: Who is the best man? \n#Person1#: Guess! \n#Person2#: Nobody is OK, but you! \n#Person1#: You know, Tom is my best friend and he asked me to be his best man. \n#Person2#: Did you promise him? \n#Person1#: Yes, I did. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Jenny and Tom are getting married in church on July 4. #Person1# promised to be Tom's best person.","topic":"good news"}
{"fname":"train_4690","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you having for lunch? \n#Person2#: I got a sandwich, some chips, and a soda. \n#Person1#: Did you bring that from home? \n#Person2#: I got it from the cafeteria. \n#Person1#: What kind of sandwich did you get? \n#Person2#: They messed up my order and gave me a bologna sandwich. \n#Person1#: How was it? \n#Person2#: Considering it wasn't what I ordered, it was still pretty good. \n#Person1#: I think I got a sandwich there once before. \n#Person2#: Really? \n#Person1#: Yes, and they didn't get my order right either. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the cafeteria messed up #Person2#'s order of sandwich. #Person1# had the same experience.","topic":"a lunch"}
{"fname":"train_4691","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you like to do with your free time? \n#Person2#: Study English. \n#Person1#: You mean you like to study English? Why? \n#Person2#: It gives me great satisfaction. \n#Person1#: Studying English wouldn't give me any satisfaction. It's hard work. \n#Person2#: I don't mind the work. I think it's worthwhile. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes studying English in #Person2#'s free time.","topic":"free time"}
{"fname":"train_4692","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, could you tell me my test results? \n#Person2#: Your results are posted on the website. Just put in your password and you can see the exact numbers. \n#Person1#: Are you saying that all my results were normal? \n#Person2#: We always contact you by phone to come in if there is a need for follow-up. \n#Person1#: How will I know what the results mean on the website? \n#Person2#: The purpose of each test is given on the site. \n#Person1#: Will the numbers mean anything to me? \n#Person2#: The website will give you your results and then tell you what the normal range is. \n#Person1#: Can I see all of my test results at once? \n#Person2#: Yes, you can see every test for the past five years. You can compare them. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the test results for the past five years are shown on the website, including the purpose of each test and the normal range.","topic":"test results"}
{"fname":"train_4693","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, we're back in class at last. I didn't see you around this summer, Mary. Did you leave Beijing?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I told my parents I wanted to escape Beijing's heat. So they asked me to go to Wuhan to help my uncle with his business.\n#Person1#: Wuhan? That's even worse.\n#Person2#: Actually, I didn't go. I ended up in Xiamen. My uncle moved there at the last minute. And he asked me to stay with him there and help decorate his new apartment.\n#Person1#: Did you find anything fun to do there?\n#Person2#: Well, I did have some time to go to the beach, of course.\n#Person1#: Wasn't it unbearably hot there?\n#Person2#: No, it was surprisingly pleasant.\n#Person1#: Did you like the food?\n#Person2#: It wasn't terrible, but I must say that seafood isn't really my thing.\n#Person1#: That's a shame. All that delicious fresh fish and nobody to appreciate it.","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# about her summer experience. She left Beijing and went to Xiamen with her uncle to help him decorate the new apartment.","topic":"the summer"}
{"fname":"train_4694","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I need to get to Cambridge today.\n#Person2#: Would you like to go by train or by bus?\n#Person1#: I am not sure. Which one is better?\n#Person2#: The bus is cheaper, but also slower. It will take about 2 and half hours.\n#Person1#: And how long does the train take?\n#Person2#: If you take the fast train, it will take about 50 minutes.\n#Person1#: Where do I catch the train?\n#Person2#: The trains for Cambridge leave from Kings Cross Station. They run every half hour. Most trains to Cambridge go from platform 9.\n#Person1#: How do I get to Kings Cross Station?\n#Person2#: The best way is to take an underground train directly to Kings Cross Station. The underground station is just round the corner from here.\n#Person1#: Can you show me on the map?\n#Person2#: Just turn right when you leave, and then turn right again at the first crossroads. The entrance to the underground station is about 50 meters further on.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# needs to get to Cambridge and decides to go there by train since it's much faster. #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to Kings Cross Station where #Person1# can catch the train.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_4695","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you, Missus Brandon?\n#Person2#: Pretty good. How are you doing?\n#Person1#: Not so good, I lost my job today.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that.\n#Person1#: How are your students doing?\n#Person2#: They're very nervous about their final test.\n#Person1#: I remember you gave our class a hard final test in my first year of college, many of us failed, but I really learned a lot from you. You see I can speak very good English.\n#Person2#: Thank you for saying so.","summary":"#Person1# thinks he learned a lot from the final test Brandon gave #Person1#, even though it was very hard.","topic":"a final test"}
{"fname":"train_4696","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see my purse honey? I've been looking for it in my office, but I cannot find it.\n#Person2#: Your purse? No. Perhaps you've left it in the car. I saw you caring it when we left for the theater this afternoon.\n#Person1#: You're right. It must be there. I'll go and get it.\n#Person2#: But why are you looking for your purse? Are you going out?\n#Person1#: Yes, my friend Linda just called. She wants to go shopping for sportswear and she wants someone to go with her and I need a pair of hiking boots. We'll go hiking this weekend. Do you need anything?\n#Person2#: Yes. Could you get me a black pair of gloves please?","summary":"#Person1# is looking for #Person1#'s purse because Linda calls #Person1# to go shopping. They will go hiking at the weekend.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4697","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ah, there you are, Jason.\n#Person2#: Yes, Mrs. Morris.\n#Person1#: I want you to take the mini bus down to the airport and pick up some of our new academic staff. Can you do that?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Remember, they'll be expecting someone to pick them up, so you just need to take a sign with you.\n#Person2#: OK, um, you'd better tell me exactly who they are, and what they look like, just in case.\n#Person1#: Well, first is Andy Jefferson, he's going to be our new IT lecture.\n#Person2#: What does he look like?\n#Person1#: He's a tall thin bearded guy, very energetic. If he misses you he'll probably be running around looking for you. And Nancy Mather is arriving shortly after. She's a slim lady with long, dark hair. You shouldn't miss her either. She's very short, tiny in fact.\n#Person2#: What she going to teach?\n#Person1#: She'll be the new mathematics lecture. Finally, this term, we're starting a new industrial arts program. And doctor Keating is going to be the professor. He's oh around average height, I guess, middle aged guy with brown hair.\n#Person2#: Does he have a beard too?\n#Person1#: Yes, oh, he'll be wearing glasses.","summary":"Mrs. Moris asks Jason to pick up some new academic staff at the airport by a minibus. Mrs. Moris describes the three people's appearance to Jason and introduces their job duties.","topic":"picking up"}
{"fname":"train_4698","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are we down here again?\n#Person2#: We're looking for a box marked Christmas decorations. What's the matter?\n#Person1#: I don't like cold dark places. I feel like I'm in a scary movie, also I hate rats.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with rats?\n#Person1#: They are dirty creatures that spread disease.\n#Person2#: I don't see them that way. There like us I think. They're very social and they get sad when their alone.\n#Person1#: Ears strange. Hey, is that the box on the shelf?\n#Person2#: No, those are the Halloween decorations.\n#Person1#: Ah, I just walked right into a spider web.\n#Person2#: Did you know that even though almost all spiders have poison, less than 1% are harmful to humans?\n#Person1#: Whatever. There are the Thanksgiving decorations on that sofa.\n#Person2#: There it is. Under that bench, can you hand me that pole by the latter? I can use it to drag the box out.\n#Person1#: Here you are. I'm going to stand on this chair until you're ready to go back up to the living room.\n#Person2#: Stop worrying. There are hardly any spiders down here.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are looking for a box marked Christmas decorations. #Person1# chooses to stand on the chair until they go back to the living room because this cold dark place has some rats and spiders.","topic":"looking for decorations"}
{"fname":"train_4699","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I'd like some information about the trip to Kathmandu.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. How can I help you?\n#Person1#: Well, how do we travel?\n#Person2#: It's a special kind of bus with room for sleeping.\n#Person1#: And how many people in a group?\n#Person2#: Well, the bus sleeps 10. Usually, there are 8 travelers and 2 drivers, and a girl to look after you.\n#Person1#: So, we sleep normally on the bus?\n#Person2#: Yes. The bus is fully equipped for cooking, and it's got a shower system that we put up every morning if the weather permits.\n#Person1#: Uh...We leave from London?\n#Person2#: Yes, and returned to London.\n#Person1#: Is there anything special we need to bring?\n#Person2#: Oh, we give everyone a list of suitable clothes and all the things to bring. Of course, space is limited.\n#Person1#: Oh yes, I understand that. Now, can you tell me about the time to book?\n#Person2#: Well, it depends. Usually 6 or 8 months before your trip. Could you come to our office and we can go over the details if you're interested it?\n#Person1#: OK. I'll come and see you next Wednesday.\n#Person2#: Yes, thanks for ringing.","summary":"#Person1# is calling #Person2# to ask for some information about the trip to Kathmandu. #Person2# tells #Person1# some details about a special kind of bus they will take, what to bring, etc.","topic":"a bus trip"}
{"fname":"train_4700","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you at the police station? What happened to you?\n#Person2#: Well, I went to a restaurant after work and after I finished dinner. I went to my car. I tried to open the door. But my key broke in the lock. So I called a slot company and they opened the car for me, then I drove the car home. And when I got home, I found out that this wasn't my car, so I drove back to the restaurant and the owner of the car and the police were there. They arrested me and took me here.\n#Person1#: Oh no.","summary":"#Person2# was arrested because #Person2# unlocked and drove a car that isn't his.","topic":"being arrested"}
{"fname":"train_4701","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, dinner's ready, Owen.\n#Person2#: This looks delicious. The chicken smells great.\n#Person1#: How was your first day at the summer job?\n#Person2#: Pretty good. The factory is kind of big and noisy, but the people seem nice. This lady, Gloria, showed me around and told me all the rules.\n#Person1#: Is Gloria the boss?\n#Person2#: No, a guy named Carson is the head. He wasn't there today.\n#Person1#: Oh, Owen, you were saying that you haven't met the boss yet.\n#Person2#: No, but I met his son, Mark. He will be the boss once he gets more experience. He spent last summer loading the delivery trucks. But this year he's going to be operating the machines with me.\n#Person1#: Great.","summary":"#Person2# asks Owen how Owen's first day at the summer job was at dinner. Owen thinks the people are nice but he hasn't meet his boss.","topic":"a summer job"}
{"fname":"train_4702","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have read Mark Twain's book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It's quite interesting and adventurous.\n#Person2#: But this book I'm reading is kind of boring. It only tells you some facts about Mark Twain.\n#Person1#: Oh, tell me something about Mark Twain, please.\n#Person2#: Well, when Mark Twain was 4, his family moved to Hannibal, a port town on the Mississippi River that gave him the idea for writing the book, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Anything else?\n#Person2#: In eighteen fourty-seven, when Twain was 11 years old, his father died. The next year, he began to learn printing. When he was 18, he worked as a printer in New York City.\n#Person1#: What happened next?\n#Person2#: Then on a voyage to New Orleans, the steamboat pilot, Horace, inspired Twain to become a pilot. And Mark Twain really received his steamboat pilot license in eighteen fifty-nine, after 2 years of hard work.\n#Person1#: Oh, Mark Twain himself really had a life of adventures.","summary":"#Person2# is reading a book about the facts about Mark Twain. #Person2# tells #Person1# some stories and experiences of Mark Twain's life which #Person1# thinks is full of adventures.","topic":"Mark Twain"}
{"fname":"train_4703","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy a ticket to Casablanca on flight US125 tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Hold on, please. It will take off at 14:00 tomorrow. The price is $ 110.\n#Person2#: Well, I want to stay under $ 100.\n#Person1#: I am sorry Sir. We won't give any discount in busy seasons. The price is the same.","summary":"#Person2# wishes to buy a flight ticket at a low price but #Person1# won't offer a discount in busy seasons.","topic":"buy a flight ticket"}
{"fname":"train_4704","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. What service do you require?\n#Person2#: I'd like to rent a safety deposit box here, please.\n#Person1#: For what purpose exactly, if you don't mind me asking? I must ask because I need to know the size, you see.\n#Person2#: No problem. My husband bought me some beautiful jewellery for our anniversary and I don't feel safe keeping it in the house. Initially, on the advice of a friend, I stored it in the freezer.\n#Person1#: What a lovely gift. Yes, I can understand why you wouldn't be comfortable keeping something so valuable at home. I think one of our small ones will be perfect. Do you have some ID with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, right here. So, we can do this today, then? That will definitely ease my mind.\n#Person1#: Certainly, just fill in this form, please.","summary":"#Person2# needs to rent a safety box to keep her jewelry. #Person1# serves her and suggests a small one.","topic":"rent a safety box"}
{"fname":"train_4705","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's start to study how to use computers, Paler. It's good to know that a computer has two major parts, the hardware and the software.\n#Person2#: What's the hardware?\n#Person1#: The hardware of computer is basically all the concrete things you can touch with your hands and see with your eyes.\n#Person2#: That's seems obvious enough. Then what about the software?\n#Person1#: The software of computer is all the programmes inside the computer that allow you to use the computer to do things.\n#Person2#: I see, actually the hardware is the easy part, I do want to study how to use the software.\n#Person1#: Right you are, Paler, and since what you want to learn is how to use software, we should also learn to refer to the computer menus.\n#Person2#: Ever since I saw computer can do your project, I wanted to have a computer.","summary":"#Person1# teaches Paler how to identify the hardware and the software. Paler wants to learn how to use the software.","topic":"major parts of computer"}
{"fname":"train_4706","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you doing today?\n#Person2#: I'm fine.\n#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I would like to cancel a check.\n#Person1#: Is there a problem?\n#Person2#: I wrote the check out for too much.\n#Person1#: How much did you write it out for?\n#Person2#: I wrote it out for $ 150.\n#Person1#: How much was it supposed to be?\n#Person2#: It was supposed to be for $ 100.\n#Person1#: I'll cancel that check for you.\n#Person2#: I really appreciate your help.","summary":"#Person2# cancels the check with #Person1#'s help because #Person2# wrote the check out for too much.","topic":"cancel the check"}
{"fname":"train_4707","dialogue":"#Person1#: What courses are you going to take next year?\n#Person2#: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English.\n#Person1#: Why are you going to take English with chemistry and physics?\n#Person2#: Because I want to study English literature. But I think chemistry is better for getting a job.\n#Person1#: Of course it depends on what you are going to do when you leave college. Have you decide what you are going to do when you graduated?\n#Person2#: I am going to be a, well, I hope to be a research chemist.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the courses #Person2# wants to take next year and #Person2#'s ideal future career.","topic":"future plans"}
{"fname":"train_4708","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a real problem when I meet people.\n#Person2#: What is it? Maybe I can help.\n#Person1#: I never know when to shake hands and when not to. Can you tell me something about it?\n#Person2#: Do you come from a country where they shake hands?\n#Person1#: Oh yes. Men, women, and children shake hands all the time.\n#Person2#: It's very simple. Men shake hands, women and children don't.\n#Person1#: But some women do shake hands. And now a lot of children have such good manners, they shake hands too.\n#Person2#: Well, a good rule to follow is, for men you hold out your hand, for women and children, you wait and see what they do.\n#Person1#: That sounds easy enough.\n#Person2#: Sure. Once you get the hang of it, it's a piece of cake! It's nothing to worry about.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has a problem with shaking hands when meeting people. #Person2# teaches #Person1# a good rule of shaking hands when meeting different people.","topic":"social manner"}
{"fname":"train_4709","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will we drive to the seaside?\n#Person2#: Yes, it will take about four hours. We can leave about noon and get there by supper time.\n#Person1#: Let me help pay for gas.\n#Person2#: All right. There will be three of us going so we will each pay a third.\n#Person1#: What other expenses will we have?\n#Person2#: There won't be many other expenses expect food.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they'll drive to the seaside. #Person1# wants to help pay for the gas. #Person2# agrees and asks #Person1# to pay a third.","topic":"pay for the gas"}
{"fname":"train_4710","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like your job here, Linda?\n#Person2#: It's interesting, I like being an editor.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: I like talking to writers, I get to meet a lot of interesting people.\n#Person1#: I'm happy to hear that, but publishing is more than just talking to writers. it involves a lot of work, patience and responsibility. Most of the work is boring.\n#Person2#: I don't feel bored at all. I'm getting along with my colleagues. I will enjoy working with them. People are great in this industry.\n#Person1#: Do you have any complaints?\n#Person2#: No, I have no complaints. I hear there are many opportunities to move up in this company. is that true?\n#Person1#: Yes, you have many opportunities to grow in this company as long as you do well.\n#Person2#: That's perfect. I will definitely do well.","summary":"Linda tells #Person1# she loves her job as an editor because she enjoys talking to writers and colleagues.","topic":"talk about job"}
{"fname":"train_4711","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading about in that science magazine?\n#Person2#: There are several interesting articles on recent scientific breakthroughs. I just finished reading one about cloning.\n#Person1#: I'm not sure I like the idea of that. I don't want people copying me or other people. It could be very confusing.\n#Person2#: According to the article, you have no real need to worry. Research nowadays is focussing on cloning parts of a human body to replace damaged or lost parts, not on recreating a whole human.\n#Person1#: In the future, that could be possible.\n#Person2#: In this article, scientists say that if you took the genes from someone and tried to create a copy of a person, there's no guarantee that the copy would look or act like the original!\n#Person1#: Really? What else have you discovered?\n#Person2#: I read about how scientists are using material from plants and animals to create new medicines. For example, an animal be immune to disease that affects human. So, scientists find out why it's immune\n#Person1#: That's great, because it uses natural materials rather than ones that scientists make themselves. I prefer natural remedies to man-made ones.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about what #Person2# learns in a science magazine about the modern researches of cloning and how scientists are using material from plants and animals to create new medicines","topic":"cloning discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4712","dialogue":"#Person1#: How should we commemorate the centenary of the founding of the university? We have been given quite a large budget to pay for some events.\n#Person2#: We should certainly hold a big party for the professors and students. We could have a firework display.\n#Person1#: Do you think that we should invite alumni and former professors?\n#Person2#: If we do, too many people might attend. Perhaps we should invited all of them, but make a small charge to attend.\n#Person1#: Good idea. We should also hold a series of presentations. We could have presentations on the history of the university, the courses we offer, and our links with other universities.\n#Person2#: Good idea! I think we could also have presentations by former students on how their experience here helped them in their lives.\n#Person1#: We could have another on the successes of graduates from here.\n#Person2#: I think that we could also produce some merchandise for the centenary-you know, T-shirts, mugs, plates, pens, and things like that.\n#Person1#: That's an excellent idea. Hopefully, we would be able to make a profit! A few professors and students are writing a book on the history of the university.\n#Person2#: I'm looking forward to reading that. We could have book signings by famous professors and alumni.\n#Person1#: A group of students from the art and music faculty are producing a short film.\n#Person2#: I'm sure that will be very popular. . OK, let's think about how we can put these ideas into practice.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the preparation for the centennial ceremony of the university, concerning the cost, guests, presentations, and merchandise.","topic":"the centennial ceremony"}
{"fname":"train_4713","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, no. It seems that I've lost my train ticket.\n#Person2#: Are you kidding? The train leaves in an hour. Where did you put it?\n#Person1#: It was in my pocket, but now I can't find it.\n#Person2#: Is it in the other pocket?\n#Person1#: No, it is not here. Damn it! I'm going to have to buy another ticket.\n#Person2#: Let's go to the inquiry desk first to check whether anyone has got it and turned it in.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# can't find the train ticket. #Person2# advises checking at the inquiry desk.","topic":"look for the ticket"}
{"fname":"train_4714","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wait a moment, I would like to take some snapshots here.\n#Person2#: Is that OK?\n#Person1#: It's so beautiful here. I want to stay longer.\n#Person2#: Well, I think we'd better go now. We have to follow the guide.\n#Person1#: That's all right.","summary":"#Person1# wants to take some snapshots and stay longer but #Person2# suggests they go and follow the guide.","topic":"fall behind"}
{"fname":"train_4715","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, I will have an interview tomorrow. I am so excited!\n#Person2#: Congratulations! By the way, have you had all the things ready for the interview?\n#Person1#: I only typed several copies of my resume.\n#Person2#: That's not enough. You have many other things to prepare.\n#Person1#: What are they?\n#Person2#: Besides the resume, you also need the original and copies of your graduation certificate and your ID card.\n#Person1#: I see\n#Person2#: Also several copies of your one-inch color photos.\n#Person1#: Yes, I have those.\n#Person2#: You also need to prepare formal clothes for the interview ; a suit should be the best.\n#Person1#: I will get it soon.\n#Person2#: Have a briefcase ready with all your interview materials in it for easy carrying.\n#Person1#: Ok, I will remember.\n#Person2#: All these should be enough. Good luck!","summary":"Mary gives useful suggestions about the preparation for #Person1#'s interview tomorrow.","topic":"interview preparation"}
{"fname":"train_4716","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: Do you have any information about the city sights?\n#Person2#: Sure. There's a lot here in this pamphlet.\n#Person1#: Thank you. And what's the best way to get downtown?\n#Person2#: Take the subway. It's $ 1. 50 per ride. You can buy a metro card at the station.\n#Person1#: You've been very helpful.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# find information about the city sights in the pamphlet and tells #Person1# how to get downtown.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_4717","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you calling about today?\n#Person2#: I scheduled a delivery for tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Is there a problem?\n#Person2#: I would like to reschedule.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem.\n#Person2#: Can I have it delivered the day after tomorrow?\n#Person1#: So, you want it delivered the day after tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Yes, will that be possible?\n#Person1#: What time would you like us to deliver it?\n#Person2#: Is 2:30 Okay?\n#Person1#: Your delivery has been confirmed.\n#Person2#: Thank you, and I'm sorry for the change of plans.","summary":"#Person2# calls to reschedule the delivery and #Person1# confirms it.","topic":"reschedule the delivery"}
{"fname":"train_4718","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, what's on the menu for dinner tonight?\n#Person2#: You tell me.\n#Person1#: You're not going to make anything to eat?\n#Person2#: You never cook. I always do.\n#Person1#: I think you're a better cook than I am.\n#Person2#: Oh please, you need to cook tonight.\n#Person1#: So you're telling me that you want me to make dinner?\n#Person2#: It was a hard day. Can you just do this for me tonight?\n#Person1#: I'll cook dinner, don't worry.\n#Person2#: I'm going to go rest for a little bit.\n#Person1#: I'll come wake you when it's ready, okay?\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't want to cook because #Person2#'s exhausted from today's work. #Person1# never cooks but agrees to cook tonight.","topic":"cook dinner"}
{"fname":"train_4719","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you mind telling me your grades in high school?\n#Person2#: Of course not. My school record was above average in my class.\n#Person1#: Very good. What was your favorite subject in middle school?\n#Person2#: English. I've liked English ever since middle school, and then in university, I had some excellent teachers.\n#Person1#: How were your scores in university?\n#Person2#: They are above 90. I'm in the upper third of my class. I have worked hard at my major subject.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# he got good grades in high school and university.","topic":"performance in school"}
{"fname":"train_4720","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lindsay Tipping gave me your name as a reference. We are considering hiring her as an editor for our magazine.\n#Person2#: Lindsay, of course, I will be more than happy to recommend her to you.\n#Person1#: How long was she employed with your company?\n#Person2#: She freelanced with us for 3 years. She was always consistent and punctual with her assignments and a pleasure to work with.\n#Person1#: Freelance, hmm. How do you think she will manage in an office environment?\n#Person2#: She's a consummate professional and a team-player. I have utmost confidence in her abilities. You can't go wrong in hiring her.","summary":"#Person2# strongly recommends Lindsay Tipping to #Person1# and speaks highly of her working spirit and profession.","topic":"a reference"}
{"fname":"train_4721","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall we share a taxi?\n#Person2#: Where are you heading now?\n#Person1#: I want to go back to my college on the Huanghe road. It is very close to your house.\n#Person2#: Is that the university next to the Teachers'College?\n#Person1#: That's the one.\n#Person2#: You mean we'll share the taxi?\n#Person1#: Yeah. If we share the cab, it'll be cheaper. Besides that your Chinese is better than mine. The drivers usually have difficulty understanding me even though I practice my pronunciation carefully.\n#Person2#: Well. Don't worry about it, I will be happy to share the taxi with you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to share the taxi with #Person2#. #Person2# agrees after noticing the destination and advantages.","topic":"share a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_4722","dialogue":"#Person1#: what can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: What do we get this morning?\n#Person1#: Fruit juice, cake and refreshments and everything.\n#Person2#: I'd like to a glass of tomato juice please.\n#Person1#: Any serial, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes. A dish of cornmeal weight.\n#Person1#: And eggs?\n#Person2#: Yes. Baked eggs and buttered toast. I like my baker very crazy.\n#Person1#: How do you want to your eggs?\n#Person2#: Fried, please.\n#Person1#: Anything more, sir?\n#Person2#: No, that's enough, thank you.","summary":"#Person2# orders tomato juice, cornmeal weight, buttered toast, and a fried egg for breakfast with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_4723","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Vale. Please sit down.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Did you work as a salesperson before, Mrs. Vale?\n#Person2#: Only as a clerk in a store.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, consulting is a little different.\n#Person2#: I'm a quick learner, Mr. Jenkins.\n#Person1#: Umm hmm. Do you have a diver's license?\n#Person2#: Yes, and I'm a very good driver.\n#Person1#: Fine. We provide a company car for our consultants.\n#Person2#: Do I have to travel a lot?\n#Person1#: Oh yes-five days a week. You have to visit customers all over the territory.\n#Person2#: But how will I get to know the products?\n#Person1#: You'll have to attend a three-week course. If you do well, the job is yours.\n#Person2#: How much is the salary?\n#Person1#: Starting salary is $ 150 a week-plus commissions, of course.\n#Person2#: How much commission do your consultants get?\n#Person1#: Five percent.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm very interested in the job.\n#Person1#: Fine. The next course starts a week from tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Good luck to you.","summary":"Mrs. Vale is applying for the job as a salesperson. Mr. Jenkins asks for some basic information and then tells her the requirements of the position.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4724","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I'd like to rent a mid-size car for three days.\n#Person1#: Okay. Let me check to see if we have one available. Hmmm. It's doesn't look like we do. We have a couple of economy, compact, and full-size cars available, or a nice minivan.\n#Person2#: Well, what is the main difference between these cars?\n#Person3#: The main difference is size. The economy car is the smallest, and it seats fewer passengers and can hold less luggage. [Okay.] How many people are with you?\n#Person2#: Just me and my son.\n#Person1#: Well, the economy car would work. We have one right out front.\n#Person2#: Where? That one? It looks more like a shoebox to me. I'm really tall and trying squeeze into that thing ... I don't think so.\n#Person1#: Well, if you need more room or comfort, I recommend the full-size car. It also has a nice stereo system, CD player, [Alright] safety rear door locks, and cruise control, and power locks and windows.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not so concerned about how it's equipped. I just want to make sure it is comfortable to drive. And what is the daily rate for that anyway?\n#Person1#: Well, let's see here. Oh, yeah. It'll come to fifty-seven ninety-five a day.\n#Person2#: Wow, a little expensive. But what's the cost for mileage?\n#Person1#: Hey, all of our cars have unlimited miles, but of course, that doesn't include gas.\n#Person2#: Yeah, right. I bet that car probably eats up gas, and now that were in the middle of the vacation season, gas stations are gouging consumers with astronomical prices.\n#Person1#: Well, as they say, it comes down to the law of supply an demand.\n#Person2#: Well, anyway, can you install a car seat in one of those cars? I have a 3-year-old son with me.\n#Person1#: Sure, and that'll only be one dollar extra per day.\n#Person2#: I'll go with the full-size car. Wait, uh ... what does it look like?\n#Person1#: Uh, it's right out there in the parking lot. [Which one?] The one over there next to the sidewalk.\n#Person2#: Do you mean that old lemon with the missing hubcap? Ahhh.\n#Person1#: Sir, excuse me. We take pride in our vehicles. It's just that it's one of the last cars on our lot, but it runs like a dream. Don't let the exterior fool you. Hey, I'll even give you an extra fifteen dollars off the daily rate to show you we are serious about pleasing our customers. Will there be any other drivers?\n#Person2#: No, I'm the only driver.\n#Person1#: Okay. Would you like to purchase our daily car protection plan?\n#Person2#: What's that exactly?\n#Person1#: Well, the car protection plan is a complete insurance package covering damage to the vehicle, [Okay] injury or loss of life to you or your passengers [Oh]. It even includes incidental road damage caused by, let's say, a huge boulder rolling down the mountain and crushing your car. [Oh, uh, well ... ]. However, it won't cover loss of property due to theft. Too much crime in the area anyway. [What? Wh ... What about this crime? What, what?]. Don't worry about it. And the car protection plan is only seventeen ninety-five per day. [But you were saying?] And the nicest thing about this coverage is that you can rent the car without the worry and hassle of making a complicated claim in case you do have a problem.\n#Person2#: But wouldn't my own car insurance cover those problems?\n#Person1#: It might, but each insurance policy is different. With our car protection plan, however, you deal directly with us in case there is a problem [Well ... ], and we handle everything quickly, and you don't have to contact your own insurance company. Okay. Let me just confirm this. A full-size car with a car seat for three days [Yeah], plus the car protection package. Is that right? [That's right.] Okay, I'll have our mechanic, Louie, check the car over and pull it up to the door.\n#Person2#: Push it up to the door? I hope this car really runs.\n#Person1#: Well, in case it does break down on some out-of-the-way, deserted road, just call the toll-free number for assistance. They'll come to assist you within ... two business days. [Two business days!!!] Enjoy your trip.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent a mid-size car but #Person1# doesn't have an available one. #Person1# introduces the cars of different sizes to #Person2# and recommends a full-sized car. After they discuss the cost, #Person2# chooses the full-size car and purchases the daily car protection plan in case of emergencies.","topic":"rent a car"}
{"fname":"train_4725","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am here to visit Mr. Roger Peterson. He lives in Room 612.\n#Person2#: Fine. I need to check your ID card, and you will have to leave those flowers here.\n#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot that flowers are not allowed here. What time do visiting hours end?\n#Person2#: You can stay until 8:00 p.m. Here is your visitor's pass.","summary":"#Person1# wants to visit Mr. Roger Peterson. #Person2# checks #Person1#'s ID card and tells #Person1# the flowers are not allowed.","topic":"pay a visit"}
{"fname":"train_4726","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are millions of web pages on the net. How do I find what I'm looking for?\n#Person2#: Use a search engine like Baidu and Google.\n#Person1#: How does it work?\n#Person2#: You enter the name or topic you are interested in and ask the search engine to find pages about your topic.\n#Person1#: How do I use a search engine?\n#Person2#: Let me tell you step by step.\n#Person1#: OK!\n#Person2#: At first, we can go to the website address and then type the keywords.\n#Person1#: Then it will search automatically?\n#Person2#: Yes, it will show a lot of websites with the keywords.\n#Person1#: If I find the website I need, what should I do?\n#Person2#: That's easy, click the website, and you can enter.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your help!","summary":"#Person2# teaches #Person1# how to find a web page via searching engines step by step.","topic":"search engines"}
{"fname":"train_4727","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Francis, I want a new apartment. Are there any near you?\n#Person2#: Why do you want another apartment?\n#Person1#: The man who lives upstairs plays music all night and I can't fall asleep.\n#Person2#: What kind of apartment do you want?\n#Person1#: Not a big one. One bedroom is fine.\n#Person2#: Do you mind having a roommate?\n#Person1#: No, I can live with a roommate. Why?\n#Person2#: My brother wants a roommate. Why don't you phone him?\n#Person1#: Does he live near the ocean?\n#Person2#: Yes, he does.","summary":"#Person1# wants a new apartment and Francis recommends #Person1# to share the apartment with his brother.","topic":"find an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_4728","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Linda. How long have you been here?\n#Person2#: Nearly half a year.\n#Person1#: Are you studying for a degree?\n#Person2#: No. I'm studying in a language school now. But I plan to go to a university for a degree next year.\n#Person1#: What major do you want to choose?\n#Person2#: I'm interested in early education.\n#Person1#: Are you going to be a primary school teacher?\n#Person2#: Yes. I love being around children.","summary":"Linda tells #Person1# she's studying in a language school and plans to go to a university to study early education next year.","topic":"education"}
{"fname":"train_4729","dialogue":"#Person1#: When did you last go to the seaside?\n#Person2#: Last July. We spent all our days on the beach.\n#Person1#: Did you have a good time there?\n#Person2#: Yes. We swam and dived off the rocks into the sea. We also played game on the sand.\n#Person1#: The summer vacation is coming. Will you go there this year?\n#Person2#: I am afraid I won't. My father will go to Guangzhou on business next week. He won't back until September.\n#Person1#: What a pity! How long can you hold your breath under the water?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Perhaps more than one minute.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. Let us go swimming tomorrow in the river. Is that right?","summary":"#Person2# had a good time at the beach last summer but cannot go there this year because of her father's business trip. #Person1# invites #Person2# to go swimming tomorrow.","topic":"go swimming"}
{"fname":"train_4730","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you take notes in math class? If so, can I borrow them? I wasn't there because I was at an amusement park.\n#Person2#: I do have some notes, but I am reading them right now. Maybe you should ask another one for help.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s math notes but #Person2# needs it at present.","topic":"borrow the notes"}
{"fname":"train_4731","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me,can I see the personnel manager? My name is Lucy Jordan.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Have a seat, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I come in answer to your ad for the saleswoman.\n#Person2#: Okay, what qualifications do you have for the toy store work?\n#Person1#: I once worked in a local toy store and my major is business administration.\n#Person2#: Are you familiar with the toys for children?\n#Person1#: Well, my nephew is 8 years old now and he always likes the toys I've bought for him.\n#Person2#: How soon would you be able to start work?\n#Person1#: As soon as possible.","summary":"Lucy Jordan is applying for a saleswoman at a toy store. She tells #Person2# her qualification for the work.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4732","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, you know I had a good time tonight.\n#Person2#: I'm pleased to hear that.\n#Person1#: But I have to say goodbye right now.\n#Person2#: Why? It's not late. Can't you stay a little longer?\n#Person1#: No, I'm sorry, but I really must go. I don't know whether I can catch the last bus if I don't hurry now.\n#Person2#: When does the bus go?\n#Person1#: At ten o'clock. Oh dear! It's already a quarter past ten.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, Kate. Since you have missed the bus, it is unnecessary for you to hurry. I can drive you home.\n#Person1#: Thank you. You are so kind. But my mother will worry about me if I'm too late getting home. I must get home before 11:00.\n#Person2#: That's all right. Let's go now. But I hope to have a chance to see you again.\n#Person1#: Thank you, John.","summary":"Kate has to leave to catch the bus, but it's too late and the last bus already left. John offers to drive her home and wishes to see her again.","topic":"catch a bus"}
{"fname":"train_4733","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, er... I am going to see the West End.\n#Person1#: How much time do you have?\n#Person2#: Just one day.\n#Person1#: Well, what do you particularly want to do?\n#Person2#: I want to visit museums, art galleries, Buckingham Palace, do some shopping, go to the theater...\n#Person1#: But you only have one day!\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Well, you can go shopping in the morning.\n#Person2#: Where?\n#Person1#: In Oxford Street.\n#Person2#: How do I get there?\n#Person1#: You can walk through Hyde Park. It's quite near.\n#Person2#: Good. What time do the shops open?\n#Person1#: At nine.\n#Person2#: Are there any restaurants in Oxford Street?\n#Person1#: Yes, there are lots. You can have lunch there.\n#Person2#: Are there any museums near Oxford Street?\n#Person1#: Yes, the British Museum. You can go there in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: Good, What time does it close?\n#Person1#: At five.\n#Person2#: I want to go to the theater in the evening.\n#Person1#: Well, there are many theaters near there.\n#Person2#: Where?\n#Person1#: In Shaftsbury Avenue. You can take a bus from the British Museum.\n#Person2#: Perfect. Thanks for your help.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. Have a good time!","summary":"#Person2# wants to see the West End in one day. #Person1# makes a detailed plan for #Person2# including all the tourist attractions #Person2# wishes to visit.","topic":"arrange a tour"}
{"fname":"train_4734","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong, Peter?\n#Person2#: Can you believe this? I locked my keys in the car and I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt.\n#Person1#: So, what are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Do you think I could borrow your car for a few hours?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I really need it this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Well, could you drive me home then? I have spare keys there.\n#Person1#: That's no problem.\n#Person2#: Do you have a quarter for the phone? My wallet's in the car, too.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Anything else?\n#Person2#: No, that's it. I really appreciate it.","summary":"Peter requests #Person1# to lend him the car because he locked his keys in the car, but #Person1# needs the car this afternoon. So Peter requests #Person1# to drive him home and gives him a quarter for the phone.","topic":"locked car key"}
{"fname":"train_4735","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you received a prize for you book. \n#Person2#: yes, I did. I won a prize for best local history book at the annual book awards. \n#Person1#: congratulations! You must be very proud of your achievement. \n#Person2#: actually, I was happy just to get the book published. Winning the prize was an added bonus. \n#Person1#: what was the prize? \n#Person2#: I won $200 to spend on any books of my choice. \n#Person1#: that's a great prize for a person who writes books! Have you ever won a prize before? \n#Person2#: I shared a prize with some friends last week. We won a bottle of whisky at a pub quiz. \n#Person1#: I won $10 in the lottery last month. Perhaps next time, I'll be luckier and win the jackpot! ","summary":"#Person1# congratulates #Person2# on winning the prize for #Person2#'s book. Then they share their own experience of winning a prize before.","topic":"winning a prize"}
{"fname":"train_4736","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take your order now? \n#Person2#: Yes, bring me a bottle of wine and filet steak. \n#Person1#: Do you want some salad dressing? \n#Person2#: Yes, what kind do you have? \n#Person1#: We have Italian, French, thousand island and blue cheese. \n#Person2#: I think French will be fine. ","summary":"#Person2# orders some wine, filet steak, and French salad dressing with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_4737","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going? \n#Person2#: Take me to the center station, please \n#Person1#: OK, here we go. \n#Person2#: Do you think you can get me there seven thirty? \n#Person1#: We shouldn't have any trouble if we don't get stuck in the traffic jam. \n#Person2#: Hope we have good luck. \n#Person1#: Here we are, you still get plenty of time. That's 8. 15$, please. \n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Here's 10$, keep the change, please. ","summary":"#Person2# drives #Person1# to the central station before seven-thirty. #Person1#'s grateful and pays for the fee.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_4738","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you? \n#Person2#: It's our anniversary today. I am looking for the same flowers as the ones in her wedding bouquet. \n#Person1#: What do they look like? \n#Person2#: White. \n#Person1#: How tall are they? \n#Person2#: They are short, I guess. About the same height as those short flowers over there. \n#Person1#: Do they look like roses? \n#Person2#: No, they look like little bells. \n#Person1#: Oh, lilies of the valley. No, I am sorry. We are all out of them right now. \n#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad. \n#Person1#: What about roses? \n#Person2#: Ok. How many do you suggest? \n#Person1#: As many as you like, sir. They are beautiful, aren't they? \n#Person2#: Yes, they are. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy lilies of the valley for his anniversary but #Person1#'s store has run out of them, then #Person1# recommends roses.","topic":"buy flowers"}
{"fname":"train_4739","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you ever tried shopping online? \n#Person2#: no, never. I perfer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it, especially for clothes and shoes. \n#Person1#: that's right. Seeing is believing. \n#Person2#: I've heard some friends say when they get the article, it's quite different from what they see on the website advertisement. \n#Person1#: that happens. Without close quality examination, we may encounter fraud, and the e-shop may suddenly disappear. \n#Person2#: what's more, it's not always so safe for us to pay online as hackers might steal the user name and password. \n#Person1#: it's said that some measures have been taken to deal with this problem. Paying online is much safer than before, but I still have the feeling that it's not safe enough. \n#Person2#: I can't agree more. that's why I only do street shopping. \n#Person1#: me too. Sometimes I surf online shops to check some related information, and then go to a physical store to do the actual shopping. \n#Person2#: that's a good idea. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the disadvantages of online shopping including safety problems and the quality of the products, and they both prefer street shopping.","topic":"online shopping discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4740","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Alex. How are you doing? \n#Person2#: Just fine, Karen. I'm just taking a breather from all this paper work! \n#Person1#: I know the feeling. I'm calling to let you know about this new Italian place I found. It's right around the corner. \n#Person2#: I'll have to try it. You know how I am about Italian food! What's the name? ","summary":"Karen recommends a new Italian restaurant to Alex who is busy with work.","topic":" restaurant recommendation"}
{"fname":"train_4741","dialogue":"#Person1#: welcome back! How was your vacation? \n#Person2#: it was fantastic, but I'm glad to be back! Being a tourist is really tiring! \n#Person1#: where did you end up going? \n#Person2#: because it's off-season, we got a really good package deal to Paris, so we went there. \n#Person1#: I've always wanted to go to Paris. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world! Did you go to the top? \n#Person2#: that was the first thing we did. I have a few pictures. Do you want to see them?\n#Person1#: sure. What's this one a picture of? \n#Person2#: oh, that's a picture of me on our fourth day of travelling. I'm standing next to a famous founation in the centre of the city. \n#Person1#: you don't look very happy in that picture. \n#Person2#: no , by that time, I was sick of sightseeing. I had had enough of art galleries, cathedrals, fountains, statues, and palaces! \n#Person1#: so what did you do? \n#Person2#: we spent that afternoon walking around a flea market. We had a few coffees, watched a movie, and went for a swim in the pool at the hotel. \n#Person1#: my travel agent always reminds me to plan a day of relaxing for every 3 days of sightseeing. Did you go to the Louvre?\n#Person2#: of course! You can't go to Paris without going to their famous art gallery! I was surprised by how small the Mona Lisa was though. \n#Person1#: that's what everyone says! I can't wait to see it for myself some day. ","summary":"#Person2# describes the trip to Paris to #Person1# and shares the pictures with #Person1#. #Person1# gets excited about going to Paris too.","topic":"trip to Paris"}
{"fname":"train_4742","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who did the stupid thing? \n#Person2#: Maybe it was Dick. \n#Person1#: I don't think so. Dick has been on the ball and he never does things like that. \n#Person2#: Then it must be a naughty boy who did it. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about who did the stupid thing.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4743","dialogue":"#Person1#: The summer vacation is coming. Have you any plans? \n#Person2#: I haven't made up my mind. Maybe I will go to the US. What about you? \n#Person1#: I am going on a hiking trip. It's good exercise as well as fun. \n#Person2#: I think so. \n#Person1#: So why not come and join us? Lee will come as well. \n#Person2#: That's great. I will go hiking with you. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the plan for summer vacation. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the hiking trip.","topic":"summer vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_4744","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, this is your third bowl of rice! \n#Person2#: I know but I have no choice. My stomach just keeps crying for more and more. \n#Person1#: Why? I never saw you eat so much before. \n#Person2#: I've been going to the gym these days. The exercise makes me hungry all the time. \n#Person1#: So your stomach is the one that actually gets a lot of work-out. \n#Person2#: Don't pull my leg. \n#Person1#: This way you'll probably put on more weight. Will you give up? \n#Person2#: Surely not. I can feel the results. I'm starting to feel different now. \n#Person1#: Then how are you gonna deal with the problem of getting extra weight? \n#Person2#: I'm planning to meet my personal trainer to have the work-out plan fixed. \n#Person1#: Oh, I've got an idea. Why don't you ask Dad to go with you? He badly needs some exercise. \n#Person2#: Your father is a bit too timid. He even doesn't know how to introduce himself. \n#Person1#: He can just say, I'm Benjamin. I'm new and shy. \n#Person2#: Girl, don't make fun of your Daddy. But I can introduce him to my personal trainer. Maybe one day he will be a fitness freak instead of a cough potato. \n#Person1#: Who knows! ","summary":"#Person1# makes fun of her mom for eating too much. Her mom explains that she goes exercises these days. #Person1# suggests her mom bring her dad to the gym.","topic":"exercise"}
{"fname":"train_4745","dialogue":"#Person1#: That dress is very pretty. Why don't you like it? \n#Person2#: It's too loud. \n#Person1#: We've been looking around for many hours. What on earth are you looking for? \n#Person2#: Well, you know, those styles or colors don't suit me. \n#Person1#: What style do you want? \n#Person2#: I want to buy a V-neck checked sweater, and it should be tight. \n#Person1#: Oh, I see. How about the color? \n#Person2#: Quiet color. \n#Person1#: I know a shop selling this kind of sweaters. \n#Person2#: Really? Let's go there. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a specific sweater. #Person1# recommends a shop and they will go there.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4746","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, what's wrong? You are not in a good mood.\n#Person2#: My boss told me not to go to work again.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: I made a huge mistake at work yesterday. I wouldn't have made that mistake if I had been more careful.\n#Person1#: You are always careless. So what's your plan now?\n#Person2#: I must find a new job as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: But I think you should learn to be more careful before you find a new job, or you will make the same mistake again.\n#Person2#: I guess you are right. So did you have a good time last night?\n#Person1#: Yes, we played music and danced. But Susan didn't look very happy.\n#Person2#: You wouldn't be happy either, if it were your thirtieth birthday.\n#Person1#: Yes, you are right. No one wants to get old.","summary":"Jack tells #Person1# he was fired due to his carelessness and he decides to find a new one. #Person2# tells Jack #Person2# had a good time last night but Susan was unhappy because she turned 30.","topic":"lose a job"}
{"fname":"train_4747","dialogue":"#Person1#: What were you like when you were my age?\n#Person2#: That was a long time ago, I was a lot like you actually. I loved art and I took dance lessons.\n#Person1#: I like art, too.\n#Person2#: I know you do. I have hung a lot of your paintings up in the living room. I was also very shy and I didn't make friends very easily. Do you want to see some photos of me when I was little?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: Here I am on Easter Sunday. Look at my silly hat and here I am with the family dog Buttons. He was so sweet. Oh, look this is me with your mother when she was little. She looks just like you.\n#Person1#: I think she looks like you.\n#Person2#: She does look like me. I'm her mother after all.\n#Person1#: When did you meet me?\n#Person2#: When you were born, I was at the hospital when your mother had you and I was the third person to hold you. Your grandfather was the fourth. He would be very proud of you if he were still with us today. You're a wonderful little boy.","summary":"#Person2# shows her grandson some pictures of her own when she was young. #Person2# tells her grandson she was the third person to hold him.","topic":"past memories"}
{"fname":"train_4748","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at these paintings, everybody in my family loves painting. They all go to the same painting club.\n#Person2#: The paintings are very good. And look at that one, it's great.\n#Person1#: My aunt painted it. She loves painting birds. She says their wings or special.\n#Person2#: Yes and their shapes are very beautiful, but I think the best painter in my family is my dad. He's excellent at painting pictures of the forest.\n#Person1#: Wow, I like that painting.\n#Person2#: Which one?\n#Person1#: That one there with a Woodhouse in the mountain. It looks very amazing with the sun in the sky.\n#Person2#: My mom painted that, she loves painting the countryside.\n#Person1#: And what about this one?\n#Person2#: My cousin painted that, she loves paintings zoo animals.\n#Person1#: Is this the last painting?\n#Person2#: Yes, my brother painted it. He likes painting different fish.\n#Person1#: I like the dark blue color, but the shark doesn't look very friendly.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person1# are discussing the paintings drawn by #Person1#'s family members.","topic":"paintings"}
{"fname":"train_4749","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have you been living in this city, Jack?\n#Person2#: Let me see. I came to this city when I was 23 years old. So 5 years now.\n#Person1#: Do you like living in the big city?\n#Person2#: Not so much. Air pollution has become such a big problem here now.\n#Person1#: So do you want to move to the countryside?\n#Person2#: No. Life there is really slow and boring, and here in the city we can get fresh vegetables and even some rare kinds of fruit. How I wish the air in the city could be fresher. Perhaps, it could be if there were fewer cars.\n#Person1#: I don't think it's that easy to solve the pollution problem.\n#Person2#: So, how long have you been living here?\n#Person1#: I moved here from the countryside only 2 years ago. But I'm already tired of the life here?\n#Person2#: Do you want to move back to the countryside?\n#Person1#: No. As you said, life in the countryside can be boring.\n#Person2#: So will you keep living here?\n#Person1#: No. I'm considering moving to a smaller city. You know, a city with fresher air and better traffic.","summary":"Though Jack hates the air pollution in the city, he thinks country life is slow and boring. #Person1# agrees with him and considers moving to a smaller city.","topic":"living in the countryside"}
{"fname":"train_4750","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our guest today is Dr. Lia Kwan. Dr. Kwan works with computer related injuries and problems. Dr. Kwan, do you see more computer-related problem these days?\n#Person2#: Oh, definitely yes. People are doing more and more with computers and that means more physical problems.\n#Person1#: So what can we do?\n#Person2#: Well, how you sit at the computer is very important. First, have a good chair. It should support your back well.\n#Person1#: OK, a good chair.\n#Person2#: And also your feet should be flat on the floor when you're sitting. You shouldn't cross your legs.\n#Person1#: OK. I don't always keep my feet flat on the floor at the computer.\n#Person2#: I know, it's hard sometimes. Anyway, you shouldn't sit too close to the screen either.\n#Person1#: Is half a meter away enough?\n#Person2#: Not exactly. You should sit about an arm's length away.\n#Person1#: What about the keyboard?\n#Person2#: The position of arms and hands should be relaxed on the keyboard.\n#Person1#: That's really helpful. Another advice?\n#Person2#: Yes, that all about sitting. The other thing is about not sitting. You shouldn't sit at the computer too long. Make sure you take breaks often and move around, too.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's really important and very helpful to us who work long hours at computers.","summary":"Dr. Lia Kwan answers #Person1#'s questions and gives a lot of useful solutions to solve computer-related injuries and problems.","topic":"computer-related problems"}
{"fname":"train_4751","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're here to make a deposit, is that correct?\n#Person2#: Right. I'd like to deposit 2, 000 RMB into my Current Account.\n#Person1#: No problem. Could I have the cash and your Bank Book, please? Oh dear... there seems to be some problems here...\n#Person2#: What? What's wrong?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry but 5 of these notes seem to be counterfeit. Look at this watermark, do you see it?\n#Person2#: It does look a little strange, I didn't notice that before.","summary":"#Person2# comes to deposit some money but #Person1# finds 5 of the notes are counterfeit.","topic":"deposit some money"}
{"fname":"train_4752","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me the differences between a letter and a memorandum, Miss Thong?\n#Person2#: Certainly. A letter must be sent out of the company and must be mailed or posted. A memorandum is a communication within an organization.\n#Person1#: Should we use the layout we use for a letter when we write a memorandum?\n#Person2#: No, not necessary. Usually we have a set form which is printed. We just fill in the printed forms and send it to the person or the offices concerned in the company.\n#Person1#: Of course, let me find one for you.","summary":"Miss Thong tells #Person1# the differences between a letter and a memorandum and says it's not necessary to use the layout when writing a memorandum.","topic":"letter and memorandum"}
{"fname":"train_4753","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?\n#Person2#: Sure. Why don ' t you try it on? The fitting room is over there.\n#Person1#: It ' s just the right size-a perfect fit! Have you seen anything you like?\n#Person2#: I ' m thinking about buying this sweater. I know it ' s June now, but it will be perfect for autumn and winter.\n#Person1#: It looks too big for you, but I like the color and the material is good quality. Is it on sale?\n#Person2#: Yes, it ' s half price. It ' s supposed to be too large--that ' s the fashion.\n#Person1#: I might get one too, but in a different color. I prefer light blue to white.\n#Person2#: There.It looks great, don ' t you think? I ' m going to get these jeans as well. I need a new pair. I ' m also going to buy this scarf ready for winter.\n#Person1#: I ' m getting this beret? Doesn ' t it look cool? I ' d like to get some jeans too, but I don ' t have enough cash on me.\n#Person2#: Don ' t worry. I ' Ve got my credit card. You can pay me back later.\n#Person1#: Thanks! Now I don ' t need to come back to the shop a second time.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are shopping. #Person1#'ll get a dress, a sweater in light blue, and a beret. #Person2#'ll buy a sweater in white, a pair of jeans, and a scarf. #Person1# also wants the jeans but she doesn't bring enough cash. #Person2# offers to help pay by credit card.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4754","dialogue":"#Person1#: How come it is slow as a snail today?\n#Person2#: You mean the network connection?\n#Person1#: Yes, I wanted to look for some information on the company page just now. It took me almost one minute to open it. Then there is no response for any click.\n#Person2#: I have the same question. I can ' t send out mails. We ' d better call the IT department and ask them to check it immediately.\n#Person1#: Ok.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# find the network connection very slow and #Person2# suggests calling the IT department for a check.","topic":"slow network connection"}
{"fname":"train_4755","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you type, Jane?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can.\n#Person1#: How many words a minute?\n#Person2#: About 100 words a minute.\n#Person1#: En. . . and can you speak any foreign languages?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can speak Spanish, and I can also speak Chinese.\n#Person1#: Really? that's very good. What about French?\n#Person2#: No, I can't speak French. But I can speak Italian, not very well though.\n#Person1#: . . . Can you start next week?\n#Person2#: Next week?\n#Person1#: Yes, on Monday.\n#Person2#: You mean I have the job?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right, you have the job now.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Jane about her typing speed and language ability and then tells her she gets the job.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4756","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Welcome!\n#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to have my nails manicured.\n#Person1#: This way please. We offer multiple manicure services here. Do you want a full service?\n#Person2#: I don't need the full service.\n#Person1#: But the full service will make your nails look much prettier and it is on discount now.\n#Person2#: No, thanks. All I need is painting and polishing.\n#Person1#: OK. Please sit down. I hope you will be satisfied with our service.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much.","summary":"#Person1# recommends a full service for #Person2# to have the nail manicured but #Person1# only needs painting and polishing.","topic":"manicure nails"}
{"fname":"train_4757","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir! Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning! I'd like to buy twelve tickets to Beijing for October 14th.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. We have many trains going to Beijing, fast train, through train, express train and tourist train. Which train do you prefer?\n#Person2#: Well, the express one, with air-conditioning.\n#Person1#: Then you'll have two choices. Train No. 14 leaves at 6:00 p. m, and train No. 22 leaves at 8: 00 p. m.\n#Person2#: When do they arrive in Beijing?\n#Person1#: They will arrive the next morning, at 8: 00 a. m. and 10:00 a m. respectively.\n#Person2#: In that case I think Train No. 14 will be better. We can do more sightseeing in Beijing.\n#Person1#: Right. Trains No. 13 and No. 14 are the best trains on the line between Beijing and Shanghai. Which seats do you prefer, cushioned seats, ordinary seats, cushioned berth, or ordinary berth?\n#Person2#: In a cushioned sleeper, please.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# buy twelve express train tickets of Train no.14 to Beijing in a cushioned sleeper, the train will leave at 8 pm and arrived at 10 am next morning.","topic":"buy train tickets"}
{"fname":"train_4758","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm moving out.\n#Person2#: Your lease isn't up yet.\n#Person1#: I won't be able to stay here anymore.\n#Person2#: That's going to be a problem.\n#Person1#: I don't know why there's a problem.\n#Person2#: It's a problem because I can't give you your deposit back.\n#Person1#: Why can't you give it back to me?\n#Person2#: You're breaking our contract.\n#Person1#: I'm going to need my deposit back.\n#Person2#: That's not going to happen.\n#Person1#: I can't stay here, though.\n#Person2#: That's really not my problem.","summary":"#Person1#'s moving out and wants to get the deposit back. #Person2# refuses because #Person1#'s breaking the contract.","topic":"get deposit back"}
{"fname":"train_4759","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is Bell Canada. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi. This is Amy Yang. I'm calling for a home phone cancellation. I'm moving out next month.\n#Person1#: Okay. What day would you want your home phone cancelled?\n#Person2#: The end of this month.\n#Person1#: All right. I'll do it for you by then. Anything else?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# from Bell Canada will make a home phone cancellation for Amy.","topic":"home phone cancellation"}
{"fname":"train_4760","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you show me how to operate this fax machine? I am going to receive some urgent fax from a company.\n#Person2#: Of course. Let me check it. Firstly, don't be frustrated about all the buttons on it.\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: After overcoming these buttons, you should check whether there is any paper in the machine, you must make sure this.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more.\n#Person2#: And then prepare what you want to receive. If you want to send a photograph, you must copy one.\n#Person1#: What can I do next?\n#Person2#: The next thing you should do is to wait. The sender will give you the fax.\n#Person1#: Look. Some of the faxes come through blurred. What is wrong with it?\n#Person2#: Maybe we should call its after-service man.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# how to operate the fax machine but some of the faxes come through blurred. #Person2# suggests calling the after-service man.","topic":"fax machine"}
{"fname":"train_4761","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nick! How's it going?\n#Person2#: Oh, hey. . .\n#Person1#: What are you doing in this neighbourhood? Do you live around here?\n#Person2#: Actually, my office is right around the corner.\n#Person1#: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.\n#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I'm in a bit of a hurry, but here's my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion.\n#Person1#: Sure, you still have my contact details, right?\n#Person2#: You know what, this is really embarrassing, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me?\n#Person1#: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don't worry about it, it happens to me all the time. I'm terrible with names too.","summary":"Ana Ferris meets Nick by chance and reminds him of their conversation about foreign investment. Nick gives Ana his card but embarrassingly tells her he forgot her name.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4762","dialogue":"#Person1#: That was a nice funeral.\n#Person2#: Yes, dad, it was.\n#Person1#: The son gave a nice speech about his father.\n#Person2#: It was long, too.\n#Person1#: I think it was about 45 minutes long.\n#Person2#: But it went by fast. It was interesting.\n#Person1#: I liked it.\n#Person2#: I'll give you a speech like that, too.\n#Person1#: Do you think anyone will come to my funeral?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: I think only the family will be there.\n#Person2#: You have lots of friends. They will be there, too!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the funeral is nice. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll give a nice speech at #Person1# funeral.","topic":"funeral"}
{"fname":"train_4763","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like waltz?\n#Person2#: It's very nice, I like it very much.\n#Person1#: May I invite you for the first dance?\n#Person2#: My pleasure. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer.\n#Person1#: In fact, I took up dancing quite recently, too.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? But you're doing the tango wonderfully well.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you say so, you dance beautifully too. It's lucky that I got a partner.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your compliments. It's just that you are a good leader. Do you like the samba and waltz?\n#Person1#: Yes. And what dances do you like best?\n#Person2#: Waltz is my favorite. I like it better than any other dances.\n#Person1#: Oh, the music has stopped. Thank you for the dance.\n#Person2#: My pleasure. Let's go and have a drink.\n#Person1#: Fine.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# for the first dance. They compliment each other's dancing and talk about their favorite dances.","topic":"dances"}
{"fname":"train_4764","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sometimes you look like brains, and sometimes you are simple a Barbie Doll.\n#Person2#: I don't know whether I am a Barbie Doll or you are one.\n#Person1#: Maybe I am a Barbie Doll, but I won't do Barbie Doll things.\n#Person2#: Well, I am not going to flog a dead horse. Let get down to our brass tasks and tidy these things up.","summary":"#Person1# satirizes #Person2# but #Person2# doesn't want to fight and suggests finishing their brass tasks.","topic":"a quarrel"}
{"fname":"train_4765","dialogue":"#Person1#: Just remember. The main thing right now is to make sure Stars.com is happy.\n#Person2#: Right. You're right. But she's just evil. Someone should drive a stake through her heart.\n#Person1#: Elvin, please. Can I count on you to keep your cool for a week, or not?\n#Person2#: I'm OK. I'll be fine. I will be cool. I'm cold. I'm like ice. She won't know what hit her.\n#Person1#: By the way, how's the nose? Boy, that must have hurt.","summary":"#Person1# cautions Elvin to make sure Stars. com is happy and keep cool for a week.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4766","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Do you have some new perfume?\n#Person1#: I am sorry, madam. I didn't hear you. It's too noisy here. Could you please say it again?\n#Person2#: Well, I wanna buy some new perfume.\n#Person1#: Would you please wait a minute? I will get one for you at once.\n#Person2#: That's all right.\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Can I open it?\n#Person1#: Yes, certainly, madam.\n#Person2#: It smells sweet.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. This perfume just arrived yesterday, and it's the latest products of Chanel.\n#Person2#: Really? How much is it?\n#Person1#: 55 dollars, madam.\n#Person2#: Ok, I will take two bottles.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Do you need something else?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.","summary":"#Person2# purchases two bottles of Chanel's latest products of perfume at the cost of $55 per bottle with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"purchase of perfume"}
{"fname":"train_4767","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, the toilet in my room doesn't flush.\n#Person2#: I am sorry, sir. Can you tell me your room number?\n#Person1#: 812.\n#Person2#: Is there anything else I can do for you?\n#Person1#: The tap is always driving. I can't sleep well.\n#Person2#: OK, we will send a repairman to your room right now.","summary":"#Person2#'ll send a repairman to #Person1#'s room to fix the toilet and the tap.","topic":"facility problems"}
{"fname":"train_4768","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am checking out. Here is the key to my room.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'll just print out your receipt, and then you're free to go. Here you go!\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: If you don't mind me asking, how did you enjoy your stay at New York Hotel?\n#Person1#: This hotel could use some insecticide, but my time in New York was thoroughly delightful.\n#Person2#: That's very honest of you. Rest assured that this hotel will have no insects next time.","summary":"#Person1# checks out with #Person2#'s assistance and suggests this hotel to use some insecticide.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_4769","dialogue":"#Person1#: If I remember correctly, time of delivery is another point on which we differ.\n#Person2#: That's right. Let's go into the details.\n#Person1#: Ok. I hope you can have these goods delivered before the end of Sep. We'd like them to be there in time for our Christmas sales.\n#Person2#: Christmas doesn't come until almost the end of the year, right?\n#Person1#: But in the United States the Christmas season begins about a month before Dec. 25.\n#Person2#: Well. I am afraid it will be difficult for us to advance the time of shipment. Our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment.\n#Person1#: I hope you'll try to get them to step up production.\n#Person2#: As new orders keep pouring in, the workers are working three shifts to step up production.\n#Person1#: If that's the case, there is nothing more to be said.\n#Person2#: I am sorry.\n#Person1#: What's your last word as to the date then?\n#Person2#: I said by the middle of Oct. This is the best we can promise.\n#Person1#: All right. I'll take you at your word.\n#Person2#: Good. Let's call it a deal. We will do our best to advance the shipment, but your L \/ C should be opened early Sep.\n#Person1#: I promise.","summary":"#Person1# hopes #Person2# can have the goods delivered before the end of September. but #Person2# tells #Person1# it'll be difficult to advance the time of shipment. They finally reach an agreement on the date by the middle of October.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_4770","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many people are traveling with you today, miss?\n#Person2#: Just me. I'm traveling alone.\n#Person1#: And how many bags do you have?\n#Person2#: Just one carry-on and one that I want to check.\n#Person1#: You must be going to some island to relax in the sun where all you need is a swim suit and a toothbrush.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Well, you have fun.\n#Person2#: I will have fun.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# she's travelling alone. #Person1# checks the bag and lets her go.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_4771","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me suggest this one. It's an excellent watch, it looks good, and it's only $ 100.\n#Person2#: Hmm. That's not too bad. Does it have a stopwatch?\n#Person1#: Uh, no. Analog watches don't come with stopwatches. You'll have to get a digital if you want a stopwatch.\n#Person2#: Oh. I see. Where are your digital watches?\n#Person1#: Right here.\n#Person2#: I don't like this kind as much. Never mind the stopwatch then. I'll take that other one. Do you take checks?\n#Person1#: Yes. Make it out to Time After Time.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# at first wants a watch with a stopwatch but later buys an analog watch by check with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"purchase of watch"}
{"fname":"train_4772","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening.\n#Person2#: Good evening. My wife and I would like a room, please. Is there any room available? We don't have a reservation.\n#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, we have one room left. You're lucky. It's the last one.\n#Person2#: Good. We're tired after driving all day, and we're looking forward to relaxing in a comfortable room.\n#Person1#: This room has two double beds. It's number 56 at the rear of the motel. It's quite a comfortable room.\n#Person2#: How much is it for one night? We only need it for tonight. We're going to continue our trip in the morning.\n#Person1#: It's forty-five dollars a night for two. Is anyone else traveling with you?\n#Person2#: No, it's just the two of us.\n#Person1#: Would you like to pay for the room in cash or with a credit card?\n#Person2#: Credit card. We don't like to carry much cash with us on our trips.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this registration card. Here is your key. You can park your car in front of our room. Check - out time is noon.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. Enjoy your stay with us.","summary":"#Person1# checks in with his wife without a reservation for a double room at the cost of $45 and pays for the room by credit card with the help of #Person2#.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_4773","dialogue":"#Person1#: To get around your difficulty, Mr. Smith. I'd suggest that you reduce your order by half. You can send in an additional order later.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll consider the possibility. By the way, when do I have to open the L \/ C if I want the goods to be delivered in June.\n#Person1#: A month before the time you want the goods to be delivered.\n#Person2#: Could you possibly effect shipment more promptly?\n#Person1#: Getting the goods ready, making out the documents and booking the shipping space, all this takes time you know. You cannot expect us to make delivery in less than a month.\n#Person2#: Very well, Mr. Zhang. I'll not reduce my order. I'll take the full quantity you offer. And I'll arrange for the L \/ C to be opened in your favor as soon as I get home.\n#Person1#: When will that be?\n#Person2#: Early next month. In the meantime, I should be very pleased if you would get everything ready. I hope that the goods can be dispatched promptly after you get my L \/ C.\n#Person1#: You can rest assured of that.","summary":"Mr. Zhang suggests Mr.Smith reduce his order and tells him he should open the L \/ C before the time of the delivery, but Mr. Smith won't reduce his order and will arrange for the L \/ C to be opened as soon as he gets home.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_4774","dialogue":"#Person1#: First of all, thank you for accepting this job.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.\n#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?\n#Person2#: Would you please tell me about your pay skill first?\n#Person1#: We'll offer you a monthly salary to begin with, in addition, we offer one percent commission and all your sales. You also enjoy life insurance and health insurance. What's starting salary would you expect here?\n#Person2#: They sum my skills and experience. I'd like to start it with 4000 yuan a month.\n#Person1#: That sounds reasonable.\n#Person2#: Do I have paid vacation?\n#Person1#: Yes, you have 2 weeks paid vacation a year, and you get it additional week after 4 years, and then again, after 9 years if you decide to stay that long, we promote from within based on performance, so there is an excellent chance that you could become a sales manager or even a region manager.","summary":"#Person1# explains their pay skill to #Person2# and #Person2# wants to start with 4000 yuan a month, then #Person1# introduces their policy of paid vacation.","topic":"salary and vacation"}
{"fname":"train_4775","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, we've finally put the finishing touches on the training programs for next year. Here's a report showing the projected costs as well as the expected return on investment.\n#Person2#: Return on investment? How can you have a return on this kind of investment? Can you really calculate the value of these training programs?\n#Person1#: Sure! It's not a real figure, of course. It's just an estimate based on rehiring costs, and the potential lost revenue that results from incompetence.\n#Person2#: Wow! I'm impressed. So, what's in the cards for future training? Will it be in-house or off-site?\n#Person1#: A little of both. We'll have a few daylong sessions for things like business writing skills and software training. Those are available to everyone. We also have a variety of other programs\n#Person2#: Yes, I see that here. . . continuing education for the IT department, a time management course for accounting, and team building for sales. Anything planned for HR?\n#Person1#: A holiday, I hope! No, really, we are looking into some courses on motivational techniques. We'll add them to the list when we choose a lecturer.","summary":"#Person1# explains to #Person2# the report showing the projected costs and the expected return on investment and introduces the plans for future training.","topic":"training programs"}
{"fname":"train_4776","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll try one of these on. ( The customer tries one of the shoes on. ) It's too big. It slides up and down my heel when I walk around.\n#Person2#: Well, let's try a size ten. ( He gets another pair and the customer tries a shoe on. ) Looks like a perfect fit.\n#Person1#: Not really. It pinches my toes.\n#Person2#: I'm sure they'll be fine once you break them in.\n#Person1#: I don't know. . . well, I guess I'll take them, since you don't seem to have anything better.\n#Person2#: Thank you, ma'am. It's been a pleasure doing business with you.","summary":"#Person1# tries on two pairs of shoes and decides to take the latter with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"purchase of shoes"}
{"fname":"train_4777","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think chinese families have changed much in the last 50 years?\n#Person2#: I think families everywhere have changed a lot in the last 5 decades.\n#Person1#: What do you think is the biggest change?\n#Person2#: Well, in the past, three or four generations would live together under the same roof. Nowadays, living in the same city as one's relatives is becoming rare.\n#Person1#: That's true. You know, some husbands and wives don't even live in the same city any more.\n#Person2#: Would you consider having your parents live with you when they get older?\n#Person1#: I guess I'm a bit old-fashioned. I'd rather have my parents live with me than live in a retirement room.\n#Person2#: That's very respectable, but I could never live with my parents. I usually only see them at our christmas celebration, and that's enough!\n#Person1#: How about your other siblings? Do they spend a lot of time with your parents?\n#Person2#: Two of my sisters still live at home, even though they have already graduated from university and have good jobs. They enjoy spending their free time with my parents. I guess in that respect, I'm the black sheep of the family.\n#Person1#: I see. Do your parents ever ask you to come home to visit them more often?\n#Person2#: They're always asking me to come home, but I think our relationship is better if we keep a distance from each other. Whenever we see each other, all we do is fight.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the biggest change of Chinese families is that family members rarely live together now. #Person1# would like to live with #Person1#'s parents while #Person2# prefers keeping a distance from parents and seeing them occasionally.","topic":"living with parents"}
{"fname":"train_4778","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Hello, may I make an appointment for sometime early this afternoon?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. All the appointments are filled.\n#Person2#: Oh, what a pity. I'd like to see the doctor as soon as possible. I have a sharp pain in my chest.\n#Person1#: Let me see. . . Perhaps I could fit you in at five thirty.\n#Person2#: Five thirty? I have a dinner appointment at six.\n#Person1#: What about tomorrow morning, then?\n#Person2#: No. I can't wait. I feel awful. The dinner appointment has to be canceled.\n#Person1#: I guess it can't be helped.\n#Person2#: You are right. Did you say 5:30? I'll make a note of it. Fine.\n#Person1#: All right, then. See you this afternoon.\n#Person2#: How kind of you! Good-bye.","summary":"#Person2# wants to make an appointment for sometime early this afternoon but all the appointments are filled. #Person1# suggests five-thirty and tomorrow morning. #Person2# accepts the former time.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_4779","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to speak to Mr. Johnson, please.\n#Person2#: This is Mr. Johnson.\n#Person1#: Oh, hello. This is Erica Stone. My living room window was broken this afternoon. Can you repair it?\n#Person2#: Sure. I can come over tomorrow afternoon. Is that OK?\n#Person1#: Could you come over now?\n#Person2#: OK, I'll come over and take a look in a little while.\n#Person1#: You charge about $100, don't you?\n#Person2#: Usually, if it's a small window. Didn't I repair a window for you a few weeks ago? Oh, and your children have broken the window again? Were they playing ball in the house?\n#Person1#: Well, I told them not to do that any more. This time I broke it. I was practicing my volleyball.\n#Person2#: Oh, you did, did you?\n#Person1#: Yes, you're right.","summary":"Erica Stone phones Mr.Johnson to repair the broken window now. Mr. Johnson remembers having repaired a window broken by her children which was actually broken by Erica.","topic":"repair a window"}
{"fname":"train_4780","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what's the matter with you then?\n#Person2#: Oh, nothing. I'm just a bit led up really.\n#Person1#: Why's that? I thought you were pleased about the new job and going to London.\n#Person2#: I am, I am. It's just that I've bean here for so long in this town and it's hard to think of anywhere else as home. You know the worst thing will be not being able to take a walk with the dog whenever I feel like it.\n#Person1#: Yes, I can understand that. But I'm sure once you are settled in you'll be fine.\n#Person2#: Sure, but you know it's not the same as being here. I've got friends here, I know where the local shops and cinemas are and of course I've got you to look after me!\n#Person1#: Well, Tim, is that all you'll miss me for? Doing your washing and ironing...?\n#Person2#: No, of course not, Mum. There's your cooking as well!\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot, Tim. Anyway when are you leaving?\n#Person2#: Tomorrow evening, I've got Simon to give me a lift with all my stuff. It's a pity he's not working in London.\n#Person1#: That's good of your brother. And the job?\n#Person2#: I start on Monday. I don't know whether to wear a suit or not. What do you think?\n#Person1#: Probably a good idea on your first day.\n#Person2#: I suppose so. I can't bear wearing suits.\n#Person1#: You look great in a suit.\n#Person2#: Oh, Mum, do you have to say things like that?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm here to say the most embarrassing things to my teenage son. Anyway, it's only a summer job. You'll be back in a couple of months.\n#Person2#: True. Thanks Mum. Can I borrow your laptop? It would be so useful.\n#Person1#: Tim.\n#Person2#: Only joking, Mum!","summary":"Tim's going to London for a summer job and he feels upset about leaving his hometown and his family. His mother comforts him that he'll soon be fine and suggests he wear suits on his first day.","topic":"leave for London"}
{"fname":"train_4781","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, would you please find a room for our business meeting?\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. How many people do you have?\n#Person2#: Well, about 10.\n#Person1#: Fine. We have a conference room which can seat up to 20 people.\n#Person2#: That's great. What about the charge?\n#Person1#: It is 90 RMB per hour. There is no minimum charge. Do you want to book it?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person1#: May I have your name and room number, please, sir?\n#Person2#: Mr. Black, Room 1208.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Black. How long will you be using the conference room?\n#Person2#: We'll start at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning but I'm not sure when we'll finish.\n#Person1#: No problem, Mr. Black. The room will be at your disposal then.","summary":"Mr. Black books a conference room for a business meeting tomorrow morning at the cost of 90 RMB per hour with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_4782","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sam, have you seen the pictures I took in Paris?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. Where are they?\n#Person1#: Here are some. I took them at the Eiffel Tower last week.\n#Person2#: How beautiful the Eiffel Tower is!\n#Person1#: Yes, it is really beautiful.\n#Person2#: And your pictures are wonderful,too. Did you have a good time in France?\n#Person1#: Yes, I had a wonderful time there. Have you ever been to France?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. How do you like France, Kate?\n#Person1#: It's great! I like the French people and food. I've made many French friends there.","summary":"Kate shows the pictures taken in Paris to Sam and tells him she had a wonderful time there.","topic":" share trip experiences"}
{"fname":"train_4783","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John, I haven't seen you for a few weeks.\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Mary. l've been studying a lot for my final exam.\n#Person1#: Well, the term is almost over now.\n#Person2#: Yeah. My brother is coming for a visit this summer, and we'd like to see some of the country. But traveling is so expensive.\n#Person1#: Have you thought about camping? I think you'll really like it. You can rent the equipment you need. It's much cheaper than buying it or staying at a hotel.\n#Person2#: What a good idea! We can drive until we find a nice spot and just camp wherever we like.\n#Person1#: Well, not exactly. It's usually not allowed unless you camp in a pointed area. But there are many national parks and state parks owning camp grounds around the country.\n#Person2#: But that takes all the fun out of it.\n#Person1#: Not really. Besides, you'll find it easier and convenient to live at the camp grounds for you to take a shower or buy some food there. It's a good way to make new friends, too.\n#Person2#: Sounds great! Here's my bus. I'll talk to you about this again and get all the details.","summary":"Mary meets John at a bus stop. John tells Mary he wants to see some of the country this summer but traveling is expensive. Mary suggests camping at some campgrounds and John gets interested.","topic":"camping"}
{"fname":"train_4784","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Julie? I hear you have planned it for a long time.\n#Person2#: I can't wait to see Canada, Susan, but I'm somehow scared of the journey. My husband insists on flying but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.\n#Person1#: There's nothing to be frightened. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?\n#Person2#: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose. But any accident in a flight will lead to tragedy.\n#Person1#: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?\n#Person2#: Yes, but planes fly so high and fast that once was enough.\n#Person1#: Look, there are more road casualties per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.\n#Person2#: I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast and at least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.\n#Person1#: It's fine if you're a good sailor. But have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?\n#Person2#: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour. But in many eases I'd rather to be sea - sick than dead.","summary":"Julie's going to visit Canada and she prefers sailing to flying as she worries about airline safety. Susan tries to persuade her that air transport is safe compared with road transport but Julie still prefers sailing.","topic":"transport safety"}
{"fname":"train_4785","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today, we have Professor McKay on our morning talk show. Good morning, Professor McKay. I've heard that you and your team have just completed a report on old age.\n#Person2#: That's right. Well, the report basically look into the various beliefs that people hold about old age and tries to prove them.\n#Person1#: And what do you think your report can achieve?\n#Person2#: We hope that it will somehow help people to change their feelings about old age. The problem is that far too many of us believe that most old people are poor, lonely, and unhappy. As a result, we tend to find old people, as a group, unattractive. And this is very dangerous for our society.\n#Person1#: But surely we cannot escape the fact that many old people are lonely and many are sick.\n#Person2#: No, we can't. But we must also remember that the proportion of such people is no greater among the 60-70 age group than among the 50-60 age group.\n#Person1#: In other words, there is no more mental illness, for example, among the 60s-70s than among the 50s-60s.\n#Person2#: Right!\n#Person1#: Are people's mental abilities affected by old age?\n#Person2#: Certain changes do take place as we grow older, but this happens throughout life. These changes are very gradual and happen at different times with different people, but, in general, if you know a person well in his middle age and have seen how he deals with events and problems, you will easily recognize him in an old age.\n#Person1#: So that someone who enjoys new experiences, travel, education, and so on in his middle years will usually continue to do so into old age?\n#Person2#: Exactly.","summary":"Professor McKay discusses with #Person1# about the report his team just completed on old age. Professor Mckay finds that old people as a group are unattractive and that someone who enjoys new experiences, travel, education, and so on in his middle years will usually continue to do so into old age.","topic":"a morning show"}
{"fname":"train_4786","dialogue":"#Person1#: Taxi! \n#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to? \n#Person1#: The city square, please. \n#Person2#: Are you in a hurry? \n#Person1#: Yes, I have to be there to meet a friend at 5 thirty pm. So we're sure we can get there on time? \n#Person2#: I'm afraid not, sir. Generally we can, but you know how it is in the rush hour now. \n#Person1#: I see. Here's the extra 5$ for you if you can get me there on time. \n#Person2#: All right. I'll do my best. \n#Person1#: Oh. we made it. Thank you. How much do I own you? \n#Person2#: The reading on the kilometer is 12$. \n#Person1#: Here's the money, keep the changes, please. \n#Person2#: Do you need a receipt? \n#Person1#: No, thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# takes a taxi to the city square at 17:30 and offers #Person2# an extra 5$ for driving him there on time.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_4787","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you believe in UFO's? \n#Person2#: Sure. A UFO is just a space vehicle from another planet. If you think about it, our space shuttles are UFOs. \n#Person1#: I've never thought about it like that before. \n#Person2#: I've seen photos of UFOs in America before, but they've all looked doctored up. \n#Person1#: Do you think that there's life on other planets? \n#Person2#: I think there must be. \n#Person1#: Why is that? \n#Person2#: I don't't think it would make sense if we were the only beings in this whole world. The world is just far too big for that. \n#Person1#: Do you think that there's intelligent life trying to contact us? \n#Person2#: No, but we're trying to contact them. \n#Person1#: I suppose you're right. \n#Person2#: I think that countries are working hard to find a planet that we can live on in the future so that when global warming destroys this planet, humankind will not become extinct. \n#Person1#: Do you really think that global warming wil destroy Earth some day? \n#Person2#: There's a lot of evidence that suggest it will, but I don't think it's going to happen any time soon. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# what a UFO is and believes in its existence. #Person2# thinks countries are working hard to find a planet that we can live on in the future when global warming destroys the planet.","topic":"UFO discussion"}
{"fname":"train_4788","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, how was your date with john? \n#Person2#: it's ok. It seems we have a lot in common. \n#Person1#: oh, really. That is great news. What does he look like? \n#Person2#: he is tall and slim, fair-haired. \n#Person1#: sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him? \n#Person2#: he is a nice guy and very considerate. I was impressed with how smart he was and he has a great sense of humor. \n#Person1#: oh, it's love at first sight. When will you see each other again? \n#Person2#: he didn't say, but he said he would call me. \n#Person1#: maybe he is busy with his work. Just wait and try not to think about it too much! \n#Person2#: oh, steve. Stop it! I am a bit nervous! What if he doesn't call? \n#Person1#: come on, Mary, you're a total catch. I bet he will call you. Don't worry. \n#Person2#: thank you, Steve. You're always so encouraging. \n#Person1#: that's what friends are for. ","summary":"Mary tells Steve that her date with John is OK and she's impressed by John, but she's disappointed that John didn't contact her. Steve cheers her up.","topic":"relationship problems"}
{"fname":"train_4789","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how long have you know Jack? \n#Person2#: We go way back. We've known each other since we were toddlers. \n#Person1#: Really? You guys must be really tight. \n#Person2#: Yeah , We're buddy-buddy still. \n#Person1#: He seems sincere, and trustworthy. \n#Person2#: Well, he is, but he can be conniving at times. \n#Person1#: What do you mean ? \n#Person2#: Well, I know that he would never stab me in the back. But I've seen him double cross other people. \n#Person1#: Oh, my! Really? I never thought he would be like that. \n#Person2#: Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying he's like that all the time. \n#Person1#: So, can I trust him or what? \n#Person2#: Well, I think you should decide for yourself. \n#Person1#: But I need someone that I can count on for this job. \n#Person2#: Okay, Okay. You can trust him. I was just trying to give you a hard time . \n#Person1#: Come on you're confusing me. Give it to me straight. \n#Person2#: Actually, he's the most dependable person I know, and he would never turn on anyone. ","summary":"#Person1# inquires #Person2# about whether Jack's dependable for the job. #Person2# at first tricks #Person1# into believing that Jack's conniving and later convinces #Person1# that #Person1# can count on Jack.","topic":"inquire about someone"}
{"fname":"train_4790","dialogue":"#Person1#: I decided to go for this kind of life. \n#Person2#: Try to keep cool. It's not an easy take. \n#Person1#: I know. I always hope for the best and prepare for the worst. \n#Person2#: Then you will be in line for a doom. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks it's hard for #Person1# to go for this kind of life.","topic":"life"}
{"fname":"train_4791","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know John? \n#Person2#: Which John? Mr. Turnbow's son? \n#Person1#: Yes. I've read news about him in today's paper. \n#Person2#: And he's bright and intelligent. I'm sure he can pass the university entrance exam. \n#Person1#: I wish he could too. \n#Person2#: How's your boy, Jack? \n#Person1#: He's a bit tired, you know. It often takes him a couple of hours to brush up. \n#Person2#: Poor boys! They work harder at school nowadays, don't they? \n#Person1#: Good luck to them. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about boys who'll take the university entrance exam and wish them good luck.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4792","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why have you decided to change jobs? \n#Person2#: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field. Since my major was international banking, I really hope to work at a bank. \n#Person1#: Then, why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai? \n#Person2#: Because your bank is a new one, I think I'll be given more opportunities, and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here. \n#Person1#: It certainly is. But the work is also hard here. You need to put a lot of long hard hours on the job to succeed in this field. \n#Person2#: I expect to work hard, madam. \n#Person1#: Do you mind going on frequent business trips? \n#Person2#: No, I enjoy travelling. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# hopes to work at #Person1#'s bank which is a new establishment in Shanghai and #Person2# expects to work hard.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4793","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ben, come here! I'm having trouble picking out a dress for tonight. How about this silver one?\n#Person2#: I don't think you need to wear something about fancy.\n#Person1#: You're right. It's not that comfortable and we're going to be dancing a lot in the concert.\n#Person2#: Why don't we go to the mall and get you something? It's your birthday next week.\n#Person1#: I have enough clothes. Here, look! This is black, so it matches my shoes.\n#Person2#: There are 3 long tears down the back. It looks like you got attacked by a tiger.\n#Person1#: That's the style. Besides, I'm not going to be the only one with holes in my clothing there. I'll fit right in.\n#Person2#: You make a good point.","summary":"#Person1# asks Ben to help her pick out a dress for tonight's concert. She finally decides on a black dress which matches her shoes.","topic":"pick out a dress"}
{"fname":"train_4794","dialogue":"#Person1#: Maybe it was the fish or meat we ate.\n#Person2#: Yes, it might have been.\n#Person1#: Or the soup.\n#Person2#: No, it couldn't have been the soup because I didn't have any.\n#Person1#: Of course. We sat in the sun for a long time. I suppose it could have been the sun.\n#Person2#: Yes, it might have been. But we've got used to sitting in the sun.\n#Person1#: That's true. Now what else did we both eat? Only those lovely pears I bought. It couldn't have been them. We're used to eating pears and you washed them.\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. I thought you had.\n#Person1#: I didn't wash them. I was sure you did. It must have been the pears then.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the possible cause of their illness. They finally find out it's the unwashed pears.","topic":"cause of illness"}
{"fname":"train_4795","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Sarah. Haven't seen you for ages. How is everything?\n#Person2#: Never could have been worse.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: You told me to give up smoking. I made it. But during that period, I became angry easily and my husband got fed up with me. He never stayed at home. I'd rather I hadn't given up smoking.\n#Person1#: Things will improve.\n#Person2#: I hope so. What's in your hand? Cigarettes? May I borrow a cigarette, Bill?\n#Person1#: Sarah, smoking is bad for your health. You just gave it up.\n#Person2#: Then why do you have cigarettes?\n#Person1#: I'm taking them home to my wife.\n#Person2#: You mean your wife is still smoking while you advise me to give it up?\n#Person1#: I simply couldn't stand her bad temper when she tried to give it up.","summary":"Sarah listened to Bill's advice of quitting smoking but she became angry easily. Bill's still taking cigarettes home to his wife because his wife had a bad temper when she tried to quit smoking.","topic":"give up smoking"}
{"fname":"train_4796","dialogue":"#Person1#: Owen, how was the basketball match last night?\n#Person2#: I don't know personally, but I heard it was very good.\n#Person1#: What? You didn't go? I know you had a ticket.\n#Person2#: Right, but Ted, one of my colleagues, was really interested in the match. He asked if he could have my ticket.\n#Person1#: Couldn't he buy one himself?\n#Person2#: No, by the time he heard about the match. It was too late. All the tickets had been booked.\n#Person1#: But didn't you want to go?\n#Person2#: Yes, but not as much as Ted, besides Susan asked me to go to a movie with her.\n#Person1#: Of course, your girlfriend is more important. So did you watch the match on TV?\n#Person2#: No, it wasn't broadcast on TV. But Ted took some photos, and he'll show them to me next week.","summary":"Owen tells #Person1# he didn't go to the basketball match last night because Ted wanted the ticket and Owen's girlfriend, Susan asked him to go to a movie.","topic":" a basketball match"}
{"fname":"train_4797","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mister Brown. I need to ask a writer some questions for my homework. Could you spare a few minutes for me?\n#Person2#: Sure. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Thanks. So how old were you when you realized you loved writing?\n#Person2#: It was when I was 10 years old. I was reading short stories and then I decided to try writing a short story myself. After I finished it, I realized I really loved writing.\n#Person1#: So what was your first book about?\n#Person2#: It's about a man in a cat's body. Kids loved it after it came out.\n#Person1#: Are all your books for kids?\n#Person2#: By far, yes. But I'm planning on a book for adults.\n#Person1#: What is it about?\n#Person2#: It's about a woman who has got tired of her life with her husband. I can't tell you more. I want to keep it a secret before it comes out.\n#Person1#: OK. Thanks, Mister Brown.\n#Person2#: You're quite welcome.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Mister Brown who is a writer. Mister Brown tells #Person1# he started loving writing since 10. His books are all for kids so far and he is planning on an adult book.","topic":" interview a writer"}
{"fname":"train_4798","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me with this math problem?\n#Person2#: Actually, I don't know how to do it, either. You should probably just ask the teacher.\n#Person1#: I thought you always got 100% on all your math tests.\n#Person2#: I usually do, but sometimes I need help, too.\n#Person1#: How long do you usually study for a test?\n#Person2#: About 2 hours the night before, and then an hour or so earlier in the week.\n#Person1#: I need to study more. Maybe we can study together.\n#Person2#: Sure, I'd be happy to help you.\n#Person1#: I'm going to ask the teacher about this problem. I'll let you know what he says.\n#Person2#: Sounds good to me.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for help with a math problem but #Person2# doesn't know either. #Person1# suggests studying together and will ask the teacher instead.","topic":"study math"}
{"fname":"train_4799","dialogue":"#Person1#: You asked Beth to be here around 7:00, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, what time is it now?\n#Person1#: It's almost 8.I wonder what happened?\n#Person2#: Um, she might have forgotten the time. Why don't I call and see if she's on her way. 'A few minutes later.', I got her voicemail so she must not have turned on her cellphone.\n#Person1#: I hope she didn't have a problem on the road. Her car could have broken down or something.\n#Person2#: Of course she may have simply forgotten and done something else today.\n#Person1#: No, she couldn't have forgotten. I just talked to her about it yesterday. I guess we should start to order without her.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for Beth. They discuss the possible reasons for her being late.","topic":"late for dinner"}
{"fname":"train_4800","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a good English-Chinese dictionary?\n#Person2#: Sure. How about this one?\n#Person1#: Is this the latest edition?\n#Person2#: Yes. We have both the paperback and the hardcover.\n#Person1#: What's the difference?\n#Person2#: The hardcover is more expensive.\n#Person1#: Oh! I see. I'll have the paperback, please.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buy an English-Chinese dictionary. #Person1# chooses the paperback version because it is cheaper.","topic":"buy a dictionary"}
{"fname":"train_4801","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you do? Nice to meet you, Diane.\n#Person2#: How do you do, Jack. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Well, I think you ' Ve reconsidered our proposal, Diane.\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. After all, the quality of your air conditioners is good. The only problem is price.\n#Person1#: I should not be surprised, many customers have the same opinion. Do you have any suggestion in mind? Our salesman told your secretary that the price could be negotiable.\n#Person2#: That's why I came to your office today. We think for your model WE - 506 $ 590 would be reasonable, because air conditioners of the same kind sold by other companies are usually about 579-649.\n#Person1#: That's true. But if you understand that quality is the most important aspect of a product, you'll agree that 679 is not high, especially when we allow you a 10 % discount.\n#Person2#: I see your point. That's to say s 611 each set. Still it's much higher than the market price. Could you see your way to reduce the price, Jack?\n#Person1#: Well, considering the quantity of your order we could further reduce the price to 600. That's the best we can do. What do you think of that?\n#Person2#: All right. We accept it. So $ 600 for each set.\n#Person1#: Very well. Thank you.","summary":"Diane comes to Jack's office to negotiate over the air-conditioners' price. Jack thinks $611 is reasonable for good quality, but Diane mentions the market price is lower. Considering the large quantity of Diane's order, Jack agrees to reduce the price. They agree $600 as a final price.","topic":"negotiate over price"}
{"fname":"train_4802","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, I'm going abroad by plane for the first time tomorrow. Can you give me some advice? And what should I pay attention to?\n#Person2#: First, you should have enough sleep to get over the jet lag before the departure. Most people will suffer from jet lag for a few days after a long flight.\n#Person1#: I will go to bed early tonight.\n#Person2#: Do you have an airsickness?\n#Person1#: I don't know. But I have a carsickness.\n#Person2#: You'd better bring some medicine for airsickness.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks Steven for tips for flying. Steven suggests having enough sleep to overcome jet lag and bringing medicine for airsickness before departure.","topic":"Tips for flying"}
{"fname":"train_4803","dialogue":"#Person1#: Leo! I wanted to tell you thanks for all your hard work on the budget. We ' re having a get-together after work tonight at Carl ' s Karaoke Club to celebrate having finished it. We ' d love to see\n#Person2#: What fun! Normally I ' d love to, but I ' m afraid I have to work late tonight. We ' Ve got to get the contract ready for Miss King.\n#Person1#: Oh, right. You ' re busy with that contract. Maybe you could join us later?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, I just can ' t make it this time. I have to go straight home. It ' s my second wedding anniversary, and we ' re supposed to be having a big dinner Susan would kill me if I missed it.\n#Person1#: Happy anniversary! Sorry you won ' t be there. Maybe some other time?\n#Person2#: Yeah, maybe. Thanks, anyway. Hope you guys have a great time!","summary":"#Person1# invites Leo to a get-together. Leo can't go because he needs to work for Miss King's contract and attend his second wedding anniversary with Susan.","topic":"\nabsent from get-together"}
{"fname":"train_4804","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me tell you some more. The interest is settled on the 20th of the last month in each quarter, It's paid quarterly. Of course it also needs to be settled if you cancel the account.\n#Person2#: Miao Ping, in your opinion, should we go for the Type A or Type B Account?\n#Person1#: Well, the Type B Account is very restricted. If your aim is to use the account the same way as your use your Settlement Account, I would recommend the Type A Account for you.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your time. I'll go and discuss everything with my partner and I'll be back later.","summary":"Miao Ping tells #Person2# some information about the account types and recommends the Type A Account. #Person2# says #Person2# will decide after a discussion.","topic":"choose account type"}
{"fname":"train_4805","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you interested in history?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks.\n#Person1#: I love history, but I ' Ve always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened.\n#Person2#: I wish you had been my history teacher! I might have got better marks!\n#Person1#: Some people say that history repeats itself.\n#Person2#: What does that mean? The same events never happen twice, do they?\n#Person1#: The idea is that the people and dates change, but the reason why things happen stay the same.\n#Person2#: I see. I think I ' d agree with that statement. People often seem to make the same mistakes over and over again.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# like history but #Person2# can't get good marks for poor memory for the dates. #Person2# thinks learning the reason behind events is more important. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"talk about history"}
{"fname":"train_4806","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was the movie last night?\n#Person2#: I didn't really like it.\n#Person1#: Mary said that she was really pleased with the photography.\n#Person2#: I found it very disappointing.\n#Person1#: She liked the acting, too, because that's what she wanted to see.\n#Person2#: I wasn't happy with it.\n#Person1#: Nothing is to your satisfaction.","summary":"#Person2# dislikes the movie while Mary likes the photography and the acting.","topic":"opinions to movie"}
{"fname":"train_4807","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to eat anything with your sandwich?\n#Person2#: I may get some fruit.\n#Person1#: Oh really, what kind of fruit do you like?\n#Person2#: I tend to only eat grapes and apples.\n#Person1#: What kind of apples do you prefer?\n#Person2#: I've always liked green apples.\n#Person1#: I don't really like green apples that much.\n#Person2#: Why do you say that?\n#Person1#: I think they are too sour.\n#Person2#: You'd rather eat a red apple?\n#Person1#: Don't you like red apples?\n#Person2#: They're okay, I guess.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the fruit that goes with sandwiches. #Person2# likes green apples while #Person1# likes red apples.","topic":"different apples"}
{"fname":"train_4808","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh. Henry. I haven't seen you in ages. Come in. Let me take your coat. How are you getting along?\n#Person2#: Very well, thank you.\n#Person1#: Please take a seat. Everything will be ready in a minute.\n#Person2#: Here you go. We have your cocktail and there're salad. fried chicken, French fries and vanilla ice cream for dessert. Eat the chicken while it's hot. It tastes better.\n#Person1#: Wow! You're right. Everything is absolutely delicious. Please pass the pepper.\n#Person2#: Here you are. Taste the French fries.\n#Person1#: They're soft.\n#Person2#: Would you like some more?\n#Person1#: No more. Thank you.\n#Person2#: Here's to our friendship and health!\n#Person1#: Bottoms up!","summary":"#Person1# and Henry haven't seen each other for long. They have meals and drinks together.","topic":"have meals together"}
{"fname":"train_4809","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, to come straight to the point, could you tell us something about your new price?\n#Person2#: Most willingly. It's 600 dollars per ton.\n#Person1#: That's a high price.\n#Person2#: But you know, the price of this article has soared up since last year.\n#Person1#: I know. But I must say it's still unacceptable. Couldn't you make a discount for me? You see, we have such a long-term cooperation. And our business could be mutually beneficial.\n#Person2#: OK. I can make a special offer for you. This price is based on careful calculations. And it is the lowest price we can offer to you.","summary":"#Person1# persuades #Person2# to make a discount, #Person2# agrees to offer the lowest price.","topic":"negotiate over price"}
{"fname":"train_4810","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim, how was your weekend?\n#Person2#: I went to the beach with my friends and had a barbecue there.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a lot of fun. Did you go swimming, too?\n#Person2#: Sure. I think it's a fantastic place to go.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more. That's an ideal place for a vacation.\n#Person2#: It sure is.\n#Person1#: I can't wait to go there myself.","summary":"Jim tells #Person1# he enjoyed the weekends on the beach. #Person1# wants to go there.","topic":"beach vacation"}
{"fname":"train_4811","dialogue":"#Person1#: You didn't show up to my performance last night! Some kind of friend you are!\n#Person2#: Give me a chance to explain. I was no my way and I had an accident.\n#Person1#: Sure. You look like you're all black and blue.\n#Person2#: I am fine. In fact, I don't have a scratch on me or my vehicle. But the other guy is in critical condition.\n#Person1#: You're serious?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm serious. I'm really sorry about missing your concert.\n#Person1#: I guess I misjudged you. I hope you can forgive me.\n#Person2#: Of course I forgive you. What are friends for? Now, what am I going to do for that other guy?","summary":"#Person1# blames #Person2# for being absent from #Person1#'s concert and apologizes after #Person2# explains there was an accident.","topic":"an accident"}
{"fname":"train_4812","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! What are you reading about in the newspaper?\n#Person2#: Hello! I was exhausted some studying, so I decided to read the newspaper to relax. Unfortunately, the news is so depressing. There has been another murder in the city center. I'm shocked that the police haven't caught the killer yet.\n#Person1#: People are starting to get frightened by it. Everyone will be relieved when they finally catch the murder.\n#Person2#: You mean ' if ' they catch the murderer. I'm scared stiff about going into the city center at night.\n#Person1#: There must have been some good news in the newspaper. I can't believe that none of the news stories make you happy or excited.\n#Person2#: Well, there was one good piece of news. You remember the local girl who was dying of a rare blood disease?\n#Person1#: Yes. Her parents were raising money to have her treated in the united states.\n#Person2#: Well, they'Ve got the money and she's going tomorrow for treatment.\n#Person1#: I'm so happy for the family! They must be very relieved and excited about that.\n#Person2#: I'm sure they are. Oh, and a local man won the lottery. I'm so jealous! I wish it were me! I buy a lottery ticket every week and I'm amazed that I haven't even won a small prize yet. It's so unfair!\n#Person1#: Don't be moody! I hope you're not tired, because we'Ve been invited to a party this evening. I know how excited you get about parties.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the recent news. They feel depressed for an unsolved murder case but they feel happy that a girl with a rare blood disease finally got enough money to get treatment. #Person2# is jealous of a man who won the lottery.","topic":"local news"}
{"fname":"train_4813","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you figured out where you want to transfer to?\n#Person2#: I can't think of where to go.\n#Person1#: Where would you like to go to school?\n#Person2#: I really don't know.\n#Person1#: You can't think of anything?\n#Person2#: I really like where I'm at now.\n#Person1#: So, why don't you just stay here?\n#Person2#: That may be what I'm going to do.\n#Person1#: It's a perfectly good school.\n#Person2#: You're absolutely right.\n#Person1#: Do you know what you're going to do now?\n#Person2#: I'm just going to stay at PCC.","summary":"#Person1# asks where #Person2# wants to transfer to, #Person2# decides to stay at PCC.","topic":"transfer school"}
{"fname":"train_4814","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Kim, have you ever had anything stolen?\n#Person2#: Stolen? No, why?\n#Person1#: My uncle just had his motorcycle stolen a few nights ago. I was just thinking about how clever criminals are these days.\n#Person2#: Criminals are clever? They're only successful when people are careless.\n#Person1#: I don't know. The ones who stole my uncle's motorcycle were pretty good.\n#Person2#: If your uncle had an alarm system, then it wouldn't have happened.\n#Person1#: He did. It was one of the best ones available. But that didn't stop them from disabling 11 it. And on a crowded street too.\n#Person2#: Didn't anyone stop them?\n#Person1#: You would think that people would be smart enough to stop something like that. No one knew his motorcycle was being stolen. The thieves came in a truck and convinced everybody that my uncle was parked illegally and they were there to tow it away.\n#Person2#: Wow, they were good. I guess criminals aren't that dumb after all.\n#Person1#: That's not the end. They were so good that they convinced a bystander to help them lift the motorcycle and put it in the truck.","summary":"#Person1# convinces Kim of the cleverness of today's criminals by telling Kim how #Person1#'s uncle's motorcycle was stolen. These criminals convinced other people that the motorcycle was parked illegally and they were there to tow it away.","topic":"clever criminals"}
{"fname":"train_4815","dialogue":"#Person1#: People of different races are fit for quite different sports. For instance, Asians are especially good fattable tennis, badminton, diving and shooting. They seem to have been born with certain natural endowments in technical sports, in which flexibility, agility and quick reflexes are favorable.\n#Person2#: And a typical example has been the Chinese athletes at the Beijing Olympics, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, in all these four sports. the Chinese Olympic dream teams led the way. They swept the floor against their opponents in table tennis and diving.\n#Person2#: Then what are the Westerners fit for?\n#Person1#: I think they are in a better position in those sports that demand a high degree of intensity, speed and explosive force like swimming, field games, etc.\n#Person2#: Where do you think the edge is for black athletes?\n#Person1#: It's common sense that African athletes always make a clean sweep in track events, middle or long distance races, relays, hurdles, barriers, and marathon.\n#Person2#: I got you. Their competitive edge lies mainly in endurance and stamina. They are creatures from the savannah, and take to running like antelopes.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss race and sports. They think Asians fit for technical sports. Westerners have intensity, speed, and explosive force while African athletes are with endurance and stamina.","topic":"race and sports"}
{"fname":"train_4816","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, reservation desk. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to book a room.\n#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, Ma'am? We got single rooms, double rooms, standard rooms, suites and deluxe suites.\n#Person2#: What's the rate for a standard room?\n#Person1#: $ 79 a night.\n#Person2#: I'd like a standard room.\n#Person1#: What date would you check in, Ma'am?\n#Person2#: December 23rd, please.\n#Person1#: How long do you plan to stay?\n#Person2#: 4 days.\n#Person1#: Could you give me your name and phone number?\n#Person2#: Nancy Brown. My phone number's 709 678 5634. Nancy Brown .\n#Person1#: Thanks. What time will you arrive?\n#Person2#: Around 3pm.\n#Person1#: Very good. Your reservation confirmation number is NB13579. Thank you for booking in our hotel. Can I help you with anything else today?\n#Person2#: No, that's it. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# assists Nancy to book a standard room for $79 a night. Nancy tells #Person1# she will arrive on December 23rd and will stay for 4 days.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_4817","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tristan, could you stay a few extra minutes to discuss your project with me?\n#Person2#: Sure. We're on a pretty tight schedule, but we should be able to finish it just on time.\n#Person1#: Are all of your team members on schedule?\n#Person2#: A few of the graphic designers are a bit behind in their work because of computer problems.\n#Person1#: How have they decided to deal with that?\n#Person2#: They've agreed to work over-time until it's finished. They've even decided to come in on the weekend.\n#Person1#: That's true dedication. I'm impressed. When is it due?\n#Person2#: We agreed that the deadline was next Friday.\n#Person1#: Right. Well, given that your colleagues are working so hard on this project, I suppose we could change that deadline to Monday morning, I won't have time to look over it on the weekend anyway.\n#Person2#: That'd be very helpful. An extra weekend is all they really need. Thanks.\n#Person1#: That's alright. Make sure everyone knows that we must stick to the new deadline.\n#Person2#: I will.\n#Person1#: I know you have a tight schedule, so I won't take up more of your time. Have a good evening.\n#Person2#: You, too! See you tomorrow.","summary":"Computer problems made some of Tristan's team members behind in their work, so they decided to work over-time for the project. Seeing they work so hard, #Person1# changes the deadline from Friday to Monday so the team has an extra weekend.","topic":"change deadline"}
{"fname":"train_4818","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I am Bili and I made an appointment with you to see the house.\n#Person2#: Glad to meet you. This way, please.\n#Person1#: The house is a little too old.\n#Person2#: But it's quite convenient for you to go to any part of the city. The subway is nearby.\n#Person1#: Yes. That's why I like the house.","summary":"#Person2# takes Bili to see a house. Bili thinks it's too old but agrees its location is good.","topic":"see a house"}
{"fname":"train_4819","dialogue":"#Person1#: The order is so urgently required that we have to ask you to speed up shipment. If shipment is too late, we'll have to turn to other suppliers.\n#Person2#: I am sorry, but we can't advance shipment. The manufacturers are fully committed. They have no stock on hand.\n#Person1#: Can you find some way for an earlier delivery?\n#Person2#: How's this then? We propose partial shipment. We can ship whatever is ready to meet your urgent need instead of waiting for the whole lot to get ready.\n#Person1#: Sounds like a good idea.\n#Person2#: We propose to deliver 50 % in June and the balance in Aug.\n#Person1#: I agree with your proposal.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the delivery of goods is too slow but #Person2# can't advance shipment. Ultimately, they agree on partial shipment.","topic":"partial shipment"}
{"fname":"train_4820","dialogue":"#Person1#: Housekeeping. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, the people in the next room are a little loud. Could you do something about it?\n#Person1#: Of course. What room are you in, sir?\n#Person2#: I'm in Room 215.\n#Person1#: And do you know which room the noise is coming from?\n#Person2#: I don't know the number, but it's definitely the room that's next to the stairs.\n#Person1#: Thank you. We'll take care of it. Please let us know if there's anything else we can do to make your stay more comfortable.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks. I really appreciate it.","summary":"#Person2# calls housekeeping to deal with the noise from the next room.","topic":"noisy room"}
{"fname":"train_4821","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to IBA. What can we assist you with today?\n#Person2#: Hello. Yes, I've just read your leaflet about the new MoneyLink Card. I was wondering how I go about applying for one.\n#Person1#: This scheme has just started and you will be one of our first 100 customers, so if your application is accepted, you will receive some rather nice perks.\n#Person2#: That does sound good. I'm already an account holder, have been for many years. And I already have your existing card.\n#Person1#: That should make things perfectly simple, then. Actually, if you had waited a little while longer, we would have notified you by post.\n#Person2#: Perhaps your letter is already in the mail! So, I can just upgrade automatically?\n#Person1#: May I have your details, and I'll check for you.\n#Person2#: Certainly. . .\n#Person1#: OK, so you are already a gold card holder, with a sound credit history. That means we can automatically upgrade you to our new platinum card.\n#Person2#: Wonderful! And, you mentioned'perks'? I do hope I'll be getting some of those.","summary":"#Person2# asks about the new MoneyLink Card. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s account details. #Person2# is already a gold cardholder and can be automatically upgraded. #Person2# wants 'perks'.","topic":"apply for card"}
{"fname":"train_4822","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Chu. Would you like me to brief your schedule for today?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: You are scheduled to meet Mr. Thompson of ABC Company at eleven this morning. Then, you have a lunch appointment with Mr. Li. And this afternoon at four you will attend a press conference.\n#Person2#: I am afraid I can't attend the press conference due to an urgent conference with the Board of Directors at half past four.\n#Person1#: All right. Do you want me to cancel the reservation for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you very much. In addition, do you have the marketing proposal ready?\n#Person1#: The proposal is being repaired right now and I think it will be ready by tomorrow morning.","summary":"#Person1# briefs Mr. Chu's schedule. Mr. Chu can't attend the press conference so he lets #Person1# cancel it. #Person1# also reports the marketing proposal is being repaired.","topic":"brief schedule"}
{"fname":"train_4823","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, this is Monica\n#Person2#: OK. Commodity inspection is really an important part of our trade contract.\n#Person1#: Yes. Let's first define the inspection right.\n#Person2#: Following the rules of world business, the exporters have the right to inspect the goods before the delivery, while the importers have the right to re-inspect the goods after their arrival.\n#Person1#: Would you tell me how the inspection is conducted before shipment and by which agency?\n#Person2#: Inspection is to be done by the China Commodity Inspection and Testing Bureau. Usually inspection is conducted within five days before each shipment.\n#Person1#: And can you tell me about the re-inspection?\n#Person2#: Yes. The re-inspection should be made within seven days upon the arrival, and if any discrepancy is found, the claim must be raised within one month.\n#Person1#: I see. How do they make testing and analysis of this item?\n#Person2#: They always use the standard and method laid down in the contract.\n#Person1#: What if the results from the two inspections do not coincide with each other?\n#Person2#: A seminar of technical specialists including the surveyors from both sides will be held to clarify which result is correct.","summary":"#Person2# and Monica talk about the inspection of the goods before the delivery and the re-inspection of them after the arrival. They also talk about how the staff test and analyze the goods and what if the results from the two inspections don't match.","topic":" commodity inspection"}
{"fname":"train_4824","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, do you want to learn to play the piano?\n#Person2#: No, mom. Piano is for girls.\n#Person1#: Well, there are many boys that can play the piano very well, like Jay Chou.\n#Person2#: No way, mom. I don't like piano.\n#Person1#: OK. But you have to promise me that you will study hard in your English class.\n#Person2#: All right, all right. I understand.","summary":"Peter doesn't want to learn to play the piano and promises his mother to study English hard.","topic":"piano and English"}
{"fname":"train_4825","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Wang, have you enjoyed your stay here?\n#Person2#: Of course, I'Ve enjoyed it very much. I'Ve met my old friends and made some new friends.\n#Person1#: We'Ve all enjoyed being with you. When will you come back?\n#Person2#: Sometime next year.\n#Person1#: I'm looking forward to seeing you again. Take care.\n#Person2#: The same to you. Keep in touch.","summary":"Mr. Wang enjoyed his stay with #Person1# and says goodbye to #Person1#.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_4826","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've just got back from the holiday you arranged for me. But I must tell you the hotel was really awful. It was miles from the sea. The food was awful too. The bedroom was dirty.\n#Person2#: Sorry about that. But it's not really our fault. The contract does say that the hotel accommodation is not our responsibility.","summary":"#Person1# complains about the hotel which was arranged by #Person2#. #Person2# disclaims responsibility.","topic":"unsatisfactory holiday"}
{"fname":"train_4827","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, have you ever wondered why some cultures have more proverbs than others? For example, the Mayans, the Incas, and the North American Indian tribes seem to have fewer proverbs than cultures like, the Arabians, and the Chinese. I wonder why this is.\n#Person2#: What would you say about our ... our own culture? Would you say we're a culture that's rich in proverbs or one that lacks proverbs?\n#Person1#: I think we, we have a rich heritage of proverbs - the Benjamin Franklin maxims, proverbs, wise sayings have been handed down to us.\n#Person2#: Well, I think the fact that we're no longer creating proverbs today maybe says something ... maybe perhaps explains to some extent why proverbs in certain cultures were not as extended or extensive as in other cultures.\n#Person1#: Mm, hmm. That's true. I wonder why we are not creating as many proverbs as we did in 1700s and 1800s. I agree with you. I don't think there are nearly as many. I can't think of any. I'm sure there are some, but I wonder why this is so.\n#Person2#: Yeah, well, I think we all know a great many proverbs. If we sit down, we can think of some that we can ... we can list. But we don't seem to use them to explain things. We find many times that they're used too much and too simple - too general. Today we're much more sophisticated, you might say, and analytical, and therefore we don't use proverbs to explain things the way, say, our grandfathers and parents did.\n#Person1#: Life is too complicated now to just quote a simple proverb to take care of things.\n#Person2#: Right, and maybe to some extent that's why the North American Indians and the Mayans among others don't have as many proverbs. At least there's no record of as many proverbs. Since their own culture ... their traditions were highly eroded and they were wiped out during this era of change.\n#Person1#: Well, that's interesting.","summary":"#Person1# and Mary discuss that some cultures are rich in proverbs while others not. They think their culture has many proverbs but people don't create and use proverbs today because life is too complicated to be quoted by simple proverbs, perhaps that's why some cultures lack proverbs. In addition, some cultures' traditions were highly eroded.","topic":"cultures and proverbs"}
{"fname":"train_4828","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, where is the ear? I haven't seen you drive to work for a long time! Is it broken or stolen?\n#Person2#: Hi, Susan] Oh, no! Of course not! I give up driving to work. Instead, I ride to my working place.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: You see. There is only a stone's throw from my home to my working place. I think riding a bike to work is more convenient.\n#Person1#: I don't think so. It will take you at least 25 minutes to get to our company from here.\n#Person2#: Yes, sometimes, 30 minutes. But I love riding to work now. It is a totally different picture on my way to work.\n#Person1#: Why do you think so?\n#Person2#: You see, every morning, after I set off for work, I can breathe the new fresh air along the way. By the time I reach my office, I feel rather revived. I even don't rely on coffee to spend my morning hours.\n#Person1#: Is it so magical?\n#Person2#: At least, that's how I feel about riding to work. I can't believe I have wasted so much fresh morning air in the past 3 years!\n#Person1#: Will you continue riding to work in the future?\n#Person2#: I think so.","summary":"Susan finds Peter hasn't driven for a long time. Peter says he rides to work now because he feels revived when riding to work with fresh air and he will continue riding.","topic":"ride to work"}
{"fname":"train_4829","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a lovely house!\n#Person2#: Thank you, Jean.\n#Person1#: It's very close to your office, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. I always walk to work-even when it rains.\n#Person1#: I usually take the bus. It takes so long!\n#Person2#: How long does it take?\n#Person1#: Oh, it takes about 45 minutes.\n#Person2#: That's a long time. Well, have some pizza, please!\n#Person1#: (Taking a bite.) This is delicious! Do you bake all of your pizza?\n#Person2#: Yes, I usually bake something on the weekend or holidays.\n#Person1#: You are a wonderful cook!\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: I never cook at home. It is my husband Andy who usually does all the cooking.\n#Person2#: Do you often go out to eat?\n#Person1#: Yes, when he doesn't have time to cook, we will go out to eat somewhere.\n#Person2#: There are some wonderful restaurants in the city.\n#Person1#: Too many! You can eat at a different restaurant every day.","summary":"#Person2# lives close to #Person2#'s office and walks to work while Jean usually takes a bus. They eat pizza and talk about cooking and restaurants.","topic":"Eating and chatting"}
{"fname":"train_4830","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping? \n#Person2#: Not yet. I'm not finished with my research yet. \n#Person1#: What research? \n#Person2#: Reading my fashion magazines! How do you think I know so much about all the latest trends? \n#Person1#: But they're just ads. . . \n#Person2#: Duh. . . That's the point. The people in the ads are wearing what's in. Plus, there are articles on new trends. . . ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go shopping but #Person2# is busy reading fashion magazines. They hold different opinions on fashion magazines.","topic":"attitudes toward magazines"}
{"fname":"train_4831","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need some new clothes for the coming season. Where shall I go to pick up some? \n#Person2#: I'm thinking of buying some stuff, too. Let's go to the speciality stores. There will be some new models for sale now. \n#Person1#: Will the new models be very expensive? \n#Person2#: Depends on the brands. But there will be some out-of-season clothes on discount, too. So maybe we can also get some stuff, good and cheap. \n#Person1#: Great. Let's go. \n#Person2#: Do you like this one? I think it will be great on you. \n#Person1#: I like the style. Especially the Porsche logo. Let me try it on in the fitting room. Wait a minute! \n#Person3#: Hmm, not bad, but I'm afraid it's a bit too big for you. \n#Person2#: Yeah, that's the only problem. Well, do you think they've got a smaller one? \n#Person1#: Probably not. Most of the clothes here have only one average size. \n#Person2#: Never mind. What about going to check out the discount section? \n#Person1#: That's what I'm thinking about. Oh, this one. \n#Person2#: What's up? \n#Person1#: This dress was a new model this time last year. I loved it but it was a bit too expensive. So I gave it up. \n#Person2#: Good for you. It's 50 percent off now. Take it! \n#Person1#: Sure. I won't miss this chance. It's my lucky day. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are looking for new clothes in specialty stores. #Person1# likes the one with a Porsche logo but it is too big. Then #Person1# is attracted by another one and takes it with 50% off.","topic":"buy new clothes"}
{"fname":"train_4832","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, you're back. How was your first day of school? \n#Person2#: It was great. I had a really good time. \n#Person1#: What classes did you have? \n#Person2#: Well, I had English from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock, art from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock, and math from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock. \n#Person1#: What do you think about the teachers? \n#Person2#: To be honest, I liked all of them, except for the math teacher. Though he must be quite young, he seem like an old person. He's so boring! \n#Person1#: That's too bad. How was your English teacher? \n#Person2#: She was great. In today's class, she gave us a lecture on how to be a good student. She told us not to crm for exams, and to pay more attention on communicating than memorizing. \n#Person1#: Where is she from? \n#Person2#: She said that she's from a small town in the middle of America. \n#Person1#: Were you able to understand everything that she said? \n#Person2#: Not everything, but nearly. She speaks very clearly and doesn't use very complex words so that it is easy for us to understand her. \n#Person1#: She sounds like a good teacher. Do you think you'll pass her class? \n#Person2#: Yes... with flying colors! \n#Person1#: What does that mean? \n#Person2#: It's a new phrase that she taught us today. It means that I will not only pass the class, but I will do extremely well! \n#Person1#: If you like the class this much already, I'm sure you will. \n#Person2#: I hope so. \n#Person1#: did she give you any homework? \n#Person2#: not today. She said she wanted us to relax tonight instead of doing homework, \n#Person1#: no wonder you like the class so much. ","summary":"#Person1# asks about Lucy's first day of school. Lucy had English, art, and math classes. Lucy doesn't like the boring math teacher. Lucy likes the English teacher who is from the middle of America, speaks English clearly and understandably, and gives no homework today.","topic":"a school day"}
{"fname":"train_4833","dialogue":"#Person1#: The baby is crying again. \n#Person2#: Leave him alone, he'll soon stop. \n#Person1#: How can you do so? Perhaps something is wrong with him. Let's go and see him. \n#Person2#: OK. Nothing serious. He just wants us to be with him. ","summary":"#Person1# worries about the crying baby. #Person2# thinks it's nothing serious.","topic":" baby is crying"}
{"fname":"train_4834","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this newspaper article about this famous local medium. It says that she is really gifted and so popular now, that she is booked solid with appointments for the next twelve months! \n#Person2#: You don't really believe in all that hocus pocus mumbo jumbo, do you? \n#Person1#: Well, I have had many friends that went to a psychic and got their palms read and most of the things the psychic told her came true! \n#Person2#: Of course it does! They tell you general and obvious things like that you will be successful or have a big house. I think most of the times they are just scam artists. \n#Person1#: Well, historically it is a practice that many cultures share. Reading the tarot cards, in the east they would even read tea leaves! I even heard that there are people that make you smoke a cigar, and then read your ashes. \n#Person2#: All superstitious nonsense! I would still like to go to one and see what he or she has to say, just for kicks. ","summary":"A psychic is reported by the newspaper. #Person2# doesn't believe such things. #Person1# shows examples of #Person1#'s friends and says it's a practice that many cultures share. #Person2# wants to meet a medium for kicks.","topic":"talk about psychic"}
{"fname":"train_4835","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you know it was going to rain today?\n#Person2#: Absolutely not. This comes as a total shock to me, especially since the paper said mostly sunny.\n#Person1#: Well, I guess the paper must have meant mostly sunny somewhere else. But since we've come all this way, why don't we just move the blanket under that tree?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. It looks like it's still dry there as long as it doesn't start to come down any harder.\n#Person1#: You didn't happen to bring a spare blanket, did you? This one is all wet now.\n#Person2#: No. But I have got some folding chairs in the car. Will they do?\n#Person1#: They'll be just fine. I'm really hungry. So while you are there, how about bringing me the food?\n#Person2#: I thought you were bringing the food.\n#Person1#: This is unbelievable. So what now?\n#Person2#: What is the name of that restaurant you like so much?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# go out. It rains without warning. Their blanket is wet and they don't have food. So they decide to find a restaurant.","topic":"A messy outing"}
{"fname":"train_4836","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what are your plans for this summer?\n#Person2#: I could work for that company again, but I have a great chance to do some traveling and learn more about the world. My friend Bill is going to travel around Europe this summer. He has some relatives in France. He wants to visit and he also plans to go to Germany, Lithuania and Latvia. All I need to pay for is my air tickets and meals.\n#Person1#: What about hotels when you're not staying with Bill's relatives?\n#Person2#: We'll stay in guest houses. I have enough money saved from my part time job.\n#Person1#: What about money for next term?\n#Person2#: I'll need to borrow a little from you, but this is a once in a lifetime chance. I really think I could learn a lot and I can improve my French, too.","summary":"#Person2# wants to travel around Europe with Bill this summer. #Person1# worries about #Person2#'s financial situation for the next term, but #Person2# sticks to go traveling.","topic":"travel around Europe"}
{"fname":"train_4837","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's gonna be sunny this Saturday. Want to have a picnic in the park?\n#Person2#: Great, and we can also ride our bikes for a while.\n#Person1#: Yeah, then there will be a wedding in the evening.\n#Person2#: Oh, I almost forgot it. Dyson and Jason invited us for their wedding dinner. Hope it won't last long. I really want to get home early to watch the football game.\n#Person1#: Me too. I was invited to attend a local painting exhibition in the museum this Sunday morning. So I really need to have enough time for a good sleep.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are planning for the coming weekend and hope the wedding dinner won't be too long to upset the plan.","topic":"weekend plans"}
{"fname":"train_4838","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please welcome August Getty to the stage. He's a young fashion designer living in Los Angeles. He just showed his fashion collection at New York Fashion Week, and he's only 20 years old. How did it feel to be one of the youngest designers at the event? Were you nervous?\n#Person2#: It was a dream come true. I wasn't nervous. I was just very excited. When I was a kid, I made outfits from paper and rest spoons and forks. My biggest wish was to show my creations in New York.\n#Person1#: What was your childhood like?\n#Person2#: My family was very supportive. My mom let me cut up her bags to make clothes, and I loved picking out outfits for my sister to wear. My mom was also into fashion, so she encouraged me to follow my interests.\n#Person1#: How would you describe the outfits you design?\n#Person2#: I would say they are different, strange and stylish. I want my outfits to be nice enough to wear to a fancy event. But I also want them to get noticed.\n#Person1#: Is your real name August?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was born in August, so my parents named me after the month.\n#Person1#: Have you ever been out on the street and seen someone in one of your outfits?\n#Person2#: I have! It's always fun when that happens.","summary":"#Person1# interviews the young designer August Getty. August is excited to realize his wish to show stylish creations in New York. His family is supportive. He thinks it is fun to see people wearing his outfits.","topic":"young fashion designer"}
{"fname":"train_4839","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, what are we going to make tonight?\n#Person2#: We're having noodles and meatballs, your favorite. Are you really going to help me?\n#Person1#: Of course, I promised you I would. You've been working a lot lately and taking care of the kids on top of that. I really want to help out.\n#Person2#: Thanks so much, Patrick. That means a lot to me.\n#Person1#: No problem. So what do we do first?\n#Person2#: First, I'll start boiling the water for the noodles. Why don't you get the ingredients out to make the meatballs? And last we'll make the sauce.\n#Person1#: OK, great. This is fun. We should do this more often. How did the meatballs look?\n#Person2#: They look great. I know you don't usually help out in the kitchen, because you feel uncomfortable. But you're a great chef, a real natural.","summary":"Patrick helps #Person2# to make noodles and meatballs because he thinks #Person2# has been working a lot and taking care of the kids lately. #Person2# praises Patrick's cooking talent.","topic":"Cooking together"}
{"fname":"train_4840","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you having a party?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am throwing a party for my cousin Sheila.\n#Person1#: That sounds fun. Is it her birthday?\n#Person2#: No, she's graduating from nursing school. The family is very proud of her.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. Does she live here in Houston?\n#Person2#: No, she lives in Dallas. But she will be moving to New York next year after she gets married.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s cousin Sheila who is graduating from nursing school.","topic":"talk about Sheila"}
{"fname":"train_4841","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mister Jones, I just got off the phone with Mister Dawson. He wants to schedule a meeting with you for later today or tomorrow.\n#Person2#: What does he want to talk about?\n#Person1#: One of the factories that makes his products. He said it was pretty urgent.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't want to stay too late like last night, my wife was not happy with me.\n#Person1#: How about tomorrow at 11:00 am? I checked your schedule and the only thing you have that day is a phone call at 2:00 PM.\n#Person2#: 11:00 tomorrow sounds fine, can you set everything up and then email me all the information, please?\n#Person1#: Of course, I was just about to go to lunch actually. Do you want to join me?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I have to look at some samples from a new customer. I'll join you next time.","summary":"Dawson wants to have a meeting with Jones. Jones refuses to stay late today so #Person1# arranges the meeting tomorrow. #Person1# invites Jones for lunch but Jones is busy.","topic":"schedule a meeting"}
{"fname":"train_4842","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the postage on this letter to Mexico please?\n#Person2#: How would you like to send it?\n#Person1#: By registered airmail.\n#Person2#: $0.90 please. And please write down the postal code in the mailing address, anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like 6 postcards and 1,050 cent stamps please.\n#Person2#: All right, here you are.\n#Person1#: And this packages for London. Will you wait for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. This package is 10 grams overweight, you'll have to pay $0.50 extra for the overweight.","summary":"#Person2# assists #Person1# to post a letter, buy postcards and stamps, and deliver packages.","topic":"Delivery service"}
{"fname":"train_4843","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are your weekend arrangements?\n#Person2#: There are many things I can do on weekends.\n#Person1#: What sort of things are you interested in?\n#Person2#: I'm keen on taking short trips to nearby scenic spots with friends.\n#Person1#: Good, I love swimming and cycling.\n#Person2#: That's great. I think they do you a lot of good. Where do you swim?\n#Person1#: Mostly in the city swimming pool. Sometimes I go to the beach with friends.\n#Person2#: I know you like nature best.\n#Person1#: Well, what do you do at your spare time?\n#Person2#: I'm fond of dancing.\n#Person1#: Good, you really know how to enjoy yourself.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s weekend arrangements and they talk about their hobbies. #Person2# likes short trips and dancing. #Person1# loves swimming, cycling, and going to the beach.","topic":"Hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_4844","dialogue":"#Person1#: So David, you don't like sports.\n#Person2#: Well, I like sports, but I'm just not keen on sports programs. You know, I would usually rather watch a movie or some kind of history program.\n#Person1#: Oh, ok, so you're into history?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I like studying the history of the countries that I have visited. It makes it more interesting when I go sightseeing.\n#Person1#: Ok, which countries have you visited?\n#Person2#: I been over a good bit of Europe. Ah, Mexico, Peru. I spent almost a year in Egypt and I went to Israel, Jordan and now I'm here in Japan. I've been in Japan for a year and a half, and while I have been here, I visited Korea for about a week.\n#Person1#: Ok, wow, that's a lot. So, did you do the pyramids in Egypt?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, actually I climbed the pyramids, it was during the summer. So there aren't many tourists.","summary":"David likes history programs rather than sports programs because he likes to know the history of the countries he has visited. Then David tells #Person1# about his travel experiences.","topic":"visit countries"}
{"fname":"train_4845","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to take part in the school singing contest?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so.\n#Person1#: Why not? You have a great voice and you sing at her local community center every Sunday, don't you?\n#Person2#: Thanks, well. Yes, I do sing at the community center, but that is with a whole bunch of other people. I get really nervous singing in front of many people just by myself.\n#Person1#: You could form a group with someone, that way you may feel more relaxed.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea.\n#Person1#: Actually, Mary, John and I are going to take part in the contest as a group. Why don't you join us? It would be more balanced to have 2 girls and 2 boys and I'm sure we will sound great.\n#Person2#: All right, let's try it then.\n#Person1#: Cool. So far, we have been practicing together every Tuesday and Thursday after school. So we just had a practice yesterday. Why don't you come tomorrow? We do it at Johns.\n#Person2#: Great.\n#Person1#: Excellent, let's all meet up and talk more about it at lunch. See you at the County in later.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person2# has a great voice but feels nervous to sing alone. #Person1# invites #Person2# to join #Person1#'s group for the singing contest. They will talk about more later.","topic":" singing contest"}
{"fname":"train_4846","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to order a waistcoat.\n#Person2#: Have you chosen the material?\n#Person1#: Yes, I want it to made of tweed.\n#Person2#: Fine. And the charge is $ 100.\n#Person1#: When will it be available?\n#Person2#: Next Wednesday.","summary":"#Person1# orders a waistcoat of tweed. #Person2# tells #Person1# it'll be available next Wednesday.","topic":"purchasing a waistcoat"}
{"fname":"train_4847","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oriental China Airlines. Good morning, may I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like the round-way ticket to Shanghai on December 10th.\n#Person1#: Lady, let me check. Do you want the morning or the afternoon flight?\n#Person2#: What's the departure time?\n#Person1#: 2:30\n#Person2#: Well, the afternoon will be fine.\n#Person1#: First class or economy?\n#Person2#: First class will be preferred.\n#Person1#: Well, afternoon flight on December 10th to Shanghai. May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name is Janice. Well, I book this ticket for Nova, the marketing manager of Pineapple Computer Company. Where can I get the flight ticket?\n#Person1#: You may take it up at the ticket office. That is located on International Street 150.","summary":"Janice books the round-way ticket to Shanghai on December 10th for Nova with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"ticket booking"}
{"fname":"train_4848","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, if you have no further questions, then we have done.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Owens, for taking time out of your busy schedule to interview me.\n#Person1#: You ' re welcome. I appreciate your coming.\n#Person2#: When can I contact you about your final decision?\n#Person1#: We need to consider several other applicants and we hope to make a decision by the end of this month. We will call you regardless of whether you are hired or not.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot! I will look forward to the good news. Please call me at this number between nine and eleven in the morning.\n#Person1#: Well, I really appreciate your coming today.\n#Person2#: The pleasure is mine. It ' s nice talking with you. Good-bye, Mr. Owens.\n#Person1#: Good-bye.","summary":"The interview is over. Mr. Owens tells #Person2# he'll inform #Person2# of the final decision by the end of this month. They express their gratitude to each other.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4849","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear about the robbery?\n#Person2#: Did I hear about it? I saw it happen.\n#Person1#: Are you serious?\n#Person2#: I was there.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: A man came into the bank with a gun.\n#Person1#: That's insane.\n#Person2#: I was so scared when I saw the gun.\n#Person1#: Then what happened?\n#Person2#: He took the money and tried to get away.\n#Person1#: Did the cops show up in time?\n#Person2#: He didn't even make it out the door.","summary":"#Person2# witnessed the robbery and tells #Person1# what happened.","topic":"witnessing a robbery"}
{"fname":"train_4850","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you plan on voting this Tuesday?\n#Person2#: Yes. What about you?\n#Person1#: I already voted.\n#Person2#: What do you mean you already voted?\n#Person1#: I had to mail in an absentee ballot.\n#Person2#: Why'd you have to do that?\n#Person1#: I'm not going to be able to vote this Tuesday.\n#Person2#: Why is that?\n#Person1#: I have to work this Tuesday.\n#Person2#: You can always go to work late.\n#Person1#: That same morning I have some business to take care of.\n#Person2#: Oh, I understand.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# already voted because #Person1# has some business to take care of on Tuesday.","topic":"voting in advance"}
{"fname":"train_4851","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm planning to buy a bicycle. As you are quite a cycling enthusiast, I wish you might give me some advice.\n#Person2#: With pleasure, chap. But before I start, I need to know what you want a bike for?\n#Person1#: My purposes are two-fold. On the one hand, I've grown bored of commuting on suffocating buses every day and decided to ride to work. On the other hand, bicycling is a sport, and I intend to build up my body through constantly taking a ride over the weekends.\n#Person2#: Cycling during weekends? Do you like riding on the mountainous countryside just the neighboring towns?\n#Person1#: Does that make any difference?\n#Person2#: Can't be greater. If you ride on bumpy, hilly roads, a mountain bike is what you need. But if you just ride comfortably along the city lanes, you might choose a road bike.\n#Person1#: Are they designed differently?\n#Person2#: A road bike features skinny tires and a light-weight frame. Its riding position puts you bent over the handlebars. It's not particularly beefy in construction, and generally, it won't stand up well under heavy loads or on really rough surfaces. In contrast, mountain bikes have wide tires and a stout frame. You sit higher on them and don't have to hunched over.","summary":"#Person1# consults #Person2# about buying a bicycle. #Person1# wants to ride to work and build up the body. #Person2# asks #Person1# where #Person1# wants to ride and explains the differences between road bikes and mountain bikes.","topic":"ask for advice"}
{"fname":"train_4852","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been looking forward to the new semester.\n#Person2#: I hope we can make great progress in this new semester.\n#Person1#: Hope so.\n#Person2#: I hear we'll have a new English teacher this semester.\n#Person1#: Really? I hope we will do much better under her guidance.\n#Person2#: I am sure we will.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are both expecting the new semester. #Person1# tells #Person2# they'll have a new English teacher. #Person2#'s surprised and hopes they'll do better under her guidance.","topic":"new semester expectations"}
{"fname":"train_4853","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome! Welcome to Little Italy. We're the most Italian family here!\n#Person2#: So I've heard. That's why I'm having such a great time.\n#Person1#: If I hadn't married an Italian man, I probably wouldn't be pregnant so often. And maybe I could raise pigs instead of bambinos!\n#Person2#: Huh? Um. . . well, it's nice to see that some people still have big families.\n#Person1#: It is nice, but it would be nicer if my macho husband would get off his tush and help me. Ha-ha. . . Have this. It's from Italy!","summary":"#Person2# has fun in the Little Italy. #Person1#, the hostess, complains about having too many children.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4854","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Annie, who is this picture of?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's my great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather.\n#Person1#: I think you can say your seventh great grandfather! Cutie! What's his name?\n#Person2#: Peter Madsen. A great A if I do say so myself.\n#Person1#: Nice pun. What is it you active about him most?\n#Person2#: He loved his family and his countrymen and his freedom.\n#Person1#: He looks like a very personable man.\n#Person2#: He was. He was friendly toward and showed concern for everyone he met.","summary":"Annie tells #Person1# about the picture of Annie's seventh great grandfather who was a very personable man.","topic":"seventh great grandfather"}
{"fname":"train_4855","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever seen Bill Gate's home on the internet?\n#Person2#: No. what's it like?\n#Person1#: It's got its own library, theatre, swimming pool, and a guest house. The house itself has about ten different rooms that are all hooked up to computers so you can get things done in each room through a remote control. It's also located near the sea, so he can park his boats next to his house. It's absolutely amazing!\n#Person2#: Would you want to live there?\n#Person1#: I think his house is fantastic, but I wouldn't want to live there. You would have to hire one or two people to clean all the rooms in the house, plus a few people to take care of the gardens, and probably an au pair or two to take care of the children. It's just too big of a place to take care of on your own.\n#Person2#: What's your dreamhole like then?\n#Person1#: My dream home is actually just a small cottage in a quiet village in England.\n#Person2#: Would you want to buy an old cottage or build a new one yourself?\n#Person1#: Old homes are great because they've got character. I think that's important.\n#Person2#: Is that why you wear second-hand clothes as well? Because they've got character?\n#Person1#: No, that's just because I don't have enough money to buy new cloths all the time!\n#Person2#: I see. If you lived in an old house, would it be decorated in a modern way?\n#Person1#: No, I'd definitely try to restore it to its original state. I love to imagine what it'd be like to live in another time in history and living in a house decorated like it would have been 200 years ago would be a great way to feed my imagination even more!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about Bill Gate's home #Person1#'s seen on the Internet. #Person1# thinks the house is fantastic but #Person1# doesn't want to live there, then #Person1# talks about #Person1#'s dream home.","topic":"dream home"}
{"fname":"train_4856","dialogue":"#Person1#: Rachel, do you like music?\n#Person2#: Of course. I can't live without it, so I always bring my CD with me no matter where I go.\n#Person1#: What kind of music do you like best?\n#Person2#: Light music and classic music.\n#Person1#: Really? I can't believe this. I am also keen on classic music. And do you know there is a concert of classic music tomorrow evening?\n#Person2#: But I didn't get the ticket. And it is said that they were sold out yesterday.\n#Person1#: I got two. We can go there together.\n#Person2#: Amazing! I can imagine the feeling when I hear the smooth tune around my ears.","summary":"Rachel likes classic music but she failed to get the ticket for the concert. Rachel's surprised that #Person1# got two tickets and invites her to the concert together.","topic":"concert invitation"}
{"fname":"train_4857","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your favorite season?\n#Person2#: I like the freedom of summer with no school.\n#Person1#: Yeah, and all those fun summer sports and activities.\n#Person2#: And I like the festivities of winter with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.\n#Person1#: Oh, me too! All the family getting together. . .\n#Person2#: And I really like the smells and colors of spring.\n#Person1#: I like the feeling then that school is almost over!\n#Person2#: But I must say, if it were only for the weather, I like autumn most!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# loves the freedom of summer, the festivities of winter, and the smells and colors of spring, but #Person2# loves autumn most for the weather.","topic":"season"}
{"fname":"train_4858","dialogue":"#Person1#: do you have any plans for Friday night?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. Why?\n#Person1#: well, my house-mates and I are having a house-warming party. Would you like to come?\n#Person2#: sure. Would it be alright if I brought a few friends?\n#Person1#: the more, the merrier!\n#Person2#: will there be a lot of people there?\n#Person1#: I sure hope so. We've each invited about 10 people.\n#Person2#: who else is going to be there?\n#Person1#: I'm inviting my friends from work, you, my sister, and a few friends from school.\n#Person2#: I know your sister. She's very nice.\n#Person1#: don't worry. You won't be sitting there by yourself.\n#Person2#: what time is it going to start?\n#Person1#: most people are working Friday night, so it's going to start around 9 pm.\n#Person2#: should I bring anything?\n#Person1#: we'll have beer and snacks, but if you want to bring a bottle of wine, that'd be great.\n#Person2#: I could also bring some music if you want. I've got loads of songs on my new iPod.\n#Person1#: that'd be great. I'll see you then!","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the house-warming party on Friday night. #Person2# agrees and #Person2#'ll bring some wine and music.","topic":"house-warming party"}
{"fname":"train_4859","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Have you got the latest ONXIU magazine?\n#Person1#: Yes, but it's checked out.\n#Person2#: What a pity! I missed it again.\n#Person1#: It's popular you know. You want to reserve it?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Fill out this form and we will send you a note when we get the book.\n#Person2#: Thank you. What shall I do when I check out these books?\n#Person1#: Take the card, and fill in your name and library card number.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much.","summary":"#Person2# wants to borrow the latest ONXIU magazine but it's checked out. #Person1# helps #Person2# reserve it.","topic":"at the library"}
{"fname":"train_4860","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, are you free tonight?\n#Person2#: What's up?\n#Person1#: I want to invite you to go to the movies.\n#Person2#: Are you asking me for a date?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: I don't like to go to the movies on a date. It's noisy there.\n#Person1#: Where do you want to meet?\n#Person2#: Let's go to the coffee shop then. It's quiet there.\n#Person1#: What time should we meet?\n#Person2#: How about seven?\n#Person1#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# invites Julia to the movies for a date, but Julia prefers the coffee shop because it's quiet.","topic":"where to date"}
{"fname":"train_4861","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jared, I just heard about your father. How is he doing?\n#Person2#: He's in the hospital resting. The doctor's didn't give a clear answer yet.\n#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. But this is a good hospital. I'm sure they will do whatever they can.\n#Person2#: I hope so.\n#Person1#: You must feel really worried right now. But you know your dad is a fighter.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I think my mom is the most worried. I'm basically worried about how she is doing.\n#Person1#: Where is she right now?\n#Person2#: She's in the hospital with my dad. I have to go back tonight.\n#Person1#: Hey, I'll go with you.\n#Person2#: You don't have to.\n#Person1#: It's really no problem.\n#Person2#: Ok. Let's go right after dinner.","summary":"#Person1# inquires about Jared's father who's in the hospital resting. Jared tells #Person1# he's basically worried about how his mother's doing. Jared has to go back to the hospital and #Person1# decides to go with him.","topic":"inquiry"}
{"fname":"train_4862","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'd like to subscribe to a magazine.\n#Person2#: What magazine do you want to subscribe for?\n#Person1#: Fitness Consultant.\n#Person2#: OK, Fitness Consultant. How many subscriptions do you want?\n#Person1#: Only one, please.\n#Person2#: How long do you want the subscription for?\n#Person1#: For six months, please.\n#Person2#: Your name, please?\n#Person1#: Shirley, that's my wife's name. I subscribe to this magazine for her.\n#Person2#: I see. Please put your address here then.\n#Person1#: OK. How much is the subscription?\n#Person2#: 650 Yuan.\n#Person1#: 650 Yuan! You must be kidding! I can subscribe for evening newspapers for ten years with that much!","summary":"#Person1# wants to subscribe to Fitness Consultant for six months for his wife. #Person2# tells him the subscription is 650 Yuan. #Person1#'s shocked at the price.","topic":"subscription"}
{"fname":"train_4863","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, the meeting is scheduled from 1:00 this afternoon. Have you made the necessary arrangements?\n#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Miller. We'll use the conference room on the third floor for the meeting.\n#Person1#: That's right. The meeting is very important. Where shall the guests be received before the meeting begins?\n#Person2#: In the dining room. It's spacious there.\n#Person1#: We'll have several foreign guests to attend the meeting.\n#Person2#: I've arranged for an interpreter to be present. But it is said these foreigners could speak English.\n#Person1#: Really? I'll also try to speak slowly. How would you arrange the guests'seats, Jane?\n#Person2#: We've prepared name cards to be put on the conference table for guests to sit by. What time would you like refreshments served, Mr. Miller?\n#Person1#: Well, after my report, there will be an interval for rest and refreshments.\n#Person2#: All right, I see.","summary":"Jane tells Mr.Miller about the necessary arrangements she has made for the meeting.","topic":"meeting arrangements"}
{"fname":"train_4864","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, I'll take it. By the way, do you have delivery service?\n#Person2#: You don't need to carry the furniture home because we have delivery service.\n#Person1#: Do you charge for delivery?\n#Person2#: Wo will deliver the goods to you for free.\n#Person1#: Very good. Could you deliver it to this address?\n#Person2#: Sure. Please write down your name and your phone number.\n#Person1#: OK. Can you tell me the delivery time?\n#Person2#: No later than tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# asks for delivery service and #Person2# arranges the delivery for #Person1#.","topic":"delivery service"}
{"fname":"train_4865","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think this spring is a good time for us to start looking.\n#Person2#: We should plan to move out of here before July. I'm tired of living in apartments.\n#Person1#: I know, dear. I am too. But we've just been too busy to look for a house.\n#Person2#: We need to find a good realtor.\n#Person1#: Not necessary. If we use a realtor to find a house, it will be more expensive.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Realtors always get a commission. If the realtor helps us find something, we have to pay him.\n#Person2#: But doesn't a realtor help with the contract? I thought they take care of all the legal troubles.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's often true. But you have to pay them.\n#Person2#: I still think we should have a realtor. We're new in this country. We don't know all the laws of buying a house. And also, the realtor will inspect the house. He can tell us if the house has any problems.\n#Person1#: Of course we need a house inspector. But we can hire an inspector on our own. As for the legal problems, I have friends. They can help us.\n#Person2#: So how can we find a house if we don't have a realtor?\n#Person1#: It takes a little more time. We have to check the ads in the paper. Probably also there are special real estate magazines with ads. Then we have to drive to the homes and look at them.\n#Person2#: And doesn't the person selling the house have a realtor?\n#Person1#: Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. It's best to find someone who is selling by themselves.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: That is because if the seller has a realtor, their price will be higher. He will have to pay a commission to the realtor.\n#Person2#: Hmm. It all sounds very complicated.\n#Person1#: It is. But buying a house is very important. So it takes time. That's why we haven't done it yet. It's very troublesome.\n#Person2#: I want to look in the papers today. Maybe we can see something we like.\n#Person1#: All right. I'll buy a newspaper when I go to the drugstore.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want to buy a house. #Person2# wants a realtor while #Person1# doesn't think it necessary. After discussion, #Person2# is talked into looking for the house by themselves in the papers.","topic":"new house hunting"}
{"fname":"train_4866","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next, please. May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Hello, yes, I'd like to open a bank account.\n#Person1#: Certainly, I can can help you with that. What type of account would you like to open? A chequing or a savings account?\n#Person2#: What features do they offer?\n#Person1#: Well, if you just take a look here, see, with our chequing account, you can have unlimited daily transactions for a small monthly fee, and our savings account has a higher interest rate, but you must carry a minimum balance of $ 10, 000 dollars.\n#Person2#: I see, well, I think I'm more interested in a chequing account. I like to have easy access to my money.\n#Person1#: Alright, then, with this chequing account you'll be issued a debit card and a cheque book. Will you require overdraft protection? There is an extra fee for that.\n#Person2#: No, that won't be necessary.\n#Person1#: In that case, I'll get you to fill out this paperwork. I'll need your social insurance number, and two pieces of government ID. If you could just sign here, and here, and here we'll be all set. Would you like to make a deposit today?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to deposit one billion dollars.","summary":"#Person2# wants to open an account. #Person1# explains the features of chequing accounts and savings accounts. #Person2# chooses a chequing account and #Person1# assists him in the procedure.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_4867","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have redecorated my bedroom. I decide to repaint the walls and change the pictures. I also bought a new pair of curtains. What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: I think is looks great. I really like the light colors you have chosen. The pictures are nice too. Did you bought any new furniture?\n#Person1#: I bought a new mattress and some fresh bedclothes. I also bought a new dressing table and a new bedside table.\n#Person2#: new furniture makes a room seem so fresh. I see that you also bought a new lamp for your bedside table.\n#Person1#: do you think that I should get a new wardrobe?\n#Person2#: that wardrobe looks quite big. Is it full of clothes?\n#Person1#: yes. I have so many clothes stuffed into it. Perhaps I should get rid of some of them. There are clothes in there that I never wear anymore.\n#Person2#: I like to get rid of clothes that I don't wear rather than keeping them in a wardrobe. They take up too much space. There are several charity shops that you can give old clothes to. They will be\n#Person1#: that's a good idea. After I get rid of the old clothes I no longer wear, I can see what new clothes I need to buy.\n#Person2#: I need to buy some new clothes for the summer too. Perhaps we can go together one day.\n#Person1#: ok. I'll let you know when I'Ve sorted out my clothes.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the redecoration #Person1#'s done to the bedroom. #Person1#'s wardrobe is full of clothes and #Person1#'s considering getting rid of some of them. #Person2# suggests giving old clothes to charity shops. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea.","topic":"old clothes"}
{"fname":"train_4868","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, this is the express check-out lane for people that have fifteen items or fewer. It looks like you have more than fifteen items there.\n#Person2#: Oh, come on! I have sixteen items! Cut me some slack, will ya?\n#Person1#: Fine! Please place your items on the belt and push your shopping cart through. Do you prefer paper or plastic?\n#Person2#: Plastic. I also have a couple of coupons.\n#Person1#: No problem, I'll take those. Sir, these coupons expired yesterday.\n#Person2#: Darn! Oh, well. I guess it's just not my day. Thanks anyway.\n#Person1#: Do you have a club card or will it be cash?\n#Person2#: Yeah I got a club card. Here you go.\n#Person1#: Will this be debit or credit?\n#Person2#: Debit please. Also, could I get cash back? Fifty dollars would be great.\n#Person1#: Yeah, sure. Your total is seventy-eight dollars and thirty-three cents. Here is your receipt. Have a nice day.","summary":"#Person1# acquiesces in #Person2#'s passing through the express check-out lane. Unfortunately, #Person2#'s coupons expired yesterday so he pays by debit club card.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4869","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello? This is Steven. I'd like to speak to Mr. Brown, please.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid he is not in at the moment.\n#Person1#: Then what time do you think he will be in?\n#Person2#: I suppose he won't come back until 6 p. m. By the way, do you want to call later, or would you like to leave a message?\n#Person1#: I'd like to leave a message. Please ask him to give me a call as soon as he returns. He has my number.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll do that.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Bye-bye!\n#Person2#: You're welcome, bye!","summary":"Steven calls for Mr. Brown who isn't available, so Steven requests #Person2# to leave a message.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_4870","dialogue":"#Person1#: May, look, what's that in the cage?\n#Person2#: Don't you know that? It's panda.\n#Person1#: Of course I know. I just can't see it very well.\n#Person2#: OK, then put on your glasses, and do you know what does the panda eat?\n#Person1#: Of course, Bamboo!\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: I also know they are given to other countries as gifts for friendship.\n#Person2#: You sound quite knowledgeable.\n#Person1#: Not really, panda is my favorite animal.\n#Person2#: Actually, it likes milk too.\n#Person1#: Any way, in a word, panda is our friend.\n#Person2#: Do you know other famous animals in the world?\n#Person1#: Yeah, let me think, the kangaroo and koala bear from Australia are very famous.\n#Person2#: That's right. OK, let's move on.","summary":"#Person1# and Mary are appreciating the panda at the zoo. They talk about what pandas eat and other famous animals in the world.","topic":"at the zoo"}
{"fname":"train_4871","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have you been teaching in this middle school?\n#Person2#: For ten years. To be frank, I'm tired of teaching the same textbook for so long though I do enjoy being a teacher. I'm considering trying something new.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s tired of teaching the same textbook and wants to try something new.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_4872","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lily, are you still at Jane's house?\n#Person2#: Yeah, why? We're just playing some games.\n#Person1#: Computer games? I've been looking for my notebook computer.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry. I've just borrowed it for the evening. Hope you don't mind.\n#Person1#: Oh, honestly! You're always using my things without asking me, and I've got this really important homework project! Now what am I going to do?\n#Person2#: Use Dad's computer instead. He won't mind.\n#Person1#: Look, I can't do that - I've got everything saved on mine.","summary":"Lily borrowed #Person1#'s computer without asking. #Person1# needs the computer urgently to do the homework project because #Person1# has got everything saved on it.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_4873","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, what are we going to do this weekend?\n#Person2#: I am planning to work in the yard. Why?\n#Person1#: Maybe we should take a look at the new Winfield Mall. The Grand Opening's this week.\n#Person2#: Already? Amazing! That place went up fast. Well, I'd rather finish the yard work, but if you really want to...Anything special is going on?\n#Person1#: You might be interested in the car show. The ad says it's the biggest and the best in Winfield history.\n#Person2#: Come on. You know ads always exaggerate.\n#Person1#: I know, but there's a fashion show I'd like to see, too. I might get some good ideas.\n#Person2#: OK. That sounds good to me. Let's see if the kids want to go. But let's try not to spend too much money.","summary":"Tom's planning to do the yard work this weekend. #Person2# persuades Tom into going to the Grand Opening of the new Winfield Mall.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_4874","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your boarding pass, please!\n#Person2#: Here it is.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: Where is my seat?\n#Person1#: 15A. Just over there, sir.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Miss. By the way, where can I put my bag'?\n#Person1#: You can put your coat and small things on the shelf over your feet.\n#Person2#: I've got two bags. I'll afraid I can't put them down there. Can I put them on the shelf above?\n#Person1#: All right, sir.\n#Person2#: And where is the washroom?\n#Person1#: Behind the curtain.\n#Person2#: Thank you again.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# for help when boarding and #Person1# answers his questions patiently.","topic":"boarding"}
{"fname":"train_4875","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, let's just go in for a minute, I'm hungry.\n#Person2#: OK, but just a snack. We're eating supper at home tonight.\n#Person1#: Let's get some milk and bread.\n#Person2#: I don't really like milk. How about a soda?\n#Person1#: They say Coca-Cola makes you fat. Milk is healthier.\n#Person2#: Oh, if you want to be healthy, buy yoghurt. And put back those butter cookies you have in your hand.\n#Person1#: Alright! I'll get some juice. How about this bread?\n#Person2#: It looks fresh, but we'll be home soon.\n#Person1#: But I'm hungry now! I'll get the bread and eat it at the bus stop.\n#Person2#: Don't forget the juice.\n#Person1#: I'll get two bottles, one for you and one for me.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Now let's go.","summary":"#Person1#'s hungry and suggests buying some food. #Person2# agrees reluctantly and reminds #Person1# they're eating supper at home tonight. They discuss what to buy before going.","topic":"buy some snacks"}
{"fname":"train_4876","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go and have lunch together.\n#Person2#: OK!\n#Person1#: By the way, I'm thinking of going to New Zealand around Christmas for three weeks. It's such a beautiful country. I've never been there before.\n#Person2#: Have you booked the flight?\n#Person1#: Not yet. I'm planning to book my flight in two weeks' time\n#Person2#: Book your flight right now.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Because the longer you leave it, the more expensive it will be. As a matter of fact, the prices may double at Christmas time. New Zealanders usually go home for Christmas.\n#Person1#: Then I'm going to book my flight tomorrow morning.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go to New Zealand around Christmas. #Person2# suggests #Person1# book the flight right now for a lower price.","topic":"flight ticket"}
{"fname":"train_4877","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, do you have any special plans for this year?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to join the Drama Club.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I'd like to act in the school play. How about you? Are you going to do anything special this year?\n#Person1#: Well, I really want to learn to play the guitar, so I'm going to take music lessons. I'd love to play in a band some day.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's great.\n#Person1#: And I'm going to study a lot this year. I have to get good grades.\n#Person2#: So do I!","summary":"#Person2#'s going to join the Drama Club this year and #Person1#'s going to take music lessons. They're both going to study a lot.","topic":" new year plan"}
{"fname":"train_4878","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Professor Johnson.\n#Person2#: Hello, Tony. So what shall we work on today?\n#Person1#: Well, the problem is that this writing assignment isn't coming out right. What I thought I was writing on was to talk about what a particular sport means to me-one I participate in.\n#Person2#: What sport did you choose?\n#Person1#: I decided to write about cross-country skiing.\n#Person2#: What are you going to say about skiing?\n#Person1#: That's the problem. I thought I would write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country.\n#Person2#: So why is that a problem?\n#Person1#: As I start describing how quiet it is to be out in the woods, I keep mentioning how much effort it takes to keep going. Cross-country skiing isn't as easy as some people think. It takes a lot of energy. But that's not part of my paper, so I guess I should leave it out. But now I don't know how to explain that feeling of peacefulness without explaining how hard you have to work for it. It all fits together. It's not like just sitting down somewhere and watching the clouds roll by. That's different.\n#Person2#: Then you'll have to include that in your point. The peacefulness of cross-country skiing is the kind you earn by effort. Why leave that out? Part of your point you knew beforehand, but part you discovered as you wrote. That's common, right?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I guess so ...","summary":"Tony and Professor Johnson are talking about writing on cross-country skiing. Tony wants to write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country and leave out how much effort it takes to keep going, but Professor Johnson suggests he keep it.","topic":"writing"}
{"fname":"train_4879","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you're going home, aren't you?\n#Person2#: I wanted to go on Monday, but I couldn't get a ticket for Monday, I bought a ticket for Tuesday.\n#Person1#: Why are you in such a hurry?\n#Person2#: My mother is ill. She has been sent to the hospital.\n#Person1#: How did you get the news? Did your mother send you a letter?\n#Person2#: My sister telephoned me this morning. She asked my father and me to go back.\n#Person1#: Then how long are you going to stay at home, two or three days?\n#Person2#: At most four days. I'll be back for the meeting.","summary":"#Person1# inquires about #Person2#'s going home. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's because #Person2#'s mom is ill and #Person2#'ll stay at home for at most four days.","topic":"go home"}
{"fname":"train_4880","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Peter, I'm sorry!\n#Person2#: Hi, Diana, what's wrong?\n#Person1#: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend, but I'm afraid I can't go.\n#Person2#: How come?\n#Person1#: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.\n#Person2#: We can go next week instead.\n#Person1#: No, I don't want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead and please take the book I bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend, because I can't afford to fail the test.\n#Person2#: Ok, then I'll go with Dan. But it's a pity you can't come.","summary":"Diana tells Peter she cannot go to Hong Kong this weekend because she has to study for an important test. Peter'll go with Dan instead.","topic":"cancel a tour"}
{"fname":"train_4881","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to buy two tickets to New York, please.\n#Person1#: When do you want to leave, sir?\n#Person2#: Next Saturday.\n#Person1#: Just a moment. Yes, we still have some tickets.\n#Person2#: How much is a round trip ticket?\n#Person1#: Let me see ... 18,168 yuan.\n#Person2#: OK. I'd like two round trip tickets to New York. Here's my credit card.\n#Person1#: Thank you. May I have your name and passport number, sir?\n#Person2#: Michael Smith, passport number: P6363221 and Susan Smith, P6363220.\n#Person1#: Fine, and your phone number, please?\n#Person2#: 95396188.","summary":"Michael buys two two round-trip tickets to New York for next Saturday with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"buy tickets"}
{"fname":"train_4882","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is it? \n#Person2#: I'm going to the Golden hotel. \n#Person1#: Get in, please. \n#Person2#: Thank you. I have an appointment with an important client at 10 o'clock.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, you'll be there plenty of time. That is it. 7. 15$, please. \n#Person2#: Thank you. here's 10$, just give me 1$ back , please. ","summary":"#Person2#'s going to the Golden hotel for an appointment with an important client at 10. #Person1# drives #Person2# there.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_4883","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. I want a room tonight. \n#Person2#: Single or double? \n#Person1#: Single, please. \n#Person2#: Do you have a reservation? \n#Person1#: Yes, I made a reservation in Shanghai. \n#Person2#: Then, I believe you have a conformation slip. \n#Person1#: Yeah, let me see. Is this the one you want? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's it. What's your name, please? \n#Person1#: Wumei is my name. \n#Person2#: Just a moment, please. Yes, we have a room reservation for you. \n#Person1#: Is it a room with a bathroom? \n#Person2#: Yes, it is. \n#Person1#: Can you give me a quiet room? \n#Person2#: Yes, it is an inside room on the eight floor. \n#Person1#: What's the room rate? \n#Person2#: Eighty dollars a day. How long do you plan to stay, Ms. Wu? \n#Person1#: Three nights as scheduled. \n#Person2#: Will you sign the register, please? \n#Person1#: Is that right? \n#Person2#: Thank you, Ms. Wu. Your room number is 827. The bellboy will take you bags and show you to your room. \n#Person1#: Thanks. ","summary":"Wumei has a reservation. #Person2# asks about her demands and arranges a single quiet room with a bathroom for her.","topic":"check-in"}
{"fname":"train_4884","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Benjamin. Nice to meet you here. You look great. \n#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you too. I'm John. Is this your first time to take a long-distance trip on plane. \n#Person1#: No, this is the second time. But I also feel bad because of the lower pressure and the jet lag. \n#Person2#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Take it easy. It will be OK soon. You see, I take this long-hour plane frequently, but the jet lag still makes me uneasy. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Do you get a good knowledge of China? \n#Person2#: Yes, whenever I think about China, I'd see the Tian'an Men Square. China is a very beautiful country. And I've seen many landmarks in China but I like the Great Wall most. \n#Person1#: All of the Chinese are proud of the Great Wall. And it was built before the Qin dynasty near Shan Haiguan-the First Pass in the World. \n#Person2#: Was it built before the Qin dynasty? I thought it was in the Ming dynasty. \n#Person1#: No, before the Qin dynasty. \n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Thought I am an American, I know quite a lot about China and I like Chinese tea very well. \n#Person1#: Both the green tea and the black tea are good for our health. And I usually refresh myself with a cup of tea. ","summary":"John meets Benjamin. Benjamin feels bad because of the jet lag, then they begin to talk about the knowledge of China, including the Grea Wall and Chinese tea.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_4885","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alison, would you like to have some more? \n#Person2#: No thanks. I have had enough. \n#Person1#: Actually you haven't have much. \n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I am on the diet. \n#Person1#: That sounds ridiculous. Why? \n#Person2#: Well, I am gaining weight these days, and I have to watch my calories. ","summary":"Alison tells #Person1# she doesn't want more food as she's on a diet.","topic":"diet"}
{"fname":"train_4886","dialogue":"#Person1#: The boys in this picture look awesome, Susan. Who are they?\n#Person2#: There are members of a band called R5. Their music is really popular right now online. I'm a big fan. This boy here is Ross and these here are Rocky, Riker and Rydel Lynch. Oh, and this is Ellington Ratliff.\n#Person1#: So who is this boy in the middle again?\n#Person2#: That's Ross. He's the lead singer and plays the rhythm guitar.\n#Person1#: What do the others do in the band?\n#Person2#: Rocky is a guitarist. Rydell plays keyboard and Ratliff plays the drums.\n#Person1#: Do you have one of their albums?\n#Person2#: Yes, I just bought their main album last month. Do you want to borrow it? You can take it home and listen to it.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd love to.","summary":"#Person1#'s interested in the band R5. Susan introduces the band to #Person1# and lends #Person1# the main album.","topic":"introduction to R5"}
{"fname":"train_4887","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like some information about opening a savings account.\n#Person2#: A savings account? Certainly, what would you like to know?\n#Person1#: Could you tell me what the interest rate is?\n#Person2#: It's five and a quarter percent.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Would you like to open the savings account with us?\n#Person1#: Yes, I would.\n#Person2#: All right. I'll get a form for you to fill out.","summary":"#Person1# consults about a savings account. #Person2# tells #Person1# the interest rate of a savings account, then #Person1#'s willing to open one.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_4888","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Hi, my name is Kelsey Adams. I'm calling about the TV.\n#Person1#: Oh, hi. So you saw my ad in the newspaper?\n#Person2#: That's right. My old TV just stopped working, so I think this might be great for both of us.\n#Person1#: I hope so. It's a 50 inch Sony flat screen TV and it's only 6 months old. I'm asking for $500. But I'd be willing to negotiate.\n#Person2#: It sounds like a decent deal, but I would have to see at first of course.\n#Person1#: Absolutely. When can you come over to take a look at it?\n#Person2#: How about 3:00 PM this afternoon?\n#Person1#: Hmm... I've got a meeting at 2:00 PM and it might run a little late. How does 4:00 PM sound?\n#Person2#: Perfect, just tell me your address.","summary":"Kesley Adams calls about the TV #Person1# advertised in the newspaper. Kesley'll come to see the TV at 4:00 PM sound this afternoon.","topic":"TV sale"}
{"fname":"train_4889","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, you don't seem to be in a good mood. What's wrong with you?\n#Person2#: I had a talk with my boss today and I was really angry. I asked him to pay me more each month. And can you guess what he said?\n#Person1#: I certainly have no idea. What did he say to make you so angry?\n#Person2#: He said I wasn't good enough for higher pay. I entered the company when I was just 25 years old, and now I'm 30 years old. Shouldn't I get a pay raise?\n#Person1#: I certainly think you should get a pay raise?\n#Person2#: How I wish you were my boss! I told my boss that now I need more money to buy a car to raise my kids, and to buy a house. But he just said no.\n#Person1#: Perhaps he knew I make enough money for everything. Just cheer up, honey. It's not a big deal. Now smile and forget about what happened today.\n#Person2#: OK, but I didn't cook tonight. I wasn't in the mood to do that, you know.\n#Person1#: It's OK. We can eat out with the kids tonight. We haven't eaten out for quite a few days.\n#Person2#: Jerry and Lucy will be happy about that.","summary":"#Person2#'s angry because #Person2# asked #Person2#'s boss for a raise but got rejected. #Person1# comforts #Person2# and suggests that they eat out with the kids tonight.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_4890","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now that Abby has finished her presentation. It only occupied 4 minutes. Let's evaluate her speech. Jason, what do you think of her presentation?\n#Person2#: She spoke loudly and clearly and she seemed quite confident.\n#Person1#: OK. What else?\n#Person2#: Her speech was well organized. Her conclusion reminded me of all the important points she had made.\n#Person1#: Good. Now what about some things that Abby might work on for next time?\n#Person2#: There were some long pauses when she was trying to think about what to say next.\n#Person1#: True. Perhaps practicing a few more times before her speech would help her not to pause as much.","summary":"#Person1# and Jason are evaluating Abby's presentation. Jason expresses his opinion about her advantages and disadvantages.","topic":"presentation evaluation"}
{"fname":"train_4891","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your interview?\n#Person2#: Pretty good, the manager asked me the usual questions, then he asked me why I decided to leave my previous job.\n#Person1#: What did you say?\n#Person2#: I told him that I hadn't gotten a raise for 3 years. I also told him that one of my coworkers quit her job because she had not been promoted for 8 years.\n#Person1#: Did he want to know the reasons?\n#Person2#: Yes, I told him that my boss made some excuses about the economy. I thought he had a pattern of only promoting men, though.\n#Person1#: That's sex discrimination. So when will you hear back about that job?\n#Person2#: In a couple of days.","summary":"#Person1# inquires about #Person2#'s interview. #Person2# tells #Person1# she told the manager she left her previous job because her boss wouldn't give her a raise.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_4892","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm calling to tell you that the merchandise ordered last month has not arrived yet.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, hold on a moment. I'll check it out. But we have already shipped it to you last month. Would you like us to contact the express company to know what's going on?\n#Person1#: Please find out the reason as soon as possible. We are in bad need of it.\n#Person2#: Ok, I am terribly sorry for the trouble you are getting into.We will contact you first thing, once we know the reason.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# that the merchandise has not arrived, so #Person2# is going to contact the express company.","topic":"merchandise delivery"}
{"fname":"train_4893","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look fresh recently. And.. what's your weight now?\n#Person2#: 110 pounds.\n#Person1#: Really? Congratulations! That's really something beyond my imagination. How did you make it? Did you keep on a diet?\n#Person2#: No, you know I can't bear eating less.\n#Person1#: Then do the slim pills take effect on you?\n#Person2#: I've quit it already. I go to aerobics class everyday instead.\n#Person1#: How's it going on?\n#Person2#: You see. I've lost my weight in spite of my good appetite.\n#Person1#: I'd better exercise my body too. My limbs are rusty now.\n#Person2#: I don't think so. You look full of energy every day. Time has stood still with you.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# goes to aerobics class to lose weight instead of keeping on a diet. #Person2# also praises #Person1# for the vitality.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_4894","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hi, Deborah! This is John. I'm calling from Australia.\n#Person1#: What are you doing in Australia?\n#Person2#: I'm attending a conference in Sydney this week. Remember?\n#Person1#: Oh, right. What time is it there?\n#Person2#: It's 10:00 P. M. And it's four o'clock in Los Angeles, right?\n#Person1#: Yes - four o'clock in the morning.\n#Person2#: 4:00 A. M.? I'm really sorry.\n#Person1#: That's OK. I'm awake now.","summary":"John calls Deborah from Australia at 10 PM and Deborah tells him that it is 4 AM in Los Angeles.","topic":"time difference"}
{"fname":"train_4895","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bruno Bistro, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, hello, I would like to make a reservation please.\n#Person1#: Certainly sir, For which day and time please?\n#Person2#: Tonight at seven.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry sir, but we are fully booked tonight until eight.\n#Person2#: In that case, eight o'clock is fine.\n#Person1#: Very well, and how many people will attend tonight?\n#Person2#: Four people.\n#Person1#: Lastly, may I please know what name I should make the reservation under?\n#Person2#: Mark.","summary":"#Person1# in Bruno Bistro helps Mark to make a reservation at eight tonight.","topic":"make a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_4896","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to have this shirt washed and ironed.\n#Person2#: OK, do you want us to use starch?\n#Person1#: Yes, heavy starch in the collar please.\n#Person2#: Yeah, sir. Your shirt will be ready by Thursday morning. Anything else?\n#Person1#: I also have a suit to be dry-cleaned. Can I fetch it the day after tomorrow? It's urgent.\n#Person2#: No problem, sir.\n#Person1#: Could you please tell me when your laundry opens and closes?\n#Person2#: We'll remain open from 9 a. m. till 8 p. m.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Here's your laundry ticket, sir.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# goes to laundry and wants his shirt washed, ironed and a suit dry-cleaned. #Person2# tells that the laundry opens from 9 a.m. till 8 p.m.","topic":"laundry"}
{"fname":"train_4897","dialogue":"#Person1#: I went to visit a customer in IVS Company the other day. Their offices were very impressive, especially their company Logo which is all over the place. There are Logo models in metal, copper, clove, paper. They are even printed on the wall paper and the balls of the table-lights. It is really decorated identity.\n#Person2#: It is just too much. Don't you feel it is an exaggerating style to decorate offices in that way?\n#Person1#: Not at all! I like the design so much. The designer must have thought really hard to come out with such a brilliant concept.\n#Person2#: Wow, I doubt that.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the offices in IVS Company are impressive with their Logo everywhere, but #Person2# that it is exaggerating.","topic":"office design"}
{"fname":"train_4898","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, This is your order.\n#Person2#: Are you new here? I come to this coffeehouse often. But I didn't see you here before.\n#Person1#: Yes. I started this part-time job just three days ago. And my internship will last 1 week. I'm still a student now.\n#Person2#: Do you mind if I ask you why you've taken the part-time job here?\n#Person1#: Of course not. You know, there are many foreign customers like you here. And I think it's good for me to improve my oral English.\n#Person2#: Oh, are you an English student? Or you just study English for interest's sake?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not an English student. But I do like English. I'm going to be a volunteer in the 2008 Olympics where I want to be helpful with the language. So I try to improve my English.\n#Person2#: Very nice. Thank you for your time.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. But I'm not allowed to accept any tips.\n#Person2#: OK then. I don't want to put you in trouble.\n#Person1#: Well, would you like something else? The new-made cafe parfait is really good. Want some?\n#Person2#: OK. But I'd like some cookies.\n#Person1#: Sure. If you want more coffee, please go over there. There is self-help coffee maker.\n#Person2#: I surely know that. Don't forget that I am a regular customer here.\n#Person1#: Oops. Well, wait for a while. We'll get it done quickly.\n#Person2#: It's OK. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is doing a part-time job in this coffeehouse and #Person1# thinks this job can help improve #Person1#'s spoken language. #Person1# shows #Person2# the self-help coffee maker and #Person2# reminds #Person1# that #Person2# is a regular customer.","topic":"part-time job"}
{"fname":"train_4899","dialogue":"#Person1#: What was the party like last night, Jean?\n#Person2#: Not bad at all, thanks. There were one or two interesting people there. Why couldn't you come?\n#Person1#: Well, I couldn't get away from work early. And when. I got home I had a headache, so I had to go straight to bed. But I was over-tired, because I wasn't able to get to sleep for hours.\n#Person2#: What a shame. Why didn't you take a sleeping pill?\n#Person1#: I don't like them. I used to take them when I had to work overtime, you know.\n#Person2#: How many did you use to take?\n#Person1#: Three every night.\n#Person2#: Good heavens. Why did you take so many?\n#Person1#: Because I was under a terrible strain. The doctor saidthey weren't very strong. Anyway, I used to feel awful the next morning.\n#Person2#: I'm sure you did.\n#Person1#: The doctor said I had to be careful.\n#Person2#: He was quite right.\n#Person1#: So I stopped drinking coffee late at night instead.","summary":"Jean tells #Person2# that he lost sleep last night. Jean also explains that he used to take three sleeping pills every night because of terrible strain, then he stopped drinking coffee late instead.","topic":"sleeping pills"}
{"fname":"train_4900","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, how did you enjoy your seaside trip?\n#Person2#: It was fun, I tell you.\n#Person1#: Tell me about it, will you?\n#Person2#: Well, we drove through the valley on our way there in the morning. It was a magnificent sight!\n#Person1#: Did you stop at the Fall for some pictures?\n#Person2#: Sure, we wouldn't miss that for anything. After that, we took a short cut to the park. There was very little traffic, so we got there in less than an hour.\n#Person1#: You were lucky then.\n#Person2#: Yeah, we spent the whole morning under the tall trees. We had our picnic there, too.\n#Person1#: What did you do after that?\n#Person2#: We went for a swim in the sea. That was the biggest part of the day. Just look at my nice tan!\n#Person1#: So you must have had a busy and enjoyable day yesterday.\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. And I was so tired out that I fell asleep on the way back. My muscles are still stiff from the swim yesterday.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the enjoyable seaside trip yesterday that #Person2# drove through the valley, stopped at the Fall for pictures, had a picnic and swam in the sea.","topic":"seaside trip"}
{"fname":"train_4901","dialogue":"#Person1#: do you like playing games?\n#Person2#: I like playing computer games, but I'm not really into board games.\n#Person1#: how about individual games like the Rubik's cube or solitaire?\n#Person2#: the Rubik's cube is so difficult to solve that I think it should be banned!\n#Person1#: if I taught you how to do it, I'm sure you could solve it.\n#Person2#: how did you figure out how to slove the Rubik's cube?\n#Person1#: I didn't really have to figure it out. I just followed the instructions!\n#Person2#: I had no idea there were a set of instructions. I thought everyone who could solve it were all geniuses!\n#Person1#: hints are really important when you're solving puzzles. If you give me some hints about playing that PS2 game, I'll show you how to solve the Rubik's cube.\n#Person2#: it's a deal.\n#Person1#: do you remember, years ago, when everybody at the New Year's party had yo-yos?\n#Person2#: yeah. That was a strange party. Can you still do any of those yo-yo tricks?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I haven't tried yo-yo since that party!\n#Person2#: I could never figure out how to use my yo-yo.\n#Person1#: if you don't start when you're young, it's hard to get the hang of it.\n#Person2#: let's get started with this game then.\n#Person1#: ok.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about different types of games. #Person2# thinks the Rubik's cube is so difficult. Then #Person2# agrees to reveal some hints about PS2 game to exchange the instructions of the Rubik's cube. They decide to play yo-yo first.","topic":"games"}
{"fname":"train_4902","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Joe. You met my new assistant, right?\n#Person2#: Emm. . . yes. But I wasn't too impressed. I found her a little stuck up.\n#Person1#: You are kidding, but she's so helpful.\n#Person2#: Tom. . . you are her boss, you down. Of course, she's helpful to you.\n#Person1#: Come on. She's like that with everyone.\n#Person2#: I don't think so actually. She never even says ' hello ' to me.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person1#'s new assistant is helpful, but Joe thinks she is stuck-up.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_4903","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I set up an email account?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's easy. Go to yahoo. com. Now, click on the link with the picture of an envelope.\n#Person1#: Which link?\n#Person2#: That one, the one that says, ' Mail. '\n#Person1#: Oh, no. What did I do? It's asking me for a password.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. See where it says, ' New User '?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Click on that.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.\n#Person2#: Yeah, just fill out this form and choose a password. The computer will do the rest.","summary":"#Person2# teaches #Person1# to set up a new yahoo email account step by step.","topic":" email account"}
{"fname":"train_4904","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I've got a date. Now I need to find a restaurant. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: No problem, of course! How much would you like to spend to impress the lady?\n#Person1#: Nothing but the best for a pretty woman!\n#Person2#: Sir, the restaurant you seek is right here. This hotel has a three-star restaurant.\n#Person1#: Well, I sort of suggested that we would go out on the town. Do you have another suggestion?\n#Person2#: Gramercy Tavern is at least as good as our own hotel restaurant. Plus, they have live jazz.\n#Person1#: Gramercy Tavern, eh? I think I've heard of that before. Call to get us a table, okay?\n#Person2#: Right away, sir. She will be impressed with your local knowledge.","summary":"#Person2# recommends restaurants to #Person1# for dating. #Person1# refuses the idea of staying in the hotel restaurant and prefers Gramercy Tavern.","topic":"restaurants recommendation"}
{"fname":"train_4905","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to open an account.\n#Person2#: What kind of account do you want to open?\n#Person1#: I want to open a checking account.\n#Person2#: Do you know the minimum balance you're required to keep?\n#Person1#: How much is that?\n#Person2#: You have to maintain a minimum balance of $ 100.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yes, really.\n#Person1#: What if I can't meet that requirement?\n#Person2#: You will be fined.\n#Person1#: How much is the fine?\n#Person2#: It's going to cost you $ 25.","summary":"#Person1# wants to open a checking account and #Person2# tells #Person2# about its minimum balance.","topic":"account opening"}
{"fname":"train_4906","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Miss Li, it's time for us to say good-bye to each other.\n#Person2#: Yes, I suppose we must. I have enjoyed all these days that you have spent with me, and I'll always remember them. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for all your kindness.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you could come to see us off. I have enjoyed your interpreting. You have done a wonderful job. I hope you be my interpreter again next time I'm here.\n#Person2#: I hope so, too.\n#Person1#: It's hard to tear myself away from your friendly people and your ancient country, but nothing lasts for ever. I have to go back home this time, but I'm sure I'll return very soon.\n#Person2#: I'm really glad to hear that\n#Person1#: Good-bye. Miss Li, say hello to your husband and your son for me. See you soon.\n#Person2#: Good-bye, Mr. White. A happy journey home, and hope to see you again soon.","summary":"Mr. White and Miss Li say goodbye to each other. Mr. White hopes Miss Li will be his interpreter again and thanks her for seeing them off.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_4907","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please forgive me for rushing into your room forgetting to knock at the door.\n#Person2#: Never mind.\n#Person1#: I'm so sorry to disturb you so early.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter.\n#Person1#: I'm dreadfully sorry. I forgot to book the tickets yesterday.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's nothing.\n#Person1#: I let you down. I'll make it up to you somehow.\n#Person2#: Not a bit of it, don't blame yourself.","summary":"#Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for several things and #Person2# thinks it is nothing.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_4908","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will I get notification that I qualify for unemployment?\n#Person2#: The Employment Development Office will send you a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter.\n#Person1#: What is contained in that letter?\n#Person2#: In addition to telling you how much you will receive, the beginning and ending dates of your claim will be included.\n#Person1#: Will the Award Letter tell me what I need to fill out next?\n#Person2#: You will receive a Continued Claim Form and every two weeks, you must turn it in.\n#Person1#: When I fill out the Continued Claim Form, what will I need to tell them?\n#Person2#: You must show where and when you tried to look for work. If you earned any money, you need to tell them about it.\n#Person1#: What other information does the form ask for?\n#Person2#: You have to tell them if you were too sick to work on any of the days that you should have been looking for work.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the content of the Unemployment Insurance Award letter. #Person2# also tells #Person1# what #Person1# should fill out the Continued Claim Form every two weeks.","topic":"unemployment Insurance"}
{"fname":"train_4909","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take your order?\n#Person2#: I'd like to see the menu, please.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm so sorry. I thought you had one. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Don't you have any Chinese food?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid we don't. But I'm sure you'll enjoy our lunch special.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# the menu and recommends their lunch special.","topic":"food ordering"}
{"fname":"train_4910","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ten dollars? Maybe there are a lot of them. . .\n#Person2#: Seven dollars!!! Incredible! But I saw that the seller has kind of a bad rating.\n#Person1#: Was it a delivery problem or a problem with the products?\n#Person2#: I read that someone called him a cheat and a liar! And I noticed that he won't ship abroad.\n#Person1#: Some people get nasty on those comments. Maybe you should write him and ask nicely.\n#Person2#: OK. Wish me luck!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the bad rating on this seller and decide to write a letter to him.","topic":"comment"}
{"fname":"train_4911","dialogue":"#Person1#: Northward Airways, good morning. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday afternoon?\n#Person1#: One moment, please. . . Yes. There's a flight at 16:45 and one at 18:00.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Could you tell me how much a return flight costs? I'll be staying three weeks.\n#Person1#: Economy, business class or first class ticket?\n#Person2#: Economy, please.\n#Person1#: That would be 346 Euro.\n#Person2#: OK. Could I make a reservation?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Which flight would you like?\n#Person2#: The 16:45, please.\n#Person1#: Could I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name is Mary Jones, that's M-A-R-Y J-O-N-E-S.\n#Person1#: How would you like to pay, Ms. Jones?\n#Person2#: Can I pay at the check-in desk when I pick up my ticket?\n#Person1#: Yes, but you will have to confirm this reservation at least two hours before departure time.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: Now you have been booked, Ms. Jones. The flight leaves at 16:45, and your arrival in Sydney will be at 9:00 a. m. , local time. The flight number is NWA 476.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# in Northward Airways helps Mary Jones to book a flight to Sydney, and #Person1# asks her to confirm the reservation at least two hours before departure time and pay for the economy ticket.","topic":"flight reservation"}
{"fname":"train_4912","dialogue":"#Person1#: Check out these wheels!\n#Person2#: You bought a compact car?\n#Person1#: No, I borrowed it.\n#Person2#: Let me guess, from Sarah. It looks like something she would drive.\n#Person1#: You guessed right. Besides, the color violet is a little girly for me. . .\n#Person2#: I love it. It's so festive! And where did you get that cup? It's got the same logo as the car.","summary":"#Person1# talks about the compact car in violet #Person1# borrowed from Sarah with #Person2#.","topic":"a compact car"}
{"fname":"train_4913","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think about our company?\n#Person2#: You are the leading company in the computer industry.\n#Person1#: Why do you think so?\n#Person2#: First, your overwhelming share in the world market. Second, your superiority in sales and profits in addition to the amount of capital and the number of employees. Third, the diversity in your production line is second to none.\n#Person1#: In what business are you most interested in this organization?\n#Person2#: In particular, I'm interested in marketing in the domestic field.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1#'s company is the leading company in the computer industry for its share, superiority in sales and diversity in production.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_4914","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi I came in on flight 513. Everyone else took their luggage off the conveyor belt, but mine didn't seem to be there.\n#Person2#: Let me check the computer. Uh-oh, Looks like your luggage is on its way to Paris.\n#Person1#: You're kidding. What am I going to do?\n#Person2#: Well, we can give you this lovely shaving kit and call you the minute your luggage arrives here. Just leave us a contact number.\n#Person1#: You can reach me at 13661306917.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I am terribly sorry about this. It very rarely happens. We do have a sophisticated tracking system, so I know we will find it soon. But we apologize for the inconvenience.\n#Person1#: That's ok. There wasn't anything important in there anyway. The shaving kit more than makes up for my lost luggage.\n#Person2#: Wow! I have been working here for 15 years and you're the first person to accept a lost luggage situation cheerfully.\n#Person1#: I'Ve had a lot worse problems than this traveling so it's really no big deal.","summary":"#Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s luggage on the conveyor belt. #Person2# apologizes to #Person1# and gives #Person1# a shaving kit because #Person1#'s luggage is on its way to Paris. #Person1# accepts the situation cheerfully.","topic":"lost luggage situation"}
{"fname":"train_4915","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daniel, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at school now?\n#Person2#: The same question to you.\n#Person1#: Well, we shall make it a secret between us.\n#Person2#: Deal, Where is Gucci?\n#Person1#: She is the cheer-leader. They are required to put on a performance. Look! Here they come.\n#Person2#: Oh, look at her. She looks like one is the basketball babies in NBA.\n#Person1#: I want to be like her.\n#Person2#: Get real. Don't be so pathetic.\n#Person1#: Hey, young man! I'm your sis. Don't talk to me like that.\n#Person2#: Oh, man, look at her, go! She is amazing! She should be my sis.\n#Person1#: Boy, you've got such a crush on her, haven't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to be her boyfriend. Just like in the movie.\n#Person1#: Are you out of your mind?\n#Person2#: She told me she liked my new haircut. She thought it was cool.\n#Person1#: Go ahead, have a try and be a joke.","summary":"Daniel and #Person2# skip the school. Daniel finds that #Person2# has got a crush on Gucci, but Daniel thinks #Person2# is not able to make Gucci his girlfriend.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_4916","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you put the blue bin out on the street?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I forgot.\n#Person1#: Well, you'd better take it out front.\n#Person2#: What time does the recycle truck come by?\n#Person1#: It usually gets here at noon on Tuesday, which is tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I'll just take it out to the street tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: Oh, no, you don't.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Every morning you get up late and rush off to work late.\n#Person2#: Do you think I'll forget to do it?\n#Person1#: You'll remember to do it, but you won't have time to do it.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll take it out front right now.","summary":"#Person1# persuades #Person2# to put the blue bin out on the street right now and #Person2# concedes because #Person2# gets up late.","topic":"move the blue bin"}
{"fname":"train_4917","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to go try on these clothes.\n#Person2#: What did you find?\n#Person1#: I found some jeans, and a new blouse.\n#Person2#: Go and try it on.\n#Person1#: What do you think?\n#Person2#: I love that shirt on you.\n#Person1#: What about the jeans?\n#Person2#: They don't really fit you right.\n#Person1#: I don't think so either.\n#Person2#: That blouse is absolutely wonderful on you.\n#Person1#: I'll just buy the shirt.\n#Person2#: That would be a good idea.","summary":"#Person1# tries on some jeans and a blouse. #Person1# decides to buy the shirt. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4918","dialogue":"#Person1#: I lost track of time, am I late?\n#Person2#: Yes. What kept you from arriving on time?\n#Person1#: My friend needed me to help him.\n#Person2#: I realize that everyone has emergencies ; just get here on time from now on.\n#Person1#: I will try. My apologies.\n#Person2#: I appreciate you saying that and would like you to join us in our meeting.\n#Person1#: Sure, I'll sit right here.\n#Person2#: Wonderful, does anyone have any questions about this project?\n#Person1#: I am confused about the projected revenues.\n#Person2#: I'm glad that some of you get it, but let's go over it once more.","summary":"#Person1# explains the reason for being late and #Person2# understands. Then #Person2# repeats the projected revenues because #Person1# is confused.","topic":"meeting"}
{"fname":"train_4919","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your definition on success?\n#Person2#: Most people think that wealth means success. But from my point of view, the problem should be viewed from two aspects. On the one hand, wealth is a very important thing to measure success. The ability to make money, to some extent, signifies your knowledge, your capability, the value of your labor, etc. . With the development of our economy and industry, more and more people are pursuing money these days. And in toda \/ s society, If you have money, you seem to have everything. But this is not the case. I think success, on the other hand, also means satisfaction from work. It also means that you can get respect from others.\n#Person1#: What's your ideal job?\n#Person2#: Ideally, I'd like to have a job that will allow me to work from home several days a week. I'm the kind of person who can set priorities, work well independently, and set my own pace. I actually successfully worked from home for several months in my current job when a problematic pregnancy forced me to stay in bed. But I realize that many employers do not have experience with employees who work from home, and I have, of course, performed very successfully in a traditional office setting.\n#Person1#: How would you describe your relationship with your last two supervisors?\n#Person2#: Very good. Basically, once our sales plan was put together, I had a great deal of freedom to handle my sales in the way I felt best.\n#Person1#: How would your present boss describe you?\n#Person2#: He always says I am a hard worker with consciousness of responsibility, sufficient education, and enough experience.\n#Person1#: What would your colleagues say about you?\n#Person2#: They would say I am a dependable friend and a capable colleague.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s definition of success, which includes two aspects: wealth and satisfaction from work. Then #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s ideal job which allows working from home several days a week, the relationship with previous supervisors, present boss's and colleagues' impression of #Person2#.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_4920","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I wonder if you could help me. I'm looking for the Oriental Pearl Theater.\n#Person2#: Boy, you are lost. It's across town.\n#Person1#: Oh! What bad luck! How can I get to the Theater?\n#Person2#: You can take a No. 12 bus here and then transfer to a No. 23 bus to get there.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the way to go to the Oriental Pearl Theater.","topic":"asks for directions"}
{"fname":"train_4921","dialogue":"#Person1#: British English and American English are really about the same, aren't they?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. It seems that some of the spellings are different.\n#Person1#: You're right, Nina. Words like 'theater' and 'center' end in 'r-e' in England instead of in' e-r' like we spell them. Can you think of any more exampies?\n#Person2#: The word 'color'?\n#Person1#: Good. Actually, many words which end in 'o-r' in American English are spelled 'o-u-r' in British English.\n#Person2#: OK. There are some differences in pronunciation and meaning.\n#Person1#: Anyway, we both agree that British English and American English are different. Right?\n#Person2#: Sure. But not so different that it prevents us from understanding each other.\n#Person1#: Yes. I quite agree with you.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the difference of spellings, pronunciation and meanings between British English and American English, but they think it does not influence their understanding.","topic":"English"}
{"fname":"train_4922","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to watch television tonight, Dennis?\n#Person2#: Well, there's nothing interesting. But turn it on if you want to.\n#Person1#: I want to see that program Changjiang Travel.\n#Person2#: Oh, I forgot that was on tonight. I'd like to see it, too.\n#Person1#: It comes on at nine o'clock.\n#Person2#: Is there any other interesting program?\n#Person1#: Yes. I remember there's a football match on Star TV Station.\n#Person2#: Oh, great! Let's watch it.\n#Person1#: Let me see. Hmm. The paper says it starts at one o'clock tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: One o'clock tomorrow morning? Then I prefer sleeping.","summary":"#Person1# wants to watch the program Changjiang Travel and Dennis also likes it. Then they talk about a football match on Star TV Station at 1 AM.","topic":"TV program"}
{"fname":"train_4923","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you, madam?\n#Person2#: I have a headache. And I felt confused and cold.\n#Person1#: You probably have caught a cold. Let me check your pulse and lake your temperature. Oh, you de have a high fever.\n#Person2#: Is it serious?\n#Person1#: Take it easy. Here is the prescription and get some medicine, you will be better soon.\n#Person2#: Do I have to be given an injection?\n#Person1#: Yes, before you leave, I want my nurse to give you an injection.\n#Person2#: Okay. Do I have to go on a diet?\n#Person1#: Not necessarily. Drink as much water or juice as you can, avoid greasy food and keep warm.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# has a fever and gives #Person2# the prescription. Then #Person1# asks #Person1#'s nurse to give #Person2# an injection.","topic":"doctor interrogation"}
{"fname":"train_4924","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you free on the 13th? I was wondering if we could have lunch together.\n#Person2#: No I am afraid not. I am meeting John then. How about the 14th?\n#Person1#: The 14th? Let me check my schedule. Oh, I am sorry. I am in a meeting the whole day.\n#Person2#: I can also manage the day after. Are you free then?\n#Person1#: You mean the 15th? Let me see. Yes. I think I am. Shall we have the lunch at the Mass restaurant\n#Person2#: Good idea. What time shall we meet?\n#Person1#: Is 1 o'clock ok with you?\n#Person2#: Great. See you then.","summary":"#Person1# arranges with #Person2# about the time they have lunch. Since they have schedules on 13th and 14th, they agree on the 15th.","topic":"lunch arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_4925","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Hudson, where were you born and raised?\n#Person2#: I was born in Chicago, but I didn't live there any more. I was raised in Washington, grew up there until I went to college in New York and then Harvard.\n#Person1#: Looking back. How did you think your parents shaped your character?\n#Person2#: Well, it's hard to estimate entirely. I was quite fond of my parents and considered them very good people. My mother was a kind of very feminist and a well-known Jewish poet. She became internationally known. My father was a lawyer. And though it's hard to say how much they influenced me, I liked them, I respected them and I'm sure I was influenced to some degree by them.\n#Person1#: You were educated in the public schools?\n#Person2#: We moved almost every year, so I went to a different public school each year.\n#Person1#: So you would have been in high school and what years... approximately?\n#Person2#: Oh, I was in high school when... 26 or 27? I forgot. I graduated from high school in 32.\n#Person1#: What did you study in university?\n#Person2#: Well, that's a difficult question. I started out thinking I'd be an economist, and then I got disappointed with that. And after an odd experience in my junior year, I decided that I'd go out and study agriculture or management, but I enrolled in both for a whole year and tried to learn the required courses. I lasted a year, and then I came back to the main campus and finished up as an economics major specializing in labor economics.\n#Person1#: Did you go right graduate school or join the army after you graduated from the university?\n#Person2#: Well, I went to Harvard as a graduate student in philosophy in 1936, and stayed there until the war broke out. I was drafted after I took my PhD exams in the early part of 1941. So I went into the army before Pearl Harbor.","summary":"Mr. Hudson tells #Person2# that his birth place and the place he was raised. Then Mr. Hudson talks about how his parents shaped his character, his learning experience from his high school to graduate studies and the time he was drafted to enter the army.","topic":"life experience"}
{"fname":"train_4926","dialogue":"#Person1#: This TV set is getting worse and worse. Now it doesn't work at all.\n#Person2#: Here's an advertisement on the newspaper about a big TV sale. Usually a big sale like this would have some good bargains. What would you say?","summary":"#Person2# suggests they buy a new TV set on sale.","topic":"shopping on sale"}
{"fname":"train_4927","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me what I should do if my car breaks down?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm sure you won't have any trouble, Mrs. Smith, but if something should happen, just call this number. They'll see that you get help.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mrs. Smith to call #Person1# if her car breaks down.","topic":"car repair"}
{"fname":"train_4928","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Ms. Thomas. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been having bad stomach pains lately, doctor.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. How long have you been having them?\n#Person2#: Just in the last few weeks. I get a very sharp pain about an hour after having meals.\n#Person1#: I see. Do you get this after every meal?\n#Person2#: Let me think. No, it's usually in the afternoon, after lunch.\n#Person1#: Well, what do you have for lunch?\n#Person2#: Oh, I mostly just have a quick hamburger and rush back to the office. We're very busy at the moment.\n#Person1#: Well, I don't think it's a serious thing. Maybe you eat too quickly. It's bad for your health.\n#Person2#: My husband is always telling me that.\n#Person1#: Anyway, I'll give you something for it and see what happens. Take the medicine three times a day.\n#Person2#: After meals or before?\n#Person1#: After eating.\n#Person2#: Thank you, doctor.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"Ms. Thomas describes her bad stomach pains to the doctor. The doctor thinks Ms. Thoma may eat too quickly and gives her some medicine.","topic":"doctor interrogation"}
{"fname":"train_4929","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, do you know what color the carrot is? \n#Person2#: Mom, it's orange? \n#Person1#: Wow, my son is so clever. \n#Person2#: Mom, that's a stupid question. \n#Person1#: Really? \n#Person2#: I am not a child at all. I know more. \n#Person1#: Oh, my son looks like a grown-up. \n#Person2#: Sure. Mom, I can take care of you. \n#Person1#: No kidding. So tell me what's your favorite color? \n#Person2#: I like blue. You see, that's the color of the sky. I wanna be a superman. \n#Person1#: Why? \n#Person2#: I hope I can fly to any place like superman. So I can touch the sky. \n#Person1#: OK, superman. Put on your cape, we are going to fly home. ","summary":"A son thinks his mother asked a stupid question because he has grown up, but it turns out he is still a naive child.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_4930","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you ever seen Bill Gate's home on the internet? \n#Person2#: no. what's it like? \n#Person1#: it's got its own library, theatre, swimming pool, and a guest house. The house itself has about ten different rooms that are all hooked up to computers so you can get things done in each room through \n#Person2#: would you want to live there? \n#Person1#: I think his house is fantastic, but I wouldn't want to live there. You would have to hire one or two people to clean all the rooms in the house, plus a few people to take care of the gardens, and pro \n#Person2#: what's your dreamhome like then? \n#Person1#: my dream home is actually just a samll cottage in a quite village in England. \n#Person2#: would you want to buy an old cottage or build a new one yourself? \n#Person1#: old homes are great because they've got character. I think that's important. \n#Person2#: it that why you wear second-hand cloths as well? Because they've got character? \n#Person1#: no, that's just because I don't have enough money to buy new cloths all the time! \n#Person2#: I see. If you lived in an old house, would it be decorated in a modern way? \n#Person1#: no, I'd definitely try to restore it to its original state. I love to imagine what it'd be like to live in another time in history and living in a house decorated like it would have been 200 years a ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss Bill Gate's fantastic home but #Person1#'s dream home is a small cottage. #Person1# prefers old homes in an original state because they got characters. #Person1# also corrects #Person2#'s misunderstanding about the reason for wearing second-hand clothes.","topic":"dream home"}
{"fname":"train_4931","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which countries have you been to? \n#Person2#: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia-china, Japan, korea, and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada. \n#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too. \n#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon. I've heard that they are beautiful countries. Which is the most beautiful country you've been to? \n#Person1#: I think I'd say norway. It has many picturesque fjords, waterfalls, and mountains. \n#Person2#: Isn't it really cold there? \n#Person1#: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but further south it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter. \n#Person2#: I've been to other Scandinavian countries, but not to Norway. Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# share the countries they have been to. #Person2# also tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s plan on visiting Australia and New Zealand. #Person1# plans to travel to Norway.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_4932","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here a long time. \n#Person2#: Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit--the one in New Hampshire. \n#Person1#: It's just that North Americans pay more attention to exact times. They're very punctual people. \n#Person2#: I think that if you're more than thirty minutes late, you have to apologize and explain what delayed you. \n#Person1#: Our appointment with this dean is for three-fifteen. My watch says three-thirty. I'm sure we're not late.\n#Person3#: Isabel? Come in. Sorry I kept you waiting. We're running a little behind schedule today. ","summary":"Isabel and her father have been waiting for #Person3#. #Person3# shows up and apologizes for being late.","topic":"waiting"}
{"fname":"train_4933","dialogue":"#Person1#: So do you believe in palmistry? \n#Person2#: Palmistry? What is that? \n#Person1#: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm4 to tell the future. \n#Person2#: Oh, you mean palm reading5. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it. \n#Person1#: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been able to tell a lot of accurate things about a person from his palm. Do you want me to take a look at your hand? \n#Person2#: Really? You've read books about it? Ok, then. But only if you want to. \n#Person1#: Ok, let's see, well, you've got a long life line, which is good, and the love line is strong ... ... \n#Person2#: What else do you see? Will I be successful? Will I make a lot of money? \n#Person1#: Hmm, hard to say, wait, yes, it looks like you will do well in business, and your ambition will help you a lot, but ... ... \n#Person2#: What? What is it? What's the matter? \n#Person1#: You seem to have a large gullibility line. You believe everything that you're told. \n#Person2#: Hey! ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about palmistry and takes a look at #Person2#'s hand. #Person2# believes everything #Person1# tells at first, and the #Person2# finds out that #Person1# plays a joke on #Person2#.","topic":"palmistry"}
{"fname":"train_4934","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want a cigarette? \n#Person2#: No, thank you. I've given up, you know. \n#Person1#: You don't mind if I have one. \n#Person2#: Well, all tight. But you know , smoking does do harm to your health. \n#Person1#: Yes , you are right. \n#Person2#: Why don't you try and give it up? \n#Person1#: I've tried to give up smoking several times , but it's no use. ","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# why #Person1# does not quit smoking. #Person1# had tried but failed.","topic":"smoking"}
{"fname":"train_4935","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're going to Shanghai tomorrow, are you ? \n#Person2#: That's right . Do you think it'll be cold? \n#Person1#: It might be. You'd better take a heavy sweater with you. The nights are usually quite cold at this time of year. \n#Person2#: Do you think I'll need a cotton coat? \n#Person1#: Not for now, I think , But I believe there'll be rain, so take your raincoat with you. ","summary":"#Person1# suggests that #Person2# take a sweater and a raincoat to Shanghai.","topic":"weather in Shanghai"}
{"fname":"train_4936","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Lin, what are you interested in? \n#Person2#: I enjoy camping. \n#Person1#: Really? I'm not much of an outdoor person. What do you like about it? \n#Person2#: I love the fresh air, the scenery the exercise, and the time to think. \n#Person1#: Do you hike or fish on your trips? \n#Person2#: Yes, both. Last trip I fished a little and hiked five miles. \n#Person1#: Did you catch anything? \n#Person2#: Yes, but I threw them back. \n#Person1#: How about Joining our summer camp next week? \n#Person2#: Great! I can't wait. ","summary":"Mr. Lin tells #Person1# why he enjoys camping. He also hikes or fishes. #Person1# invites Mr. Lin to join their camp.","topic":"camping"}
{"fname":"train_4937","dialogue":"#Person1#: How have you been feeling lately? \n#Person2#: I've been feeling a little light-headed lately. \n#Person1#: Has your blood pressure been high before? \n#Person2#: If I have high blood pressure, it is news to me. \n#Person1#: Usually people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, so we call it the silent killer. \n#Person2#: What do you use to check for high blood pressure? \n#Person1#: I am going to put a cuff on you to get a reading. \n#Person2#: What does the reading tell you? \n#Person1#: I get an idea of the pressure in your arteries when your heart is pumping blood versus at rest. \n#Person2#: I hope that the test results show me to be really healthy. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has been feeling light-headed. Then #Person2# asks #Person1#'s previous situations and give an examination of the pressure in the arteries.","topic":"high blood pressure"}
{"fname":"train_4938","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please open your books to page 10. (To Mary) Can I help you? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry that I'm late. I couldn't find the room. \n#Person1#: That's alright. It's the first day of school, after all. \n#Person2#: What are we doing? \n#Person1#: I'm asking the class to read page 10 to themselves. Then I'm going to ask some questions about the passage. \n#Person2#: May I have a book? \n#Person1#: Here. Write your name inside the front cover. Remember that you must return the textbook to me at the end of the semester, so keep it in good condition. ","summary":"#Person1# tells Mary the students are reading books in the class and gives her a book.","topic":"class instruction"}
{"fname":"train_4939","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to put an ad in the newspaper, please?\n#Person2#: A classified ad?\n#Person1#: Yes, I want to sell my furniture. I'm moving.\n#Person2#: I see. May I have your name, please?\n#Person1#: Bill Marten.\n#Person2#: And your address?\n#Person1#: The garden apartment on Books Road.\n#Person2#: Well, the price depends on the size not on the words. So if you want to use shorter words, that might save you some money.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's a good idea. I have everything written out here, but I'll just check it over before I give it to you. Maybe I should use phrases instead of sentences.\n#Person2#: Would you like to pay cash or by credit card?\n#Person1#: I'll probably be gone before a bill could be sent. I'm going to pay cash.\n#Person2#: OK, you can use that table. Just bring it back to me when you are ready.","summary":"Bill Marten asks #Person1# to let him put an ad in the newspaper to sell his Furniture, then they talk about the price and the way to pay.","topic":"ad fee"}
{"fname":"train_4940","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Mister White, this is Marianne and Mister Evans's Office.\n#Person2#: Hello, Mary? Do you have any plan?\n#Person1#: Mister Evans would like to set up an appointment with you.\n#Person2#: About what?\n#Person1#: He hopes to talk about buying some new computers with you.\n#Person2#: Sure, I'd be glad to. What time frame did he have in mind?\n#Person1#: He'd like to do it as soon as possible sir. How about tomorrow at 3:00 PM?\n#Person2#: Hmm, yeah, that'll be great, tell him I'll see him then.","summary":"Marianne and Mister Evans's Office calls Mister White and tells Mister White that Mister Evans wants to make an appointment to talk about buying computers.","topic":"business appointment"}
{"fname":"train_4941","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now Mr.Snow, what can you remember about the attack?\n#Person2#: Well, I was working late yesterday evening.\n#Person1#: What time did you leave your office?\n#Person2#: About 9:15?\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Yes, officer. I looked at my watch.\n#Person1#: What did you do then?\n#Person2#: Well, I locked the door and I was walking to my car when somebody hit me on the head.\n#Person1#: Did you see the attacker?\n#Person2#: No, he was wearing a stocking over his head.\n#Person1#: Tell me Mr.Snow, how did you break your leg?\n#Person2#: Well, when the doctors were putting me into the car, they dropped me.","summary":"Mr. Snow tells #Person1# he was attacked yesterday after work and he broke his leg because the doctor dropped him in the car.","topic":"police inquiry"}
{"fname":"train_4942","dialogue":"#Person1#: What qualifications should a reporter have?\n#Person2#: As a reporter, he must have acute insight and language skills. At the same time, he must have good judgment, the respect for his job and tactical cooperation with others.\n#Person1#: Can you work under pressure? You know, people working here are all busy everyday since we're daily newspaper.\n#Person2#: I think I've got used to work under pressure. I will adjust myself to the step of your newspaper quickly.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what qualifications a reporter should have and whether #Person2# can work under pressure.","topic":"being a reporter"}
{"fname":"train_4943","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Wilson Association.\n#Person2#: This is Mr. Brown speaking. I'd like to speak to Mr. Thomas, please.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but Mr.Thomas left the office a few minutes ago.\n#Person2#: That's bad! I've been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line has been busy. Will he be back soon?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. He's gone for the rest of the day.\n#Person2#: Is there anywhere I can reach him?\n#Person1#: I don't believe so. He's going out of town on business. May I take a message?\n#Person2#: I have a business appointment with him for tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, but I'm afraid I can't make it.\n#Person1#: Would you care to make another appointment?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, I'm leaving town rather unexpectedly, and I may be gone for several days.\n#Person1#: I see. I can tell Mr.Thomas that you phoned.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Bye-bye.","summary":"Mr. Brown calls looking for Mr. Thomas and wants to say he cannot keep tomorrow's appointment. However, Mr. Thomas is away so #Person1# takes the message.","topic":"canceling an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_4944","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I ' m here for flight 514 returning to Beijing but the board shows there is a delay.How long of a delay is expected?\n#Person2#: So far it looks like we will be leaving two hours late, but keep checking the departing flights status board just in case.\n#Person1#: Do you think it ' s safe to leave to get a quick bite?\n#Person2#: I think you should stay in the airport. Even though the delay is expected to be two hours, the flight departure could be announced any minute. Who knows?\n#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: It seems there are some loose bolts on one of the wings. It happens all the time. No need to worry.\n#Person1#: Umm... You know... Actually I was thinking of trying another airline. No need to hold my seat.","summary":"#Person1# goes to ask #Person2# something about delay of #Person1#'s flight , such as how long the delay will be and decides to try another airline.","topic":"flight delay"}
{"fname":"train_4945","dialogue":"#Person1#: A friend of mine has been taking an online career planning course these days. He told me the other day he has learned a lot from it. He recommended me to subscribe to it. What do you say?\n#Person2#: I think it is good if we know enough about career planning. We will make wiser choices. What else did he tell you about it?\n#Person1#: Well, just something in general, like several key steps in planning career and how to set specific and tenable goals.\n#Person2#: Sounds practical! To be honest, sometimes I feel puzzled about my future career. I am not sure if this job suits me the best though I work very hard on it and enjoy being a hard worker. I have always wanted to try something else and learn some new skills.\n#Person1#: Making a decision to start over is not an easy thing to do. It seems that you need this course more than I do. I love my current job. If I take this course, I hope to learn some tricks to get myself more organized at work. If they can give suggestions about how to boost work relationships, that will be great. I need these to improve my current work performance.\n#Person2#: Ok, then we can sign up for it together.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# there is a career planning course. They both think career planning is important. Ultimately, they decide to sign up for the course together.","topic":"career planning"}
{"fname":"train_4946","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this newspaper article about this famous local medium. It says that she is really gifted and so popular now, that she is booked solid with appointments for the next twelve months!\n#Person2#: You don't really believe in all that hocus pocus mumbo jumbo, do you?\n#Person1#: Well, I have had many friends that went to a psychic and got their palms read and most of the things the psychic told her came true!\n#Person2#: Of course it does! They tell you general and obvious things like that you will be successful or have a big house. I think most of the times they are just scam artists.\n#Person1#: Well, historically it is a practice that many cultures share. Reading the tarot cards, in the east they would even read tea leaves! I even heard that there are people that make you smoke a cigar, and then read your ashes.\n#Person2#: All superstitious nonsense! I would still like to go to one and see what he or she has to say, just for kicks.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about psychics. While #Person1# kind of believes them, #Person2# says they are just scam artists.","topic":"the psychic"}
{"fname":"train_4947","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, can you tell me where I could make a copy of a document right now?\n#Person2#: Sir, you can come downstairs right now to the computer lab.\n#Person1#: That's great. I don't suppose the copy machine is free for guests?\n#Person2#: Sir, each copy is ten cents or one dime, whichever you prefer.\n#Person1#: In the good old days, it was only five cents a copy. I'll be right down.\n#Person2#: Those were the good old days, sir, indeed.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# where #Person1# can make a copy. #Person2# shows the way and tells #Person1# about the price.","topic":"making a copy"}
{"fname":"train_4948","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your knowledge of English is really surprising.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's nothing to speak of.\n#Person1#: No, seriously. I am impressed.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I appreciate the compliment.\n#Person1#: Your knowledge of English is really surprising.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's nothing to speak of.\n#Person1#: No, seriously. I am impressed.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I appreciate the compliment.","summary":"#Person1# compliments #Person2# on #Person2#'s knowledge of English. #Person2# modestly accepts it.","topic":"compliments"}
{"fname":"train_4949","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, what do you think of the network?\n#Person2#: Network is omnipresent nowadays. It's quite convenient for people. You see, we can download music and information from the Internet ; I can study from it, too. And the most of all, we can compose, send, and receive e-mails.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you are right. Internet makes our lives easier. But it's a two-blade sword.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: I mean Internet brings benefit a lot, but also some disadvantages. For example, many youngsters are addicted to the games and they neglect their study ; or some bad guys steal people's money online, etc.\n#Person2#: I agree. But I think although it has some negative effects, on the whole Internet does more good to us than harm.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you are right. But we have to know how to make good use of it.","summary":"Julia and #Person1# are talking about the network. Julia lists some advantages of it while #Person1# thinks it's a two-blade sword.","topic":"network"}
{"fname":"train_4950","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you first meet?\n#Person2#: My roommate invited both of us to dinner.\n#Person1#: Was it love at first sight? Did you fall in love with her the first time you met her?\n#Person2#: Yes! The first time I saw her I knew we would fall in love.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how #Person2# fell in love with the girl.","topic":"first-sight love"}
{"fname":"train_4951","dialogue":"#Person1#: In my opinions, someone else has caused the fire of this house.\n#Person2#: Who do you think that has the motive?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure now. In any case, let's first make some careful investigations.\n#Person2#: OK, murder will out!\n#Person1#: Yeah.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are analyzing culprit of the fire.","topic":"murder will out"}
{"fname":"train_4952","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll tell you something that's good about action movies. The special effects are great!\n#Person2#: But they are so silly! They're not art!\n#Person1#: That's just your personal prejudice. Do you know who was the director of the movie Titanic?\n#Person2#: James Cameron, of course.\n#Person1#: Well, did you know he was also the director of The Terminator?\n#Person2#: Well, nobody's perfect!","summary":"#Person1# tries to persuade #Person2# action movies are great but #Person2# doesn't buy it.","topic":"action movies"}
{"fname":"train_4953","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ok, Chuck? You look pale.\n#Person2#: I'm fine, Katherine. I just stayed up late last night working on my Chinese.\n#Person1#: Oh, poor you. You know what? I found a new way to learn Chinese and it works very well.\n#Person2#: You did? Do tell me. I've spent all these months trying to learn something new about it, but I've made little progress!\n#Person1#: Sure. I'm learning Chinese through songs.\n#Person2#: So you're learning Chinese songs?\n#Person1#: You can say that. I can actually sing some of them now.\n#Person2#: That's a real achievement. How did you do that?\n#Person1#: I start by listening to the song a few times and after several times I am able to follow the singer.\n#Person2#: It makes sense.\n#Person1#: It does. I've learned some Chinese folk songs this way. They are clearly presented and easy to follow.\n#Person2#: Can Join you, Katherine? I do want to have a try.\n#Person1#: Why not? I downloaded a beautiful song the other day. We can learn it together now.\n#Person2#: Great. Do you think we need a Chinese dictionary?\n#Person1#: Yes, just in case we run into me new characters.\n#Person2#: Ok. I will bring it with me.","summary":"Chuck tells Katherine it is so difficult to learn Chinese. Katherine suggests that Chuck learn it by singing Chinese songs. They will learn it together and Chuck will bring a Chinese dictionary.","topic":"learning Chinese"}
{"fname":"train_4954","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I would like to send this package to China, and these postcards as well.\n#Person2#: Very well. You will need some stamps for the postcards and I need to weigh that package, too.\n#Person1#: Great. How much is this going to cost?\n#Person2#: Well, it depends. Do you want to send it via priority, express or standard mail?\n#Person1#: What's the difference?\n#Person2#: Well, standard mail can take up to fifteen working days. Priority is a bit faster and will arrive in about five to eight working days. Express is the fastest, but it's also the most expensive. It only takes three days and you can track your package online.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, there's no rush. Please send it via priority mail. Please be extra careful, the contents of the package are fragile.","summary":"#Person1# wants to send something to China. As for the price, #Person2# introduces differences of priority, express, and standard mail. #Person1# chooses priority mail.","topic":"mailing"}
{"fname":"train_4955","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't know how to deal with Jack. He is indeed a trouble maker. He has louse up my business several times.\n#Person2#: You mean Lily's boyfriend?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: Well, he is a hard case. Everyone would feel headache about him.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about how troublesome Jack is.","topic":"a troublesome guy"}
{"fname":"train_4956","dialogue":"#Person1#: What else can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been browsing online, but I'm not really sure what to do about payment. I would like to know what the most convenient way to do it is.\n#Person1#: We'll have our own Secure Internet Banking Service. What it is, is a sort of online financial service for enterprises and individuals, so you could get it. It's for doing all types of e-business.\n#Person2#: That does sound interesting. How can I get this service?\n#Person1#: Easy as pie! We can get everything set up for you right away. Then, you'll be shopping securely online in no time at all.","summary":"#Person2# is not sure about online payment so #Person1# introduces their online financial service to #Person2#.","topic":"online payment"}
{"fname":"train_4957","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me the results of my home inspection?\n#Person2#: Before I answer that, I want to make sure that you know what I was looking for. Are you clear on what I was looking for?\n#Person1#: I never had a home inspection before.\n#Person2#: I inspect the home for problems that might not be all that apparent in a quick walk-through.\n#Person1#: I asked the owners, and they said that everything was great with the house.\n#Person2#: The owners might not be aware of everything wrong with the house. Some things are hidden, but might still be a problem for you in the future.\n#Person1#: I heard that the owners must fix all of the problems before the escrow closes.\n#Person2#: I inform you of the problems. If there are major problems, you can decline to buy the house or they may wish to fix any problems.\n#Person1#: What kinds of things did you discover in my home inspection?\n#Person2#: I found some fairly major problems. A major support beam in the roof is broken, and the shower floor leaked and rotted out the second-floor joist.","summary":"#Person2# explains what a home inspection is, did one for #Person1# and tells #Person1# about some major problems of the house so #Person1# can decline to buy the house or let the owner fix the problems.","topic":"home inspection"}
{"fname":"train_4958","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Fife Computers. How can I help?\n#Person2#: Hello, this is the Corporate Department of Lincoln Bank calling. We are calling to let you know that some documents have arrived for you at our bank.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Do you know which company they are from?\n#Person2#: They're from Schnitt's of Rudesheim, Germany. Would you like us to check them?\n#Person1#: What's the charge for that?\n#Person2#: It's 150 RMB for the service.\n#Person1#: That seems pretty reasonable. Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# calls to inform #Person1# some documents have arrived for #Person1#. #Person1# thinks the charge is reasonable.","topic":"documents"}
{"fname":"train_4959","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you mind if I open the window?\n#Person2#: If you don't mind, I'd rather you didn't. I have a cold and feel chilly.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Should I call a doctor?\n#Person2#: I'd appreciate it if you would.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# wants to open the window but #Person2# has a cold.","topic":"having a cold"}
{"fname":"train_4960","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have been having a lot of headaches lately.\n#Person2#: Have you been having these headaches for a long time?\n#Person1#: I have had headaches my whole life, but they have been getting worse lately.\n#Person2#: Have you been under a lot of stress lately?\n#Person1#: I'Ve been under stress, but no more than usual.\n#Person2#: Have you been getting enough sleep lately?\n#Person1#: No, I only sleep a few hours a night.\n#Person2#: Have you had any head injuries lately?\n#Person1#: Yes, actually I fell skiing last week and hit my head.\n#Person2#: I am going to send you for a CT scan, and I will see you again when we see the results.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s headache. After understanding the situation, #Person2# lets #Person1# have a CT scan.","topic":"headache"}
{"fname":"train_4961","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take your order?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like a hamburger and a large order of french fries, please.\n#Person1#: All right. And would you like a salad?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'll have a mixed green salad.\n#Person1#: OK. What kind of dressing would you like? We have vinaigrette, Italian, and French.\n#Person2#: Italian, please.\n#Person1#: And would you like anything to drink?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a large soda, please.","summary":"#Person2# orders some dishes and #Person1# takes #Person2#'s order.","topic":"ordering the dishes"}
{"fname":"train_4962","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need help. I think my arm is broken.\n#Person2#: Alright. Have you been to this hospital before?\n#Person1#: No, I haven't. I need help quick. It hurts really badly.\n#Person2#: I understand. It's good you came to the emergency room.\n#Person1#: Let me see a doctor.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. You will need to wait at least a short time. We are very busy tonight. There was a big car accident on Highway 106.\n#Person1#: I thought this was the emergency room.\n#Person2#: It is. But unless you are critically injured, you still need to wait. You aren't bleeding, are you?\n#Person1#: No. Only a little. I fell off my porch.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible. Is it your right arm or your left arm?\n#Person1#: My left arm.\n#Person2#: Can you fill out this form then?\n#Person1#: No, I can't. I'm left-handed.\n#Person2#: That's very inconvenient for you then. You'll probably have a cast on your left arm.\n#Person1#: Yes. But why do I have to fill out a form anyway? This is the emergency room.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. But even in emergency rooms there is some paperwork to be done. Have you ever been in an emergency room before?","summary":"#Person1#'s arm is broken and wants to see the doctor seriously. However, #Person2# lets #Person1# wait because they are very busy tonight and asks #Person1# to fill out a form, which is very inconvenient for #Person1#.","topic":"the broken arm"}
{"fname":"train_4963","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who is the next?\n#Person2#: I am.\n#Person1#: All right. Over here, sir. How are you today?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks.\n#Person1#: How do you want you hair cut?\n#Person2#: Don't make it too short. I just want a trim.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. I will use the scissors. Do you always part your hair on the left?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. That looks good. It's not too short. It's just right. How much do I owe you?\n#Person1#: That will be 3. 50 dollars.\n#Person2#: Here is 4 dollars, keep the change.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. Come back to see us.","summary":"#Person2# wants to do a haircut and tells #Person1# about the requirements. #Person2# pays 4 dollars to #Person1#.","topic":"haircut"}
{"fname":"train_4964","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I have a reservation under the name of Sandals.\n#Person2#: Could I see your ID, please, sir?\n#Person1#: Of course! Let me take it out of my wallet.\n#Person2#: Thank you, sir. Now, do you have a credit card, sir?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. Is American Express okay?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. Only VISA or MasterCard.\n#Person1#: In that case, here's my VISA.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Your room number is 507, queen bed, nonsmoking. Is that agreeable to you, sir?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm easy to please.\n#Person2#: Very good. Here is your room key, sir. If you need anything at all, please dial 0.","summary":"#Person2# confirms #Person1#'s reservation for a room. #Person1# pays with his VISA and checks in.","topic":"check-in"}
{"fname":"train_4965","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much is this shirt?\n#Person2#: 80 yuan.\n#Person1#: It's rather expensive, isn't it?\n#Person2#: It's a bit. But I can give you a discount.\n#Person1#: How about 50 yuan?\n#Person2#: No. I'm afraid the price is too low.\n#Person1#: Then let's split the difference and I'll give you 60 yuan, OK?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I think you should give me no less than 65 yuan.\n#Person1#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# bargains with #Person2# for a shirt. They reach an agreement at 65 yuan.","topic":"bargaining"}
{"fname":"train_4966","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm sorry, but I've lost my passbook.\n#Person1#: Well. Can you tell me how much you have deposited?\n#Person2#: About RMB 12, 000.\n#Person1#: Please let me have your name and your savings account number if you remember it.\n#Person2#: I'm Bob Brown. But I can't recall my account number.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, Mr. Brown. Let me try to check it for you. One moment, please. Yes, I have your account number here. The balance is exactly RMB 12, 000\n#Person2#: Thank goodness. It is still there. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Please fill out this lost passbook bill and list the code word you used when you first opened your account.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"Bob lost his passbook and reports the loss to #Person2#. #Person2# checks it and finds Bob's money is still there.","topic":"passbook loss"}
{"fname":"train_4967","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you a good driver?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm rather good at driving.\n#Person1#: I need you to teach me how to drive.\n#Person2#: Yes, but do you have your learner's permit?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have it.\n#Person2#: Have you ever driven a car before?\n#Person1#: I drove a car before, but only once.\n#Person2#: Are you aware of all the controls in the car?\n#Person1#: I already know all of them.\n#Person2#: When would you like me to start teaching you?\n#Person1#: When do you have time?\n#Person2#: Call me tomorrow, and we'll get started.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to teach #Person1# how to drive and they make an appointment to start teaching tomorrow.","topic":"driving"}
{"fname":"train_4968","dialogue":"#Person1#: Recycling is big business these days, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's definitely a growing business.\n#Person1#: What do you recycle in your plant?\n#Person2#: Mainly plastics. Plastics aren't bio degradable - they don't break down easily in the environment - so they shouldn't be thrown away.\n#Person1#: How is plastic recycled, then?\n#Person2#: Well, there are basically two methods. One is to break down the chemicals in the plastic into smaller chemical particles. These can then be used in the production of new chemicals.\n#Person1#: Is that the method you use here?\n#Person2#: No, we don't do that here. We recycle polyethylene and we make it into other products.\n#Person1#: How do you do that?\n#Person2#: By melting it down and then reforming it. Our main products are bin liners for kitchen bins and carrier bags for supermarkets.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# information about the recycling business such as plastic recycling and polyethylene recycling methods in #Person2#'s plant.","topic":"plastic recycling"}
{"fname":"train_4969","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have had some really horrible headaches lately.\n#Person2#: How long have your headaches been going on?\n#Person1#: I get headaches occasionally, but they have been really bad lately.\n#Person2#: Any unusual amounts of stress in your life going on right now?\n#Person1#: I am getting ready to take my GRE.\n#Person2#: Have you been able to sleep regular hours?\n#Person1#: It has been hard for me to sleep with a bad headache.\n#Person2#: Has anything hit you in the head lately?\n#Person1#: I hit my head on a cupboard door a week ago.\n#Person2#: Let's have you come back in a few days and see how you feel.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s headache. After knowing the basic information, #Person2# lets #Person1# come back in a few days.","topic":"headache"}
{"fname":"train_4970","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes. I want to rent a formal suit for an interview. Can you give me some advice?\n#Person1#: Yes. You should rent a brown suit and a black shirt.\n#Person2#: May I try this on?\n#Person1#: Yes. Let me help you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent a formal suit. #Person1# serves #Person2#.","topic":"suit rental"}
{"fname":"train_4971","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is South Airlines. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. Mrs. Dick booked a ticket for Fight No. 112 to New York at 9:00 tonight. I'm afraid it's difficult for her to take it at that time. Is there a later fight tonight?\n#Person1#: Hold on, please. I'll check it. ...Yes, Mrs. Dick booked a ticket for Fight No. 112 to New York at 9:00 pm.\n#Person2#: That's right. Please help me to call it off.\n#Person1#: OK. And here's another flight, No. 211, at twenty to twelve. Is it OK?\n#Person2#: That's fine. Please book a ticket for this one.\n#Person1#: All right. Call off the ticket for Fight No. 112 and book one seat on Fight No. 211 to New York.\n#Person2#: Flight No. 211 to New York at twenty to twelve. That's perfect. Mrs. Dick will pick up the ticket at the airport herself.\n#Person1#: Good. But please remember it must not be collected later than 11:10, and I need to check the ID card.\n#Person2#: I'm sure she will do it by the time. I'll remind her. Thanks.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# wants to call off a flight and books a later one for Mrs. Dick. #Person1# deals with it for #Person2# and asks #Person2# to remind Mrs. Dick to collect the ticket on time with her ID.","topic":"ticket changing"}
{"fname":"train_4972","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's on the box tonight, honey?\n#Person2#: Oh nothing much. There's Cartoon World at eight for an hour.\n#Person1#: Oh good.\n#Person2#: And then there's the football at nine twenty-five. I want to see that.\n#Person1#: Oh not again! Just a minute-what time does it finish? The last part of the detective play is on the other side at a quarter to eleven. I'd like to see that.\n#Person2#: Well, the football ends at eleven.\n#Person1#: You'll have to miss the last fifteen minutes then.\n#Person2#: You'll probably be asleep by then.\n#Person1#: No, I won't! Well, at least I can watch the news at nine.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what tonight's TV programs are. However, the two programs that they want to watch will clash.","topic":"TV programs"}
{"fname":"train_4973","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, Sam. This is Paula Hanson, Sorry to bother you, but I'm having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with.\n#Person1#: Sure, Paula. What's up?\n#Person2#: Well, you know Sarah and I moved into an off-campus apartment in the fall,on the west side of town. Any way, we've been happy with it until the past couple of months.\n#Person1#: Yeah. What happened?\n#Person2#: Well,the dishwasher broken down,so we reported it to Ms. Corners,the owner. She said she'd take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened.\n#Person1#: Did you get back in touch with her?\n#Person2#: I got a repairperson to give me an estimate,and then I sent it to her. When I didn't hear from her,I had the repair done. And I deducted the cost from the rent check.\n#Person1#: So what's the problem?\n#Person2#: She called here madly. She said she could have gotten the repair done for less money. Now, she's threatening to expel us for not paying the full rent.\n#Person1#: Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious. But I'm sure you can all sit down and work this out.\n#Person2#: Well,you're over at the law school. So, I wondered if you would mind coming with Sarah and me when we go to talk to Ms. Corners. We're supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at eight.\n#Person1#: Sure. I haven't studied a lot about contracts yet,but I'll be glad to help you straighten things out. Why don't I stop by about 7:30?\n#Person2#: Thanks Sam. You are our lifesaver.","summary":"Paula calls Sam to tell him that she has some money troubles with her landlord and hopes Sam, who studies law, could help her to deal with it. Sam agrees.","topic":"money troubles"}
{"fname":"train_4974","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: Well, my husband left for work at 7:30. A few minutes later, somebody broke into the house. I guess he thought the house was empty.\n#Person1#: Where were you?\n#Person2#: I was still in bed. I heard something in the living room, so I went downstairs. And there was this man, putting money into his briefcase. I guess I surprised him. He ran out of the front door and I ran after him.\n#Person1#: It's good he didn't have a gun.\n#Person2#: You said it. Well, he fell down the steps and broke his leg. That's when I called you.\n#Person1#: We've been looking for this man. In the past two weeks, he has broken into 20 homes in this area.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that a thief broke into #Person2#'s house secretly. #Person1# says recently the thief stole a lot.","topic":"a thief"}
{"fname":"train_4975","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're campaign manager Julie. How do I convince the members of the student body to know that I'm the best candidate for school president?\n#Person2#: It won't be easy.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: I'm just kidding, Bob. Actually I think once we show everyone how well you did as junior class treasurer, you will win easily.\n#Person1#: How do you do that? Meet with all three thousand people who are members of the student body?\n#Person2#: Come on! What I'm thinking of first is hanging campaign posters in all the hallways where most of the students are sure to see them.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. But everyone puts up posters. What can we do differently?\n#Person2#: The campus radio station is willing to let you have five minutes tomorrow morning at seven o'clock to outline your plans for the year. Lots of students will be listening then.\n#Person1#: That's a great idea!\n#Person2#: I've also arranged for you to give a speech during dinner tomorrow. At least five hundred students will be there. You'll answer questions after you finish speaking.\n#Person1#: How about if I write it tonight and show it to you after chemistry class tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Fine.","summary":"Bob asks Julie how can he convince the members of the student body to know that he's the best candidate for school president. Julie gives him some advice.","topic":"self-propaganda"}
{"fname":"train_4976","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've got an appointment with Mr. James Larry. He said I should meet him in his office.\n#Person1#: That's on the fourth floor. You take the lift to the fourth floor and walk down the corridor to the end. Turn left and you'll find a conference room. Mr. Larry's office is next to it.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much.","summary":"#Person2# needs to meet Mr. James Larry. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to find him.","topic":"showing the way"}
{"fname":"train_4977","dialogue":"#Person1#: That looks like a bad accident. \n#Person2#: Yeah, should we get out and help? \n#Person1#: No, there's a police car behind us. He'll stop. \n#Person2#: Looks like the one guy lost control in all this rain, and the other one hit him. \n#Person1#: Yeah. It's pretty bad, that car looks like a coke can. \n#Person2#: These accidents always cause traffic jams on rainy days. \n#Person1#: Yeah, it looks like we're in for a long drive. \n#Person2#: Ah, well. Put on the news. I got up late and missed it. \n#Person1#: All right. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# meet a car accident while they're driving. The accident causes traffic jams and they have to wait.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_4978","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's start to study how to use computers, Paubler. It's good to know that a computer has two major parts, the hardware and the software. \n#Person2#: What's the hardware? \n#Person1#: The hardware of computer is basically all the concrete things you can touch with your hands and see with your eyes. \n#Person2#: That's seems obvious enough. Then what about the software? \n#Person1#: The software of computer is all the programmes inside the computer that allow you to use the computer to do things. \n#Person2#: I see, actually the hardware is the easy part, I do want to study how to use the software. \n#Person1#: Right you are, Paubler, and since what you want to learn is how to use software, we should also learn to refer to the computer menus. \n#Person2#: Ever since I saw computer can do your project, I wanted to have a computer. ","summary":"#Person1# teaches Paubler how to use computers, sharing knowledge about hardware and software. Paubler wants to have a computer.","topic":"use a computer"}
{"fname":"train_4979","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yes, madam? Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Oh, yes, please. But you are just closing, aren't you? \n#Person1#: Well, yes, we are, madam. The shop shuts down in five minutes. \n#Person2#: I shall not keep you long then. It was about some saucepans you had in your window last week. \n#Person1#: Last week, madam? I really can't remember which ones you mean. What were they like? \n#Person2#: Oh, they were lovely. Sort of imitation wood, dark brown color, country-style you know, and the lids, if I remember rightly, they had a sort of leaf pattern, or was it flowers? \n#Person1#: That's strange. I don't recognize any of the ones we had from that description. Are you sure they were in this shop? \n#Person2#: Oh, you must know the ones I mean. They were on sale, a real bargain. Reduced to a quarter of the original price. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them. \n#Person1#: I am afraid the sales are over now, madam. And you know we all sold out of the saucepans . \n#Person2#: I don't think you did, you know. My neighbor told me she saw some here only yesterday. \n#Person1#: Well, it's all new stock in the window now. \n#Person2#: May I just have a look, to see if there is anything else? \n#Person1#: Eh, well, madam, as you know we are closing. \n#Person2#: Yes, yes, I am sorry I won't keep you. It must get on your nerves when customers come in right at closing time. But they were such beautiful saucepans. I'd have bought them if I had made up my mind on the spot. \n#Person1#: Perhaps madam, if you come back tomorrow, I could show you the whole range of kitchen ware. And there are still one or two things at the sale price. \n#Person2#: Oh, look! That was the one there. That is the sort of thing I was looking for. But it's not quite the color. \n#Person1#: That might be the artificial lighting, madam. Of course, if you could come back in daylight, you might find it's exactly what you are looking for. \n#Person2#: There it is. That is the pattern! The set behind you. Thank goodness, they haven't been sold. And thank you so much for being so patient with me. Yes, those are the ones. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy some discounted saucepans she saw before in the shop and depicts their appearance to #Person1#. However, #Person1# says they are sold out and the shop is closing. After begging for allowing her to have a look, #Person2# finally finds the saucepans she wants.","topic":"buying some saucepans"}
{"fname":"train_4980","dialogue":"#Person1#: My son closed his ear to what I said. I don't know what I should do. \n#Person2#: You can twist his arm in order to have a control of him. \n#Person1#: I cannot have the heart to do that. ","summary":"#Person1#'s son is disobedient. #Person2# suggests using violence.","topic":"the disobedient son"}
{"fname":"train_4981","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, how are you doing today? \n#Person2#: I have been feeling pretty good, Dr. Smith. \n#Person1#: So, I can see by your chart that you are here for your annual physical. \n#Person2#: Yes, I am playing on the tennis team this year, and they are requiring me to get a physical exam. \n#Person1#: We are basically going to check your heart, lungs, blood sugar levels, and eyes, ears, and nose. \n#Person2#: I've being kind of been having problems being out of breath. Can you look at that? \n#Person1#: Yes, I will check you for asthma, and maybe we can check you for allergies later. \n#Person2#: Thank you. What will the blood test tell you? \n#Person1#: We will be checking for blood sugar, cholesterol, and white blood cell count. \n#Person2#: I have been working hard to stay healthy. I hope the tests turn out well. ","summary":"#Person2# goes to Dr. Smith's to have a physical exam. Dr. Smith tells #Person2# what they are going to check.","topic":"a physical exam"}
{"fname":"train_4982","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't dare to look after the children now. \n#Person2#: Why? \n#Person1#: The children always make themselves in danger. I always have my heart in my mouth with them. \n#Person2#: It is because your children have grown up, and you haven't lived with a child for a long time. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# doesn't dare to look after the children.","topic":"looking after children"}
{"fname":"train_4983","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance. \n#Person2#: John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom. \n#Person1#: I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us, and without warning. \n#Person2#: Don't your relatives visit other relatives? \n#Person1#: Yes, but Americans never visit without calling in advance, and they almost never stay overnight. \n#Person2#: I think that maybe Chinese families are closer than your families. \n#Person1#: I think you're right! ","summary":"John and #Person2# talk about the difference between Chinese and American relatives after #Person2#'s uncle and aunt came without a call.","topic":"cultural difference"}
{"fname":"train_4984","dialogue":"#Person1#: A friend of mine is now in the big house. He was caught red-handed for selling cocaine. \n#Person2#: That is a deadly risky business. He should have it coming on him. \n#Person1#: He must be regretting about having done the business. \n#Person2#: I bet he is. He domed his own life. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# a friend of #Person1#'s was sent to prison for selling cocaine.","topic":"committing crimes"}
{"fname":"train_4985","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, Alice?\n#Person2#: Sorry, Mr. Harrison. I missed my train.\n#Person1#: Why did you miss the train?\n#Person2#: Because I left home a little late.\n#Person1#: Did you get up late or something?\n#Person2#: No. My aunt called me at the last minute and I had to talk to her.\n#Person1#: Tell her not to call you in the morning.\n#Person2#: I will, Mr. Harrison. I'm really sorry for being late.\n#Person1#: If you're late again. I won't let you pass for this class.","summary":"Alice is late for her class and she explains the reasons to Mr. Harrison, who is angry at her.","topic":"lateness"}
{"fname":"train_4986","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you, ma'am?\n#Person2#: Good morning, I'm looking for a coat for my younger sister. Her birthday is coming. I want to give her a good coat. Could you show me some?\n#Person1#: How about this one?\n#Person2#: It's nice. I like it!\n#Person1#: Which color do you want?\n#Person2#: Blue is her favorite color, but I think she looks better in yellow. Do you have a yellow one?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have. Which size would you like, medium or large?\n#Person2#: Neither, I would like a small.\n#Person1#: Na, I'm sorry. All the small yellow coats have just sold out. What about the green one? It looks nice, too.\n#Person2#: OK. How much is it?\n#Person1#: 170 UN. I can give you 10% off.\n#Person2#: Great! Here is 155 UN. Please keep the change.\n#Person1#: Thank you, goodbye!\n#Person2#: Goodbye!","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a small yellow coat for her sister but it's just sold out. #Person1# recommends a green one with 10% off.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_4987","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you send me your story now?\n#Person2#: OK, by fax or by email?\n#Person1#: The former, please. There is something wrong with my laptop.\n#Person2#: But didn't you buy it just a several months ago?\n#Person1#: Not that one, I bought that one for my younger brother.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with your laptop?\n#Person1#: I can't get into the system. I know nothing about computers. I need help.\n#Person2#: Maybe I can come over and have a look.\n#Person1#: Do you know how to solve the problem?\n#Person2#: I majored in computer science when I was in college.\n#Person1#: In that case, print your story and bring it here.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to send things by fax because #Person1#'s laptop is broken. #Person2# proposes to offer help.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_4988","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me mam, can you tell me how to get to Son College? I'm walking.\n#Person2#: Well, I think the simplest way for you is to go up to Main Street over there, turn left on Main Street and keep going for about 20 minutes, when you get to water square turn right keep on past the mass hospital to the end of the road and then take a left turn you'll be on rain avenue. Walk 2 blocks until you see the farmers bank, cross the street and almost immediately take a left turn again. The entrance to Son colleges is down 50 meters on your right. Can you remember all that?\n#Person1#: I guess I got a little lost in the middle. We are at Park Road now, aren't we?\n#Person2#: Yes, turn left at the lights you will be on Main Street. Well, perhaps the best thing for you is to find your way to the mass hospital and ask again.\n#Person1#: OK thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to Son College and #Person2# shows the simplest way there for #Person1#.","topic":"showing the way"}
{"fname":"train_4989","dialogue":"#Person1#: What were you thinking? You nearly hit me.\n#Person2#: What are you talking about? You saw my signal and when I turned left, you sped up and blocked me.\n#Person1#: I was just driving through a yellow light, so I couldn't stop.\n#Person2#: You are lucky there were no police around. Or you would have gotten a ticket for sure. Hits drivers like you that give the rest of us a bad name.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# argue for who's wrong in the car accident.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_4990","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, the cases are too heavy. I think we should take a taxi to the station.\n#Person2#: Not at this hour. Look at the traffic. It's moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot.\n#Person1#: Well, I can't carry this case any farther.\n#Person2#: Alright, let me take it then. The cases aren't that heavy.\n#Person1#: Don't be silly. They're heavier than you thought, especially when you carry them for some time.\n#Person2#: Hmm, perhaps it isn't a bad idea.\n#Person1#: What is not a bad idea? What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Taxi, taxi!","summary":"#Person1# wants to take a taxi. Tom, who at first doesn't agree, is finally persuaded because the cases are really heavy.","topic":"taking a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_4991","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry, but I cannot stay for the rest of class today.\n#Person2#: Why do you need to leave early?\n#Person1#: I don ' t feel so good.\n#Person2#: What doesn ' t feel right?\n#Person1#: I feel as if I am going to be sick to my stomach.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you should get checked out at the Student Health Center before you go home.\n#Person1#: I have some medicine at home that I could take.\n#Person2#: Are you going to be OK to drive home, or would you like someone to go with you?\n#Person1#: Thank you, but my friend is in the library, and he can give me a ride home.\n#Person2#: We hope that you are feeling better soon. E-mail me if you have any questions.","summary":"#Person1# feels sick and asks for leave. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get checked out but #Person1# says #Person1# has the medicine and #Person1#'s friend will take #Person1# home.","topic":"ask for leave"}
{"fname":"train_4992","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to speak to you, if you don ' t mind.\n#Person2#: What would you like to speak to me about?\n#Person1#: I would like to talk to you about this year ' s election.\n#Person2#: Is that right?\n#Person1#: I am a volunteer for this year ' s campaign.\n#Person2#: That ' s wonderful. I am impressed at someone so young taking a stand.\n#Person1#: I know history is about to be made, and I would like to be a part of it.\n#Person2#: That ' s fantastic.\n#Person1#: Are you planning on voting?\n#Person2#: I ' m going to vote.\n#Person1#: Go to your polling place early on Election Day.\n#Person2#: I will. Good luck with your volunteering.","summary":"#Person1# is a volunteer for this year's campaign and talks to #Person2# about this year's election.","topic":"campaign"}
{"fname":"train_4993","dialogue":"#Person1#: Janice, I can't find the document I was working on last month. Can you help me to look for it?\n#Person2#: Susan, I'm sorry. Did you look up those files I requested?\n#Person1#: Yes, but I still can not find it. Maybe it is in this cabinet.\n#Person2#: I couldn't find the files you request, even though I checked all the cross-references. I don't think it's there.\n#Person1#: I am sure that document was filed.\n#Person2#: Well, let me check again under a different heading.\n#Person1#: Good idea! It seems that I asked you to put it in Nova's files.\n#Person2#: Maybe that's why I couldn't find it. All the documents on Nova are filed under ' V '.","summary":"Susan asks Janice to help her find a document. Janice cannot find it anywhere until Susan reminds her that it might be in Nova's files.","topic":"find a document"}
{"fname":"train_4994","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: This is room 2012. Where is my laundry? You promised to send to me this morning.\n#Person1#: Well, let me check for you. I am sorry, sir. They mistook your order as a normal one. Actualty it's an express laundry, is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ordered the express service.\n#Person1#: Sir, we are terribly sorry for that. We will refund the charge and send your laundry to your room 3 hours later. Is that all right?\n#Person2#: That's fine.","summary":"#Person2# from room 2012 asks #Person1# where #Person1#'s express laundry is. #Person1# apologies, promises a refund and will send the laundry 3 hours later.","topic":"express laundry"}
{"fname":"train_4995","dialogue":"#Person1#: that was a really good meal, Gordon.\n#Person2#: It sure was. I couldn't eat another bite.\n#Person1#: well, it is getting pretty late. I think we should go home.\n#Person2#: you're right. I have to get up early to go to work tomorrow.\n#Person1#: let's see how much the bill is.\n#Person2#: don't worry about it. Tonight is my treat.\n#Person1#: what are you talking about? We'll split the bill.\n#Person2#: no, I insist. I kept telling you that I would treat you to dinner but I still haven't.\n#Person1#: no way, Gordon. I know that you are a little short on cash at the moment. There's no need for you to pay for the whole bill.\n#Person2#: alright, if that's the way you are going to be, we'll split the bill.\n#Person1#: that's better. This way we will both have money to take a cab home, otherwise, you would probably have to walk.\n#Person2#: just promise you will let me treat you to dinner next week, ok?\n#Person1#: you've got a deal.\n#Person2#: great. Bye.\n#Person1#: bye.","summary":"#Person1# and Gordon had a good meal and are leaving. Gordon wants to pay the bill while #Person1# insists to split the bill. Gordon finally agrees to split the bill.","topic":"pay the bill"}
{"fname":"train_4996","dialogue":"#Person1#: so, are you enjoying the performance so far?\n#Person2#: well, the costumes and the set are marvellous, but the acting is a bit stiff. What do you think?\n#Person1#: I think you're being a little critical. The actor in the lead role is fantastic. I suppose the chorus could be a bit better, though.\n#Person2#: do you know anyone in the play?\n#Person1#: actually, the woman playing Ophelia is a past classmate of mine.\n#Person2#: really? Is that why you wanted to come to the play?\n#Person1#: that's only part of it. I absolutely adore this director. Every play he works on turns out great.\n#Person2#: so you've seen other plays that he's directed?\n#Person1#: quite a few actually. By the way, after the play, there's always a big party for the cast and their friends. My friend has invited us. Do you want to go?\n#Person2#: sure, I'd love to meet the cast! Have you ever been in a play?\n#Person1#: I've never had a part in a play before, but I used to be a part of the stage crew in high school.\n#Person2#: what did you do?\n#Person1#: I helped build the sets and find props for the plays. What about you?\n#Person2#: I once helped out with costumes, but I didn't enjoy it very much.\n#Person1#: why not?\n#Person2#: I spent over three weeks sewing sequins on a coat.\n#Person1#: that sounds kind of boring. Oh, look. They're dimming the lights. I think we should get back to our seats for the second half of the play.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are watching a performance. #Person1# tells #Person2# one actress is #Person1#'s past classmate. #Person1# adores the director. #Person1# used to be a part of the stage crew in high school, and #Person2# once helped out with costumes.","topic":"watching a performance"}
{"fname":"train_4997","dialogue":"#Person1#: Housekeeping, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm missing a sweater. I sent it in the laundry yesterday, but my laundry was returned without it.\n#Person1#: May I have your room number, please?\n#Person2#: 505.\n#Person1#: 505. Let me check it out. Just a moment, please. I'm sorry. You're right. We have found your sweater. We made a mistake delivering the laundry. We'll send it up to your room at once. We're very sorry for the inconvenience\n#Person2#: That's all right","summary":"#Person2# from 505 asks #Person1# for a missing sweater. #Person1# has found it and will send it to #Person2#'s room.","topic":"a missing sweater"}
{"fname":"train_4998","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! I'm Hong lei. What's your name?\n#Person2#: Hello, Hong Lei. My name's Ricky.\n#Person1#: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here?\n#Person2#: Yes, I had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too?\n#Person1#: No, I've been here for six months.\n#Person2#: Six months. That's a long time.\n#Person1#: It's not so long really. What class are you in? Intermediate or. . . ?\n#Person2#: Intermediate Three. And what about you?\n#Person1#: I'm in Advanced One. Who's your teacher?\n#Person2#: I can't remember her name, but she's got curly red hair.\n#Person1#: Ah! Does she wear glasses?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person1#: That's probably Anne Wallis.\n#Person2#: Yes that's right. Do you know her? Is she your teacher too?\n#Person1#: No. But she taught me last term. How long have you been here?\n#Person2#: Only a week.\n#Person1#: Wow, not long. Where do you live? With a family?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm staying at the YMCA at the moment. I'm looking for somewhere more permanent. Do you know of any good places?\n#Person1#: Yes. Actually my friend has a spare room in here apartment and she's looking for a flatmate. Would you like her phone number?\n#Person2#: That would be great! Thanks for your help. Can I buy you coffee?","summary":"Ricky is a new student in Intermediate Three. Hong Lei is in Advanced One. They talk about Ricky's teacher. Hong Lei helps Ricky find a spare room to live in.","topic":"conversation between students"}
{"fname":"train_4999","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, there's Leo. I wonder why he's walking arm in arm with that young woman.\n#Person2#: It's as plain as the nose on your face. They're dating each other.\n#Person1#: You're pulling my leg! She must be thirty years younger than Leo. Talk about robbing the cradle!\n#Person2#: Well, you can bet this relationship's going to be a flash in the pan.\n#Person1#: It must have been love at first sight because I know he didn't have a girlfriend last week.\n#Person2#: I think you are absolutely right. Actually, my father proposed to my mother after knowing her only two weeks. They got married a month later.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Leo and the young woman walking with him. They think Leo is dating.","topic":"rumor about Leo"}
{"fname":"train_5000","dialogue":"#Person1#: do you like animals? I really like dogs.\n#Person2#: so do i. I don't like cats.\n#Person1#: why? I think cats are ok.\n#Person2#: I can't bear being near cats. They don't seem to like me either.\n#Person1#: I like wild animals. I don't like spiders and snakes. I think spiders and snakes are disgusting.\n#Person2#: I'm fond of snakes. I think they're great. I agree with you about spiders though. I think spiders are horrible. I think it's because they have so many legs.\n#Person1#: I think bears are wonderful. Pandas are fantastic. I low the people who kill them for their fur.\n#Person2#: I agree. I'm carry about mice. I think they're so cute!\n#Person1#: really? I don't see the attraction. I'm afraid of mice.","summary":"#Person1# likes dogs, wild animals but doesn't like spiders and snakes. #Person2# doesn't like cats but likes snakes and mice.","topic":"animals"}
{"fname":"train_5001","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are married to a foreigner, aren't you? So what's it like?\n#Person2#: Well, in the first year of our marriage, we had great difficulties in getting along. The things that are important to me are not important to him. We had a lot of conflicts.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know what you mean. The first year of any marriage is difficult for all couples, not to mention two people from different cultures.\n#Person2#: Now we have a two-year-old boy. We're very happy that he's healthy and smart.\n#Person1#: Oh, so he's half Chinese and half American. That's unusual. What languages does he speak, then?\n#Person2#: Right now he speaks mostly English, and he can say a few Chinese words. But he will learn in the future.\n#Person1#: What does he look like? Can people tell?\n#Person2#: Yes, people surely can. He's whiter than the Chinese kids, and his hair is a little blonde. My husband says his eyes are very Chinese though.","summary":"#Person2# is married to a foreigner. #Person2# talks to #Person1# about her marriage and her child.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_5002","dialogue":"#Person1#: What type of movies do you like?\n#Person2#: I like all sorts of movies, primarily drama and science fiction.\n#Person1#: That's an interesting combination. How about western movies?\n#Person2#: Western and horror are the two types of movies I don't care for.\n#Person1#: Why don't you like horror? They're entertaining.\n#Person2#: Some are entertaining, but I find most of them stupid and childish. For example, I don't understand why a person always goes into the house alone when something is suspicious.\n#Person1#: Ha ha. I know what you mean. But it's just a movie. They need for the characters to do that.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes drama and science fiction movies but dislikes western and horror movies.","topic":"movie types"}
{"fname":"train_5003","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you two doing in here?\n#Person2#: We heard you weren't feeling well, so we came to check on you.\n#Person1#: I was sitting there giving out nametags and all of a sudden, there she was.\n#Person2#: Who, Femi? Yeah, Yi-jun saw her inside.\n#Person1#: All these memories of prom night came back to me. I had to be alone. You remember that night?\n#Person2#: I remember someone spiked my punch. You sat with me in the girl's bathroom. . .","summary":"#Person2# comes to check on #Person1#. They talk about the prom night.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_5004","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mark. Where have you been? I'Ve been calling you all morning.\n#Person2#: I'Ve been playing computer games.\n#Person1#: What? So you blew me off yesterday and today over a stupid video game? What game is so important that you have no time for me anymore? What are you playing?\n#Person2#: It's called Counter Strike. It's a first person shooter game. It's awesome. It's a multi player game where you can go online and compete against players from all over the world.\n#Person1#: You'Ve been wasting your time on this? I can't believe it! It doesn't even look fun or challenging!\n#Person2#: My laptop is on my bed. If you think it's so easy then get on line and try to beat me.\n#Person1#: Fine!\n#Person2#: Damp it! How are you killing me with a single shot? It's not fair! I don't want to play anymore! Let's go get something to eat.\n#Person1#: Can you bring me something? I am totally hooked on this game!","summary":"Mark tells #Person1# that he has blown #Person1# off because he is playing Counter-Strike but #Person1# thinks it looks boring. After trying, #Person1# is hooked and asks Mark to bring him some food.","topic":"play computer game"}
{"fname":"train_5005","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'Ve always wondered, what's the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students?\n#Person2#: I don't know. What do you think?\n#Person1#: I think a Chinese student concentrates on written English, and uses it as a basis for communicating. From start to finish he's learning vocabulary and fundamentals of grammar. This is a very difficult way to learn.\n#Person2#: What do natives get?\n#Person1#: They get higher level English, which is more formal than everyday spoken English. They also deal with matters of style and creativity.\n#Person2#: Do you mean that a native doesn't make any mistakes in grammar?\n#Person1#: Absolutely not! Native speakers make a lot of grammar mistakes, especially if they come from a home where nonstandard English is spoken.\n#Person2#: I suppose that only a small percentage of college students don't know standard English in American universities.\n#Person1#: Actually there are more non-native speakers than you think. That's why it's so important to quit worrying about making mistakes. Just talk to everyone every chance you get.","summary":"#Person1# talks with #Person2# about the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students. #Person1# thinks it is normal to make mistakes.","topic":"speaking English"}
{"fname":"train_5006","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is United Airlines.\n#Person2#: Hello, I want confirm my flight. My name is Jesse.\n#Person1#: When is your flight?\n#Person2#: June loth.\n#Person1#: One first class seat on flight YW132, is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, thanks. By the way, what time do I have to start check-in?\n#Person1#: You are supposed to check in at least one hour beforehand.","summary":"Jesse calls United Airlines to confirm her flight and asks for the check-in time.","topic":"confirm flight"}
{"fname":"train_5007","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bruno's.\n#Person2#: Hi, I'm calling from Nika Corporation. We would like to hold a business lunch at the restaurant.\n#Person1#: Oh, certainly. I'm Linda, the Manager. I can help you with that. How many will there be in your party?\n#Person2#: There will be about 18 people.\n#Person1#: Okay. For a party that size, we have a separate banquet room in the back.\n#Person2#: Is there an extra charge to reserve the room?\n#Person1#: No, as long as you can guarantee at least 15 guests, there is no extra charge.\n#Person2#: That's great. I'd like to go ahead and reserve the room, then, for Friday, December 2, at around noon. This is a retirement party and we'd like to bring a cake for the guest of honor and some bottles of champagne. Will that be acceptable?\n#Person1#: The cake is no problem at all, but we do charge a corkage fee of $ 15 a bottle for any alcohol not purchased from the restaurant.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's fine.\n#Person1#: Great. I have the banquet room reserved for a lunch on for Nika Corporation on the 2nd of December. May I have your name and contact information?\n#Person2#: Sure. I'm J McQuillin and my number is 323-555-6840, extension 42.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Mr. McQuillin. I'll give you a call a week in advance to confirm the arrangements.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. Thanks for your help.\n#Person1#: Thank you for choosing Bruno's. We look forward to seeing you on the 2nd.","summary":"J McQuillin from Nika Corporation calls Linda, the manager of Bruno's, to order a business lunch at the restaurant. J McQuillin reserves a room for December 2nd, at around noon, for a retirement party. Linda takes down Mr. McQuillin's name and telephone number and will call him a week in advance.","topic":"order a lunch"}
{"fname":"train_5008","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Doctor.\n#Person2#: Well, What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Williams?\n#Person1#: It's nothing serious actually, doctor. It's. . . Well, I get tired very easily recently, and I often doze off during meetings, office hours and sometimes even while I'm dining.\n#Person2#: How long has this been going on?\n#Person1#: About two months. I didn't pay much attention to it in the beginning, but you see, I got fired this morning. I dozed off while we were having an important meeting, right in front of the boss. I was very embarrassed.\n#Person2#: How was your appetite?\n#Person1#: Pretty good, I'd say.\n#Person2#: You haven't lost any weight, have you?\n#Person1#: No, doctor. I've actually put on two pounds.\n#Person2#: Unbutton your shirt, please.\n#Person1#: Well, doctor?\n#Person2#: You'll have to have some laboratory examinations to know for sure.\n#Person1#: What examinations?\n#Person2#: A blood test and during test. You can come back next week, say 4 pm to see the results.","summary":"Mr. Williams tells the doctor that he often gets tired and dozes off during meetings for two months. The doctor is going to give him a blood test.","topic":"conversation with doctor"}
{"fname":"train_5009","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have a holiday next week, don't we?\n#Person2#: Yes, on Monday.\n#Person1#: What're you going to do?\n#Person2#: I'm probably going to spend the day looking at cars.\n#Person1#: At cars! You aren't thinking about buying a car, are you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I'd like to be able to get around a little more.\n#Person1#: But it will be expensive to have a car in the city, won't it?\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Of course, gasoline costs a lot these days.\n#Person1#: But what about parking? You can't park on the street, can you?\n#Person2#: A lot of people do. I'll try it for a while anyway, but I certainly don't want to pay a lot of parking tickets.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will have a holiday next week. #Person2# will spend the day looking at cars because #Person2#'s thinking about buying a car. #Person1# thinks it is expensive.","topic":"buying a car"}
{"fname":"train_5010","dialogue":"#Person1#: What games do you like?\n#Person2#: I like word games.\n#Person1#: How about a game of bridge?\n#Person2#: I don't like it at all.\n#Person1#: What about guessing games?\n#Person2#: I'm not one for the games.\n#Person1#: Let's play other game.\n#Person2#: What about playing go?\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person2# likes word games. #Person1# and #Person2# are going to play go.","topic":"play games"}
{"fname":"train_5011","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the parcel post counter?\n#Person2#: No, it's at counter 1, right over there.\n#Person1#: ( At counter 1. ) Do you take parcels here?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I want to send this package to Los Angeles, please.\n#Person2#: Do you want to send it by air or by regular mail?\n#Person1#: I'd like to send it by regular mail.\n#Person2#: I'll have to weigh it first. 120 yuan, please.\n#Person1#: Here is 200.\n#Person2#: Your change, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to send a regular mail package to Los Angeles. #Person2# charges #Person1# 120 yuan.","topic":"send mail package"}
{"fname":"train_5012","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. Please sit here.\n#Person2#: A haircut and a shave, please.\n#Person1#: How would you like your hair cut, sir?\n#Person2#: Short on both sides. Not so much off at the back.\n#Person1#: Very well, sir. Do you want me to trim your beard?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Now have a look, please. Is it all right?\n#Person2#: Well. I would like my hair cut shorter on the temples.\n#Person1#: Is that satisfactory?\n#Person2#: Yes, thanks.\n#Person1#: Do you want conditioner?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. But I'd like a facial massage.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir.\n#Person2#: Now where should I pay the money?\n#Person1#: You should go to the counter, just over there.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to give him a haircut, a shave, and a facial massage. #Person2# is satisfied and will pay the money.","topic":"at the barber's"}
{"fname":"train_5013","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you direct me to some fresh produce that's on sale?\n#Person2#: Well, we've got some great mangoes on sale.\n#Person1#: Mangoes? What are mangoes?\n#Person2#: Well, it's a fruit with a big seed in it.\n#Person1#: Can you eat the seed?\n#Person2#: No. Peel the skin with a sharp knife, and throw out the seed.\n#Person1#: Well, how much are they?\n#Person2#: Well, they're on sale today for only $ 1 each.\n#Person1#: Can you describe their taste?\n#Person2#: They usually taste sweet, but they remind me of an orange.\n#Person1#: How can I tell if they're ripe?\n#Person2#: You can buy them either ripe or unripe. Unripe ones are hard.\n#Person1#: Where do they grow mangoes?\n#Person2#: The ones that are on sale are from Central America.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# there are some mangoes on sale. #Person1# doesn't know mangoes before and #Person2# says they're sweet and from Central America.","topic":"buy mangoes"}
{"fname":"train_5014","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I come in?\n#Person2#: Come in, please.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to trouble you, but I'd like to ask when I will get a raise.\n#Person2#: In 3 months or so.\n#Person1#: You said the same thing three months ago.\n#Person2#: Did I? Well, anyway, you will get your raise when the economy starts picking up.\n#Person1#: You mean that I won't get a raise until the recession ends?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I got the message. I'm quiting.\n#Person2#: Nah, don't be so fast. We like your work here, but this company is on hard times and I can't be handing out raises for anyone.\n#Person1#: I've been here for 3 years, and I haven't had a raise in all that time. If you like my work, it should be reflected in my pay, and I feel it isn't.\n#Person2#: I hear what you're saying, and I wish there were something I could do.\n#Person1#: Very well, consider me gone.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# will get a raise after the recession ends. #Person1# has been in the company for 3 years but hasn't had a raise. #Person1# decides to leave.","topic":"get a raise"}
{"fname":"train_5015","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you do a lot of your shopping online?\n#Person2#: Not really. I like looking on the internet at what's available, but I usually prefer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it. Sometimes, I'll look at something in a shop, but later buy it online if it's cheaper. You don't like buying things online, do you?\n#Person1#: No. I'm a little worried about security. You never who's trying to find out your codes and passwords. Aren't you worry about that?\n#Person2#: Not really. I know that it happens, but if you buy from reputable companies with secure websites, you should be ok. Even though I use online shopping facilities, I don't think it's the best way to shop.\n#Person1#: I'm surprised to hear you say that. I thought you loved anything technological.\n#Person2#: I do. I'm a big fan of using new technology, but I don't want to sit in front of a computer screen all day. I think people need to get out and interact with other people.\n#Person1#: So, how about coming to the department store with me? I want to see if there are any new summer clothes on sale yet.\n#Person2#: Sure. I'd love to join you. Can we stop by the computer store? I just want to see if they have something.\n#Person1#: Sure. While you're in the computer store. I will visit the book store opposite. I like to browse through their books if they have anything interesting.\n#Person2#: Ok. I'Ve finished online. Let's go. I'll just get some money and my credit card.\n#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten to get mine.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# never shops online due to security questions. #Person2# thinks if people buy from reputable companies with secure websites, it is ok. #Person1# invites #Person2# to the department store.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5016","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you show me the cloisonn bracelet in the counter?\n#Person2#: Sure. Let me get it for you.\n#Person1#: Can you also show me this one?\n#Person2#: No problem. This one is made of pure gold.\n#Person1#: I think the cloisonn bracelet is more beautiful.\n#Person2#: You're right. This one costs less, but is more beautiful.\n#Person1#: Will the luster fade out after some time?\n#Person2#: No, we guarantee the quality.\n#Person1#: Ok. Can I try it on?\n#Person2#: Certainly, the mirror is right here.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to show #Person1# the cloisonn bracelet in the counter, and tries it on.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5017","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lynn. I saw you at registration yesterday. I sailed right through, but you were standing in a long line.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I waited an hour to sign up for a distance-learning course.\n#Person1#: Distance learning? Never heard of it.\n#Person2#: Well, it's new this semester. It's only open to psychology majors. But I bet it'll catch on elsewhere. Yesterday, over a hundred students signed up.\n#Person1#: Well, what is it?\n#Person2#: It's an experimental course. I registered for child psychology. All I have got to do is watch a twelve-week series of televised lessons. The department shows them several different times a day and in several different locations.\n#Person1#: Don't you ever have to meet with professor?\n#Person2#: Yeah. After each part of the series I have to talk to her and the other students on the phone, you know, about our ideas. Then we'll meet on campus three times for reviews and exams.\n#Person1#: It sounds pretty non-traditional to me. But I guess it makes sense, considering how many students have jobs. It must really help with their schedules, not to mention how it will cut down on traffic.\n#Person2#: You know,last year my department did a survey and they found out that 80 percent of all psychology majors were employed. That's why they came up with the program.\n#Person1#: The only thing is: doesn't it seem impersonal though? I mean, I miss having class discussions and hearing what other people thinks.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess that's why phone contact's important. Any way, it's an experiment. Maybe I'll end up hating it.\n#Person1#: Maybe. But I'll be curious to see how it works up.","summary":"Lynn tells #Person1# that she has signed up for a distance-learning course for psychology majors. Lynn says the course is experimental, in which Lynn will watch television lessons, make phone contact with the professor and other students, and then they'll meet on campus. #Person1# thinks it's non-traditional but makes sense because 80 percent of all psychology majors are employed.","topic":"distance-learning course"}
{"fname":"train_5018","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, I need a few supplies for school, and I was wondering if ....\n#Person2#: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an eraser in the kitchen drawer, I think.\n#Person1#: Dad, I'm in eight grade now, and I need REAL supplies for my demanding classes.\n#Person2#: Oh, so you need a ruler too?\n#Person1#: Dad, I need some high-tech tech stuff like a calculator, a Palm Pilot, and a laptop computer.\n#Person2#: Uh. I didn't have any of that when I was in middle school, and I did just fine.\n#Person1#: Yeah, and they weren't any cars either, WERE there. [Hey] And things are just more progressive now.\n#Person2#: Well, we can rule out the hand pilot [Palm Pilot, Dad]. Whatever, AND the computer ... unless mom lets you sell the car. And as for the adding machine [Calculator]. Yeah, I think mine from college is kicking around here somewhere.\n#Person1#: Dad, I need a calculator for geometry, and I have heard you can download free software from the Internet.\n#Person2#: Great. My daughter will be playing video games in geometry class.\n#Person1#: Dad.\n#Person2#: Okay. How much is this thing going to cost me?\n#Person1#: Well, I saw it at the store for only $99, WITH a $10 mail-in rebate, or you could buy it online.\n#Person2#: Oh. Do they throw in a few aspirin so your father can recover from sticker shock?\n#Person1#: Dad. Please!!!. Everyone has one [I've heard that before.] and you always say you want me to excel in school, and I'll chip in $10 of my own, and I'll even clean up my room [Hey!!].\n#Person2#: Hmmm, 100 bucks. Well, you'll be supporting me in my old age, so, I guess so. When do you need it?\n#Person1#: Now, right now. [Now!] Mom's already waiting in the car for us. [Huh?] She said she would buy me an ice cream if I could talk you into to buying it for me today.","summary":"#Person1# asks her dad to buy her some high-tech supplies, such as a calculator, a Palm Pilot, and a laptop computer. #Person2# rules out the former two and thinks his old calculator is somewhere in the house. #Person1# says the calculator is for geometry class and it costs $109. #Person2# gives #Person1# 100 bucks.","topic":"school supplies"}
{"fname":"train_5019","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, Jimmy, did you get a good view of the accident?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it all quite clearly.\n#Person1#: Do you know what time it was?\n#Person2#: Yes. I checked my watch. It was 2:45 exactly.\n#Person1#: Good. Now, how fast was the truck moving?\n#Person2#: Well, quite slowly-about 10 miles an hour. It was coming up York Road. I suppose the truck driver knew the lights were going to change. But they were still red when he went over them.\n#Person1#: I see. What about the car? Was it also driving slowly?\n#Person2#: It was coming along Union Street about 30 miles per hour. It was a blue Ford. The driver stopped his car when he saw the truck crossing the street.\n#Person1#: Did you see what colour his traffic light was?\n#Person2#: Yes, it changed to yellow just before he crossed it.","summary":"Jimmy tells #Person1# the truck went slowly up York Road and the driver ran the red light. The car went 30 miles an hour and the light changed to yellow just before it crossed it.","topic":"traffic accident"}
{"fname":"train_5020","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which countries have you been to?\n#Person2#: I've been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in Asia - China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand - and to the United States and Canada.\n#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.\n#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon. Which is the most beautiful country you've been to?\n#Person1#: I think I'd say Norway.\n#Person2#: Isn't it really cold there?\n#Person1#: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but farther south, it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the countries they have been to. #Person1# thinks the most beautiful country he has ever been to is Norway.","topic":"countries"}
{"fname":"train_5021","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. I'm doing some market research and I'm hoping you might have a few minutes to answer some questions.\n#Person2#: Okay, sure.\n#Person1#: Great, thank you very much. First of all, do you own a personal computer?\n#Person2#: Of course! Doesn't everyone?\n#Person1#: How long have you owned it?\n#Person2#: I bought this particular computer last year. But I got my first PC in 1995.\n#Person1#: I see. And what do you primarily use your computer for?\n#Person2#: Well, I use it to send e-mails a lot, and... um, I have a teach-yourself French program. And I shop online pretty often.\n#Person1#: Mmm. Any other uses?\n#Person2#: Keeping track of my bank account, and there are a couple of computer games I enjoy.\n#Person1#: Now you've mentioned e-mail and online shopping. Do you use the Internet for any other purposes?\n#Person2#: Not really. I haven't got around to explore it too much.\n#Person1#: Okay, thanks. Sorry to have given you so much trouble. Thanks again.","summary":"#Person1# is doing some market research. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has a personal computer and use the Internet to send emails and shop online.","topic":"market research"}
{"fname":"train_5022","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jenny. What did you do today?\n#Person2#: Hi, Mark! I've just got back from the Art Gallery. They had a wonderful art exhibition today. You shouldn't have stayed home and worked on that paper. I think you would have been inspired by some of the paintings.\n#Person1#: Oh, Idon't know. I don't really care for modern art.\n#Person2#: I think you should think ofmodern art like food. You need to taste things to see if you like them. You know, some of the pieces at the exhibition were even for sale. The last one was on sale for $9,000.\n#Person1#: $9,000? Well, I may go and visit the exhibition tomorrow, but I'm not going tobuy anything.\n#Person2#: OK, let me know how it goes, won't you? And you might give Tom a call. He wanted to go with me today but his aunt was intown so he couldn't. He really wants to go.\n#Person1#: OK, I will.","summary":"Jenny tells Mark that she has been to the Art Gallery. Jenny persuades Mark to visit the exhibition and asks him to call Tom.","topic":"the exhibition"}
{"fname":"train_5023","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing, Mary?\n#Person2#: I am cooking the dinner, John.\n#Person1#: Oh. Look! The Capital Building caught on a big fire today.\n#Person2#: What? How about the people in the building?\n#Person1#: More than 220 people were killed and the building was destroyed.\n#Person2#: It must have taken the fire fighters a long time to put it out.\n#Person1#: Yes, they spent about five hours putting it out. Hm, what a strange smell!\n#Person2#: Oh, I forgot the food cooking on the fire!\n#Person1#: Be quick! Turn the gas off. You should be careful next rime, otherwise you'd have our house on fire!","summary":"Mary is cooking while John tells her that the Capital Building caught on a big fire. Mary forgets the food cooking on the fire.","topic":"catch a fire"}
{"fname":"train_5024","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this your umbrella, Miss?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, it is. Thank you. I was looking for it just now.\n#Person1#: You look a bit familiar to me. I wonder if we have met somewhere before?\n#Person2#: Have we?\n#Person1#: May I ask where you live?\n#Person2#: Just two blocks away, in that tall building.\n#Person1#: That's it. I live there too. I am on the 8th floor.\n#Person2#: It's a small world. We live on the same floor.\n#Person1#: I'm Adam Smith. May I know your name?\n#Person2#: I'm glad to know you. Mr. Smith. I'm Lily Brown.","summary":"Adam Smith gives Lily Brown her umbrella. They discover that they live on the same floor of the same building. They introduce themselves.","topic":"conversation between neighbours"}
{"fname":"train_5025","dialogue":"#Person1#: You must be feeling terrible for Mary. \n#Person2#: Yes, she's been like this for two weeks. \n#Person1#: I'm worried that she can't catch up with her class. \n#Person2#: So am I. The doctor says she'll get over in a month. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are both worried about Mary.","topic":"worried about Mary"}
{"fname":"train_5026","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the date today? \n#Person2#: December the fifteenth. The day after tomorrow is little Tom's birthday. \n#Person1#: Right . What present should we give him this time? By the way, how old is he? \n#Person2#: Thirteen today and tomorrow. Fourteen the day after tomorrow. \n#Person1#: How time flies! He's a big boy now. \n#Person2#: And don't forget Mary, Tom's twin sister. It's her birthday, too. \n#Person1#: OK. Let's invite all their little friends to come and celebrate. ","summary":"The day after tomorrow is Tom and Mary's birthday. #Person1# and #Person2# will invite all their little friends to come and celebrate.","topic":"twin's birthday"}
{"fname":"train_5027","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food? \n#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals. \n#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though. \n#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good breakfast. You will not run your car without fuel, and as well you won't expect your body to work without food. \n#Person1#: I never thought about it that way. \n#Person2#: I bet you eat a large evening meal, then sit and watch TV or read a book. Then instead of burning off your energy, your body stores it as fat. \n#Person1#: Oh doctor, I feel so foolish. \n#Person2#: Well control is really using common sense when you plan your eating habits. \n#Person1#: I know doctor, thank you so much. ","summary":"Jim asks the doctor how to lose weight. The doctor tells Jim to have a good breakfast and use common sense when planning eating habits.","topic":"eatting habit"}
{"fname":"train_5028","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now let's begin the class. Who is on duty today? \n#Person2#: I am, sir. \n#Person1#: Please come to the front to have five minutes' free talk in English. Very well! Whose turn is it to have a free talk? \n#Person2#: It's me, sir. But I am sorry I have forgotten to prepare for it. \n#Person1#: Well. Don't forget to perform your duty next time, ok? Now, let's start our lesson. ","summary":"It's #Person2#'s turn to give a free talk but #Person2# forgets. The teacher asks #Person2# to do it next time.","topic":"a free talk"}
{"fname":"train_5029","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have this in blue? \n#Person2#: Yes, we do. That one comes in green blue and red. \n#Person1#: And sorry. I can't find the price. How much is it? \n#Person2#: Oh, that's 39 dollars and 95 cents. It's on the sale at the moment. \n#Person1#: OK. Do you have it in extra small? \n#Person2#: I'll just go and check for you. ","summary":"#Person1# is buying clothes and asks #Person2# for help.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5030","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob, why don't we go out to lunch today and visit some friends?\n#Person2#: I'll miss today's football game. I can't miss it.\n#Person1#: Honestly, Bob, don't you ever get tired of football games?\n#Person2#: This will be one of the best games of the year. Why don't you watch it with me? You might like it.\n#Person1#: I have better things to do with my Sunday afternoons. Besides it's too rough for me.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go out to lunch and visit some friends with Bob. But Bob wants to watch a football game.","topic":"weekend activities"}
{"fname":"train_5031","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, hello, please come in and sit down. Your name is Mary North, I see.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: So why don't you tell me about yourself?\n#Person2#: Uh well, certainly, I come from Japan, but now I live here in London. I received a degree in business English at the university of Chicago in America, and I organized many activities at university. These are all in my application.\n#Person1#: Well, how about your office skills? Can you type fast?\n#Person2#: I can type. But not very fast.\n#Person1#: Can you do word processing and financial reports?\n#Person2#: Now I can't. But I'd like to learn about computers.\n#Person1#: What about languages?\n#Person2#: Well, I speak Japanese. My French is good, and I can speak English very well.\n#Person1#: Oh yes, I think will send you a letter next week.","summary":"Mary North comes to #Person1# to apply for a job. She tells #Person1# she has a business English degree. She can type and speak Japanese, French and English. She's willing to learn about computers.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5032","dialogue":"#Person1#: So you're the first woman they hired.\n#Person2#: Yes, there are 10 men, 10 car salesman and me.\n#Person1#: And how are you doing?\n#Person2#: This week I sold 3 cars. I was the Top salesperson.\n#Person1#: How did you do it? Did you do anything special?\n#Person2#: No, not really. It helps that I'm a woman. There are a lot of women looking at cars and buying cars by themselves. They feel more comfortable talking to a woman and you know, I like talking.\n#Person1#: How were the other salesman?\n#Person2#: They're very friendly.","summary":"#Person2# is the first saleswoman that her workplace hired. She tells #Person1# she was the Top salesperson and being a woman helps.","topic":"conversation about work"}
{"fname":"train_5033","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Linda, I hear there's going to be a table tennis match in the Sports Center this evening.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's true. The Chinese team will play the national team from Singapore.\n#Person2#: That's great. Is it a match between the Mens team or the women's team?\n#Person1#: Both teams are made up of excellent players, it short to be an exciting game. By the way have you got any tickets?\n#Person2#: Not yet, but I hear it is difficult to get a ticket.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll try my best to get one for you this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your help.\n#Person1#: I'll call you if I get the tickets.","summary":"#Person1# tells Linda there is a table tennis match at the Sports Center this evening. #Person1# will call Linda if there are tickets.","topic":"table tennis match"}
{"fname":"train_5034","dialogue":"#Person1#: How would you describe your job Sam?\n#Person2#: I'm a museum builder. I manage a team of people called museum educators. All of them hold graduate degrees in museum education, museum studies or public history, and all have worked in other museums or historic houses before joining my team.\n#Person1#: What do museum educators do?\n#Person2#: We help people learn, no matter what their age. We build programs around exhibitions or themes, objects and stories about people's lives. We work with many different audiences, students, families, teens, educators and other professionals and hobbyists.\n#Person1#: Do you have volunteers to help with your work?\n#Person2#: Yes, we have a lot of volunteers giving tours.\n#Person1#: What else are you in your team doing?\n#Person2#: We are also creating 2 mobile apps, print in online books and information and activities for our website and social media sites.\n#Person1#: Do you love your work?\n#Person2#: That goes without saying. Working in a museum was always my dream as a child.","summary":"#Person2# is a museum builder and manages a team of museum educators. #Person2# tells #Person1# they help people learn and have created 2 mobile apps.","topic":"work in museum"}
{"fname":"train_5035","dialogue":"#Person1#: In Britain, we are often told that people are leaving the big cities to live in the countryside, but is this the same worldwide?\n#Person2#: Not at all. If you look at the biggest cities in one thousand nine hundred and fifty, 7 out of the top 10 were in the developed countries. But by the year two thousand, the developing countries will have 8 out of top 10. New York, which in one thousand nine hundred and fifty, was number one with a population of around 12,000,000 will only be the sixth the largest city in the world, but with an extra 2 million.\n#Person1#: And London?\n#Person2#: London, which was number 2, won't even be in the top ten, its population in one thousand nine hundred and fifty, by the way, was about 10,000,000.\n#Person1#: And why is this happening? Why are people moving to the big cities from the country in the developing countries?\n#Person2#: The reasons are various, but many are moving to look for work and the problems caused by this are enormous. It said the 26,000,000 people will be living in Mexico City by the year two thousand, with Sao Paulo in Brazil, not far behind.\n#Person1#: It's hard to believe.\n#Person2#: I know. Well, just imagine the difficulties this is going to cause in terms of health, transport, an education.","summary":"#Person1# says #Person1# is told that people in developed countries tend to leave big cities. But #Person2# tells #Person1# that in developing countries, people still move to big cities from the countryside for various reasons. This also causes many difficulties.","topic":"population movement"}
{"fname":"train_5036","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm really looking forward to going camping this summer, Jason. When I get into the forest, I feel like I can finally relax. It's better than any beach.\n#Person2#: Me too, Sarah. I can't wait to sit by a fire and sleep in the forest under the stars. The one thing I find stressful, however, is the packing.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: We have to bring sleeping bags, clothes, food, water, games and so much more, but we don't have enough room in our car for extra stuff. It's really frustrating.\n#Person1#: That's why I want a car with far more enough space like Marie Antonis. They store all their camping things inside.\n#Person2#: Yeah, sounds like we have to save up money for a new car.","summary":"Sarah tells Jason that she is looking forward to going camping this summer. But Jason feels stressed about packing because their car is too small.","topic":"go camping"}
{"fname":"train_5037","dialogue":"#Person1#: Millie, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know that?\n#Person2#: Of course. What should we do for it?\n#Person1#: First of all, a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. It'll make her look younger. And a big birthday cake, too.\n#Person1#: Right? Should we have a special dinner?\n#Person2#: How about a Chinese dinner?\n#Person1#: Fine. Where shall we have it?\n#Person2#: We can have it at home. I have learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I'm sure mom will like them.\n#Person1#: All right. Are you going to the grocery store to buy some food as well?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Why don't we go together, dad?\n#Person1#: I'd love to. When?\n#Person2#: How about this afternoon?\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"Dad and Millie are talking about preparing for mom's fiftieth birthday. They are going to buy some food this afternoon.","topic":"mother's birthday"}
{"fname":"train_5038","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! I just bought one of those new Japanese cell phones! It's loaded with extras.\n#Person2#: What does it do?\n#Person1#: It's got a built-in video camera so you can see the person you're talking to.It also takes stills and I can use the E-mail mode to send digital pictures straight to my friend's phone!\n#Person2#: Wow! What else does it do?\n#Person1#: I can plug it into a folding keyboard to type in message mode. l can even surf the net.\n#Person2#: Cool! Anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes.With the 600 - second digital memory, l can record my voice and send it using voice message mode.\n#Person2#: Wow!\n#Person1#: You'll love this! I can use a stylus to draw a map on the touch screen and then use the fax mode to send it to another phone.","summary":"#Person1# introduces #Person1#'s new Japanese cell phone to #Person2#. It has a built-in video camera, 600-second digital memory, voice message mode, fax mode, etc.","topic":"new cell phone"}
{"fname":"train_5039","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I ' Ve been waiting my main dish for quite a time.\n#Person2#: Yes sir, just a minute, please. I ' ll check with the kitchen. Thank you for waiting. It takes another 10 to 15 minutes, I ' m afraid.\n#Person1#: I have an appointment in half an hour.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: Do you have anything else I can have instead?\n#Person2#: Well sir, yes. How about this stew? We can serve you at once.\n#Person1#: I ' ll take this stew then.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the main dish needs some more time. #Person1# changes it to the stew.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_5040","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going?\n#Person2#: I'm going to buy a CD.\n#Person1#: Why not listen to music online?\n#Person2#: Then I will have to pay quite a lot to listen to music on line, isn't it?\n#Person1#: You can audition music on line, and you can audition it off line after downloading it, so you needn't pay for it.\n#Person2#: I have downloaded one, but it still can't be listened.\n#Person1#: In order to listen to music, you must have the necessary software.\n#Person2#: Can you recommend some to me?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Realplayer is a good.\n#Person2#: Can I download it?\n#Person1#: Yes, but you need install it after downloading so that you can use it.\n#Person2#: I'll try it tonight.","summary":"#Person2#'ll buy a CD but #Person1# suggests listening to music online. #Person1# recommends a music software, Realplayer, to #Person2#.","topic":"listen to music"}
{"fname":"train_5041","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you with something?\n#Person2#: I would like to return some books.\n#Person1#: I ' ll take them.\n#Person2#: Here you go.\n#Person1#: These books were due two weeks ago.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I totally forgot they were due.\n#Person1#: You will need to pay late fees on these books.\n#Person2#: How much are the late fees?\n#Person1#: The fee is 25 cents every day.\n#Person2#: I have to pay 25 cents a day?\n#Person1#: And that ' s for each book that is late.\n#Person2#: That shouldn ' t be a problem.","summary":"#Person1# says #Person2#'s books were due and #Person2# needs to pay 25 cents every day for each book.","topic":"late fees"}
{"fname":"train_5042","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you see that small white car over there? It's Tom's new car.\n#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's beautiful. But it looks expensive.\n#Person1#: It is very expensive. Tom's father paid for it.\n#Person2#: I want to have a car like that. But I am not rich. And I don't have a rich daddy.\n#Person1#: They are By new models now, they are not very expensive. Maybe you should look for one.","summary":"#Person1# says Tom's new car is expensive. #Person2# likes it but can't afford it.","topic":"a new car"}
{"fname":"train_5043","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I booked a room here.\n#Person1#: Your name, please?\n#Person2#: Brown, Jason Brown.\n#Person1#: Wait for a minute, Mr. Brown, a single room with bath from today to the fifteenth.\n#Person2#: That's right\n#Person1#: Would you like to register now?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Could you fill out this registration form, please?\n#Person2#: OK. Is this all right?\n#Person1#: Yes. Thank you. May I see your passport, please?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Will you be paying in cash or by credit card?\n#Person2#: In cash.\n#Person1#: Your room number is 210. The bellboy will show you the way there. I hope you enjoy your stay.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# helps Jason Brown register for the room. Brown fills out the form, shows his passport, and pays in cash.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_5044","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am calling to say thank you for the interview yesterday.\n#Person2#: You are welcome. I am very impressed by your capability.\n#Person1#: Is there anything I should do?\n#Person2#: No, nothing. It's thoughtful of you to call me again.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Please call me at any time if you have any questions.\n#Person2#: OK, I will.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# to thank #Person2# for the interview yesterday.","topic":"thank-you call"}
{"fname":"train_5045","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Good morning, Stately Restaurant. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to book a table for seven thirty o'clock, please.\n#Person1#: Fine, sir. For how many people, please?\n#Person2#: For four people. We'd like a quiet table with a fine view of the river.\n#Person1#: OK. What name, please?\n#Person2#: This is Peter Kaufman.\n#Person1#: Can you spell that, please?\n#Person2#: Peter Kaufman, P-E-T-E-R, Peter, K-A-U-F-M-A-N, Kaufman.\n#Person1#: Oh, thanks, Mr. Kaufman. We look forward to your visit.\n#Person2#: Bye-bye.","summary":"#Person1# helps Peter Kaufman book a quiet table with the river view for 4 people for 19:30.","topic":"restaurant reservation"}
{"fname":"train_5046","dialogue":"#Person1#: do you mind if I sit here?\n#Person2#: no, of course not. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: don't I know you?\n#Person2#: yes, now that you mention it, I think we had a chemistry class together in high school.\n#Person1#: you're right! How are you? It's been a long time!\n#Person2#: What did you do after high school?\n#Person1#: I went straight to university afterwards. What about you?\n#Person2#: I took a year off to go travelling.\n#Person1#: that sounds exciting. Where did you go?\n#Person2#: I went all over the world. It was the best year of my life. Where did you go to school?\n#Person1#: I went to a small school in Connecticut. It has a very good reputation for its languages department.\n#Person2#: Oh, did you study a foreign language?\n#Person1#: yes, I got a grant to study Chinese.\n#Person2#: that's a very difficult language to learn, isn't it?\n#Person1#: it is, but it's very rewarding.\n#Person2#: so you can speak Chinese?\n#Person1#: I can, but not as well as I'd like to. I'll be studying Chinese until the day I die!\n#Person2#: I think most languages take a lifetime to learn well.","summary":"#Person2# took a year off to travel around the world after high school, while #Person1# went straight to university to learn Chinese. #Person2# thinks Chinese is difficult and #Person1#'ll spend the whole life learning it.","topic":"life experience"}
{"fname":"train_5047","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am certain I am going to fail my English test.\n#Person2#: Why are you so pessimistic?\n#Person1#: Because it's impossible to improve listening level within a week.\n#Person2#: Only for this reason?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think my vocabulary and reading comprehension are not very bad.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. Practice makes perfect. I will lend you some listening materials, so that you can practise more before the exam. I believe you can pass the exam with good preparation.\n#Person1#: Oh, thank you. That's very nice of you.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person1#'ll fail the English test because #Person1# can't improve listening fast. #Person2# will lend #Person1# materials.","topic":"exam preparation"}
{"fname":"train_5048","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Jack. What's going on?\n#Person2#: Hey Matt. I'm going to ask Martha to marry me?\n#Person1#: Really? When did you decide this?\n#Person2#: I always knew she was the one, but I decided to pop the big question about 2 weeks ago. I'm just debating on how to do it.\n#Person1#: That's exciting, man.\n#Person2#: So how did you propose?\n#Person1#: You shouldn't use my example. It wasn't special. I kind of wish I made it more special but it's too late now.\n#Person2#: What do you think I should do?\n#Person1#: There are a lot of options. You can surprise her over dinner, or ask her in a public area, or if you have the balls, ask her father in front of her.\n#Person2#: I never thought about that.\n#Person1#: Thought about what?\n#Person2#: Asking her father in front of her. How do you think she will react?\n#Person1#: I don't know. You should know how she's going to react. She is your girlfriend.\n#Person2#: I think that's the idea I was looking for. Thanks, man.\n#Person1#: Don't mention it. Good luck. You're going to need it.","summary":"Jack is about to propose to Martha. Matt says that his proposing example wasn't special but he suggests lots of options. Jack thinks asking her father in front of her is good.","topic":"ways to propose"}
{"fname":"train_5049","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Steven! What do you like to do during the weekend?\n#Person2#: I love swimming and cycling. On Saturday morning I usually ride my bike around the city or the country road for almost two hours.\n#Person1#: That's great! I think they do you a lot of good.\n#Person2#: Sure, they do.\n#Person1#: But why do you choose cycling at first?\n#Person2#: Because it is convenient and good for environmental protection.\n#Person1#: You are really a good citizen.\n#Person2#: That's what I can do.","summary":"Steven tells #Person1# he goes cycling every Saturday. Steven chose cycling because it's convenient and environment-friendly.","topic":"goes cycling"}
{"fname":"train_5050","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Jack. How's it going?\n#Person2#: I'm falling in love.\n#Person1#: What! With who?\n#Person2#: That girl in my econ class. She is so hot.\n#Person1#: Did you guys go on a date already?\n#Person2#: No. I didn't even talk to her yet. But I think I'm in love.\n#Person1#: Does she have a boyfriend?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I've been following her around campus and I haven't seen another guy.\n#Person1#: Dude, you're a stalker man. Just ask her on a date.\n#Person2#: I plan on running into her in the cafeteria when she's alone. I think I'll ask her then.\n#Person1#: So why do you think you're in love?\n#Person2#: She's the only thing I can think of all day long.\n#Person1#: That's called blind love. Well, I gotta run. Tell me how it goes next week.\n#Person2#: Aright. I'll talk to you later.","summary":"Jack's falling in love with a girl and he's been following her but never talk to her. #Person1# thinks the love is blind love and suggests he ask her on a date.","topic":"fall in love"}
{"fname":"train_5051","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like other films starring Charlie Chaplin?\n#Person2#: Well, I like others very much, but I really don't think much of this one.\n#Person1#: You don't like the performance, do you?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I don't like the story.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss films starring Charlie Chaplin.","topic":"Chaplin's films"}
{"fname":"train_5052","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you feel about wearing name logos or slogans on your clothing?\n#Person2#: I've never really thought about it before. I guess it doesn't bother me.\n#Person1#: Do you think advertising has an influence on the choices you make when you're shopping?\n#Person2#: I guess so. I usually buy name-brand clothing, shoes, and electronic goods. How about you?\n#Person1#: I actually try to avoid name-brand items. I can't stand it when big companies advertise their products all over the place!\n#Person2#: I know that advertisers are experts at persuading people to spend their money, I think brilliant items are usually higher quality than ~ grounds.\n#Person1#: I think is sensible to buy products that is high quality than others when you want to buy something that's going to last a long time, but I don't think it always makes sense.\n#Person2#: Do you have a brand preference for anything?\n#Person1#: I do for shower items like shower gel and shampoo, but I don't for higher-end items.\n#Person2#: What do you think about the ' impossible is nothing ' billboard on the high street?\n#Person1#: It's just a slogan for a famous company ; there's nothing really special about it.\n#Person2#: I think it's a brilliant advert! It really grabs my attention!\n#Person1#: To each their own!","summary":"#Person2# usually buys name-brand clothes, while #Person1# doesn't because #Person1# finds big companies' advertisement is annoying. #Person1# thinks the slogan 'impossible is nothing' is not special but #Person2# loves it.","topic":"discuss advertisement"}
{"fname":"train_5053","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your favourite ball sport?\n#Person2#: I like basketball. I really enjoy watching the NBA games on TV.\n#Person1#: Who's your favourite player?\n#Person2#: I don't really have one but I support Huston.\n#Person1#: Do they have a good team?\n#Person2#: I think they do, but I'm biased. They have a good manager and a great coach.\n#Person1#: I can't keep up with the game. The players play so quickly that I can hardly see what they are doing.\n#Person2#: I have the same problem. The players are really very skilful. I wish I could play that well.\n#Person1#: You play for an amateur team, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. We're doing pretty well this season. We'Ve won most of our games, but we're not top of the league table.\n#Person1#: How many more games are there this season?\n#Person2#: We'Ve got four more games. I hope we can win all of them.","summary":"#Person2# likes basketball and enjoys watching NBA games. #Person2# supports Huston. #Person1# can't keep up with the game because players play so fast. #Person2# plays for an amateur team.","topic":"basketball"}
{"fname":"train_5054","dialogue":"#Person1#: Management is going through a big turnover these days. With Bill's retirement, and department realignment, we have lost about 1\/3 of our managerial staff. They've been dropping like flies. . .\n#Person2#: Isn't that a good thing? Having fewer bosses means having less stress, don't you think?\n#Person1#: Actually, I don't think so. Supervisors are really important to make sure everything goes smoothly in the workplace. They are necessary for divvying up work and disciplining employees. If there is no one to keep an eye on us, no one would get any work done. You know what they say, when the cat's away, the mice play.\n#Person2#: You're right, we do need leadership. But what we don't need is too many people to lead us. You know what they say about too many chiefs and not enough Indians. . .\n#Person1#: Alright. . . I get your point.","summary":"#Person2# thinks fewer bosses mean less stress but #Person1# thinks supervisors are important to discipline employees. #Person2# thinks leadership is important but they don't need too many leaders.","topic":"discuss management"}
{"fname":"train_5055","dialogue":"#Person1#: Every year, the South has the floods. It is an act of God.\n#Person2#: Do you really think so?\n#Person1#: Yeah, you have some other ideas?\n#Person2#: I think, in some way it is an act of God, but in another way, it just is caused by us.\n#Person1#: For example?\n#Person2#: We didn't pay attention to the environment, cut down trees and polluted the air.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. Fortunately government has taken some action to prevent such things.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the floods are an act of God, but #Person2# thinks it's caused by humans.","topic":"reasons for floods"}
{"fname":"train_5056","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Bob. Whatchy doing?\n#Person2#: I'm at home painting.\n#Person1#: I didn't know you paint. What type of painting is it?\n#Person2#: I enjoy oil painting. I learned it in one of my extra classes in college.\n#Person1#: That sounds so interesting. I wish I learned a hobby.\n#Person2#: Hobbies are never too late to learn. They offer a variety of classes at the local community college. You should look into it.\n#Person1#: I think I will. Thanks for the info.","summary":"Bob likes oil painting. #Person1# wishes #Person1# learned a hobby. Bob recommends the local community college.","topic":"learn a hobby"}
{"fname":"train_5057","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?\n#Person2#: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to have all that furniture in your room.\n#Person1#: I'd like to have the bed and the wardrobe.\n#Person2#: You would fit both of them in your bedroom. Perhaps you could also get the dressing table. I think that one would look good in your bedroom.\n#Person1#: Yes, it would. It's very expensive though.\n#Person2#: Everything in this magazine seems expensive. You could probably find something similar in a discount store.\n#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure I could find something similar at one. I'd also like to get a new carpet for my bedroom.\n#Person2#: You can get cheap carpets easily. Another idea is to buy a rug. That would cover a lot of the carpet and you wouldn't have to replace the carpet. It would save you a lot of work.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'm really looking forward to redoing my bedroom.","summary":"#Person1#'ll redecorate #Person1#'s bedroom so #Person1# bought a magazine for references. #Person2# thinks everything in the magazine is expensive so #Person1# can buy something similar in discount stores. #Person1# wants a carpet but #Person2# recommends a rug.","topic":"redecorate a room"}
{"fname":"train_5058","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the post office is?\n#Person2#: Sure. If you get on this road and turn left at the second intersection, you'll see it on your right-hand side.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much for your assistance!\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the post office.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_5059","dialogue":"#Person1#: Some people are always closing their handsets, so it's difficult to inform them.\n#Person2#: Why not send them short messages?\n#Person1#: Can short messages reach them?\n#Person2#: Short messages will be kept in the short messages center. Once they open the handsets they will receive them, which is better than you can't find them.\n#Person1#: Why haven't I thought of this skill?\n#Person2#: I use short messages quite a lot. If it's not too complicated I will send a short message, which can save much phone charge.\n#Person1#: I am informed that many people used short messages to pay a New Year call, and only on the Spring Festival it amounted to 1 billion this year, didn't it?\n#Person2#: I almost can't live without messages, from which I learn about weather forecasts and stock quotations.","summary":"#Person1# thinks it's difficult to reach people who close handsets. #Person2# suggests sending short messages. When people open the handsets, they'll receive them.","topic":"short messages"}
{"fname":"train_5060","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the special today?\n#Person2#: 'All-you-can-eat'dinner special.\n#Person1#: I don't like to.\n#Person2#: Do you care for seafood?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm very fond of seafood.\n#Person2#: Which seafood do you prefer?\n#Person1#: I'd like to have red cooked sea cucumber.\n#Person2#: Is there anything else you would like to have?\n#Person1#: Bring me an assorted cold dish, please.\n#Person2#: Would you care for beverage?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm fine.\n#Person2#: What would you like to drink?\n#Person1#: A bottle of champagne.","summary":"#Person1# orders red cooked sea cucumber, assorted cold dish, and champagne from #Person2#.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_5061","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry to tell you that you failed in the job interview in our company.\n#Person2#: It is tough to accept it, I mean. But can you tell me why?\n#Person1#: It is hard to tell. Maybe it is because you're not resourceful enough to be a manager.\n#Person2#: I get it, and thank you for your honesty.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# failed in the interview because #Person2#'s not resourceful enough.","topic":"interview failure"}
{"fname":"train_5062","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good moming. sir. Here is your breakfast.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Just put it on the table.\n#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: En, would you please give me some bread please? I am hungry now.\n#Person1#: OK. I will get you some right now.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# breakfast and will bring #Person2# bread.","topic":"serve breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_5063","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, sir? You look pale.\n#Person2#: I feel dizzy and weak. And I'm having this pain in my ear. I think I am sick.\n#Person1#: Are you often traveling by plane?\n#Person2#: No, this is the second time.\n#Person1#: That's right. It's normal if you don't often take the plane. Just relax a little bit.\n#Person2#: Why this happens to me when I am on the plane? I feel bad.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, sir. It's just because of the lower pressure.\n#Person2#: What should I do about it?\n#Person1#: You may feel much better if you chew some gum or peanuts.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks. Does it work really? I'll give a try.\n#Person1#: Are you feeling better now? Do you need some pills?\n#Person2#: Much better. Thank you. I just feel tired but I can't fall asleep.\n#Person1#: So, you'd better wear this eyeshade and you will sleep well.\n#Person2#: I am not used to wearing that. Thanks.\n#Person1#: If you try to adapt yourself to your destination's local time, you'll feel more comfortable. So please try to sleep, and have meals according to Los Angeles's time.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much.\n#Person1#: You are welcome. Please press the button when you need any help.","summary":"#Person2# feels sick. #Person1# says it's because the lower pressure and suggests #Person2# chew some gum or peanuts. #Person2# can't sleep. #Person1# suggests wearing an eyeshade but #Person2# refuses. #Person2# advises #Person1# to adapt to the destination's local time.","topic":"take the plane"}
{"fname":"train_5064","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John, this is Mary, your tenant up in Lincoln Park.\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Mary, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I was wondering when trash collection day was.\n#Person2#: It's on Tuesdays and Fridays.\n#Person1#: Great.\n#Person2#: You could save a couple of dollars by taking it to the dump yourself, though.\n#Person1#: Oh, o. k. Where's that?\n#Person2#: It's at the corner of that street.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Who do I call for trash collection?\n#Person2#: Just leave the stuff by the curb. The company'll send a guy out next month to give you the bill.\n#Person1#: All right. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"Mary asks John about the trash collection. John tells Mary the date, location, and bill about it. John also suggests an alternative way.","topic":"trash collection"}
{"fname":"train_5065","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, so now the last point on our agenda. Jill, let's go over the profit and loss statement.\n#Person2#: Great. Well, the main issue here, as you can see is that our expenses are through the roof.\n#Person1#: Let's see. . . These numbers are off the charts! What's going on here!\n#Person2#: Well, um, sir, the company expenditures on entertainment and travel are out of control. Look at these bills for example. Just this month we'Ve paid over twenty thousand dollars for hotel charges!\n#Person1#: OK, thank you. I'll look into it.\n#Person2#: The list goes on and on. Here, this is a bill for five thousand dollars for spa treatments!\n#Person1#: Thank you, that will be all. I'll take care of it.\n#Person2#: Look at this one sir, eight thousand dollars were spent in one night at a place called ' Wild Things '? !\n#Person1#: OK, I get it!! Thank you for your very thorough analysis!","summary":"#Person2# tells Jill their expenses are through the roof. They spend too much on entertainment and travel, such as hotel charges, spa treatments, and a place called 'Wild Things'.","topic":"expense analysis"}
{"fname":"train_5066","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a resume here.\n#Person2#: What's your name, please?\n#Person1#: David, Chou.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes Mr. Chou. We have been looking forward to this.\n#Person1#: These are all my personal documents about my education and working experience you asked for. And I have to be off for an important meeting now. If you think I am right for the job, please keep me informed.\n#Person2#: Ok, I will call you if you give me your name card.\n#Person1#: I am sorry, but I don't have one with me right now.\n#Person2#: In that case, just tell me your phone number.\n#Person1#: It's 687 3452.","summary":"David Chou gives #Person2# his personal documents about education and work experience. Chou gives #Person2# his phone number for further notice.","topic":"hand in documents"}
{"fname":"train_5067","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you a bus tour round the city?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Do you want to join the day tour or the night tour?\n#Person1#: Day tour. How much does that cost?\n#Person2#: $ 20.\n#Person1#: Is lunch included?\n#Person2#: Of course. You will have the local specialties.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the bus day tour includes lunch and costs $20.","topic":"day tour"}
{"fname":"train_5068","dialogue":"#Person1#: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.\n#Person2#: What's up?\n#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday.\n#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work?\n#Person1#: Yes, everything. I feel overwhelmed by the daily work. Sometimes, I just can't focus on what I am doing. What is worse, though I make plans for a whole week, I always have to make changes later on because other things come up. I can't manage my time well. I can't handle work well. I am afraid I was screw up more things.\n#Person2#: Look, Lucy. Things are not so bad as you said. This is our company's busiest time in a year. You need to relax a little. Don't push yourself too hard, ok?\n#Person1#: Well, I will try.","summary":"The boss talked to Lucy because she missed a deadline and forgot to reply to a VIP customer. Lucy feels overwhelmed and stressed. #Person2# comforts her and suggests her relax.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_5069","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome, everyone. Welcome to Language International. My name is Ema Waston. And I am the center manager. I hope you will all have a wonderful stay here with us. This is Mr. Brone, our social organizer.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Ema. Hello, everyone. I'm Jone Brone, And it's my job to make sure you have some fun while you are here. Now this afternoon we'll go together on the walking tour of the city. And then on Wednesday afternoon, we are off to the legal sports center where you can play volleyball or football, use the gym, or go swimming to keep yourselves fit. And on Friday afternoon, we have a film club. This week's film is Spider Man. On Saturday, we are going on a day trip to Oxford, leaving here at 8:30 in the morning. Please don't be late, or we'll go without you. And finally on Sunday, we are off to London, leaving at the same time. If there are any other things you'd like to do while you are here, just ask me. And I will see if I can help.","summary":"Ema Watson welcomes everyone and introduces John Brone. Brone tells everyone they'll have a walking tour this afternoon and they'll go to the sports center, film club, Oxford and London in the following days.","topic":"tour plan"}
{"fname":"train_5070","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, madam?\n#Person2#: I've lost my shoulder bag.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you have searched everywhere?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can't find it anywhere.\n#Person1#: Can you describe it to me?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is brown and has a large button at the front.\n#Person1#: What is it made of?\n#Person2#: It's made of leather.\n#Person1#: When did you last have it?\n#Person2#: I had it with me before I played table tennis on the chair. But after I came back from the rest room, it was not there any longer.\n#Person1#: What's in it?\n#Person2#: My purse with about 200 Yuan, my keys, my cell phone and an address book.\n#Person1#: Please leave me your name and telephone number so that we can inform you as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# lost her shoulder bag. #Person2# left it on the chair but it was gone when she came back. #Person1#'ll help find it.","topic":"lose a bag"}
{"fname":"train_5071","dialogue":"#Person1#: My jewelry store needs a new website. The one I have now is so out of date. I bet I'm losing customers because of that.\n#Person2#: I have been designing websites for three years. Just give me a week, and Fll create an amazing site that will impress both you and your customers.","summary":"#Person2#'ll design a amazing website for #Person1#'s jewelry store.","topic":"design a website"}
{"fname":"train_5072","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to go to movies with you, Tim. But it'll be quite late after the movie. How are we coming back? The last bus back is at 9:30 p.m.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Auntie Lee is giving us a lift home after her class.","summary":"Tim says Auntie Lee will take #Person1# and Tim home after the movie.","topic":"take someone home"}
{"fname":"train_5073","dialogue":"#Person1#: CFC Taxis.\n#Person2#: Hello. I'd like to book a taxi, please.\n#Person1#: Certainly. For what time?\n#Person2#: Five o'clock tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: Where from, madam?\n#Person2#: From Qilu Hotel.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. Where do you want to go?\n#Person2#: To the railway station. How much will it cost?\n#Person1#: About 20 dollars.\n#Person2#: How long will it take to get there?\n#Person1#: If the traffic is not too busy, it will take about 15 minutes.","summary":"#Person2# calls CFC Taxis to take her from Qilu Hotel to the railway station at 5:00 tomorrow.","topic":"book a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_5074","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan?\n#Person2#: I can't wait to see Canada, Jason, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.\n#Person1#: There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?\n#Person2#: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.\n#Person1#: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?\n#Person2#: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.\n#Person1#: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.\n#Person2#: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.\n#Person1#: It's fine if you're a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?\n#Person2#: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I'd rather be sea - sick than dead.","summary":"Susan's husband insists on flying to Canada but Susan wants to sail. Jason thinks air transport is safer than road transport but Susan still prefers to sail even though she's only been in a boat once.","topic":"transportation"}
{"fname":"train_5075","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Anderson. My name is Jenny Green, and I'm a secretary at Feiyu Food Company.\n#Person2#: I don't think we have an appointment.\n#Person1#: No, we don't. I'm very sorry to just show up like this.\n#Person2#: Since you are already here, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Well, I know that your supermarket was founded three years ago and business has been good for the past two years.\n#Person2#: I'm quite busy, Miss Green. If you don't mind, please get straight to the point.\n#Person1#: OK. You may have heard of products made by our company. We also have TV advertisements. We would like to work with you. If we cooperate, it'll certainly help your business.\n#Person2#: I'm quite satisfied with the food company that serves us now. Its products are popular with customers.\n#Person1#: Here. At least take a look at some of our products.\n#Person2#: All right... These are pretty good indeed, but...\n#Person1#: The price is very reasonable. And you don't even need to worry about a contract. if you are not satisfied, we will adjust the price.\n#Person2#: Well, I know, but now I have an important meeting. Leave your card. I'll call you when necessary.","summary":"Jenny Green promotes her company's products to Mr. Anderson but Anderson's quite satisfied with the current food company. Jenny asks him to look at her products and he thinks they are good. Anderson will call her when necessary.","topic":"recommend products"}
{"fname":"train_5076","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you mid Jacky are engaged at last.\n#Person2#: Yes, we are.\n#Person1#: When are you getting married?\n#Person2#: In the autumn.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. Where's the wedding going to be?\n#Person2#: We're not sure yet. Perhaps in San Diego.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I remembered your parents live there. don't they?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: Where are you going to live? We're going to buy a flat or a small house somewhere in the South.","summary":"#Person1# hears #Person2# and Jacky are engaged. They are getting married in autumn and will move to the south.","topic":"getting married"}
{"fname":"train_5077","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. Hey. Hey, hey, hey!! What are you doing?\n#Person2#: Uh, what does it look like I'm doing? I'm having your car towed away for parking illegally.\n#Person1#: Officer. You can't do that. That's not fair.\n#Person2#: What do you mean it's not fair? You parked your car in a no-parking area.\n#Person1#: What? What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Look, sir. There's a sign right there that says\u2026\n#Person1#: Where? Where?\n#Person2#: ... right there! It says, Tow away zone. No parking between the hours of 7 a.m. through 6 p.m.\n#Person1#: Oh, that one? Those tree branches are covering it.\n#Person2#: Sorry, you're going to have to take that complaint up with the city. I'm just doing my job. I'm just here to uphold the law. Anyway, you can clearly see it once you get out of your car.\n#Person1#: But, but ... my car was only here for five minutes.\n#Person2#: Sorry. But it's my duty.\n#Person1#:  I had to just run into this building to ... to drop off some clothing at the homeless shelter. Just trying to help people in need.\n#Person2#: Sir. The homeless shelter? It's six blocks down the road. Anyway, look, here's your ticket, and the address where you can pick up your car is found on the back.\n#Person1#: What? A hundred and fifty dollars? That's outrageous. I mean, completely ludicrous.\n#Person2#: Sorry. Don't park your car illegally!\n#Person1#: So, you mean that you're going to have my car towed away. I'm standing right here. Look. How about two tickets for a lecture on the history of the English language tomorrow night at the library? Anything.\n#Person2#: Sir. It's illegal to bribe an officer.\n#Person1#: Wait, wait wait, or how 'bout some coupons for a free burger at that restaurant across the street.? \n#Person2#: You've got to be kidding me.\n#Person1#: Buy one and get the second one half price.\n#Person2#: You know sir, you'd probably better leave now. Have a good day.","summary":"#Person2# is towing #Person1#'s car away for parking illegally. #Person1# explains that the tree branches covered the sign but #Person2# still gives him an expensive ticket. #Person1# offers #Person2# tickets for a lecture and coupons at the restaurant across the street but #Person2# says it's illegal to bribe an officer.","topic":"tow one's car"}
{"fname":"train_5078","dialogue":"#Person1#: Give me your hand. (takes Rose's hand) Close your eyes. Go on. (Rose closes her eyes) Step up. Now hold on to the rail. Keep your eyes closed; don't peek. \n#Person2#: I'm not. \n#Person1#: Step up onto the rail. Hold on. Keep your eyes closed. Trust me? \n#Person2#: I trust you. \n#Person1#: All right, open your eyes. (Rose opens her eyes. She stretches her arms, and Jack stands behind her, arms around her. ) \n#Person2#: I'm fling, Jack. (singing) Come, Josephine, in my flying machine. Up she goes, and up she goes. . . ","summary":"Jack takes Rose's hands. Jack asks Rose to close her eyes and step up onto the rail. They play Titanic.","topic":"play Titanic"}
{"fname":"train_5079","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did her boss say to you? \n#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work. \n#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter. \n#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days. ","summary":"#Person1# worries about #Person2# because #Person2# is not in the mood.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_5080","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you find something? \n#Person2#: I would like to buy a new fridge. \n#Person1#: Is there one in particular that you like? \n#Person2#: I was looking at this Kenmore refrigerator. \n#Person1#: Ah yes, that is a great refrigerator. \n#Person2#: What's so great about it? \n#Person1#: It's both affordable and it comes with all the appliances. \n#Person2#: What appliances? \n#Person1#: It comes with an ice maker, water dispenser, and there is a lot of room inside. \n#Person2#: May I see the inside for myself? \n#Person1#: Be my guest. \n#Person2#: Wow! You're right! This refrigerator is great. I'll take it. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a Kenmore refrigerator. #Person2# promotes it to #Person1#. #Person1# likes it and will take it.","topic":"recommend a refrigerator"}
{"fname":"train_5081","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, here is a very special business card from an illustrator. Every time I go through my book of business cards, I will notice it. It is an eye-catching one. \n#Person2#: Wow, fantastic. I like the font and color for his name. It is creative yet personal. \n#Person1#: Yes, it is a bold design. People will believe he can make an illustration as an impressive as a business card. It just stands out from those plain and standard ones used by government people or other big private and public organizations. \n#Person2#: I agree. Business cards are great tools for promoting personal business. It won't take much time to design an amazing card, but it can make a big difference among the crowd. And you'll always notice it from your collection. For they have outspoken colors, own design and the sizes are not always according the mainstream business card. I wish to have one like this. But for sure our company has its own corporate design which all employees have to follow. ","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# a special business card from an illustrator and #Person1# thinks it stands out. #Person2# agrees and thinks business cards are for promoting personal business so a special one can make a difference.","topic":"business cards"}
{"fname":"train_5082","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take an order now? \n#Person2#: Yes, I think ready to order. Elitherbeth , What would you like to have? \n#Person3#: I haven't made my mind yet. You order first , Donald. \n#Person2#: Alright. Fish with chicken soup and I want to steak medium raw. I have a big potato green beans and make a salad. All of the dessert later.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. And you Miss. What would you like to have? \n#Person3#: I can't decide , I didn't see anything I really like. \n#Person1#: There are over thirty dishes to select from. Miss.\n#Person2#: There must be something you should like, Elitherbeth.\n#Person3#: Well, I guess so. But the only seafood that I don't hate is oysters. and I don't care for chicken and I don't like fish. Do you any oysters\n#Person1#: No , Miss. I'm afraid not. How about some other seafood. ?\n#Person3#: Oysters are the only seafood I like. I dislike the rest.\n#Person2#: I wish they would have something for you. \n#Person1#: May I suggest tomato soup? Steak mushroom gravy, a curry and butter colifa for dessert , drop-very pie with ice-cream.","summary":"Donald orders chicken soup and steak but Elitherbeth can't decide. Elitherbeth doesn't like seafood, chicken, or fish. Elitherbeth only likes oysters but #Person1# doesn't have any. #Person1# suggests some food and dessert.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_5083","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is Ken. May I speak to Andy?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid Andy isn't in at the moment. He's gone to the supermarket. Could I take a message?\n#Person1#: Great. Can you remind Andy that we're meeting tomorrow at 3:00 o'clock?\n#Person2#: OK. Does he know where the meeting is?\n#Person1#: Tell him we'll be meeting in the corner office downtown.\n#Person2#: Yes, corner office downtown. Is there anything else?\n#Person1#: I'll leave my telephone number just in case he doesn't have it.\n#Person2#: OK, I'm ready.\n#Person1#: My cell phone number is 4399087754.\n#Person2#: That's 4398087754.\n#Person1#: No, it's 4399087754.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll make sure Andy sees this as soon as he comes back.\n#Person1#: Thank you, goodbye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye.","summary":"Ken calls but #Person2# says Andy's out. Ken asks #Person2# to tell Andy they'll meet in the corner office and Ken leaves his phone number.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_5084","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Carol, what's new?\n#Person2#: Not much, just catching up on a TV show I like to watch. Sometimes it's nice to come home after a long day at work and relax.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. In fact, I wouldn't mind some relaxation time myself.\n#Person2#: You look like you had a long day, too. Did you just get home from work?\n#Person1#: No, I just returned home from an overseas business trip. I spent the last 24 hours in airports, and on airplanes. Luckily, I have the next 2 days off, it's a rare opportunity.\n#Person2#: So what are you going to do, since you finally have time to yourself?\n#Person1#: When I can I like to go to the beach. I go for a swim, dry off and lay in the sun with a good book to read.\n#Person2#: That sounds very peaceful, it's nice to be alone sometimes. Of course, there is nothing better than hanging out with your friends.\n#Person1#: That's true, actually if you're not doing anything tomorrow. You could come out with me and my friends we're going to have lunch, and then go see a movie.\n#Person2#: I would love to, I don't work tomorrow either.\n#Person1#: Great, well, I'll let you watch your TV show and I'll go to my room to send some emails to my boss.\n#Person2#: Don't be silly, you work too hard. Sit down and watch the show with me, relax.\n#Person1#: I guess that's the best thing to do.","summary":"Carol is watching a TV show and #Person1# just comes back from an overseas business trip. #Person1#'ll have two days off. #Person1# invites Carol to join them for lunch and movie tomorrow and Carol invites #Person1# to watch the TV show together tonight.","topic":"relaxation"}
{"fname":"train_5085","dialogue":"#Person1#: International Film Club.\n#Person2#: Hello, I'd like some information about the club, please?\n#Person1#: Certainly, first of all, you must be over 15. Is that OK?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. I'm 16, are you open on Sunday.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, we aren't. When we started we opened from Tuesday to Friday, but now we open from Monday to Saturday. We get more people now.\n#Person2#: Oh, OK. What about times?\n#Person1#: We open the doors at 7:30 and the film usually starts at 7:45. We close at 11:00 PM.\n#Person2#: Is it expensive?\n#Person1#: It costs $7. 50 to see each film or you can pay for a month, which is cheaper, $15. 00.\n#Person2#: That sounds good. What do I need to do now?\n#Person1#: Why don't you come along this week, ask for me? My name is John Smith, my workmate can give me a call if I'm not here.\n#Person2#: Great, and where are you?\n#Person1#: We're behind the local library building, it's next to the bus station, opposite a bank.\n#Person2#: OK, that's fine, thanks.","summary":"John Smith tells #Person2# the International Film Club opens from Monday to Saturday and each film costs $7.5 per film or $15 for a month. John Smith invites #Person2# to come along.","topic":"a movie club"}
{"fname":"train_5086","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mrs. Thompson once ditheist, Jason.\n#Person2#: Why? We shouldn't be in trouble or anything? In fact we were super active during the entire class discussion this morning.\n#Person1#: That's just it. I don't think it's a bad thing at all. I think she is going to ask us to run for class monitor.\n#Person2#: Whoa! Really? That's a lot of responsibility.\n#Person1#: Well, I think you'd be great at it. Besides, it's a big honor to be asked to do it. It means that Mrs. Thompson sees us as leaders.\n#Person2#: I'm not sure if I can do it by myself, though. Could we do it together?\n#Person1#: Let's ask Mrs. Thompson. I hear her coming in from the hallway now.","summary":"#Person1# tells Jason Mrs. Thompson once ditheist and #Person1# guesses she wants them to run for class monitors. They'll ask Mrs. Thompson whether they can do this together.","topic":"run for monitors"}
{"fname":"train_5087","dialogue":"#Person1#: Won't you have some of this?\n#Person2#: Yes, thanks.\n#Person1#: It's my grandmother's favorite recipe for barbecue.\n#Person2#: It's very good. How do you make it?\n#Person1#: I use a special dressing and homemade catsup.\n#Person2#: This salad looks so nice-just right for a hot day.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.\n#Person2#: You Americans usually have nutritious food.\n#Person1#: Oh, but Chinese food is so delicious. I wish I knew how to cook Chinese food. Do you follow recipes?\n#Person2#: We use different spices but few people use recipes. They learn to cook by experience.\n#Person1#: I always use a recipe but my grandmother never did. She was a great cook. She would make clam chowder and cornbread every Sunday night.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to have barbecue made by #Person1#'s grandmother's recipe. #Person2# says most Chinese cook foods without recipes and #Person1#'s grandmother also cooks by experience.","topic":"cook"}
{"fname":"train_5088","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, you ' re applying for a B2 visa, where is your final destination and what ' s the purpose of your trip to the United States?\n#Person2#: I ' m going to visit my brother. he ' s just had a baby. He lives in Minneapolis.\n#Person1#: And how long do you you plan to remain in the United States?\n#Person2#: I ' ll be here for approximately three weeks. See, here ' s my return ticket for the twenty-sixth of March.\n#Person1#: And, who is sponsoring your trip?\n#Person2#: My brother, here, this is an invitation letter from him. I will stay with him and his family in their home.\n#Person1#: Alright, tell me about the ties you have to your home country.\n#Person2#: Well, I own a house. actually, I ' m leaving my dog there with my neighbors. I have a car at home, and oh, my job! I ' m employed by Tornal as an engineer. Actually, I only have three weeks ' vacation, so I have to go back to work at the end of March.\n#Person1#: And what evidence do you have that you are financially independent?\n#Person2#: Well, I do have assets in my country. like I said, I own a house, and see, here ' s a bank statement showing my investments, and my bank balance.\n#Person1#: I ' m sorry, sir, we cannot grant you a B2 visa at this time, instead, you are granted a resident visa! Congratulations, you are the millionth person to apply for a visa! You win! Congratulations!","summary":"#Person1# is applying for a B2 visa. #Person1# will spend three weeks in the United States and stay with his brother. He has a house and works as an engineer in his country. At last, #Person2# grants him a resident visa and #Person2# is the millionth person to apply for a visa.","topic":"apply for visa"}
{"fname":"train_5089","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don ' t you agree that all the thieves should be punished by cutting off their fingers?\n#Person2#: I ' m afraid many people would turn thumbs down on it.\n#Person1#: Don ' t you think in that case, there wouldn ' t be so much stealing?\n#Person2#: Definitely. But I think it is too fierce.","summary":"#Person1# wants to punish thieves by cutting off their fingers but #Person2# thinks it is too fierce.","topic":"punishments on thieves"}
{"fname":"train_5090","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who is that guy?\n#Person2#: It's Clive of course. Where did you come from? Every girl knows Clive!\n#Person1#: Really? He is my type.\n#Person2#: He is everybody's type.\n#Person1#: What position does he play?\n#Person2#: Shooting guard. The same as Michael Jordan!\n#Person1#: Oh, I love Michael Jordan. He fills people's lives with great excitement.\n#Person2#: Used to. But now he is too old to play in a fierce game like this. But Kobe is the upcoming superstar now.\n#Person1#: Kobe is a good player but I heard he is a womanizer.\n#Person2#: That is not true. They are just jealous of him!\n#Person1#: Jordan is a legend, anyway. An idol that no one can replace. I think Clive can make a good professional basketball player. He is not just about muscles he also plays smart.\n#Person2#: You know what, he is also an outstanding football player. He is surely to be a star of tomorrow.\n#Person1#: By the way, do you know if he has a girl friend?\n#Person2#: You are so not here! His girlfriend is one of the cheer leaders.\n#Person1#: Oh, My chance is slim then.","summary":"#Person1# knows the school star Clive for the first time who plays shooting guard as Michael Jordan. #Person1# believes Clive would be a professional basketball player just as Jordan, but she is a little bit disappointed hearing of his girlfriend.","topic":"school star"}
{"fname":"train_5091","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, miss. Can you bring me something to drink?\n#Person2#: Sure, sir. But there is a charge for alcoholic beverages in economy class. Would you please refer to this price list? And then give me your order.\n#Person1#: Thank you for reminding me. Well, please give me a glass of brandy and I will pay for it.\n#Person2#: OK, I will bring it to you in a moment.","summary":"#Person2# reminds #Person1# that alcoholic beverages are not free. #Person1# orders the brandy.","topic":"drinks on plane"}
{"fname":"train_5092","dialogue":"#Person1#: The tea smells good. What tea is it?\n#Person2#: It's a special green tea named Longing Tea from Zhejiang province.\n#Person1#: What's special about it except its pleasant smell?\n#Person2#: You can see that it keeps the original color of the tea leaves very well.\n#Person1#: They must have some special methods to do this during the process.\n#Person2#: Probably. I love green tea. It's one of my daily necessities.\n#Person1#: Then, do you have ' tea time ' every day? I mean, do you drink tea at a settled time?\n#Person2#: Not really. But I really love to have after-meal tea.\n#Person1#: What's the advantage about tea?\n#Person2#: There are a lot of them. In hot or warm days, tea helps to dispel the heat and brings on an instant cool with a feeling of relaxation. Moreover, the tea leaves contain a number of chemicals which are good for people's health.\n#Person1#: Does that mean the stronger the better?\n#Person2#: No. Constant drinking of over-strong tea would do harm to people's health. So don't make your tea too strong.\n#Person1#: Got it. What's the proper time for tea?\n#Person2#: It's fine for most time of the day. But don't have tea before bedtime.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: It will give rise to occasional insomnia. OK, let's enjoy the tea before it gets cold.","summary":"#Person2# presents Longing Tea to #Person1# and #Person1# is attracted to its smell and color. #Person2# loves drinking tea after the meal and she thinks tea is good for health and makes people relaxed. But it is important to control the drinking amount and forbid it before bedtime.","topic":"tea"}
{"fname":"train_5093","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was thinking about applying for the new position.\n#Person2#: Do you think that is a good idea?\n#Person1#: It seems like a good idea but I am not really sure.\n#Person2#: What are your main concerns?\n#Person1#: Well, it would give me a chance to grow, but I am wondering if I would like the job.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean, I've thought about that myself.\n#Person1#: I am also thinking about the pay.\n#Person2#: Could you take a slight pay decrease for a chance to move forward?\n#Person1#: Yes, it might be worth it. I am not certain.\n#Person2#: I think I'm convinced that trying for this position is the best choice for you.","summary":"#Person1# hesitates about whether to apply for the job. #Person2# thinks the position is the best choice for #Person1#.","topic":"apply for the job"}
{"fname":"train_5094","dialogue":"#Person1#: There's a double feature at the cinema this Saturday. Do you want to go with me?\n#Person2#: What are the movies that are playing?\n#Person1#: There's an action movie with Harrison Ford and a chick flick with Susan Abandon.\n#Person2#: I've never seen a movie I don't like that had Harrison Ford in it.\n#Person1#: So, is that a yes?\n#Person2#: Yes. What time does it start and do you want to meet me there?\n#Person1#: It starts at one and yea, let's meet there. It's the cinema on the corner of Lincoln and Main.\n#Person2#: Great! I have a coupon for free popcorn at that theater!","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the cinema this Saturday. #Person2# agrees and chooses the chick flick. They decide to meet at the cinema.","topic":"go to cinema"}
{"fname":"train_5095","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look great!\n#Person2#: Thanks to you. I'm totally pumped up.\n#Person1#: So you are happy that you made the decision to join us.\n#Person2#: I surely am. But still there is one single problem.\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: I eat more and more these days. And it puts even more weight on me.\n#Person1#: It's not good to start with too much work-out at the beginning. What about trying something else?\n#Person2#: I'd love to do that. What do you recommend?\n#Person1#: More and more people are warm up to Yoga these days. Do you want to have a try?\n#Person2#: Do you think it's a good option for health and relaxation?\n#Person1#: Absolutely. But it takes great perseverance to master.\n#Person2#: I can do that.\n#Person1#: Here is a free class going on right over there. Go and join them.\n#Person2#: How did it go?\n#Person1#: Everything was okay when it started, but the music made me drowsy. So I think I may have dozed off for a minute over there.","summary":"#Person2# joins the team to lose weight but #Person2# worries about her rising appetite. #Person1# suggests doing the work-out step by step and recommends Yoga. #Person2# experienced the free class and felt drowsy about the music.","topic":"Yoga class"}
{"fname":"train_5096","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who's that man over there talking to James?\n#Person2#: Where? Oh, that's Henry.\n#Person1#: He's very handsome, isn't he? What's he like?\n#Person2#: He's very nice, actually, but rather eccentric.\n#Person1#: Really? I love eccentric people.\n#Person2#: Yes, but he may be too eccentric even for you.\n#Person1#: Why? What do you mean by that?\n#Person2#: Well, haven't you heard?\n#Person1#: Heard what? No one ever tells me anything.\n#Person2#: Well, apparently, he's been having an affair with his secretary.\n#Person1#: Really! How fascinating.\n#Person2#: According to Mary, he's divorcing his wife and there's a big fight going on about the children. I thought everyone knew.\n#Person1#: Well, what can I say? I didn't know. Oh, I meant to tell you earlier, your blouse doesn't really match your skirt. Those colors don't really suit you either.\n#Person2#: Oh. Thanks. Look, I must just go and say hello to someone. I'll be right back.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that Henry has an affair with his secretary and is now fighting for the children against his wife. Then, #Person1# reminds #Person2# of the strange dress-up.","topic":"an unethical man"}
{"fname":"train_5097","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Rose, what are you busy with right now?\n#Person2#: Hi Jack, I'm working on these documents. The manager wants them for half an hour.\n#Person1#: Well, Rose, may I say something with you right now?\n#Person2#: Is there something you need?\n#Person1#: Are your free this weekend?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have nothing to do.\n#Person1#: Great, Is it convenient if i visit you this weekend?\n#Person2#: I beg your pardon?\n#Person1#: I'd like to call on you this weekend. I just want to a drop in for a chat.\n#Person2#: Really? well, ok, you're welcome.\n#Person1#: Is 5 PM. a good time for you?\n#Person2#: Hmm, how about seven? I can treat you to dinner.\n#Person1#: Sure, that would be great. I'll bring the wine.\n#Person2#: OK. Then I'll be expecting you.\n#Person1#: I'll be there on time.","summary":"Jack plans to pay a visit to Rose's home and have a chat with her this weekend. Rose agrees and invites him to dinner.","topic":"pay a visit"}
{"fname":"train_5098","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have you been in Taiwan?\n#Person2#: About 3 years, so I came here 2000.\n#Person1#: So, where did you grow up?\n#Person2#: Providence, Rhode Island. do you know it?\n#Person1#: I am not sure, where exactly is it?\n#Person2#: Well, not so far from New York. So what about you? Did you grow up here?\n#Person1#: No, I was born in Gaoxiong, I only moved to Taipei after I graduated.","summary":"#Person2# grew up in Providence, Rhode Island while #Person1# was born in Gaoxiong.","topic":"place of birth"}
{"fname":"train_5099","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alice, your father is amazing. He's 90 years old and he lives alone in that big house.\n#Person2#: I know. He doesn't like to ask anyone for help. My dad insists on paying his own bills and taking care of himself!\n#Person1#: That sounds like my Grandmother. She was always stubbornly independent.\n#Person2#: It seems that folks like my father and your grandmother are determined to be on their own.\n#Person1#: They see their independence as a kind of character strength.\n#Person2#: Sometimes they are too independent.","summary":"Alice's father and #Person1#'s grandmother are both stubbornly independent and have strong characters.","topic":"independence"}
{"fname":"train_5100","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you watching the soccer match tonight? It must be the most exciting one in this season.\n#Person2#: Well, of course I can't miss it. Which team are you for?\n#Person1#: Manchester United. What about you?\n#Person2#: Me too. Do you think they are going to get the championship this time?\n#Person1#: I have confidence in them.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# support Manchester United in tonight's match.","topic":"soccer match"}
{"fname":"train_5101","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, there's one more thing that you must do for me before you leave.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: You have to take the math and English evaluation tests.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Because you're from a foreign country. The school needs to find out how good you are at both basic skills.\n#Person2#: It's so that I can be put into the right math and English classes, right?\n#Person1#: You are a smart girl!\n#Person2#: This is going to take more time than I thought.","summary":"Mary is asked to take the evaluation tests to put her in the right classes.","topic":"evaluation tests"}
{"fname":"train_5102","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Claire, you've been really quiet these last few days. Is something wrong?\n#Person2#: I've been really stressed. It's the end of the year and I've got so much stuff to do! I feel like I'm drowning in work.\n#Person1#: Well, stress is a real thing. It's not an imaginary condition.\n#Person2#: It's seriously affecting my life! I can't sleep, I don't have much of an appetite and my husband says I've been kind of short tempered. Other people seem to handle stress okay. . . why am I so weak?\n#Person1#: You're not weak. . . you're stressed out! Stress has been a part of the human condition for millions of years. Back when we still lived in the trees we had to watch out for predators. . . and as you might imagine, that was pretty stressful.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I don't see any tigers or leopards roaming around our office. My stress is just about silly paperwork!\n#Person1#: But you're actually having the same reaction as our tree-dwelling ancestors! It's called the flight or fight response. Each time you feel like something's threatening you, your body decides whether to run away or fight. . . it causes all sorts of chemical reactions in the body.\n#Person2#: So a deadline will cause that same reaction?\n#Person1#: It could. Modern humans actually have more flight or fight responses than our ancestors did. They just had a couple of close calls every day, but today, we have dozens or even hundreds!\n#Person2#: So the life of a cave woman was less stressful than my life?","summary":"Claire is undergoing great pressures because she has too much paperwork. #Person1# comforts her that stress is normal for it's a part of the human condition and when you meet threats, your body will cause chemical reactions. Modern humans actually encounter more stresses than our ancestors.","topic":"stress"}
{"fname":"train_5103","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard that Tom and his wife divorced?\n#Person2#: I didn't hear that. But I can deduce the reason.\n#Person1#: Really? Say it!\n#Person2#: Tom is a kind guy, but addicted to gambling. He spends all his time gambling in the casino. And his wife can't put up with his incessant gambling any longer, so she divorced him. Is that right?\n#Person1#: Yeah, quite right. Gambling broke up a happy family.\n#Person2#: Yeah! Gambling is often a curse. By gambling we lose time and treasure, two things most precious to a man.\n#Person1#: Besides that, many people took to gambling and got in over their heads, and gradually ruined themselves.\n#Person2#: In a word, gambling is a vice. We should be away from it.","summary":"#Person2# deduces the reason why Tom divorced his wife is Tom's bad habit of gambling. Gambling makes people addicted and ruins themselves in the end.","topic":"Gambling"}
{"fname":"train_5104","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, could you tell me my test results?\n#Person2#: Your results are posted on the website. Just put in your password and you can see the exact numbers.\n#Person1#: Are you saying that all my results were normal?\n#Person2#: We always contact you by phone to come in if there is a need for follow-up.\n#Person1#: How will I know what the results mean on the website?\n#Person2#: The purpose of each test is given on the site.\n#Person1#: Will the numbers mean anything to me?\n#Person2#: The website will give you your results and then tell you what the normal range is.\n#Person1#: Can I see all of my test results at once?\n#Person2#: Yes, you can see every test for the past five years. You can compare them.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# can search his test results, know the purpose of the result and make comparisons in the past five years on the website.","topic":"test results"}
{"fname":"train_5105","dialogue":"#Person1#: My shirt needs ironing. Could you please help me with that, Mary?\n#Person2#: No way. Do it yourself.\n#Person1#: Please, I promise this is the last time.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll iron your shirt for you, but only if you make me a cup of coffee.","summary":"Mary won't iron #Person1#'s shirt unless he makes coffee for her.","topic":"iron the shirt"}
{"fname":"train_5106","dialogue":"#Person1#: how did you do on your BELTS exam?\n#Person2#: fantastic! I got an overall score of eight.\n#Person1#: that's excellent! Have you received your conditional offers yet?\n#Person2#: yes. I'm just waiting until I officially get admitted to the university with a conditional offer to apply for my visa.\n#Person1#: do you know where the visa office is?\n#Person2#: no.\n#Person1#: it's just near the Dong Si Shi Tiao subway stop.\n#Person2#: that's not too far away. Do you think I'll get a visa?\n#Person1#: have you ever gone abroad before?\n#Person2#: yes, I've been to Tailband, Egypt, and Japan.\n#Person1#: have you ever been denied a visa before?\n#Person2#: never.\n#Person1#: that's good. Are you planning on immigrating to another country?\n#Person2#: no, I want to come back to China after I graduate.\n#Person1#: that's exactly what the visa officers want to hear. Do you have enough money for tuition and room and board?\n#Person2#: I've received a full scholarship, so I won't need any other money to live off while I'm studying.\n#Person1#: I think you have a very good chance of getting a visa. I can help you prepare for the visa interview if you want.\n#Person2#: that's be great. The more prepared I am, the better.","summary":"#Person2# has achieved high scores in the BELTS exam and received the conditional offer. Now #Person2# is applying for the visa. #Person2# has been abroad before and has no immigration plan, so it is easy to get a visa.","topic":"study abroad"}
{"fname":"train_5107","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Could you give me some directions?\n#Person2#: What are you looking for?\n#Person1#: A gas station. My car ran out of gas two blocks back.\n#Person2#: Walk straight ahead until you come to the second traffic light. Then turn right.\n#Person1#: Do you know the name of the street?\n#Person2#: I can't remember, but it's the second light.\n#Person1#: By the way, do you know the price of the gas now?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I don't. But I do know the price has gone up.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# points out the way to the gas station for #Person1# and knows the price has gone up.","topic":"the gas station"}
{"fname":"train_5108","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for a gift for my daughter.\n#Person2#: How about a laptop?\n#Person1#: Yes, she needs something to help her at school.\n#Person2#: How about a Mac?\n#Person1#: That sounds good. How much is one?\n#Person2#: Our newest 15 - inch Pro is only $ 2, 100.\n#Person1#: Only $ 2, 100? Okay, let me have one.\n#Person2#: That's great. Will that be cash, check, or credit card?\n#Person1#: Let me dig my VISA out of my purse.\n#Person2#: Okay, if you'll just sign here, please.\n#Person1#: Do I need to buy anything else?\n#Person2#: All she has to do is open the box and follow the instructions.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much.\n#Person2#: Thank you. If you have any problems, just call.","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# to buy a Mac for his daughter to help her studies at school. #Person1# makes the deal by credit.","topic":"a gift"}
{"fname":"train_5109","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like a piece of birthday cake?\n#Person2#: No, thanks, I'll pass. It looks very tempting though.\n#Person1#: I thought strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting was your favorite?\n#Person2#: It is. I'm on a diet and strawberry cream cheese cake is not on it.\n#Person1#: A diet? What for? You are in great shape.\n#Person2#: I went to the doctor the other day. My cholesterol is up.\n#Person1#: Oooo. This sounds serious.\n#Person2#: Not too serious. But he gave me a strict diet to help bring it down.","summary":"#Person2# refuses the cake for #Person2# is on a diet to control cholesterol.","topic":"on a diet"}
{"fname":"train_5110","dialogue":"#Person1#: Francis, what's that?\n#Person2#: Well, that is the chart showing our company's organizational structure.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me something about it?\n#Person2#: Ok. On the top, Mr. Thomas, the managing director, is responsible for running the company.\n#Person1#: How many departments do we have?\n#Person2#: Four. They are production department, finance department, sales and marketing department and HR department. I directly report to Mr. White. He is on a business trip and is suppose to be back this morning. Probably you will be meeting him at lunch.\n#Person1#: Ok. Who should I report to?\n#Person2#: Mr. White, too.","summary":"Francis describes the chart with the organizational structure to #Person1#. #Person1# should report to Mr. White.","topic":"the organizational structure"}
{"fname":"train_5111","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would be a good day to finally move into the house?\n#Person2#: You can pick up your keys on Tuesday night. When you actually move in is up to you.\n#Person1#: Will the electricity and water be on, or do we need to do something to get it turned on?\n#Person2#: Make sure that you transfer the utilities to your name and tell them when you will be moving in.\n#Person1#: The carpet needs to be cleaned, and I want to paint the walls a different color.\n#Person2#: An empty house is easier to paint and clean. Take a few days to take care of those things before you start moving your furniture in.\n#Person1#: I want my appliances to be delivered as we are moving into the house.\n#Person2#: I think that will work out just fine. It will help when you move your groceries in and need to keep them cold.\n#Person1#: Would you be willing to help me do a few things on the day I move in?\n#Person2#: My grandmother needs me to help her trim her roses that day.","summary":"#Person1# is going to move to the new house on Tuesday. As for the preparation, #Person1# has to transfer the name of utilities, clean the carpets, paint the walls and position the appliances when they arrive.","topic":"the new house"}
{"fname":"train_5112","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, it's nice to see you again. Have you decided to go ahead and try for the Fixed Asset Loan?\n#Person2#: I'm going to need some more info first. I was wondering about the repayments. How long would I have to pay back the loan?\n#Person1#: That depends. Our repayment plans go from 1 year to 10 years. The Fixed Asset Loan is a long-term loan, you see. The loan can be paid in either monthly or quarterly instalments, to suit your needs.\n#Person2#: And how much is payable in each instalment?\n#Person1#: You will need to pay part of the principle sum and part of the interest due.\n#Person2#: Well, as far as I can see, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. You've sold me! I'd like to go ahead.","summary":"#Person1# describes the Fixed Asset Loan is a long-term loan and can be paid part of the principle and interest in installment. #Person2# gets interests to continue.","topic":"a long-term loan"}
{"fname":"train_5113","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much do you have budgeted for our trip to Las Angeles?\n#Person2#: In total, it should be about $ 5, 000 for the week conference. Would you like to see the breakdown?\n#Person1#: Yes, I want to know exactly where the money is going. Give me a detailed report.\n#Person2#: First we have the airline tickets, which are $ 500 per person ; with four of us going, that's t $ 2, 000. For our accommodations, we're spending $ 80 a night, per room, for five days. That's another $ 800.\n#Person1#: Weren't you able to find anything less expensive? We're sharing rooms, right?\n#Person2#: I have two people to a room. The $ 80 room rate is the lowest I could find. With the conference going on that week, all the hotels have inflated their prices, they're making a killing.\n#Person1#: So far we have $ 2, 800, what else?\n#Person2#: I have budget $ 25 per Peron per day for food expenses. That totals another $ 800. And for other incidentals, like take fees, and tips, I have estimated about $ 400.\n#Person1#: Well, that's only $ 4000. Didn't you tell me your budget was $ 5000? Where is the rest of the money?\n#Person2#: That's my buffer. . . I wanted to leave a little room in the budget, just in case---it's better to be safe than sorry.","summary":"#Person2# shows the breakdown of $ 5, 000 budgets to #Person1#. It shows the cost of airline tickets, accommodations, food expenses and other incidentals. They are estimated to $ 4000, and the last $1000 is the buffer.","topic":"breakdown of budget"}
{"fname":"train_5114","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to go to work or continue your studies after graduation?\n#Person2#: I think I will continue my studies. Now it's not easy for a graduate with bachelor's degree to get a job since there are so many graduates with master's or doctor's degree. We are likely to lose in competing with them in the job market.\n#Person1#: So you will continue to study for a master's degree?\n#Person2#: Well, I think so. But I am thinking of going aboard to get a master's and doctor's degree. If can get a Ph. D. abroad, it will be much easy for me to get a job at home.\n#Person1#: How can you finance your education abroad? It is very expensive to study abroad.\n#Person2#: I think I will try to get the scholarship since I really don't have so much money to study abroad. Actually now I am preparing for the TEFL and GRE exams. If I can get high marks in the two exams and if I am lucky enough, I may get a scholarship.\n#Person1#: It could be pretty tough studying abroad. Being so far away from home. . .","summary":"#Person2# decides to study aboard for a master's and doctor's degree so that he can improve his competing capacity in the job market. He is now preparing for the English tests which are crucial for him to get the scholarship.","topic":"study aboard"}
{"fname":"train_5115","dialogue":"#Person1#: My computer isn't working.\n#Person2#: Tell me what the problem is.\n#Person1#: I'm trying to turn it on, but it won't work.\n#Person2#: Try checking the connections.\n#Person1#: Which ones are you referring to?\n#Person2#: The cords that you see behind your CPU that plug into an outlet.\n#Person1#: Is that why it won't turn on?\n#Person2#: If they're not connected right, that will keep it from turning on.\n#Person1#: I did not know that.\n#Person2#: You should check the connections.\n#Person1#: I'm going to do that.\n#Person2#: Tell me if it's still not working.","summary":"#Person1# cannot open the computer, and #Person2# tells #Person1# to check out if the cords is connected to the outlet.","topic":"a computer problem"}
{"fname":"train_5116","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Are you here to withdraw some money from your account at the Securities Company? I'll need to see your Passbook for that account.\n#Person2#: Right, here it is.\n#Person1#: Thanks. OK. . . your balance is 320, 214 RIB. How much do you require today?\n#Person2#: I'll take 4, 500 RIB, please.\n#Person1#: Please fill in this transfer form and enter your password, here. Then the transaction should be completed.\n#Person2#: OK. . . there we go. Thanks very much.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw money from the security account.","topic":"withdraw the money"}
{"fname":"train_5117","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country?\n#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world.\n#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly.\n#Person1#: Perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday.\n#Person2#: Did she? That's great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the environment.\n#Person1#: How's your son these days?\n#Person2#: Oh, he's fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays.\n#Person1#: He'll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you think it is a good age to have a child?\n#Person2#: I had mine when I was 24. That's a little young. I'd suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties, or even in your early thirties if you have a good career.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think you're right. I'm thinking about having a child, but not just yet.\n#Person2#: Is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in your country?\n#Person1#: Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditional lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don't often succeed.\n#Person2#: Parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom.\n#Person1#: It's almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild.","summary":"At first, #Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the problem of the aging population. Then #Person1# mentions Tina's new-born baby and #Person1#'s son. #Person2# thinks it is better to have a baby after the career is settled down and #Person1# also agrees that the generation gap between parents and children is widening.","topic":"social problem"}
{"fname":"train_5118","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Emma. What time is your piano exam on Thursday? Have you been practicing a lot?\n#Person2#: It isn't on Thursday, Ben! It's tomorrow, Tuesday. Three o'clock in the afternoon. I've been practicing for two hours every evening this past week. But I enjoy playing so that's all right. I really want to do well in this exam.\n#Person1#: You'll be fine. You're a good pianist so you'll pass for sure.\n#Person2#: Don't be so sure! I didn't do well in my Grade Five last year.\n#Person1#: So you'll be practicing all tonight? I was going to ask you if you wanted to go to the cinema.\n#Person2#: No problem! I've made up my mind just to practice my usual twenty minutes tonight. Then I'll do half an hour in the morning and that will be it. Which film do you want to see?\n#Person1#: Let's check now what's on. Hope everything goes well tomorrow.","summary":"Emma will take the piano exam tomorrow so she practices it hard everyday and hopes to do well in the exam. Then, Ben invites her to the cinema and Emma agrees to go.","topic":"practice the piano"}
{"fname":"train_5119","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Is this Mr. Green's office?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: Is he there?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, he isn't. He's at a meeting this morning.\n#Person2#: What time will he be back?\n#Person1#: He'll be back after two o'clock but he'll only be in the office for an hour.\n#Person2#: Can I reach him in the conference room?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but they aren't taking any calls. Can I take message for you?\n#Person2#: This is Anne Lucas in the accounts office. I would like a word with him, please.\n#Person1#: I can ask him to call you after the meeting. Can I have your number?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's 488-6361. He can reach me there until three o'clock.","summary":"Anne Lucas wants to talk to Mr. Green but he is at a meeting. So she leaves her number for #Person1# to keep in touch later.","topic":"take a message"}
{"fname":"train_5120","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, I thought you were going to leave early today to take your son to the show.\n#Person2#: I'm still planning to. But I can't leave until I finish typing all the letters.\n#Person1#: Can you leave that until tomorrow?\n#Person2#: No. The boss wants them first thing tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: How many have you got left?\n#Person2#: About five.\n#Person1#: Why don't you just go ahead, John? I'll do the letters for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much, Janet. You're so kind.","summary":"Janet helps John type the letters so he can leave early to take his son to the show.","topic":"type the letter"}
{"fname":"train_5121","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you looking forward to a trip to Canada, Julie?\n#Person2#: I can't wait to see Canada, Jack. But I'm afraid of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.\n#Person1#: There is nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?\n#Person2#: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.\n#Person1#: And how often do you hear of a plane accident? Once or twice a year?\n#Person2#: Yes, but planes fly so high and fast that one accident is enough.\n#Person1#: Look, there are more road deaths per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.\n#Person2#: I'd still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but at least you can relax.\n#Person1#: It's fine if you are a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?\n#Person2#: No, I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the river on a sightseeing tour. But in any case, I'd rather be seasick than dead.'","summary":"Julie is scared about the plane and wishes to go by ship. But Jack comforts her that the probability of a plane accident is much smaller than the car accident. However, Julie still prefers a sailing trip.","topic":"travel by plane"}
{"fname":"train_5122","dialogue":"#Person1#: If that man gives me any more letters to type, I'll scream. He's given me ten already today, and there'll be more when I get back from coffee break. I'll be here till midnight.\n#Person2#: Calm down, Franny. He can't make you stay after five. Finish what you can, and leave the rest for Mary.\n#Person1#: But they're important letters, Joe. They should go out tonight.\n#Person2#: That's not your worry. If they're important, he should have given them to you earlier.","summary":"Franny is anxious about the large amount of letters to type but Joe thinks he can leave it to Mary.","topic":"load of work"}
{"fname":"train_5123","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, please.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: Could you tell me the way to People's Park?\n#Person2#: Yes. Go down this road. Turn right at the third crossing. Walk until you see a school. It's just opposite the school.\n#Person1#: It sounds like quite a distance.\n#Person2#: Yes, about half an hour's walk.\n#Person1#: Can I take a bus there?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. But you can take a taxi.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# the way to People's Park and advises #Person1# to take a taxi.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_5124","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mum.\n#Person2#: There you are. I'm getting worried. It's so late.\n#Person1#: Yes. I ran into Linda and we went to a pub. She told me a funny thing.\n#Person2#: Oh? What was that?\n#Person1#: Well, she was driving home after work, and she suddenly saw an old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the road.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes, Linda was so shocked that she stopped suddenly and the car behind crashed into hers.\n#Person2#: Was her hurt?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: And what was the old lady doing?\n#Person1#: I am just coming to that. So Linda got out of her car and saw the old lady pick up something and walk away.\n#Person2#: Lucky indeed. Linda didn't run her over.\n#Person1#: Then a policeman came. But he didn't believe what Linda said.\n#Person2#: Well...\n#Person1#: Luckily there was a witness, a man waiting for a bus. He saw it all. Guess what the old lady was doing?\n#Person2#: I haven't the slightest idea.\n#Person1#: She was looking for her gold tooth.\n#Person2#: A gold tooth?\n#Person1#: Yes, it fell out as she was crossing the road. The witness heard her saying, 'Oh, my gold tooth...'","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person1#'s mum that Linda bumped into an accident when she saw an old lady on her hands and knees in the middle of the road. Luckily, a witness told the policeman that the old lady was looking for her gold tooth.","topic":"an old lady"}
{"fname":"train_5125","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor! Doctor! Help me, please!\n#Person2#: Take it easy, please! Sit here, now, what's the matter with you? And can I help you?\n#Person1#: I feel sick. I have a bad stomach-ache, and my head troubles me a lot.\n#Person2#: Well, let me have a check. Open your mouth please. And say 'Ah'.\n#Person1#: Ah! Is that serious, doctor?\n#Person2#: Not really. Did you have your supper this evening?\n#Person1#: No, I only had some bananas.\n#Person2#: And the bananas were not quite ripe, right?\n#Person1#: Well, yes, they were a bit green.\n#Person2#: That explains it.\n#Person1#: I wish I had not eaten them.\n#Person2#: Take this medicine twice a day and I'm sure you'll be fine.\n#Person1#: Thanks, doctor. I'll do as you told me. Good-bye, doctor.\n#Person2#: Bye! And take care.","summary":"#Person1# has a stomach-ache. The doctor checks #Person1#'s month and learns that #Person1# had raw bananas, so the doctor prescribes some medicine for #Person1#.","topic":"stomach-ache"}
{"fname":"train_5126","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've really given it some thought, and I'm going to go back to school. I'm going to...\n#Person2#: Well, When...\n#Person1#: I'm going to take some night courses and maybe, within a couple of years. I'll have a ...uh... Associate Degree in Business.\n#Person2#: Well, when are you going to get started?\n#Person1#: I'm going to start this fall.\n#Person2#: Now are you sure you can get enough money?\n#Person1#: I've talked to my parents and it's uh...It's green light from them.\n#Person2#: Well, that's great. I hope you follow through with it. I've heard about this kind of thing before...you've been talking about it for years.\n#Person1#: Well, it took me a while to put it together, but I've finally made up my mind where I'm going to go and this fall, it's 'go' time.\n#Person2#: Well, I just hope you follow through with it this time.\n#Person1#: I will.","summary":"#Person1# decides to go back to school and takes some courses. #Person1# will start this fall and has received his parents' financial support.","topic":"go back to school"}
{"fname":"train_5127","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, this is Bill. I'm sorry I'm not in. Just leave a message. [Beep]\n#Person2#: Hey Bill. This is Hank. I'm just calling to let you know that I'll be a little late to the game tomorrow night. I have to work a few extra hours to finish a report. I should wrap things up sometime between seven and eight though. Oh, then I'm planning on dropping by Lisa's house for about an hour since she's been sick recently. And, uh, one more thing. I'll swing by my house to pick up some food for the game. See you then.","summary":"Hank calls Bill to inform him that he will be late to the game.","topic":"late for game"}
{"fname":"train_5128","dialogue":"#Person1#: how are you doing? \n#Person2#: I'm ok. I wish I could say the same for my friend. \n#Person1#: what happened to him? \n#Person2#: he was arrested by the police for drinking and driving. \n#Person1#: was it his first offence? \n#Person2#: unfortunately not. He was charged with a DUI when he was in university. \n#Person1#: what happened to him then? \n#Person2#: not much; it was a minor offence back then. He got away with a fine of $500. \n#Person1#: did they take his license away? \n#Person2#: no, they were really easy on him. The problem is that that was a long time ago. They are much tougher on crime now. \n#Person1#: what do you think will happen to him? \n#Person2#: well, he'll definitely lose his license, pay a fine, and maybe even spend some time in jail. \n#Person1#: that doesn't sound too promising. Does he have a defence lawyer? \n#Person2#: not yet. If we can't find a lawyer for him, then the state will appoint him with one. \n#Person1#: my sister is a lawyer. I can ask her if she can help him. \n#Person2#: that'd be great! I know he'd appreciate your help. ","summary":"#Person2#'s friend was charged with a DUI and this is his second offense. The punishments and sentences are tougher now and #Person2# worries he will go to jail. #Person1# asks his lawyer sister if she can help.","topic":"arrestment"}
{"fname":"train_5129","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of brakfast do you want? \n#Person2#: Is there any difference? \n#Person1#: Yes, a continental one contains eggs, bacon, toast and juice. American one is the same as a continental one except the egg. \n#Person2#: I think I would like the former one. ","summary":"#Person2# chooses the continental breakfast from the two recommendations.","topic":"breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_5130","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe how hot it is. \n#Person2#: It's not even noon yet. \n#Person1#: That means it will get hotter. \n#Person2#: I am dying from the heat. \n#Person1#: Turn on the air conditioner. \n#Person2#: It doesn't work. \n#Person1#: What happened? \n#Person2#: I don't know. \n#Person1#: Did you call the repairman? \n#Person2#: Of course. \n#Person1#: When is he coming? \n#Person2#: He's busy. He said next week. ","summary":"It is very hot but the air conditioner cannot work.","topic":"broken air conditioner"}
{"fname":"train_5131","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can help?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am interested in applying for graduate school here. \n#Person1#: Alright. Do you have some specific questions?\n#Person2#: Not really. I am in Madison visiting a friend. And I would like to go to school here too. So he told me to come to this office. \n#Person1#: Have you sent in an application already?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. \n#Person1#: Well, I'm sorry to tell you, but the deadline for applications has already passed.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. What does that mean? \n#Person1#: That means it is already too late to apply for school this fall semester.\n#Person2#: Really? \n#Person1#: Yes. The Graduate School accepts no applications after January 29th. And it is already February fifth. So if you apply, you must apply to begin first semester next year.\n#Person2#: That is January next year. Yes? \n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: Alright. Well, can you tell me what I need in my application? \n#Person1#: All the information is included in the application packet.\n#Person2#: I'm sure it is. But could you tell me also? I might not understand something in the packet information. \n#Person1#: All applicants to the graduate school must have three letters of recommendation. They must have official university transcripts sent directly from their previous school.\n#Person2#: I can't send my transcripts myself? \n#Person1#: No. Your school must send them to us. Also, all graduate students must have GRE or GMAT scores sent to us by the testing center.\n#Person2#: How much is the application fee for applying to graduate school? \n#Person1#: The application fee is $40.\n#Person2#: Alright. Give me one application packet please. I'll take it back and start to fill it out \n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to study in Madison but #Person1# tells him he missed the application deadline and can only apply for the first semester next year. In terms of the application materials, #Person1# mentions three letters of recommendation, official university transcripts, and GRE or GMAT scores. The application is $40 and #Person2# takes home the application packet.","topic":"application for school"}
{"fname":"train_5132","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you good at making decisions? \n#Person2#: not really. Sometimes, I even let other people make key decision for me. \n#Person1#: what kinds of decisions do you leave to other people? \n#Person2#: there are basic decisions like which restaurant to go to. I can never seem to choose. I let my parents make big decisions for me. They chose my university and my course. I ended up studying something \n#Person1#: your parents will be choosing your girlfriend if you aren't careful! Why don't you try being more decisive? Start with some basic ones. When your friends are discussing which restaurant to eat at, make a decision for them.\n#Person2#: that's a good idea. You're very decisive, I've noticed. So, which bar are we going to this evening? \n#Person1#: I can't make a decision. You'll have to put forward an idea. \n#Person2#: ok, i choose luckies. \n#Person1#: you see? You're becoming more decisive already! ","summary":"#Person2# always lets others make decisions and #Person2#'s parents make lots of big decisions. #Person1# asks #Person2# to be more decisive. Finally, #Person2# listens to the advice and chooses the bar for tonight.","topic":"be decisive"}
{"fname":"train_5133","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, what's up with you?\n#Person2#: Fine.\n#Person1#: What did you do today?\n#Person2#: I stayed at home for a whole day.\n#Person1#: Really? No good weather outside? What's the time now there?\n#Person2#: It's 10:00 pm. It rained for almost 2 weeks. The weather today is terrible, too.\n#Person1#: Oh. It's just before 9:00 am here and it's snowing outside. Have you received my gift?\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I really enjoyed the pictures you sent me.\n#Person1#: I am glad you like them. They were taken in Orange Park last month. It is a wonderful place and worth a visit. There are many kinds of stones and the ticket to it is free.\n#Person2#: That sounds interesting. Hopefully, I will have a chance to go there, but you know I am so busy these days.\n#Person1#: You surely will have a chance. What about next summer? We can go together.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.","summary":"#Person2# spends a whole day at home because it rains for a long time. #Person1# sends #Person2# some beautiful pictures taken in Orange Park, and invites #Person2# to this tourist attraction when available.","topic":"international telephone"}
{"fname":"train_5134","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you offer air flight reservation service here?\n#Person2#: Yes, is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person1#: I want to book tickets for Canada. How many flights are there each day?\n#Person2#: 4, at 6:30 am, 8 am, 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm.\n#Person1#: What's the airfare?\n#Person2#: 8000 Hong Kong dollars including security insurance.\n#Person1#: May I have any discount for 5 persons?\n#Person2#: Yes, 10%.\n#Person1#: OK, 5 tickets for the 6:30 pm flight.","summary":"#Person2# books 5 flight tickets with a 10% discount.","topic":"book flight tickets"}
{"fname":"train_5135","dialogue":"#Person1#: Another slice of lemon pie.\n#Person2#: Oh no. This would be enough. Thank you. So Benny is going abroad. Britain I suppose.\n#Person1#: Yes, his company has decided to send him to London to take charge of their branch office. He'll fly there next Friday.\n#Person2#: You have such a good son, always doing the right thing at the right time.\n#Person1#: Yeah. But the thing that Nancy won't be able to see him for quite a long time worries her a lot.\n#Person2#: That is what mothers do, but young folks need to go out to seek their own fortune. I'm sure Nancy will get over it. Oh, it's very late. I have to go now and pick up my granddaughter from her kindergarten. Thank you so much for your invitation. I really enjoyed our talk. Tell Nancy I said hi.\n#Person1#: I will. Feel free to come visit us again anytime soon. Bye.","summary":"#Person1#'s son Benny is going to London and #Person1#'s wife Nancy is worried about him. But #Person2# thinks Nancy will get over it. At last, #Person2# is going to pick his granddaughter.","topic":"grown-up children"}
{"fname":"train_5136","dialogue":"#Person1#: You want to argue your ticket today?\n#Person2#: Yes. That is why I'm here.\n#Person1#: Tell me your argument.\n#Person2#: I was pulled over for allegedly speeding.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you weren't speeding?\n#Person2#: To be honest, I really wasn't.\n#Person1#: What speed were you going?\n#Person2#: I was under the speed limit. I was going 35, when the speed limit was 40.\n#Person1#: I'm just going to let you go, since the arresting officer isn't here.\n#Person2#: What about my ticket? Do I still need to pay?\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it.\n#Person2#: I'm so glad for your help.","summary":"#Person2# argues the ticket for allegedly speeding and claims #Person2# wasn't speeding. #Person1# revokes #Person2#'s ticket.","topic":"argue the ticket"}
{"fname":"train_5137","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! What happened?! My song was only half way through and it skipped to the next song.\n#Person2#: I don't know what happened!\n#Person1#: You cancelled the song, didn't you, Jack?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. Really!\n#Person1#: Then, is the machine broken or...","summary":"#Person1# suspects Jack cancels the song. Jack denies it.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5138","dialogue":"#Person1#: ABC Company, my name is Lucy. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, Lucy, this is Monica. I ' m calling for the accountant position. I saw the information about the vacancy on your company ' s website. Is it still available?\n#Person1#: Thank you for your interest. The position is still available. Have you already sent your CV to us?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. First, I want to check about the availability and see if you could give more information.\n#Person1#: It is urgent for us to fill this position now and I would like to stress that English is a must because of the international contacts and most likely traveling abroad very soon. If all these is not problem for you, I recommend you to mention these in your cover letter and send it to me directly.\n#Person2#: The notification period of my current job is not that long and I ' m quite profession to English and I am happy with the traveling abroad as I ' m good dealing with the people from other cultures. It makes the whole job even more interesting. I will send my resume to you still this week.","summary":"Monica confirms the availability of the accountant position and stresses the importance of English proficiency. Lucy feels the job suitable and will send a resume to Monica.","topic":"apply for a job"}
{"fname":"train_5139","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cindy. We were going to try to surprise you for your birthday. But you ' re just too busy! Can you tell me when you ' ll be free?\n#Person2#: Oh, Brian. That ' s really sweet of you guys. I would love to get together with all of you. How about Friday?\n#Person1#: Great! What time?\n#Person2#: I ' m free all afternoon. Why don ' t we meet at 1 o ' clock in the lobby?","summary":"Cindy tells Brian to celebrate Cindy's birthday on Friday afternoon.","topic":"birthday celebration"}
{"fname":"train_5140","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I see the manager of your company?\n#Person2#: I am.What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Form your company's advertisement in the TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, I learn that you are a foreign trade company of good service. I am interested in it.Here is my resume, ma'am.\n#Person2#: Very good, you majored in International Trade?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will graduate from the People's University of China this July majoring in International Trade.Besides, at school, I am a top student.Moreover, both my spoken and written English are pretty good.\n#Person2#: Well, for this position, we prefer experienced employees, Those who have just graduated from university, they are supposed to start by working as an intern for at least half a year.\n#Person1#: I think I ' m qualified for the job if I can be given the chance.While at school, I once worked as part-time translator in a company and salesperson with a textile company for two years.And I don't mind being paid less from the start, I just want to enrich my experience and competence.\n#Person2#: Good.That is the kind of man we are looking for.By the way, do you like traveling? Our sales representatives need to travel a lot.\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I like traveling very much.\n#Person2#: Are you willing to work for extra hours?\n#Person1#: Of course, I'll try my best.When can I start working?\n#Person2#: What about next Monday?\n#Person1#: Great.Let ' s start next week.Thank you, ma'am.\n#Person2#: Well, see you next monday.","summary":"#Person1# who'll graduate from the People's University of China this July majoring in International Trade applies for a job as a sales representative. After #Person1# shows the work experience and the willingness to travel, #Person2# agrees to offer #Person1# the job.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5141","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, buddy, can ' t you see there ' s a line?\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry. I didn ' t know.\n#Person1#: What? You haven ' t taken the bus before?\n#Person2#: No, I ' m afraid not.\n#Person1#: Well, you have to wait in line like everyone else. Besides, you should let old people on first.\n#Person2#: Sorry.\n#Person1#: It ' s all right. Where are you going?\n#Person2#: I wanted to see the White House.\n#Person1#: Oh, well you don ' t want this bus, anyway. It goes to Georgetown.\n#Person2#: Oh, no.\n#Person1#: It ' s all right, though. Just get off at the next stop and catch the 79A.\n#Person2#: Oh, well thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You ' re welcome.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# to wait in line and let old people go first. #Person1# tells #Person2# the right bus to the White House.","topic":"take the bus"}
{"fname":"train_5142","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like something to drink?\n#Person2#: Yes please. Do you have any teas?\n#Person1#: Of course we have lots of teas.\n#Person2#: What do you recommend?\n#Person1#: What about a green tea or perhaps a jasmine tea?\n#Person2#: What ' s this one?\n#Person1#: That ' s Oolong tea, it ' s a Cantonese tea.\n#Person2#: Ok, I ' ll try that.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to order Oolong tea.","topic":"order drinks"}
{"fname":"train_5143","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me a little bit about yourself, please.\n#Person2#: My name is Dunlin and I live in Beijing. I was born in 1980. I will graduate from Peking University this July. I have majored in accounting.\n#Person1#: Would you tell me something about your family?\n#Person2#: There are three in my family, my parents and myself. My father is a teacher and my mother is a worker.","summary":"Dunlin introduces Dunlin's academic and family background to #Person1#.","topic":"self-introduction"}
{"fname":"train_5144","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, I have something important to say.\n#Person2#: Something important?\n#Person1#: Yes. I have just booked two tickets.\n#Person2#: Tickets? What tickets?\n#Person1#: Two air tickets.\n#Person2#: Air tickets?\n#Person1#: Yes. We will fly to Paris the day after tomorrow.\n#Person2#: We? The day after tomorrow? What are you talking about?\n#Person1#: Today is June 18, isn ' t it?\n#Person2#: Yes. So?\n#Person1#: Think about it!\n#Person2#: Then it is June 20 the day after tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Yes. Think about it carefully.\n#Person2#: Oh, come on. Tell me please. Why did you book tickets to Paris?\n#Person1#: Oh, honey! Don ' t you remember this important day to us?\n#Person2#: Sorry.\n#Person1#: It is our 10th wedding anniversary this June 20.\n#Person2#: Our 10th wedding anniversary?\n#Person1#: Of course. You completely forgot it.\n#Person2#: Darling. I think you have made a mistake.\n#Person1#: I have made a mistake?\n#Person2#: Yes. We married on July 20 ten years ago.\n#Person1#: July 20? But I think it should be June 20.\n#Person2#: Yes. We had planned to marry on June 20, but something happened, so we had to put off our wedding day.\n#Person1#: Yes. I remember now. We put it off. I did make a mistake. But how shall we deal with the tickets?\n#Person2#: Since you have booked. Then let ' s celebrate our wedding anniversary before hand.","summary":"#Person1# books two tickets to Paris one month before the actual 10th wedding anniversary, because #Person1# misremembers the wedding date. #Person2# helps #Person1# to refresh the memory and decides to celebrate beforehand.","topic":"the wedding anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_5145","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Miao Li, Where are you going?\n#Person2#: Hello, I am going to the store to buy some fruit.\n#Person1#: Oh, Would you do me a favor?\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: Please mail this letter for me on your way to the store.\n#Person2#: Sure. Do you want it to be registered?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so. There are some pictures in it. It would be a great pity if they were lost.\n#Person2#: Yes, I will be glad to mail your letter.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: you are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# asks Miao Li to help send the registered letter on Miao's way to the store. Miao agrees.","topic":"send the letter"}
{"fname":"train_5146","dialogue":"#Person1#: I met a girl in elevator this morning. She works in a company upstairs. She said she envied the casual way we dress for work in our company. She complained about the dress rule in her company. Their boss requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday.\n#Person2#: Well, I was always wondering where those people with professional attire come from in this building. Now, I think I know the answer.\n#Person1#: You know, in a sense, a suits and ties are compulsory for male employees even in July, and no jewelry allowed for most of the female employees. Even the reasonable male leaf is returning the rule, don't you think that is somehow too strict?\n#Person2#: To some extent, it is. Anyway, whether they like it or not, they do give people a very good impression.\n#Person1#: Yes, they do. But it is unjust to judge a book by its cover. If they are not happy or comfortable with their clothes, they can be less productive.","summary":"#Person1# complains about the strict dressing code that the company upstairs has because the comfortable clothes lead to less productivity. #Person2# thinks professional attire makes a good impression.","topic":" dressing rule"}
{"fname":"train_5147","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order, sir?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I have a fancy for some wine tonight. Can you recommend something for me?\n#Person1#: Our red wine is very famous. I'd suggest you try that.\n#Person2#: All right. What kind of red wine do you serve?\n#Person1#: Here are a variety of red wines for you to choose. You can have a taste then make your decision then. Here is the wine menu.\n#Person2#: The dry red wine looks quite good. I'd like to try this one.\n#Person1#: Then do you like any cheese to go with it?\n#Person2#: Why? Do I have to order that?\n#Person1#: Oh, no. But cheese is the best thing to go with red wine. And we have really fresh cheese which will be free if you order red wine. Here are the pictures. Pick out something you like.\n#Person2#: That's really nice. I'd like this one. It looks very attractive.\n#Person1#: What would you like for appetizer and dinner?\n#Person2#: Croissant for appetizer and two beef steaks for dinner.\n#Person1#: How do you want your steaks, rare, medium or well-done?\n#Person2#: Medium, please?\n#Person1#: Anything for dessert?\n#Person2#: Sure. We'd like to have Black Forest Cake for dessert.\n#Person1#: OK. Please wait for s while. We'll get it done quickly!","summary":"#Person2# orders dry red wine with cheese, a croissant for the appetizer, medium beef steaks for dinner, and Black Forest Cake for dessert with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_5148","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, what did you think about the last candidate? Do you think we should hire her?\n#Person2#: She had a very impressive resume, but she seemed to lack the confidence that I think a good manager needs.\n#Person1#: What made you think that she wasn't very confident?\n#Person2#: Did you notice the way that she avoided making eye contact with us while she talked?\n#Person1#: She was a bit nervous, I guess. What else?\n#Person2#: When she first walked into the room to greet us, she didn't shake our hands or introduce herself at all. I thought that was a bit unprofessional.\n#Person1#: You're right. If she walked into meeting with our clients like that, it would make our company look bad, wouldn't it?\n#Person2#: It sure would. Did you also notice the way she slouched in her chair during most of the interview? She had horrible posture!\n#Person1#: I agree. I guess I was paying more attention to her answers than her body language.\n#Person2#: On top of that, she didn't seem to have any sense of people's personal space. She didn't keep enough distance between us during the meeting.\n#Person1#: That's true. I guess we'll have to keep looking for a manager then.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, we'll find someone eventually!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the last candidate they interviewed. They agree she has an impressive resume but they think she lacks the confidence and the manners to be a good manager.","topic":"find a manager"}
{"fname":"train_5149","dialogue":"#Person1#: It has just occurred to me that there is still another possibility to ensure a prompt delivery of the goods.\n#Person2#: And that is?\n#Person1#: How about making Hong Kong the port of shipment instead of New York?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid we can't agree to that. We concluded the business with you here in Houston, and the goods you ordered are manufactured in New York. We wish to point out that all orders accepted by us are shipped from New York or Seattle. Hong Kong is out of the question.\n#Person1#: It's like this. There are only one or two ships sailing a month from New York to Osaka, while sailings from Hong Kong are quite frequent. If shipment were effected from Hong Kong, we could receive the goods much earlier.\n#Person2#: I see. You want to have your goods shipped from New York to Osaka via Hong Kong, where they can be transshipped. Is that the idea?\n#Person1#: Yes, exactly, because I want these goods on our market at the earliest possible date.\n#Person2#: Your idea may be a good one, but the trouble is that there are risks of pilferage or damage to the goods during transshipment at Hong Kong. How about shipping them from Seattle instead of network? You may choose either one as port of shipment. It makes no difference to us. There are more sailings from Seattle than from New York.\n#Person1#: It sounds all right to me, but I will have to think about it. I'll give you a definite answer tomorrow. If I choose Seattle, will it be possible for you to ship the goods by the end of March?\n#Person2#: We'll try our best. Anyway, we assure you that shipment will be made not later than the first half of April.","summary":"#Person1# suggests changing the port of shipment from New York to Hong Kong to ensure prompt delivery of the goods but #Person2# denies the idea for the sake of safety. Then #Person2# compromises to start sailings from Seattle.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_5150","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you received a prize for you book.\n#Person2#: yes, I did. I won a prize for best local history book at the annual book awards.\n#Person1#: congratulations! You must be very proud of your achievement.\n#Person2#: actually, I was happy just to get the book published. Winning the prize was an added bonus.\n#Person1#: what was the prize?\n#Person2#: I won $ 200 to spend on any books of my choice.\n#Person1#: that's a great prize for a person who writes books! Have you ever won a prize before?\n#Person2#: I shared a prize with some friends last week. We won a bottle of whisky at a pub quiz.\n#Person1#: I won $ 10 in the lottery last month. Perhaps next time, I'll be luckier and win the jackpot!","summary":"#Person1# congratulates #Person2# on winning the prize for the book. Then they share their own experience of winning a prize before.","topic":"winning a prize"}
{"fname":"train_5151","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what! I know something you don't know!\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: How many planets are there in the solar system?\n#Person2#: That's easy. Everyone knows that there are nine.\n#Person1#: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore!\n#Person2#: Nice try. I wasn't born yesterday, you know.\n#Person1#: I'm dead serious. They've decided that it's too small to be a planet, but actually they haven't yet agreed on how big something has to be in order to be a planet anymore.\n#Person2#: That sounds crazy. But they can't just change their mind about things like that.\n#Person1#: Yes, they can. If you remember correctly, people used to believe that the world was flat.\n#Person2#: I suppose you're right. They also used to think that they were so important that the sun revolved around them, not the other way around.\n#Person1#: We actually know relatively little about space and the cosmos.\n#Person2#: Do you think that we'll one day be able to travel to another planet for a vacation?\n#Person1#: I suppose we could actually live on a planet outside of the milky way.\n#Person2#: Do you think we'll ever get to meet an alien from outer space?\n#Person1#: I hope not. I think they would be a threat to those of us that lived on the Earth.\n#Person2#: You're so old-fashioned. That's what people used to think about people from another country!\n#Person1#: Point taken. Hopefully one day, we'll live in an interplanetary society.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Pluto is removed from the list of the planets in the solar system. They discuss the theory of geocentrism and flat earth, the possibility of interstellar travel, and the presence of aliens.","topic":"space and cosmos"}
{"fname":"train_5152","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a beautiful view, my sweetheart!\n#Person2#: It sure is. The Grand Canyon is truly masterpiece. No man could ever make anything like this.\n#Person1#: What is that below?\n#Person2#: It is the Colorado River. You will go down the river in a boat if you wish.\n#Person1#: No, thank you. It looks a bit too dangerous for me.\n#Person2#: There is a beautiful state park here. I can see why so many people come out here to camp.\n#Person1#: Yes, there is this beautiful view. you may go fishing, camping and also enjoy this beautiful clean air.\n#Person2#: It definitely is a nice change from the polluted and crowded city.\n#Person1#: You are so romantic, my sweetheart.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# enjoy the views of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. They admire the beauty of the state park.","topic":"the beautiful view"}
{"fname":"train_5153","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, come here! I can see the lake which is in the center of park.\n#Person2#: It is beautiful! Look, there are so many birds around it.\n#Person1#: It is a great place for a relaxing vacation.\n#Person2#: Listen to the sound of nature! It's like music.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I agree. It makes you feel really good.\n#Person2#: What are those?\n#Person1#: Do you mean the red things? They are roses.\n#Person2#: I'm going to take more pictures today.\n#Person1#: Me, too.","summary":"#Person1# and Lucy enjoy the views, such as birds and roses, in the park.","topic":"a vacation trip"}
{"fname":"train_5154","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Elitherbeth How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you're alright. You look a bit worry today? Is anything wrong?\n#Person2#: Well, Yes. There are something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice.\n#Person1#: of course if I can.\n#Person2#: Well, Last night when I returned from thetheatre I found I lost my wallet.\n#Person1#: Oh dear. That's terrible. What was in your wallet?\n#Person2#: Well, some money of course, a vise, all my identity cards and some photos.\n#Person1#: Well, If I were you, I would go to the police station straight away and calling.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have already done that and they already look for it. I'll leaving soon and I need my vise and identity cards badly.\n#Person1#: Oh dear. What a pity. Are you sure you lost your wallet in theatre?\n#Person2#: Yes, quite sure.\n#Person1#: I think you should put an advertisement in china daily. Things where you lasted.\n#Person2#: But that takes too long.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute, My uncle lives in Beijing and he lives very close to theatre. I'Ve telephone here and ask him to go to theatre to require it. We'd better have breakfast now. and meet him later.","summary":"Elitherbeth thinks Elitherbeth lost Elitherbeth's wallet at the theatre. Elitherbeth is worried because Elitherbeth needs Elitherbeth's visa and identity cards to leave China. #Person1# makes some suggestions and will ask #Person1#'s uncle living close to the theatre to help","topic":"lose a wallet"}
{"fname":"train_5155","dialogue":"#Person1#: Simon, may I introduce you to Linda? You don't know each other, do you?\n#Person2#: No. I've not had the pleasure of meeting her yet.\n#Person3#: How do you do? I'm pleased to meet you.\n#Person2#: How do you do?\n#Person3#: Please sit down. Help yourself just like you are at home.\n#Person2#: What would you like to drink?\n#Person3#: A cup of coffee, please.","summary":"#Person1# introduces Simon to Linda.","topic":"introduction"}
{"fname":"train_5156","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever thought about your ideal home?\n#Person2#: I have, actually ; I'Ve always wanted to build my dream home myself.\n#Person1#: What would it be like?\n#Person2#: Well, it would be spacious and located next to a park, because a nice view is important to me.\n#Person1#: How many rooms would it have?\n#Person2#: I'd want it to have three bedrooms on a second floor with balconies on each, and one main bedroom on the main floor with an attached en suite. I'd also want a large living room and kitchen connected to each other so that there would be one large open space for people to spend time with each other.\n#Person1#: How many bathrooms would your dream home have?\n#Person2#: I'd have one guest bathroom in the basement, one attached to the main bedroom, and one upstairs, so a total of three.\n#Person1#: How would you decorate your house?\n#Person2#: I don't like a lot of clutter, so I wouldn't have lots of things out. I would have a few vases on the mantel piece and some pictures of my family on the walls, but other than that, most things would be kept in closets.\n#Person1#: How many TVs would your dream home have?\n#Person2#: I think TV is a great waste of time, so I would only have one small TV in the kitchen to watch the news in the morning.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# wants to have an ideal house with three bedrooms on a second floor with balconies each, one main bedroom on the main floor attached with en-suite, a large living room connected to a kitchen, three bathrooms, and one small TV.","topic":"ideal home"}
{"fname":"train_5157","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you okay?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: What's wrong?\n#Person2#: I got robbed!\n#Person1#: By who?\n#Person2#: Some guy on the street just mugged me.\n#Person1#: Are you hurt?\n#Person2#: No, he just stole all of my things.\n#Person1#: That's crazy.\n#Person2#: I need to go to the police station.\n#Person1#: Do you want me to take you?\n#Person2#: That would be great. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# got robbed and #Person1# offers to take #Person2# to the police station.","topic":"robbery"}
{"fname":"train_5158","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking.\n#Person1#: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts.\n#Person1#: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion.\n#Person2#: No, thank you.\n#Person1#: Why not try on this lovely pair of shorts? I'm sure they'd look fabulous on you.\n#Person2#: No doubt. Look, I'm just browsing. If I need your help, I'll let you know.\n#Person1#: Take a look at this dress! Don't you think it's perfect for you, ma'am? Uh, where are you going, ma'am? Ma'am?","summary":"#Person2#'s browsing in a store and #Person1# badgers her trying to sell different kinds of clothes. #Person2# impatiently leaves.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5159","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've just got a new printer. How often do I need to replace the print heads?\n#Person2#: Well, under normal conditions each head lasts about 5 000 copies or so. It depends on the user, but about once a month is average.\n#Person1#: So if I don't print out very much, it could last a lot longer?\n#Person2#: That's right. It could last six months or more. This model's designed for heavy use. Don't worry - you'll get an error message telling you when to change the head.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how often the print heads of the new printer should be replaced.","topic":"the new printer"}
{"fname":"train_5160","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think it's time to sign the contract, Mr. Simpson?\n#Person2#: I'd like to look it over before I sign it.\n#Person1#: OK, no problem. I hope there are no questions about the terms.\n#Person2#: I am fully satisfied with the terms of this contract.\n#Person1#: Shall we sign this contract now?\n#Person2#: OK. Where do you want me to sign?\n#Person1#: Just sign at the bottom.\n#Person2#: OK. ( Sign ) Once a contract is signed, it has legal effect.\n#Person1#: You're right. Thank you for your cooperation.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# wants Mr. Simpson to sign the contract. Mr. Simpson carefully looks over the contract and signs it.","topic":"sign the contract"}
{"fname":"train_5161","dialogue":"#Person1#: May's birthday is coming. Shall we buy her a birthday present or let her choose one for herself?\n#Person2#: I think a surprise party may be better. But I forget when her birthday is.\n#Person1#: You are such a good father. It's next Sunday.\n#Person2#: Sorry. What shall we get for her?\n#Person1#: What about a cell phone? She is old enough to have one.\n#Person2#: Good idea. Shall we search on line to find an appropriate one or go to a phone store?\n#Person1#: Maybe we can try shopping on line.\n#Person2#: Sure. Okay, here is the website.\n#Person1#: I'm sure that May would love the pink one.\n#Person2#: Probably. People's consumptive habit is changing rapidly because of the internet.\n#Person1#: Totally. Computers bring with them convenience. Oh, what's wrong?\n#Person2#: The computer went frozen.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's such a pain. We'd better go to a store later.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to buy their daughter a phone as a birthday present. They intend to buy it online but the computer goes frozen, so they have to go to the store.","topic":"a birthday present"}
{"fname":"train_5162","dialogue":"#Person1#: Speed Airlines Reservation. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Do you have any flight to Paris on 15th? I want one leaving in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: Yes. Flight DP336 leaves at 15:16. Is that all right?\n#Person2#: Is it a direct flight?\n#Person1#: No, Sir. It has an hour layover in London.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't think I want it.","summary":"#Person2# gives up buying the flight ticket to Paris for the layover.","topic":"buy flight tickets"}
{"fname":"train_5163","dialogue":"#Person1#: Evan, are you busy right now?\n#Person2#: Not really. What's up?\n#Person1#: Well, I need a hand with the fax machine. My fax is not going through.\n#Person2#: I'm kind of useless in that area, but I'll take a look at it.\n#Person1#: Ah, thanks.","summary":"#Person2# decides to help #Person1# fix the fax machine.","topic":"fix the fax machine"}
{"fname":"train_5164","dialogue":"#Person1#: I met a girl in elevator this morning. She works in a company upstairs. She said she envied the casual way we dress for work. She complained about the dress rule in her company. It requires everyone to wear formal clothes from Monday to Friday.\n#Person2#: Well, I was wondering where those people with professional attire come from. Now, I know the answer.\n#Person1#: You know, in a sense, a suits and ties are compulsory for male employees even in July, and no jewelry allowed for most of the female employees. Even the reasonable male leaf is returning the rule, isn't that strict?\n#Person2#: To some extent, it is. Anyway, whether they like it or not, they do give people a very good impression.\n#Person1#: But it is unjust to judge a book by its cover. If they're not happy or comfortable with their clothes, they can be less productive. I still believe wearing whatever people like is better.\n#Person2#: Yes, I agree with you on this point.","summary":"#Person1# thinks that the company upstairs has a strict dress code. #Person2# thinks professional attire gives good impressions. #Person1# thinks people can be less productive. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"the dressing rule"}
{"fname":"train_5165","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of the apartment?\n#Person2#: I like it, but there is one problem.\n#Person1#: What problem is that?\n#Person2#: The faucet in the kitchen is leaking.\n#Person1#: I don't understand what the big deal is.\n#Person2#: That leak is a problem for my water bill.\n#Person1#: What you would like me to do about it?\n#Person2#: The leak must be fixed.\n#Person1#: I won't be able to fix it at the moment.\n#Person2#: I will not rent the apartment with that leaking faucet.\n#Person1#: If that's the case, then I will fix the faucet.\n#Person2#: Thanks for understanding.","summary":"#Person1# makes a compromise to fix the leaking faucet in the kitchen because #Person2# won't rent the apartment otherwise.","topic":"rent the apartment"}
{"fname":"train_5166","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you drive a car yourself?\n#Person2#: Yes, I just bought new car, I drive to work everyday!\n#Person1#: Great! When you become new driver, you are better drive as carefully as possible!\n#Person2#: Sure, I see safety is most important thing! Accident is awful! I will take your advice!\n#Person1#: Besides, traffic signal in downtown area are very annoying, are they?\n#Person2#: Yes, definitely! You can't drive freely!\n#Person1#: Now, we are out of the town, you can drive freely!\n#Person2#: Compare with speaking, yes! But things are not good as you expecting!\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: Can you see that road side help?\n#Person1#: Yes, We are going to across real road.\n#Person2#: That's right. We have to slow down again. If we haven't meet the passing tree, we have to stop a car away.\n#Person1#: What other signs what we see in road area like this?\n#Person2#: There are a plenty of signs such as Watch for children!","summary":"#Person2#'s a new driver. #Person1# asks #Person2# to drive freely when they're out of the town but #Person2# still keeps cautious and watches for road signs.","topic":"a new driver"}
{"fname":"train_5167","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know which bus I can take to PCC?\n#Person2#: Tell me where you need to get on at.\n#Person1#: I live on Las Flores and Fair Oaks.\n#Person2#: If you don't mind walking, I know a bus you can take.\n#Person1#: I'm okay with walking.\n#Person2#: Walk all the way down Fair Oaks, and catch the 267 on Altadena Drive.\n#Person1#: Do you know which direction it should be heading?\n#Person2#: You have to catch it going west.\n#Person1#: Which stop do I get off on?\n#Person2#: You need to get off on the corner of Del Mar and Hill.\n#Person1#: Thank you for telling me.\n#Person2#: It was my pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the bus station, which bus to take and where to get off to go to PCC.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_5168","dialogue":"#Person1#: In what way is your school different from other schools?\n#Person2#: Our school is for all children because a few of the children are physically disabled, and some of the others have learning difficulties. In our school, we have faster learners and slower learners.\n#Person1#: And is yours the only school like this?\n#Person2#: That's correct. Up till now, disabled children and those with learning difficulties were sent to special schools. They grew up in a different world.\n#Person1#: What made you decide to start this new school?\n#Person2#: We realized that disabled children had no knowledge of children in ordinary schools. We thought it was important that all human beings should grow up together.\n#Person1#: Do the slower learners hold up the faster learners?\n#Person2#: No. For some classes, slow learners and faster learners are separated. In other classes they all work together.\n#Person1#: How does that work?\n#Person2#: Well. The faster learners help the slower learners. That way they become very skilled as teachers. When it's time for the faster learners to do a task or do their homework, they do it more quickly and better too.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s school is a school for both slower and faster learners, different from an ordinary school. #Person2# thinks all human beings should grow up together. #Person2#'s school makes faster learners help slower learners.","topic":"a new school"}
{"fname":"train_5169","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jason, would you tell us a little about how you became a writer?\n#Person2#: Well, when I was at school, I wrote stories. Later on, I wrote for The Western Teacher and various other magazines before I got into writing books.\n#Person1#: How great you are!","summary":"Jason tells #Person1# how he became a writer.","topic":"personal experience"}
{"fname":"train_5170","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, Paul? You look terrible.\n#Person2#: I've just taken my chemistry exam and I'm pretty sure I failed it. I don't know where the professor got some of those questions. I don't see how in the world I could pass.\n#Person1#: Come on now. You've been doing very well all year long. It's not very likely you'd suddenly forget everything. Oh, by the way, have the physics grades been posted yet?\n#Person2#: I didn't go and look. I was so busy worrying about chemistry. Do you think there's any possibility of me passing for the year if I fail the final?\n#Person1#: Sure there is. It's the average that is important. Come on. Just relax. How about having a cup of coffee?","summary":"Paul worries about the result of his chemistry and #Person2# cheers him up.","topic":"exam results"}
{"fname":"train_5171","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know Tom?\n#Person2#: Tom what?\n#Person1#: Tom Smith.\n#Person2#: No. But I know a Tim Smith.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, you are right. It was Tim Smith I meant. You know what happened to him the other day?\n#Person2#: No, what happened then?\n#Person1#: Well, he told me he saw his dead grandfather in London.\n#Person2#: Oh, come on. You are not telling a ghost story, are you?\n#Person1#: But he told me it was true. You see, his grandfather used to be an army officer during the war. And because he didn't return home after the war, everybody thought he had been killed in the war.\n#Person2#: But then, he suddenly appeared alive, like in those films.\n#Person1#: Exactly. Tom, oh no, Tim, told me that by chance he saw an old man at the railway station selling newspapers. And he was surprised to see someone like his grandfather in a picture he had seen. So naturally he went to the man and asked him whether his name was Smith. And the man, I mean, his grandfather, said yes, and after that everything happened just like a film.\n#Person2#: Amazing. But why didn't the old man go back to his hometown after the war?\n#Person1#: Well, that's another long story. I'll tell you later.","summary":"#Person1# shares with #Person2# Tim Smith's surprising story that Tim accidentally met his grandfather in the railway station who was thought to be dead during the war.","topic":"a surprising story"}
{"fname":"train_5172","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, emergency line. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I am calling to report an accident.\n#Person1#: Could you give me some details, sir?\n#Person2#: A truck hit a car on Highway 204.\n#Person1#: Has anyone been badly hurt?\n#Person2#: I'm not quite sure. The driver of the truck says he is OK. But the lady in the car might have broken her leg.\n#Person1#: May I have your name, sir?\n#Person2#: Daniel Smith.\n#Person1#: OK, Mr. Smith. We'll send an ambulance and a police car immediately. It's 11:55 now, and they should be there by 12:05. Thanks.","summary":"Daniel Smith calls the emergency line to report a traffic accident and ask for medical help.","topic":"traffic accident report"}
{"fname":"train_5173","dialogue":"#Person1#: James, you have a large collection of stamps, haven't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm really proud of it. I have thousands of stamps from most countries of the world.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's great. How did you get all of them?\n#Person2#: Sometimes I took used stamps off envelopes, but mostly my dad brought them back from his travels. Some of the stamps in my collection are of great value. Drop over sometime and I'll show you my collection.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I will.","summary":"James tells #Person1# about his stamp collection and how he got these stamps.","topic":"collect stamps"}
{"fname":"train_5174","dialogue":"#Person1#: What class did you have this afternoon, Kate?\n#Person2#: A chemistry class. We've got a new chemistry teacher this term.\n#Person1#: Who is it?\n#Person2#: James Black. He told us to call Jim, not to call him Mr. Black.\n#Person1#: Oh, James Black. I know him. He's a little thin man who smiles a lot.\n#Person2#: Yes, but many of us are afraid of him.\n#Person1#: Really? But I hear he's a very good teacher.\n#Person2#: Yes, he is. His classes are always lively and interesting. And we all watch and listen to him very carefully in his class.\n#Person1#: It's important to watch carefully when you're studying chemistry, I think.\n#Person2#: Jim often says that too, So we are never allowed to do anything without watching.","summary":"Kate tells #Person1# about her new chemistry teacher Mr. Black and his teaching style that Kate isn't allowed to do anything without watching.","topic":"new chemistry teacher"}
{"fname":"train_5175","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing tonight? \n#Person2#: I have to run to the grocery store. \n#Person1#: Don't you hate fighting the crowds on the weekends? \n#Person2#: Yes, but I am out of food and milk. \n#Person1#: What store do you shop at? \n#Person2#: The small one, just down the street. I like their generic brand. \n#Person1#: I have been using the store across town for years. \n#Person2#: I hear they have very nice stuff. \n#Person1#: They do, but they're a little expensive on certain items. \n#Person2#: Well, you should try my store. The prices are good. \n#Person1#: I will sometime. Thanks for the advice. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is going groceries at the small store down the street and recommends the store to #Person1#.","topic":"the grocery store"}
{"fname":"train_5176","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are the ceremony and reception held in the same place? \n#Person2#: No, not usually. Most people are married in a church, and then the wedding party and guests go to another place for the reception. Sometimes, however, they hold the reception in a big room in the church. \n#Person1#: Where do they go? \n#Person2#: Either they go to a public place such as a hotel, a restaurant, or a club, or to the home of the brid \n#Person1#: They go to the home of the bride? \n#Person2#: Why do you ask? \n#Person1#: The Chinese custom is to go to the groom's home-just the opposite. \n#Person2#: Oh! In our country the bride's family is responsible for the entire wedding-arrangement, costs, etc. So the reception is held at her home. \n#Person1#: That's very expensive for the family of the bride. \n#Person2#: Many American fcrthers joke that they would rather hold the ladder for their daughter to climb down and elope than pay for a wedding. \n#Person1#: Tell me something about the bridal bouquet. Isn't it the custom to throw it? \n#Person2#: Yes. When the bride and groom are ready to leave on their honeymoon all the single girls gather in one place. The bride stands with her back to them and throws her bouquet over her shoulder and they each try to catch it. The one who does will be the next one married. \n#Person1#: Maybe I'll be the one. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about wedding customs including the place to hold the ceremony and reception, traditions in different countries, and the bridal bouquet.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_5177","dialogue":"#Person1#: Were you born in the U. S. , Melissa? \n#Person2#: No, I wasn't. I came here in 1992. \n#Person1#: How old were you? \n#Person2#: I was seventeen. \n#Person1#: So, did you go to college right away? \n#Person2#: No, because my English wasn't very good. I studied English for two years first. \n#Person1#: Wow, your English is really fluent now. \n#Person2#: Thanks. Your English is pretty good, too. \n#Person1#: Yeah, but I was born here! ! ","summary":"#Person1# compliments Melissa's English because Melissa isn't a native speaker.","topic":"personal experience"}
{"fname":"train_5178","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do in summer? \n#Person2#: I love going out into the countryside for walks or bike ride. I love being out in the fresh summer air. How about you? \n#Person1#: I don't often go for walks, but I either play sports outside-you know, tennis or badminton-or just sit in the sunshine and read a good book. \n#Person2#: What do you do in winter? \n#Person1#: Well, I play sports indoors quite often. If I'm feeling lazy, I just watch a film at home. I prefer summer to winter. \n#Person2#: I think most people do. I like wearing nice, colorful clothes in summer, you know, a nice dress or skirt. It's too cold for those kinds of clothes in winter. \n#Person1#: Yes. I like wearing shorts in summer. My legs would freeze! \n#Person2#: Do you think we'll have a nice summer this year? \n#Person1#: Thanks to global warming, it could be hotter than ever! ","summary":"In summer, #Person2# loves going for walks in the countryside while #Person1# enjoys playing sports outside. In winter, #Person1# plays sports indoors often or watch films at home. They both prefer summer to winter.","topic":"summer and winter activities"}
{"fname":"train_5179","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, you seem to enjoy speaking English. \n#Person2#: You can't help learning when you're using it all day. You'll see. A few weeks'study in the school will have a similar effect on you. \n#Person1#: I hope so. You see, at the moment I find it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. I'm awfully worried, I can't reply as quickly as she seems to expect. \n#Person2#: Oh, she likes keeping us on our toes by getting us use English throughout the class. She doesn't mind your making mistakes, though. \n#Person1#: You know, speaking in class is a very good chance to put your English to practical use. ","summary":"#Person2# is worried about using English throughout the class. #Person1# thinks using English in class is a good way to practice English.","topic":"improve English"}
{"fname":"train_5180","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what? I found a summer job.\n#Person2#: That's great. Anything interesting?\n#Person1#: Yes, working at an amusement park.\n#Person2#: Wow, that sounds great.\n#Person1#: So have you found anything?\n#Person2#: Nothing yet, but I have a couple of choices. One is working as an assistant in a hospital mostly answering phones or I can get a job as a gardener again.\n#Person1#: Being an assistant sounds more interesting. You'd have better hours and it's probably not as much work.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but gardner earns more than an assistant.","summary":"#Person1# finds a summer job working at an amusement park. #Person2# hesitates to be an assistant or a gardenner.","topic":"summer job"}
{"fname":"train_5181","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm stressed out by holiday parties with lots of treats like cookies, candies and chips as if that wasn't enough. I haven't really been able to exercise and I think I've gained 10 pounds recently.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that. But you are not alone. Many people gain weight.\n#Person1#: I think I should make my goal to lose 50 pounds. I could start by not eating sweets.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You could also try to eat more natural foods.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by natural? I don't want to eat vegetables only. I like to eat things with meat.\n#Person2#: Eating natural foods means you eat more fruits, vegetables, and unprocessed meats.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Instead of eating hot dog, you might choose to eat a salad with some grilled chicken instead.\n#Person1#: Thanks for your advice, Paul.","summary":"#Person1# is stressed about gaining weight during holidays and decides not to eat sweets. Paul agrees and advises #Person1# to eat natural foods to lose weight.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_5182","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Harry, you look terrible! Have you been to the doctor's?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not ill. I'm just a bit tired. I'm probably not sleeping enough.\n#Person1#: You shouldn't go out so late then.\n#Person2#: I'm not going out at all, actually. I'm too busy studying.\n#Person1#: Studying? But the exams aren't for another 2 months yet.\n#Person2#: I know, but I've got a lot to do. I didn't do much last term. I wish I'd been more like you.\n#Person1#: Well, yeah. I went to every lecture and I took lots of notes, but that doesn't mean I'll get good grades. At least you don't get nervous in exams like I do.\n#Person2#: Have you started revising yet?\n#Person1#: Not yet. I'll probably start next week. But I'm not going to stay up all night doing it. That never does any good. I might work until midnight a couple of times, but that's all. Anyway, you should have a week off.\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I can't afford the time.","summary":"Harry stays up preparing for the exams because he didn't do much last term. #Person1# feels unnecessary staying up studying and advises Harry to have a week off, but Harry disagrees.","topic":"prepare for exam"}
{"fname":"train_5183","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to go play tennis with me tomorrow morning?\n#Person2#: That would be fun, but I need to pick up my passport from the police station.\n#Person1#: Are you going on a trip?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to the UK with my dad next month.\n#Person1#: Cool, is it a holiday?\n#Person2#: Not really, he is going on a business trip in London and I'm going with him to check out a few universities that I might apply for next year.\n#Person1#: Sounds great, so how long will you be there?\n#Person2#: I'm going to be in London for 5 days, after that I will visit a couple of cities in Schottland as well.\n#Person1#: Checking out some schools there, too?\n#Person2#: Exactly, well, have a nice weekend and see you at school on Monday.\n#Person1#: Thanks. See you.","summary":"#Person2# can't play tennis with #Person1# because #Person2# needs to pick up #Person2#'s passport. #Person2#'s going to the UK next month to check out some universities.","topic":"go on a trip"}
{"fname":"train_5184","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your trip to New York?\n#Person2#: It was fun. I took the train there.\n#Person1#: I didn't know that a train went from Los Angeles to New York.\n#Person2#: Well, it doesn't go there directly. First, I took a train North from Southern California to Seattle Washington, then I transferred to another train, this one went across the northern part of the country, from Seattle all the way to Chicago, Illonois.\n#Person1#: How long did that part of the trip take?\n#Person2#: 45 hours.\n#Person1#: Then how long did it take to get from Chicago to New York?\n#Person2#: Another 20 hours, this time I had a window seat, and the view was amazing! High stayed up just to look, by the time I arrived in New York. I was exhausted!\n#Person1#: Would you recommend traveling that way?\n#Person2#: I think it's a great way to see the country, trains often travel near the coast or through other beautiful areas. But I wouldn't recommend it to someone who wants to save time, the whole trip took more than 3 days.","summary":"#Person2# shares with #Person1# the train trip from Los Angeles to New York. #Person2# thinks it's a great way to see the country but it isn't recommendable to the time-savers.","topic":"the train trip"}
{"fname":"train_5185","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, can you tell me how you keep in shape?\n#Person2#: You'll never be in shape until you eat less and take more exercise.\n#Person1#: Now, tell me what you often eat.\n#Person2#: I often eat fish and eggs.\n#Person1#: Do you eat a lot of vegetables?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, and fruits. I love fruits very much.\n#Person1#: What do you like to drink?\n#Person2#: Well, I never drink alcohol, coffee or tea.\n#Person1#: Whatever would you like to drink?\n#Person2#: I drink a lot of milk. I drink milk almost every day.\n#Person1#: How often do you exercise?\n#Person2#: Well, I walk every day.\n#Person1#: It's a good diet and a regular exercise.\n#Person2#: Yes, quite right.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mary how to keep in shape. Mary advises keeping a good diet and regular exercise.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_5186","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have been thinking of buying a house and would like to speak with you.\n#Person2#: I have time to speak with you. Where would you like to purchase your house?\n#Person1#: I am most interested in Pasadena or Arcadia, but would be open to other suggestions.\n#Person2#: How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need?\n#Person1#: We have several generations of family living in our household and so need a very large home.\n#Person2#: Do you need to be located in a particular school district?\n#Person1#: It doesn ' t matter, as we do not have any children.\n#Person2#: Is a view important to you, or would you rather be located on a lakeshore lot?\n#Person1#: In a perfect world, we would like a home with a view of the lake.\n#Person2#: Thank you for all of the information. I will help you find the perfect house for you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the plan of buying a house. #Person1# prefers a large house with a view of the lake.","topic":"housing sales"}
{"fname":"train_5187","dialogue":"#Person1#: How come it is slow as a snail today?\n#Person2#: You mean the network connection?\n#Person1#: Yes, I wanted to look for some information on the company page just now. It took me almost one minute to open it. Then there is no response to any click.\n#Person2#: I have the same question. I can ' t send out mails. We ' d better call the IT department and ask them to check it immediately.\n#Person1#: Ok.","summary":"The network connection is slow. #Person1# and #Person2# will call IT to check it.","topic":"network"}
{"fname":"train_5188","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much is it all together?\n#Person2#: Let me see. The bell-bottom pants are $ 90 and the coat is $ 120. It comes to $ 210.\n#Person1#: Is it possible for you to reduce the price?\n#Person2#: I am sorry. It's a one-price shop.","summary":"#Person1# buys clothes from #Person2# with no price reduction.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5189","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Vane Theater, at your service.\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. What's on this weekend?\n#Person1#: Well, there will be charity performance on Saturday night. And also, there will be a solo concert by an opera star on Sunday night.\n#Person2#: It's a good thing that I have choices here. Can you tell me about the one on Saturday?\n#Person1#: Sure. It's to raise money for the homeless.\n#Person2#: What about the performance itself?\n#Person1#: Oh, it's a reserved opera named The Monkey Creates Havoc in Heaven.\n#Person2#: Wow, a story about the clever Monkey King. It's a classic and children's favorite.\n#Person1#: It surely is. And the cast is really the best.\n#Person2#: Wonderful! How much is the ticket?\n#Person1#: The price varies according to the seats. 300 for the front, 200 for the middle, and 50 for the back.","summary":"#Person2# is going to watch a Chinese opera with a girl. #Person1# introduces The Monkey Creates Havoc in Heaven and #Person2# is interested.","topic":"telephone booking"}
{"fname":"train_5190","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you decide what grade we get?\n#Person2#: I look at many things, attendance, quizzes, and tests.\n#Person1#: What is the most important factor?\n#Person2#: Obviously I look for improvement as we go along, but I would like you to do your best from the beginning.\n#Person1#: How can we keep track of our grades?\n#Person2#: The final and midterm are 40 percent of your grade ; homework, attendance, and quizzes total 60 percent.\n#Person1#: What if we can't get to school?\n#Person2#: You can only miss one class without penalty.\n#Person1#: If we have a major problem, will you let us know?\n#Person2#: I will be letting you know during the year if you have a major problem.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# decides grade mainly by students' improvement. #Person2# will let #Person1# know if #Person1# has a major problem.","topic":"curriculum institution"}
{"fname":"train_5191","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm too tired now. I've already worked for 12 hours overtime!\n#Person2#: God! Don't you think they should get you an assistant?\n#Person1#: Yes, they were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I have to do the work alone. This is the first break I've had all day.\n#Person2#: They're really running you into the ground. Why don't you ask for some time off? You could take a long weekend and have a good rest.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't before I finish this project.\n#Person2#: You'd better pay more attention to your health.\n#Person1#: I will, thanks for your concern.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# complains about work. #Person2# concerns about #Person1#'s health and suggests #Person1# take a break.","topic":"overtime working"}
{"fname":"train_5192","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey honey! Where were you?\n#Person2#: I decided to take Kenny to the park and get some fresh air.\n#Person1#: How was it? Were there a lot of kids?\n#Person2#: It wasn't too crowded, but we had a great time! We got on the see-saw together, then went on a couple of different slides and then I tried to go with him in the jungle gym, but I didn't fit.\n#Person1#: Sounds like fun! When we go he always just likes to play in the sandbox.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but today he was really hyper. He even got on the monkey bars and then he went on to go on the swings for a half hour. I'm exhausted!\n#Person1#: You should go to the park more often since you don't go to the gym anymore!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# took Kenny to the park and played the see-saw and slides. Kenny was hyper but #Person2# is exhausted.","topic":"park"}
{"fname":"train_5193","dialogue":"#Person1#: You won't believe who's been elected to do overtime on the Baker account! Me! I'Ve already logged in 20 hours of overtime!\n#Person2#: Wow! Why so much? I thought they were getting you an assistant.\n#Person1#: They were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I'm left on my own to do the work. This is the first break I'Ve had all day.\n#Person2#: They're really running you into the ground. Why don't you ask for some time off? You could take a long weekend and go away somewhere.","summary":"#Person1# complains about working overtime. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask for some time off.","topic":"working overtime"}
{"fname":"train_5194","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you are looking for a house.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How is this going?\n#Person2#: I haven't found one that satisfies my demands yet.\n#Person1#: I can recommend an apartment for you. A friend of mine is about to move. She doesn't want to rent that house any longer.\n#Person2#: Where is the house?\n#Person1#: It is on Spring Avenue.\n#Person2#: Really! So it is just near my office building. Great! How much is the rent?\n#Person1#: It's $ 240 a month.\n#Person2#: Does that include utilities?\n#Person1#: It includes water, but not gas and electricity.\n#Person2#: That's a little expensive.\n#Person1#: But it's very convenient for you to walk to work.\n#Person2#: Yes. I won't have to take a bus to go to my office. Is it a one-bedroom apartment?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: That is what I am looking for. Could I go to see the house tomorrow afternoon?\n#Person1#: Certainly! But I have to contact my friend first.\n#Person2#: All right! Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# recommends an apartment to #Person2#, and they discuss the location, rent and utilities of it. #Person2# is going to see the house tomorrow afternoon.","topic":"house renting"}
{"fname":"train_5195","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm the Mortgage Advisor at this branch. You wanted a chat about housing loans?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've found a wonderful property I wish to buy. Unfortunately, I just don't have access to the cash.\n#Person1#: I see. It's a problem most of us face. May I ask what the purchase price is?\n#Person2#: It's 600, 000 RIB. But I've already put down 200, 000 RIB, which is my absolute limit, so I'm looking for a loan of 400, 000 RIB.\n#Person1#: So, you've already made a large initial deposit? That is good news. OK, let's have a look at your credit details and get this started.\n#Person2#: I already have an account with you, so it should be pretty straight forward.\n#Person1#: That is good, it should speed things up nicely.","summary":"#Person2# consults #Person1# about housing loans because #Person2# wants to buy a property but doesn't have access to the cash. #Person2#'s already made a large initial deposit.","topic":"housing loan"}
{"fname":"train_5196","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Shirley. The party has been wonderful. My husband and my children have enjoyed it very much, and me too.\n#Person2#: I've said you will enjoy your life here!\n#Person1#: I surely will. By the way, is the party like this held every weekend in our neighborhood?\n#Person2#: Oh, I've forgotten to tell you. The party is held every other week. And every family gives their own performance each time.\n#Person1#: My children would like that ; they like dancing very much.\n#Person2#: That's good!\n#Person1#: Look! Who is that guy on the stage?\n#Person2#: Oh, my God! That's my husband, Benjamin.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: He likes American Idol very much, and he always imitates the contestant at home. I can't believe he got on the stage himself.\n#Person1#: He performs very well. He is so funny!\n#Person2#: OK, just ignore him. I've noticed there are lots of exercise facilities in our community. After dinner you can go there for a walk with your family!\n#Person1#: OK, that's perfect! By the way, is there any playground in our neighborhood?\n#Person2#: Yes, there is one behind our building. And you can play tennis there. But if you want to play tennis there, they will change you 30 Yuan per hour.\n#Person1#: OK, got it! Thank you so much. You have helped me a lot!\n#Person2#: You are welcome! We are neighbors!","summary":"#Person1# appreciates the wonderful party which is held every other week. Shirley can't believe her husband Benjamin got on the stage. Shirley tells #Person1# there is a playground and #Person1# can play tennis. #Person1# thinks Shirley helps #Person1# a lot.","topic":"casual chat"}
{"fname":"train_5197","dialogue":"#Person1#: Um, which of them is the better typist?\n#Person2#: Well, Mary types faster than Jones. But I think Jones types more carefully.\n#Person1#: Is there any difference in their short hand?\n#Person2#: Jones can certainly take down letter more quickly, but Mary's short hand is the best in her class.\n#Person1#: How about languages?\n#Person2#: Both of them speak excellent French. But I think Mary speaks German more fluently than Jones does.\n#Person1#: Um. That doesn't really matter. Because we have more French visitors than German.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# compares Mary's typing speed and language mastery with Jones'.","topic":"working skills"}
{"fname":"train_5198","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing there with your mobile phone?\n#Person2#: I'm moblogging!\n#Person1#: Moblogging? what does that mean?\n#Person2#: Oh, moblogging is a combination of the word'mobile'and'blogging'. It's another form of blogging. Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile devices.\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting! That must be very convenient.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. I can blog wherever and whenever I'm on the move. It's especially good when I'm on a business trip and my laptop happens to be away from me.\n#Person1#: How can you do that?\n#Person2#: Well, if I simply want to write a few words, I'll send it by email or edit it all from the cell phone browser.\n#Person1#: What if you want to publish some photos?\n#Person2#: Then I'll shoot some pictures, re-size the images and upload them with text descriptions to my blog.\n#Person1#: I see. Moblogging must have done a great favor for habitual bloggers like you.\n#Person2#: You bet it!","summary":"#Person2# explains the moblogging, a combination of the word'mobile' and 'blogging', to #Person1#, and #Person2# can blog wherever and whenever #Person2#'s on the move.","topic":"moblogging"}
{"fname":"train_5199","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'Ve just take out an insurance policy. Are you insured?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I have life insurance and my home and its contents are also insured.\n#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and make my wife beneficiary.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You are a fireman and it can be a dangerous job.\n#Person1#: I need to make sure that my wife will be financially secure if I die.\n#Person2#: I can terminate my life insurance policy when I retire and use the money as a pension.\n#Person1#: That's one of the conditions of my policy too. It covers you if you die before you retire and when you retire.\n#Person2#: Did you have to take a medical before you could take out the policy?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did. It was one of the conditions of the insurance policy. The insurance company need to assess the risk.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both have life insurance which covers them if they die before they retire and when they retire. #Person1# had to take a medical before #Person1# could take out the policy.","topic":"insurance"}
{"fname":"train_5200","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, no one could survive without water, but you see pollution has been making more and more water unable for drinking.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Water pollution has for a long time been a major concern among the environmental issues.\n#Person1#: But what are the sources of water pollution?\n#Person2#: They could generally be divided into two categories, direct and indirect contaminant sources.\n#Person1#: Well, direct ones are the pollution directly from factories, refineries waste treatment plants etc. , aren't they?\n#Person2#: Yeah. They are emitted directly into urban water supplies.\n#Person1#: But what about the indirect ones?\n#Person2#: Indirect sources include contaminants that enter the water supply from soils or groundwater systems and from the atmosphere via rainwater.\n#Person1#: I see. For the sake of us all, we should be an active participator in the prevention of it.\n#Person2#: Sure. It's an issue asking for everyone's participation.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss direct pollutions, which are from factories, refineries waste treatment plants, and indirect pollutions which include contaminants that enter the water supply. Then they call for active participation in dealing with those problems.","topic":"water pollution"}
{"fname":"train_5201","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that you're going on your first date Friday night.\n#Person2#: Are you angry, Lisa?\n#Person1#: Angry? Why would I be?\n#Person2#: Please don't tell my mom.\n#Person1#: Come on. Dating is a part of young people's social life. Besides, you're sixteen already.\n#Person2#: I'm glad that you see it that way.\n#Person1#: Do you want to borrow my coat? I have a black coat that would look smashing on you.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much, Lisa!","summary":"#Person2# is going to date. Lisa will keep it secret and gives her coat to #Person2#.","topic":"date"}
{"fname":"train_5202","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you spend the weekend?\n#Person2#: I went to a movie with my boyfriend.\n#Person1#: Really? How was it?\n#Person2#: It was great. The director took a lot of care while framing. They say be has good chance at winning the Oscar for best director. Also I like the actors, some really great new young actors.\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah? What's it about?\n#Person2#: Well, it's the classic love story between two people from conflicting backgrounds. But besides a beautiful story, the cinematography is great. There is some really dramatic footage. It's really quite a visual feast. And the soundtrack is moving.\n#Person1#: Sounds pretty good. Is it a tragedy?\n#Person2#: The ending is a bit of a surprise. I don't want to ruin it for you.\n#Person1#: Oh, I like movies with surprise endings, although, sometimes they can be frustrating. Maybe I should invite my girlfriend to go next weekend.\n#Person2#: It would be a really good choice. The movie is very suitable for lovers to see together. I'm sure you won't regret it.","summary":"#Person2# recommends a movie to #Person1# which is about the classic love story between two people from conflicting backgrounds with great cinematography. #Person1# may invite #Person1#'s girlfriend to see it next weekend.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_5203","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you listening now, Fred?\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: Hey! Man, put your earphone out. I said which song you are listening to.\n#Person2#: Jay Chou's title song in his new album.\n#Person1#: What's your comment on his new album?\n#Person2#: Gorgeous! There is another song combining Chinese and western music styles. I am crazy for it, so I hear it over and again. And I plan to make it as the ringbone of my mobile.\n#Person1#: Let me enjoy it.\n#Person2#: I suppose this song can be the No. 1 on the top chart.\n#Person1#: I cann't wait for buying his CD now.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the new album of Jay Chou, and #Person2# is crazy for one song.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_5204","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Martin, we're on arrival.\n#Person2#: It's nice of you to see my off at the airport. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: We'll miss you. I hope we'll keep in touch.\n#Person2#: Sure. You've given a great help to me in the past days.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure. We hope you'll visit Beijing again.\n#Person2#: Certainly. I'll be glad to.\n#Person1#: It's almost time to get aboard.\n#Person2#: Yes, we should go. Thank you very much. Goodbye!\n#Person1#: Bye bye! Have a pleasant journey!","summary":"#Person1# sees Mr. Martin off at the airport. Mr. Martin thanks for #Person1#'s help in the past days.","topic":"see somebody off"}
{"fname":"train_5205","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tony. Fancy meeting you here. How are things going with you?\n#Person2#: Not too bad, thanks. And you?\n#Person1#: Pretty good! How are your parents these days?\n#Person2#: Oh, they are fine. They are enjoying their retirement.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. That's nice to hear. Well, I am going to a football match. I need to go.\n#Person2#: Say hi to your family for me.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I will, byebye!","summary":"Tony and #Person1# greet each other. #Person1# is going to a football match.","topic":"greeting"}
{"fname":"train_5206","dialogue":"#Person1#: Get up, it's time for you to get ready.\n#Person2#: Let me just get five more minutes of sleep.\n#Person1#: I would, but you need to start getting ready for school.\n#Person2#: I understand, but all I want is five more minutes of sleep.\n#Person1#: If I let you go back to sleep, I know that you won't get up in five minutes.\n#Person2#: Trust me. I'm going to wake up.\n#Person1#: You have a lot to get done this morning.\n#Person2#: I already know, and I'll take care of all that when I wake up.\n#Person1#: I want you to be on time for school today.\n#Person2#: I'll make it to school on time. Don't worry.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'll let you sleep for a little while longer.\n#Person2#: I really appreciate that.","summary":"#Person1# wakes #Person2# up but #Person2# wants to sleep more and will prepare everything after waking up. So #Person1# lets #Person2# sleep for a little while longer.","topic":"getting up"}
{"fname":"train_5207","dialogue":"#Person1#: Freeze! Police! Put your hands over your head!\n#Person2#: What did I do? I haven't done anything.\n#Person1#: You're under arrest for concealing illegal drugs.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: You are suspected of hiding illegal drugs. So we are taking you into custody.\n#Person2#: I didn't do anything.\n#Person1#: We've found some heroin at your house.\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. I'm innocent. Those aren't mine. Whatever you found is someone else's stuff. You can't prove anything. I wasn't there when you went in, and you can't prove it's my stuff.\n#Person1#: That may be, but you're still under arrest. And you'd better stop talking.\n#Person2#: I don't need your help, jerk.\n#Person1#: Whatever you say.","summary":"#Person2# is arrested by the police because #Person2# is suspected of hiding illegal drugs, but #Person2# refuses to confess.","topic":"arrest"}
{"fname":"train_5208","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did I do well on my test?\n#Person2#: Do you want to know the honest answer?\n#Person1#: Why wouldn't I want to know?\n#Person2#: You had pretty bad scores.\n#Person1#: Exactly what do you mean by bad?\n#Person2#: You failed.\n#Person1#: How'd I fail it?\n#Person2#: There are a couple of reasons why you didn't pass.\n#Person1#: What did I do wrong?\n#Person2#: To sum it all up, you really just don't know how to drive.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Will I be able to take a retest?\n#Person2#: Sure you can, in about two and a half weeks.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# didn't pass the driving test but that #Person1# can take a retest.","topic":"driving test"}
{"fname":"train_5209","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever done your shopping at Whole Foods market?\n#Person2#: I haven't shopped there. How is the food?\n#Person1#: The food there is wonderful.\n#Person2#: I go to Sons for my groceries.\n#Person1#: I prefer the food at Whole Foods.\n#Person2#: Is there something wrong with Sons?\n#Person1#: Sons doesn't offer a lot of organic foods.\n#Person2#: Do they offer organic foods at Whole Foods?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's the place to go to get healthier food.\n#Person2#: Maybe I'll try that store out.\n#Person1#: If you like Sons, then I'm sure you'll love Whole Foods.\n#Person2#: You're making me a believer.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss differences between Whole Foods market and Sons. #Person2# will try Whole Foods which offers organic foods.","topic":"food at market"}
{"fname":"train_5210","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you watch the finale last night? My favorite singer won!\n#Person2#: Oh, I love him too. He not only sings well but shows perseverance when he encounters difficulties in the contest.\n#Person1#: Yeah, he got booted after his initial performance in the audition, but he did not give up. He then tried at another two auditions.\n#Person2#: He had barely survived the third audition and finally got a chance to advance in the contest. Fortunately, in the third audition, he has won popularity among the audience. And that's when I started to notice him.\n#Person1#: Me too.\n#Person2#: Before he made the top three, I was so nervous. I just fear that he might be knocked out.\n#Person1#: Yeah, there're so many excellent candidates out there. Who knows which one will make it to the final?\n#Person2#: Absolutely. That's why when he entered the finale, I was so excited.\n#Person1#: He really did a great job in the finale, especially in the PK round. He performed so well that the majority of the audience cast their votes for him.\n#Person2#: And the host announced that he won it all!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the singer #Person1# loves most. They review the whole process in which the singer persisted in every audition, made a great performance, and won at last.","topic":"singer"}
{"fname":"train_5211","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've heard so much about Japan. Is it a beautiful country?\n#Person2#: Not everyone thinks Japan is beautiful, but to me its beauty is breathtaking. You feel the same way about France, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do feel the same way about France. The swift rivers, the fertile valleys, the large cities-its scenery is beautiful. Will you describe the geography of Japan?\n#Person2#: Well, it's made up of four large islands and many smaller islands located off the coast of the Asian main lands. France isn't an island, is it?\n#Person1#: Oh, no, France isn't an island. It is located in the western part of the European continent. But France does have many fine harbors and port cities on its southern and western coasts. Does Japan have good harbors?\n#Person2#: Good harbors! Yokohama is one of the most famous port cities in the world, and Japan is the largest shipbuilding nation in the world. Also, there are long mountain ranges in the southern is hands. France isn't very mountainous, is it?\n#Person1#: No, France isn't very mountainous. But it does contain the Pyrenees, a large mountain range with high peaks and deep canyons. What kind of Climate does Japan have?\n#Person2#: The Japanese climate is warm and moist in the south, mild in the central part and cold in the north. Except for Hokkaido, we don't get much snowfall at all. France has a mild climate, doesn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, the climate of France rarely has severe winters. In southern France, one can live in comfort the whole year. Is Japan good for farming?\n#Person2#: Yes, Japan is good for farming. Rice is the main crop, but Japan is also an industrial center. Fishing is very important, too. Rice isn't grown in France, is it?\n#Person1#: No, rice isn't grown in France. But farming, fishing and industry are also very important in France. I'd like to go to Japan some day. Would you like to visit France?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to visit France. I'd like to travel all over the world. As you describe it, France seems to be very much like Japan. I would like to see it for myself.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss differences between France and Japan. At first, they compare the geography of the two countries. Japan is made up of islands while France is located on the continent. They both have good harbors but France also has mountains. When it comes to climate, France is warmer. Farming, fishing, and industry in the two countries are very important.","topic":"countries"}
{"fname":"train_5212","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Mass, here is a gift for you.\n#Person2#: Oh. Thanks a million.\n#Person1#: It's a souvenir I bought for you from Rome.\n#Person2#: How beautiful! I love it at all.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.\n#Person2#: It's very kind of you. I really don't know how I can thank you enough.\n#Person1#: Don't mention it. Just a little thing I did.","summary":"#Person1# gives a gift to Mr. Mass. Mr. Mass thanks #Person1# a lot.","topic":"gift"}
{"fname":"train_5213","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Lincoln Corporate Services. Lina speaking, how may I help?\n#Person2#: Hello, Lina. I'm calling about your new PIN scheme. I'm new to all of this, so some of my questions may sound a little ignorant. . .\n#Person1#: That's not a problem, I'm more than happy to explain everything in laymen's terms. PIN stands for Personal Internet Banking. You can do all of your usual banking using the Internet, no need to call\n#Person2#: I see. How about buying and selling items?\n#Person1#: We can take care of that for you, too. You can get all of your usual banking services plus some new extra ones. As this service is net bases, you can do it anywhere.\n#Person2#: That's good to know, because I do travel quite frequently.","summary":"Lina tells #Person2# PIN stands for Personal Internet Banking and #Person2# can get all of the usual banking services plus some new extra ones anywhere.","topic":"new PIN scheme"}
{"fname":"train_5214","dialogue":"#Person1#: Flip it to channel 9, will you, Janet? There's a big basketball game on in a couple of minutes.\n#Person2#: Sorry, turkey. I have already got dibs on the TV for tonight, remember? And I'm watching'Disco Fever'on channel 6.\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah, smarty-pants? Over my dead body. Now, don't be such a brat and. . .\n#Person2#: Hey, what's wrong with the TV?\n#Person1#: I don't know! The picture went blank all of a sudden. It's probably the picture tube.\n#Person2#: Looks like the TV wins that argument.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Oh well, how about a game of cards instead?\n#Person2#: Sure, why not?","summary":"#Person1# and Janet wants to watch different channels. Suddenly the TV breaks down and they decide to play a game of cards instead.","topic":"tv channel"}
{"fname":"train_5215","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you book a ticket to New York for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. When do you want to leave here?\n#Person1#: This Saturday.\n#Person2#: Will, that'll be the sixth of September.\n#Person1#: That's right. Will you check what fights are available on the sixth of September?\n#Person2#: I'll check it over. Oh, there're three flights available that day. one at 2 p. m. , one at 5 p. m. and the other at 9p. m.\n#Person1#: I'll have the 5 o'clock one. What time do I check in?\n#Person2#: 4 o'clock.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to book a ticket. #Person1# chooses to leave for New York at 5 o'clock on September 9th.","topic":"ticket booking"}
{"fname":"train_5216","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have received your resume in answer to our ads. I would like to talk with you regarding your qualification for this position, OK?\n#Person2#: It is my honor to have this chance for this interview. Well, my major is commercial English. You know, and I am not only familiar with useful English expressions in business, but also learn some theories on this field. Besides, during my college learning period, I also attended some commercial activities to strive for the opportunity of practicing what I learned.\n#Person1#: What is your greatest weakness?\n#Person2#: Well, I was a diligent student when I stayed in my college. I dislike meeting the deadline, when I am working on a project. I am always willing to complete it well ahead of the schedule.\n#Person1#: What is the greatest disappointment in your life?\n#Person2#: Well, I lost my grandpa when I was only ten. I often recall the period when he fed me.\n#Person1#: Well done! Another question! When will you start work, if you are hired?\n#Person2#: I will start my work at the beginning of next month.","summary":"#Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# majors in commercial English and dislikes meeting the deadline. #Person2# thinks the greatest disappointment is that #Person2# lost #Person2#'s grandpa when #Person2# was ten. #Person2# will start working at the beginning of next month if hired.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5217","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, that was an amazing show!\n#Person2#: Yeah, the crowd was totally out of control.\n#Person1#: I know! Did you see what that guy did in the front of the stage?\n#Person2#: You mean the guy who took a dive into the audience from the stage?\n#Person1#: Yeah! He landed directly in the middle of all those crazy people and was carried to a safe place by the crowd. It was so cool!\n#Person2#: What did you think of the opening band?\n#Person1#: To be honest, that's who I really went there to see.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are amazed by the enthusiasm of the crowd and the guy diving into the audience.","topic":"show"}
{"fname":"train_5218","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lily. Great graduation party, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, everyone here is having a good time. Any ideas for the future?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm interested in finance and my uncle runs a company in Hong Kong, so I decided to go to Hong Kong University.\n#Person2#: Sounds great. Hong Kong is an international financial center. You will surely go far there.\n#Person1#: What about you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to go to university in Beijing.\n#Person1#: What do you want to take as your major, computer science or medicine?\n#Person2#: I prefer medicine. It's always being my dream to be a doctor.","summary":"#Person1# is going to Hong Kong University to study finance. Lily is going to a university in Beijing to study medicine.","topic":"discuss about future"}
{"fname":"train_5219","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. Uh, what are you doing home this weekend? I thought classes didn't end until next week.\n#Person2#: Hi Dad. I love you.\n#Person1#: Ah, the three magic words: I NEED HELP! I've heard those before.\n#Person2#: Uh, Well, we'd better sit down.\n#Person1#: Uh, this doesn't sound good.\n#Person2#: Well, first of all ... hey, is that painting on the wall new?\n#Person1#: No, no, no, no, no. Let's get back to the conversation now.\n#Person2#: Okay, first of all, I am failing all of my classes, I lost my job, I wrecked my car, I mean, your car last week. It's at the bottom of the lake ... I think, and the laptop I borrowed from you ... well, it was in the backseat of the car. That's all of the good news.\n#Person1#: Uh, wait ...\n#Person2#: Dad. You're not saying anything ...\n#Person1#: Okay. Now, what's the bad news?\n#Person2#: Well, I just found out that my old boyfriend was a member of a gang; he says that he and 20 of his friends are gonna come over here to talk to you about what you posted on their Facebook page.\n#Person1#: I don't even know how to use Facebook!\n#Person2#: Well, you do now. I have to go. I'd rather not be here in about 20 minutes. Love you. Bye.\n#Person1#: Ugh!!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person2#'s dad that #Person2# failed classes, lost the job, and wrecked dad's laptop and car. And the bad news is that #Person2#'s old boyfriend, a gangster, will come over to talk to #Person2#'s dad.","topic":"Bad news"}
{"fname":"train_5220","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, did you have a dream when you was a little boy? \n#Person2#: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up. But unfortunately, I didn't realize it. \n#Person1#: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist. But now you see, I'm just a common office clerk. \n#Person2#: Okay, forget about that. S, do you have some practical dreams at present? \n#Person1#: I do. And now I'm working hard to learn English, and I want to be an interpreter some day. \n#Person2#: You're promising. Just follow your dream and never give up. \n#Person1#: Thanks, I will. ","summary":"John dreamed to be a pilot. #Person1# dreamed to be a scientist, but #Person1# dreams to be an interpreter at present.","topic":"dreams"}
{"fname":"train_5221","dialogue":"#Person1#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright? \n#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have signed a pre-nup. \n#Person1#: What was that? \n#Person2#: Nothing! Anyway, you're right, there's no reason this has to be nasty. My lawyer tells me you've accepted our alimony proposal and the division of property, as well as the custody agreement-I keep the cat and you get the dog. So that's done. . . finally. \n#Person1#: Let's not go there, Joanne! Ok, so let's start with the record collection, I'll take the albums I contributed and you can have your cheesy disco albums back. \n#Person2#: Fine, but I'm keeping the antique gramophone as my grandfather gave it to me. \n#Person1#: I believe that was a wedding present to both of us, Joanne. And you hardly ever use it! \n#Person2#: He's my grandfather, and he never really liked you anyway! \n#Person1#: Whatever! Alright, I'll concede the silly gramophone, if you'll agree that I get the silver tea set. \n#Person2#: How typical, when are you ever going to use a silver tea set? Fine! I don't want to drag this out any longer than necessary. What's next? What about these old photographs? \n#Person1#: Which ones? Let me have a look. Wow, look at that! That brings back memories. . . That? \n#Person2#: Our trip to Italy! I remember that day. We were going to visit the Trevi fountain, and we got caught in the rain. . . \n#Person1#: . . . and you looked so adorable with your hair all wet. I had to take a picture of you standing there in that little alley, smiling and laughing in the rain. . . \n#Person2#: Oh, we really did have fun back then, didn't we? \n#Person1#: Oh, Joanne, are we making a big mistake? I know our relationship has been on the rocks for sometime but are you sure we can't reconcile and try again? I still love you. \n#Person2#: Oh Jeff! I love you too! I'm so glad we didn't have to decide who keeps the motorcycle. \n#Person1#: The motorcycle? But that's mine! ","summary":"Jeff and Joanne are quarreling about the division of property. Joanna wants to keep the antique gramophone while Jeff wants to get the silver tea set. An old picture reminds them of the happy time they had together and they start to think if their relationship can't be reconciled.","topic":"quarrel about divorce"}
{"fname":"train_5222","dialogue":"#Person1#: what are you doing? \n#Person2#: I'm just trying to complete today's crossword puzzle. Whenever I get the time, I like to do the crossword puzzles in the paper. \n#Person1#: you really like brains that make you think, don't you? \n#Person2#: I guess you could say that. What kind of games do you like? \n#Person1#: I guess the games I like the most are the ones that I'm good at! \n#Person2#: Doesn't everyone? Which games are those? \n#Person1#: Well, I like to play darts. Whenever I go to a bar, I usually play for a few hours. \n#Person2#: Did you play a lot of games when you were little? \n#Person1#: My parents used to love to play checkers and dominoes. We used to have family tournaments every weekend. \n#Person2#: Do you still like playing those games? \n#Person1#: Not at all. I never really did, to be honest. What about you? Did your family used to play games together? \n#Person2#: Everyone in my family really enjoys playing card games. \n#Person1#: Some of my friends play cards on the internet. Have you ever tried that? \n#Person2#: No, I prefer to play with people I know. \n#Person1#: How about mah-jong? \n#Person2#: It's a popular game with some people, but I've never played it. \n#Person1#: I thought everyone in your country were experts at mah-jong! \n#Person2#: I hate to disappoint you, but unlike what most people think, we aren't all exactly the same! ","summary":"#Person2# likes to do crossword puzzles and #Person1# likes to play darts. #Person1# thought everyone in #Person2#'s country was experts at mah-jong but #Person2# says people aren't all exactly the same.","topic":"games"}
{"fname":"train_5223","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you? You don't look well. \n#Person2#: Nothing. Maybe it is just the weather. Rainy days often make me feel a little sad. \n#Person1#: Really? I like rainy days. The moisture in the air is good for my skin. \n#Person2#: Sure. But it is too cold today. I have to put on warm clothes and look stupid. \n#Person1#: Me, too. At this time of the year, I often miss my home in the warm south. ","summary":"#Person2# feels bad because of the rainy weather. But #Person1# likes rainy days.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_5224","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you work, Andrea? \n#Person2#: I work for Thomas Cook Travel. \n#Person1#: Oh, really? What do you do there? \n#Person2#: I'm a guide. I take people on tours to countries in South America, like Peru. \n#Person1#: That sounds interesting ! \n#Person2#: Yes, it's a great job. I love it. And what do you do? \n#Person1#: I'm a student, and I have a part-time job, too. \n#Person2#: Oh? Where do you work? \n#Person1#: In a fast-food restaurant. \n#Person2#: Which restaurant? \n#Person1#: Hamburger Heaven. ","summary":"Andrea is a guide. #Person1# is a student but has a part-time job in a restaurant.","topic":"jobs"}
{"fname":"train_5225","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. Do you have a reservation? \n#Person2#: No, we don't. \n#Person1#: How many people are you together? \n#Person2#: Just two people. \n#Person1#: Would you like to sit in a smoking section, a non-smoking section or whatever comes open first? \n#Person2#: We prefer non-smoking section. \n#Person1#: I am awfully sorry but there are no vacancies left now. Would you like to wait for a moment? \n#Person2#: How long a wait do you think there'll be? \n#Person1#: I think about ten minutes. \n#Person2#: Ok, we'll wait a while. \n#Person1#: I am sorry for making you wait so long. Now there is a table available in non-smoking section. Please follow me. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: This is the menu. Are you ready to order now? \n#Person2#: Well, I think I'd like to have a tomato sausage soup first. And the same for him, please. \n#Person1#: Yes, and what would you like to drink? \n#Person2#: One goblet of red wine and one bottle of beer please. \n#Person1#: Would you like a dessert? \n#Person2#: What special kind of desserts do you have? \n#Person1#: Lemon pie, hot cake in syrup, chocolate sundae and custard pudding. \n#Person2#: Well, I think we will order after we finish the main course. \n#Person1#: All right. I'll bring your soup right away. ","summary":"#Person2# goes to a restaurant without a reservation, so #Person2# waits for non-smoking section vacancy for a while. After #Person2# is seated, #Person1# helps #Person2# order the main course and drink.","topic":"Conversation at restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_5226","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you usually feel nervous, anxious or scared during tests, Jane?\n#Person2#: I used to.\n#Person1#: How did you get over it then?\n#Person2#: Believe it or not, tests don't mean that we should do extra work. Teachers and schools give us tests for very important reasons. Knowing it is very important for you.\n#Person1#: I see, but sometimes it can't help.\n#Person2#: Giving a test is a way for a teacher to see what the students have learned, and to find out who is having trouble. Then he can decide on the teaching plan.\n#Person1#: That is what our head teacher often says in class. But I still can't control myself sometimes.\n#Person2#: Sometimes schools have to prove that the students are learning and one way to do this is to have tests.\n#Person1#: You are right.\n#Person2#: And tests make sure that students do their homework.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I feel much more comfortable now.\n#Person2#: You can make it if you try hard.","summary":"#Person1# feels nervous and scared about tests. #Person2# comforts #Person1# by explaining the advantages of test including proving students' skills and giving teachers feedback.","topic":"tests"}
{"fname":"train_5227","dialogue":"#Person1#: In the end, we chose David. He wasn't ideal but there was nobody else who we interviewed that we liked.\n#Person2#: But we really regret it now. He's really antisocial. He stays in his room all day reading.\n#Person1#: True, it's like he feels superior to us.\n#Person2#: He doesn't leave his dirty clothes around. That's one good thing I suppose.\n#Person1#: And the food he makes is disgusting. I'd like to share meals, but with him, it's impossible. He only eats frozen rubbish and then sometimes he takes my food without asking which is annoying.\n#Person2#: He always gives his opinions about smoking when I smoke, as if he was the adult and I was the kid.\n#Person1#: The other day, I caught him kicking one of the cats. Poor thing.\n#Person2#: At least he's going soon. There's only 6 weeks left.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# regret choosing David. They think he is antisocial and the food he made is disgusting. He always gives opinions and #Person1# caught him kicking a cat.","topic":"backmouth sb"}
{"fname":"train_5228","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you get another job for a change?\n#Person2#: But I like my job, you know, I like fresh air, and the pay is not bad.\n#Person1#: Look, digging gardens is not a job for a University graduate, if I were you I'd take some kind of direction lawyer teaching.\n#Person2#: Teaching? Anything but that. It's so boring.\n#Person1#: Come on, you really must think of the future.\n#Person2#: I'll tell you what. I'd like to be a doctor.\n#Person1#: Well, you should think very seriously about that. It means a lot of study and then, working all sorts of hours.\n#Person2#: Yes, maybe. But the idea sounds interesting.\n#Person1#: Well, then you ought to get some information about it as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2# should get another job because digging garden is not suitable. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to be a doctor.","topic":"jobs"}
{"fname":"train_5229","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi John, are you used to the curriculum in our school?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think it's very interesting. In my country, students often go to school from 7:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: 5 days a week too.\n#Person2#: Actually 5 and 1\/2. On Saturday, there is only 1\/2 day.\n#Person1#: That's too much I think. By the way, where are you going? Do you want to have dinner with me in the school canteen?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm going to return the books to the library. And I want to find more books about your culture.","summary":"John tells #Person1# he thinks the curriculum is very interesting. #Person1# invites John to have dinner together, but John refuses.","topic":"conversation in school"}
{"fname":"train_5230","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can I join the library?\n#Person2#: Are you a student of our college?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not. But I hear that it's open to the public.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: OK. Does it cost anything to join?\n#Person2#: Well, it's free for students of our college while it is 125 pounds per year or 35 pounds per quarter for the public.\n#Person1#: How many books can I borrow at a time?\n#Person2#: Students here can borrow 10 books and 2 magazines. But for public members like you, it's only 6 books.\n#Person1#: And what will it be if I return books late.\n#Person2#: The fine is 2 pounds per book every day.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about how to join the library as a public member. #Person1# needs to pay for it and can borrow 6 books at a time.","topic":"library service"}
{"fname":"train_5231","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dear audience, tonight we have Stephan Darcy with us in the studio. Congratulations on your book Life And Everything In Between Steven hit such a success.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: This is your first attempt at poetry. Did you ever try it before? Did you take any classes in poetry?\n#Person2#: Well, my only real experience was writing business plans. I've always had a good grasp of the English language, my mom encouraged me to read when I was very little.\n#Person1#: What's the hardest thing about creating your work?\n#Person2#: Finding the perfect words to fit what I wanted to say, there's always a word or 2 that I might still rewrite if given the chance.\n#Person1#: Will there be more collections of poetry?\n#Person2#: There will be more of something I suppose, but maybe not poetry. I really don't see myself as a poet. Rather, I see what I wrote as a kind of writing that might inspire people in some way.","summary":"Stephan Darcy tells #Person1# his only real experience was writing business plans and the hardest thing is finding the perfect words to fit what he wanted to say. Darcy might write more but maybe not poetry.","topic":"Interview"}
{"fname":"train_5232","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, Miss?\n#Person2#: I would like to order 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. We want office-style cabinets in white. The catalogue number is 90 - f - 2356.\n#Person1#: How soon do you want it?\n#Person2#: Could you deliver it tomorrow?\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Please handle the items carefully.\n#Person1#: Certainly.\n#Person2#: We will pay by collect on delivery.","summary":"#Person2# orders 2 office-style cabinets and desk calendars. #Person1# will deliver them tomorrow.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_5233","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where ' s Sally, Jack?\n#Person2#: She ' s in the garden, Jane.\n#Person1#: What ' s she doing?\n#Person2#: She ' s sitting under the tree.\n#Person1#: Is Tim in the garden, too?\n#Person2#: Yes, he is. He ' s climbing the tree.\n#Person1#: I beg your pardon? Who ' s climbing the tree.\n#Person2#: Tim is.\n#Person1#: What about the dog?\n#Person2#: The dog ' s in the garden, too. It ' s running across the grass. It ' s running after a cat.","summary":"Jack tells Jane that Sally, Tim, and the dog are all in the garden.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5234","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate to go outside.\n#Person2#: Me too.\n#Person1#: Why do you hate to go outside?\n#Person2#: I meet too many jerks.\n#Person1#: I agree.\n#Person2#: This city is full of jerks.\n#Person1#: Rude people are everywhere.\n#Person2#: But what can you do?\n#Person1#: You can yell at them.\n#Person2#: And they will yell back at you.\n#Person1#: Yelling doesn't do any good.\n#Person2#: No. The best thing to do is just stay home.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# hate to go outside. They think the city is full of jerks and rude people.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5235","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to buy a gift for my younger brother. He's going to take a trip to South America.\n#Person1#: By air or by sea?\n#Person2#: By air. So my gift should be quite light. What can you suggest?\n#Person1#: How about this wallet? It's made of fine leather.\n#Person2#: My sister already gave him one. I like something unusual.\n#Person1#: This gift is the best for a man who has everything.\n#Person2#: Oh, a nice handkerchief. That's a great idea. I'll take it.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a light gift for his brother. #Person1# recommends a handkerchief. #Person2#'ll take it.","topic":"purchase of gift"}
{"fname":"train_5236","dialogue":"#Person1#: What will you do now? Propose to her.\n#Person2#: Of course I won't chill out. Opportunity knocks only once.\n#Person1#: You should strike while the iron is hot.\n#Person2#: You're right. I will have a talk to her about that.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# propose as soon as possible.","topic":"propose"}
{"fname":"train_5237","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a question about my cable.\n#Person2#: What do you need?\n#Person1#: I haven't been able to watch my cable for the past week.\n#Person2#: Right now the cable isn't working.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me when it will be back on?\n#Person2#: The cable should be running again in a couple of days.\n#Person1#: In the meantime, do I still have to pay for the cable?\n#Person2#: We'll just give you a credit for the inconvenience.\n#Person1#: Does that mean I won't have to pay for it?\n#Person2#: It'll be free until it comes back on.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I appreciate your help.\n#Person2#: Thank you for all your patience.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the cable isn't working and it'll be free until it comes back on.","topic":"cable"}
{"fname":"train_5238","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steward!\n#Person2#: Yes, ma'am?\n#Person1#: May I have a magazine or something?\n#Person2#: Certainly. Just a moment. I'll be right back with one. Which do you prefer, one in English or in Chinese?\n#Person1#: One in English, please.\n#Person2#: All right, ma'am.","summary":"Steward will bring #Person1# a magazine in English.","topic":"a request"}
{"fname":"train_5239","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think I still fashionable in this dress?\n#Person2#: I think so. Blue is still very fashionable at the moment.\n#Person1#: This style came out last year, though. I like the dress, but I'm not sure whether last year's fashions will be same this year.\n#Person2#: I think this kind of dress will stay in fashion for a few more years. People don't change fashions every year. It would be too expensive.\n#Person1#: Yes. Only the top designer try to tell people to change fashion every year, but only rich people can do it.\n#Person2#: There are some real fashion victims who just have to keep totally up-to-date with expensive clothes.\n#Person1#: I wish I could be one of those people, but my budget simply doesn't stretch that far. I have to limit the amount of money I spend on clothes otherwise I would go on a shopping frenzy.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean. The situation will be worse if we marry our boyfriends and have children. The we'll have even less money to spend on fashionable clothes!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree that people don't change fashions every year because it's expensive, and they have to limit the money they spend on fashion.","topic":"fashion"}
{"fname":"train_5240","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do in summer?\n#Person2#: I love going out into the countryside for walks or bike ride. I love being out in the fresh summer air. How about you?\n#Person1#: I don't often go for walks, but I either play sports outside-you know, tennis or badminton-or just sit in the sunshine and read a good book.\n#Person2#: What do you do in winter?\n#Person1#: Well, I play sports indoors quite often. If I'm feeling lazy, I just watch a film at home. I prefer summer to winter.\n#Person2#: I think most people do. I like wearing nice, colorful clothes in summer-you know, a nice dress or skirt. It's too cold for those kinds of clothes in winter.\n#Person1#: Yes. I like wearing shorts in summer. My legs would freeze!\n#Person2#: Do you think we'll have a nice summer this year?\n#Person1#: Thanks to global warming, it could be hotter than ever!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about what they do in summer and winter. They prefer summer to winter because it's too cold to wear the clothes they like in winter.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5241","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't got enough evidence for prosecuting him.\n#Person2#: Why don't you find someone who is in the know.\n#Person1#: I'm just thinking about that, but the trouble is, I don't know who is well in the know.\n#Person2#: Did you ask his former secretary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.\n#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. She's the right person to help me.","summary":"#Person1# hasn't got enough evidence for prosecuting someone. #Person2# suggests asking his former secretary.","topic":"prosecution"}
{"fname":"train_5242","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Mr. Li. May I ask you some questions?\n#Person2#: Sure. Take a seat, please. What would you like to know?\n#Person1#: Can you tell me how many credits would be enough for a Bachelor's degree?\n#Person2#: A Bachelor is awarded to a student who successfully completes over 120 units, including general and specific requirements, for his or her undergraduate major and elective courses.\n#Person1#: How long does it take to earn a Bachelor's degree?\n#Person2#: Normally it can be completed in four years.","summary":"Mr. Li tells #Person1# #Person1# needs 120 units to complete a Bachelor's degree which normally takes four years.","topic":"Bachelor's degree"}
{"fname":"train_5243","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, what's new with you? You are not in the mood. Can you tell me?\n#Person2#: After six months, my college life will come to the end. The following trouble will be the job-hunting. That's really a headache.\n#Person1#: Do not take things so seriously, my pal! Every one of us will face the trouble and job-hunting is inevitable. Take it easy! Believe in yourself and some day you will be successful.\n#Person2#: It sounds reasonable. Maybe I should look on the bright side.","summary":"David is upset because he worries about job-hunting after graduation. #Person1# cheers him up.","topic":"job-hunting"}
{"fname":"train_5244","dialogue":"#Person1#: Fred, have you made the plan for April 28th?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. Shall I explain the details of the plan now?\n#Person1#: You go!\n#Person2#: According to your schedule, you will visit the Times Company, including its office building, workshops and stores, in the morning from 8: 30 to 11\n#Person1#: Is there anything after the meeting? In that case, would you add one plan? I want to visit our guest Mr. Ross after the meeting. Can you arrange it for me?","summary":"Fred explains the details of the plan for April 28th to #Person1#. #Person1# asks him to add one plan after the meeting.","topic":"schedule"}
{"fname":"train_5245","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you do? I need your help in selecting a foreign market to invest!\n#Person2#: Fine. I have your letter and I've made some notes.\n#Person1#: How can I find out what countries to invest?\n#Person2#: We have quite a lot of import and export information and can give you figures on population, consumption, production, and foreign exchange reserves.\n#Person1#: Great. I want to get an idea for the purchasing ability in various countries.\n#Person2#: But you're also going to have to give some attention to trade restrictions. You can get much information about environment of investment.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for help in selecting a foreign market to invest in. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to pay attention to trade restrictions when considering the purchasing ability in various countries.","topic":"investment"}
{"fname":"train_5246","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you alright, child?\n#Person2#: Hey, I still know my name.\n#Person1#: What did the nurse say?\n#Person2#: She said I have a fever but nothing major.\n#Person1#: In that case, you should go home and get plenty of rest.\n#Person2#: What if this small fever turns into a big fever?\n#Person1#: Then I'll phone our family physician and make an appointment for you.","summary":"#Person2# has a fever. #Person1# suggests and clams #Person2# to go home and get rest.","topic":"ailment"}
{"fname":"train_5247","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is this Professor Clark?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am Professor Clark.\n#Person1#: Hello, Professor, this is Kalina, and I am in your literature class on Monday mornings.\n#Person2#: Yes, how are you doing?\n#Person1#: I was partying hard over the weekend, fell down the stairs, and need time to recuperate.\n#Person2#: That sounds painful. Are you going to be OK?\n#Person1#: I sprained my wrist, but the doctor says it will be fine.\n#Person2#: How many days will you be out of school?\n#Person1#: The doctor said I should be good enough to return next week.\n#Person2#: I am glad you let me know that you will be missing class. Get well!","summary":"Kalina phones Professor Clark to tell him she'll be missing his literature class because she sprained her wrist.","topic":"ask for leave"}
{"fname":"train_5248","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to buy a hat.\n#Person1#: Come here, please.\n#Person2#: Is this one fit for you? It is nice.\n#Person1#: I don't like the style.\n#Person2#: How about this one?\n#Person1#: Black is not my favorite colour.\n#Person2#: You must like this pink one, don't you?\n#Person1#: It's pretty. How much is it?\n#Person2#: Fifty yuan.\n#Person1#: It's too expensive. Can you come down a little?\n#Person2#: How about forty-five?\n#Person1#: I'll buy it if forty.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# recommends several hats for #Person2#. #Person2# buys the pink one after bargaining with #Person1#.","topic":"buy a hat"}
{"fname":"train_5249","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom!? ? ?\n#Person2#: I know, sweetie. Just open wide. Don't talk.\n#Person1#: Mmm. . .\n#Person2#: Oh, you've got a fever. One-oh-one. . . time to break out the children's Tylenol.\n#Person1#: I have the chills. Can you turn on the heater?\n#Person2#: We're not turning on the heater in May! You need to take a bath. We'll heat you up and see if you can sweat this thing out.","summary":"#Person1# has a fever. #Person1#'s mom asks #Person1# to take a bath to sweat it out.","topic":"ailment"}
{"fname":"train_5250","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next is a ballet performance, but who is the dancer?\n#Person2#: I'd swear that's Eddy from circulation.\n#Person1#: Since when did Eddy start doing ballet? !\n#Person2#: Not very long from the looks of it!\n#Person1#: Look! He has a partner!\n#Person2#: He's dancing with Jack!\n#Person1#: Gross!\n#Person2#: The wei-ya is the one time a year you can make fun of the boss.\n#Person1#: But I think Eddy is going too far!\n#Person2#: You're right. They are spinning pretty fast. Aren't they getting dizzy? What if they fall. . .\n#Person1#: Oh! Ouch! That must've hurt!\n#Person2#: How embarrassing!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are watching the ballet performance given by Eddy and Jack. They think it'll be embarrassing if the two fall.","topic":"the company's wei-ya"}
{"fname":"train_5251","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me! How can I get to the post office, please?\n#Person2#: Well, turn left at the first corner after the crossroad. It's near the corner. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the post office.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_5252","dialogue":"#Person1#: After you've thought it over, get back to me and we can go ahead.\n#Person2#: Miao Ping, if I do decide to go ahead, how will the interest if I exceed be counted?\n#Person1#: It is higher than the rate of interest for Current Deposits and a little lower than the rate for the 6 - month time deposits.\n#Person2#: So, if I do decide to go ahead, how can my company open a Corporate Agreement Savings Plan with you?\n#Person1#: First of all, you need to sign a Corporate Agreement Savings Contract with us. This means we can go ahead and open an account of agreement savings based on your settlement account.\n#Person2#: OK, let's get the ball rolling on this.","summary":"Miao Ping explains the interest rate to #Person1# if they exceed be counted, then #Person1# decides to go ahead.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_5253","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mary, you have been a secretary for several years in this company. Could you tell me what a secretary should do for a meeting or a conference?\n#Person2#: Well, an important part of the duties of a secretary, I think, is to do well the preparation work for the meeting.\n#Person1#: What should a secretary do to prepare for a meeting? Can you tell me a bit more about it?\n#Person2#: First of all, the agenda should be prepared before the meeting. Then you should ensure that those entitled to be present are properly informed.\n#Person1#: I see, and how about the documents and the information?\n#Person2#: All the necessary documents and the information relevant to the meeting should be available, preferably printed and distributed before the meeting.\n#Person1#: And what should a secretary do during the meeting?\n#Person2#: Of course, she should take minutes.\n#Person1#: And after the meeting?\n#Person2#: After the meeting she should type the minutes up, and then keep proper records of the business transacted and the resolutions passed and also implement many of the decision reached at the meeting.\n#Person1#: It's seriously good.","summary":"Mary, who's been a secretary for several years, tells #Person1# how to prepare for a meeting and what to do during the meeting and after the meeting.","topic":"secretary"}
{"fname":"train_5254","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I have a reservation for a double.\n#Person2#: What's your last name?\n#Person1#: It's Smith. Here is my driver's license.\n#Person2#: Yes, I do show your reservation. How could you like to pay for the room?\n#Person1#: I'd like to put it on my VISA.\n#Person2#: Fine. Here is your room key, here is also a map of our hotel. The swimming pool, gym and sauna are all located on first floor.\n#Person1#: Great, is our room ready yet?\n#Person2#: Yes. If you want to order room service, just press 0 on your phone, and that will connect you with the front desk.","summary":"Smith has a reservation for a double and pays by VISA. #Person2# helps him to check in.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_5255","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll pick you up at a quarter to eleven tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: How long will the journey last?\n#Person1#: It's a three and an half hours drive. And we should give ourselves forty minutes to have lunch and another ten to wait for the ferry.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the schedule of their journey tomorrow.","topic":"journey"}
{"fname":"train_5256","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Jan Erick Freedman. You're a frequent traveler. And we also know that you eat out twice a day. How come you're so fond of eating out?\n#Person2#: When I got my first job back in 1982 and started travelling, I had no other choice but eat out. I found that I felt different due to what I was eating, so I tried to find places that served food that made me feel good. The secret was the quality of the food and how well the food was prepared. I made an effort to find good restaurants as well as nice dishes.\n#Person1#: How did you manage to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants?\n#Person2#: I've lived in many cities and when I moved back to Sweden from the United States, people asked me where to go and eat when they went to cities I knew. I got a lot of ideas. Then I wrote about restaurants for the Swedish club magazine and someone suggested I gather the information about the restaurants together since I had all the facts about the restaurants I've been to. I started to do that.\n#Person1#: How do you find restaurants?\n#Person2#: The best way is to ask the people there. I may talk to the people at the street market or take a walk and look for a place for myself. I never asked a hotel clerk or a taxi driver. I don't go empty restaurants or places with menus too difficult to understand.","summary":"Mr. Freedman tells #Person1# he became fond of eating when he started traveling and he tried to find places that served food that made him feel good. He tells #Person1# how he managed to make a list of 218 favorite restaurants. He asks the people there to find restaurants.","topic":"fond of eating"}
{"fname":"train_5257","dialogue":"#Person1#: We don't have the resources to stop those people from buying us out unless a miracle happens. This may be the end of us.\n#Person2#: I still have hope we can get help from the bank. After all we don't need that much money.","summary":"#Person1#'s in despair that they might be bought out. #Person2#'s still hopeful.","topic":"in face of predicament"}
{"fname":"train_5258","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hmm... Here's one of a crowd of people moving. I think that's pretty stressful.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't think it's so bad. But I do think that going to the dentist is stressful.\n#Person1#: Oh, so do I! It's stressful because you have no control.\n#Person2#: That's right. Look at this one. This poor boy is sitting in an exam. I think exams are the most stressful. Sometimes you just can't think of anything to write.\n#Person1#: Yes, I agree with you there. What about these people here?\n#Person2#: Mmm... I'm not sure. They seem to be in a hurry, don't they? I think being late is stressful.\n#Person1#: That's true. It can be terrible, especially when you're late for something important.\n#Person2#: Like an interview. Look at this picture here: here's someone in an interview. Do you think interviews are stressful?\n#Person1#: No. I think they're quite exciting, a challenge.\n#Person2#: Oh, I hate interviews.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about stressful things. They both think that going to the dentist, taking exams, and being late are stressful. #Person2# thinks interviews are stressful while #Person1# thinks it challenging.","topic":"stressful things"}
{"fname":"train_5259","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, neighbor. How's it going?\n#Person2#: Fine. How about you?\n#Person1#: Okay. Huh, by the way, my wife and I are going out of town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of some of our animals while we're gone. You know our dog, Jaws, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yeah. My leg still hurts from the last incident.\n#Person1#: Hey, he's just a playful little beast.\n#Person2#: Right.\n#Person1#: Hey, he likes to bark a little, and his bark is worse than his bite.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah.\n#Person1#: Just feed him a can of dog food a day, and make sure he has plenty of water in his dish.\n#Person2#: Oh.\n#Person1#: And then, take him for a walk around the block.\n#Person2#: Well, how about if I just throw a Frisbee over the fence to give him some exercise? Wouldn't that work?\n#Person1#: Ah, and then, he likes to watch the 3:00 soap opera on Channel 4..\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: ... and brush his teeth after you give you some doggie treats around 4:00.\n#Person2#: Man, you really pamper your dog.\n#Person1#: And, then brush his fur for about twenty minutes. He tends to shed this time of year.\n#Person2#: Ah, what?\n#Person1#: And then scratch him around the ears. Otherwise, he feels neglected.\n#Person2#: Is that it?\n#Person1#: Well, and then there's Claws.\n#Person2#: Claws? Who's Claws.\n#Person1#: Oh, he's the cat we adopted from the animal shelter, but he's a little temperamental.\n#Person2#: What do you mean 'temperamental'?\n#Person1#: Well, he has mood swings.\n#Person2#: Mood swings?\n#Person1#: Yes, but he's been doing better since he's been going to the animal therapist.\n#Person2#: A therapist?\n#Person1#: So, be sure to feed him a half cup of cat food two times a day. \n#Person2#: What? A therapist ...\n#Person1#: Right, and don't forget to put out on some soft classical music during his nap time at 2:40 p.m. But don't let him out of the house because he might run away and chase the neighbor's dog.\n#Person2#: You have some high-maintenance animals.\n#Person1#: Not really. And, don't forget to change the cat litter daily, or he might have an accident on the carpet.\n#Person2#: Oh, great.\n#Person1#: And finally, there's Buttercup.\n#Person2#: Buttercup? Who's Buttercu ...? I'm afraid to ask.\n#Person1#: Ah, she's a sweetie.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: ... if you know how to handle her right.\n#Person2#: Oh, great.\n#Person1#: Wait. Let me get her for you. Here you are.\n#Person2#: That's ... That's a snake ...\n#Person1#: Hold her.\n#Person2#: That's a big snake with big fangs. Does the snake go to a therapist, too?\n#Person1#: Of course not ... just an anger-management class.\n#Person2#: Oh! What?\n#Person1#: I'm joking. Buttercup is a very docile creature, and she never bites anyone she likes. If she doesn't, you'll know because she starts hissing and staring at you ... kind like what she's doing now.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm leaving. You must be going out of you mind to think I'm going to watch a zoo full of misunderstood animals. You'd better hire some professional help 'cause I wouldn't watch them even if you paid me a million dollars.","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to take care of their animals because #Person1# and #Person1#'s wife are going out of town this weekend. #Person1# introduces the animals to #Person2#, including Jaws, their dog, who seems pampered, Claws, their cat, who is a little temperamental and has been going to the animal therapist, and Buttercup, their snake. After hearing #Person1#'s sophisticated requirements, #Person2# refuses resolutely.","topic":"pets"}
{"fname":"train_5260","dialogue":"#Person1#: Those birds love my yard. See? They are probably looking for worms.\n#Person2#: Yeah, they are lucky they can find meals in lots of places. We have to go to the grocery store to buy our food.\n#Person1#: True, but I wouldn't want to eat what they do, even if it's free.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about what birds eat.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5261","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, we shouldn't sit here doing nothing.\n#Person2#: Why not? It's Saturday afternoon, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, but there's so much to do around the house.\n#Person2#: It can wait.\n#Person1#: We ought to finish washing down the kitchen walls and cupboards.\n#Person2#: We can do that tomorrow. We don't have to do it today.\n#Person1#: All right. But we must do it tomorrow, because the painters are coming on Monday.\n#Person2#: Yes. And that reminds me. I must do something about that leak under the kitchen sink.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea.\n#Person2#: Talking about washing down the kitchen-where's Bob?\n#Person1#: He's having lunch with Georgia.\n#Person2#: What! Again?\n#Person1#: He should be in soon.\n#Person2#: He shouldn't spend so much time with that girl.\n#Person1#: You must be patient, David. Nineteen's a very difficult age, you know.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. But he ought to be studying more.","summary":"#Person1# thinks there's so much to do around the house. David'll do the chores tomorrow. #Person1# tells David Bob's having lunch with Georgia. David's unhappy with that.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5262","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look tired. Did you sleep well?\n#Person2#: No. My friend and I had a party the whole night.\n#Person1#: You should go home and take a rest.\n#Person2#: I know, but my boss wants to see me right now.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# looks tired because #Person2# had the party the whole night, but #Person2# has to see the boss right now.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5263","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm feeling hot, Ophra.\n#Person2#: Hot? It's windy and cold today. You must have got a cold. I'm afraid that you took off your coat while you played football with your friends yesterday afternoon.\n#Person1#: Yes. I felt sweat then. Oh, it's seven fifty now. My gosh! I'll be late if I don't drive to work in a hurry. I have an important meeting with my clients this morning.\n#Person2#: How do you feel now?\n#Person1#: Just a little headache.\n#Person2#: Then you'd better not go to work today. I think you've caught a cold. You'll have to see a doctor. But drink some water first.\n#Person1#: Yes, 'My sweety'. You sound like a doctor, Ophra.\n#Person2#: After leaving the nursing school, I have been working as a nurse in a hospital for over five years.","summary":"#Person1#'s feeling hot but #Person1# has an important meeting with clients. Ophra thinks #Person1# shouldn't go to work today.","topic":"ailment"}
{"fname":"train_5264","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like traveling, Kathy? \n#Person2#: I like traveling for pleasure to get places for vacation for instance. But I don't like traveling to work, waiting for buses, or... \n#Person1#: Or getting stuck in traffic jams when you're driving. \n#Person2#: Exactly. ","summary":"Kathy likes traveling for pleasure but doesn't like traveling to work.","topic":"traveling"}
{"fname":"train_5265","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've heard that you provide very good service, so when I need a mover, I call you guys first. \n#Person2#: Thanks a lot for calling us. Could you tell me more about what you need us to do? \n#Person1#: Oh, you see, we are on the 8th floor, and moving into the 6th floor in another building. It is about 15 kilometers to get there. \n#Person2#: OK, the cost depends on the floor to move to, the distance between two places and the amount of the furniture to move. \n#Person1#: How much will it cost in that case? \n#Person2#: Oh, let me see. It fits the second standard rates. Have a look at the contract, please. \n#Person1#: Your charge is divided into two parts, the Payment in Advance and the rest. I thought that I should pay all of it before moving. \n#Person2#: No, firstly we sign the contract; you pay 50% of what it costs, and the rest when we finish moving. \n#Person1#: The damage and compensation item confuses me. Could you give some explanation? \n#Person2#: OK. If any of the articles was damaged during moving, you may make a claim for compensation with our department. ","summary":"#Person1# consults #Person2# about their moving service. #Person2# explains to #Person1# the factors to their charge, the way to pay for the charge, and the damage and compensation item in the contract.","topic":"mover"}
{"fname":"train_5266","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Garry Zhao. I am calling to inquire the position of English interpreter. \n#Person2#: Well, it is still open. Where did you graduate from. \n#Person1#: I graduated from the Beijing Foreign Studies University. My major is English Translation and Interpretation. \n#Person2#: It sounds great. I will arrange an interview tomorrow. Can you come tomorrow? \n#Person1#: Yes, I can. Thank you so much. ","summary":"Garry calls to inquire about the position of English interpreter. #Person2#'ll arrange an interview tomorrow.","topic":"inquiry"}
{"fname":"train_5267","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Richard.\n#Person2#: Hi Karen.\n#Person1#: How have you been?\n#Person2#: Not too good.\n#Person1#: Why? Is there anything bothering you?\n#Person2#: I'm sick.\n#Person1#: Oh, I am so sorry to hear that. Is it very serious?\n#Person2#: It's OK. It's not serious.\n#Person1#: That's good. How's your wife?\n#Person2#: She's good.\n#Person1#: Is she in the United Kingdoom now?\n#Person2#: No, she's not here yet.\n#Person1#: Where is she?\n#Person2#: She's in Canada with our kids.\n#Person1#: I see. I have to go now. Please tell your wife I said hi.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll talk to you later.\n#Person1#: I hope you feel better.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"Richard and Karen greet each other. Richard tells Karen he's sick but it's not serious, and his wife and kids are in Canada now.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_5268","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Steven. Congratulations! \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: How's your married life? \n#Person2#: We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple. \n#Person1#: That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right. \n#Person2#: The situation differs in person. ","summary":"#Person1# congratulates Steven on his marriage.","topic":"congratulation"}
{"fname":"train_5269","dialogue":"#Person1#: The weather is terrible. \n#Person2#: Yeah. It's been raining a lot these days. \n#Person1#: I have been watching a lot of videos at home because of the constant rain. \n#Person2#: Have you heard when it's supposed to get better? \n#Person1#: I saw the weather report, and it's going to rain for the next eight days. \n#Person2#: That sucks so much. What are we going to do? \n#Person1#: I'm getting pretty bored. We should do something despite the rain. \n#Person2#: I'm with you. What do you have in mind? \n#Person1#: I haven't been to the Mall in a long time. Let's go there. \n#Person2#: That sounds good. They have a movie theatre there, so if we get bored, we can watch a movie. \n#Person1#: Great. I'll stop by your place now. \n#Person2#: Ok. Don't forget to bring your umbrella. The rain can start up again anytime. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are bored by the continuous rain. They decide to go to the mall and watch a movie. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to bring the umbrella.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5270","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you do if you won $1,000,000?\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. I guess I'd buy a car.\n#Person1#: That doesn't sound very interesting.\n#Person2#: Well, what would you do?\n#Person1#: I would go on a trip around the world.\n#Person2#: Where would you go?\n#Person1#: The first place I'd go to is Paris. I have always wanted to go shopping in Paris.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You can spend some of your money there.\n#Person1#: Yes, and then I think I'd go to Rome. I love Italian food best.\n#Person2#: Me too.\n#Person1#: After that I'd go to Egypt to see the Pyramids, and then to Australia to see the Great Barrier Reef. But after that, I'm not sure where I go. Where would you go?\n#Person2#: If I was on a trip like that, I'd go to Germany to see where they make BMWs.\n#Person1#: Of course, you love those cars.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's true. But I would also like to watch a football match. The German team is my favorite.","summary":"#Person1# would go on a trip around the world if #Person1# won $1,000,000. #Person1# tells #Person2# where #Person1# would go, but #Person2# would buy a car or go to Germany.","topic":"win $1,000,000"}
{"fname":"train_5271","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my wife just called me and asked me to pick up a dress that she had dry cleaned. The name is Doris Lockhart.\n#Person2#: Do you have the number with you? We have everything arranged by number, not by name.\n#Person1#: My wife didn't say anything about numbers. Look, there must be some way you can find it. She needs that dress for a dinner dance we are attending tonight.\n#Person2#: I can look it up if you remember what day she brought it in. I can match her name up with the number in my order book.","summary":"#Person1# wants to pick up a dress for #Person1#'s wife but doesn't have the number. #Person2#'ll look it up if #Person1# can remember the day his wife brought the dress in.","topic":"pick up a dress"}
{"fname":"train_5272","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, this is the Friends of the Environment office, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. My name is Ben. I'm doing a project at school about the environment. And my teacher said, this would be a good place to get some information.\n#Person2#: Well, I'd be glad to help however I can. What's your project about, exactly?\n#Person1#: Well, I haven't quite figured that out, yet. That's kind of why I'm here, actually.\n#Person2#: I see, um, do you know much about the greenhouse effect?\n#Person1#: Yeah, but I think a lot of people are already doing that topic.\n#Person2#: Well, how about water pollution?\n#Person1#: Yes, I've heard that it is a serious problem. Do you have any information about it?\n#Person2#: I think we have several books over there.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"Ben comes to the Friends of the Environment office to get some information for his project. #Person1# suggests Ben to work on water pollution.","topic":"project"}
{"fname":"train_5273","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm here to see Mister Romero.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, my last name is Clark.\n#Person1#: Jordan Clark?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's me.\n#Person1#: Wait, one moment, Mister Clark. I'll just check to make sure Mister Romaero is in his office.\n#Person2#: Perhaps I'll use the restroom while I wait. Is there a men's room nearby?\n#Person1#: Yes, just head back toward the elevators, you'll see one on the right.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"Clark comes for an appointment with Mr. Romero. #Person1# checks if Mr. Romero is in his office and tells Clark how to get to the restroom.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_5274","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you? We have many new introduced choose to choose from.\n#Person2#: Sorry I bought a pair of shoes with the size of 42 for my husband, but it's a little tight for him.\n#Person1#: OK. Show me your receipt and you can change a larger size.\n#Person2#: I have to change one pair with the size of 43?\n#Person1#: Here you are. Is this perfect for him?\n#Person2#: Yes, and he would like brown rather than black to match his suit.\n#Person1#: I see. Here are the brown shoes with the right size.\n#Person2#: Thanks! Need I pay for extra money for the larger shoes?\n#Person1#: You needn't if you still choose shoes with the same brand.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to change the shoes from black 42-sized to brown 43-sized without extra pay.","topic":"change the shoes"}
{"fname":"train_5275","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mary. You are up early.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Jack. It's cold today.\n#Person1#: It always gets cold after a heavy snowfall. Actually, we haven't seen much snow here for years. The snow is at least 4 inches deep.\n#Person2#: I love snow. When I was a child, I made snowballs and would always go playing in the snow. Do you like skating, Jack?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. I hope the lakes will freeze over soon.\n#Person2#: So do I. By the way, did you hear the weather forecast this morning?\n#Person1#: Yes. It said partly cloudy today with a strong wind from the Northwest. The highest temperature will only be 6 below 0 at least in the morning. But in the afternoon, it will rise a little bit.\n#Person2#: Then the beautiful snow might melt away.\n#Person1#: And we will get big eyes on roads. So be careful when you go out in the car.","summary":"Mary and Jack talk about the cold weather after a heavy snowfall, then they talk about the weather forecast.","topic":"snowfall"}
{"fname":"train_5276","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Ann.\n#Person2#: Oh, hello. Come on in. Let me take your coat. You managed to find us then.\n#Person1#: Well, I got a bit lost coming off the ring road. Sorry I'm a bit late.\n#Person2#: Oh, don't worry. The dinner hasn't been ready yet. Martin is still in the kitchen.\n#Person1#: So he is cooking, isn't he?\n#Person2#: He is quite an expert in the kitchen. Fortunately for me, I can't boil an egg myself.\n#Person1#: Oh, I brought you this. I wasn't sure what you liked. But obviously, it's meant to be quite a good year.\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks. Lovely.","summary":"#Person1# visits Ann and Martin and brings them a gift. Ann tells #Person1# Martin's still cooking.","topic":"visit"}
{"fname":"train_5277","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm Bill. I'm in Room 908. Can you change the room for me? It's too noisy. My wife was woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. She said it was too much for her.\n#Person1#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I do apologize. Room 908 is at the end of the corridor. It's possible that the noise is heard early in the morning when all is quiet.\n#Person2#: Anyhow, I'd like to change our room.\n#Person1#: No problem, sir. We'll manage it, but we don't have any spare room today. Could you wait till tomorrow? The American People-to-people Education Delegation will be leaving tomorrow morning. There'll be some rooms for you to choose from.\n#Person2#: All right. I hope we'll be able to enjoy our stay in a quiet suite tomorrow evening and have a sound sleep.\n#Person1#: Be sure. I'll make a note of that. Everything will be taken care of. And if there is anything more you need, please let us know.","summary":"Bill wants to change the room because his room is noisy. #Person1# apologizes for the noise and promises to change the room for Bill tomorrow.","topic":"changing the room"}
{"fname":"train_5278","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: I am here to have a discussion on your company's investment issue.\n#Person1#: Sorry, could you tell me your name?\n#Person2#: I am James Pond from FAM Company and I am here to discuss it with Nova.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did it yesterday. Our meeting should be 2 pm.\n#Person1#: I guess she forgot your meeting. She is attending an important meeting in the company. Will you have a seat? May I leave a memo for her?\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: She will be back soon.","summary":"James Pond comes to #Person1#'s company to discuss an investment issue with Nova but she is not there. #Person1# leaves a memo for Nova and asks James to wait.","topic":"investment discussion"}
{"fname":"train_5279","dialogue":"#Person1#: We came too early. There're still three hours before the performance starts.\n#Person2#: I know. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed you, but I just couldn't stay at home and wait.\n#Person1#: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater?\n#Person2#: Why not? I'd love to do that.\n#Person1#: Here we go. There is a museum of the Beijing Opera art.\n#Person2#: Wow. Look at this. So delicate and beautiful. Did ancient Chinese people really wear them?\n#Person1#: Not really. They are just opera costumes. Do you like the embroidery?\n#Person2#: I surely do. They must have had advanced machine in ancient China to do that.\n#Person1#: No, no, no. They are all handmade, girl. You know, the ancient Chinese women were supposed to be good at needlework.\n#Person2#: Unbelievable! I could never do that.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# come to the performance too early so they take a look around and go to the museum of the Beijing Opera art. #Person1# introduces embroidery to #Person2#.","topic":"Chinese embroidery"}
{"fname":"train_5280","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I have a problem.\n#Person1#: What ' s the problem?\n#Person2#: Someone else is making charges on my debit card.\n#Person1#: I need to see a statement for your debit card.\n#Person2#: I have it right here.\n#Person1#: Can you show me which charges you ' re referring to?\n#Person2#: The last four charges.\n#Person1#: We will need to do an investigation on this.\n#Person2#: How long will that take?\n#Person1#: We ' ll have to freeze payment on those charges until the investigation is finished.\n#Person2#: I really appreciate your help.","summary":"#Person2# has a problem that someone is making charges on #Person2#'s debit card. #Person1# investigate on this problem.","topic":"debit card problem"}
{"fname":"train_5281","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong with you, young man?\n#Person2#: Doctor, I have a bad cough and a headache.\n#Person1#: Do you have a fever?\n#Person2#: I don't know, but I feel terrible.\n#Person1#: Let me examine you. Don't worry. It's nothing serious.\n#Person2#: Do you think I should lie in bed?\n#Person1#: Yes, stay in bed and drink a lot of water. Your fever will be gone in a day or two.\n#Person2#: OK. Do you think I can play football tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Of course not. You need a good rest.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll listen to you.","summary":"#Person2# had a bad cough and a headache. The doctor examines him and asks him to rest.","topic":"medical examination"}
{"fname":"train_5282","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I can ' t! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.\n#Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She can pick the kids up and take them to their after-school activities. She can also help you do some household chores, and run so\n#Person2#: Oh, I don ' t know... it ' s hard to find the right nanny. You have to consider her previous work experience, the responsibilities you give her, and how she interacts with the kids. I would love to have\n#Person1#: I think you should definitely consider it! This way you won ' t have to juggle such a busy schedule, and you ' ll still get to spend time with the kids in the evenings. I can refer you this great\n#Person2#: Oh, that ' s great. Thanks Grace. Can you give me her number? I ' ll talk it over with Dan and give her a call tomorrow. Maybe this way I won ' t be so tired every day, and Dan and I might even get to go","summary":"Mel refuses Grace's invitation to play tennis today because she is too busy taking care of the kids. Grace suggests Mel hire a nanny but Mel thinks it's hard to find a suitable person, so Grace gives a recommendation.","topic":"finding a nanny"}
{"fname":"train_5283","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am checking out.\n#Person1#: Can I have your key and room number, PLS?\n#Person2#: Room 1419. Here is my key.\n#Person1#: Here is your bill, sir. Could you PLS check it?\n#Person2#: It's all right. Pls charge it to my credit card.\n#Person1#: Here you are, sir. You are all set. I hope you enjoyed your stay and that next time you are in town, you will stay with us again.\n#Person2#: I will. Where can I leave my luggage? I really want to leave after lunch.\n#Person1#: The bell captain will put it in storage room. When you are ready to leave, you can claim your luggage from him.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much and goodbye!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to check out. #Person2# wants to leave after lunch so #Person1# tells him to put the luggage in the storage room.","topic":"checking out"}
{"fname":"train_5284","dialogue":"#Person1#: Finding an excuse is obviously down your alley. And trying to avoid taking care of the children is what you are good at.\n#Person2#: Listen, Nancy. If I don't work hard, I will be laid off.\n#Person1#: You are passing the buck. I'll be hanged if I ask you to go to the park with us.\n#Person2#: Come on, Nancy. Play it cool. I go with you and burn the middle night oil tonight.","summary":"Nancy is angry because #Person2# doesn't take care of the kids, so #Person2# agrees to help and work at night.","topic":"passing the buck"}
{"fname":"train_5285","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Deva, how are you?\n#Person2#: Can't complain. What about you?\n#Person1#: Not bad. Have you heard Wendy divorced her husband?\n#Person2#: I've heard. She looks quite depressed.\n#Person1#: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip.\n#Person2#: I heard they were just married for 5 months.\n#Person1#: Yes, she said they couldn't communicate well with each other and they often argued over trivial things.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Mixed marriage is tempting but crisis-ridden.\n#Person1#: You said it. You know, they fall in love at first sight and quickly jumped into marriage.\n#Person2#: Maybe they were just attracted to each other but too different to be married.\n#Person1#: Yeah. We Chinese have quite different lifestyles and values from foreigners.\n#Person2#: Definitely. That's why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce.\n#Person1#: We've heard so much about Chinese film stars divorcing foreigners.\n#Person2#: That's true. Just hope Wendy can recover from the pain of divorce soon.","summary":"#Person1# and Deva are talking about Wendy's divorce. They think the Chinese share different lifestyles and values with that of foreigners and that explains why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_5286","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I need to get on the Internet.\n#Person1#: Do you have your library card with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have it.\n#Person1#: You're going to have to wait for a computer.\n#Person2#: That's okay.\n#Person1#: Please put your name on this list.\n#Person2#: Then what do I need to do?\n#Person1#: When there is a computer available, I will call you.\n#Person2#: What do I do to log on to the computer?\n#Person1#: Just type in the number on the back of your library card.\n#Person2#: Okay. Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person2# wants to get on the Internet. #Person1# asks #Person2# to wait until there is a computer available.","topic":"use library computer"}
{"fname":"train_5287","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Is this where I can get a library card issued to me?\n#Person2#: No problem, we have a short form right here ; just hand it to me when you are done.\n#Person1#: I'm done.\n#Person2#: That looks great, but I will also need your driver's license or other form of I. D.\n#Person1#: Sure, here it is.\n#Person2#: Well, this looks nice. Do you know how to use it?\n#Person1#: I am pretty sure how to use it, but can you remind me?\n#Person2#: Of course, just remember that all of the needed information is on the card.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Well, I hope you have a wonderful time on your library visits!","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to get a library card and reminds #Person1# how to use it.","topic":"library card"}
{"fname":"train_5288","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise is so hard.\n#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem.\n#Person1#: You thing so?\n#Person2#: Oh, without doubt. When is the next class?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow morning. Try it.\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: Are you going to this class this morning?\n#Person2#: Of course, easy. No sweat.\n#Person1#: You're no able to move after this class.\n#Person2#: Are you kidding me? It's going to be up a piece of cake.\n#Person1#: You want to bet?\n#Person2#: Yeah, what't the bet?\n#Person1#: I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the new exercise is hard, while #Person2# considers it quite easy so they make a bet.","topic":"different feelings"}
{"fname":"train_5289","dialogue":"#Person1#: What upsets you?\n#Person2#: My parents called me just now. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier set than done. Who should I marry? I have so many courses and projects to complete! My PhD study drives me crazy and I have no time to go on a date.\n#Person1#: It is not your mother finding one for you?\n#Person2#: I will find one myself, of course. I'm a modern girl.\n#Person1#: Perhaps you can try the three minutes date, the latest type.\n#Person2#: You mean dozens of the opposite sex meet each other for three minutes in a dimly bar serving alcohol, I hate that idea.\n#Person1#: No, there is an updated version, three minutes video date. I know an online dating website providing such service with a microphone and webcam, you can sigh for it. You can be face-to-face with a guy talking for maximum three minutes.\n#Person2#: I don't think it makes sense. Three minutes is such a short time.\n#Person1#: I think you can find out if there is a possibility of romance within the first second of meeting someone, so-called love at first sight.\n#Person2#: Anyway, I don't want to post my face up for sale on the internet like that.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. There are many other options using the internet as dating methods. Some sites operate at international standard even have got certifications.\n#Person2#: Of course, for these sites, you have to pay a membership fee. But all in all, it is more serious and professional. The chance of meeting a good and serious person who does not play games is higher.\n#Person1#: I don't want to post my personal information on the internet. I'm not knowing who is reading it.","summary":"#Person2# is upset as #Person2#'s parents remind #Person2# again that #Person2# should have a marriage plan. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to try the updated version of three minutes date, but #Person2# thinks three minutes is too short and refuses to post the personal information online.","topic":"three minutes date"}
{"fname":"train_5290","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look! Someone is celebrating his birthday.\n#Person2#: This must be his 21st birthday. No doubt about it.\n#Person1#: Why? Do you know that guy?\n#Person2#: No. Well, in America, 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink. So, many guys celebrate it in bars.\n#Person1#: That's interesting. But it would be really expensive, I suppose. Just think about all the drinks.\n#Person2#: No. If it's your birthday, then you don't need to pay a cent. Just blow out the candles and open the gifts. That makes the birthday a special day. Your friends will take care of everything.\n#Person1#: Wow. That's wonderful.\n#Person2#: What about in China? What'd you do to celebrate your birthday?\n#Person1#: Nowadays, it's no difference from America. But in old times, we have traditional ways to celebrate it.","summary":"Someone is celebrating his birthday. #Person2# tells #Person1# that this must be his 21st birthday and introduces the tradition of celebrating birthday in America.","topic":"birthday celebration"}
{"fname":"train_5291","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this the right way to the museum?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid you're going in the opposite direction. Go back the way you came, and take the second turn on the left. The museum is straight ahead, right in front of you.\n#Person1#: Will it take me long to get there?\n#Person2#: Well, it's about fifteen minutes'walk.\n#Person1#: Which bus goes there?\n#Person2#: You may take a No. 34 bus. And the subway can also take you there.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# instructs #Person1# how to go to the museum.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_5292","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I'd like to sign up for my courses for next semester.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year. Is this information correct?\n#Person1#: Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology.\n#Person2#: Sure. That's not a problem. Do you have the list of courses you want to taketh semester?\n#Person1#: Yeah. Here's my list. I'm not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that's perfect. What about the subjects for your minor?\n#Person1#: Oh yeah! Almost forgot! I need to take fundamental linguistics, consumer psychology and neuroanatomy.\n#Person2#: Wow, you are going to be busy this semester! Okay, here you go. You are registered now. you'll have to make your first tuition payment before classes start.","summary":"Susan wants to sign up for the courses for next semester and #Person2# helps her to register.","topic":"registering the courses"}
{"fname":"train_5293","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you find any other available flight to Tokyo?\n#Person2#: Sure. We try our best.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Mr. Chen, are you sure you're taking BA - 007 back to Tokyo?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. I think our travel agent would have made the reservation for us.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid this flight is all booked up.\n#Person1#: Are you sure? We can't really take it? I reconfirmed with Miss Peterson the other day.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid so except we have many no-show passengers.","summary":"#Person2# tells Mr. Chen that the flight to Tokyo is all booked up.","topic":"booking the flight"}
{"fname":"train_5294","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mark, can you dress the twins for me while I take a shower?\n#Person2#: You don't know what you are asking!\n#Person1#: Please! You can do it. Their clothes are all laid out on the bed.\n#Person2#: Remember what happened last time?\n#Person1#: Are you referring to KC getting her head stuck in the pant leg?\n#Person2#: Yes. That was a bit terrifying for both of us.\n#Person1#: Don't worry! Today they are wearing dresses!\n#Person2#: Oh, in that case, sure! Uh. . . what are these long sock-looking things?","summary":"#Person1# wants Mark to dress the twins but Mark doesn't know how to do it.","topic":"dressing the twins"}
{"fname":"train_5295","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have the owners come up with a counter-offer to my offer to buy their home yet?\n#Person2#: The owners have counter-offered three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.\n#Person1#: Should I accept their offer?\n#Person2#: There are two ways to respond. You can either come back with another offer or go with their counter-offer.\n#Person1#: What if I make another offer, and they don't accept it?\n#Person2#: No one else has made an offer, so you could make another offer if you want to do so.\n#Person1#: I think that I would like to offer three hundred and thirty thousand dollars as a counter-offer.\n#Person2#: OK, I will present your counter-offer to the owners tonight.\n#Person1#: How long before I find out what their decision is?\n#Person2#: By now, the owners probably have a pretty good idea of what they will accept. It will go quickly.","summary":"The owners have a counter-offer to #Person1#'s offer to buy their home. #Person2# tells #Person1# that there are two ways to respond. Then #Person1# decides to make a counter-offer.","topic":"counter-offer"}
{"fname":"train_5296","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Is everything OK? Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Oh, wonderful! You speak English! I need to exchange this foreign currency.\n#Person1#: That's no problem. Is it cash?\n#Person2#: It's Traveller's Cheques, is that possible?\n#Person1#: Of course. If you could sign your name on the bottom line here, and write your address here. And please sign and date the back of every cheque and of course I'll need to see your passport.\n#Person2#: Yes, right, certainly. Here you go.","summary":"#Person2# wants to exchange the foreign currency and #Person1#, who can speak English, helps #Person2#.","topic":"exchanging the currency"}
{"fname":"train_5297","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you Miss Thou Ping?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am Thou Ping.\n#Person1#: How do you spell you first name?\n#Person2#: Ping. P-I-N-G.\n#Person1#: Do you have an English name?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. It is Jane. It was given by my English professor when I was at the university.\n#Person1#: What's your pen name?\n#Person2#: My pen name is'Dark Blue'.\n#Person1#: How do you like your name?\n#Person2#: I like it very much. My name has became part of me. I don't want to change it.\n#Person1#: What's your present permanent address?\n#Person2#: My present address is No. 21 South Zhongshan Road, Apt. 19, Shanghai. The post code is 220150.\n#Person1#: You look very young. How old are you?\n#Person2#: Actually, I'm thirty now.\n#Person1#: Where were you born?\n#Person2#: I was born in Xinjiang.\n#Person1#: What is your nationality?\n#Person2#: Han.","summary":"Miss Thou Ping tells #Person1# her personal information, including her English names, address, age, born place, and nationality.","topic":"personal infromation"}
{"fname":"train_5298","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Miss Tao. Please sit down.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Black. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: I'Ve read your application materials with interest. Now I want to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind.\n#Person2#: As you please. I'm ready.\n#Person1#: The first is why you choose our company?\n#Person2#: I think yours is a well-known advertising company, so I'm sure to get opportunities to display my talent in advertisement.\n#Person1#: Why do you want to quit your present company?\n#Person2#: Well, the company has some financial problems. People there are all thinking of quitting.\n#Person1#: Well, when do you think you can come over to work?\n#Person2#: One week after I have submitted my resignation paper.\n#Person1#: When you start to work, I'll give you $ 3, 000 a month.\n#Person2#: Thank you, sir.","summary":"Mr. Black interviews Miss Tao about why she choose this company and give her an offer. Miss Tao will come over to work one week after she submits her resignation paper.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5299","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is my ideal weight?\n#Person2#: It depends on your height and body type.\n#Person1#: How can I avoid injuring myself during exercise?\n#Person2#: By warming up before and cooling down after your workout.\n#Person1#: Sir, tell us about your experience with Super Bulk-up.\n#Person2#: Well, it's completely changed my life.\n#Person1#: Tell us how.\n#Person2#: Well, before, I was the skinniest guy on the beach.\n#Person1#: And now?\n#Person2#: Just look! In six short weeks I've put on 30 pounds of pure muscle.\n#Person1#: Wow! All because of Super Bulk-Up.","summary":"#Person2# instructs #Person1# how to exercise and shares his experience with Super Bulk-up.","topic":"Super Bulk-up"}
{"fname":"train_5300","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a nice place, but you need to get some furniture.\n#Person2#: I have some I can bring from our place, and there's some more out at my parents'.\n#Person1#: Do you have a bed?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I have one from college at my parents'house.\n#Person1#: Can I take a shower?\n#Person2#: Sure, but I don't have hot water, yet.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: No, they're coming tomorrow morning to turn the gas on. My phone should be working then, too.\n#Person1#: Well, do you want to go get some dinner?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I can't cook anything until tomorrow, anyway.","summary":"#Person1# thinks it's a nice place and #Person2# will bring some furniture. They don't have hot water currently and cannot cook until tomorrow so they'll go out for dinner.","topic":"a nice place"}
{"fname":"train_5301","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. May I see the manager of your store?\n#Person2#: I am the manager. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Oh, great, I saw a job ad outside your store. I am interested in the job advertised. I am coming to see if there is any opportunity available for me.\n#Person2#: All right. Take a seat, please. Would you like to be a shop assistant or a cashier?\n#Person1#: I can do the work of shop assistant and I worked part time in a small department store during my summer vocation last year.\n#Person2#: So now do you want a full-time job or part-time job?\n#Person1#: At present, both are OK for me. What do you need most, then?\n#Person2#: Now we really need some part-time workers. You see, our full-time staff knocks off at five pm, but now we hope to extend the hours to eight pm. We need some part-time shop assistants to work 3 hours a day from five pm to eight pm. But I am not sure if you are qualified for the job. Since most of our customers are foreign, competence of good communication in English is necessary here.\n#Person1#: I think I can. I have been learning English for almost 5 years and especially I am fluent at speaking English. Also, I have made some foreigners friends during the experience of learning English.\n#Person2#: That is fine. I think you have the qualifications needed for the job, so I will let you have the job. Does the work schedule suit you?\n#Person1#: It quite suits me. I am free in the evening these days, I will have no difficulty starting at five pm.\n#Person2#: Good. There is only thing to be settled. Ten RMB an hour is the maximum we can pay you. Is the rate of pay acceptable to you?\n#Person1#: It seems reasonable. By the way, I can get my earning raised with a excellent performance, can't I?\n#Person2#: Sure. You will get more if you can invite more customers with your good service.\n#Person1#: I see. I will try my best to do the job well.\n#Person2#: That is good of you to say so. When can you start working?\n#Person1#: How about next monday?\n#Person2#: Ok. Let's make is next Monday. I n the end, you need to fill out the application form.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your kindness, ma'am. See you next Monday.","summary":"#Person1# sees a job ad outside #Person2#'s store and comes to see if there is an opportunity available. #Person1# introduces the qualifications that #Person1# has and #Person2# thinks #Person1# is suitable for the job. They reach an agreement on the payment and working hours. #Person1# will come to work next Monday.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5302","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. My name's Jill Bush. I'm planning to go to a conference in Sydney for three weeks.\n#Person1#: I see, do you want the excursion fare or the full return fare?\n#Person2#: Now, can I get a stopover on an excursion fare?\n#Person1#: Yes, you are allowed only one stopover on the excursion fare.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see, only one.\n#Person1#: Yes. But of course, if you pay the full return fare then you can have unlimited stopovers. There's Singapore, Kuwait, Athens, you've really got quite a lot of choices you know.\n#Person2#: Oh, It sounds good. You see, I've got a two-week holiday after the conference. How much is the full fare?\n#Person1#: The full fare? Well, that's really quite a lot. It's $ 1,204.\n#Person2#: Yes. Well, it's once in a lifetime, you know. The thing is actually that I'm absolutely afraid of flying. I've never done it before.\n#Person1#: Oh dear. Um...\n#Person2#: And I'm hoping that I can persuade my two friends to go along with me.\n#Person1#: Yes, that would be a good idea.\n#Person2#: By the way, one of them is in Cairo at the moment. Would it be possible for me to stopover there on my way to Sydney?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. There are lots of flights to Cairo and, then plenty more onwards from Cairo to Sydemy. And then you can stay for as long as you like.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's great! Thanks very much.","summary":"#Person1# helps Jill Bush to choose a flight to Sydney. Jill Bush is afraid of flying and hopes that he can persuade his two friends to go along with him.","topic":"choosing a flight"}
{"fname":"train_5303","dialogue":"#Person1#: The report says all the departments are making a profit except the Asian Department.\n#Person2#: Well, Mr. Smith seems to be the wrong person to head that department. One more step wrong and he would be removed from that office.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the leader of the Asian Department is incapable.","topic":"wrong leader"}
{"fname":"train_5304","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you looking at some funny pictures? You have been laughing all this time.\n#Person2#: I was watching a video on YouTube. It was really funny.\n#Person1#: What's it about?\n#Person2#: It was a news reporter, reporting a story about an old man who lives under a big tree.\n#Person1#: How could that be funny?\n#Person2#: Well, as he was reporting the story, hundreds of bees attacked him. The reporter had to dive into his SUV and drive away. But he was unlucky.\n#Person1#: Did he have an accident?\n#Person2#: No. some bees followed him into his car.\n#Person1#: I hope he got to the doctor's quickly. Jack, how about a walk in the park? It is a beautiful day today.\n#Person2#: But I don't feel like walking outside now. There are so many funny videos on this website. I just can't stop watching them.\n#Person1#: Come on, Jack. You can't sit in front of the laptop all day. It is not good for your eyes.\n#Person2#: You are right. I will go to the park with you.","summary":"Jack tells #Person1# he is watching a funny video on YouTube but #Person1# thinks it's not healthy watching videos all day. Therefore #Person1# suggests having a walk in the park and Jack was convinced.","topic":"a funny video"}
{"fname":"train_5305","dialogue":"#Person1#: We can have eight days off at last. What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: You know traveling is my hobby. Let's go to Beijing and have our holidays there.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. Beijing is one of the most modern cities in the world. There are many places of interest there. And the 2008 Olympic Games were held there.\n#Person2#: How should we go there, by plane or by train?\n#Person1#: I think we should go there by train. It's comfortable and cheap.\n#Person2#: Though it's cheaper, it's slower. Let's go by plane. We can look down at the Great Wall of China from the plane.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's go by plane.\n#Person2#: Then we'd better book the tickets first. I have heard it is very difficult to get air tickets to Beijing.\n#Person1#: That's right. And we'd better book the rooms too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are planning their holiday trip to Beijing. They decide to take a plane and will book the tickets and the room.","topic":"trip planning"}
{"fname":"train_5306","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this your car?\n#Person2#: Yes. Why are you asking?\n#Person1#: You can't park your car here. Don't you see the sign 'No Parking' here?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't notice it. I haven't been here more than three minutes.\n#Person1#: I'll have to ask you to move your car at once, otherwise you'll be getting a parking ticket.\n#Person2#: Well, where am I to park my car?\n#Person1#: There's a car park just around the corner.\n#Person2#: Most likely it's full.\n#Person1#: Well, anyway you can't stay here. You see, you are blocking the traffic. Can I see your driving license?\n#Person2#: Sure. One moment. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. That's all right. Now you must move your car.\n#Person2#: Very well, officer. I'm going.","summary":"The officer asks #Person2# to move the car because it's not allowed to park here. #Person2# agrees to move the car.","topic":"car parking"}
{"fname":"train_5307","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, where have you been?\n#Person2#: I've been play Pac Man in the student union.\n#Person1#: Oh, you're wasting your time on computer games again!\n#Person2#: Not really, Mary. I've been busy this week and I need a break.\n#Person1#: Why don't you buy a computer and some of those games? Then you can play at home. Home computers are getting cheaper.\n#Person2#: How do you know that?\n#Person1#: I've been thinking of buying a home computer too.","summary":"Peter has been playing Pac Man in the student union. Mary suggests Peter buy a home computer.","topic":"home cumputer"}
{"fname":"train_5308","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tony, can I ask you a personal question?\n#Person2#: About what?\n#Person1#: Well, I was wondering about how you are received here in China.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Well, since you are Chinese-Canadian and only speak English and French well; how do native Chinese treat you?\n#Person2#: Oh, well. Sometimes it can get pretty difficult. When people find out that I am a Canadian citizen who can't speak Chinese well,they usually call me a banana. You know, yellow on the outside and white on the inside.\n#Person1#: How does that make you feel?\n#Person2#: Well, I first feel mad. Then I feel sad, because I am seen as someone who has forgotten his roots. All this is because my parents left to find a better life and I decided to return in order to find something I lost. Sometimes I am not sure if I like what I found.","summary":"#Person1# asks Tony how he is received in China. Tony feels mad at first and then feels sad as he is Chinese-Canadian and only speaks English and French well.","topic":"Chinese-Canadian"}
{"fname":"train_5309","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I won't be off work from my factory until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? I'll be free then, Jack.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.\n#Person2#: Why not by bike? The bus would be crowded at that time.\n#Person1#: But my bike is broken.\n#Person2#: You can use your sister's new bike, can't you?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema.","summary":"Jack and Mary will visit the Smiths at 4:15. They will meet in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema.","topic":"visiting the Smiths"}
{"fname":"train_5310","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome, Miss. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I hope so. I want a lipstick.\n#Person1#: Do you have any particular brand in mind?\n#Person2#: I like Lyfel very much.\n#Person1#: We have different shades of Lyfel lipstick. May I know what color you usually wear?\n#Person2#: Pink. But today, I'm thinking of buying one in a dark shade. You know, I will be a teacher next month. I wish to look more serious.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see. How do you like this one?\n#Person2#: Not too bad. May I have a try?\n#Person1#: Certainly, Miss.\n#Person2#: Mmm... It's still too bright. Any darker shades?\n#Person1#: Not from the Lyfel group, I'm afraid.\n#Person2#: Well, any brand will do as long as I can get the right color.\n#Person1#: How about this one, then? It has more transparent touch.\n#Person2#: OK, that's the very thing I need.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# wants to choose a lipstick in a dark shade because she will be a teacher soon and want to look serious.","topic":"choosing a lipstick"}
{"fname":"train_5311","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jane. It's nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the United Kingdom during the vacation.\n#Person2#: Yes. I paid a visit to London and attended a summer course in English.\n#Person1#: Wow. It sounds so good. How long did you stay there?\n#Person2#: Well, I went there on July 5th and came back on August 15th.\n#Person1#: What about the course?\n#Person2#: I think the course was well organized. The teachers were nice. They taught us to listen, speak, read and write in English, but it mostly focused on speaking. One interesting thing I found was that the English classes were different from ours because they were very free. You can sit anywhere you like in the classroom. You can ask the teacher questions at any time during the class, and you are welcome to share your ideas with the classmates and teachers. I really enjoy this kind of class.\n#Person1#: How interesting! Maybe our teachers should try that.","summary":"Jane shares with #Person1# the summer course in English that she attended in London, which was well organized but mostly focused on speaking. She enjoys the class.","topic":"summer course"}
{"fname":"train_5312","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to look at some suits. \n#Person1#: Oh, this way please. What size do you wear? \n#Person2#: Size 41. I want something in dark flannel. \n#Person1#: How about this one? \n#Person2#: It feels all right. But if it were a darker color, I'd like it better. This seems too light for winter. Do you think you could get me one? \n#Person1#: All right. I'll show you something darker. Do you like this one? \n#Person2#: It looks good. But can I try it on? \n#Person1#: Of course. Let me help you. \n#Person2#: Thanks. It's comfortable. Well, how much is it, please? \n#Person1#: $280. \n#Person2#: Ok. I'll take it. Here's the money. ","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# some suits and #Person2# likes the dark one and buys it.","topic":"buying a suit"}
{"fname":"train_5313","dialogue":"#Person1#: we are going out for dinner tonight. Are you coming, Betty? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I have to check my schedule. Where are you going? \n#Person1#: oh, Jake made a reservation at Friday's. \n#Person2#: Jack? \n#Person1#: yes, the one with the R$D team. Is that a problem? \n#Person2#: I will never go out with him anymore. \n#Person1#: why did you say so? \n#Person2#: last time when we had dinner at the Smith's, it was a horrible experience. He had no manners at all! \n#Person1#: oh, really? \n#Person2#: he made a lot of noises while eating. He talked with his mouth full and sipped loudly. \n#Person1#: are you kidding me? How could he behave like that? \n#Person2#: it is true. Everyone kept looking at him. It was so embarrassing as I was sitting right next to him. \n#Person1#: what a shame! Didn't he realized that? \n#Person2#: I have no idea. He seemed to enjoy the dinner very much. \n#Person1#: maybe he should really something about eating etiquette. \n#Person2#: oh, he really should. ","summary":"#Person1# invites Betty to come out for dinner tonight. But Betty doesn't want to have dinner with Jack because he has bad eating manners.","topic":"Jack's bad manners"}
{"fname":"train_5314","dialogue":"#Person1#: How were things in the Tokyo branch when you were there? \n#Person2#: Good! They have expanded and are doing better than they were last quarter. It's nice to see some improvement for a change. \n#Person1#: Do you see the trend continuing over the next few months? \n#Person2#: Yes, especially with so many of our executives going back and forth from here to Japan. The only problem is, they may have trouble when they go to open up business here. \n#Person1#: Why would you say that? \n#Person2#: They aren't too familiar with doing business outside of Japan. There are a lot of cultural differences to account for. \n#Person1#: I'll say! Sometimes they just do things really differently. But one thing I can say, they are really hospitable. \n#Person2#: Have you ever been to Japan? \n#Person1#: Sure! I just got back yesterday. I'm still suffering from jet lag. ","summary":"#Person2# describes to #Person1# how things are going in the Tokyo branch and thinks the positive trend will continue over the next few months even though there are cultural differences.","topic":"cultural differences"}
{"fname":"train_5315","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about you, Chuck? Where did you grow up? \n#Person2#: Well, I was born in Ohio, but I grew up in Texas. \n#Person1#: And when did you come to Los Angeles? \n#Person2#: In 1978. I went to college here. \n#Person1#: Oh. What was your major? \n#Person2#: Drama. I was an actor for five years after college. \n#Person1#: That's interesting. So why did you become a hairdresser? \n#Person2#: Because I needed the money. And because I was good at it. Look! What do you think? ","summary":"#Person1# asks about Chuck's personal experiences and why he became a hairdresser.","topic":"hairdresser"}
{"fname":"train_5316","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you take long vacations at New Year?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. We love travelling abroad around New Year. We saw the Pyramids last year.\n#Person1#: So where are you going for your vacation this year?\n#Person2#: We haven't decided yet. My son wants to go to Spain and my daughter wants to go to France, but my wife and I want to go to China.\n#Person1#: So why do you want to go to China?\n#Person2#: We want to see pandas in Sichuan. So do you like traveling abroad?\n#Person1#: Me? Well, it cost too much to take a trip abroad. I can't really afford such a trip.\n#Person2#: Well, you've just worked for a few months after all.\n#Person1#: Yes. So how long have you worked here?\n#Person2#: For over 10 years.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about where to spend the long vacations at New Year. #Person1# plans to go abroad but #Person2# cannot afford it.","topic":"vacation trip"}
{"fname":"train_5317","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing, Jane?\n#Person2#: I am planning a party.\n#Person1#: A party? What party? Your birthday party?\n#Person2#: Of course not. My birthday is in December, don't you remember? It's the company's party. The general manager wants to invite some famous scientists, bankers and professors from universities to the party. These people are very important to the development of the company.\n#Person1#: Have you finished all the planning?\n#Person2#: Finished? You must be joking. I have just started. I still need to get a lot more information and I'll have to write many invitation letters.\n#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Would you? That would be very nice. Let me tell you what to do first.","summary":"Jane is planning the company's party and has to get a lot more information and write invitation letters. #Person1# will help her.","topic":"planning the party"}
{"fname":"train_5318","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm really sorry Madam, I missed your lecture because I was ill yesterday.\n#Person2#: I'm not upset that you couldn't keep the appointment, but you didn't call me when someone doesn't turn up and doesn't call it makes someone else wait.\n#Person1#: You're right, I apologize. I didn't feel well and I guess I just wasn't thinking of calling you at the time.\n#Person2#: OK apology accepted. Now, I suppose you need to set up another appointment.\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. But I'm really worried about my project. Can you see me now if I wait?\n#Person2#: No, but I can see you at 3:00 o'clock this afternoon or during my office hours on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.\n#Person1#: Great. Your office hours are best at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday. OK?\n#Person2#: OK, be there in time by then.\n#Person1#: I promise I will not him.","summary":"#Person1# apologizes for missing the appointment with #Person2# because #Person1# was ill yesterday. #Person1# and #Person2# set up another appointment and will talk about the project.","topic":"missing the appointment"}
{"fname":"train_5319","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any questions for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've applied for the post of sales assistant here, but I really care about if there are chances of promotion in the company.\n#Person1#: Yes, we're growing all the time and if you are prepared to move, there are jobs at other branches.\n#Person2#: Great. And in the job description, can you tell me something about your working hours?\n#Person1#: Sure, because we open our book shops in the evenings as well as during the day, we ask staff when they prefer to work. Look at this time table, it says here we have a member whose name is Julia. She works 3 hours in the morning and then 2 hours in the evening.","summary":"#Person2# has applied for the post of the sales assistant. #Person1# answers #Person2#'s questions about promotion and working hours.","topic":"job description"}
{"fname":"train_5320","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello room service, This is Alice Brown in room 308. We'd like to order some drinks.\n#Person2#: Yes, madam. What would you like?\n#Person1#: We'd like to start with fruit juice, apple for me and orange for my daughter.\n#Person2#: Right, madam. Do you want any tea or milk?\n#Person1#: No, thank you. Just some lemon tea for my husband and some hot milk for my children.\n#Person2#: Ok, and what time do you want it brought to your room?\n#Person1#: About 8:00 AM. Oh, wait! Please bring it half an hour earlier. We may leave early to go sightseeing in the city.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"Alice Brown calls the room service to ask for some drinks for her family. #Person2# answers and takes her order of two juices, tea, and milk, agreeing to bring the drinks by 7:30 AM.","topic":"order some drinks"}
{"fname":"train_5321","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jennie!\n#Person2#: Yeah?\n#Person1#: I was thinking I'd really like to rearrange the furniture in our living room.\n#Person2#: Oh ya, how?\n#Person1#: Move the TV to the corner, where it is now in the middle of the room. It looks like it's the most important thing in our lives.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you're right, and if we move the chairs closer together, people can talk.\n#Person1#: Exactly.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rearrange the furniture in the living room for convenience and Jennie agrees.","topic":"rearranging the furniture"}
{"fname":"train_5322","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Henry. Did you watch the fifty-seventh annual Grammy Awards on TV?\n#Person2#: No, I had to work overtime that night. Did you watch them?\n#Person1#: Not on TV. I was at the ceremony, so I got to see the performances in person.\n#Person2#: That's amazing! How many awards were there?\n#Person1#: 83 in all. One more than in two thousand fourteen and the show featured some unexpected performances.\n#Person2#: Oh, right! The Grammys usually have great performances. Were they good this year?\n#Person1#: Oh, they were amazing, all 23 of them. The Grammys are really an award ceremony, but the performances definitely take center stage. This year, the legendary rock band star from The Beatles, Paul McCartney, performed together with Rihanna and Kanye West!\n#Person2#: I heard that Lady Gaga made an appearance, too. Who did she perform with?\n#Person1#: With Tony Bennett. You really shouldn't have missed the show.\n#Person2#: I'll watch it online tonight.","summary":"#Person1# describes to Henry the fifty-seventh annual Grammy Awards. Henry did not watch it because he had to work overtime that night and will watch it online tonight.","topic":"ceremony"}
{"fname":"train_5323","dialogue":"#Person1#: What shall we do when we find a shortage in the shipment?\n#Person2#: You should do one of the two things - either to lodge a claim with the shipowner or with the insurance company.\n#Person1#: Shall we leave it to the brokers?\n#Person2#: Yes. They usually do it.\n#Person1#: Do they charge for that?\n#Person2#: Of course. In Europe, they charge a commission of 1 % of the amount of the claim for their service.\n#Person1#: Is it the same in America?\n#Person2#: They do the work without charge to the importer.\n#Person1#: It's part of their service, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Exactly.\n#Person1#: Is it enough to claim with an on board bill of lading?\n#Person2#: No, you must also obtain a statement from the shipping agent certifying that the goods were actually loaded on their vessel for shipment.\n#Person1#: I see. By the way, how do we prove the ownership of our goods?\n#Person2#: You must provide full original set of ocean bills of lading original insurance policy or certificate and the original commercia invoice.\n#Person1#: I see. Thank you.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# in detail about how to lodge a claim when a shortage is found and how to prove the ownership of the goods.","topic":"lodge a claim"}
{"fname":"train_5324","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's some flowers, love. Happy Valentine's Day.\n#Person2#: Those are beautiful. They smell lovely. Thank you.\n#Person1#: This is let you know that I still you after all this years. I knew there are some up and down when I married you, but through at all, you've always been may my Valentine.\n#Person2#: Oh, sweet. You've always been my love too.\n#Person1#: I don't think I say this enough, but I want to thank you for your kind listen patience, you have always been there for me.\n#Person2#: I'll do everything for you, love. You know that, maybe you didn't realize, but you made everyday a enjoys moment and happy occasion.\n#Person1#: I am so glad we met one another.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# some flowers on Valentine's Day. They express their love for each other after all these years.","topic":"Valentine's Day"}
{"fname":"train_5325","dialogue":"#Person1#: Recently I have been getting headache and my eyes don't seems to see focus properly.\n#Person2#: When did you last time have your eyes checked?\n#Person1#: Two years ago. At that time I had no problems.Now I can ' t even make out something ten meters away.\n#Person2#: Come over here. I will test your eyes. First cover your left eye like this, and when I point, please read the chart from the top, and go as far as you can, telling me which way the ' E ' points.\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: Good.Now the other eye.\n#Person1#: Well, this one is worse.\n#Person2#: Never mind, just read as far as you can.\n#Person1#: I can only read the first three lines.","summary":"#Person1# has been getting headaches and eye problems. #Person2# tests #Person1#'seyesight. #Person1# can only read the first three lines.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_5326","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ant Shirley, it has been years since we last met. How were you doing in the passing years?\n#Person2#: Pretty well. What about you?\n#Person1#: Fine. Where are the other guys?\n#Person2#: It's a bit disappointing that they are all out for a movie.\n#Person1#: Bad timing. I want to see them so much. How are they?\n#Person2#: Not bad. I heard you are going to graduate this coming summer, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's why I'm here. I'm thinking about buying a second-hand apartment.\n#Person2#: Did you go to a real estate agent?\n#Person1#: No, that will be too expensive.\n#Person2#: That's true. By the way, what kind of apartment are you looking for?\n#Person1#: My first job's salary will be a bit low. So the cheaper the better. Just one I can afford.\n#Person2#: Sure. I'll try my best to find a satisfying one for you.\n#Person1#: I'll appreciate it so much.","summary":"#Person1# comes to visit Aunt Shirley for help with buying a cheap second-hand apartment as #Person1#'s going to graduate this summer and #Person1# 's salary is low.","topic":"find an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_5327","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, what seems to be the trouble?\n#Person2#: It's nothing serious. But I always have a headache, and I haven't slept properly for several weeks. I've also lost appetite and my eyes are burning.\n#Person1#: Mm, you do look rather pale. Let me take your temperature. Would you put the thermometer under your arm, please? Now, let me listen to your pulse. Mm, do you feel weak?\n#Person2#: Yes, I never seem to have any energy.\n#Person1#: I'll give you a blood test. Would you roll up your sleeve? Just as I thought. You're anemic. You'd better pay more attention to your diet. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and food high in protein. And don't stay up late working. Try to get more rest.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# describes #Person2#'s symptoms to #Person1#. #Person1# gives #Person2# some tests and diagnoses #Person2# as anemic. #Person1# provides some advice to #Person2#.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_5328","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. What's the matter with you?\n#Person2#: Good morning, doctor. I have a terrible headache.\n#Person1#: All right, young man. Tell me how it got started.\n#Person2#: Yesterday I had a runny nose. Now my nose is stuffed up. I have a sore throat. And I am afraid that I have got a temperature. I feel terrible.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, young man. Let me give you an examination. First let me take a look at your throat. Open your mouth and say'ah '.\n#Person2#: Ah.\n#Person1#: Your throat is inflamed. And your tongue is heavily coated. You have all the symptoms of influenza.\n#Person2#: What am I supposed to do then?\n#Person1#: A good rest is all you need, and drink more water. I'll write you a prescription.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s symptoms. #Person1# gives #Person2# an examination, diagnoses #Person2#' as having influenza, therefore offers some advice as well as a prescription.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_5329","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you washed any clothes yet?\n#Person2#: No, I've only washed my whites.\n#Person1#: When you wash your dark clothes, can you put some of mine in?\n#Person2#: Sure. Is there any extra care that I should take with your clothes?\n#Person1#: Just make sure you keep it on the gentle cycle.\n#Person2#: How many clothes of yours do you want me to wash?\n#Person1#: There isn't a lot, why, do you have a large load to wash?\n#Person2#: It's really only a small load.\n#Person1#: Do you mind washing my clothes?\n#Person2#: Not at all. It's no problem.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much.\n#Person2#: It's no trouble at all.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help wash some clothes when #Person2# washes #Person2#'s dark clothes. #Person2# agrees and asks for some further details .","topic":"wash clothes"}
{"fname":"train_5330","dialogue":"#Person1#: so, what's new in the kitchen? That refrigerator is new, isn't it?\n#Person2#: yes. I needed a large one. Before, I had a separate refrigerator and freezer, but this has both combined into one.\n#Person1#: That's usual nowadays. You've added a few shelves too.\n#Person2#: yes. You know I've been cooking more kind of food recently and I needed some extra space for spices and ingredients.\n#Person1#: Did you buy new cupboards too?\n#Person2#: no, I didn't. I gave them a really good clean, so they just look new. The worktop was in poor condition, so I had a new one added.\n#Person1#: I see that you have bought several new pots and pans and utensils.\n#Person2#: yes, I have. I need them to help me with these new dished I'm trying to make. I need a little more practice before I invite guests over.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# #Person2#'s kitchen. #Person1# asks about the new large refrigerator, new shelves, seemingly new cupboard,new pots and pans and utensils. #Person1# answers.","topic":"new kitchen implements"}
{"fname":"train_5331","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much for the bus ride?\n#Person2#: It's $ 1. 25 for this bus.\n#Person1#: How long have you been a bus driver?\n#Person2#: I started driving the bus a few months ago.\n#Person1#: Is it fun driving the bus?\n#Person2#: Not at all.\n#Person1#: I don't think I ever wanted to be a bus driver.\n#Person2#: I never did either, but it pays the bills.\n#Person1#: I enjoyed talking to you.\n#Person2#: I liked talking to you too.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the fee for the bus ride and says #Person2# doesn't find driving a bus fun.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5332","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am so bored all day.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Jack borrowed a large sum of money from me and didn't pay me back.\n#Person2#: Don't make a mountain out of molehill. I am sure he will do that on his payday.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s bored all day because Jack didn't pay back the money.#Person2# is sure Jack will pay it back to #Person1#.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5333","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to talk to you about my grades.\n#Person2#: Sure! What exactly do you have questions about?\n#Person1#: I am worried that I messed up on a test.\n#Person2#: Well, let me take a look at my grade book. How do YOU think you are doing?\n#Person1#: I think I am doing great, except for that one test!\n#Person2#: Well, your scores show that you could do a little better. What do you think you could improve on?\n#Person1#: I think that I could study a little harder for tests.\n#Person2#: Fine! Please remember that regular attendance is the most important way to begin.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know.\n#Person2#: I'm sure you'll do fine.","summary":"#Person1# wants to discuss #Person1#'s grades with #Person2#.#Person2# thinks #Person1# can do a little better and reminds #Person1# to begin with regular attendance.","topic":"grades discussion"}
{"fname":"train_5334","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Wang. How beautiful you look today!\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'm wearing make-up.\n#Person1#: Who taught you to put on make-up?\n#Person2#: It's me. I have studied make-up at a beauty shop.\n#Person1#: Can you teach me how to do make-up?\n#Person2#: Of course. First, use eye shadow to heighten your eyes.\n#Person1#: What eye shadow do you think is the most fit for me?\n#Person2#: I think pink eye shadow is popular among Chinese girls.\n#Person1#: How do you protect yourself from chapped lips?\n#Person2#: I suggest you use lipstick, which also accentuates your lips.\n#Person1#: How did you grow such long nails?\n#Person2#: You have to pay attention to trimming them from time to time.","summary":"#Person1# compliments Miss Wang's beauty and asks her about how to do make-up including eye shadow, lipsticks, and long nails.","topic":"make-up"}
{"fname":"train_5335","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Lucas, how was your trip to Paris?\n#Person2#: It was wonderful, but I was so tired.\n#Person1#: Did you go to the top of the Eiffel Tower.\n#Person2#: Yes, that was the first thing we did. We went all the way to the top. There were visitorsfrom all over the world taking photos there.\n#Person1#: What else did you see?\n#Person2#: Art galleries, cathedrals, statues, fountains, palaces, bistros, there's really too much to say.\n#Person1#: You must have had a great time.\n#Person2#: Yes, at the beginning we were all excited and had lots of fun. However, on the third day of travelling in the city, I felt sick, I think I had something bad to eat but it passed by the evening.\n#Person1#: Yes. you need to be careful with what you eat when you're abroad. sometimes new food might disagree with you.\n#Person2#: On the fourth day, we went to taste the French cuisine. That was really fantastic. And no stomach problems.\n#Person1#: That is great. Everyone says French food is wonderful.\n#Person2#: You'll have to try for yourself some day.","summary":"Lucas tells #Person2# about his trip to Paris. He visited the Eiffel Tower and many other places. He felt sick on the third day and tasted French cuisine on the fourth day.","topic":"trip to Paris"}
{"fname":"train_5336","dialogue":"#Person1#: Veronica! Veronica! Veronica! Are you OK?\n#Person2#: Steven! What's going on! Who were those guys? I didn't know you have a gun! What's going on!\n#Person1#: I will come clean as soon as we get to safety, OK? For now, you have to trust me, please! I would never do anything to hurt you.\n#Person2#: Steven, I. . .\n#Person1#: I haven't been completely honest with you Veronica, I'm sorry. I'm not a fireman. I'm not even from the United States. I'm a spy for the Indian government.\n#Person2#: What? Why didn't you tell me before? What are you doing here?\n#Person1#: When I was a young boy, I used to play cricket my father back in my hometown of Hyderabad. It was a peaceful town, and my father was a renowned chemist. One day, he was approached by members of the CIA, claiming that my father had made the discovery of the millennium in his small lab back at the university where he taught bio-chemistry. I never saw him again. I vowed to discover the whereabouts of my father and consequently joined the Indian Intelligence Bureau.\n#Person2#: What does that have to do with those men shooting at us? Most importantly, why did you lie to me!\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, I wasn't supposed to meet you. I wasn't supposed to fall in love with you, but you have to believe me when I tell you that what I feel for you is real.\n#Person2#: I can't believe this! Why are all these things happening to me! I can't take it anymore! Let me out of the car!\n#Person1#: Veronica, wait!","summary":"Steven and Veronica were being shooted by some men. Steven confesses to Veronica that he's a spy for the Indian government and tells her how he became a spy.He claims his love for her is unexpected but real. Veronica wants to leave the car.","topic":"spy"}
{"fname":"train_5337","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe it!\n#Person2#: What's wrong? That was a great goal.\n#Person1#: Yes, but I bet $ 200 dollars on the Cougars!\n#Person2#: Looks like you're going to lose out on this game then.\n#Person1#: I can't believe it! I thought the Cougars were going to win for sure.\n#Person2#: What were the odds?\n#Person1#: 20 to 1, in favour of the Cougars!\n#Person2#: Too bad.","summary":"The Cougars lost the game but #Person1# bet $200 on it at long odds. #Person2# thinks it's too bad.","topic":"bet"}
{"fname":"train_5338","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you take reservations?\n#Person2#: Of course. Reservations aren't necessary, but we recommend them as our restaurant can get quite busy.\n#Person1#: I need a table for two for tonight.\n#Person2#: What time?\n#Person1#: We'd like to be seated at 8p m.\n#Person2#: Smoking or non?\n#Person1#: Non-smoking.\n#Person2#: What name is the reservation under?\n#Person1#: My name is Paul.\n#Person2#: Ok. Please arrive at seven forty-five. We can only hold the table until 8, 15.","summary":"Paul books a table for two at 8 pm tonight with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"book a table"}
{"fname":"train_5339","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're trying to get donations.\n#Person2#: What are you getting donations for?\n#Person1#: We're getting donations for the campaigns.\n#Person2#: How much money are you looking to make?\n#Person1#: As much as we can.\n#Person2#: Are you doing different fundraisers?\n#Person1#: We're just going door to door.\n#Person2#: You should do something else.\n#Person1#: Do you have any suggestions?\n#Person2#: Try a car wash and selling candy.\n#Person1#: That is a good idea.\n#Person2#: You'll make more money that way.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# they're trying to get donations by going door to door. #Person2# thinks it's not enough and suggests trying a car wash and selling candy.","topic":"get donations"}
{"fname":"train_5340","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, are you busy?\n#Person2#: Hi, I was just coming to see you. But since you made the trek to my office, you get to go first.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'm putting together a report on the Allied Marketing Co. failure, and I seem to have run into a stone wall. Can you help me out?\n#Person2#: Well, I can try, what do you need?\n#Person1#: You were there when the problem started. I was hoping you could fill me in on the details.\n#Person2#: Sure, no problem. But I need something from you.\n#Person1#: Name it.\n#Person2#: I'm supposed to have this package ready for mailing out tomorrow morning and I'm miles away from being ready. Can you edit this product study I wrote while I do these?\n#Person1#: All right, I can do that, and as soon as we finish this, we can both work on my problem.\n#Person2#: That works for me.\n#Person1#: Give me the study. I'll start as soon as I get back to my office.\n#Person2#: Here's a print out of the study, and this is a disc with the full report on it. The file name is product study, this is and extra copy so you can do whatever you want with it.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help with a report on the Allied Marketing Co. failure while #Person2# requests #Person1# to edit the product study. They agree to help each other.","topic":"help"}
{"fname":"train_5341","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're right. Watching movies at home is way cheaper than going to the theater, too. I like downloading movies too because it's easy and fast.\n#Person2#: I agree. And it's very convenient.\n#Person1#: Have you ever heard of a movie rental company called Netflix? They send the movies directly to your house in the mail.\n#Person2#: Really? That's great! I'm going to try that next time.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but I wish they delivered video games too. Then I would never leave my house!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# like watching movies at home because it's cheaper, easy, and fast. #Person1# recommends Netflix to #Person2#.","topic":"watch movies at home"}
{"fname":"train_5342","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. Can I exchange money here?\n#Person1#: Here we can exchange HAD, USD and Euros. Which do you require?\n#Person2#: To be honest, I really wanted to exchange my GBP, but I suppose USD will be fine. I have some and I just need a little local currency for expenses. Could you tell me what the rate is like today?\n#Person1#: At the moment it's 830. 43 RMB for 100 USD, which is a pretty good rate.\n#Person2#: OK, that sounds fine. I think 200 USD worth of RMB should be plenty, thanks.","summary":"#Person2# wanted to exchange some GBP for local expenses. #Person1# tells #Person2# what currencies they do. #Person2# gets 200 USD worth of RMB.","topic":"exchange money"}
{"fname":"train_5343","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever been to Japan? I'm going in the fall.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I've been there twice.\n#Person1#: Really? Tell me about it. What's it like?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's fantastic.\n#Person1#: Where did you go?\n#Person2#: On my first trip I went to Tokyo, and on my second trip I visited Kyoto.\n#Person1#: What did you think of Tokyo?\n#Person2#: Very big and exciting, but very crowded, too.\n#Person1#: Yeah. I've seen pictures of the crowds!\n#Person2#: And the restaurant are excellent. . . but they're kind of expensive.\n#Person1#: And how about Kyoto?\n#Person2#: Kyoto is lovely. It's full of beautiful old temples and gardens. It's a very historic city.\n#Person1#: How was the weather?\n#Person2#: I was in Tokyo in August, and it was really hot and humid. I went to Kyoto in October. It was hot and sunny, but there was no humidity.\n#Person1#: Sounds perfect. I can't wait!","summary":"#Person1#'s going to Japan in the fall. #Person2# describes #Person2#'s two trips toTokyo and Kyoto. #Person1#'s excited to go.","topic":"Japan"}
{"fname":"train_5344","dialogue":"#Person1#: You voted, right?\n#Person2#: You know I did.\n#Person1#: Who did you vote for?\n#Person2#: I voted for Obama, of course!\n#Person1#: Can you believe that he actually won?\n#Person2#: I knew he would win.\n#Person1#: I didn't think he would.\n#Person2#: He was the top candidate.\n#Person1#: I figured people wouldn't vote for him because he's African American.\n#Person2#: That just goes to show that America is finally turning over a new leaf.\n#Person1#: You're absolutely right.\n#Person2#: I'm excited that Barack Obama is our President.","summary":"#Person2# voted for Obama. #Person2# knew Obama would win as he was the top candidate while #Person1# thought the contratry because he's African American.","topic":"vote"}
{"fname":"train_5345","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Leo. Sure, what's up?\n#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.\n#Person2#: But I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.\n#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation and marking in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. A lot people are going in and out.\n#Person2#: Has anybody spoken to him about it?\n#Person1#: No, not yet, but someone's going to have to.\n#Person2#: We really can't ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?\n#Person1#: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you.\n#Person2#: How about recommending him to use the storage room down the hall?\n#Person1#: Oh, that would be too small.\n#Person2#: With the cabinets taken out, it might be bigger than it looks.\n#Person1#: Come to think of it, you may be on to something. Let's go have a look.\n#Person2#: Let's rock n'roll.","summary":"Both John and Leo feel that the office is noisy since Jack constantly has students coming in to ask for help. They decide to recommend Jack to use the storage room down the hall.","topic":"noisy office"}
{"fname":"train_5346","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, bill, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll be with you in a minute. Here's your bill, sir. It's 480 yuan altogether.\n#Person1#: What's this for?\n#Person2#: That's for the wine.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Would you like to put it on your hotel bill?\n#Person1#: Yes. please.\n#Person2#: Your name and room number, please?\n#Person1#: Bill Black, Room 1201.\n#Person2#: May I have a look at your room card, Mr. Black?\n#Person1#: Sure. Here it is.","summary":"Bill Black asks to add the wine bill onto the hotel bill. The waiter asks for his name, room number and a look on his room card.","topic":"pay the bill"}
{"fname":"train_5347","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, is that Miss Smith?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: This is Mr. Gao. How are you?\n#Person1#: Not too bad, thanks. And you?\n#Person2#: Fine. Listen. Are you free on Wednesday night? I'd like to invite you to dinner.\n#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry, but I've already made arrangements for Wednesday.\n#Person2#: That's a pity. How about Thursday?\n#Person1#: That would be fine.\n#Person2#: Great. What time would you like to meet?\n#Person1#: Whenever is suitable for you. I have no plans for that day.\n#Person2#: OK, let's say 6 o'clock at night.\n#Person1#: And where would you like to meet?\n#Person2#: I can pick you up at the gate of your company. Also, what type of food do you like?\n#Person1#: I'm not very familiar with Chinese cuisine. What can you recommend?\n#Person2#: Well, have you heard of Peking Duck? it's a local specialty.\n#Person1#: Of course! Peking Duck is world-famous. I would love to try it.\n#Person2#: OK, let's have that then.\n#Person1#: All right. Well, I'll see you later.\n#Person2#: See you later, goodbye.","summary":"Mr.Gao invites Miss Smith to dinner on the phone. They will meet at 6 o'clock on Thursday night at the gate of Miss Smith's company. Mr.Gao recommends Peking Duck and Miss Smith gladly agrees.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5348","dialogue":"#Person1#: how was school today, Dominic?\n#Person2#: I hate school!\n#Person1#: why? What happened?\n#Person2#: I messed up my mid-term exam so badly today!\n#Person1#: it's just one exam. Can you re-take the exam?\n#Person2#: yes, but it's so humiliating! I don't want my friends to know I failed!\n#Person1#: why didn't you do a good job?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I sat down in my seat, looked at my paper, and then my mind just went totally blank.\n#Person1#: do you think you studied enough for the exam?\n#Person2#: no. . .\n#Person1#: what did you do last night?\n#Person2#: I watched TV.\n#Person1#: did you study at all last night for your exam?\n#Person2#: no, not really.\n#Person1#: I am sure if you had studied, you would have done well. When can you re-take your exam?\n#Person2#: tomorrow.\n#Person1#: alright. Get out your books and I'll help you prepare.","summary":"Dominic failed an exam and he thinks it's humiliating to re-take the exam tomorrow, but he didn't study for it last night. #Person1#'ll help him prepare.","topic":"prepare for the exam"}
{"fname":"train_5349","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?\n#Person2#: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also, I really work at it.\n#Person1#: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?\n#Person2#: Well, you might try reading newspapers. And I always talk to Americans when I get a chance, though sometimes it's hard.\n#Person1#: But, how do you meet Americans? I only know other foreign students.\n#Person2#: How about sitting next to an American at lunch, or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner?\n#Person1#: Those are good ideas. But I'm a little shy to speak English.\n#Person2#: You won't learn if you don't try and speak. If I were you, I'd talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas.","summary":"#Person1#'s having trouble learning English. #Person2# suggests reading newspapers, talking to Americans, and asking for #Person1#'s English teacher for help.","topic":"English learning"}
{"fname":"train_5350","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why, Mary Smith! I haven't seen you for ages. How have you been?\n#Person2#: John, John Brown! It has been a long time, hasn't it? It must be at least a year.\n#Person1#: No, we talked at the Johnsons' Christmas party last December. Don't you remember?\n#Person2#: That's right. Well, how are you? Still working for the food company?\n#Person1#: No, I changed jobs three months ago. I'm with the National Bank now. How about you?\n#Person2#: I'm still teaching at the university, but I moved from the German Department to the Spanish Department. Well,how is your family? Are the children all in school now?\n#Person1#: No, Billy is still at home. Tom is in the third grade and Jane's in the second.\n#Person2#: Our two children haven't started school yet, either. But they will go in the fall.","summary":"Mary Smith meets John Brown unexpectedly. They haven't met since the Christmas party. They talk about their job and family.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_5351","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I don't know. All of a sudden, the engine died.\n#Person1#: Well, can you start it?\n#Person2#: No...No, it won't start now.\n#Person1#: Could we be out of gas?\n#Person2#: No, I'm sure we are not out of gas.\n#Person1#: Let's check the gas gauge. Oh, see, it's on 'empty'.\n#Person2#: I was sure the tank was half full!\n#Person1#: Obviously, it wasn't. Well, too bad.\n#Person2#: What time is it now?\n#Person1#: It's five to eight. I am afraid we can't get to the airport on time. He's probably looking for us right now.\n#Person2#: Let's stand by the side of the road for a few minutes. Maybe somebody will stop and pick us up.","summary":"The engine died on the way to the airport. #Person1# finds out they're out of gas. #Person2# suggests waiting for somebody to pick them up.","topic":"accident"}
{"fname":"train_5352","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like shopping at flea markets? \n#Person2#: l love it. There is always something fascinating to discover. \n#Person1#: The antiques market here in Paris is very famous. It's called Le marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen. \n#Person2#: That's not very easy to say. \n#Person1#: It's also known as Les Puces, which means 'The Fleas'. \n#Person2#: Can you find many bargains there? \n#Person1#: Well, it really depends. Because you are a tourist, it might be harder for you to get really good prices. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the famous antiques market in Paris known as Les Puces.","topic":"flea market"}
{"fname":"train_5353","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is going to surprise you, but I'm happy. I think you're making the right move. \n#Person2#: You do? \n#Person1#: Look, maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I am going over to WebTracker, too.\n#Person2#: No way! That's great! Then we'll still be together! \n#Person1#: Actually, I'm already working for WebTracker. Vince never wanted to give me what I was worth, so I figured, what the heck. \n#Person2#: No kidding! I can't believe this. You devil! \n#Person1#: It's kind of cool, isn't it? I'm sort of like a secret agent. ","summary":"#Person1# is happy that #Person2#'s also going over to Web Tracker. #Person1# is actually working there already. #Person2#'s surprised and excited.","topic":"job-hopping"}
{"fname":"train_5354","dialogue":"#Person1#: Maybe we all will be all things to all men. \n#Person2#: How terrible! \n#Person1#: But for the life, we'll be changed by this society. \n#Person2#: I really don't want to go into the world, I feel afraid of it. \n#Person1#: Don't be silly. We have reached the age to take the responsibility by ourselves. \n#Person2#: I know. ","summary":"#Person2# feels afraid to go into the world. #Person1# thinks they have reached the age to take responsibility.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5355","dialogue":"#Person1#: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down. \n#Person2#: What's up? ? \n#Person1#: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a VIP customer yesterday. \n#Person2#: Anything that distracts you from work? \n#Person1#: Yes, everything. I feel overwhelmed by the daily work. Sometimes, I just can't focus on what I am doing. What is worse, though I make plans for a whole week, I always have to make changes later on because other things come up. I can't manage my time well. I can't handle work well. I am afraid I was screw up more things. \n#Person2#: Look, Lucy. Things are not so bad as you said. This is our company's busiest time in a year. You need to relax a little. Don't push yourself too hard, ok? \n#Person1#: Well, I will try. ","summary":"Lucy's down because she failed to meet a deadline.She feels overwhelmed by the daily work. #Person2# tells her not to push herself so hard.","topic":"work predicaments"}
{"fname":"train_5356","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our company's wei-ya is tomorrow night! It's your first Chinese New Year in Taiwan--you must be excited! \n#Person2#: Excited? What's there to be excited about? It's just another company dinner, right? \n#Person1#: You have no idea! There's a banquet with prizes, performances. . . you name it! \n#Person2#: Really? What kind of prizes? \n#Person1#: Well, I heard that last year Vivian from accounting won a new car! \n#Person2#: A new car! You're kidding! \n#Person1#: No, really! And she told me the secret to winning, wear red underwear! \n#Person2#: Wear red underwear? ! Does that really work? Are you going to try it? \n#Person1#: Of course! I'm not only going to wear red underwear, but I'm going to wear red socks and a red shirt, too! \n#Person2#: Gee, I don't think I own any red underwear, but I can buy some! ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about their company's wei-ya, the prizes of which might include a new car. #Person1# says wearing red underwear may help win the prizes.","topic":"the company's wei-ya"}
{"fname":"train_5357","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower. \n#Person2#: What's another Japanese art? \n#Person1#: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony! \n#Person2#: Tea Ceremony! Tell me about Tea Ceremony. \n#Person1#: Tea Ceremony! It's, there's a certain way you have to make tea, not only make tea, there's a certain way to for example wipe a bowl. \n#Person2#: I see. \n#Person1#: Yes, with one piece of cloth, and you need to learn how to fold the cloth so that you you use each part of the cloth only once to wipe the bowl \n#Person2#: How do you learn that? Is that something that your mother would teach you? How do people learn that? \n#Person1#: There's some professionals for both flower arrnagement and tea ceremony. So you need to go to a school, yes, and learn from your teacher and their heirarchy and the organization and you need to pass each test to go, climb up the ladder in the heirarchy. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about Ikebana, the Japanese art of flowers, and the Tea Ceremony in Japan. There're some professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony.","topic":"Japanese art"}
{"fname":"train_5358","dialogue":"#Person1#: I plan to emigrate to Canada. \n#Person2#: Have you found a suitable job? \n#Person1#: No. But it is said the welfare in Canada is very good. \n#Person2#: But as to me finding a good job is the most important thing. \n#Person1#: Maybe you are right, so I will try my best to find a suitable job. ","summary":"#Person1# plans to emigrate to Canada. #Person2# suggests finding a good job.","topic":"move to Canada"}
{"fname":"train_5359","dialogue":"#Person1#: what do you think about this store? I heard it's a posh store that's only got branches in big cities. \n#Person2#: I love this store. The only problem is that it's extremely expensive. \n#Person1#: don't worry. I've decided that for your birthday I'm going to take you shopping for a new dress. \n#Person2#: really? I thought you hated shopping? \n#Person1#: I do, that's why you should appreciate this gift! \n#Person2#: sure. That's really nice of you. Let's go in and try some things on.\n#Person1#: how about this red dress? I think it would really suit you. \n#Person2#: that's gorgeous! Do they have it in a size 8? \n#Person1#: here you go. On any other day, it would cost me a fortune, but it's on special offer today. \n#Person2#: I think this color isn't quite right for me. Do they have the same dress in white? \n#Person1#: let me look. Let's see ... they've got one in blue, green, pink, black... and white. Here you are. \n#Person2#: this is perfect! What do you think? \n#Person1#: I think you look fantastic. Happy Birthday! \n#Person2#: I'm so lucky. You only get a chance like this once in a blue moon! Thanks honey! ","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# to an expensive store to buy her a new dress as a birthday gift. #Person2# chooses a white dress in size 8 which is on a special offer . #Person2# feels grateful to #Person1#.","topic":"a birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_5360","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you speak Chinese? I like Chinese very much.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan. I came here to study political science, but my English needs improving. I make too many grammatical mistakes.\n#Person1#: I want to study Mandarin and international relations. Maybe we could do a language exchange.\n#Person2#: You mean, you and I?\n#Person1#: Yes, why not? I mean, if you often come to this cafe too, we could meet here and practice Chinese and English.\n#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea. How often would you like to do it?\n#Person1#: Let me see. I think I could spend 2 hours a week in language exchange.\n#Person2#: How would we spend the 2 hours?\n#Person1#: First, we could spend an hour working on your English.\n#Person2#: And then the next hour, I would help you with your Chinese.\n#Person1#: Right. But when is it convenient to meet?\n#Person2#: I am free from now until 11:30 every Monday morning. And you?\n#Person1#: I'm free then. It's a deal.","summary":"#Person1# wants to learn Chinese and #Person2# wants to improve English. They decide to do a language exchange for 2 hours per week. They will meet every Monday morning in the cafe.","topic":"language change"}
{"fname":"train_5361","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next, please.\n#Person2#: Hi, I bought this DVD player here last Saturday, but it's not working properly.\n#Person1#: What's the matter with it?\n#Person2#: Well, several things. First of all, the remote doesn't work.\n#Person1#: Did you put batteries in it?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. But it still didn't work. I couldn't change any of the functions on the display. It also doesn't fast forward when I'm playing a DVD.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm sure that it's just a problem with this one player. I've never seen this with any of the models made by this brand. Do you want any of exchange it or return it?\n#Person2#: I'd like to return it.\n#Person1#: OK. Do you have the receipt?\n#Person2#: Yes, here it is.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that DVD player #Person2# bought here last Saturday isn't working properly. #Person2# wants to return it.","topic":"return a DVD player"}
{"fname":"train_5362","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you looking at, Jim?\n#Person2#: I'm reading an article about the world's homeless population.\n#Person1#: Homeless population?\n#Person2#: Yes. Sociologists define homeless people as those who have no fixed shelter on any given night. These figures show 5 countries with large homeless populations.\n#Person1#: Wow. That's amazing. I never realized that there were so many homeless people in Germany and France.\n#Person2#: You know what? Our own country, the USA, ranks number one among these countries.\n#Person1#: Certainly not. India tops the list with three million homeless people.\n#Person2#: Well, it depends on how you look at it. Although we have a million fewer homeless people than India. We have the highest percentage of homeless people.","summary":"Jim shows #Person1# the statistics of 5 countries with large homeless populations. #Person1# thinks it unbelievable that there were many homeless people in Germany and France. India tops the list but America has the highest percentage of homeless people.","topic":"homeless population"}
{"fname":"train_5363","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you listen to the weather report this morning?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. The report says that it will be cloudy in the afternoon. I hope that it won't rain.\n#Person1#: Have you made the sandwiches yet?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. I'll start right away. Did you get the soft drinks?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did. They are in the refrigerator.\n#Person2#: Would you put plastic knives and forks in the picnic basket? And don't forget the paper plates, and napkins.\n#Person1#: Oh, Nancy called a while ago, she told me that she would like to bring something for the picnic.\n#Person2#: I'll call her right away and ask her to bring a bottle of wine.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# it'll be cloudy in the afternoon. They talk about preparing food, drinks, and tableware. #Person2#'ll call Nancy to bring wine.","topic":"picnic preparation"}
{"fname":"train_5364","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of movies do you like Amber?\n#Person2#: For me I like to watch romantic comedies the most. You know girls always dreaming to be a princess and living with her Prince Charming happily ever after. And what about you Mike? What sort of movies do you like?\n#Person1#: Well, I always like detective movies.\n#Person2#: Yeah, for me the fun of detective movies is that you can try to compete with the detective to see who will be faster to figure out who committed a serious crime, usually murder.\n#Person1#: Definitely, and there's also a certain type of movies I can never resist. Guess what it is? How low I'm a robot sent from the future to prevent war and destruction.\n#Person2#: Science fiction. I love them too. But sometimes it's scary.\n#Person1#: Haha. No need to be scared if you're watching one with me. How about we catch a science fiction movie today. Say Star Wars?\n#Person2#: Great.","summary":"Amber likes watching romantic comedies and Mike likes detective movies. They both like science fiction but Amber feels scared sometimes. Mike suggests watching Star Wars today. Amber agrees.","topic":"movies discussion"}
{"fname":"train_5365","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jane. Look at all the birds on the lake.\n#Person2#: Wow, there are a lot of birds. They're far more active than those at the zoo.\n#Person1#: They're pretty, but be careful of them. My friend was bitten by a big bird once. And it really hurt.\n#Person2#: What? How could that happen?\n#Person1#: He was feeding some larger birds in a park, and one of them got angry and bit him. He should have stayed around the ducks.\n#Person2#: Why is that? Is it because ducks eat less?\n#Person1#: No, ducks are just nicer, and they don't attack you if you stop feeding them.","summary":"Jane and #Person1# are watching birds on the lake. #Person1# tells Jane about #Person1#'s friend's experience of being bitten by a big bird.","topic":"birds watching"}
{"fname":"train_5366","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: I am reading a tourism Journal.\n#Person1#: I like New York very much. Is there anymore information?\n#Person2#: No. But remember the Valentine's Day is coming nearer.\n#Person1#: Could you recommend me some interesting places?\n#Person2#: How about Las Vegas? There are fireworks, sound and light shows.\n#Person1#: I don't like such noisy city.\n#Person2#: Maybe you are right.\n#Person1#: Have you finished reading the magazine?\n#Person2#: Here you are. Maybe you can find what you need in it.","summary":"There's no new information about New York in the tourism journal. #Person2# recommends #Person1# Las Vegas but #Person1# doesn't like noisy cities. #Person2# says #Person1# might find something in the magazine.","topic":"tourism journal"}
{"fname":"train_5367","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where shall we park our car?\n#Person2#: Oh, park near the sports stadium. There are always a spaces around there.\n#Person1#: And I want to go to the camera shop, so the sports stadium isn't very convenient for me. Is it possible to park along the street?\n#Person2#: No way, we'll get a ticket. I'll drive through the camera shop and you can get off. I'll walk back to the camera shop after I've parked the car.\n#Person1#: Ok, I'll see you there. Then we can go to the market together.","summary":"#Person1# wants to park along the street. #Person2# tells #Person1# they'll get a ticket. #Person2#'ll drive through the camera shop and let #Person1# get off.","topic":"parking"}
{"fname":"train_5368","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Karen! You are not really reading that, are you? You haven't turned the page in the last 10 minutes.\n#Person2#: No Jim, I suppose I haven't. I need to get through it, but I keep drifting away.\n#Person1#: So it doesn't really hold your interest?\n#Person2#: No, not really. To be honest, I have to read it for a seminar. I'm at the university. I don't like the course at all. You see, I wanted to do philosophy rather than English. But my parents didn't let me.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.","summary":"Jim catches Karen distracted when reading a book. Karen explains that she doesn't enjoy the course because her parents let her do English instead of philosophy.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5369","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, how was your honeymoon?\n#Person2#: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing.\n#Person1#: Peak periods always involve hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though.\n#Person2#: Yes, Florida had great weather while we were there. You looked tanned too! Did you go somewhere?\n#Person1#: My friends and I just got back from Bali.\n#Person2#: Wow! Bali has some of the best beaches in the world, doesn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, we were lucky. My friends father owns a resort on one of the islands. So we were able to stay for free.\n#Person2#: Did you go diving while you were there?\n#Person1#: I took a few diving classes before. But I didn't really like it. So I played table tennis instead.\n#Person2#: Did you take any pictures in the ocean?\n#Person1#: I've got quite a few pictures of all different kinds of fish. I'll show them to you next time I see you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s fantastic honeymoon in Florida even though they spent hours queuing. #Person1# shares #Person1#'s trip to Bali. #Person1# played table tennis and took many pictures.","topic":"share trip experiences"}
{"fname":"train_5370","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you fix the time for the next meeting, Alex? How about June twelfth that's after the trade exhibition?\n#Person2#: I thought something was happening on that day, Rebecca.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. You're right. The people from head office are coming.\n#Person2#: What time does the airplane arrive? Can we have the meeting in the morning?\n#Person1#: No, it's all arranged. I'm meeting them at 10:30, so I won't be available at all that day.\n#Person2#: Well, let's have the meeting earlier in June then. The trade exhibition finishes on the third, doesn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, but we need John's sales report for the meeting. How is it going?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid John hasn't started yet. The figures won't be in place till next week.\n#Person1#: Will it be ready early in June?\n#Person2#: Well, not really. He told me that he will finish them by June tenth.\n#Person1#: So we're looking at the week starting the seventeenth. How about 2 o'clock on that day?\n#Person2#: I think that's OK. Let's meet here again then.","summary":"Rebecca and Alex try to fix the time for the next meeting. They need John's sales report which won't be finished until June tenth. They finally decide to meet at 2 o'clock on June 17th.","topic":"arrange the meeting"}
{"fname":"train_5371","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're looking rather pale, why?\n#Person2#: I couldn't sleep well recently.\n#Person1#: You'd get plenty of sleep for you work so hard.\n#Person2#: I always drink too much wine in the evening.\n#Person1#: You shan't drink more wine in the evening.\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right.\n#Person1#: And you'd take some exercise every day.\n#Person2#: Many thanks for your advice.","summary":"#Person2# couldn't sleep well. #Person1# suggests #Person2# drink less and take exercise.","topic":"suggestions"}
{"fname":"train_5372","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our advertisement says English competence is a key requirement of this position. Then how do you think of your proficiency in written and spoken English?\n#Person2#: I have learned English for 10 years, and I have passed College English Test Band 4 and 6.My spoken English is fairly good enough to express myself fluently.\n#Person1#: What other foreign language do you speak?\n#Person2#: I did self-study of Japanese in college, and I can carry on some simple conversations in Japanese.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# #Person2#'s proficiency in English. #Person2# is good at it and knows some Japanese.","topic":"job requirement"}
{"fname":"train_5373","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hey Tina. What are you doing?\n#Person1#: I was just watching TV. What's going on with you?\n#Person2#: I just watched a movie and I'm scared.\n#Person1#: What did you watch?\n#Person2#: I saw the Sixth Sense. I didn't know it was going to be so scary.\n#Person1#: I remember that. It was a great movie. But it was definitely scary.\n#Person2#: If you're not busy, do you want to come over? I'm afraid to be alone.\n#Person1#: Sure. I can come over. What should we do?\n#Person2#: How about if we watch a comedy. I need something to get my mind off the frightening images I have from the Sixth Sense.\n#Person1#: Ok. I'll get ready and leave. I'll see you in about 20 minutes.\n#Person2#: Hurry, ok. It's dark out.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, nothings going to happen. I'll be there real soon.\n#Person2#: Ok. See you soon.","summary":"#Person2# watches the Sixth Sense and is scared. So #Person2# calls Tina to come over and watch a comedy together, and Tina will arrive soon.","topic":"ask for company"}
{"fname":"train_5374","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the house I want to rent.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me the advantages of it?\n#Person1#: No problem. First, it's comfortable and cozy. Second, it has a lovely view of the city. Third, it has all kinds of electric appliances that we need, such as refrigerator, electric stove, heating apparatus, washing machine and dishwasher. Forth is the most important, the electricity is free of charge. Finally, it's located in the center of the city and the transportation is convenient.\n#Person2#: There is something in what you said, but what is the rent?\n#Person1#: 200 dollars per week.\n#Person2#: In my opinion, the rent is far more expensive than that in other areas.\n#Person1#: It certainly is. But to tell you the truth, the room is so large that I can share it with someone else, and that will decrease the total amount of the rent.\n#Person2#: Your intention is good, but I still can't agree with you. If no one would like to share it with you, you have to pay it all by yourself.\n#Person1#: Don't you think I can save some bus fares since it's easy to go anywhere from here and it's near the place where I work?\n#Person2#: I agree with you in this way. But how often do you go to work or shopping per week?\n#Person1#: Twice a week for work and once for shopping.\n#Person2#: In my opinion, you have to go to the university every day, and the fare would cost you most of your living expenses if you live here far away from the university.\n#Person1#: That's true. Ok, I will think about it.","summary":"#Person2# lists the advantages of the house #Person1# wants to rent, but #Person1# thinks the rent is expensive. #Person2# suggests sharing it to decrease the total amount of the rent, but #Person1# disagrees. #Person2# tells #Person1# it helps to save money on fares, and #Person1#'ll think about it.","topic":"rent a room"}
{"fname":"train_5375","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is the project going?\n#Person2#: Well, frankly speaking, I am running a little behind. It's 40 % done.\n#Person1#: Do you have any problem during the process? You should speed things up.\n#Person2#: I have little chance to communicate with colleagues when I have problems. They are always too busy to help a green hand like me.\n#Person1#: Have you ever helped others when they are in trouble? Most will give a hand to someone who has helped him.\n#Person2#: I did. But I am so depressed because there is nobody that will help me.\n#Person1#: And you should have good co-operation with other colleagues, you know a scientific schedule brings efficiency to the work.\n#Person2#: I see your point, but I seem to be on bad terms with them.\n#Person1#: Cheer up and pay more attention to your colleagues and the things will be much better. I am speaking from my experience.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much.\n#Person1#: And you should read as much as possible to enrich the knowledge.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. I can learn many useful things from books.\n#Person1#: We're approaching the critical point for success or failure of this project. you'd better speed up and catch up with books.\n#Person2#: Well, I will do it better.\n#Person1#: If you have any problem in your work, let me know.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much. I promise I will work harder.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the progress of the project, but #Person2# says no one is willing to help. #Person1# suggests #Person2# should have good co-operation with other colleagues and read as much as possible to enrich the knowledge.","topic":"help green hands"}
{"fname":"train_5376","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, could you please come in for a short while?\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: Mary, I'd like you to meet Richard, Our new executive in the marketing.\n#Person3#: Nice to meet you, Mary.\n#Person2#: Welcome to our department. I hope you'll like it here.\n#Person1#: By the way, Richard will assist me in the planning work. I hope you can work well together.\n#Person2#: Sure, if you've got any problem you can ask me.\n#Person3#: Thank you. It's very kind of you.\n#Person1#: Richard, Mary is a very helpful and experienced secretary indeed, and I'm sure you will find out.\n#Person2#: Thank you, sir. I'll try my best to assist Richard in his work.","summary":"#Person1# is introducing Richard, the new executive, to Mary. #Person1# tells Richard Mary is an experienced secretary and can assist him.","topic":"meeting new people"}
{"fname":"train_5377","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here! Here! Use my card!\n#Person2#: No, you don't! I should treat my new brother-in-law!\n#Person1#: Not on your life! I'm the best man, so I pay!\n#Person2#: OK, OK. On one condition.\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: You come back here with me tomorrow, and it's my treat!\n#Person1#: You've got it! But are we coming back for the music, or for the fruit?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are arguing on who treats this time.","topic":"treat"}
{"fname":"train_5378","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Sandy, what's new? Interested in a movie tonight?\n#Person2#: I wish I could, but I'm busy. I'm going to work at a soup kitchen tonight.\n#Person1#: Soup kitchen? Is that a new restaurant or something?\n#Person2#: Nah, it's a place where homelesspeople go to eat.\n#Person1#: How did you get involved in something like that?\n#Person2#: Well, the minister at my church told us about it, and it seemed interesting. I thought I'd try it once, and if I didn't like it I'd stop.\n#Person1#: So what do you do there?\n#Person2#: It's simple. All we do is prepare some food, usually sandwiches and some fruit, and give it out to them at the soup kitchen.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it sounds easy. How long does it take?\n#Person2#: Only about two hours, for a couple of days a month. Why don't you give it a try?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I mean, I like helping the community and all that, but I don't know if I have the time. . .\n#Person2#: Come on, it's easy, and it'll make you feel good. Why don't you come with me tonight?","summary":"#Person1# invites Sandy to see a movie, but Sandy will work at a soup kitchen to prepare and distribute food to homeless people. She invites #Person1# to join her, but #Person1# hesitates.","topic":"charity invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5379","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, how was your date with john?\n#Person2#: It's OK. It seems we have a lot in common.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? That is great news. What does he look like?\n#Person2#: He is tall and slim, fair-haired.\n#Person1#: Sounds like he is pretty cute. What do you think of him?\n#Person2#: He is a nice guy and very considerate. I am impressed with how smart he is and he has a great sense of humor.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's love at first sight. When will you see each other again?\n#Person2#: He didn't say, but he said he would call me.\n#Person1#: Maybe he is busy with his work. Just wait and try not to think about it too much!\n#Person2#: Oh, David. Stop it! I am a bit nervous! What should I do if he doesn't call me?\n#Person1#: Come on, Mary, you're a total catch. I bet he will call you. Don't worry.\n#Person2#: Thank you, David. You're always so encouraging.\n#Person1#: That's what friends are for.","summary":"David asks Mary her date with John. Mary says it's OK, and she has a good impression of John. Mary's nervous about whether John'll call her, and David tells her not to worry.","topic":"first date feeling"}
{"fname":"train_5380","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a suggestion. Why don't we go to a ETV and sing?\n#Person2#: A ETV? Are you serious? ETV?\n#Person1#: Yes, why not? Don't you like ETV?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I never went to one.\n#Person1#: Never? Really? I'm surprised.\n#Person2#: Many Americans have never gone to a ETV. It's not an American thing to do.\n#Person1#: But there are a lot of Kts in this town. There's one just two blocks from here.\n#Person2#: OK, let's go.","summary":"#Person1# suggests going to ETV, but #Person2# never went to one. So they'll go to Kts.","topic":"ETV or Kts"}
{"fname":"train_5381","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the Mountaineering Club doing this weekend?\n#Person2#: We are going to climb a cliff on the Colorado River.\n#Person1#: How hard is the climb?\n#Person2#: It is a very difficult climb because there are not many places to put your hands and feet.\n#Person1#: What did you do last week?\n#Person2#: We rappelled down the side of 300 - foot cliff. It was very exciting.\n#Person1#: Wow! That sounds like a lot of fun. I'm sorry I missed it.\n#Person2#: Well, you should come this weekend. I think you could do the climb.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I will. See you then!\n#Person2#: O. K. See you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the activities of the Mountaineering Club. #Person2# rappelled down a cliff last weekend and will climb a cliff this weekend.","topic":"mountaineering activities"}
{"fname":"train_5382","dialogue":"#Person1#: Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?\n#Person2#: Sure, I've picked up a few things from travelling around for work. Why?\n#Person1#: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn't stop bowing! I didn't know what to do!\n#Person2#: Did you bow back?\n#Person1#: No, I tried to shake her hand, but her hand was so limp I was a bit offended.\n#Person2#: Well, Japanese businessmen and women typically bow to greet each other in Japan. She might have been offended by your strong handshake.\n#Person1#: But she was in America! Shouldn't she have known that strong handshakes in America signify confidence and respect?\n#Person2#: Things are different in Japan. You know, in some countries, making eye contact with others is considered rude.\n#Person1#: Is that why she wouldn't look at me in the meeting?\n#Person2#: I think it's highly possible, yes.\n#Person1#: The meeting really didn't go down well at all. I think I need to read up about intercultural communication before I have another meeting with someone from another country.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. When you don't know much about other cultures, the simplest thing can offend someone.\n#Person1#: That's so true. It's great that we see eye to eye on this.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mathew #Person1# had a meeting with a Japanese who kept bowing. Mathew says body language is different in Japan, they typically bow to greet and avoid eye contact. #Person1# thinks #Person1# should read intercultural communication before meeting someone from another country.","topic":"body language"}
{"fname":"train_5383","dialogue":"#Person1#: Whoa. Now I'm awake! Zina has a secret admirer.\n#Person2#: I really do not have time to deal with some lovesick computer geek.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I can't stand computer geeks.\n#Person2#: Sorry, Dave, I didn't mean you. I am just not in the mood for this. I have work to do.\n#Person1#: Who do you think it is?","summary":"Dave says Zina has an admirer, but #Person2#'s not interested in computer geeks.","topic":"computer geek"}
{"fname":"train_5384","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you want to go to the U. S. ?\n#Person2#: I want to enrich my knowledge in management. The United States is an ideal place for me.\n#Person1#: What will you do when you come home?\n#Person2#: Before I work in the office, I was a teacher. So if possible, I'd like to come back to some school to pass on my new knowledge to more people.\n#Person1#: Do you feel your English is good enough for the course?\n#Person2#: Yes. You know, English is my present working language. Besides, I scored very high in TOEFL.\n#Person1#: Who will be your supporter during your stay in the States?\n#Person2#: I will support myself. In recent years, I have saved enough money for my study in the U. S.\n#Person1#: How long do you expect to stay there?\n#Person2#: I will be there for three years.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s plan of studying in the U.S., including the reasons, the job when coming home, the supporter, and the staying length.","topic":"studying plan"}
{"fname":"train_5385","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe my English teacher is making me read pride and prejudice!\n#Person2#: Why not! It's a classic. In fact, it's one of my favorite novels.\n#Person1#: But it's so old.\n#Person2#: Don't judge a book by its cover. Do you Kwon what it's about?\n#Person1#: No, not at all.\n#Person2#: First of all, it's a romance novel, set in the early 19th century.\n#Person1#: I didn't realize it was a romance novel. What's the main storyline?\n#Person2#: It's basically about a father who tried to marry off one of his five girls.\n#Person1#: Why does he want to do that?\n#Person2#: Since he doesn't have a son, he hopes that one of the girls will marry a wealthy man. That way, all of his daughters will be cared for.\n#Person1#: Won't they get his inheritance?\n#Person2#: No, that's the problem. Though they are well-off, once he dies, his house will go to his cousin. So, when he dies, the girls will have nothing.\n#Person1#: I see. This sounds interesting! Maybe my teacher isn't so horrible after all.\n#Person2#: So, are you going to read the novel or watch the movie?\n#Person1#: There's movie? My teacher didn't tell me that!\n#Person2#: That's probably because she wants you to read the book first.\n#Person1#: It would take a lot less time. . .\n#Person2#: How about this. When you finish the book. I'll get the movie and watch it with you.\n#Person1#: Ok. That sounds like a deal.","summary":"#Person1#'s teacher makes #Person1# read Pride and Prejudice, but #Person1# thinks the novel is old. However, #Person2# likes it and tells #Person1# it's a romance novel and its main storyline. They plan to watch the movie together after #Person1# finishes reading it.","topic":"book reading"}
{"fname":"train_5386","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for inviting me to your friend's wedding. I was surprised to hear the bride and groom talking to each other that way during the marriage ceremony. Is that common?\n#Person2#: Well, some people use a standard set of words, but many couples today write their own wedding vows.\n#Person1#: Your tradition of throwing rice as they got into their car was interesting, but it didn't look like real rice to me.\n#Person2#: It wasn't. It was birdseed. We don't throw rice anymore because someone discovered that birds come along and eat the rice and have trouble digesting it.\n#Person1#: Oh, I didn't think of that. Well, this reception reminds me of weddingparties back in China. Plenty of food and drink, music and dancing, and interesting traditions.\n#Person2#: Wait until you see what happens next! The bride is getting ready to throw her bouquet. Let's go over and watch.\n#Person1#: She's got quite a crowd around her. Oh, look! That little girl caught it!\n#Person2#: She's my friend's ten-year-old niece. I guess there won't be another wedding in this family for a long time.","summary":"#Person1# thanks #Person2# for inviting #Person1# to the wedding. #Person1# is interested in the wedding process during which birdseed is thrown. In the end, the niece of #Person2#'s friend gets the bouquet.","topic":"wedding party"}
{"fname":"train_5387","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you play tennis?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can.\n#Person1#: It is interesting, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's very interesting.\n#Person1#: Can you teach me?\n#Person2#: Sure. Take the tennis racket. Now, throw the ball up, and hit it with the racket. Like this.\n#Person1#: Let me try. Oh, I missed!\n#Person2#: Throw the ball up high.\n#Person1#: High?\n#Person2#: Yes, very high. Over your head. Then you will have time to hit the ball.\n#Person1#: Oh! I hit it.\n#Person2#: Well done!\n#Person1#: Thank you. I think I like playing it.","summary":"#Person2# is interested in playing tennis. #Person1# teaches #Person2# how to play by throwing up and hitting.","topic":"playing tennis"}
{"fname":"train_5388","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jill, how do you like your new job?\n#Person2#: I like it. But how did you know about my new job? I wanted to surprise you.\n#Person1#: I just heard through the grapevine something about you landing a job with some travel agency down town. You can still fill me in on tile details.\n#Person2#: Well, two weeks ago I got a tip about a possible job opening at Ace Travel Agency over on Franklin Avenue.\n#Person1#: Sure, I think I know the place.\n#Person2#: Well, anyway, I made a beeline over to their office, had an interview with the manager, and was told to start work the next day.\n#Person1#: That's really great, jill. So, what do you do there exactly?\n#Person2#: Right now I'm basically just a secretary, but if I'm given the chance, I want to become a travel agent there.\n#Person1#: Don't tell me your're already bucking for a promotion.\n#Person2#: No, of course not. I'Ve got a lot to learn yet. In the meantime, I just want to be a good secretary and not step on anyone's toes.\n#Person1#: Well I wish you luck.","summary":"#Person1# asks Jill about his new job for more details. Jill tells #Person1# how he changes his job into a secretary. Jill's basically a secretary, but he wants to become a travel agent.","topic":"job change"}
{"fname":"train_5389","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to know why I'm being charged $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Your file shows that you watched'Titanic'Monday night.\n#Person1#: Monday night? Monday night I was at a great concert.\n#Person2#: Well, as they say, garbage in, garbage out. Let me correct this error, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you. It's very nice when problems can be solved quickly.\n#Person2#: When I deleted the $ 10, the computer automatically added a $ 2 service charge.\n#Person1#: Are you crazy? You made the mistake and now you're charging me for your mistake?\n#Person2#: Sir, if it makes you feel any better, the $ 2 service fee used to be $ 5.\n#Person1#: Why don't you just stick a gun in my ribs and take everything I have?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, sir, you'll have to pay the $ 2, whether you like it or not.","summary":"#Person1#'s charged the wrong fees and #Person2# helps refund it with a service charge of 2 dollars. #Person1#'s annoyed, but #Person2# explains #Person1# has to pay $2.","topic":"wrong charge"}
{"fname":"train_5390","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would appreciate it if you could go to the store for me.\n#Person2#: No problem. What do you want me to get?\n#Person1#: Here's a list with a few things that I need you to get.\n#Person2#: Did you forget to put anything on the list?\n#Person1#: I don't think I forgot anything.\n#Person2#: Would you like me to go anywhere else for you?\n#Person1#: If you don't mind, I would appreciate it if you would pick up my prescription.\n#Person2#: Has your prescription been filled yet?\n#Person1#: Someone at the pharmacy called and told me it was ready.\n#Person2#: Sure, I'll go get it for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Anything for you.","summary":"#Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help to get things on the list and pick up #Person1#'s prescription, and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"help"}
{"fname":"train_5391","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Gray, would you please type this report for me?\n#Person2#: Of course, Mr. Green.\n#Person1#: Can you print it out before 12 o'clock? I need it this afternoon.\n#Person2#: No problem. I will do it immediately.\n#Person1#: Please double space it and print it out on the laser printer so I can read it easily.\n#Person2#: OK. Would you like this report done in a formal or informal style?\n#Person1#: Please type it in a formal style.\n#Person2#: I see. Anything else?\n#Person1#: No, thanks.","summary":"Mr. Green asks Miss Gray to type the report and print it double-spaced.","topic":"printing requirement"}
{"fname":"train_5392","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll have tomato soup and my friend will have mushroom soup.\n#Person1#: Do you want anything to go with soup?\n#Person2#: Yes, bring us two steaks and two loads of bread, please.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order soup and food.","topic":"ordering food"}
{"fname":"train_5393","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, can we get cable TV or a satellite dish?\n#Person2#: It costs money, dear. What's wrong with the regular television stations?\n#Person1#: The shows are dull and they're too many advertisements.\n#Person2#: Well, you already watch too much TV instead of doing your homework, anyway.\n#Person1#: There're educational stations too. I could learn while I watched TV.\n#Person2#: Well, that's true, but you'd probably only watch cartoons and action movies.\n#Person1#: No I wouldn't. . . can't we get cable? Everybody has cable.\n#Person2#: Well, if everybody jumped off a bridge, would you jump too?\n#Person1#: Mom!!! Please. All my friends have had it for years.\n#Person2#: Get new friends.\n#Person1#: Why are you always so mean?\n#Person2#: Because you'd end up spoiled rotten if I wasn't.\n#Person1#: I could help pay for it.\n#Person2#: Let's see how your grades are this semester, and maybe I'll talk to your father about it.\n#Person1#: O. K. Thanks, Mom!","summary":"#Person1# wants a cable, but Mom refuses because it costs money and #Person1#'ll only watch cartoons and action movies. Finally, Mom agrees to talk with Dad if #Person1#'s grades are good.","topic":"cable TV negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_5394","dialogue":"#Person1#: You don't look so good.\n#Person2#: I feel horrible. I think I picked up a bug.\n#Person1#: Do you know who you got it from?\n#Person2#: A lot of people in my dorm are sick. Perhaps I picked it up there.\n#Person1#: Did you take any cold medication?\n#Person2#: I'Ve been taking vitamin C and zinc and trying to get some rest.\n#Person1#: I think that rest and liquids are what doctors recommend for a cold.\n#Person2#: My grandmother swears by hot chicken soup for a cold.\n#Person1#: A pharmacist might be able to help you if your home remedies don't work.\n#Person2#: Yes, if I get worse, I will definitely look for extra help with this.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person2# might catch a cold from #Person2#'s sick roommates. #Person1# suggests rest and liquids, and a pharmacist if home remedies don't work.","topic":"suggestions on cold"}
{"fname":"train_5395","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our dinner is ready.\n#Person2#: What do we have for the dinner now?\n#Person1#: Potatoes, tomatoes and cucumber.\n#Person2#: Do you feed rabbits?\n#Person1#: It is said that greens can improve our metabolism. In addition, I want to keep fit.\n#Person2#: Where is my favorite white bread? Is it in refrigerator?\n#Person1#: I didn't buy any of it at all. Most health food are good for you, but don't taste good.\n#Person2#: Do you prepare some dessert for me?\n#Person1#: I am clear about your sweet tooth, so I made a mixed fruit dish for you.\n#Person2#: Are you trying to change our eating patterns?","summary":"#Person1# prepares dinner with only vegetables without #Person2#'s favorite bread or dessert because #Person1# thinks greens can improve metabolism.","topic":"eating pattern change"}
{"fname":"train_5396","dialogue":"#Person1#: My Goodness! What a busy line so early in the morning! Hello.\n#Person2#: Ruth? Basil.\n#Person1#: Hi, Basil.\n#Person2#: Want a ride to the office?\n#Person1#: Yes, by all means. I was just about to leave.\n#Person2#: Hold on. Just 5 minutes.\n#Person1#: I'll wait on the sidewalk. It's very kind of you.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure. See you.\n#Person1#: Hi, Basil.\n#Person2#: Hi, Ruth. Hop in.\n#Person1#: Do you mind if I take some notes while we drive?\n#Person2#: Of course I don't mind. For your report?\n#Person1#: Yes, I finally have an inspiration.\n#Person2#: Good for you. No problem, I'll listen to the car radio","summary":"Basil gives Ruth a ride to the office. Ruth'll take report notes in the car, and Basil'll listen to the radio.","topic":"a busy morning"}
{"fname":"train_5397","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes. Fill it up, please.\n#Person1#: OK. What kind of gas do you want?\n#Person2#: I don't really know. I have just bought this new car. And it's the first time I've gotten gas for it.\n#Person1#: We have regular, super, and premium gasoline. This is a new car, so I'd recommend premium.\n#Person2#: Premium, please. Thanks. Please fill it up.\n#Person1#: All right, sir. You will park at refueling 4.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks.\n#Person1#: Your car's ready.\n#Person2#: Good. How much does it come to?\n#Person1#: Ten gallons of premium. That's $ 18. 56, please.\n#Person2#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. Have a nice drive!","summary":"#Person2# wants to fill the new car with some gas. #Person1# recommends premium gasoline and helps #Person2# fill it up.","topic":"suggestion on gas"}
{"fname":"train_5398","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see you just graduated from college. What was your GPA?\n#Person2#: It wasn't as high as I would have liked. It was 2. 5.\n#Person1#: Why do you think it wasn't higher than that?\n#Person2#: I participated in several extracurricular activities. And I worked 2 jobs to put myself through school.\n#Person1#: Wo, wo, that certainly is a lot for a young man to take on.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s GPA and the reason why it's low.","topic":"reason for GPA"}
{"fname":"train_5399","dialogue":"#Person1#: Devi, do you have any preference for where you would like to go for dinner for your birthday?\n#Person2#: I don't really know where I want to go. I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant.\n#Person1#: There is a great restaurant directory here in the weekend section of the newspaper.\n#Person2#: OK, we could look at that.\n#Person1#: Do you have a particular type of food that you would like?\n#Person2#: I really like Japanese or Thai food.\n#Person1#: That Japanese restaurant, Shogun, got good reviews.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah! I saw a review of that restaurant on television. The reviewer loved it!\n#Person1#: Would that be a place that you might like to go to for your birthday?\n#Person2#: That would work out great! Why don't we call and get a reservation?","summary":"#Person1# asks Devi the restaurant for birthday and #Person1# suggests checking the restaurant directory. Finally, Devi decides on a Japanese restaurant Shogun.","topic":"restaurant decision"}
{"fname":"train_5400","dialogue":"#Person1#: Amy. So, how are you doing?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi Stuart. School is so crazy these days, and when I'm not at school, I'm at work.\n#Person1#: Hey, listen. I'm getting together with Sara and Paul tonight, and a few of our other friends are going to join us. [Oh.] And, we're ... well, we're going out to eat and then catch a movie. Why don't you come with us?\n#Person2#: Hey, I'd love to, but I have to cram for a test tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Ah, come on. We're planning on having dinner around 6:30 and then seeing a movie at 7:30. We should be home by 10:30 ... 11:30 at the latest. I mean you're always saying that you don't have any friends ... and that your love life ... well, that you don't have one. Come on!\n#Person2#: I ... I don't think I'd better. I haven't been feeling well lately.\n#Person1#: Yeah, because you study too much. Well, we'll have a blast. Come on! Relax. [Well ...] And it's Sara's birthday, too. And we're throwing her a small birthday party after the movie. Come on. Best friends always stick together.\n#Person2#: Oh. Okay.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll pick you up at 6:00.\n#Person2#: Okay. See you then, but I have to be back by 10:30.\n#Person1#: Ah, 10:30 ... Midnight. It's all the same. See you at 6:00.","summary":"Stuart invites Amy to go out to eat and catch a movie with friends. Amy refuses at first but later agrees because it's Sara's birthday. Stuart will pick Amy at 6 and they will be back at 10:30.","topic":"persuasion"}
{"fname":"train_5401","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom is very excited! Just yesterday he received his doctoral degree and in a few minutes he'll be putting the ring on Sarah's finger.\n#Person2#: He's really such a luck dog! Sarah is a lovely bride and tonight they are going to Hawaii on their honeymoon!","summary":"On getting the doctoral degree, Tom marries Sarah.","topic":"proposal"}
{"fname":"train_5402","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon.\n#Person2#: Hello. I wonder if you could help me. I've just arrived here, and I'm looking for some where to stay.\n#Person1#: Uh huh.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me where I can find a cheap hotel?\n#Person1#: Certainly. There are a few around here, but the nearest and one of the nicest is just around the corner. It's called the Euro Hotel. Would you like me to phone to see if they have a room?\n#Person2#: No, that's OK. I'll just wander round there myself. Ah! Another thing. I need to change some travellers' cheques, but I don't know what time the banks close.\n#Person1#: They close at 7 o'clock in the evening.\n#Person2#: Right, thanks. This is a very pretty town, isn't it? It looks terribly old. Have you any idea how old this town is?\n#Person1#: Yes, it was founded in the thirteenth century.\n#Person2#: Really? As old as that? Wow! Well, I'd better get going. Oh, I'm not sure if we're near the centre of town, because I've only just arrived.\n#Person1#: Yes, this square out there is just about the centre.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much. Thanks for your help. I'll go to... oh, sorry, I can't remember which hotel you suggested.\n#Person1#: The Euro Hotel.\n#Person2#: The Euro. Thanks a lot. Bye.","summary":"#Person2# is new here and asks #Person1# how to find a cheap hotel. #Person1# recommends the Euro Hotel, and #Person2# will wander round there to see. #Person2# asks #Person1# the banks' closing time and how old the town is.","topic":"asking for help"}
{"fname":"train_5403","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just went to the doctor, and he said that according to my BMI, which means Body Mass Index, I am officially overweight. Do I look fat to you?\n#Person2#: I mean, you could lose a few pounds, but I certainly don't think you look fat. Did he suggest anything to help you lose weight?\n#Person1#: He just said the usual stuff, like 'eat less and exercise more'. I guess I could cut out soda...\n#Person2#: Maybe you should cut out the sweets.\n#Person1#: I eat sweets when I'm stressed out, so that's going to be hard. I guess I should go to the gym tomorrow. I'm a member, but I never go.\n#Person2#: I thought we were going to that new restaurant tomorrow after work. We've been talking about it for weeks.\n#Person1#: Well, it's probably not healthy for me to be going out to eat, you know? The gym seems like a smarter choice. Come to think of it, maybe I'll go to the grocery store tonight and stock up on healthy options, too.","summary":"#Person1# is overweight, and the doctor advises #Person1# to eat healthily and exercise more. #Person2# suggests eating outside, but #Person1# thinks the gym is a smarter choice.","topic":"weight-losing suggestions"}
{"fname":"train_5404","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you made a reservation? \n#Person2#: Yes, I have booked a table for four. My name is Liu Fan. \n#Person1#: We have had a window table reserved for you. This way, please. \n#Person2#: Thanks. \n#Person1#: You're welcome. \n#Person2#: Can we see the menu, please? \n#Person1#: I'll bring it over. \n#Person2#: Anything good for this evening? \n#Person1#: We have squirrel shaped mandarin fish, seeds prawn, etc. \n#Person2#: Very good, we'll take them all. ","summary":"Liu Fan made a reservation, and #Person1# takes Liu Fan to the table and helps order food.","topic":"reservation and order"}
{"fname":"train_5405","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tiffany, why are more and more people turning to the Web to find a mate? \n#Person2#: I think that, as more people use the Internet for both work and pleasure, it makes more sense as a tool to connect with people, and the stigma of meeting someone online is reduced. \n#Person1#: There are actually special sites for people looking to date within their specific ethinc group and age group. But how should you screen potential mates? Do you suggest talking to them on the phone right away or communicating via e-mail? \n#Person2#: I would say do not make the e-mail exchange too long. A lot of times a connection via e-mail creates almost a false sense of intimacy. Quickly make sure there is a connection in the physical world. \n#Person1#: Can you give us any other safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net? \n#Person2#: I'd suggest you not give out too much personal information,like your home address,until after several dates. Just keep up the same guards you would keep up if you were meeting any stranger. \n#Person1#: Besides the growth of these matchmaker sites,do you have any stats on success rates? Are people out there finding true and lasting love through the Internet \n#Person2#: Well,for a site like ecrush. com,since their debut in Valentine's Day in 1999,of the 1. 5 million people who have joined ecrush. com, 300000 have actually matched. \n#Person1#: Do you have any successful stories to share? \n#Person2#: Yes, the couple that I highlighted at today's show met on Match. com and they're getting married this summer. ","summary":"#Person1# asks Tiffany's views on people turning to the Web to find a mate. Tiffany suggests quickly make sure there's a connection in the physical world and gives some safety tips for people pursuing relationships on the Net. Finally, Tiffany shares a successful story.","topic":"mating online"}
{"fname":"train_5406","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mike. What are you doing? \n#Person2#: Nothing much. What are you up to? \n#Person1#: I was just concerned about Sam. He hasn't been himself lately. \n#Person2#: He took the civil service exam and failed. \n#Person1#: That sucks. He must feel depressed. \n#Person2#: Yeah. He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last 4 days. \n#Person1#: Why don't we take him out? We can try to take his mind off of it. In the least show him that we're there for him. \n#Person2#: That's a great idea. Why don't you call him. I already talked to him a couple of times and it might be good for him to hear from somebody else. \n#Person1#: Ok. I'll call you back after I'm done. \n#Person2#: Sounds good. ","summary":"Sam feels depressed because of a failed test. #Person1# and Mike plan to take him out to relax.","topic":"comforting the friend"}
{"fname":"train_5407","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's hard to be optimistic about things with the way the economy's headed... The trade deficit is getting larger, consumption's down, I really think we're headed for a recession. \n#Person2#: The economy has been stagnant for a while now. We've been in a recessive state for several months already. What worries me the most is the trade deficit. I think the government should do more to encourage exports. \n#Person1#: Increasing exports would weaken the curency. I think the main point is economic growth. We need more jobs. Factories have oursourced and moved many jobs to foreign countries. The result is an increase in unemployment in our own country, lower consumption, lower production, and an overall feeble economy. If more people are working, it will give the economy a boost. \n#Person2#: It's true that we should do something about unemployment, but what about inflation? If unemployment falls, there's pressure to increase pay. That would result in inflation, which would result in a much less dynamic economy. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the economic recession. #Person2# is worried about the trade deficit and thinks the government should encourage exports. But #Person1# thinks the country needs more jobs.","topic":"economic recession"}
{"fname":"train_5408","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing there with your mobile phone? \n#Person2#: I'm moblogging! \n#Person1#: Moblogging? what does that mean? \n#Person2#: Oh, moblogging is a combination of the word 'mobile' and 'blogging'. It's another form of blogging. Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile devices. \n#Person1#: Sounds interesting! That must be very convenient. \n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. I can blog wherever and whenever I'm on the move. It's especially good when I'm on a business trip and my laptop happens to be away from me. \n#Person1#: How can you do that? \n#Person2#: Well, if I simply want to write a few words, I'll send it by email or edit it all from the cell phone browser. \n#Person1#: What if you want to publish some photos? \n#Person2#: Then I'll shoot some pictures, re-size the images and upload them with text descriptions to my blog. \n#Person1#: I see. Moblogging must have done a great favor for habitual bloggers like you. \n#Person2#: You bet it! ","summary":"#Person2# introduces moblogging to #Person1#. Moblogging combines 'mobile' and 'blogging' so that it's convenient for #Person2# to publish blogs anytime anywhere.","topic":"moblogging"}
{"fname":"train_5409","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you a blogger? \n#Person2#: Sure I am. I've been writing a blog for almost three years. \n#Person1#: Oh, it seems that I'm the only one who never blogs. When did you get started? \n#Person2#: I began blogging when I first went to the US for my graduate stuides. \n#Person1#: What do you usually write about? \n#Person2#: At first, I'll write about my life there. Like interesting things on the campus, travel stories, special English words that I come across. Sometimes, I'll post my pictures on my blog so my friends and family can get to know how everything's going. \n#Person1#: That's interesting. How often do you write a blog? \n#Person2#: It's random. If there happen to be a lot of things going on, I may add several new entries in a week, and if I've got nothing to share, I may leave my blog untouched for weeks. \n#Person1#: Got it. Are you still updating your blog? \n#Person2#: Sure, since I came back from the US, I've been keeping the habit of blogging, simply to share my personal insights on any topic I like. \n#Person1#: Good for you. I know many people just leave their blogs alone after the first few months. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about #Person2#'s blog. #Person2# tells #Person1# the time when #Person2# started blogging, the main content of the blog, the frequency of writing a blog, and #Person2#'s still updating #Person2#'s blog.","topic":"blog"}
{"fname":"train_5410","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really admire you, Diana. \n#Person2#: Why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue. \n#Person1#: You are always happy and able to achieve high scores at school. \n#Person2#: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect. \n#Person1#: Isn't there anything else? \n#Person2#: I have no idea. \n#Person1#: You must have a high IQ score. \n#Person2#: Well, Jerry, let me tell you a secret. \n#Person1#: Go ahead. \n#Person2#: My IQ score is slightly above average. \n#Person1#: Seriously? But you are such a genius. \n#Person2#: Maybe I've got a higher EQ. I'm not sure. \n#Person1#: Well, perhaps you're right. Sometimes EQ matters more than IQ. \n#Person2#: You can say that again, Jerry. And I'm sure you're high in both of them. With a little more time cracking the books, you can also get high marks. \n#Person1#: OK, thank you. I'm going to the library, are you coming? \n#Person2#: Let's go! ","summary":"Jerry admires Diana for she lives happily and has good grades. Diana owes it to her hard work, slightly high IQ and EQ, and encourages Jerry to work hard.","topic":"reason of excellence"}
{"fname":"train_5411","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy a black suit. \n#Person2#: Certainty. Do you want double breasted suit or single breasted suit? \n#Person1#: I prefer single breasted suit. \n#Person2#: What about this one? It's a very nice 3-piece suit. \n#Person1#: That looks great. Do you have ties here? ","summary":"#Person1# prefers a single-breasted suit, and #Person2# recommends one.","topic":"buying clothes"}
{"fname":"train_5412","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me? \n#Person2#: Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat. \n#Person1#: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied. \n#Person2#: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment. \n#Person1#: Okay. . . \n#Person2#: I don't want to beat around the bush so I'm just gonna come out with it. We are going to have to let you go. \n#Person1#: What? Why? I mean. . . just like that? I'm fired? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry but, to be honest, you are a terrible employee! \n#Person1#: What! I resent that! \n#Person2#: Anthony, you were caught making international calls from the office phone, you called in sick in eight times this month and you smell like alcohol! ","summary":"Isabel asks Anthony to come and tells him directly that he's fired for being a terrible employee. Anthony resents that.","topic":"dismissal talk"}
{"fname":"train_5413","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?\n#Person2#: Yes. Oh, I'd put on a coat if I were you. It's cold outside. Look out of the window. It's pouring out there.\n#Person1#: Maybe we should wait for it to clear up before we go shopping.\n#Person2#: Well, maybe we should move the car so that it won't be damaged.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll go and move the car. It's a bit cold here. The weatherman didn't say anything about this in his weather report last night.\n#Person2#: Maybe we should turn on the news in case it's supposed to get worse.\n#Person1#: I don't think we have anything to worry about.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going shopping. #Person1# wants to wait till the rain stops, and #Person2# suggests moving the car.","topic":"imprecise weather report"}
{"fname":"train_5414","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jane. What's so interesting?\n#Person2#: What? Oh, hi, Tom. I am reading an article on the societies of the Ice Age.\n#Person1#: The Ice Age. There weren't many societies then, just a bunch of cave people.\n#Person2#: That's what people used to think. But a new exhibit at the American Museum on Natural History shows that the Ice Age people were surprisingly advanced.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? In what way?\n#Person2#: Well, the Ice Age people created language, art and music as we know it. And they didn't live in caves. They built their own shelters.\n#Person1#: What did they build them with? The odd weather would have killed most of the trees, so they couldn't have used wood.\n#Person2#: In some of the warmer places, they did build houses out of wood.\n#Person1#: How did they stay warm?\n#Person2#: Well, it says that in the early Ice Age, they often faced their homes toward the south to use the sun for heat.\n#Person1#: That is pretty smart. Can I read that magazine article when you have finished? I am really interested in it.","summary":"Jane is reading an article about the societies of the Ice Age and tells Tom people that time built shelters and used the sun for heating. Then Tom wants to read the passage.","topic":"the Ice Age"}
{"fname":"train_5415","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today, we've invited a former student at our school to speak with us, so pay attention children. Mister Lee is a successful inventor of a popular smartphone app.\n#Person2#: Thanks for having me, Miss Smith.\n#Person1#: We're glad you could take the time. Now, how does it feel to be so successful at such a young age?\n#Person2#: Well, I sometimes feel a little worried and it's hard running a new company.\n#Person1#: You have your own company? Great, then surely you must feel proud to have done so well so quickly.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm probably the only 19-year-old in the millionaires club, and thank you for this opportunity to speak here, Miss Smith. I didn't really know I could speak to so many people without getting nervous.","summary":"Smith invites Mister Lee, a successful inventor of a popular smartphone app, to speak with the children.","topic":"way of success"}
{"fname":"train_5416","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to buy a swimming suit for my older sister as a birthday present.\n#Person1#: What size does she wear?\n#Person2#: Medium, the same size as I do.\n#Person1#: Would she like this style?\n#Person2#: No, do you have something different from this one?\n#Person1#: What about that one?\n#Person2#: The style is fine, but the color is too dark. Do you have something brighter?\n#Person1#: How about this one? It's too expensive. Do you have something cheaper?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. There is a budget department on the first floor. Why don't you check there?\n#Person1#: OK, thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a swimming suit but isn't satisfied with #Person1#'s recommendation. #Person1# advises #Person2# to check in a budget department.","topic":"clothes purchase"}
{"fname":"train_5417","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for some winter clothes for my wife.\n#Person1#: This is a good time to purchase clothes in our shop. We are having a preseason sale on all our winter clothes. Everything for winter is 20% off.\n#Person2#: I think my wife may favor the sweater in the shop window. Do you have any skirts that go with this sweater?\n#Person1#: Sure, look at this section.\n#Person2#: I especially like this flowery skirt. My wife will look elegant in it.\n#Person1#: You have good taste. It is very popular this year.\n#Person2#: I don't think the green one suits the sweater, though. Do you have any skirts in light colors?\n#Person1#: Look at the shelf on your right.\n#Person2#: Oh yes. I'll take the white one. How much is it?\n#Person1#: That will be $240 after the discount.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for winter clothes for his wife, and #Person1# shows the sections. Then #Person2# pays for a white skirt at 240 dollars after discount.","topic":"clothes purchse"}
{"fname":"train_5418","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your school today Rosa?\n#Person2#: It was fun. Our class went on a trip to the Museum of Modern Art.\n#Person1#: So you went there? How did you get there?\n#Person2#: We took the bus it was crowded?.\n#Person1#: How was your trip to the museum?\n#Person2#: It was great, it is so big that we only saw about half of the paintings. I'd have to go back another day to see them all but I did see some great ones.\n#Person1#: Did you have a favorite?\n#Person2#: Yeah, my favorite was a painting by Diego Rivera. I stared in it for about 15 minutes. There were some nice ones by his wife, Frieda, Khalo, too.\n#Person1#: Yes, she knows my favorite painting there is actually by Henri Matisse. Did you see that one?\n#Person2#: No I didn't.\n#Person1#: Well. We should go to the museum together this summer, so I can show it to you.","summary":"#Person1# asks Rosa about her school day. Rosa went to MoMA, and her favorite is the painting by Diego Rivera. Rosa didn't see #Person1#'s favorite one, so #Person1# invites her to go again.","topic":"school day"}
{"fname":"train_5419","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, 75610.\n#Person2#: Hello, Dennis, are you still coming to lunch on Saturday?\n#Person1#: Well, you know, I'm having a party in the evening. I'm going shopping for it in the morning, so there isn't much time.\n#Person2#: Never mind. Well, come to tea on Sunday.\n#Person1#: And there's a special TV program I want to watch. I think it's on at about 5:30.\n#Person2#: That's alright. Come and watch it here. I'll make one of my chocolate cakes.\n#Person1#: Who can resist your cakes? Fine, tea on Sunday then.\n#Person2#: Good. And good luck on Tuesday. I hope you get your salary raised.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# invites Dennis to lunch, but Dennis doesn't have time. Then #Person2# invites her to have tea and cake on Sunday.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5420","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're going to France for a couple of weeks in September. Tickets are a bit cheaper then.\n#Person2#: Yeah. And the weather is agreeable, too. Are you staying on the coast or are you going to visit lots of different places?\n#Person1#: Well, the village we're hoping to stay in isn't far from the coast. It's probably only about a 30-minute drive, but we thought we'd better leave the car behind and go walking instead of going to the beach.\n#Person2#: Sounds very healthy.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s plan of traveling in France for a few weeks in September.","topic":"travel plan"}
{"fname":"train_5421","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to send some money to Australia. Could you handle it for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, madam, how much would you like to remit?\n#Person1#: 2, 000 AD $.\n#Person2#: Which would you like to remit, by mail or by cable?\n#Person1#: What is the difference between them?\n#Person2#: The cable will take less time for your account, in the meantime, the regular service charge is also higher than that of the mail one.\n#Person1#: Well, I think the cable is better.\n#Person2#: OK, please fill in the application form giving the name and address of beneficiary, your name and telephone.\n#Person1#: All right. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Everything is OK. The commission is 50 yuan.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# send some money to Australia and tells #Person1# the difference between remitting by mail and by cable.","topic":"at the bank"}
{"fname":"train_5422","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, May, look, Is that the the poster of the movie we saw yesterday?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. That's the poster of the The Witch.\n#Person1#: May, I really regret watching it with you last night.\n#Person2#: Did it scare you?\n#Person1#: Of course not. I just thought the movie was... boring.\n#Person2#: Boring? Come on, you clutched to my arm all the time.\n#Person1#: Well, I admit. The ghosts were scary.\n#Person2#: I like scary movies.\n#Person1#: That's Gucci's influence. I love science fiction movies!\n#Person2#: Of course you do. They are silly stories just for little kids like you.\n#Person1#: Don't call me kid. I am a grownup.\n#Person2#: Do you dare watch scary movies with me tonight?\n#Person1#: Of course! I can watch them without you!\n#Person2#: Oh, really?","summary":"#Person1# and May watched a scary movie yesterday. #Person1# says it was boring. May invites #Person1# to watch scary movies tonight and #Person1# pretending to be not scared.","topic":"watch movies"}
{"fname":"train_5423","dialogue":"#Person1#: I still have a question to ask you.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure!\n#Person1#: How much luggage can I take for my flight?\n#Person2#: It is allowed to carry 55 pounds for each passenger.\n#Person1#: But if I have more than 55 pounds, what can I do?\n#Person2#: You will have to pay some for every extra pound.\n#Person1#: How about my hand carry luggage?\n#Person2#: You can bring one, if you want to.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how much luggage can #Person1# take for the flight.","topic":"carry luggage"}
{"fname":"train_5424","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my god! I look so old. I look as if I were 40. I think it's time for some plastic surgeries. I'm tired of these wrinkles and sagging skin.\n#Person2#: I don't see any wrinkles or sagging skin! You'd better stop being so ridiculous.\n#Person1#: Anyway I think I need a nose job and some breast implants as well.\n#Person2#: I think you need to get a brain surgery. Honestly speaking, you look charming.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I just want to make myself more attractive.\n#Person2#: You are fine the way you are. Besides, plastic surgery hurts.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Sure it is. So you'd better get rid of this idea.","summary":"#Person1# wants to have plastic surgeries because #Person1# thinks #Person1# looks old. #Person2# prevents #Person1# to do that.","topic":"plastic surgeries"}
{"fname":"train_5425","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's it going?\n#Person2#: I'm in a good mood today, actually. How about you?\n#Person1#: To be honest, I'm a bit fed up.\n#Person2#: What's wrong?\n#Person1#: There's a girl in my company that I really like but I always get shy when she is around.\n#Person2#: I see! Do you want to ask her out?\n#Person1#: Sure, but how?\n#Person2#: You can ask her out for drinks after work.\n#Person1#: But for what reasons? She doesn't even know who I am.\n#Person2#: Then you've got a lot of work to do. You need to get her to notice you first.\n#Person1#: Easier said than done.\n#Person2#: You can start by meeting her at the bus stop and saying'hello'to her.\n#Person1#: But I always get tongue-tied when I see her.\n#Person2#: That's something you need to overcome. Men should make the first move as most girls prefer being chased.\n#Person1#: I see. I'll try.\n#Person2#: Good luck!","summary":"#Person1# likes a girl in the company but feels shy to talk with her. #Person2# tells #Person1# to get the girl to notice #Person1# first and make the first move.","topic":"go after girls"}
{"fname":"train_5426","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you please reserve a taxi for me?\n#Person2#: Do you think a private vehicle might be more to your liking?\n#Person1#: A private vehicle? No, thanks, I won't need one.\n#Person2#: Even better than a private vehicle is a limo. How does that sound?\n#Person1#: T A X I, please.\n#Person2#: A taxi it is. Where will you be headed?\n#Person1#: Rockefeller Center. Can you get the taxi here immediately, please?\n#Person2#: A taxi will be here in just a minute, sir.\n#Person1#: Good. I'll get my coat and come downstairs.\n#Person2#: The taxi will be ready when you are, sir.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to reserve a taxi rather than a private vehicle to head for Rockefeller Center.","topic":"reserve cars"}
{"fname":"train_5427","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any hobbies? What is it or what are they?\n#Person2#: I am interested in watching TV or other relaxing games.\n#Person1#: How do you spend your spare time?\n#Person2#: I usually read or entertain myself.\n#Person1#: What kind of books are you interested in?\n#Person2#: My favorite books are those about detectives.\n#Person1#: Well, those books are really good. I like them too. How do you entertain yourself?\n#Person2#: When it comes to the entertainment, I think I enjoy dancing. There is nothing I like more than modern dance.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s hobbies, how #Person2# spends the spare time, the books #Person2#'s interested in and how does #Person2# entertain.","topic":"hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_5428","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Bob. Fancy meeting you here!\n#Person2#: Morning, Jenny. Haven't seen you for ages!\n#Person1#: Well, I thought I'd come to see you, so here I am.\n#Person2#: You did give me a surprise. How have you been?\n#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you?\n#Person2#: Not so well. I've come down with the flu.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself.\n#Person2#: It's really great to see you again. How about a drink tonight?\n#Person1#: Sounds wonderful. When shall we make it?\n#Person2#: How about seven?\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: I'll pick you up.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"Bob and Jenny greet each other. Bob invites Jenny to have a drink tonight and will pick Jenny up.","topic":"greetings"}
{"fname":"train_5429","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a bf?\n#Person2#: Yes, I had a bf before.\n#Person1#: Why you say bf before?\n#Person2#: We parted from each other last month.\n#Person1#: Have you got a new one?\n#Person2#: Mmmm, no. How about you?\n#Person1#: I am single, I have no real of, only an E-gf, that is you.\n#Person2#: Haha, so you are my E-bf.\n#Person1#: I like you. Do you agree to be my of?\n#Person2#: Mmmm. . . OK, let's try to be.\n#Person1#: Wow! Blablablabla. . .\n#Person2#: Hey! What is it?\n#Person1#: I am flying like a bird.\n#Person2#: LL\n#Person1#: I am so happy. I want to drink a cup of champagne.\n#Person2#: I have no champagne right now. How about this?\n#Person1#: It's OK, so I send you this.\n#Person2#: Is it made of chocolate?\n#Person1#: It's my heart ; it's made of what you like.\n#Person2#: Oh, I will have a sweet dream.\n#Person1#: Are you sleepy?\n#Person2#: A little bit. I have to go to sleep though I don't want to.\n#Person1#: Yes, I do not want to see ur sleeping in the office.\n#Person2#: Thx. Bye for now. Kisssssssssss.\n#Person1#: C U here, honey.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their ex. Then #Person1# shows love to #Person2# and #Person2# agrees to be #Person1#'s girlfriend. They become extraordinarily happy and kiss each other.","topic":"love confession"}
{"fname":"train_5430","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mrs. Turnbull. How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks. How's your boy, Jack?\n#Person1#: He's a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home till after four. then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish\n#Person2#: Poor boy. They work hard at school nowadays, don't they? Does he like it?\n#Person1#: School, you mean? Yes, he does. He likes his teachers, and that always makes difference.\n#Person2#: Yes, it does. Does he go to school by bus?\n#Person1#: No, he walks. He likes walking. He meets some of his friends at the corner another go together.\n#Person2#: What does he do when it rains?\n#Person1#: My husband takes him in the car. He passes the school on the way to the office.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mrs. Turnbull that #Person1#'s boy is tired because of the tiring school schedule and homework. #Person1# also tells #Person2# how does Jack go to school.","topic":"go to school"}
{"fname":"train_5431","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come and sit down. Would you like a drink?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes please! I'd love a gin and tonic.\n#Person1#: Do you like olives? Or would you prefer crisps?\n#Person2#: Oh, just olives please. What music is this?\n#Person1#: Do you like it? It's Irish music.\n#Person2#: It's great! Where did you get the CD?\n#Person1#: Arm - I think it was in the CD shop in the Mall. Have you been there?\n#Person2#: Yes. I buy a lot of stuff from there. It's a good shop, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes. Hey, I've got some photos of our holiday in Ireland. Would you like to see them?\n#Person2#: Why not? I'd love to!","summary":"#Person1# makes a drink for #Person2# and tells #Person2# where did #Person1# get the CD. Then #Person1# invites #Person2# to see some photos.","topic":"entertainment"}
{"fname":"train_5432","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you watch television last night, Charles?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did.\n#Person1#: It was a good game, wasn't it?\n#Person2#: Oh, I didn't watch the football match. I wanted to but my wife preferred to see the old film.\n#Person1#: What a pity. It was quite exciting. Both teams played very well.\n#Person2#: How did it finish?\n#Person1#: It finished in a draw. What was the film like?\n#Person2#: It was quite good. But. I missed the beginning of it because I had to eat first.\n#Person1#: Did your wife enjoy it?\n#Person2#: No, she didn't. After half an hour she stopped watching and started to read a book.","summary":"#Person1# wants to talk about the good football game, but Charles watched a movie instead. However, Charles and his wife didn't enjoy it.","topic":"entertainment"}
{"fname":"train_5433","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like something to eat?\n#Person2#: Thank you. No. I'm late for dinner at my house. I really have to go.\n#Person1#: Would you like to call home?\n#Person2#: I'd appreciate that.\n#Person1#: Please use the phone.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# use the phone to call home for #Person2#'s late.","topic":"call home"}
{"fname":"train_5434","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you help me prepare for my presentation on Friday?\n#Person2#: I would love to help you prepare for your presentation.\n#Person1#: I hate to ask you to do something like that.\n#Person2#: This will not interfere with my work. I promise you that.\n#Person1#: When could we get together?\n#Person2#: I could easily give you some time tomorrow night.\n#Person1#: Would you like to meet me at the coffee house next door?\n#Person2#: Yes, and could you write down anything you might be having trouble with?\n#Person1#: I'll come prepared.\n#Person2#: Goodbye until then. I promise you that you'll do well after we meet.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help prepare a presentation. #Person2# agrees and asks #Person1# to write down some problems #Person1# has.","topic":"prepare a presentation"}
{"fname":"train_5435","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is today's schedule. At eight thirty, conference with the department managers. At 9 o'clock, live for the workshop where you'll award prizes to the stafffor preventatives.\n#Person2#: That's great. What are the prizes?\n#Person1#: 3000 RMB as bonus for each person.\n#Person2#: To encourage the staff increases.\n#Person1#: Ok. Next thing is laying the corner-stone for the new plant at 10 AM. At 12 AM, back here for lunch.\n#Person2#: What about the afternoon?\n#Person1#: At 2 PM, give a presentation here with the press. At four o'clock sharp, have dinner with Mr. Smith, manager of NCC.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about today's schedule of #Person2# in detail.","topic":"working schedule"}
{"fname":"train_5436","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't have my homework today.\n#Person2#: You usually are good about turning it in ; what happened?\n#Person1#: I was really sick.\n#Person2#: But couldn't you have done it when you felt better?\n#Person1#: Yes, I probably could.\n#Person2#: You have already missed one other assignment ; when can I expect the make-ups?\n#Person1#: Next class meeting.\n#Person2#: That will be soon enough, but make sure you get next week's assignment in as well, all right?\n#Person1#: That would work for me.\n#Person2#: Good. I know that you are capable of being an excellent student.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't finish homework because of sickness. #Person2# asks #Person1# to get the make-ups and next week's assignment in.","topic":"complete homework"}
{"fname":"train_5437","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I speak to Mr. Thomas?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, he has left for the day.\n#Person1#: I hate to trouble of you. But it is urgent. Please leave this message into him\n#Person2#: I'll make sure he gets the message.","summary":"#Person1# leaves a message to Mr. Thomas via #Person2#.","topic":"leave a message"}
{"fname":"train_5438","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. Here's the final drawing! It's for the trip!\n#Person2#: And the winner is. . . Vivian, again! I don't believe it!\n#Person1#: Our red underwear didn't do any good at all!\n#Person2#: Well, there are still some consolation prizes. We can go up to the front and pick them up.\n#Person1#: So, what did you win?\n#Person2#: A lousy desk lamp. And you?\n#Person1#: A bar of soap!\n#Person2#: Look at Vivian! She thinks she's the cat's meow!\n#Person1#: Why don't you go talk to her and find out what her secret was this year.","summary":"Vivian wins again and #Person1# and #Person2# only get consolation prizes. They want to know her secret of winning.","topic":"win a game"}
{"fname":"train_5439","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the last of the milk.\n#Person2#: I know. I intend to go to the store today.\n#Person1#: Would you get some of that new cereal we saw advertised on TV?\n#Person2#: Which one?\n#Person1#: You know. . . the one with the silly ad about how vitamins jump up and down.\n#Person2#: Oh, you mean'KIKES'?\n#Person1#: Yeah. That's the one.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll see. Sometimes the stores don't have some of the new kinds of cereal.","summary":"#Person2# intends to buy some milk. #Person1# asks #Person2# to buy the new cereal advertised on TV.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5440","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello!\n#Person2#: Hello, is Doris available?\n#Person1#: This is Doris. Who's calling please?\n#Person2#: Hi, Doris, this is Mike calling from Parker's Dentistry. I'm calling to confirm your appointment for tomorrow morning at 9 am with Dr. Parker.\n#Person1#: Oh, I almost forgot. Thank you for calling to remind me. Actually. I do need to change the time of my appointment. I have a scheduling conflict. And I can't make it that early.\n#Person2#: If I put you in at a later spot, would that work out?\n#Person1#: It would have to be after lunch. Do you have anything available about 2 o'clock?\n#Person2#: Sorry ma'm, the only opening we have after lunch is one fifteen, but I might be able to work you in after 4. would that be a better time?\n#Person1#: That's alright, . I think I should be able to make it at one fifteen. Can you put me down for that time slot?\n#Person2#: No problem. I have you appointment changed from tomorrow morning to tomorrow afternoon at one fifteen.\n#Person1#: Wonderful. Thanks very much.","summary":"Mike calls Doris to confirm the appointment with Dr. Parker and Doris wants to change the time because there is a scheduling conflict. Then Mike changes his appointment to tomorrow afternoon.","topic":"dentist appointment"}
{"fname":"train_5441","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm back! Hmm. . . your hair is pretty damaged, and you've got split ends.\n#Person2#: Really? What can I do?\n#Person1#: Well, the trim should fix the split ends, but you might need a deep conditioning treatment.\n#Person2#: Umm, OK. Whatever you think will help.\n#Person1#: I'm also going to add some layers to frame your face.\n#Person2#: Can you use the thinning shears on top, too? My hair is really thick.\n#Person1#: No problem!\n#Person2#: Hi, I'm back! Hmm. . . your hair is pretty damaged, and you've got split ends.\n#Person1#: Really? What can I do?\n#Person2#: Well, the trim should fix the split ends, but you might need a deep conditioning treatment.\n#Person1#: Umm, OK. Whatever you think will help.\n#Person2#: I'm also going to add some layers to frame your face.\n#Person1#: Can you use the thinning shears on top, too? My hair is really thick.\n#Person2#: No problem!","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# trim the split ends, have a conditioning treatment and add some layers. #Person2# also asks for thinning shears on top.","topic":"haircut"}
{"fname":"train_5442","dialogue":"#Person1#: I feel absolutely horrible. My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius, and I've got a headache and a runny nose.\n#Person2#: Do you have any other symptoms?\n#Person1#: I've also got a terrible stomach-ache. Is my face still swollen?\n#Person2#: Just a little. Has your toothache gone now?\n#Person1#: Yes, for the most part. It doesn't feel as bad as my other ailments, anyway.\n#Person2#: How about your tongue? Does it still hurt?\n#Person1#: No, the burn ointment seemed to take effect right away. I think it's already healed.\n#Person2#: How did you get that burn again?\n#Person1#: I scalded on the hot coffee a few days ago.\n#Person2#: You haven't had much luck lately, have you?\n#Person1#: No, but I'm sure I'll get better soon.\n#Person2#: When's the last time you took your tablets?\n#Person1#: I took the red ones just before lunch and the white ones just after lunch.\n#Person2#: I think it's time you took another dose of each. What would you like to drink with them?\n#Person1#: Just some water, please. Do you have any ointment for my nose? It feels so itchy after blowing my nose so much.\n#Person2#: Sure, I'll just go and get it now. what would you like to eat? Some soup?\n#Person1#: that sounds good.\n#Person2#: soup always makes me feel better when I'm sick. I hope it makes you feel better, too.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s symptoms of a headache, a runny nose, a terrible stomach-ache and a toothache. Then #Person2# asks #Person1# to take another dose of tablets and suggests some soup for #Person1#'s itchy nose.","topic":"get sick"}
{"fname":"train_5443","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now then, Mr. James, what seems to be the matter?\n#Person2#: I just can't sleep, doctor.\n#Person1#: I see. And how long have you had this problem?\n#Person2#: Oh, for about two months now.\n#Person1#: And how about your work?\n#Person2#: Well, I have been working a lot lately-10 to 11 hours a day.\n#Person1#: Maybe you should take a holiday and just relax for a while.\n#Person2#: Well, I can't right now. We're in middle of some important business.\n#Person1#: So,you're worried about it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so.\n#Person1#: Well, maybe you should consider a job change.\n#Person2#: Yeah, well, it's pretty hard to find a new job at my age, you know.","summary":"Mr. James cannot sleep and #Person1# advises him to take a holiday to relax or consider a job change. Mr. James feels it's hard to do so.","topic":"see the doctor"}
{"fname":"train_5444","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm wondering if you could tell me how to find a place where I could have my shoes fixed. I'm new in this city.\n#Person2#: Of course. You can always look in the yellow pages and the back of the telephone book under shoe repair.\n#Person1#: The yellow pages and the back of the telephone book under shoe repair. But I haven't got one right now.\n#Person2#: There's a good shoe repair shop not far from here. Go down the street and turn left at the fourth crossing. It's next to the bank.\n#Person1#: Well, do you know its name?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I can't remember the name of the shop. It's near the police station. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: By the way, when will it be closed in the afternoon?\n#Person2#: Half past five. Time is enough for you to get there.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# where #Person1# can fix shoes. #Person2# suggests looking in the yellow pages but #Person1# doesn't have one, then #Person2# recommends a shop near the police station.","topic":"direct the way"}
{"fname":"train_5445","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, it's 7:30. I wonder how much later they are going to be?\n#Person2#: Oh, you know Terry and Susan. They never arrive on time.\n#Person1#: Yes, but half an hour late! My dinner will be ruined.\n#Person2#: Oh, maybe they got stuck in traffic. You know what the traffic is like at this time of day.\n#Person1#: Yes, but they said they were taking the subway so they wouldn't get caught in traffic.\n#Person2#: Well, they shouldn't be late then. Why don't you give them a call and see if they've left. Maybe they forgot about the invitation.\n#Person1#: They couldn't have forgotten about it. I was just talking to Susan last night. Anyway, let me just check if they are in. Their number is 2143556.","summary":"#Person1# complains to John that Terry and Susan arrive late for dinner. John suggests #Person1# give a call to them to check if they're in.","topic":"late for dinner"}
{"fname":"train_5446","dialogue":"#Person1#: Merry Christmas, Ms. Luo! Come in.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Merry Christmas! Here's something for you and your family.\n#Person1#: How nice of you! I'll open it now. Oh, it's lovely!\n#Person2#: The basket will be just right for sweets.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. Is it from China?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's from Sichuan. It's woven of bamboo.\n#Person1#: Really? I'll set it here where everyone can see it.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you like it. What a beautiful tree you have!\n#Person1#: We cut it ourselves. It's always fun to go out and get a tree. Come and sit by the fire. We'll have dinner in a few minutes.\n#Person2#: Thanks. The fire feels good.","summary":"Ms. Luo comes to #Person1#'s house and gives #Person1# a basket made of bamboo from China as a Christmas present. #Person1# likes it.","topic":"visit others"}
{"fname":"train_5447","dialogue":"#Person1#: When do you usually go to the bank, John?\n#Person2#: Anytime I have to. Why did you ask?\n#Person1#: You'd better avoid Friday mornings. I'm reading an interesting book these days. And it says most robberies happen on Friday mornings.","summary":"#Person1# tells John not to go to banks on Friday mornings according to a book.","topic":"bank robbery"}
{"fname":"train_5448","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh. Hi there. A beauty, isn't she?\n#Person2#: Well ...\n#Person1#: Do you want to take her a test ride?\n#Person2#: Well ... Um. How old is it?\n#Person1#: Well, it's only three years old?\n#Person2#: And what's the mileage?\n#Person1#: Uh, let me check. Oh yes. 75,000 miles.\n#Person2#: 75,000 miles? That's quite a bit for a car that's only three years old.\n#Person1#: Well, once you're in the driver's seat, you'll fall in love with her. Get in.\n#Person2#: Ugh ... Uh, I can't seem to get the door open. [Ah, it's okay.] It could be broken.\n#Person1#: Ah, just give her a little tap. Ugh. Now she's opened.\n#Person2#: Great. A door I have to beat up to open.\n#Person1#: Hey. Get in and start her up. [Woman tries to start the car ...] [Um] Well, it's probably the battery. I know she has enough gas in her, and I had our mechanic check her out just yesterday. Try it again.\n#Person2#: Uh. It sounds a little rough to me. [Well ...] How much is this minivan anyway?\n#Person1#: Oh. It's a real bargain today and tomorrow only at $15,775, plus you get the extended warranty covering defects, wear, and tear beyond the normal maintenance on the vehicle for an extra $500 for the next 30,000 miles. [Oh ...] with a few minor exclusions.\n#Person2#: Like ...?\n#Person1#: Well, I mean, it covers everything except for the battery, and light bulbs, and brake drums, exhaust system, trim and moldings, upholstery and carpet, paint, tires ... Well, a short list, you know.\n#Person2#: Uh. Well, almost $16,000 is a little out of my price range, plus the seats covers are torn a little.\n#Person1#: Well, hey, I might be able to talk the manager into lowering the price another two hundred dollars, but that's about all.\n#Person2#: No thanks. I think I'll just keep looking.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to have a test ride on the car and shows the mileage of the car, how to open the door and how to start the car. #Person2# asks #Person1# about the price and the maintenance service included and then #Person2# thinks the price is out of the price range.","topic":"buy a car"}
{"fname":"train_5449","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?\n#Person2#: Here. Try this. It's called a book. [Ah, Dad!] Moby Dick. An American classic. [Dad!] Okay. Let me look at the schedule here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to the movie?\n#Person1#: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school.\n#Person2#: Well, that's not going to work. You have piano lessons after school and then you have to babysit for the neighbors until 9:00.\n#Person1#: What about Monday?\n#Person2#: Monday's out. You haven't practiced your clarinet at all ... for an entire month, so you have to catch up on that. And, don't you have an essay due in your English class on Tuesday?\n#Person1#: Oh, I forgot about that [Yeah], and anyway, I was going to finish that during first period at school. [Great. I've never heard of a three-sentence essay.] So, what about Tuesday?\n#Person2#: Uh, you have soccer practice from 4:00 until 5:30, and after that, you have to do your homework.\n#Person1#: Ah, you can help me with that. Oh, I forgot you don't know how to do geometry. So, can I see the movie on Thursday?\n#Person2#: Well, remember the science fair at school is on Friday, right? Is, is your project finished yet?\n#Person1#: Umm, what about Friday night? I checked the paper, and there's a midnight showing.\n#Person2#: Uh-uh. Forget that idea.\n#Person1#: And Saturday?\n#Person2#: Well, you have to do your chores in the morning before noon. [You can help me with that.] Oh no. And then, we have to clean out the garage. You said you'd help. [No, you volunteered me.] Well, that should only take a couple of hours. [Dad, you're ruining my social life.] And then, after that, we can go to the movie.\n#Person1#: We?\n#Person2#: Yeah, We. Mom and I and you and Shannon.\n#Person1#: Uh, Dad, actually. We weren't planning on company.\n#Person2#: Now, let me check the paper for showtimes. [The movie plays at three oh five, five, seven fifteen, and nine.] You already checked, I see.\n#Person1#: Yeah. So is it okay? Can I go see the nine O'clock showing?\n#Person2#: The five o'clock showing!\n#Person1#: How about the seven o'clock showing?\n#Person2#: And why are you so concerned about the show time?\n#Person1#: Well, I don't know if I'll get all of my chores and homework done before then.\n#Person2#: Sorry, but I want you to get to bed early that night, and so, I can drop you off at the movie theater about 4:30 so you'll have time to get tickets.\n#Person1#: Uh, Dad. Can I have money for the movie?\n#Person2#: Sure, just go into the family bank vault behind secret mirror in the hall and take a few hundred. [Dad!]. Look. I can only spare a few dollars, so you'll have to come up with the rest, okay?\n#Person1#: Okay. Thanks, Dad.","summary":"#Person1# wants to watch a movie with Shannon this week but #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s schedule of each day in a week and what #Person1# has to do and study. Then #Person2# agrees that #Person1# can watch the movie on Saturday evening at five o'clock and tells #Person1# to get money from the family bank vault for buying the movie tickets.","topic":"watch movies"}
{"fname":"train_5450","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I don't want to eat vegetables. Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake!\n#Person2#: You can have some fruit for dessert. If you eat an apple, I might let you have a small piece of chocolate cake.","summary":"#Person1# wants to have dessert. #Person2# gives a requirement.","topic":"eat health"}
{"fname":"train_5451","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you carry black ink? \n#Person2#: The ink should be next to the paper clips and thumb tacks in the stationary section, sir. \n#Person1#: I've looked for, but I didn't see any black ink. \n#Person2#: Then I'm afraid there's none in stock. \n#Person1#: Well, I'll settle for blue-black. I'll also take a dozen airmail envelopes. \n#Person2#: They come in packages of ten or twenty. \n#Person1#: Give me a package of twenty, then. And where do I find shoelaces? \n#Person2#: On counter three. \n#Person1#: Thank you. I never can find my way around this store. \n#Person2#: I know. It took me three weeks, and I work here. ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to find the things #Person1# needs. They both think it's hard to find the way around the store.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5452","dialogue":"#Person1#: Frank's getting married, do you believe this? \n#Person2#: Is he really? \n#Person1#: Yes, he is. He loves the girl very much. \n#Person2#: Who is he marring? \n#Person1#: A girl he met on holiday in Spain, I think. \n#Person2#: Have they set a date for the wedding? \n#Person1#: Not yet. ","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that Frank's getting married.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_5453","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dave, wake up. \n#Person2#: Whaah? Zina? What time is it? \n#Person1#: It's seven-thirty. I want to know who left this note on my desk. \n#Person2#: What note? I can't see. I just pulled an all-nighter. \n#Person1#: It's a little green post-it note, stuck right in the middle of my computer screen. \n#Person2#: And? What does it say? Isn't there a name? \n#Person1#: It says, Zina, I like how you rhumba. An admirer. ","summary":"Zina asks Dave who left the note on her desk, but Dave doesn't know.","topic":"look for owner"}
{"fname":"train_5454","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, madam. Is this seat taken? \n#Person2#: No. \n#Person1#: Do you mind my sharing the same table with you? \n#Person2#: Of course not. There are so many people here today. \n#Person1#: Yes. I can't even find a seat. ","summary":"#Person2# agrees to share a table with #Person1#.","topic":"at the restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_5455","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I'd like to change my reservation for March 19. My name is Mary Chang. \n#Person2#: Ah, yes, Miss Chang. What seems to be the problem? \n#Person1#: Well, I'd like to change the date to March 20, and make that for two singles, not one. \n#Person2#: Very well. That can be arranged. ","summary":"#Person2# helps Miss Chang change the reservation and make that for two singles.","topic":"make a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_5456","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see you've brought something to occupy your time while we wait. Good. We may be here for a long time.\n#Person2#: Yes, Papa. I brought the catalog for the next college we're going to visit -- the one in New Hampshir.\n#Person1#: Maybe we won't have to wait long. We've only been here fifteen minutes. I heard that the people here usually arrive around thirty minutes later than the time they set.\n#Person2#: I'm not used to the way they treat time here. They wouldn't see me if we were in China. I missed the appointment because I was forty-five minutes late at Shanghai. I think if I was in the states, they might probably arrive latter than me.\n#Person1#: It's just that Chinese people pay more attention to exact times. They're very punctual people. But the american may be more casual.\n#Person2#: I think that if you're more than thirty minutes late, you have to apologize and explain what delayed you.\n#Person1#: Our appointment with this dean is for three-fifteen. My watch says three-thirty. I'm sure we're not late. \n#Person3#: Lily? Come in. Sorry I kept you waiting. I did not expect that you would arrive such early!","summary":"Lily and her papa are waiting for the dean. They think that Chinese are more punctual while Americans are more casual. Though they've been waiting for a while, the dean thinks they arrive early.","topic":"time sense"}
{"fname":"train_5457","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder if I can ask you a question. \n#Person2#: Ask me a question? What do you want to know? \n#Person1#: Well. . . er. . . it is just. . . just that I. . . \n#Person2#: Just what? Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what you want to know. \n#Person1#: I. . . er. . . I just want to know if you could lend me a few bucks. \n#Person2#: Lend you a few bucks? No way! Still remember the money you borrowed me last time? \n#Person1#: Yeah. But I. . . ","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow a few bucks from #Person2# but #Person2# refuses because of the money #Person1# borrowed last time.","topic":"borrow money"}
{"fname":"train_5458","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you mind taking your feet off the table, Mike? \n#Person2#: Not at all. But I've found satisfaction in it! \n#Person1#: Do you put your feet on your own table? \n#Person2#: No, I never do that. \n#Person1#: Why not? \n#Person2#: I don't want to mark my table, of course. \n#Person1#: Well, will you please put them down? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I thought you wouldn't come back so early. \n#Person1#: I forgot something on the table. \n#Person2#: Oh, you've got a good memory. ","summary":"#Person1# comes back early and asks Mike to take his feet off #Person2#'s table.","topic":"make a request"}
{"fname":"train_5459","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does your child still believe in Santa Claus? \n#Person2#: Yes. She believes everything about him. \n#Person1#: How sweet. \n#Person2#: Yes. If she doesn't believe it, Christmas won't be so exciting to her. \n#Person1#: When are you going to tell her that Santa Claus doesn't exist? \n#Person2#: I'm not going to tell her. She will find out and understand when she grows older. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s daughter still believes in Santa Claus and won't tell her its inexistence.","topic":"Santa Claus"}
{"fname":"train_5460","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. How much is the chocolate bar? \n#Person2#: One dollar. \n#Person1#: So, I can have five for five dollars? \n#Person2#: Actually, you can only have four. \n#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I forgot tax. Give me four then, please. \n#Person2#: Okay. Thanks. ","summary":"#Person1# buys four chocolate bars with tax included from #Person2#.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5461","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have we done everything on the list?\n#Person2#: We haven't booked our hotel room yet. But I'll do that by telephone tonight.\n#Person1#: We were going to look for another chair for the living room, but I'm too tired to think about that now. Let's have lunch.\n#Person2#: What time is it? It's only 12:30. I told Howard we'd meet him a little before 1:00.\n#Person1#: Oh, I've forgotten about Howard. Do we have to have lunch with him?\n#Person2#: You said you wouldn't mind. He won't be in town more than a day or 2. And I want him to meet you. Besides, I think you'll like him.\n#Person1#: Well, it's just that I'm too tired to do much talking after all that walking around town.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. There was no problem talking with Howard. He always has plenty to say.\n#Person1#: Where did you tell him we'd meet?\n#Person2#: At the May Flower Coffeehouse at the Hilton Hotel. It's just around the corner from here.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to have lunch first before booking the hotel room and looking for another chair for the living room. #Person2# reminds #Person1# of a meeting with Howard and having lunch together.","topic":"have lunch"}
{"fname":"train_5462","dialogue":"#Person1#: A tiring work day is finally over. Hey, Mike, look at this. I like it a lot.\n#Person2#: I do too. It's my favorite kind of food. Let's call Qiang Mai Restaurant for home delivery.\n#Person1#: Great idea. Their food is always good. I eat there a lot.\n#Person2#: Well, what would you like tonight?\n#Person1#: I feel like having some soup.\n#Person2#: And I think I will have chicken and special Thai rice.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's order. Oh, wait a minute. I don't have any money with me.\n#Person2#: I don't, neither. What should we do?\n#Person1#: Well, let's look in the refrigerator\n#Person2#: .","summary":"#Person1# and Mike want to order food for home delivery but they have no money. Then they decide to eat at home.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_5463","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know the first McDonald's restaurant had no seats for customers to sit on?\n#Person2#: In that case, people had to stand eating, didn't they?\n#Person1#: No, most people bought the food and took it away. And that's the way Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea, but who are Mac and Dick?\n#Person1#: They were two brothers who ran the first McDonald's. Later a businessman called Ray Kroc asked to buy their business.\n#Person2#: Did the two brothers agree?\n#Person1#: Yes, they sold the business to Ray for $27,000,000.\n#Person2#: So today there are so many chain stores of McDonald's, right?\n#Person1#: Exactly, but which McDonald's do you think sells the most hamburgers in the world every day?\n#Person2#: I guess a certain one in New York.\n#Person1#: No, no. It's the Hong Kong's McDonald's.\n#Person2#: It's hard to believe.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how Mac and Dick thought of to avoid washing the dishes and why there're so many chain stores of McDonald's.","topic":"McDonald restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_5464","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, how was your first day of school?\n#Person2#: It was great, dad.\n#Person1#: What classes did you have?\n#Person2#: Well, I had English from 9:00 o'clock to 11:00 o'clock, art from 12:00 o'clock to 2:00 o'clock and math from 2:30 to 4:30.\n#Person1#: What do you think about the teachers?\n#Person2#: They are all good teachers. I don't like my maths teacher, though he is very famous in America. He seems like an old person.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. How is your English teacher?\n#Person2#: She is my favorite. In today's class, she gave us a lecture on how to be a good student.\n#Person1#: Where is she from?\n#Person2#: She said that she's from a small town in the middle of England.\n#Person1#: What about your art teacher?\n#Person2#: She is very pretty and kind. She told us she was from Canada. Her class was interesting.\n#Person1#: She sounds like a good teacher.","summary":"#Person1# asks about Lucy's feelings on the first day of school and the teachers of the classes.","topic":"personal feelings"}
{"fname":"train_5465","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sam, I heard your band is going to play at the student center this Friday night. When will it begin?\n#Person2#: It begins at 7:30 and will last for an hour. It'll be my last time to play in the band, you know.\n#Person1#: What? I cannot believe it. Don't you love music?\n#Person2#: I do love music, but I just can't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. You know I've fallen behind my classmates. I want to go to a good college. I'm afraid I won't make it if I keep playing in the band.\n#Person1#: So what do others in the band say?\n#Person2#: They're very sorry about my decision to leave, but they respect my decision. Luckily, they found a new guitarist to take my place. So next time when you go to watch their performance, you'll see a new guitarist.\n#Person1#: It's a pity that you no longer play in the band, so will you give up music?\n#Person2#: No, I'll join a band again after I enter college. I just can't play now.\n#Person1#: I think you've made the right decision. Study should always come first.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Anyway, have a good time this Friday night.","summary":"Sam tells #Person1# that he will leave the band because he has to study to enter the college and the band has found a new guitarist. Sam will join a band after entering college, which #Person1# thinks the right decision.","topic":"leave the band"}
{"fname":"train_5466","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happened to your eye?\n#Person2#: Nothing really, I went to kiss my daughter on the cheek last night, and she reached up to stop me. One of her fingernails scraped my eye.\n#Person1#: That sounds painful, it wasn't too bad at first, but the next morning. It really hurt.\n#Person2#: You'd better see a doctor. There might be a scar.\n#Person1#: I'd planned to see a doctor this morning, but was asked to meet an important client by my manager.\n#Person2#: Oh, you're always so busy.","summary":"#Person2#'s eye was scraped by the fingernails of #Person2#'s daughter and #Person1# suggests #Person2# see a doctor.","topic":"get hurt"}
{"fname":"train_5467","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Roger this is Anne.\n#Person2#: Oh, hi Anne, how have you been? And how's your new apartment?\n#Person1#: Well, that's what I'm calling about, you see, I've decided to look for a new place.\n#Person2#: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.\n#Person1#: Oh, I do, but it's too far from the school, can you help me?\n#Person2#: All right. So what kind of place are you looking for?\n#Person1#: Well, I'd like to share an apartment with one or two roommates, and I can walk to school.\n#Person2#: Ok, how much do you want to spend on rent?\n#Person1#: Ah, about $150 a month? Oh, I'd prefer to rent a furnished apartment.\n#Person2#: Well, I know there is an apartment. I'll drop by there on my way to class tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Hey, thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: Not at all.","summary":"Anne wants to change the apartment because it is far from the school. Roger knows an apartment that satisfies her requirements.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_5468","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading, Jenny?\n#Person2#: The advice page in the newspaper. It's called 'Ask Alice'.\n#Person1#: Why do you even read that stuff.\n#Person2#: I don't know. It's amusing. People have the strangest problems.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: This woman, for example, she's pregnant and she found out she was having a girl. She told her sister she wanted to name the baby Lola.\n#Person1#: So what?\n#Person2#: So, get this. Before she has the baby, her sister gets a new cat. And guess what she names the cat.\n#Person1#: She stole the name?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: What does Alice say she should do?\n#Person2#: She says to talk to her sister about it and she still name her baby what she planned to name her. Isn't that funny, though? People are so crazy.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see why you read this. You do it to feel better about yourself.\n#Person2#: Not really. I just want to read something light and amusing.","summary":"Jenny is reading the advice page in the newspaper and tells #Person1# an example. She tells #Person1# she just wants to read something light and amusing.","topic":"read newspaper"}
{"fname":"train_5469","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to go to the ATM.\n#Person2#: So, why don ' t you?\n#Person1#: I have no idea how to use the ATM.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: This will be my first time using an ATM.\n#Person2#: I can help you with that.\n#Person1#: Explain to me how to use it.\n#Person2#: Just put your card into the machine.\n#Person1#: Now what do I do?\n#Person2#: Then you need to type in your PIN.\n#Person1#: Now what?\n#Person2#: Just click on one of the choices they give you, and that ' s it.","summary":"#Person1# needs to go to the ATM but doesn't know how to use it. #Person2# offers the instructions.","topic":"use the ATM"}
{"fname":"train_5470","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have sport shirts for ladies?\n#Person2#: There are different types. Which one do you like best?\n#Person1#: I think the red one fits me well. Can I try it on?\n#Person2#: Surely, of course.\n#Person1#: Where is the fitting room?\n#Person2#: It's there, near the mirror.","summary":"#Person1# is going to try on a red sport shirt.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5471","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Benjamin. My name is Dr. Green. What seems to be the matter?\n#Person2#: I've been feeling pretty ill for a few days now.\n#Person1#: what are your symptoms?\n#Person2#: I feel chilly, I've got cramps, I keep throwing up, and I feel dizzy and tired.\n#Person1#: it sounds like you might be a bit dehydrated. Do you feel thirsty most of the day?\n#Person2#: yes. I can't seem to drink enough.\n#Person1#: have you been drinking plenty of water?\n#Person2#: no, just soda.\n#Person1#: ok. Well, we'll have a nurse take some blood in a few minutes to see if you're dehydrated. First, let me feel your pulse.\n#Person2#: that seems to be a bit low, but that's not uncommon when you're ill.\n#Person1#: is anyone else sick in your home?\n#Person2#: no, but my girlfriend has mono.\n#Person1#: I see. I'll have the lab techs run some tests to check for mono as well then. The nurse will come in then to take your blood, we'll run some tests, and then you can go home. You should hear from us\n#Person2#: thanks.","summary":"Benjamin tells Dr. Green he's been feeling pretty ill. Dr. Green asks for more details and decides to take some blood and run some tests on Benjamin.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_5472","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to the bank.\n#Person2#: What do you need to do?\n#Person1#: I need to withdraw some money.\n#Person2#: How are you going to do that?\n#Person1#: I'll just use the ATM.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: It's the Automatic Teller Machine.\n#Person2#: It gives you money?\n#Person1#: I just insert my debit card into the machine.\n#Person2#: And it gives you money?\n#Person1#: Well, it gives me money, but it's my own money.\n#Person2#: Oh. What good is that? I thought it gave you free money.","summary":"#Person1# needs to withdraw some money from the ATM and introduces the ATM to #Person2#.","topic":"the ATM"}
{"fname":"train_5473","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nathan said he didn't have any fun at his new school this week. Do you know why?\n#Person2#: I think he hasn't made any new friends yet. He's just a little lonely.\n#Person1#: He really misses his friends from our old neighborhood.\n#Person2#: Without a doubt. Maybe if he knew he doesn't have to give up any of his old friends to make new ones, it will be easier for him.\n#Person1#: How do you propose to help him understand that?\n#Person2#: Well, we can help him keep in touch with his old friends.\n#Person1#: I guess we could go visit once in a while too.\n#Person2#: Yeah. There's a lot we can do to help him through this transition.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about helping Nathan who transferred to a new school to overcome loneliness by keeping in touch with his old friends.","topic":"help a friend"}
{"fname":"train_5474","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long will it take to learn English? Will I be able to take other courses next semester or will English take up all of my time?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say. Language isn't like other studies.\n#Person1#: You mean I could finish this course and still not know English? You'Ve got to be kidding!\n#Person2#: I'm not kidding. Learning a language is a question of forming language habits and that takes time.\n#Person1#: So do we have to stay in this English class forever?\n#Person2#: No. You just have to stay here long enough to get some orientation. Then you go on practicing and learning outside. A lot of learning depends on your personal motivation.\n#Person1#: So it's really the same story. Practice, practice, practice and more practice is the only way to learn a language.\n#Person2#: You said it.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# it is hard to say how long it will take to learn English and learning a language requires lots of practice.","topic":"learning languages"}
{"fname":"train_5475","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess who I saw yesterday?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Who?\n#Person1#: Avril Lavigen!\n#Person2#: The Canadian rock singer? But I heard you had a part-time job yesterday. How did you see her?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I worked as temporary staff in her concert. Look, her poster, a CD. . .\n#Person2#: So you're a big fan, eh?\n#Person1#: Not really. But I like some of her songs. She's actually very talented. She's a song writer and fashion designer, too.\n#Person2#: And she was in a movie once again, right?\n#Person1#: Yeah, though I don't think her acting skills are that great.\n#Person2#: What was your impression of her when you saw her in person?\n#Person1#: She looked sweeter than her pictures.\n#Person2#: Did you take a photo with her?\n#Person1#: No, there were too many people. When she got out of the car, her fans were all screaming, trying to give her flowers and to get her autographs.\n#Person2#: Crazy!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the experience of seeing Avril Lavigne when working as a temporary staff in her concert. #Person1# thinks she looked sweeter but didn't take photos with her.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5476","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the weather today?\n#Person2#: It's fine today.\n#Person1#: What was the weather like yesterday?\n#Person2#: It rained all day yesterday. The weather was awful last week.\n#Person1#: What will the weather be like tomorrow?\n#Person2#: It's going to be sunny tomorrow.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the weather today, yesterday, and tomorrow.","topic":"ask about weather"}
{"fname":"train_5477","dialogue":"#Person1#: I watched a very interesting documentary about plants yesterday evening. It was called ' unusual plants ' and looked at several species of plants from around the world which have unusual features.\n#Person2#: Really? Tell me about some of the plants they showed.\n#Person1#: Well. There was one type of plant that catches insects and eats them.\n#Person2#: Is that type of plant found in this country?\n#Person1#: No, it isn't. it's a pity, because I'd like to see it in action.\n#Person2#: So would I. what other unusual plants did they show?\n#Person1#: They showed flowers that only provide their nectar to one type of butterfly or bee. The insect has to be the exact size to get the nectar. Other insects cannot get it. Of course, when the insect collects the nectar, it also takes some pollen from one flower to another.\n#Person2#: That's very specialized. So, the insects and the flowers rely on each other. If one became extinct, the other would too.\n#Person1#: That's right. That's one reason why it's so important to protect every species.\n#Person2#: I see. The plants that fascinate me most are cacti. I find it amazing that they can survive in such dry desert conditions.\n#Person1#: According to the documentary, they have an incredible ability to find water supplies, however small, and then store them without losing much through evaporation.\n#Person2#: That's why they often have long roots to find water spines instead of leaves, to reduce water loss.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# watched an interesting documentary called 'unusual plants', including a plant that catches insects and eats them, flowers that only provide nectar to one type of butterfly or bee, and cacti.","topic":"plants discussion"}
{"fname":"train_5478","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know the highest mountain in the world?\n#Person2#: Yes. It is Everest, also called Zhumulangma in China. It is 8, 844. 43 meters above the sea level.\n#Person1#: Wow! That must be really awesome to stand on the top of the mountain to overlook the earth.\n#Person2#: Actually, it is impossible because the mountain is covered with snow all year around. And it has heavy fog for most of the time.\n#Person1#: Have people set foot on its peak?\n#Person2#: Yes, it has been conquered by many people in history.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Everest is the highest mountain in the world and many people conquered it in history.","topic":"Everest discussion"}
{"fname":"train_5479","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh. It looks like Jack is going to make his annual speech.\n#Person2#: Couldn't he wait until we're finished eating?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I'm still hungry, but I guess it's kind of rude to keep eating while he's talking, huh?\n#Person2#: Can you even hear what he's saying?\n#Person1#: No. He's so far away I can hardly see him! Let's keep eating!\n#Person2#: Can you turn the lazy Susan for me? I want some more chicken.\n#Person1#: All that's left is a leg. I gave the head to Tim!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to keep eating because they can't hear Jack's annual speech.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5480","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about your grades of study?\n#Person2#: I have been doing quite well. As reach 90 % and Bs reach 100 %. And I'Ve been awarded Zu Jingle Scholarship two times.\n#Person1#: Besides your major, do you know some in other fields?\n#Person2#: Yes. To develop my knowledge, I studied Economics, Business Administration and Accounting through self-study. Nowadays, I have passed three courses on CPA.\n#Person1#: Have you ever been a student leader?\n#Person2#: Yes, I used to be the monitor of my class.\n#Person1#: Did it affect you much?\n#Person2#: It's a very important experience for me. First, it improved my organizing ability, and let me understand how to resolve a problem in the overall perspective instead of my own perspective. Second, it let me know how to cooperate in harmony with people who I like or dislike.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s grade is good and develops knowledge of economics, business administration and accounting. #Person2# also has experience of being a student leader.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_5481","dialogue":"#Person1#: Robert, this is my friend, Mrs. Smith.\n#Person2#: Hi, Nice to meet you.\n#Person3#: Nice to meet you too.\n#Person2#: Mrs. Smith, what do you do for work?\n#Person3#: I'm a doctor.\n#Person2#: Oh. Where do you work?\n#Person3#: New York University hospital in New York City. What do you do?\n#Person2#: I'm a teacher.\n#Person3#: What do you teach?\n#Person2#: I teach English.\n#Person3#: Where?\n#Person2#: At a high school in New Jersey.\n#Person3#: That's nice. How old are you?\n#Person2#: I'm 32.","summary":"#Person1# introduces Robert and Mrs.Smith to each other. They tell each other their jobs and ages.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_5482","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am keen on a coat on www. dingding. com. But it requires having an online banking account. Is it necessary?\n#Person2#: Indeed. Online banking enables you to make on-line shopping.\n#Person1#: Do you know how to get the bank account?\n#Person2#: Bring your ID card and fill out a form. That will be fine.\n#Person1#: So easy.\n#Person2#: I think online banking can change your money habits and it is quicker than ATM processing speed.\n#Person1#: My shopping life will be more convenient.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to open an online bank account which is necessary for online shopping.","topic":"online banking"}
{"fname":"train_5483","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Dave. You're early.\n#Person2#: So you knew it was me?\n#Person1#: I had an idea.\n#Person2#: Look, before we get into the secret admirer thing, I want to talk to you about WebTracker.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I know you feel betrayed.\n#Person2#: So you're really planning to quit invoking and switch over to WebTracker?\n#Person1#: My mind is made up.","summary":"#Person1# admits to Dave #Person1#'s determination to quit invoking and switch over to WebTracker.","topic":"job-hopping"}
{"fname":"train_5484","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't got enough for prosecuting him.\n#Person2#: Why don't you find someone who is in the know.\n#Person1#: I'm just thinking about that, but the trouble is, I don't know who is well in the know.\n#Person2#: Did you ask his former sectary, Lora? She knows a lot about him.\n#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. She's the right person to help me.","summary":"#Person1# hasn't got enough for prosecuting a certain man. #Person2# suggests asking his former secretary, Lora.","topic":"prosecute someone"}
{"fname":"train_5485","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has anyone told you about Jessica's party coming up?\n#Person2#: I was told about it already. I'm just waiting for my invitation.\n#Person1#: Is that right? I already got my invitation from her earlier.\n#Person2#: I believe that she will give me the invitation today.\n#Person1#: Are you even going to go?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it sounds like it's going to be the best party of the year.\n#Person1#: Exactly, it seems like it's going to be loads of fun.\n#Person2#: When exactly does the party start?\n#Person1#: The invitation says it starts at 8\n#Person2#: Has she given out a lot of invitations yet?\n#Person1#: I have no idea, she hasn't given out many though.\n#Person2#: I'm planning on going, but I really need her to give me my invitation.","summary":"#Person1# got the invitation to Jessica's party, while #Person2# is waiting for the invitation. They both look forward to the party.","topic":"party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5486","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here is the document you asked for this morning.\n#Person2#: Oh, you are so efficient. I thought you might give it to me tomorrow. Thanks.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. You know, these days I have been reflecting on my biggest weakness procrastination. The more I think about it, the more I hate myself for being so disorganized. I decided to change the situation as soon as possible. Otherwise I will be more regretful later.\n#Person2#: This is encouraging news, good for you! What is your solution, then?\n#Person1#: The most useful method is to make plans and set priorities. It helps me to manage time well and get the most important things done at the first place.\n#Person2#: Sounds not bad! Better performance isn't just about doing a lot more. It is about focusing on the right things to do.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get rid of procrastination and decides to make plans and set priorities. #Person2# thinks it's good for #Person1#.","topic":"procrastination"}
{"fname":"train_5487","dialogue":"#Person1#: Housekeeping. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. This is room 804. I can't find my coat. I was wondering if it's in the lost and found.\n#Person1#: I can check for you. Could you describe the coat?\n#Person2#: It's a light blue coat. It's got a hood and a big silver zipper.\n#Person1#: When was the last time you saw it?\n#Person2#: Last night. I think I may have left it in the lobby bar.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll check the lost and found with the bar manager. We'll do our best to find it.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I appreciate that.","summary":"#Person2# phones to Housekeeping for #Person2#'s lost coat. #Person1# asks for more details and will check the lost and found.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_5488","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I have a word with you?\n#Person2#: You've called me at a bad time. I'm writing a report and have to finish within an hour.\n#Person1#: You really like leaving things to the last minute.\n#Person2#: I know this is a terrible habit.","summary":"#Person1# wants to talk to #Person2#, but #Person2#'s writing a report to meet a deadline.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5489","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Irene. This is your first day to work here. I hope you will like your job.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Miss Jean. I think I'll enjoy working with you.\n#Person1#: This is your desk. Sit down here please.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Miss Irene, your main duty is to answer phone calls and transfer them to the person wanted.\n#Person2#: I see. What if the person wanted is out?\n#Person1#: In that Case, you are supposed to ask the caller to leave a message.\n#Person2#: Will I be responsible for keeping all the files in order?\n#Person1#: Yes, you will. The secretary will do this with you.\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"Miss Jean greets Miss Irene on her first day to work and introduces Miss Irene's duties to her.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_5490","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you paying for your college education?\n#Person2#: My expense for every semester is almost $15,000. At the start of each semester my parents pay the $10,000 in tuition. I also get $2,000 in financial aid. I have to earn the rest myself.\n#Person1#: How do you do that?\n#Person2#: I have a part-time job at a hotel. I work about twenty hours a week, and earn $400. Mter taxes, I make about $320.\n#Person1#: How do you spend the money?\n#Person2#: It helps to pay for my room and board on campus. It also pays for things like my cell phone, book, transportation, and clothes.\n#Person1#: You don't have much money for fun, do you?\n#Person2#: That's time! I stick to my budget carefully so I don't have to borrow. I don't like to owe people money. I hardly ever go to movies. My roommates and I usually rent videos, and split the cost, so it's cheaper.\n#Person1#: How else do you save money?\n#Person2#: I don't go to restaurants. I make meals with my roommates so it's cheaper to eat. I try to walk or ride my bicycle to college. Oh, and I buy a lot of my clothes at second-hand stores. You can find some very cheap, decent clothes in those stores.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has to do part-time job to earn the rest expense for #Person2#'s college education. #Person2# sticks to #Person2#'s budget and tries to save money in watching movies, eating, transportation and clothes.","topic":"money management"}
{"fname":"train_5491","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think that intermarriage is a good idea. After all, we are living in a cosmopolitan country. We have so many different races living together peacefully, don't we? It is nothing new to us, and I feel that inter- marriage will work out\n#Person2#: Personally, I feel that it is not a very sound idea. It is difficult for two people of entirely different religions to live and share life together. They will face so many problems that it would be better if they don't get married in the first place.\n#Person1#: Of course there will be problems. Even two people of the same religion have problems. It is the same in this case. except that it will be slightly more difficult, I guess.\n#Person2#: I agree with you, Henry. Naturally, there will be arguments and personal differences. Marriage thrives on a give-and-take policy, so a couple will have to learn to adapt to each other's customs and traditions.\n#Person1#: That's right. Married people should be more tolerant towards each other and be willing to learn about each other's religion. Only then can understanding and acceptance be achieved ultimately.\n#Person2#: You talk as if it were very simple. It isn't, you know. I should know. as I am a child of a mixed marriage.\n#Person1#: All right, you tell us why is is not such a good idea.\n#Person2#: You see, Henry, it depends on the individuals concerned. If two people of different religions marry, they should be prepared for the consequences. It is only after marriage that the vast differences in the cultures begin to show. Little things, from food and clothes to bigger aspects like religious beliefs, tend to clash, leading eventually to a rift. Besides. there will be either personal pride or the reluctance to accept the other's views. It may lead to a big gap between the parents, and their children may suffer a lot in between.\n#Person1#: You have a point there. but I can also tell you of several such couples who are living happily together.\n#Person2#: I suppose that you are right. Intermarriage can lead to happiness or sorrow, depending on how it is handled.","summary":"Henry thinks that intermarriage is a good idea while #Person2# thinks the opposite because #Person2# thinks it is difficult for two people of different religions to live together and shares some experience of being a child of a mixed marriage. Finally, they reach an agreement that intermarriage can lead to happiness or sorrow, depending on how it is handled.","topic":"intermarriage discussion"}
{"fname":"train_5492","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't find my purse.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. Maybe you left it at the bank. You took it out when you cashed the cheque.\n#Person1#: But I remember having it after that.\n#Person2#: Well, you paid for the coffee when we were in that coffee shop. Remember?\n#Person1#: That's right. I remember feeling it to my pocket as we walked out.\n#Person2#: And then, we dropped in ... bookshop...\n#Person1#: Yes. But I remember taking a piece of paper out of my purse to write down the name of the book on it. I think I must have left the purse on the shelf. I'll call the bookshop and see if they found it.","summary":"#Person1# can't find #Person1#'s purse. #Person1# and #Person2# think #Person1# may have left the purse in the bookshop and #Person1# will call the bookshop.","topic":"lose the purse"}
{"fname":"train_5493","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, what is your schedule like every day?\n#Person2#: Well, uh, I get up around a quarter to six ( 5:45 ) in the morning.\n#Person1#: Wow! That's kind of early.\n#Person2#: A little. Then, I eat a quick breakfast, and I catch the bus at, uh, 7:00. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the bus stop.\n#Person1#: That's a pretty good walk.\n#Person2#: Yeah, and uh, next, I work at the library from 8:00 to 11:15 or so, and I have classes from noon until about five.\n#Person1#: Um.\n#Person2#: And then I catch the bus back home, and I arrive ... well, you know how the traffic is. It depends on traffic, but around 6:15, and I make a sandwich or something for dinner, and then I walk to the gym and meet some of my friends, uh, there [ Oh, that sounds fun. ] around 7:00. [ Around 7:00? ] You know Steve? [ Uh-huh. ] Yeah, he and I usually go. Steve and uh, what is her name? The new girl, um. I think her name is Amy.\n#Person1#: So you have a group you work out with then?\n#Person2#: Right.\n#Person1#: That sounds fun.\n#Person2#: And we exercise, play basketball, lift weights ... you know, do things like that ... for about an hour and a half.\n#Person1#: Wow. Do you do that every night?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I usually go to the gym on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. And on Wednesdays, I take guitar lessons [ Ooh, fun! ] Yeah, uh, in the evening at a music school, you know, just around the corner from my house.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's convenient.\n#Person2#: Yeah, yeah. It's really nice.\n#Person1#: Well, I was wondering when do you get time to see your girlfriend.\n#Person2#: That's the problem. I only see her on Tuesdays in the evening and on Saturdays and some Sundays. I mean, we usually text each other every day, and I sometimes call her during my lunch break.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's nice.\n#Person2#: It sounds like you have a very busy schedule.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# gets up around 5:45 am, catches the bus at 7:00, works at the library from 8:00 to 11:15, has classes from noon to 5 pm, eats dinner around 6:15, and does work out with friends around 7:00 three days a week. On Wednesday nights, #Person2# has guitar lessons and #Person2# only see his girlfriend on Tuesday evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays.","topic":"daily schedule"}
{"fname":"train_5494","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, taxi. \n#Person2#: Good morning, Lady. Where do you wanna go? \n#Person1#: I want to go to this place. \n#Person2#: You want to go to No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie? \n#Person1#: Yes, yes, No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie.\n#Person2#: I am sorry. I don't know where that is. I only know where Xiaoyun Road is, but I've never heard of Xiangyun Dajie. \n#Person1#: You don't know Xiangyun Dajie, do you? \n#Person2#: No, maybe you can ask some other taxi drivers. I am sorry. I can't help you. \n#Person1#: Not at all. Thank you all the same. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to go to No. 22 Xiangyun Dajie, but #Person2# doesn't know where it is and suggests #Person2# asking other taxi drivers.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_5495","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome! \n#Person2#: Would you give me a bottle of beer, please? \n#Person1#: With ice, sir? \n#Person2#: No, ice will spoil the taste. \n#Person1#: Anything else, sir? \n#Person2#: Yes. Something non-alcoholic, please. \n#Person1#: Fruit juice, milk or mineral water? \n#Person2#: A glass of juice please. \n#Person1#: Coming up immediately. ","summary":"#Person2# orders beer and juice with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order drinks"}
{"fname":"train_5496","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. . . \n#Person2#: Yes, sir. How may I be of service? \n#Person1#: I would like to return this item. . . Are refunds allowed? \n#Person2#: Certainly. The customer is always right, we are here to serve you. Is there a reason that you would like to return it? Did you have problems with our product or services? \n#Person1#: No, no. . . It was just the wrong size. \n#Person2#: Would you be interested in an exchange as opposed to a refund? I think I can help you to find the appropriate size. \n#Person1#: No. I would rather just return it. \n#Person2#: Sure, no problem. Do you happen to have the receipt? \n#Person1#: Yeah, right here. \n#Person2#: Ok, just a moment, please. Here you are, I need you to sign here, please. And here is your refund. Is there anything else I can help you with? \n#Person1#: No, thank you. \n#Person2#: You're welcome. Have a nice day! ","summary":"#Person1# wants to return an item and get refunds because of the wrong size. #Person2# is assisting #Person1#.","topic":"refund"}
{"fname":"train_5497","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been? \n#Person2#: I've been away on holidays for sometime. \n#Person1#: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays? \n#Person2#: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Hong Kong, stopover for 3 days. Our last stop was China. We visited the Great Wall. \n#Person1#: You must have a wonderful time. \n#Person2#: Yes. We enjoyed ourselves very much. Have you traveled much, Luke? \n#Person1#: No, my wife doesn't like traveling. We haven't been traveling for more than ten years. The first time we traveled together was in 1978 when we just got married. We spent our honeymoon in the Alps. ","summary":"Anna tells Luke she and her husband went to Bangkok and China on holiday. Luke tells Anna he doesn't travel much.","topic":"traveling"}
{"fname":"train_5498","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, you friend's getting married on Saturday. What have you bought her as a wedding gift. I find is so hard to choose the right gift. \n#Person2#: My friend and her fiance had a really good idea. They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook. The picture are of things they want. People sign their name by the item they will buy. \n#Person1#: That's clever! Then everyone knows that they are buying something the couple really want and there's no chance of two people buying the same gift. What things were in the notebook? \n#Person2#: Most of the things were household appliance. You know, everything from an iron through a vacuum cleaner to a cooker. I think it's an excellent way for everyone who knows the couple to help them set up home. \n#Person1#: So , what did you get them? \n#Person2#: I bought a sewing machine. I know that my friend likes making her own clothes, but her current sewing machine is quite old and has some problems. \n#Person1#: What's wrong with it? \n#Person2#: She says that after several years of use, it's not working properly. When she uses it, it makes a funny noise. \n#Person1#: Household appliance don't seem to last for a long time nowadays. \n#Person2#: I think it's because the manufactures are constantly bringing out new models. Because they know that we will buy the new models, the appliances don't need to last more than five or ten years at most. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the notebook made by #Person2#'s friend and her fiance in which there are pictures of things they want as wedding gifts. #Person2# then tells #Person1# she bought them a sewing machine.","topic":"wedding gifts"}
{"fname":"train_5499","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is how a holiday should be. Relaxing on the beach with a nice cool drink. \n#Person2#: Isn't it wonderful here? The kids are enjoying themselves in the swimming pool. I hope it's safe. \n#Person1#: Don't worry about them. They're very responsible. Besides, there are many people there and there's lifeguard employed by the hotel. Waiter! Could I have another drink please? Thank you. So, what shall we do this evening?\n#Person2#: The kids said that they wanted to go to a party at the hotel. There's a special one just for kids. \n#Person1#: So, we could try that restaurant that was recommended in the guidebook. Then we could go to a club. We haven't been to one for ages. \n#Person2#: That's a great idea. We can really enjoy ourselves without worrying about the kids. \n#Person1#: Now, how about going for a swim in the sea? We shouldn't sunbathe all day. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying themselves on the beach. They talk about the kids' safety and their plans for this evening.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_5500","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would much rather see her once or twice and not do anything about it. what could I about it anyway? \n#Person2#: Don't say things like this. Please be confident. I think you still have the chance to win her love, unless you don't love her anymore. \n#Person1#: Don't you think she is a bit out of my way? \n#Person2#: In some way, she is more modern. \n#Person1#: If I do try to do anything, I'd only be sent off with a flea in my ear. \n#Person2#: If you really think so, in my opinion you should give up this feeling completely. ","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# of pursuing a girl. #Person2# tells him to give up this feeling.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5501","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hilda, I know you're busy and I really hate to bother you, but...\n#Person2#: What is it, Bill?\n#Person1#: Well, I was hoping you could give me a ride to the airport.\n#Person2#: Can't you take the subway?\n#Person1#: My flight is early in the morning on Sunday. I don't think the subway is open then.\n#Person2#: Well, I've got tons of homework to do before next Monday. You know, we have exams on Wednesday afternoon. What about calling a taxi? It shouldn't be too expensive on a day with so little traffic.\n#Person1#: You're right, but it's not money I'm worried about. It's the time of day.\n#Person2#: You think there won't be any taxis on the road in the morning?\n#Person1#: Exactly. I won't be able to get a ride and I'll miss my flight. I could explain how you're helping me, so our teacher might excuse you.\n#Person2#: That would be great, but I doubt if I can get out of a final exam. My neighbor sometimes drives people to the downtown area. He charges them $6 and they save money on a $10 parking fee.\n#Person1#: Do you think he take me?\n#Person2#: I'll be happy to give you his number.","summary":"Bill requests Hilda to drive him to the airport in the early morning on Sunday because he's afraid there won't be a subway or taxi available. Hilda's busy with her schoolwork, so she recommends her neighbor.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_5502","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, I heard that you got a new job. Is that true?\n#Person2#: Yes, Tony. I am working as a guide in our city's museum. I introduce unexplained pictures, items and things to the visitors.\n#Person1#: But that is a hard job. You know, you will have to learn about history.\n#Person2#: I know. I like reading about the past. When I read history, I can correctly choose what to do in the present situation. I love this job very much.\n#Person1#: I see. You will learn a lot from it.\n#Person2#: That's true. Besides, most importantly, I can get some work experience from it. Maybe you can also find a part time job. It will do you a lot of good.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea, but I don't want to do what you do.","summary":"Lucy tells Tony she got a new job as a guide in the city's museum and she enjoys the job and gets some work experience.","topic":"part-time job"}
{"fname":"train_5503","dialogue":"#Person1#: Congratulations on winning the speech contest, Peter!\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me some important factors in delivering a successful speech?\n#Person2#: Well, basically 4 points. Pronunciation, intonation, a well written essay and proper body language.\n#Person1#: But how do you use body language properly?\n#Person2#: The key point is that body language should be a natural aid to the ideas you express. Don't use body language simply because you think you should do so.\n#Person1#: I see. By the way, how do you benefit from such an experience?\n#Person2#: A lot! this public performance tests my English, strengthens my confidence and may bring me more opportunities.\n#Person1#: I quite agree with you.","summary":"Peter, who won the speech contest, tells #Person1# four important factors in delivering a successful speech and what he benefits from this experience.","topic":"speech"}
{"fname":"train_5504","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall I phone and tell your secretary you're not coming today?\n#Person2#: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or two. You better say I'm staying in bed.\n#Person1#: But you not in bed. Do you want me to tell a lie?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's only a very little one, dear. I'm not making a false excuse. I really have a bad headache.\n#Person1#: Then put the cigarette out. It's very foolish of you to smoke when you've got a cold.\n#Person2#: Very well, dear, you're quite right.\n#Person1#: Look, here some boiling water. Do as I tell you now. I've put something in the water that will do a lot of good. Put your nose over the water. That's right. Breathe in deeply. It'll do you a lot of good.\n#Person2#: It smells nice.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to phone and tell #Person2#'s secretary that #Person2#'s not coming today due to illness. #Person1# then offers #Person2# some boiling water to make #Person2# feel better.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5505","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Richard. Nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Hi, Barbara. Haven't seen you for ages!\n#Person1#: I've just come back from Canada. I was helping in a research program and I stayed in a town near Toronto for 2 months.\n#Person2#: Oh, how nice! Did your program go smoothly?\n#Person1#: Yes, and I'm going back in March to continue.\n#Person2#: Did you enjoy your stay in Canada?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. They were very nice people. I mean, the people I worked with, very friendly and very helpful.\n#Person2#: Did you travel a lot there?\n#Person1#: No, we were very busy trying to finish the first part before Christmas. But my friends took me to quite a few parties and I never forget the big meal on Thanksgiving Day, and the fun we had on Boxing Day.\n#Person2#: What Day?\n#Person1#: Boxing Day. The day following Christmas Day.\n#Person2#: You certainly learned a lot there.","summary":"Barbara tells Richard she was in Canada to help in a research program and she enjoyed the stay, especially Thanksgiving Day and Boxing Day.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5506","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to do for the project?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I was hoping you could help me think of something.\n#Person1#: Well, you're such a good artist. You could talk about watercolor while you're doing one in front of the class.\n#Person2#: Maybe, but what if I make a mistake in front of everyone?\n#Person1#: Come on, you're really talented. Besides you wouldn't have to do much preparation before hand.\n#Person2#: True.\n#Person1#: Or how about this? You could bring in a photo, a pencil drawing and watercolor of the same subject. Something simple so it wouldn't take so much time to do like a flower. Then you could show the advantages and disadvantages of working with different materials.\n#Person2#: I could do that ahead of time.\n#Person1#: You could, but remember it would take a lot more time.\n#Person2#: Sure. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# doing the art project by showing the same subject in different materials to show the advantages and disadvantages.","topic":"project discussion"}
{"fname":"train_5507","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, eh, could you tell me something about the job?\n#Person2#: Sure, it's working behind the box office, selling tickets to people that come in to buy a ticket to go and see a film.\n#Person1#: Ok, and what are the hours I'd have to work?\n#Person2#: Well, it's just from 4:00 till 6:00 Monday to Friday.\n#Person1#: Ahha, so weekends are free then.\n#Person2#: Yeah, weekends are free.\n#Person1#: And how much is the salary?\n#Person2#: It's 5 pounds an hour, so working from 4:00 till 6:00 that's obviously 10 pounds a day.\n#Person1#: Ahha, alright. How do I apply?\n#Person2#: Well, the best thing is if you come in and see me and we can fill out an application form while you're here.\n#Person1#: Ok, and who do I ask for?\n#Person2#: Uh, you ask for Steve Wallace.\n#Person1#: Alright. Thank you then.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the details of the job #Person1# is interested in and tells #Person1# how to apply for it.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_5508","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing there with your mobile phone?\n#Person2#: I'm moblogging.\n#Person1#: Moblogging? What does that mean?\n#Person2#: Oh, Moblogging is a combination of the word 'mobile' and 'blogging'. It's another form of blogging. Users can publish blog entries to the web from a mobile phone or other mobile devices.\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting. That must be very convenient.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. I can blog wherever and whenever I'm on the move. It's especially good when I'm on a business trip and my laptop happens to be away from me.\n#Person1#: How can you do that?\n#Person2#: Well, if I simply want to write a few words, I'll send it by email or edit it all from the cellphone browser.\n#Person1#: What if you want to publish some photos?\n#Person2#: Then I'll shoot some pictures, resize the images and upload them with text descriptions to my blog.\n#Person1#: I see. Moblogging must have done a great favor for habitual bloggers like you.\n#Person2#: You bet it.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about moblogging. #Person2# introduces the origin and advantages of moblogging and tells #Person1# how to publish words and photos.","topic":"moblogging"}
{"fname":"train_5509","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jack. Are you in town for another job interview?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm pretty hopeful this time. I've just finished my second interview with this company.\n#Person1#: That sounds great. I hope it works out for you, but wasn't expensive just getting here?\n#Person2#: No. In fact, the company is paying all my expenses. They put me up in a hotel downtown.\n#Person1#: How nice! How many people are they interviewing?\n#Person2#: They interviewed 16 for the first time and then four of us were chosen to go back for this interview.\n#Person1#: Well, I hope it goes well. John and I would love it if you come to this area to work.\n#Person2#: I would too. But my girlfriend hopes I can find a job close to home.\n#Person1#: Oh, what a decision! Good luck!","summary":"Jack tells #Person1# about his second interview with the company. #Person1# hopes the interview goes well and wishes Jack good luck.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5510","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a beautiful necklace!\n#Person2#: It was my grandmothers'.\n#Person1#: She gave it to you as a birthday gift?\n#Person2#: No, she gave it to me before she passed away.\n#Person1#: I see. That's a beautiful vase. Is it from your grandmother, too?\n#Person2#: No, it comes from China. My husband went to China on business last month and bought it for me.","summary":"#Person1# admires #Person2#'s necklace given by her grandmother and vase bought from China.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5511","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, may I have a pet? My friend Susan got a puppy for her birthday.\n#Person2#: That was nice. But a puppy takes a lot of work. I don't have the time to walk him.\n#Person1#: I could look after a puppy. I would take him for walks.\n#Person2#: In the rain, every day, I would have to go with you. But I have to work hard in the office.\n#Person1#: Oh, dad. Susan's puppy sounds so lovely.\n#Person2#: Jasmine, we live in an apartment. Susan lives in a house with a big garden. There is not so much room here. I do have an idea though.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: You could have a rabbit. Rabbits are much easier to look after and they can be very friendly. I believe your rabbit will be your friend for a long time.\n#Person1#: Dad, can we go to the pet shop?\n#Person2#: I'll ask your mom first. But yes, I expect so.","summary":"Jasmine wants to have a puppy. Her dad refuses because he doesn't have time and there is not so much room in their apartment. Her dad suggests having a rabbit instead.","topic":"have a pet"}
{"fname":"train_5512","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, auntie. Is Andy in? I want to invite him over for the weekend. The great young singer Justin Bieber is giving a performance in the concert hall nearby.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you, Dirk. But I don't think Andy will be able to make it.\n#Person1#: Why? Doesn't he like Justin Bieber?\n#Person2#: He does like him. But there's something wrong with his stomach. He went to the doctors with your uncle for an examination today. He hasn't come back yet.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it is nothing serious.\n#Person2#: I hope so, too. But he was in great pain this morning. I was really scared.\n#Person1#: What do you think caused it?\n#Person2#: I don't know for sure. Perhaps it has something to do with what he ate last night. He went to Mary's birthday party and ice cream was served there.\n#Person1#: He likes ice cream?\n#Person2#: You are right. He must have eaten too much.","summary":"Dirk invites Andy to the performance of Justin Bieber for the weekend, but his aunt says Andy won't go because there's something wrong with Andy's stomach.","topic":"invitation to performance"}
{"fname":"train_5513","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's our tenth anniversary. Where would you like to go this time? I can take 5 days off work. That will give us 9 days in total, including the weekends before and after.\n#Person2#: Somewhere warm and full of sunshine. How about Bali?\n#Person1#: It's close, only a 2 hour flight from here, but that place is too expensive.\n#Person2#: Emm, then how about Fiji?\n#Person1#: I don't like long flights. It's 12 hours from Beijing. What about Thailand? 6 hours on the plane to Phuket isn't that bad and I always love Thai food.\n#Person2#: That would be a great place. Since we have so much time, maybe we can take a day trip to the Similan Islands. I have been wanting to visit that National Park. The pictures look wonderful.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about where to enjoy themselves for their tenth anniversary. They finally decide to go to Thailand.","topic":"anniversary activities"}
{"fname":"train_5514","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you believe the school year is almost here?\n#Person2#: I know. Every time I walk by our new school, I get a little anxious.\n#Person1#: Why? Everything is going to be so much better.\n#Person2#: Really? I heard it is a lot of extra work.\n#Person1#: Relax. We'll get used to it, apparently there was a huge computer room we can study in. Also, they have just finished building a new running track and put in artificial grass.\n#Person2#: Cool! We'll have lots of fun on the playground.\n#Person1#: You think that's cool? There are 2 gyms and indoor swimming pool. Anyway, we have to choose 2 arts courses this year, any thoughts?\n#Person2#: At first, I thought about dance and music, but I changed my mind. I think I'm going to try acting instead. And since I'm joining the school newspaper, I'll take something related to that.\n#Person1#: Good for you. I'm going to improve my drawing and learn how to play the drums.\n#Person2#: Hey, maybe if you become a famous musician, I can interview you.","summary":"#Person2# is anxious about going to a new school and #Person1# comforts #Person2#. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the facilities of the new school, and then they talk about what art courses they are going to choose.","topic":"new school"}
{"fname":"train_5515","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alands Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.\n#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 can order it for you.\n#Person1#: That's okay, I'll just check back later. Do you have the new Sting album?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's right over here.\n#Person1#: Great. One last question. Where is your jazz section?\n#Person2#: Back there against that wall.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see it. Thanks for your help.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the Alands Morrissette album, the new Sting album and the jazz section.","topic":"buying albums"}
{"fname":"train_5516","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me what's included in your warranty?\n#Person2#: Certainly. The product has a two-year guarantee. If it breaks down during that period we offer a replacement unit completely free of charge. Our products are very reliable but we recommend you take out an extended warranty. This covers you for a further two years.\n#Person1#: I see. What does that include?\n#Person2#: It covers all parts and labour, except for normal wear and tear of course.\n#Person1#: What sort of response time do you guarantee?\n#Person2#: Our engineers are on call 24 hours a day. We guarantee someone will be with you within four hours, but in practice it's often much sooner.\n#Person1#: Are there any exclusions?\n#Person2#: Not really. It's a very comprehensive warranty. I ' ll put a copy in the post to you and you can read through the small print.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the warranty includes a two-year guarantee and all parts and labor. An extended warranty covers 2 years further. The service is available for 24 hours.","topic":"warranty"}
{"fname":"train_5517","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, come on, Ultraman!\n#Person2#: What's up, Bro? What's in the bulletin?\n#Person1#: It says that there will be a blackout from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. in our neighborhood today.\n#Person2#: Blackout? Even the TV has the limit.\n#Person1#: Don't you know you will look like a monster in the blackout?\n#Person2#: Oops, no, Daddy can't watch American Idol, either!\n#Person1#: That's not the point. Come on, can you imagine that there will be no electricity on such a hot day?\n#Person2#: Oh, my god! No air-conditioner!\n#Person1#: OK, since you are the smart one, can you come up with a better plan? So that we won't be baked like cookies here.\n#Person2#: How about playing Barbie out there in the neighborhood?\n#Person1#: Barbie? You know, I might be seven, but I'm not a girl.\n#Person2#: Do you have a better plan?\n#Person1#: All right, all right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# can not see the TV show and cannot use the air-conditioner because of the blackout. So they decide to play barbie in the neighborhood.","topic":"blackout"}
{"fname":"train_5518","dialogue":"#Person1#: How old is Keith?\n#Person2#: He's 21. How old is James?\n#Person1#: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.\n#Person2#: How's your father?\n#Person1#: He's fine. He retired last week. It's a turning point in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.\n#Person2#: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.\n#Person1#: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.\n#Person2#: So, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!\n#Person1#: How do you want to spend your old age?\n#Person2#: In the same way, probably.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the age of Keith and James. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s father wants to have an active retirement.","topic":"retirement plan"}
{"fname":"train_5519","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! How do I get more amenities?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. I'm not sure I understand.\n#Person1#: I'm talking about the free stuff, like soap and shampoo.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. So, you're saying that you've already run out of your amenities.\n#Person1#: No, no. I've got plenty left.\n#Person2#: Now I'm confused again! What is the problem?\n#Person1#: What am I going to do about souvenirs?\n#Person2#: Oh, I get it! You want souvenirs!\n#Person1#: Yes, I've got enough soap for my use, but no extra soap for souvenirs.\n#Person2#: Sir, our souvenir shop carries all those items, and as a guest you get a discount.\n#Person1#: Please! Free souvenirs are the only true souvenirs.\n#Person2#: I understand completely, sir. Housekeeping will bring you souvenirs in just a moment.","summary":"#Person1# wants more amenities which confuses #Person2#. #Person2# finally understands what #Person1# needs is free souvenirs and asks the housekeeping to bring #Person1# souvenirs.","topic":"souvenirs"}
{"fname":"train_5520","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder if you could allow us any discount for this commodity. It's the general practice that wholesalers usually get some discount from manufacturers or suppliers.\n#Person2#: As a rule, we don't allow any discount.\n#Person1#: But we usually get a discount of 3 % to 5 % from our other suppliers. Actually, some discount on your prices would make it easier for us to promote sales, you know.\n#Person2#: That's true. But I am sorry I can't make an exception. We have quoted you our lowest price. We can't give you any more discounts.","summary":"#Person1# wants some discount to promote sales, but #Person2# doesn't agree with that because it's the lowest quoted price.","topic":"discount negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_5521","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're working hard, George. What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm making a bookcase. Give me that hammer please, Dan.\n#Person1#: Which hammer. This one?\n#Person2#: No, not that one. The big one.\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Dan.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do now, George?\n#Person2#: I'm going to paint it.\n#Person1#: What colour are you going to paint it?\n#Person2#: I'm going to paint it pink.\n#Person1#: Pink!\n#Person2#: This bookcase isn't for me. It's for my daughter, Susan. Pink's her favorite colour.","summary":"George tells Dan he's making a bookcase and going to paint it pink for his daughter.","topic":"bookcase"}
{"fname":"train_5522","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like a pair of sports shoes.\n#Person1#: Well, we have all kinds of sports shoes. Could you tell me what kind of sport you usually do?\n#Person2#: I just like jogging.\n#Person1#: OK, then you can buy a pair of jogging shoes. Here are jogging shoes. Which pair do you like best?\n#Person2#: Er. . . , that blue pair. I need size 43, please.\n#Person1#: Here you are. You can try them on.\n#Person2#: Very comfortable. I'll take them.","summary":"#Person2# likes jogging so #Person1# recommends jogging shoes. #Person2# buys a blue pair.","topic":"buying shoes"}
{"fname":"train_5523","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to withdraw some money.\n#Person1#: Please fill in the slip, stating the exact amount you wish to withdraw.\n#Person2#: All right. And here's my bankbook. Is that all?\n#Person1#: Your ID card, please.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Here it is.\n#Person1#: Do you want large ones or small ones?\n#Person2#: Four in hundred, one in ten, please.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute, please. . . Here's the cash.\n#Person2#: By the way, I'd like to change some U. S. dollars to pounds and I want to know today's exchange rate.\n#Person1#: Well, sir. According to today's exchange rate, every pound in cash is equivalent to 1. 89 U. S. dollars. How much would you like to change?\n#Person2#: I want 100 pounds. And here are 189 U. S. dollars.\n#Person1#: . . . OK. And here's your money.\n#Person2#: Thank you. And goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw some money, change some U.S. dollars to pounds and tells #Person2# today's exchange rate.","topic":"bank business"}
{"fname":"train_5524","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: I am reading.\n#Person1#: I can see that. But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale? Are you buying a house?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. But I like to see what is available.\n#Person1#: Can I have a look as well?\n#Person2#: Of course, have a seat.\n#Person1#: Oh, this one looks really good. And look at the garden. So beautiful.\n#Person2#: Yes, nice. But I prefer this wooden house with a garden fence and a sloping roof.\n#Person1#: Yes, but my house has large windows and so gets lots of sun. And it has a small balcony at the top.\n#Person2#: Well, you can't compare a small balcony to this large veranda. This is perfect for having a barbecue in summer.\n#Person1#: Talking about a barbecue, didn't you say you are organizing one next week?\n#Person2#: Yes, next Saturday. I hope you can make it.","summary":"Jack is reading the advertisement for houses and #Person1# wants to have a look as well. Jack wants the wooden house and invites #Person1# to a barbecue.","topic":"house ads"}
{"fname":"train_5525","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Smith? This is Lili. I'm calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner we had yesterday. I enjoyed it very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. I'd like you to join us for dinner again sometime.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Smith. I'm returning to China today.\n#Person2#: Today?\n#Person1#: Yes. I appreciate all help and in particular, all the time that you've spent on my account during my stay here.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it. I am pleased to help you.\n#Person1#: If there's anything that I can help you in the future, please let me know.\n#Person2#: I'll do that. Thank you. Have a safe trip home.","summary":"Lili is calling to thank Smith for the dinner and help in the past time.","topic":"farewell and appreciation"}
{"fname":"train_5526","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Chris, I've heard that you're from a big family. How many people?\n#Person2#: Nine total. Seven children and my parents.\n#Person1#: Seven children? That's a lot. Why did your parents have so many?\n#Person2#: Well, my mother came from a big family, and wanted to have one of her own. My father was an only child, and didn't really care about having a large family, but my mother talked him into it.\n#Person1#: Jeez, seven children. That must have a lot of problems. We have four children in my family and my grandparents can never get our names right.\n#Person2#: It can be hard, and there are certain sacrifices you have to make.\n#Person1#: Like what? I assume that there's no privacy.\n#Person2#: That's one. Another is the lack of personal property. Everything you have, from toys to clothes, is used by your brothers and sisters. Especially clothes. Three quarters of my wardrobe are hand-me-downs.\n#Person1#: And the age gap is also annoying. There's a ten-year difference between my younger brother and me. We have nothing in common.\n#Person2#: Same problem here. There's an 18 - year gap between the oldest and youngest child in my family. The last child was born just as the oldest was going to college.\n#Person1#: Well, at least going to college won't be too bad. Since both of your parents are college professors, they must give you reduced tuition at the college.\n#Person2#: They do, but it doesn't help too much. Having seven children means that the money situation in my home is always pretty tight.","summary":"Chris tells #Person1# that he has a big family with 7 children. Thus there are a lot of problems like privacy, personal property and an age gap of 18 years old. They always dress in elder's clothes and live with a tight budget.","topic":"big family"}
{"fname":"train_5527","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading? You've had your nose buried in that book since last night.\n#Person2#: This book is so good. I just can't put it down! It's called'The Power of One'.\n#Person1#: I haven't read a book like that for as long as I can remember.\n#Person2#: Me either. From the very first page, this author just pulled me right in!\n#Person1#: Can I read it when you're finished?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm in the last chapter now and it is just gripping.\n#Person1#: Don't tell me anything about it. I want to read it for myself.\n#Person2#: Okay. But be prepared for an all-nighter! I doubt you will want to put it down either.","summary":"#Person2# is indulged in a book that #Person1# never reads but wants to borrow. #Person1# tells #Person2# not to tell #Person1# any details.","topic":"attractive book"}
{"fname":"train_5528","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, thank you. Mr. Parry, for all your information. Just one more question.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir?\n#Person1#: Do you play any sports or games?\n#Person2#: I used to play football regularly when I was at university. And I used to do athletics in the summer.\n#Person1#: And what athletics did you play? Can you remember?\n#Person2#: I was a runnera long-distance runner.\n#Person1#: And now?\n#Person2#: No. I'm afraid I haven't had time since I got married.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you again for coming to see us. But just remember that we like people who join the company to play in the company sports teams.\n#Person2#: Certainly, sir.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mr. Parry does he play any sports or games and reminds Parry to play in the company sports teams.","topic":"sport"}
{"fname":"train_5529","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Spring Festival is drawing close. By then we will have five days off. I am expecting it.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me something about the Spring Festival?\n#Person1#: Just like you celebrate Christmas, we celebrate our lunar New Year's Day, the Spring Festival. It is a time for the family members and relatives to have a get-together.\n#Person2#: Christmas is also a special time for us to have the family reunion and to express our best wishes to those we love and those who love us in the coming new year.\n#Person1#: Christmas has more religious nature, while our Spring Festival is a more traditional holiday. On the New Year's Eve, we have a big dinner called'Family Reunion Dinner'. One of the traditional food to eat at the dinner is dumplings. After that, the adults usually sit chatting, watching TV, or playing cards.\n#Person2#: What are the children doing?\n#Person1#: They usually go outside to play firecrackers and fireworks.\n#Person2#: I heard one of the purposes to do it is to frighten the devils so they will not come to do any harm to people in the next year.\n#Person1#: Perhaps it is like what people told you. At 24 hours midnight, the time when the New Year really comes, we exchange'Happy New Year'to each other, and parents and grandparents will take out small packages wrapped with red paper, in them are some what we call'Lucky Money.\n#Person2#: Who will get the money?\n#Person1#: Of course the children.","summary":"#Person2# introduces the Spring Festival to #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# the children usually play firework and will get the lucky money from their grandparents and parents at the Spring Festival.","topic":"new year"}
{"fname":"train_5530","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you say we stop in at that Burger King over there and grab a bite?\n#Person2#: Forget it! If you think I'd ever set foot that inferior restaurant again, you gotta be nuts. Last time I ate that food, almost vomited. The service in there is terrible. It was the first time I ever stiffed a waiter\n#Person1#: Yeah, not seeing a single person anywhere informed me. Hey! How about that one over there?\n#Person2#: Oh, give me a break! That place is too lavish for us.\n#Person1#: Easy. It's on me.\n#Person2#: In that case, I'm right behind you.","summary":"#Person1# suggests going to Burger King but #Person2# refuses. #Person1# will treat #Person2# in a lavish place.","topic":"Burger King"}
{"fname":"train_5531","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, you look very tired.\n#Person2#: Yes, I nearly didn't sleep last night.\n#Person1#: Did you hold a party or something else yesterday?\n#Person2#: No, I just watched Supergirl, and it began too late in the night. I was too excited to get asleep after one o'clock.\n#Person1#: I don't like this program, because there are too many constant arguments between the judges.\n#Person2#: The contestants are different. These girls perform in free styles.\n#Person1#: Do you have much time watching TV?\n#Person2#: I think less than 3 hours. This year I didn't watch any entertainment programs. Too many ads between the programs. I prefer listening to the radio.\n#Person1#: I don't like ads, either. But ads could bring big profits to the TV station.\n#Person2#: If they could make beautiful ads, I could bear.","summary":"#Person2# looks tired since #Person2# watched Supergirl last night. #Person1# doesn't like it for there're constant arguments between the judges.","topic":"TV show"}
{"fname":"train_5532","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, 8520388 2.\n#Person2#: Hi, this is Maria. Is that Shirley?\n#Person1#: Hi, Maria, this is Shirley.\n#Person2#: Shirley, do you know today's homework from our economic law class? I have written it on a piece of paper but I can't find it now.\n#Person1#: Hold on for a moment please. I'm fetching my textbook.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Oh, the homework is to explain what economic law is both in broad sense and in narrow sense.\n#Person2#: Explain the economic law? An essay question again?\n#Person1#: Yes. You can use your textbook for your reference.\n#Person2#: Are there any clear answers in the book to this question?\n#Person1#: I don't think so, Maria, but I think you can look for information on the Internet.\n#Person2#: OK, thank you, Shirley. You are very helpful. I have another question. When does the Economic Law of China come into effect?\n#Person1#: Oh, there isn't such a code called economic law. The Economic Law of China is a general concept for several laws.\n#Person2#: There isn't such a code?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's a general name for several laws related to economics, like Commercial Law, and Law of Central Bank.\n#Person2#: Got it. Thank you, Shirley.","summary":"Maria calls Shirley to ask about today's homework from the economic law class. Maria also asks about the Economic Law of China but Shirley says there isn't such a code.","topic":"homework"}
{"fname":"train_5533","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: It's a surprise!\n#Person1#: For me?\n#Person2#: Yes. Let's go inside and you can open it up.\n#Person1#: Wow! It's big! What could it be?\n#Person2#: I'll give you two clues. First, it cost more than $ 250. And second, it's not big, but fat.\n#Person1#: What does that mean, not big but fat? You didn't buy. . .","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# a surprise and asks #Person1# to guess.","topic":"surprise"}
{"fname":"train_5534","dialogue":"#Person1#: I believe you ordered the Grand Slam breakfast.\n#Person2#: Oh, good! You know, I am looking at my plate and I ordered scrambled eggs, not fried.\n#Person1#: Oh, I just noticed that I accidentally brought you your friend's breakfast.\n#Person2#: I can just trade with him, thank you.\n#Person1#: And pancakes for you, sir.\n#Person2#: I am sorry, but I think I ordered waffles.\n#Person1#: I am sorry that I misheard you.\n#Person2#: Just please take my pancakes to trade for waffles. While I am waiting, I will eat my bacon and eggs.\n#Person1#: I will get straight back to you with your waffles.\n#Person2#: I would appreciate that.","summary":"#Person1# brings #Person2# fried eggs and pancakes by mistake. #Person2# will trade them for scrambled eggs and waffles.","topic":"wrong breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_5535","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is anybody here?\n#Person2#: Coming. What do you want today?\n#Person1#: Quite a lot. I need one pound of potatoes, three pints of milk, a dozen eggs and one pound of tomatoes.\n#Person2#: Our fruit is very fresh today. Do you want some?\n#Person1#: How much are the lemons?\n#Person2#: Three for ten cents.\n#Person1#: Give me a dozen lemons.\n#Person2#: Anything else?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. How much in total?\n#Person2#: Twenty eight dollars.","summary":"#Person1# buys potatoes, milk, tomatoes and lemons from #Person2#.","topic":"buying food"}
{"fname":"train_5536","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?\n#Person2#: We'd like to buy some furniture for our new house.\n#Person1#: Here are several sets of furniture, including sofa, dressing table, wardrobe, and sideboard. How about this one?\n#Person2#: We like a larger wardrobe.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants a larger wardrobe.","topic":"furniture"}
{"fname":"train_5537","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Oriental Hotel.\n#Person2#: I'd like to speak to marked Baker, please.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mr. Baker's not in. May I take your message?\n#Person2#: Yes, tell him Mr. Cook called and ask him to return my called as soon as he back.\n#Person1#: Alright. Mr. Cook, I have Mr. baker called you back as soon as he gets here.","summary":"Mr. Cook tells #Person1# to leave a message to let Mr. Baker call back.","topic":"a message"}
{"fname":"train_5538","dialogue":"#Person1#: Something's burning?\n#Person2#: Oh, my bread!\n#Person1#: Mm, I love burnt bread.\n#Person2#: Curse this oven! Curse it!\n#Person1#: But I prefer burnt bread.\n#Person2#: Curse the worst oven in the world.\n#Person1#: Wonderful! A perfect piece of bread!\n#Person2#: There are thirteen of them. Oh, have another. Have a third, if you like, have them all.","summary":"#Person2# bread is burnt and curses the oven. But #Person1# likes the burnt bread.","topic":"burnt bread"}
{"fname":"train_5539","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Ann, I am really sorry about last night. I shouldn't have said those things to you.\n#Person2#: I am sorry too. I know we've been talking about this beach trip for a while. I should have told Bob I was busy this weekend.\n#Person1#: don't be silly. You guys should spend as much time together as you can. Besides we can go to the beach anytime.\n#Person2#: thanks for understanding.\n#Person1#: well that's what being friends is about, isn't it?\n#Person2#: hey, what if the three of us go to the beach together? Besides, you and Bob haven't seen each other for a while. I don't want my best friend and my boyfriend to be complete strangers.\n#Person1#: Nah, I wouldn't worry about that. But I don't want to be the third wheel. You two should have some quiet time to yourselves.\n#Person2#: I know Bob won't mind. You can bring a date, like that guy from the bar you keep talking about.\n#Person1#: maybe. . . I'll think about it.\n#Person2#: well, I think you should come and have some fun. Besides you never know maybe he likes you as well. You should at least try.","summary":"Ann says sorry to #Person1# because she can't go to the beach with #Person1# as planned. She invites #Person1# and the guy from the bar to join her and Bob to go to the beach together. #Person1# will think about it.","topic":"forgiveness and invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5540","dialogue":"#Person1#: this is the route I thought we could take on our hike on Saturday afternoon.\n#Person2#: how long is it altogether?\n#Person1#: it's about six or seven miles. That's about the kilometers.\n#Person2#: that sounds OK. So, we start here at the car park and walk along the path to the waterfall.\n#Person1#: right. Then we turn left and walk up this small hill. The view from the top of the hill is worth the climb. We can eat a snack there.\n#Person2#: then we will follow this path down the hill to the old church.\n#Person1#: we can spend a few minutes looking around the church. Then, we turn right and walk along this path.\n#Person2#: this path leads to the cave. Can we look inside the cave?\n#Person1#: yes, we can, but it isn't very interesting.\n#Person2#: then we turn south and come back to the car park along this path.\n#Person1#: that's right.\n#Person2#: how long do you think it will take us to complete the walk?\n#Person1#: I think it will take about four hours, including breaks.\n#Person2#: that's fine. Are there signposts along the way, in case we get lost?\n#Person1#: yes, there are. They tell use which way to go and how far we have to walk.","summary":"#Person1# is introducing the hiking routine to #Person2#. They will start at the car park, walk along the path to the waterfall, turn left and walk up this small hill and then down to the church, finally back to the park through a cave.","topic":"hiking route"}
{"fname":"train_5541","dialogue":"#Person1#: My minibar is completely empty.\n#Person2#: Everything in that minibar has been consumed, sir?\n#Person1#: Everything's gone.\n#Person2#: Is there anything special you'd like?\n#Person1#: Just bring me three bottles each of Jim Beam and Perrier.\n#Person2#: Okay, sir. Three of each. Would you like anything else?\n#Person1#: The fruit basket was great. I need a few more apples, please.\n#Person2#: Perrier, Jim Beam, and apples. Is that it for now?\n#Person1#: Yes, one last thing\n#Person2#: Your order will be brought to you momentarily, sir.","summary":"#Person1#'s minibar is empty and orders 6 bottles of wine and apples from #Person2#.","topic":"ordering more"}
{"fname":"train_5542","dialogue":"#Person1#: Paul would be much wiser to stay in this country for another year to finish his master's degree than to rush home and take over his uncle's business now. Don't you think so?\n#Person2#: Oh, I couldn't agree with you more.","summary":"#Person2# agrees with #Person1# that it's wise for Paul to stay.","topic":"study or work"}
{"fname":"train_5543","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. I'd like to ask you a few questions about the robbery.\n#Person2#: Of course, officer. Come in.\n#Person1#: Tell me what happened.\n#Person2#: Well, last night I left work early. When I reached home, I saw that the lights were on in the library.\n#Person1#: What did you do then?\n#Person2#: I went and looked in the library window and I saw a man.\n#Person1#: What did he look like?\n#Person2#: Well, he was tall and he had red hair.\n#Person1#: Did he see you?\n#Person2#: Yes, he did. He ran out of the room and I went to call the police.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the robbery. #Person2# saw a tall man with red hair ran away from the library.","topic":"robbery questioning"}
{"fname":"train_5544","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you suggest some ways to bring family members closer together?\n#Person2#: Well, I feel it is very important for families to have regular meals together. One of my good childhood memories was dinner with my parents and two sisters. Because my husband and I both worked and our three children were busy with their studies, we seldom had a chance to get together as a family. But we thought it would be possible for us to sit down and enjoy meals together every week. First we tried setting fixed days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. But almost everyone was unhappy. Then my son had the idea that everyone told his or her most convenient days and I would choose the two best days. For a while the children were still unhappy with the idea. They said they would rather spend the time with their friends playing sports. Gradually, though, they began to see the evenings together as interesting and helpful. We loved a lot. We made plans for trips. We discussed each other's problems. After a couple of months anyone who had to miss a family meal felt regretful. And now we all feel than we have been able to build stronger relationships within the family that we had before.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# regular meals are important for families. #Person2# at first set a fixed time but everyone was unhappy. Then everyone told their most convenient days and #Person2# chose the two best ones. Now they really enjoy family dinners.","topic":"family meals"}
{"fname":"train_5545","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please, please, can you help me? Someone just stole my camera.\n#Person2#: Calm down, Madam. Now you said your camera was stolen.\n#Person1#: Yes. It was a petards, DF, Super.\n#Person2#: Color?\n#Person1#: Black.\n#Person2#: And how much was it worth?\n#Person1#: I only bought it last month. It costs 380 pounds.\n#Person2#: Right. Where was it stolen?\n#Person1#: In the city center, outside McDonalds, on Hope Avenue.\n#Person2#: What time was this?\n#Person1#: About 2:30.\n#Person2#: And did you get a look at who ever stole it?\n#Person1#: It was a young man, maybe 18 with short dark hair, and glasses. He was wearing a green T-shirt.\n#Person2#: And were there any other people?\n#Person1#: Lots of people was there but...,oh, the ice cream seller, he was standing on the corner.\n#Person2#: OK, an ice cream seller. Now what's your name?\n#Person1#: Mary Smith.\n#Person2#: OK, well Ms. Smith, that's all we can do for now, we'll phone you if we have any news.\n#Person1#: OK, then, thank you very much.","summary":"Mary Smith tells #Person2# her camera was stolen in the city center. The camera is black and the stealer was a young man wearing a green T-shirt. #Person2# will contact Mary if #Person2# has news.","topic":"stolen camera"}
{"fname":"train_5546","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, Mrs. Franks, I just like to read your statement back to you, and then you can write your name on it.\n#Person2#: Fine.\n#Person1#: I was standing in front of the Second National Bank building at about 8:50 am, I saw a small red car heading for the cross roads of Churchill Avenue, and York Road, it was coming towards me along Churchill Avenue at about 40 miles per hour. The traffic lights on York Road changed to green, and a delivery lorry began to move forward at about 5 miles per hour. The driver of the car probably didn't see that his traffic light has changed from orange to red, and ran into the side of the lorry.\n#Person2#: That's correct.","summary":"#Person1# reads #Person2#'s statement back to #Person2# and then #Person2# can write #Person2#'s name on it. #Person2# says the statement is right.","topic":"witness statement"}
{"fname":"train_5547","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like to drink? \n#Person2#: I feel like a cup of black tea. \n#Person1#: Wouldn't you like something to eat? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a portion of that strawberry tart. \n#Person1#: Right. I'll see if I can catch the waitress's eye. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what to drink and eat.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_5548","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you take a bus to and from work? \n#Person2#: Yeah, everyday. And there's only one choice. All the other buses are going the other direction. \n#Person1#: Hmm. I have the same problem. When I leave work, it's always rush hour. So the buses are always crowded. \n#Person2#: Oh, yeah, it's terrible. I will tell you the funniest thing I have seen in China. It's when so many people try to get onto one city bus, and the last guy is squeezed in so tight that the door is tightly pressed against his butt. \n#Person1#: That sounds terrible the way you describe it. But you know, not long ago I really suffered on the bus. \n#Person2#: What happened? Were you having a hard time getting on a bus? \n#Person1#: You just can't imagine! I waited for the first bus but it was too full, so I waited for the second, and it was still very crowded. Then I decided not to wait for the next one, and got on the second bus. It was so full that I had to stand on one foot! No kidding! \n#Person2#: Hmm. Good exercise, uh? \n#Person1#: Yeah, absolutely! \n#Person2#: And it's so much fun. One day, the bodies were so tightly packed that some girl's behind was pressed against my front. I was afraid to put my hands down for fear of accidentally groping her. \n#Person1#: You were so happy, weren't you? \n#Person2#: What do you think? I'm a good boy. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both agree the bus in the rush hour is very crowded. #Person1# can't even stand on one foot and #Person2# says sometimes people are so tightly packed that some girl's behind was pressed against #Person2#'s front.","topic":"crowded bus"}
{"fname":"train_5549","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wake up, Erik, time to rise and shine. \n#Person2#: Huh, oh, hi, Jane. I must have fallen asleep while I was reading. \n#Person1#: You and everyone else. It looks more like a camp-ground than a library. \n#Person2#: Well, the dorm's too noisy to study in, and I guess this place is too quiet. \n#Person1#: Have you had any luck finding a topic for your paper? \n#Person2#: No. Prof. Grant told us to write about anything in cultural anthropology. For once I wish she hadn't given us so much of a choice. \n#Person1#: Well, why not write about the ancient civilizations of Mexico. You seem to be interested in that part of the world. I am, but there is too much material to cover. I'll be writing forever, and Grant only wants five to seven pages. \n#Person2#: So they limit it to one region of Mexico. Say the Yucatan. You've been there and you said it's got lots of interesting relics. \n#Person1#: That's not a bad idea. I brought many plenty of books and things back with me last summer. That would be great resource material. Now if I can only remember where I put them. ","summary":"Erik hasn't found a topic for his paper yet and Jane suggests the ancient civilizations of Mexico but there's too much to cover. Erik advises her to focus on Yucatan and she agrees.","topic":"paper topic"}
{"fname":"train_5550","dialogue":"#Person1#: So click here, then up to the top. \n#Person2#: Er. . . Hum. . . Got it. \n#Person1#: Then open that window. Yeah, that one. \n#Person2#: Right! \n#Person1#: And that's it. You're done. \n#Person2#: I see what you mean. That was pretty easy after all. ","summary":"#Person1# teaches #Person2# to operate the computer.","topic":"teaching"}
{"fname":"train_5551","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this your new teacher? \n#Person2#: Yes, it is. \n#Person1#: Is she short? \n#Person2#: No, she's average. \n#Person1#: What color are her eyes? \n#Person2#: They're dark gray. \n#Person1#: What color is her hair? \n#Person2#: It's blond. \n#Person1#: And how old is she? \n#Person2#: I don't know. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the new teacher's height, age, etc.","topic":"new teacher"}
{"fname":"train_5552","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Amanda, how are you? I've missed working with you and the whole gang since my transfer last week. \n#Person2#: We've missed you too. The office just isn't the same without you. How is your new job? \n#Person1#: It's great. I really get to focus on what I like to do and everyone has been very nice and welcoming. However, I'm having a small problem with my new colleagues. \n#Person2#: What happened? \n#Person1#: Well, three people are celebrating their birthdays this month and the policy here is for everyone to contribute ten dollars to a card and cake for each person. \n#Person2#: Wow, so you'll be out thirty dollars on your first week at work! \n#Person1#: I know. It is a lot of money and I haven't gotten to know any of the people celebrating their birthdays well enough yet. At our old department, it was only three dollars for each birthday and there were only ten of us. \n#Person2#: Well, every department is different. You wouldn't want your new co-workers to think you're a Grinch, right? \n#Person1#: What is that? \n#Person2#: A Grinch is a person who spoils the mood at a happy occasion by being selfish or unenthusiastic. You know - a party pooper. \n#Person1#: I definitely don't want to be that! But, I still think it's unreasonable for them to ask me for such a big sum of money when we don't know each other very well. What should I do? ","summary":"#Person1# complains to Amanda that in her new department everyone has to contribute ten dollars whenever someone's celebrating a birthday. #Person1# doesn't want to spoil the mood of celebration but she thinks it's unreasonable.","topic":"birthday contribution"}
{"fname":"train_5553","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever witnessed any crimes or accidents? \n#Person2#: I don't quite remember. Why did you ask that? \n#Person1#: I was taking a walk in the park early this morning when suddenly I heard someone calling 'help'. I rushed over and saw a man beating a woman. \n#Person2#: Oh, my. What did you do? \n#Person1#: I guess I was stunned for a moment, then I quickly ran away to get help. \n#Person2#: Did you call the police? \n#Person1#: Yes. Fortunately, I had my cell with me this morning. I called the police as I was running to get people to come to help. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# witnessed a man beating a woman. #Person1# was stunned for a moment but quickly got help.","topic":"witness a crime"}
{"fname":"train_5554","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to have a suit made to measure. \n#Person1#: Sure. How do you like your suit? \n#Person2#: I want a single breasted suit. Here is the cloth. ","summary":"#Person1#'ll help #Person2# have a suit made to measure.","topic":"clothing service"}
{"fname":"train_5555","dialogue":"#Person1#: What courses are you going to take next year? \n#Person2#: Well, I am certainly going to take chemistry and physics, but I haven't decided on the other subjects yet. I'd like to take English. \n#Person1#: Why are you going to take english with chemistry and physics? \n#Person2#: Because I want to study english literature. but I think chemistry is better for getting a job. \n#Person1#: Of course it depends on what you are going to do when you leave college. Have you deside what you are going to do when you graduated? \n#Person2#: I am going to be a, well, I hope to be a reseach chemist. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'ll take English with chemistry and physics. #Person2# wants to be a research chemist after graduation.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_5556","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, what will you do with your broken cell phone?\n#Person2#: I'll throw it away. I don't need it anymore.\n#Person1#: Don't throw away electronic waste carelessly. It's dangerous to the environment.\n#Person2#: You mean, I should keep these useless things at home?\n#Person1#: I'm not saying that. But do you know that every year a lot of useless computers and cell phones pollute the soil?\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. So what do you think I should do then?\n#Person1#: You can sell the phone and it can be recycled.\n#Person2#: Alright. I think you're right. I'll do that.\n#Person1#: Great.","summary":"#Person2#'ll throw away the broken cell phone but #Person1# says it'll pollute the environment. #Person1# suggests selling it and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"broken cell phone"}
{"fname":"train_5557","dialogue":"#Person1#: Uh, you just called the police. Before we can help you, we need to check on a couple of things. Could you describe the man who robbed you in the street in a bit more detail please?\n#Person2#: Yes, he had dark skin and short brown hair?\n#Person1#: But did you notice his clothing?\n#Person2#: Ah, he was wearing a white T-shirt, but I can't remember what his trousers looked like?\n#Person1#: Was he wearing jeans?\n#Person2#: Let me think. Oh, I don't remember at all.\n#Person1#: OK, and he looked old?\n#Person2#: No, very young. I think he is in his 20s.\n#Person1#: Well, fine. If you remember any other information, please tell us immediately. We'll contact you in the near future.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the robber had dark skin and wore a white T-shirt. #Person2# can't remember whether he wore jeans but #Person2# says he's very young.","topic":"describe a robber"}
{"fname":"train_5558","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next. Eh, your passport please.\n#Person2#: OK, here you are.\n#Person1#: Eh, what is the purpose of your visit?\n#Person2#: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.\n#Person1#: And where will you be staying?\n#Person2#: I'll be staying at a hotel downtown for the entire week.\n#Person1#: And what do you have in your luggage?\n#Person2#: Eh, well. Just, just my personal belongings, emm, clothes, a few books and a CD player.\n#Person1#: OK. Eh, please open your bag.\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: OK. Everything is fine. Eh, by the way, is this your first visit to the country?\n#Person2#: Well, yes and no. Actually I was born here when my parents were working in the capital many years ago. But this is my first trip back since then.\n#Person1#: Well, enjoy your trip.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# comes to the country for a convention and will stay in a hotel. #Person2# only takes some personal belongings and #Person1# thinks everything is fine.","topic":"check information"}
{"fname":"train_5559","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Rick, I've come to say goodbye to you.\n#Person2#: Are you going back to your country Canada?\n#Person1#: No, I'll travel in Europe with my parents as this term is over. I want to go to France. But my parents prefer Germany. We'll travel for 2 month.\n#Person2#: Wow, the whole summer vacation. Wish you an enjoyable holiday.","summary":"#Person1#'ll travel to Europe and says goodbye to Rick.","topic":"say goodbye"}
{"fname":"train_5560","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi dear, I'm tired and don't want to cook. Shall we have dinner in a restaurant?\n#Person2#: Oh, I forgot to tell you. Jane and Bill invited us to dinner this evening. I promised we'd go.\n#Person1#: Good. You know, I love Jane's cooking. What's the time?\n#Person2#: 6:30 PM. Bill said we could go to the bar together after dinner. That's nice. Shall we take them anything? No Jane said she'd like to do all the food preparation herself.\n#Person1#: That's nice. Shall we take them anything?\n#Person2#: No Jane said she'd like to do all the food preparation herself. What about taking a bottle of wine? Bill loves wine.\n#Person1#: I'd rather take some Flowers. I know Jane loves roses.\n#Person2#: Good, I'll buy some on my way home.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Jane and Bill invited them to have dinner together. #Person1# and #Person2# will buy some roses for Jane.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5561","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tony, we should have a look at the schools before deciding where we move. Our daughter needs to have a good education.\n#Person2#: Right. I've got some information about some schools in Brighton from the district office.\n#Person1#: Good. It appears there are five high schools, three state schools and two private.\n#Person2#: I don't know if we want private schools, do we?\n#Person1#: No, it's too expensive for us.\n#Person2#: I would like our child to go to a state school.\n#Person1#: Ah, here. Our daughter isn't good at sports or music, but has a good sense of fashion. We could send her to a school with good vocational training, such as designing or modeling.\n#Person2#: What about Brighton Art School?\n#Person1#: Then, what are the schools like academically? I mean, how many children go on to University every year?\n#Person2#: Well, Simon Grammar School is very good. About 80% of their students go onto University. And the art school is even better with a number of students reaching 90%. George High School isn't so good, only 38%.\n#Person1#: Well, it seems Brighton Art School is a good choice.","summary":"#Person1# and Tony are talking about which school their daughter should go to. Tony wants her to a state school and #Person2# also wants it to have vocational training. They compare different schools and finally choose Brighton Art School.","topic":"school choice"}
{"fname":"train_5562","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Hannah, how are you?\n#Person2#: Not too bad. The first day back is never easy, bud.\n#Person1#: Oh, of course. You're just back from holiday. I bet it was quiet in the office last week. I was in India, Martin in Mexico, you in Greece. So how was it?\n#Person2#: Fantastic. We flew to Crete.\n#Person1#: Did you stay in a hotel?\n#Person2#: No, we rented an apartment. We didn't spend a lot of time in it. We ate out every night. The night life was good. Lots of restaurants and bars and it cost very little for a good meal.","summary":"#Person1# and Hannah go back to school from holiday. #Person1# asks Hannah about her trip to Greece.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_5563","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, here, we are not too crowded.\n#Person2#: Great. Let's order quickly so we can chat a little.\n#Person1#: OK. What are you in the mood for?\n#Person2#: Something light. I went out for pizza at lunch and I'm still full.\n#Person1#: There are 3 salads or you could have soup and a sandwich.\n#Person2#: What are you having? A hamburger I suppose.\n#Person1#: No. Actually I ate out last night too. We had fast food at McDonald's. Then a late snack at Kentucky Fried chicken.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear. Well, maybe you should have the chicken salad.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so. Look, the daily special is spaghetti. That sounds good.\n#Person2#: Oh, the prices are great, too. I'll have that as well.\n#Person1#: Now let's decide on drinks.\n#Person2#: I'll just have coffee and a glass of iced water.\n#Person1#: Er, coke is fine with me.\n#Person2#: Here comes the waitress. Let me order first.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are ordering food. #Person1#'ll order the chicken salad and coke. #Person2#'ll have spaghetti, coffee and iced water.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_5564","dialogue":"#Person1#: Didn ' t you punch in this morning, Monica?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I don ' t know the rule about punching.\n#Person1#: That ' s ok. I should have told you earlier. This is a company rule.\n#Person2#: Do we also need to punch out after work?\n#Person1#: According to the company rule, we should punch in before 8 o ' clock and punch out after 5 o ' clock every work day.\n#Person2#: How about the lunch break, Lucy?\n#Person1#: From 11 thirty to 1 o ' clock.\n#Person2#: May I ask whether we need to work overtime?\n#Person1#: Sometimes, but not quite often.","summary":"Lucy tells Monica to punch in before 8 and punch out after 5. The lunch break is 11:30-13:00, sometimes overtime is needed.","topic":"Company rules"}
{"fname":"train_5565","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry to trouble you, but there's a lot of noise in the next room.\n#Person2#: Oh, is there? Which room is it?\n#Person1#: It's. I think, neighbours on the right.\n#Person2#: You mean the room thirteen-thirteen?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure, but I think so. I'm very exhausted, but I can't sleep.\n#Person2#: All right, ma'am. I'll check and tell them to be quiet.\n#Person1#: If next room is still noisy, could you give me a different room, please?","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to check room 1313 because it is noisy and #Person1# couldn't sleep.","topic":"Noisy room"}
{"fname":"train_5566","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, again. Did you discuss everything with your colleagues?\n#Person2#: Yes, yes. It seems that everything is settled.\n#Person1#: Have you decided how you would like the salaries paid?\n#Person2#: We have discussed it and decided that at the moment we would like the salaries to be paid into the employees's accounts, whether they are currently with this bank or not.\n#Person1#: That's not a problem.\n#Person2#: Of course, if we are happy with the service after the initial period we will recommend all employees either transfer their accounts to this bank, or open new accounts with you.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. We always welcome new customers.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they decided to have salaries to be paid into the employees' account and they'll possibly become new customers of the bank.","topic":"salary payment"}
{"fname":"train_5567","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you spend your day, Helen?\n#Person2#: Well, on weekdays I get up around ten. Then I read the paper for an hour and have lunch at about noon.\n#Person1#: Really? What time do you go to work?\n#Person2#: I start work at three.\n#Person1#: And when do you get home at night?\n#Person2#: I get home pretty late, around midnight.\n#Person1#: So what do you do, exactly?\n#Person2#: I'm a TV announcer. Don't you recognize me? I do the weather report on KNT!\n#Person1#: Gee, I'm sorry. I don't watch TV.","summary":"Helen tells #Person1# she works from 3 pm till late and she is a TV announcer on KNT.","topic":"Working day"}
{"fname":"train_5568","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Passport, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Ah, thank you. Please bring your luggage here for inspection.\n#Person2#: Ok. But is there anything wrong?\n#Person1#: It's just a regular inspection. Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: I've got 6 packets of cigarettes and 2 bottles of champagne. Besides, I have two cameras, one is for my own use, and the other is a gift.\n#Person1#: Well, the cigarettes and the champagne are not in excess of the duty-free allowance. But according to our law, each passenger is allowed only one camera duty-free. You ' ll have to pay duty for the other one.\n#Person2#: Ok. Where shall I pay duty for it?\n#Person1#: Please wait a minute. I'll make out the duty memo... Here you are. Take this and pay to the woman over there.\n#Person2#: I've paid for it. Here's the receipt.\n#Person1#: Very well. I hope you ' ll enjoy your stay in America.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# is checking #Person2#'s luggage and tells #Person2# the cigarettes and the champagne is within duty-free allowance but #Person2# needs to pay duty for one camera. #Person2# did.","topic":"customs declaration"}
{"fname":"train_5569","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you arrange this summer vacation?\n#Person2#: I want to travel.\n#Person1#: Where would you like to go?\n#Person2#: The seaside.\n#Person1#: That's really a good idea. Taking a walk on the beach and lying in the sun are pretty good. I recommend you Qingdao or Dalian.\n#Person2#: I ' Ve been to Qingdao before, so I ' ll choose Dalian. I've heard that the environment there is very good.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's a good place to spend a holiday. Last year I went there. It's really.\n#Person2#: Thank you!","summary":"#Person2# wants to travel to the seaside this summer vacation and #Person2# recommends Qingdao or Dalian, #Person2# picks Dalian.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_5570","dialogue":"#Person1#: It has a receiver, a CD player, a double cassette deck, and a turntable.\n#Person2#: Okay, let me take a look.\n#Person1#: The CD player is a three-disk player. Here, we'll put a disk in so you can check out the sound. ( He puts a CD into the CD player. )\n#Person2#: Sounds pretty good. I see the equalizer has a good selection of settings.\n#Person1#: You can also play Ccds on it if you hook it up to your TV.\n#Person2#: Hmm. This system seems to have everything I'm looking for. It's a bit pricey, though. I'll have to think about it. Thanks for your help.\n#Person1#: No problem. Hope to see you again soon.","summary":"#Person1# shows the CD player of the system and plays the CD, #Person2# likes it but it's pricey so #Person2# needs to think about it.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5571","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, why don't you go and do some gardening? The lawn needs weeding.\n#Person2#: Because I'm not in the mood, that's why.\n#Person1#: Well, don't just sit there, do something. Come and help me in the kitchen.\n#Person2#: Help you in the kitchen, I don't feel like it.\n#Person1#: Would you like to clear the table then?\n#Person2#: Really? Do I have to do it?\n#Person1#: Not, if you don't want to.\n#Person2#: Well, isn't there anything you want?\n#Person1#: Yes, I want to go out. Would you like to come?\n#Person2#: No, why should I? I don't feel like it. Besides, I'm in such a bad mood.","summary":"John is in a bad mood and doesn't want to do gardening or help #Person1# in the kitchen, or go out.","topic":"Bad mood"}
{"fname":"train_5572","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long is the warranty?\n#Person2#: We guarantee our product for two years.\n#Person1#: How about the repairs after the warranty expire? Are you responsible for the fixing if the machine breaks down after the warranty period?\n#Person2#: Yes. All repairs are billed at cost. We'll only bill you for parts. The on-site service is $ 300 a year after the warranty.\n#Person1#: Will you supply spare parts if we want them?\n#Person2#: Certainly. We always have the interest of the customers at heart.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the warranty is two-year, all repairs are billed at cost and they supply spare parts.","topic":"Warranty and repair"}
{"fname":"train_5573","dialogue":"#Person1#: When is your birthday?\n#Person2#: August 1st.\n#Person1#: Do you usually have a birthday party?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me.\n#Person1#: What would you do at the party?\n#Person2#: We sing ' Happy Birthday ' at the party and have birthday cakes.\n#Person1#: Do you know when people began to sing the song ' Happy Birthday '?\n#Person2#: Well, I don't know.\n#Person1#: Let me tell you the story. In 1892, Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called ' Good Morning to you '. But later someone added the words ' Happy Birthday ' to their tune.\n#Person2#: So the ' Happy Birthday ' song has been popular since then?\n#Person1#: Yes, actually, the song has been sung since its publication in 1932. People all over the world have sung it in many different languages.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s parents prepare dinner for #Person2#'s birthday. #Person1# tells #Person2# the song 'Happy Birthday' begun popular in 1892 and has been singing since 1932.","topic":"Birthday"}
{"fname":"train_5574","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, what sort of drinks do you want? Gatorade or water?\n#Person2#: Gatorade. It's rich in Vitamin and it gives us energy and vitality.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's the exact thing we need. One for each.\n#Person2#: What should we do, now with Jack out of the game?\n#Person1#: We should choose from the backups.\n#Person2#: That's right. Spraining the ankle and breaking the leg are the common things during the match.\n#Person1#: That's why we should learn to protect ourselves. Otherwise, the game is not worth the candle.\n#Person2#: That's for sure. During the back court, we should change the position we played.\n#Person1#: Yes, I played shooting guard, I like shooting and you'll play inside, OK?\n#Person2#: I agree with you. I think we'll play much better than before.\n#Person1#: Wow, the cheer-section is coming. The music is so fantastic.\n#Person2#: Yeah, look how passionate they are! Are they professional?\n#Person1#: Well, you should ask your friend. You know I'm not the boss. Just kidding.\n#Person2#: Oops! I almost forget about it. Do you see the girl in the middle of the first line?\n#Person1#: Yeah, what's up?\n#Person2#: Don't you think she looks like your daughter?\n#Person1#: I also have a doubt. Oh, kill me softly, she is May.","summary":"#Person2# gets #Person1# Gatorade and #Person1# says protection is important during the match. #Person1# recommends changing the position they played and #Person2# agrees. #Person2# recognizes one of the girls in the cheerleaders is #Person1#'s daughter.","topic":"match"}
{"fname":"train_5575","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, you know what, don't do it, ' cause the minute you do, they lose all respect for you.\n#Person2#: Well, it's not like that. We just e-mail, it's really nothing. On top of which I am definitely thinking about stopping because it's getting. . .\n#Person1#: Out of hand.\n#Person2#: Confusing. But not, because it's nothing.\n#Person1#: Where'd you meet him?\n#Person2#: Oh, listen, I can't even remember. Ok, on my birthday, I wandered into over 30 rooms, for a joke, sort of and he was there, and we started chatting. . .\n#Person1#: About what?\n#Person2#: Oh, books, and music, how much we both love New York. Harmless, harmless, meaningless. Bouquets of sharpened pencils. Oh.\n#Person1#: Excuse me?\n#Person2#: Forget it. We don't talk about anything personal, so I don't know his name or what he does or where he lives exactly. So it'll be really easy for me to stop seeing him, because I'm not. . .","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to stop seeing the man that #Person2# met on #Person2#'s birthday when #Person2# wandered into 30 rooms and saw him then they started chatting about non-personal things.","topic":"Seeing a man"}
{"fname":"train_5576","dialogue":"#Person1#: The performance is amazing. I'm curious about how they did it. I mean the way they sing.\n#Person2#: They must have practiced a lot. The perseverance has made them they are today.\n#Person1#: So cool. Someone gave me this flier at the exit. What's it about?\n#Person2#: Let me have a look. Well, it lists some shows that will be on next week.\n#Person1#: Oh, tell me about it. Anything interesting?\n#Person2#: Hmm. . . Oh, this one, 'The Drunken Beauty'. This is a real classic.\n#Person1#: 'The Drunken Beauty'? It's funny that we have'Sleeping Beauty'in my country. Anyway, what's it about? Is the beauty a drunkard?\n#Person2#: Of course not. She was said to be the most beautiful woman in her time and that made her become the queen. They play was famous for its singing and dancing.\n#Person1#: Sure, people do that when they are drunk. What about the actress?\n#Person2#: She is an opera star in China. Her teacher's teacher is Mei Landfang.\n#Person1#: Oh, I've heard about him before. He even created a special dance of sleeve shaking.\n#Person2#: You are such an expert on it. I don't know that.\n#Person1#: You know, interest is the best teacher.\n#Person2#: So, want me to book the tickets again?\n#Person1#: Please do that. I can't wait to come back again. The performance must be really amazing.\n#Person2#: We can do that if you like. Maybe next weekend.\n#Person1#: That will be great.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the performance is amazing and #Person2# recommends 'The Drunken Beauty', which will be performed by a Chinese opera star whose teacher is Mei Lanfang. #Person1# knows Mei Lanfang and his special dance of sleeve shaking. #Person2# will book the tickets.","topic":"Shows"}
{"fname":"train_5577","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, happy new year!\n#Person2#: Hey, the same to you!\n#Person1#: Time flies! One year has already been a history!\n#Person2#: Definitely, it's time to say bye-bye to the last year and to say hello to the new year!\n#Person1#: Yeah. Have you made any good resolutions for this new year?\n#Person2#: Some resolutions? That's a wonderful idea, but I have no idea yet. How about you?\n#Person1#: I want to be healthier this year, so I think I should take more exercise.\n#Person2#: That will be a good one! Anything else?\n#Person1#: Maybe I should make a plan about learning my biochemistry, which is a mess!\n#Person2#: Sounds great!","summary":"#Person1# wants to be healthier and do more exercise in the new year, #Person2# may make a plan about learning biochemistry.","topic":"New year"}
{"fname":"train_5578","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Professor, is there a time when I could meet with you?\n#Person2#: I could meet with you tomorrow anywhere from two until four ; what time works out best?\n#Person1#: I would like to come in at three o'clock.\n#Person2#: I am glad that that works out ; can you find my office?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can.\n#Person2#: Just follow the walkway to the outside and climb the stairs to the third floor.\n#Person1#: I got it.\n#Person2#: If you do get lost, just ask someone in the building to point the way.\n#Person1#: Thank you, I'll be there.\n#Person2#: If you need to cancel your appointment, please give me a call!","summary":"#Person1# makes an appointment with the Professor at 3 tomorrow. #Person1# knows the way to the office.","topic":"Appointment with Professor"}
{"fname":"train_5579","dialogue":"#Person1#: The police need our help finding a robber.\n#Person2#: How do you know?\n#Person1#: The TV news is reporting a bank robbery.\n#Person2#: Do they know what the robber looks like?\n#Person1#: Yes, he's 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, black hair, and about 30 years old.\n#Person2#: What race is he?\n#Person1#: They didn't say.\n#Person2#: The TV news doesn't tell us the race anymore.\n#Person1#: Of course not. That would be racist.\n#Person2#: But how can we identify someone if we don't know their race?\n#Person1#: Don't ask me.\n#Person2#: Then they also shouldn't tell us if the robber is male or female, because that is sexist.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the police needs help in finding a bank robber without saying the race or gender.","topic":"Finding a robber"}
{"fname":"train_5580","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. My name is David Walker. Haven't we met before?\n#Person2#: Well, let me see. . . Do you work at IBM Corporation?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do.\n#Person2#: Now I remember. We met at a conference in Tokyo last year.","summary":"David and #Person2# met before a conference.","topic":"Casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5581","dialogue":"#Person1#: The road ahead is blocked. There might have been an accident.\n#Person2#: Are there many accidents in the city every day?\n#Person1#: Not really, but they are on the rise.\n#Person2#: Please drive slowly, we've got lots of time. Safety first.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# got stuck in a blocked road.","topic":"Road accident"}
{"fname":"train_5582","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to change some money to cover my expenses here. What's today's rate of US dollar against the RMB yuan?\n#Person1#: Let me see, the buying rate is RMB 808 per $ 100. How much would you like to change?\n#Person2#: $ 200 altogether.\n#Person1#: Would you mind showing me your passport?\n#Person2#: Here it is. And how much RMB shall I get?\n#Person1#: Let me see. $ 200 makes RMB 1, 616. Here is the cash and exchange memo. Please check it.\n#Person2#: That's correct. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# in changing $200 into RMB with a buying rate of 808 RMB per $100.","topic":"Changing money"}
{"fname":"train_5583","dialogue":"#Person1#: You say your products are aimed at the green consumer. In what ways are they environmentally-friendly?\n#Person2#: We produce household cleaning products - detergents and so on. They are all phosphate-free, which minimises damage to the environment.\n#Person1#: What about the packaging?\n#Person2#: We try to use as little packaging as possible. Also, all our bottles are made of recyclable plastic and we use recycled fibre in our boxes. That's what our customers want.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they produce phosphate-free household cleaning product and use minimal packaging.","topic":"Environmental-friendly products"}
{"fname":"train_5584","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's so earlier this morning, Mr. Li! You just came back yesterday, you should have rest much more.\n#Person2#: I'd like to have rest, but I have many things to do.\n#Person1#: How about this post-trip?\n#Person2#: It's very good, and the result isn't too bad.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Of course. I will write a report about this post-trip, and then you'd better type it at the moment, OK?\n#Person1#: OK, it's no problem.\n#Person2#: ( Afternoon ) Miss Liu. Are you typing my report?\n#Person1#: Yes, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Nothing. I just tell you take care of it when you type, especially the address and telephone number of those new guests. You should make sure that it's no mistaken.\n#Person1#: OK, please don't worry about it. You should set your mind at rest.\n#Person2#: Ha, I know you are great secretary.\n#Person1#: Thanks your flatter.","summary":"Mr Li tells Miss Liu the result of the post-trip is good. Mr. Li asks Miss Liu to be very careful while typing the report without mistake, Miss Liu asks him not to worry about it.","topic":"working"}
{"fname":"train_5585","dialogue":"#Person1#: Pam, where's the closest ATM?\n#Person2#: It's not that far. Do you see that Yellow building over there?\n#Person1#: The big one or the small one?\n#Person2#: The big one.\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: It's right next to it, on the right.\n#Person1#: Do you know if there's a convenience store around here?\n#Person2#: I don't think there's one around here. The closest one is on 3rd street, but that's probably closed now.\n#Person1#: I really need to get some things before I leave.\n#Person2#: Well, you could go down to 22nd street. There are lot of stores down there that are open 24 hours a day.\n#Person1#: Can I take the subway to get there?\n#Person2#: Yes, but that'll probably take about half an hour. You should just take a cab.\n#Person1#: Won't that be expensive?\n#Person2#: No, from here I think it's only about 5 dollars.","summary":"Pam tells #Person1# the closet ATM is at the big yellow building and #Person1# can go to the convenience store at 22nd street by taxi.","topic":"Asking directions"}
{"fname":"train_5586","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you know where I can find a pay phone?\n#Person2#: There is one around the corner.\n#Person1#: Can I make an international call from that pay phone?\n#Person2#: Yes, but you have to get a phone card first.\n#Person1#: Where can I get a phone card?\n#Person2#: You can get one in the grocery store over there.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see it. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# can make an international phone call by the payphone with phone cards.","topic":"Payphone"}
{"fname":"train_5587","dialogue":"#Person1#: Fred, can you tell me how I can open my QQ Zone?\n#Person2#: Click your right key of mouse and choose QQ Zone.\n#Person1#: Well, I have to provide some of my information, right?\n#Person2#: Yep! The nick name for your zone, address, gender and so on. Some of them are privacy, so you have the right to keep secret here.\n#Person1#: All information is filled in and now I can design my zone.\n#Person2#: You can choose one type to make it as your background, and then find a music player and put your favorite songs into it, so your visitors can enjoy the music after entering into your zone.\n#Person1#: Now everything is OK. I can write my blog, right?\n#Person2#: Certainly.\n#Person1#: ( Half an hour, Janice begins shouting excitedly. ) What's the matter with you?\n#Person2#: Look! David gives his following-comment on my first blog. He is my first visitor.","summary":"Fred teacher Janice open her QQ zone, help her filled in all information and teaches her to design her zone. Janice is excited after David left comments on her first blog.","topic":"QQ Zone"}
{"fname":"train_5588","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have never bought a house before and don't know how to make an offer.\n#Person2#: The process of actually making the offer is something that I will take care of for you. What price were you considering offering?\n#Person1#: I love this house and would be willing to pay the full asking price of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.\n#Person2#: Let's leave some room on this offer. I think that three hundred and twenty thousand dollars is a fair offer in this housing market.\n#Person1#: We could try that, but I really want this house!\n#Person2#: It is common practice to offer and then have a counter-offer.\n#Person1#: How long will it take to find out if they are going to accept the offer?\n#Person2#: The sellers are usually fairly quick to respond. They want to get things moving.\n#Person1#: Should I tell my bank that I have made an offer?\n#Person2#: There really isn't anything else to do right now except wait. You are already pre-qualified for your loan.","summary":"#Person1# loves the house and is willing to pay $350,000. #Person2# suggests make it $320,000. #Person2# tells #Person1# the seller usually responds quickly and now #Person1# just needs to wait.","topic":"Making an offer"}
{"fname":"train_5589","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of this flat?\n#Person2#: It's not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us.\n#Person1#: Small, but it should be enough for our needs. I think.\n#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 feels good.\n#Person1#: That's true. But I love the living room ; it's huge and filled with sunshine.\n#Person2#: True, and I like the kitchen. It's new and well equipped.\n#Person1#: It has a great balcony with an incredible view of the park.\n#Person2#: You're right. The view is spectacular. But that bedroom is so small. We'd never be able to fit all of our stuff in there.\n#Person1#: Maybe we could get some new furniture. Better stuff.\n#Person2#: I haven't thought of that.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the flat has a good view, a huge living room and a well-equipped kitchen but with some drawbacks as well.","topic":"Flat"}
{"fname":"train_5590","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the rate for a station wagon?\n#Person2#: The daily rate is $ 22 per mile.\n#Person1#: Good. I'll take it right now, if possible.\n#Person2#: Can I see your license, please?\n#Person1#: Of course. I have my own license and an international license.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Fill out this form and let me see your credit card, please.","summary":"#Person2# assists #Person1# in taking a station wagon.","topic":"taking a car"}
{"fname":"train_5591","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you call me?\n#Person2#: Thank you for returning my call.\n#Person1#: What was your call about?\n#Person2#: I wanted to have a talk with you about your son.\n#Person1#: What did he do?\n#Person2#: He was messing around last week in class.\n#Person1#: Exactly what did he do?\n#Person2#: Even though I asked him not to, he kept speaking out in class.\n#Person1#: I don't know what his problem is.\n#Person2#: I need you to talk to him, if you don't mind.\n#Person1#: That won't happen again, I'm sorry.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Hopefully I won't have to call about him again.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s son was messing around in class and #Person2# needs #Person1# to talk to him.","topic":"calling parents"}
{"fname":"train_5592","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear the news?\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week.\n#Person2#: She did? Why didn't anyone tell me?\n#Person1#: I would've thought that somebody would have told you.\n#Person2#: No, I had no idea.\n#Person1#: Well, she did, her baby was 8 pounds 6 ounces.\n#Person2#: Oh my God, that's great!\n#Person1#: Are you going to go and visit her and the baby?\n#Person2#: I think that I might.\n#Person1#: Good! I just thought I'd let you know.\n#Person2#: Thanks for telling me.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# their cousin had a baby and they are going to visit her and the baby.","topic":"New borns"}
{"fname":"train_5593","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I want to deposit a sum of money into my account.\n#Person1#: OK! How much do you want to deposit?\n#Person2#: Well, I want to deposit 2, 000 yuan into my account.\n#Person1#: Would you please fill in a deposit form first? Please write down your name, your account number and the amount you want to put in.\n#Person2#: OK. I wonder about the rate of interest of the account.\n#Person1#: Interest is paid at the rate of 1 % per annum at present. And it is added to your account every year.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# in depositing 2000 yuan and tells #Person2# the interest rate of the account is 1%.","topic":"Deposit money"}
{"fname":"train_5594","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to register for this mathematics course.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry registration has closed.\n#Person1#: Closed? The clerk told me I could come back and register any time during the first week of classes.\n#Person2#: Well, that's not possible. The computer's official student account has already been sent to the state. And that's what our budget is best on. Who told you that anyway?\n#Person1#: Some woman here when I tried to register three weeks ago. She said I just had to pay a late fee.\n#Person2#: She must have been a temporary worker. They don't have much training. Why didn't you register then?\n#Person1#: She said I couldn't until I had my birth certificate. Here it is.\n#Person2#: Your birth certificate?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm a new part-time student. So she ask for identification. I don't drive so I don't have a driver's license.\n#Person2#: Huh. That's no reason to demand a birth certificate. We only need to establish residency: a phone bill with your name and address on it would've been fine.\n#Person1#: Really? Only prove of my address?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm afraid she gave you the wrong information. Still you'll have to wait and take your math's class next semester.\n#Person1#: But that's no fair.\n#Person2#: Well, I sympathize with your problem, but frankly, I don't think there is anything anyone can do for you. You were trapped in the system. If you want to you can talk in the director. She will help you if she can.\n#Person1#: Great.\n#Person2#: Don't get your hopes up.","summary":"#Person1# missed the registration for the mathematics course because the temporary worker told #Person1# the wrong information and asked #Person1# for the birth certificate which is not needed. #Person2# sympathizes with #Person2#'s problem but cannot do anything for #Person1# so #Person2# asks #Person1# to talk to the director.","topic":"Registration for class"}
{"fname":"train_5595","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you realize it's November already? Before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here.\n#Person2#: Gee, you're right. It's time we decided what we are going to do this year. Do you feel like inviting your sister and her family over?\n#Person1#: Sure. After all, they had us over last year.\n#Person2#: Good. That's settled. Why don't you give them a call and see if they can come?\n#Person1#: Sure. Say, Randy, can you help me with the shopping? We need to get a turkey.\n#Person2#: Right. Let's get a nice big one, so we'll have plenty of leftover to make sandwiches with.","summary":"Randy wants to invites #Person1#'s sister and her family for Thanksgiving and #Person1# agrees. They are going to buy a turkey.","topic":"Plans for Thanksgiving"}
{"fname":"train_5596","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're not going to make the call, are you? Aren't you going to wait until dawn? I don't think it is a right moment for you to pick up the phone.\n#Person2#: I should wait until then, but I simply can't.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# can't wait for the dawn to make the call.","topic":"make a call"}
{"fname":"train_5597","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Sandra. I got this really nice postcard from my aunt.\n#Person2#: Oh, what a pretty village and it's right by a river. Is it in the mountains?\n#Person1#: Yes. But you can't see them in the picture.\n#Person2#: Perhaps they're behind those tall trees.","summary":"#Person1# shows Sandra the beautiful postcard from #Person2#'s aunt.","topic":"Postcards"}
{"fname":"train_5598","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Spring Festival is coming. Danny. How do you want to celebrate it?\n#Person2#: I don't know. We have no Spring Festival in our country.\n#Person1#: But the Spring Festival is the biggest holiday of the year in our country. People are busy shopping and preparing presents for their relatives and friends before the, New Year's Eve.\n#Person2#: That sounds exciting.\n#Person1#: Children usually put on their new clothes on the first day of the Lunar New Year. And they also can get some money given by the elders as a Lunar New Year gift on the New Year's Eve.\n#Person2#: It's really quite interesting.\n#Person1#: And all the family members must come back home on the New Year's Eve no matter how far they are away from home. We call it 'get--together'. What are you going to do on the New Year's Eve?\n#Person2#: My teacher, Professor Wang and his wife have invited me to have dinner together.\n#Person1#: Sounds great.","summary":"#Person1# tells Danny in #Person1#'s country, children put on new clothes and can get some money from elders and families do' get-together' to celebrate the Spring festival.","topic":"Spring festival celebration"}
{"fname":"train_5599","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, show me the menu, please. \n#Person2#: Yes, here you are. Would you care to order now, Sir? \n#Person1#: I'll have the baked salmon. \n#Person2#: Any vegetable? \n#Person1#: I'd rather have broccoli. \n#Person2#: OK. Can I serve you anything else? \n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee. \n#Person2#: All right. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order the baked salmon, broccoli and coffee.","topic":"Taking order"}
{"fname":"train_5600","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jane, can you let me know the best way to get to your house this evening? \n#Person2#: Certainly, where will you be coming from? \n#Person1#: I need to be in the city centre this afternoon so I will be coming straight from there. \n#Person2#: Ok. Take the Underground (the Circle line) to High Street Kensington. Make sure you take the High Street Kensington exit. \n#Person1#: Got that. \n#Person2#: Ok - when you leave the Underground, cross the road and you should see Hornton Street. WAk up that street to the crossroads. As you wAk you should see a fast food place on your right. \n#Person1#: Hold on, I am looking at the map now. Ok, I can see Hornton Road. Do I go straight at the intersection? \n#Person2#: No, you need to turn left into Philimore WAk and take the next right. \n#Person1#: Ok, I can see that road. \n#Person2#: That's fine. You will not miss it because it's just next to the Kensington CentrA Library. \n#Person1#: Good, I can see the library on the map. \n#Person2#: Ok, we live in the third building on your left. Will we see you around 7 pm? \n#Person1#: That's great, see you at seven. ","summary":"Jane tells #Person1# the best way to get to her house by 7 pm from the city centre by underground, her place is in the third building on the left after turning right next to the Kensington Centre library.","topic":"asking the direction"}
{"fname":"train_5601","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you believe that Susan got married? \n#Person2#: Really? I remember she said if she would remain single. Is the man very rich? \n#Person1#: No. That's what is surprising me. \n#Person2#: You means she didn't marry a rich man. \n#Person1#: He's a postman. \n#Person2#: I thought she would marry a fortune. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that Susan married a postman.","topic":"Gossip about Susan"}
{"fname":"train_5602","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is everything ready for Billy's birthday party? \n#Person2#: Yes. I've finished making the birthday cake and I've put all the things on the table. Did you find the party hats? \n#Person1#: Yes, I did. I've put one on the table for each child. I put up the big 'happy birthday' sign too. \n#Person2#: Thanks. Do you think we have enough for the kids to eat and drink? \n#Person1#: I'm sure of that. There's enough food here to feed an army! \n#Person2#: That birthday cake looks wonderful, but you haven't put any candles on it yet. \n#Person1#: Thanks for reminding me. I've prepared some party games for the children too. \n#Person2#: I've brought a tape with lots of children's songs on it. \n#Person1#: Hopefully, that will keep everyone happy. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# has got everything ready for Billy's birthday party, including a cake, food, hats and children's games and songs.","topic":"Birthday Party preparation"}
{"fname":"train_5603","dialogue":"#Person1#: How often do you use the internet? \n#Person2#: I use it almost every day, but I usually only use it to check my email. I don't often surf the net. You use the internet a lot, don't you? \n#Person1#: Yes. I use it to find products and components at the lowest price for my company. It can be frustrating when the connection is poor. \n#Person2#: So , you're online eight hours a day. \n#Person1#: Yes, I like the job though. Sometimes, I help other people in the office if they're having trouble online. \n#Person2#: How useful do you think the internet is as a source of information? \n#Person1#: I think it's fairly useful, but there are two big problems. First, a lot of the information you find online is false. Second, when you buy something online, you don't see it until you actually get it. \n#Person2#: How do you solve the website problems when you're buying something online? \n#Person1#: What I do is find the website of shops. Then someone from our company visits the shop and buys when they're seen that the products are genuine and suitable. ","summary":"#Person1# uses the internet every day for checking emails, #Person2# uses it to find products and components for #Person2#'s company. #Person2# thinks the internet is useful and #Person2# solves the online shopping problem by visiting the shop.","topic":"Internet"}
{"fname":"train_5604","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any experience working with a computer? \n#Person2#: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years. \n#Person1#: What kind of software can you use? \n#Person2#: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C Programming Languages. \n#Person1#: Do you have any other computer qualifications? \n#Person2#: I have an NCRE certificate, GRADE 2. \n#Person1#: Do you know how to use a PC to process the management information? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry to say I'm not familar with processing management information, but I'm sure I could learn quite quickly. It can't be too difficult, and I've got a quick mind. I can handle any problem you give me. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has an experience working with computer and an NCRE certificate but not familiar with processing management information.","topic":"Working with computers."}
{"fname":"train_5605","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my name is Lvan, and I'm from Russia. \n#Person2#: Nice to meet you, Lvan. My name is Akiko. I'm from Japan. \n#Person1#: To me English is a difficult language. \n#Person2#: A second language is always difficult. \n#Person1#: True, but English is harder than most. It's a crazy language. \n#Person2#: A crazy language? Why do you say that? \n#Person1#: One letter can have several pronunciations and one word can have several meanings. \n#Person2#: No wonder you say English is a crazy language. ","summary":"Akiko from Japan tells Lvan from America that English is hard. Lvan says English is crazy.","topic":"English"}
{"fname":"train_5606","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Ralph, it's mom.\n#Person2#: Oh, morning, mom!\n#Person1#: Ah, it's 1:45. It's not the morning at all. What are you doing anyway?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm going to make breakfast and check my email to see if anyone has responded to my advertisement for a new roommate.\n#Person1#: Right?\n#Person2#: What do you mean by 'right'?\n#Person1#: Listen, who's willing to live with you? You cannot even take care of yourself.\n#Person2#: What are you talking about? I get up early every morning at 6 o'clock AM?\n#Person1#: Add about 6 hours to that.\n#Person2#: I always make nutritious meals.\n#Person1#: I don't think McDonald's big Macs and fries count.\n#Person2#: I keep my room very tidy.\n#Person1#: Ah, I think I saw some old dishes, empty pizza boxes and some real dirty socks under your bed.\n#Person2#: And I do go to bed at a very early hour.\n#Person1#: Do you call midnight early? Listen, give it up! Unless you make some major changes in your life, your only companion will be your pet fish.","summary":"Ralph's mom calls up and tells him he is not taking care of himself, not getting up or sleeping early, eating junk food and not keeping the room tidy and he needs to change it.","topic":"Mom's nagging"}
{"fname":"train_5607","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me help you to some more fish.\n#Person2#: The fish is delicious. But I've had enough now. I'd like to have some soup.\n#Person1#: Here it is. Help yourself.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking. If my wife were here, she would be surprised as I am.\n#Person1#: Well, bring your wife if you come here next time. I haven't seen her for quite some time.\n#Person2#: Sure, I will. My wife will be very happy to see you, too. Thank you for your wonderful meal.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you enjoyed it.","summary":"#Person2# enjoyed the meal and is surprised that #Person1# is good at cooking. #Person1# asks #Person2# to bring his wife.","topic":"Wonderful meal"}
{"fname":"train_5608","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Swim Shop, Kevin speaking. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'd like some information. I have got your order brochure here. Can you give me some prices?\n#Person1#: Of course, please tell me the page number you're looking at.\n#Person2#: OK. The first thing is on page 14. It the maru swimming cap. The red and blue one.\n#Person1#: OK. The small and medium sizes are 22 pounds 65, and the large one is 26 pounds 40.\n#Person2#: Right, I'd like to order that, please. Size small.\n#Person1#: Fine, have you got any more things to order?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like some pool shoes and swimming suits for water sports. They're on page 77. How much are the blue shoes and yellow suits?\n#Person1#: Well, the suits have been sold out. But we do have some blue shoes left in stock. They were 16 pounds 50, but they're on sale now for only 9 pounds 50. We don't have any left in small sizes though. What shoe size are you?\n#Person2#: I'm a 39.\n#Person1#: Let me check. Yes, we've got a pair in that size.\n#Person2#: Great.","summary":"#Person2# calls #Person1# to inquiry about the price of a maru swimming cap, the blue shoes and yellow suits. #Person1# orders the small-cap and the shoes in 39.","topic":"Phone inquiry"}
{"fname":"train_5609","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. How are you today?\n#Person2#: Not so good. I have awful pains in my leg and a toothache.\n#Person1#: Oh dear I've got a toothache too, in the dentist says he simply can't see me until next week. But what worries me is my headache.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean, but at least you can do some gardening. I can't even do that with my back. The doctor says I mustn't lift or bend.\n#Person1#: You poor thing. There's nothing worse than back trouble, but I don't do much in the garden now because I've hurt my arm, it's really painful.\n#Person2#: Like my ankle, it hurts.","summary":"#Person1# has awful pains in #Person1#'s leg and a toothache and #Person2# has a toothache, a headache and back troubles.","topic":"health problems"}
{"fname":"train_5610","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Bob what happened to you? I hope it's nothing serious.\n#Person2#: Just because I breathed a little more smoke.\n#Person1#: How did that happen?\n#Person2#: I had to go into a house that was on fire there was someone inside.\n#Person1#: Did you get the person out?\n#Person2#: Yes, it was a little girl and I got her out at last.\n#Person1#: Was there a lot of smoke in the house then?\n#Person2#: Yes, I had much trouble in breathing so they sent me here for the doctors to take a look at me.\n#Person1#: You'd better stay in hospital for another day.\n#Person2#: But I hope I can go back to work soon.","summary":"Bob tells #Person2# he breathed smokes and had trouble in breathing while he was rescuing a little girl from a fire.","topic":"trouble in breathing"}
{"fname":"train_5611","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening and Welcome to tonight's addition of legendary lives our subject this evening is James Dean actor in hero for the young people of his time. Edward Murray is the author of a new biography of Dean. Good evening, Edward.\n#Person2#: Hello, Tina.\n#Person1#: Edward, tell us about what you know about Dean's early life.\n#Person2#: He was born in Indiana in nineteen thirty one, but his parents moved to California when he was 5. He wasn't there long, though, because his mother passed away just 4 years later. Jimmy's father sent him back to Indiana after that, to live with his aunt.\n#Person1#: So how did he get into acting?\n#Person2#: Well, first, he acted in plays at high school. Then he went to College in California, where he got seriously interacting. In nineteen fifty one, he moved to New York to do more stage acting.\n#Person1#: Then when did his movie career really start?\n#Person2#: Nineteen fifty five. His first starring role was in east of Eden. It was fabulous. Dean became a huge success. But the movie that really made him famous was his second one. Rebel without a Cause. That was about teenagers who felt like they didn't fit into society.\n#Person1#: So how many more movies did he made?\n#Person2#: Just one more. Then he died in that car crash in Californian in nineteen fifty five.\n#Person1#: What a tragedy! He only made 3 movies. So what made him the legend, he still is today.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess his looks, his acting ability, his short life and maybe the type of character he played in his movies. \\Many young People saw him as a symbol of American youths.","summary":"Edward tells Tina Dean was born in 1931 in Indiana and was lived in California and Indiana. He got seriously interacting with acting in college and in 1951, he moved to New York to do more stage acting. Dean died in 1955 and only made 3 movies which made him a legend.","topic":" Biography of Dean"}
{"fname":"train_5612","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need some new clothes for the new school year. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: Of course. What do you like to wear?\n#Person1#: Well, I attend college in California and it's always warm there. So I need a lot of shorts and T shirts. I also like to go to the beach when I'm not in class, so I need bathing suits and beach shoes.\n#Person2#: OK, follow me over here. We have some new summer clothes. Do you like bright colors? Here are some nice blue, green and yellow shirts.\n#Person1#: Those are too bright for me. I like those white and gray ones.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll grab some different sizes and you can try them all on.","summary":"#Person2# assists #Person1# in buying shorts, T-shirt and bathing suits whose colour are white and grey for the new school year.","topic":"Buy new clothes"}
{"fname":"train_5613","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really need to start eating healthier.\n#Person2#: I have to start eating better too.\n#Person1#: What kind of food do you usually eat?\n#Person2#: I try my best to eat only fruits, vegetables, and chicken.\n#Person1#: Is that really all that you eat?\n#Person2#: That's basically it.\n#Person1#: How do you stick to only those foods?\n#Person2#: Actually, fruits and veggies are really good for you.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know, but what about the chicken?\n#Person2#: I mainly eat baked chicken, because there's not a lot of fat.\n#Person1#: That does sound pretty good.\n#Person2#: I know it does, and that's because it is.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to start eating healthier. #Person2# shares #Person2#'s diet mainly consisted of fruits, vegetables, and chicken.","topic":"healthy diet"}
{"fname":"train_5614","dialogue":"#Person1#: pompous. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to reserve a table for dinner.\n#Person1#: How large a group are you expecting?\n#Person2#: Six couples.\n#Person1#: Would you like to reserve a private dining room?\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea.\n#Person1#: All right. May I have your name, Sir?\n#Person2#: My name is Ron Kollwitz.","summary":"#Person1# helps Ron Kollwitz reserving a private dining room for six couples.","topic":"reservation"}
{"fname":"train_5615","dialogue":"#Person1#: In foreign trade, exporters have to adjust their product in a timely manner.\n#Person2#: How to adjust?\n#Person1#: Exporters must ensure that their product satisfies customers ' needs, wants and likes.\n#Person2#: Ah, some products are successful at home, but not be popular overseas.\n#Person1#: That's because the fashion, taste and social customs and so on vary considerably.\n#Person2#: Yes, sometimes the differences are great.\n#Person1#: Well, we should be in accordance with national conditions and adjust the product.\n#Person2#: We have to ensure that the product should be attractive to guarantee sales.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# exporters should ensure their products satisfies customers' needs, wants, and likes as they agree national conditions can be very different.","topic":"adjust the product"}
{"fname":"train_5616","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, there. Look at these. I have collected some ads here. There is a special promotion for Mother's Day this weekend.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Mother's Day is coming. Do you plan to buy anything?\n#Person1#: Of course. I want to buy some night cream for my mom, and some masques for myself.\n#Person2#: Hmm. In Carrefour, Clinique will be promoting their visible skin renewed cream.\n#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: 180 yuan, and you can get a free 8 piece gift package.\n#Person1#: What's included in the gift package?\n#Person2#: Some black mascara, moisturizing orion, eye cream crystal lipstick, a two color eye shadow pack, styling hairspray, and a cosmetics bag.\n#Person1#: Sounds not bad.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about Clinique's promotion of their visible skin cream with a free gift package for Mother's Day.","topic":"Mother's Day promotion"}
{"fname":"train_5617","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is that Xiaogang Li who applied for the Solar Studio of our college?\n#Person2#: Yes, speaking.\n#Person1#: I want to know whether you will come to the interview. So have you accepted offers from other companies?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't got one by now. I will go to the interview of yours.","summary":"Xiaogang Li will go to the interview with #Person1#'s company.","topic":"Attendance Confirmation"}
{"fname":"train_5618","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for seeing me. Did you look over my letter and resume?\n#Person2#: Yes. Quite good. Perhaps you're very interested in the social benefits.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think it is possible more important than the salary.\n#Person2#: Really? We would like to start you off at 2, 000 yuan a month, excluding bonus and overtime pay.\n#Person1#: Good, about the essential living conditions?\n#Person2#: Well, we'll supply you with an apartment of a bedroom and a living room.\n#Person1#: I see. I'm a female. Are there any special benefits for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, in our company, the women have a two-week vacation a year, besides this, if you are a married woman, maternity leave for some months is permitted.\n#Person1#: I think it is very necessary for us. I wonder whether I am on holiday with payment every year.\n#Person2#: Yes, you have a paid month holiday every year.\n#Person1#: Right. How about the unemployment compensation and the retirement pension?\n#Person2#: Well, we are only responsible for the retirement pension. About the unemployment compensation, this will be given by the government.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s monthly salary will start from 2000 yuan and she is eligible for a two-week vacation and a paid month holiday every year and maternity leave if needed. The company will supply #Person1# with an apartment and be responsible for her retirement pension.","topic":"inquire job benefits"}
{"fname":"train_5619","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shogun Restaurant of Pasadena.\n#Person2#: Hi, could you help me? I need to make a dinner reservation.\n#Person1#: I can help you if you can just tell me what evening you like the reservation for.\n#Person2#: Tuesday night is when we need the reservation for.\n#Person1#: What time do you think that you would like to have dinner?\n#Person2#: 7\n#Person1#: How many diners will be in your group?\n#Person2#: We need a reservation for four.\n#Person1#: I have a table for four available at 7\n#Person2#: My last name is Foster. Thank you for the reservation.\n#Person1#: Mr. Foster, we will be expecting you this Tuesday at 7\n#Person2#: We will be there! Thanks for the help!","summary":"#Person1# helps Mr. Foster reserve a table for four at 7 pm on Tuesday.","topic":"reservation"}
{"fname":"train_5620","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever played Making?\n#Person2#: Not really, but I know it is very popular a traditional Chinese gambling game.\n#Person1#: Yes, some friends play it all day, all night, and sometimes a whole weekend. I tried to read about some basic rules online, but it is hard to understand. So I went to watch people play yesterday only to find I was even more confused. I think I have to work hard on those rules and more learning by doing. Practice makes the master.\n#Person2#: Typical Francis, whether you are at work, or engaged in leisure time activities, you always show the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new and improve yourself.\n#Person1#: It is important to keep your mind up-to-date and active.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person1# needs to work hard on rules of Making and practice more. #Person2# thinks #Person1# always shows the same eagerness and curiosity to learn something new.","topic":"keep active"}
{"fname":"train_5621","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sally, I'm tired of this Western food. I really miss my mother's Sichuan cooking.\n#Person2#: I'm sure you do miss that type of cooking. But can't you try to get used to Western food?\n#Person1#: I have tried. But Americans like butter, bread, sugar, and cream too much.\n#Person2#: I suppose you're right, Lee. Maybe that's why so many Westerners are overweight.\n#Person1#: It's interesting that Americans work very hard at their jobs, do not take naps during the day, and yet they can be so heavy.\n#Person2#: You see, because we are often busy working, we eat too much fast food, and that food is very fattening.","summary":"Lee and Sally think Western food is fattening and that's why Americans get fat, though working hard.","topic":"Western food"}
{"fname":"train_5622","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Pam.\n#Person2#: I'm glad that you can make it.\n#Person1#: It looks like there are a lot of people inside.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I've invited a lot of friends besides you.\n#Person1#: Should I take my shoes off?\n#Person2#: We all keep our shoes on indoors.\n#Person1#: Where are your parents?\n#Person2#: They've gone out so that we could have the house to ourselves.\n#Person1#: That's great!","summary":"Pam has invited lots of friends including #Person1#. Pam's parents are out so they could have the whole house.","topic":"Party"}
{"fname":"train_5623","dialogue":"#Person1#: In my country, we go to school from 8 o'clock in the morning until five in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: Five days a week, too?\n#Person1#: Actually, five and a half. On Saturday, we have classes only in the morning.\n#Person2#: Gosh!\n#Person1#: That's too much for us really.\n#Person2#: Where are you going now?\n#Person1#: I'm going to try to find out where the school is located.\n#Person2#: When do you start school?\n#Person1#: I'm going to register right now.\n#Person2#: That's good.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the school hours in #Person1#'s country. #Person2# is surprised. #Person1# is going to register now.","topic":"school"}
{"fname":"train_5624","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. Owen! Have you gone on your family vacation yet?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I got so tired. My son began to cry the moment we got on the train. It was very embarrassing because we took the over-night train and the noise made it difficult for other people in the cabin to sleep.\n#Person1#: Didn't you bring his favorite toy?\n#Person2#: Yes, we did. Fortunately we put his Teddy Bear in the bag, and finally he fell asleep at mid-night with it in his arms.\n#Person1#: Where did you go? You've got a beautiful tan.\n#Person2#: My wife didn't like to go to amusement parks, so we compromised and finally went to the seaside. I think vacation in summer is not good.\n#Person1#: You must have had a great time. Most children love to play in the sand on the beach and go swimming.\n#Person2#: Yes, he was every excited to see the blue sea and picked up many seashells to give as gift for his classmates in kindergarten.\n#Person1#: His friends will be very happy to get the little souvenir.\n#Person2#: And I taught him how to swim in the sea. It was fun and made him braver than before. After we returned home, he wasn't afraid to sleep alone in his bedroom.","summary":"Owen tells #Person1# he and his family went to the seaside for vacation. Owen was tired from taking care of his crying son on the train, but his son was excited about the sea and picked up seashells as gifts for his classmates. Owen taught him how to swim in the sea.","topic":"family vacation"}
{"fname":"train_5625","dialogue":"#Person1#: You seem to be very hesitant about doing things.\n#Person2#: I don't know why I cannot take a step forward.\n#Person1#: You are meeting trouble halfway, I guess.\n#Person2#: Many things are troubling me. I don't know whether I should come and go.\n#Person1#: That's where the shoe pinches.","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person2# is hesitant about doing things.","topic":"hesitation"}
{"fname":"train_5626","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's weekend again, I'm glad I can arrange for my personal matters.\n#Person2#: What do you mean by that?\n#Person1#: Oh, that means I can do whatever I like without few interruptions.\n#Person2#: You've been always active and versatile. It seems that you are interested in everything.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? I just have lots of hobbies in my spare time ; such as going to the concert, painting, handwriting, reading novels and reading fashion magazines. What about yours?\n#Person2#: I have fewer hobbies than yours. That's why I find campus life a bit dull and uninteresting.\n#Person1#: Oh, you can't think like that. We young people should try our best to learn new things and accept new ideas. You like taking photos and going to photography shows, why not practise the technique and catch something unforgeable?\n#Person2#: That's a good suggestion. It's fine today. Maybe I can take photos on the scenery of the lake at sunset. It must be fantastic.\n#Person1#: I quite agree with you. With our hobbies, our life can be more colorful and exciting.\n#Person2#: And I can concentrate on my study after the relaxation over the weekend.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's a good habit to have a life-long hobby. Those who practise calligraphy and Qigong always live longer.","summary":"#Person1# has lots of hobbies while #Person2# has fewer and finds campus life uninteresting. #Person1# knows #Person2# likes taking photos and suggests #Person2# practice the technique. They agree hobbies make their life more colorful and help them concentrate on their studies.","topic":"Hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_5627","dialogue":"#Person1#: Rachel? This is John Emory speaking.\n#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Emory?\n#Person1#: I'Ve got some bad news. All the plans sent over to the McGrath Corporation have been rejected. We're going to have to start from scratch.\n#Person2#: I thought they had already agreed to everything. That's going to take weeks to rework.","summary":"John Emory tells Rachel they have to rework their plans since they have been rejected.","topic":"bad news"}
{"fname":"train_5628","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you spend your free time?\n#Person2#: I read or go swimming, go shopping, usually. I run or play tennis or do something else like those to get some exercises to keep fit.\n#Person1#: Are you introverted or extroverted?\n#Person2#: I wouldn't call myself extroverted. Sometimes, I enjoy being by myself very much. But other times, I like sharing activities with others too, especially during these last few years.\n#Person1#: What kinds of sports do you like?\n#Person2#: I like almost all sports, and I enjoy both playing and watching. I especially like tennis and mountain climbing.\n#Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?\n#Person2#: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically, I think, and I don't like to leave something half-done. It makes me nervous-I can't concentrate on something else until the first thing is finished.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about how #Person2# spends #Person2#'s free time, the sports #Person2# likes, and #Person2#'s personality.","topic":"ask some questions"}
{"fname":"train_5629","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you found another job yet, Sally?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't, but I've seen several interesting advertisements in the paper.\n#Person1#: What kind of job are you looking for?\n#Person2#: Either something in the hotel business or something to do with travel.\n#Person1#: You haven't had any experience in either of those fields.\n#Person2#: I know. But I'd like to try. Look, here are some advertisements that I've cut out.","summary":"Sally tells #Person1# she is looking for jobs relating to hotel business or traveling.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_5630","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Cai. Congratulations! You'Ve passed the interview.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Mr. Yang. Thank you very much. Can I work now?\n#Person1#: Oh. Take it easy. As I'Ve said in the interview, once you are employed, we'll give you a probation period of three months. And now we need to sign a draft agreement for the probation period.\n#Person2#: I am sorry, I am just too excited and forget it. Can I look it through?\n#Person1#: Of course, here you are. And you can ask me any question.\n#Person2#: Well, I am sorry that I have a question. There is no remuneration item in this agreement. Can you tell me something about it?\n#Person1#: Well, according to the principle of our company, employees like you have no remuneration during the probation period.\n#Person2#: But you didn't tell me in the interview.\n#Person1#: I am sorry, it's not decided by me but by the company.\n#Person2#: Okay, I can't decide whether sign or not now. Can you give me some time to think it over?\n#Person1#: Okay. Can you give me a reply tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Yes. Thank you very much. Mr. Yang.","summary":"Mr. Yang wants to sign a draft agreement for the probation period with Miss Cai, but she wants to think it over because she is just told she won't have remuneration during that period. She'll give Mr. Yang a reply tomorrow.","topic":"the probation period"}
{"fname":"train_5631","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I come to pay my water and electricity fees.\n#Person1#: Give me your water and electricity bills, please.\n#Person2#: Here they are.\n#Person1#: You should pay 160 yuan for the electricity fee and 80 yuan for the water fee.\n#Person2#: Do you mean that I should pay 240 yuan in total?\n#Person1#: Yes. Will you pay by cash or credit card?\n#Person2#: Cash, please. Here is the money.\n#Person1#: I get 250 yuan from you, and this is the change, 10 yuan.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you. Bye-bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person2# pays #Person2#'s water and electricity fees with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"pay the fee"}
{"fname":"train_5632","dialogue":"#Person1#: First of all, thank you for accepting this job.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.\n#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?\n#Person2#: Would you please tell me about your pay skill first?\n#Person1#: We'll offer you a monthly salary to begin with, in addition, we offer one percent commission and all your sales. You also enjoy life insurance and health insurance. What's starting salary would you expect here?\n#Person2#: They sum my skills and experience. I'd like to start it with 4000 yuan a month.\n#Person1#: That sounds reasonable.\n#Person2#: Do I have paid vacation?\n#Person1#: Yes, you have 2 weeks paid vacation a year, and you get it additional week after 4 years, and then again, after 9 years if you decide to stay that long, we promote from within based on performance, so there is an excellent chance that you could become a sales manager or even a regional manager.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about how #Person2# will be paid, the paid vacation #Person2# could have, and the promotion chances. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s salary expectation is reasonable.","topic":"discuss job treatment"}
{"fname":"train_5633","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, show me the menu, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, here you are. Would you care to order now, Sir?\n#Person1#: I'll have the baked salmon.\n#Person2#: Any vegetable?\n#Person1#: I'd rather have broccoli.\n#Person2#: OK. Can I serve you anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like another cup of coffee.\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# order the baked salmon with broccoli and a cup of coffee.","topic":"service"}
{"fname":"train_5634","dialogue":"#Person1#: Plaza Hotel, good morning. Leo speaking.\n#Person2#: Ah yes, I'd like to book two rooms for myself and my father. Could you tell me the cost of a single room per night?\n#Person1#: Certainly. A single room is 120 dollars American, per night.\n#Person2#: Fine.\n#Person1#: And when would you like the rooms?\n#Person2#: From the 25th to the 28tri of September.\n#Person1#: Arriving the 25th of September and leaving on the 28th? Three nights?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Just a minute please.\n#Person2#: Yes, we have rooms available then. You require two single rooms?\n#Person1#: Yes, thank you.\n#Person2#: Can l have your name please?\n#Person1#: My name is Mona White.\n#Person2#: And your father's name, Ms. White?\n#Person1#: Jack Webber.\n#Person2#: Could you spell the surname please?\n#Person1#: Sure. W-E-double B-E-R.\n#Person2#: Double P for Papa?\n#Person1#: No, double B for Bravo","summary":"Leo helps Mona White book two single rooms for herself and her father for three nights at the Plaza Hotel.","topic":"booking"}
{"fname":"train_5635","dialogue":"#Person1#: My god, it's such a lovely lake! The lake has a water surface of 56 square kilometers.\n#Person2#: No wonder it looks so huge.\n#Person1#: We are now walking on what is in fact an island. Here we get one of the 10 sceneries of the West Lake, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake.\n#Person2#: Why is it called Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake?\n#Person1#: It's so named because in the pavilion over there the great poet Bai Buyi of the Tang Dynasty would take a rest after drinking a little too much, and watch the moon over the lake.\n#Person2#: Very romantic.\n#Person1#: Now let's board the boat and have a ride on the lake.\n#Person2#: Sure ( They get on the boat ).\n#Person1#: Wang, what's that building over there? It looks like some sort of a huge pavilion.\n#Person2#: You are right. That's the Heart of Lake Pavilion, situated on an islet. It was built in 1552 and is the largest pavilion on the West Lake. Oh, here we are at the Little Yingzhou island. Let's get off the boat. Please watch your steps.","summary":"#Person1# explains the name of Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake to Wang when they are walking by the West Lake. Then they board a boat and visit the Little Yingzhou island.","topic":"West Lake"}
{"fname":"train_5636","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, you have found several companies that are hiring, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have found three companies.\n#Person1#: Have you called to inquire about the positions?\n#Person2#: Yes, but the results are not so satisfying.\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I asked the first company about the vacancy, but they had already hired someone.\n#Person1#: What a pity!\n#Person2#: The second one told me that the job information was released half a year ago, and had been overdue.\n#Person1#: It's frustrating!\n#Person2#: The last company is still hiring, but not recent graduates.\n#Person1#: Wonder why they do that!\n#Person2#: I feel terrible now.\n#Person1#: Don't be discouraged. Just keep trying and you will find a job eventually.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your support and care.","summary":"Mary called three companies that are hiring to inquire about the positions but the results are not satisfying. #Person1# encourages Mary to keep trying.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_5637","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm checking out.\n#Person1#: Can I have your key and room number, please?\n#Person2#: Room 1419. Here's my key.\n#Person1#: Here's your bill, sir. Could you please check it?\n#Person2#: It's all right. Please charge it to my credit card.\n#Person1#: Here you are, sir. You're all set. I hope you enjoyed your stay. And that next time you're in town, you will stay with us again.\n#Person2#: I will. Where can I leave my luggage? I really want to leave after lunch.\n#Person1#: The bell captain will put it in the storage room. When you're ready to leave, you can claim your luggage from him.\n#Person2#: Thanks very much. And good-bye.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# checking out and offers #Person2# left-luggage services.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_5638","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about we taking a tour to Hawaii? I have a 2 - weeks'vacation.\n#Person2#: That sounds fantabulous. I have dreamed of going there for months.\n#Person1#: Me, too. Why don't we get ready now?\n#Person2#: Sure. I don't want to waste even a minute.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will prepare for a tour to Hawaii.","topic":"travel plan"}
{"fname":"train_5639","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Is flight KL638 late?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. Flight KL638 is still at the airport due to the hurricane.\n#Person1#: Oh, my god. If this flight is late. I will for Sydney. What can I do now?\n#Person2#: Well if so. you should contact with the office over there. Maybe they will do you some help.\n#Person1#: OK. thank you.","summary":"#Person1#'s flight is delayed. #Person2# suggests #Person1# contact with an office for help.","topic":"delayed flight"}
{"fname":"train_5640","dialogue":"#Person1#: This will be your office here.\n#Person2#: Really? Wow, it is great.\n#Person1#: We try to get everyone in the upper management team a nice office.\n#Person2#: I suppose so. It's great.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you like it.\n#Person2#: Yes, is there a coffee machine around here?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have a coffee machine and some other beverages in the break room.\n#Person2#: Where is the break room?\n#Person1#: It's just down the hall, the fourth door on your right.\n#Person2#: Got it.\n#Person1#: You can always call me if you need anything and I will get it for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# finds #Person2#'s office is great and asks #Person1# about the whereabouts of the coffee machine and the break room.","topic":"working environment"}
{"fname":"train_5641","dialogue":"#Person1#: I had a big argument with david yesterday. I hope he's not still mad at me.\n#Person2#: what did you argue about?\n#Person1#: he borrowed some money from me and I needed it back. He said he didn't have the money yet.\n#Person2#: well, he should pay you back. It's only fair.\n#Person1#: yes, but is got angry with him too quickly. He probably thought that I mistrusted him. I shouldn't have got angry.\n#Person2#: did you lend him a lot of money?\n#Person1#: not much. I had to pay an unexpected bill, so I needed the money back.\n#Person2#: well, talk to him about it next time you see him. He probably feels as bad about it as you do. Close friends sometimes have disagreements. It's nothing unusual. Neither of you said anything r\n#Person1#: no, we didn't. I guess you're right. We should patch things up.\n#Person2#: of course you should. You wouldn't want a silly argument to ruin a long friendship, would you?","summary":"#Person1# feels bad about the argument with David yesterday because of the money. #Person2# suggests #Person1# talk to David and not let a silly argument to ruin a long friendship.","topic":"friendship"}
{"fname":"train_5642","dialogue":"#Person1#: Take me to this address, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, ma'am. Here we are.\n#Person1#: How much do I owe you, sir?\n#Person2#: 30 dollars, ma'am.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding? The meter says 15 dollars, doesn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, but we need some extra charge and some tip, too.\n#Person1#: I don't get it. I'll go and have that doorman talk to you then.\n#Person2#: OK, ma'am. Calm down, 15 dollars will do.","summary":"#Person2# asks for 30 dollars while the meter says 15 dollars. #Person1# gets mad. #Person2# agrees on 15 dollars.","topic":"the fare"}
{"fname":"train_5643","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, here is your breakfast!\n#Person2#: Thanks so much. Miss, I believe I ordered my eggs scrambled, and these are fried.\n#Person1#: Sorry, your friend over there ordered fried eggs, and I gave you his by mistake.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah. Here, I will just trade with him.\n#Person1#: Here are your pancakes, madam.\n#Person2#: But I ordered waffles!\n#Person1#: Oh, I am so sorry!\n#Person2#: That's OK. I will eat my eggs and bacon, and you can take my pancakes back.\n#Person1#: Good, sir. I will take care of that right away.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much!","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# with #Person2#'s friend's breakfast and then serves the pancakes instead of waffles #Person2# ordered.","topic":"make a mistake"}
{"fname":"train_5644","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't throw paper on the floor, Mike.\n#Person2#: Where shall I put it, Miss?\n#Person1#: Put it in the waste-paper basket, please.\n#Person2#: But Tom and Bill put all their paper in the basket a few minutes ago. Now it's full.\n#Person1#: Then take the basket outside and empty it.\n#Person2#: Yes, Miss.\n#Person1#: Where did you empty the basket, Mike?\n#Person2#: On the playground, Miss.\n#Person1#: That's not right! The dustbin is at the back of the school. Now pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mike to empty the basket but Mike empties it on the playground instead of in the dustbin.","topic":"empty the trash"}
{"fname":"train_5645","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, you're going back to the United States tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's correct. I'm flying home.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid of flying, are you?\n#Person2#: No, flying is fine with me.\n#Person1#: That's great. Er, back home, do you fly quite often for your job?\n#Person2#: No, I go to the work by bus and drive to different business appointments, but sometimes I take the train to go to the business conferences in other cities or things like that.\n#Person1#: I see. So tomorrow you will have a really long flight.\n#Person2#: Yes, terribly long.\n#Person1#: It's probably 15 or 16 hours, I suppose.\n#Person2#: Mmm, from Shanghai to Boston, mmm, let me see, it is about 18 hours in the air.\n#Person1#: So how do you pass the time on the plane?\n#Person2#: I like to sleep as much as possible.\n#Person1#: OK, do you take medicine or just have a beer or...?\n#Person2#: No, no, I don't take any medicine. I tend to stay up late the day before, so that I'm tired and I want a sleep on the plane.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. And I hope you have a good flight.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2#'s flying home but #Person2# doesn't fly often for #Person2#'s job. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will be a long flight and #Person2# tends to stay up late the day before and sleep on the plane.","topic":"a long flight"}
{"fname":"train_5646","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Welcome to the Service Centre. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi, yes. I'm interested in renting a two-bedroom apartment.\n#Person1#: Well, I would like to ask you a few questions before I show you what we have available, so that we will be able to match your needs better. First, what price range are you interested in?\n#Person2#: Somewhere between $400--$450 a month.\n#Person1#: Okay. Do you have a specific location in mind?\n#Person2#: Well, I would like to live somewhere near the university. Or at least on a bus line.\n#Person1#: And when would you like to move in?\n#Person2#: On the first of the month.\n#Person1#: Okay. Here are the photos of the apartments that fit your preferences.\n#Person2#: Thank you. The one on Broadway Avenue looks nice. I would like you see it. And the one on Main Street.\n#Person1#: Sure. Let me get the keys and we will go to look at them. If you choose to rent one of them, we would need some money for possible damage. You will be responsible for everything inside. If you like, we can sign an agreement today.\n#Person2#: Great! Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent a two-bedroom apartment about $400-$450 a month near the university. #Person1# will bring #Person2# to look at some apartments that fit #Person2#'s preference.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_5647","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, John. How was your French exam yesterday?\n#Person2#: Not too good.\n#Person1#: Well, the term exam is always more difficult. Work harder, and you'll certainly do better next time.\n#Person2#: I've worked hard enough, I think, but unluckily, I have never done well in the exam.\n#Person1#: Well, it's no use worrying about the exam now. Let's talk about the football game tonight. It's much more interesting.\n#Person2#: Is there a football game on TV tonight?\n#Person1#: Yes it's between the Chinese team and the Japanese team.\n#Person2#: ... Er I'd rather watch some other programmes.\n#Person1#: Why? You're so interested in football.\n#Person2#: The Chinese team has always played badly in the important match, just as I have done in the important exam.","summary":"John tells #Person1# he hasn't done his French exam well and they start talking about the football game tonight, but John doesn't want to watch it.","topic":"talk between friends"}
{"fname":"train_5648","dialogue":"#Person1#: Stan, do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?\n#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.\n#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.\n#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in and get help with his course.\n#Person2#: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?\n#Person1#: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.\n#Person2#: Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.\n#Person1#: Good idea.","summary":"Both Cathy and Stan think the office is too noisy to work because students come to get help. They want to ask for a kind of meeting room for talking with students.","topic":"office situation"}
{"fname":"train_5649","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you in any way? \n#Person2#: I would like to see your summer suits. \n#Person1#: How do you like this pattern? The pink suits you well. \n#Person2#: Will it wash well and the color won't fade? \n#Person1#: It's of good quality. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# picking summer suits.","topic":"summer suits"}
{"fname":"train_5650","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this headline, Soo Mi. \n#Person2#: Wow! So many people in the United States get divorced! \n#Person1#: Is it the same in Korea? \n#Person2#: I don't think so. In Korea some marriages break up, but most couples stay together. \n#Person1#: Do people get married young? \n#Person2#: Not really. Very few people get married beforethe age of 20. \n#Person1#: Hmm. Do women usually work after they get married? \n#Person2#: No, a lot of women stay home and take care of their families. But some work. ","summary":"Soo Mi is surprised that many people in the US get divorced and tells #Person1# about the marriages in Korea.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_5651","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, this is the express check-out lane for people that have fifteen items or fewer. It looks like you have more than fifteen items there. \n#Person2#: Oh, come on! I have sixteen items! Cut me some slack, will ya? \n#Person1#: Fine! Please place your items on the belt and push your shopping cart through. Do you prefer paper or plastic? \n#Person2#: Plastic. I also have a couple of coupons. \n#Person1#: No problem, I'll take those. Sir, these coupons expired yesterday. \n#Person2#: Darn! Oh, well. I guess it's just not my day. Thanks anyway. \n#Person1#: Do you have a club card or will it be cash? \n#Person2#: Yeah I got a club card. Here you go. \n#Person1#: Will this be debit or credit? \n#Person2#: Debit please. Also, could I get cash back? Fifty dollars would be great. \n#Person1#: Yeah, sure. Your total is seventy-eight dollars and thirty-three cents. Here is your receipt. Have a nice day. ","summary":"#Person2# goes to express check-out lane with one item extra and asks #Person1# to bend the rules. #Person2# wants to use the coupons but #Person1# says they expired yesterday. #Person2# then pays with a club card in debit.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_5652","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you tip the bellboy? \n#Person2#: Yes, but I don't think it was enough. He looked disappointed. I gave him three dollars. \n#Person1#: That sounds about right to me, fifty cents a bag. If they think you don't know better, they'll try to get more. \n#Person2#: It's the same in Kauloon. But I definitely think we over-tipped the cab driver. The fare was twenty dollars, and you gave him a five-dollar tip. That's twenty-five percent of the total! Too much! \n#Person1#: I disagree. He was polite and informative, and he drove smoothly. One should reward good service. \n#Person2#: I'll sign for dinner and charge it to our room. Let's see. The bill is one hundred dollars. That seems reasonable. How much tip should I leave? \n#Person1#: Remember last month when we were in Europe? Maybe Californians use that same system they add the waiter or waitress into the bill, so you don't have to leave anything extra. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# tipped the bellboy $3. #Person2# thinks the tip gave to the cab driver was too much, while #Person1# doesn't think so. #Person1# suggests no tip for the dinner.","topic":"tip rules"}
{"fname":"train_5653","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that you went to the concert the day before? How did you like it? \n#Person2#: It was terrific. The concert was really a hit. The symphony orchestra was so good that I was completely absorbed in their performance. \n#Person1#: Who was the conductor? \n#Person2#: Oh, speaking of the conductor , he is indeed a genius. He did a perfect job. His name is Menuhin, a descendent of Russian American immigrants. \n#Person1#: Oh, I learned that he is also a legendary violinist. \n#Person2#: Absolutely right. He gave a performance of Felix Mendelssohn's violin concerto. That caused a sensation. The audience were stunned by his pure tone. \n#Person1#: Obviously you did enjoy the concert. \n#Person2#: Yes, I did. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the concert was terrific, the performance of symphony orchestra was so good, and the conductor, Menuhin, is a genius.","topic":"concert"}
{"fname":"train_5654","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish? \n#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English. \n#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly? \n#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said. \n#Person1#: It must be interesting to study English. \n#Person2#: Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss. Parker says that my pronunciation is very good. \n#Person1#: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult? \n#Person2#: Sometimes it's difficult. Some words look different from the way one pronounces them. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Miss Parker only speaks English in the class and Miss Parker says #Person2#'s pronunciation is very good.","topic":"learning English"}
{"fname":"train_5655","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here you are at last! You're half an hour late, you know. \n#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. \n#Person1#: What happened? \n#Person2#: My watch stopped and I didn't know. I certainly need to buy a better one. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is late because of #Person2#'s stopped watch.","topic":"late"}
{"fname":"train_5656","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dear Aaron, and how are you?\n#Person2#: Quite well, thank you.\n#Person1#: I'm celebrating my ninth birthday, the day after tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Well, where is the function arranged?\n#Person1#: It is arranged in a hotel.\n#Person2#: Where is it?\n#Person1#: It is just next to my house.\n#Person2#: Will your uncle Vince attend the function?\n#Person1#: No, but he has sent me a camera as my birthday present.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# will celebrate #Person1#'s birthday in a hotel. #Person1#'s uncle won't come but already sent a present.","topic":"celebrate the birthday"}
{"fname":"train_5657","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here is the wine list, Mike.\n#Person2#: I would like some wine.\n#Person1#: Yes, what will it be?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I really don't know too much about wine.\n#Person1#: May I make a suggestion?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Why don't you ask the waiter for advice?\n#Person2#: That will be OK as long as it isn't too expensive.","summary":"#Person1# suggests Mike ask the waiter for wine advice.","topic":"ask for advice"}
{"fname":"train_5658","dialogue":"#Person1#: What were you thinking? You nearly hit me!\n#Person2#: What are you talking about? You saw my signal and when I started to turn left, you sped up and blocked me.\n#Person1#: You're crazy, lady. I had the right of way and I was just driving through a yellow light.\n#Person2#: You're lucky. There were no police around, or you would have gotten a ticket for sure. It's drivers like you that give the rest of us a bad name.\n#Person1#: Obviously, you're new to this whole driving thing. I've wasted enough of my day and you already. So if you will kindly move your car, I'll be on my way.\n#Person2#: Me? Move my car? You've got some nerve buddy. You're the one who should move.","summary":"#Person1# quarrels with #Person2# about the car accident that happened when #Person2# was trying to turn left and #Person1# was driving through a yellow light.","topic":"quarrel"}
{"fname":"train_5659","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I interest you in a desert, sir? We've got some lovely strawberries. They were only picked this morning. The cook is made them into a beautiful cake or you can have them on their own with ice cream.\n#Person2#: I don't really want anything sweet, have you got cheese?\n#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry, sir. There is no cheese left. We're waiting for some more to be delivered.\n#Person2#: In that case, I'll have the fruit as it's so fresh, but without any ice cream.\n#Person1#: Certainly sir.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't want sweet dessert and asks for cheese. #Person1# says there's no cheese left, so #Person2# only wants fresh fruit.","topic":"dessert"}
{"fname":"train_5660","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Marina, I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I bought a map in the bookstore.\n#Person2#: Oh, we don't need a map at all. I'll be your tour guide. I'm familiar with every corner of the city. Chinatown, Broadway, Central Park, the Natural History Museum.\n#Person1#: That's great. Where should we go first, Broadway? I've been dreaming of watching a musical there.\n#Person2#: It's the best to go there in the evening. How about going to Central Park first?\n#Person1#: OK. What's there to see?\n#Person2#: Lots of trees, walking paths, statues and areas for performances, you can relax in a wonderful nature, setting in the middle of a busy city. The Natural History Museum is located on its west side.\n#Person1#: Many famous people mentioned to Central Park in their books. It must be a place worth visiting.\n#Person2#: It certainly is.\n#Person1#: Where shall we go for dinner? A restaurant in Chinatown?\n#Person2#: We can go there next time. I have a classmate living in Harlem and he is very interested in Chinese culture and wants to see you. We'll have dinner there, if you don't mind.\n#Person1#: No, I don't, it will be nice to meet someone who loves Chinese culture. I want to learn more about Harlem, its food and music.\n#Person2#: Harlem has an interesting lifestyle, you'll really love the music there. After dinner we'll go to Broadway. If we're lucky we can buy tickets to see a show.\n#Person1#: I just can't wait to go.\n#Person2#: OK, let's go and take a ride on the largest subway system in America.","summary":"Marina recommends #Person1# to go Broadways in the evening and go to Central Park first. They will have dinner with one of Marina's friends who loves Chinese culture and wants to meet #Person1#. After dinner, they will go to Broadway.","topic":"travel in America"}
{"fname":"train_5661","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello I'm Tom, who are you?\n#Person2#: I'm Marry. I'm from Korea.\n#Person1#: Really? How nice. How long have you stayed in the US?\n#Person2#: Four years.\n#Person1#: That's a long time. Have you been back to your country?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: You must miss your home.\n#Person2#: Sure, but gladly, my family are going to visit me next week.\n#Person1#: You must be very excited.\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: How do you like New York?\n#Person2#: It's a modern city, full of energy and people here are quite friendly.","summary":"Marry tells Tom she has been in the US for 4 years and her family from Korea will visit her soon. Mary thinks highly of New York.","topic":"live in US"}
{"fname":"train_5662","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to taste some local dishes. What would you recommend?\n#Person2#: That's fine. You must try this dish.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me how this thing is cooked?\n#Person2#: It's fish steamed and served with our special sauce.\n#Person1#: Is it good?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's a most popular dish.\n#Person1#: I think I'll try it, and give me some green salad together.\n#Person2#: We have two dressings for salad. Which one would you like?\n#Person1#: What kind do you have?\n#Person2#: We have French and Thousand Island.\n#Person1#: Make it Thousand Island.","summary":"#Person1#'ll have the steamed fish with special sauce and green salad with Thousand Island dressing under #Person2#'s recommendation.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_5663","dialogue":"#Person1#: shall we dance?\n#Person2#: sure. i suppose you dance much.\n#Person1#: oh. no as a matter of fact, i haven't danced for a long time.\n#Person2#: but i can see you dance wonderfully well.\n#Person1#: thanks for flattering me. i think you dance much right?\n#Person2#: no, just occasionally\n#Person1#: oh, i like this music very much, let's tango.\n#Person2#: i'm afraid i can't dance well.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are dancing and #Person2# flatters #Person1#'s dance.","topic":"dance"}
{"fname":"train_5664","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here is the document you asked for this morning.\n#Person2#: Oh, you are so efficient. I thought you might give it to me tomorrow. Thanks.\n#Person1#: You ' re welcome. You know, these days I have been reflecting on my biggest weakness procrastination. The more I think about it, the more I hate myself for being so disorganized. I decided to change the situation as soon as possible. Otherwise I will be more regretful later.\n#Person2#: This is encouraging news, good for you! What is your solution, then?\n#Person1#: The most useful method is to make plans and set priorities. It helps me to manage time well and get the most important things done at the first place.\n#Person2#: Sounds not bad! Better performance isn ' t just about doing a lot more. It is about focusing on the right things to do.","summary":"#Person2# praises #Person1#'s efficiency. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's because #Person1# decided to overcome procrastination and the solutions are making plans and setting priorities.","topic":"overcome procrastination"}
{"fname":"train_5665","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have experience in advertising?\n#Person2#: Yes, I used to have a part-time job in advertising company.\n#Person1#: What were you mean duties there?\n#Person2#: I mostly did advertising planning.\n#Person1#: What qualities do you think an advertising planner should have?\n#Person2#: I think an advertising planner should have active thoughts, creative talent, and be sensitive to the changes in the market.\n#Person1#: What was the most important thing you have learned at work?\n#Person2#: The most important thing I learned was that I must continuously improve my abilities. Advertising is a constantly evolving trade and creativity is an important fact in success. If I want to make in marking in advertising history, I can ' t stop studying and creating.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s experience in advertising, the qualities #Person2# thinks an advertising planner should have, and the most important thing #Person2#'s learned at work.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5666","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry. I didn't mean to be late. Can I come in?\n#Person2#: What's your excuse this time?\n#Person1#: Have I used the one that my sister is sick?\n#Person2#: Yes, twice last week.\n#Person1#: Are you sure? I thought I said it was my mother.\n#Person2#: I don't think so. But it could've been.\n#Person1#: Well. You can trust me this time. My sister is definitely sick. I'm just coming from the hospital. They say she might even die.\n#Person2#: I don't buy your story. Try not to have any more sick relatives this week, all right?\n#Person1#: I'll do my best.\n#Person2#: Just try to be a little more punctual in the future.\n#Person1#: I'm working on it. Really!","summary":"#Person1#'s late again and #Person1# explains it's because #Person1#'s sister is sick but #Person2# doesn't trust #Person1# and asks #Person1# to be punctual in the future.","topic":"be late"}
{"fname":"train_5667","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you do something to advance your time of shipment?\n#Person2#: Well, our manufacturers are fully committed at the moment. I'm afraid it's very difficult to improve any further on the time.\n#Person1#: I hope you'll try to convince them to step up production.\n#Person2#: We check their production schedule against our orders almost every day. As new orders keep coming in, they are working three shifts to step up production. I'm sorry, but we simply cannot commit ourselves beyond what the production schedule can fulfill.\n#Person1#: Well, in that case, there is nothing more to be said. What's your last word as to the date then?\n#Person2#: I said by the middle of October. This is the best we can promise.\n#Person1#: All right. I'll take you at your word. May I suggest that you put down in the contract shipment on October 15th or earlier? Our letter of credit will be opened early September.\n#Person2#: Good. Let's call it a deal. We'll do our best to advance the shipment to September. The chances are that some of the other orders may be cancelled. But of course you cannot count on that. In any case, we'll let you know by email.\n#Person1#: That's very considerate of you. And now, shall we discuss the insurance terms?\n#Person2#: We generally insure W. P. ( W. P. A ) on a C. I. F. offer. Special risks, such as TEND ( Theft, Pilferage and Non-delivery ), leakage, breakage, oil, freshwater, etc. can also be covered upon request.\n#Person1#: I suppose the additional premium for the special coverage is for the buyer's account.\n#Person2#: Quite right. According to the usual practice in international trade, special risks are not covered unless the buyer asks for them.\n#Person1#: Then what about SICC ( Strikes, Riots and Civil Commotions )? Can we request you to cover this for our imports?\n#Person2#: Yes, we accept it now, after it has been suspended for many years. However, if you want to have it covered for your imports at your end, you may arrange the insurance as you like.\n#Person1#: Then please cover W. P. A. and TEND for this transaction.\n#Person2#: All right, I'll adjust the price accordingly.","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to advance #Person2#'s time of shipment but #Person2# says the manufacturers are fully committed and they can only ship the products by the middle of October. #Person1# accepts and asks #Person2# to cover W.P.A. and TEND for the transaction. #Person2#'ll adjust the price accordingly.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_5668","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here is your room. I hope you like it.\n#Person2#: Looks not bad.\n#Person1#: The room is away from traffic noise.\n#Person2#: Yes, It's pleasantly quiet here.\n#Person1#: Here's the bath.\n#Person2#: Where can we have our laundry done?\n#Person1#: There's a bag in the bathroom. Just put your laundry in it.\n#Person2#: Does the hotel run its own laundry service?\n#Person1#: We do, as most hotels do.\n#Person2#: I see. Is the telephone on the table good for outside calls?\n#Person1#: There is house phone only. But you can ask the operator for city calls.\n#Person2#: Can I get a city map at the hotel?\n#Person1#: Yes. Shall I get one for you? Just push the button over there if you need anything.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the hotel service to #Person2#, including laundry service and telephone service.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_5669","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happened to your car?\n#Person2#: A tow truck was towing my car and put all those dents in my car.\n#Person1#: Are they going to pay you for the damages?\n#Person2#: They're saying it was already there.\n#Person1#: What the hell. That doesn't make sense. What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I have to go to court. A cop was there so he can prove that the damage wasn't there.\n#Person1#: That sucks. I'd be pissed if that happened to me.\n#Person2#: I got an estimate and it's four thousand dollars.\n#Person1#: Oh my gosh. Damn. . . screw the court, I would burn down their store.\n#Person2#: We'll see what happens after court.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a tow truck towed #Person2#'s car and left many dents. #Person2#'ll have to go to court and #Person1# feels angry.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_5670","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, chary, are you busy this evening?\n#Person2#: sorry, I'm afraid that I've got plans tonight.\n#Person1#: what are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm going to my parents'house for my father's birthday.\n#Person1#: how old is he today?\n#Person2#: it's his 50th birthday.\n#Person1#: well, wish him a happy birthday for me.\n#Person2#: sure thing. What are your plans for the evening?\n#Person1#: I was just thinking of going to a movie tonight.\n#Person2#: well, if you can wait until tomorrow night, I'll go with you then.\n#Person1#: sorry, I've got people coming over tomorrow night.\n#Person2#: sounds like this weekend just isn't going to work out for us.\n#Person1#: sounds that way. Maybe some other time then?\n#Person2#: sure. Hey, I'm sorry, but I've got to get going.\n#Person1#: yeah, me, too. It's about time I made a move.\n#Person2#: say hello to your friends for me.\n#Person1#: likewise. See you later.\n#Person2#: Bye!","summary":"Chary'll celebrate his father's 50th birthday tonight and #Person1#'ll watch a movie with others tomorrow night. Since they can't find a suitable time for both of them, they decide to meet some other time.","topic":"evening plan"}
{"fname":"train_5671","dialogue":"#Person1#: When I quarrel with my husband. He didn't even try to cool me out.\n#Person2#: It takes two to make a quarrel and it takes two to mend fences.\n#Person1#: I was so angry that I could not keep cool. What I need is just an apology.","summary":"#Person1# complains about the quarrel between her and her husband.","topic":"end a quarrel"}
{"fname":"train_5672","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Ann, I am really sorry about last night. I shouldn't have said those things to you.\n#Person2#: I am sorry too. I know we've been talking about this beach trip for a while. I should have told Bob I was busy this weekend.\n#Person1#: don't be silly. You guys should spend as much time together as you can. Besides we can go to the beach anytime.\n#Person2#: thanks for understanding.\n#Person1#: well that's what being friends is about, isn't it?\n#Person2#: hey, what if the three of us go to the beach together? Besides, you and Bob haven't seen each other for a while. I don't want my best friend and my boyfriend to be complete strangers.\n#Person1#: Nah, I wouldn't worry about that. But I don't want to be the third wheel. You two should have some quiet time to yourselves.\n#Person2#: I know Bob won't mind. You can bring a date, like that guy from the bar you keep talking about.\n#Person1#: maybe. . . I'll think about it.","summary":"#Person1# and Ann apologize to each other. Ann then persuades #Person1# into going to the beach together with Bob.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5673","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Could you spare a minute?\n#Person2#: Uh, yes.\n#Person1#: Do you go to work by train every day?\n#Person2#: Yes. I commute five days a week by train.\n#Person1#: And would you mind telling us what you think of the rail service?\n#Person2#: It's really very good.\n#Person1#: Why do you say that?\n#Person2#: Well, trains are frequent and come on time.\n#Person1#: Which train do you catch in the evening?\n#Person2#: I usually take the 5 thirty home.\n#Person1#: And can you get a seat?\n#Person2#: No, I usually have to stand.\n#Person1#: Would you agree that the service is fast?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's reasonably fast but it certainly isn't cheap. Fares have gone up25 %.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s commuting ways and #Person2#'s opinion about the rail service.","topic":"rail service"}
{"fname":"train_5674","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, what are your priorities when buying a car?\n#Person2#: I guess the first thing is the price, the second is the size, and of course the color will play a role too. But I have to be honest. It is our today's responsibility to take care about our environment. Therefore, I will also pay attention to the fuel consumption of the car. You know, the rise in gasoline prices is huge. So I would rather to consider a smaller car with smaller engine. For which I can also save some tax. Last of the list, I also consider the safety.\n#Person1#: What about the environmental factors?\n#Person2#: Well, I do prefer the lower emission cars as long as it doesn't cost much. Some environmentally-friendly cars are really expensive.\n#Person1#: Sure they are. Some hi-tech devices are built in to make sure they pollute less. Some of these green cars have not become standard. So the production costs are still high. But anyway, we should make efforts to start with.","summary":"Lucy tells #Person1# about her priorities when buying a car, including price, size, color, fuel consumption, and environmental factors.","topic":"buy a car"}
{"fname":"train_5675","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am considering going for the new job that was posted yesterday.\n#Person2#: Are you certain that that is what you want to do?\n#Person1#: It may not be the best choice for me, but I am considering it.\n#Person2#: Why do you think that this would be a good move?\n#Person1#: I believe that this job would allow me to move up but might be a little boring for me.\n#Person2#: Yes, there are always pros and cons to making a career change.\n#Person1#: Also, the matter of pay is also a consideration.\n#Person2#: I think the slight pay decrease might be worth it. The benefits are much better.\n#Person1#: Yes, sometimes giving up a little to move forward is the best choice.\n#Person2#: I think you should definitely apply for the position.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the job might be a good move for #Person1# but might be boring. Though the pay decreases, #Person2# thinks the benefits are better.","topic":"career change"}
{"fname":"train_5676","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of this suit? Do I look good or what?\n#Person2#: You look great! However, I think you are a little over dressed for dinner.\n#Person1#: Didn't they say we're going to the Ritz?\n#Person2#: Yes, but not the Ritz Carlton, the ' Ritz ' is a pizza place with peanut shells on the floor.\n#Person1#: In that case, let me make a quick change into my street clothes.\n#Person2#: I'll wait right here for you Superman.\n#Person1#: Ta da! Let's go to the Ritz!\n#Person2#: Can we go to the Carlton next time and can you wear that fabulous suit?","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1#'s overdressed for dinner because they're going to a pizza place, then #Person1# changes into street clothes.","topic":"dressing"}
{"fname":"train_5677","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss.\n#Person2#: Morning. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'd like to know how to use the library. You know, I'm a new student here.\n#Person2#: All you need is your student identification card to check out books.","summary":"#Person2# teaches #Person1# to use the library.","topic":"library service"}
{"fname":"train_5678","dialogue":"#Person1#: There must be something weighing on your mind. What is it?\n#Person2#: Dad, I lost mum's necklace. I'm afraid she will scold me.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll buy a new necklace as same as the old one.\n#Person2#: It is so kind of you, Dad.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person2#'s dad #Person2# lost mum's necklace. #Person2#'s dad will buy the same one.","topic":"necklace"}
{"fname":"train_5679","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, let's go out and grab a couple of beers tonight!\n#Person2#: Sorry, I can't. I have to work late at the laboratory.\n#Person1#: Nigel, you sure lead a dog's life, what's up with that?\n#Person2#: My boss wants me to finish this project tonight.","summary":"#Person1# invites Nigel to have a drink tonight but Nigel has to work late.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5680","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm really sorry, Bob. I accidentally damaged your bike.\n#Person2#: Uh-oh. It'll probably cost a lot to fix it.\n#Person1#: I'll make it up to you. Let me know how much it costs and I'll give you the money.","summary":"#Person1# apologizes to Bob for damaging his bike and will pay for it.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_5681","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've brought a little dog for Alice, girls usually like looking after pets.\n#Person2#: Thank you, but Alice is only a visitor here. I don't know if she'll keep it.\n#Person1#: To tell you the truth, the dog isn't my real reason for coming. I want to ask Alice if she'd like to be my girlfriend.\n#Person2#: Really?","summary":"#Person1#'s brought Alice a dog and will ask her if she wants to be #Person1#'s girlfriend. #Person2#'s surprised.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5682","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're not going to believe what happened today. You'Ve got to promise to keep it to yourself.\n#Person2#: Sure, what gives?\n#Person1#: Today Mr. Leo threw Sally out of class!\n#Person2#: On the level?\n#Person1#: I'll say. I knew Sally would finally show her true colors. When she got her final test results back from Mr. Leo, she started yelling at him. You should have heard her. I'Ve never seen anyone get so upset before. To make a long story short, it seems that Mr. Leo failed her because he caught her cheating.\n#Person2#: That's no laughing matter. That means she'll have to take the whole course again. I can't believe she's going to have to start from the beginning.\n#Person1#: It serves her right!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Sally yelled at Mr. Leo because he failed her for cheating. #Person2# can't believe Sally has to start all over but #Person1# thinks she deserves it.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_5683","dialogue":"#Person1#: Foreign Currency Deposits Counter, yes. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: You see, I have these Euros, and of course they are of no use to me at the moment. So I'd like to save them in my account, but I'm not sure how to go about it.\n#Person1#: OK. We offer 2 types of saving systems, Time Savings and Demand Savings. With Time Savings your money cannot be withdrawn for a certain period of time, but with Demand Savings your money is'on demand', you can withdraw at any time.\n#Person2#: I see. What's the interest like on those?\n#Person1#: There's quite a large difference. I mean, if you were to use demand deposit we could give you 0. 13 % interest, but for a time deposit, of say, 1 year we would offer 0. 82 %.\n#Person2#: Yes, I couldn't agree with you more. A 1 year time deposit it is!","summary":"#Person2# wants to save some Euros in #Person2#'s account. #Person1# introduces two types of saving systems. #Person2# chooses a time deposit due to its high interest.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_5684","dialogue":"#Person1#: What experience do you have with office machinery?\n#Person2#: I know how to use the telex machine, the photocopier, and the word processor. By the way, I took a computer course in university.\n#Person1#: Where do you want to be in five years?\n#Person2#: I want to be a manager.\n#Person1#: Very good. Any questions?\n#Person2#: Nothing. I think I'll take the job.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s experience in office machinery and #Person2#'s ideal job in five years.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5685","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so hungry! I haven't late eaten all day!\n#Person2#: Take your mind off it. Look, Crys. This magazine is on China's top ten beauties!\n#Person1#: They're all so thin! Her cheekbones are great.\n#Person2#: She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her face.\n#Person1#: The mag says she's 165 centimeters tall and 38 kilos. If only we could be that thin then. . .\n#Person2#: Not even drinking milk for one month would get us like that.\n#Person1#: Oh, bathroom blues.\n#Person2#: Look at this girl's gray dress.\n#Person1#: I went to try it on yesterday, but it only came in extra small.\n#Person2#: Last time I wore extra small was when I was in fifth grade.\n#Person1#: ( Weigh herself ) Hey, I lost a kilo in a week with my all-fruit diet. If I keep going, I can wear that dress next month.\n#Person2#: So why are you dieting this time anyway? Another guy?\n#Person1#: Dieting. It's the price we pay to make men notice us.\n#Person2#: The girls in this magazine are so slender.\n#Person1#: They're also way younger than us.\n#Person2#: True. You know, I First started dieting when I was ten.\n#Person1#: You never worked out?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. Too much work. I hate to sweat. It's so gross.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are appreciating pictures of thin models in a beauty magazine and they talk about dressing and figure. #Person1#'s on dieting to make men notice her, then #Person2# tells #Person1# about her dieting experience.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_5686","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Sun, could you please type this report for me?\n#Person2#: Certainly, Mr. Baker.\n#Person1#: Could you please double space it so I can make corrections?\n#Person2#: Yes, I will. Do you need it finished right away?\n#Person1#: No. This afternoon will be fine.","summary":"Mr. Baker requests Miss Sun to type the report double-spaced.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_5687","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lili, let's take a vacation!\n#Person2#: George, how can we? Vacations cost money. And this month we don't have much money left after paying the rent.\n#Person1#: Well, Lili, we can visit different places in the state in our van. We are not going to take a plane or stay at a hotel this time. Trust me, it won't cost much.\n#Person2#: Where will we sleep, then?\n#Person1#: In the van.\n#Person2#: What about other expenses?\n#Person1#: Let's see. Gas, food, recreation, we won't spend much. Come on. Don't hesitate. We need to get out of the house once in a while. We have been working hard, haven't we?\n#Person2#: Maybe you're right. When do you plan to go?\n#Person1#: The sooner the better! I can't wait!\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know where we're going yet.\n#Person1#: As long as we're going, you can decide where to go. I trust your judgments. I know you miss Chinese food, so we can eat at a Chinese restaurant this time.\n#Person2#: Let's go to Chicago. We can have lunch in Chinatown. Then we can go to a ball game at Wrigley Field!","summary":"George wants to take a vacation but Lili thinks vacations cost money. George suggests they travel in a van to save money and Lili is persuaded. Lili wants to go to Chicago.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_5688","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Benjamin. My name is Dr. Green. What seems to be the matter?\n#Person2#: I've been feeling pretty ill for a few days now.\n#Person1#: What are your symptoms?\n#Person2#: I feel chilly, I've got cramps, I keep throwing up, and I feel dizzy and tired.\n#Person1#: It sounds like you might be a bit dehydrated. Do you feel thirsty most of the day?\n#Person2#: Yes. I can't seem to drink enough.\n#Person1#: Have you been drinking plenty of water?\n#Person2#: No, just soda.\n#Person1#: Ok. Well, we'll have a nurse take some blood in a few minutes to see if you're dehydrated. First, let me feel your pulse.\n#Person2#: That seems to be a bit low, but that's not uncommon when you're ill.\n#Person1#: Is anyone else sick in your home?\n#Person2#: No, but my girlfriend has mono.\n#Person1#: I see. I'll have the lab techs run some tests to check for mono as well then. The nurse will come in then to take your blood, we'll run some tests, and then you can go home. You should hear from us by this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"Benjamin tells Dr. Green he's been feeling pretty ill and describes his symptoms. Dr. Green thinks he might be dehydrated. Benjamin also tells Dr. Green his girlfriend has mono. Dr. Green'll let the nurse run some tests.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_5689","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a feeling you will get this job.\n#Person2#: Thanks. But I'm not so sure. Interviews stress me out.\n#Person1#: Just remember to be professional and polite. Oh, and don't forget to smile.\n#Person2#: I'll do my best, but sometimes I have trouble being myself in stressful situations.\n#Person1#: Have you updated your resume recently?\n#Person2#: Yes. . . ah! I forgot to include my e-mail address.\n#Person1#: You'd better double-and-triple check it. You don't want to have any embarrassing typos on your resume. Otherwise, you might shoot yourself in the foot.\n#Person2#: I'll be sure and do that. I also need to pick out the right suit, shirt, and tie for this interview.\n#Person1#: Definitely. Oh, do you have a reference letter?\n#Person2#: Sort of. I prepared a list of all the people who can vouch for my experience and good work ethic.\n#Person1#: I'm included on your list of references, right? My praise of you could really make a difference.\n#Person2#: Sorry, you're not on it. I don't think using my brother as a reference would be very convincing!","summary":"#Person2#'s stressed about the interview. #Person1# encourages #Person2# and reminds #Person2# to double-check the resume. #Person2# doesn't include #Person1# on the list of references because it's unconvincing to use one's brother as a reference.","topic":"interview preparation"}
{"fname":"train_5690","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, would you like a drink before your meal?\n#Person2#: Pardon me?\n#Person1#: Would you like a drink?\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have a beer please\n#Person1#: Ok, here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?\n#Person1#: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge.\n#Person2#: Are you sure? Then I'd love more beer please\n#Person1#: Don't worry. It would be back again a little later.\n#Person2#: Are you finished?\n#Person1#: Yes, may I have some more beer?\n#Person2#: Oh, sure. I'll be back in a minute.","summary":"#Person1# offers a free beer to #Person2#. #Person2# finishes the beer and wants some more.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_5691","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I come to pick up my laundry. This is the invoice.\n#Person2#: Here you are. We've ironed them for you already. Please check and see if there is any damage.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid that a button is missing.\n#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry. You know we are so busy today and we forget to sew the button back on. Please wait a moment. It will be ready soon.\n#Person1#: OK, please.\n#Person2#: Would you like to have a look? Is it to your satisfaction?\n#Person1#: Well, oh my God, there is another problem, I'm afraid. There is still a stain on the shirt.\n#Person2#: It doesn't seem like that. Sorry, sir, we've tried everything, but we're not able to get it off the shirt. It was from the sugar I think.\n#Person1#: It's been several days now, I am not sure.\n#Person2#: Yes, the sugar was burnt during the dry-cleaning process. And there you go.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's so bad. I know little about that. Is there a remedy for it?\n#Person2#: I am awfully sorry. Please tell us about the stains before the dry-cleaning next time.\n#Person1#: OK, I will.\n#Person2#: This is a membership card. You can get a 20 percent discount next time.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: Hope to see you again. We will provide the best service.","summary":"#Person1# comes to pick up #Person1#'s laundry. #Person1# checks the laundry and finds a button missing and a stain on the shirt. #Person2# sews the button back but cannot get off the stain. #Person2# apologizes and gives #Person1# a membership card.","topic":"laundry service"}
{"fname":"train_5692","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Green, is it fair to say that negotiation is an art?\n#Person2#: Well, I think it's both an art and science. You can prepare for a negotiation quite scientifically, but the execution of the negotiation has quite a lot to do with one's artistic quality. The scientific part of a negotiation is in determining your strategy. What do you want out of it? What can you give? Then of course there are tactics. How do you go about it? Do you take an opening position in a negotiation which differs from the eventual goal you are heading for? And then of course there are the behavioral aspects.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by the behavioral aspects?\n#Person2#: Well, that's I think where the art comes in. In your behavior, you can either be an actor. You can pretend that you don't like things which you are actually quite pleased about. Or you can pretend to like things which you are quite happy to do without. Or you can be the honest type negotiator who's known to his partners in negotiation and always plays everything straight. But the artistic part of negotiation I think has to do with responding immediately to cues one gets in the process of negotiation. These can be verbal cues or even body language. This is where the artistic quality comes in.\n#Person1#: So really, you see two types of negotiator then, the actor or the honest one.\n#Person2#: That's right. And both can work. I would say the honest negotiator can be quite effective in some circumstances. In other circumstances you need an actor.","summary":"Mr. Green tells #Person1# negotiation is both an art and science and explains what the behavior aspects are. A negotiator can be an actor who pretends all the time or can be an honest person, both of which are effective under some circumstances.","topic":"negotiation skills"}
{"fname":"train_5693","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's nearly eight. If you want to catch the nine o'clock train, you'd better go now.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll drive to the station.\n#Person1#: In that case, let me go with you. And you drop me off at the city center. I'll go to the open market.","summary":"#Person2# will drive to the station. #Person1#'ll go with #Person2# so that #Person2# can drop #Person1# off at the city center.","topic":"take a ride"}
{"fname":"train_5694","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shopping for furniture can be such a pain! It's so crowed here!\n#Person2#: Let's write down the prices first. A sofa is 4,000; bookshelves are 2, 500 each; a bed is 1, 200; a dining table and chairs are 6,000 a set. I think we can get the sofa in Ikea, the bed, and the dining table and chairs from Design 2000.\n#Person1#: That's good. Wait a minute. One more thing, we need a lamp for our study, remember? I think we can get a nice one from Pricerite for about $ 150. Let me see, we don't need a bedside table anymore.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are shopping for furniture and #Person2#'s writing down the prices.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5695","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's going on around here? Why is everyone changing offices?\n#Person2#: Haven't you heard? Where have you been anyway?\n#Person1#: I just got back from visiting the plant in Chicago.\n#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of changes being made here this week.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see. But what are they?\n#Person2#: For one thing, Martha and Jim are leaving.\n#Person1#: Where are they going?Did they get a higher position?\n#Person2#: Martha's going to the office in Atlanta. She is going to be in charge of the whole southern market.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good position to me. What about Jim?\n#Person2#: He is going to manage the plant in California.\n#Person1#: And you? What about you? Are you going to rise to a higher position?\n#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm hoping I will.\n#Person1#: Don't you want to get a raise? I'd like the job in California.\n#Person2#: No, I want to stay here at the company office. This is the place to get noticed by top management.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the latest personnel changes. #Person1# would like to work in California but #Person2# wants to stay here at the company office.","topic":"office changes"}
{"fname":"train_5696","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry you didn't win, Don.\n#Person2#: So am I. What a disappointment!\n#Person1#: Come on, cheer up!\n#Person2#: No, I feel terrible. And so do our classmates.\n#Person1#: But you tried your best, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did.\n#Person1#: You won't give up trying, will you?\n#Person2#: No, I won't. I'll do better next time.\n#Person1#: I'll help you. We can practice together.\n#Person2#: That would be great.\n#Person1#: Then don't look so sad.\n#Person2#: I'll try to cheer up.\n#Person1#: You'll get over it.\n#Person2#: I know, thank you.\n#Person1#: Come on, I'll buy you a coffee.\n#Person2#: Oh, let's go.","summary":"#Person1# cheers up Don who lost the game and suggests practising together. Don agrees.","topic":"cheer up"}
{"fname":"train_5697","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now if you have any questions about the contract. I'll be happy to answer them.\n#Person2#: Nothing comes to mind right now, but I'd like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it.","summary":"#Person1#'s willing to answer any questions about the contract. #Person2#'ll go over the contract before signing.","topic":"sign a contract"}
{"fname":"train_5698","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to open a new account.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd be happy to help you. What kind of accounts would you like to open?\n#Person2#: Well, I am not sure. What kind of accounts can I open here?\n#Person1#: Usually we offer current account and fixed account for individuals.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me the differences between them?\n#Person1#: Of course I will. If you open a fixed account, the interest rate is higher.\n#Person2#: Then how about the current account?\n#Person1#: You may withdraw the money at any time and you just need to present your bank card and a withdraw slip.\n#Person2#: I would rather open a current account.\n#Person1#: OK, please fill in this application form.\n#Person2#: Here is the filled out application form. Is everything all fight?\n#Person1#: Yes, quite all right. But you have to deposit some money at the same time you open the account.\n#Person2#: Fine. Here are one hundred pounds.\n#Person1#: Please show your passport.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Good. Please sign here. OK, everything is done. Here is your receipt and passport. I'll mail you the bank card in a week.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# a fixed account has a higher interest rate and a current account allows #Person2# to withdraw money at any time. #Person2# opens a current account and deposits 100 pounds in it.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_5699","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to do tonight?\n#Person2#: How about going to the cinema? I haven't seen a movie for a long time and I really miss it.\n#Person1#: What do you want to see?\n#Person2#: There's a good film at the Green House Cinema,The Speed and Passion 8. I've watched all the former movies in that series and I really like them. The movie starts at 6:15 pm.\n#Person1#: I don't think I can make it. I won't be able to leave the office until 6:00 pm.\n#Person2#: Then let's watch the one that starts at 8:20 pm. We can eat first and then go to the cinema.\n#Person1#: That sounds better.","summary":"#Person2# suggests going to the cinema. Since #Person1# can't leave the office until 6:00 pm, they will watch the one starting at 8:20 pm.","topic":"movie invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5700","dialogue":"#Person1#: That was a great dinner. I didn't know that you knew how yo cook. \n#Person2#: I'm glad you liked it. Are you ready for dessert? \n#Person1#: I don't know. I'm pretty full. What are we having? \n#Person2#: I made strawberry shortcake. \n#Person1#: Ooh, that's my favorite. Maybe I'll have a small slice. \n#Person2#: Great. Would you like coffee or tea with that? \n#Person1#: I'll have a cup of tea. \n#Person2#: Do you take cream or sugar with your tea? \n#Person1#: Acutally, could I have some milk with that? \n#Person2#: Definitely. Would you like skim or whole milk? \n#Person1#: Skim, please. That'd be very nice. Thanks. . . oh no. Janna, I'm so sorry, but I've got to go. \n#Person2#: What happened? \n#Person1#: I just got a message from my sister saying that she's been in a car accident. I need to go pick her up. \n#Person2#: I'll go with you. Where is she? \n#Person1#: She's on the M40, near Reading. \n#Person2#: Is she alright? \n#Person1#: I don't know, she didn't say. I'm so sorry about this. \n#Person2#: Don't worry. Family comes first. Come on, let's go. \n#Person1#: Actually, I've only got a two-seater. I'll have to go on my own. \n#Person2#: Ok. Just call me if you need anything then. \n#Person1#: I will. Thanks a lot. ","summary":"#Person1# appreciates Janna's cooking and Janna's about to offer #Person1# strawberry shortcake and tea. However, #Person1#'s sister has a car accident so #Person1# has to go. Janna wants to go with #Person1# but there is no space left in the car.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_5701","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy a parking permit, please. \n#Person2#: Are you a full-time student or do you attend part-time in the evenings? \n#Person1#: I attend both day and evening classes. \n#Person2#: Will you be riding a motorcycle or do you drive a car? \n#Person1#: I ride a motorcycle. \n#Person2#: That permit will run twenty-five dollars; will that be cash or credit card? \n#Person1#: I'll use a credit card, thank you. \n#Person2#: Do you need a second permit for a car? \n#Person1#: No, just the motorcycle permit. \n#Person2#: Fine, here it is and have a great semester! ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buy a parking permit for #Person1#'s motorcycle.","topic":"parking permit"}
{"fname":"train_5702","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven! Good to see you brother! How are you? How was your trip? \n#Person2#: It was fine. I've been better but, it's great to be home, I've missed you all! How's mom? \n#Person1#: She's great! All she ever does is talk about you -her little boy that went to the United States. You're her pride and joy, you know that? \n#Person2#: Can't wait to see her. And you? What's new with you? \n#Person1#: Well, Nisha and I are expecting! You'll have another nephew or niece soon! \n#Person2#: That's great! Wow! Congrats! You two are great together, ya know. You have such a beautiful family. I hope one day I can have that. \n#Person1#: Of course, man! Come on! I mean, everything was set here for you to marry Shalini! You know, she's still pining after you. I don't think she'll ever get over you. \n#Person2#: What are you talking about? I hardly knew her! How could she be in love with me? I couldn't go through with it even though she is a great woman. No, I left my heart in the United States. I just hope Veronica is happy. \n#Person1#: Get over it! You're home now. Everyone here thinks so highly of you; there'll be girls throwing themselves at you. You can marry anyone you want! \n#Person2#: I don't want to marry anyone! I want to marry her! Don't you understand? \n#Person1#: You are incorrigible. \n#Person3#: Steven! My baby how are you! I've missed you so much! \n#Person2#: Hey, mom! Great to see you! \n#Person3#: You look so thin! Didn't those Americans feed you? Come come, let's have some chai. By the way. . . There is a girl here waiting for you. \n#Person4#: Hi Steven. \n#Person2#: Veronica! How did you get here? How did you know where I live? I waited for you at the airport but you never showed. . . \n#Person4#: I also have some little secrets that I haven't told you about, but we can discuss that later. I realized that I was just scared. Scared of how much I love you and of the commitment that marriage requires. I'm here now. Now there is something I wanna ask you. Steven, will you marry me? \n#Person5#: I now declare you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride ","summary":"Steven just came back from America. #Person1# tells Steven Nisha and #Person1# are expecting their new-born baby and asks Steven to get married soon. #Person1# says Shalini is still waiting for Steven but Steven can't get over Veronica who's in America. When Steven gets home, he finds Veronica waiting for him. Veronica expresses her love for Steven and requests him to marry her. At last, they get married at the church.","topic":"love story"}
{"fname":"train_5703","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard that our boss wants Nancy to accept a 6-week job in Acapulco?\n#Person2#: She'll really like that, especially since all of her cost will be paid and she can practice her Spanish, too.\n#Person1#: Yes, but most of all, she'll get to spend her free time bathing in the sun on those lovely beaches.\n#Person2#: When will she be leaving?\n#Person1#: Since she doesn't need a passport, it'll probably be in about a week.\n#Person2#: That doesn't give her much time to get organized.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Nancy will be offered a 6-week job in Acapulco.","topic":"job change"}
{"fname":"train_5704","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now I've collected all your personal information.\n#Person2#: Then when will you exchange the CD for another one?\n#Person1#: After I give the information to the shop manager we will solve your problem. Please don't worry.\n#Person2#: But when? Could you tell me the deadline? I don't want to be bothered by it all the time.\n#Person1#: Um, I promised the day after tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Then I will be here in your shop on that day to get a new CD.\n#Person1#: OK, if you have any other questions, please let me know. Or you can call my number anytime.","summary":"#Person2# wants a CD exchange very much and urges #Person1# to give a deadline for the next exchange. #Person1# promises the day after tomorrow.","topic":"CD exchange"}
{"fname":"train_5705","dialogue":"#Person1#: Betty, what's the matter?\n#Person2#: Well, at the end of the day at work, my neck really hurts.\n#Person1#: I see, do you do a lot of computer work?\n#Person2#: Well, yes. I spent all day at the computer, but I take regular breaks.\n#Person1#: OK. That's good, but do you relax your arms?\n#Person2#: Sorry?\n#Person1#: Well, every half hour you should relax your arms to reduce the pressure on your neck.\n#Person2#: I see, I can do that I guess.","summary":"Betty's neck hurts after a whole day's work and #Person1# suggests relaxing her arms to reduce the pressure on her neck.","topic":"relax"}
{"fname":"train_5706","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sir, the plane will be landing in Moscow in 20 minutes. Please remain seated.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I just wanted to get something to drink. I'm so thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water?\n#Person1#: Sure, I'll be back with it in just a minute. Please wait for a moment.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. By the way, what's the weather like in Moscow now?\n#Person1#: It's very cold. You should probably put on your coat before you get off the plane.\n#Person2#: Thanks for reminding me.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# will get #Person2# some water and tells #Person2# it's cold in Moscow now.","topic":"flight service"}
{"fname":"train_5707","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm mailing this package to Japan.\n#Person2#: Alright. Fill out this form about the contents and value. Do you want to insure it?\n#Person1#: I don't think so. It's only some books.\n#Person2#: Are you sending it surface mail or airmail?\n#Person1#: Airmail, please.\n#Person2#: OK. That's $25.\n#Person1#: Here's $30.\n#Person2#: Alright. Here's your change.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Oh, I almost forgot. Could you tell me how long it'll take to reach Japan?\n#Person2#: Let's see. Japan, it should be there in 2 weeks.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# airmail a package to Japan and tells #Person1# it should arrive in two weeks.","topic":"mailing service"}
{"fname":"train_5708","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe you wear jeans to the office! Are you trying to lose your job?\n#Person2#: Of course not. I'm just observing casual day. On Fridays, the company doesn't require us to wear formal business attire.\n#Person1#: Wow! Nobody told me about that. Won't the relaxed dress code damage the company image?\n#Person2#: We don't think so. Casual days are becoming more common, and we believe employees can maintain a professional image without wearing uncomfortable clothes.\n#Person1#: I guess it lets people express their individual tastes. But won't some people abuse it?\n#Person2#: Not really. Besides, there is a separate dress code for casual day. People can't just wear whatever they want.\n#Person1#: It seems that a relaxed atmosphere could hinder productivity.\n#Person2#: Believe it or not, it has the opposite effect. Employees are actually more productive on casual days.","summary":"#Person1# is surprised that #Person2# wears jeans to the office. #Person2# says Friday is the casual day of their company. #Person2# thinks casual days increase productivity, despite #Person1#'s opposite opinions.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_5709","dialogue":"#Person1#: it's a lovely day out today, isn't it?\n#Person2#: it's beautiful. Enjoy it while it lasts. It's supposed to get cold tomorrow.\n#Person1#: what's the weather forecast for tomorrow?\n#Person2#: it's supposed to snow early tomorrow morning and then tomorrow afternoon there's a chance of freezing rain.\n#Person1#: that doesn't sound pretty.\n#Person2#: do you have any plans for tomorrow?\n#Person1#: well, I was going to drive to Birmingham to see some friends.\n#Person2#: you might want to change your plans. With the cold and wet weather that we're supposed to have tomorrow, the roads are going to be rather slippery.\n#Person1#: I suppose I should. I don't like driving in dangerous weather conditions. Do you have any plans for tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I just have to go to class tomorrow afternoon.\n#Person1#: if you're lucky, it'll get canceled and you can have a snow day!\n#Person2#: if that happens, then I'll invite you over and we can drink hot cocoa and watch movies.\n#Person1#: that sounds like fun.\n#Person2#: hey, look outside! It's started to drizzle!\n#Person1#: English weather is even more predictable than I had previously thought.","summary":"Today's a lovely day but #Person2# tells #Person1# it will be snowy and rainy tomorrow. #Person1# changes the plan to Birmingham after hearing that, and #Person2# will invite #Person1# over if #Person2#'s class is canceled because of snow.","topic":"bad weather plan"}
{"fname":"train_5710","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yeah, look at all those new buildings going up! Mr. Zhang, the traffic is pretty smooth. But we were told the roads from the airport to downtown were quite crowded and traffic jams could be as long as half an hour.\n#Person2#: Yes, they were. But it has already past. The traffic from the airport to downtown has been relieved after the completion of Yan'an Aerial Road.\n#Person1#: We've never expected that Shanghai is such a big metropolis, same as New York city. Mr. Zhang, would it be a good idea to rent a car here? I've got an international driver's license with a pretty good record in the States.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. OK. I'll remember that. But I have to warn you that you must drive very carefully in the downtown area, for there're no separate lanes for motor vehicles and bicycles in some places, and still quite a few people don't take road regulations seriously.","summary":"#Person1# is surprised at Shanghai's new building and the smooth traffic. #Person1# wants to rent a car here. Mr. Zhang warns #Person1# must drive carefully in the downtown area.","topic":"visit to Shanghai"}
{"fname":"train_5711","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our toner cartridges are already out of ink... Could you make an order for a new set?\n#Person2#: We will need new cartridges for all of the office printers? That will be a large order, probably about two or three cases. The office supply store we usually go through might not have that many in stock.\n#Person1#: You can double check with the housekeeping department, but I am pretty sure all of the machines will need new cartridges. Last time when we made our order to the supplier, the quantity was also especially high. They are used to receiving such bulk orders from us. As long as we give them a heads up a couple days in advance, they can usually fill the order.\n#Person2#: OK, I will make a few calls and run our order by housekeeping first to make sure. Is there anything else we need to order while I am at it?\n#Person1#: I think the only thing is toner. Try to see if they can deliver it before the end of business day tomorrow. We should really try to do better about waiting until the last minute to fill orders that are usually made on a monthly basis. Anyhow, see what you can do to expedite the order this time.\n#Person2#: OK, will do.","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to make an order of cartridges. #Person2# says the office supply store may not have enough cartridges in stock. #Person1# thinks the store will make it as long as they tell the store in advance, but #Person1# asks #Person2# to try to expedite the order.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_5712","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, what flights do you have from London to Paris?\n#Person2#: We have two direct flights. Would you like a morning one or an afternoon one?\n#Person1#: The morning one, please. I want to go coach.\n#Person2#: Single or return?\n#Person1#: Single please.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# order a single direct flight to Paris.","topic":"booking flight"}
{"fname":"train_5713","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was trying to find the class on preparing for interviews.\n#Person2#: You have found your way to the interview class. Please come in!\n#Person1#: I am so happy I found this class because I was really nervous about my upcoming interview.\n#Person2#: When we go into an interview, what do you think our first consideration should be?\n#Person1#: Our dress and grooming are probably the first thing an interviewer judges us by.\n#Person2#: Friendliness and a good attitude are also very important.\n#Person1#: Yes, and they help establish a friendly tone for the rest of the interview.\n#Person2#: The interviewers always are interested in what you ask them about their company.\n#Person1#: What else should I be thinking about?\n#Person2#: Be yourself and be honest. Simply answer the questions put to you.","summary":"#Person1# was nervous about an upcoming interview so #Person1# takes #Person2#'s interview class. #Person2# tells #Person1# the important things #Person1# should focus on during an interview.","topic":"interview class"}
{"fname":"train_5714","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you doing? Pretty good, I imagine?\n#Person2#: Actually not so good. That's why we made a special trip to see you.\n#Person1#: OK, let me hear it. I'd be glad to help if I can.\n#Person2#: Good. I want to discuss with you the mode of payment for the construction of the power plant under negotiation.\n#Person1#: Well, I trust that your presence will hasten the settlement of payment terms.\n#Person2#: I would like to explain to you our financial position. The manufacture of machinery and its accessories and parts will consume both time and money. It takes five years to manufacture the machinery and we will have to advance the cost for the main machines to be produced, and besides this there are large sums to be paid to our subcontractors for the manufacture of the accessories and parts.\n#Person1#: But for an enterprise of your size, an order from us will certainly not embarrass you financially.\n#Person2#: Well, in fact, it is beyond our financial capability.\n#Person1#: In what way can we solve the problem?\n#Person2#: Have you considered the possibility of a buyer's credit?\n#Person1#: Yes. But the sum is large, it must be provided by a group of banks.\n#Person2#: So, we propose your company apply to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for a long-term loan. Six months before each shipment, you through Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation open, in our favour, an irrevocable, dividable L \/ C which is to remain valid for two months.\n#Person1#: Well, we accept your suggestion.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# are discussing the payment for the construction of the power plant. The manufacture of machinery and its accessories and parts consumes money and time, which is beyond #Person2#'s company's financial capability. #Person2# proposes #Person1#'s company apply to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation for a long-term loan. #Person1# accepts.","topic":"business negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_5715","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I am calling about my cable service.\n#Person2#: What's the problem?\n#Person1#: For the past week my cable hasn't been working.\n#Person2#: I apologize, but the cable has been down lately.\n#Person1#: Do you know when it is going to start working again?\n#Person2#: Give it a couple days, and it should be back on.\n#Person1#: Will I still have to pay for the cable while it's not working?\n#Person2#: Since it's not working, I'm going to give you a credit.\n#Person1#: So I don't have to pay anything?\n#Person2#: You won't pay anything until your cable starts working again.\n#Person1#: Okay, thank you very much for your help.\n#Person2#: No problem. Thank you for being so understanding.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# for #Person1#'s cable problem. #Person2# explains the cable's been down and should be back in days. #Person1# won't be charged until the problem is solved.","topic":"cable problem"}
{"fname":"train_5716","dialogue":"#Person1#: Greetings should never be ignored in the interview.\n#Person2#: Sure. It is helpful to shorten the distance between you and the interviewer and create a lively atmosphere.\n#Person1#: Appropriate greetings will win the interviewer's favorable impression\n#Person2#: But you should pay special attention to your words and attitudes.\n#Person1#: In the beginning of the interview, greet the interviewer with a kind smile.\n#Person2#: In the interview, use polite words, such as 'Thank you', or 'Please'.\n#Person1#: That's right. Details can mean succeed or fail.\n#Person2#: When talking you should focus your eyes on the interviewer in order to closely watch his or her expressions.\n#Person1#: At the end of the interview, you should make your acknowledgments and say Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Whatever the result is, you should keep your good demeanor.\n#Person1#: Only in this way can you leave a good impression on the interviewer.\n#Person2#: In short, you should present the best of yourself throughout the interview.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think it's important to greet appropriately, use polite words, and keep eye contact with interviewers in an interview and make acknowledgments at the end of the interview.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_5717","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever thought about Tom's attitude?\n#Person2#: I've cut it up and come to the conclusion that he is actually sick of Jenny's brother. But he likes Jenny. She is a big apple in his eye.\n#Person1#: Love me, love my dog. He's a sensible kind man.\n#Person2#: That's why many people look up to him.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# think highly of Tom because he loves Jenny though hating her brother.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_5718","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of AC milan and the team of Argentine?\n#Person2#: They aren't evenly matched.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think AC Milan's foot work is much better on the whole.\n#Person2#: Yet the Argentine attacker is worth a bet.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think AC milan and the team of Argentine aren't evenly matched.","topic":"football team"}
{"fname":"train_5719","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're being childish. Your nose will heal. And so will your pride, if you let it. Let's get prepared for the competition. Just cheer up.\n#Person2#: I'll have us ready for the Olympic games by the end of next month. After that, I don't know.\n#Person1#: Don't know what?\n#Person2#: Let's just say there could be some big changes around here.\n#Person1#: Is that right? Like what kind of changes?\n#Person2#: You'll see. Oh, yeah, you'll see.\n#Person1#: Come on, grow up. Have you seen Vince around? I think you should go to him.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: He may console you and make you better.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to grow up, prepare for the Olympic games, and go to Vince for consolation.","topic":"consolation"}
{"fname":"train_5720","dialogue":"#Person1#: So do you believe in palmistry?\n#Person2#: Palmistry? What is that?\n#Person1#: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm to tell the future.\n#Person2#: Oh, you mean palm reading. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it.\n#Person1#: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been able to tell a lot of accurate things about a person from his palm. Do you want me to take a look at your hand?\n#Person2#: Really? You've read books about it? Ok, then. But only if you want to.\n#Person1#: Ok, let's see, well, you've got a long life line, which is good, and the love line is strong. . .\n#Person2#: What else do you see? Will I be successful? Will I make a lot of money?\n#Person1#: Hmm, hard to say, wait, yes, it looks like you will do well in business, and your ambition will help you a lot, but. . .\n#Person2#: What? What is it? What's the matter?\n#Person1#: You seem to have a large gullibility line. You believe everything that you're told.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# palmistry is to tell one's future by looking at one's palm and asks to take a look at #Person2#'s palm. #Person2# accepts, and #Person1# finds #Person2# has a large gullibility line.","topic":"palmistry"}
{"fname":"train_5721","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Dora, I haven't seen you for a long time. Where have you been?\n#Person2#: I didn't go anywhere. I stayed at home.\n#Person1#: What's up? You look unhappy.\n#Person2#: Nothing. I just feel very lonely in this city. I miss my family.\n#Person1#: Oh, I know. Sometimes I have the same feeling with you. But you'd better not be so emotional.\n#Person2#: Can you stay and accompany me for a while?\n#Person1#: Sure, no problem. You can call me any time you are alone from now on.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much. You are so sweet.\n#Person1#: Not at all. We are friends.","summary":"Dora's stayed home for a long time. She feels alone and misses her family. #Person1# accompanies her for a while.","topic":"miss home"}
{"fname":"train_5722","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are the ceremony and reception held in the same place?\n#Person2#: No, not usually. Most people are married in a church, and then the wedding party and guests go to another place for the reception. Sometimes, however, they hold the reception in a big room in the church.\n#Person1#: Where do they go?\n#Person2#: Either they go to a public place such as a hotel, a restaurant, or a club, or to the home of the bride.\n#Person1#: They go to the home of the bride?\n#Person2#: Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: The Chinese custom is to go to the groom's home-just the opposite.\n#Person2#: Oh! In our country the bride's family is responsible for the entire wedding-arrangement, costs, etc. So the reception is held at her home.\n#Person1#: That's very expensive for the family of the bride.\n#Person2#: Many American furthers joke that they would rather hold the ladder for their daughter to climb down and elope than pay for a wedding.\n#Person1#: Tell me something about the bridal bouquet. Isn't it the custom to throw it?\n#Person2#: Yes. When the bride and groom are ready to leave on their honeymoon all the single girls gather in one place. The bride stands with her back to them and throws her bouquet over her shoulder and they each try to catch it. The one who does will be the next one married.\n#Person1#: Maybe I'll be the one.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# in American the wedding ceremony and reception are usually held in different places and receptions are sometimes held in the bride's home. The bride's family is responsible for the entire wedding-arrangement, which is expensive. They also believe the one catches the bouquet will be the next one married.","topic":"American wedding"}
{"fname":"train_5723","dialogue":"#Person1#: How time flies!\n#Person2#: May and Danny have already grown up.\n#Person1#: I can still remember our first date.\n#Person2#: Look at that big tree over there.\n#Person1#: Yeah, oh my god! It's still there. We have our first date right on there.\n#Person2#: Do you know that I fell in love with you at the first sight.\n#Person1#: You were dull at that time.\n#Person2#: But you agreed to go out with me at last.\n#Person1#: I can't believe this for it's been 20 years since we got married.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# recall their first date and their marriage life of 20 years.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_5724","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, IMPF Bank, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: I need to report a missing Bank Card and Book.\n#Person1#: OK Sir. Could you tell me the account holder's name, the account number, the amount in the account and your PIN number, please?\n#Person2#: Well, the account's in my name. Patrick Dean, that's D-E-A-N. The account number is 15273478841. There was about 20, 000 RMB inside.\n#Person1#: OK, Sir. Almost there, I just need your PIN number. When we issue you with a new card and book we would recommend that you change your PIN number. It's a very simple procedure.\n#Person2#: OK, it's 672910.","summary":"#Person1# helps Patrick Dean to deal with his missing bank card and book.","topic":"missing bank card"}
{"fname":"train_5725","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Professor Webber?\n#Person2#: Yes, Yulong? What do you need?\n#Person1#: I was hoping you would write a letter of recommendation. I want to enter a doctoral program in artificial intelligence. I think your recommendation is most important to me.\n#Person2#: Good news! I'll be glad to. When do you need it?\n#Person1#: The deadline is next weekend, but I would be really thankful if you could write it this week.\n#Person2#: Okay, no problem.","summary":"Yulong wants to apply for a doctoral program and requests a recommendation letter from Professor Webber.","topic":"application for degree"}
{"fname":"train_5726","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daddy, I love this Happy Farmhouse. It's really fun.\n#Person2#: Great. But no talking, now. Don't forget that you are on a ladder. Take care!\n#Person1#: But you are holding it for me. Nothing to worry about. I trust you. Oops, what's that?\n#Person2#: Don't touch it with your stick. It's a bumble bees' hive. Get down the ladder. Be quick.\n#Person1#: What would happen if they started attacking you?\n#Person2#: You can get killed. No kidding. Remember, never stir up a hive.\n#Person1#: I see. Why do people come all the way here to pick apples by themselves and take them home? Isn't it easier for them to buy the apples in the supermarket?\n#Person2#: It's for fun. And also, the apples here are Green Food.\n#Person1#: Come on, daddy. You can see that people only pick the red ones.\n#Person2#: Silly boy. Green Food means the plants grown without using any chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.\n#Person1#: Oh, then what would happen if there were pests?\n#Person2#: I heard they used ultraviolet lamp to kill pests.\n#Person1#: Cool! Well, let's go over there to join mom. I want to tell her all about the special pests-killing method.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# get away from a bumblebees' hive in Happy Farmhouse. #Person2# tells #Person1# people come to pick apples here because they are Green food and it's fun.","topic":"Happy Farmhouse"}
{"fname":"train_5727","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see who the suspect was?\n#Person2#: I got a perfect look at the suspect.\n#Person1#: Would you be able to pick him out of a line-up?\n#Person2#: That'll be easy.\n#Person1#: Please take a careful look at these five men.\n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person1#: Is the suspect in this line?\n#Person2#: I see him.\n#Person1#: Which number is he?\n#Person2#: The suspect is number four.\n#Person1#: Your cooperation is very much appreciated.\n#Person2#: I'm happy to be of assistance.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to pick the suspect out of five people.","topic":"suspect"}
{"fname":"train_5728","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go to Wangfujing by bus.\n#Person2#: Better take the subway. It's faster, and more convenient.\n#Person1#: En, where do we pay the fares?\n#Person2#: Just go to the ticket office in the subway.\n#Person1#: Do I have to pay an additional fare to change trains?\n#Person2#: No, you don't have to. Here comes the train. Be careful! Subway doors open and close automatically.","summary":"#Person2# suggests going to Wangfujing by subway and tells #Person1# there's no additional fare for changing trains.","topic":"take subway"}
{"fname":"train_5729","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've got some great news for you!\n#Person2#: did you get the position you wanted?\n#Person1#: yes, I'll be promoted to department manager.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. Congratulations!\n#Person1#: thank you. Actually, I could not believe it at first. You know, there're so many outstanding people in our company. Many of them are qualified to fill that position.\n#Person2#: sure, but you really did great and outperformed the others. You deserved it!\n#Person1#: thank you very much.\n#Person2#: you always have unique ideas and you're such a team leader.\n#Person1#: I appreciate it very much. You've been doing great. I expect to see you be promoted pretty soon.\n#Person2#: that's very nice of you to say so. I'll try my best. When will you start at the new position?\n#Person1#: next week.\n#Person2#: so by then, you'll be in charge of the whole department.\n#Person1#: absolutely.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'ll be promoted to department manager next week. #Person1# thanks #Person2#'s congratulations and expects #Person2# will be promoted soon.","topic":"position promotion"}
{"fname":"train_5730","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, China Travel Agency. May I have your name?\n#Person2#: Chaowei please.\n#Person1#: Hi Chaowei, how can I help.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to travel to London. So I want you to make a reservation for me on May 1st.\n#Person1#: Okay Chaowei, just a moment, please. I'm sorry but the flights are fully booked on that day. The next available flight is on May 2nd. They have two flights, one is at 9:30 a. m. and another at 2:00 p. m. Both flights have seats available.\n#Person2#: That's great! I'd like to take the first available flight. I'll need an economy ticket.\n#Person1#: One way trip or round trip?\n#Person2#: One way trip. What's the fare, please?\n#Person1#: Economy fare for one way trip is 2, 300 yuan.\n#Person2#: I see. Is my ticket confirmed then?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have confirmed your ticket.\n#Person2#: Here is 2, 300 yuan.\n#Person1#: Thank you Chaowei. Here is the ticket and receipt. Have a good time.","summary":"Chaowei wants a flight to London on May 1st, but it's full. Then #Person1# helps Chaowei to book a one-way economy ticket at 9:30 a. m. May 2nd.","topic":"flight ticket"}
{"fname":"train_5731","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Miss, what does the doctor say about me? When can I be discharged?\n#Person2#: The doctor has examined your current situation. Since you are recovering so well, you will be discharged tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Great, thanks. But how can I get discharged?\n#Person2#: First please get the bill at the doctor's office, then pay it either with cash or by check. Even though you're discharged, you still need to take a rest at home. Don't hurry back to work until you have fully recovered.\n#Person1#: Yes, I will. Thanks for your care.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'ll be discharged tomorrow but still need to take a rest at home.","topic":"discharge"}
{"fname":"train_5732","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bill, please.\n#Person2#: Please wait a moment. . . here is the bill. Please check it.\n#Person1#: Excuse me, what's this item for?\n#Person2#: For three bottles of Tsingtao beer.\n#Person1#: But we've can canceled one bottle.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. Let me go back to the cashier's to have it changed. ( a few minutes later, the waiter returns with the new bill. )\n#Person1#: I'm sorry for the miscalculation. Here's the new bill. Would you mind checking it again?\n#Person2#: That's all right.\n#Person1#: If you're staying at our hotel, you may sign the bill.","summary":"#Person1# checks the bill and finds it's overcharged. #Person2# apologizes for it and has it changed.","topic":"pay the bill"}
{"fname":"train_5733","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you started cleaning up your room yet?\n#Person2#: I haven't gotten started on my room yet.\n#Person1#: When exactly do you plan on cleaning it?\n#Person2#: I have every intention of cleaning my room later.\n#Person1#: I thought I asked you to clean your room earlier.\n#Person2#: I already told you that I'm going to do it.\n#Person1#: Remember to vacuum the floor and dust everything.\n#Person2#: I'll remember to do that.\n#Person1#: Make sure that you don't go anywhere until you clean your room.\n#Person2#: I'll clean my room before I leave.","summary":"#Person2# hasn't started cleaning up #Person2#'s room though #Person1# asked earlier. #Person2# promises to clean it before leaving.","topic":"clean the room"}
{"fname":"train_5734","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you want to be a tour guide?\n#Person2#: I like to travel and I also like meeting various kinds of people.\n#Person1#: What courses have you completed at college?\n#Person2#: I have studied English, tourist culture, guiding methods and techniques and so on.\n#Person1#: Have you learned any other foreign languages?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have learned Japanese as well.\n#Person1#: Do you know that is a hard job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. But I don't mind working hard.\n#Person1#: Is there anything you want to ask about?\n#Person2#: No. I only wish that you could give me a definite answer to my application as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to be a tour guide because #Person2# likes traveling and meeting people. #Person2# has related backgrounds and doesn't mind working hard.","topic":"tour guide application"}
{"fname":"train_5735","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of that situation comedies showed every weekend?\n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I don't think much of them.\n#Person1#: You're becoming a real television watcher.\n#Person2#: A lot of people feel the same way.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't think much of the situation comedies.","topic":"comedies comments"}
{"fname":"train_5736","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, how do I get to Wall Street?\n#Person2#: Take the A train south to the Liberty Ave. stop. You should be able to find it from there.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but how do I know the subway train is going south?\n#Person2#: The southbound A trains say Brooklyn.\n#Person1#: O. K. , so it's this one?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Hey? What are you doing? Let the people off the train before you get on.\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry.\n#Person2#: Jeez. Tourists.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the train to Wall Street and asks #Person1# to let people off before #Person1# getting on.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_5737","dialogue":"#Person1#: How have your two sons been doing at school lately, Andy?\n#Person2#: Terrible! James never starts learning, and Malcolm never stops learning.\n#Person1#: You're joking, of course. I hear that Malcolm is likely to win all the prizes in the exams this year.\n#Person2#: Yes, so his teachers say. He has always been working very hard. He wants to go to Oxford University next year.\n#Person1#: Maybe he'll become a university professor in the end.\n#Person2#: Maybe. But I think he studies too hard. I sometimes wish he'd go out and enjoy himself for a change.\n#Person1#: Yes. What about the younger one?\n#Person2#: Well, Jame's teachers say that he is clever, but he hardly does his best. In other words, he's not bad when he makes an effort, but he's too lazy. He does his homework in ten minutes every evening and then rushes out to play tennis.\n#Person1#: He's crazy about tennis, isn't he? Perhaps he can make his fortune at it. You can make more money from sport than other jobs these days.\n#Person2#: So I believe. But my wife always worries about the children's future. She wants James to give up tennis and study law.","summary":"Andy tells #Person1# about his two sons. Malcolm wins many prizes this year and wants to go to Oxford University. James is crazy about tennis but Andy's wife wants James to give it up and study law.","topic":"sons"}
{"fname":"train_5738","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Kangkang.\n#Person2#: Hi, Jane.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do this Saturday evening?\n#Person2#: I'm going to a concert.\n#Person1#: How exciting! Who is going to sing at the concert?\n#Person2#: Xu Song. He is my favorite pop singer.\n#Person1#: Where is he going to give the concert?\n#Person2#: In the gym.\n#Person1#: What time is it going to start?\n#Person2#: At 7:30 p. m. Would you like to go with me?\n#Person1#: I'd love to, but I'm going to visit my uncle.","summary":"Kangkang is going to Xu Song's concert this Saturday evening while Jane's going to visit her uncle.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_5739","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, are you waiting to buy the concert tickets?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. So are all these people in front of me.\n#Person1#: How long have you been here?\n#Person2#: About 50 minutes. I've hardly moved forward in that time.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding?\n#Person2#: Not at all. There was a couple up ahead of me who got so fed up that they finally gave up and left. They said they'd been here for more than an hour.\n#Person1#: My God. Does anyone know what's causing the delay?\n#Person2#: It could be that there aren't enough people selling tickets this afternoon. Or maybe their computers break down.\n#Person1#: I just hope they don't run out of tickets when I get up there.\n#Person2#: That really would be annoying, wouldn't it?\n#Person1#: I guess I should have come before lunch. Or has it been like this all day?\n#Person2#: Actually it has. In fact, before I came, I tried calling to order my tickets over the phone, just to avoid this long wait, but they don't take phone orders, or checks, or credit cards. It's cash or nothing. And you have to come in person.\n#Person1#: Well, there are two more hours before the ticket office closes. Tickets to a good concert are worth waiting for. So I think i'll just make myself comfortable.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# complains about the delay in selling concert tickets. #Person2# tells #Person1# there has been a long queue all day, so #Person2# have tried calling to order the tickets but phone orders are unacceptable. #Person1# thinks good concerts are worth waiting for.","topic":"buying concert ticket"}
{"fname":"train_5740","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why so early?\n#Person2#: Early? It's 3 o'clock now. School starts at 8:45 in the morning and ends at 3 in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: In my country, we go to school from 8 a. m. until 5 p. m.\n#Person2#: Gosh!","summary":"#Person1# is surprised at how early students leave school in #Person2#'s country.","topic":"school time"}
{"fname":"train_5741","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like a cigarette? \n#Person2#: No, thanks. I've decided to give up smoking. \n#Person1#: Really? Why? \n#Person2#: Well, it's just that I think if you don't enjoy doing something any more, you should stop doing it. \n#Person1#: I see. You mean you don't enjoy smoking any more? \n#Person2#: That's right. You should give it up, too. It's bad for your health. \n#Person1#: Stop talking like my mother. That's what she keeps saying. \n#Person2#: But it's true. It's a nasty habit. I can't think why I ever started. Anyway , it's obviously got you in its grip ! \n#Person1#: What do you mean? What are you talking about? \n#Person2#: I mean you couldn't give it up! \n#Person1#: Who? Me? Could't give up smoking? Nonsense! Of course I could! I know I could! \n#Person2#: How do you know? \n#Person1#: Because I've already proved it. Smoking's the easiest thing in the world to give up. I've done it hundreds of times! ","summary":"#Person2# rejects #Person1#'s invitation for a cigarette because #Person2# wants to give it up. #Person2# thinks smoking is nasty but #Person1# couldn't give it up. #Person1# argues #Person1#'s done it hundreds of times.","topic":"give up smoking"}
{"fname":"train_5742","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard about Zhan and David?\n#Person2#: No, have they had another fight? \n#Person1#: No, they've got engaged. \n#Person2#: You must be joking. Those two? \n#Person1#: Well, my dear, I didn't believe it either. But I got it straight from the horse's mouth. David called me this morning. \n#Person2#: So when did this all happen? \n#Person1#: Last weekend, while they were on their ski trip. \n#Person2#: Well, I believe it now, and when are they are getting married? \n#Person1#: Next June. \n#Person2#: I can hardly believe it. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Zhan and David got engaged last week and will get married next June.","topic":"friends' engagement"}
{"fname":"train_5743","dialogue":"#Person1#: Broadway Mall is having a big sale this weekend. You wanna go? \n#Person2#: Don't feel like it. I'm broke. \n#Person1#: Well, we can still do some window shopping, can't we? \n#Person2#: Just look around? Ah, that's boring. \n#Person1#: I'll go myself then. ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to Broadway Mall but #Person2# refuses.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5744","dialogue":"#Person1#: Darling, I have news for you. Bobby and his wife, Evelyn, are going to have a baby soon. \n#Person2#: Really? I thought his wife couldn't have a baby. \n#Person1#: Actually they're expecting the baby to come on my birthday. \n#Person2#: Oh, what a coincidence! I bet Bobby must be very happy about it. He likes children and always wants a child of his own. \n#Person1#: In fact, they're both very excited about the coming baby. Evelyn imagines what their baby would be look like, since one parent is American and the other one is Chinese. \n#Person2#: Oh, right. Now I know why they would want to see our boy. It's hard to imagine the wonder! Are they expecting a boy or a girl? \n#Person1#: It's still a mystery. Because Evelyn is only three-month pregnant. But she begins to take her maternity leave now. \n#Person2#: Oh! You mean she doesn't have to work now? It's hard for young parents not to overreact, isn't it? ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are both happy as Bobby and Evelyn will have a baby. Evelyn is three-month pregnant but begins to take her maternity leave. #Person2# thinks she overreacts.","topic":"having baby"}
{"fname":"train_5745","dialogue":"#Person1#: Suiz worte me a letter. \n#Person2#: What did she say? \n#Person1#: She got a master degree, and now she is going for her doctor. \n#Person2#: Really? I can't believe it. \n#Person1#: It's not a surprise, is it? She has always been a hard working student. \n#Person2#: But I think a master degree is good enough for a girl. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Suiz is going for a doctor's degree. But #Person2# thinks a master's degree is enough for a girl.","topic":"degrees for girls"}
{"fname":"train_5746","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, a table for two, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, this way please. \n#Person1#: Can we see the menu please. \n#Person2#: Here you are. \n#Person1#: What's good today? \n#Person2#: I recommend crisp beef and fried duck. \n#Person1#: We don't want that. Well. perhaps will be begin with mushroom soap and follow by some seafood and chips.\n#Person2#: Do you want any dissert? \n#Person1#: no dissert , thanks , just coffee. can I have the check please? ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# order mushroom soap, seafood, chips, and coffee.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_5747","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, will you be my wife? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Steven. \n#Person1#: Please, Julia, I have made proposal to you five times. I really want to share the rest of my life with you. \n#Person2#: I know. But I'm not ready for married life yet. \n#Person1#: Julia, I really love you. I hope I can stay with you no matter you are happy or sad in future. \n#Person2#: Your way does touch my heart. \n#Person1#: So, will you marry me? \n#Person2#: I want to think of it for some time. ","summary":"Steven has made his proposal to Julia five times, but Julia still wants to think more.","topic":"proposal for marriage"}
{"fname":"train_5748","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you new here?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's my first day. My name is Monica Marten.\n#Person1#: I'm Wilson Leach. That's my order form you're working on.\n#Person2#: I just finished it. Do you want to fax it to the head office?\n#Person1#: That would be great. Do you know how to use the fax machine?\n#Person2#: Sure, I can send it right now.\n#Person1#: Oh, Monica. I need to make some phone calls to China and Mexico.\n#Person2#: What can I do to help?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm OK calling China. The problem is that I can't speak any Spanish. Can you?\n#Person2#: No problem. I studied it at college. You just have to tell me what to say.\n#Person1#: That's really good. By the way, what's your typing speed?\n#Person2#: I can type about 70 words a minute.","summary":"Monica helps Wilson fax an order to the head office. Wilson needs to make calls to China and Mexico and Monica'll help him with Spanish.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_5749","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but I think you've made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson Blvd.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. Did you say 1323 Wilson?\n#Person1#: No, it is 3023. It is OK though, you don't have to take me there, I can walk from here.\n#Person2#: I can just make a U turn and so one way street. See the sign up ahead? Maybe if I turn left here, I can come down the next street.\n#Person1#: We can't do that during the rush hour. Really, though it won't be much trouble, sometimes one can wait 30 minutes for a taxi. So I'm happy to get this close.\n#Person2#: 30 minutes? I've been riding around all day looking for passengers.","summary":"#Person2# drove a wrong way, but #Person1# says it's ok as #Person1# can walk to there.","topic":"taxi talk"}
{"fname":"train_5750","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think it's very important to relax because if you don't. You can get too stressed. What do you think?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so, once I even got ill because I was too stressed out studying for exams. But what do you do to relax?\n#Person1#: Well, sometimes I go to my room and lie down and listen to my favorite music or read a book. What about you?\n#Person2#: I want to relax, I often play computer games.\n#Person1#: I don't think computer games are relaxing. Yhey can be so exciting and then it's difficult to stop playing.\n#Person2#: It's not a problem for me, it's good fun. I sometimes play until midnight.\n#Person1#: Really? That's too bad for your health, you'd better not stay up for it again. Going out is a better way. I sometimes like to take my dog for a long walk in the country or a park. That makes me feel healthy and relaxed.\n#Person2#: I agree with you.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# think it's important to relax. #Person1# likes listening to music or reading books to relax. #Person2# likes playing computer games, but #Person1# thinks it's not good for health.","topic":"relax"}
{"fname":"train_5751","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you received Tom's invitation yet?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. Invitation to What?\n#Person1#: Tom bought a new house last week. And he's going to hold a house warming party this weekend.\n#Person2#: Have you seen the house?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's very big. It has a large bedroom for him and his wife, and a bedroom for each of their four children.\n#Person2#: Is there a garden behind the house?\n#Person1#: Yes, you know. Tom loves gardening. Now he can finally grow all the different plants he loves.\n#Person2#: I'll go and check my email this afternoon. I must have just missed his invitation. I really look forward to seeing his new house.","summary":"#Person1# says Tom bought a big house and sent invitations to his house warming party. #Person2# hasn't received it and will go and check email.","topic":"check emails"}
{"fname":"train_5752","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think I want to go back to school, Paul.\n#Person2#: Well, that's a nice idea, Cindy. But what would you study?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure. I've always been interested in psychology. I think I'd do really well.\n#Person2#: Uh-huh, it's not that I don't believe in you, sweetheart. You were always a good student, but it's different when you're an adult going back to school.\n#Person1#: Well, I don't think I would have any problems making friends. Lots of older folks get a second BA degree later in life, just like I would be doing and besides I've always been young at heart. I'm sure I'd get along with the other students. And I think I'd be an even better rider and test taker now. Then when I went to college in my late teens and early 20s.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but that's not what I'm worried about honey. Have you given any thought to what you do when you graduate?\n#Person1#: I suppose I'd look for a job.\n#Person2#: And what do you know about jobs in the field of psychology?\n#Person1#: Not too much I guess, but I could start small and work my way to the top.\n#Person2#: That sounds like something a person might say about a big company on the Wall Street. Psychology is different. There just aren't that many jobs in that field right now and the ones that are out there don't pay much unless you have a PhD. I mean, we have 2 kids to feed, you know?","summary":"Cindy wants to go back to school to get a second BA in psychology, but Paul is worried there aren't that many jobs in this field while they have 2 kids to feed.","topic":"get second degrees"}
{"fname":"train_5753","dialogue":"#Person1#: What made you join the Tai Chi Club, Monica?\n#Person2#: I used to like to play volleyball and tennis. Now, I just want to try a sport, which is not that intense for a change.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you choose yoga? It's very popular nowadays, and also involves less physical intensity.\n#Person2#: Well, another reason why I chose Tai Chi, was because I always have a fascination with Chinese culture.\n#Person1#: How does Tai Chi relate to Chinese culture? I thought is just a way of exercise.\n#Person2#: It's more than that, the core concept of Tai Chi is to find balance in your life, like if you eat too much, you'll become overweight. But if you don't eat enough, you'll suffer other health problems, the key is, never too much, nor too less.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's deep, but you get tired after you do Tai Chi? I know you have heavy work.\n#Person2#: Quite the opposite. After playing Tai Chi, my mind is more relaxed and it's much easier for me to get focused.","summary":"Monica tells #Person1# that she joins Tai Chi Club and the core concept of Tai Chi is to find balance in people's life. Her mind is more relaxed after doing Tai Chi.","topic":"Tai Chi"}
{"fname":"train_5754","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, well. It was fun to be the winner. But... it's too big. I must be an extra small in the States.\n#Person2#: So what about the tennis racket?\n#Person1#: Look! It's amazing. I can't wait to try it out!\n#Person2#: How much did that end up costing you?\n#Person1#: Oh... around twenty bucks. A bargain if you ask me. Look at the picture of her playing with it!\n#Person2#: Hey, two for one. That's a super deal.\n#Person1#: And here's her signature!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# it costs #Person1# around twenty bucks to get the tennis racket and the picture with someone's signature. #Person2# thinks it's a super deal.","topic":"a super deal"}
{"fname":"train_5755","dialogue":"#Person1#: Comfort Inn, may I help you?\n#Person2#: I ' m looking for a hotel near the convention center.\n#Person1#: You ' re in luck! We ' re just a two-minute drive from there. Would you like to make a reservation?\n#Person2#: Not just yet. I have one or two questions. How much for a single?\n#Person1#: During the peak season, a single room goes for 50 dollars on a night. But we ' Ve got a Single Super Saver Special going on right now, only $ 30 a night. And we ' Ve also extended our checkout time 00 in\n#Person2#: That ' s a good deal. Since this is a working trip, I wonder if you have meeting rooms where I can get together with some clients.\n#Person1#: Yes, we have five meeting rooms, of various sizes. We can accommodate large meetings and small, informal gatherings as well. Of course, if you have many small meeting, you might consider checking\n#Person2#: That sounds great. Do you accept checks?\n#Person1#: I ' m sorry, sir, we don ' t. But we do accept all major credit cards.","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a hotel near the convention center. #Person1# tells #Person2# there's a special on single rooms and they have meeting rooms of various sizes. #Person2# is satisfied.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_5756","dialogue":"#Person1#: Congratulations, Francis. Your hard working finally pays off. I am so happy for your promotion.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Monica. Without support from you and other colleagues, I would not have made it.\n#Person1#: I hope I could get promoted some day. Tell me about your experience, ok?\n#Person2#: Well, just saying that you wanted to get promoted is not enough, you need to write down your desirable position and an available plan for achieving that adjective. Don ' t be afraid of taking challenging. They might be opportunities and failing is not fatal. You learn more from that actually. Sometimes, you need to fail to be successful.\n#Person1#: How do you think if I volunteer for some work?\n#Person2#: I think it is a smart idea. Our boss always likes it when employees take initiatives.","summary":"Francis got promoted and tells #Person1# about his experience. He suggests #Person1# make plans and take challenges.","topic":"share experience"}
{"fname":"train_5757","dialogue":"#Person1#: Medicine Industry, this is Peter Bush speaking, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, could you connect this call with Mr. Brown, please\n#Person1#: May I know who's calling?\n#Person2#: This is Li Ping of ABC computer company limited. I'm calling on our Mr. Wilson the general manager of our company.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Mrs. Li, Mr. Brown is now in a meeting.May I have your number, and ask him to call you back later?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid Mr. Wilson would like to speak to Mr. Brown right now.He ' s got an urgent matter to discuss with Mr. Brown without delay.\n#Person1#: Ok, then would you please hold the line? Mr. Li, the line is through, Mr. Brown is ready answering the call, go ahead.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your assistance, Mr. Bush.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"Mrs. Li phones Medicine Industry since Mr. Wilson's got an urgent matter to discuss with Mr. Brown. Mr. Bush helps with it.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_5758","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon! Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Could you show me where the Chinesc-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat.\n#Person1#: This way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade.\n#Person2#: Oh, they look nice. May I try that black one on?\n#Person1#: Of course. The fitting room is right over there.\n#Person2#: Do you have a medium in the same color? This one is a little tight.\n#Person1#: l'm sorry. All the black of that size are sold out. Would you like a red one?\n#Person2#: OK. Let me try it on. What do you think?\n#Person1#: Oh, that suits you very well. Besides it is believed in China that the red color brings happiness and good luck.\n#Person2#: Really? I'II take it and I'm leaving here tomorrow. Is it possible for you to send one in black to me by mail when you get it in?\n#Person1#: Our pleasure. Please fill out this form, leaving your address and telephone number.\n#Person2#: Thanks. How much would that come to?\n#Person1#: Let me see...","summary":"#Person2# buys a red silk coat as #Person1# says it's believed in China that red color brings happiness and good luck. #Person2# orders a black one to be sent by mail when #Person1# gets it in.","topic":"purchase of silk coats"}
{"fname":"train_5759","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob!\n#Person2#: Anne! I haven't seen you for ages. How ' Ve you been?\n#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you?\n#Person2#: Not bad. It really is great to see you again. Where have you been?\n#Person1#: Guangzhou. I've got a cousin there.","summary":"Bob and Anne who haven't seen each other for ages greet each other.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5760","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is this the ABC company?\n#Person2#: Yes, may I help you?\n#Person1#: We have just arrived from Tokyo only... looking for a reserve car of your company. All of above, we cannot find it.\n#Person2#: What is your reservation number?\n#Person1#: Our reservation number is J - 221.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Oh, yes, we have your reservation number.\n#Person1#: You mean you haven ' t arranged any car?\n#Person2#: I ' m sorry to say no.\n#Person1#: Here I ' ll take taxi instead, how do you refund us?","summary":"#Person1# reserved a car from ABC company but #Person2# hasn't arranged any car. #Person1# asks for a refund.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_5761","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do in your spare times?\n#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like almost all kind of sports, and I also like to listen to classical musics.\n#Person1#: What sports do you like best?\n#Person2#: Football. It's a very exciting game, because it keeps you alert, and I also enjoying the team spirit of football.\n#Person1#: Do you like reading books?\n#Person2#: Yes. I enjoying reading biographs, especially those of well-known statesmen, militarists and artists, I can learn a lot from their life histories.\n#Person1#: Who are you favourite authors?\n#Person2#: I like the novels of Inches very much, I have reading almost all of them in Chinese translation, I wish i can reading them in the original.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes listening to classical music, playing football, and reading biographies and the novels of Inches.","topic":"hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_5762","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, aren't you a little too old to be trick-or - treating?\n#Person2#: What are you talking about? Where is your Halloween spirit? Didn't you ever dress up in a costume and go around the neighborhood trick-or-treating with your friends?\n#Person1#: Of course, I did, but when I was ten! Trick - or-treating is for kids, plus, I'm sure people will think you're a kidnapper or something, running around with kids NCP at night.\n#Person2#: Whatever, I'm going next door I heard Mrs. Robinson is giving out big bags of M & Ms!","summary":"#Person1# thinks Tom is too old to be trick-or-treating but Tom insists on doing it.","topic":"trick-or-treat"}
{"fname":"train_5763","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have to leave soon?\n#Person2#: No. Actually I can stay longer. Dave called to say that there is a beautiful Chinese girl who's going to pick me up at the school gate tonight at ten thirty instead of eight thirty.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's better. So you don't have to rush.\n#Person2#: Yeah. You know what Dave just said?\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: He said I should put on something very nice, because this girl will be my next target.\n#Person1#: He knows you very well.\n#Person2#: He always makes fun of me. He always says things like that. You know the new coming teacher, a Chinese Canadian. He said she would really be my chance.\n#Person1#: I'm sure you have chances everywhere. You're handsome, talkative, and got a sense of humor. You must be very popular.\n#Person2#: No, you're kidding. I'm not taking it seriously.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that Dave told him a beautiful girl who might be his next target will pick him up tonight. #Person1# admires #Person2# and thinks #Person2# must be very popular.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5764","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't this lovely weather? Will you help me water the flowers, Jack?\n#Person2#: Well, do you think I have to?\n#Person1#: I do. We haven't watered them for quite a few days.\n#Person2#: Please look at the sky. Don't you see the dark clouds? It's going to rain soon.\n#Person1#: Good. So we don't have to work. How nice!\n#Person2#: But I don't think it's so nice.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: The weather report says it's going to rain for a whole week.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm afraid all the flowers will die in the rain.","summary":"#Person1# requests Jack to water the flowers but Jack says they don't have to because it'll rain for a whole week.","topic":"rain"}
{"fname":"train_5765","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder if it is possible that we organize a dinner party for all the colleagues in our departments. They are working very hard these days. Maybe it is time for everybody to relax a little.\n#Person2#: That is a good idea, I love it. What time do you think is convenient?\n#Person1#: Well, what about this Thursday evening after we finish the weekly meeting?\n#Person2#: Ok, I will inform everybody when they come back from lunch. It has been a long time since we had the department dinner last time. I am sure they don't want to miss it.\n#Person1#: I hope so. Let me know how many will come. Then I will book the restaurant.","summary":"#Person1# suggests organizing a department dinner party since it's time for everyone to relax a little. #Person2# will inform all the colleagues.","topic":"dinner party"}
{"fname":"train_5766","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here you are at last! You're half an hour late, you know.\n#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: My watch stopped and I didn't know. I certainly need to buy a better one.","summary":"#Person2#'s late because #Person2#'s watch stopped.","topic":"be late"}
{"fname":"train_5767","dialogue":"#Person1#: What courses are you taking?\n#Person2#: Chinese, maths, English, chemistry, physics, biology and so on.\n#Person1#: What do you think about the teachers?\n#Person2#: To be honest, I like most of them, except for my Chinese teacher. She is quite young, but her class is too boring!\n#Person1#: That's too bad. Do you have any foreign teachers?\n#Person2#: Yes, my oral English teacher is an American. He is from a small town in California.\n#Person1#: What is he like?\n#Person2#: He is great. He always tells us not to study for exams, and to pay more attention to communication rather than just memorizing.\n#Person1#: Are you able to follow him?\n#Person2#: Not everything, but nearly. He speaks very clearly.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's good! He sounds like a good teacher.\n#Person2#: Absolutely! If you come to our class, I am sure you will like him.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't like #Person2#'s Chinese teacher because her class is too boring. #Person2# likes the oral English teacher and thinks he is great.","topic":"teachers"}
{"fname":"train_5768","dialogue":"#Person1#: May, we are fools to hang out at noon. It's dying hot today. My skin is too weak to be exposed under the summer sun.\n#Person2#: Do you have any sunscreen lotion?\n#Person1#: You know, honey, I used it all on the way over.\n#Person2#: I think I'm getting a heart stroke.\n#Person1#: The heat is driving crazy and I hate my new hat.\n#Person2#: Why? It's brand new, and it's perfect on you.\n#Person1#: But I bought it to get rid of the heat. Now it does nothing but burning my head.\n#Person2#: Beauty costs, honey.\n#Person1#: Laugh all you want, whatever. We need to get out of the heat.\n#Person2#: Walking under the sun is certainly not the way.\n#Person1#: Give me a break. It's not funny.\n#Person2#: Right. Sorry. Anyway, the radio said that it'll rain later today.\n#Person1#: Hope so! Good thing is that autumn is just around the corner.","summary":"#Person1#'s complaining as the heat is unbearable and #Person1#'s new hat cannot get rid of the heat but burns #Person1#'s head. May comforts #Person1# that it'll rain later.","topic":"a hot day"}
{"fname":"train_5769","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I'm starving.\n#Person2#: Here are some biscuits. Why are you back so early today?\n#Person1#: My teacher had a sudden stomachache, so the class was cut shot. You?\n#Person2#: Me what?\n#Person1#: You are cooking at least two hours earlier than the usual.\n#Person2#: It's not for us.\n#Person1#: Then it's for Dad, isn't it? It's so unfair!\n#Person2#: Don't be a smarty-pants. It's for Grandma Wang.\n#Person1#: What was that again?\n#Person2#: It's for Grandma Wang. She is sick and her only daughter went abroad weeks ago. So she needs our help.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, I didn't know that. But I wanna help.\n#Person2#: Umm, let me think for a moment. We can meet her together after I finish cooking.\n#Person1#: I'll get knee to knee with her.\n#Person2#: Good boy. I can only imagine how happy she will be to see you.","summary":"#Person1#'s back early because #Person1#'s teacher had a sudden stomachache. Mum's cooking for Grandma Wang because she's sick and her only daughter went abroad. #Person1# offers to help.","topic":"offer help"}
{"fname":"train_5770","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Lucy, I heard you did a good deal in interview.\n#Person2#: It's OK.\n#Person1#: What did you do in the interview?\n#Person2#: I observed the interviewer's manner, mien and gesture carefully besides paying attention to mine.\n#Person1#: Are all these helpful for the interview?\n#Person2#: Of course. The manner of shaking hands can show a man's character. For example, the interviewer who shakes your hand lightly, is a easygoing man although he looks cool.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: You can discover interviewer's eyes because they can show his thoughts, and can judge whether he is interested in your words by his gesture and mien.","summary":"Lucy did well in an interview and tells #Person1# it's helpful to observe the interviewer's manner and discover his eyes to figure out his character and thoughts.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_5771","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm really glad I got a chance to talk to you before you left, Mary. Have a safe trip!\n#Person2#: Thanks. Try not to work too hard while I'm away!\n#Person1#: Yeah, I'll try not to! See you after Christmas.\n#Person2#: Okay-bye! Have a nice Christmas.","summary":"#Person1# says goodbye to Mary for her Christmas leave.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_5772","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in, please.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Smith.\n#Person1#: Good afternoon. Have a seat, please. You are Mr. Sun?\n#Person2#: Thank you. Yes, I am Dunlin.\n#Person1#: I have read your resume. I know you have worked for 3 years. Why did you choose to major in mechanical engineering?\n#Person2#: Many factors led me to major in mechanical engineering. The most important factor is I like tinkering with machines.\n#Person1#: What are you primarily interested in about mechanical engineering?\n#Person2#: I like designing products, and one of my designs received an award. Moreover, I am familiar with CAD. But I can do any mechanic well if I am employed.\n#Person1#: Why did you decide to apply for this position?\n#Person2#: Your company has a very good reputation, and I am very interested in the field your company is in.\n#Person1#: What do you think determines an employee's progress in a company such as ours?\n#Person2#: Interpersonal and technical skills.\n#Person1#: We have several applicants for this position. Why do you think you are the person we should choose?\n#Person2#: I have the abilities, qualities and experience that you requested in your job advert, for example I have three years experience in designing products and I got leadership experience while serving the college student union as president.\n#Person1#: That sounds very good. How do you see your career development?\n#Person2#: After a few years of gaining experience in the company and furthering my professional qualifications I'd like to put my experience and skills to use in management. I want to become a supervisor in your R & D department.\n#Person1#: Have you anything to ask about the job?\n#Person2#: Yes. Do you offer any opportunities for further study?\n#Person1#: Yes. If you undertake additional courses, provided these are approved, and you complete them successfully, you can claim back part, quite a large part, 75 % of the costs you incurred. Not just the fees, - traveling and other expenses too.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you very much, Mr. Sun. I'll let you know the result of the interview as soon as possible. Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mrs. Smith. I do hope the answer will be favorable. Goodbye.","summary":"Mrs. Smith's interviewing Mr. Sun. Mr. Sun tells her his interests in mechanical engineering, his reasons for applying for the position, and his strengths and experience. He hopes to become a supervisor in a few years. Mrs. Smith tells him the company offers opportunities for further study and he can claim back part if he completes the courses successfully.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5773","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I would like to make a reservation to Hong Kong for August 2.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I am sorry, sir. There is no ticket available on that day. But we have flights for Hong Kong the next day.\n#Person2#: May I inquire about the departure time?\n#Person1#: A 9:12 flight in the morning and a 14:00 flight in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: When will the plane reach Hong Kong for the morning flight?\n#Person1#: At 10:20\n#Person2#: OK. I would like to book a ticket for that one.\n#Person1#: All right, sir. Please reconfirm your ticket no later than 12 noon two days before the flight ; otherwise, your reservation will automatically be canceled.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. What's the fare?\n#Person1#: It's 500 dollars, not including ground transportation fares between the airport and downtown.\n#Person2#: I see. Will it be doubled for the round trip?\n#Person1#: Right, sir. And please do not forget to bring a valid travel document with you when you buy the tickets.\n#Person2#: I won't.","summary":"#Person2# wants to make a reservation to Hong Kong for August 2 but there's no ticket available. #Person1# helps #Person2# book a ticket for the next morning and reminds #Person2# to reconfirm the ticket.","topic":"book a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_5774","dialogue":"#Person1#: Johnny, have you tidied up your room yet?\n#Person2#: Not yet, Mom. Why are you on such a cleanliness kick anyway?\n#Person1#: Do I have to remind you that your grandma is arriving tonight?\n#Person2#: Oh, my God, I forgot grandma's coming!\n#Person1#: Yes, so this place had better be clean. You know Grandma. . .\n#Person2#: . . . I know I'll be killed if I pee on the toilet seat.\n#Person1#: And Steve is going to look after you until we come back.","summary":"Mom asks Johnny to tidy up his room because his grandma is coming.","topic":"tidy up"}
{"fname":"train_5775","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm really curious. What is it like doing housework all day for a living?\n#Person2#: It's a little like being a mom, only I get paid for it!\n#Person1#: I still think that it is a bitstrange that you like to do that kind of thing. Most women would rather hire a maid.\n#Person2#: That's exactly why my business is doing so well!\n#Person1#: How Ay clients do you have already?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been in business for one month now and I have ten clients.\n#Person1#: Wow. Too bad I don't have a clue about housework.\n#Person2#: If you ever need a job, let me know. I can always train you.","summary":"#Person1# thinks it strange that #Person2# does housework for a living, but #Person2#'s business is doing well.","topic":"do housework"}
{"fname":"train_5776","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, could you please tell me the way to Aidan Bookstore?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Would you like to walk there or take a bus?\n#Person1#: Er. . . Is it far from here?\n#Person2#: It's just about ten minutes'walk. Go along this street, on the third cross you'll find it on your left.\n#Person1#: Then I'll walk. Many thanks.\n#Person2#: Not at all.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to walk to the Aidan Bookstore.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_5777","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Is Ms. April Wang available at the moment?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Sir. She's currently away at our sub-branch. Is there anything I can help you with?\n#Person2#: I hope so. I'm in the process of applying for a credit card with you, and Ms. Wang asked me to drop off these documents.\n#Person1#: Let me take a look. . . ID, yes, form completed, yes, well, it looks in order, Sir.\n#Person2#: Do you need anything else from me?\n#Person1#: We do require a deposit before we can issue you with a personal credit card.\n#Person2#: No problem. How much? If I don't have enough on me, I'll pop over to the ATM and draw some.\n#Person1#: The minimum deposit is 1, 500 RIB. But you will need to pay some small additional handling charges as well.\n#Person2#: I think I can manage that. Let's see. . . yes, here we are.","summary":"#Person2# comes to meet Ms. April Wang to drop off some documents for his credit card application. #Person1# tells #Person2# Ms. April Wang isn't available and helps #Person2# with the process.","topic":"a credit card"}
{"fname":"train_5778","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jackie. You don't look too well. What's going on?\n#Person2#: It's nothing. I'm just a little stressed out.\n#Person1#: Why? What's stressing you out?\n#Person2#: School. Since I was working part time, I had a difficult time keeping up with class. Now that we have exams coming up, I'm totally freaking out.\n#Person1#: The best thing to do is study as much as you can. I'm sure you'll do alright.\n#Person2#: I hope so. I guess I won't be sleeping for the next 3 days. That's what it'll take.\n#Person1#: I have to study for an exam too. Why don't we study together. We can encourage each other.\n#Person2#: That will be great.","summary":"Jackie's stressed out since he had a difficult time keeping up with classes and the exams are coming. #Person1# suggests studying together.","topic":"study together"}
{"fname":"train_5779","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mary, I have decided to look for a job as a salesman.\n#Person2#: Good! Have you got the recruitment information on marketing?\n#Person1#: Yes. I have found some through different channels.\n#Person2#: Really? That's great! Tell me.\n#Person1#: OK. The first piece of job information I got was from the Internet, and it is about selling medicines.\n#Person2#: What do you think of this job?\n#Person1#: I am not familiar with the medicine industry, and I don't think it fits me well.\n#Person2#: Then how about the others?\n#Person1#: Another is about electronic commerce, and its products are mainly large machinery equipments.\n#Person2#: I have heard about electronic commerce, and many people say it has good prospects for development.\n#Person1#: I also feel it's nice. I want to give it a try.\n#Person2#: Come on! I believe you will succeed.\n#Person1#: Thanks. You can also seek job information on the Internet.\n#Person2#: Good idea. I will think it over.","summary":"#Person1# is looking for a job as a salesman. After gathering the recruitment information from different channels, #Person1# wants to try the one about electronic commerce.","topic":"job hunting"}
{"fname":"train_5780","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is this the ABC Company?\n#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?\n#Person1#: We have just arrived from Tokyo and we've been looking for our reserved car of your company all over, but we cannot find it.\n#Person2#: What is your reservation number?\n#Person1#: Our reservation number is J - 221.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Oh, yes. We have your reservation number.\n#Person1#: You mean you haven't arranged any car.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to say ' No. '\n#Person1#: Here, I'll take a taxi instead. How do you refund us?","summary":"#Person1# reserved a car from ABC company but #Person2# hasn't arranged any car. #Person1# asks for a refund.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_5781","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you dispose of the waste in your factory?\n#Person2#: We try to recycle as much as we can.\n#Person1#: What about the rest? How do you get rid of it?\n#Person2#: We have to send it to landfill. It's very expensive because the government recently introduced a landfill tax so we're planning to build a new incineration plant next year to burn our waste.\n#Person1#: But doesn't incineration produce carbon monoxide?\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right, it does. But we believe it's less harmful to the environment than landfill","summary":"#Person2#'s factory recycles the waste as much as possible and plans to burn the rest instead of landfilling, which will be less harmful.","topic":"dispose of the waste"}
{"fname":"train_5782","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ahahah! What is that thing on your couch! It just moved!\n#Person2#: Did you think it wasn't real? That's my pet lizard.\n#Person1#: You have a pet lizard? Somehow I never would have imagined that.\n#Person2#: His name is Grunt. Come closer and I'll properly introduce you.\n#Person1#: Does it bite or scratch?\n#Person2#: No, he's perfectly harmless. And he's not afraid of strangers either. Here, hold him.\n#Person1#: Wow. He's heavy! And his skin feels really cool.\n#Person2#: Stick around and you'll get to know him better. He has a very unusual personality.","summary":"#Person2# introduces #Person2#'s pet lizard Grunt to #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# that he's harmless and has an unusual personality.","topic":"a pet lizard"}
{"fname":"train_5783","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm glad you could make it.\n#Person2#: It's my job. What can I help you with?\n#Person1#: I think a pipe burst in my apartment.\n#Person2#: In what room is this pipe?\n#Person1#: You'll find the pipe in my bathroom.\n#Person2#: When did the pipe start leaking?\n#Person1#: It's been leaking for a couple of days now.\n#Person2#: I will need to tear down that wall to fix that pipe.\n#Person1#: I understand.\n#Person2#: You're fine with that?\n#Person1#: I just want the problem taken care of.\n#Person2#: Okay. I will begin working on it now, if you'd like.","summary":"There's a pipe burst in #Person1#'s bathroom. #Person2# comes to fix it.","topic":"a pipe burst"}
{"fname":"train_5784","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't have a good camera. How am I going to take nice pictures of the butterflies? They are so colorful. I want to get in really close so everyone can see the details.\n#Person2#: Our photography lab loans cameras to all students enrolled in my class. Don't worry. Just show your student ID and they will give you one.\n#Person1#: What if I lose it? Or break it?\n#Person2#: Just be as careful with the camera as you are with your own one. We trust you. Plus, you need to pay a deposit of $500, just in case something does happen.\n#Person1#: I think I'm better off buying my own. I bet I can get one for $60. Even if I get a used one, it's better than having to owe the school $500.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't have a good camera. #Person2# suggests borrowing one from the photography lab with a deposit of $500. #Person1# thinks it's better to buy one.","topic":"a good camera"}
{"fname":"train_5785","dialogue":"#Person1#: How would you like to come to New York with me over the spring break, Julia?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, John, but where would we stay?\n#Person1#: At a friend's house. I always stay with him and there's room for you too.\n#Person2#: OK. He won't mind?\n#Person1#: Of course not. He's looking forward to meeting you.\n#Person2#: Will we drive to New York?\n#Person1#: Yes, it takes about six hours. We can leave about noon and get there by suppertime.\n#Person2#: What's the climate like?\n#Person1#: It may be cold and rainy. Better bring a jacket and good walking shoes.\n#Person2#: Well, when do we leave?\n#Person1#: How about Thursday? Can you be ready by noon?\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"John invites Julia to go to New York over the spring break. Julia agrees and they plan the details.","topic":"the spring break"}
{"fname":"train_5786","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Susan. You're good at remembering things, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so. Why?\n#Person1#: I'm always forgetting things. Last week I went to the bank for some money, and I forgot to take it out of the machine. When I remembered and went back, the money was gone. Besides, I couldn't remember where I parked my car.\n#Person2#: That's pretty bad.\n#Person1#: Can you give me some advice on ways to improve my memory?\n#Person2#: Not really. You'd better just let me drive you to the bank next time.","summary":"#Person1# tells Susan about #Person1#'s experience of forgetting things and asks Susan for advice.","topic":"remembering things"}
{"fname":"train_5787","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank heavens! You're back safe and sound. Everyone was worried on hearing about the air crash. And I had so many sleepless nights!\n#Person2#: Yes, I know your feeling, dear! Even I myself don't know how I escaped it. I was the only lucky guy.","summary":"#Person1#'s grateful that #Person2#'s back safe and sound as the only survivor.","topic":"the only survivor"}
{"fname":"train_5788","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Good evening.\n#Person2#: Hello, may I please speak to George Hatton?\n#Person1#: To whom, did you say?\n#Person2#: George Hatton.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry but no one of that name lives here. What number are you calling?\n#Person2#: 123-4567.\n#Person1#: That's our number all right but no Mr. Hatton lives here. This is the Smith residence.\n#Person2#: Oh, I must have the wrong number. I'm terribly sorry.\n#Person1#: That's all right. I hope you find Mr. Hatton. Good-bye.\n#Person2#: Good-bye and thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tries to phone George Hatton but finds the number is wrong.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_5789","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lots of elderly people want peace and quiet in their old age, but young people want an unconstrained life. \n#Person2#: It would be good for both if they lived separately. My parents want to live apart from us. \n#Person1#: What if old people are in poor health and need to be looked after? \n#Person2#: Young people ought to carry out their responsibilities. If it's needed, they would live with their parents. \n#Person1#: When I'm old, I'll also be like that. \n#Person2#: You need a child first, and that's your duty, too. \n#Person1#: I know that's what I must do. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks young people should live with their parents if needed, though they may have different lifestyles.","topic":"parents and children"}
{"fname":"train_5790","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sue? Do you want to join the softball team? We need another player. \n#Person2#: I haven't played softball since I was in high school! \n#Person1#: Come on! It'll be fun. We play every other Saturday afternoon from May until August. \n#Person2#: Okay. I guess I could give it a try. ","summary":"#Person1# invites Sue to join the softball team. Sue will try.","topic":"join the softball team"}
{"fname":"train_5791","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning Mike! \n#Person2#: Morning Sally! What's up? you seem in a hurry! \n#Person1#: I am having an exam at nine, It's already eight thirty. \n#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll drive you. \n#Person1#: Thank you very much! \n#Person2#: How are your cases coming along? \n#Person1#: Very well, thanks , I will probably finish next week, but this is still a lot of work , I have been worked on in for six months, and i 'm so closed to end. I can feel it. \n#Person2#: Wow, Good for you. It sounds like a lot of work. I'm proud of you! Is this the right building? \n#Person1#: Yes , It's only eight forty. Thanks so much! \n#Person2#: You're welcome. Good luck, bye! \n#Person1#: Have a nice day, bye! ","summary":"Sally's in a hurry for an exam. Mike offers to drive her. Sally tells Mike her cases will be finished soon.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5792","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't know whether or not to believe him. \n#Person2#: You can trust him. He always tells the truth. \n#Person1#: But it's really too important to me. \n#Person2#: I said you can trust him. You just have to believe it. ","summary":"#Person1# doesn't know whether to believe a man or not. #Person2# asks #Person1# to trust him.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_5793","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you feeling the pain? \n#Person2#: I can't stand up! My stomach is killing me! \n#Person1#: Can you put your hand where it hurts the most? \n#Person2#: It hurts smack in the middle of my gut! \n#Person1#: Did this just come on suddenly? \n#Person2#: I felt OK until an hour or so ago, and then I just doubled over. \n#Person1#: Have you exercised strenuously or played sports recently? \n#Person2#: No, and I don't usually get a lot of stomachaches. \n#Person1#: We need to get you to an emergency room to see what the problem is. \n#Person2#: I think that that is the best way to figure out what is causing this. Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# can't bear with the stomachache. #Person1# will get #Person2# to an emergency room to check the problem.","topic":"stomachache"}
{"fname":"train_5794","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, we still have some extra money after buying the TV set last week. If you want to buy something else, you can.\n#Person2#: Well, I need a bike. I don't want to go to work by bus anymore. There are so many people on the bus sometimes that I just can't get on it.\n#Person1#: What do you think of walking to work for exercise? I actually think you need a new computer. Your old one is pretty slow.\n#Person2#: Yes, I do need a computer. Then I will give up on the bike idea. Then I could have $400 to buy a new computer.\n#Person1#: Not just $400. I can give you $100 more than that. If you're going to buy a computer, you should buy a good one.","summary":"#Person2# wants to use the extra money to buy a bike. #Person1# thinks #Person2# needs a new computer instead. #Person2# decides to buy a computer.","topic":"what to buy"}
{"fname":"train_5795","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in, Bob. Did you have trouble getting here?\n#Person2#: No, I just followed the directions on my phone. Hey, this is a nice place.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I'm enjoying it, coffee?\n#Person2#: Sure, thanks. So are you ok, Sylvia? You look upset.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm ok. I was up all night long working on my Chinese.\n#Person2#: That's too bad, you know, I found a new way to learn Chinese and it's fun.\n#Person1#: You did? Please tell me, I've spent months trying to learn Chinese like you. But it seems I've never made any progress.\n#Person2#: I'm learning Chinese by singing songs.\n#Person1#: How do you learn the words?\n#Person2#: I found a website 2 weeks ago that has all the words in Chinese characters, and in Pinyin, that has helped me a lot.\n#Person1#: I guess that would be a start, but can you actually speak Chinese now?\n#Person2#: No, but I'm making progress and I'm not studying all night like you, would you like to try?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: Yesterday, I downloaded a new song to learn, and I have the words here on my iPad.","summary":"Sylvia's upset because she was up all night long working on Chinese. Bob suggests she learn Chinese by singing songs and recommends a website. Sylvia will have a try.","topic":"Chinese learning"}
{"fname":"train_5796","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Royal Bank. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I have an account with your bank and I'd like to have a copy of my bank statement. I tried to reach you this morning but the lines were all busy. Can I request a statement over the phone?\n#Person1#: Unluckily you can't. However you can get it on the bank's website but to use the website, you need to register as a member.\n#Person2#: Alright. I'll just check the website. Can you give me the website address?\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# from Royal Bank tells #Person2# #Person2# can't request a statement over the phone but can get it on the website.","topic":"request a statement"}
{"fname":"train_5797","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jonas, have you finished the report yet?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm still reading through all these papers. Do you need it right now?\n#Person1#: I don't, but Mr. Steadman will be asking about it soon. You know, he always starts to get anxious about the weekly report about this time of the day.\n#Person2#: But it's only Thursday morning. We have a day and a half left before he needs it. And what if something big happens today?\n#Person1#: I know. The report should include everything from the week, but he just likes to know that we're not finishing it off at the last minute.\n#Person2#: When have I ever done that?\n#Person1#: Of course, you never would. But last month, we had a lot of trouble getting the reports in on time.\n#Person2#: Well, good thing he hired me.","summary":"Jonas hasn't finished the weekly report and #Person1# reminds her that Mr. Steadman will be asking about it soon. Jonas is confident to finish it on time.","topic":"weekly report"}
{"fname":"train_5798","dialogue":"#Person1#: Father sent me to the school to pick you up this afternoon. But you were not there. What were you guys doing, William?\n#Person2#: Our music club held an activity in the shopping center then.\n#Person1#: What activity? You didn't tell us anything about it.\n#Person2#: So sorry. I should have told mom and dad and you last night. But I was afraid I would be too nervous to play well if they went there. Mrs. Smith took us there. She has been preparing us for this free performance for a month.\n#Person1#: It's OK? What did you do then?\n#Person2#: In the beginning, we all walked in the shopping center like we were shopping there. A few minutes later, one of our members began to play the violin in the center on the first floor. With that music, we all quickly gathered there one by one and joined to play.\n#Person1#: You mean you held the performance among passers-by?\n#Person2#: Yes, we played 4 pieces of music in total. So many people stood around us and recorded it with their cameras and cell phones.\n#Person1#: You did well. Your performance is very meaningful.","summary":"William tells #Person1# that his music club held a music performance among passers-by. William didn't tell the family about it because William was afraid he would be nervous if they went there.","topic":"music club performance"}
{"fname":"train_5799","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your trip?\n#Person2#: Great. I went all over the world. I started out in Germany and then made my way to Spain and France. After Europe, I went to Egypt and Turkey, then over to India and China. From China, I traveled to Thailand and Indonesia. Then spent some time in Australia. I was planning on going to South America, but I ran out of money.\n#Person1#: How long were you gone for? It felt like years.\n#Person2#: Almost half a year. I was gone for 5 months. It was amazing and I learned so much about myself and the world around me.\n#Person1#: A few years ago, I spent 2 weeks in England and Ireland, but that's it. I almost went to Brazil for work last year. But my boss changed his mind. What are you up to now that you're back home?\n#Person2#: I have to find a place to live. Right now, I'm staying with my parents. I also have to find a job.\n#Person1#: What kind of job are you looking for?\n#Person2#: Anything in the food business.\n#Person1#: I have a friend who works at a nice restaurant. I can introduce you to him.\n#Person2#: Great.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s 5-month tour around the world. #Person2# is looking for a place to live and a job in the food business. #Person1# will introduce #Person2# to #Person1#'s friend working at a restaurant.","topic":"around-the-world trip"}
{"fname":"train_5800","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ted. I have some good news for you.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: There will be a writing competition in our school next week. Since you are good at writing, you might be interested.\n#Person2#: What is the topic for this competition?\n#Person1#: My ideal city. You can write about a city that you want it to be.\n#Person2#: That's great. I've thought about this for a long time. I want my ideal city to be neither too big nor too small. I hope it's a green city.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by a green city? Do you want to plant a lot of trees in the city?\n#Person2#: Green here means environmentally friendly. I want people in the city to use clean energy.\n#Person1#: Now I see. Do you know what the prize for this year's competition is? You may not believe it.\n#Person2#: Is it a big sum of money?\n#Person1#: No, it's a two week holiday to some European countries.\n#Person2#: Oh, I prefer to go to Asia. I've traveled to Europe many times.","summary":"#Person1# tells Ted about the writing competition next week, the topic of which is 'my ideal city'. Ted wants his ideal city to be a medium-sized green city. #Person1# also tells Ted about the prize.","topic":"a writing competition"}
{"fname":"train_5801","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jane.\n#Person2#: Oh Hi John, nice to see you. I'm doing a presentation for my company at your hotel today.\n#Person1#: Oh nice. You sure did bring a lot of things with you. What's it all for?\n#Person2#: I need to show people all of our new game products, so I brought all of our games with me.\n#Person1#: All the games? I never knew that your company made so many games.\n#Person2#: Yes, and I'll be giving it all away to people who come to my presentation.\n#Person1#: Sounds like fun, do you need a hand taking things inside?\n#Person2#: That would be great.\n#Person1#: OK, just wait here for a minute. I'll be right back with a luggage cart.","summary":"Jane is doing a presentation for her company at John's hotel. She'll give new game products away to people. John'll help her take things inside.","topic":"game products"}
{"fname":"train_5802","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I talk to you for a minute, Professor Smith?\n#Person2#: Sure, David. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I didn't get to copy down all the terms you mentioned in today's lecture and I know they were important.\n#Person2#: Do you remember what parts of the lecture you had trouble with?\n#Person1#: Not really.\n#Person2#: Can I take a look at your note?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: Interesting.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: David, just by looking through your notes from today and from last week's classes, I can tell that you've been missing a lot of important information from my lectures. Your notes are rather incomplete.\n#Person1#: What's wrong? I thought I took good notes.\n#Person2#: Not exactly. I think your note taking skills need some improvement.\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: What I suggest is that you copy down the key points that I put on the board at the start of each class. That way you can follow along and keep up with the main ideas of the lecture.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: Second, use the key points to help you fill in the details that develop each main point. Don't worry about writing down everything I say word for word. It looks like you are trying to do that. Focus on understanding the organization of the lecture. That will help you find the most important information you should write down.\n#Person1#: All right. Thanks, Professor Smith.\n#Person2#: Oh, and one more thing, you might find it useful to shorten words and use special marks. That can save you a lot of time.","summary":"David tells Prof. Smith that he missed some parts of the lecture. Prof. Smith looks at his notes and suggests him copy down the key points, use them to help fill in the details, shorten words, and use special marks.","topic":"note-taking skills"}
{"fname":"train_5803","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Lexington Software. Angelina Dawson, how can I help?\n#Person2#: Hello, this is Quinn from IBA.\n#Person1#: Ah, hello Quinn. Oh dear, you are calling to tell me there is a problem, aren't you?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid so, yes.\n#Person1#: Hmm... well, it was my first attempt! Is it a very big mistake, or can we just alter it?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately it's rather a big mistake.\n#Person1#: What do you recommend we do?\n#Person2#: I would recommend we scrap this one and you bring in another set as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: I trust your judgement. Thank you, Quinn. I'll be back tomorrow with a new set. Bye for now.","summary":"Quinn calls Angelina to inform Angelina of a big mistake and recommends Angelina to bring in another set as soon as possible.","topic":"problem reporting"}
{"fname":"train_5804","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Mr. Jones, please have a seat. Thank you for coming in today. I have read your resume. You completed University in England?\n#Person2#: Yes, I went to Cambridge. After graduation, I started right away into the advertising industry. Later, I made a bit of a switch to focus on marketing research.\n#Person1#: So, what experience do you have?\n#Person2#: I have ten years marketing experience. This includes both entry level and management positions. In my last position, I worked my way up to being director of the marking department.\n#Person1#: I can see that from your resume.Your last position was marketing director for a pharmaceutical company, is that right? Later, why did you decide to leave your former post?\n#Person2#: I felt after five years in one place, I was ready for something new. I would like to have a job that is challenging, something that I can see and do new things every day. I loved many things about my former job, and I left with amiable feelings on both sides. I was just ready for something new.\n#Person1#: I see. Do you want to work full-time or part-time?\n#Person2#: I would rather work full-time.\n#Person1#: I'll make note of that. Now, what are your salary expectations?\n#Person2#: I am willing to negotiate, but I expect at least $ 40, 000 a year.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones introduces his educational background and previous career experience and tells #Person1# why he left his former post and his salary expectations.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5805","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, could I speak to Allison, please?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, he's out at the moment.\n#Person1#: When do you expect him back?\n#Person2#: I think he'll be back in about an hour at least.\n#Person1#: Well, may I leave a message?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Would you please ask him to call Chris when he gets back?\n#Person2#: Ok. Does he know your number?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid he doesn't. My mobile is 139- 2477 - 4026.\n#Person2#: 13924774026. All right. Thanks for calling. Oh, hang on, someone's at the door that may be him, please hold on.","summary":"Chris wants to speak to Allison but #Person2# says Allison is out. When Chris is leaving a message, #Person2# asks Chris to hold on and goes to check if the person at the door is Allison.","topic":"leaving a message"}
{"fname":"train_5806","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to get my high speed internet installed.\n#Person2#: You'll need to make an appointment.\n#Person1#: Could I do that right now, please?\n#Person2#: What day would you like us to do the installation?\n#Person1#: Is Friday good?\n#Person2#: We're only available at 3\n#Person1#: You can't come any earlier than that?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. That's the only available time.\n#Person1#: Are you available this Saturday?\n#Person2#: Yes. Anytime on Saturday will be fine.\n#Person1#: How does 11\n#Person2#: We can do it. See you then.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# make an appointment to have #Person1#'s high speed internet installed on Saturday.","topic":"installing high-speed Internet"}
{"fname":"train_5807","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next, please.\n#Person2#: Could I purchase Euro with RMB here? I have to stay here for months.\n#Person1#: Yes, the rate for cash purchases is listed on the electronica screen, so you have seen the rate of exchange.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have known of it.\n#Person1#: How much do you like to exchange?\n#Person2#: 20, 000 RIB.\n#Person1#: In what denominations?\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter, but leave me some small changes, that will be convenient in daily life.\n#Person1#: Right, I will exchange for you now. Please sign the exchange form giving the name and telephone.\n#Person2#: Well, could you change them too? The dollars, I want to change them into Swiss francs.\n#Person1#: OK, wait for a moment. Well, I am sorry, but we are not authorized to exchange coins because it is low and we do not have enough foreign coins. In this case, you'd better change 2, 000 $ to Swiss francs.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter.\n#Person1#: Please sign the memo on the bottom and keep your money and memo.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Good-bye.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to purchase Euro with RMB and leaves #Person2# some small changes for daily life. #Person1# says they cannot exchange coins and helps #Person2# change 2000 dollars to Swiss francs.","topic":"exchanging money"}
{"fname":"train_5808","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's play chess.\n#Person2#: I haven't played chess for a long time.\n#Person1#: That's all right, I'm a beginner. I've just learnt how to play.\n#Person2#: Look, there's a chessboard. Those two men have already finished playing.\n#Person1#: You're a very good player\n#Person2#: Not really, but once I won a prize.\n#Person1#: So did I. I won a prize last week but it was a prize for beginners.\n#Person2#: My prize was for the best player in the country. Now let's start playing chess seriously.","summary":"#Person1#, a chess beginner, and #Person2#, who is good at chess but hasn't played it for a long time, plays chess.","topic":"playing chess"}
{"fname":"train_5809","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me? How can I get to the nearest branch of the national bank?\n#Person2#: There's branch on new street. Walk up this street until you get to the first set of traffic lights. Then turn right at the traffic lights.\n#Person1#: How far up the street are the traffic lights?\n#Person2#: Now far. About 150 meters perhaps.\n#Person1#: Ok. So I turn right at the traffic lights. Then?\n#Person2#: Then keep walking until you reach the war memorial. It's a big statue of a soldier. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: Ok. Where do I go then?\n#Person2#: You'll see the national bank near the war memorial. It's a big building and you'll see a big sign on the front of the building.\n#Person1#: God it. Thans very much.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the way to the nearest branch of the national bank.","topic":"showing the way"}
{"fname":"train_5810","dialogue":"#Person1#: how's it going?\n#Person2#: I'm in a really good mood, actually. How about you?\n#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up.\n#Person2#: what's wrong?\n#Person1#: well, my boyfriend was supposed to call me last night, but he never did.\n#Person2#: that's too bad. I'm sure there's a logical explanation for it. Don't be too upset about it.\n#Person1#: the thing is, this isn't the first time he's promised to do something and then didn't.\n#Person2#: I see how that can get a bit annoying.\n#Person1#: a bit? I'm extremely annoyed that he didn't phone me when he promised me that he would! He's such a liar.\n#Person2#: so what are you going to do about it?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I've got mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I really want to end it with him, but on the other hand, I don't want to be without him.\n#Person2#: what do you think would make you happier?\n#Person1#: in the long run, I think breaking up with him would make me much happier, but I know that I'll be depressed about it for a few weeks first.\n#Person2#: relationships can be confusing sometimes.\n#Person1#: what would you do if you were me?\n#Person2#: I'd call him and dump him now! You deserve better than him!","summary":"#Person1# is annoyed and complains to #Person2# that #Person1#'s boyfriend has promised to call last night but he didn't. #Person2# thinks the relationships can be confusing and #Person1# deserves a better man.","topic":"annoying boyfriend"}
{"fname":"train_5811","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, have you watched the 82nd Oscar Awards Ceremony? Avatar got the Award of Visual Effect. The movie sounds great!\n#Person2#: You are so old-fashioned. I have already watched it last week in cinema.\n#Person1#: How was it?\n#Person2#: Its 3D animation is attractive and its colorful scenes are also unforgettable.\n#Person1#: It is said that The Hurt Locker got the Award of Best Picture. What do you think about this?\n#Person2#: Well, its theme is moving and profound, so from the academic aspect, this is its advantage to win the award.","summary":"#Person1# and David are talking about the 82nd Oscar Awards Ceremony and some awarded films.","topic":"Oscar Awards Ceremony"}
{"fname":"train_5812","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear what's going on downtown today? All the orders from the factory are staging a demonstration in the streets. Not one of the two thousand employees showed up for work today, and they have gathered outside the city hall to demand better working conditions for all factory employees.\n#Person2#: Wow, sounds chaotic. . . two thousand people in the streets carrying picket signs and shouting slogans. What gave them the motivation to finally organize and call management on the substandard working conditions?\n#Person1#: I think they gained courage after the mayor's speech last week on equality and opportunity for all town citizens. Anyway, the sentiments have been brewing for quite some time. I mean, we all know the working conditions at the factory are quite horrendous.\n#Person2#: So what kind of demands do they have? What are they asking for specifically?\n#Person1#: They want raises and medical insurance, and I think they want to clean up the factory's safety hazards. That's probably the most important issue.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the factory workers' demonstration in downtown today. #Person1# says the workers demand raises and medical insurance and they want to clean up the factory's safety hazards.","topic":"workers gathering"}
{"fname":"train_5813","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to go to the beach tonight?\n#Person2#: Sure, which beach are we going to?\n#Person1#: I wanted to go to Malibu beach.\n#Person2#: I like Santa Monica.\n#Person1#: The water there looks so dirty.\n#Person2#: I just like the pier they have at Santa Monica.\n#Person1#: I like the pier too, because it's beautiful at night.\n#Person2#: Is Malibu beach nice?\n#Person1#: It's a lot nicer, and I really like it better.\n#Person2#: So you want to go to Malibu?\n#Person1#: If that's okay with you.\n#Person2#: Sure, let's go to Malibu.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have different ideas at first but decide to go to the Malibu beach tonight.","topic":"going to beach"}
{"fname":"train_5814","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where did you get your mobile? It's really cute.\n#Person2#: Oh, this? I got it in Singapore. Here, do you want to take a look?\n#Person1#: Thanks. Gee, it's really light!\n#Person2#: Yes, it is, isn't it? A bit too light, really. What make have you got?\n#Person1#: I've got an old Ericsson. Here. Take a look.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's really old.\n#Person1#: Yes, I like collecting antiques.\n#Person2#: Why don't you get a new one?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I like this one, and I don't have any need for all the bells and whistles you get on the new ones.\n#Person2#: Really, what makes you say that?\n#Person1#: Well, I just need to make and receive calls, and it's quite reliable. I find that the more fancy stuff they put into these things, the more likely they are to break bown or go wrong, you know? I mean, this camera function, for instance-how often do you use it?\n#Person2#: Sometimes, but I guess not very often. It's more for fun. Sometimes when I'm on a trip, for example, I can take a picture and send it to my kids. Or I can send a picture of a sample back to my office and get it costed up immediately.\n#Person1#: Well, that's nice I guess. So how many kids do you have?\n#Person2#: Three. Two boys and a girl.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# share their attitudes towards mobile phones. #Person1# likes collecting antiques and still uses an old phone with only a few functions, while #Person2# sometimes takes pictures by phone.","topic":"mobile phones"}
{"fname":"train_5815","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your favorite sport?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say. Perhaps swimming is my favorite. I like swimming because it helps improve my lung capacity. In the scorching summer days, there's nothing like a cool swim. Currently, I go to the pool twice every week.\n#Person1#: Is the entrance charge expensive?\n#Person2#: Well, it costs an arm and a leg, 30 yuan per person. What a costly sport! That is why I have to refrain from even thinking about it. And I find jogging a very agreeable substitute.\n#Person1#: Haha, jogging? Perhaps it might be a bit too boring?\n#Person2#: You know what? You won't get a rush from it until you fully understand it. It is a simple sport and doesn't require skills of any sort. This leaves room for me to enjoy the beautiful suburban scenery while jogging. Fresh air caresses my face and blows into my chest, which translates into inspirations. Inspirations are really good stuff for a writer like me. Sometimes, I even come up with a verse or two.\n#Person1#: You are really a man who knows how to enjoy being alone.","summary":"#Person2#'s favorite sport is probably swimming but it's costly. #Person2# finds jogging an agreeable substitute. #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# enjoys jogging and #Person1# thinks #Person2# knows how to enjoy being alone.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_5816","dialogue":"#Person1#: Joe, how are you doing?\n#Person2#: Pretty good. Mary, I was wondering if you would like to come to a party on Friday night?\n#Person1#: I am free that night, and a party sounds good.\n#Person2#: Fine. It will be at my house. Do you know how to get there?\n#Person1#: I kind of know where you live, but could you e-mail me your address?\n#Person2#: I can do that. Do you have anyone that you would like to bring with you to the party?\n#Person1#: I would really like to bring my friend Jake, if that would be OK.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah, I remember Jake. That would be fine.\n#Person1#: Would you like some help with the food?\n#Person2#: Just bring along whatever it is that you and Jake would like to drink.","summary":"Joe invites Mary to a party on Friday night. Mary will bring Jake together. Joe will email Mary the address and Mary will bring some drinks.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_5817","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, will you be my wife?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Steven.\n#Person1#: Please, Julia, I have made proposal to you five times. I really want to share the rest of my life with you.\n#Person2#: I know. But I'm not ready for married life yet.\n#Person1#: Julia, I really love you. I hope I can stay with you no matter you are happy or sad in future.\n#Person2#: Your way does touch my heart.\n#Person1#: So, will you marry me?\n#Person2#: I want to think of it for some time.","summary":"Steven proposed to Julia. Julia is touched but still wants to think of it more.","topic":"proposal"}
{"fname":"train_5818","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you are going out with John?\n#Person2#: Yes. To be frank, I really love him to death.\n#Person1#: You are so lucky.\n#Person2#: Why do you say that?\n#Person1#: Why? Are you kidding me? A guy like that is hard to find. Few boys are so caring, so patient, and did I mention he is hottie?\n#Person2#: You really think so?\n#Person1#: Totally. I am saying it from the bottom of my heart! And it's obvious that he's head over heels in love with you, too.\n#Person2#: I sure hope so.","summary":"#Person2# loves John. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is lucky to have such a good boyfriend and explains the reasons.","topic":"a good boyfriend"}
{"fname":"train_5819","dialogue":"#Person1#: Beautiful weather, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Are you here on business?\n#Person1#: No, I'm on a vacation to see the famous Three Gorges.\n#Person2#: I'm going there for a tour, too. Is this your first trip to China?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: Why don't we go together? I can show you around. I think you'll have a better time.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more.\n#Person2#: Great, let's go!","summary":"It's #Person1#'s first trip to China and #Person2# invites #Person1# to go around together.","topic":"travelling in China"}
{"fname":"train_5820","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your schedule like this year?\n#Person2#: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year.\n#Person1#: What's your major?\n#Person2#: I'm majoring in French literature.\n#Person1#: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in that class have to write a paper a hundred pages long.\n#Person2#: That's right. We got the assignment last week.\n#Person1#: When is it due?\n#Person2#: Next Monday.\n#Person1#: Remind me never to sign up for that course.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s schedule and a course. #Person2# got an assignment to write a paper a hundred pages long for that course.","topic":"major and assignment"}
{"fname":"train_5821","dialogue":"#Person1#: When can you get the finished product to me?\n#Person2#: We should have it put together by the end of next week.\n#Person1#: Great! That'll be ahead of schedule! Good work.\n#Person2#: Well, as the saying goes, we aim to please!","summary":"#Person2# will give #Person1# the finished product next week, which is ahead of schedule.","topic":"good coorperation"}
{"fname":"train_5822","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Chandler will be our new partner, so his visit this time will be extremely important for our cooperation in future, because it may decide whether Mr. Chandler sign the trade contract with us or not. Do you have some idea?\n#Person2#: I suppose we can bring him to visit our company, as well as our display room. In this way, he can know more about our company and our potential power. In my opinion, visiting the factory will help him learn our manufacturing process very much.\n#Person1#: En, you are right, and he will trust us and maybe the contract will be signed soon. But remember to keep some skills of our manufacturing secret. On one hand, show his our best side ; on the other hand, do not show too much to protect our own business secrets.\n#Person2#: Well, I understand.\n#Person1#: Please make a detailed schedule on the visit this afternoon.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to treat Mr. Chandler and gain his trust in order to sign the contract.","topic":"preparing the treatment"}
{"fname":"train_5823","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever sung with a karaoke?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do it quite often.\n#Person1#: Karaoke has become a major entertainment. I wonder why.\n#Person2#: Simple, it's fun.\n#Person1#: How much fun is there in singing in front of other people, especially if you don't sing well?\n#Person2#: Ah, that's the biggest fun of all. You see, even though you're not a good singer, people will listen to you.\n#Person1#: I wouldn't do that.\n#Person2#: But I like the feeling.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have different opinions about karaoke as entertainment.","topic":"karaoke"}
{"fname":"train_5824","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong with you?\n#Person2#: I have a sore throat and headache.\n#Person1#: Do you feel tired?\n#Person2#: Yes, my whole body feels weak. And I really feel terrible.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I'll have to examine you.\n#Person2#: Ok, go ahead.\n#Person1#: Open your mouth and show me your tongue. Say ah. . . You have a bad cold. So you must stay in bed for a week.","summary":"#Person1# examines #Person2# and says #Person2# has a cold.","topic":"getting a cold"}
{"fname":"train_5825","dialogue":"#Person1#: Michelle, Can you help me clean things up before we go?\n#Person2#: Sure. Where should I put this cup?\n#Person1#: Which cup?\n#Person2#: The red one.\n#Person1#: Put it on the table.\n#Person2#: How about this fruit?\n#Person1#: Oh, that goes in the refrigerator.\n#Person2#: And those pencils? What should I do with them?\n#Person1#: Bring those upstairs and put them in the bedroom.\n#Person2#: How about this pen?\n#Person1#: Give it to me. I need to use it.\n#Person2#: What do you want me to do with that paper over there?\n#Person1#: You can throw that away. I don't need it anymore.\n#Person2#: The trash is full.\n#Person1#: Alright, then please put it in a bag and take it outside.\n#Person2#: OK. Now what?\n#Person1#: I think we're finished. Can you please turn off the lights and shut the door?\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"Michelle helps #Person1# to clean things up before they go.","topic":"cleaning things up"}
{"fname":"train_5826","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, have you got better now?\n#Person2#: Yeah, the doctor said that I can leave soon. I really miss home.\n#Person1#: I guess you miss your wife and children very much.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you are right. But I have to stay for another day for observation.\n#Person1#: If necessary, I can stay here to accompany you until you are discharged.\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I am very grateful that you can come to the hospital to visit me.\n#Person1#: You are my best friend. That's what I should do. Please don't be a stranger.","summary":"#Person1# comes to the hospital to visit Steven and volunteers to accompany him. Steven is grateful.","topic":"in the hospital"}
{"fname":"train_5827","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to buy a ticket to New York please.\n#Person2#: When do you plan to travel?\n#Person1#: I'd like to pack my bags and leave tonight.\n#Person2#: Are you aware that without two weeks advance notice prices will be very high?\n#Person1#: Yes I know, but I just got the chance to leave and so I am going to take it no matter what.\n#Person2#: I understand. So that's one ticket to New York, and you'll be departing tonight. Will that be one-way or round trip?\n#Person1#: I wish I could stay there, but unfortunately it will have to be a round trip ticket.\n#Person2#: When would you like to return?\n#Person1#: My return date will be the 14th.\n#Person2#: OK. I have several seats available. Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?\n#Person1#: Anything but a center seat is fine with me. The middle seat drives me crazy!\n#Person2#: OK Mr. Lee. I have you booked on flight 513 leaving on the 5th at 11:00 pm and arriving in New York on the 6th at 6\n#Person1#: Will there be any layovers?\n#Person2#: No, all flights are direct.\n#Person1#: Perfect! I'm afraid to ask, but how much is it?\n#Person2#: $ 800 dollars.","summary":"#Person2# helps Mr. Lee book a round-trip ticket to New York departing tonight and returning on the 14th. Mr. Lee doesn't want a center seat and asks about the price.","topic":"booking a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_5828","dialogue":"#Person1#: How have you been feeling lately?\n#Person2#: I'Ve been feeling a little light-headed lately.\n#Person1#: Has your blood pressure been high before?\n#Person2#: If I have high blood pressure, it is news to me.\n#Person1#: Usually people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, so we call it the silent killer.\n#Person2#: What do you use to check for high blood pressure?\n#Person1#: I am going to put a cuff on you to get a reading.\n#Person2#: What does the reading tell you?\n#Person1#: I get an idea of the pressure in your arteries when your heart is pumping blood versus at rest.\n#Person2#: I hope that the test results show me to be really healthy.","summary":"#Person1# will put a cuff on #Person2# to read the pressure in #Person2#'s arteries to check for high blood pressure.","topic":"checking blood pressure"}
{"fname":"train_5829","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our factory. My name is Tiang Had and I'll show you around here. First we'll take a look at the workshop which produces food thermometers. Please, this way.\n#Person2#: Has all the work done by men been replaced by automatic computers?\n#Person1#: Yes, it has.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, what is this?\n#Person1#: This is a circuit board.\n#Person2#: Are the batteries in it made by your people?\n#Person1#: No, they are from other factories.\n#Person2#: What kind of battery is it?\n#Person1#: It is lithium which can be used for over three years.","summary":"Tiang Had shows #Person2# around the factory and answers several questions.","topic":"showing around factory"}
{"fname":"train_5830","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your self-help trip?\n#Person2#: Excellent. As soon as we landed, we boarded a bus to Disneyland. I love Mickey Mouse. Janet and I spent the entire first day going on all of the rides.\n#Person1#: Didn't you feel any jet lag from the change in time zones?\n#Person2#: I felt fine. I must have been too excited to notice.\n#Person1#: I've never been to Disneyland. I went to Universal Studios when I was fifteen. My parents took my brother Franco and I to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Wish you and Janet love each other more.","summary":"#Person2# shares #Person2#'s experience of self-help trip in Disneyland with #Person1#.","topic":"self-help trip"}
{"fname":"train_5831","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you thinking?\n#Person2#: I'm thinking about where we shall spend our vocation.\n#Person1#: It's about 7 o'clock. let's have our breakfast first.\n#Person2#: Ok, dear. We will be late.\n#Person1#: What do you want?\n#Person2#: A ham salad sandwich.\n#Person1#: Sorry, I didn't prepare this.\n#Person2#: Then, I'd like some eggs and bread for breakfast instead.\n#Person1#: Ok, I'll have it sent to you immediately.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are in a hurry to have breakfast.","topic":"preparing breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_5832","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I see your passport, please?\n#Person2#: Is this line for non-residents?\n#Person1#: Yes it is. Residents can queen up in the lines to my right.\n#Person2#: Ok. Here's my passport.\n#Person1#: What's the expiration date on your passport?\n#Person2#: I think it's soon, maybe in a few months. It was renewed in Beijing, so the new expiry date is on the last page.\n#Person1#: I see. Yes, you'll need to renew your passport in a few months. Make sure you don't let it expire while you are in the UK.\n#Person2#: I won't.\n#Person1#: Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: No, I don't have anything to declare.\n#Person1#: How long will you be staying in the UK?\n#Person2#: I'll be here for about a year.\n#Person1#: What is the purpose of your stay?\n#Person2#: I'll be studying. I'm doing an MBA at Nottingham University.\n#Person1#: Where will you be staying?\n#Person2#: I have a housing contract with the university. I'll be in a dorm room on campus.\n#Person1#: How do you plan on paying for your living costs and tuition fees while you are here?\n#Person2#: My father has already paid for that in advance. Here are the receipts.\n#Person1#: Ok. Have a good stay. Here's your passport and documents back.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# checks #Person2#'s passport and reminds #Person2# to renew it before the expiration date. #Person1# also asks #Person2# a few questions about #Person2#'s stay in the UK.","topic":"passing the customs"}
{"fname":"train_5833","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good Morning, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to change Australian dollars for RIB.\n#Person1#: How much do you want to change?\n#Person2#: I am not sure. What's the rate today?\n#Person1#: It's 1 Australian dollar to 6. 1 Yuan RIB.\n#Person2#: What was the rate yesterday?\n#Person1#: The rate was 1 Australia dollar to 6. 5 Yuan yesterday.\n#Person2#: Oh, the rate goes down.\n#Person1#: It does, sir. Do you still want to have it changed now?\n#Person2#: Let me think. . . Will the rate still go down tomorrow?\n#Person1#: I don't know, sir. But it won't change much.\n#Person2#: Well, I want to change 1000 Australian dollars for RIB.\n#Person1#: Okay. Please sign here in this form.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Here is the 6, 100 RIB.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# realizes the rate between Australian dollars and RMB goes down, but #Person1# says it won't change much tomorrow. #Person1# decides to change 1000 Australian dollars for RIB.","topic":"exchanging money"}
{"fname":"train_5834","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how did I do?\n#Person2#: Not too good, I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: I lost?\n#Person2#: It was close. To be honest, you had the lowest price by three cents per hint, but they didn't like your delivery date. Acme promised them almost a full month sooner.\n#Person1#: So the price was good?\n#Person2#: Yes, they loved the price, the delivery date was the problem. They just didn't want to cut the delivery date that close. If something went wrong and you didn't deliver, we might not be able to get stock in time for Christmas. If you could have been two or three weeks faster on delivery, they might have gone with you.\n#Person1#: So I didn't miss by much then.\n#Person2#: No. It was very close and they argued over the bid for a long time. Better luck next time.\n#Person1#: I knew the delivery was slow but I figured the price would win it for me.\n#Person2#: That's possible, Bill. But the price would have to have been a lot lower, like around fifty cents per unit.","summary":"#Person2# tells Bill that he has lost the competitive tender because they didn't like his delivery date although the price was good.","topic":"losing the competition"}
{"fname":"train_5835","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cathy, this is Mike. I am telephoning because I am going to meet some guests at the airport. So I will be absent for lunch.\n#Person2#: That is OK. I will wait for you at supper time.\n#Person1#: See you then.","summary":"Mike tells Cathy he can't have lunch with her.","topic":"lunch absence"}
{"fname":"train_5836","dialogue":"#Person1#: So many books here. Which one do you think Kate would like?\n#Person2#: No idea. How about Tasty Fish? It's fifteen pounds and it's got so many color pictures in it.\n#Person1#: So does the book Something Fishy. It's also got many instructions for cooking.\n#Person2#: It seems to be fairly traditional. How about World Wide Fish?\n#Person1#: Oh, it looks more like a reference book than a cook book. A lot of reading, and not many pictures.\n#Person2#: It's interesting, though, the way it's organized fish by fish.\n#Person1#: That's true. How much is it?\n#Person2#: Twelve pounds.\n#Person1#: And one I picked up first?\n#Person2#: Something Fishy? Oh, here it is. That's seventeen pounds.\n#Person1#: Hmm... Well, this one has a nice combination of pictures and instructions. Anyway, we can't spend all day here. I'm going to take this.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want to buy a cook book for Kate but have no idea which one to choose. They discuss for a while and #Person1# decides on Something Fishy.","topic":"buying a book"}
{"fname":"train_5837","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm free this afternoon. Shall we go see a film?\n#Person2#: Ok. But I won't go unless there's a film about war.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid there's none. Then how about the theater?\n#Person2#: Well, most plays are badly written, though they are Very cheap.\n#Person1#: Let's go to a concert. You like music very much, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, but light music only.\n#Person1#: What are we going to do then?\n#Person2#: Why not go to the library? You like reading as much as I do.\n#Person1#: Yes. that's a good choice for you and me.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing where to go this afternoon and finally decide to go to the library.","topic":"where to go"}
{"fname":"train_5838","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Dr. Ellis' Office.\n#Person2#: This is Mrs. Jackson. May I speak to the doctor?\n#Person1#: Mrs. Jackson, Dr. Ellis is here. How's that new tooth?\n#Person2#: Not so good, doctor. That's what I'm calling about. It just doesn't seem to fit right.\n#Person1#: Well, that's to be expected during the first few days after it has been put in. Have you been leaving it in as I told you?\n#Person2#: Well, it hurts so much, doctor, especially when I eat.\n#Person1#: I understand, Mrs. Jackson. It hurts in the beginning, I know. But it's really better to leave it in, except when you clean it of course.\n#Person2#: Well, I did at first, doctor, but it hurt so much that I just couldn't stand it any longer.\n#Person1#: Well, maybe we can set it a little more.\n#Person2#: Set it right?\n#Person1#: Yes. When can you come here?\n#Person2#: Oh, right away, doctor, if you don't mind.\n#Person1#: Let me see, can you get here by 11:00?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, doctor. I can make it. Thank you. See you then.","summary":"Mrs. Jackson calls Dr. Ellis because her new tooth hurts so much. Dr. Ellis asks her to come to set it a little more.","topic":"toothache"}
{"fname":"train_5839","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I think I left my digital camera on the train from London earlier today.\n#Person1#: Did you, sir? Oh, well, in that case, we'd better fill in a Lost Property Form. Can you tell me your name?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's Mark Adams.\n#Person1#: OK. Your address?\n#Person2#: You mean in Britain or in the States?\n#Person1#: How long are you staying?\n#Person2#: Oh, I've still got a few months in Britain.\n#Person1#: OK, then can you give me your address here?\n#Person2#: Right. It's 18 Linden Drive, Laten Essex. Do you want the phone number?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd better have that too.\n#Person2#: OK, 0809 45233.\n#Person1#: Thanks. And you say it was a digital camera, what make and model?\n#Person2#: It's Samsung G302.\n#Person1#: OK, got that. Now, you say it was the London train. What time did it arrive in Edinburgh?\n#Person2#: At 4:45 this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Well then, if we find it, sir, shall we phone you or write to you?\n#Person2#: No. I think I will drop in the day after tomorrow to check out.\n#Person1#: Right you are, sir. We'll do our best.","summary":"Mark Adams lost his digital camera on the train from London. #Person1# asks him to fill a Lost Property Form and promises to help to look for it.","topic":"losing digital camera"}
{"fname":"train_5840","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your shopping trip Martin? \n#Person2#: Actually it was the most interesting day I've had so far. \n#Person1#: Oh really? Did you find any bargains? \n#Person2#: I did! I found this lovely teapot. It was the best one I saw in the shops. \n#Person1#: And how did you get around town? \n#Person2#: I took a taxi. It seemed the easiest thing to do. \n#Person1#: Right, so you didn't get lost? \n#Person2#: I did actually but I think I met some of the friendliest people in China. They soon showed me the way! ","summary":"Martin tells #Person1# about his shopping trip during which he got a teapot.","topic":"shopping trip"}
{"fname":"train_5841","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to watch the Indy Five Hundred on TV this weekend? \n#Person2#: I'm not really into racecar driving. \n#Person1#: You were when we were in high school. That, and baseball. \n#Person2#: Yeah, well, times change. Look at you-you're a father now. You can't say that you haven't changed. \n#Person1#: True, but I still have to watch my baseball. The season's in full swing now. \n#Person2#: I mean, I know spring training's over, but I'm just not into all that. \n#Person1#: Hello? Is the real Taylor in there? ","summary":"#Person1# is surprised at Taylor whose hobbies have changed a lot since high school.","topic":"changes"}
{"fname":"train_5842","dialogue":"#Person1#: Even if our company didn't have a dress code, I still think people would wear formal clothing to work. \n#Person2#: I wouldn't be so sure. . . People want to wear what they feel most comfortable in.\n#Person1#: Maybe that's ture for some positions, but I think the marketing and sales staff would definitely not agree. They dress for success! You can't go out on a sales call if you are dressed in jeans. It's just not respectful to you client. \n#Person2#: I think what you wear is so overrated. I would rather have a down-to-earth, honest and solid sales person than a painted, patent leather, designer suite salesman. \n#Person1#: It's not as simple as that. People judge you by your appearance, whether you like it or not. So dressing professional is being prefessional. The image that you portray to others is so important in business. It's your image and how others perecive you that makes the difference between landing or lossing a sale.\n#Person2#: Maybe you're right, but I'll take my sneakers and jeans any day! ","summary":"#Person1# thinks people should wear formal clothing to work, especially the marketing and sales staff because people judge by appearance. #Person2# thinks #Person1# might be right, but #Person2# prefers wearing comfortably.","topic":"how to wear"}
{"fname":"train_5843","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. oh, there he is. \n#Person2#: hey, Isabelle... \n#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true. \n#Person2#: yes, I am the guy. ... \n#Person1#: what a bummer! You set me up? \n#Person2#: let me explain. I didn't mean to hurt you... ","summary":"Isabelle is waiting for a man excitedly but becomes disappointed when seeing Logan.","topic":"disappointing meeting"}
{"fname":"train_5844","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. May I take a picture of you and your little boy? \n#Person2#: What's it for? \n#Person1#: It's for a book. \n#Person2#: Oh, that's a nice idea. Well, it's fine if you take our picture. \n#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate your help. ","summary":"#Person1# asks to take a picture of #Person2# and #Person2#'s boy for a book. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"taking a picture"}
{"fname":"train_5845","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for a good novel. Can you recommend anything? \n#Person2#: Certainly. What kind of novel did you have in mind? \n#Person1#: I'm not really sure. I don't like romance novels, but any other genre is okay, as long as the book's good. \n#Person2#: Well, let me see. . . This Stephen King novel is a real thriller. \n#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot to mention that I don't like horror much, either. \n#Person2#: That's okay. Well, let me think. How about a mystery novel? \n#Person1#: Hmm. . . I sometimes like mysteries, but I don't think I'm in the mood for one right now. \n#Person2#: There are a number of science fiction and fantasy novels I can recommend. \n#Person1#: I love science fiction and fantasy, but I've been reading a lot of both lately, so I'd prefer to get something else. \n#Person2#: How about a good historical novel? This one set in medieval France is excellent. The story is exciting and the characterization is very well done. \n#Person1#: That sounds interesting. Okay, I'll get this one. Thanks for all your help. \n#Person2#: Don't mention it. ","summary":"#Person1# is looking for a good novel. #Person2# recommends several kinds of novels to #Person1# and #Person1# finally chooses a historical fiction.","topic":"buying a novel"}
{"fname":"train_5846","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Is this Mrs. Howard Snow?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's this. What time is it? You woke me up.\n#Person2#: Listen to me, Mrs. Snow. It's about your daughter.\n#Person1#: My daughter? Lucy? What's the matter is she?\n#Person2#: She's alright. We've got her, Mrs. Snow. Do you understand?\n#Person1#: You've got her? What do you mean? What do you want to tell me? What is this? A joke?\n#Person2#: A joke? No, Mrs. Snow. It isn't a joke.\n#Person1#: I don't understand.\n#Person2#: Do you understand this? We kidnapped her yesterday. And now we want $1,000,000 for her.\n#Person1#: What? You what?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think you're listening now. There's a plane from New York to London at 11:00 o'clock this evening. Get on that plane. Get on it.\n#Person1#: And then, what then?\n#Person2#: There's a hotel in London called Park Hotel. I think you know it. Stay there and wait.\n#Person1#: Wait? Wait for what?\n#Person2#: My next phone call at 9:00 o'clock tomorrow evening. That's all for now.\n#Person1#: Wait! Stop! Who are you? What's your name? Hello? Hello?","summary":"#Person1# calls Mrs. Snow to tell her that her daughter has been kidnapped and demands a ransom. #Person1# also gives Mrs. Snow some instructions.","topic":"kidnap"}
{"fname":"train_5847","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. For today's program, we have invited Sophie, a lady, who worked as a nurse during World War 2.\n#Person2#: Good evening. At the beginning of World War 2, the government called on all its citizens 18 years old and over to help out. I started training as a nurse in November 1940. It was 2 months of being taught basic skills in the school of nursing.\n#Person1#: What happened to you during the sudden attack, you know when Nazi Germany dropped bombs on Britain?\n#Person2#: Manchester was bombed on the twenty-second and twenty-third of December 1940. On December twenty-forthth, I received an order requesting my immediate return from leave for duties of nursing the wounded. Many volunteers in the Manchester social services have taken a week's leave for the Christmas holidays. So the Manchester city rest centers were short of staff. Christmas Day was therefore my first day of nursing.","summary":"#Person1# invites Sophie to share her experiences as a nurse during World War 2.","topic":"experience sharing"}
{"fname":"train_5848","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Mary, how was your summer vacation with your friends Jenny and David?\n#Person2#: Oh, we loved it. My friend Tom also went with us, we all had a great time.\n#Person1#: So where did you go?\n#Person2#: We first spent a few days in China, then we went to Malaysia. After leaving that country, we went to Thailand and spent a few days there.\n#Person1#: Did you go to Singapore?\n#Person2#: We had planned to go there, but we ran out of money.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mary about her summer vacation. Mary had a great time.","topic":"summer vocation"}
{"fname":"train_5849","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mondays are terrible. Our timetable is filled with difficult subjects.\n#Person2#: Like what?\n#Person1#: Well, like English, French, geography and chemistry in the morning, followed by maths in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: What's your favorite day of the week?\n#Person1#: Oh, Wednesday without doubt. We have an easy morning. Just art and music, followed by sport all the afternoon.\n#Person2#: That sounds nice.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s timetables on Monday and Wednesday.","topic":"timetable"}
{"fname":"train_5850","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oxford Travel Agency, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London.\n#Person1#: Sure, what's your question?\n#Person2#: Your website says that the trip starts off every Thursday. Can I join the trip on July thirtieth?\n#Person1#: Sorry, I'm afraid it's full. How many people are going?\n#Person2#: My husband and our two children will go with me.\n#Person1#: 4 people then. There is still enough places on August sixth. Will that do?\n#Person2#: That's fine. Any discount for children under 12?\n#Person1#: Sorry, the price for children is the same, 700 pounds each person. It's already cheaper than other agencies.\n#Person2#: Alright, I'd like to book it. My name is Lisa Garcia and my number is 1-976-344-5829.\n#Person1#: OK, Miss Garcia, be sure to pay for it either online or at our agency at least 5 days before departure.\n#Person2#: I see, thanks.","summary":"Lisa Garcia calls to ask about the package tour from Newcastle to London. #Person1# recommends the trip on August 16th for her family. Lisa books it.","topic":"package tour"}
{"fname":"train_5851","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like a cigarette?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I've decided to give up smoking.\n#Person1#: Really? Why?\n#Person2#: Well, it's just that I think if you don't enjoy doing something any more, you should stop doing it.\n#Person1#: I see. You mean you don't enjoy smoking any more?\n#Person2#: That's right. You should give it up, too. It ' s bad for your health.\n#Person1#: Stop talking like my mother. That's what she keeps saying.\n#Person2#: But it's true. It's a nasty habit. I can't think why I ever started. Anyway, it's obviously got you in its grip!\n#Person1#: What do you mean? What are you talking about?\n#Person2#: I mean you couldn't give it up!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is quitting smoking because #Person2# doesn't enjoy it anymore. And #Person2# thinks #Person1# can't make it.","topic":"Discuss quitting somking"}
{"fname":"train_5852","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I speak to you for a few minutes?\n#Person2#: About what?\n#Person1#: I want to speak to you about this year ' s election.\n#Person2#: Oh, really?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am a volunteer for the campaign.\n#Person2#: I am very impressed.\n#Person1#: I feel that history is about to be made, and I want to be a part of it.\n#Person2#: That is very nice of you.\n#Person1#: Will you be voting?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am going to vote.\n#Person1#: Make sure you make it to your polling place early on Election Day.\n#Person2#: Thank you and good luck.","summary":"#Person1# who's working as a volunteer for the campaign reminds #Person2# to vote early on Election Day.","topic":"Talk of election"}
{"fname":"train_5853","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like to open up a savings account please.\n#Person2#: O. K. We offer a few different kinds.\n#Person1#: I want the one with the highest interest rate.\n#Person2#: That would be our Saver's Plus account.\n#Person1#: 4.5 %, that's good. How much money do I have to keep in it to get that rate?\n#Person2#: You have to maintain a balance of $ 10, 000 in the account or the rate drops to 3 %.\n#Person1#: All right. I ' ll open one of those.\n#Person2#: Just fill out these forms, and I ' ll be with you in one second.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to open up a savings account with the highest interest rate with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":" Banking business"}
{"fname":"train_5854","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can I open a postal savings account in your office?\n#Person2#: Of course. What kind of postal savings account do you want to open?\n#Person1#: Hum.. Can you recommend me one with high interest?\n#Person2#: OK. We offer a few different kinds of postal saving services. They have different interest rates.\n#Person1#: I want the one with the highest interest rate.\n#Person2#: That would be our Savers Plus account. You must pay 10 000 yuan into your deposit account. In this way you can get 5 % dividend at the end of the year.\n#Person1#: All right. I'II open this one.\n#Person2#: Just fill out these forms, and I ' ll be with you in one second.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to open up a postal savings account with the highest interest with #Person2#'s help in the postal office.","topic":" Postal office business"}
{"fname":"train_5855","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. British Airline. Is there any thing I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Can I make a reservation for flight FW58 to San Marino?\n#Person1#: Sure. When do you want to take the plane?\n#Person2#: Next Monday.\n#Person1#: Will that be first class or economy seat?\n#Person2#: What's the fare for a first class seat?\n#Person1#: $ 200.\n#Person2#: Oh. I am not a wall streeter. Give me an economy one please.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to book an economy class ticket on the flight FW58 because #Person2# thinks the ticket of first-class is too expensive.","topic":" Flight reservation"}
{"fname":"train_5856","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, son, are you insured?\n#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm thinking of it. Have you bought one, Dad?\n#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and made your mother the beneficiary.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me why you want to buy it?\n#Person1#: I am a fireman and it is a dangerous job. I have to consider your mother's life.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Do you advise me to buy one?\n#Person1#: You have children now. What if something, God forbid, happens to you?\n#Person2#: That's true. Well, how much do you think I should get?\n#Person1#: A $ 100 000 policy shouldn't be too expensive. Here, call my agent. He'll give you a good deal.","summary":"#Person1# took out a life insurance policy before because of his dangerous job and suggests his son buy one.","topic":"Insurance disscusion"}
{"fname":"train_5857","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello baseball fans, and welcome back to today's game! My name is Rick Fields and of course, I am here, once again, with the man that seals the deal, Bob Copeland. '\n#Person2#: It's a beautiful day to see two world class teams face each other and fight for their right to be called champions.\n#Person1#: Well, the national anthem has just been sung, and the umpire has started the game. It's time to play ball!\n#Person2#: Roger Vargas is up at bat. The pitcher winds up and strike one!\n#Person1#: A very nice curve ball by the pitcher. The catcher gives him the sign, he winds up and Vargas gets a line drive!\n#Person2#: The players are scrambling to get the ball. Vargas gets to first base and he's still going! The outfielder throws it to second! Vargas slides! He's safe!\n#Person1#: Great play!\n#Person2#: We have a runner on third and up at bat is Brian Okapi! There's the pitch, he hits it! It's going, going, that ball is gone!\n#Person1#: Home run by Okapi! That puts this team ahead by two as we are at the bottom of the fifth inning here at Richie Stadium!","summary":"Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are doing the commentary for an exciting baseball match between two world-class teams at Richie Stadium.","topic":"Baseball game commentary"}
{"fname":"train_5858","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Carmichael, this is Ellen Bower calling again. You had said I should call this week to schedule an interview with you.\n#Person2#: That's right, Ms. Bower. How are you? I'm not sure if I'll be able to fit you in this week, I'm afraid.\n#Person1#: I understand, Mr. Carmichael. I'd be glad to make it some time next week.\n#Person2#: All right, then. Why don't we say next Tuesday at 11:30 a. m. ?","summary":"Ellen Bower calls Mr. Carmichael for the schedule of an interview, and Mr. Carmichael sets it on the next Tuesday.","topic":"Interview appointment"}
{"fname":"train_5859","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your new girlfriend like?\n#Person2#: Katherine? Well, she's good at languages.\n#Person1#: Does she know how to speak Spanish?\n#Person2#: She knows how to speak Spanish and Japanese.\n#Person1#: Wow!!!\n#Person2#: And she's good at sports, too. She knows how to play tennis and basketball.\n#Person1#: That's terrific!\n#Person2#: But there's one thing she's not good at.\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: She's not good at remembering things. We have a date, and she's an hour late!!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that his girlfriend is good at languages and sports but bad at remembering things.","topic":"Talking about girlfriend"}
{"fname":"train_5860","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like swimming?\n#Person2#: Yes. Swimming is one of my most favorite sports, indoors or out-doors.\n#Person1#: Me too. Swimming is a very good exercise for health. It combines water, bath, sunbath, and air bath together. It promotes the growth and haleness of muscles, bone, viscera and nerve systems.\n#Person2#: I have never thought that swimming can bring us so many benefits. I only know that swimming in great waves and deep running water can train people's spirits, and enable people to be fearless of the hardships, dangers and difficulties and become brave and staunch.\n#Person1#: Have you ever swum in a river or a lake?\n#Person2#: Yes, but not always. However, I won't let it go if I have a chance.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the benefits of swimming, and #Person2# wants to swim in a river or a lake if there's a chance.","topic":"Swimming disscussion"}
{"fname":"train_5861","dialogue":"#Person1#: It seems to me that you fall for good-looking guys.\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Why don't you date up a handsome guy and spend time together?\n#Person2#: I have found myself a date mate.\n#Person1#: You must have a lot in common and a barrel of fun.\n#Person2#: A barrel of fun, of course. He often says that I'm a date bait.","summary":"#Person2# loves good-looking guys and has got a new date-mate who finds her attractive.","topic":"Social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_5862","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Benjamin. Nice to meet you here. You look great.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you too. I'm John. Is this your first time to take a long-distance trip on plane.\n#Person1#: No, this is the second time. But I also feel bad because of the lower pressure and the jet lag.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Take it easy. It will be OK soon. You see, I take this long-hour plane frequently, but the jet lag still makes me uneasy.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Do you get a good knowledge of China?\n#Person2#: Yes, whenever I think about China, I'd see the Tian'an Men Square. China is a very beautiful country. And I've seen many landmarks in China but I like the Great Wall most.\n#Person1#: All of the Chinese are proud of the Great Wall. And it was built before the In dynasty near Shan Haiguan-the First Pass in the World.\n#Person2#: Was it built before the In dynasty? I thought it was in the Ming dynasty.\n#Person1#: No, before the In dynasty.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Thought I am an American, I know quite a lot about China and I like Chinese tea very well.\n#Person1#: Both the green tea and the black tea are good for our health. And I usually refresh myself with a cup of tea.","summary":"A long-hour plane is not easy for both Benjamin and John. And on the plane, they share some good knowledge of China.","topic":"Flight conversation"}
{"fname":"train_5863","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you and your wife care to come to our place and have tea with us some afternoon?\n#Person2#: Why, that's very kind of you, Mrs. Johnson. I'm sure my wife will be glad to.\n#Person1#: How about tomorrow afternoon?\n#Person2#: Tomorrow afternoon would be fine.","summary":"Mrs. Johnson invites #Person2# and his wife to have tea tomorrow afternoon.","topic":"Afternoon tea invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5864","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, do you remember me? I bought some vases from you yesterday.\n#Person2#: eyes, you sent them to New York, right?\n#Person1#: That's right. I thought I'd come back to buy a few more souvenirs.\n#Person2#: What did you have in mind?\n#Person1#: Well, first, I'd like to buy a few postcards. My sister used to always send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too.\n#Person2#: We have plenty of postcards to choose from here. The same designs can be found on these posters.\n#Person1#: Posters are difficult to travel with. I think I'll just buy the postcards. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made in Venice.\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you.\n#Person1#: How much do they cost?\n#Person2#: The prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle.\n#Person2#: Here you go.\n#Person1#: I'll take it, I'd also like to buy some chocolate.\n#Person2#: Are you looking for some homemade chocolate as a gift?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's my girlfriend's birthday today and she loves chocolate.\n#Person2#: We've got plenty to choose from here.\n#Person1#: They look delicious. I think she'll be pleased.","summary":"#Person1# comes to #Person2#'s store again to get a few more souvenirs, and he buys postcards instead of posters to send to himself, a green mask made in Venice, and some chocolate for his girlfriend's birthday.","topic":"Souvenir shopping"}
{"fname":"train_5865","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to apply for a passport here.\n#Person1#: OK. Please fill in these forms and take them back when you are done.\n#Person2#: ( 10 minutes later. ) Hi. Here are completed forms.\n#Person1#: OK. Can I have your original ID card and tw0 2 - inch photos?\n#Person2#: Here you are, But I forgot my photos.\n#Person1#: That is OK. We have photo taking service here. You may pay your fee, take a photo there and take it back here.\n#Person2#: OK. I am going right now.","summary":"#Person2# applies for a passport but forgets the photos. #Person1# tells #Person2# to take one from the photo-taking service.","topic":"Passport application"}
{"fname":"train_5866","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Which subway should I take to get to the East Side?\n#Person1#: Oh, you have to take the shuttle to Grand Central.\n#Person2#: Which train is that? Which platform does it leave from?\n#Person1#: It's not on this platform. These trains are uptown and downtown, not crosstown. You have to go up these stairs over there.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# can take the shuttle to Grand Central to get to the East Side.","topic":"Ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_5867","dialogue":"#Person1#: Something's wrong with my computer.\n#Person2#: Exactly what?\n#Person1#: All I get is a black screen.\n#Person2#: What's the matter?\n#Person1#: I think I know, because this happened before.\n#Person2#: What happened before?\n#Person1#: My hard drive crashed.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. That's bad news.\n#Person1#: It sure is, but I'm going to call HP first, just to make sure.\n#Person2#: Will you lose all your files?\n#Person1#: No, I always back up my files.\n#Person2#: You're smart.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the computer may have a hard drive crash, and #Person2# thinks #Person1# is smart to back up files.","topic":"Computer crash"}
{"fname":"train_5868","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: Tell me about fees.\n#Person1#: What fees are you referring to?\n#Person2#: I want to know about overdraft fees.\n#Person1#: We charge a small fee every time you overdraft.\n#Person2#: How much?\n#Person1#: For each time you overdraft, you have to pay $ 25.\n#Person2#: That's not a small fee.\n#Person1#: You shouldn't overdraft.\n#Person2#: That's for sure.\n#Person1#: Do you need help with anything else?\n#Person2#: That's all I needed to know. Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the overdraft fees are high, but #Person1# thinks it's not and tells #Person2# people shouldn't overdraft.","topic":"Overdraft fees"}
{"fname":"train_5869","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, what's the screen near your steering wheel for?\n#Person2#: It's a portable TV. It's a popular thing now.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's new to me. So what's on everyday?\n#Person2#: News about current affairs, documentaries, music, movies, noncommercial ads and so on.\n#Person1#: Is there anything interesting?\n#Person2#: Yes, there are something good and informative. I think that many people underestimate the value of TV in education.\n#Person1#: I agree. Are there any commercials on the TV?\n#Person2#: Of course. Because the TV stations need to make money from commercials between the programs.\n#Person1#: That makes a lot of sense. Does the TV work well?\n#Person2#: Not always. It depends on the transmission of the satellite signals.\n#Person1#: I got it. Do you pay for the programs?\n#Person2#: Yes, 50 Yuan per month.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the portable TV in #Person2#'s car has news, movies, and other good content. #Person2# says whether the TV works well depends on the signals.","topic":"On-board television"}
{"fname":"train_5870","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to start by talking about prices.\n#Person2#: I'd be glad to answer any questions you may have.\n#Person1#: Your products are very good, but the price you ask is much too high.\n#Person2#: If you consider our high research costs and excellent quality, the price we are asking is only reasonable.\n#Person1#: I know, but we want 1000 pieces. This is a very large order. So, can you give us a 25 percent discount?","summary":"#Person2# makes #Person1# believe that the price is reasonable but #Person1# still wants a discount because of the large order.","topic":"Bargaining"}
{"fname":"train_5871","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm here to see Joanna Stevens. I have an appointment at four.\n#Person1#: Certainly, may I take your name? I'll let her know you'Ve arrived.\n#Person2#: Sure, it's Josh O'Neil.\n#Person1#: Ms. Stevens will be with you momentarily. Can I offer you something to drink?\n#Person2#: Yes, a coffee would be nice, thank you.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Ms. Stevens is ready for you now. I'll show you to her office, right this way.","summary":"#Person1# offers a coffee and shows Josh O'Neil the way to the office for his appointment with Joanna Stevens.","topic":"Appointment reception"}
{"fname":"train_5872","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've got a reservation here. My name is John Sandals.\n#Person2#: Mr. Sandals, may I see your ID, please?\n#Person1#: One second, please, while I dig it out. Here.\n#Person2#: Now, sir, do you have a credit card?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Do you accept American Express?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mr. Sandals, but we accept only MasterCard or VISA.\n#Person1#: That's okay, I've got plenty of cards. Here's my VISA.\n#Person2#: Okay. You're in room 507. It's a single queen-size bed, spacious, and nonsmoking. Is that suitable?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's just what I wanted.\n#Person2#: Here's your key, sir. If you need anything, just dial 0 on your room phone.","summary":"John Sandals checks in with #Person2#'s assistance for his reservation of a single queen-size bed, spacious, and nonsmoking room.","topic":"Checking in"}
{"fname":"train_5873","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is IBA Bank, Claire speaking, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: Oh, hello, yes, arm. . . I've just lost my bank stuff.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, could you be a little more specific?\n#Person2#: You know my bank stuff. My card, my book. . .\n#Person1#: OK, I will have to take some details from you. Could you tell me your name, please?\n#Person2#: Jim Chan. The account's in my name. Is that all you need to know?\n#Person1#: Not quite, Sir. We will need to also know the account number, the deposited amount and your PIN number. You will also have to come in and fill out some forms.","summary":"Jim Chan lost his bank stuff and asks help from Claire. Claire tells him they need to know his specific personal information and he needs to come in and fill out some forms.","topic":"Bank stuff loss"}
{"fname":"train_5874","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are we going now?\n#Person2#: We are going to Jingshan Park. Originally it was an imperial garden while it is now a public park.\n#Person1#: Where is it?\n#Person2#: It is at the north of Forbidden City, on the central axis of Beijing.\n#Person1#: What can we see in it?\n#Person2#: Jingshan consists of five individual peaks, and there lies an elaborate pavilion on the top of each peak. These pavilions were used for gathering and leisure time. These five peaks also draw the approximate historical axis of central Beijing.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: According to the dictates of Eng Shut, it is favorable to site a residence to the south of a nearby hill. When the capital was moved to Beijing, no hill existed at this location, so one was constructed. It is called ' Coal Hill '. The last emper-or of Ming Dynasty, Chongzhen, committed suicide by hanging himself here in 1644.\n#Person1#: Tragedy.\n#Person2#: Jingshan Park is especially a popular place for old people socializing and gathering. People can often find elder folks dancing, singing opera and other cultural activities at Jingshan Park.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Jingshan Park is in the north of Forbidden City and it consists of five individual peaks. #Person2# also says the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chong Zhen committed suicide there.","topic":"Travelling"}
{"fname":"train_5875","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a wonderful sight!\n#Person2#: Yes. I've dreamed a thousand times that I could lie down here to relax.\n#Person1#: We are tired of jobs and competition. We need a quiet place.\n#Person2#: I'd like to stay here for all my life if possible.\n#Person1#: So would I. Look, it might be going to rain.\n#Person2#: I don't think it will spoil our trip.\n#Person1#: It will give us better feeling and atmosphere if it rains.\n#Person2#: Let's kick off our shoes to walk on the green flag stoned roads.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying a great journey after tiredness and pressure, they are in high spirits even if it rains.","topic":"Relaxing travel"}
{"fname":"train_5876","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see the news today?\n#Person2#: I haven't had a chance to see it.\n#Person1#: You know about the blackout last night, right?\n#Person2#: The lights were out everywhere.\n#Person1#: A bunch of people went looting last night.\n#Person2#: They what?\n#Person1#: They took full advantage of the lights being out.\n#Person2#: That's crazy.\n#Person1#: The news reported that four stores were broken into.\n#Person2#: Were the looters found?\n#Person1#: The police don't know who did it.\n#Person2#: I hope this doesn't happen again.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that some people went looting during the blackout last night and are still at large.","topic":"Robbery news disscusion"}
{"fname":"train_5877","dialogue":"#Person1#: is that your rabbit?\n#Person2#: yes, I just adopted her from the humane society this weekend.\n#Person1#: that's good of you. why did you decide to get a rabbit.\n#Person2#: well, i wanted to get a pet that wouldn't disturb the neighbors. at the same time, I wanted a pet that would be affectionate.\n#Person1#: rabbits aren't usually that affectionate, are they?\n#Person2#: if you cuddle them a lot when they are very young, they can be just as affectionate as dogs or cats.\n#Person1#: i didn't know that. Are rabbits difficult to take care of?\n#Person2#: not really. I went to the veterinarian to get her vaccinated and she told me that all I needed to do was to make sure to trim its nails from time to time, to give her food and water, and to clean its\n#Person1#: that sounds pretty easy. Do rabbits make your house smell?\n#Person2#: No, rabbits aren't very stinky. As long as your clean the cage on a regular basis, it's not too bad.\n#Person1#: can you train a rabbit to do things?\n#Person2#: you can't train them like you can train dogs, but you can train them to do some things. For example, you can train them to go the bathroom in a special rabbit toilet.\n#Person1#: that's amazing! Has she bitten you yet?\n#Person2#: not yet. She's pretty tame. I think she must be used to being around lots of different people.","summary":"#Person1# is interested in #Person2#'s new pet rabbit, and #Person2# tells #Person1# the rabbit can be affectionate, docile, trained, and it's not difficult to take care of it.","topic":"Rabbit raising"}
{"fname":"train_5878","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's a sunny day, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. I'm Jennifer. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: My name is David. Nice to meet you, too.\n#Person2#: Are you American?\n#Person1#: No, I'm a Britisher. Where do you come from?\n#Person2#: I come from America. Are you a freshman?\n#Person1#: Yes. What about you?\n#Person2#: Me, too.\n#Person1#: Great. Maybe we can study and play games together. I think we can be good friends.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Anytime.","summary":"David and Jennifer greet and introduce themselves to each other on the first meet.","topic":"First meet"}
{"fname":"train_5879","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning sir, I come to fetch me suit.\n#Person2#: Sure. May I see your receipt?\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: That's right. Try it on.\n#Person1#: Well, I think the waist is a little tight and the sleeves are too long.\n#Person2#: Really? Let me see.","summary":"#Person1# fetches the suit from #Person2# but finds it's not fit.","topic":"Unsuitable suit"}
{"fname":"train_5880","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jessica is going back to Holland next week. I've been thinking a lot about what to give her as a parting gift, but I still have no clue.\n#Person2#: is that the girl you spent almost every weekend with?\n#Person1#: yeah, that's her. We had a lot of wonderful times together. She is really a special friend, and I want to get her something meaningful.\n#Person2#: I am not good at picking gifts. Maybe you can ask if there's anything she needs to make it easier?\n#Person1#: I don't think so. That way it would lose all the charm. I want it to be a surprise. I want to show her that I care about her and I hope our friendship will last.\n#Person2#: yeah, that's nice.\n#Person1#: hmm, I think I've got an idea. Maybe I can get her an ever-green plant to take back home.\n#Person2#: a plant? That's creative. I'm sure ever time she waters it she'll think of you. But there is a problem. Do you think it'll be able to go through the customs?\n#Person1#: I hope so. I'll make sure to get a small one so she can put it into her suitcase. I hope it won't cause her trouble at the border.\n#Person2#: I don't know. I think the idea of a plant going across borders with a friend is really exciting but maybe seeds would be safer. You don't want to get her in trouble.","summary":"Jessica is a special friend to #Person1#. #Person1# wants to get her an evergreen plant as her parting gift, #Person2# thinks the idea is creative but seeds would be safer when going across borders.","topic":"Parting gift"}
{"fname":"train_5881","dialogue":"#Person1#: My friend Emily recently lost 18 pounds.\n#Person2#: Oh, really?\n#Person1#: The point is that she has been persuading me to lose weight too.\n#Person2#: Well, it's a good thing for you.\n#Person1#: Good? Yes, it's good for her but not for me. You see, she tells me that I'll feel better about myself if I slim down. She keeps giving me newspaper clippings about the latest miracle diet and insists that I join a health club, as she has.\n#Person2#: So you don't think you are fat and need to lose weight?\n#Person1#: I just can't bear it that Emily made me feel like a baby who always pigs out on junk food.\n#Person2#: junk food is not good for your health. Too much of it will make you fat.\n#Person1#: But junk food is so easy. It requires no silverware or plates, no rigid mealtimes, no pleases and thank yous.\n#Person2#: Ok, but junk food has many disadvantages. As junk food contains high amount of oil and fat, you'll feel sleepy, but not be able to concentrate when you have a lot of it.\n#Person1#: Yes, but life without chips, ice cream and coca cola is boring.\n#Person2#: Let me see. You could exercise more to keep fit.\n#Person1#: Well, that sounds better than giving it up.","summary":"#Person1# hates that Emily made #Person1# feel like a baby who pigs out on junk food. #Person2# suggests exercising more and #Person1# thinks it's better than giving up.","topic":"Junk food"}
{"fname":"train_5882","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cool camera. What are its features?\n#Person2#: It's loaded! For example, it's got a 256 color, LCD screen that rotates 360 degrees, and switches to black and white in power save mode. Also, it has a low-light mode for night shooting and touch screen menu controls that are really convenient.\n#Person1#: What about the quality of the pictures?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's the usual 5600x3200 resolution with 10. 0 megapixels. It's got a 5xzoom, so from 28mm to 120mm the pictures look great! I can change the resolution, too.\n#Person1#: Wow! What about the memory?\n#Person2#: It has a built-in hard-wired memory, but I like to use the 64MB media cards that come with it. I can download everything onto the hard drive and then edit and enhance with different software. It takes fantastic pictures that I can either print out or E-mail to my friends.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the camera has a great screen, high quality of pictures, and fantastic memory.","topic":"Camera performance"}
{"fname":"train_5883","dialogue":"#Person1#: What reasons do westerners drink for?\n#Person2#: I don't think drinking requires any special purposes. For us people in the West, the purpose is generally quite simple-to savor the wine.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean there. In many circumstances, people kiss the baby for the nurse's sake. And that's what we do when drinking at a banquet. Even though we do have a rich variety of brand-name wines, like Matai and Showing Yellow Rice Wine, alcohol is usually served not for the enjoyment itself. We just be its Dionysus effect to enliven the atmosphere, improve personal association with each other and solidify friendship.\n#Person2#: And to make matters worse, you're urged to drink ' one more cup time and again. There is too much etiquette to observe. You'II be set free at a Western banquet It seems we are keen to make it convenient as possible to savor the wine, its color, its aroma and its delicate taste.\n#Person1#: Yeah. It's of supreme importance that the goblet, table-cloth, and plates should be made shiningly clean, so that the color of the wine is clearly visible and the delicate aroma and taste are fully appreciable.\n#Person2#: Yes. For me, who can't hold much liquor, it's particularly agreeable. If only I had thechance to enjoy Chinese Matai at a leisured pace while sitting at a Western banquet!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both admire the way to drink in the West, and they think it's quite a pleasure to enjoy drinking at a Western banquet.","topic":"Talks on drinking"}
{"fname":"train_5884","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I have some shirts that need laundering, and I'd like my suit pressed.\n#Person1#: There is a laundry form as well as a bag in your room. Pls fill it out and the maid will come pick it up.\n#Person2#: How long will it take to get my clothes back?\n#Person1#: To press the suit only takes 3 hours. The laundry will be returned to you tomorrow around noon time. Is that all right?\n#Person2#: That's all right. Pls send someone to pick it up.\n#Person1#: Right away, sir.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# for laundry service and #Person1# says to press the suit only takes 3 hours.","topic":"Room service"}
{"fname":"train_5885","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you often ask your kid to help in the kitchen?\n#Person2#: Yeah, Sarah enjoys pouring, mixing, and serving her creations to family members.\n#Person1#: Good! According to an article I've just read, that encourages healthy eating in kids.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# letting kids help in the kitchen encourages healthy eating.","topic":"Kids in kitchen"}
{"fname":"train_5886","dialogue":"#Person1#: It smells like an ashtray in here! \n#Person2#: Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face? \n#Person1#: What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna quit smoking. \n#Person2#: No! I said I was going to cut down which is very different. You can't just expect me to go cold turkey overnight! \n#Person1#: Look, there are other ways to quit. You can try the nicotine patch, or nicotine chewing gum. We spend a fortune on cigarettes every month and now laws are cracking down and not allowing smoking in any public place. It's not like you can just light up like before. \n#Person2#: I know, I know. I am trying but, I don't have the willpower to just quit. I can't fight with the urge to reach for my pack of smokes in the morning with coffee or after lunch! Please understand? \n#Person1#: Fine! I want a divorce! ","summary":"#Person2# promised #Person1# to quit smoking but fails and says it can only be done slowly. #Person1# feels very disappointed and wants a divorce.","topic":"Unsuccessful smoking quiting"}
{"fname":"train_5887","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you order the cake? \n#Person2#: Oh,I forgot. \n#Person1#: Get on the phone right now. It might not be too late. \n#Person2#: I'm so sorry! OK, so you just want a simple message on it. \n#Person1#: Yeah. How about 'Happy Birthday Tony, from the gang. ' \n#Person2#: I'm on it! ","summary":"#Person1# reminds #Person2# to order a cake with a simple message.","topic":"Birthday cake"}
{"fname":"train_5888","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like to be in the future? \n#Person2#: A teacher. \n#Person1#: But if I were you, I would be a singer . You've got such a beautiful voice. \n#Person2#: I wouldn't like to be a singer , but I'd like to become a music teacher to teach children to sing , That dream developed in my mind when I was a child. \n#Person1#: Are you sure about that? \n#Person2#: I'm quite sure. I've always loved working with children. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to be a music teacher since childhood instead of a singer.","topic":"Dream job"}
{"fname":"train_5889","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Canada Day is on the 1st of July. \n#Person2#: What is its national anthem? \n#Person1#: The national anthem of Canada is 'O Canada'. \n#Person2#: Can you sing the song? \n#Person1#: Yes, I could sing it when I was very young. ","summary":"#Person1# could sing 'O Canada' since young.","topic":"Canada national anthem"}
{"fname":"train_5890","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look! Someone is celebrating his birthday. \n#Person2#: This must be his 21st birthday. No doubt about it. \n#Person1#: Why? Do you know that guy? \n#Person2#: No. Well, in America, 21 is the age when you're allowed to drink. So, many guys celebrate it in bars. \n#Person1#: That's interesting. But it would be really expensive, I suppose. Just think about all the drinks. \n#Person2#: No. If it's your birthday, then you don't need to pay a cent. Just blow out the candles and open the gifts. That makes the birthday a special day. Your friends will take care of everything. \n#Person1#: Wow. That's wonderful. \n#Person2#: What about in China? What'd you do to celebrate your birthday? \n#Person1#: Nowadays, it's no difference from America. But in old times, we have traditional ways to celebrate it. ","summary":"#Person2# says it's easy to tell whether it's someone's 21st birthday in America since people are allowed to drink at 21, and #Person1# says there're some traditional celebration ways in China but now it's no different from America.","topic":"The 21st birthday"}
{"fname":"train_5891","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is the most unexpected thing you experienced in space? \n#Person2#: I wasn't quite prepared for the view of the Earth as we left. It was just awe-inspiring. It emerged from just a slightly curved horizon to a whole Earth , where you could look across oceans and continents in a single glance. I wasn't quite prepared for that. It's inevitably etched in my memory. \n#Person1#: When viewing the Earth from space,do you feel detached from humanity or more a part of the totality of humankind? \n#Person2#: Detached. You're literally detached from one planet, captured by another. Your only link to reality is the Earth out there;fortunate-1y,it stays in view the whole time. \n#Person1#: There're a lot of suspicions that the International Space Station is never going to become reality. Is it going to be some future project that never happens? \n#Person2#: I believe it's certainly for real. It without question has suffered a lot of delays. But there's hardware sitting on the pad right now and it's due to go off in December. It is a reality. It has just taken longer to get literally off the ground. \n#Person1#: There were a lot of talks during the Bush administration about a not too distant future Mars mission. It seemed to fizzle out. Do you think that this Shuttle mission will reignite the public's passion for space and get us to Mars sooner? \n#Person2#: I hope this flight is not just a one-time affair, that it does re-ignite people's interest to push on. But only time will tell. \n#Person1#: You had gone to the moon twice, orbited space around the Earth lots of times, and of course you have had the most amazing views that a human being can have. How long do we ordinary beings have to wait to feel the weightlessness? I just can't wait. \n#Person2#: If I were the man making the decisions, you could get in line tomorrow. I strongly support ordinary people going into space. Unfortunately, I don't think it will be in the near future. ","summary":"#Person1# is interviewing #Person2#. #Person2# shares the space experience with #Person1#, and #Person2# has a positive attitude towards the International Space Station, Mars travel but a more rigorous attitude towards the popularization of space technology.","topic":"Interview about space"}
{"fname":"train_5892","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hoo, thanks for stopping. Sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain.\n#Person2#: No worries. Where to?\n#Person1#: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though.\n#Person2#: Well, that's good because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute.\n#Person1#: Well, that's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour. I'm one of the lucky ones. Usually I would have an appointment around this time, but today I get to go home early.\n#Person2#: That's great, ma'am. I'll try to get you home as early as possible.","summary":"#Person1# feels lucky to get #Person2#'s cab in the rain and doesn't mind the traffic jam.","topic":"Raining day conversation"}
{"fname":"train_5893","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, I just finished my paper. Can you help me check it before I handed in?\n#Person2#: Sure, let's take a look. Sweetie, this is really good. Your ideas are so original.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: I can tell you worked hard on it.\n#Person1#: I really did. I started thinking about what I wanted to say 3 weeks ago.\n#Person2#: Well, it was well worth all the time.\n#Person1#: Let's just hope my teacher agrees.","summary":"#Person1# spends a lot of energy and time on the paper. #Person2# speaks highly of #Person1#'s work after checking that.","topic":"Paper work"}
{"fname":"train_5894","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're so involved. What are you reading?\n#Person2#: You know Snoopy? That lovely dog always tells us the truth of life in his simple words.\n#Person1#: I like the Snoopy Series 2. I thought you wouldn't like cartoons. Don't you feel them too childish?\n#Person2#: Not at all. Cartoons are fun not only for kids, but also for adults.\n#Person1#: I quite agree. We adults need simple and interesting things in our stressful lives.\n#Person2#: I like cartoon movies, too. Many of them are great works.\n#Person1#: Me too. What's your favorite one?\n#Person2#: Ice Age, it's fantastic.\n#Person1#: Tell me something about the movie, I've heard about it, but I've never seen it.\n#Person2#: Oh really? It's a rather old movie coming out around 2003. It's so classical that you shouldn't have missed it, it's a story about what happens to a group of animals at the end of the Ice Age. The pictures are beautiful and the whole movie is very imaginative.\n#Person1#: Are there just animals? No humans?\n#Person2#: There are only a few humans, not as hateful as they are in most cartoon movies.\n#Person1#: Eh, I cannot wait to see it.\n#Person2#: I have a DVD of this film. I'll bring it to you tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both think the cartoon is not only good for kids but also for adults. #Person1# is quite interested in #Person2#'s favorite movie called Ice Age and wants to borrow the DVD from #Person2#.","topic":"Cartoon"}
{"fname":"train_5895","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm working on my college application. I just started writing my personal statement, but I'm having a hard time.\n#Person1#: What does it have to be about?\n#Person2#: It's basically just an essay about why I want to go to college and what I hope to do there. It's difficult to write, because I don't know what to major in yet. I know I want to go to college. I just don't have an idea of why I want to go.\n#Person1#: Why not just tell the truth in your essay?\n#Person2#: You mean I should write about the fact that I don't know what to do with my life?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I mean, I doubt if anyone really knows what career they want to have when they first go to college. You have years to figure that out.\n#Person2#: I guess I could write about that.\n#Person1#: What else do you need to do to finish your application?\n#Person2#: I need 2 recommendation letters. I asked my English teacher and my math teacher. Mrs. Watson turned hers in, but I'm waiting on my math teacher. I wanted to ask my drama teacher, Mr. Bennett, but I've only had one class with him, so I decided not to. I already turned in my grades and my SAT score.\n#Person1#: How did you do on the SAT?\n#Person2#: Not as well as I had hoped. I have really good grades, though, and I'm in all honors classes so that should help.","summary":"#Person2# is working on a college application but has difficulties in writing the personal statement. #Person1# reminds #Person2# that #Person2# has years to figure out the career. #Person2# also needs recommendation letters and grades for the application.","topic":"College application"}
{"fname":"train_5896","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to have some ice cream? I've got a variety of flavors for you to choose from. I've got strawberry, peach, chocolate, chocolate chip, coffee, rocky road and butter.\n#Person2#: Wow, what choices you have. I wish I could, but I just can't. I'm on a diet to lose weight.\n#Person1#: Come on, it's just a bite. It doesn't really hurt to have just a bite.\n#Person2#: I'd better not. Please don't tempt me. Please.\n#Person1#: God, you are really strong willed.\n#Person2#: You're right. I'm not so easily persuaded into doing something that I think is wrong.\n#Person1#: Well, I'd better not tempt you. Otherwise if I give you a piece of cake, you might ask for a glass of milk.\n#Person2#: You are so kind. Both of them, please.","summary":"#Person1# tempts #Person2# who is on a diet with ice cream, but #Person2# is so determined that #Person2# would not eat even a bite","topic":"Diet and temptation"}
{"fname":"train_5897","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that you went to Qingqing Grassland. Can you tell me something about the journey?\n#Person2#: Yes, we had a wonderful time there.\n#Person1#: What did you do at Qingqing Grassland?\n#Person2#: We had a lot of fun. We rode horses, played volleyball and football, and had evening parties, watched the sunrise, climbed the hills and so on. Look, here are some photos taken there. You can see how we were.\n#Person1#: I can see. What about the weather?\n#Person2#: It was cooler there than in our town, and even a bit cold at night. We all enjoyed the cool air, the clear sky and the green grass. You would have felt the same if you had been there.\n#Person1#: That's true. I will go there sometime next year.","summary":"#Person2# shares the activities and some weather conditions of the travel on Qingqing Grassland with #Person1#. And #Person1# wants to go there someday.","topic":"Travel experience"}
{"fname":"train_5898","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Monica.\n#Person2#: Hi, Peter.\n#Person1#: What are you doing on Wednesday night? There will be a great show at the Global Theater. Would you like to go with me?\n#Person2#: Wednesday night? Oh, sorry, I'm planning to finish my composition.\n#Person1#: Oh, well, never mind. How about Thursday? Why don't we go out to dinner, just you and me?\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea, but I might have to help my roommate clean up the apartment.\n#Person1#: Well, that means you're going to be busy on Thursday night, too?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid so.","summary":"Peter invites Monica to a show but Monica cannot make it him because she's too busy.","topic":"Unlucky Invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5899","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Brittany. What are you doing with all of your clothes on your bed?\n#Person2#: I'm trying to decide what to wear to school the first day.\n#Person1#: Oh, A. Mom didn't tell you?\n#Person2#: Didn't tell me what? What?\n#Person1#: This Bs ' school you're going to is going to make your life easy.\n#Person2#: What are you talking about brother? Spill it.\n#Person1#: Uniforms, sis, no more worrying about appearances!\n#Person2#: You mean I have to wear the same thing every day? MOM!","summary":"Brittany is considering what to wear. Her brother tells her that she has to wear uniforms.","topic":"school uniforms"}
{"fname":"train_5900","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! What's the hold up?\n#Person2#: It ' s probably just people trying to get an early start out of the city for the weekend. Nobody sticks around in the summer.\n#Person1#: Really? Then, I guess I won ' t have a hard time finding a room or getting a cab?\n#Person2#: Actually, you might because there ' s a big convention in town this weekend.\n#Person1#: I ' m not too worried about it. I always seem to find something.","summary":"#Person2# thinks nobody sticks around in the town but it might be hard for #Person1# to find a room or cab because of the big convention.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_5901","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Is this room service?\n#Person2#: Yes. May I help you?\n#Person1#: This is room 1425. We asked for the room service an hour ago.\n#Person2#: We're very sorry to cause you a lot of inconvenience.\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: We're rather busy right now. It will take another 15 minutes.\n#Person1#: Is it really going to take that long? Will you rush the order?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid it would take 15 minutes at most.\n#Person1#: Ah, well, we have no choice.","summary":"#Person1# asked for the room service an hour ago. #Person2# asks #Person1# to wait another 15 minutes.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_5902","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa, I need some help here.\n#Person2#: What is it, dear?\n#Person1#: Well, I need to get some female stuff.\n#Person2#: You mean stuff like tampons and sanitary napkins?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I didn't know what they're called in English.\n#Person2#: Follow me. All the things you need as a woman are in aisles 10 and 11. This section is usually near the medicine section in any supermarket.\n#Person1#: I'll keep that in mind.","summary":"#Person1# needs Lisa's help to get some female stuff and Lisa shows her the location.","topic":"female stuff"}
{"fname":"train_5903","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Angela, how have you been lately?\n#Person2#: Morning, Michael. I'Ve been very busy lately. One of our other vendors is going out of business and I'Ve been searching for a suitable replacement.\n#Person1#: Well, rest assured that you can count on us to be here for the long run, please sit down. Coffee?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'Ve been trying to cut down on the caffeine.\n#Person1#: Haha, I could never do that. I'd be a zombie if I didn't have my morning coffee fix. Let's get down to business then.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve come to talk with you about ordering the eight megapixel cameras for our new methone. The demand for phone cameras is growing, and Pear has been falling behind in the market.\n#Person1#: That's great! I'm glad to hear that Pear has finally jumped on the bandwagon. Right now our contract is for the five megapixel cameras. Is Pear still interested in having those?\n#Person2#: No, we're changing all the cameras to eight megapixels. We were hoping that by making your company our sole supplier for cameras we could negotiate a better deal.\n#Person1#: Surely. Let's get started by drafting a new contract.","summary":"Angela has been busy because she has been searching for a replacement for their vendors. She's talking with #Person1# about ordering the eight megapixel cameras and hopes #Person1#'s company to be their sole supplier for cameras.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_5904","dialogue":"#Person1#: Han Maimed, What's your plan for the weekend?\n#Person2#: I plan to travel around Harvard University and know more about it. To tell you the truth, I plan to apply for Harvard after graduation from high school. It's better to get to know it. What about you?\n#Person1#: I get together with my Christian brothers on Saturdays.\n#Person2#: Oh, my God! John, I didn't know you are religious. You just look like a scientific kook, like Leonard in the Big Bang Theory.\n#Person1#: Come on, Han Maimed, don't make a fuss. A lot of Americans, including many scientists, believe in religion.\n#Person2#: But I'm really surprised. I thought science and religion are not compatible, are they?\n#Person1#: Yes, they are compatible. Actually, the U. S. is both the most developed and the most religious country in the world.\n#Person2#: I've heard about it a little bit before, but I don't understand. How can people believe in God since they know God doesn't exist?\n#Person1#: That's a little complicated. You'll get to know it when you are acquainted with the U. S. history later on. Religion was and is a part of American people's life. Guess what? Even Harvard University, which is a highly academic institution, is in a sense the product of religion.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Absolutely! It was founded by a group of Puritan immigrants from England.\n#Person2#: Why was it founded by the Puritans? Where were the atheistic educators?\n#Person1#: Because most of the first English immigrants who came to the United States were Puritans.\n#Person2#: How come? I mean why most of them were religious people?\n#Person1#: That's because in the 16th and 17th century, there was a series of religious reforms in England. Many religious separatists were persecuted and fled to other countries.\n#Person2#: So, you mean people didn't enjoy religious freedom in England?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's why Puritans moved to the New World, where they believed they could establish a heaven for Puritans. Later on, it was these Puritans who founded Harvard College.\n#Person2#: Why did they want to found a college?\n#Person1#: Many Puritans had received classic style of higher education in Oxford University and Cambridge University back in England. They hoped that their descendants could receive this kind of education as well.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see.\n#Person1#: Actually Harvard was first named'New College', without a formal name.\n#Person2#: When did it begin to be called Harvard University?\n#Person1#: In 1639, it was renamed after its major benefactor John Harvard. Interestingly, JohnHarvard himself was a clergyman.\n#Person2#: It seems that Harvard was predestined to be influenced by religion.\n#Person1#: Therefore, it's not exaggerate to claim that had there not been religion, there would note Harvard.\n#Person2#: Wow, I didn't know that religion had played such an important role in Harvard history.\n#Person1#: Religion has been playing an indispensible part in Harvard history as well as the U. S.\n#Person2#: I finally begin to get to know Harvard. It seems that my knowledge of Harvard is rather poor. I have a lot work to do before applying for Harvard.\n#Person1#: Remember that Harvard is a part of the United States. So you have to know the U. S. history and culture if you want to have in-depth knowledge of Harvard. The two are closely related.\n#Person2#: That's right. I have a lot to learn from you.\n#Person1#: You can ask me any question at any time.","summary":"Han Maimed plans to travel around Harvard University for the weekend because he plans to apply for it. He is surprised at the fact that John is religious. They agree that science and religion are compatible. John explains to Han Maimed that most of the first English immigrants who came to the United States were Puritans, so religion was and is a part of American people's life. John also tells Han Maimed that Harvard was founded by Puritans and was predestined to be influenced by religion. He advises Han Maimed to know the U. S. history and culture if he wants to have in-depth knowledge of Harvard.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_5905","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jack here.\n#Person2#: Hello, Jack. It's Mary. What are you doing in your office?\n#Person1#: I'm working. I often work late on Thursday. I'm busy this week.\n#Person2#: Would you like to come and have dinner with us on Friday?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow? No, I am afraid I won't be able to. I'm going on business to Birmingham.\n#Person2#: What about Saturday?\n#Person1#: Sorry, I never go out on Saturday evening. I always watch football on Saturday evening.\n#Person2#: Will you come round next Tuesday?\n#Person1#: Next Tuesday? Just a moment. It will be the twenty-first of May? Oh, dear. Hum, I promised my aunt I'll be at her birthday party.\n#Person2#: What do you say next Wednesday then?\n#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, Mary. Let's make it next Wednesday.\n#Person2#: Okay. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Mary calls Jack and invites him to dinner. Jack is busy and they finally agree on having dinner next Wednesday.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_5906","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you go camping last Saturday?\n#Person2#: We went to the coast. It's really a nice place for camping, really good time around the fire singing and dancing.\n#Person1#: How many members were in your party in all?\n#Person2#: There were six of us.\n#Person1#: Did you get caught in the bad storm?\n#Person2#: Yes, we got wet through. But we still enjoyed ourselves.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that they went camping and got caught in the storm, but still enjoyed themselves.","topic":"camping"}
{"fname":"train_5907","dialogue":"#Person1#: You didn't come to work yesterday. What happened?\n#Person2#: I had to look after my son at home.\n#Person1#: What's wrong with him?\n#Person2#: He has a fever.\n#Person1#: Is he getting better now?\n#Person2#: I think so. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# didn't come to work yesterday because #Person2#'s son had a fever.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_5908","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've heard that Tom is going to move.\n#Person2#: What? Are you sure about that?\n#Person1#: Yeah, he is going to move next month.\n#Person2#: Where is he going?\n#Person1#: He is going to Canada and to live with his son.\n#Person2#: What a pity!\n#Person1#: Why did you say that? It's a good thing for him to live with his son.\n#Person2#: I know that. But it's pity for us to lose such a good neighbour. You know I always appreciate Tom's company.\n#Person1#: Me too. But anyway we hope he lives happily in the future.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss that their neighbor Tom is going to move to Canada. They feel pity but wish him well.","topic":"neighbour"}
{"fname":"train_5909","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to do for one year abroad, Tom?\n#Person2#: Study, study, study. I want to learn a lot.\n#Person1#: You are going to take courses?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am going to take some university courses there.\n#Person1#: Sounds hard.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I think it's probably for the best.\n#Person1#: Won't you get lonely?\n#Person2#: Hey, I am a pretty cool guy. I will make friends, and I'll have a lot of extracurricular activities too. You know, like fencing, or theater or something.","summary":"Tom tells #Person1# about his plan to take courses abroad and he won't be lonely there.","topic":"plan"}
{"fname":"train_5910","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, you look pale. What happened?\n#Person2#: I stayed up last night.\n#Person1#: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you!\n#Person2#: Will, I'm under a lot of pressure. My manager is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. Now the deadlines are near but I have finished neither of them.\n#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I guess no one can help me but myself. For the moment, I just need someone to talk to so that I can relieve my stress.\n#Person1#: I know your feeling. Take it easy and say something to me if you like.\n#Person2#: Oh, buddy, you are so kind. Thank you!\n#Person1#: Not at all!","summary":"John tells #Person1# that he stayed up because his manager is pushy and he hasn't finished his work. #Person1# is willing to help John relieve his stress.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_5911","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can I ask you a question?\n#Person2#: Sure. What is it?\n#Person1#: I don't know how to say it in English.\n#Person2#: We call this a'parking meter'.\n#Person1#: Oh, Thank you. But how do you spell it?\n#Person2#: P-a-r-k-i-n-g m-e-t-e-r.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to say parking meter and spell it.","topic":"English"}
{"fname":"train_5912","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, I'd like to fix the light in the corridor, it keeps flashing, which drives me crazy. Would you like to help me with the ladder?\n#Person2#: Monica, wait a moment. I think we'd better call the repairman to do it.\n#Person1#: I think I can handle it by myself.\n#Person2#: I'd like you to have a look at the safety manual of our company.\n#Person1#: I see. If I got hurt when fixing the light, even during office hours, I wouldn't get compensation from our company since repairing is not my responsibility.\n#Person2#: Other company rules also need your attention.\n#Person1#: Like this one?\n#Person2#: Never wear loose clothes or hair when operating the shredder.\n#Person1#: Yeah, thank you for telling me.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"Lucy wants to fix the light by herself. Monica advises her to check the safety manual and tells her other company rules.","topic":"safety manual"}
{"fname":"train_5913","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think we have had a very pleasant conversation, haven't we?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so too.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: Let me think. . . I want to know if the company can provide free accommodation for a new employee.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry we can't now.\n#Person2#: I really hope that your company could provide living places ; otherwise I have to rent a house to live.\n#Person1#: Maybe the company will build dormitory for the employees in the future.\n#Person2#: That would work too.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Some companies will pay part of the phone bills for the employees. Will this company do so?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry we won't do so for a new employee. We only provide this benefit to employees who have made significant contributions to the company.\n#Person2#: I understand. Will the company provide training?\n#Person1#: Yes, we will, and the staff will have a chance to travel every year.\n#Person2#: That's great. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that their company cannot provide free accommodation and won't pay part of the phone bills for a new employee, but the company provides staff training and travel.","topic":"company benefits"}
{"fname":"train_5914","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you explain the paper-making process to us - in very simple terms - please?\n#Person2#: Well, the pulp falls from a box onto the first part of the paper machine, which is basically a wire bed with large holes in it, where most of the water is extracted.\n#Person1#: So, is it actually paper at this stage?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. But we need to take out more water. So it then passes through a series of rollers, where more water is squeezed out. After that it goes through the dryers, which are at a very high temperature. The paper is then coated. And finally it's wound onto reels and cut down into smaller lengths.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# the process of paper-making and how to take out more water from the pulp.","topic":"paper-making"}
{"fname":"train_5915","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. What can I do for you today, Madam?\n#Person2#: It's a little sensitive, actually. I need to get hold of some money, and quickly.\n#Person1#: OK, Madam. We are here to help.\n#Person2#: I already have some Time Deposits with you, but unfortunately, they haven't matured yet. I really don't want to cash those just yet.\n#Person1#: I understand completely. There are other options, such as a Personal Pledge Loan.\n#Person2#: I've not heard of that, could you tell me more, please?\n#Person1#: The procedure is really simple and convenient. All you need to do is fill in this Loan Application form.\n#Person2#: Right. . . anything else?\n#Person1#: Of course, we'll need some documentation from you. Like your resident permit, proof of salary and your USD Deposit Certificate, to use as collateral.\n#Person2#: And then I just sign here? You're right! It certainly is simple and extremely convenient.","summary":"#Person2# needs money but she doesn't want to cash the Time Deposit because they haven't matured. #Person1# advises her to choose the convenient option of Personal Pledge Loan.","topic":"loan application"}
{"fname":"train_5916","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm not sure what you expect me to do, Michelle. You'Ve not been very clear about any of this.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Clint. Maybe I didn't make myself clear enough. We should get together to discuss this.\n#Person1#: Yeah. I think that would be a good idea. I'm really in the dark on everything.\n#Person2#: Fine. Let's meet this afternoon. I'll draw you a better picture of the situation.","summary":"Michelle suggests discussing together and she'll draw Clint a better picture of the situation.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_5917","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I need to come in and see the doctor.\n#Person2#: Are you scheduling a check-up, or are you ill?\n#Person1#: I have really itchy skin and think I may have to have it looked at.\n#Person2#: Have you been feeling any joint aches with that rash?\n#Person1#: No, but I have a low fever.\n#Person2#: I have times available for Tuesday or Wednesday. Which one would work best for you?\n#Person1#: I want to come in on Wednesday.\n#Person2#: I can fit you in on that day at 10\n#Person1#: I would prefer Dr. Smith.\n#Person2#: You can see the doctor of your choice then, and we will see you at your scheduled appointment time.","summary":"#Person1# has itchy skin and a low fever, and #Person2# helps #Person1# to make an appointment with Dr. Smith on Wednesday.","topic":"doctor reservation"}
{"fname":"train_5918","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'Ve just found a mouse in the house!\n#Person2#: Ow! Don't shout so loud. Calm down. Please stop shouting and sit quietly down.\n#Person1#: I found a mouse in our house, a grown mouse running around the dinning room.\n#Person2#: Where is it now?\n#Person1#: It's under the couch.\n#Person2#: Now, move the couch around and turn it upside down.\n#Person1#: Ok, I don't want a mouse in our house. We have the tidiest house in the town.\n#Person2#: Yes darling. You are quite right.","summary":"#Person1# shouted that #Person1# found a mouse. #Person2# asks #Person1# to calm down and move the couch.","topic":"mouse in the house"}
{"fname":"train_5919","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, it's time to get up.\n#Person2#: It can't be time to get up yet.\n#Person1#: It is. Hurry up! You'll be late for school.\n#Person2#: What's the time?\n#Person1#: It's nearly half past seven.\n#Person2#: My watch says ten past.\n#Person1#: It's slow. Hurry up! The bus goes at twenty to eight.\n#Person2#: Are you sure half past seven?\n#Person1#: Positive. I'll put the radio on.\n#Person2#: It's only seven o'clock. Your watch is fast.\n#Person1#: No, it isn't. It's stopped. I forgot to wind it up last night.\n#Person2#: I could have stayed in bed for another half hour.","summary":"#Person1# wakes John up because it is 7:30. John doesn't believe it and it turns out it's only seven o'clock. #Person1#'s watch stopped.","topic":"watch"}
{"fname":"train_5920","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, madam?\n#Person2#: Yes, where's the meat counter?\n#Person1#: Follow me, please. Here it is. What do you want?\n#Person2#: I need to buy some pork for the party. Give me about one kilogram.\n#Person1#: OK. Wait a second, please.\n#Person2#: I wonder if the chops are fresh.\n#Person1#: Yes, of course.\n#Person2#: One kilogram, too.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# the meat counter and #Person1# buys pork and chops.","topic":"meat counter"}
{"fname":"train_5921","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's time to graduate and it's time to find a job. Susan, why do we need to find a job?\n#Person2#: We need to work is because we need money to live. We need money for food and clothes and to pay for our house. We need money for many different things, and only when we work, we can earn money. And work can also help us feel that we are useful.\n#Person1#: But you know it's hard for a new graduate to find a job right now.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is really hard. But you must believe that you will find a suitable job finally. When you work, you can accumulate a lot of experience. Besides, you need to learn a lot of things while you are working.\n#Person1#: I've been fed up with study.\n#Person2#: But whether you like it or not, there's a trend of life-long study to make sure that we can keep ourselves up with the high developing society. And you need to accept this concept positively.\n#Person1#: Oh, my. Why there are still so many things to learn after graduation?\n#Person2#: You have no choice, so you'd better adjust your thoughts to be ready to learn anything at any time.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# the reason why they need to find a job but #Person1# thinks it is hard for a new graduate to find a job. #Person2# tells #Person1# the trend of life-long study and advises #Person2# to accept it positively.","topic":"job seeking"}
{"fname":"train_5922","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon Sir, may I please see your passport and reservation?\n#Person2#: Here you go.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry sir, this flight has been cancelled due to some mechanical problems.\n#Person2#: Cancelled! So what am I supposed to do now?\n#Person1#: We apologize for any inconveniences that may be caused by this. If your flight is urgent, I can put you on a waiting list for another flight this evening, but it's on a first come first served basis, so there is no guarantee that you will be able to take that flight.\n#Person2#: What's my other option?\n#Person1#: Well, If you can wait until tomorrow, we will put you up in a hotel for today and you can take scheduled flight for tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: That's fine. I'll do that then.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your understanding sir. I will book your flight now.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2#'s flight has been canceled and leaves #Person2# two choices. #Person2# chooses to wait until tomorrow and #Person1# will put #Person2# up in a hotel for today.","topic":"cancelled flight"}
{"fname":"train_5923","dialogue":"#Person1#: We'd like some local-flavored pastry. Can you recommend some?\n#Person2#: How about some Zongzi?\n#Person1#: What is that?\n#Person2#: Well, it's a pyramid-shaped dumpling made from glutinous rice wrapped in reed leaves.\n#Person1#: That sounds appealing. OK, we will have that.\n#Person2#: Do you want some stuffed bun? It's delicious, too.\n#Person1#: OK. We will try some.\n#Person2#: Anything else?\n#Person1#: No, it's enough.\n#Person2#: OK. Wait for a moment, please. I'll be back in a moment with the dishes.\n#Person1#: OK. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# recommends Zongzi and some stuffed bun to #Person1#. #Person1# agrees to have a try.","topic":"local-flavored pastry"}
{"fname":"train_5924","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir, where are you going?\n#Person2#: I'm going to England by flight B. E. 987.\n#Person1#: When is your flight?\n#Person2#: 10:00 a. m. When am I supposed to check in?\n#Person1#: We are checking in. May I have your ticket? And your health certificate and your luggage, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Are you keeping this small bag as carry-on luggage, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: You must weigh that as well.\n#Person2#: All right.\n#Person1#: Your luggage is two pounds over, I am afraid there'll be an excess luggage charge, sir.\n#Person2#: How much must I pay?\n#Person1#: It's 10 yuan.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: This is your luggage check, which you must show when you disembark at your destination, and here is your boarding pass and your ticket.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: Now please wait until your flight is called. There are about twenty-five minutes to go.\n#Person2#: I'm a little nervous. I have never flown before.\n#Person1#: There is nothing at all to worry about. Once you're in the air, it's just like sitting in your own living room. It's going to be a very pleasant flight.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to check in and tells #Person2# that he needs to pay for an excess luggage charge. #Person1# then gives #Person2# his luggage check, boarding pass and ticket. #Person2# is nervous about his first flight and #Person1# comforts #Person2#.","topic":"check-in"}
{"fname":"train_5925","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mrs. White.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mr. Black. Haven't seen you for a long time. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Can I see Mr. Cooper, your manager now?\n#Person2#: Let me see if he is free. Would you please sit down and wait for a moment?\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: The manager will come to see you in a few minutes.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot, Mrs. White.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"Mr. Black wants to see Mr. Cooper and Mrs. White arranges the meeting.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_5926","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Xavier. I'd like to go over the list of jobs for next week's maintenance shut.\n#Person2#: Sure. We've got a lot to do in a short time. We're planning to shut the line at midday on Wednesday and start up again at 6 pm the following day. We might need to extend the shut by about six hours.\n#Person1#: Our production people won't be happy about that. We've got a full order book at the moment. Is there any way you could speed things up?\n#Person2#: Not really. We need to dismantle the conveyor belt and replace the rollers.","summary":"Xavier tells #Person1# about the schedule of maintenance shut and #Person1# asks the way to speed up, but Xavier says there's no choice.","topic":" maintenance shut"}
{"fname":"train_5927","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Anna Black, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right.\n#Person1#: Please take a seat.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: So you're interested in a job as a waitress.\n#Person2#: That's right. I saw your sign in the window asking for part-time waitress.\n#Person1#: Hmm, have you worked as a waitress before?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've worked as a waitress for two years at several different restaurants.\n#Person1#: I see. Are you working now?\n#Person2#: Yes, at the Palace restaurant on Prince Street.\n#Person1#: That's a very nice restaurant. Why do you want to leave?\n#Person2#: Because I can't work full-time at the moment. I'm taking some courses at university and need more time for study.\n#Person1#: I see. What days are you available?\n#Person2#: I'm free all day Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid that's not what we want. We're looking for someone who can help us late in the week when we get very busy. That's Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon and evening as well as all day Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sunday.\n#Person2#: Oh, What a pity!","summary":"Miss Anna Black tells #Person1# about her working experience as a waitress. She wants to leave the current restaurant because she can't work full-time now. But #Person1# refuses her because her available days cannot meet #Person1#'s expectations.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5928","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mary, you're back! How was New York?\n#Person2#: Great! Have you ever been there?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: I think it's probably my favorite city.\n#Person1#: Really? What's so great about it? I heard it was quite dirty.\n#Person2#: In some parts, maybe. But there's just so much going on, the theaters, restaurants, shops and museums. They make London and Paris like country towns. The only problem was the weather. It was freezing.\n#Person1#: What a shame!","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# New York is great except for the freezing weather.","topic":"city impression"}
{"fname":"train_5929","dialogue":"#Person1#: I found that one of my schoolmates uses drugs. How can I help him, Mom?\n#Person2#: stay away from him, son. Never think that you can talk him out of the habit if he is addicted. But perhaps you can talk to your teacher about the matter.","summary":"#Person1#'s mom advises #Person1# to stay away from his schoolmate who uses drugs.","topic":"school problems"}
{"fname":"train_5930","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now we have five-day classes every week, so we have more spare time than before.\n#Person2#: How do you spend your spare time, Tom?\n#Person1#: I have much interest in playing the violin and I'll continue to practise playing it.\n#Person2#: Do you often take part in the concert?\n#Person1#: Yes, I like to go listening to some music. At present my major purpose is to learn from others.\n#Person2#: Do you like classical music or pop?\n#Person1#: I like both. How do you spend your spare time then, Lily?\n#Person2#: Playing the piano is my favorite activity.\n#Person1#: Our hobbies are similar to each other. I hope we can often exchange experience together.\n#Person2#: So do I, but I'm weak in the theory of music.\n#Person1#: Me, too. Would you like to go with me to my uncle? He's a professor of music.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to go with you. I would ask him for his advice.","summary":"Tom and Lily discuss the ways they spend their spare time. Tom likes playing the violin and Lily likes playing the piano. Tom invites Lily to visit his uncle to ask for music advice.","topic":"after-class activities"}
{"fname":"train_5931","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your son seems to have made much progress in playing the piano. Does he attend any piano classes?\n#Person2#: Yes, he takes lessons twice a week, but from next week on, he will go to the class on Saturday evenings too.","summary":"#Person2#'s son attends piano classes and makes progress.","topic":"piano class"}
{"fname":"train_5932","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, are you still up? It's late.\n#Person2#: It is? I didn't realize. Where have you been, Mary?\n#Person1#: I was at Kayla's birthday party tonight. She had it in a big restaurant in the East End. I didn't get there until 10:00, though. I first had to say goodbye to my friend Lisa who's moving to Seattle next week. We met up at 8:00 at a bar and talked for a long time. I was already tired by the time I got to the party, so I left at 11:30.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm tired myself. I've been reading Skeleton Crew by Stephen King. It's pretty scary, but it's hard to put down.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's his collection of short stories, right? I read that when I was 14! It really gave me nightmares.\n#Person2#: I'm not surprised. I just read the story about the toy monkey that kills people. It really disturbed me. Now I can't sleep.\n#Person1#: A lot of people used to say Stephen King was a bad writer, but I've always enjoyed his books - even if they made me really afraid. But now, even the book reviewers have come to respect him.","summary":"Mary talks about Kayla's birthday party and then discusses with #Person2# about Skeleton Crew written by Stephen King. #Person2# says the book is scary so #Person2# can't sleep. Mary tells #Person2# that she has always enjoyed his books.","topic":"book discussion"}
{"fname":"train_5933","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Mr. Lin.\n#Person2#: Morning. Have there been any calls for me this morning?\n#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Huang rang about the agreement.\n#Person2#: Oh, what time was that?\n#Person1#: About 8:30. Can you call him at 5 o'clock this after noon?\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mr. Lin that Mr. Huang rang about the agreement.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_5934","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, who is the beautiful old woman in front of the house?\n#Person2#: That's my grandmother.\n#Person1#: Oh, then that must be your house in the background. Where is it?\n#Person2#: No, that's my grandmother's house. She lives in Kentucky. We live in Boston, about two and a half hours away by plane.\n#Person1#: Then, does she live with your uncle or aunt?\n#Person2#: No. Since her husband died, she has lived alone.\n#Person1#: Alone? But she is so old! Who takes care of her?\n#Person2#: She takes care of herself, though she is 81 this year and is beginning to slow down a little. She has a cleaning lady who comes for a few hours a week to clean house and help with the shopping.\n#Person1#: But isn't she lonely without family?\n#Person2#: Of course not. She has lived in the same neighborhood since she was first married, so she knows all the neighbors, young and old, and she has lots of friends.\n#Person1#: Why doesn't she live with you? Don't you miss her?\n#Person2#: Well,actually,we talk to her on the phone every week and visit her at least once a year, but we are busy with our lives and so is she. We love to have her visit, but we all know that if she lived with us, we might not get along so well.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s grandmother lives alone in Kentucky and she takes care of herself. #Person1# wonders if #Person2#'s grandmother is lonely without family but #Person2# says she has lots of friends in the neighborhood and #Person2#'s family talks to her on the phone and sometimes visits her.","topic":"grandmother"}
{"fname":"train_5935","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Karen, you are not really reading it, are you?\n#Person2#: Pardon?\n#Person1#: The book! You haven't turned the page in the last ten minutes.\n#Person2#: No, Jim, I suppose I haven't. I need to get through it, though, but I keep drifting away.\n#Person1#: So it doesn't really hold your interest?\n#Person2#: No, not really. I wouldn't bother with it, to be honest, but I have to read it for a seminar. I'm at a university.\n#Person1#: It's a labor of labor then rather than a labor of love.\n#Person2#: I should say, I don't like Dickens at all really, the author, indeed, I am starting to like the whole course less and less.\n#Person1#: It's not just the book, it's the curse as well?\n#Person2#: Yeah, in a way, although the curse itself isn't really that bad, a lot of it is pretty good, in fact, and the lecturer is fine, as to me, I suppose, you see, I want to do philosophy rather than English, but my parents took me out of it.\n#Person1#: So the courses are OK as such, it's just that had if been left to you, you would choose a different one.\n#Person2#: Oh, they had my best interest and heart of course, my parents, they always do, don't they? They believe that my job prospect would be pretty limited with the degree of philosophy. Plus, they give me a really generous allowance, but I am beginning to feel that I'm wasting my time and their money. They would be so disappointed though if I told them I was quitting.","summary":"Karen explains to Jim that she keeps drifting away from the book because she has no interest and has to read this book for a seminar. Jim asks whether she likes the course and Karen tells him that she likes philosophy but her parents want her to study English.","topic":"major selection"}
{"fname":"train_5936","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you like the dishes, Sir?\n#Person2#: Delicious. Everything was excellent here. Thank you!\n#Person1#: Do you want some coffee, tea, sir?\n#Person2#: No. thanks, I'm fine. Ah, just have the bill, please. How much is your service charge?\n#Person1#: Fifteen percent and it's included in your bill. Thank you very much, sir. We look forward to seeing you again.\n#Person2#: Sure, good night.","summary":"#Person2# enjoys the meal and #Person1# tells him the service charge is 15%.","topic":"service charge"}
{"fname":"train_5937","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today people are hearing about information superhighways and the intemet. \n#Person2#: Is this change going to be beneficial for theindividuals like you and me. \n#Person1#: Yes, I think so. My friend once used it mostly to play chess, but now he has learnt how to do other things on the Internet. \n#Person2#: There's no doubt the Internet will be a powerful commercial medium. It'll connect hundreds of millions of customers and open up huge markets for all kinds of products and services. \n#Person1#: That's true. I can imagine companies sending advertisements directly to customers over the net. Customers, in turn, can examine and compare whatever goods they want to buy and tell their computers to find them at the best price offered. \n#Person2#: Yeah. It'll be a shoppers heaven. That's the use of net in E-commerce. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think information superhighways and the internet will benefit people. They think the Internet will be a powerful commercial medium and imagine what E-commerce can do.","topic":"internet"}
{"fname":"train_5938","dialogue":"#Person1#: Pardon me. Please speak a little louder. \n#Person2#: I said please stop by the entrance of EVA Air at the Arrival Terminal. \n#Person1#: Sure. What else can I do for you? \n#Person2#: Oh, no. That's it. Nice to chat with you. Have a good day. \n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. We arrived at Kaohsiung International Airport. ","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to stop by the entrance of EVA Air at the Arrival Terminal.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_5939","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi there, can I help you folks? \n#Person2#: I'm just browsing. seeing what's on the lot. My daughter wants a car for her birthday, you know how it is. \n#Person3#: Dad! I'm sixteen already and I'm, like, the only one at school who doesn't have a car! \n#Person1#: She is right, you know. Kids these days all have cars. Let me show you something we just got in, a 1996 sedan. Excellent gas mileage, it has dual airbags and anti lock brakes. a perfect vehicle for a young driver. \n#Person3#: Dad, I love it! It's awesome! Can we get this one please? \n#Person2#: I see. . . What can you tell me about this one? \n#Person1#: Oh, that's just an old World War Two tank that we use for TV commercials. Now about this sedan. . . \n#Person2#: Whoa, whoa wait a minute. Tell me more about this tank. \n#Person1#: Well, Sir, if you are looking for quality and safety then look no further! Three inches of reinforced steel protect your daughter from short range missile attacks. \n#Person2#: Does the sedan protect her from missile attacks? \n#Person1#: It does not. \n#Person2#: Well, I don't know. Let me sleep on it. \n#Person1#: Did I mention the tank is a tank? \n#Person2#: I'll take it! \n#Person3#: Dad! ","summary":"#Person2# is browsing to choose a car for his daughter. #Person1# recommends a 1996 sedan with an excellent condition. #Person2#'s daughter loves it but #Person2# prefers the tank because it may protect his daughter from missile attacks.","topic":"buy a car"}
{"fname":"train_5940","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, I heard you moved again. \n#Person2#: Yeah. I could not stand living here. There is always much noise in the neighborhood. \n#Person1#: You mean noise? How could it be? \n#Person2#: You know, on weekends when we wanted to have late rise in the morning, our neighbour started to raise Cain. ","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# she moved because her neighbor raises Cain on the weekend morning.","topic":"house moving"}
{"fname":"train_5941","dialogue":"#Person1#: Very glad to know something about you, then what are you going to do when you finish. \n#Person2#: Oh, I'll go to shanghai to practice there. \n#Person1#: That's a good idea. It must be easy to find a job in shanghai. \n#Person2#: I think so, you know there is a great deal of opportunity for business there. \n#Person1#: And English is very useful in your job. \n#Person2#: I think it will be very useful in many ways. Beside, shanghai is an important trade center, not only in China, but also in the world, English is useful in almost all walks of life. \n#Person1#: You will be a very promising one. \n#Person2#: That's my wish. ","summary":"#Person2# will go to shanghai to practice there and #Person1# thinks it's great. They think there are many opportunities for business in Shanghai and English is useful.","topic":"trade center"}
{"fname":"train_5942","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Susan, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?\n#Person2#: Uh, I'm kind of busy. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Oh, I was wondering if you'd like to get together and do something, like watching a movie or taking a walk down by the lake.\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I'm really going to be busy all day on Saturday.\n#Person1#: What do you have going on that day?\n#Person2#: First, my mom asked me to help clean the house in the morning and then I have a dentist appointment at 12:30. I can't miss that cause I've cancelled twice before.\n#Person1#: Well, what about after that?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm going to be running around all day. After the dentist appointments, I need to meet Julie at 2 o'clock to help her with her science project. That's due on Monday morning at school.\n#Person1#: OK, but are you free after that?\n#Person2#: Hardly. Then I have to pick up my brother from soccer practice at 4:30 and my mom asked me to cook dinner for the family at 5:30. I feel like a slave sometimes. Then I have to clean the dishes and finish reading my history assignment. Who knows how long that'll take!\n#Person1#: Wow! Sounds like you're going to have a full day. Hey, listen! Why don't I come over later in the evening and we can make some popcorn and watch a movie?\n#Person2#: Oh, that'd be great. But our video machine is broken.\n#Person1#: Hmm, well, let's just play a game or something.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. But give me a call before you come. My mom might try to come up with something else for me to do.","summary":"#Person1# invites Susan to get together this Saturday, but Susan is busy. Susan talks about her schedule which includes cleaning the house, seeing the dentist, meeting Julie for a science project, picking up her brother, and cooking. They plan to play a game or something in the evening, but Susan still isn't sure.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_5943","dialogue":"#Person1#: Rose, Christmas is coming soon. What presents shall we buy for the children?\n#Person2#: What about a bike for John? He's been asking for one for a long time.\n#Person1#: But I don't think he's old enough to ride a bike to school. Let's buy him a football instead alright?\n#Person2#: OK, what should we buy for Jane?\n#Person1#: Well, she likes music very much. Shall we buy her a guitar?\n#Person2#: I think an MP3 player will be better. It can help her learn Chinese.\n#Person1#: Then let's buy one for her. Now what about little Jack?\n#Person2#: Well, he's still a young baby. I think a toy car is best for him.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more. When shall we go and buy the presents?\n#Person2#: Well, tomorrow is Sunday. Let's go shopping tomorrow afternoon after we see the film.\n#Person1#: But we mustn't let the children know about the presents before Christmas.\n#Person2#: I'm sure they won't know. I'll take them to the McDonald's while you were doing the shopping.","summary":"#Person1# and Rose talk about buying a football for John, an MP3 player for Jane, and a toy for Jack as Christmas presents. They plan to go shopping tomorrow secretly.","topic":"gift preparation"}
{"fname":"train_5944","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isabel, how many people work for Rolls Royce?\n#Person2#: Rolls Royce Group is a big company. But our office here in France is small, only four people, two directores from Germany, one engineer and myself.\n#Person1#: So what is a typical day? How much time do you spend on the telephone and the email?\n#Person2#: Well, first of all, I make myself a big cup of coffee. Then the telephone and daily affairs. OK, it's not too bad. But I have a lot of emails to write and read. So this may be takes around 75% to 80% of my time.\n#Person1#: How many hours per week do you work?\n#Person2#: In France, we have a 35 hour working week now. So I start to work at 9:00, have one hour for lunch and finish at 5:15. I even leave at 4:30 on Fridays sometimes.\n#Person1#: Do you like your job?\n#Person2#: I do like my job. I like working for a British company and I feel like a member of the team rather than just a secretary. It's a real pleasure to come here every day.","summary":"Isabel tells #Person1# about the number of staff works in Rolls Royce Group. Isabel takes around 75% to 80% of her time on email and works 35 hours per week. Isabel likes her job.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_5945","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bob, I heard about your accident, but I didn't know it would be this bad.\n#Person2#: Well, thanks for making me feel better.\n#Person1#: I can hardly recognize you. Tell me what happened.\n#Person2#: I just got back from Africa, where I had a terrible accident during a motorcycle race. I broke both my legs when my motor failed and was hit by another motorcycle. I was laid up in a hospital over there for 3 weeks.\n#Person1#: 3 weeks. That's a long time! What did you do while you were in the hospital?\n#Person2#: Well, if you can believe it, I read all about motorcycle racing. I love racing, even when it pains me.\n#Person1#: Haha, but I'm afraid you don't make it look very funny. You are lucky to be alive.\n#Person2#: That's for sure. I am lucky to be alive.\n#Person1#: How soon will you recover? Did the doctor tell you?\n#Person2#: They say I still need to stay in bed for 2 weeks or so.\n#Person1#: You'll probably put on some pounds in that much time. By the way, is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. Thank you for the beautiful flowers. It's very kind of you to come and see me.\n#Person1#: My pleasure. I'll be going then. Bye.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# goes to the hospital to see Bob, and Bob tells #Person1# about his motorcycle accident. Bob read all about motorcycle racing when in the hospital. He feels lucky to be alive and still needs to stay in bed for two weeks to recover.","topic":"motorcycle accident"}
{"fname":"train_5946","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, I got my vacation early this year, so as soon as school's out the first of June we have 2 weeks to have fun. We've talked about this before, and have chosen 2 possibilities. A trip across Canada or explore Florida, which will it be?\n#Person2#: I'd like to go to Florida. I've always wanted to visit Orlando.\n#Person1#: We should get on the internet and check flight schedules as soon as possible. I remember a ticket costs $500. They may still have that promotion where a second person flies for half price. That means the four of us can go for the cost of 3.\n#Person2#: Orlando here we come, but we won't spend the whole 2 weeks there, will we? I heard Saint Augustine was cool and there's Daytona Beach, where you can drive on the beach.\n#Person1#: Your mother and I will take care of the driving and make hotel reservations. So you and Tim will plan the sightseeing. Is that a deal?\n#Person2#: Yeah, great.\n#Person1#: Only one rule, each person gets to take one suitcase.\n#Person2#: But I have a lot of clothes I want to take.\n#Person1#: I'll help you pack.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are planning the travel to Florida. #Person1# advise checking flight schedules as soon as possible. #Person2# thinks they can also visit Saint Augustine. #Person2# makes the deal with #Person1#, and the only rule is each person takes one suitcase.","topic":"travel plan"}
{"fname":"train_5947","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello George. I wanted to speak to you yesterday, but you weren't at your usual place for lunch.\n#Person2#: No, I had a free day from the newspaper office because I worked so much overtime last week.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. You had a holiday.\n#Person2#: Well, I stayed at home and looked after the baby.\n#Person1#: What? You took care of the baby? Whose baby?\n#Person2#: Oh, it was my sister's baby. She wanted to go shopping in the morning, so I stayed at home and did a lot of things.\n#Person1#: Oh?\n#Person2#: Yes, I mended my radio, washed the shirt and some socks and cleaned out the drawers of my desk.\n#Person1#: I don't call that a holiday. I wanted to ask you to a concert last night, the one at the Tom Hall, near where we live.","summary":"George tells #Person1# he had a free day yesterday and he stayed at home, took care of a baby, mended his radio, and did some dishes.","topic":"free day"}
{"fname":"train_5948","dialogue":"#Person1#: Janice how much do you pay for insurance?\n#Person2#: Which kind?I have many kinds of insurance. There's car insurance, home insurance, life insurance.\n#Person1#: Ah, car insurance?\n#Person2#: Let me see. I pay $100 a month.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's cheap. I pay twice that much.\n#Person2#: Well, there are a couple of good reasons for that. For one men always cost more to insure than women.\n#Person1#: What? How can you say that?\n#Person2#: Well, if you look at the number of car accidents in the US that cost insurance companies a lot of money. Most of them are caused by men.\n#Person1#: You're saying that I'm paying too much money because what other guys are doing wrong.\n#Person2#: Exactly.\n#Person1#: But I'm a great driver.\n#Person2#: Really? How many accidents have you been in this past year?\n#Person1#: I don't know. 3 or 4 I guess? But only one of them was my fault. OK. It may be 2 of them.\n#Person2#: Right. Do you know how many I've been in over that same period?\n#Person1#: Let me guess. 0.\n#Person2#: Bingo.\n#Person1#: So that's the real reason why your insurance is so low. You don't drive enough.\n#Person2#: I think you missed the point.","summary":"#Person1# pays twice the price of car insurance than Janice does. Janice thinks men always cost more to insure because most car accidents are caused by men. #Person1# thinks Janice spends less on insurance because Janice drives less.","topic":"car insurance"}
{"fname":"train_5949","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I come in?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I ' m Mr. Peter, the Director of Personnel. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Mr. Peter. I ' m Wang Sian. I ' Ve come for an interview as requested.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. How do you do, Miss Wang? Sit down, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: What was your major in school?\n#Person1#: I majored in Public Relations.\n#Person2#: Have you done any work in this field?\n#Person1#: Yes, after my graduation, I worked in a trade company in Macao for one year.\n#Person2#: What section did you work in?\n#Person1#: The export Business Section.\n#Person2#: So you must be very familiar with export procedures.\n#Person1#: Yes, very much.\n#Person2#: That's good.","summary":"Wang Sian comes for an interview, and Mr. Peter asks her some questions about her major and work experience.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5950","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many people are there in your family?\n#Person2#: Five. My father, mother, brother, sister-in-law and me.\n#Person1#: Is your brother older or younger than you?\n#Person2#: He is five years older than me, He got married last Sunday. My brother and my sister-in-law are the same age.","summary":"#Person2# introduces #Person2#'s families to #Person1#.","topic":"introducing families"}
{"fname":"train_5951","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to open a checking account at this branch.\n#Person2#: Do you have any other accounts with this bank?\n#Person1#: I do, at a different location, I have a savings account and a CD.\n#Person2#: In that case, we will need to fill out this paperwork. Do you have identification with you?\n#Person1#: Here is my driver's license. Will that work?\n#Person2#: Yes. Do you know what type of checking account you would like to open, business or personal?\n#Person1#: Business please. And I want the most simple one you have.\n#Person2#: Then you would like the'no frills'business account.","summary":"#Person1# wants to open a checking account at the bank branch, and #Person1# helps choose the 'no frills' business account.","topic":"opening an account"}
{"fname":"train_5952","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I apply for a permit today?\n#Person2#: I need to see your ID.\n#Person1#: I think I forgot it in the car.\n#Person2#: You need to give me your ID and $ 27.\n#Person1#: I'm going to go and get my ID from the car right now.\n#Person2#: Go get it.\n#Person1#: Here you go.\n#Person2#: All right, I'm going to need you to fill this out.\n#Person1#: May I borrow your pen?\n#Person2#: Here's a pen for you.\n#Person1#: Thanks for your help.\n#Person2#: You need to turn that in at Window B.","summary":"#Person1# wants to apply for a permit today. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s ID and tells #Person1# to fill out the paper.","topic":"permit application"}
{"fname":"train_5953","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like today?\n#Person2#: Let me get a hamburger.\n#Person1#: Do you want cheese on it?\n#Person2#: No cheese.\n#Person1#: Can I get you something to drink?\n#Person2#: Can I get a soda, please?\n#Person1#: What kind do you want?\n#Person2#: I'd like a Sprite.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything else?\n#Person2#: I'd like a bag of Doritos with that.\n#Person1#: Is that all?\n#Person2#: That'll be all.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order a hamburger, a Sprite, and a bag of Doritos.","topic":"order the food"}
{"fname":"train_5954","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I take your order now or do you still want to look at the menu?\n#Person2#: Well, I want a fillet steak, medium, but my little girl doesn't care for steak. Could she have something else instead?\n#Person1#: Certainly. How about spaghetti with clams and shrimps.\n#Person2#: Sounds delicious. OK. She'll try that.","summary":"#Person1# take #Person2#'s order and recommends spaghetti with clams and shrimps.","topic":"order the food"}
{"fname":"train_5955","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who is your favorite NBA star?\n#Person2#: Kobe Bryant, of course.\n#Person1#: Kobe? I know him, the key guy of the Lakers, a heck of a NBA player. He is on fire when he breaks through enemy defense.\n#Person2#: He is competent both in driving the lane and shooting jumpers, but what really makes him formidable is his ability to switch up and dribble with his left hand.\n#Person1#: Maybe he is not good at rebounding?\n#Person2#: Indeed, no man can be perfect. He is just so-so in crashing the boards. Usually he plays shooting guard. Rebounding might not be his strong suit.\n#Person1#: Kobe came to Beijing during this summer's Olympics. Did you go to the match between China and USA?\n#Person2#: Who wouldn't! My friend Lee went so far as to get an autograph from him.\n#Person1#: Well then, what are your spoils?\n#Person2#: Well, nothing more than a jumble of photographs.","summary":"#Person2#'s favorite NBA star is Kobe Bryant. #Person2# tells #Person1# Kobe is competent both in driving the lane and shooting jumpers, but not good at rebounding.","topic":"Kobe Bryant"}
{"fname":"train_5956","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many people are there in your family?\n#Person2#: There are 15 people in my family.\n#Person1#: What did you say? How many?\n#Person2#: 15 people.\n#Person1#: Wow. That is a very big family. Do you all live together?\n#Person2#: Of course we do! My father's parents, Mum, Dad, three unmarried aunts, two uncles, my two brothers, my three sisters and me.\n#Person1#: But you don't live at home anymore.\n#Person2#: Right, but that's where my heart is. But you're right, now there are only 14 living at home.\n#Person1#: My goodness! Your family must live in a huge house.\n#Person2#: Yes. My family lives in rural Korea, near Pusan. We have a huge house. The first floor of the house is a part-time private school. In the afternoon, students come for special tutoring in biology, Englis\n#Person1#: Wow! you grew up in a school! No wonder your English is excellent!\n#Person2#: My aunts and uncles are all teachers.\n#Person1#: You are so lucky!\n#Person2#: I guess so. While growing up, I read hundreds of interesting English storybooks every year.\n#Person1#: That's what i did in America. I was reading all the time. I was never a big TV watcher. TV wastes time.\n#Person2#: I agree. Reading for fun is why all the English students at our family school have excellent English. All the students read 800 easy storybooks during their second year of studying English.\n#Person1#: 800 books? I'm impressed!\n#Person2#: My aunts studied in the American universities. They say that extensive reading for fun is the most effective way to improve your English. That's what they learn here in America.","summary":"#Person2# says there are 15 members in #Person2#'s family. #Person2# tells #Person1# that although #Person2# has moved out, #Person2#'s heart is still with them. #Person2# shares #Person2#'s childhood life with #Person1#. #Person2# grows up in a school and reads a lot, so #Person2#'s English is excellent.","topic":"family introduction"}
{"fname":"train_5957","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, you're my good friend, right?\n#Person2#: Sure. What's the matter with you?\n#Person1#: The exam! The terrible exam! I'm not ready yet. Can you tell me how to get good marks?\n#Person2#: Don't be so nervous! Relax! First, sleep early at night. Second, study two hours a day after school. Third, don't tire yourself out, but don't be lazy. Will that help?\n#Person1#: Yes, thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks Tom how to get good marks in the exam.","topic":"relax before examination"}
{"fname":"train_5958","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, known, Jim, I'm. . . I'm pretty much in favour of computers, I think computers teach kids to think, because they require logical thought.\n#Person2#: But I. . . I don't agree with that, because computers weaken kids'ability to think, because kids don't learn basic skills.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: They can't spell, they can't add, they can't subtract, they even don't remember any more. that's because they rely on gadgets.\n#Person1#: That's not the gadgets. Creating programmes is stimulate thoughts.","summary":"#Person1# is in favor of computers because they teach kids to think, but Jim disagrees.","topic":"computer usage"}
{"fname":"train_5959","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you were teaching English over there. Tell me about it. Did you like it?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, it was very interesting.\n#Person1#: What were the schools like?\n#Person2#: Oh, I didn't actually teach in the schools. I taught after school. I taught in English institutes.\n#Person1#: But you taught children, yes?\n#Person2#: Yes. That's right. But children in Taiwan are very different from children in America. At least as far as studying is concerned. Many children in Taiwan go to special institutes after school.\n#Person1#: They actually study after school?\n#Person2#: That's right. After their school day is over, they go to a special institute to study math or English. They are very serious about learning over there.\n#Person1#: Hmm. That sounds pretty oppressive for the kids. Don't they ever relax?\n#Person2#: Of course they do. You know, Eliza, before I went over there I thought the same thing. I thought that maybe kids in Taiwan study too much. But now that I've worked there, and taught them, I feel it is a good thing. Their parents are very concerned about their education. More than American parents are. And that is good. American kids don't study enough.\n#Person1#: Asian cultures value learning very much. I know that.\n#Person2#: So it was interesting for me to see parents very concerned about education. They would come to me after the class and ask how their son or daughter was doing. I don't think that's a bad thing. I think it's a good thing. In America, too many parents don't pay attention.\n#Person1#: But aren't the kids tired out? I mean, they go to school all day, and then they go to school in the evening too.\n#Person2#: As an English teacher, I tried to make the lessons as fun as possible. I tried to have a good time with my classes. The students often enjoyed it. And if the students enjoyed it, they learned more. So it was a good experience.\n#Person1#: Are the kids in Taiwan very obedient?\n#Person2#: That's a stereotype we Americans have. We think that Asian kids are very obedient and quiet. But it's not true. There are plenty of naughty kids too.\n#Person1#: Hmm. I know you taught in Costa Rica also. Which did you like better--Costa Rica or Taiwan?\n#Person2#: I don't know. In Costa Rica, I taught adults. So it was a very different thing. So I really can't compare.","summary":"#Person2# describes the experience of teaching English in Taiwan to Eliza. #Person2# taught children in English institutes and says kids in Taiwan study after school. #Person2# thinks it's good for parents in Taiwan to be concerned about children's education, and in contrast, American kids don't study enough. As an English teacher, #Person2# tried to make the lesson as fun as possible.","topic":"teaching in Taiwan"}
{"fname":"train_5960","dialogue":"#Person1#: I love your bracelet. When did you get it?\n#Person2#: I got it a while ago, but I haven't worn it much. You really like it?\n#Person1#: Yeah. It's beautiful. Is it white gold or silver?\n#Person2#: It's white gold.\n#Person1#: Where did you buy it?\n#Person2#: My boyfriend took me to the Shane Co. and he let me pick it out.\n#Person1#: That's so sweet. What was the occasion?\n#Person2#: That's the best part. It wasn't for anything special. He just wanted to buy me something.\n#Person1#: You're so lucky. If he bought you something for no special day, I wonder what he would buy you for your birthday.\n#Person2#: My birthday is coming up. We'll find out pretty soon.\n#Person1#: What do you want?\n#Person2#: I wouldn't mind a necklace. I was at the jewelry shop looking around, and they have a couple of beautiful necklaces I want.\n#Person1#: Why not a ring?\n#Person2#: I don't think I'm ready for a ring from him yet.\n#Person1#: But you're ready for everything else?\n#Person2#: Akha.","summary":"#Person1# appreciates the bracelet of #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# that it was a gift sent by her boyfriend and that she is looking forward to her boyfriend's birthday present.","topic":"gift"}
{"fname":"train_5961","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, daddy is on again. Don't you think he is handsome?\n#Person2#: To some extent, he is. And what do you think we move to a better place? I can't see him clearly from here.\n#Person1#: The seats in the middle of this stadium are great, but they're already occupied by somebody else.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you for pointing that out. By the way, have you been following NBA for this season?\n#Person1#: Of course, tomorrow evening there will be a most exciting game.\n#Person2#: Who plays who?\n#Person1#: Rockets vs Lakers. Yao Ming, my idol, will appear in front of several hundred million of the worldwide audience.\n#Person2#: It's amazing. And when did he begin to play in the NBA?\n#Person1#: In 2002. And since then he has attracted more attention than ever.\n#Person2#: I can't consider you as a little kid any more. I know he is very tall.\n#Person1#: Oh, you know something. He is 2. 26 meters tall. But he is also nimble and skillful.\n#Person2#: I also heard if a player has committed 5 fouls then he must be out of the game.\n#Person1#: Yes, what's worse is he can't take any further part in the game.\n#Person2#: That's really terrible. Oh, God, we forgot to cheer for Daddy.\n#Person1#: Never mind. After all he is not so attractive as Yao Ming, right?\n#Person2#: You are always so naughty.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are watching the game of #Person1#'s daddy. They are simultaneously talking about Yao Ming, the idol of #Person1#. #Person1# introduces the experiences of Yao Ming to #Person2#.","topic":"playing basketball"}
{"fname":"train_5962","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the date today?\n#Person2#: December the fifteenth. The day after tomorrow is little Tom's birthday.\n#Person1#: Right. What present should we give him this time? By the way, how old is he?\n#Person2#: Thirteen today and tomorrow. Fourteen the day after tomorrow.\n#Person1#: How time flies! He's a big boy now.\n#Person2#: And don't forget Mary, Tom's twin sister. It's her birthday, too.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's invite all their little friends to come and celebrate.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# December the seventeenth is Tom's birthday, and they plan to invite their friends to celebrate.","topic":"birthday celebration"}
{"fname":"train_5963","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want some envelopes please.\n#Person2#: Do you want the large size, or the small size?\n#Person1#: The large size please. Do Have you any writing-paper?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. I don't have any small pads. I only have large ones. Do you want a pad?\n#Person1#: Yes, please. And I want some glue.\n#Person2#: A bottle of glue.\n#Person1#: And I want a large box of chalk, too.\n#Person2#: I only have small boxes. Do you want one?\n#Person1#: No, thank you.\n#Person2#: Is that all?\n#Person1#: That's all, thank you.\n#Person2#: What else do you want?\n#Person1#: I want my change.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to buy some envelopes in large size, a large pad, and some glue.","topic":"buying stationery"}
{"fname":"train_5964","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, are we all ready to go?\n#Person2#: Yup, I think so. The car's packed. we have munchies and music, and the map's in the car.\n#Person1#: Did you get the camera?\n#Person2#: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?\n#Person1#: Yup, it's all set.\n#Person2#: You're sure we're not forgetting anything?\n#Person1#: I'm sure. . . we'Ve got all our bases covered.\n#Person2#: Well. let's get going then! I love road trips!\n#Person1#: Um. . . do you think we can make a pit stop?\n#Person2#: But we'Ve only been on the road for ten minutes.\n#Person1#: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are ready to go. But #Person1# forgot to go to the bathroom before they left.","topic":"ready to go"}
{"fname":"train_5965","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am going on a business trip to Guangzhou next Monday morning.\n#Person2#: To visit our supplier?\n#Person1#: Yes, as the New Year is coming, they're organizing a party for all their customers.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess you will meet many people in this field. So don't forget to pack enough business cards in your suitcase.\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: By the way, do you know that our company just made some changes in the business trip policy?\n#Person1#: No, no one has informed me of that so far, tell me.\n#Person2#: Ok, there is no cash advance anymore for short trips. You have to pay out of your own pocket, so save all the receipts from your business trip. And then attach them to your expense account. When you get back, our company will reimburse everything.\n#Person1#: I see. What about the maximum purdy and rate, any change?\n#Person2#: I am not sure. You can check with the finance department.\n#Person1#: I will call them this afternoon, thanks.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Have a nice trip.","summary":"#Person1# is going on a business trip to Guangzhou next Monday morning and #Person2# informs #Person1# of some changes that their company has just made in the business trip policy.","topic":"changed policies"}
{"fname":"train_5966","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm afraid I've a complaint to make, which is about the goods we ordered last week.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: I will explain the problem briefly. We found in the examination that 35 % of the goods have damaged.\n#Person2#: Really? That's something unexpected. You see, all our exports are strictly inspected before shipment. The goods were in perfect condition when they left the port.\n#Person1#: Here's the survey report issued by the China Commodity Inspection Bureau. According to the report, the damage was caused by poor packing. Our surveyors also discovered some cracks on the surface of a number of other cases.\n#Person2#: Our goods are well-examined before shipment. I'm afraid the losses must have occurred on route.\n#Person1#: Please look into the matter and solve the problem immediately.\n#Person2#: We will check with the parties concerned right away.","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# that 35% of the goods ordered last week have damaged caused by poor packing. #Person2# will check with the parties concerned right away.","topic":"damaged goods"}
{"fname":"train_5967","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dam it, I'm running out of money again, I really need to balance my budget and handle my money better.\n#Person2#: You did spend too much, and most of the expense was kind of unnecessary.\n#Person1#: But I make it.\n#Person2#: No, you don't have to spend every penny you make, you could save some every month, like a lot of other people do.\n#Person1#: I work hard so I deserve to enjoy, but that costs money.\n#Person2#: You should save in case of an emergency, you need to have more self-control, what things did you spend money on?\n#Person1#: The problem is that I have no idea. I didn't pay attention.\n#Person2#: Let's bygones be bygones, start saving right now.","summary":"#Person1# spends too much, and #Person2# suggests that #Person1# should save money in case of an emergency.","topic":"save money"}
{"fname":"train_5968","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you Liu Yan?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Have you brought your credentials?\n#Person2#: Yes, here you are.\n#Person1#: Let me have a look.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Your resume says you worked at DK Company for two years. What were you responsible for?\n#Person2#: I was responsible for sales.\n#Person1#: Have you received any honorable title personally?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was twice singled out as an'Advanced Worker'.\n#Person1#: Well, considering your qualifications, we believe you would be a suitable candidate.","summary":"#Person1# has a look at Liu Yan's credentials and asks Liu several questions. #Person1# thinks Liu is a suitable candidate.","topic":"successful job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5969","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, can you set the table?\n#Person2#: Um, sure. What are we having for dinner? Do I need to put out anything in particular?\n#Person1#: Well, make sure to put out the pepper and salt shakers. I don't know if your brother is coming tonight so set an extra place mat just in case.\n#Person2#: Ok, should I use the fancy silverware?\n#Person1#: Yeah, go ahead, forks, spoons and knives. I roasted some meat so be sure to put out some steak knives as well.\n#Person2#: I'll also set some cups and saucers for some coffee after dinner.\n#Person1#: Honey? Have you seen our soup bowls?\n#Person2#: They are in the cupboard where you keep the gravy boat and serving dishes. Just be careful because the wine glasses are also there.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for their dinner. #Person2# will use the fancy silverware, and #Person1# asks #Person2# where are the soup bowls.","topic":"prepare for dinner"}
{"fname":"train_5970","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, how have you been doing?\n#Person2#: I haven't been able to take a deep breath lately, and I need to know why.\n#Person1#: Have you had any type of bug lately?\n#Person2#: No, I'Ve been feeling fairly good most of the time. It just is hard to breathe.\n#Person1#: Has anyone ever told you that you have allergies?\n#Person2#: No one has ever checked me for allergies.\n#Person1#: Does this happen more when you are under stress?\n#Person2#: When the weather gets really cold, it gets worse.\n#Person1#: I am going to refer you to a pulmonary specialist who can run tests on you for asthma.\n#Person2#: Thank you for pursuing this. I appreciate your help.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can't breathe deeply lately and want to know why. #Person1# asks #Person2# several questions and will refer #Person2# to a pulmonary specialist.","topic":"health check"}
{"fname":"train_5971","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Sam.\n#Person2#: Hi Chris. I am glad to see you. Can you help me with my new computer?\n#Person1#: When did you buy your new computer?\n#Person2#: I bought it yesterday afternoon and they delivered it this morning at 10:45.\n#Person1#: So what's the problem?\n#Person2#: I am not sure. I just can't connect to the net.\n#Person1#: Can I have a look?\n#Person2#: Of course, come in.\n#Person1#: Oh this is the new little EEE notebook from Asks. How much did you pay?\n#Person2#: It was only 345 pounds.\n#Person1#: Very nice. I am sure we will sort out your Internet in no time.\n#Person2#: I am on my way to the doctor now, but I should be back in about 45 minutes. Can I come back at around 3:15?\n#Person1#: That will be perfect.","summary":"Sam's computer cannot connect to the net and he asks Chris to help. Chris will come to repair it after Sam's coming back from the doctor.","topic":"repair the computer"}
{"fname":"train_5972","dialogue":"#Person1#: That's great! We made 20 minutes earlier.\n#Person2#: Good thing, we took a taxi.\n#Person1#: Mom, you are the best!\n#Person2#: Hey, look there. It is an advertisement of the piano training class on the billboard. The place is not far from our home.\n#Person1#: Mom, come on. What are you thinking about?\n#Person2#: Your sister is in high school now ; no one plays the piano at home.\n#Person1#: Don't tell me you want me to do that?\n#Person2#: Why? Why not! The piano is right there.\n#Person1#: But I don't like playing the piano. And the homework keeps me busy enough.\n#Person2#: Anyway, I will have a look at the piano class after work by myself.\n#Person1#: How depressed!","summary":"#Person2# sees an advertisement for the piano training class and wants #Person1# to take the class. #Person1# feels depressed.","topic":"piano class"}
{"fname":"train_5973","dialogue":"#Person1#: They are playing the wedding march, and I have felt tears.\n#Person2#: I'm very touched, and I can't help bursting into tears at the wedding.\n#Person1#: Really? I have seen that our wedding, but just mary's.\n#Person2#: Mary looks so beautiful in the wedding gown, and I record the moment that I was bride.\n#Person1#: You are always be the most beautiful one in the world. What is the bridemaid's name?\n#Person2#: Judy, Why are you so interested in her?\n#Person1#: Don't be so sensitive, just a casual question, I caught you looking at the groomsman\n#Person2#: He's terribly handsome.\n#Person1#: I wonder why he is chosen to be the groomsman, and why mary doesn't marry him since he's much more attractive.\n#Person2#: Why are you so bitter? No one tells worse joke than you.\n#Person1#: Administer is doing a good job. I'm not sure they'll be as happy as we are.","summary":"Judy and #Person2# got very touched at the wedding ceremony. They also talk about the handsome groomsman, and Judy thinks he's more attractive.","topic":"at the wedding"}
{"fname":"train_5974","dialogue":"#Person1#: My name is James Owen. I'm Manager of Sales. How do you do?\n#Person2#: How do you do?\n#Person1#: Thank you for coming. Did you have any trouble finding the office?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. It was easy. Your office sent me a map.\n#Person1#: I apologize for this mess. They'Ve got me handling so many projects, and it's hard to keep things organized.\n#Person2#: That's OK. Thank you for seeing me.\n#Person1#: Well. Miss Sun, as you know, we are looking for an executive secretary with good English skills and some business background. We looked over your resume and thought you might be a good candidate.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Today's interview is for us to get to know a little about you. If needed, there will be a more lengthy interview later. So, if you're comfortable, let's begin.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"James Owen apologizes to Miss Sun for the mess in his office and tells her the interview purpose. If needed, there'll be a more lengthy interview later.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_5975","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to know something about transport in Britain.\n#Person2#: Well, we have got the railways connecting all our big towns. There are over 13,000 miles of track in Britain. Rail transport provides a very important service.\n#Person1#: What about road transport? Are your roads very good?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are on the whole. We've got about a quarter of a million miles of roads, and modern motorways appearing everywhere. We should have over a thousand miles of motorways soon.\n#Person1#: Is there a good air service in Britain?\n#Person2#: Well, yes. But it is not as important as our rail and road transport systems.\n#Person1#: What about travel by sea?\n#Person2#: As an island people and a trading nation, Britain's seafaring traditions have always been great. We used to have the biggest merchant navy in the world, carrying one third of the world's passengers, you know.\n#Person1#: But I suppose today sea travel has become less important, hasn't it?\n#Person2#: It has. But some people still prefer traveling by sea to any other form of transport.","summary":"#Person1# wants to know something about transport in Britain. #Person2# tells #Person1# the railways, road transport, air service, and sea travel. Rail and road transport systems are the most important in Britain.","topic":"British transportation"}
{"fname":"train_5976","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?\n#Person2#: Um...About ten minutes.\n#Person1#: Did you notice whether the No. 7 bus has gone by?\n#Person2#: Not while I was standing here. I'm waiting for the No. 7 myself.\n#Person1#: Good. Hot today, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.\n#Person1#: Me too. This is unusual for March. I don't remember it's ever been so hot and dry in March before.\n#Person2#: You were born in Florida then.\n#Person1#: No. I was born in New York. But I've lived here for ten years now.\n#Person2#: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana.\n#Person1#: Pretty cold in Indiana, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. That's why we moved. But we didn't know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California. Do you think we've missed the bus? I've been here for 20 minutes already.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. It never comes exactly on the half hour like it should.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for the No.7 bus. They talks about the hot weather in March, and the weather in their born places.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_5977","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark. How was your summer vacation?\n#Person2#: I worked at a restaurant the whole vacation. It was an exciting experience and I also made enough money for the next term. What did you do in your summer vacation?\n#Person1#: I attended some classes because I fell behind the others last term. I wanted to catch up with them.\n#Person2#: You are great. So have you seen David?\n#Person1#: He dropped out of school completely.\n#Person2#: Really? Why? I haven't seen him for several months.\n#Person1#: He worked at a good company as an assistant and since he did well, they asked him if he wanted to work full time.\n#Person2#: Wow. He's so lucky. He doesn't have a degree and he already has a job.\n#Person1#: It sounds good now, but I wouldn't have done that. I want a degree.","summary":"#Person1# and Mark share their summer vacation experiences. #Person1# tells Mark that David has been employed by a good company and dropped out of school completely.","topic":"summer vocation"}
{"fname":"train_5978","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to reserve two tickets on Saturday, the 10th.\n#Person2#: For which movie, madam?\n#Person1#: Um...for Dark and Stormy Night, please.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, that show is sold out.\n#Person1#: Well, how about on the 11th?\n#Person2#: Yes, madam, we do have tickets for that show.\n#Person1#: Are there any seats left in the middle?\n#Person2#: Yes, but they're not next to each other. If you want them together, we still have seats in the front and at the back.\n#Person1#: The front row sounds good. How much are the tickets?\n#Person2#: $13 total.\n#Person1#: Okay. Can I use my credit card?\n#Person2#: Sure. Could you give me your name, the name of your card, the card number, please?\n#Person1#: Uh, just a second. I have to get my credit card out.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# reserve two tickets for the movie named Dark and Stormy Night on the 11th and book the front seats.","topic":"reserve movie tickets"}
{"fname":"train_5979","dialogue":"#Person1#: wow, the duck looks so delicious. Should we order it, Rick? \n#Person2#: the chef is going to slice it into thin pieces. There will be around one hundred and twenty pieces of both skin and meat for each. \n#Person1#: I see. The chef is so skillful with his knief. \n#Person2#: absolutely. It is said that they serve 3, 000 ducks every day. \n#Person1#: incrediable. By the way, what are these in the plates? \n#Person2#: oh, they are pancakes, hollowed sesame buns, scallions, cucumbers and hoisin sauce. I will show you how to make one. \n#Person1#: thank you. I couldn't wait any longer to have a taste. \n#Person2#: Just roll it up and have a bite, Amy. \n#Person1#: oh, it's terrific. I love the falovr. Can you tell me how it was prepared? \n#Person2#: certainly. First, a Beijing duck is specially selected. After it is cleaned and dressed, it will be roasted in an open oven. Only wood of fruit trees are used to fuel the fire to give the duck a uniqu \n#Person1#: it sounds really complicated. No wonder it tastes so great. \n#Person2#: Yes, Amy, please have some more. ","summary":"Rick introduces the duck to Amy and shows her how to make one with the pancake. Rick also tells Amy the process of making the dish. Amy enjoys it and loves the flavor.","topic":"Beijing Duck"}
{"fname":"train_5980","dialogue":"#Person1#: good morning! \n#Person2#: good morning, Gav! Did you sleep well last night? \n#Person1#: I slept like a baby. I fell asleep right away last night, didn't wake up once, and didn't have nay nightmares! \n#Person2#: that's great news! You look much more relaxed than you did yesterday. \n#Person1#: I feel much better, but I'm still worried about something. \n#Person2#: what's that? \n#Person1#: well, I have to drive to school for a meeting this morning, and I'm going to end up getting stuck in rush-hour traffic. \n#Person2#: that's annoying, but nothing to worry about. \n#Person1#: for me, traffic jams are quite stressful, because I'm pretty impatient. How can I prevent myself from getting stressed if I get stuck in a traffic jam? \n#Person2#: just btrathe deeply when you feel yourself getting upset. \n#Person1#: Ok, I'll try that. \n#Person2#: is there anything else bothering you? \n#Person1#: just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend and I don't know what to do. \n#Person2#: do you have any other plans this weekend? \n#Person1#: I'm supposed to work on a paper that'd due on Monday. \n#Person2#: try not to take on more than you can handle. \n#Person1#: you're right. I probably should just work on my paper. Thanks! ","summary":"Gav tells #Person2# that he slept well but still worries about something. He feels stressed when caught in the traffic jam, and #Person2# gives him suggestions. A school called Gav to teach classes but he has the paper due. #Person2# advises Gav to take on things he can handle.","topic":"relax"}
{"fname":"train_5981","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me , can I use your computer to type my paper? \n#Person2#: No problem. \n#Person1#: I am afraid I can't finish typing it this afternoon. When will you use it tonight? \n#Person2#: Oh, Never mind, I finished my paper. So you can use it tonight . \n#Person1#: Thanks a lot! ","summary":"#Person1# borrows #Person2#'s computer to type the paper.","topic":"borrowing a computer"}
{"fname":"train_5982","dialogue":"#Person1#: Taxi. \n#Person2#: Get on, pls. Where do you wanna go? \n#Person1#: Thank you. Pls hurry, I am late. Can I get to the Battery Park before 4? \n#Person2#: All right, Miss. I think we will get there if there are no delays on the way. \n#Person1#: How exactly do you figure out the car fare? \n#Person2#: According to the kilometer rate, the first five kilometers are 4 dollars and every kilometer extra costs 50 cents. \n#Person1#: Oh, I see. \n#Person2#: Here we are, Miss. \n#Person1#: Thank you. How much do I owe you? \n#Person2#: You owe me 19 dollars. \n#Person1#: That's 20 dollars. Keep the change! \n#Person2#: Thank you! ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#, a taxi driver, to get to the Battery Park before 4, and #Person1# pays $20.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_5983","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is tough to say, Jordan, but I think we should break up. \n#Person2#: Are you serious? \n#Person1#: Yes, I mean it. \n#Person2#: But why? Did I do anything wrong? \n#Person1#: No, we are just too different. This isn't working. \n#Person2#: Hey, come on. It's too early to say that. We can fix things. \n#Person1#: I have thought about it for a while. I think it's time to move on for both of us. \n#Person2#: But I still love you. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry. \n#Person2#: I knew this would happen some day... \n#Person1#: Then why didn't you talk to me? \n#Person2#: Well. It's not all my fault, Anna... \n#Person1#: I don't want to argue with you anymore. This is going to be tough, but Let's try and be friends. \n#Person2#: I would like that Anna, but I think I'll need a little space for a bit. \n#Person1#: I think we'll be better off if we are apart. \n#Person2#: Shall we keep pur friendship? \n#Person1#: Sure, let's just be friends. ","summary":"Anna wants to break up with Jordan because they are too different. Jordan can't accept it, but Anna insists and says they can be friends.","topic":"breaking up"}
{"fname":"train_5984","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you study Chinese at the university here? \n#Person2#: Yes, I do. But my characters are very bad. \n#Person1#: It takes a long time to learn Chinese writing. \n#Person2#: Are you Chinese? \n#Person1#: Yes, I am. I am from Taiwan. I came here to study political science. \n#Person2#: How do you like it? \n#Person1#: I like it so far. But my English still needs work. \n#Person2#: I want to study Mandarin and international relations. \n#Person1#: Does the Chinese department here teach regular characters or simplified characters? \n#Person2#: They teach regular characters. \n#Person1#: I see. I'm from Taiwan, so I know regular characters better than simplified. \n#Person2#: You just said your English needs work, yes? \n#Person1#: Yes, that's true. Especially my writing. I think my papers aren't good enough. I make too many grammatical mistakes. \n#Person2#: Well, I am very serious about learning Chinese. But for me the hard part now is pronunciation. You have the four tones in Chinese. It is very hard. Maybe, if you have time, maybe we could do a language exchange. \n#Person1#: You mean you and I? \n#Person2#: Yes, why not? I mean, if you come to this cafe often, maybe we could meet here and practice Chinese and English. \n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. How often would you like to do it? \n#Person2#: Let's see. . . My schedule right now is quite busy. But I think I could spend 90 minutes a week in language exchange. \n#Person1#: How would we manage it though? How would we spend the 90 minutes? \n#Person2#: First, we could spend 45 minutes working on your English writing. If you want, I could help you edit your papers. Or we could do English conversation. Whatever you want. And then the next 45 minutes you would help me with my Chinese. \n#Person1#: Would I help you with writing? \n#Person2#: No. For me right now, the important thing is spoken Chinese. I need practice. So you could tutor me in speaking. We could use my textbook, and you could ask me questions. Then you could correct my mistakes. \n#Person1#: I think it sounds like a good system. But when is it convenient to meet? \n#Person2#: Well, today is Monday. Actually, for me Monday at this time would be the best. I am free from now until 11 \n#Person1#: Me too. In fact, I'm free until 1 \n#Person2#: So if you want to meet at 10 \n#Person1#: It sounds good. I will bring the papers I'm working on. \n#Person2#: And I will bring my textbook and a tape recorder. I would like to record some things so I can practice on my own. \n#Person1#: Let me give you my phone number. \n#Person2#: Sure. I'll give you mine too. Then we can call if we have to cancel for some reason. ","summary":"#Person2# is learning Chinese, and #Person2# thinks the hard part is pronunciation. #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s English still needs work. #Person2# advises that they can do a language exchange, and #Person1# agrees. They plan to spend 90 minutes a week in language exchange. They spend the first 45 minutes working on #Person1#'s English writing, and the next 45 minutes #Person1# will help #Person2# with spoken Chinese.","topic":"language change"}
{"fname":"train_5985","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm really glad I got a chance to talk to you before you left, Mary. Have a safe trip! \n#Person2#: Thanks. Try not to work too hard while I'm away! \n#Person1#: Yeah, I'll try not to! See you after Christmas. \n#Person2#: Okay-bye! Have a nice Christmas. ","summary":"#Person1# sees Mary off before Mary's Christmas trip.","topic":"see off"}
{"fname":"train_5986","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to look at some of your products. \n#Person1#: Did you have anything specific in mind? \n#Person2#: Well, to be honest, I mostly use Sarah Winter products now. But I'm not happy with them. So I would like to change companies. \n#Person1#: Well, you made a good choice. Coming to us, I mean. We have a full range of products from cosmetics to skin cleansers and moisturizers. \n#Person2#: What do you have in foundation? \n#Person1#: Our foundation is very high quality. Only the finest ingredients. It will moisturize your skin and it has a sun block rating of 8. \n#Person2#: What colors do you have in foundation? \n#Person1#: Let me show you. We have this rose color. We also have different shades of beige. \n#Person2#: The color I use now is rose. How much does this rose foundation cost? The 100ml bottle. \n#Person1#: In this size, we sell it for 53. 95. \n#Person2#: Wow! That's expensive. \n#Person1#: What you're paying for, Ma'am, are the ingredients. It is a very high quality product. \n#Person2#: I understand. I need some mascara too. Do you have a good thickening mascara? \n#Person1#: Of course. Here is our thickening mascara. We also have mascara designed to lengthen the eyelashes. \n#Person2#: Alright. And I want to consider your eye shadow too. Do you have a color chart I can look at? \n#Person1#: We have a very wide selection of colors. And our eye shadow is specially designed to moisturize the skin. So it is very gentle on your eyelids. Would you like to sample some? \n#Person2#: Oh, sure. I will need to clean off my own eye shadow first. \n#Person1#: I can help you with that. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# used to use Sarah Winter products but is not happy with them. #Person2# wants to change companies, and #Person1# recommends her some cosmetics, including the rose foundation, thickening mascara, and eye shadow. #Person2# wants to sample some eye shadow and #Person1# helps #Person2# with it.","topic":"change the products"}
{"fname":"train_5987","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need some flowers for my wife. It's her birthday. \n#Person2#: Very well. We have some fresh red roses. \n#Person1#: How much are the roses? \n#Person2#: $20 per dozen. \n#Person1#: That sounds like a good deal. \n#Person2#: Yes, they're on sale today. \n#Person1#: I'll take a dozen. \n#Person2#: Splendid. Will there be anything else? \n#Person1#: No, the roses will be fine. \n#Person2#: I'm sure your wife will love them. ","summary":"#Person1# buys a dozen red roses as #Person1#'s wife's birthday from #Person2#.","topic":"rose as present"}
{"fname":"train_5988","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this headline - Elvis Baby Born on Spacecraft. Where do these tabloids get such crazy stories? \n#Person2#: I've often wondered the same thing. I also wonder who reads them. Then I realize that I'm standing here reading them myself. \n#Person1#: It looks as though everyone in line reads them, or at least looks at the headlines. \n#Person2#: I think we picked the right line. This one seems to be moving more quickly than the others. \n#Person1#: Maybe our checker is faster at scanning the food. \n#Person2#: I'm glad. We have only about twenty things here, and I'm in a hurry to get home. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are reading the crazy stories on the tabloids because they are attracted by the headlines.","topic":"headlines"}
{"fname":"train_5989","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's this then? \n#Person2#: It's my geography, sir. The Map of Africa you set us. \n#Person1#: But this should have been handed in last Thursday. \n#Person2#: Yes, I know, sir. I'm sorry. \n#Person1#: Well, what's your excuse then? \n#Person2#: My mother's been ill and I had to stay at home. \n#Person1#: Oh, Yes? \n#Person2#: It's true, sir. ","summary":"#Person2# apologizes to #Person1# for handing in the geography late and explains the reasons.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_5990","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I want to check out. \n#Person2#: Okay. Come with me. \n#Person1#: Can I pay by a credit card? \n#Person2#: Sorry, you can only pay cash. \n#Person1#: OK. Here is the money. \n#Person2#: Here's your change. \n#Person1#: Would you wrap it for me? \n#Person2#: Of course, I'll get right on it. ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to check out, and #Person1# pays by cash.","topic":"checking out"}
{"fname":"train_5991","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm talking to Jackie Gold, who is a very proud mother. Her daughter Olyvia, appeared on the stage of London Palladium Theater in the musical, the Sound of Music last month. So how did it all come about?\n#Person2#: Well, until last year, the idea of her appearing at the London Palladium would have been unthinkable for our family. Things started to happen when Olivia got the leading role for the show Annie at the local theater. For Annie, Olivia had to learn more than 200 lines. She was on stage from most of the 2 hours show. I decided that we do 10 pages a night. After memorizing it, I gave her a line and she would have to tell me what the next line was. She picked it all up even better than her homework.\n#Person1#: And she did well in the part.\n#Person2#: She was great in the part. She had always been shy and she suddenly became less shy and more confident. A member of the stage management team for the show was taking over a local agency and asked her to sign up. So then she had an agent to represent her and try to get roles for her.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Jackie Gold, whose daughter Olivia appeared on the stage of London Palladium Theatre in the musical. Jackie Gold tells #Person1# the experiences of her daughter.","topic":"a proud mother"}
{"fname":"train_5992","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jennifer, I just to read this amazing book. Want to hear about it?\n#Person2#: Sure, Chavez.\n#Person1#: It's all about a guy named Harold, of about 30. He's trying to get from one side of the street to the other, but all these funny things keep happening to him. It is about 200 pages long. I was so into the book that I finished it in one day.\n#Person2#: Wow! It must have been very good. What did you like the most about it?\n#Person1#: The book is set in the future. I love reading books like that. It was also just really funny.\n#Person2#: Do you think I would like it?\n#Person1#: I think you would love this book. I will lend it to you.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Chavez. I can't wait to read it.","summary":"Chavez tells the story in an amazing book to Jennifer and will lend it to her.","topic":"an amazing book"}
{"fname":"train_5993","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see the new student in Miss Foley's class, Sally? I think she's from a poor family?\n#Person2#: Poor? Why would you think that?\n#Person1#: She had pieces of cloth on her jeans. I'll bet she has holes in them and she can't afford to buy new ones. Her mom had a so on the pieces of cloth to fix her old jeans.\n#Person2#: Rusty, you're a little behind the times, that's the fashion nowadays. Half of our class have pieces sewn on their jeans. If her parents are really poor, we certainly will help her.\n#Person1#: That's great, anytime we should help the poor.","summary":"Rusty thinks the new student in Miss Foley's class is poor because of the holes in her jeans. Sally tells Rusty it is fashionable.","topic":"fashionable jeans"}
{"fname":"train_5994","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tom. I haven't seen you for sometime. How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Oh, not too bad. I have been busy writing an article\n#Person1#: Really? Have you finished it?\n#Person2#: Yes, I finished it yesterday.\n#Person1#: Congratulations. Are you doing something this evening?\n#Person2#: No, nothing important. Why?\n#Person1#: Well, do you feel like going to relax yourself? Besides, I like music very much.\n#Person2#: Great. I'll meet you at your house at 7:00. Is that OK?\n#Person1#: OK. See you at 7:00.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"Tom has been busy with his article and finishes it yesterday. #Person1# invites Tom to relax tonight.","topic":"finishing an article"}
{"fname":"train_5995","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you from?\n#Person2#: The United States. I live in New York.\n#Person1#: Oh really? I think it's a big city with a large population, right? By the way do you like it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think it's the only place to live in.\n#Person1#: Why do you say that?\n#Person2#: You see, there's always something exciting to do and it's never boring.\n#Person1#: My place isn't boring either. You can fish, hike, grow vegetables, all kinds of things if you like. Though it is small and quiet.\n#Person2#: I guess so, especially here in New Zealand.","summary":"#Person2# is from New York and thinks people will never feel bored in this city. #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s place isn't boring either.","topic":"exciting city"}
{"fname":"train_5996","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bristol Restaurant, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'd like a plate of chicken noodles, 2 chicken wings, one roasted pork steak and a fish salad.\n#Person1#: OK, ma'am. Do you need any drinks?\n#Person2#: Mango juice, and that's all I want.\n#Person1#: All right, to which address should I send your order?\n#Person2#: 221B Baker Street and my name is Shirley Homes.\n#Person1#: I see, your food and drink will be delivered within half an hour. Hope you enjoy the meal.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Bye.","summary":"#Person2# calls Bristol Restaurant to order the meal. #Person1# will deliver the food within half an hour.","topic":"order the meal"}
{"fname":"train_5997","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why is the car before us stopping?\n#Person2#: What's going on?\n#Person1#: Look. Two cars are standing right in the middle of the road and the drivers are shouting rude words to each other. That's why that car stops.\n#Person2#: More and more people easily get irritated while driving.\n#Person1#: Yes. This is what is called road rage.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# witness and discuss a road rage.","topic":"road rage"}
{"fname":"train_5998","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, ma ' am, can I help you find something?\n#Person2#: Yes, actually I ' m looking to buy a camera.\n#Person1#: We ' Ve got a wide selection do you know if you ' d like a point-and-shoot, or something a little fancier? Are you shopping for yourself or for someone else?\n#Person2#: Actually I ' m buying a camera for my husband.\n#Person1#: Ah, well then I ' d recommend a nice entry-level digital SLR.\n#Person2#: Yeah? Can I take a look at the Sirs you carry?\n#Person1#: Sure thing, follow me. This here is the.\n#Person2#: The Canon Eos. Yeah it ' s ok, but I ' m looking for something that performs better in low light, has a better display panel, and longer battery life.\n#Person1#: Oh, ah, um the Nikon D60 is a nice option.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but what kit lens does this camera come with? I don ' t want some bulky telephoto lens.\n#Person1#: Oh, well this one has the, uh.\n#Person2#: Looks to me like an 18-55 mm lens. pretty standard, that will do. Not like my husband will be stalking celebrities or anything!\n#Person1#: So, ahem, can I interest you in any acc...\n#Person2#: Accessories? Do you carry polarizing filters?\n#Person1#: Polarizing filter um we should! I ' m sorry, ma ' am. It looks like we ' re sold out.\n#Person2#: No you ' re not! There are some right here!\n#Person1#: Oh, well, would you look at that! Polarizing filters.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your help, Ralph!\n#Person1#: No problem, ma ' am.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a camera for her husband. #Person2# tells #Person1# about her requirements on the camera. #Person1# introduces some products with different functions and specifications to her. Finally, #Person2# chooses a camera with polarizing filters.","topic":"buy a camera"}
{"fname":"train_5999","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you say?\n#Person2#: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?\n#Person1#: Well, I feel a little tired.\n#Person2#: Come on! A little labor, much health.\n#Person1#: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.\n#Person2#: Don't take too long. It would be a shame not to take advantage of such lovely weather.\n#Person1#: I won't be long. No more than ten minutes. Why don't you go ahead and I'll meet you in the park?\n#Person2#: I Believe I will. Look for me near the lake.","summary":"#Person2# persuades #Person1# to go for a walk together due to good weather and #Person1# agrees.","topic":"go outside"}
{"fname":"train_6000","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! Welcome to our bank! How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning! I'm Steven Smith. I want to open an account here.\n#Person1#: OK! Come this way please. You should fill a form here first. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much! And then what?\n#Person1#: If you don't mind, Mr. Smith, please go to counter number six to queue up and wait for the service.\n#Person2#: OK! Thank you.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"Steven wants to open an account. #Person1# guides him to fill a form and to queue up.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_6001","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have a lovely house, Jack.\n#Person2#: Thank you. But a number of things have been going wrong lately.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. What problems are you having.\n#Person2#: Oh, the whole house needs re-painting for starters. The carpet in the living room is worn out, and I'd like to put in new wall-to-wall carpeting. Last week, I had to call the plumber to fix the toilet. Anyway, all par for the course when you own a house, I guess. I think I am going to hire an interior decorator to look the place over.\n#Person1#: I'Ve studied home decoration as a hobby. Could I make some suggestions?\n#Person2#: Go right ahead.\n#Person1#: Well, I think a crystal chandelier would look great in your living room, and maybe some new drapes for the windows. Also, a grandfather clock would look great in the den. Perhaps you could buy some potted plants for the dining room\n#Person2#: Well, you really do have a talent for this, Alice. Thanks for the suggestions.\n#Person1#: You are welcome, Jack. Glad to be of help.","summary":"Jack has a nice house but many things have been going wrong lately. Then Alice offers some suggestions about his home decoration.","topic":"house decoration"}
{"fname":"train_6002","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like jazz, Tom?\n#Person2#: No, I don't like it very much. Do you?\n#Person1#: Well, yes, I do. I'm a real fan of Wanton Marsalis.\n#Person2#: Oh, does he play the piano?\n#Person1#: No, he doesn't!!! He plays the trumpet. So, what kind of music do you like?\n#Person2#: I like rock a lot.\n#Person1#: Who's your favorite group?\n#Person2#: The Cranberries. I love their music. How about you? Do you like them?\n#Person1#: No, I don't. I can't stand them!!","summary":"#Person1# likes Jazz while Tom likes rock. They talk about Wanton Marsalis and the Cranberries.","topic":"jazz and rock"}
{"fname":"train_6003","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever noticed that serious pollution in modern cities goes from bad to worse?\n#Person2#: You said it. We'er breathing poisonous air every day.\n#Person1#: I think it's time for the government to take strong action. And people should try to protect environment.\n#Person2#: I absolutely agree with you.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think people should take actions to protect the environment.","topic":"environment protection"}
{"fname":"train_6004","dialogue":"#Person1#: I cannot ignore her suggestion. In fact I always value her suggestion.\n#Person2#: I know. Maybe you will get the air if you go against her.\n#Person1#: Well, it takes two to make a happy marriage.\n#Person2#: And it takes two to make an agreement too. You have no guts, I am afraid.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1# has no guts to go against his wife.","topic":"different opinions"}
{"fname":"train_6005","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have wool socks?\n#Person2#: Yes. We have socks made of various materials. These socks are of imported wool.\n#Person1#: Can you guarantee the quality?\n#Person2#: Yes, absolutely.\n#Person1#: Where are the panty-hose?\n#Person2#: Here. We have black, white and transparent panty-hose here.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy wool socks and panty-hose. #Person2# serves #Person1#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6006","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Ted, I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: It's for a job. It looks perfect for you.\n#Person2#: Let's see. . . 'Wanted, manager for up-and-coming firm. Must have good organizational skills. Experience a plus. Please contact Betty Sue. 'Oh, I don't know. . .\n#Person1#: Come on, what have you got to lose?\n#Person2#: What about my resume?\n#Person1#: Here, I'll help you type one up.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Mary. You're a real pal. I'll call now to set up an interview.","summary":"Mary sees a job ad and encourages Ted to apply. Ted accepts.","topic":"a job ad"}
{"fname":"train_6007","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to have a two-day trip around the city.\n#Person1#: Would you please have a look at the table? I think this one fits you.\n#Person2#: It's interesting. I think I will take the bus tour. By the way, what about the lodging?\n#Person1#: We will lodge at the indigenes'houses. It's interesting.","summary":"#Person2# will take the bus tour for a two-day trip according to #Person1#'s recommendation.","topic":"a travel agency"}
{"fname":"train_6008","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know who won the election, right?\n#Person2#: I'm still shocked that Obama was elected.\n#Person1#: I couldn't believe it, either.\n#Person2#: He just made history.\n#Person1#: I hope you voted for him.\n#Person2#: Of course I did. Did you?\n#Person1#: I made sure to vote for him.\n#Person2#: I am really excited about this.\n#Person1#: I know how you feel.\n#Person2#: Hopefully, he'll change things in our nation.\n#Person1#: I know that he will.\n#Person2#: I trust him.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are excited that Obama won the election.","topic":"the election"}
{"fname":"train_6009","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'Ve just looked over your resume and I must admit I am quite impressed.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'Ve worked pretty hard to be able to list those accomplishments.\n#Person1#: You'Ve got plenty of training and experience. I wonder if you could tell me something about your goals. Where do you see yourself ten years from now?\n#Person2#: To be honest, I don't plan in that much detail. My goals tend to be general ; I define success according to the job at hand. I see myself advancing as I succeed, but I don't necessarily dwell on\n#Person1#: interesting! And how do you feel about decision-making? Are you an independent thinker, or do you depend more on your superior for direction?\n#Person2#: That depends a bit on the problem at hand. There are certain situations in which a manager can give a general directive, and expect his employees to know how to take the initiative on the detail\n#Person1#: Sounds good. Everyone is taking about teams these days. Can you describe your role as a member of a sales team?\n#Person2#: I see myself as an encourager. Of course, sales can be quite competitive and sometimes people in this field have a secret desire for others to fail. In my last job, each representative handled\n#Person1#: So, your experience is as impressive in practice as it is on paper.","summary":"#Person1# praises #Person2#'s impressive resume and asks #Person2# some questions, such as #Person2#'s goals, thoughts about decision-making, and the role as a member of a sales team. #Person2# answers perfectly.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_6010","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your family must be busy shopping for Christmas, now.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah and decorating the house too was colored paper and pictures. they will put a Christmas tree just inside the front door, pained toys and colored electric lights along the branches and plays all the gift packages under it\n#Person1#: Woo, your home will beautiful on Christmas.\n#Person2#: Sure thing.\n#Person1#: I do wish your christmas and happy new year.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2#'s family would decorate the house at Christmas.","topic":"decoration for Christmas"}
{"fname":"train_6011","dialogue":"#Person1#: In China at least, coffee is often associated with an exotic, well-to-do bourgeois lifestyle. Coffee is often considered a hobby of the well-educated, middle-class people.\n#Person2#: Maybe that's why some young chaps often spend a whole afternoon in a coffee bar, surfing the net or just typewriting something with laptop. While they are savoring a coffee at a leisured pace, they are actually showing off!\n#Person1#: Yes. Behind a lifestyle, there is a culture. Young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. While they may not really like coffee, they think it desirable and enviable to be lavish with money in those high-consumption places.\n#Person2#: Then what about tea? We need to bear in mind in the first place that tea, rather than coffee, has been the most popular drink for the Chinese people.\n#Person1#: Well. Tea represents another facet of popular culture. While a coffee bar is usually quiet and resonates with soft, elegant music, a teahouse is often a noisy, crowded, public space. People visit teahouses to associate with others, playing chess, chatting, or simply listening to operas.\n#Person2#: What a pity that the traditional teahouses, as depicted by Lao She, keep fading away so quickly in this metropolis. It is not easy to find an old-fashioned teahouse that suits the ordinary people's spending power either. Teahouses of today all feature a cozy, comfortable environment, and high-quality services, but can easily cost you a good deal, just like a coffee bar.\n#Person1#: Well, that's true. In a sense, it is not so much what you drink that really counts, as where and how you drink.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the popularity of coffee and tea in China, which represents in a culture aspect. Coffee is usually considered as a hobby of middle-class people and young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. However, the traditional teahouses keep fading away in the metropolis.","topic":"coffee and tea"}
{"fname":"train_6012","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much is this?\n#Person2#: You mean the large one or the small one?\n#Person1#: The large one.\n#Person2#: They're on special this week. They've been reduced to five dollars.\n#Person1#: Is this the only kind you have?\n#Person2#: No. We have some that are different in style but not in color. They're over there. Do you see the sign?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I think I'll look at those over there before I decide.\n#Person2#: Very well. Just take your time.","summary":"#Person1# is shopping. #Person2# serves #Person1#, showing the goods #Person1# is interested in.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6013","dialogue":"#Person1#: Aunt Cindy, do you shop online often?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's very convenient and the price is even lower.\n#Person1#: Last week, I tried to buy some books online, but I didn't know how to pay for them?\n#Person2#: You should open an account at the online bank first. After that, you can buy anything online.\n#Person1#: Are there many things online?\n#Person2#: Sure. You can find everything all over the world. Let's check it out online!\n#Person1#: Oh, what's this? Second-hand cellphone store?\n#Person2#: Yeah, this one is very famous with a good credit among on-line customers. It's like an open free market. If you want to change your cellphone for a new one, you can sell the old one here.\n#Person1#: Really? How to do that?\n#Person2#: Take some pictures of the thing you want to sell, then upload it onto line with a brief description about it and leave your connecting number. Then your stuff will be sold by auction.\n#Person1#: That's amazing. I'd love to try it later. Oh, an on-line virtual supermarket?\n#Person2#: Let's click to check it out.\n#Person1#: Oh, I got it. It simulates the real supermarket, which makes it feel so real. Mom will love it. She loves shopping in supermarkets.\n#Person2#: No doubt about it. Shopping online will get more and more popular. It's a real revolution about people's consuming habits.\n#Person1#: Are there any disadvantages about it?\n#Person2#: It takes some time for the stuff you buy online to arrive. But I think this problem will be solved soon.","summary":"Aunt Cindy introduces online shopping to #Person1#, including how to pay for online goods, how to sell second-hand cellphones, what the online virtual supermarket is, and the disadvantages of shopping online, etc. #Person1# feels excited and decides to have a try.","topic":"online shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6014","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't you have any good news?\n#Person2#: No. Yesterday I had to stay after school, because I was talking during my biology class.\n#Person1#: You'd better keep quiet in class.\n#Person2#: Sometimes I do. The day before yesterday, I was very quiet during my history class and I still had to stay after class.\n#Person1#: I don't understand.\n#Person2#: Because I fell asleep during the class, but it wasn't my fault. The lesson was very dull.\n#Person1#: I advise you to take school more seriously. If you don't pass your exam, you'll have to drop out and work as a result.\n#Person2#: I don't think that it makes much difference. If I have a job, I have to do dull work every day, but if I'm in school, I must listen to dull teachers every day.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# had to stay after class twice because #Person2# talked and fell asleep in class. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to take school more seriously.","topic":"take school unseriously"}
{"fname":"train_6015","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hotlines are very common in today's life, do you think so?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: Most of them are about amusement, in my opinion. But some of them are very important in our daily life.\n#Person2#: Is that true?\n#Person1#: Certainly. A free hotline offering help to teenagers was opened in Guangdong.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me something more about it?\n#Person1#: It is the first part of the national hotline system to help to protect teens' rights. Young people who have psychological problems or questions on legal issues can call for help. More than 100 experts are ready to offer help.\n#Person2#: Then what is the telephone number?\n#Person1#: Call 12355 if you are in Guangzhou and 020 12355 if you are outside.\n#Person2#: Oh, it will be a help to teenagers.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about hotlines. #Person1# introduces #Person2# a free hotline in Guangdong which offers help to teenagers.","topic":"hotlines"}
{"fname":"train_6016","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like a ticket to London, please.\n#Person1#: Round trip?\n#Person2#: No, one-way.\n#Person1#: OK. That'll be twenty-two pounds.\n#Person2#: Twenty-two? Last time I took this bus, it was only twenty.\n#Person1#: I know. The rate went up this month.\n#Person2#: Just like everything else. Does the bus still leave at two fifteen?\n#Person1#: Two fifteen at Gate Eleven. You ought to be at the door by two, though. The driver usually begins loading fifteen minutes before the trip.\n#Person2#: OK. Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: You are welcome. Have a good trip.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# buy a one-way bus ticket to London. #Person2# finds that the price rises up.","topic":"buy a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_6017","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Joe! Many people in our department are leaving for Thanksgiving. What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I think I'll just stay at home. I may see some friends and watch a few DVDs. And I probably would go to the Ottawa Car Show. What about you, Ariel? What's your plan?\n#Person1#: I am going to do some traveling with my family.\n#Person2#: Oh, where to?\n#Person1#: Toronto. And on our way, we're going to visit my aunt, Valley, in Kingston.\n#Person2#: That's exciting. How long do you plan to stay?\n#Person1#: Two days. I have a get-together party with my college friends on the tenth in Toronto. Oh, I'm afraid I've got to go now. My husband is waiting for me. And we'll have to pick up Daniel from school. Have a nice holiday, Joe!\n#Person2#: Thank you. You too!","summary":"Ariel asks Joe about his plan for Thanksgiving. Joe says he will stay at home and may go to a car show. Ariel will travel with her family.","topic":"plan for Thanksgiving"}
{"fname":"train_6018","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now Mr. Snow, what can you remember about the attack?\n#Person2#: Well, I was working late yesterday evening.\n#Person1#: What time did you leave your office?\n#Person2#: About a quarter past nine.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I looked at my watch.\n#Person1#: What did you do then?\n#Person2#: Well, I locked the door, and I was walking to my car when somebody hit me on the head.\n#Person1#: Did you see the attacker?\n#Person2#: No, he was wearing a stocking over his head.\n#Person1#: Tell me, Mr. Snow, how did you break your leg?\n#Person2#: Well, when the doctors were putting me into the car, they dropped me!","summary":"Mr. Snow tells #Person1# about the attack he encountered yesterday and how he broke his leg.","topic":"encounter an attack"}
{"fname":"train_6019","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Thompson. My name is Mary Brown.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Ms. Brown. Take a seat, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Well, Ms. Brown, could you please tell me about yourself?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course, I'm 18 years old and just graduated from Peterson Secretary School. I read your ad. in the newspaper and know that you are looking for a secretary.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me what you can do?\n#Person1#: I can do whatever a secretary is expected to do, such as typing, receiving phone calls, sending faxes, and writing reports.\n#Person2#: Well, it seems that your qualifications for the job are excellent. Could you tell me what kind of salary you are expecting?\n#Person1#: I saw in the ad. that this position offers a salary of around 2,013 a month.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: That would be fine with me.\n#Person2#: Is there anything you would like to know about the job?\n#Person1#: No, not so far.\n#Person2#: Good, thank you for coming, Ms. Brown. I've enjoyed meeting and talking with you. We'll let you know the result as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate the time you've given me.","summary":"Mary sees Mr. Thompson's job ad in the newspaper so she comes to meet him. Mr. Thompson interviews her and asks her what she can do and the salary she is expecting.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_6020","dialogue":"#Person1#: Gordon, I'm going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yeah, five of us. Why don't you join us? We're getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we're going boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we're going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy.\n#Person2#: You're not going to camp, are you? Isn't it a bit cold?\n#Person1#: No, we're not. It is a bit cold. We're staying in a country inn. It's not like five-star hotels or anything. But it's really comfortable.\n#Person2#: Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it's the boating that I don't like.\n#Person1#: Well, what are you up to?\n#Person2#: Sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the DVDs I've just bought. And that will be a busy weekend. I may finish watching Friends.\n#Person1#: I don't know how you can do that all weekend, Gordon. I'd get bored.\n#Person2#: I know, I know. But that's really what I want to do.","summary":"#Person1# invites Gordon to go to Keswick together so that they can go boating and do shopping there. However, Gordon refuses because he wants to watch the DVDs on the weekend.","topic":"an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_6021","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today's November 15th. It's almost time for Thanks giving.\n#Person2#: When is Thanksgiving Day?\n#Person1#: It's celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. What are your plans for it?\n#Person2#: I have no idea yet. What about you?\n#Person1#: The same as usual. My aunts and uncles and cousins come to our house for dinner.\n#Person2#: Oh, your family get together. What do you usually do?\n#Person1#: We usually have a big meal. My mother cooks turkey. But I prepare the vegetables. My aunts usually bring the pies. The women cook the meal, and the men wash the dishes.\n#Person2#: Really? In my family, when we get together the kids wash the dishes. The whole thing is a lot of work.\n#Person1#: Yes, but I like Thanksgiving. I was out of the country last year, and really missed it. That's one time in the year when families get together. John, if you haven't got any plans, why don't you come to my house to spend the holiday with us?\n#Person2#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# tells John about #Person1#'s plans for Thanksgiving. The plan is to have a big meal with the family. Then #Person1# invites John to join them on that day. John agrees.","topic":"Thanksgiving Day"}
{"fname":"train_6022","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm not sure if I can find work this summer. There aren't many jobs out there for inexperienced workers, and I can't just sit around all day.\n#Person2#: Have you ever heard about house-sitting? Tom is going to house sit for Mary's family this summer when they travel to China.\n#Person1#: What exactly is house-sitting?\n#Person2#: It's kind of like baby-sitting except that you're watching a house instead of kids.\n#Person1#: It sounds too good to be true. But I guess it won't be that simple. Anyhow, I'd like to have a try.","summary":"#Person1# can't find a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# try house-sitting. #Person1# would like to have a try.","topic":"house-sitting"}
{"fname":"train_6023","dialogue":"#Person1#: Last time I talked about the student services in the college. Today I'd like to talk about the Counselling Services. The College Counselling Service is located in the North Building. The counsellors are Ms. Penny Rawson and Ms. Ann David. I have asked Ms. Rawson to join us today to discuss their role. Ms. Rawson...\n#Person2#: Thank you. Both Ann and I are full-time counsellors. Students either come tons on their own or are referred to us by a tutor. We see students individually, run group therapy sessions and courses of sessions as we think necessary. We are here to help with any problems? no matter how great or small, such as homesickness, relationship difficulties, death and separation, sexual problems, undue stress due to work and so on. You will not be the first to be homesick, find college life stressful, or decisions problematic. So please don't hesitate to come and have a chat if there is anything bothering you. This is a confidential service but we are willing to arrange with your course directors, your tutors, Student Union officers, career department or doctors. We can also put you in touch with outside counselling services. As a part of the university, all counselling is free of charge for full-time students. I know some of you may feel that seeing a counsellor has a stigma attached to it, but let me assure you even the best balanced individuals encounter situations where they need someone to talk with. So please don't hesitate. You're welcome to make use of this service. We hope you will enjoy your studies at the university. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# is giving a speech and invites #Person2# to introduce the Counselling service in the college. #Person2# says students are welcomed to see a counselor when they meet any problems, such as homesickness, relationship difficulties and so on.","topic":"the counselling service"}
{"fname":"train_6024","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you free on the weekend?\n#Person2#: I haven't got any plans yet, why?\n#Person1#: There is an exhibition of Chinese paintings at the public library. Would you like to go with me?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but when?\n#Person1#: How about Saturday morning? It's cooler in the morning and maybe less crowded.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can not get up early on weekends. I'd prefer Saturday afternoon. Believe me there won't be too many people.\n#Person1#: So, shall we meet at 2:00, Saturday afternoon?\n#Person2#: OK, that would be great. I'll be waiting for you at my home.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to an exhibition of Chinese paintings. They ultimately decide to meet on Saturday afternoon.","topic":"an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_6025","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I need to find this specific magazine, and I am not sure where to look for.\n#Person1#: How old is the magazine? Is it a recent magazine less than a year old or is it an old magazine?\n#Person2#: You need to know how old the magazine is to find it?\n#Person1#: Yes, the more recent magazines are in the magazine reading room on the second floor, but after a year, magazines are tied together and kept on the third floor.\n#Person2#: Well, the magazine I want to find is more than a year old, so that means I need to go to the second floor. Oh,excuse me, what am I saying, the third floor.\n#Person1#: That's right, the third floor.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your help.","summary":"#Person2# needs to find a magazine that is more than a year old. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's on the third floor.","topic":"look for magazine"}
{"fname":"train_6026","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I speak to Mr. Johnson, please?\n#Person2#: Speaking. Who's calling, may I ask?\n#Person1#: This is the Town Job Center. We've received your e-mail and we have a job you may be interested in.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me about it? What kind of job? Where?\n#Person1#: Well, a college wants to hire some laboratory assistants. It's the kind of job you would like to do, according to your e-mail.\n#Person2#: Yes, I did put that in my e-mail.\n#Person1#: Yes. They also want a person who knows how to operate computers, so we think you are just the right person for the position.\n#Person2#: What about the pay and the hours?\n#Person1#: Let me check that. The pay they are offering is quite satisfactory, but the work hours are a bit irregular. Sometimes early in the morning, and sometimes late in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: Well. I am still interested in it, but I need some more details so that I can talk it over with my wife.\n#Person1#: Why don't you come here tomorrow?\n#Person2#: OK, I'll do that. See you tomorrow morning then. Bye!","summary":"#Person1# calls Mr. Johnson to say they have a job for him. Mr. Johnson wants to know more details so they decide to meet to talk about that tomorrow.","topic":"job offers"}
{"fname":"train_6027","dialogue":"#Person1#: not a single email until now? it's already twelve o'clock. I can't believe it! \n#Person2#: can't bear it, right? I've been there before. I'll feel comfortable if no one calls me or sends me text messages, like there is something missing. \n#Person1#: yeah, that's right. If no one sends me tect messages, I'll go crazy. \n#Person2#: actually, this is a kind of addiction called 'informania' or 'information overload'. \n#Person1#: addiction? checking emails and text messages often can be called an addiction? no way! \n#Person2#: yes, it is. Do you consider a frequent check of your income emails to be an integral part of your working day? \n#Person1#: aboslutely. \n#Person2#: do you have your cell phone with you wherever you go and check text messages and phone calls from time to time? \n#Person1#: yeah, it's a must. Otherwise, I may miss important phone calls and text messages. \n#Person2#: do you open all your IM tools whenever you're using a computer? \n#Person1#: yes. MSN, QQ, Skype, Google Talk, Ali wangwang, everything, so that I'll be in touch with all friends and relatives. \n#Person2#: now I can tell you're definitely addicted to the overflow of information. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about an addiction called information overload which makes people check emails and text messages frequently. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is already addicted to the overflow of information.","topic":"information overload"}
{"fname":"train_6028","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, my name is Martin. You've applied for the Laboratory Assistant's position, right? \n#Person2#: Yes. When I saw the advertisement I thought it would really suit me. \n#Person1#: Can you tell me why you replied to our advertisement? \n#Person2#: I think that I'll be really good at this kind of work. In fact I learn so fast that I'll be looking for promotion very shortly. \n#Person1#: Do you know exactly what you would be doing as a Laboratory Assistant? \n#Person2#: A laboratory assistant helps to maintain scientific equipment, keep a check on the supplies in the store, and prepare the chemicals for experiments. \n#Person1#: What sort of student do you regard yourself as? Did you enjoy studying while you were at school? \n#Person2#: I suppose I'm a reasonable student. I passed all my tests and enjoyed studying subjects that interested me. \n#Person1#: What were your favorite subjects at school? \n#Person2#: Maths and chemistry were my favorite subjects at school. I also enjoyed history. \n#Person1#: Do you have any plans for further study? \n#Person2#: Well, I've thought about doing the part-time Chemistry Certificate course at Technical College. I think I would really benefit from doing that. \n#Person1#: Have you ever had a job before? \n#Person2#: Yes. I have worked part-time at a take away food store-the one just round the corner. \n#Person1#: We have a lot of other applicants for this position. Why do you think that you deserve to get the job? \n#Person2#: Well, I've found out a lot about this type of work and my research suggests that I would be quite capable of doing the work involved. I also think that I would be able to handle any training course reasonably well. \n#Person1#: I think I have asked you everything I wanted to. Thank you for coming along to the interview. \n#Person2#: Thank you. When will I know if I am successful? \n#Person1#: We'll be in touch with you by telephone or by mail within a week. Well. Goodbye. \n#Person2#: Goodbye. ","summary":"#Person2# has applied for the Laboratory Assistant's position. Martin interviews #Person2# and asks questions, including the reason why #Person2# applies it, what #Person2# would be doing in the position, #Person2#'s favorite subjects, #Person2#'s plans for further study, #Person2#'s former working experience and so on. #Person2# will get the interview result by telephone or by email within a week.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_6029","dialogue":"#Person1#: Be quick. Put our bags in the deposit box. \n#Person2#: We got a problem. The deposit boxes are all full. We should have come earlier. \n#Person1#: I told you to hurry up a thousand times. You just put a deaf ear to it. \n#Person2#: Did you ? I didn't hear you. It was too noisy. \n#Person1#: I surely did! Ask the customer service counter if we can deposit our stuff there. \n#Person2#: They say we can't. They don't look after customers' stuff. \n#Person1#: It's all your fault! Now we can't get in shopping. \n#Person2#: OK, it's my fault. I'll stay here and look after our stuff. You can get in, shopping with Daniel and May. \n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea! \n#Person2#: Hey, don't forget to buy a suit for me. \n#Person1#: What color do you want? \n#Person2#: Black, of course. ","summary":"#Person1# blames #Person2# for being so slow so that the deposit boxes are full and they can't deposit their stuff. So #Person2# decides to stay, letting others to go shopping.","topic":"be too slow"}
{"fname":"train_6030","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to the McDonald's. What will it be for you, madam? \n#Person2#: One Big Mac and French Fries. \n#Person1#: Is there anything else? \n#Person2#: Give me one coke, please. \n#Person1#: Is this to go or to eat here? \n#Person2#: To go, please. \n#Person1#: That comes to four dollars and ten cents. \n#Person2#: And can I have some ketchup, please? \n#Person1#: It's on the service counter over there. Please go to help yourself. ","summary":"#Person2# goes to McDonald's and orders some food. #Person1# serves #Person2#.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_6031","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your house is very old. Does it need redecorating? \n#Person2#: Yes, it really needs redecorating. \n#Person1#: Shall I help you with it? \n#Person2#: I don't suppose you could. \n#Person1#: I have much time. I suppose it can be done. \n#Person2#: I'll be glad if you would. ","summary":"#Person2# will be glad that #Person1# can redecorate #Person2#'s house.","topic":"redecorate the house"}
{"fname":"train_6032","dialogue":"#Person1#: The total cost is 850 dollars. How would you like to pay? \n#Person2#: By credit card. \n#Person1#: We take Visa and Master Card. \n#Person2#: Do you take American Express? \n#Person1#: No, we don't. \n#Person2#: Ok, I'll use my Visa. Here you are. \n#Person1#: Thank you. . . please sign on the line. ","summary":"#Person2# ultimately pays by Visa and signs on the line.","topic":"type of payment"}
{"fname":"train_6033","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you usually get to school? \n#Person2#: I usually ride my bike. Which form of transport do you prefer to use? \n#Person1#: I feel that I can see more when I pedal a bicycle, but when I feel lazy, I drive my car. \n#Person2#: I think we should discourage people from using their private cars. They produce too much pollution! \n#Person1#: I agree, but I would find it difficult to stop using my car. It's just so convenient. \n#Person2#: Cars might be convenient, but they're so bad for the environment. \n#Person1#: Do you have a car? \n#Person2#: No. I used to have one though. Once I started using my bicycle to get around, I found that I didn't really need it. \n#Person1#: Maybe if I sold my car now, I wouldn't be so tempted to use it. \n#Person2#: You could try. It would save you a lot of money. \n#Person1#: That's true. Every month, I spend hunderds of dollars on gas, insurance, and repairs. \n#Person2#: If you got to class by riding a bicycle every day instead of driving, you will get lots of exercise, too! \n#Person1#: I could stand to lose a few pounds. Having a car has made me lazy. I never end up walking anywhere! \n#Person2#: Let's go to a car dealership. I'll help you try to sell your car for a good price. \n#Person1#: Sounds good! Let's go! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the form of transportation they use. Then #Person2# persuades #Person1# not to use a car because it's bad for the environment. #Person2# also suggests #Person1# sell the car to save money and to do more exercise.","topic":"form of transportation"}
{"fname":"train_6034","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm hungry, do you want to go to the burger shop and get something to eat?\n#Person2#: Sure, but I need to stop at the drug store first. I need some vitamins.\n#Person1#: Why do you want to waste your money? Vitamin pills don't really help you.\n#Person2#: Chris, that's not true, actually more people should take them, because they play a vital role in good health.\n#Person1#: How?\n#Person2#: Many people don't eat healthy food like fruit and vegetables, and don't have a balanced diet, so a vitamin pill can provide some of the missing nutrients.\n#Person1#: I know it's better to get all your nutrients from food, not from pills.\n#Person2#: That's right, but a lot of people eat like you.\n#Person1#: What does that mean?\n#Person2#: Your diet consists of fast food and soft drinks, that's not healthy.","summary":"#Person2# needs to buy some vitamins. Chris can't understand that. #Person2# explains vitamin pills are vital for those who don't eat healthy food.","topic":"eat vitamin pills"}
{"fname":"train_6035","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you handed in your exercise book, Jack?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, I haven't, Miss Smith. I have already finished the exercise, but I can't find my exercise book anywhere now.\n#Person1#: Really? I don't understand why you are always forgetting to hand in your exercise book. You are lying.\n#Person2#: Miss Smith, but it is true this time.\n#Person1#: I'm really angry with you. If you won't tell me the truth, I'll have to ring up your parents after class.","summary":"Miss Smith is angry because Jack says he finished the exercise but can't find it.","topic":" missing exercise book"}
{"fname":"train_6036","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you do last night? Did you work all night?\n#Person2#: I did do some work, but I watched a bit of TV, too.\n#Person1#: I watched a great football game on TV last night Did you watch it?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. I don't like football.\n#Person1#: Then what did you see?\n#Person2#: I saw the end of a film. It was quite good actually. It's a pity I missed the beginning, but I know the story was written by Shakespeare. It was about a boy and a girl who fell in love with each other, but their families were fighting against each other.\n#Person1#: You mean Romeo and Juliet?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about what they did last night. #Person1# watched a football game and #Person2# watched the end of Romeo and Juliet.","topic":"watch TV"}
{"fname":"train_6037","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the workers club for volleyball. If you'd like to come along?\n#Person2#: Isn't that far away?\n#Person1#: Not really. If you take the number 3 bus, you can get there in 10 minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a weights room and an indoor track. It's a great place to meet people.\n#Person2#: Now that you mention it, it would be nice to get away from the computer center for a change. And I really should get so more exercise. Working up a sweat in a ball game or the weights room would be nice. I've gotten so fat.\n#Person1#: Of course. Look at me, you're not the only one. In high school I had a lot more time to do sport activities. I was never a great athlete, but I had enough time to play tennis with my friends regularly. And during the winter, I'd go skating almost once a week at a place near my home. But after starting college, all that extra time disappeared, because I was always hitting the books. Now what little spare time you have must be used in doing exercises. At least the club is open until 12:00 am.\n#Person2#: I guess it's worth a visit. Did you say you going tomorrow night?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll come to. How about meeting me in front of the cinema at 8:00? And we'll catch the bus there.\n#Person1#: Sure, see you then.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to play volleyball together tomorrow night. #Person2# realizes it's time for more exercise so #Person2# agrees. #Person1# begins to talk about how much exercise #Person1# did in high school and how little time #Person1# can put into exercise now. They decide to meet in front of the cinema.","topic":"do more exercise"}
{"fname":"train_6038","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Oh, hello. Yes, I want something to wear at a conference.\n#Person1#: So you're looking for something quite smart.\n#Person2#: Yes, some kind of business suit. This is nice. Is this one on sale?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. There's a 25% reduction on this one. It's a real bargain.\n#Person2#: It's still a bit expensive for me. Is there a discount for cash?\n#Person1#: Oh no, I'm sorry.\n#Person2#: Oh, well. Can I try it on?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. The changing room is just over there.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a business suit. With #Person1#'s assistance, #Person2# wants to try one.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6039","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Have a seat, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'm interested in the sales manager position you advertised yesterday.\n#Person1#: Well, have you been in the sales department for a long time?\n#Person2#: Yes, for 10 years.\n#Person1#: Then, why do you want to come to my company?\n#Person2#: I am in a small company and chances of my future development are small. Also I enjoy working at different places and meeting new friends.\n#Person1#: That sounds nice but your future depends on your performance not your age.\n#Person2#: I understand.\n#Person1#: Now, please fill out this form.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks.","summary":"#Person2# wants to apply for the sales manager position. #Person1# asks #Person2# questions and asks #Person2# to fill the form.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_6040","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard of the UA Healthbox?\n#Person2#: No. What's that?\n#Person1#: It was created by the company Under Armor. It's a new set of 3 smart devices: a wristband, a scale and a heart-rate monitor. They all record information about you when you exercise, which is then collected in the app UA Record.\n#Person2#: I like that all of the information goes into one app, but it doesn't sound very different from other products that are already out there.\n#Person1#: Check this out, though. You can touch the screen of the wristband to signal that you're starting or ending an activity. Then the scale measures your body fat and weight, while the monitor tracks your heart rate. You wear the heart monitor on a band around your chest. The best part about it is that you can set goals and measure your progress.\n#Person2#: How much does it cost?\n#Person1#: The whole set is around $400. But you can just buy the wristband if you want, which is $180.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's not exactly a bargain, is it?","summary":"#Person1# introduces the UA Healthbox which has a new set of a wristband, a scale and a heart-rate monitor to #Person2#. #Person1# also shows the product's special functions. #Person2# thinks it's expensive.","topic":"introduce a product"}
{"fname":"train_6041","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, and welcome to You and Your City. Every week we speak to a teenager from a different place. Tonight, we're speaking to 17-year-old Dave, who lives in London. Hi, Dave!\n#Person2#: Hi, Lillie!\n#Person1#: Dave, everyone knows that London is an exciting city for tourists. But what's it like for a teenager living there?\n#Person2#: Oh, London is a great city to live in. I study at a local school and at the weekend, like all teenagers, hang around with my friends.\n#Person1#: What do you do?\n#Person2#: Lots of things. We go to cinemas and clubs. But what I like most is the park. At the weekend, the park is crowded with joggers and footballers. In fact, I play football there every Sunday morning with my mates.\n#Person1#: What else do you enjoy doing?\n#Person2#: Well, London's famous for its entertainment. There's always a music or street festival on somewhere. I really enjoy those kinds of festivals. Actually, next week, there's going to be an international Jazz festival, and if you're into theaters museums or gallery's there are plenty of those around. But to be honest, that's not really my things. Oh, of course, there are lots of good restaurants. But I seldom go there. They're too expensive for me.\n#Person1#: Well, Dave, You seem to live happily in London.\n#Person2#: Sure, thanks for inviting me to appear on your program. Bye.","summary":"Lillie is doing a program where a teenager from a different place will be spoken to. Dave is invited to introduce his feelings about living in London. Dave then talks about the things he enjoys in London.","topic":"feelings about London"}
{"fname":"train_6042","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for meeting with me today.\n#Person2#: Well. We're trying to finish interviews today. We need a roommate by the first of next month.\n#Person1#: OK. So how many of you live here?\n#Person2#: There are 3 of us. Mary and Rob are both nursing students. I graduated last year and I'm working in a bank.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. I'm a student as well.\n#Person2#: You don't smoke, do you? Mary refuses to live with smokers. Our last roommate claimed that she never smoked, but sometimes she would and it upset Mary a lot.\n#Person1#: No, no, I'm a non smoker.\n#Person2#: OK, good. My main concern is that you are quiet. We study a lot around here.\n#Person1#: I'm quiet. I'm also very clean.\n#Person2#: Great. Rob is the cleanest one in the house, so he'll be thrilled to hear that.\n#Person1#: Do you guys ever cook dinner together?\n#Person2#: Robin, Mary do. They're both very healthy. They eat salads and exercise every day. I work a lot, so I buy cooked food at a restaurant, then carry it away to eat at home most nights. But sometimes they share their food with me.\n#Person1#: I love to cook and I always make a lot, so I'd be happy to share with you.\n#Person2#: Awesome! Well, You seem like you'd fit in well in the house. When Mary and Rob get home this afternoon, I'll tell them that I met with you and I think they would like you. After that, I'll give you a call.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# needs a roommate and #Person1# comes to apply for it. #Person2# then introduces the other two roommates here and asks about #Person1#'s living habits. #Person2# thinks #Person1# would fit in well in the house. They are satisfied with each other.","topic":"roommate"}
{"fname":"train_6043","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Susie. Can I borrow your car tonight?\n#Person2#: No. The last time you borrowed it, you returned it with the gas tank empty.\n#Person1#: Did I? I'm sorry, baby. I promise to fill the tank this time.\n#Person2#: What do you need it for?\n#Person1#: I want to take my mom out to dinner.\n#Person2#: And I'm not invited?\n#Person1#: You can come if you want. I thought you probably had plans with your friends.\n#Person2#: I do. But I'd rather go with you. Don't you think it's time for me to meet your mother?\n#Person1#: OK, sure. Just don't expect her to love you right away. She never thinks any girl is good enough for me.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow Susie's car to take his mom out for dinner. Susie, #Person1#'s girlfriend, wants to go together.","topic":"meet boyfriend's mom"}
{"fname":"train_6044","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Julia, it's Robert. How are you? I didn't see you in class today and I wondered if you were alright.\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I'm better now, but I decided to take the day off as I woke up with a slight cold. It's really so nice you called.\n#Person1#: Julia, I got you a copy of the main points of the lecture. It was just an introduction to French impressionist paintings.\n#Person2#: I see. I can read it then before the next class.\n#Person1#: Uh Julia, I'm calling as I wonder if you are free on Saturday night. My friend Max is having a party and I'd like to know if you want to go.\n#Person2#: That would be really nice. I'll be free then. What time shall we go?\n#Person1#: How about meeting in the student union bar at 7:00 o'clock?\n#Person2#: That'll be fine, but shouldn't we buy a present for Max?\n#Person1#: Well, we can stop at a gift shop on the way.\n#Person2#: Fine. I'll see you then.","summary":"Robert calls Julia to know whether she is ok because she didn't come to class today. Julia says she is better now. Robert then invites her to go to a party. Julia agrees.","topic":"an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_6045","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've been waiting here for nearly ten minutes now, and there still isn't a bus in sight.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid we'll be late for the party.\n#Person1#: Have you got the time, Tom?\n#Person2#: Yes, my watch says a quarter to seven. but there is something wrong with my watch!\n#Person1#: But you bought it only last month.\n#Person2#: Yes, but ever since I bought it, it gains about five minutes a day, so I ' Ve got to have it repaired.\n#Person1#: How long will it take us to get there?\n#Person2#: I think about ten minutes by bus.\n#Person1#: It's not far away, then. Let's walk, it's beginning to rain.\n#Person2#: Wait! I think I see a bus coming now. Let's hope it's the No. 22 bus.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# wait for the No. 22 bus to go to the party. They are afraid they will be late for the party.","topic":"wait the bus"}
{"fname":"train_6046","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been so tired recently. I've been trying, but I don't think I'm up to this job.\n#Person2#: You need to take a break, maybe a vacation.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, indeed. I've run out of steam. To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.\n#Person2#: Is that so?\n#Person1#: Yes, I don't want to be stuck in a rut. I want to move on.\n#Person2#: Have you decided?\n#Person1#: Yes. I want to get a better job.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me why you want to quit?\n#Person1#: I quit just because of the dissatisfying salary and the trouble in getting along with my colleagues.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible. Do you want to get a higher salary in our company?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. I've promised my girlfriend. We'll travel southwards to find a job that offers higher pay.\n#Person2#: OK, I'd like to say that I've really enjoyed working with you. However, I think you should work harder for your new job and then you can ask for higher pay.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much for your advice.\n#Person2#: And every best wish for your new job.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# feels tired and wants to get a better job because of dissatisfying salary and bad colleagues' relationship. #Person1# promises #Person1#'s girlfriend to go south to find a job with higher pay, #Person2# gives #Person1# advice and best wish.","topic":"change the job"}
{"fname":"train_6047","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to go try on these clothes.\n#Person2#: What did you find?\n#Person1#: I found some jeans, and a new blouse.\n#Person2#: Go and try it on.\n#Person1#: What do you think?\n#Person2#: I love that shirt on you.\n#Person1#: What about the jeans?\n#Person2#: They don't really fit you right.\n#Person1#: I don't think so either.\n#Person2#: That blouse is absolutely wonderful on you though.\n#Person1#: Well, I'll just buy the shirt.\n#Person2#: That would be a good idea.","summary":"#Person1# tries some clothes and #Person2# suggests #Person1# buy the shirt.","topic":"buy clothes"}
{"fname":"train_6048","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'm interested in antiques. Do you have any?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have a great variety of Chinese antiques.\n#Person2#: What do you have?\n#Person1#: Well, we have some painting and some porcelain. Which do you like better?\n#Person2#: I'd like porcelain.\n#Person1#: Good. How about the table set?\n#Person2#: Oh, it looks well. I like it very much.\n#Person1#: It's made in Jingdezhen.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: One thousand eight hundred yuan.\n#Person2#: It's not expensive. I'll take it.","summary":"#Person1# shows some porcelain to #Person2# who is interested in antiques. #Person2# takes the porcelain table set.","topic":"porcelain"}
{"fname":"train_6049","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen the new James Bond movie?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. You?\n#Person1#: Yes. What did you think of it?\n#Person2#: I thought it was better than the others-I really liked it. What did you think of it?\n#Person1#: Yes, I liked it, too. It was exciting, but not over the top. Do you know what I mean?\n#Person2#: Mmm. That's what I thought too. I really liked the car chase, and the opening credit sequence was very exciting. And I always enjoy watching Pierce Brosnan.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. He's brilliant. Did you like the title song?\n#Person2#: Not as much as last time, actually. What's the name of the American actor who was in the supporting role?\n#Person1#: Hum, Edward Norton, or something like that. Did you like him?\n#Person2#: Yes. He was excellent. They worked well together, don't you think?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I think the woman was better. She provided a good love interest. Lucky James Bond!\n#Person2#: Yes!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# liked the new James Bond movie, #Person1# doesn't like the title song as much as last time and #Person2# thinks the woman in the supporting role was better.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_6050","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are going to have a picnic tomorrow at the picnic center.\n#Person2#: That's great.\n#Person1#: Now let's get things ready.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. There are all kinds of things in the center.\n#Person1#: That's much more convenient. We don't even have to bring the flavorings.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the picnic center has everything they need.","topic":"picnic"}
{"fname":"train_6051","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've settled price, order, payment, now I am calling to ask about package. How can we pack the goods?\n#Person2#: As a rule, we use cardboard boxes for outer packing. Besides, I would like to make it clear that each piece of computer will be dismantled into several parts before shipment.\n#Person1#: Do you mean that we are responsible for putting them together?\n#Person2#: Yes. As you know, that's the common practice for exporting computer. This can avoid some damages on computers in the process of transportation.\n#Person1#: I see. Why not use wooden cases?\n#Person2#: If you prefer wooden cases, we will provide them. But cardboard boxes are light, less expensive, and more convenient to handle in the course of packing and unpacking.\n#Person1#: Oh, I know. Does it mean that shipment will have to be delayed if I insist on using wooden cases?\n#Person2#: Perhaps. That will be more complicated, if we use wooden boxes.\n#Person1#: Then you may use cardboard boxes for outer packing so long as you can guarantee the safety of the computers.\n#Person2#: That is guaranteed. Each box is lined with foam plastic in order to prevent damage by air, water or stress. Besides, cardboard boxes will be secured together on wood pallets by overall metal strapping.\n#Person1#: Sounds good.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that they will use cardboard boxes to pack the goods and dismantle the computers before shipment. #Person1# agrees using cardboard boxes as long as #Person2# can guarantee the safety of the computers.","topic":"pack the goods."}
{"fname":"train_6052","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, Mr. Taylor. I'm so glad you were able to come.\n#Person2#: Glad to meet you again, Mrs. Hao. You are so kind.\n#Person1#: Now dinner's ready. Let go over to the dinner table. Would you like to use the chopsticks or the fork and knife, Mr. Taylor?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's a real Chinese meal. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I'd take the chopsticks.\n#Person1#: Yes, hope you like it. Do you need beer or wine?\n#Person2#: Beer, please. Oh, there are so many dishes.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you like them. . . We'd appreciate your kind consideration in the coming negotiation. Let's drink to our friendship.\n#Person2#: Let's hope for good cooperation between us.","summary":"Mrs. Hao is so glad that Mr. Taylor can come for the Chinese dinner and they toast for the good cooperation between them.","topic":"have a dinner"}
{"fname":"train_6053","dialogue":"#Person1#: do you like music?\n#Person2#: well, it depends.\n#Person1#: do you think this music is warm matched?\n#Person2#: of course yes.\n#Person1#: how about the lyrics?\n#Person2#: very touching.\n#Person1#: it bring me back to some of my childhood memories.\n#Person2#: yes, it is so. i love songs that take me to some places i have not been or have been for a long time. it is fun and exciting.\n#Person1#: of course. it is really fantastic too, and it makes me eager to dance.\n#Person2#: it is full of energy.\n#Person1#: this song is really worthy listening to and enjoying.\n#Person2#: it certainly is.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# enjoy the song because it brings #Person1# back to childhood memories and makes #Person1# eager to dance.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_6054","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. More Hotel. At your service.\n#Person2#: good morning! I'd like to make a reservation, please. Do you have any rooms available for the next week?\n#Person1#: All right. Single-room or double-room?\n#Person2#: Double-room, please. It's for an American couple.\n#Person1#: Hold on, please. Let me check the bookings. Yes, we have double-rooms available. What kind of room would you like, sir?\n#Person2#: I'd like a room with a nice view, please.\n#Person1#: We have a nice garden-view room.\n#Person2#: Good. I'll take that one. Is there a bar in your hotel?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. And there is also a party going on each Saturday night in the bar till next morning.\n#Person2#: Party all night? Hotel California? No kidding. Anyway, what's the room charge?\n#Person1#: 888 Yuan per night. With breakfast. ' Northern Star ' buffet! What's there arriving time?\n#Person2#: They turn up around 4p. m. next Monday, and they check out on next Sunday.\n#Person1#: I see. May I have your name and phone number?\n#Person2#: Yes. 6710121 3. Benjamin.","summary":"Benjamin books a double room with a nice garden-view for an American couple in #Person1#'s hotel which has an all-night party in the bar each Saturday.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_6055","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jenny. You look like you are in a hurry to somewhere. Where are you going?\n#Person2#: I am going to the bank. I need to cash some checks.\n#Person1#: That's great. We can go to the bank together.\n#Person2#: Why are you going there?\n#Person1#: I will go to Japan on business for 5 days next Tuesday. I want to exchange some Japanese yen.\n#Person2#: I see. Will you bring a lot of money with you?\n#Person1#: Not really. I plan to bring some cash and withdraw money at the ATM in Japan.\n#Person2#: Do you have the bank card in Japan?\n#Person1#: Nope. You can use the credit card to withdraw the money in foreign countries.\n#Person2#: That sounds really convenient. Do you pay extra money to enjoy this service?\n#Person1#: No. It is free of charge.\n#Person2#: Great! I will apply for a credit card when I go to the bank later.\n#Person1#: I think we are running out of time. The bank is going to close soon.","summary":"#Person1# and Jenny will go to the bank together because Jenny needs to cash some checks and #Person1# will exchange some Japanese yen. Jenny wants to apply for a credit card.","topic":"bank"}
{"fname":"train_6056","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of movies do you like, Sue?\n#Person2#: I like all kinds of stuff. I admit I love romance.\n#Person1#: Just like my wife. So, what's your favorite movie?\n#Person2#: You mean my favorite movie of all time? I guess I'd have to say pretty woman.\n#Person1#: Yeah, my wife likes that one, too. Personally, I prefer action movies.","summary":"Sue and #Person1#'s wife like romantic movies but #Person1# prefers action movies.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_6057","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you meet the new girl in our sales department. She is taking the place of Maggie during her alternative leave.\n#Person2#: Did they finally fill that post, how come I haven't seen her? She must have not been inducted yet.\n#Person1#: I guess not, They haven't officially introduced her to the whole staff yet, she barely started yesterday.\n#Person2#: Is she just working temporarily? What are they going to do when Maggie comes back from leave.\n#Person1#: If the new girl is competent, maybe they will promote her when that time comes.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the new girl who takes the place of Maggie during her alternative leave.","topic":"a new girl"}
{"fname":"train_6058","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to go sightseeing tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Not a bad idea.\n#Person1#: What would you like to see in Beijing?\n#Person2#: Well, let's see. I'd like to go to see the Summer Palace.\n#Person1#: I'll pick you up here tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# will bring #Person2# to go to Summer Palace in Beijing.","topic":"go sightseeing"}
{"fname":"train_6059","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jack. Long time no see!\n#Person2#: Yeah. How's everything going?\n#Person1#: Not bad. At least I am still alive.\n#Person2#: Just alive? I guess you are some lucky guy. I heard you are going out with Jane.\n#Person1#: Where did you get that idea?\n#Person2#: Oh, come on. Jane is a very nice girl, someone you meet only once till lifetime.\n#Person1#: You are right. I am not boasting, but she is really as beautiful as she is intelligent.\n#Person2#: Well, I really envy you for finding such a nice girl.","summary":"Jack envies that #Person1# should date with Jane who is a nice girl.","topic":"talk about Jane"}
{"fname":"train_6060","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm glad we live in a small town.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Because the houses look so nice at Christmas time.\n#Person2#: Yes, they do. Do you have a Christmas tree this year?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have a big tree this year. I bought the decorations at the five-and-tencent store yesterday. Do you want to come and see it?\n#Person2#: I can't now because I have to buy a present for my mother.\n#Person1#: When can you come?\n#Person2#: I don't know when I can come. I'll let you know later.","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to see decorations #Person1# bought for the Christmas tree, but #Person2# has to buy a gift for her mother.","topic":"Christmas tree"}
{"fname":"train_6061","dialogue":"#Person1#: Graham, why are you always on the phone with Jane?\n#Person2#: Because we are partners in our science lab. Why are you so jealous?\n#Person1#: The other night when you came home there was lipstick on your right cheek. How do you explain that?\n#Person2#: My aunt Mary just flew in from Cleveland and she laid one right on my right cheek.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Of course I am. I only love you, Amy.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'm sorry. I believe you.\n#Person2#: Why do you always accuse me like that?\n#Person1#: Because you are the most handsome boy at the university and I love you so much! I guess I just go crazy sometimes. That's all.\n#Person2#: Oh, Amy. I am the luckiest guy in the world.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Because I am loved by the most beautiful girl in the world!\n#Person1#: Oh. Graham. I love you so much and I really believe in our love.","summary":"Amy is so jealous because Graham is always on the phone with Jane and there was lipstick on his right cheek yesterday. Graham promises that he only loves Amy.","topic":"couples quarrel"}
{"fname":"train_6062","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do I need a visa?\n#Person2#: No, I shouldn't think so. But you must take your passport of course.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. I must get my traveler's check and some foreign currency.\n#Person2#: Yes, you need the traveler's check but you needn't get any foreign currency. You can have my US Dollars, I don't need them.\n#Person1#: Really? That's very good of you, Helen. But I must get a new suitcase, my old one needs repairing.\n#Person2#: You needn't buy one. You can have mine.\n#Person1#: That's very kind of you, Helen. I hope you don't mind my leaving you like this. I need a holiday. It won't be long.\n#Person2#: Don't be silly, John. I'm going with you. It's necessary for me to have a holiday too.","summary":"Helen tells John that he can use her foreign currency and suitcase during the holiday and she will have a holiday with him.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_6063","dialogue":"#Person1#: When you are in a restaurant you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?\n#Person2#: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill.\n#Person2#: That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant.\n#Person1#: That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening?\n#Person2#: Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill.\n#Person1#: Did you? How is he these days?\n#Person2#: He seemed ok. We didn't stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other.\n#Person1#: I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it?\n#Person2#: Of course. What do you want to move first?\n#Person1#: Let's move the sofa. Can you get a grip on the bottom at that end? I'll lift this end. I want to move it sideways in that direction.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the way to ask the waiter to bring the bill in a restaurant because #Person1# found impolite behaviour last night. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# walked along the canal yesterday evening. #Person1# asks #Person2# to help with moving some furniture.","topic":"yesterday evening"}
{"fname":"train_6064","dialogue":"#Person1#: good afternoon! Can I help you?\n#Person2#: could you show me where the Chinese-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat.\n#Person1#: this way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade.\n#Person2#: oh, they look nice. May I try that back one on?\n#Person1#: of course. The fitting room is right over there.\n#Person2#: do you have a medium in the same color? This one is a little tight.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. All the back of that size are sold out. Would you like a red one?\n#Person2#: ok, let me try it on. what do you think?\n#Person1#: oh, that suits you very well. Besides it is believed in China that the red color brings happiness and good luck.\n#Person2#: really? I'll take it, and I'm leaving here tomorrow. Is it possible for you to send one in black to me by mail when you gte it in?\n#Person1#: our pleasure. Please fill out this form, leaving your address and telephone number.\n#Person2#: thanks. Who much would that come to?\n#Person1#: let me see. . .","summary":"#Person1# is assisting #Person2# in buying silk coats. #Person2# buys a red one and asks #Person1# to send one in black by mail when #Person1# gets it in.","topic":"Chinese-style clothing"}
{"fname":"train_6065","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too.\n#Person1#: You are a graduate, right?\n#Person2#: I recently graduated from college as an English major.\n#Person1#: So you don't have much related work experience.\n#Person2#: Admittedly, I don't. But I still beg you to give me an opportunity, and I'm willing to learn with my best effort.\n#Person1#: Well, did you get any honors or rewards in college?\n#Person2#: I have got a Business English Certificate and a Certificate of TEM 8.\n#Person1#: What about your computer skills?\n#Person2#: I got professional training in this field, and I believe I can fit the position well.\n#Person1#: And anything else?\n#Person2#: I have taken some courses in college, such as translation, business English, and so on. So I have a good mastery of both spoken and written English\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Your approval would be my honor.","summary":"#Person2#, who is a graduate student without work experience, wants to get a job and shows #Person2#'s honors, skills, and determination to #Person1#.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6066","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have a good weekend?\n#Person2#: Well I wanted to go for a picnic but it rained too much.\n#Person1#: Oh I see. So what did you do then?\n#Person2#: I washed my car instead.\n#Person1#: Ahh. And how about on Sunday? Did you watch the football?\n#Person2#: No I didn't. I worked in the morning then I played tennis with my husband.","summary":"#Person2# washed the car on the weekend and played tennis with #Person2#'s husband on Sunday.","topic":"weekend activity"}
{"fname":"train_6067","dialogue":"#Person1#: You see, the bungee participants take a deep breath when they stand at the starting spot and then, like diving, their heads are over heels and they jump off into the realm of the combination of heaven and earth The wind roars at their ears and their bodies rapidly descend. They do not even have enough time to do several gymnastic movements and they are rebounded to the upper air by the cord.\n#Person2#: Entrusting life to the care of a rope indeed requires infinite courage.\n#Person1#: A young French fellow recalled his first bungee experience and said, When I fastened the cord and walked to the platform, I was extremely nervous. When I looked down, I was nervous even more. If the cord had broken, I would be knocked to bake meat. However, I knew my worries were unwanted. I was afraid if I retreated others might say something about me. I had to harden my heart and impose my head downward. I only felt wind wiring at my ears. My body rapidly descended. I thought that after only seven or eight seconds I was rebounded to upper air by the cord. In fact it was 30 seconds. Maybe because of my nervousness, I only felt seven or eight seconds. When rebounding to the high altitude, I felt a sudden sense of relief. I did not feel nervous very much, but very comfortable.\n#Person2#: It is hard to come by in life that you experience this kind of comfortable!","summary":"#Person1# shares the first bungee experience of a young French fellow with #Person2#. #Person2# says entrusting life to the care of a rope requires courage and the comfort brought by extreme sports is hard to come by in life.","topic":"extre sports"}
{"fname":"train_6068","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I order something from the kitchen?\n#Person2#: Just tell me what you'd like, please.\n#Person1#: A bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and filet mignon, medium rare would hit the spot.\n#Person2#: I hate to tell you this, but we have no more filet mignon. May I suggest the porterhouse instead?\n#Person1#: Sure! Right now, I would even eat hamburger!\n#Person2#: Have you ever tried chocolate-covered strawberries with champagne?\n#Person1#: Thank you, but I just finished eating some chocolate-covered cherries.\n#Person2#: That'll be a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse, all charged to your amenities account.\n#Person1#: Not a problem.\n#Person2#: Please call if you have any other requests. Your food will be delivered promptly.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# order a bottle of champagne, lobster tail, and porterhouse which all charge to #Person1# amenities account.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_6069","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which language do you speak?\n#Person2#: Well, I studied French at school, but I'Ve forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes. Do you speak Japanese at home with your parents?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm learning Chinese now on the internet.\n#Person2#: How do you find studying a language on the internet?\n#Person1#: It's not easy, particularly with listening and speaking, because sometimes the connection isn't too good.\n#Person2#: I bet you find the character difficult to write!\n#Person1#: Actually, many of the characters are the same or very similar in both Chinese and Japanese, so they're easy for me.\n#Person2#: So, you can read and write much better than you speak and understand other speakers, right?\n#Person1#: Yes. How are the Spanish classes going?\n#Person2#: In a way, it's similar to your experience of learning Chinese. Some Spanish words are very similar to English ones. But I need to practise listening to native speakers and saying the words myself.","summary":"#Person1# shares the experience of studying Chinese on the Internet with #Person2# and #Person2# has a similar experience of learning Spanish with #Person1#.","topic":"study a language"}
{"fname":"train_6070","dialogue":"#Person1#: When would you like me to send those plans over to your office, Mr. Montgomery?\n#Person2#: It would be good if you could get them to me by Thursday afternoon, Ms. Barkley.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem. What is the exact address, again?\n#Person2#: 7880 Crofton Avenue, Building 40A, Room 304.","summary":"Mr. Montgomery wants Ms. Barkley to send plans over to his office by Thursday afternoon.","topic":"send the plan"}
{"fname":"train_6071","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe my eyes, Bill. Are you having a salad for lunch? No hamburger?\n#Person2#: Get used to it, Mary. I'm off hamburgers for good health. Most fast food is loaded with sodium.\n#Person1#: I know. But why are you suddenly interested in lessening your salt intake?\n#Person2#: My doctor says I should cut back on sodium-rich foods to lower my blood pressure.\n#Person1#: Do you have hypertension? I would have thought you were too young.\n#Person2#: Actually, my blood pressure isn't that high yet, but they say it increases with age.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm glad you're starting to pay more attention to your diet.\n#Person2#: I want to lower my risk of heart attack and stroke, too.\n#Person1#: So do I. That's why I've been trying to lower my cholesterol level.\n#Person2#: I've noticed you've been munching away on lots of fruits and vegetables recently.\n#Person1#: That's right. I could stand to lose a few pounds, too.","summary":"Bill and Mary eat some healthy food because they all want to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure.","topic":"healthy food"}
{"fname":"train_6072","dialogue":"#Person1#: Great! This supermarket has everything. I hope these will come to under 75 dollars. Because I don't have much money left.\n#Person2#: That comes to 75 dollars and 5 cents.\n#Person1#: I knew it. I knew I'd be short of money.\n#Person2#: Well, don't worry about the 5 cents. 75 dollars is OK! Have a nice day! Well, thank you. See you again!","summary":"#Person2# only asks #Person1# to pay 75 dollars for goods #Person1# bought.","topic":"pay the money"}
{"fname":"train_6073","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, David. I haven't seen you for ages. How are you getting along with your work?\n#Person2#: Hi, Susan. Not so well as to be expected. I've left my position. I can't bear the rudeness of my boss any longer.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do then?\n#Person2#: No idea. Anyway, I've got to think about it seriously. And you?\n#Person1#: I've been very successful as a dancer. I like this kind of life. It is so exciting.\n#Person2#: You can't do that forever.\n#Person1#: No. But I've decided to open a dance school once I've moved to the top. A lot of young dancers need better training.\n#Person2#: That's a wonderful idea.","summary":"David has resigned because he can't bear the rudeness of his boss and Susan decides to open a dance school once she has moved to the top.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_6074","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm here with Margaret Seabrook, the CEO of Creative Toys. In today's show, we're going to discuss the hottest new toy of 2018: the Super Spinner. Margaret, welcome!\n#Person2#: Thank you, Brian. It's great to be here.\n#Person1#: OK, so tell us about this new toy.\n#Person2#: Well, it's similar to a relaxation ball in its function, but it's useful for anyone who has problems focusing.\n#Person1#: So, how does it work?\n#Person2#: It's about the size of a cookie, and it has three small round parts that can move in any direction. Basically, you just hold it in between your thumb and middle finger and spin it. That's it.\n#Person1#: That's it?\n#Person2#: Yeah. It's very popular not only with children, but with adults as well.\n#Person1#: A professor at MIT by the name of Jill Meanley has publicly stated there is no scientific or medical evidence for your claims about its benefits. Many schools also have banned the toy, saying it leads to a lack of focus in the classroom.\n#Person2#: Well, that professor is allowed to have her opinion.\n#Person1#: Fair enough. And who invented it?\n#Person2#: Catherine Hettinger, a chemical engineer, was first believed to be its creator, but then we found that an IT professional named Scott McCoskery was the actual inventor.\n#Person1#: It's time for a commercial break. More with Margaret Seabrook in a moment.","summary":"Margaret Seabrook and Brain discuss the function, usage, and the inventor of the hottest new toy of 2018, the Super Spinner, in a show. They also discuss Jill Meanley's opinion of the toy.","topic":"a new toy"}
{"fname":"train_6075","dialogue":"#Person1#: Robert, you play the guitar, don't you?\n#Person2#: I used to. But I haven't played it for quite some time. I don't really have time these days with all my studies. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I'm trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't know. But your idea sounds fun to me.\n#Person1#: Oh, it will be. I'm more or less in charge of things, so if you want to give it a try, you're in. It's as easy as that. Besides, it's a great chance to get out to meet people.\n#Person2#: But I told you I haven't practiced for a long time. I don't know if I remember any songs I used to play.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it. I just thought I'd ask you to try and join us sometime when we were practicing. We'll be practicing for a few months before we give performances.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll have a try.\n#Person1#: I'm sure you can do it. And it will be fun, too.","summary":"#Person2# invites Robert to join #Person2#'s group as a guitar player to play at parties on the weekend. Robert says he hasn't practiced for a long time and #Person1# tells him don't worry.","topic":"organize a group"}
{"fname":"train_6076","dialogue":"#Person1#: The volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens certainly caused a lot of damage, didn't it?\n#Person2#: It did, but not as much as experts have predicted. It seems to have had a beneficial effect as well.\n#Person1#: Really? But were crop losses great?\n#Person2#: Yes, However, since the weather following the eruption was unexpectedly good, some crop yields remained steady or even increased beyond normal expectancy levels.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. But what was the beneficial effect you mentioned?\n#Person2#: A mass destruction of various insect populations.\n#Person1#: How could the ash kill insects without effecting people too?\n#Person2#: It's highly abrasive and quickly wears away the outer wax layer, protecting insects bodies. Removal of that layer causes the insects to lose body moisture by evaporation, the result is usually lethal.\n#Person1#: How about that? Sounds like an effective yet natural insecticide.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the volcanic ash didn't cause much damage. Instead, it makes crop yields remain steady or increase and destroys various insect populations.","topic":"volcanic ash"}
{"fname":"train_6077","dialogue":"#Person1#: This book says that in some parts of Africa, men used to think that very fat women were beautiful. Before a woman married the chief, his servants used to keep her in a special house. Then they fed her all through the day and night for weeks before the wedding.\n#Person2#: Why did the women have this treatment?\n#Person1#: I don't know. The book says they used to consider it an honor to be the wife of the chief. The women used to become so fat that they could not walk. They used to crawl on their hands and knees instead.\n#Person2#: How terrible! I'm sure they wouldn't live for many years. Those women used to suffer a lot because of that custom. I'm glad that they don't do it now.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that a book says that men used to like fat women and women used to suffer a lot in some parts of Africa.","topic":"women"}
{"fname":"train_6078","dialogue":"#Person1#: So you are green with envy at your neighbor? \n#Person2#: Well, he's really lucky. It seems that he could win the bet at every turn. \n#Person1#: But I don't envy those who are filthy with dough. That's not the whole life. \n#Person2#: I know what you mean. I'm not only after bucks. There's something more in life. ","summary":"#Person2# isn't only after bucks because there's something more in life.","topic":"money"}
{"fname":"train_6079","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm really fed up with Larry! He's the biggest airhead I've ever met. He always makes careless mistakes, and he's a pain to work with. \n#Person2#: You shouldn't be so negative. You'll always have some co-workers that are harder to work with than others. But if you are negative and start name-calling in the office, it will make a bad working environment for everybody. \n#Person1#: You only say that because you don't have to work with him. The people in your department seem so capable and nice to be around. Take Mary for example. She's smart and enthusiastic. I've never met anyone as cheery as she is. \n#Person2#: Everybody has their strengths and weaknesses. Even Larry. He might be a pain to be around, but he's also very good at staying in budget on projects. Mary, on the other hand, spends our project money like there's no tomorrow. Also, she's never willing to stay a little later at the office. She always leaves at 5pm sharp. \n#Person1#: Isn't there anyone in the office that is a perfect co-worker? What about Bob? Everybody loves Bob. Even though he's flesh out of college and still a bit green, he is a great co-worker. \n#Person2#: You're right. He's a hard worker, easy to get along with, honest, and he never steals the credit on projects. The only thing he's lacking in is experience. \n#Person1#: Maybe that's why he's so nice! ","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# about Larry's work because Larry always makes careless mistakes. #Person2# thinks #Person1# shouldn't be so negative because everybody has their strengths and weaknesses and #Person2# lists examples like Mary and Bob. #Person2# points out that Larry is good at staying budget on projects.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_6080","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where should I park? \n#Person2#: Do you have a car or motorbike? \n#Person1#: I drive a scooter \n#Person2#: In that case, you can park either in a student lot or on the street. Are you aware of the marked handicapped spots? \n#Person1#: No, I haven't seen those spots. \n#Person2#: The handicapped logo with blue means that you are not to park there unless you have a handicapped permit. Will you mostly be parking during the day or the night? \n#Person1#: I park in the daytime. \n#Person2#: Make sure you pay special attention to the street signs with time limits. Have you noticed those signs? \n#Person1#: No, I have not seen the signs. \n#Person2#: Pay attention to what the signs tell you in terms of time limits and what days you can park there. Do you know what the curb colors mean? \n#Person1#: No, I don't know what the curb colors mean. \n#Person2#: Just remember that red means absolutely no parking and white means loading and unloading only. I think you'll be good to go! ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# where to park and where #Person1# can't park. #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay attention to the limitation of parking time and tells #Person1# the meaning of curb colors.","topic":"car park"}
{"fname":"train_6081","dialogue":"#Person1#: could we possibly discuss my salary some time? \n#Person2#: sure. \n#Person1#: first of all, I want you to know that I really like working for this company. Do you think I'm doing a good job here? \n#Person2#: well, you are a very hard-worker. \n#Person1#: I try very hard. The problem is, my salary just isn't enough to live on. Now that I have a wife and a child to support, we hardly have enough money for food and rent. \n#Person2#: there are trying times for everyone. What do you propose? \n#Person1#: I could really use a 5% rise. \n#Person2#: that's quite a bit. If I give you a raise, I'm going to have to give everyone a raise. \n#Person1#: listen, if you give me a raise, I'll take on extra responsibilities. \n#Person2#: that sounds reasonable. How about this, from now on, you can be responsible for scheduling. That means that if you can't find someone to cover a shift, then you'll have to do it. \n#Person1#: that's fine. Do I get over-time for any extra hours that I work? \n#Person2#: of course. It's be against the law if we didn't. \n#Person1#: that sounds good to me. I really appreciate it. \n#Person2#: you are welcome. Come in early tomorrow and I'll show you how to do the scheduling. ","summary":"#Person1# asks for a pay rise. #Person2# agrees to give #Person1# a 5% rise and #Person1# needs to be responsible for scheduling. It means that if no one covers a shift, #Person1# has to do it. #Person1# will be paid for over-time.","topic":"salary"}
{"fname":"train_6082","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Wang, would you mind my asking you a personal question? \n#Person2#: No , not at all. Go ahead. \n#Person1#: Are you married? \n#Person2#: Yes. Is that so important? \n#Person1#: Frankly yes. We like to employ married people. By the way, do you have any children? \n#Person2#: Yes, I have a three-year-old son. ","summary":"Miss Wang is married and #Person1# likes employing married people.","topic":"married people"}
{"fname":"train_6083","dialogue":"#Person1#: Great! I landed on Classic Movies. \n#Person2#: I didn't know you liked old movies. \n#Person1#: I love them, especially the all-time greats like Gone With the Wind. \n#Person2#: You're so right! Today's movies are just too commercial! \n#Person1#: Sometimes I think Oscars are only awarded to movies that make a lot of money. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# like old movies. They think today's movies are too commercial.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_6084","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, what material is it? \n#Person2#: Rhaki. Do you want some? \n#Person1#: No, where are the cotton cloths? \n#Person2#: I will show you. \n#Person1#: What is the shrink rate after washing? \n#Person2#: Less than 5%. It's quite durable. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the cotton clothes are durable.","topic":"shrink rate"}
{"fname":"train_6085","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, your steamed crabs is coming. \n#Person2#: It looks delicious. Can you tell me how to enjoy it? It's my first time to eat it. \n#Person1#: Mix a little soya sauce, vinegar and sliced ginger on this plate and dip the meat in it before eating. \n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. ","summary":"#Person1# teaches #Person2# how to eat steamed crabs.","topic":"steamed crabs"}
{"fname":"train_6086","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, do you have any friend in London?\n#Person2#: Yes, my old friend, Hanson, lives there working as a lawyer.\n#Person1#: Are you close?\n#Person2#: Yes, he's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college when we were volunteers at a club. Why did you ask that?\n#Person1#: I'm going to London on business next week, but I know nothing about it.\n#Person2#: I get it. You want to find a guide, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, Steven. You always know what I want.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I will call Hanson and ask him to help you.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"Steven understands that #Person1# needs a guide in London and he will ask his friend, Hallson, to help #Person1#.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_6087","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi how are you doing?\n#Person2#: I've been good. I'm in school right now.\n#Person1#: What school do you go to?\n#Person2#: I go to a cooking school. I will spend one year there.\n#Person1#: Really? I know you love drawing and designing most. How do you like cooking so far?\n#Person2#: I like it so far, my classes are pretty good, and I plan to have my own restaurant in the future.","summary":"#Person2# will spend one year in a cooking school and plans to have a restaurant in the future.","topic":"Attending cooking school"}
{"fname":"train_6088","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Powernet Software. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi, I've been trying to order some of your software from the website, but there seems to be a problem, because my order didn't go through.\n#Person1#: Oh. I'm sorry about that, Sir. There was a problem with the site this morning. That's probably why you had some difficulty.\n#Person2#: Would it be possible for me to place my order through you now? I don't want to wait until tomorrow as I'll be out seeing customers.\n#Person1#: OK, now then. What would you like to order from us?\n#Person2#: Your site had a great sale on something called Viva Voce. The price was $180.25 percent off the normal price.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm afraid that price is only available for those of our customers who order through our site, you'd pay $240.\n#Person2#: I just tried to order through your site, and as I told you, the sale wouldn't go through. Can't you give me that discount anyway?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I think that would be alright.\n#Person2#: I have ordered through you before, and my customer number is 794791. You should have my information and credit card number on file.\n#Person1#: Let's see. Oh, yes.\n#Person2#: How long will the delivery take?\n#Person1#: You should have this by Wednesday, that is the day after tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Great.","summary":"#Person2# places his order of some software through #Person1# with a discount because there is a problem with the website and he doesn't want to wait until tomorrow as he'll be out seeing customers. #Person2# should have his order by Wednesday.","topic":"place the order"}
{"fname":"train_6089","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go to McDonald's this evening. I'll treat you to dinner.\n#Person2#: For what?\n#Person1#: Good news! I won First Prize in the singing competition.\n#Person2#: First prize! Congratulations!\n#Person1#: So I have invited some friends to share my happiness.\n#Person2#: What time shall we go there?\n#Person1#: Now, it's 5:30. Let's go in an hour OK?\n#Person2#: Alright. I will drive over there.\n#Person1#: Please come to my house and pick me up. My car is being repaired, you know.\n#Person2#: OK, See you this evening.","summary":"#Person1# will treat #Person2# to McDonald's because #Person1# won First Prize in the singing competition. #Person2#'ll pick #Person1# up this evening.","topic":"First Prize"}
{"fname":"train_6090","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to open a savings account.\n#Person2#: Fine. I'll need some information to fill out an application for you. Name?\n#Person1#: Alice. Alice.\n#Person2#: Social Security number?\n#Person1#: 900900999.\n#Person2#: OK, home address?\n#Person1#: 8818 Tavistock Square apartment 9C.\n#Person2#: Home and work phone numbers?\n#Person1#: My home number is 4445244, my office number is 4441616.\n#Person2#: OK, do you want to open a regular or temporary account?\n#Person1#: A temporary account.\n#Person2#: How much would you like to deposit to open the account?\n#Person1#: $5500.\n#Person2#: Alright, let's go over to the teller and will get you a passbook.","summary":"Alice tells #Person2# her Social Security number, home address, phone number, and deposits $5500 to open a temporary savings account.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_6091","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I see you've got your books, George. But are you reading? Looks like you're just coloring.\n#Person2#: I'm marking the important parts of the book. The colors are for different things.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Main ideas are yellow. Important details to remember are pink and the light green is for difficult ideas.\n#Person1#: This seems like a lot of activities. Aren't you wasting your time?\n#Person2#: I don't think so, mom. I'll read it all tonight. I'll listen to it tomorrow. And then when it's time to study, I will already know most of the information.\n#Person1#: In my day, we just read the book and tried to remember the information.\n#Person2#: The teacher told us the importance of active reading. And it's the best way to learn at whatever speed you choose.\n#Person1#: I see. And what's this notebook for?\n#Person2#: That's for taking notes. What kind of things do you write down?\n#Person1#: Sometimes I write a summary. On this page I write down questions. And of course I have another page where I write down the new words.","summary":"George tells his mother that marking the important parts of the book in different colors is his way of learning. He also takes notes on the notebook and sometimes writes a summary.","topic":"study"}
{"fname":"train_6092","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really need to find a job now.\n#Person2#: So do I. Do you see anything good listed?\n#Person1#: How about this telephone sales job? You call people and try to sell them magazines.\n#Person2#: That sounds boring and anyway I'm not good at selling.\n#Person1#: Well, I am. I might check that one out. Oh, here's one for you, an entertainment director assistant on a ship.\n#Person2#: That sounds fun. I love traveling and I've never been on a ship.\n#Person1#: It says here you have to work everyday while the ship is at sea. That'll be tiring.\n#Person2#: That's OK. I don't mind working long hours if the pay is good. I think I'll apply for it.","summary":"#Person1# might check a telephone sales job out. #Person2# will apply for an entertainment director assistant on a ship.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_6093","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've brought this dress back to exchange it.\n#Person2#: That's not a problem. Leave it with me, and find something that you like.\n#Person1#: I was hoping you'd have something on sale today.\n#Person2#: We have nothing on sale today. But we're having a big sale next weekend.\n#Person1#: Is the sale going to include dresses?\n#Person2#: Everything you can see will be on sale.\n#Person1#: I like the sound of that. I'll just come back next weekend.\n#Person2#: The savings will be worth the short wait. See you next weekend.","summary":"#Person1# wants to exchange a dress. #Person2# tells #Person1# there will be a big sale next weekend, so #Person1# will come back next weekend.","topic":"sale"}
{"fname":"train_6094","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! I'm sorry to bother you. This is a complimentary fruit tray. Your food will be ready soon.\n#Person2#: Wow! It's a fruit sculpture! Your chef is a real artist!\n#Person1#: Actually, uh, I made it myself...\n#Person2#: You did? Wow! Where did you learn...\n#Person1#: Sorry, but I've gotta run. Enjoy your food, and ring the service button if you need anything else!","summary":"#Person1# brings #Person2# a complimentary fruit tray. #Person2# appreciates it very much.","topic":"at a restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_6095","dialogue":"#Person1#: Flowers for my favorite girl.\n#Person2#: How did you know that I love red roses?\n#Person1#: That's a secret. Here, let me help you with your coat, and we'll be on our way.\n#Person2#: ( at the dance ) That band is playing good music. Shall we dance?\n#Person1#: Fine, what do you call this?\n#Person2#: Foxtrot. Oh. you're a good dancer.\n#Person1#: Really? Thank you. I am thinking the same thing about you.\n#Person2#: I prefer the old style of dance because I enjoy holding a pretty girl like you closely.","summary":"#Person1# gives red roses to #Person2# and admires her dance when they are dancing.","topic":"courtship"}
{"fname":"train_6096","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?\n#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.\n#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.\n#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good breakfast. You will not run your car without fuel, and yet you won't expect your body to work without food.\n#Person1#: I never thought about it that way.\n#Person2#: I bet you eat a large evening meal, then sit and watch TV or read a book. Then instead of burning off your energy, your body stores it as fat.\n#Person1#: Oh doctor, I feel so foolish.\n#Person2#: Well control is really using common sense when you plan your eating habits.\n#Person1#: I know doctor, thank you so much.","summary":"Jim asks the doctor how to lose weight. The doctor suggests that he change his eating habits.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_6097","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who's singing in your home, Jim?\n#Person2#: It's Ellie and her friends.\n#Person1#: Who's Ellie?\n#Person2#: She's my little niece. It's her birthday. They're singing ' Happy Birthday '.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. how old is she?\n#Person2#: She's ten.\n#Person1#: I suppose they're playing games.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Ellie was playing games all day yesterday. By the way, Alice, when's your birthday?\n#Person1#: Today.\n#Person2#: Today?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Well, imagine that! How old are you?\n#Person1#: Eighteen. Some friends are having a birthday party for me tonight. Do you want to come?\n#Person2#: Very much. What time?\n#Person1#: About 6.\n#Person2#: I'll be at your house at about five thirty. Happy birthday.","summary":"Jim tells Alice that it's his little niece Ellie who's singing at his house. Alice tells Jim that today is her birthday and invites Jim to her birthday party tonight.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_6098","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like to drink? Tea or coffee?\n#Person2#: Coffee, please.\n#Person1#: So, you also like Coffee?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I can't go through a day without coffee in the morning.\n#Person1#: Me too, but I think we shouldn't drink too much of it, as it's not very healthy.\n#Person2#: I totally disagree. The other day I read in a book that a number of recent studies suggest that it can be a highly beneficial drink. Researchers have found strong evidence that coffee reduces the risk of several serious aimed 3'including diabetes, heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver.\n#Person1#: But I also heard that coffee and its caffeine content, serve as a drug on the human body that negatively affects the central nervous system, as well as other organs, and leads to addiction\n#Person2#: I don't think so. Coffee helps me wake up, keep alert, and improve my short term memory.\n#Person1#: Well, I adjust going to have to disagree with you. A healthy body wakes up without caffeine!\n#Person2#: Maybe you are right to some extent.\n#Person1#: You may try to have some alternatives and see how you feel.\n#Person2#: Maybe I could have a try.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# like drinking coffee. #Person1# thinks they shouldn't drink too much coffee because it's not healthy while #Person2# thinks coffee is beneficial. #Person2# is finally persuaded to try alternatives some time.","topic":"coffee"}
{"fname":"train_6099","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are your plans for this weekend?\n#Person2#: I'd like to hire a bike. I think it would be a good idea to do some cycling on Sunday.\n#Person1#: If the weather's fine.\n#Person2#: I am sure it will be. It's been good so far this weekend.\n#Person1#: I know a good place to hire bikes if you want.\n#Person2#: Thanks. That would be really helpful.\n#Person1#: But remember, be careful when you ride a bike. The traffic in Beijing can be dangerous.","summary":"#Person2# is planning to do some cycling on Sunday. #Person1# recommends a place to hire bikes and reminds #Person2# to be cautious.","topic":"do some cycling"}
{"fname":"train_6100","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so glad that the spring festival is near at hand.\n#Person2#: Me too! I like the festival best of all.\n#Person1#: Think of the big face down the eve, hmm.\n#Person2#: And special TV programs, fire crackers and the games to play.\n#Person1#: Hey, do you know any mystery belief serve the festival?\n#Person2#: Such as. . .\n#Person1#: You know why fire crackers are set off in festival.\n#Person2#: Why? to welcome the new year of course.\n#Person1#: And also to frighten away evil spirits.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: And my parents say the whole year will be as good or as bad as new year day itself and bad or rude words on the day will bring a bad year.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's why my parents never scold me that day. they always try to avoid tears and quarrels.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are looking forward to the Spring Festival. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the function of firecrackers in the festival and a traditional belief of the new year day.","topic":"Spring Festival beliefs"}
{"fname":"train_6101","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been so stressed these days.\n#Person2#: What's the matter? Are you OK?\n#Person1#: I don't know where to go for college, and what to major in.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. You have plenty of time to decide.\n#Person1#: And I also want to get scholarships to help me pay for the tuition. I want to get the burden off my family.\n#Person2#: You always worry too much about everything. Take it easy, honey. You are good enough. You can go to the ideal college.\n#Person1#: OK, OK. I'm so sorry. By the way, for you, is it more important to make money or to enjoy your work?\n#Person2#: In a perfect world, I would enjoy my work if I do not have to do much, and make lots of money!\n#Person1#: OK, honey, stop dreaming. You should face the reality.\n#Person2#: That's only a joke. To be honest, I have to improve my English, because my English is not good enough. I still get confused about some simple grammars. Since you are quite good at it, do you have any suggestions?\n#Person1#: En, first you should be concentrated on what the teacher said in class. Second, I suggest you to take an additional course in some training center.\n#Person2#: Is the training center helpful?\n#Person1#: I think so. Because I've taken one to improve my oral English during summer vacation.","summary":"#Person1# has been stressed worrying about the college entrance and major choice. #Person2# tells #Person1# to take it easy. #Person2# wants to improve English. #Person1# suggests #Person2# concentrate on what the teacher said in class and take an additional course in some training centre.","topic":"life problems"}
{"fname":"train_6102","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does anyone need a drink?\n#Person2#: I'll take one. How's the cooler situation?\n#Person1#: It's still stocked, and there's plenty of ice. Here you are-cheers!\n#Person2#: Cheers. You guys didn't drive, did you?\n#Person1#: No, we walked. Why, do you need us to carry some stuff home later?\n#Person2#: No, it's just that it's a holiday. With everyone out partying, there's a lot of drunk driving.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are drinking happily at a party.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_6103","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Peter, do you have a favorite comedy?\n#Person2#: Well, that's hard to say because there are so many good ones. I don't think I could pick a favorite.\n#Person1#: You know what comedy I really like? ' Ace Ventura, Pet Detective. ' I think Jim Carry is really funny.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah, that's one of my favorite flicks. I think Jim Carry is one of the funniest comedians ever.\n#Person1#: I agree. But even though I like comedies, I usually prefer more serious films. My favorite movie is ' Titanic. '","summary":"Peter and #Person1# talk about their favourite comedies. They both like the comedian Jim Carry.","topic":"movies discussion"}
{"fname":"train_6104","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, David. Would you like some drinks?\n#Person2#: OK. Shall we go to a bar?\n#Person1#: Good idea. I like hanging out in bars at night.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: For killing time and making new friends.\n#Person2#: Don't you think it's too noisy here? The rock music! I can hardly bear it.\n#Person1#: Calm down! My little guy! You'll get used to that after you come here several times.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll try. Then what would you like to drink? It's on me.\n#Person1#: I'd like a gin and tonic.","summary":"#Person1# tells David #Person1# likes going to the bar for killing time and making new friends. David will try to enjoy being in bars.","topic":"go to the bar"}
{"fname":"train_6105","dialogue":"#Person1#: I could get along fine without all the office politics.\n#Person2#: What's going on?\n#Person1#: There is a position I've had my eye on for several months now and I had good reason to believe that it was mine for the asking.\n#Person2#: So what happened?\n#Person1#: We were awarded government funding last year and in order to keep it we have to hire so Ay new employees.\n#Person2#: So what does that have to do with this position?\n#Person1#: Someone in the main office has a nephew who he thinks can slide right into the Management position I wanted.\n#Person2#: All under the precept of keeping the funding? That stinks.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that the management position #Person1# was originally available for was taken by the nephew of someone in the main office. #Person2# thinks it stinks.","topic":"nepotism"}
{"fname":"train_6106","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, you have been promoted to president of the department.\n#Person2#: All this is thanks to the efforts of my superiors and colleagues.\n#Person1#: You are so smart. Your efforts in the success of the plan were outstanding.\n#Person2#: I just did what I should have done.\n#Person1#: You have got a great personality.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your compliments. I will try even harder to repay the company and your support.\n#Person1#: I believe you will. I'm very pleased with your work. Your promotion will contribute to the development of the company.\n#Person2#: Thanks for saying so.","summary":"#Person1# congratulates #Person2# on #Person2#'s promotion and admires #Person2#'s efforts in the plan. #Person2#'s grateful.","topic":"congratulation"}
{"fname":"train_6107","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need some flowers for my wife. It's her birthday.\n#Person2#: Very well. We have some fresh red roses.\n#Person1#: How much are the roses?\n#Person2#: $ 20 per dozen.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good deal.\n#Person2#: Yes, they're on sale today.\n#Person1#: I'll take a dozen.\n#Person2#: Splendid. Will there be anything else?\n#Person1#: No, the roses will be fine.\n#Person2#: I'm sure your wife will love them.","summary":"#Person1# gets some red roses for his wife's birthday with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"buy flowers"}
{"fname":"train_6108","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Steve, it's nice to meet you. I hear that you're looking for an apartment, and I just rented a two-bedroom downtown. I'm looking for a compatible roommate.\n#Person2#: Great, I'm looking for a place right in that area. Your apartment sounds ideal.\n#Person1#: Alright. So tell me, how would you describe yourself?\n#Person2#: I'm pretty social and outgoing, and I like making new friends. But I'm not a party animal, and I like to keep the apartment clean.\n#Person1#: I'm like that too. I like to invite friends over sometimes, but I don't want to have lots of crazy parties at the apartment.","summary":"Steve's looking for an apartment and #Person1#'s looking for a roommate. They're learning about each other.","topic":"look for a roommate"}
{"fname":"train_6109","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly about our new customer support representative, Jason Huntley.\n#Person2#: Sure, what's up?\n#Person1#: Basically, I've got a few concerns about him, and the bottom line is, I don't think he's a good fit for our company.\n#Person2#: Okay. . . what makes you say that? I thought you were pleased with his overall performance. Didn't you just tell me last week how impressed you were with his attitude?\n#Person1#: Yeah, his attitude is great, but he's really unreliable. Sometimes he's really productive, but then other times. . . take last Tuesday for instance, he was forty-five minutes late for our morning meeting!\n#Person2#: Well, I'm sure he had a perfectly good reason. . .\n#Person1#: But that's not the only thing. . . you know, he really doesn't have the best work ethic, I'm constantly catching him on MSN and Facebook or Twitter when he should be talking to clients.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but come on, Geoff, as if you don't check Facebook at work. Look, you hired this guy, we have invested a lot of time and money in his training, so now it's up to you to coach him. Make it work, Geoff!\n#Person1#: Make it work, Geoff. You would say that, wouldn't you, he is your cousin. what a jerk, make me hire your stupid, useless, cousin.","summary":"Geoff complains about the new customer support representative, Jason Huntley, to Lauren. Geoff thinks Jason is unreliable and doesn't have the best work ethic, although Jason's attitude is great. Lauren asks Geoff to coach him by saying the company has invested a lot on Jason but Geoff thinks it's because Jason is Lauren's cousin.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_6110","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alice, it really was great. I think it was the most interesting thing here. You really should go in.\n#Person2#: No, I don't want to.\n#Person1#: Really. The special effects are fantastic. You shouldn't be scared. You would really enjoy it.\n#Person2#: Sam, I never like Haunted Houses. When I was a kid, I didn't like them. when I was in high school, I didn't like them. when I was in college, I didn't like them as well. So why should I like them now?\n#Person1#: But this is maybe one of the best Haunted Houses in North America! It's different.\n#Person2#: Why don't we go to the Epcot Center instead? They have displays from many cultures around the world.\n#Person1#: I saw that in the guide. It looks like they have different restaurants and different kinds of architecture. Do you want to go?\n#Person2#: Yes. That is something I will enjoy.\n#Person1#: Alright, let's go then. How many tickets do we have left?\n#Person2#: We still have most of the tickets we bought. We can go on a lot of different rides if you like.\n#Person1#: I was only interested in the Haunted House and the roller coaster rides. The other rides are for kids.\n#Person2#: Let's start walking to the Epcot Center then. According to this map, it is up this pathway here.\n#Person1#: Alright, let's go.","summary":"Sam wants Alice to go to Haunted Houses with him, but Alice doesn't like Haunted Houses at all. Alice persuades Sam into going to the Epcot Center then.","topic":"in an amusement park"}
{"fname":"train_6111","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the route I thought we could take on our hike on Saturday afternoon.\n#Person2#: How long is it altogether?\n#Person1#: It's about six or seven miles. That's about ten kilometers.\n#Person2#: That sounds OK. So, we start here at the car park and walk along the path to the waterfall.\n#Person1#: Right. Then we turn left and walk up this small hill. The view from the top of the hill is worth the climb. We can eat a snack there.\n#Person2#: Then we will follow this path down the hill to the old church.\n#Person1#: We can spend a few minutes looking around the church. Then, we turn right and walk along this path.\n#Person2#: This path leads to the cave. Can we look inside the cave?\n#Person1#: Yes, we can, but it isn't very interesting.\n#Person2#: Then we turn south and come back to the car park along this path.\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: How long do you think it will take us to complete the walk?\n#Person1#: I think it will take about four hours, including breaks.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Are there signposts along the way, in case we get lost?\n#Person1#: Yes, there are. They tell use which way to go and how far we have to walk.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the route they'll take on their hike on Saturday afternoon. It may take about four hours to complete the walk, including breaks.","topic":"plan a hike"}
{"fname":"train_6112","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, the house is such a mess! I need you to help me tidy up a bit. My boss and her husband are coming over for dinner and the house needs to be spotless!\n#Person2#: I'm in the middle of something right now. I'll be there in a second.\n#Person1#: This can't wait! I need your help now!\n#Person2#: Alright, alright. I'm coming.\n#Person1#: Ok, here's a list of chores we need to get done. I'll do the dishes and get all the groceries for tonight. You can sweep and mop the floors. Oh, and the furniture needs to be dusted.\n#Person2#: You know what, I have to pick something up at the mall, so why don't you clean the floors and I'll go to the supermarket and get all the groceries.\n#Person1#: Sure that's fine. Here is the list of all the things you need to get. Don't forget anything! And can you pick up a bottle of wine on your way home?\n#Person2#: Hey, honey I'm back. Wow, the house looks really good!\n#Person1#: Great! Can you set the table?\n#Person2#: Just a sec I'm just gonna vacuum this rug real fast.\n#Person1#: Wait! Don't turn it on. . .","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help clean the house as #Person1#'s boss and her husband are coming for dinner. #Person1# does the dishes and cleans the floors while #Person2# goes to the supermarket to get all the groceries.","topic":"clean the house"}
{"fname":"train_6113","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a very beautiful statue. What's it called?\n#Person2#: It's called 'Endless Love'. It was a gift from a sister city in Australia for the 100th anniversary of the city.\n#Person1#: 100th anniversary? When was that?\n#Person2#: Just two months ago. There were very big celebrations and there was a spectacular fireworks display. I took part in the great parade myself.\n#Person1#: Sounds real good. It's a pity that I missed that.\n#Person2#: Yes. We all loved the celebration of our city's birthday. It made the people feel so proud of our city.","summary":"#Person2# introduces to #Person1# that the statue was a gift from a sister city in Australia for the 100th anniversary of the city.","topic":"a statue"}
{"fname":"train_6114","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, Mary?\n#Person1#: Hello, George.\n#Person2#: What are you doing on Tuesday night? There's a great show at the Varsity Theater.\n#Person1#: Tuesday night? Oh, sorry, I'm planning to finish my term paper. It has to be in on Wednesday morning.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, never mind. Look, Wednesday, why don't we go out for dinner. We could go to that little restaurant you like so much.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a great idea, but I think I might have to help my roommate clean the apartment. You see, we are having some people over on Thursday night, so we want the place to look really nice.\n#Person2#: Well, that means you're going to be busy Wednesday night too?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid so.\n#Person2#: Well, how about Friday night? There's going to be a basketball championship at school. How about we go and root for the old Blues?\n#Person1#: Yes, I was planning to see that, but you know what's come up -- it's Daddy's birthday, so we are taking him out for dinner.\n#Person2#: Well, what about Saturday night?","summary":"George wants to invite Mary out, but Mary will be busy on the nights of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Then George asks about Saturday night.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_6115","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sue, how's it going?\n#Person2#: Oh, Frank. Just fine. How are your classes?\n#Person1#: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here, though.\n#Person2#: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.\n#Person1#: I was, but now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.\n#Person2#: What are you planning to do when you graduate?\n#Person1#: First I want to travel a little, and then get a good job as a computer expert.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go before I graduate.\n#Person1#: You'll make it! Well, see you later.","summary":"Frank's going to travel a little and get a job after graduation while Sue still has three terms to go.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_6116","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Bridges. How are you this morning?\n#Person2#: Terrible. I'll have a cup of coffee and some toast, please. I do not want sugar in my coffee.\n#Person1#: All right. I'm sorry to hear you're not in a good mood. What happened?\n#Person2#: Well, my car won't start. I'm already late to work. My dog ran away this morning, and I had to find him. Also, it's raining and my hat is wet. But you know me, I always have bad Mondays. I had a great weekend, but this morning is awful!\n#Person1#: I'm going to give you your coffee for free today. You have had such a bad morning!\n#Person2#: Wow, thanks! I feel a little bit better already. Are you sure you can give me free coffee?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's no problem. We have extra coffee. You come into this coffee shop every day! I hope your day gets better.","summary":"Mr. Bridges orders coffee and some toast and tells #Person1# about his bad morning. #Person1# gives Mr. Bridges the coffee for free to cheer him up.","topic":"free coffee"}
{"fname":"train_6117","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Steve!\n#Person2#: Hi, Jan. I'm planning to go to London by train. Do you want to come with me?\n#Person1#: But it'd be cheaper by bus.\n#Person2#: I've got a student travel card. You can get cheap train tickets with it.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. How much does it cost?\n#Person2#: A card for six months is sixteen pounds.\n#Person1#: So how do I get one? You need two photographs, one for the card and one for the form.\n#Person2#: There's a photo machine in the post office. It gives you four photos for three pounds.\n#Person1#: So does the one in the library. But I went to a photographer's studio. It was cheaper.\n#Person2#: I don't have to show my passport or my driving licence, do I?\n#Person1#: No, Jan, you only need a letter from your college.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll ask my teacher for one.\n#Person1#: And then you take everything to the tourist office and ask the travel agent.\n#Person2#: Great, next time you go to London, I'm coming too! ","summary":"Steve invites Jan to go to London by train but Jan thinks it's expensive. Steve tells her how to get a student travel card so that she can buy cheap train tickets.","topic":"student travel card"}
{"fname":"train_6118","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Eh... Yes, I hope so. I want to go to Edinburgh for the festival, and I'm not too sure of the best way to get there. I've got a car, but it's not in a very good condition. And I was just wondering if you could tell me how long you think it'll take me to drive up there.\n#Person1#: Well, if you go there on the motorway, I suppose it's about 8 hours.\n#Person2#: 8 hours, It's a long way. And considering the patrol prices, it'll be a little too expensive, I suppose.\n#Person1#: Well, yes, it probably costs you about 70 pounds depending on your car.\n#Person2#: The car is the trouble. Now, what about the coach? I've been told that's fairly reasonable.\n#Person1#: Oh, it is. It costs twenty pounds in fact from London to Edinburgh.\n#Person2#: Hmm, that's not too bad.\n#Person1#: But it takes about ten hours.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. What about the train then?\n#Person1#: Let me see. It takes five hours ill fact from London to Edinburgh. It costs 62 pounds for a single.\n#Person2#: 62 pounds for a single ticket. Wow, that's a lot of money. You see, what I'd really like to do is to go by plane. Can you tell me about that?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. Let me see, 78 pounds for a single. But it takes just over an hour.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes, you're there in no time.\n#Person2#: Wonderful. That'll be a wonderful start to the holiday.\n#Person1#: Shall I book a ticket?\n#Person2#: Well, look. I really ought to think about it. Thank you very much for your help. See you later.\n#Person1#: See you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to go to Edinburgh from London for a festival but she is not sure of the best way to get there. #Person1# tells her the hours and money that would be spent by car, by coach, by train, and by air. #Person2#'ll think about it.","topic":"means of transportation"}
{"fname":"train_6119","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay. May I see your driver's license please?\n#Person2#: What? Did I do anything wrong?\n#Person1#: License, please. And your car registration.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. It's here somewhere in the glove compartment. Yeah, here it is.\n#Person1#: Sir, did you realize you were speeding in a school zone?\n#Person2#: What? No, I didn't, but that's probably because my odometer is broken, I mean, malfunctioning.\n#Person1#: Yes, you were going 50 miles per hour in a 20 miles per hour zone. And [What?] AND, you failed to come to a complete stop at the intersection back there.\n#Person2#: Rolling stops don't count?\n#Person1#: And, one of your break lights is out, [Huh?], you're not wearing a seat belt, AND your driver's license expired six months ago.\n#Person2#: And your name is .... Officer Smith? Hey, are you related to the Smiths in town? My wife's cousin's husband (I think his name is Fred) works for the police department here. Or was that the fire department. Anyway, I thought you might be good pals, and you know ...\n#Person1#: Hey, are you trying to influence an officer? I could have this car impounded right now because of these infractions.\n#Person2#: No, of course not.\n#Person1#: Okay, then. Here's your ticket. You can either appear in court to pay the fine or mail it in. Have a nice day.\n#Person2#: Do you take cash?","summary":"Officer Smith wants to see #Person2#'s driver's license and car registration because Officer Smith finds him violating several traffic rules. #Person2# tries to influence the officer. Finally, Officer Smith gives him a ticket.","topic":"break traffic rules"}
{"fname":"train_6120","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today, I'm interviewing nine-year-old Alex about her feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Alex, how can we save the environment?\n#Person2#: By saving water.\n#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?\n#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we do other things, like watering the plants outside.\n#Person1#: Oh, I think I can do that. What else?\n#Person2#: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the garbage until you find a trashcan to put it in because littering makes our planet dirty. Do you like seeing trash all over the ground?\n#Person1#: No, I don't. Do you have any final suggestions?\n#Person2#: Yes. We shouldn't waste paper because trees are being cut down to make the paper. By recycling paper, we save the forests where animals live.\n#Person1#: So, how can children recycle paper, I mean, everyday?\n#Person2#: Well, for example, when I was in kindergarten, I used to save the newspapers so that I could make things make out of them, like paper trees, instead of just throwing them away. Now, the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a recycling center.\n#Person1#: That's great. Well thanks Alex for your ideas.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Alex about her feelings on how to save the environment. Alex gives suggestions on saving water, keeping the environment clean, and recycling paper.","topic":"save the environment"}
{"fname":"train_6121","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jane, please come in and take a seat.\n#Person2#: Well, you would like to check the progress of the website-design, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, but it seems that we've got some problems with the BBS. The part-time web designer was not as good as what we had thought before. She informed us just now that she could not complete this task.\n#Person2#: Well, didn't you talk with her about what she should do at the beginning?\n#Person1#: Not really. She was recommended by Sampson and from what he told me, she sounded to be pretty qualified to do the job. I'm not asking for a terrific web design but to build up a structure with all the basic elements of web design.\n#Person2#: Did you ask her why she wasn't frank with you in the beginning if she couldn't do the BBS?\n#Person1#: I did. But she said it was a communication problem.\n#Person2#: So now what do you plan to do since she got the job half done?\n#Person1#: On one side, I will not pay her full fees since she wasn't honest with me in the beginning. On the other side, I have to search around for another guy to complete the job.\n#Person2#: I agree. That should also teach her a lesson. For us, I think we had better turn to our Part-time Job Center for help. There, we can get a professional to work at it.","summary":"#Person1# asks Jane about the progress of the website design. Jane complains that the part-time web designer wasn't qualified to do the job, but the designer said it was a communication problem. They agree it's better to get a professional designer.","topic":"part-time web designer"}
{"fname":"train_6122","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. We'd like some information, please.\n#Person1#: Ok, where do you plan to go?\n#Person2#: Yes, we've agreed on Italy. How much is the air fare to Italy?\n#Person1#: When are you going there?\n#Person2#: We don't really know. June, or maybe July.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, in May and June, the fare is $480. But it's much less in March and April.\n#Person2#: Much less? How much is it then?\n#Person1#: It's only $410.\n#Person2#: That's really a good price. But my husband hates the cold weather there. So let me talk with him first.\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the airfare to Italy. #Person2#'ll discuss it with her husband first.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_6123","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your apartment like?\n#Person2#: It's a furnished two-bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.\n#Person1#: What is it like living in the campus housing?\n#Person2#: It's not so bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really noisy, especially on weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper than private housing, so it's worth it.\n#Person1#: Do you have to pay fees on top of your monthly rent?\n#Person2#: No, they're all included. Besides, students don't have to pay state tax, so we're saving quite a bit of money living here.\n#Person1#: How long is your contract for?\n#Person2#: That's the bad thing-the contract ends in June, so we'll have to find a new apartment soon.\n#Person1#: Have you started looking again yet?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I'm hoping we'll be able to find something cheap once all the students leave the city for the summer.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s apartment on campus. #Person2#'s generally satisfied with the apartment but the contract ends in June so #Person2# will have to start looking again.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_6124","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good news, I'm not going to have surgery after all. The doctor says I can start working out again soon and maybe play football like before in a few weeks.\n#Person2#: That's terrific. It would be great if you could get back in shape in time for the World Cup.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that he doesn't have to have surgery. #Person2#'s happy to hear that.","topic":"good news"}
{"fname":"train_6125","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you busy tomorrow night? I'm going over to the Workers Club for volleyball if you'd like to come along.\n#Person2#: Isn't that far away?\n#Person1#: Not really. If you take the No. 3 bus, you can get there in ten minutes. And if volleyball doesn't interest you, they've got a huge indoor swimming pool, a weight room, and indoor tracks. It's a great place to meet people. Would you like to go with me?\n#Person2#: Now that you mentioned it, it would be nice to get away from the computer center for a change, and I really should get some more exercise. Working up a sweat in a ball game or the weight room would be nice. I've got so fat.\n#Person1#: Just look at me! You're not the only one. In high school I had a lot more time to do sports activities. Now what little spare time you have must be used in doing exercise. At least the club is open until 12 pm.\n#Person2#: I guess it's worth a visit. Did you say you're going tomorrow night?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll come, too. How about meeting me in front of the cinema at eight, and we'll catch the bus there.\n#Person1#: Sure, see you then.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go over to the Workers Club for volleyball tomorrow night. #Person2# agrees. They think they have been getting too fat and decide to do more sports.","topic":"get exercises"}
{"fname":"train_6126","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you want to go, Madam?\n#Person2#: Hilton Hotel, please. Brrr! It's cold, eh? I'm freezing.\n#Person1#: Come in. San Francisco is usually cold in winter, you know. It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder and it sometimes....\n#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?\n#Person1#: Not really. It gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Uh, oh. Here comes the rain!\n#Person2#: It's raining hard. By the way, how long does it take to reach the hotel, do you think?\n#Person1#: About half an hour if there is no traffic jam. Would you like to listen to some light music?\n#Person2#: That would be lovely.","summary":"#Person1# drives #Person2# to Hilton Hotel. They talk about the weather in San Francisco. #Person1# tells #Person2# it takes about half an hour to reach the hotel.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_6127","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lin Yang. It's twelve already. What about having some thing to eat?\n#Person2#: Are you hungry?\n#Person1#: Well, I am a bit. Aren't you?\n#Person2#: Not very. But I don't mind going somewhere for a light meal.\n#Person1#: Where shall we go? What about McDonald's?\n#Person2#: I'm fed up with French fries and hamburgers. I think we'd better go to the restaurant around the corner. It's a family-type. It serves good food at very reasonable prices.\n#Person1#: OK, let's go.","summary":"#Person1# suggests going to McDonald's for lunch together. Lin Yang prefers the family-type restaurant around the corner.","topic":"lunch"}
{"fname":"train_6128","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's raining outside, Catherine, it's too bad. What's the weather like in your hometown? \n#Person2#: It's very hot, the temperature is often over 40 degree. \n#Person1#: Do you like the weather in Seattle? \n#Person2#: Not really. But I like it in spring and fall. I don't like it in winter. \n#Person1#: Why? \n#Person2#: The winter is very rainy, I don't like the rainy day. \n#Person1#: What about the weather in Boston? \n#Person2#: I lived there for three years. I like summer but I don't like winter. \n#Person1#: Is it very cold in winter? \n#Person2#: Yes, it is. But it's nice in spring and fall. ","summary":"Catherine tells #Person1# about her opinions about the weather in Seattle and Boston.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_6129","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mark, long time no see. \n#Person2#: Julie! It's good to see you again. How have you been? \n#Person1#: Great. I just got back from a week's vacation in Thailand. \n#Person2#: Really? How was it? \n#Person1#: Fantastic! I didn't want to come back. \n#Person2#: I hear the beaches in Thailand are beautiful. \n#Person1#: They are. And not only that the people are friendly, but also the food is delicious, not to mention cheap. \n#Person2#: I do like Thai food. Did you see much of Bangkok? \n#Person1#: Not much. I've go enough city life in Beijing. \n#Person2#: I know what you mean. I could use a vacation myself. \n#Person1#: Hey, wouldn't it be great if we could go to Thailand together sometime? \n#Person2#: Yeah, it sure would. ","summary":"Julie tells Mark about her vacation in Thailand. Mark's interested. Julie suggests going to Thailand together sometime.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_6130","dialogue":"#Person1#: The company is selecting three employees to attend the marketing seminar next month. Did you put your name in for it? \n#Person2#: No, I don't really care too much for seminars... I find them to be either boring or useless. I mean, how much can you really learn in one afternoon seminar?\n#Person1#: It's not just about the things that you learn, you know. . . seminars are a really great opportunity to mingle and network with professionals in our industry from all over the nation. You can learn a few things, but more importantly, you rub shoulders with the business leaders and make contacts that could lead to potential sales or patnerships in the future. The social mixers are always more important than the seminars anyway. \n#Person2#: I'm still not too jazzed about going... I feel kind of awkward in those cocktail party situations. \n#Person1#: Well, what if I told you the seminar is going to be held in Hawaii? Does that perk your interest? \n#Person2#: Now you're talking something I am interested in.","summary":"Although #Person1# tells #Person2# about the benefits of seminars, #Person2# is not interested in the marketing seminar next month until hearing it will be held in Hawaii.","topic":"attending the seminar"}
{"fname":"train_6131","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, do you have a second? \n#Person2#: Sure! Are you okay? You seem a bit worried. What's on your mind? \n#Person1#: We need to talk. \n#Person2#: Okay. . . \n#Person1#: I've been thinking, and well, I think we need to start seeing other people. \n#Person2#: What? Why? I mean, we've had our ups and downs, and we have the occasional disagreement, but we're happy together, aren't we? \n#Person1#: That's just it, I'm not happy anymore, Tim. It's not you, it's me. I know that I can be hard to deal with, and you are a great guy! You are the type of guy that any woman would kill for! \n#Person2#: So, what are you saying? You're breaking up with me because I'm perfect? \n#Person1#: Tim, you are too good for me. You deserve someone who can make you smile and make you happy the way that you made me happy. Oh, I could say that I'll be all you need, but that would be a lie. I know I'd only hurt you, I know I'd only make you cry. \n#Person2#: Baby, come on. Don't do this to me! Whatever it is, we can work it out. Just give me another chance! I know that we can get through this, but we gotta stick together! Don't leave me. \n#Person1#: I can't, Tim. I hope someday you can find some way to understand I'm only doing this for you. I don't really wanna go but, deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do. \n#Person2#: Laura. . . \n#Person1#: Here are your keys. I'll send my sister to pick up the rest of my things next week. I'm sorry, Tim. I wish you all the best, and I hope that one day we can meet again. I'll always love you. Goodbye. ","summary":"Laura tells Tim she wants to break up with him because she thinks he deserves someone better. Tim feels sad and tries to reverse Laura's mind, but Laura leaves determinedly.","topic":"break up"}
{"fname":"train_6132","dialogue":"#Person1#: if you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese? \n#Person2#: why? Did tom pop the question? \n#Person1#: not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents' consent. \n#Person2#: let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right? \n#Person1#: you are right. It is giving me a real headache. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place. \n#Person2#: I used to have the same problem when I was with my ex. \n#Person1#: oh, how did you deal with it? \n#Person2#: I just let it go and continued dating with my Korean boyfriend. But finally we broke up. \n#Person1#: oh, it's a pity. What was the matter? \n#Person2#: simple. We had personality clashes and there were too many cultural differences. \n#Person1#: like what? \n#Person2#: he hoped to live in the Korean way and asked me to give up working and stay at home to take care of the family. \n#Person1#: Oh, I see. In their culture women should put family first. \n#Person2#: yes, he said it would be batter for me and for the whole family. But I simply can not quit working. \n#Person1#: so that's why it's hard to have a happy marriage with a foreigner. \n#Person2#: not really. There are many successful mixed marriage around us. ","summary":"#Person1#'s hesitating between marrying a foreigner or a Chinese as #Person1# is worried about her parents' opinions. #Person2# tells #Person1# her own experience of breaking up with her ex who's a foreigner. The cultural differences exist between a couple from different cultures.","topic":"cultural difference"}
{"fname":"train_6133","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is some fresh produce that's on sale? \n#Person2#: Well, I think you'll like the mangoes. \n#Person1#: I've never had a mango. \n#Person2#: It's a fruit. It has a big stone in it. \n#Person1#: Can you eat the stone? \n#Person2#: No. You would break all your teeth on it. \n#Person1#: How much are these mangoes? \n#Person2#: The sale price today is $1 each. \n#Person1#: Can you describe their taste? \n#Person2#: They usually taste sweet, but they remind me of an orange. \n#Person1#: How can I tell if they're ripe? \n#Person2#: Don't cut into them until you can feel that they're soft on the outside. \n#Person1#: What country produces them? \n#Person2#: They come from tropical countries. ","summary":"#Person1#'s looking for some fresh produce on sale. #Person2# recommends mangoes which #Person1#'s never had and tells #Person1# about its price and the taste.","topic":"mangoes"}
{"fname":"train_6134","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. How may I help you? \n#Person2#: Good morning! Do you have any rooms available at the moment? \n#Person1#: Yes, we do. What kind of room would you like? \n#Person2#: I'd like a suite for four nights. \n#Person1#: Please wait a moment while I check availability. Ah, I'm sorry, sir. We only have a double room available now. \n#Person2#: That's all right. How much do they cost? \n#Person1#: Each night costs 320 RMB, but for a four night stay, we can offer a discount of 15% . \n#Person2#: How much in total? \n#Person1#: 1088 RMB. \n#Person2#: Is breakfast included? \n#Person1#: Yes, it is. You also have free use of the leisure facilities here. \n#Person2#: That's fine. I'll get it. \n#Person1#: OK. Please fill out this form with your details. \n#Person2#: I would like to pay by cash. Do I need to pay a deposit? \n#Person1#: Yes, you do. There is a 300 RMB deposit, which we will refund when you check out. So, in total, you need to pay 1388 RMB. \n#Person2#: Fine. Here you are. \n#Person1#: Thank you. Here's your key and receipt. Your room number is 408. A porter will take your luggage to your room. The elevator is just around the corner. \n#Person2#: Thank you very much. \n#Person1#: It is my pleasure, sir. I wish you a pleasant stay here. Goodbye! \n#Person2#: Bye-bye! ","summary":"#Person2# would like to book a suite for four nights. #Person2# tells him there is only a double room available now, so #Person1# books one with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_6135","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to go shopping for groceries in a little bit. \n#Person2#: Why, do we need groceries? \n#Person1#: I believe we are all out of food. \n#Person2#: Do you know what to get? \n#Person1#: I don't know what we need. \n#Person2#: Why don't you go and check the refrigerator? \n#Person1#: I would appreciate it if you would do that for me. \n#Person2#: Why don't you just get the basics? \n#Person1#: What do you mean? \n#Person2#: Eggs, milk, bread. Things like that. \n#Person1#: Go make that list. \n#Person2#: Sure, no problem. ","summary":"#Person1#'s going shopping for groceries but doesn't know what to buy. #Person2# suggests getting the basics.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6136","dialogue":"#Person1#: I went to look at those new houses near the Sports Center this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes?\n#Person1#: They're really nice. There is a lot of space and each house has got 3 bedrooms and a separate shower room.\n#Person2#: Hmm...\n#Person1#: And there is a garden at the back. John, will you put down your book? Aren't you interested?\n#Person2#: Not especially.\n#Person1#: But why I thought you wanted to move?\n#Person2#: You are the one who wants to move.\n#Person1#: But you said the last time your brother stayed. It is impossible to live without an extra bedroom.\n#Person2#: I didn't say that. I like this flat. I can walk to work.\n#Person1#: You could still walk to work if we move.\n#Person2#: It is farther away and it is being far more noisy near the Sports Center.\n#Person1#: But it is not exactly quiet living on this main road. It is simply that we need more space. John, will you at least come and have a look at the new houses?\n#Person2#: Very well then. But do not expect to change my mind.\n#Person1#: OK, we will just look.","summary":"#Person1# tells John #Person1# went to see the houses near the Sports Centre this afternoon. John isn't interested because he doesn't want to move. Finally, John agrees to look at the house but he thinks he won't change his mind.","topic":"move"}
{"fname":"train_6137","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything wrong?\n#Person2#: I am worried about my daughter. She hasn't made a decision about college.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, that's just part of being a teenager.\n#Person2#: I don't actually mind that. But she disagrees with me about everything.\n#Person1#: You should encourage her to make up her mind by herself instead of trying to tell her what to do and what not to do.\n#Person2#: But I just want to give her some tips.\n#Person1#: She can make her own decision. Believe her!\n#Person2#: I guess you're right.\n#Person1#: Take it easy. Everything will be OK.\n#Person2#: I hope so.","summary":"#Person2#'s worried about #Person2#'s daughter who hasn't decided on the college. #Person1# suggests #Person2# take it easy and let her make her own decision.","topic":"worries"}
{"fname":"train_6138","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, where are you?\n#Person2#: I'm still in Edinburgh. The flights have been delayed.\n#Person1#: You caught me just in time. We were about to leave for the airport.\n#Person2#: I know, Janet said so. I'm glad I found. You have had a long wait otherwise.\n#Person1#: When will you be leaving do you think?\n#Person2#: No, not for an hour at least. Look, don't bother to come out to the airport.\n#Person1#: It's no trouble. We'll meet you.\n#Person2#: No, I'd rather you didn't, honestly.\n#Person1#: No, don't be silly, Mary. We'll collect you.\n#Person2#: No, Bruce. I'd rather get a taxi.\n#Person1#: We will be there, Mary. See you later.","summary":"Mary tells Bruce her flight has been delayed and asks Bruce don't bother to collect her at the airport, but he insists on doing so.","topic":"at the airport"}
{"fname":"train_6139","dialogue":"#Person1#: Helen, I want to have a word with you.\n#Person2#: Is it about the appointment yesterday evening? Forget it. It doesn't really matter.\n#Person1#: But I must say sorry to you. I didn't mean to break my word. I was about to leave home when my mother suddenly passed out. I took her to the hospital and looked after her all night. It was not until this morning that I remembered my date with you.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Is she OK now?\n#Person1#: She's alright, but I'm terribly sorry to have kept you waiting last night.\n#Person2#: I quite understand it's not your fault, but don't forget to call me up next time if you can't come.","summary":"#Person1# apologizes to Helen for missing the appointment yesterday evening because #Person1# had to look after #Person1#'s mother who suddenly passed out. Helen understands it.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_6140","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to buy some meat.\n#Person2#: What kind would you like today?\n#Person1#: I'd like a pound of roast beef. That's my son's favorite sandwich meat.\n#Person2#: Really? My daughter likes it, too. OK, that's going to be $5.50.\n#Person1#: Perfect.\n#Person2#: Anything else? Perhaps some pork?\n#Person1#: No, but I do need 3 pounds of chicken breast. My husband wants it for the soup he likes to make.\n#Person2#: That costs $4.00 a pound.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's expensive. I think he can make the soup with 2 pounds of chicken. I'll make some salad tonight. So we won't need so much food.","summary":"#Person1# buys a pound of roast beef and 2 pounds of chicken breast with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"buy meat"}
{"fname":"train_6141","dialogue":"#Person1#: Robert, I know you have special feelings about the media.\n#Person2#: I do. I've never had a television in my life. I grew up before television was really common and I just don't have time for it. I think you have to look at the trade-off for whatever you do.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by trade-off?\n#Person2#: What it cause not only money but in terms of whether it does good to your life. I have no real machines in my apartment. Well, I do have an FM radio.\n#Person1#: Yeah, what do you listen to?\n#Person2#: Oh, weather reports, good music. And I have a telephone now, but I lived for 8 years without one.\n#Person1#: Eight years without a telephone?\n#Person2#: Well, I discovered there were telephones on every street corner and I really didn't need one for anything.\n#Person1#: Do you have a computer?\n#Person2#: I do not own a computer. Because when I go on the Internet, I'm always disappointed. You see, I think more than technology destroys all the beauty and meaning in life. That's not the way I want to live my life.\n#Person1#: Aren't there any good things that the modern media bring us?\n#Person2#: Well, the only modern form of media I really like is the jet plane. I mean I know it's not the media. But I really considered it to be a form of communication. It is allowed me to travel all over the world. I get great enjoyment out of traveling. I link up with people from foreign countries. I meet them. I talked to them. And so in that way, the jet plane has improved international communication, much more than fax or email will ever do.\n#Person1#: What an interesting idea! Thank you, Robert.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Robert about his special feelings about the media. Robert tells #Person1# he never has a television and lived without a telephone for 8 years. He also doesn't own a computer because he's always disappointed when searching the Internet. Robert thinks the jet plane is the only good thing that technology brings.","topic":"technology"}
{"fname":"train_6142","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hope you can help. I've got a bit of a problem with your ATM.\n#Person2#: Of course, that's my job. Oh, dear. What's happened?\n#Person1#: Well, it's eaten my card! It won't give it back!\n#Person2#: I see... calm down, don't worry. May I ask what were you doing when it took your card?\n#Person1#: Yes. I was only entering my PIN. I'm terrible at remembering it, I'm so forgetful, you see.\n#Person2#: Mmmm... and exactly how many times did you enter it, please?\n#Person1#: Maybe three times. As I said, I always forget it.\n#Person2#: Ah! Don't worry ; it's just a security measure. If someone uses a card and cannot get the right PIN after three attempts, the bank keeps the card in case it's stolen. Just contact the bank and we'll get it back to you.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. So if I call my branch they can sort everything out for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, they'll be happy to help. Believe me, it happens to many people.\n#Person1#: I'd better try harder to memorise my PIN in future. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s card was eaten because #Person1# didn't get the right PIN after three attempts. #Person2# advises #Person1# to contact the bank so they'll give it back to #Person1#.","topic":"ATM"}
{"fname":"train_6143","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hmm. Let me try something.Wait. I have a reservation for someone named Sang here. But it's spelled J - A - N - G. It's not spelled J - I - A - N - G. It's for a Mr. C Sang.\n#Person2#: Oh, that must be me! Probably they typed the name wrong.My husband's English isn't so good.\n#Person1#: Yes, sometimes it happens, Ma'am. That's why it is always good to carry your confirmation number. I'm sorry about the inconvenience.\n#Person2#: It's okay. It's probably my husband's fault.Is there a pool in this hotel?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course.The pool is open until 10:00 p. m. So you still have about 45 minutes.\n#Person2#: Good.\n#Person1#: Here is your key. Your room is 379.You can find the elevators just around that corner there, down the hall.Enjoy your stay, Ma'am.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person2#'s reservation is under the wrong name. #Person2# explains it's because of her husband's poor English. #Person1# then helps #Person2# to check in.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_6144","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, young lady. You can call me Ma. Do you see anything you like?\n#Person2#: Yes. Many things! I especially love this beautiful quilt.\n#Person1#: That quilt was passed down to me from my ma in Holland.\n#Person2#: It sounds like a special quilt. Why do you want to sell it?\n#Person1#: Well, this home is too big for me now, so I'm moving to an apartment that is much smaller. Therefore, I need to part with a few things.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Umm, how much do you want for the quilt?\n#Person1#: Is fifteen dollars OK?","summary":"Ma tells #Person2# Ma wants to sell the quilt because Ma is moving to a smaller apartment.","topic":"sell a quilt"}
{"fname":"train_6145","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?\n#Person2#: I'm quite active and energetic. I approach things enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half-done.\n#Person1#: Do you think you are introverted or extroverted?\n#Person2#: I'm quite outgoing i think. I enjoy mixing and doing things with others.\n#Person1#: What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy?\n#Person2#: I maintain that the most important thing is having good friends. A person can't live all by himself I think. A friend in need is a friend in deed. The more really close friends I have, the better.\n#Person1#: What kind of people do you like to work with?\n#Person2#: People who are honest, dedicated to their work and having integrity.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is active, energetic, and outgoing. #Person2# values friendship and likes working with honest people.","topic":"personality"}
{"fname":"train_6146","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can we choose a time to look at houses together?\n#Person2#: Can you do that in the mornings, or would the afternoons be best?\n#Person1#: Either way is good for me.\n#Person2#: There are a number of open houses this weekend in your area. Would that okay with you?\n#Person1#: I can take a little time off of work, or I can go on a weekend, also.\n#Person2#: We could meet at the real estate office, or I could pick you up at your home.\n#Person1#: I am leaving from work, so maybe I could just meet you at the first house that we will look at.\n#Person2#: I can think of five houses that we should look at. It will take most of the day.\n#Person1#: I would like to see as many as possible.\n#Person2#: When I have confirmed the times with the owners, I will e-mail you our plans for the day.","summary":"#Person1# wants to choose a time to look at houses and discusses the plan with #Person2#. #Person2# will e-mail #Person1# the plans for the day after confirming the times with the owners.","topic":"look at houses"}
{"fname":"train_6147","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is it your first time to join the sports meeting of Junior High School?\n#Person2#: Yes, and it's great. What are the events at the sports meeting?\n#Person1#: Long-distance race, dash, hurdle race, relay race, standing long jump, high jump, shotput and so on.\n#Person2#: Our neighbor, Bruce, will take part in the relay race. Let's go have a look.\n#Person1#: OK, let's go.\n#Person2#: The competition will begin in 5 minutes, it's tense here.\n#Person1#: Wonderful, Bruce is taking the lead.\n#Person2#: Other competitors have almost caught up with him. They are neck and neck.\n#Person1#: Come on, Bruce. Come on, Bruce.\n#Person2#: Wow, Bruce crossed the line first.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the events at the sports meeting. They go to see their neighbor's relay race together.","topic":"sports meeting"}
{"fname":"train_6148","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to McDonald's. Can I take your order?\n#Person2#: Please give me this extra value meal, a red bean pie, and one order of vegetable salad.\n#Person1#: Would you like something to drink?\n#Person2#: A cup of hot orange juice.\n#Person1#: Will that be it?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's all.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# orders food and drink at McDonald's.","topic":"take order"}
{"fname":"train_6149","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: I want to know about fees.\n#Person1#: Which fees?\n#Person2#: Overdraft fees.\n#Person1#: You will be required to pay a small fee for every time you overdraft.\n#Person2#: How much is the fee?\n#Person1#: You'll have to pay $ 25 every time you overdraft.\n#Person2#: That's a small fee?\n#Person1#: It should stop you from overdrafting.\n#Person2#: You would think it would, but it most likely won't.\n#Person1#: Can I help you with anything else?\n#Person2#: That's it for today. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# there is an overdraft fee of $25 to keep people from overdrafting.","topic":"overdrafting fee"}
{"fname":"train_6150","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so sorry to call you on such short notice, but something's come up.\n#Person2#: You mean for this afternoon's meeting?\n#Person1#: That's right I'm afraid I have to postpone it. Mr. Scott got sick and I have to attend the Speechmaker's Symposium in his place. I'm leaving today, and I won't be back until a week from Friday.\n#Person2#: That's quite a while. Let's make it the week after you get back, then.\n#Person1#: That will be great. So it's two weeks from tomorrow, same time and place. I'm really sorry to do this to you.\n#Person2#: No problem at all. To tell you the truth, I could use the extra time in my schedule to catch up on some paperwork.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# to postpone the meeting for two weeks because #Person1# has to attend a symposium. #Person2# is OK with that.","topic":"postpone the meeting"}
{"fname":"train_6151","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, your Chinese is coming along!\n#Person2#: You think?\n#Person1#: Yeah. It's a lot better than mine.\n#Person2#: But I still get stuck on the different tones. It drives me crazy.\n#Person1#: Hang in there. It'll all come together one of these days.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2#'s Chinese is coming along.","topic":"Chinese"}
{"fname":"train_6152","dialogue":"#Person1#: Brooke, are you still mad? Is your mom mad?\n#Person2#: No. . . mom said that we'll have the wedding at home on the 2nd. So let's hope your mom is right about that being a lucky day. . .\n#Person1#: It will be. And today is, too. I just talked to the airlines. . .\n#Person2#: They're going to give us back the seats?\n#Person1#: No, they're giving us discount tickets on a honeymoon package in. . .\n#Person2#: Hawaii? My dream honeymoon destination?\n#Person1#: You got it! We'll fly there directly from Texas.\n#Person2#: Oh, Jack! That's wonderful!","summary":"Brooke and Jack are talking about the date of their wedding. Jack tells Brooke they are given discount tickets to Hawaii.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_6153","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in and have some coffee, Anna. The kids have just gone out to the mall to hang out with their friends.\n#Person2#: I saw a lot of teenagers when Alan and I were there yesterday.\n#Person1#: They spend hours there, especially on weekends.\n#Person2#: Speaking of that trip, Alan bought a shirt at a department store, but the sleeves are too long. Do you know a seamstress or tailor who can shorten them?\n#Person1#: I know several. But wouldn't it be easier to take the shirt back and exchange it for the right size?\n#Person2#: Isn't that complicated?\n#Person1#: No, it's easy. We'll just take the shirt back to the men's department and show them the sales slip. They'll exchange it for the correct size or give you a refund.\n#Person2#: We? Do you want to go with me?\n#Person1#: Sure. I love going to the mall.\n#Person2#: What do you do there. . . hang around, like the kids?","summary":"Anna wants to find a seamstress or tailor to shorten her husband's new shirt. #Person1# tells her it's easy to exchange it at the mall and offers to go with Anna.","topic":"mall"}
{"fname":"train_6154","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?\n#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!\n#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?\n#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our one year anniversary, but she stood me up!\n#Person1#: Really! Did she tell you why she didn't show up?\n#Person2#: No, but I ended up finding out later that night when I saw her drinking with another man at a club near my home!\n#Person1#: What was she thinking? Did you confront her about it when you saw her?\n#Person2#: I wanted to, but I knew that if I spoke to her, I'd just blow up at her, so I decided to just go home. I called her later that the night, but she didn't answer the phone.\n#Person1#: I can't believe she would do that to you. It's so dishonest-and rude!\n#Person2#: I know. I still haven't heard from her. The good thing is that I'm so angry with her that I don't feel sad about not having her around.\n#Person1#: I bet you that she regrets what she's done. You are such a good catch! She really lost out, didn't she?\n#Person2#: I guess so.\n#Person1#: So I don't think you'll have a problem finding another girlfriend. There are plenty of fish in the sea!","summary":"#Person2# split up with his girlfriend because his girlfriend stood him up and drank with another man on their anniversary. #Person1# thinks his girlfriend will regret and #Person2# will find another girlfriend.","topic":"girlfriend"}
{"fname":"train_6155","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Anna speaking!\n#Person2#: Hey, Anna, this is Jason.\n#Person1#: Jason, where have you been hiding lately? You know it's been a long time since your last call. Have you been good?\n#Person2#: Yes. How are you, Anna?\n#Person1#: I am fine. What have you been doing?\n#Person2#: Working. I've been really busy these days. I got a promotion.\n#Person1#: That's great, congratulations!\n#Person2#: Thanks. I am feeling pretty good about myself too. You know, bigger office, a raise and even an assistant.\n#Person1#: That's good. So I guess I'll have to make an appointment to see you.\n#Person2#: You are kidding.\n#Person1#: How long have you been working there?\n#Person2#: A bit over two years. This is a fast-moving company, and seniority isn't the only factor in deciding promotions.\n#Person1#: How do you like your new boss?\n#Person2#: She is very nice and open-minded.\n#Person1#: Much better than the last one, huh?\n#Person2#: Yeah. He was a real slave driver. He probably would have loved it if we were robots.\n#Person1#: Forget about him. Come over to my house tonight. Let's get drunk.\n#Person2#: Good. Tonight 8 o'clock.\n#Person1#: 8 it is. See you then.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"Jason hasn't called Anna for a long time. He calls her to tell her he got a promotion and he feels good about it. Anna invites him to come over to her house tonight to get drunk.","topic":"get a promotion"}
{"fname":"train_6156","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever thought about having children, Kaitlyn?\n#Person2#: My husband and I have thought about it, but we'Ve decided not to have any. They are just too expensive. Besides, with all the news about global warming on the news lately, who knows what kind of world we'll have in the future. What about you?\n#Person1#: Well, I'Ve always wanted to have lots of children. Growing up with only one brother, I always felt a bit lonely. What do you think about families with only one child?\n#Person2#: For me, growing up in a big family always made me yearn for attention. I always wanted to be an only child so that I could always do what I wanted and so that I wouldn't ever have to share.\n#Person1#: Don't you think you would miss having other people around?\n#Person2#: No way! I spent 20 years of my life with relatives around me 24-7. you know, I don't think I'Ve ever actually spent any time by myself in my parents'home. What do you think of the one-child policy in China?\n#Person1#: If China didn't have such a policy, can you imagine how many people there would be in China now?\n#Person2#: That's true. But as a woman, I'm glad that even though I don't want any children, I at least have a choice in how many children I have. On the other hand, I can't imagine what China would be like if there weren't a one-child policy!\n#Person1#: Do you think most families with many children envy or feel sorry for other families with only one child?\n#Person2#: I don't know what other people think, but I, for one, envy only children!","summary":"Kaitlyn and her husband have decided not to have children. #Person1# has wanted to have lots of children because #Person1# grew up with only one brother. Kaitlyn grew up in a big family and wanted to be an only child. They also talk about the one-child policy in China.","topic":"children"}
{"fname":"train_6157","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now darling, I know that we've bought this house together, but it's just going to be far too expensive to decorate it. I think we should sell it.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, Nathan, I. . . I really think we've bought this flat at the right time, you know. Market prices are going to go up, and I think you'll find in a year or two it will be worth a lot more.\n#Person1#: But we're going to spend so much money in furnishing and decorating. I think we could get a much cheaper place that's already furnished.\n#Person2#: But don't you like this place? I remember when we came to see it we thought it would be lovely.\n#Person1#: Well, only you liked it really, darling.\n#Person2#: Oh, why didn't you say so then? But I still think we've made a good buy.","summary":"Nathan wants to sell the house because it's too expensive to decorate and admits he didn't like it when they saw it but #Person2# still thinks they've made a good buy.","topic":"sell the house"}
{"fname":"train_6158","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Chris, I've heard that you're from a big family. How many people?\n#Person2#: Nine total. Seven children and my parents.\n#Person1#: Seven children? That's a lot. Why did your parents have so many?\n#Person2#: Well, my mother came from a big family, and wanted to have one of her own. My father was an only child, and didn't really care about having a large family, but my mother talked him into it.\n#Person1#: Jeez, seven children. That must have a lot of problems. We have four children in my family and my grandparents can never get our names right.\n#Person2#: It can be hard, and there are certain sacrifices you have to make.\n#Person1#: Like what? I assume that there's no privacy.\n#Person2#: That's one. Another is the lack of personal property. Everything you have, from toys to clothes, is used by your brothers and sisters. Especially clothes. Three quarters of my wardrobe are hand-me-downs.\n#Person1#: And the age gap is also annoying. There's a ten-year difference between my younger brother and me. We have nothing in common.\n#Person2#: Same problem here. There's an 18 - year gap between the oldest and youngest child in my family. The last child was born just as the oldest was going to college.","summary":"Chris is from a big family of nine, including seven children. #Person1# thinks they must have a lot of problems. Chris admits they have problems of privacy, personal property and age gap.","topic":"big family"}
{"fname":"train_6159","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to do in this company after five years?\n#Person2#: I want to be in a higher managerial position in the field of international marketing. I'm very interested in the European market hopefully, in Brussels.\n#Person1#: Why do you think so?\n#Person2#: It's truly exciting to work in newly emerging unified market. Brussels will be center of the new market in the continent.\n#Person1#: What are you looking for in your next job?\n#Person2#: My experience in my last job showed that I have the talent to motivate people. It could be seen from the low absentee rate in my team. I want to continue that kind of contribution and to further develop this potential.\n#Person1#: What is your career objective?\n#Person2#: I want to apply my knowledge and experience to a challenging position and finally move on to management level.\n#Person1#: What do you consider important when looking for a job?\n#Person2#: I think the most important thing is the nature of the job. One should never do anything one is not interested in. To me, pleasant working conditions with co-operative staff are also important.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to be in a higher managerial position in international marketing in Brussel after five years because it's exciting and #Person2# wants to keep motivating people. #Person2# values the nature of the job when looking for one.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6160","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you call Mr. Jacob for me, Sara? I need to go over some stuff with him.\n#Person2#: Of course, Mr. Roberts. But, could you tell me his extension number again? I haven't got all the numbers down yet.\n#Person1#: Sure, it's 4-8- 7-2. Don't worry. You're doing a fine job.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Mr. Roberts.","summary":"Mr. Roberts asks Sara to call Mr. Jacob and tells her the extension number.","topic":"make a call"}
{"fname":"train_6161","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any experience working with a computer?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have been a data entry operator for three years.\n#Person1#: What kind of software can you use?\n#Person2#: I have working knowledge of Windows and Dos. Actually, I'm quite familiar with both Java and C + + Programming Languages.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other computer qualifications?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have an ACRE certificate, Bank 2.\n#Person1#: Do you know how to use a PC to process the management information?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to say I'm not familiar with processing management information, but I'm sure I could learn quite quickly. It can't be too difficult, and I've got a quick mind. I can handle any problem you give me.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# has been a data entry operator for three years. #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s qualifications and assures #Person1# that #Person2# is a quick learner.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6162","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you feeling, Flora?\n#Person2#: Much better, thanks. I have been resting all day. Only with television as my companion. In fact, in the whole week the only thing I feel like doing was watching TV.\n#Person1#: What did you watch today?\n#Person2#: I started with game show this morning, I really enjoy them, and even answered the most of questions correctly.\n#Person1#: And next?\n#Person2#: At 2 o'clock, I switched to the Channel 6, and watched a terrific movie without commercials.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean, there wasn't old action movie next. I think you won't like it.\n#Person2#: I want to watch it, but I was already tired by the time it came on. I had a rest instead, then I watched the news at Channel 11.\n#Person1#: Anything important happened?\n#Person2#: A bank was robbed this afternoon. A reporter on the scene covered the event, the live coverage reproduce the robbery to the live.","summary":"Flora is feeling much better because she's been resting all day with television as her companion. She tells #Person2# she watched the game show, a movie, and the news.","topic":"watch TV"}
{"fname":"train_6163","dialogue":"#Person1#: A table for two, please.\n#Person2#: All right. How about this one by the window?\n#Person1#: Thank you. It's fine.\n#Person2#: May I take your order now, sir?\n#Person1#: What do you recommend? We'd like some of your local specialities.\n#Person2#: Our restaurant is famous for its seafood.\n#Person1#: One cream of fish soup and two portions of prawns.\n#Person2#: Shrimp salad is our speciality, took\n#Person1#: No, I think it's enough.\n#Person2#: What would you like to drink?\n#Person1#: A juice and a coke.","summary":"#Person2# leads #Person1# to the table, recommends seafood, and helps #Person1# order soup, prawns, and drinks.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_6164","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon! Where to?\n#Person2#: Tian'anmen Square.\n#Person1#: You are going to Tian'anmen Square. No problem.\n#Person2#: How long will it take? We are in a great hurry.\n#Person1#: Around 20 minutes, but it all depends on the traffic.\n#Person2#: Hope there is no traffic jam.\n#Person1#: By this time, it's better. The rush hour is over.\n#Person2#: Could you drop us off on that corner?\n#Person1#: Sure thing. Here we are.\n#Person2#: How much do we owe you?\n#Person1#: Eight yuan twenty cents.\n#Person2#: Here is ten yuan. Keep the change, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Have a nice day.\n#Person2#: Thanks and you too.","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2#, who's in a great hurry, to Tian'anmen square. #Person2# pays ten yuan for that.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_6165","dialogue":"#Person1#: I take care of the letters. I may read, sort out and organize incoming mails.\n#Person2#: So you have to open all the envelopes.\n#Person1#: Yes, except the personal mail. And I also need to prepare the materials for posting and check the e-mail box regularly.\n#Person2#: Do you need to file copies of the letters before sending them?\n#Person1#: Yes, and I check all the e-mails for Mr. Thomas.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s work is to take care of the letters, file copies and check e-mails.","topic":"letters"}
{"fname":"train_6166","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Gail Willows speaking.\n#Person2#: Ms. Willows, hello. This is Daniel calling from IBA Bank.\n#Person1#: Hello, Daniel. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm calling to notify you that an Export L \/ C has arrived for you.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Do you know which company it's from?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's from Satura Beds of Tokyo.\n#Person1#: Ah, great! I'll send someone over to pick it up. Thanks for calling.","summary":"Daniel calls Gail Willows to tell her the Export L\/C from Satura Beds of Tokyo has arrived.","topic":"Export L\/C"}
{"fname":"train_6167","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our company Mr. white. My name is Yan Hua, the secretary of Mr. Wang.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you!\n#Person1#: Would you like to have a cup of tea or coffee?\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'd like Chinese tea very much!\n#Person1#: Glad you like it. By the way, is this your first time to China, Mr. White?\n#Person2#: Yes, as a representative of IBM. I hope to conclude some business with you.\n#Person1#: We also hope to expand our business with you.\n#Person2#: This is our common desire.\n#Person1#: I think you probably know China has adopted a flexible policy in her foreign trade.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have read about it, but I would like to know more about it.\n#Person1#: Right. Seeing is believing.\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"Yan Hua welcomes Mr. White to their company. They agree that they should conclude some business with each other and talk about the policy in foreign trade.","topic":"business"}
{"fname":"train_6168","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Chloe, I'm Doctor Evans. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Hi, Dr. Evans. Thanks for seeing me on such short notice. When I woke up this morning I had a really sore throat and a really bad cough. I think I am coming down with the flu.\n#Person1#: Ah I see, yes you do sound rather croaky. Well let's have a look, shall we? Could you please open your mouth and say ah.\n#Person2#: Ahhhhhhhh\n#Person1#: Good, yes, your tonsils are a little swollen and red. How are your ears, blocked at all?\n#Person2#: A little actually. My sinuses are a little blocked up as well-I really feel terrible.\n#Person1#: Ok Chloe, can you please breathe in and out slowly for me while I listen to your chest? You really are all bunged up, you don't sound too good at all. Ok, I'm going to set you up with a bunch o\n#Person2#: Whoa! So many drugs. . . I hate swallowing pills. Am I able to go to work?\n#Person1#: Absolutely not! You are highly contagious! You don't want to infect the rest of your co-workers do you? I recommend staying in bed for at least three days and drinking plenty of fluids so yo\n#Person2#: Ok! Would you mind writing me a doctor's note for work, otherwise they may think I am faking it!\n#Person1#: Ha-ha, sure not a problem! Here you are. Now off you go and away to bed. If you have any questions just give me a call! Feel better soon and take care.\n#Person2#: Thanks doc, bye!","summary":"Chole thinks she has a flu. Dr. Evans has a look at her throat, asks about her ears, checks her breath, gives her drugs, and recommends her to stay in bed. Chole asks the doctor to write her a note to ask for a leave from work.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_6169","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: That's it, my lease is up. I have to move.\n#Person1#: What? Why? Can't you renew it?\n#Person2#: The owner apparently is selling this place to make way for the construction of a parking lot.\n#Person1#: Well, I can help you pack. We should start looking for a new place for you ASAP.\n#Person2#: I think I might move in with my parents for a couple of months until I can find something. You know how hard it is to find a decent place around here. I'm gonna have to put most of my stuff in storage for a while.\n#Person1#: Well, let me know if there's anything I can do to help out.\n#Person2#: Actually, would you mind looking after my pet tarantula and snake for a couple of weeks?","summary":"#Person2# has to move because the owner is selling the place. #Person2# decides to move in with #Person2#'s parents and asks #Person1# to look after #Person2#'s pet tarantula and snake.","topic":"move"}
{"fname":"train_6170","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, welcome aboard.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Can I use my cellular phone during this time?\n#Person1#: Yes, you can use your cell phone during the boarding process until the aircraft door is closed.\n#Person2#: Thank you. What should I do if I want to phone my family during the flight?\n#Person1#: The aircraft is equipped with onboard phones. They do not interfere with the communication and navigation of the aircraft.\n#Person2#: So I can use the onboard phone during the flight?\n#Person1#: Of course. They will be used at anytime before or during flight.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can use the cell phone during the boarding process and use the onboard phones during the flight.","topic":"use the phone"}
{"fname":"train_6171","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why am I being charged $ 10 for a movie that I never ordered?\n#Person2#: Sir, according to your file, you spent Monday evening watching'Titanic. '\n#Person1#: Well, the file is wrong. I was at a great concert that night.\n#Person2#: Well, this wouldn't be the first time that a file was wrong. Just a moment, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you for taking care of it so quickly.\n#Person2#: Sir, when I deleted the $ 10, the program automatically added a $ 2 service charge.\n#Person1#: You can't do that! You can't charge me for a mistake that you made!\n#Person2#: Sometimes you can't win for losing, sir.\n#Person1#: Well, now I've seen it all! What a rip-off this place is!\n#Person2#: I don't blame you, sir. Two dollars is a lot of money.","summary":"#Person1# questions the charge of a movie he never ordered. #Person2# deletes the $10 and adds a $2 service charge. #Person1# is dissatisfied with that.","topic":"charge"}
{"fname":"train_6172","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Vane Theater, at your service.\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. What's on this weekend?\n#Person1#: Well, there will be charity performance on Saturday night. And also, there will be a solo concert by an opera star on Sunday night.\n#Person2#: It's a good thing that I have choices here. Can you tell me about the one on Saturday?\n#Person1#: Sure. It's to raise money for the homeless.\n#Person2#: What about the performance itself?\n#Person1#: Oh, it's a reserved opera named'The Monkey Creates Havoc in Heaven'.\n#Person2#: Wow, a story about the clever Monkey King. It's a classic and children's favorite.\n#Person1#: It surely is. And the cast is really the best.\n#Person2#: Wonderful! How much is the ticket?\n#Person1#: The price varies according to the seats. 300 for the front, 200 for the middle, and 50 for the back. Which kind would you like?\n#Person2#: Two for the front. One last thing, are there any English subtitles for the show?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have subtitles both in Chinese and English on the big-screen just beside the stage.\n#Person2#: Terrific. May I stop by to get that two tickets tomorrow afternoon?\n#Person1#: Sure. And our theater is located on Liberty Avenue, just opposite the biggest guitar store. Can I have your name?\n#Person2#: B. S-H-I-R-L-E-Y.\n#Person1#: Got it. Thanks for calling. Bye.","summary":"Shirley is thinking about watching a Chinese traditional opera with a foreign girl. #Person1# introduces the performance on Saturday to Shirley and tells Shirley the price varies according to the seats. Shirley takes two for the front and will stop by to get the tickets tomorrow afternoon.","topic":"Chinese traditional opera"}
{"fname":"train_6173","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Li, does the recommendation of the university play an important role in job hitting?\n#Person2#: Yes. In fact, the recommendation is a way of indirect self-recommendation. The university and the business have a long-term relationship. If you are recommended by your university, you can be approved more easily.\n#Person1#: But I doubt the authority because most of the recommendation letters of the university are the same.\n#Person2#: More and more people have the same discoveries since most of the universities do that in order to save effort.","summary":"Mr. Li tells #Person1# the recommendation of the university is important in job hunting but #Person1# doubts its authority because #Person1# thinks the recommendation letters are all the same.","topic":"recommendation letter"}
{"fname":"train_6174","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Um. You see, I need some flowers for my wife, and uh, and, you know, I ...\n#Person1#: Let ... Let me guess. You forget your anniversary, and you're trying to make things up, right?\n#Person2#: Oh. Yeah, is it that obvious?\n#Person1#: Well, yeah. We see men like you all the time that are so involved in their work that they simply forget about us.\n#Person2#: Well, in, in ... in this case, it's not like that.\n#Person1#: Sure. What do you need?\n#Person2#: Well, uh, I'd like to get a dozen roses with some greenery, and a very nice card.\n#Person1#: Do you really think a dozen roses is going to cut it?\n#Person2#: Well, yeah ...\n#Person1#: I mean, if my husband forgot our anniversary, he'd be in the doghouse for sure. [Well ...] You need at least two dozen roses, a dozen balloons, and a romantic evening at an expensive restaurant.\n#Person2#: Well, I only have $10, and ...\n#Person1#: Ten dollars? Well, that will buy you a single rose and a hamburger at McDonalds, but that's it.\n#Person2#: Uh, wait. I actually have twelve dollars and ... wait, hang on, let me see here ... thirty-two cents, so that might be ...\n#Person1#: Forget playing golf this weekend. Your wife is way more important.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. OH, NO! My wife is out in the parking lot looking for me. Oh. And, and ... she's looking this way. PLEASE, PLEASE. Help me! She'll wring my neck for sure.\n#Person1#: Okay, Okay. Uh, let's see. Hum. [PLEASE, PLEASE!]. Well, well, it looks like I can arrange a small bouquet of roses. [Okay.] A couple are a little wilted [Oh, that's okay.], but that's the best I can do. [Oh, yes. Oh, yes. That's fine.] And I can also attach a small card and tie a nice ribbon around the flowers.\n#Person2#: Oh, that would be great. You're a lifesaver. I'll put you on my Christmas card list forever.\n#Person1#: Okay. Okay. That'll be twelve dollars even.\n#Person2#: You're an angel. Thank you. Thank you. Oh, no. [What?] Now, she's parked in front of your store waiting for me. I'm dead meat. Do you have a back door?\n#Person1#: No! It looks like you need to face the music and just talk to her. [I can't, I can't.] She'll probably be very understanding after you promise ... [You don't know my wife.] Well, you need to promise to wash the dishes and clean the bathroom for the next six months. Get out there and be a man.\n#Person2#: Could you call an ambulance ... just in case? This could get ugly.\n#Person1#: Men.","summary":"#Person2# needs some flowers for his wife because he forgets their anniversary but he only has twelve dollars. #Person1# doesn't want to help him at first but then agrees to arrange a small bouquet of roses after #Person2# begs #Person1#. When #Person2# sees his wife parking outside the store, he wants to escape but #Person1# thinks he should be a man.","topic":"relationship"}
{"fname":"train_6175","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a book on the presidential election system in the United States.\n#Person1#: Well, all of our textbooks are arranged by subject and course number in the back of the store. Is this a required text for one of the University's political science courses?\n#Person2#: No, it isn't. I've already looked through all the political science books in the back, but the ones I saw only had a few pages, at most, on the topic.\n#Person1#: How about the paperback section? There may be something there.\n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person1#: Or better yet, you should try looking in Books in Print.\n#Person2#: I've never heard of that. What is it?\n#Person1#: It's an index that lists all of the books currently available from publishers. If you have a specific book in mind, you can look under the author's last name.\n#Person2#: But I don't.\n#Person1#: Then look directly under your subject, presidential elections.\n#Person2#: What happens if I find a book I want?\n#Person1#: Well, if it's not in stock, we can order it for you.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for a book on the presidential election system in the United States. #Person1# suggests the textbook section, the paperback section, and Books in Print and can order the book for #Person2# if it's not in stock.","topic":"find a book"}
{"fname":"train_6176","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. You're in the pink today. You must have had a nice new year holiday.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I went to Qingdao and just came back yesterday.\n#Person1#: Really? Did you go to see the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center? I thought you were just shooting the breeze when you said you would go. How is it?\n#Person2#: It's really amazing. During the 2007 Qingdao International Sailing Games, around 5,000 people came out to watch the competition every day along the seawall.\n#Person1#: Newspapers say the design received high praise from the International Olympic Committee. The venue will be used for the 2008 Olympic Games.\n#Person2#: Fortunately, I have been there already. It's a pity you're not going to see it.\n#Person1#: Although I know my chances of getting an Olympic sailing ticket are slim, I'll keep trying anyway. Otherwise, I'm sure you'll nag me to death telling me about your experience there.","summary":"#Person2# went to Qingdao during the new year holiday and saw the amazing Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center. #Person1# will try to get an Olympic sailing ticket to avoid #Person2#'s nag about it.","topic":"Olympic sailing"}
{"fname":"train_6177","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Parker, when did you arrive home yesterday evening?\n#Person2#: At about 8 o'clock.\n#Person1#: What did you do right after you entered your flat?\n#Person2#: Well, I washed my hands and then watched sports news.\n#Person1#: When did you have supper?\n#Person2#: At about a quarter to nine, I guess.\n#Person1#: Did you stay at home all evening?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: But your friend says that he found you several times between 8 and 9. But you didn't answer.\n#Person2#: Well, I think I was in the bath at that time.\n#Person1#: No, you weren't. You were not even at home last night. You robbed a bank in James Street.","summary":"#Person1# questions Mr. Parker. Mr. Parker says he stayed at home all evening but #Person1# believes he robbed a bank last night.","topic":"rob a bank"}
{"fname":"train_6178","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's begin by having you tell me about yourself and your background. \n#Person2#: I have been working as a paralegal for the last 10 months through an agency that specializes in the legal field. My experience has been supporting attorneys in the field of labor law, where I have been able to apply my paralegal education. I was commended on my ability to take information and break it down into usable facts. I really love research and analyzing facts. My major in college was English, and as a result, my writing skills are my major strength. I am looking for a position where my research and writing skills can be used. \n#Person1#: What do you think are the key qualities needed to succeed in the paralegal profession? \n#Person2#: Flexibility would certainly rank high in this type of job. In my last position, I supported four lawyers, and it was not unusual for them all to give me high-priority items to do in the same day or week. There were days when I had to stop and prioritize my work just to get a handle on everything. I would discuss the urgency of their work with each of them so I didn't drop the ball. At the same time, I made sure each of them felt like his or her project was important on my agenda. I think communication is probably the next key quality. It really worked well when I talked with each of them, explained my situation, and got their input. \n#Person1#: Can you give me an example of a time when you had to work above and beyond your job description? \n#Person2#: There was a very important project that had to be researched and completed by the end of the week. Even though I worked extra hours every night for almost two weeks, my boss and I stayed until 2 a. m. for two nights before the final wrap up. It was very rewarding to have put so much effort into a project and see the really great results. My boss gave me a bonus for my extra effort. \n#Person1#: Tell me about a time when you had to research a case and encountered some obstacles you had to overcome. \n#Person2#: I remember a case that was filled with obstacles. The first thing I did was research through documents and past cases that had similar circumstances. I assembled the facts and then tried to put them together and analyze the next step. I was able to get some input from another lawyer I happened to see at lunch. Through some hard work and fact digging, I was able to find a way to overcome most of the obstacles. I took my findings to my boss and made some recommendations, which she and I discussed and eventually resolved. My boss was impressed with the work I had done. \n#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses? \n#Person2#: My strengths are my caring about getting the job done. I am very results-driven and have been able to meet all my deadlines in past jobs. As far as weaknesses, I really enjoy my work, and sometimes I put in too much time. But I am aware of my tendency to overwork and have learned to pace myself more. \n#Person1#: Tell me about a time when you had a confrontation with a coworker or boss. \n#Person2#: I did have an issue with someone who was getting on my nerves. I asked her if I could talk with her one day, and we had a good discussion. It turned out she was not aware of the impact of her actions and that she really needed an explanation of the procedure. I took the time to explain the procedures, and there haven't been any problems since that day. \n#Person1#: When do you find a job satisfying? \n#Person2#: My biggest satisfaction is when I experience growth in a job. When I first started as a paralegal, I had a lot to learn. But through hard work, advice from some good mentors and continuing education, I have come a long way. I've learned to be flexible when possible and to deal with difficult people in a positive manner. \n#Person1#: How would your coworkers describe you? \n#Person2#: First, they'll say I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm. I really enjoy working with people. Secondly, they'll say I had great customer service skills. I put the customer first. And thirdly, they'll say that I know the law. I put a lot of effort into my education as a paralegal and take it seriously. \n#Person1#: Do you have any questions? \n#Person2#: Yes, I do. On a scale of one to 10, what would you say morale was in this company? ","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2#, who is looking for a position to use #Person2#'s research and writing skills. #Person2# majors in English and has been working as a paralegal for the last ten months. #Person2# thinks flexibility is the key quality of a paralegal. #Person2# gives examples of the time when #Person2# had to work above and beyond the job description, the time of encountering some obstacles when #Person2# had a confrontation with a coworker. #Person2# also talks about #Person2#'s strengths and weaknesses and how coworkers describe #Person2#. #Person2# finds a job satisfying when #Person2# experiences growth in it. #Person2# also asks #Person1# how #Person1# scales morale in the company.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6179","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a beautiful watch. It goes very well with your ring. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: Is that your wedding ring? \n#Person2#: I'm not married yet. It's my engagement ring. \n#Person1#: Well, congratulations. When is the big date? \n#Person2#: In June. \n#Person1#: Did you have the watch before getting the ring? \n#Person2#: Actually, we bought the ring together after I got the watch. \n#Person1#: You did a fabulous job with the selection. It's gorgeous. \n#Person2#: Thank you so much. \n#Person1#: What kind of watch is it? \n#Person2#: It's a Tag Heuer. \n#Person1#: If you don't mind me asking, how much do they cost? \n#Person2#: This one is $1500. But they range from $600 to $3000. \n#Person1#: That's why it looks so nice. I should have figured. You always get what you pay for. \n#Person2#: Yeah. I would rather get one nice watch instead of 20 mediocre ones. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2#'s watch is beautiful and goes well with #Person2#'s engagement ring. #Person2# tells #Person1# the watch is a Tag Heuer and costs $1500.","topic":"beautiful watch"}
{"fname":"train_6180","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I need to apply for a parking permit. \n#Person1#: Are you a professor? \n#Person2#: What? Are you kidding? I'm only 22 years old! \n#Person1#: Yes, I am kidding. But don't you know only professors and students with disabilitiescan apply for parking permits? \n#Person2#: Yes, I know. I have a disability. My hip was broken last year. And I can't walk well. \n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know. \n#Person2#: It's alright. You didn't see me walk to the desk. \n#Person1#: Here is the application form. I also need to see your student ID and your permission letter from the university. \n#Person2#: My permission letter? \n#Person1#: Yes, the letter that certifies you have a disability. And it must certify your disability entitles you to a parking place. \n#Person2#: I was told I should have the letter sent directly to your office. \n#Person1#: Yes. Or you can bring it yourself. \n#Person2#: But I asked them to send it to you directly. \n#Person1#: Let me look in the file then. Maybe we received it. \n#Person2#: My name is Derek Schneider, S - C - H - N - E - I - D - E - R. \n#Person1#: Yes, here it is. Alright. Then I just need your completed application form, and I will be able to process your request. \n#Person2#: Good. I will sit over there and fill out the form. I will give it to you in a few minutes. Oh, by the way, can I apply for any parking lot I want? \n#Person1#: The form has a map on the back. You may specify your top four choices. We will give a spot in the lot that has an opening. \n#Person2#: I see. Thank you. \n#Person1#: You're very welcome. ","summary":"Derek Schneider needs to apply for a parking permit. #Person1# tells him only professors and students with disabilities can apply. Derek tells #Person1# he has a disability and has had the permission letter sent directly to #Person1#'s office. #Person1# finds the letter and asks Derek to fill out a form and specify his top four choices.","topic":"parking permit"}
{"fname":"train_6181","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am looking for a pan. \n#Person2#: No problem. What size would you like? \n#Person1#: A big one would be nice. \n#Person2#: How about this one? It's our biggest, 16' in diameter. \n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like that one. But it's too heavy. \n#Person2#: Okay, try this one. It's made of aluminum. \n#Person1#: Oh, yes, this is much better. But it has an aluminum handle. \n#Person2#: Here you go. Same pan, but with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle. \n#Person1#: Yes, that's perfect. I'll take it. \n#Person2#: Great. Will that be cash or charge? \n#Person1#: Oh, wait a minute. What about a lid for the pan? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forgot to show you the lid. It comes with the pan. ","summary":"#Person1# buys a big pan made of aluminium with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle that comes with a lid from #Person2#.","topic":"buy a pan"}
{"fname":"train_6182","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear that they are going to start an exercise class after work? \n#Person2#: Oh really? When is it going to start? \n#Person1#: Next month. I think. Are you going to sign up? \n#Person2#: Well, I'd like to, but I'm going to have to look at my schedule. ","summary":"#Person1# says an exercise class will start next month. #Person2#'s interested and will check #Person2#'s schedule.","topic":"exercise class"}
{"fname":"train_6183","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Judy. How did you go about changing your course? You did history of art originally, didn't you?\n#Person2#: No, my parents persuaded me that English would be more useful, so I took their advice. But I really didn't enjoy it and tried to change to history of art. But the course was full. The course tutor told me about the fine art.","summary":"Judy wants to change her course from English to history of art but it was full.","topic":"change course"}
{"fname":"train_6184","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa, I'm going shopping downtown this afternoon. Would you like to go with me?\n#Person2#: I'd like to but I have arranged to discuss the project with Mister Cook. I'm also going to a party with Bill this evening.\n#Person1#: But you know, I'm not good at bargaining. How I wish you could help me.\n#Person2#: Why not ask Mary to go with you. She loves shopping. She can help you.\n#Person1#: Good idea. I'll go and ask her. Thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# invites Lisa to go shopping. Lisa can't go and advises #Person1# to ask Mary.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6185","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, sweetie. Why are you so excited?\n#Person2#: Excuse me?\n#Person1#: Sorry, not you, I was talking to my dog Barney. He always goes crazy when he hears the phone ring.\n#Person2#: Are you Bill Black?\n#Person1#: Yes, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm Jennifer from ABC college.\n#Person1#: Oh yes, I'm showing Barney at your pet show. It's going to be lots of fun and kids love Barney.\n#Person2#: Didn't he win a competition a few years ago?\n#Person1#: He should have come first, but he ended up in the second place.\n#Person2#: Second? Wow! That's pretty good. Can I ask what competition that was?\n#Person1#: Well, the American Kennel Club Competition. I was so proud of him.\n#Person2#: Well, thank you for your information, will put it in the school magazine.","summary":"Bill tells Jennifer he is showing his dog Barney, who won the second prize in a competition, at the pet show.","topic":"pet dog"}
{"fname":"train_6186","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a lot of rubbish and waste! I just wonder how people can deal with these things every day.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, there are many ways of dealing with them. The other day, I heard that a big rubbish factory is being built nearby, and it can be finished in 2 years.\n#Person1#: A rubbish factory. To produce rubbish, or to deal with rubbish?\n#Person2#: To deal with rubbish of course.\n#Person1#: How much rubbish can it deal with each day?\n#Person2#: Maybe 3,000 tons. I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: Our town will become cleaner after the factory is built.\n#Person2#: I hope so.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a big rubbish factory which can deal with 3,000 tons of rubbish is being built nearby.","topic":"deal with rubbish"}
{"fname":"train_6187","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I would like to know about the courses in your school.\n#Person1#: Is that a summer course that you are interested in?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Well, we have short full time courses during the summer.\n#Person2#: Hmm hmm... I would like to know how long one course lasts.\n#Person1#: Yes, each course last for 4 weeks.\n#Person2#: How many hours per week, please?\n#Person1#: It's about 23 hours a week, usually 4 and half days each week.\n#Person2#: You must have a lot of students in your class, haven't you?\n#Person1#: We have a lot of students in the school, but in one class, only between 12 and 14 students.\n#Person2#: Could you please give me the dates of the first and second course?\n#Person1#: Yes, certainly. The first course begins on July third and last until July, twenty seventh. And the second course is from August first until August twenty fifth.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you very much. You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# is interested in the summer course in #Person1#'s school. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the time, the number of students, and the dates of the courses.","topic":"summer course"}
{"fname":"train_6188","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is my car ready yet?\n#Person2#: I don't know, Sir. What's the license number of your car?\n#Person1#: It is LFZ312G.\n#Person2#: When did you bring it to us?\n#Person1#: I brought it here 3 days ago.\n#Person2#: Aah, yes. I remember now.\n#Person1#: Have your mechanics finished yet?\n#Person2#: No, they're still working on it. Let's go into the garage and have a look. The sound of walking. Isn't that your car?\n#Person1#: Well. It is my car.\n#Person2#: Didn't your wife have a crash?\n#Person1#: That's right. She drove it into a lamppost. My sister was injured. Can your mechanics repair it?\n#Person2#: Well, they're trying to repair it, Sir. But to tell you the truth, you need a new car.","summary":"#Person1# brought his car 3 days ago after his wife had a crash. #Person2# tell him the mechanics are trying to repair it but the truth is he needs a new car.","topic":"repair the car"}
{"fname":"train_6189","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much does it cost for a bus pass?\n#Person2#: It'll be $ 65 for a monthly pass.\n#Person1#: Is there anything cheaper than that?\n#Person2#: If you're in school, you can get a student pass.\n#Person1#: Well, I am how much will that cost?\n#Person2#: The pass is free.\n#Person1#: I don't have to pay for anything?\n#Person2#: You'll only have to pay for the monthly sticker.\n#Person1#: How much is the monthly sticker?\n#Person2#: It's $ 24 for each month.\n#Person1#: I'll take the student bus pass.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll get you one.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about the bus pass and then gets a student bus pass with #Person2#'s help.","topic":"bus pass"}
{"fname":"train_6190","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I recommend you Tsingtao beer?\n#Person2#: Tsingtao beer?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. It's one of the best beers in China.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes. The beer is brewed by using carefully selected malts, rice, hops and natural water from the Lao Mountain.\n#Person2#: How about its taste?\n#Person1#: Fine, sir.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. Two Tsingtao beers, please.\n#Person1#: Tin or bottle?\n#Person2#: Tin, please.\n#Person1#: Would you like it on the rocks, sir?\n#Person2#: No, thank you.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# recommends Tsingtao beer to #Person2# and #Person2# orders two tins.","topic":"order beer"}
{"fname":"train_6191","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about your interview?\n#Person2#: They turned me down.\n#Person1#: Why? You are so excellent.\n#Person2#: I think the only reason is that I was too nervous during the interview and I couldn't express myself the way I wanted to.\n#Person1#: What a shame! You should have showed yourself to them!\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter. I'll try other companies.\n#Person1#: I suggest you hunt for a job on the Internet.\n#Person2#: On the Internet? I've never heard of it.\n#Person1#: It's very convenient and it has become popular recently.\n#Person2#: Is that safe?\n#Person1#: Of course, if you log on some standard websites.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your advice. I'll have a try.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s failure in a job interview. #Person1# suggests #Person2# hunt for a job on the Internet.","topic":"hunt for jobs"}
{"fname":"train_6192","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have some great news! I was able to switch to the night shift!\n#Person2#: I knew everything would work out for you!\n#Person1#: I got to meet the night Anger today too. We got along right from the start.\n#Person2#: Wonderful! Do you already have your work schedule?\n#Person1#: Not yet, I pick it up tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Do you know what you will be doing yet?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll be managing the guys on the dock.\n#Person2#: You're so good with people. I think they will like you!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is able to switch to the night shift.","topic":"share great news"}
{"fname":"train_6193","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jack. I'm John.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to see you!\n#Person1#: Sit down, please. Maybe you have read the contract, but I want to give you the details again before you sign the contract. You must have a three-month internship.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know.\n#Person1#: When you become a permanent employee, you will have the insurances. You will get monthly pay and will be on eight-hour \/ day work shift.\n#Person2#: Wait, will I have five insurances and one fund?\n#Person1#: Yes. You can also enjoy legal holidays and year-end bonus.\n#Person2#: It sounds great!\n#Person1#: If you need to work overtime, you will get twice the usual salary as overtime pay.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: You have read the relevant terms of the contract. Do you have other questions?\n#Person2#: How long will the induction training be?\n#Person1#: About two weeks.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: If you don't have other questions, just sign here.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"John explains the details of the job to Jack before Jack signs the contract.","topic":"sign the contract"}
{"fname":"train_6194","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am so busy today.\n#Person2#: Can I help you?\n#Person1#: I ' m not sure. Perhaps you could do the shopping.\n#Person2#: I ' ll be glad to help.\n#Person1#: Or maybe make the beds.\n#Person2#: All you have to do is ask for help.\n#Person1#: Thanks. That ' s terrific!\n#Person2#: I ' m ready and willing to help.","summary":"#Person1#'s busy today. #Person2# offers to do anything #Person2# can help.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_6195","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy birthday, Ms. Lin. Here is a present for you.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you! It's very kind of you. Ah, it is a porcelain vase.\n#Person1#: I hope you like it.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is lovely. I have been expecting something like this for a long time. Thanks ever so much.\n#Person1#: I am glad you like it.","summary":"#Person1# gives a porcelain vase to Ms. Lin as a birthday gift. Ms. Lin's grateful.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_6196","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dutton Hotels. How may I help you today?\n#Person2#: I wanted to check rates and availability for your San Francisco location.\n#Person1#: Certainly, I can help you with that. Will that be the downtown or waterfront location?\n#Person2#: The waterfront location.\n#Person1#: What date do you plan to check in?\n#Person2#: I'd like to check in on October 12th and check out the 15th.\n#Person1#: Okay, let me see what we have. For how many?\n#Person2#: One. And, if possible, I'm looking for a non-smoking room.\n#Person1#: Sure, we have a non-smoking queen with an ocean view for $ 189 or a standard room with a courtyard view for $ 139 a night.\n#Person2#: I'd like to book the standard room.\n#Person1#: Okay, your last name?\n#Person2#: Rama.\n#Person1#: And, your first name?\n#Person2#: Jeff.\n#Person1#: Okay, I have you booked in a standard non-smoking queen, checking in on October 12th and departing the 15th. What major credit card would you like to use to guarantee the reservation?\n#Person2#: A Visa.\n#Person1#: The number and expiration?\n#Person2#: It's 7388-2424- 3535-1818 and the expiration is 05\/08.\n#Person1#: Your confirmation number is PD672. Is there anything else I help you with?\n#Person2#: No, that's all. Thanks.\n#Person1#: Have a nice day and thanks you for calling Dutton Hotels.","summary":"Jeff Rama phones Dutton Hotels to check rates and availability for their waterfront location in San Francisco. #Person1# helps Jeff books a standard non-smoking queen, checking in on October 12th and departing the 15th.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_6197","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you ever get your bus pass?\n#Person2#: I don't think I'm going to get one.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: It's just a waste of cash, man!\n#Person1#: Actually, it'll save you money.\n#Person2#: Oh, really?\n#Person1#: Because you can use your bus pass as many times as you want.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yeah, and you never have to worry about scraping for change.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good deal.\n#Person1#: Yeah, So, are you going to buy one?\n#Person2#: I will.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the bus pass is a waste of cash. #Person1# tells #Person2# the advantages of it and #Person2# will buy one.","topic":"bus pass"}
{"fname":"train_6198","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is everything going with your girlfriend?\n#Person2#: Didn't I tell you? It's over!\n#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I did't know that you had split up. What happened?\n#Person2#: It was a few things. The first thing that happened was that we were supposed to go out for a romantic dinner for our one year anniversary, but she stood me up!\n#Person1#: Really! Did she tell you why she didn't show up?\n#Person2#: No, but I ended up finding out later that night when I saw her with another man at a club near my home!\n#Person1#: What was she thinking? Did you confront her about it when you saw her?\n#Person2#: I wanted to, but I knew that if I spoke to her, I'd just blow up at her, so I decided to just go home. I called her later that night, but she didn't answer the phone.\n#Person1#: I can't believe she would do that to you. It's so dishonest---and rude!\n#Person2#: I know. I still haven't heard from her. The good thing is that I'm so angry with her that I don't feel sad about not having her around.\n#Person1#: I bet you she regrets what she's done. You were such a good catch! She really lost out, didn't she?\n#Person2#: I guess so. It would be nice to know why she did this though.\n#Person1#: I know. It's always nice to have some closure, but I don't think you'll have a problem finding another girlfriend.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# he had split up with his girlfriend because she cheated on him. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that he won't have a problem finding another girlfriend.","topic":"break up"}
{"fname":"train_6199","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're spending a very long time on my hair.\n#Person2#: I'm almost done.\n#Person1#: I needed you to be done and finished an hour ago.\n#Person2#: I'm all done now.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you're finished?\n#Person2#: I don't understand.\n#Person1#: You did a horrible job on my hair.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: I don't like anything about it.\n#Person2#: I apologize.\n#Person1#: That's fine, but I'm not paying for it.\n#Person2#: Excuse me? Let's try to work this out, okay?","summary":"#Person1#'s unhappy that #Person2# has spent a long time doing #Person1#'s hair, and #Person1#'s dissatisfied with the result.","topic":"have a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_6200","dialogue":"#Person1#: We still have one more day to go before we return home. What will we see tomorrow?\n#Person2#: No idea. We've enjoyed both the natural scenery and the city sights. What else is there to see?\n#Person1#: What about a factory tour?\n#Person2#: You mean visit a factory?\n#Person1#: Yes. I heard there's a lager motor company nearby which is open to the public every weekend. We can go to see how a car is manufactured and learn more about the automobile industry.\n#Person2#: Good idea! I've always been interested in that. How much is the entrance fee?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure, but as far as I know, most factory tours are free. They are sponsored by the company providing the tour.\n#Person2#: Really? What do the companies do that for?\n#Person1#: I believe most of them think it as good public relations. They can promote their product and make their company better-known.\n#Person2#: Oh, ISEE. So factory tours are good for companies as well as visitors.\n#Person1#: Exactly.\n#Person2#: Do we need an appointment beforehand?\n#Person1#: I'll call the tourist information centre to check.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to visit before returning home and they decide on a factory tour. They think factory tours are good for companies as well as visitors.","topic":"factory tour"}
{"fname":"train_6201","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me a little about Paris?\n#Person2#: Sure. What do you expect to know?\n#Person1#: I want to see some of the famous places like Eiffel Tower, the Seine River. . .\n#Person2#: And you shouldn't miss the Louvre Museum. You can stay there for at least a whole day.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. I almost forget it. What else?\n#Person2#: The night life there. It's so romantic!\n#Person1#: Oh, wonderful! How is the weather?\n#Person2#: I went there in August, and it was hot. But I was told autumn is the best season.\n#Person1#: Sounds exciting. I can't wait.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about Paris, including its must-see spots, the nightlife, and the weather.","topic":"something about Paris"}
{"fname":"train_6202","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear how cold it got last night?\n#Person2#: I heard the radio announcer say it was 18 degrees below zero.\n#Person1#: It was so cold this morning. I could hardly start my car.\n#Person2#: My car didn't want to start either at first.\n#Person1#: Don't you have a garage?\n#Person2#: Not in the new apartment. We have to leave the car in the parking lot.\n#Person1#: How much antifreeze did you put in your new car then? You must have to keep it well below zero.\n#Person2#: I do. Right now I have it protected up to 30 below zero.\n#Person1#: Does it ever get that cold on here?\n#Person2#: Not really. It sometimes gets to 20 below.\n#Person1#: Speaking of cold, how about going for a cup of coffee to warm up.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about how cold it got last night as they both had a problem starting their cars. #Person1# then suggests going for coffee to warm up.","topic":"cold weather"}
{"fname":"train_6203","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I ask you a few questions about insurance?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Now we've given a CIF Shanghai price for some steel plates. What insurance rate do you suggest we should get?\n#Person2#: Well. Obviously, you won't want All Risks cover.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: Because they aren't delicate goods and won't likely be damaged on the voyage. FPA will be good enough.\n#Person1#: Then am I right in understanding that FPA doesn't cover partial loss for the nature of particular average.\n#Person2#: That's right. On the other hand, a WA policy covers you against partial loss in all cases.\n#Person1#: Are there any other clauses in marine policies?\n#Person2#: Oh, lots of them. For instance, War Risks, TEND and SICC.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you very much for all that information. Could you give me a quotation for my consignment now?\n#Person2#: Are you going to make an offer today?\n#Person1#: Yes. My customer is in urgent need of the steel plates.\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll get this rate right away.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1# won't want All Risks cover and explains the reason. #Person1# then asks #Person2# to give a quotation for #Person1#'s consignment now and #Person2# will get this rate right away.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_6204","dialogue":"#Person1#: This sucks. I hate buying lingerie. Okay, just find something and get out of here. Alright, these are fine. Oh, no, don't come over here, don't come over here.\n#Person2#: You look a little lost, can I help you?\n#Person1#: Um, I'm just having a look around. It's my girlfriend's birthday tomorrow. I'm trying to find her something.\n#Person2#: Well, you can't give her granny panties. Have you thought about getting her some sleepwear? We'Ve got these lovely, silky nighties. Or, how about a nice panty-and and-bra set. Look, here's a nice satin push-up bra, and you can choose a few different styles of undies to go with it.\n#Person1#: Sure that's fine. This is so awkward. . . what ones do I pick? What size is she?\n#Person2#: Well, do you want a thong, some bikini briefs, maybe this nice pair of lacy boy shorts?\n#Person1#: Just pick something and get the hell out of here. Um, I'll go with these two. This is mortifying. I just want to get this over with. She better thank me for this. . .\n#Person2#: Here you are, sir. I'm sure she'll enjoy them.\n#Person1#: Finally!\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. I'm going to have to take a look inside your bag.","summary":"#Person1# is looking for lingerie for his girlfriend's birthday. #Person2# offers recommendations but #Person1# feels awkward and just wants to pick something and get out of the store.","topic":"buy birthday gifts"}
{"fname":"train_6205","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you show me some nail-polish?\n#Person2#: Yes. We have all kinds of colors for it.\n#Person1#: That's good.\n#Person2#: What's your favorite color?\n#Person1#: In my opinion, orange is very nice.\n#Person2#: Sometimes pink is not bad, too.\n#Person1#: You're right. Well, just these two, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Anything else?\n#Person1#: No, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# buys orange and pink nail-polish with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"buy nail-polish"}
{"fname":"train_6206","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you need help with something?\n#Person2#: I need help finding a new refrigerator.\n#Person1#: Do you see anything that you like?\n#Person2#: That Kenmore looks nice.\n#Person1#: That is a wonderful choice.\n#Person2#: What makes is so great?\n#Person1#: It's very inexpensive, and it has all the appliances.\n#Person2#: What appliances are you talking about?\n#Person1#: The fridge and freezer is very spacious, and it also has an ice maker and water dispenser.\n#Person2#: May I take a look inside?\n#Person1#: Take a look inside.\n#Person2#: It's very nice. I'd like to purchase this refrigerator.","summary":"#Person2# wants a new refrigerator. #Person1# recommends Kenmore because it's inexpensive and has all the appliances. #Person2# will buy it.","topic":"purchase of refrigerator"}
{"fname":"train_6207","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, do say good-bye for me to the host. I've got to run.\n#Person2#: Why are you in such a hurry?\n#Person1#: My old man does not allow me to go back later than 11 p. m. Bye!\n#Person2#: Bye!","summary":"#Person1# hurries to leave because of #Person1#'s curfew.","topic":"say goodbye"}
{"fname":"train_6208","dialogue":"#Person1#: we'Ve got a lot of work to do now, but take your time over this project. We don't want to make any mistakes.\n#Person2#: ok. I should have it finished by Friday afternoon. Then I can check those account over the weekend. We need to have them finished by Monday, right?\n#Person1#: that's right. We'll finish them just in time. The Macy project can wait for the time being. We need to spend several days on that project, but it isn't due to be finished until the end of the month, s\n#Person2#: from next week on, we should be in less of a rush.\n#Person1#: I'm going to give everyone on the team an extra day off. Everyone deserves it.\n#Person2#: don't say that yet. A new project could suddenly appear.\n#Person1#: that's true. Right. I'm going back to the meeting. It's been going on for hours and there's no indication that it'll end soon.\n#Person2#: carol said that she would spend some time checking that everyone is up-to-date with their work.\n#Person1#: good. I have to go right now. I really hope this meeting doesn't last too long.\n#Person2#: they usually go on for ages.\n#Person1#: I'll stop by if I have time later. Make sure everyone knows that we must stick to the deadlines.\n#Person2#: I will. Enjoy your meeting!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the urgent project they're working on currently. Then #Person1# needs to go back to a meeting and reminds #Person2# to make sure everyone knows they must stick to the deadline.","topic":"colleague talk"}
{"fname":"train_6209","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're asking for donations today.\n#Person2#: What are you collecting donations for?\n#Person1#: We're trying to raise money for the campaigns.\n#Person2#: How much are you planning on raising?\n#Person1#: As much as possible.\n#Person2#: What kind of fundraisers are you doing?\n#Person1#: We are going door to door.\n#Person2#: You should try actual fundraisers, too.\n#Person1#: What else can we do?\n#Person2#: Try having a car wash or selling candy.\n#Person1#: I didn't think of that.\n#Person2#: I know. It'll also help you make more money.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# they're collecting donations for the campaigns. #Person2# offers some suggestions.","topic":"ask for donations"}
{"fname":"train_6210","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you eat a lot of fruit and vegetables in you country?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. The most popular vegetables are potatoes, carrots, peas, and cauliflower. The most popular fruit are apples, bananas, pears, peaches, grapes, and oranges. Do you like vegetables?\n#Person1#: I like them very much. We also eat a lot of vegetables in my country, buy we eat different kinds.\n#Person2#: Which kinds of vegetables do people in your country usually eat?\n#Person1#: We eat a lot of sweet corn, broccoli and eggplant.\n#Person2#: I love eggplant! Unfortunately, it's quite expensive in my country, so I don't eat it often.\n#Person1#: Why is it relatively expensive?\n#Person2#: Because we don't grow it much in my country. We import a lot from other countries.\n#Person1#: I see. We grow a lot of fruit and vegetables in my country. We export a lot of melons, grapes, oranges and lemons. In your country, do you eat corn on the cob? It's very popular in my country.\n#Person2#: We eat it in my country too, but I wouldn't say it's very popular. Most people buy frozen sweet corn from their local supermarket.\n#Person1#: Do people usually buy frozen vegetables in your country, it's very rare in mine.\n#Person2#: A lot of younger people like to buy large packets of mixed frozen vegetables. Peas and sweet corn have been sold frozen in my country for many years. I prefer to buy fresh vegetables.","summary":"Both the people in #Person1#'s and #Person2#'s countries like eating fruit and vegetables, but they prefer different kinds. #Person2#'s country doesn't grow much so they have to import while #Person1#'s country grows lots of fruit and vegetables so they export a lot of fruits.","topic":"fruit and vegetables"}
{"fname":"train_6211","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay Rebecca, well I think you'Ve given me a clear impression of your positive qualities, but let's talk a little bit about your weaknesses.\n#Person2#: Okay, well it's always more difficult to describe them isn't it?\n#Person1#: Definitely, but if you had to pinpoint one weakness what would it be?\n#Person2#: Well as I mentioned before, I do tend to get frustrated if I don't see progress in my work or career. I suppose I'm quite a restless character. My father always taught me to be a high achiever so.\n#Person1#: So would you say if things don't go your way at work it could easily get you down?\n#Person2#: Well, in a way yes. But I must say that even if I'm not completely happy in my work I always give 110 % I would never shirk my responsibilities. I suppose sometimes I expect too much too soon.\n#Person1#: Well, you know journalism is a highly competitive world, so you do need to keep pushing yourself it's true. Okay, well let's move on to talk about the job position here, shall we?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.","summary":"Rebecca tells #Person1# her weakness is that she tends to get frustrated if she doesn't see progress in her work or career, but she emphasizes that she would never shirk her responsibilities.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6212","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your assistant said that it was time to come in and sign my escrow papers.\n#Person2#: Don't be intimidated. There is a lot to sign, but I will explain everything to you very clearly.\n#Person1#: Do you need anything from me?\n#Person2#: All the papers have been drawn up, but I will need to see your picture ID so we can notarize these papers.\n#Person1#: There are a lot of papers!\n#Person2#: We are going to go through these bit by bit. You will have plenty of time to read the fine print.\n#Person1#: My dad is going to be here in a minute to help me go through this with you.\n#Person2#: We want you to get any outside help that you need. Do not ever sign documents that you don't understand.\n#Person1#: Can I start moving in after I finish signing these documents?\n#Person2#: When these papers get processed, the house will be yours!","summary":"#Person1# is told to come to sign #Person1#'s escrow papers. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to get outside help to understand the documents and tells #Person1# the house will be #Person1#'s when the papers get processed.","topic":"sign escrow papers"}
{"fname":"train_6213","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well it's my first night in Beijing. What should I eat?\n#Person2#: Well you have to try Peking duck.\n#Person1#: Mm, I don't really like duck to be honest with you. I fancy something light.\n#Person2#: Ok, you could try the Peking wonton then.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. Where should I go to eat that?\n#Person2#: Actually, I know a great restaurant in Dongcheng.\n#Person1#: Ok then, I'll follow you.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# try Peking duck but #Person1# doesn't like ducks, so #Person2# suggests Peking wonton.","topic":"food suggestion"}
{"fname":"train_6214","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, what time is it?\n#Person2#: Eight o'clock. It's time for you to get up and have breakfast.\n#Person1#: Oh, my God! I'm going to be late! I have no time to have breakfast now. ( Hurry on his clothes. )\n#Person2#: You won't go to work today, Steven, It's Sunday. Come and have breakfast now.\n#Person1#: Oh, I have a poor memory now. I haven't had enough sleep lately. I had a bad dream just now.\n#Person2#: You have been too tired recently, darling. That's why I didn't wake you up this morning. After breakfast, you can go to sleep again.\n#Person1#: Yes. I really need to have a good rest.","summary":"Steven wakes up and thinks he's late for work. Julia tells him it's Sunday and asks him to get more sleep after breakfast.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_6215","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tina Li, Financial Planner, how may I be of service?\n#Person2#: Hello, Tina. An acquaintance of mine has just told me that your bank has started a new Personal Wealth Management Service. Is that right?\n#Person1#: It certainly is. You can do almost anything with it, anytime, anywhere.\n#Person2#: How would I go about applying for this service?\n#Person1#: All you need to do is sign up at any one of our branches and you can use the service right away.\n#Person2#: That's so simple. I'll come by my local branch later this afternoon and get it set up. Thank you very much, Tina.\n#Person1#: It's a pleasure. Thanks for calling Lincoln Bank.","summary":"Tina Li introduces the new Personal Wealth Management Service to #Person2#.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_6216","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I be of any assistance?\n#Person2#: I want to have a look at the microwave ovens.\n#Person1#: You can have a broad choice here. Are you interested in a particular brand?\n#Person2#: Not really. What are these toys over there?\n#Person1#: Ma'am, these are complimentary with each purchase. How about that one below the toys? This is the best seller. They are of the latest model that can be found in town.\n#Person2#: I don't like its color. A bit too bright. Do you have a grey one?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. What a great taste you have! But we only have one left in stock.\n#Person2#: Really? How so?\n#Person1#: You know a good product will always sell! Would you mind waiting for a while, we'll get it right away.\n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person1#: Here it is. It's very elegant, I think you will like it.\n#Person2#: How about its quality?\n#Person1#: Its durability will be a big surprise to you.\n#Person2#: What about the price?\n#Person1#: 500 yuan. And if you buy it today, there will be a 15 % discount for you.","summary":"#Person2# comes to search for a microwave oven. #Person1# recommends the best seller but #Person2# wants a grey one. #Person1# gets the only grey one in stock and tells #Person2# about its quality and price.","topic":"buy microwave ovens"}
{"fname":"train_6217","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to book a flight ticket for New York, please.\n#Person2#: New York. When?\n#Person1#: Next Friday, September 5th.\n#Person2#: All right. Do you want a single ticket or a return one?\n#Person1#: A return one, please.\n#Person2#: Would you like to leave it open?\n#Person1#: Yes, please. How much is it?\n#Person2#: $4,956.\n#Person1#: Here is the money.\n#Person2#: Here is the ticket, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# books a return flight ticket for New York with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"book flight tickets"}
{"fname":"train_6218","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen my glasses?\n#Person2#: No, where did you leave them?\n#Person1#: Right here by the telephone.\n#Person2#: Are you sure?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm sure! I saw them here five minutes ago.\n#Person2#: Maybe you left them in the living room.\n#Person1#: No, I put them here by the telephone.\n#Person2#: Well, they are not there now.\n#Person1#: Maybe someone took them. I know I left them here.","summary":"#Person1# can't find #Person1#'s glasses. #Person1# and #Person2# talk about where the glasses might be.","topic":"look for glasses"}
{"fname":"train_6219","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Sara.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: I have some difficulty in pronouncing some of the words in the text. Could you help me?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: How do you pronounce this word?\n#Person2#: Travel.\n#Person1#: Travel. What does 'travel' mean, please?\n#Person2#: It means 'go from place to place'. For example, I want very much to travel round the world.\n#Person1#: I see. How about this word?\n#Person2#: 'Explain something' means 'make something clear'.\n#Person1#: How do you spell 'clear'?\n#Person2#: c-l-e-a-r, clear. If you want to make something clear to others, you explain it. Are you clear?\n#Person1#: Yes. You have explained clearly.\n#Person2#: That's good.","summary":"#Person1# requests Sara to help #Person1# pronounce some of the words in the text and Sara agrees.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_6220","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry, I'm late, Tom.\n#Person2#: It's all right, Rita. Where have you been?\n#Person1#: At the police station. I've lost my handbag. Or perhaps someone's taken it. I don't know.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. What happened? Sit down. Was there anything important in it?\n#Person1#: Important! My checkbook, all the papers I need for work.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible. But how did you lose it?\n#Person1#: Well, as you know, I was with a friend all morning and we had lunch together. After I had lunch, I went shopping. And when I wanted to buy something, I couldn't find my checkbook. Then I remembered that it was in my handbag. And my handbag was in my car.\n#Person2#: So you went back to your car.\n#Person1#: But I didn't find it there.\n#Person2#: And you went to the police station?\n#Person1#: Not immediately. Before I went to the police station I called my friend's office. No luck.\n#Person2#: You should go to the restaurant where you had lunch and look for it.\n#Person1#: Oh, I should have done that.\n#Person2#: Now you'd better telephone the manager right away.","summary":"Rita tells Tom she's late because she's lost her handbag and her efforts on searching for the handbag. Tom suggests Rita go to the restaurant where she had lunch and look for it.","topic":"loss of handbag"}
{"fname":"train_6221","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Louise. Have you seen my new supermarket yet?\n#Person2#: Yes. I've heard of it actually. I suppose you must like it.\n#Person1#: Yes, I mean it's marvelous.\n#Person2#: Oh, Jeff. I really can't agree. I don't like it at all. My shop is much better.\n#Person1#: You must be mad. I think it's really...you know...so easy to buy everything in one place.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's easy. But don't you think the food isn't...I mean small shops usually have much fresher food.\n#Person1#: Maybe, but you pay for it. Small shops are more expensive, aren't they?\n#Person2#: Yes, I agree with you, but supermarket staff are badly paid and they are really...but you get better service in small shops. They are much more friendly.\n#Person1#: No, everyone in my supermarket is very nice.","summary":"Jeff asks Louise's opinion about Jeff's new supermarket, but Louise doesn't like it at all as the food isn't fresh. Louise prefers small shops for their better service though they are more expensive.","topic":"supermarkets and small shops"}
{"fname":"train_6222","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Steve, how are things?\n#Person2#: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?\n#Person1#: Oh, I was just wondering if you want to go out tonight.\n#Person2#: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What've you got on mind?\n#Person1#: I thought we just go for a walk? Maybe down the park near the beach.\n#Person2#: Tonight? You must be joking! It's too cold.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. It's too cold. But I still want to go out somewhere. That New Town Cruel Sail is on in the town. How about that?\n#Person2#: OK. What time does it start?\n#Person1#: Oh, I think it's half past eight, something. I'll get a paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film (have) got a fantastic review last week.\n#Person2#: OK. OK. Where are we going to meet?\n#Person1#: It'd be easier if we meet at the cinema.\n#Person2#: OK. Where is it?\n#Person1#: Oh, you know, the Oyiyang.\n#Person2#: Where is that?\n#Person1#: Near the town hall at the opposite of the Bank.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I know where it is. OK. Look, I'll meet you there at fifteen past eight.","summary":"Maggie invites Steve to go for a walk tonight, but it's too cold, so she suggests seeing a movie. Steve agrees and they'll meet at the Oyiyang cinema at fifteen past eight.","topic":"go out"}
{"fname":"train_6223","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, madam? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a new winter coat. \n#Person1#: Have you any particular color in mind? \n#Person2#: I don't know really. What's the fashional color this year? \n#Person1#: Red is very popular. \n#Person2#: Good. Red suits me very well. It's a cheerful color, isn't it? \n#Person1#: Yes, madam, I agree. What size are you ? \n#Person2#: Well, I used to be size fourteen, but I've put on a bit of weight recently, so may be sixteen. \n#Person1#: Here you are, madam. All these are sixteens. \n#Person2#: I quite like this one. How much is it? \n#Person1#: It's $180. \n#Person2#: Oh, that's too expensive. Aren't there any cheaper ones? \n#Person1#: These are our cheapest coats, madam. \n#Person2#: Yes, I see. I'll take it. Here's $200. \n#Person1#: Here's your change. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a new winter coat and buys a red one at the cost of $180 with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"purchase of winter coat"}
{"fname":"train_6224","dialogue":"#Person1#: So do you think I can take it? \n#Person2#: I'd stay over there, if I were in your shoes. \n#Person1#: I know, but things are getting a bit out of hand and I just can't do nothing. \n#Person2#: See your problem? You get so restless when it's time to calm down. \n#Person1#: You're right. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to take something while #Person2# thinks #Person1# should stay over there and keep calm.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_6225","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's play a game! \n#Person2#: OK! How about Scrabble? \n#Person1#: No,no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I'm going to describe someone's face, and you guess who it is! \n#Person2#: OK! \n#Person1#: Let's see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples! \n#Person2#: Our cousin Pete! My turn! She has a pointy nose, sunken eyes and a mole on her chin! \n#Person1#: Aunt Rose! That mole is so huge! OK, my turn. He has a crooked nose and full lips. He has quite a few freckles and an oval face. Oh, he is also bald! \n#Person2#: Your future husband! \n#Person1#: Not funny. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are playing a game of describing someone's face and guessing who it is.","topic":"play a game"}
{"fname":"train_6226","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, what do you think love is? \n#Person2#: Love has many meanings; it means different things to different people. \n#Person1#: What's the best way to express love? I mean, really deep love? #Person2#: Um, you can call it true love, or say you are crazy about the one you love. \n#Person1#: No, I mean real love. Love more beautiful than a spring morning. Love better than a cool drink on a hot day. Real love. \n#Person2#: Then you say you are head over heels in love. \n#Person1#: Honey, I. . . \n#Person2#: Yes? Yes? \n#Person1#: I'm head over heels in love with my car. \n#Person2#: Ah! ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what the best way to express love is and expresses #Person1#'s love to #Person1#'s car in that way.","topic":"love"}
{"fname":"train_6227","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I get for you today?\n#Person2#: Can I please have fried eggs and toast?\n#Person1#: Of course, would you like jam or butter with your toast?\n#Person2#: That depends on what kind of jam you have.\n#Person1#: Grape, strawberry, blueberry.\n#Person2#: I'll have strawberry.\n#Person1#: Any coffee for you today?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm getting on a plane in a few hours, and I need to be able to sleep during my flight.\n#Person1#: Oh right, no problem. So fried eggs, toast, and water. Will bring them to your table in a few minutes.","summary":"#Person2# orders fried eggs, toast, and water for breakfast with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_6228","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have with me this evening, Louise Graham, a group leader at Ravens Field Outdoor Adventure Center for children. Louise, how long have you been there?\n#Person2#: Well, before I first went there 2 years ago, I thought I'd probably only stay for a year. But after 6 months or so. I really started to enjoy the job, so I'd been there ever since. To be honest, I was lacking in self confidence and when I first arrived I was a bit worried about making mistakes. I was frightened I might put the children in danger because of my inexperience.\n#Person1#: What's the best thing about your work?\n#Person2#: One thing I like is seeing them have so much fun. Even if sometimes their behavior isn't perfect, and I can suggest activities that haven't been tried before, but there are always some children who haven't quite got as much ability as others, and for me, the most rewarding part of the job is getting them to succeed and things they haven't managed to do before. It's hard work though, sometimes you're on duty at night.\n#Person1#: Um, what do you think about that?\n#Person2#: Well, I can't say I look forward to starting work at 10:00 PM. But the kids have to be looked after 24 hours, so someone has to do it, and all the staff take turns.","summary":"Louise Graham, a group leader at Ravens Field Outdoor Adventure Center for children tells #Person1# his working experiences, the best thing about his job, and his feelings towards the job.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6229","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall I pick you up then?\n#Person2#: I don't know. The traffic will be really bad at that time. You know what it's like after a concert. I was thinking of catching the train.\n#Person1#: Hmm...It will be late. Won't that be a bit dangerous? I'm not busy you know.\n#Person2#: That's really kind of you. I've also thought of getting a taxi, but then there's still the traffic to worry about. I think my original idea is the best.","summary":"#Person1# offers to pick up #Person2# after the concert, but #Person2# prefers catching the train considering the traffic.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_6230","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Lucy, what's your favorite TV program?\n#Person2#: I like sports programs best, especially tennis. I really prefer playing to watching.\n#Person1#: What about your best friend Rosie? What does she like to watch?\n#Person2#: Her favorite shows are game shows where teams answer questions and win prizes. What programs do you like best Tim?\n#Person1#: Oh, I really enjoy exciting films. My best friend Carl prefers watching the international news.","summary":"Tim and Lucy tell each other what TV programs they and their friends like best.","topic":"favorite TV program"}
{"fname":"train_6231","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Good morning, sir. Welcome to London Heathrow Airport. Where are you going?\n#Person1#: I'm going to Taipei by way of Hong Kong.\n#Person2#: Your passport and ticket, please. Will you be checking in any banks, Mr. Lewis?\n#Person1#: Just one and I have this carry-on bag.\n#Person2#: What kind of seat would you like, Mr. Lewis?\n#Person1#: Window, please.\n#Person2#: Your flight 923 will board at gate 35. It is 9 o'clock now and boarding will begin in 2 hours 30 minutes before the flight takes off. And here's your boarding pass. Have a good trip, Mr. Lewis.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Bye.","summary":"Mr. Lewis's flying to Taipei by way of Hongkong and checks in at London Heathrow Airport with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_6232","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you give me some information about getting to the Town Center?\n#Person2#: Well, you can drive, but the parking is difficult. It will be quite expensive if you stay there all day.\n#Person1#: Yes, we're thinking of going to look around some of the shops, and look at the wall around the city. So we'll probably be there most of the day.\n#Person2#: In that case, you'd better take a taxi or the bus.\n#Person1#: How much does taking a taxi cost?\n#Person2#: It will be about 12 pounds. Actually I'd say it's around 16 pounds, because fares have increased recently. We can book it for you in our travel agency and it will pick you up outside. It only takes about 10 minutes.\n#Person1#: Right, I see. What about taking the bus? How much is that?\n#Person2#: It's only 2 pounds per person, it's not far from here. You go out of here, turn right on Oak Tree Avenue, and it's about a 5 minute walk down the road. The bus ride is about 15 minutes.\n#Person1#: Oh, OK, maybe we could do that.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the cost of different ways of transportation to get to the Town Center.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_6233","dialogue":"#Person1#: We can go to see the movie, saving the planet at the rock. What time does it start?\n#Person2#: 8:00 o'clock.\n#Person1#: So we can be back about 10:30, right?\n#Person2#: No, it doesn't end until 11.\n#Person1#: I can't sit in the cinema so long.\n#Person2#: Well then, what do you want to see?\n#Person1#: Shakespeare in love is at the regal and twister at the royal. Shakespeare in love starts at 7:45 and it ends at 9:00.\n#Person2#: Ok, let's go to see Shakespeare in love. I can see saving the planet with my friend Barbara later.\n#Person1#: What are we going to do after the movie?\n#Person2#: We can go hiking and have a picnic.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the movie, saving the planet at the rock, takes a long time. #Person1# can't stand sitting in the cinema for long, so they decide to see Shakespeare in love.","topic":"see a movie"}
{"fname":"train_6234","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I have a cup of coffee please?\n#Person2#: Sure. What size would you like? Here are cup sizes.\n#Person1#: Uhm, I want to take a large one with sugar, please.\n#Person2#: Alright. Anything else? How about soft drinks?\n#Person1#: No. Erm, those cream cakes look really good. I'll take one.\n#Person2#: OK. That's $2.18 for the coffee and $1.50 for the cake.\n#Person1#: Here's $5. Keep the change.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# buys a large cup of coffee with sugar and a piece of cream cake with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"buy coffee and cake"}
{"fname":"train_6235","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tom Wilson's. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi. It's Emma Lloyd here. I'm calling about my motorbike. Is it ready to be collected yet?\n#Person1#: Can you remind me what's the brand of the bike?\n#Person2#: It's a City Zip. It's blue.\n#Person1#: Oh yes, we had to order in some parts. But they still haven't arrived yet I'm afraid.\n#Person2#: Do you know when the bike will be ready to pick up?\n#Person1#: Sorry, I don't know. But our cooler suppliers and find out if they've sent out the spare parts yet. Once the parts are here, we can fix the bike in 2 or 3 days.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll give you a call at the end of the week then.\n#Person1#: Sure.","summary":"Emma Lloyd phones Tom Wilson's to ask whether her motorbike is fixed. Tom tells her some parts still haven't arrived. Emma will call at the end of the week.","topic":"inquire about the motorbike"}
{"fname":"train_6236","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. Which would you like? A Chinese or a western meal?\n#Person2#: Chinese food, please.\n#Person1#: Please put down the table in front of you. Here, like this.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you. That's very kind of you.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure. What would you like to drink? Tea, coffee, orange juice?\n#Person2#: Do you have any soybean milk?\n#Person1#: Yes, here you are. We also have some very nice orange juice. Would you like to try some?\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Just a small cup, please. By the way, how long does the flight take? And can I have a seat beside a window? I'd like to enjoy the scenery outside.\n#Person1#: About 6 hours, and it lands at 8:00 PM. I'll ask someone to see if you can change seats.","summary":"#Person2# chooses a Chinese meal, soybean milk, and a small cup of orange juice on the plane. He asks #Person1# about the duration of the flight and requests to change his seat.","topic":"on the plane"}
{"fname":"train_6237","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, I'd like to see you in my office for a minute.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir, I'll be there in just a moment.\n#Person1#: John, I have been watching you. I've been paying attention to you over the last quarter and I'm impressed. You've done a tremendous job in tackling some difficult accounts. I just want to let you to know, after this month's performance reviews, I'm recommending you for promotion.\n#Person2#: Gosh sir, thank you, sir! I had no idea there were any positions opening up in our department.\n#Person1#: Well, it's not going to be in our department. I've recommended you for an interdepartmental transfer. There's supervisory spot opening up in financial. I'm turning your name in for it.\n#Person2#: Management? Wow, I had no idea I could move so quickly from entry level to managerial staff.\n#Person1#: You've earned it.","summary":"#Person1# tells John that he has done a great job so #Person1# is recommending him for promotion. John is surprised and grateful.","topic":"promotion"}
{"fname":"train_6238","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do?\n#Person2#: I'm an apprentice with a local engineering firm. My training lasts for two years. Two days a week I study Engineering at a local college. If I pass all my exams, I hope the company will take me on as an engineer.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is an apprentice with a local engineering firm.","topic":"apprentice"}
{"fname":"train_6239","dialogue":"#Person1#: Only one. But I wanted to make sure I'd get it.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I really wanted that Chanel bag, too. But just in case you should bid low.\n#Person1#: But there are only two more days until the bidding closes!\n#Person2#: I bid on a Chanel watch at the last minute, and got it sixty percent off!\n#Person1#: Oh... I'm such a newbie. But at least I'm sure I'll get that tennis racket.\n#Person2#: Don't count on it, Babe. eBay is always full of surprises.\n#Person1#: Well... guess how low the bidding starts on the tennis racket?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their biddings on eBay.","topic":"bidding"}
{"fname":"train_6240","dialogue":"#Person1#: Were you able to attend Friday night's basketball game?\n#Person2#: I was unable to make it.\n#Person1#: You should have been there. It was intense.\n#Person2#: Is that right. Who ended up winning?\n#Person1#: Our team was victorious.\n#Person2#: I wish I was free that night. I'm kind of mad that I didn't go.\n#Person1#: It was a great game.\n#Person2#: What was the score at the end of the game?\n#Person1#: Our team won 101-98.\n#Person2#: Sounds like it was a close game.\n#Person1#: That's the reason it was such a great game.\n#Person2#: The next game, I will definitely be there.","summary":"#Person2# missed Friday's basketball game. #Person1# says it was a great game. #Person2# feels mad #Person2# didn't make it.","topic":"game"}
{"fname":"train_6241","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning, I have an appointment with Mr. Johnson at 10:00\n#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, but are you Mr. Richard of World Trading Company?\n#Person2#: Yes. That ' s right.\n#Person1#: I ' m sorry, Mr. Richard. Mr. Johnson is on his way to the office. He had just called and asked you to wait a minute.\n#Person2#: Well, I ' ll wait.\n#Person1#: Would you like something to drink, sir? Do you prefer coffee or tea?\n#Person2#: Thank you. Coffee, please.\n#Person1#: Here you are, Mr. Richard. This is the cream and this is the sugar. If there ' s anything else you ' d like, please don ' t hesitate to tell me.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"Mr. Richard has an appointment with Mr. Johnson at 10:00. #Person1# says Johnson asked Mr. Johnson to wait a minute and serves him coffee.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_6242","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my God. I can't take it any more.\n#Person2#: What's wrong, honey? Take it easy.\n#Person1#: I am tired of doing that boring work. I just repeat doing counting everyday. It's so terrible.\n#Person2#: Me too. But I think we can do something else for a change.\n#Person1#: You know I work with my professional knowledge not passion. Sometimes I don't know what the meaning of working is?\n#Person2#: But you did a good job. You always perform the best in our company.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's in the past. Maybe I need to go to my psychologist for help.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you've just tired and you need a vacation.\n#Person1#: I was full of ambitions before. But now I have no aim for my career.\n#Person2#: Maybe we should keep on studying to enrich our knowledge and make our life exciting.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting. But I don't know how to do that.\n#Person2#: How about a training course?\n#Person1#: A training course? That must be costly.\n#Person2#: But it's worth it. Maybe it can get us into a good mood and also helps us learn something to use for the future.\n#Person1#: OK, let's have a try.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# is tired of doing #Person1#'s boring work. #Person2# feels the same and suggests taking a training course to change the mood and enrich their knowledge.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_6243","dialogue":"#Person1#: We need to figure out how much money we're spending and what we're spending it on.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Well, I think we could be saving more.\n#Person2#: Really, well, o. k. Get the receipts out.\n#Person1#: Let's see. We spent $ 700 dollars for our home loan payment, $ 400 on groceries, $ 75 on utilities, $ 250 on gasoline, $ 100 on books, and $ 300 on entertainment last month.\n#Person2#: That's $ 1825.\n#Person1#: We put $ 500 into the savings account, and $ 750 into our stock account.\n#Person2#: $ 3075. Our paychecks our $ 3300, combined. That means we don't have any receipts for $ 225.\n#Person1#: Right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# try to figure out their spending to see if they can save more money.","topic":"money"}
{"fname":"train_6244","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. 9-1- 1. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I need the police.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: My neighbor hit my brother on the head. He's bleeding.\n#Person1#: Give me your address.\n#Person2#: 176 Wooden Street East.\n#Person1#: All right. The police and an ambulance are on the way. In the meantime, find a clean cloth and press it firmly over the wound. This will slow the bleeding.\n#Person2#: I will, but please hurry.\n#Person1#: Help will be there in just a few minutes.","summary":"#Person2# calls 911 for help. #Person1# asks #Person2#'s address and tells #Person2# that help will be there soon.","topic":"police"}
{"fname":"train_6245","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, what happened?\n#Person2#: He never came.\n#Person1#: He stood you up.\n#Person2#: I wouldn't exactly characterize it in that way. I think something happened. Something terrible and unexpected that made it impossible for him to. . . what if he showed up, took one look at me and left?\n#Person1#: Not possible.\n#Person2#: Maybe, there was a subway accident.\n#Person1#: Absolutely.\n#Person2#: A train got trapped underground with him inside.\n#Person1#: And no phone.\n#Person2#: And you know, how those express trains create suction.","summary":"#Person2# thinks something terrible and unexpected happened to the man who stood up #Person2#. #Person1# disagrees.","topic":"accident"}
{"fname":"train_6246","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to the movie theater with me tonight?\n#Person2#: Is there anything good playing?\n#Person1#: Titanic is playing tonight. It's a blockbuster.\n#Person2#: Really? I want to go, too.\n#Person1#: OK, let's meet at the movie theater entrance tonight. Don't be late.\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: ( After watching the movie. ) Are you crying?\n#Person2#: I get a lump in my throat whenever I see a tragic movie.\n#Person1#: Tragic movie? I think it's a love story.\n#Person2#: But their love is touching!\n#Person1#: Ah, you're just too emotional.\n#Person2#: I am not!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to watch Titanic tonight. After watching, #Person2# feels so touched.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_6247","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Li.\n#Person2#: Morning, Mike.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry that I was absent yesterday.\n#Person2#: I've already got your certificate for sick leave. How do you feel today?\n#Person1#: I feel much better now.\n#Person2#: Have you received the reading material handed out yesterday?\n#Person1#: I've already got it. Thanks.\n#Person2#: I will explain it in detail in the next class, could you preview it?\n#Person1#: I will.","summary":"Mike was absent for sickness. Miss Li asks him to preview the reading material.","topic":"class"}
{"fname":"train_6248","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I help you with today?\n#Person2#: I need to check out this book.\n#Person1#: Do you have your library card?\n#Person2#: I don't have one.\n#Person1#: Would you like to apply for one right now?\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: I'm going to need you to fill out the application.\n#Person2#: All right. All done.\n#Person1#: All right, now please sign the back of the card.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'Ve signed it.\n#Person1#: That's all there is to it.\n#Person2#: Great. Now can I check out this book?","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# check out a book and apply for a library card.","topic":"library"}
{"fname":"train_6249","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wake up, Erik, time to rise and shine.\n#Person2#: Huh, oh, hi, Jane. I must have fallen asleep while I was reading.\n#Person1#: You and everyone else. It looks more like a camp-ground than a library.\n#Person2#: Well, the dorm's too noisy to study in, and I guess this place is too quiet.\n#Person1#: Have you had any luck finding a topic for your paper?\n#Person2#: No. Prof. Grant told us to write about anything in cultural anthropology. For once I wish she hadn't given us so much of a choice.\n#Person1#: Well, why not write about the ancient civilizations of Mexico. You seem to be interested in that part of the world.\n#Person2#: I am, but there is too much material to cover. I'll be writing forever, and Grant only wants five to seven pages.\n#Person1#: So they limit it to one region of Mexico. Say the Yucatan. You'Ve been there and you said it's got lots of interesting relics.\n#Person2#: That's not a bad idea. I brought many plenty of books and things back with me last summer. That would be great resource material. Now if I can only remember where I put them.","summary":"Jane wakes Erik up in the library. Erik is looking for a topic for his paper. Jane recommends him to limit it to one region of Mexico. Erik thinks it's a good idea.","topic":"library"}
{"fname":"train_6250","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello everyone, and welcome to our CPR for beginners course. First of all, does anyone know what CPR stands for?\n#Person2#: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation!\n#Person1#: That's right! We apply CPR in the case of cardiac arrest or pulmonary arrest.\n#Person2#: What does that mean?\n#Person1#: Well, basically if your heart stops pumping blood, or your lungs stop pumping air, then we need to get them going again! That's when we have to apply this procedure. Let's begin! I need a volunteer.\n#Person2#: Me! Me!\n#Person1#: Alright, come here and lay flat on your back. Let's suppose this young woman has stopped breathing. We must lift the person's chin so that we clear a pathway for air to get into the lungs. Then we place our mouth over the other person's mouth and blow air two or three times, like this.\n#Person2#: Wait, what are you doing? I'm a married woman! You can't just try to kiss me like this!\n#Person1#: Madam I'm not trying to kiss you! I am trying to demonstrate how to apply CPR in the case of an emergency.\n#Person2#: Well, OK. But no French kissing!\n#Person1#: As I was saying, we blow air through the mouth in this manner. Once this is done, we must try to get the heart going again. To do this, we place our hands over the person's chest, and press down firmly two or three times.\n#Person2#: Wait, what are you doing! You can't just kiss me then go for second base!","summary":"#Person1# is giving a CPR for beginners course. #Person2# volunteers to help with the demonstration. #Person1# demonstrates how to apply CPR in the case of an emergency but #Person2# thinks it is sexual harassment.","topic":"CPR"}
{"fname":"train_6251","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary! I haven't seen you since our dinner with Mr. Lee last week. Where have you been hiding yourself lately?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi Mike. I'Ve been out of town the last few days. What did you need?\n#Person1#: Really, nothing big. I just heard about your ideas on employee motivation and I wanted chat with you about a few things going on in my department.\n#Person2#: Well, feel free to drop by my office any time. The door's always open.\n#Person1#: Actually, I was hoping to mix business with pleasure. Would you be interested in joining me for dinner some time this week? I thought we might try out the new Italian restaurant everyone's been\n#Person2#: Sure, Mike, I'd love to.\n#Person1#: Is this evening too soon?\n#Person2#: No, that's perfect. We can leave directly from here.","summary":"Mike wants to chat with Mary about his department. He invites her to dinner this evening and she agrees.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_6252","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Er, good morning, yes, er. . .\n#Person1#: I'm phoning about the job that was in the paper last night.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Arm, well, could you tell me your name, please?\n#Person1#: Oh, Candida Fawcett.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Arm, well, what exactly is it that interests you about the job?\n#Person1#: Well, I just thought that it was right up my street you know.\n#Person2#: Really, mmmm. Arm, well, could you perhaps tell me a little about yourself?\n#Person1#: Yes, arm, I'm 23. I've been working abroad, I'm um. . .\n#Person2#: Where exactly have you been working, please?","summary":"Candida Fawcett phones about a job in the paper. #Person2# asks her to introduce herself.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_6253","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please point out the painful place with your finger. Is there any relation between the pain and the weather?\n#Person2#: Yes, the pain comes more intense when the weather is bad. And the pain comes intense when I walk too much.\n#Person1#: Have you ever had any trauma?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: Does the pian become more intense at night?\n#Person2#: Yes, ti does. Just like a needle prick. Besides, the place that hurts often feels cold, too.\n#Person1#: Do you have the sensation of ants crawling over the painful part?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do.\n#Person1#: I'd like to treat you with acupuncture if you agree.\n#Person2#: By the way, does acupuncture hurt?\n#Person1#: Acupuncture may cause just a little pain, but it also causes a certain feeling of numbness and distension. We'll try it every day for seven days. Will that be all right?\n#Person2#: Yes. Let's start today.","summary":"#Person1# asks several questions about #Person2#'s painful place and suggests treating it with acupuncture. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"pain"}
{"fname":"train_6254","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear about car accident on Spring Road yesterday?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. I heard that they took both drivers to hospital. One needed surgery.\n#Person1#: Yes. I heard he had a few broken bones too, but that the doctors have set the fractures without any problems.\n#Person2#: The second driver was luckier. He had a concussion and needed some stitches for his head wound.\n#Person1#: Yes. He was released from hospital yesterday evening. The other man could be there for weeks.\n#Person2#: I understand that he's connected to a heart monitor and breathing apparatus. His condition can't be very good.\n#Person1#: The hospital announced this morning that his condition is poor but stable. What does that mean?\n#Person2#: It means he's really badly injured, but he will almost certainly survive.\n#Person1#: His family will be pleased to hear that. They must have been so worried.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the car accident on Spring Road yesterday. They heard one driver was released from the hospital yesterday and the other's condition is poor but stable.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_6255","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, you've been driving for three hours. Why don't we have a switch?\n#Person2#: There're a lot of chuckholes on this old highway. Driving on it is experience-demanding.\n#Person1#: Trust me. I've been driving for two years.\n#Person2#: Ok. You drive and do be careful.","summary":"#Person2# has been driving for 3 hours so #Person1# suggests a switch. #Person2# accepts and tells #Person1# to be careful.","topic":"driving"}
{"fname":"train_6256","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is a problem in my apartment.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: A pipe broke in my wall, and water is leaking.\n#Person2#: Is the water causing any damage?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's creating mildew on the walls.\n#Person2#: I won't be able to fix the pipe until tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I can call a plumber to fix it right now.\n#Person2#: I'll do it for you.\n#Person1#: Well, you can't do it until tomorrow, and I need it fixed now.\n#Person2#: That's true.\n#Person1#: You're okay with me calling someone?\n#Person2#: I'm all right with that.","summary":"A pipe broke in #Person1#'s wall. #Person2# won't be able to fix it until tomorrow, so #Person1# will call a plumber to fix it now.","topic":"broken pipe"}
{"fname":"train_6257","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm hungry, let's order up something to eat.\n#Person2#: Ok, maybe we can order a soup and a salad from the restaurant down the street.\n#Person1#: I was thinking of getting a hamburger, fries and a chocolate sundae.\n#Person2#: You eat too much junk food. That sort of stuff clogs up your arteries and is very high in cholesterol.\n#Person1#: Well I never seem to gain weight so I don't mind.\n#Person2#: It's not only about getting fat or not, it's about being healthy. You could really have some health problems later on.\n#Person1#: How about pizza or maybe some fried chicken! Better yet, let's order some hot dogs!\n#Person2#: You are a lost cause.","summary":"#Person1# is hungry and wants to order some junk food. #Person2# suggests eating healthier, but #Person1# won't listen.","topic":"food"}
{"fname":"train_6258","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the quickest way to get there?\n#Person2#: If were you. I'd take a taxi.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me where the taxi stand is?\n#Person2#: You will find a taxi stand the street corner.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# to take a taxi and tells #Person1# where to find one.","topic":"taxi"}
{"fname":"train_6259","dialogue":"#Person1#: Those are today's top stories. Now let's go to John for the weather. John, what does the forecast look like for our weekend travelers?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid we're in for a rough weekend, Marry. There is a storm system moving through the East Coast. It will be drizzling all day today, and there's a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms this evening. It will be warm and humid all weekend. In the Midwest, expect strong winds and a low of around 40 degrees.\n#Person1#: That's pretty chilly for the summer! Will it rain on Saturday?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, yes. It will be clear early Saturday morning but there is a high chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. There is a severe thunderstorm warning for some parts of the Southeast. Folks in those areas might see some hail and flooding, especially in areas that have been experiencing record high rainfalls.\n#Person1#: That certainly sounds like a dreary Saturday.\n#Person2#: It gets better on Sunday, though. The storm systems move east and the skies will clear up at night. It will still be rather cool, with highs in the low 50s. The West Coast will be experiencing some unusually chilly weather, but at least the sun will come out. I advise weekend travelers to be careful, especially while driving. Back to you, Mark.\n#Person1#: Thanks John, and there you have it! Looks like it's a weekend to stay at home!","summary":"John and Marry are delivering the weather forecast. John says they're in for a rough weekend because it will rain on Saturday and there is a severe thunderstorm warning. He advises weekend travelers to be careful, especially while driving.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_6260","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, stop. [What?] And give me your money.\n#Person2#: What? No, no. Listen here.\n#Person1#: No, you listen. Hand over your purse, and I won't hurt you.\n#Person2#: You've got to be joking.\n#Person1#: Do I look like I'm joking?\n#Person2#: Heh. Look. I only have two dollars in change.\n#Person1#: I don't care. Give it to me! And your phone and credit cards.\n#Person2#: Okay. Listen. Obviously, you haven't thought this through. I mean, who's going to rob someone as they walk out of a karate studio? Really?\n#Person1#: Right. You don't fool me. Anyone can get a black belt online in 10 minutes. And I have a knife.\n#Person2#: Listen, mister. I'm telling you to back off. I'm a fifth-degree black belt, and I've trained for 25 years. I don't want to hurt you, but I'll defend myself if I have to.\n#Person1#: Alright, baby. Let me have it.\n#Person2#: You'd better call 911 first.\n#Person1#: Right. [Punches and kicks and yells and screams ... ] Ahh, oh, man. Ooohhhh. That hurts.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Listen. Here's your two dollars. You'll need them to cover your medical bills.","summary":"#Person1# tries to rob #Person2#. #Person2# warns #Person1# that #Person2# is a fifth-degree black belt, but #Person1# refuses to back off. At last, #Person1# is punched.","topic":"robbery"}
{"fname":"train_6261","dialogue":"#Person1#: Glad to see you in your company.\n#Person2#: So am I.\n#Person1#: We are in the market for machines. What can you offer in this line?\n#Person2#: What type do you have in mind exactly?\n#Person1#: Well, we are interested in milling machines.\n#Person2#: Let me show you some illustrations of the machines we make. Here's our latest catalogue.\n#Person1#: May we have a look at them?\n#Person2#: Certainly. But they are in the showroom. It's about half an hour's car ride. Are you free now?\n#Person1#: I will be free tomorrow afternoon. Suppose we make it, say, three o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Would you manage that?\n#Person2#: Yes, I will pick you up at your hotel.","summary":"#Person1# is interested in milling machines and wants to have a look. #Person2# says the showroom of those machines is quite far, so they agree to go there tomorrow afternoon.","topic":"machines"}
{"fname":"train_6262","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'd like some information about trips to Katmandu.\n#Person2#: Well, how can I help you?\n#Person1#: I hear there is a special kind of bus with sleeping rooms.\n#Person2#: Yes,that's true.\n#Person1#: How many people travel on the bus?\n#Person2#: Well, the bus sleeps ten. Usually there are eight travelers, two drivers, and a girl to act as your tour guide.\n#Person1#: So, we sleep comfortably on the bus.\n#Person2#: Yes. It's fully equipped for cooking, and weather permitting it's got a shower system that we set up outside every evening.\n#Person1#: We leave from London?\n#Person2#: Yes, and return to London.\n#Person1#: Is there anything special we need to bring?\n#Person2#: Oh, we give everyone a list of suitable clothes and all the things to bring. Of course, space is limited.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, I understand that. Now can you tell me about the deadline for booking?\n#Person2#: Well, it depends. Usually six or eight months before your travel. Could you come in and we can go over the details?\n#Person1#: OK. I'll come and see you next Wednesday.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks for calling.","summary":"#Person1# calls to know some information about trips to Katmandu and a special kind of bus with sleeping rooms. #Person1# will go to meet #Person2# next Wednesday for details.","topic":"trip"}
{"fname":"train_6263","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I was wondering if you can help me. I received this notice yesterday afternoon.\n#Person1#: Let me see. It's $ 10 for a lost book.\n#Person2#: But I'm sure I returned it.\n#Person1#: Our records show that you checked it out on September 17 and we have no record of its return.\n#Person2#: I remember it was a rainy day and I had to carry it in a plastic bag.\n#Person1#: Well, our policy is that, when a book is lost, whoever lost it must pay for it.\n#Person2#: I understand. Can we check if the book is here, just in case someone missed it?\n#Person1#: Well, I doubt we would make a mistake about this. But you can look on the shelf.\n#Person2#: (Pause for two seconds) Aha! Here it is!\n#Person1#: Let me see if it is the same copy you borrowed. I'll cheek the number with our records... Well, it is the same copy. We could have missed something. I am awfully sorry.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about that.","summary":"#Person2# received a notice of penalty for a lost book, but #Person2#'s sure #Person2# returned the book. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to let #Person2# check the shelf and finds the lost book. #Person1# feels sorry.","topic":"lost book"}
{"fname":"train_6264","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Maria.\n#Person2#: Oh! Hi, Dave. Come on in. Take a seat. Would like anything to drink, coffee or tea?\n#Person1#: Coffee would be fine. Eh... So how have you been?\n#Person2#: Oh, not so bad. And you?\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm doing OK. But school has been really busy these days, and I haven't had time to relax.\n#Person2#: By the way, what's your major anyway?\n#Person1#: Hotel management.\n#Person2#: Well, what do you want to do once you graduate?\n#Person1#: Eh... I haven't decided for sure. But I think I'd like to work for a hotel or a travel agency in this area. How about you?\n#Person2#: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French. But I realized I might have a hard time finding a job using a language. So I switched to computer science. With the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldn't be as difficult.\n#Person1#: So do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?\n#Person2#: Well. fortunately for me, I received four-year academic scholarship. That pays for all of my school expenses.\n#Person1#: Wow. That's great.\n#Person2#: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I work three times a week at a restaurant near campus.\n#Person2#: Oh, what do you do there?\n#Person1#: I'm a cook.\n#Person2#: How do you like your job?\n#Person1#: It's OK. The other guys are friendly and the pay isn't bad.","summary":"Maria and Dave talk about their majors, their future career plans, and their current financial supports.","topic":"casual chat"}
{"fname":"train_6265","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you from England?\n#Person2#: No, I'm from America. How about you?\n#Person1#: I live here in Paris, but I'm not French. I'm from Australia.\n#Person2#: Are you a student?\n#Person1#: No. I'm a news reporter for a TV station.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's a good job.","summary":"#Person1# is a news reporter from Australia. #Person2# is from America.","topic":"introduction"}
{"fname":"train_6266","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Henry, how's everything going, and what's with the flowers?\n#Person2#: They're for my wife.\n#Person1#: Oh, a wedding anniversary or something?\n#Person2#: To tell the truth, it couldn't be worse. [Oh]. You see, I have to pick my wife up from the airport this evening, but while she was gone, there were a few minor mishaps.\n#Person1#: Oh really? What happened?\n#Person2#: Well, I had some of the guys over Friday night to watch a basketball game on TV, but one of them got all excited, and started horsing around, waving his arms, and he accidentally knocked over my wife's 250-year old Chinese porcelain vase given to her [Oh no!], given to her by her grandmother, and broke it beyond repair.\n#Person1#: Man, have you tried ...\n#Person2#: ... super glue? Yeap, but she would be able to tell in a second I was trying to pull something over her eyes.\n#Person1#: Oh, wow. You're in hot water now.\n#Person2#: If it had only been that.\n#Person1#: Oh, there's more?\n#Person2#: Yeah, you see, the water from the vase spilled all over the manuscript of a book my wife has been writing for the past two years. It blurred the ink over many of the pages. [Oh no.] And so one of the guys had the bright idea of drying the pages by the fire while we watched, uh, the rest game, but a spark from the fire must have blown out and burned the manuscript to a crisp.\n#Person1#: But what about an electronic file copy? Had one, didn't she?\n#Person2#: Well, actually, her computer crashed the day before while I was playing some computer games, and I haven't been able to get it to work since.\n#Person1#: Man, are you in trouble now. [I know.] You're going to have a hard time digging yourself out of this one. [Yeah.] Ah, so I get it now. You're buying the flowers for her as a part of some kind of peace offering, right?\n#Person2#: No, not at all. They're for my funeral.\n#Person1#: [laughter]","summary":"Henry bought some flowers for his wife and he's going to pick her up from the airport. He tells #Person1# there were a few mishaps while she was gone. #Person1# feels sorry for him and thinks that he's in trouble now.","topic":"mishaps"}
{"fname":"train_6267","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Youth Hotel, can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like a room for a night.\n#Person1#: Would you like a single room, a double room or a room for three?\n#Person2#: Oh, a single room please. Can I pay by check?\n#Person1#: Sure, fill in this form please.\n#Person2#: Need my student card number?\n#Person1#: No, just your address and telephone number.\n#Person2#: OK, here is the form.\n#Person1#: Very well. Here is your key to room 212.\n#Person2#: Thank you!\n#Person1#: Have a good stay!","summary":"#Person2# pays for a single room for a night by check. #Person1# helps #Person2# to check-in.","topic":"hotel"}
{"fname":"train_6268","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark. Are you in town for another job interview?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm pretty hopeful this time. I've just finished my second interview with this company.\n#Person1#: That sounds great. I hope it works out for you. But wasn't it expensive just getting here?\n#Person2#: No, in fact the company is paying all my expenses. They've put me up in a hotel downtown.\n#Person1#: How nice! How many people are they interviewing?\n#Person2#: They interviewed 16 the first time, and now four of us were chosen to go back for this interview.\n#Person1#: Well, I hope it goes well. John and I would love it if you came to this area to work.\n#Person2#: I would too. But my girlfriend doesn't want to leave her family. She hopes I find a job close to home.\n#Person1#: Oh, What a decision. Good luck.","summary":"Mark is in town for another job interview. He tells #Person1# that this time he's pretty hopeful but his girlfriend hopes he works close to home.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6269","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, why don't you go to work by bike?\n#Person2#: I used to, but the weather today is so nice, and I decide to walk to my company. It's a good way to take exercise though I have to leave home an hour earlier than usual.","summary":"Jack tells #Person1# why he walks to work today.","topic":"go to work"}
{"fname":"train_6270","dialogue":"#Person1#: We would be interested in having you join us, Mrs. Sharp.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I have done this knid of work before.\n#Person1#: I know, and that's probably the reason you've been employed. Do you prefer part-time or full-time employment?\n#Person2#: Part-time.\n#Person1#: OK. Some people choose part-time jobs because they want to do something else besides work, such as reading novels or playing sports. But they will not get any other benefits besides the wages.\n#Person2#: I don't care about that. May I ask you if I can decide the hours I would work?\n#Person1#: I can only give you the choice from 7:00 a.m. till noon or from noon till 5:00 p.m.\n#Person2#: Then I'd prefer to work in the morning because I have to prepare dinner for my children.\n#Person1#: OK, Mrs. Sharp. Just sign your name on this sheet of paper. You may start next week. Mrs. Clarkson has got something ready for you--a blackboard, some chalk, and a tape recorder. She'll show you around later.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# employs Mrs. Sharp. Mrs. Sharp prefers part-time employment and she chooses to work in the morning. #Person1# says she may start next week.","topic":"employment"}
{"fname":"train_6271","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order now, Sir? \n#Person2#: May I have the menu, please? \n#Person1#: Yes, here you go. \n#Person2#: I'd like to have some local specialties. Would you recommend for me, please? \n#Person1#: Sure, the Huanghe carp with sugar and vinegar is famous in our restaurant. \n#Person2#: OK. We'll take it. \n#Person1#: Anything else? \n#Person2#: A fried crisp chicken and an eggplant with chili sauce. \n#Person1#: How about drink? \n#Person2#: Coffee, only black coffee, ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order #Person2#'s meal and recommends the Huanghe carp with sugar and vinegar.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_6272","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Paul, why the long face? \n#Person2#: It's difficult to explain. \n#Person1#: Try me. \n#Person2#: Well, I had a terrible day of work , I'm thinking of quiting my job. \n#Person1#: Take it easy, maybe tomorrow will be different. \n#Person2#: I don't know, I can't stand my job these days. \n#Person1#: Cheer up, I hope you'll feel better soon. ","summary":"Paul says he's thinking of quitting his job. #Person1# tries to cheer him up.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_6273","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is the college search going? \n#Person2#: It's a huge headache. I have no idea what I want to do. \n#Person1#: But don't you want to study music? Shouldn't it be easy? \n#Person2#: It should be, but there are too many options. My grades are good enough that I have a lot of choices, but after that... \n#Person1#: I know. You have to decide if you want to attend a school in a city or in the country, a big school or a small school, a public or private school... \n#Person2#: Yup, you understand. And my parents are trying to pressure me into going to a Catholic college. They both attended one and think that it combines a good education with good discipline. And the tuition is usually pretty low. \n#Person1#: I see. Well, don't forget to talk to the college counselor at the school. He usually gives good advice and can help point you in the right direction. He gave me some information, and next week I'm going to take a look at some of the colleges he recommended. \n#Person2#: Thanks for the information. And good luck in your college search. ","summary":"#Person2# says #Person2#'s college search is a huge headache. #Person1# understands #Person2# and recommends #Person2# to talk to the college counselor at the school.","topic":"college"}
{"fname":"train_6274","dialogue":"#Person1#: who are you writing a letter to? \n#Person2#: I'm just responding to Sue's letter. Do you want to help? \n#Person1#: OK. I guess I could add something. Tell them that I send my love. \n#Person2#: that's kind of boring. Don't you want to tell them anything else? \n#Person1#: well, maybe you could tell them about my promotion. \n#Person2#: you've been promoted? when did that happen? \n#Person1#: just today. I guess I forgot to mention it. \n#Person2#: congratulations! That's really exciting! Let's get out a bottle of wine to celebrate! \n#Person1#: shouldn't we finish writing this letter first? \n#Person2#: ah. That can wait. Your promotion is the best news I've heard in a long time! \n#Person1#: it is good news, but it looked like you were almost finished. We might as well just sign off. \n#Person2#: ok, you're right. I'll just tell them how pround I am of you for getting a promotion and then I'll thank Sue for her kind letter. \n#Person1#: I guess you can write that I'm looking forward to seeing them in June. \n#Person2#: that's thoughtful of you. \n#Person1#: and also thank them from the botttom of my heart for the Christmas package they sent us. \n#Person2#: that's right! I almost forgot about that. \n#Person1#: what would you do without me? \n#Person2#: we do balance each other out well. I guess we were really made for each other! ","summary":"#Person2# is replying to Sue's letter. #Person1# helps to add something, such as #Person1#'s promotion. #Person2# is excited about the promotion and wants to celebrate it.","topic":"letter"}
{"fname":"train_6275","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I see a hat , please? \n#Person2#: What size do you take? \n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I don't know. \n#Person2#: I'll measure you. . . You take size 6. What colour hat would you like? \n#Person1#: Brown, please. \n#Person2#: Here are some nice brown hats. Try this hat on. It's a very good one. \n#Person1#: Yes, I like this one. It goes very well with my coat. How much is it? \n#Person2#: It's $ 9. 95. Do you want me to put it in a box? ","summary":"#Person2# measures #Person1# and helps #Person1# buy a brown hat.","topic":"hat"}
{"fname":"train_6276","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which service offered by your bank do you use most? \n#Person2#: I use several services. Of course, I deposit and withdraw money quite often. I often use my ATM card to take money out of my current account. I use my bank to exchange money from once currency to another. I often travel abroad, you see. \n#Person1#: Do you ever ask you bank for traveller's cheques? They are much safer than carrying lots of cash around. \n#Person2#: I sometimes use traveller's cheques, but sometimes I travel to countries where they are hard to exchange for cash. \n#Person1#: Do you use your bank to pay your utility bills? I use direct debit. \n#Person2#: Yes, I do. It save me a lot of time. I also have standing orders for my subscriptions to magazines. \n#Person1#: That's good idea. You don't need to worry about missing an issue of a magazine if you do that. I suppose you have a mortgage too. \n#Person2#: Yes. My bank offers very good terms and conditions on mortgage. There's a lot of competition between banks nowadays. Each one is trying to offer better conditions and services than the others. \n#Person1#: I have a deposit account with my bank. There are some restrictions on withdrawing money, but the interest rate is much higher. \n#Person2#: I don't have one. I prefer to buy shares. My bank also provides a share trading service. It's cheap and easy to use. \n#Person1#: That's great. But I prefer to put my money somewhere where the returns are more certain. ","summary":"#Person2# talks about the bank services #Person2# usually uses. Then #Person1# and #Person2# discuss the usages of direct debit in their life. #Person1# also has a deposit account but #Person2# prefers to buy shares.","topic":"bank"}
{"fname":"train_6277","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine. \n#Person2#: It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important. \n#Person1#: What methods do you use to conserve water? \n#Person2#: Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each month. It means that we cannot use some modern household items, like washing machines. They use too much water. \n#Person1#: I see. I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution. \n#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry. \n#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced. \n#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it. \n#Person1#: I think you're right. There needs to be an international response to this problem. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the environment is a big issue in their countries. #Person2# says their biggest issue is water and #Person1# says theirs is air pollution. They agree that there needs to be an international response to the problem of environmental pollution.","topic":"environment"}
{"fname":"train_6278","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mike. It's Caroline here. I've just been reading a paper and I found a job advertised in it that I think will be perfect for you.\n#Person2#: Oh, what's the job?\n#Person1#: The company want a marketing manager. Isn't that the kind of thing you're looking for?\n#Person2#: Yes. Does it say what kind of job it is?\n#Person1#: The main thing seems to be that you'll be in charge of sales planning.\n#Person2#: Well, what sort of people are they looking for? I suppose they want me to have an MBA.\n#Person1#: There is nothing about that, but it does say that they are looking for someone who can speak foreign languages. Well, that's OK for you, because you've lived abroad and you can speak German, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, when can I apply for the job?\n#Person1#: The third of July is the closing date, so you've got exactly a month. Do you want me to email you the advert, so you can see it yourself?\n#Person2#: Yes, that would be great.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll do that now.","summary":"Caroline calls Mike to tell him a job advertised in a paper. The company wants a marketing manager and this is exactly what Mike is looking for. Caroline will email him the advert.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_6279","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, today is the first day of the school year. I'm a new student, where should I go?\n#Person1#: Well, all the new students will first gather in the meeting room at 9:15, where you'll be introduced to the staff.\n#Person2#: Where is that in?\n#Person1#: I'll tell you in a moment, but just let me tell you the details of this morning's activities.\n#Person2#: OK then.\n#Person1#: Firstly, at 9:30 in the hall, which is next to the meeting room. The director of the studies will talk to you about the different courses and their requirements. This should last for about an hour. Then at about 10:30 the students accommodations officer will talk about the student dormitories and some social activities that we offer. That's in the same place. He will finish at about 11:00. Then there'll be a short break, after which you'll be taken to Classroom 2 for a test.\n#Person2#: Oh, I did not know I'd have to take an exam!\n#Person1#: Take it easy. It just helps us find your level of English and put you in the right class.\n#Person2#: OK, I see.","summary":"#Person2# is a new student. #Person1# tells #Person2# the details of this morning's activities. #Person2# is surprised there is an exam and #Person1# says it just helps to find students' level of English.","topic":"school"}
{"fname":"train_6280","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the hotel and railway station?\n#Person2#: Sure, it's quite far from here. Don't worry though, it's not difficult to get there.\n#Person1#: I think I'm going in the wrong direction.\n#Person2#: Yes. First you need to turn your car around. Do you remember passing some traffic lights further up this road?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. There are about 2 miles back, right?\n#Person2#: That's right. Drive back to the traffic lights and turn right. Follow the road for about a mile until you see the Red Hotel. It's a really big hotel and you can't miss it. Turn left at the hotel.\n#Person1#: So right at the traffic lights 2 miles up the road, then left at the Red Hotel a mile along that road.\n#Person2#: Then you just go straight on for 2 miles until you see the station ahead of you.\n#Person1#: OK, I see. Thanks for your help.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the hotel and the railway station patiently. #Person1# is grateful.","topic":"direction"}
{"fname":"train_6281","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I seem to have lost my handbag.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, I'll have to write a report for you. It was a handbag, you say?\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: What's it like, madam?\n#Person1#: It's a black one with my drivers license, some bank cards and about $50 in it.\n#Person2#: Where did you last have it?\n#Person1#: I'm pretty sure I had it when I was in the coffee shop.\n#Person2#: When was that?\n#Person1#: At about 1:30, I think.\n#Person2#: Where did you go after that?\n#Person1#: To the shopping mall. I found it missing when I was buying a T-shirt.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll call you if there is any good news. Now write down your name, address and phone number.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# lost her handbag. #Person2# asks about the handbags and writes a report for her.","topic":"handbag"}
{"fname":"train_6282","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but do you have this shirt in blue?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. But only in small, large and extra large.\n#Person1#: Oh, darn. I was hoping to have it in a medium size. It would really go well with my bag.\n#Person2#: Well, we may be getting more in next week. Would you like me to check our computer?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, please.\n#Person2#: OK. Yes, it looks like our manager has ordered more. We should have some in medium by next Thursday.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll ask my assistant to come back then and pick one up.","summary":"#Person1# wants a blue shirt but the medium size is sold out. #Person2# finds #Person2#'s manager has ordered more and suggests #Person1# come next week.","topic":"shirt"}
{"fname":"train_6283","dialogue":"#Person1#: My name is Mary, and I will be your waitress tonight.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mary. We have been looking forward to trying out this restaurant.\n#Person1#: Before your main course, would you like to order an appetizer?\n#Person2#: Sure, that sounds great. Where are your appetizers listed?\n#Person1#: There is a special appetizer menu right here in the center of the table.\n#Person2#: The chicken and cheese quesadilla looks good. Is that pretty good?\n#Person1#: You know, that is one of my favorites!\n#Person2#: OK, I'll take one order of that.\n#Person1#: You could choose another appetizer for half price to share.\n#Person2#: Perfect! Please add on an order of onion rings.","summary":"#Person2# comes to a restaurant for the first time. #Person2# orders the chicken and cheese quesadilla and onion rings with Mary's assistance.","topic":"order meal"}
{"fname":"train_6284","dialogue":"#Person1#: It says here that you graduated from Beijing Normal University with a major in English Language and Literature.\n#Person2#: Right. Then you may think that I am not fit for this job according to my educational background.\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: But I want to be a tour guide very much because I like traveling and meeting various kinds of people. So I took an evening course at the Tourism School of Beijing after graduation and I have gotten a qualification certificate.\n#Person1#: So you must be an extravert?\n#Person2#: Yes, I always enjoy being with a group of people and chatting with them.\n#Person1#: What do you think are the responsibilities of a tourist guide?\n#Person2#: A tourist guide must be responsible for arranging and coordinating tour activities, and offering service of transportation, accommodation, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment.\n#Person1#: Don't you consider it a hard work?\n#Person2#: Hard but interesting, I think.\n#Person1#: Have you any experience as a tourist guide?\n#Person2#: Yes, I usually guided foreign tourists around Beijing when I was in University.\n#Person1#: Have you ever learned any other foreign languages other than English?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have learned a little French and Japanese as well.","summary":"#Person2# is being interviewed by #Person1# for a tour guide. #Person2#'s major doesn't match the position but #Person2# likes traveling and meeting people and has gotten a qualification certificate. #Person2# thinks being a tour guide is hard but interesting. #Person2# is quite experienced and multilingual.","topic":"interview for job"}
{"fname":"train_6285","dialogue":"#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?\n#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 day.\n#Person1#: Good for you! It sounds like you've done a lot of planning in a very short time.\n#Person2#: Yes, there is a lot of to be taken care of---wedding photos, wedding dress, catering, transport, hotel, etc...\n#Person1#: Is everything ready now?\n#Person2#: Almost. The only thing that isn't ready is the hotel. As a lot of people have chosen that day to get married, it is hard to find a hotel that isn't too expensive.\n#Person1#: Have you tried The Peninsula Palace Beijing? My wedding reception was held there and they did an excellent job.\n#Person2#: Yes, we called, but it is booked up. The only choice is the Regent Beijing but we haven't made up our minds yet.\n#Person1#: It's an excellent hotel. A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect, though very expensive.\n#Person2#: That's why we want to have a look at other hotels. We don ' t want to spend too much on an extravagant wedding reception.\n#Person1#: I guess you're right. I can help you ask other hotels. I am sure there are probably some available.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# that she and Daniel are getting married on August 8th, 2008. But they haven't decided on the hotel for their wedding reception. #Person1# promises to help them.","topic":"prepare for wedding"}
{"fname":"train_6286","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Melissa, are you going home this weekend?\n#Person2#: No, not this weekend. I have too much work to do.\n#Person1#: Where do your parents live?\n#Person2#: My father lives in Washington DC.\n#Person1#: How about your mother?\n#Person2#: My mother died two years ago.\n#Person1#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Is your father still working?\n#Person2#: No, he's retired.\n#Person1#: Do you have any family here?\n#Person2#: Yes, two of my cousins live here and my aunt and uncle live about 30 miles from here.\n#Person1#: Do you have any brothers or sisters?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have two brothers who live in New York and a sister who lives in Boston.\n#Person1#: Do you see them a lot?\n#Person2#: Not as much as I'd like to. Usually just on holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.","summary":"Melissa's not going home this weekend because she has too much work. Mellisa also tells #Person2# where Melissa's family live but she seldom gets a chance to visit them.","topic":"conversation about family"}
{"fname":"train_6287","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, I ' ll be right back!\n#Person2#: Where are you going?\n#Person1#: I told you already! I ' m going to get my nails done.\n#Person2#: Again? You just went last week! You spend more time at the nail salon than you do here at home! Honestly, why do you need a manicure every week?\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, I like to pamper myself, and my nails look great. You should come with me!\n#Person2#: Why? I don ' t want to have nail polish or anything like that!\n#Person1#: They don ' t only paint my nails! The manicurist will remove my cuticles, file my nails, and apply at least nails coats of nail polish!\n#Person2#: Yeah, sounds like something I should definitely do.","summary":"#Person1# is going to get her nails done and successfully persuades #Person2# to go with her.","topic":"get nails done"}
{"fname":"train_6288","dialogue":"#Person1#: Richard? Do you have the number for that Chinese restaurant on the corner?\n#Person2#: Yeah, hold on a second. I'Ve got it in my office. Here it is. 553-2213.\n#Person1#: 553-2213. Great, thanks.\n#Person2#: No problem. Pick me up something to eat too, please.","summary":"#Person1# asks Richard for the number of a Chinese restaurant. Richard asks #Person1# to pick up something to eat for him.","topic":"number of restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_6289","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. We have reservations.\n#Person1#: What's your name, sir?\n#Person2#: Jack Bates.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. We have your reservation. Could you fill out these forms, please?\n#Person2#: The reservation was for a double for three nights, wasn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. That's correct. How will you pay your bill, cash or credit card?\n#Person2#: Credit card.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. You'll be staying in room 1910. Here are your keys. The bellhop will take your luggage upstairs. Have a nice stay, sir.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"Jack Bates checks in with #Person1#'s assistance in a hotel.","topic":"hotel check in"}
{"fname":"train_6290","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! How are you going?\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. How are you doing this morning?\n#Person1#: Not bad. How about you? Haven't seen you for a long time.\n#Person2#: Yes. I've been to New York. I got back only yesterday.\n#Person1#: Did you enjoy yourself?\n#Person2#: Very much. New York is such a nice place. Shall I show you some photographs?\n#Person1#: Thanks, I like looking at photographs. How nice! Oh, I'm afraid I must be going now. I've got an appointment. Have a good day.\n#Person2#: You too. I hope to see you soon. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has been to New York and shows #Person1# photographs.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_6291","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me buy my textbooks?\n#Person2#: There will probably be a book list in the bookstore. Do you have your class schedule handy?\n#Person1#: No, I don't have that.\n#Person2#: To get started, take that list over to the bookstore. Do you know where the bookstore is?\n#Person1#: I am not sure where the bookstore is.\n#Person2#: When you pass the gym, it'll be the first door on the left. Do you know how to sell your old textbooks for money?\n#Person1#: Yes, I knew I could do that. Exactly how do I go about selling them?\n#Person2#: If you give your used textbooks to the person at the booth outside the door, he will reimburse you. Can you go over there today?\n#Person1#: I think maybe I could be there.\n#Person2#: I am free at 1\n#Person1#: Maybe that would work.\n#Person2#: I'll catch you later then. Have a wonderful morning.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to buy textbooks at the bookstore and how to sell old textbooks.","topic":"textbooks"}
{"fname":"train_6292","dialogue":"#Person1#: I love slim girls, don't you?\n#Person2#: Not particularly. I like fat girls.\n#Person1#: And I like a girl with good skin, do you?\n#Person2#: I can't say I do. What I like a girl with good manners.\n#Person1#: Well, yes. But surely you like a girl with a nice figure.\n#Person2#: Yes. But I like a girl with a nice personality.\n#Person1#: But you like a girl to be rich, surely?\n#Person2#: Not particularly. I like a girl to be good.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the types of girls they like.","topic":"girls"}
{"fname":"train_6293","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the problem? Things are getting out of hand. You keep sticking your nose where it doesn't belong.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Now, I am responsible for training new staff, but you keep overriding my authority by trying to pose your methods. I know you are a hotshot college graduate with something to prove. But I don't like your way.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# keeps overriding #Person1#'s authority and #Person1# doesn't like it.","topic":"conversation between colleagues"}
{"fname":"train_6294","dialogue":"#Person1#: Linda, would you care for some candies or cookies?\n#Person2#: No, don't try to tend me. I'm becoming chubby, and I have to slender down.\n#Person1#: You are not really chubby. You are actually thin enough.\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I know I've put on weight this winter.\n#Person1#: So you are watching your weight, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, to tell you the truth. I am on the diet.","summary":"#Person1# invites Linda for some candies or cookies. Linda refuses because she is on the diet.","topic":"on the diet"}
{"fname":"train_6295","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to have this cashed, please.\n#Person2#: Please put your name and address here. May I see your passport.\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: How would you like it?\n#Person1#: Ten hundreds and Ten Twenties and the rest of small changes please.\n#Person2#: Ok, here you are.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to have things cashed.","topic":"settle accounts"}
{"fname":"train_6296","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I ask for leave this afternoon?\n#Person2#: What is the problem?\n#Person1#: I had a headache this morning. I didn't pay attention to it. I thought probably it is because I didn't sleep well. But now it is getting worse and worse. I feel quite dizzy now and my eyes are somehow very light-sensitive. Maybe it is the migrated.\n#Person2#: It is ok. You look really pale and red eyes. I suggest you go home immediately and have a good rest.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. I am sure good rest will do indeed. I don't have this too often.","summary":"#Person1# had a headache this morning and asks for leave. #Person2# asks #Person1# to go home and have a rest.","topic":"ask for leave"}
{"fname":"train_6297","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, that was an interesting documentary!\n#Person2#: For sure! I didn't really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Well, they mentioned how people put away money in something called a 401K?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but a 401k is a type of retirement plan that allows employees to save and invest for their own retirement. Through a 401K, you can authorize your employer to deduct a certain amount of money from your paycheck and invest it in the plan. Everyone tries to contribute as much as possible so that when you retire, you can rest peacefully on your nest egg.\n#Person2#: That's interesting and logical I guess. In my country, we also have to contribute to a government-run retirement fund, but most people don't really trust it so they just invest in properties or things like that.\n#Person1#: That seems a bit unstable don't you think?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but corrupt governments in the past have created distrust among banks and financial institutions, so now people prefer to have money hidden in a jar or a piggy bank.\n#Person1#: I'Ve been thinking of doing that lately! I don't want some banker to run off with my money!","summary":"#Person1# introduces a 401K, a retirement plan, to #Person2#. #Person2# says people in #Person2#'s country prefer to hide the money in a jar and #Person1# is considering doing that lately.","topic":"401k"}
{"fname":"train_6298","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Dr. Cook's clinic. May I speak to Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: This is he.\n#Person1#: Dr. Cook won't be able to see you at the time suggested. Could you make it a quarter to two?\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# calls Mr. Smith to reschedule an appointment.","topic":"change reservation time"}
{"fname":"train_6299","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Reservations. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm calling from Tenga Company. I'd like to know if you have rooms available for the nights from October 8 to October 12. We are going to have a business conference.\n#Person1#: May I ask how many people there will be in the party?\n#Person2#: 20 persons.\n#Person1#: What kind of room would you like?\n#Person2#: Double rooms with twin beds.\n#Person1#: A moment please, sir. Yes, I can confirm 10 rooms for those days.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Is there a special rate for a group reservation?\n#Person1#: Yes, there is a 10 percent discount.\n#Person2#: That is fine.","summary":"#Person2# from Tenga Company calls #Person1# to reserve double rooms from October 8th to 12th for 20 persons.","topic":"reserve rooms"}
{"fname":"train_6300","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is David.\n#Person2#: Hi David, this is Marge. Can you meet me after work for a few minutes?\n#Person1#: Sure! How about the coffee shop right across the street from my office?\n#Person2#: That will work.\n#Person1#: Does five thirty work for you?\n#Person2#: That will be fine. What I have to show you will only take a few minutes of your time.\n#Person1#: Is it the plans for my new house?\n#Person2#: Yes. I just need to double check a few details with you.","summary":"Marge calls David to arrange a meeting at five-thirty to check a few details about David's new house.","topic":"conversation on telephone"}
{"fname":"train_6301","dialogue":"#Person1#: Evening, table for three, please.\n#Person2#: Do you have reservations?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I have made reservations under the name of Wang.\n#Person2#: Very Wang sir, smoking or no smoking?\n#Person1#: No smoking, please. Could we have table by the window?\n#Person2#: Of course, this way please.","summary":"Mr. Wang tells #Person2# that he has made reservations. #Person2# directs him to the seat.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_6302","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to IBA. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: You called yesterday to tell me that our funds under the L \/ C had arrived? It's Ming Cha Legal Services.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I remember. You must be Mr. Xie. It's nice to put a face to a voice.\n#Person2#: Yes, it sure is. The L \/ C number is JD185649000023.\n#Person1#: JD185649000023? Yes, found it. 175, 000 Euros, is that correct? JD185649000023?\n#Person2#: Correct. Could I convert that into RIB?\n#Person1#: Yes, you can. Just wait a moment and I'll do that for you now.\n#Person2#: That's fine, thanks.","summary":"Mr. Xie tells #Person1# at IBA to convert the funds JD185649000023 into RIB.","topic":"convert the funds"}
{"fname":"train_6303","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I would like a ticket to Pakistan on CA.\n#Person1#: Is that a one-way or round trip?\n#Person2#: Round trip, please.\n#Person1#: When would you want to leave?\n#Person2#: I'd like to leave on Nov. 2nd and return on Nov. 21st.\n#Person1#: I am sorry. The flight on Nov. 21st is full. Do you mind if I put your name on the waiting list?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# wants a round ticket to Pakistan on CA and agrees to be on the waiting list as #Person1# says the flight on Nov. 21st is full.","topic":"buy flight ticket"}
{"fname":"train_6304","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. How can I help?\n#Person2#: Hi there. I need to change some dollars into local currency. Can I do that here?\n#Person1#: Yes, you can. Is that US dollars or HK dollars? Both are available for exchange to RIB. How much would you like to exchange?\n#Person2#: Well, that depends. What's the rate like today?\n#Person1#: Today's rate is 821. 32 USD to 100 RIB, which isn't bad.\n#Person2#: That sounds pretty good. OK, I'll change 500 USD today, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to change 500 USD into RIB.","topic":"money exchange"}
{"fname":"train_6305","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's my passport. I'm a visiting scholar.\n#Person2#: Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person1#: No, these are all my personal effects.\n#Person2#: What's in the bag? Would you mind opening the bag?\n#Person1#: Not at all. I don't know what's dutiable. Do I have to pay duty on things for my own use?\n#Person2#: NO. You don't have to pay duty on personal belongings.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# is a visiting scholar and is passing the customs under the guidance of #Person2#.","topic":"at the customs"}
{"fname":"train_6306","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you get a chance to speak with the sellers about my counter-offer?\n#Person2#: Yes, and I think I have good news for you.\n#Person1#: Did they accept the counter-offer?\n#Person2#: Yes, they accepted your counter-offer, but they want you to pay for the home inspection.\n#Person1#: How much will that cost?\n#Person2#: It will cost you around five hundred to one thousand dollars for a home inspection.\n#Person1#: Can I choose the home inspector?\n#Person2#: Yes, you are paying for it, so you get to choose. I would pick the best one.\n#Person1#: So, when are you going to inform the owners of my acceptance?\n#Person2#: I will call the owners right now. They will be happy to hear the good news.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the sellers accepted #Person1#'s counter-offer but they want #Person1# to pay for the home inspection. #Person1# agrees as #Person1# can choose the home inspector.","topic":"conversation about house"}
{"fname":"train_6307","dialogue":"#Person1#: There's a big problem with my room. I'm in 507.\n#Person2#: Would you tell me the nature of the problem, sir?\n#Person1#: I have cockroaches crawling in my room.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you saw a silverfish, sir.\n#Person1#: I've seen nine more cockroaches than I wanted to see.\n#Person2#: Sir, you haven't been drinking by any chance, have you?\n#Person1#: How dare you question my statement!\n#Person2#: Forgive me. You're 100 percent correct. Allow me to transfer you to my supervisor.","summary":"#Person1# complains that cockroaches are crawling in his room. #Person2#'ll transfer #Person1# to #Person2#'s supervisor.","topic":"cockroaches in room"}
{"fname":"train_6308","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to order room service to room 202, please,\n#Person2#: How can I help you?\n#Person1#: I'd like two sandwiches and one green fruit salad, please.\n#Person2#: Will that be all, sir?\n#Person1#: No. Could you also get some extra towels and soup too? We went to the pool today and used up our two clean towels.\n#Person2#: I will have someone bring that up right away. How would like to pay for the dinner?\n#Person1#: Just put in on with the rest of my hotel bill.\n#Person2#: All right, sir. You would receive dinner in about 15 minutes.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# to send dinner, extra towels, and soup to room 202.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_6309","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there any interesting articles in today's newspapers?\n#Person2#: The headlines are all about the presidential election in the united states. Few other stories made the front pages.\n#Person1#: Is there anything of interest to us in the business sections?\n#Person2#: There's an interesting feature article in the chronicle about doing business in china and the daily news has printed a report about the special economic zone near pairs. We have a subsidiary company l\n#Person1#: Are the reports favorable?\n#Person2#: Generally, the reporters take positive lines. They do point out a few problems that we need to be aware of, but there's nothing worrying in the reports. In the classifieds, one of our competitors is a\n#Person1#: That's interesting. They must be thinking of moving into that market. Are there any interesting editorials?\n#Person2#: Not really. They all seem to focus on the election. There have been several letters printed in the chronicle regarding that controversial article on drugs that they printed last week.\n#Person1#: I'm not surprised. That article certainly added fuel to the debate. Ok. Thanks. Can you leave two articles and the advertisements with me? I'd like to read them.\n#Person2#: Sure. There you are.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the headlines in today's newspaper are all about the presidential election. There's an interesting feature article about doing business in China but there are no interesting editorials.","topic":"articles in newspapers"}
{"fname":"train_6310","dialogue":"#Person1#: The blake's got divorced.\n#Person2#: Really? Why?\n#Person1#: Mr. black has been getting a little around aside.\n#Person2#: I'm surprised. He does't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife, does he?\n#Person1#: No, he doesn't. But his wife found out he has been too charming for a long time. Incredibly, he has many different girlfriends. Starting almost right after they married 20 years ago.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm really surprised. You are not doing anything behind my back, are you?\n#Person1#: No, the only thing I've ever done behind your back is zip you up, besides I told all my other girlfriends, and my wife who's getting suspicious. and we had a cold for a while, tell the\n#Person2#: Haha. . . You are not very funny. I guess that means - - except me to tell my lover we have stoped seeing each other too.\n#Person1#: You are not funny either. I can't believe I married a woman like you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the Blacks' got divorced because Mr. Black has many different girlfriends. Then #Person1# and #Person2# make fun of each other.","topic":"talk about rumor"}
{"fname":"train_6311","dialogue":"#Person1#: what's the cheapest way to go there?\n#Person2#: By subway.\n#Person1#: Oh, is that right? Is there a subway station near here?\n#Person2#: Yes. There's one on the other side of the building.\n#Person1#: Good. Can I walk through this building?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't. you'Ve to go out there and walk around.\n#Person1#: I see. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the subway is the cheapest way to get to #Person1#'s destination and directs #Person1# to the station.","topic":"subway station"}
{"fname":"train_6312","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to get some meat today.\n#Person2#: What kind do you need?\n#Person1#: I need about a pound of ground beef.\n#Person2#: The ground beef is $ 2. 48 a pound.\n#Person1#: That sounds good.\n#Person2#: What else would you like?\n#Person1#: I also need three pounds of chicken breasts.\n#Person2#: The chicken breasts are $ 4. 05 a pound.\n#Person1#: How much will the three pounds of chicken cost altogether?\n#Person2#: Altogether, it's going to be $ 12. 15.\n#Person1#: That will be all for me.\n#Person2#: All right, let me get your meat for you.","summary":"#Person1# buys a pound of ground beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#.","topic":"shop for meat"}
{"fname":"train_6313","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ping-pong must be the top-ranking popular sport in China. It seems to me in every school, factory, army unit, or residential area, men and women, young and old, are swinging paddles.\n#Person2#: You got it! In a sense, it has become a byword for Chinese sport.\n#Person1#: What do you think might be the source of its popularity?\n#Person2#: I think its critical advantage lies in its low cost. All you need is a racket, a table and a light celluloid ball. Tables are usually available in public recreation areas, like finest rooms, and outdoor playgrounds. . .\n#Person1#: And sometimes a substitute table can be made out of a few desks.\n#Person2#: Put it there! In senior high schools, we used to play on desks in the classroom, when no vacant tables were available. Likewise, the racket may take a variety of forms, too. Anything that resembles a racket, from a plank to cardboard or even a hardcover book, may be used as a racket.\n#Person1#: Haha, these are very good inventions. All these speak the public's fondness for the sport\n#Person2#: Yeah, the sport is affordable and accessible to every Tom, Dick and Jane in this developing country. No wonder even the state leaders are known to be keen on it.\n#Person1#: I know President Hu Into likes playing ping-pong.\n#Person2#: Actually, he excels in it. Chairman Mao, too, encouraged the whole nation to play ping-pong as a part of the nationwide body building campaign.\n#Person1#: I see. There was also the famous ping pong diplomacy, wasn't there?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the top-ranking popular sport, ping-pong, in China. #Person2# thinks its critical advantage is the low cost because it just needs a racket, a table, and a ball. #Person1# adds that sometimes substitutes also work. #Person1# and #Person2# say that many leaders are good at it.","topic":"Chinese ping-pong"}
{"fname":"train_6314","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Maggie?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir?\n#Person1#: Did you speak to Mr. Robinson?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. I asked him to call later. He said he would call again in about an hour.\n#Person1#: That's fine. By the way, has Charlie photocopied my report yet? I need it this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Not yet. I told him to finish it by 11 this morning.\n#Person1#: Good. Did you tell Miss Martin not to call her boyfriend from here?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I told her not to use the office phone for personal calls. She won't do it again.\n#Person1#: I hope she won't. Her boyfriend lives in France!\n#Person2#: I'm sure she won't. Is there anything else, Mr. French?\n#Person1#: Hmm. Could you bring me a cup of tea?\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"Maggie tells #Person1# she's called Robinson, settled Charlie, and noticed Martin. #Person1# asks Maggie for tea.","topic":"conversation between colleagues"}
{"fname":"train_6315","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can I have change for a dollar, please?\n#Person2#: Sorry, but I can only give you change if you buy something.\n#Person1#: But I only have a dollar on me, and all I need is four quarters.\n#Person2#: Sorry, but I don't make the rules.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for a change. #Person2# refuses.","topic":"ask for change"}
{"fname":"train_6316","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. How can we help you today?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I'd like to get my hair trimmed a little. Nothing fancy. Just a basic trim.\n#Person1#: Well, can we interest you in today's special?\n#Person2#: Um ... Nah, nah ...\n#Person1#: We'll shampoo, cut, (and) style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99 (nine ninety-nine). Plus, we'll give you a clean shave and a back massage to help you relax.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't know. I don't have much time, and ...\n#Person1#: Best service in town!\n#Person2#: Well, okay, I'll have the complete service today, but as I said before, I just want to get my hair trimmed. A little off the top and sides. That's all. I mean, that's all.\n#Person1#: No problem. Relax. You're in good hands. Okay, here we go. Now, how does this thing work?\n#Person2#: Huh? Wait. You know what you're doing, right?\n#Person1#: Relax, sir, relax. I've been doing this for ten [cough] [Ten what?] Sit back and relax. So, what do you do for a living?\n#Person2#: I'm a lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents, and I'm in town for a very important job interview, and ...\n#Person1#: Oops.\n#Person2#: What do you mean oops. Hey, can I see a mirror?\n#Person1#: Nothing to worry about, sir. Relax. I'm just making some adjustments to the hair trimmer. There we are. Okay ...\n#Person2#: Ouch. That hurt. That really hurt! What are you doing anyway?\n#Person1#: Nothing to worry about, sir. Relax.\n#Person2#: That's what you just said a minute ago, and look at all of my hair on the floor. And how much are you really cutting off? And where's a mirror?\n#Person1#: Oh. And time for the shampoo. Just lean back, and we'll wash your hair away.\n#Person2#: You mean what's left of it?\n#Person1#: Relax. [Your favorite word ...] Relax.\n#Person2#: Hey, hey, and you got shampoo in my eyes. I can't see. Where's the towel?\n#Person1#: Relax, sir, relax. I'm almost finished.\n#Person2#: Yeah, just wait till I get finished with you!\n#Person1#: Okay, okay, now let's dry your hair, put a little styling jell in it, and now style it with a blow dryer, and brush. voila!\n#Person2#: Hey, what happened to my hair? You butchered it! And what's left of my hair turned purple. What kind of prank are you trying to pull here anyway? Are you even a licensed beautician?\n#Person1#: Well, sir. We offer a money-back guarantee on all our work, so if you're not completely satisfied ...\n#Person2#: Satisfied? I'm anything but satisfied. I want to talk to the manager ... now!\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but he's on vacation, and he left me in charge, so if you ...\n#Person2#: How in the world am I supposed to go to my job interview looking like this? Forget it, forget it. Is there anyplace in this town that can give a decent haircut and fix this damage?\n#Person1#: Well, my brother works next door, and he offers a complete package for ....\n#Person2#: I know, nine, ninety-nine. I've had it. Forget I even asked.","summary":"#Person2# wants #Person1# to get his hair trimmed a little. #Person1# persuades him to have today's special but #Person1# does the haircut terribly and #Person2# is unsatisfied.","topic":"bad haircut"}
{"fname":"train_6317","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you come to dinner next Sunday?\n#Person2#: Sunday? No, I'm sorry. I'm busy on Sunday.\n#Person1#: How about Saturday?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd love to. What time?\n#Person1#: How about 7:00?\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Do you know where I live?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I have no idea.\n#Person1#: I'm on No. 1125, Beijing Road.\n#Person2#: I think I can find it. Anything I should bring along?\n#Person1#: Oh, just bring yourself. We'll get everything ready.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your kindness.\n#Person1#: I'll see you then.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to come to dinner next Saturday at 7.","topic":"invite dinner"}
{"fname":"train_6318","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's exciting just to think about it. It will be my first trip to Italy, but I may have trouble finding my way around when I'm there.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about that. Just give me a call when you arrive. I'll show you the way around.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# may get lost in Italy. #Person2# promises to show #Person1# the way around.","topic":"show way around"}
{"fname":"train_6319","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is that? \n#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please. \n#Person1#: Are you in a hurry? \n#Person2#: I have to be there before 17 o'clock. \n#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour. \n#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time. \n#Person1#: I'll do my best. \n#Person2#: Here's twenty dollars. \n#Person1#: Do you have small bills? \n#Person2#: No. If you can't break it, keep the change. But can you give me a receipt? \n#Person1#: Here is your receipt. Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to take #Person2# to the airport before 17:00 and will give #Person1# an extra ten.","topic":"to the airport"}
{"fname":"train_6320","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a nice restaurant, isn't it? \n#Person2#: It's wonderful. The view is simply beautiful. How did you find this restaurant? \n#Person1#: Well, I'm a sophisticated traveler. I know all the great restaurants in the world. \n#Person2#: Sophisticated traveler, huh? I bet you picked the first restaurant you found in the guidebook. \n#Person1#: I'll pretend I didn't hear that. How's the fish? \n#Person2#: Mmm, delicious! Here, have a bite. \n#Person1#: Mmm, it's good. Do you want to try some of mine? \n#Person2#: OK, just a bit. Oops-I dropped my fork. Excuse me. . . \n#Person3#: Yes, is anything wrong? \n#Person2#: I dropped my fork. Could you bring me another one, please? \n#Person3#: Certainly, ma'am. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are having dinner at the restaurant that #Person1# finds. #Person2# drops her fork. #Person3#'ll bring her another one.","topic":"have dinner"}
{"fname":"train_6321","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you interested in history? \n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I enjoyed studying it at school, though I had trouble remembering all the dates, so my teacher never gave me good marks. \n#Person1#: I love history, but I've always thought that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened. \n#Person2#: I wish you had been my history teacher! I might have got better marks! \n#Person1#: Some people say that history repeats itself. \n#Person2#: What does that mean? The same events never happen twice, do they? \n#Person1#: The idea is that the people and dates change, but the reason why things happen stay the same. \n#Person2#: I see. I think I'd agree with that statement. People often seem to make the same mistakes over and over again. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both love history. They agree that learning the reasons behind events is more important than remembering exactly when they happened and history repeats itself.","topic":"history"}
{"fname":"train_6322","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your email address? \n#Person2#: It's bluedog123. \n#Person1#: Bluedog123. Are you sure that's all? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: No. That's incomplete. \n#Person2#: What do you mean? \n#Person1#: What's your mailing address? \n#Person2#: 456 Cherry Drive, Pasadena, CA 91170. \n#Person1#: That's correct. \n#Person2#: So what's the problem? \n#Person1#: Bluedog123 is just the street. You have to give me the city, state, and ZIP code. \n#Person2#: Oh, I get it. My email address is bluedog123@yahoo. com. ","summary":"#Person1# asks for #Person2#'s email address.","topic":"email address"}
{"fname":"train_6323","dialogue":"#Person1#: It was really hard for our parents to save money when they were young. \n#Person2#: Most people were living form hand to mouth. How could they? \n#Person1#: Yeah. They simply had no extra money to save up or for other things. \n#Person2#: Fortunately, things are changing these years. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree that their parents had no extra money to save when they were young.","topic":"save up money"}
{"fname":"train_6324","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you know? I thought Taiwanese people didn't have garage sales. \n#Person2#: You're right. We're not really into used stuff. \n#Person1#: Well, I've grown to like second-hand things. I wouldn't have gotten through university without them! \n#Person2#: There aren't many places that sell used things in Taiwan, besides auction websites. \n#Person1#: I use those sites. Hey! Let's go check out a flea market later. \n#Person2#: Great! I can teach you men a thing or two about shopping! ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# people in Taiwan are not into used stuff, but there are auction websites.","topic":"second-hand stuff"}
{"fname":"train_6325","dialogue":"#Person1#: When were you bron may I ask? \n#Person2#: On 20th May 1963. \n#Person1#: Do you know what it was according to the lunar calendar? \n#Person2#: 27th day of the fourth month. \n#Person1#: By the way, could you tell me when the film will begin? \n#Person2#: It will begin at 5 thirty. \n#Person1#: I am friaid I can't be there on time. \n#Person2#: You can see it tomorrow. \n#Person1#: I don't want to miss it today. \n#Person2#: See you. \n#Person1#: See you. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s birthday and the beginning time of a movie. #Person1#'s afraid #Person1# can't be on time.","topic":"casual conversation"}
{"fname":"train_6326","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bob. Come in! This is my new office.\n#Person2#: Wow, it's great. There's so much furniture, a sofa, arm chair.\n#Person1#: How about my desk? Isn't it beautiful?\n#Person2#: Yes, look at that. Is that a new computer?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. The latest model.\n#Person2#: But there aren't any windows here.\n#Person1#: No, no. There are some windows. There over there.\n#Person2#: Is that New Times Magazine on your desk?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. There are some more copies in the cupboard.\n#Person2#: It's a great magazine. I love it.\n#Person1#: Yes, lots of good information. Would you like a cup of coffee?\n#Person2#: Sure. Is there a coffee maker here, too?\n#Person1#: Yes, there is. I have everything in this office.\n#Person2#: You're lucky.\n#Person1#: Yes, I am. You're welcome anytime. Now, let's make the coffee.","summary":"#Person1# invites Bob to #Person1#'s new office. Bob likes that office.","topic":"new office"}
{"fname":"train_6327","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear the weather report yesterday evening, Jack?\n#Person2#: No. I was preparing for our camping trip then. What will the weather be like on the weekend? I hope we will have a sunny day for camping.\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, the report said there will be a cold spring rain. What shall we do?\n#Person2#: Don't worry, Lily. Weather reports also make mistakes. Let's wait and see. Maybe the rain will arrive earlier or later than the weekend.\n#Person1#: You are always optimistic, but it seems we have no other choices. How I wish the weather would be always warm and sunny as it is today.","summary":"Lily tells Jack that the weather report said there will be a cold spring rain this weekend. But Jack is optimistic.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_6328","dialogue":"#Person1#: Concorde college, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, would you put me through to Miss O'Shea? It's Allison Clark calling.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid she doesn't seem to be available at the moment, would you like to leave a message?\n#Person2#: Yes, please, my name is Allison Clark. I've got an appointment with her at 1:00 tomorrow afternoon. But I'm wondering whether I can change it to 3:00 o'clock. I very much appreciated if she could let me know by noon tomorrow. My mobile number is 07720882704.\n#Person1#: Ok, I'll pass your message on to her.\n#Person2#: Thank you, bye.","summary":"Allison Clark calls to postpone her appointment with Miss O'Shea but Miss O'Shea is not available. #Person1# will pass her message on to Miss O'Shea.","topic":"leave a message"}
{"fname":"train_6329","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Susie. Can I borrow your car tonight?\n#Person2#: No. The last time you borrowed it, you returned it with the gas tank empty.\n#Person1#: Did I? I'm sorry, baby. I promise to fill the tank this time.\n#Person2#: What do you need it for?\n#Person1#: I want to take my mom out to dinner.\n#Person2#: And I'm not invited?\n#Person1#: You can come if you want. I thought you'd probably have plans with your friends.\n#Person2#: I do, but I'd rather go with you. Don't you think it's time for me to meet your mother?\n#Person1#: OK, sure, just don't expect her to love you right away. She never thinks any girl is good enough for me.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow Susie's car tonight to take his mom out to dinner. Susie will go with him and meet #Person1#'s mom.","topic":"borrow girlfriend's car"}
{"fname":"train_6330","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there running groups in this neighborhood? I've been wanting to run in the mornings, but I don't like to do it alone.\n#Person2#: Yeah, there is a group that meets at the park a few blocks from the university. They meet every Sunday morning.\n#Person1#: I should join them. I wonder how far they run.\n#Person2#: They usually run to the river, about a mile I think.\n#Person1#: No, that would be about 3 miles. I usually only run, too.\n#Person2#: Well, maybe running with other people will give you more energy. When I bike with others, I always go faster and farther.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that there is a running group in their neighborhood and they usually run to the river.","topic":"running group"}
{"fname":"train_6331","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, everyone. In the studio today we have Steve Jackson, who's going to tell us about his recent trip to the Antarctic. So Steve, what was it like? Did you freeze?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. While I was there, the temperature was about 7 degrees and I found it quite comfortable. It can get storming in the Antarctic but the seas were calm.\n#Person1#: I guess you should take warm clothes.\n#Person2#: Well, you really need that. But what I found most useful was dark sunglasses. The sun can get really strong with the reflection of the snow and the ice.\n#Person1#: What were the other passengers like?\n#Person2#: All the atmosphere aboard the ship was great. The crews were mainly American and they did their best to get everyone to mix.\n#Person1#: Did you come across any people apart from your fellow tourists?\n#Person2#: Yes, a few of the scientists at a research station. They gave his coffee and biscuits one morning.\n#Person1#: What's your best memory of the trip?\n#Person2#: Hard to say really. There are so many. We saw a lot of wildlife, but I guess what I most treasured is the large variety of birds we saw.\n#Person1#: I guess the area was totally untouched before the scientists arrived.\n#Person2#: Well, actually there used to be a booming fishing industry in the area at one time. But all that's left are some deserted buildings now. No old boats are machines or anything like that, though.","summary":"Steve Jackson comes to #Person1#'s studio and introduces his recent trip to the Antarctic. Jackson says the temperature was comfortable and the atmosphere aboard the ship was great. Jackson treasured the view of various birds most.","topic":"the Antarctic"}
{"fname":"train_6332","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is an interesting project, we have for psychology class.\n#Person2#: Interesting. It's going to be a lot of work.\n#Person1#: What's so hard about it? We just have to make up a survey questionnaire related to theories from the class.\n#Person2#: Making up a survey questionnaire isn't so hard, but we have to find 50 People to fill out the questionnaire and then write up a report, analyzing the data.\n#Person1#: It'll be easy to find 50 people to fill out the questionnaire. We can do that in one afternoon at the student center, that actually sounds like fun to me.\n#Person2#: That's good, I don't mind preparing the questionnaire and analyzing the data.","summary":"#Person1# will find 50 people to fill the questionnaire for their project, and #Person2# will prepare the questionnaire and analyze data.","topic":"doing project"}
{"fname":"train_6333","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need some mascara. Do you have good thickening mascara?\n#Person2#: Of course. Here is our thickening mascara. We also have mascara designed to lengthen the eyelashes.\n#Person1#: Alright. And I want to consider your eye shadow too. Do you have a color chart can look at?\n#Person2#: We have a very wide selection of colors. And our eye shadow is specially designed to moisturize the skin. So it is very gentle on your eyelids. Would you like to sample some?\n#Person1#: Oh, sure I will need to clean off my own eye shadow first.\n#Person2#: I can help you with that.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# needs thickening mascara and eye shadow. #Person2# recommends some products and helps #Person1# clean off the eye shadow before sampling them.","topic":"buy cosmetics"}
{"fname":"train_6334","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, so the zoo is over there. Thank you so much for your help.\n#Person2#: You ' re welcome. Can I ask you what brings you to China?\n#Person1#: I ' m actually travelling around Asia.\n#Person2#: Oh, very nice. How long will you be in Beijing?\n#Person1#: Probably another week.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, I ' ll give you my phone number and if you need a guide, please call me.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. That ' s very kind.","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# to the zoo and is willing to be the guide when #Person2# traveling in Beijing.","topic":"give a number"}
{"fname":"train_6335","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. James. I know that office hour is up now, but could you work during the weekend and finish the translations?\n#Person2#: Well, unfortunately I have got something to do this weekend. But let me see...\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. However, if you could help me out, I'll double the pay for the hours worked.\n#Person2#: That's very kind of you. How soon do you really need them?\n#Person1#: I'll need them for the conference on Monday afternoon. Do you think it can be done by then?\n#Person2#: I'll try.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much, Mr. James.","summary":"#Person1# needs the translations and will double the pay for Mr. James to finish them this weekend.","topic":"extra work"}
{"fname":"train_6336","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you speak Japanese?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can, but not very well.\n#Person1#: Where did you learn it?\n#Person2#: At school. And I'm still learning it now.\n#Person1#: How long have you been learning it?\n#Person2#: About three years.\n#Person1#: Can you speak any other languages?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s been learning Japanese at school for three years.","topic":"speak a language"}
{"fname":"train_6337","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're not looking happy. What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just a bit tired.\n#Person1#: With the job?\n#Person2#: With everything, with everybody, with all this!\n#Person1#: A good suggestion for you. You need a holiday.\n#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, I mean. We always do the same thing. There's no variety in our lives.\n#Person1#: You need a holiday. That's what's the matter.\n#Person2#: Certainly, perhaps.","summary":"#Person2# is tired of the invariance of life and #Person1# thinks #Person2# needs a holiday.","topic":"be tired"}
{"fname":"train_6338","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Kara, this is Mike.\n#Person2#: Hello Mike. How are things going for you?\n#Person1#: Great, how are you?\n#Person2#: Fine. Everything is just fine.\n#Person1#: Kara, I had a great time the other night and was wondering if you would like to go out again this weekend.\n#Person2#: Mike, I enjoyed your company, but I am getting ready to graduate soon. I really need to focus on my studies.\n#Person1#: Maybe I could help you with what you need to get done.\n#Person2#: It would be better for me to just deal with getting my work done, but thank you for a lovely dinner.","summary":"Mike invites Kara to go out again this weekend and Kara refuses because she needs to focus on studies.","topic":"the weekend"}
{"fname":"train_6339","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tommy played truant today. His teacher called me this morning.\n#Person2#: Where did he go?\n#Person1#: I've asked him, but he won't tell me. What should we do about this? He is like you. I remember when we were at the college, you always skipped classes.\n#Person2#: Like me? But you see I am so successful now. And if he is really like me, he will be more successful than me in the future.\n#Person1#: Stop, stop. . . We are talking about our son's attendance for classes and his study. Maybe we could give him a little bit money to pay to go to school.\n#Person2#: Pay him? But he studies for himself, not for you or for me or for anybody else. I got an idea. You should send him to class every morning and after the class begins, you can go to work.\n#Person1#: In that way, I'll be late every day. How about letting him go to school on school bus?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. Why have I never thought of that?\n#Person1#: That's because I went to school for each class when I was at school. So now I am much more clever than you.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2#'s son, Tommy, played truant today. They are discussing what they should do for Tommy's attendance for classes. Finally, they decide to let him go to school on a school bus.","topic":"play truant"}
{"fname":"train_6340","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your greatest strength?\n#Person2#: I think I am very good at planning. I manage my time well so that I can always get things done on time.\n#Person1#: What is your weakness?\n#Person2#: I always give each job my best efforts, so when others are not pulling their weight, I am frustrated.\n#Person1#: What is your greatest accomplishment?\n#Person2#: I got the Scientific Research Prize from the Gansu government for my achievements in the Northwest Regional Economy Development Research Project.\n#Person1#: Can you work under pressure?\n#Person2#: Working under pressure is exciting and challenging. I don't mind. In fact, I am very efficient when certain pressure is exerted on the work.\n#Person1#: What are the problems you have encountered in your job and how do you solve them?\n#Person2#: There was a time when both the clerical assistant and the secretary resigned at the same time. I then had to handle their work temporarily. The workload was incredibly heavy. So I started to set priorities for the jobs and hired part-time staff to handle routine work. Finally, I managed to keep the operation smooth until we found someone to fill the vacancy.\n#Person1#: How do you deal with those who you think are difficult to work with?\n#Person2#: I stick to my principles and keep to the rules. Sometimes, they just lack enthusiasm and I get them involved with something constructive. Some of them change their attitude later.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions including #Person2#'s merits and demerits, greatest accomplishment, whether #Person2# can work under great pressure, what problems #Person2# encountered and how #Person2# solved them, and how to work with difficult people. #Person2# answers them all in detail.","topic":"merits and demerits"}
{"fname":"train_6341","dialogue":"#Person1#: why are you in such a good mood today?\n#Person2#: well, yesterday, I decided to face my fear of heights.\n#Person1#: I didn't know you were scared of heights! Was it really bad?\n#Person2#: let me put it this way. I've never seen a professional sorts game in a stadium because I could never get myself to walk to the top of the stairs to sit down.\n#Person1#: so what did you do about it yesterday?\n#Person2#: I went sky-diving!\n#Person1#: you're kidding me! that sounds really scary!\n#Person2#: It was scary, but it felt great, too.\n#Person1#: weren't you scared?\n#Person2#: of course I was scared. But I had an instructor that went with me and that helped.\n#Person1#: so have you cured your fear of heights?\n#Person2#: I think so. After I jumped out of the plane, I realized that I should just enjoy life. Worrying about it or not doing things out of fear is just plain silly.\n#Person1#: I'm impressed.\n#Person2#: are you scared of anything?\n#Person1#: well, sometimes I get scared when I'm in my apartment all by myself.\n#Person2#: what do you think is going to happen?\n#Person1#: I always worry that the door is unlocked or that a window is open and that a stranger will come in and steal my things.\n#Person2#: it sounds like you just need to be more careful.","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person2# is in a good mood and #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went sky-diving yesterday and cured the fear of heights. After that, #Person2# realizes #Person2# should enjoy life. Then #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# fears being alone in #Person1#'s apartment.","topic":"fear of heights"}
{"fname":"train_6342","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, American football is more exciting than I thought.\n#Person2#: You're in America now, my British friend. We just call it football.\n#Person1#: Oh, right. So, I can't quite follow what's going on. . . who's winning?\n#Person2#: The Giants are up by three points because of the field goal they kicked, but the Redskins have the ball and there pretty close to the end zone.\n#Person1#: Wow! What a hit!\n#Person2#: Yeah, he tackled him so hard his helmet came off.\n#Person1#: Is he ok?\n#Person2#: It looks like it, he's getting up.\n#Person1#: I guess he hit him too hard ; the referee just called a penalty on the home team.\n#Person2#: The Giants?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: Well, here we go again.\n#Person1#: What happened? Why did everyone get so quiet?\n#Person2#: The Redskin's quarterback just threw a touchdown pass for seven points. We're losing again.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are watching a football game between the Giants and the Redskin. They take the Giants' side but finally the Redskin win by a touchdown pass.","topic":"a football game"}
{"fname":"train_6343","dialogue":"#Person1#: I couldn't look at you, and say you aren't beautiful!\n#Person2#: You are pretending!\n#Person1#: No, Miss Anna, you must let me say how lovely you are! What's wrong with that?\n#Person2#: It's wrong because---it isn't true.\n#Person1#: You know that everybody notices how beautiful you are, don't you?\n#Person2#: Well, no-that is, I've heard Linda say they do, but. . . Thank you. But please don't speak to me again.\n#Person1#: Oh, Miss Anna! That's too hard! I won't be here long.","summary":"#Person1# keeps saying Miss Anna is beautiful and Anna is shy to hear that.","topic":"praises"}
{"fname":"train_6344","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like watching the Winter Olympic Games?\n#Person2#: Of course. It's the tradition game in winter, and with good reason. Don't you like watching it?\n#Person1#: Of course I do. I love it. All the games are exciting and the competitors are respectable.\n#Person2#: That's true. For various reasons, it takes more to hold a fierce game for Winter Olympics than it does for Summer Olympics. You know, the low temperature may cause many problems.\n#Person1#: Yeah. What's the difference between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics?\n#Person2#: When the Olympic Games started in modern times, only summer events were included. When it grew popular, there came the Winter Olympic Games, which includes a variety of winter sports.\n#Person1#: I see. Then, what's your favorite winter sport?\n#Person2#: Figure skating. In my eye, nothing beats it.\n#Person1#: Then you must know Shen Due and Hao Hongbo.\n#Person2#: Oh, I didn't expect you to know them. But yes, I love them not only because of many medals they've won, but also because of their spirits.\n#Person1#: You should go to talk with May. She is a big fan of them too.\n#Person2#: Sure. What about you? What do you like about the Olympics?\n#Person1#: For me, the Olympics for the disabled always catches my heart. It makes me understand that perseverance makes the impossible possible.\n#Person2#: Hey, young man, you are so deep today.\n#Person1#: I always am. You just didn't notice.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the Winter Olympic Games. Both of them like it. #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics. They talk about their favorite sports and share their opinions.","topic":"Olympic Games"}
{"fname":"train_6345","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wish I knew who had moved our flower pots.\n#Person2#: It was me. I am so sorry.\n#Person1#: What did you think you were doing?\n#Person2#: I had to move it, so that I can get my bike through.\n#Person1#: How dare you be so inconsiderate? That's wrong.\n#Person2#: I am awfully sorry. I didn't think you would mind so much.\n#Person1#: Never do that again.\n#Person2#: I promise.","summary":"#Person1# thinks it's inconsiderate of #Person2# to move #Person1#'s flower pots to get the bike through and #Person2# feels sorry.","topic":"say sorry"}
{"fname":"train_6346","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, BOB?\n#Person2#: I think it's my ankle.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: One of my snow-shoes that cause on rocks.\n#Person1#: Can you stand?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. It's kind of sore.\n#Person1#: what I have to give you a hospital for an ex-treat.\n#Person2#: It's that really necessary?\n#Person1#: It maybe worse than it seems.","summary":"BOB cannot stand because his ankle and #Person1# thinks he needs an ex-treat.","topic":"pain in ankle"}
{"fname":"train_6347","dialogue":"#Person1#: I visited the Polar Aquarium today.\n#Person2#: Is it like a zoo of polar animals?\n#Person1#: Almost. There are a lot of polar animals sea birds, such as seals, whales and penguins, People don't get much chance of seeing them.\n#Person2#: It must have been fun seeing those unusual animals and birds.\n#Person1#: Absolutely. To be frank, I learned quite a lot about those animals and polar areas. I'm thinking of my kids there one of these days.\n#Person2#: Maybe you should let me know about your plan. I want to take my kids there some day. too.","summary":"#Person1# visited the Polar Aquarium and #Person2# thinks it's fun. They both want to take the kids there one day.","topic":"an aquarium"}
{"fname":"train_6348","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. Welcome to our restaurant.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do.\n#Person1#: May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's Mr. Brown.\n#Person1#: Mr. Brown. We were expecting you. This way, please. Will this table be fine?\n#Person2#: Oh, this is just fine.\n#Person1#: Please take a seat.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Here is the menu.","summary":"Mr. Brown comes to the reserved restaurant. #Person1# welcomes him and gives the menu.","topic":"in a restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_6349","dialogue":"#Person1#: Take care, Peter. Don't run so fast. Are you tired?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. May I sit on the grass?\n#Person1#: No, you mustn't sit on the grass. Don't you see the notes?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can see it. But what's on it?\n#Person1#: It says Keep off the grass!\n#Person2#: Well, there's a bench under the tree. We can sit there.\n#Person1#: Be careful. You can't smoke here.\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: Can't you see the notes there? It says No smoking here.","summary":"#Person1# asks Peter not to sit on the grass nor to smoke because there're notes.","topic":"signs"}
{"fname":"train_6350","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, how can I help?\n#Person2#: Hi there. I'd like to draw some cash from my Fund Account at the Securities Company. Could I check my balance before I withdraw anything?\n#Person1#: Of course. Your balance is 92, 320 RMB in your Securities Account. How much would you like to withdraw?\n#Person2#: I'd like 20, 000 RIB, please. If that's possible.\n#Person1#: No problem. Please fill in this transfer form that will authorise us to send the amount from the Securities Company to your account.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# to check the balance and draw some cash from the Fund Account at the Securities Company.","topic":"draw cash"}
{"fname":"train_6351","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Japan Airline domestic reservations. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I Would like make a reservation to Huston for tomorrow.\n#Person1#: The flight to Huston takes off daily every two hours from 6:00 to 11:00 pm. So you don't need a reservation. Seats are available on a'first come, first served'basis.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's quite convenient. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to make a flight reservation. #Person1# tells #Person2# there's no need.","topic":"make a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_6352","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really want to get something to eat.\n#Person2#: What are you going to get?\n#Person1#: I don't know what I want to eat.\n#Person2#: Well, do you want burgers, English food, or French food?\n#Person1#: French food sounds good.\n#Person2#: Where are you going to get it from?\n#Person1#: I haven't the slightest idea.\n#Person2#: I usually get my French food from the Paris.\n#Person1#: You like the Paris?\n#Person2#: The food there is actually pretty good.\n#Person1#: Maybe I'll go there then.\n#Person2#: You should. I know you'll like it.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get something to eat. #Person2# asks #Person1#'s preference and recommends French food from the Paris.","topic":"eat food"}
{"fname":"train_6353","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: I would like to go to Europe for a visit? Can you recommend me an interesting city?\n#Person1#: Why not go to Paris? It's famous for Arch of Triumph, Eiffel, versailles and place de la Concorde.\n#Person2#: Do you have a package tour to Paris?\n#Person1#: Of course, we have.","summary":"#Person2# wants to go to Europe and #Person1# recommends #Person2# to visit Paris.","topic":"have a trip"}
{"fname":"train_6354","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how far is the museum, dad?\n#Person2#: It is about 10 minutes walk.\n#Person1#: Finish your hot chocolate and we will go.\n#Person2#: Are we going to come back here for lunch?\n#Person1#: No, we will have lunch at the museum cafeteria.\n#Person2#: I have finished. We can go now.\n#Person1#: Let's go then. On the way we have to turn right and right again at the next junction.\n#Person2#: Let's stop at the newsagent, I would like to buy a newspaper. We can also buy postcards for your friends.\n#Person1#: Can you see a Post Office somewhere around here?\n#Person2#: Yes it is down there, at the end of the road, next to the supermarket.\n#Person1#: Oh good we are almost there. The museum is round the corner from the Post Office.","summary":"#Person2# takes his son to the museum. On the way, they stop at the newsagent to buy a newspaper and the Post Office to buy postcards","topic":"the museum"}
{"fname":"train_6355","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you live?\n#Person2#: I live in Beijing.\n#Person1#: What's your permanent address?\n#Person2#: My permanent address is Apt. 401, 238 Zhongshan Road, Beijing.\n#Person1#: Where is your birthplace?\n#Person2#: My birthplace is Suzhou.\n#Person1#: Where is your domicile?\n#Person2#: My domicile is Beijing.\n#Person1#: Give me your telephone number, please.\n#Person2#: ( My telephone number is ) 139xxxxx345.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# personal information including address, birthplace, domicile, and telephone number.","topic":"personal information"}
{"fname":"train_6356","dialogue":"#Person1#: We cannot avoid being asked questions in the interview. Sometimes, my mind goes blank.\n#Person2#: It is so terrible to be caught unaware.\n#Person1#: Admittedly, you can get prepared in advance for the interview, but you cannot cover everything concerned.\n#Person2#: Sure. So you should know how to deal with the probable questions and then make flexible reply.\n#Person1#: Firstly, your answer should go straight to the point, and be clear and brief.\n#Person2#: State your opinion or argument first, and then go on with details.\n#Person1#: Never should you give an answer completely beside the point.\n#Person2#: If you indeed don't know how to answer, admit it frankly.\n#Person1#: Pretending to know when you do not know may expose yourself to ridicule.\n#Person2#: Confirm the question if you don't catch it clearly.\n#Person1#: Try to avoid the possible duplicate answer if you can.\n#Person2#: It can help you leave a deep impression on the interviewer.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about how to prepare the interview in advance. They share their opinions and agree flexible and clear replies should be made to deal with probable questions.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_6357","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come again? What are you talking about? Aren't we on the same team now?\n#Person2#: Guess again, Dave. I have no intention of leaving invoking. Never did.\n#Person1#: What do you mean? You didn't? Oh, no. . . No!\n#Person2#: That's right, Dave. I tricked you into giving a confession. And I've recorded every word of it.\n#Person1#: But how? So you knew all along I was with WebTracker? How did you know?\n#Person2#: I saw your green post-it notes. Nobody else has them.","summary":"#Person2# knew Dave was with WebTracker and tricked Dave into giving a confession and recorded it.","topic":"give a confession"}
{"fname":"train_6358","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you put this morning's faxes on my desk? I'm waiting for some urgent faxes from headquarters, I'm pretty sure they came in last night.\n#Person2#: Everything that came in off the fax machine last night is all on your desk. But I noticed that some of the faxes came through pretty blurred. Maybe you can take a look at them. If the copy is unreadable, I'll call them and ask them to relax.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you're going to have to call them and get them to be re-faxed. These copies are so dark, I can't make out any of the words.\n#Person2#: What about that one?\n#Person1#: This one? This one is so light I can barely read it. How can that be?\n#Person2#: You know, I think the fax machine is out of toner, I can change the toner cartridge. That should solve the problem.\n#Person1#: Yes, but this one will have to be re-faxed as well. And look, there's about three pages missing! It looks loke the fax machine ate half my important faxes, and the ones that made it through are so blurred or too light, they're unreadable!\n#Person2#: I guess the fax machine is out of paper, too. Don't worry, I'll have someone look at it this afternoon, and in the meantime, I'll have your documents re-faxed to our other fax machine.","summary":"#Person1# is waiting for some urgent faxed from headquarters, but all the documents are unreadable because the fax machine is out of toner and paper. #Person2# will have someone look at the fax machine and refax the faxes this afternoon.","topic":"faxes"}
{"fname":"train_6359","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to send this parcel to Spain, please.\n#Person2#: Do you want to send it by airmail or by surface mail?\n#Person1#: Well, how long will it take if I send it by surface mail?\n#Person2#: About five weeks.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear. It won't get there for New Year's Day if I send it by surface mail. How much will it cost if I send it by air?\n#Person2#: Just a moment. I'll weigh it.","summary":"#Person2# serves #Person1# to send a parcel by air so that it'll get to Spain for New Year's Day.","topic":"send a parcel"}
{"fname":"train_6360","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike! What's going on, man! Long time no see!\n#Person2#: Hey, Pat! Yeah, I haven't seen you in ages! How is going?\n#Person1#: Things doing great! It's funny running into you like this. Smell well, just last week I ran into Matt as well.\n#Person2#: Yeah? How's he doing?\n#Person1#: He's doing well. We went out for a couple of beers and the funniest thing happened.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah?\n#Person1#: Well, we were talking and catching up on what we'Ve been doing, talking about work and family, when all of a sudden, Matt saw a mouse run under his chair and he completely lost it! He started freaking out, and screaming. . .\n#Person2#: Ha ha, really?\n#Person1#: Yeah, and the funniest thing was, that he jumped on to his chair and started shrieking like a girl. You had to be there! Everyone was staring and laughing. . . it was hilarious!","summary":"Pat runs into Mike and tells him he ran into Matt as well. And Pat describes the funniest thing that happened when he drank with Matt.","topic":"greetings"}
{"fname":"train_6361","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sue, there you are. Have you got time for a little chat?\n#Person2#: Of course. What is it, Mike? Is something wrong?\n#Person1#: No, not really. But I'll like your advice.\n#Person2#: I'll help if I can.\n#Person1#: Well, you remember Miguel who stayed with us last summer?\n#Person2#: No. But I remember you telling me about him. He was very fond of sightseeing, wasn't he?\n#Person1#: That's right. Well, I got a letter from him this morning and he's invited me to spend a holiday with his family this year. They have got a big house on a river side, and they've got a boat. You know how crazy I am about boats.\n#Person2#: Mike, that's great. What a wonderful chance for you!\n#Person1#: Yes, but it's not that simple.\n#Person2#: What's the problem?\n#Person1#: It's Celia. You see, we've both been saving like mad to go on a trip together this year.\n#Person2#: Ah, I see. You don't want to disappoint her, of course.\n#Person1#: That's right. She'd be so upset. She's been doing all sorts of jobs in her free time. She is well worthy of this holiday. It seems so unfair.\n#Person2#: Look, Mike. First, you must tell Celia about the invitation. She'll understand your problem. But why don't you tell Miguel about the plan you had already made with Celia? He might even suggest a good way to settle the problem.","summary":"Mike got a letter from Miguel to invite him to spend a holiday, but this will disappoint Celia. So Mike asks Sue for some advice. Sue suggests Mike tell Miguel about the plan he had already made with Celia.","topic":"give some advice"}
{"fname":"train_6362","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, you're learning to drive, aren't you? Do you go to the AA Driving School?\n#Person2#: Actually it's called the ABC Driving School.\n#Person1#: Is it expensive?\n#Person2#: I've had ten lessons already and each one is fourteen pounds.\n#Person1#: I see. And is the teacher's car new?\n#Person2#: Yes, and it's not a big car so parking is easy.\n#Person1#: When are you going to take your driving test?\n#Person2#: I failed it last week.\n#Person1#: Did you hit something or ...\n#Person2#: The traffic lights were red but I didn't see them and I couldn't brake in time.\n#Person1#: Never mind. You can take the test again. Tell me about your teacher. Is he friendly?\n#Person2#: He's OK. He's quite young and interesting to talk to, but my father will give me my next lessons. He's cheaper.","summary":"Peter is learning to drive for ten lessons in ABC Driving School and #Person1# asks him some questions about the school.","topic":"learn to drive"}
{"fname":"train_6363","dialogue":"#Person1#: You Americans are funny. It seems as if you were married with cars.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess that's true. The country is becoming one big highway. I was reading that there are about 4 million miles of roads and highways in this country now.","summary":"#Person1# thinks Americans were married with cars and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"roads and highways"}
{"fname":"train_6364","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on, Peter! It's nearly seven.\n#Person2#: I'm almost ready.\n#Person1#: We'll be late if you don't hurry.\n#Person2#: One minute, please. I'm packing my things.\n#Person1#: The teachers won't let us in if we are late.\n#Person2#: OK. I'm ready.\n#Person1#: Come on, then.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'll have to get my money.\n#Person1#: You don't need money when you are having the exam, do you?\n#Person2#: Of course not. OK, Let's go... Oh, my God. I've forgot my watch.\n#Person1#: You'll forget your head if you're not careful.\n#Person2#: My mother says that, too.\n#Person1#: I hope you'll be more careful in the exam.","summary":"#Person1# urges Peter to hurry up. But Peter forgets money and watch. #Person1# hopes him be more careful in the exam.","topic":"be careful"}
{"fname":"train_6365","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is Carolyn Dianne. We're not in at the moment, Please leave your message and telephone number, we'll get back to you as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: Hi, Carol. This is David. There is no class tomorrow afternoon. The class is going to see a film at Western Wood Theater. Please meet us in the front of the theater at 4:30. Or Max and I can pick you up at 4. Call me at 781-4893 before noon. After that at 781-9067 and leave a message. I'm in a lecture in the afternoon. Bye.","summary":"Carol leaves a message to tell Carolyn Dianne the new meeting location and time.","topic":"leave the message"}
{"fname":"train_6366","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello. Is that Mr. Jackson?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: Mr. Jackson. I am a reporter from the TV station at our school. As far as I know, you are a very successful teacher, and quite popular among the students, so I want to ask you some questions about your teaching and your students.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: First question, do you often give homework to your students after class?\n#Person1#: It depends. Maybe once or twice a week.\n#Person2#: Do you think it is good for your students to do a lot of homework?\n#Person1#: No, I don't think so. Too much homework takes too much of their free time. I seldom give homework to my students on the weekend.\n#Person2#: Do you agree the students need a lot of exercises in their spare time?\n#Person1#: Well, yes, but they also need time to relax and have a rest, especially on weekends.\n#Person2#: You are a great teacher. By the way, what do you do in your free time?\n#Person1#: I'm a very good football player. My team won the first place in our city last year.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! Well, thank you for your help.","summary":"#Person2#, a reporter from the TV station, asks Mr. Jackson some questions about his teaching and his students because Mr. Jackson is a successful teacher and is popular among students.","topic":"ask some questions"}
{"fname":"train_6367","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Robert. How was your job-hunting going?\n#Person2#: Well, I have an important interview on Saturday. Maybe you could give me some tips on how to make a good impression.\n#Person1#: Sure. First, write down something about your education and work experience. Take it to the interview.\n#Person2#: All right.\n#Person1#: Also, you need to find as much information as you can about the company. You can do this in the library. Have they sent you some brochures?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I can do it better on the Internet.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. And another thing, mmm, be prepared to say why you would be good for the job.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. They may want to know what contributions I can make to the company.\n#Person1#: And then don't forget to prepare some questions that you would like to ask them. There's usually time for that at the end of the interview.\n#Person2#: Why should I ask some questions?\n#Person1#: It always makes a good impression if you ask some questions about the job. It shows you really care about what kind of company you will work for.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much for all your advice.","summary":"Robert will have an interview and he asks #Person1# to give some tips on making a good impression. #Person1# suggests writing down education and work experience, finding information about the company, saying the contributions, and preparing some questions.","topic":"job-hunting"}
{"fname":"train_6368","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark! I heard you just had an interview for a new job? How did it go?\n#Person2#: I think I did well. They said they'd make a decision by this Friday.\n#Person1#: This Friday? It looks like they want to hire the person as quickly as possible.","summary":"Mark will get the result of the interview and #Person1# thinks it's quick.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_6369","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Sir?\n#Person2#: Good morning. My name is Orwell. I've got a reservation, a single room with a shower.\n#Person1#: Ah, yes, Dr. Orwell. Would you fill in this form, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Oh, excuse me. I catch a cold. You're a doctor. You can give me something for it.\n#Person2#: Give you something for it, for your cold, you mean. I am not that kind of doctor.\n#Person1#: Oh, aren't you?\n#Person2#: No, I am a psychologist.\n#Person1#: Ah, you are a psychologist. Oh I see.\n#Person2#: Is that all right?\n#Person1#: Yes. Would you like a newspaper in the morning?\n#Person2#: Yes. The Times.\n#Person1#: OK, Sir. Your room is 523, and how long would you stay?\n#Person2#: Four days. I'll be checking out Saturday morning.\n#Person1#: And how would you pay?\n#Person2#: By credit card. Would you like to see it?\n#Person1#: Yes, please, and here is your key, Sir.","summary":"Dr. Orwell reserves a single room and is checking in. #Person1# catches a cold and thinks Orwell can help but Orwell is a psychologist. Then #Person1# asks Orwell some questions for check-in.","topic":"a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_6370","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I am looking for a book called Little Women, but I can't find it anywhere. \n#Person2#: Let me see. I am sorry we just have sold it out. \n#Person1#: Will you have it later? \n#Person2#: I think so. Could I have you name, telephone number? If we get one, I will call you. \n#Person1#: That's terrific. Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# saves #Person1#'s contact information to call once they have Little Women later.","topic":"buy a book"}
{"fname":"train_6371","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you? \n#Person2#: I'd like to buy a tie to match this suit. \n#Person1#: We have various colors. How about this one? \n#Person2#: Well, the color is all right. But it looks outdated. Can you show me that one? \n#Person1#: You have a very good taste. It's our best seller. \n#Person2#: Really? \n#Person1#: Sure! Look, it suits you well. ","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# to buy a tie that is the best seller.","topic":"buy a tie"}
{"fname":"train_6372","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take your order? \n#Person2#: We'd like this course for two, please. \n#Person1#: I'm afraid this course is for four persons. \n#Person2#: Well, can't you make it for two only? \n#Person1#: I'm afraid not, sir. \n#Person2#: I see. Well, what do you recommend then? \n#Person1#: I would recommend a soup with two or three small dishes. \n#Person2#: Right, we'll have these three. \n#Person1#: Would you like rice with your meal? \n#Person2#: No, thanks. \n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. Just a moment, please. ","summary":"#Person2# orders a course only for four. So #Person1# recommends a soup with small dishes.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_6373","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard anything about Markheed Inc. ? They have called me back for interview, and I'm considering taking a job with them. \n#Person2#: Well, to start with, Markheed Inc. has a reputation for being one of the best empoyers in the field. \n#Person1#: The best. . . huh? With so many companies out there, how did they establish themselves in such a solid poisition on top? \n#Person2#: First of all, they have an excellent benefits package for all employees, even the maintenance staff have health and dental coverage. \n#Person1#: Really? What about the pay rate? Are the wages pretty high? \n#Person2#: From what I hear, they are very resonable. A lot of the prestige the company has built is because they have attracked some high profile employees with their incentives. \n#Person1#: Well, what about the work environment? Not every one is motivated solely by money. \n#Person2#: It's a great place to work. They give you fair pay and benefits, and a lot of room to grow. I think if they off you a job, you should definately take it. ","summary":"#Person1# is considering taking a job of Markheed Inc. #Person2# tells #Person1# several advantages, like an excellent benefits package, reasonable pay rate, and a good work environment. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should take the job.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_6374","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm checking in. The last name is Rama. \n#Person2#: Yes, here is your reservation. You have a standard room reserved for two nights. Is that right? \n#Person1#: Actually, no. It should be a suite. I had booked a non-smoking king. \n#Person2#: Oh, my mistake. The reservation is for a suite and it is a non-smoking room with a king bed. I'm sorry for the error. \n#Person1#: That's okay. I'm here a little early. Is it possible to check in right now? \n#Person2#: Sure, that's no problem. May I have your credit card? We need a credit card on file for your room charges and incidentals. \n#Person1#: Here it is. \n#Person2#: Okay, now if you could please verify the room rate here, initial next to the X, and sign right here. How many keys will you need? \n#Person1#: Oh, just one. \n#Person2#: Okay, you're all set. You're in room 1201. Take the elevators to the 12th floor and it will be on your left. Do you need any help with your bags? \n#Person1#: No, I'm fine. Thanks. \n#Person2#: Enjoy your stay. ","summary":"Rama has booked a non-smoking king for two nights and is checking in. #Person2# makes a mistake of the reservation but corrects instantly. And #Person2# helps Rama follow the procedures for check-in.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_6375","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do these flower vases come from? \n#Person2#: They are made a town nearby. The flower vases are made of porcelain and covered with tiny bamboo sticks. \n#Person1#: Are they breakable? \n#Person2#: No. They are not only ornmamental, but also useful. \n#Person1#: No wonder it's so expensive. ","summary":"#Person2# explains the flower vases' materials and advantages and #Person1# understands why they're expensive.","topic":"flower vases"}
{"fname":"train_6376","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome, how may I help you today?\n#Person2#: I'd like a pizza, please.\n#Person1#: Then you'll be happy to hear that today. All our pizzas are on sale 2 for one.\n#Person2#: You're right, that is great!\n#Person1#: What size would you like?\n#Person2#: A medium one would be perfect. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Which kind you want?\n#Person2#: I like seafood on my pizza.\n#Person1#: We have 2 seafood pizzas, fish and crab.\n#Person2#: Crab sounds good, today.\n#Person1#: Will that be for here, or take away?\n#Person2#: That will be to go.\n#Person1#: That should only be about 10 minutes. Please sit over there and I will call you over as soon as it's ready.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# to order a medium-size crab pizza. #Person2# wants to take the pizza away and has to wait for about ten minutes.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_6377","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think my wallet was stolen, sir.\n#Person2#: Do you have any reason to believe that your wallet was stolen?\n#Person1#: Yes, I left it on the table half an hour ago. But when I came back from the restroom, it was gone.\n#Person2#: Are you sure you left your wallet on the table?\n#Person1#: Of course, sir. I plan to pay the bill before I went to the restroom.\n#Person2#: Is this your wallet? We founded in the restroom.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. I must have left it there and I forgot. Sorry.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the wallet was stolen. #Person2# tells #Person1# the wallet was left in the restroom.","topic":"the lost wallet"}
{"fname":"train_6378","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to make a hotel reservation.\n#Person2#: What day will you arrive?\n#Person1#: I will arrive on May fourteenth.\n#Person2#: How long will you stay?\n#Person1#: I need the room for 3 nights.\n#Person2#: How many people will stay in the room?\n#Person1#: I will stay in the room alone.\n#Person2#: Would you like a smoking or non-smoking room?\n#Person1#: I need a non-smoking room.\n#Person2#: We have booked a room for you, please be sure to arrive before 4:00 PM.","summary":"#Person2# books a non-smoking room for three nights for #Person1# as #Person1# requires.","topic":"make a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_6379","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm the airport officer, could you spare me a few minutes and answer some questions?\n#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.\n#Person1#: What do you think of the arrival area? Were you pleased with it?\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's a long way from the gate to immigration.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry about that. Well, how about immigration? How long did it take you to get through?\n#Person2#: It's really quick. It only took me about 3 or 4 minutes.\n#Person1#: OK. So you bought some duty free goods, how did you feel about the prices?\n#Person2#: Well, compared to most places in Asia, I think there are little expensive. Actually the prices seem lower here than in Canada, where I come from.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, how about the airport in your view?\n#Person2#: Excellent. It's about the cleanest airport I've ever been in. Oh, I'm sorry, my suitcase is coming. I've got to go now.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# as an airport officer asks #Person2# several questions, including how about the arrival area, immigration, the prices of duty-free goods, and the view of the airport.","topic":"the airport officer"}
{"fname":"train_6380","dialogue":"#Person1#: My name is Ella Grady. I'm in the customer service department. I'm the European customer service manager.\n#Person2#: So, are you in charge of the department?\n#Person1#: No, I report to the customer service manager David. He sits there.\n#Person2#: Ah, the boss is here.\n#Person1#: Yes, and is your boss here?\n#Person2#: No. She isn't on the training course fortunately. So, Ella, you aren't the department manager, but do you have a team in the department?\n#Person1#: Yeah, there are many teams in the department. I manage a small team of assistance. 5 people were responsible for customers in Europe and our other teams deal with other regions, Asia, North America and so on.\n#Person2#: And do you have direct contact with customers? Do you speak to them?\n#Person1#: Oh yes, the difficult ones usually. I deal with problems most of the time.","summary":"Ella tells #Person2# that she is a customer service manager who manages a small team of assistance and deals with problems from difficult customers usually.","topic":"customer service manager"}
{"fname":"train_6381","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am absolutely famished.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I am too.\n#Person1#: Where did you want to go for lunch?\n#Person2#: I was thinking we should just go to the cafeteria.\n#Person1#: I don't think I ever got food from the cafeteria.\n#Person2#: I actually like the food there.\n#Person1#: Does the cafeteria sell a lot of different food?\n#Person2#: They have anything you want.\n#Person1#: I was thinking about getting some Chinese food.\n#Person2#: I bought some chow mein at the cafeteria. It tasted great.\n#Person1#: We can eat at the cafeteria.\n#Person2#: I think you'll really like the food there.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are famished. #Person2# suggests going to the cafeteria for lunch and #Person1# agrees.","topic":"have a lunch"}
{"fname":"train_6382","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to buy a black suit.\n#Person2#: Do you have any special brand in your mind?\n#Person1#: No, I never wear suit in my everyday life. I just want one to take part in my sister ' s wedding ceremony.\n#Person2#: I see. Have a look at this one. It ' s very cheap because it ' s not very durable.\n#Person1#: but it looks good. Let me try it on.\n#Person2#: Ok, the mirror is over there.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a suit to attend a wedding ceremony. #Person2# recommends one.","topic":"a suit"}
{"fname":"train_6383","dialogue":"#Person1#: There's a new girl in school, have you seen her yet?\n#Person2#: I haven't seen her yet.\n#Person1#: I think that she is very pretty.\n#Person2#: Tell me how she looks.\n#Person1#: She's kind of short.\n#Person2#: What height is she?\n#Person1#: She's probably about five feet.\n#Person2#: That's nice, but tell me what she looks like.\n#Person1#: The first thing I noticed was her beautiful brown eyes.\n#Person2#: I think I might've bumped into her before.\n#Person1#: Are you telling me that you've seen her before?\n#Person2#: I believe so.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# a new girl is about five feet and has beautiful brown eyes. #Person2# thinks #Person2# has seen her before.","topic":"a new girl"}
{"fname":"train_6384","dialogue":"#Person1#: I guess I'm just a little nervous. I'm giving everything I have to invoking, and...\n#Person2#: and what if it doesn't work out, right?\n#Person1#: Exactly.\n#Person2#: You need to quit thinking like a loser. invoking is going to kick butt. You know how I know?\n#Person1#: How?\n#Person2#: Because I won't let it fail.\n#Person1#: But what about tomorrow? What if Stars. com decides to go with WebTracker, and not us?","summary":"#Person1# is nervous about the decision of Stars.com while #Person2# asks #Person1# quit thinking like a loser.","topic":"be nervous"}
{"fname":"train_6385","dialogue":"#Person1#: Amelia, could you spare a few minutes?\n#Person2#: sure. What do you need?\n#Person1#: well, I wanted to let you know that I've put in my notice.\n#Person2#: really? Why?\n#Person1#: it's complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can't continue working for a company that may let me go.\n#Person2#: but surely they won't fire you! You're one of the most experienced managers here!\n#Person1#: well, to be honest, there's another reason. I've got a better offer.\n#Person2#: well that's great news! Congratulations! Where will you be located?\n#Person1#: the head office is in New York, but I'll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.\n#Person2#: it'll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you're found yourself a great opportunity.\n#Person1#: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?\n#Person1#: of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, I'll recommend you personally.\n#Person2#: thanks. I appreciate that.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# their company is downsizing and #Person1# gets a better offer. #Person1# thinks #Person1#'s new post is a great opportunity. #Person2# wants #Person1# to write a letter of recommendation before #Person2# leaves. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"a better offer"}
{"fname":"train_6386","dialogue":"#Person1#: Merry Christmas, sweetie. How's your brother enjoying Taiwan?\n#Person2#: Ryan says he wants to stay. I think he's in love with some girl who designs fruit platters. . .\n#Person1#: No! Christmas without him is bad enough. So, honey, do you have cold feet yet?\n#Person2#: Yeah, especially since Jack didn't take care of the plane reservations.\n#Person1#: You're not coming?\n#Person2#: Not until the 31st. So can you change the church reservations?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. The church is booked until the year 2001.\n#Person2#: Then where will we have the ceremony? At home?\n#Person1#: We'll have to. We'll rehearse on the 1st and have the wedding on the 2nd.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mom.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, dear. I'm a great host. Now get some rest. Merry Christmas.\n#Person2#: Merry Christmas, Mom. I love you.\n#Person1#: I love you, too. And forgive Jack. He's doing his best.\n#Person2#: I know. Goodnight.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Ryan wants to stay in Taiwan and #Person2# will not come until the 31st. They will have a ceremony at home because the church reservation cannot be changed.","topic":"Christmas"}
{"fname":"train_6387","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ah! No! Damn it!\n#Person2#: It's a blackout. Now I can't see Seinfeld.\n#Person1#: So what? I just lost one hour's worth of work.\n#Person2#: Really? How could you do that? Don't you save every couple minutes?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't save this time. Damn it! And I'm sick of writing this paper. Now I have to write it all over again too.\n#Person2#: I've had that problem too many times. So I learned to save. When I'm writing something, I save every three sentences or so. I don't want to lose anything.\n#Person1#: I hate computers. Sometimes I think they cause more trouble than they're worth.\n#Person2#: What are we going to do now?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I feel like going out.\n#Person2#: I wonder how much of the city is down.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. I still can go out and buy a beer.\n#Person2#: Maybe. But if there's a blackout, probably the pubs are closed. And besides, I know you have a political science exam tomorrow. I thought you had a lot of reading to do.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's true. Damn! I just lost half my paper, and now I can't even do my homework. This is a bad time for this to happen.\n#Person2#: I have a flashlight in my closet. If you want to use that to read, you can.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I think I will try. Where are you going?\n#Person2#: I like your idea of getting a beer. I think I'll go out myself.\n#Person1#: Maybe we can trade. Why don't you stay here and read for my exam, and I'll go drink beer?\n#Person2#: No, it just won't work. If I read for your exam, you won't know the answers tomorrow. I will.\n#Person1#: So? You can go to the class for me. Just write my name on the exam book and take the exam. Why not?\n#Person2#: How many students are in the class?\n#Person1#: About fourteen.\n#Person2#: So it won't work, old buddy. They'll see that I'm not you. Sorry.\n#Person1#: Damn!","summary":"#Person1# lost one hour's worth of work because of a blackout, so #Person1# has to write it all over again. #Person1# also has a political science exam tomorrow. #Person2# is going to get a beer. #Person1# wants #Person2# to read for #Person1#'s exam so that #Person2# can take the exam for #Person1#. #Person2# refuses because there are only fourteen people in the class.","topic":"an exam"}
{"fname":"train_6388","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm calling about you appointment. Mr. Smith has to cancel all his appointments because he's got something urgent to attend to.\n#Person2#: When can I go to see him?\n#Person1#: Anytime except today. Please give him a call before you come.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# today's appointment with Mr. Smith is canceled.","topic":"cancel an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_6389","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there many idioms in English?\n#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions.\n#Person1#: Can you give us an example?\n#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 find some information.\n#Person1#: What about the expression Goodbye? Is that an idiom?\n#Person2#: That is just a natural, grammatical English expression. It has a direct translation in other languages.\n#Person1#: This is interesting, Ms. Parker.","summary":"Ms. Parker tells #Person1# there're many idioms in English and gives #Person1# an example and a counterexample.","topic":"idioms in English"}
{"fname":"train_6390","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we'Ve got ourselves a situation here.\n#Person2#: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?\n#Person1#: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else.\n#Person2#: Step out of the vehicle, please. Sir, what do you have in the back?\n#Person1#: Just a few Christmas gifts, 'tis the season, after all!\n#Person2#: Don't take that tone with me. Do you have an invoice for these items?\n#Person1#: Umm. . . no. . . I make these in my workshop in the North Pole!\n#Person2#: You are under arrest, sir. You have the right to remain silent. You better not pout, you better not cry. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney. if you cannot afford one, the state will appoint one for you. do you understand the arrest to you?\n#Person1#: You can't take me to jail! What about my sleigh? It's Christmas Eve! I have presents to deliver! Rudolph! Prancer! Dancer! Get help!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to show the license and registration on the Christmas Eve. #Person1# arrests #Person2# because #Person2# has been drinking tonight and has no invoice for the things in the back.","topic":"Christmas Eve"}
{"fname":"train_6391","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't he the best instructor? I think * he's so hot. Wow! I really feel energized, don't you?\n#Person2#: I swear, I'm going to kill you for this.\n#Person1#: What's wrong? Didn't you think it was fun? !\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah! I had a blast! I love sweating like a pig with a bunch of pot bellies who all smell bad. Sorry, I'm just not into this health kick.\n#Person1#: Oh, no, get off it. It wasn't such a killer class. You just have to get into it. Like they say, no pain, no gain.\n#Person2#: I am wiped out. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Look, next time get yourself some comfy shoes. You're gonna come back again with me, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Never! But thank you for inviting me.\n#Person1#: Come on. You'll feel better after we hit the showers.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# attend a gym class. #Person1# feels energized because of the hot instructor, but #Person2# is not into the health kick and decides not to come back again.","topic":"a class"}
{"fname":"train_6392","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hot in here, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, really.\n#Person1#: Is it Ok if I sit here?\n#Person2#: Of course. Suit yourself.\n#Person1#: Thanks. My name's Bill Peters, by the way.\n#Person2#: Hi, I'm Susan Jackson.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you. And what do you do, Susan?\n#Person2#: I'm a student at UCLA.\n#Person1#: Oh, are you? And what are you studying?\n#Person2#: Medicine.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to be a doctor one of these days. What about you?\n#Person1#: I'm an engineer, I work for Boeing. Say, would you like a drink?\n#Person2#: Sure. Thanks.","summary":"Bill and Susan introduce themselves to each other. Bill is an engineer and Susan is a student majoring in medicine.","topic":"introduce oneself"}
{"fname":"train_6393","dialogue":"#Person1#: Emily, are you getting rushed by a sorority?\n#Person2#: More than one. I think the count is now three, if I remember correctly.\n#Person1#: Wow. I'm getting rushed too, but just one. Are you thinking of joining any of them?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I know there are advantages to joining, but I'm not much into group stuff.\n#Person1#: The guys I've talked to say that the activities that go on in a frat house can be a little distracting depending on the group.\n#Person2#: I think I'm going to decline. I just prefer to do my own thing.\n#Person1#: Were your parents involved in that kind of thing at all when they went to school?\n#Person2#: My dad was, but not my mom.","summary":"#Person1# asks Emily whether she will join a sorority. #Person1# hears that the activities may be a little distracting. Emily thinks she will decline.","topic":"a sorority"}
{"fname":"train_6394","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you help me to register for a class?\n#Person2#: Do you know what class you want to take?\n#Person1#: Are there any Psychology classes available?\n#Person2#: I believe there are still two Psychology classes open.\n#Person1#: On what days are the classes?\n#Person2#: There is one class on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me about the other class?\n#Person2#: It's from 10-12 on Monday and Wednesday.\n#Person1#: You're positive that these are the only classes left?\n#Person2#: These two are the only ones.\n#Person1#: The class on Monday and Wednesday will be fine.\n#Person2#: Very good.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# register for a Psychology class. #Person1# chooses the class on Monday and Wednesday.","topic":"register for classes"}
{"fname":"train_6395","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been?\n#Person2#: I'Ve been away on holidays for sometime.\n#Person1#: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays?\n#Person2#: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Hong Kong, stopover for 3 days. Our last stop was China. We visited the Great Wall.\n#Person1#: You must have a wonderful time.\n#Person2#: Yes. We enjoyed ourselves very much. Have you traveled much, Luke?\n#Person1#: No, my wife doesn't like traveling. We haven't been traveling for more than ten years. The first time we traveled together was in 1978 when we just got married. We spent our honeymoon in the Alps.","summary":"Anna tells Luke she has been away on holiday with her husband for some time. Luke hasn't traveled much because his wife doesn't like traveling.","topic":"holidays"}
{"fname":"train_6396","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happened to your brother?\n#Person2#: It seems that he has gone ape over the girl.\n#Person1#: Your parents must be worrying about him.\n#Person2#: Yes, he's been like this for two weeks. We don't know what to do.\n#Person1#: Have you talked to him?\n#Person2#: Yeah. But he just didn't listen.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s brother may go ape over a girl.","topic":"fall in love"}
{"fname":"train_6397","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like our firm to take into consideration?\n#Person2#: Yes. My house is far away from here. May I ask for an apartment?\n#Person1#: No problem. We can offer you a flat with two bedrooms and a living room.\n#Person2#: That's great. If you don't mind my asking, does your company give bonuses?\n#Person1#: You'll get bonuses at the end of each year according to your achievements. Besides, we offer you 1 % commission on all your sales.\n#Person2#: Oh, just one more thing, could you give me some idea about holidays?\n#Person1#: You can have Saturdays and Sundays off. In addition, you may have a paid month vacation every year. But when it is necessary, we do expect you to work overtime. Does it suit you?\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: If you are satisfied with the conditions here, please sign this contract and give it to me.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"Before signing the contract, #Person2# asks for an apartment because #Person2#'s house is far away from the company. #Person2# also asks #Person1# about bonuses and holidays.","topic":"an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_6398","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have a variety of trousers. Which one do you like best?\n#Person2#: I want to buy one to match my shirt. Can you give me some advice?\n#Person1#: What about this one?\n#Person2#: Yes, they seem to be my size and go with my shirt quite well. I will take it.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# in buying trousers to match #Person2#'s shirt.","topic":"buy trousers"}
{"fname":"train_6399","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom? Oh, it's been a while since we've talked to each other. Nice to hear you again.\n#Person2#: Same here. Hey, did you know Susan is going to get married. She invited me to her wedding and she wants you to attend also.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Definitely. I'm calling to tell you this.\n#Person1#: Why didn't she call me?\n#Person2#: She tried, but the line is always busy.\n#Person1#: Well, I may have stayed on the phone too long. Can you give me her number? I'll call her later.\n#Person2#: Of course. It's 555-4653.\n#Person1#: Thanks. So how are things with you?\n#Person2#: Pretty good. I've just bought a new house.\n#Person1#: Wow! Great! Where?\n#Person2#: In the suburb. How are you and Carol? Still living in town?\n#Person1#: Yeah, it's really convenient. The theater and Shopping Mall are within walking distance. Well, I got to go. I'll get in touch with you soon.\n#Person2#: Okay. Don't forget to call Susan.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. Bye.","summary":"Tom tells #Person1# Susan is going to get married and wants to invite #Person1# but #Person1#'s line is always busy. #Person1# will call back to Susan. Tom and #Person1# also share their recent status.","topic":"a call"}
{"fname":"train_6400","dialogue":"#Person1#: When could we meet to discuss the project?\n#Person2#: I will be available on Monday or Tuesday. Choose which day is best for you.\n#Person1#: I prefer Monday.\n#Person2#: Good. Can you come in the morning or would afternoon be best?\n#Person1#: Either one is OK.\n#Person2#: Great! When I check with the others, I will send you an exact time. When you come, be prepared to do your presentation.\n#Person1#: I will be prepared to do my presentation.\n#Person2#: Who would you like to see there? Just the sub-committee or should we ask the whole committee?\n#Person1#: Everyone needs to be there.\n#Person2#: That will probably be best. Do you need help with directions?\n#Person1#: I think I know where it is. Maybe you could send me directions just to make sure.\n#Person2#: OK. We will e-mail you all the information you need tomorrow. Have a good day!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# schedules their project discussion. #Person2# asks #Person1# to prepare the presentation and will email #Person1# all the information #Person1# needs.","topic":"discuss the project"}
{"fname":"train_6401","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy some Chinese-style cakes. Could you recommend me some?\n#Person1#: Certainly. What about moon cake? It's typical Chinese food.\n#Person2#: Moon cakes? What is that?\n#Person1#: The moon cake is round and looks like the full moon. That's why it's called the moon cake and the moon cake symbolizes family reunion and harmony.\n#Person2#: Sounds very interesting. I'll buy some to family people.\n#Person1#: All the moon cakes are generally classified into two styles, Cantonese style and Suzhou style.\n#Person2#: What's the difference between these two styles?\n#Person1#: The skin of Cantonese style cakes is soft and puffy with heavy stuffing while the skin of Suzhou style cakes is puffy filled with fragrant nuts.\n#Person2#: Get me some of each.\n#Person1#: OK, here you are.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy some Chinese-style cakes. #Person1# recommends moon cakes and tells #Person2# the differences between Cantonese style and Suzhou style. #Person2# buys some of each.","topic":"buy some cakes"}
{"fname":"train_6402","dialogue":"#Person1#: This website offers very convenient air tickets booking service. It is quick and accurate.\n#Person2#: Yes, I once booked there. They give the immediate confirm information and flight information to both your mobile phone and e-mail. You can conveniently pay by credit card, so the whole transaction only takes a couple of minutes. They also provide e-tickets, meaning you don't need to go to any office to pick an air ticket. You go to the airport directly and check in with your ID card.\n#Person1#: So it has attracted more and more customers these days.\n#Person2#: Yes, therefore they are expanding the scope of their service. For example, hotels can be booked through the same site as well.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the air tickets booking service on a website is quick, accurate, and immediate. The website, therefore, attracts more customers.","topic":"a website"}
{"fname":"train_6403","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you finished washing clothes?\n#Person2#: I've finished my white clothes. I need to wash the rest.\n#Person1#: Well, when you do your darks, can you wash some of mine too?\n#Person2#: I can do that. Is there a special way you want them washed?\n#Person1#: They need to be washed on the gentle cycle.\n#Person2#: Do you have a lot of clothes that need to be washed?\n#Person1#: There aren't many clothes, is your load big?\n#Person2#: My load isn't that big.\n#Person1#: If it's a problem, you don't have to do it for me.\n#Person2#: I can do this for you. Don't worry.\n#Person1#: I greatly appreciate this.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to wash #Person1#'s clothes on the gentle cycle. #Person2# is willing to help.","topic":"wash clothes"}
{"fname":"train_6404","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. When is the next train to New York City?\n#Person1#: Let me see. . . the train to New York City. . . here it is. . . daily except Sunday at 10 thirty, 12 twenty and 15 ten.\n#Person2#: Aren't there any trains before 10 thirty?\n#Person1#: Sorry, not before 10 thirty.\n#Person2#: Then one to New York at 10 thirty.\n#Person1#: One way or round trip?\n#Person2#: One way.\n#Person1#: A soft seat or hard one?\n#Person2#: How much is a soft?\n#Person1#: $ 15. And for a hard one, only $ 6.\n#Person2#: Then one hard seat, please.\n#Person1#: OK. Here is your change. The train leaves on platform 8.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# buy a hard seat one-way train ticket to New York City. The train leaves at 10 thirty.","topic":"trains"}
{"fname":"train_6405","dialogue":"#Person1#: What am I supposed to do with this plastic cup?\n#Person2#: That cup is for a urine sample.\n#Person1#: How, exactly, does this work?\n#Person2#: This particular test calls for you to urinate into the cup after you have urinated a little into the toilet.\n#Person1#: When I finish, what should I do then?\n#Person2#: You need to leave the cup in the cubby in the restroom, and the lab tech will get it from the other side.\n#Person1#: What is my doctor testing me for?\n#Person2#: If there are bacteria in your urine, it could mean an infection somewhere.\n#Person1#: Will I know the results right away?\n#Person2#: Your doctor will be contacting you with the results.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to use a plastic cup for a urine sample. The doctor will contact #Person1# with the test results.","topic":"a urine sample"}
{"fname":"train_6406","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, I'm Daniel. I'm applying for the positon of manager.\n#Person2#: Yes. Sit down, please. How did you learn about our company?\n#Person1#: I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX, LIPTON and WALLS. After making a customer survey, I was glad to find out how your products are appreciated by millions of Chinese.\n#Person2#: Why would you like to work with us?\n#Person1#: It's the job I'm interested in. And your company is the best-known. Although I don't have much experience as a manager, the job description you sent to me was very interesting. It's a job I'Ve been dreaming of and I feel suited to fill it.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? Would you transfer to another company if it is not what you expected?\n#Person1#: I don't think so. As the saying goes, ' A great oak needs deep roots. ' I'm really interested in this job.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Thanks for coming to see us. I hope to be able to let you know about the job within the week.","summary":"Daniel wants to apply for the position of manager. #Person2# asks him some questions. He tells #Person2# he chooses the company because he's interested in the job and the company is the best-known.","topic":"a job"}
{"fname":"train_6407","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are on our way. I think our first stop is Buckingham Palace.\n#Person2#: That's right. I can already see the Palace Garden on the left.\n#Person1#: And here is Buckingham Palace! Look, isn't it beautiful? It is much bigger than I imagined.\n#Person2#: The bus is turning right to Buckingham Gate. And now we are joining Victoria Street.\n#Person1#: Yes we are going towards Westminster Abbey. I can see it now! Look to your right.\n#Person2#: I can see it. The bus is stopping. I think we will be able to go inside.\n#Person1#: This is amazing. I'm glad we decided to take this bus tour. So where next?\n#Person2#: I guess we should see Big Ben soon.\n#Person1#: Yes. It is just round the corner. Oh, can you see the London Eye? Look straight and to your right.\n#Person2#: Look at this bridge. We will soon be crossing the Thames.\n#Person1#: This is Lambeth Bridge. We will then loop back and cross the river again on Westminster Bridge.\n#Person2#: Wonderful.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are taking a bus tour. They see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, London Eye, and Lambeth Bridge. They think the tour is wonderful.","topic":"a bus tour"}
{"fname":"train_6408","dialogue":"#Person1#: So you're back from London, Nancy.\n#Person2#: Yes, I had a special dinner there.\n#Person1#: Oh? How special? Can you tell me about it?\n#Person2#: OK. We had dinner with my old friend Smith. He is an officer in London. When we arrived at the dining hall, all the lights went out. At that time I was a little angry. But then a waiter gave us an explanation, and we laughed.\n#Person1#: Why did the lights go out?\n#Person2#: Because it's a restaurant for the blind.","summary":"Nancy tells #Person1# she had a special dinner in a restaurant for the blind in London.","topic":"a special dinner"}
{"fname":"train_6409","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Susan, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?\n#Person2#: Uh, I'm kind of busy. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Oh, I was wondering if you'd like to get together and do something, like catch a movie or take a walk down by the lake.\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I'm really going to be busy all day on Saturday.\n#Person1#: What do you have going on that day?\n#Person2#: First, my mom asked me to help clean the house in the morning, and then I have a dentist appointment at 12:30. I can't miss that 'cause I've canceled twice before.\n#Person1#: Well, what about after that?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm going to be running around all day. After the dentist appointment, I need to meet Julie at 2:00 to help her with her science project that's due on Monday morning at school.\n#Person1#: Okay, but are you free after that?\n#Person2#: Hardly. then I have to pick up my brother from soccer practice at 4:30, and my mom asked me to cook dinner for the family at 5:30. I feel like a slave sometimes. Then, I have to clean the dishes and finish reading my history assignment. Who knows how long THAT'll take.\n#Person1#: Wow, sounds like you're going to have a full day. Hey listen, why don't I come over later in the evening, and we can make some popcorn and watch a movie.\n#Person2#: Oh, that'd be great, but our video machine is broken.\n#Person1#: Huh. Well, let's just play a game or something.\n#Person2#: Sounds good, but give me a call before you come. My mom might try to come up with something else for me to do.","summary":"#Person1# proposes to catch a movie or take a walk on Saturday. However, Susan will be busy because she has to clean the house, go to see a dentist, help Julia with her science project, and pick up her brother. #Person1# wants to play a game or something in the evening. Susan agrees.","topic":"be busy"}
{"fname":"train_6410","dialogue":"#Person1#: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't think it'll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud over by mid-afternoon","summary":"#Person1# thinks the weather is too hot. #Person2# thinks won't last long.","topic":"weather forecast"}
{"fname":"train_6411","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you do if you were in my place?\n#Person2#: If Paul were my son, I'd just not worry. Now that his teacher is giving him extra help and he's working hard himself, he's sure to do well in the next exam.","summary":"If #Person2# were #Person1#, #Person2# wouldn't worry about Paul.","topic":"help from teacher"}
{"fname":"train_6412","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your father and Sally have gone to get the car. Let's wait for them here on the bench.\n#Person2#: It's nice to sit down. We've been walking for hours.\n#Person1#: Did you like the White House?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I thought it was beautiful. I wanted to stay longer.\n#Person1#: I did, too. But we've got a lot of things to see.\n#Person2#: The line wasn't long this morning, was it?\n#Person1#: No, it wasn't. We were lucky.\n#Person2#: I wonder if the president and his family use the rooms we saw. They look more like a museum than somebody's house.\n#Person1#: Yes. They are the public rooms. The President's family lives upstairs.\n#Person2#: What do they use the public rooms for?\n#Person1#: For important affairs. The President usually entertains members of the government and visitors from other countries.\n#Person2#: I hope I could get a reception at the White House some time.\n#Person1#: Well, if you do something important when you grow up, maybe you will. Who knows?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# visited the White House. They think it looks more like a museum than somebody's house. #Person1# tells #Person2# the president uses the public rooms for important affairs. #Person2# wants to get reception here.","topic":"the White House"}
{"fname":"train_6413","dialogue":"#Person1#: Of course! Of course! Here you are. Thank you so much. \n#Person2#: Are you looking for anything else? \n#Person1#: Um, let me see. Hmm. This antique tea set here is gorgeous. \n#Person2#: That was a thirtieth birthday present. You can have it if you want. \n#Person1#: Really? No, no, I couldn't! You're too nice! \n#Person2#: And these old Dutch candle holders would go nicely with the tea set. Have them. \n#Person1#: Gee! I don't know what to say! Thanks so much. ","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# a tea set and some old Dutch candle holders.","topic":"a birthday present"}
{"fname":"train_6414","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what? I've got great news! \n#Person2#: What is it? \n#Person1#: Well, you know how I've been working at the Economist as a proof-reader, right? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: Well, the editor-in-chief heard that I had experience as an editor at another maganize and asked me if I was interested in becoming an assiatant editor for him. \n#Person2#: Really? That's fantastic! Will you get a chance to do any writing? \n#Person1#: She said that the columnist for the literary criticism column would be going on pregnancy leave soon and that I could be in charge of the column until she came back. \n#Person2#: Wow! That's really great news. How often does the magazine come out? \n#Person1#: It's a monthly magazine, but my column will be shared with another columnist so my articles will be due fortnightly. \n#Person2#: Are you looking forward to doing more editing work? \n#Person1#: Yes, but I'm even more excited about getting my thoughts published again! \n#Person2#: Do you have any order forms here so that I can get a subscription to the magazine? \n#Person1#: I don't have any with me, but I think I could manage to bring a free copy home for you. \n#Person2#: I'm really looking forward to reading your column. \n#Person1#: Me, too. Do you want to go out to celebrate my good news? \n#Person2#: Sure, where would you like to go? \n#Person1#: Perhaps we could go to the library festival that's going on at the local bookshop. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# gets a chance to be an assistant editor for the editor-in-chief of the Economist. #Person1# will be in charge of a column during the columnist's pregnancy leave. They plan to go to the library festival together to celebrate the good news.","topic":"good news"}
{"fname":"train_6415","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Brown, are your children always kicking up a row like this? I cannot concentrate on my paper. \n#Person2#: Sorry, Mr. Black. I'm trying to make them quiet. \n#Person1#: I'm afraid if the noise goes on, I shall have no alternative but to leave. \n#Person2#: Sorry, sir. Believe me, everything will be all right. ","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# because #Person2#'s children kick up a row.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_6416","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever been to Japan? I'm going in the fall. \n#Person2#: Yeah, I've been there twice. \n#Person1#: Really? Tell me about it. What's it like? \n#Person2#: Oh, it's fantastic. \n#Person1#: Where did you go? \n#Person2#: On my first trip I went to Tokyo, and on my second trip I visited Kyoto. \n#Person1#: What did you think of Tokyo? \n#Person2#: Very big and exciting, but very crowded, too. \n#Person1#: Yeah. I've seen pictures of the crowds! \n#Person2#: And the restaurant are excellent . . . but they're kind of expensive. \n#Person1#: And how about Kyoto? \n#Person2#: Kyoto is lovely. It's full of beautiful old temples and gardens. It's a very historic city. \n#Person1#: How was the weather? \n#Person2#: I was in Tokyo in August, and it was really hot and humid. I went to Kyoto in October. It was hot and sunny, but there was no humidity. \n#Person1#: Sounds perfect. I can't wait! ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about Japan. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# went to Japan twice. #Person2# introduces Tokyo and Kyoto and the weather there. #Person1# can't wait to visit Japan.","topic":"Japan"}
{"fname":"train_6417","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Anna. I haven't seen you for ages. Where have you been? \n#Person2#: I've been away on holidays for sometime. \n#Person1#: No wonder I haven't seen you recently. Where did you spend your holidays? \n#Person2#: I went with my husband. Our first stop was Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 days. Then we flew to Hong Kong, stopover for 3 days. Our last stop was China. We visited the Great Wall. \n#Person1#: You must have a wonderful time. \n#Person2#: Yes. We enjoyed ourselves very much. Have you traveled much, Luke? \n#Person1#: No, my wife doesn't like traveling. We haven't been traveling for more than ten years. The first time we traveled together was in 1978 when we just got married. We spent our honeymoon in the Alps. \n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Yeah. Some people like traveling, some don't. My husband didn't like traveling at first, either. He said what's the use of traveling? A waste of money and a waste of time. At last I got him on the move. After all, he loved me. We went to Bali, Indonesia, one of the most beautiful places in the world. That trip left a very deep impression on him. Since then whenever we have holidays and money, we'd like to patronize the travel agency. Isn't it a bit dull to shut yourself at one place all your life? ","summary":"Anna tells Luke she spent holidays in Bangkok, Hong Kong, and China mainland and had a wonderful time. Luke says his wife doesn't like traveling. Anna says her husband also doesn't like it at first, but their trip to Indonesia left a very deep impression on him.","topic":"holidays"}
{"fname":"train_6418","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever thought about Tom's attitude? \n#Person2#: I've cut it upand come to the conclusion that hi is actually sick of Jenny's brother. But he likes Jenny. She is a big apple in his eye. \n#Person1#: Love me, love my dog. He's a sensible kind man. \n#Person2#: That's why many people look up to him. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks Tom is a sensitive kind man regarding Tom's attitude. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"someone's attitude"}
{"fname":"train_6419","dialogue":"#Person1#: The idea about Friday the Thirteenth is totally ridiculous. I don't believe it at all. \n#Person2#: Maybe you can't be so sure. \n#Person1#: Why not? The whole idea is superstitious. But some people use this occasion to create trouble. Have you heard of the Black Friday Virus on the computer? It is designed to break out on every Friday the Thirteenth. \n#Person2#: I know that. But that has nothing to do with being unlucky. Those who created the virus are deliberately making fun of people. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks Friday the Thirteen is superstitious but some people this occasion to create trouble. #Person2# disagrees.","topic":"Friday the Thirteen"}
{"fname":"train_6420","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Daisy! \n#Person2#: Hi Simon. Nice to meet you again \n#Person1#: I hope you are Settling in at school! \n#Person2#: I am! I've made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses. \n#Person1#: Good! Me too! By the way. you didn't tell me what you are studying here. \n#Person2#: Didn't I? I'm doing business studies. \n#Person1#: Really? That's great. You hope to join a company after graduating? \n#Person2#: Maybe. My parents moved to Canada the year when I was born. We are living in Toronto. Isuppose I might get a job in Toronto when I graduate. It's too soon to say really. \n#Person1#: What about your friend Zoe \n#Person2#: She's from Australia. She lives in Sydney. Her father runs a hotel business there and she is doing a degree in accountancy. \n#Person1#: Accountancy? Really? She must be very good at figures. \n#Person2#: I guess so. What about you, Simon? \n#Person1#: I'm studying law. \n#Person2#: Great! So I'll know who to call if I ever need a lawyer. \n#Person1#: Sure, welcome anytime ","summary":"Daisy tells Simon she's doing business studies and may get a job in Toronto after graduation. They also talk about Zoe who is now studying accountancy. Simon tells Daisy he's studying law.","topic":"majors"}
{"fname":"train_6421","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, Miss Dickinson?\n#Person2#: Yes, doctor. I'm afraid I've caught a cold.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. When did you first start to feel ill?\n#Person2#: Well, yesterday I was wearing a silk skirt, even though it was quite cold outside. And then this morning when I got up, I didn't feel well. Now my head is really heavy. And I've been coughing a lot.\n#Person1#: Emm, did the nurse take your temperature when you came in?\n#Person2#: Yes, she did. It was 36. 2 degrees.\n#Person1#: Uh, yes, I see that here in your chart. Well, Miss Dickinson, the good news is that you don't have a fever. Let me just check your lungs.\n#Person2#: Is it serious, doctor?\n#Person1#: Don't worry, it's just a normal cold. I don't think you need to take any medicine. Just stay at home for a day. Drink some water, stay warm and you will feel better soon.\n#Person2#: OK, doctor. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Take care and have a good day, Miss Dickinson.","summary":"Miss Dickinson comes to see a doctor because she thinks she caught a cold. #Person1# tells her she doesn't have a fever and just needs to stay at home and drink some water.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_6422","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this table on the corner OK?\n#Person2#: Sure, we can sit here.\n#Person1#: Gee, you've hardly got anything on your plate.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess I'm just not that hungry.\n#Person1#: What's the matter? Aren't you feeling well?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been really worried. It's my car. It's in the shop again.\n#Person1#: Really? What's wrong this time?\n#Person2#: I don't know exactly. Something's wrong with the brakes I think.\n#Person1#: Well, at least that shouldn't cost you much to fix. Parts are cheaper for all American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost?\n#Person2#: He said he would call me later today about the cost.\n#Person1#: Watch out, he doesn't try to take advantage of you.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesn't know much about cars, they might try to over charge that person.\n#Person2#: Maybe so, but I trust this man. He has done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be fair.\n#Person1#: Oh. That's good to know. Maybe I'll try using him in the future. By the way, do you need a ride home after class today?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s car which is in the shop. #Person1# asks #Person2# to watch out because some mechanics may overcharge people who don't know much about cars.","topic":"fix the car"}
{"fname":"train_6423","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your policy on returns?\n#Person2#: If you bring them back with your receipt within 7 days, you'll get all your money back. If it is over 7 days, you'll get back 80% of what you paid. Also, if you want to change the pants, just bring them in and will do them for free.\n#Person1#: Sounds good.\n#Person2#: That will be $70 please. How would you like to pay for it? Cash, check or card?\n#Person1#: By card, here you are.\n#Person2#: Ok, sir, here you are, thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the policy on returns. #Person1# thinks it's good and pays for the pants by card.","topic":"policy on returns"}
{"fname":"train_6424","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to take a one day sightseeing tour around town and I particularly want to visit the British Museum and the Tower of London. Do you have any tours that include both of them?\n#Person1#: Yes, this one does. You visit the tower and Westminster Abbey in the morning. Right after lunch, the tour takes a stop at Saint Pauls. Then the rest of the afternoon is spent at the museum.\n#Person2#: How long does the tour take?\n#Person1#: About 7 hours. Where are you staying, by the way?\n#Person2#: At the Hyde Park Hotel.\n#Person1#: Let's see. The bus stops there at 9:50. You should be back by 5:30 in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: What is the cost of the tour?\n#Person1#: It's 30 pounds including lunch.\n#Person2#: Are there any Chinese speaking guides? My friend here can understand only a little English.\n#Person1#: No problem. Besides English speaking guides, we also have Chinese speaking guides and French speaking guides.","summary":"#Person2# wants to take a one-day sightseeing tour that includes the British Museum and the Tower of London. #Person1# recommends a tour. #Person2# also requests a Chinese speaking guide.","topic":" a sightseeing tour"}
{"fname":"train_6425","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry, sir. I didn't see you stop.\n#Person2#: Well, that was probably because you were talking on your mobile phone.\n#Person1#: Sir, I don't know what you're talking about. I was just looking out the window.\n#Person2#: Young lady, I saw you in my mirror. You had the phone up to your ear the whole time.\n#Person1#: No, I was just doing my hair.\n#Person2#: Listen, I'm not stupid, OK? When the police get here, they're going to check your phone and see that you made a call at the time of the accident. You're in big trouble.\n#Person1#: No. Please don't call them. My father will kill me. Look, here's my insurance card. They'll pay for the damage to your car.\n#Person2#: They are already on their way. Next time, maybe you'll think twice about answering a call when you're on the road.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# caused an accident. #Person2# thinks #Person1# was answering a call at the time of the accident. #Person1# doesn't admit but doesn't want #Person2# to call the police. However, #Person2# has already called.","topic":"an accident"}
{"fname":"train_6426","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, young man. What's your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name is Zhang Ming. I'm 12 years old now. Can you introduce your doctors?\n#Person1#: We doctors in this hospital fly to different poor places. People with eye problems can come to us. We give medicine to the poor or do operations on them free.\n#Person2#: I started to have problems with my eyes when I was 7. Now I can't see things clearly. Can you help me?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. We'll try our best.\n#Person2#: My parents don't have enough money for the medicine or the operation.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. We get donations from all over the world. You don't have to pay.","summary":"#Person1# tells Zhang Ming the doctors in this hospital help the poor with their eye problems for free and will try their best to treat Zhang Ming.","topic":"a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_6427","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jack, are you doing anything on Friday night?\n#Person2#: Hmm, Friday night?\n#Person1#: Yes, the day after tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Let me think. Well, I have an appointment with Professor Smith in the morning. And I will attend a lecture in the afternoon. And, oh, yes, my brother just called to say he would fly here that night. I told him I would pick him up.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad.\n#Person2#: What's the matter?\n#Person1#: Well, it's my birthday. I'm having dinner with Joyce and I thought I'd invite more friends and make it a party.\n#Person2#: See, I'm really sorry, but I won't be able to make it.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, too. But that's OK.","summary":"#Person1# wants to invite Jack to attend #Person1#'s birthday party on Friday night, but Jack will be busy and cannot make it.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_6428","dialogue":"#Person1#: Amelia, what in particular do you have to do as a wedding planner?\n#Person2#: I make most of the big decisions with the exception of more personal ones, such as what the bride will wear or who will be invited. I also booked the venue and the photographer.\n#Person1#: So, do people ask you to organize their weddings to save money?\n#Person2#: Well, I reduce some of the costs. But they have to pay my fee, so it works out about the same. In most cases, they are simply too busy to do it without assistance.\n#Person1#: Tell me, what made you want to become a wedding planner?\n#Person2#: In my case, it was after I'd been doing some voluntary work for a non-profit organization. Others come into wedding planning through different routes, such as restaurant management or providing meals for open air events.\n#Person1#: So how could someone find work in this type of business?\n#Person2#: Well, some companies offer courses, or you can provide written references from past clients. But in my case, people were impressed by shot of beautiful weddings planned and run by me.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Amelia.","summary":"As a wedding planner, Amelia makes most of the big decisions and reduces some costs for a wedding ceremony. She tells #Person1# she became a wedding planner because of some voluntary work for a non-profit organization.","topic":"a wedding planer"}
{"fname":"train_6429","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our factory locates at a village in the east of the city. The area of it is 3, 600 square meters.\n#Person2#: We'd like to visit the factory. Can you show me the way?\n#Person1#: That's OK! We'll take you to have a tour. Please follow me.\n#Person2#: How many shifts are there in your factory?\n#Person1#: There are two shifts now in total.\n#Person2#: What about your company's QC management?\n#Person1#: We established the strict QC standards and we have followed it for about five years with good results.\n#Person2#: Where are the workers from? From the villages nearby?\n#Person1#: Most of them live in the city. We provide free commuter buses for the workers. Besides, we built the dormitory building for the workers on night shift.\n#Person2#: It sounds nice. We can't wait to visiting the factory.","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# to have a tour of the factory and introduces it to #Person2#.","topic":"visit a factory"}
{"fname":"train_6430","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's quiet everywhere in winter.\n#Person2#: Yes. I like winter.\n#Person1#: Me too.\n#Person2#: It's snowing heavily. What about taking a walk?\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. Let's go!\n#Person2#: What a heavy snow! Look! The water is frozen.\n#Person1#: Take care! Don't slip on the ground.\n#Person2#: I've got it. I like the feeling of stepping on the ice.\n#Person1#: Yes. Very wonderful.\n#Person2#: There is a snowman over there.\n#Person1#: How lovely it is!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# take a walk on a snowy day. They enjoy the scenery.","topic":"winter"}
{"fname":"train_6431","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which type of telephone bill would you like to pay today?\n#Person2#: My home phone, the landline. I don't have a mobile phone, far too complicated for an old lady like me! Do you need my Bank Book?\n#Person1#: I'll need your Bank Card, please. Your Bank Book is required for over the counter services ; with the ATM you just need to have your card.\n#Person2#: Let's get started. First, select the service you require. That's household bill payment for you. Then we select the type of bill, so that's landline. . . here you go. Your bill for this month comes to 87. 42 RIB. The money will come out of your account and go straight to the phone company.\n#Person1#: Well, that is easy! It sure beats waiting in line for ages waiting to deal with a real person!","summary":"#Person1# helps an old lady to pay for her landline bill on the ATM. The old lady finds it convenient.","topic":"telephone bill"}
{"fname":"train_6432","dialogue":"#Person1#: The mosquitos are biting me!\n#Person2#: Me, too, I can't stop scratching. They are everywhere! Sneaky little jerks.\n#Person1#: Do you have any bug spray?\n#Person2#: No, I forgot to buy some.\n#Person1#: Then we'll have to put up with it.\n#Person2#: We can cover ourselves with beer! That way if they bite us, they'll get drunk and fall asleep.\n#Person1#: That's without a doubt, the best idea you'Ve had! Let's do it!\n#Person2#: Run! They are thirsty for more!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# don't have bug spray so they cover themselves with beer to prevent mosquitos' biting instead. It doesn't work.","topic":"mosquitos"}
{"fname":"train_6433","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my God! I've been cheated!\n#Person2#: What? What did you buy?\n#Person1#: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it!\n#Person2#: What is it? Why did you buy a brick?\n#Person1#: There was a guy on the sidewalk. He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes. He said he had to get rid of them quick.\n#Person2#: And?\n#Person1#: So he said he'd sell me one for twenty dollars. A four-hundred-dollar camera for twenty bucks.\n#Person2#: And it's a brick?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: I can't believe how stupid you are. Why didn't you open the box?\n#Person1#: I wanted to. But he said, no, the box is still in its plastic wrap from the store. If it's opened, other people won't believe it's new.\n#Person2#: So he had the boxes wrapped in plastic.\n#Person1#: Yes, it was the kind of perfect plastic wrap that comes with new products. Look, it even had a bar-code price sticker on it! It looked brand new.\n#Person2#: But why would a guy be selling new video cameras for twenty dollars?\n#Person1#: He said he had to get rid of them. They were stolen.\n#Person2#: Aha! Now I understand. You were trying to buy stolen goods on the sidewalk. So, what I think is, you deserve to get cheated!\n#Person1#: C'mon, don't blame me! I thought it was a new camera. We could use it. We were even thinking about buying a camera. I don't understand how he could have such a perfect-looking box.\n#Person2#: That's no problem. He just has a friend who works in a shop that can do plastic wrap. That's easy. And probably it's the same shop he got the boxes from. Maybe his friend works in an electronics store. They sell video cameras there. Probably they had a couple video camera boxes lying around. So they get the idea of wrapping bricks to sell to fools like you. Twenty dollars a brick. That's a good profit if they can sell enough bricks.\n#Person1#: You're right, Sarah. I was a fool. I can't believe it. How could I fall for such a trick?","summary":"#Person1# was trying to buy stolen goods at a low price on the sidewalk but got cheated. #Person2# analyzes the trick. #Person1# admits to being a fool.","topic":"being cheated"}
{"fname":"train_6434","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, madam. I'd like to apply for a library card. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: Yes. Please give me your ID card, a photo.\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Then you have to give me 15 dollars for the deposit. The library card is free.\n#Person1#: OK. Here is the money. And If I return the card, can I get the refund?\n#Person2#: Of course, as long as the card is well kept.\n#Person1#: OK. I see. Thank you.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# applies for a library card and pays the deposit. #Person2# tells #Person1# refund is available as long as the card is well kept.","topic":"a library card"}
{"fname":"train_6435","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know that working overtime in some companies is a regular thing?\n#Person2#: How regular?\n#Person1#: An average ten hours or more a day according to a survey, the worst thing is that the employees get no pay for that.\n#Person2#: You are kidding me? It is against the labor law. They should be aware of their rights.\n#Person1#: But these people say nothing about that. They are worried about losing their job because there is surplus in labor force these days.\n#Person2#: That's not right, somebody should do something.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# working overtime with no pay is normal in some firms, #Person2# thinks it's not right.","topic":"working overtime"}
{"fname":"train_6436","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you be checking in any baggage today?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have two large suitcases and one box.\n#Person1#: If you need baggage tags, they are found in the box on your right.\n#Person2#: No, thank you. They are already tagged with my name and address.\n#Person1#: You are allowed an additional two carry-on items.\n#Person2#: Good, I have my backpack and my camera tripod.\n#Person1#: I see. All carry-on items must be able to fit under the seat or in the overhead bin.\n#Person2#: Both my items will fit under the seat or in the overhead bin.\n#Person1#: You will need to send the tripod as luggage because it is too long to fit in our gauge box for carry-on items.\n#Person2#: I cannot let anything happen to that tripod. Can you guarantee it will not be damaged if I check it in?\n#Person1#: No, I can't. Perhaps your stewardess will help you to find a place to store it.\n#Person2#: Good idea. I will ask the stewardess to help me store my tripod.","summary":"#Person2# is checking in. One of #Person2#'s carry-on items, a tripod, will be stored by #Person2#'s stewardess because it does not fit under the seat or the overhead bin.","topic":"baggage"}
{"fname":"train_6437","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Your ticket and passport, please?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Do you have any baggage to check in?\n#Person2#: Yes, one box.\n#Person1#: Would you please put it on the scale?\n#Person2#: OK. By the way, can you tell me how many kilos of free baggage each passenger is allowed?\n#Person1#: The baggage allowance is different according to the class of your ticket. What class are you travelling?\n#Person2#: First-class.\n#Person1#: For a first-class passenger, the free baggage allowance is forty kilos.\n#Person2#: How many pieces of baggage can I carry on to the plane?\n#Person1#: Passengers holding first class tickets may carry 2 pieces within the total weight of 5 kg onto the plane.\n#Person2#: If my baggage exceeds the allowance, what should I do?\n#Person1#: If the checked baggage is over the allowance, we will charge you for the overweight.\n#Person2#: I see. Thank you very much for your information.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. Your boarding pass and baggage check, please.\n#Person2#: Goodbye!","summary":"#Person2# is checking in and #Person1# tells #Person2# about the baggage and carry-on allowance of a first-class passenger and says passengers will be charged for any overweights.","topic":"checking in"}
{"fname":"train_6438","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: I wish to buy a diamond ring.\n#Person1#: How many carats would you like it to be?\n#Person2#: I want five carats.\n#Person1#: Is this one suitable for you?\n#Person2#: No, it seems too old-fashioned to my fiancee.\n#Person1#: What about this?\n#Person2#: It seems too small for me, haven't you got any larger ones?\n#Person1#: Then you can buy this one. It's very nice and latest in style.\n#Person2#: Oh, this one is perfect.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a fashionable diamond ring for his fiancee. #Person1# gives him recommendations.","topic":"a diomand ring"}
{"fname":"train_6439","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's the dress you wanted it to be made.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear!\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: It's not what I asked for.\n#Person1#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person2#: It's not the right material. Or the right color. I can't possibly accept it.\n#Person1#: This is a pity!","summary":"The dress #Person1# offers is not what #Person2# wants.","topic":"a dress"}
{"fname":"train_6440","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm looking for an old music box.\n#Person2#: Any particular decade?\n#Person1#: Something made in the'20s would be nice.\n#Person2#: We had seven, but we sold one this morning.\n#Person1#: Are dancing figures a part of any of the boxes?\n#Person2#: You're in luck. Two of them have dancing figures.\n#Person1#: Oh, these are great. I think I'll take this one.\n#Person2#: Yes, that one is very nice.\n#Person1#: Now, does this come with a warranty?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but you just have to take your chances.\n#Person1#: That doesn't surprise me.\n#Person2#: Even if it doesn't work, it's a beautiful collectible.","summary":"#Person1# is looking for an old music box with dancing figures. #Person1# is not surprised that there's no warranty.","topic":"a music box"}
{"fname":"train_6441","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you expect to be doing five years from now? What are your medium-term career goals?\n#Person2#: I would like to be in a managerial role, ideally working do6ely with external clients. I have worked in client-facing roles for more than two years and I enjoy the challenge of keeping the customer satisfied. I think Ifs something I'm good at. Finally, I'd like to be on the right career path towards eventually becoming a senior manger within the company. I'm very aware that these are ambitious goals, however I fell through hard work and dedication they achievable.","summary":"#Person2# wants a managerial role for a medium-term career goal and wants to become a senior manager eventually.","topic":"career goals"}
{"fname":"train_6442","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. . .\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. How may I be of service?\n#Person1#: I would like to return this item. . . Are refunds allowed?\n#Person2#: Certainly. The customer is always right, we are here to serve you. Is there a reason that you would like to return it? Did you have problems with our product or services?\n#Person1#: No, no. . . It was just the wrong size.\n#Person2#: Would you be interested in an exchange as opposed to a refund? I think I can help you to find the appropriate size.\n#Person1#: No. I would rather just return it.\n#Person2#: Sure, no problem. Do you happen to have the receipt?\n#Person1#: Yeah, right here.\n#Person2#: Ok, just a moment, please. Here you are, I need you to sign here, please. And here is your refund. Is there anything else I can help you with?\n#Person1#: No, thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Have a nice day!","summary":"#Person1# wants to return a product rather than exchanging it. #Person2# helps with the process and refunds #Person1#.","topic":"return a product"}
{"fname":"train_6443","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to rent a car.\n#Person2#: May I see your driver's license, please?\n#Person1#: Here is my international driver's license. What kinds of cars do you have?\n#Person2#: We have Honda, Citroen and Toyota. Which make and model do you prefer?\n#Person1#: I'll take the Citroen C2. What is the rate for the car per day?\n#Person2#: The price is 60 euro per day. Do you want insurance?\n#Person1#: Full coverage, please.\n#Person2#: That's an extra 10 euro a day.\n#Person1#: Do I have to fill up when I check in?\n#Person2#: Yes.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# rent the Citroen C2 with full coverage insurance and confirms that #Person1# needs to fill up when checking in.","topic":"rent a car"}
{"fname":"train_6444","dialogue":"#Person1#: You've got a beautiful singing voice!\n#Person2#: It's this high-tech equipment that doctors my voice a little. Actually, i am tone-deaf.\n#Person1#: Come on, You hit the high notes perfectly!\n#Person2#: Well, the echo and the stereo system helped a lot. And i know that song very well, so, i didn't need to pay attention to the subtitles which helped as well.\n#Person1#: You're too modest. Pass me the catalogue! I'd like to see which song to choose. Wow, this place has a large selection of songs. I dont know which to choose!\n#Person2#: Pick the one that you always sing in the shower.\n#Person1#: Funny. Oh, i like this song. It's by one of my favorite singers.\n#Person2#: Read me the index number!\n#Person1#: 1021. It's a duet! Come on, Pick the mic and sing along!\n#Person2#: No. I need a rest!","summary":"#Person1# praises #Person2# for #Person2#'s beautiful singing voice. #Person2# asks #Person1# to choose a song to sing. #Person1# wants to sing with #Person2# but #Person2# wants a rest.","topic":"sing songs"}
{"fname":"train_6445","dialogue":"#Person1#: Body language in the interview is closely related to the job-hunter's image.\n#Person2#: Surely it is.\n#Person1#: You should look the interviewer in the eye so as to show that you are carefully listening to him.\n#Person2#: You can nod or ask questions at the right time to show that you have already understood or you are quite interested in his words.\n#Person1#: When you are seated, bent forward a little with your hands crossed, to show you respect the interviewer.\n#Person2#: Don't move from time to time. It is very impolite and will make you nervous.\n#Person1#: Proper posture can show your confidence.\n#Person2#: The best would be you have a smile on your face in the interview to win a good impression of the interviewer.\n#Person1#: Pay attention to keeping eye contact as well.\n#Person2#: Throughout the interview you should maintain patience.\n#Person1#: In a word, you should keep decent manners in the interview.\n#Person2#: Only in this way can you leave the interviewer a good impression and achieve success.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think that keeping decent manners is the key to leave the interviewer a good impression and achieve success during an interview.","topic":"body language"}
{"fname":"train_6446","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please pull your vehicle over to the side of the road. Please roll down your window.\n#Person2#: What's the matter, sir?\n#Person1#: Have you been drinking?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't, sir.\n#Person1#: Really? But I can smell alcohol on your breath. Blow to the breathalyzer, please.\n#Person2#: But sir, I didn't drink at all.\n#Person1#: If you refuse the blow, you'll receive a ticket and your vehicle will be impounded.\n#Person2#: OK, I will blow.\n#Person1#: Your BAC exceeds legal limit.\n#Person2#: But I. . .\n#Person1#: I'll have to write you a ticket and impound your vehicle.\n#Person2#: Oh, no!","summary":"#Person1# writes a ticket and impounds #Person2#'s vehicle because #Person2#'s BAC exceeds the legal limit.","topic":"drunk driving"}
{"fname":"train_6447","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today, you need to pay 20 RMB in handling fees.\n#Person2#: Can't you just take it from my account? I can't be bothered with cash dealings today.\n#Person1#: I must tell you that because your banking has been such a large amount, you need to wait until you leave the country to get any currency back.\n#Person2#: You mean, if there is any left over?\n#Person1#: Yes, totally. It's nice to meet a customer who understands the system.\n#Person2#: Right, so the deposit, if I don't draw on it will be blocked after you get the Deposit Certification?\n#Person1#: That's right. I know we have a complex system, but you have caught on so quickly.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to pay for handling fees. #Person1# is glad that #Person2# caught on with the complex system so quickly.","topic":"a complex system"}
{"fname":"train_6448","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to send this parcel.\n#Person2#: What's in it, please?\n#Person1#: Just a few shirts.\n#Person2#: OK. You may wrap it now. Please fill in this form and label it. ( after a moment ) Would you like it registered?\n#Person1#: No, I'd rather send it by ordinary mail.\n#Person2#: Nine dollars and fifty cents.\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Here's the receipt.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# sends a few shirts by ordinary mail with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"send a parcel"}
{"fname":"train_6449","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, miss. Where is the button that controls my seat?\n#Person2#: It's on the arm rest.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. By the way, what shall I do if changes in altitude create pressure on the ears?\n#Person2#: You can suck a candy or pinch your nose gently while breathing out. That shall help.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to control the seat and reduce the pressure on the ears.","topic":"ask questions"}
{"fname":"train_6450","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dan, Dan, dude. You have to come over to my house right now!\n#Person2#: Is everything OK?\n#Person1#: Just get over here! Come in! Quickly!\n#Person2#: So, since when is your house a bank?\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: I mean, what's up with the locks and iron bars on your windows.\n#Person1#: Security, Dan, security! You can never be too safe you know! A lot of sickos out there. Just the other day they caught that peeping tom red handed! Had a high power telescope and binoculars by his window.\n#Person2#: What's the matter with you? Why are you acting all paranoid?\n#Person1#: Paranoid? I'm not paranoid! I'm cautious! You see Dan, we have to be on guard at all time! People just invade your privacy as if they knew you! Telemarketers, solicitors, even your bank! They have way too much information! I like to keep everything on a need to know basis.\n#Person2#: OK, well, what did you want to see me about?\n#Person1#: You are being watched! Be careful Dan! Be careful!","summary":"Dan finds #Person1#'s house is guarded like a bank. #Person1# thinks people can never be too safe and asks Dan to be careful. Dan thinks #Person1# is paranoid.","topic":"privacy"}
{"fname":"train_6451","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK! Let's get down to business now.\n#Person2#: Say it.\n#Person1#: As you know, we should work out cautious and detailed plan for our promotion, so as to guide our company to be successful in the new product, L-series.\n#Person2#: That's right. And in my opinion, to push the sale of the new products is not an easy task.\n#Person1#: I know that. I need to discuss this with Arden. And in his opinion, we should widen the scope of our ads, so newspaper and Internet should be adopted in this campaign.\n#Person2#: Could you put it in detail?\n#Person1#: Well. We plan to contact www. on-line advertising. com. cn and Shanghai Morning Newspaper to discuss the advertisement schedule.\n#Person2#: I think the idea is very good. In the promotion campaign, two or more media are used together, so as to draw customers'attention and keep hold their attention to larger extent.\n#Person1#: What kind of media do you recommend?\n#Person2#: I think TV is also an effective media, as long as our company is willing to spend more money on it.\n#Person1#: Well. Arden just mentioned the paper and the on-sales. And I can talk about TV with him later, because TV promotion gets more and more popular among consumers.\n#Person2#: I also think good advertising is essential to call attention to a product and introduce our L-series products. Meanwhile, ads are also the representation of the company's image.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the details of widening the scope of their ads to promote their new product. #Person1# suggests putting ads on newspapers and the Internet. #Person2# also recommends TV. #Person1# will discuss this with Arden.","topic":"a promotion plan"}
{"fname":"train_6452","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, look at the line. It's worse than I expected. We are lucky we got here an hour earlier. Or else we will definitely have had problems getting tickets. I'm glad we made the effort to come early.\n#Person2#: Me too. I learned my lesson the last time I went to a new film. I didn't arrive early enough and ended up with a terrible seat all the way in the front row. Believe me, it was one of the worst movie experiences ever.\n#Person1#: Yeah. I hate sitting in the first row.\n#Person2#: By the way, it was really nice of you to get this ticket for me. Why don't I show you a bit of appreciation by getting you a drink?\n#Person1#: That would be great.\n#Person2#: OK. What kind of soda do you want?\n#Person1#: Let me see. I'll take a large coke. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: I'd better get going. You hold my place and I'll be back really quick. Oh, I almost forget. I'd better hold on to my ticket in case you get let in before I get back. If that happens, just save me a seat and I'll meet you inside.\n#Person1#: OK. It's a plan.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# go to a theatre early to buy tickets. #Person2# gets #Person1# a drink as an appreciation for #Person1#'s tickets.","topic":"watch a film"}
{"fname":"train_6453","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's so cold now, but this morning it was so hot and sunny. I wish there was a way I could always be wearing the most suitable clothes for the temperature.\n#Person2#: I recently read that in ten years we'll be wearing clothes that change with the weather. So when it's cold, our clothes will warm up, and when it's hot, our clothes will cool off.\n#Person1#: Oh, very funny! So we'll be wearing huge clothes with built-in air-conditioners and heaters.\n#Person2#: I'm serious. Researchers have discovered a method of treating fibers with plastic crystals which can store and release heat as the temperature changes. These treated fibers absorb more heat than untreated fibers. Researchers are still working with this, but soon this process will be widespredad.\n#Person1#: That's fascinating. I didn't know that fibers can store heat. How does that work?\n#Person2#: These fibers work with the heat by rearranging their structures.\n#Person1#: That's truly unbelievable. You said that it'll be a decade before this type of clothes will be available. What a shame! I don't think I can wait that long.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that they will be wearing clothes that can change with the weather because researchers are working on a kind of treated fibers.","topic":"treated fibres"}
{"fname":"train_6454","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you packing?\n#Person2#: Because I'm going on a business trip.\n#Person1#: Where?\n#Person2#: Australia.\n#Person1#: Are you serious?\n#Person2#: Yes. Why are you so excited?\n#Person1#: Are you going to Sydney?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, yes. Why?\n#Person1#: Have you ever heard of the Victor Churchill Butcher?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: This is the most famous butcher in Australia, and the coolest one in the world. It provides meat for top restaurants in Australia, Singapore, and China.\n#Person2#: Sounds great.\n#Person1#: Absolutely. You should go there when you have a chance. You won't regret it.\n#Person2#: All right. You make a list of the things that you want me to buy, and I'll go finish packing.\n#Person1#: No need for a list. I want one of everything.\n#Person2#: Really? You mean that? It's gonna cost you a fortune.\n#Person1#: Well, I've got to take advantage of the situation. I might not get another chance.\n#Person2#: All right. I guess I need to take one more suitcase with me.\n#Person1#: Oh, the one that I gave you last year should be perfect.","summary":"#Person2# is going to Sydney for a business trip. #Person2# asks for a shopping list but #Person1# wants one of everything so #Person2# decides to take one more suitcase.","topic":"a business trip"}
{"fname":"train_6455","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know next week is Halloween? It's on October 31st.\n#Person2#: So what do yon do on Halloween? We don't have that holiday in Russia.\n#Person1#: Well, it's a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people's doors and ask for candy by saying 'trick or treat'.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Sounds interesting.\n#Person1#: But it's not just for kids. Lots of people go to costume parties. Hey, my friend Alan is having a party. Would you like to go?\n#Person2#: Sure. I'd love to.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how people celebrate Halloween and invites #Person2# to a party.","topic":"Halloween"}
{"fname":"train_6456","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've overspent dreadfully this month.\n#Person2#: By how much?\n#Person1#: It looks to me as if it's getting on for almost 400 pounds.\n#Person2#: Oh, does that mean we won't be able to get our holiday?\n#Person1#: I honestly don't think that we could afford to go really.\n#Person2#: But we haven't had a holiday for three years! Just because we can't afford it.\n#Person1#: That's true.\n#Person2#: I was really looking forward to this holiday... three weeks in Barbados at Christmas-warmth, sea, sunshine.\n#Person1#: I know. So was I.\n#Person2#: Can't we ask your mother for the money? Can't we borrow the money from somewhere for the holiday?\n#Person1#: Well, You know we're still in debt over the car. And we've always said we wouldn't borrow money for things that weren't absolutely essential. A holiday isn't essential.\n#Person2#: I really feel it is this time.\n#Person1#: Well, let's look at cheaper holidays then. Let's look at somewhere closer to home, right. Let's look at Europe.\n#Person2#: Well, there's no point in going to Europe at Christmas, is there?\n#Person1#: Well, you said you wanted to get away from the cold here. Well, you only want to go where it's hot and sunny?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want some warmth.\n#Person1#: Oh, I think we ought to borrow the money from your mother.\n#Person2#: I don't want to talk about it anymore. Let's discuss it some other time.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# overspent, so they cannot afford the holiday as they have planned. Both of them are disappointed but don't want to borrow money from their mothers.","topic":"overspend money"}
{"fname":"train_6457","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me what happened.\n#Person2#: Well, I wasn't paying attention when I started to cross the street, and I stepped in front of a taxi. I didn't realize it was still moving.\n#Person1#: Can you walk?\n#Person2#: Not very well.\n#Person1#: Where does it hurt?\n#Person2#: My side hurts when I take a step?\n#Person1#: Okay, don't try to walk anymore. Don't worry. An ambulance is on the way. You know, you're very lucky; you could have easily been killed in the accident.\n#Person2#: Yes, I guess I could have.\n#Person1#: You'll have to fill out a form. Do you have any identification with you?\n#Person2#: I have my passport. By the way, how did you get here so fast?\n#Person1#: Someone dialed 911 and reported the accident. We were in the area and got a radio call. It only took a minute or so to get here.","summary":"#Person2# had an accident when he was crossing the street. A police checks on him and helps #Person2# to call the ambulance and fill out a form.","topic":"an accident"}
{"fname":"train_6458","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy a farm. I think I'd like to grow wheat, is the ground here good for that?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think it's good for farming.\n#Person1#: Why do you know so well?\n#Person2#: I own a farm here, but farming is very hard work.\n#Person1#: But modern farm equipment can make farming easier.\n#Person2#: Yes, but you should cut down trees, clear a lot of land and make the soil rich.\n#Person1#: I don't mind hard work. I just want to get away from my factory.\n#Person2#: You can have my farm at a low price, $ 200, if you want it.\n#Person1#: All right. You're giving me the farm, aren't you?","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a farm to get away from his factory. #Person2# wants to sell his farm to #Person1# at a low price.","topic":"buy a farm"}
{"fname":"train_6459","dialogue":"#Person1#: You've had a part-time job, haven't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: Could you earn a lot of money?\n#Person2#: No, only a little.\n#Person1#: Would you like to work this summer to make some extra money?\n#Person2#: I think so.","summary":"#Person2# wants to work this summer to make extra money.","topic":"a part-time job"}
{"fname":"train_6460","dialogue":"#Person1#: I keep feeling dizzy, and I've got a headache.\n#Person2#: How long has this been going on?\n#Person1#: It started yesterday.\n#Person2#: You've been studying too much recently.\n#Person1#: I have no other choice. Next month will be the most important exam of this term.\n#Person2#: I can understand that. But anyway, you should take better care of yourself.\n#Person1#: What should I do now?\n#Person2#: I think you should stay in bed for a little while and I will call the doctor.\n#Person1#: It's very kind of you. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# got a headache and #Person2# is going to call a doctor for #Person1#. #Person1# appreciates it.","topic":"get a headache"}
{"fname":"train_6461","dialogue":"#Person1#: Paul, is that you?\n#Person2#: Yes, Mary. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Sorry to call you. But I just delivered my new computer. I am afraid I can't lift it by myself. Could you give me a hand to get it upstairs?\n#Person2#: Sure. Could you just give me a minute to finish off what I am doing?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. But please hurry. The box is getting in the way.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll be right down.","summary":"Mary asks Paul to help her get the new computer upstairs, Paul agrees to help after finishing his work in a minute.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_6462","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! They've got everything here. All the world's famous brands. Aunt Cindy, what is your favorite brand? \n#Person2#: I love all the fashionable things. But my favorite brand is Chanel. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's a very expensive brand, but with good reason. \n#Person2#: Yeah. Each style is specially designed by world's top designers. So they can always make you look amazing. \n#Person1#: I see. Come here. The high heels here look really attractive. But I wonder whether it's comfortable to wear any of them? \n#Person2#: Not really, especially at the beginning, if you wear high heels all day long, your feet would hurt. But, no big deal. Women can always get used to that. \n#Person1#: It's not a simple thing to be beautiful. \n#Person2#: Sure. But everyone loves to be beautiful. Hey, do you think this pair of sunglasses matches the handbag well? \n#Person1#: Yeah, very tasteful. And with them, you look even more fashionable. Oh, there are so many French perfumers. Oops, perfumes for guys? So strange! \n#Person2#: Come on. Fashion is not only for women. Men also share the equal right to chase fashion. It's the new fashion for men to wear perfumes, which is called cologne. \n#Person1#: Oh, really, that's really something new. I'm afraid not everyone can accept it. \n#Person2#: It takes time for that. But people's consuming attitudes are changing quickly. \n#Person1#: That's true. Well, it's obvious that fashion is not a cheap thing. So, do you spend all your money on it? \n#Person2#: No. Fashion is just part of my life, which improves its quality. But also, I'm good at financing. I have a credit card, but I never overdraft. \n#Person1#: How is it that you are my mom's sis? You two are so different. She always picks up bargains and spends more than she earns. You do so much better than her. \n#Person2#: I have to say that's just the result of difference of our consumptive habits. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person1#'s aunt Cindy are shopping. Cindy loves chasing fashion and her favourite brand is Chanel. Cindy also shares her attitude to men's perfumes and her consumptive habits which are different from her sister's.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6463","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you do over the weekend? \n#Person2#: I went a global warming rally. It was fantastic to be around so many people who care about the environment. \n#Person1#: Do you think there's anything we can do to reverse the damage that's been done already? \n#Person2#: It might not be possible to fix the problems that we've created for ourselves, but there are lots of things we can do to prevent more damages from happening. \n#Person1#: Like what? \n#Person2#: Well, we can use public transport instead of taking our cars for a start. \n#Person1#: What else can we do to protect the environment? \n#Person2#: If you do have to drive, you should make sure that your car runs on unleaded petrol. Also, your home should use sources of renewable energy. \n#Person1#: How about recycling? Does that actually help? \n#Person2#: Yes. You should take your glass, paper, plastic, cardboard, and tin cans to a recycling center. \n#Person1#: What do you think the biggest worry for our future is? \n#Person2#: I think that the issue of greatest concern is having enough sources of clean water for everyone. \n#Person1#: I had no idea you were such an environmentalist before! \n#Person2#: To be honest, in order for the earth to continue to be a habitable place, we're all going to have to become more interested in the environment. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks people need to do more, like using public transportation, using renewable energy, and recycling, to prevent more damages from happening so that the earth can continue to be a habitable place. #Person1# is surprised by #Person2#'s expertise.","topic":"protect the earth"}
{"fname":"train_6464","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I borrow your CDs for our school dance? \n#Person2#: Oh, you don't ask much, do you? \n#Person1#: I promise I will personally guard every single one and they will come back in perfect condition. \n#Person2#: I'll tell you what. Your class can rent them from me for the night and buy back any damaged ones. \n#Person1#: That sounds fair. That's still cheaper than paying a band to come play for us. \n#Person2#: Not as fun though. A live band is way more exciting! \n#Person1#: Our class doesn't have enough money. We already checked into it. \n#Person2#: Let me know with your next dance. I know a band that may give you a break for the publicity. ","summary":"#Person1# borrows CDs from #Person2# for the school dance because inviting a band is not affordable. #Person2# promises to give them back in perfect condition; otherwise, his class will buy the damaged ones.","topic":"school dance"}
{"fname":"train_6465","dialogue":"#Person1#: That is the most boring, typical gift in the world! \n#Person2#: I know. But this year I want to get him an interesting tie. Like this one. \n#Person1#: That's not exactly a conversation piece. It's so plain. \n#Person2#: It's perfect! It's a Dilbert tie! \n#Person1#: The diagonal black and red stripes are really conservative though. . . \n#Person2#: But watch this. . . it bends upwards, just like Dilbert's tie. There's a wire inside. \n#Person1#: A fly-away tie! What a riot! ","summary":"#Person2# thinks a Dilbert tie is an interesting gift while #Person1# disagrees.","topic":"a gift"}
{"fname":"train_6466","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you are going to move. \n#Person2#: Yes, I found a better house near my office. I'm very satisfied with it. But I'm worrying. \n#Person1#: What are you worried about? \n#Person2#: I'm worrying about how to move all of my household stuff. You know, I have a lot of stuff. \n#Person1#: You can call a mover. \n#Person2#: How much dose that cost? \n#Person1#: Around 200 RMB for a truck. \n#Person2#: I think it's a little expensive. \n#Person1#: But think about it, you just need to pack your stuff and leave everything for the movers, how much trouble you will save. \n#Person2#: That's right. \n#Person1#: I know a mover which has a very good reputation for their service. I'll leave you their phone number. \n#Person2#: Wonderful. \n#Person1#: It's 83576888. \n#Person2#: Okay, thanks a lot. You did me a great favor just now. \n#Person1#: You're welcome. ","summary":"#Person2# is going to move. #Person1# recommends a mover with good services to #Person2# and convinces #Person2# it is worth the expensive price.","topic":"move house"}
{"fname":"train_6467","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening ladies. My name is Josh and I'll be your server tonight. May I take your order? \n#Person2#: Do you have any recommendations? \n#Person1#: Well, I personally like the chicken penne with cream mushroom sauce, but the prawn fettuccine is also very nice. \n#Person2#: Hmm. I'd like to have the grilled chicken, but can I have spaghetti instead of penne? \n#Person1#: Of course, mam. And for you? \n#Person3#: I . . . ah. . I'll have the horse tripe. ","summary":"#Person2# asks Josh for some recommendations, #Person2# takes Josh's recommendations partially while #Person3# orders horse tripe.","topic":"order dishes"}
{"fname":"train_6468","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long before we land, do you know?\n#Person2#: It's 3:00 o'clock now, so there is still an hour left. Why don't you get some sleep in the mean time? I'll wake you up when we reach Kennedy airport.\n#Person1#: OK. I stayed up past midnight writing the report. I'm a bit worn out.\n#Person2#: Why don't you put the seat back? You will feel more relaxed.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to get some sleep before landing since #Person1# stayed up late.","topic":"get sleep"}
{"fname":"train_6469","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where will we go during this break?\n#Person2#: I was thinking of a place in Mexico. Do you remember when we went to that really hot place several years ago, where the water was almost as warm as the air, and we had a hard time sleeping at night?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: I'd like to go back there.\n#Person1#: But... \n#Person2#: Don't worry though. We went during the summer last time, August I think. This time it'll be winter. It's perfect weather there in January. And we'll be able to watch the whales that live there from December to February.","summary":"#Person2# convinces #Person1# to travel to a place in Mexico again because the weather there in January is perfect.","topic":"travel plan"}
{"fname":"train_6470","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Mark, how are you?\n#Person2#: Great Cindy. What's new? Would you like to come in for coffee?\n#Person1#: I'd love to but to tell you the truth I'm right in the middle of making Rachel's birthday cake and I'm out of eggs. Do you think I could borrow a couple.\n#Person2#: Oh sure, no problem. How many do you need?\n#Person1#: Just two.\n#Person2#: Wait a minute, I'll get them.","summary":"Cindy borrows two eggs from Mark when she's making a birthday cake.","topic":"borrow eggs"}
{"fname":"train_6471","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever taken history 231?\n#Person2#: Yeah, last term.\n#Person1#: Who was the professor?\n#Person2#: Professor Johnson.\n#Person1#: I have him this semester. What do you think of him?\n#Person2#: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot. But fortunately, we can get high scores easily in his class.\n#Person1#: What did you end up getting?\n#Person2#: I got an A, but none of my test scores were that high. So I don't know how I got such a good score.\n#Person1#: Really? I was about to give it up. After hearing your experience, I think I will continue to stay in the class.\n#Person2#: You will get a better grade than your test scores.\n#Person1#: Thanks for the information. I feel relieved now.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Professor Johnson is a terrible instructor but students' final scores will be higher than expected. #Person1# feels relieved and decides to stay in the class.","topic":" a history class"}
{"fname":"train_6472","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Have a seat.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Thank you.\n#Person1#: I have your letter here. Your name is Robert Martin, right?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: And you hope to work here next month?\n#Person2#: Yes, Madam, if I can.\n#Person1#: Fine. You finished high school a year ago. Why didn't you go to college that year?\n#Person2#: Well, I have a sister in college now and there will be another one next year. So I have to make a little money for us.\n#Person1#: Good. It seems that you are a good young man. By the way, what's your best lesson in high school?\n#Person2#: Physics. I really enjoy it.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Have you discussed this with your parents?\n#Person2#: Oh, sure. My parents said I should decide it myself.\n#Person1#: OK, you can work here, but you better go to college if you have a chance. Good luck, young man.\n#Person2#: Thank you, madam. Good bye.","summary":"#Person1# asks Robert why he didn't go to college after high school. Robert explains he has to make money for his sisters. #Person1# is satisfied with Robert and offers him the job.","topic":"a job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6473","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anna Cole, I'm so glad that I find myself here with you in the training camp. I imagined the training is pretty hard.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: Could you please talk to me about your daily training?\n#Person2#: OK. I get up about 6:45. I have a very light breakfast at 7:00 and then I get to the pool by 7:30.\n#Person1#: I see. How long do you train?\n#Person2#: All daytime?\n#Person1#: You mean you swim for about 8 hours?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. Having trained for about 4 hours. I have lunch and then do track work and body exercises in the afternoon. I suppose I train until 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: That's a long day.\n#Person2#: It's alright.\n#Person1#: What about your free time? What do you do?\n#Person2#: Well, I usually watch TV. I like American programs and sometimes go dancing at a nearby club.\n#Person1#: Dancing?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I go to bed early at most nights.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Anna, and good luck to you.","summary":"Anna tells #Person1# who she meets in a training camp about her daily training schedule and her activities in her spare time.","topic":"a training camp"}
{"fname":"train_6474","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy a box of chocolates.\n#Person1#: OK. We have dark chocolates, milk chocolates, fruit chocolates and some chocolate with nuts in them. Which kind would you like?\n#Person2#: I prefer to buy fruit chocolates, please. My son likes them very much.\n#Person1#: All right. Anything else?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Oh yes, I want to buy some fruit. Do you have any strawberries? My daughter and my wife like them very much.\n#Person1#: Yes, they are over there. You can try one. They are very sweet.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Well, they don't look fresh enough. The pears look juicy. I'll take 3 kilos please. How much is the total?\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please. 55 yuan for the chocolates, and twenty one for the pairs, that will be 75 yuan in all, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Here is 100 yuan.\n#Person1#: Your change, please.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# buys his son's favorite fruit chocolates from #Person1#. He buys pears instead of his daughter and wife's favorite strawberries because the strawberries don't look fresh.","topic":"buy chocolates"}
{"fname":"train_6475","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, honey, do you have anything scheduled this weekend?\n#Person2#: No, why?\n#Person1#: You know Ryan got his knees badly injured while doing warming up exercises. He still stays in a hospital now.\n#Person2#: Oh my gosh. He loves soccer so much. Will he give up soccer?\n#Person1#: Actually, he will still get involved but won't risk reinjuring his knee. He's considering being a coach.\n#Person2#: Shall we go to see him and bring him some flowers as a get well soon present?\n#Person1#: Well, the surgery is scheduled for this Friday. He expects to be in the hospital till next Monday. Maybe we could see him on Saturday. But flowers do him no good. Anything practical?\n#Person2#: Then, some great chocolate and bread? You know if I were in his shoes, I'd prefer to get away from hospital food.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"Ryan injured his knees, but he will still be involved in soccer as a coach. #Person1# suggests visiting him and taking some presents for him.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_6476","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I really appreciate the opportunity to interview for this position.\n#Person2#: I was wondering if you like team projects, or projects that you work on alone.\n#Person1#: I like to work on group projects that value and need each individual ' s contributions.\n#Person2#: Are you most interested in a good steady job with benefits or one that will allow you to quickly advance?\n#Person1#: I have children so a steady job is important but I would like a chance to advance.\n#Person2#: How would you feel about relocating to another state?\n#Person1#: I could not relocate in the next year, but might be open to it in the future.\n#Person2#: Do you know how much this job offers per year?\n#Person1#: A minimum of 75, 000 per year.\n#Person2#: OK, well, that ' s all I need to know for now. If something comes up, we ' ll be contacting you.","summary":"#Person2# is interviewing #Person1#. #Person1# likes team projects, would like a chance to advance, could not relocate in the next year, and knows how much the job offers per year.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6477","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me a little about the organization? For example, how big is your workforce here?\n#Person2#: Well in total we have around 150 employees based in Hong Kong with another 400 in our head office in Beijing. The news desk staff in Hong Kong comprises around 80 staff.\n#Person1#: I see. And how about the working hours?\n#Person2#: Well, as you know Rebecca, in journalism work hours are not exactly nine to five. You could be on call at any time. We do have to work very unsociable hours at times.\n#Person1#: Well I am used to that, Mr. Parsons, so that ' s not really a shock for me.\n#Person2#: Good, as long as you understand that.\n#Person1#: And when do you need to fill the vacancy, Mr. Parsons?\n#Person2#: Yesterday! But no, we are hoping to start from the beginning of next month.\n#Person1#: That sounds ideal.","summary":"Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about their workforce and working hours. He wants Rebecca to fill the vacancy from the beginning of next month.","topic":"fill the vacancy"}
{"fname":"train_6478","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Could you have a taxi pick me up before 10:00 a. m.?\n#Person2#: What is your address?\n#Person1#: I stay at No. 115 Fucking Road.\n#Person2#: OK, a taxi will be there by 9:30.\n#Person1#: What are your rates?\n#Person2#: It is RMB 10 yuan initially and 2 yuan for each kilometer.\n#Person1#: I have a lot of luggage. Will those fit in the taxi?\n#Person2#: Take it easy. I'll send a larger to pick you up.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# will send a larger taxi to pick #Person1# up at No. 115 Fucking Road by 9:30.","topic":"send a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_6479","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, i am a new student here. Could you tell me where the English Department is?\n#Person2#: It is in that brand new, tall building over there. On the 9th floor.\n#Person1#: Where is the school cafeteria?\n#Person2#: It is the basement of that red building in front of the tower with big bells.\n#Person1#: Where is the Computer Center?\n#Person2#: The Computer Center is on the first floor of the library.\n#Person1#: Where is the library?\n#Person2#: The library is next to the Adminstration Building. The Adminstration Building is over there near the school ' s main entrance. There are school maps for free in the lobby of the Admin.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I will go get one.\n#Person2#: Sure. Glad to be of service. By the way, my name is Mike Sullivan. You will see me around a lot. I am running for President of the Student Government.\n#Person1#: Well, hi! My name is Eve Markowski. I am glad to meet you. With your friendly smile and helpful attitude. I am sure you will win.\n#Person2#: Thanks you for the encouragement.\n#Person1#: You are welcome. I ' d better go. Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Have a good day. Bye-Bye!","summary":"Eve Markowski is a new student. Mike Sullivan, who is running for President of the Student Government, tells her the location of the English Department, the school cafeteria, the Computer Center, and the library. Eve thinks Mike will win.","topic":"new student"}
{"fname":"train_6480","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack! You've really done it this time.\n#Person2#: What? What happened?\n#Person1#: I told you to get this consignment out last week. We can't very well run a light bulb conference without any light bulbs, can we? What am I going to do with you?\n#Person2#: Please, give me one more chance. I'll never let it happen again. I'm very sorry.\n#Person1#: Well, I guess I could give you one more chance, but this is the last time. In themeantime, I hear that Tom who normally does night shift is taking three weeks'vacation, Can you think of anyone who would be willing to work nights while he is gone?\n#Person2#: Um, me?\n#Person1#: Bingo!","summary":"Jack begs #Person1# for one more chance. #Person1# will give him another chance but asks him to work nights when Tom is gone.","topic":"another chance"}
{"fname":"train_6481","dialogue":"#Person1#: May, is this the Hall of Ancient China?\n#Person2#: Yes. Look at these historical relics here, amazing!\n#Person1#: Why are they all in glass boxes?\n#Person2#: For protection. Some relics will turn to dust if exposed to air.\n#Person1#: So there isn't air in the glass boxes?\n#Person2#: No, there isn't. There is a vacuum in every box.\n#Person1#: I wonder how old these things are. Thousands of years?\n#Person2#: Yeah, they all come from a very ancient time.\n#Person1#: Hey, look at the tripod. I've seen it on TV.\n#Person2#: It was made 4, 000 years ago. It's priceless!","summary":"May and #Person1# are visiting the Hall of Ancient China. May tells #Person1# the glass boxes and the vacuum inside are used to protect historical relics.","topic":"historic relics"}
{"fname":"train_6482","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just called Mr. Smith in Room 201, but there was no reply. Would you find out if he's still staying there?\n#Person2#: All right. One moment, please. . . No, Mr. Smith checked out this morning.\n#Person1#: Oh, he did? May I have his forwarding address, please?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid he didn't leave one.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Mr. Smith has checked out without leaving a forwarding address.","topic":"forwarding address"}
{"fname":"train_6483","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. My name is John Smith. I'm an import manager.\n#Person2#: How do you do, Mr. Smith? My name is Thou Hong.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet You, Ms. Thou. We've learned that you specialize in the export of electronic products.\n#Person2#: Will you please take a seat? Mr. Smith, have you seen the display of our electronic products in the exhibition hall downstairs?\n#Person1#: Yes. I had a look just now. I found some of the exhibits of excellent quality and beautiful design. I feel we\n#Person2#: Sure we can. You know, we've been in this line for more than twenty years.\n#Person1#: So, Ms. Thou, we're a newly-established company, but we have wide connections with wholesalers and retailers all over America.\n#Person2#: Good. We can hold more talks later on to iron out the details.\n#Person1#: Sure.","summary":"John Smith and Thou Hong agree to cooperate to import and export electric products. They will hold more talks later to iron out the details.","topic":"cooperation"}
{"fname":"train_6484","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there any cable for the Internet?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How much do I need to pay for it?\n#Person2#: Nothing. The landlord pays.\n#Person1#: Is there a mailbox in the apartment?\n#Person2#: Yes. Each apartment has one.\n#Person1#: Are there any parking lots for the tenants?\n#Person2#: Yes. But you need to pay $ 60 for it each month.\n#Person1#: Is there an alarm system in the apartment?\n#Person2#: Yes. We set up the new alarm system a few months ago.\n#Person1#: Who will take responsibility for the heating system if it has a problem?\n#Person2#: Of course we do. It is the landlord's responsibility.\n#Person1#: Are smoke detectors provided?\n#Person2#: Yes.","summary":"#Person1#, the tenant, asks #Person2# about the facilities of the house and the responsibilities of maintaining the heating system.","topic":"tenant and landlord"}
{"fname":"train_6485","dialogue":"#Person1#: You won't believe who's been elected to do overtime on the Baker account! Me! I'Ve already logged in 20 hours of overtime!\n#Person2#: Wow! Why so much? I thought they were getting you an assistant.\n#Person1#: They were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I'm left on my own to do the work. This is the first break I'Ve had all day.\n#Person2#: They're really running you into the ground. Why don't you ask for some time off? You could take a long weekend and go away somewhere.\n#Person1#: You won't believe who's been elected to do overtime on the Baker account! Me! I'Ve already logged in 20 hours of overtime!\n#Person2#: Wow! Why so much? I thought they were getting you an assistant.\n#Person1#: They were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I'm left on my own to do the work. This is the first break I'Ve had all day.\n#Person2#: They're really running you into the ground. Why don't you ask for some time off? You could take a long weekend and go away somewhere.\n#Person1#: You won't believe who's been elected to do overtime on the Baker account! Me! I'Ve already logged in 20 hours of overtime!\n#Person2#: Wow! Why so much? I thought they were getting you an assistant.\n#Person1#: They were supposed to, but so far nobody's turned up, and I'm left on my own to do the work. This is the first break I'Ve had all day.\n#Person2#: They're really running you into the ground. Why don't you ask for some time off? You could take a long weekend and go away somewhere.","summary":"#Person1# has already logged in 20 hours of overtime. #Person2# suggests #Person1# ask for some time off.","topic":"work overtime"}
{"fname":"train_6486","dialogue":"#Person1#: What may I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need to get a passport.\n#Person1#: You will need to apply for one.\n#Person2#: When will I be able to do that?\n#Person1#: You can do it right now, if you'd like.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this application.\n#Person2#: Then what do I do?\n#Person1#: I just need to take your picture.\n#Person2#: How long will it take for my passport to be ready?\n#Person1#: You will get it in a few weeks.\n#Person2#: That's perfect.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to apply for a passport. #Person2# will get it ready in a few weeks.","topic":"passport"}
{"fname":"train_6487","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have lots of friends.\n#Person2#: Really? How many do you have?\n#Person1#: I don't know, maybe one hundred.\n#Person2#: That is a lot of friends. Do you have a best friend?\n#Person1#: Of course. I have lots of best friends.\n#Person2#: How many best friends do you have?\n#Person1#: I think about twenty-five.\n#Person2#: Hmm. I have only one best friend.\n#Person1#: I feel sorry for you.\n#Person2#: I have only a few friends.\n#Person1#: You must be lonely. I will share my friends with you.\n#Person2#: That's very nice of you.","summary":"#Person1# has many friends, while #Person2# has only a few friends. #Person1# will share #Person1#'s friends with #Person2#.","topic":"friends"}
{"fname":"train_6488","dialogue":"#Person1#: For our lunch meeting with the investors, do we have to make a reservation at the restaurant or do we just show up?\n#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?\n#Person1#: I've arranged to meet them at the restaurant at twelve. Can you make the reservation a little earlier? If we start earlier, it will give us more time for a longer lunch.\n#Person2#: Are you planning on treating the investors to a full-course meal?\n#Person1#: Yes, we'll start with appetizers, follow with a soup and salad course, then main dishes of prime RMB or cordon bleu chicken, and finish up with a delicious rich dessert of some sort.\n#Person2#: That'll be pretty heavy for a mid-day meal, don't you think?\n#Person1#: As along as we stay away from anything alcoholic, we should be okay.\n#Person2#: With your prime RMB and chicken choices, you'd better hope nobody's vegetarian.\n#Person1#: We can make some special arrangement if we need to. After all, it's the company who is footing the bill.","summary":"#Person2# will reserve a table for a lunch meeting. #Person1# asks #Person2# to make it earlier and is planning a full-course meal without alcoholic. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to pay attention to vegetarians.","topic":"lunch meeting"}
{"fname":"train_6489","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy a parking permit, please.\n#Person2#: Are you a full-time student or do you attend part-time in the evenings?\n#Person1#: I attend both day and evening classes.\n#Person2#: Will you be riding a motorcycle or do you drive a car?\n#Person1#: I ride a motorcycle.\n#Person2#: That permit will run twenty-five dollars ; will that be cash or credit card?\n#Person1#: I'll use a credit card, thank you.\n#Person2#: Do you need a second permit for a car?\n#Person1#: No, just the motorcycle permit.\n#Person2#: Fine, here it is and have a great semester!","summary":"#Person1# needs a motorcycle parking permit for both day and evening classes and buys it with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"motorcycle permit"}
{"fname":"train_6490","dialogue":"#Person1#: How time flies!\n#Person2#: Bill and Betty have already grown up.\n#Person1#: I can still remember our first date.\n#Person2#: Look at that big tree over there.\n#Person1#: Yeah, oh my god! It's still there. We have our first date right on there.\n#Person2#: Do you know that I fell in love with you at the first sight then?\n#Person1#: You seemed to be dull at that time.\n#Person2#: But you agreed to go out with me at last.\n#Person1#: ( Smile ) I can't believe this for it's been 20 years since we got married.\n#Person2#: So do you feel happy now?\n#Person1#: I couldn't have been any happier!\n#Person2#: Of course, we are the happiest family in the world.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are recalling the past. They still feel happy as a family after getting married for 20 years.","topic":"happiest family"}
{"fname":"train_6491","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, what's wrong?\n#Person2#: You!\n#Person1#: What are you talking about? What did I do?\n#Person2#: You told Martha that I was on a date? What was that all about?\n#Person1#: No. . . that's not what I meant. I didn't mean that. She asked me where you were and I jokingly said that you were on a date with Sara. I thought Martha knew that you and Sara were just friends.\n#Person2#: She started feeling suspicious after you said that.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry man. I didn't know. I didn't mean to screw anything up.\n#Person2#: Martha gets jealous easily and it took a while to convince her that Sara was just a friend. Now, I have to explain to Sara that I can't hang around her because of you.\n#Person1#: Look. I really didn't mean to, and next time I see Martha, I'll really tell her that you and Sara are really just friends.\n#Person2#: Don't bother.","summary":"Jack is angry with #Person1# because #Person1# jokingly told Martha that Jack was on a date with Sara and Martha felt suspicious. #Person1# wants to make it up but Jack refuses.","topic":"joke"}
{"fname":"train_6492","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know something about Mount Tai?\n#Person2#: Yes. But not too much. It is considered as the head of five sacred mountains in China.\n#Person1#: Five sacred mountains? Why people call them so?\n#Person2#: Because in history, the Chinese emperors used to climb onto these mountains and pay tribute to their ancestors and pray for good harvest and prosperity for the whole nation.\n#Person1#: Got it. Can we see any things left by them?\n#Person2#: Definitely. There are many wall paintings and inscriptions on the huge rocks on the mountain.\n#Person1#: I want to see them. How can I go there?\n#Person2#: That is easy. You can go directly to Tai'an city and buy a ticket to Mount Tai.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about Mount Tai, including its history and the historical relics. #Person1# wants to visit it. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to go there.","topic":"Mount Tai"}
{"fname":"train_6493","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me! Are you Bart Simpson from Western Electronics?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: I am Steven. I am here to meet you.\n#Person2#: Thank you for meeting me at the airport, Steven.\n#Person1#: You must be tired after the long flight. Let me carry the bags for you.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Where is our car?\n#Person1#: Our car is in the parking lot. We've booked a room for you. I will take you to the hotel soon. Let's go.\n#Person2#: OK. Let's go.","summary":"Steven comes to meet Bart Simpson at the airport and will take him to the hotel.","topic":"airport"}
{"fname":"train_6494","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate this kind of weather!\n#Person2#: When I was a kid, there was a weather who said there is no such thing as bad weather.\n#Person1#: I think he had water on the brain. This is bad.\n#Person2#: He said there are only all kinds of good weather.\n#Person1#: Okay, Pollyanna, what's so good about this weather?\n#Person2#: Well, for one, we have an excuse to stay home.\n#Person1#: We'get'to stay home? Do you know something that I don't?\n#Person2#: I know that there is hot chocolate in the kitchen and some new Cds just waiting for us.","summary":"#Person1# hates this kind of weather but Pollyanna tries to find something good about this weather.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_6495","dialogue":"#Person1#: Elegance Hotel, is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I would like to make a reservation for four nights next week, from Tuesday to Friday.\n#Person1#: All right, single or double room?\n#Person2#: Single room with a bath room, please. I would like a room with a view of the whole city.\n#Person1#: All right. We have a single room available right now.\n#Person2#: What's the rate, please?\n#Person1#: 578 yuan a night, plus VAT, including air-conditioner and TV.\n#Person2#: Does that include breakfast? Can I make calls on outside line?\n#Person1#: Yes, it includes English breakfast. For the phone, I am afraid you can not.\n#Person2#: OK, that's fine. Could you hold it for me?\n#Person1#: Would you like to confirm the reservation?","summary":"#Person2# wants to make a reservation at the Elegance Hotel for four nights next week. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the rate and the facilities.","topic":"make a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_6496","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please come in and sit down. I'm happy to finally meet you.\n#Person2#: Same here, Ms. Drake. I've been looking forward to this.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry I kept you waiting.\n#Person2#: No, no, no, not at all, you were right on time. I was early. I hope I didn't rush you. I'm glad for the opportunity to interview with you.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Can I get you some coffee or a cup of tea?\n#Person2#: I'm fine, thank you.\n#Person1#: Good, then let's get to the interview.\n#Person2#: Great, that's why I'm here.","summary":"Ms. Drake and #Person2# greet each other. They will get to the interview.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6497","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, Miss?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm excited to hear about your new product.\n#Person1#: OK. I'm sure you will love what this new automatic answering system can do for your business.\n#Person2#: Yes. I've heard a lot about it.\n#Person1#: Watch our computer demonstration, please. You'll be convinced that our product is superior. ( After the demonstration )\n#Person2#: Yes, I would have to agree with you. It seems to offer more options than the others. But new product sometimes has a few troubles. How about yours?\n#Person1#: Our systems are 100 % trouble-free.\n#Person2#: How do you ensure quality?\n#Person1#: Any of our new products shall go through a 1-3 month testing period.\n#Person2#: Are your prices negotiable?\n#Person1#: Yes, our prices are negotiable, but our quality is not.\n#Person2#: What happens if I am not satisfied with my purchases?\n#Person1#: Your satisfaction is guaranteed, or we refund your money.\n#Person2#: I see. But I have to discuss it over with my boss before I make a decision.\n#Person1#: OK. I hope you will be in touch with me shortly.","summary":"#Person1# introduces their new automatic answering system to #Person2# and guarantees its quality. #Person2# asks about the price and refund policies and will discuss it over with her boss before she makes a decision.","topic":"automatic answering system"}
{"fname":"train_6498","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your English ability?\n#Person2#: Not bad. I'm proficient in both written and spoken English.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me something about your English education?\n#Person2#: I studied English in junior and senior high school. And in college, I took English conversation lessons. They were given by foreign tutors.\n#Person1#: Have you passed College English Test Band 4 or Band 6?\n#Person2#: Band 6.\n#Person1#: Great. Can you file in English?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't, but I'd be glad to learn.\n#Person1#: You would be using a lot of English in this job. Can you manage English conversation?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think I can. I often talk to foreigners at English corner held twice a week at my college. They say my English is pretty good.\n#Person1#: Excellent. How is your English ability in reading and writing?\n#Person2#: I have been attending an evening course in English writing for 2 years and I often read novels, magazines and newspapers in English.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s English ability. #Person2# is proficient in both written and spoken English and tells #Person2#'s English education. #Person2# has passed College English Band Test 6 and can manage English conversation.","topic":"English ability"}
{"fname":"train_6499","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you use an ATM card, Billy?\n#Person2#: It's easy, grandpa. Insert you card into the machine here. Then wait a moment. OK. Now you enter your PIN. It should have four numbers.\n#Person1#: Oh yes. I'Ve got it written down here. Just a minute.\n#Person2#: You really shouldn't write it down. You should memorise it. You can change it to a more convenient number if you like.\n#Person1#: OK, I'Ve entered my PIN. There are several options on the screen. I guess I just choose which service I want, don't I?\n#Person2#: Yes. Choose the service you need to use. If you choose to withdraw money, the machine will ask you how much you want.\n#Person1#: I can just enter the amount using the key, right?\n#Person2#: That's right. Give the machine a moment to process you request. Then take your money.\n#Person1#: These machines aren't very difficult to use. In fact, I quite like them. They are much faster than dealing with a band clerk.","summary":"Billy teaches #Person2#, his grandpa, to use an ATM card and advises him to memorize his PIN instead of writing it down. #Person2# thinks the machines aren't very difficult to use.","topic":"ATM"}
{"fname":"train_6500","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to see if I qualify for a home loan.\n#Person2#: I can help you. How much money do you make per year?\n#Person1#: I make around one hundred thousand dollars per year.\n#Person2#: How long have you been on your current job?\n#Person1#: I have only worked at this job for 6 months, but I have a longer job history elsewhere.\n#Person2#: Do you have any other outside income from rental property or a trust?\n#Person1#: No, I only receive my salary.\n#Person2#: Do you know your credit score?\n#Person1#: I think that it is around 600.\n#Person2#: By crunching the numbers and putting in your expenses, I estimate that you can afford a house of around five hundred thousand dollars.","summary":"#Person2# asks about #Person1#'s job history, income, and credit score and estimates that #Person1# can afford a house of around five hundred thousand dollars.","topic":"home loan"}
{"fname":"train_6501","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, what's the screen near your steering wheel for?\n#Person2#: It's a portable TV. It's a popular thing now.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's new to me. So what's on everyday?\n#Person2#: News about current affairs, documentaries, music, movies, noncommercial ads and so on.\n#Person1#: Is there anything interesting?\n#Person2#: Yes, there are something good and informative. I think that many people underestimate the value of TV in education.\n#Person1#: I agree. Are there any commercials on the TV?\n#Person2#: Of course. Because the TV stations need to make money from commercials between the programs.\n#Person1#: That makes a lot of sense. Does the TV work well?\n#Person2#: Not always. It depends on the transmission of the satellite signals.\n#Person1#: I got it. Do you pay for the programs?\n#Person2#: Yes, 50 Yuan per month.\n#Person1#: It is a little bit expensive, but it's worth it.\n#Person2#: Yeah. You know driving is boring. TV can get me out of the fatigue of driving.\n#Person1#: It can also entertain your passengers like me.\n#Person2#: That's the point.","summary":"#Person1# is curious about the screen near the steering wheel. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's a portable TV and introduces its programs and how it works to #Person1#. They agree it's entertaining.","topic":"portable TV"}
{"fname":"train_6502","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I come in?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: How are you doing, sir?\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. Are you coming for the interview as a secretary? What's your name?\n#Person1#: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Li Hua. Nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. Miss Li. please have a seat. I am Peter Smith, the General Manager.","summary":"Li Hua comes to Peter Smith for the interview as a secretary.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6503","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am having some plumbing problems and need them fixed.\n#Person2#: What exactly is wrong with the plumbing?\n#Person1#: The toilet flushes really slowly.\n#Person2#: Are there any problems with the plumbing in the kitchen?\n#Person1#: Both the kitchen and the bathroom plumbing are messed up.\n#Person2#: How long have you had these problems?\n#Person1#: It has been going on for a while, but just started to get worse this morning.\n#Person2#: I will send someone out to take a look at the problem. Will you be home this afternoon?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will be home this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Fine. I will be there around two. If someone is not there, I will use my key to get in.","summary":"#Person1# is having some plumbing problems in the kitchen and the bathroom. #Person2# will send someone to take a look this afternoon.","topic":"plumbing problem"}
{"fname":"train_6504","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Miss Liu, I've enjoyed talking with you. Thank you for your interest in this job.\n#Person2#: It's my honor, Mr. Mike. By the way, how can I know whether I am accepted or not?\n#Person1#: We hope to make a decision in the next few days. We'll notify you of our decision by mail, is this convenient for you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Thank you very much. I am looking forward to hearing from you.\n#Person1#: Good luck to you, good-bye.\n#Person2#: Good-bye.","summary":"Mr. Mike tells Miss Liu they will notify her of their decision by mail.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6505","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Bell. How are you today? Are you here to sort out your L \/ C documents?\n#Person2#: Yes. I've been through them and there's a problem, a rather major discrepancy actually. You see? It should be KN509.\n#Person1#: I see, here it says KM509.\n#Person2#: Exactly, if we accept these it could cause a lot of problems in our record and our accounts system because the numbers don't match.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see what you mean. You need to reject these documents.","summary":"Mr. Bell finds a problem in the L\/C documents. #Person1# suggests he reject them.","topic":"discrepancy"}
{"fname":"train_6506","dialogue":"#Person1#: These vegetables taste very sweet.\n#Person2#: Sure, I planted them. They're organic.\n#Person1#: Really? Dad, how do you know how to plant organic vegetable?\n#Person2#: Well, it's a secret.\n#Person1#: Dad, come on! Just tell me.\n#Person2#: Well, honey, I can teach you how to plant them if you want to learn.","summary":"#Person1# is curious about how #Person2# knows how to plant organic vegetables.","topic":"plant organic vegetables"}
{"fname":"train_6507","dialogue":"#Person1#: So am I on the right road to Piccadilly Circus?\n#Person2#: I think so, ' cause I remember the policeman told me this is the very way.\n#Person1#: What did he say?\n#Person2#: Just head straight up the street about two blocks and then turn left.\n#Person1#: That's it. I think we're one block beyond.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think they are on the right road according to the policeman's words.","topic":"right road"}
{"fname":"train_6508","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello!\n#Person2#: Hello! May I speak to Mr. White?\n#Person1#: Speaking.\n#Person2#: This is Michael's mother. I want to ask for two days' leave for him.\n#Person1#: Oh, what's the matter with him?\n#Person2#: He has a bad cold. I want to take him to see a doctor.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope he will get well soon.","summary":"Michael's mother calls Mr. White to ask for two days' leave for Michael because Michael has a bad cold.","topic":"ask for leave"}
{"fname":"train_6509","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Freda speaking.\n#Person2#: Hello, Freda. It is me-Steven. I was wondering if you'd like to watch football games with me.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to. But when?\n#Person2#: Well, how about Friday evening?\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm afraid I can't. I've got to work until 9 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Oh, what a pity!\n#Person1#: But what about Saturday evening? I'm free then.\n#Person2#: Yes, Saturday evening would be fine.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. What time shall we meet?\n#Person2#: Shall we say a quarter to seven?\n#Person1#: Right. I'll see you then.","summary":"Steven invites Freda to watch football games together. They agree on watching it on Saturday evening.","topic":"watch football games"}
{"fname":"train_6510","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've given you a corner room on the fifth floor with a nice view of the park. Shall I send your luggage to your room?\n#Person2#: No, that's all right. I haven't got any. I wasn't intending to stay the night in town, but I missed my plane. By the way, do you happen to have a store? I need a toothbrush and some envelopes.\n#Person1#: We have one on the left of the hall, but it is already closed.\n#Person2#: I really need these things. Is there a store anywhere that's open at this hour?\n#Person1#: Certainly, that's not difficult. Just ten minutes walk. There is one open 24 hours. Turn right when you leave the hotel. Go to the second stoplight and turn left. You'll the store on the right hand side of the road.","summary":"#Person2# missed #Person2#'s plane and has to stay the night at #Person1#'s hotel. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# can get envelopes and a toothbrush from the store open at this hour and shows #Person2# the way.","topic":"miss the plane"}
{"fname":"train_6511","dialogue":"#Person1#: Rebecca, I've come to say sorry to you.\n#Person2#: Why, Peter?\n#Person1#: I can't find the dictionary you lent me.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, Peter. Maybe someone is using it now.\n#Person1#: But nobody is in the classroom now.\n#Person2#: Well, nothing serious, Peter. It's only an old dictionary.\n#Person1#: I'll buy a new dictionary for you.\n#Person2#: No, I won't hear of that. If I need a new dictionary, I'll buy one myself.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry for being so careless.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter. Let's talk about something else.","summary":"Peter apologizes to Rebecca because he can't find the dictionary she lent him. Rebecca tells him it doesn't matter.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_6512","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I wonder if you have a one-bedroom apartment to rent.\n#Person1#: Let me check. Yes, we have one. It's on Nanjing Street, near a shopping center and a subway station.\n#Person2#: Sounds nice. Does it face south?\n#Person1#: Well. the bedroom faces east and the living room north. But it looks out on a beautiful park.\n#Person2#: Mmm, is the living room large?\n#Person1#: Yes. it's quite big. And there's a small kitchen and a bathroom as well. It's very comfortable.\n#Person2#: Well, what's the rent per month?\n#Person1#: 800 yuan.\n#Person2#: Mmm. it's more than I have in mind. Let me think it over. I'll call you back in a day or two.\n#Person1#: Certainly.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent an apartment. #Person1# recommends one and introduces its location, orientations, rooms, and rent. #Person2# thinks it's expensive and will think it over.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_6513","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, I wish we had taken the lift.\n#Person2#: Cheer up. It's already on the 8th floor.\n#Person1#: But I am really tired out.\n#Person2#: Just think it's helpful for our health.\n#Person1#: Possibly, but if I know it was so far up, I wouldn't have suggested walking.","summary":"#Person1# is tired out when walking the stairs. #Person2# cheers #Person1# up.","topic":"stairs"}
{"fname":"train_6514","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jim. Where are you going?\n#Person2#: To the cinema. What about coming with me?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm going home. My friend's expecting me.\n#Person2#: What a pity! I believe it's a very good film.\n#Person1#: Do you go to the cinema a lot?\n#Person2#: Once a week. Most nights I sit at home and watch TV.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. By the way, where are you going for your holidays this year?\n#Person2#: I don't know yet. My wife's going to her mother's for a couple of weeks. She lives by the sea, you know.\n#Person1#: Oh, does she? That's convenient.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I want to go to the country.\n#Person1#: Don't you like the sea?\n#Person2#: Yes, very much. But I need peace and quiet when I'm on holiday.","summary":"Jim is going to the cinema and invites #Person1# to join him but #Person1# is going home. They then talk about where to go for the holidays.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_6515","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, I'm one of the students who rented your flat. It's 55 Park Road.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Everything all right?\n#Person1#: Not exactly. I'm afraid there are a couple of problems.\n#Person2#: Oh! I'm sorry to hear that. What kind of problems?\n#Person1#: Well, we haven't had any hot water for a couple of days now. I wonder if you could send someone to have a look at it.\n#Person2#: Of course. I'll get someone to come around at the weekend.\n#Person1#: Well, could he come around a bit sooner? I don't think we can manage until the weekend.\n#Person2#: I see. Okay. I'll send someone over this afternoon then.\n#Person1#: There's also the matter of the fridge. We all assumed there would be one in the flat when we moved in, because that's what we read from the advertisement in the newspaper.\n#Person2#: Ah, yes. Sorry about that. I got rid of the old fridge, but I didn't get around to ordering a new one yet. I'm really sorry. I'll order one today and get it delivered to you tomorrow.\n#Person1#: We bought one on the Internet actually. But could you pay us back?\n#Person2#: Of course. Just tell me how much you paid for it.\n#Person1#: It's 260 pounds. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# has a couple of problems with the flat. #Person1# hasn't had hot water for a couple of days and there wasn't a fridge as it had been advertised. #Person2# will send someone over this afternoon and promises to pay #Person1# for the new fridge.","topic":"flat"}
{"fname":"train_6516","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really need a vacation. I just can't decide where to go.\n#Person2#: Have you ever been to Curacao?\n#Person1#: No, I haven't. It's so far.\n#Person2#: Oh, come on! In this day and age, nothing is far. Besides, once you get there, it's like being in paradise. I really think you should consider it. In fact, I suggest you ask your travel agent about it.\n#Person1#: What's so great about Curacao? It's just another tropical island with a pretty beach.\n#Person2#: Just another tropical island? Bright sunny days with blue water rolling upon to the clean white sand. Gentle winds blowing through the palm trees of clear move at night. Come on! It's a tremendous place to go.\n#Person1#: Oh, I don't know.\n#Person2#: Look! You can go wherever you want. But it's important that you relax during your vacation. And Curacao is the perfect place for that. I mean, you can do all the things you like to do. Play tennis, swim, read, rest, not to mention eat well and get a great suntan. Why are you so hesitant? Come on! Be adventurous.\n#Person1#: You're certainly making it sound better by the minute. OK, maybe I'll check it out with my travel agent.\n#Person2#: I suggest you hurry. This is a very busy time of the year. And reservations aren't always easy to get. And it is absolutely necessary that you have reservations.","summary":"#Person1# can't decide where to go on vacation. #Person2# strongly recommends Curacao and tells #Person1# it's the perfect place to relax. #Person1# finally decides to check it out with #Person1#'s travel agent and #Person2# suggests #Person1# hurry.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_6517","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to Chicago, Granny.\n#Person2#: Why won't the car go? What's wrong with the car?\n#Person1#: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America.\n#Person2#: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave?\n#Person1#: Oh 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May.\n#Person2#: You're feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on May 6th. The course ends two weeks later on May 20th.\n#Person2#: How many other young people are going on this course?\n#Person1#: 24.\n#Person2#: I'm sure there are plenty more, but how many?\n#Person1#: (louder) I said 24, Granny.\n#Person2#: I see. What will you have to take?\n#Person1#: I'll have to take lots of warm clothing.\n#Person2#: Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes?\n#Person1#: (shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It's cold there!\n#Person2#: If you're cold, put the heater on. There's no need to shout. I'm not deaf!","summary":"#Person1# tells Granny #Person1# is going to Chicago on 5th May to take a course and will bring warm clothing, but Granny can't hear it very clearly so #Person1# keeps repeating loudly.","topic":"deaf"}
{"fname":"train_6518","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like another piece of chicken?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. It's delicious. Did you cook it in Qianmen. How about some sandwiches?\n#Person1#: Oh, no. It's Kentucky Fried Chicken. I bought it in Qianmen. How about some sandwiches?\n#Person2#: Well, just one, please. Hmm, it's nice! You bought them in Kentucky Restau-rant al- so, didn't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did. Let me give you some more chicken. There's plenty more.\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm full I'd like a cup of tea, please.\n#Person1#: Ok. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you. What a delicious supper!","summary":"#Person1# bought Kentucky Fried Chicken in Qianmen. #Person2# thinks the chicken and the sandwiches are delicious.","topic":"Kentucky Fried Chicken"}
{"fname":"train_6519","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I recommend you Tsingtao beer? \n#Person2#: Tsingtao beer? \n#Person1#: Yes, sir. It's one of the best beers in China. \n#Person2#: Really? \n#Person1#: Yes. The beer is brewed by using carefully selected malts, rice, hops and natural water from the Lao Mountain. \n#Person2#: How about its taste? \n#Person1#: Fine, sir. \n#Person2#: That sounds great. Two Tsingtao beers, please. \n#Person1#: Tin or bottle? \n#Person2#: Tin, please. \n#Person1#: Would you like it on the rocks, sir? \n#Person2#: No, thank you. \n#Person1#: You're welcome. ","summary":"#Person1# recommends Tsingtao beer to #Person2#. #Person2# takes two tins of it.","topic":"Tsingtao beer"}
{"fname":"train_6520","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, China Travel Agency. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to travel to London. So I want to make a reservation for me on May fourth.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, but the flights are fully booked on that day. The next available flight is on May fifth. They have 2 flights: one at 9:30 AM and the other at 2:00 PM. Both flights have seats available.\n#Person2#: That's great. I'd like to take the first available flight. What's the fair, please?\n#Person1#: 2250 yuan.\n#Person2#: Here is 2300 yuan.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Here's the change for you and here are the ticket and receipt. Have a good time!","summary":"#Person2# reserves a ticket to London on May fifth at 9:30 AM and pays 2250 yuan for it with #Person1#'s help.","topic":"ticket to London"}
{"fname":"train_6521","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry I'm late, Cindy.\n#Person2#: That's alright, Joe. My house isn't that easy to find. But you know, you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a smart car.\n#Person1#: A smart car? What's that?\n#Person2#: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart, that something like a GPS with a map display and a voice. You just enter the address where you want to go and the voice tells you how to get there street by street.\n#Person1#: Hey. That's just like my brother. He never gets lost and he's always telling me the best route. So what else will smart cars be able to do?\n#Person2#: Well. The article said that they'll be equipped with warning systems that will warn drivers if they're getting too close to other cars with an alarm signal. And they'll even put on the brakes if the drivers don't.\n#Person1#: It seemed to be reported on TV, too. Tell me, Cindy, will these cars be smart enough to fill themselves up with gas?\n#Person2#: Not that I know of. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm not late, because I got lost. I am late because I ran out of gas on the way over here.","summary":"Joe is late. Cindy believes he wouldn't have gotten lost if he had a smart car and explains how it works, but it turns out that Joe is late because he ran out of gas.","topic":"smart car"}
{"fname":"train_6522","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Daisy.\n#Person2#: Hi Tom. I hope you are getting on well at college.\n#Person1#: I am. I've made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses.\n#Person2#: Great. Me, too. So what do you like most about our college?\n#Person1#: I especially like the swimming pool.\n#Person2#: Yes, me too. The school gym and the playground are very good. Oh, you didn't tell me what you are studying there.\n#Person1#: I'm doing business studies. I hope to get a job in Toronto after graduating since that's where my parents live now.\n#Person2#: What about your friend Zoe?\n#Person1#: She is from Sydney. Her father runs a hotel business in Canberra and she is doing a degree in math. What about you, Daisy?\n#Person2#: I'm studying law.\n#Person1#: Great. So I'll know who to call if I ever need a lawyer.\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"Tom and Daisy enjoy their college life. Tom is doing business studies and Daisy is studying law. They talk about their career plan.","topic":"college life"}
{"fname":"train_6523","dialogue":"#Person1#: You've reached the number of the student registration office, if you want to reach the admissions office, press 1. For general information, press 2. Good morning, admissions office. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, my name is Terry and I'm interested in finding out whether history 107 is full yet.\n#Person1#: Do you know the official registration code for that class?\n#Person2#: It is HIS107BC3.\n#Person1#: Um... ... It says that the class is full you could check back in a couple of weeks. Some places will probably open up by that time. There's a waiting list, and that means that you'd have to wait for your turn to come up.\n#Person2#: I understand. Well, one more question. Is the general housing office on the same floor as the registration office?\n#Person1#: Yes. In fact, I've got the number, so if you'd like, I can put you through. Please hold and I will put you through.\n#Person2#: Thanks. That should save me a coin or two.","summary":"Terry is calling the admissions office. #Person1# tells him history 107 is full and will put him through to the general housing office.","topic":"admissions office"}
{"fname":"train_6524","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now we turn to Maotan, an president of the student union of Dongfang College. She is going to talk to us about after class sports in her college, Miss MAO.\n#Person2#: Yes, well for the students and teachers in my college, after class sports have become an important part of life. Since they help increase energy and also just make people feel generally happier. For me personally, I like swimming and yoga, but most of the time I play tennis. I've been playing it ever since I got to school running, playing ball games and doing Tai Ji have also become very popular. Among many of us students and teachers dancing in the morning is especially popular these days. It is quite a scene to see so many people dancing together on the sports ground in the morning. I plan to join the crowd next term. My third year in college, I think it will be great fun. You would think it would be hard for students to get up so early with classes beginning at 8:00 AM, especially in the winter, but there are in fact, more People on the sports ground in the morning in the winter than in the summer. There are of course, some students playing football in the afternoon and some practicing Tai Ji in the evening when it's nice and quiet. Students can receive 2 credits for after class sports. But the most important reason for us to take an active part in sports is the college sports meet held in November every year.","summary":"Maotan, president of the student union of Dongfang College, talks about after-class sports in her college. She shares her experience of playing sports and describes that people play different sports at different times. She thinks the most important reason to play sports is the college sports meet.","topic":"after-class sports"}
{"fname":"train_6525","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Can I speak to Tom, please?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid he is not in at the moment.\n#Person1#: May I ask what time he will come back?\n#Person2#: I think he will come back at 3 p. m. Do you want to call later? Or would you like to leave a message for him?\n#Person1#: I'd like to leave a message. Please ask him to call me back as soon as he returns. I'm A and he has my number.\n#Person2#: OK. I will do that.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. Bye.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Bye.","summary":"A phones for Tom. #Person2# tells A Tom isn't available, so A requests #Person2# to leave a message.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_6526","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything else, apart from the Credit Rating and Debt to Asset Ratio?\n#Person2#: There is the Balance of Net Liabilities. This must not exceed its net assets and no business loss can be shown during the past two years.\n#Person1#: Right, OK. That, again, shouldn't be a problem.\n#Person2#: And the total ratio of return on assets should not be lower than the average, for that particular industry, for the first two quarters of the year.\n#Person1#: Well, as far as I can tell, we qualify.\n#Person2#: Of course we will need proof, originals and duplicate of everything. As soon as you bring in the proof and we assess it, it should be very quick indeed.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the needed documents for the credit. #Person1# thinks they qualify.","topic":"banking business"}
{"fname":"train_6527","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a beautiful watch. It goes very well with your ring.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Is that your wedding ring?\n#Person2#: I'm not married yet. It's my engagement ring.\n#Person1#: Well, congratulations. When is the big date?\n#Person2#: In June.\n#Person1#: Did you have the watch before getting the ring?\n#Person2#: Actually, we bought the ring together after I got the watch.\n#Person1#: You did a fabulous job with the selection. It's gorgeous.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much.\n#Person1#: What kind of watch is it?\n#Person2#: It's a Tag Heer.\n#Person1#: If you don't mind me asking, how much do they cost?\n#Person2#: This one is $ 1500. But they range from $ 600 to $ 3000.\n#Person1#: That's why it looks so nice. I should have figured. You always get what you pay for.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I would rather get one nice watch instead of 20 mediocre ones.","summary":"#Person1# admires #Person2#'s watch and ring and is told that #Person2#'s engaged. Then, #Person1# asks about the brand and the price of the watch.","topic":"a gorgeous watch"}
{"fname":"train_6528","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello again. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm back! It's nice to see you again. I'm here about those documents.\n#Person1#: Ah yes, the ones from Sapporo we were dealing with yesterday?\n#Person2#: That's right. I had a phone call asking me to come back in, about rejecting them?\n#Person1#: Well, we were contacted by your manager and he said. . .\n#Person2#: Yes, we talked about it and thought it was better and significantly quicker to ask the company to pay a Discrepancy Fee.\n#Person1#: The customer got back to us this morning and they have agreed to pay a Discrepancy Fee of 100 US dollars.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful news! I'm glad we decided to rethink our actions ; it's all turned out for the best this way. Thank you for helping us to fix that little problem.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# reject some documents from Sapporo and ask the company to pay a Discrepancy Fee.","topic":"business problem"}
{"fname":"train_6529","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Mr. Cui, could you tell me why you are interested in working with this company?\n#Person2#: I think working in this company could give me the best chance to use what I have learnt. As you know, I majored in computer programming in the university. I've cherished a desire to get a job where I can apply my knowledge. I know your company is one of the largest computer companies in the world, and I wish to have opportunity to develop my capabilities here. That's why I applied.\n#Person1#: I see. But have you ever done any work in this field?\n#Person2#: Yes, since 1993, I'Ve been employed as a clerk in the Beijing Branch of the DHAK Trading Corporation.\n#Person1#: Why do you plan to change your job?\n#Person2#: Because I would like to get a job in which I can have good opportunity for advancement, and the job was not challenging enough.\n#Person1#: Have you applied for work with any other companies?\n#Person2#: Yes, I applied with another company, but that was just to get experience in being interviewed.\n#Person1#: If you are accepted at both places, which company will you choose?\n#Person2#: This one, of course. Your company is my first choice. I want to work for you.","summary":"Mr. Cui tells #Person1# why he wants to work in this company and why he left his previous job. Though Mr. Cui applied with another company, #Person1#'s company is his first choice.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6530","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry to trouble you but there is a lot of noise in next room.\n#Person2#: Oh, is there? Which room is it?\n#Person1#: It. . . , I think the neighbor on the right.\n#Person2#: You mean the room 1818?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure, but I think so. I'm very exhaust but I can't sleep.\n#Person2#: All right madam, I'll check and tell them to be quiet.\n#Person1#: If the nest room is still noisy, could you give me a different room please?","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# about the neighbor's noise. #Person2#'ll check and tell them to be quiet.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_6531","dialogue":"#Person1#: wow, the duck looks so delicious. Should we order it, Rick?\n#Person2#: the chef is going to slice it into thin pieces. There will be around one hundred and twenty pieces of both skin and meat for each.\n#Person1#: I see. The chef is so skillful with his knife.\n#Person2#: absolutely. It is said that they serve 3, 000 ducks every day.\n#Person1#: incredible. By the way, what are these in the plates?\n#Person2#: oh, they are pancakes, hollowed sesame buns, scallions, cucumbers and oisin sauce. I will show you how to make one.\n#Person1#: thank you. I couldn't wait any longer to have a taste.\n#Person2#: Just roll it up and have a bite, Amy.\n#Person1#: oh, it's terrific. I love the floor. Can you tell me how it was prepared?\n#Person2#: certainly. First, a Beijing duck is specially selected. After it is cleaned and dressed, it will be roasted in an open oven. Only wood of fruit trees are used to fuel the fire to give the duck a unique\n#Person1#: it sounds really complicated. No wonder it tastes so great.\n#Person2#: Yes, Amy, please have some more.","summary":"Rick and Amy order a Beijing duck. Rick explains to Amy what the side dishes are and how a Beijing duck is prepared. Amy loves the taste.","topic":"Beijing duck"}
{"fname":"train_6532","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you watching another news report about the war?\n#Person2#: Yes. The two sides declared a short ceasefire but it broke down earlier today. Several military target were destroyed by bombing. Many civilians were among the dead and wounded.\n#Person1#: How did this war start?\n#Person2#: Bout side claim a small area of territory. Both sides tried to build border fences and began attacking each other.\n#Person1#: Politicians from both sides sound increasingly belligerent. Neither side wants to compromise.\n#Person2#: Relief agencies report that many civilians are in desperate need of food and shelter. Several European countries have agreed to send aid, but are afraid that their planes will be shot down.\n#Person1#: What do you think will happen?\n#Person2#: Both countries are very poor. Soon they will run out of money to finance the war. Then, perhaps, they will negotiate.\n#Person1#: It would be much simpler and cheaper if they negotiated first.","summary":"#Person2# shares #Person1# with some news about the war, then #Person2# tells #Person1# how the war started and what #Person2# thinks will happen.","topic":"a war"}
{"fname":"train_6533","dialogue":"#Person1#: There's a major problem with room 507.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that. Please tell me the exact problem.\n#Person1#: This room is overrun with cockroaches.\n#Person2#: There has been an occasional silverfish in the hotel, sir.\n#Person1#: I stopped counting at nine.\n#Person2#: Sir, this hotel just passed a thorough insect inspection with flying colors.\n#Person1#: Your inspector needs spectacles. The fact is that cockroaches are running rampant.\n#Person2#: I apologize, sir. Just a second, while I transfer you to my supervisor.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# to complain about the overrun cockroaches in #Person1#'s room. #Person2# will transfer #Person1# to #Person2#'s supervisor.","topic":"cockroaches"}
{"fname":"train_6534","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ugh. Another advertisement. They'Ve added two hours of advertisements to a two hours movie.\n#Person2#: Yeah. We're never going to get to the end of this one.\n#Person1#: Why are we watching it anyway?\n#Person2#: Well, it does have a lot of girls in it.\n#Person1#: True. True.\n#Person2#: Do you think Bruce Willis just drank a Coke for his health?\n#Person1#: Really? Did Coke pay him for that?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: You want something to drink?\n#Person2#: Yeah, Got a Coke?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: Hurry, the movie is coming back on.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are watching a movie embedded with many advertisements. They decide to get some Coke after watching a Coke advertisement.","topic":"watch a movie"}
{"fname":"train_6535","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Joanna. You are looking very charming in the new dress.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Does it suit me?\n#Person1#: Yes, it suits you very well. It certainly is unique. I don't think I'Ve seen anything like it before.\n#Person2#: I know. That's why I bought it. I hate wearing the same styles like everybody else is wearing.\n#Person1#: And the necklace, it matches your dress marvelously.\n#Person2#: It's very nice of you to say so. I should say you are glamorous yourself, as a matter of fact.\n#Person1#: Thank you for saying so.","summary":"#Person1# praises Joanna for her dress and necklace. Joanna thinks #Person1# is glamorous.","topic":"compliment"}
{"fname":"train_6536","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing for Christmas this year?\n#Person2#: All my relatives are getting together at my house.\n#Person1#: That's great. M OST of my family is coming home too.\n#Person2#: Who can't make it in your family?\n#Person1#: My sister. She is going to her in-law's house this year.\n#Person2#: That's too bad. So, what did you ask for Christmas this year?\n#Person1#: I asked Santa to bring me a new sweater and some computer games.\n#Person2#: I want some computer games also. I gave my parents a really long Christmas list.\n#Person1#: I hope that I get what I asked for.\n#Person2#: So what does your family do on Christmas Day?\n#Person1#: We wake up early and go to church. Then we come back home and open our gifts together. How about you?\n#Person2#: Our family is a little different. We go to church on Christmas Eve instead.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2#talk about what they will do for Christmas and what Christmas gifts they each want.","topic":"Christmas"}
{"fname":"train_6537","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Bob! We've been working hard at our lessons for a fortnight. So why don't we take it easy this weekend?\n#Person2#: Okay! What do you suggest?\n#Person1#: How about seeing a play? I hear Hamlet is on at the National Theater.\n#Person2#: Is that so? Why not?\n#Person1#: ( looking at a newspaper ) Oh, dear me! There's no performance at the National theater this weekend. So we have to go to cinema instead.\n#Person2#: What's on?\n#Person1#: Let me see. . um. Gone With the Wind. It is on at six cinemas on Saturday night.\n#Person2#: That sounds interesting. Which is the nearest?\n#Person1#: Ah. The Royal, I think.\n#Person2#: What time does it start?\n#Person1#: Why don't we go to the 7:30 show? It is convenient to us, I think.\n#Person2#: But we won't have enough time for dinner.\n#Person1#: Do you want to go to the earlier or the later show?\n#Person2#: Ah. . . I fancy going to the later show.\n#Person1#: Then, there's a 9:30 show.\n#Person2#: That's Okay, I think.\n#Person1#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# and Bob want to relax after studying for a fortnight. Since there's no performance of Hamlet at the National Theater this weekend, they'll see Gone With the Wind at the cinema instead.","topic":"entertainment"}
{"fname":"train_6538","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is my hair done yet?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I just need to make the final touches.\n#Person1#: How long until you're finished?\n#Person2#: I'm finished. What do you think?\n#Person1#: I like my hair so much.\n#Person2#: Do you really?\n#Person1#: It's beautiful.\n#Person2#: Well, thank you very much.\n#Person1#: How much is it for my hair?\n#Person2#: You owe me $ 55.\n#Person1#: Thanks for everything.\n#Person2#: You are very welcome. Come back again.","summary":"#Person1# has #Person1#'s hair done with #Person2#'s assistance. #Person1# likes the haircut very much.","topic":"cut hair"}
{"fname":"train_6539","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think he won't remember White Day.\n#Person2#: Silly, you should make sure he does.\n#Person1#: Uh-huh. How about you?\n#Person2#: He's buying me a handbag, and then dinner at a gorgeous restaurant.\n#Person1#: You got a big return for a small gift.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what gifts they'll get for Whity Day.","topic":"White Day"}
{"fname":"train_6540","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's almost Christmas. What are you doing this weekend?\n#Person2#: Nothing special, just working. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Well, I still haven't finished my Christmas shopping. Do you want to go shopping with me this weekend?\n#Person2#: I'd like to, but I'm not sure if I can. Work has been really busy lately. Why don't we go on Friday instead?\n#Person1#: Friday's not good. I think the stores will be very crowded and I have to work.\n#Person2#: OK, then let's try to go this weekend. I should know if I can go by Friday. Is it OK if I call you then?\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's fine.\n#Person2#: What's your number?\n#Person1#: 233-331-8828. Let me give you my email address too. It's Tom861@gmail. com\n#Person2#: OK, I'll talk to you soon.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"Tom invites #Person2# to do Chrismas shopping on Friday night, but #Person2# isn't sure if #Person2# will be available. Tom gives #Person2# his contact information and #Person2#'ll tell him then.","topic":"Christmas shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6541","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I lose weight, doctor? I seem to get fatter even when I just look at food?\n#Person2#: Well, Jim. It is a combination of how much you eat, the type of food you eat, and when you eat your meals.\n#Person1#: I never eat breakfast though.\n#Person2#: That's a big mistake, you should always have a good breakfast. You will not run your car without fuel, and as well you won't expect your body to work without food.\n#Person1#: I never thought about it that way.\n#Person2#: I bet you eat a large evening meal, then sit and watch TV or read a book. Then instead of burning off your energy, your body stores it as fat.\n#Person1#: Oh doctor, I feel so foolish.\n#Person2#: Well control is really using common sense when you plan your eating habits.\n#Person1#: I know doctor, thank you so much.","summary":"A doctor tells Jim how to lose weight and stresses the importance of breakfast and good eating habits.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_6542","dialogue":"#Person1#: You will never guess where my family is going for summer vacation.\n#Person2#: Let me try. It has to be somewhere amazing, and far away. . . Egypt?\n#Person1#: How in the world did you guess that? Did someone tell you already?\n#Person2#: Yes. I overheard your mom and my mom talking in the grocery store.\n#Person1#: I want to ride a camel and definitely see the pyramids!\n#Person2#: I wish our family took outrageous summer vacations like yours.\n#Person1#: It helps that my dad is an archaeologist.\n#Person2#: We'll get to go fishing at the river. I hate fish.","summary":"#Person1#'s family will go to Egypt for summer vacation while #Person2#'s family will go fishing though #Person2# hates fish.","topic":"a summer vacation"}
{"fname":"train_6543","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much do you expect to earn?\n#Person2#: I think salary is closely related to the responsibilities of the job. Shall we discuss my responsibilities with your company first?\n#Person1#: If you are hired, you are in charge of the design of toys that can meet the needs of the American market.\n#Person2#: I know it is a crucial position, but I can do it well. So I'm asking for 200, 000 Yuan a year as a starting salary.\n#Person1#: Ok.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing #Person2#'s expected earning.","topic":"expected salary"}
{"fname":"train_6544","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is Stanley still singing that Elvis song? He's really hogging the mike!\n#Person2#: If I hear ' Love Me Tender ' one more time, I think I'm going to go crazy!\n#Person1#: He sounds like a sick cow!\n#Person2#: Can we adjust the pitch a little? Maybe he'll sound better in a higher key.\n#Person1#: I already tried that. Nothing seems to help.\n#Person2#: Hey! Where are you going. . . ?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are complaining about Stanley's terrible singing.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_6545","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here.\n#Person1#: Well, you heard right. You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here. We have great discounts for students.\n#Person2#: I don't know much about computers. But I know I want a desktop computer with a lot of memory. And I need a printer.\n#Person1#: Well, first let's consider your computer. Here, for example, is a system I highly recommend-the Power Macintosh G3. it comes with 64 megabytes of total memory.\n#Person2#: Is that a lot? Sixty-four?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. It should be enough for any student needs you might have. What department are you in?\n#Person2#: History.\n#Person1#: Well, so you will mostly be using word processing, for writing papers. I recommend the Corel Word Perfect program for word processing. We can talk about software later. Let's talk about your hardware first. We have a special deal on right now. I should tell you about it, as it only goes until next Tuesday. If you buy one of these fifteen-inch color monitors with a Power Macintosh G3, you can actually get 30 percent off the usual sale price.\n#Person2#: Thirty percent?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Wow. That's really good. And you think this is really a good system for a graduate student?\n#Person1#: Yes. It's an excellent system.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Hey, wait. This has an Apple on it. Is this an Apple computer?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's a Macintosh. It's Apple. Mcintosh and Apple are the same thing.\n#Person2#: I don't want Macintosh. I want PC.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but our university computer center only sells Macintosh equipment.\n#Person2#: What? Are you serious?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: But nobody uses Macintosh!\n#Person1#: That's not true. Most of the students and professors in the university here use Macintosh. They find it is better for writing and word-processing, and that is what students mostly do. May I ask where you're from?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan.\n#Person1#: Well, I know that in most Asian countries Apple is not very popular. But here in America, especially in universities and publishing companies, Apple is very commonly used.\n#Person2#: But I need a computer that can handle writing in Chinese.\n#Person1#: There are several Chinese writing programs you can use with Macintosh. Chinese is no problem for Apple.\n#Person2#: Hmm. I think I should ask some of my friends for advice before I make a decision. I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: No, don't be sorry. It's reasonable to ask your friends. But believe me, most of the students here in the university-Asian students included-most of them use Apple.\n#Person2#: Well, thanks for your advice. I will probably come back later.\n#Person1#: You're very welcome. Here is my card, if you need any help.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a computer with a lot of memory and a printer. #Person1# recommends the Apple Macintosh which is popular among most of the students and professors in the university, but #Person2# wants a PC. So #Person2# will ask some friends for advice to consider whether to buy Macintosh.","topic":"buy a computer"}
{"fname":"train_6546","dialogue":"#Person1#: Put all baggage on the conveyor belt. Walk through the detector gate one at a time, please. Excuse me, ma'ma. Could you walk back through the doorway again, please?\n#Person2#: What for?\n#Person1#: Airport security. Could you empty your pockets over here, please?\n#Person2#: Really? I'm in a hurry. All right.\n#Person1#: Ah, a set of keys.\n#Person2#: I'm embarrassed! I forgot completely about them. I'm terribly sorry.\n#Person1#: That's all right. Enjoy your flight.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to walk through the doorway again for airport security and #Person2# embarrassedly finds a set of keys in her pockets.","topic":"airport security"}
{"fname":"train_6547","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good day. Is this the Business Centre?\n#Person2#: It is. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I want to make a deposit.\n#Person2#: Would that be a Fixed Deposit or a Current Deposit?\n#Person1#: A Current Deposit, please.\n#Person2#: We have various different types of Current Deposit, the Variable Term Deposit, a Notice Deposit and the Usual Current Deposit. Which would you like?\n#Person1#: Arm. . . just the usual, Current Deposit please.\n#Person2#: OK, just a moment. I'll find the relevant data and help you with that.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# make a usual Current Deposit at the Business Centre.","topic":"make a deposit"}
{"fname":"train_6548","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did I do?\n#Person2#: Do you really want to know?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do.\n#Person2#: You did pretty bad.\n#Person1#: Exactly how bad?\n#Person2#: You didn't pass the test.\n#Person1#: I don't understand how I could've failed it.\n#Person2#: There are a few reasons why you failed.\n#Person1#: What are the reasons?\n#Person2#: The main reason is the fact that you're a horrible driver.\n#Person1#: Can I take the test again?\n#Person2#: You'll be able to take the test again in a couple weeks.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s performance was so bad that #Person1# failed the driving test.","topic":"driving test"}
{"fname":"train_6549","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this the Law Firm of A & B?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. how can I help you?\n#Person1#: I need to speak to an attorney regarding filing corporate govemance.\n#Person2#: You would need to speak to Ms. Stevens.\n#Person1#: Is she available?\n#Person2#: One moment, please, and I will connect your call.","summary":"#Person1# phones to speak to an attorney regarding filing corporate govemance. #Person2#'ll connect #Person1#'s call to Ms. Stevens.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_6550","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to go to the bank.\n#Person2#: But they are closed today.\n#Person1#: Closed? Are you kidding? What is it, some kind of holiday today?\n#Person2#: Have you already forgotten? What's the date today?\n#Person1#: Oh, it's the first of April, April fool's day\n#Person2#: You forgot all about it, didn't you?\n#Person1#: So I have, but I has reminded me at least one thing I need to remember.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow is my wife's birthday.\n#Person2#: Better not forget that, so kill you if you don't get her something.","summary":"#Person2# lies to #Person1# because it's April Fool's day, which reminds #Person1# that tomorrow his wife's birthday.","topic":"April Fool's day"}
{"fname":"train_6551","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have this in blue?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. That one comes in green blue and red.\n#Person1#: And sorry. I can't find the price. How much is it?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's 39 dollars and 95 cents. It's on the sale at the moment.\n#Person1#: OK. Do you have it in extra small?\n#Person2#: I'll just go and check for you.","summary":"#Person1# wants a thing in blue and extra small. #Person2#'ll go and check for #Person1#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6552","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is Charles Richards from Channel 7 News, and we're down here, uh, at the City Mall, interviewing people on how they celebrate Christmas. And, uh, hi young lady. What is your name?\n#Person2#: Elizabeth Carter.\n#Person1#: And, uh, Elizabeth, uh. How does your family celebrate Christmas?\n#Person2#: We go sledding, and we go over to my grandparents' house and have dinner with them.\n#Person1#: Well, that is great, and let me ask this young man. Hi, what is your name? [Johnny.] And Johnny, how old are you?\n#Person3#: Five.\n#Person1#: And, uh, does your family eat anything particular for Christmas?\n#Person3#: Turkey ...\n#Person1#: And what does Christmas mean to you?\n#Person2#: Going to my grandma's and making their breakfast.\n#Person1#: Going to grandma's and making breakfast. And let me ask another young man. Hi, what is your name? [Steven.] Okay, and Steven, what does Christmas mean to you?\n#Person4#: Giving but not expecting to get.\n#Person1#: Now, that's kind of hard for a young man like yourself. What does that mean: Giving by not expecting?\n#Person4#: Well, one thing that we do is secret giving.\n#Person1#: Secret giving? Now how does that work in your family?\n#Person4#: We sneak up to the porch of somebody that we want to give to, we put the gift that we want to give to them, ring the doorbell, and hide.\n#Person1#: Ring the doorbell and hide? Uh, so you're not expecting something; you just want to be generous to someone else. Is that right?\n#Person4#: Yeah. That's correct.\n#Person1#: And let's interview one more. And, uh, how do you celebrate Christmas? What is the best thing about Christmas and what does it mean to you?\n#Person5#: It means getting off from school!\n#Person1#: Getting off from school?! Do you all feel that way?\n#Person6#: Yeah!!\n#Person2#: Because I hate homework.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Well, that all here from the City Mall. Channel 7 reporting.","summary":"A reporter from Channel 7 News interviews three people at the City Mall and asks them about the way they celebrate Christmas, the best thing on Christmas, and the meaning of Christmas to them.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6553","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Tim! What happened to you? It's terrible enough for you to be here.\n#Person2#: Kate, may be you can't believe it. It is just because of a little too much smoke. I'll be back home this evening.\n#Person1#: How did this happen?\n#Person2#: I had to go into a house that was on fire. There was still a little girl inside. I got her out.\n#Person1#: But there was a lot of smoke.\n#Person2#: Yes, a lot. I had some trouble breathing so they sent me here just for the doctors to take a look at me.\n#Person1#: And now you tell me that it's all of your job.\n#Person2#: Well, it is. You shouldn't worry all the time.\n#Person1#: But I do. I hope you'll leave your job.\n#Person2#: Leave my job? No, not because of a little smoke. I'm really all right.","summary":"Tim's in hospital because he went to save a little girl out of a firing house, which is Tim's job responsibilities. Kate's worried and hopes Tim can leave his job, but Tim won't listen.","topic":"in hospital"}
{"fname":"train_6554","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Can you change some money for me, please?\n#Person1#: Certainly. What currency do you want to change?\n#Person2#: Here it is: some Hong Kong dollars, American dollars and Japanese yen. How much will they be in English pounds?\n#Person1#: Just a moment. Let me find out all the exchange rates.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: Here we are. That'll be 456 pounds altogether. How would you like the money?\n#Person2#: I'd like to open an account. I want to deposit the money in it.\n#Person1#: If you could just complete this form, we'll be happy to arrange that for you.","summary":"#Person1#'s helping #Person2# change some money and open an account to deposit the money in it.","topic":"banking service"}
{"fname":"train_6555","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Uh, are you Sarah?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm her older sister.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm here to talk to her ...\n#Person2#: I know why you here.\n#Person1#: Good. Uh, Is Sarah here?\n#Person2#: Um, I first have a couple of questions, and you [had] better answer them. First of all, what is your name?\n#Person1#: Uh, my name? I'm Nick ...\n#Person2#: I thought so. Where are you from?\n#Person1#: Um. I'm from Brownsville. Why are you asking me ...\n#Person2#: Okay. How old are you?\n#Person1#: What!?\n#Person2#: How old are you?\n#Person1#: Does that matter?\n#Person2#: Of course, it matters. I wouldn't be asking otherwise.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Really. Yeah. Sarah's only 19.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'm 22. Now, is Sarah here?\n#Person2#: Where did you first meet Sarah and why do you like her so much?\n#Person1#: Like her? What do you mean? I've only met her once in ...\n#Person2#: Don't lie to me, Nick.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you have the right guy? Listen. Are you sure? [I'm sure, I'm sure.] Listen. I'm leaving. I don't need the money THAT much.\n#Person2#: Money? Wait! What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Listen. I'm a teaching assistant at the university, and I met Sarah in the Spanish class last week. She asked me if I could teach her, you know, help her with her class.\n#Person2#: So, you're not Nick Roberts, that guy that drives that crazy motorcycle? [No!] The one with the large tattoo of a large snake across his back?\n#Person1#: No! What? You've got the wrong guy. I'm leaving. This whole thing is crazy.","summary":"Nick comes to Sarah's house in her request to teach her, but Sarah's old sister thinks he is Nick Roberts with the large tattoo of a large snake driving a motorcycle who likes Sarah very much, so she keeps questioning him. Nick gets angry and leaves.","topic":"have the wrong guy"}
{"fname":"train_6556","dialogue":"#Person1#: The floor looks super clean. Did you call the cleaning company?\n#Person2#: Nope. My foot is broken. I stay at home. So I did it myself.\n#Person1#: With a broken foot? Was that a good idea?\n#Person2#: Don't worry, Dave.\n#Person1#: You could have called Brenda. She would have done it for you.\n#Person2#: I'm not asking your little sister to clean my floors, Dave. Anyway, it wasn't as hard as you think. I have been using a Roomba recently.\n#Person1#: Oh, that cleaning robot? I'm jealous, Sandra. I wanted one, but I didn't have 500 extra dollars.\n#Person2#: I know. They're so expensive. I got mine from my boss when I was Employee of the Year two years ago.","summary":"Sandra broke her foot and cleaned the floor with the cleaning robot which she got from her boss. Dave is jealous of the robot.","topic":"clean the floor"}
{"fname":"train_6557","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have your television repaired?\n#Person2#: Yes, but not by the place you recommended\n#Person1#: Why not? The repair is very good and thecharges are so reasonable.\n#Person2#: That may be, but I couldn't find it.\n#Person1#: But you couldn't miss it. I told you the first right after the railroad bridge.\n#Person2#: I took that. I went to the end of the road. There is no such a place.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute. Perhaps it is the second right. Yes. I think it is.\n#Person2#: I should have known. Whenever someone says 'You can't miss it', you can be sure that you won't find it.\n#Person1#: I'm really sorry for my bad memory.\n#Person2#: That's OK.","summary":"#Person2# didn't have #Person2#'s television repaired at the place recommended by #Person1# as #Person1# actually offered wrong directions so #Person2# didn't find it.","topic":"bad memory"}
{"fname":"train_6558","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, you must be that new secretary, welcome! I'm Tom Robison from public relations.\n#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Robison, Thanks. My name's Lisa Jones, working in sales now.\n#Person1#: Please call me Tom, Lisa.\n#Person2#: OK, Tom. Have you worked here long?\n#Person1#: Yes, over 20 years.\n#Person2#: Wow that is a long time. Do you enjoy working here?\n#Person1#: Well, yes. I suppose I took the job because err well the money is good, and it's good place to work in, but to be honest, what I re?ally enjoy is the chance to go abroad, just visiting other countries. That's the best thing.\n#Person2#: That's nice, for me the best thing about working here is that I live close to the office, I can go home for lunch, and I don't have to worry about the traffic.","summary":"Tom welcomes Lisa who is the new secretary. They talk about working here.","topic":"welcome"}
{"fname":"train_6559","dialogue":"#Person1#: So that will be one teddy, two terry cloth robes, three pairs of satin slippers, and two pairs of pajamas. \n#Person2#: Does all that come to 10, 000NT? \n#Person1#: Let me see. . . yes, 15, 880NT. After the discount, your total comes to 12, 704NT. Here's your free teddy bear, free panties and your card application. \n#Person2#: Where do I sign? \n#Person1#: Right here. And write your address. You'll get the card in the mail within a week. \n#Person2#: OK. \n#Person1#: I know your friend will like the gift set, especially the teddy bear. \n#Person2#: Well, the teddy bear is for me! \n#Person1#: Remember to keep your receipt in case your friend needs to make any exchanges. There are no refunds on sale items. ","summary":"#Person2# buys a teddy, two terry cloth robes, three pairs of satin slippers, and two pairs of pajamas with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to keep the receipt in case of an exchange.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6560","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going somewhere? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm off to the department store. I must buy some furniture for my new flat. \n#Person1#: Really? Well you'll have to get there before 6pm because they close early today. \n#Person2#: Ok. Thanks for that information. \n#Person1#: Yeah and remember if you buy something you mustn't carry it home otherwise your back will get worse. \n#Person2#: Ok, do they have a delivery service? \n#Person1#: Yes, but it's not free, you have to pay. \n#Person2#: Ok, I'll see you later. ","summary":"#Person2# is off to the department store and #Person1# tells #Person2# some related information.","topic":"go to the store"}
{"fname":"train_6561","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard there is a big yard sale at weeks this saturday morning, i will go there to see if there is some nice clothes, do you want to go with me? \n#Person2#: Well, i want to go to the university flea market, they got times of books, DVDs, and a lot of nice clothing, too. \n#Person1#: How about we go to the yard sale first and then to the university flea market? \n#Person2#: Good idea, let's shop to we drop! ","summary":"#Person1# wants to go to the yard sale while #Person2# wants to go to the flea market. They decide to go to both.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_6562","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are these your triplets? They're beautiful! I've seen other babies who were nothing but skin and bones at their age. You know, they're absolutely identical of you and John! Are you planning on having any more? \n#Person2#: Bite your tongue! I'm already at the end of my rope. Some nights I don't sleep at all. John manages to sleep like a log even when the babies are screaming at the top of their lungs. \n#Person1#: Well, tell me. How was the labor and delivery? \n#Person2#: I wouldn't say that I had the time of my life but at least everything went without a hitch. \n#Person1#: Well, hang in there. In twenty years, you'll fell it was well worth it! ","summary":"#Person1# thinks it awesome that #Person2#'s got triplets, but #Person2#'s exhausted. #Person2#'s delivery went smoothly.","topic":"triplets"}
{"fname":"train_6563","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at the catalogue, John. I think I want to get this red blouse \n#Person2#: Don't you have one like this in blue? \n#Person1#: Yah, but it doesn't have a red one. \n#Person2#: Do you need every color in the rainbow? \n#Person1#: Yes! \n#Person2#: Ze ze ze ... Women! ","summary":"#Person1# tells John that she wants blouses in different colors.","topic":"buy a blouse"}
{"fname":"train_6564","dialogue":"#Person1#: What about meeting people? What about like a social life or just basic human interaction? How does that work? \n#Person2#: Usually you meet lots of people but there's a couple of things you need to do. One is I usually stay away from anything touristy or where the tourists are because people just assume you're a tourist and nobody will bother to meet you. The best place to meet people though is a gym. So in every city, I would go to, I would sign up for a gym for two weeks or one month and you always meet people there. So gyms are great, you meet people right after work. You kind of feel like you're in a normal work flow. Parks, you meet a lot of people in parks. You go to where the local people are, maybe a food court or libraries, stuff like that, so usually places where people are actually trying to do something productive, either study or exercise or whatever, you meet people. \n#Person1#: That was going to be my next question. What about your health? How do you maintain a health when you're living that kind of. . . \n#Person2#: Well, yeah, you gotta eat well and you gotta exercise. I did go to the hospital in Chiang Mai because a dog bit me. Yeah. \n#Person1#: Oh, no. Did you have to get rabies shots? \n#Person3#: I had to get a rabies shot and it was really cheap so in most countries healthcare is really cheap. Thailand healthcare is excellent, I mean absolutely fantastic. And you know Vietnam it's cheap. You know even in big places like Taiwan or Korea, you know, you'd be surprised like it's not that expensive. You just got to go to the hospital and they'll sew you up. \n#Person1#: And language problems? Did you ever have any language issues? \n#Person2#: No, usually not. I mean like I lived in Thailand for four years so I can speak Thai but like Taiwan everybody spoke really good English. I went to Korea, didn't know a word of Korean. I stayed there for six weeks working from there and everybody was so nice. A lot of gestures so I got by and actually I remember getting on the plane to go home from Korea and I realized I didn't know even how to say yes and no in Korean or one, two, three, four, five and I was in their country for five weeks, six weeks. So, yeah, the Koreans were very nice. \n#Person1#: Good. \n#Person2#: So have I sold you? Would you like to give it a try? \n#Person1#: Yes, I would but I, my problem is like motivation. Like if I'm not given a schedule, if I don't have deadlines, if it's all up to me, I, you know, I'd just spend all day at the beach and go for a massage, maybe do some shopping, go to a club, or something. I can't see myself working when I feel like I'm traveling and on holiday. I don't know. \n#Person2#: Yeah, that's the catch. \n#Person1#: The mindset, I guess yeah. \n#Person2#: Yeah, that's the hard part. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to meet new people. It's the places where people are actually trying to do something productive that one can meet people. Then, #Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# keeps healthy and talks about language issues when living in different countries. #Person1# wants to have a try to live in #Person2#'s way but #Person1# lacks motivation.","topic":"different lifestyle"}
{"fname":"train_6565","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there a lot of snow in this region at this time of the year? \n#Person2#: Yes, the snow is often falling thick and fast here. \n#Person1#: Well, I think I like it. I appreciate the snow very much. \n#Person2#: Yes, It's really so beautiful with all the things covered by snow. \n#Person1#: By the way, where can I go ski? \n#Person2#: There are so many places around. Take a look at the advertisement. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# it snows a lot here and #Person1# can find places to go ski at the advertisement.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_6566","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think I'm going to go to the market today. \n#Person2#: Do we need food? \n#Person1#: Yeah, I think so. \n#Person2#: What are you going to get? \n#Person1#: I'm not sure what we need. \n#Person2#: Maybe you should go and look in the refrigerator. \n#Person1#: Could you do it for me, and write out a list of things that we need? \n#Person2#: Just get the basics. \n#Person1#: Like what? \n#Person2#: You know. Get some eggs, milk, and bread. \n#Person1#: Just go and make a list for me, please. \n#Person2#: Fine, I'll go do that for you. ","summary":"#Person1#'s going to the market and asks #Person2# to make a shopping list.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6567","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's take a coffee break, shall we? \n#Person2#: I wish I could, but I can't. \n#Person1#: What keeps you so busy? You've been sitting there for hours. You've got to walk around. You just can't stay on the computer forever. \n#Person2#: Well, I am up to my neck in work. I've got to finish this report. Sarah needs it by noon. I don't want to be scolded if I can't finish my work by the deadline. \n#Person1#: I understand that, but you'd feel better if you took a break, even for just a short while. ","summary":"#Person1#'s persuading #Person2# to take a break after working for hours.","topic":"take a break"}
{"fname":"train_6568","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mister Green can you teach my class for me? I have to run to the airport and pick up my mother. My father called just a minute ago to let me know.\n#Person2#: No problem. Your mother is a professor right?\n#Person1#: Yes. That's right. You have a good memory. She's coming to give a lecture on language teaching in the New York University Library at 5:00 PM this Friday. Thanks very much for taking my class, I was going to start the students on a new lesson, lesson 13. You can teach it however you like.\n#Person2#: Great, by the way I'd love to attend your mom's lecture since she's quite an expert in language teaching. I don't have any classes after 3:00 PM on weekdays, so do you mind if I go with you?\n#Person1#: Of course not.","summary":"#Person1# requests Mister Green to teach #Person1#'s class. Mister Green agrees and wants to attend the lecture given by #Person1#'s mother who is quite an expert in language teaching.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_6569","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to do after graduation, Mary?\n#Person2#: I like to go into the management. I've applied for several jobs, and already got some offers.\n#Person1#: Good for you, Mary. You are always about the most hard-working student in our class and your efforts finally paid off.\n#Person2#: It's so nice of you to say so, Lucas. And how about you?\n#Person1#: I have to do some more studies to become a lawyer.\n#Person2#: Oh, being a lawyer is not easy nowadays. And you have to overcome a lot of difficulties to achieve your ambition.\n#Person1#: Definitely. But if our ambitions were so easy to achieve, we would soon get bored.\n#Person2#: That's sure. But there's another story. Some people were working really hard yet not succeed.\n#Person1#: That is why ambition needs to be realistic. You can't (?) too high.\n#Person2#: Sounds reasonable. But according to my understanding, a careful plan in advance places the most important role in achieving success.\n#Person1#: You're right. In addition, interest is the best teacher. Like a saying goes, 'You can lead a horse to river, but you can't force it to drink.'\n#Person2#: I can't agree more. My father wanted me to be a surgeon when I choose my major in college. But I'm not interested in any hospital jobs.\n#Person1#: A good doctor should be mentally physically strong.\n#Person2#: Definitely. I don't think it's possible for me to do the surgeons' work under great pressure, so I will stick to what I'm good at.\n#Person1#: How I wish our parents won't push us too much.","summary":"Mary and Lucas discuss their plans after graduation. Mary wants to go into management while Lucus wants to become a lawyer. Then, they talk about how they can succeed. They both agree a success needs a careful plan in advance based on the reality as well as interest.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_6570","dialogue":"#Person1#: Carmen, please help me. I'm going on a trip to San Francisco for 6 days with my parents, and I have 4 suitcases.\n#Person2#: Four suitcases? Why do you need so much?\n#Person1#: I just started taking all my favorite clothes out of the cupboard, and, well, it just happened.\n#Person2#: OK. Let's talk about this. First of all, San Francisco is full of hills and you'll be walking a lot, so these leather shoes have to go. So do these beach shoes. You should bring the hiking shoes instead.\n#Person1#: You're right.\n#Person2#: Now, let's see what we can arrange with two skirts, this black one and this dark green one, a yellow blouse, one gray, one light blue. Take a narrow belt and a wide one, and you're set for anything.\n#Person1#: Hey, you're working magic.\n#Person2#: A pair of jeans. And you're ready, except for underwear.\n#Person1#: You're so great. In just a few minutes, you've solved my problem.","summary":"#Person1# got over-packed for a trip to San Francisco so Carmen's helping #Person1# take out unnecessary items.","topic":"pack up"}
{"fname":"train_6571","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ella, what languages do you speak?\n#Person2#: As you know Korean is my first language. I also speak English and Chinese. How about you? What languages do you speak?\n#Person1#: English, German and French. While I was studying in Europe, I used French in German all the time. Now, my French is not so good but I do keep my German up.\n#Person2#: How do you practice your German?\n#Person1#: Oh, the man who lives next door. His name is Hines. He's from Berlin. He and I are always talking about Germany.\n#Person2#: Well, all you need now is a neighbor from Paris.","summary":"Ella and #Person1# are talking about the languages they can speak and how they practice them.","topic":"languages"}
{"fname":"train_6572","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' m a new student. My name ' s Robert.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you. My name ' s Sophie.\n#Person1#: Are you French?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ' m. Are you French, too?\n#Person1#: No, I ' m not.\n#Person2#: What nationality are you?\n#Person1#: I ' m Italian. Are you a teacher?\n#Person2#: No, I ' m not.\n#Person1#: What ' s your job?\n#Person2#: I ' m a keyboard operator. What ' s your job?\n#Person1#: I ' m an engineer.","summary":"Robert and Sophie introduce their names, nationalities, and jobs to each other.","topic":"the first meeting"}
{"fname":"train_6573","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Tomorrow I'm going to need a wake-up call.\n#Person2#: Not a problem. What time shall we call you?\n#Person1#: I always hit the snooze button, so give me two calls, one at 7 and another at 7 fifteen.\n#Person2#: It'll be our pleasure. We'll call you at 7 and then at 7 fifteen.\n#Person1#: Oops, cancel that. Change the second call to 7 thirty will you, please?\n#Person2#: No sooner said than done. Can I help you with anything else?\n#Person1#: No, that's about it for now. Thanks.\n#Person2#: Okay, sir. Have a pleasant evening.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to give #Person1# two wake-up calls, one at 7:00 and another at 7:30, tomorrow morning.","topic":"a wake-up call"}
{"fname":"train_6574","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Uh, yes. I'm going to the States and I need some traveler's checks.\n#Person1#: All right. How much do you need?\n#Person2#: One thousand U. S. dollars.\n#Person1#: One thousand U. S. Mm hmm. And are you going to pay cash?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I want to withdraw from my U. S. dollars savings account.\n#Person1#: All right. Now can I have your passbook?\n#Person2#: Right. Here it is.\n#Person1#: Thank you. And what amounts do you want the checks in?\n#Person2#: Mm. In hundreds, please.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# use the money in #Person2#'s saving account to buy 1000 U.S. dollars worth of traveler's checks.","topic":" traveler's checks"}
{"fname":"train_6575","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, madam, I am sorry for keeping you waiting so long. Now please follow me and I will show you your table.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Is that a window table?\n#Person1#: Yes, just as you have ordered.\n#Person2#: It's very nice of you.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# the window table she ordered.","topic":"a window table"}
{"fname":"train_6576","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is my back pack?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Where did you leave it?\n#Person1#: I just put it on the chair a while ago, but now it's gone.\n#Person2#: Are you sure?\n#Person1#: Of course, I am sure. I bet someone stole it.\n#Person2#: Well, you should have kept an eye on it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# lost #Person1#'s backpack.","topic":"the lost backpack"}
{"fname":"train_6577","dialogue":"#Person1#: When can I know whether I am accepted or not?\n#Person2#: I think we'll send you a letter next week, if you are wanted, or we may give you a call. By the way, have you got a telephone?\n#Person1#: Yes, my office phone number is 373. . . 36.\n#Person2#: What's the best time to call you, then?\n#Person1#: Between four and five in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: Thank you for coming, Miss Yang.\n#Person1#: The pleasure is mine. It's been nice talking with you. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# will get the decision on whether #Person1# is accepted or not next week.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_6578","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you aware of the reason why I pulled you over?\n#Person2#: No, sir.\n#Person1#: I pulled you over because your brake light is out.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I did not know that.\n#Person1#: I have to write you a ticket.\n#Person2#: Can't you give me a warning?\n#Person1#: I'm not going to be able to do that.\n#Person2#: How much will the fine be?\n#Person1#: You'll find that out on your court date.\n#Person2#: I have to go to court over a brake light?\n#Person1#: That's how it works.\n#Person2#: Can I have the ticket, please?","summary":"#Person1# writes #Person2# a ticket because #Person2#'s brake light is out. #Person2# will have to go to court.","topic":"impose a fine"}
{"fname":"train_6579","dialogue":"#Person1#: You always stick to your PC recently. Are you still fascinated by chatting on line?\n#Person2#: For me, the times of chatting online has gone.\n#Person1#: What the hell are you doing now?\n#Person2#: I opened my blog today. In order to have more visitors, I have to land on others'blogs and leave my messages for their blogs.\n#Person1#: What's new with you?\n#Person2#: Do you still remember Justin?\n#Person1#: Of course, he was our monitor in college. How is him now?\n#Person2#: He seemed to be dumped by his girlfriend. I found his blogs were a little sad.\n#Person1#: Let me see. What a moving poem!","summary":"#Person2# lands on others' blogs and leaves messages to get more visitors for #Person2#'s blog. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# found Justin's blogs were sad.","topic":"blog"}
{"fname":"train_6580","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey John, did you register for classes yet?\n#Person2#: I register this Friday.\n#Person1#: What classes do you plan on taking?\n#Person2#: I really want to take the communication class, but I don't know if it will be available.\n#Person1#: Is that class really that popular?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I tried to get in last semester, but it was full by the time I registered.\n#Person1#: What other classes are you going to take?\n#Person2#: I still need to take English 201, but I really don't like writing.\n#Person1#: I took that class already. There is a lot of writing, but it's not that bad.\n#Person2#: Oh really? Who was the instructor? There are like 4 different instructors to choose from.\n#Person1#: I had Professor Mahoney.\n#Person2#: Is he an easy grader?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure if he is or not, but I thought he was definitely fair.\n#Person2#: Do you mind if I ask you what you got?\n#Person1#: Not at all. I got a 3. 8.\n#Person2#: Well, what did you get in English 101 last year?\n#Person1#: I got a 4. 0 in that class.\n#Person2#: Well, I can't compare to you. I got a 3. 1 in English 101. That means if you got a lower grade in English 201, it must be harder.\n#Person1#: It's not what it appears. I actually tried harder in the 101 class. If I put as much effort into the 201 class, I would have received the same grade.\n#Person2#: Oh. That helps. Thanks.","summary":"John plans to take the communication class but the class may be unavailable because it is popular. He also needs to take English 201 but he doesn't like writing. #Person1# tells John about #Person1#'s experience in English 201 and encourages John.","topic":"\ntake classes"}
{"fname":"train_6581","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you honor us with a visit?\n#Person2#: I'd love to. Thanks.\n#Person1#: When will you be convenient?\n#Person2#: Any time will suit me.\n#Person1#: Are you doing anything tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I'm free tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I'll pick you up at about nine o'clock, will it do?\n#Person2#: All right, see you then.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to pay a visit tomorrow. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"time to visit"}
{"fname":"train_6582","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, why are you so angry? Can you tell me?\n#Person2#: You don't love me, Roy.\n#Person1#: Why do you say such words? I love you very much.\n#Person2#: No, you used to be. But not now. You are in love with someone else. You are in love with my friend, Janet. You appreciate her very much. You think she is beautiful and fun to be with and you think I'm dumb and uninteresting.\n#Person1#: Susan, just one last week I went out to have a lunch with her. There is nothing for you to be jealous about. I like your company much better than Janet's.\n#Person2#: I envy her and also I hate her at the same time.\n#Person1#: Honey, you should know that I love you so deeply.\n#Person2#: Oh, shut up, Roy.\n#Person1#: But honey, I think you're terrific. There is nothing. . .\n#Person2#: Oh, SHUT UP!","summary":"Susan is angry at Roy because she thinks Roy is in love with Janet and she is envy Janet. Roy says he likes Susan deeply but Susan doesn't believe him.","topic":"a quarrel"}
{"fname":"train_6583","dialogue":"#Person1#: So you're traveling around the world, aren't you.\n#Person2#: That's right\n#Person1#: When did you arrive here?\n#Person2#: Last night\n#Person1#: Did you have a good journey?\n#Person2#: Yes, I enjoyed it very much.\n#Person1#: Where have you been on this trip?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Ah, yes, I've been to England, France, Germany, Italy and now I've been in Spain\n#Person1#: Really? How long will your holiday last?\n#Person2#: Two weeks\n#Person1#: All these countries in two weeks?\n#Person2#: That's right","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is traveling around the world and has been to five countries in two weeks.","topic":"journey"}
{"fname":"train_6584","dialogue":"#Person1#: You want to go to the movies tonight?\n#Person2#: Sure! What's playing?\n#Person1#: The new Twilight movie!\n#Person2#: Twilight? As in the vampire movies? No way, I am watching that, but I don't understand why everyone is so excited about these films about vampires. It doesn't make sense.\n#Person1#: Of course it does. It's like a modern tale of Romeo and Juliet. You can see a couple who are in love but can't be together because they are so different. And in the fact that immortality and super human strengthen this really sexy and there you have it! Plus the cast is hip, young people that make the movie even more enticing.\n#Person2#: I don't buy into that. I think it's just a fad. Pretty soon this will pass and everyone will be into wear-wolves or zombies!","summary":"#Person1# wants to watch the new Twilight vampire movie, while #Person2# doesn't understand why people are excited about the vampire movie and thinks it's just a fad.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_6585","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the weather like in your city?\n#Person2#: In the summer it gets very hot. The temperature is between often 37 and 40 centigrade. When it is hot we often get rains. The winters are drier.\n#Person1#: The summer temperature usually often reaches about 20 or25 in my city. The rain falls mostly in the winter. And we often get snow.\n#Person2#: What are the temperatures in winter? In my city it is about 15 or 20 degrees.\n#Person1#: In winter temperature often falls to zero at night temperature can be below that. The streets are often icing in the morning. With high such temperatures you must get some thunderstorms.\n#Person2#: Yeah, we do. In the middle of summer there can be found storms every day usually in the afternoon. I heard your city has a lot of fog, is that true?\n#Person1#: We do have a few fog days in winter. But I would not say we have a lot of fogs. The sky are usually clearly in your city, are they?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are like I said we have thunderstorms. But each one usually last a few hours. Then the skys are clear again.\n#Person1#: Have you ever had snow in your city?\n#Person2#: My grandmother said there was snow once when she was a child. But my parents and I never see it outside of my city.\n#Person1#: The river in my city sometime freeze over. People go ice-skating on it. In summer people go boating on the river. But few people go swimming because it is not very clean.\n#Person2#: As you know, my city is on the coast. the water is also not clean. But people still go swimming all year around. I prefer to sand bath on the beach when the weather is hot and sunning.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# compare the weather of summer and winter in their cities. #Person1# disagrees with #Person2#'s idea that #Person1#'s city has a lot of fog. The water in both cities is not clean. Few people in #Person1#'s city go swimming, while people in #Person2#'s city go swimming all year round.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_6586","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am confused. How could a golfer need so many clubs? Seems to me, 14 altogether, right\n#Person2#: I should say, a a'set'of golf clubs is restricted to no more than 14 clubs.\n#Person1#: Then what makes a'set'of clubs?\n#Person2#: In general, a set of golf clubs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW ; Woods : 1, 3, 5 and a putter.\n#Person1#: So many?\n#Person2#: This is not to say you have to carry all of these clubs. It depends on your preferences.\n#Person1#: Have you heard of Tiger Woods?\n#Person2#: Of course even people who don't know anything about golf know his name.","summary":"#Person2# introduces a set of golf clubs and tells #Person1# that it depends on personal preferences to carry the clubs.","topic":"golf clubs"}
{"fname":"train_6587","dialogue":"#Person1#: I know in your resume that you have worked in your present company for 3 years, can you tell me why you want to leave your present job and join us?\n#Person2#: Because the job I am doing in my present company is of no challenge, but I like challenge. Your firm is a young organisation with many innovative ideas. It has been very successful in an expanding market since its establishment 10 years ago. Working for you would be exactly the sort of challenge I am looking for.\n#Person1#: Why do you think you are qualified for this position?\n#Person2#: I have excellent communication skills and I am familiar with the procedures for the last company I worked for. Besides, I am a team player and have great interpersonal skills.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to leave #Person2#'s present job because #Person2# wants more challenge which #Person2# sees exactly in #Person1#'s company. #Person2# also explains why #Person2# thinks #Person2# is qualified enough.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6588","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know we went great lengths to promote the sales of your products. Through our continuous effort, consumers tend to accept your product. So, there will be a potential market for your product in this area, and would you let us act as your agent?\n#Person2#: We appreciate your efforts in promoting the sale of our clothes in the market of this city. But according to our record, your annual turnover is not too big, so I think it is premature for us to discuss the question of agency.\n#Person1#: If that's the case, we can talk about it first. What's your concept of a big amount?\n#Person2#: I mean to double the amount for your sales this year at least.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid that's too much for us.\n#Person2#: We know you have done a good job in building up these exports for us. However, our company has the regulation for the agency.\n#Person1#: All right, we accept the challenge. What about the commission? You know, we usually get a 20 % commission of the amount on every deal.\n#Person2#: I am sorry to say that it's a little higher. Our agents in other areas usually get a 3 % to 6 % commission.\n#Person1#: You may have known that we have competitors from South Korea and other countries. At the beginning of our campaign, there is sales resistance to overcome, we must send out salesmen to have the market investigation and spend a considerable amount of money on advertising in newspaper and TV programs. A 20 % commission will not leave us much.\n#Person2#: Our price is worked out according to the costing. A 20 % commission means an increase in our price. So, I'm afraid we have to decline your proposal of acting as our sole agent.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's pitiful.","summary":"#Person1# wants to act as #Person2#'s agent, but #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s annual turnover is not big enough. #Person2# asks #Person1# to at least double that amount. #Person1# accepts the challenge but demands a 20 % commission on every deal. #Person2# has to decline #Person1#'s proposal of acting as the sole agent because a 20 % commission means an increase in their price.","topic":"business negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_6589","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you change American dollars into French francs?\n#Person2#: Yes. How much do you want?\n#Person1#: Fifty dollars. What is the exchange rate today?\n#Person2#: One dollar to five francs. Is that all right?\n#Person1#: Yes, please. And you can cash my traveler's check, can't you?\n#Person2#: Of course, we can.\n#Person1#: I want to be here tomorrow. What are your business hours?\n#Person2#: 10 o'clock in the morning to 2 o'clock in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Not at all.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# change American dollars into French francs and #Person1# will cash #Person1#'s traveler's check tomorrow.","topic":"money exchange"}
{"fname":"train_6590","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. ' ginger's restaurant '. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a table for Friday evening please.\n#Person1#: Certainly. For how many people?\n#Person2#: We'll be eight or nine people. Could we book a private room?\n#Person1#: I'll just check. At what time on Friday evening?\n#Person2#: About 7 thirty.\n#Person1#: Yes. That's fine. We can book you a private room for up to ten people at that time. Could you give me your name please?\n#Person2#: My name is Jenkins. My phone number is 7539738 2. that's confirmed then. 7 thirty on Friday.\n#Person1#: Yes. Do you intend to order a Lacarne or will you be having our seafood buffet?\n#Person2#: Oh, we'd like the buffet please. We'Ve heard it's very good.","summary":"#Person1# helps Jenkins book a private room on Friday evening, and Jenkins intends to order the seafood buffet.","topic":"make a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_6591","dialogue":"#Person1#: That's OK, Ben, just let it go. I thought you were just a little too much into it.\n#Person2#: I wasn't kidding before, OK, I'm fine now.\n#Person1#: Honey, have you ever heard that there are a lot of stray cats now.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Now they are collected by some volunteers, and people can adopt them or make a donation for the shelters.\n#Person2#: What are you saying? You are acting weird today.\n#Person1#: I want to adopt a cat, and it can be Barbie's boyfriend too.\n#Person2#: Haha, very funny, but it doesn't make any sense to me.\n#Person1#: That's all right. At least I got myself left.\n#Person2#: Seriously, if we will adopt any animals, we'd gotta to talk to Daniel.\n#Person1#: I hope that he would grant me with that.\n#Person2#: Hope so.","summary":"#Person1# tells Ben that #Person1# wants to adopt a cat. Ben can't understand why #Person1# wants to do so and says they need to ask Denial for permission.","topic":"adopt animals"}
{"fname":"train_6592","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you. I'm very glad to be here. As Ms. Tina said, the purpose of my presentation today is to familiarize you with the new EBB. As you probably know, EBB stands for Electronic Book Player. Our company put the original EBB on the market a year ago, but we have since all developed an improved model which we believe will be a big seller in both China and the U. S.\n#Person2#: Ms. Yang, can you tell us in what ways the new EBB is better than the old model?\n#Person1#: Certainly. First of all, the old model had a rather small screen, so not much information could appear at one time. So on the new model, we have made the screen much bigger and. . .\n#Person2#: Excuse me, but what are the Mbps mainly used for?\n#Person1#: Oh, there are many uses and I'll explain them in detail a little later. First, I'd like to. . .\n#Person2#: Before you go on, Ms. Yang, could you tell us if the original EBB sold well in the U. S. ?\n#Person1#: You were right, Mr. Tim. Your colleagues do want know all about it.","summary":"Ms.Yang introduces the new EEB to #Person2#. #Person2# asks Ms.Yang about the aspects that the new EEB is better than the old model and interrupts Ms.Yang with the questions about the function of Mbps and the sales of the original EBB.","topic":"product presentation"}
{"fname":"train_6593","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. We're interested in seeing the rooms for rent.\n#Person1#: Oh, how nice. They're bright rooms and the house is very quiet.\n#Person2#: A nice quiet house is exactly what we're looking for.\n#Person1#: Well, gentleman. Each room is $ 40 a week if you think that's OK.\n#Person2#: That sounds just wonderful to us.\n#Person1#: When do you want to move in?\n#Person2#: How about this afternoon?\n#Person1#: Fine. I'll be expecting you around two.","summary":"#Person1# recommends a house to #Person2# for renting. #Person2# wants to move in this afternoon.","topic":"house renting"}
{"fname":"train_6594","dialogue":"#Person1#: You ran the stop sign. May I see your driver's licence, please?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't see the stop sign at the corner. I didn't mean it.\n#Person1#: That doesn't justify your violation. May I see your licence, please?\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry, I don't have it on me. Honestly, I forgot it at the house. But I have the insurance policy with me. Here it is.\n#Person1#: Well, sir, your insurance looks good, but I still have to write you a ticket.\n#Person2#: I understand, officer. I guess it's just not my day today. I will accept the fine.","summary":"#Person1# writes #Person2# a ticket because he ran the stop sign.","topic":"traffic regulations"}
{"fname":"train_6595","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Perfect Getaway Tours. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to plan a surprise getaway for me and my wife.\n#Person1#: Very well, we have a couple of different options such as beaches, the wilderness, the countryside or even going to a spa for the weekend.\n#Person2#: I think something in the countryside would be nice.\n#Person1#: Perfect! This package includes round-trip flights to New Hampshire. A free airport pick-up is included. Our VIP limousine will pick you up and provide you with complimentary champagne and finger foods to soften the thirty-minute ride to the countryside.\n#Person2#: Sounds good! What is the hotel that we will be staying at like?\n#Person1#: That is the best part. Your hotel is actually an old country villa that has been restored and refurbished to accommodate a maximum of that is guests. You will enjoy an intimate and private time in this very spacious and warm N Included in the price is three meals a day, excluding beverages. You can choose to eat at the fabulous restaurant that offers a stunning view of the lush, green gardens. If you prefer, your own private butler can arrange your meal to be served in your room or outside on our terrace.\n#Person2#: Wow! This sounds like something my wife would really enjoy! Are there any outdoor activities we can take part in?\n#Person1#: Of course! The hotel has a stable with beautiful stallions for a very romantic horseback ride along the country trail. You can also go fishing to the nearby lake or visit the local vineyard.\n#Person2#: I'm sold! I want to book this trip. I don't care what it costs! Money is no object!","summary":"#Person1# recommends a getaway in the countryside to #Person2# and introduces the services included in the package. The hotel is actually an old country villa. Besides, #Person2# can arrange their meal to be served inside or outside, and there are several outdoor activities #Person2# can enjoy. #Person2# is very satisfied with this plan.","topic":"plan a getaway"}
{"fname":"train_6596","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Did you enjoy the tour of our new premises?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did indeed. But, could you tell me what exactly the'Priority Service Room'is used for?\n#Person1#: Of course. As we provide many different services for all of our valued customers, we like to give than a special place to do their business with us.\n#Person2#: I think of myself as a valued customer. What services can you offer me?\n#Person1#: There are all kinds of deposit services and also the calculations of the interest. It's specific to different accounts and different circumstances.\n#Person2#: Right. Is there anything else that can be done there?\n#Person1#: There's information on deposit or loan rates, exchange rates. . .\n#Person2#: The list goes on and on!\n#Person1#: Yes, it sure does. And with our new premises, we have new services. We can provide 24 - hour support for your Wealth Management.\n#Person2#: So, I can talk to my Personal Banker 24\/7. That's really thoughtful of you. And I have to say, I love the new look of the bank.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the function of Priority Service Room to #Person2# and tells #Person2# that they have new services with their new premises. #Person2# thinks the 24-hour support for Wealth Management is thoughtful.","topic":"new promises"}
{"fname":"train_6597","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the latest fashion of evening gown?\n#Person2#: The one on the manikin is in fashion now.\n#Person1#: I would like to try on one in violet.\n#Person2#: OK, here you are. You look really attractive in that gown.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Do you have some other colors?","summary":"#Person1# tries on the evening gown in violet and asks #Person2# for other colors.","topic":"evening gown"}
{"fname":"train_6598","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to go to Suzhou next week. Do you know how to get there by train?\n#Person2#: First, you should check the schedule and see which trains go to Suzhou. Make sure which train you want to take and book a ticket.\n#Person1#: I see. Do you know how much the ticket is?\n#Person2#: It depends on which train do you take.\n#Person1#: Is it far from here to Suzhou?\n#Person2#: Yes, it stops more than ten times on the way to Suzhou.\n#Person1#: How long will it take to get there?\n#Person2#: About fifteen hours.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about going to Suzhou by train.","topic":"go to Suzhou"}
{"fname":"train_6599","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for agreeing to come in and meet with us today.\n#Person2#: Thank you for inviting me.\n#Person1#: I can see from your resume you were in charge of sales for Corporate World Unlimited from 1997 to 1999. Can you please tell me about your responsibilities?\n#Person2#: Yes. I was in charge of profit and loss for the northwest region of Canada. As a manager, I was directly responsible for a 50 % increase in sales over a four-month period.\n#Person1#: What, do you believe, are some of the key attributes that helped you to achieve such an outstanding increase in sales?\n#Person2#: I believe persistence and perseverance are key attributes.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s responsibilities when #Person2# was in charge of sales and the key attributes that helped #Person2# to achieve an increase.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_6600","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today, we have invited a special guest, Prof. Yang. He will give us some advice on the legal aspects of international business. Your international legal advice is important to our business well being. Please give us some counsels on such issues as which laws govern the contract, what recourse is available for default or breach of contract by our clients or what to do if a dispute arises.\n#Person2#: The significance of understanding the nuance and distinctions of foreign customs and business practices are a continual challenge for global entrepreneurs and trader. Despite many countries accession to TO membership, trade and investment frictions are still predominant among existing membership. However, these frictions will be better managed under the TO trade rules and the organization's dispute settlement mechanism.\n#Person1#: In spite of this, international business contracts and arrangement must be precise, specific and all-inclusive to lessen misunderstanding, misconceptions and disagreements to the minimum .\n#Person2#: Problem and disputes occur mainly due to difference in the laws of countries involved. For this very reason, it is imperative to establish from the outset which law governs when disputes arise. The most fundamental principle of all international contracts is the applicable laws and regulations. Make sure that the arbitration clause in your business contract be all-inclusive.\n#Person1#: How can we protect our patents and trade market abroad?\n#Person2#: Yes, it will be your utmost interest to protect your intellectual property such as your innovations, idea, designs and copyrights in your target country.\n#Person1#: As you know, our main focus is to penetrate the markets of countries in Asia. What is the current legal framework in the countries?\n#Person2#: The lack of regulatory transparency was a problem and still is to some extent. However, the countries are moving forward to deepen their reforms, new changes will involve the establisher of legal structures to sustain high levels of foreign as well a domestic private investments. This will surely strengthen the law and regulations in the countries, especially, areas related to trade issues.\n#Person1#: Several years ago, the countries and China singed memorandums of understanding, pursuant to which the countries will improve their laws government intellectual property rights protection over the following two to three years.\n#Person2#: Precisely, the actions the countries have committed to take are consistent with TO agreement.","summary":"Prof. Yang gives some advice on the legal aspects of international business. Prof. Yang talks about the available resource for default or breach of contract by clients, the importance of the precise, specific, and all-inclusive international business contract, what to do if a dispute arises, the way to protect the patents and trade market abroad, and the current legal framework in Asia.","topic":"a business intervie"}
{"fname":"train_6601","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm cleaning the house.\n#Person1#: Can you go to the movies with me this afternoon?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. Right now I'm sweeping the floor. Then I have to wash the floors and wash and iron all the clothes.\n#Person1#: Aren't your sister and your mother helping you?\n#Person2#: No, they usually help, but today my sister is playing tennis and my mother's writing.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. Asian Sun is playing at the theatre. They say it's good. And I want to go to that new Chinese restaurant.\n#Person2#: Well, you could come over later this afternoon and watch TV with me.\n#Person1#: I have a good idea. Why don't I come over and help you with your work?\n#Person2#: Would you?\n#Person1#: Sure. Why not? I'll come over in half an hour.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the movies but #Person2# needs to clean the house. Then #Person1# decides to help #Person2#.","topic":"\ndo a favor"}
{"fname":"train_6602","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've lived here in Thornton for 5 years now and I think its time to have the house painted.\n#Person2#: You're right. Mr. Johns, our neighbor, just had his house painted. But we cannot afford to do it only if paint it ourselves.","summary":"#Person1# wants to paint the house and #Person2# thinks they have to paint it themselves.","topic":"paint house"}
{"fname":"train_6603","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hope it rains today.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Well, if it rains on your birthday, it means you will make lots of money this year.\n#Person2#: How do you know?\n#Person1#: That's what my grandfather says every time it rains on someone's birthday.\n#Person2#: We are having a party tonight.\n#Person1#: Are we?\n#Person2#: It's a surprise party. I've invited some friends over. Susan doesn't know about it yet.\n#Person1#: Right. Are you taking Susan to a concert?\n#Person2#: Yes. But I'm taking her to the party afterwards. Why not ask Peter to pick you up at ten?\n#Person1#: Oh, no, that would be too much trouble. I can get there by myself. Where is the party?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# will take Susan to a concert and have a surprise party for Susan's birthday tonight.","topic":"small talk"}
{"fname":"train_6604","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Mr. Harrison, thanks for calling. Now, when would it be good for you to visit our company?\n#Person2#: Well. In fact. I can come almost any time next month. And probably toward the end of a week would be best for me.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mr. Harrison when he could visit #Person1#'s company.","topic":"an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_6605","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do people do when they create viruses?\n#Person2#: A person has to write the code, test it to make sure it spreads properly and then release the virus. A person also designs the virus's attack phase, whether it is a silly message or destruction of a hard disk.\n#Person1#: So why do people do it?\n#Person2#: There are at least three reasons. The first is the same psychology that drives people to set fire with intention. The second reason has to do with the passion of watching things blow up. Many people have a fascination with things like explosions and car crashes. The third reason probably involves showing off rights.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about how to create viruses and the reasons why people do it.","topic":"creat viruses"}
{"fname":"train_6606","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to buy a desk for my little son. I don't have any particular brand in mind, but it should be less than 50 dollars.\n#Person2#: OK. We have a large selection of small desks for young children.","summary":"#Person1# wants a desk for #Person1#'s son within 50 dollars.","topic":"buy a desk"}
{"fname":"train_6607","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine. Thanks.\n#Person1#: Tomorrow is my birthday. I would like to invite you and your family to my birthday party. Our teacher Mr. Wang in University will come also.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. When will it begin?\n#Person1#: At 6:30 pm.\n#Person2#: Oh. Let me see. I get off work at 5:30 every day and then spend about 35 minutes on meeting my husband and my daughter, We shall cost about 45 minutes to go to your home. Is that all right?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course.\n#Person2#: OK. See you tomorrow.\n#Person1#: See you then.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# and #Person2#'s family to #Person1#'s birthday party tomorrow. #Person2# says they will be late. #Person1# thinks it's all right.","topic":"an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_6608","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm trying to get on Flight FA2028. Am I on time?\n#Person2#: Not exactly. It's 6:20 pm now. But lucky for you, that flight has been delayed.\n#Person1#: Inever thought I'd be happier about a delay. But hey, that's great news.\n#Person2#: OK, may I check your luggage and tickets, please?\n#Person1#: Here you are. Which gate do I leave from?\n#Person2#: Gate 36, but I'm sorryto tell you that it's been changed to Gate 7 and your plane is taking off in 20 minutes.\n#Person1#: Whoops, we have to run. Let's go, kids!","summary":"#Person1# doesn't arrive at the airport on time, but luckily, the flight has been delayed. #Person2# has to run to Gate 7.","topic":"catch the plane"}
{"fname":"train_6609","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. Are you leaving now? [ Yeah. ] Could you give me a ride to the train station?\n#Person2#: Sure. Get in.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm glad I caught you. My train leaves in about 20 minutes, and I don't have time to walk there.\n#Person2#: No problem. Oh, I just got a text from my mom about her doctor's appointment.\n#Person1#: Wait. You're not going to text and drive, are you?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I'm pretty good at it. Watch! Now, look here ...\n#Person1#: No, no. Hey, hey, to be honest, I feel uncomfortable with you trying to do both at the same time ... and it is against the law.\n#Person2#: I've had a lot of practice.\n#Person1#: No really, I'll just walk. Pull over. I can catch the next train.\n#Person2#: No, no, no. I'm almost finished with this text .... just a second.\n#Person1#: Watch out!! [ Scream ]\n#Person2#: AHHHH! Oh, no. My car.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. OH NO!! Forget your car. The driver of the other car looks like a pro wrestler, and boy, does he look angry. Oh, no, oh no. He just punched that light pole and smashed his car window with his fist.\n#Person2#: Oh, Hey, uh switch me seats?\n#Person1#: No. Forget it. I think it would be a good time for you to text or call the police. Man: Augh.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# a ride, but #Person2# is texting while driving. #Person1# reminds #Person2# that it is against the law and #Person1# would rather walk to the station. While #Person2# is texting, an accident happens so #Person1# asks #Person2# to text or call the police.","topic":"dangerous driving"}
{"fname":"train_6610","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing, Mum?\n#Person2#: I'm getting something ready for tomorrow. Tomorrow is Tre e-planting Day.\n#Person1#: Tree-planting Day? What do people do on this day, Mum?\n#Person2#: Many, many people will go and plant trees.\n#Person1#: Why do they do tha t?\n#Person2#: To make the earth more beautiful. And to make our life better.\n#Person1#: But I often see people on TV cut down many big trees. Why do they do that, Mum?\n#Person2#: Hm, to make paper, houses, and to make our life better.\n#Person1#: To make our life better, too? I just don't understand. Mum, why do many people go and plant trees on the same day?\n#Person2#: Oh, my dear son. It's hard to explain to you. When you grow up, you will understand. Just remember trees are very important to us.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the Tree-planting Day. #Person1# is confused because #Person2# says planting trees and cutting down trees both make our life better.","topic":"Tree-planting"}
{"fname":"train_6611","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for something to wear to a formal party. \n#Person1#: What dress size do you wear? \n#Person2#: Medium, a woman's size 10 or 12. \n#Person1#: This dress is the latest fashion form Paris. It's made of pure silk. And this silk blouse would go with this skirt. Do you like it? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: Why don't you try it on and see how you feel about it? \n#Person2#: That's a great idea. I'll try it on. \n#Person1#: How does that feel? \n#Person2#: It feels very good. \n#Person1#: You look wonderful. \n#Person2#: Okay. I'll take it. Thank you very much. \n#Person1#: You're welcome. ","summary":"#Person2# is looking for something to wear to a formal party. #Person1# gives some recommendations. #Person2# tries it on and takes it.","topic":"buy a dress"}
{"fname":"train_6612","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know Yahoo Greetings,Edgar? \n#Person2#: Sure. It's a popular e-card website. \n#Person1#: Can you tell me how to send one on it? \n#Person2#: Okay. Did you get the Yahoo ID? \n#Person1#: ID? What's that? \n#Person2#: I mean, you must register first before you send a card. \n#Person1#: Oh. I see. But I have done it. \n#Person2#: Ok. Choose the card which you like best, and fill in the following blanks with both your and your friend's names and e-mail addresses. \n#Person1#: Is that all? \n#Person2#: Don't forget to send. \n#Person1#: Oh. I see. Thanks. ","summary":"Edgar tells #Person1# the steps to send an e-card via Yahoo Greetings.","topic":"send e-cards"}
{"fname":"train_6613","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you know that our host family is looking for a new roommate to live here with us?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't.\n#Person1#: I love meeting new people all the time, but living under the same roof and meeting new people are different matters.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right, so what kind of person would you like as a roommate?\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, someone who is clean, and not so noisy.\n#Person2#: What exactly do you mean by a clean person?\n#Person1#: Well, you know, we're going to share the bathroom and kitchen. When I was living in Wimbledon before. I had a bad experience with people who couldn't clean up after themselves. What about you?\n#Person2#: Well, a student from abroad might be interesting, like an American or a Chinese student. I think it would be a good chance to make an international friend.\n#Person1#: That's true. Well, I hope our host will find a nice person to be our roommate.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# their host family is looking for a new roommate for them. #Person1# prefers a clean person, while #Person2# prefers a student from abroad.","topic":"roommate"}
{"fname":"train_6614","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time does the bus leave for the airport?\n#Person2#: I don't know. It used to leave every half hour, but I think the timetable has been changed.\n#Person1#: Do you know the telephone number of the bus company?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. It's 350-688-4700.\n#Person1#: I'll try it. Ur... They don't seem to answer.\n#Person2#: I think it's too early. I don't think they open until 9:00 o'clock.\n#Person1#: But it is 9:30 now.\n#Person2#: Maybe I made a mistake. Let me check it. I'm sorry the number is 350-686-4700.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the timetable for the bus may have been changed and #Person2# gives #Person1# the wrong telephone number of the bus company by mistake.","topic":"telephone number"}
{"fname":"train_6615","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure, Fred. What is it?\n#Person1#: I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A, but.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You would need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get an A. Do you think you can get that higher score?\n#Person1#: Probably not. The problem is that I have to have a B average in all the subjects to get the prize from our government. Otherwise, I'll have to find a part time job. I'm afraid it is difficult for me to put all my heart in my study if I have to work in my spare time. I'll probably get an A in history and a B in maths, but I'll get a C in chemistry.\n#Person2#: It is a problem, isn't it? You'll have to get an A in English to get a B average.\n#Person1#: Yes, but things don't look very good for me right now.\n#Person2#: I gave 2 less tests this term that I usually do that might have changed your great a little. Maybe I'll give everybody a chance to write a composition in English. Then you'll have a good chance to get an A.\n#Person1#: That would be great. I'll try my best. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# needs a B average in all the subjects to get the prize from the government, so #Person1# has to get an A in English. Then Doctor Wilson says he will add an assignment so #Person1# will have a good chance to get an A.","topic":"test score"}
{"fname":"train_6616","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, boys. It's time that you learn how to do your own laundry. Who can tell me the first thing that you need to do?\n#Person2#: Separate the whites from the dark colours.\n#Person1#: Good job, Matt. Now, what do you do after you put the clothes in the washer?\n#Person2#: Choose the speed, size of the load and water temperature that you want.\n#Person1#: Excellent, Matt. You're almost ready to do this yourself. You just forgot one thing, put in the soap, before you start the machine. Then press the start button and wait until the washer makes the short high sound. That means the cycle is complete, then what do we do?\n#Person2#: Clean out the dryer and then put the clothes in it, choose the temperature level and timing and press start.\n#Person1#: Good job, Matt. You sound like you're ready to go. Be sure never to leave the machines going if you're not at home and make sure to take out the clothes and fold them as soon as their dry, so they don't wrinkle. Now you can do this all by yourselves!","summary":"#Person1# asks Matt the steps of doing laundry. #Person1# reminds Matt to put in the soap before starting the machine and asks Matt to do it all by himself.","topic":"do a laundry"}
{"fname":"train_6617","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Is this Mr. Smith's office and the Chemistry Department?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am the mother of a student in his class. I want to talk with Mr. Smith about my son's performance. Is Mr. Smith in?\n#Person2#: No, he's having class at the moment.\n#Person1#: Do you know when I can reach him?\n#Person2#: He has office hours between 1:00 and 3:00 this afternoon. You can reach him after office hours.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# calls Mr. Smith's office to ask about her son's performance, but Mr. Smith is unavailable. #Person2# tells #Person1# about his available time.","topic":"proper time"}
{"fname":"train_6618","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, Rafael. I'm going to ask you about Sunday. What do you like to do on Sunday?\n#Person2#: What do I like to do on Sunday? Well, I think it's changing every Sunday. I like to go to concerts or things like that on a sunny day. And I like to go to the cinema, too. I like to stay home when it rains, like last weekend. And I don't go out when it's too windy.\n#Person1#: Well. I like reading new novels and going shopping. What time do you usually get up on Sunday?\n#Person2#: Well, quite late I guess, about 10 o'clock. It's not really late, but late enough.\n#Person1#: I'm an early riser, usually at 6 or 7 o'clock. What do you normally eat for breakfast on Sunday morning?\n#Person2#: I guess the same thing as everyday like eggs and bread.\n#Person1#: Ah, no difference. You never cook?\n#Person2#: No. I like spending my time doing things like writing music. So I don't. I mean, I care what I eat. But I don't spend a lot of time preparing, so I basically eat the same thing every morning.","summary":"Rafael tells #Person1# that his Sunday activities are always changing and he usually gets up at 10 am. Rafael has the same breakfast every day because he does not spend much time preparing.","topic":"about Sunday"}
{"fname":"train_6619","dialogue":"#Person1#: There's one car advertisement that opens with part of a song by BjOk.\n#Person2#: I've seen it. You're not sure what it's advertising to begin with, are you? I thought the silver vehicle was a spacecraft of the future. It's a bit of a let down when you realize it's just another car advertisement in the end.\n#Person1#: Yes, the beginning is a bit misleading. It's funny, isn't it? Sometimes the most effective ads are the really simple ones, you know? Like a famous actor sitting down at the breakfast table with this family enjoying a particular kind of food.\n#Person2#: He eats it so it must be good. That actress from Friends is advertising soap. Seeing famous people on TV can be a huge influence on us.\n#Person1#: Yeah, the ads they put on TV before the World Cup use big stars too, don't they?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I remember that one that had a whole team of top footballers.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a car advertisement with a misleading beginning. #Person1# says sometimes the most effective ads are the simple ones with the stars.","topic":"advertisement"}
{"fname":"train_6620","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Madam. How can I help?\n#Person2#: I'd like to take some money from my Fund Account at the Securities Company. Is that possible here?\n#Person1#: Certainly. We can transfer the money straight into your bank account here and then you can withdraw it right away. Could I have your Passbook for Bank-Securities Account Transfer?\n#Person2#: Here it is. Could I make a balance enquiry, please?\n#Person1#: Your balance today is 120, 376 RIB.\n#Person2#: Fine, I'll take 10, 000 RIB, please.\n#Person1#: OK. Please fill in this form and input you code here... and again, please. I'll just check and see if the money has been transferred. Yes, transaction successful.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# transfers some money from Fund Account into #Person2#'s bank account and withdraws it with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"withdraw money"}
{"fname":"train_6621","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever been to Xi ' an?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ' Ve been there several times on business trips. But I have never really seen the terra-cotta warriors as it is outside the city.\n#Person1#: I ' Ve heard many people saying that it is a place worth touring. I really want to see the old walls and terra-cotta warriors one day. Of course I won ' t miss the local food either. You know, the sites interests a food in scenery, food is a key factor when visiting a place.\n#Person2#: I agree. As long as the food is not too bizarre once I saw some people eating insects. That is frightening.\n#Person1#: Sure it is. Is it convenient to get there by plane?\n#Person2#: Well, the airport is quite far from the downtown area, but it is still more convenient than taking the train.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Xi'an. #Person1# wants to see the site-interests and try the local food. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's more convenient to go to Xi'an by air.","topic":"attractions of Xi'an"}
{"fname":"train_6622","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you typing there?\n#Person2#: I'm working on my resume.\n#Person1#: Really? Did you find any information about a new job?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I just got some good information off the internet.\n#Person1#: Great! Do you think you have a chance at getting the job?\n#Person2#: I didn ' t just find out about one job. There were several ones that looked good.\n#Person1#: Maybe I should try looking on the web for work.\n#Person2#: Sure you have to be patient. But I think it ' s much less trouble to sit in front of a computer than to go door to door or to make a lot of phone calls.\n#Person1#: But there must be so many people who also see the advertisement for that job on the net. You might have no chance.\n#Person2#: How do you know if you don ' t have a try?","summary":"#Person2#'s working on the resume, which makes #Person1# want to try looking on the web for work. #Person2# suggests #Person1# be patient.","topic":"hunt jobs online"}
{"fname":"train_6623","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you gotten a parking ticket before?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. What about you?\n#Person1#: I got a ticket a couple of days ago.\n#Person2#: What did you do?\n#Person1#: I got it for parking in the red zone.\n#Person2#: Why would you park in the red zone?\n#Person1#: I had to run in and get something quickly.\n#Person2#: Where were you at?\n#Person1#: I got the ticket in front of my apartment.\n#Person2#: I thought that you had your own parking spot?\n#Person1#: I had to make it quick.\n#Person2#: Hope it was worth it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the experience of getting a parking ticket.","topic":"get a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_6624","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's it going?\n#Person2#: Great. Thank you.\n#Person1#: What can I help you with?\n#Person2#: I need to cancel a check.\n#Person1#: What's wrong with the check?\n#Person2#: I accidentally wrote the check for too much.\n#Person1#: How much did you write the check for?\n#Person2#: The check was written for $ 150.\n#Person1#: How much were you supposed to write it for?\n#Person2#: I needed to write it for $ 100.\n#Person1#: I can cancel it for you right now.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much.","summary":"#Person2# cancels a check with the help of #Person1#.","topic":"cancel a check"}
{"fname":"train_6625","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Steven. Is that Mrs. Wang? I'm just calling to follow up about the status of the personnel manager position.\n#Person2#: This is Wang Ling speaking. You satisfy all the requirements. Congratulations! You're hired.\n#Person1#: I'm very proud to be employed by your firm.\n#Person2#: I think you'd be perfect for this job. This company needs someone like you. When can you start working?\n#Person1#: Anytime.\n#Person2#: Very good. You will normally be sent an official notification of the results of your interview by post. Once you get the notification, you can come.\n#Person1#: Thank you for hiring me. See you then. Bye.\n#Person2#: See you. Bye.","summary":"Steven calls to check the status of a position. Mrs. Wang tells him the result and when to come.","topic":"acquire the job"}
{"fname":"train_6626","dialogue":"#Person1#: you don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work.\n#Person2#: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today.\n#Person1#: do you feel ok?\n#Person2#: not really. After a 12 - hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu.\n#Person1#: why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting? You should really get some seat or you'll end up feeling even worse than you do now.\n#Person2#: could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever?\n#Person1#: you're really hot. Let me get you some Tylenol to bring the fever down.\n#Person2#: ok. I'll stay home this morning and rest, but if I feel better in the afternoon, I'm going to the meeting.\n#Person1#: Zach, what's that on your arm?\n#Person2#: I don't know. It looks a bit red, but I'm sure it's nothing.\n#Person1#: it looks like you have a red rash all over you! Are you allergic to anything?\n#Person2#: just cats, but I don't think I was near any cats in the last couple of weeks.\n#Person1#: I completely forgot about your cat allergy. I took care of a cat for my friend here a few days ago. Oh no. we'd better go to the doctor to get some medicine. Let's go.\n#Person2#: shouldn't we make an appointment first?\n#Person1#: we would, but let's just go and see if there's an opening now before it gets worse.\n#Person2#: whatever you say. I just want to get to my meeting!","summary":"#Person1# tries to persuade Zach not to attend the meeting because of his terrible physical condition. Then #Person1# discovers Zach's allergy and wants to take him to the hospital immediately. But Zach still wants to attend the meeting.","topic":"illness"}
{"fname":"train_6627","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you need?\n#Person2#: I need to use the Internet.\n#Person1#: You have your library card, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do.\n#Person1#: There is a wait right now to use the computers.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Would you please write your name on this list?\n#Person2#: Then what?\n#Person1#: I will call you when a computer is free.\n#Person2#: How do I log on to the computer?\n#Person1#: Use the number on the back of your library card.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'll be sitting over there.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how to use the Internet and will call #Person2# when the computer is free.","topic":"use library computers"}
{"fname":"train_6628","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tom! Do you have plans for this evening?\n#Person2#: Nothing special.\n#Person1#: How about having dinner with me?\n#Person2#: That's great. I would love to. And when?\n#Person1#: Let's fix it at seven o'clock, OK?\n#Person2#: No problem. However, maybe I should come early to help you prepare the dinner.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I will arrange everything.\n#Person2#: All right, see you tonight.\n#Person1#: See you.","summary":"#Person1# invites Tom to have dinner together this evening. Tom agrees.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_6629","dialogue":"#Person1#: Charles, do you have any children?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How many children do you have?\n#Person2#: I have two kids. A boy and a girl.\n#Person1#: What are their names?\n#Person2#: Jack and Stephanie.\n#Person1#: How old are they?\n#Person2#: Stephanie is 18 and Jack is 24.\n#Person1#: Are they in school?\n#Person2#: Stephanie is. She goes to college in Washington and Jack works in Florida.\n#Person1#: What does Stephanie study?\n#Person2#: She studies English.\n#Person1#: Is she here now?\n#Person2#: No, she's at school.","summary":"Charles tells #Person1# some basic information about his two kids.","topic":"the kids' lives"}
{"fname":"train_6630","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jim, I heard you took a trip to San Diego. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I just got back this morning.\n#Person1#: That sounds really nice. What did you do there?\n#Person2#: Well, we were only there for three days, so we didn't do too much. We went shopping and went out to dinner a few times. And at night we walked around the city with some friends.\n#Person1#: Did you take any pictures?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have them with me. Do you want to look at them?\n#Person1#: Sure, I love looking at photos.\n#Person2#: This one is of my wife and me on the beach, and this one is our daughter Emily standing next to my wife.\n#Person1#: Your daughter looks like her mother.\n#Person2#: I know, they look very similar.\n#Person1#: Where was this picture taken?\n#Person2#: That was taken at the train station before we left.\n#Person1#: Did you have time to go to the zoo?\n#Person2#: No, not this time. We went there last time.\n#Person1#: It looks like you all had a nice time.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it was a lot of fun.","summary":"Jim shares his traveling experiences in San Diego with #Person1# and shows #Person1# the pictures he took with his family.","topic":"traveling experiences"}
{"fname":"train_6631","dialogue":"#Person1#: what's your apartment like?\n#Person2#: it's furnished two bedroom flat in a three-story building on campus.\n#Person1#: what is it like living in on-campus housing?\n#Person2#: it's not as bad as I thought it would be. The freshmen that live nearby are really loud, especially on the weekends. But, the rent is much cheaper than private housing, so it's worth it.\n#Person1#: did you have to pay a deposit?\n#Person2#: no, but we do have to pay 9 months rent in 6 months, so for the first months we pay 1\/2 month's rent each month.\n#Person1#: do you have to pay utilities on top of your monthly rent?\n#Person2#: no, it's all included. Besides, students don't have to pay council tax, so we're saving quite bit of money by living here.\n#Person1#: how long is your contract for?\n#Person2#: that's the bad thing---the contract ends in June, so we'll have to find a new apartment soon.\n#Person1#: have you started looking again yet?\n#Person2#: not yet. I'm hoping we'll be able to find something cheap once all the students leave the city for the summer.\n#Person1#: Good luck!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s apartment. #Person2# also tells #Person1# #Person2#'s satisfaction with the rent. But the contract will end in June, #Person2#'ll have to find a new apartment soon.","topic":"the new apartment"}
{"fname":"train_6632","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Jane. How are you doing these days?\n#Person2#: Hi Martha. Everything is perfect.\n#Person1#: Are you enjoying married life?\n#Person2#: It couldn't be better. My husband is so supportive with my work and he helps around the house so much.\n#Person1#: You're so lucky. I hope to get married to a guy like that.\n#Person2#: I'm so happy. Even though we are both working, we get to spend a lot of time with each other in the evening and on the weekends.\n#Person1#: Do you guys do anything special?\n#Person2#: In the evening, we just sit and talk over dinner. But on the weekend, we try to go out to the beach or hit a nice restaurant, or go to a nice cafe.\n#Person1#: Sound like everything is great.","summary":"Jane shares her happy married life with Martha. Martha admires their happiness.","topic":"married life"}
{"fname":"train_6633","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any sales experience?\n#Person2#: Yes, I worked in a fashion shop as a part time salesgirl.\n#Person1#: What kind of work are you doing now?\n#Person2#: I'm working as an export sales staff member for a trade company.\n#Person1#: Where are you working?\n#Person2#: I work at Yangshi Trade Company Ltd. I have been working there since 1997.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# of #Person2#'s sales experience.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6634","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a great meal!\n#Person2#: Thank you. I am glad that everything turned out so well.\n#Person1#: Who taught you how to cook this well?\n#Person2#: I took a cooking class at the Culinary Institute.\n#Person1#: Wow, what is in this chicken dish?\n#Person2#: Isn't that great? That is coconut ginger chicken with rice.\n#Person1#: Is the soup a shrimp soup?\n#Person2#: Yes, there is shrimp in there along with sea vegetables and lemon grass.\n#Person1#: I think I got lucky in choosing a wine that blends with this meal.\n#Person2#: I appreciate you bringing the wine. It goes well with the chicken.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the meal prepared by #Person2# is great. #Person2# introduces the ingredients of the dishes.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_6635","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, we've settled the question of price, quality and quantity. Now what about the terms of payment?\n#Person2#: We only accept payment by irrevocable letter of credit payable against shipping documents.\n#Person1#: I see. Could you make an exception and accept D \/ A or D \/ P?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. We insist on a letter of credit.\n#Person1#: To tell you the truth, a letter of credit would increase the cost of my import. When I open a letter of credit with a bank, I have to pay a deposit. That'll tie up my money and increase my cost.\n#Person2#: Consult your bank and see if they will reduce the required deposit to a minimum.\n#Person1#: Still, there will be bank charges in connection with the credit. It would help me greatly if you would accept D \/ A or D \/ P. You can draw on me just as if there were a letter of credit. It makes no great difference to you, but it does to me.\n#Person2#: Well, Mrs. Wang, you must be aware that an irrevocable letter of cred it gives the exporter the additional protection of the bank er's guarantee. We always require L \/ C for our exports. And the other way round, we pay by L \/ C for our imports.\n#Person1#: To meet you half way, what do you say if 50 % by L \/ C and the balance by D \/ P?\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry, Mrs. Wang. But I'm afraid I can't promise you even that. As I've said, we require payment by L \/ C.","summary":"Mrs. Wang wants payments by D\/A or D\/P because a letter of credit would increase her cost, but #Person2# insists on payment by L\/C because it gives the additional protection of the banker's guarantee.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_6636","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: You have so many antiques and Chinese paintings here. May I have a look first?\n#Person1#: Of course.\n#Person2#: Are they genuine?\n#Person1#: Some are genuine. But all our reproductions are clearly marked and priced.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# to have a look in a shop.","topic":"antiques"}
{"fname":"train_6637","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can I help you with, Sir?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure if I'm at the right counter, but I need some advice on mortgages, can you help me?\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, no, I can't. But our specialist can. Please take a seat and our Mortgage Adviser will come out to see you.\n#Person2#: A specialist? That's excellent, thanks.\n#Person1#: No problem, Sir. He'll be with you in just a minute. Could I get you something to drink while you are waiting?\n#Person2#: A black coffee with 2 sugars would be much appreciated, thanks.","summary":"#Person2# wants some advice on mortgages but #Person1# can't help, so #Person1# asks #Person2# to wait for the Mortgage Adviser and will bring him some coffee.","topic":"mortgage consultation"}
{"fname":"train_6638","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Give me six-piece chicken nuggets, a large fries, and a large coke.\n#Person1#: You will need to wait a few minutes for fries. They're still in the fryer.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Your total comes to 7 dollars.\n#Person2#: Here's 20.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Your cash back is 13 dollars. Pull into a parking states, and we'll bring you your fries in two minutes.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# buys some food and drink in the parking lot with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"buy food"}
{"fname":"train_6639","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you mind if I ask some things about work for this company?\n#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: I've heard that the company is very strict with its staff. Is that true?\n#Person2#: Not really, so long as you follow all the regulations.\n#Person1#: If you make mistakes in your job, you'll be fired. Is that right?\n#Person2#: No. Everyone has a chance to correct his or her mistakes. The most important thing is to be responsible for your work.\n#Person1#: Working here involves a busy schedule and overtime. Is that true?\n#Person2#: Yes. That's true. We are always busy. The company attaches great importance to high efficiency. Sometimes we have to work overtime, but not always. And we have extra pay for extra work.\n#Person1#: It seems that working in a foreign enterprise is not the same as I expected. Thank you for your help.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about work for #Person2#'s company. #Person2# tells #Person1# the company emphasizes responsibility and high efficiency and sometimes requires overtime working. #Person1# thinks it's different from #Person1#'s expectation.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_6640","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much for a bus pass?\n#Person2#: Well, for a monthly pass, it'll cost you $ 65.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else that doesn't cost as much?\n#Person2#: If you're a student, you can get a student bus pass.\n#Person1#: How much does a student pass cost?\n#Person2#: That actual bus pass is free.\n#Person1#: It doesn't cost anything?\n#Person2#: The only thing you'll have to pay for is the monthly sticker.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me how much that'll cost?\n#Person2#: It's only $ 24 a month.\n#Person1#: Sounds good, let me get that.\n#Person2#: I'll get it for you right now.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about the bus pass and then gets a student bus pass with #Person2#'s help.","topic":"bus pass"}
{"fname":"train_6641","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'Ve come to inquire about a 6, 000- dollar remittance from California. Has it arrived?\n#Person1#: May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name is Jenny Clinton.\n#Person1#: I see. Wait for a moment please. I am sorry, Mrs. Clinton, but the remittance doesn't appear to have arrived yet.\n#Person2#: Really? It should have arrived. It was sent a week ago.\n#Person1#: If the money was sent by cable, it would have taken about one or two days. But if it was sent by airmail, it would take at least one week.\n#Person2#: Well, then I'll come again the day after tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Or would you like us to phone you when the money arrives?\n#Person2#: That would be very kind of you.\n#Person1#: Could you please tell me your phone number, so we'll give you a ring as soon as the remittance has arrived?\n#Person2#: The phone number is 328 6765 extension 105.\n#Person1#: Thank you. We'll inform you in time. Goodbye.","summary":"Jenny Clinton inquires about the remittance sent a week ago. #Person1# tells Jenny the remittance hasn't arrived yet and advises her to leave the phone number for contact when the remittance arrives.","topic":"remittance inquiry"}
{"fname":"train_6642","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm the superintendent of this building. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hi, I'm Paul. Could you show me the apartment on the first floor?\n#Person1#: Sure. Let's go.\n#Person2#: I like this one. How much is the rent?\n#Person1#: $ 850 a month.\n#Person2#: Does the rent include utilities?\n#Person1#: No. Utilities are extra.\n#Person2#: Where's the laundry room?\n#Person1#: It's on the other side of this floor.\n#Person2#: What's your rule about pets?\n#Person1#: We allow one or two pets but you have to pay a $ 300 deposit.\n#Person2#: How come?\n#Person1#: If your pet ruins the apartment walls or carpet we'll keep your pet deposit. If not, we'll return your deposit when you move out. But be careful, we don't allow pet snakes in the apartment.\n#Person2#: who takes care of bug control?\n#Person1#: We do. We will spray the apartments before you move in.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much for taking your time. I'm still deciding. I will call you tomorrow.","summary":"The superintendent of the building shows Paul around the apartment on the first floor and provides information related to the rent, utilities, and living rules with pets.","topic":"see the apartment"}
{"fname":"train_6643","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I've got a suit, a woolen sweater and a white shirt to wash.\n#Person1#: OK, let me see. This white shirt can be washed in water with hands, but this suit and the woolen sweater should be dry-cleaned.\n#Person2#: That's OK. But that must be costly.\n#Person1#: Yes, the cost for dry-cleaning is three times of that for ordinary laundering. But for suits and sweaters, you can only take them to the dry cleaners'.\n#Person2#: Oh, my wife just threw them into the washer.\n#Person1#: Did it ever shrink or fade? Generally speaking, the dark-colored clothes always fade away gradually.\n#Person2#: I see. The woolen sweater shrunk in the wash.\n#Person1#: Never mind. You can leave them to me.\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks. You know, I know little about this, so please tell me something that I should pay more attention to when I do washing.\n#Person1#: It's very simple. Divide the clothes by the colors, and wash them in cold water. If you've got some special stains on them like sugar, coffee or something else please let the dry cleaner know.\n#Person2#: I'll keep that in mind. And how much is it altogether?\n#Person1#: That will be 80 Yuan altogether. Here is your invoice.","summary":"#Person2# comes to #Person1# to have some clothes washed. #Person1# offers some suggestions about washing clothes and then #Person2# pays for the bill.","topic":"wash clothes"}
{"fname":"train_6644","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I pay for my parking ticket?\n#Person2#: I need to see your ticket. Do you have it?\n#Person1#: Here's my ticket right here.\n#Person2#: I'm going to need to see your ID.\n#Person1#: I don't have it.\n#Person2#: You can't pay your fine without your ID.\n#Person1#: I don't understand why I can't just pay you.\n#Person2#: We have to make sure that the person issued the ticket is the one paying it.\n#Person1#: I get it now.\n#Person2#: Just come back when you have your ID with you.\n#Person1#: Will my record be cleared after I pay the fine?\n#Person2#: Only if you pay your fine.","summary":"#Person1# comes to #Person2# to pay for the parking ticket. #Person2# asks #Person1# to come back with #Person1#'s ID.","topic":"pay for the ticket"}
{"fname":"train_6645","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Benjamin. Nice to meet you here. You look great.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Nice to meet you too. I'm John. Is this your first time to take a long-distance trip on plane?\n#Person1#: No, this is the second time. But I also feel bad because of the lower pressure and the jet lag.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Take it easy. It will be OK soon. You see, I take this long-hour plane frequently, but the jet lag still makes me uneasy.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Do you get a good knowledge of China?\n#Person2#: Yes, whenever I think about China, I'd see the Tian'an Men Square. China is a very beautiful country. And I've seen many landmarks in China but I like the Great Wall most.\n#Person1#: All of the Chinese are proud of the Great Wall. And it was built before the In dynasty near Shan Haiguan-the First Pass in the World.\n#Person2#: Was it built before the In dynasty? I thought it was in the Ming dynasty.\n#Person1#: No, before the In dynasty.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Thought I am an American, I know quite a lot about China and I like Chinese tea very well.\n#Person1#: Both the green tea and the black tea are good for our health. And I usually refresh myself with a cup of tea.\n#Person2#: Yeah, many of my friends like Chinese tea and whenever I go back to China, I'll take some Dragon-well green tea for them.\n#Person1#: Do you like the Chinese traditional silk?\n#Person2#: I heard about it, but I don't have any clothes made from silk.\n#Person1#: Go and pick some stuff up. The price can always surprise foreign friends.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm eager to have a try.","summary":"Benjamin meets John on the plane. Benjamin tells John he feels sick because of the lower pressure and the jet lag and John asks him to take it easy. Then they start to talk about the landmarks in China, Chinese tea, and Chinese traditional silk.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_6646","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't seen you in a while. How have you been?\n#Person2#: Things are going fairly well. How about you?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm hanging in there, but I lost my job and need to find another one quickly.\n#Person2#: I am looking for a job myself. What were you thinking of doing next?\n#Person1#: I am just trying to find something that will pay the bills until this bad economy passes by.\n#Person2#: Have you gotten any interviews yet?\n#Person1#: No, I haven't been out on one interview yet.\n#Person2#: Have you thought about the electrician program over there?\n#Person1#: I think that I might be interested in that position.\n#Person2#: I think we should go over there and see if we can apply for that program.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# need to find a job to go through the bad economy and #Person2# suggests applying for the electrician program together.","topic":"hunt a job"}
{"fname":"train_6647","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good afternoon. My name is Monica. I am here for the job interview at 2 PM.\n#Person1#: Ok, please first fill in the form and return it to me. You can do it in the next door.\n#Person2#: Done. Here is my paper.\n#Person1#: Everybody attention. I would like to make sure you all know the process. The interview consists of three parts. One, all of the interviewees will answer the question there and lasts for maximum one hour. Two, we will take a 30 - minute's break. After the break, we all come back to this office and I will announce the successful candidates for the 2nd round. In which, you have a small interview with your future manager.\n#Person2#: What about the 3rd round?\n#Person1#: Good question. But I will tell you when you pass the first two.","summary":"Monica's going to attend a job interview. #Person1# guides her to fill in the form and describes the interview process to all the interviewees.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6648","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so frustrated!\n#Person2#: what's wrong, Jim?\n#Person1#: I called the electronics shop to find out what time they close, and it took me twenty minutes to get what I wanted!\n#Person2#: Twenty minutes just to find out what their business hours are?\n#Person1#: yes. They have some sort of digital receptionist. So when I called in, a machine told me to push a button for the department I wanted to be transferred to.\n#Person2#: Oh, I hate getting voicemail instead of a person. What did you do?\n#Person1#: I just kept pushing buttons. I was transferred to customer service, but there a machine told me to choose between technical help, warranty information, or price information.\n#Person2#: Couldn'd you choose to be transferred to a real person?\n#Person1#: Eventually I did get to a real person. I found out the closing time, but by then the store had already closed!","summary":"Jim tells #Person2# he's so frustrated because it took twenty minutes to get the closing time when he called the electronics shop.","topic":"voicemail on the call"}
{"fname":"train_6649","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to have a new suit made. something in a dark blue wool.\n#Person2#: Certainly, sir. Double or single breasted?\n#Person1#: I think I would like the pants pleated. I am not sure about the jacket though as I'm a little overweight.\n#Person2#: I see, sir. For a gentleman of your size I would recommend a single-breasted jacket as it does tend to make one look a little slimmer. Just let me take your measurements, Let's see, neck 41cm, chest 110cm, wait 120cm and inside leg 70cm. You do have short legs, sir.\n#Person1#: Yes, that is why I usually choose dark colours for my business suits.\n#Person2#: Can you come back in three days for a fitting?\n#Person1#: Certainly.\n#Person2#: Good that way. I can have the suit ready for you two days after that fitting.","summary":"#Person1# comes to have a new suit made and #Person2# recommends a single-breasted jacket. After taking the measurements, #Person2# tells #Person1# to come in three days for the fitting.","topic":"tailored suit"}
{"fname":"train_6650","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in and sit down.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Here I've got a small present for you for Christmas.\n#Person1#: How nice of you! Let's open it right now. Oh, how lovely it is!\n#Person2#: This small basket will be just right for candy and some other little things.\n#Person1#: Where did you get it?\n#Person2#: It's from China. Two months ago, I went to China with my parents and I bought it for you in Beijing, the capital of China.\n#Person1#: From China? Thank you so much. No wonder it's so lovely. China's famous for its handicrafts. Let me see what it is made of.\n#Person2#: It's woven of bamboo.\n#Person1#: Really? How skillfully it's done! I'll get it right here. Everybody can see it when coming in.\n#Person2#: I'm very glad you like it.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# a Christmas gift which is a basket made of bamboo from China. #Person1# likes it very much.","topic":"a Christmas gift"}
{"fname":"train_6651","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, sorry, I can't come to the phone now. Just leave a message ... [Beep]\n#Person2#: Greg, greg. Where in the world are you? Hey, man. I'm in hot water, and it's all your fault! I thought you said Cindy was single and available!! Man, were you wrong!! You should have told me that your sis had just broken up with a seven-foot gorilla named Butch. I mean the guy is huge, and he caught me dropping her at her place, and he nearly strangled me before I could get in my car. And the guy's dog. You might have warned me about his vicious beast dog. The thing nearly ripped off my arm. Well, once I peeled out of the drive way, the maniac started chasing me in his monster truck and nearly ran me off the road. And man, you could have told me that your car didn't have much gas 'cause it ran out in the middle of this dark parking lot, and I'm now hiding in the men's room of the gas station. Now, pick up the phone ... pick it up, ... Oh, no I can hear the guy outside and ... hey, and your phone is going dead ... Ah, man ... you might have told me that this thing couldn't hold a charge ... Ah man ... I should have stayed home and done the laundry ... I shouldn't have listened to your wacky idea of going out tonight ... Greg, Greg? Where are you?","summary":"#Person2# phones Greg, but Greg isn't available. #Person2# leaves a message to blame Greg for not telling him Cindy isn't single so that #Person2# was nearly strangled by Butch and chased by Butch's dog.","topic":"a maniac"}
{"fname":"train_6652","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't had much exercise lately. My only recreation has been watching TV or going to the movies. What do you do for recreation?\n#Person2#: In summer I like playing tennis instead of swimming and boating, and my favorite sport in the winter is skating.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are sharing their recreations together.","topic":"recreation"}
{"fname":"train_6653","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir, ma'am. A table for two?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. But we have a small problem. Can you help us?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: We are looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?\n#Person1#: Yes. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern.\n#Person2#: Do you think there're any cheap ones nearby?\n#Person1#: Yes. Drive west for about two minutes and you will find one opposite to a supermarket. It's a family hotel, very comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable.\n#Person2#: It sounds nice. Thank you very much for your help.\n#Person1#: That's all right.","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a cheap hotel. #Person1# recommends one and tells #Person2# how to get there.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_6654","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, it's so nice to be out of the cinema. It was so hot there. I thought I'd melt.\n#Person2#: Terrible, wasn't it? Well, what did you think of Out of Africa? Do you think it was as good as the review said?\n#Person1#: It was a good film, but not as good as the book. I think some of the story was missing in the film.\n#Person2#: Yes, but you couldn't possibly fit everything that happens in a 200-page novel into a 2-hour film. There simply isn't time.\n#Person1#: I know, but the director should at least have tried to follow the story.\n#Person2#: Well, perhaps he thought he was improving the story.\n#Person1#: Perhaps he did, but I just don't think a film director has the right.","summary":"#Person1# regards Out of Africa as a good movie, but some stories are missing in the film. #Person2# thinks it's acceptable.","topic":"film review"}
{"fname":"train_6655","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like an alarm clock that will awaken me with soft music.\n#Person1#: In that case, you'll probably be interested in this handsome electric clock radio.\n#Person2#: Actually, I'd like a small battery-operated clock radio.\n#Person1#: There's a model that should suit you perfectly.\n#Person2#: Can I use my credit card to pay for it?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept credit cards in this family-run store. You could try the appliance store that on Dawson Street.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your help. I'll see if the store you recommended has what I want.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a clock radio by credit card. #Person1# doesn't accept credit cards and recommends another appliance store.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6656","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mike! How are you feeling now?\n#Person2#: How did you know I was here? Is it Tom?\n#Person1#: I was talking with Bob yesterday and I learnt your right leg had been injured. How did it happen?\n#Person2#: Their right back Tom knocked me down when I rushed to their goal with the ball.\n#Person1#: Wow! He must have hit you hard.\n#Person2#: Of course. He hit me from the back and sent me rolling over and over. At the time I had a lot of pain. Anyway, they brought me here.\n#Person1#: Nothing serious, I hope.\n#Person2#: The doctor said there weren't any internal injuries, but that I'd better stay here a couple of days.\n#Person1#: Well, Mike. Take it easy.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your coming. And thanks for the flowers.","summary":"#Person1# comes to visit Mike who got injured during a football match. Mike tells #Person1# about the injury and expresses his gratitude for #Person1#.","topic":"injury"}
{"fname":"train_6657","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's school going, Tom?\n#Person2#: Just fine. I was finally admitted to graduate school.\n#Person1#: Great! Are you going to do a doctor's degree?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to do a doctorate in chemistry.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a difficult field.\n#Person2#: It is interesting to me.\n#Person1#: You've got a degree in nuclear physics, haven't you?\n#Person2#: Just a master's degree, actually. I think chemistry is a lot better field for me. I've always preferred chemistry to physics.\n#Person1#: What do you plan to do after you finish?\n#Person2#: I haven't decided yet. I am thinking of going into medical research.\n#Person1#: Well, you've got some years of hard study ahead of you.\n#Person2#: That's right. What about you, Linda? I heard you will soon finish your Bachelor's degree in literature.\n#Person1#: That's right. I've always dreamed of being an excellent writer.","summary":"Tom tells Linda he was admitted to graduate school to do a doctorate in chemistry, then they talk about their future study plan.","topic":"future study plan"}
{"fname":"train_6658","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Thanks for coming to the interview today. It's nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Well, thank you.\n#Person1#: To begin with, why don't you tell us a little about yourself?\n#Person2#: Okay. Um, yeah. I've always been interested in teaching in a language program like this, and uh, I graduated with a degree in English and psychology eight years ago, [ Oh, really, both? ]. Yeah, and uh then I landed my first job overseas in Japan.\n#Person1#: Oh, wow. That's pretty impressive. What did you do there? What kind of work?\n#Person2#: Well, I worked full time, um, for a private language school in Tokyo for the first two years, and then I found a job at a community college.\n#Person1#: Oh really? So, exactly what did you do in your work there then?\n#Person2#: Well, I taught English and, uh, culinary arts.\n#Person1#: You taught cooking classes?\n#Person2#: Well, well, I know it sounds like an unusual combination, but I completed a program in culinary arts before I got my, uh, English and psychology degrees.\n#Person1#: Oh, Wow. You've done a lot, haven't you? [ Yeah. ] So, what exactly, um, how did you teach and what exactly did you do?\n#Person2#: Well, um, many of my students wanted to become chefs in restaurants, or they wanted to start their own restaurants, uh, and in our area, there were many, uh, tourists tourist spots. A lot of tourists came to that particular area, and so with English, they would be able to communicate not only with suppliers, you know things that they need for restaurant's food and so forth, but also with their customers, and so I taught them English and cooking at the same time.\n#Person1#: Wow. That's, that's pretty impressive. That's interesting. [ ... and tasty. ] Oh, I bet. So, why did you return to the United States? How long have you been back?\n#Person2#: I've been back for, uh, probably about a year now.\n#Person1#: Okay, so what brought you back then?\n#Person2#: Well, one of my former students opened a sushi restaurant, uh, in town, and he asked me to work with him.\n#Person1#: Really? What's the name of the restaurant?\n#Person2#: Well, it's called Flying Sushi. Have you ever heard of it?\n#Person1#: Yes, I've been there. Their food is fabulous; it's top-notch. It's really hard just to get a reservation there.\n#Person2#: I know, and uh, well, I work there two weeknights, and uh, and then ...\n#Person1#: So, two nights a week you're working there still?\n#Person2#: Right, right, but then, but ... I want to return to teaching. I've also been working as a therapist at a treatment center for teenagers struggling with depression and other mental health disorders.\n#Person1#: Oh, wow, that would be a really interesting job.\n#Person2#: It is, it is.\n#Person1#: Wow. You have such a wide range of experience. Uh, you know, to be honest, we have fifteen people who are applying for this position. You've got quite a background, but why don't you tell me three reasons why you would be the best person for this job.\n#Person2#: Um, well, first of all, uh, I understand that different students have different learning styles, and for that reason, I have used iPads, video, music, cooking, drama, role plays, and games to reach every student. [ That's good. ] And second, I have a background in academic and psychological counseling and advising [ Uh, huh ] ... skills that are often needed, you know, in working with international students.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that could be really useful.\n#Person2#: Yeah, so you know, many of them struggle with, uh, emotional turmoil, you know, home sickness ....\n#Person1#: Yeah, coming to a new place ...\n#Person2#: Right, so making the transition can be very overwhelming, and uh ...\n#Person1#: Good. So, what would you say would be a third reason?\n#Person2#: And finally, I speak four different languages ....\n#Person1#: Four? Wow! What languages do you speak?\n#Person2#: Well, I speak Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese at an advanced level. [ At an advanced level? Wow. ] And I also speak Arabic at a high-intermediate level.\n#Person1#: That's very, very impressive. You do have an impressive resume.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Uh, what we're doing ... we're going to have two rounds of interviews, and we will contact you on Friday and let you know whether or not you'll be coming back for the second round of interviews.\n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person1#: It's been really nice meeting you, and thank you for your time.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# who applies to teach a language program. #Person2# introduces first and #Person2#'s first job in Japan attracts #Person1#'s interest. So #Person2# describes the work of the job and how did #Person2# teach cooking classes. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# the reason why #Person2# returned to the United States. Finally, #Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# would be the best person for this job. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s resume is quite impressive and admires #Person2# a lot. #Person1# will contact #Person2# on Friday.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6659","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, dear, do you know what the important day is today? \n#Person2#: I don't know. \n#Person1#: Please think it over. \n#Person2#: Oh, I see. \n#Person1#: Come on, dear. I know you mustn't forget it. \n#Person2#: It's Saturday, a great weekend. \n#Person1#: Ur, you really let me down. \n#Person2#: Don't be angry with me. I have a bad memory. \n#Person1#: No, you haven't. You just don't care about me. You're an indifferent husband. \n#Person2#: What day is it on earth? \n#Person1#: It's the anniversary of our weeding. ","summary":"#Person2# forgets today is the anniversary of #Person1# and #Person2#'s wedding. #Person1# gets annoyed.","topic":"the anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_6660","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the life expectancy in your country? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but probably about 75 years. How about in your country? \n#Person1#: About 70, I think. This newspaper article talks about the problems of an aging population. It's a problem that will soon affect most of the world. \n#Person2#: I heard that the government might need to increase the retirement age, because otherwise there will not be enough workers to support the young and the elderly. \n#Person1#: Perhaps we need to have more babies! Tina gave birth to a baby boy yesterday. \n#Person2#: Did she? That's great. However, if we have too many children, that will have a bad effect on the enviroment. \n#Person1#: How's your son these days? \n#Person2#: Oh, he's fine. Kids seem to grow up very quickly nowadays. \n#Person1#: He'll be a teenager before you know it! Teenagers are often rebellious! When do you think it is a good age to have a child? \n#Person2#: I had mine when I was 24. that's a little young. I'd suggest you wait until you are in your late twenties. , or even in your early thirties if you have a good career. \n#Person1#: Yes, I think you're right. I'm thinking about having a child, but not just yet. \n#Person2#: Is there a big generation gap between parents and their children in you country? \n#Person1#: Yes, there is. Teenagers do not want to live traditonal lives. They want to go out, have fun, and explore the world. They want to develop their own view of life. Parents usually try to discourage them, but they don't often succeed. \n#Person2#: Parents usually give their children more freedom in my country. Sometimes they give them too much freedom. \n#Person1#: It's almost impossible to get the right balance. If you are too strict, kids might ignore you. If you are too lenient, they might go wild. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about life expectancy and the problem of the aging population in their countries. When it comes to #Person2#'s son, #Person2# suggests #Person1# give birth late. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's impossible to balance the generation gap between parents and their children.","topic":"the aged and the young"}
{"fname":"train_6661","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I'm looking for some good deals on produce. \n#Person2#: You might want to try the mangoes. \n#Person1#: Can you describe a mango to me? \n#Person2#: It's a fruit a little smaller than a grapefruit. It has a big seed in it. \n#Person1#: Do I eat the seed? \n#Person2#: Maybe some animals eat the seed, but humans don't. You'd have to soak it for 10 years. \n#Person1#: What's the price of these mangoes? \n#Person2#: Today you get a 50-percent discount. They're only $1 each. \n#Person1#: Tell me what they taste like. \n#Person2#: Their flesh is soft and juicy. It has a citrus taste. It's sweet. \n#Person1#: Do I need to buy them ripe, or will they ripen at home? \n#Person2#: Just press into it gently with your thumb. If it feels soft, it's ready to eat. \n#Person1#: Where do mangoes come from? \n#Person2#: These are from Guatemala, but we're going to start getting mangoes from India. ","summary":"#Person2# describes a mango to #Person1#. #Person2# also tells #Person1# its price, taste and place of origin.","topic":"purchase mangoes"}
{"fname":"train_6662","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think you're being a little naive. \n#Person2#: If I want, I can protect myself by paying through an escrow account, which holds the money until I receive the item. \n#Person1#: That proves my point! Protect yourself or you'll get burned. \n#Person2#: eBay also offers free insurance. You can get a refund of up to $200 if you're not satisfied with your purchase. \n#Person1#: $200? If they get a hold of your credit card number, you're going to be out a lot more than $200! I had a friend who. . . ","summary":"#Person2# trusts the free insurance offered by eBay, but #Person1# regards it unsafe and asks #Person2# to do more self-protection.","topic":"online payment"}
{"fname":"train_6663","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, miss, can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy this dress, please. \n#Person1#: It's certainly a pretty dress. I can ring you up at the register over here. \n#Person2#: Great. \n#Person1#: Will you be paying by cash, check, or credit card? \n#Person2#: I want to use a credit card. Do you take Discover? \n#Person1#: Sorry, no. We only take MasterCard or Visa. \n#Person2#: I'll put it on my Visa card, then. \n#Person1#: Very well, ma'am. Oh, there seems to be a problem, it says it's rejected. \n#Person2#: There must be something wrong with the system. Try my MasterCard. \n#Person1#: Alright. Thank you. Yes, it seems to be working fine. Your total is $199. 00, sign here, please. \n#Person2#: Sure. \n#Person1#: Here you go, and here's your receipt. Have a nice day. \n#Person2#: Thanks. You have a good one, too. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy the dress with her Visa card but it's rejected. Then #Person1# uses #Person2#'s MasterCard to finish the deal.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6664","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't there anyone at home? \n#Person2#: I'll knock again, Helen. Everything's very quiet. I'm sure there's no one at home. \n#Person1#: But that's impossible. Karen and Tom invited us to lunch. Look through the window. Can you see anything? \n#Person2#: Nothing at all. \n#Person1#: Let's try the back door. \n#Person2#: Look! Everyone's in the garden. \n#Person1#: Hello, Helen. Hello, Jim. \n#Person3#: Everybody wants to have lunch in the garden. It's nice and warm out here. \n#Person4#: Come and have something to drink. \n#Person2#: Thanks, Karen. May I have a glass of bear please? \n#Person4#: Beer? There's none left. You can have some lemonade. \n#Person2#: Lemonade! \n#Person3#: Don't believe her, Jim. She's only joking. Have some beer! ","summary":"Helen and Jim are invited to lunch at Karen and Tom's home. Nobody answers the door until they finally catch everyone in the garden.","topic":"friends' gathering"}
{"fname":"train_6665","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's almost vacation time. Have you found a summer job yet?\n#Person2#: I suppose I can work at the boys camp, but camp jobs don't pay much. So I won't consider it.\n#Person1#: I think I can get a job at the Seaview Hotel. A friend of mine was a waiter there. He got a lot of tips. Tips are a great way to make extra money, you know.\n#Person2#: What I want is a job outside. This summer, I think I might work for a road building company or something like that. I hear physical work pays pretty well.\n#Person1#: It will be good experience.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the summer jobs they will do.","topic":"summer jobs"}
{"fname":"train_6666","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. White. Do you think it's possible for us to talk sometime today?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, Miss Wilson, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today. I've got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10:00. Then I have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11. After that, I'll have a meeting with him over lunch.\n#Person1#: Can I see you after lunch?\n#Person2#: Well, let me see...After lunch, I have to attend a senior staff meeting, which may last about 2 hours. Can you come at 3:00? We can talk for an hour before I meet my sales team at 4:00.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid an hour is too short. What about tomorrow morning?\n#Person2#: 9 to 11, then. I'll wait for you at the office.\n#Person1#: OK. See you then.","summary":"Miss Wilson wants to talk with Mr. White but he got a pretty tight schedule today, so Miss Wilson makes an appointment with him tomorrow morning.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_6667","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I need to schedule my trip to Paris for next week.\n#Person2#: When would you like to travel?\n#Person1#: I have to reach Paris by the twenty-fourth.\n#Person2#: Is this a round trip? Will you need a return to get to?\n#Person1#: Yes, and check that for thirty-first in the evening.\n#Person2#: Let me see, uh, there's a non-stop flight to Paris from Kennedy Airport on twenty-fourth at 6:00 am. On thirty-first you may board flight 309, which is at 4:30 pm. But it will stop for about 4 hours in London before it returns to New York.\n#Person1#: OK, fine. I think that can work for me.\n#Person2#: Would you like to book the tickets then?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like a business class ticket. What's the cost?\n#Person2#: It will be $2,750. Will you pay by card or in cash?\n#Person1#: Neither. Do you accept checks?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do.\n#Person1#: OK, I prefer a window seat. Here is my passport.","summary":"#Person1# gets a trip schedule and a business class ticket for a round trip to Paris next week with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"book a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_6668","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Madam.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Praveen. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I need to get some information on animal cells.\n#Person2#: What is it for, Praveen?\n#Person1#: I have to make a presentation of animal cells in the discussion next week.\n#Person2#: That's fine.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me where I can get it, Madam?\n#Person2#: Look at that last cupboard. It's marked reference.\n#Person1#: Do you mean the one next to the literature cupboard?\n#Person2#: Exactly. There are a number of books in that cupboard. You will find children's science book there. That's the right book for your reference.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. May I borrow it for a day or 2?\n#Person2#: Sorry. The reference books are not for lending.\n#Person1#: There is no place around. May I sit here and take notes?\n#Person2#: Yes, you may.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Madam.\n#Person2#: Welcome.","summary":"Praveen needs some reference books for his presentation of animal cells and #Person2# shows him where the books are placed and reminds him they cannot be lent.","topic":"borrow books"}
{"fname":"train_6669","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ahem... uh, sir, I beg your pardon... Uh, mister, are you waiting to buy a ticket for the movie?\n#Person2#: What's it look like, lady? This is the ticket line I'm standing in, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Well, yes, it is, but...\n#Person2#: So, what's your beef anyway, lady?\n#Person1#: You just cut into line, in front of me and everyone else, that's what! Go take your place back at the end of the line, like every - one else!\n#Person2#: Oh sure, lady, and fat chance I'd get a ticket before they're sold out. I'm staying right here, understand? So be a nice lady and butt out!\n#Person1#: Just what gives you the right...?\n#Person2#: Because I'm no sucker ; only suckers go to the end of the line. It's as simple as that, lady.\n#Person1#: Well, you're no gentleman, either.\n#Person2#: Okay, lady, just to show what a gentleman I really am, I'll let you go in front of me. Now, just buy your ticket and shut your trap, will you, lady?\n#Person1#: Whew! I got the last one. This must be my lucky day!\n#Person2#: What was that you just said? Last one...? Hey, they've closed the ticket window!\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm afraid I bought the last ticket, and to think, if you hadn't been such a gentleman...\n#Person2#: Lady! This is unfair! I've been cheated! I was in line before you.That should have been my ticket! Come on, hand it over, lady!\n#Person1#: Gentleman! Hah! Fat chance! Hah! Eat your heart out, sucker! Hah!","summary":"#Person2# cut into line in front of #Person1#. #Person1# asks him to go to the end of the line. #Person2# refuses but lets her go in front of him. #Person1# gets the last ticket and sneers at #Person2#.","topic":"cut into line"}
{"fname":"train_6670","dialogue":"#Person1#: You really need to look at some of the problems we are having with the apartment.\n#Person2#: That apartment never had any problems before. Are you sure the problem isn ' t you?\n#Person1#: We spoke with you the first week we moved in about things that you promised to fix.\n#Person2#: Where do you think you have problems?\n#Person1#: There is no hot water, the bedroom has a broken window, and there are rats in the kitchen.\n#Person2#: You know, no one else who has been in that apartment has had a problem before.\n#Person1#: You are obligated to maintain your building and my apartment.\n#Person2#: I will fix these problems when I get around to it.\n#Person1#: I will be withholding my rent check this Friday unless these problems are addressed immediately.\n#Person2#: You can ' t do that! It ' s illegal!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to fix the problems of #Person1#'s apartment but #Person2# is reluctant to do so. #Person1# threats to withhold the rent check. #Person2# says it's illegal.","topic":"apartment"}
{"fname":"train_6671","dialogue":"#Person1#: After I am accepted for unemployment benefits, what will happen next?\n#Person2#: You will receive a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter.\n#Person1#: What will that tell me?\n#Person2#: The Award Letter will tell you how much you will receive weekly.\n#Person1#: Are there any other forms that I need to fill out?\n#Person2#: You will need to fill out a Continued Claim Form every two weeks.\n#Person1#: What information will I need to provide on that form?\n#Person2#: They will need to know where you worked and how much money you made.\n#Person1#: Are there any other questions on the form?\n#Person2#: Basically, they want to know that you were available for work and not sick.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# will receive a Notice of Unemployment Insurance Award letter and need to fill out a Continued Claim Form every two weeks after being accepted for unemployment benefits.","topic":"unemployment insurance"}
{"fname":"train_6672","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I need a hotel room.\n#Person2#: That's no problem at all. May I have your name, please?\n#Person1#: Certainly. My name is John Sandals.\n#Person2#: It's a pleasure, Mr. Sandals. My name is Michelle. What days will you need a room?\n#Person1#: Friday afternoon, April 14 through Monday morning, April 17.\n#Person2#: One minor problem, sir. Our prices are now slightly higher. Is that acceptable, sir?\n#Person1#: Please tell me the price, so I can make a decision.\n#Person2#: It'll be $ 308 nightly.\n#Person1#: That's a reasonable price.\n#Person2#: Good! Now, sir, do you have a preference for smoking or nonsmoking?\n#Person1#: I quit smoking, so nonsmoking.\n#Person2#: I hear you, sir. Nonsmoking. Now, about the bed, is a queen-size okay?\n#Person1#: A queen sounds great.\n#Person2#: Okay, sir, let me reserve those dates, there. Now, if you'll just tell me your phone number.\n#Person1#: That would be 626-555-1739.\n#Person2#: That's 626-555-1739. Thank you so much for choosing our hotel, sir!","summary":"Michelle helps John Sandals book a nonsmoking room from Friday afternoon, April 14 to Monday morning, April 17 for $308 nightly.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_6673","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me plan the office party?\n#Person2#: Sure. What do you need the most help with, the food or entertainment?\n#Person1#: I need help with food.\n#Person2#: OK, well, let's coordinate our efforts. Should this party be formal or casual?\n#Person1#: I think it should be casual.\n#Person2#: I agree. Next, we have to decide on food. We have a choice of Chinese or Continental Cuisine. Which one should we have?\n#Person1#: I would prefer Chinese food for this party.\n#Person2#: Perfect choice. For music, should we have a live band or a DJ?\n#Person1#: I think we should hire a live band.\n#Person2#: OK then. Well, I will work on my part and get back to you with my progress on Friday.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help with the food for their office party. They prefer to have a casual party with Chinese food and a live band.","topic":"office party"}
{"fname":"train_6674","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hit ' em high, hit ' em low. Class of ' 93, let's go!\n#Person2#: Hi there, everyone. We hope you're having a good night!\n#Person1#: Wasn't that football game great! I just knew we'd win!\n#Person2#: The night is young, folks. Get some food and mingle with those faces from yesterday.\n#Person1#: Later we'll let you know who the King and Queen of the Reunion will be.\n#Person2#: But for now, the band is playing the songs from our senior year. Get out on that dance floor!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are having a reunion night of class of '93.","topic":"reunion"}
{"fname":"train_6675","dialogue":"#Person1#: The restaurant across the street hired a new Chinese chef, so I ordered some Chinese food there for this evening.\n#Person2#: Good. I love Chinese food. What did you order?\n#Person1#: Something hot and spicy. They look very inviting on the menu. You are going to love them.\n#Person2#: Maybe we can find a place to learn some Chinese cooking. I hear there's a place in Chinatown where you can take some courses. Are you interested?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure. I don't enjoy cooking that much. As long as we can order it from a restaurant, we don't have to learn to do it by ourselves.\n#Person2#: You are right. But I just want to know how they prepare food and make it taste so different.","summary":"#Person1# ordered some Chinese food for this evening. #Person2# suggests finding a place to learn some Chinese cooking but #Person1# prefers just ordering from a restaurant.","topic":"Chinese food"}
{"fname":"train_6676","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well Rebecca, is there anything else you need to know for now?\n#Person2#: I don't think so, Mr. Parsons. I think you have covered all the main points for me.\n#Person1#: Okay well listen, here is my business card with my mobile number. If any other questions spring to mind don't hesitate to contact me. Of course you can also call Miss Childs too.\n#Person2#: Great. Rmm, when can I expect to hear from you?\n#Person1#: Well, we are finishing the shortlist interviews tomorrow, so we will certainly have a decision made by early next week. Miss Childs will call you to discuss more on Monday or Tuesday. How does that sound?\n#Person2#: That sounds perfect. Thank you very much for taking the time to speak to me Mr. Parsons.\n#Person1#: The pleasure's all mine, Rebecca.\n#Person2#: I hope to hear from you very soon.\n#Person1#: Absolutely. Thanks for coming Rebecca. Goodbye.","summary":"Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca she can call him if she has other questions. They will have a decision made by early next week and Miss Childs will call her to discuss more.","topic":"decision"}
{"fname":"train_6677","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to find a new furniture set for my living room.\n#Person2#: Where are you going to find one?\n#Person1#: I have no idea.\n#Person2#: Do you want to know where I bought mine?\n#Person1#: Where did you get it from?\n#Person2#: I got it from IKEA.\n#Person1#: How much did it cost you?\n#Person2#: It cost me a couple thousand for the whole set.\n#Person1#: Is the furniture sturdy?\n#Person2#: The furniture is built extremely well.\n#Person1#: I don't mind paying a lot as long as the quality is good.\n#Person2#: Well, trust me. The quality is fantastic.","summary":"#Person1# needs to find a new furniture set for the living room. #Person2# recommends IKEA whose quality is fantastic.","topic":"furniture"}
{"fname":"train_6678","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are too picky.\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. Hey, look at that guy over there.\n#Person1#: Which guy?\n#Person2#: The guy in the blue shirt at the table by the window.\n#Person1#: I can't see him. Where?\n#Person2#: Right there.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see him now. Wait! That's. . .\n#Person2#: Yes, it's Mel Gibson.\n#Person1#: Oh, wow! It's really him! Who is that woman he's with?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Why don't you go ask for his autograph?\n#Person1#: I can't do that.\n#Person2#: Why not?","summary":"#Person2# discovers Mel Gibson and encourages #Person1# to go ask for his autograph.","topic":"autograph"}
{"fname":"train_6679","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me figure out how to use this vending machine?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would be happy to help. What do you want to buy?\n#Person1#: I want to buy that candy.\n#Person2#: OK. So this machine will make change if you need it. Do you have your dollars ready?\n#Person1#: Yeah, so far, so good.\n#Person2#: Next, you feed your dollars into the machine in the slot. Make sure they are smooth.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I already knew that.\n#Person2#: I'm sure you know that if the dollar gets stuck, you might have to re-feed it.\n#Person1#: OK, let's move on!\n#Person2#: Now you just make your selection and pray. If nothing comes out, try again or call the number on the side of the machine.\n#Person1#: I hope it works!\n#Person2#: Well, good luck!","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# how to use a vending machine as #Person1# wants to buy candy.","topic":"vending machine"}
{"fname":"train_6680","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, dear, do you know what the important day is today?\n#Person2#: I don't know.\n#Person1#: Please think it over.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see.\n#Person1#: Come on, dear. I know you mustn't forget it.\n#Person2#: It's Saturday, a great weekend.\n#Person1#: Ur, you really let me down.\n#Person2#: Don't be angry with me. I have a bad memory.\n#Person1#: No, you haven't. You just don't care about me. You're an indifferent husband.\n#Person2#: What day is it on earth?\n#Person1#: It's an anniversary of our weeding.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't know what the important day is today. #Person1# is disappointed because it's their wedding anniversary.","topic":"important day"}
{"fname":"train_6681","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, no. It looks like we're late.\n#Person2#: Let's just sit in the back. We can still hear the service from here.\n#Person1#: There're so many people here. Where are Rich and Cath and Taylor's parents?\n#Person2#: They're probably up front. The preacher's about to speak. Let's listen.\n#Person1#: That was such a touching speech. He must have really known Taylor well.\n#Person2#: Oh, how I wish this all wasn't happening!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are late so they sit in the back. They are touched by the preacher's speech.","topic":"preacher's speech"}
{"fname":"train_6682","dialogue":"#Person1#: It will do you good to go out for entertainment at weekends. What kind of movie do you like best?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say, I like interesting and significant ones. I don't care whether they're blockbusters or not.\n#Person1#: Shall we go downtown for a movie this Friday evening?\n#Person2#: Very good, What's on?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure. Let me give a call to find out.","summary":"#Person2# likes interesting and significant movies. #Person1# invites #Person2# to a movie this Friday evening and #Person2# accepts.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_6683","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is Jack still staying idle everyday?\n#Person2#: No, he has mended his way. After his father died, he set his hand to the job of putting his business affairs in order.\n#Person1#: Really? He is so competent now.\n#Person2#: You can't imagine what he is like now.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Jack who becomes competent after his father died.","topic":"become competent"}
{"fname":"train_6684","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time?\n#Person2#: What? Why do we have to do that?\n#Person1#: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any case, to take better advantage of the daylight available, we compensate by moving our clocks forward one hour.\n#Person2#: I see. That's convenient! I never understood things like this, such as GMT. I never know what time zone we are in or when to change my clock!\n#Person1#: That just stands for Greenwich Mean Time. Here in California, we are in Pacific Standard Time, that is eight time zones west of Greenwich. Remember when we were in Beijing? Well, then we were in China Standard Time, and that's eight time zones east of Greenwich!\n#Person2#: That's why it was so weird traveling from Beijing to LA! Because of the huge time difference, even though we left Beijing at noon and flew for more than eight hours, we still arrived in LA the same day at noon! It's like we went back in time!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can set the clock forward for daylight to save time and it's due to their position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. #Person2# then understands the time difference.","topic":"time difference"}
{"fname":"train_6685","dialogue":"#Person1#: But the auction is a blast! And I haven't even told you the best part yet!\n#Person2#: I don't care what the best part is. Whatever you say won't change my mind. I'm not buying anything!\n#Person1#: That stamp you've been looking for is for sale.\n#Person2#: The 1879 Large Dragon? Are you serious? How much?\n#Person1#: Hey! I thought you weren't interested! Sorry, I've gotta go! I'm going to switch over to eBay and see if my bid is still the highest.","summary":"#Person2# gets interested in the auction after #Person1# tells #Person2# the stamp #Person2# has been looking for is for sale.","topic":"auction"}
{"fname":"train_6686","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane! What an enchanting skirt you have on!\n#Person2#: Thank you! Guess how much it costs.\n#Person1#: Bright colors, smooth material, exquisite craftsmanship, soft lines. . . Darling, it looks elegant on you! It can't be any cheap stuff. Something around two hundred, I guess.\n#Person2#: Your offer is way off the mark. It set me back only sixty-five.\n#Person1#: Then you got a windfall! Was sixty-five the original price, or did you get a special discount?\n#Person2#: Neither. I drove a hard bargain with the vendor before I got the price down.\n#Person1#: How much did she ask for?\n#Person2#: Three hundred! That's daylight robbery. How dare she play tricks on an old hand like me? Without hesitation, I gave my offer---no more than fifty.\n#Person1#: She must be fuming with anger at such a bid, wasn't she?\n#Person2#: Not at all! She's really been around, and seemed quite accustomed to bargaining like this. That's the trade. She only demanded a higher bid, saying the purchase price was even higher than seventy. She was lying! Then I inquired, 'May I have it at sixty? 'she waved her head.\n#Person1#: Then you pretended to go without buying it?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I turned around and started to move out. Just then, she yelped behind my back, 'all right, all right! I may sacrifice a little. Let's fix it sixty-five! Can't be cheaper. '","summary":"#Person1# praises Jane's skirt and guesses it costs two hundred. Jane tells #Person1# she only pays sixty-five for it after a hard bargain with the vendor.","topic":"bargain"}
{"fname":"train_6687","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think it is easier to buy a car than to maintain it. What's worse, I just don't trust those vehicle maintenance shops. Sometimes, they overcharge or don't build those parts I have been paying for. Last week, they even tried to persuade me to buy new parts which really need not to be changed. You know, my car is just half a year old and also good brand. I was just wondering about all these.\n#Person2#: There are such shops living on selling parts. I don't like their service either. All they want is your money. But in the long run, they will be losing costumers. Anyway, car service business is new in China. We all have to control what they are doing. Otherwise, they will not improve.\n#Person1#: Is it possible to make a compliant call to some organization what it's someone gets rip-off.\n#Person2#: Yes, there is. Those organizations exist. You always can call a lawyer if you need legal help.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# don't like vehicle maintenance shops because they overcharge. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's possible to make a complaint call if someone gets rip-off.","topic":"vehicle maintainance shop"}
{"fname":"train_6688","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Excuse me. Do you know if there's a Commercial Bank around here?\n#Person2#: Yes, go straight along Beijing Road and turn right.\n#Person1#: Straight on, and turn right. Is it far?\n#Person2#: No, it's just a couple of minutes.\n#Person1#: Thanks very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to a Commercial Bank.","topic":"ask directions"}
{"fname":"train_6689","dialogue":"#Person1#: I may go grocery shopping later.\n#Person2#: We need to get food?\n#Person1#: I don't think we have any food.\n#Person2#: What are you going to buy?\n#Person1#: What food are we out of?\n#Person2#: Go and look in the kitchen.\n#Person1#: Could you look for me?\n#Person2#: You should just get the basics.\n#Person1#: What would that be?\n#Person2#: Get some eggs, milk, and bread.\n#Person1#: Would you please make a list for me?\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll write it down for you.","summary":"#Person1# may go grocery shopping later and asks #Person2# to make a list for #Person1#.","topic":"grocery shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6690","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tom, are you free next Sunday?\n#Person2#: I think so. Why did you ask that?\n#Person1#: I'm going to have my first baby, so I plan to hold a baby shower next Sunday.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! Why do people hold parties before the baby is born?\n#Person1#: It's the tradition. But baby showers as we know them today were not common until after World Warri.\n#Person2#: In any case, I like baby showers, because they allow friends and family to share the joy and excitement of welcoming a new life into the world.\n#Person1#: So you will come, won't you?\n#Person2#: Of course. I will prepare a good gift for the new arrival.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# invites Tom to the baby shower next Sunday. Tom will come and prepare a good gift for the new arrival.","topic":"baby shower"}
{"fname":"train_6691","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry sir. But you can't go into the OR.\n#Person2#: All right, but tell me what's happening. Give it to me straight please.\n#Person1#: It was touching girl for a while.\n#Person2#: And now?\n#Person1#: She will be OK. She is a tough cookie.\n#Person2#: That's great news.\n#Person1#: In my opinion she will up about soon.\n#Person2#: That's good to hear. She is usually full of vein and vigor.\n#Person1#: I believe it. Well, I'Ve got to go back in.\n#Person2#: Thanks for helping her, doctor.\n#Person1#: All right. Just relax, OK? Go and got a cup of coffee.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I will.","summary":"#Person1#, the doctor, tells #Person2# the girl will be OK and asks #Person2# to relax. #Person2# is grateful.","topic":"in hospital"}
{"fname":"train_6692","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, your qualifications for the job are excellent. And is there anything you'd like to ask about the job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to know if the company provides opportunities for further education.\n#Person1#: Yes, our employees are allowed to take up 2 days a month to attend college courses.\n#Person2#: That's very generous.\n#Person1#: I've enjoyed the conversation with you. We'll call you within 5 working days.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I appreciate the time you've given to me.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2#'s qualifications are excellent and tells #Person2# about their company's policies for further education.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6693","dialogue":"#Person1#: It sure is hot. Why don't we go in the Haunted House? At least it will be air conditioned.\n#Person2#: I've told you a thousand times. I don't want to go in the Haunted House. It's too scary!\n#Person1#: Well. Maybe I'll go alone then. I really don't want to miss it.\n#Person2#: Go alone if you want. I will wait at that cafe and have a soda.\n#Person1#: It might take a long time. Because there is a line, you know.\n#Person2#: I know. But if you don't go in the Haunted House, you won't be happy. So I will wait for you. It's no problem.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: How was it?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry it took so long.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. But how was it?","summary":"#Person1# wants to go to the Haunted House but #Person2# doesn't, so #Person2# waits for #Person1# at the cafe.","topic":"Haunted House"}
{"fname":"train_6694","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you. sir?\n#Person2#: I'm wondering if anyone has turned in a train ticket. I just lost my ticket for Beijing tonight.\n#Person1#: Let me see. I'm sorry. Nothing's been turned in. Do you want to buy another one?\n#Person2#: Yes. If I don't make it to Beijing tomorrow morning. my wife would kill me. How much does it cost?\n#Person1#: 150 yuan for hard seats.\n#Person2#: Fine.\n#Person1#: Sir?\n#Person2#: Where is my wallet? Someone has stolen my wallet!","summary":"#Person2# lost his ticket but #Person1# says nothing's turned in. #Person2# finds his wallet stolen when buying another ticket.","topic":"theft"}
{"fname":"train_6695","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I ask some questions regarding to the social benefits?\n#Person2#: Go ahead, please.\n#Person1#: How long is my paid vacation every year?\n#Person2#: You'll have 10 days paid vacation every year.\n#Person1#: What about the insurance and housing policies?\n#Person2#: We will provide you wit life insurance, health insurance, accident insurance, housing benefits, heating allowance and transportation allowance.\n#Person1#: How often is the bonus?\n#Person2#: You'll be paid a bonus at the end of every year.\n#Person1#: Do I have training opportunities?\n#Person2#: We provide our employees with training opportunities at home and abroad.\n#Person1#: Well, I don't have any other questions so far. I would like to think a couple of days before I give you my final answer.\n#Person2#: Sure. I will ask Lucy to call you in two days.\n#Person1#: Ok, thank you for your time and patience.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the social benefits, such as the length of #Person1#'s paid vacation, the insurance and housing policies, the bonus, and training opportunities. #Person1# will give #Person2# #Person1#'s final answer in two days.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6696","dialogue":"#Person1#: It looks like we are going to have a shower at any minute now.\n#Person2#: I think so too. Isn't strange how you can sense it?\n#Person1#: I know what you mean.\n#Person2#: Look at the clouds in the sky. Whenever they seem dark and low like this, you know it's going to rain, or look at the object that's far away, if it seems clear to you, it's probably going to pour.\n#Person1#: Yes. And everything seems to have a stronger smell to me then.\n#Person2#: I know, and people often say it's going to rain when they have aches and pains in certain parts of their body. My mother always complains that her knee hurts just before a storm.\n#Person1#: And have you noticed how the animals react before a storm?\n#Person2#: Sure, horses and cows will seem to go a protected area and huddle together.\n#Person1#: Yah, but with all these sensible signs, how come we aren't carrying our umbrella with us now?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about how people sense the rain by the clouds, the stronger smell, pains in the body, and the reactions of animals, but with all these sensible signs, they aren't carrying their umbrella with them.","topic":"sense the rain"}
{"fname":"train_6697","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jack. Thanks for coming over. Here's my computer.\n#Person2#: OK. Hmm. Yeah, like I said on the phone, from what you described, I don't think I'll be able to do too much. I'll have a little look though. Are you online at the moment?","summary":"Jack comes to have a look at #Person1#'s computer.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_6698","dialogue":"#Person1#: It is boiling today, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's very hot and stuffy.\n#Person1#: It's been looking like rain for several days. But it hasn't rained yet.\n#Person2#: There are thick black clouds in the sky now. It looks as if a thunder storm is coming.\n#Person1#: The wind is rising.\n#Person2#: It's a bit windy. But I like the breeze.\n#Person1#: It's beginning to sprinkle.\n#Person2#: The weatherman says some showers are expected this afternoon.\n#Person1#: It's turning warmer, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, the temperature is going up today. It has climbed to 36C.\n#Person1#: After a heavy rain, the temperature should drop a lot.\n#Person2#: Yes, there will be a cool day tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the weather. #Person2# thinks a thunderstorm is coming. #Person1# likes the breeze. They agree that the temperature will drop tomorrow.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_6699","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sally! Sally! Could you please turn off the radio? I hate to have to say this, but it's too noisy here.\n#Person2#: What? But...\n#Person1#: You know I'm reading my books and I'm preparing for my English exam this afternoon.\n#Person2#: I know that. But I'm not listening to the radio. The noise comes from our neighbours upstairs.\n#Person1#: Oh! How terrible! I'll talk to them and let them be quiet!","summary":"#Person1# asks Sally to turn off the radio but the noise actually comes from their neighbors upstairs.","topic":"noise"}
{"fname":"train_6700","dialogue":"#Person1#: Betty, where did you go yesterday?\n#Person2#: I went to visit a friend of mine in the hospital.\n#Person1#: What did you talk about?\n#Person2#: We talked about a lot of different things.\n#Person1#: Did you talk about the weather?\n#Person2#: Yes, we did. We talked about the weather and about languages.\n#Person1#: Did your friend ask you any questions?\n#Person2#: Yes, she did. I answered almost all of her questions.\n#Person1#: Did you ask your friend any questions?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. I asked her quite a few questions.\n#Person1#: How long did you stay there?\n#Person2#: About half an hour.","summary":"Betty tells #Person1# she visited a friend in the hospital yesterday. They talked about the weather and asked each other questions.","topic":"visit a friend"}
{"fname":"train_6701","dialogue":"#Person1#: Any message for me, Miss White?\n#Person2#: Just one, Mr. Brown. You had a phone call from someone called Smith, Mary Smith.\n#Person1#: Smith? I don't know anyone called Smith. What did she say?\n#Person2#: She wouldn't say anything. But it sounded important. I told her you'd call her as soon as you came back.\n#Person1#: Well, I think I'd better do it then. Have you got her telephone number?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's 44356793.\n#Person1#: Have you written it down?\n#Person2#: I always do. It's on your desk.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"Miss White tells Mr. Brown Mary Smith called him and it sounded important. Mr. Brown will call her back.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_6702","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! What can I do for you, Madam?\n#Person2#: Good morning! I'm looking for a coat.\n#Person1#: What color would you like?\n#Person2#: Could you show me some? I'd like a middle sized red coat.\n#Person1#: Sorry. We haven't anything in your size.\n#Person2#: Do you have a smaller size?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. The small size coats have just been sold out. What about the blue one? It looks nice and maybe fits you.\n#Person2#: Well, may I try it on?\n#Person1#: Yes, please.\n#Person2#: It seems nice on me. How much is it?\n#Person1#: 168 yuan.\n#Person2#: OK. Here is 170 yuan. You keep the change please!\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for a middle-sized red coat. #Person1# doesn't have it and recommends a blue one. #Person2# takes it.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6703","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ooo, this is so exciting. So, where do you want to get married? I know, I know, I know. Um, up in the mountains. You know, that beautiful waterfall? Why don't we get married by the waterfall?\n#Person2#: Uh, I don't know.\n#Person1#: Oh, come on. It would be great. It's so beautiful, and it's peaceful, and it's really romantic. Come on.\n#Person2#: I don't know. You know I'm allergic to 32 types of wild flowers ...\n#Person1#: You'll be okay. Take an allergy pill.\n#Person2#: ... and I might break out in a terrible rash.\n#Person1#: You'll be okay. Come on. Well, let's .... I'm sure we can come up with something nice. Come on. Let's think about it.\n#Person2#: Wh .. wh ... wh ... We could get married in my parent's backyard. [ What? ] Yeah. We just need to move the dogs for a few hours.\n#Person1#: No! Don't even think about it. Their backyard is really tra ... tra (She means to say, trashy). It's ... it's in bad shape. And their house is like, right next to the freeway. It's only half a block from the freeway. It's so noisy. Come on. There is a real nice reception hall only a couple miles away. We can do that. You don't have to worry about your allergies.\n#Person2#: Ah, that sounds expensive!\n#Person1#: It's not that expensive ... just a little bit. And then, and then, look. We can have a catering service come, and they serve shrimp and lobster tails, and when my friend got married, they had the best desserts. Come on, and then, you know, for our breakfast, our wedding breakfast, we could go to that Japanese restaurant ... I can't remember. What's it called?\n#Person2#: You mean, Samarai Sushi?\n#Person1#: Yeah, Samuri Sushi! Their food is so good. Come on, come on.\n#Person2#: That sounds so expensive.\n#Person1#: But it's okay. It's worth it. Come on, Ron! Come on!\n#Person2#: How about my mother's tuna fish sandwiches instead?\n#Person1#: Ronald. We can spend a little bit more money than what you keep in that old stupid jar on your desk. Come on.\n#Person2#: Well, I was trying to save money for the honeymoon.\n#Person1#: Well, yeah. [ Yeah. ] Well, okay. Well, I've been thinking about too. I've been thinking about it for weeks.\n#Person2#: Me too. Now look, look at this Web site. We could go to Salt Lake City, Utah.\n#Person1#: That would be so cool! They have the best snowboarding and skiing, and their snow. It is the best snow. This time of year would be perfect. They have some really, really nice hotels. Oh, Ron, we're going to love that. That would be wonderful. I love skiing.\n#Person2#: I .. I ... I was thinking about visiting some of the local art and natural history museums instead. [ What? ] Snow skiing just isn't my thing.\n#Person1#: Oh, Ron. Come on.\n#Person2#: You ... you know. I don't do well in the cold.\n#Person1#: Brother!\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah! [ What? ] That's a good idea. Let me call my brother. [ No way! ] He lives there, and he probably could let us stay at his house.\n#Person1#: For our honeymoon!?!?!\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah! [ No! ] Wait, wait! Where are you going? Come back. Did I say anything wrong?","summary":"#Person1# suggests getting married in the mountains but Ron is worried about his allergies. Ron suggests his parents' backyard. #Person1# refuses and suggests a reception hall instead and wants to go to a Japanese restaurant for their wedding breakfast. Ron thinks it's too expensive and wants to save money for their honeymoon. #Person1# wants to go snowboarding and skiing but Ron was thinking about museums and wants to stay at his brother's house. #Person1# leaves angrily.","topic":"get married"}
{"fname":"train_6704","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident!\n#Person2#: No, I didn't see anything in the news about it. What happened?\n#Person1#: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill!\n#Person2#: That sounds really terrible! Did anyone survive?\n#Person1#: No, everyone aboard, including the crew, was killed instantly.\n#Person2#: What were the circumstances? Were they bad weather, a fire, or engine failure?\n#Person1#: Apparently, there were some low clouds in the area, but mostly it was just miscommunication between the pilots and the traffic controllers.\n#Person2#: Weren't they both speaking in English, the official international aviation language?\n#Person1#: Yes they were, but the transmit ion from poor quality radios was slightly distorted and the accents of the Spanish speaking controllers was so strong that the pilots that the pilots misunderstood a vital instruction.\n#Person2#: How could a misunderstanding like that cause such a serious accident?\n#Person1#: The pilots were told to descend to 2-2,000 feet. The instruction actually meant 22,000 feet, but they thought they heard descend 2,000 feet. That's a huge difference, and it should have been confirmed, but it was not. Unfortunately, the terrain of the mountains in Norweija ascends to 2,000 feet.\n#Person2#: So the pilots did descend to the wrong altitude then, because they were following the air controllers instructions.\n#Person1#: Sadly enough, yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simply understanding.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's a powerful lesson on how important it can be to accurately communicate to each other.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the air crash that occurred in South America recently which was caused by miscommunication between the pilots and the traffic controllers. #Person2# thinks it's important to accurately communicate with each other.","topic":"accurately communicate"}
{"fname":"train_6705","dialogue":"#Person1#: One of the most interesting experiments with dolphins must be one done by Doctor Jarvis Bastian. What he tried to do was to teach a male dolphin called Bass and a female called Doris to communicate with each other across a solid barrier.\n#Person2#: So how did he do it exactly?\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, he kept the two dolphins together in the same tank and taught them to press levers whenever they saw a light. The levers were fitted to the side of the tank next to each other. If the light flashed on and off several times, the dolphins were supposed to press the left-hand lever followed by the right-hand one. If the light was kept steady, the dolphins were supposed to press the levers in reverse order. Whenever they responded correctly, they were rewarded with fish.\n#Person2#: Sounds terribly complicated.\n#Person1#: Well, that was the first stage. In the second stage, Doctor Bastian separated the dolphins into two tanks. They could still hear one another, but they couldn't actually see each other. The levers and light were set up in exactly the same way except that this time it was only Doris who could see the light indicating which lever to press first. But in order to get their fish, both dolphins had to press the levers in the correct order. This meant of course that Doris had to tell Bass whether it was a flashing light or whether it was a steady light.\n#Person2#: So did it work?\n#Person1#: Well, amazingly enough, the dolphins achieved a 100 % success rate.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about how Doctor Jarvis Bastian successfully taught a male dolphin called Bass and a female called Doris to communicate with each other across a solid barrier.","topic":"experiment"}
{"fname":"train_6706","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, what are you doing? \n#Person2#: I am reading. \n#Person1#: I can see that. But why are you reading advertisements for houses for sale? Are you buying a house? \n#Person2#: No, not yet. But I like to see what is available. \n#Person1#: Can I have a look as well? \n#Person2#: Of course, have a seat. \n#Person1#: Oh, this one looks really good. And look at the garden. So beautiful. \n#Person2#: Yes, nice. But I prefer this wooden house with a garden fence and a sloping roof. \n#Person1#: Yes, but my house has large windows and so gets lots of sun. And it has a small balcony at the top. \n#Person2#: Well, you can't compare a small balcony to this large veranda. This is perfect for having a barbecue in summer. \n#Person1#: Talking about a barbecue, didn't you say you are organizing one next week? \n#Person2#: Yes, next Saturday. I hope you can make it. ","summary":"#Person1# finds Jack is reading advertisements for houses for sale. A large veranda which is suitable for having a barbecue in summer reminds #Person1# Jack is organizing a barbecue next week.","topic":"house and barbecue"}
{"fname":"train_6707","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice to meet you here. How come you dropped into this company today? \n#Person2#: My boss sent me here to take some business documents back to his office. I didn't know you were working here. What a surprise. How long have you been doing this? \n#Person1#: Two years or so. \n#Person2#: That is great. Do you have to work the night shift? \n#Person1#: No, in most cases I don't have to unless there is something urgent to deal with. I work five days a week. \n#Person2#: Do you enjoy work here? \n#Person1#: It is hard to say. But I've to start by working as a trainee before I really become an experienced marketing assistant. Sometimes, I am really under great pressure when it gets busy. \n#Person2#: Take it easy. I'm sure you will gain enough experience while working as a marketing assistant. I hope you haven't been given much trouble in the job. \n#Person1#: Luckily not. The cilent I meet are generally very friendly and have a good boss. \n#Person2#: Glad to hear that. ","summary":"#Person2# comes to take some business documents and meets #Person1#, who has been working here for two years. #Person1# works five days a week without night shifts but is under great pressure sometimes. #Person2# encourages #Person1#.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_6708","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Is this your first time to TAIWAN? \n#Person2#: No, I first came here1995. \n#Person1#: Oh, really? And you are from the State, right? \n#Person2#: Well, I am from Canada. Actally. \n#Person1#: Oh, I am so sorry. \n#Person2#: That' ok. That's happens all the time. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is from Canada and first came to Taiwan in 1995.","topic":"personal experience"}
{"fname":"train_6709","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's so relaxing, taking a walk in the country. The air is so fresh and clean. \n#Person2#: would you like to live in the country? I'm not sure I'd like it. \n#Person1#: I can see a lot of advantage and disadvantage. The problem is that, for me, each advantage has its own disadvantage. \n#Person2#: What do you mean? \n#Person1#: Well, I hate the noise in the city, but I love being around lost of people. The problem is that you can't have lots of people and have peace and quiet. The two just don't go together. \n#Person2#: I see what you mean. I love being far away from a city, but I hate being so far away department stores and sports facilities. \n#Person1#: People can't have it both ways. If you live in the country, it is often less convenient. If you live in a city, it is noisy, but there's more to do. \n#Person2#: I would love to be surrounded by hills and streams. They're so much better to look at than concrete, rows of parked cars and tall buildings. \n#Person1#: I would love to hear the birds singing and feel the fresh breeze on my face. When the wind blows in the city, you get dust in your mouth and in your eyes. \n#Person2#: The view from the hill is so beautiful and relaxing. There's so sign of pollution. The village looks so peaceful. \n#Person1#: Just remember that in that village there's nothing to do. There's not even a pub or restaurant. There's just one small shop with a poor selection of goods. \n#Person2#: You're right. I would have to travel to the city at least once a week to go shopping and see friends. I would hate living in the country! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country and in the city. They agree each advantage has its own disadvantage. Although the village looks peaceful and beautiful, #Person2# would hate living in the country because of the poor selection of goods and the boring country life.","topic":"country and city"}
{"fname":"train_6710","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Are you ready to order? \n#Person2#: Yes, I am, thank you. I'll have three scrambled eggs with country ham, toast and jam, please. \n#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink? \n#Person2#: I'll have a tomato juice and some iced tea. \n#Person1#: Anything else? \n#Person2#: Could I have a slice of pumpkin pie? \n#Person1#: Sure. Coming right up. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order #Person2#'s breakfast.","topic":"take orders"}
{"fname":"train_6711","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong with you? Why do you look so sad? \n#Person2#: I've lost all my files from the computer. It's a total disaster. \n#Person1#: How did that happen? \n#Person2#: Three days ago, my laptop went on strike. I couldn't enter the Windows system. As I was about to give it up, one of my friends advised me to start Windows in the safe mode. \n#Person1#: Was it helpful? \n#Person3#: Yeah, I could barely get it started using the safe mode, but when the computer was connected to the internet, its hard disk roared a harsh rasping sound. After a while, it crashed into a coma. \n#Person1#: What a pity! \n#Person3#: Yeah, I can buy a new computer, but the digital data can never be restored. My digital photos vanish forever. Audio recordings of Grandpa are slienced forever. \n#Person1#: That's such a big loss. \n#Person2#: Perhaps I should be blamed for simply taking it for granted that the digital will always be in safe hands. I've neglected the potential risk of losing it. \n#Person1#: Don't blame yourself. We all make the same mistake. The digital information we all rely on is actually very fragile. ","summary":"#Person2# is sad because #Person2# has lost all the files from the computer. #Person2# can buy a new computer but the digital data can never be restored. #Person1# tries to console #Person2#.","topic":"lose the files"}
{"fname":"train_6712","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was awaken up in the middle of the night. I felt the building shaking.\n#Person2#: What time did it happen?\n#Person1#: I don't know. It was dark everywhere. I couldn't see the clock. Luckily, I lived on the second floor. I hurried to run out. With the Moonlight I found it was 2:45.\n#Person2#: Did your building fall down?\n#Person1#: No, but it was seriously destroyed. A few buildings near hours fell down. I could hear someone calling for help. I was sure they were badly hurt.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was awakened when the building shook. #Person1#'s building didn't fall down but was seriously destroyed.","topic":"shaking building"}
{"fname":"train_6713","dialogue":"#Person1#: I went on a trip to Africa last month.\n#Person2#: Really? Who did you travel with?\n#Person1#: My father, mother and my sister.\n#Person2#: Did you have a good time?\n#Person1#: Yes, and we took many photos.\n#Person2#: I am planning to go there this winter.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# traveled to Africa with #Person1#'s family.","topic":"trip"}
{"fname":"train_6714","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, tell me about yourself.\n#Person2#: Well, last year in school I played on the football team. It kept me busy but I learned to manage my time. And also it has been a great experience in learning how to work on the team with other players.\n#Person1#: How would your teachers describe you?\n#Person2#: My teachers would say I work hard to get my homework done on time and I'm not afraid to ask for help if I need it. They'd also tell you I am friendly to my classmates.\n#Person1#: Well, why should I hire you over the other 8 students?\n#Person2#: I think I am the very person you can rely on. I'll arrive to work on time and do the best I can on the job. Besides I've done volunteer work and now I'd like the gain actual work experience. If you hire me, you'll get someone who is always willing to learn.","summary":"#Person2# tries to persuade #Person1# to hire #Person2# by telling #Person1# about #Person2#'s experience on the football team and #Person2#'s teachers' possible comments on #Person2#.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_6715","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want for breakfast?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm hungry, anything will do, and we've got a lot of sightseeing to do. So, let's decide what will see today first.\n#Person1#: Sounds good to me.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess the best place to start is the cathedral and then the castle. What are the opening times for those 2?\n#Person1#: Well, according to this guide book, the cathedral is open morning and afternoon. The castle is just open from 1:00 to 5:00. So we can't go there until after lunch.\n#Person2#: What else should we see?\n#Person1#: I really want to spend some time in the art museum, because they have got this wonderful painting by Van Gogh. I've always wanted to have a look.\n#Person2#: Ok, well, that'll be more than enough for today, then tomorrow let's go to the flower garden and have a picnic.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about what to see today. They will go to the cathedral, the castle, and the art museum today.","topic":"sightseeing"}
{"fname":"train_6716","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for taking some time off from your busy schedule to answer a few questions about your life.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.\n#Person1#: Could you tell us about an average day in your life?\n#Person2#: Sure. I get up early at 7 in the morning and then I have breakfast. After breakfast I go to the gym?\n#Person1#: Are you studying anything now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm watching a new film called The Man About Town.\n#Person1#: What do you do in the afternoon?\n#Person2#: First, I have lunch then I go to the studio and shoot some scenes.\n#Person1#: Which scene are you acting today?\n#Person2#: I'm acting the scene about an angry lover.\n#Person1#: That's very interesting. What do you do in the evening?\n#Person2#: I usually take a walk outside after dinner and then spend some time remembering my lines.\n#Person1#: How do you spend your weekend? Do you go shopping or go to parties a lot?\n#Person2#: No, I'd rather stay at home reading some books.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about an average day in #Person2#'s day. #Person2# goes to the gym in the morning, shoots some scenes in the afternoon, remembers lines in the evening. #Person2# prefers staying home at weekends.","topic":"average day"}
{"fname":"train_6717","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here ' s my passport. I'm a visiting scholar.\n#Person2#: Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person1#: No, these are all my personal effects.\n#Person2#: What's in the bag? Would you mind opening the bag?\n#Person1#: Not at all. I don't know what's dutiable. Do I have to pay duty on things for my own use?\n#Person2#: NO. You don't have to pay duty on personal belongings.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# checks #Person1#'s bag and tells #Person1# there's no need to pay duty on personal belongings.","topic":"routing check"}
{"fname":"train_6718","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like a business suit made with this material.\n#Person1#: Do you have a particular style in mind?\n#Person2#: The kind that never goes out of fashion, I guess.\n#Person1#: I think you should realize that even the most conservative style changes.\n#Person2#: I'm sure you're right. I just dread the idea of making a new suit every year.\n#Person1#: The changes are usually not that dramatic. We just got some pictures of the latest fashion. Would you like to take a look?\n#Person2#: Good. I think I'll choose this single breasted one. When can I get it?\n#Person1#: Next Friday.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# wants a business suit that never goes out of fashion. #Person1# shows him some of the latest fashion. #Person2# chooses the single-breasted one.","topic":"suit customization"}
{"fname":"train_6719","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about another beer?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I've had more than enough. In fact, I must be running along.\n#Person1#: Stay around for a while. The party is warming up.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I have to leave. I have to be up early tomorrow.","summary":"#Person2# has to leave the party and #Person1# asks #Person2# to stay.","topic":"leaving the party"}
{"fname":"train_6720","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have redecorated my bedroom. I decide to repaint the walls and change the pictures. I also bought a new pair of curtains. What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: I think is looks great. I really like the light colors you have chosen. The pictures are nice too. Did you buy any new furniture?\n#Person1#: I bought a new mattress and some fresh bedclothes. I also bought a new dressing table and a new bedside table.\n#Person2#: New furniture makes a room seem so fresh. I see that you also bought a new lamp for your bedside table.\n#Person1#: Do you think that I should get a new wardrobe?\n#Person2#: That wardrobe looks quite big. Is it full of clothes?\n#Person1#: Yes. I have so many clothes stuffed into it. Perhaps I should get rid of some of them. There are clothes in there that I never wear anymore.\n#Person2#: I like to get rid of clothes that I don't wear rather than keeping them in a wardrobe. They take up too much space. There are several charity shops that you can give old clothes to. They will be happy to receive them as long as they are in reasonable condition.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. After I get rid of the old clothes I no longer wear, I can see what new clothes I need to buy.\n#Person2#: I need to buy some new clothes for the summer too. Perhaps we can go together one day.\n#Person1#: Ok. I'll let you know when I'Ve sorted out my clothes.","summary":"#Person1# has redecorated #Person1#'s bedroom and considers a new wardrobe as #Person1# has so many clothes. #Person2# suggests #Person1# give old clothes to charity shops. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea and will go shopping with #Person2# together.","topic":"shopping for new clothes"}
{"fname":"train_6721","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take your order?\n#Person2#: We'd like this course for two, please.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid this course is for four persons.\n#Person2#: Well, can't you make it for two only?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not, sir.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, what do you recommend then?\n#Person1#: I would recommend a soup with two or three small dishes.\n#Person2#: Right, we'll have these three.\n#Person1#: Would you like rice with your meal?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. Just a moment, please.","summary":"#Person2# orders a soup with small dishes on the recommendation of #Person1#.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_6722","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bang? ! Bang! Bang! What are the Kings doing at seven o'clock on Sunday morning?\n#Person2#: Well, Mr. King is singing.\n#Person1#: Yes, but what's the banging noise?\n#Person2#: He's standing on a ladder and banging some nails into the wall with a hammer. Now he's hanging some strong strings on the nails.\n#Person1#: And what's Mrs. King doing?\n#Person2#: She's bringing something pink for Mr. King to drink. Now she's putting it. . . OK.\n#Person1#: What's happening?\n#Person2#: The ladder's falling?\n#Person1#: What's Mr. King doing?\n#Person2#: He's hanging from the string. He's holding onto the string with his fingers and shouting to Mrs. King.\n#Person1#: And is she helping him?\n#Person2#: No, she's running toward our house. That's her ringing the bell.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm not going to answer it. I'm sleeping.","summary":"#Person1# is annoyed by Mr. King's banging noise. Mr. King's hanging from the string as the ladder falls. Mrs. King's running toward #Person1#'s house, but #Person1#'s not going to answer.","topic":"noisy Saturday morning"}
{"fname":"train_6723","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, can I ask you something direct?\n#Person2#: Ha!\n#Person1#: It's not like you've ever been one to beat around the bush.\n#Person2#: Fair enough.\n#Person1#: Give it to me straight. Did she bully you into this?\n#Person2#: No, seriously. . . I really want this.\n#Person1#: I tell ya, when I got the invite, it really threw me for a loop. You've done a complete 180.\n#Person2#: I know. But things have changed. I guess I've settled down.\n#Person1#: I guess so.","summary":"#Person2# has done a complete 180 and tells #Person1# things have changed and #Person2#'s settled down.","topic":"attitude change"}
{"fname":"train_6724","dialogue":"#Person1#: Li Lei, can you tell me what the origin of Easter is?\n#Person2#: The Bible says that Jesus Christ was resurrected three days after he was crucified. People commemorate that at a festival called Easter.\n#Person1#: Oh, then when do you celebrate Easter?\n#Person2#: We celebrate it on the first Sunday after a full moon on or after the 21st of March.\n#Person1#: How do you celebrate it?\n#Person2#: We make a lot of Easter eggs and then paint some designs on them. We'll also go to church and pray.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting.","summary":"Li Lei tells #Person1# the origin and the time of Easter and how they celebrate the day.","topic":"Easter"}
{"fname":"train_6725","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tom. How do you find the dinner of yesterday?\n#Person2#: Very good. That may be the most delicious food I have ever eaten.\n#Person1#: It's nice of you to say so.\n#Person2#: I really appreciate you for having invited me.\n#Person1#: Don't mention it. You know, we're old friends.\n#Person2#: Anyway, I owe you one. Are you free tonight?\n#Person1#: Yes. Why?\n#Person2#: I want to invite you to enjoy the food I cook.\n#Person1#: That's great. I'd love to.","summary":"Tom appreciates #Person1# for the dinner yesterday, so he invites #Person1# to enjoy the food he cooks tonight.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_6726","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, how was your honeymoon?\n#Person2#: It was fantastic! We had such a good time. The only problem was that because it was their high season, we spent hours queuing.\n#Person1#: Peak periods always entail hours of queuing. At least you got a nice tan though!\n#Person2#: Yes, Florida had great weather while we were there. You look tan, too. Did you go somewhere?\n#Person1#: My friends and I just got back from Bali.\n#Person2#: Wow! Bali Islands have some of the best beaches in the world, don't they?\n#Person1#: Yes, we were lucky. My friend's father owns a resort on one of the islands, so we were able to stay for free.\n#Person2#: Did you go diving while you were there?\n#Person1#: I took a few diving classes, but I didn't really like it, so I did snorkeling instead!\n#Person2#: Did you take any pictures in the ocean?\n#Person1#: I've got quite a few pictures of all different kinds of fish. I'll show them to you next time I see you.\n#Person2#: Have you started planning your christmas vacation yet?\n#Person1#: We're planning on going skiing in Switzerland. Do you ski?\n#Person2#: No, but I do like snowboarding.\n#Person1#: Would you like to go skiing with us for christmas?\n#Person2#: I'll talk to my husband about it ; I'm sure he'll say yes! He loves Switzerland!\n#Person1#: It is Europe's spotless land of lakes and mountains! Let me know as soon as you can so we can get a discount.","summary":"#Person2# had a great honeymoon in Florida. #Person1# and #Person1#'s friends just got back from Bali. #Person1# invites #Person2# to Switzerland for Christmas vacation. #Person2#'ll talk to her husband about it.","topic":"Chrismas vacation"}
{"fname":"train_6727","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Martin. I'Ve been looking for you all morning.\n#Person2#: What's up?\n#Person1#: I want to say goodbye. I'm leaving for America tomorrow.\n#Person2#: America? Did you get admit to MIT?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! Susan. I'm so happy for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Really going to miss you.\n#Person1#: Me too. I'll write to you once I get settled. But I have so much to do. You might have to wait a while. But I really will write to you. I love to write letters. I think it's more meaning than the emails even than the phone call.\n#Person2#: Ok. Take care. Have a nice journey.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Look after yourself. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Susan tells Martin she is leaving for America as she gets admitted to MIT. She will write to Martin once she gets settled.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_6728","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Jeff, that was a very productive meeting, I thought. You had some really great ideas in there!\n#Person2#: Really? Well, thanks for saying so.\n#Person1#: No, I mean it. Look, are you hungry? Shall we go get something to eat?\n#Person2#: Sure. Why not?\n#Person1#: OK, well, let me just get my coat and we'll go to the diner around the corner.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# compliments Jeff on his ideas and invites him to eat something together.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_6729","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Ed, what's up?\n#Person2#: Nothing.\n#Person1#: Doesn't look like it to me.\n#Person2#: Just get out of my face!\n#Person1#: Woo, easy.\n#Person2#: Leave me alone!\n#Person1#: What are you so ticked off about?\n#Person2#: I don't want to talk about it.\n#Person1#: Maybe I could help.\n#Person2#: I blew the finally exam.\n#Person1#: You've got be joking.\n#Person2#: No, I'm not.\n#Person1#: Well, don't get bend on a ship about it.","summary":"Ed is angry as he blew the final exam. #Person1# comforts him.","topic":"final exam"}
{"fname":"train_6730","dialogue":"#Person1#: You must be new.\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I am.\n#Person1#: Have you just started college?\n#Person2#: No. I transferred here from a different school.\n#Person1#: What school?\n#Person2#: I transferred here from PCC.\n#Person1#: Do you like it here?\n#Person2#: I really like it here so far.\n#Person1#: Do you like it better here or at PCC?\n#Person2#: I like PCC better.\n#Person1#: If that's the case, then why did you leave?\n#Person2#: I graduated and I'am working towards my next degree.","summary":"#Person2# is new and tells #Person1# that #Person2# transferred from PCC and does the next degree here.","topic":"transfer from PCC"}
{"fname":"train_6731","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Mark.\n#Person2#: Hi.\n#Person1#: What are you planning to do today?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure yet.\n#Person1#: Would you like to have lunch with me?\n#Person2#: Yes. When?\n#Person1#: Is 11:30 AM OK?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I didn't hear you. Can you say that again please?\n#Person1#: I said, 11:30 AM.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm busy then. Can we meet a little later?\n#Person1#: OK, how about 12:30 PM?\n#Person2#: OK. Where?\n#Person1#: How about Bill's Seafood Restaurant?\n#Person2#: Oh, Where is that?\n#Person1#: It's on 7th Street.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll meet you there.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mark to have lunch. They will meet at Bill's Seafood Restaurant on 7th Street at 12:30 PM.","topic":"lunch"}
{"fname":"train_6732","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did the boss say to you?\n#Person2#: He asked me to beef up in the work.\n#Person1#: Yeah. You look so unhappy recently. What's the matter.\n#Person2#: Nothing, thanks. I am just not in the mood these days.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# what the boss said, and #Person2# isn't in the mood.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_6733","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall we for go out for a meal this evening?\n#Person2#: I don't really mind.\n#Person1#: We can go to that new Chinese restaurant.\n#Person2#: I suppose I could.\n#Person1#: Come on, let's try it.\n#Person2#: All right. If you really want to.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the new Chinese restaurant, #Person2# finally agrees.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_6734","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Hanson. Today I come to say goodbye to you, for I'm going back to London tomorrow.\n#Person2#: No, not so soon. Couldn't I persuade you to stay a couple of days more?\n#Person1#: Much as I wish to but I really can't. I've already booked the flight.\n#Person2#: I hope this won't be our last meeting.\n#Person1#: Of course not. You can come to London to visit me in future. And I also will come here if I have a chance.\n#Person2#: I will miss you.\n#Person1#: I will miss you, too. You're really a good friend.\n#Person2#: It's a pity that I'm too busy to see you off tomorrow.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter.\n#Person2#: Take care of yourself and remember to keep in touch.\n#Person1#: I will.\n#Person2#: Goodbye and have a good flight.\n#Person1#: Thankyou. Goodbye!","summary":"#Person1# says goodbye to Hanson. Hanson'll miss #Person1# and feels pity for being too busy to see #Person1# off.","topic":"goodbye"}
{"fname":"train_6735","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's see if we can reach some sort of agreement over your curfew.\n#Person2#: Okay. Everyone else's parents let them stay out until two or three in the morning.\n#Person1#: Well. I'm not everyone else's father. I think you need to be in the house by ten o'clock.\n#Person2#: That's absurd.\n#Person1#: I think most of your classmates go home earlier than ten.\n#Person2#: I know some junior high kids who can stay out later than that.\n#Person1#: I'll be worried if you stay out that late.\n#Person2#: Okay, how about a midnight curfew? And I'll let you know where I am.\n#Person1#: Fine, but you have to pick up your cellphone if I call.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the curfew. #Person1# finally agrees with a midnight curfew but asks #Person2# to pick up the cellphone if #Person1# calls.","topic":"curfew"}
{"fname":"train_6736","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I speak to Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: He is at the warehouse this morning.\n#Person1#: What time do you expect him back?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I have no idea. You can call him there if you like.\n#Person1#: Ok, I have the number. Bye!","summary":"#Person1# calls Mr. Smith but #Person2# says Mr. Smith is unavailable now.","topic":"call"}
{"fname":"train_6737","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our current apartment is valued at RMB 700, 000. We can sell it and put that money towards buying the new apartment.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but we still need RMB 500, 000. Maybe we can use some of our savings to pay part of it.\n#Person1#: And we can take out a loan to pay the rest.\n#Person2#: Great, so we can afford the new apartment after all!\n#Person1#: Uh huh. . . but we're going to have to cut back on our shopping from now on.","summary":"#Person1# advises to sell the current apartment and buy a new apartment. Then #Person1# and #Person2# decide to take out a loan.","topic":"new apartment"}
{"fname":"train_6738","dialogue":"#Person1#: That looks like a bad accident.\n#Person2#: Yeah, should we get out and help?\n#Person1#: No, there's a police car behind us. He'll stop.\n#Person2#: Looks like the one guy lost control in all this rain, and the other one hit him.\n#Person1#: Yeah. It's pretty bad, that car looks like a coke can.\n#Person2#: These accidents always cause traffic jams on rainy days.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it looks like we're in for a long drive.\n#Person2#: Ah, well. Put on the news. I got up late and missed it.\n#Person1#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# come across a car accident and #Person2# asks #Person1# to put on the news.","topic":"a car accident"}
{"fname":"train_6739","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next, please.\n#Person2#: Here are our passports and tickets.\n#Person1#: Let's see. Yes, here are your passports back. Did you pack your luggage yourselves?\n#Person2#: Yes, we did. Just this morning.\n#Person1#: Did anyone approach you to ask you to carry anything for them?\n#Person2#: No, sir. We left directly from the hostel.\n#Person1#: Are these four pieces all your luggage?\n#Person2#: Yes. Oh! And these two carry-ons.\n#Person1#: You'd better attach these stickers to your carry-ons.\n#Person2#: Right. Thanks.\n#Person1#: Here are your baggage claim stubs, miss. And here are your boarding passes. Your seats are 29K and 29J. Your flight leaves at Gate 7, and we'll be boarding in about an hour and a half.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: Have a nice flight.","summary":"#Person1# checks #Person2#'s passports and asks #Person2# to attach the stickers to the carry-ons. #Person1# also tells #Person2# #Person2#'s seat, boarding gate and boarding time.","topic":"airplane tickets"}
{"fname":"train_6740","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a nice day!\n#Person2#: Yes. How about going out and enjoying the sunshine on the grass?\n#Person1#: Great, let's go!\n#Person2#: Hey, darling, I think I might have a little heatstroke from being in the sun all day. I was so relaxed. It felt as if I were in another world.\n#Person1#: Exactly. You know, the sunshine and wind remind me of our honeymoon. You remember? The island, the sound of the waves, the salty sea air and the sunshine. . .\n#Person2#: Yes, it was wonderful but it's already been a year. How time flies!\n#Person1#: Why not go again to celebrate our one-year anniversary? We can go to the same beach, stay in the same hotel and enjoy a dinner in the same restaurant.\n#Person2#: Are you kidding? Can you afford it? Do you think we can get a room on such short voice?\n#Person1#: Never mind that, I'll take care of it. Are you available next week?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think so.\n#Person1#: Ok. I'll make the arrangements. It will be great.\n#Person2#: Wonderful! I'll start packing our suitcases.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# enjoy the sunshine on the grass while thinking about their honeymoon. #Person1# suggests going to the same place to celebrate the one-year anniversary next week.","topic":"one-year anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_6741","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to help pitch in with dinner.\n#Person2#: Really? You are joking?\n#Person1#: No, I'd like to do something special for you on your birthday.\n#Person2#: I'd like that. Alright, put on this apron first.\n#Person1#: OK. Now how can I help, hon?\n#Person2#: Hmm, let me see. Boil some water, and then whisk two eggs.\n#Person1#: Easy, I can do that with my eyes closed. Done.\n#Person2#: Not bad. OK, now take some meat and potatoes from the fridge.\n#Person1#: How many potatoes do you need?\n#Person2#: Three. And bring four bell peppers.\n#Person1#: Gotcha, OK. Here they are.\n#Person2#: Now wash them, then dice the potatoes and bell peppers, then slice the meat.\n#Person1#: Where is the peeler?\n#Person2#: It's in the cabinet. Adam, The gas cooker doesn't work.\n#Person1#: What? Oh shit! I cut my finger.\n#Person2#: Let me take a look at that. I can't stop the bleeding. We need to go to the hospital.\n#Person1#: I guess cooking is not as easy as I thought.","summary":"Adam wants to help #Person2# cook dinner today because today is #Person2#'s birthday, but the gas cooker doesn't work and Adam has to go to the hospital because he cuts his finger.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_6742","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, don't walk on the lawn.\n#Person2#: Sorry, I'm looking for my wallet.\n#Person1#: You lost your wallet? Anything important in it?\n#Person2#: Yes. A lot of cash. Almost forty thousand pounds.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I think you'd better talk to the police officer walking there.\n#Person2#: It seems that is a better way. Thank you.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# loses the wallet. #Person1# suggests he should talk to the police officer.","topic":"look for wallet"}
{"fname":"train_6743","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Jinyuan Shoe Town. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for a pair of white sports shoes to go with my jeans.\n#Person1#: White? What make do you want? Arid what size?\n#Person2#: Adidas. Size 38.\n#Person1#: Adidas? They wear well. Try this pair, Size 38, please.\n#Person2#: Yes. ( After trying ) A bit tight actually, they pinch my toes. Have you got a larger pair. Size 39?\n#Person1#: Okay. What about this one?\n#Person2#: ( After trying ) Mm, this pair fits me well. I'll take it. How much is it?\n#Person1#: You are so lucky. They are on sale today. It costs only 250 yuan. Pay at the counter over there.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a pair of white shoes to go with #Person2#'s jeans. Under #Person1#'s help, #Person2# buys a pair of Adidas shoes.","topic":"shopping for shoes"}
{"fname":"train_6744","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have been here for about five days and I have to leave now.\n#Person2#: Ok! You know you're always welcome here. Did you enjoy your stay?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have a very pleasant time. Thank you for being so nice for us.\n#Person2#: It's our pleasure. And is there anything else we can do for you before you leave here?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. You've done a lot for us. Thank you for everything.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it. Oh, This is a small gift for you.\n#Person1#: Oh! Thank you! It's very kind of you.\n#Person2#: We hope you could visit our company again.\n#Person1#: We're sure we will. And welcome to our corporation next year. We're expecting you.\n#Person2#: Ok! We'll definitely go to visit your company.","summary":"#Person1#, who has visited #Person2#'s company for five days, is saying goodbye to #Person2#. #Person1# invites #Person2# to visit #Person1#'s company next year.","topic":"visit"}
{"fname":"train_6745","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of the products at the furniture store downtown?\n#Person2#: I think they have a very good range of products. I like the quality of them. You get good quality for the price that you pay. And most of the products are environmentally sound.\n#Person1#: What can you usually buy there?\n#Person2#: Well, I usually buy functional furniture, such as bookcases, cupboards and armchairs. And sometimes I buy table cloths and bed sheets.\n#Person1#: Is there anything you don't like about shopping there?\n#Person2#: Oh, there is. It can be very crowded because it's a popular store, and you get a lot of people. It often results in very long lines at the checkouts. You can wait for quite a long time to pay for your goods.\n#Person1#: So... are you planning another trip to the store?\n#Person2#: Yes, I expect so. I'll probably go again in January for the sales.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the furniture store has various products and their products are environmentally sound. #Person2# usually buys functional furniture there and will go shopping again in January.","topic":"furniture store downtow"}
{"fname":"train_6746","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yes, Sir. You called?\n#Person2#: Yes, I wonder if you could bring me another bottle of beer.\n#Person1#: Certainly. Would you like anything else?\n#Person2#: Well, my grandson is supposed to meet me in London at the airport. Do you think he'll be able to find me?\n#Person1#: I'm sure he will. You don't have to worry about that. Are you going to be visiting him?\n#Person2#: Yes. I've never seen my grandson.\n#Person1#: I think you'll have a wonderful time in London. It's beautiful, is this your first time abroad?\n#Person2#: No, I saw quite a bit of Europe before, Rome, Berlin, Paris, places like that, but I've never been to London.\n#Person1#: Oh, then you have flown before too.\n#Person2#: No, that was during the Second World War and I went to Europe on a large ship carrying soldiers.\n#Person1#: Things are quite different in Europe nowadays.\n#Person2#: I'm sure they are. I'm really interested to get there.\n#Person1#: Well, it's 4:00 now and we'll be there at 6:00. Will you be staying long?\n#Person2#: I plan to stay five weeks. I was a teacher but I have stopped working. My wife has dead and so I can go wherever I want.\n#Person1#: I think you'll have a good time. I'll go and get a beer for you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# he has been to some places in Europe but has never been to London. He is going to London and his grandson will pick him up at the airport, and he plans to stay in London for five weeks.","topic":"go to London"}
{"fname":"train_6747","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Taylor, what sports do you go in for?\n#Person2#: I'm absolutely mad about tennis. But I enjoy basketball and volleyball from time to time, too.\n#Person1#: They say that sports are most liked in English schools and universities.\n#Person2#: Right. We think sports will enable the students to better face life in the highly competitive society we are living in.\n#Person1#: I quite agree. We should pay more attention to building up strong bodies with healthy minds. Oh, Miss Taylor, what are the most popular sports in Britain?\n#Person2#: Well, it's out of question that football's at the top of the list. We call it soccer in England.\n#Person1#: It seems to be a common topic of conversation.\n#Person2#: Yes, in fact, I think apart from the weather, it's the thing most talked about in England.\n#Person1#: So if we want to start a conversation with a stranger, we'd better start talking about the weather or a recent football match. Is that the idea?","summary":"Miss Taylor tells #Person1# about the sports she likes. She thinks sports are very important and the most popular sport in Britain is soccer which is a common topic of conversation.","topic":"English sports"}
{"fname":"train_6748","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was the job interview? I think you'll make a good journalist. I remember you as the best writer of the class.\n#Person2#: Well, in fact, my application was turned down. They were looking for people with experience in the profession.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# fails the job interview.","topic":"fail the interview"}
{"fname":"train_6749","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mary. Haven't seen you for ages!\n#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Jones. Yes, it has been such a long time since we met!\n#Person1#: Have you made up your mind to take up business as a career?\n#Person2#: Yes. Actually, I've already started. I began my studies at the beginning of this term.\n#Person1#: Very glad to hear it. Then what are you going to do when you finish?\n#Person2#: Oh, I shall go to Hong Kong to practice there.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. It must be easy to find a job in Hong Kong.\n#Person2#: Oh, I think so. You know there is a great deal of opportunities for business there.\n#Person1#: And English is very useful in your job.\n#Person2#: I think it will be very useful in many ways because there's a lot about business written in English. Besides, Hong Kong is an international trade center. English is useful in almost all walks of life.\n#Person1#: Then you'll be a very promising businesswoman there.\n#Person2#: That's my wish. But I have to suffer now.\n#Person1#: No problem. You can do it well, I'm sure.\n#Person2#: I hope so.","summary":"Mary tells Jones she has decided on a career in business and is going to practice in Hong Kong because of business opportunities. They both think English is useful in business.","topic":"business career"}
{"fname":"train_6750","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy Anniversary!\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you. They're beautiful. You shouldn't have ... especially since our anniversary was last week.\n#Person1#: What? Oh, I completely forgot ...\n#Person2#: Again?\n#Person1#: No Way. I can't believe it.\n#Person2#: Neither can I, but you did.\n#Person1#: Ah, how can I make it up to you ... again? Anything!\n#Person2#: Okay, let's negotiate. [Negotiate?] First of all, I want to go on that dream vacation you've always promised me.\n#Person1#: You mean, to Chicago?\n#Person2#: No! To Europe. I want to fly first class and stay at 5-star hotels. And no more places with broken heaters, leaky showers, and dirty bedding.\n#Person1#: Ah, were those places that bad?\n#Person2#: Well, SOMETHING a little nicer, at least once in a blue moon, would be nice. [Well ... ] And, oh yeah. Next, I want to get a new kitchen stove. The old one took its last breath weeks ago.\n#Person1#: But we ...\n#Person2#: No, we're NOT going to use the outdoor barbecue anymore. It isn't any fun at all cooking outside in the winter, with icicles hanging from your nose.\n#Person1#: That bad?\n#Person2#: Not for YOU since you're always watching from inside.\n#Person1#: Oh, well.\n#Person2#: And finally, I want a new wardrobe: some new dresses, shirts, pants, earrings ...\n#Person1#: But ...\n#Person2#: And, NO, I'm not going to wear your grandmother's old secondhand pants again.\n#Person1#: Is that it?\n#Person2#: Uh, hmm, for now. So, why don't we grab a bite to eat before we start planning the entire adventure.\n#Person1#: But lunch wasn't on the list.\n#Person2#: Let's see. Paris, Rome, London, then a short detour to Russia, China, [What?!] and, ooh, and Hawaii on the way home.\n#Person1#: Wow. I'd better ask the boss for a huge raise.","summary":"#Person1# forgets his wedding anniversary again and wants to make it up to his wife, who wanted to travel to Europe, fly first class, stay in five-star hotels, and buy a new kitchen range and wardrobe. #Person1# thinks he'd better ask the boss for a huge raise.","topic":"wedding anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_6751","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where have you been all this time? The train is about to leave!\n#Person2#: Sorry I'm late, but I was waiting for you at the information desk upstairs. It's lucky I thought to look for you here on the platform.","summary":"#Person1# waits for #Person2# at the platform while #Person2# was waiting at the information desk.","topic":"waiting"}
{"fname":"train_6752","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're always working around the house on Saturday, painting and doing repairs. You must enjoy it.\n#Person2#: Not really. I'd rather relax or go fishing, but Saturday is the only day I have to get anything done. By the time I get home from work during the week, I'm too tired.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is tired to work around the house.","topic":"tiring work"}
{"fname":"train_6753","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next! Good morning, can I help you?\n#Person2#: This place is a madhouse! Everybody is pushing and shoving!\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. We are short-handed and we are very crowded today Now what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want a ticket to New York.\n#Person1#: Okay. One way or round trip?\n#Person2#: One way, of course. I don't want to hang around here any longer. I was here in Los Angeles last year and I hated it. I come here on business every year and I hate it. It's too spread out, too smoggy!\n#Person1#: That'll be $ 375. How would you like to pay?\n#Person2#: Cash, of course. I don't believe in plastic money or credit cards, or any of that. Listen, can you hurry it up? You're taking forever!\n#Person1#: I'm doing my best, sir. Aisle or window seat?\n#Person2#: Window seat.\n#Person1#: Smoking or nonsmoking?\n#Person2#: Nonsmoking, of course! Oh, by the way, I'm supposed to get a special meal. Doctor's order - I can't eat meat. Last time I had a special salad plate. I'd like one of those this time, too.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'm not able to do that. We need twenty-four hours notice for special meal.\n#Person2#: What! You can't give me my special salad?\n#Person1#: I'm sony. I would like to, but I simply cannot.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't give up so easily. Where's your supervisor?","summary":"While #Person2# is buying a one-way ticket to New York, #Person2# complains to the ticket agent about the weather and the airport environment. #Person2# wants to complain to the conductor's supervisor because #Person1# can't serve #Person2# a special salad.","topic":"air ticket"}
{"fname":"train_6754","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, have you got time this evening?\n#Person2#: Not really, I'm afraid. But I'll be free tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Well, I'll be busy then. Maybe another time, I'll ring up to see if you are not engaged in anything later.\n#Person2#: Sure. See you.","summary":"#Person1# and Jane find it hard to get some time when they're both free.","topic":"free time"}
{"fname":"train_6755","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sarah, what did you do today? \n#Person2#: I went shopping. \n#Person1#: Did you buy anything? \n#Person2#: Yes, I bought a few things. \n#Person1#: What did you buy? \n#Person2#: I bought this coat. Do you like it? \n#Person1#: Yeah, I like it a lot. It's very pretty. Where did you buy it? \n#Person2#: At the mall on 5th street. \n#Person1#: Was it expensive? \n#Person2#: No, it wasn't expensive. It was on sale for 20 dollars. \n#Person1#: That's cheap. \n#Person2#: I know. It was a really good deal. \n#Person1#: I don't think you'll need to wear it for a while. It's been really hot lately. ","summary":"Sarah went shopping today and bought a $20 coat but #Person1# thinks she doesn't need the coat because of the hot weather.","topic":"coat"}
{"fname":"train_6756","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your schedule like this year? \n#Person2#: Pretty busy. I have to pick up a lot of credits this year. \n#Person1#: What's your major? \n#Person2#: I'm majoring in French literature. \n#Person1#: Oh, don't you have to take that class on 18th century poetry? It's really difficult. I hear the students in that class have to write a paper 100 pages long. \n#Person2#: That's right. We got the assignment last week. \n#Person1#: When is it due? \n#Person2#: Next Monday! \n#Person1#: Remind me never to sign up for that course! ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the schedule and the major and asks #Person2# to remind #Person1# not to sign up for French literature.","topic":"study schedule"}
{"fname":"train_6757","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mike. What are you doing tonight? \n#Person2#: Nothing planned. How about you? \n#Person1#: Work is kicking my ass. I'm so stressed. Let's go grab a drink. \n#Person2#: I'm always up for a drink. To tell you the truth, it's been quite stressful here too. \n#Person1#: I say we get drunk tonight. I don't want to think about all this stuff. \n#Person2#: But we have to work tomorrow. \n#Person1#: We won't stay out too late. I just need to forget about work. \n#Person2#: I hear ya. Let's do it. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are stressed. #Person1# suggests grabbing a drink to forget about work.","topic":"drink"}
{"fname":"train_6758","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've got to put together a sales pitch to give to our clients in the morning. You always give such amazing presentations, I was hoping you could give me some advice about how to win them over tomorrow. \n#Person2#: Sure, it's easy. First of all, the secret to a successful oral presentation is to keep things simple. People are listening and they usually don't have a long attention spans. Stick to about three or four points, give an overview of the points, then present them one by one, and then summarzie at the end. Be straightforward and organized and you're sure to be remembered. \n#Person1#: What kind of visuals should I use to support the presentation? Do you think I should use powerpoint? \n#Person2#: You should consider the size and interests of your audience. In other words, who is listening, and what do they want to hear... you can put together a PPT with some graphics and animations that will catch people's attention, but be careful not to go overboard. \n#Person1#: I think I can put something together, no problem. But when it comes to tomorrow, I'll just be a bundle of nerves! How can I get over my fear of speaking in public? \n#Person2#: You know, stage fright is very normal, most people get nervous before they have to speak in front of large groups. Just prepare well, rehearse beforehand, and trust that you will be great... and you will be! ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for some advice on how to give amazing presentations, what kind of visuals should be used and how to get over the fear of speaking in public.","topic":"advice on speeech"}
{"fname":"train_6759","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate it when footballers spit on the football pitch during a game. It's disgusting. I wonder why they do it? \n#Person2#: I've no idea, but spitting is common in many countries. \n#Person1#: Isn't impolite and unsanitary? \n#Person2#: It's certainly unsanitary. There are many customs in other countries that may seem strange to us. For example, in Thailand, you should never touch someone on the head. \n#Person1#: Interesting. I know that in some countries, you shouldn't blow your noise in front of other people. \n#Person2#: I think that's a good custom. I hate it when people do that. \n#Person1#: A common habit that I hate is chewing whit you mouth open. Luckily, adults rarely do it. Is seems that kids grow out of it. \n#Person2#: Do you often scratch your head when you are thinking? \n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I wonder why people do that? Oh look, I'm doing it now! \n#Person2#: I rub my chin when I'm thinking. My mother scratches her nose. \n#Person3#: \n#Person2#: Oh, the eyes-definitely. I really think you can tell a lot about a person's personality from their eyes. \n#Person1#: I agree. Which part of the body do you find least attractive? \n#Person2#: The feet! Why are people's feet so ugly? \n#Person1#: I don't know, but according to this magazine survey, most people agree with you that the feet are the most unattractive part of the body and that eyes are the most attractive. \n#Person2#: Really? What else does the survey say? ","summary":"#Person1# hates spitting on the football pitch during a game and chewing with his mouth open. #Person2# hates making noise in front of other people. They all think they can tell a person's character from his eyes, and #Person2# thinks feet are the least attractive part of a person.","topic":"strange customs"}
{"fname":"train_6760","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, my seat is next to yours.\n#Person2#: Are you also taking this flight to London?\n#Person1#: Yes. Are you going to London on business?\n#Person2#: No, I'm going to Glasgow to visit my son. He studying in Glasgow University. Are you going to study in Britain?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm studying in Saint Johns College in Cambridge over the coming 2 years.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. Is this your first trip abroad?\n#Person1#: Yes, actually this is my first by air. That's why I'm a bit nervous.\n#Person2#: Well, relax. There's nothing to worry about.","summary":"#Person1# sits near #Person2# and they talk about their purposes of going to London.","topic":"talk"}
{"fname":"train_6761","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like some eggs.\n#Person1#: Eggs? OK. How many, please?\n#Person2#: 12, please.\n#Person1#: Here you are. Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes, do you have any green tea here?\n#Person1#: Yes, how much do you want?\n#Person2#: Could I have half a kilo?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Here you are.\n#Person2#: How much are all these things?\n#Person1#: Let me see. 14 yuan, please.\n#Person2#: Here is the money. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# buys 12 eggs and half a kilo of green tea from #Person1# for 14 yuan.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6762","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today we are visiting Woodhill Shelter, the most unusual animal shelter in Britain.\n#Person2#: He does not house wild animals rescued from zoos or sea creatures for motion parks.\n#Person1#: What it does have is a lot of lucky and happy cows pigs goats sheep and chickens rescued from becoming your lunch by animal rights groups, the shelter was set up by Jill Ann Ben Smith.\n#Person2#: Neither of them eat animal products, but lives instead on a plant based diet.\n#Person1#: They say it is a kinder and better way to live.\n#Person2#: The shelter wasn't much visited until 3 years after it was built and now it has large numbers of followers.\n#Person1#: All the farm workers are volunteers without pay, but get free lunch and coffee in return for their work.\n#Person2#: If you want more information about the farm you can Phone 6978325 and if you want to become a volunteer you must visit the website and fill in the online form.\n#Person1#: Posts are not accepted because letters are easy to lose.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are introducing Woodhill Shelter, which is Britain's most unusual animal shelter.","topic":"Woodhill animal Shelter"}
{"fname":"train_6763","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, I think we have 2 choices of where we can spend our vacation. The first place is a little house. It's located on a fruit farm. But it says there is no air conditioner.\n#Person2#: That's OK. It's on the rainy side of the island. It's cooler there.\n#Person1#: You're probably right. But there is no washing machine or dryer, not even a TV.\n#Person2#: Oh no, no TV? That's terrible. What's our second choice?\n#Person1#: It's on the opposite side of the island, a very nice place with a big swimming pool. It's only 3 blocks from the ocean and the pool area also has a beautiful garden.\n#Person2#: Wow, it does have everything, washing machine, dryer, TV, refrigerator. All we need is our toothbrushes. Let's go with the second choice. I can't wait to go.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll call them right now and book it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have two choices of where to spend their vacation. Finally, #Person2# chooses the second option because it has everything compared with the first place.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_6764","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal. What do you think?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I think you should ask someone to take a look at it just to be sure.\n#Person1#: My friend Jack knows cars and he helped me do the check this morning.\n#Person2#: It was smart of you to think ahead. Have you and the salesman agreed on a price?\n#Person1#: Yes, he finally agreed to accept the discounted price I asked.\n#Person2#: Then have you thought about how to pay?\n#Person1#: Well, I've saved up enough money to pay cash for this car.\n#Person2#: Good. Let me go with you to make the payment and drive the car home for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you. That would make it much easier for me.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Let's go take care of that right now.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the car is a good deal. #Person1#'s friend Jack helped to check it and the salesman agreed on a discount. #Person2#'ll go with #Person1# to pay.","topic":"buy car"}
{"fname":"train_6765","dialogue":"#Person1#: These goods can be broken very easily, so we would be thankful if you would be sure to use durable packing materials.\n#Person2#: That will be no problem. We never use any kind of inferior packaging. Your goods will be safe.\n#Person1#: Good. Can we ask you to put a country of origin mark on each container?\n#Person2#: We always do that, but I will make a point to check it for you since it is so important.\n#Person1#: Do you always put a quality mark on each container? For this shipment it is crucial to us that you do.\n#Person2#: We don't usually do that unless we are asked to. I'lI tell my staff to take care of this for you.\n#Person1#: Thanks. This shipment is so important to us there cannot be any foul-ups.","summary":"#Person1# asks for durable packing materials and requests #Person2# to put origin marks and quality marks on each container. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"shipping goods"}
{"fname":"train_6766","dialogue":"#Person1#: This house is not looking all that great from here\n#Person2#: You can ' t really tell everything about a house from the outside. Let ' s go inside.\n#Person1#: I don ' t think that it is looking any better inside here.\n#Person2#: I think that fresh paint and cleaning would help it look a little better.\n#Person1#: It is just too dark in here with so few windows.\n#Person2#: I hear that the kitchen is quite large. Let ' s go check it out.\n#Person1#: The kitchen may be large, but it doesn ' t have any storage space.\n#Person2#: The master suite is supposed to be quite elegant. Maybe it will be a little better.\n#Person1#: How many dogs live in this house?\n#Person2#: I think that we have seen all that we need to see here. Let ' s go look at another house.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't think the house is great since it's too dark and it doesn't have any storage space. #Person1# and #Person2# will go to another house.","topic":"house"}
{"fname":"train_6767","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you please help me to check out the book?\n#Person2#: Sure, what's the author's name, please.\n#Person1#: I can't remember that clearly. It probably be Charles...\n#Person2#: Charles Dickens?\n#Person1#: No, no, no. I'm not interested in literature.\n#Person2#: OK, do you know the title of the book?\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I'm always absent-minded. I remember that I've put a note in my pocket.\n#Person2#: So, show me the note please.\n#Person1#: I can't find it now.\n#Person2#: Oh, such bad luck, sir. Can you please name the category of the book?\n#Person1#: Let me see. It's not fiction. It's biography.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll search it for you. A moment, please.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2#'s helping #Person1# check out a biography which #Person1# cannot remember the title and the author.","topic":"search for a book"}
{"fname":"train_6768","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Have you got a personal computer?\n#Person2#: Certainly. What's the matter?\n#Person1#: I wonder if you often trade with others on the internet.\n#Person2#: Sure. I often buy things or do business through it without going out to the physical stores.\n#Person1#: Great! It's just like viewless stores. But how can you shop or order on line or trade on line?\n#Person2#: That's simple. Just click the hyperlink, www. taobao. com or www. ebay. com, and you can see the specimen of the goods shown on the screen, and then you can place an order online with the sales company. And the goods will be delivered to your place.\n#Person1#: Is the service charged?\n#Person2#: No. it's free.\n#Person1#: Really. I'll get a computer at once.","summary":"#Person2# often trades online and teaches #Person1# how to do it. #Person1# feels interested and will get a computer at once.","topic":"trade online"}
{"fname":"train_6769","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, still in the office? It's already 7.\n#Person2#: I would like to go but I have to finish a very important presentation. Our boss needs it for tomorrow's morning meeting and I was given the complete information only late this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Sounds like our boss. Typically him always late with important information. Anything I can help?\n#Person2#: Oh, that will be great. Thank you so much. Please help me to double-check the name list. I have to make sure they are all correct.\n#Person1#: Ok, shall I make a coffee first?\n#Person2#: Not for me. It is already late. I can not fall asleep after drinking coffee this late.","summary":"#Person2#'s working overtime to finish a presentation. #Person1# offers to double-check the name list.","topic":"overtime working"}
{"fname":"train_6770","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for something to wear to a formal party.\n#Person1#: What dress size do you wear?\n#Person2#: Medium, a woman's size 10 or 12.\n#Person1#: This dress is the latest fashion form Paris. It's made of pure silk. And this silk blouse would go with this skirt. Do you like it?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Why don't you try it on and see how you feel about it?\n#Person2#: That's a great idea. I'll try it on.\n#Person1#: How does that feel?\n#Person2#: It feels very good.\n#Person1#: You look wonderful.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'll take it. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a dress for a formal party. #Person1# recommends one and #Person2#'ll take it.","topic":"buy a dress"}
{"fname":"train_6771","dialogue":"#Person1#: You seemed to be fed up with Mary.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I get sick of her. She always bends my ear about what she thinks.\n#Person1#: She is a barking dog. But she means well.\n#Person2#: But I don't like anyone who would drive me crazy by telling me what to do.\n#Person1#: You are unfair to her. She is a very nice girl.","summary":"#Person2# gets sick of Mary because she always tells #Person2# what to do. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s being unfair to Mary.","topic":"dislike someone"}
{"fname":"train_6772","dialogue":"#Person1#: My son is alway complaining that I dump on him. He was very rude and told me to mind my own business. I cannot put up with that.\n#Person2#: What does his dad say?\n#Person1#: John is a peacemaker. He simply doesn't bother. He says he should give him a free hand.","summary":"#Person1# can't stand her rude son but her husband doesn't bother.","topic":"son"}
{"fname":"train_6773","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go to the cinema tonight, shall we?\n#Person2#: Good idea. Is there a good movie on?\n#Person1#: What about'Farewell My Concubine'? I've been wanting to see it for a long time.\n#Person2#: All right. But it'll be difficult to buy tickets I suppose.\n#Person1#: My brother has offered me two tickets for this evening.\n#Person2#: What time does it begin?\n#Person1#: At eight thirty.\n#Person2#: I'll come for you at about eight.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll be waiting.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the cinema since #Person1#'s brother has got two tickets.","topic":"see a movie"}
{"fname":"train_6774","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Lucas, I just moved in next door.\n#Person2#: Oh, hi Lucas, come on in. I'm Barbara. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you too.\n#Person2#: Would you like something to drink? I've got tea and some grape juice.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Some tea would be nice. Chinese tea is great. I really like your tea set. Where did you get it?\n#Person2#: Oh, there is a supermarket not far from here. But there is also a tea house around the corner, where you can get tea, taste tea and get a tea set as well.\n#Person1#: Oh yeah, I saw the tea house the other day. I think I might go and have a look sometime. It's a nice neighborhood here.\n#Person2#: You are right about that. It's quiet and very convenient. You can get to the bus and the subway stations within ten minutes'walk. There's a grocery store, a book store, a gym, and many restaurants along the street.\n#Person1#: There's a gym nearby? That's exciting! I really want to start to go to gym as soon as possible. I've been lazy this summer holiday and have put on some weight.\n#Person2#: Well, if you want we can go together sometime. Actually I was thinking of going this afternoon, if you like, you can join me and I can show you the neighborhood along the way.\n#Person1#: That would be wonderful. Thanks!","summary":"Lucas who just moved in next door comes to visit Barbara. Barbara treats Lucas with tea and tells him about the neighborhood. Lucas wants to start exercising so Barabar invites Lucas to the gym together this afternoon.","topic":"neighborhood"}
{"fname":"train_6775","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't you ever cheat on me.\n#Person2#: Why would I do that?\n#Person1#: Because men like to cheat.\n#Person2#: Some men do, but not me.\n#Person1#: I'm watching you.\n#Person2#: I'm an open book. Watch me all you want.\n#Person1#: If I catch you, you'll be sorry.\n#Person2#: You won't catch me, because I love you. I'm not a cheater.\n#Person1#: I will poke your eyes out.\n#Person2#: I don't want any other woman.\n#Person1#: I will chop your toes off, one by one.\n#Person2#: Honey, please. You're the only woman for me, forever. I swear it.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to never cheat on her. #Person2# assures #Person1# of his loyalty over and over again.","topic":"cheat"}
{"fname":"train_6776","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to return this book.\n#Person1#: May I do anything else for you?\n#Person2#: I would also like to check out this magazine.\n#Person1#: I can't let you do that.\n#Person2#: Why is that?\n#Person1#: Our policy doesn't allow anyone to check out the magazines.\n#Person2#: What things am I allowed to check out?\n#Person1#: You are only allowed to check out books or videos.\n#Person2#: I really need to check out this magazine.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but that's our policy.\n#Person2#: That's stupid.","summary":"#Person2# wants to check out a magazine. #Person1# refuses because it's against the policy.","topic":"at the library"}
{"fname":"train_6777","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you feeling, John?\n#Person2#: Oh, not too bad, but I've got to stay in bed.\n#Person1#: Do more exercises after you are healthy.\n#Person2#: Ok, I will. You have said that many times.\n#Person1#: Are you hungry? Do you want me to buy something for you to eat?\n#Person2#: No, there's no need. Thank you all the same.","summary":"John has to stay in bed. #Person1# suggests exercising more, which has been said many times.","topic":"ailment"}
{"fname":"train_6778","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry! Excuse me! I got your message.\n#Person2#: Taylor? Taylor! Is this a joke? Is it really you? But. . . but. . . everyone said you were dead!\n#Person1#: That's OK. Just let it out. I'm OK! I was out of town with. . . Femi.\n#Person2#: Oh, Taylor! I'm so. . . so happy. But then. . . who's that?\n#Person1#: Taylor Smith. But not me. The pallbearers are carrying out the casket. It would be rude to just leave. Let's follow.","summary":"#Person2#'s astonished to get Taylor's message who's thought to be dead. Taylor tells #Person2# the man lying there is not him and he was actually out of town with Femi.","topic":"\nfake death"}
{"fname":"train_6779","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard Jenny divorced her French husband?\n#Person2#: Oh, really? No wonder that she looks quite depressed recently.\n#Person1#: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip.\n#Person2#: I heard they were just married for half a year.\n#Person1#: That's true. She said they often argued over nickel-and-dime things.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Mixed marriage is tempting but full of culture shock.\n#Person1#: You said it. You know, they fell in love at the first sight and quickly jumped into marriage.\n#Person2#: Maybe they were just attracted to each other but too different to be married.\n#Person1#: Definitely. Just hope Jenny can recover from the pain of divorce soon.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Jenny divorced her French husband, then they talk about mixed marriage.","topic":"mixed marriage"}
{"fname":"train_6780","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm afraid it's a bad news for you. There are some problems in your supervised goods.\n#Person2#: Oh, no! How did this happen. Are you sure?\n#Person1#: I overheard this information when I passed Arden's office. We got some complaints from consumers yesterday. I am terribly sorry for that.\n#Person2#: My God! I actually checked them one by one. How could this be?\n#Person1#: Calm down! It is useless to act like that. Can we find some solutions?\n#Person2#: What kind of solution can I have now? I nearly go crazy now.\n#Person1#: But we still have to find one. Can we find Arden to check whether this is true or not?\n#Person2#: It seems that I have nothing to do, except this.\n#Person1#: Face the reality. Maybe we can find the way to make up the loss.","summary":"#Person1# overheard that #Person2# has received some complaints from customers yesterday, so #Person2# gets anxious. #Person1# suggests asking Arden to check whether it's true or not.","topic":"customer complaints"}
{"fname":"train_6781","dialogue":"#Person1#: how was your day?\n#Person2#: let's start with you. How was yours?\n#Person1#: it was really busy. I had to work straight through my lunch break.\n#Person2#: did you get to leave early then?\n#Person1#: my boss told me that I could either go home early or take a long lunch break another day, so I decided to wait and take a long lunch break another time.\n#Person2#: it was nice of your boss to give you an option. My boss would never do that.\n#Person1#: let's get back to you. How was your day?\n#Person2#: it was horrible! It was just one thing after another.\n#Person1#: you look pretty upset. Are you ok?\n#Person2#: I'm fine. But I have bad news.\n#Person1#: what's that?\n#Person2#: I got sacked today.\n#Person1#: you're kidding! How did that happen?\n#Person2#: well, I was late to work today. It was the third time I was late this week.\n#Person1#: how late were you?\n#Person2#: only about 5 minutes.\n#Person1#: you got fired for being a few minutes late?\n#Person2#: my boss is really picky about that. He never arrives late, usually works over-time, and always gets his work done on time.\n#Person1#: oh well. You never really liked your boss anyway, did you?","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s busy day. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# got sacked today for being late and complains about #Person2#'s boss who's picky about punctuation.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_6782","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you want to be a teacher?\n#Person2#: It's a job I've been dreaming of since I was very little. I firmly believe that teaching is one of the most honorable jobs in the world.\n#Person1#: In what department do you wish to work if we hire you?\n#Person2#: I want to work in the English Department, as I am an English major.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has always dreamed to be a teacher and wants to work in the English department.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6783","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy a color TV.\n#Person1#: We carry products from three large manufacturers and some imported ones, too. Do you have a specific model in mind?\n#Person2#: No. Which one do you recommend?\n#Person1#: This one from Sony gives a very sharp picture.\n#Person2#: Thank you, but I'd prefer to buy a China-made set.\n#Person1#: Which brand do you prefer?\n#Person2#: Sky worth.\n#Person1#: OK. Come with me, please.","summary":"#Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in choosing a color TV.","topic":"buy a TV"}
{"fname":"train_6784","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, I hope you will accept my quotation for the air freshener.\n#Person2#: I wish I could place a monthly order for a minimum of 50 cases, introducing your goods to my customers, but your price, $ 100 for a case, is too high in this highly competitive market.\n#Person1#: I have cut the price the minimum. You know our freshener is a patent product, different from other kinds of fresheners. We could not have quitted it at such a low price if it were not for your past large orders. This price, actually, leaves us with a very small profit.\n#Person2#: People here desire medium-priced air freshener only. Please carefully consider my proposal, which will lead to a larger business between us.\n#Person1#: The low price I'm offering you is as low as I can go.\n#Person2#: Then, I am sorry to say I must regretfully decline your offer and seek quotations for the other suppliers.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Peter. I hope you'll continue to approach us on other occasions if you cannot accept our offer now.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'll welcome other opportunities to do business with you.","summary":"Peter thinks #Person1#'s air fresheners are too expensive as customers here only want medium-priced air fresheners, but #Person1# tells Peter #Person1# has already offered him the lowest price. Peter finally declines the offer.","topic":"business negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_6785","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Brown! How nice to see you, can I help?\n#Person2#: I'm not exactly sure if it's your department, but I'd like to ask some questions about qualifying for Comprehensive Credit Granting.\n#Person1#: I see. You are one of my favourite customers, Mr. Brown. I'm more than happy to help. For Comprehensive Credit Granting, IBA will grant a promised quota for you, that is, if you qualify. Of course, your credit record, within you field of trade needs to be up to scratch.\n#Person2#: How long a period will you look at to determine this?\n#Person1#: We will consider the first part of the year, in your particular field, and your credit rating can be no less than class A, during that period.\n#Person2#: That sounds simple enough. It's Friday today, I'll be back on Monday morning, first thing, with all of the relevant data. See you then, and enjoy your weekend.","summary":"Mr. Brown is answering #Person2#'s questions about qualifying for Comprehensive Credit Granting. #Person2#'ll be on Monday morning with all the relevant data.","topic":"Comprehensive Credit Granting"}
{"fname":"train_6786","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. My wife and I are interested in renting a house for the summer.\n#Person1#: Do you want a furnished house or an unfurnished one?\n#Person2#: Furnished.\n#Person1#: Very well. How long do you want the house? All summer?\n#Person2#: No, not all summer. Just for six weeks.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I can only rent it for two months.\n#Person2#: My holiday is only six weeks, but I think my brother and his family would take it for the other two weeks. Is the house in good condition?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. It was just painted and it has all the modern conveniences.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent a furnished house for six weeks but #Person1# can only rent it for two months. #Person2# finally accepts.","topic":"rent a house"}
{"fname":"train_6787","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Brown, I'd like to talk with you about something that is getting to be a problem. I'd like, if possible, to see it settled at this meeting.\n#Person2#: What is it, Mrs. Wang?\n#Person1#: It's about the quality of 300 cartons of dried mushrooms. They reached us two weeks ago, and were immediately examined after they arrived. To our astonishment, about 20 % of them were moldy and in many cartons there were even small brownish bugs crawling in and out of the half eaten mushrooms. We can't accept them in this state. They are unfit for human consumption. And the Medical Officer of Health has issued a Stop Notice on them.\n#Person2#: Is that so? So far we haven't had any complaint of this kind. Our mushrooms have enjoyed a good reputation for their superior quality for years. We are really at a loss to understand why your lot was found moldy and wormeaten. Have you any evidence?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Here's a survey report by a well-known lab in London, whose testimony is absolutely reliable.\n#Person2#: Though everything may be as you say, there are many factors involved. What's more, your surveyors have not mentioned any cause for the damage.\n#Person1#: The mushrooms were packed in small one pound plastic bags, sixty of these bags to a carton. It is stated on the surveyor? s report that external conditions of goods at the time of survey are all sound and intact. So it is obvious the cause of the damage is that the mushrooms were not completely dried before packing.\n#Person2#: As you know, before shipment, the Commodity InspectionBureau inspected the goods in question. They concluded that the goods were well dehydrated from fresh and choice material and up to standard for export.\n#Person1#: I think the Inspection Bureau at your end, when effecting inspection, only selected a few package at random these happened to be up to the standard. The part that was not dried properly, most probably, escaped their attention. As the amount in question is only 20 % of the whole shipment, I think it is only reasonable that you should compensate us for the loss.\n#Person2#: The inspection certificate, which is based on a random selection of 20 % of the consignment as we've agreed on beforehand, is considered final and binding upon both parties. We do not accept any claims for compensation for loss incurred in transit, because you bought the goods F. O. B. Houston and on shipping quality, not on landed quality. Your claim, in our opinion, should be referred to the insurance company, as the mishap occurred after shipment.\n#Person1#: We've already got in touch with the underwriter. But they have refused to accept any liability. They attributed the accident to the effects of dampness during the long sea voyage.\n#Person2#: That's a matter over which we could exercise no control, then. I'm afraid I have to insist that you approach the insurance company for settlement, that is, if you have covered this risk in your coverage.\n#Person1#: To my regret, we failed to cover contamination. This is an unfortunate oversight on our part and a lesson to us.\n#Person2#: Otherwise the insurance company would no doubt have entertained your case.\n#Person1#: Well, live and learn. It seems we'll have to waive the claim.","summary":"Mrs.Wang tells Mr. Brown 20% of the dried mushrooms offered by him were moldy and some of them were even worm-eaten. Wang's surveyor says it's because some of the mushrooms were not dried enough before packing, so Wang wants Brown to compensate for the loss, while Brown refuses since Wang bought the goods F. O. B. Houston and on shipping quality, not on landed quality. Brown insists that Wang approach the insurance company, but Wang failed to cover contamination in the coverage, which is a lesson to her.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_6788","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing this weekend?\n#Person2#: I'm going to the movies with a friend. How about you?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure yet.\n#Person2#: Well, did you want to go see a movie with me?\n#Person1#: What movie are you going to see?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure yet. Is there something you want to see?\n#Person1#: There's nothing I can think of.\n#Person2#: So, did you want to go?\n#Person1#: No, thanks, maybe another time.\n#Person2#: Okay, sounds good.","summary":"#Person2#'ll watch a movie and invites #Person1# to come but #Person1# refuses.","topic":"movie invitation"}
{"fname":"train_6789","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, did you go out with Richard?\n#Person2#: Yeah. We went to a movie last Saturday. We saw Police Partners II.\n#Person1#: Did you like it?\n#Person2#: Richard did, but I didn't. Of course, I told him I liked it.\n#Person1#: Yeah. So did you do anything else?\n#Person2#: Well, we went to a dance club.\n#Person1#: Did you have fun there?\n#Person2#: Yeah, we had a great time. And we're going to go there again next week!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2# and Richard's dating last Saturday.","topic":"hang out"}
{"fname":"train_6790","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mr. Brown. How are you? Look at that smile on your face!\n#Person2#: Recently it's been pretty good, actually.\n#Person1#: That's what we like to hear, a profitable business.\n#Person2#: Well, yes. Thanks, there's no trouble at the moment.\n#Person1#: So, what can I do for you today? Are you needing to withdraw or transfer?\n#Person2#: I'm going to need a Deposit Certification, to handle the affairs related to home.\n#Person1#: Oh, domestic things? Yes, of course, we can help you with that.","summary":"#Person1# greets Mr. Brown and helps him with a Deposit Certification.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_6791","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can promise you that, if you buy our product, you will be getting quality.\n#Person2#: I'Ve looked at your units, and I am very happy with them. Your goods are all far above standard quality.\n#Person1#: We spend a lot of money to make sure that our quality is much better. We don't sacrifice quality for quick profits.\n#Person2#: Well, we're really interested in placing an order under negotiation. We can start the negotiations as soon as you want.\n#Person1#: That's great. I'm glad we'll be able to do business together. I'll have some quotes ready for you by tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: Fine. Also, would you mind if I asked to see a surveyor's report of your products? I may have a few more questions about your quality analysis.","summary":"#Person1# assures #Person2# of the good quality of #Person1#'s products. #Person2#'s interested in placing an order under negotiation and requests to see #Person1#'s surveyor's report.","topic":"business negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_6792","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to quit this job. It's way too stressful.\n#Person2#: I've noticed you've been working overtime a lot.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I'm in the office till 10 every night. I can't take it anymore. The pay just isn't worth it.","summary":"#Person1# wants to quit the job because of a low salary.","topic":"quit the job"}
{"fname":"train_6793","dialogue":"#Person1#: Janice, do you still remember how our filing system works?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have read the Filling Instruction carefully, since you showed me it last week.\n#Person1#: Very good. What is the essence of filing, do you know?\n#Person2#: The essence of filing I remember is to bring together in a single folder or file all papers relating to a particular subject. And outgoing and incoming letters are kept in this file cabinet.\n#Person1#: Yes, 'One customer--one file'is essential. And remember to update them timely.\n#Person2#: And each file should be named clearly, either in block capitals or in jet black typed capitals.\n#Person1#: Correct.\n#Person2#: A card index is very important in the filing system. It is a most helpful friend to a secretary, so it must be kept handy and up to date.\n#Person1#: Yes, prompt and careful filing contributes greatly to the efficiency of our office.","summary":"#Person1#'s giving Janice an oral quiz about how their filing system works and Janice answers the questions correctly.","topic":"filing system"}
{"fname":"train_6794","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are your strengths and weaknesses?\n#Person2#: I have just left school, but I am well acquainted with office work.\n#Person1#: Why are you qualified for this position?\n#Person2#: Since leaving school, I have attended typewriting and shorthand classes, and have now attained a speed of fifty and ninety works respectively.\n#Person1#: What can you contribute to the position of a market analyst?\n#Person2#: I know how to gather and summarize information from the Intent, which is an essential skill for market analysis.\n#Person1#: What job-related skills do you have?\n#Person2#: I am a good accountant and have a thorough knowledge of the English language.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s strengths and weaknesses, #Person1#'s qualifications for the position, promising contribution, and job-related skills.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6795","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Bill. I hear they're going to send you to Germany for the new project.\n#Person2#: Boy, news travels fast around here! I only got the orders a couple of hours ago. Rachel doesn't even know...\n#Person1#: Oh, no? So, what are you waiting for? When do you plan to tell her?\n#Person2#: Well, she is at work at the moment. She doesn't finish until 5. I'll have to wait until tonight now, I suppose.\n#Person1#: Well, I was posted there before, back in 2008. It's OK - a bit like England, really. At least the weather is similar, and the people aren't much different. The only thing I didn't like is the food, especially the sausages. What do you intend to do about the family? Are you going to take them with you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd like to, but I don't know much about the situation at the moment...you know, about schools and all that. But I hope to move the family out there in a couple of months' time. I don't think I want to spend a year and a half out there on my own...I mean, without Rachel and the kids. I mean, I don't see that much of them now as it is.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Well, that's the way it is normally in our company, I suppose.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Well, we'll see. Let me pay for the coffee.\n#Person1#: No, no. I'll pay.","summary":"Bill hasn't told his wife Rachel he'll be sent to Germany for a new project. #Person1# was posted there before and tells Bill about how #Person1# feels about living there. Bill hopes to move the family out there.","topic":"job change"}
{"fname":"train_6796","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Dr. Tyler, your secretary said I should come right in.\n#Person2#: Please do, Jenny. How can I help you?\n#Person1#: I need to get your signature on my schedule card here, on the line above advisor's approval.\n#Person2#: Sure, but let's look at it over together first. How many courses do you have here?\n#Person1#: Six.\n#Person2#: Six? That's quite a heavy load. Any particular reason?\n#Person1#: I had to drop my chemistry course last semester when I was in the hospital, so I need to take it again.\n#Person2#: So you've already learnt a lot of the material.\n#Person1#: Right. And calculus is a part of the second year requirement.\n#Person2#: Let's see, chemistry, calculus. Oh, I see you'll be in my seminar on the modem American novel.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm looking forward to it and the romantic poetry seminar, too.\n#Person2#: Two seminars? That is rather a lot. Can you handle the work?\n#Person1#: I think so. The introductory economics is very easy and so is the music course.\n#Person2#: Well, then I'll be happy to sign the card. However, I insist that you come see me after the first week of classes so we can make sure this isn't too much for you.\n#Person1#: That's a promise.","summary":"Jenny'll take six courses and she needs Mr. Tyler's signature on the schedule card. Tyler's worried that six courses will be difficult to handle but Jenny thinks she can manage. Tyler asks Jenny to meet him again after the first week.","topic":"course advice"}
{"fname":"train_6797","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you sure you can manage without your bike this afternoon, Amy?\n#Person2#: I have a computer exam tomorrow morning, so I have to sit down and do some preparations. In fact, you can also use it tomorrow morning ff you want to.","summary":"Amy has to prepare for the exam so #Person1# can use her bike.","topic":"lend a bike"}
{"fname":"train_6798","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house.\n#Person2#: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have to pay? Anyhow, they are over 70 now, their present house is not too bad.","summary":"#Person1# hears the Edwards plan to buy another house. #Person2# thinks it's unnecessary.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_6799","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, what's on?\n#Person1#: Well, hmm. There is a reality show on at 7:00 on channel 5.\n#Person2#: Nah, you know I don't like reality shows. I mean, they usually show people doing crazy things like, you know, eating live fish or swimming in a pool full of snakes. I don't get into that.\n#Person1#: Okay. Well, how about watching a documentary on the life of panda bears in the wild?\n#Person2#: Personally, I'd rather watch something with a little bit more action and suspense.\n#Person1#: Well, then. Ah, here's something. Do you want to watch a rerun of Star Wars?\n#Person2#: Nah, I've seen it a zillion times. I'd like to see something different.\n#Person1#: Okay, let's see here. Oh, how about this? On channel 2 at 9:00, there's a home improvement show about fixing anything around the house. We do have a few things that you could repair in the bathroom ...\n#Person2#: Fixing things? Uh, boy, I'm beat. I think I'm going to hit the sack.\n#Person1#: You're going to bed?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I have to get up early tomorrow ...\n#Person1#: ... and then you're going to fix the bathroom?\n#Person2#: Good night.\n#Person1#: Okay. Too bad, though. There's a basketball game on right now, but ... but I guess you can catch the score in tomorrow's newspaper.\n#Person2#: Oh, okay. I'll stay up and keep you company while I ... I mean, you ... I mean, WE watch the game.\n#Person1#: I thought you'd change your mind. I'll get the popcorn.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are watching TV. #Person1# offers many choices but #Person1# isn't interested in all these shows and wants to go to bed. #Person1# finally suggests a basketball game and #Person2# decides to stay and watch.","topic":"watch TV"}
{"fname":"train_6800","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need? \n#Person2#: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one. \n#Person1#: Are you having any luck? \n#Person2#: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them. \n#Person1#: Do you mind if I go with you? \n#Person2#: Not at all. These private sales are great places to bargain. And sometimes you can find terrific things among all the junk. \n#Person1#: I learned to negotiate from my mother. I thought I was pretty good at bargaining, but I had a problem the other day at Kimble's Department Store. \n#Person2#: What happened? \n#Person1#: I wanted to buy a beautiful wool sweater for my girlfriend. It was priced at forty dollars, so I started by offering the salesclerk thirty. ","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a bookcase and will go to rummage sales. #Person1# wants to go with #Person2#.","topic":"rummage sales"}
{"fname":"train_6801","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jordan, is that you? Long time no see! \n#Person2#: Oh, hey, no kidding! I haven't seen you since orientation three months ago! So how've you been? Settling into college life OK? \n#Person1#: Yeah, I think so! I pledged Phi Iota Alpha, so I'm living at the frat house now. \n#Person2#: Oh, so you're a frat boy now, huh? \n#Person1#: Yeah, yeah, I know, it's totally cliche, but really, I think it's been a good decision. I've got a lot of support and good suggestions from the guys. What about you? What have you been up to? \n#Person2#: Not much. I'm still living at home and commuting to school. I ended up dropping that metalworking class I was so excited about. It just wasn't as interesting as I'd hoped. The guidance counselor suggested that I focus on my prerequisite courses so that I can make sure the credits count. \n#Person1#: That sounds smart. . . but kind of boring. \n#Person2#: Yeah, it is, a little bit. I joined the Great Outdoors Club, though, which has been a lot of fun. We've gone on two camping trips already, and I've made some good friends. \n#Person1#: That's cool. Hey, so have you decided on your major yet? \n#Person2#: Definitely pre-med. What about you? \n#Person1#: I still have no clue. . . but we don't have to declare a major till our sophomore year, so I've got time! Oops, I'm late for class. Gotta run! \n#Person2#: OK, take care! Hey, nice running into you! \n#Person1#: Yeah, you too! ","summary":"#Person1# runs into Jordan whom #Person1# hasn't seen for three months and they greet each other. #Person1# tells Jordan #Person1#'s a frat boy now while Jordan's still living at home and commuting to school. Jordan will choose pre-med as his major but #Person1# hasn't decided yet.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_6802","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a lovely day, isn't it? \n#Person2#: Yes, it's nice and bright. \n#Person1#: I hope it stays like this. \n#Person2#: I hope so too. \n#Person1#: Is the weather usually like this here? \n#Person2#: It's usually a bit hotter than today. \n#Person1#: What's the weather like in winter? \n#Person2#: It's pretty cold and it often snows. \n#Person1#: I wonder what it's going to be like tomorrow. \n#Person2#: Let's hear the weather report later. What's the weather like in your hometown? \n#Person1#: Neither too cold, nor too hot. \n#Person2#: That's quite a lovely weather. \n#Person1#: Yes, especially in spring. \n#Person2#: Have you ever seen a hurricane? \n#Person1#: Once, when I was a child. \n#Person2#: Do they often happen in your country? \n#Person1#: Now and then. \n#Person2#: Oh, it's time for the weather reporter. Let's turn on the TV. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# appreciate the lovely weather. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the weather here and #Person1# tells #Person2# about the weather in #Person1#'s hometown. They'll hear the weather report later.","topic":"discuss the weather"}
{"fname":"train_6803","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I need to buy a computer for this semester. I was told it is cheaper to buy computers here. \n#Person1#: Well, you heard right. You can get an excellent deal on a new computer here. We have great discounts for students. \n#Person2#: I don't know much about computers. But I know I want a desktop computer with a lot of memory. And I need a printer. \n#Person1#: Well, first let's consider your computer. Here, for example, is a system I highly recommend--the Power Macintosh G3. It comes with 64 megabytes of total memory. \n#Person2#: Is that a lot? Sixty-four? \n#Person1#: Yes, it is. It should be enough for any student needs you might have. What department are you in? \n#Person2#: History. \n#Person1#: Well, so you will mostly be using word processing, for writing papers. I recommend the Corel Word Perfect program for word processing. We can talk about software later. Let's talk about your \n#Person2#: Thirty percent? \n#Person1#: Yes. \n#Person2#: Wow. That's really good. And you think this is really a good system for a graduate student? \n#Person1#: Yes. It's an excellent system. \n#Person2#: Hmm. Hey, wait. This has an Apple on it. Is this an Apple computer? \n#Person1#: Yes, it's a Macintosh. It's Apple. Macintosh and Apple are the same thing. \n#Person2#: I don't want Macintosh. I want PC. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but our university computer center only sells Macintosh equipment. \n#Person2#: What? Are you serious? \n#Person1#: Yes. \n#Person2#: But nobody uses Macintosh! \n#Person1#: That's not true. Most of the students and professors in the university here use Macintosh. They find it is better for writing and word-processing, and that is what students mostly do. Ma \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan. \n#Person1#: Well, I know that in most Asian countries Apple is not very popular. But here in America, especially in universities and publishing companies, Apple is very commonly used. \n#Person2#: But I need a computer that can handle writing in Chinese. \n#Person1#: There are several Chinese writing programs you can use with Macintosh. Chinese is no problem for Apple. \n#Person2#: Hmm. I think I should ask some of my friends for advice before I make a decision. I'm sorry. \n#Person1#: No, don't be sorry. It's reasonable to ask your friends. But believe me, most of the students here in the university--Asian students included--most of them use Apple. \n#Person2#: Well, thanks for your advice. I will probably come back later. \n#Person1#: You're very welcome. Here is my card, if you need any help. ","summary":"#Person2# wants a computer. #Person1# recommends a Macintosh and offers great discounts for students, but #Person2# wants a PC. #Person1# tells #Person2# most of the students and professors in American universities use Apple and Chinese is no problem for Apple. #Person1# will ask #Person1#'s friends for advice and may come back later.","topic":"buy a computer"}
{"fname":"train_6804","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your goofy personality, your fatal curiosity. . . you've always reminded me of Curious George. \n#Person2#: Well, thanks a lot! I bet I can guess your zodiac sign, too! \n#Person1#: Go ahead! ! \n#Person2#: I bet you're a snake! \n#Person1#: How'd you guess? \n#Person2#: Well, you're sneaky, conniving, cold blooded. . . ","summary":"#Person2# guesses #Person1#'s zodiac sign is a snake because #Person1# is sneaky, conniving, and cold-blooded.","topic":"zodiac sign"}
{"fname":"train_6805","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's some dancing. See those guys stomping, clapping and shouting? They're practicing step-dancing. \n#Person2#: It sounds cool. The rhythms look really difficult. \n#Person1#: They basically turn their bodies into drums. There's a national step competition every year. \n#Person2#: Well, black people are supposed to be great dancers. \n#Person1#: Wen! That's only a stereotype. Like all Asians are supposed to be math geniuses. I'm not a great dancer, and you said you failed calculus. \n#Person2#: Ha-ha! You got me there! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# see some people practising dancing. #Person2# thinks black people are good at dancing but #Person1# says it's a stereotype.","topic":"watch dancing"}
{"fname":"train_6806","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Tin Lizzy Inn. May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a reservation with you.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. May I have your family name, please?\n#Person2#: Black.\n#Person1#: Could you fill out the registration card please? Your reservation is for a twin room for 2 nights, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How would you like to settle your bill, by check?\n#Person2#: No, by credit card, for I seldom carry cash or check.\n#Person1#: May I take a print of your card please? Thank you, sir. Your room number is 512 on the fifth floor. Enjoy your stay.","summary":"#Person2# has a reservation and #Person1# helps #Person2# check in.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_6807","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you busy this week?\n#Person2#: Yes. This morning I need to write a business report and this afternoon at 1:30, I'll discuss the report with the general manager.\n#Person1#: What's your schedule for tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I'm attending the sales meeting at 9 o'clock and in the afternoon at 3:00, I'm seeing Mr. .Black, the marketing manager.\n#Person1#: What about Wednesday?\n#Person2#: I've got an appointment at 8:30 with Mr. Anderson, the bank manager. In the afternoon, I'm taking the 4:45 flight to Hong Kong for the conference.\n#Person1#: The conference is on Thursday, right?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. At 10 o'clock in the morning and 2 o'clock in the afternoon. After the conference, I'll be free. I'll be enjoying my weekend in Hong Kong.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s busy work schedule this week.","topic":"work schedule"}
{"fname":"train_6808","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, look at the sky, Marie. It's starting to get cloudy.\n#Person2#: I thought it was going to be a fine day today. I hope it doesn't rain.\n#Person1#: We can't have our picnic without some good sunshine for all the eating and games and entertainment.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but not too much sunshine, Allen. Don't you remember last year? It was so hot.\n#Person1#: And no one wanted to participate in any of the planned activities. All we wanted was cold drinks. I remember that the temperature just climbed higher and higher that day.\n#Person2#: Well, we don't have that problem this year. Did you catch the weather forecast by any chance? Is it supposed to rain?\n#Person1#: I don't know, I didn't hear the weather report this morning.","summary":"Allen thinks a good picnic needs sunshine but Marie doesn't want too much because people won't participate in activities if it's too hot.","topic":"weather for picnics"}
{"fname":"train_6809","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, dad, I have just been given this project at school. Do you think you can help me out?\n#Person2#: Sure, what's this project about?\n#Person1#: Well, I should interview someone that I admire about their jobs.\n#Person2#: Well, I am an expert when it comes to my job. Accounting is a respectable job and one that I am always happy to talk about.\n#Person1#: Dad, I know how much you love your job. It isn't that I don't admire you. But what I was hoping actually was that you could speak to Mr. Chung, your diving friend, and see if he would agree to an interview. Diving for a living sounds cool.\n#Person2#: I see. That's a great idea. You know how I really dislike talking about myself again and again for too long. Let me give David Chung a call right now and find out.\n#Person1#: Thanks, dad. I know this will be a wonderful project.","summary":"#Person1# has a project about interviewing someone that #Person1# admires about their jobs. #Person1# wants #Person1#'s dad to talk to his diving friend, Mr. Chung.","topic":"interview someone"}
{"fname":"train_6810","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Julie haven't seen you for a while? How is everything?\n#Person2#: Hi GAIL, fine thank you.\n#Person1#: Why don't you travel together with us to work? As you know, Kathy will leave our company next month for further education, so we've got a spare seat in my car.\n#Person2#: Thanks GAIL, but I found a suitable ride partner: Miss Gomez. She is going to move near my apartment next week. So you see, it will be convenient for a ride.\n#Person1#: Oh really? That's too bad that you couldn't join us, but it's good you're taking a car with her. I used to work with her in the marketing Department.\n#Person2#: Oh did you? I don't know much about her, but I know for sure that she is never late for appointments.\n#Person1#: Yes, right, she was doing well and marketing and popular with the colleagues.\n#Person2#: That's very nice.","summary":"Gail invites Julie to travel to work together but Julie will share a ride with Mrs. Gomez whom Gail used to work with.","topic":"share a ride"}
{"fname":"train_6811","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just received a beautiful Mother's Day gift from our son.\n#Person2#: What did he give you this year?\n#Person1#: He drew a picture and wrote I love you on it, it was really moving. It's hard to believe he's already 9 years old now. Do you want to have a look at the picture?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, please.\n#Person1#: Here, isn't he good at drawing?\n#Person2#: That's amazing. I really didn't know he control so well. He really has a gift for it.\n#Person1#: What do you think about having him attended drawing class?\n#Person2#: That's a really good idea.\n#Person1#: Do you know any good teachers who control well?\n#Person2#: You know, my friend David's sister Sarah is an art teacher. Naturally, she draws pictures for children's books. I'll call and find out if Jim can join her class.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2#'s son drew a moving picture for #Person1#. They think he's talented in drawing and want to send him to drawing class.","topic":"drawing"}
{"fname":"train_6812","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Grandma, it's so good to see you again.\n#Person2#: Nice to see you Jack.\n#Person1#: We haven't seen each other for half a year.\n#Person2#: You are much taller now. Here's your gift.\n#Person1#: Thanks, grandma. May I open and have a look at it?\n#Person2#: Sure, I hope you like it.\n#Person1#: A racing car right? Oh, Grandma. You are great.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you like it.\n#Person1#: Sure. Gramma this way. How is your flight?\n#Person2#: Fine. It took me about 5 hours to get here.\n#Person1#: That's a long trip, you must be very tired.\n#Person2#: I'm OK, I slept all the way.\n#Person1#: Let's go home. Our car is waiting outside.\n#Person2#: How long will it take to get home?\n#Person1#: About half an hour if the traffic is good.","summary":"Grandma gives Jack a racing car as a gift. They talk about Grandma's flight and then go home.","topic":"pick up Grandma"}
{"fname":"train_6813","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. May I speak to Mister Smith, please?\n#Person2#: Speaking.\n#Person1#: This is the front desk. I'm afraid that the heating in your room needs repairing, we would like to request you to change your room. We're terribly sorry for the inconvenience.\n#Person2#: Ok, but I'm going out in about half an hour.\n#Person1#: What time will you be back?\n#Person2#: Around 8:00 o'clock I suppose.\n#Person1#: Then we would repair the heating while you are out. You may pick up your new room key, number 601 from the front desk when you return.\n#Person2#: Ok.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much, Sir.","summary":"#Person1# requests Mister Smith to change his room as the heating needs repairing. Mister Smith can pick up the new room key from the front desk when he returns.","topic":"room change"}
{"fname":"train_6814","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Johnson ' s office. Cindy speaking.\n#Person2#: Hi, Cindy. It ' s Michael Kurt. Is Mr. Johnson in?\n#Person1#: No, I ' m sorry, Mr. Kurt. He ' s stepped out for a bit. Would you like me to have him call you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, that ' ll be great. I ' m on extension 4283.","summary":"Cindy will have Mr. Johnson call Michael Kurt when he's back.","topic":"make a call"}
{"fname":"train_6815","dialogue":"#Person1#: I saw a vacancy board outside for assistant. Has the vacancy been filled?\n#Person2#: Not yet. But do you have any experience as an assistant?\n#Person1#: Yes. I have a lot of experience in that. I have worked for the sales company as an assistant since finishing my university.\n#Person2#: OK. It sounds fine.","summary":"#Person1# applies for the assistant and tells #Person2# #Person1#'s experience.","topic":"apply for assistant"}
{"fname":"train_6816","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to extend my visa for another two years.\n#Person2#: Are you on a tourist visa or a student visa?\n#Person1#: Student visa.\n#Person2#: What is the reason for extension?\n#Person1#: I'll go into a practical training as soon as I receive my Master ' s degree from the University of Pennsylvania early next month.\n#Person2#: We ' ll need a letter from your university and a financial statement from you.","summary":"#Person1# needs to extend the student visa, and #Person2# asks for some documents.","topic":"extend the visa"}
{"fname":"train_6817","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, miss. I'm a transit passenger for Flight No. 207. Can you tell me where to go?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Your plane leaves from Gate 12. You should go to Gate 12 to board your plane\n#Person1#: Where's Gate 12?\n#Person2#: Take the escalator over there and turn left, you'll see the sign.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to go to Gate 12 to board the plane.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_6818","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a very spacious apartment. It's forty pings, including the parking space. That's about one thousand four hundred square feet.\n#Person2#: Wow. It's just the two of us. I don't know if we need that much room.\n#Person1#: You never know when two might turn into three.\n#Person2#: I guess you're right. And we'd like to have company anyway.\n#Person1#: Exactly, which is why a three-bedroom is better. And look, there are two bathrooms.\n#Person2#: Now that's a plus!","summary":"#Person2# thinks they don't need much room. #Person1# reminds #Person2# they might have the baby someday.","topic":"spacious apartment"}
{"fname":"train_6819","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Anna. Come in and sit down.\n#Person2#: Hello, doctor.\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I've got a backache.\n#Person1#: Do you often suffer from backache?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. I've never had a bad one before.\n#Person1#: When did it start?\n#Person2#: About four days ago.\n#Person1#: Well, go home and rest in bed for two days, then you'll feel better.\n#Person2#: Can you give me some medicine? It's very painful.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll give you some pills. Take one a time and three times a day, and come back in three days. If you don't feel. . .","summary":"Anna sees the doctor because of the painful backache, and the doctor gives her some pills.","topic":"see the doctor"}
{"fname":"train_6820","dialogue":"#Person1#: which countries have you been to?\n#Person2#: I'Ve been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia, china, Japan, korea, and Thailand, and to the united states and Canada.\n#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.\n#Person2#: no, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and New Zealand soon. I'Ve heard that they are beautiful countries. Which is the most beautiful country you'Ve been to?\n#Person1#: I think I'd say Norway. It has many pictures as fjords, waterfalls, and mountains.\n#Person2#: isn't it really cold there?\n#Person1#: well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but further south it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter.\n#Person2#: I'Ve been to other Scandinavian countries, but not to Norway. Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there.","summary":"#Person2# has been to many countries and plans to visit Australia and New Zealand. #Person1# thinks Norway's beautiful, and #Person2# may go and do some winter sports there.","topic":"European countries"}
{"fname":"train_6821","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello everyone! I'm Rick Fields, and here with me is Bob Copeland.\n#Person2#: Howdy folks, and welcome to today's game! You know, Rick, today is a key game between Russia and Canada. As you know, the winner will move on to the finals.\n#Person1#: That's right, and it looks like we're just about ready to start the match. The ref is calling the players for the face-off. . . and here we go! The Russians win possession and immediately set up their attack! Federal gets checked hard into the boards!\n#Person2#: Maurice Richard has the puck now, and passes it to the center. He shoots! Wow what a save by the goalie!\n#Person1#: Alright, the puck is back in play now. Pavel Bure is on a breakaway! He is flying down the ice! The defenders can't keep up! Slap shot! He scores.\n#Person2#: What an amazing goal!","summary":"Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are giving running commentary for the puck game between Russia and Canada. They're both excited about the scores gained by Pavel Bure.","topic":"running commentary"}
{"fname":"train_6822","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daniel, would you like to have a look at my dorm?\n#Person2#: Of course, I'd like to.\n#Person1#: It is a small room, just for 4 people.\n#Person2#: What is in it?\n#Person1#: It only has 4 beds and 4 writing desks, but it is spacious and bright.\n#Person2#: Do you get along with your roommates?\n#Person1#: Of course. They are very friendly.\n#Person2#: Which floor are you on?\n#Person1#: We are on the 5th floor, and there's a very nice view from the balcony.\n#Person2#: Oh, you can climb the stairs as a workout.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's a good idea.\n#Person2#: Wow, your roommates are cleaning the room.\n#Person1#: Let's give them a hand.","summary":"#Person1# shows Daniel around his dorm and describes its construction. #Person1# proposes to help #Person1#'s roommates clean the room.","topic":"dorm room"}
{"fname":"train_6823","dialogue":"#Person1#: I tried to ask the bank teller why it changed, but she didn't speak English well enough. So I decided to go to the magazine shop. The one around the corner. And I bought an American newspaper.\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: It seems that yesterday the Mexican government declared wouldn't pay back the loans it got from the World Bank. The government declared a default on the loans.\n#Person2#: That's serious.\n#Person1#: I know. The economy here is having serious problems. But because the government declared a default, the currency value went way down.\n#Person2#: So now Mexican pesos are worth about half as much.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's an amazing drop.\n#Person2#: Wow. I feel sorry for the Mexicans. But it's good for us.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's very good. We suddenly have twice as much money to spend here. Our hotel is now half as expensive as when we got here! Isn't that strange?\n#Person2#: Yes, and you know what?\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: I don't really like this hotel that much. So tonight, now that we are so rich, tonight why don't we stay in the most expensive hotel in town?\n#Person1#: Why not? We should do it. Because now we can afford it.","summary":"#Person1# read from the newspaper that the Mexican government declared a default on the loans, and the currency value went way down accordingly. Since Mexican pesos have been devalued, #Person2# suggests staying in the most expensive hotel tonight.","topic":"devaluation"}
{"fname":"train_6824","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Kith, can you and Alice come around this evening? We prefer your coming.\n#Person2#: I think we would be able to make it. What time shall we come?\n#Person1#: About 7 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Shall we bring any thing? Some wine?\n#Person1#: No, not really. Just bring yourselves. We would like to your presence.","summary":"#Person1# invites Kith and Alice to come around tonight.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_6825","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has your family lived here for long?\n#Person2#: Five and a half years. We moved here on the first of November.\n#Person1#: You have a fantastic view.\n#Person2#: Yes. I love living here.\n#Person1#: Look! You can see the village way down in the valley.\n#Person2#: Yes. It's a lovely view.","summary":"#Person2# lives here and enjoys a good view.","topic":"living place"}
{"fname":"train_6826","dialogue":"#Person1#: Gino, do you really need to go?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's must for me.\n#Person1#: But don't forget to give me a ring.\n#Person2#: I won't, mom.\n#Person1#: Take care of yourself.\n#Person2#: I will. Bye, mom.\n#Person1#: Bye, my boy.","summary":"Gino must go and promises to call #Person2#.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_6827","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. : For tomorrow, read pages 12 to 20. Then do exercises one through ten on page 21.\n#Person2#: Do we have to type out our homework?\n#Person1#: Mr. : No. You only do that when you write reports.\n#Person2#: Is there anything else?\n#Person1#: Mr. : For those of you who don't have a calculator, get one.\n#Person2#: We are allowed to use a calculator in class?\n#Person1#: Mr. : Yes. By the way, review today's notes this evening. We may have a small quiz tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# asks students to do exercises, get a calculator, and prepare for tomorrow's quiz.","topic":"teacher's request"}
{"fname":"train_6828","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you base our grades on?\n#Person2#: All of your coursework is important, including everything from attendance and homework to all of your test results for the semester.\n#Person1#: Does the final count the most?\n#Person2#: All of it is important ; please just do your best at all times.\n#Person1#: How do you total our scores?\n#Person2#: The final and mid-term are twenty percent each ; homework, attendance, and quizzes are the rest.\n#Person1#: What if we are out sick?\n#Person2#: Make sure you contact me as I only allow one unexcused absence.\n#Person1#: How can we know if we are doing OK during the year?\n#Person2#: Your grade will not be a surprise ; you will know what you need to work on.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the grade bases on coursework and explains the percentage of each session. #Person2# only allows unexcused absences.","topic":"teacher's request"}
{"fname":"train_6829","dialogue":"#Person1#: And so, that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year. Thank you very much for your time.\n#Person2#: Hey, that was quite the presentation! Honestly, I was completely blown away by your strategy outline. I've gotta say, Alex, you really wowed me today.\n#Person1#: Aw, come on, it was nothing. I'm just doing my job.\n#Person2#: No, I think you deserve some recognition here ; I mean, if I look back on your previous presentations, this is a huge improvement.\n#Person1#: Well, Kristin did give me a hand with the slides. She's a real wiz on PowerPoint.\n#Person2#: And I saw that you took on board my feedback about pricing strategies. I really appreciate you taking the time to think though my suggestions.\n#Person1#: Yeah, well, that was some good advice. You made some really good points.\n#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to say well done. Really you did a great job.","summary":"#Person2# praises Alex on the strategy outline of the presentation and appreciates that he took #Person2#'s advice about pricing strategies. Alex also mentions Kristin's help on his Powerpoint.","topic":"compliment"}
{"fname":"train_6830","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to talk to you, if you have time.\n#Person2#: What's going on?\n#Person1#: I want to discuss some things about my lease.\n#Person2#: What aren't you too sure about?\n#Person1#: Can you tell me when my lease is up?\n#Person2#: Your lease is for three years.\n#Person1#: If I ever decide to leave before the three years, will there be a problem?\n#Person2#: If you do, I will keep your deductible.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: If you break the contract, then you will not receive your deductible.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.\n#Person2#: All right. I'm glad I could clarify things for you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the lease keeps three years, and #Person1# won't receive the deductible if breaking the contract.","topic":"the renting lease"}
{"fname":"train_6831","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, what are you thinking about?\n#Person2#: Oh, you know, tomorrow is Vicky's birthday. I am thinking what gift to give her.\n#Person1#: That's easy. A girl at her age must like beautiful ornaments. How about a hair pin?\n#Person2#: It's a bad idea. Vicky has short hair.\n#Person1#: Well, what about a brooch?\n#Person2#: Only old women like that.\n#Person1#: Maybe you should ask her what she wants for her birthday.\n#Person2#: OK. That's what I can do.","summary":"Steven's thinking about what birthday gift to give Vicky. #Person1# recommends some and finally suggests asking Vicky.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_6832","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, can I cash my traveler's check here?\n#Person1#: Of course, we'd be happy to cash it for you.\n#Person2#: What's the cashing rate?\n#Person1#: Well, it's listed on the electronic board on the left. We cash it at present traveler's check buying rate.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. How much it the service charge?\n#Person1#: The service charge is 1 % of the total amount of the check.\n#Person2#: Well, I'd like to cash these four checks for $ 100 each.\n#Person1#: Would you please countersign them here?\n#Person2#: OK, there you are.\n#Person1#: And your passport please.\n#Person2#: Oh, I forgot to bring it. It is in my hotel room.\n#Person1#: Sorry, sir. We can't cash the checks for you without your passport.\n#Person2#: Well, thanks. I will come again this afternoon, then.","summary":"#Person2# needs to cash the traveler's check. #Person1# tells #Person2# the cashing rate and the service charge. #Person1# forgets the passport and will come again this afternoon.","topic":"cash the check"}
{"fname":"train_6833","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think are the main causes of war today?\n#Person2#: I'd say the main reason is poverty. Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little. If their neighbors have some resources, they try to steal them by military force.\n#Person1#: It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civil wars. People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country.\n#Person2#: Several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years. It seems they will never end.\n#Person1#: How do you think they could be ended?\n#Person2#: I don't think that there is any easy way. The united nations could send peacekeepers into the country. At least then the warring parties could be forced to negotiate. The thing is to find the real problem form the war and solve that.\n#Person1#: So, if the cause is poverty, there should be a program to make the country richer. If the problem is resources, share them.\n#Person2#: It sounds easy when you say it like that. In reality, it's harder to make peace between countries.\n#Person1#: Yes. It is. One way to stop countries fighting is to cut off their financial support. Wars are very expensive.\n#Person2#: The problem is that many poor people might suffer.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the main cause of the war now is poverty. #Person2# argues that war is hard to end, and it's hard for countries to share the resources. #Person1# thinks cutting off the financial support may help.","topic":"war"}
{"fname":"train_6834","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you feed the puppies today?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: That's good! Just make sure to bathe them later.\n#Person2#: No problem. I can do that for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you! You know they have to go to the vet on Saturday?\n#Person2#: I know. What time do they go?\n#Person1#: Their appointment is at eleven o'clock in the morning.\n#Person2#: Okay, I won't forget.","summary":"#Person2# has fed the puppies and will take them to bathe and the vet.","topic":"attend the puppies"}
{"fname":"train_6835","dialogue":"#Person1#: What'll it be today, sir?\n#Person2#: Fill it up. Super Unleaded.\n#Person1#: Shall we check your oil and tires?\n#Person2#: I just checked the oil myself, but you can check the tires.\n#Person1#: ( The attendants fill the tank, clean the windscreen, and add some air to the tires. ) All right, sir, that'll be $ 26. 50.\n#Person2#: I'll charge it. Here's my card.","summary":"#Person2# lets #Person1# fill the car up and check the tires.","topic":"gas station"}
{"fname":"train_6836","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here we are on the train.\n#Person2#: Yes, we are travelling at rush hours. It could be very crowded in the morning and after 6 o'clock in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: I hear many people have cars.\n#Person2#: Yes, almost all the families have their own cars.\n#Person1#: Why don't they drive? Isn't a car more convenient than the subway?\n#Person2#: Well, it is hard to find a parking place in the city. Besides, parking is quite expensive in the downtown.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person1# wonders why people don't drive cars. #Person2# explains the difficulty of finding parking lots, and it's expensive.","topic":"traffic tools"}
{"fname":"train_6837","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bill, where are we going to stay tonight?\n#Person2#: What about a motel?\n#Person1#: What's that?\n#Person2#: It's a hotel but cheaper and offers free parking.\n#Person1#: Well, that sounds good, I have never lived in a motel.\n#Person2#: Then let's stay in a motel. I am sure you will like it.","summary":"Bill suggests living in the motel and explains the motel.","topic":"motel"}
{"fname":"train_6838","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me? Can you do me a favor, please?\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'm from England and I'm trying to make a travel plan for today.\n#Person2#: What brings you here?\n#Person1#: I'm a flight attendant and I'm here on vacation.\n#Person2#: Where are you staying?\n#Person1#: I live in the Holiday Inn Lido Hotel.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's not very far. And as far as I know it is a fancy place.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. Do you know where I can get a town map?\n#Person2#: We sell them, right here.\n#Person1#: Great, do you have any for foreigners? I mean English version?","summary":"#Person1# is making a travel plan. #Person2# asks #Person1#'s accommodation and tells #Person1# #Person2# sells town maps.","topic":"a traveller"}
{"fname":"train_6839","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you so much for interviewing me this evening.\n#Person2#: Happy to meet with you. Now, do you prefer group projects?\n#Person1#: I like to work alone on some things and then bring those things to the group.\n#Person2#: Do you value a steady job more or one that offers a chance to move ahead?\n#Person1#: I want to grow in my job and move ahead.\n#Person2#: Could you work for us in another state, if need be?\n#Person1#: I need to stay in the area because of my family.\n#Person2#: How much do you need to make per year?\n#Person1#: 75, 000 per year.\n#Person2#: Yikes! Thanks for your interest in this job. We'll be getting back to you.","summary":"#Person2# is interviewing #Person1#. #Person1# prefers to work alone and stay in the area. #Person1# needs to make 75, 000 per year.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6840","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. It's a pleasure to see you again! What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: I've come in to give you the documents under the L \/ C we opened, the new one. This lot are from Singapore, a new customer.\n#Person1#: Have you had a chance to go through them yet?\n#Person2#: Yes, with a fine toothed comb, as usual. Everything seems fine, except for one thing. The description of the items we are purchasing is a little different from what we expected.\n#Person1#: Is it a big difference?\n#Person2#: Not really, perhaps just a translation problem, that's all. Anyway, we've agreed to accept it.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# the documents and says the description of the items is different from expectation due to translation.","topic":"check the lots"}
{"fname":"train_6841","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Madam, I'm new here, could you tell me where is boarding gate?\n#Person2#: What's your flight number?\n#Person1#: Wait a second, please. Oh, it's CA193.\n#Person2#: Are you a transfer passenger, sir?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Then the north line is the right track for you to take.\n#Person1#: It's so nice of you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# where the boarding gate for transfer passenger is.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_6842","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to IBA. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I'd like to pay some money in using my card, please.\n#Person1#: No problem. Could you let me have your card and the money to be deposited?\n#Person2#: Here it is. I usually use the machine, but there seems to be such a long queue at the moment.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's the same every day during the lunchtime rush. We will be putting in a new ATM in the near future, though. That should help to ease the queues.\n#Person2#: I'll look forward to that, I can't stand queuing.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. How much would you like to deposit with us today?\n#Person2#: 1, 000 RIB, it should all be there.\n#Person1#: That's correct, 1, 000 RIB. I'll need your personal code to deposit this. Could you enter it on this key pad, please?\n#Person2#: OK, done. When will it show in my account? Not for withdrawal, I mean just registered.\n#Person1#: It will show in your account straight away. Here's your card back and could you please sign the slip here?\n#Person2#: That's fine. OK. Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# can't stand queuing, so #Person2# asks #Person1# to help deposit 1, 000 RIB. #Person2# asks #Person2# to enter the passcode and says the money will be shown in #Person1#'s account right away.","topic":"deposit money"}
{"fname":"train_6843","dialogue":"#Person1#: A famous Russian ballet is coming to town next weekend. But I can't find a ticket anywhere.\n#Person2#: Don't be upset. My sister just happened to have one and she can't go since she has got some sort of conflict in her schedule.","summary":"#Person1# can't find the ticket, but #Person2#'s sister has one.","topic":"ticket of ballet"}
{"fname":"train_6844","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to make an inquiry about leaving my car with you. You see, I am going abroad and I don't want to take the car. But I will need it when I get back.\n#Person1#: I see, sir. Well, we can offer you full parking service for as long as you wish.\n#Person2#: Good. I am going to Washington for two weeks.\n#Person1#: Right. So how long do you want to leave the car with us?\n#Person2#: Well. I'm flying to Washington on the 5th and coming back on the 19th. That's fourteen days, isn't it?\n#Person1#: That means fifteen days' parking service. We have a minimum fee of ten pounds for three days, but for 15 days, it'll only cost you 25.\n#Person2#: It says 22 here.\n#Person1#: No, sir. That's for 14 days.\n#Person2#: Um, 25 for 15 days.\n#Person1#: Now, come this way, sir. We'll complete the form. Can I have your name?\n#Person2#: Francis, Donald Francis.\n#Person1#: And the make of the car, sir?\n#Person2#: Just Ford.\n#Person1#: Ford. And the color?\n#Person2#: Green.\n#Person1#: Your departure day is May 5th, I think you said.\n#Person2#: Yes, the 5th. That's a Friday.\n#Person1#: Friday 5th of May. Now, what time is your flight, sir?\n#Person2#: 11:50. But I have to check in about half an hour beforehand.\n#Person1#: Well, we'd like customers to check their cars in here at least ten minutes before check-in time.\n#Person2#: So. I ought to be here about 11:10.\n#Person1#: Well, it's safer before that. We do get very busy.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# about their parking service. #Person1# explains the fifteen days' parking service, and it costs 25. #Person2# then gives #Person1# his name, car type, and color. #Person1# reminds him to check the car in at least ten minutes beforehand.","topic":"parking service"}
{"fname":"train_6845","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you took Jenny to a dentist yesterday. What was wrong with her?\n#Person2#: She needs fillings because there was something wrong with her teeth. I really shouldn't have given her so much candy.\n#Person1#: How often did you give her candy?\n#Person2#: I gave her candy on a daily basis.\n#Person1#: You make a huge mistake. Giving children candy harms them in various ways. I read an article the other day. It says kids who often eat canny may suffer from obesity, and poor nutrition besides bad teeth.\n#Person2#: So do you give Jim any candy?\n#Person1#: Yes. But I only give him one on a weekly basis.\n#Person2#: It seems you have known the harm of eating too much candy before you read that article.\n#Person1#: Yes,my grandma had had bad teeth due to eating too much candy. So she never let me eat too much candy.\n#Person2#: I'll give Jenny less candy,too. Oh,my husband will come back from work soon. I must go back and prepare dinner now,\n#Person1#: OK. Bye.\n#Person2#: Bye bye.","summary":"#Person2# took Jenny to a dentist because she had teeth problems and was given too many candies. #Person1# says #Person1# gives Jim one candy on a weekly basis. #Person2# will give Jenny less candy.","topic":"candy and toothache"}
{"fname":"train_6846","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you, Ms. Johnson?\n#Person2#: Mmm... First, I'd like to order thirty coats, order number P25J5.\n#Person1#: OK, order number P25J5, coats, thirty.\n#Person2#: How much are they?\n#Person1#: Forty-five dollars each.\n#Person2#: OK. And gloves, order number P28D5. How much are they?\n#Person1#: Five dollars a pair. How many do you need?\n#Person2#: Fifty.\n#Person1#: Gloves, fifty pairs, five dollars a pair, P28D5. OK.\n#Person2#: And shoes. Mmm... Twenty-five pairs of order number P26T5.\n#Person1#: Shoes, order number P26T5, twenty-five pairs at eighteen dollars a pair. Is that OK?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's fine.","summary":"Ms. Johnson orders thirty coats, fifty pairs of gloves, and twenty-five pairs of shoes. #Person1# tells him the prices.","topic":"order clothes"}
{"fname":"train_6847","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! You've got a new television.\n#Person2#: Yeah! It was sent here yesterday. What do you think of it?\n#Person1#: It's huge. It almost takes up the entire side of the room.\n#Person2#: I know. But you don't think it's too big, do you?\n#Person1#: I didn't say that. I mean, if you enjoy it, why not? What happened to your old TV, by the way?\n#Person2#: It just stopped working last Friday. It was pretty old and didn't work well. I thought you can afford it, why not get a new one?\n#Person1#: It must have been expensive.\n#Person2#: Well, not as much as you might think. I got it on sale for 50 percent off 2,400 dollars.\n#Person1#: What? You spent 1,200 dollars on a TV? Did you think you watch TV that often?\n#Person2#: Well, I don't. Do you think I should return it? If I do it within a week, I can get my money back.\n#Person1#: Honestly, I think you should. That's too much money for a television.\n#Person2#: I think you are right.","summary":"#Person2# got a new television yesterday because the old one stopped working. It costs #Person2# 1200 dollars, and #Person1# thinks #Person2# should return it because it's too expensive.","topic":"new television"}
{"fname":"train_6848","dialogue":"#Person1#: When I got home last night I found a letter from the school I used to study in. The students there want me to go back and talk to them.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? And are you going?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I used to hate school, so I don't feel like going back.\n#Person2#: But it's different now.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. But it's still a difficult situation. You see, when I was at school I used to be bad at studies and none of the teachers liked me.\n#Person2#: Well; I think you should go. When I was younger, I used to dream about meeting a famous pop star. You can't let them down.\n#Person1#: Maybe you are right. OK, I'll go.","summary":"The school #Person1# used to study in invites #Person1# to hold a talk. #Person1# doesn't feel like going back, but #Person2# suggests #Person1# go.","topic":"hold a talk"}
{"fname":"train_6849","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you been to exhibitions in your spare time?\n#Person2#: Yes, a lot of times. I like exhibitions-exhibitions about famous people: dancers, actors, you know?\n#Person1#: Mm, and what about a folk concert? Have you ever been to one of them?\n#Person2#: No. I don't like folk music very much.\n#Person1#: What about the opera?\n#Person2#: No, never. I don't really like the opera. It is a bit too heavy for me.\n#Person1#: A pop concert?\n#Person2#: Yes. I saw Madonna once. She was fantastic-she is a really great dancer.\n#Person1#: And have you ever been to the theater?\n#Person2#: Yes I have.","summary":"#Person2# has been to exhibitions, the concert of Madonna and the theater, but doesn't like folk music and opera.","topic":"interest of arts"}
{"fname":"train_6850","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me how to reach the bank please? \n#Person2#: Which bank? There are two, the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland. \n#Person1#: I have an AIB pass card and I want to withdraw money from the bank. \n#Person2#: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank which is near the local shopping centre, Dunnes Stores. \n#Person1#: How do I get there. I have no knowledge of this area. \n#Person2#: Cross the road and turn left at the other side. Walk along the footpath until you reach the traffic lights. You will see a shopping centre on the right hand side. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping centre. Keep going straight for about 100m and the bank is to your left. \n#Person1#: It sounds very complicated. How far is it from here? \n#Person2#: It's not so complicated. It's about five minutes walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish. \n#Person1#: Oh, I would really appreciate that . By the way will I be going North or South ? \n#Person2#: You will be going northwards. You are now in the the Western part of the city and the Allied Irish Bank is situated in the North East. Here's a rough sketch of the area. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to withdraw money from the Bank. #Person2# tells #Person1# to go to the Allied Irish Bank and describes the way to the bank in detail. #Person1# will be going northward, and #Person2# gives #Person1# a rough sketch of the area.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_6851","dialogue":"#Person1#: Going to the cafeteria? \n#Person2#: No, I am not eating there anymore. I have ordered my favorite food in the restaurant around the corner. The food served in the cafeteria is not my type. I am a total meat lover. But the cafeteria is doing its best to force me to be a vegetarian. They have been serving the Chinese cabbage and white gorse for three days. Haven't you noticed that? \n#Person1#: That's fine with me. I don't hate vegetables and I don't eat much during lunch. \n#Person2#: Well, then the cafeteria suits you best. But anyway, if you like to have a lunch outside the company, feel free to join me anytime. ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the cafeteria, but #Person2# has ordered #Person2#'s favorite food in the restaurant.","topic":"foods in cafeteria"}
{"fname":"train_6852","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello? Is that Mark? \n#Person2#: How are you? I haven't heard from you in ages. \n#Person1#: I've been overseas, So have you been busy lately? \n#Person2#: Pretty busy. So are you back for good? \n#Person1#: Yes, I was just wondering when you'd have time to go fishing. \n#Person2#: Well, I'm not working on the weekend, so we could grab some beer, ice and our fishing rods , and head out to the river. \n#Person1#: That sounds good. I've missed you my friend. \n#Person2#: Same here. ","summary":"#Person1# calls Mark to invite him to go fishing, and Mark agrees.","topic":"go fishing"}
{"fname":"train_6853","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Benson Software, you're through to customer service.\n#Person2#: Hello, this is Mike Williams from Smiths retailers. I'm phoning about the CD players you sent last week. Emm, I'm afraid you don't seem to have sent us enough.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear, I'm sorry about that. How many did you receive?\n#Person2#: Well, we received 50, but I'm pretty sure we ordered 150.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, I'll check your order. Well, according to our records, you seem to have ordered 50.\n#Person2#: Really? Oh, perhaps there's been a mistake. I feel certain we have ordered 150.\n#Person1#: Sorry about the misunderstanding. We'll get the extra 100 to you as soon as possible.","summary":"Mike Williams calls #Person1# to explain he received 50 CDs but have ordered 150. #Person1# checks the order and will send the extra 100 to him.","topic":"missing CD players"}
{"fname":"train_6854","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you, Ma'am?\n#Person2#: I was hoping you could look at my car today. For the past few weeks, it has been making very strange noises.\n#Person1#: What kinds of noises?\n#Person2#: It sounds as if something is being damaged in the wheels. It only happens when I'm slowing down.\n#Person1#: Whoa. It sounds like you need new brakes. You'll have to leave the car with us until tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Gosh, I was thinking you'd be able to get it back to me this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, we need to order the parts and we can't get started until they arrive. If I order them now, they'll be here this afternoon or tomorrow morning at the latest.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, why don't I just bring my car back in the morning? There is a show I really want to see downtown tonight.\n#Person1#: I don't think that's a good idea. You're risking your life by driving this car. If I were you I'd check the bus schedule.","summary":"#Person2#'s car has been making strange noises. #Person1# advises her to change a new brake and asks her to leave the car here. However, #Person2# wants to drive downtown, but #Person1# suggests not.","topic":"repair the car"}
{"fname":"train_6855","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think this house will meet all of your needs, Mr. Jones.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't particularly like the neighborhood.\n#Person1#: I understand your concern, Mr. Jones, but let's take a look inside.\n#Person2#: OK, but I'm really concerned about the neighborhood.\n#Person1#: That's OK, Mr. Jones. We're not married to this home.\n#Person2#: I guess we can look inside since we're here.\n#Person1#: Great. Let's go inside. It's a beautiful home. This is the living area, it's quite spacious.\n#Person2#: Uh-huh, I see.\n#Person1#: And this is the master bedroom.\n#Person2#: It's a beautiful home, but I'm afraid it just doesn't feel right.\n#Person1#: What's wrong, Mr. Jones?\n#Person2#: It's the lighting, and it just doesn't feel right, sorry.\n#Person1#: All right, Mr. Jones. This may not be the right house for you.\n#Person2#: That's what I've been trying to tell you.\n#Person1#: That's OK, I've got more homes to show you.\n#Person2#: That's good to hear.","summary":"Mr. Jones's concerned about the neighborhood but agrees to take a look inside the house. Mr. Jones thinks it's a beautiful home but doesn't feel right.","topic":"visit new house"}
{"fname":"train_6856","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, madame. Could I have a few minutes of your time, please?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I'm Daniel Robinson and I represent Kruzel Automaten's limited. You see, our company has produced a robot. It seems that you live alone. You might be interested in it.\n#Person2#: Can she help with my housework?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: What if I want the floor cleaned? Can she do it?\n#Person1#: Certaintly, she can finish cleaning the floor within 10 minutes. She's a real wonder.\n#Person2#: What about the power connection? Does she operate on batteries?\n#Person1#: No, just put it under the sun once a week.\n#Person2#: It really looks nice. What's the cost of this robot?\n#Person1#: Only $10,000.\n#Person2#: Wow! That costs an arm and a leg. I don't think I can afford it.","summary":"Daniel Robinson recommends the robot produced by his company and introduces its functions. #Person2# thinks it's nice but cannot afford it.","topic":"housework robot"}
{"fname":"train_6857","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. I'd like to ask you a few questions if I may.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm waiting to catch my flight. So I guess I can answer a few questions.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. First of all how often do you travel?\n#Person2#: I travel twice a month.\n#Person1#: Where are you flying to on this trip?\n#Person2#: I'm flying to Austin Texas.\n#Person1#: And where did you fly on your last trip?\n#Person2#: I flew to Portland Oregon. I've already been there 3 times.\n#Person1#: Really? Do you enjoy traveling for business?\n#Person2#: Yes, although I prefer staying in the office.\n#Person1#: What do you like most about traveling?\n#Person2#: I like visiting new cities and trying out new food.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much for your time today.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# a few questions about traveling, including the frequency, the destination of this trip and last trip, and the favorite thing about traveling.","topic":"questions about travelling"}
{"fname":"train_6858","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor, is it easy to face death?\n#Person2#: Well it seems it's not so easy for me to tell you about death.\n#Person1#: Tell me the facts please. I'm not afraid.\n#Person2#: OK. I guess you're on the way to see death.\n#Person1#: I believe you're right. But I want to have a long life. Help me please.\n#Person2#: OK listen. It looks as if you have too much money.\n#Person1#: Oh?\n#Person2#: It seems that the more money you have, the worse your health is. You must have worried too much about the safety of your money.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's quite true.\n#Person2#: Why not give some money to poor people?\n#Person1#: No way, money is my life.","summary":"#Person2# desires for longevity. #Person1# advises #Person1# to donate money because #Person1#'s worried too much about the safety of money.","topic":"money and health"}
{"fname":"train_6859","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, I know you love gardening and you started your gardening business a few years ago. I just wonder how a hobby became a business.\n#Person2#: Well, I read an article about a woman who'd lost her job, she used her savings to start her own business. That made me think. My friends often told me I was a good gardener and I thought, why not?\n#Person1#: How did you get started?\n#Person2#: Oh, doing small jobs for friends and relatives and I soon found myself getting plenty of work. But there was a lot of rain during that first year, so some jobs took longer than planned. But I got nice comments from people when the jobs were finished.\n#Person1#: And how are you getting on now?\n#Person2#: Very well, I get most of my new customers from people who have recommended me, and I haven't needed to look for work by knocking on doors. I do advertise, but that's just a few notices in shop windows.","summary":"Mary was inspired by an article and started the gardening business by doing small jobs. She's getting on well now and gets new customers from people who have recommended her.","topic":"the gardening business"}
{"fname":"train_6860","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to book a flight online. Can you help me?\n#Person2#: Sure. I use a website called Kayak.com. That compares the prices of many different airlines. They also have a cool quality where you can look at flights a few days before and a few days after your scheduled dates to find the best price.\n#Person1#: Oh, that quality is very useful. But this is for my aunt and uncle, and their dates are fixed. They're coming out here for my sisters wedding. But they have to fly out the day before and leave the day after.\n#Person2#: I see. Where are they coming from?\n#Person1#: New York City. Oh, it's not a very long flight. Do you think they care more about prize or convenience?\n#Person2#: They definitely want a non-stop flight. They had a bad experience changing planes in Philadelphia once. So they only fly non-stop now.\n#Person1#: Got it. So 2 adults, flying nonstop from New York to Chicago, leaving May twenty eighth and returning May thirtieth.","summary":"#Person2# recommends the flight website which can compare prices of different airlines. #Person1# wants a non-stop flight from New York with a fixed date for #Person1#'s aunt and uncle.","topic":"flight"}
{"fname":"train_6861","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's up? Are you still studying?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'll be added all night.\n#Person1#: When's the big test?\n#Person2#: Not for 3 days but I have too many things to remember before then.\n#Person1#: You're taking this Spanish class so seriously. Don't you think you should lighten up a bit?\n#Person2#: I can't. Not only do I need to get good grades but I also have to actually learn this stuff. Next year I'm applying to a nursing program and they give special financial help to students who speak 2 languages.\n#Person1#: Come on, you'll do fine. You always do fine.\n#Person2#: Only when I study hard.\n#Person1#: OK, but can't you take a little break? Hey, you should come get some fish with me. You know fish is actually very good for your brain.","summary":"#Person2# studies Spanish all night preparing for the test because #Person2# needs good grades to apply for the special financial help from a nursing program.","topic":"study hard"}
{"fname":"train_6862","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you looking for?\n#Person2#: I need something for work.\n#Person1#: Look. You've got plenty of jeans and casual clothes. You need to dress formally for work. What about the blue dress?\n#Person2#: It's pretty, but look at the price.\n#Person1#: Then, how about the brown one? It's much cheaper.\n#Person2#: I don't like brown. I prefer bright colors like the light green over there. Besides, it's 30% off, only $60.\n#Person1#: I like it. Do they have your size?\n#Person2#: Hmm...size 6.","summary":"#Person2# needs something for work. #Person1# recommends the blue and brown dress, but #Person2# prefers bright colors.","topic":"choose the outfit"}
{"fname":"train_6863","dialogue":"#Person1#: My lease ends next month, so I have to find a new place.\n#Person2#: I feel sorry for you. It's a jungle out there.\n#Person1#: Do you know any places?\n#Person2#: Well. I guess I can ask around to see if anyone's got a room or apartment available.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I think I should also have a look at the Internet to see if anyone's got a sublet.\n#Person2#: How much do are you looking to spend?\n#Person1#: I can only afford about 1, 000 yuan a month.\n#Person2#: Looks like you'll have to get a place in the suburbs.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter, but it needs to be close to the subway or on a convenient bus route.\n#Person2#: Anything you need to have in the place?\n#Person1#: I want a bedroom with full bath, and it'll be better if the bedroom is on the sunny side.\n#Person2#: You can also check out university bulletin boards.\n#Person1#: Why? Will those be students who are leaving?\n#Person2#: Not really, but landlords put up notices to attract students and they often have low rent.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I'll be sure to take a look.\n#Person2#: Good luck.","summary":"#Person1# has to find a new place to live with 1,000 yuan a month. #Person2# suggests #Person1# check out university bulletin boards.","topic":"rent a house"}
{"fname":"train_6864","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, how is your interview?\n#Person2#: I was nervous at that time. What about you?\n#Person1#: Just fine. I tried to answer every question raised by HR carefully. I found some answering skills are useful. These questions are different from exams.\n#Person2#: We can have a rest now after this tough interview.\n#Person1#: Don't be rush. It is suggested to write a letter for the Personnel Department of Future Clothes Company.\n#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea. And I think this can leave deep impression to HR. How can we write a suitable letter?\n#Person1#: Just to show your gratitude to the chance and tell them your impression on the company. And you can mention some details in your own interview to remind them of you.\n#Person2#: I am getting to know your meaning.","summary":"David was nervous at the interview, while #Person1# feels just fine. They decide to write a letter to the company to leave deep impression to HR.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_6865","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to cash this check.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. Can you show you identity?\n#Person2#: What about the driving license?\n#Person1#: Don't you have any other identification?\n#Person2#: I am sorry. I only have my driving license with me.\n#Person1#: Ok. Would you please sign your name on the back of the check?\n#Person2#: Thank you. Here you are.\n#Person1#: How do you want your money?\n#Person2#: Would you give me some in twenties and tens?\n#Person1#: All right. Please wait for a moment.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# cash the check. #Person2# uses #Person2#'s driving license and signs the name.","topic":"cash the check"}
{"fname":"train_6866","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Mary! There are so many people over there!\n#Person2#: Oh, I remember, there is a job fair in the personnel market.\n#Person1#: I have never been to the personnel market.\n#Person2#: Really? I have been there several times.\n#Person1#: Are there many employers?\n#Person2#: Yes. The personnel market is a place specially for job-hunters and employers.\n#Person1#: So there will be many large companies in the personnel market, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, there are many famous corporations.\n#Person1#: When will there be a job fair?\n#Person2#: Every Saturday and Sunday\n#Person1#: Do I need to pay to go into the personnel market?\n#Person2#: No, it's free.\n#Person1#: How about going there to have a look now?\n#Person2#: OK, let's go.","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# there is a free job fair in the personnel market with many famous corporations. They will have a look.","topic":"personnel market"}
{"fname":"train_6867","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard of Paul?\n#Person2#: No, what?\n#Person1#: He's got a promotion.\n#Person2#: You're kidding.\n#Person1#: No, they made him vicepresident in charge of sells.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't believe it. He is only being with the company for two years.\n#Person1#: Well, it's true. The board man last thirdly and they choice Paul.\n#Person2#: Well. Good for him.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Paul's been promoted, which surprises #Person2#.","topic":"unexpected promotion"}
{"fname":"train_6868","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so excited, mother. Oh, a new baby!\n#Person2#: My first grandchild.\n#Person1#: And my first nephew. He looks a lot like you, mum. He does.\n#Person2#: Do you think so? Well, I guess. He does look a lot like me. Oh, he's got Richard's eyes though.\n#Person1#: Yes, he does have Richard's eyes. The baby even looks like you than Richard does.\n#Person2#: Well, children usually resemble their parents.\n#Person1#: It's true. Michelle is a lot like Henry in so many ways. And she is shy with new people just like he is.\n#Person2#: You often like comparing children with their parents.\n#Person1#: You're right.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the baby looks like #Person2#. #Person1# and #Person2# agree that children usually resemble their parents.","topic":"babies and parents"}
{"fname":"train_6869","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is the International Student Office. My name is Leah. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to speak to the Ms. Collins, please.\n#Person1#: Ok. Can I ask who is calling, please?\n#Person2#: This is Nathaniel Brown.\n#Person1#: And what is your call regarding?\n#Person2#: I'd like to talk to her about my accommodation situation.\n#Person1#: Ok, I'll try and put you through. Please hold.\n#Person2#: Ok.\n#Person1#: . . . Sorry, her line is busy at the moment. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: Sure. Can you have her call me back on my cell phone number?\n#Person1#: Ok. What's your number?\n#Person2#: It's 0-7- 7-8- 7-3- 6-7- 6-8- 8.\n#Person1#: Let me repeat that back to you. That's zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, double six, double eight.\n#Person2#: No, there's no double six at the end of the number. It's just zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, six, double eight.\n#Person1#: I got it. When should I have her call you back?\n#Person2#: Anytime before 6 pm tonight.\n#Person1#: Ok, Nathaniel. I'll have Ms. Collins call you back sometime tonight before 6 pm.\n#Person2#: Thank you!\n#Person1#: Bye!\n#Person2#: bye!","summary":"Nathaniel wants to speak to Ms. Collins but her line is busy. Nathaniel leaves his phone number to Leah who will have her call back later.","topic":"a phone call"}
{"fname":"train_6870","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ikebana, it's an art of flowers and it's quite different from Western style flower arrangement because in Ikebana's theory you can decorate one flower, only with one flower.\n#Person2#: What's another Japanese art?\n#Person1#: Japanese art? Mm, Ikebana! Tea Ceremony!\n#Person2#: Tea Ceremony! Tell me about Tea Ceremony.\n#Person1#: Tea Ceremony! It's, there's a certain way you have to make tea, not only make tea, there's a certain way to for example wipe a bowl.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: Yes, with one piece of cloth, and you need to learn how to fold the cloth so that you you use each part of the cloth only once to wipe the bowl\n#Person2#: How do you learn that? Is that something that your mother would teach you? How do people learn that?\n#Person1#: There's some professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. So you need to go to a school, yes, and learn from your teacher and their hierarchy and the organization and you need to pass each test to go, climb up the ladder in the hierarchy.","summary":"#Person1# talks about Ikebana and Tea Ceremony to #Person2#. There are professionals for both flower arrangement and tea ceremony. So people need to go to school and learn from teachers and their hierarchy.","topic":"Japanese art"}
{"fname":"train_6871","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which countries have you been to?\n#Person2#: I'Ve been to most of the countries in Europe, several countries in asia-china, Japan, korea, and Thailand-and to the united states and Canada.\n#Person1#: I thought you had been to Australia too.\n#Person2#: No, but I'm planning on visiting Australia and new Zealand soon. I'Ve heard that they are beautiful countries. Which is the most beautiful country you'Ve been to?\n#Person1#: I think I ' d say norway. It has many picturesque fjords, waterfalls, and mountains.\n#Person2#: Isn't it really cold there?\n#Person1#: Well, the north of Norway is almost always cold, but further south it can be fairly warm in summer. It's a wet country, so there's snow almost everywhere in winter.\n#Person2#: I'Ve been to other Scandinavian countries, but not to Norway. Perhaps I should go and do some winter sports there.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the countries #Person2# has been to. #Person1# thinks Norway is the most beautiful country. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should do some winter sports there.","topic":"countries"}
{"fname":"train_6872","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Daisy!\n#Person2#: Hi Simon. Nice to meet you again\n#Person1#: I hope you are Settling in at school!\n#Person2#: I am! I've made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses.\n#Person1#: Good! Me too! By the way. you didn't tell me what you are studying here.\n#Person2#: Didn't I? I'm doing business studies.\n#Person1#: Really? That's great. You hope to join a company after graduating?\n#Person2#: Maybe. My parents moved to Canada the year when I was born. We are living in Toronto. Suppose I might get a job in Toronto when I graduate. It's too soon to say really.\n#Person1#: What about your friend Zoe\n#Person2#: She's from Australia. She lives in Sydney. Her father runs a hotel business there and she is doing a degree in accountancy.\n#Person1#: Accountancy? Really? She must be very good at figures.\n#Person2#: I guess so. What about you, Simon?\n#Person1#: I'm studying law.\n#Person2#: Great! So I'll know who to call if I ever need a lawyer.\n#Person1#: Sure, welcome anytime","summary":"Daisy and Simon have settled in at school. Daisy studies business and Simon studies law. Daisy's friend Zoe is studying accountancy. Daisy thinks it's too soon to talk about her future job.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_6873","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is going to surprise you, but I'm happy. I think you're making the right move.\n#Person2#: You do?\n#Person1#: Look, maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I'v going over to WebTracker, too.\n#Person2#: No way! That's great! Then we'll still be together!\n#Person1#: Actually, I'm already working for WebTracker. Vince never wanted to give me what I was worth, so I figured, what the heck.\n#Person2#: No kidding! I can't believe this. You devil!\n#Person1#: It's kind of cool, isn't it? I'm sort of like a secret agent.","summary":"#Person1# is going over to WebTracker with #Person2#, which surprises #Person2#.","topic":"a surprise"}
{"fname":"train_6874","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Holiday Inn. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I booked a single room in your hotel for this Friday. But I'm sorry to say that I have to cancel it. My wife is very sick now. I don't think she'll be able to travel by this Friday.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Can I cancel my reservation?\n#Person1#: Certainly. May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name is Tom Smith.\n#Person1#: Okay. I have canceled your reservation, Mr. Smith.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. I hope your wife is feeling better soon.","summary":"#Person1# helps Tom Smith to cancel his reservation since Tom's wife is very sick.","topic":"cancel the reservation"}
{"fname":"train_6875","dialogue":"#Person1#: I had a busy morning.\n#Person2#: What did you do?\n#Person1#: I watered all the plants.\n#Person2#: You have a lot of plants.\n#Person1#: Then I did my laundry.\n#Person2#: That takes some time.\n#Person1#: I took the dog for a walk.\n#Person2#: I'll bet he enjoyed his walk.\n#Person1#: I vacuumed the entire house.\n#Person2#: That's a lot of work.\n#Person1#: And then I made lunch.\n#Person2#: I'll bet you were hungry!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about his busy morning.","topic":"a busy morning"}
{"fname":"train_6876","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have to finish your dinner before you leave the table.\n#Person2#: But, Mom, I can't eat anymore. I'm stuffed.\n#Person1#: What's the matter? It doesn't taste good?\n#Person2#: It's not that I don't like your cooking, but I ate some cookies before we had dinner.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can't eat anymore because #Person2# ate some cookies before dinner.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_6877","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you from America?\n#Person2#: No. I am Canadian. Are you Chinese?\n#Person1#: Yes. Nice to meet you!\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you, too. Let me show you around.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I will appreciate it. How long have you been here?\n#Person2#: About two years, but it seems as if I got here yesterday.","summary":"#Person2# has been here for two years and will show #Person1# around.","topic":"introduction"}
{"fname":"train_6878","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you watch the old-fashioned wrestling game last night?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. And I'm amazed the those karate and judo boys were so helpless before the wrestlers.\n#Person1#: You bet. The wrestlers had got sound defences and they simply couldn't make it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the old-fashioned wrestling game.","topic":"wrestling game"}
{"fname":"train_6879","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I would like to have an international call to Paris. Can you tell how to do it?\n#Person1#: Yes. In that case, you should connect the operator and he will connect you with the one you want.\n#Person2#: Well, what is the operator's number?\n#Person1#: 543210.\n#Person2#: Fine. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# to connect the operator to make an international call to Paris.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_6880","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you doing today? How many in your book today?\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. There be five of us. The rest will be along shortly.\n#Person1#: Smoking or non?\n#Person2#: Non-smoking is fine, thank you.\n#Person1#: Right, this way, please. Something to drink first?\n#Person2#: Just water, please.\n#Person1#: Wold you like to see menu first or wait for your friends?\n#Person2#: I wait, but please bring me some bread. Maybe I'd like to have some appetizer before they get here. Please give me the menu, and let me have a look.\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. If you need anything else, please let me know, and I'll be happy to get it for you right away.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# sit in the non-smoking area. #Person2#'d like to have some appetizer before #Person2#'s friends get there.","topic":"take an order"}
{"fname":"train_6881","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did the boss say?\n#Person2#: He asked me if I'd like to be a newspaper salesperson?\n#Person1#: You are still student so I don't think you should have time for that.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about that. He said I can do that at spare time. Anyway, it's just a part-time job.\n#Person1#: Okay, then. What kind of newspaper he wants you to sell?\n#Person2#: It's a weekly newspaper named Olympic English. So I need to be here only on Sunday.\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Especially that we are Olympic Volunteers.\n#Person2#: That's exactly what I am thinking about, And also it's a good way to get social experiences.\n#Person1#: And a good way to get some pocket money.\n#Person2#: Let's do it together.\n#Person1#: I'll say yes. Wait a minute. I need an IC card.\n#Person2#: For what? You have a telephone at home, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, but I don't want my Mom to tap my phone when I call Clive.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the boss wants #Person2# to be a newspaper salesperson. #Person1# thinks it is interesting. Finally, they decide to do it together.","topic":"a part-time job"}
{"fname":"train_6882","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to ask you for a favor. I want to rent an apartment here in Beijing, but as a foreigner, I don't know the normal practice. Can you give me some advice?\n#Person2#: First, why don't you tell me what you need, such as how big a room, where you want to live, whether you want to live downtown, and what you like to do. Then I can figure out which apartment is most suitable for you.\n#Person1#: I am a student and want to live in Haitian, so that I can live close to my school. I like to play soccer and I like a quiet apartment so I can study.\n#Person2#: I think that an apartment with two rooms and a kitchen would suit your needs. I can introduce you to a place for rent near your school. The apartment is on the 7th floor, so it is very quiet and suitable for studying.\n#Person1#: That sounds great!\n#Person2#: You can also go to the school's sports field to play soccer, and if you're lucky you might make some Chinese friends there. It is right near the market and has comfortable facilities.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much. That's very kind of you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rent a quiet apartment in Haitian. #Person2# suggests an apartment near #Person2#'s school where #Person2# can play soccer in the school's sports field and make some Chinese friends.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_6883","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I would like to cancel one of my accounts.\n#Person1#: Is there a problem with your account?\n#Person2#: I only need one.\n#Person1#: What about all your money in that account?\n#Person2#: Could you please transfer that money to my remaining account?\n#Person1#: That's fine.\n#Person2#: I appreciate it.\n#Person1#: Would you like to make a withdrawal?\n#Person2#: That's all for today.\n#Person1#: I'll just cancel your account right now.\n#Person2#: I greatly appreciate your help.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# transfer the money to #Person2#'s and cancel #Person2#'s account.","topic":"cancel the account"}
{"fname":"train_6884","dialogue":"#Person1#: Those are the headlines for today, and now for the international weather report with Mike Sanderson.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Bob! This past week has been the beginning of Armageddon for many, a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world. In Switzerland, a major avalanche was reported in the Alps. Fortunately, no one was injured. Due to to the extreme cold this winter, a blizzard has struck the US Midwest, causing classes in schools and universities to be temporarily canceled.\n#Person1#: Moving to to Latin American, Ecuador has suffered a six month drought that has not only affected farming, but has also forced the closure of the hydroelectric power plant that provides electricity for the entire country. In Chile, a major earthquake that registered seven point five on the Richter scale struck the southern region. Losses are reported to be in the billions. Authorities have not yet released an official statement.\n#Person2#: Not a great week for the world! Any good news?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not, Bob. One of the major volcanoes in Mexico has erupted, causing major floods and landslides in the region. Meanwhile, Mexico's coast has been hit by hurricane Liliana and officials say that all the seismic activity leads them to believe that a tsunami may hit Central America, affecting Honduras, Guatemala and Panama. That's all the news we have for today, but stay tuned for updates on the six o'clock news. Back to you Bob.","summary":"Mike Sanderson tells the audience that a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world and reports weather events in Switzerland, the US Midwest, and Mexico. Bob reports that of Latin American. All of them are bad news.","topic":"weather report"}
{"fname":"train_6885","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, we didn't ask for this room service maybe someone else ask it, I'm sure.\n#Person2#: Oh, is it? Let me check.\n#Person1#: Yes, please.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to say this room charge is yours.\n#Person1#: We paid for the room service already in our room.\n#Person2#: Do you have any evidences?\n#Person1#: No, we got no receipt, and we pay it on the spot!","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to pay for the room service but #Person1# says #Person1#'s already paid.","topic":"service charge"}
{"fname":"train_6886","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Where are you heading today?\n#Person2#: I'm off to Barcelona for a week.\n#Person1#: Do you have your passport with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, here you are. I don't need a visa to go to Spain, do I?\n#Person1#: Fortunately for you, you don't. Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?\n#Person2#: Are there any seat available by the emergency exits?\n#Person1#: Let me see here ...Yes, there's one left.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll take that one then.\n#Person1#: Alright. How many pieces of luggage are you checking in?\n#Person2#: I like to travel light so I just have this one.\n#Person1#: If that's your only piece of luggage, it is small enough to carry on with you.\n#Person2#: That's a fantastic idea. Which gate do I need to go to?\n#Person1#: You're here a bit early, so check the departure screens in the waiting area in about half an hour. Here's your boarding pass. Enjoy your flight!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# check in and select a seat by the emergency exits. #Person2# has a piece of luggage that is small enough to carry on.","topic":"check-in"}
{"fname":"train_6887","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like your new job?\n#Person2#: I like it very much. This is a nice company to work for.\n#Person1#: You worked for a large company before, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. But I prefer a small company.\n#Person1#: Is it really different?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. It's much different. I like a small company because it's more exciting.\n#Person1#: You mean a large company is boring to work for?\n#Person2#: No, it's not boring. But a large company has too many people and because it is so big that two or three people couldn't possibly make all the important decisions.\n#Person1#: You see, small businesses have a common problem: only the two or three people who run it can make decisions, and the employees may not be very happy because they can't make decisions.\n#Person2#: But large companies also have a common problem, so many people are making decisions that sometimes it is a waste of time and money.\n#Person1#: Well, I guess there are problems everywhere.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I still prefer working for a small company. It's more interesting and I'll keep more opportunities.","summary":"Though there are common problems in small and large companies, #Person2# thinks it's more interesting and #Person2#'ll keep more opportunities in a small company.","topic":"work environment"}
{"fname":"train_6888","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to see the manager. Here's my card.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Wang. Do you have an appointment?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I don't. Is it possible for me to see him now?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid Mr. Li is engaged at the moment. Would you mind waiting?\n#Person2#: Well, how long will it be?\n#Person1#: About half an hour.\n#Person2#: That's too bad. I can't wait that long. I have another appointment at ten.\n#Person1#: Can the assistant manager meet you instead?\n#Person2#: No, I have discussed the details about the sales of our new equipment with manager on the telephone yesterday.\n#Person1#: Do you want to make another appointment?\n#Person2#: Yes, I suppose that's the best thing I can do for now. I'll be here on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Is that all right?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll make a note of that and ask Mr. Li to confirm.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mr. Wang he could not see Mr. Li because he is engaged at the moment. #Person1# helps Mr. Wang make another appointment.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_6889","dialogue":"#Person1#: This meal you prepared is delicious, Mrs. Parks. Please share the recipe with me so that I can make it in the future.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much, Donald. I always enjoy cooking for my family, and I am very pleased that you will be my son-in-law soon.\n#Person1#: I am going to help Mary cook dinner for our family every night when we are married. I don't want her to have to be in the kitchen too much.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful! Her father never helps me cook, but that is probably for the best. He can't even boil water!\n#Person1#: I really enjoy cooking - probably more than Mary!\n#Person2#: That's probably true, isn't it, Mary? You're more like your father in that way. You are both more comfortable outdoors. I've never had to cut the grass or take out the garbage!\n#Person1#: Yes, we are the cooks in this group, Mrs. Parks. But we know who to ask to make reservations for a campground!","summary":"Donald asks Mrs. Parks to share the recipe and says he'll help Mary cook dinner when they are married. Mrs. Parks says Mary and her father are more outdoors.","topic":"family conversation"}
{"fname":"train_6890","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dear audience, this evening we'll talk with a scholar who has been doing research into Mark Twain's works for 12 years. Welcome, Mr. Waton.\n#Person2#: Hi, everyone! Good evening!\n#Person1#: What would you like to talk about the great writer? Maybe some details that we don't quite know.\n#Person2#: OK, Mark Twain, who traveled quite a lot, often because circumstances, usually financial circumstances forced him to. He was born in Florida Missouri in 1835, and moved to Hannibal, Missouri with his family when he was about four years old. Most people think he was born in Hannibal, but that isn't true.\n#Person1#: Yes, I didn't know it if you don't tell us this evening.\n#Person2#: Well, after his father died when he was about twelve, Twain worked in Hannibal for a while and then left so he could earn more money. He worked for a while as a typesetter on various newspapers, and then got a job as a river pilot on the Mississippi.\n#Person1#: Did Twain like that job?\n#Person2#: He loved this job, and many of his books show it. The river job didn't last however, because of the outbreak of the Civil War. To avoid joining the army, he went west-California. Twain worked as a gold digger without much luck.\n#Person1#: That's interesting!\n#Person2#: But he did succeed as a writer, once that happened, Twain traveled around the country giving lectures and earning enough money to go to Europe. Twain didn't travel much the last ten years of his life, and he didn't publish much either. Somehow his travel inspired his writings. Like many other popular writers, Twain derived much of the materials for his writing from the wealth and diversity of his own experience.","summary":"#Person1# introduces Mr.Waton. Waton tells the audience that Mark Twain traveled a lot forced by financial circumstances. He worked for a while as a typesetter and then got a job as a river pilot. Like many other popular writers, Twain derived much of the materials for his writing from his own experience.","topic":"talk show"}
{"fname":"train_6891","dialogue":"#Person1#: What shall we do this weekend?\n#Person2#: Let's go for a walk.\n#Person1#: Where to go, then?\n#Person2#: Let's go to the new forest. We haven't been there too long.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'll pick you up at about ten. Is that all right?\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. See you then. Bye!","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# go to the new forest together.","topic":"weekend activity"}
{"fname":"train_6892","dialogue":"#Person1#: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there.\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group?\n#Person2#: I just couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams. And I thought I'd better quit before the band leader fired me.\n#Person1#: Hey, you know my friend Charlie, don't you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together. And they need a good singer.\n#Person2#: I wouldn't have time for that either.\n#Person1#: Oh, I don't think they'll practise very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I'll give you his number and you can get in touch with him.","summary":"Michel tells #Person1# he has left the band because he couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. #Person1# invites Michel to join a new band of #Person1#'s friend.","topic":"form a band"}
{"fname":"train_6893","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going to take your vacation?\n#Person2#: Hawaii.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a great place to visit. Is your family going?\n#Person2#: Yes. We plan to go mountain climbing, fishing, swimming, and windsurfing. But most of all, we're planning to relax. My wife is taking a whole bunch of books to read.\n#Person1#: Your children must all be excited about it.\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. They're counting the days. Are you going to Europe again this summer?\n#Person1#: No, not this time. We're going to visit some old friends in Egypt.","summary":"#Person2# plans to go to Hawaii to relax and #Person1# is going to Egypt.","topic":"tour plan"}
{"fname":"train_6894","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard about the new Iphone?\n#Person2#: Yes, I heard it's supposed to come out in June. Are you thinking about getting one?\n#Person1#: I'd like to. It's not only a cell phone, but a camera, PDA and MP3 player all in one.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is thinking about getting the new iPhone.","topic":"the new iPhone"}
{"fname":"train_6895","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look what's on tomorrow, mother. That's the program you like about animals. It's before dinner. Let's watch it together.\n#Person2#: OK. You want to watch the space film at 7 o'clock, don't you?\n#Person1#: No, we can't. We're going to grandma's after dinner.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, that's right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will watch a program about animals and go to grandma's.","topic":"TV programs"}
{"fname":"train_6896","dialogue":"#Person1#: you don't look too well. Maybe you should take the day off from work. \n#Person2#: I couldn't do that. I have an important meeting to go to today. \n#Person1#: do you feel ok? \n#Person2#: not really. After a 12-hour flight, I've got jetlag, and on top of that, I think I've also got the flu. \n#Person1#: why don't you call your secretary and tell her to reschedule the meeting? You should really get some seat or you'll end up feeling even worse than you do now. \n#Person2#: could you feel my forehead and check to see if I have a fever? \n#Person1#: you're really hot. Let me get you some Tylenol to bring the fever down. \n#Person2#: ok. I'll stay home this morning and rest, but if I feel better in the afternoon, I'm going to the meeting. \n#Person1#: zach, what's that on your arm? \n#Person2#: I don't know. It looks a bit red, but I'm sure it's nothing. \n#Person1#: it looks like you have a red rash all over you! Are you allergic to anything? \n#Person2#: just cats, but I don't think I was near any cats in the last couple of weeks. \n#Person1#: I completely forgot about your cat allergy. I took care of a cat for my friend here a few days ago. Oh no. we'd better go to the doctor to get some medicine. Let's go. \n#Person2#: shouldn't we make an appointment first? \n#Person1#: we sould, but let's just go and see if there's an opening now before it gets worse. \n#Person2#: whatever you say. I just want to get to my meeting! ","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person2# is not well and advises #Person2# not to go to the meeting. #Person1# finds #Person2# has a fever and a red rash because #Person2# is allergic to cats. #Person1# took care of a cat for #Person1#'s friend a few days ago. They decide to see a doctor.","topic":"under the weather"}
{"fname":"train_6897","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you? \n#Person2#: I'd like the double cheese burger meal, please. \n#Person1#: What kind of drink would you like with that? \n#Person2#: Just coke will be fine. \n#Person1#: Would you like a super size meal? Only 2 RMB more, you'll get large coke and fries instead of medium. And today we are offering free toys all the meal boxes. \n#Person2#: That sounds good, thanks, I'd like that. Actually I'd like sprite instead of coke, thanks. \n#Person1#: That's not a problem, Miss. Will that be it? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's all. \n#Person1#: That will be 25RMB, please \n#Person2#: You got it. ","summary":"#Person2#'d like the double cheese burger meal and sprite instead of coke, although #Person1# recommends a super size meal.","topic":"take an order"}
{"fname":"train_6898","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but do you have this T-shirt in size L? \n#Person2#: Sorry. We're out of size L's. \n#Person1#: Too bad. I really like it. \n#Person2#: Why don't you try this other T-shirt? I think it would look nice on you. \n#Person1#: Do you have it in size L? \n#Person2#: Yes, we do. \n#Person1#: Where is the fitting room? \n#Person2#: It's on your right hand side at the end of this hallway. \n#Person1#: Thanks. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the T-shirt #Person1# wants is sold out and recommends another T-shirt.","topic":"buy clothes"}
{"fname":"train_6899","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got some nice apples in stock today? \n#Person2#: What about these? They are very fresh and exceptionally juicy. \n#Person1#: Are they sweet? \n#Person2#: Very sweet. \n#Person1#: How much are they? \n#Person2#: These are a dollar each and those are 75 cents each. \n#Person1#: All right, I'll have a dozen of the dollar ones. \n#Person2#: OK. Anything else? \n#Person1#: Do you have any tangerines? I'd like to have two kilograms. \n#Person2#: Yes, we've just had some wonderful tangerines in from Tailand. Here they are. \n#Person1#: How much is it in all? \n#Person2#: Thirty dollars. ","summary":"#Person1# bought a dozen of apples and two kilograms of tangerines from #Person2#.","topic":"buy fruits"}
{"fname":"train_6900","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that your previous manager was very capable, he is a good manger. \n#Person2#: That's a matter of opinion. \n#Person1#: What do you mean? \n#Person2#: I worked with him for two years. That was the worst time in my career. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2#'s previous manager was capable, but #Person2# disagrees.","topic":"appraisal"}
{"fname":"train_6901","dialogue":"#Person1#: hello, Deva, how are you? \n#Person2#: can't complain. What about you? \n#Person1#: not bad. Have you heard Wendy divorced her husband? \n#Person2#: I've heard. She looks quite depressed. \n#Person1#: Yes. They used to be joined at the hip. \n#Person2#: I heard they were just married for 5 months. \n#Person1#: yes, she said they couldn't communicate well with each other and they often argued over trivial things. \n#Person2#: yeah. Mixed marriage is tempting but crisis-ridden. \n#Person1#: you said it. You know, they fall in love at first sight and quickly jumped into marriage. \n#Person2#: maybe they were just attracted to each other but too different to be married. \n#Person1#: yeah. We Chinese have quite different lifestyles and values from foreigners. \n#Person2#: definitely. That's why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce. \n#Person1#: we've heard so much about Chinese film stars divorcing foreigners. \n#Person2#: that's true. Just hope Wendy can recover from the pain of divorce soon. ","summary":"#Person1# and Deva are talking about Wendy's divorce and mixed marriage problems. They think the Chinese have quite different lifestyles and values from foreigners, which is why many cross-cultural marriages end in divorce.","topic":"mixed marriage"}
{"fname":"train_6902","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you get around over there? Did you rent cars? \n#Person2#: No, that would be too expensive. We used the train system. We bought a special pass called a Eurail pass. It lets people use the train wherever they want, as often as they want. \n#Person1#: I've heard about Eurail passes. So those Europeans really depend on trains a lot. \n#Person2#: Yes, they do. I wish we Americans had a better train system. \n#Person1#: I know. Our train system is lousy. And besides, Americans love their cars too much. \n#Person2#: I agree. And probably the automobile companies are too powerful. They never allowed the government to develop trains. \n#Person1#: It's too bad for the environment. So much pollution from cars. \n#Person2#: Americans love cars for different reasons, I think. One reason is that we are very individualistic. And cars are a very individual way of getting around. Americans like the freedom of driving around by themselves. They don't want to ride in a train or bus with a group of people. \n#Person1#: Yes, I agree. I think it is a cultural characteristic. It would be very hard to get us Americans to change this. But you know what? Probably, in the future, Americans will have to change. \n#Person2#: Why do you say 'have to'? \n#Person1#: Because the earth's environment can't tolerate cars forever. I think cars are already causing global warming. When the problem gets more serious, world governments will have to start limiting car use. \n#Person2#: Maybe you're right. They will have to develop alternative transportation. But it will be hard in America. Too many people are used to cars. Even in our movies cars are very important. \n#Person1#: Wow! I didn't notice the time. It's almost noon. I have to get home. \n#Person2#: Do you want me to give you a ride? \n#Person1#: No, no problem. I have my car in the parking ramp around the corner. \n#Person2#: Alright. Well, I'll stay here and have another coffee. Nice running into you. \n#Person1#: See you around. ","summary":"#Person1# says that Europeans always travel by train, while #Person2# says Americans often travel by car because Americans are very individualistic. #Person1# thinks Americans will have to change because cars are causing global warming and world governments will have to start limiting car use. #Person1# will have to go home and #Person2# will stay and have another coffee.","topic":"means of transport"}
{"fname":"train_6903","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have you been in Taiwan? \n#Person2#: About 3 years, so I came here 2000. \n#Person1#: So, where did you grow up? \n#Person2#: Providence , Rhode Island. do you know it? \n#Person1#: I am not sure, where exactly is it? \n#Person2#: Well, not so far from New York. So what about you? Did you grow up here? \n#Person1#: No, I was born in Gaoxiong, I only moved to Taibei after I graduated. ","summary":"#Person2# grew up in Providence, while #Person1# was born in Gaoxiong.","topic":"hometown"}
{"fname":"train_6904","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your technical title? \n#Person2#: I am an Assistant Electronics Engineer. \n#Person1#: Why do you choose this field as your career? \n#Person2#: I've wanted to be involved in engineering ever since I was little. And my study has equipped me with a career as a mechanical engineer. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# is an Assistant Electronics Engineer.","topic":"career choice"}
{"fname":"train_6905","dialogue":"#Person1#: Belinda, I'm going to a party tonight. What shall I wear? \n#Person2#: Is it formal or informal? \n#Person1#: I guess it's formal. \n#Person2#: Then, you should dress well. \n#Person1#: That's right. \n#Person2#: I think a white shirt with a blue tie looks nice on you. \n#Person1#: You are smart. \n#Person2#: Of course, the sports shoes don't go with the formal occasions. \n#Person1#: You are right. What kind of shoes should I wear? \n#Person2#: The brown leather shoes go well with your trousers. \n#Person1#: Good idea. Oh, by the way, would you please pick me up after the party, honey? \n#Person2#: It'll be too late; you'd better take a taxi. \n#Person1#: OK. ","summary":"#Person1# asks Belinda what to wear for a formal party. Belinda suggests a white shirt with a blue tie and brown leather shoes.","topic":"party dress"}
{"fname":"train_6906","dialogue":"#Person1#: It was a crazy crowd at the baseball game today! Why was everyone so upset?\n#Person2#: Well, the home team played terribly and most of the fans paid a lot of money to see that game.\n#Person1#: I can understand that I guess. But there were people throwing garbage on to the field and yelling at the players.\n#Person2#: If you think that's bad you should go watch a soccer match in England. Europeans are very aggressive during games. A lot of times fights break out in the stands.\n#Person1#: Really! Wow, that seems a little unnecessary. It's just a game after all.\n#Person2#: I agree. I find it unfair to blame it on the athletes. They're all trying their best.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# everyone was so upset because the home team played terribly. #Person2# suggests #Person1# watch a soccer match in England.","topic":"baseball game"}
{"fname":"train_6907","dialogue":"#Person1#: I failed my exam.\n#Person2#: What did you get?\n#Person1#: B.\n#Person2#: That's not bad.\n#Person1#: But I should have done better. I mean, I finished the paper so quickly thinking it's a piece of cake, but when I knew my result, I was like, what? That can't be true!\n#Person2#: Listen, John, I understand you are such an excellent student and I know you must have lots of stress. Forget about school and exams, then go to bed and have a good sleep.\n#Person1#: I guess that's what I need.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person1# deserves a good grade, but #Person1# only got a B. #Person2# suggests #Person1# have a good rest.","topic":"failed the exam"}
{"fname":"train_6908","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what kind of career would you like to have?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not sure exactly. Being a writer could be interesting.\n#Person1#: I guess so, though I'm sure I wouldn't like it, because it would require spending a lot of time alone and always sitting down.\n#Person2#: What do you want to do then?\n#Person1#: Well, I'd love to work as a sports coach. I really like staying in shape.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to be able to keep fit while I work. You know, I'd love to be a university professor. Teaching college students would be really worthwhile.\n#Person1#: Sure, but don't you think it would be kind of boring?\n#Person2#: No, I think it would be an exciting career.","summary":"#Person2# says #Person2# would like to be a university professor. #Person1# would love to work as a sports coach.","topic":"ideal career"}
{"fname":"train_6909","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what are you going to do over the holidays, Merry? Are you going anywhere?\n#Person2#: I really wanted to go somewhere. You know, swim, walk on the beach. But I doubt we'll be able to do those now. We're going to be here over the break.\n#Person1#: How come?\n#Person2#: Justin's got to work. Just yesterday, his boss called him in and told him he had to work. Then he found out the reason was his boss was going on vacation. So Justin's got to cover for him. Well, anyway, I'm going to find something to do with the kids while he is at work.","summary":"Merry tells #Person1# she wanted to go somewhere on the holiday but Justin had to work, so she is going to find something to do with the kids","topic":"holiday plan"}
{"fname":"train_6910","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Albert. You know, John won first place during the chess competition and we've been asked to organize a party for him.\n#Person2#: Yeah, sure. It's about time we started to prepare it.\n#Person1#: Exactly. And when is the best time to hold it?\n#Person2#: Well, John will leave for Boston next Tuesday.\n#Person1#: So what about 2 days before he leaves on May thirteenth? That's a Sunday.\n#Person2#: Sounds nice.\n#Person1#: What about the place, at school or at a restaurant?\n#Person2#: I think it'll be expensive if we hold it at a restaurant. John said his grandparents welcome us to their big house.\n#Person1#: Great. And then, we ought to be thinking about invitations. Who must we invite?\n#Person2#: Well, John's chess coach.\n#Person1#: And John's parents?\n#Person2#: Yes. Besides, we'll invite at least 5 teachers and 20 students.\n#Person1#: OK. By the way, what gift will you give John?\n#Person2#: A book or a pen. What about you?\n#Person1#: Well, I will buy a dictionary for him. I heard him say that he needed a good one.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that's a good idea.","summary":"#Person1# and Albert will organize a party for John for his winning first place during the chess competition. They are going to invite some people to John's grandparent's house to celebrate it.","topic":"celebrate party"}
{"fname":"train_6911","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Iris, what are you still doing here? I thought you were working a half day, so you could prepare for your trip to the beach.\n#Person2#: That was my plan, but the weather report is calling for rain this weekend. It supposed to be nicer next weekend.\n#Person1#: So will you go next weekend instead?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I think I'll stay at home this weekend and work a half day next Friday. I'd rather go when the weather is better.","summary":"Iris tells #Person1# she is going to the beach next week because of the bad weather this week.","topic":"beach tours"}
{"fname":"train_6912","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here is the fish counter. Look at the lobsters and crabs. Shall we have some?\n#Person2#: I'm allergic to these things, you know.\n#Person1#: Sorry, I forgot. I don ' t like seafood, neither.\n#Person2#: Let ' s go over there and get some milk, a couple dozen eggs and some orange juice.\n#Person1#: Let's get frozen juice. It is really good. We ' Ve got enough food. Let ' s go over to the check-out stand.\n#Person2#: OK. But just let me pick up a bottle of cooking wine and oil as we go by.","summary":"#Person2# is allergic to seafood, so #Person1# and #Person2# get some milk, eggs, some orange juice, a bottle of cooking wine, and oil.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6913","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our benefits usually include medical insurance, public accumulation fund and allowances.\n#Person2#: What are the allowances?\n#Person1#: If you go on a business trip, you will enjoy the allowance. It is 200 yuan per day.\n#Person2#: Well, I see. And what about the vacation in our company?\n#Person1#: As a new-comer, you usually have five days of annual vacation. And remember you have to fill out a request form, if you want to ask for leave.\n#Person2#: Will our company have some recreational activities?\n#Person1#: Of course. In spring and autumn, we will hold some sports actives. And in movie seasons, we bulk purchase film tickets.","summary":"#Person1# is introducing to #Person2# the benefits of their company, including medical insurance, public accumulation fund, allowances, vacations, and recreational activities.","topic":"company benefits"}
{"fname":"train_6914","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Nancy, nice to see you.\n#Person2#: Nice to see you, too. I heard you are a staff of Nokia company.\n#Person1#: Yes, I ' m satisfied with this job.\n#Person2#: Congratulations. What did you do during the interview?\n#Person1#: Pay more attention to the external expressions, because they are important for the first impression. Good manner and style of conversation can let other feel your good self-cultivation. Good gestures and mien can let other feel very comfortable.\n#Person2#: How can I have the good external expressions?\n#Person1#: Don ' t worry about that. You just pay more attention to the details of people ' s action in life, and you will know how to transfer information by their body language.","summary":"Nancy tells #Person1# to pay more attention to the details of people's actions in life in order to have good external expressions during the interview.","topic":"good external expressions"}
{"fname":"train_6915","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Sandra, what's wrong? You look furious!\n#Person2#: I've had it with Tim! I think I'm going to quit!\n#Person1#: But Sandra... you love your job! You spent months trying to get this position. It's perfect for you!\n#Person2#: Yeah... I know. But I'm sick and tired of all the office power struggles!\n#Person1#: What kind of power struggles are you talking about?\n#Person2#: Basically, I think Tim is threatened by me. I'm doing a better job than he is so he's trying to sabotage my career!\n#Person1#: So he talks about you behind your back?\n#Person2#: Yes. He's all nice and friendly to my face. But the second I turn around he stabs me in the back!\n#Person1#: I had a worker like that once. She was always taking credit for my ideas.\n#Person2#: I should keep a better record of my correspondence with the clients so if necessary I can prove it was my effort.\n#Person1#: My co-worker had a whole bunch of bad office habits. She liked to name-drop... we would be in a meeting and she would say, yesterday I was chatting with Tom. She meant Tom Solomon... our CEO.","summary":"Sandra looks furious because she is sick and tired of all the office power struggles. She thinks that Tim is trying to sabotage her career because she is doing a better job than he is.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_6916","dialogue":"#Person1#: Loans Department, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. Could you give me some details about your Personal Pledge Loans, please?\n#Person1#: Certainly, Sir. I'd be happy to. The Personal Pledge Loan is a loan secured by undue certificates, Time Deposits, for example, or Visible Treasury Bonds.\n#Person2#: So, as long as I have one of those, I can apply for a Personal Pledge Loan?\n#Person1#: That's correct, Sir. The bank will issue receipt to you and also take care of all the pledged securities.\n#Person2#: Mmmm. . . how about the period of repayment?\n#Person1#: The maximum maturity period is a year, but it also cannot exceed the maturity on the certificates used as collateral.\n#Person2#: And the maximum loan amount?\n#Person1#: The initial amount is just 2, 000 RIB, but we can go up to 100, 000 RIB. But remember, it cannot exceed the amount on the certificates you are using as collateral.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll have a look at what I've got exactly in certificates and get back to you. Thanks for your help. Bye.\n#Person1#: My pleasure, Sir. Bye.","summary":"#Person2# wants #Person1# to give him some details about the Personal Pledge Loans, such as the period of repayment and the maximum loan amount, and will get back to #Person1# after looking at what he's got exactly in certificates.","topic":"Personal Pledge Loans"}
{"fname":"train_6917","dialogue":"#Person1#: My goodness. She is thirty seconds faster than the world records in five thousand meters race.\n#Person2#: Excuse me. What did you say?\n#Person1#: A chinese girl has broken the world record in the Olympic Games\n#Person2#: That's incredible. I cann't believe it.\n#Person1#: You have to. It's sure.\n#Person2#: How amazing!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think it is incredible that a Chinese girl has broken the world record.","topic":"break world record"}
{"fname":"train_6918","dialogue":"#Person1#: That looks like an interesting book.\n#Person2#: It is. It's got pictures of interesting building from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were build, their purpose, and so on.\n#Person1#: There are the pymeids. It's easy to see how they got that name! they don't have smooth sides though.\n#Person2#: They don't now, but most of them did originally. There's picture of the pentagon in the United States. It's very distinctive with its five sides.\n#Person1#: Look at that cylindrical office building. I'Ve never been seen one that shape before.\n#Person2#: Yes. Usually only towers are cylindrical in shape.\n#Person1#: Tv towers are usually thicker at the bottom than at the top. They're not perfectly cylindrical.\n#Person2#: This is the world's largest sports stadium. It's a massive oval.\n#Person1#: What sports do they play there?\n#Person2#: It says here that it's mainly used for big football matches and athletics meetings.\n#Person1#: Is that building a perfect cube?\n#Person2#: According to the book, it is. I'Ve never seen a building that is a perfect cube. Look at the building. From the air, it looks like a square with a semi-circle attached to each of its four sides. What kind of building is it?\n#Person1#: Is says here that it's a war memorial. Now, there's a distinctive structure-the stomium in Brussels. See? It consists of several connected by cylinders. I believe you can go up and down inside it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are reading an interesting book that contains pictures of interesting buildings from all over the world, with brief descriptions of how they were built, their purposes, and so on. They discuss the shapes of the buildings.","topic":"shapes of buildings"}
{"fname":"train_6919","dialogue":"#Person1#: At the Beijing Olympics, all four table tennis events were all-Chinese finals. A clean sweep again!\n#Person2#: Yes. All international ping-pong tournaments have become a demonstration of Chinese supremacy in the sport.\n#Person1#: Do you know any secrets to China's success?\n#Person2#: In the first place, I think the whole nation is just fond of the game. It is well grounded with the mass. With huge numbers of people playing ping-pong, we can always spot a handful of potential world champions.\n#Person1#: So, the national ping-pong team must be a highly competitive membership.\n#Person2#: Sure. There is a careful mechanism for selecting players from provincial teams, and those lucky dogs have to observe strict rules.\n#Person1#: For example?\n#Person2#: They are subject to hard training. And you know what, for a player on the national team, personal affairs are supposed to take a back seat to training and competitions. They are not even allowed to talk relationships with each other.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear! It's an encroachment on individual rights!\n#Person2#: Well, ping-pong is our national sport, and we just have to keep winning one honor after another. That's why many people think such rules acceptable. After all, they are funded out of taxpayers'money.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing that all four table tennis events were all-Chinese finals at the Beijing Olympics. #Person2# thinks the secrets to China's success are the fondness for the game, a careful selecting mechanism and hard training.","topic":"table tennis"}
{"fname":"train_6920","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that Kevin got divorced. Is that true?\n#Person2#: Not so bad, but Kevin does have problems with his wife.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: His wife always complained that Kevin's salary was too low and got no promotion.\n#Person1#: Poor Kevin, we should do something for him. He is a nice guy and does his job well.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I agree with you. But you know, it's just one of those things.","summary":"Kevin got divorced because his wife always complained that his salary was too low and got no promotion.","topic":"divorce"}
{"fname":"train_6921","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Where is Q-Duck? I remember it was around the second intersection of this street.\n#Person2#: Q-Duck? Do you mean the famous roast-duck store?\n#Person1#: Yes, definitely.\n#Person2#: They have moved to some other places long time ago.\n#Person1#: Wow, this place is quite different from ten years ago when I first came to China.\n#Person2#: Yeah, a lot of changes have happened here.\n#Person1#: This street used to have few stores. But now, you can see supermarkets, shopping malls and department stores everywhere.\n#Person2#: Yeah, they are my wife's heaven, but not mine. I always get lost in the supermarket.\n#Person1#: Me too! I was lost three times ten years ago. There were no English directions then.\n#Person2#: Is that better now?\n#Person1#: Yeah, there are many English signs, and wrong spellings as many as them.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that Q-Duck, the famous roast-duck store has moved to other places. #Person1# thinks this place is quite different from ten years ago when #Person1# first came to China.","topic":"store"}
{"fname":"train_6922","dialogue":"#Person1#: Both our countries are quite small. How would you describe the landscape in your country?\n#Person2#: My country is well know for being very flat. There are some hills in the southeast of the country.\n#Person1#: Is it really completely flat?\n#Person2#: Pretty much. The land rises and falls only a few meters. The southeast, the hills rise to a height of a few hundred meters. There are mountains over 1000 meters high in your country.\n#Person1#: Yes, there are. They are not very big compared with the mountains in other countries.\n#Person2#: The coast of your country is very varied. The coast of my country is just made up of sandy beaches.\n#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad. Great for sunbathing! The coast of my country changes even within a few kilometers. There are cliffs, then sandy beaches. Then rocks. There are lots of caves in the cliffs.\n#Person2#: There are many lakes and rivers in your country too. We also have many rivers, but only a few lakes.\n#Person1#: We also have waterfalls in the mountains. They make the landscapes look very scenic. The landscape has been shapes by millions of years of erosion, especially by water.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are comparing the differences of the landscapes between their countries, including hills, mountains, coast, lakes, and rivers. Both of their countries are quite small.","topic":"countries' landscapes"}
{"fname":"train_6923","dialogue":"#Person1#: I went shopping without my umbrella yesterday morning.\n#Person2#: Yesterday morning was beautiful I thought the sunning was going to continue.\n#Person1#: So did I. that's why I didn't take my umbrella. I got cold in the rain in the afternoon. It was raining cats and dogs.\n#Person2#: I know. I could not believe it when I got hit by that storm. It was pouring with rain all afternoon.\n#Person1#: We really have some movable weather sometime. I wish I would live somewhere which were sunning all year round.\n#Person2#: If it was sunning all year round there would be drought. You probably would not like it either.\n#Person1#: I guess you are right. Maybe I just wish the weather could be a little more predictable.\n#Person2#: The weather forecasters are not good at predicting the weather would be like. Our weather is so changeable.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# were hit by a storm yesterday morning. #Person1# wishes the weather could be a little more predictable, and #Person2# agrees that their weather is very changeable.","topic":"storm"}
{"fname":"train_6924","dialogue":"#Person1#: My computer isn't running at the same speed it used to be, it is testing my patience everyday. Can you tell me how to make it run faster?\n#Person2#: If you want to speed up your system, you'Ve got to clean it up first.\n#Person1#: How?\n#Person2#: You need to free your disk space. The simplest way is to use a Disk-Cleanup tool to remove temporary files and in store programs that you no longer use. Things should be fine next time you start. You also need to control what starts up. There is a program calls Start-up Delayer, It can help to set after how much time programs should be loaded after Windows boosts. For example, you can choose to set your Fox Mail program to load 30 seconds after Windows starts up.\n#Person1#: Very useful advice, I will try them right now.","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to use a Disk-Cleanup tool to remove temporary files and in-store programs that are no longer used and control what starts up in order to speed up the computer system.","topic":"accelerate the computer"}
{"fname":"train_6925","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cathy, I'd like to introduce the new microwave stove of mine to you, because it is easy to use.\n#Person2#: OK, it so happened I want to buy one.\n#Person1#: This microwave stove has many functions. Let me show you. For example, if you want to cook meat, you just need to put meat in it, and press the button with a picture of meat, that's OK. After several minutes, you can eat the delicious meat.\n#Person2#: I think it's good, and it suits me, because I'm not good at cooking. Is it expensive?\n#Person1#: Oh, it is not so expensive. It only costs me 280 dollars.","summary":"#Person1# is introducing a new microwave stove to Cathy because it is easy to use and has many functions. Cathy thinks it suits her.","topic":"microwave stove"}
{"fname":"train_6926","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you any tour route to Budapest?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have, sir. How long are you going on vacation?\n#Person1#: About 2 weeks.\n#Person2#: I recommend you this route. We call it golden routes for the sightseeing spots.\n#Person1#: Well, will you offer me any reduction since it's a out-of-season tour?\n#Person2#: Of course, we will, sir.","summary":"#Person2# recommends a tour route to #Person1# and agrees to offer reduction.","topic":"tour route"}
{"fname":"train_6927","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is my claim tag. Can I get my baggage?\n#Person2#: Let me see. En. Here is your baggage.\n#Person1#: Thank you. And where can I get a pushcart?\n#Person2#: Walk ahead a little further. There are plenty of them.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# the claim tag to get #Person1#'s baggage.","topic":"pick up baggage"}
{"fname":"train_6928","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you go to the store for me?\n#Person2#: Sure, I can go to the store for you. What do you need?\n#Person1#: Just a couple things, here's a list.\n#Person2#: Is there anything else that you want me to pick up?\n#Person1#: No, I think that's all that I need.\n#Person2#: Is there any other place you would like me to go to for you?\n#Person1#: If you can, could you pick up my prescription for me?\n#Person2#: Sure, no problem. Is your prescription ready?\n#Person1#: I think so. It should be.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll pick it up for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to go to the store to bring a couple of things and pick up the prescription for #Person1#.","topic":"help"}
{"fname":"train_6929","dialogue":"#Person1#: In the past half year, we made some schedules and objectives, do you still remember that?\n#Person2#: Of course. I spent the whole week to know the general process for these plans. And since I was employed, I have been working on them. Madam, how am I doing? Are you satisfied with my job?\n#Person1#: How do you feel what you have done? Did you meet our goals?\n#Person2#: I suppose so. I tried my best to be familiar with all these appliances and office process. Certainly without my colleagues'help, I could not do these things in such a short period.\n#Person1#: Yes. And you also overworked in last month, when Steven asked for leave. I have been very satisfied with your performance. And your dependability has been a great asset.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your praise, Madam.","summary":"#Person1# praises #Person2# because #Person1# has been very satisfied with #Person2#'s performance and thinks #Person2#'s dependability has been a great asset.","topic":"praise"}
{"fname":"train_6930","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's fashion show.\n#Person2#: We see you are all dressed to the nines.\n#Person1#: How very appropriate, because tonight we have a most dazzling show for you!\n#Person2#: Yes, this runway is going to sparkle with glamour and style!\n#Person1#: Some of tonight's highlights are dressed in the latest straight from Shanghai.\n#Person2#: And others directly from New York.\n#Person1#: So, sit back and relax and get your order forms ready.\n#Person2#: Because you're going to love this show!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are making the opening remarks for tonight's fashion show which includes highlights dressed in the latest straight.","topic":"fashion show"}
{"fname":"train_6931","dialogue":"#Person1#: Maintenance Department. May I come in?\n#Person2#: Come in, please.\n#Person1#: Did you call us?\n#Person2#: Yes. The television is not working properly.\n#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: The remote control doesn't work. I turned on the television, but I can't change the channel.\n#Person1#: Let me have a look. I think the batteries should be changed. Let me replace them with new ones. Now, it's working.\n#Person2#: That's great.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else I can do for you?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: If you have any problems, just call us.\n#Person2#: OK. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# called the Maintenance Department because #Person2#'s television is not working properly. #Person1# replaces the batteries and solves the problem.","topic":"television"}
{"fname":"train_6932","dialogue":"#Person1#: I will be accompanying you on your tour today to visit our company. This is the assembly line. These drawings on the wall are process sheets. They describe clearly how each process goes on to the next step.\n#Person2#: How many workers are there on the lines?\n#Person1#: About 200. They can assemble at least 3, 000 computers every day.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's highly efficient.\n#Person1#: Yes, since I came to this company, I was told that high efficiency is essential for the further development.\n#Person2#: How do you control the quality of the products?\n#Person1#: Well, all products have to go through five checks in the whole process. We believe that the quality is the soul of an enterprise. There fore, we always put quality as the first consideration.\n#Person2#: Yes, quality is even more than the quantity.\n#Person1#: Mr. Chandler, this way please. I will show you a five-minute multivision about the history of our company.","summary":"#Person1# is accompanying Mr. Chandler on a visit to #Person1#'s company. #Person1# believes that quality is the soul of an enterprise, so they always put quality as the first consideration.","topic":"company"}
{"fname":"train_6933","dialogue":"#Person1#: R :: Good morning. Room Reservations. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room.\n#Person1#: R :: Thank you, sir. For which date and how many guests will there be in your party?\n#Person2#: From April 16th to 20th. Just my wife and myself.\n#Person1#: R :: From April 16th to 20th. And which kind of room would you prefer, sir?\n#Person2#: A Twin, please.\n#Person1#: Could you hold the line please? I'll check our room availability. ( After a while ) Thank you for waiting, sir. We have a twin room at US $ 180 per night, will that be all right?\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll take it.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. May I have your name and phone number, please?\n#Person2#: Sure. May name is Aaron Johnson, and my phone number is 3242-5827.\n#Person1#: R :: Mr. Aaron Johnson, phone number is 3242-5827. Excuse me, how do you spell your first name?\n#Person2#: It's double A, R, O, N.\n#Person1#: Double A, R, O, N. Thank you, Mr. Johnson. May I know your arrival time on April 16th?\n#Person2#: Around 9 p. m.\n#Person1#: Mr. Johnson, for the unguaranteed reservation, we can only hold the room by 6 p. m. , because it is the peak season now. If you make a guaranteed reservation, we can hold the room overnight. Would you like to make a guaranteed reservation by credit card?\n#Person2#: Fine. Do you accept American Express?\n#Person1#: Yes. May I know the number?\n#Person2#: It's 134986\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Johnson. You'Ve made a guaranteed reservation at the Guangzhou xx Hotel, from April 16th to 20th for 5 nights. If you can't arrive as schedule, please inform us before 6 p. m. on April. hank you for calling and we look forward to serving you","summary":"Aaron Johnson calls Room Reservations to reserve a twin room at the Guangzhou xx Hotel from April 16th to 20th for 5 nights for his wife and himself. At #Person1#'s suggestion, Mr. Johnson makes a guaranteed reservation by credit card so they can hold the room overnight for him.","topic":"room reservation"}
{"fname":"train_6934","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Smith. could you give me your quotation for your bicycle A5, FOB Qingdao?\n#Person2#: Can You tell me how many you want to buy?\n#Person1#: 100 for immediate delivery, and 500 in two months time. that's by the end of July\n#Person2#: Well. then, 260 yuan each.\n#Person1#: Since this is a sizeable order, I was thinking you might give us a 5 % discount.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid we can't go as high as that. You know we usually don't give any discount. but considering the newly established business relationship between us, I could give you 3 % off the list price.\n#Person1#: Only 3 %? That's not much. If you could make some concessions, we would probably buy some of your other products.\n#Person2#: OK. OK. I don't want to haggle with you. Let's say, how about 3. 5 %?\n#Person1#: I think I can accept that.","summary":"#Person1# is going to buy bicycle A5, FOB Qingdao from Mr. Smith, and #Person1# asks for a 5 % discount. Finally, they agree on 3. 5 %.","topic":"discount"}
{"fname":"train_6935","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do we get off at?\n#Person2#: I think we have a little ways to go.\n#Person1#: This bus ride is taking forever.\n#Person2#: I know.\n#Person1#: Did we miss our stop?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: Didn't you say you knew where to get off the bus?\n#Person2#: I don't know. We may have missed our stop.\n#Person1#: Are you serious?\n#Person2#: Yeah, we did miss it.\n#Person1#: I can't catch the bus with you anymore.\n#Person2#: Sorry.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are both not sure where to get off, so they missed the stop.","topic":"miss the stop"}
{"fname":"train_6936","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bell Captain. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. This is Mr. Wang in Room 1305. Please send up a boy to help me with my luggage.\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. How much luggage do you have?\n#Person2#: Well, two big suitcases and two small bags.\n#Person1#: I'll send someone up right away.","summary":"Mr. Wang asks Bell Captain to send up a boy to help with his luggage.","topic":"luggage"}
{"fname":"train_6937","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am very interested in a new apartment near the Taxing Plaza, but the price is very high, I really can't afford it.\n#Person2#: How much is it for each square meter? How large is the apartment?\n#Person1#: It's 7500 yuan per square meter, and I really like the one with three bedrooms and a large living room. Its total area is about 80 square meters.\n#Person2#: That surely will cost you a lot of money. Are you going to make a full payment?\n#Person1#: Do you think I am rich enough to make it? I am thinking about buying the apartment by installments. The real estate agency says if I pay a 25 % down payment, I can move in at once.\n#Person2#: If sounds so tempting. Why not go applying for a loan from the bank? They charge very low interest, so you can choose whether to pay up the balance in 10 or 20 years.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# wants to buy a new apartment near the Taxing Plaza by installments. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to apply for a loan from the bank.","topic":"apartment"}
{"fname":"train_6938","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, welcome to IBA. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Do you offer a safety deposit box rental service here?\n#Person1#: We certainly do. May I ask you the purpose of the rental?\n#Person2#: I'd like to put some valuables inside, you know, documents and jewellery, things like that.\n#Person1#: I see. We have various rental periods. How long would you like to rent it for?\n#Person2#: What rental do you offer?\n#Person1#: You can choose a short-term or yearly rental.\n#Person2#: I'll have to ask my wife how long she'll need it for as it is mainly for her belongings. I'll come back after we have discussed it. Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# choose a safety deposit box rental service at IBA to put some valuables inside.","topic":"deposit box rental"}
{"fname":"train_6939","dialogue":"#Person1#: Uh, hi there Diane. Nah, okay. Uh ... Hi, what's up, Di? Okay, here we go... [doorbell ringing ]\n#Person2#: Uh, hi. It's David, right?\n#Person1#: No, Doug. Remember? We met at Gary's party last Friday night.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Now I remember. You were standing all alone ... uh, oh, I ... I mean ... I mean, you ... you know. We started talking about school and stuff. [Yeah, yeah.]. Uh, how did you know I lived here?\n#Person1#: Well, I just live around the corner, and I asked Gary if he knew how I could contact you, and ...\n#Person2#: And?\n#Person1#: Well, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Thursday night. [Oh.]. Well, there's this real great movie playing downtown at the theater, [Uh ...] and I thought ... Well ... well, we can't use my car 'cause I was in an accident with this wild man driving this BMW, so I've already checked the bus schedule, and ...\n#Person2#: Uh-hem [Well], Well, David [No Doug! Remember?] Oh yeah. Doug. I'm sorry, but I have to work that evening.\n#Person1#: Oh really? Well, I thought you said before that you quit your job.\n#Person2#: Well, I did, but I found a new one.\n#Person1#: Uh, well, how about this Friday night? We could have dinner and then see that movie.\n#Person2#: A movie? How boring!\n#Person1#: Well, well, uh, well. A movie? Yeah, for ... forget a movie.\n#Person2#: Anyway, I'm afraid I have to cook dinner for my family, and ...\n#Person1#: Hey, I love to cook. We could whip something up together! I mean, it would be great!\n#Person2#: I don't think that's a good idea. It's just a family occasion and ...\n#Person1#: Well, hey, are you free this Saturday night? I have two tickets to the football game, and I thought ...\n#Person2#: Sure. I'd love to go. [Okay!] I've wanted to see a game all year. [Yeah!] My roommate will be so surprised when she finds out I have a ticket for her, and ...\n#Person1#: Well, but ...\n#Person2#: Oh [car screeching ... ] ... and here's my brother! He's a defensive lineman on the team.\n#Person1#: Well, he doesn't look too happy.\n#Person2#: Ah, he's a teddy bear, but hasn't been the same since someone ran into his BMW.\n#Person1#: Oh. Let me guess. Red, right?\n#Person2#: Right. [Oh] And, it's just that he's a little protective of me since I am his baby sister.\n#Person1#: Hey, well, it's been really nice talking to you, but I have to run. Hey. Here are the tickets. Have a great time and, by the way, can I go out your back door?","summary":"Doug invites Diane to go out this Thursday night to a movie playing downtown at the theater, but Diane refuses because she has to work that evening. Then he invites her to have dinner and watch a movie on Friday night, but she has to cook dinner for her family. At last, she agrees to accept two tickets to the football game on Saturday night, but she plans to go with her roommate instead of Doug.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_6940","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday.\n#Person2#: Thank you. It's a photo that I took on my vacation last year.\n#Person1#: You took it yourself?\n#Person2#: I've been taking pictures for years.\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Can I see some more of your pictures?\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Some of them are just faces of people who interest me.\n#Person1#: Do you let them know that you're taking pictures of them?\n#Person2#: I try not to. I like people who are going about their business without knowing the camera is there.\n#Person1#: I suppose you need a lot of equipment.\n#Person2#: Well, I have a dozen cameras, but I use two of them more than the others.","summary":"#Person2# tries not to let people know #Person2# is taking pictures of them because #Person2# likes people who are doing their business without noticing the camera.","topic":"taking pictures"}
{"fname":"train_6941","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like your new room, Jane?\n#Person2#: It's not big; the rent is high. And I'm far away from work. But I enjoy myself very much.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: I am able to get rid of that annoying roommate at last.","summary":"Jane's happy that she leaves the annoying roommate.","topic":"a new room"}
{"fname":"train_6942","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's Copellini's, my cousin's store. \n#Person2#: Sounds like an Italian name with an 'i'at the end. \n#Person1#: Admit it. You just think of Mussolini. \n#Person2#: No, I'm an art lover, so I think more of Bellini and Botticelli! \n#Person1#: Ah, yes. The Italians do love the sensual forms of the human body. \n#Person2#: Don't we all. . . hey! Your cousin sells gift items? \n#Person1#: Yeah-all from Italy. See all the saints? They're important to Roman Catholics. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are at Copellini's. #Person2# thinks that it sounds like an Italian name.","topic":"Italian name"}
{"fname":"train_6943","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, have you any friend in London? \n#Person2#: Yes, my old friend Hanson lives there \n#Person1#: Are you close? \n#Person2#: Yes. He's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college. Why did you ask that? \n#Person1#: I'm going to London on business next week. But I know nothing about it. \n#Person2#: I get it. You want to find a guide, don't you? \n#Person1#: Yes, Steven. You always know what I want. \n#Person2#: Don't worry. I will call Hanson, and ask him to help you. \n#Person1#: Thank you! ","summary":"#Person1# is going to London on business and wants to find a guide. #Person2# will call Hanson to help #Person1#.","topic":"find a guide"}
{"fname":"train_6944","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was the movie last night? \n#Person2#: I didn't really like it. \n#Person1#: Mary said that she was really pleased with the photography. \n#Person2#: I found it very disappointing. \n#Person1#: She liked the acting, too, because that's what she wanted to see. \n#Person2#: I wasn't happy with it. \n#Person1#: Nothing is to your satisfaction. ","summary":"#Person2# didn't like the movie. #Person1# thinks nothing is to #Person2#'s satisfaction.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_6945","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you so rude to your wife? \n#Person2#: I didn't like her butting in where I didn't want her. She's a chatter box. \n#Person1#: But she means to help you, not to trouble you. \n#Person2#: I know. But I just can't stand her butting in when I was trying to emphasize a point. ","summary":"#Person1# can't stand his wife butting in when he was trying to emphasize a point.","topic":"wife"}
{"fname":"train_6946","dialogue":"#Person1#: Old Dyson looks as if he maybe kick the bucket any day. \n#Person2#: Why do you say that? \n#Person1#: I've ever seen a living being looked so thin. \n#Person2#: Really? In my eyes it's normal, as an old man, to be thin is better than to be fat. \n#Person1#: Maybe you are right. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks Old Dyson looks too thin. #Person2# thinks it's normal.","topic":"thin"}
{"fname":"train_6947","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, what do you think? How do you like New York? \n#Person2#: I'm having a great time. I love it. I'm glad we came. \n#Person1#: Yeah. I really like the stores and the shopping. \n#Person2#: I love the museums, too. \n#Person1#: But the traffic is pretty bad. \n#Person2#: Yeah. I hate all this traffic. It's really noisy. \n#Person1#: Listen, it's almost dinnertime. There are lots of restaurant around here. What do you want to try? Italian? Greek? Japanese? Thai? \n#Person2#: I can't stand making decisions. You choose! \n#Person1#: OK. Let's go American. Where's the nearest McDonald's? ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both like New York, but they think the traffic is bad. #Person1# suggests eating at McDonald's.","topic":"New York"}
{"fname":"train_6948","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. You are really a regular customer here. May I ask you why you come here so often? \n#Person2#: I'm a newspaper columnist. I write comments for a living. I enjoy working in a coffeehouse. \n#Person1#: I see. But isn't it a bit too noisy? \n#Person2#: I don't mind. By contrast, I quite like the circumstances, as I can see a variety of people here, who can always give me tremendous inspiration. And the most important thing is coffee as it is my life. \n#Person1#: I can see that. Then what is your favorite coffee? \n#Person2#: Irish coffee is my favorite. But I can drink any other. I'm not particular on it. \n#Person1#: All right. Would you make coffee yourself when you are at home? \n#Person2#: Not very often. Making coffee is a bit troublesome. Most of the time, I just buy takeout at Starbucks. And also, I quite like instant coffee. \n#Person1#: I think instant coffee is becoming more and more popular. Though its taste is not perfect, it's really cheap and convenient. \n#Person2#: Exactly. Nescafe is the world's favorite coffee. People love it all over the world? \n#Person1#: Which country makes the best coffee in the world? \n#Person2#: Many people think Brazil makes the best coffee. Brazil exports a lot of coffee. But I love Irish coffee. So it's hard to say. Just depends on your taste. \n#Person1#: I agree. I heard in the western countries, almost everyone likes coffee. Is that true? \n#Person2#: Yes. No doubt about that. For us, coffee is more a living style rather than a simple drink. I heard Chinese people don't drink that much coffee. \n#Person1#: No, we don't, especially the old people. But more and more young people fall for coffee. \n#Person2#: I suppose so. That's probably why there are so many wonderful coffeehouses in China now. ","summary":"#Person2# is a regular customer to the coffeehouse because he can see many people there who give him tremendous inspiration as a newspaper columnist. His favorite is Irish coffee. #Person2# thinks that almost everyone likes coffee in western countries because coffee is more a living style rather than a simple drink. #Person1# thinks more and more young Chinese people fall for coffee.","topic":"coffee"}
{"fname":"train_6949","dialogue":"#Person1#: Most of our customers are foreigners. How many foreign languages can you speak, Elizabeth?\n#Person2#: Two, French and Spanish.\n#Person1#: And how well can you speak them?\n#Person2#: Well, French was my best subject at school. I can read and write it pretty well.\n#Person1#: And how about your Spanish?\n#Person2#: It's not as good as my French. I can speak it well. But my written Spanish isn't good.\n#Person1#: I see, well, we have a lot of Spanish customers. But you don't need to write any Spanish here.\n#Person2#: In that case, I'm fit for the position I think.","summary":"#Person1# has many Spanish customers. Elizabeth thinks she's fit for the position because she can speak French and Spanish well.","topic":"foreign language"}
{"fname":"train_6950","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was the party last night?\n#Person2#: Nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry?\n#Person1#: I've been invited to a cocktail party. It's 6 o'clock now. I'm late.\n#Person2#: But you told me that if you're invited to a party, you should plan to arrive a half hour late.\n#Person1#: A party yes, but not a cocktail party.\n#Person2#: What's a cocktail party like?\n#Person1#: A cocktail party is generally held from 5:30 to 7:30. There are drinks and snacks, but no dinner. This cocktail party is being held by my department to celebrate Christmas.\n#Person2#: It seems that you know something about American social customs.\n#Person1#: I've still got a lot to learn. But American people understand that we're newcomers here and they don't hold it against us if we make a faux pas.\n#Person2#: Make a what?\n#Person1#: A faux pas is a French word. It means a mistake, especially in the area of social matters.\n#Person2#: I see.","summary":"#Person1# is off in a hurry to a cocktail party although #Person1# usually arrives a half-hour late for parties. #Person1# tells #Person2# American people understand that they're newcomers and don't hold it against them if they make a faux pas.","topic":"cocktail party"}
{"fname":"train_6951","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think the new film that Fitzgerald directed is quite good. The only problem is that it's aimed at teenagers only. It holds no interest for any other age group.\n#Person2#: I like the great musical performances in Fitzgerald's film. He's also a gifted violinist and guitarist, isn't he?\n#Person1#: Well, I never see him play the violin or the guitar. As far as I know, the piano is the only instrument he likes.\n#Person2#: I've heard that quite a few important people dislike him. Do you know anything about this?\n#Person1#: Well, Fitzgerald expressed his opinions directly. And that sometimes makes those important people annoyed. You see, he has his own ideas about life. And he doesn't simply take on other peoples because they're famous. Indeed, it is this very aspect of his personality that I find most attractive. I think the only person he admires and respects is Freddie Taylor.\n#Person2#: But they have different personalities. Freddy has a warm heart and he is easy to get along with.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# like the new film Fitzgerald directed. The very aspect of his personality that #Person1# finds most attractive is that he expressed his opinions directly and has his own ideas about life.","topic":"Fitzgerald"}
{"fname":"train_6952","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, what is your favorite subject?\n#Person2#: My favorite subject? Well, I think I prefer science. Yes, science, I find it very interesting. The science teacher makes the subject very exciting. What about you?\n#Person1#: I always do very well in the maths tests. I also like geography. I like learning about people and the places where they live. Are there any subjects that you don't like Jack?\n#Person2#: I don't like physics very much. It's not easy to understand, most of the children are bored with it.","summary":"Jack's favorite subject is science while he doesn't like physics very much. #Person1# likes maths and geography.","topic":"favorite subject"}
{"fname":"train_6953","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you take me to the Opera House, please?\n#Person2#: Sure, you're going to see a musical that's playing there?\n#Person1#: Yes, but it starts at 6:00, do you think will get there in time?\n#Person2#: We are not far from there, I'll get you there in about 10 minutes.\n#Person1#: I sure appreciate it.\n#Person2#: OK, here you are, Miss. The Opera House 17:25.\n#Person1#: OK. Here's a $20 bill, keep the change.\n#Person2#: Thank you Madam, enjoy the show.","summary":"#Person2# drives #Person1# to the Opera House at 17:25 before a musical starts at 6:00.","topic":"the Opera House"}
{"fname":"train_6954","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for some English textbooks.\n#Person2#: They're right over there under the dictionaries on the second shelf from the top.\n#Person1#: Do you have any textbooks to help improve students reading skills?\n#Person2#: Let's see. These books here focus on grammar and those are mainly for conversation practice. Here you are. This book has short passages for students to read an answer questions about.\n#Person1#: Great. That is just the sort of thing that I'm looking for. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Your library card please.","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# some English textbooks which focus on grammar and conversation practice to help #Person1# improve reading skills.","topic":"textbooks"}
{"fname":"train_6955","dialogue":"#Person1#: Talking about the future. I think there will be huge changes in the way people use cars. Laws will be made about what kind of car you can own and when you can use it.\n#Person2#: Maybe they'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be able to breathe normally.\n#Person1#: Exactly. People will have to rely on trains.\n#Person2#: Why do you say that?\n#Person1#: Well, we won't be able to use cars and the airports take too much space. That leaves trains.\n#Person2#: Huh, so do you think there'll be better train systems between cities?\n#Person1#: Sure, they'll enable people to travel between cities in a matter of hours. There may even be trains going under the oceans to connect the main continents.\n#Person2#: Under the oceans? I get nervous enough flying on a plane.","summary":"#Person1# thinks that in the future people will have to rely on trains instead of cars and planes, and there'll be better train systems between cities.","topic":"transportation"}
{"fname":"train_6956","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa, did you enjoy your trip to England?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. We met some nice people there and I got to see a lot of famous places.\n#Person1#: Where did you go?\n#Person2#: We visited Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and the British Museum on the first day. The next day, we went to Hyde Park and London Zoo. Then we went on a boat ride on the Thames River.\n#Person1#: Did you enjoy the boat ride?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, it was raining the whole time. We sat inside and had tea. Now I understand why the English like tea so much.","summary":"Lisa enjoyed her trip to England except for the boat ride because it was raining the whole time.","topic":"trip to England"}
{"fname":"train_6957","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, mom has left a note with housework for us to do while she and dad are away this weekend.\n#Person2#: Let's see. Tidy up the garage and clean up the backyard.\n#Person1#: She doesn't say which we should do first.\n#Person2#: Hey, we're not robots. We can make our own plan as long as everything gets done. Read the weather report in the newspaper.\n#Person1#: Em, sunny today, cloudy tonight, probably heavy rain tomorrow. Well, that makes it easy. We work outside today and inside tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Yep, let's get started. I want to go to the supermarket this afternoon.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are reading the notes their mother left with housework for them to do. They decide to work outside today and inside tomorrow.","topic":"housework"}
{"fname":"train_6958","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, there. On last week's program, we interviewed the man behind the idea of the international camps. So I thought that this week, you'd be interested to hear more about one of the camps which will be held later this year. Over to you, Michael.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Yes, to apply for the camp, you don't have to be a student. You don't even have to be employed. But you must be able to speak one foreign language.\n#Person1#: OK. What about the camping?\n#Person2#: Well, the camp organizers supply tents which sleep up to 4 people, but you are unlikely to know the people who you'll be sharing a tent with. Because you'll be sharing with people who may not even speak your language.\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting. Who does the cooking in the camp?\n#Person2#: Everybody is expected to help with the running of the camp. That means helping to prepare food, keeping the campsite clean and so on. The camp organizers are looking for people who can get along with others whatever happens.\n#Person1#: And is there anything you need to take?\n#Person2#: As I've said, tents are provided, but you'll need to bring your own pillow, knife and fork. You're also asked to bring along photographs, postcards, anything that shows some of the changes of your own country. Everything goes into an exhibition at the start of the camp. Together with a huge map of the world, showing the different countries people come from.","summary":"#Person1# and Michael are introducing the international camps which will be held later this year. Michael explains that the one who applies for the camp must be able to speak one foreign language and is expected to help with the running of the camp.","topic":"international camps"}
{"fname":"train_6959","dialogue":"#Person1#: I often sneeze after having a bad itch inside my nose. Sometimes this is accompanied by an itching throat.\n#Person2#: Any other discomfort?\n#Person1#: Yes. Sometimes I can notice a constriction in the chest and shortness of breath after a fit of sneezing. And I often suffer from a running nose with a profuse watery discharge.\n#Person2#: Does it occur seasonally or all year round?\n#Person1#: It has been seasonal during these past three years.\n#Person2#: Are you sensitive to other things?\n#Person1#: Yes, things like seafood and penicillin-type drugs.\n#Person2#: OK. Let me examine your nose. According to your case history and the examination, I believe that it's allergic rhinitis.\n#Person1#: What useful treatment can you offer?\n#Person2#: I'll give you a series of specific skin tests. Then we'll know exactly what substances you're allergic to. Then I'll give you some causes of desensitization therapy.","summary":"#Person1# describes #Person1#'s sneezing symptoms and #Person2# believes it's allergic rhinitis after examining #Person1#'s nose. #Person2# will give #Person1# specific skin tests and therapy.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_6960","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I speak to Mr.Huang, please?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. Mr.Huang is quite busy right now. Could I pass him the message?\n#Person1#: Well, you see, I won't be able to keep my patience too long. If the final decision can't be made this week, I will give my offer to other companies.\n#Person2#: Let me see. He's free from 3:00 to 4:30 tomorrow afternoon. Can you make it then?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're quite welcome. Thank you for calling. Bye bye.","summary":"#Person1# calls Mr. Huang for the final decision, but he's busy so #Person2# helps #Person1# make an appointment.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_6961","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Excuse me, can I change my order? I am afraid I don't have so much time to enjoy my dinner.\n#Person1#: I am sorry, sir. Your fish will be ready in five minutes so you can't change it.\n#Person2#: That's all right.","summary":"#Person1# says #Person2# cannot change the order because the fish will be ready.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_6962","dialogue":"#Person1#: White Rose Restaurant. Good afternoon! Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to book a table for six for the next Monday.\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. At what time should we expect you?\n#Person2#: At 6:30 on next Monday evening.\n#Person1#: And what is it going to be, Chinese food or Western food?\n#Person2#: Chinese food.\n#Person1#: May I have your name, sir, please?\n#Person2#: Please book it under the name of Mr. Peter.\n#Person1#: So it's Mr. Peter, a table for six for the evening of the next Monday. It is Chinese food and you are coming at 6:30.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Thank you for calling us. We'll be expecting you next Monday.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# make a reservation for a table of six and notes down the food type and arriving time.","topic":"restaurant reservation"}
{"fname":"train_6963","dialogue":"#Person1#: Confronted with difficult questions in an interview, the job-hunters mostly will be at a loss about what to do.\n#Person2#: Usually, you cannot prepare for these questions in advance and have to depend on your immediate performance.\n#Person1#: Still, there are some rules to follow.\n#Person2#: In this case, you should first keep calm and normal to the face.\n#Person1#: Don't get nervous and freaked out.\n#Person2#: Formulate a satisfactory answer based on your specific situation.\n#Person1#: There should be neither too much silence nor hasty answers\n#Person2#: Try to show the best of yourself with decent words and manners.\n#Person1#: Don't be discouraged even when confronted with negative questions\n#Person2#: You should admit your weakness frankly.\n#Person1#: Anyway, what really matters is that you have tried your best.\n#Person2#: You must have confidence in yourself.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# say that the job-hunters will confront difficult questions in interviews. #Person1# and #Person2# offer some suggestions for better immediate performance.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_6964","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to speak with the apartment manager, please.\n#Person2#: This is he. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'm interested in the apartment on Main Street.\n#Person2#: It's still available. Do you want to see it?\n#Person1#: Yes, I would very much like to see it.\n#Person2#: Does today at 6 p. m. sound okay to you?\n#Person1#: I have no problem with 6 p. m.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll see you at 6 o'clock. Do you need any directions?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I already drove by to see what the neighborhood looks like.\n#Person2#: I'll have an application form with me. You can fill it out if you're interested.\n#Person1#: Should I bring anything with me?\n#Person2#: No. I only need to check your driver's license.","summary":"#Person1# is interested in an apartment so #Person1# and #Person2# set a time to see it. #Person2# asks #Person1# to fill out the application form.","topic":"apartment seeing"}
{"fname":"train_6965","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is John? I can't find him anywhere.\n#Person2#: Haven't you heard that he is in prison?\n#Person1#: What? Beg your pardon.\n#Person2#: John is in prison now. He was copped outstealing.\n#Person1#: I just cann't believe my ears!","summary":"#Person1# is surprised #Person2# says John is in prison.","topic":"prison"}
{"fname":"train_6966","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are your wedding plans going?\n#Person2#: Very well. We started organizing everything early to avoid a last minute rush to get things done.\n#Person1#: When will your wedding take place?\n#Person2#: At ten o'clock on the morning of next Sunday. We have invited all our relatives to the wedding.\n#Person1#: It will be a large church one. Is your wedding dress ready?\n#Person2#: Yes, its design is very elaborate and the designer took many weeks to make it.\n#Person1#: You will be very beautiful on your wedding day.\n#Person2#: Thank you!\n#Person1#: Which hotel will the reception be held at?\n#Person2#: The Palace Hotel.\n#Person1#: It's excellent. A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect, though very expensive.\n#Person2#: It will be expensive, but we think it will be worth.\n#Person1#: I think you made the right decision.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s wedding will be on next Sunday with a reception at the Palace Hotel and #Person2#'s dress is elaborate. #Person1# thinks that's the right decision.","topic":"wedding plans"}
{"fname":"train_6967","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a copy of our service contract with Telecoms? I'm not happy with their response time and I'd like to check the terms and conditions of the contract.\n#Person2#: Sure. I've got a copy here. It's due for renewal at the end of next month. We've still got time to look for another supplier if you're not happy.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for a copy of the service contract with Telecoms.","topic":"service contract"}
{"fname":"train_6968","dialogue":"#Person1#: That was a great dinner. I didn't know that you knew how yo cook.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you liked it. Are you ready for dessert?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I'm pretty full. What are we having?\n#Person2#: I made strawberry shortcake.\n#Person1#: Ooh, that's my favorite. Maybe I'll have a small slice.\n#Person2#: Great. Would you like coffee or tea with that?\n#Person1#: I'll have a cup of tea.\n#Person2#: Do you take cream or sugar with your tea?\n#Person1#: Actually, could I have some milk with that?\n#Person2#: Definitely. Would you like skim or whole milk?\n#Person1#: Skim, please. That'd be very nice. Thanks. . . oh no. Janna, I'm so sorry, but I've got to go.\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: I just got a message from my sister saying that she's been in a car accident. I need to go pick her up.\n#Person2#: I'll go with you. Where is she?\n#Person1#: She's on the M40, near Reading.\n#Person2#: Is she alright?\n#Person1#: I don't know, she didn't say. I'm so sorry about this.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Family comes first. Come on, let's go.\n#Person1#: Actually, I've only got a two-seater. I'll have to go on my own.\n#Person2#: Ok. Just call me if you need anything then.\n#Person1#: I will. Thanks a lot.","summary":"Janna made #Person1# a great dinner and serves #Person1# dessert. Then #Person1# got a message and had to pick up #Person1#'s sister. Janna wanted to go together but #Person1# will go alone because #Person1#'s car only has two seats.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_6969","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to come to our party?\n#Person2#: I'd like to. But I'm not myself today.\n#Person1#: What happened? You look so pale.\n#Person2#: It's the end of the world for me.\n#Person1#: What makes you say that?\n#Person2#: Today, I'm told I failed three courses.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Work harder next term.\n#Person2#: B :: I'm such a fool that duplication of effort is only a waste time to me.\n#Person1#: Don't lose heart. Everything will be fine.\n#Person2#: I hope so.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a party but #Person2# is sad about failing courses. #Person1# comforts #Person2#.","topic":"sad feelings"}
{"fname":"train_6970","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, that's a really nice outfit you have on.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not.\n#Person1#: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes.\n#Person2#: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit too revealing.\n#Person1#: No, not at all. It looks really classy on you. Where did you pick that up?\n#Person2#: I got it on sale down at the department store.\n#Person1#: When did you go there?\n#Person2#: I was just there a couple of days ago. You know, you should go down there too. They have a lot of stylish clothes on sale.\n#Person1#: I might just do that. What style of clothes do they have?\n#Person2#: Anything you want. They have both casual and formal styles.\n#Person1#: I was hoping to get a few new ties for my collection.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.","summary":"#Person1# appreciates #Person2#'s new outfit. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# got the dress at the department store. #Person1# will go there and buy some new ties.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6971","dialogue":"#Person1#: I suppose you like cinematography and costumes and that sort of stuff?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. The look of a picture is very important.\n#Person1#: I think sound is even more important! Guns, bombs, sirens--that's what makes a movie exciting!\n#Person2#: You wouldn't know a good movie even if it bit you on the nose.\n#Person1#: In my book, all a good movie needs is a chase scene and lots of things that blow up.\n#Person2#: Enough! If we don't finish the game, there won't be time for any movies tonight!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# argue about what's important in a movie. #Person2# suggests quitting arguing and finish the game.","topic":"movie discussion"}
{"fname":"train_6972","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob!\n#Person2#: Anne! I haven't seen you for ages. How've you been?\n#Person1#: Fine, just fine. And you?\n#Person2#: Not bad. It really is great to see you again. W here have you been?\n#Person1#: Guangzhou. I've got a cousin there.","summary":"Bob and Anne meet each other and share their recent status.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_6973","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you do over the weekend?\n#Person2#: I went a global warming rally. It was fantastic to be around so many people who care about the environment.\n#Person1#: Do you think there's anything we can do to reverse the damage that's been done already?\n#Person2#: It might not be possible to fix the problems that we've created for ourselves, but there are lots of things we can do to prevent more damages from happening.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Well, we can use public transport instead of taking our cars for a start.\n#Person1#: What else can we do to protect the environment?\n#Person2#: If you do have to drive, you should make sure that your car runs on unleaded petrol. Also, your home should use sources of renewable energy.\n#Person1#: How about recycling? Does that actually help?\n#Person2#: Yes. You should take your glass, paper, plastic, cardboard, and tin cans to a recycling center.\n#Person1#: What do you think the biggest worry for our future is?\n#Person2#: I think that the issue of greatest concern is having enough sources of clean water for everyone.\n#Person1#: I had no idea you were such an environmentalist before!\n#Person2#: To be honest, in order for the earth to continue to be a habitable place, we're all going to have to become more interested in the environment.","summary":"#Person2# went to a global warming rally at weekend. #Person2# tells #Person1# there're lots of things they can do to prevent more damages, like using public transportation and using unleaded petrol, etc. #Person1#'s surprised #Person2# is such an environmentalist.","topic":"environment protection"}
{"fname":"train_6974","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this headline - Elvis Baby Born on Spacecraft. Where do these tabloids get such crazy stories?\n#Person2#: I'Ve often wondered the same thing. I also wonder who reads them. Then I realize that I'm standing here reading them myself.\n#Person1#: It looks as though everyone in line reads them, or at least looks at the headlines.\n#Person2#: I think we picked the right line. This one seems to be moving more quickly than the others.\n#Person1#: Maybe our checker is faster at scanning the food.\n#Person2#: I'm glad. We have only about twenty things here, and I'm in a hurry to get home.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are queuing in the line, reading the tabloids with crazy stories.","topic":"waiting in lines"}
{"fname":"train_6975","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really want to make a salad.\n#Person2#: Do you know what kind of salad that you want?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure what kind that I want.\n#Person2#: I usually make a Caesar salad.\n#Person1#: Those taste really good.\n#Person2#: Which kind of salad are you going to make?\n#Person1#: I want a chicken salad.\n#Person2#: I enjoy chicken salads.\n#Person1#: I like salads with croutons, almonds, and shredded cheese.\n#Person2#: I really like how that sounds.\n#Person1#: Why don't you make a salad like that?\n#Person2#: I'm going to do that then.","summary":"#Person1# is going to make a chicken salad and encourages #Person2# to make one too.","topic":"making salad"}
{"fname":"train_6976","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your job search going, Janet?\n#Person2#: I found the ideal position. I'm working for a plumbing company.\n#Person1#: Are you serious? You studied mathematics at college for four years, and now you have a job working with your hands!\n#Person2#: Plumbing work requires mathematics knowledge, and creativity. I love this job.\n#Person1#: I can see that. But I didn't know you had experience in that line of work.\n#Person2#: I didn't, but I applied for an apprenticeship, and since I studied math, AND I have a good attitude, my application was accepted.\n#Person1#: Congratulations! You do have the right attitude.","summary":"#Person2# found the ideal position in a plumbing company. #Person1# doesn't think the job fits #Person2#, but #Person2# loves it.","topic":"job choice"}
{"fname":"train_6977","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to order room service to room 927, please.\n#Person2#: How can I help you?\n#Person1#: I'd like to two roast beef sandwiches and one fruit salad, please.\n#Person2#: Will that be all, sir?\n#Person1#: No, could I also get some extra towels and soap too? We went to the pool today and used up our two clean towels.\n#Person2#: I'll have someone bring that up right away. How would you like to pay for the dinner?\n#Person1#: Just put it on with the rest of my hotel bill.\n#Person2#: All right, sir. You should receive your dinner in about ten minutes.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# order food and get towels and soap. The charge will be put on #Person1#'s hotel bill.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_6978","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'Ve just taken out an insurance policy. Are you insured?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I have life insurance and my home and its contents are also insured.\n#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and made my wife the beneficiary.\n#Person2#: That'a good idea. You are a fireman and it can be dangerous job.\n#Person1#: I need to make sure that my wife will be financially secure if I die.\n#Person2#: I can terminate my life insurance policy when I retire and use the money as a pension.\n#Person1#: That's one of the conditions of my police too. It covers you if you die before you retire and when you retire.\n#Person2#: Did you have to take a medical before you could take out the police?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did. It was one of the conditions of the insurance police. The insurance companies need to assess the risk","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# took out a life insurance policy because his job is dangerous. #Person2# also has a life insurance policy and #Person2# will terminate it after retirement.","topic":"life insurance"}
{"fname":"train_6979","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: My wife and I want to see the places of interest in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Zhuhai. Can you arrange a tour for us?\n#Person1#: How long would you like to stay In these cities?\n#Person2#: Well, three days.\n#Person1#: There is a three-day package tour. You will have 3 full days in the cities. It is a general tour of the cities. The itinerary includes the places of interest such as Window of the World, China Folk Culture Village. Chen Clan Academy, Southern Yue Tomb, and Gongbei Market.\n#Person2#: That sounds good. How much is the tour?\n#Person1#: 200 yuan for each person.\n#Person2#: What does it include?\n#Person1#: It includes your air fare, your hotel accommodations and the meals.\n#Person2#: Could we have you make all the necessary plane, hotel, and tour reservations?\n#Person1#: Yes. we could do that for you.","summary":"#Person1# arranges a three-day package tour for #Person2# based on #Person2#'s requirements. It costs 200 yuan for each person. #Person2# asks #Person1# to help make necessary reservations.","topic":"tour arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_6980","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't he the best instructor? I think he's so hot. Wow! I really feel energized, don't you?\n#Person2#: I swear, I'm going to kill you for this.\n#Person1#: What's wrong? Didn't you think it was fun? !\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah! I had a blast! I love sweating like a pig with a bunch of pot bellies who all smell bad. Sorry, I'm just not into this health kick.\n#Person1#: Oh, no, get off it. It wasn't such a killer class. You just have to get into it. Like they say, no pain, no gain.\n#Person2#: I am wiped out. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Look, next time get yourself some comfy shoes. You're gonna come back again with me, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Never! But thank you for inviting me.\n#Person1#: Come on. You'll feel better after we hit the showers.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the instructor's the best, but #Person2# isn't into this health kick. #Person1# advises #Person2# to get comfy shoes but #Person2# doesn't want to come back again.","topic":"health classes"}
{"fname":"train_6981","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. I'm thinking about buying some new furniture for my living room. Could you help me?\n#Person2#: Certainly. As you can see, we have several three-piece suites on sale. Feel free to sit down and test how comfortable they are.\n#Person1#: I came to your store yesterday and have come back today to make a final decision. I think I like the black leather suite. It's on sale, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes. The price has been reduced by 50 %. It's a real bargain.\n#Person1#: I'll take it. I also need to improve the lighting in my living room. Do you have any suggestions?\n#Person2#: Those floor lamps are very nice and you can vary the brightness according to whether you're reading or watching tv. How big is your living room?\n#Person1#: It's quite large. It's about 40 square meters.\n#Person2#: I'd suggest you buy two. That allows you to change the brightness of the room better.\n#Person1#: OK. I like the design of this lamps. I also need some cushion covers. I'll just browse through those ones over there.","summary":"#Person1# decides to buy a black leather suite from #Person2#. #Person2# recommends two floor lamps to #Person1# for changing the brightness of the room. #Person1# also will browse through some cushion covers.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_6982","dialogue":"#Person1#: Something's wrong with my computer.\n#Person2#: What's the problem?\n#Person1#: My computer won't turn on.\n#Person2#: Did you see if all the connections are right?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure I understand what you mean.\n#Person2#: The connections between your CPU and your outlet.\n#Person1#: Is that what's stopping my computer from turning on?\n#Person2#: If your plugs aren't connected all the way, the computer won't turn on.\n#Person1#: I had no idea.\n#Person2#: Why don't you try it and see what happens?\n#Person1#: I'll try it right now.\n#Person2#: Let me know if that doesn't work.","summary":"#Person1#'s computer won't turn on and #Person2# advises #Person1# to check the connections between the CPU and the outlet.","topic":"computer problems"}
{"fname":"train_6983","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the price? I hope you'll quote us favorably.\n#Person2#: It's 800 US dollars per kilo CIF five percent Hamburg.\n#Person1#: Frankly speaking, the price you offer is too high. We can't accept it.\n#Person2#: Why? This is a fair market price.\n#Person1#: It certainly is.\n#Person2#: Then what leads you to think that we have to reduce our price? Please tell me candidly.\n#Person1#: I look at it this way, suppliers should be able to reduce their CIF price, even lower than their home price.\n#Person2#: We give you quotations on the same basis as we quote in the domestic market.\n#Person1#: That's the point. Your overhead is in your domestic price, but it can't be carried in the CIF price.\n#Person2#: But even with the overhead out, the export overhead must be put in. Finally, it comes to the same thing. Anyway, this is a quality item and should be sold on its value.\n#Person1#: I wish you could make a reconsideration. If you don't reduce your price, we won't purchase from you any more because there's plenty of other business offering here.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the price #Person2# offers is too high but #Person2# insists the item is worth it. #Person1# won't purchase from #Person2# if #Person2# doesn't reduce the price.","topic":"argument"}
{"fname":"train_6984","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah, great. Thanks for pulling over.\n#Person2#: Where to?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and...\n#Person2#: Sure. Get on. No problem. Hang on!\n#Person1#: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 20 minutes.\n#Person1#: Okay. Uh, sorry for asking, but do you have any idea how much the fare will be?\n#Person2#: Oh, it shouldn't be more than 18 dollars.., not including a... uh-hum.., a tip of course.\n#Person1#: Oh, and by the way, do you know at what time the museum closes?\n#Person2#: Well, I would guess around 6:00.\n#Person1#: Uh, do you have the time?\n#Person2#: Yeah. It's half past four. Uh, this is your first time to the city, right?\n#Person1#: Yeah. How did you know?\n#Person2#: Well, you can tell tourists from a mile away in this city because they walk down the street looking straight up at the tall buildings.\n#Person1#: Oh, before I forget, can you recommend any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price?\n#Person2#: Um... well, the Mexican Restaurant. It's not very expensive, and the food is good.\n#Person1#: Sounds great! Thank you very much!","summary":"#Person2# drives #Person1# to the National Museum of Art and tells #Person1# the fare. #Person2# tells #Person1# it will take more than 20 minutes and #Person1# will still have time to visit the museum. #Person2# also recommends #Person1# the Mexican Restaurant.","topic":"taxi driving"}
{"fname":"train_6985","dialogue":"#Person1#: That was delicious. Thank you very much indeed. You're really a good cook.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: If you like, I could do the washing-up.\n#Person2#: No, don't bother. I can do it myself later.\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: Would you like me to make coffee now?\n#Person1#: Yes. Thanks! I wonder if I went down the road to the phone box.\n#Person2#: Oh. it's ten minutes' walk. If you like, I could drive you there.","summary":"#Person1# thanks #Person2# for the meal and will do the washing-up. #Person2#'ll make coffee and gives #Person1# a ride.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_6986","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why did you sell the car?\n#Person2#: It was giving me too much trouble. I was spending so much money on it that I was... er... spending more money than it was worth. Unfortunately, of course. When you actually sell the car, you've already spent the money on it, so you lose both ways.\n#Person1#: What was wrong with your old car?\n#Person2#: The engine needs many repairs and the wheels were giving trouble now and then, when I set off on a journey, it gave me a sort of fear that I might not reach the other end. So I decided to change it.\n#Person1#: Is the new car good?\n#Person2#: Yes, It's newer, more comfortable, and it hasn't given me any trouble at all. When I set off, I'm quite sure that I'll be able to get to the other end safely.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# sells the old car and the problems the car has. #Person2# is satisfied with the new car.","topic":"car discussion"}
{"fname":"train_6987","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's a great art show, isn't it? By the way, I'm Jim.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's successful. I'm Nancy. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Me too. Are you from France?\n#Person2#: Actually, I was born in London, and I grew up in Paris. What about you?\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm a local man in New York. I'm an art teacher in New York University. This art show is held by my students.\n#Person2#: Really? Great! I'm a student majoring in piano performance in the same college. I'll hold a piano party next Saturday night at the Silver Bar. Would you like to come?\n#Person1#: I'd love to. Could I take my daughter with me? Besides painting, she is fond of piano as well.\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"Jim teaches at NYU and Nancy learns there. Nancy invites him to a piano party and Jim will go with his daughter.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_6988","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Bob. Is that Mary?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: How are you feeling today?\n#Person2#: A little better. Thank you, Bob.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. I hope you can come back soon.\n#Person2#: I hope so, too, but the doctor said I had to stay in bed for at least a week.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear! That's too long! Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, now I'm worried about my lessons.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. You needn't worry about them. Just get lots of rest. I'll go to help you with your lessons after school from tomorrow on.\n#Person2#: That's very kind of you. Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: By the way, Mrs. Smith will go to see you tomorrow evening after work.\n#Person2#: Oh. She's so busy. She needn't do that. Please tell her that I am all right, OK?\n#Person1#: OK. See you tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Bye-bye.","summary":"Mary has to stay in bed for at least a week. Bob'll help her with her lessons. Bob says Mrs. Smith'll visit Mary but Mary thinks she needn't do that.","topic":"check health conditions"}
{"fname":"train_6989","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you asking me about my boyfriend? \n#Person2#: Well, Brad from school asked me out just today. \n#Person1#: Brad Bush? Good for you! \n#Person2#: But I don't know what to do. \n#Person1#: You mean you've never had a boyfriend? \n#Person2#: My mom says no boyfriend until I'm in college. \n#Person1#: Until college? \n#Person2#: Actually, that's what a lot of parents in Taiwan say to their kids. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Brad asks #Person2# out. #Person1# is surprised that #Person2# never had a boyfriend before.","topic":"love life"}
{"fname":"train_6990","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really need to find a parking spot. \n#Person2#: Are you looking for a space on or off campus? \n#Person1#: Do you know any spaces on campus? \n#Person2#: You can park in the student parking structure. \n#Person1#: Where is it located? \n#Person2#: You'll find the parking structure on the west side of the campus. \n#Person1#: Do you have any idea if the parking structure has any spaces left? \n#Person2#: Last time I checked, it was pretty empty. \n#Person1#: What time was it when you went up there? \n#Person2#: That was earlier this morning. \n#Person1#: It wouldn't be full right now, would it? \n#Person2#: I have no idea. ","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to park in the student parking structure, but #Person2# is not sure whether it's full now.","topic":"parking"}
{"fname":"train_6991","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you watch where you're going? \n#Person2#: Me? You're the one who pulled out in front of me! \n#Person1#: There was plenty of room for me to pull out. You didn't have to stay in the lane you were in. \n#Person2#: Hey, listen. I had every right to stay in the lane I was in. You were supposed to wait until I passed to pull out. And anyhow, you didn't give me any time to change lanes. All of a sudden--BANG--there you are right in front of me. \n#Person1#: I think my arm is broken. \n#Person2#: Sorry about your arm, but it serves you right. You need to learn how to drive. You're lucky you didn't get killed. And I'm lucky to be alive too. \n#Person1#: Listen, let's just wait until the police get here. Then we can decide whose fault this accident was. \n#Person2#: Fine with me. I know the laws of the road. I'm not worried. \n#Person1#: I have a cell phone in my car. Now it's probably on the floor on the passenger side. Why don't you get it for me, and then I can call the police? \n#Person2#: Alright. \n#Person1#: It doesn't work. It looks like it's broken. I need to get to a hospital. You should drive me there. \n#Person2#: Oh, yeah? It's better if we make a police report first. Then you can go to the hospital. \n#Person1#: Damn it! I'm injured here. We could wait all day for the police. \n#Person2#: Well, you'll just have to wait. I'm not going to move my car until the police arrive. I'll go into one of those houses over there and use their phone. Don't worry. You'll get to the hospital in time. \n#Person1#: It really hurts. \n#Person2#: Yes, maybe it does. But if you're going to drive like you did just now, you will have to get used to a little physical pain. You know what I mean? \n#Person1#: To hell with you. The accident was your fault. \n#Person2#: I'm afraid it wasn't. And when the police get here, you will also see that it wasn't. But enough of this bickering. I'm going to go find a phone. Don't move that arm while I'm gone. Alright? \n#Person1#: To hell with you. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# had a car accident. #Person1# thinks #Person2# shouldn't stay in the lane but #Person2# thinks #Person1# needs to learn how to drive and should have waited. #Person1#'s arm hurts so #Person1# wants to go to the hospital, but #Person2# insists on making a police report first. They both get angry and rude.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_6992","dialogue":"#Person1#: You mustn't touch the wet paint, Bill. \n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I won't do it again. \n#Person1#: Try to be more careful in future. Look! you've damaged the sign. \n#Person2#: Is this the sign? What does it says? \n#Person1#: It says No somking here. ","summary":"#Person1# asks Bill not to touch the wet paint.","topic":"damage"}
{"fname":"train_6993","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to go to the bank? \n#Person2#: Sure, what do you need to do there? \n#Person1#: There's problem with my bank statement. There's a mistake on it. I also need to withdraw some money fome the ATM. \n#Person2#: I have to exchange some money. \n#Person1#: that's right. You're going away next week. \n#Person2#: I also want to see if my salary has been paid into my bank account. There was a problem last week. \n#Person1#: I have to pay my credit bill too. If I don't pay it soon, the credit card company will charge me interest. \n#Person2#: Their interest rates are usually quite high. It's a good idea to pay off your credit card debts before they attract interest. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to correct the bank statement, withdraw money and pay the credit bill. #Person2# wants to exchange money and check the salary in the bank account.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_6994","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've never met anyone like Clyde before. \n#Person2#: He's such a buppie-a black yuppie. Black people come in all shapes and sizes. Just check out the party. \n#Person1#: Wow! There are so many different people here. I expected mostly athletes and rappers. \n#Person2#: You'll find some of those here, too. But not if you don't shake it up! There's an African saying, 'If you can talk, you can sing! If you can walk, you can dance! ' \n#Person1#: Then I'll just shut up and sit down! ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# black people are born to be good at talking and dancing.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_6995","dialogue":"#Person1#: Everyone wants to be financial lose kill. You must invest your savings if you planed to retire rich. I'm thinking about buying stocks. It can be a good investment if I can manage well. What do you say? \n#Person2#: I partly agree with you. Buying stocks is not difficult, but making money consistently from buying stock is very difficult. Even professionals don't find it easy, so be careful. Anyway, people like us need help with investing. Why not do some online research? There are data, reports and discussion forums to educate people on how to invest. In addition, you need to visit an established website that offers stock charts. \n#Person1#: Wow, you sound very professional. \n#Person2#: I just watched the investment TV program last weekend. It has become a very hot topic these days. Actually I am not even a beginner. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy stocks to retire rich. #Person2# advises #Person1# to do some online research and visit a website offering stock charts. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s professional.","topic":"investment"}
{"fname":"train_6996","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me about your school, Daniel. I'm going there next term. I start on January fourth.\n#Person2#: Great, Tina, but it's the fifth. No sorry, the sixth not the fourth.\n#Person1#: Oh right. What time do lessons start? Is it 8:50, like at my old school?\n#Person2#: No, we start half an hour earlier, at 8:20.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's much earlier. Do you usually walk to school?\n#Person2#: No, it's too far. I go on my bike, but there is a bus. You can take.\n#Person1#: I see. Is there a uniform?\n#Person2#: Yes, there is. They don't let us wear jeans. We have to wear boring trousers and coats, but there is a black sweater which is in bad.\n#Person1#: Oh, and what are the teachers like?\n#Person2#: Well, the maths teacher is cool. We have excellent lessons with him but I did board in history. And I don't enjoy my English lessons at all.\n#Person1#: Do you have any sports lessons?\n#Person2#: Yeah, we play football. I really prefer tennis or swimming. But we don't do those sports at all.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, thanks Daniel.","summary":"Daniel tells Tina that the school starts at 8:20 and he usually bikes to school. Daniel also tells Tina about the uniform, the teachers and sports lessons at the school.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_6997","dialogue":"#Person1#: Listen, boys and girls. We're going to meet at the gate of the zoo at 10:00 on Sunday morning.\n#Person2#: But I don't know the way to the zoo.\n#Person1#: Haven't you ever been to the zoo?\n#Person2#: No, never. My family moved to the city last month.\n#Person1#: OK. Let me think it over. You can come here first. I will pick you up at the school gate.\n#Person2#: When should we meet here?\n#Person1#: At 9 o'clock.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll see you at 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't know the way to the zoo so #Person1# will pick up #Person2# at the school gate.","topic":"activity arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_6998","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, can I go out to play?\n#Person2#: Well, did you get your Saturday's work done?\n#Person1#: Um, do I have to, mom?\n#Person2#: You know the rules. No playing until the work is done.\n#Person1#: So what is my work?\n#Person2#: Well, first, you have to clean the carpet of the family room and the hall and be sure to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: And after that, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the living room.\n#Person1#: OK, OK.\n#Person2#: And make your bed and pick up all your toys in your room and put them away and...\n#Person1#: More?\n#Person2#: Yeah, and then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big ice cream? But you probably won't want to do that.\n#Person1#: Yes, yes, of course I will. You know that.\n#Person2#: OK, while you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard taking care of my flowers.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go out to play but #Person1#'s mom asks #Person1# to get the work done first. Mom asks #Person1# to do some cleaning and suggests having lunch outside.","topic":"doing chores"}
{"fname":"train_6999","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's Saturday tomorrow. Do you have any plans?\n#Person2#: Busy as usual. I will send Annie to her piano class at 9:00 tomorrow morning and then take Michael to hospital. Besides, I will make a birthday cake for Lynn. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday.\n#Person1#: Why isn't John giving a hand?\n#Person2#: An international meeting is going to be held in London next week. He is leaving tomorrow and will be back in 2 weeks.\n#Person1#: I see. Give me a call if you need any help.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is busy tomorrow and John cannot help because he will leave for a meeting.","topic":"Saturday plan"}
{"fname":"train_7000","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wish I could play music like you. When did you learn to play the guitar?\n#Person2#: Oh, I've been playing since I was 8 and I'm 17 years old now. During that time I learned to play the drum too.\n#Person1#: What about it? That must be really difficult.\n#Person2#: In the beginning it really was, but after a few lessons, I got better. Practice makes perfect, you know? For me, the most difficult is the piano. I once tried it but gave up.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# plays guitar from age 8 but #Person2# thinks playing the piano is the most difficult.","topic":"music playing"}
{"fname":"train_7001","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mike. What are you doing in this part of London?\n#Person2#: Well, in fact I'm looking for a flat round here.\n#Person1#: A flat? Do you want to move?\n#Person2#: Yes, actually. Believe it or not, Mandy and I are getting married.\n#Person1#: It's great. Congratulations. When did you decide?\n#Person2#: Only last week. It was when we were staying with her family in Schottland. Now we're trying to find a suitable flat.\n#Person1#: It will be great to have you as neighbors. I hope you manage to buy one soon.\n#Person2#: We aren't looking for one to buy. We don't have enough money yet. We want to find somewhere to rent.\n#Person1#: Yes, of course, that's what we did at first. In fact, in the end my brother lent us some money. That's how we managed to buy ours.\n#Person2#: Really? Perhaps I'll talk to my family about it. Now, what about a coffee? There's a good place just around the corner.\n#Person1#: What a good idea.","summary":"Mike tells #Person1# he will rent a flat because he's getting married and has not enough money. #Person1# says #Person1#'s brother lent #Person1# some money to buy the flat. Mike will turn to his family as well.","topic":"flat renting"}
{"fname":"train_7002","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you grab everything from the car? We should check before we leave this area. We have a long day of hiking ahead of us.\n#Person2#: Yes, I did it already. Where should we go now?\n#Person1#: We're going up to the top part of the mountain.\n#Person2#: Is that where we get the tickets?\n#Person1#: Yeah, it's about a 20-minute walk from here.\n#Person2#: That's not so bad.\n#Person1#: Just wait till we get the tickets. It's a 3-hour hike from there to the top.\n#Person2#: How far is the lake from the top?\n#Person1#: Another 40 minutes, we can have lunch at the top or down by the water.\n#Person2#: We had a late breakfast, so I can wait. I'm excited to see this lake. The guidebook says it changes color throughout the year.\n#Person1#: That's true, in the fall and winter, it's skyblue because of the light reflecting off tiny pieces of ice in the lake. At this time of year. It turns green because of the plants that grow under the water.\n#Person2#: That's so cool, it's a good thing I brought my camera.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting to get the tickets and it'll take 3 hours to hike from there to the top. They are excited to see the lake that changes color throughout the year.","topic":"hiking"}
{"fname":"train_7003","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you spend these long winter evenings, Maggie?\n#Person2#: At home. I don't go out in winter. It's warm and pleasant indoors and I hate going out in the cold.\n#Person1#: Do you find it rather boring staying at home? I like going to cinemas in theaters.\n#Person2#: Oh no Jack. I don't find it boring. I listen to the radio, there's always plenty of good music on. Besides, I do a lot of Reading.","summary":"Maggie spends winter evenings staying at home. Jack thinks it's boring but Maggie enjoys it.","topic":"staying at home"}
{"fname":"train_7004","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, are you going to buy that textbook?\n#Person2#: Well, yeah, I need it for a class. But it's awfully expensive.\n#Person1#: Oh, we must be in the same class! Civil engineering?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's the one!\n#Person1#: Were you there last Friday for the first class?\n#Person2#: Yes. I only moved here last Monday, and I registered for the class last Tuesday. By the way, I thought Professor Qian really seemed to know his subject.\n#Person1#: Yes, his courses are always fantastic, except that he is very strict with his students. Hey, I've got an idea! Why don't we share the cost and use the textbook together?\n#Person2#: Sounds great. Then let's sit together next class.\n#Person1#: Sure. Let's pay for it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# find they are in the same class. The textbook is expensive, so they decide to share the cost and use the textbook together.","topic":"course discussion"}
{"fname":"train_7005","dialogue":"#Person1#: I got something really special in the mail today. It's about classes to help you set up your own Internet business. Doesn't that sound fun?\n#Person2#: Oh, gosh! I don't know, just how much are these classes?\n#Person1#: $500 for 5 classes. But they guarantee that you'll have your business set up on a website before your done.\n#Person2#: Don't you think that's a lot of money? What kind of business would you start anyway?\n#Person1#: Well, you know how everyone loves my homemade candy? I'm going to start selling it on the web. I'm going to call it www.sweettooth.com.\n#Person2#: Well, good luck, you know it just might turn out to be a sweet investment.","summary":"#Person1# wants to take classes helping people set up internet businesses. #Person2# thinks the classes are expensive and it's a sweet investment.","topic":"internet business"}
{"fname":"train_7006","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'm from the students' union. We're doing a survey of students' eating habits. Would you mind if I ask you a few questions?\n#Person2#: Not at all.\n#Person1#: What's your favorite food?\n#Person2#: Hamburgers and french fries.\n#Person1#: What's your least favorite food?\n#Person2#: I never eat carrots and fish.\n#Person1#: How many meals do you have a day?\n#Person2#: Well, I always oversleep, so I never have breakfast. And I'd probably just have a chocolate bar and hamburgers for lunch. So I don't sit down for a meal till evening.\n#Person1#: OK, and is fresh fruit included in your diet?\n#Person2#: Not really. I know it's bad, but I'm just not in the habit of eating fruits really.","summary":"#Person1#'s from the students' union and asking #Person2# some questions to do a survey of students' eating habits. #Person2# answers all the questions.","topic":"eating habits"}
{"fname":"train_7007","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. Do you have any rooms available at the moment?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. How many nights do you want to stay?\n#Person1#: 4. If it's possible.\n#Person2#: OK, let me see. I'm sorry, sir. I'm afraid we can only give you a room for 2 nights. It's a very busy period right now. We're almost fully booked these days.\n#Person1#: Alright. I'll just stay for tonight then. It's too late to go to other hotels now. I'll search for another one tomorrow.\n#Person2#: That's an excellent idea, sir. And thank you for your understanding. So a single room for one night. Here is your key card and your room is on the seventh floor.\n#Person1#: Thanks. By the way, is there a swimming pool in the hotel?\n#Person2#: Yes, there is. It's on the fifteenth floor, but it closes at 10:00 PM. So it was closed 45 minutes ago already.\n#Person1#: That's too bad.\n#Person2#: We do have a gym that opens 24 hours. It's on the fourteenth floor.\n#Person1#: Great, thanks for letting me know.\n#Person2#: You're welcome, sir. Oh, before I forget, breakfast deserved on the second floor from 6:30 to 10:00 in the morning.","summary":"#Person1# wants a room for four nights, but #Person2# can only give 2 nights so #Person1# will just stay for tonight then. #Person2# tells #Person1# the pool is closed but the gym is still open.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_7008","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need my minibar restocked.\n#Person2#: Everything is gone, sir?\n#Person1#: There's not a drop left of anything.\n#Person2#: Is there anything in particular you want?\n#Person1#: Yes, the Perrier and the Jim Beam hit the spot. Let me have three more of each.\n#Person2#: Got it. Anything else?\n#Person1#: I really liked the apples. Bring me a couple of apples, please.\n#Person2#: Not a problem. Anything else?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, one more thing\n#Person2#: Someone will be up shortly with your order, sir.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for some drinks and apples to get #Person1#'s minibar restocked.","topic":"order room service"}
{"fname":"train_7009","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think that you look very cute today.\n#Person2#: Is that right? This is a brand new outfit.\n#Person1#: What store did you get it from?\n#Person2#: I went to Macy's and picked it out.\n#Person1#: I love your outfit right now.\n#Person2#: Well, I think you look nice today too.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I found these new shoes earlier at the store.\n#Person2#: I think that those are some really nice shoes. What kind are they?\n#Person1#: These are Chucks.\n#Person2#: Your shoes look really nice. How much did you get them for?\n#Person1#: They only cost me about forty dollars.\n#Person2#: I'm going to go get a pair for myself.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# admire each other's outfit today and talk about dressing. #Person1# compliments #Person2#'s outfit and #Person2# praises #Person1#'s shoes.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7010","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh!!! I have a horrible toothache.\n#Person2#: You should go to the dentist.\n#Person1#: I hate dentists.\n#Person2#: Well, suffer then. If you have a toothache, you have to go to the dentist.\n#Person1#: It always hurts. I hate going.\n#Person2#: Stop being such a baby. If it really hurts that much, just let them knock you out.\n#Person1#: O. K ., O. K ., I ' ll go.\n#Person2#: Good. You feel better after you do.","summary":"#Person1# has a toothache. #Person2# persuades #Person1# into seeing a dentist.","topic":"toothache"}
{"fname":"train_7011","dialogue":"#Person1#: What should I do to prepare for a job interview?\n#Person2#: An understanding of the basic workings of a company and the services or goods it provides is essential. Do you have that?\n#Person1#: Sort of, but I could know more, I guess.\n#Person2#: With that understanding, you can figure out what your company is looking for in terms of basic attitude. Right?\n#Person1#: I think that they are a very formal company.\n#Person2#: What you wear is important. So keep in mind what is suitable for the company and type of work you will be doing. Need help?\n#Person1#: I need a lot of help in this area.\n#Person2#: In addition to clothes we need to think about other basics, OK?\n#Person1#: Yes, what else should we think of?\n#Person2#: Be prompt. Don't forget to be friendly and interested. Listen carefully and listen to what they are really asking you. You'll be a hit!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what to prepare for a job interview. #Person2# considers it important to understand basic workings and advises #Person1# to pay attention to clothes and be prompt.","topic":"job interview preparation"}
{"fname":"train_7012","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, hot water overflowed from the bathtub. Would you help me?\n#Person2#: Would you turn off the tap?\n#Person1#: I did it.\n#Person2#: Then will you put all the towels under the bathroom door.\n#Person1#: Ok, I will.\n#Person2#: I will have our housekeeper come right away.\n#Person1#: I am sorry, I was too tired to fall asleep.\n#Person2#: When you woke up, the water was coming out the tub?\n#Person1#: Right. Can I compensate for the damage with the travel accident insurance?","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for help because hot water overflowed from #Person1#'s bathtub. #Person1# was too tired to notice the water but #Person1# is willing to compensate.","topic":"bathtub damage"}
{"fname":"train_7013","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you please show me the way to the human resource department?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but have you made an appointment ahead?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. I am Monica. I have made an appointment with your HR manager.\n#Person2#: Just a minute please. I ' ll make a call to the HR office. Yes, they confirm your appointment. Please come in. it is on the 3rd floor, room 3106. You can take the right elevator as the left on is in maintenance today.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You ' re welcome.","summary":"Monica has made an appointment with the HR manager. #Person1# confirms her appointment and shows her the way.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_7014","dialogue":"#Person1#: hello! What are you reading about in the newspaper?\n#Person2#: hello! I was exhausted form studying, so I decided to read the newspaper to relax. Unfortunately, the news is so depressing. There has been another murder in the city center. I ' m shocked that the pole\n#Person1#: people are starting to get frightened by it. Everyone will be relieved when they finally catch the murder.\n#Person2#: you mean if they catch the murderer. I ' m scared stiff about going into the city center at night.\n#Person1#: there must have been some good news in the newspaper. I can ' t believe that none of the news stories make you happy or excited.\n#Person2#: well, there was one good piece of news. You remember the local girl who was dying of a rare blood disease?\n#Person1#: yes. Her parents were raising money to have her treated in the united states.\n#Person2#: well, they ' Ve got the money and she ' s going tomorrow for treatment.\n#Person1#: I ' m so happy for the family! They must be very relieved and excited about that.\n#Person2#: I ' m sure they are. Oh, and a local man won the lottery. I ' m so jealous! I wish it were me! I buy a lottery ticket every week and I ' m amazed that I haven ' t even won a small prize yet. It ' s so unfair!\n#Person1#: don ' t be moody! I hope you ' re not tired, because we ' Ve been invited to a party this evening. I know how excited you get about parties.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# discuss the news from the newspaper. They are scared that there has been another murder in the city center. #Person2# also tells #Person1# that a girl got enough money to treat her disease and a man won the lottery.","topic":"news discussion"}
{"fname":"train_7015","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you are expecting your family.\n#Person2#: Yes, my parents, and soon my brother as well.\n#Person1#: I didn't know you had a brother.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, he is two years older than me. He lives in New Zealand so I don't see him that often.\n#Person1#: Oh, nice. Is he coming on his own or with the family?\n#Person2#: His son is coming as well. He wants to go to university here in England so they will visit a few universities while they are here.\n#Person1#: Does your brother have just one son?\n#Person2#: No, he has two daughters as well. His wife and daughters are visiting her parents. So I won't see them.\n#Person1#: I'm sure your parents are looking forward to seeing their grandson.\n#Person2#: Oh yes, they are really looking forward to it. They went to New Zealand last year and loved it.\n#Person1#: So when are they all coming?\n#Person2#: My parents are already here. My brother and nephew are arriving on Monday.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s family is coming. #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s brother's family and says #Person2#'s parents are already here and #Person2#'s brother and nephew will arrive on Monday.","topic":"talk about family"}
{"fname":"train_7016","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know that the dolphin is the most intelligent animal in the world?\n#Person2#: Yes. Dolphins have a big brain and they are very smart. They are also the fastest swimmers in the world.\n#Person1#: They must be amazing animals.\n#Person2#: They are. I read a story about a dolphin saving a A from drowning in the sea.\n#Person1#: I read that story too. They seem to be able to understand men.\n#Person2#: They sure can. Maybe they can interact with men better than monkeys and apes.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree that dolphins are smart and amazing because they're the fastest swimmers and they understand men.","topic":"dolphin discussion"}
{"fname":"train_7017","dialogue":"#Person1#: Those are the headlines for today, and now for the international weather report with Mike Sanderson.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Bob! This past week has been the beginning of Armageddon for many, a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred around the world. In Switzerland, a major avalanche was reported in the Alps. Fortunately, no one was injured. Due to to the extreme cold this winter, a blizzard has struck the US Midwest, causing classes in schools and universities to be temporarily canceled. Moving to to Latin American, Ecuador has suffered a six month drought that has not only affected farming, but has also forced the closure of the hydroelectric power plant that provides electricity for the entire country. In Chile, a major earthquake that registered seven point five on the Richter scale struck the southern region. Losses are reported to be in the billions. Authorities have not yet released an official statement.\n#Person1#: Not a great week for the world! Any good news?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not, Bob. One of the major volcanoes in Mexico has erupted, causing major floods and landslides in the region. Meanwhile, Mexico's coast has been hit by hurricane Liliana and officials say that all the seismic activity leads them to believe that a tsunami may hit Central America, affecting Honduras, Guatemala and Panama. That's all the news we have for today, but stay tuned for updates on the six o'clock news. Back to you Bob.","summary":"Bob is joined by Mike Sanderson and Mike gives a detailed international weather report. Mike says that a series of unprecedented meteorological events occurred and caused billions of losses.","topic":"weather report"}
{"fname":"train_7018","dialogue":"#Person1#: God, I didn't realize. I didn't, I didn't know. . .\n#Person2#: . . . Who you were with? I didn't know whom you were with.\n#Person1#: Excuse me?\n#Person2#: Sorry, it's from the Godfather. It's when the, when the movie producer realizes Tom Higgins had emissary of Vito Corleone, it's just before the horse's head ends up in the bed with all the bloody sheets, you know, wakes up, and AAAL! Never mind.\n#Person1#: You were spying on me, weren't you? You probably rented those children.\n#Person2#: Why would I spy on you?\n#Person1#: Because I am your competition which you know perfectly well, or you would not put up that sign just around the corner.\n#Person2#: The entrance to our store is around the corner. And there's no other way of saying that. It's not the name of our store. It's where it is. And you do not own the phrase around the corner.\n#Person1#: What is that? What are you doing? You're taking all the caviar! That caviar is a garnish?\n#Person2#: Look, the reason I came into your store is because I was spending the day with Annabell and matt. And I was buying them presents. I'm the type of guy who likes to buy his way into the hearts of children who are his relative. And there's only one place to find a children's book in the neighborhood. That will not always be the case. And it was yours. And it is a charming little bookstore. You probably sell what 350, 000 worth of books in a year.","summary":"#Person1# suspects that #Person2# is spying on #Person1# and is angry with #Person2#. #Person2# denies and explains to #Person1# that #Person2# just wants to buy some children's books which can only be found in #Person1#'s book store in the neighborhood.","topic":"interpersonal relationship crisis"}
{"fname":"train_7019","dialogue":"#Person1#: Melissa? I'd like to invite you to my wife's birthday party.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Frank. I'd love to come. When is it?\n#Person1#: Her birthday is on the 9th. We're going to have dinner at a Mexican restaurant, and then maybe go out dancing.\n#Person2#: Sounds like fun. You can count me in! Just give me directions to the restaurant.","summary":"Frank invites Melissa to his wife's birthday party. Melissa accepts.","topic":"party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7020","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mrs. Henderson.\n#Person2#: Hi, Steven. Do you have time and chat with me?\n#Person1#: Of course I have plenty of time. What's new?\n#Person2#: The new couple next door divorced. Have you heard about it?\n#Person1#: No. The Hills? Who filed for divorce first?\n#Person2#: I guess it Is Mrs. Hill. She sued for divorce on the grounds of her husband's misconduct with his secretary.\n#Person1#: Oh, maybe not. It's just your guess. Do not give currency to idle gossip.\n#Person2#: OK. I close my mouth.","summary":"Mrs. Henderson tells Steven that the Hills divorced but Steven asks her not to gossip.","topic":"gossiping"}
{"fname":"train_7021","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does she make any sense to you?\n#Person2#: No. It's all Greek to me.\n#Person1#: She's speaking French, not Greek.\n#Person2#: I know that. I mean I couldn't understand her at all.\n#Person1#: Me neither. All I have to do is study French hard.\n#Person2#: I wish you the best of luck.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# can't understand a woman speaking in French. #Person1# decides to study French hard.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7022","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you usually spend your time, now that you'Ve retired?\n#Person2#: Well, I nearly always get up at dawn. I don't like sleeping in late. The days are longer in summer than in winter, so I get up in summer. I usually do some exercise when I get up.\n#Person1#: What do you have for breakfast?\n#Person2#: I usually have cereal, but sometimes I cook a traditional English breakfast.\n#Person1#: that sounds nice. How do you spend your mornings?\n#Person2#: I usually do housework in mornings. I go shopping occasionally. I like to do all my shopping in one bag trip to the supermarket. I always drive to the big supermarket in the city center. It takes about 20 minutes to drive there.\n#Person1#: How do you spend your afternoons?\n#Person2#: I usually meet some friends and we play sports together or I might spend some time alone on my hobbies. I spend winter evening watching tv, but I spend summer evening at cultural events if I have time.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# spends #Person2#'s mornings and afternoons after retirement. #Person2# usually gets up early, does housework in the morning, and plays sports with friends in the afternoon.","topic":"spare time activities"}
{"fname":"train_7023","dialogue":"#Person1#: You see that chick over there?\n#Person2#: The one in the red shirt?\n#Person1#: Yeah. Isn't she hot?\n#Person2#: She's alright.\n#Person1#: Just alright? !? She's hot!\n#Person2#: Why don't you go talk to her?\n#Person1#: You think she's out of my league?\n#Person2#: Hell no! You're just a chicken that's all.\n#Person1#: C'mon. I get nervous when I talk to girls.\n#Person2#: Why don't you go stand next to her for a while and if an opportunity comes up, strike a conversation.\n#Person1#: What do I talk about?\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter. You gotta find what she's interested in and go with that.\n#Person1#: I don't know. . .\n#Person2#: Do you want me to go talk to her?\n#Person1#: No. Stay away from her.\n#Person2#: If you don't do anything, I'll bet somebody else will.\n#Person1#: Ok already. I'll try.","summary":"#Person2# encourages #Person1# to talk to a hot girl. #Person1# is at first timid but finally decides to try.","topic":"hit on girls"}
{"fname":"train_7024","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack and Mary broke up.\n#Person2#: it's so sad. They had been together for only two months. Do you know what the matter was?\n#Person1#: Mary said Jack was cheating on her. Jack was seeing a girl from his hometown. One day, Mary saw them holding hands and ended the relationship immediately.\n#Person2#: really? I'm very surprised. He doesn't look like a guy who'd ever do that sort of thing, right?\n#Person1#: no, he doesn't. Anyway, she found out that he had been two-timing her for a long time.\n#Person2#: maybe it is for the best. They are not suitable for each other because they have nothing in common and are completely different people.\n#Person1#: how so?\n#Person2#: he is an extrovert while she is an introvert. He likes parties while she hates them.\n#Person1#: poor Mary! She really liked him.\n#Person2#: anyway, she was right to end things and she deserves better.\n#Person1#: do you think they'll get back together?\n#Person2#: no, I don't think so. I know Mary. Once she makes a decision, she won't change her mind.\n#Person1#: I hope she'll recover soon.\n#Person2#: so do I.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Jack and Mary broke up because Jack was cheating on Mary. #Person2# thinks they are not suitable together because of different personalities and they hope Mary will recover soon.","topic":"gossiping"}
{"fname":"train_7025","dialogue":"#Person1#: A funny thing happened to me the other day.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes?\n#Person1#: I was just thinking about someone I went to school with, this boy I was quite friendly with in third grade. We used to hang out together - he lived next door - but then my parents moved and I changed schools and never saw him again.\n#Person2#: Mmm.\n#Person1#: Well, I was walking down Nan Jing Dong Lu ( Nan-Jing E. Rd. ) during my lunch break thinking about this boy-I have no idea why I was thinking about him.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes. And suddenly I heard someone call my name. I turned around and there was this man looking at me. I didn't recognize him at all, but he obviously knew who I was.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah, that's embarrassing when that happens.\n#Person1#: You got it. Well, he walked up to me and said my name again and then I realized it was the boy I had been thinking about, the one from third grade!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# accidentally met the man whom #Person1# was exactly thinking of. #Person1# went to school with the man in third grade.","topic":"funny experience sharing"}
{"fname":"train_7026","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter? You don't look well.\n#Person2#: I am worried.\n#Person1#: What about?\n#Person2#: My exam.\n#Person1#: Oh, is that all?\n#Person2#: I feel very nervous about it.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it. Try to look on the bright sight of things.","summary":"#Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s exam. #Person1# consoles #Person2#.","topic":"exam worries"}
{"fname":"train_7027","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's terrible how things have changed. You remember there used to be trees on all these hills.\n#Person2#: Really? There aren't many left now.\n#Person1#: No, they've all been cut down and now all the soil is washing away.\n#Person2#: Were there any animals in the forest?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can remember it very well that there used to be all sorts of animals and birds. But nowadays you just don't see the birds that you used to see around here.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about environmental changes. #Person1# says trees have been cut down and animals have left.","topic":"environment discussion"}
{"fname":"train_7028","dialogue":"#Person1#: We came too early. There're still three hours before the performance starts.\n#Person2#: I know. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed you, but I just couldn't stay at home and wait.\n#Person1#: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater?\n#Person2#: Why not? I'd love to do that.\n#Person1#: Here we go. There is a museum of the Beijing Opera art. ( They come to the museum of the Beijing Opera art. )\n#Person2#: Wow. Look at this. So delicate and beautiful. Did ancient Chinese people really wear them?\n#Person1#: Not really. They are just opera costumes. Do you like the embroidery?\n#Person2#: I surely do. They must have had advanced machines in ancient China to do that.\n#Person1#: No, no, no. They are all handmade, girl. You know, the ancient Chinese women were supposed to be good at needlework.\n#Person2#: Unbelievable! I could never do that.\n#Person1#: Very few can. That's why these clothes only appear in the museum.\n#Person2#: Listen! Some people are singing outside. Is it the opera?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I heard there was an opera fans club. They are probably practicing now. Wanna have a look?\n#Person2#: Yes, let's do it.\n#Person1#: Follow me. Make sure not to interrupt them.\n#Person2#: Of course not. We don't do that.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# came too early for a performance, so they go to visit a museum of the Beijing Opera art. #Person1# introduces the handmade costumes to #Person2# and takes #Person2# to hear people practicing operas.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7029","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, John. Have you finished reading the novel by Dickens borrowed from the library?\n#Person2#: No. I caught a cold two days ago. I only finish reading half of it.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. How are you feeling now?\n#Person2#: I'm feeling better today.\n#Person1#: How many days do you plan to finish reading it?\n#Person2#: About more three days, I think.\n#Person1#: OK. After three days, I will come to you for it.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"John tells #Person1# that he needs three more days to finish reading a book because of a cold.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_7030","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh!\n#Person2#: What fools we were!\n#Person1#: To think of it! All my old silver! It meant so much to me.\n#Person2#: And my new car. To think that he simply drove off with everything in my car. That's what hurts me most.\n#Person1#: What's so terrible too, is the fools we've made of ourselves.\n#Person2#: I hardly dare call the police. They'll just laugh at us.\n#Person1#: I'll never get over it. Oh, Harry, it was all so unnecessary. That man!! How could he do this to us after we'd put him up?\n#Person2#: And his story didn't even hold together. I feel such an idiot.","summary":"#Person1# and Harry's properties were stolen by a man they helped and they feel miserable.","topic":"suffer from robbery"}
{"fname":"train_7031","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Ah, hello. Do you have a service for buying Traveller's Cheques?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. How can I help? I can give you a simple introduction, if you'd like?\n#Person2#: That would be wonderful.\n#Person1#: We usually recommend our clients buy US Dollar Traveller's Cheques, as they can be exchanged for local currency all over the world. They are certainly the most versatile.\n#Person2#: But what if something happened to them? What would happen to my money?\n#Person1#: As soon as you purchase your Traveller's Cheques from us, you are covered. No matter if you lose them or they are stolen, we will replace them promptly. All we ask is for you to write down the reference number of each cheque and keep it in a safe place away from the actual cheques. We will need that number if you need to make a claim.\n#Person2#: OK, I'd like to purchase 500 US dollars worth of Traveller's Cheques, please.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy Traveller's Cheques and #Person1# gives a simple introduction. Finally, #Person2# decides to purchase 500 US dollars worth of Traveller's Cheques.","topic":"buy Traveller's Cheques"}
{"fname":"train_7032","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: My daughter. She is missing. I don't know where she is.\n#Person1#: What dose she look like?\n#Person2#: She has blond hair and blue eyes.\n#Person1#: What was she wearing?\n#Person2#: She has a yellow dress on and red sneakers.\n#Person1#: When did you last see her?\n#Person2#: I just saw her down the street. I don't know where she is. I don't know. . .\n#Person1#: How long has it been?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's been uh. . . fifteen minutes.","summary":"#Person2# comes to #Person1# to report that #Person2#'s daughter is missing. #Person1# asks about her appearance and whereabouts.","topic":"report somebody missing"}
{"fname":"train_7033","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a job as a clerk typist in English.\n#Person1#: I'm Mary Kelly. May I ask your name?\n#Person2#: My name is B. How are you, Miss Kelly?\n#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Zhuang. Sit down, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Miss Kelly.\n#Person1#: What are your qualifications for being a clerk typist?\n#Person2#: I can type 120 words a minute and I take shorthand at 80 words a minute.\n#Person1#: Would you be willing to take a typing and shorthand test?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would.\n#Person1#: ( After testing ) Your typing and stenography are pretty good. Would you be interested in applying for the job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to give it a try.\n#Person1#: All right. You need to have an interview with our manager, Mr. McBride. Let's go to his office.","summary":"Mr. Zhuang wants a job as a clerk typist and tells Miss Kelly his typing speed. Miss Kelly thinks Mr. Zhuang is good and will take him to the manager.","topic":"job hunting"}
{"fname":"train_7034","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK darling, I got some pizzas, potato chips, hot dogs and lots of cheese!\n#Person2#: Oh John, I thought we said we would start eating right! Remember? Our new healthy lifestyle? That's all junk food!\n#Person1#: Humph! Right, so what did you get?\n#Person2#: Well, healthy food, of course! I got some whole wheat bread, skimmed milk, fresh fish and organic carrots. . .\n#Person1#: Organic? What's organic? Do we need organic carrots. . . ?\n#Person2#: They were grown without using any chemicals that are harmful to our health. And yes, John, we need organic carrots. . .\n#Person1#: Oh, so organic vegetables are the ' green'option, right?\n#Person2#: Yup, better for the environment and better for us!\n#Person1#: Wait a minute, what's that? . . . Doughnuts? They organic doughnuts, Kelly?\n#Person2#: I like doughnuts.","summary":"John got some junk food, while Kelly bought healthy food and tells John it's environmentally-friendly, but John finds Kelly also bought doughnuts.","topic":"healthy eating"}
{"fname":"train_7035","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does your chicken taste all right?\n#Person2#: The chicken tastes wonderful, but it is kind of dry. Is your fish OK?\n#Person1#: My fish has good seasoning but is a little dry.\n#Person2#: It seems as if they got busy and left it sitting before it got to us.\n#Person1#: Yes, maybe they are short-handed in the kitchen tonight.\n#Person2#: Are your vegetables a little mushy?\n#Person1#: The vegetables seem to not be very fresh.\n#Person2#: Mine aren't so good, either.\n#Person1#: I usually enjoy the meals here, so I think that we should tell the waiter that there is something wrong with this meal.\n#Person2#: I think that we should let someone know. They will probably want to fix the problem.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are unsatisfied with the food they ordered and want to tell the waiter.","topic":"dine at restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_7036","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Are you new in this class?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I really don't know anyone.\n#Person1#: Did you just arrive in this country? You look a little nervous.\n#Person2#: No. I was here last semester, but I didn't find out about this class in time. So I'm taking it this semester.\n#Person1#: I took this course last semester too. Now I am taking it again!\n#Person2#: How is it? Did you learn anything here? Why are you taking it again?\n#Person1#: Wow, you have a lot of questions! I learned a lot. In fact, that's why I am taking it again. I get lots of practice in speaking, and also in writing. I'm sure you'll be glad you took this course. I'll even help you study if you'd like.\n#Person2#: That's just what I need. Thanks so much. You'Ve been a big help already.","summary":"#Person2# is new to a class. #Person1# offers #Person2# some information about the class and will help #Person2# study. #Person2# is grateful.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7037","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yeah, I'Ve just moved here, and I'd like to activate my cell phone, and I'm not sure if I should go with a prepaid plan, or a monthly rate plan.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, can I have a look at your phone? Unfortunately, this phone can't be used in the US. it's not compatible with our 3G network.\n#Person1#: What? Really? I don't really want to have to buy a new phone.\n#Person2#: Well, you're in luck! You see, if you sign up for our three-year plan, we'll throw in a handset for free.\n#Person1#: Really? What's the catch?\n#Person2#: There's no catch! You just choose a plan, sign a three-year contract and, that's it! Actually, we're running a special promotion right now, and we'regiving away a Blackberry Curve with our special Mega Value forty dollar plan.\n#Person1#: So what does this plan include?\n#Person2#: Well, you get nine hundred anytime minutes, and you can also enjoy free mobile to mobile calling to other Tel-Mobile clients, one thousand text messages per month, and unlimited evening and weekend minutes. Oh, and we also offer a rollover option.\n#Person1#: Wow, all this for forty dollars per month?\n#Person2#: That's right, plus the activation fee, the emergency services fee, the monthly service fee, oh, and any charges for extra minutes, and. . .","summary":"#Person1# comes to #Person2# to activate #Person1#'s cell phone and discusses with #Person2# about the service plans. #Person2# introduces their special Mega Value forty dollar plan and #Person1# is interested in it.","topic":"cell phone service"}
{"fname":"train_7038","dialogue":"#Person1#: Gongshan Development Co. , Ltd. may I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to speak to your export manager, please.\n#Person1#: May I ask who's calling, please?\n#Person2#: This is Mrs. Wang, from Jane coper.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry Mrs. wang, but Mr. Fu is not in at the moment.\n#Person2#: When will he come back, do you know?\n#Person1#: I suppose he will be back at 10.\n#Person2#: May I leave message?\n#Person1#: Of course.\n#Person2#: Please ask him to give me a call as soon as he return. he has my number.\n#Person1#: Ok, Mrs. wang. I'll do that.\n#Person2#: thank you. goodbye.","summary":"Mrs Wang calls to speak to Mr. Fu but he isn't available. #Person2# will tell Mr. Fu she has called.","topic":"call someone"}
{"fname":"train_7039","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen Bill recently?\n#Person2#: Yes. He's in hospital with a bad back. One morning, he just couldn't get out of bed. His wife called an ambulance and they took him to hospital. He's been there for a few days now.\n#Person1#: Daisy's in hospital too. She god food poisoning last week. She thinks she got it from some bad seafood.\n#Person2#: You have to be very careful with seafood. It tastes lovely, but it often causes upset stomachs. Have you heard anything from Tom?\n#Person1#: He's fine, but he had a fever last week. He probably just had a cold.\n#Person2#: He might be allergic to pollen. My niece is allergic to pollen. It seems like she has a cold, but in fact it's her allergy.\n#Person1#: I see. My niece just flew back from Australia to visit. She's got jetlag now. she's just resting today, but we'll probably go out somewhere tomorrow.\n#Person2#: It's nice that she's back for a while. Thinking of all these ailments, I got a splinter the other day. It took a long time for me to get it out of my skin. Look.\n#Person1#: Oh, your hand is still sore. You should put some ointment on it to stop the swelling.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You'Ve got a nasty bruise on your hand.\n#Person1#: Yes, I banged it against to cooker yesterday. It really hurt, but it's OK now. the bruise will disappear soon.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the physical conditions of their friends, their relatives, and themselves. #Person1# got a nasty bruise on #Person1#'s hand, and #Person2# got a splinter.","topic":"ailments"}
{"fname":"train_7040","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are from Japan, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes!\n#Person1#: I love Japan a lot.\n#Person2#: I am glad to hear that.\n#Person1#: Let's go to another place where my friend is working, let me pay here.\n#Person2#: Thank you, I'll pay next then.\n#Person1#: Oh, I must be going now ; it was nice talking with you.\n#Person2#: Check, please.\n#Person3#: 500 US dollars.\n#Person2#: No kidding! We have only 5 bottles of beer.\n#Person3#: You had champagne for the girl.","summary":"#Person1# chats with #Person2# and leaves. #Person2# pays their bill and is surprised that it's too high.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7041","dialogue":"#Person1#: To start with, may I ask why you chose to work at our company?\n#Person2#: First, you have had an impressive growth record, ever since the company had been founded for half a century. Second, I can improve myself by working here.\n#Person1#: Well, please look at the employment contract. I'd like to go over the main details again before signing. First, you will be getting a monthly salary, and no probation is involved.\n#Person2#: Yes, I get it. Will the medical plan cover me while on duty?\n#Person1#: Of course. A reasonable number of sick days will be covered by the company. Any extended illness will be covered by insurance. Have you read the other terms of the contract?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have read. In the contract, I am expected to be available up to two hours past normal working hours. Is that right?\n#Person1#: Yes, any approved overtime of more than two hours will be paid twice of the salary or take time-off.\n#Person2#: That's exactly my understanding.\n#Person1#: Good. Now, you sign here, you can start work the beginning of next month.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# chose the job because of the company's impressive growth record and chances of improvement. Then they go over some details of the contract. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the medical plan and overtime payment.","topic":"employment contract signing"}
{"fname":"train_7042","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have the letter of approval of employment?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't got one. My employment petition hasn't been approved yet.\n#Person1#: In that case, you are not allowed to work in China, until you get the employment petition.\n#Person2#: Ok, I see.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# isn't allowed to work in China without an employment petition.","topic":"work permission discussion"}
{"fname":"train_7043","dialogue":"#Person1#: That was a beautiful car. It's a new car, but it's totaled.\n#Person2#: Well, your insurance covers sufficient money to replace it. So you don't need to worry.\n#Person1#: I don't think I could afford that kind of car again. I think I'll have to choose something that is not as hard to replace.\n#Person2#: Since you are not the one who caused the accident, your insurance cost should be the same.\n#Person1#: What will happen if I chose a smaller car? Would the payments be the same?\n#Person2#: If you got a smaller car, the cost should be a little less depending on the model, age, and size. Would you still want full coverage?\n#Person1#: Yes.","summary":"#Person1# discusses with #Person2# about the insurance of #Person1#'s damaged car and finally decides on full coverage.","topic":"insurance discussion"}
{"fname":"train_7044","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear about Joe? She hasn't eaten for days.\n#Person2#: Why? What's eating her?\n#Person1#: Love sick. You know who she's in love with?\n#Person2#: I don't have the slightest idea.\n#Person1#: Someone you're living with.\n#Person2#: What? Not my Dad, I hope!?\n#Person1#: Come on, Mary, it's your brother, Jack.\n#Person2#: No kidding! Jack is such a log! He's never dated a girl.\n#Person1#: The problem with Joe is that she's too shy to tell him.\n#Person2#: And the problem with Jack is that he seems to have no interest in girls. He's putting his heart into his stamp collection.\n#Person1#: Well, if you want to help your friend, you should do something about it.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mary that Joe's in love with Mary's brother Jack. Mary is surprised and thinks Jack only loves his stamp collection.","topic":"love relationship discussion"}
{"fname":"train_7045","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ben, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: Well, I would say that I'm just drifting - - - here, in the pool.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Well, it's very comfortable just to drift here.\n#Person1#: Have you thought about graduate school?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Would you mind telling me then, what were those four years of college for? What was the point of all that hard work?\n#Person2#: You got me.\n#Person1#: Now listen, Ben. Look, I think it's a very good thing that a young man, after he's done some very good work, should have a chance to relax and enjoy himself, and lie around, and drink beer and so on. But after a few weeks I believe that person would want to take some stock in himself and his situation and start to think about getting off his ass.","summary":"#Person1# questions Ben for his indulgence in entertainment and urges him to work hard.","topic":"admonish someone"}
{"fname":"train_7046","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next please. Hello. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy a ticket for New York.\n#Person1#: Would you like one way or round trip?\n#Person2#: Round trip.\n#Person1#: When will you be leaving?\n#Person2#: When does the next plane leave?\n#Person1#: In about 2 hours.\n#Person2#: I'd like a ticket for that flight please.\n#Person1#: First class or coach?\n#Person2#: Coach.\n#Person1#: OK, let me check availability. I'm sorry. Tickets for that flight are sold out.\n#Person2#: How about the one after that?\n#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, that one still has seats available. Would you like me to reserve a seat for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: That'll be 120 dollars.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Thank you, here's your change.","summary":"#Person2# buys a round trip air ticket to New York with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"buy a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_7047","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy some running shoes. Maybe New Balance.\n#Person2#: Why do you need running shoes? You aren't a runner.\n#Person1#: But I exercise at the club. And I use the stepping machine. So I need good running shoes.\n#Person2#: That's not the same. Maybe you want to buy running-shoe-style shoes, but not real running shoes.\n#Person1#: What's the difference?\n#Person2#: There isn't much difference. But there is some difference. For one thing, real running shoes are much more expensive. They have very lightweight materials. They're designed for serious runner\n#Person1#: And what are running-shoe-style shoes?\n#Person2#: They look like running shoes. They have the same shape. And you can use them for running too. But they're not so serious. They aren't designed for serious runners. You can use them for exercises.\n#Person1#: But they aren't as light, right?\n#Person2#: That's right. If you want a really lightweight shoe, you should buy a high-quality running shoe.\n#Person1#: That's what I want. For exercising at the club. I can even spend 100 dollars on them. I don't care.\n#Person2#: But it's a waste of money. You won't really run in them! You don't need such a shoe to use exercise machines. It's just a waste of money.\n#Person1#: My sister has New Balance running shoes. I want shoes just like hers. I don't care if they're expensive. And they look cool too.\n#Person2#: Well, do what you like. There are different kinds of New Balance shoes though. You don't have to buy the most expensive.\n#Person1#: I want the best. My sister said good shoes are very important. For support. They support your feet.\n#Person2#: Your sister is a fitness expert, huh?\n#Person1#: No, but she exercises more than me.\n#Person2#: I really think you are stubborn about some things. But here. Let's look at the New Balance shoes.\n#Person1#: Here it is. This is what my sister has.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's it. That's their top model.\n#Person1#: I wonder if they have my size.\n#Person2#: Well, we can wait for the assistant to help us, or we can look through the boxes down here. What is your size?\n#Person1#: Here in America, it's six.\n#Person2#: Well, here you are. Size six. Woman's. 137 dollars. Wow, what a waste of money!\n#Person1#: It's none of your business. Let me try them on.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy the best running shoes no matter how much they would cost. #Person2# tells #Person1# the difference between running-shoe-style shoes and real running shoes and persuades #Person1# not to waste money on the best running shoes because it's unnecessary but #Person1# wouldn't listen.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7048","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where did you say you found your schoolbag?\n#Person2#: It was lying under a tree between the language lab and the library building.\n#Person1#: How do you like this bag?\n#Person2#: Yah! It's strong and wonderfully designed.\n#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: 69 dollars and 50 cents.\n#Person1#: I'll take one tomorrow. Oh. It's 6:30. I know the station gives the news every hour on the hour, but I don't know when they announce the weather.\n#Person2#: Ten minutes to and ten minutes after the hour.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s schoolbag and when the weather will be announced.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7049","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you there, Mary? \n#Person2#: I'm back. My bid on the Buddha is still the highest! \n#Person1#: How much is my stamp? \n#Person2#: Don't you want to hear more about my statue? \n#Person1#: Don't get ahead of yourself. Fat boy isn't yours yet. \n#Person2#: His name is not fat boy! You can be so rude sometimes. ","summary":"Mary talks about her statue but #Person2# only cares about #Person2#'s stamp.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7050","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to the beauty parlor. Do you want to come too? \n#Person2#: Sure. Let's go. What are you going to have done? \n#Person1#: I want to have a foot massage and haircut. \n#Person2#: A foot massage sounds like a great idea. They are very relaxing. I'd also like to have a mudpack on my face. It's supposed to help with your complexion. \n#Person1#: Good idea. We should also pedicures and manicures. \n#Person2#: This could become a very expensive trip to be beauty parlour! \n#Person1#: I think it's a good idea to pamper yourself occasionally. Don't you agree? \n#Person2#: Oh, I agree. We both work hard and a little beauty treatment can relieve stress. \n#Person1#: Maybe we should try a thai massage too. \n#Person2#: What's special about a thai massage? \n#Person1#: That's when the masseuse walk on your back and massage you with her feet. \n#Person2#: Sounds painful! ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a beauty parlor. They are planning to have several expensive beauty treatments to relieve working stress.","topic":"beauty parlor activities"}
{"fname":"train_7051","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why have you decided to change jobs? \n#Person2#: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field. Since my major was international banking, I really hope to work at a bank. \n#Person1#: Then, why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai? \n#Person2#: Because your bank is a new one, I think I'll be given more opportunities, and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here. \n#Person1#: It certainly is. But the work is also hard here. You need to put a lot of hard hours on the job to succeed in this field. \n#Person2#: I expect to work hard , madam. \n#Person1#: Do you mind going on frequent business traps? \n#Person2#: No, I enjoy travelling. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants the job because it fits in #Person2#'s major and #Person2# might have more opportunities. #Person1# says the work is hard but #Person2# doesn't mind.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7052","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are Zina's new programmers working out? \n#Person2#: I hate to admit it, but they're good. And fast. The Filipino kid is a genius. \n#Person1#: So you'll make the Stars. com deadline, and have us up and running next week? \n#Person2#: It'll be close, but we'll make it. \n#Person1#: Good. After Stars. com starts paying us, we won't need Vikam's cash anymore. \n#Person2#: And if we don't need them, we won't need Zina, either. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about how their company is working and the possible changes.","topic":"company affairs discussion"}
{"fname":"train_7053","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bye, mom! \n#Person2#: Wait, Jimmy, it's cold outside. Put a hat on! \n#Person1#: OK. Bye! \n#Person2#: No, wait, you will be too cold without mittens. \n#Person1#: Alright. See ya! \n#Person2#: Hold on, with that wind, you're going to catch a cold. Wear this scarf. \n#Person1#: Ok, see you after school. . . \n#Person2#: Oh. . . and ear muffs! Put these on. . . here we go. \n#Person1#: Mom? \n#Person2#: Yes, honey. . . \n#Person1#: I. . . I can't breathe. ","summary":"Jimmy is leaving for school but his mother insists on adding clothes to him until he is out of breath.","topic":"family talk"}
{"fname":"train_7054","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, I just finished reading a great book. It's about Steve Jobs.\n#Person2#: Really? But there are so many books about him now. What makes the one you read so special?\n#Person1#: Well, the one I read is by Walter Isaacson. It's different from the others, because Steve Jobs himself asked Isaacson to write it.\n#Person2#: Uhm, were they friends or something?\n#Person1#: Well, they knew each other well because Isaacson used to work for Time magazine in the 1980s. And he wrote about Apple products. But it was mostly a business relationship I think.\n#Person2#: So, what's the book about?\n#Person1#: Oh, his entire life. There's a lot of personal information about Steve Jobs, because so many people, including his wife, kids and closest coworkers, agreed to be interviewed only for this particular book.\n#Person2#: It sounds interesting. Did you learn anything that really surprised you?\n#Person1#: I always knew he was a tough person, but I was amazed at how sensitive he was. He actually cries a lot in the book.\n#Person2#: Really? Wow! I should definitely take a look.","summary":"#Person1# shares a book about Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson with #Person2#. #Person1# tells #Person2# the book has a lot of personal information about Steve Jobs and #Person1# is surprised that Steve Jobs was sensitive. #Person2# feels like reading the book.","topic":"book discussion"}
{"fname":"train_7055","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, sorry I'm late.\n#Person2#: I have just arrived here too.\n#Person1#: I plan to drive my car, but Bob has to meet his mother at the airport.\n#Person2#: You came here by bus?\n#Person1#: No, by taxi. But there was a jam on the way.\n#Person2#: OK, be seated please.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot, but why do you call me to meet here?\n#Person2#: I have to ask you for help but let's have dinner first.\n#Person1#: OK. I hear the dishes here are excellent.\n#Person2#: OK here is the menu.\n#Person1#: I'm really hungry after the boring meeting.\n#Person2#: What about the fried fish and steak?\n#Person1#: Wonderful! I like fish best.\n#Person2#: Would you like a cup of tea or coffee.\n#Person1#: Thanks. But I would like some orange juice.\n#Person2#: OK. Waiter?","summary":"#Person1# apologizes to #Person2# for being late for their meeting because of the traffic jam. #Person2# wants to ask #Person1# for help but they order food first.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7056","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Parker. When did you arrive home yesterday evening?\n#Person2#: At about 8:00 o'clock?\n#Person1#: What did you do right after you entered your flat?\n#Person2#: Well, I washed my hands and then watched the Sports News.\n#Person1#: When did you have supper?\n#Person2#: At about 8:45 I guess.\n#Person1#: Did you stay at home all evening?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: But your friend said, that he phoned you several times between 8:00 and 9:00. But you didn't answer.\n#Person2#: Well, I think I was in the bath at that time.\n#Person1#: No, you weren't, you were not even at home last night, you robbed a bank in James Street.","summary":"#Person1# questions Mr. Parker about Mr. Parker's whereabouts yesterday evening and accuses Mr. Parker of robbing a bank.","topic":"interrogation"}
{"fname":"train_7057","dialogue":"#Person1#: I made a reservation earlier this week, but I have to cancel it.\n#Person2#: No problem, sir. Just tell me your name, phone number, and date of reservation.\n#Person1#: Great! I'm Rudy Randolph, 818-555-1234, and my reservation was for April 9 to 15.\n#Person2#: Okay, sir, let me hit the delete button, and your reservation will be cancelled.\n#Person1#: That was nice and fast. Thanks.\n#Person2#: Not at all.","summary":"Rudy asks #Person1# to cancel his reservation for April 9 to 15.","topic":"Reservation"}
{"fname":"train_7058","dialogue":"#Person1#: Believe it or not, tea is the most popular beverage in the world after water.\n#Person2#: Well, people from Asia to Europe all enjoy tea.\n#Person1#: Right. And China is the homeland of tea.\n#Person2#: Yes, Chinese people love drinking tea so much. Some even claim they can't live without tea.\n#Person1#: Do you know there are several catagories of Chinese tea?\n#Person2#: Yes, I believe there are green teas, black teas and scented teas. Any Others?\n#Person1#: Well, have you ever heard of Oulong tea and compressed tea?\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah. Oulong tea is good for one's health. isn't it?\n#Person1#: You surely know a lot about Chinese tea.\n#Person2#: Sure, I like drinking tea at teahouses.\n#Person1#: Oh, so do I.\n#Person2#: Why don't we go for one now?\n#Person1#: Great. We can chat while enjoying a cup there.\n#Person2#: Let's go!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# tea is the most popular beverage and they talk about the categories of Chinese tea. #Person2# then invites #Person1# to a teahouse.","topic":"Tea"}
{"fname":"train_7059","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am an eloquent speaker in the classroom. But when I face a stranger outside, I get tongue-tied and nothing comes out.\n#Person2#: You should pay close attention to your manner of speaking. Speech is a reflection of personality, you know. You should reflect confidence by speaking in a low voice, loud enough to be heard without being aggressive or overpowering.\n#Person1#: I will go out of my way to catch the attention of the interviewer.\n#Person2#: Your speech should not call attention to itself, but should reveal your individuality and ability.\n#Person1#: I'm very shy. I think I might shake in my boots at the moment I meet the interviewer.\n#Person2#: You'd better overcome your nervousness. it is considered an indication that you lack self-confidence.\n#Person1#: Another problem is that I dare not look into their eyes whenever I meet strangers, especially foreigners.\n#Person2#: In China, it is impolite to look into the senior speakers eyes while speaking. But in Western countries it is the opposite. Eye contact gives a strong feeling of sincerity. Looking downwards or sideways shows that you are either insincere or absent-minded.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else that I should pay attention to in an interview?\n#Person2#: Yes. Don't eat onions or garlic before you come. If you do you'll have bad breath.\n#Person1#: I'll remember to bring gum with me.\n#Person2#: You should never chew gum or smoke during an interview, even if you are allowed to do so.\n#Person1#: I remember now. Your advice is very helpful.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# interview advice, including speaking in a confident manner, not to eat garlic, and never chewing gum. #Person2# thinks #Person1# is nervous because #Person1# lacks self-confidence.","topic":"Interview advice"}
{"fname":"train_7060","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Is everything OK, there?\n#Person2#: I'm having a little trouble with this form.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: There are two types of L \/ C here and I'm not sure which one I want.\n#Person1#: That's right, there's'revocable'and'irrevocable'. We usually go for the irrevocable one, it's the most popular.\n#Person2#: So, I should choose that one?\n#Person1#: I would recommend it, yes. Then you just need to complete that form.\n#Person2#: I see. It's very nice of you to help me. Is this form alright?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's all in order. Let's get this processed for you, then.","summary":"#Person2# is not sure which type of L\/C to choose on a form. #Person1# recommends choosing the irrevocable one.","topic":"Form"}
{"fname":"train_7061","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Cindy. I thought I'd missed you.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am very sorry, Hans. Thank you for waiting for me. You must have been here a long time already.\n#Person1#: It's all right.\n#Person2#: I was caught in the heavy rain, or I would have come earlier. I am sorry I kept you waiting.\n#Person1#: I was in a comfortable place, so really, it's no problem. I am happy to see you. Did the rain hold you up long?\n#Person2#: Yes. When I came out of the subway, it was raining cats and dogs. And I forgot my umbrella. So I had to wait for the rain to let up.\n#Person1#: I totally understand.","summary":"Cindy explains she's late because she forgot her umbrella and had to wait for the rain out. Hans says it's no problem.","topic":"Rain"}
{"fname":"train_7062","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa, I'm so glad to see you. How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Fine. I miss you so much, uncle Benjamin.\n#Person1#: Me too. We haven't seen each other for years.\n#Person2#: It's been 3 years now.\n#Person1#: How time flies! Now you are a college student out of a little girl.\n#Person2#: How is aunty Shirley?\n#Person1#: Couldn't be better.\n#Person2#: How has May been?\n#Person1#: She's been good. She is in grade one in Joy Chain high school. And she dreams to be a volunteer in 2008.","summary":"Uncle Benjamin and Lisa haven't seen each other for years. They greet each other and family members.","topic":"Reunion"}
{"fname":"train_7063","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey John, nice skates. Are they new?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I just got them. I started playing ice hockey in a community league. So, I finally got myself new skates.\n#Person1#: What position do you play?\n#Person2#: I'm a defender. It's a lot of fun. You don't have to be able to skate as fast on defense.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you're a pretty big guy. I play goalie, myself.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah? Which team?\n#Person1#: The Rockets.\n#Person2#: Really? I think we play you guys next week. Well, I have to go to practice. See you later.\n#Person1#: All right, see you later.","summary":"#Person1# sees John's new skates and finds out John plays defender. #Person1# plays goalie and they will play each other next week.","topic":"New Skates"}
{"fname":"train_7064","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! I'm Penny, I moved here just now.\n#Person2#: Oh, Penny, I'm Leonard, glad to meet you.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too. I thought I should come and say hello to you. I haven't known anybody.\n#Person2#: It is hard to get used to a new place, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes. Would you like to come here later to have a coffee? Bring all your family.\n#Person2#: We'd like to. Can you tell me when we go?\n#Person1#: About 4.\n#Person2#: OK. Do you want us to bring something?\n#Person1#: No, just come here.\n#Person2#: OK, see you later.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Penny moves in and meets Leonard and invites him to bring his family to have a coffee at about 4.","topic":"Moving in"}
{"fname":"train_7065","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which season do you like best?\n#Person2#: I like spring.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Oh, everything comes back to life in spring and the weather gets warmer.\n#Person1#: I like spring, too. We can go for a walk and enjoy the fresh air.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both like spring. They will go for a walk.","topic":"Season"}
{"fname":"train_7066","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think are the most important things to do when running a business?\n#Person2#: Well, there are several things. Of course, you must do everything you can to keep costs down and revenues high.\n#Person1#: So, do you think workers should be paid as little as possible?\n#Person2#: No. if you do that, the workers won't like their jobs. They will be less efficient and you will get a high staff turnover. Those things will increase you costs.\n#Person1#: How can a business maximise revenues?\n#Person2#: You need to invest in some good advertising. You have to know where your potential customers are and target them. It's no good trying to sell computer games to older people. The market is too small.\n#Person1#: What else do you suggest?\n#Person2#: Find out what other companies charge for the same products or services. Price yourself near the low end. Don't be much cheaper than everyone else, because many customers distrust very cheap things. They think that is must be poor quality if it's that cheap.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# advice on running a business such as paying the workers decently, advertising, and pricing on the low end but not too cheap.","topic":"Running a Business"}
{"fname":"train_7067","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Dora! What kind of books do you like to read?\n#Person2#: I read everything I can get my hands on but I like love stories best. What do you think about the love stories?\n#Person1#: I hate to tell you this, but they are nothing but sob stories.\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I like them. Then what's your favorite book?\n#Person1#: I'm fond of history books.\n#Person2#: Oh, the history books are dull to me.","summary":"Dora likes love stories but #Person1# dislikes them. #Person1# likes history books while Dora dislikes them.","topic":"Stories"}
{"fname":"train_7068","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good game?\n#Person2#: Not bad. But too hot for me today.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. Kind of hard to concentrate, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Absolutely. Who were you playing with?\n#Person1#: Oh, just on my own. I just joined, so I don't really have any partners.\n#Person2#: Really? Oh, well, in that case we should play together some time. What's your handicap?\n#Person1#: 16. Yours?\n#Person2#: No kidding! I'm 16, too. We should definitely play together some time. My name's Bob.\n#Person1#: Jane. Nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Me too. So, do you like the course?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's fine. However, I personally think the fairways between the greens are a bit too long, especially for such a hot climate. Don't they have carts?\n#Person2#: Well, they used to, but they got rid of them because of environmental concerns.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's good. I guess the caddies were pleased.\n#Person2#: Actually, in my opinion, the carts were better because you don't have to tip them.\n#Person1#: Yes, but look at it this way, getting rid of the carts probably gives more work to local people, which is a good thing, right?\n#Person2#: Possibly, but I still miss them! What bothers me is that the heat makes the caddies'life quite hard. One member's caddy fainted last week!\n#Person1#: How awful, poor guy.\n#Person2#: Right. Luckily it was on the eighteen hole, quite near the clubhouse, so he didn't have far to carry him.\n#Person1#: Oh, my God, you're kidding me! He carried him back?\n#Person2#: Yup.","summary":"Bob and Jane find out they have the same handicap. Bob says carts are better than caddies but Jane says caddies give more work to local people. Bob says one caddy fainted and the member had to carry him back.","topic":"Golf"}
{"fname":"train_7069","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your office called and said that the owners had made a counter-offer to my offer to purchase their house.\n#Person2#: To your offer of three hundred and twenty thousand dollars, the owners have counter-offered three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.\n#Person1#: I think that maybe I should accept their offer.\n#Person2#: You, of course, have two ways of responding. You can say yes or come up with another offer.\n#Person1#: I want to make another offer, but I am afraid that they will decline and I will lose this house.\n#Person2#: There is always a chance that someone could outbid you, but you could try one more offer if you like.\n#Person1#: I would now like to offer three hundred and thirty thousand dollars as a counter-offer.\n#Person2#: After the owners get home from work tonight, I will approach them with your offer.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me how long it will take them to get back to me?\n#Person2#: I don't think that it will take as long as the response to the first offer.","summary":"#Person1#'s offer is counter offered by the owner. #Person1# offers once more. #Person2# will get back to #Person1# when the owner responds.","topic":"Housing"}
{"fname":"train_7070","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you show me some jade, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Do you like a jade necklace?\n#Person1#: No, but I do like jade bracelets.\n#Person2#: Here are all kinds of jades. Choose whatever you like, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you. ( A moment later ) Oh, this one is quite impressive. I'll take it. By the way, do you sell pearl earrings?\n#Person2#: Yes. Natural pearls or cultured pearls? We have both kinds.\n#Person1#: I wonder which looks more lustrous.\n#Person2#: Well, natural pearls are of higher value, but the cultured pearls have equal lustre and are just as beautiful.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. I think I prefer a natural one.","summary":"#Person1# prefers jade bracelets over necklaces. #Person1# chooses one from the options given by #Person2#. #Person1# prefers the natural pearl.","topic":"Jade"}
{"fname":"train_7071","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy some grapes.\n#Person1#: What kind of grapes do you want?\n#Person2#: People say grapes from XinJiang are much sweeter than other kinds. Please give me a kilo of that.\n#Person1#: Ok, wait a moment please.\n#Person2#: Make sure they are fresh.\n#Person1#: Trust me.","summary":"#Person1# buys a kilo of fresh Xinjiang grapes from #Person2# because they are sweeter.","topic":"Grapes"}
{"fname":"train_7072","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have anything in particular that you would like our firm to take into account?\n#Person2#: Yes, my house is far away from here. May I ask for an apartment?\n#Person1#: No problem. We will offer you a room with one bedroom and a kitchen. .\n#Person2#: That's great. Thank you so much.","summary":"#Person2# asks for an apartment because #Person2#'s house is far from the firm.","topic":"Firm"}
{"fname":"train_7073","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is 5735647 5.\n#Person2#: Hello, this is John. I wanna speak to Linda, please.\n#Person1#: This is Linda.\n#Person2#: Hi, Linda. I want to invite you to a dinner tomorrow evening.\n#Person1#: Really? What time and which restaurant?\n#Person2#: At seven thirty pm, Longing Chinese restaurant. And I'll go to your home and pick you up at 7.\n#Person1#: Ok, I'll wait for you at 7pm at home. Anything else?\n#Person2#: No, have a nice day!\n#Person1#: Thank you. Bye.\n#Person2#: See you.","summary":"John invites Linda to dinner at a Chinese restaurant through a call. Linda accepts it.","topic":"Invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7074","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ann, let's go, or we will be late.\n#Person2#: What time is it?\n#Person1#: It is already 10:25.\n#Person2#: Well, we still have about 15 minutes.\n#Person1#: What time did you say the train is leaving?\n#Person2#: 12:05. And it takes only 20 minutes to get to the station by bus.\n#Person1#: Yes, but what will happen if the bus is late?\n#Person2#: Relax, those buses run every 10 minutes, so we have plenty of time.\n#Person1#: ( still on the bus. ) What time is it?\n#Person2#: It is a quarter to twelve.\n#Person1#: Oh dear, we will miss our train.","summary":"#Person1# is worried about missing the train while Ann is relaxed because they still have time.","topic":"Missing the Train"}
{"fname":"train_7075","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here is my boarding pass. Can you tell me where my seat is?\n#Person2#: Follow me and I will lead you to your seat.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Can you please put my luggage in the overhead bin for me?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: Thanks so much.","summary":"#Person1# boards and asks #Person2# to help with luggage.","topic":"Boarding"}
{"fname":"train_7076","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Tina, it's Joe.\n#Person2#: Hi, Joe.\n#Person1#: What's the weather like there today?\n#Person2#: It's really cold. It snowed all day and the school closed early.\n#Person1#: What's the temperature?\n#Person2#: It's 20 degrees below zero now. It was even colder this morning.\n#Person1#: Have you heard what the weather is going to be like tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I was watching the news a little earlier. They said it's probably going to snow tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I really don't like the winter. I wish it were summer.\n#Person2#: Me too. How's the weather where you are?\n#Person1#: It's not too bad, but it's pretty cold here too. I heard it's going to be a little warmer tomorrow.","summary":"Tina says it's snowing and will snow tomorrow. Both Joe and Tina dislike winter and Joe says it's also cold at his place but will be warmer tomorrow.","topic":"Weather"}
{"fname":"train_7077","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm John Sandals, and I have a reservation.\n#Person2#: Would you show me your ID, sir, please?\n#Person1#: Here you go.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Now, sir, do you have a credit card?\n#Person1#: Certainly! Would you like my American Express card?\n#Person2#: Regrettably, Mr. Sandals, we accept only MasterCard or VISA.\n#Person1#: I thought American Express was accepted everywhere. Never mind. Here's my VISA.\n#Person2#: Thanks. You're in room 507, a big, nonsmoking room, with a queen bed. Is that okay, sir?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's just fine.\n#Person2#: I'm happy to hear that. Here is your key. Just dial 0 if you need anything.","summary":"John checks in with his ID. He finds out his American Express doesn't work so he uses VISA instead. #Person2# gives John his key.","topic":"Shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7078","dialogue":"#Person1#: Be quick. Put our bags in the deposit box.\n#Person2#: We got a problem. The deposit boxes are all full. We should have come earlier.\n#Person1#: I told you to hurry up a thousand times. You just put a deaf ear to it.\n#Person2#: Did you? I didn't hear you. It was too noisy.\n#Person1#: I surely did! Ask the customer service counter if we can deposit our stuff there.\n#Person2#: They say we can't. They don't look after customers'stuff.\n#Person1#: It's all your fault! Now we can't get in shopping.\n#Person2#: OK, it's my fault. I'll stay here and look after our stuff. You can get in, shopping with Daniel and May.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea!\n#Person2#: Hey, don't forget to buy a suit for me.\n#Person1#: What color do you want?\n#Person2#: Black, of course.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# can't shop because the deposit boxes are full. The customer service doesn't look after customer's stuff so #Person2# will look after their stuff and asks #Person1# to buy a suit.","topic":"Check in"}
{"fname":"train_7079","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you had any publications?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have published some articles in China Daily and Economist.\n#Person1#: How about your communication skills?\n#Person2#: As a journalist, I have strong communication skills. I am good at both discourse management and strategic competence.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# has published in China Daily and Economist and has strong communication skills.","topic":"Interview"}
{"fname":"train_7080","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your education going on in Australia?\n#Person2#: I'm going to graduate this summer.\n#Person1#: Where are you going to work then, in Australia or back in China?\n#Person2#: I'm planning to return to China after graduation.\n#Person1#: Why are you choosing to leave a foreign country? Many people are reluctant to leave the superior living environment abroad.\n#Person2#: Well, I think personal development is much more important than simply having a superior living environment.\n#Person1#: Yeah, China's developing so fast and development opportunities can be found almost in every corner of the country.","summary":"#Person1# wonders why #Person2# is leaving Australia for China after graduation. #Person2# thinks personal development is superior to the living environment.","topic":"Plans"}
{"fname":"train_7081","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know what exporters consider?\n#Person2#: Well, they consider some distinct but related problems, such as seeking for a target market or locating the promising customer. An exporter needs to know about the social characteristics of people he is dealing with.\n#Person1#: Could you talk about it in detail?\n#Person2#: Ok. You need to know what they like or dislike, what religions they follow. Especially you need to know how they behave, their habits and their way of life, the things that they are used to. Sometimes, people in different countries, have varying outlooks for cultural, political, religious.\n#Person1#: I understand. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# what an exporter considers and talks about it in detail.","topic":"Exporter"}
{"fname":"train_7082","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you were promoted to general manager of IBM's China Headquarters.\n#Person2#: That's true. I got the news yesterday.\n#Person1#: You did a good job for the company. You deserve it.\n#Person2#: You're flattering me.\n#Person1#: So. this is your first day in the new position. How do you feel?\n#Person2#: Not bad. I'm confident. And I like challenges.\n#Person1#: I believe you are cut out for this position. You're an outstanding individual.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# congratulates #Person2#'s promotion and believes #Person2# is ready. #Person2# is confident and thanks #Person1#.","topic":"Promotion"}
{"fname":"train_7083","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. Have you been watching any of the World Cup soccer matches?\n#Person2#: Well, I was watching until my favorite team was bounced out of the first round of play. I mean, they should have made all the way to the second round, but a whole series of events cost the team the opportunity to prove themselves on the world stage.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, in the first match, two of their star players were out with nagging injuries, so the rest of the players, unfortunately, just couldn't keep up with the opposing team.\n#Person1#: Well, that just life. I mean every team is going to have players out with injuries.\n#Person2#: Yea, but that's beside the point. And, and then, in the second game, the refs made some terrible calls, allowing the opposing team to slip by with a victory. I mean, we were robbed on that one. The refs must have been walking in their sleep!\n#Person1#: But, didn't one of your own players accidentally kick the ball twice into his own goal? I mean that doesn't sound like a bad call to me.\n#Person2#: That's just beside the POINT!\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: And finally, our team was ahead in the final watch---I mean they were way out ahead until the other team rallied in the final three minutes of play to squeak out a victory. It was a total embarrassment for our team. Our team was booed. All I can say is that the sun must have been in our players' eyes ...\n#Person1#: Uh, wasn't it a night game?\n#Person2#: That's beside the point, too. You just not understanding anything I'm saying.\n#Person1#: So, who are you rooting for now, seeing that your team has been eliminated?\n#Person2#: Ah, I can't watch any more soccer, so I've been following an online chess tournament.\n#Person1#: What?! Now, that has to be the most ridiculous reaction I have ever heard of. So, you're going to completely boycott the rest of the play just because your team got bounced out of the tournament?\n#Person2#: Ah, forget it. You just don't understand.","summary":"#Person2# finds excuses for the soccer team's loss in the World Cup. #Person1# asks which team will #Person2# root for next, but #Person2# is instead following an online chess tournament.","topic":"World Cup"}
{"fname":"train_7084","dialogue":"#Person1#: When do you want to leave for that seaside town, Martha?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure yet, but maybe we should leave on Friday after work. It's a long drive, but I'd rather get there late Friday than midday Saturday. We have three days off this time, after all.\n#Person1#: How long is it?\n#Person2#: Five or six hours.\n#Person1#: So you leave at 4:30 right after work and you will be there around 9:00 or 10:00?\n#Person2#: I suppose so. And we could still have a good night's sleep.\n#Person1#: What are you going to take?\n#Person2#: Mostly shorts and T-shirts.\n#Person1#: You don't think it's going to be a bit cold at night at the seaside?\n#Person2#: Maybe. I'm going to take a sweater or a light coat--just in case.\n#Person1#: Hope you have a good time there.","summary":"Martha tells #Person1# she will leave on Friday to the seaside town because it is a long drive. She will take mostly shorts and T-shirts. #Person1# wishes her a good time.","topic":"Travel"}
{"fname":"train_7085","dialogue":"#Person1#: Christmas is coming up. Han Meimei, let me ask you a question.\n#Person2#: Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Do you celebrate Christmas?\n#Person2#: No, we have Chinese New Year's celebrations.\n#Person1#: But Christmas is the biggest holiday of the year. People are busy shopping and preparing presents for relatives and friends before Christmas Eve.\n#Person2#: That sounds exciting.\n#Person1#: Children hang their stockings over the fireplace so that Father Christmas can fill them with sweets and toys.\n#Person2#: What if they don't have a fireplace?\n#Person1#: No problem. They always find some place to hang them. By the way, what are you going to do at Christmas?\n#Person2#: My teacher, Professor Smith and his wife have invited me to a Christmas dinner.\n#Person1#: Sounds great.","summary":"Han doesn't celebrate Christmas so #Person1# tells Han about Christmas traditions. Han is invited by Professor Smith to a Christmas dinner.","topic":"Christmas"}
{"fname":"train_7086","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, would you like some free candies?\n#Person2#: Sure. What are you handing these out for?\n#Person1#: Well, we're trying to gather some volunteers for the day care center.\n#Person2#: Uh...\n#Person1#: It's OK. You don't have to volunteer if you eat the candies.\n#Person2#: I'm just playing around. Actually, I have some free time in the mornings after I go jogging. What exactly do you need?\n#Person1#: It's wide open right now, everything from playground assistants to diaper changers.\n#Person2#: Oh, I might pass on the latter. But spending some time on the playground with some small kids might be fun.\n#Person1#: Well, you're quite warm-hearted. I haven't even mentioned the benefits but you're volunteering.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, what are the benefits?\n#Person1#: Well, since you said you'd be likely to take a morning shift, there would be a free breakfast personally prepared by the cook.\n#Person2#: Great!","summary":"#Person2# is trying to gather volunteers for a daycare center with candies. #Person1# thinks being a playground assistant might be fun. #Person2# would offer free breakfast as a benefit.","topic":"Volunteer"}
{"fname":"train_7087","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alright, Sara, we know that you are planning something big for John's birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind?\n#Person2#: I want to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France. And I'll send her a plane ticket, so that she can be here for his birthday.\n#Person1#: Boy! What an excellent plan! That's something special. I kind of guessed you had some secret plan and were waiting for the right time to tell me.\n#Person2#: Well, I didn't want to say anything until I was sure she could come.","summary":"Sara invites John's sister from France to John's birthday. #Person1# likes the plan. Sara tells #Person1# only when she's sure John's sister can come.","topic":"Birthday Surprise"}
{"fname":"train_7088","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at them! They've the latest Adidas shoes.\n#Person2#: You've already had a pair of shoes.\n#Person1#: They cost only $100.\n#Person2#: $1007 For a pair of shoes?\n#Person1#: But they are the latest. I just want to get them. There is a match next week. Oh, Mum, please!\n#Person2#: Ok, this is the last time.","summary":"#Person1# wants the latest Adidas shoes and asks #Person2# for them. #Person2# buys them and says it's the last time.","topic":"Shoes"}
{"fname":"train_7089","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Bill's Fabric World. What can I do for you today? \n#Person2#: I was wondering if you guys also tailor clothes? \n#Person1#: Sure we do! We have the best tailors in the country! What is it that you need exactly? \n#Person2#: Well, I'm looking to get a custom-made suit. \n#Person1#: Excellent! We have the finest cashmeres at affordable prices. How about we get you measured? Let's start off by measuring the width of your shoulders. Now, let's measure the length of your arms and this bit around your neck here. \n#Person2#: Can you make sure you leave a little extra space in the collar? My neck gets easily irritated. \n#Person1#: No problem! Now for your pants, let me just measure your waist and the inseam. \n#Person2#: You might also want to leave a little extra room in the waist area. I tend to gain a few pounds over the holidays. \n#Person1#: OK. Now you can pick your fabric and pattern design. Please follow me. ","summary":"#Person2# wants a suit tailored with extra space in the collar and waist. #Person1# measures #Person2# and will let #Person1# pick the fabric and pattern design.","topic":"Suit"}
{"fname":"train_7090","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me what university you want to go to, John? \n#Person2#: Pardon? \n#Person1#: What university would you enter? \n#Person2#: University? Why? You asked me last year. \n#Person1#: Oh, I forget. Sorry. \n#Person2#: I went to Harvard University. \n#Person1#: Did you? And what course did you take there? \n#Person2#: God save me! Is there anything wrong with you? Didn't I tell you? \n#Person1#: I've not known. Perhaps, I've got a bad memory. \n#Person2#: I did a B. A. in economics. Remember? \n#Person1#: Terrific! B. A. , again and again-B. A. ","summary":"John tells #Person1# that he went to Harvard and majored in Economics. John is irritated because he has told #Person1# before.","topic":"Forgetfulness"}
{"fname":"train_7091","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the Pan-American Club. May I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes. I believe you have a luncheon meeting this coming Wednesday. Could you give me some more information about that? \n#Person1#: Yes, of course. The guest speaker is Professor David of a University, and he'll be lecturing about The impact of the Oil Crisis on Latin America. \n#Person2#: Mmm, that sounds very interesting. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1#'s meeting about the Oil crisis in Latin America with Professor David will be interesting.","topic":"Meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7092","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom?\n#Person2#: What are you doing here down at the beach? I thought you said you were going to buy some things for school?\n#Person1#: Uh, I did buy some things.\n#Person2#: Well, what did you buy? What do you have in your backpack?\n#Person1#: Let's see, I have 3 notebooks, 5 pencils, 2 erasers and...\n#Person2#: Wait, two smartphones? What do you need with two smartphones?\n#Person1#: Well, I use one to call you and Dad, and the other to call my uh, my teachers. Yeah, that's it.\n#Person2#: Right. And what else did you buy?\n#Person1#: Um, I have a new iPad. You know, my birthday is coming up.\n#Person2#: Your birthday isn't until June that 6 months away?\n#Person1#: Well, dad thought it was a good idea.\n#Person2#: How did you pay for all that?\n#Person1#: Well, uh, oh, look at the time, I've got to go. Bye mom.\n#Person2#: Hey, where is my credit card? Come back!","summary":"#Person1# checks what #Person2# bought for school but finds two smartphones and an iPad. #Person2# leaves in a hurry before giving back #Person1#'s credit card.","topic":"Shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7093","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark, how are you?\n#Person2#: Actually I'm really fed up. It's about Jane. I want to be friends with her, but I just don't know how to make her notice me or... \n#Person1#: Wait a minute. Look, Jane is in your chemistry class, isn't she? You are good at chemistry. You could offer to help with her chemistry homework. How about that?\n#Person2#: But she is better than me at chemistry.\n#Person1#: OK, well, there's a party at David's house on Friday night. You could invite her to go with you.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't think I'll need to. David is her cousin.","summary":"Mark wants to be friends with Jane but can't get close. #Person1# suggests helping Jane with chemistry and going to David's party. Mark says both ideas won't work.","topic":"social skills"}
{"fname":"train_7094","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but I think I know you from somewhere. My name is Adam Miller.\n#Person2#: Righ, Mr.Miller. My name is Laura Elliott. I remember you. You gave a great presentation at the conference last November in San Francisco. It was really an impressive speech. You looked so confident.\n#Person1#: Oh, thanks for saying so. I'm going to attend this year's conference next month. That's on March twelfth, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right and I'm supposed to make a presentation this year. This will be the first time for me to present in front of such a large audience, so I'm kind of anxious. I'll see you then.","summary":"Miller meets Laura and finds out they've met at the conference before, Laura was impressed by Miller's speech. Miller will attend this year's conference and Laura will be presenting as well.","topic":"Conference"}
{"fname":"train_7095","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, I'd like to buy a cake.\n#Person2#: No problem sir, we have many cakes here, what size would you like?\n#Person1#: Well, it's for my coworker's birthday, there are 14 people in the office.\n#Person2#: Well, this cake feeds 12 people and this one behind it feeds 20.\n#Person1#: I'll take the bigger one, it's better to have too much than not enough.\n#Person2#: Sounds good, do you want it delivered?\n#Person1#: Yes. Can you deliver it to my office? The birthday party will be after work at a park near the office.","summary":"#Person1# buys the bigger cake for a coworker because it's better to have too much than not enough, and wants it delivered to the office.","topic":"Cake"}
{"fname":"train_7096","dialogue":"#Person1#: Reception can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please, this is Mrs. Browning, calling from room 203.\n#Person1#: Yes, madam, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure about the check out time. I mean, how soon do I have to leave my room?\n#Person1#: Normally, it's by 12:00 o'clock on the day when you leave.\n#Person2#: Oh dear!\n#Person1#: Is there a problem, madam?\n#Person2#: Well, you see, my plane takes off at 5:00 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Can I keep the room a bit longer?\n#Person1#: I see, you may keep your room until 2:00 PM if you wish.\n#Person2#: Oh, you are so kind. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"Browning finds out the checkout time is too early and asks to stay in her room for a bit longer. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"checkout"}
{"fname":"train_7097","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me where physics 403 is? Has it been moved?\n#Person2#: OK. Let me check on the computer. Err I'm sorry, but it says here that the class was cancelled. You should have got a notice letter about this.\n#Person1#: What? I never got it.\n#Person2#: Are you sure? It says on the computer that the letter was sent out to the students a week ago.\n#Person1#: Really? I should have got it by now. I wonder if I threw it away with all the junk mail by mistake.\n#Person2#: Well, it does happen. Err let me check something. What's your name?\n#Person1#: Woodhouse Laura Woodhouse.\n#Person2#: OK, Woodhouse. Let me see. Ah, it says here we sent it to your apartment on the Center Street.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's my old apartment. I moved out of there a little while ago.\n#Person2#: Well, I suppose you haven't changed your mailing address at the administration office.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I should have changed it in time.","summary":"Laura Woodhouse finds out physics is canceled but she never received the mail. #Person2# finds her mailing address is her old apartment. Laura thinks she should have changed it in time.","topic":"Mailing address"}
{"fname":"train_7098","dialogue":"#Person1#: The guy on the phone wanted to speak to Miss Hall and it sounded urgent.\n#Person2#: But she's not coming until after lunch today. Why don't you call her on her cell phone?\n#Person1#: That's what I was going to do, but the caller hung up and didn't leave his number.\n#Person2#: Well, that's bad. I guess if it's really important, he'll call again. But you should call Miss Hall anyway, just to let her know.","summary":"#Person1# says the caller urgently needs Miss Hall who's not coming but did not leave a number. #Person2# still advises #Person1# to let Miss Hall know.","topic":"Caller"}
{"fname":"train_7099","dialogue":"#Person1#: Want to go with me to get some pizza, Sally?\n#Person2#: No, Brad, I'm waiting for a package to be delivered.\n#Person1#: This is why I hate shopping online. It would be faster to just get what you want from the store. Now you have to sit here all day. Is it mom home?\n#Person2#: No, mom went to work.\n#Person1#: Just downloaded app to keep track of your package. You can just come back when you get a delivery notice.\n#Person2#: No, thanks, Mr. Bossy. Even they leave the package for a short time, someone could steal it.\n#Person1#: Goodness. You just don't want to be seen with your little brother.\n#Person2#: It's not that. I really did plan to stay home and wait for this package. Why don't we just had pizza delivered?\n#Person1#: Great! (?) waiting.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get pizza but Sally plans to stay home to wait for a package. They decide to have the pizza delivered instead.","topic":"Delivery"}
{"fname":"train_7100","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, dad.\n#Person2#: Uh, what?\n#Person1#: The movie is over. You slept through the best part.\n#Person2#: Ah, I must have fallen asleep during the last few minutes.\n#Person1#: You did. He were out for so long. You should've brought your pillow and blanket. So what did you think about it?\n#Person2#: Well, overall, I'm a little disappointed with the movie. The story was not believable. You have to admit.\n#Person1#: Ah, I thought it was fantastic. I mean, you have to admit that the special effects were awesome. And the acting wasn't bad, either.\n#Person2#: What about the airship officer? He was strange. He was always talking to himself.\n#Person1#: Well, he was a little unusual, but the airship's doctor was amazing. It was so cool when he brought the captain back to life after landing on Venus.\n#Person2#: That was pretty realistic. But then the rest of the movie just went from bad to worse.\n#Person1#: How do you know? You were sleeping so soundly.\n#Person2#: Well, turn off the TV. Let's go to bed or you will be late for tomorrow's classes.","summary":"#Person2# sleeps through a movie and gets woken up by #Person1#. #Person2# thinks the movie is unrealistic while #Person1# thinks it was great. #Person1# doubts how #Person2# knows. #Person2# doesn't answer and suggests going to bed.","topic":"Movie"}
{"fname":"train_7101","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I have a reservation under the name Sally.\n#Person2#: Hi, Sally, a room for 12 people at 7:30 PM. Is that right?\n#Person1#: Yes, we've got two more people coming, though. Is that OK?\n#Person2#: No problem. Your room can easily fit as many as 16 people.\n#Person1#: Perfect. Thanks. Can I have a look at the menu while I wait for my friends?\n#Person2#: Of course. May I ask when your friends will be arriving?\n#Person1#: I'm sure most of them will arrive on time. I got here early because I wanted to arrange the food in advance.\n#Person2#: I see. Here is the menu.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"Sally goes to a restaurant reserved for 12 people. Two more are coming but #Person2# says they will fit. Sally looks at the menu in advance. She is not sure when her friends will arrive.","topic":"Restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_7102","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Sir. You're here to see about a Temporary Loan, right? The loans we offer are for purchasing income-generating assets. Is that what you require?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's exactly what I need. How about terms for these?\n#Person1#: Well, we offer 60 - day or 90 - day loans. The balance of the loan is to be repaid in full by the end of the specified period.\n#Person2#: Is there any flexibility on that?\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, not.\n#Person2#: OK. In my position, I think the best way to go would be for the 90 - day loan. That would give us a little more time to sort out the repayment plan.\n#Person1#: Not a problem, Sir. If you'd just fill out these forms, and of course with necessary clearance, we can get you the money right away.","summary":"#Person1# offers a temporary loan to #Person2#. #Person1# says the loan has no flexibility, so #Person2# goes for the 90-day loan.","topic":"Loan"}
{"fname":"train_7103","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, could you help me try and figure out how to get ready for my job interview?\n#Person2#: The most important thing to do is to make sure you know the company and what services or products it provides. Do you know all about them?\n#Person1#: Yes, I pretty much understand the company.\n#Person2#: Well, after you've done your research, you have to decide whether the company is casual or formal. Have you decided what they are yet?\n#Person1#: Yes, I've been observing them.\n#Person2#: When you are choosing what to wear, keep all of that in mind. Have you chosen what to wear?\n#Person1#: I already have something to wear.\n#Person2#: I would always be ready to go shopping with you! Should we talk about other basics?\n#Person1#: OK, I am ready to think of other things.\n#Person2#: You need to make sure you arrive on time, smile, be pleasant and friendly, look the person in the eye and answer all questions to the best of your ability. You'll do great!","summary":"#Person1# receives job interview advice from #Person2#. #Person2# says it's important to know the company and choose what to wear. #Person2# also reminds #Person1# to smile and make eye contact.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7104","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are the most popular sports in your country?\n#Person2#: Swimming in summer and skating in winter. What ' s your favorite sport?\n#Person1#: Jogging and bowling. Do you know how to practise Bungfu?\n#Person2#: No I don't But l do Taijiquan or Shadow boxing. People everywhere in China usually do Taijiquan early in the morning. It can help people keep fit. It has a history of over three hundred years.\n#Person1#: Is it easy to learn?\n#Person2#: Yes. it is I can teach you if you like.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I can teach you how to bowl.\n#Person2#: Right. Let's help each other.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# shares their countries' popular sports. #Person1# will teach #Person2# how to bowl and #Person2# will teach #Person1# Taijiquan.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_7105","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tim ' s smiles are interesting.\n#Person2#: Yes, they are shy and gentle but very powerful.\n#Person1#: You are right. They sweep Nancy off her feet. And now she fell head over heels in love with him.\n#Person2#: How wonderful it would be if I had such smiles!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss Tim's powerful smiles.","topic":"causal talk"}
{"fname":"train_7106","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike, shall we book two tickets online?\n#Person2#: Fine. Shanghai and Beijing are thousands of miles away. How about bullet train? Faster and relatively cheap, I think.\n#Person1#: Yeah. How many tickets remain?\n#Person2#: Oh, what a shame. Only sleeping cars have tickets. Others are all out of stock. The price of the sleeping car is almost the same as the airplane. You see, the discount plane tickets are no more than 500 yuan. A good deal, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Brilliant idea! That will make our journey rewarding and much safer.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# find out there are no non-sleeping bullet train tickets from Shanghai to Beijing left. They will book plane tickets instead.","topic":"travelling"}
{"fname":"train_7107","dialogue":"#Person1#: Should I tell EDD that I have found a job?\n#Person2#: Is this a temporary job or something more permanent?\n#Person1#: What difference does it make?\n#Person2#: When you get your next Continued Claim Form, you should just write down where you worked and note that you no longer need unemployment.\n#Person1#: If I take a short job and then get laid off, will I be starting over trying to get unemployment?\n#Person2#: Just because you work for a week doesn't mean that you will be losing your benefits.","summary":"#Person1# found a job. #Person2# says one will have the benefits even one just works for a week.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_7108","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, my brakes are not working well.\n#Person1#: What's wrong with them?\n#Person2#: I hear a noise and feel vibrations when step on the brake.\n#Person1#: The front brake?\n#Person2#: I think so.\n#Person1#: What kind of car is it?\n#Person2#: Toyota Corolla 2002.\n#Person1#: Write down your name and address, give me the key, and I will check it out.\n#Person2#: Do you charge for checking it out?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: How long is it going to take?\n#Person1#: About half an hour.\n#Person2#: I'll wait.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to fix breaks. #Person1# says it will take about half an hour.","topic":"fix breaks"}
{"fname":"train_7109","dialogue":"#Person1#: Finally we're on board!\n#Person2#: Yes. It was so crowded. I'm worn-out. Let's find our seats.\n#Person1#: Are they window seats or aisle seats?\n#Person2#: Let me see. . . yes, one window seat and one aisle.\n#Person1#: Ok. But can I trade my seat with you? I prefer the one near the window. I'm a terrible flyer. I always get airsick and can never relax until after I've landed.\n#Person2#: That's fine. I'd like to be on the aisle anyway. It's easier to get in and out.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Where shall we put our luggage?\n#Person2#: I think the smaller carry-on bag can go in the overhead compartment, and the others can go under the seat.\n#Person1#: Good idea.\n#Person2#: Don't forget to keep the seat belt on.\n#Person1#: Ok. Hope it's a pleasant trip.\n#Person2#: Yes!\n#Person1#: And no hijackers.\n#Person2#: Oh, you have too wild of an imagination.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# board a plane. They trade seats because #Person1# prefers the window seat and #Person2# prefers the aisle seat.","topic":"trade seats"}
{"fname":"train_7110","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, how do you say this word?\n#Person2#: Sword, say it'sword'.\n#Person1#: What does this word mean?\n#Person2#: Look it up in the dictionary.\n#Person1#: Dad, can you just tell me what it means? I'm too lazy.\n#Person2#: No, honey, go and read it. You'll learn.","summary":"Dad teaches #Person1# the word 'Sword', and asks #Person1# to look up the meaning.","topic":"teach word"}
{"fname":"train_7111","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me something about yourself and your past experience.\n#Person2#: I have eight years of experience working in the IT industry. For the past two years, I have been working as a project manager for a dotcom. I am also MI certified. I'm looking for a team environment where I can join the excitement of building a company.\n#Person1#: What experience have you had that qualifies you for this position?\n#Person2#: I have worked on a variety of projects and jobs in the high tech industry. I wanted to have the experience of working for a dotcom and have learned something about being in on the ground floor of a business.\n#Person1#: What attracted you to this job?\n#Person2#: I've been searching for a while now to find a company that had a business model and corporate philosophy like yours. I am interested in working for a company that provides products and services to the K - 12 education market. My background is in this field, and my strength is in building relationships and solving problems. I am excited and interested in the idea of developing business relationships through e-commerce.\n#Person1#: What qualities do you think are important to this position?\n#Person2#: To have a combination of technical and business knowledge and to be very results-oriented. My past record shows that I have those qualities and more. Because of my business acumen and technical know-how, the teams I have managed accomplished outstanding results, including booking more than $ 50 million in online revenue.\n#Person1#: When have you been most motivated?\n#Person2#: When I have a specific project to complete, I like to know the specifics of a project from beginning to end. I like definite deadlines and I like to meet those deadlines. I expect some deviation from the original plan, but I try to stay focused and not let myself drift too far. I have great attention to detail and like to take my time and do it right the first time.\n#Person1#: Why did you leave your last position?\n#Person2#: I've set some goals for myself and my career, and unfortunately I'm at a standstill in my current situation. I have begun to explore options available before I spend too much time in a job where I can't advance. My goal is to continue to take on new responsibilities and be a key contributor to the success of an online venture.\n#Person1#: What are your salary expectations?\n#Person2#: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. I'd like to postpone that discussion until later.\n#Person1#: Do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. Who are your financial backers? Who are the key competitors? Does the company have a plan for the IPO? What would you say is the best thing about your product or service?","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# says #Person2# has eight years of experience working in the IT industry and has worked on many projects and jobs. #Person2# is attracted to #Person1#'s company because it provides products and services to the K-12 education market. #Person2# thinks the position needs people who are knowledgeable and results-oriented. #Person2# left the last position because #Person2# wants to explore new advancements and #Person2# will discuss the salary after knowing the job.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7112","dialogue":"#Person1#: What part did you get in the play this time?\n#Person2#: I got a character part, some old lady who shows up in a few scenes.\n#Person1#: I wish I had a character part. Those are my favorite.\n#Person2#: Are you kidding? You got the leading role.\n#Person1#: I know, but I've done that so Ay times. It's getting old. The leading guy is always the same macho A.\n#Person2#: I would trade you if I could but I don't think I'd be a very convincing macho A.\n#Person1#: Next time. You are going to love your part. I've seen the script.\n#Person2#: I do a good old lady. I wouldn't mind being the damsel in distress once in a while.","summary":"#Person2# had a character part and is surprised that #Person1# does not like the leading role. They will trade their roles next time.","topic":"trade roles"}
{"fname":"train_7113","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. Steven, you're looking at a picture. Please describe what you see!\n#Person2#: Uh, I can see a red double decker bus. It's the kind of bus you'll see very often in London. In fact I know this bus is from London because I can see the names, Chelsea, Sloan Square, Victoria, Herring Cross. These are all areas in London. Um, so obviously the bus is in London.\n#Person1#: OK. Have you ever been on a double decker bus?\n#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, yeah. many times. Many times. When I was younger, you used to get double-decker all over England but now you only tend to see them in the big cities.\n#Person1#: Oh, really. Mm! How much is the fare?\n#Person2#: Well, it depends on the journey. It's. . I guess it's not too expensive, but the minimum price you would pay is, for a short journey, is about a pound.\n#Person1#: Mm, yeah, who can you see on the bus? Can you pick out anyone on the bus who looks interesting?\n#Person2#: Hmm, yeah, well this girl here at the back, that's leaning on the door, um, she looks really bored, actually. Maybe she is going to work or something and she doesn't want to go!\n#Person1#: Is that how you feel on the bus?\n#Person2#: Uh, well, no, not really, because I haven't worked in England for a long time, so I haven't taken a bus for a long time.\n#Person1#: So, so you're British, do you missing them?\n#Person2#: Um, yes, sometimes. Sometimes.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can see a red double-decker bus and a girl at the back in the picture. #Person2# says these buses are common in London and the minimum fee is one pound. #Person2# sometimes misses the bus.","topic":"buses"}
{"fname":"train_7114","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! I see you are having fun with your new computer and internet connection.\n#Person2#: There's so much I want to do. I'Ve just finished sending lots of emails to friends and family all over the world. I just ran a search for music to download.\n#Person1#: I can give you the name of a few useful website to visit.\n#Person2#: Thanks. That would be very helpful. I'Ve discovered that it can take a long time to find exactly what you want. There's too much information on the net.\n#Person1#: When you sent your emails, did you attach any files to them?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. There's an anti-virus program with my email account that scans all attachments, so I'm sure I haven't sent anything nasty to anyone.\n#Person1#: When you use the internet, be careful not to give out your email address very often. If you do, you might get a lot of spam-unwanted email from companies trying to sell you things.\n#Person2#: That's good advice. I should also be careful about giving out confidential information about myself, such as my password and credit car number.\n#Person1#: That's right. Another thing to remember when you are surfing is that you can add a web page to your list of favourites. Your computer will remember the page and you can return there quickly next time you want to visit.\n#Person2#: How do I do that?\n#Person1#: Take this web page for example. Press the keys ' control ' and ' d ' together. Click on ' favourites ' at the top of the screen. There you are. It has been added to you favourites list. If you click it, you will automatically go to that web page again.\n#Person2#: That's useful to know. Thanks. I'll just log off and shout down my computer and we can go for a coffee.","summary":"#Person1#'s exploring the new computer and internet connection. #Person2# recommends some useful websites and reminds #Person1# not to give #Person1#'s email address too often to avoid spam-unwanted emails. #Person2# teaches #Person1# how to add web pages into #Person1#'s list of favorites.","topic":"new computer"}
{"fname":"train_7115","dialogue":"#Person1#: . . . The rings please. May this ring be blessed so he who gives it and she who wears it may abide in peace, and continue in love until life's end.\n#Person2#: With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment.\n#Person1#: Honey, that's my pinkie. The ring goes on the ring finger!\n#Person2#: This one?\n#Person1#: That's my index finger!\n#Person2#: Oh, right. This one, right?\n#Person1#: Umm. . . that's the thumb, Nick.\n#Person2#: Okay, Okay, I got it! This is the ring finger!\n#Person1#: That's my middle finger, Nick. This is my ring finger!","summary":"Nick and his fiance are getting married. Nick has trouble finding her ring finger.","topic":"getting mariied"}
{"fname":"train_7116","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Jack. Are you excited about starting work?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it.\n#Person1#: What was more exciting, starting college or starting work?\n#Person2#: They're pretty similar, but in different ways. I really can't decide. How about you?\n#Person1#: For me, I think starting school was more exciting.\n#Person2#: Does that mean work isn't that great?\n#Person1#: It's different for everyone, but because I knew school was going to be so much fun, I really got excited about it.\n#Person2#: But work is a huge portion of our lives. I'm looking forward to making it fun.\n#Person1#: That's a great attitude to have. I don't think you'll have any problems in the workforce.\n#Person2#: I hope you're right.","summary":"Jack is excited about starting work. #Person1# thinks starting school was more exciting than starting work but says it's different for everyone.","topic":"starting work"}
{"fname":"train_7117","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ok. . . I'll talk to you later. Bye\n#Person2#: Carrie, are you ok? You seem a bit down.\n#Person1#: I just got off the phone with my boyfriend. He is always getting upset and losing his temper over nothing. It's so hard to talk to him at times.\n#Person2#: Maybe it's just that he is stressed out from work or something. He does have a pretty nerve wracking job you know.\n#Person1#: Yeah but, he is always in a really foul mood. I try to find out what's bothering him or get him to talk about his day but, he always shuts down and brushes me off.\n#Person2#: Men are like that you know. They can feel nervous, anxious or on edge and the only way they can express it is by trying to hide it through aggressiveness.\n#Person1#: I guess you are right. What do you think I should do? He wasn't always this grouchy you know. . .\n#Person2#: Talk to him, try to cheer him up when he is down and if that doesn't work, I say get rid of him and get a new one!\n#Person1#: You are something else you know that?","summary":"Carrie just got off her phone with her boyfriend and complains about her boyfriend's bad temper to #Person2#. #Person2# suggests cheering Carrie's boyfriend up or getting a new one.","topic":"complain boy friend"}
{"fname":"train_7118","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you adapted to the lifestyle in China?\n#Person2#: yeah, almost. But there is one thing.\n#Person1#: what?\n#Person2#: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but. . .\n#Person1#: what is it?\n#Person2#: some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others.\n#Person1#: that makes you feel uncomfortable?\n#Person2#: yeah. we never do that in a public office.\n#Person1#: perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy.\n#Person2#: i have felt that. One day when i was in a queue, reading a newspaper story, the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding.\n#Person1#: well, that's not rare. I've seen people reading at others'newspaper while taking a metro or a bus.\n#Person2#: just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him?\n#Person1#: yeah.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm shocked.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't know what privacy means in China where people share personal stories and look at #Person2#'s newspaper. #Person1# thinks it's normal.","topic":"personal story"}
{"fname":"train_7119","dialogue":"#Person1#: And so, that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year. Thank you very much for your time.\n#Person2#: Hey, that was quite the presentation! Honestly, I was completely blown away by your strategy outline. I've gotta say, Alex, you really wowed me today.\n#Person1#: Aw, come on ; it was nothing. I'm just doing my job.\n#Person2#: No, I think you deserve some recognition here ; I mean, if I look back on your previous presentations, this is a huge improvement.\n#Person1#: Well, Kristin did give me a hand with the slides. She's a real wiz on PowerPoint.\n#Person2#: And I saw that you took on board my feedback about pricing strategies. I really appreciate you taking the time to think though my suggestions.\n#Person1#: Yeah, well, that was some good advice. You made some really good points.\n#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to say well done. Really you did a great job.","summary":"#Person2# compliments on Alex's presentation. #Person2# is glad Alex took the advice and has improved a lot.","topic":"presentation"}
{"fname":"train_7120","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jone, how are you?\n#Person2#: Terrible.\n#Person1#: What's wrong?\n#Person2#: Someone robbed my apartment last week. The robber took $ 550.\n#Person1#: Oh, no! Did you call the police?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: My English isn't very good. I didn't know what to say to them.\n#Person1#: I'm going to give you some advice, Jone. If this happens again, you should call the police immediately. You should try to remember everything. You should explain everything to the police.","summary":"Jone feels terrible because he got robbed and did not call the police due to language barriers. #Person1# insists he should.","topic":"being robbed"}
{"fname":"train_7121","dialogue":"#Person1#: Melanie, can you help me with something? We need to finalize the account with the Mexican Embassy and, I need some advice on phrasing this letter correctly in English.\n#Person2#: Sure Tracy, let me just get my laptop.\n#Person1#: Okay, so. . . To Whom It May Concern, I am writing.\n#Person2#: Um, Tracy? I think that's a little too formal. I know you want to be polite but you've already made contact with them, so in English you can be more relaxed in the opening. . .\n#Person1#: Okay, more relaxed. Got it. Hey, Sally, what's up? It's Tracy here, just.\n#Person2#: Okay Tracy, now it's too relaxed! You've still got to show some respect. How about starting with ' Dear Ms. Cooper, I'm writing to confirm. . . ?\n#Person1#: Great, okay. ' Dear Miss Cooper, I'm writing to confirm the final quotation for the full page back cover color advertisement you requested for the spring issue of Voila magazine '.\n#Person2#: That's great. . .\n#Person1#: ' The final costing, including advert design and production, comes to forty-five thousand six hundred RIB. We want payment ten working days before publication or we will cancel the ad. Thanks for. . . '\n#Person2#: Woo, okay, back up a second, Tracy. That's too direct. Can I suggest you say, please note that final payment is due two working weeks before publication? You don't want to offend her.\n#Person1#: Oops, okay. You are right. Then I can just end with ' All the best, Tracy '.\n#Person2#: Mmmm, maybe, but I'd play it safe and just finish with ' Yours Sincerely '. That's more professional.\n#Person1#: Oh, Melanie, you are a life saver, thank you!","summary":"Melanie gives Tracy advice on Tracy's letter. Melanie thinks the start is too formal and some parts are too direct. Tracy takes the suggestions.","topic":"suggestion for letter"}
{"fname":"train_7122","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, tomorrow is my friend's birthday. Could I arrange a birthday party for him through you?\n#Person1#: Certainly.\n#Person2#: I want to order a large birthday cake, several kinds of cold dishes, pastries and fruits.\n#Person1#: Any drinks?\n#Person2#: I've got whiskey and brandy but I need some beer and soda. That's all.","summary":"#Person2# arranges a birthday party for her boyfriend through #Person1#.","topic":"arrange a birthday"}
{"fname":"train_7123","dialogue":"#Person1#: Taxi.\n#Person2#: Get on, PLS. Where do you wanna go?\n#Person1#: Thank you. Pls hurry, I am late. Can I get to the Battery Park before 4?\n#Person2#: All right, Miss. I think we will get there if there are no delays on the way.\n#Person1#: How exactly do you figure out the car fare?\n#Person2#: According to the kilometer rate, the first five kilometers are 4 dollars and every kilometer extra costs 50 cents.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.\n#Person2#: Here we are, Miss.\n#Person1#: Thank you. How much do I owe you?\n#Person2#: You owe me 19 dollars.\n#Person1#: That's 20 dollars. Keep the change!\n#Person2#: Thank you!","summary":"#Person1# takes the taxi in a hurry. #Person1# pays and tells #Person2# to keep the change.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_7124","dialogue":"#Person1#: hi, Betty. what's up?\n#Person2#: nothing special. how about you? Are you used to the life here in the States?\n#Person1#: everything has been fine for the past several months.\n#Person2#: great!\n#Person1#: well, I wish someone could talk to me about Western table manners\n#Person2#: sounds interesting. Where did you get the idea?\n#Person1#: as you know, table manners in China are quite different from those of Westerners.\n#Person2#: absolutely. that's because both of us have distinctive cultural features.\n#Person1#: for example, in China, it's okay to talk while eating. However, you may regard it as rude.\n#Person2#: yes. this must be a huge difference.\n#Person1#: can you think of anything else?\n#Person2#: sure. We tend to think that the slower on eats, the more polite one seems.\n#Person1#: I didn't know that before.\n#Person2#: and we never sip or slurp the soup loudly. we quietly like little mouthfuls.\n#Person1#: i got it. i'll bear it in mind.\n#Person2#: don't worry. i'm sure our etiquette will become a natural part of your behavior as time goes by.\n#Person1#: I hope so.","summary":"#Person1# tells Betty the table manners in China and America are quite different. Talking while eating is common in China but is rude in America. #Person2# adds that slow eaters and little mouthfuls are considered polite in America.","topic":"different table manners"}
{"fname":"train_7125","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for a budget hotel in Orlando. Have you ever stayed at the Comfort Hotel?\n#Person2#: Yes. . . I wouldn't recommend it.\n#Person1#: Why not?\n#Person2#: Granted, it's cheap, but the place is filthy, the beds are uncomfortable, there's no A \/ C, the breakfast is pretty skimpy. . . and the staff couldn't care less about the guests.\n#Person1#: Oh. I guess you get what you pay for. How long did you stay there?\n#Person2#: Just one night, when my flight was canceled due to bad weather. It's bearable if you just need a place to crash, but you definitely don't want to book a vacation there. Unless you enjoy sharing your room with cockroaches.\n#Person1#: Hmm, I'll pass. Hopefully I can find a decent place that won't cost a fortune.","summary":"#Person2# does not recommend Comfort Hotel because it's filthy. #Person1# will pass on the place.","topic":"hotel recommendation"}
{"fname":"train_7126","dialogue":"#Person1#: Calvin, how much money did you spend last weekend?\n#Person2#: Lily, I'm not sure. Let me check, I think I spent $ 50.\n#Person1#: Why don't you help me save money? You are always spending money.\n#Person2#: I know that I should learn how to save more, but I hope that we can spend a little on ourselves sometimes.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I guess I'm too extreme when it comes putting money in the bank.\n#Person2#: That's okay. I'm sorry, too. It's a good idea to prepare for the future possibilities.","summary":"Lily is sorry for being strict with Calvin when it comes to money, Calvin is also sorry for always spending.","topic":"save money"}
{"fname":"train_7127","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to talk to you for a second, please.\n#Person2#: Okay, Mark, What's up?\n#Person1#: I'd like to know why you're always taking credit for work we'Ve done together like that line in the new Ice Cream ad?\n#Person2#: That was my line, Mark. I know we worked on the ad together, but that was definitely my line.","summary":"Mark wonders why #Person1# always takes credit for the work they've done together like the line. #Person1# says that's #Person1#'s line.","topic":"company argument"}
{"fname":"train_7128","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's it going?\n#Person2#: I'm fine. Thanks for asking.\n#Person1#: What did you need?\n#Person2#: I would like to make a withdrawal.\n#Person1#: How much money would you like to withdraw?\n#Person2#: I want to take out $ 300.\n#Person1#: Which account are you making this withdrawal from?\n#Person2#: I want it taken from my checking account.\n#Person1#: All right, here is your $ 300.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else that I can do for you today?\n#Person2#: No. That's everything. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw $300 from the checking account.","topic":"withdraw money"}
{"fname":"train_7129","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, my name is Clark. May I speak to Mr. Allen, please?\n#Person2#: This is Rick Allen speaking. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Mr. Allen, I have just received your note which informs me that you have offered the accountant position to another candidate. May I ask why I was defeated?\n#Person2#: We have thought of you very carefully, but the other candidate has more experience.\n#Person1#: Experience is indeed very important, but don't you think capability is more important than it?\n#Person2#: Of course, I think so. But how can you prove to me that you are more capable?\n#Person1#: Maybe you could hire me on trial, if I'm not qualified for this position, you can let me go.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.","summary":"Clark asks Mr. Allen why he was defeated for a job position. Mr. Allen says the other candidate had more experience. Clark convinces Mr. Allen to give him a job trial.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7130","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to buy a skirt.\n#Person1#: What style would you prefer?\n#Person2#: I like one with flowers on its brim.\n#Person1#: Do you like this one?\n#Person2#: It seems too short.\n#Person1#: What about this one?\n#Person2#: It looks nice. How much is it?\n#Person1#: 70 yuan.\n#Person2#: Is there any cheaper one?\n#Person1#: This one is only 50 yuan.\n#Person2#: I think I'd better take that one you showed me just now. It is better than this one although this one is cheaper.\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: Here is the money.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Anything else?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the first skirt is too short, the second one is too expensive, and buys the third one from #Person1#.","topic":"buying clothes"}
{"fname":"train_7131","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Hao. I am calling to tell you that you are not selected as our employee. Sorry.\n#Person2#: Although I am a little shocked, I can deal with it pretty well. I didn't perform as well as I should have in the interview.\n#Person1#: Maybe. But you should not withdraw forever just because you failed once.\n#Person2#: OK, thank you, I'll try if there were other chances.","summary":"Mr. Hao is okay that he is not selected by #Person1#'s company. #Person1# encourages him.","topic":"job chance"}
{"fname":"train_7132","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, IBA Bank, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'd like to talk to someone about making a withdrawal.\n#Person1#: You can withdraw money from your account either over the counter or via the ATM.\n#Person2#: Yes, but the problem is that I have a Savings Account with you, and I need to take some money from that. Do I really have to give 90 days notice if I want my money?\n#Person1#: Actually, you only need to give 7 days notice if you wish to withdraw funds. Of course, you will lose some interest due to the withdrawal.\n#Person2#: That's not a problem. I'll pop in later today to make a formal request. Thanks!","summary":"#Person2# asks if a 90-day notice is needed to withdraw money. #Person1# says only a 7-day notice is needed.","topic":"withdraw money"}
{"fname":"train_7133","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's sit here and order some coffee while I'll show you some pictures.\n#Person2#: Good idea. But I'd prefer tea, please.\n#Person1#: This is Ted, my roommate. We live in the dormitory.\n#Person2#: Is this your room? You certainly have a lot of books. How did you ever manage to put them in such a good order?\n#Person1#: Ted did this for me. He is a neat person.\n#Person2#: Do you like living in the dormitory?\n#Person1#: Yes. Ted is a very good guy. Sometimes I leave my books and clothes lying around and he gets angry. Sometimes he turns his radio up too loud and makes much noise, then I get angry. But on the whole we can get well along.\n#Person2#: Where did you take this picture?\n#Person1#: That's a picture of us taken when we went to the beach during vacation~\n#Person2#: You look so smart. This is a lovely puppy.\n#Person1#: That's my dog Allen. He is now with my parents.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# some pictures while they drink coffee and tea. One is #Person1#'s roommate Ted, and the other is #Person1#'s dog.","topic":"coffee talk"}
{"fname":"train_7134","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning. Gall. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?\n#Person2#: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us.\n#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?\n#Person2#: No. We camped in the mountains, near Snowdon. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.\n#Person1#: Sounds great. Was the weather good?\n#Person2#: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all.\n#Person1#: Did you like the people there?\n#Person2#: Yes, they were friendly. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses.","summary":"Gall tells #Person1# about his holiday. He went camping in good weather and met friendly people.","topic":"holidays"}
{"fname":"train_7135","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the date today Mr. Brown. I don't have a calendar. \n#Person2#: Today is Tuesday, 25th September, 2001. \n#Person1#: 25th Sep? Oh, I have an appointment tonight. \n#Person2#: What time is your appointment? \n#Person1#: It is at 8 o'clock . \n#Person2#: What time is now? Do you have the correct time? \n#Person1#: I don't know what time it is. It must be about 6 o'clock. I have to go now. I don't want to be late. \n#Person2#: You won't be late. It's still early. ","summary":"Mr. Brown tells #Person1# today is tuesday, and #Person1# realises that #Person1# has an appointment tonight and has to go.","topic":"an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_7136","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, the view from the peak is so grand! \n#Person2#: Look, most of the maple leaves have turned red. \n#Person1#: Did you ever see this kind of beautiful scene? \n#Person2#: Of course, my father used to take me to Xiang Shan or somewhere like that as a child. \n#Person1#: But my father did not. He didn't have much time. \n#Person2#: Honey, I'm sorry. I promise you, this summer vacation, I will take you to Huang-Shan Mountains. It is more beautiful and magnificent. \n#Person1#: Really? It's a deal. Have you ever been there? \n#Person2#: Yes, I went there five years ago. You were still a baby at that time. \n#Person1#: It really gets me interested. Is it higher than Xiang Shan? \n#Person2#: Surely. You can enjoy the beauty of numerous streams and waterfalls. The sea of clouds has a fairy tale beauty. \n#Person1#: Can I see the rainbow? \n#Person2#: That depends. If you are lucky, you can see a vivid rainbow across over two peaks. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are pleased with the view from the peak. #Person2# promises they will go to Huang Shan. If they are lucky they will see rainbows there.","topic":"peak view"}
{"fname":"train_7137","dialogue":"#Person1#: Um, sorry to bother you, um. . . my name is Rachel. I'm new here. Can I ask you a favor? \n#Person2#: Hi Rachel, welcome on board. I'm afraid I can't help you right now. I'm getting ready for a very important meeting. \n#Person1#: Excuse me, but can I bother you for a sec? \n#Person3#: You know what, I'd love to help you, but I'm about to meet an important client. Do you wanna try Sean instead? He sits right over there. \n#Person1#: Sorry to interrupt you Sean, could you do me a quick favor? \n#Person4#: Actually, I'm working on a document that is due in a couple minutes. I really can't talk to you right now. Sorry about that. \n#Person1#: Geeze! I just want to know where the bathroom is! What's wrong with you people! ","summary":"Rachel asks #Person2#, #Person3#, and #Person4# for the way to the bathroom, but all of them are too busy to answer.","topic":"ask ways"}
{"fname":"train_7138","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I bought a China dress in your shop this morning. \n#Person2#: Yes? \n#Person1#: I bought one size up by mistake. \n#Person2#: Oh, did you? \n#Person1#: I wonder if you can change it to one size down. \n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Will you come with receipt? \n#Person1#: Then I'll come to your place later in the evening, and how late is your shop open? \n#Person2#: Until 8 o'clock madam. We are looking forward to seeing you. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to change a dress bought earlier to a size down. #Person2# is happy to help.","topic":"change size"}
{"fname":"train_7139","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have read your notice on the wall so I come to see if there is anything I need. \n#Person2#: Well take your time. There are so many things to sell. \n#Person1#: How much is the desk? \n#Person2#: $7. \n#Person1#: The goods in the yard sale are really cheap. I will take it. ","summary":"#Person1# buys a desk from #Person2# and thinks it's cheap.","topic":"buy a desk"}
{"fname":"train_7140","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Mike, nowadays there's much talk about nanometer. But what on earth is it? \n#Person2#: Nanometer is a length scale. It's one billionth of a meter, roughly ten times the size of an individual atom. \n#Person1#: Hmm. . . it's hard to figure out the exact size, I'm afraid. \n#Person2#: Well, let's make it this way. For comparison , 10 NM is 1000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. There are as many nanometers in an inch as there are inches in 400 miles. \n#Person1#: I see. Thank you. ","summary":"Mike explains to #Person1# what a nanometer is by making an analogy.","topic":"nanometer"}
{"fname":"train_7141","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to congratulate you on your wonderful performance.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: I read about you in the newspaper and decided to come and hear you play. I have travelled many miles and I'm very glad I made the effort. You play the piano beautifully! What are your next plans?\n#Person2#: At present I'm giving a lot of concerts. Fortunately, people want to come and hear me play. But I'm getting very tired of traveling.\n#Person1#: Why are you working so hard?\n#Person2#: I'm planning to start a school, so I'm trying to save as much money as possible.\n#Person1#: What kind of school?\n#Person2#: A music school for disabled children. I think they have the right to receive education just like any other children. At the moment there are very few such schools in my country. Unfortunately, it will cost a lot of money to start one.\n#Person1#: But I'm sure a lot of people will support you. I hope you will be able to realize your dream.","summary":"#Person2# reveals to #Person1# about plans of saving up for a music school for the disabled. #Person1# thinks there will be people supporting #Person2#.","topic":"save money"}
{"fname":"train_7142","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Bistro, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. We had reservations for tonight, but we need to cancel. One of the people in our party is sick.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Your name?\n#Person2#: Hanson. We'd like to reschedule for next week. Friday if possible.\n#Person1#: Friday is very crowded. There's a wedding party. We don't have anything until 9 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Hmm...That's too late.\n#Person1#: What about next Thursday?\n#Person2#: That looks much better.\n#Person1#: What time is best for you?\n#Person2#: 7 o'clock PM.\n#Person1#: OK, Mr. Hanson. We'll see you then.","summary":"Hanson wants to reschedule a reservation for next Friday. #Person1# says the Bison will be available after 9 pm but Hanson thinks it'll be too late. Hanson reschedules to next Thursday at 7pm.","topic":"reschedule the reservation"}
{"fname":"train_7143","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, Mr. Taylor. Let's go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job?\n#Person2#: Well. I worked for 5 years at Hi-Tech Computers.\n#Person1#: OK, Hi-Tech. How about your website authoring skills? Oh, we are looking for someone to create and manage our company's website.\n#Person2#: Hmm, uh...websites, website. Hmm...I don't think I've read that book.\n#Person1#: Huh? And what about the experience with making a flash?\n#Person2#: Well. I think sometimes computers flash if that's what you mean.\n#Person1#: OK, Mr. Taylor. I think I have all the information I need.\n#Person2#: Oh, and I really like computer games. I played them everyday.\n#Person1#: Right, right. Thanks, Mr. Taylor. We'll be in touch.","summary":"Mr. Taylor's performance is not satisfying in an interview. #Person1# says they will be in touch soon.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7144","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like this letter to go by EMS. What's the rate?\n#Person2#: $7.65 for up to 2 pounds.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I hear the EMS is the next day service. Is that true?\n#Person2#: Well, it's true within America, but now you are in Beijing. The letter has to go through customs and get registered there. Anyway, it's faster and safer than ordinary mail.\n#Person1#: Then how long will it take to get to New York?\n#Person2#: It depends. Usually 3 to 5 days.\n#Person1#: I see. How much does that come to?\n#Person2#: That'll be $15.30.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the letter sent by EMS takes 3 to 5 days from Beijing to New York.","topic":"send letters"}
{"fname":"train_7145","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're going to have a party tonight. That's great. But what kind of drinks should we get?\n#Person2#: I know that beer is your favorite, but I don't think everyone likes it. How about some soft drinks?\n#Person1#: OK, but I don't think we need too many softdrinks. We've got one bottle of orange juice. So another 2 bottles of cola will be enough. Is there anything else we need to prepare?\n#Person2#: Well, let me see. Maybe we better get some wine.\n#Person1#: I agree, if you must. But you know, I don't have any interest in drinking wine.","summary":"#Person2# suggests getting some soft drinks and wine for the party tonight. #Person1# agrees but #Person1# dislikes wine.","topic":"party preparation"}
{"fname":"train_7146","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you been to the new Chinese market?\n#Person2#: No, I only shop at small local stores. That place looks huge.\n#Person1#: You should really go. It has everything you could need to make your Vietnamese food too. They have imported items from several countries. The vegetables are pretty fresh and the meat is of good quality.\n#Person2#: But how are the prices?\n#Person1#: There are great deals, especially for dried foods. I bought a 10-pound-bag of rice for $5, and I found 2 pounds of special noodles for a dollar. There are hundreds of sauces in jars. I even found a Thai sauce there that I couldn't find anywhere else. I think you'll be very happy with what you find at this market.\n#Person2#: Well, I will check it out on Monday. I wonder if they have the pho noodles that I like a lot.\n#Person1#: Probably. You should go on Saturday instead. That's when they have the best deals.\n#Person2#: I hate crowds. Everyone will be going at that time.\n#Person1#: Then try Sunday morning. But I don't think the sales last all weekend.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# going to the Chinese market for good deals. Since #Person2# dislikes big crowds, #Person1# suggests going on Sunday mornings.","topic":"chinese market"}
{"fname":"train_7147","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh hello nice to see you again. Did you have a good holiday? I was thinking of ringing you to ask you about it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it was lovely. We had to set off really early because the plane took off at 6:00 AM. But then we were on the beach in the sun by lunchtime.\n#Person1#: Great and what did you do most days?\n#Person2#: Well, we usually slept in. It was very nice not having to get up early and then we stayed up late at night. Going out to discos and nightclubs. During the day we usually lay on the beach or looked round the town.\n#Person1#: And what about the food?\n#Person2#: Well, we didn't usually have any breakfast. By the time we got downstairs at the hotel. They had cleared away all the breakfast things. We tried out different restaurants for lunch and most of them were very good. The fish was particularly nice. And we usually stayed in for dinner at the hotel.\n#Person1#: So what did you like best?\n#Person2#: I liked everything, the beaches, the weather, the food and the nightlife, the people. I'd like to go back again next year. So I'm saving up for it already. People book very early for that area, so I must fix it up right after the new year. If I carry on saving for a few months I'll have enough money.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s holiday. #Person2# enjoyed the leisure schedule and restaurants at the hotel. #Person2# likes everything there, and would like to go back next year.","topic":"holidays"}
{"fname":"train_7148","dialogue":"#Person1#: Andrew, you are late again. What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I got stuck in the heavy traffic.\n#Person1#: How long does it take you to come here?\n#Person2#: It depends. If I ride my bike, it will take me about 50 minutes.\n#Person1#: How about taking the bus?\n#Person2#: If I am lucky, I will spend only half an hour on my way. But if it is not my day, it will take almost an hour.\n#Person1#: That really wastes a lot of time. Why don't you move to a neighborhood closer to our company?\n#Person2#: It is a little far from downtown.\n#Person1#: But you will not be late that off in this way. And there is a supermarket near our company. You can buy food or clothes there after work. It is convenient.\n#Person2#: Well, that might be a way. But I like to meet my friends after work. Moving here means losing the chance to meet them.","summary":"Andrew is late because of the traffic. #Person1# suggests him moving closer to their company. But Andrew doesn't want to because he likes living near friends.","topic":"living location"}
{"fname":"train_7149","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm glad these batteries are on sale.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. These batteries are not on sale.\n#Person1#: But that's what the ad said.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. If you look at the ad again, you'll see that the other brand is on sale.\n#Person1#: Oh. You're right. I misread the ad.\n#Person2#: Yes, many people make that mistake.\n#Person1#: Well, you can't blame them. It's a confusing ad.\n#Person2#: You're right. Many ads are like that.\n#Person1#: Well, as long as I'm here.\n#Person2#: Just one second, and I'll give you the batteries that are on sale.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy some batteries but mistakes which brand is on sale. #Person2# tells #Person1# the correct one.","topic":"batteries"}
{"fname":"train_7150","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Wang, I've had scheduled for your two days stay in Shanghai. You can make some changes if it does not suit you.\n#Person2#: All right. Please read it to me.\n#Person1#: On Friday morning, Mr. Wang, the director of Shanghai Research Institute, will visit you at the hotel. In the afternoon, you will discuss some problems with Mr. Yang, vice manager of computer corporation.\n#Person2#: Very good.\n#Person1#: On Saturday, you'll leave the hotel for sightseeing. Miss Lu will be your guide.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's great.","summary":"#Person1# reports Mr. Wang's two-day business schedule in Shanghai to him. Mr. Wang thinks it's great.","topic":"the schedule"}
{"fname":"train_7151","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning everyone. Thank you for attending the meeting today. I'm sure you all have a copy of the agenda. So let's get started with the first issue.\n#Person2#: We're here today to present to you the results of our marketing research regarding the consumer behavior.\n#Person1#: I would like to begin by introducing our foreign guests to our stuff on your left, we have Mr. Brown, who is Vice President of Sales. Next to him is Ms. Arts, Director of Marketing for the Atlas Company. In the back row is Dr. Barolo, who is visiting from Italy. Thank you all for coming here.\n#Person2#: I am glad to see everyone is here and on time. Let's get started! Susan, toss out some of your ideas.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are hosting a meeting about the results of marketing research. They first introduce their guests, and then start the meeting.","topic":"a meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7152","dialogue":"#Person1#: The air quality in this city is horrendous! The pollution levels were so high that we weren't supposed to go outside with a face mask again!\n#Person2#: Exhaust fumes from vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment.\n#Person1#: On top of that, there are a few large chemical factories in the suburbs, which are contributing to the high pollution levels in the water and the air in this city.\n#Person2#: As much as I love this city, I think I'm going to have to find a greener city to live in. Living in a polluted city like this just can't be good for my health.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. However, there are so few places left that have not been affected by global warming. If it's not the pollution, then it's the natural disasters, deforestation, or the greenhouse\n#Person2#: What is the greenhouse effect exactly?\n#Person1#: It's the gradual rise in the earth's temperature.\n#Person2#: I see, so it's similar to global warming?\n#Person1#: They're related to one another, yes.\n#Person2#: I heard that some people in England are pleased with the fact that the climate is becoming warmer because it's making their towns a more pleasant place to live.\n#Person1#: People joke about the benefits of the increase in temperature, but it's not all good news. They've been experiencing a lot of deadly storms there as well.\n#Person2#: People always seem to make jokes as a way to deal with unfortunate situations.\n#Person1#: I think if everyone pitches in, the world will be a better place.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# complain about the bad air quality in their city. #Person2# suggests finding another city to live in but #Person1# says there aren't many places left without being affected by global warming. #Person1# hopes everyone can contribute to protecting the environment.","topic":"global warming"}
{"fname":"train_7153","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'd like to check out, please.\n#Person2#: Of course, sir. Did you have anything from the minibar?\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: Ok, the total would be $ 367 and 65 cents.How would you pay?\n#Person1#: By American express, if that's ok.\n#Person2#: Of course, sir. Will you need taxi?\n#Person1#: That's ok. I'm expecting a lift from my friend.","summary":"#Person1# checks out at the hotel with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"check-out"}
{"fname":"train_7154","dialogue":"#Person1#: What seems to be the trouble, Mr. Brown?\n#Person2#: I'm in pretty bad shape, Dr. Ford.\n#Person1#: Oh, in what way?\n#Person2#: No appetite, always on edge, and I can't sleep well.\n#Person1#: Did you lose any weight?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have lost quite a few pounds since last month.\n#Person1#: When was the last time you had a check-up?\n#Person2#: About two month ago.\n#Person1#: Let me take your blood pressure. You look anemic.\n#Person2#: What? Is that very bad?\n#Person1#: Well, Mr. Brown, I'm happy to say it's nothing serious. You're just a little run-down from overwork.\n#Person2#: What am I supposed to do?\n#Person1#: I think all you need is just a vacation. Try to get outdoors more and be sure to get more rest.\n#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. I'll do as you say.","summary":"Mr. Brown is in bad shape. Dr. Ford checks his body and thinks he is run-down and suggests he get enough rest.","topic":"body check"}
{"fname":"train_7155","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ticket, please. Do you have a seat preference?\n#Person2#: Yes. I want a window seat definitely, in the smoking section.\n#Person1#: Sure. Please put your baggage on scale.\n#Person2#: What's the weight limit?\n#Person1#: 20kg. Yours is not overweight. Here is your boarding pass and baggage tag. Please go to the satellite hall to wait for boarding.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# is checking in and will wait for boarding.","topic":"boarding procedure"}
{"fname":"train_7156","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice to meet you here. How come you dropped into this company today?\n#Person2#: My boss sent me here to take some business documents back to his office. I didn't know you were working here. What a surprise. How long have you been doing this?\n#Person1#: Two years or so.\n#Person2#: That is great. Do you have to work the night shift?\n#Person1#: No, in most cases I don't have to unless there is something urgent to deal with. I work five days a week.\n#Person2#: Do you enjoy work here?\n#Person1#: It is hard to say. But I've to start by working as a trainee before I really become an experienced marketing assistant. Sometimes, I am really under great pressure when it gets busy.\n#Person2#: Take it easy. I'm sure you will gain enough experience while working as a marketing assistant. I hope you haven't been given much trouble in the job.\n#Person1#: Luckily not. The cilent I meet are generally very friendly and have a good boss.\n#Person2#: Glad to hear that.","summary":"#Person2# happens to meet #Person1# in #Person1#'s workplace. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has been working here for two years. #Person1# says #Person1# is really stressed when it's busy but the people #Person1# met are good.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_7157","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take a look at the shoes over there?\n#Person2#: Certainly. What's your size?\n#Person1#: Size 24. Are they synthetic or leather?\n#Person2#: They are all leather. How do they feel?\n#Person1#: It's comfortable. I will take it.","summary":"#Person1# buys a pair of shoes.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7158","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, What time does the next bus for Boston leave?\n#Person2#: It leaves at 8 o' clock.\n#Person1#: I see. Are there any seat available?\n#Person2#: Just a moment please. Yes. You can have a seat.\n#Person1#: Good. How much is it when we take it?\n#Person2#: It thirty eight dollars.\n#Person1#: All right. Here's forty dollars.\n#Person2#: Here's your ticket and change.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Which gate should I go to for the bus?\n#Person2#: Go to gate No. 2, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"#Person2# checks the bus ticket to Boston for #Person1# and #Person1# buys one.","topic":"a bus ticket."}
{"fname":"train_7159","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready?\n#Person2#: Ready for what?\n#Person1#: Ready for the big switch.\n#Person2#: What are you talking about?\n#Person1#: The nation is switching to digital TV.\n#Person2#: Oh. Of course I'm ready.\n#Person1#: Did you buy the converter?\n#Person2#: No, I don't need a converter because I bought a digital TV.\n#Person1#: How much was that?\n#Person2#: It was only about $ 120 for a 13 - inch screen.\n#Person1#: Does it pick up any digital channels?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I get six Korean channels but nothing in English!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the age of digital TV is coming. #Person2# says #Person2# has already bought one.","topic":"digital TV"}
{"fname":"train_7160","dialogue":"#Person1#: How often do you use the internet?\n#Person2#: I use it almost every day, but I usually only use it to check my email. I don't often surf the net. You use the internet a lot, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes. I use it to find products and components at the lowest price for my company. It can be frustrating when the connection is poor.\n#Person2#: So, you're online eight hours a day.\n#Person1#: Yes, I like the job though. Sometimes, I help other people in the office if they're having trouble online.\n#Person2#: How useful do you think the internet is as a source of information?\n#Person1#: I think it's fairly useful, but there are two big problems. First, a lot of the information you find online is false. Second, when you buy something online, you don't see it until you actually get it.\n#Person2#: How do you solve the website problems when you're buying something online?\n#Person1#: What I do is find the website of shops. Then someone from our company visits the shop and buys when they're seen that the products are genuine and suitable.","summary":"#Person1# uses the internet to find products for #Person1#'s company. #Person1# thinks the Internet is useful, but there are problems like fake information. So they would visit the shop and check the products.","topic":"the internet"}
{"fname":"train_7161","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know much about computers?\n#Person2#: Not a great deal.\n#Person1#: I've just been reading an article about them. they'll be used for all sorts of things now.\n#Person2#: For accounting system and things like that, you mean?\n#Person1#: Yes, but they are used for other things, too. Do you remember when we went to buy a ticket for the flight to Paris.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: The man asked where we want to go, then he type out the information on the form and waited for a reply. A few moment later, he gave us two tickets.\n#Person2#: Of course, his machine must have been connected to a computer.\n#Person1#: That's right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the fields where computers have been used and take their experience of buying a ticket as an example.","topic":"computers"}
{"fname":"train_7162","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nick! How's it going?\n#Person2#: Oh, hey. . .\n#Person1#: What are you doing in this neighbourhood? Do you live around here?\n#Person2#: Actually, my office is right around the corner.\n#Person1#: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment.\n#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I'm in a bit of a hurry, but here's my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion.\n#Person1#: Sure, you still have my contact details, right?\n#Person2#: You know what, this is really embarrassing, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me?\n#Person1#: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don't worry about it. it happens to me all the time. I'm terrible with names too.","summary":"Ana greets Nick and tells him she enjoyed their conversation last week. However, Nick forgets her name and feels sorry. Luckily, Ana doesn't mind it.","topic":"small chats"}
{"fname":"train_7163","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have any hobbies?\n#Person2#: Yes, reading is my hobby.\n#Person1#: What kind of books do you like to read most?\n#Person2#: Many kinds of books. When I was a child in elementary school, I enjoyed reading fables and science fiction. When I became to a teenager at middle school, I was interested in detective mystery stories. Now I like reading romance stories.\n#Person1#: Are you in love?\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: People say only those that are in love like to read romance stories.\n#Person2#: Well, maybe.","summary":"#Person2# likes reading, and #Person2# likes different books in different stages.","topic":"reading"}
{"fname":"train_7164","dialogue":"#Person1#: The new computer software is driving me crazy! I really need a break!\n#Person2#: I know what you mean, Carol. I'Ve had nothing but trouble with it. They say it's supposed to be easy!\n#Person1#: That's what I'Ve heard. But as far as I'm concerned, it takes a genius to figure it out. Can you pass the sugar, please?\n#Person2#: Sure. Why don't you sit down for a minute? You haven't taken a rest all morning.","summary":"Carol and #Person2# complain about how troublesome the new computer software is.","topic":"the computer software"}
{"fname":"train_7165","dialogue":"#Person1#: How nice it is here.\n#Person2#: You can say that again. The sun is shining and there is a pleasant breeze. It's so lovely.\n#Person1#: I've heard the weather here is ideal, just like spring most of the year.\n#Person2#: That's correct. We have four seasons of spring.","summary":"#Person1# praises the nice weather here but #Person2# says they have four seasons of spring here.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_7166","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just finished reading this article 'Getting Old Gracefully'. It's a very good article.\n#Person2#: What does it say?\n#Person1#: A lot of things. There is a part about how old people should accept being old and stop feeling restless. You really should read it.\n#Person2#: Thank you. But I don't think I'll bother.\n#Person1#: Why not? What this article says makes good sense to me. If you read it, I'm sure you'll agree with me.\n#Person2#: I don't think I'll have any trouble with getting old. But perhaps you can keep the article for a while, I may read it later.","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# to read an article about getting old. #Person1# doesn't have such worries but may read it later.","topic":"getting old"}
{"fname":"train_7167","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor, I'm concerned about my grades. Do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Of course, how can I help you?\n#Person1#: I want to know if I am doing OK.\n#Person2#: Let's pull out your scores so far. Do you think you are doing OK?\n#Person1#: I am afraid that I might not be doing all that well.\n#Person2#: I'm seeing that you are doing OK in some areas, but not so well in others.\n#Person1#: I think I could take better notes and read a little more.\n#Person2#: You can greatly improve your grades by always reflecting on what you can improve on.\n#Person1#: I'm working on it!\n#Person2#: Just do your best and I am sure that you will see improvement.","summary":"#Person1# is concerned with #Person1#'s grades. #Person2# gives some suggestions and encourages #Person1#.","topic":"grades"}
{"fname":"train_7168","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you almost finished with my hair?\n#Person2#: I'm almost finished.\n#Person1#: How much longer is it going to be?\n#Person2#: I'm done now. Do you like it?\n#Person1#: I absolutely love it.\n#Person2#: You really like it?\n#Person1#: Yes, I truly do.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you like it.\n#Person1#: How much do I owe you?\n#Person2#: It's going to be $ 55.\n#Person1#: Here you go, thanks for everything.\n#Person2#: Make sure and come back in a couple of weeks.","summary":"#Person2# does #Person1#'s haircut and #Person1# is satisfied. #Person1# pays $55 to #Person2# happily.","topic":"haircut"}
{"fname":"train_7169","dialogue":"#Person1#: What an attractive blouse, You look so pretty in this blue dress!\n#Person2#: Really? Thank you. I bought it in Spring Street yesterday.\n#Person1#: It's very nice. It goes well with your skirt.\n#Person2#: Thank you. It's very nice of you to say so.\n#Person1#: Not at all. This dress certainly shows your good taste.\n#Person2#: That's quite a compliment coming from you.","summary":"#Person1# compliments #Person2#'s dress and #Person2# appreciates it.","topic":"a beautiful dress"}
{"fname":"train_7170","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! How do I restock my minibar?\n#Person2#: You've drunk everything, sir?\n#Person1#: I finished it all.\n#Person2#: Do you want the whole minibar, or just certain items?\n#Person1#: Send me up three bottles each of Perrier and Jim Beam.\n#Person2#: That's three Jim Beams and three Perriers. Anything else, sir?\n#Person1#: The apples in my room were delicious. Bring me a few more, please.\n#Person2#: Okay. Are you sure there isn't anything else?\n#Person1#: You know, some grape juice would be really nice, too.\n#Person2#: Be patient for just a few minutes, sir, and someone will be at your door.","summary":"#Person1# wants to restock the minibar. #Person2# asks what #Person1# wants and will have them sent soon.","topic":"restocking the minibar"}
{"fname":"train_7171","dialogue":"#Person1#: Boris, look at this sentence. ' Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of foods you love. ' It's interesting, isn't it?\n#Person2#: I'd rather say it's confusing. what are those ' strict nutrition philosophies ' about?\n#Person1#: I believe they are careful calculations on proteins, vitamins and calories.\n#Person2#: Probably, Iris. That must be the job of nutritionists.\n#Person1#: Healthy eating is not about depriving oneself of the foods one loves. So we are free to have whatever foods we love. It is unbelievable.\n#Person2#: Oh, believe it or not, I came across an article the other day, saying that pizza is a healthy food.\n#Person1#: Seriously?\n#Person2#: Yes, I felt exactly the same way as you did just now. Scientists must be crazy in saying so.\n#Person1#: Maybe nowadays people hold different opinions on healthy diet.\n#Person2#: Absolutely. I myself sometimes believe that healthy eating is just about feeling great. As long as I have enough energy, it's fine.\n#Person1#: But one must have some basic ideas about nutrition and find the best way for it to work out for the body.","summary":"Iris finds a sentence saying that healthy eating is not about depriving of foods people like. Boris and Iris are both surprised at it. They believe one should have basic ideas about one's health.","topic":"healthy diet"}
{"fname":"train_7172","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is this apartment management?\n#Person2#: Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes, this is the tenant of apartment ten. I guess my kitchen sink is clogging up again, and so is the bathtub.\n#Person2#: Alright. I'll send someone over tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Um, I'd really appreciate it if you send someone over to fix it today. It's really a bother. I can't cook or take a shower.\n#Person2#: Fine, I'll be up in a few minutes.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I appreciated it.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# and says the sink and the bathtub are broken. #Person2# promises to come right away.","topic":"apartment management"}
{"fname":"train_7173","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm Mary Kell. May I ask your name?\n#Person2#: My name is Zhuang Lingy. How are you, Miss Kelly?\n#Person1#: I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Zhuang. Sit down, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Miss Kelly.\n#Person1#: What are your qualifications for being a clerk typist?\n#Person2#: I can type 120 words a minute and I take shorthand at 80 words a minute.\n#Person1#: Would you be willing to take a typing and shorthand test?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would. ( After testing )\n#Person1#: Your typing and stenography are pretty good. Would you be interested in applying for the job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to give it a try.\n#Person1#: All right. You need to have an interview with our manager, Mr. McBride. Let's go to his office.","summary":"Mr. Zhuang wants to apply for the job of a clerk typist. After Miss Kelly tests his ability and introduces him to Mr. McBride.","topic":"job application"}
{"fname":"train_7174","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, can I speak to Mr. Green?\n#Person2#: Yes, speaking.\n#Person1#: This is Steven speaking. I'd like to buy a stock.\n#Person2#: What stock do you want to buy and how many?\n#Person1#: I'd like to buy 1 000 shares of Duson.\n#Person2#: Let me get the asking price of the stock. Just a moment. Oh, now the asking price is $ 90 each share. By the way, what is the offering price?\n#Person1#: Let me see. The offering price is near or at $ 88.\n#Person2#: Then the difference between the asking price and the offering price is $ 2. It's hard to take place today.\n#Person1#: Do you mean that I have to buy it at current price?\n#Person2#: You can decide by yourself.\n#Person1#: I heard that this stock would go up. Hum, I will take it at current price.\n#Person2#: So, now I will buy you. Are you sure?\n#Person1#: Yes, please.","summary":"Steven calls Mr. Green and says he wants to buy the stock of Duson because he heard that this stock would go up.","topic":"buying a stock"}
{"fname":"train_7175","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've come in apply for the position as head of claim department.\n#Person1#: I'm Smith, the manager of Human Resources Department. May I ask your name?\n#Person2#: My name is Zhang Due.\n#Person1#: Would you tell me what education background you have?\n#Person2#: I graduated from Beijing College of Foreign Trade. My major was International Trade.\n#Person1#: Do you have any experience in this field?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have been working in Lush Insurance Company for four years.\n#Person1#: OK. Do you think you are proficient in both written and spoken English?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: OK. I will accept you for a three months-period of probation. Is this satisfactory?\n#Person2#: Yes.","summary":"Zhang wants to apply for the position as head of claim department. Smith interviews Zhang. In the end, Zhang is accepted for a period of probation.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_7176","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you want to apply for the position as a foreign bank staff member, is it true?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's true.\n#Person1#: What about the foreign bank?\n#Person2#: It's a branch of the Bank of America in Beijing.\n#Person1#: What are the requirements?\n#Person2#: The applicant must be alert and quick at figures, and like meeting the public.\n#Person1#: Would you be using English every day in this job?\n#Person2#: Yes. Because the customers are mostly Americans.\n#Person1#: The pay must be good.\n#Person2#: Yes, starting salary is 6, 000 yuan a month plus bonuses.","summary":"#Person2# wants to apply for a position as a foreign bank staff member. #Person1# asks something about it.","topic":"a new job"}
{"fname":"train_7177","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to get in shape. I feel like a fence sitter, not really fat, but not really healthy.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean. I fit into my clothes, but I'm not always comfortable.\n#Person1#: Would you like to get in shape together?\n#Person2#: What do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: How about going to the gym? There's one really close to work.\n#Person2#: I know the one you mean. Do you know how much the memberships are?\n#Person1#: As a matter of fact, they are having a promotion right now.\n#Person2#: Let's go after work and take a tour of the facilities.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both want to get in shape. #Person1# suggests they go to the gym together.","topic":"getting in shape"}
{"fname":"train_7178","dialogue":"#Person1#: Stand back from the door, please. There're plenty of seats in the rear.\n#Person2#: What's the fare, please?\n#Person1#: One yuan fifty cents. Drop it in the box here.\n#Person2#: Is this the right bus to Zizhuyuan Park?\n#Person1#: Take a No. 2. This is No. 12.\n#Person2#: But somebody told me this was the right bus to take. I want to go to Tian'anmen Square, you see.\n#Person1#: Then this is the right bus. Move on, please. You're holding up the passengers. Tian'anmen Square is the last stop but one.\n#Person2#: Would you please let me know when we get there?","summary":"#Person1# gets on a bus but doesn't know whether it is the right bus to the destination. #Person2# tells #Person1# it is.","topic":"the right bus"}
{"fname":"train_7179","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to buy some fruit.\n#Person2#: All the fruit are pretty fresh here.\n#Person1#: How much are the pears?\n#Person2#: They're four yuan per kilo.\n#Person1#: Give me one kilo of those, please. Do you have any fresh plums?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. They are eight yuan per kilo.\n#Person1#: It's a bit too expensive. We can get it for six yuan in the shop next here.\n#Person2#: Take much and you can have them six yuan per kilo.\n#Person1#: Sounds reasonable. I'll take three kilos.\n#Person2#: OK. It's 22 yuan\n#Person1#: Here you are.","summary":"#Person1# buys some pears and plums in #Person2#'s store after #Person2# agrees to give a discount.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7180","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you mind if I ask you whether you are married or not?\n#Person2#: To be frank, I was married once, and now I'm single.\n#Person1#: Do you mean you got a divorce?\n#Person2#: Yes, my first marriage was a failure.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s marital status. #Person2# says #Person2# divorced.","topic":"marital status"}
{"fname":"train_7181","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think the position is pretty good. And the neighbors seem nice. However, considering the walls have to be repaired, and the shelves must be repainted, your asking price is a little too high. Could you give us a better price?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but several people are interested in his flat, so I think we can get the price we were asking for. I'll show you another flat on Fifth Avenue this afternoon. It's cheaper than this one, but it's a bit small.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I have an appointment with a dentist. Let's make it some other time.\n#Person2#: If this afternoon is inconvenient for you, I'll arrange another date. Let me know when is good for you.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't want to buy the flat because it is expensive. So #Person2# is going to show #Person1# another cheaper flat.","topic":"the price"}
{"fname":"train_7182","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Peter. Late again!\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm so sorry. I can't tell you how sorry I am.\n#Person1#: Mm, what's the excuse this time?\n#Person2#: I must have turned the alarm clock off and gone back to sleep again.\n#Person1#: Yeah, and last week,the car was broken.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know.\n#Person1#: Umm...\n#Person2#: I'm really sorry. I promise it won't happen again.","summary":"Peter is late again. He feels sorry and promises not to be late again.","topic":"lateness"}
{"fname":"train_7183","dialogue":"#Person1#: My back really hurts. Do you have any medicine?\n#Person2#: I can give you some painkillers. But don't you think you should go to the hospital?\n#Person1#: Let me see if the pills will make the pain go away first.","summary":"#Person1#'s back hurts. #Person2# gives painkillers to #Person1#.","topic":"pain"}
{"fname":"train_7184","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's that book you just picked up?\n#Person2#: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course.\n#Person1#: You had better read it if you want to pass the course.\n#Person2#: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it.\n#Person1#: How much does it cost?\n#Person2#: It costs 40 dollars.\n#Person1#: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have one.\n#Person2#: No, they don't. I have asked.\n#Person1#: Why don't you get it from the library?\n#Person2#: Are you joking? I've been trying for months and the book is always out. There are more than 45 students in the course and every single one wants the book.\n#Person1#: Listen, you know my roommate, Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year and I believe he owns the book. I'll ask him if he'll lend it to you.\n#Person2#: Oh, Tom, that would settle everything. That's very kind of you.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# needs a book but can't afford it. Tom tells #Person2# that his roommate has the book and will ask him if he'll lend it to #Person2#.","topic":"a necessary book"}
{"fname":"train_7185","dialogue":"#Person1#: If you had signaled your intention to return a little sooner, this wouldn't have happened.\n#Person2#: But I signaled in time! Just look at the mess you've made of my car! You were driving carelessly and your speed was above the limit! You're the one who's to blame!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# argue who's to blame for a traffic accident.","topic":"who's to blame"}
{"fname":"train_7186","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen Mr. Li?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. Is he looking for me?\n#Person1#: Yes, he is. He wants to talk to you.\n#Person2#: To me? About what?\n#Person1#: There's an opening in the sales department. He wants to talk to you about it.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's great! What kind of this job is it?\n#Person1#: He hasn't told me exactly. But it will be a better job than this.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your help.\n#Person1#: Don't thank me yet! He hasn't talked to you and he hasn't chosen you for the job yet.\n#Person2#: I know.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Mr. Li is looking for #Person2# to talk about a new job.","topic":"a new job"}
{"fname":"train_7187","dialogue":"#Person1#: First. I'd like you to tell me a bit about your experience.\n#Person2#: Well. I left school after I'd done my A-levels.\n#Person1#: What subjects did you take?\n#Person2#: French. German and Art.\n#Person1#: Art?\n#Person2#: Well. I really wanted to study Art. But a friend of my father's provided with me a job-he's an accountant in the city.\n#Person1#: I see. In your application, you say that you only spent nine months with this firm of accountants. Why was that?\n#Person2#: Well, honestly, I didn't like it, so I got a place at the Art College a year ago.\n#Person1#: Did your father mind?\n#Person2#: Well, he was rather disappointed at first. He's an accountant too, you see.\n#Person1#: Have you any brothers or sisters?\n#Person2#: Two brothers, both at school. One's eleven; the other's fifteen.\n#Person1#: Right. What do you do in your spare time?\n#Person2#: I like jazz and folk music; I go to the theater occasionally and act a bit myself. I read quite a lot, and I've done a bit of photography. Also, I've traveled a lot -all over Europe.\n#Person1#: Very interesting, Mr. Brown. I think that's all I want to ask about your background.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Mr. Brown and asks about his educational background and working experience, his family members, and what he does in his spare time.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7188","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look a bit worried, Susan, what's wrong?\n#Person2#: I just seem to be putting on some weight these days.\n#Person1#: Oh dear! That's quite a problem. Can I offer you some advice?\n#Person2#: Of course, what do you think I should do?\n#Person1#: I suggest you go on a diet or at least stop eating too much of the things your mother prepared for you, and...\n#Person2#: And take exercise, right? A lot of people have told me the same thing, but somehow I just can't get up early in the morning.\n#Person1#: Well. Mother and I will help you. By the way, have you ever thought of arranging your weekend timetable, so you can go to the keep-fit club on the weekend?\n#Person2#: Yes, that sounds a good idea. Thanks a lot.","summary":"Susan feels worried because she's gained weight. #Person1# advises her to go on a diet and take exercise.","topic":"losing weight"}
{"fname":"train_7189","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been told that you are a very successful businessman abroad. I wonder how you managed to achieve such success? \n#Person2#: Oh, through a lot of hard work, of course. \n#Person1#: I suppose that in a foreign country it was difficult at first, wasn't it? \n#Person2#: Surely it was, especially when you only knew few people and little English. \n#Person1#: You mean you didn't know much English then? \n#Person2#: Right. I only knew a few English sentences. \n#Person1#: That's incredible. Could you tell me what you did to make a start? \n#Person2#: First, I worked as a servant. \n#Person1#: Really? I wish you could tell me more about your experience. \n#Person2#: I'd like to, but I must run to a meeting. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how #Person2# becomes a successful businessman. #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s early experience but ends the conversation shortly because of a coming meeting.","topic":"a successful businessman"}
{"fname":"train_7190","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's getting freezing.\n#Person2#: Yes. I bought a scarf yesterday. It's really nice and warm. Have a look.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's made of wool. I like the striped pattern. \n#Person2#: Yes, I adore simple fashions. How does it look on me?\n#Person1#: It looks great, but you need something to go with it. It's too plain on its own.\n#Person2#: How about this blue sweater?\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. When did you buy it? Is it a name brand?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I bought it when it was on sale, 50% off the original price. OK, what do you think?\n#Person1#: That looks lovely. Just one more thing---you need a pair of earrings.\n#Person2#: I've got a pair of pearl earrings. Here it is. \n#Person1#: Perfect!\n#Person2#: You have good fashion sense, Karen.\n#Person1#: Thanks. We should be ourselves. There are so many fashion victims out there.\n#Person2#: Yes, but with our sense we'll always look good.","summary":"#Person2# bought a new scarf as it's getting freezing. Karen suggests #Person2# have a blue sweater and a pair of earrings to go with it. #Person2# praises Karen's fashion sense.","topic":"costume matching"}
{"fname":"train_7191","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm exhausted. My new exercise class is so hard, \n#Person2#: I think it is easy. I could work in your class with no problem. \n#Person1#: You thing so? \n#Person2#: Oh, without a doubt. When is the next class? \n#Person1#: Tomorrw morning. Try it. \n#Person2#: No problem. \n#Person1#: Are you going to this class this morning? \n#Person2#: Of course, easy. No sweat. \n#Person1#: You're no able to move after this class. \n#Person2#: Are you kidding me? It's going to be up a piece of cake.\n#Person1#: Well, I don't believe you!\n#Person2#: You want to bet?\n#Person1#: Yeah, what't the bet?\n#Person2#: I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning and not feel a thing.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the new exercise class is too hard while #Person2# thinks it easy. So they make a bet that #Person2# handle it easily.","topic":"the exercise class"}
{"fname":"train_7192","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, our teacher let me ask you which circus tickets you've decided to buy.\n#Person2#: Well, there wasn't much choice of them. There weren't enough of the 12 pounds 50 seats for all of us, which is what I was planning to buy. And although there were lots of seats at 15 pounds 50, these were only on weekday afternoons, which I know wasn't suitable for us. So I'm afraid I've gone for the ones at 17 pounds 50. I know it's more than we wanted to pay. But at least we won't be right the back.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"The teacher let #Person1# ask Jack which circus tickets he's decided to buy for the class. Jack says he would buy the expensive ones and explains why.","topic":"circus tickets"}
{"fname":"train_7193","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doesn't that cloud look like a bear?\n#Person2#: No, it looks like a dog to me. That one over there looks like a bear.\n#Person1#: No, it doesn't. That one looks like a cat.\n#Person2#: The sun is setting. Let's leave, so we can make it to my mom's on time for dinner.\n#Person1#: OK. Where's the car? At the garden gate?\n#Person2#: We parked it on the other side of that mountain.\n#Person1#: No, I think we parked it behind that hill.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see it. It's straight ahead by that tree.\n#Person1#: Oh, good. We need to stop and buy some flowers. Your mom loves fresh flowers.\n#Person2#: Sure, I need to stop to get gas first though.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the shape of the clouds. Then they realize it's time to drive to #Person2#'s mom's for dinner. They will buy some flowers and get gas on the way home.","topic":"returning home"}
{"fname":"train_7194","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for calling target.com. My name is Angela and I'd be happy to assist you today. What is the name on the account?\n#Person2#: Mark Sanchez.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Sanchez. What's your email address?\n#Person2#: It's mark889@gmail.com.\n#Person1#: Thank you. How may I help you today?\n#Person2#: I ordered some gifts from your website last week, but they haven't arrived yet. They were supposed to be here 2 days ago.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that, sir. Do you have the order number?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's 855321.\n#Person1#: One moment, please. Alright, sir. I think I discovered what's going on. A couple of the items in your order were damaged during transport. We are in the process of shipping your new items, but it could take up to 10 days for you to receive them.","summary":"Mark calls Angela and wants to know why his order hasn't arrived yet. Angela finds some of his items were damaged during transport, and tells him they are shipping new ones.","topic":"customer service"}
{"fname":"train_7195","dialogue":"#Person1#: Amelia, I'll quit my job.\n#Person2#: Really, why?\n#Person1#: This company is small and many workers have been dismissed last month. And I can't continue working for a company that may let me go.\n#Person2#: But surely they wouldn't fire you. You are one of the most experienced managers here.\n#Person1#: Well, to be honest. I've gotten a better offer.\n#Person2#: That's great news. Congratulations. Where will you be located?\n#Person1#: The head office is in New York, but I'll be dealing with overseas companies. I look forward to that and at the same time, having a chance to use English more.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to bring this up now, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go.\n#Person1#: Of course I can. If there are any other job opportunities at my new company, I'll recommend you personally.\n#Person2#: Thanks, I appreciate that.","summary":"#Person1# tells Amelia that #Person1# will quit #Person1#'s job because #Person1# has gotten a better offer. After hearing that, Amelia asks #Person1# to write a recommendation letter for her before #Person1# goes.","topic":"a better job"}
{"fname":"train_7196","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Anna. Are you free this Friday evening?\n#Person2#: Yes, why?\n#Person1#: There is a get-together at my home. Would you like to join us?\n#Person2#: Who else will be there?\n#Person1#: Oh, there all our friends. Peter, Paul, Daniela and some other classmates.\n#Person2#: Is Jack coming?\n#Person1#: No. I didn't invite him. I know you 2 are on bad terms.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Shall I bring something to the get-together?\n#Person1#: That will be wonderful if you can.\n#Person2#: By the way, can Bob come with me?\n#Person1#: Sure, he's welcome since he is your deskmate. You know my place, don't you?\n#Person2#: It has been so long since I went there last time, but I think I can find the way.\n#Person1#: Great! Be there at about 5:00 PM, OK?","summary":"#Person1# invites Anna to come to a get-together. Anna agrees after she knows Jack won't come because they are on bad terms.","topic":"an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7197","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, how are you?\n#Person2#: It's nice to meet you. Thanks for coming.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure.\n#Person2#: I wanted to meet with you to discuss your daughter.\n#Person1#: Is she acting up in class?\n#Person2#: Not at all. She's a joy to have in my class.\n#Person1#: Is she really?\n#Person2#: She is absolutely wonderful.\n#Person1#: So she isn't causing you any problems?\n#Person2#: No. She is actually very intelligent and well behaved.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to know that you like her.\n#Person2#: You have nothing to worry about with her.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1#'s daughter is wonderful, intelligent, and well-behaved in #Person2#'s class.","topic":"class performance"}
{"fname":"train_7198","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: En, I am looking for a porter, do you know where I can find one?\n#Person1#: There are so many here.The men with red hats are the porters.\n#Person2#: What's the charge?\n#Person1#: Well, it depends how many pieces of luggages you have.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# is assisting #Person2# in finding a porter.","topic":"find a porter"}
{"fname":"train_7199","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to buy some local handcrafts as gifts to my friends and relatives.\n#Person2#: There are many stores selling handcrafts in Paris. Our store is wellknown for vase, table wear and jewelry boxes. You can take your time and choose whatever you like.\n#Person1#: Well, the tapestry is delicate and beautiful.\n#Person2#: You have made an excellent choice, it is our newcomer. The tapestry is on hot sell with the design and quality. The design on it is traditional Paris architecture.\n#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: 100 frances.\n#Person1#: Mmm, it is reasonable. Look at this set of table wear, it is so beautiful!\n#Person2#: We have a piece of table clothing to go with it. It is a brocade one with pretty stars.\n#Person1#: This silver vase is a good ornament for the living room.\n#Person2#: You are right.\n#Person1#: I will take the tapestry, the set of table wear and the vase.\n#Person2#: OK. Do you like these candles? They are on sale now.\n#Person1#: All right. I will take one.","summary":"#Person1#'s looking for local handicrafts in Paris as gifts. #Person1#'ll take a tapestry, a set of table wear, a vase, and a candle with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"buy handicrafts"}
{"fname":"train_7200","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey man, you wanna buy some weed?\n#Person2#: Some what?\n#Person1#: Weed! You know? Pot, Ganja, Mary Jane some chronic!\n#Person2#: Oh, umm, no thanks.\n#Person1#: I also have blow if you prefer to do a few lines.\n#Person2#: No, I am ok, really.\n#Person1#: Come on man! I even got dope and acid! Try some!\n#Person2#: Do you really have all of these drugs? Where do you get them from?\n#Person1#: I got my connections! Just tell me what you want and I ' ll even give you one ounce for free.\n#Person2#: Sounds good! Let ' s see, I want.\n#Person1#: Yeah?\n#Person2#: I want you to put your hands behind your head! You are under arrest!","summary":"#Person1# tries to sell drugs to #Person2#, then #Person1# is arrested by #Person2#.","topic":"arrest a drug dealer"}
{"fname":"train_7201","dialogue":"#Person1#: guess what? I've got great news!\n#Person2#: what is it?\n#Person1#: well, you know how I've been working at the Economist as a proof-reader, right?\n#Person2#: yes.\n#Person1#: well, the editor-in-chief heard that I had experience as an editor at another magadize and asked me if I was interested in becoming an assistant editor for him.\n#Person2#: really? That's fantastic! Will you get a chance to do any writing?\n#Person1#: she said that the columnist for the literary criticism column would be going on pregnancy leave soon and that I could be in charge of the column until she came back.\n#Person2#: wow! That's really great news. How often does the magazine come out?\n#Person1#: it's a monthly magazine, but my column will be shared with another columnist so my articles will be due fortnightly.\n#Person2#: are you looking forward to doing more editing work?\n#Person1#: yes, but I'm even more excited about getting my thoughts published again!\n#Person2#: do you have any order forms here so that I can get a subscription to the magazine?\n#Person1#: I don't have any with me, but I think I could manage to bring a free copy home for you.\n#Person2#: I'm really looking forward to reading your column.\n#Person1#: me, too. Do you want to go out to celebrate my good news?\n#Person2#: sure, where would you like to go?\n#Person1#: perhaps we could go to the library festival that's going on at the local bookshop.","summary":"#Person1#'ll become the assistant editor for the editor-in-chief because the columnist will be going on pregnancy leave. #Person2#'s looking forward to reading #Person1#'s column and they decide to celebrate by going to the library festival.","topic":"job promotion sharing"}
{"fname":"train_7202","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall we share a taxi?\n#Person2#: Where are you heading now?\n#Person1#: I want to go back to my college on the Huanghe road. It is very close to your house.\n#Person2#: Is that the university next to the Teachers' College?\n#Person1#: That's the one.\n#Person2#: You mean we'll share the taxi?\n#Person1#: Yeah. If we share the cab, it'll be cheaper. Besides that your Chinese is better than mine. The drivers usually have difficulty understanding me even though I practice my pronunciation carefully.\n#Person2#: Well. Don't worry about it, I will be happy to share the taxi with you.","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person2# to share a taxi and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"cab sharing"}
{"fname":"train_7203","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that you finished my home inspection, and I was wondering how it went.\n#Person2#: First of all, we need to understand what I was looking for. Do you know what the purpose of an inspection is?\n#Person1#: I am not sure what a home inspection is all about.\n#Person2#: I went there to check for problems with the home, so you aren ' t surprised when you move in.\n#Person1#: Wouldn ' t the owners have told me about any problems?\n#Person2#: Sellers aren ' t always truthful, and there might also be problems that they aren ' t aware of.\n#Person1#: Can I require the owners to fix the problems?\n#Person2#: You can make the sale of the house contingent on them fixing the problems.\n#Person1#: What did you find out when you did the inspection of my new home?\n#Person2#: There were no major problems. One leaky pipe under the sink and two broken roof tiles was all that I found.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# what a home inspection is all about and tells #Person1# there were no major problems when #Person2# inspected #Person1#'s new home.","topic":"home inspection"}
{"fname":"train_7204","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to request some more amenities.\n#Person2#: Amenities? What do you mean by amenities, sir?\n#Person1#: Well, the free stuff! You know the soap, lotion, shampoo, etc.\n#Person2#: I see. Sir, if I may ask. Have you used up all the amenities in your room?\n#Person1#: Not at all. I still have enough for the next few days.\n#Person2#: Then what is the problem, sir?\n#Person1#: I need some to keep as souvenirs!\n#Person2#: Souvenirs?\n#Person1#: Yes, souvenirs. Trinkets to remember my trip by!\n#Person2#: We do have a souvenir shop on the first floor, sir.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's not the same. I never pay for hotel souvenirs!\n#Person2#: I'll call housekeeping. Someone will be up with more amenities shortly.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for some free stuff as souvenirs. #Person2#'ll call housekeeping to bring some amenities.","topic":"ask for amenities"}
{"fname":"train_7205","dialogue":"#Person1#: Two people were robbed last night near the park.\n#Person2#: Again? The area around the park is too dark at night. There should be more lights there.\n#Person1#: I am afraid of the dark. I don't feel safe in the dark. I feel someone is hiding in the dark to attack me.\n#Person2#: Your feelings might be right. You should never walk alone there at night. It is too dangerous.\n#Person1#: I Know. And you should be more careful, too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the robbery last night. They \nthink they should be more careful.","topic":"robbery"}
{"fname":"train_7206","dialogue":"#Person1#: That's right. And I'm going to be Vice President of Marketing.\n#Person2#: Way to go, Mary. A lot has happened during the last few months, hasn't it?\n#Person1#: You can say that again!\n#Person2#: What's up with Vince and Elvin?\n#Person1#: They work for Zina now.\n#Person2#: And they're happy with that?\n#Person1#: They're in awe of her. After they saw how she crushed WebTracker. . . but I guess you know all about that.","summary":"Mary tells #Person2# that she'll become Vice President of Marketing as Vince and Elvin work for Zina now.","topic":"Casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7207","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Michelle. Do you need to use the photocopier?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi Jeremy. No please, go ahead. So how are you, Jeremy? I was talking to Linda about you only last week.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm fine, thanks. I'm super busy with work actually. Did you hear about the Lawson contract?\n#Person2#: No, tell me more.\n#Person1#: Well, I was discussing the contract with Bill and he said that they met the head of Lawsons last week.\n#Person2#: And.\n#Person1#: And hopefully they are going to confirm the deal on Wednesday, fingers crossed.\n#Person2#: That's great news, Jeremy. Congratulations! Anyway, I must get back, but give my regards to your wife Monica.\n#Person1#: I will, Michelle. Speak to you soon.","summary":"Jeremy tells Michelle something about his work while he's using the photocopier.","topic":"Casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7208","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like Korea?\n#Person2#: I like it. It's a beautiful country.\n#Person1#: What part of the visit excited you most?\n#Person2#: The best island of Korea-Jizhou island.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Attractive scenery, pleasant climate, these make it charming.\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so. But there is also something terrible.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Sometimes the traffic is too busy.\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right.","summary":"#Person2# likes the attractive scenery and pleasant climate of Korea-Jizhou island, but #Person1# thinks the traffic there is busy.","topic":"visit Jizhou Island"}
{"fname":"train_7209","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you think of the teambuiding session this morning? Do you think it did much good?\n#Person2#: Well, a lot of the games were pretty silly. I don't know how much it helped us to be a better team, but i think everyone had a good time.\n#Person1#: I think that's an important part of it all. . . we've got to be able to see another side of our co-workers and boss. . . We can see what they're like as real human beings, working together on some project, for fun. I really think it helped our team jell together better.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess you're right. I think the trust game was my favorite. I think in order to have a strong team, we've all got to learn how to trust each other more.\n#Person1#: The trust game was your favorite, huh? My favorite part was the personality tests. I think to know more about what kind of personality type you are will tell you a lot about how you can fit into a team. Also, when you know the personality strengths of your colleagues, it helps you understand them better.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the games in the teambuilding session were pretty silly while #Person1# thinks it is important for bonding a team. Trust game was #Person2#'s favorite while #Person1# liked personality tests.","topic":"Teambuilding session"}
{"fname":"train_7210","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Bobby, It seems that I can't arrive at your home by 12 o'clock.\n#Person2#: What happened? We're all expecting you, Hans, Dick, Archie. . .\n#Person1#: I'm so sorry, I've been held up by the damn traffic jam for half an hour. I'd have arrived but for that.\n#Person2#: I see. Where are you now, Li?\n#Person1#: Thirty meters ahead is the Waterloo Bridge.\n#Person2#: It's not far away from home, It's - let me see, about 20 minutes'walk, Can you walk here?\n#Person1#: I've thought of that, but what can I do with my car? If only I had taken a taxi!\n#Person2#: That's too bad, But don't worry. We'll put off dinner till one o'clock.\n#Person1#: I'm so terribly sorry to keep you waiting.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Li tells Bobby that Li's stuck in the traffic jam and will be late for dinner. Bobby will put off the dinner till one o'clock.","topic":"traffic jam"}
{"fname":"train_7211","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for the pizza. It was delicious.\n#Person2#: It's okay.\n#Person1#: Next time, it's on me.\n#Person2#: Don't be silly.\n#Person1#: I'm serious.\n#Person2#: Alright. Next time, we can try some other flavors.\n#Person1#: Certainly. The vegetarian pizza looks pretty good. It must be very delicious.\n#Person2#: Definitely. I really like Italian food.","summary":"#Person1# thanks #Person2# for the pizza. They'll try some other flavors next time.","topic":"Pizza sharing"}
{"fname":"train_7212","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mm. . . How do I get this ticket machine to work?\n#Person2#: Well first put your money in.\n#Person1#: Ok, I'Ve done that.\n#Person2#: Then just press this button.\n#Person1#: Oh it's printed the ticket already. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to use the ticket machine.","topic":"Ticket machine"}
{"fname":"train_7213","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I hate eating vegetables!\n#Person2#: You don't have to eat them. I don't mind.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Mom. Can I have dessert now? I love chocolate cake.\n#Person2#: No dessert for you unless you eat all of your vegetables.\n#Person1#: But I don't like them. It's not fair.\n#Person2#: You can have some fruits for dessert. If you eat an apple and a banana, I might let you have a small piece of chocolate cake.\n#Person1#: Ok, actually I don't mind eating peas and carrots. But I hate broccoli and cauliflower.\n#Person2#: I'll remember that for next time. You'll get extra peas and carrots, but no broccoli or cauliflower, ok?\n#Person1#: Thanks, Mom!","summary":"#Person1#'s mom doesn't let #Person1# have desserts unless #Person1# eats all the vegetables, but #Person1# hates broccoli and cauliflower. #Person1#'s mom will remember that next time.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7214","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, dear?\n#Person2#: Something awful happened. We went to the Portobello Road, and someone stole my handbag.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear. Did you lose a lot of money?\n#Person2#: No. Only a few pounds. But my passport was in the bag. That'what I'm really worry about.\n#Person1#: You must tell the embassy about it. And I think they'll issue you with a new one.\n#Person2#: I'd better go tomorrow.\n#Person1#: No. But you mustn't leave it too long. Did you report it the police?\n#Person2#: No. I couldn't find a policeman.\n#Person1#: Well. You must report that it's been stolen. And give the police description of your bag. You'd better go to the local police station tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'll do it tomorrow.\n#Person1#: And Lisa.\n#Person2#: Yes?\n#Person1#: Don't be too upset. It's not the end of the world.","summary":"Lisa tells #Person1# she's upset because her bag with her passport was stolen. #Person1# suggests she report to the police and tell the embassy about it.","topic":"stolen bag"}
{"fname":"train_7215","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm here to get my salary.\n#Person1#: I see. Do you have your Current All-in-one Passbook with you? I'll need your password for this transaction.\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: And how much of your salary would you like?\n#Person2#: I think just 3, 000 RMB will be enough.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# in withdrawing #Person2#'s salary.","topic":"salary withdrawal"}
{"fname":"train_7216","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think if I'm going to find a job, I'll look over the job board.\n#Person2#: Well, there's no doubt that lots of people have found employment in the help wanted section.\n#Person1#: Right, so I picked up a copy of the Sunday Globe this morning.\n#Person2#: Did you get a copy of the Herald too?\n#Person1#: No, why should I? The Globe's help wanted section is the best.\n#Person2#: That's true, but still the Herald lists some jobs the Globe doesn't have.\n#Person1#: Not enough to worry about. Why do I waste the money buying two papers?\n#Person2#: It's only a couple of dollars more. For that much money you can afford to risk it.\n#Person1#: I guess you're right. I'll get a Herald as soon as I finish looking over the Globe.\n#Person2#: Good idea.","summary":"#Person1# picked up a copy of the Sunday Globe to find a job in the help wanted section and #Person2# suggests #Person1# pick up Herald too.","topic":"hunt a job"}
{"fname":"train_7217","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, are you Sara Wilson?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. You must be Tom. Nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you too. Let me help you with your bags.\n#Person2#: Be careful, Tom. Those are pretty heavy.\n#Person1#: Wow, you're not kidding. Hold on a second. Hello, could you give us a hand, please?","summary":"Tom helps Sara Wilson with her heavy bag.","topic":"help carry bags"}
{"fname":"train_7218","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter? This is Steven from China. I've got the document you want.\n#Person2#: Great. Send it to me by FedEx tomorrow morning. Or better, call Federal Express for a pick-up. That way I'll get it even earlier.\n#Person1#: That'll cost me a fortune.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about that. I'll reimburse you as soon as I receive the package.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll try. But I'm not sure Federal Express picks up mail in this city. If that's the case, I'll send the package through Chinese express mail service.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"Steven from China phones Peter to tell him the availability of the document. Peter requests Steven to send it to him and he will reimburse Steven.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_7219","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, can you buy a new camera? My old one has gone west.\n#Person2#: What? I gave it to you only 3 months ago.\n#Person1#: So, you didn't buy a good one for me. This time how about a better one?\n#Person2#: Ok, son. I think I'Ve go to tell you the truth. My company has gone out and I'm now out of job. If you want a new camera, go and earn money yourself.","summary":"#Person1# requests #Person1#'s dad to buy a better camera, #Person1#'s dad tells #Person1# to earn money himself because he is out of job.","topic":"buy a new camera"}
{"fname":"train_7220","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I help you with today?\n#Person2#: My washing machine isn't working.\n#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: The water will not drain.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else wrong with it?\n#Person2#: No, that's it.\n#Person1#: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like.\n#Person2#: When will you be able to fix it?\n#Person1#: How does this afternoon at 2:30 sound to you?\n#Person2#: That would be perfect.\n#Person1#: Alright, so I'll see you then?\n#Person2#: See you then.","summary":"#Person2#'s washing machine isn't working properly. #Person1#'ll come down this afternoon to fix it.","topic":"request for repair"}
{"fname":"train_7221","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, do you have any rooms available?\n#Person1#: A single?\n#Person2#: No. I need a double and three triples. My family is waiting for me in the car.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this form, sir.\n#Person2#: Ok. . . Here you are.\n#Person1#: Here are your keys. Check out time is noon.\n#Person2#: Is breakfast included?\n#Person1#: No.","summary":"#Person2# checks in for a room for his family with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_7222","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I sit here?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid this seat is taken.\n#Person1#: Oh, is it? Thank you anyway.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. If you ask the conductor when he comes by, he should help you find one.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the seat isn't available and suggests #Person1# ask the conductor.","topic":"looking for a seat"}
{"fname":"train_7223","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tomorrow is Sunday. Let's go out and get some fresh air.\n#Person2#: I know there is a beautiful farm in the countryside near Taipei. Are you interested in going there?\n#Person1#: why not? I love animals and I love nature.\n#Person2#: You can see many cows and horses there. lf you are brave enough, you can try horseback riding. it is fun.\n#Person1#: sounds very interesting. I can't wait to go there.\n#Person2#: Wow! It is huge and you can do many activities here.\n#Person1#: That is true. Some people go camping, some people pick fresh fruit, some people go boating and some people go grass skiing.\n#Person2#: I never knew there were so many fun things to do on a farm.\n#Person1#: Well, now you know. Let's go to the lake over there. Some people are fishing over there. I haven't had a chance to fish in a lake, I really want to try.\n#Person2#: I think we need to buy some baits and borrow some fish poles first.\n#Person1#: Yes. we can get what we need at the stands right by the lake. Who do you think will catch a big fish first?\n#Person2#: Of course. I will.\n#Person1#: Wait and see. I want to try horseback riding after fishing. It looks very exciting and fun.\n#Person2#: It is. However, you will suffer from muscle pain for many days you are a first-time rider.\n#Person1#: No problem. It is always worth trying something new once in your life time.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to a farm in the countryside near Taipei together tomorrow. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the activities they can do there and they plan to try fishing and horseback riding.","topic":"Sunday plan"}
{"fname":"train_7224","dialogue":"#Person1#: That was really a nightmare!\n#Person2#: Honey, what's up?\n#Person1#: I was stuck between 15th and 16th floors in the elevator.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? I know that telephone signal must have been shielded in the elevator shaft, so what did you do then?\n#Person1#: I pressed the emergency button! And then I stayed in the elevator waiting for the rescue.\n#Person2#: Did you panic at the time?\n#Person1#: A little bit, but I know that the elevator isn't enclosed. at least I wouldn't be smothered there.\n#Person2#: Was there anyone else with you?\n#Person1#: Of course, there are 6 other people in the elevator ; they were so scared that someone even started crying.\n#Person2#: So you mean that you were the only brave one there?\n#Person1#: Yes. I have to call the property management.\n#Person2#: For what? Complaining about what happened in the elevator?\n#Person1#: Yes. They should check the elevator regularly. I have to give them something to remember about, and they should also equip fire extinguishers in the building.\n#Person2#: That was just an accident. you are worried too much about it. I think the property management will check the elevator and improve their service from now on.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean, but I'd better remind them again, and also remind them to repair the button in the elevator for the disabled people. That has brought the disabled people lots of inconvenience.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s terrible experience of being stuck in the elevator. #Person1#'ll call the property management and make complaints so they can improve their service.","topic":"stuck in the elevator"}
{"fname":"train_7225","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is the front desk. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hi. I'm calling from Room 209. I couldn't find the TV Guide. Can you send me one, please?\n#Person1#: Sure. Anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes. There is one more thing.\n#Person1#: Go ahead, please.\n#Person2#: The mini bar door was open when I checked in. I didn't use it. Could you send someone to check it out?\n#Person1#: We'll send someone right up. But don't worry about that. Maybe the service person forgot to do it.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# phones the front desk for a TV guide and a check-out of the minibar.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_7226","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello there, Sir. I've dealt with you before, haven't I?\n#Person2#: You remember me! Yes, I'm with Li Wang Enterprises ; I'm the Accountant Peters.\n#Person1#: Yes, of course, Mr. Peters! Good to see you again. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Well, we've just acquired a new business so we need to set up a lot of services with you. We are particularly interested in Agent Services.\n#Person1#: I see. We offer Agent Services free of charge here. Before your new business begins trading, we could, on behalf of your existing company, do a series of registration and get the certificates you need. If you are unsure of the local laws, that is.","summary":"#Person1# remembers Peters from previous experience. #Person1# explains Agent Services as Peters's particularly interested in it.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_7227","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm Sue from Daily Magazine. We're doing a study of transport service in this area. Can you answer some questions?\n#Person2#: How long will it take? I'm in a hurry.\n#Person1#: It takes only a few minutes.\n#Person2#: Yes. OK.\n#Person1#: Do you live near the place of your work?\n#Person2#: Oh, no, I don't.\n#Person1#: Do you live one to five kilometers from your job, or six to ten, or more than ten kilometers?\n#Person2#: More than ten. Fourteen or fifteen.\n#Person1#: And, how do you go to work?\n#Person2#: By train.\n#Person1#: Do your family members always use public transport?\n#Person2#: Yes, they go to work or school by bus.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much, sir.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# answers some questions from Sue from Daily Magazine for a study of transport service in the area.","topic":"survey"}
{"fname":"train_7228","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a great jacket, but look at the price! HK $600! It's too expensive!\n#Person2#: No, wait, it's pretty reasonalbe. You're thinking in Hong Kong dollars, not US dollars. It's only about 100 US dollars.\n#Person1#: You're right.","summary":"#Person1# misreads the Hong Kong dollars into the US dollar for a jacket and #Person2# corrects him.","topic":"price of a jacket"}
{"fname":"train_7229","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see the late night film on television yesterday?\n#Person2#: The one on Channel 8?\n#Person1#: No, on Channel 5. It was about a couple who hitch-hiked across the Sahara desert.\n#Person2#: No. I didn't. Was it any good?\n#Person1#: Well, it was quite good, I suppose, but all those miles of sand did get a bit boring after a while. I think I prefer horror films to travel stories or love stories.\n#Person2#: I went out for a meal with my friends, They took me to a Greek restaurant.\n#Person1#: Sounds unusual! What was the food like?\n#Person2#: Actually, I quite liked it.\n#Person1#: I'm not keen on foreign food myself. I'd rather stick to roast beef or just fish and chips.\n#Person2#: Yes. I notice you always eat chips! Don't you ever get sick of chips?\n#Person1#: No, never. In fact, I'd rather eat chips than bread.\n#Person2#: Well, I prefer trying new food to eating the same old things day after day.\n#Person1#: I see, So you won't be coming to the cafe at lunch time with me, then. You'd rather eat on your own, right?\n#Person2#: Well...","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the late-night film on Channel 5 yesterday. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# went out with friends to a Greek restaurant and then they talk about what food they like.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7230","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you getting on, White? Are you still working for the Merry Lynch Bank?\n#Person2#: Yes, Kitty, that's right.\n#Person1#: I suppose you know quite a lot about banking by now, don't you?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. To tell you the truth, I'm a bit tired of it.\n#Person1#: Really? Isn't it good to work in a bank?\n#Person2#: You know I've been working for the Merry Lynch Bank for over 15 years.\n#Person1#: So you are thinking of making a change,are you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. Actually, you know, I'm thinking of beginning my own business.\n#Person1#: That sounds great.\n#Person2#: Yes, I think it over, but the problem is money. If I had enough money, I'd leave the bank tomorrow.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do to solve the problem?\n#Person2#: I'll borrow some money from a bank, of course, but not from the one I've been working for.","summary":"White tells Kitty he's tired of working at the bank. He's thinking of beginning his own business and he'll borrow some money from another bank.","topic":"change a job"}
{"fname":"train_7231","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Susan, Where were you at lunch time?\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my stomach for food.\n#Person1#: I never have that problem. So where were you?\n#Person2#: My science class ran over.","summary":"Susan tells #Person1# that she had a science class so she missed #Person2# at lunch.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7232","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Are you the person who has a house for sale?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: Well, the advertisement says it has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, just what I need for my family of six. May I ask how much you want for it?\n#Person2#: I prefer not to talk about the price on the phone, but let's say it's around 150,000 dollars. I would also require 40,000 dollars to be paid at the time of buying. Why don't you come by and take a look?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm not sure whether I can afford such a payment of 40,000 dollars at once. But I guess it won't hurt to see the house. If you can tell me how to get to your place from South Florida Street, my wife and I will be coming.","summary":"#Person1# phones #Person2# to inquire about the price of the house. #Person2# says it's about 150,000 dollars with a 40000-dollar down payment. #Person1#'ll come to see the house.","topic":"buy a house"}
{"fname":"train_7233","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waitress! I think there's something wrong with our bill.\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so...$10 for the drinks, 15 for the small plate, and 20 for the main dish.\n#Person1#: What? I knew the cheese sticks were 15. I always order cheese sticks, but I thought the main dish was $10.\n#Person2#: Oh, that explains it. You think the bill should be $35.\n#Person1#: Yes, exactly. I was wondering what happened to the rest of my change. I should have gotten back 15, not 5!\n#Person2#: I understand. Sometimes people aren't honest, but I think this was an honest mistake. Didn't you order the sea cucumbers for dinner?\n#Person1#: Yes, and they were delicious. Best cucumbers ever! I'm so glad I'm a vegetarian.\n#Person2#: Sir, I am so sorry. Have you ordered sea cucumbers before? They aren't vegetables, you know.\n#Person1#: Really? I thought it was a vegetable that grew in the ocean.\n#Person2#: No. They're seafood.\n#Person1#: Oh, no!\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry, sir. I assumed you understood what you were ordering.\n#Person1#: Actually, Jenny took my order. Maybe I can talk to her.\n#Person2#: She had an emergency at home. I came in to take over her tables. But I'm sure if I talk to the manager, we can give you a discount for the order.\n#Person1#: That's OK.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# figure out what's wrong with #Person1#'s bill. It turns out that #Person1# ordered the sea cucumbers which #Person1# thought was vegetable, but they are seafood. #Person2#'ll talk to the manager about it.","topic":"a wrong bill"}
{"fname":"train_7234","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter, Paul? \n#Person2#: Can you believe this? I locked my keys in the car, and I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt. \n#Person1#: So, what are you going to do? \n#Person2#: I don't know . . . Hey, do you think I could borrow your car for a few hours? \n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I really need it this afternoon. \n#Person2#: Well, could you drive me home? I have spare keys there. \n#Person1#: Sure. That's no problem. \n#Person2#: Oh, and Andy? Do you have a quarter for the phone? My wallet's in the car. \n#Person1#: Here you go. Anything else? \n#Person2#: No, that's it. Thanks. I really appreciate it. ","summary":"Paul locked his keys and wallet in the car but he has to pick up his aunt from the airport. Andy agrees to drive Paul home and lends him a quarter for the phone.","topic":"offer help"}
{"fname":"train_7235","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me find a pan? \n#Person2#: Are you looking for a small, medium, or large pan? \n#Person1#: I want a big pan. \n#Person2#: Does this one look big enough? \n#Person1#: Yes, it's the right size, but it weighs too much. \n#Person2#: Well, what do you think of the aluminum pan? \n#Person1#: It's light enough, but the handle will get too hot after cooking. \n#Person2#: Here's the same pan, but it has a space-age, heat-resistant plastic handle. \n#Person1#: Oh, my family's going to love this one. I'll take it. \n#Person2#: I'm so happy that you found what you wanted. Do you want to use a credit card? \n#Person1#: Sure. Wait, wait. Does a lid come with this pan? \n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry. Here's the lid. Yes, it comes with the pan. ","summary":"#Person2# assists #Person1# in finding a big pan for cooking. #Person1# buys an aluminum pan with a heat-resistant handle","topic":"purchase of pan"}
{"fname":"train_7236","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi there, I'm Steve Saunders. What's your name? \n#Person2#: I'm Patti Whitney. Isn't this convention great? \n#Person1#: Yes it is, better than I expected it would be. The presenters have been first rate. Is this the first conference you've been to? \n#Person2#: No, I've been coming for the last 3 years. Each year keeps getting better. Where are you from? \n#Person1#: I'm from Long Island, New York. What about yourself? \n#Person2#: I'm from the other side of the coast--Los Angeles. \n#Person1#: Wow. I really like California. . . the weather there is much better than the East Coast. \n#Person2#: Have you been to California? \n#Person1#: Just once. Quite a few years ago we took the kids to Disneyland on our vacation.They had a blast. \n#Person2#: How many kids do you have? \n#Person1#: Two,a boy and a girl.They're already grown now. \n#Person2#: Well,California's changed over the last little while.You should come back out sometime. ","summary":"Steve and Patti meet at the conference and they start to share some basic information about themselves.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7237","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Montgomery. I've been sent over from purchasing to fill in for Clare Williams. \n#Person2#: Oh, really? Nice to meet you. I thought they were going to leave me here on my own! How long have you been with the company? \n#Person1#: Oh, about seven years. Time flies, you know! \n#Person2#: Does it ever! Well, let's get started. If you could begin typing this letter now, I'll see what else needs to be done. ","summary":"#Person1# tells Mr. Montgomery #Person1# has been sent over to fill in for Clare Williams. They get started with work at once.","topic":"fill in"}
{"fname":"train_7238","dialogue":"#Person1#: When you are in a restaurant you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention? \n#Person2#: I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask? \n#Person1#: I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill. \n#Person2#: That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant. \n#Person1#: That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening? \n#Person2#: Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill. \n#Person1#: Did you? How is he these days? \n#Person2#: He seemed ok. We didn't stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other. \n#Person1#: I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it? \n#Person2#: Of course. What do you want to move first? \n#Person1#: Let's move the sofa. Can you get a grip on the bottom at that end? I'll lift this end. I want to move it sideways in that directon. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss how to ask for the bill in the restaurant. #Person2# tells #Person1# what #Person2# did last night. #Person1# asks #Person2# to help lift the sofa.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7239","dialogue":"#Person1#: how did you do on your IELTS exam? \n#Person2#: fantastic! I got an overall score of eight. \n#Person1#: that's excellent! Have you received your conditional offers yet? \n#Person2#: yes. I'm just waiting until I offically get admitted to the university with a conditional offer to apply for my visa. \n#Person1#: do you know where the visa office is? \n#Person2#: no. \n#Person1#: it's just near the Dong Si Shi Tiao subway stop. \n#Person2#: that's not too far away. Do you think I'll get a visa? \n#Person1#: have you ever gone abroad before? \n#Person2#: yes, I've been to Tailand, Egypt, and Japan. \n#Person1#: have you ever been denied a visa before? \n#Person2#: never. \n#Person1#: that's good. Are you planning on immigrating to another country? \n#Person2#: no, I want to come back to China after I graduate. \n#Person1#: that's exactly what the visa officers want to hear. Do you have enough money for tuition and room and board? \n#Person2#: I've received a full scholarship, so I won't need any other money to live off while I'm studying. \n#Person1#: I think you have a very good chance of getting a visa. I can help you prepare for the visa interview if you want. \n#Person2#: that's be great. The more prepared I am, the better. ","summary":"#Person2# got a good result on the IELTS test and #Person2#'s going to apply for the visa. #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions that visa officers would usually ask and offers to help #Person2# prepare for the visa interview.","topic":"apply for the visa"}
{"fname":"train_7240","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to check in. \n#Person1#: Do you have a reservation? \n#Person2#: Yes, my name is Steven Smith. I have a reservation from October 2nd to October 6th. I called last week. \n#Person1#: Wait a moment, please. Oh, yes, Steven Smith. It's for a single room with a bath. Is that right? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. \n#Person1#: Now, Mr. Smith, could you fill out this registration form, please? \n#Person2#: OK. By the way, where is the restaurant? \n#Person1#: The restaurant is on the second floor. Here is the key to your room. It's on the 6th floor, room 609. The elevator is over there. And we also have a cafeteria on the top floor, if you would like something to drink, you can also call room service. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"Steven Smith had a reservation and checks in with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person1# tells Steven where the restaurant is.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_7241","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I'm afraid my cooking isn't to your taste.\n#Person2#: Actually, I like it very much.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you enjoy it. Let me serve you some more fish.\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I've had enough fish, but I'd like some soup.\n#Person1#: Here it is. Help yourself.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking. If only my wife could learn to cook from you.\n#Person1#: Why not bring your wife next time? I haven't seen her for quite a while.\n#Person2#: OK, I will. She will be very glad to see you too. Thank you for the wonderful meal.","summary":"#Person2# admires #Person1#'s cooking. #Person1#'s happy with that and invites #Person2# to bring his wife next time.","topic":"Meals and cooking"}
{"fname":"train_7242","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you catch the mouse yet? I know you wanted to get rid of it before your mom comes to stay with you.\n#Person2#: I didn't. 2 weeks of planning and nothing. My mom always wants the house to be clean. I don't want her to know I had a mouse here. She would be so uncomfortable.\n#Person1#: Well, the traps usually work if you put peanut butter in them. You can take the mouse out to a field and let it go.\n#Person2#: I bought some of those and tried the peanut butter, but it didn't really work. It sure did love that peanut butter though.\n#Person1#: Well, how about a trap that has glue on it? You could still let it go later.\n#Person2#: I tried that too. But I think this is a very small mouse. It didn't weigh enough to get stuck.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do?\n#Person2#: Well, I have one day to catch it. If not, I'll have to think of a story to tell mom. She's only here for 7 days. Maybe I can start talking about how I lost my little pet mouse.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has tried several ways to catch the mouse but failed. If #Person1# still can't catch it before #Person1#'s mom comes, #Person1#'ll make up a story.","topic":"catch a mouse"}
{"fname":"train_7243","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike, I'm calling to ask you if you go for a walk with me at the park tonight.\n#Person2#: That depends. I will go to the cinema with Tom this afternoon. If I come back early, I will take a walk with you.\n#Person1#: When is the movie over?\n#Person2#: At about 5:00 o'clock.\n#Person1#: Well, give me a call around 5:30 pm and tell me about your plan.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mike to go for a walk tonight, but Mike'll go to a movie with Tom. Mike will tell #Person1# his plan around 5:30 pm.","topic":"invitation for a walk"}
{"fname":"train_7244","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Susie. What are you doing?\n#Person2#: Hi, Tommy. I'm making a list for our club. We are raising money for the children's home. They need a new kitchen.\n#Person1#: You'll need a lot of money for that. How are you raising money?\n#Person2#: Last month, we sold homemade cookies. We had a yard sale last week as well. We've gotten some donations too, but we need more. Any good ideas?\n#Person1#: I think you should have a car wash. I'm sure you'll raise a lot of money.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. We can have it in the parking lot of the community center.","summary":"Susie tells Tommy her club's raising money for the children's home and they have done various sales and have gotten some donations. Tommy suggests a car wash raise the fund.","topic":"raise money"}
{"fname":"train_7245","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Steven. How do you get along with your job?\n#Person2#: Actually, I learn many things from it. I find that I am a quick learner in new things.\n#Person1#: Practice makes perfect. By the way, what do you learn from your job?\n#Person2#: At first I didn't know anything about the machine. Now I know how to operate it. Besides, the work gives me a sense of fulfillment and achievement.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you are a good learner. I must commend you for your good performance.\n#Person2#: Thank you. That's a long way to go for my job.\n#Person1#: I appreciate your effort very much. The coffee break is over ; it's about time we set to work.\n#Person2#: OK, let's go.","summary":"Steven tells #Person1# he learns many things and gets a sense of fulfillment and achievement from his job.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_7246","dialogue":"#Person1#: This position demands a higher writing ability, so please say something about your writing ability.\n#Person2#: Of course. I've loved writing since I was a very little boy. I won the first prize in a national composition contest when I was in middle school. After attending Nanjing University, I never give up writing. My works, such as Father's Tobacco Pipe, Open Air Cinema, The old City were respectively published China Youth Daily, Yangzi Evening News, and New Beijing. During the period of studying for my degrees of master and doctor, I paid more attention to developing my research ability and published several papers. The Impact of Internet in Chinese Political Participation, The Discipline of Remold, The Historical Direction of Chinese Administration Reform, Bribery Cases of Self governance in Chinese Villages are respectively published in Chinese Publish Administration, Beijing Due Xuebao, Theory and Society and Chinese Reform. I joined in Yangzi Evening News to work as a part-time journalist in 2006. During this period, I've written a lot of comments, which improved my writing ability to a new level, I have full confidence in my writing ability, and I believe I can do the job well.","summary":"#Person2# tries to prove his writing ability by introducing his writing experience, his publishments, and his work experience as a part-time journalist.","topic":"writing ability"}
{"fname":"train_7247","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's up? You sound a little down in dumps.\n#Person2#: I quarreled with my roommate last night. He is really stubborn.\n#Person1#: Calm down! Shouting won ' t help?\n#Person2#: He is really outrageous.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: I went back home last night. You know tired as a dog, so I took a quick shower and went to bed. I couldn't fall asleep, because Brian was there in the living room, playing his stupid stereo so loud. I kindly told him to turn that down a little bit. He shouted at me.\n#Person1#: What? He can't do this to you.\n#Person2#: Well, he did it anyway. Then he came into my room and shot all his shit blah blah blah... you know.\n#Person1#: What did you do?\n#Person2#: I shouted it back of course.\n#Person1#: Hold it, Mike. You won't accomplish anything by hollering at him, right? You worked it all up till now. Why not wait until you cool down a bit?\n#Person2#: What would you do if you were in my shoes?\n#Person1#: Just stay cool. You know. When you get back home tonight, tell him that you didn't mean to quarrel with him.\n#Person2#: No way, Kate. I mean it's just not my fault.\n#Person1#: I know. It wouldn't hurt much to say sorry first. And after that, you can casually mention the problem. I am sure he will cooperate.\n#Person2#: I am too angry to do that.","summary":"Mike quarreled with his roommate Brian last night because Brian shouted at him when Mike asked Brian to turn his stereo down. Kate advises him to say sorry first and casually mention the problem after that, but Mike is too angry to do that.","topic":"quarrel"}
{"fname":"train_7248","dialogue":"#Person1#: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth.\n#Person2#: let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are going to be, so prepares what you would like to say in advance.\n#Person1#: I often do, but I ' m worried about the responses from other people.\n#Person2#: you have to be realistic. Not everyone is going to agree with you, but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion.\n#Person1#: I ' m worried that what I say will not make sense.\n#Person2#: we could chat about the topic before class. I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking.\n#Person1#: that ' s a good idea. What should I do if I am in two minds about a topic?\n#Person2#: that ' s easy. Express possibilities. People will think that you are pretty smart to be able to look at the topic from more than one angle.\n#Person1#: I didn ' t realize that speaking in class could be so easy.\n#Person2#: the most difficult thing is being able to predict what other people will say. They will reply to your statements, but you can ' t be sure how.","summary":"#Person1# finds it really hard to express the ideas in class because #Person1# worries about the responses from others. #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions and offers to chat about the topic with #Person1# before class.","topic":"express ideas"}
{"fname":"train_7249","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike! Look at the floor!\n#Person2#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: What's wrong with it? It's filthy!\n#Person2#: Oh...\n#Person1#: It's filthy because you never wipe your shoes.\n#Person2#: Sorry, love.\n#Person1#: What are you looking for now?\n#Person2#: My cigarettes.\n#Person1#: Well, they ' re not here. They are in the dustbin.\n#Person2#: In the dustbin! Why didn't you tell me before?","summary":"#Person1# blames Mike for making the floor filthy and throws Mike's cigarettes away.","topic":"blame"}
{"fname":"train_7250","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bill. It's Marsha Black at MPPD Ltd. How are you?\n#Person2#: Hello, Marsha. I'm great and you?\n#Person1#: Not too bad at all. Do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: We're ready to place our Christmas order and we need a formal bid.\n#Person2#: So this is a real thing?\n#Person1#: Right, this is not a drill. This is for all the marbles.\n#Person2#: When do you need it?\n#Person1#: ASAP, in writing of course.\n#Person2#: Sure, who am I bidding against?\n#Person1#: The usual guys, so you better use a sharp pencil.\n#Person2#: Okay, give me a week and I'll have time to get my pencil real sharp. I should have some new figures from Malaysia by then.","summary":"Marsha calls Bill to ask him to prepare a formal bid ASAP to place their Christmas order. Bill asks for a week to get his pencil sharp.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_7251","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever been shopping at Whole Foods?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. Is the food good there?\n#Person1#: They have the freshest foods there.\n#Person2#: I usually shop at Sons.\n#Person1#: I used to shop there, but I find the food at Whole Foods to be a lot better.\n#Person2#: What's the problem with Sons?\n#Person1#: They don't have a lot of organic foods there.\n#Person2#: Is there a big selection of organic foods at Whole Foods?\n#Person1#: They have lots of healthier food at Whole Foods.\n#Person2#: I haven't been shopping there, but maybe I'll try it sometime.\n#Person1#: Whole Foods is way better than Sons, trust me.\n#Person2#: I'll take your word for it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Whole Foods has fresher and more organic food than that of Sons. #Person2# will try Whole Foods sometime.","topic":"grocery shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7252","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm ready to settle the bill.\n#Person2#: I hope you enjoyed your stay.\n#Person1#: Definitely! Very relaxing.\n#Person2#: Good. Right, that comes to $ 1, 500.\n#Person1#: What? I only stayed three nights.\n#Person2#: That's right, sir. Three nights at 500 dollars a night. . . that comes to $ 1, 500.\n#Person1#: But your brochure said that this was a package deal and the hotel's services were all-inclusive.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. The meals and excursions were included in the hotel price.\n#Person1#: But why are you overcharging me almost a thousand dollars? 250 dollars a night, times three nights should just be $ 750.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry sir. The 250 - dollar rate is based on double occupancy. That means it's 250 per person. The room itself is 500 dollars a night.\n#Person1#: Perhaps I could talk to your manager?\n#Person2#: Of course. Just a minute ; I'll get her.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the hotel is overcharging him. #Person2# explains the price #Person1# claims is based on double occupancy, but #Person1# still asks for the manager.","topic":"overcharge"}
{"fname":"train_7253","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, are you Catherine?\n#Person2#: Yes, Jason, right? Nice to meet you. Welcome to Taiwan.\n#Person1#: Thanks, good to meet you, too.\n#Person2#: You had a long flight, you must be tired.\n#Person1#: Yes, and the food was horrible!\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry to hear that. But, don worry! Taiwan has plenty of great things to eat. First, lets get you to the hotel.\n#Person1#: Great! How will we be getting there?\n#Person2#: My car is in the parking lot, lets go this way. Let me help you with your bags.","summary":"Catherine welcomes Jason who comes to Taiwan after a long flight.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7254","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think the government needs a radical plan to improve things. The government just talks, but in the long run, nothing is done to improve the economy.\n#Person2#: That's right. They always talk about a need for new, progressive tactics, but they haven't done anything to stimulate new jobs.\n#Person1#: Well, income taxes were decreased last year in hope to give the economy a boost, but I think it's backfired. The immediate effect of the tax reduction was to cause inflation to rise.\n#Person2#: The worst part is that the inflation hurts the poor more than the rich. It also leads to more unemployment in the long run. I don't know what a good solution would be to make the economy more vibrant again. . .\n#Person1#: I have a good solution. . . We need some new blood! We should get rid of this president and boat in some new leaders!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are complaining about the government's incompetence in improving the economy. #Person1# thinks they need new leaders.","topic":"government"}
{"fname":"train_7255","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, I married Julia last month. Have you already known it?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. I'm so surprised at the news.\n#Person1#: Indeed, we got married too soon.\n#Person2#: Congratulations. But have you heard the proverb that if one gets married too hurriedly one may regret it for a long time?\n#Person1#: Yes. However, I believe that marriage comes by destiny. I knew I would marry Julia when I met her at the first time.\n#Person2#: How's your married life?\n#Person1#: We're happy together now.\n#Person2#: I have to say you're a well-matched couple.\n#Person1#: Thank you!","summary":"#Person1# married Julia because he believes their marriage comes by destiny. Tom is surprised but thinks they're a well-matched couple.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_7256","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh my God! I can't find my first period American literature class.\n#Person2#: You look lost. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Aren't you the guy who sat in front of me in our homeroom?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I'm Brad.\n#Person1#: I'm Mary. I can't find my American literature class.\n#Person2#: What room is it?\n#Person1#: It's 112.\n#Person2#: It's on the first floor by the nurse's office.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot, Brad. I've got to go before the bell rings.","summary":"Brad helps Mary find her American literature class.","topic":"find a class"}
{"fname":"train_7257","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, what a beautiful garden!\n#Person2#: These are my roses. The roses have been in flower for a week.\n#Person1#: The garden looks lovely when the roses are in bloom. You must have a lot of pleasure in planting flowers.\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. I love flowers and hence have taken to growing them. I take care of my flowers every day as if they are my good friends.\n#Person1#: You did a good job. But I got tired of working in the garden.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. People who don't understand the nature of flowers won't be able to grow them well. I can help you learn more if you want to plant flowers one day. In this way you need not be afraid of your own sweet flower-garden's being neglected.\n#Person1#: Yes. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# praises #Person2#'s garden. #Person2# has a lot of pleasure in planting flowers and offers to help #Person1# learn more about the nature of flowers","topic":"plant flowers"}
{"fname":"train_7258","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Emily, do you still want to see a movie together this weekend?\n#Person2#: Well, what do you want to see? I don't think there are many good movies out right now.\n#Person1#: Mmmm. . . I know! We can go to a really bad sci-fi movie and sit in the back of the theater and make fun of it. What do you think?\n#Person2#: Now that's a great plan. It's a date!","summary":"#Person1# invites Emily to go to a really bad sci-fi movie and make fun of it.","topic":"bad movie"}
{"fname":"train_7259","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a wonderful game!\n#Person2#: Yes, the weather is wonderful, the game is wonderful and the players are wonderful.\n#Person1#: I think John is the best player on the field.\n#Person2#: He certainly is. He is the Peckham in our collage.\n#Person1#: Maybe he shouldn't come to collage, he should become a football star.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a wonderful football game and a player named John.","topic":"wonderful game"}
{"fname":"train_7260","dialogue":"#Person1#: Woo hoo! This just might be the start of the rest of my life!\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: I'm in the market for a job! I went on a website with hundreds of job listings in the area and browsed through them until I got the names of a few employers I would like to work for. I have the resume I wrote for English class last month and a cover letter will be a piece of cake to write. I'Ve even done my research and found the names of the managers so I can address the letters personally. And you know I can be charming in interviews. Goodbye my penniless days! Hello salary and a career!\n#Person2#: Ben, we're fifteen. What kind of job are you looking for?\n#Person1#: Oh, just for a position as a gas station attendant. You know, starting at a simple lowly job, just like all the greats before they made it big in the world.\n#Person2#: Uh-huh.\n#Person1#: But I'm just in it for the money, right? How else am I going to be able to afford to keep taking Angela to the movies? Besides, I love the smell of gasoline, don't you?","summary":"Ben is in the job market and he's confident about himself. #Person2# reminds him that they are only fifteen. Ben tells #Person2# he is looking for a position as a gas station attendant for money.","topic":"job hunting"}
{"fname":"train_7261","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really enjoyed that film! What about you?\n#Person2#: So did I. At first, I thought it was going to be boring, but then it turned to be good.\n#Person1#: What part of the film do you like best?\n#Person2#: Well, the scene of the hero's struggle with enemies impressed me the most.\n#Person1#: I loved it, too. To tell you the truth, I even dropped tears.\n#Person2#: Actually, tears also came to my eyes.\n#Person1#: It has got this year's Oscar Award.\n#Person2#: It deserves it. The film gave us a lot of inspiration.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both enjoyed the film and dropped tears. They agree that the film deserves the Oscar Award.","topic":"film"}
{"fname":"train_7262","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Smith, I have been doing some industry research and was shocked to learn that the average salary for a position that is similar to mine pays on average $ 2, 000 more per year than I am c\n#Person2#: What are you basing this information on?\n#Person1#: First and secondary research. I hope that you can address this concern immediately as i find it very disturbing.\n#Person2#: Yes, I will. We are very happy with your performance and want to continue our woodworking relationship.\n#Person1#: I wish the same. As such, I hope you will seriously consider a pay increase.\n#Person2#: Let me take this up with the Director and get back to you immediately.","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person1#'s salary is lower than the average salary, so #Person1# asks for a pay raise. Mr. Smith promises to take this up with the Director.","topic":"salary"}
{"fname":"train_7263","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to pay my bill.\n#Person1#: OK. In cash or by credit?\n#Person2#: In cash. How much is the total charge?\n#Person1#: Five hundred and thirty yuan altogether including charges for service.\n#Person2#: Here you are. Thanks for your wonderful service.\n#Person1#: Not at all. Welcome again.","summary":"#Person2# pays his bill in cash with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"pay the bill"}
{"fname":"train_7264","dialogue":"#Person1#: I came in response to your advertisement for a salesperson.\n#Person2#: OK, please be seated. May I have your name, please?\n#Person1#: My name is Woody.\n#Person2#: OK, Woody. Why are you interested in this job?\n#Person1#: Because I admire your company. Yours is one of the most effective and respectable companies in this city.\n#Person2#: Have you worked anywhere else before?\n#Person1#: Yes, five years ago. I began to work in a fashion company in Shanghai. Two years ago, I came to Beijing, and worked in a department store as a salesman.\n#Person2#: OK, your work experience is impressive, and I think you sound right for this position, but I do have 3 other people to interview, so you'll be hearing from us within a week.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"Woody comes in response to #Person1#'s advertisement for a salesperson. #Person1#'s impressed by his work experience, but #Person2# has 3 other people to interview before the final decision.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7265","dialogue":"#Person1#: You should save some money on parking here.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I don't have to pay for a space on the street.\n#Person1#: Really? How long did it take you to find a spot yesterday?\n#Person2#: Well, last night it took me half an hour to find a spot when I came home from work.\n#Person1#: You get home late, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, around seven. Most of the street parking is gone by then.\n#Person1#: Ah, well. You can't have everything.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I can live with it. It's great to be living alone.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# saves money by parking on the street though it's hard to find a spot.","topic":"street parking"}
{"fname":"train_7266","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'd like coffee, wouldn't you?\n#Person2#: I think I'd rather have tea this morning.\n#Person1#: What else are you going to have?\n#Person2#: Just an English muffin. What are you going to have?\n#Person1#: That sounds good. I'm going to order the same thing.","summary":"#Person2# will have tea and an English muffin. #Person1# wants the same.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_7267","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think?\n#Person2#: It looks great.\n#Person1#: I would like to purchase it.\n#Person2#: Will this be cash or charge?\n#Person1#: Here, take my credit card.\n#Person2#: Just sign here, please.\n#Person1#: Sure. Here you go.\n#Person2#: Here's your receipt. Have a nice day.","summary":"#Person1# purchases something from #Person2# by credit card.","topic":"purchase"}
{"fname":"train_7268","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has the train come yet?\n#Person2#: No, I ' Ve been waiting for ages.\n#Person1#: It's so unreliable. I'Ve been late for my meetings all this week.\n#Person2#: Yes, me too. I think I'Ve lost some important clients recently because of this train!\n#Person1#: Yes, my customers have started to complain too!\n#Person2#: Oh look! Here it comes now!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for the train and complain about its lateness.","topic":"late train"}
{"fname":"train_7269","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this the foreign exchange department?\n#Person2#: Yes, can I help you?\n#Person1#: I need some US Dollars.\n#Person2#: What kind of currency have you got?\n#Person1#: RIB. By the way, what is the exchange rate today?\n#Person2#: One US Dollars in cash is equivalent t0 7. 9 Yuan.\n#Person1#: And I want to change 4000 Yuan.\n#Person2#: Minus the fee. Here are your dollars. Please sign here.\n#Person1#: OK, thank you.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# change 4000 yuan to US dollars.","topic":"currency exchange"}
{"fname":"train_7270","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, you seem a little lost. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I've got a Remittance Advice and I'd like to cash it.\n#Person1#: I can do that for you. Could I see the Remittance slip?\n#Person2#: Here you are. I'm here on business and this is from my boss, it's for my expenses so I need cash.\n#Person1#: That's no problem. The amount is 2, 000 RIB, is that correct?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: I just need to see some identification before I hand over the cash.\n#Person2#: Here's my passport. Is that OK?","summary":"#Person2# wants to cash a Remittance Advice. #Person1# serves #Person2# and asks for some identification.","topic":"Remittance Advice"}
{"fname":"train_7271","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your expected salary?\n#Person2#: I expect to be paid according to my abilities.\n#Person1#: How do you feel about an annual salary of 100, 000 Yuan plus bonus.\n#Person2#: That's a little less than I expected. But to me, the most important thing is the job and the people I will work with. Moreover, I am sure I will get a raise quickly depending on my background and experience.\n#Person1#: That sounds very reasonable.\n#Person2#: By the way, how long is my probation?\n#Person1#: Generally it is 6 months and during this period you are half-paid.","summary":"#Person2# talks about #Person2#'s salary expectation and probation with #Person1#.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_7272","dialogue":"#Person1#: You would be using mainly English in this job. Do you think you can make yourself understood in English with ease?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think I speak English quite fluently. I've often explained historical places in Xi'an to foreign tourists in English. They say my English is quite good.\n#Person1#: How many years have you been learning English?\n#Person2#: Oh, more than ten years. I started learning English when I was still in a primary school from a foreign teacher.\n#Person1#: Well, perhaps that's the reason why you are so fluent in it.\n#Person2#: Certainly.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can speak English quite fluently and proves it by showing #Person2#'s experience.","topic":"English ability"}
{"fname":"train_7273","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for bringing me here Hong, this place looks great!\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Would you like some cold dishes?\n#Person1#: Let me see. How about the lotus root?\n#Person2#: Ok, and anything to drink? Maybe some jasmine tea?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes that would be nice.\n#Person2#: And for your main course? I can recommend the sizzling beef.\n#Person1#: Actually, I'm vegetarian so I'd like to have the bean curd.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's a good choice. Very healthy too.","summary":"Hong brings #Person1# to a great place. #Person1# orders lotus root, jasmine tea, and bean curd.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_7274","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ouch! I'm hurt.\n#Person2#: Are you all right?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'm OK. I just had a tumble. No big deal.\n#Person2#: Good. You scared me.\n#Person1#: Sorry. Can you please help me up! I have trouble standing up by myself with the skis on.\n#Person2#: Sure. Is this your first time skiing?\n#Person1#: Yes. I tried skiing on grass before. Not very good at it, though.","summary":"#Person1# had a tumble and has trouble standing up with the skis on. #Person2# helps #Person1# up.","topic":"ski"}
{"fname":"train_7275","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I am coming to inquire about the information of the company. When was this company established?\n#Person1#: Well, this company can be dated back to 1893, so it has a hundred years of history.\n#Person2#: Really? That is amazing.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the company was established in 1893.","topic":"company"}
{"fname":"train_7276","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Mayhew. How are you today?\n#Person2#: I'm just fine, thanks, Jane. I'd like to make a withdrawal from my Current Account, please.\n#Person1#: Would you like a balance inquiry first, Mr. Mayhew?\n#Person2#: That might be a good idea, yes.\n#Person1#: Your balance is 21, 290 RIB. How much would you like to take out today?\n#Person2#: I think 2, 000 RMB will suffice, thanks.\n#Person1#: Actually, I have a suggestion for you. We've started a new service called Entrusting Deposit Combination - Have you heard about this?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think I have. But I would like to hear the full details, if you think it'll be beneficial to me.","summary":"Jane tells Mr. Mayhew his balance is 21,290 RMB, helps him to withdraw 2,000 RMB, and suggests a new service for him.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_7277","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are going to work as my office secretary from next Monday. Right now I want to show you the rules of our company.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your instruction. I really need to know the rules before I play the game, so I can know more about our company.\n#Person1#: The working hours are from 9:00 to 11:30 in the morning and from 1:30 to 5:30 in the afternoon. Make sure never to be late or absent. Every time you should use the employee card to show you are present whenever you come into the company.\n#Person2#: Set your heart at rest. I keep this in my mind.\n#Person1#: In my opinion, a secretary must be familiar with office routine and try to do some things by you. This is the filing cabinet and any document or file you may need. And you should file these documents in alphabetical order.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# who will work as #Person1#'s office secretary from next Mondy about the rules of their company.","topic":"company rules"}
{"fname":"train_7278","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon.\n#Person2#: Hello. This is Jones. I'd like to speak to Mr. Chen.\n#Person1#: Speaking.\n#Person2#: I'd like to discuss the new order with you. Would you like to have lunch together at Garden Hotel next Tuesday?\n#Person1#: Let me check my diary. Er. I'm afraid I can't make Tuesday. I've got to go to Beijing for a conference. I'll come back on Thursday.\n#Person2#: That's a pity. Does Friday suit you?\n#Person1#: Yeah, that would be fine. What time?\n#Person2#: Is 12 o'clock convenient for you?\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's fine. Next Friday at 12 at Garden Hotel. I'll look forward to it.","summary":"Jones wants to discuss the new order with Mr. Chen. They make an appointment for next Friday at 12 at Garden Hotel.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_7279","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is supper ready? I'm hungry.\n#Person2#: Almost ready. Could you set the table?\n#Person1#: Ok. What are we having?\n#Person2#: We'll have fruit salad to start and then the roast beef.\n#Person1#: I'll have my beef well-done, please. By the way, don't we have soup tonight?\n#Person2#: I didn't prepare it, but if you want, I can cook some. What soup would you like to have?\n#Person1#: Let me see. Well, I'd like onion soup. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# has prepared fruit salad and roast beef for supper, but #Person1# would also like to have onion soup.","topic":"supper"}
{"fname":"train_7280","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mary. Why are you standing here in the cold wind?\n#Person2#: I'm waiting for a bus, but the buses are very full at this time of the day.\n#Person1#: Where are you going? This isn't your way home. You must take a bus from the other side of the street to go home.\n#Person2#: I'm not going home now. I'm going for a walk in the park. I always like to go for a walk before lunch.\n#Person1#: Then why aren't you going there on foot? Why are you going by bus? Why not walk to the park from here? It isn't very far.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, Bill. It isn't very interesting to walk through the streets, in fact, it's very boring. So I always take bus No. 3.","summary":"Mary is waiting for a bus to go for a walk in the park but the buses are very full. Bill advises her to walk but Mary thinks walking is boring.","topic":"take a walk"}
{"fname":"train_7281","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'd like to cash two traveler's cheques.\n#Person1#: Could you sign your name here please?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Thank you. How would you like your money?\n#Person2#: In hundreds and fifties, please.\n#Person1#: Ok. It's 1,660 yuan, here you are.\n#Person2#: Thanks. May I know the exchange rate?\n#Person1#: Well, at the moment the exchange rate between US dollars and RMB is 1:8.3. You give me two $100 cheques; here is 1,660 yuan. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to cash two traveler's cheques to 1,660 yuan in hundreds and fifties.","topic":"cash cheques"}
{"fname":"train_7282","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. White. I wonder if you could spare a few minutes. I'd like to ask you a few questions.\n#Person2#: Well, I can spare you a few minutes, but I'm very busy preparing for our exhibition, you know.\n#Person1#: Just a few questions. Where is it going to be held?\n#Person2#: It's going to be held in the art gallery.\n#Person1#: Who is opening it?\n#Person2#: It's going to be opened by Mr.Smith.\n#Person1#: It's quite a big exhibition, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Quite big. Some very famous paintings will be shown.\n#Person1#: I believe they're sent from different countries, aren't they?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. Quite an international event for our town.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you. Mr. White. Wish you every success with the exhibition!\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# requests Mr. White to spare some a few minutes to be interviewed about the exhibition to be held.","topic":"exhibition"}
{"fname":"train_7283","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like that picture you put up on the wall yesterday.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you. It's a photograph that I took on my vacation last year.\n#Person1#: You took it yourself? I didn't know you were a photographer.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I've been taking pictures for years.\n#Person1#: It sounds interesting. Do you have any more of your pictures here? And may I see them?\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Some of them are faces, just faces of people who I see when I'm walking around.\n#Person1#: Do you let them know that you're taking pictures of them?\n#Person2#: I try not to. I don't like pictures of people who purpose for the camera. I like people who are going about their business without knowing the camera is there.\n#Person1#: I suppose you need a lot of equipment. How many cameras do you have?\n#Person2#: Well, I have a dozen of them, but I use two of them more than the others.","summary":"#Person1# is surprised to know that #Person2# was a photographer. #Person2# shows #Person1# the pictures taken by #Person2# and tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s equipment.","topic":"photographer"}
{"fname":"train_7284","dialogue":"#Person1#: When did you leave for Beijing last Sunday?\n#Person2#: Oh, I planned to take the 8:50 train. But the manager phoned me at about 8:15 and asked me to deal with something urgent. When I finished it, it was already 9:50.\n#Person1#: So you had to take the 10:30 train. Right?\n#Person2#: Yes. But when I hurried to the railway station, I was told the train would be delayed for fifteen minutes.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# hurried to catch the train to Beijing, only to find the train was delayed.","topic":"catch the train"}
{"fname":"train_7285","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you planned your holiday?\n#Person2#: Well, I intend to go to Boston, but my wife insists on visiting the National Park and my son Tom wants to go to the beach. I think both my wife and I will give up our ideas to please Tom.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s holiday plan.","topic":"holiday plan"}
{"fname":"train_7286","dialogue":"#Person1#: Somebody once said that good communication can solve any problem. Do you agree with this?\n#Person2#: I think that good communication can solve a lot of problems, and improve many a situation. I worked in some seemingly impossible situations, and saw people change dramatically all because they started communicating in better ways. But can good communication solve all problems? No. It can't stop some, people from seeing the world in twisted ways. It can't stop some people from hurting themselves.\n#Person1#: What kind of people do you have difficulty working with?\n#Person2#: I'm naturally a person who likes to be decisive, and to act, so I get impatient sometimes when I'm working with a large group. Because it takes time for everyone's voice to be heard, and for everyone's opinion to be aired. Yet I know that process is vital if they're going to reach the ultimate decision.\n#Person1#: Is success of business based more on the results of what you do, or on how you communicate what you've done?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's a combination of both. To be successful, you have to be able to achieve results. But you also have to be able to communicate what you achieve. The most successful people don't place glory on themselves, but rather on people who help them achieve success.","summary":"#Person2#'s being interviewed by #Person1# about good communication. #Person2# thinks good communication can solve a lot of problems but not all. #Person2# has difficulty working with a large group because #Person2# is a person who likes to be decisive and to act.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7287","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Lucy speaking.\n#Person2#: Hi, Lucy. This is Jack. Are you still going to the health club?\n#Person1#: Yes, why?\n#Person2#: Well, I went to the hospital yesterday, and my doctor suggested I do more exercise.\n#Person1#: I see. Why not join the club I'm going to.\n#Person2#: Is it good?\n#Person1#: Sure. Wonderful equipment, nice people, and it's not far from my home.\n#Person2#: What do you do there?\n#Person1#: Well, I often start by running, then swimming.\n#Person2#: Does the club offer training courses?\n#Person1#: Yes, basketball, tennis, dancing. You have a lot of choices.\n#Person2#: Sounds great. How often do you go there?\n#Person1#: Usually, twice a week. On Mondays and Thursdays.\n#Person2#: Not bad. I think I can manage.\n#Person1#: Hey, I'm going again tonight. Why not come along with me?\n#Person2#: OK. Where shall we meet?\n#Person1#: I'll wait for you in front of my house at 7:00.\n#Person2#: See you then.","summary":"Jack's doctor suggested he do more exercise. Lucy invites him to join the health club and tells him some information about it. They'll go there together tonight.","topic":"health club"}
{"fname":"train_7288","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this blue too bright for me?\n#Person2#: Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright blue. Try this. It's size ten.\n#Person1#: But 1 wear size eleven.\n#Person2#: How about black? It's size eleven.\n#Person1#: Let me try it on. I'm taking too much of your time.\n#Person2#: It's seven o'clock. Where's my friend Jack? I was expecting him here at six forty-five.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. The traffic is very heavy at this hour.\n#Person2#: I know. But we're going to be late for tonight's party.\n#Person1#: I'll take this black sweater. I like the color on me. How do you think?\n#Person2#: I think it looks terrific on you.","summary":"#Person1# is trying on clothes in #Person2#'s company while waiting for #Person2#'s friend Jack.","topic":"try on clothes"}
{"fname":"train_7289","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter! I'd like to speak to the manager please... immediately if possible.\n#Person2#: Is anything wrong, Madam?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid there is. The service here has been terrible. We had to wait twenty minutes for a glass of mineral water.\n#Person2#: I see. Well I'm sorry to hear that. The trouble is that we're a bit sort of hands at present. Two waitresses are ill.\n#Person1#: All right, but that's no excuse. My husband asked for goose and he was brought chicken instead. It's just unbelievable! And my beans weren't cooked properly. It wasn't a very enjoyable meal at all.\n#Person2#: This is most regrettable.\n#Person1#: Look at this bill. We've been overcharged. We only had one dessert, not two. Can you check the bill again, please?\n#Person2#: I do apologize, Madam.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I'm not going to pay the service charge, or give a tip, as I don't feel satisfied with it. I'm quite disappointed as a matter of fact.\n#Person2#: I'll pass on your complaints to the manager right away.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to speak to the manager to complain about the service. #Person2# explains that they are short of hands but #Person1# will not buy it. #Person2# promises to pass on her complaints to the manager.","topic":"terrible service"}
{"fname":"train_7290","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe Mr. Fro didn't buy it. Who does that guy think he is anyway? Bill Gates? \n#Person2#: He had a lot of nerve telling us our ads sucked. He was not satisfied with them.\n#Person1#: Time to order. Barista, today I want a skinny triple latte. \n#Person2#: When did you start worrying about your weight? \n#Person1#: I'm not. I just don't feel like drinking whole milk today. Why? Do you think I'm fat? \n#Person2#: No, Jessie, chill out!","summary":"Jessie can't believe Mr. Fro wasn't satisfied with their ad ideas. Jessie wants to order a skinny triple latte and Barista doesn't think Jessie is fat.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7291","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know that working overtime in some companies is a regular thing? \n#Person2#: How regular? \n#Person1#: An average ten hours or more a day according to a survey, the worst thing is that the employees get no pay for that. \n#Person2#: You are kidding me? It is against the labor law. They should be aware of their rights. \n#Person1#: But these people say nothing about that. They are worried about losing their job because there is surplus in labor force these days. \n#Person2#: That's not right, somebody should do something. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that working overtime in some companies is a regular thing. #Person2# doesn't think it's right.","topic":"overtime working"}
{"fname":"train_7292","dialogue":"#Person1#: My disposable contact lenses. They're great for camping! \n#Person2#: Cool! Each contact comes in its own saline solution? \n#Person1#: Yep. They're prescription contacts with UV protection. \n#Person2#: Wow! How high-class. . . a new pair for each day. . . \n#Person1#: You just pop'em in in the morning, take them out at night, and then throw them away. No cleaning! \n#Person2#: Cool. So are you near-sighted or far-sighted? \n#Person1#: Near sighted. ","summary":"#Person1# is near-sighted and uses disposable contact lenses. #Person2# thinks it's cool and high-class.","topic":"disposable contact lense"}
{"fname":"train_7293","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen my coat? I am going to have to go down to the shop for more bread.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure what happened. I made some sandwiches earlier and left them on the table when I went to answer the phone. But someone must have taken them, because they're gone.\n#Person2#: Oh, it must have been dad. I'm sure he was in the kitchen earlier.\n#Person1#: No, he went off to his tennis match before I finished making them, so he couldn't have done it. Anyway, he couldn't carry a plate of sandwiches as well as his tennis stuff, so I'm sure it wasn't him.\n#Person2#: Well, it wasn't me. But look, are these your sandwiches here, on the bottom shelf of the fridge?\n#Person1#: Are they there? Oh, my goodness, I must have put them there when the phone rang. Oh dear, I really must be losing my mind.\n#Person2#: Well, you needn't go to the shop now. Let's have lunch.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy some bread because #Person1# can't find the sandwiches #Person1# made earlier. #Person2# finds them on the bottom shelf of the fridge.","topic":"lost sandwiches"}
{"fname":"train_7294","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Bill. I hear they're going to send you to Germany for the new project.\n#Person2#: Boy, news travels fast around here. I only got the orders a couple of hours ago. Rachel doesn't even know.\n#Person1#: Oh, no? So what are you waiting for? When do you plan to tell her?\n#Person2#: Well, she's at work at the moment. She doesn't finish until 5:00. I'll have to wait until tonight now, I suppose.\n#Person1#: Well, I was posted there before, back in two thousand and eight. It's OK. A bit like England really, at least the weather is similar and the people aren't much different. The only thing I didn't like is the food, especially the sausages. What do you intend to do about the family? Are you going to take them with you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd like to, but I don't know much about the situation at the moment. You know about schools and all that, but I hope to move the family out there in a couple of months time. I don't think I want to spend a year and a half out there on my own. I mean, without Rachel and the kids. I mean, I don't see that much of them now as it is.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Well, that's the way it is normally in our company, I suppose.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Well. We'll see. Let me pay for the coffee.\n#Person1#: No, no. I'll pay.","summary":"#Person1# hears Bill will be sent to Germany for the new project. #Person1# was posted there before and tells Bill about the life there. Bill hasn't told Rachel yet and he's considering taking the family with him.","topic":"new project"}
{"fname":"train_7295","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me.\n#Person2#: Hello sir, may I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes. Can I see that T-shirt on the top shelf please?\n#Person2#: Sure. Here it is.\n#Person1#: How much does it cost?\n#Person2#: 50 dollars.\n#Person1#: 50 dollars. That's too much.\n#Person2#: How about this one? It's on sale for only 35 dollars.\n#Person1#: I don't like that one.\n#Person2#: How about the one next to the black gloves? It's very similar to the one you like.\n#Person1#: That's nice. How much is it?\n#Person2#: 30 dollars.\n#Person1#: That'll be fine.\n#Person2#: Is this color OK, or would you like a different color?\n#Person1#: That blue one's fine.\n#Person2#: Do you need any more of these shirts?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: How many do you want?\n#Person1#: I'll take two more, a red one and a white one.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# choose T-shirts and #Person1# buys three in different colors.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7296","dialogue":"#Person1#: What qualities do you think a senior executive should possess?\n#Person2#: Generally speaking, he needs creativity, the ability to communicate, sense of personal responsibilities, the ability to solve problems and so on.\n#Person1#: Do you have all these qualities?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have all of them. I am totally competent to be a senior executive.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has all of the qualities of a senior executive.","topic":"qualities"}
{"fname":"train_7297","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was surprised to see how few people you have on-site. You provide a wide range of goods and services but have a very small workforce.\n#Person2#: It depends on the time of year. At peak times we hire in casual workers to help with packing and dispatch. We also contract out certain services all year round, for example, cleaning. We run a very tight operation!\n#Person1#: Do you handle the recruiting yourselves?\n#Person2#: Sometimes we use a local employment agency. It depends on the job.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the on-site workforce depends on the time of year and certain services.","topic":"workforce"}
{"fname":"train_7298","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is this? I didn't order that.\n#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry. May I have your order again? I'll get it right away.\n#Person1#: I've ordered savory pork and coleslaw.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I must have made a mistake. I'll bring them for you at once.\n#Person1#: Hey! What is this?\n#Person2#: Pardon me, Miss. But didn't you order chicken soup?\n#Person1#: Oh, Is that what this is?\n#Person2#: I believe so. But if it really bothers you, I'll replace it for you.\n#Person1#: No, don't replace it. Give a refund.\n#Person2#: Sorry. I'm afraid we can't. But you may order something else instead.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Give me a clam soup.\n#Person2#: Okay, Miss.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: I hope you enjoy your dinner.","summary":"#Person2# serves #Person1# the wrong food twice. #Person1# wants a refund but #Person2# can only let her order something else.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_7299","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark! Long time no see!\n#Person2#: Hi, Alex!\n#Person1#: Where have you been?\n#Person2#: I just got back from London.\n#Person1#: How was your flight?\n#Person2#: It was OK. There was a lot of turbulence, though.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. How long was the flight?\n#Person2#: It was 10 hours.\n#Person1#: Did you have a layover?\n#Person2#: Yes, in Paris, France.\n#Person1#: Did you buy anything in the duty-free stores?\n#Person2#: Yes. I bought two boxed of chocolate, one for me and one for you!\n#Person1#: Oh, you didn't have to. . .\n#Person2#: It was nothing.","summary":"Mark just flew back from London and he bought Alex a box of chocolate from the duty-free store.","topic":"flight"}
{"fname":"train_7300","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ok, so who are we going to invite to our dinner party?\n#Person2#: Well, we have the Thompsons, the Greens, and the Anderson, about twelve people total.\n#Person1#: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office. He has nothing to do on Friday, so I invited him over.\n#Person2#: But that makes thirteen people! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!\n#Person1#: Why can't we?\n#Person2#: It's an old superstition. If we have thirteen people at the table, then it means bad luck. Can Andy bring a date?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure. He just broke up with his girlfriend recently, and I don't think he's in the mood to start again so soon.\n#Person2#: But we can't have thirteen for dinner!\n#Person1#: I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill. It's only a superstition. It really doesn't mean anything.\n#Person2#: Absolutely not! I refuse to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday!\n#Person1#: Ok, ok. I'll ask my sister to come. That way we'll have fourteen for dinner.\n#Person2#: That's better.","summary":"There will be 13 people at the dinner party but #Person2# thinks 13 means bad luck. #Person1# doesn't think the number is a problem but #Person1# will invite #Person1#'s sister to make it fourteen.","topic":"guest number"}
{"fname":"train_7301","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Matt. I just got a job at a consulting firm.\n#Person2#: Congratulations. That's great!\n#Person1#: I'm so happy. I don't have to worry about finding a job and interviewing anymore.\n#Person2#: When do you start?\n#Person1#: I start next Monday.\n#Person2#: You're going to have to put in a lot of hours you know.\n#Person1#: I know. I'm a little nervous, but it's pretty exciting.\n#Person2#: I bet. You must be stoked.\n#Person1#: Yeah. I'm going to celebrate tonight. Wanna hang out?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's on you right?\n#Person1#: Of course. How about Toby? Should we call him?\n#Person2#: I don't know. He's a little depressed. He's having a hard time finding a job right now.\n#Person1#: I should still tell him. In the least, I can refer him to my company. It might help.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea.","summary":"#Person1# tells Matt that #Person1# finds a job and #Person1# is both excited and nervous. #Person1# invites Matt to celebrate together and will tell Tony the news too.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_7302","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was wondering how you are going to calculate our final grades.\n#Person2#: Grades are based on many things\n#Person1#: What counts the most?\n#Person2#: Actually I look at all of it and let's not forget class participation.\n#Person1#: Do you grade on a curve or use percentages?\n#Person2#: Homework, attendance, and quizzes are sixty percent ; the mid-term and final are worth twenty percent each.\n#Person1#: What if we miss something?\n#Person2#: I will allow one unexcused absence ; after that you need to contact me ahead of time.\n#Person1#: Will you tell us if we are failing during the year?\n#Person2#: You will be able to track your progress during the year.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that their final grades are based on many things such as homework, attendance, quizzes, mid-term, and final. And #Person2# will allow one unexcused absence.","topic":"calculating final grades"}
{"fname":"train_7303","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Brown, long time no see. Where have you been?\n#Person2#: Oh, I went on a holiday in the city of Chende.\n#Person1#: Great. What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: The city is small, not very modern, but there are many mountains with lots of trees around the city, so the air there is pretty fresh.\n#Person1#: Did you go to the Summer Mountain Resort?\n#Person2#: Certainly! The most attractive place is that, it's very large ; it is 8 times the size of Forbidden City and 16 times the size of Summer Palace. The art of gardens is perfectly represented in it.\n#Person1#: It sounds great, and is it really cool there?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think the reason is that there is a big lake, and many trees in the Resort.\n#Person1#: What is the special local product?\n#Person2#: The main product of Chende is various kinds of ferine mushroom and the almond. The mushroom tastes really good, and it is very different from the common mushrooms, and the snack made of almond is delicious.\n#Person1#: I hope to go there someday.","summary":"Mr. Brown tells #Person1# that he went on a holiday in Chende and introduces the city. #Person1# hopes to go there too.","topic":"city introduction"}
{"fname":"train_7304","dialogue":"#Person1#: May, could you bring this note to Professor Li for me today?\n#Person2#: Sure, no problem. Asking for leave again? You have been absent from class five times this semester.\n#Person1#: I know. But attending Miss Li's class is just waste of time. No more than one third of her students will go to her class.\n#Person2#: I agree that Miss Li doesn't teach so well. Most students either sleep or do other things in her class.\n#Person1#: Yeah, my boyfriend plays the video game every time in class with me. Or I chat with my friends through text messages.\n#Person2#: Fortunately her class is just an elective course, not as important as compulsory courses.\n#Person1#: Right, so we must spare some time to attend selective courses.\n#Person2#: But isn't it too impolite to be absent?\n#Person1#: What can I do? I have things to do in Students'Government.\n#Person2#: Oh, I thought you just gave an excuse on this note.\n#Person1#: Sometimes I will try various excuses. But this is my last time asking for leave. Or I will have a bad record.\n#Person2#: Yeah, besides, your credit will be deducted. That is kind of serious.\n#Person1#: I have been absented from many classes this semester just because of my work in the Students'Government.\n#Person2#: You can't write with one hand and draw with the other.\n#Person1#: I am thinking about quitting my job in the student government. But before that, I must do my job. Bye. Don't forget about that note.\n#Person2#: You can count on me.","summary":"#Person1# wants to ask for leave from Professor Li's class and May will bring the note to Professor Li. They both think Li doesn't teach well but May thinks #Person1# is impolite to be absent. #Person1# explains that #Person1# is busy with #Person1#'s work in the Students' Government.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_7305","dialogue":"#Person1#: You got a letter in the mail.\n#Person2#: Give it to me.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: It's my acceptance letter from UCLA.\n#Person1#: What does it say?\n#Person2#: I'Ve been accepted!\n#Person1#: Are you serious?\n#Person2#: I'm serious.\n#Person1#: Good for you!\n#Person2#: NYU was my first choice, but UCLA is just fine.\n#Person1#: I'm so proud of you.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'm proud of myself, too.","summary":"#Person2# receives a letter and finds that #Person2# is accepted into UCLA. #Person1# is proud of #Person2#.","topic":"college acceptance"}
{"fname":"train_7306","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, you look familiar. Did you use to live in New York?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Did you use to work at NYU?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did.\n#Person1#: Oh, did you know Hugh Young? He was a music student.\n#Person2#: Hugh Young? Didn't he use to wear a funny yellow jacket all the time?\n#Person1#: Yes. And he used to play the piano with a jazz group at the university.\n#Person2#: I remember Hugh. Most people thought he was a little. . . uh. . . peculiar. Do you know what he's doing now?\n#Person1#: Yes, he's a millionaire in Houston now.\n#Person2#: A millionaire? As a jazz musician?\n#Person1#: Oh, no. He's an executive for a large computer company. I saw an interview with him on TV yesterday. They were asking his opinion about future uses for computers.\n#Person2#: Well! I guess people don't find him so peculiar anymore.","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person2# familiar and asks #Person2# about Hugh, a music student at NYU. #Person2# thinks that most people found him peculiar but #Person1# tells #Person2# that he is a millionaire now.","topic":"discuss a person"}
{"fname":"train_7307","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. Do you understand?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: What's your name?\n#Person2#: My name is James.\n#Person1#: What's your nationality?\n#Person2#: American.\n#Person1#: What's your relationship with the victim?\n#Person2#: I don't know him.\n#Person1#: Why did you attack the victim?\n#Person2#: Because he beat me first when I tried to stop him from grabbing my bag and running away.\n#Person1#: How many times did you stab the victim?\n#Person2#: I stabbed his belly three times.\n#Person1#: Did you know hat your actions might cause serous injuries or death?\n#Person2#: I knew, but I couldn't myself.\n#Person1#: Was it your intention to kill the victim?\n#Person2#: No. I didn't kill him on purpose, madam. It's him who caused the incident. I need to see my attorney.\n#Person1#: OK. Give me his number and we'll contact him.","summary":"#Person1# investigates James, who stabbed the victim three times but claims that the victim attacked him first and caused the incident. He asks to see his attorney.","topic":"investigation"}
{"fname":"train_7308","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you get it?\n#Person2#: I found it a garage sale once.\n#Person1#: What a find! So, how much does it cost?\n#Person2#: Well, because I like you. . . ninety bucks.\n#Person1#: Ninety dollars is pretty steep. I'll take it for sixty bucks.","summary":"#Person2# asks 90 bucks to sell a thing and #Person1# wants to take it for 60 bucks.","topic":"buying and selling"}
{"fname":"train_7309","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am having a hard time at my job.\n#Person2#: What's wrong, Julia?\n#Person1#: My colleagues quickly get promotions, while I always get sidelined. I don't know what to do anymore.\n#Person2#: Don't give up so soon.\n#Person1#: But I don't know what else I can do. I am willing to work hard. Sometimes I make mistakes and the boss is not happy.\n#Person2#: Mistakes are just a lessons to learn from.\n#Person1#: Tell that to my boss.\n#Person2#: Do you know Abraham Lincoln?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: He grew up poor in Kentucky and barely had a year of schooling, but he went on to become the President of United States.\n#Person1#: He was also assassinated because of his views.\n#Person2#: He is known as American's greatest president. Do you know why? Because he fought against slavery and secession at a time in history where others were too afraid to do anything. He succeeded because of his ambition and generous spirit.\n#Person1#: Well, if he can become president, then I can at least get a promotion.\n#Person2#: That's the spirit. Never give up on your dream.","summary":"Julia tells #Person2# that her colleagues get quick promotions but she always gets sidelined. #Person2# uses Lincoln as an example to encourage her to never give up on her dream.","topic":"work promotion"}
{"fname":"train_7310","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, is this Ryan?\n#Person2#: You are speaking with Ryan. How can I help you?\n#Person1#: Ryan, this is Malia, and I need to call in sick today.\n#Person2#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person1#: I went hiking and have terrible poison oak.\n#Person2#: When did you get that?\n#Person1#: I think I got it on Saturday, but it just showed up today.\n#Person2#: What are you doing for it?\n#Person1#: The doctor prescribed an ointment and gave me a shot.\n#Person2#: Good. You probably should be much better by tomorrow.","summary":"Malia calls Ryan for sick leave because she has poison oak, and she has already seen a doctor.","topic":"call in sick"}
{"fname":"train_7311","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was anxious to find out what the sellers had to say about my counter-offer.\n#Person2#: I was able to contact them so, if you'll step into my office, we'll talk.\n#Person1#: Did they go with the proposed counter-offer?\n#Person2#: They want you to pick up the cost of the home inspection, but they accepted your offer.\n#Person1#: Is a home inspection very expensive?\n#Person2#: It can cost between five hundred and one thousand dollars.\n#Person1#: Do I get to choose who inspects the home?\n#Person2#: Yes, you get to choose. I would spend a little more to get a really thorough inspection.\n#Person1#: Can you call the owners with my acceptance right away?\n#Person2#: I am going to contact the sellers immediately. They were looking forward to your acceptance.","summary":"#Person1# agrees to pick up the cost of the home inspection and #Person2# will contact the sellers immediately.","topic":"buying and selling"}
{"fname":"train_7312","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please send this memo out to all the managerial staff. . . there will be training for all the department heads next week. Attendance for managerial staff is mandatory, except for the financial department. Financial officers may participate if their schedules allow.\n#Person2#: You would like me to send this to all managerial staff? I'm sorry, sir, could you please clarify? Who all is included in managerial staff?\n#Person1#: Managerial staff is anyone who is in a position of authority or responsibility, or who has anyone working under them. It includes all supervisors and department heads.\n#Person2#: What about the senior account managers? Do they count?\n#Person1#: No, they are in a position of leadership and have more experience than normal account managers, but they do not directly supervise others. They are not members of the managerial staff and will not be included in our training.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to send the memo to the managerial staff but #Person2# isn't sure who is included. #Person1# says it includes all supervisors and department heads without the senior account managers.","topic":"managerial staff"}
{"fname":"train_7313","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is Lucy from ABC Company. Is this Monica?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I am calling to inform you that you have passed the first two rounds of interview. Could you please come for the final round? It is scheduled on the morning of next Monday 10AM in the HR manager office.\n#Person2#: Thank you for calling me. I will be there on time.\n#Person1#: Ok, see you then, bye.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"Lucy calls Monica to inform her of the final round of the interview.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7314","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me.\n#Person2#: Yes? What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I just checked in, and there's a problem with my room.\n#Person2#: And what is the problem?\n#Person1#: I asked for a non-smoking room, and I don't have one. My room smells like cigarette smoke. I can't stand it. Could you change my room, please?\n#Person2#: Let me see. . . I'm sorry, but we don't have any more non-smoking rooms. We won't charge you for your room tonight.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry about this.\n#Person1#: That's OK. Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# asked for a non-smoking room, but #Person1#'s room smells like cigarette smoke. #Person2# doesn't have any non-smoking rooms so they won't charge #Person1# for tonight.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_7315","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have an appointment for half past one.\n#Person2#: What can I help you with?\n#Person1#: Well, I have a problem with my class schedule.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: It seems that I've been given two classes scheduled at the same time.\n#Person2#: I can understand the problem with that.\n#Person1#: Is there any way that you can fix my schedule?\n#Person2#: No problem, do you want those classes still?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do.\n#Person2#: Let me see if I can find one of these classes on another day.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# has been given two classes scheduled at the same time. #Person2# will help #Person1# find one of them on another day.","topic":"class schedule"}
{"fname":"train_7316","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this position.\n#Person2#: Hello, have a seat. I'm Bill Gotcha. I am assuming you found your way here with no trouble?\n#Person1#: Actually, I am very familiar with the area so there was absolutely no problem.\n#Person2#: I am curious as to why you want to leave your current employer.\n#Person1#: I am interested in switching fields.\n#Person2#: Do you feel that you are exceptionally good at anything in particular.\n#Person1#: I am good at pulling together teams of people to accomplish a task.\n#Person2#: What are you not good at?\n#Person1#: I am impatient with myself at times and am hard on myself.\n#Person2#: We appreciate hearing that about you!","summary":"#Person1# tells Bill that #Person1# is interested in switching fields, good at teamwork, and is impatient with #Person1#'s self. Bill appreciates hearing that.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7317","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, have you ever watched Beijing Opera?\n#Person2#: Yes, I watched once.\n#Person1#: What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: Well, honestly speaking, I went to watch it out of curiosity. I'd say it's really a special art form.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more. Actually, I'm a Beijing Opera fan.\n#Person2#: Really? Good for you.","summary":"John thinks Beijing Opera is a special art form and #Person1# is a fan of it.","topic":"Beijing Opera"}
{"fname":"train_7318","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today we are talking to John Knox about the structure of Biopaints plant. John's the General Manager of the Bath factory. John, do you think you could tell us something about the way Biopaints is actually organized?\n#Person2#: Er... yes, certainly. Urn... we employ about two thousand people in all in two different locations. Most people work here at our headquarters plant. And this is where we have the administrative departments, of course.\n#Person1#: Perhaps you could say something about the departmental structure?\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Urn.., now.., er... first of all we've got four main divisions. There's the production division which, as the name suggests, is responsible for production operations. And as you know we've got two factories, er... one here in Bath, UK, and the other in Lille, France. Er... Philippe Rochard is the other General Manager, there in Lille.\n#Person1#: And you're completely independent of each other, is that right?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, yes. Our... our two plants are fairly independent. I mean, I... am responsible to Bill Williamson, the Production Manager, and we have to cooperate closely with.., with Helga Meier, the Marketing Manager.\n#Person1#: Mm.\n#Person2#: But otherwise, as far as day-to-day running is concerned, we're pretty much left alone to get on with the job. Haha. Oh, and I forgot to mention the most important division of all, some people say. That's finance. Er... the Financial Director is Fred Rasmussen. He's a very important man. And his task is to make sure the money-side of things is OK. The accountant and such people, they report to him directly.\n#Person1#: Is that all? Um.\n#Person2#: Oh, no, no, no, no. There's personnel.\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: That's quite separate. David Hopper is Personnel Manager. And the Training Manager reports to him of course.\n#Person1#: But I imagine that a firm such as your own has smaller departments within the divisions?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, that's the case, yes. I mentioned that we are fairly independent.\n#Person1#: What about Research and Development? Isn't that a separate department?\n#Person2#: Well, in terms of the laboratories, there are.., there are two er... one at each production plant. But it's a department in the production division and it has a single head. And that's Piet Van De Geer.\n#Person1#: Are there any other features worth mentioning?\n#Person2#: Well, if we take our division, which of course I know best, we've got several other departments, which all report, as I said, to Bill Williamson and which I am responsible for on this site. Er... now there's the..., er..., planning department. Ray Wood is in charge of that. And a purchasing department er... they buy in the materials for production.\n#Person1#: Yes, and what about the board of directors and the chairman?\n#Person2#: Yes, well, they're at the top, aren't they, of course? I... I mean, a couple of the executives are directors themselves. The Managing Director, of course, that's Ernest Roberts and then there's...","summary":"John Knox tells #Person1# about the structure of the Biopaints plant. He says Biopaints has two locations and four main divisions, namely the administrative division, the production division, the finance division, and the personnel division. John also introduces the board of directors and the chairman.","topic":"business structure"}
{"fname":"train_7319","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?\n#Person2#: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.\n#Person1#: But you have so many friends! How could you be lonely?\n#Person2#: You know what they say: a friend to all is a friend to none. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.\n#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend.\n#Person2#: I know you are, but you're my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?\n#Person2#: Not at all.\n#Person1#: I've made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.\n#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time.\n#Person1#: People who play ultimate Frisbee have a positive attitude; maybe you should join the ultimate Frisbee club.\n#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks!","summary":"Andrew tells #Person1# that he is lonely because he wishes he had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes. #Person1# advises him to join a club to make new friends.","topic":"make friends"}
{"fname":"train_7320","dialogue":"#Person1#: Harry, guess what? I've just received an email from Pamela. She and Peter are coming down to see us this weekend.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's good news! We haven't seen them for ages.\n#Person1#: Yeah. The last time we met them was at our wedding three years ago.\n#Person2#: Did Pamela mention how long they'll stay?\n#Person1#: About one week.\n#Person2#: Great! I can't wait to show them around our new house.\n#Person1#: Me too. We haven't had any guests since we moved in here. If the weather is fine, we can have a barbecue in the garden.\n#Person2#: Good idea. I'll go to the market tomorrow to buy all the things we'll need.","summary":"#Person1# tells Harry that Pamela and Peter will visit them for about one week. They are both excited.","topic":"friends' visit"}
{"fname":"train_7321","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ma'am, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look at it?\n#Person2#: Sure, you're welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railways. And if you can't put up with the noise you might as well save the trip.","summary":"#Person1# wants to look at #Person2#'s apartment for rent and she tells #Person1# about the noise.","topic":"apartment renting"}
{"fname":"train_7322","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John.\n#Person2#: Oh! Hi, Laura. What are you doing here?\n#Person1#: Uh, I'm usually here on weekends. It's my uncle's shop. So you are looking for a bike?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Now that the weather is warming up, I thought I should get some exercise instead of taking the bus all the time.\n#Person1#: Well, that's a good idea and you come to the right place. Do you know what you like?\n#Person2#: Well, I don't want a racer or a touring bike or anything like that. Mostly I'll just be using it to get me back and forth from work.\n#Person1#: How far is that?\n#Person2#: About four miles.\n#Person1#: Are there a lot of hills on the way?\n#Person2#: Some, I guess. But maybe I should tell you at first that I only got 150 dollars. Can I get anything decent for that?\n#Person1#: Well, you are not going to get anything on the top of the line. But we do have a few trade-ins in the back that are in good condition.\n#Person2#: That sounds good.\n#Person1#: And you are right. For the kind of ride you are going to be doing, the most important thing is comfort. You want to make sure it's the right height for you? Follow me and I'll show you what we've got.","summary":"John wants to buy a bike and tells Laura that he just needs one to work. Laura thinks the most important thing for him is comfort and will show him some bikes.","topic":"bike"}
{"fname":"train_7323","dialogue":"#Person1#: You seem to have a lot of work to do at your office. You're always staying late and working overtime.\n#Person2#: That's true. But it's no bother to me. The work is interesting. I don't mind extra hours at all.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2# always works overtime, but #Person2# enjoys it.","topic":"work overtime"}
{"fname":"train_7324","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got any hobbies, Rod?\n#Person2#: Yes, Jessie. I'm fond of fishing, painting, stamp-collecting, and...\n#Person1#: Wow, so many! I just like taking photographs.\n#Person2#: In my family, everyone has more than one interest. My father likes to build things out of wood and collect baseball caps. He doesn't have time for many hobbies, because his job keeps him busy.\n#Person1#: How about your mother?\n#Person2#: In her spare time, she likes going to the gym. She also likes making things to decorate our home.\n#Person1#: Your sisters and brothers must like fashionable ones.\n#Person2#: I've one sister and one brother. My younger brother Alan is 17 years old. He likes singing, playing the piano and skiing. My sister Lisa is 12 years old. Her hobbies include making small things, playing the violin and riding her bicycle around the neighborhood.\n#Person1#: Your family has got a variety of interests.","summary":"Rod has many hobbies but Jessie only has one. He tells her that everyone in his family has more than one interest and introduces their hobbies.","topic":"discuss hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_7325","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Claire, you're into drama!\n#Person2#: Yes, I have a master's degree in drama and theatre. At the moment, I'm hoping to get onto a Ph.D program.\n#Person1#: What excites you about drama?\n#Person2#: Well, I find it's a communicative way to study people and you learn how to read people in drama. So usually I can understand what people are saying even though they might be lying.\n#Person1#: That would be useful.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's very useful for me as well. I'm an English lecturer, so I use a lot of drama in my classes such as role plays. And I ask my students to create mini-dramas. They really respond well. At the moment, I'm hoping to get onto a Ph.D course. I'd like to concentrate on Asian drama and try to bring Asian theatre to the world's attention. I don't know how successful I would be, but here's hoping.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure you'll be successful. Now, Claire, what do you do for stage fright?\n#Person2#: Ah, stage fright! Well, many actors have that problem. I get stage fright every time I'm going to teach a new class. The night before, I usually can't sleep.\n#Person1#: What? For teaching?\n#Person2#: Yes. I get really bad stage fright. But the minute I step into the classroom or get onto the stage, it just all falls into place. Then I just feel like: Yeah, this is what I mean to do. And I'm fine.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's cool!","summary":"Claire hopes to get into a Ph.D. course on drama because drama helps with her English teaching. Claire tells #Person1# that she has stage fright for teaching but she is fine when she on stage.","topic":"drama"}
{"fname":"train_7326","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's seven o'clock already. Mary should be home by now.\n#Person2#: Oh. I forgot to tell you that she called this afternoon and told me that she was going to a party at her classmate's house and wouldn't be home until 10.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that Mary will be home late.","topic":"go home late"}
{"fname":"train_7327","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Nancy. This is Bob. How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. A hit too busy though. You know, I'm trying to put everything in order in my new flat.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. Well, I am wondering if you'd like to go to a concert tomorrow night. I think it will be good. And if I remember correctly, you did say you liked country music.\n#Person2#: Yes. That's fight. It's nice of you to ask, Bob. But I don't think I can. Mother has already asked me to see a friend and then we'll go to the theatre together. In fact she's getting the tickets this evening.\n#Person1#: Oh, well, never mind. What about next weekend? This concert is still on then, I think, if you are free next Saturday.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'd like to very much. But what time exactly?\n#Person1#: It starts at 7:30, I think.\n#Person2#: Oh, good. That'll be fine. The tennis match will be over by 5 o'clock, I'm sure.\n#Person1#: Good, I'll call you again when I get the tickets.\n#Person2#: Sure. Bye.","summary":"Bob invites Nancy to a concert but she has already planned to go to the theatre. Thus, they decide to go to a concert next weekend.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7328","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are the key factors that you would consider when you want to buy a car?\n#Person2#: I guess the first thing is the price, the second is the size, and of course the color will play a role too. But I have to be honest. It is our today's responsibility to take care about our environment. Therefore, I will also pay attention to the fuel consumption of the car. You know, the rise in gasoline prices is huge. So I would rather to consider a smaller car with smaller engine. For which I can also save some tax. Last of the list, I also consider the safety. \n#Person1#: What about the environmental factors? \n#Person2#: Well, I do prefer the lower emission cars as long as it doesn't cost much. Some environmentally-friendly cars are really expensive. \n#Person1#: Sure they are. Some hi-tech devices are built in to make sure they pollute less. Some of these green cars have not become standard. So the production costs are still high. But anyway, we should make efforts to start with. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# considers the car price, size, and color. #Person2# also cares about the environment so #Person2# prefers a smaller engine and lower emissions. #Person1# tells #Person2# that environmentally-friendly cars are expensive.","topic":"buy a car"}
{"fname":"train_7329","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. \n#Person2#: Hello sir, may I help you? \n#Person1#: Yes. Can I see that T-shirt on the top shelf please? \n#Person2#: Sure. Here it is. \n#Person1#: How much does it cost? \n#Person2#: 50 dollars. \n#Person1#: 50 dollars. That's too much. \n#Person2#: How about this one? It's on sale for only 35 dollars. \n#Person1#: I don't like that one. \n#Person2#: How about the one next to the black gloves? It's very similar to the one you like. \n#Person1#: That's nice. How much is it? \n#Person2#: 30 dollars. \n#Person1#: That'll be fine. \n#Person2#: Is this color OK, or would you like a different color? \n#Person1#: That blue one's fine. \n#Person2#: Do you need any more of these shirts? \n#Person1#: Yes. \n#Person2#: How many do you want? \n#Person1#: I'll take two more, a red one and a white one. ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# choose T-shirts and #Person1# buys three in different colors from #Person2#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7330","dialogue":"#Person1#: it's a lovely day, isn't it? \n#Person2#: yeah, and most excitingly, I met the girl living under me today. She's really nice. \n#Person1#: is she American? \n#Person2#: yeah, and most importantly, she's single! Man, I could tell from the moment I saw her, she's the girl of my dreams! \n#Person1#: so I take it you two are hitting it off? I know it's very convenient to be in a relationship with your neighbor, but what if you break up? \n#Person2#: I don't know. I am not really worried about that. I don't wanna lose before even starting. Besides I think the other two American guys have also fallen for her. \n#Person1#: sounds like you've got some competition. You made a move already? \n#Person2#: not yet. But I am thinking of inviting her to dinner sometime. I know some good restaurants nearby. \n#Person1#: that's nice. Having been here a little while surely gives you the advantage, eh? \n#Person2#: you bet. Now that you mentioned it, I think I'll call her now and see if she is available tonight. \n#Person1#: good luck! \n#Person2#: thanks! ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# likes the girl living under him and another two American guys like her, too. #Person2# will ask her out and #Person1# wishes him good luck.","topic":"dating girls"}
{"fname":"train_7331","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, girls. \n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Miss Luke. \n#Person1#: This afternoon we're going to learn how to cook soup. Open your book at unit 2. \n#Person2#: Excuse me, Miss Luke. \n#Person1#: Yes, Sue? \n#Person2#: There is some chewing gum on your shoes. \n#Person1#: Who threw the chewing gum on the floor? \n#Person2#: It's June Cook. \n#Person3#: It wasn't me. You stupid fool! \n#Person1#: Excuse me? \n#Person3#: There is no excuse for you! \n#Person1#: You are always a little rude in the class. You should learn to be polite. \n#Person3#: You should learn how not to be ugly! ","summary":"Sue tells Miss Luke that she has some chewing gum on her shoes. Sue says June threw the chewing gum on the floor but June says it wasn't her and Sue and Miss Luke are stupid.","topic":"class argument"}
{"fname":"train_7332","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution. \n#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. \n#Person1#: That's because your country is more agricultural and has much less industry. \n#Person2#: Yeah, you are right. \n#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution laws have been introduced. \n#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it. \n#Person1#: I think you're right. An international response to this problem is needed. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about air pollution in their countries and they call for an international response because a single country can do nothing.","topic":"air pollution"}
{"fname":"train_7333","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, you look like a drowned rat. Didn't you know there's a thunderstorm today?\n#Person2#: I knew there would be a rain, but I didn't expect it would rain cats and dogs today.\n#Person1#: Well, you'd better take a hot shower right now, or you'll catch a cold.\n#Person2#: You are right. I don't want to get sick. Could you put my wet clothes into the washing machine?\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# didn't expect the rain to be heavy, so #Person2# is drowned. #Person1# advises #Person2# to shower.","topic":"rain"}
{"fname":"train_7334","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mrs. Jane. For the past 3 weeks I have not been satisfied with your work.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. What do you mean? why?\n#Person1#: Well, your manager told me you're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late. You're often absent from staff meetings and you haven't been getting along with your colleagues.\n#Person2#: Look Mister Travers that I explain...\n#Person1#: Mrs. Jean I know you have been with us for a while now, but this business is changing fast. We need People who can keep up and work as a team.\n#Person2#: Mister Travers my mother has been ill. She is suffering from stomach cancer. I've been spending all my time outside of work at the hospital with her and I've even had to leave work early a few times to take care of her. I've been so tired and...\n#Person1#: Oh, I had no idea Miss Jane.\n#Person2#: I know my work has suffered these past few weeks. But I promise I will make up for it.\n#Person1#: Listen. Why don't you take a couple of days off? It's much more important that you be with your mother while she is recovering.\n#Person2#: Really sir? Thank you so much.\n#Person1#: Of course, just look after your mother and then come back to work when she's better.","summary":"Mr. Travers points out Mrs. Jane's problems with the work and she explains that her mother suffers from stomach cancer. He gives her a couple of days off and she is grateful.","topic":"work problems"}
{"fname":"train_7335","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really like those trousers, but I'm afraid I don't have much cash with me. Is there a cash point near here please?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's not far, go out of the shop turn right then right again into avenue Dissuade, go up the street to the corner and there on the corner on your right is the cash point next to the bank. There's a cafe opposite the road.\n#Person1#: Next to the bank. Yes, of course, thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to go to the cashpoint.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_7336","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, this get together we're having at club mango.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: It's not my favorite place. Couldn't we think of somewhere better?\n#Person2#: Well, the other seemed to be happy enough with it.\n#Person1#: The trouble is, it's so noisy there that you can't really have any sort of conversation and surely that's the point of us all getting together.\n#Person2#: So what? You don't want to come?\n#Person1#: That's not what I said. I just rather meet up somewhere else. I'm sure we could come up with a better place if we give it some thought.","summary":"#Person1# is not satisfied with the party place because it's too noisy and wants to find a better place. #Person2# says others feel good.","topic":"party place"}
{"fname":"train_7337","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Megan. You look terrible. What's up?\n#Person2#: Something terrible happened this morning. Well, I was playing ball with Tenny, the girl next door, and Bonzo in the garden and the ball went into the road. And ...\n#Person1#: Yes?\n#Person2#: And Bonzo jumped over the fence after it and he got hit by a car.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. And is he?\n#Person2#: Yes. We took him to the vet's immediately but nothing could help.\n#Person1#: Oh, poor Bonzo and poor you.\n#Person2#: He was just like my brother. We'd had him since he was a tiny puppy.\n#Person1#: I'm really sorry to hear that.","summary":"Megan tells #Person1# that her dog Bonzo was hit by a car and #Person1# feels sorry about it.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_7338","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I borrow your notes for history? I'll return them tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Why didn't you use your notes? I saw you take notes carefully in every class.\n#Person1#: It was raining cats and dogs yesterday when I was walking home after school. I didn't take an umbrella. My notebook was completely wet and I could no longer recognize the words.\n#Person2#: Bad luck. I was almost caught in the rain, too. Luckily, Mike's father gave me a lift and I arrived home before it started pouring.\n#Person1#: So do you have your notes with you now?\n#Person2#: No, they're in my closet. I'll get them for you after school today.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: By the way, what about going swimming tonight?\n#Person1#: Not tonight. I'll copy all your notes tonight, or I can't return them to you tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Oh, right. well, I hope it won't rain today, or I'll have to borrow notes, too.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s notes because #Person1#'s is wet. #Person2# will get the notes for #Person1# after school. #Person2# invites #Person1# to swim but #Person1# refuses because #Person1# has to copy all the notes tonight.","topic":"notes borrowing"}
{"fname":"train_7339","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I've only just arrived.\n#Person2#: Oh, good. Now here are the keys. Let's go in. There are 2 apartments. The one for rent is on the right. Do come in.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I like the carpet. The color is nice, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, and this apartment is in good condition. Here is your lounge.\n#Person1#: Where would we eat?\n#Person2#: There is this corner here, or you can use your kitchen. Come and see.\n#Person1#: The kitchen is quite small.\n#Person2#: Yes, but it has everything, cooker, fridge, even a dishwasher.\n#Person1#: And there are lots of cupboards.\n#Person2#: Let me show you the bedrooms. This is the smaller one.\n#Person1#: It's a good size, though.\n#Person2#: Now come into the other bedroom. You can see the bathroom too.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is very nice. But I will have to ask my friend first and we will come together. I understand it is $800 a month.\n#Person2#: Yes, but a few blocks downtown would be much more expensive.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you. I will be in touch.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# around the apartment for rent. #Person1# thinks the kitchen is small but the bedroom is a good size. #Person1# will talk to #Person1#'s friend and keep in touch.","topic":"apartment renting"}
{"fname":"train_7340","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Hello, Sam. It's me, Jane. My uncle hasn't been well these days. I'm going to see him the day after tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Where does he live?\n#Person2#: He lives in Dalian. And I'm going there by train because I don't like the bus.\n#Person1#: How long will the train journey take?\n#Person2#: Well, the train leaves at 6:00 in the morning and arrives there at about 10:00.\n#Person1#: Who will meet you at the station?\n#Person2#: My aunt is going to meet me. She can drive.\n#Person1#: What is the weather like there?\n#Person2#: It is cold and wet.\n#Person1#: I hope you have a good journey.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot, Sam. See you soon.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Jane tells Sam her uncle hasn't been well. She will take the train to visit him and her aunt will pick her up.","topic":"visit the uncle"}
{"fname":"train_7341","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is the weather in San Francisco so bad all the time in the fall?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but this is a typical autumn. It gets worse though, at least it's not raining that much.\n#Person1#: That's too bad.\n#Person2#: You'll get used to it. In the mean time, you'll have to watch a lot of movies, seems like the only thing to do with the bad weather.\n#Person1#: Too expensive. Can you believe how much movies cost these days?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's crazy. It's like $9 a movie.\n#Person1#: Unless it's a date, I'm not going to pay that much to watch a movie.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the weather is bad in the fall in San Francisco and #Person2# suggests #Person1# watch movies during the bad weather. But #Person1# thinks movies are too expensive.","topic":"movies"}
{"fname":"train_7342","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think about the equipment in our company?\n#Person2#: We have to equip our company with a network of work stations at every office and show room as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: I also realized this issue. And office automation is essential.\n#Person2#: Besides, Internet tends to be more essential now in the information age.\n#Person1#: Good idea. A network of work stations is helpful for our management.\n#Person2#: And, to be frank, our copying machines are too slow ; our telephone system is limited in function.\n#Person1#: You are right. The current equipment of our offices really falls behind. Next week, you can provide me a catalogue of new equipment.","summary":"#Person2# thinks they have to equip the company with a network of work stations and current equipment falls behind. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"equipment"}
{"fname":"train_7343","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Daisy, how are you doing?\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. I haven ' t seen you for quite some time. What have you been up to recently?\n#Person1#: I have been spending a lot of time watching movies at home, so you wouldn't have seen me. Recently, I've been obsessed with horror films.\n#Person2#: Oh, how can you be infatuated with horror films? They're so scary.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you are right I used to not watch horror films, but after seeing Silence of the Lamb with Mike last month, I fell in love with them.\n#Person2#: It's amazing. But if I were you, I wouldn't have the courage to watch the first one.\n#Person1#: But it's really exciting.\n#Person2#: Maybe, but I would rather watch romance, science fiction, crime or even disaster movie instead of a horror picture. I wouldn't dare sleep at night after watching one.\n#Person1#: Basically. you'll watch any type of movie except horror.\n#Person2#: Yep.\n#Person1#: I think you should have a try someday. Maybe you'll change your mind.\n#Person2#: Maybe. After all, I am grown up now.","summary":"#Person1# has been spending a lot of time watching movies and has been obsessed with horror films. Daisy thinks they're scary. #Person1# thinks Daisy should have a try, and Daisy agrees.","topic":"horror films"}
{"fname":"train_7344","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you this afternoon?\n#Person2#: I want to take out some money, but there's a massive queue for the ATM so I thought I'd do it over the counter.\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, an ATM is being refilled because it ran out of money. That's what's causing the hold up.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. I thought maybe it was just the time of the day, although it isn't usually busy at 2:30 in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: You are right, you've just missed the lunchtime rush. Could you fill out a withdrawal slip, please?\n#Person2#: I did that already, while I was waiting. Also, here's my card.\n#Person1#: Thank you. And you require. . .\n#Person2#: 800 RIB, please.\n#Person1#: Please enter your personal code right here, on the key pad. And sign here, please.\n#Person2#: OK. . .\n#Person1#: Thank you. Here's your card back and your money. Please double check it for me.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's great. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# at the counter tells #Person2# the ATM's being refilled causes the hold up and helps #Person2# take out 800 RIB.","topic":"take out money"}
{"fname":"train_7345","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: What's the price of the bread?\n#Person1#: 2. 50 Yuan.\n#Person2#: And how much is the coca cola?\n#Person1#: 3. 00 Yuan.\n#Person2#: Here is ten Yuan.\n#Person1#: Here is your change, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Welcome to my shop next time.","summary":"#Person2# buys bread and a coca-cola at #Person1#'s shop.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7346","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to play golf with me?\n#Person2#: I would like to. but I'm not good at it.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. I will teach you.\n#Person2#: That's great! When will we go?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: All right. What should I take?\n#Person1#: Just take your golf club. I will pick you up tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I will wait for you at my home.\n#Person1#: Well, see you tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to play golf together tomorrow and promises to teach #Person2#.","topic":"play golf"}
{"fname":"train_7347","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mike, what gives?\n#Person2#: Hi, Bill, this is my new car.\n#Person1#: Hey, great set of wheels.\n#Person2#: You like it, huh?\n#Person1#: Who wouldn't? Wow, that's out of this world.\n#Person2#: It is special, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yeah, too cool. How much did they sold you for?\n#Person2#: Lots. Looks like I'll have to moonlight for the next two years.\n#Person1#: I can imagine.\n#Person2#: Hey, let's go for a spin. You can try it out.\n#Person1#: I'd love to.\n#Person2#: Ok, let's go.","summary":"Bill likes Mike's new car, and Mike invites Bill for a spin.","topic":"new car"}
{"fname":"train_7348","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going?\n#Person2#: I'm going to the hospital.\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Professor Wang was hurt in a traffic accident.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. How are things now?\n#Person2#: His life is hanging by a thread, and he is under an emergency treatment.","summary":"#Person2#' tells #Person1# Professor Wang's accident and his situation.","topic":"go to hospital"}
{"fname":"train_7349","dialogue":"#Person1#: My goodness! You're kidding!\n#Person2#: No. I'm serious. I'm going to quit my job.\n#Person1#: That's amazing! You got a good pay here, didn't you?\n#Person2#: It's true. But I can't show my abilities.\n#Person1#: Come on! Don't be silly!\n#Person2#: Your present job is something better. Why do you change?\n#Person1#: Well. How do you know?","summary":"#Person2#'s going to quit the job, and #Person1# persuades #Person2#.","topic":"quit the job"}
{"fname":"train_7350","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to check in, PLS.\n#Person2#: Awfully sorry, sir. There are no rooms available now.\n#Person1#: But I'Ve reserved a room the day before yesterday.\n#Person2#: Sorry, may I have your name?\n#Person1#: Tony Bush.\n#Person2#: Pls wait a minute, let me check. Excuse me, but I can't seem to find your name on our list. Are you sure you have a reservation for tonight?\n#Person1#: Of course, I did it myself.\n#Person2#: I am terribly sorry. There must have been some mistakes. Let me check it again. Oh, yes, there is a name listed as Tommy Bush. It must be the fault of the clerk who registered your name. I apologize.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about that.\n#Person2#: According to the records, your reservation is for a single room with shower and air conditioners for two nights. The room rate will be 110 dollars per night, including 10 % tax and 4 % service charge. Is this right?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right. I'd like to pay my bill by credit card.\n#Person2#: May I make a copy of your card?\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Ok, now could you fill out this registration form?\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: Your room number is 707. Here is your key. The bellhop will help you carry the suitcases to your room. Have a nice evening!","summary":"Tony Bush has a reservation at #Person2#'s hotel. #Person2# can't find his name on the list first and apologize that there must have been some mistakes. Then #Person2# helps Tony check-in after confirming Tony's information.","topic":"check-in"}
{"fname":"train_7351","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Helen.\n#Person2#: Hi, Steven.\n#Person1#: How are you today?\n#Person2#: I'm very well, Thank you. And you?\n#Person1#: I'm fine, thanks. How is Tony?\n#Person2#: He's fine, Thanks. How's Emma?\n#Person1#: She's very well, too, Helen. Goodbye, Helen. Nice to see you.\n#Person2#: Nice to see you, too, Steven. Goodbye.","summary":"Helen and Steven greet each other and the people they know.","topic":"greet each other"}
{"fname":"train_7352","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am looking for a pan.\n#Person2#: No problem. What size would you like?\n#Person1#: A big one would be nice.\n#Person2#: How about this one? It's our biggest, 16'in diameter.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, I like that one, but it's too heavy.\n#Person2#: Okay, try this one. It's made of aluminum.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes! This is much better. But it has an aluminum handle.\n#Person2#: Here you go. Same pan, but with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle.\n#Person1#: Yes. That's perfect. I'll take it.\n#Person2#: Great. Will that be cash or charge?\n#Person1#: Oh, wait a minute. What about a lid for the pan?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forgot to show you the lid. It comes with the pan.","summary":"#Person1# buys a big aluminum pan with a state-of-the-art, heat-resistant plastic handle and a lid at #Person2#'s store.","topic":"buy a pan"}
{"fname":"train_7353","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I speak to you for a minute?\n#Person2#: What do you want to speak to me about?\n#Person1#: I want to talk about this year's election.\n#Person2#: Oh, you do?\n#Person1#: I am volunteering for the campaign.\n#Person2#: What made you decide to volunteer?\n#Person1#: I want to be a part of history.\n#Person2#: Good for you.\n#Person1#: Do you plan on voting?\n#Person2#: I will be voting.\n#Person1#: You should try and make it early to your polling place.\n#Person2#: Thanks for letting me know.","summary":"#Person1# wants to speak to #Person2# about this year's election and reminds #Person2# to vote early.","topic":"vote"}
{"fname":"train_7354","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, I've finished my homework.\n#Person2#: Well, what game do you want to play?\n#Person1#: Do you want to play poker?\n#Person2#: Do you know how to play it?\n#Person1#: I'll teach you.\n#Person2#: OK. Teach me how to play the game.","summary":"#Person1# will teach Dad to play poker.","topic":"play poker"}
{"fname":"train_7355","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you have a vacancy?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, we still have four left.\n#Person1#: Well, I would like to book a single room.\n#Person2#: How long would you stay?\n#Person1#: 5 days. From Feb. 13 to 18.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# book a single room.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_7356","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Andy. I am going to Isabel's. Are you coming?\n#Person2#: No. The things are too expensive there for me. I can't afford it.\n#Person1#: That is no problem at all. Isabel's is having a clearance sale, and today is the last day. You don't want to miss such a good chance, do you?\n#Person2#: Really? That's wonderful. Can you wait a second? I need to change.\n#Person1#: All right, but hurry up. It takes you hours to change.\n#Person2#: I will. Do you think we can get something really nice and cheap? I mean this is the last day.\n#Person1#: I think so. They don't sell shoddy cloth for one thing.\n#Person2#: Should we ask Cindy to come along? She saw the evening gown made of silk last month that she wanted to buy very much. She didn't buy it of course. It would cost her three months'salary.\n#Person1#: She already bought that evening gown.\n#Person2#: When?\n#Person1#: Yesterday. She wore that gown last night, and showed it off to everybody at Mr. Mile's party.\n#Person2#: Oh? Isn't that like her.\n#Person1#: Hurry up, will you? We'll have to go to the gas station first.\n#Person2#: All right, all right. I am ready to go. Let's go!","summary":"Isabel's having a clearance sale, and #Person1# invites Andy to go to Isabel's together. Andy wants to invite Cindy. #Person1# tells Andy Cindy already bought a gown there and asks Andy to hurry up.","topic":"clearance sale"}
{"fname":"train_7357","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Terry, have all the players got here?\n#Person2#: Yeah, most of them have arrived. Don't worry. There are still 20 minutes left before the match.\n#Person1#: OK. By the way, the stadium is terrific.\n#Person2#: Of course. It's a newly-built one.\n#Person1#: We are lucky to play in a new stadium.\n#Person2#: Hurry up, Benjamin! Pass the ball to me. I'm good at shooting.\n#Person1#: Look out. Catch the ball. You should dunk besides the three-point line.\n#Person2#: Oh, God! I didn't touch anybody. How can I commit a foul?\n#Person1#: Just calm down. It's just a turnover. Make up your mind and we can shoot well.\n#Person2#: Yes, I got it. Come on, Benjamin, don't let him get into the paint.\n#Person1#: No problem, I once played a 2 - meter-high player successfully.\n#Person2#: Really? You must be. . .\n#Person1#: But that game he dunked over me for 13 times.\n#Person2#: That's interesting. Let's hurry up, we should beat them in the first half.\n#Person1#: Oh, look, what's happened to Jack? He sat down.\n#Person2#: He may be injured. Yes, come on, call the team doctor.","summary":"Terry and Benjamin are playing basketball in the newly-built stadium. Benjamin is confident with the shooting. Terry wants to beat the other team in the first half, but Benjamin finds Jack may be injured.","topic":"basketball match"}
{"fname":"train_7358","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Nancy. How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Want a cup of coffee?\n#Person1#: Not right now. I've got to get another car and my old one is blown up.\n#Person2#: Oh, hey, did you look in the classified ads?\n#Person1#: You mean used cars?\n#Person2#: No, Ah. . . single sellers.\n#Person1#: Well, yeah, but I'd be getting somebody else's problems.\n#Person2#: Uh huh. How about a used car? They've got good ones now.\n#Person1#: It's the same kind of deal though, you know, you never know what you're going to get.\n#Person2#: Oh, hey, how about a new car? They've got easy loans now. You'd feel so good driving a new car.\n#Person1#: Let's look at them all. Have you got a paper there?","summary":"Tom needs to get another car. Nancy puts up some suggestions, and Tom wants a new car with easy loans.","topic":"new car"}
{"fname":"train_7359","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bill. It's Marsha Black at MPPD Ltd. How are you?\n#Person2#: Hello, Marsha, I haven't heard from you in a long time. I'm great, and you?\n#Person1#: Not too bad at all. Do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: We're getting ready to place our Christmas orders and we need to know about how much it's going to run this year. You know, so we can have the funds put aside.\n#Person2#: I'm really busy right now. I got a lot on my plate. So this isn't an actual bid you want but just a ballpark figure?\n#Person1#: Right, a ballpark figure is fine, and slant it a little high if you have to.\n#Person2#: Well, I can give you those figures now over the phone, is that okay? Or do you need them in writing?\n#Person1#: It's going to be shown to the Board so I need it in writing. Make all the prices subject to confirmation so you can't be held to them. How soon can I have it?\n#Person2#: Is this another rush, dear? Did you forget and wait until the last minute again?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I'm afraid so. I really need your help here.\n#Person2#: Well, just because it's you. Tomorrow, say around noon.","summary":"Marsha Black is getting ready to place the Christmas orders and needs to know about how much it's going to run this year. Bill will give her a ballpark figure in writing tomorrow around noon.","topic":"ballpark figure"}
{"fname":"train_7360","dialogue":"#Person1#: I beg your pardon for being late.\n#Person2#: Better late than never.\n#Person1#: So sorry, I don't mean to be.\n#Person2#: That's perfectly all right.\n#Person1#: Thanks for your forgiving.\n#Person2#: It's really of nothing.\n#Person1#: I'll work hard.\n#Person2#: That's quite all right.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s forgiveness of #Person1#'s being late.","topic":"be late"}
{"fname":"train_7361","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going to play this weekend?\n#Person2#: I have not given it much thought. Do you have any good suggestions?\n#Person1#: I want to spend two days in the mountains with friends. The city is too noisy. Do you know Tangle Temple?\n#Person2#: I have been there. It is in the middle of the mountains. It is not noisy there and you have to be a vegetarian.\n#Person1#: Do you want to climb the mountain with us?\n#Person2#: Does it have enough lodging?\n#Person1#: No problem. The temple is quite large.\n#Person2#: There are many ancient pine trees there. It is especially quiet at night. It is wonderful to listen to the monks chanting while listening to the soothing sound of the winds in the pine trees.\n#Person1#: I'm getting a little excited now. What clothes should I wear?\n#Person2#: Take some thick clothes with you. It is rather cold there at night. If you wear the T-shirt you're wearing now, you will become a'popsicle'.\n#Person1#: Anything else I should bring?\n#Person2#: If you like taking pictures, you may bring a camera with you.\n#Person1#: Needless to say.","summary":"#Person1# is going to spend two days in the mountains with friends and invites #Person2# to climb with them. #Person2# is excited about it and asks #Person1# what to wear and what to bring.","topic":"climb the mountain"}
{"fname":"train_7362","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think about all the different diets that people go on?\n#Person2#: I don't think dieting is good for you. It's much better to eat a balanced diet and to never get overweight to begin with!\n#Person1#: But what do you think about people who are obese? What should they do to lose weight?\n#Person2#: They need to eat healthy foods, but they also have to increase the amount of physical exercise every day. They don't have to cut out fattening foods altogether, though.\n#Person1#: So you think it's OK for people who are dieting to eat chocolate, don't you?\n#Person2#: Sure, they can eat some chocolate. As long as they are exercising and eating mostly healthy foods, there's nothing wrong with having a small dessert.\n#Person1#: How about drinking soda?\n#Person2#: Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda. Soda should be treated seriously ; there's simply no nutritional value in it whatsoever.\n#Person1#: And have you ever tried taking vitamins?\n#Person2#: I used to take vitamins every day, but I don't take them anymore. Vitamins are good as a supplement, but they don't do much good if you don't have a well-balanced diet to start.\n#Person1#: How do you know so much about food and dieting?\n#Person2#: You might not believe this, but I used to be twice the size that I am now!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# what obese people should do to lose weight. #Person2# says they need to eat healthy foods with the increase of physical exercise. #Person2# knows much about food and eating because #Person2# used to be twice the size that #Person2#'s now.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_7363","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ali! What's the matter? Can't you wake up this morning?\n#Person2#: I was up late last night. My friend had a party. I only slept about four hours.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you stay in bed this morning?\n#Person2#: I have to meet my study group at the library. We have a big text next week.\n#Person1#: A big text? Why didn't you study last night instead of going to the party?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's OK. I studied a lot before the party.\n#Person1#: Maybe that's not a good idea. I read a report. It said that if you don't get enough sleep after you study, you may forget 30% of what you've studied!","summary":"Ali was up late last night and has to meet the study group this morning, so Ali doesn't get enough sleep.","topic":"get enough sleep"}
{"fname":"train_7364","dialogue":"#Person1#: According to Professor Thompson, language slowly but constantly develops from all forms into newer ones.\n#Person2#: That's my opinion, too. We can easily find new words and new expressions in English.\n#Person1#: Perhaps that's why new dictionaries are published about every five years.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the development of language.","topic":"language"}
{"fname":"train_7365","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Dick. You are wearing a black jacket but yellow trousers. It's the strangest combination I've ever seen.\n#Person2#: I know. I got up late and dressed in a hurry. I didn't realize my mistake until I entered the office.","summary":"#Person1# finds Dick's wearing is strange.","topic":"strange combination"}
{"fname":"train_7366","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm home!\n#Person2#: Hi sweetie. Welcome home. Are you ready to eat?\n#Person1#: Well, ... uh ...\n#Person2#: Uh, we're having fish and seasoned rice and carrots for the main course.\n#Person1#: Really? Um .. Yeah.\n#Person2#: What? What?\n#Person1#: Oh, that sounds great.\n#Person2#: Are you sure?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: Hm. Well, before that, I have a delicious seafood salad with shrimp.\n#Person1#: Oh.\n#Person2#: And, for desert, I made apple pie.\n#Person1#: Oooh.\n#Person2#: Honey. It took me three hours to make.\n#Person1#: Oh ... well ... yeah ... um ... yeah.\n#Person2#: Hmm. What's wrong? Don't you like ... don't you like what I made?\n#Person1#: Well, to be honest, I just had a hamburger, fries, and a chocolate shake.\n#Person2#: You're kidding. Really?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I'm sorry. I didn't know that you were making ...\n#Person2#: Honey. I told you this morning that I was making you something nice.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but I forgot. You ... you know how work is. Wait, wow, WAIT!! What are you doing? Why are you putting the food in my shoes?\n#Person2#: So you can enjoy it as you walk to work tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Ah!","summary":"#Person2# makes #Person1# something nice to eat, including the main course, starter, and dessert, but #Person1# forgot about it and has already had something after work. So #Person2# puts the food in #Person1#'s shoes to punish #Person1#.","topic":"food"}
{"fname":"train_7367","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, Dad! Can I have some money to buy a Game Boy?\n#Person2#: A Game Boy? Those are too expensive.\n#Person1#: No, they're not. There only twenty-five dollars. I've got forty-two dollars before, but Mom didn't let me buy one.\n#Person2#: Well, let's look. Let's think of some ways so that ... Hmm. Well, maybe we can come up with some ways that you can earn money.\n#Person1#: Let's see ... allowance.\n#Person2#: Okay, well allowance. So, how much money can you make a week with allowance? What did Mom tell you?\n#Person1#: She said that if, umm, you get your work done on time, you can get $1.25.\n#Person2#: Okay, so if you get your work done, you get $1.25. Okay, and what are some other ways that you can earn a little bit more money?\n#Person1#: Umm, let's see. I could work for people.\n#Person2#: Okay, well, maybe you could come up with some odd jobs. What are a couple of things that you could do to earn some money, maybe around here, in the neighborhood?\n#Person1#: Umm.\n#Person2#: What about opening up a lemonade stand?\n#Person1#: I can try that. That'll be fun.\n#Person2#: Okay. What else can you do?\n#Person1#: Hmmm. Most the kids on our block like candy, so I can start one of those.\n#Person2#: Okay, so maybe selling some candy. [Yeah.] And, what else?\n#Person1#: Umm. I could ... umm ... take out the trash everyday.\n#Person2#: Well, I think you have some ideas, so I guess if you save long, you'll be able to earn enough money to buy something you want. Sound good?\n#Person1#: Like a Game Boy?\n#Person2#: Uh, something you need, let's say.\n#Person1#: Uh! (Great surprise and disgust)\n#Person2#: [Laughing]","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a Game Boy, but #Person1#'s mom disagreed. #Person1#'s dad suggests coming up with some ways that #Person1# can earn money to buy it. #Person2# puts up many ideas of earning money, and #Person1#'s dad says if #Person1# saves long, #Person1# can earn enough money.","topic":"Game Boy"}
{"fname":"train_7368","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, how are you doing?\n#Person2#: Uh, I guess okay ... kind of.\n#Person1#: Yeah, Mom said Daniel isn't doing so well. What's going on?\n#Person2#: Well, uh, for some reason I always thought raising kids would be a lot easier than it is.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Tell me about it. What's, what's the problem?\n#Person2#: Well, for about six months, he's been really down, and sometimes, I can't get him out of bed in the morning to go to school. He just seems so depressed. I just can't figure it out.\n#Person1#: So, this has been going on like half a year?\n#Person2#: Yeah, kind of on and off, but I don't know. I ... I just thought it would just kind of go away, and I just thought things would just get, I don't know, get better.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's not, that's pretty worrrisome. Um, I mean, I've noticed he's not hanging out with Jared very much anymore. You know, is he ... what's he doing when he's up?\n#Person2#: Well, uh, a lot of the time he's not up. He just kind of uh, stays in bed. [ Really? ] I just can't figure it out. I don't know.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's, that's a big problem. I can see why you're really worried about him. Have you considered taken him to see a therapist, or a psychologist, or anybody?\n#Person2#: Ah, no. I, I ... It's probably just a phase or something. I think some kids were picking on him at school, but I think that's stopped. He doesn't talk about it anymore, so I guess that's over.\n#Person1#: So, you're saying that he was like being bullied and stuff?\n#Person2#: Yes, yeah. But he didn't talk about it a lot. I thought it was just, you know, having some problems, and it just kind of would go away.\n#Person1#: Well, you know, I don't know about that with the bullying or whatever, but you know, this has been going on for a long time. You really need to seriously address it.\n#Person2#: I don't know. Uh, and well, his girlfriend just broke up with him, so I guess maybe that's had an impact on him.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it has. Uh, that explains a lot. Um, have you looked at his Facebook page lately? [ What? ] He posted some stuff, well, he was posting some stuff, I think it was last night around midnight, um, yeah, talking about how much life sucks, wishing he could just disappear. [ Oh! ] Um, you know, I can't remember exactly the words he said, but I know that it really, really worried me. Some of the things he wrote are signs of, they might be thinking about suicide.\n#Person2#: Ah, I, I, I just can't figure that out. I mean, kids sometimes just talk like that. I, I, I thought. I thought that was kind of natural.\n#Person1#: Yes, sometimes they do that. That's what makes it hard. Sometimes, kids just talk like that, but some of them are serious, and some of them end up talking their own lives. Some of them really do kill themselves. You know, you need to take this seriously. Six months (of being depressed) isn't normal. Six months isn't just to act like this isn't just a phase. It's, there's something going on.\n#Person2#: So, any ideas? I mean, what should I do? I'm just kind of at a loss here.\n#Person1#: Oh, you know. I was talking to a woman the other day about her daughter. Um, there are crisis numbers you can call. Also, you could go to the hospital; you can do to the emergency room, and they do assessments there. Psychological assessments. [ Okay. ] Um, you know, it might be kind of hard to get him out to the hospital, to get him out to go with you if you can't get him out to go to school, but you need to take this seriously. [ Yeah ... ] You could take him down to the hospital, down to the emergency room, so ...\n#Person2#: I don't know.\n#Person1#: You know, it's really important because you've got to get on top of it. He needs you; he needs to know that you really love him, that you're not just kind of ignoring this.\n#Person2#: You know, I recently noticed that that I just saw some marks on his arms the other day, and I didn't know. I asked him about it. Kind of looked like some scratches, or something, and ...\n#Person1#: I saw those too, and those aren't scratches. They're too deep to be scratches. He's doing self-harm, too.\n#Person2#: Oh, man.\n#Person1#: You know, um, these are really serious things, and he's crying out for help. He doesn't know how to handle what is going on in his life. He's really struggling.\n#Person2#: You know, about a month ago, there was another boy in school, I think it (he) was about his age that, uh, took his own life, and I am wondering if that's had an impact on him.\n#Person1#: Umm, don't you think it would have?\n#Person2#: Probably. I don't know how well he knew the boy, but uh, I don't know.\n#Person1#: Yeah, things like that do have an impact on kids, and you just can't run the risk. He might be mad at you for hauling him down to to the hospital, but you need help to find out what's going on, so that you can support him, and so you can make sure you are getting him all the help that he can have. These things are serious, and you don't want to look back later and say I wish I had done that.\n#Person2#: Right. Well, yeah, send me that information, and uh, I'll start looking at it.\n#Person1#: Alright, thanks. Man: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s kid Daniel has been down for six months and sometimes #Person2# can't get him out of bed to go to school. #Person2# can't figure it out and suspects that Daniel was like being bulled and stuff. #Person1# says the stuff Daniel posted on his Facebook page might be signs of suicide, but #Person2# thought it was kind of natural for kids just talk like that. #Person1# advises #Person2# to take it seriously and take Daniel down to the hospital or the emergency room. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the suicide of another boy in school, which may have an impact on Daniel. #Person1# thinks Daniel is struggling and advises #Person2# to support Daniel and get him all the help that he can have.","topic":"depression"}
{"fname":"train_7369","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, I hope you're packed and ready to leave.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm packed, but not quite ready. I can't find my passport.\n#Person1#: Your passport? That's the one thing you mustn't leave behind.\n#Person2#: I know. I haven't lost it. I've packed it, but I can't remember which bag it's in.\n#Person1#: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting.\n#Person2#: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car.\n#Person1#: Yes, well, I have planned to, but I'll explain later. You've got to be there in an hour.\n#Person2#: The plane doesn't leave for two hours. Anyway, I'm ready to go now.\n#Person1#: Now, you're taking just one case, is that right?\n#Person2#: No, there is one in the hall as well.\n#Person1#: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You're taking enough for a month instead of a week.\n#Person2#: Well, you can't depend on the weather. It might be cold.\n#Person1#: It's never cold in Rome. Certainly not in May. Come on, we really must go.\n#Person2#: Right, we're ready. We've got the bags. I'm sure there's no need to rush.\n#Person1#: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty.\n#Person2#: Look, I'm supposed to be going away to relax. You're making me nervous.\n#Person1#: Well, I want you to relax on holiday, but you can't relax yet.\n#Person2#: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport.","summary":"Mary has packed the passport but can't find it. #Person1# tells her the taxi is waiting and should hurry up, however, #Person1# finds Mary take a lot of stuff. Mary says there's no need to rush, and #Person1# makes her nervous.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_7370","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen the job in the newspaper?\n#Person2#: Do you mean the one in Manchester?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: I saw it just now.\n#Person1#: What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: I think I'm not the type of man to do it.\n#Person1#: Why do you think so?\n#Person2#: They need an engineer to take care of the machine and I don't even know anything about that kind of machine.\n#Person1#: I know you are always quick to learn. I believe when you use it you will get to know it well.\n#Person2#: Are you serious about that?\n#Person1#: Sure I am. You should have a try.\n#Person2#: Mm...maybe I should have a try.","summary":"#Person1# advises #Person2# to try the job in Manchester as an engineer because #Person2#'s quick to learn. #Person2# may have a try.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_7371","dialogue":"#Person1#: How come Jime lost his job?\n#Person2#: I didn't say he had lost it. All I said was if he didn't get out and start selling a few cars instead of idling around all day, he might find himself looking for a new job.","summary":"#Person1# misunderstands #Person2#'s words and thought Jime lost his job.","topic":"lose the job"}
{"fname":"train_7372","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have special plans for the weekend?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to a live play on Saturday evening.\n#Person1#: And what about Sunday?\n#Person2#: Well, on Sunday I'm going to the art exhibition with David. There're some new paintings about Mexico.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s plans for the weekend.","topic":"weekend plans"}
{"fname":"train_7373","dialogue":"#Person1#: May, we are fools to hang out at noon. It's dying hot today. My skin is too weak to be exposed under the summer sun. \n#Person2#: Do you have any sunscreen lotion? \n#Person1#: You know, honey, I used it all on the way over. \n#Person2#: I think I'm getting a heart stroke. \n#Person1#: The heat is driving crazy and I hate my new hat. \n#Person2#: Why? It's brand new, and it's perfect on you. \n#Person1#: But I bought it to get rid of the heat. Now it does nothing but burning my head. \n#Person2#: Beauty costs, honey. \n#Person1#: Laugh all you want, whatever. We need to get out of the heat. \n#Person2#: Walking under the sun is certainly not the way. \n#Person1#: Give me a break. It's not funny. \n#Person2#: Right. Sorry. Anyway, the radio said that it'll rain later today. \n#Person1#: Hope so! Good thing is that autumn is just around the corner. ","summary":"#Person1# and May are hanging out, but it's dying hot today. #Person1# suggests getting out of the heat, and #Person2# says it'll rain later today.","topic":"hot weather"}
{"fname":"train_7374","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are two things that you'll need to know. \n#Person2#: What are they? \n#Person1#: The school has three lunch periods, and the kids are divided into three groups to go to lunch. \n#Person2#: Wow! \n#Person1#: Furthermore, when you are dismissed in the afternoon, you will be divided into two waves. \n#Person2#: Two waves? \n#Person1#: The school parking lot is not big enough for all the school buses to come in at one time. So only half the buses come in first to pick up the first wave's students. \n#Person2#: And the other half come in later to pick up the second wave. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# there are three lunch periods and two waves due to the limited school parking lot.","topic":"school"}
{"fname":"train_7375","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know that John isn't going to come back to our school? \n#Person2#: Really? Why? \n#Person1#: He had moved and held a party on July 1st. \n#Person2#: It's a pity that I was traveling around Europe at that time. \n#Person1#: Even he's not coming back to school anymore, you still can call him and meet him on weekends. \n#Person2#: You're right! I will call him this weekend and meet him. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# won't come back to school but can call him.","topic":"move away"}
{"fname":"train_7376","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kinds of Tv programes do you enjoy watching? \n#Person2#: I like current affairs programes and documentaries, especially wildlife ones. How about you? \n#Person1#: I like those kinds of programes too. They're very informative. I think that many people underrate the education value of Tv. \n#Person2#: I agree. People often criticize Tv for showing too much sex and violence. \n#Person1#: Yeah. And that's so funny because most people prefer watching sex and violence to watching something more educational! \n#Person2#: Right. You can't blame the tv stations for showing popular kinds of programes. They need to make money from advertisements shown during and between programes. \n#Person1#: In my country, there's a time limit on the advertisements that can be shown. I think it's about six minutes per hour. \n#Person2#: That's great idea. But don't the Tv station lose a lot of money because of that? \n#Person1#: No. they don't. they simply charge higher prices at peak times. Is there no limit on the amount of advertisements that can be shown on Tv in your country? \n#Person2#: Not as far as I know. We have so many advertisements . the interruptions are unbearable sometimes! That's one reason that many people prefer satellite or cable Tv, where you pay a fixed amount each month. \n#Person1#: Some people have satellite and cable Tv in my country, but people don't seem to keen to pay for their Tv programes. Besides, the terrestrial channels offer a good range of programes. \n#Person2#: Well, there's a wildlife documentary on Tv in a few minutes. Shall we? ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both like educational programs. #Person1#'s country has a time limit on the advertisements, and people aren't keen to pay for TV programs, while #Person2#'s country doesn't have a limit, but people prefer satellite or cable TV. #Person2# suggests watching a wildlife documentary on TV.","topic":"TV programs"}
{"fname":"train_7377","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Peace Hotel, what can I do for you? \n#Person2#: I have made a reservation for this Sunday. My name is Bobby \n#Person1#: Yes, that's right. Your room is a single one with a bath. \n#Person2#: I am calling to cancel it now. I can't go to your city this week. \n#Person1#: Fine, we will cancel it. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# in the Peace Hotel helps Bobby to cancel his reservation.","topic":"cancel a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_7378","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mary, what's up? \n#Person2#: Just so so. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time, so we decided to meet again tonight. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's exciting. What does this guy look like? Is he hot? \n#Person2#: Well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found him extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! And we have so much in common. We like the same team, music, and most amazingly, we both love Chinese food! I have the feeling that we are going to be great friends. \n#Person1#: It seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend? \n#Person2#: There's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have radar helping me spot new friends. \n#Person1#: Well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you ask me what I value most in a friend, I would say honesty. \n#Person2#: I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need. \n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either. ","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# she met a guy last night and had a wonderful time. She describes the man, and #Person1# thinks they are a good match. Mary doesn't look for specific qualities in a friend, while #Person1# thinks honesty is the most valuable. Mary agrees.","topic":"friend"}
{"fname":"train_7379","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just meant that she's got different taste. \n#Person2#: What kind of girl is she? \n#Person1#: She's pretty conservative. \n#Person2#: Is her fiance Taiwanese? \n#Person1#: Yes. \n#Person2#: How old is he? \n#Person1#: About 30. He's really outgoing. But why do you ask? ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the girl's got different taste.","topic":"girl"}
{"fname":"train_7380","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, God. It's late. I'm afraid I have to leave. \n#Person2#: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer and have some tea? \n#Person1#: That's very kind of you. But if I don't go now I'll miss the last bus. \n#Person2#: That's too bad. \n#Person1#: Thank you for your hospitality. \n#Person2#: Thanks for coming. \n#Person1#: How about next time we meet at my place? And I'll treat you to Chinese food. I know how much you like it. We can order in and watch video too. Anything you like, I promise. \n#Person2#: Great idea. I'm looking forward to it. See you then. \n#Person1#: Well. I really do have to go. \n#Person2#: Good night then. \n#Person1#: See you tomorrow. ","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to stay a little longer, but #Person1# has to leave. #Person1# suggests meeting at #Person1#'s place next time.","topic":"time to leave"}
{"fname":"train_7381","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which season do you like best? \n#Person2#: I like spring best. It is neither too cold nor too hot. Freezing days make me lazy and stuffy days make me lazier. How about you? \n#Person1#: I prefer summer, especially the summer evenings. When the sun comes down, it is so nice to take a walk and breathe. After a rain shower, the smell of the air is refreshing. It is also a best reason for ice-cream. \n#Person2#: How do you get through the stuffy daytime? \n#Person1#: Well, I have to hide in the air-conditioned rooms. Anyway, it is all worth, just think about the cool evening time. ","summary":"#Person2# likes spring best. #Person1# prefers summer, especially the summer evenings. #Person2# wonders how #Person1# gets through the stuffy daytime.","topic":"favorite season"}
{"fname":"train_7382","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room Reservations. Good afternoon. \n#Person2#: I'd like to book a double room for December 4th. \n#Person1#: That's fine, sir. A double room for December 4th, right? \n#Person2#: Yes. What is the rate, please? \n#Person3#: The current rate is 35 dollars per night a room.\n#Person2#: What services come with that? \n#Person1#: You'll have a radio, a color television, a telephone and a newspaper delivered to your room every day. \n#Person2#: That sounds not bad. I'll take it. \n#Person1#: How long will you be staying? \n#Person2#: From the evening of December 4th to the morning of December 7th. \n#Person1#: That'll be three nights. Could you tell me your name, please? \n#Person2#: Yes, this is Bill. \n#Person1#: And what is your telephone number, please? \n#Person2#: (0211) 268 4563. \n#Person1#: (0211) 2678 4563. Thank you vary much, and we look forward to seeing you on December 4th. \n#Person2#: Great. That's all. Goodbye. \n#Person1#: Goodbye. ","summary":"Bill wants to book a double room for December 4th. #Person1# tells Bill the rate and the services. Bill leaves the telephone number and takes it.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_7383","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Leo, how is India?\n#Person2#: Tiring, our connecting flight from Mumbai was delayed several times.\n#Person1#: What caused the delay?\n#Person2#: Well, we had to go to a port miles from a big city. And there wasn't a major airport near by, the closest airport was a military base, which is sometimes used by a local airline.\n#Person1#: So what time was your flight due to leave?\n#Person2#: At 10:30 in the morning, but they told us it would leave at 12:30, then at 2:00, and then left at 3:30 at last.\n#Person1#: Perhaps there was a technical problem or a storm.\n#Person2#: Perhaps, but the military do not allow civil flights to land after 5, so we had to fly to another airport further away from our destination.\n#Person1#: That must have been frustrating.\n#Person2#: Yes, it was.","summary":"Leo tells #Person1# his flight was delayed several times. #Person1# guesses there was a technical problem or a storm, and Leo says they have to fly to another airport.","topic":"flight delay"}
{"fname":"train_7384","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you recommend a good tailor?\n#Person2#: Yes. Why?\n#Person1#: I want a new overcoat for the winter.\n#Person2#: Oh, how about the tailor near my school?\n#Person1#: I don't think that one is very good. I had a dress made there, but it pulled open under the arms a few days later.\n#Person2#: Why don't you go back and reason with the taylor?\n#Person1#: I did, but he refused to do anything about it and quarreled with me. In the end, I had to talk to the manager.\n#Person2#: What did he say?\n#Person1#: He said he would see what he could do.\n#Person2#: Well, that's good.\n#Person1#: But I don't want to have the same kind of trouble. Do you know any other tailors in town?\n#Person2#: Well, there's one next to the sixth Department store. He said to be very good.\n#Person1#: Could you take me there someday?\n#Person2#: Certainly. How about next Sunday morning?\n#Person1#: OK, that's very kind of you.","summary":"#Person2# recommends a tailor to #Person1#, but #Person1# has had trouble with the tailor. So #Person2# recommends another one and promises to take #Person1# there next Sunday morning.","topic":"tailor"}
{"fname":"train_7385","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, how have your two sons been doing at school recently?\n#Person2#: Don't ask. Mark never start studying and Jason never stop studying.\n#Person1#: You are joking. I heard that Jason is likely to be at the top of his class after his exams this year.\n#Person2#: Yes, so his teachers say he's been buried in his books every evening for months on end recently. He is hoping to go to Harvard University.\n#Person1#: Great. Maybe he'll become a university professor himself in the future.\n#Person2#: Maybe, but sometimes I wish he'd go out and enjoy himself for a change.\n#Person1#: How about the younger one?\n#Person2#: Well, Mark's teachers say he has ability, but he rarely does his best. He does his homework in 10 minutes every day and then rushes out to play football.\n#Person1#: But he can make his fortune at football. People can make a lot of money from sports now.\n#Person2#: My wife always worries about their future. She wants Mark to study law. I don't believe in forcing them. But I wonder how Mark will progress over the next few years.\n#Person1#: Perhaps you, you can have a talk with him now to find out what he's thinking about his studies and future plans.\n#Person2#: Good idea. I'll take your advice.","summary":"Jack tells #Person1# that Jason never stops studying and is hoping to go to Harvard University. Mark has the ability but rarely does his best. #Person1# advises Jack to have a talk with Mark.","topic":"study"}
{"fname":"train_7386","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, can you help me? I need to buy a bed for my new apartment.\n#Person2#: Of course, what size bed do you need?\n#Person1#: It's a small apartment so I don't want anything too big.\n#Person2#: Well, you should get a twin bed. That's the smallest size for an adult. It only fits one person. A bigger size bed is a double bed for 2 people. Then there are queen size and king size beds. Those are very large. There are much too big for you.\n#Person1#: OK. Thanks so much I'll get the smallest one.","summary":"#Person1# needs to buy a bed that isn't too big. #Person2# recommends a twin bed, and #Person1#'ll get the smallest one.","topic":"buy a bed"}
{"fname":"train_7387","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like our company to take into consideration?\n#Person2#: No, nothing in particular.\n#Person1#: All right. If we decide to hire you, we'd pay you two thousand and five hundred yuan a month at the start. You can have Saturdays and Sundays off. Besides, you may have a paid month holiday every year. How do you think about it?\n#Person2#: As regards salary, I leave it to you to decide after experience of capacity.\n#Person1#: Well, we'll give you our decision in a couple of days. It's a pleasure to talk to you, Mr. Liu.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. White. I really appreciate your assistance.","summary":"Mr. White tells Mr. Liu his job pay and treatment. Mr. Liu asks Mr. White to decide salary after experience of capacity.","topic":"discuss the salary"}
{"fname":"train_7388","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look depressed. What's on your mind?\n#Person2#: Well, I had a blood test last week. The doctor said that I have high blood pressure and my blood is thick and sticky. I'm very worried.\n#Person1#: Take it easy. When we last talked, you promised there would be more exercises in your life. But now you are putting on some weight.\n#Person2#: I have to admit it's easier said than done.\n#Person1#: Well, I think it's time for you to change your eating habits and develop a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise will improve your health.\n#Person2#: But you know I'm just not into exercises. And I wouldn't have time for exercises, either.\n#Person1#: You can do some jogging. It's easy and it doesn't take much time.\n#Person2#: Actually, my doctor said the same thing.","summary":"#Person2# has high blood pressure. #Person1# suggests regular exercise and developing a healthy lifestyle, but #Person2# isn't into exercises.","topic":"take exercises"}
{"fname":"train_7389","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Thank you for the interview.\n#Person2#: No problem. Now, do you prefer working with others or flying solo?\n#Person1#: Actually, I enjoy both.\n#Person2#: So, what is most important to you in a job? Do you need job security or professional growth and a chance to advance?\n#Person1#: I need job security.\n#Person2#: Would you be able to relocate?\n#Person1#: I am open to relocating.\n#Person2#: What are your annual salary requirements?\n#Person1#: I need at least 75, 000 per year.\n#Person2#: I ' ll keep that in mind. Thank you for coming in today. We ' ll be in touch.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# enjoys both teamwork and flying solo; can relocate; needs job security and 75,000 per year.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7390","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for inviting me to work out with you, Joan.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it, let's go in.\n#Person1#: Yeah, this place looks great. Wow, look at her, she can certainly get down, can't she?\n#Person2#: She sure can. Are you jealous, Leslie?\n#Person1#: A little, I wish I could do that.\n#Person2#: You can! With a little practice.\n#Person1#: Look at him, he's buff.\n#Person2#: I think he's hot too.\n#Person1#: How do they all get in such tiptop shape?\n#Person2#: Exercised over and over. Exercise is a key.\n#Person1#: That's it. I decided to turn over a new leaf. I'm going to exercise every single day.\n#Person2#: Good for you, Leslie!","summary":"Leslie sees a flexible woman and a buff man. Joan encourages her to exercise to get in shape, and Leslie'll try.","topic":"work out"}
{"fname":"train_7391","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to have a piece of cake?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I'm on a diet.\n#Person1#: Why? You're not fat.\n#Person2#: I'm considering entering for the beauty contest this summer, so I must have a slender figure.\n#Person1#: Women of all shapes would be beautiful if they are self-confident.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid the judges do not think so. All the beauty contests are for slim girls only.\n#Person1#: Well. There's a beauty contest in Thailand just for fat beauties.\n#Person2#: How much do they weigh?\n#Person1#: All the beauties who entered the contest were over 80kg.\n#Person2#: But I'm not fat enough to enter that contest.","summary":"#Person2#'s on a diet for a beauty contest. But #Person1# thinks women of all shapes would be beautiful if they're self-confident.","topic":"beauty contest"}
{"fname":"train_7392","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your city like?\n#Person2#: It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls.\n#Person1#: Is the traffic bad in the city centre?\n#Person2#: Not really. Cars are not permitted in several parts of city centre, especially in the main shopping areas. The public transport system is pretty good.\n#Person1#: What about restaurants and entertainment?\n#Person2#: There are restaurants with food from all over the world. We have a small china-town near the city centre. There are many Indian, thai, and Italian restaurants all over the city centre. There are many s\n#Person1#: Is there a lot of nightlife in your city?\n#Person2#: There are several good clubs near the city centre. Many people in my city prefer something more cultural, so we several theatres and venues for classical music concerts and operas.\n#Person1#: It sounds like a really exciting city to live in.\n#Person2#: It is. I hope you'll have time to come for a visit soon. You really should come during the summer, when the weather is better and there's more happening outdoors.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s city is interesting. The best thing is to go shopping and the public transport system is good. There are restaurants with food from all over the world. #Person2# hopes #Person1# to come for a visit.","topic":"introduce a city"}
{"fname":"train_7393","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, would you like to go dance with us tonight?\n#Person2#: John, I am just not in the mood for this.\n#Person1#: You look so upset. What's going on?\n#Person2#: I lost the table tennis game yesterday.\n#Person1#: Oh, what a pity!\n#Person2#: I just don't want to play table tennis any more.\n#Person1#: Is it that bad? It's nothing more than a game.\n#Person2#: My opponent bowled me with the very first ball. I was wondering if it's appropriate for me to play table tennis.\n#Person1#: Oh, come on! Failure is the mother of success. Don't lose heart. I'm sure you'll succeed.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you are right. But I still need some time to recover from the failure.\n#Person1#: I understand.","summary":"Steven lost the table tennis game and wonders if he's appropriate to play it. John encourages him not to lose heart.","topic":"lose a game"}
{"fname":"train_7394","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want take shell on a date, but I don't have much money.\n#Person2#: What does she like to do?\n#Person1#: She likes to golf, dance and eat foreign food.\n#Person2#: Sounds like she has pretty pricy tastes.\n#Person1#: Well, I really like being with her.\n#Person2#: Have you thought about going in Dutch?\n#Person1#: Dutch, where is that?\n#Person2#: Not where, what. Dutch means you both pay your own way.\n#Person1#: Oh, I wonder if she'll go for that.","summary":"#Person1# wants to date but doesn't have much money. #Person2# suggests going in Dutch.","topic":"go in Dutch"}
{"fname":"train_7395","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?\n#Person2#: Well, I've already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.\n#Person1#: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?\n#Person2#: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?\n#Person1#: I couldn't even if I wanted to. My parents told me that if I went home, then I'd have to find my own place.\n#Person2#: You mean they're kicking you out?\n#Person1#: Not really, they just don't want me living at home. My older sister did that, and she lived at home for seven years. Once she started living at home, it got harder and harder for her to move out.\n#Person2#: Well, it's not like my parents want me to live at home the rest of my life. They said that it's ok if I move back home to begin with, but they want me to find a place of my own after a year or so.\n#Person1#: My parents just didn't handle my older sister very well, and because of that, they want me to be more independent. They think that it's important that I should learn how to live on my own.\n#Person2#: I know I need to learn that myself, but I just don't have the money for it at the moment. Living at home allows me to save up some money before I started finding a place.","summary":"Fred has found a job in his hometown and will live with his parents. #Person1#'s parents let #Person1# find #Person1#'s own place because they want #Person1# to be more independent. Fred thinks living at home allows him to save some money.","topic":"live with parents"}
{"fname":"train_7396","dialogue":"#Person1#: You seem really ticked off. What's up?\n#Person2#: Just get out of my face, would you?\n#Person1#: Chill out! What's eating you, anyway?\n#Person2#: Sorry. I'm just that I think I blew the final and now my parents are going to get all bent out of shape. I like totally drew a blank on everything!\n#Person1#: Well, now you're really going to freak out when I tell you who aced it. . . what's-her-face. . . the one who always kisses up to the teacher.\n#Person2#: Jennifer Davies? Give me a break! I can't stand her. She's such a dweeb! How could she possibly ace it when she keeps cutting class all the time?\n#Person1#: She's the teacher's pet, that's why. Besides, he's so laid back he lets her get away with it. She just really rubs me the wrong way. And you know what? I think she's got the hots for him, too.\n#Person2#: Get out of here!\n#Person1#: I'm dead serious. Yesterday, before class starts, she walks up to Mr. - Edward's desk and goes, ' Good morning, Jim. '\n#Person2#: Oh, gag me! She's totally gross!","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person2# blew the final, so #Person2# feels annoyed. #Person1# tells #Person2# Jennifer aced the exam because she's the teacher's pet. #Person2# feels Jennifer is gross.","topic":"the final exam"}
{"fname":"train_7397","dialogue":"#Person1#: Car trouble center. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: My car won't start! Stupid old car!\n#Person1#: Hold on, before you kick your car let's go through some possible problems.\n#Person2#: Fine.\n#Person1#: OK, first of all, can you turn the key in the ignition?\n#Person2#: Yeah! I am here with my friend and he thinks it may be the spark plug or the starter motor.\n#Person1#: Those are possible problems, but tell me, when you turn the key, do you hear the starter motor crank?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it sounds like it usually does when I start the car, but nothing else happens. The engine won't start. Should I maybe press the accelerator?\n#Person1#: No. If you step on the accelerator pedal you can flood the carburetor and your car will never start.\n#Person2#: So what do you think it is?\n#Person1#: I know this may seem like a silly question, but does your car have gasoline?\n#Person2#: Umm. yeah! Right! I got the car started! Thanks for your help! I told you to fill the tank!","summary":"#Person2#'s car won't start. #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions to go through possible problems, and it turns out that #Person2#'s car has no gasoline. Eventually, #Person2# gets the car started.","topic":"start the car"}
{"fname":"train_7398","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Michael. Where are you going?\n#Person2#: No where special. I was just taking a walk.\n#Person1#: What for?\n#Person2#: To get a little exercise. I'm so out of shape.\n#Person1#: Hey, I play basketball with a bunch of friends twice a week. It's great exercise and it's fun too. Why don't you come out and play with us?\n#Person2#: That sounds great. Give me a call next time you guys play.","summary":"Michael's taking a walk to get exercise. #Person1# invites him to play basketball.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7399","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, madam. Did you ring for service? Who can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes. The light in this room is too dim. Please get me a brighter one.\n#Person1#: Certainly, madam. I'll be back right away. Do you mind if I move your things?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Thank you. How is the light now?\n#Person2#: It's much better now. Thank you.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. And if you need any other things, please let us know.\n#Person2#: Ah, yes, the room is too cold for me. I feel rather cold when I sleep. Can you turn off the air-conditioning?\n#Person1#: The air-conditioning is already off, madam.\n#Person2#: Maybe I'm getting a cold.\n#Person1#: Would you like an extra blanket?\n#Person2#: OK. And would you please get me some hot water, too? I think I need to take some medicine.\n#Person1#: Certainly, madam. I'll be right back. Here is a blanket and hot water for you. Anything else?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: Good night, madam.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# get a brighter light and turn off the air-conditioning. #Person2# feels cold, so #Person1# brings #Person2# an extra blanket and some hot water.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_7400","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, madam. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to buy some cleansing milk. What would you recommend?\n#Person1#: Your complexion is on the oily side. I suggest you use cleansing gel.\n#Person2#: Anything that can keep my skin clean will do.\n#Person1#: How do you prefer this one? It cleans thoroughly without striping your natural protective oil. The gentle formula keeps skin soft and healthy.\n#Person2#: Hm. . . the smell is too strong, I can't stand it. I'm very sensitive to fragrance.\n#Person1#: We've also got a fragrance-free one, specially designed for sensitive skin. I'm sure you'll like it.\n#Person2#: I'll try that. Do you have facial cream to go with that?\n#Person1#: Yes, sure. This line of products is fragrance-free. We have a facial mask, moisturizing lotion, eye cream and tonic.\n#Person2#: I'll buy the moisturizing lotion and cleansing gel first. If they suit me, I'll come back for the others later.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much, madam. Here are some samples of our products. Do try them out.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy cleansing milk and #Person1# recommends a fragrance-free cleansing gel. #Person2# buys the fragrance-free cleansing gel and moisturizing lotion, and #Person1# gives her some products' samples.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7401","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom and Helen got married at last.\n#Person2#: How did you know that? I heart Tom's father didn't agree with that.\n#Person1#: I was invited to attend their wedding.\n#Person2#: It's great. Although his father didn't agree with that, Tom went through with it.\n#Person1#: How moving love is.","summary":"Tom and Helen got married, even Tom's father disagreed.","topic":"love story"}
{"fname":"train_7402","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm thinking about redecorating my bedroom. I bought this magazine in order to get some ideas. What do you think of this?\n#Person2#: That looks good. The room in the picture is bigger than your bedroom, so you wouldn't be able to put all the furniture in your room.\n#Person1#: I'd like to have the bad and the wardrobe.\n#Person2#: You would fit both of them in your bedroom. Perhaps you could also get the dressing table. I think that one would look good in your bedroom.\n#Person1#: Yes, it would. It's very expensive though.\n#Person2#: Everything in this magazine seems expensive. You could probably find something similar in a discount furniture store.\n#Person1#: Yes. I'm sure I could find something similar at one. I'd also like to get a new carpet for my bedroom.\n#Person2#: You can get cheap carpets easily. Another idea is to buy a rug. That would cover a lot of the carpet and you wouldn't have to replace the carpet. It would save you a lot of work.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'm really looking forward to redoing my bedroom.","summary":"#Person1# wants to redecorate the bedroom and bought a magazine to get some ideas. #Person2# thinks everything in the magazine is expensive, so #Person1# should go to a discount furniture store to find similar things.","topic":"furniture shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7403","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to buy a ticket to Sydney tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Right now fight BW159 is the only one available, it is a non-direct one.\n#Person2#: What's the exact information?\n#Person1#: It departs at 4:40 pm tomorrow and arrives in Sydney at 10:20 am. the next morning by way of Melboume.\n#Person2#: How long is the layover in Melboume?\n#Person1#: About 1 hour. Would you buy it?\n#Person2#: Yes. I want a first class single ticket.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# buy a first-class single ticket of flight BW159 to Sydney.","topic":"buy a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_7404","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, Miss Childs passed on your resume to me and I'Ve had the chance to look it over and I must say I'm quite impressed.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. I'Ve tried to keep it short and clear. If there's any questions please feel free to ask me.\n#Person1#: Well yes, I do have a number of questions, but perhaps first you could give me a brief overview I'd like to get a little bit of an idea of your background.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Well as you can see from the resume I'm 27 and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, although our family moved to London when I was quite young, at around 16.\n#Person1#: Ah I see, so you were actually educated in Europe?\n#Person2#: Yes precisely. Although I was born in the US, I would definitely call London home. But as you see I'Ve actually spent a lot of my life moving from country to country. My Father was in the oil business\n#Person1#: Very interesting. So it seems you had quite an adventurous childhood.\n#Person2#: Absolutely! We were never still for too long. But now I'm really looking to settle down.\n#Person1#: I see. Okay, well let's move on to discuss your education shall we?\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"#Person1#'s impressed by #Person2#'s resume and asks #Person2# to give a brief overview. #Person2# was born in America but educated in Europe. #Person2# was moving from country to country but wants to settle down now.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7405","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Is your taxi engaged?\n#Person2#: No, this taxi is free.\n#Person1#: Please take me to the Honging Hotel.\n#Person2#: OK. Please get in. I'm glad to serve you.\n#Person1#: Could you get there in twenty minutes?\n#Person2#: It will take half an hour to get to the hotel.\n#Person1#: I am in a hurry. Please take a shortcut. I have a friend waiting for me.\n#Person2#: OK, I promise we'll get there in twenty minutes.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# promises to drive #Person1# to the Honging Hotel in twenty minutes.","topic":"taxi service"}
{"fname":"train_7406","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tomorrow I will be the new owner of all dad's assets.\n#Person2#: It still feels really strange to me.\n#Person1#: I know. I miss him terribly.\n#Person2#: How does it feel to be in charge of so much money?\n#Person1#: I thought I would feel like I was in the lap of Luxury.\n#Person2#: I guess you could choose that if you wanted.\n#Person1#: No, I think I will run things much the same way that Dad did.\n#Person2#: Dad really knew what he was doing when he chose you to take over for him when he was gone!","summary":"#Person1#'ll have all Dad's assets and tells #Person2# #Person1#'ll run things the same way that Dad did.","topic":"control the money"}
{"fname":"train_7407","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our supervisor Lester does. Actually, Lester is kind of like the kitchen god.\n#Person2#: The kitchen god? What does he do?\n#Person1#: He just stays in the kitchen and watches you. Before the Chinese New Year, the kitchen god tells his boss whether you were good or bad this year. Just like Lester does!\n#Person2#: Oh, no! I did a lot of bad things this year. I hope the kitchen god isn't like Lester--he blabs my mistakes to everybody!\n#Person1#: Actually, there's a way to keep the kitchen god from telling the bad things you did.\n#Person2#: What is it? Tell me! Will it work for Lester, too?\n#Person1#: I think so! Just serve a lot of sweet dishes next week. That will make the kitchen god say sweet things about you!\n#Person2#: Hmm. Are you sure that will work? I already tried giving chocolate to Lester.\n#Person1#: And what happened?\n#Person2#: His face broke out and he said it was my fault!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Lester's like the kitchen god who watches everyone and tells the boss whether they're good or bad. #Person2#'s afraid. #Person1# suggests serving sweet dishes, but #Person2# doesn't think it works.","topic":"kitchen god"}
{"fname":"train_7408","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you usually part your hair?\n#Person2#: To the right.\n#Person1#: ( The hair stylist cuts the customer's hair. ) Almost done. I just have to even things up a bit. ( She shows the customer the results. ) Will that do?\n#Person2#: Looks good.\n#Person1#: Would you like a shave?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: Okay, let me brush you off. Thank you very much for coming.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# cuts #Person2#'s hair and even things up. #Person2#'s satisfied with the results.","topic":"cut one's hair"}
{"fname":"train_7409","dialogue":"#Person1#: How does the political system work in your country?\n#Person2#: We have hundreds of constituencies and the votes in each one elect a member of parliament. Most people call them mp's.\n#Person1#: Each mp belongs to a political party, right?\n#Person2#: Almost all of them do. A few are independent. That means that they do not belong to a party. If one party more than half of the mp's. they form a government. That means that they choose a prime minister can cabinet members.\n#Person1#: What's a cabinet?\n#Person2#: This is a small group of people-perhaps 25 mp's who are usually ministers. They make all the big decision and discuss laws and policy.\n#Person1#: Can any mp make a law?\n#Person2#: Any mp can present a law to parliament. The proposed law is debated and voted on. If it is accepted, it becomes law.\n#Person1#: I suppose a proposed a law needs the support of the big political parties.\n#Person2#: Yes, it does, because they have most of the mp's. most mp's vote the way their party wants them to.\n#Person1#: How do people choose which party or candidate to vote for?\n#Person2#: They produce manifesto. These documents which states their policies. Some people just vote for the same party every time there is an election. Votes who often change the party they vote for are called floating voters.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s country has many constituencies. If a party has more mps, they form a government and choose a prime minister. Any mp can present law to parliament. The proposed law needs the support of the big political parties.","topic":"political system"}
{"fname":"train_7410","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, driver, you have kept us waiting for 15 minutes. Can't we start the tour right now?\n#Person2#: I am sorry, sir, there are still 5 minutes remaining. . . OK, it's time. We will take a roll call before starting the fantasy sightseeing.\n#Person1#: Finally. How long does the tour last?\n#Person2#: For about 3 hours. Enjoy your trip.","summary":"#Person2# let #Person1# wait for 20 minutes before the tour.","topic":"tour"}
{"fname":"train_7411","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for coming to see me today.\n#Person2#: It's no problem. I was really missing you anyway.\n#Person1#: I missed you too.\n#Person2#: Why haven't you tried to come see me then?\n#Person1#: I've been really busy.\n#Person2#: Doing what?\n#Person1#: Working.\n#Person2#: I would've come to see you sooner, but I've been busy too.\n#Person1#: What have you been doing?\n#Person2#: I've been working too.\n#Person1#: Well regardless, I'm very happy that you came to see me.\n#Person2#: I am too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are both busy working. #Person1#'s happy that #Person2# came to visit #Person1#.","topic":"visit someone"}
{"fname":"train_7412","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to check in.\n#Person1#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes, my name is Steven Smith. I have a reservation from October 2nd to October 6th. I called last week.\n#Person1#: Wait a moment, please. Oh, yes, Steven Smith. It's for a single room with a bath. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: Now, Mr. Smith, could you fill out this registration form, please?\n#Person2#: OK. By the way, where is the restaurant?\n#Person1#: The restaurant is on the second floor. Here is the key to your room. It's on the 6th floor, room 609. The elevator is over there. And we also have a cafeteria on the top floor, if you would like something to drink, you can also call room service.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"Steven Smith has reserved a single room with a bath. #Person1# helps him check in. Smith asks the restaurant's location, and #Person1# tells him.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_7413","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. My name's Pat Green.\n#Person2#: Good morning. Mr. Green. My name is Helen. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I read in the poster that you're looking for a student to work as a language assistant.\n#Person2#: Yes. Are you interested in the job?\n#Person1#: I think so. But before I apply, could you tell me more about the work?\n#Person2#: Have you eve worked with tape recorders before?\n#Person1#: I used cassette recorders a lot when I studied English in high school.\n#Person2#: Good. There are many different kind of language labs, but ours is a small one. If you decide to take the job, I'll explain how to operate the system, Are you sure?\n#Person1#: How many hours would I work a day and what's the pay?\n#Person2#: Ten hours a week. From Monday to Friday, from 4 to 6 P. m. , and $ 150 a week.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll take it.\n#Person2#: Fine. Please fill out the application form.","summary":"Before Pat Green applying for the position as a language assistant, he asked Helen to tell him more about the work. Then Pat decides to take it.","topic":"job application"}
{"fname":"train_7414","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, the apartment I looked at today is pretty decent-around 120 square meters.\n#Person2#: Great. Where is it?\n#Person1#: A new two-bedroom apartment, around 100 to 120 square meters, in the Sanlitun area.\n#Person2#: What about the surrounding area?\n#Person1#: Very quiet and safe. And it's got a lot of trees and plants.\n#Person2#: That's good. Is the location easily accessible?\n#Person1#: Yeah, it's near a bus stop.\n#Person2#: Hmm. . . well, maybe we can buy this one then.","summary":"#Person2# tells Julia the apartment in Sanlitun is big, quiet, and convenient. They'll consider buying it.","topic":"discuss an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_7415","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sally, were you able to get that report all typed up?\n#Person2#: Not yet, Mr. Black. Mrs. Farnsworth asked me to type some letters for her. They'll be finish pretty quick and then I'll start on that.\n#Person1#: Don't forget I need it in the morning. I have to take it along to Chicago to the regional meeting.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll get it done. My husband's on a business trip, too. He's in Detroit today, and tomorrow he'll be in Boston. So I'm planning to stay late. After it's typed up, I'll leave it on your desk. I must finish it by 8:00.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to make you so late.\n#Person2#: It's all right, Mr. Black. Really, I don't mind at all. Besides, I can make a little extra money. My husband's birthday is next month. I want to buy him a new watch.\n#Person1#: What kind are you going to get for him, a Bulova?\n#Person2#: No, I thought I'd get a Rolex or an Elgin. I don't really know much about watches.\n#Person1#: I've got one of those Seiko digitals. I really like it.\n#Person2#: Do you think my husband would like one like that?\n#Person1#: I'm sure he would. The only problem is that they're a little bit heavy.\n#Person2#: If they're that good, I think I'll go ahead and get him one.\n#Person1#: Well, at least he won't get a tie. That's what I usually get.\n#Person2#: Remember, it's the thought that counts.","summary":"Sally'll work late to type Mr. Black's report up. Mr. Black feels sorry but Sally'd love that because she wants to make some extra money to buy a watch for her husband as a birthday present. Mr. Black thinks the thought that counts.","topic":"discuss the watch"}
{"fname":"train_7416","dialogue":"#Person1#: David. have you ever placed an ad in the Campus Daily?\n#Person2#: Yes. I once did that to sell my bike I no longer needed.\n#Person1#: When was that?\n#Person2#: Last May. I think. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: I'm thinking of selling my old book since I am going to graduate.\n#Person2#: Are they in good condition?\n#Person1#: Pretty good.\n#Person2#: Well. you can call Berne Li. He is the head of the advertising department of the paper.\n#Person1#: Do you know what rates they charge?\n#Person2#: Last May it was 10 yuan for the first 30 words and 50 fen for each word added.\n#Person1#: 10 yuan for the first 30 words. That is not too bad.\n#Person2#: Yeah. it's reasonable.\n#Person1#: Do they charge extra for pictures?\n#Person2#: No. that's free. But they do charge you more if you Want to put in a bow or something.\n#Person1#: I see. Thanks. That's very helpful.\n#Person2#: It's a pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# wants to place an ad to sell old books. David advises #Person1# to call Berne Li. #Person1# asks David the rates and thinks it is acceptable.","topic":"place an ad"}
{"fname":"train_7417","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jenny, remember this: a job worth doing at all is worth doing well.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I certainly won't forget it. But don't expect me to stick to the job just because it pays a few more bucks. A life of continuous exploration is a life worth living.","summary":"#Person1# and Jenny talk about the worth of a job.","topic":"worth of jobs"}
{"fname":"train_7418","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, hey, neighbor. What are you doing with my trees? My wife planted that tree 25 years ago. Get off that ladder.\n#Person2#: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I am getting sick and tired of raking up your leaves and picking up all the branches that fall off during storms throughout the year. And the walnuts off this tree ... they litter my yard and damage my lawnmower when I cut the grass. And my dog eats them, and he ends up with terrible diarrhea.\n#Person1#: Still. You can't cut off those branches.\n#Person2#: Watch me. It's completely legal. I check the city code and law regarding this issue, and I am well within my rights.\n#Person1#: I'm not sure about that. Anyway, It's just not right. You didn't say anything to us about it ...\n#Person2#: I don't have to.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but you could have said something. Anything! I mean I want to stay on friendly terms with you, but the basic courtesy of informing your neighbors is the least you could have done.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'm cutting down your branches. You've been informed ... now, stand back!\n#Person1#: Hey. Don't expect an invitation to our next barbecue or book club!\n#Person2#: See if I care. Hey, what are you doing? Stop shaking the ladder. You're acting juvenile now. Help!","summary":"Some branches of #Person1#'s tree hang over to #Person2#'s yard, and the walnuts off the tree damages #Person2#'s lawnmower. #Person2# wants to cut them off, but #Person1# disagree. #Person2# insists that it's legal, but #Person1# thinks #Person1# should be informed first.","topic":"neighborhood dispute"}
{"fname":"train_7419","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is the 911 emergency operator.\n#Person2#: Help! Help! Please, help me!\n#Person1#: Sir, please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.\n#Person2#: Calm down? My car broke down on the freeway! I have a woman passenger and she's about to have a baby!\n#Person1#: Relax, sir, and explain exactly where you are.\n#Person2#: I'm in the southward lane of the Lincoln freeway, about 15 miles from the Washington tunnel.\n#Person1#: Okay. Now, what's the nearest landmark to your location?\n#Person2#: Um, I see a Starbucks...\n#Person1#: Is there anyone else with you?\n#Person2#: No, no one will stop to help us! I need an ambulance. I feel like I'm about to have a heart attack myself!\n#Person1#: I just sent an ambulance to your location. They should be there soon.","summary":"#Person2# calls 911 because #Person2#'s car broke down and the woman passenger is about to have a baby. #Person1# sends an ambulance to #Person2#'s location.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_7420","dialogue":"#Person1#: Say, Rason, what are you watching?\n#Person2#: An old Japanese film. I wonder if I'm going to spend all my next year there, I'd better start familiarizing myself with the culture.\n#Person1#: You mean you are accepted into the program?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.\n#Person2#: Excited and nervous. You know I owe a lot to Professor Mercheno. He wrote a letter of recommendation for me and he bought me a set of practice tapes and a book which goes with them. Just so I can work on my basic conversation skills.\n#Person1#: How much Japanese can you understand?\n#Person2#: Not a lot at present. But I signed up for intensive Japanese this semester.\n#Person1#: I Wish I were as talented as you are in foreign languages. I'd like to study abroad.\n#Person2#: Then why don't you? The university has lots of overseas programs that don't require mastery of a foreign language. The tuition is about the same. You just have to be the kind of person who is receptive to new ways of looking at things and willing to adjust to a different kind of life style.\n#Person1#: I had assumed that all programs require you to know a foreign language. I might check into this.\n#Person2#: You won't regret it.","summary":"Rason'll spend a year in Japan and is practicing basic conversation skills. Rason advises #Person1# to attend an overseas program as well because some programs don't require language mastery. #Person1#'ll try.","topic":"overseas program"}
{"fname":"train_7421","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what do you usually do in your free time?\n#Person2#: At the moment, I'm spending most of my free time learning German. I also enjoy playing the violin. How about you?\n#Person1#: I go to the sports club and do some exercise once a week.","summary":"#Person2# learns German when free, while #Person1# does exercises.","topic":"spare time activities"}
{"fname":"train_7422","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you get a present for Molly's birthday?\n#Person2#: Yes, she loves to listen to Johnny Holden's music. And she's got all his CDs. Then I saw this book that introduces Johnny Holden's life, so I got her this.\n#Person1#: Great idea!","summary":"#Person2# got Molly a book about Holden as a present.","topic":"present giving"}
{"fname":"train_7423","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you good at cooking? \n#Person2#: no, but I'm pretty good at eating! \n#Person1#: do you prefer chinese food or Western food? \n#Person2#: well, to be honest with you, Chinese food is really different from western food. \n#Person1#: are you used to the food here? \n#Person2#: I'm not really used to it yet. \n#Person1#: what's your favorite Chinese dish? \n#Person2#: like most foreigners, I really like Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. I eat them almost every day. \n#Person1#: have you tried traditional Chinese dumplings yet? \n#Person2#: I tried once, but they are quite difficult to eat with chopsticks. \n#Person1#: you know, foreigners are not expected to use chopsticks proficiently. If you do, you'll give your Chinese friends quite an impression. \n#Person2#: that's good to know. I'd like to try more Chinese food, but since I can't read any of the menus in the restaurants near my home, it's difficult to try new food. \n#Person1#: if you want, I can introduce you to some typical Chinese dishes. \n#Person2#: that would be great. I really only want to taste real Chinese food, not just the food that foreigners like to eat! \n#Person1#: if you haven't tried Beijing duck yet, I'd like to treat you to a meal at a famous duck restaurant near Qianmen. It would be a pity if you left without tasting it! ","summary":"#Person2# thinks Chinese food and Western food are different. #Person2# likes Sweet and Sour Pork and Kung Pao Chicken. It's hard for #Person2# to try new Chinese dishes because #Person2# can't read the menu. #Person1# wants to treat #Person2# Beijing duck.","topic":"Chinese food"}
{"fname":"train_7424","dialogue":"#Person1#: If you can choose, will you marry a foreigner or a Chinese? \n#Person2#: Why? Did tom pop the question? \n#Person1#: Not yet. But I wonder if I can get my parents' consent. \n#Person2#: Let me guess, your parents want you to marry a Chinese man, right? \n#Person1#: You are right. It is giving me a real headache. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place. \n#Person2#: I used to have the same problem when I was with my ex. \n#Person1#: Oh, how did you deal with it? \n#Person2#: I just let it go and continued dating with my Korean boyfriend. But finally we broke up. \n#Person1#: Oh, it's a pity. What was the matter? \n#Person2#: Simple. We had personality clashes and there were too many cultural differences. \n#Person1#: Like what? \n#Person2#: He hoped to live in the Korean way and asked me to give up working and stay at home to take care of the family. \n#Person1#: Oh, I see. In their culture women should put family first. \n#Person2#: Yes, he said it would be better for me and for the whole family. But I simply can not quit working. \n#Person1#: So that's why it's hard to have a happy marriage with a foreigner. \n#Person2#: Not really. There are many successful mixed marriage around us. ","summary":"That #Person1#'s parents want #Person1# to marry a Chinese man makes #Person1# headache. #Person2# used to have the problem when with a Korean boyfriend but broke up. #Person1# thinks it's hard to have a mixed marriage but #Person2# says there're many successful examples.","topic":"discuss marriage"}
{"fname":"train_7425","dialogue":"#Person1#: You should have been at home and enjoyed a big meal. \n#Person2#: Yes. I should have gone to buy the ticket in advance. But now. . . \n#Person1#: But now you can stay with friends and enjoy a holiday too. \n#Person2#: Right. Let's go and find some fun. ","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# stay with friends and enjoy a holiday.","topic":"enjoy a holiday"}
{"fname":"train_7426","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, it all looks so good. I'm not sure what to choose. \n#Person2#: I can recommend the spare ribs. They are very tasty here. \n#Person1#: Actually, I ate too much pork yesterday. I fancy a change. \n#Person2#: Ok why don't you order the braised fish then? \n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. It looks very big though. \n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll help you eat it. ","summary":"#Person2# recommends spare ribs but #Person1# fancy a change. #Person2# suggests eating braised fish.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_7427","dialogue":"#Person1#: He's honest, hardworking and responsible. I simply can't find any shortcoming of his as an employee. \n#Person2#: I rather doubt it. You're cheated by his appearance, I think. \n#Person1#: Don't be so jealous. He never speaks ill of you before me. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2#'s cheated by his appearance.","topic":"discuss a person"}
{"fname":"train_7428","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy birthday, Tom, This is for you. \n#Person2#: Thanks, Ms. Wang. \n#Person1#: You know, in china, we usually don't open presents until the guests have gone. \n#Person2#: Really? I've already opened this one. Say! This is swell! Look, Mom, a billfold. \n#Person3#: It's very nice. You really shouldn't have done it, though, Ms. Wang. \n#Person2#: Ms. Wang, it's a custom to bring a birthday gift as you have done. Is it the same in China? \n#Person1#: Yes, it is. \n#Person2#: Well, dinner is ready. Please come to the dining room. \n#Person1#: Oh, they all went out! Did you make a wish? \n#Person2#: Yes , but I doubt if I get it, I haven't yet. \n#Person1#: Where did that custom come from? \n#Person2#: I've no idea. \n#Person1#: You cut the cake and pass it around while I go get the ice cream. \n#Person2#: Would you like some more coffee, Ms. Wang? \n#Person1#: Than you. But I'll take it black this time. ","summary":"Ms. Wang gives Tom a billfold as a birthday present and tells him in China people don't open it right away. Tom makes a wish and will cut the cake.","topic":"a birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_7429","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I want to get a handbag. \n#Person1#: Do you want it for yourself or for your girlfriend? \n#Person2#: No, I have no girlfriend. \n#Person1#: Please excuse me for what I said just now. What do you think of this one? \n#Person2#: I am afraid it is too big. \n#Person1#: Sorry. It is the smallest size we have. \n#Person2#: Too bad. But, is there any other leather store nearby? \n#Person1#: Oh, yes. There is a big one at the right corner of the street. Perhaps you will get one there. \n#Person2#: I hope so. Thanks. ","summary":"The smallest handbag in #Person1#'s store is too big for #Person2#. #Person2#'ll go to another leather store.","topic":"handbag shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7430","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Emily, you're ready for the trip, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: But you seem to be a little bit nervous.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am a little nervous. But I think it'll be a great experience and hopefully my English will improve a lot.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sure it will. My English improved a lot when I went to Australia last year. England is a great place to visit. And you'll be in London, right?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Well, take care of yourself and have a good trip.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'm sure I will.","summary":"Emily tells #Person1# she's nervous about the trip, and she hopes she can improve her English in London.","topic":"discuss a trip"}
{"fname":"train_7431","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, where can I get the 7:30 flight to Chicago?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but the 7:30 flight to Chicago has just left.\n#Person1#: Oh, no, I missed the flight.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid so.\n#Person1#: I don't believe it. I have to get to my brother's wedding. When is the next flight?\n#Person2#: Let me see. It's at 9:00.\n#Person1#: Not until 9:00? Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Yes. Would you like to book a ticket?\n#Person1#: I guess so. Tell me, when will the flight arrive?\n#Person2#: At 11:00.\n#Person1#: I hope so.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# missed the 7:30 flight. #Person1# will book a ticket for the next flight.","topic":"miss a flight"}
{"fname":"train_7432","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jesse, I thought you'd be on your way to work by now, are you taking the day off?\n#Person2#: No no. I don't have to leave home so early, since I started traveling by subway.\n#Person1#: Oh, is that so?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can spend an extra half hour in bed. Have breakfast at home and still be on time for work. It's really very good. I mean, this subway.\n#Person1#: Isn't it expensive?\n#Person2#: Well, yes, a bit, but it's so convenient. My office is not far from the station there.\n#Person1#: You seem to be completely sold on the subway.\n#Person2#: You'd feel the same as I do if you had to wait in line in all kinds of weather for buses and taxis, sometimes.\n#Person1#: I suppose so.","summary":"Jessie tells #Person1# Jessie starts going to work by subway so Jessie doesn't have to leave home early. It's a bit expensive but so convenient.","topic":"take the subway"}
{"fname":"train_7433","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's plan the dinner for the end of the year.\n#Person2#: I've been talking to some of the other kids in the class and quite a few of them want to go to a pizza restaurant.\n#Person1#: Hmm, I think I've had enough of pizza. I eat it at least twice a week. It'd be good to have something different.\n#Person2#: Well, there's that Chinese restaurant, the Bamboo House.\n#Person1#: It's closing next week for a month to go into build a new kitchen or something. I remember going to someplace with a singer and guitarist. And it was great.\n#Person2#: But there'll be at least 20 of us. We'll be so noisy that we won't hear the music.\n#Person1#: You're right. Hey, we haven't thought about the cost.\n#Person2#: Some people will want to go to a cheap place and others can afford somewhere more expensive.\n#Person1#: Why don't we fix the amount first and ask a restaurant to provide a meal for that price.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. And we can make a list of the places we think are best and get the rest of the class to choose one.","summary":"#Person2# says many kids want to go to a pizza restaurant, but #Person1# has had enough of pizza. #Person2# considers a Chinese restaurant, but it'll be closed. #Person1# suggests they fix the cost first.","topic":"pick a restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_7434","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Rachel, how are you?\n#Person2#: Don't ask. I've had a terrible morning.\n#Person1#: Oh no, what happened?\n#Person2#: It's my car. I came out of the house this morning and found that the back window had been broken into pieces.\n#Person1#: Oh no, that's awful. What were they after? The car's MP3 player?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess that might have been it. Because they did take that. It would have been OK if that had been all they got. But they got away with my handbag, too. I'd somehow stupidly managed to leave it on the back seat.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. Was there much in it?\n#Person2#: No, not really, but there was a spare set of keys in there and my home address. Fortunately, I took my new iPhone with me.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's terrible. That wasn't a very sensible place to leave your handbag.\n#Person2#: I know. I know. I was so worried that they'd come round and rob my flat that I called in a repairman and got my locks changed this morning. It cost me a fortune.\n#Person1#: I bet it did. No wonder you came to work late. I bet you won't be making that mistake again, will you?","summary":"Rachel tells #Person1# her car has been robbed. The robbers took the MP3 player and her handbag where there are keys and her home address. So Rachel changed her home locks, which cost a fortune.","topic":"a robbed car"}
{"fname":"train_7435","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, when we get out of the elevator, could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired? I'm going into a meeting right away, so I don't have time to call them.\n#Person2#: Sure, Mr. Walters. By the way, if your car is still being repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow? Is your wife going to take you?\n#Person1#: No, she goes in a different direction.\n#Person2#: I can call a taxi for you if you want.\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm considering taking the bus.\n#Person2#: That might be a good idea. You could get off right in front of our building and you wouldn't have to worry about parking.","summary":"Mr. Walters asks Mary to call the repair shop to see whether his car is ready. Walters will take the bus to work.","topic":"car repairment"}
{"fname":"train_7436","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, well I ' m sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position.\n#Person2#: Yes, well Miss Childs did give mean overview of the position over the phone, but there were some details I ' d like to clarify.\n#Person1#: Well feel free to ask me anything, and I ' ll try to fill in the details.\n#Person2#: Could I first ask about the remuneration package?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. That ' s quite an important point, isn ' t it? As a junior sub editor we offer a starting salary of 150, 000 HK dollars per annum. This doesn ' t include a generous housing allowance also.\n#Person2#: I understand. And are there other bonuses included?\n#Person1#: Well, apart from full health insurance we do offer a company staff bonus scheme linked to readership numbers. But we could go through all the details of that at a later date.\n#Person2#: Well, Mr. Parsons, I am flexible when it comes to salary. The opportunity to work in Hong Kong for you is the most important thing for me.\n#Person1#: Excellent. Well, what other questions do you have Rebecca?","summary":"Rebecca wants to clarify some details regarding the job. Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about the remuneration package, bonuses included, and salary.","topic":"details regarding the job"}
{"fname":"train_7437","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, thank you for taking the time to interview me.\n#Person2#: Hi there, I ' m Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK?\n#Person1#: Your assistant gave wonderful directions.\n#Person2#: Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career?\n#Person1#: Our Company is moving overseas and I wish to stay in the United States.\n#Person2#: What are you best at?\n#Person1#: I am good at organizing systems that have been having problems.\n#Person2#: What is your biggest challenge in terms of skills?\n#Person1#: I don ' t like to sit around and so like to always find things to do to keep myself busy.\n#Person2#: That is good to hear!","summary":"#Person1# tells Bill Gotcha #Person1# why #Person1#'s switching jobs. #Person1#'s best at organizing problematic systems and #Person1# likes finding things to keep busy.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7438","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Fiona? I almost didn't recognize you. You are much thinner since I last saw you.\n#Person2#: Yes. I have lost about ten kilos.\n#Person1#: How did you do it?\n#Person2#: I am on a diet. And I do more exercise regularly.\n#Person1#: What's the secret then?\n#Person2#: It lies in perseverance.\n#Person1#: Well. It's hard for me. I can't keep doing exercise.\n#Person2#: You should have a try.","summary":"Fiona tells #Person1# she's lost about ten kilos by going on a diet.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_7439","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I see your passport?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Here it is.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Are all these yours?\n#Person2#: No, some of them are my friend's. Do you want her passport, too?\n#Person1#: Yes, please. Do you have any carry-on items?\n#Person2#: Do you want me to put it on the belt, too?\n#Person1#: Yes, please. Would you please open this big suitcase?\n#Person2#: OK. Just a moment. It's just some clothes and toiletries.\n#Person1#: OK. Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: I think there is nothing.\n#Person1#: Any fresh food, live plants, or animals?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. None of that.\n#Person1#: Thank you. You may lock up your suitcase. Here are your passports.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# sees #Person2#'s and #Person2#'s friend's passport and checks their luggage. #Person2# tells #Person1# they've nothing to declare. #Person1# lets them go.","topic":"customs inspection"}
{"fname":"train_7440","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you speak only English in the class, or does your teacher explain everything to you in Spanish?\n#Person2#: Oh, we never speak Spanish in class! Miss. Parker speaks to us only in English.\n#Person1#: I suppose she's right. Does she speak English very slowly?\n#Person2#: Not always. Sometimes we don't understand her. Then she has to repeat what she said.\n#Person1#: It must be interesting to study English.\n#Person2#: Mario and I are the best students in the class. Miss. Parker says that my pronunciation is very good.\n#Person1#: Is English pronunciation easy or difficult?\n#Person2#: Sometimes it's difficult. Some words look different from the way one pronounces them.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s teacher speaks only in English in class and students sometimes can't understand. #Person2#'s pronunciation is good though #Person2# thinks it's difficult sometimes.","topic":"English class"}
{"fname":"train_7441","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I can't believe your uncle and aunt came to stay with us for a week, and they did not even call us in advance.\n#Person2#: John, they are old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside. That's their custom.\n#Person1#: I know, but it is hard for me to get used to your relatives coming to visit us, and without warning.\n#Person2#: Don't your relatives visit other relatives?\n#Person1#: Yes, but Americans never visit without calling in advance, and they almost never stay overnight.\n#Person2#: I think that maybe Chinese families are closer than your families.\n#Person1#: I think you're right!","summary":"John feels it unbearable that #Person1#'s relatives came to stay with them for a week without warning. #Person1# tells John it's the custom of the old-fashioned people from the Chinese countryside.","topic":"culture shock"}
{"fname":"train_7442","dialogue":"#Person1#: Francis, you have done an outstanding work in the past six months. In view of your achievement, I trust you're now indispensable part of our company and you deserve an officer director title.\n#Person2#: I am so happy to know that I could make some contribution to our company.\n#Person1#: This title does not only give you a raising pay-check, but also increase responsibilities. Congratulations, and hope the best for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you, I will be doing my best.","summary":"#Person1# informs Francis that he's promoted to the officer director. Francis promises to do his best.","topic":"get promotion"}
{"fname":"train_7443","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Tom.\n#Person2#: Hi, Mary.\n#Person1#: You seem to be in a hurry.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve got a meeting in a minute.\n#Person1#: Okay. I won't hold you up then.\n#Person2#: Right. I'll see you later.\n#Person1#: See you later.","summary":"Tom and Mary meet and greet each other.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7444","dialogue":"#Person1#: . . . Now that we have been over the gory details of our disastrous first quarter, Ed! Give us some good news. How are things looking for us in terms sales this month?\n#Person2#: Uh well. . . would you like the bad news first or the really bad news?\n#Person1#: What? Ed, don't tell me you only have bad news!\n#Person2#: Well sir, our sales have dropped, no plunged, fifty percent in the past month alone. We are currently overstocked and overstaffed and our profits refalling fast. The market is in recession and we have no way of moving our inventory, or getting rid of our staff. If we consider redundancies, it would cost us a fortune because of the new regulations governing compensation packages. It's a real mess.\n#Person1#: For crying out loud. . . How fast are we losing money?\n#Person2#: Um. . . how can I put this? Let's just say that at this pace, we will be filing for Chapter eleven in less than three months.\n#Person1#: What! Geez! How could this have happened? So what's the bad news?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's the really bad news. Our supplier suffered QC problems and, well, half of our production is faulty. We're going to have to recall all itemssold in the last quarter. And the worst part? We're going to have to shoulder this cost.\n#Person1#: Are you joking? Get the supplier on the line now! They have to assume the costs of this mess!\n#Person2#: We tried that, sir. The factory has gone under and the owner apparently has fled the country.\n#Person1#: We're doomed!\n#Person2#: There is some really good news though!\n#Person1#: Really? What!\n#Person2#: I got offered a new job!","summary":"Ed tells #Person1# that the company's sales have plunged fifty percent in the past month and they are overstocked and overstaffed. Their supplier suffered QC problems, so half of their production is faulty, and they have to shoulder the cost. #Person1# despairs while Ed's happy to have been offered a new job.","topic":"predicaments of the company"}
{"fname":"train_7445","dialogue":"#Person1#: Three other people started to bid. One called himself Buddhabuyer, so I knew he meant business. I raised my bid twice, but it kept going up.\n#Person2#: How high did the price go?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I dropped out at $ 250.\n#Person2#: You didn't watch the end of the auction?\n#Person1#: No. It wasn't the super bargain I thought it was.","summary":"#Person1# raised the bid twice in the auction but dropped out as #Person1# thought it wasn't a super bargain.","topic":"auction"}
{"fname":"train_7446","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, humans could never make something like that.\n#Person2#: Those poor Egyptians slaves worked so hard and you want to give aliens all the credit!\n#Person1#: Be a little more open-minded, Stu! Don't believe everything you read in your history books!\n#Person2#: OK, but don't believe everything you see on The X-files, either!\n#Person1#: Speaking of The X-files, it's on right now!","summary":"#Person1# thinks it's aliens who built the pyramids while Stu believes it's Egyptians' work.","topic":"pyramids builder"}
{"fname":"train_7447","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, David. Where did you get the sofa? It's so beautiful. Look at the color, I really love this yellow, so bright! It must be very expensive.\n#Person2#: Not really. To be honest, it's very cheap. I only spent $ 100.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding? $ 100 for this big leather sofa?\n#Person2#: Yes. I bought it in Johnson thrift store.\n#Person1#: Is it a used one?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: Oh, I don't think I will buy a used sofa even it looks so attractive.","summary":"#Person1# admires David's new sofa. David tells #Person1# it's a cheap used one while #Person1# won't buy a secondhand sofa.","topic":"a secondhand sofa"}
{"fname":"train_7448","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine.\n#Person2#: It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.\n#Person1#: What methods do you use to conserve water?\n#Person2#: Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each month. It means that we cannot use some modern household items, like washing machines. They use too much water.\n#Person1#: I see. I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.\n#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry.\n#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced.\n#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it.\n#Person1#: I think you're right. There needs to be an international response to this problem.","summary":"The biggest issue in #Person2#'s country is water so their water is used in ration. The biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country is air pollution. They think there needs to be an international response to this problem.","topic":"environmental issues"}
{"fname":"train_7449","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a beautiful view.\n#Person2#: It sure is. The Grand Canyon is truly a masterpiece. No man could ever make anything like this.\n#Person1#: What is that below?\n#Person2#: It is the Colorado River. You can go down the river in a boat if you wish.\n#Person1#: No. Thank you. It looks a bit too dangerous for me.\n#Person2#: There is a beautiful state park here. I can see why so many people come out here to camp.\n#Person1#: Yes, there is beautiful view. You can go fishing, camping and also enjoy this beautiful clean air.\n#Person2#: It definitely is a nice change from the polluted and crowded city.\n#Person1#: That's true.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are enjoying the beautiful view of the Grand Canyon. They think it a nice change from the polluted and crowded city.","topic":"beautiful sceneries"}
{"fname":"train_7450","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Isabel! You wanted to see me?\n#Person2#: Yes Anthony, come on in. Have a seat.\n#Person1#: Is everything okay? You seem a bit preoccupied.\n#Person2#: Well, Anthony, this is not going to be an easy conversation. The company has made some decisions which will have a direct impact on your employment.\n#Person1#: Okay. . .\n#Person2#: I don't want to beat around the bush so I'm just gonna come out with it. We are going to have to let you go.\n#Person1#: What? Why? I mean. . . just like that? I'm fired?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry but, to be honest, you are a terrible employee!\n#Person1#: What! I resent that!\n#Person2#: Anthony, you were caught making international calls from the office phone, you called in sick in eight times this month and you smell like alcohol!","summary":"Isabel informs Anthony that he's fired because he was caught making international calls from the office phone. He called in sick too many times, and he smells like alcohol.","topic":"fire an employee"}
{"fname":"train_7451","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you signed up to join the company's Christmas party?\n#Person2#: Sure, I have. Will you join?\n#Person1#: I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere.\n#Person2#: You are right. Our company's Christmas party has always been an amazing occasion for everybody to relax and get to know each other better. It is also a time to make new friends and do some networking.\n#Person1#: I hope that it is not a formal one when the boss is there.\n#Person2#: No, it will not be formal at all. It is a fun time. You will love the game show. Please dress casually. Usually there is an over abandon of drinks, so be careful with that.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, I can handle that. And I know if the boss is there, even it is an informal evening, it does not make a good impression to get totally drunk in front of him.","summary":"#Person1# will join the company's Christmas party because #Person1#, a newcomer, can know people from the other departments of their company. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's an informal party and #Person1# can dress casually.","topic":"Chrismas party"}
{"fname":"train_7452","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Could I check out this book?\n#Person1#: Let me see your library card.\n#Person2#: I need to get one.\n#Person1#: You can apply for one right now, if you'd like.\n#Person2#: Okay. Let me do that right now.\n#Person1#: Could you fill out this application?\n#Person2#: I'm finished. Here you go.\n#Person1#: Could you please sign the back of the card?\n#Person2#: All right.\n#Person1#: That's it.\n#Person2#: Now may I check this book out?","summary":"#Person2# applies for a library card with #Person1#'s assistance and wants to check out a book.","topic":"check out a book"}
{"fname":"train_7453","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Ed, what's up?\n#Person2#: Nothing.\n#Person1#: Doesn't look like it to me.\n#Person2#: Just get out of my face!\n#Person1#: Woo, easy.\n#Person2#: Leave me alone!\n#Person1#: What are you so ticked off about?\n#Person2#: I don't want to talk about it.\n#Person1#: Maybe I can help.\n#Person2#: I blew the finally exam.\n#Person1#: You've got to be joking.\n#Person2#: No, I'm not.\n#Person1#: Well, don't get bend on a ship about it.","summary":"Ed's upset. Finally, he tells #Person1# it's because he blew the final exam.","topic":"blow an exam"}
{"fname":"train_7454","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm here to open a Current Account with your bank.\n#Person2#: That's no problem at all, but could you fill in this and I'll need to see some ID.\n#Person1#: Here you go. Is there a minimum amount I need to pay in?\n#Person2#: Yes, there needs to be at least 1 RMB paid in to open a new account. Also, you will need to choose a secret identity code to ensure no one else can enter your account.\n#Person1#: OK, how long does it need to be? I'm not very good with remembering long numbers.\n#Person2#: Just 6 digits.","summary":"#Person2# assists #Person1# in opening a Current Account with #Person2#'s bank.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_7455","dialogue":"#Person1#: You must like to dance, right.\n#Person2#: I'd love to. Do you often come here to dance?\n#Person1#: Yes, I like the old style dance, such as waltz , rumba and so on. They are quite graceful.\n#Person2#: You are waltzing quite wonderfully. It's great to dance with a experience and talent partner.\n#Person1#: Thank you for saying. I think you are light on your toes too. Oh, the music starts again, would you like to have another dance, miss?\n#Person2#: Ok, that would be great. Do you like modern dance? I don't care for it.\n#Person1#: Neither do I. I don't like any kind of modern dances all.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are dancing. #Person1# likes old-style dance. They both don't like modern dance.","topic":"dance"}
{"fname":"train_7456","dialogue":"#Person1#: it's getting cold.\n#Person2#: yes. I bought a scarf yesterday. It's really nice and warm. Have a look.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's made of wool. I like the striped pattern.\n#Person2#: yes, I adore simple fashions. How does it look on me?\n#Person1#: it looks great, but you need something to go with it. It's too plain on its own.\n#Person2#: how about this blue sweater?\n#Person1#: that's a good idea. When did you buy it? Is it a name brand?\n#Person2#: yes, but I bought it when it was on sale, 50 % off the original price. OK, what do you think?\n#Person1#: that looks lovely. Just one more thing---you need a pair of earrings.\n#Person2#: I've got a pair of pearl earrings. Here it is.\n#Person1#: perfect!\n#Person2#: you have good fashion sense, Karen.\n#Person1#: thanks. We should be ourselves. There are so many fashion victims out there.\n#Person2#: yes, but with our sense we'll always look good.","summary":"#Person2# bought a scarf yesterday. Karen suggests something to go with it and #Person2# already got them. They believe they should stick to their own fashion sense.","topic":"fashion"}
{"fname":"train_7457","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you any beef today?\n#Person2#: Yes, we've got a very tender new shipment from the mainland. It is a weekend special.\n#Person1#: How much is it a pound?\n#Person2#: One pound and fifty pence a pound.\n#Person1#: Good. I'll get three pounds of it.\n#Person2#: Here it is. Four pounds and fifty pence in all.","summary":"#Person1# buys three pounds of beef with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"purchase of beef"}
{"fname":"train_7458","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there pets allowed in this apartment?\n#Person2#: No dogs or cats or any other fur type animal, but other pets are allowed.\n#Person1#: What about a boa constrictor?\n#Person2#: Well. . . is that a pet? Isn't that something from the zoo?\n#Person1#: If I had one, could I rent this apartment?\n#Person2#: I was more thinking of nice little fish or frogs or turtles or a pet rock.\n#Person1#: What about a Gila monster?\n#Person2#: I'll tell you what, if your pet can fit in this little box and doesn't have fur, it is welcome here.","summary":"#Person1# wants to keep wild animals in the apartment. #Person2# is astonished but tells #Person1# the pet will be allowed if it doesn't have fur and can be kept in a little box.","topic":"keep a pet"}
{"fname":"train_7459","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are the expressions of sight draft, time draft, usance draft and letter of credit adequate terms to express the different methods of payment?\n#Person2#: No. These terms need to be amplified.\n#Person1#: What if the sale is made on the basis of sight draft?\n#Person2#: Then the shipping documents have to be attached. That way, both parties confirm the documents that will accompany the draft and constitute evidence of shipment in compliance with the contract terms.\n#Person1#: Therefore, we must be very careful in building up clear expressions and complete understanding on both sides of trade.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's very important.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the terms should be amplified to express the different methods of payment. They must be very careful in building up clear expressions.","topic":"documents discussion"}
{"fname":"train_7460","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a beautiful day!\n#Person2#: The weather is so crazy. It rained cats and dogs last night, but cleared up in the morning.\n#Person1#: I was worried about canceling the climbing.\n#Person2#: Honey, wait for me. I am too tired to move a step further.\n#Person1#: What about taking the cable car?\n#Person2#: Attaboy, that's just what I am thinking.\n#Person1#: Wow, What a long queue this is!\n#Person2#: Honey, be patient. It's better to wait than to climb with my legs broken.\n#Person1#: Daddy, look ahead in the distance, the mountains there. They roll all the way up to the sky.\n#Person2#: Yeah, the scenery is beautiful. What's more, the air is fresh here?\n#Person1#: So you wanna stay here?\n#Person2#: Of course not, I have to watch my American Idol.","summary":"#Person1# and her dad are climbing the mountains, then her dad wants to take the cable car. While they're waiting in line, they enjoy the beautiful scenery.","topic":"climb the mountain"}
{"fname":"train_7461","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am calling to ask the position of HR manager. Could you tell me more about it?\n#Person2#: Yes. We are looking for someone who are well-educated and have all-round experience as a manager.\n#Person1#: I have a master's degree in HR management in Peking University. And I worked as a HR manager in a European enterprise for many years. I know it is not just some clerical issues, but more social work with reason and patience.\n#Person2#: Great. What about having a formal interview on Monday next week?\n#Person1#: OK, thanks a lot. See you then.","summary":"#Person1# phones to ask the position of an HR manager. #Person2# tells #Person1# the requirements and arranges for a formal interview.","topic":"job inquiry"}
{"fname":"train_7462","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to ABC electronics. First, let me go over what we do in the department during a typical workday.\n#Person2#: Ok. I understand that we basically work form 8: 30 to 5:30 with an hour-long lunch break from 12 to 1, right?\n#Person1#: That's right, although we do expect you to do a little overtime if there's something important to do. The lunch break is flexible. You can go a little earlier or a little later if you prefer.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Is it OK to have a coffee break during the working day?\n#Person1#: Of course. The main thing is that all our work must be completed on schedule. We even allow our employee to go home early if they finish their work early.\n#Person2#: How often do you have meetings?\n#Person1#: You should attend a department meeting every Monday morning. There are other meetings for people working together on certain projects. Department heads also attend an interdepartmental meeting each wee\n#Person2#: I'Ve met some of my colleagues already. I'm sure we'll get on well together.\n#Person1#: You are entitled to a company car. Have you seen it yet?\n#Person2#: I was told to take a look at it this afternoon and take care of all the paperwork.\n#Person1#: Ok. This is your cubicle. At first, you'll be responsible to me. Later, you'll be working more independently.\n#Person2#: That's fine. I need to learn how you do things here first. Salaries are paid directly in to our bank account, aren't they?\n#Person1#: That's right. Make sure you give the accounts department all your bank account details as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the company's daily routine during a typical workday and explains the frequency of meetings and tells #Person2# #Person2#'s entitled to a company car. #Person1# shows #Person2# #Person2#'s office and tells #Person2# how the salaries are paid.","topic":"a new comer"}
{"fname":"train_7463","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, the food you have just sent here is cool. Would you please heat them up?\n#Person1#: I am sorry for that. We will send someone to your room right now.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Quickly please, we are so hungry.","summary":"#Person2# calls room service as the food they have sent is cool. #Person1# apologizes and will send someone immediately.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_7464","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you, miss?\n#Person2#: I want to change my hairstyle. What would you suggest?\n#Person1#: Would you like to have a perm?\n#Person2#: Do you think it will suit me?\n#Person1#: Oh, absolutely.\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll have it for a change.","summary":"#Person2# wants to change her hairstyle. #Person1# suggests a perm and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"have a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_7465","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong with you, young man?\n#Person2#: I've got a headache and a cough.\n#Person1#: I see. You've got a cold.\n#Person2#: What should I do, doctor?\n#Person1#: Take this medicine three times a day.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Drink a lot of water and have a good rest. You'll be well soon.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# got a cold. #Person1# prescribes medicine and gives some suggestions.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_7466","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I am going to work at a bank in downtown Chicago. I'm going to move there from New York in two months.\n#Person2#: That's great! I thought you liked your old job. Why did you get a new job?\n#Person1#: I liked my co-workers, but working in a hospital was a very stressful job. I had to work long hours and I am scared of blood! Plus, I had to drive almost an hour to the hospital every morning.\n#Person2#: Will you make more money working at the bank?\n#Person1#: No, I will make a little less. But if I work hard, I will get promoted.\n#Person2#: I thought you were going to look for a new job in California, where your family live. We miss you, and you never have enough time to visit us. Why can't you work at a bank in California?\n#Person1#: I am going to work at this bank for a year. Then I will try to transfer to a branch in California near you and dad! I really want to move back to California, but I can't just pick up and leave. Working at this bank will give me some good experience.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person1#'s mom #Person1# will work at a bank in downtown Chicago. #Person1#'s mom hopes #Person1# can work in California. #Person1# will try to transfer to a branch in California near her and #Person1#'s dad after one year.","topic":"a new job"}
{"fname":"train_7467","dialogue":"#Person1#: The company is going to recruit some people.\n#Person2#: Really? Are there any vacant positions?\n#Person1#: Yes. The position of senior secretary had fallen vacant.\n#Person2#: What happened to Kitty? She was an excellent senior secretary.\n#Person1#: She has just got married. And she wants to be a full-time housewife. So she left\n#Person2#: What a pity! Do you have any idea who will be the new senior secretary?\n#Person1#: Not yet. The company has advertised the position.\n#Person2#: What qualifications are needed?\n#Person1#: A female graduate from the secretary college with a good knowledge of English.\n#Person2#: A graduate does not always make an qualified employee.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the position of senior secretary had fallen vacant. The company has advertised the position but #Person2# doesn't think a graduate will surely qualify.","topic":"job vacancy"}
{"fname":"train_7468","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, can we go to that hotel next to the river again this year?\n#Person2#: Your mother didn't like it.\n#Person1#: What about the place on top of that hill?\n#Person2#: That's full so Mum and I found one in the woods. I booked it last night.","summary":"#Person1# prefers the hotel next to the river again but #Person1#'s dad already booked one in the woods.","topic":"hotel reservation"}
{"fname":"train_7469","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Charlie. How was your football game the other day?\n#Person2#: Great! Our team played hard and out Huasheng Team.\n#Person1#: Congratulations! But hold on, there. Taishan Team, you know, is difficult to play.\n#Person2#: You're right. It will be a close game. But I've got a good feeling about this game. Our team is sure to win!\n#Person1#: Don't be too sure. Remember, we don't know who will win before the last game.\n#Person2#: Well, let's wait and see.","summary":"Charlie won the football game the other day. #Person1# thinks the Taishan Team will be difficult to play but Charlie is confident.","topic":"football game"}
{"fname":"train_7470","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you go out today?\n#Person2#: With my bad luck? What good would it have done if I'd gone out?\n#Person1#: If you'd looked for a job,you might have found one.\n#Person2#: But I've been looking for one over a year. Today wouldn't have been any different.\n#Person1#: I know how bad you feel, but if you don't keep on looking, you'll never get a job.\n#Person2#: If I'd stayed in Puerto Rico in the first place, I wouldn't have had so much trouble.\n#Person1#: What would you have done? There are more people out of work there than there are here.\n#Person2#: I could have had a farm of my own if I'd stayed there.\n#Person1#: You? Up the mountains, with nobody to talk to, but the children?\n#Person2#: I don't like the city. There are too many people. There's too much noise, too much dust.\n#Person1#: I like here.\n#Person2#: Yes, because your brother's here. This is really your home.\n#Person1#: Well, maybe we should go to Puerto Rico for a visit anyway. You could see Andis Nanco.\n#Person2#: You really mean that? I'd like to see the island again and feel the sunshine and here everyone's speaking Spanish.","summary":"#Person2# feels bad about being unable to find a job over a year and wishes #Person2# had stayed in Puerto Rico. #Person1# suggests going to Puerto Rico for a visit and #Person2#'s happy with that.","topic":"life predicaments"}
{"fname":"train_7471","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you adapted to the lifestyle in China? \n#Person2#: yeah, almost. But there is one thing. \n#Person1#: what? \n#Person2#: I still wonder what privacy meant for Chinese people. I don't mean to say that there's no privacy in China, but. . . \n#Person1#: what is it? \n#Person2#: some of my Chinese colleagues just share their personal stories in front of others. \n#Person1#: that makes you feel uncomfortable? \n#Person2#: yeah. we never do that in a public office. \n#Person1#: perhaps that's because we hold different ideas about privacy. \n#Person2#: i have felt that. One day when i was in a queue, reading a newspaper story, the man behind me peered through my shoulder and stared at the newspaper I was holding. \n#Person1#: well, that's not rare. I've seen people reading at others' newspaper while takng a metro or a bus. \n#Person2#: just stare at the newspaper holding in the hands of the one next to him? \n#Person1#: yeah. \n#Person2#: Oh, I'm shocked. ","summary":"#Person2# feels uncomfortable about Chinese people sharing personal stories in front of others or reading other's newspapers while taking public transportations. #Person1# tells #Person2# perhaps it's because they hold different ideas about privacy.","topic":"cultural shock"}
{"fname":"train_7472","dialogue":"#Person1#: ABC Rent-a-Car. May I help you? \n#Person2#: I would like to rent a car. What kind of car do you have? \n#Person1#: We have Volkswagen, Pinto, Plymouth and Datsun. \n#Person2#: What is the rate? \n#Person1#: Twenty dollars per day for Volkswagen, Pinto and Datsun, and twenty-seven dollars for Plymouth. \n#Person2#: How about mileage and gas? \n#Person1#: There is no charge for mileage. And fill up the gas when you return the car to us as it is not included. \n#Person2#: OK. I'll try a Pinto. I want to rent a car for one week. \n#Person1#: All right, sir. May I have your driver's license? \n#Person2#: Here you are. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the kinds of cars they have and the mileage and gas. Then #Person2# rents a Pinto.","topic":"rent a car"}
{"fname":"train_7473","dialogue":"#Person1#: hey, Mary, what's up? \n#Person2#: not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight. \n#Person1#: oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot? \n#Person2#: well, I didn't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found his extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! We have so much in common. We like the same teams, music, a \n#Person1#: it seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend? \n#Person2#: there's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have radar h \n#Person1#: well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you as me what I value most in a friend, I would have to say honesty. \n#Person2#: I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need. \n#Person1#: yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either. ","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# about a guy she met at the bar last night. She likes the guy as he's funny and they have a lot in common. Then Mary tells #Person2# the qualities she looks for in a friend.","topic":"friend"}
{"fname":"train_7474","dialogue":"#Person1#: You shouldn't have told her the truth. What can we do now? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry , It's all my fault. \n#Person1#: You are always like this. I've told you many times not to tell her. \n#Person2#: Sorry, I had no intention. \n#Person1#: It's too late to say sorry now. Oh, what am I going to do? \n#Person2#: I know I was an idiot, But if there is anything I can do to make up, Please do tell me. ","summary":"#Person1# blames #Person2# for telling someone the truth. #Person2# apologizes and will do anything to make up.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7475","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I ask what the name is the girl? \n#Person2#: Which one? \n#Person1#: The tallest one. \n#Person2#: She is Xiao Li. She's come here to see her brother. \n#Person1#: Oh, it's so. She looks very lovely. Could you give me some else information on her? \n#Person2#: OK. She's a costume designer and works in a garment mill. \n#Person1#: How do you think about her? \n#Person2#: She looks very beautiful. She is a nice girl. \n#Person1#: I'm wondering if she has boyfriend. \n#Person2#: No, she hasn't. \n#Person1#: Great! Thank you very much. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the name of the tallest girl and gives #Person1# more information about her.","topic":"inquire about a girl"}
{"fname":"train_7476","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to skateboarding camp. Are you ready to sign up?\n#Person2#: I want to, but I don't a skateboard. I prefer to ride my bike.\n#Person1#: Well, we have skate parks and biking parks here.\n#Person2#: Sounds great, but I don't have any protective equipment.\n#Person1#: We have all the safety equipment you'll need.\n#Person2#: Great. How much is the camp?\n#Person1#: If you sign up for one week,it's $600, but if you sign up for 2 weeks, the price drops down to $500 per week. Housing and 3 meals a day are also included in the weekly price. We also have a professional skateboarder coming to the winter camp. The camp is only offered during the summer or winter.\n#Person2#: Great. I also have a special VIP card for this summer's camp. Will that save me even more money?\n#Person1#: Nope, the VIP card is for the winter camp.\n#Person2#: We cannot afford the winter camp so I guess we'll see you this summer.","summary":"#Person2# wants to sign up for the skateboarding camp. #Person1# explains to #Person2# the equipment and the cost of the camp and tells #Person2# the VIP card can't save more money.","topic":"skateboarding camp"}
{"fname":"train_7477","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I be of any help?\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you, Sam. You can be a great help. You know Steve's parents will come to dinner today. This is the first time they have come to visit our new house since our marriage.\n#Person1#: Good. What would you like me to do?\n#Person2#: Well, I can't make up my mind about what to have for dessert. I made 2 apple pies last night but I tasted one of them this morning and it didn't taste good at all.\n#Person1#: You'd better make the pies over again if you don't want Steve's parents to make faces over there desert.\n#Person2#: Oh, they wouldn't do that. There are too polite. They would just make me as if nothing was wrong and then complain to Steve about it later.\n#Person1#: Look, why don't you just offer some fresh fruit and cheese for dessert? Steve's parents would probably like a healthy dessert.\n#Person2#: What a good idea!","summary":"#Person2# tells Sam Steve's parents will come to dinner, but the apple pies she prepared taste bad. Sam advises #Person2# to offer some fresh fruit and cheese as a healthy dessert.","topic":"dinner dessert"}
{"fname":"train_7478","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?\n#Person2#: I didn't know you were having problems. Maybe it's easier for me because I already speak 2 languages, but also I really work at it.\n#Person1#: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?\n#Person2#: Well, you might try reading newspapers and I always talk to Americans when I get a chance though sometimes it's hard.\n#Person1#: But how do you meet Americans? I only know other foreign students.\n#Person2#: How about sitting next to an American at lunch? Or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner?\n#Person1#: Those are good ideas. But I'm a little shy to speak English.\n#Person2#: You won't learn if you don't try and speak. If I were you, I talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas.","summary":"#Person1#'s having problems with learning English. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# improves English by reading newspapers and talking to Americans. #Person2# encourages #Person1# to try and speak.","topic":"learn English"}
{"fname":"train_7479","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you know about Einstein's childhood?\n#Person2#: He studied the violin between the age of 6 and 13.\n#Person1#: How was little Albert in primary school?\n#Person2#: Well, he was rather shy and couldn't get along with the other boys. He used to ask lots of questions. He did not enjoy school much. He was poor in all subjects, other than maths and science.\n#Person1#: Maths and science?\n#Person2#: Yeah, he began teaching himself maths and science at the age of 10.\n#Person1#: Did he learn much at school?\n#Person2#: No, he learn more on his own than in school. He preferred that. The boy had taught himself advanced mathematics and science by the time he was a teenager.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about Einstein's childhood experiences including his music learning and school performance.","topic":"Einstein's childhood"}
{"fname":"train_7480","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are your plans for this afternoon, Mike? Mary and I are going to the cinema. Do you want to come to?\n#Person2#: Sorry, Tina. I'm meeting Jane. She is writing an article and she asked me to help collect material for it.\n#Person1#: An article? About what?\n#Person2#: Oh, just about supermarkets. I'm going to see her at the library at 2:30.\n#Person1#: Oh, well. Let's meet for supper, shall we? How about this one restaurant we went to last Tuesday?\n#Person2#: Good, I'll see you there at about 6:00.\n#Person1#: OK, see you then.","summary":"Tina invites Mike to go to the cinema with Mary and her, but Mike will meet Jane, so they will meet for supper.","topic":"afternoon plan"}
{"fname":"train_7481","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good Morning, Room Service. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have supper in my room, please.\n#Person1#: OK, Sir. We offer different types of cuisine, Chinese, American, French and Italian, which one would you prefer?\n#Person2#: The first, please. What would I have for supper then?\n#Person1#: Rice, chicken, tomato and egg soup, and some lettuce.\n#Person2#: That will be fine. When can I get it, please?\n#Person1#: Within 20 minutes. May I have your name and room number, please?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's Adam Green, in room 408.\n#Person1#: Let me repeat your order. Mr. Green, in room 408. Rice, chicken, beef, tomato and egg soup and some lettuce for supper. Right?\n#Person2#: Oh, no beef.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"Adam Green calls room service and orders Chinese cuisine for supper in his room with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_7482","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, the woman in this picture holding an animal, is this at a zoo or in a garden?\n#Person2#: No. The woman in the picture is my aunt Joanna. She took that picture in the mountains.\n#Person1#: What does she do?\n#Person2#: She's a biologist. She studies animal species that are brought into our state from other states or countries. Because of her work, she often travels around the world.\n#Person1#: Her work sounds very interesting.\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's not easy. She often has to sleep in the wild.","summary":"David tells #Person1# the woman in the picture is his aunt Joanna who's a biologist. David introduces her work.","topic":"David's aunt"}
{"fname":"train_7483","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, doctor Smith's office. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, this is Bob speaking, there's a pain in my stomach. I'd like to make an appointment to see the doctor this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Let me see. I'm afraid he is busy at that time.\n#Person2#: How about tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Sorry, but he'll be busy too tomorrow morning, and our office won't open in the afternoon. Will the day after tomorrow be ok?\n#Person2#: Ok, morning please, as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: Then come at 9:00 o'clock in the morning, the day after tomorrow, please.","summary":"Bob has stomachache and phones to make an appointment with doctor Smith. #Person1# arranges for the appointment at 9:00 am the day after tomorrow.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_7484","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark, how was the camping?\n#Person2#: It was great in the end, but we had a terrible time at the beginning.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: First, we left the house early on Saturday morning, but after only half an hour my car broke down.\n#Person1#: Oh, no.\n#Person2#: Fortunately, there was a garage nearby, and the repairman fixed the problem. But when we arrived at the forest, it was getting dark. We drove around the forest for about an hour and finally found the camp side. But it was completely dark by then. Unfortunately, it started raining, so we drove down the road for 2 hours and found a hotel.\n#Person1#: That was lucky.\n#Person2#: Yes, it was a great hotel. And in the end, we stayed there for the whole weekend.\n#Person1#: Sounds great.","summary":"Mark tells #Person1# about the camping. His car broke down and they got lost in the forest. Fortunately, they found a great hotel and stayed there for the whole weekend.","topic":"camping"}
{"fname":"train_7485","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is Word Master on Radio 4. Today we have Professor Danny Sheffield from Arkansa Community College. OK, Danny, could you tell us how to produce a good piece of writing in college?\n#Person2#: Well, one of the basic things about any writing is to remember 3 key points. Number One, say what you're going to say. So you're telling the reader what you're going to write about and maybe also your opinion in the beginning part. The second thing is say it. And here's where you provide details and facts to support what you have stated. And the third part is say it again. Conclude the main parts of your article and restate the key points that you've made and what you want your readers to understand.\n#Person1#: But what really separates an excellent article from the average ones?\n#Person2#: I would say it's a personal voice, because people respond to such an article much more easily. So if you want to touch the readers' feelings, your natural voice will help. That puts your writing more into the excellent type rather than 'Oh, this is a good formal article'.","summary":"Professor Danny Sheffield from Arkansas Community College tells #Person1# how to produce a good piece of writing in college and a personal voice separates an excellent article from the average ones.","topic":"write good articles"}
{"fname":"train_7486","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes. The reservation under Mr. Watson.\n#Person1#: Ah, yes, a table for four at 8\n#Person2#: Em, no, thanks. I think we'll go straight to the table, By the way. may I check my overcoat here?\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. We'll keep it in the cloakroom for you. Here is your number. When you leave, show it to the waiter behind the counter, please.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Could you show us to our table now?\n#Person1#: Would you please follow me, please?\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: This is your table. It's Number 10.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# check #Person2#'s overcoat and then shows #Person2# to the reserved table.","topic":"reservation"}
{"fname":"train_7487","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Anna. Come in and sit down.\n#Person2#: Hello, doctor.\n#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: I've got a backache.\n#Person1#: Do you often suffer from backache?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. I've never had a bad one before.\n#Person1#: When did it start?\n#Person2#: About four days ago.\n#Person1#: Well, go home and rest in bed for two days, then you'll feel better.\n#Person2#: Can you give me some medicine? It's very painful.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll give you some pills. Take one a time and three times a day, and come back in three days. If you don't feel...","summary":"Anna gets a backache. The doctor suggests she have a rest and will give her some pills.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_7488","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, good morning, Miss? what can I help you with?\n#Person2#: Good morning I'd like to mail this box of books to Taiwan.\n#Person1#: OK, please put it on this scale.Airmail or by sea?\n#Person2#: How long does it take to reach Taiwan by sea?\n#Person1#: Usually about two month.\n#Person2#: That's too long.How long does it take to reach Taiwan by airmail?\n#Person1#: About ten days.\n#Person2#: Then how much is that by airmail?\n#Person1#: Let me see.It ' s 57 dollars, 20 cents, including tax.\n#Person2#: That's a little bit expensive.\n#Person1#: Although it's expensive to send it by airmail, it's quicker and safer than by sea.\n#Person2#: I guess I have to send it by airmail.\n#Person1#: Do you want to ensure the contents, Miss?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this form, also please write the value of the items in this space.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person2# decides to send a box of books to Taiwan by airmail because #Person1# tells her although airmail is expensive, it's quicker and safer than by sea.","topic":"mail the books"}
{"fname":"train_7489","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, I'm afraid you can't park your car here.\n#Person2#: Why not? It's my parking space.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not, sir.\n#Person2#: Oh? That's a surprise. Let me see... D 0411 Our dog's birthday. Yes, I'm sure this my parking space!\n#Person1#: But I saw a red car always parking here before.\n#Person2#: Oh, we've just repainted our car. It was red.\n#Person1#: Maybe. But the car of this space has a broken rearview mirror on the left.\n#Person2#: Yeah. It used to. We got that fixed yesterday too.\n#Person1#: Could you wait for a minute, sir? I'd like to have a check.\n#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.\n#Person1#: Sorry, sir, my mistake. This is your parking space.\n#Person2#: That's all right. It's not your fault.","summary":"#Person1# mistakenly thinks the parking space doesn't belong to #Person2# because of the new appearance of #Person2#'s car. But #Person1# realizes the mistake after checking.","topic":"mistake"}
{"fname":"train_7490","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jim. Do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure, what ' s up?\n#Person1#: Some of us are going to start a soccer team. Would you like to join us?\n#Person2#: I don ' t know anything about it. Soccer isn ' t as popular in my country as it is here.\n#Person1#: That ' s all right. We ' ll teach you.\n#Person2#: Is it anything like American football?\n#Person1#: Not very much. It ' s something like hockey, except that you use a big ball and no stick.\n#Person2#: I ' ll come down and watch you play some day, and see what it ' s like.\n#Person1#: Good idea. I think you ' ll like it if you give it a chance.","summary":"#Person1# invites Jim to join a soccer team but Jim doesn't know anything about soccer and wants to see what it's like first.","topic":"soccer"}
{"fname":"train_7491","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you please tell me how I can go job-hunting in the web?\n#Person2#: Generally speaking, job seekers can enter the websites either of job agencies or of some units for job advertisements.\n#Person1#: How should I contact them?\n#Person2#: You can e-mail your application materials for application to the websites of job agencies for enrollment in their database.\n#Person1#: Can I get a quick reply from the sites?\n#Person2#: Yes, usually it takes a short time, but you have to await the choice of the units for a while.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to go job-hunting in the web, how to contact the units, and how quickly will one get a reply.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_7492","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Dan. What's new?\n#Person2#: Where have you been? I've been trying to get in touch with you for two days.\n#Person1#: I went to Salt Lake City on business. What's up?\n#Person2#: I got fired.\n#Person1#: How come? Last time I saw you. You told me it was a good job, and you'd like to take it as a career. That was only one month ago. Why this sudden change?\n#Person2#: It's a long story. In a word, I didn't do a good job of it. I messed up a business deal, a deal that would have made ten million dollars and I messed it up.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do now?\n#Person2#: I am trying to find a job asap. Lily doesn't know yet. I didn't tell her. I spent the past three days at the coffee shop next to your office, and she thought I went to work as usual.\n#Person1#: That's not the way to solve the problem. Did you look in the classified advertisements column?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. But I wasn't qualified for most of the jobs that I was interested in.\n#Person1#: Listen. I will see what I can do, ok? You go home and tell Lily about this problem you have now. She is your wife and I am sure she will understand.\n#Person2#: I just don't know how to bring it up. Well, all right. She has the right to know anyways.","summary":"Dan lost his job because he messed up a $10 million worth of business deal and he didn't tell his wife, Lily. #Person1# will see what #Person1# can do to help Dan and suggests he tell Lily about this problem.","topic":"lose a job"}
{"fname":"train_7493","dialogue":"#Person1#: hi, Bob, I am so glad that you came.\n#Person2#: of course I'd come. I couldn't think of a better chance to see all my old friends.\n#Person1#: yeah. It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since graduation. It feels just yesterday we collected our diplomas.\n#Person2#: how time flies. But hey, how are things going with you?\n#Person1#: oh, where to start? There have been ups and downs. I'm still trying to find my place in this world. It's only recently that I've been able to start settling down. How about you? You still with Jenn\n#Person2#: yeah, Jenny and I got married right after graduation. It was tough the first years trying to make ends meet. I was supporting us both while she continued her studies. But now things are getting better\n#Person1#: oh, that sounds wonderful. I have always known you two would make it. I hope I can keep in better contact with you guys. I don't want us to drift apart again.\n#Person2#: definitely! Actually, we just moved into a new place. There's a house-warming party this Saturday, if you are free? I know Jenny would love to see you again and it should be a good party.\n#Person1#: sounds great! I'll be there.","summary":"Bob and #Person1# haven't seen each other for a long time. #Person1# has been able to find his place in the world recently. Bob and Jenny struggled after graduation but now live a better life. Bob invites #Person1# to his house-warming party. #Person1# accepts.","topic":"classmate reunion"}
{"fname":"train_7494","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to find an old music box.\n#Person2#: We have a great selection. What decade are you looking for?\n#Person1#: Do you have anything made in the 1920s?\n#Person2#: We have six.\n#Person1#: Do any of them have dancing figures?\n#Person2#: Actually, two of them have dancing figures.\n#Person1#: That's fantastic. I think I like this one.\n#Person2#: A good choice. I prefer that one myself.\n#Person1#: Now, is there any warranty with this?\n#Person2#: Oh, no, I'm afraid not. These things are just too old to guarantee anything.\n#Person1#: I understand.\n#Person2#: Even if they break down, they're still works of art.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# an old music box with dancing figures but without any warranty.","topic":"old music box"}
{"fname":"train_7495","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: Yes, we'Ve got a reservation. The name is Ann.\n#Person1#: Let me see. Ok, this way, please.\n#Person2#: This is your table.\n#Person1#: And would you like to order now?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Here is the menu.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# brings Ann to her reserved table and gives her the menu.","topic":"reservation"}
{"fname":"train_7496","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, will you change me some money, please?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: I'd like to change these dollars into RIB. Would you please tell me the exchange rate between American dollar and RIB?\n#Person2#: Sure. At present one dollar is equal to 6. 4392 yuan. How many dollars would you like to change?\n#Person1#: 500 dollars, please.\n#Person2#: Please wait for a moment. . . Now here is your Chinese currency. See if it's right. It's 3, 220 yuan. Please keep this exchange memo. You may need it for converting when you leave China.\n#Person1#: OK. Thank you for your help. That's very nice of you.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# change 500 dollars into 3220 yuan and asks #Person1# to keep the exchange memo.","topic":"change the money"}
{"fname":"train_7497","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think that I would enjoy living here, but I would like to make improvements.\n#Person2#: What would make this apartment better for you?\n#Person1#: I think that it would look better with a better quality carpet.\n#Person2#: You can have a different carpet, but you have to pay more if it costs more.\n#Person1#: How much more would it cost to upgrade?\n#Person2#: It could vary quite a bit, between 2 and 10 dollars per square yard.\n#Person1#: Do you think that I could have a different paint color in my apartment?\n#Person2#: I have to see a sample. Bring me one this week, please.\n#Person1#: How long will it take for my new apartment to be ready?\n#Person2#: Both the new paint and new carpet will be finished by next week.","summary":"#Person1# wants a new paint color and a new carpet in the apartment and #Person2# tells #Person1# those changes will be finished by next week.","topic":"Apartment renovation"}
{"fname":"train_7498","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about the hiking? It was freezing yesterday, are you all ok?\n#Person2#: Can't be better, it was wonderful. We had a lot of fun there. There was so much joy and walk and breathe the winter air. We arrived at the park at 9 o'clock in the morning and didn't leave till 3 o'clock in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: You had been walking for 6 hours, isn't that boring?\n#Person2#: Of course not! We built a snowman, some snow dogs and one big snow fort. We went sliding on the nice hill. It was a real work out. At noon, we had the most special winter picnic outside. Fortunately, we got it all on a video tape. You must come with us next time. I bet you will love it.\n#Person1#: Well. You know I hate walking, but I can't wait to see your guys'video.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# their hiking is wonderful and funny. They built different things with snow, went sliding, and had a winter picnic. #Person1# can't wait to see their hiking video.","topic":"hiking"}
{"fname":"train_7499","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wish our competition will quit poaching our people, when Susan resigned last week to work for the Sunburst, she was our fourth employee to leave us for them.\n#Person2#: Have you ever considered that perhaps we have a morale problem among our employees? If everyone is discontent with their work, of course they won't stick arround.\n#Person1#: Well, those do leave will soon find out the grass isn't as green on the other side of sense as they thought it was, I know Sunburst is suffering from inbreeding.\n#Person2#: Inbreeding is a big drawback from snitching most of their employers from one or two companies.\n#Person1#: With Susan leaving, we should probably look to someone new on board.\n#Person2#: Our human resource department is working on it, it's not easy to recruit new employees every few month, it's hard to find qualified people.\n#Person1#: Maybe we should start shopping around the competitors people.","summary":"#Person1# wish their competition will quit poaching their employees, but #Person2# thinks it's more about a morale problem among their employees and tells #Person1# it's hard to find new employees every few months to fill someone's vacancy.","topic":"inbreeding"}
{"fname":"train_7500","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your number?\n#Person2#: I'm number seven. What about you?\n#Person1#: Five.\n#Person2#: Hah hah! You have to go before me.\n#Person1#: You think it's funny. I'm terrified.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. It's safe.\n#Person1#: But I've never jumped off anything in my life. The highest thing I've jumped off is my bed. I'm scared.\n#Person2#: You are the one who wanted to come here, Sandy. You should enjoy it.\n#Person1#: I guess I'm adventuresome, but then I'm scared too.\n#Person2#: I'm not too scared. But I've done sky diving before.","summary":"Sandy is terrified of jumping off, although she is the one who wanted to come, while #Person2# is not too scared.","topic":"jump off"}
{"fname":"train_7501","dialogue":"#Person1#: When are we leaving for our field trip?\n#Person2#: Our science field trip is next Monday at 8 a. m. in the morning. Can you mark that on your calendar?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will write that down.\n#Person2#: That will be Monday, December 2nd. We need to start loading the buses half an hour early, so plan to arrive at 7.\n#Person1#: Yes, I will be there on time.\n#Person2#: We will return 6 days later on December 8th. Will someone be picking you up?\n#Person1#: Yes, someone is coming to get me.\n#Person2#: The return bus will leave the campground at 5 p. m. and return to campus 3 hours later at 8 p. m.\n#Person1#: What should we bring with us?\n#Person2#: I am going to post all of that information on the geology club web page. Check it out when you get a chance. See you Monday!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the schedule of the upcoming science field trip and asks #Person1# to check the geology club webpage to see what to bring.","topic":"field trip"}
{"fname":"train_7502","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, you, pick up that piece of garbage!\n#Person2#: Huh? Me?\n#Person1#: Yeah, you. I just saw you throw a piece of garbage on the ground. Can't you read the No Littering sign? It's a $ 500 penalty for littering, so go pick it up and put it in the garbage can over there.\n#Person2#: Why should I do that? It's only a piece of garbage. Why should you care?\n#Person1#: Because this is a public place, and I want to spend my time here without having to look at your garbage.\n#Person2#: Listen, I really don't know why you're making this into such a big issue. It's only a small piece of garbage in a large space. It's not like there's garbage everywhere. Besides, someone will come along to clean it up at some time or another.\n#Person1#: It's not the cleaner's responsibility to pick up after lazy people. It's part of your responsibility to make sure that the place is neat for other people. If everyone thought like you, there'd be garbage everywhere! The cleaners can't be everywhere!\n#Person2#: Ok, whatever. See, I'm putting it in the garbage can.\n#Person1#: Hold on, that's an item. You should put that in the recycle bin next to the trashcan.","summary":"#Person1# requires #Person2# to pick up the garbage #Person2# just threw on the ground and put it in the recycle bin, although #Person2# doesn't think it's a big issue and the cleaner will do it.","topic":"garbage"}
{"fname":"train_7503","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's do something different today.\n#Person2#: Like how?\n#Person1#: I would like you to give me a different hair style.\n#Person2#: What did you have in mind?\n#Person1#: Give me a short haircut.\n#Person2#: Do you know how short you want your hair to be?\n#Person1#: I want you to cut it to a few inches long.\n#Person2#: That's pretty short. Are you sure about this?\n#Person1#: I've had this idea for some time now.\n#Person2#: I'm going to do it, but you have to be sure you really want me to.\n#Person1#: This is what I want.\n#Person2#: Fine then. Let's get started.","summary":"#Person2# makes sure #Person1# really wants #Person1#'s hair to be cut to a few inches long and start cutting.","topic":"cut the hair"}
{"fname":"train_7504","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am going on my first date tonight. Can you give me some suggestions about what to wear?\n#Person2#: Well, I think you look very pretty in your polka dot purple dress with your hair piled at the rear. That makes you very graceful and mysterious.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's a good idea. Let me try it.\n#Person2#: Remember to match it with your glittering star-shaped necklace. Very attractive on formal occasions.\n#Person1#: Do I look more mature in the highheel shoes?\n#Person2#: Sure, more elegant and taller.\n#Person1#: I shall wear light make-up instead of heavy. The face powder will lighten my skin color.\n#Person2#: If I were your date, I would be so charmed by you.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# suggestions on dressing for #Person1#'s first date tonight. #Person1# is grateful.","topic":"suggestion"}
{"fname":"train_7505","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. Would you like to tell me something about the computer? I've never seen this brand before. What is your superior brand?\n#Person1#: This is our new brand. I can make sure our computer board is one of the best boards.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me the specialty of your computer board?\n#Person1#: With pleasure. It's easy to have a memory expansion on board capacity and fulfill your needs for a computer. Besides, there is more space for extra cards to expand later on.\n#Person2#: What's the memory capacity of the computer?\n#Person1#: The hard drive has 260 G and the RAM is 4 G.\n#Person2#: Can you give me a wholesale list?\n#Person1#: Yes. The price differs depending on how many you want.\n#Person2#: Is the price negotiable?\n#Person1#: Yes. It depends. If you have a large order, we will give you a discount.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the specialty of their computer board to #Person2# and tells #Person2# they will give a discount if #Person2# has a large order.","topic":"buy a computer"}
{"fname":"train_7506","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you bought a present for jim's birthday yet?\n#Person2#: no, I haven't. I can't think of anything to get him.\n#Person1#: I'm having the same problem. I want to get something really special. Jim always seem to know exactly what to get people as gifts.\n#Person2#: I know. He bought me that beautiful sweater for my birthday. It was exactly what I wanted. And it fit me perfectly!\n#Person1#: he bought me an iron.\n#Person2#: that doesn't sound like a great present.\n#Person1#: maybe not, but my iron was getting old. In fact, it stopped working the week after jim bought me the new one. It's as if he knew that my old iron would soon stop working!\n#Person2#: let's think. He loves football, doesn't he? I saw signed photographs of famous footballers in a shop near hear. Let's go and have a look. You know which team he supports, don't you?\n#Person1#: yes, I do. Let's go. We should be able to find something suitable. We should get him something old. . . something historic.\n#Person2#: it'll be an expensive present, but we can share the cost.\n#Person1#: I'll be happy to get him something special, even if it coasts a little extra.\n#Person2#: yes. He always get us special gift. We should repay his kindness.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# are discussing what to buy as a birthday gift for Jim to thanks his kindness for giving them special gifts. The present will be expensive so they are going to share the cost.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_7507","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear that you've got a chance to go to Europe for a half-year training program. Is it true?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm leaving on the 14th of next month.\n#Person1#: Congratulations! How can you get such a good opportunity to be trained overseas?\n#Person2#: Actually, it is a policy in my company. The human resources management department has connections overseas this year, so we can receive training there.\n#Person1#: How nice! But will you have to pay for the training?\n#Person2#: No. The company pays for everything. Doesn't this sound very attractive? This is why our company can always get the best employees!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# will go to Europe for a half-year training program and #Person2#'s company pays for everything.","topic":"training program"}
{"fname":"train_7508","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you through with your meal?\n#Person2#: Yes, we are. Could we have the check, please?\n#Person1#: Here is your check, 86 dollars in all. Can I take care of it here when you are ready?\n#Person2#: Do you accept checks?\n#Person1#: No, I'm sorry we don't. We accept credit cards and cash.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't have any cash with me, so I'll have to put it on credit.\n#Person1#: I'll be right back.\n#Person2#: Ok, please wait a minute. Can I have my food packaged?\n#Person1#: I see. I'll bring some to-go boxes for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# pays the check by credit card and asks #Person1# to package #Person2#'s food.","topic":"pay the check"}
{"fname":"train_7509","dialogue":"#Person1#: One Grand Slam breakfast for you!\n#Person2#: Thanks. You know, I just noticed that these eggs are fried, and I ordered scrambled.\n#Person1#: Thank you for pointing that out. I mistakenly gave you your friend's breakfast.\n#Person2#: Not a problem. I can just trade my plate with his.\n#Person1#: A special order of banana pancakes for you!\n#Person2#: Pancakes? I don't like pancakes. I ordered waffles.\n#Person1#: I am so sorry, madam!\n#Person2#: I can eat my bacon and eggs while you are exchanging my pancakes for waffles.\n#Person1#: I will go trade those pancakes for waffles right now.\n#Person2#: That would take care of it, thank you.","summary":"#Person1# mistakenly serves #Person2# with #Person2#'s friend's breakfast and then serves #Person2# pancakes but #Person2# ordered waffles. #Person1# will fix it soon.","topic":"make a mistake"}
{"fname":"train_7510","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me, please?\n#Person2#: Sure, if I can\n#Person1#: I want to send this small parcel to Canada.\n#Person2#: By airmail or seamail?\n#Person1#: How different are these rates?\n#Person2#: Your parcel weights 420 grams. So it is 21. 3 dollars by air, or 6. 9 dollars by sea.\n#Person1#: How long it will take by sea?\n#Person2#: About a month.\n#Person1#: Then, by sea, please.\n#Person2#: Please fill out this form, and then take your parcel to the counter on my left-hand side.\n#Person1#: All right. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Not at all.","summary":"#Person1# decides to send a small parcel to Canada by sea after asking the difference between the airmail and seamail.","topic":"send a parcel"}
{"fname":"train_7511","dialogue":"#Person1#: Check the mirror. How do you like it?\n#Person2#: I think the style is a little old-fashioned. It's not what I want.\n#Person1#: I think this one fits you. It's the new fashion style.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. That's just the one I want. I will take it.","summary":"#Person2#'ll take the mirror in the new fashion style recommended by #Person1#.","topic":"Shopping for mirror"}
{"fname":"train_7512","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard who got elected?\n#Person2#: No, who won?\n#Person1#: Our new President is John McCain.\n#Person2#: What? You can't be serious!\n#Person1#: I was just as shocked when I found out.\n#Person2#: Why would anyone vote for McCain?\n#Person1#: The people have spoken.\n#Person2#: That's horrible.\n#Person1#: If you don't like that, then you're probably going to be mad at what I tell you next.\n#Person2#: More bad news?\n#Person1#: I was just joking, and Obama is our new President.\n#Person2#: Are you serious this time? That's wonderful news.","summary":"#Person1# jokes that John McCain is their new President and #Person2# feels horrible. Finally, #Person1# tells the truth that Obama is their new President.","topic":"joking"}
{"fname":"train_7513","dialogue":"#Person1#: Marry ; Mr. Johnson wants these documents to be copied.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. You see I'm in the middle of something. Could he wait?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid. . .\n#Person2#: All right, all right. He'll get them as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mary that Mr. Johnson wants to have the documents copied and can't wait.","topic":"document"}
{"fname":"train_7514","dialogue":"#Person1#: My doctor said that I need a chest X-ray.\n#Person2#: Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put this gown on, with the opening in the back.\n#Person1#: What should I do after that?\n#Person2#: You need to come over here and face this plate.\n#Person1#: Am I standing the right way?\n#Person2#: I will need your arms raised to shoulder height.\n#Person1#: Am I doing this the right way?\n#Person2#: Everything you are doing is perfect.\n#Person1#: Are you going to leave?\n#Person2#: I am just getting behind this screen. You need to take a deep breath, hold it, and then breathe normally.\n#Person1#: Is that all there is to it?\n#Person2#: You can get dressed as soon as the film is processed. We will be all done here.","summary":"#Person2# guides #Person1# go through the procedures of the chest X-ray.","topic":"chest X-ray"}
{"fname":"train_7515","dialogue":"#Person1#: This bus goes all the way to Santa Anita mall, right?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it'll take us there.\n#Person1#: Are you positive?\n#Person2#: I always catch this bus.\n#Person1#: How long is this bus ride?\n#Person2#: It only takes about half an hour.\n#Person1#: Where do we get off at?\n#Person2#: We can get off the bus right behind Macy's.\n#Person1#: There's a stop right next to the mall?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's right in the parking lot.\n#Person1#: That's cool.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I know.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# this bus goes to Santa Anita mall and it will take about 30 mins.","topic":"take a bus"}
{"fname":"train_7516","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Tom. I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: It's for a job. It looks perfect for you.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Wanted, manager for up-and-coming firm. Must have good organizational skills. Experience a plus. Please contact Susan Lee. Oh, I don't know. . .\n#Person1#: Come on! What have you got to lose?\n#Person2#: What about my resume?\n#Person1#: Here, I'll help you type one up.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Mary. You are real pal. I'll call now to set up an interview.","summary":"Mary thinks Tom suits a manager position well and will help him type up a resume.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_7517","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, it was nice talking to you.\n#Person2#: It was nice talking to you too.\n#Person1#: We should really hang out again.\n#Person2#: That would be fun.\n#Person1#: Where do you want to go?\n#Person2#: I think we should go out to eat.\n#Person1#: That sounds good.\n#Person2#: All right, so I'll see you then.\n#Person1#: I'll call you later.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll talk to you later then.\n#Person1#: See you later.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# had a nice talk and decide to go out to eat later.","topic":"hang out"}
{"fname":"train_7518","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this desk available? I need to find some work space.\n#Person2#: Let me think. That's Terry's spot but I think he's working from home today.\n#Person1#: That's where Terry sits? Then I can't work there. I just saw him in the parking lot.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's right. Terry's working from home on Monday and Wednesday this week - his schedule's always changing and I can never keep track of it. But why don't you try over where Gordon sits? There's an extra desk over there.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# try over where Gordon sits instead of where Terry sits.","topic":"find a sit"}
{"fname":"train_7519","dialogue":"#Person1#: This business of having to be a role model, where you can never relax, hang loose, can you?\n#Person2#: Well, I can't exactly go to hang with my friends at some of the places we used to go to, and just basically raise hell and have a whole bunch of fun. I can't do that any more because it's not good for the public to see that. It's not good for me.\n#Person1#: Your father said you have the ability to be one of the biggest influences in history, not just golf, humanity. What do you think of that?\n#Person2#: I think that is more important than just my golf. I think my golf is merely a vehicle to influence people\n#Person1#: How?\n#Person2#: How? Oh, so many kids look up to role models, so I can help out kids in a positive way, I can influence their lives in a positive way, and I think that's what it's about.\n#Person1#: I mean you are only 21, what's the goal? Where do you go?\n#Person2#: Keep winning.\n#Person1#: But you know, at a certain point, doesn't lose its thing...?\n#Person2#: Winning never gets old and having fun never gets old either. And you always have fun.\n#Person1#: And playing these tournaments is with all the apprehension and everything, still fun?\n#Person2#: Always. The day it's not fun is the day I quit And it's been fan since I was in the high chair. And it's fun today.","summary":"#Person2# can't hang out with friends like before because what #Person2# does will influence the kids and #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s goal is to keep winning because winning never gets old just like having fun.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7520","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.\n#Person1#: Come with me, please. Here are the jackets for boys.\n#Person2#: The black one looks nice. How much is it?\n#Person1#: Twenty-five dollars.\n#Person2#: Oh, I am afraid it's too expensive.\n#Person1#: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's a little cheaper.\n#Person2#: But it's a bit too small. Have you got a bigger size?\n#Person1#: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come back next week?\n#Person2#: All right. I'll come back then. Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# will get a bigger size of the blue jacket for #Person2#'s son in #Person1#'s store next week.","topic":"buy a jacket"}
{"fname":"train_7521","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so worried about Monday's exam.\n#Person2#: Take it easy. I'm sure you will do well if you remain calm.\n#Person1#: Is it all right if I use dictionaries?\n#Person2#: You are not allowed to use them, I think.\n#Person1#: Do you think I could discuss some questions with others during the exam?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid that's not possible.\n#Person1#: May I bring some paper to write drafts?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's all right.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much for the information.","summary":"#Person1# worries about Monday's exam and asks #Person2# about some information about the exam.","topic":"exam"}
{"fname":"train_7522","dialogue":"#Person1#: Congratulations, Betty.\n#Person2#: Thank you. What about Peter?\n#Person1#: Oh, he dropped the stick.\n#Person2#: Bad luck! Do you know who won the high jump?\n#Person1#: Joe from our class.\n#Person2#: Your class do very well at the sports meeting. By the way, what sport are you taking part in?\n#Person1#: Swimming.\n#Person2#: Good luck to you.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1#'s class is doing well in the sports meeting. #Person1# will take part in swimming.","topic":"sports meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7523","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Huang. It's a pleasure to meet you again. \n#Person2#: Pleased to see you. Welcome to our company. I hope you have a good day. \n#Person1#: Thank you. Can I meet my colleagues? \n#Person2#: Sure, come with me. Hello, Michael, this is Steven. He will be part of your team. Hi, Steven, welcome to join us! \n#Person1#: I've been looking forward to meeting you. I am new to the working world and would appreciate your guidance. \n#Person2#: That's right. Just call me if you need anything. \n#Person1#: That's great. \n#Person2#: Well, as the other guys are still not in, I'll introduce you to them later. \n#Person1#: All right. ","summary":"Steven is new to the working world. Mr. Huang introduces Steven to Michael and will introduce Steven to other colleagues later.","topic":"introduce new staff"}
{"fname":"train_7524","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you get along with your boss? \n#Person2#: Actually I do. She is really understanding and reasonable most of the time. There was only one time I didn't really agree with her. \n#Person1#: When was that? ? \n#Person2#: Once she fired one of my co-workers for drinking on the job. I felt bad for him, because it is so hard to find a job thses days, and he has a family to support. \n#Person1#: Well, he shouldn't have been drinking on duty. It's your boss' responsibility to make sure employees are safe, and also doing their jobs. \n#Person2#: You are right. She was being a good boss when she fired him, but I just felt sorry for him, that's all. \n#Person1#: Did this incident with your co-worker affect your relationship with your boss? \n#Person2#: Not really. All of us at the office respect our boss a lot. \n#Person1#: You're lucky you can get along so well with your boss. It makes a big difference in how much you enjoy your job. \n#Person2#: No kidding. If you don't like your biss or your co-workers, they can make your life miserable. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# get along with #Person2#'s boss. #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s boss was still being a good boss even when there was a time #Person2# didn't really agree with her. They agree a good relationship with the boss is important.","topic":"boss"}
{"fname":"train_7525","dialogue":"#Person1#: When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say. \n#Person2#: What do the Romans do? \n#Person1#: They live in Rome , of course , and go to work by car or bus. But sometimes it takes too long that way because of the traffic jams, so they walk. \n#Person2#: In other words , the Romans do what everyone else does. \n#Person1#: Yes, but they do it differently. Everything is different. \n#Person2#: What do you mean? \n#Person1#: Well, the climate's different for a start. It doesn't rain so much as it does in England. The sun shines more often. \n#Person2#: I envy them the sun. \n#Person1#: I know. You hate the rain, don't you? \n#Person2#: I certainly do. \n#Person1#: And a Roman really Ioves life. Eie knows how to enjoy himself. \n#Person2#: They always eat spaghetti and drink wine, don't they? \n#Person1#: Not always. But they like a good meal. Lots of tourists go to Rome just for the food, you know. \n#Person2#: Really? How much does it cost to fly to Rome? \n#Person1#: I don't know exactly, but it costs a lot of money. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the Romans are very different. They love life and enjoy a good meal. The climate there in Rome is also different.","topic":"Rome"}
{"fname":"train_7526","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know, Mary, I feel we meet somewhere before. Where were you born? \n#Person2#: I was born in Beijing, but I spent most of my childhood in London. \n#Person1#: What was your childhood like? \n#Person2#: I had a pretty strict upbringing, and my parents taught at universities so they have extremely high expectations for me. \n#Person1#: Where did you go to university? \n#Person2#: My parents wanted me to stay in Beijing, but I decided to go back to England. I graduated from University of Newcastle upon Tyne with a degree in Cross Culture Communication. \n#Person1#: What is your current occupation? \n#Person2#: I am a journalist. I write for China Daily. \n#Person1#: Did you know that you wanted to be a journalist right after your graduation? \n#Person2#: No, I didn't. I started working at a university in London but as time went by, I found I did not really like my job. I decided to explore other fields. Journalism is great fit for me as well as a challenge. \n#Person1#: Do you like your current job? \n#Person2#: Yes, I came to Beijing two years ago looking for new opportunities. I was lucky because my friend introduced me to my current company. ","summary":"#Person1# asks Mary some questions about her birthplace, her childhood, her university, and her current occupation. Mary worked at a university in London but decided to explore other fields. Now, she is a journalist and works in Beijing.","topic":"questions about Mary"}
{"fname":"train_7527","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm the coolest high-tech stud around. . . \n#Person2#: Why? Do you have a robot girlfriend? \n#Person1#: Not yet. . . I got an MP3 player and a set of stereo headphones. \n#Person2#: So you can download MP3 music from the Net and record it onto the MP3 chip? \n#Person1#: Yep! And take it with me anywhere! And the music is free! \n#Person2#: Let me see it! It's so small! ","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person1# is the coolest high-tech stud around because #Person1# got an MP3 player and a set of stereo headphones. #Person2# wants to have a look.","topic":"high-tech stud"}
{"fname":"train_7528","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you started your report yet? \n#Person2#: I'm having a hard time getting the information. \n#Person1#: It's easy. You only have to search the internet in order to get the information you're looking for. \n#Person2#: Oh, I didn't think of that. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# it's easy to get the information for #Person2#'s report online.","topic":"get the information"}
{"fname":"train_7529","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, I'm Daniel. I'm applying for the positon of manager. \n#Person2#: Yes. Sit down, please. How did you learn about our company? \n#Person1#: I got to know your company through such famous brands as LUX, LIPTON and WALLS. After making a customer survey, I was glad to find out how your products are appreciated by millions of Chinese. \n#Person2#: Why would you like to work with us? \n#Person1#: It's the job I'm interested in. And your company is the best-known. Although I don't have much experience as a manager, the job description you sent to me was very interesting. It's a job I've been dreaming of and I feel suited to fill it. \n#Person2#: Oh, really? Would you transfer to another company if it is not what you expected? \n#Person1#: I don't think so. As the saying goes, 'A great oak needs deep roots. ' I'm really interested in this job. \n#Person2#: That's fine. Thanks for coming to see us. I hope to be able to let you know about the job within the week. ","summary":"#Person2# asks Daniel about how he learned about the company, why he wants to work with them, and whether he will transfer to another company if it's not what he expected.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7530","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to book a flight to New York, please.\n#Person2#: Certainly sir, what date?\n#Person1#: May first.\n#Person2#: May first. Single or return?\n#Person1#: Return, please. I'd like a direct flight if possible.\n#Person2#: Sure, what class do you like?\n#Person1#: Economy class will be fine.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# book a direct flight to New York.","topic":"book a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_7531","dialogue":"#Person1#: Barbara, could you cover for me for a few hours?\n#Person2#: I guess so, Sam. I could tell the boss you've gone to buy some office supplies if she asks.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I owe you one.\n#Person2#: Hey, not so fast, Mister. I need to know where you're going. Why do you need to be gone for that long?\n#Person1#: I forgot to get my dad something for Father's Day.\n#Person2#: Oh, man! You forgot your own dad's birthday?\n#Person1#: No, it's not his birthday. It's Father's Day!\n#Person2#: Since you're going, would you mind picking up something for my dad too?\n#Person1#: Oh, well, I guess I don't really know your dad though. Do I?\n#Person2#: Couldn't you just buy a couple of ties in the shop downstairs? That would be easy enough, and that way you could come back before Mrs. Greenway checks on us.\n#Person1#: OK, good idea. I'll be back in 30 minutes then.","summary":"Barbara agrees to cover for Sam because he wants to buy Father's Day gift. Barbara asks him to buy a gift for her father too and suggests a couple of ties.","topic":"buy a gift"}
{"fname":"train_7532","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ladies and gentlemen, we are flying to San Francisco.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, Miss.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. What's wrong?\n#Person2#: It's terrible.\n#Person1#: Are you feeling airsick?\n#Person2#: No. I've just realized I don't have my travel bag with me.\n#Person1#: Don't worry sir. Can you tell me what your bag is like?\n#Person2#: A small blue one made of leather with my name and address on it, a Brown basketball toy tide to the belt and my black wallet inside it.\n#Person1#: Can you remember where you last saw it?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Oh I must have left it by your airline counter at the airport when I registered my luggage.\n#Person1#: I will contact the workers at the airport, then see if it is still there.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your help.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# will help #Person2# contact the workers at the airport to see if #Person2#'s travel bag is on the airline counter.","topic":"travel bag"}
{"fname":"train_7533","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll have to make a choice soon about next year. I've been offered a job to work in America. But I've also passed the public servant exam to work in the government of my hometown.\n#Person2#: Wow! America? How could you say no?\n#Person1#: Well, believe it or not I don't have a burning desire to see the world. I'd much prefer just to stay at home. Anyway it's hard to decide.\n#Person2#: Well, I would strongly advise you to think of the future. Working abroad, as much more exciting than working in a small town. You're lucky to have a choice. A lot of people don't.","summary":"#Person1# wants to work in the hometown rather than in America but #Person2# advises #Person1# to think of working abroad.","topic":"make a choice"}
{"fname":"train_7534","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Wendy, I'm going to Isabel's. Are you coming?\n#Person2#: No, the things there are too expensive for me. I can't afford them.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. Isabel's is having a clearance sale and today is the last day.\n#Person2#: Really? That's wonderful. Can you wait a second? I need to change.\n#Person1#: Alright, but hurry up.\n#Person2#: Should we ask Cindy to come along? She saw an evening dress made of silk there last month, which she liked very much.\n#Person1#: She is already bought that evening dress.\n#Person2#: When?\n#Person1#: Yesterday. She wore that dress last night and showed off to everybody at Mr. Mile's Party.\n#Person2#: Oh, that isn't like her.\n#Person1#: Hurry up, will you? We'll have to go to a gas station first. We'd better be there before lunch.\n#Person2#: Alright, alright. I'm ready now. Let's go.","summary":"#Person1# and Wendy will go to Isabel's because it's the last day of having a clearance sale. Wendy wants to ask Cindy to come along to buy her favorite dress but #Person1# tells her Cindy has bought it.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7535","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. May I speak to Brian, please?\n#Person2#: Sorry, you have the wrong number. There ' s no Brian here.\n#Person1#: Is this 777-9345?\n#Person2#: No, it ' s 777-9344?\n#Person1#: Oh, I ' m so sorry.\n#Person2#: That ' s OK.","summary":"#Person1# wants to find Brain but called the wrong number.","topic":"a wrong number"}
{"fname":"train_7536","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to keep a pet, but I don't know which one to buy?\n#Person2#: Dogs are nice, but they are really energetic, and you need to make sure they get enough exercise every day.\n#Person1#: Having a dog would probably be too much work for me, then.\n#Person2#: What about cats? They are more independent.\n#Person1#: Actually, I was thinking of something a little more exotic. I don't want a common pet like a dog or a cat.\n#Person2#: How about a lizard? Are lizards more along the lines of what you were thinking of getting?\n#Person1#: Yeah, are they easy to look after?\n#Person2#: Yeah, they are pretty low-maintenance ; they eat almost anything.","summary":"#Person1# wants to keep a little more exotic pet instead of common pets like dogs and cats, so #Person2# recommends a lizard.","topic":"keep a pet"}
{"fname":"train_7537","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a cell phone in my car. Now it's probably on the floor on the passenger side. Why don't you get it for me, and then I can call the police?\n#Person2#: Alright.\n#Person1#: It doesn't work. It looks like it's broken. I need to get to a hospital. You should drive me there.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah? It's better if we make a police report first. Then you can go to the hospital.\n#Person1#: Damn it! I'm injured here. We could wait all day for the police.\n#Person2#: Well, you'll just have to wait. I'm not going to move my car until the police arrive. I'll go into one of those houses over there and use their phone. Don't worry. You'll get to the hospital in time.\n#Person1#: It really hurts.\n#Person2#: Yes, maybe it does. But if you're going to drive like you did just now, you will have to get used to a little physical pain. You know what I mean?\n#Person1#: To hell with you. The accident was your fault.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid it wasn't. And when the police get here, you will also see that it wasn't. But enough of this bickering. I'm going to go find a phone. Don ' t move that arm while I'm gone. Alright?\n#Person1#: To hell with you.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# had an accident. #Person2# wants to call the police first but #Person1# wants to go to the hospital first because #Person1# says #Person1# is injured. #Person1# thinks it was #Person2#'s fault but #Person2# disagrees. #Person2# will use the phone in the neighborhood to call the police.","topic":"a car accident"}
{"fname":"train_7538","dialogue":"#Person1#: It was really hard for our parents to save money when they were young.\n#Person2#: Most people were living form hand to mouth. How could they?\n#Person1#: Yeah. They simply had no extra money to save up or for other things.\n#Person2#: Fortunately, things are changing these years.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the difficulty of saving money when their parents were young.","topic":"save money"}
{"fname":"train_7539","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you help me figure out why I am missing my unemployment check for this week?\n#Person2#: I hope that you remembered to send in your last Continued Claim Form.\n#Person1#: I am pretty sure that I didn't send that claim form in.\n#Person2#: You have to send that form in every two weeks so we that we will know what to pay you.\n#Person1#: Can I mail it in late?\n#Person2#: If it is not more than fourteen days past its due date, then you may still mail it in.\n#Person1#: I think that I will mail it in right away when I get it next time, so I won't be late.\n#Person2#: You can't mail it in early because you don't know, in advance, how much you will be working.\n#Person1#: Even though I was late turning in my form, will my paycheck be late?\n#Person2#: Yes, your check will be a little late in getting to you.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# figure out why #Person1# misses the unemployment check and reminds #Person1# to mail the claim form in time or the check will be received late.","topic":"unemployment check"}
{"fname":"train_7540","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Robinson. I am afraid there is a change in today's program. I just got word that your appointment with Mr. Smith, the general manager of Western Textile Co. , Ltd. , will have to be put off.\n#Person2#: But why?\n#Person1#: Mr. Smith called just now that he had to fly to Shanghai on urgent business today.\n#Person2#: OK, I see.\n#Person1#: Mr. Smith is sending his apologies and has asked me to find out if the day after tomorrow would be all right with you.\n#Person2#: Yes, that will be just as good.\n#Person1#: Then shall we make it nine o'clock the day after tomorrow morning?\n#Person2#: All right. Then I can do some shopping today before going back to my country.","summary":"#Person1# calls Mr. Robinson to reschedule his appointment with Mr. Smith, since Mr. Smith got an urgent business today.","topic":"change the appointment"}
{"fname":"train_7541","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Are you Mr. Wang, the personnel manager?\n#Person2#: Good morning. Yes, I am. But I'm sorry I don't think I know you.\n#Person1#: No, you don't. My name is Liu Lili. I got the information from the TV that your department wants to hire a clerk, who will work under you. I would like to apply for the job.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. We do have such a commercial. Sit down, please, Miss Liu. I'm glad to see you. Could you tell me about yourself first?\n#Person1#: OK. I'm 24 this year. I earned my college diploma from the Night College of Foreign Languages Institute in 2010. My major is English. Recently I'Ve also earned my degree in Secretarial Technology.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me about your work experience?\n#Person1#: Of course. I'Ve been working as an office clerk in the Textile Company since my graduation. I do a lot of things, such as typing, handling the daily correspondence, arranging meetings and so on.\n#Person2#: Do you enjoy your work?\n#Person1#: To be frank, not very much, because I can't use much what I'Ve learned in my work. I enjoy doing more challenging work.\n#Person2#: Well, according to your experience, perhaps you could tell me what essential qualities a personnel department office clerk should maintain.\n#Person1#: Of course. First of all, she must have a strong sense of responsibility.\n#Person2#: Good. Go on, please.\n#Person1#: She must be an honest person.\n#Person2#: Anything else?\n#Person1#: She must also be diligent and do a lot of things on her own initiative.\n#Person2#: Good. The work includes keeping the files. Have you got any practical experience with that?\n#Person1#: Well, no. But I took related courses. I can gain experience quickly. I'm sure I can do the job well.","summary":"Liu Lili wants to apply for a job as a clerk in Mr. Wang's department. Mr. Wang interviews her about her work experience, her practical experience, and her opinions of what essential qualities a personnel department office clerk should maintain.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7542","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry to bother you sir, but I have some bad news.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: Well, the stock market just took a huge plunge and we'Ve lost a lot of money!\n#Person2#: What do you mean? What happened?\n#Person1#: There are many factors that weigh in, but NASDAQ is down 200 points, the DOW JONES indicator also suffered! Our portfolio is worth half of what it was worth points week ago.\n#Person2#: How is this possible? You are supposed to be talking to our stockbrokers and making sure that our securities and investments are safe and making a profitable return!\n#Person1#: I know sir! We didn't expect a bull market to become a bear market all of a sudden. On the other hand, you still have some high yield trash bonds and government bonds that will give us enough liquidity to cut our loses and reinvest in emerging markets. We could potentially make this tragedy work for us and make us think outside the box.\n#Person2#: Do what you have to do! One other thing, don't tell the rest of the stockholders about this. If they find out, it's the end of this company!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that the stock market took a plunge and their portfolio is worth half of what it was worth points week ago. #Person2# asks #Person1# to deal with it but not to tell the rest of the stockholders.","topic":"bad news"}
{"fname":"train_7543","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, which hand should I use to hold the fork?\n#Person2#: Left for the fork and right for the knife. Just remember that the stronger one is for knife.\n#Person1#: Got it. It's so troublesome to have western food. I've been learning the table manners for hours but still can't really it.\n#Person2#: Sure. Rather than eating, having western food is more about western culture.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Which restaurant are we going to tonight?\n#Person2#: Cindy has reserved a table for us at a newly opened western restaurant downtown. She said the environment there was really pleasant.\n#Person1#: Fine. I believe in Cindy's taste. Oh, what should I wear?\n#Person2#: You should put on the black suit I bought for you last week. But I'm afraid it may be a bit crumpled. You'd better iron it now.\n#Person1#: I don't want to mess it up. Please do it for me. I'm going to the bank to cash some money. How much do we need?\n#Person2#: There is no need to do that. I think the restaurant accepts credit cards. But it's necessary to make a budget.\n#Person1#: Honey, you are a good accountant. So I'd better leave that to you, too.\n#Person2#: It seems that it's all about me. Then what do you do?\n#Person1#: I'll take care of the order.\n#Person2#: OK then. Well, 50 Yuan for appetizer, 200 Yuan for dinner and 200 Yuan for wine. Anything else?\n#Person1#: Don't forget about the dessert.\n#Person2#: OK, then 50 Yuan for dessert. 500 Yuan all together.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about western table manners and what to wear for their dinner in a western restaurant. #Person2# makes a budget for the dinner.","topic":"preparation for dine-out"}
{"fname":"train_7544","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor Wang looks so handsome today. He is wearing a light brown suit and a pink tie.\n#Person2#: He always wears an extremely becoming suit with tie.\n#Person1#: He's quite particular about what he wears, especially about his ties. He gets different tie each day.\n#Person2#: A light brown suit and a pink tie today, and a light blue shirt and a blue tie yesterday. A perfect match!\n#Person1#: The tie is necessary for man. It makes you look so attractive in a super tie.\n#Person2#: Match is important ; well, the way of tying is also important.\n#Person1#: My father dose not know how to tie a tie, for he often wears a cravat.\n#Person2#: My father wears a tie every day, but he can't do it himself. My mother helps him with his tie every morning.\n#Person1#: You mother is not only a patient mother but also a gentle wife.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Professor Wang's outfit and outfit matching. They both think the tie is necessary for man. Match and the way of tying are also important. Both of their fathers don't know how to tie a tie.","topic":"tie"}
{"fname":"train_7545","dialogue":"#Person1#: I feel absolutely horrible. My temperature is 41 degrees Celsius, and I've got a headache and a runny nose.\n#Person2#: do you have any other symptoms?\n#Person1#: I've also got a terrible stomach-ache. Is my face still swollen?\n#Person2#: just a little. Has your toothache gone now?\n#Person1#: yes, for the most part. It doesn't feel as bad as my other ailments, anyway.\n#Person2#: how about your tongue? Does it still hurt?\n#Person1#: no, the burn ointment seemed to take effect right away. I think it's already healed.\n#Person2#: how did you get that burn again?\n#Person1#: I scalded on the hot coffee a few days ago.\n#Person2#: you haven't had much luck lately, have you?\n#Person1#: no, but I'm sure I'll get better soon.\n#Person2#: when's the last time you took your tablets?\n#Person1#: I took the red ones just before lunch and the white ones just after lunch.\n#Person2#: I think it's time you took another does of each. What would you like to drink with them?\n#Person1#: just some water, please. Do you have any ointment for my nose? It feels so itchy after blowing my nose so much.\n#Person2#: sure, I'll just go and get it now. what would you like to eat? Some soup?\n#Person1#: that sounds good.\n#Person2#: soup always makes me feel better when I'm sick. I hope it makes you feel better, too.","summary":"#Person1# feels horrible because of a high fever, a headache, a terrible stomach-ache, and a runny nose. #Person1# is taking some medicines. #Person2# will help #Person1# to get some water, ointment for nose, and some soup.","topic":"illness"}
{"fname":"train_7546","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you think people get their personalities?\n#Person2#: I think it's mainly from the environment a person lives in.\n#Person1#: Don't you think people get their personalities from their parents?\n#Person2#: No, but parents control a lot of the environment that kids grow up in, so they certainly influence their kids'personalities a lot.\n#Person1#: So why do you think many kids have personalities that are so different from their parents.\n#Person2#: Maybe when they become teenagers, they want to be completely different to their parents.\n#Person1#: You might be right. I guess most parents want their kids to be like them, but kids today grow up in a different environment. You know, they know much more about the world from the internet, newspapers, and tv.\n#Person2#: Do you think that teenagers get a lot of their bad behaviour from tv and movies?\n#Person1#: Maybe some of it. I think a lot of people blame TV and movies when the real problem is that the parents aren't bringing their child up correctly.\n#Person2#: Parents have a difficult job. They have to bring up their children and usually have to work too.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's true. Your son is doing well at school, isn't he?\n#Person2#: Yes, he is. He's very hardworking when he's at school. Then he comes home from school and does homework before dinner. After dinner, he goes out with his friends.\n#Person1#: So, he's not a bookworm? It's good that he has an outgoing personality. Some kids are very quiet and introverted. You wonder they'll survive in the real world without their parents to support them.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss how people get their personalities, the influence of their parents on their personalities, the influence of TV and movies on teenagers' bad habits, and parents' problem of bringing children up. They also talk about #Person2#'s son's personality.","topic":"bring children up"}
{"fname":"train_7547","dialogue":"#Person1#: your daughter will be back soon. I'm going to start making dinner. You can just watch some TV in TV room if you like. We just bought a new TV with a LCD screen. The remote control is on the coffee ta\n#Person2#: would you mind if I helped out in the kitchen instead? I do enjoy cooking.\n#Person1#: this is supposed to be your vacation ; we'd like you to just relax.\n#Person2#: cooking makes me feel relaxed. So, what are we cooking?\n#Person1#: ok, well, we're going to make a pan of lasagne, a salad, and some garlic bread. Here's the recipe. Do you want to get the ingredients we need out of the cupboard?\n#Person2#: sure. We should probably pre-heat the oven right away, too.\n#Person1#: that's a good idea. Can you set the oven to 200 degrees Celsius?\n#Person2#: that's a bit high for lasagne. I'll just set it at 180 degree and we can take it from there.\n#Person1#: fine. I'll just get out the casserole dish, the saucepan, the salad bowl, and the baking sheet.\n#Person2#: you know, I could do this myself. Why don't you go get the screwdriver and the pliers and go fix the vacuum cleaner so it works better?\n#Person1#: I don't think it's broken.\n#Person2#: well, if it's not broken, then you need to learn how to vacuum better, because it doesn't look like you've vacuumed for ages!\n#Person1#: fine. I'll go vacuum. Let me know if you need any other help.","summary":"#Person2# is on vacation and is supposed to just relax, but #Person2# wants to help #Person1# with cooking instead of watching tv. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# can do cooking alone and asks #Person1# to go vacuum.","topic":"cooking"}
{"fname":"train_7548","dialogue":"#Person1#: did you go to university?\n#Person2#: yes, I graduated with a BA in English from Qingdao University.\n#Person1#: when did you graduate?\n#Person2#: just a few years ago. What about you?\n#Person1#: I just graduated from high school.\n#Person2#: are you planning on going to university?\n#Person1#: I'd like to get a BA, but I don't know where I should go.\n#Person2#: have you applied anywhere yet?\n#Person1#: yes, I've applied to four universities and have been accepted into all of them.\n#Person2#: congratulations! Which one is the cheapest?\n#Person1#: the tuition is the same for all of them.\n#Person2#: which one has the most interesting course?\n#Person1#: I think the course at Leeds University is interesting, but I think the one at Manchester University would be more practical.\n#Person2#: where would you like to be located?\n#Person1#: I'd really like to be in London, but it's the most expensive city in England to live in, so I don't know if I can afford to live there.\n#Person2#: have you applied for grants or financial aid of some sort?\n#Person1#: not yet.\n#Person2#: I think you should do that soon. It will help you make a decision about the school you go to.\n#Person1#: that's a good idea.\n#Person2#: good luck!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# who graduated with a BA in English from Qingdao University that #Person1# doesn't know which university to go. #Person2# suggests #Person1# apply for grants or financial aid of some sort and then make a decision.","topic":"choose a university"}
{"fname":"train_7549","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is the most unexpected thing you experienced in space?\n#Person2#: I wasn't quite prepared for the view of the Earth as we left. It was just awe-inspiring. It emerged from just a slightly curved horizon to a whole Earth, where you could look across oceans and continents in a single glance. I wasn't quite prepared for that. It's inevitably etched in my memory.\n#Person1#: When viewing the Earth from space, do you feel detached from humanity or more a part of the totality of humankind?\n#Person2#: Detached. You're literally detached from one planet, captured by another. Your only link to reality is the Earth out there ; fortunate - 1y, it stays in view the whole time.\n#Person1#: There're a lot of suspicions that the International Space Station is never going to become reality. Is it going to be some future project that never happens?\n#Person2#: I believe it's certainly for real. It without question has suffered a lot of delays. But there's hardware sitting on the pad right now and it's due to go off in December. It is a reality. It has just taken longer to get literally off the ground.\n#Person1#: There were a lot of talks during the Bush administration about a not too distant future Mars mission. It seemed to fizzle out. Do you think that this Shuttle mission will reignite the public's passion for space and get us to Mars sooner?\n#Person2#: I hope this flight is not just a one-time affair, that it does re-ignite people's interest to push on. But only time will tell.\n#Person1#: You had gone to the moon twice, orbited space around the Earth lots of times, and of course you have had the most amazing views that a human being can have. How long do we ordinary beings have to wait to feel the weightlessness? I just can't wait.\n#Person2#: If I were the man making the decisions, you could get in line tomorrow. I strongly support ordinary people going into space. Unfortunately, I don't think it will be in the near future.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the most unexpected things #Person2# experienced in space, the feeling of viewing the Earth from space, whether the International Space Station will become reality, whether the public's passion for space will be reignited, and the time when the public can get to Mars.","topic":"space"}
{"fname":"train_7550","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why aren't you doing your homework?\n#Person2#: I'll do it later, Dad. I must prepare the concert on Saturday.\n#Person1#: Oh, is it? You'll be making records next, will you?\n#Person2#: We hope so.\n#Person1#: You'd better get on with your homework! You can practice on Sunday.\n#Person2#: Oh dad. You don't understand at all.\n#Person1#: I certainly could. You'll get exams next month.\n#Person2#: I don't need it to play the guitar.\n#Person1#: Oh, don't you? God save me!\n#Person2#: I'm sorry.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to do the homework but #Person2# wants to practice for a concert first.","topic":"talk with Dad"}
{"fname":"train_7551","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ok, I'Ve got an up-to-day map. Let's check the route from here to the airport.\n#Person2#: Where are we? Oh, here we are. So we drive to the A120 and turn left.\n#Person1#: No, we turn right. Remember that we are coming from this direction.\n#Person2#: Oh yes! Sorry! Then we drive to the M11 motorway.\n#Person1#: How far is that?\n#Person2#: It's only seven miles. We turn left to join the motorway and drive south.\n#Person1#: According to the map, we get off the M11 at the second junction and join the M25. That's the motorway that goes around the edge of London.\n#Person2#: That's another 15 miles, so that's 22 miles total so far.\n#Person1#: Then we drive west on the M25. we must be careful to turn in the right direction!\n#Person2#: Then we drive on the M25. it turns south. When we reach exit 15, we turn left and go west along the M4.\n#Person1#: Then we take the first Heathrow Airport. What's the total distance?\n#Person2#: The journey around the M25 is 33 miles and then 3 extra miles to get to the airport. So how many miles is that together?\n#Person1#: 22 miles to the M25, 33 miles on the M25, and 3 after that. That's a total of 58 miles, isn't it?\n#Person2#: It shouldn't take us very long to cover that distance. Remember that we can go quite fast on the motor way.\n#Person1#: We can only go fast on the motor ways if there isn't much traffic. I think we should allow ourselves plenty of time to get there. Being early is much better than being late.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are checking the route from where they live to the airport according to an up-to-day map. #Person2# thinks it shouldn't take them long to cover that distance but #Person1# thinks they should allow themselves plenty of time to get there.","topic":"check the route"}
{"fname":"train_7552","dialogue":"#Person1#: Paul, you were also a parent of young kids before. So, can you tell me what you did when your kids didn't behave very well?\n#Person2#: I know Mark is your only child. You may do it differently from what I did. Sometimes I would tap their hands when they made troubles.\n#Person1#: I do it, too. You know, sometimes when we eat, my child would pull a dish towards him and grab it with his hands and eat. And if it were something he doesn't like, he would spit it out and throw it into other dishes. He does it very often. I really get mad. I can't help spank him sometimes.\n#Person2#: And what does your husband do?\n#Person1#: My husband is an American. He criticizes me when I do that. He says that I can't change a child's behavior by using force. He is learning what I am doing now.\n#Person2#: But spoiling a child is not going to do him good either! You'Ve got to have patience with him and teach him. It's not easy, I know. It's hard.\n#Person1#: Yeah. I'm still learning how to control his behavior and my temper. My child is almost two years old, and I'Ve learnt the distraction technique when he cries for something.","summary":"Paul and #Person1# talk about what to do when kids don't behave well. Paul thinks #Person1# should learn how to teach #Person1#'s child patiently but it's hard.","topic":"teach the kids"}
{"fname":"train_7553","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Tang, we have decided to hire you. How much do you expect to get a month?\n#Person2#: I'm making three thousand yuan a month at my present work. I should not, of course, make a change for less. Could you provide me with a monthly salary of four thousand yuan?\n#Person1#: I don't think we can give you that much as the starting salary.\n#Person2#: You know, Mr. Allen, Nowadays this starting salary is not high based on my skills and experience.\n#Person1#: Maybe, but there are many fringe benefits here.\n#Person2#: What are they?\n#Person1#: Additional to medical benefits, we also offer a rent free house and the use of a car.\n#Person2#: But I have my own car and my own house.\n#Person1#: OK, 4000 yuan a month.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Not at all, it's reasonable.","summary":"Mr. Tang and Mr. Allen negotiate over Mr. Tang's salary. They agree on 4000 yuan a month in the end.","topic":"discuss the salary"}
{"fname":"train_7554","dialogue":"#Person1#: What? Your diamond ring is lost?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I just cannot find it anywhere.\n#Person1#: It must have been stolen by the few thieves. I'll get it back for you.\n#Person2#: You are risking your neck. Don't you know they have guns.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get #Person2#'s diamond ring back from the few thieves but #Person2# thinks it's dangerous.","topic":"diamond ring"}
{"fname":"train_7555","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning! Do you have any rooms available at the moment?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. What kind of room would you like?\n#Person2#: I'd like a suite for four nights.\n#Person1#: Please wait a moment while I check availability. Ah, I'm sorry, sir. We only have a double room available now.\n#Person2#: That's all right. How much do they cost?\n#Person1#: Each night costs 320 RIB, but for a four night stay, we can offer a discount of 15 %.\n#Person2#: How much in total?\n#Person1#: 1088 RIB.\n#Person2#: Is breakfast included?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. You also have free use of the leisure facilities here.\n#Person2#: That's fine. I'll get it.\n#Person1#: OK. Please fill out this form with your details.\n#Person2#: I would like to pay by cash. Do I need to pay a deposit?\n#Person1#: Yes, you do. There is a 300 RMB deposit, which we will refund when you check out. So, in total, you need to pay 1388 RIB.\n#Person2#: Fine. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Here's your key and receipt. Your room number is 408. A porter will take your luggage to your room. The elevator is just around the corner.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: It is my pleasure, sir. I wish you a pleasant stay here. Goodbye!\n#Person2#: Bye-bye!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book and check-in a double room for four-night with a discount of 15%. #Person1# tells #Person2# that the breakfast is included and leisure facilities are free to use. #Person2# pays 1388 RIB, including 300 RMB deposit, in cash.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_7556","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?\n#Person2#: Just a few minutes. I need to make a list of the things that we need.\n#Person1#: Good idea. Have you written down tea, eggs and potatoes?\n#Person2#: I forgot about the potatoes. Oh, I almost forget that we need a microwave oven badly. What kind of tea do you prefer? Green tea or flower tea?\n#Person1#: Let's just get both. Do you bring enough money?\n#Person2#: We don't have enough cash, but I'll take my credit card.","summary":"#Person2# will shop with #Person1#. #Person2# makes a list of the needed things and brings the credit card.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7557","dialogue":"#Person1#: : How are you, Mr. Ding? I'm John Brown.\n#Person2#: Pleased to meet you, Mr. Brown.\n#Person1#: Please have a seat. I know our employment officer has already given you the information about your employee contract, but I'd like to go over the main details again before signing the contract. First, you'll be getting a monthly salary, with one month paid vacation after one year of service. No probation is involved.\n#Person2#: That's what I understand.\n#Person1#: You'll be covered by our medical plan while on duty. Since you'll be middle-anagement, you, re expected to be available up to one hour past normal working hours. Any approved overtime that will be paid at time, which you can take as salary or time off.\n#Person2#: Exactly my understanding.\n#Person1#: A reasonable number of sick days will be covered by the company. Any extended illness will be covered by insurance. Have you read the other terms of the contract?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: Do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: Just one. I noticed an item about flextime. Is that a possibility for me?\n#Person1#: Yes it is, but you'll have to discuss the details with your manager.\n#Person2#: Good. Now, if you'll just sign here, you can start work in 3 days.","summary":"John Brown wants to go over the main details of the employee contract again with Mr. Ding before signing it. Mr. Ding properly understands his salary, working time, annual leave, and sick leave. Mr. Ding's question about flextime shall be discussed with Mr. Ding's manager.","topic":"sign the contract"}
{"fname":"train_7558","dialogue":"#Person1#: Decent dressing and appearance, which contribute to a good first impression of the interviewer, are surely quite important.\n#Person2#: Of course. Generally speaking, dressing should be tidy and neat, and match well with your identity, age, and experience.\n#Person1#: Whatever you wear, it should perfectly reflect your confidence and vitality\n#Person2#: Professional suits may be the best choice.\n#Person1#: Gentlemen should wear western-style suits in the interview, which will help you look handsome.\n#Person2#: Ladies should wear professional suits, either classical style or free style. It would be appropriate to wear a little or no make-up.\n#Person1#: But those fashionable and shiny clothes should be avoided.\n#Person2#: Name brand is not necessary. Anything decent will be fine.\n#Person1#: You should present the best of yourself in order to achieve success in the interview.\n#Person2#: Only when you dressing keep in accordance with that of other people around can you feel harmonious and relaxed.\n#Person1#: In a word, dressing and appearance are indeed important, but it should never be all.\n#Person2#: In other words, too much emphasis on it is undoubtedly to neglect the essentials.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the decent dressing and appearance in the interview. They think dressing should be tidy and neat, and match well with personal identity, age, and experience. They also think dressing is indeed important but it should never be all.","topic":"dressing for interviews"}
{"fname":"train_7559","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now let's use the weight machines.\n#Person2#: How about the rowing machine\n#Person1#: Great. They've all got built-in TVs.\n#Person2#: Cool! We can watch Ally Mcneal!\n#Person1#: But we could just stay there for 20 minutes.\n#Person2#: What exercises can I do to firm up my backside\n#Person1#: I would recommend doing some squats. Spread your feet about shoulder-length apart, toes facing forward, and slowly bend at your knees.\n#Person2#: Like this?\n#Person1#: Keep your back straight and look forward. Good. Do about 3 sets of 20.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are using fitness facilities. #Person1# recommends #Person2# to do some squats to firm up #Person2#'s backside.","topic":"exercise"}
{"fname":"train_7560","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, I just want to brief you all on the travel market in Taiwan. To start with, generally speaking, the travel industry in Taiwan focuses mainly on tours. This segment of the industry is well developed.\n#Person2#: Sorry to interrupt, Doris, but can you tell me more about these tour groups, what kind of things they enjoy, and so on?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. Most of the time, when they travel, they prefer to do so in large groups accompanied by a guide, who usually takes care of everything, for instance, choosing the restaurants, the itinerary, the mode of transport, and things like that. Another thing is that most travelers to the UK tend to be middle aged, around 40 to 50 or so. This age group is less adventurous ; they like good hotels, and have money to spend. They kind of prefer to stay in the cities where they feel safer. They are not into mountain climbing in Wales or anything.\n#Person2#: I don't mean to interrupt, but can you tell me what plans you have for growing the youth market?\n#Person1#: Just a moment. I'll tell you about that in a minute. Where was I? Oh yes. By way of illustration, let's look at the top five destinations in the UK for this kind of traveler over the last five years. If you look at page ten you can see what I mean. In spite of these characteristics of the market, I still think there is room for growth in the youth sector.\n#Person2#: So how do you intend to do that?\n#Person1#: OK, let me tell you what we'Ve been doing. We'Ve been in touch with the Wales and Scottish Tourist development offices here in Taiwan and they're interested in working with us to promote their regions to the youth segment. We'Ve decided to implement an advertising campaign focusing on the excitement of the activities in those regions.\n#Person2#: May I interrupt you for a moment?\n#Person1#: Go ahead.\n#Person2#: How much is it going to cost, and who is going to pay?\n#Person1#: Well, at the moment we are trying to work out those details. We haven't managed to come up with a concrete plan yet, but we are working on it.\n#Person2#: I see. OK. So what's next?\n#Person1#: Well, our intention is to have some features about these regions in some youth magazines. We're also going to run some ads on TV and put some flyers in places where young people go, like the gym and student organizations. We're making arrangements to have some activities at big shopping malls and department stores around town.","summary":"Doris introduces the travel market in Taiwan to #Person2#. Doris tells #Person2# that the tour groups tend to be middle-aged and prefer to do travelling in large groups accompanied by a guide. Despite these characteristics of the market, she still thinks there is room for growth in the youth sector. Doris has found a potential cooperator to develop the youth segment and tells #Person2# the promotion plan.","topic":"travel market"}
{"fname":"train_7561","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our factory.\n#Person2#: I've been looking forward to visiting your factory.\n#Person1#: Actually, you'll know our products better after the visit. I'll show you around and explain the operations as we go along.\n#Person2#: That'll be most helpful.\n#Person1#: Maybe we could start with the Design Department. And then we could look at the production line.\n#Person2#: How much do you spend on design development every year.\n#Person1#: About 10 % of the gross sales.\n#Person2#: That's fine.","summary":"#Person1# is showing around and explaining the operation of #Person1#'s factory to #Person1#. They start from the design department.","topic":"visit the factory"}
{"fname":"train_7562","dialogue":"#Person1#: There's someone coming.\n#Person2#: It took them four minutes to get here. That was pretty fast.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's fast. But four minutes is enough to do fifty thousand dollars damage.\n#Person2#: I guess the fire wasn't in the tool shed after all. It looks like the back of the house was burning.\n#Person1#: I wonder if anyone can call the Ridleys about this. Do you know them well?\n#Person2#: Not really.\n#Person1#: Do you know where they're vacationing?\n#Person2#: I think they went to Mexico, but I'm not sure. It's a bad thing to return home to. They'll come home from their trip, and they'll see half their house burned.\n#Person1#: Yes, but at least this way no one gets hurt. It's better to have a fire in your house when you're not home. Don't you think?\n#Person2#: Yes, I suppose. It's a dangerous thing if a fire starts when people are sleeping.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the fire in the Ridleys's house and they think it's a good thing that people are not home when having a fire.","topic":"fire"}
{"fname":"train_7563","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me about some good deals on produce?\n#Person2#: The mangoes are on sale today.\n#Person1#: What exactly are mangoes?\n#Person2#: They have yellowish red skin. It's a fruit with one big seed.\n#Person1#: Is the seed edible?\n#Person2#: Maybe if you were a parrot. I wouldn't recommend it.\n#Person1#: How much does a mango cost?\n#Person2#: Normally, they're $ 2 each. Today, they're only $ 1 each.\n#Person1#: Maybe I won't like the taste.\n#Person2#: It's hard to describe. They're sweet, but also sort of acidity.\n#Person1#: How do I tell the difference between a ripe one and an unripe one?\n#Person2#: They're similar to an avocado. When the outside feels soft, they're ripe.\n#Person1#: Where do most of them come from?\n#Person2#: These are from Mexico.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that Mexico mangoes are on sale today. #Person2# introduces mangoes to #Person1# and describes their taste.","topic":"mango"}
{"fname":"train_7564","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alright, tell me what you think about this one.\n#Person2#: Don't you think it's a bit bright?\n#Person1#: Yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit?\n#Person2#: That dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it?\n#Person1#: No, I don't have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks. I just want to try it on! What do you think about this? It's casual, yet sophisticated.\n#Person2#: I like the jeans, but you need something to go with the top. It's too plain on its own.\n#Person1#: How about this scarf, these earrings, and an anklet?\n#Person2#: That might be going overboard a bit. How about just that scarf with a bracelet?\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. You have a lot of good fashion sense.\n#Person2#: Thanks. You'd be OK on your own. There are loads of fashion victims out there, and you are not one of them. Have you tried it on yet?\n#Person1#: Yep. Here it is. What do you think?\n#Person2#: That looks great. Just one more thing-you need some high heels with those jeans. Do you want a pair with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them?\n#Person1#: The leopard print sounds fabulous. OK, I'll take it.","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions on clothes selection. #Person1# is satisfied with some jeans, a scarf, and a bracelet, which are matched by #Person2#. #Person2# also suggests some high heels. #Person1# will take the ones with a leopard print on them.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7565","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Susan. How was your weekend?\n#Person2#: It was great. I went to a small town to visit my friends.\n#Person1#: That must be interesting. I've never been to a small town.\n#Person2#: I think you should.\n#Person1#: Yeah, if I have time. What did you do there?\n#Person2#: Quite different things, no movies, no concerts. People just make their own entertainment.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: For example, on Saturday, we went to a special party.\n#Person1#: A special party?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Every Saturday, the whole neighborhood come together, everybody brings some food to share.\n#Person1#: It's like a dinner party, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, some what.\n#Person1#: What did you do on Sunday?\n#Person2#: We went horse-riding, it was exciting. Beautiful farmland, cows, sheep.\n#Person1#: Wow, you really enjoyed yourself.\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"Susan tells #Person1# she went to a small town to visit her friend. On Saturday she went to a special party where the whole neighbourhood come together and on Sunday she went horse-riding.","topic":"a small town"}
{"fname":"train_7566","dialogue":"#Person1#: How would you introduce volleyball?\n#Person2#: I was once a high school man teacher and basketball coach. I never played volleyball before and I've seen it just once in my life. One day my school needed a lot of coaches for our girls' team. I was one of the youngest teachers on stuff and the girls talked me helping coach volleyball. The girls they have were great and they began to start. A friend of mine was a volleyball player. He taught me beginning and then taught me how to coach it.\n#Person1#: What sports did you play in high school?\n#Person2#: I played basketball, tennis and golf. I was not a volleyball player at all. I was pretty good at basketball. But then my real passion was gone. I played it every day.\n#Person1#: When did you know you want to be a full-time volleyball coach?\n#Person2#: It wouldn't take very long. I've been coaching women's basketball that I really love it. But when I saw an opportunity in women's volleyball, because coaches were needed. In this way, I become a college coach immediately. I like coaching women's volleyball at college very much because it seems to fit my personality.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about how #Person2# would introduce volleyball, what sports #Person2# played in high school, and when #Person2# knew #Person2# want to be a full-time volleyball coach.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7567","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Hello, is that the reference library?\n#Person1#: Yes. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I hope so. I rang earlier and asked for some information about Denys Hawtin, the scientist. You asked me to ring back.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I have found something.\n#Person2#: Good. I've got a pencil and paper. Perhaps you could read out what it says.\n#Person1#: Certainly. Hawtin, Denys. Born: Darlington 1836; died New York 1920.\n#Person2#: Yes. Got that.\n#Person1#: Inventor and physicist. The son of a farm worker, he was admitted to the University of London at the age of fifteen.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: He graduated at seventeen with a first class degree in Physics and Mathematics. All right?\n#Person2#: Yes, all right.\n#Person1#: He made his first notable achievement at the age of eighteen. It was a method of refrigeration which arose from his work in low temperature physics. He became professor of Mathematics at the University of Manchester at twenty-four, where he remained for twelve years. During that time he married one of his students, Natasha Willoughby.\n#Person2#: Yes. Go on.\n#Person1#: Later, working together in London, they laid the foundation of modern Physics by showing that normal laws of cause and effect do not apply at the level of subatomic particles. For this he and his wife received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1910, and did so again in 1912 for their work on very high frequency radio waves. In his lifetime Hawtin patented 244 inventions. Do you want any more?\n#Person2#: Yes. When did he go to America?\n#Person1#: Let me see. In 1920 he went to teach in New York, and died there suddenly after only three weeks. Still, he was a good age.\n#Person2#: Yes. I suppose so. Well, thanks.","summary":"#Person2# calls back to #Person1# who works in the reference library to get the information about Denys Hawtin. #Person1# reads out the findings to #Person2# and #Person2# writes down, including Denys Hawtin's birth and death date, the achievements he has made, and some life experience of him.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_7568","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you come to the concert with me this weekend? Or do you have to prepare for exams?\n#Person2#: I still have a lot to do, but maybe a break would do me good.\n#Person1#: Then let's meet at the gate of the theatre.","summary":"#Person2# will come to the concert with #Person1# this weekend.","topic":"concert"}
{"fname":"train_7569","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was the game, Bill? Did you enjoy it?\n#Person2#: No, it was not interesting at all.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. Football games are usually exciting.\n#Person2#: Not last night. Some of the players didn't know what they were doing. In fact, one of them was just terrible.\n#Person1#: Well, which team was the winner?\n#Person2#: The Tigers, they won the game 3-1.\n#Person1#: Were you happy about the score?\n#Person2#: No, I cheered for the losers.\n#Person1#: What about Eric and Steve? Which team did they support?\n#Person2#: Well, Eric was for the Tigers, but Steve was for the Lions.\n#Person1#: Then at least one of you liked the game.\n#Person2#: Yes, all of us enjoyed eating something. I had a big box of popcorn and ice cream.","summary":"Bill tells #Person1# the football game was bad and he didn't enjoy it, but Eric, Steve, and himself enjoyed eating something.","topic":"football game"}
{"fname":"train_7570","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go in here and order some coffee while we look at your pictures.\n#Person2#: Good idea. We both like coffee. OK, here is one of my roommates-Bill. I took this picture right after we arrived at school this fall. We have just met in fact. And this was our room in the dorm while we were unpacking all of our things. What a mess!\n#Person1#: You certainly had a lot of boxes. How did you ever find room for everything?\n#Person2#: In the beginning we thought we'd never get it all arranged. But now we are very comfortable. Luckily, Bill keeps his things neat.\n#Person1#: Do you like living in the dorm?\n#Person2#: It's not bad. Sometimes Bill turns his radio up too loud and makes too much noise. Then I get angry. Sometimes I leave my books and clothes lying around and he gets angry. But usually we get along well. Here is a picture of him taken when we went to visit my family during the vacation.\n#Person1#: And this last one?\n#Person2#: That's my dog, Alexander.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# order some coffee while they are looking at #Person2#'s pictures. #Person2# introduces #Person2#'s life in the dorm, #Person2#'s roommate, and #Person2#'s dog to #Person1#.","topic":"pictures"}
{"fname":"train_7571","dialogue":"#Person1#: Forgive the mess in here, we had a party last night. There were a lot of people and they all brought food.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I can tell. Well, I guess it's pretty obvious what you'll be doing most of today.","summary":"#Person1# had a party last night and needs to clean up the mess.","topic":"clean up"}
{"fname":"train_7572","dialogue":"#Person1#: You did an excellent job in school! You were indeed a great student! Where did your drive come from?\n#Person2#: Academic achievements were important to my parents as immigrants. Education is where it all begins. My mother in particular tries to get me interested in school.","summary":"#Person2#'s drive comes from #Person2#'s mother's great attention to education.","topic":"a good student"}
{"fname":"train_7573","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is?\n#Person2#: Go straight on, turn right at the first traffic lights. The post office is about fifty meters away.\n#Person1#: I see. And is the No. 13 Middle School far away from the post office?\n#Person2#: Not far. It's about 150 meters. Where do you want to go?\n#Person1#: Oh, I only want to pick up my cousin from school. I am told that the school is next to the post office, and that is why I want to know how to get to the post office first.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the post office because #Person1# wants to find the nearby NO.13 school to pick up #Person1#'s cousin.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_7574","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is that? \n#Person2#: Take me to the airport, please. \n#Person1#: Are you in a hurry? \n#Person2#: I have to be there before 1700. \n#Person1#: We'll make it except a jam. You know it's rush hour. \n#Person2#: There's an extra ten in it for you if you can get me there on time. \n#Person1#: I'll do my best. \n#Person2#: Here's twenty dollars. \n#Person1#: Do you have small bills? \n#Person2#: No. If you can't break it , keep the change. But can you give me a receipt? \n#Person1#: Here is your receipt. Thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# is happy to pay an extra $10 if #Person2# can take #Person1# to the airport by 17:00, #Person2# pays $20 and tips #Person1# the change.","topic":"rush hour"}
{"fname":"train_7575","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, madam? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm looking for a new winter coat. \n#Person1#: Have you any particular color in mind? \n#Person2#: I don't know really. What's the fashional color this year? \n#Person1#: Red is very popular. \n#Person2#: Good. Red suits me very well. It's a cheerful color, isn't it? \n#Person1#: Yes, madam, I agree. What size are you? \n#Person2#: Well, I used to be size fourteen, but I've put on a bit of weight recently, so may be sixteen. \n#Person1#: Here you are, madam. All these are sixteens. \n#Person2#: I quite like this one. How much is it? \n#Person1#: It's $180. \n#Person2#: Oh, that's too expensive. Aren't there any cheaper ones? \n#Person1#: These are our cheapest coats, madam. \n#Person2#: Yes, I see. I'll take it. Here's $200. \n#Person1#: Here's your change. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a winter coat and #Person1# recommends a red one. #Person2# buys it in size sixteen for $180.","topic":"buy a coat"}
{"fname":"train_7576","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you run into your cousin Jimmy lately? \n#Person2#: As a matter of fact,I have. I ran into him just the other day. \n#Person1#: How's he doing? \n#Person2#: Not too well. He had to have four teeth pulled last week. \n#Person1#: He did?That's too bad! \n#Person2#: I think so,too. \n#Person1#: Next time you see him,please tell him I'm thinking of him. \n#Person2#: I'll be sure to do that. ","summary":"#Person2#'s cousin, Jimmy, had four teeth pulled, and #Person1# misses him.","topic":"tooth extraction"}
{"fname":"train_7577","dialogue":"#Person1#: What will you be having this evening?\n#Person2#: I think I'll start with some soup, and then I'll have the steak.\n#Person1#: And how would you like your steak cooked, sir?\n#Person2#: Medium rare, please. Also I'd like the vegetables instead of the salad.\n#Person1#: Sure. And what will you be having to drink?\n#Person2#: I think I'll have a glass of your red wine with some ice water as well.\n#Person1#: Coming right up, sir.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order some soup, the medium-rare steak, vegetables, wine, and ice water.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_7578","dialogue":"#Person1#: Darling, I've been thinking. You know Jane and Robert who just moved in next door have just had a baby girl. I really think we ought to get them some sort of present.\n#Person2#: You're right. Have you got anything in mind?\n#Person1#: Why don't we get the baby a nice little dress? I was in mother care the other day and they had some lovely ones in there.\n#Person2#: A dress? I expect they've received lots of clothes for the baby. What about a toy, something the baby can play with?\n#Person1#: Newborn babies don't play with toys, darling. They just sleep, eat and cry. Maybe we should get Jane and Robert something useful for the baby.\n#Person2#: Yes, useful and boring.\n#Person1#: Boring? Just because something's useful doesn't mean it has to be boring.\n#Person2#: Well, I still think a toy would be better. We could get her one of those things you put on the child's bed that plays music and goes around in circles.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. You mean a wind bell. Yes, that's a good idea. Why don't we go and see if we can find this afternoon?\n#Person2#: Alright.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the gift for their new neighbor's newborn. They decide to go and see if they can find the wind bell this afternoon.","topic":"buy a gift"}
{"fname":"train_7579","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, I've got an up-to-date map. Let's check the route from here to the airport.\n#Person2#: OK. Here we are. So we drive to the A120 and turn left.\n#Person1#: No, we turn right. Remember that we are coming from this direction.\n#Person2#: Oh yes. Sorry. We need to drive only 7 miles to the M11 Motor Way and then we turn left to join the motorway and drive south.\n#Person1#: According to the map, we get off the M11 at the second intersection and joined the M25. That's the motor way that goes around the edge of London.\n#Person2#: That's another 15 miles so that's 22 miles in total so far.\n#Person1#: Then we drive west on the M25.\n#Person2#: Then we continue driving on the M25 when it turns south. When we reach exit 15, we turn left and drive along the M4. Then we take the first exit for Heathrow Airport. What's the total distance?\n#Person1#: The journey along the M25 is 33 miles and then it's 3 extra miles from there to get to the airport.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# check the route from where they are to the airport according to an up-to-day map.","topic":"check the route"}
{"fname":"train_7580","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me Madam, can you tell me how to get to Sun College? I'm walking.\n#Person2#: Well, I think the simplest way for you is to go up to main street over there, turn left on main street and keep going for about 20 minutes. When you get to water square, turn right, keep on past the mass hospital to the end of the road, and then take a left turn. You'll be on Rain Avenue. Walk 2 blocks until you see the farmers bank. Cross the street and almost immediately take a left turn, again. The entrance to Sun College is down a few yards on your right, can you remember all that?\n#Person1#: I guess I got a little lost in the middle.\n#Person2#: Well, perhaps the best thing for you is to find your way up to mass hospital and ask again.\n#Person1#: Ok, thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the way to Sun College and suggests #Person1# ask again at the mass hospital.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_7581","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm doing research on bus service, but I get you to answer a few questions. It won't take long.\n#Person2#: OK. I'd like to help.\n#Person1#: Thanks. How often do you take a bus, every day, less than once a week or somewhere in between?\n#Person2#: I go to school by bus so it's usually twice daily, line 4.\n#Person1#: I see. Could you rate it service if 1 is poor, 2 is fair and 3 is good? Which number would you choose?\n#Person2#: I would say 2. The drivers are nice, the buses are clean and the seats are comfortable. But it's sometimes unreliable. There should be a bus every 10 minutes, but yesterday morning, I waited almost 20 minutes before the bus came and was almost late for school.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad. Do you have some suggestions for the bus company?\n#Person2#: Try to have the buses arrive on time of course, and um, there can be a map on the bus. You know, some passengers cannot use the guidebook very well.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much for your help.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# takes the bus to school every day and #Person1# thinks the bus service is fairly good except sometimes they are unreliable. #Person2# suggests the bus arrive on time and have a map on it.","topic":"Bus service Questionnaire"}
{"fname":"train_7582","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. It's good to see you again, Ms. Harrow, sending more money to your grandson today?\n#Person2#: Today I'm here to find out about paying in foreign currency. You do that here, I suppose?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. What would you like to know?\n#Person2#: My nephew has told me about something called a ' timing deposit ' or something like that?\n#Person1#: A T-I-M-E, Time Deposit. You can chose from 5 different grades\n#Person2#: Put me down for 2 years. Here's the money I'd like to pay in...","summary":"Ms. Harrow comes to #Person1#'s to find about paying in foreign currency and a time deposit.","topic":"Time Deposit"}
{"fname":"train_7583","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of a car do you have?\n#Person2#: An old one.\n#Person1#: I know it's old, but what make is it?\n#Person2#: It's a Chevrolet. Why do you ask? You going into the car business?\n#Person1#: Nothing like that. My cousin is going to take a job overseas and he can't take his car with him, so he's going to sell it - cheap. It's practically new.\n#Person2#: well I have been thinking about getting a newer car. I can't afford a brand new one.\n#Person1#: Would you like to look at my cousin's car?\n#Person2#: Is it a four-door or a two-door?\n#Person1#: It's a coupe with a vinyl roof.\n#Person2#: Does it have automatic transmission?\n#Person1#: Yes, and it also has power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning.\n#Person2#: I guess I might take a look at it.","summary":"#Person2# has an old Chevrolet. #Person1#'s cousin wants to sell his car. #Person2# asks for some details about the car and might take a look at it.","topic":"buy a car"}
{"fname":"train_7584","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I wish to speak to Mr.Zhang.\n#Person2#: This is he speaking.\n#Person1#: Oh, how do you do, Mr.Zhang? This is Mary speaking, I have a present for you from Wu of Beijing.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you.\n#Person1#: Mr.Wu had told me that you were coming to Changchun. May I call on you at your hotel tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's all right. Shall we say two in the afternoon?\n#Person1#: Great. Then I'll be at your hotel at two.\n#Person2#: All Right.\n#Person1#: How could I get there?\n#Person2#: The hotel is near to People's Square. Its name is Bai Ju Hotel.\n#Person1#: what's your room number?\n#Person2#: It's Room 302 on the third floor. But I'll be waiting for you in the lobby, If you can't find me, please page me.\n#Person1#: I'll do that, Mr.Zhang, See you tomorrow.\n#Person2#: See you!","summary":"Mary calls Mr. Zhang to give him a present from Wu of Beijing. They will meet at two tomorrow at the lobby of Bai Ju Hotel.","topic":"conversation on phone"}
{"fname":"train_7585","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, here is a very special business card from an illustrator. Every time I go through my book of business cards, I will notice it. It is an eye-catching one.\n#Person2#: Wow, fantastic. I like the font and color for his name. It is creative yet personal.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is a bold design. People will believe he can make an illustration as an impressive as a business card. It just stands out from those plain and standard ones used by government people or other big private and public organizations.\n#Person2#: I agree. Business cards are great tools for promoting personal business. It won ' t take much time to design an amazing card, but it can make a big difference among the crowd. And you ' ll always notice it from your collection. For they have outspoken colors, own design and the sizes are not always according the mainstream business card. I wish to have one like this. But for sure our company has its own corporate design which all employees have to follow.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# a special business card. #Person2# thinks that business cards are great tools for promoting personal business.","topic":"business cards"}
{"fname":"train_7586","dialogue":"#Person1#: A cup of coffee sounds good, doesn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I think I'll have orange juice first.\n#Person1#: Do you feel like having anything to eat?\n#Person2#: Well, I think I'll try the pancakes. How about you?\n#Person1#: Sounds great. That's just what I feel like having.","summary":"#Person1# orders coffee and pancakes while #Person2# orders orange juice and pancakes.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_7587","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you feel about that restaurant?\n#Person2#: It wasn't all that great.\n#Person1#: What did you dislike the most?\n#Person2#: I don't think that they had their act together. They didn't seem well prepared.\n#Person1#: Did you think that the food was any good?\n#Person2#: I wasn't all that impressed by the food.\n#Person1#: The service certainly could have been better.\n#Person2#: The service did not help the situation.\n#Person1#: Is this a restaurant that you want to come back to?\n#Person2#: I am not interested in trying this restaurant again.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# isn't satisfied with the restaurant and would not come again.","topic":"the restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_7588","dialogue":"#Person1#: Abby Park Hotel. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to book a room for my wife and myself.\n#Person1#: Certainly sir. Could I have your arrival and departure dates?\n#Person2#: We will be arriving on Tuesday next week and staying for two days.\n#Person1#: We have a double room for you with a nice view of the park. Would that be OK?\n#Person2#: Yes, that would be great. How much is the room?\n#Person1#: It is ninety-five pounds per night. It is a double room with a bathroom. There is a fridge, coffee maker and a television in the room.\n#Person2#: Does the bathroom have a bath or a shower?\n#Person1#: All our bathrooms have full size baths with a shower attachment.\n#Person2#: Does the room have an Internet connection?\n#Person1#: Yes, all our rooms have complimentary wireless Internet.\n#Person2#: Excellent. Do you serve breakfast in the hotel?\n#Person1#: Yes, breakfast is included in the price. Our guests have the choice of a full English breakfast or a continental breakfast.\n#Person2#: That's great. Can I book the room?\n#Person1#: Certainly, Sir.","summary":"#Person2# calls #Person1# to book a room for two days for his wife and himself. #Person2# asks for some details about the room and books the room.","topic":"book hotel rooms"}
{"fname":"train_7589","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please help yourself to whatever you like, don't be shy.\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I've already been helping myself.\n#Person1#: This dish taste terrific. Would you like to try a little? It is a little hot, but very good.\n#Person2#: I like hot food, especially Sichuan cuisine.\n#Person1#: Would you like another beer?\n#Person2#: I'll have another cup of beer insist. I know I don't like to drink alone, especially there are someone sitting there next to me.\n#Person1#: Come on, it's the weekend. Let's taste and enjoy this meal. Cheers!\n#Person2#: Bottom's up, and you're right. This meal is incredible. I wish I had known this restaurant before. Thanks for bringing me here. I know I'll be back again soon.","summary":"#Person1# brings #Person2# to a restaurant. They have some beer and enjoy the meal. #Person2# likes the restaurant.","topic":"meal between friends"}
{"fname":"train_7590","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Linda, you must be so excited about going to study in America.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I am. I have always wanted to go to the States. I love meeting new people. And making new friends.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm sure you will.\n#Person2#: Well, there's one thing.\n#Person1#: What's the matter\n#Person2#: I'm a little worried about my host family. You know, in the agreement I have to do some cooking for them.","summary":"Linda is excited about studying in America but is worried about cooking for her host family.","topic":"conversation with Linda"}
{"fname":"train_7591","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor Li, do you know where to buy art supplies?\n#Person2#: For what? Are you taking up painting?\n#Person1#: No. I can't paint. I'm asking for my niece. She is really into it.\n#Person2#: Oh, good. How old is your niece?\n#Person1#: She is eight. Actually, I'm buying a good set of art supplies for her as a birthday gift.\n#Person2#: It's a wise thing to do. Art will do a child a world of good.","summary":"#Person1# asks Professor Li where to buy art supplies for #Person1#'s eight-year-old niece as a birthday gift.","topic":"buy art supplies"}
{"fname":"train_7592","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Does this bus go by Tiananmen square?\n#Person2#: Yes, it does.\n#Person1#: At which stop should I get off?\n#Person2#: There is a stop at Tiananmen Square. The stops will be announced on the bus both in English and Chinese. When the stop is coming, you just push the red button near the rear door if you want to get off.\n#Person1#: Okay, thanks very much.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# if this bus goes by Tiananmen Square and details about getting off.","topic":"conversation on bus"}
{"fname":"train_7593","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does your wife work?\n#Person2#: Yes, she does. She works at home.\n#Person1#: Oh, I understand. She cooks, cleans and takes care of children. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. Most of the time I do these things. She is a writer.\n#Person1#: You are really a hen-pecked husband.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that his wife is a writer and works at home, while #Person2# does all the chores.","topic":"conversation about wife"}
{"fname":"train_7594","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have you been in this company?\n#Person2#: I came two years ago after I graduated from college. This is my first job.\n#Person1#: You must have found much difference between working in company and studying in college.\n#Person2#: Of course! Everyday, there is a deadline to meet. Bosses watching and testing me all the time, not liking in college, handed in paper months later and tested on schedule. It is so busy. But anyway, I have trying my best to be a good employee.\n#Person1#: Well, you'Ve adapted yourself very well. Everyone in our office thinks you'Ve made a great progress in the past two years. What is your secret?\n#Person2#: It is so encouraging to hear this remark. The secret is to make plans. Write down your goals, short-term and long-term and make detail plans for a week or a month. Then just work hard.","summary":"#Person2# has been in this company for two years and tells #Person1# difference between working and studying. #Person2#'s secret in making progress is to make plans.","topic":"conversation between colleagues"}
{"fname":"train_7595","dialogue":"#Person1#: hi, Natasha, how's life?\n#Person2#: great. My family came to visit me.\n#Person1#: oh, you must be very happy. How many people are there in your family?\n#Person2#: my immediate family is very large. It's my mother, my father, my two older brothers, my younger sister and me.\n#Person1#: I have a small family. They are my parents, my younger brother and me.\n#Person2#: I thought you were the only child in the family. Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s?\n#Person1#: yes, it did. But my parents are ethnic minority people. It's a preferential policy for an ethnic minority family to have two children.\n#Person2#: interesting. What do you think about families with only one child?\n#Person1#: the child must feel very longly. My younger brother is 10 years younger than me. Before he was born, I used to be the only child and always dreamed that I would have a younger sister or brother one day.\n#Person2#: do you get along well with each other?\n#Person1#: yes, we are very close. He is 12 years old and very smart. He always makes us laugh a lot.\n#Person2#: you are very lucky to have such a nice family.\n#Person1#: thank you.","summary":"Natasha tells #Person1# her family came to visit her. Then they talk about their family. Natasha's immediate family is very large. #Person1# has a small family including a 12-year-old brother.","topic":"conversation about family"}
{"fname":"train_7596","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to the store downtown this afternoon to try on my wedding dresses.\n#Person2#: Oh my gosh, how exciting!\n#Person1#: Will you come with me and help me choose?\n#Person2#: Sure, I will. How can I miss that?\n#Person1#: Good. I think I'll get too nervous to look at myself in the mirror!\n#Person2#: Oh, don't. I'm sure you'll be the loveliest bride ever!","summary":"#Person1# is going to try on her wedding dresses this afternoon. #Person2# will come with her.","topic":"try wedding dresses"}
{"fname":"train_7597","dialogue":"#Person1#: It is so quiet here. I like the place.\n#Person2#: Me too.\n#Person1#: I can't stand the loud noise in the city.\n#Person2#: Yes, sometimes I can hardly get asleep at night.\n#Person1#: I hope I can stay here longer.\n#Person2#: When will your vacation end?\n#Person1#: The day after tomorrow.\n#Person2#: You will go back tomorrow, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, you are right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# enjoy the quiet vacation. #Person1#'ll go back tomorrow.","topic":"vacation ends"}
{"fname":"train_7598","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you vouch for me that I was with you yesterday?\n#Person2#: Why do I need to do that?\n#Person1#: My character is in question. Someone was robbed at work and unless I have an alibi, I'm a suspect.\n#Person2#: Oh, my goodness. Who do I need to talk to?\n#Person1#: My employer. Can you come in to the office tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Absolutely. I think I still have the boarding passes from our flight here somewhere.\n#Person1#: That would be the real proof. Didn't we have to show ID to get on the plane?\n#Person2#: Since 911 I think every airline requires that the passengers show ID to board.","summary":"#Person1# needs an alibi and asks #Person2# to vouch for #Person1#. #Person2# will come to the office and bring the boarding passes.","topic":"alibi needed"}
{"fname":"train_7599","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this, A Brief Introduction of Hollywood.\n#Person2#: Hackneyed theme!\n#Person1#: What? How much do you know Hollywood?\n#Person2#: Nearly everything.\n#Person1#: You are full of boasts. I can examine you by question and answer. What is Hollywood? Where is it? What is the function of it?\n#Person2#: Too easy questions. Listen carefully. Hollywood is the movie capital of the world. It is located in southern California. Many films have been made there, and the kinds have changed often.\n#Person1#: Not bad. What kind of film did it produce from the ready to mid 1930's\n#Person2#: Gangster movies. Movie-goers at that time could get a look at the people involved in crime and their violent activities by watching it.\n#Person1#: Mm. What came after that?\n#Person2#: After all that violence, people needed to laugh, so from the mid-to-late l940's, many detective movies about policemen who solved crimes were made. Then came musicals.\n#Person1#: Pretty good. Please continue.\n#Person2#: Right. By the mid - 50's, this light-hearted genre was competing with films about more serious subjects. There was one kind that could be found throughout all of these years, and that was the, mm, the. . .\n#Person1#: The western films about America's cowboys, Indians and early settlers.\n#Person2#: Come on.\n#Person1#: Since the early 1960's, there are horror movies about people who encounter frightening, unnatural situations, and serious films such as documentarist about events that actually happened, and science fiction movies about possible friture and future worlds. Some people have also enjoyed watching psycho-dramas about the everyday problems that people have.\n#Person2#: Any more?\n#Person1#: Of course, no list of film would be complete without animated movies. These are especially popular among children.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# knows nearly everything about Hollywood. #Person1# then examines #Person2# by question and answer. #Person2# introduces some basic information of Hollywood and the movies that Hollywood produces in different times. #Person1# helps #Person2# add to the answer.","topic":"Hollywood"}
{"fname":"train_7600","dialogue":"#Person1#: The nineteenth of June is my birthday. I'm planning to have a small party. Would you like to come?\n#Person2#: Happy birthday to you! I'd really love to come, but I'm not sure right now. I'll try to make it. Thank you for your invitation.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s birthday party. #Person2# thanks for the invitation but is not sure.","topic":"birthday party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7601","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hi, Shelley. Have you had lunch?\n#Person1#: Not yet.\n#Person2#: So shall we have lunch together? I'd like to take you this time.\n#Person1#: I'd like to, but I can't.\n#Person2#: How come?\n#Person1#: I'Ve a lot of paper work to do right now. I'm behind schedule.\n#Person2#: All right. Can we make it another time?\n#Person1#: Sure, thanks.\n#Person2#: I'll call you later. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person2# invites Shelley to have lunch together, but Shelley is too busy to come.","topic":"lunch invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7602","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Sir.\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm here today to pay in some foreign currency. Is that possible at this counter?\n#Person1#: Of course, Sir. What kind of currency would you like to deposit? And what is the amount you would like to pay in?\n#Person2#: 10, 000 Japanese yen.\n#Person1#: OK, Sir. Would that be Fixed or Current Deposit?\n#Person2#: Fixed.\n#Person1#: And how long are you depositing for?\n#Person2#: For one year, that's what I usually do. Better interest, you know.","summary":"#Person2# comes to #Person1#'s counter to deposit 10,000 Japanese yen for one year.","topic":"deposit money"}
{"fname":"train_7603","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you feel like eating this morning?\n#Person2#: I usually just have a bowl of cereal.\n#Person1#: The most important meal of the day is breakfast.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I don't usually have time to eat a big breakfast.\n#Person1#: You can always make an easy breakfast.\n#Person2#: What do you make?\n#Person1#: All I make is oatmeal, toast, and some orange juice.\n#Person2#: That sounds pretty good.\n#Person1#: I like it, and it's a fast meal.\n#Person2#: That is a very quick meal to make.\n#Person1#: I can make it for you if you like.\n#Person2#: Oatmeal and toast sounds good to me.","summary":"#Person2# usually has breakfast casually. #Person1# usually makes a fast but nice breakfast and offers to make one for #Person2#.","topic":"having breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_7604","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Paulo. How are things going?\n#Person2#: Everything's going very well. The first phase of the project was finished three days ahead of schedule. We're on target to complete phase two by the beginning of week 40.\n#Person1#: That's good news. What stage are you at now?\n#Person2#: Well, we've just finished laying the cabling and we're waiting for the safety inspector to give us the go-ahead to continue. I'm just going to meet him. Do you want to come?","summary":"Paulo is telling #Person1# the status and stages of the project.","topic":"conversation about project"}
{"fname":"train_7605","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm really happy that you came to visit me.\n#Person2#: I really missed you a lot.\n#Person1#: I've been missing you like crazy.\n#Person2#: I don't understand why you haven't come to visit me.\n#Person1#: Lately, I've been quite busy.\n#Person2#: Tell me what you've been up to.\n#Person1#: I've really been working a lot lately.\n#Person2#: I've been pretty busy myself.\n#Person1#: So what have you been up to?\n#Person2#: I've just been working a lot.\n#Person1#: Whatever the reason may be, I'm glad you visited me.\n#Person2#: I'm glad I did too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are both busy lately. They missed each other and #Person2# finally came to visit #Person1#.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_7606","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's my wife's birthday. I need to buy some flowers for her.\n#Person2#: Most women love red roses for their birthday.\n#Person1#: How much will the roses be?\n#Person2#: You can get a dozen for only $ 20.\n#Person1#: Now, that's a price that I like.\n#Person2#: You're in luck today because the roses are on sale.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'll take the roses.\n#Person2#: Very good. Perhaps you'd like something else to go with the roses?\n#Person1#: No, the roses are good enough.\n#Person2#: Women love roses, so your wife will be very happy.","summary":"#Person1# buys a dozen red roses from #Person2# for his wife's birthday.","topic":"buy roses"}
{"fname":"train_7607","dialogue":"#Person1#: George, I heard our eighth generation computer is appreciated by the guests. They intend to sign contract with our company. You have done a good job. We are so proud of you.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I never imagine that would happen.\n#Person1#: Hah, as the sales department director, you are the best.\n#Person2#: Thank you. But I am not sure whether the manager is settling for it. She asked me to go to her office.\n#Person1#: Why not? You've done so well for the company. She should give you a prize.\n#Person2#: I feel nervous when I face Nova.\n#Person1#: Come on! What are you nervous about?\n#Person2#: You know the sales figure shows that the prediction has not achieved.\n#Person1#: But the sales number is close to the predicted amount.\n#Person2#: I'm still nervous. I don't know what to say to the manager. I always feel ill in that kind of place.\n#Person1#: Take it easy. Be confident of yourself. I'm sure you can do it.","summary":"#Person1# tells George that he has done well as the sales department director. George feels nervous to meet the manager because the sales prediction has not achieved. #Person1# encourages George.","topic":"conversation between colleagues"}
{"fname":"train_7608","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Mr. Li. I have something to discuss with you.\n#Person2#: I'm in a bit of a hurry, Ms. Liu. Can you wait for a minute?\n#Person1#: I would really appreciate it if we could talk for a few minutes now. It's about the overtime you've asked me to put in.\n#Person2#: All right. What's the problem?\n#Person1#: I really can't work overtime. Because my husband has been ill recently, I must take care of him.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that. Take good care of your husband. I'll find another one to replace you.","summary":"Ms. Liu tells Mr. Li the reason she cannot work overtime. Mr. Li promises to find someone to replace her.","topic":"work overtime"}
{"fname":"train_7609","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Who is the person responsible for handling complaints here? I would like to make a few complaints.\n#Person2#: I am the manager here. You can complain to me. How may I help you?\n#Person1#: Here is the thing. I was woke up by strange noises of the telephone several times last night. Even I unplugged it, it wouldn't stop beeping. I am also not satisfied with the housekeeping service in my room. So I want to change to a cleaner and quieter room.\n#Person2#: I apologize for everything disturbing you. We will give another room to you right now. Please wait a moment.","summary":"#Person1# complains about the room. #Person2# apologizes and agrees to change to a cleaner and quieter room for #Person1#.","topic":"change a room"}
{"fname":"train_7610","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I couldn't have picked out a better spot to fish. What do you think?\n#Person2#: Uh ...\n#Person1#: I mean, the water is so clear here. Listen to the birds and the sounds of nature.\n#Person2#: Well ....\n#Person1#: I mean, I'm not bragging or anything, but I have a real sense for fishing. I mean, I was born to fish, you know, my dad used to say.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: When was the last time you caught a fish? Didn't you tell me that you went fishing six or seven times last month and didn't catch anything?\n#Person1#: Well, Well, I'm not making excuses or anything, but the weather was bad a couple of times, and, and ... and a fish dragged my pole into the water while I wasn't looking another time [ No way! Serious? ], and ... and I wasn't wearing my fishing hat another day.\n#Person2#: You have to have a fishing hat to catch fish?\n#Person1#: Well, today is different. Listen.\n#Person2#: What's different about it? We've been here about an hour, and you still haven't caught anything.\n#Person1#: Well, do you think you can do any better, or are you just going to sit there and continue reading that book?\n#Person2#: Okay, let me show you. Let me show you. Give me that pole. I'll show you. I'm just to cast the bait out right over .... there ... perfect.\n#Person1#: Ah, right. You'll probably catch a tree branch or get your line snagged in a tree.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you're going to see. Just wait.\n#Person1#: Some big shoe or something like that.\n#Person2#: You just wait. You have to be patient. [ Yeah. ] Yeah ... Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh! I got a bite. Oh, man, man, man. Look at that! That fish is huge.\n#Person1#: Wow, wait, wait, wait, wait. Can't .... that .. no, no, no.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is, it is. Help me! Come on. Help me! Come on. Help me. I'm trying to reel it in. Help me!\n#Person1#: I ... I got to go back to the car.\n#Person2#: No, no. Look! Look at thing jump! Go get the net! Get the net!\n#Person1#: Well, nah ...\n#Person2#: Come on. You gotta help me catch it!\n#Person1#: That's beginner's luck.\n#Person2#: No. Come on. Wow! I got it. Look at that. What are you going to say now? Huh? Huh? What are you going to say?\n#Person1#: Nothing!\n#Person2#: So look who's teaching who. I'm going to remember this day FOREVER.\n#Person1#: Forget it.","summary":"#Person1# brags to #Person2# that #Person1# is good at fishing but #Person2# doesn't believe it. #Person2# shows #Person1# #Person2#'s fishing skill by catching a big fish.","topic":"fishing"}
{"fname":"train_7611","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I have a reservation for tonight.\n#Person2#: And your name?\n#Person1#: It's Nelson. Charles Nelson.\n#Person2#: Okay. Mr. Nelson. That's a room for five, and ...\n#Person1#: Excuse me? You mean a room for five dollars? I didn't know the special was so good.\n#Person2#: No, no, no. According to our records, a room for five guests was booked under your name.\n#Person1#: No. No. Hold on. There must be some mistake.\n#Person2#: Okay. Let's check this again. Okay, Mr. Charles C. Nelson for tonight ...\n#Person1#: Ah. There's the problem. My name is Charles Nelson, not Charles C. Nelson. [Uhh] You must have two guests under the name.\n#Person2#: Okay. Let me check this again. Oh. Okay. Here we are.\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: Charles Nelson. A room for one for the 19th ...\n#Person1#: Wait, wait! It was for tonight. Not tomorrow night.\n#Person2#: Hum. Hum. I don't think we have any rooms for tonight. There's a convention going on in town, and uh, let's see. Yeah, no rooms.\n#Person1#: Ah come on! You must have something. Anything.\n#Person2#: Well. We do have some rooms under renovation with just a roll-a-way bed. [U-hh] None of the normal amenities like a TV or working shower or toilet.\n#Person1#: Ah man. Come on. There must be something else.\n#Person2#: Well. Let, let me check my computer here. Ah!\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: There has been a cancellation for this evening. A honeymoon suite is now available.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll take it.\n#Person2#: But I'll have to charge you two hundred fifty dollars for the night.\n#Person1#: Ah. Man. I should get a discount for the inconvenience.\n#Person2#: Well. The best I can give you is a ten percent discount plus a ticket for a free continental breakfast.\n#Person1#: Hey. Isn't the breakfast free anyway?\n#Person2#: Well, only on weekends.\n#Person1#: I want to talk to the manager.\n#Person2#: Wait, wait, wait Mr. Nelson. I think I can give you an additional 15 percent discount and I'll throw in a free room for the next time you visit us.\n#Person1#: That will be a long time.","summary":"Charles Nelson has a reservation at #Person2#'s hotel tonight. However, the hotel mistook the date and only an expensive honeymoon suite is left for him. Mr. Nelson then bargains with #Person2# about the discount.","topic":"hotel check in"}
{"fname":"train_7612","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was going to make a cake for the party tonight. But I just realized we have run out of eggs. Could you go to the supermarket and get some?\n#Person2#: I don't think we have enough time to make one. Let me just buy a cake from a shop.","summary":"#Person1# wants to make a cake while #Person2# recommends buying one.","topic":"cake"}
{"fname":"train_7613","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ace Employment Agency. Good morning.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for a job.\n#Person1#: I'll see what we can do. Uh...Have you been to us before?\n#Person2#: No. But you've managed to get jobs for some of my friends. So I thought, perhaps, you know...\n#Person1#: Yes, I see. First of all, could you give me your full name?\n#Person2#: Yes. of course. Susan Hollies.\n#Person1#: Good. And could I have your phone number?\n#Person2#: Yes. 7788992.\n#Person1#: Fine. And your date of birth, please?\n#Person2#: Feb. 3rd, 1980.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Now education. Which school did you go to?\n#Person2#: I went to a secondary school in South Town.\n#Person1#: And have you been to college?\n#Person2#: No. I left full-time education when I was 18.\n#Person1#: I see. Any qualifications?\n#Person2#: Yes. I gained a shorthand and typing diploma at evening classes.\n#Person1#: That's good. Now, where are you working at the moment?\n#Person2#: Well, I've got a job as a shorthand-typist. But I'm not enjoying it very much and it doesn't pay very well.\n#Person1#: I see. Have you applied for any other jobs?\n#Person2#: Yes. I thought I'd like to be a policewoman. But they turned me down because I Was too short.\n#Person1#: what would you like to do now. then?\n#Person2#: Well, I think I'd like to work in a travel agency.\n#Person1#: I see. I think the best thing for me is to see what we might find for you. And then...","summary":"Susan Hollies comes to Ace Employment Agency to look for a job. The agency asks for some personal information and Susan tells that she wants to work in a travel agency.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_7614","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Phil. can you tell me how it happened?\n#Person2#: Sure: I was mountain climbing in New Hampshire in 1982. Suddenly the weather became really bad. There was a lot of snow and we couldn't see anything. We got lost. Well, we spent four days on the mountain. The temperature was -20C. We didn't have any equipment or food.\n#Person1#: So what happened? I guess someone found you, right?\n#Person2#: Yes. but we were very sick. I couldn't move my legs because of the cold. months in the hospital. The doctors removed my legs.\n#Person1#: Right. So you lost your legs, but you want to try your best to stay active.\n#Person2#: That's right. In fact, I decided to make some new legs for myself. I realize that no one has to be physically disabled; We can use modern technology to help us.\n#Person1#: And you built these great new legs. Can you go mountain climbing again?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can. In fact, these are better than climbing shoes, The spring de- sign means they are much more, powerful.","summary":"Phil tells #Person1# about an accident when mountain climbing in New Hampshire in 1982. Phil got lost and lost his legs, so Phil managed to build powerful new legs.","topic":"mountain climbing"}
{"fname":"train_7615","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jean!\n#Person2#: Mike Carstairs! My favorite customer. You haven't been in for ages.\n#Person1#: No, I haven't. That's right.\n#Person2#: How are you?\n#Person1#: I'm fine. I heard you weren't well.\n#Person2#: Well, I was away for a couple of weeks. But I'm fine now. Ah! You were going to the States, weren't you?\n#Person1#: I planned to go there, but I didn't.\n#Person2#: Oh, didn't you?\n#Person1#: What I have been doing is reorganizing the whole department non-stop since I saw you. And this is the first time I've been in here since Christmas.\n#Person2#: Well, it's good to see you. Are you ready to order?","summary":"Mike Carstairs hasn't been to Jean's store since Christmas. They talk about their recent status.","topic":"conversation in store"}
{"fname":"train_7616","dialogue":"#Person1#: [A knock at the door.] Come in, please.\n#Person2#: Hello, Kate. Where's Jane? I want her to type this letter for me.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid she can't, Tom. She isn't working today.\n#Person2#: Oh, why? Is she ill?\n#Person1#: No. She's studying for an exam.\n#Person2#: An exam. Is she going to school?\n#Person1#: Yes, she is. She's learning Japanese in night school.\n#Person2#: I see. Are you going to night school, too?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not, not this year. But I'm thinking about taking a course next year.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. Is it expensive?\n#Person1#: No, not very. Anyway, it's worth the money.","summary":"Kate comes to Tom's and tells him that Jane doesn't come because she is studying for a Japanese exam. Kate may take a course next year.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_7617","dialogue":"#Person1#: (sniffing) Is that a French cigarette?\n#Person2#: Pardon?\n#Person1#: Is that a French cigarette you're smoking?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. Why? What's the matter?\n#Person1#: I don't understand why yousmoke French cigarettes. They make a terrible smell.\n#Person2#: I like them very much. I prefer them to English cigarettes.\n#Person1#: Have you got a lot of them?\n#Person2#: Yes, about 200, why?\n#Person1#: Well... er... could I buy some from you?\n#Person2#: Buy some from me? But... you don't like French cigarettes!\n#Person1#: No, I don't. But my wife does.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# if #Person2# is smoking French cigarettes. #Person1# doesn't like French cigarettes, but he wants to buy some from #Person2# for his wife.","topic":"French cigarettes"}
{"fname":"train_7618","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm searching for an old music box. \n#Person2#: You came to the right place. Any particular decade? \n#Person1#: If you had a box made in the '20s, that would be nice. \n#Person2#: We just got one in yesterday, so now we have six. \n#Person1#: Would any of them have dancing figures? \n#Person2#: Yes, we still have two boxes left that have dancing figures. \n#Person1#: Oh, they're both so beautiful. Let me have this one, I think. \n#Person2#: That one truly is a beautiful piece of work, isn't it? \n#Person1#: One last question \n#Person2#: Oh, no. Everything we sell here is 'as is. ' \n#Person1#: I guess I was asking for too much. \n#Person2#: If it breaks down, maybe you can find a repairman on the Internet. ","summary":"#Person1# is searching for an old music box made in the '20s with dancing figures. #Person2# recommends two and #Person1# chooses one.","topic":"old music box"}
{"fname":"train_7619","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about going to the cinema tonight? \n#Person2#: That's great. What's on tonight? \n#Person1#: I am not sure about the name of the film, but I know it's a romantic one. \n#Person2#: Romantic? I am afraid I like thrillers better. \n#Person1#: Don't you think it's too bloody? \n#Person2#: On the contrary, very exciting. ","summary":"#Person1# suggests going to the cinema tonight. #Person1# knows a romantic one but #Person2# prefers thrillers.","topic":"watch a movie"}
{"fname":"train_7620","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't you feel a little strange taking the place of your old boss after he was demoted? \n#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 people would look at me as a traitor for filling in his spot when the management asked me to. . . \n#Person1#: Did they mutiny? \n#Person2#: Thankful, no. I guess everyone understands the opportunity I had to step into a leadership role is so great for my career. I'm really moving up the ladder now that I'm considered a supervisor. Aafter a couple weeks, it was like nothing happened. \n#Person1#: It is a really good chance for you to get more exposure at work. supervisors get to take the credit for all the hard work of the people under them. \n#Person2#: Yeah, and they also take the blame, that's what happened to my old boss. . . ","summary":"#Person2# feels very awkward taking the place of #Person2#'s old boss after he was demoted. #Person1# thinks this is a good chance for #Person2#'s career.","topic":"conversation about work"}
{"fname":"train_7621","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to leave school at the end of the term? \n#Person2#: Yes, I am. \n#Person1#: What are you going to do? \n#Person2#: I'm going to be a clerk. \n#Person1#: What does a clerk do? \n#Person2#: He works in an office. He writes letters and reports , and he types. \n#Person1#: I want to be a vet. \n#Person2#: A-what? \n#Person1#: A vet-a veterinary surgeon. \n#Person2#: Good gracious ! What's that? \n#Person1#: A vet's a man who takes care of sick animals. He's an animal doctor. \n#Person2#: I once read a story ahout a person who talked to animals. It was very interesting. ","summary":"#Person2# is going to leave school and become a clerk. #Person1# wants to be a vet.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_7622","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have been here for how long? Four months now? \n#Person2#: Yeah, about. \n#Person1#: Do you know Chinese better now? \n#Person2#: Oh, definitely. I remember, when I first arrived in Guangzhou, my girlfriend was haggling with a sales clerk over the price of a mobile phone. \n#Person1#: Oh, yeah. Many Chinese like to bargain. It happens almost everywhere. \n#Person2#: I mean, I understand that. But the speed of the conversation got faster and faster, until it seemed to me that they would fight. My perception of the tone was that it was a violent shouting match. The truth was that it was a perfectly normal conversation. \n#Person1#: A shouting match? You're so funny. You must be exaggerating. I don't believe it. \n#Person2#: I am not exaggerating at all. I'm telling you the truth. That was how I felt at that time. \n#Person1#: Yes, perhaps. Chinese usually don't notice that sort of thing. Maybe it's quite natural to us. \n#Person2#: Yes, absolutely true. ","summary":"#Person2# has been in China for 4 months and knows Chinese better now. Then #Person2# and #Person1# talk about the feeling of bargaining between Chinese.","topic":"Chinese"}
{"fname":"train_7623","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the good life! We have it good don't you think? \n#Person2#: Yeah of course! Although, don't you ever wonder what 'could have been'? \n#Person1#: What do you mean? \n#Person2#: Well, sometimes I think of how things could have turned out if I had done things a little differently. \n#Person1#: For example? \n#Person2#: Like for example, if I hadn't studied architecture, I would have become an artist like I wanted to. \n#Person1#: I see. Yeah now that I think of it, I wouldn't have gotten married if I hadn't moved to this town and met Sally. \n#Person2#: You see! Everything happens for a reason! We wouldn't even have met if I hadn't been in that car accident ten years ago! \n#Person1#: Well, I have no regrets! \n#Person2#: I'll drink to that! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their own thoughts of things that happen in life.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_7624","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where did you go yesterday? \n#Person2#: I went to play tennis in the public park. \n#Person1#: How often do you play tennis? \n#Person2#: Twice a week. How about you? \n#Person1#: I seldom play tennis. I prefer football and basketball. \n#Person2#: But it is very difficult to gather a team of players together. \n#Person1#: I usually play with my schoolmates. \n#Person2#: Do you like watching football matches? \n#Person1#: Yes, I went to the Tian He Sports Center for a football match last Sunday. \n#Person2#: Oh, I watched it on television. It was an exciting match. ","summary":"#Person2# plays tennis twice a week, while #Person1# prefers football and basketball with #Person1#'s schoolmates.","topic":"sports match"}
{"fname":"train_7625","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear scientists in the US have discovered a new AIDS vaccine. \n#Person2#: Does it work? \n#Person1#: I don't know. The report says it is better than the old vaccines. \n#Person2#: Don't count on it. I think the best way to prevent AIDS is to keep yourself clean by having clean sex and keeping a regular sex partner. \n#Person1#: Right. That's why doctor say AIDS prevention means cleanness. ","summary":"#Person1# says scientists have discovered a new AIDS vaccine but #Person2# thinks the best prevention is to keep yourself clean.","topic":"AIDS"}
{"fname":"train_7626","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Smith. Have you planted a garden this year?\n#Person2#: No, you should see everything I'm growing in my backyard. There are beans, cucumbers, tomatoes and several kinds of carrots.\n#Person1#: You have fruit trees back there too, right?\n#Person2#: I do. I have an apple tree and a pear tree. I actually have a bunch of ripe pears. You can take them to your family.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Mr. Smith. But I'm off to volleyball practice right now. My brother is home though, he can come to get some from you.\n#Person2#: I thought your brother had an after-school job.\n#Person1#: He does, he works at the grocery store, but only on Tuesday and Thursday.","summary":"Mr. Smith tells #Person1# he plants vegetables and fruits in his backyard. Mr. Smith gives #Person1# ripe pears and #Person1#'s brother will take them.","topic":"conversation with neighbor"}
{"fname":"train_7627","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hurry up, Jack! It's going to be late.\n#Person2#: I'm coming now.\n#Person1#: Don't forget your name card and umbrella. It's going to rain.\n#Person2#: It's only cloudy outside and it will turn sunny later in the afternoon. So it was yesterday.\n#Person1#: I know, but look at the dark clouds.\n#Person2#: All right, but I will take a rain coat rather than the umbrella. It broke.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'll have it repaired.\n#Person2#: I'm off to school. Bye, Mom.","summary":"Jack is going to school. His mother reminds him to bring an umbrella but Jack takes a rain coat.","topic":"conversation with mom"}
{"fname":"train_7628","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you do on the test, Jane? You look very pleased with yourself when you left class. So I guess you must have done quite well.\n#Person2#: Unfortunately that was mostly overconfidence, Frank. I studied hard and I was very relaxed when I took the test. But I didn't get a very good grade.\n#Person1#: Oh, no! what happened?\n#Person2#: I turned the pages too quickly and I missed a page. I thought it was a three-page test. I didn't even see page 4.\n#Person1#: That's a shame! Have you talked to the teacher about it?\n#Person2#: I hadn't thought of that. I guess it couldn't hurt.","summary":"Jane and Frank are talking about the test. Jane missed page 4 and didn't get a good grade.","topic":"the test"}
{"fname":"train_7629","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I need to buy some clothes for my daughter. I don't know what size to get. Can you help me?\n#Person1#: Certainly. How old is she? How tall is she?\n#Person2#: She is 9 years old and 4 feet tall.\n#Person1#: We have a great selection of clothes for young girls. Pants start at $10 and shirts start at $7.\n#Person2#: Great. I will take 3 pairs of pants and 2 shirts, please.\n#Person1#: If they're gifts, I can wrap each item for $1 each.\n#Person2#: Please do, thank you.","summary":"#Person2# buys 3 pairs of pants and 2 shirts for #Person2#'s daughter with #Person1#'s help.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7630","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Morning.\n#Person1#: Come in. Sit down. Now, you're a new patient, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: OK. So I'd like better to ask you some questions first. Now, have you ever had any serious illnesses or accidents?\n#Person2#: A broken leg I got from playing football when I was 17. I was in the school team at that time.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: No. Apart from that, nothing.\n#Person1#: And have you had any operations of any kind?\n#Person2#: Now the only time I've been to hospital before was when I broke my leg.\n#Person1#: Fine. Any allergies?\n#Person2#: Yes, to dust and cats.\n#Person1#: How do you react?\n#Person2#: They both make me sneeze a bit. Nothing else.","summary":"#Person2# tells the doctor #Person2# broke a leg when #Person2# was 17 and dust and cats make #Person2# sneeze.","topic":"conversation with doctor"}
{"fname":"train_7631","dialogue":"#Person1#: Michael, what time is it? We are going to be late for the party.\n#Person2#: It's a quarter past six. Don't worry, Rebecca. We will be fine.\n#Person1#: But we have to be at Sarah's house by 6:30 for her surprise birthday party. The traffic is getting heavier.\n#Person2#: Relax. The party starts at 7:00 o'clock. We are not far from her house now. But I do need help with finding a place to park the car, so Sarah doesn't see it. Can you phone her husband and ask him where it is best to park our car?\n#Person1#: OK. I'm calling him now.","summary":"Michael and Rebecca are going to Sarah's surprise birthday party. Rebecca will phone Sarah's husband for a hidden parking place.","topic":"birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_7632","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in, Arnold. Have a seat.\n#Person2#: Good morning.\n#Person1#: Would you like something to drink?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I just had two cups of coffee at my desk.\n#Person1#: So, you're a serious coffee drinker.\n#Person2#: Yes, it keeps me going. Sometimes I think I'm addicted.\n#Person1#: Well, coffee isn't such a bad thing. Everyone has to have something. For me, it's cigars. Are you a cigar smoker?\n#Person2#: No, I've tried them. But I'm not really a smoker.\n#Person1#: Well, what would you like to talk to me about?\n#Person2#: I wanted to set up this meeting with you to discuss a little proposal.\n#Person1#: I'm glad when people have new ideas around here. Tell me about it.\n#Person2#: It is about the staff meetings. You know how we have a staff meeting every Tuesday.\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Well, I have been thinking about it. And I believe we could do things more efficiently here.\n#Person1#: What do you suggest?\n#Person2#: The way it is now, the staff from all four branches get together once a week. We meet for one hour. But I think a lot of time is wasted in transportation.\n#Person1#: You mean because people have to go across town to get here.\n#Person2#: Yes. Some people spend half of the morning on the road.\n#Person1#: That's true. But our staff meetings are very important, Arnold. I don't know how we can function without them.\n#Person2#: I think they are important too. That is why I want people to have a better attitude about them.\n#Person1#: I know a lot of people think the meetings aren't too useful. I'm aware of that.\n#Person2#: Here's what I propose. I think we should meet once every two weeks, but meet for ninety minutes or more.\n#Person1#: Well.\n#Person2#: I also think the meetings should be more focused. And I would be willing to take responsibility for that.\n#Person1#: You mean you want to run the meetings?\n#Person2#: No, not really run them. But I could help organize them. I could discuss meeting topics with you, and then prepare a schedule for each meeting. I could then send an e-mail to all the staff to explain the coming meeting. This way the meetings would become more focused, and people would prepare better.\n#Person1#: Hmm. But we would meet every two weeks.\n#Person2#: I really think it would work. The meetings could be longer, and better organized.\n#Person1#: I am not against the idea, Arnold. It may really be more efficient, as you say. I'll tell you what we can do. Why don't we try your proposal for a month, and see how it works.\n#Person2#: Excellent. I would be happy to get started on it.\n#Person1#: I will call the managers. Then tomorrow I'll tell you when we can schedule our first meeting in this ' new style. '","summary":"Arnold comes to #Person1# to discuss the staff meeting problem. Arnold thinks the weekly meeting causes lots of time wasted in transportation so he proposes to meet 90 minutes every two weeks. Arnold also volunteers to organize meetings so they could be more focused. #Person1# will give it a try for a month to see how it works.","topic":"meetings arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_7633","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Isaiah. How are you?\n#Person2#: I'm well. And you?\n#Person1#: Fine. How's your job going?\n#Person2#: I don't know if I told you or not, but I decided to quit my job and I have started my own business.\n#Person1#: Really? That's fantastic. What kind of business is it?\n#Person2#: I have started an investment banking firm with some of my old colleagues from Goldman Sachs.\n#Person1#: How is it going?\n#Person2#: It started off a bit slow, but now, business is really booming!\n#Person1#: That is such great news. I ' m really happy for you! Where is your office located?\n#Person2#: Our headoffice is here in Beijing, but we are planning on opening up two more offices soon.\n#Person1#: Where will those be located?\n#Person2#: If all goes well, we will open one up in Hong Kong in April and another one in Singapore in October.\n#Person1#: When will you find out?\n#Person2#: We are negotiating the final details of the leasing contracts tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Well, good luck. I hope it all goes well for you tomorrow!\n#Person2#: Thanks!","summary":"Isaiah tells #Person1# that he has started an investment banking firm and now it is booming. He is planning to open up two more offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_7634","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing? Checking the ' to do ' list for the wedding?\n#Person2#: Yep. There's still so much to do!\n#Person1#: So let's start by checking off what we've already done.\n#Person2#: Did you reconfirm the plane reservations for all the Taiwanese guests?\n#Person1#: Not yet, I was busy getting that videographer who films stuff for the Net.\n#Person2#: Cool! I can't believe he agreed to go all the way to Dallas with us!\n#Person1#: Hey! We're paying for his ticket!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are preparing for a wedding.","topic":"wedding preparation"}
{"fname":"train_7635","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey there Chris, what are you up to?\n#Person2#: I'm just poring over some brochures about various car models.\n#Person1#: Oh, so you're thinking about buying a new car?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it looks that way. My wife has been bugging me about it. I thought we could probably survive without one, but with a baby on the way, maybe it is time to get a car.\n#Person1#: So this would be your first automobile?\n#Person2#: That's right. For quite a few years, I rode a bicycle to work. Then I got a motorbike.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I think I can understand your wife's position. Asking her to ride on a motorcycle when she's pregnant is a tall order.\n#Person2#: Oh... I don't let her ride with me. It's just too dangerous. She takes the bus to work, but it is sometimes difficult to get a seat and it's crowded and hot.\n#Person1#: So it's time to buy your very first car! Wow, that's exciting!\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's also a pretty big financial responsibility.\n#Person1#: Yeah. I still remember my first car. It was an old clunker that my dad gave me when I turned 17. I drove it around for a couple of years until I scraped together enough money to buy a better secondhand car.\n#Person2#: I'm having a hard time deciding which model is best for us.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it is a tough call. Each one has its pros and cons. Are you looking for a sedan?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a Jeep, but my wife says we have to get a comfortable sedan for long drives home to see her relatives.\n#Person1#: I'd advise you to listen to your wife. She will be sitting in the back taking care of the kids so whatever she prefers is probably the best choice.","summary":"Chris is thinking about buying a car because his wife is pregnant, but he thinks that it's a big financial responsibility. #Person1# feels the same that #Person1# saved money to buy #Person1#'s car. Chris prefers a jeep but his wife prefers a sedan, and #Person1# advises him to listen to his wife.","topic":"buy a car"}
{"fname":"train_7636","dialogue":"#Person1#: They don't really think you took it, do they?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I just know I've never been asked so many questions in my life.\n#Person1#: How many of them were there?\n#Person2#: Three. But there was one of them who kept asking really stupid questions.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Oh, he wanted to know what time I got up this morning and if I bad a bath or a shower you know, things like that.\n#Person1#: What on earth has that got to do with some money disappearing?\n#Person2#: I've no idea. Oh yes, and the most ridiculous thing. He asked me what I had for breakfast this morning.\n#Person1#: Oh well, that's it. They obviously think you're a desperate criminal and you have to steal to eat. I should think you'll get thirty years.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# complains that #Person2# has been asked so many stupid questions after some money disappeared. #Person1# thinks people may regard #Person2# as a desperate criminal.","topic":"interrogation"}
{"fname":"train_7637","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I have some fish?\n#Person2#: Certainly. And what vegetables would you like?\n#Person1#: Oh, spinach, I think.\n#Person2#: Fine, And what about something to drink?\n#Person1#: Just a beer, please.\n#Person2#: Good. Thank you. sir.\n#Person1#: Would you like to have some more beer?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I ' Ve had enough. I'll have my bill, please.\n#Person1#: Of course. Please wait a moment. I'll go and get it.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# orders fish, spinach and a beer and asks #Person2# for #Person1#'s bill.","topic":"food ordering"}
{"fname":"train_7638","dialogue":"#Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail?\n#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate.\n#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive!\n#Person2#: Well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive.\n#Person1#: Were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married?\n#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn ' t afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood.\n#Person1#: Did your husband's family get to meet your family?\n#Person2#: My husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed that it was just a waste of money, and we should save it and spend it on something else.\n#Person1#: That makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon?\n#Person2#: We waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa.\n#Person1#: You really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you?\n#Person2#: Not at all, but we don ' t have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly!","summary":"Abigail and her husband had three parties for their wedding because they're from two countries and live in the third one. Abigail's parents and her husband's parents have met before. And they will go on a honeymoon till their one-year anniversary.","topic":"wedding ceremony"}
{"fname":"train_7639","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Peter. Nice suit! A new one?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. My wife bought it for me yesterday. Hmm, you look nice in that yellow dress. Yellow suits you really well.\n#Person1#: Maybe. Several people have suggested that I get more yellow clothes. They say the color suits me because I have a fair complexion.\n#Person2#: That's right. You know, pink, green and black could also be good for you. Actually, I think that all colors are okay for a person with your complexion. It's just that different colors can give people different impressions. For example, black could make you look mature, while pink could make you look young and energetic.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your compliments. It sounds like you're a clothing expert.\n#Person2#: Well, compared with my wife, I'm just a beginner.","summary":"#Person1# and Peter comment on each other's clothes. #Person1# thinks Peter like an expert but Peter says he's immature compared with his wife.","topic":"colors of clothes"}
{"fname":"train_7640","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I would like to apply for a permit.\n#Person2#: Can I see your ID?\n#Person1#: No, I left it in the car.\n#Person2#: I'm going to need to see your ID and $ 27 for your permit.\n#Person1#: One moment while I go and get my ID.\n#Person2#: Make it quick.\n#Person1#: Okay, here's my ID and the $ 27.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Now fill this out.\n#Person1#: Do you have a pen that I can use?\n#Person2#: Use this one.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Turn the application in at Window B.","summary":"#Person1# wants to apply for a permit. #Person2# checks #Person1#'s ID and charges #Person1# $ 27.","topic":"apply for a permit"}
{"fname":"train_7641","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Is this the right counter for gloves?\n#Person1#: Yes, madam. What sort of gloves do you want?\n#Person2#: Well, let me see some of each.\n#Person1#: Certainly. What size do you take?\n#Person2#: Six and a quarter, I believe, but you'd better measure my hand to make sure.\n#Person1#: I think a six is your size. How do you like these? I can recommend them, they're very reliable.\n#Person2#: Very well, I'll take these two.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy gloves. #Person1# measures her hand and recommends her to buy a six.","topic":"buy gloves"}
{"fname":"train_7642","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Wang, we haven't discussed the mode of payment.\n#Person2#: You know Mr. Forster, this is a really large purchase. I am afraid we can't pay off at one time. We have to pay by installment.\n#Person1#: Do you mean you prefer a deferred payment?\n#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Forester.\n#Person1#: When do you start the payment then?\n#Person2#: We'll start our payment in half a year and the total amount will be paid off within 2 years by three installments.\n#Person1#: We can accept that but you have to pay the interest.\n#Person2#: All right.\n#Person1#: Shall we sign the agreement now?\n#Person2#: Ok, let's sign it.","summary":"Mr. Wang prefers a deferred payment. Mr. Forester accepts but Mr. Wang has to pay the interest.","topic":"deferred payment"}
{"fname":"train_7643","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know how happy I am? The Ant Kingdom is a perfect world with colorful fairy tales. It seems like the air is fresh here.\n#Person2#: Just kids like that.\n#Person1#: Come on baby, stop trying to pretend like a man. If you go there, you are sure to like them.\n#Person2#: Hurry up! Hurry up! What lovely caterpillars are over there!\n#Person1#: I said you are sure to like them. There is the Grand Parade Of Ants Carnival in a few minutes in the square. You will experience a dream of fantasy.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: All kinds of insects dress themselves up. They drive straight their own Flower Cars along the Parade Avenue of Ants Kingdom.\n#Person2#: That's splendid. Can you take three pictures of me with them?\n#Person1#: I thought you had grown out of such child practices.\n#Person2#: Cut it out. Look at my smile, and it seems like the flowers in the spring. Right?\n#Person1#: Gross!\n#Person2#: Hurry up! The smile is frozen on my face.","summary":"#Person1# is crazy about the Ant Kingdom. #Person2# thinks it's childish at first but then loves the place and even asks #Person1# to take pictures for #Person2#.","topic":"The Ant Kingdom"}
{"fname":"train_7644","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you read all these crazy things that are going on around the world?\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: I was reading about how some people get tricked or drugged in their hotel rooms and have their organs removed! Then they are sold on the black market.\n#Person2#: Don't tell me you actually believe all that? Don't be so gullible, they are just urban legends. They are just stories people make up to scare you.\n#Person1#: Well, I was also reading about how some popular songs have subliminal or even satanic messages if you play them backwards! Can you believe that?\n#Person2#: You really think an artist or song writer is going to go through the trouble of putting subliminal or satanic messages in a song? Don't be so naive!\n#Person1#: Well maybe you are right, but how about the story of how KFC has rows of headless chickens which are super grown in order to get bigger chickens faster!\n#Person2#: Sounds a bit too far fetched to be true, don't you think?","summary":"#Person1# was reading urban legends such as people getting tricked and having their organs removed, satanic messages in songs, and headless chickens in KFC. #Person2# thinks they are nonsense.","topic":"urban legends"}
{"fname":"train_7645","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm very grateful for what you have done to my son, doctor.\n#Person2#: That's all tight, Mr. Smith. That's my job. I'm very glad he recovered so soon.\n#Person1#: I know he has brought great trouble to you. A million thanks.\n#Person2#: No trouble at all. He's very cute and brave. By the way, do remember to keep him away from sea food for at least two weeks.\n#Person1#: I will. It's most thoughtful of you.","summary":"Mr. Smith thanks to a doctor for treating his son. The doctor reminds him to keep his son away from seafood.","topic":"gratitude"}
{"fname":"train_7646","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is it necessary to do warm-up exercise? I can't wait to dive into the water.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. Every customer coming here must do the warm-up exercise before getting down to swimming. That's out regulation.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I see. You are just doing your job. But I wanna know what the advantages it has.\n#Person2#: OK, lovely boy. Try to be patient. Do you know the danger of swimming without warm-up?\n#Person1#: As far as I know, people will be weak if they swim too long.\n#Person2#: That's right. But the most dangerous thing is that their legs may spasm out of control when swimming.\n#Person1#: Is it very dangerous? I'm a little scared. Do you offer the lifebuoy for us?\n#Person2#: Yes, besides that, we also provide our customers with goggles, swimming suit and something like that.\n#Person1#: Do you have the workers to save me if anything should happen?\n#Person2#: Of course, all the workers here are able to swim, and they will come to your aid quickly.","summary":"#Person1# is asked to do warm-up exercises before swimming. #Person2# explains that people's legs may spasm out of control when swimming and also talks about how they ensure people's safety.","topic":"warm-up exercise"}
{"fname":"train_7647","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, imagine meeting you here!\n#Person2#: Janice, I found you stole my vegetables at four o'clock this morning. Is that true?\n#Person1#: All right! I stayed up yesterday and waited for your vegetables. I stole your peaches and flowers.\n#Person2#: It is so hard to prevent them from being stolen. I also got something this morning.\n#Person1#: How many vegetables do you steal today?\n#Person2#: I stole many from Fred's farm, and from yours. I planned to have a dog on farm.\n#Person1#: So funny. By stealing, I forgot all my sorrows and pressure from work.\n#Person2#: I could not agree with you more. For us, there are so many unhappy things and I am so bored ; however, I got lots of fun from stealing.\n#Person1#: I really want to be far away from the reality now.\n#Person2#: But we still need to go back to it. Don't overdo it.","summary":"Janice stayed up and stole many vegetables from Fred's farm and David's and says it makes her forget all her sorrows and pressure. David asks her not to overdo it.","topic":"steal the vegetables"}
{"fname":"train_7648","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been learning to play go recently. It's an amazing game!\n#Person2#: Weigh? It must be a greatest Chinese invention. I've tried hard to learn it. Its rules can't be any simpler, but I've never won a game of Go. Well, it's all Greek to me!\n#Person1#: At least you have obtained a very basic understanding of the game, haven't you? I think it is perfect for boosting intelligence, cultivating personality and flexible learning. Every intellectual wishing to gain any insight into Chinese culture should learn to play Go.\n#Person2#: I heard it is included in the four major arts of China, is it?\n#Person1#: Sure. It was considered desirable that a well-educated ancient Chinese scholar could be well versed in zither, weigh, calligraphy and painting. I think weigh is the most fantastic of them. It embodies ancient Chinese wisdom and cultural profoundness.\n#Person2#: I know it is quite different from Western chess.\n#Person1#: Yes. Playing chess is a very aggressive experience. All the pieces are supposed to capture their opponents. Whenever I start a chess game, I can't help but imagine a concrete battle in which all fighters stand ready to kill.\n#Person2#: But isn't it the same with wiki?\n#Person1#: Certainly not. The object of weigh is to surround a larger area than the opponent. In other words, each side is struggling for a greater living space by mapping out a territory on the board. Hence, chess aims to kill, while weigh is most concerned with howso survive.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss their experience of learning to play chess. #Person1# thinks it can boost intelligence and cultivate personality and flexible learning. #Person1# also thinks weigh embodies ancient Chinese wisdom and cultural profoundness and it is different from the wiki.","topic":"play the chess"}
{"fname":"train_7649","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you give me a bonus?\n#Person2#: Yes. We don't give bonus every month, but we offer semi-annual bonuses.\n#Person1#: Do you allow any commission?\n#Person2#: Yes. Commission will be given on the basis of your sales revenue. And the percentage will be 2 % of your total revenue.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they offer semi-annual bonuses and allows commission.","topic":"salary"}
{"fname":"train_7650","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like to order?\n#Person2#: I would like to have a hamburger.\n#Person1#: Did you want it with cheese?\n#Person2#: I don't want cheese on it.\n#Person1#: Did you want anything to drink?\n#Person2#: I think I'm going to get a soda today.\n#Person1#: What kind of soda can I get you?\n#Person2#: A Sprite sounds good.\n#Person1#: What else would you like?\n#Person2#: Let me get a bag of chips too.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: That's all.","summary":"#Person2# orders a hamburger without cheese, a Sprite and a bag of chips.","topic":"food ordering"}
{"fname":"train_7651","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, can you set the table?\n#Person2#: Um, sure. What are we having for dinner? Do I need to put out anything in particular?\n#Person1#: Well, make sure to put out the pepper and salt shakers. I don't know if your brother is coming tonight so set an extra place mat just in case.\n#Person2#: Ok, should I use the fancy silverware?\n#Person1#: Yeah go ahead, forks, spoons and knives. I roasted some meat so be sure to put out some steak knives as well.\n#Person2#: I'll also set some cups and saucers for some coffee after dinner.\n#Person1#: Honey? Have you seen our soup bowls?\n#Person2#: They are in the cupboard where you keep the gravy boat and serving dishes. Just be careful because the wine glasses are also there.\n#Person1#: Oops!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to set a table and tableware for dinner and reminds #Person2# to set an extra place for #Person2#'s brother.","topic":"set the table"}
{"fname":"train_7652","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. What can I help you with today?\n#Person2#: I have a Time Deposit here and I'd like to get the money now.\n#Person1#: The maturity date isn't for another 10 weeks. Are you aware of that?\n#Person2#: Yes, I know, but I need the money urgently for a family emergency, you see. I know I should apply in writing if I wish to withdraw, but I'm afraid there just isn't time.\n#Person1#: The regulations state that the interest is paid at the rate of a Current Deposit, so unfortunately you will lose some interest.\n#Person2#: Well, it can't be helped. I really must have that money. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to get the money from the Time Deposit and #Person1# reminds #Person2# of the maturity date and interest. But #Person2# insists on withdrawing the money.","topic":"withdraw the money"}
{"fname":"train_7653","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm looking for a sofa.\n#Person1#: What about this one?\n#Person2#: May it be used as a sofa in the day and a bed during the night?\n#Person1#: Oh, you want a convertible sofa. This way, please. Over there is the one you want.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# a convertible sofa that #Person2# wants.","topic":"convertible sofa"}
{"fname":"train_7654","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need somebody to come over and fix my internet.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: For some reason it's just not connecting.\n#Person2#: How long have you been having this problem?\n#Person1#: It hasn't been working the past few days.\n#Person2#: Does the internet come up at all?\n#Person1#: It does, but it won't connect to anything.\n#Person2#: Well, the internet isn't down, so there must be something wrong with your connection.\n#Person1#: Could you send someone to fix it today?\n#Person2#: I'll send somebody over right away to fix it.\n#Person1#: When will they be here?\n#Person2#: They should be there in the next hour.","summary":"#Person1# needs someone to fix #Person1#'s internet because it hasn't been working for days. #Person2# will send someone soon.","topic":"fix the internet"}
{"fname":"train_7655","dialogue":"#Person1#: I came here to get a chest X-ray.\n#Person2#: I will need you to take your clothes off from the waist up and put on the gown, leaving the opening in the back.\n#Person1#: What comes next?\n#Person2#: I will need you to face this glass plate right over here.\n#Person1#: Should I do anything else?\n#Person2#: Your arms need to be raised to shoulder height.\n#Person1#: Is this OK?\n#Person2#: So far, so good.\n#Person1#: How come you are walking away?\n#Person2#: I am not leaving. I just need you to take a really deep breath, hold it, and then let it out.\n#Person1#: Will I be finished then?\n#Person2#: You will be able to put your clothes on as soon as I have checked the film.","summary":"#Person1# is getting a chest X-ray and #Person2# guides #Person1# to be X-rayed and checks the film.","topic":"chest X-ray"}
{"fname":"train_7656","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to open a one-year time deposit account and a checking account.\n#Person2#: Okay, if you'll please fill out these forms. . .\n#Person1#: Sure, is there any regulations about my accont?\n#Person2#: There's a minimum initial deposit of $ 100 for the checking account, and a minimum deposit of $ 500 for the savings account.\n#Person1#: Okay, here are the forms. Can I use traveler's checks to open the account?\n#Person2#: Certainly. Just make them out to National Bank, and sign and date them.\n#Person1#: Okay, here you are.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to open two different accounts and informs #Person1# of their minimum initial deposit respectively.","topic":"open accounts"}
{"fname":"train_7657","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob, can I talk to you for a minute? There have been some developments for the Stewart case that I really need to talk to you about.\n#Person2#: Yeah, what's the matter now? We've had so much trouble with this case already. Don't tell me there's more bad news.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm afraid there is. I have some bad news for you about the results of the forensic tests. . . there won't be any results.\n#Person2#: What? What does that mean? Why won't there be any results?\n#Person1#: I hate to tell you this, but it seems that every shred of evidence that would help us to convict were destroyed in a laboratory fire. There's nothing left. I'm so sorry. . .\n#Person2#: Oh, no, you can't be serious. I never expect anything like this would happened. What are we going to do?\n#Person1#: There's nothing that can be done. Everything is gone. I wish I could tell you differently, but what has happened has happened. We will just have to figure out a way to move on.","summary":"#Person1# tells Bob that there won't be any results of the forensic tests because it was all destroyed in a laboratory fire. Bob feels shocked and cannot accept it.","topic":"bad news"}
{"fname":"train_7658","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you like the play?\n#Person2#: Not really. It's a dull one, and the production isn't satisfactory, either.\n#Person1#: You're absolutely right. The acting could be better.\n#Person2#: To be fair, though, both the costumes and scenery are marvelous.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think a play is dull, but the costumes and scenery are marvelous.","topic":"play"}
{"fname":"train_7659","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look kind of green.\n#Person2#: I don't feel so good. I am feeling sick to my stomach.\n#Person1#: Have you had anything to eat lately?\n#Person2#: I had fried shrimp and clams for lunch.\n#Person1#: Perhaps the food was bad.\n#Person2#: Perhaps, but I haven't felt well for a few days now.\n#Person1#: Has anything been upsetting you lately?\n#Person2#: My stress level is pretty much what is usually is.\n#Person1#: Do you think that maybe you are getting the flu?\n#Person2#: It seems to me like I may have caught a bug.","summary":"#Person2# is feeling sick and #Person1# consults #Person2#. They think #Person2# might get the flu.","topic":"stomachache"}
{"fname":"train_7660","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, now I'd like to find out more about your last job. I see you spent almost four years at the London Weekly, is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. To be honest, the first year was quite tough for me. I was really just treated more like an intern. I didn't have many responsibilities and I found it quite frustrating.\n#Person1#: So, what changed?\n#Person2#: Well slowly but surely I proved myself, and the new editor liked me so he promoted me to features writer.\n#Person1#: Wow, a real step up!\n#Person2#: Yes, I was responsible for restaurant and food reviews mostly. I spent restaurant years in that position, but to be honest it wasn't an area of journalism I wanted to stay in long-term.\n#Person1#: I see, so why did you decide to leave finally?\n#Person2#: I just felt that the paper couldn't offer me any new opportunities. I really needed a more challenging role to be honest.","summary":"#Person2# talks about #Person2#'s last job that #Person2# was treated like an intern at first and then a new editor promoted #Person2# to features writer. #Person2# left because #Person2# needed a more challenging role.","topic":"work experience"}
{"fname":"train_7661","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, did you have a dream when you was a little boy?\n#Person2#: Of course I did. I dreamed to be a pilot when I grow up. But unfortunately, I didn't realize it.\n#Person1#: I had the same experience with you. When I was a little boy I dreamed to be a great scientist. But now you see, I'm just a common office clerk.\n#Person2#: Okay, forget about that. So, do you have some practical dreams at present?\n#Person1#: I do. And now I'm working hard to learn English, and I want to be an interpreter some day.\n#Person2#: You're promising. Just follow your dream and never give up.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I will.","summary":"John dreamed to be a pilot and #Person1# dreamed to be a scientist. Then they talk about the practical dream at present.","topic":"dream"}
{"fname":"train_7662","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Hi Sweetie. I'm home. Um, I'm home!\n#Person2#: Oh, hi honey. Welcome home. How was you day?\n#Person1#: Well ...\n#Person2#: That's good.\n#Person1#: It was terrible. The company is going to lay off about 50 people, and I might be one of them.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's nice.\n#Person1#: That's nice? You're not even listening.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: So, what did I tell you?\n#Person2#: Um, you said that the company ... something about 60 employees, um ... and you might be one of them ... or something like that.\n#Person1#: No, that's not what I said.\n#Person2#: Oh?\n#Person1#: The problem is you never listen. Never! So look. I bought you this book. Here. Read it.\n#Person2#: What? Now what? Big Egos, Little Ears: Getting Your Husband Out of the Clouds. What's this? What? And you paid $35 dollars for it?\n#Person1#: No. YOU did. I used YOUR credit card.\n#Person2#: Oh, whatever. Um, so, what great secrets does the book contain that I don't know already?\n#Person1#: Okay. First of all ....\n#Person2#: Okay. I know, I know. I know what you're going to say.\n#Person1#: No, you DON'T know. The first thing is not to interrupt and think you know what I'm going to say. Hold your tongue for once and give me a chance to share my feelings before you come up with some witty response.\n#Person2#: Okay. I got it ... I think.\n#Person1#: I hope. Number two. Show me that you're listening. Stop checking Facebook while I'm talking to you, turn off the TV, look me in the eyes. Anything to show me that you're paying attention.\n#Person2#: Right. Uh, so what's for dinner?\n#Person1#: See ... see!\n#Person2#: Hahah. I'm sorry. I'm just joking.\n#Person1#: It's not funny. It's not funny!! So QUIT LAUGHING!! And don't tell me what to do to fix my problems either. Most of the time, I don't need solutions. I just need you to listen to my feelings.\n#Person2#: Okay. I guess I haven't listened enough.\n#Person1#: No. You don't listen very much.\n#Person2#: And I haven't shown much empathy. I am sorry.\n#Person1#: No.\n#Person2#: And, well, I should have been better. How about if I read a couple of chapters and then we talk about it? Is that okay?\n#Person1#: Yeah. That would be nice. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# might be laid off but #Person2# is not listening at all. #Person1# asks #Person2# to let #Person1# share #Person1# feelings and listen to #Person1#. But #Person2# is still joking after hearing that which makes #Person1# very angry. #Person2# then understands #Person2#'s problems and apologize for it.","topic":"argument between couples"}
{"fname":"train_7663","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's ten o'clock. I'm going to have to be leaving.\n#Person2#: Leaving? Already?\n#Person1#: Yes. I've got to get up early tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: OK. Stop over again sometime.\n#Person1#: Sure. Thank you very much for your dinner. See you then.\n#Person2#: See you then.","summary":"#Person1# has to get up early so #Person1# says goodbye to #Person2#.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_7664","dialogue":"#Person1#: I read the instructions, but I'm still not sure how to use my cell phone.\n#Person2#: Actually, it's pretty easy. First of all, don't forget to turn it on.\n#Person1#: Got it!\n#Person2#: Then dial the number. And remember to press the 'send' button.\n#Person1#: That's all?\n#Person2#: Pretty much. Just make sure to recharge the batteries every few weeks. And try not to drop it. It's fragile.\n#Person1#: Good advice.\n#Person2#: And one more thing: Be sure to pay the phone bill every month!","summary":"#Person2# teaches #Person1# to use cell phones and reminds #Person1# of paying the phone bill.","topic":"cell phone"}
{"fname":"train_7665","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have a busy week?\n#Person2#: Emm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer.\n#Person1#: You did? Thank godness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for two weeks last time.\n#Person2#: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again, by the way.\n#Person1#: Sure, no problem. So how do you like your computer?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's really cool. I use it everyday.\n#Person1#: Really? Are you using it for class? I mean you're working on the paper now, right?\n#Person2#: Emm, yeah, yeah, but I don't use it for class.\n#Person1#: So what do you use it for?\n#Person2#: Emm, actually, I just watch DVDs on it all week.","summary":"#Person2# bought a computer and thanks #Person1# for lending #Person1#'s computer to #Person2#. #Person2# uses #Person2#'s computer to watch DVDs.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_7666","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, can I go to a movie this week with Shannon?\n#Person2#: Let me look at the calendar here. Hmm. When are you thinking about going to a movie?\n#Person1#: Uh, we're thinking about seeing a movie on Wednesday after school.\n#Person2#: Well, that's not going to work. You haven't practiced your piano at all for an entire week, so you have to catch up on that.\n#Person1#: What about Friday?\n#Person2#: Uh uh. Forget that idea.\n#Person1#: And Saturday?\n#Person2#: Well, you have to take an English class in the morning. And then, we have to clean out the garage. You said you'd help. Well, that should only take a couple of hours. And then, after that, you can go to the movie.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Can I go and see the nine o'clock showing?\n#Person2#: The five o'clock showing!\n#Person1#: How about the seven o'clock showing?\n#Person2#: And why are you so concerned about the show time?\n#Person1#: Well, I don't know if I'll get all of my homework done before then.\n#Person2#: Sorry, but I want you to get to bed early that night, and so, I can drop you off at the movie theatre about 4:30, so you'll have time to get tickets.\n#Person1#: Okay. Thanks, Dad.","summary":"#Person2# allows #Person1# to see a movie when #Person1# finished the English class and cleaning out the garage on Saturday. #Person1# is concerned about the showtime. #Person2# will drop #Person1# off at the movie theatre at about 4:30.","topic":"see a movie"}
{"fname":"train_7667","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Hillton Hotel. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. My name is William Woods. I'd like to book a single room with bath.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid the single room has booked out, what about the double room with bath?\n#Person2#: That's OK. By the way, how much is the fee per night?\n#Person1#: $ 65. When will you be arriving and leaving, Sir?\n#Person2#: From Monday, August 23rd to Saturday, August 28th.\n#Person1#: Quite all right, Sir. Mr. William Woods, double room with bath, six nights. Is it right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's it. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"William Woods books a double room with a bath from Monday to Saturday for $ 65 per night.","topic":"room reservation"}
{"fname":"train_7668","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see the large crowd on the street corner when you came to school this morning?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. What was that all about?\n#Person1#: A serious accident happened. A drunk driver hit a bus full of passengers.\n#Person2#: Oh dear! A lot of people must have been hurt or even killed?\n#Person1#: You are right! All the injured people were taken to the hospital immediately.\n#Person2#: I hope so. Drivers must be careful, especially during rush hour.\n#Person1#: I agree with you. We will all be safe if everyone obeys the traffic rules.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that a drunk driver hit a bus and it caused a large crowd on the street corner.","topic":"traffic accident"}
{"fname":"train_7669","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dr. Smith, you were a political journalist in America and I was told that you've chosen to live here, a mountain village like this in the Himalayan Community. Could you please tell me why you came to India and settled down here?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I came to India a year ago to have a better understanding of the country. After I arrived, I had to find a place where I could live and write. Of course there were many places for me to choose. But after some months I settled down happily in this village because I like the countryside better and it is a little cooler than those in the plains.\n#Person1#: Have you ever thought of a typical village as a better choice?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. Yet no such thing exists. In fact I wasted a lot of time looking for the typical village. Conditions vary too widely. But the villages I stayed in had much in common- poverty, dirt, and ignorance.\n#Person1#: But in spite of all this, you still feel very happy. Is the experience in this country so important to you that you came all the way from the United States?\n#Person2#: Well, that's also the question that the villagers ask me. They think that I'm crazy to give up my comfortable life in the United States and isolate myself from the outside world in this remote village, like a retired old man Why have I come? I've put aside my work as a political journalist because my ideas have changed. I've come to believe that what is happening in the Third World is more important than anything else. But to understand how three-quarters of the world's people live, and how their future might affect the rest of the world, I feel that I first have to try and share their way of life.\n#Person1#: I must say I find your view on this issue very convincing. I'm sure when you go back to your own country you'll find your stay here very rewarding.","summary":"Dr. Smith wanted to find a place to live and write in India and he settled down happily in the village. Dr. Smith believes that what is happening in the Third World is more important than anything else so he gave up his comfortable life and came to this village to try and share their way of life.","topic":"live in village"}
{"fname":"train_7670","dialogue":"#Person1#: are you still coming to my place for dinner tomorrow night? \n#Person2#: of course. Is the dinner still on? \n#Person1#: yes, I was just wondering how you and your roommate were planning on coming to my place. \n#Person2#: we were planning on walking both ways since the weather is still nice. \n#Person1#: that's what I thought you would do. Listen, I live in a bit of a rough neighborhood. It's just down the street from all the bars. You probably don't want to be walking around after dark. \n#Person2#: it can't be that bad. \n#Person1#: I wish it wasn't, but there is actually a lot of crime and prostitution around here. \n#Person2#: really? I never would have guessed. The criminals must only come out in the evenings, because I've never noticed anything strange when I've been at your house in the daytime. \n#Person1#: do me a favor, and take a taxi. It'd make me feel a lot better. \n#Person2#: ok, we will. How do you get around in the evenings? \n#Person1#: when I first moved in, I walked everywhere. But within a week, I had my purse stolen, just a block away from the police station! Now, I always take public transportation. \n#Person2#: has anything else happened to you? \n#Person1#: nothing else has happened to me, but I have seen quite a few fights on the streets after the bars close. \n#Person2#: well, we'll be careful. Thanks for letting me know. ","summary":"#Person2# and #Person2#'s roommates planned on walking to #Person1#'s place for dinner, but #Person1# advises #Person2# to take a taxi because the house is in a high crime area. #Person1# also tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s purse was stolen when #Person1# first moved in.","topic":"crime prevention"}
{"fname":"train_7671","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any shoes like these? \n#Person2#: What size? \n#Person1#: Size five. \n#Person2#: What colour? \n#Person1#: Black. \n#Person2#: I'm sorry. We don't haven any. \n#Person1#: But my sister bought this pair last month. \n#Person2#: Did she buy them here? \n#Person1#: No, she bought them in the U. S. \n#Person2#: We had some shoes like those a month ago, but we don't have any now. \n#Person1#: Can you get a pair for me please? \n#Person2#: I'm afraid that I can't. They were in fashion last year and the year before last. But they're not in fashion this year. These shoes are in fashion now. \n#Person1#: They look very uncomfortable. \n#Person2#: They are very uncomfortable. But women always wear uncomfortable shoes! ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they don't have the kind of shoes of #Person1#'s interest because they are not in fashion this year.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7672","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dick, I've decided not to rent that house. \n#Person2#: But yesterday you said you would rent it. \n#Person1#: I've changed my mind. \n#Person2#: Why is that? \n#Person1#: Well, I think maybe I should find a house that is closer to where I work. \n#Person2#: Maybe you're right. ","summary":"#Person1# has decided not to rent a house and find another one closer to #Person1#'s workplace.","topic":"house renting"}
{"fname":"train_7673","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard about Anlesen David? \n#Person2#: No, have they have another fight? \n#Person1#: No, they got engageed. \n#Person2#: You must be joking. Those two. \n#Person1#: Well, my dear. I didn't believe either. But got it straight form the horse's mouth. Davi called me this morning. \n#Person2#: So when did this happen? \n#Person1#: Last weekend , while they were on the sik trip. \n#Person2#: Well, I believe it now, and when are they are getting marry? \n#Person1#: Next june. \n#Person2#: I can hardly believe it. ","summary":"#Person1# says David got engaged and will get married next June. #Person2# is really surprised.","topic":"engagement"}
{"fname":"train_7674","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of smoking? \n#Person2#: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others. \n#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking? \n#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes. \n#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy. \n#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways. \n#Person1#: How about painting a warning on each cigarette packet? \n#Person2#: Maybe it can take effect. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks smoking is harmful and discusses ways to stop smoking with #Person1#.","topic":"smoking"}
{"fname":"train_7675","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing here, Tom?\n#Person2#: I am organizing my fishing equipment.\n#Person1#: What for?\n#Person2#: I'm going fishing with my best friend.\n#Person1#: So you really like fishing huh?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I do.\n#Person1#: When did you first become interested in fishing?\n#Person2#: Long ago. You know my father really likes fishing. When I was a child, he took my brother and me to the riverside to go fishing. It was around that time that I started to get into it.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.","summary":"Tom is going fishing and he has been interested in it since he was a child.","topic":"fishing"}
{"fname":"train_7676","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John. What are your plans for the weekend?\n#Person2#: Huh? My plans? Nothing really. Probably read some books or play on my computer. Why?\n#Person1#: Well, I want to invite you to my home for dinner. So we can get to know each other better.\n#Person2#: You want to invite me to dinner? But we've been in the same class for the past 2 years and you've never even spoken to me before.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. We seldom have the chance to talk. I'm always playing with my friends and having fun, while you always have your face in a book.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Well, I guess I can come. Thanks. Actually, I do feel like relaxing. I have been working all week on science project.\n#Person1#: Really? I haven't even started it yet. Science is so boring.\n#Person2#: You haven't started it yet? Listen, maybe you should spend this weekend doing the project. It really is a lot of work. We can have dinner next weekend.\n#Person1#: No, no. It has to be this weekend. Hey, I know, you're good at science and have already done the project. So after dinner, maybe you can do my project.\n#Person2#: Do your project?\n#Person1#: I... I mean, help me do my project. Just bring your books and the project plan. It shouldn't take you...Ah... I mean us, long to finish.\n#Person2#: Us? Yeah, I see. Listen, Mary, I've just remembered. I'm busy this weekend, so I won't be able to make it to dinner.","summary":"Mary invites John to her home for dinner. But then John finds the fact is that Mary wants John to help her with her science project. So John makes an excuse and declines her invitation.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7677","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your dinner party last Sunday?\n#Person2#: I think it went pretty well, all of the 10 guests really seemed to enjoy themselves.\n#Person1#: That's nice.\n#Person2#: But we shouldn't have invited my boss again. We can never get him to leave.\n#Person1#: Really? How late did he stay this time? Until midnight?\n#Person2#: Later than that. He stayed till 2:00 o'clock in the morning, and we both had to get up early.\n#Person1#: You should have just asked him to leave earlier.\n#Person2#: Well, it's pretty difficult to do that to one's boss.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the party was good but they shouldn't have invited #Person2#'s boss because he stayed too late.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_7678","dialogue":"#Person1#: I missed the TV news last night. What was the lead story on the news?\n#Person2#: Some actress was in court for driving without a license.\n#Person1#: What was the second story?\n#Person2#: Some actor married a woman young enough to be his daughter.\n#Person1#: What was the third story?\n#Person2#: A bull chased a man in a supermarket?\n#Person1#: Oh, those are all silly news stories.","summary":"#Person2# shares three silly yesterday's TV news stories with #Person1#.","topic":"TV news"}
{"fname":"train_7679","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do a lot of people do mountain running?\n#Person2#: Yes, the runs take place in the countryside. The areas like the Lake District in the Highlands of Scotland are very popular. But this doesn't stop people from the city taking part. For example, I drive to my club for my city apartment.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me the history of mountain running?\n#Person2#: Well, there are records of people doing this going back nearly 1000 years. It was always been connected with country fairs and festivals. Overtime it became official, and nowadays a run is operated usually on its own.\n#Person1#: Hmm, what are the tougher courses like?\n#Person2#: There is a race called the Dragons Back, which takes place over 5 days and over a distance of 200 miles. But before you sign up for it, I should point out that only people with lots of experience are allowed to enter.\n#Person1#: How can you get started in the sport?\n#Person2#: Well, you start with something easy and work your way up to more challenging runs. If you want to enter races, you'll find their graded in terms of distance and height. But just as people who do road running won't necessarily run a marathon, you don't have to enter mountain running races.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the mountain running takes place in the countryside and introduces its history. #Person2# tells that Dragons Back is only for experienced people and people should start with something easy and work their way up to more challenging runs.","topic":"mountain running"}
{"fname":"train_7680","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of music do you like listening to?\n#Person2#: I like music that has a fast beat and it's lively, like dance music which is sometimes too loud, though. You prefer classical music, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I find it very relaxing. I often listen to Mozart or bach in the evening after a hard day at work.\n#Person2#: I must admit that I like several pieces of classical music.\n#Person1#: Classical music is supposed to be good for your brain, research suggests that it makes your brain more active, students who listen to classical music while studying perform better.\n#Person2#: Really? Perhaps I should listen to classical music often. I heard that listening to classical music is helpful in reducing stress.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's why I listen to it in the evenings. I usually play it as background music while I'm cooking or doing other housework. But in the early morning when I get up, I prefer to listen to folk music which is more traditional.","summary":"#Person2# likes lively music that has a fast beat, while #Person1# prefers classical ones. #Person1# says classical music is good for people's brain and #Person1# usually listens to it in the evenings to relax.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_7681","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am waiting for a fax but just now I found there ' s something wrong with the fax machine.\n#Person2#: What ' s wrong with the fax machine? Is it urgent?\n#Person1#: Yes, very urgent. And there is no other fax machine around. And the office of our boss is closed, so I can not use his machine either. And his secretary is out. Do you have any suggestion?\n#Person2#: Either call this extension number 0085 or ask them to send the fax to you as e-mail, you print it out.","summary":"#Person1# needs to use the fax machine urgently but it's not working properly. #Person2# suggests #Person1# call an extension number for help.","topic":"fax machine"}
{"fname":"train_7682","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my God! I've been cheated!\n#Person2#: What? What did you buy?\n#Person1#: It's a brick! I can't believe how stupid I was. Damn it!\n#Person2#: What is it? Why did you buy a brick?\n#Person1#: There was a guy on the sidewalk.He had three new boxes, Panasonic video camera boxes.He said he had to get rid of them quick.\n#Person2#: And?\n#Person1#: So he said he'd sell me one for twenty dollars. A four-hundred-dollar camera for twenty bucks.\n#Person2#: And it's a brick?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: I can't believe how stupid you are. Why didn't you open the box?\n#Person1#: I wanted to. But he said, no, the box is still in its plastic wrap from the store.If it's opened, other people won't believe it's new.\n#Person2#: So he had the boxes wrapped in plastic.\n#Person1#: Yes, it was the kind of perfect plastic wrap that comes with new products.Look, it even had a bar-code price sticker on it! It looked brand new.\n#Person2#: But why would a guy be selling new video cameras for twenty dollars?\n#Person1#: He said he had to get rid of them. They were stolen.\n#Person2#: Aha! Now I understand.You were trying to buy stolen goods on the sidewalk.So, what I think is, you deserve to get cheated!\n#Person1#: C'mon, don't blame me! I thought it was a new camera. We could use it.We were even thinking about buying a camera. I don't understand how he could have such a perfect-looking box.\n#Person2#: That's no problem.He just has a friend who works in a shop that can do plastic wrap. That's easy.And probably it's the same shop he got the boxes from.Maybe his friend works in an electronics store. They sell video cameras there.Probably they had a couple video camera boxes lying around.So they get the idea of wrapping bricks to sell to fools like you.Twenty dollars a brick. That's a good profit if they can sell enough bricks.\n#Person1#: You're right, Sarah. I was a fool. I can't believe it. How could I fall for such a trick?","summary":"#Person1# tells Sarah that #Person1# was cheated into buying a brick as a camera for twenty dollars as the guy claimed that he had to get rid of these stolen cameras. Sarah blames #Person1# for trying to buy stolen goods.","topic":"being cheated"}
{"fname":"train_7683","dialogue":"#Person1#: Just as the saying goes, every potter praises his own pot. You should pay special attention to selling yourself properly in the interview.\n#Person2#: It is especially important for the graduates who step into the job market for the first time.\n#Person1#: You'd better prepare what you are going to say in advance, in order to have a good performance in the interview.\n#Person2#: The contents should be mainly descriptions of your background. And the length depends on the particular situation.\n#Person1#: Only when you are aware of what the interviewer will be interested in, can you make a targeted preparation.\n#Person2#: To sell yourself successfully, you should leave the interviewer a deep impression.\n#Person1#: Selling yourself should go straight to the point, and the statement should be clear and brief.\n#Person2#: It should also be truthful and realistic. Do not blindly blow your own horn.\n#Person1#: You should particularly state your strong points which are closely related to the position you are applying for.\n#Person2#: While you should not omit your weak points, they need to be described appropriately\n#Person1#: Time permitted, you could add certain examples to your description.\n#Person2#: Besides, in the interview, it is best that you make corresponding adjustments to apply your prepared contents flexibly.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are introducing to the audience some job interview skills. Interviewees, especially graduates, need to sell themselves by preparing in advance, being truthful and realistic, and making corresponding adjustments to leave a deep impression.","topic":"job interview skills"}
{"fname":"train_7684","dialogue":"#Person1#: Billy, you are late again.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry I'm late. I overslept. Is the manager here today?\n#Person1#: Yes he ' s in his office.\n#Person2#: Oh, I hope he didn't notice me.\n#Person1#: Don't take any chances. It'd be best if you told him and promised not to be late again. He's already mad at you for last 2 times. Any more and he might fire you.\n#Person2#: You said it. It won't happen again. Do you really think he'd fire me?\n#Person1#: I think he might. You'd better go to his office.\n#Person2#: You are probably right. I'll go right now and apologize. I try hard not to be late but it is difficult with Beijing traffic.\n#Person1#: Good luck!","summary":"Bill's late again because of oversleeping. #Person1# warns that Billy might be fired by the manager and suggest Billy apologize.","topic":"late for work"}
{"fname":"train_7685","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, could we have two orange juice smoothies?\n#Person2#: Would you like those with yogurt?\n#Person1#: Sure, why not?\n#Person2#: What else would you like to add? We highly recommend caterpillar fungus.\n#Person1#: Caterpillar fungus?! What the heck is that?\n#Person2#: It ' s a special kind of Chinese herb. It ' s good for you!","summary":"#Person1# wants two orange juice smoothies with yogurt and #Person2# recommends caterpillar fungus.","topic":"buy drinks"}
{"fname":"train_7686","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, Amy, look at that number.\n#Person2#: What's so great about it?\n#Person1#: What do you mean? It's a scrim.\n#Person2#: Not to me, I wouldn't be caught dead in that.\n#Person1#: I love that kind of stuff.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you seem to like those styles.\n#Person1#: Sure do. I get a kick out of looking punk.\n#Person2#: This one looks really expensive though.\n#Person1#: I don't care how much it costs. I'm rolling in it.\n#Person2#: Lucky you! I can't buy anything else. I'm flat broke.\n#Person1#: I got a replace my party outfit, I trashed it last week.\n#Person2#: Why did you drag me into this? I've spent a week salary.\n#Person1#: Are you on the level? You're the one who called me, remember?\n#Person2#: Just joking, Tonia. I've got some wonderful clothes. Let's go and have a close look at your outfit.","summary":"Tonia and Amy are window-shopping. Tonia has trashed her party outfit. Amy has got some wonderful clothes and will help with Tonia's outfit.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7687","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Pauline's Furniture Store, Faye speaking. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I ordered a dining table last week. The order arrived today, but there are several scratches on the surface of the table. I would like to exchange it.\n#Person1#: I'm terribly sorry about that. We could take it back and deliver a new one to you early next week. Would that suit you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm hosting a dinner party this weekend. Couldn't you make it any sooner?\n#Person1#: Please hold on, I'll just check with the delivery department.\n#Person2#: OK, thank you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to exchange the scratched table ordered last week and wants #Person1# to deliver the new one sooner because #Person1#'ll hold a dinner party this weekend.","topic":"exchange a table"}
{"fname":"train_7688","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you met the new girl?\n#Person2#: No. Have you?\n#Person1#: She's one of the prettiest girls at the school.\n#Person2#: What does she look like?\n#Person1#: Well, she's quite short.\n#Person2#: How tall would you say that she is?\n#Person1#: I would say she's only 5 feet.\n#Person2#: What about her facial features?\n#Person1#: She has light brown eyes, absolutely beautiful.\n#Person2#: I think I know who you're talking about.\n#Person1#: Have you seen her?\n#Person2#: I think that I have.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the new girl at the school and describes her appearance.","topic":"new girl"}
{"fname":"train_7689","dialogue":"#Person1#: Order in the court!\n#Person2#: I would like to make my plea.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: I would like to plead not guilty.\n#Person1#: You do realize that all the evidence points to you?\n#Person2#: I know. But I did not do it.\n#Person1#: How do you figure that?\n#Person2#: I didn't commit the crime.\n#Person1#: Do you know who did?\n#Person2#: If I tell you who did, will you release me?\n#Person1#: I'm sure we can work out some kind of deal.\n#Person2#: I'll tell you all you need to know.","summary":"#Person2# pleads not guilty and will tell #Person1# everything if #Person1# releases #Person2#.","topic":"court"}
{"fname":"train_7690","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. How can I be of service?\n#Person2#: I'd like to pay this cash into my account please. I usually do it at the machine, but the queue is very long today.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm sorry about that. One of our Atms is down and we are waiting for it to be repaired, but it should be up and running again very soon.\n#Person2#: I see. Here's my Bank Book.\n#Person1#: You need to fill out the deposit slip as well. Here you go, Madam.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# pays some cash into her account with #Person1#'s assistance since one of the ATMs is down.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_7691","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's a beautiful day here in New Zealand at the Men's Volleyball world championship. My name is Rick Fields and I'm joined by the man with the plan, Bob Copeland.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Rick. We'Ve got a very exciting encounter ahead of us today as two powerhouse teams, Brazil and China, face off against each other and try to qualify for the next round. Without a doubt, both teams are in top shape and this will prove to be a competitive match.\n#Person1#: The ref signals the start of the game and here we go. Ribero serves and China quickly receives the ball. Chen bumps it to the setter, and. . . a very nice set by Chen!\n#Person2#: Xu spikes it! Wow, what a great hit! The Brazilian blockers anticipated the play and tried to block him but he managed to get the ball in!\n#Person1#: It's China's service now. What a superb jump serve by Li, oh, and we have a let serve. The ball was coming in fast and almost made it over the net.\n#Person2#: Brazil calls for a time out and we'll be right back, after a short commercial break.","summary":"Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are commentating on the match of Men's Volleyball between China and Brazil.","topic":"volleyball match"}
{"fname":"train_7692","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you mind if we call on you this evening?\n#Person2#: Of course not, we'd be happy if you could come. What time will you be able to come?\n#Person1#: How about seven o'clock?\n#Person2#: Fine. We'll be expecting you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to call on #Person2# at 7. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"call"}
{"fname":"train_7693","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steve, you look pale. What happened?\n#Person2#: I didn't sleep a wink last night.\n#Person1#: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned. Maybe I can help you.\n#Person2#: Well, I am under a lot of pressure. My boss is very pushy. He assigned me three projects. Now the deadlines are near, and I still have not finished all of my projects.\n#Person1#: Is there anything I can do to help you?\n#Person2#: Well, I guess no one can help me but myself. For the moment, I just need someone to talk to, so that I can relieve my stress.","summary":"Steve tells #Person1# he's stressed because he hasn't finished all the projects his boss assigned to him.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_7694","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am not certain, but I think I might ask to be considered for the new job.\n#Person2#: Why are you considering trying for it?\n#Person1#: I think that I might like it, but I am still thinking about it.\n#Person2#: What is it about this job that appeals to you?\n#Person1#: I think that I would enjoy the position but there isn't a lot of creativity involved.\n#Person2#: Yes, you could be right. There is a lot to consider.\n#Person1#: I am also wondering about the pay.\n#Person2#: Would a slight decrease in pay be worth it for a new opportunity for growth?\n#Person1#: I am thinking that might be the case.\n#Person2#: I think you should give it a shot. What do you have to lose? You can always change your mind.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is considering the new job. #Person1# thinks #Person1# might enjoy the job but there isn't much creativity involved, and a slight decrease in pay might be worth the growth.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_7695","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to try something different today.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: I want a different hair style.\n#Person2#: What style do you want?\n#Person1#: Can you make my hair short?\n#Person2#: Exactly how short do you want it?\n#Person1#: Make it a few inches long.\n#Person2#: Are you sure you want me to cut it that short?\n#Person1#: I've been thinking about this for a while now.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'll do it if you're positive that this is what you want.\n#Person1#: I honestly want my hair that short.\n#Person2#: All right, then let's begin.","summary":"#Person1# wants to cut #Person1#'s hair short and #Person2#'ll make it for #Person1#.","topic":"new haircut"}
{"fname":"train_7696","dialogue":"#Person1#: Joseph, who is that woman?\n#Person2#: That's Susan.\n#Person1#: What does she do for work?\n#Person2#: She's a lawyer.\n#Person1#: Is she American?\n#Person2#: No, but she speaks English fluently.\n#Person1#: She's really tall. Do you know her?\n#Person2#: Yes, I know her. We're friends.\n#Person1#: Who's that man standing next to her?\n#Person2#: Which man?\n#Person1#: That short guy on her right. What's his name?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's Matt.\n#Person1#: He's really good looking.\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Do you know him?\n#Person2#: I don't know him, but I think my sister does.\n#Person1#: Is he married?\n#Person2#: Yes, he's married.\n#Person1#: I remember now. I met him before.","summary":"#Person1# asks Joseph about the woman and the man standing next to her. Joseph tells #Person1# their names and other information.","topic":"know new people"}
{"fname":"train_7697","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julie, what's on the tube?\n#Person2#: nothing but bench of commercials. These days the amount of commercials is amazing.\n#Person1#: yeah. Maybe we can change to another channel. what about the sports channel? Let's see if there's a game on.\n#Person2#: okay. Nope, it's a replay of yesterday's soccer match between Brazil and Spain.\n#Person1#: it was a good game, but not good enough to watch again. Keep surfing.\n#Person2#: alright. Hmm, this movie is a rerun. . . I don't know how many times I've seen this show. . . Commercial again. . . and a replay of the talk show. . . oh no, this show is terrible, you don't wanna watch it.\n#Person1#: oh, what is it?\n#Person2#: it's a total rip-off of an American reality show, but the imitation is unbearably clumsy.\n#Person1#: oh, I know this kind of shows. Sometimes they really piss me off. If I wanted reality, I'd go outside.\n#Person2#: yeah. . . it seems what we have on TV now are either repeats, or commercials, or low-quality shows. There's really nothing to watch.\n#Person1#: I don't get it. We have more than 100 channels and there's still nothing good on! Maybe we should just turn off the TV, get outside, and do something real.\n#Person2#: cool.","summary":"Julie tells #Person1# that there are only replays of the games or commercials, or low-quality shows on TV. #Person1# gets disappointed and suggests going outside and doing something real.","topic":"tv shows"}
{"fname":"train_7698","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this watch yours?\n#Person2#: No, it isn't mine. I blundered upon it under the sofa. Do youknow whose watch it is?\n#Person1#: Let me have a look. It's mine. I have been looking for it, but just cannot find it. It's present from my father.\n#Person2#: Well, here you are. Remember to put it in a proper place.","summary":"#Person2# blundered up a watch under the sofa and #Person1# tells #Person2# it's #Person1#'s watch.","topic":"watch"}
{"fname":"train_7699","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to have these shirts washed and ironed.\n#Person2#: Ok, do you want us to use starch?\n#Person1#: Yes, heavy starch in the collar, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. Your shirts will be ready by Thursday morning. Anything else?\n#Person1#: I also have a suit to be dry-cleaned. Can I fetch it the day after tomorrow? It's urgent.\n#Person2#: No problem, sir.\n#Person1#: Could you please tell me when your laundry opens and closes?\n#Person2#: We remain open from 9am till 8p m.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Here is your laundry ticket, sir.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I'd like to get my laundry.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. May I have your laundry ticket, please?\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Yes, they are ready to go.\n#Person1#: Can you sew on these buttons?\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: How much for the shirts?\n#Person2#: 10 dollars.\n#Person1#: Here is the money, keep the change.\n#Person2#: Thank you, bye.","summary":"#Person1# wants to have his shirts washed and ironed. #Person1# then asks for an urgent dry-cleaning of a suit the day after tomorrow with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"laundry"}
{"fname":"train_7700","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are in the pink recently. How do you make it?\n#Person2#: Well, I attend an aerobic class three times a week.\n#Person1#: Are you tired after class?\n#Person2#: No. And on the contrary, I feel young, fresh and energetic.","summary":"#Person2#'s been pink recently because #Person2# takes an aerobic class regularly.","topic":"sport"}
{"fname":"train_7701","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has my package arrived?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. What does it look like?\n#Person1#: It's quite a delicate piece of equipment, so I hope it was well-packed. It's oblong-shaped, about 50 cm long. It's made of metal.\n#Person2#: There's a large wooden crate in the corner which I haven't unpacked yet. It might be in there.","summary":"#Person1# inquires about #Person1#'s package. #Person2# tells #Person1# to find it in a large wooden crate in the corner.","topic":"package"}
{"fname":"train_7702","dialogue":"#Person1#: Verry sorry to have kept you waiting so long. What do you want, Madam?\n#Person2#: I want haircut and perm.\n#Person1#: How long would you like your haircut today?\n#Person2#: Just cut a little off.\n#Person1#: You wanna tight, medium or naturally curly perm?\n#Person2#: I'd like to have medium.\n#Person1#: How about you hair style?\n#Person2#: Can you tell me my choices?\n#Person1#: Well, with perm we can do very kinds patterns such as bob, chocolate hairstyle or bang. Which do you prefer?\n#Person2#: I want the chocolate one. I want to have it the big waves.\n#Person1#: It looks wonderful.\n#Person2#: Turn the chair I can see myself in the mirror.\n#Person1#: What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: Beautifully done, many thanks.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to cut her hair a little off and do a medium chocolate perm. #Person2# likes the haircut very much.","topic":"haircut"}
{"fname":"train_7703","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Gary, great to see you again. Please have a seat. So tell me, what seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Thanks, doc. I'Ve got a really bad toothache! I can't eat anything, and look, my face is all swollen. I think it might be my wisdom tooth.\n#Person1#: Well, let's have a look. Open wide. Hmm. . . this doesn't look good. Well, it looks like you have a cavity and your crown is loose. We'll need to put in a filling before it gets any worse, and the crown probably needs to be refitted. I'm going to order some x-rays.\n#Person2#: Is it gonna hurt?\n#Person1#: No, not at all! Just lay back and relax.","summary":"There's something wrong with Gray's wisdom tooth. #Person1# will put in a filling and order some x-rays.","topic":"tooth problem"}
{"fname":"train_7704","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am really exhausted, you know, I have been working without the weekend for two weeks. My boss always asks us to work overtime.\n#Person2#: Does your boss pay you for the over-time work?\n#Person1#: No. But he provides free meals and sometimes gives us some small gifts. Many of us get very tired of this, and we'd rather have weekends than stay in the office.\n#Person2#: He should know that this is against the Labor Law in our country. Legally, employees should get double pay if asked to do extra work during the weekend or on holidays.\n#Person1#: We all know about that, but we have no choice. The chairman of the trade union says he is going to negotiate with the management.\n#Person2#: I suggest that you go to the lawyers'office to get some help.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. I think we will soon come to a solution to the problem.","summary":"#Person1# complains to #Person2# about being forced to work overtime. #Person2# suggests going to the lawyers'office to get some help.","topic":"unfair pay"}
{"fname":"train_7705","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, this is Mary.\n#Person2#: Good morning, this is Jane. This is Apple Co. Ltd.\n#Person1#: Hello, Jane! Is that the Human Resource Department?\n#Person2#: Yes, this is. May I help you?\n#Person1#: I had an interview with your company two weeks ago. I am calling to ask about the interview result. I hope you can give me a positive reply.\n#Person2#: Oh, the results have come out, and I can tell you. . . Yes, I find your name. You are hired. Congratulations!\n#Person1#: Thank you! I am glad to hear that. When would it be convenient for me to start working?\n#Person2#: Next Monday morning.\n#Person1#: What is the starting salary for me?\n#Person2#: Your starting salary is 2500 yuan a month, and after you become a permanent employee, it will be higher.\n#Person1#: I appreciate the offer. I will come on time next Monday. See you then!\n#Person2#: See you!","summary":"Mary phones Jane to inquire about the result of the interview. Jane tells her that she is hired and she can start work next Monday.","topic":"interview result"}
{"fname":"train_7706","dialogue":"#Person1#: What position have you held before?\n#Person2#: I have been a salesman.\n#Person1#: Would you tell me the general description of your present job?\n#Person2#: I am in charge of the trading department.\n#Person1#: What made you decide to change your job?\n#Person2#: I'm working in a small company where further promotion is impossible.\n#Person1#: Why do you leave your present company?\n#Person2#: I never easily give up something that is valuable. Before I decided to quit that position, I had made a thorough analysis of things like what I would gain and what I would lose here in your company. You know, Shanghai is always a fascinating place to me, full of challenges as well as hopes. In addition to this, I have the specialized knowledge and the necessary experience of making a good. Of course, opportunities to work abroad and a higher salary are also important to me. So I believe it's worthwhile to come here to work.\n#Person1#: Why did you pick this organization?\n#Person2#: I'm very much interested in the position.\n#Person1#: What made you decide to join our company?\n#Person2#: I believe I would have better opportunities with a small but rapidly expanding company like yours.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about his past working experience as a salesman, the reason he leaves his present company, and the reason he picks #Person1#'s company.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7707","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, what's the matter with you?\n#Person2#: I've got a sore throat and my chest hurts.\n#Person1#: Have you got a headache?\n#Person2#: Yes, I ache all over.\n#Person1#: Are you coughing much?\n#Person2#: A little bit.\n#Person1#: Now, let me listen to your chest. Ah, you have a temperature. Breathe deeply. That's right. Well, don't worry, it's only a throat infection. There's nothing wrong with your lungs. And how is your appetite?\n#Person2#: It's gone completely.\n#Person1#: Show me your tongue, please. All right, stay in bed and keep yourself warm. I'll prescribe some pills for you to take.\n#Person2#: Is that all doctor?\n#Person1#: Yes. You'll be better in a few days, I'm sure.\n#Person2#: Thank you, doctor. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s symptoms. #Person1# gives #Person2# a physical check and will prescribe some pills for #Person2#.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_7708","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mary, it's me, Mike. Am I calling at a bad time?\n#Person2#: No, not really.\n#Person1#: I have invited some of my friends to dinner at my house this evening. I thought maybe you'd like to come, too.\n#Person2#: Well, that sounds good, but I'm afraid I've got to do some reading for my English course.\n#Person1#: Today is Friday. You've got to relax and enjoy yourself at the weekend.\n#Person2#: I know. But there is a lot of reading to do. Besides, I really ought to do my washing this evening.\n#Person1#: Then would you like to come just for a drink later on instead?\n#Person2#: Actually, I'd like to go to bed early tonight. I'm a bit tired.\n#Person1#: All right. Have a good rest. I'll call you again tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Don't call me early. I usually sleep until eleven on Saturdays.\n#Person1#: What? That'll be too late for our Saturday country drive.\n#Person2#: Did I say I'll go with you for a drive to the country?\n#Person1#: No, but I have already planned everything.\n#Person2#: Listen, Mike. I like to plan my own days myself.","summary":"Mike invites Mary to the party but Mary wants to do readings. Mikes then invites her to a drive to the country on Saturday morning but Mary wants to lie in. Mary gets impatient and tells Mike she wants to plan her own days herself.","topic":"invitation and refusal"}
{"fname":"train_7709","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Blackwood Sports Club. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like to order a set of golf clubs, please. Can you deliver them to my house?\n#Person1#: Yes, certainly. Just let me get the order form here and I'll take down your information. Can I have your name please?\n#Person2#: Bill White.\n#Person1#: And your membership number?\n#Person2#: It's G, 844-9192.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Now where would you like the golf clubs delivered?\n#Person2#: 89 Sea Road, Swansea.\n#Person1#: And could I get your email address and phone number please?\n#Person2#: My email address is bwhite@uk.net. My office number is 0782-403583 and you can reach me at home at 0782-624989.\n#Person1#: 0782-624989. Thank you.","summary":"Bill White orders a set of golf clubs at Blackwood Sports Club with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order golf clubs"}
{"fname":"train_7710","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, Mr. Sun, did you see the accident clearly?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the post office.\n#Person1#: Can you remember what time it happened?\n#Person2#: Yes, it was 4:25 by my watch.\n#Person1#: Good. Now, was the truck going fast?\n#Person2#: Yes. Well, perhaps the driver thought the traffic lights were going to change to green. But they were red.\n#Person1#: Are you sure, Mr. Sun?\n#Person2#: Yes, absolutely sure.\n#Person1#: Well, thanks a lot, Mr. Sun. Good-bye.\n#Person2#: Good-bye.","summary":"Mr. Sun witnessed the accident and tells #Person1# the detailed information.","topic":"accident witness"}
{"fname":"train_7711","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's start to study how to use computers , Paubler. It's good to know that a computer has two major parts, the hardware and the software. \n#Person2#: What's the hardware? \n#Person1#: The hardware of computer is basically all the concrete things you can touch with your hands and see with your eyes. \n#Person2#: That's seems obvious enough. then what about the software? \n#Person1#: The software of computer is all the programmes inside the computer that allow you to use the computer to do things. \n#Person2#: I see, actually the hardware is the easy part, I do want to study how to use the software. \n#Person1#: Right you are, Paubler, and since what you want to learn is how to use software , we should also learn to refer to the computer menus. \n#Person2#: Ever since I saw computer can do your project, I wanted to have a computer. ","summary":"#Person1# and Paubler are studying how to use computers and #Person1# tells Paubler about the hardware and the software.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_7712","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you? \n#Person2#: No, thanks. We are just looking around. \n#Person1#: Take your time. Please let me know if you need any help. \n#Person2#: OK, thanks. We will. \n#Person3#: Oh, Gucci, the clothes here are expensive! No wonder there are only a few people in here. \n#Person2#: Beauty costs, friend. Oh, look at this pink skirt, how cute! \n#Person3#: Believe it or not, they look cute, but not very practical. \n#Person2#: Come on, May, don't talk like my Mom. \n#Person3#: When you buy clothes, you must consider the material, quality and price. \n#Person2#: But fashion changes! \n#Person3#: Make sure the clothes can be worn for various occasions. \n#Person2#: All right, May. Hey, look, I'm sure this is the same skirt that Spice Girl wear. \n#Person3#: Definitely! Oh, I love Spice Girls! I gotta get this skirt! ","summary":"Gucci and May are shopping for clothes. Gucci acts cool at first, but she gets thrilled when May shows her the same skirt that Spice Girl wear and wants to buy it.","topic":"clothes purchase"}
{"fname":"train_7713","dialogue":"#Person1#: can you help me pick out some fabric for a suit? I'm going to get one made for a friend's wedding. \n#Person2#: sure. What kind of material do you want for the suit to be made from? \n#Person1#: it depends on the price, but I was thinking of getting a wool\/cashmere blend. \n#Person2#: that will probably be quite expensive, but the more you pay for the fabric, the longer it'll last and the better it'll look. What color do you want the suit to be? \n#Person1#: I was thinking of a brown pin-striped suit. \n#Person2#: brown, huh? Isn't that a bit dull? \n#Person1#: haven't you heard? Brown is the new black. \n#Person2#: why don't you just get black? Black suits are always fashionable and can be worn for anything, a funeral, a wedding, a job interview, anything! \n#Person1#: that may be true, but black is so boring. Anyway, I already have three black suits. I might as well get a suit that stands out from the rest. \n#Person2#: here are two different shades of brown. Which one do you prefer? \n#Person1#: I like the one on the left, but I don't like the pattern on it. It's too much. I want a pattern that's a bit subtler. \n#Person2#: how about this one? \n#Person1#: I think that will do. Let's go talk to the tailor about getting it made. \n#Person2#: ok, let's go. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to get a brown pin-striped suit made for a friend's wedding. #Person2# suggests #Person1# get black but #Person1# thinks black is boring and #Person1# already has three black ones. Finally, #Person1# picks the brown one with a subtler pattern.","topic":"clothes choosing"}
{"fname":"train_7714","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Elitherbeth How are you? \n#Person2#: Fine , thanks . \n#Person1#: Are you sure you're alright. You look a bit worry today? Is anything wrong? \n#Person2#: Well, Yes. There are something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice. \n#Person1#: of course if I can. \n#Person2#: Well , Last night when I returned from thetheatre I found I lost my wallet. \n#Person1#: Oh dear. That's terrible. What was in your wallet? \n#Person2#: Well , some money of course, a vise , all my identity cards and some photos. \n#Person1#: Well , If I were you, I would go to the police station straight away and calling. \n#Person2#: Yes, I have already done that and they already look for it. I'll leaving soon and I need my vise and identity cards badly. \n#Person1#: Oh dear. What a pity. Are you sure you lost your wallet in theatre? \n#Person2#: Yes, quite sure. \n#Person1#: I think you should put an advertisement in china daily. Things where you losted. \n#Person2#: But that takes too long. \n#Person1#: Wait a minute, My uncle lives in Beijing and he lives very close to theatre. I've telephone here and ask him to go to theatre to require it. We'd better have breakfast now. and meet him later. ","summary":"Elitherbeth is worried because she found her wallet lost when she returned from the theatre. #Person1# will ask #Person1#'s uncle who lives near the theatre to help.","topic":"losing a wallet"}
{"fname":"train_7715","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you say when Alice told you the news?\n#Person2#: I calmed up and hesitated indeed. And finally, I asked her to chew the cud for such an important decision. I could not have the heart to disappoint her with a blunt refusal. But I put my foot down and insisted on her forgetting that.\n#Person1#: How could you have the heart to do that? She needs warmth and help.","summary":"#Person2# asked Alice to forget the news, but #Person1# thinks she needs comforts.","topic":"different advice"}
{"fname":"train_7716","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could I ask you some questions?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: I work for an advertising agency and I'm doing some research. It's a new magazine for people like you.\n#Person2#: People like me? What do you mean?\n#Person1#: People between 20 and 35 years old.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Right. What do you do at the weekend?\n#Person2#: Well, on Fridays, my wife always goes to her exercise class. Then she visits friends. However, I never go out on Fridays. I stay at home and watch television.\n#Person1#: And on Saturdays?\n#Person2#: On Saturdays, my wife and I always go sailing together.\n#Person1#: Where to?\n#Person2#: Different places. We sometimes go to see friends and we sometimes go to the cinema or restaurant. But we always go out on Saturday evenings.\n#Person1#: I see. And on Sundays?\n#Person2#: Nothing special. We often go for a walk and I always cook a big Sunday lunch.\n#Person1#: Many thanks.","summary":"#Person1#'s doing some research for a magazine and interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s leisure activities on weekends.","topic":"weekend activity"}
{"fname":"train_7717","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'm Sylvia from Mexico.\n#Person2#: Have you ever worked as a babysitter?\n#Person1#: Yes, actually when I was in year 11, almost everyday after school my cousin would leave her little daughter with me.\n#Person2#: Did you enjoy the time with her?\n#Person1#: Yes, sure. She was 2 years old and she just learned to walk. It was quite exhausting, but I like her so much and I enjoyed every minute of it.\n#Person2#: That's amazing. Can you start working Friday night?\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I'm not available this Friday. Maybe Saturday?\n#Person2#: OK, sounds fine to me.","summary":"Sylvia from Mexico tells #Person2# about her babysitting experience. #Person2#'s satisfied and Sylvia'll start working this Saturday.","topic":"babysitter"}
{"fname":"train_7718","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Fergusons. Can I tell you about our specials today?\n#Person2#: I'm not a regular customer here so could you recommend something for lunch?\n#Person1#: Well, this afternoon our special is the club sandwich, but I really like the French onion soup. Are you ready to make a selection or shall I give you more time?\n#Person2#: I think that I'll take your recommendation on the French onion soup. Could you please bring me some ice water first?\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person2# orders the French onion soup under #Person1#'s recommendation.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_7719","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Kerry. How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Hi, Andrew. I'm OK I suppose, not too bad.\n#Person1#: How's your job going?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's not OK. I've moved to a new office and I just hated. The people are unfriendly. Actually, I'm looking for a new job.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Me too. I'm just so bored with my job. I've been there for too long.\n#Person2#: So what kind of job are you looking for?\n#Person1#: Well, I don't know for sure. Maybe something in the travel industry. I'd love to work somewhere nice and warm. Spain is my first choice.\n#Person2#: I see. It would be lovely to go and live abroad, wouldn't it? Hey, maybe we should go there together to set up a travel business.\n#Person1#: The problem is I don't speak Spanish. It'll be difficult for me to start a business there.\n#Person2#: I don't speak Spanish, either. But it doesn't matter. We should give it a try.\n#Person1#: Well, one day maybe. Anyway, let's go for lunch. We haven't seen each other for quite some time.","summary":"Andrew's finding a new job and wants to work in Spain. Kerry suggests they go there together to set up a travel business. Both Kerry and he can't speak Spanish but Kerry encourages him to give it a try.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_7720","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'm looking for a place to rent near the University. There are 3 of us looking together, we thought we might share if we could find something suitable.\n#Person1#: So something near the University?\n#Person2#: Yes, if that's at all possible. We're all students. So it be good if we could find something within walking distance.\n#Person1#: Are you in your first year?\n#Person2#: No, I've been here a year already.\n#Person1#: So let me have a look at what we've got. Well, there's a 2 bedroom house in Newton, which is quite cheap.\n#Person2#: Well. I like that. It's very near the University. But if we all want our own rooms. It isn't really big enough.\n#Person1#: Too small. Give that wanna miss?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think so, got anything else?\n#Person1#: What about this, 3 bedroom flat close to the University it's $400 a week.\n#Person2#: Oh that's too expensive.\n#Person1#: Well, here's a 3 bedroom house with a small garden. It's near the airport miles from the University. But it's reasonably priced at $240 a week? Why don't you go and have a look?\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"#Person2# wants a place for three. #Person1# recommends two houses but they either too small or too expensive. Finally, #Person1# recommends one near the airport with 3 bedrooms and a garden. #Person2#'ll take a look.","topic":"rent a place"}
{"fname":"train_7721","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where would you like to go on holiday?\n#Person2#: Well, I have no idea about that.\n#Person1#: I would like an active holiday this year. Maybe I'll visit Ayers Rock.\n#Person2#: I've been quite tired from doing so much work. Climbing the rock will use even more energy.\n#Person1#: What would you like to do then?\n#Person2#: Well, I just want to relax. I'm going to have dinner with my parents and then watch my favorite TV show.\n#Person1#: Do you think you can do that for a whole week?\n#Person2#: Oh, my sister Kate told me there will be a movie festival. They're showing many old and new movies this week. We've decided to go to the movies together.","summary":"#Person1# wants an active holiday and will perhaps visit Ayers Rock. #Person2# wants to relax and will go to a movie festival.","topic":"holiday plan"}
{"fname":"train_7722","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you miss Brey?\n#Person2#: First, I'd like to order 40 sweaters, order number S35F6.\n#Person1#: Sorry, but order number S35F6 sold out 3 days ago. We will have more available in a week if you would like to wait that long.\n#Person2#: Yes, I can wait for a week. It's still quite cold now. I just like to be sure that I can get them within 2 weeks.\n#Person1#: Yes, that shouldn't be a problem. OK, order number S35F6 sweaters, $4400 in total.\n#Person2#: What? $400?\n#Person1#: Yes, this year each sweater has increased by $2.","summary":"Miss Brey orders 40 sweaters but #Person1# tells her they won't be available until a week later and the price has each increased by $2.","topic":"ordering a sweater"}
{"fname":"train_7723","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to start university in September two?\n#Person2#: Yes, but my school starts in August. Where did you get accepted?\n#Person1#: Oh, to a few places, like Boston University in the US and National University of Singapore. I chose LSE, London School of Economics, you know. I wanted to go abroad, but not as far as America.\n#Person2#: I have a friend there, I'll give you his number.\n#Person1#: Great, thanks, I don't know anyone in London, yet. Where did you decide to go to school?\n#Person2#: Massachusetts Institute of Technology.\n#Person1#: Wow, you got accepted there, do you want to be an engineer?\n#Person2#: Well, sort of, I want to be a computer scientist.\n#Person1#: What kind of work would you do afterward?\n#Person2#: I want to work at a big company for a while, like Oracle. That's my first choice. Microsoft would be ok, too.\n#Person1#: How about Apple?\n#Person2#: No, I don't like their products, so I wouldn't want to work for them. After working, I'd like to go back to school, so I can teach at a University in China.","summary":"#Person1# is accepted by LSE and #Person2# is accepted by MIT. #Person2# wants to be a computer scientist and work in Oracle or Microsoft after graduation.","topic":"university choice"}
{"fname":"train_7724","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear a businessman is building a dog park in our city.\n#Person2#: Really? what for?\n#Person1#: Obviously, because there is a law against having dogs in the streets.\n#Person2#: Does it mean that dogs have to stay at home all the time?\n#Person1#: Sounds pretty cruel right? Maybe a dog park is a good idea.\n#Person2#: Maybe they should just allow people to walk their dogs in the streets.\n#Person1#: But then streets would be a mess.\n#Person2#: Couldn't people just clean up after their dogs?\n#Person1#: Would they?","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# there will be a dog park. #Person2# thinks dogs should be allowed on the streets but #Person1# thinks the opposite because people wouldn't clean up after their dogs.","topic":"dog"}
{"fname":"train_7725","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's up? You look a bit down.\n#Person2#: I got my results this morning for my end of year exams.\n#Person1#: Oh,dear,not good news then?\n#Person2#: No, no. I failed physics.\n#Person1#: Oh no, I'm sorry. What happened? I thought you revised really hard for it.\n#Person2#: I did, but the questions weren't what I expected. I tried to answer them, but... \n#Person1#: Can you retake it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I'll have to take the course again next year.\n#Person1#: What? Wait, you have to repeat the whole year?\n#Person2#: Yeah, that's normal now.\n#Person1#: Not back home it's not. When we fail an exam in university, we usually get the chance to retake it. But you don't have to do the whole course again.\n#Person2#: Oh, right. Well, here you have to repeat the whole course and pay for it of course.","summary":"#Person2# is upset because #Person2# failed the physics exam and has to take it for the whole next year. #Person1#'s surprised because back home they have the chance to retake it.","topic":"failing the exam"}
{"fname":"train_7726","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm here to see the cars.\n#Person1#: Thank you. We have many brands. Do you have any particular brand in mind?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to have a Ford. I need it badly for my work. But I don't have a lot of money. It must be very expensive, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes. Look, this model is newly developed and began to appear in the market just several weeks ago in America. It cost $43,800. But considering the high quality, it's worth it.\n#Person2#: That's why I shall choose it. But I'm afraid that I can't afford to pay in cash now. Can I pay regularly for the car in a year?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. You can pay each month or the first time $13,800. And you must pay the remaining part in 12 months.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'll come back tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person2# wants a Ford car but he can't afford it. #Person1# tells #Person2# he can pay for it in installment.","topic":"buying a car"}
{"fname":"train_7727","dialogue":"#Person1#: It is my first time coming to China. I want to buy something unique of China to my friends as gifts.\n#Person2#: We have a great variety of Chinese antiques and porcelain. Do you like them?\n#Person1#: Yes, I love them, but they are fragile. It is not convenient to take them.\n#Person2#: You are right. How about paintings and embroidered handkerchiefs?\n#Person1#: Sounds good. May I have a look?\n#Person2#: Of course. These paintings have many designs, such as animals, flowers, landscape, aquatics and so on.\n#Person1#: They are beautiful, but I can't understand the connotation in them. Let me see the handkerchiefs.\n#Person2#: All right. Chinese embroidery is one traditional art with elaborate design and high quality.\n#Person1#: Oh, I like the bamboo design. What is this?\n#Person2#: This is a series of animals, called Chinese zodiac.\n#Person1#: Good. So I will take three series and five bamboo ones.\n#Person2#: OK, I will wrap them for you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy unique Chinese gifts. #Person2# recommends porcelains, paintings, and handkerchiefs. #Person1# thinks porcelains are hard to carry and #Person1# can't understand the paintings so #Person1# buys handkerchiefs with the zodiac and bamboo.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7728","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have been over this a hundred times! We are not getting a pet!\n#Person2#: Why not? Come on! Just a cute little puppy or a kitty!\n#Person1#: Who is going to look after a dog or a cat?\n#Person2#: I will! I ' ll feed it, bathe it and walk it every day! We can get a Labrador or a German Shepard!\n#Person1#: What if we want to take a vacation? Who will we leave it with? Plus, our apartment is too small for that breed of dog.\n#Person2#: Ok. How about we get a cat or a ferret?\n#Person1#: We ' re planning on having children soon, I don ' t think those animals are a good idea with a baby in the house.\n#Person2#: Fine! Let ' s get a bird then! We can keep it in its cage and teach it to talk! A parrot would be awesome!\n#Person1#: I ' ll tell you what, I can get you some hamsters and we ' ll take it from there.\n#Person2#: Yay!","summary":"#Person1# is arguing with #Person2# about having pets. #Person1# thinks no one can look after dogs when on vacation and cats are not good with children. #Person1# eventually agrees to have hamsters.","topic":"keep pets"}
{"fname":"train_7729","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for a string of pearls for my wife.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. What price range do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure. I don't know very much about the price of pearls.\n#Person2#: I see. Let me show you some samples of various qualities. This one is very nice. It's three hundred and fifty dollars.\n#Person1#: Is there a price reduction?\n#Person2#: We are having a sale now. The price has already gone down.\n#Person1#: How much is that one?\n#Person2#: It's two hundred and eighty dollars.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll take it. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# some pearls of different qualities. #Person1# buys the $280 one rather than the $350 one.","topic":"buy pearls"}
{"fname":"train_7730","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Carter has asked me to come over to invite you to the banquet held in your honor at the Shangri-La Hotel at 7:00 this evening. Here's an invitation for you.\n#Person2#: How nice of him. I'll be delighted to go. But what time would be convenient?\n#Person1#: If you could be ready by, say 6:30 o'clock, I'll be at the hotel to pick you up.\n#Person2#: That's great. It's most thoughtful of you to do this, Miss Rose.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Well, then. I'll say goodbye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye and see you tonight. Miss Rose.","summary":"Miss Rose represents Mr. Carter to invite #Person2# to the banquet and will pick up #Person2# at 6:30 pm.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7731","dialogue":"#Person1#: I do want to meet with you and take a look at your catalogue. We ' re redecorating and are going to add some things.\n#Person2#: Well, I ' ll be glad to help you out. I can come out anytime on Tuesday or Thursday of next week.\n#Person1#: Let ' s put it down for 1:15 on Thursday. We ' ll definitely need some new filing cabinets and at least one desk unit.\n#Person2#: Fine. I ' ll bring both our office furniture and equipment catalogues on Thursday.","summary":"#Person1#'s redecorating and wants to see #Person2#'s catalog. They'll meet at 1:15 on Thursday.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_7732","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to hang out tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Oh, I can't. I have a date!\n#Person1#: Really? Wow with who?\n#Person2#: This girl I've been chatting with for the past couple of months. She's really cool and she's driving over here this weekend.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute, you mean you met her online?\n#Person2#: Yeah! I signed up for a website called match @. com and it is great! You fill in all your details and preferences, like if you are a smoker or if you have any pets. Then you find people that have similar characteristics and you can email them or chat.\n#Person1#: That is kind of weird! What if she is a psycho or something like that?\n#Person2#: It's the same as meeting people anywhere and dating them! I am just tired of going to bars or being set up for dates by my friends! I think this is a really cool alternative, especially if you are a bit shy.\n#Person1#: I guess it does seem logical. I'll have to check it out!","summary":"#Person2# has a date tomorrow with a girl #Person2# met online through match @.com. #Person1# thinks it's weird but #Person2# thinks it's a cool alternative. #Person1# will check out the website.","topic":"have a date"}
{"fname":"train_7733","dialogue":"#Person1#: What sort of problems do you have with these machines?\n#Person2#: They're quite complex machines and they have a lot of different components. We need to check the metal casing regularly for any signs of corrosion. We also check the brushes once a fortnight to make sure they aren't worn down. It's important to make sure everything is properly aligned and we adjust it if necessary. There is a canvas belt at the end of the assembly line. If it gets wet, it might rot so we check that regularly too.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that they check the metal casing, the brushes, and the canvas belt regularly.","topic":"machine checking"}
{"fname":"train_7734","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now please tell me something about your achievements in your work unit.\n#Person2#: All right. In my first teaching position I received the'Excellent Teaching'award the past two years in succession.\n#Person1#: Have you received any other honors?\n#Person2#: Yes. I was chosen as one of'the Top Prominent Youths of Beijing'\n#Person1#: Do you have anything published?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have got two articles in English in The International Young Writer's Collection.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# achieved two teaching awards and an honour title. #Person2# says #Person2# published two articles.","topic":"award experience"}
{"fname":"train_7735","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Jane, you look great.\n#Person2#: You too. Have you lost some weight?\n#Person1#: Yes, I took off 4 kilos. I am glad you notice it.\n#Person2#: Not some crazy diet fat I hope.\n#Person1#: No no, I just changed my eating habits. I eat a balance meal. and I eat less than before.\n#Person2#: Good for you, keep it up.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# lost weight by changing eating habits.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_7736","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading?\n#Person2#: It's an article about language. It talks about the idea of having a single global language.\n#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.\n#Person2#: Actually, it suggest English. The main argument is that English is already being studied as a second language in most countries-china, India, mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, and japan. So beginning again with a language like Esperanto would be wasteful. The second argument is that English is used in modern technology far more that any other language. Most emails are sent in English and the vast majority of website use English.\n#Person1#: Does the article say anything about other language? How will they survive in an English-speaking world?\n#Person2#: The article points out that many languages have been lost and will be lost, but others will continue to be used for generation, even if English continues to be the dominant language.\n#Person1#: Right. All the people who speak Chinese. Hindi, French and Spanish aren't suddenly going to stop using those languages.\n#Person2#: Exactly. The article suggests that those languages will be used, but that they will only rarely be used in international communication between non-native speakers.\n#Person1#: In that case, I shall continue to learning a few basic phrases in other languages.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the article says English has been studied in many countries and it's been used in modern technology so it's wasteful to create another main global language. Also, an article says other languages will be rarely used in international communications.","topic":"language"}
{"fname":"train_7737","dialogue":"#Person1#: we are going out for dinner tonight. Are you coming, Betty?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I have to check my schedule. Where are you going?\n#Person1#: oh, Jake made a reservation at Friday's.\n#Person2#: Jack?\n#Person1#: yes, the one with the R $ D team. Is that a problem?\n#Person2#: I will never go out with him anymore.\n#Person1#: why did you say so?\n#Person2#: last time when we had dinner at the Smith's, it was a horrible experience. He had no manners at all!\n#Person1#: oh, really?\n#Person2#: he made a lot of noises while eating. He talked with his mouth full and sipped loudly.\n#Person1#: are you kidding me? How could he behave like that?\n#Person2#: it is true. Everyone kept looking at him. It was so embarrassing as I was sitting right next to him.\n#Person1#: what a shame! Didn't he realized that?\n#Person2#: I have no idea. He seemed to enjoy the dinner very much.\n#Person1#: maybe he should really something about eating etiquette.\n#Person2#: oh, he really should.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to have dinner with #Person1# and Jack, but #Person2# says #Person2#'ll never eat with Jack because he made noises while eating. They think he should learn eating etiquette.","topic":"eating etiquette"}
{"fname":"train_7738","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard about Michael's new home? It's in one of the poshest areas in this area.\n#Person2#: Is he living in the new housing estate in Killington?\n#Person1#: No, he's living in an old house in Warton.\n#Person2#: Do you mean the one near the health centre on Old Slate Road?\n#Person1#: That's the one.\n#Person2#: His house must be worth millions! That is one of the most beautiful areas in Oxford. The surrounding area is really peaceful, and getting into the city centre from there is very convenient. How can he afford that place?\n#Person1#: He didn't buy it. His grandfather died recently and left him loads of money.\n#Person2#: Did he know that his grandfather was so wealthy?\n#Person1#: No one in the family expected to get a dime from him. It was quite a surprise.\n#Person2#: What a lucky man.\n#Person1#: He still has a complaint though.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: He wanted to live right on a bus line, but he doesn't. so, if he wants to take a bus anywhere, he has to walk 1\/4 mile to get to a bus stop.\n#Person2#: The poor thing. It must be difficult being him.\n#Person1#: You can say that again.","summary":"#Person1# tells Michael's new home is in Warton and #Person2# thinks that's worth millions. #Person1# says Michael's grandfather left him loads of money but Michael still complains because the house is far from the bus line.","topic":"discuss a house"}
{"fname":"train_7739","dialogue":"#Person1#: When is your vacation going to start?\n#Person2#: I'll be leaving on the fifth of August for the vacation\n#Person1#: Oh, that's only a few days from now! How many weeks are you going to be taking?\n#Person2#: I'm taking two weeks now. but I want to save the other week and take it sometime during the winter.\n#Person1#: Where are you going now.\n#Person2#: To the beach\n#Person1#: Have you made your hotel reservation yet?\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't need to do that. I'll be staying with friends\n#Person1#: You're lucky. It's hard to find a place to stay at the beach in August\n#Person2#: Just think, in a few days, I'll be swimming and lying in the sun and just taking it easy.","summary":"#Person2#'ll leave for two weeks to the beach for a vacation and will be staying with #Person2#'s friends. #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s lucky.","topic":"take a vacation"}
{"fname":"train_7740","dialogue":"#Person1#: did you get my email?\n#Person2#: I certainly did. Do you want to come in and give me some feedback about your weekend?\n#Person1#: sure.\n#Person2#: how did the business trip go?\n#Person1#: well, to be honest, nothing is more stressful than going on a business trip with our boss.\n#Person2#: I understand. The last time I went on a business trip with the boss, I didn't even have enough to eat!\n#Person1#: I also think the company is pretty cheap with travel expenses. I spent half of the weekend on a train! Surely they could have afforded to buy a few plane tickets!\n#Person2#: our company is quite conscious of the environmental problems that frequent flying causes.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, then perhaps they could give me a few days off after a business trip. It was really tiring for me.\n#Person2#: I can ask the boss about giving you the day off today.\n#Person1#: thank you. I can't imagine getting much done today. I'm just too exhausted!\n#Person2#: no problem. Did you bring any gifts back for your department?\n#Person1#: no, should I have?","summary":"#Person1# says the business trip with the boss was tiring and #Person1# spent the half weekend on the train. #Person2# says that's because the company concerns the environmental problems that the plane causes and #Person2# will ask the boss to give #Person1# a day off.","topic":"business trip"}
{"fname":"train_7741","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Charlie! What are you reading?\n#Person2#: Hi, bob. I'm reading a biography?\n#Person1#: Who's it about?\n#Person2#: It's about Bob Dylan.\n#Person1#: Who is he?\n#Person2#: He's a famous American musician.\n#Person1#: Who's the author?\n#Person2#: It was written by Howard Sounds.\n#Person1#: What do you think about it?\n#Person2#: It's great! I'Ve learned a lot from reading it.\n#Person1#: Can I read it when you're done?\n#Person2#: Sure, bob! I'm on chapter 12 now, so I'm almost finished.\n#Person1#: How many chapters does the book have?\n#Person2#: There are 15 chapters in total.\n#Person1#: When do you think you'll have finished reading it?\n#Person2#: I should be done by Friday. I'll give it to you in class then.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Charlie!\n#Person2#: No problem. Bob.","summary":"Charlie's reading Bob Dylan's biography written by Howard and Bob's also interested. Charlie will lend him the book after Charlie finishes.","topic":"discuss a book"}
{"fname":"train_7742","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor, I am going to need to leave class early today.\n#Person2#: What is the problem?\n#Person1#: I need to go to the airport to pick up a relative.\n#Person2#: Are you planning on having someone take notes for you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I've got that part covered.\n#Person2#: When, exactly do you need to leave?\n#Person1#: I don't need to leave until the very end of class.\n#Person2#: Fine, but next time try and not have to miss class again.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Professor. See you later!\n#Person2#: See you later! Drive carefully.","summary":"#Person1# needs to leave early to pick up a relative and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"leave early"}
{"fname":"train_7743","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our neighbour's tape recorder is so loud that it annoys us to death. I'Ve made up my mind to cut the electricity off.\n#Person2#: What? That would be to cut off your nose to spite your face.\n#Person1#: Then what shall we do?\n#Person2#: Call the police.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# calling the police because #Person1#'s neighbour's tape recorder is too loud.","topic":"handle the neighbor"}
{"fname":"train_7744","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is the bus?\n#Person2#: I think it's running late.\n#Person1#: It should've been here 30 minutes ago.\n#Person2#: It should be coming soon.\n#Person1#: It better, because I'm already late for work.\n#Person2#: I can't stand riding the bus.\n#Person1#: Me too, it's so unreliable.\n#Person2#: That is true.\n#Person1#: It's also horrible having to be at a bus stop in any kind of weather.\n#Person2#: Exactly. That's the worst part.\n#Person1#: I think it's time we started driving.\n#Person2#: Yes, I agree.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# can't stand riding the bus because it's unreliable. They think it's time to start driving.","topic":"discuss transportation"}
{"fname":"train_7745","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't know what activity my son should take part in?\n#Person2#: Many children are learning drawing, dancing, swimming and so on in their spare time. You can follow suit.\n#Person1#: But each children has his own interest.\n#Person2#: Well, you should talk with your son and let him make his own decision.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# ask #Person1#'s son what activity he's interested in.","topic":"parenting"}
{"fname":"train_7746","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, have you made a reservation?\n#Person2#: No, are there any vacant beds for us?\n#Person1#: Of course. How do you like your room?\n#Person2#: Just an ordinary one, six people living in a room.\n#Person1#: OK, how long are you staying?\n#Person2#: 3 days.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# get an ordinary room for six people.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_7747","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't know, but he gives me the creeps.\n#Person2#: Just take it easy. If he starts to bother you, let me know and I'll call security.\n#Person1#: But what if he knows my name, where I live. . .\n#Person2#: Don't get all worked up over him. He's probably harmless.\n#Person1#: Actually, he's really good-looking. Too bad he's a weirdo.\n#Person2#: You never know. Maybe he's just an innocent, lonely guy. . .\n#Person1#: Now he's looking over here! He's coming!\n#Person2#: OK! I'll call security.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the man gives #Person1# creeps but #Person2# thinks he might be harmless. But he's looking over here so #Person2#'ll call security.","topic":"handle creeps"}
{"fname":"train_7748","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, welcome to Hal's Computer World. Can I help you with anything?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to buy a new computer, but I don't really know much about them. Can you give me any suggestions?\n#Person1#: No problem. First of all, do you want to get a home computer or a laptop?\n#Person2#: Laptops are more expensive, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, they generally cost a little more.\n#Person2#: I'll just get a regular home computer then. I don't think I'll need to lug my computer around with me.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# in buying a new computer and #Person2# decides to get a home computer.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7749","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nurse, I am sure to die soon. They just don't tell me the truth, I know.\n#Person2#: But I don't think so. No one has ever said a word that you are to die, only yourself. That means you are not willing to die, right? Actually, you are recovering and what you imagine as your worry is slowing down the treatment. Many cases worse than yours turned out to be hopeful and successful. You must be confident. Your condition is much better physically, but a little bi difficult mentally. The most important thing for you now is cooperation with us.\n#Person1#: Is what you said really true?\n#Person2#: Of course. I am a nurse and a nurse tells the truth.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person1#'ll die but #Person2# comforts #Person1# that #Person1#'s recovering and #Person1#'s worry is slowing down the treatment, so #Person1# should cooperate.","topic":"nurse and patient"}
{"fname":"train_7750","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see the letter I got from Bradford Films? They sent it in response to your phone call last week.\n#Person2#: If they wanted to say something about my call last week, why didn't they sand it to me?\n#Person1#: I guess they must not have your contact information, so they sent it addressed in care of your department head. Anyhow, they wrote to confirm in writing what you discussed about the Milton contract.\n#Person2#: Can I see it for a second?\n#Person1#: Sure, here it is. . .\n#Person2#: Dear Mr. Clark, Further to our telephone call last Friday, I am writing to confirm our meeting on july 21. As we discusses, our meeting is to review the contract details.\n#Person1#: Did they ask you to send the files beforehand?\n#Person2#: Let's see, ' we would e grateful if you could please send related materials to our office prior to our meeting. ' It looks like. . . hey, was there anything else sent along with this letter?\n#Person1#: I don't think so, why do you ask?\n#Person2#: The letter reads, ' please find enclosed a copy of our agenda for your review. ' I don't see anything else in the envelope. . .\n#Person1#: Maybe they forgot to attach it to the letter. You should give them another call.","summary":"#Person1# got a response letter for #Person2# because Bradford Films might not have #Person2#'s address and sent it to the department head. The letter reads that there was a copy of the agenda but #Person2# doesn't find it. #Person1# suggests #Person2# giving them another call.","topic":"a response letter"}
{"fname":"train_7751","dialogue":"#Person1#: Brian and Christina were mentioning that maybe it would be fun to go on vacation together this year, John.\n#Person2#: I thought that I already told you that I am going with Mark to Alaska.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding me?\n#Person2#: You know what? You and I had no plans, so I made plans with Mark. What's the problem?\n#Person1#: We have been together for a year and usually, people who've been together a year, take their vacation together.\n#Person2#: I don't think that I ever heard of that rule before. Any more rules that you would like to tell me about?\n#Person1#: Go on your vacation with Mark and when you come back, why don't you just move in with him as well!\n#Person2#: I am really looking forward to getting away from you. Far away from you!","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to take a vacation but #Person1# has made plans with Mark. #Person1#'s angry but #Person2# wants to get away from #Person1#.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_7752","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good day, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Could you fill me in on the details for buying foreign currency?\n#Person1#: Of course. Where are you planning to travel to?\n#Person2#: Kula Lumpur, in Malaysia.\n#Person1#: That's fine. If you are travelling outside of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao we need to follow the SAFE rules. This means that you can exchange 2, 000 USD or equivalent.\n#Person2#: That sounds fine. I'll bring in my passport and everything tomorrow. Thanks.","summary":"#Person2#'s traveling to Kula Lumpur and #Person1# says #Person2# should follow the SAFE rules and can exchange 2, 000 USD.","topic":"foreign currency"}
{"fname":"train_7753","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you tell me how I should send this parcel to Shanghai, China? It contains only books.\n#Person2#: You might send it as'Printed Matter'.\n#Person1#: I wonder if I could have it insured here?\n#Person2#: Of course. How much would you want to insure these books for?\n#Person1#: Let me see. . . I think I can have them insured for five hundred dollars.\n#Person2#: Five hundred dollars, so you pay ten dollars for the insurance, that's two percent of the total value of the article.\n#Person1#: Here's a check for ten dollars.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# send the books as 'Printed Matter' to Shanghai and charges #Person1# ten dollars.","topic":"parcel sending"}
{"fname":"train_7754","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I just wondered why the price between the ninth and tenth floor is so different.\n#Person1#: It's because of the view.\n#Person2#: Oh! I see. Can you show me the location of Block I?\n#Person1#: Sure. Please take a look at the model of the building. Nice Garden has a total of two blocks which are labeled Block I and Block II. Block I has a total of thirty-eighth floors. The thirty-seventh and thirty-eighth are penthouses. There are four units in one floor. The sizes of the units are one thousand square feet and one thousand and five hundred square feet. The size with one thousand square feet has three bedrooms and the biggest size has four bedrooms.\n#Person2#: How many elevators are there?\n#Person1#: There are three elevators between one hundred and forty-eight units.\n#Person2#: How about the car-park space?\n#Person1#: There are a total of one hundred and sixty parking spaces on the second and third floor, in which twelve are for visitors and the rest are for residents.\n#Person2#: Any other facilities?\n#Person1#: Sure, on the fourth floor is a recreation quarter. There are two swimming pools. One is Olympic standard size and the other one is for children. Also, there is a gymnasium for resident members only.\n#Person2#: What is the completion date?\n#Person1#: The completion date will be July 1st 2007.\n#Person2#: How about the price and the bank mortgage?\n#Person1#: Please check up the price list. The average unit price is five million Hong Kong dollars. There are eight different banks that will provide a seventy percent mortgage loan. Also, the developer will offer another ten percent mortgage to purchasers.\n#Person2#: How many payment methods are there?\n#Person1#: It's all written on the brochure price list. I believe there will be one right for you. Please hurry up because almost half of units have already gone.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I think I have to talk to the bank representatives. Thank you for your help.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the price difference between different floors is due to the view, and introduces the layout. #Person1# says there are three elevators, 160 parking spaces, and a recreation quarter. The completion date is July 1st 2017 and #Person2# can find the payment information on the brochure.","topic":"house selling"}
{"fname":"train_7755","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Sam, would you like to come for a curry with us next Friday?\n#Person2#: Sure, I love curry. Who else is coming?\n#Person1#: Jane, Susan, Pete and two colleagues of mine from work.\n#Person2#: I have no plans for Friday, so curry would be great. Which restaurant do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: Susan suggested the one on Main Street. She says it is very good.\n#Person2#: Which one is that?\n#Person1#: You know, the one just on the corner with Oxford Street. There is a large pharmacy next door.\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I know which one you mean. I have never been there, but I looked at their menu once and it did look good.\n#Person1#: Okay then. I think we will all meet outside?\n#Person2#: What time?\n#Person1#: At 8 o'clock. I will make the reservation.\n#Person2#: That's good. See you on Friday.","summary":"#Person1# invites Sam to have curry together and Sam agrees. #Person1# says they'll go to the restaurant on Main Street and Sam thinks it looks good.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7756","dialogue":"#Person1#: You won't believe what just happened.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I went down to change some money, right?\n#Person2#: Yes. We need some. How much did you change?\n#Person1#: I wanted to change around 5000 dollars. And you know the exchange rate.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's about 35 pesos for every Taiwan dollar, right?\n#Person1#: Not today.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: I went into the bank with my money, and I looked at the exchange board. At first I couldn't believe it. I thought I was reading the board wrong or something.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Because the board said 60 pesos for every Taiwan dollar.\n#Person2#: Sixty? That's too much. How can that be?\n#Person1#: I thought it was wrong too. It didn't make sense.\n#Person2#: Just two days ago it was 35. How can it be 60?\n#Person1#: So, I went up to the teller and started to exchange the money. And it's true. They really gave me sixty pesos for the dollar.\n#Person2#: That's amazing! Really? How could it change so much in two days?","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# today the exchange rate is 60 pesos for every Taiwan dollar but #Person2# says two days ago it was 35 pesos and #Person2# feels amazed at the change.","topic":"exchange rate"}
{"fname":"train_7757","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a lovely day. The sun is shinning and the sky is so blue. It's a perfect day to go to the beach and get a beautiful tan.\n#Person2#: Great idea. Unlike you, I just want to enjoy watching the sea and playing with the sand. I do not want to get a tan because I look good in pale skin.\n#Person1#: Come on. Getting a tan symbolizes health and wealth in western countries.\n#Person2#: While the pale color symbolizes beauty and elegance in most Asia countries.\n#Person1#: That is a really interesting fact.\n#Person2#: I will bring a big hat and apply a lot of sunscreen before setting off the beach.\n#Person1#: Just do whatever you feel like doing.\n#Person2#: ( At the beach ) My bag is so heavy. Let's put the stuff under the tree.\n#Person1#: Good idea. It is always cooler in a shade.\n#Person2#: I can't wait to play in the water. My feet are burning when I stand on the sand.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get tanned but #Person2# just wants to enjoy the sea and the beach. #Person1# says tan symbolizes health and wealth in western countries but #Person2# says pale color symbolizes beauty and elegance in Asian countries.","topic":"skin color"}
{"fname":"train_7758","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, there. You are looking a little confused ; can I help you with something?\n#Person2#: Well, I've always used the Bank Book, but now I have this card. I don't know how to use it in the machine.\n#Person1#: Don't worry ; I can help you with that. I understand that new technology can sometimes be unnerving. The first thing we need to do is check the ATM is in service. This one is fine.\n#Person2#: Yes, I sure can. I feel like a dinosaur with all of these youngsters and their electronics. This machine is working, then?\n#Person1#: Yes, this one is in service. Put your card in here, in this slot and wait a moment. Then you will see some instructions on the screen.\n#Person2#: Oh, it wants me to put in my PIN number. OK, I can do that. . .\n#Person1#: And press'enter'to confirm, here. Now you need to decide which service you need.\n#Person2#: There are so many to choose from. I didn't know you could do all of this using a card.\n#Person1#: That's the beauty of these machines, you can do almost anything. And unlike a person, they don't usually take breaks or go off sick!","summary":"#Person2# doesn't know how to use the card in ATMs and #Person1# teaches #Person2# to check the machine, insert the card, and put in the PIN number. #Person2#'s amazed at how many services a card can do.","topic":"use the ATM"}
{"fname":"train_7759","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a plan for your holidays?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'll go back to my hometown.\n#Person1#: To see your grandparents?\n#Person2#: Yes, and also do some farming.\n#Person1#: You mean you know how to farm?\n#Person2#: Yes. I did that every summer during holidays.\n#Person1#: I didn't know that a city boy can do farm work. Can I go there with you? I'd like to learn to do some farming.\n#Person2#: Sure, my grandparents would be very happy to see you.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: I'm sure. They are very kind people.","summary":"#Person2#'ll go back to #Person2#'s hometown to do some farming. #Person1# wants to come along.","topic":"farming"}
{"fname":"train_7760","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Jane, where are you going this weekend?\n#Person2#: Hi, Bob. I'm going to the beach. 13o you want to come too?\n#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like fun. Which beach are you going to?\n#Person2#: I was thinking of going to Huangdao's Beach. I like to watch the sea birds and wildlife there.\n#Person1#: That sounds great! When do you plan to leave?\n#Person2#: Well, I think at about four o'clock on Friday.\n#Person1#: Great. Where should we meet?\n#Person2#: Meet me on Friday in front of my house.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll see you then. Bye.","summary":"Jane will go to Huangdao's Beach this weekend to watch seabirds and wildlife. Bob will come along.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_7761","dialogue":"#Person1#: So you are to leave all of us. How can you do that? What shall we do without you?\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll be back in five or six days.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do there?\n#Person2#: Some people are in great need of help after the flood. Being a doctor, I have the responsibility to help those in trouble.\n#Person1#: That's true. But you often go to those dangerous places and we are all worried about your safety, mum.\n#Person2#: Don't be so troubled. I'm a doctor. I know how to care for myself. What worries me is your life and study at school. Are you used to the life in the school?\n#Person1#: Yes. But many classmates have their mothers or fathers pick them up after school. I have to go and come all by myself.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, dear. I'll ask your father to be back when I'm away. Maybe he can manage a few days off from his manager. I must go right now. The bus is waiting out over there. Bye-bye.","summary":"#Person2#'ll help those people who suffered from the flood as a doctor. #Person1#'s worried about #Person2# and says other children have their parents pick them up. #Person1#'ll ask #Person2#'s dad to take some days off.","topic":"family talk"}
{"fname":"train_7762","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next?\n#Person2#: Can I have a pound of chicken and two pounds of pork, please?\n#Person1#: Do you want a whole chicken, chicken wings, or some pieces without any bones in them?\n#Person2#: The last one.\n#Person1#: OK. That's $4 a pound, and the pork is going to be $6 in total. Anything else?\n#Person2#: No, that's it. Can I give you a credit card?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but the credit card machine is down. So it'll have to be cash or a personal check.\n#Person2#: Good thing. I stopped at an ATM machine on my way over here!","summary":"#Person2# buys a pound of boneless chicken and two pounds of pork from #Person1#. #Person2# pays by cash.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7763","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please have a seat, Mr. Saunders. I received your job resume last week, and it was very impressed.\n#Person2#: Thank you!\n#Person1#: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds may I ask why you are so interested in working for us?\n#Person2#: Your company has an impressive reputation and I've always wanted to work for a smaller company.\n#Person1#: That's good to hear. Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present job?\n#Person2#: I'm currently working in a large international company in charge of a team of 8 brokers. We buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide.\n#Person1#: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?\n#Person2#: As a head broker, I have a lot of experiences in the stock market, I deal with the clients on the daily bases, and I enjoy working with people.\n#Person1#: Well, you might just be the person we've been looking for. Do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: Aha, if I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?\n#Person1#: you will be working with two other head brokers, in another words, you will be handling about a third of our clients.\n#Person2#: And who would I report to?\n#Person1#: Directly to me.\n#Person2#: I see. What kind of benefits package do you offer?\n#Person1#: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year employment, you are also been entitled to medical and dental insurance, but this is something you should discuss with our Personnel Department. Do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: No not at the moment.\n#Person1#: Well, I have to discuss you application with my colleagues and we'll get back to you early next week.\n#Person2#: OK, thanks, it's been nice meeting you!\n#Person1#: Nice meeting you too! And thanks for coming in today.","summary":"Mr. Saunders wants to work for #Person1#'s company because the company has an impressive reputation. He's currently working as a head broker and is experienced. #Person1# tells him if employed, he'll be in charge of one third of clients and have two weeks of paid vacation.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7764","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've sent out the invitations for the dinner party.\n#Person2#: That's good. Now what should we do?\n#Person1#: We need to plan the menu.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's right. What do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at our 39th wedding anniversary. Remember, I asked Thomson, the chef of the restaurant where we often go, for the recipe?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I remember. Time sure flies! Now we are celebrating our golden anniversary! And Thomson was very friendly. You know, chefs seldom tell people their recipes. They often keep them a secret.\n#Person1#: I understand that. So you see, I have promised I will also keep the recipe a secret.\n#Person2#: Well, Thomson will appreciate that. Oh, but did you forget that Linda doesn't eat chicken?\n#Person1#: Linda? Oh, my Gosh! I forgot to invite her! She'll be mad at me. It just slipped my mind. Thanks for reminding me! I think I'm getting old!\n#Person2#: Looks like you are!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# need to plan the menu and #Person1# plans to make the chicken salad they had at their 39th anniversary. #Person2# says Linda doesn't eat chicken and #Person1# realizes #Person1# doesn't invite her.","topic":"dinner plan"}
{"fname":"train_7765","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I'd like some information about your trips to Paris.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Well, how do we travel?\n#Person2#: It's a new coach with a washing room and ...\n#Person1#: And, er, how many people in a group?\n#Person2#: Well, usually about 40 travelers, a driver and a guide to look after you.\n#Person1#: Er, um ... we leave from, from Amsterdam?\n#Person2#: Yes, and return to Amsterdam.\n#Person1#: Is there anything special we'd have to bring?\n#Person2#: Oh, we give everyone a list of suitable clothes, etc, to bring. Of course, the space is limited.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. How long in advance would I have to book?\n#Person2#: Well, it depends. Usually six to eight weeks.\n#Person1#: Well, I am interested in the four-day trip in mid-August. It will be for two people.\n#Person2#: That'd be fine. Could you come in and we can go over all the details?\n#Person1#: Yes. But can you give me some idea of how much that'll cost?\n#Person2#: Um, we haven't got the exact figures at the moment, but, er, something like 250 Euro per person.\n#Person1#: OK. Um, I'll come and see you one day next week.\n#Person2#: Yes. Thank you for ringing.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Bye.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they'll travel by coach with a group of 40 travelers. They'll leave from Amsterdam to Paris and #Person1# needs to book in advance. #Person1#'ll come and see #Person2# next week.","topic":"trip to Paris"}
{"fname":"train_7766","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Christina, is that you? How have you been?\n#Person2#: I've been okay. I've just been busy with school. We really should get together and have a chat. How about joining me for dinner tonight?\n#Person1#: I'd love to, but I'm leaving for Miami at 8 tonight because my brother is getting married on Saturday morning.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! I hope that you have a nice time there.\n#Person1#: Well, what are you doing now? Maybe we can go to the coffee shop and chat for a while.\n#Person2#: I really wish I could, but I'm on my way to the tennis courts.\n#Person1#: Tennis courts? I didn't know you could play tennis.\n#Person2#: I'm taking tennis lessons. My roommate is on a tennis team and she's gotten me interested in the sport. Do you know how to play?\n#Person1#: A little, but I haven't played for years. When I come back from my trip, I'll join you in taking lessons.\n#Person2#: It's a deal. Just give me a call when you get back.\n#Person1#: You got it.","summary":"#Person1# invites Christina for dinner but Christina will go to the airport tonight. #Person1# then invites her to the coffee shop but she's heading to the tennis court. #Person1# lets #Person2# give #Person1# a call when comes back.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7767","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I haven't seen you in a while. \n#Person2#: Yes, it has been a long time! \n#Person1#: How long has it been since we last saw each other? \n#Person2#: I think that we last saw each other two years ago. \n#Person1#: What have you been doing for the past two years? \n#Person2#: I have been going to graduate school at USC. \n#Person1#: What are you majoring in? \n#Person2#: I am studying international communications. \n#Person1#: You should easily be able to find a job with that major. \n#Person2#: I am counting on being able to get a good job. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# haven't seen each other for two years. #Person2# goes to graduate school at USC to learn international communications.","topic":"casual chat"}
{"fname":"train_7768","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Josephine Chen, the tour guide for the Jade Agency. We have a reservation of twenty rooms for tonight. \n#Person2#: Please to meet you, Miss Chen. My name is Joey. Welcome to the hotel. Here are the keys, registration slips and breakfast vouchers. Break-fast will be served from seven tomorrow morning. Is there any change in your schedule? \n#Person1#: No, our check-out time will still be 8:30 tomorrow. \n#Person2#: Then we will arrange a morning call at 7:30. Will that be fine? \n#Person1#: That's alright. \n#Person2#: Please put your luggage outside your room by eight. The bellboy will pick them up. \n#Person1#: Thank you. \n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy your stay. ","summary":"Joey welcomes Chen at the hotel. He helps her arrange a morning call at 7:30 and says the bellboy will take pick up the luggage.","topic":"hotel check-in"}
{"fname":"train_7769","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'm here to see Mr. Corleone. \n#Person2#: Right this way, sir. \n#Person3#: Charlie! What can I do for you? \n#Person2#: Mr. Corlone, I'm really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help. \n#Person3#: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me. \n#Person2#: Well, sir, you see, this recession has hit me pretty hard. I lost my job and I'm in a lot of debt. \n#Person3#: I see. . . . . . \n#Person2#: Yeah, you know, I've got credit card bills, car payments, I've got to pay my mortgage and on top of all that, I have to pay my son's college tuition. \n#Person3#: So you're asking for a loan. \n#Person2#: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out. \n#Person3#: What? At a time like this? I'm broke too, you know! You're not the only one who has been hit by the recession! I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outa here! ","summary":"#Person2# takes #Person1# to see #Person3#. #Person3#'s passionate at first but not when #Person2# asks for a loan. #Person3# says he's broke too and asks #Person2# to get out.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_7770","dialogue":"#Person1#: Management is going through a big turnover these days. With Bill's retirement, and department realignment, we have lost about 1\/3 of our managerial staff. They've been dropping like flies... \n#Person2#: Isn't that a good thing? Having fewer bosses means having less stress, don't you think? \n#Person1#: Actually, I don't think so. Supervisors are really important to make sure everything goes smoothly in the workplace. They are necessary for divvying up work and disciplining employees. If there is no one to keep an eye on us, no one would get any work done. You know what they say, when the cat's away, the mice play. \n#Person2#: You're right, we do need leadership. But what we don't need is too many people to lead us. You know what they say about too many chiefs and not enough Indians... \n#Person1#: Alright... I get your point. ","summary":"#Person1# says 1\/3 of the managerial staff are lost but #Person2# thinks it's good. #Person1# says the supervisors are good for efficiency but #Person2# thinks there are too many supervisors.","topic":"discuss managerial staff"}
{"fname":"train_7771","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like some more of this punch? \n#Person2#: No, I don't think so. \n#Person1#: Why not? \n#Person2#: I'm afraid of it. It's sweet, but I think it's pretty strong... I think you may be drunken with three punches!\n#Person1#: No, not at all. I've had five glasses already. \n#Person2#: Yes, I can tell. \n#Person1#: What? Do you think I'm drunk? \n#Person2#: No, I'm just kidding. But you do look like you're having a good time. \n#Person1#: So, c'mon. Have another glass of punch. It's just fruit juice. \n#Person2#: It's not just fruit juice. But alright. I'll have one more glass. \n#Person3#: Steve, are you trying to push that punch on poor Susan here? You shouldn't trust this guy, you know. He likes to see people get drunk. \n#Person1#: Oh, Kevin! How can you accuse me? You are the one who made this punch. It's your party! I didn't pour the three bottles of vodka in it, did I? \n#Person3#: There aren't three bottles of vodka in there, Steve. \n#Person1#: No, you're right. There are two bottles of vodka. \n#Person2#: But you said it wasn't strong, Steve. And now you're saying there are two bottles of vodka in it. \n#Person1#: Yes, I guess you caught me there. \n#Person2#: So how long have you been with the company? \n#Person1#: Two years. I was hired by Kevin here. \n#Person3#: Yes, that was my mistake. \n#Person1#: Kevin likes to tease me now, but it's true that he hired me. \n#Person3#: He was really well-qualified for the job. You can see, Susan, that I didn't hire him for his good looks. \n#Person1#: You are very funny tonight, Kevin. \n#Person2#: No, he seems good-looking enough to me. It's just maybe that his manners aren't too good. \n#Person1#: I am in a room full of comedians here. Are you both going to be making such good jokes at the office too? \n#Person3#: No, we will have work to do at the office. We will let you make the jokes. But excuse me for a moment, I have to check on something in the kitchen. You behave here, alright, Steve? \n#Person1#: Yes, Ma'am. I'll be good. Would you like some more punch? ","summary":"Steve persuades Susan to have some more punch and made jokes that there are three bottles of vodka in it but actually only two. Kevin is the party owner and he hired Steve in the company because he's well-qualified. Kevin says they don't make jokes at the office because they have work to do.","topic":"at the party"}
{"fname":"train_7772","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where were you when the sandstorm struck yesterday afternoon?\n#Person2#: I was at home. I was off work yesterday. What about you?\n#Person1#: I was caught in it. I was riding a bike in the street when I noticed Brown clouds coming from the northwest. Soon it was blowing hard and it became very dark.\n#Person2#: So what did you do?\n#Person1#: It was impossible to ride anymore. So I walked but there was so much dust in the air that it was very difficult to breathe. And it was so difficult to walk in the wind. It took me nearly half an hour to get to the post office, but usually it takes no more than 15 minutes.\n#Person2#: How did you feel in the sandstorm?\n#Person1#: Very frightened. I had never been caught in such a bad one. All the vehicles move very slowly in it, but still there were accidents.\n#Person2#: That's true. It is said that 3 car accidents happened during the sandstorm and all of the cars were slightly damaged. But Luckily there were no deaths or injuries because they were moving very slowly.\n#Person1#: But the government must do something to stop sandstorms.","summary":"#Person1# was caught in a sandstorm. #Person1# was riding a bike but the sandstorm made it impossible to ride. #Person1# had to walk and felt frightened. #Person2# says there were car accidents during the storm and #Person1# thinks the government should do something.","topic":"discuss a sandstorm"}
{"fname":"train_7773","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've just moved into a new house.\n#Person2#: Really? Congratulations.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I think we want to buy a new television set.\n#Person2#: What kind of television do you want to buy?\n#Person1#: A color TV set, of course. But I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a big one. If we buy a small one, we might have to exchange it in a few years for a bigger one. That would be a waste of money. What's your opinion?\n#Person2#: In my opinion, I don't think it's necessary to buy a very big one.\n#Person1#: Any particular reason?\n#Person2#: Yes, as far as I know, your living room isn't very big. If you put a very big television there, it will be bad for your eyes. Besides, a small TV set can still pick up the same programs.\n#Person1#: Hmm...That's quite true. I'll think about it.\n#Person2#: You'd better decide quickly. Prices may go up soon.","summary":"#Person1# just moved and wants to buy a big color TV. #Person2# thinks a smaller one would be better because #Person1#'s living room isn't big.","topic":"buy a TV"}
{"fname":"train_7774","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's Jane's birthday today. We are going to the cinema after school, wanna go?\n#Person2#: After school? I've got to study for the math test tomorrow. When will the film start?\n#Person1#: At 4:45.\n#Person2#: I think I'll stay back in school and do some review, and then I will join you.\n#Person1#: OK, we'll get the tickets first. You meet us at Christies Corner, a quarter earlier before the film starts. We'll be having some ice cream there before the film starts.\n#Person2#: OK, but I still want to go to the bookstore before the film starts. There is a sale, and I'd like to get a book.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the cinema. #Person2# will study and go to the bookstore first. Then #Person2# will join #Person1#.","topic":"movie invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7775","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, you look blue. What happened?\n#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say.\n#Person1#: Come on, talking about it might be helpful for you.\n#Person2#: I can't stand my parents. I can't talk with them about anything.\n#Person1#: You mean they don't understand you.\n#Person2#: My father only cares about his work and my mother doesn't know what I want. She just wants to show me off to her friends. I am so ashamed.\n#Person1#: That just shows that you are an outstanding person.\n#Person2#: I really don't know how to communicate with them.\n#Person1#: Parents around the world are all the same. Maybe you could try writing them a letter to explain what you really think and want.","summary":"Susan says she can't talk with her parents because her dad is busy and her mother doesn't know what Susan wants. #Person1# suggests Susan writing a letter.","topic":"deal with parents"}
{"fname":"train_7776","dialogue":"#Person1#: School is finally out. Do you have any plans this summer, Kate?\n#Person2#: Yes. In August, I'm going on a two week vacation to the Bahamas.\n#Person1#: Awesome! How much is that going to cost you?\n#Person2#: Don't ask. I have to work every single day this month, just to be able to pay for the vacation.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I've been saving up to buy a truck. I want to have one for the start of my last year of college.\n#Person2#: That would be nice.\n#Person1#: Well, it's too bad you won't be around in August. There's a famous English soccer team coming to town.\n#Person2#: I heard. At least I'll be able to see the Backstreet Boys in July. It's my favorite band. They're playing at the Victoria Theater.\n#Person1#: I've been there. I saw the Jim Jefferies comedy show there once.\n#Person2#: You saw that? How did you get tickets? I heard they were hard to get.\n#Person1#: My friend works at the ticket office. Do you want me to see if he can get you tickets as well?\n#Person2#: No need. I won mine on a radio show. I had to answer 3 questions about the band and I got them all correct.\n#Person1#: A true fan. You deserve to go.","summary":"Kate's working hard to save money for a vacation to the Bahamas and #Person1#'s saving for a truck. #Person1# has a friend at the ticket office and offers to help Kate buy tickets for the concert but Kate's won her ticket on a radio show.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_7777","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order? May I suggest a veal?\n#Person2#: No, I'll have the fish please.\n#Person1#: The chicken is also nice.\n#Person2#: No, I want the fish.\n#Person1#: Our special tonight is lobster.\n#Person2#: Thank you, but I prefer the fish.\n#Person1#: Perhaps you'd enjoy the lamb.\n#Person2#: No, I like the fish.\n#Person1#: What ever you say?","summary":"#Person1# gives several recommendations but #Person2# insists on ordering the fish.","topic":"at the restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_7778","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Madam. What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello. I hope you can help me ; I'm a little worried about my new card.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: I received my new card this morning, but I'm unable to use it.\n#Person1#: Oh? You mean, the ATM machine has eaten it?\n#Person2#: No, it's right here, see? The ATM will not accept it!\n#Person1#: You said you received your card this morning, am I right?\n#Person2#: Yes. I was told it would be activated and ready to use right away. So, what's gone wrong?\n#Person1#: Did you receive your PIN number yet, Madam? You see, unless you have your new PIN number, to match your new card, you cannot use it. We usually send that separately, around one day after the card, for security reasons.\n#Person2#: Well, that explains it. I've been using my old PIN number! Thanks for explaining everything to me.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s new bank card cannot be used and #Person1# thinks #Person2# should use a new PIN number which #Person2# hasn't received.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_7779","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you any round-neck sweater?\n#Person2#: Yes. Actually our range of sweaters is the most comprehensive available.\n#Person1#: Can I try this one on?\n#Person2#: Sure, go ahead.\n#Person1#: The color is too bright. For my age, I would prefer a lighter color.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for lighter-colored round-neck sweaters.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7780","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service.\n#Person2#: Good morning. This is room 113. I'd like some breakfast, please.\n#Person1#: Right. Excuse me. Mrs. Jones?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like some grapefruit juice, marmalade, two scrambled eggs with two sausages, toast, and a pot of black coffee, please. How long will it take?\n#Person1#: Just a few minutes, ma'am.\n#Person2#: Great. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# calls #Person1# to order some breakfast.","topic":"hotel room service"}
{"fname":"train_7781","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have a lovely house, Jack.\n#Person2#: Thank you. But a number of things have been going wrong lately.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. What problems are you having.\n#Person2#: Oh, the whole house needs re-painting for starters. The carpet in the living room is worn out, and I'd like to put in new wall-to-wall carpeting. Last week, I had to call the plumber to fix the toilet. Anyway, all par for the course when you own a house, I guess. I think I am going to hire an interior decorator to look the place over.\n#Person1#: I've studied home decoration as a hobby. Could I make some suggestions?\n#Person2#: Go right ahead.\n#Person1#: Well, I think a crystal chandelier would look great in your living room, and maybe some new drapes for the windows. Also, a grandfather clock would look great in the den. Perhaps you could buy some potted plants for the dining room\n#Person2#: Wow, you really do have a talent for this, Alice. Thanks for the suggestions.\n#Person1#: You are welcome, Jack. Glad to be of help.","summary":"Jack has trouble decorating his house. He needs to repaint the house, change new carpets, and fix the toilet. Alice gives some suggestions as she has studied home decoration as a hobby.","topic":"home decoration"}
{"fname":"train_7782","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, Madam?\n#Person2#: Can you help me with Comprehensive Credit Granting?\n#Person1#: Certainly, Madam. What would you like to know?\n#Person2#: Well, everything really.\n#Person1#: All right. We can grant a Financing Promise Quota, if you qualify. This means that we can deal with all of your needs in a speedy and efficient way. Firstly, your Credit Rating must be class A, and your Debt to Asset Ratio must be top notch, for the industry you are involved in.","summary":"#Person1# introduces Comprehensive Credit Granting to #Person2#.","topic":"financing service"}
{"fname":"train_7783","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me if you have ever taken a class from Dr. Miller?\n#Person2#: Yes. Are you going to be taking a class from him?\n#Person1#: Yes, but I have never taken his class before.\n#Person2#: He is very interesting and challenging. Is that what you are looking for?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's what I need.\n#Person2#: He is really clear on what you need to learn to get a good grade. Are you willing to study hard?\n#Person1#: Yes, I guess so.\n#Person2#: What I really liked about him is that he was an understanding and friendly teacher. Do you enjoy that in a teacher?\n#Person1#: Yes, I had a teacher like that before.\n#Person2#: Did you know that he has 20 years teaching experience?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't, but that could be a good thing.\n#Person2#: Well, take a look at everything and figure out what is best for you. Good luck!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about Dr. Miller. #Person2# thinks he's interesting, challenging, understanding, friendly, and experienced.","topic":"appraise teachers"}
{"fname":"train_7784","dialogue":"#Person1#: Joe, can you squeeze me in sometime today?\n#Person2#: That's a big order, Jane. I am really swamped.\n#Person1#: I know what you're saying, but I have to go over the books with you before I go see our tax guy.\n#Person2#: Right. Okay, let me see what I can do. How about 1:30 right after my lunch meeting?","summary":"Jane asks Joe to find some time today to go over the books.","topic":"at the office"}
{"fname":"train_7785","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay. This trail looks the best. It's a little steep. But I'm sure it will be alright.\n#Person2#: Well. You're the tour guide, I'll follow you.\n#Person1#: . . . What a stink. This place stinks like rotten eggs.\n#Person2#: That's sulphur you can smell. The whole of Taiwan is a volcanic region. That's why Taiwan has so many hot springs. It's volcanic activity. The sulfur smoke that you can smell is coming from those fumaroles over there.\n#Person1#: Suddenly the'great outdoors'isn't so appealing. Let's hike a little faster. . .","summary":"#Person1# leads #Person2# to a volcanic region but finds this place stinks like rotten eggs.","topic":"go hiking"}
{"fname":"train_7786","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are our areas for growth? What sectors do you see the most potential in? If we are going to pull our sales numbers up and develop the brand, we got to work across the board.\n#Person2#: It's not just spreading out to new markets that we have to address. I think we'd better first pay attention to developing our brand in the markets we already have. We'Ve reached the awareness level, but we haven't established customer loyalty. People know who we are, but they still don't trust in our brand.\n#Person1#: I don't see why we can't work on opening new markets and developing the markets we've already penetrated at the same time. . . Both aspects of developing our customer base and developing our brand are important.","summary":"#Person1# thinks it is important to open up new markets to pull up sales numbers, but #Person2# thinks the company should first develop brands and establish customer loyalty.","topic":"business strategies"}
{"fname":"train_7787","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, sir. Could you tell me where the Hilton Hotel is?\n#Person2#: Well, there are two Hilton Hotels around here. Which one is your destination?\n#Person1#: Eh, let me see. Sorry, I can't remember it, because I've been there only once, accompanied by my friends.\n#Person2#: Then, it would be a little bit harder to find out your way. Do you remember the name of the street, or one or two landmarks?\n#Person1#: A bookstore, probably. With a yellow and orange logo.\n#Person2#: Good, any other clues?\n#Person1#: I remembered there is a very busy street several miles away. I waited for the traffic light for a very long time.\n#Person2#: Oh, is there a bank near there, Standard Charted possibly?\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah, I got it, there is a bank My friend exchanged her money there.\n#Person2#: That's the second branch hotel of Hilton. Walk straight down and you will see the bookstore you just mentioned. Turn left, I believe, you will get it.\n#Person1#: Great! Many thanks!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# where the Hilton Hotel is but #Person2# says there are two Hilton Hotels around. Then #Person2# asks #Person1# to tell the street name or the landmarks before directing the way.","topic":"direct the way"}
{"fname":"train_7788","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, this is your third bowl of rice!\n#Person2#: I know but I have no choice. My stomach just keeps crying for more and more.\n#Person1#: Why? I never saw you eat so much before.\n#Person2#: I've been going to the gym these days. The exercise makes me hungry all the time.\n#Person1#: So your stomach is the one that actually gets a lot of work-out.\n#Person2#: Don't pull my leg.\n#Person1#: This way you'll probably put on more weight. Will you give up?\n#Person2#: Surely not. I can feel the results. I'm starting to feel different now.\n#Person1#: Then how are you gonna deal with the problem of getting extra weight?\n#Person2#: I'm planning to meet my personal trainer to have the work-out plan fixed.\n#Person1#: Oh, I've got an idea. Why don't you ask Dad to go with you? He badly needs some exercise.\n#Person2#: Your father is a bit too timid. He even doesn't know how to introduce himself.\n#Person1#: He can just say, I'm Benjamin. I'm new and shy.\n#Person2#: Girl, don't make fun of your Daddy. But I can introduce him to my personal trainer. Maybe one day he will be a fitness freak instead of a cough potato.\n#Person1#: Who knows!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the exercise makes #Person2# hungry all the time but #Person2# will keep going to the gym. #Person1# thinks #Person2# should also ask Dad to do exercise together.","topic":"do exercise"}
{"fname":"train_7789","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Could I speak to Justin, please?\n#Person2#: Speaking.\n#Person1#: Oh, hi Justin. This is Karen Hepburn. We met at Chris and Jim's party.\n#Person2#: Of course. How're you?\n#Person1#: Great. Uh, Justin, would you like to see Otis Lesley on Thursday night? He's at the Kangaroo Club.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Karen, but I can't. I have to work late this Thursday.\n#Person1#: Oh. . . that's too bad.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I really like Lesley.\n#Person1#: Actually, are you doing anything on Friday or Saturday? He's playing those two nights as well.\n#Person2#: Well, I can't make it on Friday either, but I'm free on Saturday night. What time does it start?\n#Person1#: At eight sharp. How about meeting in front of the club at about a quarter after seven?\n#Person2#: That sounds perfect. And let's go out for coffee after the show.\n#Person1#: Sure!\n#Person2#: See you at seven fifteen, Saturday.","summary":"Karen calls Justin to invite him to see Otis Lesley on Thursday night but Justin will work late. However, Justin could make it on Saturday night and they arrange their meeting.","topic":"watch a performance"}
{"fname":"train_7790","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, show me your card hand. Here's mine. I have three Kings and a pair of Aces.\n#Person2#: How did you get that? No need to show you my hand, I lose. This is not as much fun as the music concert we just saw.\n#Person1#: Thanks again for buying the tickets. That was the most exciting live concert I've ever seen. That silver electric guitar was really cool.\n#Person2#: They're quite popular now. Wasn't her voice good?\n#Person1#: That, My Heart Will Go On. It warms my heart. you know, JanetJackson, Shanna Twain and Celine Dion are so very different.\n#Person2#: Janet Jackson is more pop music. Shania sings country music. Celine just seems to hit all the right notes.\n#Person1#: Have you heard Maria Carey?\n#Person2#: Yes, l have two of her Cds, l'II lend them to you if you like.\n#Person1#: Excellent. You can borrow my Janet Jackson's CD. It's her new one.\n#Person2#: I hope you have a good stereo.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Because you have to hear it really loud to get the full concert effect.","summary":"#Person1# thanks #Person2# for buying the concert tickets and #Person1# thinks the three singers are very different. Then #Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person2# has heard Maria Carey and #Person2# can lend her CDs to #Person1#.","topic":"listen to music"}
{"fname":"train_7791","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, Did you know the four ugliest women in ancient China?\n#Person2#: No, I only know four great beauties of China.\n#Person1#: There were some famous ugly women in history.\n#Person2#: Yeah? Were they famous because of the ugliness?\n#Person1#: Though they were ugly, they had great virtue.\n#Person2#: Then who were they?\n#Person1#: Mo Mu, Thong Lichen, Meng Gang and Ran Nv. They were well respected.\n#Person2#: It seems that the inner beauty is also important.\n#Person1#: Sometimes the inner beauty is more beautiful.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the four ugliest women in ancient China and says the inner beauty is more beautiful.","topic":"inner beauty"}
{"fname":"train_7792","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please help yourself to whatever you like, don't be shy.\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you. I'Ve already been helping myself.\n#Person1#: This dish tastes terrific. Would you like to try a little? It is a little hot, but very good.\n#Person2#: I like hot food, especially Sichuan cuisine.\n#Person1#: Would you like another beer?\n#Person2#: I'II have another cup of beer insist. I know I don't like to drink alone, especially there are someone sitting there next to me.\n#Person1#: Come on, it's the weekend. Let's taste and enjoy this meal. Cheers!\n#Person2#: Bottom's up, and you're right. This meal is incredible. I wish I had known this restaurant before. Thanks for bringing me here. I know I'll be back soon.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to try the hot dish and have another cup of beer. #Person2# likes the meal and this restaurant.","topic":"have a meal"}
{"fname":"train_7793","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I bought this sweater yesterday. But when I got home and tried it on, I found it's too small.\n#Person2#: Do you have the receipt with you?\n#Person1#: Yes, here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Do you want your money back?\n#Person1#: No, can I exchange it for a bigger one?\n#Person2#: I am afraid this is the biggest size we have.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad.\n#Person2#: Maybe you would like to try this one with the willow pattern. The price is the same and it's bigger.","summary":"#Person1# wants to exchange for a bigger sweater but #Person2# says that's the biggest and suggests trying another one.","topic":"after-sales service"}
{"fname":"train_7794","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! What's the hold up?\n#Person2#: It's probably just people trying to get an early start out of the city for the weekend. Nobody sticks around in the summer.\n#Person1#: Really? Then, I guess I won't have a hard time finding a room or getting a cab?\n#Person2#: Actually, you might because there's a big convention in town this weekend.\n#Person1#: I'm not too worried about it. I always seem to find something.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the hold-up might be caused by people trying to get out of the city.","topic":"city hold-up"}
{"fname":"train_7795","dialogue":"#Person1#: Pretty! Say beautiful rather. Can you imagine any thing nearer perfect beauty than she altogether-face and figure?\n#Person2#: I do not know what I could imagine, but I confess that I have seldom seen a face or figure more pleasing to me than hers.\n#Person1#: Such an eye! The true hazel eye-and so brilliant! Regular features, open countenance, with a complexion, Oh! What a bloom of full health, and such a pretty height and size ; such a firm and upright figure! There is health, not merely in her bloom, but in her air, her head, her glance. One hears sometimes of a child being'the picture of health'; now, she always gives me the idea of being the complete picture of grown-up health. She is loveliness itself.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# speak highly of a beautiful girl with a pretty face and figure.","topic":"appraise someone"}
{"fname":"train_7796","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you hear what happened to Sally?\n#Person2#: No, what?\n#Person1#: She had to go to the hospital.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: She passed out in class. Seems she hadn't eaten anything in days.\n#Person2#: Why on earth would she do that? You mean that she intentionally did not eat any food for days? That's crazy!\n#Person1#: Yeah, but that's what she did.\n#Person2#: I can't believe that there are girls who are willing to do that to their bodies. And all for a certain look.\n#Person1#: Well, it's not just the girl's fault. It's also society's fault - magazines and ads that show - thin models all saying, It's in to be thin. It's hard for them not to listen.\n#Person2#: True, but there are limits. Being thin is one thing ; starving oneself to death is another. No one forces them to do this.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Sally passed out in class because she intentionally didn't eat food. They think it's society's to emphasize on being thin and Sally's fault to starve herself to death.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_7797","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. What time does the next bus for Boston leave?\n#Person2#: It leaves at 8: 30.\n#Person1#: I see. Are there any seats available?\n#Person2#: Just a moment, please. Yes, you can have a seat.\n#Person1#: Good. How much is a one-way ticket?\n#Person2#: It's 38 dollars.\n#Person1#: All right. Here's 40 dollars.\n#Person2#: Here's your ticket and change.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Which gate should I go to for the bus?\n#Person2#: Go to gate number 2, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"#Person1# buys a bus ticket to Boston with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"buy a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_7798","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy a suit.\n#Person1#: What about the red one? It's the best seller.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's quite cute. I don't think it will fit me. I would prefer a darker color. Have you a black one?\n#Person1#: Yes, We have.","summary":"#Person1# recommends #Person2# a red suit but #Person2# prefers a darker color.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7799","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here is my ticket and seat assignment.\n#Person2#: Thank you. That way, PLS.\n#Person1#: May I have a pillow and blanket, PLS?\n#Person2#: An attendant will pass them around after we take off.\n#Person1#: May I have headphones for the in-flight movie?\n#Person2#: No problem. Here are your headphones. Do you want something to drink?\n#Person1#: Thanks, a coke, PLS.","summary":"#Person2# leads #Person1# to the seat and #Person1# asks for headphones and a coke.","topic":"on a flight"}
{"fname":"train_7800","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to have the film developed.\n#Person2#: For color prints?\n#Person1#: Yes. When can I get it back? I can't wait to see the photos.\n#Person2#: About three days.\n#Person1#: Fine, I'd like two enlargements from this negative.\n#Person2#: Here's your receipt.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to have the film developed.","topic":"develop films"}
{"fname":"train_7801","dialogue":"#Person1#: How have you been doing?\n#Person2#: I can't sleep or eat. I have a really bad pain in my tooth!\n#Person1#: How long have you had this toothache?\n#Person2#: It bothers me off and on, but it's gotten much worse these past few weeks.\n#Person1#: Is there anything that you'Ve done to your tooth that might have caused the pain?\n#Person2#: My girlfriend told me that I grind my teeth a lot when I sleep. Maybe that is the problem.\n#Person1#: When you brush your teeth, what do you use?\n#Person2#: I use a soft bristle toothbrush.\n#Person1#: Does it bother you when you have to chew a lot?\n#Person2#: Absolutely. That set it off big time!","summary":"#Person2# has a toothache and tells #Person1# it might be because #Person2# grinds his teeth while sleeping.","topic":"see a dentist"}
{"fname":"train_7802","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you hold the elevator, please? Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: No problem. What floor?\n#Person1#: I'm headed to the 18th floor, the top floor.\n#Person2#: Oh, so am I.\n#Person1#: Do you work there? I have an interview today with Dale Mendoza. Do you know her?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I know her pretty well.\n#Person1#: To tell you the truth, I'm really nervous. I had a dream last night that I was being interviewed by a three-headed monster that kept trying to bite my head off. Oh, wow, my palms are sweaty just thinking about it. I just hope Ms. Mendoza won't be able to hear my teeth chattering. I just hope I get through this in one piece.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are in the elevator and #Person1# is nervous to have an interview with Dale Mendoza whom #Person2# knows well.","topic":"before an interview"}
{"fname":"train_7803","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, no. We're going to be late for the meeting.\n#Person2#: No. We'll get a cab. It's faster than taking the bus or the subway.\n#Person1#: Oh, good.\n#Person2#: How much will it cost?\n#Person1#: Well, cabs are more expensive than the bus or the subway. It'll probably cost around six dollars.\n#Person2#: Taxi!!!\n#Person1#: I can't find the business card. Do you know the address?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I met with them back in March, remember?\n#Person1#: Right.\n#Person2#: Driver, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. , please.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# take a taxi for a meeting, although it's relatively expensive.","topic":"public transport"}
{"fname":"train_7804","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry to make you wait. What did you decide?\n#Person2#: Well, I wasn't planning on spending that much money today, so. . .\n#Person1#: Trust me, it's worth it. With the ' Love, Amy Card ', you'll get a 20 percent discount on everything in the store, every time you shop!\n#Person2#: Even if an item is on sale?\n#Person1#: Yes! And there are more bargains. See these pajamas? If you buy a pair now, you get this teddy bear as a gift!\n#Person2#: Oh! It's so cute!","summary":"#Person1# persuades #Person2# to buy the 'Love, Amy card' for getting a 20 percent discount.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7805","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I invite you for a dance?\n#Person2#: With pleasure.\n#Person1#: You dance well. Do you breakdance?\n#Person2#: Me, what brought that on?\n#Person1#: There's a story about breakdancing in the paper.\n#Person2#: What does it say?\n#Person1#: According to the story, it's some sort of modern dance style.\n#Person2#: Like disco?\n#Person1#: Well, breakdancing is more a physical exercise than a dance.\n#Person2#: And disco a kind of nightclub.\n#Person1#: Right, a disco is a place where people dance according to nonstop recorded music. . .\n#Person2#: So. . . disco is what the music is called and a disco is a place where people go to dance to it. And breakdancing is a different sort of thing altogether.\n#Person1#: You are witty.","summary":"#Person1# introduces a story of breakdance to #Person2# when they are dancing. #Person1# also makes a comparison between disco and breakdancing.","topic":"introduce breakdance"}
{"fname":"train_7806","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor wang can I ask a few questions?\n#Person2#: Certainly.\n#Person1#: What is the tariff?\n#Person2#: It's a tax levy by the goveroverment on goods imported into that country.\n#Person1#: Why does the government levy the tariff?\n#Person2#: Tariff provides the government with extra tax revenue.\n#Person1#: Anything else.\n#Person2#: Tariff raises the price at which the goods are sold in the importing country and therefore makes them less competitive with locally produced goods.\n#Person1#: Oh, I know. Thank you. Professor wang.\n#Person2#: Do not mention it.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# what the tariff is and why government levies the tariff.","topic":"introduce teriff"}
{"fname":"train_7807","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome back! I didn't see you in physics class last Thursday.\n#Person2#: I wasn't here that day. I went on a trip to New York. I just came back last night.\n#Person1#: New York! What a city! I am sure you had lots of fun there.\n#Person2#: No, not really. I was too busy doing business. It's very hot there, too.\n#Person1#: Well, did you enjoy the trip?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it was OK. I went to see the Statue of Liberty and that made the trip interesting.\n#Person1#: I have never been to New York. I would like to go there someday.\n#Person2#: Try to go during the spring or autumn when the weather is very nice.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# was absent in the physics class because #Person2# went to New York for business and enjoyed the trip.","topic":"business trip"}
{"fname":"train_7808","dialogue":"#Person1#: They offered me a job at the restaurant, but it doesn't sound very interesting.\n#Person2#: How much will they pay you?\n#Person1#: 160 a week.\n#Person2#: I'd take it if I were you.\n#Person1#: But it doesn't sound interesting.\n#Person2#: But you need a job, don't you?\n#Person1#: But I might find a better job somewhere else.","summary":"#Person1# is offered a job at the restaurant but it doesn't sound interesting.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_7809","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, would you go to the Children's Center with us this Sunday afternoon?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd like to, but Mum asked me to see her nephew Tom at No. 1 People's Hospital.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. What's wrong with Tom? Does he have a bad cold or have a headache?\n#Person2#: I was told that he hurt himself in the left left during the football game.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. How long has he been in the hospital?\n#Person2#: Three days. He was sent to the hospital as soon as his leg was hurt.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mary to the Children's Center but Mary has to visit Tom with her mom.","topic":"send an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7810","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello. Is that Dr. Bean?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: Dr. Bean, I'm making a survey for the National Research Company. I'd like to ask you a few questions about your health habits.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: First question: How often do you take medicine?\n#Person1#: I sometimes take aspirin, but that's all.\n#Person2#: Do you take vitamins?\n#Person1#: No, I never do.\n#Person2#: How about exercise?\n#Person1#: Well, I often play tennis or handball.\n#Person2#: Do you eat any healthy food?\n#Person1#: No, I just try to eat good food.\n#Person2#: Well, I've finished. Thank you for your help.","summary":"#Person2# interviews Dr. Bean. Dr. Bean takes Asprin sometimes, does exercises, and eats good food.","topic":"make a survey"}
{"fname":"train_7811","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, what are you listening to? \n#Person2#: Right now I'm listening to the Foo Fighters' latest album. There are some really good tracks on this CD, including their new single. \n#Person1#: Let me see your iPod for a minute. It looks like you've got a ton of good stuff loaded up. I like Gwen Stephanie, too, and what's this? Shakira? I had no idea you were a fan of hers. \n#Person2#: I think she's a really talented singer and songwriter. And, well, she's hot, too. \n#Person1#: Yeah, I bet. Let's see. You've got some great jazz and blues standards here, too. Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, and Bie Holiday. This one is a live recording, and these are compilations. You've got their greatest hits and some bootleg stuff, too. I never knew you were such a jazz buff. \n#Person2#: Yeah, I like all kinds of music. Now, where are you going with my iPod? \n#Person1#: I thought I'd just borrow it for a little while. \n#Person2#: Yeah, right. Hand it over. I've got to download my favorite podcast. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss some good tracks in #Person2#'s iPod and their favorite singers. Then #Person1# wants to borrow the iPod to listen to the good stuff downloaded.","topic":"listen to music"}
{"fname":"train_7812","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. \n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like a business suit made with this material. \n#Person1#: Do you have a particular style in mind? \n#Person2#: The kind that never goes out of fashion, I guess. \n#Person1#: I think you should realize that even the most conservative style changes. \n#Person2#: I'm sure you're right. I just dread the idea of making a new suit every year. \n#Person1#: The changes are usually not that dramatic. We just got some pictures of the latest fashion. Would you like to take a look? \n#Person2#: Good. I think I'll choose this single breasted one. When can I get it? \n#Person1#: Next Friday. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a business suit that never goes out of fashion. #Person1# shows #Person2# some pictures of the latest fashion and #Person2# chooses the single-breasted one.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7813","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you offer a course in business management? \n#Person2#: Yes, we do. \n#Person1#: How many nights a week is it? \n#Person2#: It's 3 nights a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. \n#Person1#: And how long does the course last? \n#Person2#: It lasts for 9 months. \n#Person1#: When does it start? \n#Person2#: The next beginning class starts on October 25th. \n#Person1#: What time is the class? \n#Person2#: From 7 to 9 o'clock. \n#Person1#: How much does it cost? \n#Person2#: It costs 125 dollars a month. \n#Person1#: Yes, that's all right. I want to enroll in the course. \n#Person2#: Thank you, please fill out this form for us. \n#Person1#: Do you want me to fill it out now? \n#Person2#: Yes , please. we need a record of you enducation and your work experiences. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about a business management course and decides to enroll.","topic":"enroll a course"}
{"fname":"train_7814","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today? \n#Person2#: Sorry, I can't! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class. \n#Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She can pick the kids up and take them to their after-school activities. She can also help you do some household chores, and run some errands. \n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. . . it's hard to find the right nanny . You have to consider her previous work experience, the responsibilities you give her, and how she interacts with the kids. I would love to have someone to help me out, though. \n#Person1#: I think you should definitely consider it! This way you won't have to juggle such a busy schedule, and you'll still get to spend time with the kids in the evenings. I can refer you this great nanny Amy. She used to work for my neighbors, before they moved away. She's very responsible, a good cook, and great with kids. \n#Person2#: Oh, that's great. Thanks Grace. Can you give me her number? I'll talk it over with Dan and give her a call tomorrow. Maybe this way I won't be so tired every day, and Dan and I might even get to go on a date once in a while. ","summary":"Grace suggests Mel hire a nanny to take care of her kids and help with some housework so that Mel wouldn't be so exhausted and recommends Amy who is very responsible, a good cook, and great with kids.","topic":"hire a nanny"}
{"fname":"train_7815","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Miss, what can I do for you this afternoon? \n#Person2#: I need the haircut. But you seem so busy today. \n#Person1#: Yes, it is, busy today. We usually have a lot more clients on the weekend. Would you like to take a sit, and wait for a while, please? \n#Person2#: Ok, but how long I have to wait, it is going to be more than 30 minutes . \n#Person1#: It should be around that, if you like , please for a free to read the magzine while you are wait. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: Sorry to keep you waiting, Miss. I'll have a dresser Mr. Li is just finish with a client in a moment or two. Would you have a shampoo first? I'll get it on for you. \n#Person2#: Ok, thanks. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to wait for a while before cutting #Person2#'s hair as there are more clients on the weekend.","topic":"have a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_7816","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bob. Can I have the book back I lent to you last month? \n#Person2#: Oh! I forgot all about it. Of course you can have it back, John. I'm sorry about the delay. \n#Person1#: Well, it doesn't matter. I almost forgot it too if it is not for Peter who asked me about it this moming. ","summary":"John asks Bob to return the book John lent to Bob.","topic":"return books"}
{"fname":"train_7817","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, what's new in the kitchen? That refrigerator is new, isn't it? \n#Person2#: Yes. I needed a large one. Before, I had a separate refrigerator and freezer, but this has both combined into one. \n#Person1#: That's usual nowadays. You've added a few shelves too. \n#Person2#: Yes. You know I've been cooking more kind of food recently and I needed some extra space for spices and ingredients. \n#Person1#: Did you buy new cupboards too? \n#Person2#: No, I didn't. I gave them a really good clean, so they just look new. The worktop was in poor condition, so I had a new one added. \n#Person1#: I see that you have bought several new pots and pans and utensils. \n#Person2#: Yes, I have. I need them to help me with these new dished I'm trying to make. I need a little more practice before I invite guests over. \n#Person1#: Looking at the spice rack, I'd say you've been learning how to make asian food. \n#Person2#: Yes. I've always likes Indian and thai food, so I've been trying to make dishes from those countries. I'm pretty good at making curries now, but I still need practice at making thai food. \n#Person1#: Both kinds of food are becoming popular. Nowadays, it's very easy to pick up the ingredients at the supermarket. \n#Person2#: I hope you can stay for dinner. I need a guinea pig! ","summary":"#Person1# talks about the new changes in the #Person2#'s kitchen, such as the new refrigerator, the shelves, clean cupboards, new pots and pans, and utensils. #Person2# says #Person2# needs to practice Thai food.","topic":"changes of room"}
{"fname":"train_7818","dialogue":"#Person1#: how did your interview go? \n#Person2#: pretty well. I don't know if I'll get the promotion or not, but I feel good about it. \n#Person1#: if you get the promotion, what will your new title be? \n#Person2#: if I get the promotion, I will be a senior engineer instead of an assistant engineer. \n#Person1#: will you get a pay-raise, too? \n#Person2#: whenever you are given added responsibilities, you should get a promotion. \n#Person1#: that makes sense. Who interviewed you? \n#Person2#: my boss. \n#Person1#: what kinds of questions did she ask you? \n#Person2#: she asked me about my ability to work in a team and what I thought a good boss should be. \n#Person1#: the second one sounds rather difficult to answer. What did you tell her? \n#Person2#: I told her that I'm an excellent team player and that a good boss should treat male and female employees equally. \n#Person1#: those are good answers. How did she react? \n#Person2#: she told me that even when I become a senior engineer, I'll have to work with the assisant engineers as a team. \n#Person1#: what do you think about her as a boss? \n#Person2#: she's pretty easy to get along with. She listens to her employees and treats everyone equally. \n#Person1#: you're lucky. Not everyone has such a great boss! \n#Person2#: that's true. She's highly esteemed among everyone at my company. \n#Person1#: when you find outif you get the promotion or not, let me know. \n#Person2#: I will do. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# feels good about the interview for #Person2#'s promotion. #Person2#'s boss interviewed #Person2#. #Person2# told the boss #Person2#'s an excellent team player and a good boss should value males and females equality. #Person2# thinks the boss is easy-going and people respect her.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7819","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Maria, did you have breakfast yet? \n#Person2#: Yes, I ate at the hotel with my son and my husband. \n#Person1#: Oh, they have good food there. What did you have? \n#Person2#: I had some cereal, fried eggs and orange juice. \n#Person1#: How was it? \n#Person2#: The food didn't taste very good, and actually I don't feel very well now. \n#Person1#: That's too bad. Do you want to take a break? \n#Person2#: No, I'm going to go back to the hotel at lunch time to lie down. \n#Person1#: OK. I'm going to the drug store later. Is there anything I can get for you? \n#Person2#: No, that's OK. I think if I rest for a little while I'll feel better. ","summary":"Maria tells #Person1# she doesn't feel very well after eating breakfast at the hotel and wants to take a rest.","topic":"feel sick"}
{"fname":"train_7820","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is that plastic cup for? \n#Person2#: Your doctor has requested a urine sample. \n#Person1#: Am I supposed to pee into the cup? \n#Person2#: We want what we call a clean sample. Urinate a drop or so into the toilet, and then stop the flow and urinate into the cup. \n#Person1#: Then what do I do with the cup? \n#Person2#: You put the cup in the little cubby in the restroom and close the door to the cubby. \n#Person1#: What is this test for? \n#Person2#: He is looking to see if you have a bladder or urinary tract infection. \n#Person1#: When will I know the results? \n#Person2#: Your doctor will call you in a few days with the results. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to use the plastic cup to take a clean urine sample and what the test is for.","topic":"urine sample test"}
{"fname":"train_7821","dialogue":"#Person1#: Calton Hotel. \n#Person2#: I'd like to reserve a double room. I will be arriving next Monday, the 12th. My name is Wilson. \n#Person1#: A double room for the 12th? The name is Wilson? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. \n#Person1#: How long will you be staying? \n#Person2#: Three or four days, perhaps longer. \n#Person1#: Very good, sir. We will be expecting you next Monday, the 12th. ","summary":"Wilson calls #Person1# to reserve a double room for the 12th.","topic":"reserve a room"}
{"fname":"train_7822","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Mister Lee, I've moved your bed to the other side of the room, and I've put your books in order on the shelf. Is there anything else you'd like before I leave for the evening?\n#Person2#: Only my dinner, when will that be ready, Miss Yang?\n#Person1#: Since your foot is hurting, would you like it brought to your room? I'll ask Miss Wang to bring it in half an hour.\n#Person2#: That would be nice. Thank you for being so considerate, this retirement community is much better than the last one I lived in.\n#Person1#: We are happy you like it here, we try to make life for the local people peaceful and easy.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# move the bed, rearrange books, and arrange dinner. #Person2# thinks this retirement community is better than the last one.","topic":"retirement community"}
{"fname":"train_7823","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wait, Ben, did you say you had a party Saturday?\n#Person2#: Yeah, you didn't know about it? It was my birthday.\n#Person1#: No, I didn't.\n#Person2#: But I've invited you. I sent you an email last week.\n#Person1#: Are you sure? I didn't get it. Oh, you know what? I didn't tell you I have a new email address. Oh, I am sorry.\n#Person2#: That's ok, but I was kind of upset but you weren't there.\n#Person1#: Listen, let's go out for lunch this week. I want to do something for your birthday.\n#Person2#: Oh, you don't have to.\n#Person1#: I know, but I want to.\n#Person2#: Ok, that's really nice of you, really. So anyway, I have to go now. I have a meeting at 9:30.\n#Person1#: Ok, see you later and Happy Birthday.","summary":"#Person1# didn't attend #Person2#'s birthday party because #Person1# has a new email address and didn't receive the invitation email. So #Person1# invites #Person2# to lunch to celebrate #Person2#'s birthday.","topic":"celebrate birthday"}
{"fname":"train_7824","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you taking everything out of your bag Lily?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for a stamp. I know I've got one in here somewhere.\n#Person1#: A stamp?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I've written a letter to my father and I want to get it in the post before midday.\n#Person1#: You've written a letter? Why not just use email?\n#Person2#: Well. Some feelings are better to be written on real paper instead of being typed on a cold keyboard. Oh, here, I find it. It's stuck in my phone case.","summary":"#Person1# is looking for a stamp to post a written letter to #Person1#'s father.","topic":"post a letter"}
{"fname":"train_7825","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, American Medical Association. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to find a doctor.\n#Person1#: What kind of doctor are you looking for? A general doctor or a specialist?\n#Person2#: What is the difference between a general doctor and a specialist?\n#Person1#: A general doctor treats a variety of illnesses and will treat your whole family. A specialist concentrates in one area, like the heart or the skin.\n#Person2#: Then I would like to find a general doctor.\n#Person1#: In that case, you may want to call Doctor Green at 6663579 or Doctor Smith at 6668520.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: If I can help you, please call again.","summary":"#Person2# calls #Person1# to find a general doctor and #Person1# tells #Person2# to call Doctor Green or Doctor Smith.","topic":"find a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_7826","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please mail these letters, Lucy?\n#Person2#: Yes, Sir.\n#Person1#: These two are urgent letters and should be sent by registered express airmail. Others are ordinary letters.\n#Person2#: All right, who should I send them to?\n#Person1#: It ' s sent to Mr. Charles. I believe he is in London.\n#Person2#: Ok, home or office address?\n#Person1#: Office address, please. He might be at work when they arrive.\n#Person2#: Should I enclose this commercial paper with these two letters?\n#Person1#: Yes, it ' s right.","summary":"#Person1# asks Lucy to send two letters to Mr. Charles' office.","topic":"send letters"}
{"fname":"train_7827","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you do?\n#Person2#: How do you do?\n#Person1#: My name is Wang Liang, I ' m from Beijing. Where do you come from?\n#Person2#: I come from the city of Tangshan in Hebes Province.\n#Person1#: You're from Tangshan? I can't believe my ears. I was also born in Tangshan, but I was brought up in Beijing.\n#Person2#: Really? It's nice to meet you. How long have you been with this company?\n#Person1#: Just over 4 years now. Since this is your first day here, I'm sure you don't really know too much yet. Let me show you around, so you can introduce yourself to everyone.\n#Person2#: Oh, Thank you very much!","summary":"Wang Liang greets #Person2# who has the same birthplace of Wang Liang and will show #Person2# around the company.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7828","dialogue":"#Person1#: Take care, Peter. Don't run so fast. Are you tired?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. May I sit on the grass?\n#Person1#: No, you mustn't sit on the grass. Don't you see the notes?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can see it. But what's on it?\n#Person1#: It says ' Keep off the grass! '\n#Person2#: Well, there's a bench under the tree. We can sit there.\n#Person1#: Be careful. You can't smoke here.\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: Can't you see the notes there? It says ' No smoking here '.","summary":"Peter wants to sit on the grass but #Person1# stops him. Peter suggests they sit on the bench and #Person1# reminds him not to smoke.","topic":"warning"}
{"fname":"train_7829","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm a little rushed. Is there any quicker way to get there?\n#Person2#: Yeah, of course. You can take a taxi.\n#Person1#: How much will that run me?\n#Person2#: It depends on traffic and distance, but it is reasonable.\n#Person1#: Do the drivers speak English?\n#Person2#: Some are better than others. But, you shouldn't have a problem.\n#Person1#: Are they safe?\n#Person2#: For the most part, yes. If you don't feel comfortable with it, then it is best not to take one at night.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# take a taxi since #Person1# is rushed, and explains some basic information about taking a taxi.","topic":"take taxies"}
{"fname":"train_7830","dialogue":"#Person1#: If we give you the job, what's the most important thing you except to get?\n#Person2#: Well, I just want to enjoy what I'm doing it's the most important thing to me.\n#Person1#: Just this?\n#Person2#: Yes, because I think being interesting thing is the best teacher. Or have more opportunities to have career growth.\n#Person1#: Do you want to get a promotion?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Where would you like to be in 5 years?\n#Person2#: In five years, I'd like to be a senior manager of this corporation.\n#Person1#: How do you plan to accomplish this?\n#Person2#: By doing whatever is necessary.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the most important thing of a job is enjoying and that #Person2# will do everything necessary to get a promotion.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7831","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dear, can you drive me to the clinic?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Well, my car won't start. I don't know what's the matter with it.\n#Person1#: Could it be the battery?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think it could be. I checked the battery two days ago. It must be other problems.\n#Person1#: Well, I suppose it could be the gas.\n#Person2#: No, there is plenty of gas. I filled it up yesterday.\n#Person1#: Perhaps it's the starter then?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's possible.","summary":"#Person2#'s car won't start. #Person1# guesses the problems. #Person2# thinks it might be the starter.","topic":"car problems"}
{"fname":"train_7832","dialogue":"#Person1#: good morning. I understand that you'Ve got a problem with your washing machine. I'm from the repair company.\n#Person2#: excellent. Come in please. The washing machine is in the bathroom upstairs. It keeps breaking down.\n#Person1#: when did it first break down?\n#Person2#: about ten days ago. I'Ve tried to use it since then. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. it's very frustrating.\n#Person1#: is it still under warranty. If it is and I can't fix it, it would be quicker and easier to exchange it for a new one.\n#Person2#: yes, it's still under warranty. Over the last few weeks, it's also been making a high - pitch noise when it's in use.\n#Person1#: ok. I'll start by looking at the motor. I'll just unplug it and take a look inside the machine. . . oh, yes. There's the problem. It's quite simple. I'll sort it out in a few minutes.\n#Person2#: what's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: part of the motor is loose. I can put it back in place quite easily.\n#Person2#: that's great. Thanks very much. Would you like a cup of tea or coffee?","summary":"#Person2#'s washing machine keeps breaking down. It's still under warranty. #Person1# checks it and finds part of the motor is loose. #Person1#'ll fix it.","topic":"fix the machine"}
{"fname":"train_7833","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Janet.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Pete.\n#Person1#: And what is this?\n#Person2#: Ah, this is my daughter's birthday present. Her birthday is next week.\n#Person1#: And when is your son's birthday?\n#Person2#: That is not for a while. His birthday is only in August.\n#Person1#: But Mark's birthday is in April so I need to think about his present soon.\n#Person2#: And when is your birthday?\n#Person1#: Oh, my birthday is in December just before Xmas so of course nobody remembers.\n#Person2#: My birthday is in June, when we are always on holiday. So my family often forgets my birthday too.","summary":"Peter asks Janet about a birthday present for Janet's daughter. Then they talk the date of their birthday and Mark's birthday.","topic":"discuss birthdays"}
{"fname":"train_7834","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello baseball fans, and welcome back to today's game! My name is Rick Fields and of course, I am here, once again, with the man that seals the deal, Bob Copeland.\n#Person2#: It's a beautiful day to see two world class teams face each other and fight for their right to be called champions.\n#Person1#: Well, the national anthem has just been sung, and the umpire has started the game. It's time to play ball!\n#Person2#: Roger Vargas is up at bat. The pitcher winds up and strike one!\n#Person1#: A very nice curve ball by the pitcher. The catcher gives him the sign, he winds up and Vargas gets a line drive!\n#Person2#: The players are scrambling to get the ball. Vargas gets to first base and he's still going! The outfielder throws it to second! Vargas slides! He's safe!\n#Person1#: Great play!\n#Person2#: We have a runner on third and up at bat is Brian Okapi! There's the pitch, he hits it! It's going, going, that ball is gone!\n#Person1#: Home run by Okapi! That puts this team ahead by two as we are at the bottom of the fifth inning here at Richie Stadium!","summary":"Rick and Bob are commentating on a baseball game. Bob says Vargas gets a first strike and a safe, and Rick says Okapi hits a home run by two.","topic":"game commentating"}
{"fname":"train_7835","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that Jim lost 100 yuan. Do you know that?\n#Person2#: I don't know.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: But some classmates said you took the money.\n#Person2#: It is not true.\n#Person1#: Look at my eyes.\n#Person2#: Well, I confess. I did it, because I urgently need money to buy some medicine for my mother for she is badly ill. I'm ashamed that I did that.\n#Person1#: Return the money to Jim and make an apology. I think he will forgive you.\n#Person2#: I will.","summary":"#Person1# accuses #Person2# of taking Jim 100 yuan. #Person2# confessed and will return it.","topic":"steal money"}
{"fname":"train_7836","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I was looking for a book, but I couldn't find it.\n#Person1#: Did you check our database to see if it was on the shelf?\n#Person2#: I already did.\n#Person1#: Is it on the shelf?\n#Person2#: I didn't see it.\n#Person1#: Apparently somebody took that book out of the library.\n#Person2#: Will you ever get another copy?\n#Person1#: We will definitely be getting another.\n#Person2#: Could you please reserve it for me?\n#Person1#: That won't be a problem.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I really appreciate that.","summary":"#Person1# is assisting #Person2# finding a book which has been taken, and reserves the book for #Person2#.","topic":"library service"}
{"fname":"train_7837","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jenny. Would you like to go to dinner with me?\n#Person2#: I don't know. You know what they say about office romances.\n#Person1#: No, I don't. What do they say about office romances?\n#Person2#: They say you shouldn't mix love and work.\n#Person1#: That's silly. What I do on my own time is no one else's business. Besides, it's pretty hard to meet people outside of the office when we spend long hours here.\n#Person2#: You'Ve got a point. Once I dated one of my supervisors and all of my co-workers accused him of favoritism. Then when the relationship went bad, he fired me.\n#Person1#: People fall in love with people they work with. That's a fact.\n#Person2#: That may be true, but I don't want an inter-office relationship to affect my productivity.\n#Person1#: If it does, it will only make you more productive, because we can support each other.\n#Person2#: You are sounding like we are already married.\n#Person1#: Good grief. All I did was ask you out. I am sorry.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't feel right about it.\n#Person1#: I am talking about dinner tonight, not a lifetime.\n#Person2#: Most starts with dinner, but then it gets out of hand. Besides, haven't you asked out every woman in the entire office?\n#Person1#: I like company.\n#Person2#: Company? I heard about you from Linda. She said you were an octopus!\n#Person1#: What can I say? I am a passionate guy.\n#Person2#: Well, I hope you can find something else to be passionate about.\n#Person1#: You want to go out with me and you know it.\n#Person2#: In your dreams. Now if you don't mind, I've got some work to do.\n#Person1#: Ok, I get the message. Hey, do you have any sisters?","summary":"#Person1# asks Jenny out for dinner but Jenny's worries about office romances because Jenny once dated a supervisor but then he fired her. Jenny accuses #Person1# asking every woman in the office out and refuses his invitation.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_7838","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, do you know what color the carrot is?\n#Person2#: Mom, it's orange?\n#Person1#: Wow, my son is so clever.\n#Person2#: Mom, that's a stupid question.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: I am not a child at all. I know more.\n#Person1#: Oh, my son looks like a grown-up.\n#Person2#: Sure. Mom, I can take care of you.\n#Person1#: No kidding. So tell me what's your favorite color?\n#Person2#: I like blue. You see, that's the color of the sky. I wanna be a superman.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: I hope I can fly to any place like superman. So I can touch the sky.\n#Person1#: OK, superman. Put on your cape, we are going to fly home.","summary":"#Person2# is asked questions by Mom, insists #Person2# is not a child at all, but hopes to be superman.","topic":"favorite color"}
{"fname":"train_7839","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Sanyu Restaurant. May I help you?\n#Person2#: What time do you open this evening?\n#Person1#: We open at 6:30, sir.\n#Person2#: I see. I'd like to reserve a table for two.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. What time would you like your table, sir?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, perhaps around 8 pm.\n#Person1#: Fine! I'll reserve a table for two at 8 pm, sir. May I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: Davis.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Davis.\n#Person2#: Oh, any chance of a table by the window? My wife loves the bird's eye view. As it's her birthday, I want it to be a celebration.\n#Person1#: I see. We have already received many bookings and though I can't guarantee anything, please be assured that we'll try our best, Mr. Davis. I hope you'll understand.\n#Person2#: I do, but I would appreciate you, if it could be arranged.\n#Person1#: We'll try our best.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps Mr. Davis reserve a table for two around 8 pm. Davis wants a table by the window and #Person1# will try best.","topic":"restaurant reservation"}
{"fname":"train_7840","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like this dress?\n#Person2#: It's nice. But what kind of dress are you looking for?\n#Person1#: Something attractive and dressy. Maybe a little sexy too. New Year's Eve is a special occasion and it only happens once a year, right?\n#Person2#: Of course. It's common too that we wear something special for our Chinese New Year.\n#Person1#: People here always wear the best clothes they have. Many people go out and buy clothes especially for New Year's Eve.\n#Person2#: Any other common customs of your New Year?\n#Person1#: Before the New Year, we always send greeting cards to our relatives and friends to wish them a happy year. On the street and in stores people usually greet others with a'Happy New Year'. It's also common for people to make a New Year's resolution.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: It's when people quit a bad habit or do something they find hard to do. Many people resolve to quit smoking, lose weight, or stop nagging their wife, etc. However, it usually lasts only for a few days!\n#Person2#: By the way, where are you going on New Year's Eve?\n#Person1#: We're going to a night club for dinner and dancing, then we'll go down to the city square for the big celebration. There's always a fireworks display put on by the local government. We all want you to come too.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what kind of dress they should wear on New Year's Eve while talking about the common customs of Chinese New Year. #Person1# invites #Person2# to a night club on New Year's Eve.","topic":"New Year's Eve"}
{"fname":"train_7841","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, if you don't mind, I'd like to ask you a personal question.\n#Person2#: I don't mind at all.\n#Person1#: All right. Are you married?\n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I'm not married. I'm still single.\n#Person1#: Then, when do you plan to get married?\n#Person2#: I don't know. It's still up in tha air.","summary":"John tells #Person1# he's single and doesn't know when to get married.","topic":"get married"}
{"fname":"train_7842","dialogue":"#Person1#: The demographic reports are in. . . From the looks of it, we're going to have to re-evaluate some of the content for our promotional events in different venues.\n#Person2#: Why, what's the lowdown?\n#Person1#: According to the report, our Boston crowd is quite different make-up from our Chicago folks. Our Boston consumers are mostly from mid-level to upper-class income levels, university or postgraduates, married no children, white collar. . . You know the kind. Chicago on the other hand is mostly mid to low income levels, single parent homes, blue collar. . . I think we're talking about two totally different target groups.\n#Person2#: I have no idea there was that great of deviation between the two venues. . . To make our products sell, we have to take the target audience into account.\n#Person1#: No kidding. We've got to come up with two completely different sales pitches to suit the needs of each groups.","summary":"#Person1# says the Boston consumers are mid-level to upper class, while the Chicago consumers are mid-level to lower class. #Person1# and #Person2# both think they should suit different target groups' needs.","topic":"demographic reports"}
{"fname":"train_7843","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I have a word with you?\n#Person2#: Certainly.\n#Person1#: When will you be free?\n#Person2#: Come by any time.\n#Person1#: Shall I say around ten o'clock?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll be waiting for you in my home by 10:00.","summary":"#Person1# suggests a meeting at 10, where #Person2# agrees.","topic":"meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7844","dialogue":"#Person1#: I decided to give it a go!\n#Person2#: Good for you. What items did you bid on?\n#Person1#: A DENY shirt and one of Serena Williams'used tennis rackets!\n#Person2#: Your idol! Wow! You're even better at finding stuff than me!\n#Person1#: Yep. I placed a bid for the shirt. The minimum was ten so I bet fifty!\n#Person2#: That's not how this game works.\n#Person1#: Well, there was a sign that said ' Buy now for seventy. '\n#Person2#: How many bids had been placed before you?","summary":"#Person1# bid on a shirt and a racket. #Person2# thinks #Person1# doesn't familiar with bid.","topic":"bid for items"}
{"fname":"train_7845","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you made up your mind about not going back to your hometown after graduation? Where else would you go?\n#Person2#: I would try to land a job in Beijing. I just want to go to one of the big cities.\n#Person1#: why?\n#Person2#: many say more development opportunities can be found there.\n#Person1#: that's true. Beijing is the political, economic and cultural center of the entire country.\n#Person2#: and there're higher salaries there.\n#Person1#: well, that's true, but living expenses are also higher in big cities.\n#Person2#: I've considered that. I'll share an apartment with others to save the rent, and the cost of living won't be too much for only one person.\n#Person1#: one person? How about your girlfriend?\n#Person2#: oh, we had to break up because she didn't want to float around in Beijing. She insisted on working in her hometown and having a stable life.\n#Person1#: sorry to hear that. It seems you have sacrificed a lot to work away from home.\n#Person2#: sure have. I want to offer my parents a better life ; so, I'll have to work very hard.\n#Person1#: I admire you. Good luck!","summary":"#Person2# expresses to #Person1# that #Person2# wants to find a job in Beijing because Beijing has more opportunities, and #Person2# has sacrificed a lot including breaking up with #Person2#'s girlfriend and saving the cost of living.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_7846","dialogue":"#Person1#: What does it cost to ride this bus?\n#Person2#: The fare is $ 1. 25.\n#Person1#: Have you been driving buses a long time?\n#Person2#: I haven't been driving for long, only for a few months.\n#Person1#: Do you like to drive the bus?\n#Person2#: Not in the least bit.\n#Person1#: I would have never dreamed of ever becoming a bus driver.\n#Person2#: I never dreamed of doing this either. The only thing I like about it is the money.\n#Person1#: It was really fun chatting with you.\n#Person2#: It was really nice talking to you too.\n#Person1#: Have a good one.\n#Person2#: I'll have a good day once this day is over.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the bus fare is $1.25. #Person2# doesn't like being a driver but does it for money.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7847","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me sir. May I come in?\n#Person2#: Mike, you're late again.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but my sister was ill, so I\n#Person2#: Do you think I believe the story like that?\n#Person1#: But it's true.\n#Person2#: How can believe it if the same excuse was used twice within a week?\n#Person1#: That's coincidence .\n#Person2#: Ok, hold it. Remember to be punctual next time .\n#Person1#: I promise I will.\n#Person2#: You'd better.","summary":"#Person2# accuses Mike for lying about his sister's illness and reminds him to be punctual.","topic":"reasons for lateness"}
{"fname":"train_7848","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, what time do you expect to land in Berlin?\n#Person2#: We should be there by 5 this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Do you have any idea how long it will take to clean customs?\n#Person2#: Well, it all depends on traffic from other arriving aircraft.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the time of arrival and the duration of customs clearance.","topic":"arriving time"}
{"fname":"train_7849","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please explain for me what a business contract implies?\n#Person2#: A contract is an agreement which is binding on both parties mutually. A contract might be formal or informal, oral or written. An implemented contract is one which has been fully executed by both sides ; an executive contract is one which is going to be performed. They are enforceable by laws and any party who defaults the contract may be sued and forced to make compensation.\n#Person1#: What are the purposes of contract?\n#Person2#: In an ordinary contract, the objective of a contract might be relatively simple, indicating the description of commodity, price, quantity, terms of payment and etc.\n#Person1#: When we draft a contract, which points should we pay special attention to?\n#Person2#: Well. First, make meaning clear by using concise forma language. Second, describe accurately the exact requirement. Finally, state clearly the permissible variation in quantity.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# that a contract is an agreement binding on both parties mutually to indicate the description of the commodity. A contract should clear meaning, requirement and variation.","topic":"business contract"}
{"fname":"train_7850","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome. Can I help you with anything?\n#Person2#: Hi. I'm shopping for my boyfriend's birthday. Do you have any suggestions?\n#Person1#: Let's see. How about a nice shirt and tie? You can't go wrong there.\n#Person2#: Well. He doesn't wear ties that often.\n#Person1#: We have some nice pants. You can also get him a belt with it.\n#Person2#: That sounds good. Which one do you recommend?\n#Person1#: These slacks are very popular. He can wear them to dress up a little or on a normal casual day.\n#Person2#: I like them. Do you have matching belts?\n#Person1#: Yes. Right over here.\n#Person2#: How much are they?\n#Person1#: The pants are on sale for $ 40, and the belt is $ 25.\n#Person2#: What is your return policy just in case he doesn't like them?\n#Person1#: Just save the receipt and we will gladly return or exchange them for you.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll take them.","summary":"#Person1# is helping #Person2# shopping for #Person2# boyfriend's birthday. With #Person1#'s help, #Person2# buys slacks and a matching tie for $ 40 and $ 25, and understands the return policy.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7851","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's an ugly day today.\n#Person2#: I know. I think it may rain.\n#Person1#: It's the middle of summer, it shouldn't rain today.\n#Person2#: That would be weird.\n#Person1#: Yeah, especially since it's ninety degrees outside.\n#Person2#: I know, it would be horrible if it rained and it was hot outside.\n#Person1#: Yes, it would be.\n#Person2#: I really wish it wasn't so hot every day.\n#Person1#: Me too. I can't wait until winter.\n#Person2#: I like winter too, but sometimes it gets too cold.\n#Person1#: I'd rather be cold than hot.\n#Person2#: Me too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the weather, expressing they don't like raining on hot days and rather be cold than hot.","topic":"discuss the weather"}
{"fname":"train_7852","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was inquiring about a bill that I never got.\n#Person2#: Which credit card was the bill for?\n#Person1#: The bill was for my Master Card.\n#Person2#: That bill should have been mailed about two weeks ago.\n#Person1#: It never came in the mail.\n#Person2#: My computer shows that it has already been mailed.\n#Person1#: I have not gotten my bill, so what should I do about that?\n#Person2#: You should try contacting your post office.\n#Person1#: If it is the post office's fault, may I have an extension on my bill?\n#Person2#: You'll have to prove it was their error ; then you can get an extension.\n#Person1#: Thank you for all your help.\n#Person2#: You are very welcome. Have a good day.","summary":"#Person2# is answering #Person1#'s inquiry about an unreceived bill which computer shows already been mailed. #Person1# asks for an extension, while #Person2# requires proof of fault.","topic":"trace a bill"}
{"fname":"train_7853","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Holiday Inn. Do you know where it is?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's down this street on the left.\n#Person1#: Is it far from here?\n#Person2#: No, it's not far.\n#Person1#: How far is it?\n#Person2#: About a mile and a half.\n#Person1#: How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: 5 minutes or so.\n#Person1#: Is it close to the subway station?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's very close. The subway station is next to the hotel. You can walk there.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the Holiday Inn is down the street on the left and will take 5 minutes to get there.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_7854","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you know the news about the bank robbers?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I don't know whether they have been caught or not.\n#Person1#: All except one. He escaped while the police were searching the hotel where the other three were hidden.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# only one bank robber escaped.","topic":"bank robbers"}
{"fname":"train_7855","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Mary. I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks, and you?\n#Person1#: I'm fine, too, thanks. How is your job in the factory?\n#Person2#: I changed my job two months ago.\n#Person1#: Oh, did you? What do you do now?\n#Person2#: I'm working as a secretary in a company.\n#Person1#: Oh, good! Do you like your new job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I like it very much.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. How about coming to my house this Saturday and having a good chat?\n#Person2#: Good idea. I'd like that. See you then.","summary":"Mary changed her job and now is a secretary. #Person1# invites Mary home to have a chat.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7856","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Could I ask you to check in please?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: Your name, please?\n#Person2#: Gill Kemp.\n#Person1#: OK. Your room number is 3126. Now, fill in the form, if you would, please, Mr. Kemp.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# helps Mr. Kemp to check in.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_7857","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know, Sally, we've both been working too hard. We've got to get away for a while, even if it's just for a few days.\n#Person2#: What a good idea, Eric! That would be wonderful. Let me look at my schedule...I could take off a week from Thursday, but no sooner.\n#Person1#: Let me look at my schedule too...Yes, that looks good.\n#Person2#: I thought you had a basketball game every Thursday until the end of the month.\n#Person1#: Oh, you're right. I must have forgotten to write that down. How about the next Thursday after that? Basketball season's over then. Do you know if you can get it off?\n#Person2#: That's Thursday and Friday, the third and fourth? I don't care if I can-I will get off. We need the change. Where would you like to go? New York?\n#Person1#: No, we don't have enough time to go there, and it's too expensive anyway.\n#Person2#: And we want to relax, not run around all the time. I know! Do you remember that little hotel in Wilmington, Vermont, where we stayed years ago? That would be perfect.\n#Person1#: Well, that was July, though. I wonder if they're open in the winter.\n#Person2#: Most likely, during skiing season. Uh...oh, I'd forgotten about skiing season. I don't know if we could get a room.\n#Person1#: I'll call and find out. Do you remember the name?\n#Person2#: It's right on the tip of my tongue...I have it. The Strawberry River Inn.","summary":"Eric suggests Sally that they need to get away from work for a while. After they check their schedules, Sally suggests the Strawberry River Inn in Wilmington, Vermont, where Eric will call to find out if the Inn opens in the winter.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_7858","dialogue":"#Person1#: The rain is going to continue till tomorrow. I wanted to take you to see the park, but it's too wet for that, and it's obvious we can't walk around to visit the sights that you suggested, Jack. Too bad!\n#Person2#: Yes, it's a shame.","summary":"#Person1# tells Jack they can't visit the sights because of raining.","topic":"rain"}
{"fname":"train_7859","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is TBC Television Studios. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm calling because I saw an ad in the campus newspaper. It said you wanted an assistant to work on your local news program.\n#Person1#: Right. But you do realize that we just need volunteers. It's an unpaid position.\n#Person2#: Oh, sure. I understand that. I just want to get some experience working for television news production after I get my degree.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, you'll need to talk to Ms. Black. She is in charge of the program. But first, you'll need to come here to fill out an application form. Can you drop by the studio later today?","summary":"#Person1# is answering a call from #Person2# about a volunteer position, and refers #Person2# to Ms. Black while asks #Person2# to fill out a form.","topic":"job application"}
{"fname":"train_7860","dialogue":"#Person1#: I love slim girls, don't you? \n#Person2#: Not particularly. I like fat girls. \n#Person1#: And I like a girl with good skin, do you? \n#Person2#: I can't say I do. What I like a girl with good manners. \n#Person1#: Oh, yes. But surely you like a girl with a nice figure. \n#Person2#: Yes. But I like a girl with a nice personality. \n#Person1#: But you like a girl to be rich, surely? \n#Person2#: Not particularly. I like a girl to be good. \n#Person1#: What about you, Henry? You haven't said a thing. \n#Person3#: I don't like girls. I think they're awful. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the type of girl they love while Henry expresses he doesn't like girls.","topic":"talk about girls"}
{"fname":"train_7861","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to order now? \n#Person2#: Yse, I'd like to have pepper steak and a glass of red wine. \n#Person1#: OK, sir. What about you, Miss? \n#Person3#: Bring me a piece of apple pie and a steak sandwich. \n#Person2#: Would you please switch the pepper steak to the filet steak? \n#Person1#: Sure. ","summary":"#Person1# is helping #Person2# and #Person3# ordering food and fulfilling the request.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_7862","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is a tornado warning on. My mother just told me she heard it on the radio. \n#Person2#: What is a tornado warning? \n#Person1#: It means that a tornado has been seen somewhere in the area. \n#Person2#: Really? In New Berlin? \n#Person1#: No. Not necessarily in town. But in southern Wisconsin somewhere. A tornado has been spotted. They have two stages here. This is what is called a tornado watch. That means that the weather conditions are perfect for a tornado. \n#Person2#: I understand. They think a tornado might come. \n#Person1#: Yes. People should look out, because maybe there will be tornadoes coming. So it's called a watch. \n#Person2#: And the second stage is called a tornado warning. \n#Person1#: Yes. If a tornado has been spotted, they announce a tornado warning. So if there's a tornado warning on, it means a tornado is out there somewhere. \n#Person2#: It's scary. \n#Person1#: Well. Tornadoes can be dangerous, it's true. If we hear something like a loud train coming, then we have to go in the basement. \n#Person2#: What do you mean a loud train? \n#Person1#: That is what tornadoes sound like. They sound like trains. They're very loud. \n#Person2#: But if you hear them coming, isn't it already too late? \n#Person1#: Maybe. It depends on the tornado. Some can move across the ground at 200 miles an hour. That is very fast. Others aren't so fast. \n#Person2#: Have you seen a lot of them? \n#Person1#: I've only seen one in my life. I was looking out the window. It was around two miles away. It was very interesting to watch. But it was heading toward my friend's house. So I quickly called them on the phone. \n#Person2#: Did it hit their house? \n#Person1#: No, it didn't. But they are glad I called them. \n#Person2#: What were they doing when you called? \n#Person1#: They were all sitting in the living room watching TV. They had no idea a tornado was coming toward their house. If it had hit them, they could have all been killed. \n#Person2#: That's terrible. Do many people die in tornadoes? \n#Person1#: Not so many really. But a lot of houses are destroyed sometimes. ","summary":"#Person1# explains to #Person2# the details about tornados in terms of two stages which are a tornado warning and a tornado watch. #Person1# further explains the sound of tornados and the causes of such sound, as wells as the danger of tornado. Then #Person1# continues expressing the danger of tornado by giving a personal experience of #Person1# encountering a tornado.","topic":"discuss tornadoes"}
{"fname":"train_7863","dialogue":"#Person1#: The winter in Ottawa is freezing. \n#Person2#: From mid-November, snow started to pile up in Ottawa. \n#Person1#: I think I will be adapted to it. \n#Person2#: Although the weather here is very cold, the people are warm. \n#Person1#: Yes, that's the reason why I remain here. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks winter in Ottawa is freezing while #Person2# says people in Ottawa are warm.","topic":"discuss the weather"}
{"fname":"train_7864","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! How are you going? \n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. How are you doing this morning? \n#Person1#: Not bad. How about you? Haven't seen you for a long time. \n#Person2#: Yes. I've been to New York. I got back only yesterday. \n#Person1#: Did you enjoy yourself? \n#Person2#: Very much. New York is such a nice place. Shall I show you some photographs? \n#Person1#: Thanks, I like looking at photographs. How nice! Oh, I'm afraid I must be going now. I've got an appointment. Have a good day. \n#Person2#: You too. I hope to see you soon. Goodbye. \n#Person1#: Goodbye. ","summary":"#Person2# is catching up with #Person1# by telling #Person2#'s feelings towards New York and showing photographs of New York.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7865","dialogue":"#Person1#: You should have seen the T. V. show that was on last night, the topic it covered was really interesting, animal rights. \n#Person2#: Do you really believe in that? If they are going to focus on something, they should do it on civil rights. \n#Person1#: Yes, but we can't deny that animals are vulnerable, defenseless, and are completely at the mercy of human beings. \n#Person2#: I understand your point, but we continue to have transgressions against human rights. If so much attention weren't devoted to the topic of animals, we would then concentrate more on saving a human being instead of protecting a koala. \n#Person1#: You can't compare apples and oranges. I believe that both topics are important and that we can't ignore them, the mistreatment of animals can cause a great environmental imbalance. I believe that governments should prohibit activities like poaching. \n#Person2#: Well, you are right on that point. This is the reason that I don't buy leather and I try to buy synthetic products. As long as you don't treat it better than your wife, it's fine. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are arguing whether the importance of animal rights or civil rights should be higher than the other one. They come to an agreement that both topics are important.","topic":"protection"}
{"fname":"train_7866","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have any hobbies? \n#Person2#: Yes, reading is my hobby. \n#Person1#: What kind of books do you like to read most? \n#Person2#: Many kinds of books. When I was a child in elementary school, I enjoyed reading fables and science fiction. When I became to a teenager at middle school, I was interested in detective mystery stories. Now I like reading romance stories. \n#Person1#: Are you in love? \n#Person2#: Why? \n#Person1#: People say only those that are in love like to read romance stories. \n#Person2#: Well, maybe. ","summary":"#Person1# is asking the hobbies of #Person2# while #Person2# replies 'reading' and telling different genres of book #Person2# interested in certain age.","topic":"reading"}
{"fname":"train_7867","dialogue":"#Person1#: All right, let's see who's ruining my TV time. \n#Person2#: What are you going to do? Call my boss and chew him out? \n#Person1#: Is your boss named Vic? Your pager says, This is Vic. Here I come! \n#Person2#: Impossible. My pager is really old. It doesn't display messages. \n#Person1#: Here, see for yourself. That's really strange! It's almost the same as when I. . . \n#Person2#: Gosh, you're right! It's from some guy named Vic. I wonder who he is. . . ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing a message from a stranger who has the same name as #Person2#'s boss.","topic":"messages from Vic"}
{"fname":"train_7868","dialogue":"#Person1#: It is really exciting news. \n#Person2#: What news? \n#Person1#: You don't know? The company is going to replace these old computers with the latest ones. \n#Person2#: You know what we will get? \n#Person1#: We will all get a docking station on our own desk from which you can remove your laptop easily. And if you come back to office, you just reconnect your laptop with docking station. \n#Person2#: What docking station? \n#Person1#: This is a kind of socket mounted to your desk. The socket has all the wire connections of the company line and all the other office automation equipments, like fax, copier, a screen, printer and scanner, and it will be very convenient. \n#Person2#: Another big step forward in saving on our office equipment, I don't need a desktop anymore. A laptop is enough. ","summary":"#Person1# is telling #Person2# that #Person1# is excited about the replacement of computers and explains the functions of the new docking station the new computers have.","topic":"office change"}
{"fname":"train_7869","dialogue":"#Person1#: how was your education going on in Australia? \n#Person2#: I'm going to graduate this summer. \n#Person1#: where are you going to work then, in Australia or back in China? \n#Person2#: I'm planning to return to China after graduation. \n#Person1#: why are you choosing to leave a foreign country? Many people are reluctant to leave the superior living environment abroad. \n#Person2#: well, I think personal development is much more important than simply having a superior living environment. \n#Person1#: yeah, China's developing so fast and development opportunities can be found almost in every corner of the country. \n#Person2#: absolutely, many Chinese enterprises are going global, and they are in great need of excellent returnees to help them with their overseas business. \n#Person1#: the repidly expanding economy has encouraged many students to pack their bags amd head for home. \n#Person2#: that's right. Most of the Chinese students pursuing higher education in Australia intend to return to China. ","summary":"#Person2#'ll graduate in Australia and plans to go back to China because there are more opportunities there. #Person1# agrees and says many students head home after graduation.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_7870","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do and where do you work?\n#Person2#: I'm a firefighter. I work in North Carolina of the US.\n#Person1#: What time does your work day begin and end?\n#Person2#: I start at 8:00 in the morning and work until 8:00 the next morning. Then I have a day off. If I get a call early or late, then I work overtime.\n#Person1#: What kind of clothes do you wear to work?\n#Person2#: I wear a blue work uniform. I also have a dress uniform. That is for special occasions, such as promotions and things like that.\n#Person1#: Tell us something about your education.\n#Person2#: I have a high school degree. Before working here I did not attend college, but now I take classes in the Fire Department. I do a lot of training together with other firefighters.\n#Person1#: What subjects are important to your job?\n#Person2#: Just about everything, including chemistry, math, physical education, social skills, geography and computer skills.","summary":"#Person1# is interviewing #Person2# about #Person2#'s job by asking the time and location of work as well as the uniform and education of #Person2#. #Person2# says about everything when being asked the important subject of the job.","topic":"fire fighter"}
{"fname":"train_7871","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Nancy. Why do you look so worried?\n#Person2#: Hi, Mike. Christine and I had a big argument and she decided to move out.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. What did you argue about?\n#Person2#: I told her that she needs to help clean up around the apartment. She got upset and said she is moving out, but it's the truth. She never helps around house. I had to say something since we're roommates and I'm tired of cleaning her mess.\n#Person1#: I totally understand. I like things neat and organized, too.\n#Person2#: But the bigger problem is that she never pays her rent on time. She is late every month. I can't put up with her any longer.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do? I need to find a roommate soon.\n#Person2#: I can't afford the rent by myself. Do you know anyone looking for a remain?\n#Person1#: How about going to the Internet and find some information?\n#Person2#: Good idea.","summary":"Mike is listening to Nancy telling an argument with Christine who pays rent late and never cleans up her mess, and suggesting Nancy finding a roommate online so she won't pay the rent by herself.","topic":"complain about someone"}
{"fname":"train_7872","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh no. I can't find my wallet.\n#Person2#: Your wallet? How is that possible?\n#Person1#: Yes, at the movies I had paid for the popcorn and drinks. Did I leave it there?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so because you gave me $10 for the hot dogs after the movies at that new hot dog place.\n#Person1#: After that, we went to the convenient store. You paid for the chocolate there.\n#Person2#: Yeah, and then I paid for the taxi ride back home. Right. I know where you left it.","summary":"#Person2# is helping #Person1# finding a lost wallet. By recalling places they went earlier, #Person2# thinks #Person2# knows where the wallet is.","topic":"lose a wallet"}
{"fname":"train_7873","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hasn't it been hard for you without your sister and brother, mom?\n#Person2#: Yes, Sam, of course. We haven't seen each other for a long time.\n#Person1#: Mom, I have a surprise for you. I'll go on a business trip to Russia. I want you to come with me. You can meet them finally.\n#Person2#: No, Sam. It's very thoughtful of you, but I'm too old and sick to travel so far.","summary":"Sam invites his Mom to Russia visiting her sister and brother, but Mom refuses.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_7874","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Dunlin. May I speak to Mrs. Smith?\n#Person2#: This is Mrs. Smith. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: I am calling to say thank you for the interview yesterday.\n#Person2#: You are welcome. I am very impressed by your capability.\n#Person1#: Is there anything I should do?\n#Person2#: No, nothing. It's thoughtful of you to call me again.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Please call me at any time if you have any questions.\n#Person2#: Ok, I will. Do you have any question?\n#Person1#: No, thank you. Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye.","summary":"Dunlin phones Mrs. Smith to thank her for the interview yesterday.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_7875","dialogue":"#Person1#: Operator. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. How do I get an outside line, please?\n#Person1#: Just dial 0, wait for the dial tone, and then dial the phone number you want to call. Or we can place a call for you, if you want.\n#Person2#: No, thanks a lot. I'll try it myself.","summary":"#Person2# phones the Operator to ask how to get an outside line.","topic":"an outside line"}
{"fname":"train_7876","dialogue":"#Person1#: How does the political system work in your country?\n#Person2#: We have hundreds of constituencies and the voters in each one elect a member of parliament. Most people call them mp ' s.\n#Person1#: Each mp belongs to a political party, right?\n#Person2#: Almost all of them do. A few are independent. That means that they do not belong to a party. If one party more than half of the mp ' s. they form a government. That means that they choose a prime minister can cabinet members.\n#Person1#: What's a cabinet?\n#Person2#: This is a small group of people-perhaps 25 mp ' s who are usually ministers. They make all the big decision and discuss laws and policy.\n#Person1#: Can any mp make a law?\n#Person2#: Any mp can present a law to parliament. The proposed law is debated and voted on. If it is accepted, it becomes law.\n#Person1#: I suppose a proposed a law needs the support of the big political parties.\n#Person2#: Yes, it does, because they have most of the mp ' s. most mp ' s vote the way their party wants them to.\n#Person1#: How do people choose which party or candidate to vote for?\n#Person2#: They produce manifesto. These documents which states their policies. Some people just vote for the same party every time there is an election. Voters who often change the party they vote for are Calle","summary":"#Person2# is telling #Person1# how the political system works in #Person2#'s country. #Person2# explains the meaning of mp and cabinet and introduces how the law is made.","topic":"political system"}
{"fname":"train_7877","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to buy a bicycle?\n#Person2#: I ' m thinking about it. How much is it?\n#Person1#: It's 350.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear. It ' s too expensive. Can you give me a better price?\n#Person1#: Your discount is already included. Normally we charge about 400, but now we can give you a special price. This is our sale period.\n#Person2#: It ' s still too much. Can ' t you make it any cheaper than that?\n#Person1#: Sorry, but this is the best price. You can ' t get it any cheaper than here.\n#Person2#: I see. Can I pay by traveler ' s checks?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid you can ' t. You ' re welcome to pay in cash.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a bicycle but it's expensive. #Person2# tries to bargain but #Person1# won't budge. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can't pay by traveler's checks but cash.","topic":"buy a bicycle"}
{"fname":"train_7878","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning.\n#Person2#: Good morning.\n#Person1#: This is Mary. Can I speak to Anne please?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. She isn't in at the momment. She will come back at half past nine. Can I take a message for her?\n#Person1#: Thank you. But I will call her later.\n#Person2#: OK. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"Mary phones for Anne. #Person2# tells Mary Anne isn't available.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_7879","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've been sitting here for a few minutes. I'm waiting for someone to put gas in my car.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. But this is the self-service pump.\n#Person2#: Self-service?\n#Person1#: Yes. You must fill up the car yourself.\n#Person2#: Are you serious?\n#Person1#: Yes. Are you traveling here?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Taiwan. I never heard of a gas station where you fill up your own car.\n#Person1#: In America, most gas stations are like this.\n#Person2#: Do I really have to do it? I don't know how.\n#Person1#: Well, since this is your first time, I will do it for you. But next time, if you want a full-service gas station, you should look at the sign.\n#Person2#: What sign?\n#Person1#: Under the sign for the gas station, there will be a smaller sign that says Self-Service or Full-Service. And some gas stations have both. But if they have both, some pumps will be self-service and some will be full-serve. You have to look at the signs.\n#Person2#: I see.","summary":"#Person2#'s waiting for someone to put gas in his car but he's told by #Person1# that it's a self-service pump. #Person1# tells #Person2# to look at the sign if he wants a full-service gas station next time.","topic":"self-service pump"}
{"fname":"train_7880","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you give me some advice?\n#Person2#: The dress is made on your measurement.\n#Person1#: It feels all right. But if it were a darker color, I will like it better.\n#Person2#: OK, maybe you can try this one on. It's yellow.","summary":"#Person2#'s assisting #Person1# in choosing a dress.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_7881","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next please! Hello sir, may I see your passport please?\n#Person2#: Yes, here you go.\n#Person1#: Will you be checking any bags today.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to check three pieces.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. Airline policy allows only two pieces of checked luggage, at twenty kilograms each, plus one piece of carry-on luggage. I will have to charge you extra for the additional suitcase.\n#Person2#: What? Why! I am taking an intercontinental flight! I'm flying sixteen thousand CMS! How am I supposed to only take two, twenty kilo bags? That'absurd!\n#Person1#: I am sorry, sir, there's nothing I can do. You cannot board the flight with that large bag either. Carry - on bags must fit in the over-head compartment or under your seat. That bag is clearly too big.\n#Person2#: Now I see. You charge next to nothing for an international ticket, but when it comes to charging for any other small thing, you charge an arm and a leg! So tell me, miss, how much will I have to pay for all of this.\n#Person1#: Let's see. . . six hundred and twenty-five US dollars.\n#Person2#: That's more than my round-trip ticket!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that he can only take two pieces of luggage at twenty kilos each, but #Person2# has three pieces to check and one overweight carry-on bag, so he has to pay an extra fee. #Person2# is angry.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_7882","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi there. How can I help?\n#Person2#: I started a new job last month and I'm expecting my first salary.\n#Person1#: I see. And your company has a Wage Distribution Service Agreement with us?\n#Person2#: So I was told, yes. They gave me this book.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's a Current-all-in-one Passbook. That's what you need to get your salary.","summary":"#Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in getting #Person2#'s first salary.","topic":"salary"}
{"fname":"train_7883","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you asking me about my boyfriend?\n#Person2#: Well, Brad from school asked me out just today.\n#Person1#: Brad Bush? Good for you!\n#Person2#: But I don't know what to do.\n#Person1#: You mean you've never had a boyfriend?\n#Person2#: My mom says no boyfriend until I'm in college.\n#Person1#: Until college?\n#Person2#: Actually, that's what a lot of parents in Taiwan say to their kids.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# about #Person1#'s boyfriend because #Person2# was invited to date by a boy but she doesn't know what to do.","topic":"have a boyfriend"}
{"fname":"train_7884","dialogue":"#Person1#: May, is the university a terrible place?\n#Person2#: Surely not. Life in the university is fun. Why did you ask?\n#Person1#: Because you study day in and day out for the entrance exam. So I figure you would study even harder after you'Ve got in.\n#Person2#: Studying in the university is not easy, but it's not as arduous as you think.\n#Person1#: How do you know that? You haven't got in yet.\n#Person2#: Of course I know. I once attended Lisa's class, sitting quietly at the back of the classroom.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Were you not caught?\n#Person2#: Of course not. You are allowed to attend any lecture, only if there are empty seats for you and you don't disturb the class. In universities, you study in a free and creative environment.\n#Person1#: What do you want to study in the university? Have you thought about it?\n#Person2#: This question has really been bothering me. I like Chinese literature, you know. But economics is really hot now, and it has a very good career prospect.\n#Person1#: I will choose what I like. You don't know what a torture it is for me to study English, because I don't like English.\n#Person2#: Though I like Chinese literature very much, I'm also interested in economics. It's a tough choice to make.\n#Person1#: You can decide later. You will have choices before you submit your university application form.\n#Person2#: Right. I have lots of time to think carefully before I make my final decision.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the university may be a terrible place because May studies day and night though she hasn't got in. May tells #Person1# the university is a free and creative environment and she is hesitating to study Chinese Literature or economics.","topic":"university"}
{"fname":"train_7885","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's skip The X-files tonight, Fran. Okay? Just this once?\n#Person2#: Let me guess. You want to watch the History Channel again!\n#Person1#: How did you know! There's a program on ancient Egypt tonight.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess I could tape The X-files and watch it later. . .\n#Person1#: Look, it's starting!\n#Person2#: Mysteries of the Pyramids. Didn't we watch this program last week?","summary":"#Person1# suggests skipping the X-file because #Person1# wants to watch the History Channel.","topic":"the history channel"}
{"fname":"train_7886","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lester, you are really fantastic at automobile repair.\n#Person2#: Thanks, June. But I think I need to be certified as a mechanic before I'm allowed to repair cars for a living.\n#Person1#: That's not a big problem. There are many small schools for adults like you who can study to be certified.\n#Person2#: I guess I never thought of that before.\n#Person1#: And you can easily get a student loan from a vocational school, or from the government.\n#Person2#: Wow, you'Ve inspired me to do something!","summary":"June suggests Lester study in some small schools to be certified if he wants to repair cars for a living. Lester feels inspired.","topic":"automobile repair"}
{"fname":"train_7887","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your family must be busy shopping for Christmas, now.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah and decorating the house too was colored paper and pictures. they will put a Christmas tree just inside the front door, pained toys and colored electric lights along the branches and plays all the gift packages under it.\n#Person1#: Woo, your home will beautiful on Christmas.\n#Person2#: Sure our thing.\n#Person1#: I do wish your christmas and happy new year.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2#'s family will decorate the house for Chrismas.","topic":"Christmas"}
{"fname":"train_7888","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I need to copy some pages in my book.\n#Person1#: The copier is right over there, in the corner.\n#Person2#: Do I need to pay to use it?\n#Person1#: You have to pay to use the copier.\n#Person2#: How much do you charge?\n#Person1#: You need to pay ten cents for every copy.\n#Person2#: Is there a maximum number of copies I can make?\n#Person1#: You can make as many copies as you want.\n#Person2#: I'm going to need you to show me how to use the machine.\n#Person1#: There are instructions posted on the copier.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your help.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how to use the copier and how it charges.","topic":"copy pages"}
{"fname":"train_7889","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, room service. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I ordered dinner about forty minutes ago. It hasn't been delivered yet.\n#Person1#: We are sorry for the delay, ma'am. Could you hold the line, please? I'll check your order.\n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person1#: Your order is ready. It's on the way to your room. We're very sorry to have you waiting, Ma'am.\n#Person2#: That's okay.","summary":"#Person2# phones #Person1# because the dinner she ordered forty minutes ago hasn't arrived. #Person1# checks the order and apologizes for the delay.","topic":"a dinner."}
{"fname":"train_7890","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me pick out a gift for my daughter?\n#Person2#: She might like a laptop computer.\n#Person1#: Yes, that sounds like a good idea.\n#Person2#: Might I suggest a Mac?\n#Person1#: Okay. How much?\n#Person2#: Well, a 15 - inch Pro is $ 2, 100.\n#Person1#: Oh, that sounds great. I'll take it.\n#Person2#: Great. How would you like to pay for it?\n#Person1#: Here's my VISA.\n#Person2#: Let me ring you up. Okay, sign here, please.\n#Person1#: Everything I need is in this box?\n#Person2#: It'll take her only a few minutes to get online.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your help.\n#Person2#: So long. Thank you for shopping here.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# pick out a laptop as a gift for #Person1#'s daughter.","topic":"a gift"}
{"fname":"train_7891","dialogue":"#Person1#: On, darn. The grocery store is closed.\n#Person2#: Yeah, this one closes at ten. We could drive to the 24 - hour store on sixth.\n#Person1#: Alright. We are out of everything.\n#Person2#: I wish the store close to us was open 24 - house a day.\n#Person1#: I know, our schedules are so weird. Sometimes, the little corner store is the only thing within walking distance that's open when we get home.\n#Person2#: Yeah, and the prices there are very high.\n#Person1#: I know. Three dollars for milk.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# go to a grocery store but it's closed, so they have to go to the 24-hour store. They complain about the high price in the little corner store.","topic":"a grocery store"}
{"fname":"train_7892","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are thousands of magazines published in the world to meet the needs of different readers. But only a few of them are influential world-wide.\n#Person2#: You have hit the point. It's really hard for a magazine to be well known to people of various ages and educational backgrounds.\n#Person1#: But I think Digest is supposed to be the top one. Its subscribers or buyers are from all social classes, perhaps, a majority of them from the educated group. It's quite strange that the readers love it after reading it.\n#Person2#: To my mind, the success of Digest is in the clever selection of its articles in each issue.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think it's difficult for a magazine to be well-known. #Person2# thinks the success of Digest is due to a clever selection of its articles.","topic":"magazines"}
{"fname":"train_7893","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please take a seat.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: Now what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for a job.\n#Person1#: Fine, but first I need some information about you.\n#Person2#: What kind of information do you want?\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, your name. What's your surname?\n#Person2#: Wilson.\n#Person1#: And your other names?\n#Person2#: Steven Michael.\n#Person1#: Have you got your e-mail address?\n#Person2#: Yes, It's Henrylee@yahoo. com.\n#Person1#: How old are you?\n#Person2#: Twenty-one.\n#Person1#: Where were you Bron?\n#Person2#: In California.","summary":"Wilson is looking for a job and tells #Person1# his basic information.","topic":"job hunting"}
{"fname":"train_7894","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you show me some scarves?\n#Person2#: What kind of scarf shall I show you? We have them in all sorts and sizes.\n#Person1#: Show me some of the latest fashion, please.\n#Person2#: At your service. Will this suit you?\n#Person1#: Yes, it will ; this must be the foreign produce.\n#Person2#: This is Chinese made.\n#Person1#: Let me try it on. I think it really suits me. Can you give me some discount on it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's already fifty yuan off the original price.\n#Person1#: But that still sounds expensive.\n#Person2#: Sorry, we can't come down any more.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# choose some scarves. #Person1# likes the Chinese-made one and bargains with #Person2#, but #Person2# won't budge.","topic":"buy a scarf"}
{"fname":"train_7895","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I come in?\n#Person2#: Come in, please.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to trouble you, but I'd like to ask when I will get a raise.\n#Person2#: In 3 months or so.\n#Person1#: You said the same thing three months ago.\n#Person2#: Did I? Well, anyway, you will get your raise when the economy starts picking up.\n#Person1#: You mean that I won't get a raise until the recession ends?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I got the message. I'm quiting.\n#Person2#: Nah, don't be so fast. We like your work here, but this company is on hard times. and I can't be handing out raises for anyone.\n#Person1#: I've been here for 3 years, and I haven't had a raise in all that time. If you like my work, it should be reflected in my pay, and I feel it isn't.\n#Person2#: I hear what you're saying, and I wish there were something I could do.\n#Person1#: Very well, consider me gone.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# couldn't get a raise until the recession ends. #Person1#'s angry and wants to quit. #Person2# tries to persuade #Person1# to stay but #Person1# refuses.","topic":"get a raise"}
{"fname":"train_7896","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for offering to give me a lift. I'm looking forward to this party, but I didn't want to go alone.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it. It's my pleasure. Have you been to one of these large, sit-down dinner parties since you got to New Haven?\n#Person1#: No, this is my first. Last week I went to a cookout 5 for new professors at Dean Barksdale's home. I took a taxi because I didn't want to be late. But I was the first one there.\n#Person2#: I'll bet you were a little embarrassed.\n#Person1#: You're right. The invitation said two to seven. I was there at two o'clock, but most people didn't arrive until three or four. They didn't start cooking until five o'clock.\n#Person2#: Cookouts often start slowly. A two o'clock start means you arrive any time after two.\n#Person1#: Thanks for telling me this.\n#Person2#: I was late getting back from the mall, but I'm hurrying.\n#Person1#: Why are you in such a hurry? They said, Dinner at eight, and it's only seven-fifteen. I don't want to be the first one there again.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. We won't be the first.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# it's #Person1#'s first time to a sit-down dinner party, then #Person1# shares #Person1#'s experience of being too early for a cookout last week. #Person2# tells #Person1# cookouts often start slowly.","topic":"a dinner party"}
{"fname":"train_7897","dialogue":"#Person1#: Johnny, are you just sitting around again?\n#Person2#: I'm just taking a break between washing the windows and cleaning the toilet.\n#Person1#: I'd say all you've done is moved the dirt from the windows on to your face and hands. Disgraceful!\n#Person2#: I'm doing my best, Grandma. . .\n#Person1#: Your best isn't good enough. Back in my day, I'd clean a whole hospital with a toothbrush and spit, and it'd be twice as clean as this sty!\n#Person2#: Uh-oh, here we go. . .","summary":"Johnny's grandma thinks Johnny is sitting around. Although Johnny says he's doing his best, his grandma is still unsatisfied.","topic":"cleaning"}
{"fname":"train_7898","dialogue":"#Person1#: do you need a hand?\n#Person2#: no, I can handle it. Thanks anyway.\n#Person1#: are you sure you don't need any help?\n#Person2#: well, maybe just a little. I can't seem to make it fit.\n#Person1#: I swear, the overhead compartments on these planes just keep getting smaller and smaller!\n#Person2#: that's so true. thanks for your help. Are you in the aisle seat in this row?\n#Person1#: yes. What about you?\n#Person2#: I'm in the middle seat.\n#Person1#: oh, I guess I'll let you through then.\n#Person2#: thanks. sorry for making you get out of your seat again.\n#Person1#: that's alright. I notice you have a few newspapers there. Would you mind lending me one?\n#Person2#: no, not at all. Which one would you like--the New York Times or the Guardian?\n#Person1#: I prefer the British paper, but I'll read whatever one you aren't going to read right away.\n#Person2#: I was just going to do a little Sudoku while we wait for the plane to take off, so the Guardian is all yours.\n#Person1#: thanks a lot. That's really nice of you. Would you like a piece of gum?\n#Person2#: that would be great. thanks.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to make things fit into the overhead compartments on a plane. #Person1# requests to borrow newspapers from #Person2# and #Person2# agrees, then #Person1# gives #Person2# a piece of gum.","topic":"on the plane"}
{"fname":"train_7899","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, what did you think about the last candidate? Do you think we should hire her?\n#Person2#: She had a very impressive resume, but she seemed to lack the confidence that I think a good manager needs.\n#Person1#: What made you think that she wasn't very confident?\n#Person2#: Did you notice the way that she avoided making eye contact with us while she talked?\n#Person1#: She was a bit nervous, I guess. What else?\n#Person2#: When she first walked into the room to greet us, she didn't shake our hands or introduce herself at all. I thought that was a bit unprofessional.\n#Person1#: you're right. If she walked into meetings with our clients like that, it would make our company look bad, wouldn't it?\n#Person2#: It sure would. Did you also notice the way she slouched in her chair during most of the interview? She had horrible posture!\n#Person1#: I agree. I guess I was paying more attention to her answers than her body language.\n#Person2#: On top fo all of that, she didn't seem to have any sense about people's personal space. she didn't keep enough distance between us when during the meeting.\n#Person1#: That's true. I guess we'll have to keep looking for a manager then.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, we'll find someone eventually!","summary":"#Person2# thinks the last candidate has an impressive resume but lacks confidence and her body language is bad, which makes her appear unprofessional, so #Person1# and #Person2# will keep looking for a manager.","topic":"a candidate"}
{"fname":"train_7900","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how's everything going for Christmas?\n#Person2#: I'Ve got all the presents I need, and my family is working together to get all the food ready. That's easy ; but I have another problem to deal with.\n#Person1#: What's that? Don't tell me you'Ve still got Christmas cards to write, it usually takes my wife a month to write all of ours.\n#Person2#: No, I did that a long time ago. It's about telling my son the truth about Santa Claus.\n#Person1#: He still doesn't know that Santa isn't real? How old is he, eight?\n#Person2#: Yes. He's never said anything so I never told him. But now that he's getting older. . .\n#Person1#: You think it's better that he should be told?\n#Person2#: Yes, he's too old to believe in that type of things. And I'd rather tell him before the kids at school do.\n#Person1#: That happened to my oldest girl. She became really upset when her classmates told her Santa wasn't real.\n#Person2#: I can understand. I was lucky with my oldest ; she figured it out by herself and didn't tell my son.\n#Person1#: Well, when you tell him, be gentle. It's hard for kids to find out something like that.","summary":"#Person2# thinks it's about time to tell #Person2#'s son the truth about Santa. #Person1# asks #Person2# to be gentle when #Person2# tells the son because #Person1#'s oldest girl was very upset when told by her classmates about the truth.","topic":"Santa Claus"}
{"fname":"train_7901","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to get this prescription filled.\n#Person1#: No problem. Please wait a minute. ( She goes to the back for a few minutes. ) Here is your medicine, sir. Take two tablets after each meal and once before bed.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Do you sell aspirin here?\n#Person1#: Yes, our over-the-counter medicine is over there on that shelf.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see it. Do you have multi-vitamins?\n#Person1#: Yes, right over here.\n#Person2#: ( The customer gets the aspirin and vitamins. ) That'll be $ 16. 00.\n#Person1#: Here's a twenty.\n#Person2#: Here's your change. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# fill the prescription and gets #Person1# aspirin and vitamin.","topic":"pharmacy"}
{"fname":"train_7902","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, is this 4482098 7? I'd like to speak to Mr. Doff.\n#Person1#: I am sorry. Mr. Doff is out right now.\n#Person2#: May I know when he will be back?\n#Person1#: I don't know. But he will certainly be back for lunch. This is his wife speaking. Can I take a message for you?\n#Person2#: Thanks, Mrs. Doff. Please tell him to be at the airport at three p. m.\n#Person1#: Very Good. I will let him know as soon as he comes back. But, may I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: This is Lucy White. Thank you. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Lucy calls Mr. Doff but he is out right now. Mrs. Doff will take the message for Lucy.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_7903","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, burglaries in our town have been on the wing.\n#Person2#: Why do you say that?\n#Person1#: I heard that a robbery happened in our town several days ago. The robbers ripped off a car in broad daylight.\n#Person2#: Thank God, we haven't encountered a burglar. I hope that our house is secure against burglary.\n#Person1#: I am worrying about it too. I want to install a security door.\n#Person2#: Is the security door useful?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so. The security door is so firm that nobody can break in.\n#Person2#: I totally agree with you. In this way I won't be afraid of the burglar if you are away.\n#Person1#: OK, I will do it right now.","summary":"#Person1# tells Julia burglaries have been on the wing so #Person1# wants to install a security door. Julia agrees with #Person1#.","topic":"burglary"}
{"fname":"train_7904","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's almost midnight! We are about to start a brand new year!\n#Person2#: I know it's so exciting! A new year is always like a clean slate. Fresh start to accomplish any dreams, objectives and goals.\n#Person1#: Do you have a New Year's resolution?\n#Person2#: I was thinking about it, but I'm never able to keep my New Year's resolution. Last year for example I joined a gym and only went twice.\n#Person1#: Yeah I know what you mean. That's why this year I am keeping things more simple. Maybe like getting together with friends I haven't seen in a long time, or doing some volunteering work.\n#Person2#: That seems reasonable. We should get together and watch the ball drop in Times Square.\n#Person1#: Sure, as long as you don't try to kiss me at midnight!\n#Person2#: Well, we can't break tradition! It's bad luck!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are about to start a new year, then they talk about their new year's resolution.","topic":"a new year"}
{"fname":"train_7905","dialogue":"#Person1#: Madison Suites, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm calling from Mexico. I will be in town next week and would like to know if you have availability.\n#Person1#: OK ma'am, can you tell me the date you expect to check in?\n#Person2#: Yes, July ninth. I will be there for seven nights.\n#Person1#: We have a junior single suite or a superior double suite available for those dates.\n#Person2#: What's the difference?\n#Person1#: The junior suite is smaller and has one twin bed, while the superior suite has a double bed and mini-bar.\n#Person2#: OK, I would like to reserve the superior suite. Is breakfast included?\n#Person1#: Yes, a buffet breakfast is served every morning. I will need your name and your credit card details in order to complete the reservation.\n#Person2#: Sure, my credit card number is. . .","summary":"#Person2# phones Madison Suites to book a room for seven nights. #Person1# helps #Person2# reserve a superior double suite with breakfast included.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_7906","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Smith, our history professor, announced we would be doing two papers and three exams this semester. I wonder how I'm going to pull through when two other courses have similar requirements.\n#Person2#: Well, can't you drop one course and pick it up next semester?","summary":"#Person1# worries that #Person1# can't pull through all the courses this semester. #Person2# advises #Person1# to drop or postpone one course.","topic":"a course"}
{"fname":"train_7907","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you attend Alice's presentation last night? It was the first time for her to give a speech to a large audience.\n#Person2#: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Alice's presentation last night.","topic":"presentation"}
{"fname":"train_7908","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the accommodation like in London, Ahmed?\n#Person2#: Well, it's a bit difficult. There are thousands of overseas students here, you know.\n#Person1#: Would it be better to stay in a hotel, to share a flat, or to stay with a family?\n#Person2#: It would probably be better to stay with a family to begin with, Carla.\n#Person1#: You wouldn't recommend sharing a flat?\n#Person2#: No, I wouldn't move into a flat if I were you. You won't get much studying done in a flat. You'll spend half your time cooking and cleaning!\n#Person1#: How can I find out about families who take in students?\n#Person2#: There's a list at the student union building, on campus. The people at the student union should be able to help you find a family to stay with.","summary":"Ahmed recommends Carla to stay with a family in London because it will take much time to clean and cook if she moves into a flat.","topic":"accommodation in London"}
{"fname":"train_7909","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Old English Restaurant. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a table for tonight.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. What time?\n#Person2#: Eight o'clock.\n#Person1#: Certainly. For how many people?\n#Person2#: There are ten of us.\n#Person1#: Ten of you! But we don't usually accept large parties, sir.\n#Person2#: I know, but we are regular customers.\n#Person1#: What's your name please, sir?\n#Person2#: Michael Peterson.\n#Person1#: Mr. Peterson...of course! That'll be all right. We'll put two tables together.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: What food would you prefer for today, sir? We have fresh seafood tonight.\n#Person2#: No. We like to eat vegetables.","summary":"Michael Peterson calls to book a table for ten people. #Person1# doesn't usually accept large parties but #Person1# will make an exception since #Person2# is their regular customer.","topic":"book a table"}
{"fname":"train_7910","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's that book you just picked up, Mary?\n#Person2#: The one Prof. Lee uses inhis course.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. You'd better have it if you want to pass that course.\n#Person2#: But it costs $30. I simply can't afford it.\n#Person1#: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have it.\n#Person2#: No, they don't. I asked.\n#Person1#: Why don't you get it from the library?\n#Person2#: I've been trying for months, and it's always out. There are over 50 students in the course, and every single one wants the book.\n#Person1#: Listen, you know my room-mate Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year, and I remember he owns a copy. Ican borrow it from him for you.\n#Person2#: Oh, that'll be great! Thank you, Jim!","summary":"Mary has difficulty in getting a book which is used in Prof. Lee's course. Jim says he can borrow a copy from his roommate.","topic":"a copy"}
{"fname":"train_7911","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, sir? \n#Person2#: I want to find a book called Gone with the Wind. But I can't find it. \n#Person1#: Let me give you a hand. The author is. . . \n#Person2#: Margaret Mitchell. \n#Person1#: Oh, yes. Here it is . \n#Person2#: Thank you very much. I have been looking for it for a long time. Is this the latest edition? \n#Person1#: Yes, we have both the paperback and hardcover. which would you want to buy? \n#Person2#: How about the price of the hardcover? \n#Person1#: It's $25. \n#Person2#: A little bit expensive, but I will buy one. This is $25 , here you are. ","summary":"#Person2# is looking for the latest edition of Gone with the Wind and buys a hardcover with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"buy a book"}
{"fname":"train_7912","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to see our new shirts? \n#Person2#: Sorry, but I'm not really interested in those things. \n#Person1#: But they're very nice, you know. \n#Person2#: Really. \n#Person1#: And not expensive either. \n#Person2#: Oh, I don't care about that. \n#Person1#: Everybody is buying them. \n#Person2#: Are they? \n#Person1#: Yes, they're very fashionable, you see. \n#Person2#: I'm afraid I'm not interested in fashion. \n#Person1#: I see. \n#Person2#: But thank you very much all the same. \n#Person1#: Sorry, I couldn't help you. ","summary":"#Person1# recommends new shirts to #Person2#, but #Person2# isn't interested at all.","topic":"promote sales"}
{"fname":"train_7913","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, welcome to the Belt Department. Can I help you today? \n#Person2#: Yes. I need a belt that is kind of casual and kind of dressy. \n#Person1#: Then, perhaps a leather belt would work. Come here. Let me show you some. \n#Person2#: All right. Thanks a lot. ","summary":"#Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in buying a belt.","topic":"buy a belt"}
{"fname":"train_7914","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't bear you anymore. I am sick of your drinking. I am divorcing you. \n#Person2#: Don't do that to me, honey. Give me a chance, please. I make a solemn promise never to drink alcohol again. \n#Person1#: How many chances should I give you? I've given up on you! \n#Person2#: Have a heart, honey. You know I am trying hard to quit drinking, don't you? Just give me one more chance, please! ","summary":"#Person1# is divorcing #Person2# because #Person1# can't tolerate with #Person2#'s drinking. #Person2# pleads to be given one more chance.","topic":"divorce"}
{"fname":"train_7915","dialogue":"#Person1#: What should I get Uncle Teddy? \n#Person2#: You could get him a tie. \n#Person1#: Are you kidding? That's the stupidest gift one can buy. I don't want to get a tie. \n#Person2#: Why not? \n#Person1#: Everybody gets men ties for Christmas. It's too boring. Everybody buys either ties or sweaters. I want a more unique gift. \n#Person2#: Well, you can buy him a pet iguana then. \n#Person1#: That's a cool idea. At least it would be a surprise. But I'm afraid he wouldn't take care of it. \n#Person2#: He would think you were crazy, Caroline. \n#Person1#: Yes. An iguana is too strange for a gift, and a tie is too normal. So I have to find something halfway between. \n#Person2#: How much do you want to spend? \n#Person1#: Well, he was very good to me. He helped me edit my essay for the scholarship contest. So I want to spend at least 75 dollars. \n#Person2#: Alright, I have an idea. You know he carries that conservative-looking briefcase every day. \n#Person1#: Yes. \n#Person2#: Well, he isn't a lawyer, so I don't think he needs to have a briefcase like that. \n#Person1#: What should he have then? \n#Person2#: I think he would appreciate having a very fine leather bag. But more like a bookbag or shoulder bag. You know, not so hard and square like a briefcase. \n#Person1#: I think that's a great idea. Men look great with that kind of bag. Where can we buy one? \n#Person2#: I don't think this mall has a leather goods store. So we have to go to State Street. \n#Person1#: Alright. We can go later then. \n#Person2#: We can buy something for Mom and Dad here, and then go buy Uncle Teddy's gift on State Street. \n#Person1#: Good plan. What should we get for Mom though? \n#Person2#: She said she wants one of those automatic foot massagers. I think they sell them at Sears. \n#Person1#: Alright. We can go check at Sears and see if they have them. And what about Dad? \n#Person2#: How about the iguana? \n#Person1#: I think it would be a great joke. But I know we'd have to take the iguana back. And the pet store might not let us. So why don't we get him something else? Some clothes maybe. \n#Person2#: A tie? \n#Person1#: Oh, shut up about ties! Forget about ties, why not? \n#Person2#: I was just kidding. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about what to get for Uncle Teddy for Chrismas. #Person1# thinks a tie is too boring and an iguana is too strange for a gift. Then, #Person2# suggests getting a fine leather bag and #Person1# thinks it's a great idea. They will also buy gifts for their mom and dad.","topic":"Christmas presents"}
{"fname":"train_7916","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's your brother doing? \n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, he hasn't been feeling too well. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. What's the matter? Tell him I hope he's better soon. \n#Person2#: I'll tell him. Thanks for asking about him. ","summary":"#Person1# inquires about #Person2#'s brother and hopes he's better soon.","topic":"greeting"}
{"fname":"train_7917","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the National Museum?\n#Person2#: Sure. Take the number 7 bus at the street corner down there. Get off the main road or take a taxi if you like.\n#Person1#: How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: About 15 minutes on foot and less time by bus and less time by taxi.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. By the way, where are you going?\n#Person2#: I'm going to the National Museum, too. I heard that there is an Egypt exhibition this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Why not go together?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. Here comes a taxi.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the National Museum. #Person2# also wants to go there, so they decide to go together.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_7918","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our next guest is Tommy. Tommy, which races are you in in the next competition?\n#Person2#: On day one I start with the 800 meters and the following day there's the 400 metres. I'll finish with the 200 meters on day three.\n#Person1#: And what are you hoping the future will bring?\n#Person2#: Well, although I don't want to be really famous, I mean, I don't want the newspapers to write about me all the time, I would like to get to the point where I walk down the street and everybody says 'There's Tommy!'. Yes, I'd quite like that.\n#Person1#: Well, good luck with that, Tommy, and thank you for joining us.","summary":"Tommy is interviewed by #Person1#. Tommy tells #Person1# his competition schedule and his ideal future.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7919","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Megan. How are you? Have you seen the doctor?\n#Person2#: No, it's not about me. It's about Bonzo.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: I was playing football with Bonzo in the garden, and the ball went over the garden into the road. When Bonzo was running after it, he got hit by a car.\n#Person1#: Oh, no! Didn't the drivers see Bonzo?\n#Person2#: Not really. Bonzo was running too fast. We took him to the pet hospital immediately. But there was nothing they could do.\n#Person1#: Oh, poor dog. I know how much he meant to you.\n#Person2#: I have had him since he was 2 months old. He was like one of my family.\n#Person1#: I know you are very sad, but you can't be alone like this anymore. Let's go out and do some shopping, which is your favorite.\n#Person2#: I would like to have a cup of coffee to calm down.\n#Person1#: Fine. Let's go.","summary":"Megan tells #Person1# that her dog Bonzo died due to a car accident. Megan is sad, so #Person1# tries to comfort her.","topic":"an accident"}
{"fname":"train_7920","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mrs. Boddington, take a seat please.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Wilshire. Nice to see all of you again.\n#Person1#: Mrs. Boddington, do you know why you are here?\n#Person2#: Well, I suppose you want to talk to me about my, ah, unusual teaching methods, right?\n#Person1#: Emm, in a way, yes, miss.\n#Person2#: I knew this would happen. I'm sorry, but the way we learn math when we were in school just doesn't cut it with the kids of today. They need more hands-on learning, more special projects and more in your face instruction.\n#Person1#: We know and that's what we wanted to talk to you about.\n#Person2#: I'll be happy to bring this up with the Principle if necessary.\n#Person1#: Well, you can talk with him when he gets here in a minute. But I wanted to be the first to congratulate you on your promotion to head of the math department.\n#Person2#: Oh, well. In that case, thank you very much.","summary":"Mrs. Boddington thought Mr. Wilshire wanted to talk about her unusual teaching method. Actually, he wants to tell her that she is promoted to be the head of the math department.","topic":"promotion"}
{"fname":"train_7921","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Smith, may I ask you a question?\n#Person2#: Yes, go ahead, please.\n#Person1#: For quite a long time, I've not been sure of two phrases. I'm sorry and excuse me. It seems that they have exactly the same meaning when we put them into Chinese. Could you tell me how to use them correctly?\n#Person2#: Alright. In fact, there are a lot of differences between the two. I'd better show you some examples. Suppose you are chatting with someone, if you'll use a phrase as a polite way of indicating that you are about to leave or that you are about to stop it.\n#Person1#: I am sorry?\n#Person2#: No, we say, excuse me or excuse me, please. And excuse me is also used when we are going to interrupt someone who is speaking or... ... \n#Person1#: Excuse me, Mr. Smith.\n#Person2#: Very good, Miss Yang. What are you going to say?\n#Person1#: If we knock into somebody by chance, when pushing our way out, we should then say sorry or I'm so sorry?\n#Person2#: You learn so fast.","summary":"Miss Yang has not been sure of two phrases. I'm sorry and excuse me. Mr. Smith explains how to use them correctly.","topic":"ask a question"}
{"fname":"train_7922","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, good morning. What's your trouble, Miss Fang?\n#Person2#: Hello, doctor. I've got a pain in my back since last night. It's really terrible during the day.\n#Person1#: Does it hurt all the time?\n#Person2#: Well, after I've been doing the you know, bending, doing the housework and then it is so painful.\n#Person1#: Let me just fell there. Do you feel any pain here?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's it. Oh!\n#Person1#: Yes, I think you've hurt your back rather badly and I advise that you have plenty of rest. Don't do any heavy lifting and plenty of sleep.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much, doctor.","summary":"Miss Fang has got a terrible pain in her back last night. #Person1# advises her not to do any heavy lifting and have plenty of sleep.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_7923","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, there. Did you just move in?\n#Person2#: Yes, my family just moved from Dallas. We moved because of my husband's work.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, welcome to the building. I'm sure you will like the residents very much.\n#Person2#: So far, everyone has been quite friendly.\n#Person1#: And this is one of the best neighborhoods in San Antonio, as I'm sure you know.\n#Person2#: Yes, we've heard great things.\n#Person1#: What does your husband do for work?\n#Person2#: He owns several restaurants. Right now, his brothers are managing them. We moved here, so that he could open another one here.\n#Person1#: What kind of restaurant?\n#Person2#: Middle Eastern food.\n#Person1#: How delicious! That is my wife's favorite kind of food.\n#Person2#: What's yours?\n#Person1#: Thai.\n#Person2#: Are there a lot of Thai restaurants around here?\n#Person1#: A few. The majority of the restaurants are Mexican.\n#Person2#: That makes sense. We are very close to the border here. I'm sure there are some excellent ones.\n#Person1#: Yeah, let me know if you ever want any advice. I know the best places.","summary":"#Person1# welcomes #Person2# who just moved into this neighborhood. #Person2# tells #Person1# her husband runs Middle Eastern food restaurants. #Person1# likes Thai food and he's willing to recommend some restaurants to #Person2#.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_7924","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are we eating for lunch?\n#Person2#: I have no idea. What about you?\n#Person1#: I kind of want pizza.\n#Person2#: I ate pizza the other day.\n#Person1#: So, what do you feel like eating then?\n#Person2#: How about some burgers?\n#Person1#: I already had a burger yesterday.\n#Person2#: What are we going to do?\n#Person1#: We can just each get what we want to get.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a plan.\n#Person1#: Do you know a place that sells pizza and burgers?\n#Person2#: I think they sell both at the cafeteria.","summary":"#Person1# wants to eat pizza and #Person2# wants to eat burgers. They go to the cafeteria sells both.","topic":"lunch"}
{"fname":"train_7925","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am a student in Cambridge University. I read your ad, I want to know something more about your room, please?\n#Person2#: It's a big bedroom with a drawing room, facing a beautiful wood.\n#Person1#: Is there a bathroom?\n#Person2#: No, but there is one downstairs, which my daughter used some years ago.\n#Person1#: It sounds good. Could I go and see it myself?\n#Person2#: Certainly, you're welcome anytime.\n#Person1#: See you later!\n#Person2#: ( after a while ) Good afternoon, Mrs. Smith. I called you just now.\n#Person1#: Welcome! Come in, please!\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: This way please. Your room is upstairs... Here it is.\n#Person2#: Wonderful! A modest, comfortable room. Ah, a beautiful window, through which I can see a beautiful scene, and hear the birds singing. How nice!\n#Person1#: Yes, if you want to wash something, there is a separate lavatory room outside.\n#Person2#: Excellent! I like it! When can I move in?\n#Person1#: Anytime you like.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"Mrs Smith introduces a room to #Person1# in a call. #Person1# visits Mrs. Smith's room in the afternoon. #Person1# likes it. #Person1# wants to move in.","topic":"visit a room"}
{"fname":"train_7926","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Where are you headed today?\n#Person2#: I'm off to Barcelona for a week.\n#Person1#: Do you have your passport with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, here you go. I don't need a visa to go to Spain, do I?\n#Person1#: Fortunately for you, you don't. Next time, if you have any questions about visas, you should try to find out before you get to the airport.\n#Person2#: That's good advice.\n#Person1#: Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?\n#Person2#: Are there any seats available by the emergency exits?\n#Person1#: Let me see here... yes, there's one left.\n#Person2#: Ok. I'll take that one then.\n#Person1#: Alright. How many pieces of luggage are you checking in?\n#Person2#: I like to travel light so I just have this one.\n#Person1#: If that's your only piece of luggage, it is small enough to carry on with you. Would you like to do that so you don't have to wait in luggage reclaim once you arrive?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. That's a fantastic idea. Which gate do I need to go to?\n#Person1#: You're here a bit early, so check the departure screens in the waiting area in about a half hour. Here's your boarding pass. Enjoy your flight!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# check-in a flight to Barcelona with a seat by the emergency exit. #Person2# doesn't need a visa to go to Spain. #Person2# will carry one piece of luggage. #Person1# suggests #Person2# check the departure screens to find the boarding gate.","topic":"check-in"}
{"fname":"train_7927","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, young lady, get back here and have some breakfast.\n#Person2#: Dad! I don't have time! I'll be late for school!\n#Person1#: You won't make it through the day without breakfast.\n#Person2#: Dad, I never eat breakfast.\n#Person1#: Breakfast is brain food. Maybe that's why your grades are Suffering.\n#Person2#: Uh! Dad!\n#Person1#: Don't ' Uh, Dad ' me. Sit down and have some lovely breakfast.\n#Person2#: Alright. You win. Please pass the brain food.","summary":"#Person2# never eats breakfast. #Person2# was persuaded by Dad to have breakfast.","topic":"have some breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_7928","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, thank you for calling Bradford and Sons. This is Tracy speaking, How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. I would like to speak to your director of human resources, Ms. Jenkins, Please.\n#Person1#: Just a moment. I'll check to see if she is at her desk. May I tell her who is calling?\n#Person2#: This is Bill Burton from Milford Insurance, I'm calling in regards to our meeting next Tuesday.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Mr. Burton. Can you please hold for a moment? I'll check to see if she is available.\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Ms. Jenkins is away from her desk. She has already left for lunch. Would you like to leave a message for her?","summary":"Bill Burton calls Tracy and wants to talk with Ms. Jenkins in regard to the meeting next Tuesday. But Ms. Jenkins is not available.","topic":"a call"}
{"fname":"train_7929","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's Jimmy today?\n#Person2#: Better, thank you, doctor.\n#Person1#: Can I see him please, Mrs. Williams?\n#Person2#: Certainly, doctor. Come upstairs.\n#Person1#: You look very well, Jimmy. You are better now, but you mustn't get up yet. You must stay in bed for another two days. The boy mustn't go to school yet, Mrs. Williams. And he mustn't eat rich food.\n#Person2#: Does he have a temperature, doctor?\n#Person1#: No, he doesn ' t.\n#Person2#: Must he stay in bed?\n#Person1#: Yes. He must remain in bed for another two days. He can get up for about two hours each day, but you must keep the room warm. Where's Mr. Williams this evening?\n#Person2#: He's in bed, doctor. Can you see him, please? He has a bad cold, too!","summary":"Doctor #Person1# tells Mrs. Williams that Jimmy cannot get up and eat rich food. Jimmy doesn't have a fever. Mr. Williams has a bad cold, too.","topic":"a bad cold"}
{"fname":"train_7930","dialogue":"#Person1#: Next, please. Hello, may I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to send a registered airmail letter to France.\n#Person1#: Ok, it comes four dollars twenty cents.\n#Person2#: Here is five dollars.\n#Person1#: Here is your change. Please wait for your receipt of the registered mail.\n#Person2#: I also want to pack up my package. This is the notes.\n#Person1#: Let me see. En.. just a minute. Here it is. I need your signature on this note.\n#Person2#: Oh, one more thing, where can I mail this letter?\n#Person1#: Drop it in the mail box mark out of town. at that corner.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You ' re welcome.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to send a registered airmail letter, pack up a package, and suggests where to mail a letter.","topic":"send something"}
{"fname":"train_7931","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't believe we've met.\n#Person2#: No, I don't think we have.\n#Person1#: My name is Gao Run.\n#Person2#: How do you do? My name is James Green.\n#Person1#: Here's my name card.\n#Person2#: And here's mine.\n#Person1#: It's nice to finally meet you.\n#Person2#: And I'm glad to meet you, too.","summary":"Gan Run and James Green are glad to meet each other.","topic":"a meeting"}
{"fname":"train_7932","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am so glad I caught you at home. I need your help!\n#Person2#: What's up, Robert?\n#Person1#: Cafe au lait, cafe latte, cappuccino, cafe mocha... I can't keep them all straight!\n#Person2#: Slow down. What are you talking about?\n#Person1#: It's about a girl. No, an angel! I'm going to the coffee shop where she works right now.","summary":"Robert will go to a coffee shop and meet a girl.","topic":"an angel"}
{"fname":"train_7933","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I seem to have lost my son.\n#Person2#: Take it easy, madam. And speak slowly. May I have your name first?\n#Person1#: Shirley.\n#Person2#: What's your son's name?\n#Person1#: Daniel.\n#Person2#: Can you describe his appearance to me?\n#Person1#: He is in a blue sportswear and a white sportsshoes. About 1. 4 meters.\n#Person2#: OK, I see. Dear Daniel, please come to the broadcasting station when you've heard this, your mother is waiting for you. If other tourists see a boy in a blue sportswear and a pair of white sportsshoes, 1. 4 meters, please ask him to go to the broadcasting station. Thank you!","summary":"Shirley has lost her son Daniel. Shirley describes his appearance. #Person1# helps broadcast the information.","topic":"lost my son"}
{"fname":"train_7934","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me something about your previous job?\n#Person2#: Yes. I once worked in a small stock exchange. My work is very simple.\n#Person1#: Didn't you like it?\n#Person2#: No, I thought it too dull. Also I didn't think it was challenging enough.\n#Person1#: What made you make a decision to leave?\n#Person2#: The stock exchange where I worked was too small My further promotion was impossible. I am able of more responsibilities, so I decided to leave.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s previous job is dull and wants to have a further promotion.","topic":"the previous job"}
{"fname":"train_7935","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, why do chinese people like to touch my head? sometimes they even touch my cheeks.\n#Person2#: That is a part of chinese culture, if they think you are a lovely child, they touch your head and say, how cute you are.\n#Person1#: But i donor like it, not a bit, i am not a pet, i am a girl.\n#Person2#: Well, you get used to it, different countries have different manners.\n#Person1#: But i do not like anyone touch my head.\n#Person2#: They are just been in friendly, when you are in Roman, do as the Romans do, that means you need to adapt to your enviroment.\n#Person1#: What if everybody in the wheres goes crazy?\n#Person2#: Then you might need to pretend to be a little crazy.\n#Person1#: Does this mean that if i might want those new European bitches, i am supposed to wonder run reget?\n#Person2#: Do you think it is a ~ got give your brain, use it if you really cannot accept it people touch your head, keep distance from them, why not just wear your big flyby hat and ~ is anyone get close to you.\n#Person1#: That is my work, i will try it.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't like Chinese people touching her head. Her mom tells her it's Chinese culture to show friendliness and she should get used to it, or she can wear a hat. #Person1# will try.","topic":"touch my head"}
{"fname":"train_7936","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Monica, I got big news.\n#Person2#: You got a raise?\n#Person1#: Not really, just take a wild guess.\n#Person2#: You got promoted?\n#Person1#: Well, it is not going to happen so soon, I guess.\n#Person2#: You won a lottery? Don't beat around the bush, just tell me, please.\n#Person1#: Ok, I lost 5 pounds.","summary":"Monica is guessing #Person1#'s big news which is #Person1# lost weight.","topic":"big news"}
{"fname":"train_7937","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, the view from the peak is so grand!\n#Person2#: Look, most of the maple leaves have turned red.\n#Person1#: Did you ever see this kind of beautiful scene?\n#Person2#: Of course, my father used to take me to Kiang Shan or somewhere like that as a child.\n#Person1#: But my father did not. He didn't have much time.\n#Person2#: Honey, I'm sorry. I promise you, this summer vacation, I will take you to Huang-Shan Mountains. It is more beautiful and magnificent.\n#Person1#: Really? It's a deal. Have you ever been there?\n#Person2#: Yes, I went there five years ago. You were still a baby at that time.\n#Person1#: It really gets me interested. Is it higher than Kiang Shan?\n#Person2#: Surely. You can enjoy the beauty of numerous streams and waterfalls. The sea of clouds has a fairy tale beauty.\n#Person1#: Can I see the rainbow?\n#Person2#: That depends. If you are lucky, you can see a vivid rainbow across over two peaks.","summary":"#Person2#'s father took #Person2# out while #Person1#'s father didn't. #Person2# promises to take #Person1# to the Huangshan Mountains, where they can enjoy the beauty of numerous streams, waterfalls, and the sea of clouds.","topic":"Huangshan Mountains"}
{"fname":"train_7938","dialogue":"#Person1#: Whose handset sounds so beautiful\n#Person2#: Mine. It's My Heart Will Go On, the theme song of Titanic. Isn't it of strong character?\n#Person1#: Are you able to compose music?\n#Person2#: No, not yet.\n#Person1#: Who composed it for your?\n#Person2#: You needn't ask anyone. You can get on line to search for one.\n#Person1#: Can I get on line to search one, too?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Web sites provide many melodies for handsets like my ERICSSON.\n#Person1#: What about my SIEMENS?\n#Person2#: Numerous. It's time that everybody is particular about personality. Find one and change yours.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2#'s handset playing song is beautiful. #Person2# advises #Person1# to go on line searching for one.","topic":"a beautiful handset"}
{"fname":"train_7939","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan has been down recently. I saw her this morning, she looked terrible!\n#Person2#: You have any idea why?\n#Person1#: She broke up with her boyfriend.\n#Person2#: I heard her boyfriend is married.\n#Person1#: She still loves him. That's why she feels upset. Her love is always hard and confusing. . .\n#Person2#: Then what about you? How are you getting on with your boyfriend?\n#Person1#: He sometimes really drives me crazy.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the reason for Susan being upset. #Person1# tells the relationship with #Person1#'s boyfriend.","topic":"her boyfriend"}
{"fname":"train_7940","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, that terrible movie is finally over. Next time I'm picking the film, because I don't want to end up seeing a chick flick.\n#Person2#: Well you should have picked, in the end you always complain about everything.\n#Person1#: Not everything, just this film. Even the title is ridiculous, and it's so long, those are the two and a half most wasted hours of my life, so much so that I'm thinking about asking them to give me my money back.\n#Person2#: I'm thinking of taking you back home. I thought we could have a nice evening, but you're always so negative.\n#Person1#: I'm only complaining about a movie that I could have rented or bought and then thrown in the garbage.\n#Person2#: You see, that's what I'm talking about, I can't stand your sarcastic jokes anymore.\n#Person1#: Next time, go with your gay friend who is more in touch with his feelings.\n#Person2#: Well he's more of a man than you are ; at least he appreciates love stories.\n#Person1#: Love stories? More like one-night-stands.\n#Person2#: Don't criticize Mario or else I'll start on those fat, drunk friends of yours, they're no saints.\n#Person1#: My friends? Fat? What about those whales you call friends?\n#Person2#: You're unbearable, you can walk home, I'm leaving.","summary":"#Person2# is accusing #Person1# of being negative after watching a film. #Person1# argues to #Person2# that #Person1# is not complaining about everything and criticizes #Person2#'s gay friend Mario. #Person2# can't stand and leave.","topic":"a terrible movie"}
{"fname":"train_7941","dialogue":"#Person1#: Betty and I will throw a dinner party this weekend, we'd like you to come.\n#Person2#: That would be very nice. Only that I'll be a little late. Is that OK?\n#Person1#: Sure. We'll be looking forward to that day.\n#Person2#: So will I. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# will come to #Person1# and Betty's dinner party.","topic":"a dinner party"}
{"fname":"train_7942","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm afraid I have lost my air ticket while I was shopping.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that. Did you check your shoulder bag carefully?\n#Person1#: Yes, I checked again and again, but I can't find it. By the day after tomorrow, can I have the ticket reissued?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid you can't.\n#Person1#: I talked with the manager over the phone and he told me I can have it reissued because I have a copy of my lost ticket.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll call the manager, then.","summary":"#Person1# has a copy of the lost air ticket. #Person2# will call the manager who allows #Person2# to reissue it.","topic":"reissue a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_7943","dialogue":"#Person1#: What should I get Uncle Teddy?\n#Person2#: You could get him a tie.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding? That's the stupidest gift one can buy. I don't want to get a tie.\n#Person2#: Why not?\n#Person1#: Everybody gets men ties for Christmas. It's too boring. Everybody buys either ties or sweaters. I want a more unique gift.\n#Person2#: Well, you can buy him a pet iguana then.\n#Person1#: That's a cool idea. At least it would be a surprise. But I'm afraid he wouldn't take care of it.\n#Person2#: He would think you were crazy, Caroline.\n#Person1#: Yes. An iguana is too strange for a gift, and a tie is too normal. So I have to find something halfway between.\n#Person2#: How much do you want to spend?\n#Person1#: Well, he was very good to me. He helped me edit my essay for the scholarship contest. So I want to spend at least 75 dollars.\n#Person2#: Alright, I have an idea. You know he carries that conservative-looking briefcase every day.\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Well, he isn't a lawyer, so I don't think he needs to have a briefcase like that.\n#Person1#: What should he have then?\n#Person2#: I think he would appreciate having a very fine leather bag. But more like a workbag or shoulder bag. You know, not so hard and square like a briefcase.\n#Person1#: I think that's a great idea. Men look great with that kind of bag. Where can we buy one?\n#Person2#: I don't think this mall has a leather goods store. So we have to go to State Street.\n#Person1#: Alright. We can go later then.\n#Person2#: We can buy something for Mom and Dad here, and then go buy Uncle Teddy's gift on State Street.\n#Person1#: Good plan. What should we get for Mom though?\n#Person2#: She said she wants one of those automatic foot massagers. I think they sell them at Sears.\n#Person1#: Alright. We can go check at Sears and see if they have them. And what about Dad?\n#Person2#: How about the iguana?\n#Person1#: I think it would be a great joke. But I know we'd have to take the iguana back. And the pet store might not let us. So why don't we get him something else? Some clothes maybe.\n#Person2#: A tie?\n#Person1#: Oh, shut up about ties! Forget about ties, why not?\n#Person2#: I was just kidding.","summary":"Caroline is discussing with #Person2# about picking gifts for Uncle Teddy and Mom and Dad. Caroline wants a unique gift and spends at least 75 dollars for Uncle. #Person2# makes a few suggestions and finally, they agree on a leather bag. Also, they will buy an automatic foot massager for mom and they continue discussing what they should buy for dad.","topic":"gifts"}
{"fname":"train_7944","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening! I don't believe we've met before. May I introduce myself? My name is Jack.\n#Person2#: It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Lucy.\n#Person1#: I'm very happy to meet you. You're from the United States, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm from Salt Lake City.\n#Person1#: I've been to Salt Lake City a few times. I really like your city.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that. I think it's the nicest city in the United States.","summary":"Lucy, from Salt Lake City, meets Jack. Jack has been there and likes the city.","topic":"Lucy and Jack"}
{"fname":"train_7945","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Does this hotel have an exercise facility?\n#Person2#: But of course! We have a great exercise facility.\n#Person1#: Good. Now exactly where is it?\n#Person2#: It's located right under our lobby. Just take the elevator or the stairs one flight down.\n#Person1#: Is this going to cost me anything?\n#Person2#: No, sir. The gym is absolutely free. However, be sure to take your room key with you.\n#Person1#: When does the gym open and close?\n#Person2#: The hours couldn't be better, 24\/7.\n#Person1#: Very good. Now, is there a trainer down there?\n#Person2#: I wish I could tell you yes, but no, there isn't.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# there is a free gym in the hotel and reminds #Person1# to take the room key while going to the gym.","topic":"an exercise facility"}
{"fname":"train_7946","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, madam. What can I do for you? !\n#Person2#: I'd like a coffee please.\n#Person1#: Certainly, madam. What kind of coffee would you like?\n#Person2#: What have you got?\n#Person1#: Well, we have espresso, cappuccino, latte, skinny latte and Americano.\n#Person2#: Goodness me! So many choices! I think I'll have a cappuccino please.\n#Person1#: Here you are. You'll find the sugar just over there.","summary":"#Person1# introduces various kinds of coffee. #Person2# orders a cup of cappuccino.","topic":"a cappuccino"}
{"fname":"train_7947","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to return an item.\n#Person1#: What are you returning?\n#Person2#: I want to return this cellphone.\n#Person1#: Is there a problem?\n#Person2#: It's broken.\n#Person1#: What exactly is wrong with it?\n#Person2#: The phone turns off by itself.\n#Person1#: That's fine, but do you have your receipt with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, here it is.\n#Person1#: I'll refund your money right now.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much.","summary":"#Person2# returns a broken cellphone that turns off by itself. #Person1# refunds the money.","topic":"a broken cellphone"}
{"fname":"train_7948","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, my friend recommend me for a job to work in a company, and I feel it's great.\n#Person2#: Really? Are you familiar with that company?\n#Person1#: He has introduced the company details to me.\n#Person2#: What does the company mainly do?\n#Person1#: The company deals in selling electronics.\n#Person2#: When was the company founded?\n#Person1#: It was founded in 2002, has been in business for 10 years.\n#Person2#: How many employees are there in total in the company?\n#Person1#: More than 2000 now.\n#Person2#: What education background do the employees usually have?\n#Person1#: More than half of the employees have bachelors'degree.\n#Person2#: Are there many promotion chances in the company?\n#Person1#: Three times every year.\n#Person2#: That's great. You can go take a look.","summary":"Mary asks #Person1# some questions about a company where #Person1# wants to work in and thinks it's great. Mary encourages #Person1# to take a look.","topic":"a company"}
{"fname":"train_7949","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see by your resume that you have been working?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have worked for four years with a Canadian Company.\n#Person1#: Tell me what you know about our company, please.\n#Person2#: Well, Mark Smith, who was the first president, founded the company in Ottawa in 1955. It has 1. 5 billion dollars in capital. it employs 8, 000 people, and it is the largest company in its field in Canada.\n#Person1#: What do you know about our major products and our share of the market?\n#Person2#: Your company's products are mostly marketed in Canada and the United States, but particularly have sold very well here in China. So I think in the future you'll find China to be a profitable market as well.\n#Person1#: What made you decide to change your job?\n#Person2#: Because I want to change my working environment and seek new challenges.\n#Person1#: Do you like this job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I like it very much.\n#Person1#: What do you think is the most important qualification for a salesperson?\n#Person2#: I think it is confidence in himself and his products.\n#Person1#: I agree with you. Do you have any questions to ask about this job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to know something about the salary.\n#Person1#: I think the starting salary for a salesperson is between 1, 500 - 2, 000 Yuan. But the specific number will be determined according to your sales.\n#Person2#: When can I get the final decision?\n#Person1#: We cannot reach a final decision until we have talked to all of the other five applicants. Anyhow, we'll contact you within this month. All right. Nice meeting you. Good-bye.\n#Person2#: Nice meeting you, too. Good-bye.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2#'s knowledge about the company, major products, and share of the market, the reason why to change #Person2#'s job, the most important qualification for a salesperson, and questions about this job. #Person2# will get the final decision this month after they have talked to all of the other five applicants.","topic":"a job interview"}
{"fname":"train_7950","dialogue":"#Person1#: Beijing Hotel. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book a double room with bath.\n#Person1#: For what time, sir?\n#Person2#: I plan to arrive on August fifth and leave on August eighth.\n#Person1#: From August fifth to eighth. Just a moment. Yes, we have a vacancy for that period. What's your name, please?\n#Person2#: Li Gang.\n#Person1#: That's OK, Mr. Li, a double room with bath from the fifth of August to the eighth.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: By the way, how do you like to pay for it? This hotel prefers cash.\n#Person2#: I see. When can I receive your confirmation?\n#Person1#: Not until you have paid 10 percent margin.\n#Person2#: I'll log in to the Internet to know about you. I know your address.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Bye.","summary":"#Person1# helps Li Gang book a double room from August 5th to 8th. They need a 10% margin to confirm. Li Gang will pay it on the Internet.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_7951","dialogue":"#Person1#: What does a housing go for in south mountain district?\n#Person2#: It depends on the type of the house you're looking for.\n#Person1#: We're looking for a three-bedroom home.\n#Person2#: What's your general price range?\n#Person1#: Under 300, 000 RIB, we suppose.\n#Person2#: Umm, I think I would be hard to find something in that range in this area. You know the environment in the south mountain district is the nicest.\n#Person1#: What about a two-bedroom house?\n#Person2#: A two-bedroom house in this area is generally around 250, 000 RIB.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: I recommend you buy a two-bedroom house. It is very suitable for a couple, and some two-bedroom houses are large enough for a one-child family.\n#Person1#: Okay, I will take it into consideration.","summary":"#Person1# wants a three-bedroom home with a price under 300,000 RIB. #Person2# suggests buying a two-bedroom house for a one-child family with around 250, 000 RIB.","topic":"buy a house"}
{"fname":"train_7952","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, it's my first time in Egypt. What would you advise me to see here?\n#Person2#: There are many famous resorts in Egypt. You can have a good time here.\n#Person1#: But I'm going to stay here only for two days.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid two days isn't enough for you to see all the places of interest.\n#Person1#: What shall I do then?\n#Person2#: If I were you, the pyramid would be my first choice. It's so magnificent.\n#Person1#: It's really worth seeing. By the way, I'd like to buy some souvenirs.\n#Person2#: You needn't worry about it. There are many stores at the scenic spots. I'm sure you can get what you want.\n#Person1#: OK. I know what to do now. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# comes to Egypt for the first time and will stay for two days. #Person2# advises #Person1# to see the pyramid and buy some souvenirs.","topic":"in Egypt"}
{"fname":"train_7953","dialogue":"#Person1#: Juliet, you chose not to go to college. Why? Was it about money?\n#Person2#: Well. I don't want to sit here and say I was too poor to go to college. But the fact is that we didn't have the money, though my mum probably could have made enough somehow. I probably could have worked harder at school and gotten better grades, so, it is really, I didn't get to go to college. I had a wish to go back to school every other week. It wasn't just my path.\n#Person1#: At the time did you feel that you were missing something?\n#Person2#: My best friend went off to university and I just remember every time I talk to her. It all sounded so fun and so great. Here I was selling tennis shoes and getting on the bus every day to work in town. We both thought the other's life was so much more exciting. I was trying hard to make enough to pay for my own flat every month and that seemed so exciting to her. And she would talk about studying for finals, and going to parties, and I thought, God, she is so perfect.","summary":"Juliet answers #Person1#'s questions about the reason and the feelings for not going to college. Juliet explains that she can't afford college and tells that she thinks her best friend's university life is fun and great, and her best friend thinks Juliet's hard life is exciting.","topic":"a different life"}
{"fname":"train_7954","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi I have some good news for you.\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: The teacher suggested that we go on a trip this Saturday.\n#Person2#: Oh,wonderful. Where shall we go?\n#Person1#: How about going to the park?\n#Person2#: I don't think it's a good place to go to. We can go there another time. We should so farther away this time.\n#Person1#: Where do you think we should go then?\n#Person2#: How about the river in the suburbs?\n#Person1#: I don't think it's a good idea. It's not safe. Why not go to the mountains instead?\n#Person2#: That sounds good. Let's go to the mountains to the south of the city.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will go on a trip. #Person1# suggests the park. #Person2# thinks they should go farther away. They agree to go to the mountains.","topic":"a trip"}
{"fname":"train_7955","dialogue":"#Person1#: Any messages, Miss Grey?\n#Person2#: Just one, Mr. Blank. You had a telephone call from someone called Brown, David Brown.\n#Person1#: Brown? I don't seem to know anyone called Brown. What did he say?\n#Person2#: He wouldn't say. But it sounded important. I told him you'd phone him as soon as you got back.\n#Person1#: Well, I'd better do it then, I suppose. Er...you've got his phone number, haven't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's 633201.\n#Person1#: 622301.\n#Person2#: No, 633201.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'd better write it down, otherwise I'll probably forget it.\n#Person2#: I have already done it, Mr. Blank. It's on your desk.","summary":"Brown called Mr. Blank. Miss Grey wrote Brown's number down. Mr. Blank will call back.","topic":"call him back"}
{"fname":"train_7956","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Harling's Shopping Centre. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. This is Mr. Anderson speaking. I saw your advertisement on TV that you have got some good things on men's suits this week.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir.\n#Person2#: What I'd like to buy is a dark, business type suit. Something in wool, I think.\n#Person1#: We have some excellent pure wool suits. Wool has the best of everything, comfort, quality, value. What size do you want?\n#Person2#: Usually I'm a 40 Regular, but I've gained a little weight lately.\n#Person1#: Oh. You'd better have a 42. What color?\n#Person2#: I'd like something dark gray, or navy blue, or even black. And I prefer a solid color.\n#Person1#: You'll be satisfied, sir. By the way, we have a fine selection of ties to go with the suits. Maybe you would like to come to have a look.\n#Person2#: Oh. And how much is it?\n#Person1#: It's twenty-nine dollars, very cheap.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll come over and have a look at it. Thank you. Good-bye.\n#Person1#: Thank you for calling. Good-bye.","summary":"Mr. Anderson saw the advertisement on TV and calls Harling's Shopping Centre to buy a wool suit in solid color. He has gained weight so #Person1# suggests size 42. #Person1# will come over to have a look at ties.","topic":"Harling's Shopping Centre"}
{"fname":"train_7957","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution. \n#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry. \n#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years,but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced. \n#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it. \n#Person1#: I think you're right. There needs to be an international response to this problem? ","summary":"#Person1# thinks the biggest environmental problem is air pollution majorly caused by cars. #Person1# and #Person2# agree that they need international cooperation.","topic":"the environment problem"}
{"fname":"train_7958","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our maths teacher is rather humorous. \n#Person2#: On the contrary, I think he's very serious. \n#Person1#: No, not at all. His examples are really interesting. \n#Person2#: So they're easy to remember. \n#Person1#: Yeah, how about your maths teacher? \n#Person2#: He's an old antique, very serious. \n#Person1#: Bad luck, Anne. \n#Person2#: Hey! How about your history teacher? \n#Person1#: She's another antique. \n#Person2#: I'm sorry to hear that. ","summary":"#Person1# and Anne are discussing #Person1#'s maths teacher and Anne's maths and history teacher.","topic":"talk about teachers"}
{"fname":"train_7959","dialogue":"#Person1#: well, I finished my last final today. \n#Person2#: the end of all the hard work for my master's. what a nice feeling to get my degree! \n#Person1#: do you want to attend the convocation? \n#Person2#: certainly. After years of hard work, I wouldn't miss it. By the way, where can I find cap and gown? \n#Person1#: do you want to have them made or do you want to rent them? \n#Person2#: oh, I think they're provided by the school for that special day. \n#Person1#: no. those you have to provide for yourself. \n#Person2#: what do most of the students do? \n#Person1#: well, most of them only need a cap and gown for that particular convocation service, but some of the education majors have had them made, bucause they will be faculty members, and they'll need them f \n#Person2#: then, I might as well have them made. \n#Person1#: Mary, don't move. Stand right there. It's a good shot. The background is very pretty. \n#Person2#: hold it a second. I want to fix my hairpin. \n#Person1#: it doesn't matter. Say'cheese'. \n#Person2#: here's Lisa. May I take a picture with her? \n#Person1#: Certainly. Ok, got you. ","summary":"#Person1# finished the last final. Mary gets the master's degree and will attend the convocation with a cap and gown made by herself. #Person1# takes some photos for her. Mary wants to take a picture with Lisa.","topic":"cap and gown"}
{"fname":"train_7960","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you learn at the workshop you went to yesterday? Do you think it was worth the investment to go? \n#Person2#: Yeah, I really got a lot of the session. The workshop topic was resolving personal problems. It was led by a professional human resoureces director. The teacher had a lot of experience, and I think we were all given a really good base to start with. \n#Person1#: The workshop was only one afternoon long, do you really think you can learn that much in only a couple of hours? \n#Person2#: It depends on the topic, the teacher, and the way the course is set up. Yesterday, even though we only had a short time to discuss the issues, the workshop got us all thinking. We learned some very basic, but very useful methods of dealing with personnel issues. \n#Person1#: Sounds like you really learned a lot. \n#Person2#: I did... I just hope I can implement all these great ideas that we shared. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the workshop. Although the workshop was short, #Person2# still thinks #Person2# learned some very basic but very useful methods of dealing with personal issues.","topic":"workshop"}
{"fname":"train_7961","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, sir? \n#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy a VCR. \n#Person1#: Well, we have many models to choose from here. Do you have a particular brand you want? \n#Person2#: No. I only want it to be a very good one. The best. It's a graduation gift for my son. \n#Person1#: I see. And does your son have a VCR now? \n#Person2#: Well, he uses our VCR at home. But he's going to university in the Fall, so he needs his own VCR. \n#Person1#: Does he watch a lot of movies? \n#Person2#: Yes, he sure does. In fact, he wants to become a movie producer himself. He wants to study film at the university. \n#Person1#: I would like to make a suggestion then, sir. \n#Person2#: Please do. \n#Person1#: If your son wants to study film, probably he will start to collect movies himself. \n#Person2#: Yes, I know that. So I want him to have a good VCR to use. \n#Person1#: May I suggest you consider buying him a DVD player instead? \n#Person2#: DVD? Isn't that like a CD? \n#Person1#: It is very similar. The technology is the same. \n#Person2#: Why is a DVD better than a VCR? \n#Person1#: For one thing, sir, the quality of the image is usually better. That's because it's digital. \n#Person2#: But isn't it more expensive? \n#Person1#: It is a little more expensive, sir. But there is one important advantage which your son might appreciate. \n#Person2#: What's that? \n#Person1#: If your son starts to buy video tapes, he can't keep them very long. \n#Person2#: And why not? \n#Person1#: Video tape breaks down after fifteen years. So if he collects a lot of tapes, after fifteen years they will all start to rot. \n#Person2#: Hmm. Is that true? \n#Person1#: Yes, it is, sir. \n#Person2#: Well. And what about DVDs? \n#Person1#: This is the excellent thing about DVDs. If your son starts to collect DVDs, they will last forever. They will never rot. \n#Person2#: Hmm. He might really appreciate that. I know he will start to collect movies at school. Especially if he studies film. \n#Person1#: So let me show you some of our DVD players. In my opinion, DVD is the wave of the future. \n#Person2#: Alright, please show me what you have. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a VCR for his son as a graduation gift since he wants to be a movie producer. #Person1# suggests #Person2# buy a DVD player which is a little more expensive because it has a better quality of the image and can keep tapes forever, while videotape breaks down after fifteen years. #Person1# will show #Person2# some of their DVD players.","topic":"a graduation gift"}
{"fname":"train_7962","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you doing something on Saturday evening? If not, welcome to my new apartment. \n#Person2#: You moved to a new place? \n#Person1#: Yes, I have been busy emptying the packing boxes and cleaning up the mats. Right now, it looks like a home. I would like to have a small celebration party. Please do come. \n#Person2#: Thank you for inviting me. Sounds lovely! I would like to come. Where is your new apartment? \n#Person1#: It is in the DX community, Room 306, No. 2 building. It is very easy to find. Just ask the guard at the entrance. \n#Person2#: Who else will come? \n#Person1#: I invited all the colleagues in our department and also my former neighbor, Paul. He is a very good person. You should meet him. \n#Person2#: Ok, I will be there around 6. Is that ok for you? \n#Person1#: Yes, great. I am happy you are coming. ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the new apartment and join the celebration party on Saturday. #Person1# also invited colleagues and a former neighbor, Paul. #Person2# will be there around 6.","topic":"a celebration party"}
{"fname":"train_7963","dialogue":"#Person1#: There will be another sandstorm here tomorrow. \n#Person2#: It's the fourth one this year. Isn't it horrible. \n#Person1#: Yes. We should plant more trees and grass to stop the sand from spreading. \n#Person2#: It may take many years for the trees to grow. I hope people will stop cutting down trees. \n#Person1#: But we need the wood. \n#Person2#: But we can't destroy our forests to get the wood. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks people should grow more trees to stop the sandstorm while #Person2# thinks people should stop cutting down trees.","topic":"a sandstorm"}
{"fname":"train_7964","dialogue":"#Person1#: Charlotte, have you had your supper? \n#Person2#: No, I don't want to eat anything. \n#Person1#: Why? Don't you feel well? \n#Person2#: I'm down in spirits. \n#Person1#: What's up? \n#Person2#: My manager jumped on me for my mistake today. \n#Person1#: You must not feel depressed about such a trivial thing. \n#Person2#: I think I'm too clumsy. I can do nothing well. \n#Person1#: You'd better shape up if you want to get the job done. \n#Person2#: But I doubt myself. \n#Person1#: Cheer up! Don't let me down. We all make mistakes, and that is life. ","summary":"Charlotte is upset because Charlotte made a mistake and was criticized by Charlotte's boss. #Person1# comforts Charlotte.","topic":"down in spirits"}
{"fname":"train_7965","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Have a seat and tell me what's wrong.\n#Person2#: I've had a stomachache for a long time. It started Friday morning.\n#Person1#: You've had a stomachache for 4 days and you were only just now coming to the doctor's office? Why did you wait so long?\n#Person2#: I didn't think it was serious. I kept thinking it would get better on its own.\n#Person1#: And do these stomachaches happen at any particular time?\n#Person2#: Yes, every morning, just before lunchtime.\n#Person1#: Have you changed your morning routine recently?\n#Person2#: Well, I have a new job and I've been skipping breakfast and drinking more coffee.\n#Person1#: That's probably why your stomach has been bothering you. Let's order some tests and I'll examine you, but you should consider changing your breakfast habits.","summary":"#Person2# has had a stomachache for 4 days and has been skipping breakfast. #Person1# thinks the reason may be the changed morning routine.","topic":"a stomachache"}
{"fname":"train_7966","dialogue":"#Person1#: Frank, do you hear that strange noise?\n#Person2#: Yes, I noticed it a while ago. It seems to be coming from the engine.\n#Person1#: What should we do?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Perhaps we should slow down and stop at the next parking lot to see what the matter is.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's do that.\n#Person2#: Oh, it is red hot! We have run out of water.\n#Person1#: How is the engine itself? Is it OK?\n#Person2#: I think it's alright. Let's wait till it cools down a bit and then add some water.","summary":"Frank and #Person1# stop due to a strange noise and find out they need to add water to the car.","topic":"the strange noise"}
{"fname":"train_7967","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, yesterday, I got a call from the local police station to pick up Biggie. She's had her person passport stolen.\n#Person2#: Poor Biggie.\n#Person1#: She told me that she found her bag was open at the bus station. She was sure the bag was fastened when she left a souvenir shop. So she searched her bag and found her purse and passport were gone. She rushed back to the shop, but they said nothing was there. She also looked around outside shop, but again couldn't find them.\n#Person2#: Did she have a lot of money in her purse?\n#Person1#: Not so much, but you know, her credit card and ID and so on.\n#Person2#: Has she reported it to the German Embassy?\n#Person1#: Yes, she has. So all she can do now is just waiting for her passport to be reissued. Oh poor Biggie.","summary":"#Person1# and Jane talk about Biggie, whose passport was stolen. She cannot find it anywhere so she has to wait for it to be reissued.","topic":"poor Biggie"}
{"fname":"train_7968","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what do you want to do tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Well, let's look at this city guide here. Huh, here's something interesting. Why don't we first visit the Art Museum in the morning?\n#Person1#: OK. I like that idea. And where do you want to eat lunch?\n#Person2#: How about going to an Indian restaurant? The guide recommends one downtown a few blocks from the museum.\n#Person1#: Now that sounds great. After that, what do you think about visiting the zoo? Well, it says here that there are some very unique animals not found anywhere else.\n#Person2#: Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not really interested in going there. Yeah, why don't we go shopping instead? There was supposed to be some really nice places to pick up souvenirs.\n#Person1#: No, I don't think that's a good idea. We only have a few travelers checks left and I only have $50. 00 left in cash.\n#Person2#: No problem. We can use your credit card to pay for my new clothes.\n#Person1#: Oh no, I remember the last time you use my credit card for your purchases.\n#Person2#: Oh, well. Let's take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach.\n#Person1#: Now that sounds like a wonderful plan.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will visit the Art Museum tomorrow and have lunch at an Indian restaurant. #Person1# suggests visiting the zoo while #Person2# wants to go shopping. They don't have enough money so they will take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach.","topic":"a wonderful plan"}
{"fname":"train_7969","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here we are Friday night, do you want to go dancing?\n#Person2#: Well, not really. I'm kind of tired and hungry, I had a pretty hard week. How about going out to listen to some music?\n#Person1#: How about a little light jazz?\n#Person2#: That sounds nice. How about going to a restaurant with live music?\n#Person1#: Sure, do you have any place in mind?\n#Person2#: What about the club Blue Note?\n#Person1#: I've never heard it. I was thinking of the House of Angels.\n#Person2#: Oh my office manager was there last week. He said both the food and the music were wonderful.\n#Person1#: Really? What kind of food do they serve? Is it expensive?\n#Person2#: Mostly sandwiches and salads and the prices are very good. So do you feel like trying it?\n#Person1#: Yes, absolutely. I'll just get my coat.","summary":"#Person1# suggests dancing while #Person2# wants to listen to music. They will go to the House of Angels to have food and listen to live music.","topic":"night life"}
{"fname":"train_7970","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey neighbor, I'm going out of town this weekend and I was wondering if you could take care of my dog while I'm gone. You know, my dog Jaws, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Just feed him a can of dog food a day and make sure he has plenty of water in his dish. Oh, and he needs someone to take him for a walk around the block every afternoon.\n#Person2#: Well, how about if I just throw a ball over the fence to give him some exercise.\n#Person1#: No, he really needs a walk. Ah, and he likes to watch the 3:00 o'clock soap opera on Channel 4 and then you'll need to brush his teeth after you give him doggie treats at 4:00 o'clock.\n#Person2#: You must be out of your mind if you think I'm going to watch your dog. I wouldn't watch that dog even if you paid me.","summary":"#Person1# asks the neighbor #Person2# to take care of dog Jaws. #Person1# lists many things that #Person2# needs to do. #Person2# wouldn't watch that dog even if #Person1# paid #Person2#.","topic":"look after dog"}
{"fname":"train_7971","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Clark Cycle here. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Oh, hello. I saw your ad in the local paper and I'm wondering what kinds of bikes you have, and what your prices are like?\n#Person1#: Well, we hire out 3 main types of machine, electric touring and mountain bikes. Are you likely to be riding off-road, do you think?\n#Person2#: No, I'll probably be sticking to roads. So, we're touring bike would be best.\n#Person1#: Right, well the rate will be 50 pounds for a week or 14 pounds per day.\n#Person2#: So it's a lot cheaper to rent by the week. Is there anything else I'd have to pay?\n#Person1#: Well, for another 5 pounds, we can supply lightweight bags. There is no charge for things like a pump or for a lock. It's a good strong one, just make sure you don't lose the key.\n#Person2#: Huh, so if I do go ahead and hire one. How do I pay? By check or would it have to be cash?\n#Person1#: Neither I'm afraid, we can only accept credit card bookings.\n#Person2#: I've got a visa in my name will that be ok?\n#Person1#: Sure.","summary":"#Person2# calls #Person1# for some information about bikes. #Person1# introduces the 3 main types of machines and their prices with additional services. #Person2# will hire a touring bike by week and pay it with a visa card.","topic":"hire a bike"}
{"fname":"train_7972","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you need any help?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to go to (?) temple, but I'm really lossed. This is my first visit to Qingdao. So I don't know how to take the bus.\n#Person1#: You can take number 206 bus at Zhongshan Park.\n#Person2#: Number 206 bus? Alright, where do I get off the bus?\n#Person1#: Get off at Zhang Shan stop, 5 stops from here. The sign at the stop is written in English, so you'll be able to read it.\n#Person2#: 5 stops. Got it, thanks for your help.\n#Person1#: Not at all, good luck.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# take bus 206 at Zhongshan Park and get off at Zhang Shan stop in order to get to the temple.","topic":"take a bus"}
{"fname":"train_7973","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you bought a bus pass yet?\n#Person2#: I'm not getting one.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: It's cheaper if I don't buy one.\n#Person1#: Buying a bus pass will save you money.\n#Person2#: How do you figure that?\n#Person1#: There's no limit to how often you can use your bus pass.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Plus, you don't have to use change for the bus anymore.\n#Person2#: I like that.\n#Person1#: You want to buy one now?\n#Person2#: I'm going to.","summary":"#Person2# isn't getting a bus pass. #Person1# explains it will save #Person2# money. #Person2# will buy one.","topic":"bus pass"}
{"fname":"train_7974","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you do, Mr. Johnson? I'm Thomas.\n#Person2#: How do you do?\n#Person1#: I'm coming for the job you've advertised in yesterday's newspaper.\n#Person2#: OK. What's your working experience?\n#Person1#: I have worked for IBM for three years.\n#Person2#: How do your experiences benefit our company?\n#Person1#: I know the marketing from top to bottom and I can develop a new market for you.\n#Person2#: Are you aware of the aspects of this position and do you feel you are qualified?\n#Person1#: Yes, I understand my qualification and your needs by researching your company.\n#Person2#: If you enter this company, what section would you like to work in?\n#Person1#: If possible, I'd like to be positioned in the International Trade Department.\n#Person2#: Then, what starting salary do you expect?\n#Person1#: I'd like to start at RMB 4, 000 a month.","summary":"Mr. Johnson is interviewing Thomas. He has worked for IBM for three years and wants to be positioned in the International Trade Department with a monthly salary of RMB 4,000.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7975","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me where the pots and pans are?\n#Person2#: Pots and pans are right over there.\n#Person1#: Oh, thank you.\n#Person2#: Could I interest you in our store credit card?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I already have credit cards.\n#Person2#: But our credit card saves you 10 percent.\n#Person1#: That's a nice discount.\n#Person2#: Here. Let me give you an application form.\n#Person1#: Thank you, but I'm just browsing today.\n#Person2#: Okay. Enjoy your browsing.","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# their store credit card, which saves #Person1# 10%, but #Person1# refuses.","topic":"store"}
{"fname":"train_7976","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a package tour to Hollywood?\n#Person2#: Yes, here is the table, which plans do you like best?\n#Person1#: The seven-days trip shall be fine. How much is this tour?\n#Person2#: $ 300.\n#Person1#: We will take the trip. Could you give us a pamphlet?\n#Person2#: Here you are.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the package tour to Hollywood.","topic":"tour"}
{"fname":"train_7977","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much will my pay be, if you don ' t mind my asking?\n#Person2#: We would like to start you off at 1, 500 yuan a month, not including bonus and overtime pay. We don ' t give bonus every month, but we offer a semi-annual bonus. And you will receive two weeks paid vacation a year, as well. Does it suit you?\n#Person1#: Yes, thank you. May I ask for an apartment?\n#Person2#: No problem. We'll supply you with an apartment of two bedrooms and a living room.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# will receive a monthly pay of 1,500 yuan plus bonus and overtime pay. #Person1# wants an apartment, and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"salary"}
{"fname":"train_7978","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have been over this a hundred times! We are not getting a pet!\n#Person2#: Why not? Come on! Just a cute little puppy. or a kitty!\n#Person1#: Who is going to look after a dog or a cat?\n#Person2#: I will! I ' ll feed it, bathe it and walk it every day! We can get a Labrador or a German Shepard!\n#Person1#: What if we want to take a vacation? Who will we leave it with? Plus, our apartment is too small for that breed of dog.\n#Person2#: Ok. How about we get a cat or a ferret?\n#Person1#: We ' re planning on having children soon, I don ' t think those animals are a good idea with a baby in the house.\n#Person2#: Fine! Let ' s get a bird then! We can keep it in its cage and teach it to talk! A parrot would be awesome!\n#Person1#: I ' ll tell you what, I can get you some hamsters and we ' ll take it from there.\n#Person2#: Yay!","summary":"#Person2# wants a pet, but #Person1# disagrees. Finally, #Person1# agrees to get #Person2# some hamsters.","topic":"pet"}
{"fname":"train_7979","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Nice to see you again. I heard you went into hospital for a few days to undergo surgery. I hope everything ' s OK.\n#Person2#: Yes, fine. I had something wrong with my stomach. I won ' t go into detail, but it wasn ' t serious.\n#Person1#: I really dislike going to a doctor or to a hospital.\n#Person2#: I think most people are a little nervous about it. I was really very, very nervous just before I had the operation, but the anaesthetist gave me an anaesthetic and the next thing I remember was waking up after the operation.\n#Person1#: It must have really hurt afterwards.\n#Person2#: Well, the nurse game me plenty of painkillers, but it did feel uncomfortable. I wasn ' t permitted to eat anything for 48 hours. That was the worse thing.\n#Person1#: I bet you were ready for a thick juicy steak when you got out of hospital.\n#Person2#: I certainly was! However, the doctor gave me a list of food I couldn ' t eat for another 72 hours, and steak was on the list!\n#Person1#: Is there any pain now?\n#Person2#: No, not at all. I stopped taking painkillers after a couple of days.\n#Person1#: Did they take good care of you in the hospital?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. The nurse were very kind, though they were strict about what I could drink. In the end, I just drank water and nothing else. Everyone was very professional and I actually enjoyed some aspects of my stay.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about his experience in the hospital and says there isn't any pain now.","topic":"hospital"}
{"fname":"train_7980","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I ask whether we are allowed to wear casual clothes in the office?\n#Person2#: Sure, company rules are not very strict at this point.\n#Person1#: Thank you for telling me that.\n#Person2#: But remind you, there are some forbidden activities.\n#Person1#: What are they? I'll be careful.\n#Person2#: Don't use office phones for personal matters.\n#Person1#: I got it.\n#Person2#: Never ever come to work drunk, also smoking in the office is not allowed.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they're allowed to wear casual clothes in the office but no drinking or smoking.","topic":"company rules"}
{"fname":"train_7981","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, good evening. Why are you so dressed up?\n#Person2#: I'm on my way out to a New Year's banquet. How do I look? Is my make-up ok?\n#Person1#: You look great. Your make-up is perfect.\n#Person2#: Do your think I should wear a different dress?\n#Person1#: No, the one you have on looks fabulous, especially with your hair like that.\n#Person2#: Thanks for saying. Do you have any ideas which necklace I should wear?\n#Person1#: With that dress I'd like to say your white diamond necklace would look perfect.\n#Person2#: Thanks for helping out. Now Im ready, what are you doing tonight?\n#Person1#: Not much, Just a house party with some friends.\n#Person2#: Sounds fun. Anyone I know?\n#Person1#: Yeah, most of the people are from my office.\n#Person2#: Sounds like I'm missing out on a good time. Oh, well, there's always next year.\n#Person1#: I'm sure you will have fun no matter where you go. Remember to take your bag.","summary":"Susan is dressed up because she's going to a New Year's banquet. #Person1# will have a house party with some friends tonight.","topic":"banquet"}
{"fname":"train_7982","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to register for a class today.\n#Person2#: No problem, what class would you like to take?\n#Person1#: I would very much enjoy taking a Psychology class. Because I'm crazy.\n#Person2#: There are two classes that are still open.\n#Person1#: Which days are these classes on?\n#Person2#: The first class is a Tuesday and Thursday class from two to three.\n#Person1#: What about the other class?\n#Person2#: The other class is on Monday and Wednesday from 10 am - 12.\n#Person1#: Are you sure there are no more open classes?\n#Person2#: I'm positive.\n#Person1#: Sign me up for Monday and Wednesday.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll sign you up.","summary":"#Person1# wants to register for a Psychology class. #Person2# signs #Person1# up for Monday and Wednesday.","topic":"class"}
{"fname":"train_7983","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's really late but I'm starving.\n#Person2#: Hey, that coffee shop's lights are still on.\n#Person1#: Maybe they have some good pie.\n#Person2#: I would love a really sticky cinnamon bun.\n#Person1#: There was a coffee shop by my house when I was a kid that served cinnamon hot chocolate.\n#Person2#: Mmmm. That sounds like something I had in Mexico once.\n#Person1#: Good stuff. . . Oh, no. The door is locked.\n#Person2#: Ohhhhh! And I just got all my juices going!","summary":"#Person1# is starving. So, #Person1# and #Person2# decide to go to the coffee shop, but the door is locked.","topic":"coffee shop"}
{"fname":"train_7984","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd love to continue this conversation, but I really need to go now. I have to get back to the office.\n#Person2#: Well, let's get together soon.\n#Person1#: Okay. Would you like to have lunch some day next week?\n#Person2#: Sure. How about Monday?\n#Person1#: Hmm. I'm afraid I can't make it on Monday. I've got to fly to Chicago on business.\n#Person2#: Well unfortunately, I'm tied up on Tuesday. I'm supposed to have lunch with an important visitor from out of town, and I don't think there's any way I can get out of it. Are you free on Wednesday?\n#Person1#: Wednesday? Let me see. Hmm. Somehow I think I've already got something scheduled for Wednesday. Oh, yes! I've got an appointment with my dentist to have my teeth cleaned, and it's essential that I keep it.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid Thursday is out for me. I'm expected to attend a meeting of our personnel committee, and it's very important for me to be there.\n#Person1#: So that leaves Friday. I don't have any obligations or commitments on Friday. How about you?\n#Person2#: Friday sounds good. Where should we meet?\n#Person1#: You know, I really must be going now or I'll be very late. Can you give me a call tomorrow an we'll decide?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing when to continue their conversation. #Person1# can't make it on Monday or Wednesday and #Person2# is busy on Tuesday and Thursday. #Person1# asks #Person2# to give #Person1# a call tomorrow so that they can make a decision.","topic":"lunch"}
{"fname":"train_7985","dialogue":"#Person1#: What musical instrument do you play?\n#Person2#: I can play the piano a bit.\n#Person1#: Then we can have one more program at our party?\n#Person2#: No, no. My playing isn't good enough for me to perform in public.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the program #Person2# can give at their party.","topic":"party plan"}
{"fname":"train_7986","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa, would you like to go to the library with me?\n#Person2#: OK. Do you think we can go buy a newspaper first?\n#Person1#: Sure. First we'll go buy a newspaper and then we'll go to the library.\n#Person2#: Are we going to walk or drive?\n#Person1#: The weather is really nice today. Let's walk.\n#Person2#: The weather is good now, but I think it's suppose to rain this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Alright, then let's take an umbrella. Is your brother coming with us?\n#Person2#: No, he's still sleeping.\n#Person1#: Wow, it's already 10:00 AM. He must have been up late last night.\n#Person2#: Yeah, he didn't come home until 12:00 AM.\n#Person1#: I hope he can come later.\n#Person2#: I hope so too. I'll give him a call when we get there.\n#Person1#: How do we get to the library from here?\n#Person2#: It's straight down this road on the left, next to the museum. It takes about 10 minutes.","summary":"#Person1# and Lisa are going to buy a newspaper and then walk to the library. Lisa's brother is not coming because he stayed up late. They hope he can come later.","topic":"library"}
{"fname":"train_7987","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm doing great.\n#Person1#: What movies have you seen lately?\n#Person2#: I saw Forrest Gump the other day.\n#Person1#: What type of movie is that?\n#Person2#: The movie type is drama.\n#Person1#: I can't believe you are watching movies. The weather is great. You should be outside.\n#Person2#: I hate the hot weather. I'd rather stay indoors with the air conditioner.\n#Person1#: What else do you like to do besides watching movies?\n#Person2#: I like to play computer games, read books, go shopping, and play pool.\n#Person1#: Out of those what is your favorite?\n#Person2#: My favorite is to play computer games.\n#Person1#: What is your favorite computer game?\n#Person2#: My favorite is Diablo. It used to be Star Craft, but it is getting a little old.\n#Person1#: If you like to play so much, when do you ever exercise?\n#Person2#: Although I hate to exercise, I go jogging at least twice a week.\n#Person1#: That's pretty good. By the way, what are you doing next Saturday?\n#Person2#: I am going to go to the bookstore.\n#Person1#: I am having a party Saturday night at my house. If you have time, you should come.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll see you on Saturday.\n#Person2#: Ok. See you later.","summary":"#Person2# saw Forrest Gump. #Person2# tells #Person1# that besides watching movies, #Person2# likes to play computer games, read books, go shopping, and play pool. #Person1# invites #Person2# to a party next Saturday, and #Person2# accepts.","topic":"hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_7988","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm a little lost. Which bus do I take to get to Shi Da?\n#Person2#: Let's see. From here, you have to take the 278bus.\n#Person1#: Oh ok, where do I get off?\n#Person2#: You should get off at the first Shi Da stop.\n#Person1#: Ok, thanks. . .\n#Person2#: You're new at this, huh?\n#Person1#: No, is it difficult?\n#Person2#: No, it's quite simple. When you get on, just ask the bus driver when to pay the fare and where you want to get off.\n#Person1#: How much does it cost?\n#Person2#: Only 15 NT per section. Oh look, that is your bus.\n#Person1#: Wow, I can't thank you enough.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"#Person1# is lost and asks #Person2# for help. #Person2# tells #Person1# to take the 278 bus. #Person1# is grateful.","topic":"bus"}
{"fname":"train_7989","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to buy a bus pass.\n#Person2#: What kind of bus pass would you like to buy?\n#Person1#: What are the different kinds?\n#Person2#: You can get a day, weekly, monthly, or student pass.\n#Person1#: Could I get a student pass, please?\n#Person2#: Sure, can I see your student ID?\n#Person1#: Sure, here it is.\n#Person2#: Very good.\n#Person1#: How much for the pass?\n#Person2#: It's free, but the monthly sticker is $ 24.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'll take it.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your purchase.\n#Person1#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a student bus pass. #Person2# checks #Person1#'s student ID. #Person1# pays $24 for the monthly sticker.","topic":"bus pass"}
{"fname":"train_7990","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, you can rest assured that they'll be no problem.\n#Person2#: Why is that?\n#Person1#: Your upstairs neighbors live in Canada and rarely come back to Taiwan. When they do, they're never home.\n#Person2#: And the downstairs neighbors?\n#Person1#: Two flight attendants that are also in and out of town. When they're here, they're usually sleeping. And next door to you is me. I'm a quiet neighbor.\n#Person2#: Sounds ideal. We'll get back to you in a couple of days then.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the neighbors and tells #Person2# there will be no problem.","topic":"neighbors"}
{"fname":"train_7991","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Welcome to China. May I see your passport, customs and health declaration form?\n#Person2#: Yes, here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. What's your occupation, Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: I'm the general manager of the Far-East Industry Corporation.\n#Person1#: You are here on business, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have been invited by the East Import & Export Corporation of China for business talks.\n#Person1#: I see. Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have some foreign currency to declare.\n#Person1#: Would you please fill out this currency declaration form? It's a record of the foreign currency you have brough in.\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"Mr. Smith tells #Person1# he comes to China on business. He wants to declare some foreign currency.","topic":"business trip"}
{"fname":"train_7992","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard that James was fired because he got a keep back of 20 thousands dollars from a vender.\n#Person2#: That's open secret.\n#Person1#: But mine could be a lie for his job.\n#Person2#: How did you know that?\n#Person1#: A little bird whispered to me. Keep that to yourself.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# James was fired because he got a keep back of money.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_7993","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sandrawu Chunk International.\n#Person2#: Hello, Miss Wu, This is Dan Robson calling from OTC limited. I'd like to check my last order. When exactly was it sent out?\n#Person1#: I can check that for you right now. Would you mind holding?\n#Person2#: Sure. No problem.\n#Person1#: Mr. Robson, I'm sorry. Our computer system is down. Could I call you back later?\n#Person2#: Sure. Do you have my number?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have it right here. I'm so sorry about this.\n#Person2#: No problem. I'll wait for your call.","summary":"Dan Robson calls to check his last order. Miss Wu says their computer system is down and will call him back later.","topic":"order check"}
{"fname":"train_7994","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, what're you reading?\n#Person2#: An old book Death on the Nile. Have you read it?\n#Person1#: Not yet, but I saw the movie. Could I borrow it when you finish reading?\n#Person2#: Sure. But you need to be patient.","summary":"#Person2# is reading an old book and will lend it to #Person1#.","topic":"book"}
{"fname":"train_7995","dialogue":"#Person1#: good morning. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: good morning, doctor. I feel terrible. I'Ve got a cold and I have a rash here on my neck. I'm not sleeping well either. What do you think the problem could be?\n#Person1#: I'd say you'Ve been working too hard or are under stress for some reason. Have you been taking anything for your cold?\n#Person2#: yes, I bought some medicine at the chemist's. I'Ve been taking it for three days.\n#Person1#: good. I'm going to prescribe something stronger. It will make you feel drowsy, so you certainly should rest.\n#Person2#: OK. I can afford to take a fell days off work.\n#Person1#: have you been working hard recently?\n#Person2#: yes, I have. I had to get a project finished. It's done now, so I can relax a little.\n#Person1#: good. Let's take a look at that rash. . . it looks worse than it is. I'm going to prescribe some ointment for it. If the rash doesn't clear up in a few days, come back and see me. Do you have any other Sy\n#Person2#: I have a bad headache, but. . .\n#Person1#: don't worry about that. It's probably of the stress you'Ve been under. Just take some aspirin. Combined with the stronger cough medicine, it will make you feel very tired. You shouldn't work or use an\n#Person2#: thanks doctor. I'll get these immediately. Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# goes to see the doctor because #Person2# has got a cold and a rash. The doctor prescribes some medicine and asks #Person2# to rest.","topic":"doctor"}
{"fname":"train_7996","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, this company is pretty good. I really want to have an interview.\n#Person2#: Have you made an appointment with this company?\n#Person1#: Not yet. Do I have to?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's very important to make an appointment before the interview.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: If you go to the company without appointment, the interviewers may happen to be busy with other things, and have no time to give you an interview.\n#Person1#: Yes, you are right.\n#Person2#: If the interviewers are not in the company, you will go there for nothing.\n#Person1#: Sure. Why didn't I think of that?\n#Person2#: So you should make an appointment in advance with the company for the interview.\n#Person1#: Then how can I make the appointment?\n#Person2#: You could directly call the company and arrange the time and place for the interview.\n#Person1#: Ok, I see.\n#Person2#: If you succeed in doing that, you must attend the interview on time.","summary":"#Person1# wants to have an interview. Mary suggests #Person1# make an appointment before the interview because the interviewers might be busy.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_7997","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, when are the other guys going to get here? The train is leaving in 10 minutes. We can't wait here forever!\n#Person2#: It's 10:30 already? They are supposed to be here by now! I told everybody to meet here by 10:15.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are worried because the train is leaving soon, but others haven't arrived.","topic":"train"}
{"fname":"train_7998","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you have a great new boss.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Mr. Watson. He's very intelligent. He invented some products that have made a lot of money for our company. And he never shouts at people.\n#Person1#: You're very lucky.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s new boss is very intelligent.","topic":"new boss"}
{"fname":"train_7999","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, are you going to buy that book?\n#Person2#: Well, I need it for a class but it's awfully expensive.\n#Person1#: Oh, we must be in the same class. Introduction to British Literature?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's the one. Were you there yesterday for the first class?\n#Person1#: I sure was. Professor Robert really seems to know his subject.\n#Person2#: Yes, I took his Shakespeare course last semester and it was very good. He likes listening to his students.\n#Person1#: That's a relief. I'm a biology major and I was a little uncertain about taking an English course.\n#Person2#: I'm an English major and this is a required course. But now I'm in trouble because I'm not sure I can afford this book.\n#Person1#: Hey, I've got an idea. Why don't we split the cost and share the book?\n#Person2#: Sounds great. Do you live on campus?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I live on the 10th floor of Butler Hall.\n#Person2#: Perfect. I live on the 3rd floor of Butler. We should have no trouble sharing the book. I can bring it up to your room right after I wrap up the assignment.\n#Person1#: It's a deal.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to buy a book for the same class. They decide to split the cost and share the book because it's expensive.","topic":"book"}
{"fname":"train_8000","dialogue":"#Person1#: How would you like to move?\n#Person2#: Move? What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Move to a new city. I'm thinking of getting another job.\n#Person2#: But why? What's the matter with the one you have?\n#Person1#: I don't have a good future in the job I have. Besides, I think it would be nice to move to a warmer climate. I'm tired of shoveling snow all winter.\n#Person2#: Where is this new job?\n#Person1#: In California. There won't be any snow to shovel there, and we can go to the beach all the year round.\n#Person2#: That sounds pretty good, but what kind of job is it?\n#Person1#: I would be the Director of Research for a big drug company near Los Angeles. I'd get a big raise in salary.\n#Person2#: That sounds terribly exciting. But how about the children? Will they like moving?\n#Person1#: Why not? California has many beautiful new schools, and Fred can go skiing up in the mountains.\n#Person2#: What about Paula? I'm sure she won't want to leave all her friends.\n#Person1#: Oh, she can make new ones out there. People are very friendly out west.\n#Person2#: I hope so. But, I'll certainly hate to leave this house. We've lived here so long.\n#Person1#: Well, maybe I won't get the job. I have to fly out there for an interview next week.\n#Person2#: You know, I must have known you were thinking about getting a new job. Last night I dreamed we were moving.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get another job in California because #Person1# doesn't have a good future in the job #Person1# has. #Person1# and #Person2# discuss moving to the city and whether the children would like it. #Person1# has to fly out there for an interview next week.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_8001","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Will you please book tickets to Sanya for me?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. When will you intend to leave?\n#Person2#: Next Wednesday.\n#Person1#: That will be July 13. There are two flight available that day: one at 9:00 a.m., the other one at 3:30 p.m.\n#Person2#: Fine. I'd like the 3:30 one.\n#Person1#: 3:30 p.m. How many tickets do you need?\n#Person2#: Two.\n#Person1#: Wish you a wonderful trip to Sanya.\n#Person2#: They say Sanya leads the world in beautiful scenery. To tell the truth, my wife has been dying to go there.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book two tickets to Sanya on July 13 for him.","topic":"book tickets"}
{"fname":"train_8002","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you enjoy your work? Do you enjoy meeting people?\n#Person2#: Yes. Sometimes. I've got to be honest. Sometimes.\n#Person1#: So, some people you like and some you don't?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's like a lot of things, meeting the general public. You get good days, and you get bad days. But I do enjoy the job. I like the freedom of the job, being self-employed.\n#Person1#: Do you ever get difficult passengers?\n#Person2#: Yes, sometimes.\n#Person1#: What sort of things do they get up to?\n#Person2#: I would say sometimes a lot of difficult passengers are people who don't go in cabs a lot and they're unfamiliar with procedures, especially if you work nights. People drinking or the extras that would be included on the tariff after a certain time of night.\n#Person1#: You mean they argue with you over money?\n#Person2#: Yes, that can happen. Or the way.., the good thing is, people can argue about the way that you go to a certain route because they always know better. But nine times out of ten the route that they take you is far longer so, you know, they're the eventual losers.\n#Person1#: So if you do have a difficult passenger you want to get rid of what do you do?\n#Person2#: I'd stop the cab and tell them to get out.\n#Person1#: Does that often happen?\n#Person2#: Mmm, it's happened to me three times. And they've got out. So I, I myself haven't had a lot of problems with difficult people, you know.\n#Person1#: When you pick up tourists as passengers, what kind of places do they like to go to?\n#Person2#: Suppose the most famous landmark is Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, maybe Harrods; but certainly Buckingham Palace.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys the job because of the freedom of being self-employed. Sometimes #Person2# meets difficult passengers who argue over money or the way.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_8003","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time is it? \n#Person2#: Ten to nine. \n#Person1#: Your watch is ten minutes slow. So it's should be nine sharp. I'm gonna be late again. What will be my excuse this time? It shoule be set the alarm for seven thirty. \n#Person2#: Don't cry over spilled milk, Fred? Could you stay with me a few minutes? \n#Person1#: What? Why? What's wrong wih you? \n#Person2#: I just hate being alone at home with nothing to do about listen to the clock ticking. It's so lonely and boring. My sickness makes it worse. When will I recover? \n#Person1#: You will be fine in the couple of month, just be patient. I've got to woke now , I'll be late. \n#Person2#: You only care about your work. \n#Person1#: Sorry, baby, you are everything to me. all I do just for our family. \n#Person2#: Stay just a few minutes longer , OK? \n#Person1#: OK, I'll leave at 9:15, Is that all right? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: I'll spent more time with you in the future, Dina. \n#Person2#: Thank you. ","summary":"It's nine, and Fred is about to be late again. Dina asks him to accompany her for a few minutes, but he has to go to work. Finally, he agrees to stay until 9:15.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_8004","dialogue":"#Person1#: This section of the store is called Junior. Why is that? \n#Person2#: It means young girls. That's where you'll find clothes for young girls. \n#Person1#: But I can't find anything in my size here. \n#Person2#: You're small, but you're not a child. \n#Person1#: Well, there's nothing I can do about my height! \n#Person2#: There's a petite section that you an check out. \n#Person1#: What's in the petite section? \n#Person2#: It has clothes in small sizes for small women. ","summary":"#Person1# can't find anything in her size in the Junior section. #Person2# recommends her to check out in the petite section.","topic":"clothes"}
{"fname":"train_8005","dialogue":"#Person1#: A friend of mine has been taking an online career planning course these days. He told me the other day he has learned a lot from it. He recommended me to subscribe to it. What do you say? \n#Person2#: I think it is good if we know enough about career planning. We will make wiser choices. What else did he tell you about it? \n#Person1#: Well, just something in general, like several key steps in planning career and how to set specific and tenable goals. \n#Person2#: Sounds practical! To be honest, sometimes I feel puzzled about my future career. I am not sure if this job suits me the best though I work very hard on it and enjoy being a hard worker. I have always wanted to try something else and learn some new skills. \n#Person1#: Making a decision to start over is not an easy thing to do. It seems that you need this course more than I do. I love my current job. If I take this course, I hope to learn some tricks to get myself more organized at work. If they can give suggestions about how to boost work relationships, that will be great. I need these to improve my current work performance. \n#Person2#: Ok, then we can sign up for it together. ","summary":"#Person1#'s friend recommends an online career planning course. #Person2# thinks it's practical. #Person1# wants to boost work relationships. So, they are going to sign up for it together.","topic":"career planning"}
{"fname":"train_8006","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about this floor lamp? \n#Person2#: Fine, just get it! We have been shopping for furniure for five hours! I'm so tired! \n#Person1#: We still need to find an armoire and a dresser. \n#Person2#: Fine! I am going to go home and drop off this nightstand, coffee table and love seat while you look for the rest of the things. \n#Person1#: Great! Pick me up in about an hour because I think I'll also get a bean bag and a dining set. \n#Person2#: While you are at it can you pick out a nice recliner? I really want one so I can watch TV. \n#Person1#: Recliner? In my beautifully decorated living room? I don't think so! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have been shopping for furniture for five hours. #Person2# will go home first and pick up #Person1# in an hour because #Person2# is tired.","topic":"furniture"}
{"fname":"train_8007","dialogue":"#Person1#: Albert and I need a lot of things to furnish our house. But I don't know where the best place to shop is. Can you give me some advice? \n#Person2#: Sure, Carolyn. I'm happy to help you. What kinds of things do you need right now? \n#Person1#: Well, we have most of the furniture already. We mostly need kitchen utensils, bathroom accessories, cleaning and laundry accessories--things like that. And Albert wants to set up a little offi \n#Person2#: Well, as for Albert, he should go to an office supply store. There's a very good one called Office Depot. They have everything he will need. And their prices are good too. It's very conven \n#Person1#: Can I write that down? \n#Person2#: Sure, it's spelled Office and then D - E - P - O - T. It's in the Yellow Pages. \n#Person1#: Thanks. \n#Person2#: And as for the kitchen things, do you want very high quality? \n#Person1#: What do you mean? \n#Person2#: I mean, do you want the best quality, or do you want good prices? \n#Person1#: Probably good prices. You know we will only be in America for about a year. \n#Person2#: Then I suggest you go to K-Mart or Wal-Mart. \n#Person1#: What are those stores? \n#Person2#: They are very large, discount department stores. That means their prices are very good. And you can find everything you need for the kitchen or bathroom. \n#Person1#: Even silverware? \n#Person2#: Yes, everything. They don't have the most expensive brands, but their quality is usually decent. The main thing is, they have good prices, and they are very convenient. \n#Person1#: I have a friend that said something about a place called Price Club. Do you know about that? \n#Person2#: I have never shopped there, but I think Price Club is a kind of membership store. \n#Person1#: What does that mean? \n#Person2#: That means you have to pay a membership fee to shop there. I have heard they have very good prices on electronics. \n#Person1#: Electronics? \n#Person2#: Yes. Like stereos and televisions. \n#Person1#: How much is the membership fee? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure. But if you are only going to stay a year, I don't think Price Club is good to join. They have great deals occasionally. They are very good for people who like to buy new things all \n#Person1#: I see. Thanks for these tips. We really need to buy a lot of little things. \n#Person2#: I know how it is. Moving is very troublesome. ","summary":"Carolyn wants some advice from #Person2# for the place to buy furniture. #Person2# recommends some stores where she can find everything her need for the kitchen or bathroom with good prices. #Person2# doesn't think Price Club is good to join because they are only going to stay a year.","topic":"shops"}
{"fname":"train_8008","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got your invitation yet? \n#Person2#: My invitation? No, I haven't. My invitation to what? \n#Person1#: The house warming party. \n#Person2#: Whose house warming party is it? \n#Person1#: Tom and Bill Smith. They are both working now you know? And they've bought a new house. \n#Person2#: Oh, they have? I didn't know. I haven't seen Tom lately. \n#Person1#: It's out in the suburbs. \n#Person2#: Have you seen the house? \n#Person1#: Yes, I have. I went out with them last weekend. \n#Person2#: Is it nice? \n#Person1#: Yes, it is. There are three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a big kitchen. \n#Person2#: There's also a garden. \n#Person1#: Well, that does sound nice. Have they moved in yet? \n#Person2#: They are moving today. Tom's taken the day off. He's rented a truck, and they should have all their furniture in the house tonight. \n#Person1#: When are they going to have the party? \n#Person2#: Next Saturday night. You should get your invitation today or tomorrow. \n#Person1#: Wow, that would be something to look forward to. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Tom and Bill Smith are holding a house warming party Next Saturday night because they've bought a new house. #Person1# thinks it would be something to look forward to.","topic":"house warming party"}
{"fname":"train_8009","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, have you made a reservation? \n#Person2#: No, are there any vacant beds for us? \n#Person1#: Of course. How do you like your room? \n#Person2#: Just an ordinary one, six people living in a room. \n#Person1#: OK, how long are you staying? \n#Person2#: 3 days. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book an ordinary room for 3 days.","topic":"room"}
{"fname":"train_8010","dialogue":"#Person1#: I came here to get a chest X-ray. \n#Person2#: I will need you to take your clothes off from the waist up and put on the gown, leaving the opening in the back. \n#Person1#: What comes next? \n#Person2#: I will need you to face this glass plate right over here. \n#Person1#: Should I do anything else? \n#Person2#: Your arms need to be raised to shoulder height. \n#Person1#: Is this OK? \n#Person2#: So far, so good. \n#Person1#: How come you are walking away? \n#Person2#: I am not leaving. I just need you to take a really deep breath, hold it, and then let it out. \n#Person1#: Will I be finished then? \n#Person2#: You will be able to put your clothes on as soon as I have checked the film. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to take a chest X-ray. #Person2# gives #Person1# some instructions to take the film.","topic":"chest X-ray"}
{"fname":"train_8011","dialogue":"#Person1#: My son's just tried to book some tickets for the Black Key Concert on March twenty-first, but there's a problem with your website.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry about that. There are only the most expensive tickets left for that date, I'm afraid.\n#Person1#: What about the twentieth? Have you got any for $25?\n#Person2#: Sorry, those are all sold out. But there are some on the nineteenth, or there are $35 ones on the twentieth.\n#Person1#: Yes, those would be best. The nineteenth is no good because he's got school the next day.","summary":"#Person1# wants tickets on March twenty-first, but there are only the most expensive tickets left. #Person2# also says $25 for the twentieth are all sold out. #Person1# thinks the $35 ones on the twentieth would be the best.","topic":"tickets"}
{"fname":"train_8012","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Miss, is there a plane to New York?\n#Person2#: Uh, let me see. One just left half an hour ago and the next one will be in 2 hours.\n#Person1#: You mean it will take off at 11:00 o'clock. Am I right?\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. It will stop at Washington for 10 minutes. Do you want to buy your ticket now?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. How much?\n#Person2#: $500 each, single. And a return ticket is $800.\n#Person1#: OK. Give me 3 return tickets.\n#Person2#: Good. One moment, please.","summary":"#Person1# wants to fly to New York. #Person2# tells #Person1# the next plane will take off at 11:00. #Person1# wants 3 return tickets for $800 each.","topic":"plane ticket"}
{"fname":"train_8013","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK. Everyone get on the bus. It's time to set off.\n#Person2#: But Miss James, Michael hasn't arrived yet. Can we just wait for him just a little longer?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, Bil. I think we just can't. We'll be very late getting to the art gallery.\n#Person2#: I know Miss, but Michael was really looking forward to seeing those paintings.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know. I didn't realize he had a strong interest in that.\n#Person2#: Yes, he is. He paints and draws all the time. Last week he painted a picture of you.\n#Person1#: Of me? How wonderful. I really would love to see it.\n#Person2#: Well, you can see it anytime you like. He painted on the wall in the park near our school. You walk past there every day. You must have seen it.\n#Person1#: What? You mean that painting of a camel with a person's head? Is that supposed to be me?\n#Person2#: Yes, Miss. He said you remind him of a camel because you're so determined.\n#Person1#: Ho. Did he? You know, some people consider the camel to be an especially stupid animal.\n#Person2#: I didn't realize that, but look here comes Michael now.\n#Person1#: Excellent. I'd like to have a talk to him without art. OK. Everyone get on the bus now.","summary":"Miss James says it's time to set off to the art gallery. Bill asks her to wait for Michael, who is interested in arts and painted a picture of her. Miss James finds it is the painting of a camel with a person's head and will talk with Michael.","topic":"art"}
{"fname":"train_8014","dialogue":"#Person1#: Marry, tomorrow is your mom's fiftieth birthday. Do you know?\n#Person2#: Of course I do. How should we celebrate it?\n#Person1#: First of all,a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. It would make her look younger. And a big birthday cake too, with 50 candles.\n#Person1#: That's right. Shall we have a special dinner?\n#Person2#: How about a Chinese dinner?\n#Person1#: Fine, where should we have it?\n#Person2#: We can have it at home. I've learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I'm sure mom would like them.\n#Person1#: All right. Are you going to do the shopping as well?\n#Person2#: Why don't we go together, dad?\n#Person1#: OK, when?\n#Person2#: How about this afternoon?","summary":"Tomorrow is Marry's mom's birthday. #Person1# and Marry decide to prepare a skirt, a cake, and a Chinese dinner. They are going to do shopping together this afternoon.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_8015","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, there are so many kinds of DVDs on the shelf. What do you feel like seeing?\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. Something light. After the day I just had, I don't want to use my brain at all.\n#Person1#: A comedy?\n#Person2#: That would work. Let's see what they have.\n#Person1#: Cool, the new Jack black film.\n#Person2#: It's not boring or sorrowful, isn't it? I want something that makes me laugh and happy, not sleep or depressed.\n#Person1#: I know you mean. This one is safe. It's a comedy.\n#Person2#: OK. Let's get it and enjoy it at home. I can't wait to relax.","summary":"#Person2# wants to see something light that makes #Person2# laugh and happy. #Person1# suggests a comedy.","topic":"comedy"}
{"fname":"train_8016","dialogue":"#Person1#: Whew thanks for stopping sometimes it can be impossible to get a cab in the rain.\n#Person2#: No worries. We're too.\n#Person1#: I'm going to fifth avenue and east twenty second street, no rush at all though.\n#Person2#: Well that's good, because it looks like we're not going to be able to move more than a few feet per minute.\n#Person1#: Well. That's what happens when it starts to rain during rush hour. I'm one of the lucky ones, usually I would have an appointment around this time, but today, I get to go home early.\n#Person2#: That's great Madam, I'll try to get you home as early as possible.","summary":"#Person1# thanks #Person2# for stopping the taxi in the rain. #Person2# thinks they will move slowly.","topic":"cab"}
{"fname":"train_8017","dialogue":"#Person1#: Andrei, hello, it's Laura. I'm at Kuala Lumpur Airport.\n#Person2#: Welcome to Malaysia. I sent my driver to pick you up, is he there?\n#Person1#: No, he isn't.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry about that. There's been a mix-up.\n#Person1#: You got my email about the change in the arrival time, didn't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, and I asked my workmate to tell my driver. But my driver got the wrong information and went to the airport this morning.\n#Person1#: Oh, no.\n#Person2#: When you didn't arrive, he came back. I told him to go out to the airport again. Maybe he's on his way now.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll wait for him.\n#Person2#: Right, shall we have dinner together this evening? I'll meet you at your hotel at about 8 o'clock if that's OK.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. But I am rather tired after a long flight, so I want to have a sleep first.\n#Person2#: OK. See you later.","summary":"Laura calls Andrei because she arrives at Kuala Lumpur Airport. Andrei invites her to have dinner together this evening, and Laura wants to have a sleep first.","topic":"airport"}
{"fname":"train_8018","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Betty! It's me, Tim! Am I calling at a bad time?\n#Person2#: No, not really.\n#Person1#: I have invited some of my friends to dinner at my house this evening. I thought maybe you'd like to come too.\n#Person2#: Well, that sounds good. But I'm afraid I've got to do some reading for my English course at home.\n#Person1#: Today is Friday. You've got to relax and enjoy yourself on the weekend.\n#Person2#: I know, but there is a lot of reading to do. Besides, I really ought to do my washing this evening.\n#Person1#: Then would you like to come just for a drink later on instead?\n#Person2#: Actually, I'd like to go to bed early tonight. I'm a bit tired.\n#Person1#: OK, have a good rest. I'll call you again tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Don't call me early. I usually sleep until 9:00 on Saturdays.\n#Person1#: What? That'll be too late for our Saturday country drive!\n#Person2#: Did I say I'd go with you for a drive to the country?\n#Person1#: No, but I have already planned everything.\n#Person2#: Listen, Tim. I like to plan my own days myself.","summary":"Tim calls Betty to invite her to dinner at his house this evening. Betty refuses because she has got to do some reading. Tim has planned everything, but Betty prefers to plan her days herself.","topic":"refuse an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_8019","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sunshine Travel Agency, Nick speaking.\n#Person2#: Hi Nick, it's Pat.\n#Person1#: Hi, did you get the tickets for Mrs. King? I sent them this morning.\n#Person2#: Yeah, they arrived about an hour ago. Look, I hate to do this to you, but...\n#Person1#: Ooh, ooh, where does she want to go?\n#Person2#: She needs to arrive in Miami by March twentieth. The head office move the sales meeting to Miami, so she needs to attend the sales meeting there before the opening of the Chicago office.\n#Person1#: So she still wants to go to Chicago?\n#Person2#: Yes, she still has to be there on March twenty third and then she's moved the interview in Los Angeles to the twenty fourth.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's no problem. Leave it to me!","summary":"Pat calls Nick to book tickets to Miami for Mrs. King before she goes to Chicago.","topic":"tickets"}
{"fname":"train_8020","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Gray, could I talk with you for a moment?\n#Person2#: Yes, Tom, come in. What's the matter?\n#Person1#: I want to change my deskmate.\n#Person2#: Why? Don't you get on quite well with Lisa these days?\n#Person1#: Yes, but actually it is she who wanted to change the deskmate. She said she didn't want to be my friend anymore.\n#Person2#: Oh, why? Can you tell me the reason?\n#Person1#: Yesterday, she wanted to borrow a pen from me, but accidentally I didn't have an extra 1 to lend her, so she got angry with me and didn't want to be my deskmate anymore.\n#Person2#: OK, Tom, it is not so serious actually. Later I will talk with Lisa. I'm sure she will understand you. Now it is time for the math class. Let's go. Oh, by the way, can you help Miss Cook hand out the grated English homework?\n#Person1#: Sure. Thank you, miss Gray.","summary":"Tom comes to find Miss Gray because Lisa got angry and didn't want to be his deskmate anymore. Miss Gray will talk with her later.","topic":"deskmate"}
{"fname":"train_8021","dialogue":"#Person1#: We need to get a present for Tonya. She is our only granddaughter and she's moving into her new flat soon. Now, she said that she needs some cushions, but I don't know what color her sofa is?\n#Person2#: I know that her mother has bought her a set of knives and forks, so why don't we get her a set of glasses?\n#Person1#: Actually, she's got glasses already. No, let's get her what she's asked for. I think I'll give her a ring about the color.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want to get a present for Tonya, their granddaughter. #Person1# thinks #Person1# will give her a ring.","topic":"present"}
{"fname":"train_8022","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going home now?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not.\n#Person1#: What are you going to do? Are you going to work late?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm going to look for an apartment.\n#Person1#: An apartment? Why?\n#Person2#: I'm going to try to find a place near the office.\n#Person1#: Where are you living now?\n#Person2#: Out in the suburbs. It's a long trip to work every day.\n#Person1#: How are you going to find an apartment?\n#Person2#: I'm going to buy a newspaper and check the classified ads.\n#Person1#: Apartments in the city are expensive.\n#Person2#: I know, but I'm going to enroll in a night school to take a course in business management.","summary":"#Person2#'s going to look for an apartment near the office by checking the classified ads because #Person2# lives in the suburbs now and it's a long trip to work.","topic":"find an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_8023","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry, I have broken my wine glass, and would you please bring me another?\n#Person2#: Sure. I will clean the glasses for you.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Where is the washing room?\n#Person2#: Walk straight and turn left.","summary":"#Person1#'s broken the wine glass. #Person2# will clean it and tells #Person1# where the washing room is.","topic":"break the glass"}
{"fname":"train_8024","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you free tomorrow night?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am.\n#Person1#: Shall we have dinner together?\n#Person2#: Do you have a special restaurant in mind?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I know a place that has excellent food.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll be happy to join you.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_8025","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Stein. I wonder if you are free tomorrow evening?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, but let me check my schedule. . . Ah, no. I have nothing then.\n#Person1#: Great! Our president has asked me to come over to invite you to the banquet held in your honor at the Beijing Hotel at 7:00. Here's an invitation card for you.\n#Person2#: How nice of him! I'll be delighted to go. But what time would be convenient?\n#Person1#: I'll be here to pick you up at 6:30.\n#Person2#: That's good. It's most thoughtful of you to do this, Miss Wood.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure. Well, then, see you tomorrow.","summary":"Miss Wood invites Mr. Stein to the banquet held in his honor. Mr. Stein is delighted to come.","topic":"banquet invitation"}
{"fname":"train_8026","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Lucy from ABC Company.\n#Person2#: Hello, Lucy.\n#Person1#: I'm calling to see if you have made your decision. You are the right person we are seeking for.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have decided to work with your company.\n#Person1#: Good news for us. When can you start to work?\n#Person2#: It's my honor to be one member of your company. I'd like to begin to work any time as you like.\n#Person1#: Ok, please come to my office at 9 AM next Monday. I will introduce you to our boss.\n#Person2#: No problem. Thank you for calling me.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"Lucy phones #Person1# to know if #Person1# will accept the job offer. #Person1#'s willing to start working at any time","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_8027","dialogue":"#Person1#: It sounds that you have a high opinion of him.\n#Person2#: He is an all-right guy. I have no bone to pick with him.\n#Person1#: Birds of feather flock together.\n#Person2#: But he is not a fine wether friend who could sell you down the river.\n#Person1#: You cannot judge a person that way. I have a hunch that he is a sly dog.\n#Person2#: Depends on with whom. He may be doing things on the sly, but he is honest with me. I trust him.\n#Person1#: You can never tell. He might do you in when he sees an angle in doing it.","summary":"#Person2# has a high opinion of a guy and trusts him, but #Person1# thinks he is a sly dog.","topic":"judge a person"}
{"fname":"train_8028","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to watch the Oscars on Tv tonight. How about you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd love to. It's interesting to see who is considered the best in their field and which film are thought to be particularly good.\n#Person1#: I like watching it for the fashion. I like to see what the ladies are wearing. Of course, the men nearly always just wear the traditional tuxedo.\n#Person2#: Sometimes the men wear flamboyant colours. Which films do you think will win awards this year?\n#Person1#: I'm really not sure. Usually just one or two films look set to sweep the awards ceremony, but this year there are several contenders.\n#Person2#: You're right. This year should be much more exciting than usual. What's you favourite award category?\n#Person1#: You might think this strange, but I like the category for ' best foreign language film '.\n#Person2#: It's nice to see foreign language films making a little impact on Hollywood. I like the ' best actor and actress '.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# would like to watch the Oscars on Tv tonight. #Person1# likes the category for 'best foreign language film' while #Person2# likes the 'best actor and actress'.","topic":"the Oscars"}
{"fname":"train_8029","dialogue":"#Person1#: And we got a 50 thousand dollar ticket for construction workers peeing off the roof.\n#Person2#: That's great. Is the electrician here today?\n#Person1#: See, I just told you he hit a deer. Man, I knew you weren't listening to me.\n#Person2#: You're right. I wasn't. I hear nothing.\n#Person1#: Nothing?\n#Person2#: Not a sound on the city streets, just the beat of my own heart, I think that's how it goes, something like that.\n#Person1#: You and Patricia got engaged, didn't you? You can tell me.\n#Person2#: Engaged?\n#Person1#: Come on.\n#Person2#: Are you crazy?\n#Person1#: What? I thought you liked Patricia.","summary":"#Person2# wasn't listening to #Person1#. #Person1# thought #Person2# got engaged but #Person2# didn't.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8030","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jack here.\n#Person2#: Hello, Jack. It's Mary. What are you doing in your office?\n#Person1#: I am working. I often work late on Thursdays. I am busy this week.\n#Person2#: Would you like to come and have dinner with us on Friday?\n#Person1#: Tomorrow? No, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to. I'm going out of the town on business.\n#Person2#: What about Saturday?\n#Person1#: Sorry, I never go out on Saturday evening. I always watch football on Saturday evening.\n#Person2#: Will you come round next Tuesday?\n#Person1#: Next Tuesday? Just a moment! It will be the 21st of May. Oh, dear. Arm. . . I promised my aunt I would be at her birthday party.\n#Person2#: What do you say to next Wednesday then?\n#Person1#: Let me see. Yes, Mary. Let's make it next Wednesday.\n#Person2#: Ok. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Mary invites Jack to have dinner together, but Jack isn't available for the dates Mary suggests. Finally, they make it next Wednesday.","topic":"have dinner"}
{"fname":"train_8031","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alright everyone settle down. Let's get started. As you know, an important aspect of becoming a good citizen is understanding the genesis of our legal system. It is not enough to simply memorize our laws, it is necessary that we comprehend why and how they were formed. This brings me to our topic for today. Does anyone know what we celebrate on May first?\n#Person2#: Cinct de mayo?\n#Person1#: No, that's May fifth in Spanish, James, no wonder you are failing my Spanish class. No, May first is International Workers'Day.\n#Person2#: Do we get a day off from school then?\n#Person1#: No! It is not considered to be a national holiday here in the US, but in other countries it is.\n#Person2#: Www, man!\n#Person1#: In the nineteenth century, working conditions were appalling, with workers being forced to work ten, twelve, and fourteen hours a day. Support for the eight-hour work day movement was growing rapidly, despite the indifference and hostility of many union leaders, and by April 1886, 250, 000 workers were involved in the May Day movement. Previous legislative attempts to improve working conditions had failed, so labor organizers took drastic measures. They passed a resolution stating that eight hours would constitute a legal day's work. And, on May First 1886, the resolution took effect.\n#Person2#: Cool! Is that why we only work eight hours now?\n#Person1#: Yes! But the happy ending came at a high price. On May third, 1886, police fired into a crowd of strikers at the McCormick Reaper Works Factory, killing four and wounding many. A mass meeting was called for the next day to protest the brutality.\n#Person2#: And then what happened?\n#Person1#: Well, as we say, the rest is history. . .","summary":"#Person1# introduces the topic of International Workers' Day by asking students what people celebrate on May first, then #Person1# begins to tells students the origin of International Workers' Day.","topic":"International Workers' Day"}
{"fname":"train_8032","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've come to apologize for what I said yesterday.\n#Person2#: Don't think any more about it.\n#Person1#: I must make an apology for losing my temper.\n#Person2#: It's really not necessary. I know your intention was good.\n#Person1#: I'm relieved to hear that. Anyway, it's my fault.","summary":"#Person1# apologizes for losing #Person1#'s temper. #Person2# says it's not necessary.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_8033","dialogue":"#Person1#: I often go to a place of leisure.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: I very much like to go to a cafe and doze in the afternoon sunshine.\n#Person2#: Sounds great.\n#Person1#: The coffee, books, music and sunshine are just beautiful there.\n#Person2#: How nice.\n#Person1#: I may take you there some day.\n#Person2#: Good.","summary":"#Person1# often goes to a place of leisure. #Person1# may take #Person2# there someday.","topic":"place of leisure"}
{"fname":"train_8034","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. ( looking around for him ) oh, there he is.\n#Person2#: hey, Isabelle. . .\n#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.\n#Person2#: yes, I am the guy.\n#Person1#: what a bummer! You set me up?\n#Person2#: let me explain. I didn't mean to hurt you. . .\n#Person1#: how dare you!\n#Person2#: hang on a second. Hear me out, just this once, Isabella!\n#Person1#: why did you lie to me in the email?\n#Person2#: I didn't lie. You just didn't ask me my real name.\n#Person1#: I should have known it was you. No wonder all the 20 questions were answered correctly. I thought I might have found the one for me.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. It was cruel of me. But I promise it will never happen again? Look, there's a nice restaurant. Let me take you to dinner and we can talk things over.","summary":"Isabelle comes expectantly to meet someone she knew in the email only to find it's Logan, so she's annoyed. Logan apologizes and wants to talk things over.","topic":"meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8035","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you like to do with your free time?\n#Person2#: Study English.\n#Person1#: You mean you like to study English? Why?\n#Person2#: It gives me great satisfaction.\n#Person1#: Studying English wouldn't give me any satisfaction. It's hard work.\n#Person2#: I don't mind the work. I think it's worthwhile.","summary":"Studying English is a great satisfaction to #Person2# but hard work to #Person1#.","topic":"study English"}
{"fname":"train_8036","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you noticed the Mexican restaurant on the other side of this street?\n#Person2#: You mean the one with the yellow bricks? But last time I saw it, it wasn't really in business yet. I saw some people inside furnishing the rooms. Is it open now?\n#Person1#: Yes, someone give me a pamphlet introducing the restaurant and its business hours when I passed by this morning. So, let's have a try. My treat.\n#Person2#: Great, I like the idea of trying some new food.\n#Person1#: Good for you. Today we have more chances to try some new food because there are now many new form restaurants in our city coming from places all over the world.\n#Person2#: Also some traditional Chinese food, like noodles and dumpling are marketed in modern ways with improved food quality. I heard this year, the government has imposed very stringent inspection on the hi-gene conditions restaurants and suppliers of food are also under tighter control. For sure all the customers will benefit from this.","summary":"#Person1# wants to treat #Person2# to the newly-opened Mexican restaurant nearby. #Person2# gladly agrees as #Person2# likes trying new food.","topic":"new food"}
{"fname":"train_8037","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you are moving to Dalian.\n#Person2#: Yes. I found a very good job down here.\n#Person1#: Well, we'll certainly miss you here.\n#Person2#: I am going to miss you, too.\n#Person1#: Let's keep in touch.\n#Person2#: OK. I will write to you as soon as I get there.","summary":"#Person2#'s moving to Dalian for work. #Person1# will miss #Person2#.","topic":"move away"}
{"fname":"train_8038","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you looking for an apartment?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am interested in finding a one-bedroom apartment near Washington Square.\n#Person1#: I think I have just a right apartment for you.\n#Person2#: Oh, good. Can you describe it?\n#Person1#: Yes. It has one bedroom, a large living space and 4 kitchens.\n#Person2#: So is there a refrigerator?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's brand-new.\n#Person2#: It sounds great. How much is the rent?\n#Person1#: It's $ 8. 50 a month.\n#Person2#: When can I see it?\n#Person1#: We can take a see by there now if you like. The landlord left me a set of keys with me.\n#Person2#: Ok, that would be great.","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for an apartment. #Person1# knows one that meets all #Person2#'s requirements. They will go to see it now.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_8039","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can I have a look at the green coat?\n#Person2#: Certainly. Here you are. It's a new arrival.\n#Person1#: Yes, I like the style. Can I try this on?\n#Person2#: Sure. The fitting room is in the corner.","summary":"#Person1# tries on a green coat with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_8040","dialogue":"#Person1#: Recently I have been getting headache and my eyes come to see focus properly.\n#Person2#: When did you last time have your eyes checked?\n#Person1#: Two years ago. At that time I had no problems. Now I can't even make out something ten meters away.\n#Person2#: Come over here. I will test your eyes. First cover your left eye like this, and when I point, please read the chart from the top, and go as far as you can telling me which way the ' E ' points.\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: Good. Now the other eye.\n#Person1#: Well, this one is worse.\n#Person2#: Never mind, just read as far as you can.\n#Person1#: I can only read the first three lines.","summary":"#Person1#'s got headaches recently and #Person1#'s eyes fail to see focus properly, so #Person2# give #Person1#'s eyes a test.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_8041","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mrs. Miller, you are an old friend of ours. In order to encourage future business and as a gesture of friendship, we are prepared to cut our price by 5 %. Will that satisfy you?\n#Person2#: That's great. Thank you for making this concession. I accept.\n#Person1#: Now I repeat, 5, 000 transistor sets, specifications as shown in our catalogue at $ 20 each C. I. F. Los Angeles.\n#Person2#: Good. Now that the price is decided on, we can discuss the packaging.\n#Person1#: As to packaging, we'll pack them two dozens to one carton, gross weight about 25 kilos a carton.\n#Person2#: Carton?\n#Person1#: Yes, corrugated cardboard boxes.\n#Person2#: Could you use wooden cases instead?\n#Person1#: Why use wooden cases?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid the cardboard boxes are not strong enough for ocean transportation.\n#Person1#: Cartons are comparatively light, and there fore easy to handle. They'll not be stowed away with the heavy cargo. Besides, we'll reinforce the cartons with metal straps.\n#Person2#: All right. Carton or no carton, the packaging must be waterproof as well as strong enough to stand shock and rough handling.\n#Person1#: You needn't worry about that. Cartons are extensively used in our shipments to foreign countries and there have never been complaints from our clients. Now, as regards payment, we have agreed to use dollars, am I right?\n#Person2#: That's right. As soon as I get home, I'll see about the opening of the letter of credit.\n#Person1#: Please open the letter of credit 15 to 30 days before the date of delivery so that we'll have enough time to make all the necessary arrangements. Another thing, the L \/ C should be valid until the 15th day after shipment.\n#Person2#: No problem. That can be done. I understand you'll ship the goods before the end of May?\n#Person1#: Right. We'll ship the goods according to the agreed time schedule. Last, but not least, the inspection is to be carried out by Houston Commodities Inspection Bureau, which is final and binding on both parties.\n#Person2#: Yes, we agreed to that. We have great confidence in your inspection institution. Through years of dealing with you, we've convinced of your commercial integrity.\n#Person1#: Thank you. You can rest assured that we'll do everything possible to prevent de festive commodities from going abroad. However, if there should be any disputes, we wish to have them settled through friendly discussions.\n#Person2#: Exactly. That's what we have done in the past.\n#Person1#: Well, it seems we have covered everything. We'll have the contract ready in a couple of days.\n#Person2#: Can you speed it up and let me have it today? I'm leaving tomorrow. I've been here for almost a month now, you see. My corporation is urging me to return. I've booked the ticket for tomorrow afternoon's flight at 3.\n#Person1#: Let me see. If we can't get the contract ready by then, we'll send it to you by airmail for your signature.\n#Person2#: That's fine too.","summary":"#Person1# offers to cut the price by 5% and Mrs. Miller is satisfied with this. They discuss the way of packaging and the opening time of the letter of credit. #Person1# will ship the goods according to the agreed schedule and Mrs. Miller has confidence in #Person1#'s inspection institution. Mrs. Miller requests #Person1# to let her have the contract today since she's leaving tomorrow. #Person1# will send the contract to Mrs. Miller by airmail if it's not ready by then.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_8042","dialogue":"#Person1#: This book I'm reading about Yoga is really interesting.\n#Person2#: I didn't know you did Yoga.\n#Person1#: I don't really practice it regularly yet, I'm just learning about it.\n#Person2#: What have you learned?\n#Person1#: Right now I'm learning about the importance of breathing slow, deep and regularly.\n#Person2#: As opposed to short and shallow?\n#Person1#: Yes. It says here, 'He who only half breathes, half lives. '\n#Person2#: I read something like that once. I think it was, 'Life is in the breath. '","summary":"#Person1#'s reading a book about Yoga and explains to #Person2# the importance of breathing slow, deep, and regularly.","topic":"Yoga"}
{"fname":"train_8043","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm reporting from Channel 5 News.\n#Person2#: How are you doing?\n#Person1#: I want to ask you a couple questions.\n#Person2#: Go for it.\n#Person1#: Have you voted yet?\n#Person2#: I voted this morning.\n#Person1#: Who was your vote for President?\n#Person2#: I can't tell you that.\n#Person1#: Why can't you tell me?\n#Person2#: That is private information.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: All I can tell you is our next President got my vote.","summary":"#Person1# is reporting from Channel 5 and asks #Person2# some questions about voting for President.","topic":"vote for President"}
{"fname":"train_8044","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Venus Real Estate Agency.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'm calling to ask if you have a vacant apartment.\n#Person1#: Do you have any particular type of apartment in mind?\n#Person2#: I prefer a one-bedroom apartment.\n#Person1#: Are you renting it alone or with company?\n#Person2#: I'll share it with one of my friends. What's in a one-bedroom apartment?\n#Person1#: A one-bedroom apartment has one bedroom, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom.\n#Person2#: Is there any furniture?\n#Person1#: No, but a fridge and a stove.\n#Person2#: It sounds wonderful. Do I have to sign a lease? How much should I pay?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's a one-year lease. And $ 200 a week with one month refundable deposit.\n#Person2#: When can I come over?\n#Person1#: Would Friday morning be alright?\n#Person2#: OK. Good-bye.\n#Person1#: Good-bye.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent a one-bedroom apartment. #Person1# tells #Person2# the furnishing of the apartment. #Person2#'s satisfied and wants to sign the lease.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_8045","dialogue":"#Person1#: No-no-no, sorry! That's a handicapped parking space. Are you handicapped?\n#Person2#: No, but this is an emergency! Please!\n#Person1#: Sorry, but you'll have to park in a normal space.\n#Person2#: OK, OK, fine! Just open the gate!\n#Person1#: Be patient, miss. It'll just be a second.\n#Person2#: Thank god! A car's leaving. It's my turn!","summary":"#Person2# wants to park in the handicapped parking space because of an emergency. #Person1# insists on #Person2# parking in a normal space.","topic":"park the car"}
{"fname":"train_8046","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm looking for a coat for my daughter.\n#Person1#: These coats are for boys. This way, please.\n#Person2#: Well, that yellow coat is nice. May I have a look at it?\n#Person1#: Sure, here you are.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: 150 yuan.\n#Person2#: That's a bit expensive. Do you have a cheaper one?\n#Person1#: The blue one is cheaper. It's 80 yuan.\n#Person2#: But my daughter doesn't like this color. She likes red best. I'll go to another shop to have a look.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for a coat for his daughter. #Person1#'s shop doesn't have a satisfying one.","topic":"buy a coat"}
{"fname":"train_8047","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really need to make some extra money. You know I've practically spent my entire budget for this semester.\n#Person2#: Why not check out the new cafeteria at Market Street? I think there are still a few openings suitable for seniors like you.","summary":"#Person1# needs to make some money. #Person2# suggests checking out the new cafeteria.","topic":"make money"}
{"fname":"train_8048","dialogue":"#Person1#: Judg, I haven't seen you in weeks. Where have you been?\n#Person2#: In Florida\n#Person1#: What a vacation! While the rest of us are studying on the campus in the February cold.\n#Person2#: Not exactly. I was on a special field trip.","summary":"Judg went on a special field trip to Florida. #Person1# thought he was on vacation.","topic":"field trip"}
{"fname":"train_8049","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. White, what changes have you seen in the champagne market in the last ten to fifteen years?\n#Person2#: Well the biggest change has been the decrease in sales since the great boom years of the 1980s when champagne production and sales reached record levels.\n#Person1#: Which was the best year?\n#Person2#: Well the record was in 1989 when 249 million bottles of champagne was sold. The highest production level was reached in 1990 with a total of 293 million bottles. Of course since those boom years sales have fallen.\n#Person1#: Has the market been badly hit by the recession?\n#Person2#: Oh certainly, the economic problems in champagnes' export markets that's Europe, the United States, Japan, and of course the domestic market in France, the economic problems have certainly been one reason for the decrease in champagne sales.\n#Person1#: And the other reasons?\n#Person2#: Another important factor has been price. In the early 90s, champagne was very overpriced, so many people stop buying it. Instead they bought sparkling wines from other countries, in particular from Australia and Spain. And then there was another problem for champagne in the early 90s.\n#Person1#: What was that?\n#Person2#: There was a lot of rather bad champagne on the market. This meant the popularity of good sparkling wines increased even more. People was surprised by their quality and of course they were a lot cheaper than champagne.\n#Person1#: Do you think the champagne market will recover in the future?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sure it will. When the economic situation improves, I believe the market will recover.","summary":"Mr. White describes the changes in the champagne market in the last ten to fifteen years to #Person1# and explains the reasons why the sales have fallen since those boom years. Mr. White believes the market will recover in the future.","topic":"champagne market discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8050","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Claire. How does it feel to be back on campus?\n#Person2#: Hi, Gee. Well, to tell you the truth, I have mixed feelings.\n#Person1#: Oh, why?\n#Person2#: I have this great summer job that I really hated to leave I worked at the wild life research center in Maryland.\n#Person1#: That makes sense for a genetic major. What did you do? Clean the cages?\n#Person2#: This is a wild life center, not a zoo. This place breeds endangered species and tries to prepare them for life in the wild.\n#Person1#: You mean the endangered species like the tiger and the panda?\n#Person2#: Well, endangered species, yes. But not tigers or pandas. I work with whooping cranes and sandhill cranes. I taught the baby crane how to eat and drink, and I help the vets to give medical check-ups.\n#Person1#: I can see it was hard to leave that job. But how did you teach a bird how to eat and drink?\n#Person2#: We covered ourselves up with cloth and used puppets made out of stuffed crones to show the baby chicks what to do. Then the chicks copied what the puppets did.\n#Person1#: Cloth? Puppets? Sounds like fun.\n#Person2#: It was. The cloth and puppets are the key tools. We all covered ourselves up, the scientists, the vets, the junior staff, everybody. You see, baby cranes will become attached to their caretakers.\n#Person1#: So if the caretaker is a person, the crane will stay in places where people are.\n#Person2#: Yeah. And their chances for survival aren't very good. But by covering ourselves and using cloth and puppets the chicks are more likely to seek out other birds rather than people. And their transition to the wild has a better chance of being successful.\n#Person1#: A chance of being successful? Hasn't this been done before?\n#Person2#: It's been done with sandhill cranes and everyone is optimistic about its work with whooping cranes too.\n#Person1#: If this works, it should increase the number of cranes in the wild.\n#Person2#: Yeah. It's exciting, isn't it?","summary":"Claire has mixed feelings to be back on campus because she hated to leave her summer job. She worked at the wildlife research center, where she helped to breed cranes and prepare them for life in the wild. Claire then shares her experience in detail.","topic":"summer job"}
{"fname":"train_8051","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, I had no idea you were such a good artist! When did you learn to paint?\n#Person2#: I started studying one year ago. But I've been drawing since I was five years old. I've also been taking pictures for six years, when my dad gave me my first camera for my birthday. I think photography has really helped me with my painting.\n#Person1#: Your art is great! Why don't you tell people you're an artist?\n#Person2#: I'm too shy to tell anybody about my art.","summary":"#Person1# admires #Person2#'s painting. #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s artistic career.","topic":"artist"}
{"fname":"train_8052","dialogue":"#Person1#: I received an email yesterday from Henry. Do you remember? He was one of the chairpersons of our students union.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I haven't heard from him for ages. Actually I've been out of touch with him since our first reunion after graduation.","summary":"#Person1# received an email from Henry whom #Person2# has been out of touch for ages.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8053","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you tell me where the International Post Office is?\n#Person2#: Go straight on; turn right at the first traffic lights. The post office is about fifty meters away.\n#Person1#: I see. And is the No.13 Middle School far away from the post office?\n#Person2#: Not at all. It's about 150 meters. Where do you want to go?\n#Person1#: Oh, I only want to pick up my cousin from school. I am told that the school is next to the post office, and that is why I want to know how to get to the post office first.","summary":"#Person1# needs to pick up #Person2#'s cousin from school and asks #Person2# where the International Post Office is because #Person2# was told the No.13 Middle School is next to it.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_8054","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. I notice you're reading a newspaper. Can I ask you some questions for a market research project?\n#Person2#: I don't really trust big advertisers, so...\n#Person1#: Oh, it's not like that. We're a small nonprofit organization, and we're hoping to save our local papers and all the jobs they create.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's an awesome cause! Fire away!\n#Person1#: Great. So, tell me what you like about newspapers.\n#Person2#: Well, there is a certain feel to holding a paper and turning the pages. The touch and sound of the paper as I fold it are so pleasant... A tablet can't give you this kind of feeling at all.\n#Person1#: Do you usually read the whole paper or go through different sections to pick out your favorite articles?\n#Person2#: I like being able to look around and find what I want. I can do this very quickly with a newspaper, but online news is tough for me to sort through. It takes me forever just to find something good, and sometimes when I do, it turns out to be something different!\n#Person1#: Do you dislike anything about your newspaper?\n#Person2#: Well, the only thing I can think of is all the ads nowadays. But it's even worse online, so I guess the answer is no!","summary":"#Person1# from a small nonprofit organization asks #Person2# some questions about newspapers for a market research project to save local papers and all the jobs they create.","topic":"newspapers"}
{"fname":"train_8055","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a nice set of wheels. How much did the dealer charge you for this? \n#Person2#: A lot. I probably got to moonlight for the rest of my life, but so what, it's worth it. Come on, get in. Let's take a drive. \n#Person1#: Okay then, let's go fast! Whoa! This thing can really accelerate fast. \n#Person2#: Check out what happens when I put on the brakes suddenly. It can stop quickly. \n#Person1#: Hey, just watch out for cops or you're gonna end up in the slammer. You know you tend to go fast? \n#Person2#: Yes, I know it. I went through my last set of tires fast. I even had three flat tires in two weeks. \n#Person1#: Now watch... some guys probably run a light and hit your car. \n#Person2#: Cut out, would you? ","summary":"#Person1# got an expensive car and takes #Person2# for a drive. #Person1# drives at a fast speed so #Person2# asks #Person1# to watch out.","topic":"new car"}
{"fname":"train_8056","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to have a new suit made. something in a dark blue wool. \n#Person2#: Certainly, sir. Double or single breasted? \n#Person1#: I think I would like the pants pleated. I am not sure about the jacket though as I'm a little overweight. \n#Person2#: I see, sir. For a gentleman of your size I would recommend a single-breasted jacket as it does tend to make one look a little slimmer. Just let me take your measurements, Let's see, neck 41cm, chest 110cm, wait 120cm and inside leg 70cm. You do have short legs, sir. \n#Person1#: Yes, that is why I usually choose dark colours for my business suits. \n#Person2#: Can you come back in three days for a fitting? \n#Person1#: Certainly. \n#Person2#: Good that way. I can have the suit ready for you two days after that fitting. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to have a new suit made. #Person2# recommends a style and takes #Person1#'s measurements.","topic":"new suit"}
{"fname":"train_8057","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, the clothes here are so expensive! No wonder there are few people. \n#Person2#: Beauty costs, dear! What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me? \n#Person1#: Yeah, it's lovely, but to be frank, it's not the most practical. You don't have many formal events in your calendar, do you? \n#Person2#: Come on, you sound like my Mom. Look at it, it's beautiful! \n#Person1#: When you buy clothes, you must think about the material, quality and price. \n#Person2#: Maybe you have a point. \n#Person1#: Make sure you buy what you need and your clothes can be worn for various occasions. \n#Person2#: All right. How about this black skirt? It can be worn for anything---a party, a job interview and even a funeral! \n#Person1#: That's true, but you already have two balck coats and one black sweater. \n#Person2#: Oh! Hey, look, that's the same shirt Britney wore in her concert. \n#Person1#: Exactly! Oh, my god! I love Britney! I'm going to get it. \n#Person2#: Why not try it on? \n#Person1#: It's just the right size--a perfect fit! I'll take it. Oh, no, I'm a little short. Did you bring your credit card? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: I promise I'll pay you back as soon as we get home. ","summary":"#Person2#'s selecting clothes passionately while #Person1#'s trying to persuade #Person2# not to buy needless clothes. However, #Person1# gets crazy when #Person2# shows her the same shirt Britney wore in her concert because #Person1# loves Britney, then #Person1# borrows some money from #Person2# to buy it.","topic":"buy clothes"}
{"fname":"train_8058","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me take care of the check today. \n#Person2#: Why? It's unfair. How about going dutch? \n#Person1#: You paid the last time, because I didn't have any money, remember? \n#Person2#: Oh, come on, I almost forgot. Don't worry about it. I didn't mind picking up the tab last time. \n#Person1#: But you really should let me treat one time, I feel like I own you one if I didn't. \n#Person2#: Ok, but it's only for this time. \n#Person1#: What's the damage? \n#Person2#: It's 12 dollars 80 cents all together. But don't forget the tip, it usually 15%. \n#Person1#: Check, please. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to pay the check because #Person2# paid last time. #Person2# wants to go dutch, but #Person1# insists.","topic":"pay the check"}
{"fname":"train_8059","dialogue":"#Person1#: When're you getting married? \n#Person2#: We planned our wedding for next May. \n#Person1#: Why so late? Didn't she want to get married this October? \n#Person2#: Yeah, I did. But my fiance has an important project. \n#Person1#: That's really a shame. By the way, who will be the bridesmaid? \n#Person2#: Julie's friend, Mary. And John will be the best man. \n#Person1#: Wow! I'm very excited about your ceremony. ","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s wedding time and feels excited about it.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_8060","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day. \n#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you? \n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop. \n#Person2#: Right! \n#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little. \n#Person2#: Ok. \n#Person1#: Hey, Jeanine, get a load of that. It's beautiful. \n#Person2#: Hahaha, and I thought you were tired. \n#Person1#: You know . . I have a weakness for long dresses. \n#Person2#: It sure looks special, looks expensive too. \n#Person1#: Sure does. Hey, can I sponge a little cash of you? \n#Person2#: Don't worry, Mary, I've got you covered. \n#Person1#: Thanks, Jeanine, you are a real pal. Let's go in. ","summary":"Mary's getting short on cash so she suggests window-shopping. Mary sees a beautiful long dress and requests Jeanine to lend her some cash. Jeanine agrees.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_8061","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, you, pick up that piece of garbage! \n#Person2#: Huh? Me? \n#Person1#: Yeah, you. I just saw you throw a piece of garbage on the ground. Can't you read the No Littering sign? It's a $500 penalty for littering, so go pick it up and put it in the garbage can over there. \n#Person2#: Why should I do that? It's only a piece of garbage. Why should you care? \n#Person1#: Because this is a public place, and I want to spend my time here without having to look at your garbage. \n#Person2#: Listen, I really don't know why you're making this into such a big issue. It's only a small piece of garbage in a large space. It's not like there's garbage everywhere. Besides, someone will come along to clean it up at some time or another. \n#Person1#: It's not the cleaner's responsibility to pick up after lazy people. It's part of your responsibility to make sure that the place is neat for other people. If everyone thought like you, there'd be garbage everywhere! The cleaners can't be everywhere! \n#Person2#: Ok, whatever. See, I'm putting it in the garbage can. \n#Person1#: Hold on, that's an item. You should put that in the recycle bin next to the trashcan. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to pick up the garbage #Person2# threw on the ground. #Person2# is unwilling to do so at first but puts the garbage in the garbage can at last.","topic":"pick up garbage"}
{"fname":"train_8062","dialogue":"#Person1#: Both our countries are quite small. How would you describe the landscape in your country? \n#Person2#: My country is well know for being very flat. There are some hills in the southeast of the country. \n#Person1#: Is it really completely flat? \n#Person2#: Pretty much. The land rises and falls only a few meters. The southeast, the hills rise to a height of a few hundred meters. There are mountains over 1000 meters high in your country. \n#Person1#: Yes, there are. They are not very big compared with the mountains in other countries. \n#Person2#: The coast of your country is very varied. The coast of my country is just made up of sandy beaches. \n#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad. Great for sunbathing! The coast of my country changes even within a few kilometers. There are cliffs, then sandy beaches. Then rocks. There are lots of caves in the cliffs. There are also many small islands off the coast, but few people lives on them. \n#Person2#: There are many lakes and rivers in your country too. We also have many rivers, but only a few lakes. \n#Person1#: We also have waterfalls in the mountains. They make the landscapes look very scenic. The landscape has been shapes by millions of years of erosion, especially by water. ","summary":"#Person1#'s country has high mountains and varied coast. #Person2#'s country is flat with sandy beaches. #Person1#'s country has many lakes and rivers. #Person2#'s country has many rivers but only a few lakes.","topic":"country landscape"}
{"fname":"train_8063","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a question, Mary? \n#Person2#: No. That's not why I raised my hand. I need to go to the ladies' room. \n#Person1#: Let me give you a hall pass for it. \n#Person2#: What's a hall pass? \n#Person1#: With a hall pass, you can go to the ladies' room or wherever you need to go during class time. \n#Person2#: I see. \n#Person1#: If a teacher stops you in the hallway, just show him or her the pass. \n#Person2#: Or else I'll get into trouble. \n#Person1#: That's right. ","summary":"Mary needs to go to the ladies' room during class time. #Person1# will give her a hall pass.","topic":"hall pass"}
{"fname":"train_8064","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got any plans for the coming holiday?\n#Person2#: Yes, a very special plan. I will be doing volunteer work in a zoo for 2 weeks.\n#Person1#: Volunteer work in a zoo? How did you hear that they needed volunteers? From the newspaper or TV?\n#Person2#: Neither. A friend of mine working there told me the other day.\n#Person1#: Have you sent your application yet?\n#Person2#: I sent it a week ago and luckily it was approved by the manager yesterday afternoon.\n#Person1#: What specific things will you do?\n#Person2#: I will help to feed the animals.\n#Person1#: It will certainly be a unique experience. I'm looking forward to hearing your story when you come back and seeing your photos.\n#Person2#: I will take as many as possible.\n#Person1#: Have you had any experience in voluntary work? You've never told me about that before.\n#Person2#: I once helped sell tickets in a cinema. I believe I can do my new job well.\n#Person1#: I think so, your one month holiday surely will be meaningful.","summary":"#Person2# will do volunteer work in a zoo during the coming holiday. #Person1# asks about the details and looks forward to hearing the story when #Person2# comes back.","topic":"volunteer work"}
{"fname":"train_8065","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jack. Are you having a good holiday?\n#Person2#: Hi, mom, don't mention it. It has been raining every day since I got here.\n#Person1#: That's a pity and it's been nice and sunny here. When will you be home?\n#Person2#: I was going to be back tomorrow. But the flights are fully booked, the next available flight leaves on Thursday. So I have to be back the day after tomorrow. I just hope it won't snow before then.","summary":"Jack's mom asks Jack about his holiday. Jack won't be able to come back until the day after tomorrow due to fully-booked flights.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_8066","dialogue":"#Person1#: What on earth has happened to you?\n#Person2#: I tripped up when I was running in the park. I fell on a bit of tree or something.\n#Person1#: Let me see. It's quite a deep cut. You'd better wash it in the bathroom.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I will.\n#Person1#: You know, if I were you, I'd go down to an emergency room in a hospital.\n#Person2#: I'm not going all the way to a hospital about a cut.\n#Person1#: If it doesn't stop bleeding. I'll give the doctor a ring.\n#Person2#: OK, please look in our first aid box and get me some bandages.","summary":"#Person2# got a deep cut but #Person2#'s not going to the hospital as #Person1# suggests.","topic":"get a cut"}
{"fname":"train_8067","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome Mister Bates.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Can I get you a cup of tea or some water?\n#Person2#: I'm fine, I just had coffee, but thanks.\n#Person1#: Ok, well, then please take a seat. I have reviewed your application and you seem to be a good candidate for alone.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: I do have a couple of questions. First, I notice that your income dropped last year, can you explain that?\n#Person2#: Yes, I started my own log company last year. For the first few months, we didn't have a lot of customers. But we have many customers now, we're on track this year to earn a large profit.\n#Person1#: I see, starting your own business is very ambitious, did you have to take out a business loan for that?\n#Person2#: No, I got help from my family and friends.\n#Person1#: Very well, so I see that you are looking to buy a $500,000 house. Will you be buying it by yourself?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm not married.\n#Person1#: How much money will you put down on the house?\n#Person2#: 20%.\n#Person1#: All right, sir. Well, thank you for this information. I need to review this application with our senior loan officer, before we can give you a final answer. You can expect to hear from us by the end of the week.","summary":"#Person1# greets Mister Bates and then begins to ask some questions about his finance. #Person1# will review his application with their senior loan officer.","topic":"loan"}
{"fname":"train_8068","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mister Williams, these days, David has been looking tired all the time. He has been falling asleep in class. I wonder if you should take him to see a doctor.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Miss Jones. I know what the problem is. He's recently been going to bed far too late.\n#Person1#: When does he go to bed?\n#Person2#: Usually around 11 o'clock. Sometimes even later.\n#Person1#: That's much too late. Can you help him get in bed earlier? Say around 9:30 or no later than 10 o'clock.\n#Person2#: We'll try. You know both David's mother and I often have to stay up late because of our work and recently David seems to have also got into our bad habit of going to bed late.\n#Person1#: Yes, but David has to get up very early for school. I'm really worried about his health and his studies.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. We'll try to change our habits to set a good example for David.","summary":"Mister Williams tells Miss Jones that David looks tired because he goes to bed late. Miss Jones suggests he get David in bed earlier.","topic":"go to bed"}
{"fname":"train_8069","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time is it, Harriet? I'm starving, but I guess it's not time for lunch yet.\n#Person2#: Let's see. According to my iphone, it's just a few minutes past noon.\n#Person1#: What? I thought my watch was wrong. Shouldn't the sun be overhead if it's noon?\n#Person2#: Oh, Don, I can tell you weren't listening in science class last week. The sun is only overhead at noon for 2 days a year.\n#Person1#: Haha, very funny.\n#Person2#: No, really. Mrs. Sorenson explained it. The Earth goes around the sun at an angle and that changes where the sun is at noon.\n#Person1#: But then those old clocks that measured time by the sun shadow were all wrong.\n#Person2#: Emm, not exactly. They're just not the same as the time we keep on our computers.\n#Person1#: I wish I was sitting in a computer right now instead of out here. I'm starting to hate nature.","summary":"Don tells from the sun that it's not time for lunch yet, but Harriet tells #Person1# it's already past noon, then Harriet explains to him the principle of measuring time.","topic":"time"}
{"fname":"train_8070","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I'm looking for a cotton polo shirt.\n#Person1#: Any particular colour?\n#Person2#: Not really.\n#Person1#: How about this one?\n#Person2#: I like the design, but don't particularly care for the colour. Do you have that in other colours, too?\n#Person1#: Well, they come in white, pale yellow, aqua, red and green. Will a white one do?\n#Person2#: Yes. I prefer white - and may I see a pale yellow one, too?\n#Person1#: Why, of course. Let's see... White... Pale yellow. Here you are, sir.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for a cotton polo shirt. #Person1# recommends a white one. #Person2# likes it and wants to see a pale yellow one, too.","topic":"cotton polo shirt"}
{"fname":"train_8071","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Li Bo speaking.\n#Person2#: Hi, I am Liu Ming. I am calling to tell you that I have got the job.\n#Person1#: Oh, that is wonderful. Congratulations!\n#Person2#: I really feel grateful to you for your reference. They have mentioned this in the job interview.\n#Person1#: Don't mention it. I think that is because you have right qualifications and nice personality.\n#Person2#: Thanks again. I will start on next Monday. I am sure I will have good performance.\n#Person1#: I agree.","summary":"Liu Ming has got a job and thanks Li Bo for Li Bo's reference.","topic":"get the job"}
{"fname":"train_8072","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have made some adjustment on the prices. And this is renewed price list.\n#Person2#: Thank you for allowing us 3 % reduction, but still we find your price is on the high side.\n#Person1#: This is our rock-bottom price, and we can't make any further reduction.\n#Person2#: If so, we find it difficult for us to go on with our talks.\n#Person1#: Then what ' s your counter-offer?\n#Person2#: This is our counter-offer.\n#Person1#: We are sincere to make business with you, but the difference between your counter-offer and our price is too great.\n#Person2#: So are we. Our counter-offer is in line with the world market.\n#Person1#: How about meeting each other half-way in order to conclude the business?\n#Person2#: Agreed.","summary":"#Person1#'s price and #Person2#'s counter-offer have a great difference. They agree to meet each other half-way to conclude the business.","topic":"make an agreement"}
{"fname":"train_8073","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to order anything else?\n#Person2#: No, I'm good. All we need now is our check.\n#Person1#: The waitress is walking over here with our check even as we speak.\n#Person2#: I have never had bad service at this restaurant, but this time was really exceptional.\n#Person1#: Yes, she really went out of her way to make this a pleasant dining experience.\n#Person2#: Let's take a look at our bill. The total price for our dinner is $ 36. 00.\n#Person1#: How much money should we leave for a tip?\n#Person2#: I know that 15 % is a normal tip, but I really thought that this waitress went out of her way for us. What do you think about tipping her 20 %?\n#Person1#: She definitely deserves 20 % for a tip.\n#Person2#: So we can add her tip of $ 7. 20 to the bill of $ 36. 00 and the total will be $ 43. 20.\n#Person1#: Yes, what a wonderful meal!\n#Person2#: It absolutely was a great meal. We'll have to return here for lunch sometime.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree they had a great meal and their waitress deserves 20% for a tip because she went out of her way for them.","topic":"leave a tip"}
{"fname":"train_8074","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever shopped at Whole Foods market?\n#Person2#: Nope. How's the food there?\n#Person1#: It's very good, and it's fresh too.\n#Person2#: I do my shopping at Sons.\n#Person1#: I shopped there before too, but the food is better at Whole Foods.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with Sons?\n#Person1#: Their range of organic foods is very limited.\n#Person2#: Whole Foods has a lot of organic foods?\n#Person1#: Yeah, the food there is very healthy.\n#Person2#: I've never been, but I may start shopping there.\n#Person1#: The food there is a great step up from Sons.\n#Person2#: Thanks for letting me know.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the Whole Foods market has more organic foods than Sons. #Person2# may start shopping there.","topic":"market"}
{"fname":"train_8075","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know what you're going to do this weekend?\n#Person2#: I am going to see a movie with a friend of mine. What about you?\n#Person1#: I don't know.\n#Person2#: Would you like to see a movie with me and my friend?\n#Person1#: Do you know what movie you're going to watch?\n#Person2#: I don't know, but was there a certain movie you wanted to see?\n#Person1#: None that I can think of.\n#Person2#: Well, would you like to go?\n#Person1#: Thank you for inviting me, but I think I'll pass.\n#Person2#: All right. Another time then.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't know what to do this weekend. #Person2# invites #Person1# to see a movie together but #Person1# refuses.","topic":"weekend"}
{"fname":"train_8076","dialogue":"#Person1#: What date is it today?\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Look at the girls in the street. They all have a bunch of flowers. Is it Valentine's Day?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes! I completely forgot about it.\n#Person1#: Did you have a fight with Jack?\n#Person2#: No, but now he'll be in trouble. What's a boyfriend for? To forget about Valentine's Day?\n#Person1#: Come on, dear! You forgot it, too.\n#Person2#: You know, it's OK for a girl to forget these ' big days ', but for a guy, to do that is unforgivable.\n#Person1#: Is that your phone?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's Jack. Excuse me.\n#Person1#: Wow! Good timing.\n#Person2#: He asked me out to a dinner tonight. How about joining us?\n#Person1#: Come on! Three's a crowd!\n#Person2#: So what?\n#Person1#: Just go! It's Valentine's Day!","summary":"#Person1# reminds #Person2# that today is Valentine's Day. When #Person2# is complaining her boyfriend Jack forgets about Valentine's Day, Jack calls and asks her out to a dinner tonight.","topic":"Valentine's Day"}
{"fname":"train_8077","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, you seem to enjoy speaking English.\n#Person2#: You can't help learning when you're using it all day. You'll see. A few weeks'study in the school will have a similar effect on you.\n#Person1#: I hope so. You see, at the moment I find it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. I'm awfully worried, I can't reply as quickly as she seems to expect.\n#Person2#: Oh, she likes keeping us on our toes by getting us use English throughout the class. She doesn't mind your making mistakes, though.\n#Person1#: You know, speaking in class is a very good chance to put your English to practical use.","summary":"#Person2# enjoys speaking English, while #Person1# finds it difficult to get used to the teacher's speed and accent. #Person2# encourages #Person1# by saying the teacher doesn't mind mistakes.","topic":"practice English"}
{"fname":"train_8078","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Doris. You look a little bit down. What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm leaving Japan and I'm going back to London, tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Really!\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: How do you feel about that?\n#Person2#: Well, I do feel quite down because I am going to miss Japan after being here for 9 months, in Japan. I am going to miss it so much, cause I've had a great time here.\n#Person1#: Mm, so what are you going to miss about Japan?\n#Person2#: Oh, I am going to miss the people, the food, the night life. Especially the nightlife.\n#Person1#: What especially about the night life are you going to miss?\n#Person2#: Well, I really like dancing. And I enjoy going out to night clubs and to restaurants and eating Japanese food also and I'm really going to miss that because it's very different to London.\n#Person1#: How are the clubs different in Japan than in London?\n#Person2#: Well, here there are many different clubs you can get into, for free, you don't have to pay, some of them. In London it's really expensive for drinks and an entry fee.","summary":"Doris tells #Person1# she is leaving Japan and she feels down because she is going to miss Japan, the people, the food, and especially the nightlife. She says the clubs in Japan are so different from those in London.","topic":"miss Japan"}
{"fname":"train_8079","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are so many flavors of ice cream to choose from!\n#Person2#: Yes, there must be about a hundred. Do you have a favorite?\n#Person1#: I love fruit flavored ices the best.\n#Person2#: I know, fresh fruit flavored is the best ever.\n#Person1#: What is your least favorite ice cream?\n#Person2#: I don't like peppermint ice cream.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know what you mean.\n#Person2#: One time, I tried garlic ice cream.\n#Person1#: That could be interesting.\n#Person2#: That doesn't sound like a good choice for today though. Let's order!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# love fruit-flavored ices and #Person2# doesn't like peppermint ice cream. #Person2# also decides not to try garlic ice cream today.","topic":"ice cream"}
{"fname":"train_8080","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tom!\n#Person2#: Hello, Steven!\n#Person1#: How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Not bad. What about you?\n#Person1#: I'm just a little tired.\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: I have a lot of work to do in the company recently.\n#Person2#: How is your family?\n#Person1#: Pretty fine, thanks.\n#Person2#: Where are you going now?\n#Person1#: I am going to buy a new air conditioner for my parents. Oh, it's two o'clock. I must go now.\n#Person2#: OK, see you next time.\n#Person1#: See you.","summary":"Steven tells Tom he is tired because of work. Steven will buy a new air conditioner for his parents.","topic":"greetings"}
{"fname":"train_8081","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. My bag was stolen, will you help me?\n#Person2#: When did it happen?\n#Person1#: Just about half an hour ago.\n#Person2#: Tell me where it happened and how.\n#Person1#: Yes, it was just when I was walking in the park. I saw some children with a newspaper.\n#Person2#: That happens often these days. Well, please fill in this Report of Theft.\n#Person1#: I want to get in touch with the Chinese Embassy because my passport was in the stolen bag.","summary":"#Person1#'s bag was stolen. #Person2# asks about the details and lets #Person1# fill in the Report of Theft.","topic":"stolen bag"}
{"fname":"train_8082","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to get a bus pass.\n#Person2#: Do you know what kind of pass you want?\n#Person1#: Can you tell me my options?\n#Person2#: There are passes for a day, month, and week, and there are student passes.\n#Person1#: I would like the student pass.\n#Person2#: Let me see your student ID.\n#Person1#: Here you go.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: How much will it be for the pass?\n#Person2#: The monthly sticker is $ 24, but the actual pass is free.\n#Person1#: That'll be fine.\n#Person2#: We appreciate your business.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buy a student bus pass after seeing #Person1#'s student ID.","topic":"student pass"}
{"fname":"train_8083","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think about half day kindergarten for Stacey?\n#Person2#: We could try it for the first few weeks and see if she likes it.\n#Person1#: I just think it will be a little difficult for her to be away from home for so long right off the bat.\n#Person2#: You have a good point. She hasn't really ever been away from home for longer than a few hours.\n#Person1#: I think she is really going to like her teacher though.\n#Person2#: Yes, they seemed to click at the meeting the other day.\n#Person1#: Did you happen to notice if she was interested in any of the other kids?\n#Person2#: No, but I did notice that she was very interested in the art supplies!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are thinking about half-day kindergarten for Stacey. They think she will like her teacher.","topic":"half-day kindergarten"}
{"fname":"train_8084","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, how was the interview?\n#Person2#: Not too bad, I suppose.\n#Person1#: What did the woman ask you?\n#Person2#: Oh, she asked me all sorts of questions. She asked if I smoked, and whether I played sports, she asked me where I went to school, and what subjects I took, and she asked me if I like to meeting people.\n#Person1#: Did she ask you any questions about your family?\n#Person2#: Well, she asked me if my parents wanted me to be a steward.\n#Person1#: Did she tell you whether you would get the job?\n#Person2#: No, but she told me to telephone her next week.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s interview. The interviewer asked all sorts of questions and will telephone #Person2# next week.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_8085","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, my name is Martin. You've applied for the Laboratory Assistant's position, right?\n#Person2#: Yes. When I saw the advertisement I thought it would really suit me.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me why you replied to our advertisement?\n#Person2#: I think that I'll be really good at this kind of work. In fact I learn so fast that I'll be looking for promotion very shortly.\n#Person1#: Do you know exactly what you would be doing as a Laboratory Assistant?\n#Person2#: A laboratory assistant helps to maintain scientific equipment, keep a check on the supplies in the store, and prepare the chemicals for experiments.\n#Person1#: What sort of student do you regard yourself as? Did you enjoy studying while you were at school?\n#Person2#: I suppose I'm a reasonable student. I passed all my tests and enjoyed studying subjects that interested me.\n#Person1#: What were your favorite subjects at school?\n#Person2#: Maths and chemistry were my favorite subjects at school. I also enjoyed history.\n#Person1#: Do you have any plans for further study?\n#Person2#: Well, I've thought about doing the part-time Chemistry Certificate course at Technical College. I think I would really benefit from doing that.\n#Person1#: Have you ever had a job before?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have worked part-time at a take away food store-the one just round the corner.\n#Person1#: We have a lot of other applicants for this position. Why do you think that you deserve to get the job?\n#Person2#: Well, I've found out a lot about this type of work and my research suggests that I would be quite capable of doing the work involved. I also think that I would be able to handle any training course reasonably well.\n#Person1#: I think I have asked you everything I wanted to. Thank you for coming along to the interview.\n#Person2#: Thank you. When will I know if I am successful?\n#Person1#: We'll be in touch with you by telephone or by mail within a week. Well. Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# applied for the Laboratory Assistant because #Person2# thinks #Person2# will be really good at this kind of work. #Person2# explains #Person2#'s understanding of the position's duty and thinks #Person2# is a reasonable student. Martin then asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s favorite subjects, future study plans, working experience, and why #Person2# deserves to get the job. He will tell #Person2# the result within a week.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_8086","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello and welcome. How may I be of service?\n#Person2#: Hello. I want to buy some RIB, is it OK to use US dollars?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. What's the amount you'd like to change?\n#Person2#: I think 250 dollars should be sufficient.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this exchange form and I'll need to see your passport. Don't forget to sign your name at the bottom.\n#Person2#: Oh, right, of course. Here you go.\n#Person1#: Here is your RIB, the exchange form and receipt and your passport. Please check the amount.\n#Person2#: It's correct. Is there any way I can change it back before I leave the country?\n#Person1#: Yes, that can be done here. Just make sure you keep the exchange form and the receipt and you can come back at the end of your stay and we'll be only to happy to change it back into foreign currency.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful news, thanks for all your help.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to change 250 US dollars into the RMB and tells #Person2# how to change it back into foreign currency before #Person2# leaves the country.","topic":"change money"}
{"fname":"train_8087","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, well I'm sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position.\n#Person2#: Yes, well Miss Childs did give mean overview of the position over the phone, but there were some details I'd like to clarify.\n#Person1#: Well feel free to ask me anything, and I'll try to fill in the details.\n#Person2#: Could I first ask about the remuneration package?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. That's quite an important point, isn't it? As a junior sub editor we offer a starting salary of 150, 000 HK dollars per annum. This doesn't include a generous housing allowance al\n#Person2#: I understand. And are there other bonuses included?\n#Person1#: Well, apart from full health insurance we do offer a company staff bonus scheme linked to readership numbers. But we could go through all the details of that at a later date.\n#Person2#: Well, Mr. Parsons, I am flexible when it comes to salary. The opportunity to work in Hong Kong for you is the most important thing for me.\n#Person1#: Excellent. Well, what other questions do you have Rebecca?","summary":"Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca they offer a starting salary of 150,000 HK dollars per annum and other bonuses for a junior sub-editor. Rebecca thinks the opportunity to work in Hong Kong for Mr. Parsosn is more important than salary.","topic":"salary"}
{"fname":"train_8088","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there someone I can talk to about a payment question?\n#Person2#: Yes, we can handle that here. How can I help you?\n#Person1#: My paycheck that just arrived is less than last week's check.\n#Person2#: Did you work at all during the last pay period?\n#Person1#: Yes, actually, I did make a little bit of money.\n#Person2#: Did you report it on your Continued Claim Form?\n#Person1#: Yes, I showed that income on the Continued Claim Form.\n#Person2#: Well, we deducted a portion of the income that you made from this week's check.\n#Person1#: Maybe I just shouldn't show the income then.\n#Person2#: That is cheating and, if you get caught, you will be fined and disqualified from collecting unemployment.","summary":"#Person1# says #Person1#'s paycheck that just arrived is less than last week's check. #Person2# explains the deduction and warn #Person1# not to cheat.","topic":"cheating"}
{"fname":"train_8089","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd like some legal advice. Jane and I are thinking of incorporating. So Want to find out what sort of legal procedure one follows in forming a corporation.\n#Person1#: You begin by applying for a corporate charter. And then stockholders hold a meeting to organize the corporation, an individual has limited liability and the right.\n#Person2#: I know. I have an idea that we get together to discuss this next week.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: I will give a call.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the legal procedure of incorporating. They will get together to discuss it next week.","topic":"incorporating"}
{"fname":"train_8090","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yes, ma'ma. May I help you with your bags?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, if you like. The large one goes to Washington. The other one I will take with me. All right?\n#Person1#: Flight 36 to Washington. It'll be on the plane for you.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# #Person2#'s bags at the airport.","topic":"bags"}
{"fname":"train_8091","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why is the long face?\n#Person2#: I'm getting sick of work man. I can't take the political bull in the company any more.\n#Person1#: Did you just get your review or something?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but that's not why I am upset. I just found out another guy got a promotion. He doesn't know how to do anything. He sits there and kisses the managers butt all day long.\n#Person1#: That sucks.\n#Person2#: I'm just pissed that management can't see behind his smooth talking lies.\n#Person1#: Look on the bright side. At least you have a job.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I shouldn't stress about this anymore. It's not like I can do anything about it.\n#Person1#: Exactly. Instead, we should have some drinks tonight.\n#Person2#: How about a cold bottle of beer.\n#Person1#: Now you're talking.","summary":"#Person2# is getting sick of work because #Person2# found out another man who kisses the managers' butt all day long got a promotion, although he doesn't know how to do anything.","topic":"sick of work"}
{"fname":"train_8092","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome!\n#Person2#: Would you give me a bottle of beer, please?\n#Person1#: With ice, sir?\n#Person2#: No, ice will spoil the taste.\n#Person1#: Anything else, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes. Something non-alcoholic, please.\n#Person1#: Fruit juice, milk or mineral water?\n#Person2#: A glass of juice please.\n#Person1#: Coming up immediately.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# for a bottle of beer without ice and a glass of juice.","topic":"take orders"}
{"fname":"train_8093","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is included in a job advertisement?\n#Person2#: Generally speaking, there are the company, the job title, job description, requirement, and so on.\n#Person1#: What are the accesses of the job ads?\n#Person2#: There are many sources, such as newspaper, Internet and direct visit.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# what a job advertisement includes and the accesses of the job ads.","topic":"job advertisement"}
{"fname":"train_8094","dialogue":"#Person1#: Taxi.\n#Person2#: Yes. Where would you like to go?\n#Person1#: Central Park, please, but can you make a stop at Union Square? I wanna pick up my friend there.\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: How long do you think it will take to get to Union Square.\n#Person2#: Well. That depends on traffic, you know. It's pretty heavy this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Can you make it in 15 mins. I am already 10 mins late.\n#Person2#: I'll try. Where exactly is your friend waiting?\n#Person1#: On the 14th Street side. Oh, we are already at the 16th Street. You are fast. Can you make a left at the next corner?\n#Person2#: You've got it.\n#Person1#: I think he is around here. Can you slow down? Ah, there he is.\n#Person2#: Here we are, Central Park!\n#Person1#: Thank you. How much is it?\n#Person2#: Well, it's $ 12.\n#Person1#: Here's $ 15. Keep the change.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"The taxi driver makes a stop at Union Square to pick up #Person1#'s friend and then takes them to Central Park.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_8095","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you get me a taxi?\n#Person2#: We offer various types of transportation. Perhaps you'd like to upgrade to a private vehicle?\n#Person1#: Thanks, but no thanks. A taxi will do just fine.\n#Person2#: In that case, how about a limo? Then you can travel in style.\n#Person1#: No, I hate limousines. They're gas guzzlers.\n#Person2#: Got it, sir. Where would you like the taxi to take you?\n#Person1#: My destination is Rockefeller Center.\n#Person2#: What time do you want to leave the hotel?\n#Person1#: As soon as possible.\n#Person2#: I'll call the taxi immediately, sir.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'm coming downstairs now.\n#Person2#: A brand new taxi is pulling up now.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to call a taxi to take him to Rockefeller Center as soon as possible.","topic":"call a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_8096","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, it's a lovely room. It's quite a nice size, but I don't like green paint very much. Would it be all right if I painted the walls a different color?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's fine, as long as you don't paint them a very dark color. One of my hirers painted them black a few years ago. That was terrible.\n#Person1#: Is there anything I should know?\n#Person2#: Well, I don't allow cat to go upstairs at all.\n#Person1#: Oh? Not at all?\n#Person2#: No, absolutely not. I don't like animals and I don't allow people to smoke in bedrooms.\n#Person1#: Oh, no, no. I agree with that. I don't smoke anywhere. Can I use the kitchen if I want to cook something?\n#Person2#: Yes, but only before 7 o'clock in the evening. And I don't allow people to stick pictures on the walls. You know when you take the pictures, marks leave on the wall.\n#Person1#: OK. I see.\n#Person2#: And one more thing if you don't mind. I don't want any big noisy parties, so only two or three friends at the same time, please.\n#Person1#: Oh, right. I'll do that. Well, it sounds fair. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# some rules about the room: #Person1# can paint the walls with no dark color, cats are not allowed to go upstairs, the kitchen can be used before 7 in the evening, no pictures can be stuck on the walls, and no big noisy parties are allowed.","topic":"rules"}
{"fname":"train_8097","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Angel. Sorry I'm late.\n#Person2#: Where were you, Bob? I was beginning to worry.\n#Person1#: I was on my way here, and I saw a crowd of people. They were standing around a tall fellow and they had pens and notebooks. Someone explained to me that they were getting his autographs, so I handed him my notebook and pen and I got one too.\n#Person2#: One what?\n#Person1#: An autograph. Look!\n#Person2#: Can I see that? Wayne Gretzky. You got Gretzky's autograph!\n#Person1#: Wayne Gretzky?\n#Person2#: He is the best hockey player in the world, Bob.\n#Person1#: Is that true?\n#Person2#: A lot of hockey fans think so.\n#Person1#: What else do you know? Let's go, and we can still catch the game.","summary":"Bob tells Angel he is late because he saw a crowd of people on his way here and got an autograph of Wayne Gretzky.","topic":"autograph"}
{"fname":"train_8098","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, hello, Li Ming. Come on in, and how're you been keeping recently?\n#Person2#: Quite all right, thanks, Dr. Francis. How's your project going?\n#Person1#: Very smoothly, I should say. I'm playing a consultancy role, really. I've only been here in China a month, but I'm already on very good terms with my colleagues in the Department of Computer Science. Well, I'm happy that you could come. Do sit down, please.\n#Person2#: Dr. Francis, do you know I've got a chance to go to Cambridge in August? I wonder if you could tell me something about Britain.\n#Person1#: Certainly. Well, I was actually brought up in Scotland. Enn, in fact, I've never been to Cambridge. But well,.., yes, I'm sure I can give you some useful tips. Now, what do you want to know, Li Ming?\n#Person2#: Things like weather. What's the usual temperature there?\n#Person1#: Mmm, the temperature in Scotland is 22, or 23 degrees Centigrade, on average, I think. But Cambridge would be warmer, around 25, I would guess, because it's down south.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's nice. Do you know it is 34 here? Last year it reached 39. By the way, where do you think I should stay?\n#Person1#: Oh, that's important. You can, err,.., I suppose, stay in the college-owned flats, which are often near where you have your classes, and some are even on the campus. That would certainly be convenient.\n#Person2#: Yes, it would.\n#Person1#: But it can also be a disadvantage because you are, in a sense, separated from ordinary society. You're a language teacher, and I think learning from society is a valuable experience.\n#Person2#: Yes, yes, exactly, so what's the alternative?\n#Person1#: Maybe finding an English host family. I know of a student Ali from the Middle East. He told me that he had learnt a lot by staying with a British family.\n#Person2#: Thank you, I think it's quite a good suggestion. By the way, Dr. Francis, do you think I could...?","summary":"Dr. Francis tells Li Ming the project is going smoothly. Li Ming is going to Cambridge in August and asks Dr. Francis for some useful tips. Dr. Francis, who was brought up in Scotland, guesses Cambridge would be around 25 degrees and advises Li Ming to find an English host family rather than stay in the college-owned flats to learn from society.","topic":"useful tips"}
{"fname":"train_8099","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sarah. What's up?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, I just got out of a history class. I had to give a presentation.\n#Person1#: How did it go?\n#Person2#: Terribly. I'm sure I made a fool of myself.\n#Person1#: Why? Weren't you prepared?\n#Person2#: No, it was not that. I just get so embarrassed and nervous whenever I have to speak in front of a group of people. I stand up and my face gets red and then I get even more nervous because I know everyone can see me blushing.\n#Person1#: It's not so bad to blush.\n#Person2#: But it happens all the time. If the professor asks a question and I know the answer, I blush like crazy if he calls on me. Doesn't that ever happen to you?\n#Person1#: No, not really. Maybe you should just try to forget about the people. Look at something else in the room like the exit sign.\n#Person2#: I guess I could try that but I doubt it'll help.\n#Person1#: You know we talked about it in psychology class. Blushing, even though it's unintentional, is more or less a learned behavior.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Oh, children hardly ever blush at all. And among adults, supposedly, women blush more than men.\n#Person2#: I wonder why.\n#Person1#: I don't know, but I had a friend at high schools, Brian Smith. It was really easy to make him blush. He turned red whenever a waitress would ask him for his order.\n#Person2#: I'm not that bad. Well,I've got to get going for my next class. I'll talk to you later.","summary":"Sarah tells #Person1# she thinks her presentation is terrible because she was nervous and blushed in front of people. #Person1# says it's not so bad and advises her to forget about the people. They then talk about the psychological reasons for blushing and a friend of #Person1# who blushes easily.","topic":"blush"}
{"fname":"train_8100","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening and welcome to our program--A Night at the Movies. I'm Mark.\n#Person2#: And I'm Anna. Tonight we're going to look at this week's new films.\n#Person1#: Let's start with Beyond the Moon. It's the story of a flight to Mars that gets into trouble. A team of robots save the astronauts aboard a spaceship.\n#Person2#: The movie is full of space travel.\n#Person1#: Next, we have A Man's Best Friend. This is the funniest movie you will see all year. It's about a cat that can talk. If you like jokes and silly situations, this is the movie for you.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. Mark. There aren't many laughs, and the story is stupid and boring.\n#Person1#: Well, Anna. I think we'll agree on San Francisco. The songs are great, and the dancing's fantastic.\n#Person2#: I like San Francisco a lot. It's about a girl who comes from a poor family. She works hard and becomes a famous nightclub singer. I don't usually like this kind of movie, but this was different. As you said, excellent singing and dancing.","summary":"Mark and Anna, the host of A Night at the Movies, are introducing this week's new films, including Beyond the Moon, A Man's Best Friend, and San Francisco.","topic":"new films"}
{"fname":"train_8101","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. City Taxi.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to book a taxi to the airport for Saturday morning, please.\n#Person1#: Where from?\n#Person2#: I'm at Garden Hotel in Union Street. There'll be three of us sharing. How much will it be?\n#Person1#: About $ 60. What time do you want to leave?\n#Person2#: Seven in the morning.\n#Person1#: Right. We'll pick you up at your hotel at seven then. Thank you very much. Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# books a taxi for #Person2# at seven on Saturday morning to the airport.","topic":"book a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_8102","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Professor Smith. I hear you've written a book titled Visions.\n#Person2#: Yes. It explains how science will revolutionize the 21st century.\n#Person1#: Could I ask you some questions concerning the book?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Are you optimistic about the future?\n#Person2#: Generally, yeah. If we go back to the year of 1900, most Americans didn't live beyond the age of 50. Since then, we've had improvements in health care and technology. There is no reason why these won't continue far into the 21st century.\n#Person1#: Are we ready for the changes that will come?\n#Person2#: Changes are already happening. The future is here now. We have DNA, microchips, the internet. Some people's reaction is to say, we are too old; we don't understand new technology. My reaction is to say, we must educate people to use new technology now.\n#Person1#: Is world population going to be a big problem?\n#Person2#: Yes, and no. I think that world population will stop increasing as we all get richer. If you are a part of the middle class, you don't want or need 12 children.\n#Person1#: Will there be a world government?\n#Person2#: Very probably. We will have to manage the world and its resources on a global level because countries alone are too small.\n#Person1#: Will we have control of everything?\n#Person2#: I think we'll learn to control the weather, volcanoes and earthquakes. Illness won't exist. We'll grow new livers, kidneys, hearts, and lungs like spare parts for a car. People will live to about 130 or 150. For 2000 years, we have tried to understand our environment. Now we'll begin to control it.","summary":"#Person1# asks Professor Smith some questions concerning the professor's book, Visions. Professor Smith is generally optimistic about the future and thinks we must educate people to use new technology. The professor also thinks the world population will stop increasing as we all get richer, there will probably be a world government, and people will learn to control many things.","topic":"in the future"}
{"fname":"train_8103","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready for the trip to the 'Big Apple'?\n#Person2#: 'Big Apple'? What do you mean?\n#Person1#: 'Big Apple' is the nickname for New York City. Are you going to New York with us, or aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going. I'm especially looking forward to visiting a special show on modern American painters there. But tell me, where did the nickname come from?\n#Person1#: Some of the musicians of the 20s gave it the name. When they played a concert in New York in the 1920s, the musicians called it the 'Big Apple'.\n#Person2#: Amazing. New York is such an interesting place and it even has an interesting nickname.","summary":"#Person2# is going to New York with #Person1#. #Person1# tells #Person2# 'Big Apple' is the nickname for the city and it came from some musicians of the 1920s.","topic":"New York"}
{"fname":"train_8104","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark, haven't seen you for ages. How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Can't complain. I'm busy with my experiments in the lab but after work I often play some sports.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Like tennis, running and golf.\n#Person1#: Golf? That's my favorite game. How often do you play, Mark?\n#Person2#: I usually play about once a month. What about you, Michelle?\n#Person1#: I play every Sunday.\n#Person2#: Even when it rains?\n#Person1#: Yes, even when it rains. I never miss a game on Sunday.\n#Person2#: Where do you play?\n#Person1#: The Lawndale country club. Do you know it?\n#Person2#: Yes. I was there once. You're going to play next Sunday, I suppose.\n#Person1#: Certainly, listen! Why don't you join me? We can have a game.\n#Person2#: I'd love to. What time shall we meet?\n#Person1#: Let's meet at the clubhouse at 1:30 in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: Good. See you then.","summary":"Mark is busy with his experiments but after work, he often plays some sports. Michelle invites Mark to play golf together next Sunday. Mark accepts.","topic":"play golf"}
{"fname":"train_8105","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Tim. [Hi] I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. He was such a great man.\n#Person2#: Thanks. As you know, he had been sick for some time before he passed away, so we were somewhat prepared.\n#Person1#: So, how's your mom taking it?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's been really hard on her. I don't think you get over something like that.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I'm sure. My heart really goes out to her. [Thanks.] Uh, so how's your mom going to be able to manage things alone?\n#Person2#: Well, financially, mom will be able to live a secure life from now on. I mean, Dad had life insurance and substantial investments in property and stocks, so returns on those should take care of her. [That's good to hear.] But our main concern at this moment is her emotional state. [Yeah.] She's really down, so a call now and again should brighten her day.\n#Person1#: So, what are the funeral arrangements? The obituary in the paper didn't mention much about the funeral.\n#Person2#: Well, some of the family members will get together on Tuesday morning for a private memorial service, but there will be a viewing in the afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00, followed by the funeral service. One of my uncles will be giving the eulogy.\n#Person1#: I wish there was something I could do you. *\n#Person2#: Well, actually, there is. [Oh?]. You know, Dad really admired you a lot, and before he died, he asked if you'd sing a musical number at the funeral.\n#Person1#: Really? I'd be honored.\n#Person2#: It would really mean a lot to the family.\n#Person1#: Sure. Then, see you on Tuesday.\n#Person2#: Okay, see you then.","summary":"Tim's father passed away. His mother is really down. #Person1# expresses #Person1#'s condolences to him and his family and asks about the funeral. Tim tells #Person1# his father admired #Person1# a lot and asked if #Person1#'d sing a musical number at the funeral. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"funeral"}
{"fname":"train_8106","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you quite independent of your parents now?\n#Person2#: Yes. As soon as I left school, I... my studies as a nurse. I stopped asking my parents for money since I got financial support from the government. But I still stay with them a lot.\n#Person1#: You're staying ... very close to your parents?\n#Person2#: I am. They never forced me to do anything I didn't want to do. What about you?\n#Person1#: Well, I am also fond of my family. But I don't always get on very well with them. They try to control me too much.\n#Person2#: But they allowed you to come to study in England on your own.\n#Person1#: Yes, but, only after a lot of persuasion. Your parents treat you as an adult. Mine treat me as a child.","summary":"#Person2# is independent of #Person2#'s parents but is staying close to them. #Person1# is also fond of #Person1#'s family but doesn't get on very well with them.","topic":"family"}
{"fname":"train_8107","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Madam.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon.\n#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Have you any shoes like these?\n#Person1#: What size?\n#Person2#: Size twenty-three.\n#Person1#: What color?\n#Person2#: Dark red.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. We haven't any.\n#Person2#: But my friend bought this pair of shoes last month.\n#Person1#: Did she buy them here?\n#Person2#: Yes.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# they don't have the shoes she wants. #Person2# says her friend bought them here last month.","topic":"buy shoes"}
{"fname":"train_8108","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you ever win anything?\n#Person2#: Well, yes, I did. I came in first in this little competition in the local newspaper, and it was this competition where you had to, um, finish the sentence 'School is...'\n#Person1#: Right.\n#Person2#: And design a poster and because I was quite a good student at the time, I said 'School is the key to a new and better world.'\n#Person1#: So how old were you then?\n#Person2#: It was ten years ago, and I was eleven.\n#Person1#: Oh, right. So what did you win then?\n#Person2#: I won a 20-dollar gift certificate to Hathaway House Bookshop, and I spent the whole summer there because twenty dollars were quite a lot then. I still have the books that I bought there.\n#Person1#: Lucky you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# came in first in a competition in the local newspaper ten years ago and won a 20-dollar gift certificate to a bookshop.","topic":"win a competition"}
{"fname":"train_8109","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does Tom drink a lot? \n#Person2#: Yes, he does. He of ten has had one to many. But I advised him not to drink too much, he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table. \n#Person1#: That's a problem. He has sort of Dutch courage and that will egg him on in doing anything. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Tom, who drinks a lot and has Dutch courage.","topic":"drink a lot"}
{"fname":"train_8110","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think that show biz stars have a really easy life. They have lots of money, so they can buy almost anything they want. They're famous, so everyone loves them. \n#Person2#: I think they must have horrible lives. All the paparazzi take photos of them wherever they go and whatever they do. They must get sick of it. \n#Person1#: I bet they love it really. Sure, they complain about it, but that just gets them more publicity, doesn't it? \n#Person2#: I think that few of the show biz stars want any publicity for themselves. They only want it for their films. \n#Person1#: No way! They want publicity for themselves, so that they get invited to make more films, go to lots of cocktail parties, and even make albums! They have such an easy life. They don't even pay for drinks when they go to a cocktail party. \n#Person2#: Show biz stars have plenty of expenses. That's why they need so much money. They need million of dollars to buy big, seclude houses and wonderful dresses. I bet most show biz stars would prefer to wear jeans and a t-shirt, but they can't because their managers force them to wear clothes they don't like. \n#Person1#: I don't understand how you can have any sympathy for show biz stars. They're overpaid, over-ambitious, and over-adored. \n#Person2#: I think you should give them some credit. They're very talented people and they deserve all the money they earn. They even donate money to charity to help people who are less fortunate than themselves. \n#Person1#: Come on! They only do that to get even more publicity for their films and themselves. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks show biz stars have a really easy life. #Person2# thinks they must have horrible lives. #Person1# wonders why #Person2# has sympathy for the stars who are overpaid, over-ambitious, and over-adored. #Person2# thinks they are talented people and deserve all the money they earn.","topic":"show biz stars"}
{"fname":"train_8111","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've been cramming for tomorrow's history exam since early this morning. What do you say we take a break and listen to some music, okay? \n#Person2#: Now that you mention it, I'm getting a little bumed-out from studying nonstop, too. Listening to some music for a while would suit me just fine. \n#Person1#: While you're picking out a record to play, I'll grab a couple of beers out of the refrigerator. \n#Person2#: You sure have a lot of discs here. \n#Person1#: Yeah, I've got everything from rock n' roll to the latest new- wave stuff. \n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I'm strictly into classical music. You don't happen to have any Bach or Mozart, do you? \n#Person1#: Sorry, my taste in music doesn't go back any further than the 1960's. Music written before then is just history to me. \n#Person2#: Well, speaking of history , let's get back to the books. We've got an exam tomorrow , remember? ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have been cramming for tomorrow's history exam. #Person1# suggests taking a break and listening to some music and lets #Person2# pick out a record. They talk about music for a while and #Person2# suggests getting back to the books.","topic":"prepare for exam"}
{"fname":"train_8112","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was asked some questions by some men doing the survey today.\n#Person2#: Was it about what you watched on TV last night? I got asked about that a few days ago.\n#Person1#: Actually, he wanted to know what I felt about the new shopping center. They're thinking about building near the railway station. Weather I felt it would solve, some of the towns problems are actually just cause more.\n#Person2#: Well, you've certainly got a strong opinion about that. You've always been telling me what a rubbish idea you think it is. The crowd.\n#Person1#: True. And I told him what I thought. But I don't think he wrote down my answers to any of his questions. I'm going to sit down and write a letter to the local paper now.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was asked about the new shopping center in a survey. #Person1# holds a strong opinion against the new shopping center.","topic":"new shopping center"}
{"fname":"train_8113","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Paul, I heard you're working on a new book. What is it about?\n#Person2#: It's about an adventurous girl who lives in village drowning, a town surrounded by beasts.\n#Person1#: It sounds thrilling. Why did you decide to write such a book?\n#Person2#: I visited a friend about 2 months ago. He has a daughter, who was very shy. She doesn't dare talk to other people. So I decided to write a book about bravery to encourage her.\n#Person1#: How much have you finished?\n#Person2#: About 1\/3. I think I'll finish it within 2 months.\n#Person1#: What will you do after you finish it?\n#Person2#: Well, I think I deserve a holiday. I've been writing all the time.","summary":"Paul is writing a book about bravery to encourage a friend's daughter. He has finished about 1\/3 and plans to have a holiday after finishing it.","topic":"write a book"}
{"fname":"train_8114","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't wait to get to the beach.\n#Person2#: You'd better be careful about sunburn on your vacation.\n#Person1#: You worry too much. Oh, these swimsuits are lovely and cheap.\n#Person2#: This color would look good on you.\n#Person1#: I don't need a two piece. I might get something for the pool, though.\n#Person2#: That's right. You're swimming every morning now.\n#Person1#: Yeah, and I'd like something that is comfortable and sporty.\n#Person2#: Then you should pick out some one-pieces.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to be careful about sunburn and suggests #Person1# pick out some one-pieces.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_8115","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh no, what happened in here, Alexa? Why are there some dead plants?\n#Person2#: I know. Every planned comes in alive and ends up dead. I definitely do not have a green thumb.\n#Person1#: People always say that, but it's not that hard to keep house plants. What did you do to care for this one?\n#Person2#: That one had a big flower on it, so I put it in the sunlight.\n#Person1#: This is a winter plant from North China. It doesn't do well in direct sunlight, just move it here. Didn't you look up how to care for it when you got it?\n#Person2#: No, I just thought it was pretty and it was doing OK in the shop.\n#Person1#: And this one here is all yellow, that means you gave it too much water.\n#Person2#: Too much water? I think if it doesn't need for water, it doesn't have to drink it.\n#Person1#: That's not how plants work, I'm afraid the root system of this one is destroyed. You'll have to throw this one away. Look, here's an app with plant information.","summary":"#Person1# finds that Alexa doesn't know how to keep house plants and recommends her an app with plant information.","topic":"care for plants"}
{"fname":"train_8116","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you doing, Andrew?\n#Person2#: Not well. I've been feeling pretty lonely lately.\n#Person1#: But you have so many friends. How could you be lonely?\n#Person2#: You know what they say, a friend to all as a friend to none. I don't feel like I really know any of my friends. In fact, I should probably call them acquaintances, not friends.\n#Person1#: What about me? I'm your friend.\n#Person2#: I know you are, but you're my girlfriend. I wish I had a guy friend to hang out with sometimes.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean, I find it difficult to make new friends, too. It's not as easy as it was when we were young, is it?\n#Person2#: Not at all.\n#Person1#: I've made a lot of new friends since I started learning English. Maybe you could join a club or take a class to make some new friends.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.\n#Person1#: What kind of qualities do you look for in a friend?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I guess I'd like to meet some people who have a positive attitude and want to have a good time.\n#Person1#: People who play ultimate frisbee have a positive attitude. Maybe you should join the ultimate frisbee club.\n#Person2#: That's a possibility. Thanks.","summary":"Andrew has been feeling pretty lonely lately. He wants a guy friend to hang out with. #Person1#, his girlfriend, advises him to join the ultimate frisbee club to make new friends.","topic":"find a friend"}
{"fname":"train_8117","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess who I met in the street? Michelle.\n#Person2#: Michelle, my old school friend. I thought she was teaching English in China.\n#Person1#: Yes, she came back yesterday because her father fell off the stairs and broke his right leg.\n#Person2#: Oh, poor uncle Jack. Did George come back, too?\n#Person1#: No, he had to stay and take care of their 7 year old daughter.\n#Person2#: How long will she stay here this time?\n#Person1#: About a week and she said she would come and visit us tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: Great. But I think we should go to the hospital to see uncle Jack first.\n#Person1#: Then let's go right now.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Michelle. She was teaching English in China and came back because her father broke his right leg. They decide to go to the hospital to see Michelle's father.","topic":"old school friend"}
{"fname":"train_8118","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you go and buy your bus pass?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't.\n#Person1#: When are you going to go get it?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure where they sell bus passes at.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you just ask me?\n#Person2#: Where should I go?\n#Person1#: You can get one from student services.\n#Person2#: I had no clue that I could get it there.\n#Person1#: I already knew that.\n#Person2#: Thanks for letting me know.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.\n#Person2#: I'm going to go and get it right now.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person2# can get bus passes from student services and #Person2# will get it now.","topic":"Get bus passes"}
{"fname":"train_8119","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you wedding plans going?\n#Person2#: Very well. We started organizing everything early to avoid a last minute rush to get things done. The only thing that isn ' t ready yet is my wedding dress.\n#Person1#: When will that be ready?\n#Person2#: The dressmakers said that is would be ready in two weeks.\n#Person1#: You ' re getting married in three weeks. So that should be ok. So, you ' Ve prepared the church, catering, transport, hotel-everything.\n#Person2#: Yes. We ' Ve taken care of all of that. We decided not to get married in a church though. Neither of us is very religious.\n#Person1#: Which hotel will the reception be held at?\n#Person2#: The palace hotel they ' re taking care of the catering, including the wedding cake. I ' m sure they ' ll do a good job.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. It ' s and excellent hotel. A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect, though very expensive.\n#Person2#: Yes. It will be expensive, but we think it will be worth it. It gives us great peace of mind to know that our reception is in the hands of experienced people.\n#Person1#: I think you make the right decision.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# her wedding dress will be ready in two weeks and the reception will be held at the Palace Hotel which is an excellent hotel with experienced people but it's expensive, including catering and wedding cake.","topic":"Wedding plans"}
{"fname":"train_8120","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Miss Wu, This is Dan Robson calling from OTC limited. I'd like to check my last order. When exactly was it sent out?\n#Person2#: I can check that for you right now. Would you mind holding?\n#Person1#: Sure. No problem.\n#Person2#: Mr. Robson, I'm sorry. Our computer system is down. Could I call you back later?\n#Person1#: Sure. Do you have my number?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have it right here. I'm so sorry about this.\n#Person1#: No problem. I'll wait for your call.","summary":"Miss Wu will call Mr. Robonson back to check his order because now the system is down.","topic":"Checking the order"}
{"fname":"train_8121","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I would like to have my coat washed.\n#Person1#: OK, please fill in the form first.\n#Person2#: That's it. By the way when can I get it back?\n#Person1#: We will send it to your room at 4:00 pm tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Well, but I need it tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: We have express service as well. It charges 30 % more but I assure your coat will be ready tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: That's fine. Please send it to my room tomorrow morning.","summary":"#Person2# wants to have his coat washed and #Person1# assures the coat will be ready tomorrow morning.","topic":"washing clothes"}
{"fname":"train_8122","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm having a problem.\n#Person2#: What's the problem? Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person1#: Oh, a pipe burst in my wall.\n#Person2#: Is the pipe causing any water damage to your house?\n#Person1#: The water is causing mildew.\n#Person2#: Okay, let me check. I can come fix the pipe sometime tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Can I just call someone myself to fix it?\n#Person2#: I don't think that would be a good idea.\n#Person1#: You won't do it until tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I guess you have a point.\n#Person1#: So, I can call someone to fix it?\n#Person2#: Go right ahead.","summary":"A pipe burst in #Person1#'s wall and #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# wants to call someone to fix it now.","topic":"fix a pipe"}
{"fname":"train_8123","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, police office?\n#Person2#: Yes, May I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to report a case. Somebody broke into my house.\n#Person2#: When did that happen?\n#Person1#: It happened in the morning. I just came home from work and found the lock broken.\n#Person2#: Is anything lost?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I called the police as soon as I found the lock broken.\n#Person2#: OK, we will send some men as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: Please be quick.\n#Person2#: OK, we will. What's your name and address?\n#Person1#: My name is Benjamin, and I live in Broad-Gate Street 2101.\n#Person2#: OK, got it. Please don't worry sir. We will be there soon.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"Benjamin reports to #Person2# that someone broke into his house and he's not sure what is lost. The police will be there soon.","topic":"Report house robbery"}
{"fname":"train_8124","dialogue":"#Person1#: You've decided that you definitely want to purchase this particular one?\n#Person2#: To be honest, I haven't really done much research.\n#Person1#: I would recommend that you at least glance through these brochures, just to make sure that you have selected the right policy for you. Take your time, Sir.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your advice, after going through all of these materials I've decided not to go with my initial choice.\n#Person1#: Of course, Sir. If I could have your details again and your ID, I'll check them and we can go on.","summary":"#Person1# recommends #Person2# to have a look before making a decision. #Person2# takes the advice and decides not to go with the initial choice.","topic":"make a choice"}
{"fname":"train_8125","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor, can you give me some suggestions on how to stay healthy?\n#Person2#: Well, first of all, you need to make sure that you eat the right foods.\n#Person1#: What are the best foods to eat?\n#Person2#: You should emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains and protein.\n#Person1#: What should I avoid?\n#Person2#: You need to avoid highly fatty and greasy foods. You should also avoid too much sugar and caffeine.\n#Person1#: What else is important to stay healthy?\n#Person2#: You need to get plenty of exercise every day. If you smoke, you need to stop.\n#Person1#: Is it OK to drink alcohol?\n#Person2#: Actually, studies have shown that people who have one-half a glass of alcohol per day do better than those who don't drink.","summary":"#Person1# consults the doctor about how to stay healthy and the doctor suggests #Person1# eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and it is ok to drink alcohol.","topic":"Stay healthy"}
{"fname":"train_8126","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, what have you been up to lately?\n#Person2#: I went on a trip with my family last week.\n#Person1#: Really? Where did you go?\n#Person2#: We went to Europe.\n#Person1#: What cities did you go to?\n#Person2#: London, Paris and a few other cities.\n#Person1#: Did you go to Berlin?\n#Person2#: No, We didn't go there. I'd like to go there next time.\n#Person1#: I think this summer is a good time to visit Berlin. It's a beautiful place and the people there are very nice.\n#Person2#: That's what I've heard.\n#Person1#: I went there last year. If you want, I can give you some information I have about the city.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"David tells #Person1# he went on a trip with his family to Europe and #Person1# is happy to give David information about Berlin.","topic":"Berlin and holidays"}
{"fname":"train_8127","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you often buy magazines?\n#Person2#: I buy a computer magazine every month. It keeps me up-to date with all the latest developments.\n#Person1#: Why don't you find the information on the internet instead?\n#Person2#: Sometimes it takes too long to find the exact information you are looking for. Besides, I like to read a magazine in a coffee bar sometimes.\n#Person1#: Do you have an online edition of that magazine?\n#Person2#: Yes, they do. But you can only access all the articles if you have a subscription.\n#Person1#: Do you have a subscription?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. The magazine arrives by post at the beginning of each month. Do you every buy magazines?\n#Person1#: I only buy them if they look particularly interesting. I don't buy any regularly.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# subscribes to a computer magazine to keep up-to-date with the latest development. #Person1# only buys magazines if they look interesting.","topic":"Buying magazines"}
{"fname":"train_8128","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Frank, there is that Janet chick.\n#Person2#: Wow, what a great burd!\n#Person1#: She sure knows how to strut her stuff.\n#Person2#: She's a real turn-on, alright?\n#Person1#: And look out she's dressed.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I noticed. She must be really loaded.\n#Person1#: No way. Her old man is rich. He buys her anything she wants.\n#Person2#: Lucky her. Anyway, I think that is just as beautiful.\n#Person1#: I think you've lost it.\n#Person2#: Well, that's my opinion.\n#Person1#: I admit that she is much prettier than Kate.\n#Person2#: Oh, there is no comparison. Now we are talking but ugly.\n#Person1#: At least we agree on that. Let's go and get a drink.","summary":"#Person1# and Frank are talking about a beautiful, well-dressed lady, who is a real turn-on. #Person1# admits she is prettier than Kate.","topic":"Gossip"}
{"fname":"train_8129","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry, I overslept. My alarm clock didn't go off this morning.\n#Person2#: Again?\n#Person1#: That's right, even though I did set the alarm last night.\n#Person2#: Your clock never works. Perhaps you should buy a new one.\n#Person1#: Well. If it breaks down again tomorrow, I'll definitely buy a new one.\n#Person2#: Maybe by then it will be too late.\n#Person1#: What do you mean too late?\n#Person2#: By that time, you will be fired.","summary":"#Person1# overslept again because #Person1#'s alarm didn't work. #Person2# recommends #Person1# get a new one before #Person2# is fired.","topic":"Overslept"}
{"fname":"train_8130","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a letdown. I wanted to experience some Mafia culture firsthand.\n#Person2#: It's worth it just to go and eat what the mafia eat! The five-dollar tiramisu is a culinary orgasm.\n#Person1#: Such a thing exists?\n#Person2#: Fortunately, yes. You're blushing!\n#Person1#: Am I? Um. . . my face gets red when I walk too fast.\n#Person2#: You're embarrassed, aren't you? You gotta loosen up in Little Italy. The lady at the cafe will kiss you when you meet her. . .","summary":"#Person2# recommends 5-dollar tiramisu in mafia culture and asks #Person2# to lose up in Little Italy.","topic":"Mafia culture"}
{"fname":"train_8131","dialogue":"#Person1#: These things are always oooo boring. Heard any gossip? Anybody making the big bucks?\n#Person2#: Rich struck it rich in advertising. And he and Cath got married and just had a child.\n#Person1#: That's no news. Those two were high school sweethearts anyway.\n#Person2#: Teresa Jones got a boob job.\n#Person1#: Uh, I can see that. And Erica Falls has lost a lot of weight.\n#Person2#: I've got something. You saw Taylor Smith? Looks terrible, doesn't he? I heard he. . .","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Rich and Cath, Teresa Jones, Eric Falls, and Taylor Smith.","topic":"Gossip"}
{"fname":"train_8132","dialogue":"#Person1#: good morning!\n#Person2#: good morning, Gav! Did you sleep well last night?\n#Person1#: I slept like a baby. I fell asleep right away last night, didn't wake up once, and didn't have nay nightmares!\n#Person2#: that's great news! You look much more relaxed than you did yesterday.\n#Person1#: I feel much better, but I'm still worried about something.\n#Person2#: what's that?\n#Person1#: well, I have to drive to school for a meeting this morning, and I'm going to end up getting stuck in rush-hour traffic.\n#Person2#: that's annoying, but nothing to worry about.\n#Person1#: for me, traffic jams are quite stressful, because I'm pretty impatient. How can I prevent myself from getting stressed if I get stuck in a traffic jam?\n#Person2#: just breathe deeply when you feel yourself getting upset.\n#Person1#: Ok, I'll try that.\n#Person2#: is there anything else bothering you?\n#Person1#: just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend and I don't know what to do.\n#Person2#: do you have any other plans this weekend?\n#Person1#: I'm supposed to work on a paper that'd due on Monday.\n#Person2#: try not to take on more than you can handle.\n#Person1#: you're right. I probably should just work on my paper. Thanks!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# slept well last night. #Person2# tells #Person1# to breathe deeply when getting upset in the traffic jams and not to take on more than #Person1# can handle.","topic":"Casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8133","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am going to celebrate my birthday with you all in a night club this year, what do you say?\n#Person2#: Fantastic! I enjoy clubbing, especially those clubs with live bands. The only fly in the ointment is that the air is bad, full of smoke, and the music is too loud, so conversations are not really possible. Once I nearly got burnt by a cigarette.\n#Person1#: How did that happen?\n#Person2#: A wild dancer dropped it on my left foot and said nothing about it. If I had drunk enough and I would have had the bold to punch him in the face.\n#Person1#: Sounds cool! But that is not what a lady should do. People are easy to lose head in a night club and being drunk.","summary":"#Person1# wants to celebrate #Person1#'s birthday in nightclubs. #Person2# enjoys the clubs excluding the bad air and #Person2# nearly got burnt in a nightclub once.","topic":"Night clubs"}
{"fname":"train_8134","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd better be going.\n#Person2#: So soon. Why don't you stay a little longer?\n#Person1#: I wish I could, but It's already late.\n#Person2#: Oh. It's pity you have to leave.\n#Person1#: thank you for wonderful meat.\n#Person2#: I'm glad you enjoy it.","summary":"#Person1# has to leave and #Person1# thanks #Person2# for the meat.","topic":"Leaving"}
{"fname":"train_8135","dialogue":"#Person1#: Professor, can you help me add your class?\n#Person2#: You have to bring me an add sheet to sign. Do you have one?\n#Person1#: No, I will have to get an add sheet.\n#Person2#: You must take the signed add slip to the Admissions and Records Office to add the class. Do you know where that is?\n#Person1#: No, I don't know where that is.\n#Person2#: The office is in front of you as you cross the quad. The signs in the hallway will tell you where you need to be.\n#Person1#: I think I can find it.\n#Person2#: You'll find it easily. Make sure you add the class and then we will look at the roll sheet later to make sure that you were added on.\n#Person1#: Thank you for letting me add your class.\n#Person2#: To drop a class, you need to do the same thing with a drop slip. Good luck!","summary":"The professor tells #Person1# to bring a signed add sheet to the admission office so that #Person1# can be added to the class.","topic":"add a class"}
{"fname":"train_8136","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Nancy.\n#Person2#: Nice to meet you, I'am Seven. I don't think I'Ve seen you around before.\n#Person1#: No, I just started working here at IBM, I am assigned sale department.\n#Person2#: What do you do there?\n#Person1#: I main market reasearch, and you?\n#Person2#: I'Ve beaning worked IBM for years. I am vested personnel file system, He is the after sale survise director. he such a nice boss, I like working for him.\n#Person1#: Really? I don't believe I would met him, is he here now?\n#Person2#: Yes, That's him over there-the taller, handsome one. Would you let me introduce you?\n#Person1#: Thanks, that's would be lovely. You'r right, he is kind and nice looking.","summary":"Nancy introduced herself to Seven and Seven will introduce her to the after-sale survive director.","topic":"Greetings"}
{"fname":"train_8137","dialogue":"#Person1#: Gordon, you're ever so late.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am sorry. I missed the bus.\n#Person1#: But there's a bus every ten minutes, and you are over 1 hour late.\n#Person2#: Well, I missed several buses.\n#Person1#: How on earth can you miss several buses?\n#Person2#: I, ah. . . , I got have late.\n#Person1#: Oh, come on, Gordon, it's the afternoon now. Why were you late really?\n#Person2#: Well, I. . . I lost my wallet, and I. . .\n#Person1#: Have you got it now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I found it again.\n#Person1#: When?\n#Person2#: This morning. I mean. . .\n#Person1#: I am not convinced by your explanation.","summary":"Gordon is over 1 hour late. He tells #Person1# he missed several buses and he lost his wallet but #Person1# doesn't believe it.","topic":"Being late"}
{"fname":"train_8138","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lucy, where are you going?\n#Person2#: I want to go to the supermarket.\n#Person1#: Wait a few minutes and I'll go there with you.\n#Person2#: Let's get a shopping cart.\n#Person1#: Good idea\n#Person2#: What are you going to buy?\n#Person1#: Let's check out the fruit section first.\n#Person2#: OK. I'd like some oranges. But they don't look quite ripe yet.\n#Person1#: Look, nice fresh cherries! They are ripe and soft. I'll take some.\n#Person2#: I'll take some, too.\n#Person1#: Let's go to the snacks section. I want some chocolate and sweets.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll go and buy some cakes.\n#Person1#: Do you want to buy something else?\n#Person2#: No. Let's go over to the check-out stand.","summary":"#Person1# and Lucy will go to the supermarket and they take a shopping list. #Person1# will get cherries, chocolate, and sweets, while Lucy wants some cherries, oranges, and cakes.","topic":"Grocery shopping"}
{"fname":"train_8139","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you been feeling OK lately?\n#Person2#: My coach wants you to check my blood pressure.\n#Person1#: Has anyone ever told you that you had high blood pressure?\n#Person2#: I don't have any symptoms of high blood pressure.\n#Person1#: People with high blood pressure seldom know they have it, which is why we call it the silent killer.\n#Person2#: What test do you do for high blood pressure?\n#Person1#: We will pump air into this cuff to get a reading.\n#Person2#: When you get the reading, what information does it give you?\n#Person1#: It tells me how hard your heart pumps blood and how much your arteries relax at rest.\n#Person2#: I am hoping that this test goes well for me.","summary":"#Person2# takes the high blood pressure test and #Person1# explains information to #Person2# about it.","topic":"High blood pressure"}
{"fname":"train_8140","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of jobs have you had?\n#Person2#: I have been a Production Manager.\n#Person1#: How many years have you worked as a Production Manager?\n#Person2#: 3 years.\n#Person1#: Would you like to tell me something about your outstanding achievements?\n#Person2#: I had introduced an advanced product line, which increased the output and lessened the cost.\n#Person1#: Wonderful. Then how many employers have you worked for?\n#Person2#: Frankly speaking, three. If your company employs me, it will be my fourth.\n#Person1#: Then have you received any award at your present company?\n#Person2#: Yes. I was awarded the title of Advanced Worker last year.\n#Person1#: How would you evaluate the company you are with?\n#Person2#: Although I could not say that everything is perfect there, I still very much appreciate what the company has given me, especial many chances.\n#Person1#: How would your colleagues evaluate you?\n#Person2#: They would say I am a responsible friend and a capable colleague.\n#Person1#: Can you get recommendations from your present employers?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have brought them with me. Here they are.\n#Person1#: Do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: I think that you have covered all the important points already. But if I have any questions later I will contact you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is a production manager and had some outstanding achievements and an award of Advanced Worker. #Person2# has worked for three employers and appreciates the chances the company has given. #Person2# is responsible and capable and #Person2# got recommendations.","topic":"Interview"}
{"fname":"train_8141","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please bring me the black suit? I want to try it on.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: I think this suit fits perfectly.\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. The suit matches the trousers.\n#Person1#: It's fine. Please wrap it.","summary":"#Person2# assists #Person1# in buying a black suit.","topic":"The black suit"}
{"fname":"train_8142","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Does this hotel have a fitness facility?\n#Person2#: Yes, we try to accommodate all needs of our patrons, including fitness.\n#Person1#: Where is your fitness facility located?\n#Person2#: The gym is just below the lobby. Take the elevator or the stairs. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: Is there an additional surcharge for the gym?\n#Person2#: No, the gym is free to guests. Take your room key, however, so you can get in.\n#Person1#: What time is the gym open, and what time does it close?\n#Person2#: The gym is open seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.\n#Person1#: Do you offer trainer services along with the gym?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately, no. If you want a trainer, you'll have to use another gym.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the hotel provides a free fitness facility with 24-hours access for all guests but no trainer services.","topic":"Hotel fitness facility"}
{"fname":"train_8143","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Smith, I'm wondering whether you have found a way of considering my offer?\n#Person2#: I certainly have the will but I wonder if I've found the way.\n#Person1#: You see. I made what I consider to be a reasonable offerbased upon the rise in production costs and the continued fall in the exchange rate of Australian Dollar to U. S. Dollar.\n#Person2#: Let me say something about the falling Australian Dollar. We're both hurt by the rising U. S. Dollar. We will have to pay more Renminbi for U. S. Dollar to buy wool from you.\n#Person1#: I understand.\n#Person2#: Do you? Then you can see that we have one wish that is to conclude this transaction in a way that will satisfy both sides. What can you do to help?\n#Person1#: I think the best way I can do is to reduce our price by 2 % and I should think we could conclude a deal at $ 98.\n#Person2#: All right. I accept this reduced offer at $ 98 per metric ton FOB stowed. The other terms and conditions shall remain the same as those in the previous agreement. Now will you draft the agreement or shall I?\n#Person1#: Your legal department is very good at these things. We can trust them with the drafting of the agreement.\n#Person2#: Ok. Then well bring it over to you tomorrow morning. You'll sign it first, so it will only need my signature. Is that agreeable to you?\n#Person1#: Very agreeable, Mr. Smith. It will only take me a minute to sign it and send it back to you.\n#Person2#: Good. Let's shake hands on this successful transaction.","summary":"Mr. Smith accepts the offer made by #Person1# at $98 per metro ton FOB stowed and his legal department will draft the agreement and let #Person1# sign it first. #Person1# is very agreeable with it.","topic":"Transaction offer"}
{"fname":"train_8144","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you finished going through the contract?\n#Person2#: yes, but I have a few questions for you.\n#Person1#: Ok. Ask away.\n#Person2#: first, I'd like to know if you offer employees sick leave.\n#Person1#: yes, employees can take up to 10 days of sick leave per year. However, in order to get paid, you'll have to bring in a note from the doctor's.\n#Person2#: even if I'm only sick for one day?\n#Person1#: that's correct.\n#Person2#: that's pretty strict, if you ask me.\n#Person1#: well, we'Ve had to add that to the contract because we found that many of our employees were taking almost one sick day a month, even though they weren't sick.\n#Person2#: I see. I guess that makes sense.\n#Person1#: do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: yes. Maternity leave is mentioned in the contract, but there's nothing in the contract alout paternity leave. Do you offer anything to fathers?\n#Person1#: we do actually. We can add that as an amendment to your contract.\n#Person2#: how many days of paternity leave do you offer?\n#Person1#: men are allowed to take 10 days of paternity leave for their first child.\n#Person2#: why are women allowed so much more time for maternity leave?\n#Person1#: well, women are the ones giving birth. I think it's fair to give them more time, don't you?\n#Person2#: I guess so. I don't have any other questions. Should I sign here then?\n#Person1#: yes, please.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# they offer employees sick leave but employees can't get paid unless they bring the notes from doctor's and paternity leave is 10 days for men for their first child. #Person2# is going to sign the contract.","topic":"Employees benefits"}
{"fname":"train_8145","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a nice garden! Look at these tulips!\n#Person2#: That would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well.\n#Person1#: All right. Would you please stand closer to the flower bed? Good. Smile. Say ' cheese '. OK, got you. That's terrific.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Could you take one more from this angle?\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Now let's have one together.\n#Person1#: Do you know how to set up the timer?\n#Person2#: Let me see. . . set the timer first and push the button, oh, come here.\n#Person1#: OK, let's have a try.\n#Person2#: Cheese. . .\n#Person1#: Did it come out?\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's blurred and a little dark.\n#Person1#: Never mind. Let's go to the falls and try again.\n#Person2#: Ok, let's go.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# take photos in a nice garden, and they set up the timer and take photos together.","topic":"Taking photos"}
{"fname":"train_8146","dialogue":"#Person1#: Whose book is this?\n#Person2#: It's mine. Why do you ask?\n#Person1#: Could I borrow it? I've been wanting to read it.\n#Person2#: Certainly, but I warn you. It's not as good as they say.\n#Person1#: What's the matter with it?\n#Person2#: Well, for one thing, the story is poorly constructed. And the characters in the story are more like paper dolls than living people.\n#Person1#: That's strange. Usually that writer does a good job. I've read four of his books and thought they were all well done.\n#Person2#: I've enjoyed reading his books, but he failed this time.\n#Person1#: What did the review say?\n#Person2#: They were mixed-- some good, some bad. My review, bad!","summary":"#Person2# lends the book to #Person1# but #Person2# tells #Person1# the book is as not as good as the previous books of the writer.","topic":"Book"}
{"fname":"train_8147","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow. Look at you! You look so great today!\n#Person2#: Thank you. Do I look good in red?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, you look perfect in this red dress.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I bought it last week.\n#Person1#: It looks good and expensive.\n#Person2#: Well, not expensive. I bought it on a sale last week.\n#Person1#: And you got it at a good price?\n#Person2#: Yes. It used to be 490 yuan, but I bought it only at half that price.\n#Person1#: Lucky you. That's a real bargain.\n#Person2#: And I bought a hat to go with the dress too.\n#Person1#: Is that also a good bargain?\n#Person2#: Sure, the hat is good and cheap too.\n#Person1#: Good for you.","summary":"#Person1# compliments #Person2# in the red dress which #Person2# bought at half price. #Person2# bought a hat to go with it as well.","topic":"Red dress"}
{"fname":"train_8148","dialogue":"#Person1#: That wasn't a bad meal.\n#Person2#: It was very good. It's very nice of you, Dan. Now, I really must go home.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's only 10 o'clock.\n#Person2#: No, really. I must be off. My uncle will come to see me tomorrow. I must get ready.\n#Person1#: Well, look, Jenny. What about Sunday? Would you like to go out with me on Sunday? We can go to the cinema.\n#Person2#: Sunday? That's the 20th. Let me see. Sunday, the 20th of June. Well, all right. See you then.","summary":"Dan and Jenny had a good meal and Jenny needs to go. They are going to the movies on Sunday.","topic":"Meetup"}
{"fname":"train_8149","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mikey. Time for bed [Why?] Why? It's getting dark out. Well, do you want to talk before you go to bed? [Yeah] Uh, what do you want to talk about?\n#Person2#: Um, the zoo.\n#Person1#: The zoo? Oh, that was so fun when we went to the zoo. What did you like best about the zoo?\n#Person2#: Um, the porcupines.\n#Person1#: They were big, weren't they. And what else ... yeah. What else do you remember?\n#Person2#: Um, the two giraffes.\n#Person1#: The two giraffes? And were they taller than me or shorter than me?\n#Person2#: Over your head.\n#Person1#: They were over my head. They were pretty tall. And what else do you remember? I remember ... didn't you see an elephant? [Yeah] What about the elephant do you remember? [Um] What was he ... was he eating? [Yeah] He was eating. And then, mommy said something happened with the elephant. That he did something.\n#Person2#: He throwed dirt on us.\n#Person1#: He did? Oh, how did he do that? With his foot?\n#Person2#: No, with his trunk.\n#Person1#: And then you fed some ducks. What color were the ducks?\n#Person2#: White.\n#Person1#: And what other animals do you remember?[Um] Wasn't there some type of show.\n#Person2#: Yeah. A bird show.\n#Person1#: A bird show? What did the birds do?\n#Person2#: Um, flied.\n#Person1#: Oh, they flew around!\n#Person2#: One flied.\n#Person1#: Oh, one flew. Were they good birds? [Yeah] Were they naughty at all?\n#Person2#: One was naughty.\n#Person1#: What did it do?\n#Person2#: Um, did, to, thing, what you ... it the ... the man what it could not do. [Translation: It did something it wasn't supposed to do.]\n#Person1#: Uhh, okay. And then you saw some butterflies, didn't you? [Yeah] What colors were they?\n#Person2#: After the bird show.\n#Person1#: After the bird show you saw them. And were the butterflies flying around all over the zoo?\n#Person2#: Uh, um, they're inside.\n#Person1#: They were inside, what, a little building? [Yeah] What was the building made of? Was it made of wood? [No] What was it made of? [Glass] Oh, made of glass. And couldn't the butterflies fly out of the glass? [No] No, oh, what stopped them from flying out?\n#Person2#: Um, the air.\n#Person1#: Oh, the air. Oh, there was air coming down? [Yeah] Oh, well that's great. Well, it's time to go to bed now. Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite. Good night.\n#Person2#: Good night.","summary":"Mikey and #Person1# talk about the zoo before going to bed, Mikey remembers the porcupines, the two giraffes over #Person1#'s head, an elephant was eating and threw dirt to them with his trunk. Mikey fed some white ducks and he remembered the bird show, one bird was naughty, he also remembered the butterflies within a glass building.","topic":"talk before sleep"}
{"fname":"train_8150","dialogue":"#Person1#: During the last thunder storm I noticed several leaks in my bedroom ceiling and they really caused a mess.\n#Person2#: Maybe you have some broken tiles. I have the phone number of a good roofing company that could do a good repair job for you at a reasonable price.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a good company to fix the leaks.","topic":"leaks in ceiling"}
{"fname":"train_8151","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can see this is quite an old house.\n#Person2#: Well, in America, it's quite old. But in England, it's actually quite young.\n#Person1#: How much are you asking?\n#Person2#: $110,000, but it's negotiable, since I need cash urgently.\n#Person1#: I see. I suppose this is the living room?\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. Look at the fireplace. It was hand-made. The design is really unique. You can't find it anywhere else.\n#Person1#: Yes, I like it very much. Can I see the kitchen, please?\n#Person2#: This way, please. Look, it's spacious and bright, and quite modern.\n#Person1#: I am satisfied with this house, but the price is a little too high. Can you make a concession?","summary":"#Person1# is inspecting the house selling by #Person2#, #Person1# likes it and asks #Person2# a lower price than $110,000.","topic":"Buying a house"}
{"fname":"train_8152","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, are you being helped?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm interested in some gloves.\n#Person1#: All our gloves are here. What do you think of this pair here? It's made of silk.\n#Person2#: Hm, it looks nice, but I'd like to have something warm for the winter.\n#Person1#: Maybe you would like heavy wool gloves. How about this pair?\n#Person2#: I think that's what I want. How much is it?\n#Person1#: It's... forty dollars.\n#Person2#: It's a little expensive. Do you think it's possible to get a discount?\n#Person1#: Hm, since you like it so much, how about a 10 percent discount. That's the best I can offer.\n#Person2#: That's good.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else I can get for you, a pair of socks?\n#Person2#: No, that should be it. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# in buying gloves. #Person2# wants something warm for winter so #Person2# buys a pair of wool gloves with a 10% discount.","topic":"Buying gloves"}
{"fname":"train_8153","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, what a pretty dress! My daughter would love it. But it seems a bit too large. Do you have a smaller size?\n#Person2#: Sorry, this is the only one left. But don't worry. Children grow fast.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's true. I'll take it.","summary":"#Person1# buys a large pretty dress for daughter and #Person2# says children grow fast.","topic":"Buying a dress"}
{"fname":"train_8154","dialogue":"#Person1#: The traffic is becoming worse and worse. I think there'll be huge changes in the ways people use cars. New laws will be made about what kind of car you can own and when you can drive.\n#Person2#: Maybe there'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be able to breathe.\n#Person1#: Exactly. People will have to rely on trains.\n#Person2#: Why do you say that?\n#Person1#: Well, we won't be able to use cars, and airports take up too much space. That leaves trains.\n#Person2#: Huh. So do you think there'll be more efficient train systems between cities?\n#Person1#: Sure. They'll enable people to travel between cities in a matter of hours. There may even be trains going under the oceans to connect the main continents.\n#Person2#: Under the oceans? Oh, no! I get nervous enough flying on a plane.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# thinks the way people uses car will change and people will have to rely on trains. #Person1# also thinks there'll be more efficient train systems between cities.","topic":"Change of transportation"}
{"fname":"train_8155","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon! Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Could you show me where the Chinesc-style clothing is located? I want to buy a silk coat. \n#Person1#: This way, please. Here they are. They're all handmade. \n#Person2#: Oh, they look nice. May I try that black one on? \n#Person1#: Of course. The fitting room is right over there. \n#Person2#: Do you have a medium in the same color? This one is a little tight. \n#Person1#: l'm sorry. All the black of that size are sold out. Would you like a red one? \n#Person2#: OK. Let me try it on. What do you think? \n#Person1#: Oh, that suits you very well. Besides it is believed in China that the red color brings happiness and good luck. \n#Person2#: Really? I'II take it and I'm leaving here tomorrow. Is it possible for you to send one in black to me by mail when you get it in? \n#Person1#: Our pleasure. Please fill out this form, leaving your address and telephone number. \n#Person2#: Thanks. How much would that come to? \n#Person1#: Let me see. . . ","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# in buying silk coats. #Person2# buys a red one in the shop and orders a black one to be delivered.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_8156","dialogue":"#Person1#: You didn't show up to my performance last night! Some kind of friend you are! \n#Person2#: Give me a chance to explain. I was no my way and I had an accident. \n#Person1#: Sure. You look like you're all black and blue. \n#Person2#: I am fine. In fact, I don't have a scratch on me or my vehicle. But the other guy is in critical condition. \n#Person1#: You're serious? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm serious. I'm really sorry about missing your concert. \n#Person1#: I guess I misjudged you. I hope you can forgive me. \n#Person2#: Of course I forgive you. What are friends for? Now, what am I going to do for that other guy? ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# missed #Person1#'s performance because #Person2# had a serious accident on the way. #Person1# misjudged #Person2# and #Person2# forgives #Person1#.","topic":"Missing friend's concert"}
{"fname":"train_8157","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is the best place to park? \n#Person2#: What vehicle do you usually bring to school? Is it an automobile or a motorbike? \n#Person1#: I drive a motorcycle. \n#Person2#: OK. That means you can park in the student lot or on the street. Have you seen the handicapped spots? \n#Person1#: I am not sure what a handicapped spot is. \n#Person2#: Look for the blue signs and blue marked spaces. Do you usually park in the daytime or the evening? \n#Person1#: I park days and evenings. \n#Person2#: Be careful about the time limits on the streets. Have you seen the signs for time limits? \n#Person1#: What signs? \n#Person2#: As long as you are careful reading the signs, you will always know how long you can park and what days are OK to park there. Are you aware of the curb colors? \n#Person1#: What curb colors? \n#Person2#: If you can remember that red means absolutely no parking and white means that you can only load and unload, you are going to be OK. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can park the motorcycle on the street or in the student lots, and #Person1# needs to pay attention to the time limits of the sign and the curb color.","topic":"Parking"}
{"fname":"train_8158","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry, I'm a bit late. So have you worked out what to do with this homework?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I've just been here myself.\n#Person1#: Can you remind me just what the task is exactly?\n#Person2#: Well, there are 2, no, 3 parts. First, we've got to write an essay about ways of collecting data. Then...\n#Person1#: What's the title of the essay exactly?\n#Person2#: I've got it here. Discuss the 2 main methods of collecting data in social science research.\n#Person1#: And how many words do we have to write?\n#Person2#: 1500 words. Then for the second part of the homework, we have to choose one method of data collection and carry a small scale study.\n#Person1#: And then we have to write a report on the study?\n#Person2#: That's right. 3 to 4 thousand words.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they need to write an essay about ways of collecting data and to choose a method of data collection and carry a small scale study.","topic":"Tasks of homework"}
{"fname":"train_8159","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen our waiter?\n#Person2#: Sure, he comes now!\n#Person1#: We've been sitting here for almost 10 minutes.\n#Person2#: Whoops! I guess I was wrong. That isn't our waiter.\n#Person1#: We can give him 5 more minutes and then leave.\n#Person2#: I'll go up to the front and talk to the manager.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea.\n#Person2#: Maybe they'll give us free drinks for waiting so long.\n#Person1#: Maybe he'll send us our waiter immediately.\n#Person2#: Every time we eat out, it's an adventure!\n#Person1#: Last time we got seats next to the kitchen.\n#Person2#: We'll never go there again!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# complained about having waited for 10 minutes in the restaurant. They don't like bad eating experience.","topic":"Waiting for services"}
{"fname":"train_8160","dialogue":"#Person1#: Veronique, when you are not studying, what do you like to do?\n#Person2#: I like listening to music by French singers. Go into any French music store and you'll find the Top 10 albums by US, German and English artists. It's good to have variety, but I love French music.\n#Person1#: Do French teens like fast food, you know, hamburgers, chips and things like those?\n#Person2#: Well, we don't really like that. We usually have quick breakfast, sandwiches at lunch and a family dinner at around 8:00 to 8:30 in the evening. The younger teenagers like to eat hamburgers at McDonald's.\n#Person1#: Paris is well known for popular clothes, so I'm sure it offers French teens the most up-to-date clothes to choose from.\n#Person2#: Exactly. I like to wear clothes by Agnes B, a popular French designer. I think Agnes B clothes are kind of classic, but they can also be very lovely. One of my favorites is a silver jacket, because it came from one of the shows and most importantly, there is no other like it.","summary":"Veronique tells #Person1# she likes to listen to French music when she is free. She also says French teens don't like fast food and they can choose the most up-to-date clothes.","topic":"French teens"}
{"fname":"train_8161","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to Australia next year. Aren't you from Australia, Beth?\n#Person2#: Actually I'm from New Zealand.\n#Person1#: Oh, I didn't know that. So what's it look like there?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's beautiful. There are lots of farms and it's very mountainous.\n#Person1#: Really? How high are the mountains?\n#Person2#: Well, the highest one is Mount Cook. It's about 3800 meters high.\n#Person1#: Wow, so how far is New Zealand from Australia?\n#Person2#: Well, I live in Auckland and it's about 2000 kilometers from Sydney.\n#Person1#: Maybe I should visit your country next year, too.","summary":"#Person1# is going to Australia next year and Beth from New Zealand tells #Person1# it is beautiful over there.","topic":"Australia"}
{"fname":"train_8162","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you have advertised in today's the daily mail.\n#Person2#: Yes, I will have a trip, so the house will be empty for 2 weeks.\n#Person1#: Great. I'd like to hire a short period of time. 2 weeks is just enough. Could you introduce your apartment to me?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's a one bedroom apartment with a big balcony, but it has a small kitchen.\n#Person1#: That's just my cup of tea. What's the price?\n#Person2#: $400 per month. You need only to pay for electricity, for gas and water are included. And you can use the parking lot free of charge.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. Then I can save some money. May I come over tomorrow to take a look?\n#Person2#: Today is Wednesday. How about the day after tomorrow? I've got an appointment tomorrow.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rent for a short period of time and #Person1# likes the apartment #Person1# is renting out. #Person1# will go over and have a look on Friday.","topic":"short-term apartment"}
{"fname":"train_8163","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. You don't look very well. What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Migrate went down recently, so I am very anxious.\n#Person1#: Oh really?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I know you always do well in your studies. Could you tell me how you do it?\n#Person1#: In fact, I don't think I have any special methods. I just like discussing things with my classmates.\n#Person2#: Well, now I think discussions are great. Everybody can express his own opinion and learn from each other. Meanwhile, they also help us build our confidence and have courage to express our opinions.\n#Person1#: You're right, but you could also be influenced by others in a bad way. You have to decide whether these kinds of discussions are suitable for you and whether they would be useful for your studies. I also like reading books.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that is a good method. But I just don't like reading very much. Maybe that's why I'm not doing very well in my studies.","summary":"#Person2# is anxious about the grade and #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# likes discussing with classmates and reading books. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's important to decide whether the discussions are suitable and useful.","topic":"Methods in studies"}
{"fname":"train_8164","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. May I come in?\n#Person2#: Good morning. Yes, please. Take a seat. I guess you want to open an account, right?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Great. What account do you want to open? A checking account or a saving account?\n#Person1#: I would like to open a saving account in your bank. What is the procedure?\n#Person2#: Would you like to open an account in a single name or in joint names?\n#Person1#: I would like to open a joint account with my father.\n#Person2#: In that case, both of you have to present identification papers and a set of two photographs each.\n#Person1#: Would it be alright if I brought a photo copy of my driving license?\n#Person2#: Yes, that will be fine. In fact, photo copies of your voters card, electricity bill or driving license are accepted.\n#Person1#: Is that all that is required?\n#Person2#: Just one more requirement. We need an introduction by the account holder of our bank.\n#Person1#: Fine, I will get that. Just two more clarifications please. What is the minimum bank balance needed for opening the account and what is the interest rate on the saving account?\n#Person2#: The minimum balance is $500 and we're offering an interest rate of 3.5% on the saving account these days.\n#Person1#: I'll be back with all the stuff needed.\n#Person2#: Yes, on opening accounts with us, we will give you a checkbook for withdrawals and a passbook for keeping account. Both you and your father can operate the account.\n#Person1#: Thank you for all the help.\n#Person2#: A friendly and promote customer service is our motto.","summary":"#Person1# wants to open joint savings account with #Person1#'s father, #Person2# tells #Person1# identification papers, a set of two photographs for each person, and an introduction to the bank are needed. #Person2# tells #Person1# the minimum balance for opening the account is $500 and the interest rate is 3.5%.","topic":"Open an account"}
{"fname":"train_8165","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to get some lunch with me?\n#Person2#: Sure. You mean from the coffee shop in the mall?\n#Person1#: I eat there every day. Let's eat somewhere else for a change. I was thinking of Romano's. And don't worry, today it's on me. I got a reward from my boss for my good work.\n#Person2#: Great. That's very kind of you. We'll take my car or at least let me pay for the taxi.\n#Person1#: There is no need. They just opened up a new one a couple of blocks away. I could use the fresh air anyway.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. Let's go.","summary":"#Person1# offers #Person2# a lunch at Romano's since #Person1# got a reward. They will walk there.","topic":"Offering a lunch"}
{"fname":"train_8166","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, what are we going to make tonight?\n#Person2#: Curry and rice. What do you think?\n#Person1#: That sounds nice. I can peel the potatoes first.\n#Person2#: Really! Oh, honey, you are so sweet. I'll chop up this carrot.\n#Person1#: Mom, the water is boiling!\n#Person2#: Honey, just turn down the stove.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person1#'s mom make curry and rice for dinner.","topic":"dinner preparation"}
{"fname":"train_8167","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who are those guys?\n#Person2#: Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O ' Neal, they are the Los Angeles Lakers ' star players.\n#Person1#: Oh.\n#Person2#: Wait a second. He shoots, he scores!\n#Person1#: All right!\n#Person2#: Here comes Jordan, though.\n#Person1#: Wow, Michael Jordan ' s slam-dunks are beautiful things to watch.\n#Person2#: Yeah. He ' s older, so he doesn ' t slam as much as he did when he was younger, but when he does, it ' s still amazing.\n#Person1#: Which team do you think will win?\n#Person2#: The Lakers. Jordan is the only good player Washington has.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are watching a basketball game and both think Jordan is amazing. #Person2# predicts the Lakers will win.","topic":"watching basketball game"}
{"fname":"train_8168","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of the new television channel? Aren't the programs awful?\n#Person2#: I quite agree with you. They are terrible. They are complete waste of time, but my wife disagrees with me.\n#Person1#: Actually, what bothers me is the violence. There are far too many detective and police shows.\n#Person2#: I couldn't agree with you more. There aren't enough educational programs, and even the news shows are not well done.\n#Person1#: You are absolutely right. They are too brief. They don't tell you anything.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the new TV programs are awful because there're not enough educational programs.","topic":"TV programs discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8169","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in and sit down, Jack. Now, what's the trouble?\n#Person2#: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, Doctor.\n#Person1#: I see. When did it start?\n#Person2#: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper.\n#Person1#: Have you got a temperature?\n#Person2#: I think so. I feel very hot.\n#Person1#: Let's see. Yes. You'Ve got quite a high temperature.\n#Person2#: I've got an awful headache, too, and my throat hurts.\n#Person1#: Hm. . I think you'Ve got the flu.\n#Person2#: Is it serious?\n#Person1#: No, not at all, but you must stay in bed for three days and take this medicine.\n#Person2#: How often must I take it?\n#Person1#: Three times a day after meals.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Doctor.","summary":"Jack feels sick so he goes to the doctor. After examining, the doctor thinks he's got the flu and gives him medicine.","topic":"seeing doctor"}
{"fname":"train_8170","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry for being late.\n#Person2#: You're supposed to stand here quietly until the flag - raising ceremony is over.\n#Person1#: About what time can I go to my own class?\n#Person2#: When everything is over.\n#Person1#: Now that it is all over. can I go now?\n#Person2#: Not yet. You should stand still for another few minutes. Late-comers must be recorded.\n#Person1#: That's too bad!","summary":"#Person1# is late for the flag-raising ceremony and needs to be recorded.","topic":"being late"}
{"fname":"train_8171","dialogue":"#Person1#: the May holiday is coming up soon. Are you planning on going on vacation?\n#Person2#: I am. I just went to the travel agent's and picked up these brochures.\n#Person1#: where are you planning on going?\n#Person2#: I fancy going to Tibet for a few days. Have you ever been there?\n#Person1#: I went a long time ago, before they built the new train that can take you there.\n#Person2#: would you recommend going there for a few days?\n#Person1#: personally, I think it'd be better to go when you have more time. A few days isn't really enough to get acclimatize yourself and to go on a few excursions outside of the capital.\n#Person2#: you're probably right. What do you think about Yangshao?\n#Person1#: it's a beautiful city, but I think it's become too touristy. How about going to a cosmopolitan city like Shanghai or Hong Kong?\n#Person2#: I'd like to get away from the big city life.\n#Person1#: maybe you should consider going to a hot springs resort outside of Beijing. I heard they are very relaxing.\n#Person2#: I guess if I only have a few days, I should probably think about going somewhere that isn't far away.\n#Person1#: since the May holiday is the high season, you should probably call ahead to reserve a room. Here's the phone number.\n#Person2#: thanks ; I'll give them a call later.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about where to go during the May Holiday. They consider Tibet, Yangshao, Shanghai and Hong Kong but #Person2# isn't satisfied with them all. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to reserve a room beforehand and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_8172","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my! It's really hot. I've never seen such scorching weather in my life.\n#Person2#: Tell me about it! It's like the whole world is broiling.\n#Person1#: Oh, look at the thermometer! The temperature has hit 98.\n#Person2#: I hope it's not gonna break into three digits\n#Person1#: But it's already awfully close.\n#Person2#: Well, I just hope it'll level off.\n#Person1#: I guess you can't do anything until after dark then.\n#Person2#: I guess so. What else can we do? You can't stay in the heat for long.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# complain about the hot weather and consider what they can do during the daytime.","topic":"hot weather"}
{"fname":"train_8173","dialogue":"#Person1#: Aren't you going to swim?\n#Person2#: Are you kidding? Don't you know I can't swim?\n#Person1#: You are not telling me that we drove 50 miles to come here for just sunbath, are you?\n#Person2#: Hey, don't shout. Come here! Sit closer. Now, Jim, we'Ve had a lovely day. Don't spoil it now.\n#Person1#: What about your beautiful bathing suit? We shopped all day. Don't you want to show it off?\n#Person2#: Everybody who walks past me sees it. Besides, it's a good sunbathing suit.\n#Person1#: All right. Suit yourself. I am going swimming.\n#Person2#: Jim!\n#Person1#: Yes?\n#Person2#: Can you get me a beach umbrella and a deck chair? I am really tired of lying in thousand.\n#Person1#: I've got a better idea. Why don't we hire a boat and go for a ride? What do you think?\n#Person2#: Are you serious? That will be wonderful!","summary":"Jim wants to swim while #Person2# just wants to bathe in the sun. Finally, they decide to hire a boat and go for a ride.","topic":"water activities"}
{"fname":"train_8174","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, let's begin. Hello, everyone. My name's Karl Roberts, and I'll be your teacher for this class, Intercultural Communication.\n#Person2#: ( quietly ) I don't understand what the teacher is saying.\n#Person1#: Uh, to begin with, please take a look at the syllabus in front of you. As you all should know by now, this class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:50.\n#Person2#: That's terrible. He speaks too fast. How can I catch his meaning?\n#Person1#: Again, as you see on your course outline, grading is determined by your performance on a midterm and a final test, periodic quizzes, and classroom participation.\n#Person2#: I'm not sure whether I can pass the course or not.","summary":"#Person2#'s new teacher Karl is talking about the course's syllabus, but #Person2# cannot catch his meaning because he speaks too fast.","topic":"meeting new teacher"}
{"fname":"train_8175","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you anything to declare?\n#Person2#: One bottle of perfume and a watch.\n#Person1#: Where did you buy it?\n#Person2#: In Boston.\n#Person1#: Do you travel a lot?\n#Person2#: Oh. . . I go to see my sister twice a year or so.\n#Person1#: Twice a year? How long has your sister lived in Boston?\n#Person2#: Nearly ten years.\n#Person1#: I see, that's a long time. How much was the watch?\n#Person2#: I can't remember, but I've got the receipt somewhere. Would you like to see it?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'd like to see the receipt. Oh! I see you bought the watch last week.\n#Person2#: Yes. Does that mean I'll have to pay duty on it?\n#Person1#: Yes, I'm afraid you will. Altogether on the watch and the perfume you owe me seven pounds.\n#Person2#: Ok. Here you are. Is that all right now?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's fine. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Boston?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. I had a fine time.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the things #Person2# bought. #Person2# bought a bottle of perfume and a watch. #Person2# needs to pay #Person1# seven pounds altogether.","topic":"shopping declaration"}
{"fname":"train_8176","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Julia, I know a party that will begin at midnight. Would you love to go?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but my mother asks me to go home before 11:00 every night. She will worry if I get home late.\n#Person1#: What a pity! The party is very interesting.\n#Person2#: I have no choice. My mother is always very strict with me.\n#Person1#: Don't complain about it. She is concerned about your safety.\n#Person2#: You're right. Mother's love is the greatest love in the world.","summary":"Julia refuses #Person1#'s party invitation because her mother wants her to go home early.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_8177","dialogue":"#Person1#: what do we need to get from the supermarket?\n#Person2#: we need lots of things. I'll make a list. We need a bag of sugar, a loaf of bread and a crate of beer.\n#Person1#: a crate of beer? Why do we need that?\n#Person2#: just joking. I would like to get a few bottles of beer though. We also need a liter of cooking oil.\n#Person1#: we can buy a three-liter bottle. It works out cheaper per liter. We should buy a packet of butter and a few pints of milk too.\n#Person2#: I'd like to get a jar of strawberry jam and a bottle of tomato ketchup. Do we need any meat?\n#Person1#: I think we should get half a kilo of minced beef and a few pork chops.\n#Person2#: ok. Let's not forget fruit and vegetables. We need a bunch of bananas, a kilo of tomatoes and a bag of potatoes.\n#Person1#: we should also get a tube of toothpaste and a bar of soap. Let's get a tub of ice cream too. We can treat ourselves.\n#Person2#: ok. We should get a few tins of tuna. Anything else?\n#Person1#: I'd like a few cans of coke. We also need a dozen eggs and half a dozen sausages.\n#Person2#: let's get a chunk of cheese too. Is that everything.\n#Person1#: I think so. I'Ve got the shopping list, so let's go.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what they need to get from the supermarket and making a shopping list. Ultimately, they decide to buy sugar, bread, beer, cooking oil, butter, milk, strawberry jam and ketchup, fruit and vegetables and so on.","topic":"making shopping list"}
{"fname":"train_8178","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a question about my payment and need someone to help me.\n#Person2#: Yes, I would be happy to answer a question about payment. What do you need help with?\n#Person1#: I can't figure out why my paycheck this week is smaller than last week's.\n#Person2#: Did you generate any income during that time period?\n#Person1#: I made a little bit of money, but not much.\n#Person2#: Did that income show up on your last Continued Claim Form?\n#Person1#: I claimed the work I did on the last Continued Claim Form.\n#Person2#: When you are able to find work and get paid, we always take away part of your check.\n#Person1#: That being the case, I don't think that I am going to show the income next time.\n#Person2#: Don't do it! If you get caught making false statements, you can have your claim closed.","summary":"#Person1# finds #Person1#'s paycheck is smaller this week. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's because #Person1# gets paid. #Person2# warns #Person1# not to make false statements to get more money.","topic":"paycheck issue"}
{"fname":"train_8179","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to IBA Consumer Credit. What can I assist you with?\n#Person2#: My family really needs a car, we live quite far out of the town centre, but unfortunately we cannot afford to pay out such a large sum of money in one go.\n#Person1#: That's a problem facing many young families nowadays, and we are sympathetic to the problem. That's why we have just started a new scheme ; a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan.\n#Person2#: Great, I just hope I qualify! Could you tell me some more? Can I use the money to buy the car from anywhere?\n#Person1#: What we usually do is find a suitable car dealer for you, who offer the type of car that you need. If it's a family car that you want, we have a very reliable dealer already contracted to us.\n#Person2#: Then I can go to this appointed dealer, see what they've got and then make a decision?\n#Person1#: Yes. When you have decided exactly what you want and have a purchase price we can begin to process the loan. As long as you provide the proper documentation, of course.\n#Person2#: What do you require?\n#Person1#: A correctly filled in application form, ID card, proof of residency, proof of income, the agreement from the agent and of course the 20 % down payment.\n#Person2#: That sounds fine. If you could give me the name and address of the dealer I'll go over there now and see what they've got.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a car but cannot afford it. #Person1# introduces a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan to #Person2#. #Person1# says they will find #Person2# a suitable car dealer and process the loan with #Person2# offering proper documentation. #Person2# decides to have a try.","topic":"loan application"}
{"fname":"train_8180","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, this is Tom Port. May I speak to Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: Mr. Smith is not in his office. I am afraid he will not be back before 3 pm. Would you care to speak to Mr. Brown who takes all the calls in his absence?\n#Person1#: No. Thanks. Can I leave a message for Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: OK, I'll tell him that you called.","summary":"#Person1# calls Mr. Smith but he is unavailable. #Person2#'ll tell him #Person1# called.","topic":"business call"}
{"fname":"train_8181","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your understanding of a job?\n#Person2#: It provides breads and butter of your family. Besides, it simulates you to pursue noble dreams.\n#Person1#: Why do you want to work for us?\n#Person2#: Your company is well-known for its good corporate profile and rapid growing records. I want to work for a company that can display my abilities and talents.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# who wants to display abilities and talents.","topic":"business interview"}
{"fname":"train_8182","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I come in?\n#Person2#: Come in, please.\n#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Liang. I've done with the work. My report is here so please give me new instructions.\n#Person2#: Oh, very good. I've been waiting for your report all week.\n#Person1#: Would you please have a look at my report? I hope the project meets your demand.\n#Person2#: OK, I will see it soon. You can go back now.\n#Person1#: If you have any questions about it, please don't hesitate to tell me. I'll go. Bye.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# hands in a project report to Mr. Liang who will check it for #Person1#.","topic":"report submission"}
{"fname":"train_8183","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jenny, Can you come and help me?\n#Person2#: Mom, what should I do?\n#Person1#: It's dusty everywhere in the house. Can you help me do the housecleaning?\n#Person2#: OK. I will call Peter to clean it together.\n#Person1#: That's my good girl. The clothes need washing. I'll do the laundry.","summary":"Jenny's mom asks Jenny to help her do the housecleaning.","topic":"helping mother"}
{"fname":"train_8184","dialogue":"#Person1#: How much are you planning to buy?\n#Person2#: Well, it's not how much, but what I'm going to buy that matters. I'm going ski shopping!\n#Person1#: Cool! Can I come?\n#Person2#: No. The front seat folds down all the way so there's just enough space for the skis. . .\n#Person1#: But not enough space for me?\n#Person2#: Not unless you lose about 100 pounds. . .\n#Person1#: Billy. . .","summary":"Billy is going ski shopping and refuses to take #Person1# for #Person1#'s weight.","topic":"shopping preparation"}
{"fname":"train_8185","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know Iden, I don't know much about you. Where were you born?\n#Person2#: I was born in London, but I spent most of my childhood in Hongkong.\n#Person1#: What was your childhood like?\n#Person2#: I had a pretty strict up-bring, and my parents and I were always fighting about it.\n#Person1#: Do you get along with your parents now?\n#Person2#: Oh, sure. Once they reached middle age, they became a lot less uptight.\n#Person1#: Where did you go to university?\n#Person2#: My parents wanted me to stay in Hongkong, but I decided to go back to England, I graduated from Oxford University with a degree in English literature.\n#Person1#: What's your current occupation?\n#Person2#: I'm a freelance writer. i write magazine articles and fiction books\n#Person1#: Did you always know you wanted to be a writer?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. I was an english teacher for about five years, but by the time I was thirty, I decided I want a fresh challenge.\n#Person1#: How did you start writing?\n#Person2#: I started writing margin articles for fun, and eventually was asked to write a book, so I was pretty lucky.\n#Person1#: Are you writing a book now?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's about a group of friends living in a foreign country, and all the strange experiences they have\n#Person1#: Sounds interesting.","summary":"Iden tells #Person1# his parents were uptight when he was little but now they get along. Iden graduated from Oxford University and was an English teacher. Iden started writing margin articles for fun and is working on a book now.","topic":"career experience"}
{"fname":"train_8186","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Susan! I haven't seen you for ages!\n#Person2#: I'Ve been really busy. How is everything?\n#Person1#: Oh, fine. Hey, why don't we grab a bite to eat and do some catching up?\n#Person2#: Yeah, why not? I'Ve got a little free time on my hands. Where do you want to eat?","summary":"#Person1# and Susan meet again after a long time.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8187","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready yet?\n#Person2#: I'll be ready in a couple of minutes.\n#Person1#: Hurry, please! We have to be at the hotel in fifteen minutes.\n#Person2#: Do I have to make a speech tonight?\n#Person1#: Just a short one, after dinner.\n#Person2#: What about television? Will they have cameras there?\n#Person1#: I certainly hope so. I'd like to see you on every news program in town tonight.\n#Person2#: I'll be glad when the voting is over. I'd like to have a good night's sleep more than anything else right now. I have to shake hands with so many people.","summary":"#Person1# hopes #Person2#'s speech tonight will be on TV while #Person2# just wants to rest after the voting is over.","topic":"before a campaign"}
{"fname":"train_8188","dialogue":"#Person1#: United Airlines. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to book some tickets for Flight 220, leaving for Honolulu on December 22 at 7:30 in the evening.\n#Person1#: Do you want to fly first or economy class?\n#Person2#: Economy, please.\n#Person1#: Will this be a one-way trip?\n#Person2#: No, round trip back to Chicago. By the way, do you have any direct flights coming back?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. Flight 515, leaving Honolulu at 3:00 pm, flies nonstop back to Chicago.\n#Person2#: That will be perfect. What's the exact air fare?\n#Person1#: The round trip economy fare from Chicago to Honolulu is $476 during the high season.\n#Person2#: All right, here's the money.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book an economy class air ticket to Honolulu and a return ticket to Chicago which costs $476 together.","topic":"booking air ticket"}
{"fname":"train_8189","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Smith. I'm sorry to trouble you.\n#Person2#: Good morning, not at all. Please be seated. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: It's about my son.\n#Person2#: He isn't in trouble. I hope he's doing well in all his lessons. He'll do well in the exams.\n#Person1#: Except in Chinese. I'm afraid. He says that he is a little weak in Chinese.\n#Person2#: Is he? I'm sorry to hear that.\n#Person1#: That's why I've come to see you. I'm worried about his Chinese. He may fall behind the others when he comes back.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: We'll go back to London for a holiday for two months. We haven't been back for three years.\n#Person2#: I see. I think that maybe his Chinese teacher can give him some homework to do during the holiday. He won't fall too far behind the others when he comes back.","summary":"#Person1#'s worried that #Person1#'s son might fall behind in Chinese because they'll go to London for two months. Miss Smith suggests that more Chinese homework may be helpful.","topic":"child's education"}
{"fname":"train_8190","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know that John's health took a turn for the worse?\n#Person2#: But he used to be as strong as a horse.\n#Person1#: You will never know when your health will fail all of a sudden.\n#Person2#: It's one of the misfortunes in life, isn't it?\n#Person1#: It sure is.\n#Person2#: So health is more valuable than anything else. No matter how much money we have, you can not buy good health with it.\n#Person1#: I quite agree with you, and similarly, honors can never equal good health either.\n#Person2#: To conclude, we should try our best to keep us as healthy as possible.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# John's health suddenly fails. #Person1# and #Person2# both think health is the most valuable thing.","topic":"health discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8191","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Kate, you look happy.\n#Person2#: Yes, I just saw a very funny film on TV.\n#Person1#: What was it about?\n#Person2#: It was about a careless man who got into trouble wherever he went. He couldn't do anything well.\n#Person1#: So you liked it?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. It made me laugh a lot.\n#Person1#: But I'd rather see something not only interesting but also instructive.\n#Person2#: Oh James, don't be so serious. People sometimes need relaxation.\n#Person1#: That's true. But I think that watching TV is not just for entertainment.","summary":"Kate tells James about a very funny film and thinks people need relaxation while James prefers something instructive.","topic":"entertainment argument"}
{"fname":"train_8192","dialogue":"#Person1#: We'd better hurry. I think that's our flight.\n#Person2#: Have I got time to get a newspaper?\n#Person1#: Well, I don't think we have time. Look---\n#Person2#: All right, well, you take that bag, and I'll take this one.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are catching their flight.","topic":"catching flight"}
{"fname":"train_8193","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Ultimate Computers. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, this is Jack Kordell from Hunter's Office Supplies. May I speak to Elaine Strong, please?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but she's not in right now. She should be here later in the afternoon, maybe about 4:30. May I take a message?\n#Person2#: Yes. Ms. Strong sent me your newest line of laptop computers with a description of other software products, but there wasn't any information about after sales service.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. Would you like me to fax that to you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Could you try sending that information around 3:30? That should give me time to look over the material before I call Ms. Strong, say, around 5:00.\n#Person1#: Sure. Could I have your name, telephone number, and fax number, please?\n#Person2#: Yes. Jack Kordell and the phone number is 560 1287. And the fax number is 560 1288.\n#Person1#: All right. I'll be sure to send you the fax this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Okay, bye.","summary":"Jack calls #Person1# to say Ms. Strong hasn't sent the information about after sales service to Jack. #Person1# records Jack's contact information and promises to fax it this afternoon.","topic":"missing information"}
{"fname":"train_8194","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to book a ticket to Los Angeles.\n#Person2#: What day are you planning to go?\n#Person1#: I am supposed to be there on the morning of the 14th But I'd rather get there on the evening of the 13th.\n#Person2#: What time would you like to leave?\n#Person1#: Late in the afternoon, after work.\n#Person2#: We have a flight at 4:30.\n#Person1#: That's too early. I can't get out of work until five. Do you have a later flight?\n#Person2#: The next flight is at 5:15, and there is another at 6:30.\n#Person1#: I'd better take 6:30. It takes quite a while to get to the airport.\n#Person2#: The flight only takes an hour and a half. It arrives at 8:00. You can have a rest in the evening.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# book the flight to Los Angeles which leaves at 6:30 p.m. and arrives at 8:00 on the 13th as #Person1# requires.","topic":"booking ticket"}
{"fname":"train_8195","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, my nephew Jim is graduating from college next week and I'd like to get him a nice gift.\n#Person1#: What price are you interested in? We'll need to know that before we begin looking.\n#Person2#: Well. I usually spend about twenty do Ham for a gift. Do you have anything nice for that price?\n#Person1#: How about a pen?\n#Person2#: No, my brother gave him that for his bithday last year.\n#Person1#: Well, then would he enjoy a chess set?\n#Person2#: No, he doesn't like chess very much, but he is quite athletic.\n#Person1#: Then you could get him a tennis racket.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. I'll take it.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a gift for #Person2#'s nephew. #Person1# recommends a tennis racket and #Person2# decides to take it.","topic":"buying a gift"}
{"fname":"train_8196","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Supertravel. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like some information about flights to Italy.\n#Person1#: Where do you want to go?\n#Person2#: Rome. I want to leave on Tuesday the 6th of May and come back on Saturday the 10th.\n#Person1#: It'll be much cheaper if you stay the Saturday night and come back on Sunday the 11th.\n#Person2#: OK then, I'll go from the 6th to the 11th. I'd like to fly early in the morning if possible.\n#Person1#: There's a flight leaving London at 8:30 on the 6th, getting to Rome at 12:00, and then for the return flight, there's one leaving at 9:00 getting to London at 12:30. Is that OK?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's fine. Did you say I'll get to Rome at 12:30 on the 6th of May?\n#Person1#: No, at 12:00. You leave at 8:30.\n#Person2#: And the flight back gets in at 12:30 on the 11th?\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: How much does it cost?\n#Person1#: 195.\n#Person2#: OK, that's fine. I'd like to book a return ticket for those flights.\n#Person1#: Can I have your name please?\n#Person2#: Yes, Robert Brown.\n#Person1#: And your credit card details.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's a Visa Card...","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book a round-trip ticket to Rome from London. #Person2# wants to leave on Tuesday and return on Saturday but #Person1# suggests staying the Saturday night because it's cheaper. #Person2# agrees and takes the recommended ticket.","topic":"booking tickets"}
{"fname":"train_8197","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time do you get up to go to work, Jerry?\n#Person2#: I'm usually up by 6:00 and out of the house by 6:15.\n#Person1#: That's pretty early. Don't you start work at 9:00?\n#Person2#: Well, I go to the gym every morning before I arrive at the office. There aren't many other people there at that time, and I usually don't feel like exercising after a long day at work. But the real reason is that it gives me the energy I need to make it through the day.\n#Person1#: So, you take a shower at the gym every morning?\n#Person2#: During the week, yes. I don't go to the gym on the weekend. I get all the exercise I need playing with my two sons at the park!\n#Person1#: I'll bet! My husband is always tired after he takes our daughter hiking in the mountains on the weekends.\n#Person2#: Hey, Sophie, we should all get together and do something fun this weekend. I know Molly would love to see you.\n#Person1#: That sounds great.","summary":"Jerry does exercise early before work, but he doesn't exercise on the weekend because playing with his kids is enough. Sophie says her husband feels the same way. Jerry invites them over and Sophie agrees.","topic":"exercise arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_8198","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good moring, madam. Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Good moring. I am Sunfang. Yesterday Mr. Smith told me to come for a job interview this morning. Is he available now? \n#Person1#: Yes, he is waiting for you in Room 123. \n#Person2#: Thank you very much. May I come in? \n#Person3#: Come in, please. \n#Person2#: Good moring, Mr. Smith. I am Sunfang coming for an interview. \n#Person3#: Nice to see you. Take a seat, please. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person3#: We've been looking over your application. I see you've got several years experience in secretarial work. What kind of work did you do in your previous job? \n#Person2#: I mainly did typing, filing, answering telephone calls and such routine work in the beginning. I started the job as a junior secretary, but within the year I was promoted to senior secretary of Southeast Company. I drafted business correspondence for the general manager. \n#Person3#: Then what's the reason that promoted you to leave Southeast Company? \n#Person2#: Last month the company moved to Guangzhou for further development. I was reluctant to relocate because I love Nanjing so much. \n#Person3#: Tell me what you know about our company. \n#Person2#: Your company is the leading dealer in the import and export of cosmetics. Also, you have a reputation for being a good company to work for and you are in last year's top 500 Employers list. \n#Person3#: Tell me three positive qualities your coworkers would use to describe you and your work style. \n#Person2#: First they'd say I am very punctual. They'd also say I am a cheerful person to work with I don't bring my problems to work. I try to have a positive attitude about work. And thirdly, they'd say I am flexible I accept change easily. \n#Person3#: Tell me something about your education. \n#Person2#: I graduated from Yangzhou Junior College. Now I am attending evening classes in Nanjing Radio & TV University three times a week. My major is International Trade. I've already passed over half of the compulsory courses and five optional courses, and expect to receive a B. A. degree next year. \n#Person3#: I see you are an ambitious young lady. I wish you can make greater progress in the future. ","summary":"#Person1# leads Sunfang to Mr. Smith for an interview. Sunfang tells Mr. Smith she was promoted fast in her previous job. She wants to work for Mr. Smith because her old company moved but she didn't want to relocate, and because She thinks Mr. Smith's company plays a leading role. Sunfang thinks her colleagues might describe her as being punctual, positive and flexible. Mr. Smith is impressed.","topic":"business interview"}
{"fname":"train_8199","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the problem, Nada? You look down in the dumps. \n#Person2#: I don't know. My life is a big mess. Everything is so compliceted. \n#Person1#: Come on, nothing can be that bad. \n#Person2#: But promise me, you'll keep it a secret. \n#Person1#: Ok, I promise. So what's troubling you so much? \n#Person2#: I've fallen in love with my boss. \n#Person1#: Really? Is he married? \n#Person2#: Bo, of course not. He is still single. \n#Person1#: Then what's your problem? \n#Person2#: I try to keep it to myself. But there is a lot of gossip about us. \n#Person1#: Oh, I see. Office romance tends to be the subject of gossip. \n#Person2#: Worse still, he is trying to avoid me these days. \n#Person1#: Office romance is very tricky. \n#Person2#: It gives me a lot of pressure and I feel depressed. \n#Person1#: Cheer up, Nada. You'll be fine. ","summary":"Nada tells #Person1# she falls in love with her boss. Nada is stressed because there is gossip about them and her boss avoids her. #Person1# comforts her.","topic":"office romance"}
{"fname":"train_8200","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you today, Alice? \n#Person2#: Well, I came to talk to you because I want to apply for a scholarship. \n#Person1#: Oh, good. You're an excellent student. I'd be very willing to help you with that. \n#Person2#: Thanks. I really appreciate it. In fact, I do need a letter of recommendation for this scholarship. \n#Person1#: What kind of scholarship is it? \n#Person2#: It's an undergraduate scholarship offered by the American Minority Students Scholarship Association. I'm eligible for it because I'm Asian American. \n#Person1#: Fine. I know about that scholarship. You have to be a student in your junior year, and you have to have a grade point average of 3. 7 or higher. \n#Person2#: I'm a junior now, and my GPA is 3. 92. \n#Person1#: Excellent. So you'll have a good chance of getting it. \n#Person2#: Well, I hope so. The competition is probably pretty heavy. And they want a writing sample too. \n#Person1#: Do you have an essay you want to send them? \n#Person2#: No, they want a special essay. I must write an essay on a particular question they pose. \n#Person1#: What is the question? \n#Person2#: They give applicants a topic. The topic is, The Place of Ethnic Minorities in a Democratic Society. My essay must be three pages typed and double-spaced. \n#Person1#: That's a pretty short essay. \n#Person2#: Yes, but I need to write it by next week. \n#Person1#: Good luck. I'm sure you will do a good job. \n#Person2#: I came here today to talk to you because. . . Well, I need to ask two favors. \n#Person1#: Sure. What are they? \n#Person2#: First, I need a letter of recommendation. \n#Person1#: I'd be happy to write one for you. \n#Person2#: And second. . . . Well, I'm not sure if it's normal. \n#Person1#: What is it? Do you want me to read your essay? \n#Person2#: Yes, if you could. I mean, if you could read it to make sure there are no mistakes. Or maybe you'd have some suggestions. \n#Person1#: Of course I could read it. That's no problem. But you need to get it to me soon. \n#Person2#: I will. I want to write the first draft tonight. So I could bring it tomorrow morning. \n#Person1#: Alright. If you can bring it to me tomorrow morning, I can talk with you after class on Friday. So I'll have some feedback for you before the weekend. \n#Person2#: That would really help me a lot. I'm very grateful. \n#Person1#: Don't mention it. I'm always willing to help good students. ","summary":"Alice wants to apply for an undergraduate scholarship which she is eligible for as an Asian American. Alice hopes that #Person1# writes a letter of recommendation. Alice also writes an essay under a specific topic, which is required to get the scholarship, so she wants #Person1# to read it and check whether there are mistakes. #Person1# agrees and asks her to give #Person1# the essay soon so that #Person1# can offer feedbacks before the weekend. Alice is grateful.","topic":"scholarship application"}
{"fname":"train_8201","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look really wiped out. \n#Person2#: I had meetings back to back all morning. Then the printer broke in the middle of putting together the Wix Soap presentation, and the phone rang off the hook from the minute I walked into the office. \n#Person1#: Not a good day, I hate to tell you that Mr. Emory wants to see the designs for the Polish Paste Ad tomorrow morning. \n#Person2#: I can't believe it! I guess I'll be here until ten again tonight! ","summary":"#Person1# says Mr. Emory wants #Person2# to finish the designs today which worsens #Person2#'s day.","topic":"heavy assignments"}
{"fname":"train_8202","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did he say? \n#Person2#: He said he would tell us the secret of becoming a successful man. \n#Person1#: It's too good to be true! If I were there, I would ask him if he himself was a successful man. \n#Person2#: Nobody would drive him up a wall by asking him such a question, you know. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about a man promoting the secret of success.","topic":"secret to success"}
{"fname":"train_8203","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think my briefcase is big enough to put in all these stuff? \n#Person2#: Let me see. Laptop, flash disk, a ballpoint pen, a pencil, a notebook, a pair of glasses, cell phone, charger, moisture, notion, ... Oh, that is too much. You are not going to a business trip. \n#Person1#: I guess I need all of them. \n#Person2#: Actually, the company will provide you with all of these supplies. So, you can leave this very thick notebook at home. \n#Person1#: I know. But it is my lucky charm. I carry it all the time. \n#Person2#: Suit yourself. Don't forget to set the alarm clock. ","summary":"#Person1# brings too many things for the business trip. #Person2# suggests #Person1# leave the notebook at home but #Person1# refuses.","topic":"business trip preparation"}
{"fname":"train_8204","dialogue":"#Person1#: When in Rome, do as the Romans do, they say. \n#Person2#: What do you mean? \n#Person1#: Roman is living in Rome, of course. And go to work by car, or bus, or on foot. \n#Person2#: I think the Romans do what everyone else does. \n#Person1#: Certainly. \n#Person2#: And Roman really loves life. He knows how to enjoy himself. \n#Person1#: Not always. But they like good meal. \n#Person2#: Really? \n#Person1#: How can I go there to have a taste? \n#Person2#: By air of course. ","summary":"#Person2# says Roman loves life. #Person2# thinks they like good meals and #Person2# wants to try.","topic":"Roman lifestyle"}
{"fname":"train_8205","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I get some beef? \n#Person2#: What kind of beef would you like to get? \n#Person1#: Ground beef would be fine. \n#Person2#: How many pounds would you like? \n#Person1#: Four pounds is enough. \n#Person2#: What kind of ground beef do you want? \n#Person1#: I'm going to need extra lean ground beef. \n#Person2#: I can get that for you. \n#Person1#: Thanks so much. \n#Person2#: You're welcome, Let me go wrap the ground beef up for you. \n#Person1#: Thanks for everything. ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buy four pounds of the extra lean ground beef.","topic":"buying beef"}
{"fname":"train_8206","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's up? \n#Person2#: Not much. Its frezzing in Beijing. \n#Person1#: U should come to Bangkok. We've got lovely weather here. \n#Person2#: Great! R y inviting me? \n#Person1#: Laughing out loud. \n#Person2#: Be right back. \n#Person1#: Where r u going? \n#Person2#: Bathroom. \n#Person1#: Ok. I'm going to go to bathroom too. Talk to you later. \n#Person3#: When people chat online, they often shorten words. Use abbreviations, use lower case letters, and rarely use punctuation marks, especially apostrophe marks. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are using special ways to chat online. #Person3# explains their usage.","topic":"online chatting"}
{"fname":"train_8207","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you first meet Jack each other? \n#Person2#: That is a heavy raining afternoon. I was standing under the eaves of a shop to evade the heavy rain. It's getting dark. \n#Person1#: And then? \n#Person2#: I was trembling in the wind when he ran to me with an umbrella in his hand and asked, 'Where is your home? ' \n#Person1#: Then he sent you to your home? \n#Person2#: Yeah. \n#Person1#: It's a romantic meeting. I can say that a hero saves a beauty. \n#Person2#: He joked later that I was so poor that he had a kind of impulse to protect an ant. \n#Person1#: He is so humorous. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about her first meeting with Jack, who sent her home on a rainy day. #Person1# thinks it's romantic.","topic":"first meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8208","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you chosen the music for the party yet?\n#Person2#: I was going to just let people bring their own.\n#Person1#: Oh, I don't think you should do that. One person needs to be in charge. Otherwise, people will start disagreeing. Sony's really good at music. You could ask her.\n#Person2#: OK. Have you got her number?\n#Person1#: Yeah, it's on my mobile. I'll text it to you.","summary":"#Person2# wanted people to bring music, but #Person1# suggests putting Sony in charge.","topic":"music preparation"}
{"fname":"train_8209","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Amelia! Long time no see! How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Hi, Collins. Not too bad, I suppose.\n#Person1#: How's your job going?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's not OK. I've moved to a new office and I just hate it. The people are not friendly. Actually, I'm looking for a new job.\n#Person1#: Oh, really! Me too! I'm just so bored with my job.\n#Person2#: So what kind of job are you looking for?\n#Person1#: Well, I don't know for sure. I'd love to work somewhere nice and warm. Spain is my first choice.\n#Person2#: I see. Hey, maybe we should go there together to set up a travel business!\n#Person1#: The problem is, I don't speak Spanish. It would be difficult for me to start a business there.\n#Person2#: I don't speak Spanish either, but it doesn't matter. We should give it a try!\n#Person1#: Well, one day maybe.","summary":"Amelia and Collins are both tired of their jobs. Amelia suggests starting a travel business in Spain, though neither of them can speak Spanish. Collins equivocates.","topic":"job preference"}
{"fname":"train_8210","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you bring me an English newspaper?\n#Person2#: Certainly, sir. I'll bring one as soon as possible. Would you like an evening newspaper tonight, too?\n#Person1#: No, that's alright. How much will it be?\n#Person2#: It's free, sir.\n#Person1#: Fine. Oh, would you get me some cigarettes as well, if that's not too much trouble?\n#Person2#: That's no trouble at all, sir. Which kind would you prefer?\n#Person1#: Malboro.\n#Person2#: How many packets do you need, sir?\n#Person1#: The 2 please.\n#Person2#: Could you have $10 ready, please?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: Thank you, sir. We'll bring you the newspaper and cigarettes as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to bring an English newspaper and 2 packets of Malboro cigarettes which costs $10.","topic":"business service"}
{"fname":"train_8211","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Maria, what are you up to?\n#Person2#: I'm just trying to plan my trip to Southeast Asia.\n#Person1#: Where are you planning to go?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm going to start by flying to Hong Kong. I have a friend there, who I haven't seen for a long time. Then I'll fly to Vietnam and take a bus down to Ho Chi Minh City.\n#Person1#: And then where will you go?\n#Person2#: Well, from there, I'll take the boat up River to Seam Reap, and see the famous temples. From there, I'll fly to Bangkok and try to get to the Chatuchak Market. I hear it's really great for shopping.\n#Person1#: And then?\n#Person2#: I was thinking of just staying on a beach in the South.\n#Person1#: Where are you going to stay in those places?\n#Person2#: Um, I don't have much money, so I'll just stay in small guest houses rather than big hotels.","summary":"#Person1# asks Maria about her trip to Southeast Asia. Maria says she will mainly visit Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, and stay in small guest houses to save money.","topic":"trip plan"}
{"fname":"train_8212","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Peter.\n#Person2#: Welcome to my home. Come in, please.\n#Person1#: Who is the man I met at the gate a moment ago?\n#Person2#: Do you mean the man wearing a pair of sunglasses? He is my neighbor. We have been neighbors for 20 years.\n#Person1#: Really? I haven't met him before, though I have been here several times.\n#Person2#: He is a pilot named Jack. He has been to many countries in the world.\n#Person1#: How lucky he is.\n#Person2#: But his wife isn't so lucky. She always stays at home alone.\n#Person1#: I see. Haven't they got a child?\n#Person2#: No, they considered Charlie as their son. It's really a kind pet dog.","summary":"#Person1# met #Person2#'s neighbor, Jack. #Person2# tells #Person1# Jack's a pilot flying around the world, while his wife stays at home alone.","topic":"discussion about neighbor"}
{"fname":"train_8213","dialogue":"#Person1#: Adam, I heard you want to get in shape. Why not join the club I am in?\n#Person2#: Is it far from our neighborhood?\n#Person1#: No, it's just 10 minutes away from here by bike.\n#Person2#: What do you do there?\n#Person1#: Well, I often start out running for about half an hour and then I get in the swimming pool for an hour.\n#Person2#: I really like swimming. It's a good way to lose weight, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Oh, it certainly is. I was 135 pounds when I joined the club. Now I weigh just 120 pounds, and I'm sure I'll manage to lose another 10 pounds by the end of July.\n#Person2#: That's amazing. Perhaps I'll go and have a look at your club tonight.","summary":"#Person1# invites Adam to join the club #Person1#'s in. #Person1# often runs and swims there and lost 15 pounds. Adam decides to have a look.","topic":"club activities"}
{"fname":"train_8214","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Excuse me.\n#Person2#: Yes. Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Do you remember me? I just had lunch here a half hour ago.\n#Person2#: Of course I remember you.\n#Person1#: I think I lost my wallet here.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. Really? I didn't see anything.\n#Person1#: Really? You didn't find a wallet?\n#Person2#: No, I didn't. Would you like to go look by the table with me?\n#Person1#: Yes, I would. It's not here. And it's not on the floor.Has anyone sat at this table since we left?\n#Person2#: No. It's been empty the whole time.\n#Person1#: Hmm. I don't know how it could have happened.\n#Person2#: I remember, sir, that your friend took the bill.You didn't pay for the lunch yourself, did you?\n#Person1#: No. My friend did.\n#Person2#: Then are you sure you took your wallet out of your pocket while you were here?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not sure. But I usually take out my wallet when I sit down.It ' s uncomfortable to sit on it. So I usually put it next to me on the table.\n#Person2#: Maybe you lost it before you came here. Or maybe you left it at home.\n#Person1#: I don't think it's at home. I think I had it when I left the house.But what should I do?\n#Person2#: Well, the first thing you should do is make sure it's not at home.Then, if it isn't, you need to call your credit card companies and cancel your cards. Next, you need to replace whatever you lost, your driver's license, things like that.\n#Person1#: Should I call the police?\n#Person2#: You can if you want. But the police usually don't do anything about lost wallets.\n#Person1#: Hmm. I'll go home and check. Maybe you're right. Maybe it's at home.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry we couldn't find it, sir.\n#Person1#: Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person1# thinks he lost his wallet at #Person2#'s restaurant. #Person2# helps #Person1# look for it but doesn't find it. #Person2# advises #Person1# to check if the wallet isn't at home.","topic":"lost wallet"}
{"fname":"train_8215","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was wondering if you need any help on your new project.\n#Person2#: Sure! That would be great! Are you good at writing or would you rather do the computer work?\n#Person1#: I would like to help with the computer work.\n#Person2#: Great! We are going to be working in teams of three. Are you OK working with others?\n#Person1#: Yes, I like working like that.\n#Person2#: We will begin next Monday. Would you be available then?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can be there.\n#Person2#: Well, if you could send me your basic background information before next Monday, it would be useful.\n#Person1#: OK, I will send the information to you.\n#Person2#: Well then, thanks for your help. Have a great day!","summary":"#Person1# would like to help on #Person2#'s new project. #Person2# confirms the details with #Person1# and asks #Person1# to send #Person1#'s basic background information.","topic":"new project"}
{"fname":"train_8216","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to leave this bag with you.\n#Person1#: OK, sir. Is there anything valuable or breakable in it?\n#Person2#: Well... there is a necklace in it.\n#Person1#: Would you mind taking the necklace with you, or leaving it at the safe deposit box?\n#Person2#: Well, don't bother. I'll take it with me. Will that be all right?\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir. Here is your tag. This cloakroom is open till 11:00 p. m ., could you pick it up by then?\n#Person2#: Sure. thank you.","summary":"#Person2# will take the necklace with him and leaves the bag with #Person1# at the cloakroom.","topic":"deposit a bag"}
{"fname":"train_8217","dialogue":"#Person1#: Unfortunately, according to our regulations I have to confiscate these counterfeit notes.\n#Person2#: So, this 500 RMB is worthless?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry but it is our regulation, so I must follow it. We will issue you with a receipt to show that the notes you presented us with are counterfeit and have been confiscated. Then, if you wish to pay in some more cash, you are free to do so.\n#Person2#: Right, I see. Let me give you another 500 RIB.\n#Person1#: Here's your Passbook back and the receipt to say we confiscated the 500 RMB worth of counterfeit notes.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Now can I make the full deposit?\n#Person1#: Yes. Please fill in a new deposit slip and we can continue.","summary":"#Person1# confiscates the counterfeit notes and will issue #Person2# with a receipt. #Person2#'ll pay in some more cash to make the full deposit.","topic":"counterfeit notes"}
{"fname":"train_8218","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, look, there is a circus show over there.\n#Person2#: I'm not in the mood.\n#Person1#: It's the circus.\n#Person2#: I don't want to sit there and watch them torturing the animals.\n#Person1#: Oh, come on, they give them treat too. Oh, look, that little monkey is so cute.\n#Person2#: Cute? Hope so.\n#Person1#: Oh, it is coming to us, come on, Ben, get a banana to it.\n#Person2#: Me? No way, keep him away from me, please.\n#Person1#: Why are you acting so strange today?\n#Person2#: I've said that I've got a problem with the circus. I'm not kidding.\n#Person1#: That's weird!","summary":"Ben doesn't want to sit in the circus and watch them torturing the animals. #Person1# thinks Ben's acting strange.","topic":"circus"}
{"fname":"train_8219","dialogue":"#Person1#: What date will our field trip be on?\n#Person2#: The science field trip is next Monday at 8 o'clock in the morning. Do you want to make note of that on your calendar?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will make note of that.\n#Person2#: Next Monday is December 2nd. The buses will leave at 8, but we must begin loading at 7\n#Person1#: I will be there half an hour early.\n#Person2#: You might want to tell whoever is picking you up that you will return on December 8th. Do you have a ride?\n#Person1#: Yes, someone is picking me up.\n#Person2#: To get back to campus by 8\n#Person1#: Not at the moment, maybe later, though.\n#Person2#: All of the extra information that you need is on the bulletin board in the hallway. See you on Monday!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the schedule of their field trip and asks #Person1# to check the bulletin board for extra information.","topic":"field trip"}
{"fname":"train_8220","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for some fresh produce that's on sale.\n#Person2#: Well, we just got in some mangoes.\n#Person1#: Mangoes. What are they?\n#Person2#: Well, it's a fruit with a big nut in it.\n#Person1#: Can you eat the nut?\n#Person2#: No, you peel off the skin and throw out the nut.\n#Person1#: How much are they?\n#Person2#: Well, the sale price is $ 1 each.\n#Person1#: What does a mango taste like?\n#Person2#: They're like a citrus fruit.\n#Person1#: How do I know if it's ripe?\n#Person2#: You can buy them hard. Wait a few days for them to develop a soft feel.\n#Person1#: Where do they come from?\n#Person2#: Most of them in this store are from Mexico.","summary":"#Person1# wants some fresh produce that's on sale. #Person2# recommends mangoes and tells #Person1# about them.","topic":"mangoes"}
{"fname":"train_8221","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't this fun?\n#Person2#: I have no idea what I'm doing.\n#Person1#: Just follow the foot movements. Brush left, brush right. . . yeah! That's it!\n#Person2#: Whoa! We're changing partners now? Where do I go?\n#Person1#: Let the men take the lead!\n#Person2#: Whoa! Oh, no!\n#Person1#: Oops!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are dancing. #Person1# tells #Person2# to follow the foot movements and let the man take the lead when changing partners.","topic":"dance"}
{"fname":"train_8222","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you believe that Obama was actually elected?\n#Person2#: I can believe it, and I am very excited about it.\n#Person1#: I hope you voted for him.\n#Person2#: Of course I did. Didn't you?\n#Person1#: Of course!\n#Person2#: I have total faith in Obama as our President.\n#Person1#: You do?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I have faith that he will help America turn over a new leaf.\n#Person1#: Our country really could use some work.\n#Person2#: I believe that change has already begun.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more.\n#Person2#: I no longer need to worry about what will happen with this country.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both voted for Obama. They are both hopeful about the country's prospect.","topic":"vote"}
{"fname":"train_8223","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, I'm going to China.\n#Person2#: Really? How do you get the chance?\n#Person1#: You know. I took part in the Chinese contest. I was the best and they gave me this reward. I don't have to pay for my trip.\n#Person2#: Congratulations. How lucky you are!\n#Person1#: Thank you. I'm leaving tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: I'm sure you'll enjoy the trip. China is such a beautiful country.\n#Person1#: I'm sure I will.\n#Person2#: Have a nice journey, Lily.\n#Person1#: Thank you, David.","summary":"Lily tells David she will go to China tomorrow as a reward for the Chinese contest. David wishes her a nice journey.","topic":"Chinese contest"}
{"fname":"train_8224","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, that's fine. Bye.\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: That's it, my lease is up. I have to move.\n#Person2#: What? Why? Can't you renew it?\n#Person1#: The owner apparently is selling this place to make way for the construction of a parking lot\n#Person2#: Well, I can help you pack. We should start looking for a new place for you ASAP.\n#Person1#: I think I might move in with my parents for a couple of months until I can find something. You know how hard it is to find a decent place around here. I'm gonna have to put most of my stuff in storage for a while.\n#Person2#: Well, let me know if there's anything I can do to help out.\n#Person1#: Actually, would you mind looking after my pet tarantula and snake for a couple of weeks?\n#Person2#: Hehe. . sure","summary":"#Person1# has to move because the owner is selling the place. #Person1# asks #Person2# to look after #Person1#'s pet tarantula and snake.","topic":"move"}
{"fname":"train_8225","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're a big fan of Andy Lau, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'Ve been got all his albums and most of his films on DVD. I adore him. He's my idol.\n#Person1#: How come you don't have all of his films on DVD?\n#Person2#: Some of his early films are hard to find nowadays, especially the ones where he only played a bit part.\n#Person1#: I see. I'm sure you'll find them one day. I see you also have several poster of him.\n#Person2#: Yes. These posters are new. I bought them last week and put them up on my bedroom walls yesterday.\n#Person1#: Are you a member of his fan club?\n#Person2#: I was, but then I discovered you can find out everything for free on the internet, so I'm not a member now.\n#Person1#: Did you see the interview with Andy Lau in cosmopolitan magazine last month?\n#Person2#: Of course! I bought two copies.\n#Person1#: Two copies? One to keep and one to cut the pictures out of, right?","summary":"#Person2# is a big fan of Andy Lau and has got his albums and films on DVD. #Person2# also bought his posters and magazines.","topic":"big fan"}
{"fname":"train_8226","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am kind of nervous.\n#Person2#: Nervous? Why?\n#Person1#: I don't know. I never went to a church before. I was not raised as a Christian, so I don't know what to do.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. You don't have to do anything. All you have to do is listen. You will enjoy it.\n#Person1#: Maybe. I know I agreed to go with you, but now I don't feel right about it.\n#Person2#: Listen, Ryan. Catholics welcome people who aren't Catholics to visit the church. You don't have to pretend to be Catholic. It's okay if you just come to listen.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yes. We are kind and welcoming people. It is not a secret society or something like that.\n#Person1#: Alright. But will we sing?\n#Person2#: Yes, but you don't even have to sing. If you want to sing along, you can.\n#Person1#: I don't know the words.\n#Person2#: There is a songbook. All the words are in the songbook. Many people have to read the words.\n#Person1#: And will I go up to the front to have the bread and wine?\n#Person2#: No. That is something only true Catholics do. So if you come to the church as a visitor, you only listen to the service. But you shouldn't go up to the altar for the bread and wine. Only after someone joins the church, then they go up for the Eucharist.\n#Person1#: Eu-char-ist? What is that?\n#Person2#: That is the special word for the ritual of the bread and wine. The Catholics call it the Eucharist.\n#Person1#: It doesn't sound like an English word.\n#Person2#: It's not. It's an ancient Greek word. It means gratitude.\n#Person1#: Alright. Well, I feel more comfortable now. Now I understand I am welcome as a visitor.\n#Person2#: Of course you are. I wouldn't ask you otherwise.","summary":"Ryan is nervous about going to a church because he wasn't raised as a Christian, so he doesn't know what to do. #Person2# tells him Catholics welcome people who aren't Catholics to visit their church and tells him what he should and shouldn't do. Ryan feels more comfortable now.","topic":"go to church"}
{"fname":"train_8227","dialogue":"#Person1#: hello. Where are you headed today?\n#Person2#: I'm off to Barcelona for a week.\n#Person1#: do you have your passport with you?\n#Person2#: yes, here you go. I don't need a visa to go to Spain, do I?\n#Person1#: fortunately for you, you don't. Next time, if you have any questions about visas, you should try to find out before you get to the airport.\n#Person2#: that's good advice.\n#Person1#: would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?\n#Person2#: are there any seats available by the emergency exits?\n#Person1#: let me see here. . . yes, there's one left.\n#Person2#: ok. I'll take that one then.\n#Person1#: alright. How many pieces of luggage are you checking in?\n#Person2#: I like to travel light so I just have this one.\n#Person1#: if that's your only piece of luggage, it is small enough to carry on with you. Would you like to do that so you don't have to wait in luggage reclaim once you arrive?\n#Person2#: yes, please. That's a fantastic idea. Which gate do I need to go to?\n#Person1#: you're here a bit early, so check the departure screens in the waiting area in about a half hour. Here's your boarding pass. Enjoy your flight!","summary":"#Person2# is off to Barcelona for a week and asks for a seat by the emergency exits. Since #Person1#'s luggage is small, #Person1# advises #Person2# to take the luggage with #Person2#. #Person1# then gives #Person2# the boarding pass.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_8228","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you mind helping me?\n#Person2#: What can I help you with?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure how to find my next class.\n#Person2#: Do you know what building that it's in?\n#Person1#: The C building, I think.\n#Person2#: Well, that's not far away.\n#Person1#: Could you point me in that direction?\n#Person2#: Do you know what the room number is?\n#Person1#: It's C261.\n#Person2#: My next class is around there.\n#Person1#: Can you show it to me?\n#Person2#: Sure, let's go.","summary":"#Person1# is not sure how to find #Person1#'s next class. #Person2# will show #Person1#.","topic":"ask for direction"}
{"fname":"train_8229","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jessica is going back to Holland next week. I've been thinking a lot about what to give her as a parting gift, but I still have no clue.\n#Person2#: Is that the girl you spent almost every weekend with?\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's her. We had a lot of wonderful times together. She is really a special friend, and I want to get her something meaningful.\n#Person2#: I am not good at picking gifts. Maybe you can ask if there's anything she needs to make it easier?\n#Person1#: I don't think so. That way it would lose all the charm. I want it to be a surprise. I want to show her that I care about her and I hope our friendship will last.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that's nice.\n#Person1#: Hmm, I think I've got an idea. Maybe I can get her an ever-green plant to take back home.\n#Person2#: A plant? That's creative. I'm sure ever time she waters it she'll think of you. But there is a problem. Do you think it'll be able to get through the customs?\n#Person1#: I hope so. I'll make sure to get a small one so she can put it into her suitcase. I hope it won't cause her trouble at the border.\n#Person2#: I don't know. I think the idea of a plant going across borders with a friend is really exciting but maybe seeds would be safer. You don't want to get her in trouble.","summary":"#Person1# wants to give Jessica a surprising parting gift and comes up with an idea of an evergreen plant. #Person2# thinks it's nice but it might not able to get through the customs, so #Person2# suggests seeds.","topic":"parting gift"}
{"fname":"train_8230","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to say goodbye to everyone.\n#Person2#: You're leaving so soon. When are you off?\n#Person1#: I'm catching the nine fifteen train tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: how about I come and see you off?\n#Person1#: You really don't need to.\n#Person2#: Ok. I'll miss you. I hope we can see each other again soon.\n#Person1#: I hope so, too. Thank you, Lily. Thank you for everything.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.\n#Person1#: Please say goodbye to the rest of the family for me.\n#Person2#: Ok. Take care. I hope you have a good journey.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Remember to look me up if you're ever in Washington.\n#Person2#: Of course. I will.\n#Person1#: Goodbye, then. Thanks again for everything.","summary":"#Person1# is leaving and thanks Lily for everything. They hope to see each other again soon.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_8231","dialogue":"#Person1#: . . . Now, that's all I want to say about world coal reserves. So let's move on to the next topic, renewable resources. There are three things we have to consider when talking about renewable resources. First, sustainability ; second, marketability ; lastly, the reality factor. Let's talk about each point in more detail. . . John, would you like to take it from here?\n#Person2#: Certainly. As my colleague just mentioned, sustainability is a major concern when examining the potential output of a resource. Of course, as you can see from the content of our presentation today, with renewable resource, there is a much larger sustainability than with non-renewable resource.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are introducing the topic of renewable resources to the audience.","topic":"renewable resources"}
{"fname":"train_8232","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.\n#Person2#: Of course, just five minutes ago I got the phone call from Future Clothes Company and I was told to start my trial period in that company next Monday.\n#Person1#: Congratulations! Let's get together sometime.\n#Person2#: Great idea.\n#Person1#: Well, I am worried to death right now! There is still no news from the company for me.\n#Person2#: Let it be! Time will tell.\n#Person1#: Maybe they will send me e-mail to inform the result. Let me check my mail-box again.","summary":"#Person2# is happy because #Person1# is to start the trial period in Future Clothes Company next Monday while #Person1#'s worried that there's no news from the company for #Person1#.","topic":"trial period"}
{"fname":"train_8233","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you plan on making as a side dish for dinner?\n#Person2#: I was planning on making some kind of vegetable.\n#Person1#: Do you know what kind?\n#Person2#: What kind of vegetable do you want?\n#Person1#: I wouldn't mind eating some corn.\n#Person2#: How do you want it?\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: I can boil it, grill it, or microwave it.\n#Person1#: You should throw some corn on the grill.\n#Person2#: Is that really what you want?\n#Person1#: That sounds good.\n#Person2#: I guess I can do that.","summary":"#Person2# was planning on making some kind of vegetable as a side dish for dinner. #Person1# suggests some corn on the grill.","topic":"side dish"}
{"fname":"train_8234","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you tell me the situation?\n#Person2#: I was in my friend's room, talking for an hour or so.\n#Person1#: And then?\n#Person2#: I came back to my room and found my suitcase was open and my camera and five hundred dollars in cash inside the wallet were gone.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid you must give up the cash. Are you insured?\n#Person2#: Yes, this is my overseas travel accident insurance card.\n#Person1#: I'll make a report for you and please claim this to the insurance company with this report.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2#'s camera and money were gone. #Person1# will make a report for #Person2# to claim to the insurance company.","topic":"theft"}
{"fname":"train_8235","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, folks, let's get to work. We need to come up with some ideas for the new essentials perfume campaign. This is a really big contract and we are under a lot of pressure here to impress the client.\n#Person2#: Well, Let's get down to business ( shall we? ) Now is probably a good time to start our discussion, the main purpose of this meeting is to talk about the benefits and disadvantages of our new project.\n#Person1#: The reason I have called this meeting is to review a proposal we have received from our international division in Hong Kong. The agenda for this meeting is as follows, first, a presentation of the new proposal by Mr. Black. Second, an analysis by Ms. Nielson. Finally, a discussion about whether or not to implement this proposal.","summary":"#Person1# tells the people they need to come up with some ideas for the new essentials perfume campaign and #Person2# tells the people they will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of their new project. Then, #Person1# tells the people the purpose of this meeting and introduces the agenda.","topic":"meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8236","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you want to eat western food so much today? Anything special to celebrate? Did you get a promotion?\n#Person2#: Honey, you really forgot about it? Think it over. It's a candlelight dinner.\n#Person1#: It's not your birthday, also not mine. Hey, come on. Just tell me.\n#Person2#: It's our wedding anniversary, honey. How can you forget about it?\n#Person1#: My dear, tomorrow is our wedding anniversary. We've been together for 20 years. But you never change. Always so careless! Do you remember the thing that happened on our wedding day?\n#Person2#: Of course. I almost missed my own wedding.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Do you know that this restaurant used to be the teahouse where we first met?\n#Person2#: Oh, really! It looks so different. Our old place turns into a brand new place.\n#Person1#: Do you remember our first date? I got a really special gift.\n#Person2#: I can never forget that. I bought you five candies, but I was so anxious that I forgot to give them to you. You didn't get them until we parted. Then they had already melted down for I held them the whole time.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it's really unforgettable. Thank you for making me happy all these years.\n#Person2#: You are the one I should thank. You've done really great job.","summary":"#Person2# wants to eat western food today because #Person2# thinks it's their wedding anniversary, but #Person1# tells #Person2# it's actually tomorrow. Then, they recall their wedding, the first time they met, and their first date.","topic":"wedding anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_8237","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Is this the Roley Hotel?\n#Person2#: Yes, madam. May I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'm calling from Westwood and Westwood Attorneys. I need to make a reservation for Mr. Alex Brent.\n#Person2#: Fine, madam. When will Mr. Brent be arriving, and how many nights will he be staying?","summary":"#Person1# calls the Roley Hotel to make a reservation for Mr. Alex Brent.","topic":"make a reservation"}
{"fname":"train_8238","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Professor. I am going to miss next week's class.\n#Person2#: Is this something that you could schedule for another time?\n#Person1#: No, I have to do this ; it's important!\n#Person2#: Have you arranged for someone to take notes for you?\n#Person1#: I've made arrangements with a friend to help me.\n#Person2#: You know that I only allow one absence per semester, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I know.\n#Person2#: Write down your name and the date on a piece of paper and give it to me.\n#Person1#: OK, I can do that.\n#Person2#: Well, have a good day off from class.","summary":"#Person1# asks the professor for a day off from class next week due to something important.","topic":"day off"}
{"fname":"train_8239","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Would you like a drink before your meal?\n#Person2#: Pardon me?\n#Person1#: Would you like a drink?\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have beer, please.\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it?\n#Person1#: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge.\n#Person2#: Are you sure? Then, I will have more beer, please.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. We will come back again a little later.","summary":"#Person2# chooses to have beer before the meal and wants more after #Person1# tells #Person2# it's free.","topic":"offer free drinks"}
{"fname":"train_8240","dialogue":"#Person1#: My wife is in labor!\n#Person2#: Here, Ma'am please get on the stretcher.\n#Person1#: Is Doctor Hawkins here? She's our doctor. We called her from the car.\n#Person2#: Calm down, sir. We'll call her to make sure she's on the way.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Sorry. It just came as such a surprise. The baby isn't due for another two weeks.\n#Person2#: How long has she been in labor?\n#Person1#: About fifteen minutes.\n#Person2#: O. K. Are you planning on being in the delivery room, sir?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Please follow the nurse. She'll get you ready.","summary":"#Person1# sends his wife who's in labor to the hospital in an emergency. #Person2# asks for more details and arranges the delivery for him.","topic":"delivery"}
{"fname":"train_8241","dialogue":"#Person1#: Susan, do you think we could study together sometime this weekend?\n#Person2#: I don't see why not. Are you doing anything on tomorrow night?\n#Person1#: I can't on tomorrow. I'm going out with some friends.\n#Person2#: Well, how about the following night?\n#Person1#: No, I can't on Saturday either. My sister and her husband are coming to town and I want to show them around.\n#Person2#: Sunday, then?\n#Person1#: Well, I'll probably sleep all morning and in the afternoon I want to go to the football game.\n#Person2#: Michael, that leaves Monday, the night before the test.\n#Person1#: Actually, I've got plans for Monday night too. How about early Tuesday morning?\n#Person2#: Michael, the test is on Tuesday morning.","summary":"Michael invites Susan to study together. Susan agrees but Michael isn't available for all the time they mention.","topic":"study for test"}
{"fname":"train_8242","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dave. I'm going to the supermarket to pick up food and drink for Saturday's picnic later. Any suggestions?\n#Person2#: Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river, so why don't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs?\n#Person1#: Okay, but how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And hot dogs too?\n#Person2#: Uh, I don't know. How about three pounds of hamburger and a couple packages of hot dogs?\n#Person1#: Oh, that's not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic we went on? Your roommate, Jim, ate about ten hamburgers by himself!\n#Person2#: You're right. Let's see. I'd better write this down. Uh, let's see about nine pounds of hamburger meat and, uh ..., seven packages of hot dogs.\n#Person1#: And you better pick up some chicken for those who don't like hamburger or hot dogs.\n#Person2#: Okay. How about five or six bags of potato chips?\n#Person1#: Humm. Better make that eight or so.\n#Person2#: Alright. Oh, and we're gonna [going to] need some hamburger and hot dog buns. How about five packages a piece? I think that sounds about right.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you better pick up some mustard, catchup, and mayonnaise too.\n#Person2#: Okay. What else? Uh, we're gonna [going to] need some soft drinks. How about ten of those big 2-liter bottles?\n#Person1#: Sounds fine, but be sure to buy a variety of drinks.\n#Person2#: Okay. And what about dessert?\n#Person1#: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time.\n#Person2#: Well, I wouldn't mind that, but you know, she's been very busy working two jobs, so I'd hate to ask her, [Oh, hum ... ] and uh ... Hey, why don't you whip up some of your oatmeal cookies? [Well ...] Hey, you could even ask, uh ..., what's her name ... yeah that new girl, Susan, the one that moved in across the street! [Well ...] I bet she'd be willing to help you! [I don't know ... ] She's a real knockout!\n#Person1#: Nah, I don't think I could ask her ...[Ahh!] I don't know her phone number, plus ... [ Door bell rings ... ]\n#Person2#: Hey, you don't need to. She's at the door!\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, I thought you two would hit it off, so I called her up saying I was you, and I invited her over to watch a movie.\n#Person1#: You did what???\n#Person2#: Wait, wait, wait ... [uhhhhh ... ]","summary":"#Person1# and Dave are discussing what food and drink to pick up for Saturday's picnic. They decide to buy hamburger meat, hot dogs, some chicken, potato chips, buns, sauce, and a variety of drinks. Dave invited Susan who just moved in across the street to home to watch a movie because he thinks she and #Person1# would hit it off.","topic":"picnic"}
{"fname":"train_8243","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning,how can I help you?\n#Person2#: Umm...I understand you help fix up students with host families.\n#Person1#: That's right. Will you please sit down and I'll just take a few details? How long would you want to stay with the host family?\n#Person2#: I was planning on staying a year but at the moment I'm definitely here for four months only. I have to get an extension to my permit.\n#Person1#: Fine...and would you say your level of English is 'elementary'?\n#Person2#: No. I'd like to say 'advanced', but my written work is not so good as my spoken English,so I suppose it's 'medium'.\n#Person1#: When do you want it for?\n#Person2#: I'd like to move in approximately two weeks.\n#Person1#: Let me see. It's the 10th today...So if we go for Monday,it's the 23rd of March. Right... And if I could ask another question about...","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to help fix up #Person2# with host families. #Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s level of English and when #Person2# wants to move in.","topic":"host family"}
{"fname":"train_8244","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Bill. You are reading the novel again.\n#Person2#: Yes, I will never be tired of it. I have read three times. I can always learn something new from it every time I read it.\n#Person1#: Really? Who's the writer?\n#Person2#: Charles Dickens. I think he's a great English writer. What about you?\n#Person1#: So do I. He is also my favorite foreign writer. What do you think about it?\n#Person2#: It's exciting.\n#Person1#: Where did you buy it?\n#Person2#: In the Rese Bookshop.\n#Person1#: I don't know where it is. Is it far from here?\n#Person2#: No. Only 10 minutes' walk from here. Next to the People's Cinema.\n#Person1#: Oh. I see. I am going there to get one, too. Thank you.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"Bill's reading the novel by Charles Dickens again. #Person1# also likes him and will go to the bookshop to get the same novel, too.","topic":"novel"}
{"fname":"train_8245","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't this lovely weather? Will you help me water the flowers, Jack? \n#Person2#: Well, do you think I have to? \n#Person1#: I do. We haven't watered them for quite a few days. \n#Person2#: Please look at the sky. Don't you see the dark clouds? It's going to rain soon. \n#Person1#: Good. So we don't have to work. How nice! \n#Person2#: But I don't think it's so nice. \n#Person1#: Why? \n#Person2#: The weather report says it's going to rain for a whole week. \n#Person1#: Oh, I'm afraid all the flowers will die in the rain. ","summary":"#Person1# requests Jack to help water the flowers but Jack tells #Person1# it's going to rain for a whole week.","topic":"water the flower"}
{"fname":"train_8246","dialogue":"#Person1#: This looks like a nice restaurant. \n#Person2#: Yeah, it is. I come here all the time. \n#Person1#: Let's sit over there. \n#Person2#: OK. \n#Person1#: Can you pass me a menu please. \n#Person2#: Sure. What are you going to have to drink? \n#Person1#: I'm going to have a glass of beer. How about you? \n#Person2#: I think I'll have a glass of wine. \n#Person1#: Do you want to order an appetizer first? \n#Person2#: Not really, maybe we can just order some bread. \n#Person1#: OK. What are you going to have to eat? \n#Person2#: I'm not sure. I haven't decided yet. Can you recommend something? \n#Person1#: Sure, I've had the steak and the lobster before. They're both very good. \n#Person2#: I think I'll have the lobster. What are you going to have? \n#Person1#: I'm not that hungry. I think I'm just going to have a salad. \n#Person2#: I'm gonna go to the bathroom. When the waitress comes back, will you order for me? \n#Person1#: Sure. No problem. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# come to a nice restaurant. They discuss what to drink and eat. Then, #Person2# requests #Person1# to order for #Person2# when #Person2# goes to the bathroom.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_8247","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for bringing me here Hong, this place looks great!\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Would you like some cold dishes?\n#Person1#: Let me see. How about the lotus root?\n#Person2#: Ok, and anything to drink? Maybe some jasmine tea?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes that would be nice.\n#Person2#: And for your main course? I can recommend the sizzling beef.\n#Person1#: Actually, I'm vegetarian so I'd like to have the bean curd. Oh, that's a good choice. Very healthy too. ","summary":"Hong brings #Person2# to a restaurant. #Person2# orders lotus root, jasmine tea, and bean curd.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_8248","dialogue":"#Person1#: This sucks. I hate buying lingerie. Okay, just find something and get out of here. Alright, these are fine. Oh, no, don't come over here, don't come over here. \n#Person2#: You look a little lost, can I help you? \n#Person1#: Um, I'm just having a look around. It's my girlfriend's birthday tomorrow. I'm trying to find her something. \n#Person2#: Well, you can't give her granny panties. Have you thought about getting her somesleepwear? We've got these lovely, silky nighties. Or, how about a nice panty-and and-bra set. Look, here's a nice satin push-up bra, and you can choose a few different styles of undies to go with it. \n#Person1#: Sure that's fine. This is so awkward. . . what ones do I pick? What size is she? \n#Person2#: Well, do you want a thong, some bikini briefs, maybe this nice pair of lacy boy shorts? \n#Person1#: Just pick something and get the hell out of here. Um, I'll go with these two. This is mortifying. I just want to get this over with. She better thank me for this. . . \n#Person2#: Here you are, sir. I'm sure she'll enjoy them. \n#Person1#: Finally! \n#Person2#: I'm sorry, sir. I'm going to have to take a look inside your bag. ","summary":"#Person1# is trying to buy lingerie for his girlfriend's birthday feeling embarrassed. #Person2# helps #Person1# to pick up something and assures him his girlfriend will enjoy them. However, #Person2# demands to have a look inside #Person1#'s bag at last.","topic":"buy lingerie"}
{"fname":"train_8249","dialogue":"#Person1#: what a nice garden! Look at these tulips! \n#Person2#: that would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well. \n#Person1#: all right. Would you please stand closer to the flower bed? Good. Smile. Say 'cheese'. OK, got you. That's terrific. \n#Person2#: thanks. Could you take one more from this angle? \n#Person1#: no problem. \n#Person2#: now let's have one together. \n#Person1#: do you know how to set the timer? \n#Person2#: let me see... set the timer first and push the button, oh, come here. \n#Person1#: OK, let's have a try. \n#Person2#: cheese. . . \n#Person1#: did it come out? \n#Person2#: yes, but it's blurred and a little dark. \n#Person1#: never mind. Let's go to the falls and try again. \n#Person2#: Ok, let's go. ","summary":"#Person1# takes several pictures for #Person2# in the garden. They take a picture together by setting the timer but it isn't ideal, so they'll go to the falls and try again.","topic":"take pictures"}
{"fname":"train_8250","dialogue":"#Person1#: Man, they take a lot of our paycheck. \n#Person2#: Yeah, the government really takes a bit, doesn't it? \n#Person1#: Seriously. The only tax I don't mind them taking is social security. It's only a few dollars every paycheck. \n#Person2#: Yeah, I don't mind it either. We'll both end up rich slobs and not need it, but what if we do, you know? \n#Person1#: Yeah. It won't be much, but at least we'll have a monthly check when we get old. \n#Person2#: Yeah, my grandmother gets by on social security and the money my grandfather invested when he was alive. \n#Person1#: Let's just hope the politicians don't figure out a way to spend it. \n#Person2#: Really? No, they couldn't. None of them would have jobs if they did. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about social security. They both think it's important because it guarantees them security when they get old.","topic":"social security"}
{"fname":"train_8251","dialogue":"#Person1#: The blake's got divorced. \n#Person2#: Really? Why? \n#Person1#: Mr. black has been getting a little around aside. \n#Person2#: I'm surprised. He does't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife, does he? \n#Person1#: No, he doesn't. But his wife found out he has been too charming for a long time. Incredibly, he has many different girlfriends. Starting almost right after they married 20 years ago. \n#Person2#: Well, I'm really surprised. You are not doing anything behind my back, are you? \n#Person1#: No, the only thing I've ever done behind your back is zip you up, besides I told all my other girlfriends, and my wife who's getting suspicious. and we had a cold for a while, tell the \n#Person2#: Haha. . . You are not very funny. I guess that means --except me to tell my lover we have stoped seeing each other too. \n#Person1#: You are not funny either. I can't believe I married a woman like you. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the Blake's got divorced because Mr. Blake cheated. #Person2# is surprised and they tease each other.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_8252","dialogue":"#Person1#: So do you believe in palmistry? \n#Person2#: Palmistry? What is that? \n#Person1#: It's when someone takes a look at another person's palm to tell the future. \n#Person2#: Oh, you mean palm reading. I've seen that before, but I don't believe in it. \n#Person1#: Are you sure? I've read a lot about palmistry and I've been able to tell a lot of accurate things about a person from his palm. Do you want me to take a look at your hand? \n#Person2#: Really? You've read books about it? Ok, then. But only if you want to. \n#Person1#: Ok, let's see, well, you've got a long life line, which is good, and the love line is strong ... ... \n#Person2#: What else do you see? Will I be successful? Will I make a lot of money? \n#Person1#: Hmm, hard to say, wait, yes, it looks like you will do well in business, and your ambition will help you a lot, but ... ... \n#Person2#: What? What is it? What's the matter? \n#Person1#: You seem to have a large gullibility line. You believe everything that you're told. ","summary":"#Person2# doesn't believe in palmistry. #Person1# claims #Person1# knows a lot about it and offers to see #Person2#'s palm. Indeed, #Person1#'s joking but #Person2# believes everything #Person1# says about #Person2#'s palmistry.","topic":"palmistry"}
{"fname":"train_8253","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you? \n#Person2#: I would like to buy two bottles of brandy. \n#Person1#: How about this one? It's the special local product. \n#Person2#: Can I buy these tax free? \n#Person1#: Yes. This is a duty-free shop. ","summary":"#Person2# recommends a special local product of brandy to #Person1#.","topic":"brandy"}
{"fname":"train_8254","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you offer a course in business management? \n#Person2#: Yes, we do. \n#Person1#: How many nights a week is it? \n#Person2#: It's 3 nights a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. \n#Person1#: And how long does the course last? \n#Person2#: It lasts for 9 months. \n#Person1#: When does it start? \n#Person2#: The next beginning class starts on October 25th. \n#Person1#: What time is the class? \n#Person2#: From 7 to 9 o'clock. \n#Person1#: How much does it cost? \n#Person2#: It costs 125 dollars a month. \n#Person1#: Yes, that's all right. I want to enroll in the course. \n#Person2#: Thank you, please fill out this form for us. \n#Person1#: Do you want me to fill it out now? \n#Person2#: Yes, please. we need a record of you enducation and your work experiences. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the detailed information about a course in business management and asks #Person1# to fill out the form to get enrolled.","topic":"take a course"}
{"fname":"train_8255","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, 85203882. \n#Person2#: Hi, this is Maria. Is that Shirley? \n#Person1#: Hi, Maria, this is Shirley. \n#Person2#: Shirley, do you know today's homework from our economic law class? I have written it on a piece of paper but I can't find it now. \n#Person1#: Hold on for a moment please. I'm fetching my textbook. \n#Person2#: OK. \n#Person1#: Oh, the homework is to explain what economic law is both in broad sense and in narrow sense. \n#Person2#: Explain the economic law? An essay question again? \n#Person1#: Yes. You can use your textbook for your reference. \n#Person2#: Are there any clear answers in the book to this question? \n#Person1#: I don't think so, Maria, but I think you can look for information on the Internet. \n#Person2#: OK, thank you, Shirley. You are very helpful. I have another question. When does the Economic Law of China come into effect? \n#Person1#: Oh, there isn't such a code called economic law. The Economic Law of China is a general concept for several laws. \n#Person2#: There isn't such a code? \n#Person1#: Yes, it's a general name for several laws related to economics, like Commercial Law, and Law of Central Bank. \n#Person2#: Got it. Thank you, Shirley. ","summary":"Shirley tells Maria about today's homework from their economic law class and tells her there isn't a code called economic law in China.","topic":"economic law"}
{"fname":"train_8256","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what! I know something you don't know! \n#Person2#: What's that? \n#Person1#: How many planets are there in the solar system? \n#Person2#: That's easy. Everyone knows that there are nine. \n#Person1#: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore! \n#Person2#: Nice try. I wasn't born yesterday, you know. \n#Person1#: I'm dead serious. They've decided that it's too small to be a planet, but actually they haven't yet agreed on how big something has to be in order to be a planet anymore. \n#Person2#: That sounds crazy. But they can't just change their mind about things like that. \n#Person1#: Yes, they can. If you remember correctly, people used to believe that the world was flat. \n#Person2#: I suppose you're right. They also used to think that they were so important that the sun revolved around them, not the other way around. \n#Person1#: We actually know relatively little about space and the cosmos. \n#Person2#: Do you think that we'll one day be able to travel to another planet for a vacation? \n#Person1#: I suppose we could actually live on a planet outside of the milky way. \n#Person2#: Do you think we'll ever get to meet an alien from outer space? \n#Person1#: I hope not. I think they would be a threat to those of us that lived on the Earth. \n#Person2#: You're so old-fashioned. That's what people used to think about people from another country! \n#Person1#: Point taken. Hopefully one day, we'll live in an interplanetary society. ","summary":"#Person1# shares the news with #Person2# that Pluto was not a planet anymore. Then they start to talk about space and the cosmos and hope to live in an interplanetary society one day.","topic":"space and cosmos"}
{"fname":"train_8257","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, George. I wanted to speak to you yesterday, but you weren't at your usual place for lunch.\n#Person2#: No, I had a free day from the newspaper office, because I worked so much overtime last week.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. You had a holiday.\n#Person2#: Well, I stayed at home and looked after the baby.\n#Person1#: What? You took care of the baby? Whose baby?\n#Person2#: Oh, it was my sister's baby. She wanted to go shopping in the morning, so I stayed at home and did a lot of useful things.\n#Person1#: Oh?\n#Person2#: Yes, I mended my radio, washed a shirt and some socks and cleaned out the drawers of my desk.\n#Person1#: I don't call that a holiday. I wanted to ask you to a concert last night. The one at the town hall near where we lived.\n#Person2#: That's funny. My officer called me in the afternoon and asked me to go and write an article about the concert. I notice that you weren't there, but your friend Mary was.\n#Person1#: Well, she indeed. That's very strange.","summary":"George had a day off yesterday and tells #Person1# what he did during the holiday. #Person1# wanted to invite him to a concert last night. George was there for work but he didn't see #Person1#.","topic":"free day"}
{"fname":"train_8258","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like this house?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's beautiful.\n#Person1#: It's perfect for us and the kids.\n#Person2#: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a big backyard.\n#Person1#: And we can afford it!\n#Person2#: So are we going to buy it?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not.\n#Person2#: It's too far from your job, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can't spend 4 hours on the road every day.\n#Person2#: By the time you get home you'll be too tired to even eat.\n#Person1#: I won't be able to play with the kids!\n#Person2#: No. We have to find someplace closer to your job.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# like this house but they decide to find someplace closer to #Person1#'s job.","topic":"buy a house"}
{"fname":"train_8259","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a great ending to such a sad story!\n#Person2#: Who wants that you're talking about?\n#Person1#: I was just reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in New York city. Well, the homeless person was a 33 year old man from an Eastern European country, he had come to the US in September, looking for work. Not only couldn't he find any but he also fell asleep at a bus station and was robbed of everything he owned. For about a month, the poor guy had to live in homeless shelters and beg for food. One day he met a group of people in a park. They were from a local clothing store that was giving away shirts and pants to homeless people. When they found out about the young man's problems, they immediately took him to a hotel. Gave him a hot meal and found a way to buy him a plane ticket back to his country.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# was reading an article about some people who helped a homeless person in New York City.","topic":"tell a story"}
{"fname":"train_8260","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm Bell in room 908. Can you change the room for me? Wy wife was woken up several times by the terrible noise at night, she said it was too much for her.\n#Person1#: I'm really sorry sir. Room 908 is at the end of the corridor. It's possible that the noises heard early in the morning.\n#Person2#: Anyhow, I'd like to change our room.\n#Person1#: No problem sir, we will manage it. But all our rooms have been booked today, could you wait till tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Alright, I hope will be able to enjoy our stay in a quiet room tomorrow evening, and have a sound sleep.\n#Person1#: Sure, I'll make a note of that, everything will be taken care of and if there is anything more you need. Please let us know.","summary":"Bell wants to change the room because of the terrible noise. #Person1# will manage it tomorrow because all their rooms are booked today.","topic":"change a room"}
{"fname":"train_8261","dialogue":"#Person1#: To start with, tell me about your education please.\n#Person2#: Alright. I shall graduate from Columbia University of foreign studies next year. I major in international trade.\n#Person1#: Are you single or married?\n#Person2#: I'm still single. I'd rather secure mycareer before settling down in a family.\n#Person1#: That's the kind of man we're looking for. Our promotion work needs much travel so do you mind many business trips? There will be 6 to 10 times traveling abroad a month.\n#Person2#: 6 to 10? Oh, that is indeed.\n#Person1#: OK. So I would say this work is indeed demanding.\n#Person2#: Err, I think it will be a challenge for me, but I am glad to take it.\n#Person1#: It has been pleasant talking with you. We'll notify you of our final decision within one week.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mrs. Hudson, for your interview with me, I hope to see you again.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"#Person2# tells Mrs. Hudson #Person1#'s education and #Person1#'s marital status. Mrs. Hudson tells #Person1# the job needs much travel. #Person1# thinks it will be a challenge but #Person1#'s glad to take it.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8262","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Joy. I like Jimi Hendrix more than the Beatles.\n#Person2#: Jimi Hendrix was a great guitar player. But I think the Beatles were better than Hendrix.\n#Person1#: Why do you think so?\n#Person2#: They had great lyrics and great songs. It's a big band, Billy.\n#Person1#: But I still love Hendrix more than the Beatles.\n#Person2#: It seems that you are a big guitar fan, Billy.","summary":"Billy likes Jimi Hendrix more than the Beatles while Joy thinks the opposite.","topic":"musician discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8263","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, I'm Mary Bradley. On today's program, our special guest is Reid Hoffman, the man who started the amazingly successful in popular website, LinkedIn. Reid, you were the first CEO of LinkedIn. Tell us a little about your website.\n#Person2#: We basically provide a professional networking service, aimed at those looking to make connections within the business community.\n#Person1#: Oh, so it's like Twitter or Facebook for people looking for jobs, sharing photos, meeting people or chatting. That kind of thing?\n#Person2#: Not exactly. As a networking service, of course you can meet people and check with one another. Photos can be shared as well. But in order to make connections, you need to be introduced by someone else first.\n#Person1#: So if we didn't know each other, I would need someone who does know you to send an introduction message first. And you could either accept or reject it.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: In my notes, it says your website started in two thousand three. It only took you 3 years to make money. And by two thousand seven, you reached 10,000,000 users. Tell us about the most recent changes in your company.\n#Person2#: Jeff Weiner took over as CEO in two thousand and eight. Thanks to his hard work, we now have over 500 million members from 200 countries.","summary":"Mary Bradley is interviewing Reid Hoffman, the first CEO of LinkedIn. Reid tells Bradley about his website, explains how it works, and introduces its development.","topic":"LinkedIn"}
{"fname":"train_8264","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you clean your room today?\n#Person2#: No, not yet.\n#Person1#: Well, when were you planning on doing that?\n#Person2#: I'm going to clean it up later.\n#Person1#: Didn't I ask you to clean it up earlier?\n#Person2#: I'm going to clean it.\n#Person1#: I want you to vacuum in your room, and don't forget to dust everything.\n#Person2#: I know. I'll do it.\n#Person1#: Make sure you clean it up before you do anything else.\n#Person2#: I'm not going anywhere until later, so I'll clean it then.","summary":"#Person1# urges #Person2# to clean #Person2#'s room as #Person2# didn't clean it up as told.","topic":"clean the room"}
{"fname":"train_8265","dialogue":"#Person1#: Smells good! What ' s for breakfast?\n#Person2#: Well, since we are getting up so late, I decided to make a big breakfast!\n#Person1#: Nice! Brunch!\n#Person2#: Kind of, so I made scrambled and soft boiled eggs, some french toast and buttermilk pancakes!\n#Person1#: Wow! You really went all out! Did you make any coffee?\n#Person2#: Yeah, just the way you like it! I also put out some cereal and muesli if you feel like having something more light.\n#Person1#: Looks good! I ' ll squeeze us some fresh orange juice.\n#Person2#: Get the jam and butter while you are in there! Oh! And don ' t forget the syrup!","summary":"#Person2# made a big breakfast for #Person1# and #Person2# because they're getting up so late. #Person1#'s happy.","topic":"breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_8266","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening.\n#Person2#: Good evening.My wife and I would like a room, please.Is there any room available? We don't have a reservation.\n#Person1#: Let me see.Yes, we have one room left.You ' re lucky.It ' s the last one.\n#Person2#: Good.We ' re tired after driving all day, and we're looking forward to relaxing in a comfortable room.\n#Person1#: This room has two double beds.It ' s number 56 at the rear of the motel.It ' s quite a comfortable room.\n#Person2#: How much is it for one night? We only need it for tonight.We ' re going to continue our trip in the morning.\n#Person1#: It's forty-five dollars a night for two.Is anyone else traveling with you?\n#Person2#: No, it's just the two of us.\n#Person1#: Would you like to pay for the room in cash or with a credit card?\n#Person2#: Credit card.We don't like to carry much cash with us on our trips.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this registration card.Here is your key.You can park your car in front of our room.Check - out time is noon.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: Thank you, sir.Enjoy your stay with us.","summary":"#Person2# and his wife would like a room because they're tired after driving all day, then they take a room for one night and check in with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"find a room"}
{"fname":"train_8267","dialogue":"#Person1#: This looks wonderful, Madame Culot.\n#Person2#: Yes, it's very nice. All our foreign visitors enjoy it. The food is wonderfully well-prepared. Let me know if you need any help with the menu.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Mmm. Can you tell me about the terrine?\n#Person2#: Yes. A terrine is a kind of meat pate. It's meat turned into a paste. It sounds horrible but it's actually really good.\n#Person1#: Mmm. Maybe another time.\n#Person2#: You could try the ravioli. They are rather like your Chinese dumplings, and the sauce is delicious.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. I think I'll have the lamb for my main course. What does it come with?\n#Person2#: Well, you can have fries-French fries-or simple boiled potatoes.\n#Person1#: I'll have the potatoes. What are you having?\n#Person2#: I'm having my usual. I like the fish here. Would you like some wine?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. That would be lovely.","summary":"Madame Culot explains to #Person1# what a terrine is and recommends the ravioli. #Person1# finally orders the lamp with potatoes, and some wine while Madame Culoti's having her usual.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_8268","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've managed to reduce our energy consumption in our factory by about 15 per cent in the last two years.\n#Person2#: That's excellent. How have you managed that?\n#Person1#: Mainly because we've invested in a heat recovery system.\n#Person2#: What does that mean exactly?\n#Person1#: Well, we use the exhaust gases from our printing presses to provide energy to heat our dryers.\n#Person2#: What other sources of energy do you use?\n#Person1#: We don't use any fossil fuels. Most of our power comes from hydro-electric plants. We're hoping to use even more energy from alternative sources in the future - perhaps even wind power.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s managed to reduce energy consumption by a heat recovery system and explains how it works.","topic":"reduce energy consumption"}
{"fname":"train_8269","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'Ve decided to grow my own garden!\n#Person2#: What? You don't know the first thing about gardening!\n#Person1#: On the contrary, I have been reading a lot of books about the subject.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah? Tell me then, smarty pants, how will you go about setting up your garden?\n#Person1#: Well, first I need to buy some things, such as fertilizer, seeds and tools.\n#Person2#: What type of tools?\n#Person1#: You know, the basics. A rake, shovel, spade and a hoe.\n#Person2#: Right. Well it seems like you have all your bases covered. What's next?\n#Person1#: I'll till the soil and then sow the seeds. I'll then add some fertilizer and voila! Gardening all done!\n#Person2#: Well, good luck with your garden, especially considering we are in the dry season and it won't rain for the next three months!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the steps of growing a garden that #Person1# read from books related to gardening.","topic":"grow the garden"}
{"fname":"train_8270","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, your steamed crabs is coming.\n#Person2#: It looks delicious. Can you tell me how to enjoy it? It's my first time to eat it.\n#Person1#: Mix a little soya sauce, vinegar and sliced ginger on this plate and dip the meat in it before eating.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# how to eat the steamed crabs.","topic":"steamed crabs"}
{"fname":"train_8271","dialogue":"#Person1#: hey, Jimmy, you've been sitting in front of the TV all day. Anything interesting on TV?\n#Person2#: not really. Quite boring right now, actually. Mostly infomercials and public service announcements.\n#Person1#: why don't you turn off the TV and get outside? You need to get some fresh air.\n#Person2#: I know, I know. But my favorite show is on in a couple of minutes. It's the series finals, and I wouldn't miss it for the world!\n#Person1#: Really? What's the series about?\n#Person2#: well, it's about how an immigrant girl achieve her dream in America. It's a sitcom but really quite smart and really funny. I think you'd like it.\n#Person1#: it sounds interesting, but I am not a big fan of TV shows. They're time consuming and don't have much depth.\n#Person2#: I believe some shows are quite informative and interesting. Take this show for example, it examines American xenophobia and how it might conflict with the American dream, with hilarious results.\n#Person1#: really? that's interesting!\n#Person2#: yeah. Oh, here it comes! why don't we watch it together? they are going to have a court debate in this episode. It should be good.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll give it a go.","summary":"#Person1# suggests Jimmy who's been watching TV all day to get outside, but Jimmy wants to wait for his favorite show and tells #Person1# about it, then #Person1# gets interested and will watch it with Jimmy.","topic":"watch TV"}
{"fname":"train_8272","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there a lot of crime in your city?\n#Person2#: There's some, but I don't think it's a big problem. A lot of it is petty crime, burglary and car theft. There's very little major crime.\n#Person1#: It's the same in my city. We also have a lot of drug addicts. A lot of the crime is committed by drug addicts who need money for drugs.\n#Person2#: That happens in many places. In my city, there is a very good drug rehabilitation program. The police and courts are also tough on people who commit crimes, but I don't know if that's the reason for our relatively low crime rate.\n#Person1#: Some people believe that a tough approach is better. Other prefer a more lenient approach.\n#Person2#: I think that the best way to reduce crime is to spread wealth more evenly. If most people have similar amounts of money, they will not think of stealing from others.\n#Person1#: That's possible, but I'm not sure it would really happen like that.","summary":"#Person2#says there are some burglaries and car thefts in #Person2#'s city and #Person1# says there are many drug addicts in #Person1#'s city, then they talk about ways to reduce crimes.","topic":"crime"}
{"fname":"train_8273","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many people are there in your family?\n#Person2#: Five. Besides my parents and me, there are my brother and sister.\n#Person1#: That is a big family. How old is your sister?\n#Person2#: 15.\n#Person1#: What about your brother?\n#Person2#: He's not quite 25.\n#Person1#: Do you miss your family?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Do you often go home?\n#Person2#: No. But I write to them often.\n#Person1#: How often do you write to them?\n#Person2#: Once a month.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person1#'s family and the frequency #Person1# contacts them.","topic":"family"}
{"fname":"train_8274","dialogue":"#Person1#: Give me your hand. ( takes Rose's hand ) Close your eyes. Go on. ( Rose closes her eyes ) Step up. Now hold on to the rail. Keep your eyes closed ; don't peek.\n#Person2#: I'm not.\n#Person1#: Step up onto the rail. Hold on. Keep your eyes closed. Trust me?\n#Person2#: I trust you.\n#Person1#: All right, open your eyes. ( Rose opens her eyes. She stretches her arms, and Jack stands behind her, arms around her. )\n#Person2#: I'm fling, Jack. ( singing ) Come, Josephine, in my flying machine. Up she goes, and up she goes. . .","summary":"Jack takes Rose's hand to step onto the rail. When Rose opens her eyes, she feels like she's flying.","topic":"Titanic"}
{"fname":"train_8275","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's wonderful to be in the mountains after a hustle bustle week.\n#Person2#: Indeed. I love the smell of the grass and trees. They certainly refresh my mind.\n#Person1#: Can we stop here for a while? My backpack is very heavy.\n#Person2#: Sure. Did you hear anything? Look! An eagle is hovering in the sky.\n#Person1#: Let me see. It's not an eagle. I think it's a vulture.\n#Person2#: Yes. Will it hurt us?\n#Person1#: I don't think so. Let's walk by the stream. I am sure we can find the waterfall on the map.\n#Person2#: OK. I have a good pair of hiking boots. It should not be a big problem.\n#Person1#: I also brought a bottle of water and some provisions. If you are hungry, you can let me know.\n#Person2#: You are kind. Look there is a big tree over there, it looks like a thousand-year-old tree.\n#Person1#: Well, it is a birch tree. It is not as old as you think.\n#Person2#: How do you know?\n#Person1#: Because its trunk is not thick enough to be like a thousand-year-old tree.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are hiking in the mountain, and they are watching the animals, plants, and natural sceneries there.","topic":"hiking"}
{"fname":"train_8276","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! How are you doing?\n#Person2#: Good, thanks. How about you?\n#Person1#: Pretty good. Say, where are you living this semester?\n#Person2#: In No. 4 Dorm. I like dorm life. You will meet a lot of people and you don't have to cook. What about you?\n#Person1#: Oh, I am looking for an apartment. I prefer living off campus. I can study better.\n#Person2#: I hope you will find a place. Listen, I'd better go. I am going to be late for class.\n#Person1#: Okay, see you around.\n#Person2#: Take care.","summary":"#Person2# lives in No. 4 Dorm because #Person2# likes dorm life while #Person1#'s finding an apartment as #Person1# prefers living off campus.","topic":"accommodation"}
{"fname":"train_8277","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, you're early! Where's everyone?\n#Person2#: Well. . . I told them not to come. I made a reservation just for the two of us. I thought we could have an quiet evening all to ourselves.\n#Person1#: Oh. . . why?\n#Person2#: Jennifer, there's something I wanna ask you.\n#Person1#: Sure. What is it?\n#Person2#: Hmm. . . okay, here's the thing. I'Ve always seen you as more than just a friend, and I can't take it any more. I know you better than anyone, I know the pros and cons of your personality, I even know what side of the bed is yours! I think we would be great together, don't you?\n#Person1#: Are you serious? We'Ve been friends for years! We can't just change that overnight!\n#Person2#: I know! I never had the guts to tell you. . . until today. So, what do you say? Are you willing to give me a shot?\n#Person1#: I. . . I. . .","summary":"#Person2# expresses his love to Jennifer whom he's been friends for years out of the blue. Jennifer's astonished and is at a loss what to say.","topic":"confession"}
{"fname":"train_8278","dialogue":"#Person1#: more and more Chinese are marrying foreigners.\n#Person2#: that's true. But I have a low opinion of those women who go out with foreigners.\n#Person1#: oh, why?\n#Person2#: I think some Chinese wone marry foreigners for money while others just want to live abroad. There is no true love between them.\n#Person1#: I wouldn't say that's totally true. I've met many happy intercultural couples.\n#Person2#: well, then why aren't there many East-West couples where the man is a Chinese and the woman is a Westerner?\n#Person1#: I guess it's because the Chinese women are more attractive to Western men.\n#Person2#: or because they are less attractive to to Chinese men.\n#Person1#: what do you mean?\n#Person2#: you know, usually the woman is in her thirties and she is a left girl.\n#Person1#: a left girl? What's that?\n#Person2#: they're called that because they're left behind on the shelf. They're also known by their three H's---high diploma, high salary, and high degree. and they're also known as the three S's, single,\n#Person1#: you have a point here, but I believe some mixed marriages are based on true love.\n#Person2#: that'for sure but very few.","summary":"#Person2# thinks Chinese women marry foreigners just to live aboard while #Person1# doesn't agree. #Person2# thinks Chinese women are less attractive to Chinese men because they are left girls, but #Person1# believes some mixed marriages are based on true love.","topic":"marry foreigners"}
{"fname":"train_8279","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you believe the headlines?\n#Person2#: What are you reading?\n#Person1#: I'm reading about Michael Milliken, the Bond King.\n#Person2#: Didn't he sell worthless stocks to people or something? He got arrested for that, didn't he?\n#Person1#: He got arrested all right.\n#Person2#: If I remember, he got off with a light sentence. Something like three years in a minimum-security prison.\n#Person1#: Yup, that's him. He made millions of dollars selling bonds to people and ended up with a pile of cash when they became useless.\n#Person2#: I think the government fined him a small amount, and he kept the rest in his foreign bank accounts. He's still a millionaire.\n#Person1#: That's the kind of thing in America that gets me mad. Some guy pulls off a stock scheme and makes millions while spending the bare minimum sentence in jail.\n#Person2#: I know. And some poor guy that robs a liquor store makes $ 500 at most and ends up in jail for five to ten years.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the Michael Milliken, the Bond King, who got arrested for selling worthless stocks to people. #Person1# and #Person2# think the punishment on Michael is too light.","topic":"the bond king"}
{"fname":"train_8280","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have some photos here taken by myself. Would you like to see them?\n#Person2#: Sure. Speaking of photos, what type of film will be the best? You know, I'm planning a tour to Jiuzhaigou Valley.\n#Person1#: I would get Fuji 200 film for taking photos of natural beauty.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much. You're an expert.","summary":"#Person2#'s going to visit Jiuzhaigou Valley. #Person1# recommends Fuji 200 film for taking photos of natural beauty.","topic":"film recommendation"}
{"fname":"train_8281","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Martin. Have you been to any events yet?\n#Person2#: Yes I have. I went to the table tennis yesterday.\n#Person1#: Oh wow. How was it?\n#Person2#: Oh. It was great. I love Ma Lin. He's my favourite table tennis player. Have you seen anything yet?\n#Person1#: Oh I still haven't managed to get any tickets. I'd love to see something though.\n#Person2#: Well, let's go to the marathon tomorrow then! We can just stand by the side of the road.\n#Person1#: What a great idea.","summary":"Martin went to the table tennis yesterday while #Person1# hasn't been able to see any events, so Marting suggests seeing the marathon tomorrow.","topic":"events"}
{"fname":"train_8282","dialogue":"#Person1#: When do we get off the bus?\n#Person2#: I think we have a while longer.\n#Person1#: I feel like we've been on this bus forever.\n#Person2#: That's true.\n#Person1#: Are you sure we weren't supposed to get off already?\n#Person2#: I don't know.\n#Person1#: I thought you knew where we get off at.\n#Person2#: I wasn't really paying attention. I think we missed our stop.\n#Person1#: Seriously?\n#Person2#: Yeah, we definitely missed our stop.\n#Person1#: That's the last time I get on a bus with you.\n#Person2#: My bad. sorry!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# missed the bus stop because #Person2# wasn't paying attention. #Person1# gets angry with #Person2#.","topic":"miss the stop"}
{"fname":"train_8283","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I have left my key in my room. But I can't get in now.\n#Person2#: May I have your name and room number?\n#Person1#: I am Molopo and my room is 5022.\n#Person2#: OK. sir. Please go upstairs. Someone will open the door for you.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"Molopo left the key in his room so he can't get in. #Person2#'ll ask someone to open the door.","topic":"leave the key"}
{"fname":"train_8284","dialogue":"#Person1#: I believe that you called me?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi. Thanks for getting back to me quickly.\n#Person1#: Why did you call me?\n#Person2#: I was calling about your son.\n#Person1#: Did he do something wrong?\n#Person2#: Your son was acting up in class.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: He was talking and causing a disturbance during class.\n#Person1#: That's really not like him.\n#Person2#: If you could just talk to him, I would greatly appreciate it.\n#Person1#: I apologize, and I'll make sure he doesn't do that again.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about it, but thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# calls #Person1# to tell #Person1# #Person1#'s son was acting up in class. #Person1# apologizes and will talk to #Person1#'s son.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_8285","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever gotten a parking ticket?\n#Person2#: I've gotten a few.\n#Person1#: How many is a few?\n#Person2#: I've gotten about six.\n#Person1#: Have you paid all your tickets off?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've paid all of them off.\n#Person1#: How much is the fine?\n#Person2#: It's like $ 130 each ticket.\n#Person1#: That's not cheap at all.\n#Person2#: I got a parking ticket the other day.\n#Person1#: Pay it off, and they'll clear your record.\n#Person2#: I'm going to do that as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about parking tickets. #Person2# got one the other day, and #Person1# asks #Person2# to pay it off.","topic":"parking tickets"}
{"fname":"train_8286","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Adventure Tours. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to book a tour with adventure sports.\n#Person1#: Excellent! Our company has more than ten years of experience in the adventure tourism and sports field. Let me show you some options. This is our most popular choice, our river guides will take you on a whitewater rafting trip followed by a ride in a hot air balloon!\n#Person2#: I don't really think I'm ready to throw myself down a river full of jagged rocks in a rubber boat or go up in the air in a wicker basket held up by an oversize balloon. What else do you have?\n#Person1#: Well, in that case, we can take you hang gliding with one of our experienced instructors. It's the closest you can get to flying.\n#Person2#: What? You mean strap myself to a flimsy kite? No, thank you! Next!\n#Person1#: Mmm. OK. Well, why don't you tell me a little bit more about what you would like? We have everything from mountain biking, to rock climbing to street luge.\n#Person2#: I'm thinking something exciting but. safer.\n#Person1#: I have the perfect option, this package will take you on a hiking trip through the Himalayas for three days and afterwards there's a dog sledding journey!\n#Person2#: That's more like it!","summary":"#Person2# wants to book a tour of adventure sports. #Person1# recommends a whitewater rafting trip and hanging gliding, but #Person2# wants an exciting but safer trip. Then #Person1# recommends a package and #Person2# likes it.","topic":"Adventure Tours"}
{"fname":"train_8287","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is something wrong with my credit card.\n#Person2#: What's the problem?\n#Person1#: There is a charge on here that I never made.\n#Person2#: What charge was made?\n#Person1#: It was a charge for a $ 350 purse that I never bought.\n#Person2#: You didn't make this purchase?\n#Person1#: I think I would remember if I made a purchase that large.\n#Person2#: Sorry. When was this purse purchased?\n#Person1#: It was purchased on the 12th of November at 3\n#Person2#: We'll do an investigation and get to the bottom of this.\n#Person1#: In the meantime, do I have to pay for this charge?\n#Person2#: No. We'll take care of everything.","summary":"#Person1# claims that #Person1# got a charge that #Person1# never made. #Person2# asks for details and will do an investigation.","topic":"a wrong charge"}
{"fname":"train_8288","dialogue":"#Person1#: Remittance Advice, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to send some money to Hangzhou. Today, if possible.\n#Person1#: That's no problem. There are 3 ways you can do this, firstly you can send the money account to account, or you can choose to send cash to account or you can send cash to individual. Which service would you like?\n#Person2#: I think account to individual would be best. But which is the quickest way?\n#Person1#: If you choose our Urgent Remittance Service the money can be there within 2 hours. There will be a 1 % handling fee and then you need to pay 12 RMB for the Express Delivery Service.\n#Person2#: Right, that's fine. I'd like it to get there as quickly as possible.","summary":"#Person2# wants to send money to Hangzhou. #Person1# recommends three ways and #Person2# chooses the quickest way to send it.","topic":"send money"}
{"fname":"train_8289","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has someone already helped you?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. I'd like to buy a teapot.\n#Person1#: Which do you like best?\n#Person2#: That colored one is very beautiful. It may suit my furniture. How much do you ask for it?\n#Person1#: 360 yuan.\n#Person2#: Show it to me, Please. Can you get me another? It's scratched a little bit here.\n#Person1#: Sorry, sir. This is the last one we have in stock.\n#Person2#: I do like it. Can you come down a bit?\n#Person1#: I can give you a 10 % discount.\n#Person2#: That's still too much. Can you lower the price further?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid that's the best we can do.\n#Person2#: If so, I'd better try another store.","summary":"#Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in choosing a teapot. #Person2# bargains with #Person1# but #Person1# won't budge, so #Person2#'ll try another store.","topic":"buy a teapot"}
{"fname":"train_8290","dialogue":"#Person1#: Last month, we only had 40 hits on our site. Our products and prices are good, but the problem is that no one knows about our website.\n#Person2#: If we want to get this internet business off the ground, we've got to do something fast.\n#Person1#: We need to maximize the chances that our site will be at the top of search engine lists, but I'm not sure how to do it.\n#Person2#: We've got to put more buzz words into the page text, so it will pop up when people search about our kind of products.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you're right. We've got to get the most popular phrases there. . . How else can we boost site traffic?\n#Person2#: I think one of the least costly ways to attract business is to ask some of our neighboring sites to offer links to our page inside of theirs. If they have related services, they may be willing to help us out.\n#Person1#: I guess we could also put out a few advertisements for our website inside of the search engine. I would like to find the most effective way to let people know about our site and our products.","summary":"The company's website had few hits last month, so #Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to boost the site traffic.","topic":"problems"}
{"fname":"train_8291","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I know when to tell EDD that have I started a new job?\n#Person2#: Work is work, whether it's a part-time or temporary job or a full-time gig.\n#Person1#: So I guess I have to report that I'Ve found a little bit of work.\n#Person2#: All you need to do is fill in the blanks correctly on the Continued Claim Form, and the EDD Office will take care of the rest.\n#Person1#: What about if I find a job that I know will only last for a couple of weeks? Can I take it?\n#Person2#: It is to your advantage to work as much as you can.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to fill in the blanks correctly on the Continued Claim Form and the EDD office will know #Person1# has started the new job.","topic":"a new job"}
{"fname":"train_8292","dialogue":"#Person1#: What course did you like best?\n#Person2#: Project Management. I was very interested in this course when I was a student. And I think it's very useful for my present work.\n#Person1#: Do you feel that you have received a good general training?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have studied in an English training program and a computer training program since I graduated from university. I am currently studying Finance at a training school.","summary":"#Person2# likes project management best and #Person2# thinks #Person2#'s received a good general training.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8293","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does Tom drink a lot?\n#Person2#: Yes, he does. He of ten has had one to many. But I advised him not to drink too much, he just boasted that he had hollow legs and nobody had ever drunk him under the table.\n#Person1#: That's a problem. He has sort of Dutch courage and that will egg him on in doing anything.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Tom drinks a lot. #Person1# thinks it's a problem.","topic":"drinking problems"}
{"fname":"train_8294","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any seat preference, madam?\n#Person2#: Yes, could you please put me in the non-smoking section?\n#Person1#: Would you like a window seat?\n#Person2#: Yes, if any one is available. But not over the wing.\n#Person1#: I am sorry, there is no window seat in the non-smoking room.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter, I will take an aisle seat.","summary":"#Person2# wants to sit in the non-smoking section and will take an aisle seat.","topic":"seat preference"}
{"fname":"train_8295","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have the owners answered back with a counter-offer for my offer to purchase the house?\n#Person2#: In response to your offer, the sellers have decided to counter-offer three hundred and thirty-five thousand dollars.\n#Person1#: That sounds pretty good to me, but I am not sure what to do.\n#Person2#: You can accept this offer or decline it and come up with another offer.\n#Person1#: If I make another offer and they refuse, then what?\n#Person2#: Personally, I would consider making one more offer, but it is up to you to decide what to do.\n#Person1#: Let's try going with three hundred and thirty thousand dollars for a counter-offer.\n#Person2#: I will contact the sellers with your current offer.\n#Person1#: Do you think that this will move along fairly quickly?\n#Person2#: Usually the response to the second offer moves along a bit more quickly than the first one.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the sellers decided to counter-offer for #Person1#'s offer to purchase the house. #Person1# then decides to make one more offer with #Person2#'s advice.","topic":"a counter-offer"}
{"fname":"train_8296","dialogue":"#Person1#: This one looks great! I love the seashore.\n#Person2#: So do I. The sun. . . the sand. . . the ocean!\n#Person1#: And listen to this! What do you think of sailing, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing?\n#Person2#: Oh, Tom! They sound fantastic. I really like all those things.\n#Person1#: Yeah. . . me, too.\n#Person2#: Well, except fishing. To be honest, I hate fishing, but I love all the others.\n#Person1#: Hey! Look at this! We can stay in a big hotel or we can stay in a little cabin by the beach.\n#Person2#: You know. I really don't those big hotels.\n#Person1#: Neither do I. Let's stay in a cabin. It'll be much nicer right beside the ocean.","summary":"Tom and #Person2# are planning a vacation. They love to go the seashore, go sailing, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing, and stay in a cabin.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_8297","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, you're new here, aren't you? What's your name?\n#Person2#: Sally.\n#Person1#: Want to come and play?\n#Person2#: I'd like to, but I can't, My mum sys I've got to stay and help her. It's my brother's birthday and we're having a party, too.\n#Person1#: Oh, you've got a brother, have you?\n#Person2#: Yes, not very far away. Cathy, my sister-in-law, works in the bookshop over there. They've got a new baby called Liz. I mean Elizabeth really, and we call her Liz.\n#Person1#: Is that your mum over there calling you?\n#Person2#: No, that's my Aunt May, my mum's twin sister. I'd better go. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# invites Sally, a newcomer here, to play. Sally has to help her mother with her brother's birthday party and tells #Person1# about her family.","topic":"a newcomer"}
{"fname":"train_8298","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you meet me at 7 o'clock on Friday?\n#Person2#: No, I won't finish work until 7: 30.\n#Person1#: Well, what about 8?\n#Person2#: That only gives me half an hour, but... OK, I'll see you at 8 o'clock at the usual place.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will meet at 8 at the usual place.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_8299","dialogue":"#Person1#: My grades are not bad, but not good enough. I know I didn't study at all this semester. Now I have to work very hard next semester to keep my scholarship.\n#Person2#: I'll see you in the library, then.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# has to work hard to keep #Person1#'s scholarship.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8300","dialogue":"#Person1#: I missed the weather report this morning. What did it say?\n#Person2#: Cloudy, with a strong wind from the north. The highest temperature during the day will be two below zero. At night it will drop to ten below zero.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# what the weather report said this morning.","topic":"the weather report"}
{"fname":"train_8301","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Phil: Have you ever been to a Japanese public bath? I hear it's quite an experience.\n#Person2#: Yes, and what an experience.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, it's nothing like visiting a swimming pool in the States.\n#Person1#: Well, what do you do when you go to a public bath?\n#Person2#: First, you take off your shoes before you enter.\n#Person1#: Okay.\n#Person2#: Then, you pay an entrance fee to the man or woman at the front counter. [Um-huh]. Next, you get undressed in the dressing room. And I was very surprised ... and a little embarrassed to see that the woman who took my money was sitting on a platform where she had a clear view of the men's side of the dressing room. [Really?] This allows the workers to keep an eye on the patrons' belongings while they are in the bath.\n#Person1#: Wow. And do you wear a bathing suit or something?\n#Person2#: Oh no! You don't wear anything. Then you go into the main bathing area and wash your body while sitting on a small stool about 40 centimeters high.\n#Person1#: On a stool!?\n#Person2#: Yeah. It was really hard getting used to bathing in that position. Sometimes, even, people wash each other's backs.\n#Person1#: Oh really. So, what do you do after that?\n#Person2#: Well, after you've rinsed off all the soap, they usually have two or three large baths where you can soak for a while.\n#Person1#: Do you actually share the bath with other people?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Traditionally, the bath played an important role in the community. It gave neighbors an opportunity to socialize while bathing.\n#Person1#: Huh. Interesting.\n#Person2#: When you're all done bathing, people relax in the dressing room by watching TV, drinking tea or juice, or talking to friends. It's quite an experience.","summary":"Phil tells #Person1# it's quite an experience to go to a Japanese bath, which is so different from visiting a swimming pool in the States. Then, he tells #Person1# about what he does when he goes to a Japanese bath in detail.","topic":"a public bath"}
{"fname":"train_8302","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm afraid I have to return this sweater. \n#Person2#: May I ask if there's anything wrong with it? \n#Person1#: You see, there is a run at the neck. \n#Person2#: Oh, sorry. But do you want to change it for another one? \n#Person1#: No, thank you. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to return the sweater because there's a run at the neck.","topic":"return the sweater"}
{"fname":"train_8303","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how did you meet Bill? \n#Person2#: I met him through a computer bulletin board. \n#Person1#: Oh, really? Which bulletin board? \n#Person2#: It was one I used down at the local coffee house called the San Francisco Net. It's been around since around 1991. \n#Person1#: I've heard about that, but I've never tried it. \n#Person2#: You ought to. One dollar buys you 15 minutes of computer time. A Chat session links you with cappuccino sippers in other cafes and also to home computers on the network. \n#Person1#: I have no desire to talk on a network with a bunch of strangers. \n#Person2#: That's the whole point. All your inhibitions disappear because you can't see the other person. This network allows you to talk to people whom you normally wouldn't talk to. \n#Person1#: I just want a private conversation with one other person. \n#Person2#: You can do that. A private session lets two people talk alone. This techno-chat program lets you talk about anything with everybody, without prejudice because you can't see them. \n#Person1#: Well, maybe I'll tag along and watch how you talk. \n#Person2#: That's fine with me, but we'll have to get there early. Because after 8 pm, there is always a long line. \n#Person1#: It's that popular? \n#Person2#: It sure is. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about a computer bulletin board allowing people to talk to strangers on a network and suggests #Person1# try it. #Person1# gets interested and will tag long and watch how #Person2# talk.","topic":"computer bulletin board"}
{"fname":"train_8304","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, what's new? \n#Person2#: Not much. Just sitting here eating some Chinese food. Is that the paper? Why don't you open it and tell me my horoscope? \n#Person1#: Ok, wait a minute ... let's see. I'm a Taurus, and it says, Mars is in the third house, and is soon to eclipse Venus. I don't know what that means, but then it says, Your charm and drive will win others over to your way of thinking. Remember to be positive. Sounds good to me. \n#Person2#: What about Gemini? What's the prediction? \n#Person1#: Since Mercury has crossed paths with Jupiter, your fortunes are falling. Bad luck will follow you today, and you will lose that which you value. Be careful. \n#Person2#: That sounds bad! I'm really worried, what should I do? Maybe I should go home and stay in the rest of the day. \n#Person1#: But we have a date tonight! You can't stay at home because of a stupid horoscope. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the horoscope, which predicts that #Person1#'s charm will win others over while #Person2#'s fortunes are falling, leaving #Person2# worried.","topic":"horoscope"}
{"fname":"train_8305","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your garden is looking very beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful. \n#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers? \n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they? \n#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune the hedge. \n#Person1#: The lower branches on that tree are hanging very low. Would you like me to cut them off for you? \n#Person2#: Thank you! That would be very kind of you. I have a saw in the garden shed. \n#Person1#: When the lower branches are removed, you'll be able to sit under the tree. \n#Person2#: Tomorrow, I'll cut the grass. Then the garden will look perfect. \n#Person1#: Just make sure children don't play in the flower beds and destroy the flowers. ","summary":"#Person1# appreciates #Person2#'s garden. #Person1# offers to cut off the lower branches for #Person2#, and #Person2#'ll cut the grass tomorrow.","topic":"tender a garden"}
{"fname":"train_8306","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sofia, I've just confirmed our flight online and it looks like will be delayed by an hour. The flight is now scheduled to leave at 4:00 due to the heavy wind.\n#Person2#: Then we're in trouble. We won't be able to get to Chicago by 6:00 for the dinner with Mr. O'Neill.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll talk to him. I'm going to call him to speak about our report.\n#Person2#: Don't forget to apologize to him about being late.","summary":"#Person1# tells Sofia their flight would be delayed. Sofia worries they can't catch the dinner with Mr. O'Neil in Chicago, so #Person1# will talk to Mr. O'Neill.","topic":"delayed flight"}
{"fname":"train_8307","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alice, fancy that.\n#Person2#: Yeah, Bruce. Fancy meeting you here.\n#Person1#: I am here to refresh myself. I would like to feast my eyes on an excellent rugby game.\n#Person2#: What is that?\n#Person1#: It is the rugby game between at Yale and Harvard University a yearly event.It is also regarded as the glory fight for the 2 universities. It is the American version of the Oxford in Cambridge boat race.\n#Person2#: That must be a big shot, I do not care about sports that much in the spare time. Can you tell me more?\n#Person1#: You are finding the right person, my pleasure. This rugby game started in one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five and has been held 133 times. Usually taking place in November. The 2 universities take turns to be the host.\n#Person2#: I know there are always cut throat competitions between the 2 universities, can it be seen as a kind of competition?\n#Person1#: Yeah, exactly. Both universities counting much on it.\n#Person2#: I bet the scene must be fantastic.\n#Person1#: You set it. The stadium is full of audience. Whether it is in Yale or in Harvard, students have their own way of celebrating, such as waving flags, singing or showing logos. Both teams have their own colors and choirs.\n#Person2#: I just couldn't help watching it.","summary":"Bruce meets up with Alice. Bruce is going to watch a rugby game between Yale and Harvard University and tells Alice about it, then Alice gets interested in the game.","topic":"a rugby game"}
{"fname":"train_8308","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why did you decide to publicize climate change in this way?\n#Person2#: Well, I was really upset about some countries failure to sign up pollution control agreements. It felt like the science wasn't getting understood by the politicians, so I decided to look into what I personally could do, that led me to dream up a cartoon character called Mr. Carbon. We all know somebody like him, he's climate ignorant and makes no effort to save energy. Of course, factories are the obvious bad character in the real world, but I couldn't do much about them.\n#Person1#: So, are we going to see him in scenes like we get in disaster movies?\n#Person2#: That's pretty unlikely, it's hard to make a box office success. But he certainly gives cause for concern. People are becoming more aware of the climate change.\n#Person1#: So you came up with the idea of another cartoon character, Mrs. Green.\n#Person2#: Yes, now, she pays attention to little things, uses low energy light bulbs doesn't leave the TV on standby. Goes in for recycling. As well as making a contribution to the climate, she'll save $150,000 over her lifetime.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how #Person2# camp up with the idea to publicize climate change in creating a cartoon movie led by the characters called Mr. Carbon and Mrs. Green.","topic":"climate change"}
{"fname":"train_8309","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: I'm coloring in a coloring book.\n#Person1#: Aren't those for children?\n#Person2#: This is an adult coloring book. My boss actually told me about them, and she bought a book for all of her employees. Look, I'll show you my artwork.\n#Person1#: Wow, those pictures are very impressive. You're a great artist.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm just making sure to color inside the lines. It's fun though, that I find it to be very relaxing. It's nice to sit down and color after a stressful day at work.","summary":"#Person2#'s coloring in an adult coloring book bought by #Person2#'s boss. #Person1# admires #Person2#'s pictures.","topic":"a coloring book"}
{"fname":"train_8310","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ah, Vera, it's great that you've come with me during our lunch break to do some shopping. I need to buy a suit to go to a wedding. And I have to look very smart.\n#Person2#: I will make sure of that, Rob. Everybody says I have good taste. I've always chosen my husband's and my son's clothes. Rob, I love that gray suit in the window.\n#Person1#: Wow, it looks really smart actually. But I like black best.\n#Person2#: Well, you can try it first.","summary":"Rob thanks Vera for going shopping with him. Vera helps him choose a suit for a wedding.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_8311","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss, would you like to try this free sample of our new suntan cream?\n#Person2#: Sure, why not?\n#Person1#: This is a new product of company this year. It's oil-free.\n#Person2#: I see. It feels very light on the skin.\n#Person1#: It gives your skin a very natural healthy look.\n#Person2#: I like the cool smell, too.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# try the new oil-free suntan cream.","topic":"try the new product"}
{"fname":"train_8312","dialogue":"#Person1#: How time flies! We have been in Beijing for almost 4 years.\n#Person2#: yes, I can still recall the days when we were all seniors at college. I asked you whether you would go back to your hometown or not.\n#Person1#: yeah, feels like yesterday. Now I'm almost settled down here. We're planning to buy an apartment and tie the knot.\n#Person2#: congratulations! I hope when you hold the wedding ceremony, I'm still residing in Beijing.\n#Person1#: thank you. Is your company going to move to other cities?\n#Person2#: no, I'm planning to quit this job and go back to work in my hometown after the spring festival.\n#Person1#: why is that?\n#Person2#: well, I still can't adjust to the fast pace of city life.\n#Person1#: yeah, the hustle and bustle is really difficult to handle.\n#Person2#: that's right. I work extremely hard, and try my best to adapt to the lifestyle here, but I don't feel any sense of belonging here.\n#Person1#: I understand your position. Perhaps it's time to stop floating and go back to where you belong. You'll feel much better with your family around.\n#Person2#: yeah, I think so.","summary":"#Person1#'s about to settle down in Beijing but #Person2# plans to quit the job and go back to #Person2#'s hometown because #Person2# can't adjust to the fast pace of city life and doesn't have a sense of belonging.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_8313","dialogue":"#Person1#: Reception. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I locked myself out. May I borrow a duplicate key for Room 201?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Where are you now?\n#Person2#: I'm right outside my room.\n#Person1#: OK. Just wait where you are. I'll send someone up to help you.","summary":"#Person1# will send someone to help #Person2#, who is locked out.","topic":"hotel service"}
{"fname":"train_8314","dialogue":"#Person1#: How happy you are! Next Monday is your wedding day. Congratulations!\n#Person2#: Thank you!\n#Person1#: Fred is really a good guy. And he loves you so much.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I'm lucky to be his wife.\n#Person1#: He's after your own heart, it is important.\n#Person2#: So he will make a perfect husband. Make sure you will be here next Monday.\n#Person1#: I promise!","summary":"#Person1# congratulates on #Person2#'s wedding and compliments Fred, the bridegroom. #Person2# thinks he'll make a perfect husband.","topic":"congratulation"}
{"fname":"train_8315","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a sweet tooth. I can not help but think about having something sweet between meals.\n#Person2#: A new candy shop just opened around the corner last week. They have a variety of candies and it is always full of people.\n#Person1#: That sounds really attractive. Let's go to that candy shop now.\n#Person2#: Are you serious? It is always crowded with many people.\n#Person1#: why not? I would like to buy some candies. Since there are so many people, I think they must have delicious candy.\n#Person2#: Look at the candy bar over there. It is so colorful and tasty.\n#Person1#: They have lollypops, chocolate drops, fruit candy, mints, pearbrittles and toffee. They are in different colors and flavors.\n#Person2#: I want to get a big bag and buy a little of everything.\n#Person1#: Me too. I finally understand why a small shop like this can always befilmed with dozens of people.\n#Person2#: To be honest, I care only about whether I can have some delicious candy eat. I couldn't care less about whether the shop is popular or not.\n#Person1#: You are a candy terminator. Be careful or you'll get a lot of cavities.\n#Person2#: That is true. Speaking of cavities, I am starting to feel something is wrong with my teeth now. Let's get more strawberry chocolate drops before we go home.\n#Person1#: You really can't live without candy.","summary":"#Person1# has a sweet tooth. #Person1# and #Person2# go to a new candy shop which just opened but is always crowded. #Person1# finds various kinds of sweets in the shop. #Person2# cares only about candies and #Person1# warns #Person2# of cavities.","topic":"buy candies"}
{"fname":"train_8316","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you believe in horoscope fortune-telling?\n#Person2#: I used to be an atheist. But in recent months, I couldn't but form a more favorable opinion of horoscope.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting. Have you been involved in any mystery?\n#Person2#: Not exactly, except that I find horoscope predictions increasingly accurate. I came upon a website which sends me an up-dated message by e-mail each day forecasting my experience in detail. It is amazing to find these forecasts largely in line with my daily life.\n#Person1#: What did it say about you then?\n#Person2#: For example, the message for the day before yesterday notified me that I, as a Leo guy, was to have some ' unusual experience in food and drink. And as it turned out, the reality matched this prediction well. Lasi night, I was treated to a dinner party by Mr. Lee.\n#Person1#: But it must have been only a coincidence. That's the only way superstition wins over science.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. You can never tell whether such-and-such is science or sheer fraud. If horoscope is really something deceptive, how come quite a size of proportion of young people think highly of it.\n#Person1#: For fun. It serves as a shared topic to them. While they claim to consult the predictions constantly and marvel at their ' accuracy'. they do not necessarily take them seriously. When it that these predictions are matched by their real-life experiences, they delight in spreading the thrill with friends. But if there isn't any correlation between reality and predictions, they just grin, forget about them, and go on living as usual.","summary":"#Person2# finds horoscope predictions increasingly accurate and explains with examples from #Person2#'s daily life. #Person1# thinks it's just a coincidence but #Person2# says young people think highly of horoscope. #Person1# thinks they are just for fun and only spreads the predictions matching their life.","topic":"discuss horoscope fortune-telling"}
{"fname":"train_8317","dialogue":"#Person1#: Yesterday was April the first.\n#Person2#: Was it quite special?\n#Person1#: Not for the others, but for me. I was in the library going over my lessons when suddenly one of my roommates came in. He told me that I was wanted on the phone in my dormitory, and that person would call me again several minutes later.\n#Person2#: Did you hurry back to the bedroom?\n#Person1#: Yes. I went back to the dorm only to find my roommates laughing and shouting ' April Fool, April Fool '.\n#Person2#: Oh, your classmates took you in.\n#Person1#: Only then did I realize it was April Fools' Day.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the trick #Person1#'s roommates played on #Person1# on April Fools' Day.","topic":"April Fools' Day"}
{"fname":"train_8318","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Cody, how did practicing go this week?\n#Person2#: Well I had several tests and an oral presentation this week so I didn't get a chance to memorize the second page, but I think I mastered the tricky section.\n#Person1#: Great! Warm up with some scales and arpeggios first. Good, good. This week, work on keeping the rhythm steady when you play the last part with the sixteenth note. Now let's take a look at this part, shall we?\n#Person2#: Charles? Before I start I was wondering if it was ok if I put a small crescendo in here and then decrescendo back to pianissimo again over here?\n#Person1#: It might work. I'll have to hear it. Show me what you'Ve done.\n#Person2#: It was horrible! I played it much better at home!\n#Person1#: It's just nerves. Just play the right hand for now. One two three four five six, ta ti tri-ple-ti. Good, good. Don't forget the accidentals! The key signature says that note should be a G-sharp b\n#Person2#: Is that better?\n#Person1#: Yes, much better. Watch where you lift your foot off the pedal. What was that?\n#Person2#: Sorry! The stretch for that octave is always hard to make.\n#Person1#: That's ok, keep going, you're moving ahead by leaps and bounds. Watch your dynamics! Keep your elbows lifted. Remember to stroke the keys, don't pound. That's better! Remember that as a pianist!","summary":"Cody is busy with schoolwork but has mastered the tricky section of the second page. Charles gives him this week's assignment. Charles listens to Cody's playing piano and instructs him. Charles thinks Cody has made great progress.","topic":"practicing piano"}
{"fname":"train_8319","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Ted. What are you up to this Friday?\n#Person2#: Well, I have the day off from work.\n#Person1#: That's great! Do you have any plans?\n#Person2#: Well, I'Ve been working so hard lately, so I'll probably just take it easy.\n#Person1#: Sounds nice.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'll probably just stay in and relax. Maybe watch a few movies.\n#Person1#: Can I stop by?\n#Person2#: Sure. Any time.","summary":"Ted tells #Person1# he'll stay in and relax on his day off work this Friday.","topic":"Friday plan"}
{"fname":"train_8320","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think that climate change is responsible for the recent floods?\n#Person2#: It could be. There are floods in this country almost every year, but in recent years they have been more widespread and more frequent.\n#Person1#: It seems that the climate in this country is changing.\n#Person2#: The summers are hotter. The last three summers have been the hottest for the past 200 years. There have also been stronger winds.\n#Person1#: I think that the changing climate is a sign that we are causing too much damage to the environment.\n#Person2#: I think you're right. Climate change naturally over time, but I think that human activities are speeding up the change. I wish that government would join together and try to resolve the problem.\n#Person1#: Me too. If we don't do something soon, It might be too late.","summary":"#Person2# thinks climate change could be responsible for the recent floods. #Person1# and #Person2# think climate changes because of too much environmental damage and the government should do something.","topic":"climate change"}
{"fname":"train_8321","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, John, how was your vacation?\n#Person2#: Awesome, we went to Australia and New Zealand.\n#Person1#: That must have been wonderful. Do anything interesting?\n#Person2#: Well, we went bungee jumping when we were in Australia.\n#Person1#: Wow! Isn't that dangerous?\n#Person2#: A little, but the rush was worth it.\n#Person1#: Tell me about it.\n#Person2#: We jumped off a bridge and fell 500 feet before the bungee cord caught us.\n#Person1#: 500 feet! I would never be able to do that.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it was scary, but exhilarating.","summary":"John tells #Person1# about his vacation in Australia and New Zealand, especially the bungee jumping.","topic":"vacation experience"}
{"fname":"train_8322","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you remember John from head office?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Have you heard what happened to him?\n#Person2#: No, what?\n#Person1#: He had his car stolen. Actually he was kidnapped while he was in the car.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Well, apparently, he was just getting into his car-he'd parked it in one of those underground multi-story things-he was just getting in and suddenly three guys with guns opened the back doors of the car and got in.\n#Person2#: Crikey. Where did this happen?\n#Person1#: In Taichung, I think.\n#Person2#: Oh, right, I hear they have a lot of this kind of problem down there.\n#Person1#: Really? Well, anyway, they pointed their guns at him and said, you know, keep calm and drive out. . . . we don't want to hurt you. . . we just want your car.\n#Person2#: So what happened?\n#Person1#: Well, he drove out, and when he got to the booth to pay the attendant, he pretended to have an epileptic fit, you know, to scare the thieves away. The attendant was no help at all, even though the guys were holding guns in plain view, he did nothing.\n#Person2#: That's terrible.\n#Person1#: Yes, makes you think, doesn't it?\n#Person2#: So what happened next?\n#Person1#: Well, he kept on pretending to have a fit, so they freaked out and just ran away.\n#Person2#: Well, he sure was lucky.\n#Person1#: I'll say.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about John's experience of being kidnapped in Taichung. He was pointed at with guns by three guys but he scared away the thieves by pretending to have an epileptic fit.","topic":"kidnapping"}
{"fname":"train_8323","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just received a phone call for an interview next week.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! This is your first interview ever.\n#Person1#: thank you, but I'm nervous. I don't know what to do. Could you tell me what should I do before an interview?\n#Person2#: sure, you should prepare so that you can give proper response when you're being interviewed.\n#Person1#: yeah, besides my personal introduction, what else should I prepare?\n#Person2#: you should collect as much information about the company and the position you're applying for as you can. It is important to show that you've done some research into the company. The interviewers will be pleased if they find you know the company well.\n#Person1#: then what should I do when I'm being interviewed?\n#Person2#: smile at the interviewers and look them in their eyes while trying to persuade them to select you. Try to act natural, let your personality, ability and interpersonal skills shine through the interview\n#Person1#: are there any other things I should pay attention to?\n#Person2#: yeah, wear formal clothes to your interview and do be punctual. That'll leave your interviewers with a good first impression.","summary":"#Person2# offers #Person1# suggestions about job interviews. #Person2# suggests collecting information about the company and the job and tells #Person1# about what to pay attention to when being interviewed.","topic":"interview preparation"}
{"fname":"train_8324","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. How are you?\n#Person2#: I'm very worried, doctor\n#Person1#: Oh? What are you worried about?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid that I'm very ill.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Why do you think so?\n#Person2#: Because I feel tired all the time, even when I wake up in the morning. I find very difficult to do any work. I have no appetite. My wife cooks me delicious meals but I can only eat a little.\n#Person1#: How do you sleep?\n#Person2#: Very badly, doctor.\n#Person1#: Do you find it difficult to get to sleep, or do you wake up early?\n#Person2#: Both, doctor. I never get to sleep until two o'clock and I always wake up at five.\n#Person1#: Are you worried about anything?\n#Person2#: Well, yes, I am. I'm worried about my work. I've just taken a new job. I earn a lot of money but it's difficult work. I'm always afraid of making a mistake.\n#Person1#: I see. please take off your shirt and lie down on the couch.\n#Person2#: Yes, doctor. ( The doctor examines the patient )\n#Person1#: Well, there's nothing very much wrong with you, I'm glad to say. You're working too hard and worrying too much. Do you take much exercise?\n#Person2#: No, doctor. I never have enough time for exercise. I start work very early in the morning and finish late in the evening. Then I can't get to sleep. Can you give me some medicine to help me to sleep?\n#Person1#: I can, but I'm not going to. You don't need medicine. You need advice. Don't work so hard. Too much work is bad for you. Don't worry about your work. It's silly to worry. Take regular exercise.\n#Person2#: But I may lose my job, doctor! It's hard to get a job like mine.\n#Person1#: Then get an easier one, even if you earn less money. Which would you rather have, health or wealth?\n#Person2#: You're right, doctor. It's more important to be healthy than wealthy. I'll change my job. I'm grateful for your advice.\n#Person1#: Come and see me again in a month's time. I think you'll be a different man!","summary":"#Person2# feels tired all the time, has no appetite, and can't sleep well as #Person2# is worried about the new job. #Person1# examines #Person2# and tells #Person2# #Person2# doesn't need medicine but advice. #Person1# suggests #Person2# stop worrying, take exercise, and get an easier job.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_8325","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to buy one of these refrigerators. Do I have to pay in cash?\n#Person2#: No, we have an easy-payment plan. One-third down, and the balance in six months.\n#Person1#: Fine. Will you work out the details, please?\n#Person2#: Certainly. Would you sit here please? I'll call our credit manager.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: It's just a formality, but for hire purchase we usually require references.\n#Person1#: What kind of references do you need?\n#Person2#: Perhaps your employer could supply us with one.\n#Person1#: I'm sure he could, but I prefer not to bother him. Would my bank do?\n#Person2#: Certainly. A simple letter from your bank would be quite satisfactory.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a refrigerator. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can pay by an easy-payment plan and explains it in detail.","topic":"easy-payment plan"}
{"fname":"train_8326","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are we going to visit today?\n#Person2#: We are going to the national park.\n#Person1#: Really? I have heard there are many famous national park in the US, which one exactly?\n#Person2#: The Yellow Rock National Park.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. I will see the Old Faithful for myself.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they're going to the Yellow Rock National Park. #Person1#'s excited.","topic":"tour plan"}
{"fname":"train_8327","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to practice your driving right now?\n#Person2#: No problem. We can do it right now.\n#Person1#: Are you buckled up?\n#Person2#: All right. Now what do I do?\n#Person1#: Start the car.\n#Person2#: Which way do you want me to go?\n#Person1#: Take a left.\n#Person2#: How far do you want me to go?\n#Person1#: I'll tell you when to stop.\n#Person2#: Just make sure to tell me beforehand.\n#Person1#: We're back now, so why don't you try parking?\n#Person2#: Well, that was fun. Let's do it again soon.","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# to practice driving and gives #Person2# instructions. #Person2# wants to do it again.","topic":"practise driving"}
{"fname":"train_8328","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Is this the bus I should take to get to the Central Park?\n#Person2#: Yes. But you have to transfer to Bus No. 28.\n#Person1#: Where should I change for the Park?\n#Person2#: At Tinge Depot.\n#Person1#: But I don't know which stop is Tinge Depot.\n#Person2#: I will remind you to get off.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to get to the Central Park by bus.","topic":"offer directions"}
{"fname":"train_8329","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, I was talking to the travel agent about where we might be taking our vacation this year.\n#Person2#: I am going fishing in Alaska with my friend, Mark.\n#Person1#: What are you talking about?\n#Person2#: What's wrong with heading out with Mark for vacation?\n#Person1#: You and I have been together for a whole year, and our vacation time should be about the two of us!\n#Person2#: Really? Who made that rule up?\n#Person1#: With that attitude, I don't really think we have much more to discuss here.\n#Person2#: That works for me!","summary":"John will go fishing with Mark but #Person1# thinks John should spend the vacation with #Person1#. #Person1# gets angry about John's attitude.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_8330","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! So many students crowded in. More than I excepted, we are lucky to arrive in hour earlier. Or else we definedly have problems to getting good seats.\n#Person2#: I learned my lesson from the last experience. I didn't arrive early enough. So I ended up with a terrible seat, All the way up in the front row. It was one of my worst movie experiences ever.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I hate sitting in the front row.\n#Person2#: By the way, it was really thoughtful if you to get me the ticket. I really appreciate it, I'll buy some popcorn, and drinks for us.\n#Person1#: That would be great.\n#Person2#: I'll be back as soon as possible. Oh, I almost forgot I'd better hold on to my ticket stop in case of they let me in.\n#Person1#: Ok.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# arrive at the cinema early to get good seats. #Person2# thanks #Person1# for buying the tickets so #Person2# will buy popcorns and drinks.","topic":"at the cinema"}
{"fname":"train_8331","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to need a taxi.\n#Person2#: You don't have to restrict yourself to a taxi. We can offer you a private vehicle.\n#Person1#: A private vehicle, huh? No, a taxi is okay.\n#Person2#: Some people find a limo to be much more comfortable than a taxi.\n#Person1#: No, I wouldn't be caught dead in a limo.\n#Person2#: No upgrade of any kind. And where might you be going?\n#Person1#: I'm headed to Rockefeller Center.\n#Person2#: When shall I tell the taxi to be here?\n#Person1#: Right now.\n#Person2#: The taxi will be here immediately, sir.\n#Person1#: Good, I'm leaving my room in about one minute.\n#Person2#: You won't have to wait a second, sir.","summary":"#Person1# asks for a taxi to Rockefeller Center and rejects #Person2#'s suggestions on private vehicles and limos, so #Person2# calls one for #Person1#.","topic":"service"}
{"fname":"train_8332","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear something?\n#Person2#: Oh, it is my cell phone ringing. I set it in the vibration mode.\n#Person1#: It is a good habit to set your cell phone to vibrate. It is very annoying to hear the loud and sudden ring tone in quiet offices.\n#Person2#: You are right. Some ring tone is just terribly loud. You can hear it even in the next door. It is really a kind of distraction.\n#Person1#: Maybe we can write a report to the boss to see what can be done.\n#Person2#: Good idea.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think loud, sudden ring tones in offices are annoying. #Person1# suggests seeking solutions with the boss.","topic":"annoying ring tones"}
{"fname":"train_8333","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why have you decided to change jobs?\n#Person2#: I hope to change because my current job is not within my chosen field. Since my major was international banking, I really hope to work at a bank.\n#Person1#: Then, why do you want to work for our bank since it's a new establishment in Shanghai?\n#Person2#: Because your bank is a new one, I think I'll be given more opportunities, and the working conditions and surroundings are so excellent here.\n#Person1#: It certainly is. But the work is also hard here. You need to put a lot of long hard hours on the job to succeed in this field.\n#Person2#: I expect to work hard, madam.\n#Person1#: Do you mind going on frequent business trips?\n#Person2#: No, I enjoy travelling.","summary":"#Person2# hopes to work at #Person1#'s bank which is a new establishment in Shanghai to get more opportunities. #Person2# expects to work hard.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8334","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you come from?\n#Person2#: I come from England.\n#Person1#: What's the climate like in your country?\n#Person2#: It's mild, but it's not always pleasant. The weather's often cold in the North and windy in the East. It's often wet in the West and sometimes warm in the South.\n#Person1#: Which seasons do you like best?\n#Person2#: I like spring and summer. The days are long and the nights are short. The sun rises early and sets late. I don't like autumn and winter. The days are short and the nights are long. The sun rises late","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s from England. #Person2# talks about the climate there. #Person2# likes spring and summer.","topic":"climate"}
{"fname":"train_8335","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to Holton railway station?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's quite far from here. Don't worry, though. It's not difficult to get there.\n#Person1#: I think I'm going in the wrong direction, aren't?\n#Person2#: Yes. First, you need to turn around. Do you remember passing some traffic lights further up this road?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. They are about two miles away, right?\n#Person2#: That's right. Drive back to the traffic rights and turn right. Follow the road for about a mile, until you see the plaza hotel. It's a really big hotel. You can't miss it. Turn left at the hotel.\n#Person1#: So, right at the traffic lights two miles up the road, then left at the plaza hotel, a mile along that road. Got it.\n#Person2#: Then you just go straight on until you see the station ahead of you.\n#Person1#: Ok. Got it. Thanks for you help.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to drive to Holton railway station.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_8336","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this your first time visiting Beijing?\n#Person2#: Yes. Is it easy to get around?\n#Person1#: I think so. You can get anywhere by bus and taxi is not expensive.\n#Person2#: How about the subway?\n#Person1#: It's also convenient, but it's usually crowded.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the transportation is convenient in Beijing.","topic":"transportation in Beijing"}
{"fname":"train_8337","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look worried, Mary. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I've lost my shoulder bag, John.\n#Person1#: Are you sure you've searched everywhere?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can't find it anywhere.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me something about it?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's brown leather and it has a button on the front.\n#Person1#: What was in it?\n#Person2#: My wallet with twenty pounds in it, er ...some keys, and an English dictionary.\n#Person1#: When did you last have it?\n#Person2#: I had it with me at lunch time in the restaurant. I hung it on the side of my chair while I was eating.\n#Person1#: When did you find it was missing?\n#Person2#: After lunch, I was going to buy something but I couldn't find my bag. I realized I had left it in the restaurant. I went back to get it, but it wasn't there on the chair.","summary":"Mary tells John she's lost her shoulder bag. Mary describes what it looks like and what it contains. She remembered leaving it in the restaurant but couldn't find it.","topic":"a missing bag"}
{"fname":"train_8338","dialogue":"#Person1#: A lovely day, isn't it?\n#Person2#: It is.\n#Person1#: It seems it will be fine all day.\n#Person2#: I think it will be a dry day. There's hardly a cloud in the sky.\n#Person1#: We'll have a heat wave in the afternoon. I'm afraid.\n#Person2#: It's very hot today. No wind at all.\n#Person1#: You're fight. There's hardly a breath of air.\n#Person2#: By the way, did you watch the weather forecast on the television?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is said a high pressure area would remain to the southwest of England. There would be a little rain or showers here or there, but bright weather the rest of the day.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think it's a hot lovely day. #Person1# watched the weather forecast and tells #Person2# about the weather.","topic":"discuss the weather"}
{"fname":"train_8339","dialogue":"#Person1#: The special effects in that movie were so realistic! I felt like I was in outer space a few times.\n#Person2#: Yeah! It wouldn't have been the same watching this movie at home on TV. The huge screen and sound system in this theater really made a difference.\n#Person1#: And when the aliens started shooting lasers at the ship, I was like, whoa! I jumped back in my seat. They were so scary, with those big eyes and long, weird fingers.\n#Person2#: I hope I don't have nightmares tonight about being taken prisoner by aliens.\n#Person1#: Just remember - the astronauts won the battle. They defeated the aliens and saved the planet earth, so you don't have to worry.\n#Person2#: That's right! Hey, do you have any more popcorn left?\n#Person1#: I can't believe you're still hungry! We ate almost an entire large popcorn, plus candy and soda.\n#Person2#: I didn't eat lunch! Let's get some ice cream and see another movie. I want to watch the comedy about the talking cats. It's starting in 20 minutes!\n#Person1#: Or we could see the one about the prisoners breaking out of jail!\n#Person2#: No, I'd rather see something funny.\n#Person1#: OK, that sounds good.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# admire the realistic special effects of the movie and talk about the plots excitedly. #Person2# suggests getting snacks and watching another movie. They eventually decide to watch a comedy.","topic":"watch movies"}
{"fname":"train_8340","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi! Have you got any records of modern guitar music?\n#Person1#: We've got a lot of them. Which one are you looking for?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for some records of Julian Bream. I saw them in your window last week and I had them before in Canada, but I broke them.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: They were in my bag. I sat on my bag and broke the records. My sister told me about your shop. I came here last week and saw the records.\n#Person1#: Let's look for the records. Oh, yes, the records are there on the shelf.\n#Person2#: How much are those three?\n#Person1#: They are four pounds and fifty pence.\n#Person2#: Here is five pounds.","summary":"#Person2# broke the records of Julian Bream. #Person2#'s sister told #Person2# about #Person1#'s shop so #Person1# comes. #Person2# buys some with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"buy guitar records"}
{"fname":"train_8341","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you any plan for the weekend, Tom?\n#Person2#: Yeah, Laura. I'm going for a ride around the Qinghai Lake on Saturday, but it depends on the weather.\n#Person1#: According to the forecast, it'll be cloudy the day after tomorrow, good for a ride.\n#Person2#: Great! Do you go riding often?\n#Person1#: Absolutely. I go as much as I can, because we can really get in touch with nature. It would be nice to get out of the city. Do you want any company?\n#Person2#: Sure, but it will be a 30-mile ride. Have you been riding so long before?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I go a lot too. I even saw a bear and some monkeys on my last ride. My friend Mike and I rode more than 30 miles to a very wild part of the national forest.\n#Person2#: Wow! You must have been pretty far away from the city. Shall we invite him to go along?\n#Person1#: Of course. I'll ask him.\n#Person2#: Thanks. We will have a good time this weekend.","summary":"Tom plans to ride around the Qinghai Lake for 30 miles on Saturday. Laura and Mike often go riding, so Tom invites them to come along.","topic":"go riding"}
{"fname":"train_8342","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm glad we came here. This is really delicious! \n#Person2#: I was worried you would think it was too far to drive. \n#Person1#: Well, it's true I've never driven two hours just to get lunch. But really, I think it's worth it. \n#Person2#: I think if you try some more authentic Chinese food, you might understand how we students from Taiwan suffer. \n#Person1#: How do you mean 'suffer'? \n#Person2#: I mean, in Milwaukee there is no good Chinese food. So we miss the food in Taiwan too much. Sometimes we just have to drive down here to Chicago to find something better. \n#Person1#: Even in the winter? \n#Person2#: Yes, even in the winter. \n#Person1#: And even if it takes two hours, huh? \n#Person2#: Why not? I've been craving good food for three weeks now. I'm too sick of hamburgers and pizza! \n#Person1#: Well, this really is delicious, I have to admit. I can understand better now why you and your friends are always whining. \n#Person2#: Don't tease me! Good food is really important to Chinese! \n#Person1#: I know. I can see that. This is what is called 'dim sum, ' right? \n#Person2#: Yes, all these dishes are different 'dim sum' dishes. You can't find this kind of thing except for in a few cities in America. \n#Person1#: So when you Chinese think of Chinatown, you mostly think of food. Is that right? \n#Person2#: Of course. I will try to buy some things at the Asian grocery down the block too. Then I can do a little cooking in my apartment. \n#Person1#: And maybe we can go to a good Italian restaurant for dinner, after the museum. Chicago has some great Italian restaurants. \n#Person2#: No way! \n#Person1#: What do you mean? \n#Person2#: We're going up to the 'new' Chinatown for dinner. I already know where we're going to go. \n#Person1#: Alright, alright. I am happy to try more Chinese food. Will it be dim sum again? \n#Person2#: No, dim sum is usually eaten around lunch time, or sometimes closer to breakfast. We'll try more Taiwanese style up at the 'new' Chinatown. \n#Person1#: Taiwanese style? Isn't dim sum Taiwanese style? \n#Person2#: No, dim sum is more Cantonese style. But of course you can buy it in Taiwan. \n#Person1#: I wonder if you can cook things this good. \n#Person2#: I'm a great cook actually. You will see. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks the food is delicious. #Person2# says Taiwanese students sometimes drive here to eat because there's no good Chinese food in Milwaukee. #Person2# associates Chinatown with food and shops at the Asian grocery store. #Person2#'ll take #Person1# to the 'new' Chinatown for dinner which is more Taiwanese style.","topic":"Chinese food"}
{"fname":"train_8343","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you worrying about? \n#Person2#: I am worrying about my husband. \n#Person1#: Where is he? Is he in danger? \n#Person2#: You know, he is a taxi driver. He has to have his eyes peeled all the time when he drives, especially during the rush hour. ","summary":"#Person2#'s worrying about #Person2#'s husband who is a taxi driver.","topic":"worry"}
{"fname":"train_8344","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't seem to progress up the career ladder no matter how hard I try and I have been here for 2 years already! \n#Person2#: Well, have you thought of getting an MBA? I heard it does wonders in getting you to the top. \n#Person1#: An MBA, hey. . . well my degree wasn't in business, the business schools won't be interested in me. \n#Person2#: Nonsense! The business schools measure your ability through a test called GMAT. \n#Person1#: GMAT? What does that stand for and what will the test contain? \n#Person2#: Graduate Management Admission Test, it contains three parts \n#Person1#: Okay, this sounds a little tough, how am I supposed to practice for this? \n#Person2#: Up to you, you could have a one on one session with a tutor or group sessions, you can also use free or private computer software. Going to church might help as well! \n#Person1#: No matter what I do, I'm going to ace this test and go on to become a corporate fat cat! \n#Person2#: Umm. . . That's the spirit! ","summary":"#Person1#'s upset about finding no ways to progress up the career ladder. #Person2# suggests getting an MBA and explains GMAT to #Person1#. #Person1# gets spirited.","topic":"GMAT"}
{"fname":"train_8345","dialogue":"#Person1#: When you smell them, they affect your nervous system. \n#Person2#: I thought you were supposed to put them in some kind of burner with a candle. . . \n#Person1#: You can do that, too. Both methods have a healing effect. \n#Person2#: So what's your illness. . . shopping fever, sale-itis? \n#Person1#: Ha-ha. . . I'm just fatigued. And tomorrow is a big day. \n#Person2#: What's tomorrow? \n#Person1#: More sales! ","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# something that has a healing effect. #Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s fatigued with shopping.","topic":"shopping fever"}
{"fname":"train_8346","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think we should do the floors before we work on the curtains and walls. \n#Person2#: Why? It doesn't make sense. If we do the floors first, and then paint the walls, we will get paint all over our new floor. \n#Person1#: Hmm. Maybe you're right. But I can't stand all this green carpet in here. And besides, I know how to paint. I will just cover everything with drop cloth. I won't get anything on the floor. \n#Person2#: Are you sure? \n#Person1#: Yes, I'm sure. I've done a lot of house painting in my life. And my mother was very picky. If I got even a tiny drop of paint on her furniture, she would get furious. So I learned to be very careful.\n#Person2#: Alright. Then maybe we can do the floor first. These wood floors under this carpet are beautiful. And me too--I can't wait to get all this old carpet out of here. But how can we get it out? Do we need to call helpers?\n#Person1#: Absolutely not. We can remove the carpet ourselves. Carpet is held down with carpet nails. You just need to pull it hard and it comes up. \n#Person2#: Great. Then, after we remove the carpet, we need to restain all the wood floors. Right? \n#Person1#: Yes. But we should hire someone for that. That will probably be expensive. And it has to be done right. \n#Person2#: And then, after the floors are done, we can start to move our furniture in. \n#Person1#: Sure. If we can get an appointment with someone to do the floors, we should probably be able to have the furniture in here after a week or so. I can get all the carpet out this weekend. \n#Person2#: So, after the floors are done, and after the furniture is in, we need to redo the curtains and paint all the walls and ceilings. \n#Person1#: I'm the painter. You can be in charge of going to curtain shops to choose curtains. That will probably be pretty expensive too. Having good curtains made isn't cheap. \n#Person3#: You mean we can't just buy curtains already made? \n#Person2#: Absolutely not. The windows must be measured, and then the curtains need to be made professionally. So that will take a while. Maybe a month or so.\n#Person1#: While the curtains are being made, I can start having people look at the kitchen. I can't stand that old kitchen. I won't be able to cook in there. I don't want to use that electric stove. \n#Person2#: We will need to find an interior decorating company do redo the kitchen. I believe in Portland there are shops that specialize in kitchen renovation. I will look in the Yellow Pages. I'd like a kitchen of colors.\n#Person1#: I agree. The colors must be soft and pleasant. You should feel comfortable when you cook our dinners. \n#Person2#: Me? Cook our dinners? Hah! You will be cooking, dear. You will cook. \n#Person1#: No, I don't think so. I'll be too busy having tea in our new tea room. \n#Person2#: Well, I suppose we'll have to hire a cook then. So you won't be able to afford any \n#Person1#: And you'll have to sell your motorcycle. And your cameras. Right? \n#Person2#: Maybe I'll cook once or twice a week. How is that? \n#Person1#: Four times might be enough. Not once or twice. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to do the floor first, but #Person2# disagrees because the painting will drop on the floor later. Yet #Person1# is experienced and confident. They'll remove the carpet by themselves and then hire someone to restain all the wood floors, and get the furniture in about a week. #Person1# asks #Person2# too have the curtains made. Meanwhile, #Person2#'ll get someone to renovate the kitchen. Then they argue over who cooks the meals and they both think the other one should do it.","topic":"renovate the house"}
{"fname":"train_8347","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you lock the doors? \n#Person2#: All except the back door. I left that open for Tim. He took the dog for a walk. \n#Person1#: Well, I'm going on to bed. I' m beat. \n#Person2#: Ok, I'm going to stay up awhile. I've got to go over the household budget , We 're a little over-spend this month. \n#Person1#: Please told Tim to close the door to the basement. I don't want dog down there tonight. \n#Person2#: Ok, Good night , see you at breakfast. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# left the back door open for Tim. #Person1#'ll go to bed and #Person2#'ll go over the household budget.","topic":"before-bed activities"}
{"fname":"train_8348","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter! May I see you for while? \n#Person2#: Yes. I'll be with you in a second. Yes, sir? What is the problem? \n#Person1#: This is not what I asked for, I'm afraid. \n#Person2#: What did you order? \n#Person1#: Roast beef. \n#Person2#: There must be a mistake. Those are fried oysters. Would you like to keep it or change? \n#Person1#: Roast beef, of course. That's what I ordered. \n#Person2#: Just a moment and I'll get your order right away. Sorry to cause the inconvenience. ","summary":"#Person1# ordered roast beef but get fried oysters. #Person2# apologizes and will get the right order immediately.","topic":"at a restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_8349","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon doctor.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Mrs. Brown. Wow, what's wrong with this little boy?\n#Person1#: He is my son Jim. He's gotta cough.\n#Person2#: How long has he been like this?\n#Person1#: Ever since last night.\n#Person2#: Has he had anything to eat today?\n#Person1#: Yes, he had a little milk and an egg this morning.\n#Person2#: Well, Mrs. Brown. I think he's caught a cold.\n#Person1#: Is it serious?\n#Person2#: No, it's nothing serious, but he better stay at home and rest.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"Mrs. Brown's son coughs. #Person1# diagnoses him to have a cold and suggests he rest.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_8350","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bill, how's it going?\n#Person2#: Alice, is that you? It's been 10 years.\n#Person1#: It sure has. What are you doing nowadays? Are you still taking pictures?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact I am. After finishing university, I went to work as a photographer. How about you? You are always so good in art class. I guess you are a famous painter now, right?\n#Person1#: Well, actually I'm a designer and I do most of my work on computers now, but I still like to paint on the weekends.\n#Person2#: That's great.","summary":"Bill and Alice haven't seen each other for 10 years. Bill's a photographer now and Alice becomes a designer.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8351","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey John, can I talk to you for a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure, what's up?\n#Person1#: I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined 2 months ago. I know you do a lot of reading so I thought you might want to come with me next month.\n#Person2#: Oh, that sounds like fun. When does the group meet?\n#Person1#: Usually the last Saturday of the month at 9:30 PM? Every month, we choose the new book, and then during the next meeting we discuss it.\n#Person2#: What book are you reading now?\n#Person1#: The kite runner.\n#Person2#: What's it about?\n#Person1#: It's about a boy who grows up in Afghanistan during the 1970s. It's called the kite runner because the main character takes part in a kite flying competition. It's really a good book. I am almost finished.\n#Person2#: Sounds interesting, I'd love to come.\n#Person1#: OK great. The next meeting isn't for another 2 weeks. So you still have time to read the book.","summary":"#Person1# recommends John a book club where people choose new books and discuss them. #Person1#'s reading the kite runner now and tells John about the book. John's interested to come.","topic":"a book club"}
{"fname":"train_8352","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you decided where to take Mr. Brown to dinner tonight?\n#Person2#: Well, I tried to get us into a private room at Ana's garden. Because the main dining room is too noisy. But the rooms were all reserved. I made a reservation at movie, though, for 7:30. I haven't tried it, but I heard it was good.\n#Person1#: I've been there, the food is excellent. It's right next to that Japanese place, Tami, where we had John's birthday party last month.\n#Person2#: Right, traffic can be heavy going that way. Let's start out by 6:00, so we'll be able to arrive there before Mr. Brown.","summary":"#Person2# made a reservation at movie for dinner with Mr. Brown because Ana's Garden is full. #Person1# tells #Person2# the food there is excellent.","topic":"reserve a table"}
{"fname":"train_8353","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello professor Dennis. I read in the University newspaper, they were looking for a student to work as a language laboratory assistant.\n#Person2#: Yes, we are. Are you interested in the job?\n#Person1#: I think so. But before I apply could you tell me more about the work?\n#Person2#: Well most of lessons are on cassette tapes, the cassettes are kept in order on these shelves. You just organized the tapes after each class.\n#Person1#: How many hours would you need me to work each week?\n#Person2#: We need someone Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. That's the busiest time each day for the lab.\n#Person1#: That would fit into my schedule nicely. Shall I fill out an application for the job right now.? Yes, that would be fine and I'll get back to you in a week or so after we review all of the applications.","summary":"Professor Dennis tells #Person1# about the job as a language laboratory assistant involving organizing tapes from16:00 to 18:00 on workdays. #Person1# immediately applies for it.","topic":"job application"}
{"fname":"train_8354","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, terrible weather. The plane must be delayed.\n#Person2#: I know. I can't wait to get home. I have been traveling on business for a month. I really miss my family.\n#Person1#: A month is a long time to be away. Well, do you have any children?\n#Person2#: I have 2, a boy and a girl. Would you like to see a picture of them?\n#Person1#: Sure. Oh, how nice. Now who's this?\n#Person2#: This is Jane my beautiful daughter. She's 24.\n#Person1#: Is she married?\n#Person2#: No. She is studying engineering at Cambridge University. She will graduate this June. And she has gotten a position with IBM.\n#Person1#: What an excellent girl.\n#Person2#: So she is. And this is my son James.\n#Person1#: How old is he?\n#Person2#: He is 21. He's in college now and that's my wife Beth, a college teacher.\n#Person1#: Wow. You certainly have a lovely family.\n#Person2#: Thank you, so tell me about your family.\n#Person1#: My husband and I have a daughter Tina. She is a lovely girl, and she likes playing the piano, but I don't have a photo with me.\n#Person2#: Well, it seems that you miss your daughter very much.\n#Person1#: Yes, I haven't seen her for nearly 2 weeks.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2#'s planes are delayed. #Person2# shows #Person1# a picture of #Person2#'s son and daughter and tells #Person1# about them. #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s daughter. They both miss their family very much.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8355","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the ad department?\n#Person2#: Can I help you?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I want to know how to advertise in your newspaper.\n#Person2#: There are two basics you have to consider about the ad cost? One, how big is your ad? Second, how often do you want it to be in the paper? The bigger and more frequent you ad is, the more it costs.\n#Person1#: OK. Can you tell me what kind I should choose?\n#Person2#: Usually weekend ads are more expensive as more people read the paper then. What do you want to advertise, anyway?\n#Person1#: My wife's new clothes shop. Any recommendation?\n#Person2#: It's helpful if you can tell me your potential customers. For instance, we know what parts of the newspaper are more likely to be read by women and on what days they read them.\n#Person1#: Great. I will ask my wife. She knows lots about her customers. I'll come back tomorrow. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to advertise his wife's new clothes shop in #Person2#'s newspaper. #Person2# explains the basics of the ad cost and asks for potential customers.","topic":"advertise"}
{"fname":"train_8356","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lisa, why do you keep a night light on in your room?\n#Person2#: I thought you knew that I'm scared of the dark.\n#Person1#: I had no idea. Why are you afraid?\n#Person2#: When I was very little, around 4 years old, a man broke into our home. I heard a noise later at night and then I saw my father walk by my room quietly. He was carrying a baseball bat. A few minutes later, I heard a crash. I was so scared.\n#Person1#: What happened then?\n#Person2#: I don't know, but my father wasn't hurt. I've kept a light on at night ever since though.","summary":"Lisa tells #Person1# she keeps a night light on because a man once broke into her house when she was young.","topic":"be scared of darkness"}
{"fname":"train_8357","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Mike. I just moved in next door.\n#Person2#: Oh hi, come on in. I'm Barbara. Would you like something to drink?\n#Person1#: Thanks, some tea would be nice. I really like your tea set. Where did you get it?\n#Person2#: Oh, there is a supermarket not far from here. I bought it on sale. But there is also a teahouse around the corner.\n#Person1#: It's a nice neighborhood here.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you can get to the bus and the underground train stations within 10 minute's walk. There's a bookstore, a gym and many restaurants along the street.\n#Person1#: There's a gym nearby? I really want to go to a gym as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: Well. If you want, we can go together sometime. Actually I was thinking of going this afternoon. If you like, you can join me.\n#Person1#: That would be wonderful.","summary":"Mike moved into Barbara's next door and comes to visit Barbara. Barbara tells Mike about the neighborhood. They decide to go to the gym this afternoon.","topic":"visit the neighbor"}
{"fname":"train_8358","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you play any instruments?\n#Person2#: Yes, I played the piano. What about you?\n#Person1#: I play the violin and the flute. I've been playing the flute since I was a child, but I started playing the violin about 5 years ago. I'm not very good, but I'm trying to get better.\n#Person2#: The violin is hard. I have also been playing the piano since I was a kid. I was also in a singing group when I was in high school.\n#Person1#: I mostly played sports in high school. I was a star player on both the soccer team and the softball team.","summary":"#Person2# plays the piano while #Person1# plays the violin and the flute. #Person1# played sports in high school while #Person2# sang.","topic":"instruments and school activities"}
{"fname":"train_8359","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look very anxious this evening. Is there anything wrong?\n#Person2#: I'm worried about my 15 year old niece Helen.\n#Person1#: What's worrying you.\n#Person2#: I've seen a big change in her. She used to be very outgoing and sociable, but now she is having problems with other children at school. Now, she is totally someone else.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yes. Now, she is quiet and doesn't want to talk to anyone else. Her teacher said things are going backward in her study.\n#Person1#: Her parents must be very anxious about her.\n#Person2#: No, not really. Both of them are too busy to worry about their daughter. I think I need to talk to them and ask them to spend more time with Helen.\n#Person1#: Take it easy. It is something natural. I was outgoing when I was a little girl, but became very shy in teenage years. So don't be nervous about your niece.\n#Person2#: Maybe you are right, but I will talk with my brother anyway.","summary":"#Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s niece Helen because she's no longer outgoing and her study goes backward. #Person1# comforts #Person2# that it's natural for children to become shy in adolescence.","topic":"teenage problems"}
{"fname":"train_8360","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, how grand magnificent the Tiananmen Gate tour is!\n#Person2#: What's Tiananmen famous for?\n#Person1#: It is largest pop square in the world. you see that is monument for the people's hero, and the Chairman Mao memorial hall on the south. there is great hall of the people on the west. there are two museums on the east.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: That's the Forbidden city on the north of Gate building.\n#Person2#: All the sightseeing in china is very attractive and crescive. travelling to China is very worth one. thank you so much for your guides, and I'll miss you.","summary":"#Person1# is guiding #Person2# about visiting the Tiananmen, the largest pop square in the world.","topic":"Tiananmen"}
{"fname":"train_8361","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ms. Wang, this is Mr. Cooper, president of Ivy Publishing.\n#Person2#: It's nice to meet you, Mr. Cooper.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Ms. Wang. You must be exhausted after your long trip from Canada.\n#Person2#: Yes, it was quite a long flight. I'm glad to finally be here.","summary":"Mr. Cooper welcomes Ms. Wang who flew from Canada.","topic":"flight"}
{"fname":"train_8362","dialogue":"#Person1#: For the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library we are going to have a party.\n#Person2#: That's a wonderful way to celebrate this grand old library!\n#Person1#: I hoped you would be willing to brainstorm with me for party ideas.\n#Person2#: That is right up my alley. You say party and I'm there.\n#Person1#: Perfect. It will be open to the public and we anticipate roughly about five to seven hundred people.\n#Person2#: Will it be an all day event?\n#Person1#: Yes. And we checked with the city and we have permission to use the park adjacent to the library.\n#Person2#: That was quick thinking.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing a party for the 100th anniversary of the grand old library opening.","topic":"library"}
{"fname":"train_8363","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Madam. Are you alright?\n#Person2#: I'm here to pay my telephone bill. I usually go to the post office, but I was told that I could take care of it here. Is that right?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's correct, Madam. You don't need to go to a counter at all, you can use one of our ATM machines. I'll be more than happy to help you.\n#Person2#: I don't usually like to use Atms, I like dealing with a real person, you see.\n#Person1#: I know it does seem a little daunting, but once you get used to it, it will save you a lot of time and trouble.","summary":"#Person2# wants to pay her telephone bill. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# is happy to help #Person2# use the ATM machines.","topic":"telephone bill"}
{"fname":"train_8364","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Ludlow, hello. It's good to see you again. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm sorry it's been such a long time. I've been away on business. I'd like to discount this.\n#Person1#: No problem. Could I please see the bill and all of the other documents?\n#Person2#: Yeah, sure. Here they are. Take your time going through them, I'm in no hurry.\n#Person1#: There's no problem here, everything's in order. I can transact that for you now.\n#Person2#: Do I need to pay anything? Like a handling fee, or something?\n#Person1#: No, you don't need to pay anything on top. We just simply deduct the discounting interest.","summary":"Mr. Ludlow gives #Person1# documents to have a discounting and #Person1# transacts it without a fee.","topic":"discount"}
{"fname":"train_8365","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Bob. This is a photograph I took during my trip to Australia.\n#Person2#: Let me see it, can I? This is a good photograph. Who are these people?\n#Person1#: They're people I met during the trip. That's the ship we traveled on.\n#Person2#: What a beautiful ship! Who's this?\n#Person1#: That's the man I told you about. Remember?\n#Person2#: Ah yes. The one who offered you a job in Australia.\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: Who's this?\n#Person1#: Guess!\n#Person2#: It's not you, is it?\n#Person1#: That's right. I grew a beard during the trip, but I shaved it off when I came home.\n#Person2#: Why did you shave it off?\n#Person1#: My wife didn't like it!","summary":"#Person1# is showing Bob a photograph he took during his trip to Australia and is introducing those people in the photograph.","topic":"photograph"}
{"fname":"train_8366","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am not sure what to do during the holidays, any suggestions?\n#Person2#: Well, going to a cinema, visiting the galleries, exhibitions and museums, finding and meeting old friends, exercising in the health club or mountain biking. There are so many good choices.\n#Person1#: The problem is that I find all of them are full of fun. I just don't know what to do first.\n#Person2#: Why not start with the most interesting one?\n#Person1#: Actually, I'm interested in all of them. The more choices we have, the harder to make a decision.\n#Person2#: Toss a coin to decide then.","summary":"#Person1# finds it is difficult to decide what to do first among many interesting things during the holidays. #Person2# recommends #Person1# deciding by tossing a coin.","topic":"decision"}
{"fname":"train_8367","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't met you at the gym for a long time.\n#Person2#: yeah, I quit my job, and started working from home. Recently I've got a project to deal with and don't have much time to work out.\n#Person1#: why? You have a decent salary, lots of promotion opportunities and a regular life of going to the office at 9 o'clock and coming back home at 5 in the evening.\n#Person2#: it's not about pay raise or promotion. You know, I hate getting up early in the morning and coming back home late at night.\n#Person1#: then SOHO is your ideal work style.\n#Person2#: yeah, as long as I have a computer and internet access, I can start working. I recently enjoy working in my own place and at my own pace.\n#Person1#: and you don't have to work under that much pressure and control.\n#Person2#: absolutely. I can decide when and what to do all by myself.\n#Person1#: sounds great. Are there many business opportunity?\n#Person2#: yeah, I can find enough online.\n#Person1#: it's good to have business around. But you should also do some exercise to keep fit.\n#Person2#: thank you for reminding me. I'll continue to exercise as soon as I finish this project.","summary":"#Person2# quit #Person2#'s job and started working from home, so #Person2# doesn't have much time to work out. #Person1# reminds #Person2# to do some exercise to keep fit.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_8368","dialogue":"#Person1#: Adam, I'm sorry!\n#Person2#: But where have you been, Alice? You're over an hour late.\n#Person1#: Yes, but I couldn't help it. I was late getting off work for a start, and then I missed the bus. The bus I did catch got caught in a traffic jam. It was one thing after another.\n#Person2#: But why were you getting off work so late? The office close at six, doesn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, but there's a rush on at the moment, and my boss asked me to do some urgent letters.\n#Person2#: But didn't you tell him you had an appointment?\n#Person1#: Well, no. I thought I'd finish in about five minutes, and I didn't want to be difficult about just a few minutes. If it hadn't been for missing the bus and the traffic, I wouldn't have been so late. I'm sorry.\n#Person2#: Well, you're here. And that's the main thing.","summary":"Alice explains to Adam why she's over an hour late that she was late getting off work for a start, missed the bus, and got caught in a traffic jam.","topic":"late"}
{"fname":"train_8369","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you then? You look miserable.\n#Person2#: It's us.\n#Person1#: What do you mean by us.\n#Person2#: Well, you always say you're busy.\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: And you often go back to live with your parents and leave our son in the room by himself.\n#Person1#: I. . . I. . . I miss my parents, also they miss me.\n#Person2#: Oh I remember, I cut terrible calls, and you didn't say anything about it.\n#Person1#: You mean I am groaned a few words?\n#Person2#: Totally not. Perhaps it's about our marriage.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# looks miserable because of their marriage.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_8370","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you studying all day long for? It's summer vacation!\n#Person2#: I know! I hate it! But I'm taking this crash course in math.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: I have to take my exams for getting into the university, so I need to prepare.\n#Person1#: Do you think it will help?\n#Person2#: It has to! I'Ve been studying every day, eight hours a day! I don't know, but the school has a great success record.\n#Person1#: Hmm. . . Maybe I should sign up too.\n#Person2#: I'll pick up an application form for you at school tomorrow.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is taking a crash course during summer vacation because #Person2# needs to prepare for the exams to get into the university. #Person1# wants to sign up too.","topic":"crash course"}
{"fname":"train_8371","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Colin. How are you feeling today?\n#Person2#: Oh, I feel ok but I'm still very tired.\n#Person1#: It's probably jet lag.\n#Person2#: I think so. One minute I feel quite awake, and the next I feel very tired.\n#Person1#: Do you want to visit any tourist spots in the city?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I'm very interested in Chinese history so I'd like to visit the Summer Palace.\n#Person1#: Good idea. I'd be very happy to go there.","summary":"Colin is still tired because of jet lag. #Person1# is happy to visit the Summer Palace with Colin.","topic":"visit"}
{"fname":"train_8372","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you cook?\n#Person2#: Well, as you know I was in Thailand last month, and I took a cooking class! So I prepared some of my favorite dishes.\n#Person1#: Great idea! As long as I don't get food poisoning! So what is on the menu tonight?\n#Person2#: Ok, for starters we have Tom Yam soup. It's a bit spicy, but really good!\n#Person1#: This is delicious! The ginger and lemongrass really gives it a nice taste!\n#Person2#: Now this next dish is one of the most famous. Foreigners call it papaya salad but the proper name is Tom Sam. It is a spicy salad made from a mix of fresh vegetables including shredded unripened papaya and tomato.\n#Person1#: This is delicious! The combination of sour and spicy is really interesting! I could have this everyday!\n#Person2#: Ok, now for the last and best dish in my opinion. This is called Pad Thai. It's stir-fried noodles with eggs, fish sauce, tamarind juice, red chili pepper plus bean sprouts, shrimp and tofu and garnished with crushed peanuts and coriander. It's practically Thailand's national dish!\n#Person1#: Wow, this is great! I never knew Thai food was so creative and delicious!\n#Person2#: Want some more?\n#Person1#: I'm stuffed!","summary":"#Person2# took a cooking class in Thailand last month, so #Person2# prepared some Thai food, such as Tom Yam soup, Tom Sam and Pad Thai. #Person1# thinks the dishes are creative and delicious.","topic":"Thai food"}
{"fname":"train_8373","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wanna chill out and watch cable?\n#Person2#: Wow! Besides The Cosby Show, I've never seen a black sitcom. What's this program?\n#Person1#: It's a drama called Soul Food. This channel is BET-Black Entertainment Television. It has black shows, news and commercials.\n#Person2#: This show is like a black Friends.\n#Person1#: BET has black shows that are overlooked by mainstream white TV.\n#Person2#: That's cool. I've heard LA has an all-Asian channel on cable.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about watching cable programs.","topic":"cable"}
{"fname":"train_8374","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, driver, where is the main area for restaurants?\n#Person2#: It's near the Wall Street, a bit far from there. Why not get on the car\n#Person1#: OK. Is there a Chinese restaurant?\n#Person2#: Of course. More than that, you have Italy pizza, English steak, kimchi and local specialties.\n#Person1#: Woo, I can't help being there.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# whether there is a Chinese restaurant in the main area of restaurants.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_8375","dialogue":"#Person1#: Grandpa, this restaurant looks really old! How long ago was it built?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure when it started. But I know it's older than me. As a young boy, I used to eat here a lot.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's interesting. Dad told me you brought him here when he was young, too. Now, it's my turn.\n#Person2#: Yeah. We are the VIP customers here. So, what do you want to eat today?\n#Person1#: I'd like to eat a hamburger and a bottle of coca-cola.\n#Person2#: Hey, kid, that's wrong. It's a Chinese restaurant. Let's eat something traditional.\n#Person1#: Then there is nothing particular I'd like to eat. Grandpa, what's your favorite here?\n#Person2#: The Chinese rice pudding. Your father loves it, too. You wanna try?\n#Person1#: Sure. Is it sweet?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. But I think they can make you a salty one, too.\n#Person1#: Great, I want it spicy.\n#Person2#: Come on. Don's go too far.\n#Person1#: I want it to be special. And you know that I always like hot food.\n#Person2#: OK then. We shall ask them to put some red chilli on it.","summary":"Grandpa takes #Person1# to an old Chinese restaurant and recommends Chinese rice pudding. #Person1# wants it to be special, so Grandpa will ask the restaurant to put some red chili on it.","topic":"Chinese restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_8376","dialogue":"#Person1#: It seems to me that everything is going digital nowadays.\n#Person2#: Yes. Speaking of digital wares, I bought a digital camera last week.\n#Person1#: Cool! What brand\n#Person2#: A Sony. It's only one third the size of my old camera and looks rather smart.\n#Person1#: What about the quality?\n#Person2#: Superb! It's a 4 megapixel one and the photos it takes are very vivid and clear.","summary":"#Person2# bought a Sony digital camera last week and thinks it's superb.","topic":"digital wares"}
{"fname":"train_8377","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to the party on Saturday?\n#Person2#: I was thinking about it. Are you?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I heard it's going to be a lot of fun.\n#Person2#: Really? Well, what time does it start?\n#Person1#: It starts at 8\n#Person2#: Well, who all is going to be there?\n#Person1#: Everyone from school.\n#Person2#: How do you know it's going to be so fun?\n#Person1#: This party is going to have a DJ, food, and drinks.\n#Person2#: Wow, that does sound like it's going to be fun.\n#Person1#: So am I going to see you at the party?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I will be there.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the party on Saturday will be fun, so #Person2# decides to go there.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_8378","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm thirsty. Pull over to that store, I'll buy some drinks.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't. Parking is not allowed here.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's too bad, Where can you park around here?\n#Person2#: There is a square in front of us. We can park the car there.\n#Person1#: Is a shop there?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure, you know I'm not familiar with the city, too.","summary":"#Person2# can't pull over to the store because parking is not allowed. However, #Person1# and #Person2# don't know whether there is a shop where they can park the car.","topic":"park car"}
{"fname":"train_8379","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Don? I hate to bother you, but I need your help on something. Do you have time to brief me on the Martin account today?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's right. You are supposed to deliver a brief on that account tomorrow. I know there are some things I need to share with you about that. But, gosh, I don't know. . . Things are really busy for me today, the only time I can manage to squeeze out might be over lunch break. . .\n#Person1#: I hate to make you work through your lunch break with how busy you are. . .\n#Person2#: It's okay. . . I've already had several days in a row working through lunch. . .\n#Person1#: How about this. . . We can make it a working lunch this afternoon, and I'll order some Chinese food for delivery. It'll be my treat.\n#Person2#: You don't have to do that. . .\n#Person1#: I insist. I really appreciate you taking time to work with me in. What is your favorite fast food? I'll cater to your taste.\n#Person2#: Actually I do like Chinese. . . Let's make it a date for Chop Suey and the Martin account at about twelve thirty. Does that sound good?\n#Person1#: Great. I'll bring the food.","summary":"#Person1# insists on treating #Person2# Chinese food during the working lunch. So they decide to make it a date at Chop Suey on twelve-thirty.","topic":"working lunch"}
{"fname":"train_8380","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any tissue, Eve? I've used all mine.\n#Person2#: Here. Are you all right?\n#Person1#: Thanks. I am all right. It's just my nose. It must be an allergy. Do you have any aspirin? I have a terrible headache.\n#Person2#: I don't have an aspirin. Perhaps you should go to a doctor.\n#Person1#: No, no. I am okay. It's the weather. It was warm and sunny this morning and now it's chilly and raining.\n#Person2#: Really, John. I still think you should go to a doctor. You've been sneezing ever since you entered the office this morning. Why don't you take this afternoon off? If you don't want to see a doctor, at least you can go home and have a good rest.\n#Person1#: I can't. I am already behind the schedule. Besides, you know Mr. White. He would think that I was putting him on.\n#Person2#: You didn't do anything but sneeze this morning, and you can't do anything this afternoon like this. Gee! You've got a fever.\n#Person1#: Do I? Oh, no.\n#Person2#: Listen to me. You go home now. I will call my doctor and have him go over. Ok?\n#Person1#: What about Mr. White?\n#Person2#: I'll handle him. Now go home. I'll call you after work.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot, Eve. Goodbye.","summary":"Eve suggests John go to a doctor, but John can't because he is behind the schedule. Eve finds John is in a fever, so she asks him to go home now and she'll send her doctor, Mr. White, to handle it.","topic":"sick"}
{"fname":"train_8381","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think a job is?\n#Person2#: Well, a way to make a living, of course, but beyond that I think a job is a way of developing oneself as a person.\n#Person1#: Where do you see yourself three years from now?\n#Person2#: I wouldn't like to hold a specific title. I just want to enjoy what I am doing.\n#Person1#: That sounds reasonable.\n#Person2#: It's the most important thing to me.\n#Person1#: Fine. What kind of relationship do you think should exist between a boss and his or her employees?\n#Person2#: I think a company is a place to get work done. Certainly friendly, open relationships among all company employees is important, and I think an employee should be serious about his or her work responsibilities and have a professional relationship with the boss.\n#Person1#: You'll have a definite answer from us within a week. Goodbye.\n#Person2#: Goodbye.","summary":"During an interview, #Person1# asks #Person2# some questions, such as the definition of a job and the relationship between a boss and employees. #Person2# answers.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8382","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's been a long time, Mrs, Lee.\n#Person2#: Yes. I went to Hawaii on a vacation with my husband.\n#Person1#: When did you come back? Did you have a good time?\n#Person2#: We came back the day before yesterday. I enjoyed myself there very much. The beach is beautiful. You should go there some day. The sun was lovely, too.\n#Person1#: I will. How would you like your hair today? The same style as usual?\n#Person2#: I have a special party tonight, and I'd like to change my style. Actually, I'm thinking about a perm. My sister is getting married next month. I think that if I have a perm now, I'll look very natural by then. What do you say?\n#Person1#: That's true. Here are some samples of hairstyles. What do you think about this one?\n#Person2#: No, I don't like short hair. I like this one. The wave looks beautiful, and it fits my age too.\n#Person1#: Very well. You aren't in a hurry, are you?\n#Person2#: No, you can take your time. Oh, I also want a manicure while I am having the perm.\n#Person1#: Ok. The manicurist will be right here.\n#Person2#: Thank you. How much will this cost?\n#Person1#: It's 90 dollars in all.","summary":"Mrs. Lee tells #Person1# that she would like to change her hairstyle to a perm and a manicure as well.","topic":"hairdresser's"}
{"fname":"train_8383","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't seem to find the cereal aisle.\n#Person2#: You'll find the cereal by the breakfast foods.\n#Person1#: What breakfast foods?\n#Person2#: They're over by the oatmeal and the breakfast bars.\n#Person1#: Oh, I think I know what you're talking about.\n#Person2#: Can I help you with anything else?\n#Person1#: Could you tell me where the dishwashing detergent is?\n#Person2#: You'll find that by the paper towels.\n#Person1#: Oh, I didn't think of that.\n#Person2#: That's where it'll be.\n#Person1#: Well, thank you very much.\n#Person2#: If you need anything else, please feel free to ask me","summary":"#Person2# is helping #Person1# to find the cereal aisle and the dishwashing detergent.","topic":"shop"}
{"fname":"train_8384","dialogue":"#Person1#: in China at least, coffee is often associated with an exotic, well-to-do bourgeois lifestyle. Coffee is often considered a hobby of the well-educated, middle-class people.\n#Person2#: maybe that's why some young chaps often spend a whole afternoon in a coffee bar, surfing the net or just typewriting something with laptop. While they are savoring a coffee at a leisured pace, they think they are actually living a western bourgeois lifestyle.\n#Person1#: yes. Behind a lifestyle, there is a culture. Young people easily become blind worshippers of a Westernized life. While they may not really like coffee, they think it desirable and enviable to be lavish.\n#Person2#: then what about tea? We need to bear in mind in the first place that tea, rather than coffee, has been the most popular drink for the Chinese people.\n#Person1#: well. Tea represents another facet of popular culture. While a coffee bar is usually quiet and resonates with soft, elegant music, a teahouse is often a noisy, crowded, public space. Now there are not as many young people visit teahouses as before. And those fancy and modern teahouses are designed for business talk, which are too expensive for ordinary people.\n#Person2#: what a pity that the traditional teahouses, as depicted Lao She, keep fading away so quickly in this metropolis. It is not easy to find an old-fashioned teahouse that suits the ordinary people's spend\n#Person1#: well, that's true. In a sense, it is not so much what you drink that really counts, as where and how you drink.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the culture behind the lifestyle of drinking coffee and tea. #Person1# says that in China, coffee is often associated with an exotic, well-to-do bourgeois lifestyle, while tea represents another facet of popular culture.","topic":"drink"}
{"fname":"train_8385","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I set up an E-mail account?\n#Person2#: Oh, that's easy. Go to www. onxiu. cn. Now, click on the link with the picture of an envelope.\n#Person1#: Which link?\n#Person2#: That one, the one that says Mail.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. What did I do? It's asking me for a password.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. See where it says, New User?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Click on that.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.\n#Person2#: Yeah, just fill out this form and choose a password. The computer will do the rest.","summary":"#Person2# is teaching #Person1# how to set up an E-mail account.","topic":"an E-mail account"}
{"fname":"train_8386","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to return this sweater. I bought it a week ago.\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, what seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Well, isn't it obvious by just looking at it? The first time I washed and dried it, the thing shrank at least five sizes.\n#Person1#: Uh, I see what you mean, but did you follow the washing instructions?\n#Person2#: How was I supposed to know that? The label is written in Spanish! And the color faded from a nice dark blue to a light green.\n#Person1#: Sir, we take a lot of pride in our clothing. What I can do is allow you to exchange the sweater for another one.\n#Person2#: But I just want my money back!\n#Person1#: Sorry. Since the item you bought was on clearance, we can't give back your money.\n#Person2#: A clearance item! Was I supposed to know that?\n#Person1#: I guess you didn't read the fine print in our ad. Look. Here's the ad, and the information about the clearance sale is right here.\n#Person2#: OK. I'll exchange it for another one. But you should give credit for your goods next time.","summary":"#Person2# would like to return the sweater, but #Person1# says #Person2# can only allow #Person2# to exchange the sweater if it's a clearance item.","topic":"sweater"}
{"fname":"train_8387","dialogue":"#Person1#: What does the term 'alternative energy source' mean?\n#Person2#: When we think of energy or fuel for our homes and cars, we think of petroleum, a fossil fuel processed from oil removed from the ground, of which there is a limited supply. But alternative fuels can be many things. Wind, sun and water can all be used to create fuel.\n#Person1#: Is the threat of running out of petroleum real?\n#Person2#: It has taken thousands of years to create the natural stores of petroleum we have available at a much faster rate than it is being produced over time. The real controversy surrounding the amount of petroleum we have is how much we need to keep in reserve for future use. Most experts agree that by around 2025, the amount of petroleum we use will reach a peak. Then production and availability will begin to seriously decline. This is not to say there will be no petroleum at this point. But it'll become very difficult and therefore expensive to extract.\n#Person1#: Is that the most important reason to develop alternative fuel and energy sources?\n#Person2#: There are two very clear reasons to do so. One is that whether we have 60 or 600 years of fossil fuels left, we have to find other fuel sources eventually. So the sooner we start, the better off we will be. The other big argument is that when we use fossil fuels for a long time, which leads to some long-term negative effects, like global warming and the greenhouse effect, there could be extinctions of many creatures, such as polarbears. It will be human beings that pay the price.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the reasons for developing alternative energy sources. One is that human beings have to find other fuel sources eventually, the other one is that there will be some long-term negative effects, like global warming and the greenhouse effect, if not.","topic":"alternative energy source"}
{"fname":"train_8388","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ed.\n#Person2#: Hello, Jane. It's so nice to see you again this year. Didn't you say you would teach in Shanghai last term?\n#Person1#: Yeah. It was because of my husband. His company was going to move to Shanghai but his boss changed his mind. I am glad to continue teaching in this school. I like this place.\n#Person2#: Me, too! The schoolmaster is friendly. And I think he knows how to run the school well.\n#Person1#: Yes. I also like the good relationship between colleagues. They are helpful.\n#Person2#: And the kids are very lovely.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I love them too. By the way, which grade are you going to teach this year?\n#Person2#: Grade 10.\n#Person1#: Really? I teach Grade 10, too.","summary":"Jane and Ed are going to teach in the same school and same grade this year. Both of them love the school.","topic":"school"}
{"fname":"train_8389","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any direct flight to New Zealand?\n#Person2#: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest 212 to Tokyo and then have a connecting flight on Japan Airline 123 to Auckland, New Zealand's gateway city. And it is the most economical flight, just 580.\n#Person1#: When does the Flight 212 leave?\n#Person2#: At 11:30 am, by the way, it also makes a stop at Chicago.\n#Person1#: How long will it stay at Chicago?\n#Person2#: Less than one hour.\n#Person1#: And how long do I have to stay in Tokyo for the connecting flight?\n#Person2#: Not so long, just one hour.\n#Person1#: So the time for the whole journey is about...\n#Person2#: About eleven hours.\n#Person1#: Let me count...OK, it works out for my time schedule. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# to fly to Auckland, New Zealand's gateway city, with a connecting flight stop by Tokyo. #Person1# thinks it works out for #Person1#'s time schedule.","topic":"flight"}
{"fname":"train_8390","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm a reporter from China Daily. I'd like to know what types of newspaper people often read. Would you mind answering a few questions?\n#Person2#: No, not at all.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me where you're from, please?\n#Person2#: Er, I was born in Japan and grew up in Italy.\n#Person1#: Oh, sounds interesting. Are you used to living here, in New York city?\n#Person2#: Very much so. I've been working in a college for three years.\n#Person1#: Woo, a college teacher. And when do you normally read newspapers?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm busy during the day, so usually after 8:00 o'clock at night.\n#Person1#: What sections do you prefer?\n#Person2#: I'm mainly interested in the shopping. Other than that, I also like the news.","summary":"#Person1#, a reporter from China Daily, is asking #Person2# some questions in order to know what types of newspaper people often read.","topic":"newspaper"}
{"fname":"train_8391","dialogue":"#Person1#: So you're visiting San Francisco?\n#Person2#: Yes, I just got here yesterday. And you?\n#Person1#: I'm a native.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? Everyone else I've met so far has been a tourist like us. I was beginning to think that there were no natives.\n#Person1#: Well. San Francisco has a lot of different ethnic groups so you might think you're seeing a lot of foreigners. But actually, the city has a population of about 700 000.\n#Person2#: What are the different ethnic groups?\n#Person1#: Web, after whites, the largest one is blacks.\n#Person2#: I thought it was Chinese.\n#Person1#: It's true that San Francisco has the largest Chinese community outside of Asia. But there are many more blacks here than Chinese.\n#Person2#: That's interesting. Don't most of the Chinese people live in China-town?\n#Person1#: Well, no, they live all over the city, but China-town is definitely the center of Chinese culture here. That's where you'll find the best Chinese restaurants, bookstores, art, theaters, things like that.\n#Person2#: What about the Japanese? Doesn't San Francisco have a large Japanese population too?\n#Person1#: No, actually there are only about 12 000 Japanese people here, but we do have an area called 'Japan-town' that has Japanese restaurants and bookstores.\n#Person2#: You seem to know a lot about this city.\n#Person1#: Well, most San Franciscans think their city is pretty special. We like to talk about it. Besides, I teach ethnic history at the university here.\n#Person2#: No wonder you know so much!","summary":"#Person2# is a tourist in San Francisco and #Person2# is a native. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the different ethnic groups in the city. #Person2# knew a lot about this city because #Person2# teaches ethnic history at the university.","topic":"ethnic groups"}
{"fname":"train_8392","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Are you in charge here?\n#Person2#: Yes, sort of.\n#Person1#: Then perhaps you can help me. I need to use a computer to type an assignment.\n#Person2#: Well, are you a student?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am. First year.\n#Person2#: Ok. Have you used a computer before?\n#Person1#: Yes, I've done a bit of word processing.\n#Person2#: That's good. You can use a computer for 2 hours at a time.\n#Person1#: Mm. What can I do if something goes wrong with the computer?\n#Person2#: There's usually someone here from 9 o'clock. You can ask him for help.","summary":"#Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help because #Person1# needs a computer to type an assignment.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_8393","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, this is going to take forever! Animal World will be on in 20 minutes. It's my favorite program. You know I can't miss it!\n#Person2#: I know, honey. But we have to wait in line to pay for these things we need.\n#Person1#: You promised we'd be home in time.\n#Person2#: Be a little patient, Jack. We'll get out of here soon.","summary":"Jack urges his mother because he wants to go home to watch his favorite program.","topic":"go home"}
{"fname":"train_8394","dialogue":"#Person1#: My colleagues at work say I should get a health insurance. What do you think?\n#Person2#: I think it's important. I can give you my insurance agent's card if you want.\n#Person1#: But I'm not sure what kind I need. In Germany, we have a national insurance program. But here you have nothing.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. Many countries have national health insurance. America doesn't.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: Well, it's because of the American culture. Americans think private companies can do things better than the government. So we depend on private companies for insurance.\n#Person1#: But isn't that expensive?\n#Person2#: You're right. It is expensive. And many people criticize it. They say it is not fair to poor people. They say the health systems are better in other countries, especially in Europe.\n#Person1#: But what do you think?\n#Person2#: I have no idea. I just do my best to have good insurance. It's important.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get health insurance. #Person2# tells #Person1# that America doesn't have national health insurance because Americans think private companies can do things better than the government.","topic":"health insurance"}
{"fname":"train_8395","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I take your order now, Madam? \n#Person2#: Yes, what would you recommend?\n#Person1#: I'm happy to recommend the fish, It tastes delicious, and it is today's special. Our chef is from the coast, and love seafood. Today special is actually his favorite dish. so I'm sure it would be a wonderful dish for those who love seafood.\n#Person2#: It does sound wonderful, maybe I'll try it. \n#Person1#: Is there anything else? Maybe I can interest you in one of fine appetizers, such as the escargot. \n#Person2#: Not today, thanks. But I'd like to know any of the vegetarian dishes. \n#Person1#: Yes, here's the menu. What would you think of your order. \n#Person2#: Maybe I don't want the fish, I think I had the greenbean dish instead. \n#Person1#: What kind of soup would you like? \n#Person2#: I'd like the egg drop soup. \n#Person1#: Ok, is that all? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: what would you like anything to drink or you wait? \n#Person2#: Just nice water, thanks. ","summary":"#Person2# is ordering food with the help of #Person1#. #Person2# wants the green bean dish instead of the fish #Person1# recommends, and an egg drop soup, as well as nice water.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_8396","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you signed up to join the company's Christmas party? \n#Person2#: Sure, I have. Will you join? \n#Person1#: I will. You know, as a newcomer, I think it might be a good opportunity to get to know people from the other departments of our company in a more relaxed atmosphere. \n#Person2#: You are right. Our company's Christmas party has always been an amazing occasion for everybody to relax and get to know each other better. It is also a time to make new friends and do some networking. \n#Person1#: I hope that it is not a formal one when the boss is there. \n#Person2#: No, it will not be formal at all. It is a fun time. You will love the game show. Please dress casually. Usually there is an over abandon of drinks, so be careful with that. \n#Person1#: Don't worry, I can handle that. And I know if the boss is there, even it is an informal evening, it does not make a good impression to get totally drunk in front of him. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have signed up to join the company's Christmas party. They think that it might be a good opportunity to know people from the other departments of their company in a relaxed atmosphere.","topic":"Christmas party"}
{"fname":"train_8397","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, sir. Welcome to our restaurant. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: Do you have a reservation? \n#Person2#: Yes, I do. \n#Person1#: May I have your name, please? \n#Person2#: Yes, it's Mr. Brown. \n#Person1#: Mr. Brown. We were expecting you. This way, please. Will this table be fine? \n#Person2#: Oh, this is just fine. \n#Person1#: Please take a seat. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: Here is the menu. ","summary":"Mr. Brown goes to the restaurant with a reservation. #Person1# leads him to a table.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_8398","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you handing me a plastic cup? \n#Person2#: Your doctor wants to test your urine and needs a sample. \n#Person1#: How am I supposed to do that? \n#Person2#: We need you to urinate like you normally would, and then stop and finish into the cup. \n#Person1#: What am I supposed to do with the cup when I am done? \n#Person2#: Leave the cup in the cubby in the restroom. Just close the cubby door and walk away. \n#Person1#: What kind of test is this? \n#Person2#: He wants to know if you have bacteria in your urine, which could signal an infection. \n#Person1#: How long will it take to get the results? \n#Person2#: We will send your doctor the results, and he will contact you. ","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# a plastic cup because #Person1#'s doctor wants to test #Person1#'s urine as a sample. Then #Person1# asks some questions about the test and #Person2# answers.","topic":"urine test"}
{"fname":"train_8399","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ivy, how do you like your new apartment?\n#Person2#: Well, I wish I hadn't moved in. The man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it.\n#Person1#: Why don't you ask him to stop?\n#Person2#: I've tried, but it doesn't work. He never listens to me. what's worse, he isn't the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives across the hall often comes over to borrow things, but she seldom returns anything.\n#Person1#: Then don't lend her anything.\n#Person2#: Now I don't even open the door when she knocks, but it makes me uncomfortable. I'm afraid I'll have to move again.\n#Person1#: You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl Jennifer, who was sharing her apartment has moved out so she has an extra room now.\n#Person2#: That's great! Your sister is such a good girl. Everyone likes her. I'll call her and move as soon as possible. After all, I need to sleep very well every night in order to do well in the coming exam.","summary":"Ivy tells #Person1# that she doesn't like her new apartment because of the neighborhood. #Person1# suggests that she move in with #Person1#'s sister Susan. Ivy thinks it's a great idea.","topic":"new apartment"}
{"fname":"train_8400","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you, Jane? You look angry.\n#Person2#: Oh, Henry, I had words with Jack just now.\n#Person1#: Come to the point. Why did you argue?\n#Person2#: When I asked him to clean up the bedroom, he didn't listen and left his dirty clothes everywhere.\n#Person1#: So you lost your temper?\n#Person2#: Yes, how could I bear it?\n#Person1#: I hope you will patch up soon. You should respect each other.\n#Person2#: If he doesn't apologize to me, I won't forgive him.","summary":"Jane tells Henry that she argued with Jack because he left his dirty clothes everywhere.","topic":"argue"}
{"fname":"train_8401","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, please go to the door. I hear the Bell.\n#Person2#: It's the mailman mother. Here's a letter from uncle George.\n#Person1#: Give it to me. How wonderful! He is coming to visit us.\n#Person2#: And when's he coming?\n#Person1#: He's coming by car on the twenty-fourth. He staying from the twenty-fourth to the twenty-sixth.\n#Person2#: And let me look at the calendar. And good, and the twenty-fourth is a Saturday, is he coming alone?\n#Person1#: No, he's coming with aunt Cynthia and the girls.\n#Person2#: Uh, mother, I don't remember the girls. How old are they?\n#Person1#: Your cousin, Fe is 15. Rosemary is older than Fe, she 17.\n#Person2#: Are they going to stay here with us?\n#Person1#: Of course, the girls can stay in your room and you can share the room with us.\n#Person2#: Mother may we have a party?\n#Person1#: If you like, but now we have to think about meals and many other things.\n#Person2#: Prepare the list mother, I can go to the small stores. Everyone knows me there.","summary":"Tom's mother tells him that uncle George is coming to visit them with aunt Cynthia and two girls on Saturday the twenty-fourth. So now they have to think about meals and many other things.","topic":"visit"}
{"fname":"train_8402","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you hold my place in line? I need to step outside to see if my wife has arrived.\n#Person2#: No problem, sir, but if I get to the front of the line and you haven't returned. I can't wait for you. You will simply lose your place.\n#Person1#: That's fine. I just need to go out for a second and I can't buy the tickets until she tells me what movie she wants to see.\n#Person2#: Can't you just call her and ask?\n#Person1#: She won't make up her mind until she sees the movie posters. She's very selective about the movies that we watch.\n#Person2#: I understand. My sister is the same way. You should hurry though.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to hold the place in line because #Person1# needs to pick up #Person1#'s wife and let her decide what movie to see.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_8403","dialogue":"#Person1#: You don't look very happy, what's the matter?\n#Person2#: It's my boss. He tells me to carry out the project, but then he changes his mind without any explanation.\n#Person1#: That's bad. By the way, do you like your job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've worked very hard. I start at 7:00 o'clock in the morning and finish my work at 9:00 o'clock in the evening everyday. I really want to do my job well.\n#Person1#: Oh, I think you should have a talk with your boss.\n#Person2#: I guess you're right.","summary":"#Person2# isn't happy because #Person2#'s boss changes mind about having #Person2# carry on the project. #Person1# suggests that #Person2# have a talk with #Person2#'s boss.","topic":"boss"}
{"fname":"train_8404","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to rent a car for the weekend.\n#Person1#: Certainly. Do you have a reservation?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid I don't.\n#Person1#: Well, let me see. You're in luck, I have a few cars left. What size car would you like?\n#Person2#: Let's see. We have four adults. Have you got any midsize cars?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have. I've got a Ford. We have a special rate this weekend, $89 including tax. You get 800 kilometers free. Then it's $0.15 for each additional kilometer.\n#Person2#: That sounds reasonable.\n#Person1#: May I see your driver's license and a major credit card?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Would you like to buy traffic accident insurance?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I won't need any insurance. My credit card covers it.\n#Person1#: May I have your local address?\n#Person2#: I'm staying at the hotel, St.Square on Peter St.\n#Person1#: Can you sign this agreement in these three places? Thanks, you can pick up your car in the parking lot. Yours is the white Ford.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# would like to rent a car for the weekend. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# has got a Ford for $89 including tax with 800 kilometers free.","topic":"rent a car"}
{"fname":"train_8405","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctors' office. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, my name is John Carver. I'd like to make an appointment to see Doctor Carter.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: I guess I have a bad cold.\n#Person1#: Do you feel lightheaded or have a fever?\n#Person2#: No, neither. But my nose is off and running and I don't feel like eating anything.\n#Person1#: Well, let me check the schedule. Doctor Carter has an opening at 3:00 o'clock this afternoon. Can you come in then?\n#Person2#: At 3:00? No, I'm sorry I can't. I have an important lecture to attend then. How about tomorrow afternoon?\n#Person1#: Let's see. Tomorrow afternoon at 2:00?\n#Person2#: Yes, that would be fine.\n#Person1#: Alright, see you then.","summary":"#Person1# helps John Carver to make an appointment to see Doctor Carter tomorrow afternoon at 2:00.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_8406","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you a goal-oriented person?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I always make a plan before I do anything.\n#Person1#: Where do you want to be in 5 years?\n#Person2#: I don't want to have a specific title. I just want to enjoy what I am doing.\n#Person1#: That sounds very reasonable.\n#Person2#: It's the most important thing to me.\n#Person1#: If you are hired, how long do you plan to stay with us?\n#Person2#: That obviously depends on how things go - - whether I'm suited to the firm and the firm to me.\n#Person1#: Tell me about some of your recent goals and what you do to achieve them.\n#Person2#: I want to put my knowledge and experience to use in a challenging position. In order to achieve this goal, I just want to work step by step.\n#Person1#: What is your long-range objective?\n#Person2#: I haven't thought it over at all.\n#Person1#: What do you think is the most important thing when looking for a job?\n#Person2#: I think the most important thing is the interest in the job.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# in an interview that he is goal-oriented and wants to enjoy the job in the company. Also, he wants to put what he learned into practice and works step by step.","topic":"goals in work"}
{"fname":"train_8407","dialogue":"#Person1#: The train is leaving. Hurry up! Which car are we in?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Oh, No. 11.\n#Person1#: Here we are, Car 11. Let's get in.\n#Person2#: Seats No. 20 and 21. It ' s nice that we have got a window seat.\n#Person1#: Let's put our suitcases on the rack.\n#Person2#: Oh, the baggage rack is full. Put them under the seat for the time being.\n#Person1#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# get on train No. 11, find their seats and put their suitcases under the seat because the baggage rack is full.","topic":"the train"}
{"fname":"train_8408","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't stand the stupid guy any longer. It ' s unbelievable!\n#Person2#: Oh, my dear lady. Take it easy. You should forgive a green hand like him.\n#Person1#: He does everything so mindlessly that he is going to drive me crazy.\n#Person2#: I suggest you talk with him and teach him how to deal with the problems.\n#Person1#: I have told him how to do it several times, but he's never listened to me.\n#Person2#: Maybe you should communicate with him just like a friend and not a boss.\n#Person1#: Oh, I always have difficulty in getting along with the staff.\n#Person2#: Just take them for your good friends and have a talk with them as we do, make sure you don't lose your temper.\n#Person1#: I think that's a bad idea. I'd hate anyone here to think of me as a friend. How would they ever respect me as they can do whatever they want?\n#Person2#: I disagree. All you have to do is respect the staff and their opinions.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that she is angry about the stupid employee who takes everything carelessly. #Person2# suggests she treat the staff as friends and respect their works, but #Person1# worries about her majesty.","topic":"boss and staff"}
{"fname":"train_8409","dialogue":"#Person1#: My toothache started nearly a month ago. The pain's been keeping me awake. Would you please have a look?\n#Person2#: Open your mouth, please. Which one?\n#Person1#: The one right at the back.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid we can ' t save that one. It will have to come out.\n#Person1#: Will it hurt much?\n#Person2#: I'll give you an injection, then you won't feel pain.\n#Person1#: ( 5 minutes later ) OK, it's all over. Spit there and bite the cotton ball tightly in place for half an hour.","summary":"#Person1# has a toothache and the dentist extracts the bad tooth painlessly. The operation finishes in five minutes.","topic":"tooth extraction operation"}
{"fname":"train_8410","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for a good multivitamin. Can you recommend one?\n#Person2#: Yes. Come with me to the vitamin section.\n#Person1#: I knew there would be a few choices, but this selection is huge!\n#Person2#: You're looking for a multi though, right?\n#Person1#: That's right. Just a simple multi-vitamin that I can take every day.\n#Person2#: Okay. Then I recommend this one. It's made especially for men about your age.\n#Person1#: Oh! You took the guesswork right out of that one.\n#Person2#: That's my job! Is there anything else I can assist you with?","summary":"#Person1# needs a simple multi-vitamin and #Person2# recommends the suitable one for his age.","topic":"multi-vitamin"}
{"fname":"train_8411","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see Mike farmer has make it into the Olympic team. He beat the national record by 0. 1 of a second.\n#Person2#: That ' s great. He ' s the best runner I ' Ve seen this season. I ' m sure he ' ll win a medal at the Olympics.\n#Person1#: I think you ' re right. I think we have a very good athletics team. They should do well in the Olympics. How many medals do you think we ' ll win?\n#Person2#: I really don ' t know. I don ' t think we ' ll win many gold medals, but I think we should win several silver and bronze ones.\n#Person1#: What do you think our chance are in other events.\n#Person2#: In the last Olympics, we did very well in swimming, cycling and ball sports. I think we ' ll do well in those same events.\n#Person1#: We might get a gold medal in the sailing too. Our team put in a lot of practice.\n#Person2#: I think we can expect to get between 30 to 40 medals in total.\n#Person1#: You are very optimistic!","summary":"#Person1# speaks highly of Mike farmer for he has made it into the Olympics team. #Person2# believes their Olympics team will win many medals in swimming, cycling and ball sports, and #Person1# guesses a gold medal in the sailing.","topic":"the Olympics"}
{"fname":"train_8412","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many languages can you speak?\n#Person2#: I can speak French and German.\n#Person1#: How well can you speak them?\n#Person2#: I can speak German quite well, but I can't speak French very well.\n#Person1#: Can you help me to translate these sentences into German now?\n#Person2#: No, but I'll be able to tomorrow.","summary":"#Person2# can speak German well and will help #Person1# translate some sentences in the next day.","topic":"translate sentences"}
{"fname":"train_8413","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Ray, your tenant in Room 209.\n#Person2#: Hi Ray. What's up?\n#Person1#: There're some problems in my apartment. First, the faucet in the bathtub drips constantly.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll ask my plumber to come by and fix it today. What else can I help you?\n#Person1#: One of the burners on the stove doesn't work.\n#Person2#: What's the matter with it?\n#Person1#: I can't control the temperature.\n#Person2#: Oh, sure. I'll get an electrician to repair it as soon as possible. Is that everything?\n#Person1#: Well, there's one more thing. The telephone is dead.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do about that. You've got to call the phone company.\n#Person1#: Okay. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"Ray calls the landlord to report the breakdown of the faucet, the burners and the telephone. The landlord will send the plumber and electrician, but Ray should call the phone company to repair the telephone.","topic":"problems in apartment"}
{"fname":"train_8414","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, there is something wrong with my car.\n#Person2#: Your car is rather old. Why not change a new one?\n#Person1#: I want to change a new car. I like Honda best, especially the red one. But it is too expensive.\n#Person2#: Oh, there is a car exhibition tomorrow afternoon. I have two tickets. Would you like to go there with me?\n#Person1#: Yeah. Maybe I can find my favorite car in addition to Honda.\n#Person2#: And the bank will offer you loans for twenty years!","summary":"#Person2# invites #Person1# to the car exhibition where #Person1# may find his favorite car besides Honda.","topic":"change a car"}
{"fname":"train_8415","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any plan on your mind?\n#Person2#: I want to see all places of renown in Suzhou.\n#Person1#: How are we going there, by bike or by bus?\n#Person2#: By bike, of course. You don't want to miss the beautiful scenery, do you?","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that he wants to travel to Suzhou by bike.","topic":"travel plan"}
{"fname":"train_8416","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now the coals are just right. I can start grilling.\n#Person2#: Here you go. I made up the burger patties for you.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Smell the hickory chips? They give the meat a nice, smoky flavor.\n#Person2#: I'll take over for a while to give you a break.\n#Person1#: Sorry. This is a one-man job. I've got the grill just how I like it, and I've made up my own special sauce.\n#Person2#: Then I'll tell folks the food's ready. Come and get it! I've always wanted to say that!","summary":"#Person1# insists to grill the meat alone, and #Person2#'ll tell folks the food's ready.","topic":"grilling"}
{"fname":"train_8417","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you still see the people we went to school with?\n#Person2#: I did for a while, I suppose, until I left university, but after that not really.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I've lost touch with most people as well, but I still see Rose occasionally.\n#Person2#: Oh yes, how's she getting on?\n#Person1#: OK, I suppose, but she's had a rough time in the last few years, She got divorced.\n#Person2#: What, from Peter?\n#Person1#: Oh, of course.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# still sees Rose occasionally who got divorced from Peter.","topic":"old classmates"}
{"fname":"train_8418","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has Mien sold his house yet?\n#Person2#: Yes, he has. He sold it last week.\n#Person1#: Has he moved to his new house yet?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. He's still here. He's going to move tomorrow.\n#Person1#: When? Tomorrow morning?\n#Person2#: No. Tomorrow afternoon. I'll miss him. He has always been a good neighbour.\n#Person1#: He's a very nice person. We will all miss him.\n#Person2#: When will the new people move into this house?\n#Person1#: I think that they will move in the day after tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Will you see Mien today, Janey?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will.\n#Person2#: Please give him my regards. Poor Mien! He didn't want to leave this house.\n#Person1#: No, he didn't want to leave, but his wife did!","summary":"Mien sold the house because of his wife and is going to leave tomorrow afternoon. Both Janey and #Person2# miss him.","topic":"neighbour"}
{"fname":"train_8419","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Peter, you have to do better than that next time, won't you?\n#Person2#: Have I really got to do those exams again, Dad?\n#Person1#: Of course, you have. You must try harder this time.\n#Person2#: And must I go back to school?\n#Person1#: No, you needn't do that. You'd better get a part-time job somewhere and go to evening classes.\n#Person2#: But Dad, I should be working full-time at my age. I'm nearly 17.\n#Person1#: You ought to have worked harder then you wouldn't have failed your exams. You have to take a job and study.\n#Person2#: What else I've got to do? Join the army?\n#Person1#: Who knows! That might come to later.","summary":"Peter's dad asks Peter to try harder in the exams, get a part-time job and go to evening classes, although Peter wants to work full-time.","topic":"job and study"}
{"fname":"train_8420","dialogue":"#Person1#: You must be Mr. Sellers. I'm Steven. I am here to see the apartment you advertised.\n#Person2#: Oh, nice to see you. The apartment is on the tenth floor. The previous tenant just moved out yesterday.\n#Person1#: Could I have a look at it first?\n#Person2#: Sure. Let me show you the way. Here we are. Apartment 1008. ( They enter. ) This is the living room dining room combination. Here's the kitchen. It's small, but fully equipped. The refrigerator is new, and the stove and the microwave oven are less than a year old.\n#Person1#: It's nice. So this is the bathroom. And that must be the bedroom.\n#Person2#: Yes. And there's a walk-in closet.\n#Person1#: Is there air conditioning?\n#Person2#: Yes, there's central air conditioning and heating. The thermostat is in the living room .\n#Person1#: What's the house rent? When is the rent due? And how much security deposit do you require?\n#Person2#: It's 600 yuan per month. The rent is due no later than the tenth of the month. We ask that you leave a month's rent as a deposit. It will be returned to you at the end of your lease.\n#Person1#: I like the apartment, Mr. Sellers. You can show me the lease.","summary":"Mr. Sellers takes Steven around the apartment 1008 and introduces the living room dining room combination, the kitchen equipment, the bathroom, the walk-in closet, the central air conditioning and heating. Mr. Sellers asks for a rent deposit and Steven wants to see the lease.","topic":"the apartment"}
{"fname":"train_8421","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is everything alright? Can I help?\n#Person2#: I have a Promissory Note, but it's not called that. It's a Bill of Exchange.\n#Person1#: Similar to a Promissory Note, yes. I can deal with that for you right here. The difference between a Promissory Note and a Bill of Exchange is that this product is transferable and can bind one party to pay a third party that was not involved in its creation.\n#Person2#: So, even if someone wasn't directly involved, they can become involved? Like the bank you cash it in?\n#Person1#: That's right. We didn't issue it to you, but technically we are buying it from you. So, we become involved.\n#Person2#: I see. Sorry about this, I'm new in this job and I've never even seen one of these before! My boss just told me to come here and sort it out.\n#Person1#: As long as you have all of the documentation we require you have nothing to worry about.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the Bill of Exchange can involve different parties and transfer the product automatically. #Person1# tells #Person2# not to worry about it as long as #Person2# has all of the documentation.","topic":"Bill of Exchange"}
{"fname":"train_8422","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing here? How about your resume now?\n#Person2#: I still have no idea what to do now.\n#Person1#: Don't act like this. Please have good thoughts in your mind. What's behind you?\n#Person2#: I could not agree with you more. But I feel worried about what to do next as soon as I begin to write my resume.\n#Person1#: There is no need to do like this. We can surf the net and find some templates for resume.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. I will do it in a jiffy. OK! Let's put our heads together.\n#Person1#: You said it. We can also find some helpful advice from some experts.\n#Person2#: Terrific!","summary":"#Person2# has no idea how to write a resume. #Person1# suggests #Person2# find the templates online and find some helpful advice from some experts.","topic":"resume"}
{"fname":"train_8423","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are going to need confirmation on these orders today, and delivery must be made before next Tuesday. Do you think you can handle that?\n#Person2#: We are willing to work with you, but do you think it would be possible to extend your confirmation deadline? We need to check the warehouse to make sure the products are in stock. The earliest I will be to get back to you is tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: No, I must know today because we have to go to press for the advertisements. Is there anyway you can speed up the process of checking inventory?\n#Person2#: We can do that, but it will cost. . . If we have to check our inventory with all our guys on overtime, you're looking at an increased cost of, I'd say, maybe 10 %.\n#Person1#: Are you kidding?\n#Person2#: No, and let me tell you why. . . If I make my guys stay over to check the inventory, I'll have to pay them at an overtime rate, which is time and a half. I estimate it will probably take 3 guys two hours to finish, that will be an increase on your labor fee by at least 10 %. . . if you need the numbers that urgently, I can have them do it. Otherwise, we can wait until tomorrow morning, and I'll call you with the numbers after they're done. It's your call. . .","summary":"#Person2# wants to extend the confirmation deadline of the orders, but #Person1# refuses because he has to go to press tomorrow. #Person2# argues that the cost will rise by about 10 % for they might hire three people to finish the checkout at an overtime rate.","topic":"the confirmation deadline"}
{"fname":"train_8424","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Where are you going?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm a tourist. May I go inside and look around?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid you can't today.\n#Person2#: When can I go inside then?\n#Person1#: Only on Saturday and Sunday from one to five p. m.","summary":"#Person1# tells a tourist that he is only allowed to go inside at weekends.","topic":"permition time"}
{"fname":"train_8425","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to have internet on my computer.\n#Person2#: Do you know what kind of internet you would like to get?\n#Person1#: What are my options?\n#Person2#: You can either get dial-up or DEL.\n#Person1#: Which one would you recommend?\n#Person2#: DEL is the best choice.\n#Person1#: Why is DEL better?\n#Person2#: It's a lot better because it doesn't tie up your phone line.\n#Person1#: What exactly does that mean?\n#Person2#: Well, with dial-up your internet is connected by your phone line.\n#Person1#: That means that I can't use my phone and the internet at the same time, right?\n#Person2#: That's right. You won't have that problem with DEL.","summary":"#Person1# wants to have the internet on the computer, so #Person2# recommends DEL because it doesn't tie up the phone line.","topic":"internet on computer"}
{"fname":"train_8426","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good afternoon. My name is Monica. I am here for the job interview at 2 PM.\n#Person1#: Ok, please first fill in the form and return it to me. You can do it in the next door.\n#Person2#: Done. Here is my paper.\n#Person1#: Everybody attention. I would like to make sure you all know the process. The interview consists of three parts. One, all of the interviewees will answer the questionnaire and it lasts for maximum one hour. Two, we will take a 30 - minute's break. After the break, we all come back to this office and I will announce the successful candidates for the 2nd round. In which, you have a small interview with your future manager.\n#Person2#: What about the 3rd round?\n#Person1#: Good question. But I will tell you when you pass the first two.","summary":"Monica is attending a job interview. #Person1# asks her to finish the form, announces the first two parts and will tell her the 3rd round when Monica passes the first two.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8427","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you, Mr. Wilson? I am Tina.\n#Person2#: Glad to meet you, Mrs. Tina.\n#Person1#: Please have a seat. I know our employment of forcer has already given you the information about your employee contract, but I'd like to go over the main details again before signing. First, you'll be getting a monthly salary, with one month paid vacation after one year of service.\n#Person2#: That's what I understand.\n#Person1#: You'll be covered by our medical plan while on duty. Since you'll be middle management, you're expected to be available up to 1. 5 hours past normal working hours. Any approved time over that will be paid at time and a half, which you can take as salary or time off.\n#Person2#: Exactly my understanding.\n#Person1#: A reasonable number of sick days will be covered by the company. Any extended illness will be covered by insurance. Have you read the other terms of the contract?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: Just one. I noticed an item about flex-time. Is that a possibility for me?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is, but you'll have to discuss the details with your manager.\n#Person2#: That's acceptable.\n#Person1#: Good. Now, if you'll just sign here, you can start work in 3 days.","summary":"Mr.Wilson describes the elementary information about the employment contract to Tina. He mentions monthly salary, one month paid vacation, medical plans, extended working hours and flex-time.","topic":"employment contract"}
{"fname":"train_8428","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you, Sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to withdraw some money.\n#Person1#: Fill in the slip, stating the exact amount you wish to withdraw, please.\n#Person2#: OK. Here's my bank book, is that all right?\n#Person1#: OK, do you want large notes or small ones?\n#Person2#: In 50 Yuan or 100 Yuan would be fine.\n#Person1#: Here's the cash for you.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# withdraw some money in 50 yuan or 100 yuan.","topic":"withdraw money"}
{"fname":"train_8429","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you, Mr. Zhang?\n#Person2#: Very well, thank you. And you?\n#Person1#: Fine, too, thanks. We met one year ago. We both took part in a party held by our company last year.\n#Person2#: That's right. How nice to see you again.\n#Person1#: Me too. How is your family?\n#Person2#: they are doing well.\n#Person1#: Say'hello'to them for me.\n#Person2#: Of course. They will be happy you asked about them.","summary":"Mr. Zhang and #Person1# greet each other for the first time since their meeting last year.","topic":"greet each other"}
{"fname":"train_8430","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daddy, do you mind helping me prepare the supplies for mountain climbing.\n#Person2#: OK. I am coming.\n#Person1#: Is it gonna to rain tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I have checked the weather report. It says it will be cloudy, but no rain.\n#Person1#: Just take my umbrella in case of rain.\n#Person2#: Daniel, don't forget to take enough water and food.\n#Person1#: Definitely, or else, I will starve to death halfway up the mountain.\n#Person2#: Me, too, haha.\n#Person1#: Daddy, may I take your compass? I feel so cool with it in my hand.\n#Person2#: All right. Oh, I nearly forgotten, I left my sneakers at my office.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. I can go with you to the supermarket to pick up a new pair.\n#Person2#: OK, after we finish our preparation, we'll go to the supermarket.","summary":"Daniel and his father will go mountain climbing. Daniel brings an umbrella, water and food. Also, he borrows his dad's compass and will buy a new pair of sneakers with dad.","topic":"preparation for climbing"}
{"fname":"train_8431","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look so excited. What happened?\n#Person2#: You are not going to believe this. Do you remember the dress we saw at Mayors that was so beautiful and expensive? I got it today at half price.\n#Person1#: So they have started the year end sale earlier this year.\n#Person2#: How can you stay so calm? Aren't you going to take a look to see if there is anything for you?\n#Person1#: I guess I'll wait a few more days. There maybe even bigger discount then.\n#Person2#: But there won't be anything good left.","summary":"#Person2# is delighted to purchase the dress at half price. #Person1# will wait for a lower discount.","topic":"year-end sale"}
{"fname":"train_8432","dialogue":"#Person1#: Surely having a Granny about the place to give a hand with the housework can take a lot of pressure off a young wife, can't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think this is true. But remember the old people themselves are often against the idea of going to live with a young family. You see, modern houses and flats are very small; much smaller than the sort of homes people used to live in.\n#Person1#: And when Granny gets very old, then the situation becomes even worse, doesn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes. As long as old people are able to look after themselves, the system works quite well. But as soon as they need any care and attention, the situation becomes very difficult indeed. It's likely that old people may go into a nursing home, but it's not as simple as that. Because of improvements in medical science, people live longer than ever before. The birth rate has fallen. This means that a smaller working population is having to provide for a larger number of old people in need of care and attention. The number of old people's homes provided by the State is strictly limited. There are private nursing homes, but the cost is out of reach of the average family.\n#Person1#: And how do you see the situation developing in the future?\n#Person2#: Well, obviously a lot of money is going to have to be spent. But it's difficult persuading people to do this. There aren't many votes for politicians in providing nursing homes for the elderly.","summary":"#Person2# states that the old are unwilling to live with the young and they should learn to take care of themselves. Also, he adds that the numbers of the young and the old are imbalanced, so the costs of nursing homes can be huge.","topic":"the old people"}
{"fname":"train_8433","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, James, do you think it's possible for us to have a talk sometime today?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, Maggie. But you see, I've got a very very tight schedule today.\n#Person1#: Oh, what have you got to do?\n#Person2#: Well, I've got to finish a report by 10. Then I have to drive to the airport and pick up my boss at 11. After that, we'll have a meeting over lunch. I guess I won't have a break until 2 o'clock. But then from 3 until 5 I have to attend another meeting.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's really tough. So we cannot make it today, can we?\n#Person2#: I think I've got some time tomorrow. How about talking tomorrow afternoon?\n#Person1#: That's fine with me. But don't push yourself too hard. I can always wait.\n#Person2#: Tomorrow afternoon after four should be all right with me. How about us meeting at the cafe on the comer of Peter Street and William Street? We can talk over coffee, all right?\n#Person1#: Good. That sounds great to me.\n#Person2#: See you then.\n#Person1#: Sure, take care and don't work too hard.","summary":"James has a busy schedule today from 10 am to 5 pm. So he decides to meet Maggie tomorrow afternoon at the cafe.","topic":"busy schedule"}
{"fname":"train_8434","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long?\n#Person2#: Twenty minutes already.\n#Person1#: Did you notice whether the No. 7 bus has passed by?\n#Person2#: Not while I've been standing here. I'm also waiting for the No. 7 bus myself.\n#Person1#: Good. Hot today, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.\n#Person1#: Me, too. This is unusual for March. I don't remember it ever being so hot and dry in March before.\n#Person2#: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana. It is pretty cold there.\n#Person1#: Yes, I've heard of that.\n#Person2#: Do you think we've missed the bus?\n#Person1#: Take it easy. It never comes exactly on the half hour like it should.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are waiting for the No. 7 bus which is late. They both believe that the hot weather is unusual in March.","topic":"No. 7 bus"}
{"fname":"train_8435","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Dave. Good to see you could come a long way. Come in.\n#Person2#: Wow. Looks like the party is at a high point.\n#Person1#: Yeah. And they're eating all of my food. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting on the weekend.\n#Person2#: Oh. Which one is she?\n#Person1#: She's sitting on the sofa over there.\n#Person2#: You mean the woman with long black hair?\n#Person1#: That's right. Let me introduce her to you. You're both so friendly and adventurous.\n#Person2#: And who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man wearing the suit jacket?\n#Person1#: Oh, that's Bob, my ballet teacher.\n#Person2#: Ballet teacher! I never knew you could do ballet.\n#Person1#: I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them.\n#Person2#: I'm coming.","summary":"Dave comes to #Person1#'s party and is introduced to his sister Carol and his ballet teacher Bob.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_8436","dialogue":"#Person1#: We could go to a ball game this evening or would you rather eat in a restaurant and then see a film?\n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I can't really go anywhere this evening, because I'm expecting an important phone call.","summary":"#Person2# is waiting for an important phone call and refuses #Person1#'s invitation.","topic":"an important call"}
{"fname":"train_8437","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Betty. I've got your CV. Now, tell me a little about yourself. First, what language can you speak?\n#Person2#: I can speak English, and of course French. And a little Japanese.\n#Person1#: Can you use a computer and fax machine?\n#Person2#: Sure, I can send faxes, e-mails and so on. I can work at the front desk.\n#Person1#: Well, there are a lot of other jobs here, so I need to find out what else you can do. Can you swim? We have swimming pool here.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm good at swimming.\n#Person1#: We also have four restaurants, and one coffee shop. Can you wait tables?\n#Person2#: Yes, I used to work as a waitress at a restaurant.\n#Person1#: How about weekends? That's the busiest time. Can you work on weekends?\n#Person2#: Umm, I can work only on Sundays. I have to take a course on Saturdays.\n#Person1#: I see. Now the most important question is: Do you like working with people? At a hotel, you must work with people all day.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I can get on well with people. I come from a big family.\n#Person1#: Well, Betty. Thank you for coming in today. I will give you a call in a few days.\n#Person2#: OK. Thanks.","summary":"Betty is having an interview and the interviewer asks a lot of questions. Betty reveals that she can speak three languages, use electrical machines, swim, wait tables, continue the works on Sundays and get on well with people.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8438","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello. Is that Mr. Jackson?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is.\n#Person2#: Mr. Jackson. I am a reporter from the TV station at school. As far as I know, you are a very successful teacher and quite popular among the students, so I want to ask you some questions.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: Do you often give homework to your students after class?\n#Person1#: It depends. Maybe once or twice a week.\n#Person2#: Do you think it is good for your students to do a lot of homework?\n#Person1#: No, I don't think so. Too much homework takes too much of their free time. I seldom give homework to my students on the weekend. They need time to relax and rest, especially on weekends.\n#Person2#: You are a great teacher. By the way, what do you do in your free time?\n#Person1#: I'm a very good football player. My team won first place in our city tournament last year.\n#Person2#: Congratulations! Well, thank you for your help.","summary":"Mr. Jackson is in an interview and expresses some of his ideas about homework. He only assigns homework on weekdays because students need relaxation. He also plays football in his spare time.","topic":"school teacher"}
{"fname":"train_8439","dialogue":"#Person1#: This place is great. I'm surprised they have so much. \n#Person2#: Yes, but it takes a while to find things. It's not organized as carefully as a regular store. \n#Person1#: I never shopped in an outlet before. We don't have any in my hometown. Why do they call it an 'outlet'? \n#Person2#: Sometimes a clothes company makes too many of one item. They can't sell it all in their regular stores. So they send the overstock to an outlet. That's why they call it an outlet. It's a store that let's out products the company cannot sell in regular stores.\n#Person1#: And they have faulty products here too. \n#Person2#: Yes. A faulty product may be a shirt that has some problem. Or a pair of pants that is ripped a little. Sometimes the fault is very small. So it's a good deal to buy it. Sometimes, if you have a needle \n#Person1#: I like to sew, so that's easy for me. I think it's a really good deal. Some of these shirts have only one tiny mistake on them. \n#Person2#: I know. So it's a good idea to shop in an outlet sometimes. You can save a lot of money. \n#Person1#: That's great for me. Now that Steve and I have the baby, we want to save as much as we can. \n#Person3#: Cash or credit, Ma'am? \n#Person1#: Credit. \n#Person2#: Wow! How many of those sweatshirts are you buying? \n#Person1#: I have six here. \n#Person2#: Six? Why do you need so many? \n#Person1#: They're such a good deal. I'm buying one for Steve, one for his brother Rick, one for my dad, two for my sisters, and one for me. \n#Person2#: You really know how to use an outlet store! \n#Person1#: I ought to make the most of it while I'm here, don't you think? \n#Person2#: Sure. You're smart. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# outlet reserves the overstock and faulty products from the clothes company, so it is a good chance to save money because most faulty clothes only have tiny mistakes. #Person1# decides to take advantage of the outlet's benefits and buys six sweatshirts for her family.","topic":"outlet"}
{"fname":"train_8440","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the date today, Mr. Brown? I don't have a calendar. \n#Person2#: Today is Tuesday, 25th September, 2001. \n#Person1#: 25th Sep? Oh, I have an appointment tonight. \n#Person2#: What time is your appointment? \n#Person1#: It is at 8 o'clock . \n#Person2#: What time is now? Do you have the correct time? \n#Person1#: I don't know what time it is. \n#Person2#: It must be about 6 o'clock. \n#Person1#: I have to go now. I don't want to be late. \n#Person2#: You won't be late. It's still early. ","summary":"Mr. Brown tells #Person1# it is about 6 o'clock on September 25th and #Person1# can reach the appointment on time.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_8441","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank god you showed up when you did! He's insane! Do you think we should call the police? \n#Person2#: Don't worry about it, I'll call my friend and have him take care of it. I can't believe he was stalking you all these years. What a nut job! \n#Person1#: I know! Well. . . he said I'm not pregnant. I'm sorry if I got you all worked up over nothing. I want you to know that I didn't do it on purpose. . . \n#Person2#: Don't apologize! From the moment I met you, not a day has gone by when I haven't thought of you. And now that I'm with you again, I'm. . . I'm just scared, Veronica. The closer I get to you, the worse it gets. The thought of not being with you, I mean, I just can't handle it! We were made for each other, Veronica. You are my everything, my soul mate. What can I do? \n#Person1#: Just hold me. . . I'll always be here for you, no matter what. And together, we can tackle whatever life throws at us. I believe in us, steven. \n#Person2#: I'm so happy to hear that! I knew we belong together. I love you so much. ","summary":"Veronica is scared about the guy who stalks her for years and she asks Steven for help. Steven promises to stand by her side in his lifetime because he loves her very much.","topic":"love"}
{"fname":"train_8442","dialogue":"#Person1#: What? \n#Person2#: What happened with that guy at the cafe? \n#Person1#: nothing \n#Person2#: But you're crazy about him? \n#Person1#: Yes, I am. \n#Person2#: Why don't you run off with him? What are you waiting for? \n#Person1#: I don't actually know him. \n#Person2#: Really? \n#Person1#: I only know him through the ... you are not gonna believe this. \n#Person2#: Oh, let me guess. Through the internet? \n#Person1#: Yes. \n#Person2#: Hmm. You've got mail. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that she loves the man but she doesn't know him because they met online.","topic":"net love"}
{"fname":"train_8443","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, why are you so angry? Can you tell me? \n#Person2#: You don't love me, Roy. \n#Person1#: Why do you say such words? I love you very much. \n#Person2#: No, you used to be. But not now. You are in love with someone else. You are in love with my friend, Janet. You appreciate her very much. You think she is beautiful and fun to be with and you think I'm dumb and uninteresting. \n#Person1#: Susan, just one last week I went out to have a lunch with her. There is nothing for you to be jealous about. I like your company much better than Janet's. \n#Person2#: I envy her and also I hate her at the same time. \n#Person1#: Honey, you should know that I love you so deeply. \n#Person2#: Oh, shut up, Roy. \n#Person1#: But honey, I think you're terrific. There is nothing... \n#Person2#: Oh, SHUT UP! ","summary":"Susan is suspicious that her boyfriend Roy has an affair with her friend Janet although he tells her he loves her very much. Also, Susan is envious about Janet's beauty and humor.","topic":"an affair"}
{"fname":"train_8444","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many cleaning ladies does your company hire? \n#Person2#: We have two cleaning ladies. But both of them have received little education. \n#Person1#: Most cleaning ladies are illiterate. But some of them do a very nice job. \n#Person2#: But I actually dislike another lady. She is more capable and seems to have ideas of her own. But the trouble is she is a backseat driver with some of us. She would tell you what to do and where to put things. ","summary":"#Person2# has two cleaning ladies in the company. #Person2# dislikes the one who always finger-points others.","topic":"cleaning ladies"}
{"fname":"train_8445","dialogue":"#Person1#: I didn't expect to see you at this hour. You must have goofed off again. \n#Person2#: Goofed off? Maybe, but I'm not a clock-watcher. I finished doing what I should do and then knock off an hour earlier. \n#Person1#: You'll be sorry if the boss finds it out. He may probably give you the bag. \n#Person2#: I'm sure of what I'm doing. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2# has goofed off while #Person2# argues #Person2# finishes the work in advance.","topic":"knock off earlier"}
{"fname":"train_8446","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, is your sister coming to dinner tonight?\n#Person2#: No, she can make it tonight. She has to work late on Fridays.\n#Person1#: Well, did you invite our neighbor Don?\n#Person2#: Nope, he's out of town this week.\n#Person1#: So does that mean it's just us for dinner?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Is that a problem?\n#Person1#: No, it's just that we always have dinner together. I was hoping that we could have some company for once.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm sorry to let you down. But I did make pizza, so I hope you can at least appreciate that.","summary":"#Person2#'s sister and #Person2#'s neighbor Don can't come to dinner tonight, which makes #Person1# unhappy because he hopes to have some company.","topic":"have dinner together"}
{"fname":"train_8447","dialogue":"#Person1#: As you can see, I have a degree in finance and I also have 3 years of work experience at a major Wall Street firm.\n#Person2#: Yes, but this is not exactly a finance job. It has more to do with marketing and advertising.\n#Person1#: I see, is it possible that I am in the wrong office? I thought I was applying for a financial manager position.\n#Person2#: Let me give them a call and see if there was a mistake with the schedule. There might be a marketing expert downstairs with the finance people.","summary":"#Person1# applies for a financial manager position but is in the wrong office. #Person2# will check the schedule.","topic":"the wrong position"}
{"fname":"train_8448","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alice, you are calling all the morning.\n#Person2#: Because I have a wonderful idea.\n#Person1#: You want to hold a grand party and you're inviting friends?\n#Person2#: No, I want to buy a diamond necklace. But it's too expensive.\n#Person1#: I don't know your meaning.\n#Person2#: It's $12,000 and it's really lovely.\n#Person1#: You want to borrow money from your friends.\n#Person2#: No. I want to buy it with other friends.\n#Person1#: Good idea. Then you can wear it by turns.\n#Person2#: Yeah, and we are all the owners of the necklace.\n#Person1#: Good idea, but not all accepted.\n#Person2#: Right, but 8 girlfriends have agreed to do so.\n#Person1#: How many people would you like to find at last?\n#Person2#: 12 including me. We each pay $1000.\n#Person1#: You can wear a month in a year, if you buy it.\n#Person2#: Clever.","summary":"Alice is calling #Person1# all the morning to share her idea that 12 different people buy the expensive diamond necklace together, so they can split the expenses and wear it in turns.","topic":"diamond necklace"}
{"fname":"train_8449","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for shopping at Park-place Market. Is there anything I can help you find?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm planning a dinner party for 4 people at my restaurant.\n#Person1#: I'll do my best to help you. What are you planning to make?\n#Person2#: Vegetable soup.\n#Person1#: Area 4 has all of our vegetables, spices and soups.\n#Person2#: I also need to get drinks and desserts. I'd like to make a cool fresh fruit drink because it's so hot this week.\n#Person1#: All of our cold drinks are in Area 3. The fruit is in Area 4 with the vegetables\n#Person2#: Great. For desserts, I want to make chocolate chip cookies.\n#Person1#: All of the desserts and baking supplies are in Area 7. Good luck with the party.","summary":"#Person2# is shopping in the market and collecting ingredients for the party. #Person1# directs him to the place to find vegetables, drinks, fruits and desserts.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_8450","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, I'm hungry.\n#Person2#: Look in the fridge.\n#Person1#: I'm looking, there's nothing to eat, it's almost empty.\n#Person2#: Are you sure? I went to the market yesterday.\n#Person1#: I don't see anything.\n#Person2#: I bought lots of oranges and apples.\n#Person1#: I don't want fruit, I want something tasty.\n#Person2#: Eat the fruit it's good for you.\n#Person1#: Next time you go to the market. Let me go with you.\n#Person2#: No, all you want to eat all hot dogs and candy bars.","summary":"#Person1#'s mum let #Person1# grab some fruits in the fridge. But #Person1# wants to eat something tasty.","topic":"eat fruits"}
{"fname":"train_8451","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, I'd like to think about the chair. I like it, but white gets dirty so quickly.\n#Person2#: Oh, it washes very easily. A little soap and water will remove any spots.\n#Person1#: Well.\n#Person2#: Look! A few weeks ago, another customer called me up and ordered the second one for her father. She thought the chair was great.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is really comfortable. There is no doubt about it, but the decision is up to you. You can look around and come back if you like. Of course I can't guarantee the chair will still be here. Is this the only one you have?\n#Person2#: The last one in stock. They've been selling like hot cakes.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the white chair might get dirty quickly but #Person2# tells #Person1# it washes easily. Since it is the last one, they have to make up their mind quickly.","topic":"purchase of chair"}
{"fname":"train_8452","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr.Hudson. This is Rose speaking. I'm calling to see if I can give you my research report this afternoon. It's due today.\n#Person2#: Certainly. You can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office.\n#Person1#: Would it be alright for me to come by your office at 5:00 o'clock? I couldn't possibly arrive any earlier because I have a dance class and two language classes this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00 this afternoon. Why not leave it with my secretary? She stays until 5:30.\n#Person1#: Fine. I'll be there at 5:00 o'clock. And one more thing, could you tell me where your secretary is?\n#Person2#: Well, she will be in room 302 of the Gregory building by then.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"Rose will hand in the research report to Mr.Hudson at 5 this afternoon who is not available at that time. So Rose will leave it to his secretary.","topic":"research report"}
{"fname":"train_8453","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob, I'm sure you know about secondhand smoke.\n#Person2#: Of course, I do.\n#Person1#: But have you heard about thirdhand smoke?\n#Person2#: Third hand smoke? I'm afraid not. What is it then?\n#Person1#: Well, it's here in today's paper. Parents may think they are protecting children from secondhand smoke when they smoke outside their home or only when the children are not there. But now researchers are warning about what they call third hand smoke. When you smoke dangerous matter from cigarettes gets into your hair and clothing. As babies are the weakest when you come to a baby. You pass it to the baby and increase the chances of disease in the baby.\n#Person2#: Is that so? In that case. I have to say that I should never get close to a baby.\n#Person1#: That's right. Actually, all smoking parents should do the same or better give it up completely.","summary":"#Person1# describes to Bob the definition of thirdhand smoke. Dangerous matters will get into hair and clothing when people smoke, so parents should quit smoking.","topic":"thirdhand smoke"}
{"fname":"train_8454","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks a lot for coming again.\n#Person2#: Tell me what happened this time? Is it the keyboard again or the mouse?\n#Person1#: Well, the keyboard is ok now, and the mouse is working well, too, even though you suggested that I get a new one last time. Actually the problem is when I was working this morning, the screen suddenly went black.\n#Person2#: Ok, let me have a look. The screen seems to be working, so I'll take a look at the inside of the laptop. Did you save your files?\n#Person1#: No, since I didn't know that the computer would stop working. Please don't tell me I've lost my report.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid so, here's the problem. Something has overheated inside the laptop.\n#Person1#: Can you fix it quickly?\n#Person2#: I'll try. It may take a couple of hours. I'll have to take it back to my shop and fix it. I'll test it before I call you. Can I contact you on your mobile phone?\n#Person1#: Of course, I've learned a lesson today.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: Always save your files when you're working on the computer.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# to check the problems of the computer. The screen suddenly went black, so #Person2# guesses the overheating is the cause of the problem. #Person1# lost all the files and he learns to save them at any time.","topic":"breakdown of computer"}
{"fname":"train_8455","dialogue":"#Person1#: Passport, please, madam.\n#Person2#: Just a minute, please. It's in my bag. Here it is.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Please fill out the Baggage Declaration Form.\n#Person2#: All right. Shall I enter all my belongings?\n#Person1#: No, only the articles listed on the Declaration.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to fill out the Baggage Declaration Form.","topic":"out of customs"}
{"fname":"train_8456","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is Dunlin. Is this Mrs. Smith speaking?\n#Person2#: Yes, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I just want to call and say thank you for letting me interview yesterday.\n#Person2#: You are welcome, Mr. Sun.\n#Person1#: And I also want to know what the status is of the position.\n#Person2#: Sorry, we haven't made the decision at all. But we should be making the decision by the end of this week. And we'll get in touch with you once we make it.\n#Person1#: Do you have any questions we didn't cover in the interview?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Thank you, I am looking forward to hearing from you. Bye-bye.\n#Person2#: Thank you for the calling. Bye-bye.","summary":"Dunlin calls Mrs. Smith to ask about the status of the position. Mrs. Smith will inform Dunlin once the decision is made.","topic":"a call"}
{"fname":"train_8457","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of character do you think you have?\n#Person2#: Generally speaking, l am an open-minded person.\n#Person1#: What is your strongest trait?\n#Person2#: Cheerfulness and friendliness.\n#Person1#: How would your friends or colleagues describe you?\n#Person2#: They say Mr. Sun is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person.\n#Person1#: What personality do you admire?\n#Person2#: I admire a person who is honest, flexible and easy-going.\n#Person1#: How do you get along with others?\n#Person2#: I get on well with others.","summary":"Mr. Sun thinks he is open-minded, cheerful, and friendly and admires honest and flexible people.","topic":"character"}
{"fname":"train_8458","dialogue":"#Person1#: The band is pretty good. How do you like the music?\n#Person2#: it's very nice. I haven't heard live music in a while. This is fun.\n#Person1#: well, then, may I invite you for the next dance?\n#Person2#: of course. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer. . .\n#Person1#: don't worry. I'm not much of a dancer myself.\n#Person2#: you're dancing so well.\n#Person1#: you dance beautifully too.\n#Person2#: when did you learn to dance?\n#Person1#: in college. But I don't dance very often. What's your favourite dance?\n#Person2#: it's hard to say. It depends. But I love the waltz.\n#Person1#: how about tango?\n#Person2#: oh, I like it. It's such a beautiful dance, but I can't do it well. What about you?\n#Person1#: Tango is my favorite. Anything but hip-hop or the foxtrot.\n#Person2#: thank you for the dance.\n#Person1#: my pleasure. Let's go and have a drink.\n#Person2#: ok.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# for the next dance. #Person2# agrees. They admire each other's dancing and talk about their favorite type of dance.","topic":"dance"}
{"fname":"train_8459","dialogue":"#Person1#: You mean it shuts off to save energy?\n#Person2#: Yep. And it breathes, see!\n#Person1#: It's not breathing!\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Look at the little light! It blinks off and on.\n#Person1#: Jen, it's not alive. . . but it does look user-friendly.\n#Person2#: I would look so cool carrying this around!","summary":"#Person2# thinks the product is breathing. #Person1# thinks it looks user-friendly.","topic":"a cool thing"}
{"fname":"train_8460","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I need your assistance.\n#Person2#: Sure, what's up?\n#Person1#: I have no idea where my class is.\n#Person2#: Tell me which building it's in.\n#Person1#: My class is in the C building.\n#Person2#: I know where the C building is.\n#Person1#: Do you mind telling me where it is?\n#Person2#: Of course, which room number is it?\n#Person1#: Number 261.\n#Person2#: I actually have a class right around there.\n#Person1#: Can you please show me?\n#Person2#: I can do that.","summary":"#Person1# cannot find #Person1#'s classroom and asks #Person2# for help. #Person2# will show #Person1# the way.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_8461","dialogue":"#Person1#: A friend of mine is now in the big house. He was caught red-handed for selling cocaine.\n#Person2#: That is a deadly risky business. He should have it coming on him.\n#Person1#: He must be regretting about having done the business.\n#Person2#: I bet he is. He domed his own life.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s friend was caught red-handed for selling cocaine.","topic":"sell cocaine"}
{"fname":"train_8462","dialogue":"#Person1#: What dressing would you like on the salad?\n#Person2#: French dressing, please.\n#Person1#: I beg your pardon?\n#Person2#: Oh, French dressing.\n#Person1#: Sorry, it's not available now. Anything else?\n#Person2#: We still prefer French dressing.\n#Person1#: Will you say it again?\n#Person2#: Who's your manager? Tell me! Would you?","summary":"#Person2# is angry about #Person1#'s service.","topic":"French dressing"}
{"fname":"train_8463","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, which club do you want to join?\n#Person2#: I haven't decided yet. What about you, Andy?\n#Person1#: I am a member of the basketball club. Do you want to join us?\n#Person2#: But I don't know how to play basketball.\n#Person1#: It's OK. Don't worry about it. Our school coach will train us to play basketball.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to join the basketball club, even though #Person2# can't play basketball.","topic":"join a club"}
{"fname":"train_8464","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you need?\n#Person2#: I would like to check out a book.\n#Person1#: I'm going to need your library card.\n#Person2#: I don't have a library card.\n#Person1#: Why don't you apply for one right now?\n#Person2#: Sure. That would be great.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this application.\n#Person2#: Okay. Here you go.\n#Person1#: Now, sign your name on the back of the card.\n#Person2#: Here you go.\n#Person1#: Here's your library card.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Now I'd like to check out this book.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# apply for a library card before checking out #Person2#'s books.","topic":"check out books"}
{"fname":"train_8465","dialogue":"#Person1#: How could you handle living in such a big family? Does everyone get along?\n#Person2#: Sure. We love each other and take care of each other.\n#Person1#: In such a big family, there must be a head. Who's the head of your family?\n#Person2#: My grandpa. He has the final word about almost everything. My grandpa is ' President, ' and Grandma is ' Vice-President. ' My parents, uncles and aunts try to arrive at a consensus on important questions.\n#Person1#: Is a family like yours common in South Korea?\n#Person2#: No. Not anymore. Mine is highly educated but traditional family. Most South Korea families today are a lot smaller. In traditional families, the old people are well respected and taken good care of. Ho\n#Person1#: My family setup is a bit different. In New York city, there're only three people, my mother, my stepfather and me. During this summertime, I fly out to California and live with my dad. Dad's getting\n#Person2#: Of course there'll be a room for you!\n#Person1#: To be blunt, maybe I won't be able to get along with his new wife or her kids.\n#Person2#: Yours is a modern family. I'm sure your dad loves you and would want you to stay for the summer. You just need to try your best to get along with your new stepmother and her boys.\n#Person1#: But four boys!\n#Person2#: It will be a new experience, and you might as well learn to adjust to changes.\n#Person1#: You are right, I guess. The world keeps changing, and so do families. But I like a small-sized or medium-sized family where everybody is equal to everybody else. That's what I want.\n#Person2#: It is good to have goals in life. If California doesn't work out, come and visit me in Korea, OK?\n#Person1#: That's a great idea!\n#Person2#: We could share a room! It would be fun. And we could do some traveling around Korea. You could see for yourself what life in a big family is like!\n#Person1#: That sounds like an excellent offer. I might take you up on that. Thank you for the wonderful invitation.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s grandpa has the final word about almost everything. #Person1#'s family is a modern small-sized family. #Person1# wants to have a family where everyone is equal to everyone else. #Person2# invites #Person1# to Korea and to see the life of a big family. #Person1# thinks it is an excellent offer.","topic":"a big family"}
{"fname":"train_8466","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, why don't you come to my house this Saturday?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I'll have to ask my host mom.\n#Person1#: Come on, Mary. This is America. You make your own decisions here.\n#Person2#: But I still have to tell her.\n#Person1#: Of course.\n#Person2#: Tell you what, give me your phone number.\n#Person1#: It's 555-4321.\n#Person2#: Got it. I'll call you later tonight and we can talk about what to do on Saturday.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mary to the house. Mary wants to tell her host mum first.","topic":"an invitation"}
{"fname":"train_8467","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ben. Here are the top ten of this week's top chart.\n#Person2#: Oh, great!\n#Person1#: Which is your favorite in this ten?\n#Person2#: I like No. 4.\n#Person1#: You mean Sweet Heart.\n#Person2#: Yes. In fact, I think it's much better than this week's No. 1.\n#Person1#: What do you think about Cold Wind?\n#Person2#: I like it as well, but I don't think it's as good as Sweet Heart.\n#Person1#: So No. 4 is your favorite. Which one don't you like?\n#Person2#: Well. I don't like Your Lips very much.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: I think it's too slow makes me sleepy. In fact, it's the worst in this week's top ten, if you ask me.\n#Person1#: Really? But it's my favorite.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the top ten of this week's top chart. #Person2# likes No.4 best while #Person1#'s favorite is Your Lips.","topic":"top chart"}
{"fname":"train_8468","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you need help with something?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for this book.\n#Person1#: Is there something wrong?\n#Person2#: I don't see it on the shelf.\n#Person1#: Did you check the computer?\n#Person2#: I already looked.\n#Person1#: Did it say anything?\n#Person2#: It said that the book is on the shelf, but it isn't.\n#Person1#: I'm sure I can get it from another library.\n#Person2#: Could you do that?\n#Person1#: I'll let you know when I get the book in.\n#Person2#: That's great. Thank you so much.","summary":"#Person2# cannot find a book on the shelf. #Person1# will get the book from another library.","topic":"a book"}
{"fname":"train_8469","dialogue":"#Person1#: You should draw a picture of a fancy kingdom of animals in forty minutes.\n#Person2#: All right. But how?\n#Person1#: Just imagine, if a horse can fly, if a bird can swim. . . and things like that.\n#Person2#: I see. But could you give me another piece of paper?\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are. Anybody who wants help, please come to me.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much, Mr. Addison.","summary":"Mr. Addison asks #Person2# to draw a picture of a kingdom of animals in 40 minutes.","topic":"draw a picture"}
{"fname":"train_8470","dialogue":"#Person1#: You spoken English is pretty good. Please tell me your experience in learning English.\n#Person2#: Uh, I don't know what to say. What do you want to know?\n#Person1#: What's your method of learning?\n#Person2#: Let me think a minute. I think I always try to take every chance to practice.\n#Person1#: What if there is no chance? I mean what if you don't have a partner, what will you do?\n#Person2#: Well, I talk to myself. That is, I play one role first, then the other.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. You are really creative.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about how to learn English. #Person2# says #Person2# talks to #Person2# to practice.","topic":"learn English"}
{"fname":"train_8471","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice dress. How do I look? Be honest.\n#Person2#: Hmm. . . you look too dressed up. How about this purple top and these jeans?\n#Person1#: Well, that top is a little too tight, and those jeans aren't dressy enough. And I don't feel comfortable with that. What do you think, Vicky? You'Ve been very quiet up to now.\n#Person2#: Be confident. Wear styles you're going to be comfortable in.","summary":"Vicky thinks #Person1# looks too dressed up at first but then tells #Person1# to wear comfortable styles.","topic":"dress up"}
{"fname":"train_8472","dialogue":"#Person1#: Whoa, whoa, what's going on? Watch out!\n#Person2#: Hey, watch where you're going!\n#Person1#: Oh, no! I'm so sorry! Are you all right?\n#Person2#: Oh. . . I don't know.\n#Person1#: I feel terrible, I really didn't mean to knock you over. My tire, just exploded, and I lost control of my bike. Really, it was an accident. Please accept my apologies.\n#Person2#: Oh, wait a second, you seem really familiar, I think I know you from somewhere.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I think we have met somewhere before. That's right! We met at Aaron's place last weekend! What a coincidence! But anyway, I'm glad to see that you're not too badly hurt, and I should probably get going. I have a nine o'clock meeting.\n#Person2#: Ouch! My ankle! I think it's broken! You can't just leave me like this! Are you calling an ambulance?\n#Person1#: Nope, I'm canceling my appointment so that I can stay here with you.","summary":"#Person1#'s tire exploded and #Person1# knocked #Person2# over. #Person2#'s ankle was therefore hurt. They find they have met before. #Person1# cancels #Person1#'s appointment so that #Person1# can stay with #Person2#.","topic":"an accident"}
{"fname":"train_8473","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's such a nice day outside. Let's take a walk into town and do some window-shopping.\n#Person2#: You know I hate shopping more than anything else in this world.\n#Person1#: I know. But we could get some exercise in, and we could get some errands run, too. Window-shopping won't cost you anything.\n#Person2#: What kind of errands do we need to run?\n#Person1#: Well, we could go to the newsagent's to pick up the Sunday paper, go to the butcher's to pick up a chicken for a roast dinner, and to the chemist's to pick up your prescription from the doctor.\n#Person2#: I'll only go if we can stop at the office-license to pick up something to drink for tonight.\n#Person1#: Fine, we'll do that on the way home, so we don't have to carry it the whole time.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. You have to promise not go into any of the stores in the mall though. I know how you like to try things on in the fitting rooms, especially if the stores have special offers.\n#Person1#: I promise. We're only going for a walk to get some exercise and to get some things done that we haven't had time for.\n#Person2#: Ok, let's go then!\n#Person1#: Do you have any money?\n#Person2#: For what?\n#Person1#: For our errands, and maybe a little extra for something from a vendor on the street.\n#Person2#: You said you were only going to window shop!\n#Person1#: I agreed to not go into the mall, but I can still look at things in the market!\n#Person2#: I should have known. . .","summary":"#Person1# suggests doing some window-shopping and getting some errands run, like picking up a chicken and #Person2#'s prescription. #Person2# agrees after #Person1# promises #Person1# won't go shopping in the mall. But then, #Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person2# has any money for shopping on the street. #Person2# thinks #Person2# should have known it.","topic":"do some window-shopping"}
{"fname":"train_8474","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you expect of the position?\n#Person2#: I hope to apply my knowledge and experience on the job and make further improvement.\n#Person1#: What do you think about occupational planning?\n#Person2#: It is quite important for all of us. Without clear goals, one may lose direction and cannot pave the way for their future.\n#Person1#: Tell me something about your goals.\n#Person2#: As a graduate, it may be more important to develop myself effectively in my future work. And whatever job I may take, I will make the best efforts.\n#Person1#: If confronted with difficult task, what will you do?\n#Person2#: I will make full use of the chance and get myself ready for the challenges all the time.\n#Person1#: Would you care much about your salary?\n#Person2#: Salary is, admittedly, important, but I will care more about what I can learn from the job.\n#Person1#: If you were assigned some work which you are not so interested, would you take it or not?\n#Person2#: I would take it. After all, interest is not the only thing one should care about.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s expectation of the position, occupational planning, goals, and altitude towards salary and work. #Person2# will make use of the chance and get #Person2#'s self ready for the challenges.","topic":"a position"}
{"fname":"train_8475","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, who do you work for?\n#Person2#: I work for a large multinational company called DAK Group. We have five main area of business - construction, heavy industry, shipbuilding, motor vehicles and telecommunications.\n#Person1#: And which side of the business do you work in?\n#Person2#: The motor vehicles division. I work in our Belgian factory. We manufacture components for our car production plants in Europe.\n#Person1#: Where are DAK headquarters?\n#Person2#: In Seoul. But the company has operations in over fifty countries and thirty factories all over the world.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# works for a multinational company that has five main areas of business. #Person2# works in the motor vehicle division.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_8476","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to make an appointment for a project meeting.\n#Person2#: Of course, I have Monday or Tuesday available. What day would be best for you?\n#Person1#: I would like to meet on Monday.\n#Person2#: Very well then. Are mornings or afternoons best?\n#Person1#: I want to come in the morning.\n#Person2#: I will have my assistant check my calendar and get back to you with the exact time. Can you bring me an outline of the project when you come?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can bring the outline when I come to the meeting.\n#Person2#: Do you think that we should include the entire committee in the meeting or just our sub-committee?\n#Person1#: I think that we should have just the sub-committee.\n#Person2#: OK then, I will make the arrangements for them to attend. Do you know how to get there?\n#Person1#: No, I need directions, please.\n#Person2#: Fine, we will make sure that we send you all of the information that you need. See you there!","summary":"#Person1# wants to make an appointment for a project meeting and thinks they should have just the sub-committee. #Person2# will arrange the meeting.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_8477","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I have an issue.\n#Person1#: What is your problem?\n#Person2#: There were charges on my debit card that I never made.\n#Person1#: Do you have a statement for your debit card?\n#Person2#: I do.\n#Person1#: Which charges are you talking about?\n#Person2#: It's the last four charges.\n#Person1#: We're going to have to do an investigation.\n#Person2#: Is that going to take long?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure, but in the meantime we will freeze these charges.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# finds there were charges on the debit card that #Person2# never made. #Person1# will do an investigation and freeze those charges.","topic":"the debit card"}
{"fname":"train_8478","dialogue":"#Person1#: Kata! You've got a beautiful singing voice. You hit the high notes perfectly.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your compliment. But you are exaggerating. I think you are destined to be a singer. You have the best voice!\n#Person1#: Thank you. Maybe we can sing a song together. Would you like to sing with me?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to. It's my honor. Let's pick a song.\n#Person1#: How about this one?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I can't sing the song.\n#Person1#: Er. . . How about this one?\n#Person2#: OK. But I'm not familiar. I don't know the beginning part.\n#Person1#: Never mind. You can follow me. I'll sing the first part.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# thinks Kata gets a beautiful singing voice and suggests they sing a song together. Kata agrees.","topic":"sing a song"}
{"fname":"train_8479","dialogue":"#Person1#: My latte looks like that shoe polish we did an ad for last month.\n#Person2#: And this espresso looks like. . . oil!\n#Person1#: It still tastes fine, though.\n#Person2#: These days, I can't think of anything but motor oil. Even coffee makes me think of it.\n#Person1#: Wait a second! There's the idea for this case! ' Your motor oil should be as choice and fresh as your morning coffee. '","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think about advertising ideas when having coffee.","topic":"oil"}
{"fname":"train_8480","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, what's the checking time for flight FA1187?\n#Person2#: Have you paid the airport fee?\n#Person1#: Yes, and I have already gone through the safety inspection.\n#Person2#: In that case, please get your passport and boarding card ready. Just wait in the terminal for twenty more minutes. You will hear the announcement.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the checking time for #Person1#'s flight. #Person2# says it will be in around twenty minutes.","topic":"the checking time"}
{"fname":"train_8481","dialogue":"#Person1#: If you're observant you'll see rare birds, insects, butterflies, and a few reptiles. But you must look for them. There are also a few am-phibians in lower places.\n#Person2#: Well, let's move, I can see a rest area ahead. We can relax there, and see what wildlife is around. . .\n#Person1#: Huh! I am really out-of-shape, Why aren't you out-of-breath?\n#Person2#: Because I come hiking every week. That's why I'm in good-shape. I think that I should bring you a walkingstick next time.\n#Person1#: How can you say that? But, you could give me a piggyback the rest of the way.\n#Person2#: So, you want me to carry your backpack, your thermos flask, our picnic, and you as well. No problem, jump on.","summary":"#Person1# is out-of-shape. #Person2# is in good-shape because #Person2# comes hiking every week. #Person1# asks #Person2# to give #Person1# a piggyback the rest of the way. #Person2# refuses.","topic":"go hiking"}
{"fname":"train_8482","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was wondering if you could go over the services available at EDD to help me get a job.\n#Person2#: The best opportunity is called callous, which is an Internet-based job placement service that you can make use of.\n#Person1#: Do I have to have a computer at home?\n#Person2#: There are computers at our EDD offices for you to use in your job search.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other services available?\n#Person2#: We have information available about the job market as well as workshops.\n#Person1#: What kinds of workshops are available at the EDD?\n#Person2#: We have workshops in Resume Writing and Interviewing, to name a few.\n#Person1#: Are there other places, outside of EDD, that I may look for work?\n#Person2#: College job placement services can help.","summary":"#Person1# wonders if #Person1# can get a job with help of EDD. #Person2# introduces EDD's job services, like workshops in Resume Writing and Interviewing.","topic":"get a job"}
{"fname":"train_8483","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me! Do you mind if I sit here?\n#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Are you going somewhere, or are you meeting someone?\n#Person1#: I'm on my way to Washington. And you?\n#Person2#: I'm on my way to San Francisco.\n#Person1#: Really? I think San Francisco is probably the most exciting city in the US.\n#Person2#: So do I. No other city has as many good restaurants or as much good music.\n#Person1#: En, neither do I, really. But small towns have their advantages, less traffic.\n#Person2#: And friendlier people. You know, I'm beginning to feel homesick. By the way, where are you from?\n#Person1#: China.\n#Person2#: China? But you speak English like a native speaker. I didn't have any idea.\n#Person1#: Oh. Excuse me. It's time for my flight. Well, nice talking with you.\n#Person2#: You, too. Bye!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their destinations when waiting for their flights. They agree San Francisco is the most exciting city in the US.","topic":"flights"}
{"fname":"train_8484","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, wake up, lazybones. The alarm clock is ringing. Don't you hear?\n#Person2#: Five minutes more. Let me know when you're through with the bathroom.\n#Person1#: You're a real sound sleeper. You'll miss your breakfast again and have a fit all morning.\n#Person2#: Stop scolding me, mum, I'll be down in a second.\n#Person1#: Get up quickly and wash your face.\n#Person2#: Oh! The God-damned water! Why didn't you tell me it was so hot?\n#Person1#: Don't blame me if you're too sleepy to see it steaming.\n#Person2#: Where is the towel? I can't find my towel.\n#Person1#: It's outside. I washed it last night.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to wake up, but #Person2# is struggling to get out of bed.","topic":"get up"}
{"fname":"train_8485","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have Thomas and Lily set a date for leaving?\n#Person2#: No, they haven't. But Thomas said they'd like to leave next Monday or Tuesday.\n#Person1#: I'd like to see them off at the airport. Will you go with me?\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will see Thomas and Lily off.","topic":"see someone off"}
{"fname":"train_8486","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, am I going the right way for a few far?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not.\n#Person1#: Oh, how can I get there?\n#Person2#: Are you on foot?\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, yes.\n#Person2#: Well. It's easy enough to get there. You need to go down this road till you see a track on your left. Maybe half a mile off.\n#Person1#: Half a mile, ok.\n#Person2#: Then, take that track and keep going for another half mile.\n#Person1#: It's over a mile away?\n#Person2#: Oh, at least. Now, we get in a bridge, go straight over.\n#Person1#: Er, ha.\n#Person2#: Then a little way passed, you'll see a sign 'Hill Farm' on your left.\n#Person1#: And that's finally it?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Got it. Err, you're not driving that way, are you?\n#Person2#: Sorry.\n#Person1#: Well, no harm asking. Thanks for your help!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how to get to #Person1#'s destination. #Person2# shows #Person1# the way but #Person2# can't give #Person1# a ride.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_8487","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hurry up. It is time for TV.\n#Person2#: What are we going to watch?\n#Person1#: A football match between Germany and Italy. It will be exciting.\n#Person2#: But I am not interested in, football. I like to see a TV film.\n#Person1#: Oh. no. You can see a TV film any other day.\n#Person2#: There will he oilier football games any other day.\n#Person1#: But this game is the most important of the season.\n#Person2#: If you insist on watching the game, I will go.\n#Person1#: Where are you going? Are you annoyed with me?\n#Person2#: No. I am going to the cinema.","summary":"It's TV time. #Person1# wants to watch a football game, while #Person2# wants to watch a TV film.","topic":"watch TV"}
{"fname":"train_8488","dialogue":"#Person1#: Late again, Ted? This is getting to be a habit. I'd be surprised if you were on time.\n#Person2#: Sorry, Miss Jamison. Did you see the fog on the weather report? It was dangerous to drive too fast.\n#Person1#: Maybe you should leave home earlier...","summary":"Ted says he's late because of the fog.","topic":"be late"}
{"fname":"train_8489","dialogue":"#Person1#: The dress looks beautiful. Can I touch it? \n#Person2#: I am sorry, miss, it's not allowed unless you want to buy it. \n#Person1#: I see. What about the dress over there? I would like to try it on. \n#Person2#: OK, here you are. The fitting room is behind the curtain. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to try a dress on. #Person2# shows the fitting room.","topic":"a dress"}
{"fname":"train_8490","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you today? \n#Person2#: I need to buy a new refrigerator today. \n#Person1#: Were you looking at a particular refrigerator? \n#Person2#: I like that Kenmore refrigerator. \n#Person1#: This particular refrigerator is a very good choice. \n#Person2#: Tell me about it. \n#Person1#: Not only is it affordable, but it comes with all the appliances. \n#Person2#: What are the appliances? \n#Person1#: It has an ice maker, water dispenser, and plenty of room on the inside. \n#Person2#: I'd like to see it for myself. \n#Person1#: Go right ahead. \n#Person2#: I like what I see. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a Kenmore refrigerator. #Person1# thinks that is affordable and has all the appliances.","topic":"buy a refrigerator"}
{"fname":"train_8491","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you use an ATM card, Billy? \n#Person2#: It's easy grandpa. Insert you card into the machine here. Then wait a moment. Ok. Now you enter your PIN. It should have four numbers. \n#Person1#: Oh yes. I've got it written down here. Just a minute. \n#Person2#: You really shouldn't write it down. You should memorise it. You can change it to a more convenient number if you like. \n#Person1#: Ok, I've entered my PIN. There are several options on the screen. I guess I just choose which service I want, don't I ? \n#Person2#: Yes. Choose the service you need to use. If you choose to withdraw money, the machine will ask you how much you want. \n#Person1#: I can just enter the amount using the key, right? \n#Person2#: That's right. Give the machine a moment to process you request. Then take your money. \n#Person1#: These machines aren't very difficult to use. In fact, I quite like them. They are much faster than dealing with a band clerk. ","summary":"Billy shows #Person1# how to use an ATM card. #Person1# only needs to enter the PIN and choose the service. #Person1# thinks ATM machines are easy to use.","topic":"an ATM card"}
{"fname":"train_8492","dialogue":"#Person1#: Marquet, do you think I should enroll in the science course? \n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. If you want to graduated this year, you've got to take a science course. \n#Person1#: Right, I figure since you are doing premedical, you know about the very courses. \n#Person2#: Well, I have to take biology, chemistry, maps and physics. What you need is a good introductory course for non-science majors. \n#Person1#: Yes, I'm really weak in maps, I did poorly in high school. \n#Person2#: That's a problem. ","summary":"Marquet thinks #Person1# should take a good introductory science course.","topic":"enroll in courses"}
{"fname":"train_8493","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of doctor Tomson? \n#Person2#: I feel confident of his ability to cure my daughter's disease. \n#Person1#: How can you be so sure? \n#Person2#: I can tell form the way he spoke to us. \n#Person1#: Never believe his words. ","summary":"#Person2# believes in Dr. Tomson's ability. But #Person1# doesn't.","topic":"a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_8494","dialogue":"#Person1#: That girl looks very attractive, doesn't she? \n#Person2#: Do you think so? I don't like girls who look like that. I like girls who aren't too slim. If you like her, go and talk to her. \n#Person1#: I'd like to, but there's her boyfriend. He's very broad-shouldered. \n#Person2#: He's huge! He must go to the gym to have a well-built body like that. \n#Person1#: Do you prefer tall girls or short ones? \n#Person2#: I don't mind, but I like girls with long hair. \n#Person1#: We have different tastes. I like girls with short hair. I like tall girls- probably because I'm so tall myself. \n#Person2#: Have you ever dated a girl taller than you? \n#Person1#: No, never. I don't think I've ever met a girl taller than me! Have you gained weight recently? \n#Person2#: Yes, I have. Perhaps I should go to the gym, like that girl's boyfriend. \n#Person1#: I'm getting a bit plump myself. Perhaps I'll go with you. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the girl types they prefer. They plan to go to the gym because they get a bit plump recently.","topic":"an attractive girl"}
{"fname":"train_8495","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find dresses for teenagers?\n#Person2#: Yes, there on the left next to the purses, but don't you think you should look for something uh a bit more mature?\n#Person1#: Oh, no, it's not for me. I'm looking for a present for my niece. She's turning 16 next week and she's having a big party.\n#Person2#: Oh, I remember when my daughter was that age, she's about to graduate college now.\n#Person1#: How wonderful! Yeah, Elizabeth is looking at schools right now. We'll probably take her on a tour of the East Coast colleges sometime in the fall. She lives with my brother and his wife in Oregon.\n#Person2#: There are some schools there that offer good programs, but they probably don't get the scenery like we do here on the East Coast. I've always like seeing the seasons change. I went to the University of Pennsylvania. What about you?\n#Person1#: I went to Brown University.\n#Person2#: Great. So where does your niece want to go to school?\n#Person1#: Oh, I think Harvard, Yale and the University of Chicago are her top three choices.\n#Person2#: Well, those are all fantastic schools with a long history, but I think it's a good idea to take her to see all those places up close, and in person, you can't get a sense of a college until you sent would on campus.\n#Person1#: I couldn't agree more. Well, I'd better get back to my shopping.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# where to get dresses for teenagers because #Person1# wants to buy a dress for #Person1#'s niece. Then they talk about #Person1#'s niece who is looking at schools. #Person2# thinks it's good to take #Person1#'s niece to see all the colleges she prefers up close. #Person1# agrees with that.","topic":"dresses for teenagers"}
{"fname":"train_8496","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mike, you're back. How was your summer camping?\n#Person2#: Life in the great outdoors isn't exactly what I expected.\n#Person1#: What did you do everyday?\n#Person2#: First, everyone had to get up at 5:30 AM. Next, we had to make our beds before our camp adviser came to inspect the place. Then we had breakfast around 6:30 AM. After that, we had some free time, so I'd go down to the nearby stream to fish for a couple of hours. But yesterday, the only thing I caught was an old shoe and a tree branch. Then I slipped and fell in the stream and lost my fishing pole. In the afternoon, there were different activities we could choose from like swimming, horseback riding, and hiking.\n#Person1#: What did you do at night?\n#Person2#: At night, we sat around the campfire, sang songs and told ghost stories.\n#Person1#: Well, a lot of activities going on there. You must have had a good time.\n#Person2#: Oh no. I've learned that camping is just not for me.","summary":"Mike thinks the outdoor life isn't what he expected. Mike tells #Person1# about what he did everyday during his summer camping. #Person2# has learned camping is not for him.","topic":"summer camping"}
{"fname":"train_8497","dialogue":"#Person1#: This place is different from the supermarket we're used to, isn't it? I don't come here very often because I think the prices are higher than those at supermarkets.\n#Person2#: There isn't much of a selection. I mean, there are only 1 or 2 brands of each type of product, but that makes it easier to choose things.\n#Person1#: When I'm not in a hurry, I usually enjoy comparing brands and prices. So I can get the most for my money.\n#Person2#: At this time of night, this is probably the only place open.\n#Person1#: I'm surprised at the milk prices. There are much lower than I expected. The prices are competitive with those of the large chains.\n#Person2#: The prices are low on selected items, but the shop can't really compete with supermarkets when it comes to most things. At least there are no long lines here.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# go to a store late at night as it's the only place open. There isn't much of a selection and most of the products have higher prices than those in supermarkets.","topic":"supermarkets"}
{"fname":"train_8498","dialogue":"#Person1#: Say, Mike, what are you doing tonight? Do you want to go bowling?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, Laura, but I can't. I'm going to a soccer match with my brother.\n#Person1#: You mean Bob?\n#Person2#: Yes. Hey, are you doing anything tomorrow? We could go then.\n#Person1#: Tomorrow sounds fine. I'm going to work until 5:00.\n#Person2#: So let's go around 6:00?\n#Person1#: OK. Hey, why don't we ask Mary to go with us?\n#Person2#: Why not? Afterwards maybe we can get some dinner.\n#Person1#: Sounds great.","summary":"Laura invites Mike to go bowling, but Mike isn't available tonight. They plan to go bowling tomorrow with Mary.","topic":"go bowling"}
{"fname":"train_8499","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Sue. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?\n#Person2#: Yes, thanks. We had a great time and some friends went with us.\n#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?\n#Person2#: No, we camped in the mountains near Snowden. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.\n#Person1#: Sounds wonderful. Was the weather good?\n#Person2#: The sun shone nearly every day and it didn't rain at all.\n#Person1#: Did you like the people there?\n#Person2#: Yes, they were great. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses. What about you? Did you have a good holiday?\n#Person1#: Yes, but I didn't do much. I just stayed at home. The weather was terrible.","summary":"Sue enjoyed her holiday in the country, while #Person1# just stayed at home because of the terrible weather.","topic":"the holiday"}
{"fname":"train_8500","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, this is Tom. I'm just calling to let you know that I will be late for today's meeting.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see, that's not good. We have a meeting with clients. So you really should be on time.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know, it's just that my car was stolen and now I'm in the taxi. Right now the traffic's really bad as well, so really don't know when I'll be able to make it into the office.\n#Person2#: Um, well, thanks for calling. I'll inform Mr. Darren that you'll be late. I don't think he will be too angry.\n#Person1#: That's a relief. I know we have this important meeting and that I should be there.\n#Person2#: Oh, one moment, please. I have just been informed that the clients are also running late. They said there're stuck in traffic, too. It looks like everything will be OK.\n#Person1#: Excellent. Now I won't have to worry about missing the meeting.","summary":"Tom calls #Person2# to tell #Person2# he will be late for the meeting because his car was stolen and he's in a traffic jam. He is relieved when hearing the clients will also be late.","topic":"be late"}
{"fname":"train_8501","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, are you the person who has a house for sale?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am, come in. Let me show you around.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much. How long have you lived here?\n#Person2#: I've lived here since I was married, my husband and I had our twentieth wedding anniversary yesterday.\n#Person1#: Wow! Congratulations! Then why do you want to sell it?\n#Person2#: I am going to retire next year, my husband is opening a small book store in Sydney. So I want to move there to help him.\n#Person1#: How much money do you want for the house?\n#Person2#: $200,000.\n#Person1#: That's a lot of money. I can't decide now. Well, I'll have to discuss it with my wife. May I call back tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Certainly.","summary":"#Person2# has a house for sale because #Person2# wants to move to Sydney. #Person1# comes to see the house but can't decide now.","topic":"buy a house"}
{"fname":"train_8502","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Susan?\n#Person1#: Yes, Peter is that you?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Hi. How are you?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I'm rather weak, that's why I'm calling you. I've had a stomachache and a terrible headache for 2 days. Now I think I need a doctor.\n#Person1#: Do you have a temperature?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. But I feel like I'm burning up. I think I need a doctor, but I'm not sure how to get one.\n#Person1#: Did you take out any medical insurance when you first came to university?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did.\n#Person1#: Good our university clinic has excellent doctors. I have a lunch break at noon and I'll drive over and pick you up.\n#Person2#: Oh, I feel so bad. Couldn't you get a doctor to come here?\n#Person1#: That's a little difficult. Go back to bed, I'll pick you up just afternoon.\n#Person2#: Ok, goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"Peter calls Susan because he has a stomachache and a headache. Susan will drive Peter to the university clinic after lunch.","topic":"a call"}
{"fname":"train_8503","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, enough with your computer games. Go do your homework now.\n#Person2#: Can't I play more?\n#Person1#: No! Stop playing computer games!\n#Person2#: Mom, I'll be finished soon.\n#Person1#: Peter, if you don't turn off your computer, then I won't allow you to play it again starting next week.","summary":"#Person1# stops Peter from computer games.","topic":"computer games"}
{"fname":"train_8504","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you need a guide?\n#Person2#: Yes, we are just looking for one. What's the charge per day?\n#Person1#: It's $ 20. If you are staying for more than 3 days in the city, the charge is $ 16 per day.\n#Person2#: That's reasonable.","summary":"#Person1# introduces the guide information to #Person2#.","topic":"guide"}
{"fname":"train_8505","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome, how may I help you today?\n#Person2#: I'm ask for a pizza, please.\n#Person1#: Then you will be happy to here that today all our pizzas are on sale. Two for one.\n#Person2#: You're right, that is great.\n#Person1#: What size would you like?\n#Person2#: Medium one will be perfect, thank you\n#Person1#: Which kind do you want?\n#Person2#: I like seafood on my pizza.\n#Person1#: We have two seafood pizzas. Tuna and crab.\n#Person2#: Tuna sounds good today.\n#Person1#: Would that be for here or take away?\n#Person2#: That would be to go.\n#Person1#: That'll be in a ten minutes. Please sit over there, and I'll call you over as sooner as it's ready.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# orders pizzas from #Person1# and luckily, all pizzas are on sale. #Person2# wants to take away two medium seafood pizzas.","topic":"food service"}
{"fname":"train_8506","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I have something to trouble you.\n#Person2#: Yes? I'll be very glad if I could be of any help to you.\n#Person1#: An hour ago, I bought this vase with my tourist.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I remember it clearly. Is there anything wrong with it?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid so. We found this crack on the bottom when I went back to my hotel.\n#Person2#: Oh, how awful! Let me have a look, I'm terribly sorry. It was most thoughtless of me. Would you excuse me, please?\n#Person1#: Oh, It's quite all right, I suppose. It can't be helped sometimes.\n#Person2#: It's very kind of you to say so. How about changing another one for you?\n#Person1#: All right. Thank you.\n#Person2#: Just a minute, please. I won't be long. I'm sure this one is perfect. You may examine it carefully.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, it is. I'll take this one.\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry for any inconvenience I've caused you.\n#Person1#: Well, there's no reason to apologize for such a trifle thing.","summary":"#Person1#'s vase has a crack on the bottom and #Person2# feels very sorry for #Person2#'s thoughtlessness. #Person2# changes another one for #Person1#.","topic":"post-sales service"}
{"fname":"train_8507","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here you are. You left the medicine here.\n#Person2#: Sorry. I was too worried.\n#Person1#: I firmly believe that you love your brother very much.\n#Person2#: Absolutely. By the way, do you sell any traditional Chinese medicine?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have some Chinese medicine for common cold.\n#Person2#: I heard Chinese medicine has a better lasting effect in cure.\n#Person1#: It depends. It's true that you can take some for prevention.","summary":"#Person2# left the medicine in #Person1#'s place. #Person2# asks #Person1# about traditional Chinese medicine.","topic":"medicine"}
{"fname":"train_8508","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are the children doing at sport?\n#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.\n#Person1#: He ' s not very good at the long jump though, is he?\n#Person2#: He ' s not bad. He can jump a distance of over four meters. I think he just prefers running to jumping. Jimmy ' s very good at the high jump. He can jump over two meters. Again, that ' s fine for someone his age.\n#Person1#: Two meters? That means that the high jump bar is above his head! Are any of them good at long-distance running?\n#Person2#: The longest race we run is the 1500 meters. A few of the boys and one girls can do it in less than five minutes.\n#Person1#: How are they at swimming?\n#Person2#: They ' re ok. I ask them to swim 500 meters each day. That ' s 20 lengths of the swimming pool. They ' re not very fast, but that ' s ok. I just want them to build their strength up and keep in shape.\n#Person1#: Kate is very good at diving from a height of 10 meters.\n#Person2#: I ' d be afraid to jump from that height!\n#Person1#: I think that these kinds haven ' t learnt to be afraid yet. She started diving from a lower height, but she soon wanted to go higher.\n#Person2#: It seems that they really enjoy trying to go faster, higher and further.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the children's performances at sports: Timmy prefers running to jumping, while Jimmy is good at the high jump. Some of the children are good at long-distance running, they are ok at swimming and Kate is good at diving, so #Person2# is pleased with their performances.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_8509","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jeff, I'm going to the supermarket. Do you want to come with me?\n#Person2#: I think the supermarket is closed now.\n#Person1#: Oh, When does it close?\n#Person2#: It closes at 7:00 on Sundays.\n#Person1#: That's too bad.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, we can go tomorrow morning. It opens at 8: 00.\n#Person1#: Alright. What do you want to do now?\n#Person2#: Let's take a walk for a half an hour. My sister will get here at about 8: 30PM and then we can all go out to dinner.\n#Person1#: Where does she live?\n#Person2#: She lives in San Francisco.\n#Person1#: How long has she lived there?\n#Person2#: I think she's lived there for about 10 years.\n#Person1#: That's a long time. Where did she live before that?\n#Person2#: San Diego.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go to the supermarket, but Jeff tells #Person1# it's closed. #Person2# also tells #Person1# about his sister.","topic":"casual chat"}
{"fname":"train_8510","dialogue":"#Person1#: We would like you to stop by again so we can show you some more problems that have come up with our apartment.\n#Person2#: I am kind of busy right now, but maybe later next week I could stop by.\n#Person1#: We sent you an e-mail the first week we moved in ; it listed the problems we found.\n#Person2#: What problems did you find?\n#Person1#: The roof leaks when it rains, there is mold on the bedroom walls, and the dishwasher doesn't work.\n#Person2#: I don't really consider any of that to be my responsibility. You can fix those things yourself.\n#Person1#: Maintaining basic health and safety standards is your responsibility.\n#Person2#: I am maintaining the building. You are way too picky!\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, you won't be getting a rent check unless these problems are fixed by Friday.\n#Person2#: You wouldn't dare do that!","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to fix the apartment, but #Person2# doesn't think it's #Person2#'s responsibility. #Person1# is angry and warns #Person2# that #Person1# will not pay for the renting unless the problems are fixed.","topic":"argument"}
{"fname":"train_8511","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I come in?\n#Person2#: Yeah, Please do. Now let me show you the house.\n#Person1#: This seems a pretty nice room, I should say.\n#Person2#: You bet. This is the nicest room in the district. You know what, I just had all the walls repainted last month.\n#Person1#: What about the kitchen?\n#Person2#: It's a well furnished eat-in kitchen. The stove and the ice-box are in good order, and the plumbing is OK, too.\n#Person1#: I see. I'd like to live here for about three years.\n#Person2#: Terrific! When are you moving in?\n#Person1#: Next Saturday at the earliest.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# around the house. #Person1# is satisfied with the house and decides to move in soon.","topic":"house renting"}
{"fname":"train_8512","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of the former champ?\n#Person2#: There were some bad misses in his defence, so he lost it.\n#Person1#: No champion can remain at the top for ever.\n#Person2#: I suppose he's not in top form.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the former champ.","topic":"discuss a person"}
{"fname":"train_8513","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jenny. Are you going to school now?\n#Person2#: Yup. I have English at 9 in the morning.\n#Person1#: Got any plans after the class?\n#Person2#: Not really. What about you?\n#Person1#: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to join me?\n#Person2#: Sure. I need to return some books. They are due today. Besides, I can also read some weekly publications, magazines and newspapers.\n#Person1#: Great. We can go to the swimming pool in the gymnasium after that.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a good idea. We can chill out a little in such a hot summer. Are you good at swimming?\n#Person1#: Well, that's a good question. I haven't swum for almost two years. I think I need more practice.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's almost 9. I need to hurry. I am running late now. See you after class in front of the library then. Bye!\n#Person1#: See you then.","summary":"#Person1# and Jenny talk about their plans after school and they decide to go swimming together after going to the library. They both like the idea.","topic":"school conversation"}
{"fname":"train_8514","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I need to register for a class.\n#Person2#: What class are you trying to take?\n#Person1#: I want to take a Psychology class.\n#Person2#: Well, there are only two classes open.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me what days the classes are on?\n#Person2#: One class is on Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p. m. to 4.\n#Person1#: And the other class?\n#Person2#: That class is from ten to twelve on Monday and Wednesday.\n#Person1#: Are you sure these are the only open classes?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am sure.\n#Person1#: Okay, sign me up for the class on Monday and Wednesday.\n#Person2#: Very well then.","summary":"#Person2# introduces the two Psychology open classes to #Person1# and #Person1# signs up for one of them.","topic":"class choice"}
{"fname":"train_8515","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you know? I thought Taiwanese people didn't have garage sales.\n#Person2#: You're right. We're not really into used stuff.\n#Person1#: Well, I've grown to like second-hand things. I wouldn't have gotten through university without them!\n#Person2#: There aren't many places that sell used things in Taiwan, besides auction websites.\n#Person1#: I use those sites. Hey! Let's go check out a flea market later.\n#Person2#: Great! I can teach you men a thing or two about shopping!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think Taiwanese people didn't have garage sales and they are going to a flea market.","topic":"second-hand stuff"}
{"fname":"train_8516","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am a bit confused. My sociology class is supposed to read a chapter in a book called Sociology and the Modern Age. According to the syllabus, the book is in the library, but I haven't been able to find it.\n#Person1#: Do you have your syllabus with you? May I see it?\n#Person2#: Yes, uh. . . I put it in the front of my sociology notebook. Oh, here it is.\n#Person1#: Let me see. Oh yes. Your professor has placed this book on reserve. That means you cannot find it on the shelves in its usual place. You need to go to a special room called the reserve room. It's down the hall and to the right.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry - I still don't understand.\n#Person1#: You see, your professor wants every one in the class to read the chapter. If one student removes the book from the library, it is likely that none of the other students will have the opportunity to read it. So, your professor has insured that all students have the opportunity to read it by placing it on reserve.\n#Person2#: So, will I be able to find this book?\n#Person1#: Yes, when a book is on reserve, a student can go to the reserve room and ask the reserve librarian for the book. The student can have the book for a few hours, and he or she MUST read it in the library during that time. That way, the book stays in the library, and all students have a chance to read it.\n#Person2#: Okay. Thank you. I understand now.\n#Person1#: Will there be anything else?\n#Person2#: No! I am on my way to the reserve room. Thanks again!","summary":"#Person2# can't find the book required by the course in the library. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2#'s professors have placed the book on reserve. #Person1# also explains the reason why #Person2#'s professors did so and how the reserve room works. #Person2# is grateful for #Person1#'s help.","topic":"library service"}
{"fname":"train_8517","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, do you know where the visa office is?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I'll walk you there.\n#Person1#: Thanks!\n#Person2#: Are you applying to study or work abroad?\n#Person1#: I want to study abroad.\n#Person2#: What do you want to study?\n#Person1#: I hope to study English literature.\n#Person2#: Have you got your visa yet?\n#Person1#: Not yet. I have an interview with the visa official today.\n#Person2#: I see. Is it your first interview?\n#Person1#: No, I've already been to here for three interviews.\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: I was denied a visa?\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Like most students. I want to work in America after graduation.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, good luck!","summary":"#Person2# walks #Person1# to the visa office. #Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s application and #Person1#'s failure of getting the visa.","topic":"visa application"}
{"fname":"train_8518","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't wait to retire.\n#Person2#: And then what?\n#Person1#: And then I'm moving to Florida where I can play golf all day, every day!\n#Person2#: That sounds boring to me.\n#Person1#: What do you plan on doing after you retire?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think I will do something new. I'Ve always wanted to be a teacher.\n#Person1#: I admire your energy, Ruth. You are young at heart.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# share their plans after retirement. #Person1# plans to play golf and #Person2# wants to be a teacher.","topic":"retirement plan"}
{"fname":"train_8519","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hah! For three hours while you threw up. And Femi dumped me for that. I really loved her.\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry, Taylor. Go talk to her. I'm sure she'd be happy to see you.\n#Person1#: She probably wouldn't even recognize me. She's probably married.\n#Person2#: Yi-jun said Femi was talking about you. So get out there, Tiger!\n#Person1#: Was she really? So you're telling me there's a chance?\n#Person2#: Can't hurt to try. Carpe diem. Who can say if we'll be here tomorrow or not?","summary":"Taylor was dumped by Femi, and #Person2# encourages Taylor to talk to her and seize the day.","topic":"love life"}
{"fname":"train_8520","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you feeling OK?\n#Person2#: My stomach is bothering me.\n#Person1#: What have you been eating?\n#Person2#: I had a ham sandwich with mayonnaise for lunch.\n#Person1#: Maybe the food had something wrong with it.\n#Person2#: It could be bad food, but I didn't feel so well yesterday, either.\n#Person1#: Have you been under a lot of pressure lately?\n#Person2#: I haven't been under any more stress than usual.\n#Person1#: Perhaps you have caught that bug that is going around.\n#Person2#: I feel like maybe I am coming down with the flu.","summary":"#Person2# has a stomachache and #Person1# helps to analyse the reason. #Person2# thinks #Person2# may catch the flu.","topic":"reasons for illness"}
{"fname":"train_8521","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a busy week!\n#Person2#: Really! I've never seen so much work.\n#Person1#: Right. How are you going to spend your weekend?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I have no idea.\n#Person1#: Would you like to play some tennis with me before going home?\n#Person2#: I'm not good at sports, I have never played tennis, and I know I would be terrible.\n#Person1#: You should try it. It's a great game. Come on, let me help you. I'm a good player, and a good teacher, too. What do you say?\n#Person2#: OK, but don't say I didn't warn you.\n#Person1#: That was a pretty good shot, Mary.\n#Person2#: Thanks. This is fun!\n#Person1#: Let me help you with your serve.\n#Person2#: No one has ever tried to show me how to play a sport before. Maybe I should learn to do something.\n#Person1#: Of course, you can. All you need is a little help and a lot of practice.\n#Person2#: Do you really think I can be a good player?\n#Person1#: Well, maybe not a Michael Zhang, but better than the average. Person would you like to play again Wednesday?\n#Person2#: Yes. This has been fun.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mary to play tennis and teaches her. Mary is lack of confidence at first but after getting encouragement from #Person1#, Mary finds it fun. They will play together soon.","topic":"play tennis"}
{"fname":"train_8522","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard about Jessica's party on Saturday?\n#Person2#: I've heard about it, but I'm still waiting for my invitation.\n#Person1#: Really? I got mine from her this morning.\n#Person2#: I'm guessing that she's going to give me my invite today or tomorrow.\n#Person1#: You're probably right, do you intend on going to the party?\n#Person2#: I want to. I heard it's going to be really fun.\n#Person1#: I know, it does sound pretty awesome.\n#Person2#: Well, when does the party start?\n#Person1#: It's supposed to start at about eight.\n#Person2#: How many invitations has she given out?\n#Person1#: I really don't know, but I don't think she gave out that many yet.\n#Person2#: I really want to go, so I hope that she gives me my invite soon.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Jessica's party. #Person1# has received Jessica's invitation but #Person2# is still waiting for it.","topic":"party invitation"}
{"fname":"train_8523","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there any way we could get a better warranty on this product?\n#Person2#: Well, I can't give you a better warranty, if you would be willing to agree to an annual contract.\n#Person1#: That might not be ideal because there would be some drawbacks to an annual contract situation that might make it difficult to sell to our buyers. What about free delivery? If we make a large enough order, could you waive the deliver fee?\n#Person2#: Yes, our delivery fee could be waived, if you make an order of 50 units or more. We would have to insist on the annual contract, however. I understand it's not the most convenient for you. Perhaps we could shorten it to a sixth month contract if you are willing to take a lower rebate.\n#Person1#: That would be fine. We could accept a lower rebate.","summary":"#Person1# negotiates with #Person2# about the product's warranty and its annual contract. #Person2# finally agrees to accept a sixth-month contract and lower rebate.","topic":"product"}
{"fname":"train_8524","dialogue":"#Person1#: Should I go now?\n#Person2#: Nice and easy. Just give it a little gas.\n#Person1#: Nothing is happening!\n#Person2#: First you have to put the car into gear. Move this shifter so the arrow points at D for drive.\n#Person1#: What do these other letters mean?\n#Person2#: R is for reverse, P is for park, and D1 and D2 are lower gears for going through snow, or up a steep hill.","summary":"#Person2# teaches #Person1# to drive and introduces the gears of the car.","topic":"driving"}
{"fname":"train_8525","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Kerry. Did your husband make cooking for you?\n#Person2#: Oh, please do not mention it any more. Last night he did it for the first time.\n#Person1#: Really? Was it delicious?\n#Person2#: Forget it! It was a bitter pill for me to swallow.\n#Person1#: It was the first time. You should not be so particular.\n#Person2#: Ha-ha. Last night, I only told him practice makes perfect.\n#Person1#: It's true. Nowadays, men are spending more and more time in the kitchen.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it will become a wider trend.","summary":"Kelly tells #Person1# that her husband cooks bad, but she still encourages him.","topic":"cooking"}
{"fname":"train_8526","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ok, let's go through this one more time. I don't want anymore ruined or dyed blouses!\n#Person2#: I know, I know. OK, so I have to separate the colors from the whites and put them in this strange looking contraption so called washing machine.\n#Person1#: Right. You have to turn it on and program it depending on what type of clothes you are washing. For example for delicates, you should set a shorter washing cycle. Also, be sure to use fabric softener and this detergent when washing.\n#Person2#: So complicated! Ok, what about this red wine stain? How do I get it out?\n#Person1#: Since this is a white t-shirt, you can just pour a little bit of bleach on it and it will do the trick.\n#Person2#: Cool. Then I can just throw everything in the dryer for an hour and it's all set right?\n#Person1#: No! Since you are washing delicates and cotton, you should set the dryer to medium heat and for twenty minutes.\n#Person2#: You know what? I'll just have everything dry cleaned.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about programming washing machine depending on different types of clothes and setting the dryer to medium heat for delicates and cotton.\n#Person1# thinks it's too complicated and will dry clean everything.","topic":"washing"}
{"fname":"train_8527","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, I'd like to open a savings account. Can you tell me on how to go about it?\n#Person2#: OK. You have to fill out this form and let me see three identification cards or documents.\n#Person1#: I have my passport with me, a driver's license and a membership card. Will they do?\n#Person2#: Let me see them. Yes, they're OK.\n#Person1#: What's the minimum amount I can deposit in an account?\n#Person2#: You can deposit an initial amount of five dollars.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to open a savings account and tells #Person1# its minimum amount to deposit.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_8528","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, it's time to go home now! Hurry up!\n#Person2#: Ten more minutes, mom. Please!\n#Person1#: Honey, it's almost noon. We have to go home and make lunch for your sister.\n#Person2#: I bet she will hang around with her mates after school.\n#Person1#: Peter, it's a quarter to twelve. Let's go home now!","summary":"Peter's mom hurries Peter to go home.","topic":"family"}
{"fname":"train_8529","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. This is Shanghai Car Rental.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Miss. A friend of mine suggested I call you to hire a car.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. A lot of people do this these days.\n#Person2#: Yes, we are just on holiday here for a few days and they said it would be a good idea to hire a car to get around the city.\n#Person1#: Well, it certainly is. What kind of car do you want to hire?\n#Person2#: What can you suggest?\n#Person1#: We have a variety of choice, such as Xiali, which is the cheapest, 200 yuan a day, Citroen, Jatta, Elysee, but Santana sedans are the big favorite these days.\n#Person2#: How much if I hire a Santana for three days?\n#Person1#: Oh, that will be 1,200 yuan.\n#Person2#: On, it sounds a bit too expensive. What about a Jetta?\n#Person1#: It will be 300 yuan a day.\n#Person2#: Then I'd better hire a Jetta tomorrow morning, would there be any problem?\n#Person1#: No problem at all. Now let me take down your name and telephone number.","summary":"#Person2# wants to hire a car from Shanghai Car Rental and asks for suggestions. #Person2# finally decides to hire a Jetta instead of Santana because Santana is too expensive.","topic":"car renting"}
{"fname":"train_8530","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey. Do you know what time Katie will be home?\n#Person2#: Uh, she should be here any minute. She took the car to pick up something from the store.\n#Person1#: Okay, I was just a little worried that ... Man, what was that? Oh, no. The car! She drove over the mailbox and hit a tree in the front yard. Ah, the car!\n#Person2#: Well, just don't stand there blabbing all day. Let's go out and see if Katie's okay.\n#Person1#: Ah, my car.\n#Person2#: Honey, are you okay?\n#Person3#: Oh, mom. I'm so sorry. I can't believe this is happening.\n#Person1#: Oh, my car!\n#Person2#: Forget your car!\n#Person1#: Driving with the cell phone. I know.\n#Person3#: It wasn't that at all. Don't jump to conclusions.\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah.\n#Person3#: Dad ... uh, mom. It's not like that at all. I mean, as I was pulling into the driveway, something rolled from under the seat and got stuck under the brake pedal ... the gas pedal ... I, I don't know, and I couldn't stop the car. And then I accidentally hit the gas when I wanted to brake, and I hit the mailbox.\n#Person2#: Uh, I think I know what the problem was. Honey, did you put those golf balls away like I told you? The ones YOU put under the driver's seat ... the ones I told you would get in the way.\n#Person1#: Man, I thought I got those.\n#Person3#: Plus, Mom, the windshield wipers on the car didn't work, so I couldn't see very well in the rain.\n#Person2#: Didn't you get those fixed?\n#Person1#: Uh, I've been meaning to get those repaired.\n#Person3#: And mom. I was going to use the car this weekend to go camping with my friends, but now my plans are ruined. My friends are going to hate me. What am I going to do?\n#Person2#: Hon, yeah, what IS your daughter going to do? It appears that it's mainly your fault for the accident and that she's in such a jam.\n#Person1#: My fault? Hey, why don't you just invite your friends over for pizza? I'll buy.\n#Person3#: Mom, we've been planning this weekend for months. I need a car.\n#Person2#: Hon.\n#Person1#: What? I mean, man, what a predicament! That's tough.\n#Person2#: I think what your dad is trying to say is that you can take his new Jeep.\n#Person3#: Yeah, awesome.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person3#: Yes!\n#Person1#: Wait, not my new Jeep. I don't even have 500 miles on it.\n#Person3#: Four-wheeling through the mud, over big rocks and in deep ruts in the road ... if there IS a road.\n#Person1#: Ah.\n#Person2#: You love your daughter, don't you?\n#Person1#: Ask me after she returns from the trip.\n#Person3#: Ah, Dad. I'm going to call my friends to let them know of the good news. Thanks, Dad, I knew I could count on you.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but make sure wrecking the car doesn't become a routine activity.\n#Person3#: Dad!","summary":"Katie drove over the mailbox and hit a tree. Katie's mom and dad argue about the reasons, and they find out the fault is mainly on Katie's dad because he put golf balls under the driver's seat and didn't repair the windshield wipers. Katie's mom persuades Katie's dad to lend Katie his new Jeep for going camping with Katie's friends. Katie's dad doesn't want to lend the new car to Katie at first but finally agrees.","topic":"car accident"}
{"fname":"train_8531","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, er...I want to see the West End.\n#Person1#: How much time do you have?\n#Person2#: Just one day.\n#Person1#: Well, what do you particularly want to do?\n#Person2#: I want to visit museums, art galleries, Buckingham Palace, do some shopping, and go to the theaters.\n#Person1#: But you only have one day.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Well. Why not do some shopping first?\n#Person2#: Where can I do that?\n#Person1#: In Oxford Street.\n#Person2#: How can I get there?\n#Person1#: You can walk through Hyde Park. It's quite near.\n#Person2#: Wonderful. Thanks for your help.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. Have a good time!","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to make a tour plan. #Person1# advises #Person2# to go shopping in Oxford Street first.","topic":"tour plan"}
{"fname":"train_8532","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just can't believe this is our last year. College is going by fast.\n#Person2#: Yeah. We'll have to face the real world soon. So, have you figured out what you're going to do after you graduate? I just can't believe this is our last year.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about how fast college life flies.","topic":"college life"}
{"fname":"train_8533","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is everything going well according to the plan?\n#Person2#: Our store will open two weeks before Christmas.\n#Person1#: I guess we should announce ourselves soon. Tell people we're coming. Put up a big sign.\n#Person2#: Sure. The minute they see the sign, they will be lining up.\n#Person1#: To show their anger.\n#Person2#: Yeah. They are lining up not to buy things but to show their anger. Because some people think chain stores all look the same.\n#Person1#: They'll hate us in the beginning. But we'll get them in the end.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the plan of announcing themselves in their store's open day and predict people's reactions.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_8534","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jenny. Is it true you're moving to London?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: What made you decide to do that?\n#Person2#: Work, mainly. I'm sure I'll be able to find a job there.\n#Person1#: You're probably right. But where are you going to live?\n#Person2#: I hope I'll find a flat to share with somebody. That way it will be cheaper.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's a good idea. Are you taking your dog with you?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so. My parents have offered to take care of him, and I don't think he'd be happy in the city.\n#Person1#: You're probably right. But aren't you afraid of moving to such a big place, especially after living in a small village?\n#Person2#: Not really. I think I'll enjoy myself. There's so much to do there; I expect I won't miss the countryside much and I can always come back and visit.\n#Person1#: Well, I just hope you'll invite me to stay when you get settled.\n#Person2#: Of course I will.","summary":"#Person1# asks Jenny why she wants to move to London, where to live and how she feels about moving.","topic":"move to London"}
{"fname":"train_8535","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm worried about my sister, Lucy.\n#Person2#: Why is that?\n#Person1#: She thinks she's too fat.\n#Person2#: Is she?\n#Person1#: No, but she keeps skipping meals. Then, she only eats chips and drinks cola.\n#Person2#: I used to do that. It's called binge. It was no fun!\n#Person1#: Why did you stop doing it?\n#Person2#: Well, my doctor told me to eat when I'm hungry. She said, 'Eat till you're full or you'll eat too much later.' She said a lot of girls ruin their health this way.\n#Person1#: Did she say what to eat?\n#Person2#: She said, 'Eat fruit, vegetables, meats and grains. Have regular meals and snacks. Get exercise, too.'","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Lucy keeps skipping meals to lose weight. #Person2# shares why and how #Person2# stopped doing binge eating.","topic":"binging"}
{"fname":"train_8536","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me? Do you have anything for a carsickness? \n#Person2#: Yes, but you look fine. \n#Person1#: Oh, it's for my brother. The little boy over there. He is getting a carsickness. \n#Person2#: Poor boy! But don't worry. Here are two pills made in Germany. It's really effective. He will be just fine. \n#Person1#: Thank you so much. \n#Person2#: Take some with you next time, just in case. \n#Person1#: Sorry to interrupt, but my brother is still sleeping. \n#Person2#: You mean the boy who felt carsick just now? \n#Person1#: Yes. It's so strange that he slept all the time after taking the pills. \n#Person2#: Oh, sorry, maybe I gave you the wrong medicine. \n#Person1#: What? \n#Person2#: It's just sleeping pills made in America which is also very good. But don't worry. It has no undesirable side-effects. \n#Person1#: I see. ","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# two pills to treat #Person1#'s brother's carsickness, but #Person2# finds that #Person2# gave sleeping pills that have no undesirable side-effects by mistake.","topic":"medicine"}
{"fname":"train_8537","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have a minute? I'd like to tell you about the Bucky Card. \n#Person2#: Well. . . alright. I guess I have a minute. \n#Person1#: Do you know about the Bucky Card? \n#Person2#: I've heard about it, but I don't really know about it. \n#Person1#: The Bucky Card is a great way for you to save money while you have a good time here at school. It gives you discounts on all kinds of things. Movies, pizza, clothing, school supplies. \n#Person2#: What about beer? \n#Person1#: The Card doesn't actually give you discounts on beer. But it will give you discounts on certain club cover charges. So if you want to see your favorite band at Amy's or Cosmo's Club, you get a discount on the entrance fee. \n#Person2#: That's pretty cool. How much of a discount? \n#Person1#: Usually it's two dollars off the cover price. \n#Person2#: And all these other things, pizza and movies for instance--how much of a discount do I get on that stuff? \n#Person1#: This pamphlet shows you what restaurants and movie theaters have discounts. And twice every semester we will send you a new issue of the pamphlet. The Bucky Card has just started. Every couple months we have new businesses joining our program. It's a great way for students to save money! \n#Person2#: Alright, alright. Let me look at that pamphlet. Hmm. Alessio's Pizza Parlor. That's cool. I go there all the time. And Cosmo's Club. And 4-D records. Alright. How much does it cost? \n#Person1#: It costs only 19 dollars a year for a card. \n#Person2#: Whoah! That's expensive! It should be cheaper. \n#Person1#: But think of how much money you'll save! You can use it for a year. \n#Person2#: Yeah, maybe. Alright. Give me an application form. ","summary":"#Person1# introduces the Bucky Card to #Person2#. #Person1# explains that the card can give #Person2# discounts on different things such as beer, pizza and movies. #Person1# tells #Person2# how the card works and how much money can be saved. #Person1# also shows #Person2# the pamphlet and #Person2# agrees to apply for one.","topic":"card service"}
{"fname":"train_8538","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why, Tom? It's five to six already and you are still writing here. \n#Person2#: So what ? Are we going anywhere? \n#Person1#: Yes , have you forgotten? We have arranged to go to Mary's to watch some videos tonight. \n#Person2#: Oh , I'm sorry I forgot all about it. Well, can I take a rain check? \n#Person1#: What's the matter with you ? You are the one that persuaded all of us to go there. \n#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry, Rose. But I have to finish this paper by tomorrow or professor Martin will kill me. ","summary":"Tom is busy with the paper so he forgets their plans of going to Mary's, and Rose is angry.","topic":"argument"}
{"fname":"train_8539","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bob! How are you doing? \n#Person2#: Fine! How are you? \n#Person1#: I'm fine too, thank you. \n#Person2#: I've come to tell you I'm going to the concert this evening. Will you come with me? I've two complimentary tickets. \n#Person1#: With the greatest pleasure. Where is the concert this evening? \n#Person2#: It will be held at the Music Hall. \n#Person1#: What's on the program? \n#Person2#: It's a piano recital. I'm fond of piano, you know. ","summary":"#Person2# introduces the concert and invites #Person1# to go together.","topic":"concert invitation"}
{"fname":"train_8540","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is my schedule for tomorrow, Lisa?\n#Person2#: Well, your flight leaves from Heathrow at 7:10 AM from Terminal 2 and arrives in Frankfurt at 8:40 AM.\n#Person1#: And then?\n#Person2#: Then you can take the shuttle bus into town.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, of course. And the meetings, when do they begin?\n#Person2#: The meetings will start at 10:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM with a short lunch break. After the meetings, it will have some time for afternoon tea. Your flight back will leave at 5:00 PM. It gets back here at 6:30 PM.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Then I will be able to have dinner with my wife.","summary":"#Person1# asks Lisa about #Person1#'s schedule for tomorrow, including flight time, meetings and the time #Person1# gets back.","topic":"working schedule"}
{"fname":"train_8541","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard about Donna?\n#Person2#: No. I haven't seen her for a couple of months. How are things with her?\n#Person1#: Well, she's just so so right now. She had a little accident last week in her new car.\n#Person2#: Oh, you're kidding. Was anybody hurt? Was there much damage?\n#Person1#: No, it was really a small accident and everybody was fine. It was the other driver's fault.\n#Person2#: Well. That's good. Other than that, how's she doing? Is she still going out with Graham?\n#Person1#: Haven't you heard yet? They're getting married.\n#Person2#: You are kidding.\n#Person1#: She said he gave her a ring on her birthday.\n#Person2#: That's great.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about Donna's car accident and her marriage. #Person2# asks about the damage and is surprised at Donna's engagement.","topic":"discuss a friend"}
{"fname":"train_8542","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like some tea or coffee?\n#Person2#: No thank you. It's very late now, that will keep me awake the whole night.\n#Person1#: Then what about some water?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: Don't work too late since you were not in good health. You should be careful with your health.\n#Person2#: I know, but I have to finish these reports tonight. Our manager will use them at the meeting tomorrow morning.\n#Person1#: Can I help you with something?\n#Person2#: No, I'm afraid you can't. Just turn down the TV a little, so that it's not so noisy.\n#Person1#: I will, I do hope that you will finish the report soon and get some sleep.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, it won't take me too long.","summary":"#Person2# has to finish the reports tonight. #Person1# asks #Person2# to be careful with #Person2#'s health and get some sleep.","topic":"work and health"}
{"fname":"train_8543","dialogue":"#Person1#: Karl how long do you spend on your computer each evening?\n#Person2#: Well, my college work usually takes at least 2 hours.\n#Person1#: Is at all? Then I think maybe I spend too much time looking for information every day. I start off by researching one topic on a website, and then I follow a link to something else. Suddenly I realize how late it is, and I'm on a completely different subject, and I still haven't finished the work I was supposed to do.\n#Person2#: It's a waste of time, and you know you can't believe everything you read on the Internet.\n#Person1#: Oh yes, that's why I never go into chat rooms. You have no idea who you're talking to and what they might find out about you.\n#Person2#: What I really like are online games, sometimes I stay up really late playing.\n#Person1#: I find them boring, and it's not good for you to sit in front of a screen for too long.\n#Person2#: You're right, so I'm trying to limit my time playing online games, and you can stop visiting websites that aren't going to be useful for your work.\n#Person1#: Ok, and then let's go to the cinema this evening with the time that we've saved.\n#Person2#: Great.","summary":"#Person1# and Karl talk about how long they spend on the computer. #Person1# browses on the Internet and #Person2# plays online games. They both think it is not good so they will go to the cinema tonight instead of sitting in front of the screen.","topic":"computer using"}
{"fname":"train_8544","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Jane, Jack asked me to have a talk with you. He is really sorry about that.\n#Person2#: I don't want to talk to him.\n#Person1#: Would you let me explain that to you, please?\n#Person2#: I'm not interested. He promised to meet me at the restaurant but he didn't show up. I don't want to see him again.\n#Person1#: But Jane, that's because his car broke down.\n#Person2#: So? He could call to let me know.\n#Person1#: But he left his cell phone at home.\n#Person2#: I don't believe he tried.\n#Person1#: Yes, he did, he came to my flat. Do you believe in me?\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll talk to him. I'm going to be late for work. I'll meet him at 5:00 o'clock this afternoon in the square.\n#Person1#: Thanks Jane. He'll be happy, and I promise he'll be here on time.","summary":"#Person1# explains to Jane why Jack didn't show up at the restaurant. Jane doesn't want to talk to Jack at first but finally agrees to meet Jack in person.","topic":"apology"}
{"fname":"train_8545","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was thinking of starting my own business.\n#Person2#: What kind?\n#Person1#: I know you wanted me to take over your restaurant business, but to be honest, I can't stand working in the food industry.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, I knew that along time ago.\n#Person1#: I thought maybe you and dad could lend me some money to open a skateboarding shop.\n#Person2#: That's possible, do you have a business plan?\n#Person1#: Not in writing, but I've thought of all the details.\n#Person2#: So what would you sell?\n#Person1#: We'd sell skateboards, clothing, shoes and other kinds of things.\n#Person2#: What would make your shop different from all the others?\n#Person1#: I thought we could make own T shirts.\n#Person2#: It sounds OK to me, but you'll have to talk to your father about this too.","summary":"#Person1# shares #Person1#'s business plan and wants to borrow money from #Person2# and #Person2#'s dad. #Person2# asks #Person1# to talk to #Person2#'s dad as well.","topic":"business"}
{"fname":"train_8546","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anything interesting on now?\n#Person2#: No, I was reading a local news report about a big fire.\n#Person1#: Where was the fire?\n#Person2#: In the center of the city.\n#Person1#: Has anyone got injured?\n#Person2#: Yes, at least 30 people were injured. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported.\n#Person1#: Thank goodness. Tom, I need to go out in about 15 minutes and I will come back around 7:00. Could you make supper tonight?\n#Person2#: OK, when will mom come back for supper tonight?\n#Person1#: She will get home around 6:30. I'll come back for supper, too.\n#Person2#: I'll get supper ready right before you get back.","summary":"Tom tells #Person1# about the fire and its casualties. #Person1# asks Tom to prepare supper and Tom agrees.","topic":"discuss a fire"}
{"fname":"train_8547","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peppa, I've just got your message. I'm sorry. When are you leaving?\n#Person2#: Today actually. I've just finished clearing my desk.\n#Person1#: Have they paid you for this month?\n#Person2#: Yes, they have. I've already checked my bank account.\n#Person1#: And about Andrew, have you told him yet?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. He isn't back from Germany until Friday. I don't want to tell him over the telephone.\n#Person1#: I understand.\n#Person2#: Guess what? I've just opened an email from Ed Burrows in Cardiff.\n#Person1#: Oh, yes.\n#Person2#: He says he might have a job for me.\n#Person1#: Wow, news travels fast. Have you found him yet?\n#Person2#: No. I need some time to think about what I want to do. I've just been on the Internet looking for a cheap holiday. Ah oh, here comes the boss. I'll have to go. I'll call you later. Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Peppa will leave the job and tells #Person1# she will take a holiday and think about what to do.","topic":"leave the job"}
{"fname":"train_8548","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm here to see Mr. Romero.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment, Sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, my last name is Clark.\n#Person1#: Jordan Clark?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's me.\n#Person1#: Wait, one moment, Mr. Clark. I'll just check to make sure Mr. Romaero is in his office.\n#Person2#: Perhaps I'll use the restroom while I wait. Is there a Mens room nearby?\n#Person1#: Yes, just head back toward the elevators you'll see one on the right.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"Clark comes to see Mr. Romero and #Person1# checks for him. Clark then asks for the restroom.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_8549","dialogue":"#Person1#: The guest for today is Sue Walter. She is a famous judge in court. Good morning, Sue.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Sean. I am glad to be here today.\n#Person1#: Your new book, My World, will be published next week. Would you please tell us the theme of your book?\n#Person2#: Well, I want people who have challenges in their lives to believe that despite their difficulties, they can still accomplish a lot. One of my suggestions is to always ask for help.\n#Person1#: Right. What's the best part of being a judge in court?\n#Person2#: Having a voice in the decision making process. There is something extremely satisfying about that.\n#Person1#: You've been on the children's program, so how do you explain your job to kids?\n#Person2#: I gave a very simplified version of what a judge does. I talked to them about how the law helps people solve their problems.\n#Person1#: What's your idea of happiness?\n#Person2#: I think it would be satisfaction of enjoying things with others. Meaning when you give it to others whether it's time, attention a gift anything, just those moments of sharing.\n#Person1#: Thank you, Sue.","summary":"Sue tells #Person2# about the theme of her new book, the best part for her to being a judge, how she explains her job to kids and her idea of happiness.","topic":"share ideas"}
{"fname":"train_8550","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've just bought a new dress. What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: It suits you. You look good in blue.\n#Person1#: Do you really think so? You don't think I should have chosen a brighter color?\n#Person2#: Oh no, I prefer you in darker colors.\n#Person1#: All right. If you say so. Well, what have you been up to while I've been out shopping?\n#Person2#: Oh, nothing much. I've emailed a couple of friends. That's all.\n#Person1#: I thought you said you had to go and see someone this afternoon.\n#Person2#: That's right. I was going to see Martin.\n#Person1#: What made you change your mind?\n#Person2#: I didn't. I simply forgot all about it.\n#Person1#: Is he any better?\n#Person2#: I think so, he seems to be getting better all the time.","summary":"#Person2# compliments #Person1#'s new dress. #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# has emailed a couple of friends but forgot to see Martin when #Person1# was shopping.","topic":"casual chat"}
{"fname":"train_8551","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' m going to Bihai park. Is this the right bus please?\n#Person2#: No. you ' re going the wrong way. You wanna 103 from the Beijing zoo.\n#Person1#: how can I get it, please?\n#Person2#: You get off at the next stop, cross the street and you will find the stop not far on the right hand side.\n#Person1#: could I have a transfer, please?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# gets on the wrong bus. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get on the right bus.","topic":"the wrong bus"}
{"fname":"train_8552","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' m thinking about getting a pet, but I ' m really not sure which animal would be suitable. Could you give me some advice?\n#Person2#: Certainly! The first thing is to be honest about how much time for you can devote to your pet. Dogs are very demanding. You need to take them for walks and they love to play. Cats, on the other hand, are more independent.\n#Person1#: I ' m fairly busy, so I really need an animal that I don ' t need to care of very much. Actually, I ' d like a pet that ' s a little unusual. I don't ' really want a typical pet, like a cat, dog, or hamster. Do you have any suggestions?\n#Person2#: Unusual pet are often more expensive to keep. Is that a problem?\n#Person1#: Not really. By the way, I don ' t want a pet that could be dangerous, like a tarantula or rattlesnake.\n#Person2#: We have those, but I only sell them to people I know well, for obvious reasons. How about a lizard? I have some that are very brightly coloured, are not aggressive, and are easy to feed and look after.\n#Person1#: That sounds ideal. Could you show me some?\n#Person2#: Sure. Come over here. As you can see, I have a wide selection of species. They can live together, if you want lizards of different kinds. Do you have a favourite colour?\n#Person1#: I like the red one. What do they eat?\n#Person2#: You can feed them on various things. They will eat small pieces of meat, but I ' d recommend insects. You can get them from your garden, but remember that lizards eat a lot insects. I sell them here.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. What I ' ll do si find out more online and drop by next week.\n#Person2#: That ' s fine. You shouldn ' t make a hasty decision when choosing a pet.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy an unusual pet that doesn't need much time to take care of. #Person2# gives some advice and #Person1# finally chooses lizards. #Person1# will find out more online and drop by next week.","topic":"buy a pet"}
{"fname":"train_8553","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, hurry! The train is coming. Aha, I am a superman.\n#Person2#: Don't rush, behave yourself please! Let the people get off first.\n#Person1#: Oh, we should. There are so many people. What if the train got full before we could get in?\n#Person2#: But, if we all pushed our way in, nobody could get off, and nobody could get in either.\n#Person1#: How many stops are there to the Aidan station?\n#Person2#: There are four more stops.\n#Person1#: Oh, my God!\n#Person2#: What's wrong? You are like a little monkey, on pins and needles!\n#Person1#: Because I need to use the restroom. Is there a restroom on the train?\n#Person2#: No, not on the train, but in the station.\n#Person1#: Why not? You told me that subway is a kind of train. If it had no restroom. what kind of train would that be?\n#Person2#: Well, that is a question. You want to offer a suggestion?\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah, but not today. I am busy with praying the subway may get there as fast as possible.\n#Person2#: I guess you'll never forget today.","summary":"The subway is coming. #Person1# wants to squeeze in but #Person2# lets #Person1# wait for the people to get off first. #Person1# wants to arrive at the Aidan station quickly to use the restroom.","topic":"the subway"}
{"fname":"train_8554","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think my briefcase is big enough to put in all these stuff?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Laptop, flash disk, a ballpoint pen, a pencil, a notebook, a pair of glasses, cell phone, charger, moisture lotion, ... Oh, that is too much. You are not going to a business trip.\n#Person1#: I guess I need all of them.\n#Person2#: Actually, the company will provide you with all of these supplies. So, you can leave this very thick notebook at home.\n#Person1#: I know. But it is my lucky charm. I carry it all the time.\n#Person2#: Suit yourself. Don ' t forget to set the alarm clock.","summary":"#Person1# is going to have a business trip and brings a lot of things. #Person2# suggests #Person1# leave the notebook home but #Person1# refuses.","topic":"a business trip"}
{"fname":"train_8555","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, welcome to IBA. How can I be of service?\n#Person2#: I'd like to talk to somebody about the Group Account Deposit Service.\n#Person1#: This refers to the deposit business offered to the level 1 account of group companies.\n#Person2#: What is it used for? I mean, why bother to get this special account?\n#Person1#: Group companies can use this to make their arrangement of funds flexible, when dealing with their subsidiaries.\n#Person2#: I see, so this can really cut down on time and centralise management. Interesting...","summary":"#Person2# wants to know about the Group Account Deposit Service. #Person1# introduces it to #Person1#.","topic":"the special account"}
{"fname":"train_8556","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I see your ticket and passport, PLS?\n#Person2#: Sure, here they are.\n#Person1#: Any luggage?\n#Person2#: Just this suitcase.\n#Person1#: Your backpack is very big and today's flight is quite full. I am afraid that you will have to check your backpack too.\n#Person2#: No problem. What about this carry-on?\n#Person1#: You can take that with you.\n#Person2#: Can I have an aisle seat, PLS.\n#Person1#: No problem. I'll give you an aisle seat in the center row. And here is your ticket, passport and boarding pass. Please board the plane at Gate 15.\n#Person2#: Thank you. And when is the latest time for me to board the plane?\n#Person1#: 15mins before the plane takes off. The plane is scheduled to leave on time.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much!\n#Person1#: You are welcome! Have a nice flight.","summary":"#Person2# is going through the check-in procedure. #Person1# lets #Person2# check the backpack. #Person2# asks for an aisle seat and asks the latest time to board the plane.","topic":"check-in"}
{"fname":"train_8557","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is the right counter to check in for this flight?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Please put your luggage on this scale.\n#Person1#: OK. Is the plane on schedule?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. How many pieces of hand luggage do you have?\n#Person1#: Two.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# check in for the flight.","topic":"check-in"}
{"fname":"train_8558","dialogue":"#Person1#: I only want a little off the top and the sides and back to have clean lines.\n#Person2#: Okay. Is your hair naturally curly or is it a perm?\n#Person1#: It's natural. My friend told me you know how to work with curls.\n#Person2#: That's my specialty. Let me put this around your neck.\n#Person1#: Do you have any product that controls frizz?\n#Person2#: With the cut I'll give you, we will minimize a lot of that.\n#Person1#: Thank you!\n#Person2#: And when we're done, I'll show you some great stuff to take care of the rest.","summary":"#Person1# wants to do a haircut and control frizz. #Person2#, whose specialty is working with curls, serves #Person1#.","topic":"do a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_8559","dialogue":"#Person1#: Whew! I had to wait for almost an hour to get to the front of the line.\n#Person2#: You have much patience.\n#Person1#: Wow! Your calligraphy is very beautiful. It was worth the wait!\n#Person2#: Thank you. Today I'm writing a kind of poem called a Chinese couplet.\n#Person1#: What does it say?\n#Person2#: This is an especially famous one. It says ' May the passing days bring you health and longevity. May this season of renewal find you basked in riches. '\n#Person1#: That's very nice. Is it for sale?\n#Person2#: No. I never sell my artwork.\n#Person1#: Really? Then what do you do with it?\n#Person2#: I give it away. Here, this one is for you.\n#Person1#: Wow! Really? Are you sure? Now I'll have a lucky year!\n#Person2#: Remember, real luck must be created ( by ) yourself, and then it cannot be given or taken away...","summary":"#Person1# waits for a long time to get #Person2#'s calligraphy work. #Person2# writes a Chinese couplet and gives it to #Person1# as a gift.","topic":"a Chinese couplet"}
{"fname":"train_8560","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't make out anything, the words are too light. I thought they have already changed the toner cartridge this month.\n#Person2#: It seems not or somebody has recently received a large fax. Ok, no problem. We do it ourselves.\n#Person1#: Do you know how to do it? I am not so good at machine things. I will have somebody do it as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: Check with somebody from the IT department. They are anyway in charge of the office electronic equipment.","summary":"#Person1# finds the printed words are too light. #Person1# and #Person2# decide to call someone to fix it.","topic":"office electronic equipment"}
{"fname":"train_8561","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's happening, officer?\n#Person2#: There is a fire in your building. You need to evacuate immediately.\n#Person1#: What? A fire? Oh, my God! What shall I do? Please get me out of here!\n#Person2#: Don't panic! We'll help you get out of the building safely.\n#Person1#: I can smell smoke!\n#Person2#: Please follow my instructions. Use a wet towel to cover your mouth and nose. Walk quietly to th nearest emergency exit. Now go get the wet towel.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: Come with me.\n#Person1#: Sir, I need to go back to get my jewelry box.\n#Person2#: Don't take your personal belongings. We need to get out of the building now!\n#Person1#: Gosh! I can see the flames!\n#Person2#: Crouch down and try not to breathe in the smoke.","summary":"There is a fire in #Person1#'s building. #Person2# helps #Person1# to evacuate, letting #Person1# use a wet towel and give up personal belongings.","topic":"be on fire"}
{"fname":"train_8562","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to purchase some business cards.\n#Person2#: No problem. How many are you thinking about?\n#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be fine.\n#Person2#: If you'll just fill out this form, please.\n#Person1#: I want the new cards to be exactly like this card.\n#Person2#: We can do that very easily.\n#Person1#: . . . Okay, I'm done. Here's the form and my old card.\n#Person2#: Great. Your order will take only one week.\n#Person1#: You know, I think it would be better if I could pick it up in three days.\n#Person2#: We can do that. It'll just cost you extra.","summary":"#Person1# wants to purchase 2000 business cards and needs them in three days. #Person2# takes the order.","topic":"purchase business cards"}
{"fname":"train_8563","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, God. It's late. I'm afraid I have to leave.\n#Person2#: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer and have some tea?\n#Person1#: That's very kind of you. But if I don't go now I'll miss the last bus.\n#Person2#: That's too bad.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your hospitality.\n#Person2#: Thanks for coming.\n#Person1#: How about next time we meet at my place? And I'll treat you to Chinese food. I know how much you like it. We can order in and watch video too. Anything you like, I promise.\n#Person2#: Great idea. I'm looking forward to it. See you then.\n#Person1#: Well. I really do have to go.\n#Person2#: Good night then.\n#Person1#: See you tomorrow.","summary":"It's late. #Person2# hopes #Person1# to stay longer but #Person1# needs to leave. #Person1# then invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s place next time.","topic":"time to leave"}
{"fname":"train_8564","dialogue":"#Person1#: You like movies?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think it's the best way to relax.\n#Person1#: What type do you like the best?\n#Person2#: Really it depends on my mood. When I am sad or depressed, I like comedies. If I'm feeling good, I'll watch almost anything.\n#Person1#: I see. I generally like movies to help calm me down. I think a sign of a good movie is the ability to bring you into the story as if you were part of it.\n#Person2#: Yeah, unfortunately, nowadays directors are often more interested in making money than making a good film.\n#Person1#: True. The movie industry is becoming more and more commercial. You see a lot of expensive movies with little artistic value. I generally think those made in the forties are of higher quality on the average than movies today. You can name a lot of classics from that decade.\n#Person2#: Yeah, many of my all-time-favorites were made in the forties. They've already stood the test of time and will stay with us for a long time.\n#Person1#: I'm totally with you on that.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their favorite type of movies. They both think movies made in the forties are good while movies nowadays are too commercial.","topic":"movies"}
{"fname":"train_8565","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Susan. What's your name, please?\n#Person2#: My name is Zhang Ming. Nice to meet you, Susan.\n#Person1#: Where do you come from?\n#Person2#: I come from China. Are you American?\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's right. SO what are you studying?\n#Person2#: Business management\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting.","summary":"Susan and Zhang Ming ask each other's names, countries, and majors.","topic":"the first meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8566","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning Mike!\n#Person2#: Morning Sally! What's up? you seem many hurry!\n#Person1#: I am having an exam at 9 o'clock, It's already 8 thirty.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll drive you.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much!\n#Person2#: How are your cases coming along?\n#Person1#: Very well, thanks, I will probably finish next week, but this is still a lot of work, I have been worked on in for six months, and i'm so closed to end. I can fill in.\n#Person2#: Wow, Good for you. It sounds like a lot of work. I'm proud of you! Is this the red of building?\n#Person1#: Yes, It's only 8 forty. Thanks so much!\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Good luck, bye!\n#Person1#: Have a nice day, bye!","summary":"Sally will be late for her exam and Mike offers to drive her. On the way, Mike asks about her cases.","topic":"offer helps"}
{"fname":"train_8567","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you going for your holidays, Charles?\n#Person2#: To Australia. I'm going to visit my uncle in Brisbane for three weeks.\n#Person1#: Good gracious! You certainly are lucky. How are you going there?\n#Person2#: By air, of course. It takes over two weeks to go by sea.\n#Person1#: I once went to Singapore by air. It was very exciting-but never again.\n#Person2#: Why? Did you feel frightened?\n#Person1#: For a short time. One of the engines caught fire.\n#Person2#: What did the pilot do?\n#Person1#: He put it out and flew back to the airport. Then he asked the people at the airport where the emergency runway was.\n#Person2#: Did you land safely?\n#Person1#: Yes, we did. But I shall never fly again.","summary":"Charles tells #Person1# he will visit his uncle by air. Then #Person1# talks about an accident #Person1# once had during a flight, which made #Person1# afraid of flying.","topic":"by air"}
{"fname":"train_8568","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bill, I have received the admission letter from Cambridge University!\n#Person2#: Congratulations!\n#Person1#: How about you? Have you got any news from university?\n#Person2#: No. But I am going to apply for some vocational schools. I like fashion design and want to study it.\n#Person1#: I am glad you can study something you really like!","summary":"#Person1# tells Bill #Person1# has been admitted to Cambridge University. Bill says he will apply for vocational schools.","topic":"apply for schools"}
{"fname":"train_8569","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this Zhang Lin's home?\n#Person2#: Yes. Oh, it's you, Linda. I haven't seen you for a long time. Well, come in and sit down. How about something to drink?\n#Person1#: Yes, please. I'm a little thirsty, actually.\n#Person2#: Would you like tea or coffee?\n#Person1#: Coffee, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Would you like to talk over a drink?\n#Person2#: That sounds good. How are you doing, Linda?\n#Person1#: Just fine. Are you busy now?\n#Person2#: No. I'm just killing time.\n#Person1#: Shall we visit our math teacher tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Yes. I haven't been in his house for several weeks. When shall we start?\n#Person1#: How about eight o'clock tomorrow morning?\n#Person2#: All right. See you tomorrow.","summary":"Linda comes to visit Zhang Lin. Zhang Lin welcomes her. They agree to visit their math teacher tomorrow.","topic":"guest"}
{"fname":"train_8570","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to stretch your legs?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Let's get a soft drink.\n#Person2#: Do we have enough time?\n#Person1#: It's a fifteen-minute intermission.\n#Person2#: The seats are excellent. We're right in the center.\n#Person1#: It's a new concert hall and the acoustics are great.\n#Person2#: I can't agree more.\n#Person1#: Is this your first time to come to a symphony concert?\n#Person2#: In the United States, yes. But back in China, I went to concerts a couple of times with my parents.\n#Person1#: Do you have large concert halls in your city?\n#Person2#: We have two. One is like this one. The other is a little smaller.\n#Person1#: That's great. Well, we'd better get back to our seats. It's about to start.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have a break during the symphony concert intermission. After chatting, they go back to the seats.","topic":"the symphony concert"}
{"fname":"train_8571","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi.\n#Person2#: Hi, Mary.\n#Person3#: Hi, Ken I hate to bring this up, but that new stereo, system you got. . .\n#Person2#: Yeah?\n#Person3#: You were playing it very late last night.\n#Person2#: Yeah?\n#Person3#: It kept me awake.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry.\n#Person3#: It kept me awake a couple of hours.\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry, I. . I didn't realize it was that loud.\n#Person3#: It was that loud, and it was pretty late, and check with Mary if you don't believe me.\n#Person1#: It's true. It was a bit loud.\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry. I didn't realize it. I promise I'll keep it down in the future.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's no problem. It's OK. You know, it only happened once.\n#Person2#: I am glad we've straightened everything out.","summary":"#Person3# tells Ken that they play their stereo system very late last night. Ken feels sorry and promises to keep it down next time.","topic":"disturb the neighbor"}
{"fname":"train_8572","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job.\n#Person2#: Well, if I were you, I'd go on studying.\n#Person1#: But I don't even know what to study.\n#Person2#: If I had chance again, I'd major in English. You're good at language.\n#Person1#: That's what my parents want me to do.\n#Person2#: You should take their advice. They know what's best for you.\n#Person1#: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun, while I spend all my time doing reading and writing.\n#Person2#: But if you go to university, you'll still have time for fun.\n#Person1#: Hum, what you say make sense. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money, and I hate to do so at this age.\n#Person2#: And if you try to find a part-time job, you'll have some money too.\n#Person1#: You're right. Thank you for the advice.","summary":"#Person1# can't decide whether to go to university or to get a job. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go on the study, and gives advice on #Person1#'s major and the way to earn pocket money.","topic":"go to university"}
{"fname":"train_8573","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's a lot of work running a campaign, isn't it!\n#Person2#: I had no idea when I volunteered to assist governor Brown with this campaign what I was getting myself into.\n#Person1#: Hang in there. The hardest part is just about over.\n#Person2#: How Ay years have you been working with him?\n#Person1#: About 15. I've seen him work hard for a lot of good changes.\n#Person2#: It's easier doing this kind hard work when I know that I trust the man behind the posters.\n#Person1#: Did you know we're trying to talk him into considering a presidential campaign?\n#Person2#: He would be good.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are assisting governor Brown with a campaign. They trust this man and believe he would be good.","topic":"work on campaign"}
{"fname":"train_8574","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Is This where I pay the airport tax?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. Just as the sign says. How many?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but I've never done this before. How many what?\n#Person1#: How many people are you paying the tax for?\n#Person2#: My wife and me. The two of us.\n#Person1#: 100 yuan each, so you owe me 200 yuan.\n#Person2#: Oh, OK. Here's 200 yuan.\n#Person1#: Here are your two receipts.\n#Person2#: Thanks. What shall I do then?\n#Person1#: Just give these receipts to the lady at the door to immigration. Don't worry, she'll ask for them from you.\n#Person2#: Oh, I guess I'm a little confused.\n#Person1#: We are all the same the first time we travel overseas. You guys have a nice trip.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# needs to pay the airport tax but he feels confused about the whole procedure. #Person1# helps him and indicates the next step.","topic":"pay airport tax"}
{"fname":"train_8575","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I speak to Mary, please?\n#Person2#: This is Mary speaking. Who is that?\n#Person1#: This is Bob. Where have you been, Mary? I have been trying to get on to you for the last half hour. Don't you leave your home at 7\n#Person2#: Yes, I do, but today I went shopping and have only just come back. It is very nice to hear your voice, Bob. I didn't know you were in New York.\n#Person1#: I arrived this morning. I would have rung you before but I have been terribly busy all day attending a conference. It has only just ended. Are you doing anything tonight, Mary?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am going to meet a client.\n#Person1#: But that is terrible! I am only here for one night!\n#Person2#: I am sorry, Bob. If you had told me you were coming up, I would have kept tonight free. But you didn't tell me.\n#Person1#: I didn't know myself till this morning when my boss suddenly dashed into the office and told me to rush up here to attend the conference.\n#Person2#: I thought Henry usually did the conferences.\n#Person1#: Yes, he does but when he was driving up here last night he had an accident and was taken to hospital. So I am doing it instead. Mary, Must you go out tonight? Couldn't you get out of it?\n#Person2#: I'm free tomorrow but I suppose that will be too late.\n#Person1#: No, I will stay another day. my boss will get over it. Would you like to meet me for lunch tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I'd like to. But Bob, are you sure it will be all right? I would hate you to make your boss angry or even lose your job.\n#Person1#: It is all right. I will call the boss and tell him I am staying another day. I stayed an extra night in Boston last month and he didn't seem to put about it.\n#Person2#: Why did you stay an extra night in Boston? What happened?\n#Person1#: I will tell you tomorrow. See you tomorrow, Mary.\n#Person2#: See you tomorrow.","summary":"Bob calls Mary and says he's come to her city because of work and wants to see her tonight. However, Mary has to meet a client tonight so Bob decides to stay for another day and meets her tomorrow. Mary is concerned whether he would make his boss angry by doing so. Bob comforts her by saying his boss wouldn't care.","topic":"meet someone"}
{"fname":"train_8576","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can I have your passport, your immigration form and your Customs Declaration Form, please?\n#Person2#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person1#: How long will you be staying at Hotel in China?\n#Person2#: About three weeks.\n#Person1#: And what's the purpose of your visit?\n#Person2#: Sightseeing.\n#Person1#: And where will you be staying?\n#Person2#: At the Friendship Hotel in Beijing.\n#Person1#: OK. Could you put your hand baggage on the counter, please? Do you have any gifts, or food in here?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have some fresh apples in my suitcase.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, you can't bring fresh fruit into China. I'm going to have to confiscate these.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad.","summary":"#Person2# is going through Customs. #Person1# serves #Person2# and confiscates the fresh fruit, which is not allowed.","topic":"go through Customs"}
{"fname":"train_8577","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you find any job that you are interested in?\n#Person2#: I'Ve only find a few openings in my field.\n#Person1#: There's not a very high demand for that kind of job, isn't there?\n#Person2#: Unfortunately not. If I can't find anything in that field, then I could also work in the marketing field.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. You have plenty of experience in marketing, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: By the way, I saw a job in the paper this morning that you might be interested in.\n#Person2#: Really? What is it?\n#Person1#: It is a job at an advertisement company.\n#Person2#: Do you think they'd hire me?\n#Person1#: Anyway, it is worth trying.","summary":"#Person2# can't find a job in #Person2#'s field. #Person1# saw a job in an advertisement company and recommends it to #Person2#.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_8578","dialogue":"#Person1#: So you've been attending night classes for a while now. Do you feel it's helping you?\n#Person2#: Yes, furthering my education is already bringing about positive results in my workplace as it has boosted my confidence. As well the tutoring system my school employs offers courses uniquely suite\n#Person1#: Really? That's great that you found a school that puts your need first.\n#Person2#: As well my company has been very supportive about my decision. They'Ve cut back my working hours in order to accommodate my studies.\n#Person1#: That's great. They must really be committed to staff development.\n#Person2#: They are. We definitely see eye-to eye on my enhanced performance being a win-win situation for everyone involved.","summary":"#Person2# attends night classes and feels it helps a lot. #Person2#'s company also supports staff development.","topic":"have night classes"}
{"fname":"train_8579","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your prices seem a little high.\n#Person2#: We could make it lower for you. What's your counter-offer?\n#Person1#: We make a counter-offer to you of $ 150 per metric ton F. O. B. London.\n#Person2#: If you order in large lots, we'll accept the price.\n#Person1#: OK. We will increase our order.\n#Person2#: All right, as a token of friendship, we accept your counter-offer.\n#Person1#: I'm glad that we've settled the price.","summary":"#Person1# increases their order and #Person2# decreases the price. They make the deal.","topic":"make a deal"}
{"fname":"train_8580","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julia, I have good news for you.\n#Person2#: What's up?\n#Person1#: I have earned a lot of money this week, more than I do in a fortnight.\n#Person2#: It is really good news. How much do you earn a week now?\n#Person1#: My wages are six hundred dollars a week. But I find a part-time job to supplement my income.\n#Person2#: Darling, I know you are a good husband. You don't have to work so hard. After all your health is the most important.\n#Person1#: I know, darling. I must earn enough money to buy a car. I do a part-time job to increase my income. Don't worry, I will take care of myself.\n#Person2#: I see. You must have more rest.","summary":"#Person1# tells Julia he finds a part-time job to supplement his income and earned a lot this week. Julia hopes him to take care of his health.","topic":"earn more money"}
{"fname":"train_8581","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you check my list to see whether I have forgotten anything?\n#Person2#: No problem. But how?\n#Person1#: I will open the suitcase and you read through the list.\n#Person2#: Ok. I am done. You have nothing on the list left behind. But I suggest you take sneakers with you.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: It is necessary for you to walk on the street. Otherwise, it will be not good to wear high heeled shoes.\n#Person1#: That makes sense. I will do it.\n#Person2#: You do need to take some medicines with you. Just in case.\n#Person1#: Good idea.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to check the things #Person1# will take. #Person2# then suggests #Person1# take sneakers and medicines.","topic":"check things"}
{"fname":"train_8582","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Freddie.\n#Person2#: Hello, Mary. How nice to see you again. How's everything going?\n#Person1#: Fine. Busy these days?\n#Person2#: Yeah. With lots of things to do. Would you like to join me for a drink?\n#Person1#: Ok, thanks.\n#Person2#: Any news recently?\n#Person1#: Oh, well, I read in the local paper the other day that the government is planning to build an airport here, you know that?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not.\n#Person1#: Well, my real objection to this idea of a new airport is, is the whole thing is so wasteful, I mean, we know we are currently in fuel crises, we know that we've got to conserve oil and fuel and all the rest of it, and get here the government seems quite deliberately to be encouraging people to, ... to travel, to use and these jets use a hack of a lot of oil, I mean it takes a ton of oil, a ton of petrol before one of these big jets even takes off.\n#Person2#: Mm...\n#Person1#: It seems so completely short-sighted to me. Quite apart from all the ways to the land and so on, I can't see, I can't see the rationale behind really wanting an, an airport at all.\n#Person2#: Well, surely you must have to admit that the existing airport nearby are becoming swarmed. I mean, why should people, uhh...\n#Person1#: Well, they aren't being swarmed.\n#Person2#: Be treated like cattle when there is a chance of... a new airport here.\n#Person1#: But, but really people shouldn't be traveling that much, that's, that's why most of the journeys, I mean, they swamped because there is far too much unnecessary tourism and so on. It isn't necessary for people to travel so far or even so often.\n#Person2#: Well, you take the climate here in this country. Now just before Christmas, there was this dreadful cold spell, there was a tremendous increase in number of people who wanted to leave and spent Christmas and the New Year in a reasonable climate of sun and, and a certain mild climate. And, and in summer, the same situation occurs. It is unbearably hot here and people want to go somewhere cool.\n#Person1#: Well, yes, I can sympathize with that. But it is still not really necessary to do, well, as it isn't necessary to, to conserve fuel and it is necessary to, well, not to waste land. I mean land for a new airport could be used for far more important things which would benefit the people here far more. I mean it could be used for farming for instance.\n#Person2#: True.\n#Person1#: It could also be used for housing, or it could be used for parks, you know. People then could come and enjoy themselves without having to travel far.\n#Person2#: But, airports do bring some local advantages. They bring roads, there is obviously extra employment, for instance, new hotels, shops, restaurants will have to be built. This means more jobs for the locals and it is good for local economy.\n#Person1#: But you ask the people, you ask those who are now living near the airports, for instance, whether,whether they recon that airpotrs bring them advantages, although, all the airports bring in are noise and vast motorways, and the whole area is, is desolated, isn't it?\n#Person2#: But the airport infra, ..., infrastructure relies on housing and other facilities for the great number of people who would be employed in the airport, the pilots even, the stewardess, they have to live somewhere near the airport, right?\n#Person1#: Yeah, but it's, it's just so, so damaging to the whole area. I think, airports, from my point of view, the whole concept is outdated, really. Umm, with modern technology, we can make a lot of travel unnecessary, really. For example, it won't be necessary for businessmen to fly out to a foreign county to talk to somebody. They can just leave it to the telephone in the office, press the button, and say to the person they want to do business with. You see, business deals can be made without having to travel back and forth, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, you are right. But for a lot of people, personal contact is important. And this means travel, and means quick travel, air travel. And we just need a new airport.","summary":"Mary tells Freddie the government is planning to build an airport. Then Mary begins to talk about the disadvantages of it, such as wasting petrol and space. However, Freddie thinks building an airport has some advantages, such as providing jobs and that people need traveling.","topic":"build an airport"}
{"fname":"train_8583","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd dike some red roses.\n#Person2#: Is it your wife's birthday?\n#Person1#: No, it's our wedding anniversary. She really likes roses. So I give her some every week. I just wish they would stay fresh longer than they do.\n#Person2#: If you put a little sugar in the water they will stay fresh for days.\n#Person1#: Really? I want to try to use white vinegar in the water and it helped a little.\n#Person2#: Sugar is even better.\n#Person1#: It is worth trying, I will tell my wife. How much do I owe you?\n#Person2#: Let's see. They are $ 10 a dozen. So that will be $ 5.00.\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Here are the flowers.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy red roses for his wife. #Person2# serves #Person1# and tells #Person1# how to keep roses fresh for a longer time.","topic":"buy roses"}
{"fname":"train_8584","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've just done the most amazing Healthy Living Day at the sports center.\n#Person2#: Cool! But what's a Healthy Living Day!\n#Person1#: Well, you learn to live in a healthy way. Everyone does three activities. In the morning, you can choose two different indoor activities and in the afternoon, you can try one activity outdoors.\n#Person2#: Sounds like hard work! Why did you do it?\n#Person1#: I wanted to do a new activity, so I went with my cousin Georgia. She doesn't do enough exercise. We make lots of new friends.\n#Person2#: Were you both really tired when you finished?\n#Person1#: Georgia was and she didn't feel very well. I was OK but I needed something to drink.\n#Person2#: Well, when's the next Day? I'd love to go. I know I'm free most Saturdays after April 14th.\n#Person1#: Oh, I've just booked a place for July 5th but I think the next one is on May 28th.\n#Person2#: Great! I'll come to the same one as you! Are you going to go cycling again?\n#Person1#: Not this time. I'm going to do advanced skateboarding. I wanted to try boating but that group is full.\n#Person2#: Wow! I'd like to do that too!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about what Healthy Living Day is and what sports they are supposed to do. After hearing the introduction, #Person2# wants to participate, too.","topic":"Healthy Living Day"}
{"fname":"train_8585","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. I'd like to speak to Mr. Adams, please. This is Edward Miller at Sun Valley Health center.\n#Person2#: Mr. Miller, my husband isn't at home. I can give you his business number, if you'd like to call him at work.","summary":"Mr. Miller calls Mr. Adams who is not at home. #Person2# gives him the business number.","topic":"call someone"}
{"fname":"train_8586","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me where it hurts? \n#Person2#: I am so glad they called you. It feels like something is really wrong with my stomach! \n#Person1#: Does it hurt when I push here? \n#Person2#: It's mostly on my right side. Right here! \n#Person1#: Have you been feeling this way for awhile? \n#Person2#: I started feeling kind of sick last night after dinner, but this morning the pain got really bad! \n#Person1#: Have you eaten anything unusual lately? \n#Person2#: No, not that I remember. \n#Person1#: We are going to take you to an emergency room right now. \n#Person2#: I will feel better when I know what the problem is. Thank you for the drugs. ","summary":"#Person2#'s stomach hurts. #Person1# checks #Person2# and asks for some information. Then #Person2# is sent to an emergency room.","topic":"sickness"}
{"fname":"train_8587","dialogue":"#Person1#: So do you think you can get to the office alone? \n#Person2#: Sure, I'll catch the train. If I can't catch the train, I'll get a taxi. \n#Person1#: Do you think the taxi driver will understand you? \n#Person2#: If he doesn't understand me, I'll show him the office address on my business card. \n#Person1#: Ok but how will we know if you are going to be late? \n#Person2#: I'll call you if I'm delayed. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# can get to the office alone.","topic":"get to office"}
{"fname":"train_8588","dialogue":"#Person1#: OK, Devon, I've been putting on a few pounds and you're quite a lean fit guy. \n#Person2#: Well, thank you. \n#Person1#: What do you recommend? What can I do to lose weight? \n#Person2#: Well, I exercise a lot. I go running at least three times a week. But more than that I enjoy playing sports and so different sports use different muscles and all of it helps to lose that weight that you might have gained. \n#Person1#: Yeah, well, actually, one of the problems is that I actually exercise a lot. \n#Person2#: Do ya? \n#Person1#: Yeah, so maybe it's my diet. \n#Person2#: It could be and so in that case you might want to eat something perhaps more nutritious or maybe even less of what you do eat. Maybe, I eat three meals a day and I try not to snack in between. No potato chips. No popcorn. No candy bars. \n#Person1#: That's pretty tough! ","summary":"#Person1# asks Devon how to lose weight. Devon suggests #Person1# eat something more nutritious or maybe even less of what #Person1# eats.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_8589","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business! \n#Person2#: Are you serious? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole purpose of monetary gain! It disgusts me. \n#Person1#: What are you talking about? How does it exploit people? \n#Person2#: Well, to begin with, Gambling is addictive, ruins marriages, destroys families and bankrupts communities. Once you are addicted it is very difficult to stop. People have lost their houses, cars and been left out on the street after becoming addicted. Secondly, it exploits because men become addicted to gambling most often because of the action and risk. Women gamble to escape, and senior citizens will start gambling for the social interaction. Underage gamblers often start gambling on sports with friends and then illegal bookies. \n#Person1#: Geez! Now that I think about it, maybe legalizing gambling isn't such a good idea! Although, I have been to Las Vegas, and I didn't become addicted or anything like that. \n#Person2#: You cannot predict who will become addicted to gambling. Now excuse me, I have a protest rally to organize! ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the state is thinking of legalizing gambling in their city. #Person2# feels shocked because #Person2# thinks gambling is disgusting and exploits people. After hearing that, #Person1# begins to feel it isn't a good idea to legalizing gambling, either.","topic":"legalize gambling"}
{"fname":"train_8590","dialogue":"#Person1#: And so, that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year. Thank you very much for your time. \n#Person2#: Hey, that was quite the presentation! Honestly, I was completely blown away by your strategy outline. I've gotta say, Alex, you really wowed me today. \n#Person1#: Aw, come on, it was nothing. I'm just doing my job. \n#Person2#: No, I think you deserve some recognition here; I mean, if I look back on your previous presentations, this is a huge improvement. \n#Person1#: Well, Kristin did give me a hand with the slides. She's a real wiz on PowerPoint. \n#Person2#: And I saw that you took on board my feedback about pricing strategies. I really appreciate you taking the time to think though my suggestions. \n#Person1#: Yeah, well, that was some good advice. You made some really good points. \n#Person2#: Well, I just wanted to say well done. Really you did a great job. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks Alex has improved a lot in doing the presentation. Alex accepts the praise modestly.","topic":"improvement in presentation"}
{"fname":"train_8591","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Oh, hi.\n#Person1#: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tom.\n#Person2#: Please to meet you. My name is Alice. Did you just move in next door?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did. Have you lived here long?\n#Person2#: Me? I guess so. I've lived here for about 6 years. Have you lived in America very long?\n#Person1#: No, not really. When I left Vietnam, I came to America and I lived with a cousin in Dallas for 2 years. Where do you work, Alice?\n#Person2#: I teach mathematics at a college. What do you do?\n#Person1#: I am an accountant in a company.\n#Person2#: Well, Tom, it's good to meet you. I have to go now. I will teach a class this evening and I need to get to the college.\n#Person1#: It's nice to meet you, too, Alice.\n#Person2#: See you around.\n#Person1#: Goodbye, Alice.","summary":"Tom just moved to Alice's next door. They greet each other and ask about each other's jobs.","topic":"a new neighbor"}
{"fname":"train_8592","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you today young man? It looks like you have a big package there.\n#Person2#: Yes, ma'am, I need to mail this present to my grandma, but I don't know how to do it.\n#Person1#: I can help you. Just go way it over there, it will print out the information on a piece of paper, that tells you the weight of the package, and the price to mail it, and you can bring it back to me.\n#Person2#: Yes, ma'am, thank you so much.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how to mail a present.","topic":"mail a present"}
{"fname":"train_8593","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to lose some weight, after eating so much over the holiday.\n#Person2#: Me too. I had so many cookies that I gained 5 pounds. I feel so fat.\n#Person1#: Should we join a gym? A membership at Total Fitness is only $25 per month.\n#Person2#: Yes, you can use the weight machines, which I know you like.\n#Person1#: And you can take some fitness classes to quickly lose those 5 pounds.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both need to lose weight so they decide to join a gym.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_8594","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I speak to you, Mr. Hall?\n#Person2#: Sure, Sonya. What's the problem?\n#Person1#: My photography classe's meeting early today. Can I leave at 4:30?\n#Person2#: Is it important?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. We're getting our assignments and I have to be there on time.\n#Person2#: You have a lot of letters to type. Can you come in early tomorrow morning and finish them?\n#Person1#: Oh, sure.\n#Person2#: Then you can go ahead and leave early.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot Mr. Hall.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"Sonya asks Mr. Hall for today's early leave. Mr. Hall asks her to come earlier tomorrow to finish her work.","topic":"ask for leave"}
{"fname":"train_8595","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why did you buy a second hand car for me? It is so disappointing. I thought you'd have bought me a new one.\n#Person2#: Don't be so angry my darling, I wanted to buy a new car for you, but I haven't got enough money at the moment. So when I got to the car market, I changed my mind.\n#Person1#: I feel so ashamed to drive such an old car. You know all my friends have good cars and beautiful houses. I really envy them.\n#Person2#: I am sorry for that. Please forgive me, I can promise you that if my business grows better for 3 more years, I'll surely make a fortune, then I'll buy you the most expensive car and a beautiful house with a nice, big garden and in the garden, there will be a fountain and a swimming pool.\n#Person1#: OK. That's enough. Thank you for the crazy ideas, but for the moment, let's see what we can do to make this car look better.","summary":"#Person2# buys a second-hand car for #Person1# and #Person1# feels angry. #Person2# apologizes and says #Person2# will buy a beautiful car for #Person1# when #Person2# becomes rich. #Person1# forgives #Person2#.","topic":"a second-hand car"}
{"fname":"train_8596","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, where is the newspaper?\n#Person2#: Why do you want to read the newspaper? You always watch the news on TV.\n#Person1#: I know, but I won't be leaving for another hour. I want to read the newspaper to kill time. I want to read the sports page.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I put it in the garbage half an hour ago. Both Barbara and I read it. You never read the paper but just watch TV, so I threw it away.\n#Person1#: Oh, I found it, but I can't find the page I want.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry, Mike. I always throw away the sports section. You know we both hate those boring games.\n#Person1#: What a pity!","summary":"Mike wants to read the sports page of the newspaper to kill time. However, #Person2# threw it away. Mike feels sorry for it.","topic":"read the newspaper"}
{"fname":"train_8597","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mr. Ben. Can you spare me one minute?\n#Person2#: Of course. What's wrong?\n#Person1#: First of all, I'd like to say that I've enjoyed working with you. However, I...\n#Person2#: Oh no. Do you mean you want to leave?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I have worked here for 7 years and this position 3 years. I want to change my environment.\n#Person2#: That's really bad news to me. How about double wages?\n#Person1#: Thank you for appreciating me. I'm quitting because I want to try something different.\n#Person2#: What a pity. But wish you a good time in the new company.","summary":"#Person1# wants to quit #Person1#'s job because #Person1# wants to try something different. Mr. Ben tries to make #Person1# stay but fails.","topic":"quit the job"}
{"fname":"train_8598","dialogue":"#Person1#: We had a call about a theft at this address.\n#Person2#: Yes, officer, I called. Somebody broke into my house through a downstairs window and stole many things.\n#Person1#: Exactly what was stolen, Madam?\n#Person2#: About $1000 in cash, a personal computer and some jewelry.\n#Person1#: We need you to fill out this form and fully describe the stolen items. Meanwhile, my partner and I would like to look at the window and the area outside.\n#Person2#: Do you think you will catch the thief?\n#Person1#: I hate to say it but probably not. It's very difficult to catch the thief in these situations.","summary":"#Person2# encountered burglary. #Person1# will look into the case but cannot assure they will catch the thief.","topic":"burglary"}
{"fname":"train_8599","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you ever buy food from the snack stands near our hotel?\n#Person2#: Yes, several times.\n#Person1#: How do you like them?\n#Person2#: Not bad.\n#Person1#: I always have the temptation to eat something there.\n#Person2#: Then, why didn't you do that?\n#Person1#: I don't know how much we can trust them. Do you have any ideas?\n#Person2#: Some of them, I think, are not good.\n#Person1#: It doesn't taste good?\n#Person2#: No, I mean some of them are not clean enough.\n#Person1#: That's my greatest concern. But how can you tell which one is clean?\n#Person2#: I judge by appearances.\n#Person1#: I got it. I think it's worth trying.\n#Person2#: It certainly is.\n#Person1#: I'd like to try some kebab, roasted squid, and many different appealing things.\n#Person2#: Don't try everything at one time, please.\n#Person1#: I see. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy food from the snack stands. #Person2# says some of them are not clean enough, but #Person1# thinks it's worth trying.","topic":"food"}
{"fname":"train_8600","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, would you please bring us a nest? A friend of mine will join us.\n#Person2#: Wait a moment. Here you are.\n#Person1#: By the way, we would like to order some dishes for my friend.\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"#Person1# asks the waiter for a nest and orders some dishes.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_8601","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, damn. There ' s another traffic jam on the highway.\n#Person2#: How can there be a traffic jam on a 16 - lane highway every day?\n#Person1#: There are just too many people, and too many cars.\n#Person2#: I wonder if there was an accident.\n#Person1#: No, they just said it too many people were trying to get off at the Capitol exits.\n#Person2#: Well, let ' s put on some music. We ' re going to be stuck in this for a while.\n#Person1#: All right, what do you want to listen to?\n#Person2#: How about some Beatles?\n#Person1#: Yeah, all right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# encounter a traffic jam. They put on some music because they're going to be stuck for a while.","topic":"traffic jam"}
{"fname":"train_8602","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's the bride-to-be?\n#Person2#: Tired and stressed. This wedding is giving me a headache.\n#Person1#: Just relax. With me as your maid of honor, everything will be fine!\n#Person2#: I'm worried that everything will be chaotic!\n#Person1#: Hey! I'm the tour guide. I'll take care of the Taiwanese guests.\n#Person2#: You're going to have to tell them what to do in church, what everything means...\n#Person1#: I will. Don't worry!","summary":"The bride-to-be is tired and stressed about the wedding. #Person1# comforts her.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_8603","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for a pair of shoes.\n#Person1#: What size do you wear? These shoes are on sale.\n#Person2#: I wear size 36. This pair looks nice. Can I try them on?\n#Person1#: Of course, yes. They look nice. And they're not expensive.\n#Person2#: How much are they?\n#Person1#: They are $ 168.\n#Person2#: I'll take them.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# choose shoes. #Person1# will take the pair which costs $168.","topic":"shoes"}
{"fname":"train_8604","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, how are you doing today?\n#Person2#: I have been feeling pretty good, Dr. Smith.\n#Person1#: So, I can see by your chart that you are here for your annual physical.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am playing on the tennis team this year, and they are requiring me to get a physical exam.\n#Person1#: We are basically going to check your heart, lungs, blood sugar levels, and eyes, ears, and nose.\n#Person2#: I'Ve being kind of been having problems being out of breath. Can you look at that?\n#Person1#: Yes, I will check you for asthma, and maybe we can check you for allergies later.\n#Person2#: Thank you. What will the blood test tell you?\n#Person1#: We will be checking for blood sugar, cholesterol, and white blood cell count.\n#Person2#: I have been working hard to stay healthy. I hope the tests turn out well.","summary":"#Person2# goes to Dr. Smith for an annual physical exam. The doctor will check #Person2# for asthma, blood sugar, etc. #Person2# hopes the tests turn out well.","topic":"annual physical exam"}
{"fname":"train_8605","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Room Service. May I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to have lunch in my room.\n#Person1#: OK, sir. We offer two types of lunch, Chinese food and western food. Which one would you prefer?\n#Person2#: What does a Chinese food have?\n#Person1#: Rice, egg, beef and vegetables.\n#Person2#: That will be fine. I'll take it.\n#Person1#: I see. May I have your name and room number, please?\n#Person2#: Sure, it's White in Room 204.\n#Person1#: Let me confirm your order, Mr. White in Room 204, Chinese food. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Exactly.\n#Person1#: Your order will be ready soon, thank you for calling.","summary":"Mr.White in Room 204 calls Room Service and asks to have Chinese food for lunch in his room.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_8606","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip?\n#Person2#: It was a nightmare.\n#Person1#: What's up?\n#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year.\n#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do you call it still a nightmare then?\n#Person2#: Well, the air line lost my luggage on the return flight and then I lost my carry on bag when I was tackling with the officers in charge. I left the airport three hours later than I expected and then I was caught in a traffic jam. When I finally got home, I was totally exhausted. But I found the elevator was out of service due to a blackout.\n#Person1#: This is really a sad story. Did they trace back your luggage?\n#Person2#: I am still waiting for their call.\n#Person1#: Take it easy, all sufferings have their reward.","summary":"Francis tells #Person1# his business trip was a nightmare because the airline lost his luggage and then he lost his carry on bag. #Person1# feels sorry for him.","topic":" business trip"}
{"fname":"train_8607","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. I'm a visitor from China. I love your music. It's the best I've ever heard. Will you please spare a little bit of time for me?\n#Person2#: Sure. Thank you for saying that. Actually, those songs were sung for the first time today. I wrote them in the past two months.\n#Person1#: Oh, you wrote them all by yourself. That's amazing! Are you a regular singer here?\n#Person2#: You can say that. But my band and I also sing regularly in several other places, too.\n#Person1#: Cool. Your guitar skills are very impressive. How did you learn to play like that?\n#Person2#: I picked up guitar at an early age, maybe around 8 years old. Afterward, I taught myself by listening to some records of top players.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's unbelievable! You play so well, but you've never been to a real teacher. You will definitely be famous in the near future.","summary":"#Person1# loves #Person2#'s music. #Person2# picked up the guitar at an early age and studied on #Person2#'s own by listening to records of top players. #Person1# thinks it's unbelievable.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_8608","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'll soon graduate from your university. Do you have any plans for the future?\n#Person2#: I'm planning to go to graduate school, but I also want to find a job. Otherwise, I'll have nowhere to go if I fail the entrance exam.\n#Person1#: Do you have a clear career path to follow?\n#Person2#: career path? I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: what kind of job do you want after graduation?\n#Person2#: I want to become a professor, a lawyer, an editor, a civil servant. . .\n#Person1#: wait! You can't do so many things at the same time. What exactly do you want?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Do you have any advice for me?\n#Person1#: yeah, you should first decide what kind of career you really want, plan your career path, and then try your best to achieve your goal.\n#Person2#: I think perhaps I need to buy a few years while I figure out about my career.\n#Person1#: no, you can't waste your time wandering around. If you want a job that requires a higher degree or diploma, you should focus on your graduate school entrance exam ; if you want a job that needs working\n#Person2#: thank you so much for your advice. I'll think it over.","summary":"After graduation, #Person2# wants to go to graduate school and also find a job. #Person1# advises #Person2# to decide what kind of career #Person1# really wants, to plan a career path, and to try #Person1#'s best to achieve the goal.","topic":"plans"}
{"fname":"train_8609","dialogue":"#Person1#: When do you usually go to the movies?\n#Person2#: I usually go in my free time on the weekends. How about you?\n#Person1#: The movie theater is always so crowded on the weekends. I like to go to the movies during the week.\n#Person2#: That's true. And sometimes the tickets are cheaper during the week as well.","summary":"#Person2# usually goes to the movies on the weekends. #Person1# likes to go during the week.","topic":"movies"}
{"fname":"train_8610","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tom. I'm really glad to meet you here.\n#Person2#: I'm glad too. Steven, I want to tell you that I'm going to divorce my wife.\n#Person1#: I'm so surprised, B. Why did you decide to end your marriage suddenly?\n#Person2#: We don't get along well with each other and fight a lot.\n#Person1#: I didn't know that. I thought that you were happy together.\n#Person2#: That isn't true. Actually, we have been separated for six months.\n#Person1#: I can't believe it. But if you both determine to divorce, I hope you will have an amicable split.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Steven. I accept your advice.\n#Person1#: Hello, Tom. I'm really glad to meet you here.\n#Person2#: I'm glad too. Steven, I want to tell you that I'm going to divorce my wife.\n#Person1#: I'm so surprised, B. Why did you decide to end your marriage suddenly?\n#Person2#: We don't get along well with each other and fight a lot.\n#Person1#: I didn't know that. I thought that you were happy together.\n#Person2#: That isn't true. Actually, we have been separated for six months.\n#Person1#: I can't believe it. But if you both determine to divorce, I hope you will have an amicable split.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Steven. I accept your advice.","summary":"Tom tells Steven he's going to divorce his wife because they don't get along well and fight a lot. Steven is surprised and hopes they will have an amicable split. Tom accepts his advice.","topic":"divorce"}
{"fname":"train_8611","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, I'd like to borrow some money.\n#Person2#: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? five bucks?\n#Person1#: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I'm tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn, the inevitable recession, people stuffing their money in their mattresses. I look at this as an opportunity. This is a chance for me to get a jump start on building my nest egg.\n#Person2#: I don't know about that ; with all the uncertainty in the markets right now, it would be a very unwise decision to invest. I don't know if you're aware son, but there has been a lot of turmoil in the markets recently. There have already been half a million layoffs in the last few months, and we have no idea how the proposed stimulus package will impact the economy. There's just too much instability. I wouldn't feel comfortable investing in this climate.\n#Person1#: But look at it this way, every challenge is an opportunity. And anyway, I'm not talking about investing in the domestic market. There are emerging markets that promise great returns. Look at China, for example, they have 1. 4 billion people, half a billion of whom have recently entered the middle class. Here alone the aggregate demand for consumer goods represents an amazing wealth generating opportunity.\n#Person2#: Come on, son, you're looking at this too naively, the Chinese market has exhibited a great deal of instability, and their currency has been devalued by almost a whole percentage point.\n#Person1#: Fine, then! If that's the way you feel, so be it. But you're losing out on a great opportunity here. I'm going to go hit up Mum for the cash.","summary":"Johnny wants to borrow thirty thousand from his dad because he wants to get into the market. His dad thinks it would be very unwise to invest so he refuses. Johnny is going to go hit up his mother for the cash.","topic":"investment"}
{"fname":"train_8612","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're right--Italian! Ha! Ha! I was trying to trick you, but you didn't fall for it!\n#Person2#: I almost did! Actually, I don't know that much about coffee, even though I sell it.\n#Person1#: I could give you a few pointers if you want. I know a lot about coffee.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Maybe if things slow down later I'll stop by your table.\n#Person1#: I'm Robert, at your service.\n#Person2#: Rita. Nice to meet you.","summary":"Rita almost fell for Robert's trick. Although she sells coffee, she doesn't know much about it.","topic":"coffee"}
{"fname":"train_8613","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to check in.\n#Person1#: Have you made a reservation?\n#Person2#: No, I want a double room. By the way, is there any discount for children?\n#Person1#: Yes, children are half price.\n#Person2#: Ok, please have me arrange one.","summary":"#Person2# wants a double room. #Person1# tells him children are half price.","topic":"hotel"}
{"fname":"train_8614","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to open a saving account, sir. What's the proper procedure?\n#Person2#: First, you fill out the application form and then we'll issue you a passbook.\n#Person1#: Is there any minimum for the first deposit?\n#Person2#: No, Even a dollar is all right. Here's your passbook, sir, just sign your name on it.\n#Person1#: What is the annual interest rate?\n#Person2#: It varies from time to time. At present it is 6 %.\n#Person1#: By the way, can I open a checking account too?\n#Person2#: By all means. But you have to deposit enough money before you can write out your checks.","summary":"#Person1# wants to open a saving account. #Person2# tells him he has to deposit enough money to write out checks.","topic":"account"}
{"fname":"train_8615","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to China, Mr. Martin.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much. I have been expecting to come to China.\n#Person1#: I am very glad that you say so. We have prepared a typical Chinese dinner this evening.\n#Person2#: Oh, you needn't do that.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# welcomes Mr. Martin to China with a typical Chinese dinner.","topic":"China"}
{"fname":"train_8616","dialogue":"#Person1#: Right, that ends the third and final part of our presentation. I'd like to end by emphasizing the main points. I'll give you a brief summary. There are three potential areas for development in the future, domestic, overseas market, and the internet. Each of these markets have their own particular need for marketing strategy. . . for domestic, we can rely on past research, for overseas markets we depend heavily on our cultural consultants, and for the internet, we need to redo our image to appeal to a young set of consumers. Our main issue here is that we need to be sensitive to the needs of different markets in order to continue to see success. Mark, did you have anything to add?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to restate one more time the importance of reinventing our company's image to appeal to different customer bases. I want to end with a true story that has to do exactly with what we've been talking about today. . .","summary":"#Person1# wants to end the presentation by emphasizing the main points that they need to be sensitive to different markets, while Mark wants to restate the importance of reinventing the company's image and end with a true story.","topic":"presentation"}
{"fname":"train_8617","dialogue":"#Person1#: Man, they take a lot of our paycheck.\n#Person2#: Yeah, the government really takes a bite, doesn't it?\n#Person1#: Seriously. The only tax I don't mind them taking is social security. It's only a few dollars every paycheck.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I don't mind it either. We'll both end up rich slobs and not need it, but what if we do, you know?\n#Person1#: Yeah. It won't be much, but at least we'll have a monthly check when we get old.\n#Person2#: Yeah. My grandmother gets by on social security and the money my grandfather invested when he was alive.\n#Person1#: Let's just hope the politicians don't figure out a way to spend it.\n#Person2#: Really? No, they couldn't. None of them would have jobs if they did.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both think that the government takes a lot of their paycheck. They don't mind social security.","topic":"tax"}
{"fname":"train_8618","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Can I talk to David?\n#Person2#: One second, please. ( a few seconds later, the receiver comes back and says ) Hello?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. David is out to lunch right now.\n#Person1#: Okay. I'm his wife. Could you tell him to call me back when he returns?\n#Person2#: Sure. Does he know where to call you?\n#Person1#: Oh, thanks. Please tell him to call my cell-phone number.\n#Person2#: Ok, I will.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"David's wife calls David, but #Person2# says he is unavailable. She asks #Person2# to tell him to call her back.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_8619","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to IBA. What can we do for you?\n#Person2#: It's a bit of a problem situation, actually. . . you see, our company has a Corporate Account with you, but unfortunately, we've been experiencing cash flow problems recently.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. We value all of our customers, regardless of circumstances. What can we do to help?\n#Person2#: We are going to need a loan. I'm not sure what loan is suitable for us, though.\n#Person1#: If you think it will be very short-term, I would recommend you go with the 60 - day loan. Then it can be paid back quicker, so you won't have to consider it in the future.\n#Person2#: That seems like a good idea, it's for wages, you see.","summary":"#Person2# needs a loan because their company is experiencing cash flow problems recently. #Person1# from IBA recommends the 60-day loan and #Person2# accepts.","topic":"loan"}
{"fname":"train_8620","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Meng. It's a little late for you, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Hello, Miao Ping. Yes, I've been stuck in back to back meetings all day, but I really wanted to come and speak to you.\n#Person1#: What can I help you with?\n#Person2#: I'm interested in putting some of my money into investment tools, you know, something other than stocks and such like. Do you have any ideas?\n#Person1#: Mmmm. . . yes, many investors don't seem to be into stocks at the moment. Too risky! How about Open-Ended funds?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've heard about that. Isn't it where many investors pool their money together?\n#Person1#: Exactly. Then each individual has the chance to diversify their portfolio over many different areas, it doesn't have to be stocks. And, we provide a Professional Fund Manager, so you know your investment will be safe with us.\n#Person2#: How can you help me to decide which areas to invest in?\n#Person1#: Our Investment Financing Service will help you choose where to put your funds and look at both the pros and cons of each.\n#Person2#: Is this the information here? Well, let's take a look then. . .","summary":"Mr. Meng asks Miao Ping to give some advice on putting some money into investment tools. Miao recommends Open-Ended funds and says their Investment Financing Service will help to choose where to put the funds and look at the pros and cons.","topic":"investment"}
{"fname":"train_8621","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have to talk to you!\n#Person2#: What, Hilary? I'm really in a hurry!\n#Person1#: I know, Blake. But you'Ve been avoiding me all morning, and we have got to talk about this deal with the Mc Kinsey Food Company.\n#Person2#: I'Ve been busy, Hilary. We can set up a meeting to talk about the deal, but I still feel the same way. I don't think it's worth it.","summary":"Hilary wants to talk with Blake about the deal with a food company, but Blake is busy.","topic":"deal"}
{"fname":"train_8622","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long has the company been in business?\n#Person2#: For over forty years. The original company Davies Engineering - was founded in 1960 by the Davies brothers in a small workshop near Manchester. They closed down the workshop in 1980 and opened up a new factory in Leeds.\n#Person1#: When did it become CABS?\n#Person2#: In 1997 - when it was bought by a German company. They set up two more business in the UK.\n#Person1#: What does CABS stand for?\n#Person2#: International Air Braking Systems.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the company was founded in 1960 as Davies Engineering and then became CABS in 1997.","topic":"company history"}
{"fname":"train_8623","dialogue":"#Person1#: We will go to climb up the hill tomorrow. Let's go to supermarket to buy some food.\n#Person2#: Yes, we can have a picnic on the top of the hill.\n#Person1#: What should we buy?\n#Person2#: Let me see. We should go to buy some fruit first.\n#Person1#: It is heavy and not convenient to take them to the top.\n#Person2#: How about taking a cantaloupe? It is light and sweet. Children love it.\n#Person1#: Good idea. We can buy some candy and nuts for children.\n#Person2#: Yes. Look, cashew, peanuts, assorted biscuits, chocolate, canned goods, anything else?\n#Person1#: That's enough for the kids. Get some drinks.\n#Person2#: Definitely beer. Two bottles.\n#Person1#: Right. We should buy some yoghurt for kids.\n#Person2#: Yes. Shall we buy some saucers? It will be used during our picnic.\n#Person1#: OK. Four saucers. We can buy some custard tarts tomorrow morning.\n#Person2#: Let's go to queue up. There are so many people in the lines.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing what to buy in the supermarket for climbing up the hill tomorrow. They'll take a cantaloupe and buy some candy, nuts, drinks, yogurt, and saucers.","topic":"supermarket"}
{"fname":"train_8624","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this seat taken?\n#Person2#: No, please feel free.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: Do you work in Shanghai?\n#Person1#: Yes I do. How about you?\n#Person2#: No, I'm a tourist. This place is amazing! It's much bigger than I imagined, and much more exciting! There's so much to see here.\n#Person1#: You can say that again! It's much more modern than people imagine. Where are you from?\n#Person2#: Um, well let's see. . . I'm from Kansas originally. A much quieter and more peaceful place than here, that's for sure!\n#Person1#: Uh huh. . .","summary":"#Person1# works in Shanghai and #Person2# is a tourist from Kansas. They both think Shanghai is amazing.","topic":"Shanghai"}
{"fname":"train_8625","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard Nick found a job in a bank and his salary is said very high. I also want to work there.\n#Person2#: Will this do? Your major is not related to banking, as you know.\n#Person1#: I know that, but making a lot of money makes me crazy.\n#Person2#: Money is not the only standard to decide your career. In fact, there are more important things you can refer to when evaluating your career. If I were you, I would choose one I like to do.\n#Person1#: Actually, I am afraid I will be stuck in the job forever, if I choose a bad one.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. We can always change our careers, when we are unsatisfied with them.","summary":"#Person1# wants a job that makes lots of money, but #Person2# thinks there are more important things they can refer to when evaluating career.","topic":"career"}
{"fname":"train_8626","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. This is Peter in Room 310.\n#Person2#: Good evening. May I help you?\n#Person1#: I'm going to Beijing early tomorrow morning. And I'd like to request an early morning call. Will that give you much trouble?\n#Person2#: Oh, no, never. What's the exact time you'd like us to call you tomorrow morning?\n#Person1#: Well, my train is due to take off at 7:25 a. m. I've no idea how long it'll take to drive to the railway station.\n#Person2#: It won't take long. 20 minutes is enough. Is that OK if I call you at 6:30 a. m. ?\n#Person1#: OK, thank you.\n#Person2#: It's a pleasure. Good night. Have a good sleep.","summary":"Peter would like to request an early morning call. #Person2# says #Person2# will call him at 6:30 a.m.","topic":"morning call"}
{"fname":"train_8627","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of training does one need to go into this type of job?\n#Person2#: That's a very good question. I don't think there is any, specifically.\n#Person1#: For example, in your case, what is your educational background?\n#Person2#: Well, I did a degree in French at Nottingham. After that, I did careers work in secondary schools like the careers guidance people here is in the university. Then I went into local government because I found I was more interested in the administrative side. Then progressed on to universities. So there wasn't any plan and there was no specific training. There are plenty of training courses in management techniques and committee work which you can attend now.\n#Person1#: But in the first place, you did a French degree.\n#Person2#: In my time, there wasn't a degree you could do for administration. I think most of the administrators I've come across have degrees and all sorts of things.\n#Person1#: Well, I know in my case, I did an English literature degree and I didn't really expect to end up doing what I am doing now.\n#Person2#: Quite.\n#Person1#: But you are local to Nottingham, actually? Is there any reason why you went to Nottingham University?\n#Person2#: No, no, I come from the north of England, from west Yorkshire. Nottingham was one of the universities I put on my list. And I like the look of it. The campus is just beautiful.\n#Person1#: Yes, indeed. Let's see. Were you from the industrial part of Yorkshire?\n#Person2#: Yes, from the woolen district.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# there's no specific training one needs to go into this type of job and introduces that #Person2# did a degree in French. #Person1# agrees because #Person1# did an English literature degree and didn't expect to end up doing what #Person1# is doing now.","topic":"job"}
{"fname":"train_8628","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, is this your first time visiting China? So I bet you're expecting to see a lot while you are here.\n#Person2#: Not really. See, this is a sales promotion tour for our new product line. I'm really pressed for time.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is pressed for time during the tour in China.","topic":"sales promotion tour"}
{"fname":"train_8629","dialogue":"#Person1#: We haven't gone out for over a month. Let's go somewhere this evening.\n#Person2#: Fine, where shall we go?\n#Person1#: Look in the newspaper to see what's on at the cinema or the theater.\n#Person2#: I see new play opened this week.\n#Person1#: I enjoy a concert.\n#Person2#: According to the newspaper there aren't any tonight.\n#Person1#: Aren't there any good films in town?\n#Person2#: How about 'Titanic'? That should be interesting.\n#Person1#: Good. Let's go.","summary":"#Person1# proposes going out this evening. #Person2# agrees. They decide to watch 'Titanic'.","topic":"cinema or theater"}
{"fname":"train_8630","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me the time of the last plane to Hong Kong this evening?\n#Person2#: There's one at 10:15, but it's fully booked, I think.\n#Person1#: Then the time of the first plane tomorrow morning?\n#Person2#: The first plane leaves at 8:15.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me when it arrives so that I can ask my secretary to come and meet me?\n#Person2#: It arrives at 11:15 but maybe a little late because of the bad weather.\n#Person1#: Well, I wonder if you'd let me know if there's any change on that flight, I'd appreciate it.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. What's your room number?\n#Person1#: 108. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the timetable of the planes. #Person2# says #Person2# will let #Person1# know if there's any change on the flight.","topic":"plane"}
{"fname":"train_8631","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please tell me about your best holiday, Nancy?\n#Person2#: Well, it was my trip in Nepal. We went there 10 years ago, doing some walking in the mountains.\n#Person1#: How long did you stay there?\n#Person2#: 20 days.\n#Person1#: 20 days! That's a long time. How far did you walk every day?\n#Person2#: Perhaps 15 kilometers. You have to climb up and down a lot every day.\n#Person1#: So, it was very hard.\n#Person2#: Yes, very hard. Sometimes, it's difficult to walk in the mountains where the air is very thin, and you have a lot of problems when breathing.\n#Person1#: What kind of equipment did you take?\n#Person2#: Not much. Only a bag, a sleeping bag and some warm clothing. We carried all the things by ourselves.\n#Person1#: And how was the food?\n#Person2#: There was rice and some vegetables, normally no meat. But it was good.\n#Person1#: What was the best thing about the trip?\n#Person2#: The walking and the exercise. I hate sitting in the sun and like to be out in the countryside. The air is very clean and it's very quiet. Nepal is a good place. You must go!","summary":"Nancy tells #Person1# her best holiday was her trip to Nepal 10 years ago. She thinks the best thing about it was the walking and the exercise and recommends #Person1# to visit there.","topic":"the best holiday"}
{"fname":"train_8632","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our basketball team is playing in the finals but I don't have a ticket. I guess I'll just watch it on TV. Do you want to come over?\n#Person2#: Actually I have a ticket. But I'm not feeling well. You can have it for what it cost me.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't have a ticket for the basketball game. #Person2# has one and can sell it.","topic":"ticket"}
{"fname":"train_8633","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're from New York, aren't you? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. \n#Person1#: What do you suggest I should see in New York? \n#Person2#: Well, how about the Museum of Modern Art? \n#Person1#: No, I don't like museums. They're boring. \n#Person2#: Why don't you go to see the Empire State Building? \n#Person1#: Ah! That sounds interesting. ","summary":"#Person2# is from New York and recommends the Empire State Building to #Person1#.","topic":"New York"}
{"fname":"train_8634","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Beijing Restaurant. How can I help you? \n#Person2#: Hi. I want to place an order, please. \n#Person1#: For pick -up or delivery? \n#Person2#: Pick- up. \n#Person1#: What would you like to order? \n#Person2#: I have a menu from your restaurant. I'll order using the number of each meal from your menu. \n#Person1#: That's fine. \n#Person2#: I'd like to order number 17, no. 23 and no. 24. \n#Person1#: What size? \n#Person2#: Medium, please. \n#Person1#: When will you come to pick up your order? \n#Person2#: I'll be there in about an hour. \n#Person1#: That will be fine. We'll have your meals ready when you arrive. Thank you for your order. ","summary":"#Person2# calls Beijing Restaurant to place an order for pick-up and tells #Person1# that #Person2# will be there in about an hour.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_8635","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's that book you have under your arm? \n#Person2#: It's the best seller everyone's been talking about for the last six months. \n#Person1#: How in the world did you get a copy? I've put a hold on it at the public library for weeks and I'm still waiting my turn. \n#Person2#: I checked it out of the rental library. It only costs five cents a day. \n#Person1#: Is it really worth paying for? \n#Person2#: I can't tell yet. I haven't got beyond the first chapter. \n#Person1#: If it's any good, I'll buy a copy when it comes out in the pocket edition. ","summary":"#Person2# borrowed the best-selling book from the rental library. #Person1# asks if it's worth paying for, but #Person2# can't tell yet.","topic":"book"}
{"fname":"train_8636","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Mr. Emory? \n#Person2#: Yes, Ms. Rodriguez? How can I help you? \n#Person1#: I wanted to see if I could arrange a meeting with you to discuss recruitment. \n#Person2#: Absolutely. I've been wanting to meet with you about that. Let me just get my book. ","summary":"Ms. Rodriguez arranges a meeting with Mr. Emory to discuss recruitment.","topic":"meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8637","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! It's still seven o'clock. Are you crazy? \n#Person2#: I got the information that there is a killer sale at the shopping mall near our block. Get up and I will wait for you at the gate of our flat. \n#Person1#: Every time when you glimpse some stylish clothes, you change into another person. \n#Person2#: Stop complaining, OK? \n#Person1#: No wonder you are named shopaholic. \n#Person2#: No, I am not a shopaholic, but a super shopaholic. And I really enjoy smelling the gorgeous clothes and new bags. \n#Person1#: Wait a moment. And you can check where other sales are. ","summary":"#Person2# gets up at seven for a killer sale and asks #Person1# to go together. #Person1# complains that #Person2# is a shopaholic.","topic":"shopaholic"}
{"fname":"train_8638","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. I'm thinking about buying some new furniture for my living room. Could you help me? \n#Person2#: Certainly. As you can see, we have several three-piece suites on sale. Feel free to sit down and test how comfortable they are. \n#Person1#: I came to your store yesterday and have come back today to make a final decision. I think I like the black leather suite. It's on sale, isn't it? \n#Person2#: Yes. The price has been reduced by 50%. It's a real bargain. \n#Person1#: I'll take it. I also need to improve the lighting in my living room. Do you have any suggestions? \n#Person2#: Those floor lamps are very nice and you can vary the brightness according to whether you're reading or watching tv. How big is your living room? \n#Person1#: It's quite large. It's about 40 square metres. \n#Person2#: I'd suggest you buy two. That allows you to change the brightness of the room better. \n#Person1#: Ok. I like the design of this lamps. I also need some cushion covers. I'll just browse through those ones over there. ","summary":"#Person2# is helping #Person1# buy the black leather suite for #Person1#'s living room, two-floor lamps to improve the lighting, and some cushion covers.","topic":"furniture"}
{"fname":"train_8639","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing now, Steven? \n#Person2#: I am reading a book about money management. \n#Person1#: Oh, my God. Do you want to be a millionaire? I can see you are very crazy about money. \n#Person2#: Everyone wants to earn a lot of money. Don't you think so? What's more, I am interested in money management. \n#Person1#: No, you are wrong. Money can't buy happiness and health. I won't sacrifice my health in order to get money. In other words, I don't want to be a millionaire and I want to have more free time to enjoy life. \n#Person2#: Oh, I see. But a proverb says 'Money makes the mare go. ' I think it will be better if you have more money. \n#Person1#: Maybe you are right. Please take care of yourself when you make money. Anyway health is the most important thing. \n#Person2#: Thank you for your caring. I will. \n#Person1#: No thanks. ","summary":"Steven is reading a book about money management because he wants to make more money. #Person1# advises him to take care of himself because health is the most important thing.","topic":"money"}
{"fname":"train_8640","dialogue":"#Person1#: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth. \n#Person2#: let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are going to be, so prepares what you would like to say in advance. \n#Person1#: I often do, but I'm worried about the responses from other people. \n#Person2#: you have to be realistic. Not everyone is going to agree with you, but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion. \n#Person1#: I'm worried that what I say will not make sense. \n#Person2#: we could chat about the topic before class. I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking. \n#Person1#: that's a good idea. What should I do if I am in two minds about a topic? \n#Person2#: that's easy. Express possibilities. People will think that you are pretty smart to be able to look at the topic from more than one angle. \n#Person1#: I didn't realize that speaking in class could be so easy. \n#Person2#: the most difficult thing is being able to predict what other people will say. They will reply to your statements, but you can't be sure how. ","summary":"#Person1# finds it hard to speak in class. #Person2# advises #Person1# to prepare what #Person1# would like to say in advance and express possibilities if #Person1# is in two minds about a topic.","topic":"speaking in class"}
{"fname":"train_8641","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you come round for a meal one evening next week? \n#Person2#: I'd love to. \n#Person1#: Which day would suit you? \n#Person2#: Any day except Tuesday. \n#Person1#: How about Thursday? \n#Person2#: Yes, Thursday would be fine. What time shall I come? \n#Person1#: Oh, about 6:00. Will that be OK? \n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Thank you very much. \n#Person1#: See you on Thursday, then. ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to have a meal and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"meal"}
{"fname":"train_8642","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'd like to try some Chinese food. \n#Person2#: We serve excellent Chinese food. Which style do you prefer? \n#Person1#: I know nothing about Chinese food. Could you give me some suggestions? \n#Person2#: It's divided into 8 big cuisines such as Cantonese food, Shandong food, Sichuan food etc. \n#Person1#: Is there any difference? \n#Person2#: Yes, Cantonese food is lighter while Shandong food is heavier and spicy. \n#Person1#: How about Sichuan food? \n#Person2#: Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and hot. They taste differently. \n#Person1#: Oh, really. I like hot food. So what is your recommendation for me? \n#Person2#: I think Mapo bean curd and shredded meat in chili sauce are quite special and delicious. We have a Sichuan food dining room. May I suggest you to go there? It's on the third floor. \n#Person1#: Thank you. \n#Person2#: It's my pleasure. ","summary":"#Person1# would like to try some Chinese food. #Person2# introduces different types of cuisines and recommends some Sichuan dishes because #Person1# likes hot food.","topic":"Chinese food"}
{"fname":"train_8643","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a cheeseburger and a large order of French fries. \n#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink with that? \n#Person2#: Yes, a medium Coke. \n#Person1#: Will that be all? \n#Person2#: Yes. \n#Person1#: For here or to go? \n#Person2#: To go, please. (The attendant hands the customer his order. ) \n#Person1#: That'll be $4. 25. . . (The customer gives her a 5 dollar bill. ). . . out of five. Here is your change, sir. Have a nice day. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order some takeaway food. #Person2# buys a cheeseburger, French fries, and a Coke.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_8644","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Carl, can you make a copy of this contract for me please? When you have it ready, send it out ASAP to our subbranch. \n#Person2#: Sure! Um. . . I think I broke this thing. Maxine, can you help me out here? I'm not really a tech guy. \n#Person3#: Yeah, sure. I think it's just out of toner. You can go use the other one upstairs. On your way up, can you fax this while I try and fix this thing? \n#Person2#: Sure! Damn it! Everything in this office seems to be breaking down! I'll send this stupid fax later. Oh great! Is someone playing a practical joke on me? This is ridiculous! \n#Person4#: The elevator has some sort of malfunction. Just take the stairs dude. What floor are you going to? \n#Person2#: I have to go up fifteen floors! Never mind. ","summary":"#Person1# asks Carl to make a copy of the contract. He found the machine is broken and Maxine advises him to use the other one upstairs. Then #Person4# says the elevator has some malfunction and Carl has to take the stairs.","topic":"bad luck"}
{"fname":"train_8645","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Key.\n#Person2#: So, where are you from?\n#Person1#: Well, my grandparents are from Britain, but we moved to the United States, when I was about 5 years old. My parents now live in China. That's where they first met. How about you, Tom?\n#Person2#: I was born in California, and we lived there until I was seven, then, since my father worked for the Army. We moved a lot.\n#Person1#: Oh yeah? What are some of the places you've lived?\n#Person2#: Mostly, we were overseas. We spent 10 years in Korea, Germany and Japan, and then we came back to the states, 3 years ago.\n#Person1#: Wow, it sounds like you've had an interesting life. So what do you do now?\n#Person2#: I'm a college student.\n#Person1#: Oh really? What are you studying?\n#Person2#: I study biology. How about you? What do you do?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm working as a sales manager for a computer company called Sunrise Downtown.\n#Person2#: No kidding! My brother works there, too.","summary":"Key and Tom are introducing themselves to each other, such as the birthplace, countries that they have lived, and the current profession.","topic":"self introduction"}
{"fname":"train_8646","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today we are going to discuss how to write better.\n#Person2#: Excuse me.\n#Person1#: Ah, Tom, you're late again.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Mrs. Green.\n#Person1#: What's the excuse this time?\n#Person2#: I must have turned off my alarm clock and gone back to sleep again.\n#Person1#: If you had gone to bed earlier, you wouldn't be late for school now.\n#Person2#: Last night I did my homework until midnight.\n#Person1#: So, where is it?\n#Person2#: Oh, I just don't know what to say. I can't tell you how sorry I am.\n#Person1#: This is the third time you've been late for my class and the sixth time you forgotten to bring your homework this month.\n#Person2#: I'm really sorry. I promise it won't happen again. Please forgive me.\n#Person1#: OK. I hope this is the last time. Go to your seat.\n#Person2#: Thank you, ma'am.","summary":"Tom is late for school and forgets to bring his homework again. He explains that he must have turned off his alarm clock. Mrs. Green forgives him.","topic":"late for school"}
{"fname":"train_8647","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Madam, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: My feet hurt. I think I need some new shoes.\n#Person1#: What size do you wear?\n#Person2#: The last time I bought new shoes was about a year ago, and at that time I was a 7.\n#Person1#: Well, once you get to be in your twenties, your feet stop growing. So you're probably still a 7 but let's measure them just in case.\n#Person2#: OK, So what does it say?\n#Person1#: Well, it looks like you're an eight. No wonder your feet have been hurting you. You've been wearing shoes that are one size too small.","summary":"#Person2# needs some new shoes. #Person1# measures her feet size and says her feet hurt because she wears shoes one size too small.","topic":"buying new shoes"}
{"fname":"train_8648","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: May I have a look at that china tea set? It is extremely beautiful.\n#Person1#: You've made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual. It was made in Jingdezhen.\n#Person2#: Jingdezhen? Oh, I know it. Isn't it called the capital of porcelain?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir.\n#Person2#: Oh, it must be very precious. Is it breakable?\n#Person1#: No, if you take some care when you use them.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: Two thousand.\n#Person2#: Oh, it is beyond my purse.","summary":"#Person2# likes a china tea set made in Jingdezhen at #Person1#'s store, but he cannot afford it.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_8649","dialogue":"#Person1#: They're here! Now that's speedy service! And they arrived within two days of each other!\n#Person2#: What are you waiting for? Rip ' em open!\n#Person1#: Wow... this shirt is nice, but looks big.\n#Person2#: It's nice, but how much did you end up paying?\n#Person1#: With the shipping included--seventy dollars.\n#Person2#: Hmm... not so hot. They sell them here for about that.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the shirt that #Person1# bought online.","topic":"new shirt"}
{"fname":"train_8650","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I need to have my shoes repaired.\n#Person2#: What ' s the matter with them?\n#Person1#: Look at the heels. They are slanting.\n#Person2#: Ah, I can do it perfectly.\n#Person1#: How much does it cost?\n#Person2#: 6 yuan. And I can make them as new as before.\n#Person1#: I think it ' s too expensive. I can just give you 4 yuan. Or I ' ll go to another B.\n#Person2#: All right. I ' ll repair them for you.\n#Person1#: How long will it take? Could you repair them while I wait?\n#Person2#: Yes. They will be ready in a few minutes.\n#Person1#: Great! I ' ll just sit here and wait.","summary":"#Person1#'s shoes have slanting heels and need to be repaired. #Person2# will repair them for #Person1# in minutes.","topic":"repair shoes"}
{"fname":"train_8651","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am James Mason from Anderson and Associates. I would like to see Mr. Smith.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment?\n#Person2#: Yes, he knows I'm coming. Our meeting is set for 2 o'clock.\n#Person1#: I wonder if Mr. Smith forgot your meeting. I am afraid he left this office this morning and is not expected back until after 4 pm. Let me find out if he made arrangements for someone else to meet with you in his place. Will you please have a seat?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Mason, I just checked with our office manager, Ms. Terry, she said Mr. Smith briefed her on your project. She is just finishing up a meeting now. She could be with your shortly. Would you like me to show you around while you are waiting?\n#Person2#: That would be very nice. Thank you.\n#Person1#: Right this way, Mr. Mason. We can start with our front office. When Ms. Terry is ready, you may take the elevator at the front to the 6th floor. There is a conference room already prepared","summary":"James Mason tells #Person1# that he has an appointment with Mr. Smith at 2 o'clock. #Person1# tells James Mr. Smith was out and their office manager Ms. Terry could be with him shortly.","topic":"have an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_8652","dialogue":"#Person1#: the James ' s file, Christine?\n#Person2#: I had it right here a minute ago, Mr. Emory. Umm. Just a minute...\n#Person1#: Christine, I know you ' re new here and there ' s a lot to learn, but you are going to have to learn to keep your work in better order. We can ' t afford to lose an important document.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. I apologize for that. Here ' s the file you were looking for, Mr. Emory.","summary":"Mr. Emory asks Christine for James's file and asks her to keep her work in better order.","topic":"conversation between colleagues"}
{"fname":"train_8653","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Than Hua's office. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to the export manager, please?\n#Person1#: Speaking.\n#Person2#: This is Joey from Mary trading company. I learned that you are the leading export of cloth by Hummed company.\n#Person1#: That's right. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: We are interested in cloth made in China. The clothes are sold very well here. We are a big location supplier for the northeast market here. I'm thinking that we'll have some business opportunities.","summary":"Joey phones #Person2#, an export manager, to ask for cooperation for the trade of the clothes made in China.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_8654","dialogue":"#Person1#: Telco Mobile, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to activate my voice mail service please.\n#Person1#: Certainly sir, we currently have a special promotion where we include voice mail services, call waiting and also three way calling.\n#Person2#: Sure that sounds great! Are there any other fees?\n#Person1#: Not at all. No hidden fees or surcharges, it is a flat monthly rate.\n#Person2#: Perfect. I also wanted to know if there is any call forwarding service? I am usually out of town and would like my calls to be forwarded to a local number.\n#Person1#: Yes of course. We can activate all these services in about an hour.","summary":"#Person2# wants to activate his voice mail service and call forwarding service. #Person1# recommends him a special promotion.","topic":"telephone conversation"}
{"fname":"train_8655","dialogue":"#Person1#: i saw lily for the first time. and fell like i'v been struck by lightening. she is a girl of my dreams. i have a date with her on Friday, but i really can't decide what to do.\n#Person2#: what about taking her for a dinner or a movie?\n#Person1#: not bad, any other ideas?\n#Person2#: well, there is a play on campus this weekend.\n#Person1#: good idea. that's why i think i have culture. you have any other suggestions?\n#Person2#: what's the matter with these ideas?\n#Person1#: They are good, but i still need a few more.\n#Person2#: what about going on a picnic?\n#Person1#: Cool, but what if the weather is not ideal?\n#Person2#: you can also take her to the art museum or a cafe. Certainly, i must come up with something you can use. how do you like the ideas i am giving you?\n#Person1#: they are all good.","summary":"#Person1# likes Lily very much and will have a date with Lily on Friday. #Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions about the activities for the date.","topic":"next date"}
{"fname":"train_8656","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, that's it. 7 appointments in Paris at beginning of next week, and 4 in Frankfurt at the end of the week.\n#Person2#: It's certainly a tight schedule.\n#Person1#: Now it's a question of getting there. I need a flight to Paris on Sunday evening and a hotel in Paris for 3 nights. I have to be in Frankfurt by 11 on Thursday morning. And I will need a hotel for one night. I will head home on Friday.\n#Person2#: At what time?\n#Person1#: My last appointment is at 3, so I should be free by 5 at the very latest. I think I could get to the airport by 6.\n#Person2#: Do you know how far you will be from the airport at 5?\n#Person1#: No, not really.\n#Person2#: So you are not sure how long it will take to get there?\n#Person1#: No, but I am sure it won't take more than an hour.\n#Person2#: Don't forget it's Friday nighty. If Frankfurt's anything like London, everybody will be leaving for the weekend. It will be a rush hour and traffic might be moving very slowly.\n#Person1#: You are a pessimist.\n#Person2#: I am a realist.","summary":"#Person1# will have 7 appointments in Paris and 4 in Frankfurt next week. When arranging flights and hotels, #Person1# thinks #Person1# could get to the airport by 6. However, #Person2# thinks #Person1# would need more time because it will be a rush hour.","topic":"get to airport"}
{"fname":"train_8657","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you were on a date last night! So, how did it go? I want all the juicy details!\n#Person2#: Um. . . well, actually, we had a fantastic time last night. He was. . . amazing!\n#Person1#: Okay, now you really have to fill me in. What's he like?\n#Person2#: He's really good looking, he's quite tall, around 6'1 ', he's in his early thirties, and he's got the most beautiful dark brown eyes. . .\n#Person1#: He sounds hot! What does he do for a living?\n#Person2#: You know what, this is the best part. David is a junior investment banker at Fortune Bank, so he's got a great career path ahead of him!\n#Person1#: Hold on a sec, his name is David?\n#Person2#: Yeah?\n#Person1#: That's my brother!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about her date last night. #Person2# describes the man's appearance and job, and #Person1# discovers that he is #Person1#'s brother.","topic":"date"}
{"fname":"train_8658","dialogue":"#Person1#: what? How could you forget to reserve the concert tickets?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I forget all about it.\n#Person1#: How could you? I reminded you just this morning.\n#Person2#: It's leap my mind. I really feel terrible about it.\n#Person1#: I have been looking forward to this performance all month.\n#Person2#: I'm really sorry I let you down. I'll make it up to you somehow.","summary":"#Person2# forgets to reserve the concert tickets for #Person1#. #Person2# feels sorry.","topic":"concert tickets"}
{"fname":"train_8659","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your garden is looking very beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune the hedge.\n#Person1#: The lower branches on that tree are hanging very low. Would you like me to cut them off for you?\n#Person2#: Thank you! That would be very kind of you. I have a saw in the garden shed.\n#Person1#: When the lower branches are removed, you'll be able to sit under the tree.\n#Person2#: Tomorrow, I'll cut the grass. Then the garden will look perfect.\n#Person1#: Just make sure children don't play in the flower beds and destroy the flowers.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2#'s garden is very beautiful. #Person2# will prune the hedge and cut the grass. #Person1# will help #Person2# cut off the lower tree branches.","topic":"garden"}
{"fname":"train_8660","dialogue":"#Person1#: These days my son has turned his computer into an electronic playground. He plays football, rides horses, drives racing cars, and does a whole bunch of other things on the computer. The funny thing about it is that, no matter what he plays, he always wins first place. I wonder if he'll be able to cope with a defeat in real life.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. He'll cross that bridge when he comes to it. My son reads a lot on his computer and uses e-mail to send messages to his friends almost every day. He's really absorbed by the discussions.\n#Person1#: That's exactly like my wife. She spends at least two hours a day on the computers discussing things ranging from stock prices to soft-ware standards.\n#Person2#: I guess using a computer has a great deal to do with human interaction. Getting in touch with each other must be more fun to your wife and my son than the coolest computer games or the hottest information.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s son plays sports games on the computer. #Person2#'s son and #Person1#'s wife both use computers to keep in touch with others.","topic":"use computer"}
{"fname":"train_8661","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know where you want to transfer to?\n#Person2#: I don't have the slightest clue.\n#Person1#: What school would you like to go to?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: You honestly have no idea?\n#Person2#: PCC is perfectly fine for me.\n#Person1#: You might as well stay here.\n#Person2#: That's not a bad idea.\n#Person1#: PCC is a wonderful institution.\n#Person2#: You have a point.\n#Person1#: So, what are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I'm just going to keep going to PCC.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# which school #Person2# wants to transfer to. #Person2# thinks PCC is perfect.","topic":"changing schools"}
{"fname":"train_8662","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am interested in applying for graduate school in America.\n#Person1#: We have some catalogues from U. S. universities. You may check in the reference stacks over there.\n#Person2#: Can you recommend some universities with good graduate schools?\n#Person1#: Well, generally in the U. S. each university has its own outstanding fields. But the graduate school accepts no applications after January 29th.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. It's already February 5th.\n#Person1#: So you have to apply to begin the first semester next year.\n#Person2#: I will think about it.","summary":"#Person2# wants to apply for graduate school in America. #Person1# tells that #Person2# has to apply to begin the first semester next year.","topic":"graduate application"}
{"fname":"train_8663","dialogue":"#Person1#: Happy Birthday, Mary!\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Here is a gift for you. I hope you like it.\n#Person2#: What a lovely dog! How did you know I love things like this?\n#Person1#: I had my own ways of finding out. It's a secret. You look so beautiful today. Your new shirt goes well with your skirt.\n#Person2#: Maybe you won't believe this, but it was made by my grandmother.\n#Person1#: Really? It looks so nice.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Please have a cup of tea.\n#Person1#: All right.\n#Person2#: How about some fish?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I've had enough. Now, Mary, before you blow out the birthday candles, you have to make a wish. After that, you may cut the cake.\n#Person2#: OK. Let me make a wish. . . Do you want a big piece of cake?\n#Person1#: No, just a small one. Next Let's sing ' Happy Birthday ' to Mary.\n#Person2#: It is so very kind of you. I'm so moved by you.","summary":"Today is Mary's birthday. #Person1# comes to her party, gives her a dog as a present, praises her skirt made by her grandma, and sings birthday songs to her.","topic":"Mary's birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_8664","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please do excuse me for a moment. I've got diarrhea.\n#Person2#: It's easy to get loose bowels in summer.\n#Person1#: It may have something to do with the food I had last night\n#Person2#: You'Ve got to be careful on the food you eat.\n#Person1#: I will. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# has got diarrhea. #Person2# reminds #Person1# to be careful about the food.","topic":"diarrhea"}
{"fname":"train_8665","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! My name is John White, import manager of the Garden Trading Company of New York.\n#Person2#: Oh, how do you to Mr. White? My name is Li Ming, here is my card.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you Mr. Li. We have learned about that you specialize in the export business of electronic products. As you enjoy the highest reputation in the commercial circle, we'd be please to enter into business relations with your firm.\n#Person2#: We share the same desire. Have you seen the display of our products in the exhibition hall downstairs?\n#Person1#: Yes, I had a look just now, I feel we can do a lot of business in this line.\n#Person2#: Sure, we can. You know, we are been in the line for more than twenty years, and I think our price are competitive comparing with those in the world market.\n#Person1#: Our company enjoys a history of more than twenty years, we have wide connection with wholesalers and retailers all over the America, and we have good reputation in the commercial circle.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your information, we can hold more talks later on business details.\n#Person1#: Sure.","summary":"John White and Li Ming would like to establish business relations with each other. They introduce their companies to each other and will discuss details later.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_8666","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you planning on voting?\n#Person2#: Yes. What about you?\n#Person1#: Yes, but this will be my first time voting.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes, and I have no idea how to do it.\n#Person2#: Voting is simple.\n#Person1#: I don't know any of the laws they're trying to pass.\n#Person2#: That's okay. They describe everything on the ballot.\n#Person1#: I didn't know that.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. You'll be fine.\n#Person1#: That's good to know.\n#Person2#: Congratulations on your first voting day.","summary":"#Person1# is going to vote for the first time and asks #Person2# how to do it. #Person2# says voting is simple and encourages #Person1#.","topic":"vote"}
{"fname":"train_8667","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have a terrible toothache.\n#Person2#: Which tooth is it?\n#Person1#: ( Pointing ) This one here.\n#Person2#: Ah, yes. There's big cavity.\n#Person1#: Can you fill it?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. The tooth is too far gone. It'll have to be taken out.\n#Person1#: Then I might as well have it out now.\n#Person2#: You'd better wait. The gums are swollen. Take the medicine I prescribe and come back in three days.","summary":"One of #Person1#'s teeth needs to be taken out. #Person2# gives #Person1# medicine and asks #Person1# to come back in 3 days.","topic":"at the dentist"}
{"fname":"train_8668","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this fair. This is my first chance to be involved in the fair. It is so gorgeous and amazing!\n#Person2#: I felt dizzy when I stare at those shining lights. What should we do firstly?\n#Person1#: Now we should design our booth. Do you know the number for our booth, B?\n#Person2#: Let me see the notice. It is here. Our booth number is E108. Good number.\n#Person1#: Lucky number. Find its location now.\n#Person2#: We can also consult some from these volunteers.\n#Person1#: Here it is. Well, remember to have our cards on to tell every visitor where we come from.\n#Person2#: Should we put our samples on this table?\n#Person1#: Yes, they should be put in the most attractive place, and this can appeal to passers-by's attention.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are in a fair. They discuss how to decorate their booth and #Person1# suggests putting their samples in the most attractive place.","topic":"in the fair"}
{"fname":"train_8669","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. What's the actual flying time from here to San Francisco?\n#Person2#: It's about twelve hours.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me what time we're arriving?\n#Person2#: Sure. Let me see. . . at 6:15 a. m. local time tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: And that'll be 10:15 p. m. Taipei time.","summary":"#Person1# asks about the flying time and the arrival time of the flight.","topic":"flight"}
{"fname":"train_8670","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to get my driver's license today.\n#Person2#: You will have to take your driving test. Have you taken it yet?\n#Person1#: I haven't taken it yet.\n#Person2#: Could you fill these papers out, please?\n#Person1#: Can I take my test right now?\n#Person2#: You need an appointment.\n#Person1#: I would like to do that right now, if I could.\n#Person2#: Is Friday good for you?\n#Person1#: That's perfect.\n#Person2#: Okay, so Friday at what time?\n#Person1#: The morning would be nice.\n#Person2#: All right. Come in on Friday at 11","summary":"#Person1# wants to get a driver's license but hasn't taken the driving test. #Person2# makes a test appointment for #Person1#.","topic":"driving test appointment"}
{"fname":"train_8671","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am a little nervous about my presentation on Friday.\n#Person2#: If you would like me to, I could help you with that.\n#Person1#: Wouldn't that take you away from your project?\n#Person2#: I have plenty of time to do this. I promise you it won't be a problem for me.\n#Person1#: Is there a good time for you to help me?\n#Person2#: If we work on this tomorrow night, you could easily be ready by Friday.\n#Person1#: How about meeting in my office?\n#Person2#: That would work out well. Bring any concerns that you might have.\n#Person1#: Sounds like you'll be able to help me a lot.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Everything will go well. I promise!","summary":"#Person1# is nervous about #Person1#'s presentation on Friday. #Person2# will help #Person1# to prepare. They will meet at #Person2#'s office tomorrow night.","topic":"prepare for presentation"}
{"fname":"train_8672","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess who I saw yesterday?\n#Person2#: I don't know. Who?\n#Person1#: Avril Lavigen!\n#Person2#: the Canadian rock singer? But I heard you had a part-time job yesterday. How did you see her?\n#Person1#: yeah, I worked as temporary staff in her concert. Look, her poster, a CD. . .\n#Person2#: so you're a big fan, eh?\n#Person1#: not really. But I like some of her songs. She's actually very talented. She's a song writer and fashion and fashion designer, too.\n#Person2#: and she was in a movie once again, right?\n#Person1#: yes, though I don't think her acting skills are that great.\n#Person2#: what was your impression of her when you saw her in person?\n#Person1#: she looked sweeter than her pictures.\n#Person2#: did you take a photo with her?\n#Person1#: no, there were too many people. When she got out of the car, her fans were all screaming, trying to give her flowers and ger her autographs.\n#Person2#: crazy!","summary":"#Person1# worked as a temporary staff in Avril Lavigne's concert and saw Avril Lavigne yesterday. #Person1# talks about #Person1#'s impressions on her.","topic":"Avril Lavigne"}
{"fname":"train_8673","dialogue":"#Person1#: The air quality in this city is horrendous. The pollution levels are so high that we are not supposed to go outside with a face mask again!\n#Person2#: Exhaust fumes from vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment.\n#Person1#: On top of that, there are a few large chemical factories in the suburbs, which are contributing to the high pollution levels in the water and the air in this city.\n#Person2#: As much as I love this city, I think I'm going to find a greener city to live in. Living in a polluted city like this just can't be good for my health.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. However, there are so few places left that have not been affected by global warming. If it's not the pollution, then it's the natural disasters, deforestation, or the greenhouse effect.\n#Person2#: What is the greenhouse effect exactly?\n#Person1#: It's the gradual rise in the earth's temperature.\n#Person2#: I see, so it's similar to global warming?\n#Person1#: They're related to one another, yes.\n#Person2#: I heard that some people in England are pleased with the fact that the climate is becoming warmer because it's making their towns a more pleasant place to live.\n#Person1#: People joke about the benefits of the increase in temperature, but it's not all good news. They've been experiencing a lot of deadly storms there as well.\n#Person2#: People always seem to make jokes as a way to deal with unfortunate situations.\n#Person1#: I think if everyone pitches in, the world will be a better place.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about pollution. They think exhaust fumes contribute to water pollution and air pollution. Then they talk about the greenhouse effect and global warming. #Person2# thinks some people are pleased with global warming, while #Person1# thinks it's because people seem to make jokes to deal with unfortunate situations.","topic":"environmental problems"}
{"fname":"train_8674","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to apply for a secretarial position.\n#Person2#: Very well, do you know any shorthand?\n#Person1#: No, but I can write very fast.\n#Person2#: Can you use the computer or other office machines?\n#Person1#: No, but I'd like to learn how to use them.\n#Person2#: Yes, I see, this is a permanent position.\n#Person1#: Can you work every day from 9 to 5?\n#Person2#: Oh, no, I'm student at a university, and I have to study most of the time. I can only work part time.\n#Person1#: I couldn't possibly hire you. You can't take shorthand, you can't use a computer, and you can only work part time.","summary":"#Person1# is applying for a secretarial position, but #Person1# cannot take shorthand, cannot use a computer, and can only work part time. #Person2# cannot hire #Person1#.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8675","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you had rented an apartment of three bedrooms. Are you going to share it with anyone?\n#Person2#: Yes. My friends David and Henry will share the apartment with me. The rent is 900 dollars a month. I cannot afford it if I live there alone.\n#Person1#: When will you move in?\n#Person2#: This Thursday.\n#Person1#: It's the day after tomorrow. It's so close. Have you finished packing?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I'll do that tomorrow. I don't have much stuff. So it won't take long.","summary":"#Person2# rented an apartment and will share it with #Person2#'s friends. #Person2# will move in this Thursday but hasn't finished packing.","topic":"change appartment"}
{"fname":"train_8676","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear about Harry?\n#Person2#: No; what happened?\n#Person1#: He's really sad, He didn't get accepted to any of the colleges he really wanted to go to.\n#Person2#: Why not? His test results were quite good.\n#Person1#: Now I think the colleges were full for the autumn term.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Harry didn't get accepted to any dream colleges.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_8677","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Sally. I live in the Apartment 324, right next door. I was wondering if you could do a favor for me. I'm expecting a package to be delivered, but now I have to go to the property manager. Could you sign the package and hold it for me?\n#Person2#: Of course. I would be happy to help you out. By the way, I'm John. I moved in here two days ago. It's nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: I've been living here for six months.\n#Person2#: Would you like to come in for a cup of coffee?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I need to talk to the property manager about some problems with my apartment.\n#Person2#: What trouble are you having?\n#Person1#: My electric stove gets too hot. I baked a cake yesterday. After only five minutes, the cake was as hard as a brick. I had the temperature set right.\n#Person2#: Something must be going wrong with it. You'd better talk to the property manager, and get it repaired as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: OK. I have to go now. I really appreciate your help. I'm glad that you moved in next door to me. I'll bake a cake as a housewarming gift as soon as my stove is working.\n#Person2#: Sounds great. Well, I'll see you later.\n#Person1#: Bye for now.","summary":"Sally is greeting her new neighbor John and asks him to sign a package and hold it for her. Sally has to go to the property manager because her electric stove goes wrong. Sally will bake a cake as a housewarming gift for Jim.","topic":"telephone conversation"}
{"fname":"train_8678","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you so much for agreeing to meet up with me!\n#Person2#: No problem! I bet this whole thing is pretty stressful\n#Person1#: Yeah! My parents are asking me all these stupid questions!\n#Person2#: Don't worry. You'll be free soon enough!\n#Person1#: Cool! So, how did you know what classes to take in the beginning?\n#Person2#: Well, I had no idea what I wanted to study when I first got here. I just kind of picked classes that sounded interesting. You can also choose classes based on when they are held so that your schedule flows nicely.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm taking four classes right now, but I only go to school three days a week, so I have four full days off.\n#Person1#: Are your classes hard?\n#Person2#: Well, there is a lot of information that you are responsible for, and you are expected to work independently. You also have to write a lot of papers for certain classes and participate in class discussions in others-each class is different. The trick is to figure out how to prepare for different kinds of courses.\n#Person1#: What about, uh, social life?\n#Person2#: I was waiting for that question! I'll tell you what. I'm gonna call up some of my friends, and we can all go out to lunch and talk about it. How does that sound?\n#Person1#: Awesome!","summary":"#Person2# meets #Person1# and suggests #Person1# choosing the classes based on interest or the schedule. #Person2# also advises #Person1# to figure out how to prepare for different kinds of courses. #Person2# invites #Person1# to lunch with #Person2#'s friends and they'll talk about social life.","topic":"incoming school life"}
{"fname":"train_8679","dialogue":"#Person1#: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When are you leaving?\n#Person2#: In just three weeks. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel service to buy my plane ticket, and considering what to do with my house while I'm away.\n#Person1#: You're not going to give it up, are you?\n#Person2#: No way! I'll never find another house here, But I don't want to pay three months' rent for an empty house, either.","summary":"#Person1# is leaving for Europe in three weeks. #Person1# has to renew the passport, buy a plane ticket, and consider what to do with the house.","topic":"leave for Europe"}
{"fname":"train_8680","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Uh, hi. Yes, I'm having a problem with my car, and it doesn't seem to run right. I mean every time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isn't getting enough gas, and then dies.\n#Person1#: Hmmm. Okay. Let's open the hood, and let's take a look... Okay, start her up. [Engine starting...] Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So...] Let me look at the book here... [It] sounds like a possible fuel line, a dirty carburetor, bad alternator, or even a weak battery.\n#Person2#: So, which one is it?\n#Person1#: Uhh. Difficult to say. Let me try this... Uh, alright... You need to talk to the mechanic.\n#Person2#: The mechanic! So, who are you?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm the assistant, and I've only been here on the job for two days.\n#Person2#: So, why didn't you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldn't have wasted all this time!\n#Person1#: You didn't ask.\n#Person2#: Okay, so how much is it going to cost?\n#Person1#: Ah. Difficult to say. [That's what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or from out of town?\n#Person2#: I'm just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, that's right.] Man, can't you see my license plate? [Sure did!]\n#Person1#: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Let's see. Okay, here we go. If it's a fuel line, that'll be $100... No, no, That's the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus or minus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Today's a holiday, so labor is actually $50 more per hour.\n#Person2#: Huh? Those prices are outrageous, and what holiday is it today?\n#Person1#: Oh, it's the local pumpkin festival.\n#Person2#: Ah, come on. I can't believe this. Of all my luck, my car breaks down in an out-of-the-way town [That's right.], and it'll cost an arm and a leg to get my car fixed.\n#Person1#: Ah, we'll take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, can take a look at it.\n#Person2#: Why not today? It's only 11:00 a.m.!\n#Person1#: Ahh, we close at 11:30 a.m. on holidays, and we're closed tomorrow and Sunday, and we're closed the following day as well.\n#Person2#: I can't wait that long! I need my car repaired now.\n#Person1#: Well, next week is the best we can do, but you can talk to Mike at the Pumpkin Festival. This town will grow on you. [Ah, man!]","summary":"#Person2#'s car seems to have some problems. #Person1# checks the car but #Person1# is just an assistant so #Person1# cannot repair the car. Because of the pumpkin festival, #Person2# has to pay more money and wait until next Tuesday to have the car repaired.","topic":"repair a car"}
{"fname":"train_8681","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Block, I need to take a few days off because my parents are coming over to visit.\n#Person2#: But it's not really a good idea to take time off right now, you know.\n#Person1#: Well, I know. But they've never been to the UK before and they don't speak English.\n#Person2#: Hmm, you know there are thousands of tourists in London who can't speak English and they manage to get around.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know but they really expect me to be there. It's culture. Chinese parents expect their children to do things like this.\n#Person2#: I know, but truly if they care about your education, they'll understand.\n#Person1#: Well, do you think I could take maybe just two days off?\n#Person2#: Ok, two days but you must catch up with all of the work and get all of the materials.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for a few days off because #Person1#'s parents are coming to the UK. #Person2# finally allows #Person1# to take two days off.","topic":"conversation with teacher"}
{"fname":"train_8682","dialogue":"#Person1#: I come to try my new suit. Here's the receipt. \n#Person2#: Yes, please wait a minute. I'll fetch it for you. Here it is. Please try it on and take a look at the mirror. How do you like it? \n#Person1#: Aren't the trousers a little too long? \n#Person2#: If you think so, we'll shorten the legs a bit. It'll take about twenty minutes. \n#Person1#: Very well. Thank you. \n#Person2#: You're welcome, sir. ","summary":"#Person1# comes to try #Person1#'s new suit and asks #Person2# to shorten the legs.","topic":"new suit"}
{"fname":"train_8683","dialogue":"#Person1#: My name is Mary, and I will be your server this evening. \n#Person2#: Hi Mary. We are really looking forward to a great meal here. \n#Person1#: Can I interest you in an appetizer to start out? \n#Person2#: I would love an appetizer. Are they listed in the menu? \n#Person1#: We have our daily appetizers listed on the board over there on the wall. \n#Person2#: I am thinking about the popcorn shrimp. How is that? \n#Person1#: That would be a great choice! \n#Person2#: I'll trust your taste and take one order of that. \n#Person1#: We have a special where you can order a second appetizer for half price. \n#Person2#: In that case, we'll take an order of onion rings with our first choice. ","summary":"Mary is #Person1#'s server and recommends #Person1# order popcorn shrimp and a second appetizer for half price.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_8684","dialogue":"#Person1#: And we got a 50 thousand dollar ticket for construction workers peeing off the roof. \n#Person2#: That's great. Is the electrician here today? \n#Person1#: See, I just told you he hit a deer. Man, I knew you weren't listening to me. \n#Person2#: You're right. I wasn't. I hear nothing. \n#Person1#: Nothing? \n#Person2#: Not a sound on the city streets, just the beat of my own heart, I think that's how it goes, something like that. \n#Person1#: You and Patricia got engaged, didn't you? You can tell me. \n#Person2#: Engaged? \n#Person1#: Come on. \n#Person2#: Are you crazy? \n#Person1#: What? I thought you liked Patricia. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that they got a 50,000 dollar ticket and the electrician hit a deer. #Person1# then asks #Person2# if Patricia and he are engaged.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_8685","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've just take out an insurance policy. Are you insured? \n#Person2#: Yes, I am. I have life insurance and my home and its contents are also insured. \n#Person1#: I took out a life insurance policy and make my wife beneficiary. \n#Person2#: That's a good idea. You are a fireman and it can be a dangerous job. \n#Person1#: I need to make sure that my wife will be financially secure if I die. \n#Person2#: I can terminate my life insurance policy when I retire and use the money as a pension. \n#Person1#: That's one of the conditions of my policy too. It covers you if you die before you retire and when you retire. \n#Person2#: Did you have to take a medical before you could take out the policy? \n#Person1#: Yes, I did. It was one of the conditions of the insurance policy. The insurance company need to assess the risk. ","summary":"#Person2# has life insurance and #Person1# took out a life insurance policy and make his wife beneficiary. They also discuss the conditions of the policy.","topic":"life insurance policy"}
{"fname":"train_8686","dialogue":"#Person1#: To start with, may I know why you are interested in working for our company? \n#Person2#: First, as far as I know, your company has had an impressive growth record. Second, I want to get into the foreign trade business. \n#Person1#: Now you are with Yuandong Company. What is your chief responsibility there? \n#Person2#: I'm in charge of marketing activities in South-East Asia, for example, organizing trade conferences and arranging exhibitions. \n#Person1#: Do you have any questions about the job? \n#Person2#: Yes. Are there chances for employees to be transferred to overseas branches of the company? \n#Person1#: Certainly. This is an internationl company, and ther're good chances for you to work overseas. \n#Person2#: That would be good. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s reason for working in Yuandong company and #Person2#'s chief responsibility. #Person2# also asks #Person1# about the chances to be transferred to overseas branches.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8687","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hurry up, get in. \n#Person2#: I'm in, let's go! \n#Person1#: OK, make a left here. . . no wait, I meant make a right. Come on, speed up! \n#Person2#: Geez! What's the rush? \n#Person1#: Don't worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change. . . step on it! \n#Person2#: Are you nuts! I'm not going to run a red light! \n#Person1#: Whatever. Just turn right here. . . . The freeway will be packed at this hour. . . . let's take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move! \n#Person2#: What's your problem! Geez. Having a fit is not going to help! \n#Person1#: Here, I know a short cut. . . . just go down here, and we'll cut though Ashburn Heights. Let's go, let's go! Watch out for that lady! \n#Person2#: I'm going as fast as I can! \n#Person1#: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes. \n#Person2#: You're such a geek! ","summary":"#Person1# keeps urging #Person2# to drive faster to arrive before the library closes.","topic":"drive a car"}
{"fname":"train_8688","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?\n#Person2#: My name is David and I live in Shanghai. I was born in 1980. My major was electrical engineering.\n#Person1#: What kind of personality do you think you have?\n#Person2#: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically and I don't like to leave things half done. I'm very organized and most capable.\n#Person1#: What would you say are your weaknesses and strengths?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid I'm a poor speaker. However, I'm fully aware of this, so I've been studying how to speak in public. I suppose my strengths are that I am persistent and quick to learn.\n#Person1#: Do you have any licenses or certificates?\n#Person2#: I have a drivers license and I am a CPA.\n#Person1#: How do you get along with other people?\n#Person2#: I'm very cooperative and have good teamwork skills.","summary":"#Person1# interviews David. David introduces himself to #Person1# and thinks he is enthusiastic, organized, and capable. He also talks about his weaknesses, strengths, and the licenses he owns.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_8689","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come quick, Andrew, it's your favorite basketball match. The Detroit Pistons versus the Los Angeles Lakers.\n#Person2#: Great, how long has it been going?\n#Person1#: About 5 minutes, the score is 12 to 12.\n#Person2#: Oh look, what a nice shot!\n#Person1#: You're always so excited while you're watching basketball games.\n#Person2#: This is a great match.\n#Person1#: Shall I get you a beer?\n#Person2#: Sure, thanks. Great. Oh wonderful! A nice shot, look Jane, look. Magic Johnson is so great.\n#Person1#: You bet he is.","summary":"Jane reminds Andrew to watch his favorite basketball match. Andren is excited while watching.","topic":"watch basketball match"}
{"fname":"train_8690","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Kali chemicals. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to speak to Mister Brown, please.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, he is not in at the moment. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: Ok, my name is Tom Morton, that's M-o-r-t-o-n. I'm phoning from Everbright Travel about Mister Brown's trip to Australia. He's booked flight number BA 1279 to Sydney on Monday.\n#Person1#: Um, I will make sure he gets your message.\n#Person2#: Thank you, goodbye.","summary":"Tom Morton calls and wants to speak to Mister Brown about his trip to Australia. #Person1# will take a message.","topic":"take a message"}
{"fname":"train_8691","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Ann, that was a wonderful dinner. That's the best meal I've ever had.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: Can I give you a hand with the dishes?\n#Person2#: I'll do them myself later. Would you like some coffee?\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'd love some. Oh, Ann, I didn't realize you were such a good cook.\n#Person2#: It's because I've been taking these courses. Actually, I've just learned how.\n#Person1#: I can't cook at all. I, I can't even boil an egg.\n#Person2#: You're kidding. Well, if you want to, you could take several classes at college and learn how to do it, too.\n#Person1#: Forget it. I was not born for that. Oh, I just remembered, I wonder if I could possibly use your phone.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but there's something wrong with my phone. It doesn't work. Is it really important?\n#Person1#: Well, you see, I have to call my secretary about tomorrow's work plan. So I'm afraid I have to go now. Thank you for your dinner.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Good night then.","summary":"#Person1# had dinner at Ann's. #Person1# complimented Ann on her cooking skills and #Person1# cannot cook at all. #Person1# has to leave because Ann's phone doesn't work but #Person1# needs to call #Person1#'s secretary.","topic":"dinner at Ann's"}
{"fname":"train_8692","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my name is Susan. What's your name?\n#Person2#: My name is Lin Fang. I'm from China. It's nice to meet you Susan.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you too, Lin Fang. So, are you a new student here?\n#Person2#: Yes, I came here just last week. My father is working here and he wants me to study here. So I moved here with my mother about a week ago. It's really exciting to be here.\n#Person1#: You speak very good English. I can't believe you've been in America for only about a week.\n#Person2#: Well, I attended an international school when I was in China. We had American teachers who taught us English. Have you been to China?\n#Person1#: Yes, I traveled to Chengdu with my parents last summer. There was so much to see there. So which city are you from?\n#Person2#: Shanghai.\n#Person1#: So have you visited Beijing?\n#Person2#: Certainly, my uncle and aunt live in Beijing. I used to visit them every summer.","summary":"Lin Fang, a new student, tells Susan that Lin came to America with Lin's mother a week ago because Lin's father is working here. Lin attended an international school so Lin speaks good English.","topic":"conversation between classmates"}
{"fname":"train_8693","dialogue":"#Person1#: My husband is taking me to Greece for vacation. I'm excited. I've never been there! We get to fly across the world and when we get there, we're going to ride a boat on the sea!\n#Person2#: That's exciting, Anna. Greece is beautiful. I went there 5 years ago for my sisters wedding and last year on a business trip. The water is so clear and blue and the food is delicious!\n#Person1#: It sounds amazing, Tim. I heard that the people are also very friendly. You should tell me some wonderful places there that you like to visit.","summary":"Anna's husband is taking Anna to Greece for vacation. Tim tells Anna Greece is beautiful and he went there twice. Anna wants him to recommend some places to visit.","topic":"trip to Greece"}
{"fname":"train_8694","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sophie, what was high school like in America?\n#Person2#: It was great. Lots of fun. I had lots of friends and I learned quite a bit at school.\n#Person1#: OK. What did you do in high school, any clubs or anything?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'd rowed for the school. I played basketball and tennis with friends and I was on the swimming team.\n#Person1#: Wow, you're quite active. What sport did you like the most?\n#Person2#: Rowing.\n#Person1#: Rowing huh? Do you still row?\n#Person2#: No, unfortunately not. I spent the last year in Canada. No one likes rowing there.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: I would like to start up again.\n#Person1#: Do you think you would pick it up some time in the future?\n#Person2#: Yeah, maybe. If I live near a lake or a river.\n#Person1#: Yeah, not too many lakes here in Tokyo. Um, anything else? Any other memories about high school?\n#Person2#: Yeah, lots of parties. It was fun.\n#Person1#: Sounds like a good time.\n#Person2#: Yeah.","summary":"Sophie tells #Person1# about the clubs she attended in her high school in America. Sophie enjoys rowing the most and she may start up again.","topic":"America high school"}
{"fname":"train_8695","dialogue":"#Person1#: We haven't got much time left now. There's still so much to see in this museum.\n#Person2#: We'll just have to choose one more exhibition.\n#Person1#: What about jewelry from the ancient world in Hall 3?\n#Person2#: But look at the queue. We'll spend half our time waiting if we go in there. Why not try the rainforest in photos and haul 5? You can wander around and see all the forest animals.\n#Person1#: OK, then we won't have time to visit rescue by helicopter. There is a real one in Hall 6.\n#Person2#: Maybe next time.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# have to choose one more exhibition because of a lack of time. #Person2# suggests they try the rainforest photos exhibition.","topic":"at the museum"}
{"fname":"train_8696","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm in heaven! A Whirlpool dryer!\n#Person2#: I love them, too. Let's move into the kitchen. Wait until you see the refrigerator.\n#Person1#: This is too good to be true.\n#Person2#: And the stove is brand new. You know how to use a gas stove, right?\n#Person1#: Yes. We've lived in Taiwan for a while. I had a gas stove in the States, too.\n#Person2#: It's better for cooking Chinese food. Well, what do you think?\n#Person1#: We love it. But we'd like to know about the neighbors.","summary":"#Person2# introduces a house with a Whirlpool dryer, a good refrigerator, and a brand new stove to #Person1#.","topic":"satisfactory furniture"}
{"fname":"train_8697","dialogue":"#Person1#: Finance, Angie speaking.\n#Person2#: Hi Angie, it ' s Tom Reynolds here. Can you tell me if my tuition fees for this semester have been approved?\n#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Reynolds. They were approved yesterday. You can pick up the check today.\n#Person2#: Oh wow! Thanks a million, Angie!","summary":"Angie tells Tom his tuition fees have been approved.","topic":"tuition check"}
{"fname":"train_8698","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank god you are open! I have an emergency!\n#Person2#: Hello, Mr. Henderson what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I need this dress and this suit dry cleaned ASAP!\n#Person2#: OK, I can have it ready by the end of the week.\n#Person1#: No, you don ' t understand, I need this tomorrow morning! I accidentally spilled beer all over my wife ' s dress and we have a wedding to attend tomorrow! She ' s gonna kill me!\n#Person2#: OK, I can have it ready tomorrow afternoon, but this suit is also very stained. I can ' t guarantee we can remove it completely.\n#Person1#: Fine! Can you also iron and starch this shirt?\n#Person2#: Certainly.\n#Person1#: Great! This is our secret! If you see my wife, say nothing to her about this!","summary":"Mr. Henderson spilled beer over his wife's dress for a wedding tomorrow and he secretly brings it to the laundry. #Person2# promises to have it ready by tomorrow afternoon.","topic":"dry cleaning"}
{"fname":"train_8699","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Randy, I'd say you've got a bad case of the flu. The main thing to do is get plenty of rest and drink lots of liquids. I'll prescribe something for that throat.\n#Person2#: Thanks, doctor. Is there anything I can take for this headache?\n#Person1#: Some aspirin or Panadol should help. You can pick some up at the pharmacy when you go to fill your prescription.\n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person1#: Goodbye, Randy. Take care.","summary":"#Person1# prescribes medicine for Randy's flu and suggests aspirin or Panadol for his headache.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_8700","dialogue":"#Person1#: The weather is terrible.\n#Person2#: Yeah. It's been raining a lot these days.\n#Person1#: I have been watching a lot of videos at home because of the constant rain.\n#Person2#: Have you heard when it's supposed to get better?\n#Person1#: I saw the weather report, and it's going to rain for the next eight days.\n#Person2#: That sucks so much. What are we going to do?\n#Person1#: I'm getting pretty bored. We should do something despite the rain.\n#Person2#: I'm with you. What do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: I haven't been to the Mall in a long time. Let's go there.\n#Person2#: That sounds good. They have a movie theatre there, so if we get bored, we can watch a movie.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll stop by your place now.\n#Person2#: Ok. Don't forget to bring your umbrella. The rain can start up again anytime.","summary":"It's been raining a lot these days. #Person1# and #Person2# get really bored. They decide to go to the mall and watch a movie despite the rain.","topic":"rainy days"}
{"fname":"train_8701","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many cleaning ladies does your company hire?\n#Person2#: We have two cleaning ladies. But both of them have received little education.\n#Person1#: Most cleaning ladies are illiterate. But some of them do a very nice job.\n#Person2#: But I actually dislike another lady. She is more capable and seems to have ideas of her own. But the trouble is she is a backseat driver with some of us. She would tell you what to do and where to put things.","summary":"#Person2# says the cleaning ladies in their company are illiterate and thinks one lady is a backseat driver.","topic":" cleaning ladies"}
{"fname":"train_8702","dialogue":"#Person1#: Scientists have found a second solar system in the universe.\n#Person2#: What's the second solar system?\n#Person1#: It's just a system like ours, with a star and a number of planets going around it.\n#Person2#: Is this good news or bad news?\n#Person1#: It's exciting news! If we find a second solar system, we might find a second earth!\n#Person2#: You mean with people on it?\n#Person1#: Yes! Isn't that exciting?","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# it's exciting that a second solar system has been found.","topic":" second solar system"}
{"fname":"train_8703","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder what he looks like. Oh, I can't wait to see him! His email said he'd be wearing a white hat. ( looking around for him ) oh, there is.\n#Person2#: Hey, Isabelle...\n#Person1#: Logan! Why on earth are you hiding here? White hat! Come on! Don't tell me you're the guy! It can't be true.\n#Person2#: Yes, I am the guy.\n#Person1#: What a bummer! You set me up?\n#Person2#: Let me explain. I didn't mean to hurt you...\n#Person1#: How dare you! ( starts to walk off )\n#Person2#: Hang on one second. Hear me out, just this once, Isabella!\n#Person1#: Why did you lie to me in the email?\n#Person2#: I didn't lie. You just didn't ask me my real name.\n#Person1#: I should have known it was you. No wonder all the 20 questions were answered correctly. I thought I might have found the one for me.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. It was cruel of me. But I promise it will never happen again? Look, there's a nice restaurant. Let me take you to dinner and we can talk things over.","summary":"Isabelle is waiting for a guy whom she knew online. The guy answered her 20 questions correctly so she expected a lot. However, she is angry to find the guy is Logan and thinks he is a liar. Logan apologizes and invites her to dinner.","topic":"Mr.right"}
{"fname":"train_8704","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your English ability?\n#Person2#: Not bad. I'm proficient in both written and spoken English.\n#Person1#: English and computer skills are comparatively important to this position, especially in the starting period. What's your ability in these two fields?\n#Person2#: I passed College English Test Band 6, with good skill in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I haven't got any certificate of computer skills, because I don't think certificates are necessary if what's needed is merely operating a computer. I think practically, to know how to use a computer is more important. And I am quite familiar with Microsoft Office.\n#Person1#: What else do you have to prove your English ability?\n#Person2#: I took a part-time job last semester in translating and doing reception work for an exhibition. My work included hosting the visiting foreign exhibitors, communicating with them, arranging their agenda, and translating several materials. I think this activity well demonstrated my ability in English. And I will be glad to take any form of English test you arrange for me to prove my ability.\n#Person1#: How do you deal with those who you think are difficult to work with?\n#Person2#: I stick to my principles and keep to the rules. Sometimes, they just lack enthusiasm. When I get them involved with something constructive, some of them change their attitude later.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# and asks about #Person2#'s English and computer ability. #Person2# passed CET-6, did translation and reception work for an exhibition. #Person2# has no computer certificates but is familiar with Microsoft Office. #Person2# is principled and proactive in work.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_8705","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which pair of jeans do you like best?\n#Person2#: I really like the straight legs.\n#Person1#: But they aren't very fashionable. What about these?\n#Person2#: I don't like the way they sag down. I feel like I have plumber butt in them.\n#Person1#: That's the style! You just wear boxers.\n#Person2#: What if someone got it in their head to give them a tug? What then?\n#Person1#: You're so old fashioned! Nobody is going to pull down your pants!\n#Person2#: If you ask me, it's a walking invitation!","summary":"#Person2# likes jeans of straight legs. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is old fashioned.","topic":"style of jeans"}
{"fname":"train_8706","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Joanne. What are you up to?\n#Person2#: I'm just watching some television.\n#Person1#: I'm so bored. I don't know what I'm going to do today and it is only ten in the morning.\n#Person2#: Me too. Do you think we are boring people?\n#Person1#: I don't think we are boring. It's just that we don't have any hobbies.\n#Person2#: That's right. What do you think we should do as a hobby?\n#Person1#: That all depends on what you like to do. For example, I like to doodle on the notepad, so I'm thinking about doing some real drawings.\n#Person2#: I like to play the piano for fun.\n#Person1#: Yeah. That can be a good hobby.\n#Person2#: Hobbies are great. I'm going to make a list of all the things I like to do.\n#Person1#: That's a great idea. I'm going to do the same.","summary":"#Person1# and Joanne feel bored. They talk about what they can do as hobbies and will list them.","topic":"boring and hobby"}
{"fname":"train_8707","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello!\n#Person2#: Oh, hi!\n#Person1#: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tom.\n#Person2#: Pleased to meet you. My name is Alice. Did you just move in next door?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did. Have you lived here long?\n#Person2#: Me? I guess so. I've lived here for about six years now. Have you lived in America very long?\n#Person1#: No, not really. When I left Vietnam, I came to America and I lived with a cousin in Dallas for two years. Where do you work, Alice?\n#Person2#: I teach mathematics at a college. What do you do?\n#Person1#: I am an accountant at a company\n#Person2#: Well, Tom. It's good to meet you. I have to go now. I am teaching a class this evening, and I need to get to the college.\n#Person1#: It's nice meeting you too, Alice.\n#Person2#: See you around!\n#Person1#: Goodbye, Alice.","summary":"Tom moves to Alice's neighborhood. Alice has lived here for six years. They introduce their jobs to each other.","topic":"Talk to neighbors"}
{"fname":"train_8708","dialogue":"#Person1#: What does she do?\n#Person2#: She works as a teller in a bank.\n#Person1#: Does she go to night school?\n#Person2#: Yes. She goes three times a week.\n#Person1#: Why? What does she want to be?\n#Person2#: She wants to be a manager.\n#Person1#: What classes does she take?\n#Person2#: She takes classes in accounting and business.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a bank teller takes night classes in order to be a manager.","topic":"about a teller"}
{"fname":"train_8709","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who's that?\n#Person2#: Saint Jude-he's the saint of lost causes. Like my cousin, Anna, who can't stop getting pregnant. She's a lost cause.\n#Person1#: Is that your cousin in the back?\n#Person2#: Yep. She's always got a bun in the oven. She was pregnant before marriage-a real sin in the Catholic Church.\n#Person1#: What about birth control pills? Don't they work on Italians?\n#Person2#: Ha-ha. Birth control and abortion are four-letter words in my family.\n#Person1#: And I heard that Italian men have very active libidos.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s cousin Anna who can't stop getting pregnant.","topic":"pregnant cousin"}
{"fname":"train_8710","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, welcome to Bank of the USA. How may I help you today?\n#Person2#: Hi, I need to transfer some money to another account. It's urgent.\n#Person1#: Okay, have you made a wire transfer at our bank before?\n#Person2#: No. I'Ve never made a transfer before.\n#Person1#: It's alright, I will take you through the procedure. Are you transferring funds to a company or an individual account?\n#Person2#: A company account. I need to pay a bill.\n#Person1#: Okay, I'll need the name of the company and their bank routing number as well as their bank's address and phone number.\n#Person2#: I have all the information in this folder.\n#Person1#: Well. You'Ve come prepared. You have all the necessary materials so we can go ahead and make the transfer right now. It's a simple transaction, and we can process it today.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's such a relief. I didn't want the payment to be overdue. Thank you so much.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# needs to transfer money to a company account. #Person2# has all the information prepared so #Person1# makes the transfer immediately.","topic":"make a transfer"}
{"fname":"train_8711","dialogue":"#Person1#: Brian, a company called me for an interview.\n#Person2#: That's great! You need to prepare for it.\n#Person1#: How?\n#Person2#: Get your hair done at a good hair saloon. Tell them you are going for a job interview.\n#Person1#: Okay.\n#Person2#: Buy an expensive suit.\n#Person1#: How expensive?\n#Person2#: The more expensive, the better.\n#Person1#: I can't afford too expensive, maybe $ 50 to $ 70?\n#Person2#: That'll do it. The best way is to find the dressing color code of the company.\n#Person1#: How?\n#Person2#: If you know somebody at the company, ask them. If not, dark color will be fine.\n#Person1#: Is a white blouse okay?\n#Person2#: Yeah, fine. And dressing shoes.\n#Person1#: Black?\n#Person2#: Black is good.\n#Person1#: White pantyhose?\n#Person2#: No. Dark or skin colored.\n#Person1#: Jewelry?\n#Person2#: Necklace, ring, and earrings are all fine. But don't wear too many pieces of jewelry.\n#Person1#: How about make up?\n#Person2#: Not much make up.\n#Person1#: Perfume?\n#Person2#: Yes, some. But be aware that different people may like different scents.","summary":"#Person1# is going to take an interview. Brian gives #Person1# suggestions on appearance and dressing style.","topic":"prepare for interview"}
{"fname":"train_8712","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are the requirements to apply for the position?\n#Person2#: Your major must be computer.\n#Person1#: Do you think my educational background suits this position?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm quite satisfied with your qualifications.\n#Person1#: Does this job require that new employees take any kind of training course?\n#Person2#: Generally speaking, training new members is usually necessary. We offer our new employees a one-week training course.\n#Person1#: Could you tell something about the job?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. You will be responsible for the designing and developing new products and also be in charge of the evaluation of the software programs including complex software systems to ensure product features and operation complaints.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. I believe I can do the job well.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the requirements to apply for a position, whether new employees need training, and what #Person1# needs to do in this position.","topic":"job requirements"}
{"fname":"train_8713","dialogue":"#Person1#: And how would you describe yourself, Miss Tao? What kind of person are you?\n#Person2#: Well, as I mentioned before, I think I am easy-going. I enjoy working and talking with people and I'm a responsible person.\n#Person1#: Did you have any difficulty getting along with fellow students or teachers?\n#Person2#: No. Not at all. I'm quite easy-going.\n#Person1#: What's your strong points?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm very responsible, I can make fast decisions, and I do not need much supervision. I enjoy completing challenging tasks.\n#Person1#: What do you dislike most about your job?\n#Person2#: Probably routine, dull work. Oh, I am much more enthusiastic if I'm given a challenge and responsibility.\n#Person1#: What kind of relationship do you think should exist between a supervisor and employee?\n#Person2#: A friendly one. I think an open, friendly, honest relationship should exist. An employee should feel she ( he ) can go to her ( his ) boss anytime with any kind of question.\n#Person1#: Sometimes working with a foreign company can be stressful. Foreigners tend to get excited or angry easily, and they show it. Are you sure you can handle this stress? How do you deal with conflict in your present job?\n#Person2#: Well, there's a lot of stress in a Chinese company also, although much of it is below the surface. I have confidence in my ability to handle conflict. If I have a problem with a co-worker, I do everything I can to work it out directly with that person. If I am unable to work it out, then I ask a supervisor to help out. If my boss shouts at me, I try not to take it personally. I try my best to understand the stress he is under. It's kind of like being in a family. Often family members say things in the heat of the moment, but don't mean what they say. A company is like a family, it has good times and bad times.\n#Person1#: How do you feel about overtime work?\n#Person2#: That's no problem. I know that every company has busy periods. When this happens, I'm ready to put in as much time as necessary to get the job done.\n#Person1#: What is most important to you in a job?\n#Person2#: I want to feel that I am making a real contribution to the company, so I would like my boss to trust me with important work.\n#Person1#: Do you think that you are introverted or extroverted?\n#Person2#: I'm quite outspoken. I enjoy calling a spade a spade and hate talking in a roundabout way. So I'd call myself outgoing.\n#Person1#: Under what kind of circumstance will you lose your temper?\n#Person2#: Seldom. But I hate someone's frequently being late or lazy.\n#Person1#: OK. What are your strong points?\n#Person2#: Hmm. as I mentioned, I can work well under pressure and I enjoy work that challenges me. I think that my English ability is also a strong point.\n#Person1#: And your weaknesses?\n#Person2#: I think I sometimes try to be over-organized. So I am learning how to let some things go and concentrate on the most important part of my job.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Miss Tao. Miss Tao sees herself as easy-going, approachable, responsible but sometimes over-organized. She makes fast decisions, enjoys challenging tasks, and dislikes routine, dull work. She agrees on a friendly relationship between supervisors and employees. She solves conflicts with colleagues on her own and tries to understand supervisors' stress. She is willing to work overtime and hopes to be entrusted with important work to contribute to the company. She hates lazy people.","topic":"an interview"}
{"fname":"train_8714","dialogue":"#Person1#: Pardon me. Could you please pass me the tissue?\n#Person2#: Sure, here you are.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I didn't expect the dish to be so spicy. Are you ok?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think the food is alright, it's not too spicy though it's a little salty for me. But you are Chinese, you should have known better.\n#Person1#: Well, not every Chinese can handle spicy food in the way people from Sichuan and Guizhou provinces can. Back where I come from, people don't eat a lot of papers and chilies.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see how this food can be really hard for you. I can sympathize with that. I stayed in Sichuan for a year. The food was difficult at the beginning. Every dish was so spicy. After a while though, I got used to the taste, and now I won't consider anything a real dish if it isn't spicy.\n#Person1#: Yeah, you can increase you tolerance for spicy food, but so far, I haven't had the need or the opportunity. Every time I try spicy food, it is a total disaster for my nose and eyes.\n#Person2#: I completely understand. I didn't intend on liking spicy food at first either, but when you have no other choices, you've got to adapt.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I guess that's a typical example of'when in Rome, do as the Romans do. '\n#Person2#: Exactly.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the food is too spicy. #Person2# thinks it is just a little salty because #Person2# stayed in Sichuan for a year and had to get used to the taste.","topic":"spicy food"}
{"fname":"train_8715","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, welcome to prise star hotel. How may I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hi, yes, I have a reservation. My secretary called and booked a room a couple of weeks ago, the reservation should be for a double bed, none smoking room.\n#Person1#: And what name of reservation made under?\n#Person2#: It should be under Steve Johnson.\n#Person1#: Mmm, let me see, it seems there is no Johnson listed for a room for tonight, is there any other name that you reservation list under?\n#Person2#: No, here is the confirmation number, would that help? It is 898007, I had the room booked with a visa cord card.\n#Person1#: Ah, yes, here it is, you have a standard double room, non smoking on the 3rd floor, I just need to see some identification and the credit card you booked the room with if you don't mind.","summary":"#Person2#'s secretary books a double bed, non-smoking room with a visa card. #Person1# checks #Person2#'s reservation and asks to see some identification.","topic":"check-in"}
{"fname":"train_8716","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, JC Consulting PLC. Chris Edwards speaking.\n#Person2#: Mr. Edwards, this is Kristy calling from IBA.\n#Person1#: Hi Kristy! What's going on?\n#Person2#: Do you remember coming in to do the L \/ C amendment last week?\n#Person1#: Yes, I certainly do.\n#Person2#: The negotiating bank has just been in touch. . .\n#Person1#: Oh, dear! There isn't a problem, is there?\n#Person2#: No, Mr. Edwards, not at all. We are contacting you to let you know that everything has gone smoothly and the amendment has been accepted.\n#Person1#: Kristy, that's wonderful! Thanks so much for contacting me personally.","summary":"Kristy calls Edwards to inform him that everything has gone smoothly and the amendment has been accepted.","topic":"inform the progress"}
{"fname":"train_8717","dialogue":"#Person1#: What will I earn per year in this job?\n#Person2#: You can expect to earn sixty-five thousand dollars per year.\n#Person1#: Are we covered by a good benefits plan?\n#Person2#: The job has a menu plan where you are given a fixed amount of money and you choose what you most need in terms of benefits.\n#Person1#: Can we take personal days off?\n#Person2#: You get 2 weeks paid vacation and an additional 10 days of sick leave.\n#Person1#: What do you offer in terms of a retirement plan?\n#Person2#: We do not currently offer any retirement plan.\n#Person1#: Do you reimburse for education that relates to my job?\n#Person2#: We allow several weeks release time each year for our employees to attend job-related seminars and conferences.\n#Person1#: Do you have a benefits brochure?\n#Person2#: Whoa! Who said you got the job?","summary":"#Person2# answers #Person1#'s questions about annual salary, the benefits plan, vacations, retirement plan, etc. #Person2# gets impatient at the end because #Person1# hasn't got the job.","topic":"keep asking questions"}
{"fname":"train_8718","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you seen bill recently?\n#Person2#: yes. He's in hospital with a bad back. One morning, he just couldn't get out of bed. His wife called an ambulance and they took him to hospital. He's been there for a few days now.\n#Person1#: daisy's in hospital too. she got food poisoning last week. She thinks she got it from some bad seafood.\n#Person2#: you have to be very careful with seafood. It tastes lovely, but it often causes upset stomachs. Have you heard anything from tom?\n#Person1#: he's fine, but he had a fever last week. He probably just had a cold.\n#Person2#: he might be allergic to pollen. My niece is allergic to pollen. It seems like she has a cold, but in fact it's her allergy.\n#Person1#: I see. My niece just flew back from Australia to visit. She's got jetlag now. she's just resting today, but we'll probably go out somewhere tomorrow.\n#Person2#: it's nice that she's back for a while. Thinking of all these ailments, I got a splinter the other day. It took a long time for me to get it out of my skin. Look.\n#Person1#: oh, your hand is still sore. You should put some ointment on it to stop the swelling.\n#Person2#: that's a good idea. You'Ve got a nasty bruise on your hand.\n#Person1#: yes, I banged it against to cooker yesterday. It really hurt, but it's OK now. the bruise will disappear soon.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the physical conditions of their friends, their relatives, and themselves. Bill got a backache; Daisy got food poisoning; Tom had a fever. #Person2#'s niece is allergic to pollen; #Person1#'s niece got jetlag. #Person2# got a splinter. #Person1# banged #Person1#'s hand against to cooker.","topic":"different injuries"}
{"fname":"train_8719","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, this dress is really nice! How much is it?\n#Person1#: That one is one hundred and fifty dollars.\n#Person2#: One hundred and fifty dollars? What about this other one over here?\n#Person1#: That's one hundred and forty.\n#Person2#: Hmm. . . that's a bit out of my price range. Can you give me a better deal?\n#Person1#: This is an exclusive design by marco! It's a bargain at that price.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't know. I think I'll shop around.\n#Person1#: Okay, okay, how about one hundred dollars?\n#Person2#: That's still more than I wanted to spend. What if I take both dresses?\n#Person1#: Okay, I can give you a special discount, just because you seem like a nice person. One hundred and ninety dollars for both.\n#Person2#: I don't know. . . It's still a bit pricey. . . Thanks anyway.\n#Person1#: my final price! One hundred dollars for both! That's two for the price of one. That's my last offer!\n#Person2#: Great! You'Ve got a deal!","summary":"#Person2# bargains for two dresses which cost $290 in total initially. #Person1# eventually let #Person1# take both at $100.","topic":"bargaining"}
{"fname":"train_8720","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you married?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've just married.\n#Person1#: How long have you been married?\n#Person2#: I have been married for three years.\n#Person1#: How many people are there in your family?\n#Person2#: There are four people in my family.\n#Person1#: Who are the members of your family?\n#Person2#: My husband, my mother-in-law, my daughter and I.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s marital status and the members of her family.","topic":"marital status"}
{"fname":"train_8721","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, welcome to the International Business Counter, Sir. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hi. I need some help with these documents under L \/ C.\n#Person1#: Of course. Is there a problem with them?\n#Person2#: Yes. My Manager sent me in, there's a problem with the shipping time. It's been delayed quite significantly and my manager is unwilling to accept it.\n#Person1#: You will need to return the documents. That's no problem ; we can deal with that for you now.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I need to get this done as soon as possible ; my manager is tearing his hair out!","summary":"#Person2# wants to return some documents under L\/C because of the delayed delivery. #Person1# promises to deal with it.","topic":"deal with documents"}
{"fname":"train_8722","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Cody, how did practicing go this week?\n#Person2#: Well I had several tests and an oral presentation this week so I didn't get a chance to memorize the second page, but I think I mastered the tricky section.\n#Person1#: Great! Warm up with some scales and arpeggios first. Good, good. This week, work on keeping the rhythm steady when you play the last part with the sixteenth note. Now let's take a look at this tricky section.\n#Person2#: Charles? Before I start I was wondering if it was ok if I put a small crescendo in here and then decrescendo back to pianissimo again over here?\n#Person1#: It might work. I'll have to hear it. Show me what you'Ve done. Not bad.\n#Person2#: It was horrible! I played play it much better at home!\n#Person1#: It's just nerves. Just play the right hand for now. One two three four five six, ta ti tri-ple-ti. Good, good. Don't forget the accidentals! The key signature says that note should be a G-sharp but now it's a G-natural. Now add the bass clef. You're going too fast. Remember the tempo for this piece is andante.\n#Person2#: Is that better?\n#Person1#: Yes, much better. Watch where you lift your foot off the pedal. What was that?\n#Person2#: Sorry! The stretch for that octave is always hard to make.\n#Person1#: That's ok, keep going, you're moving ahead by leaps and bounds. Watch your dynamics! Keep your elbows lifted. Remember to stroke the keys, don't pound. That's better! Remember that as a pianist or any other musician, your technique will be what separates you from the pack just as much or more so as your musicianship.","summary":"Cody is too busy to memorize the second page of the music. Charles lets Cody warm up with some scales and arpeggios first and then play the tricky section. Charles thinks Cody makes rapid progress and keeps reminding him of things needed to be paid attention to.","topic":"play the piano"}
{"fname":"train_8723","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to buy a sweater for my son. This yellow one doesn't have a price on it. How much does it cost? Do you know?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's $ 42.33.\n#Person2#: That's too expensive.\n#Person1#: Here's a nice nylon one for $ 15.88. We sell a lot of these.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is nice. I think I'll take it.\n#Person1#: Do you want anything else? This kind of trousers is in discount. It only costs $ 13 each pair.\n#Person2#: That's nice. OK, I'll take one.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# to buy a piece of nylon clothes and a pair of trousers for #Person2#'s son.","topic":"buy clothes"}
{"fname":"train_8724","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what kind of job did you find for the summer?\n#Person2#: I'm working for a marketing company. I'm doing telephone marketing.\n#Person1#: Oh. So you are one of those people who drive me crazy by calling me up and trying to persuade me to buy something that I have no need for. Do you like it?\n#Person2#: Believe it or not. I do. There are a lot of students working there, and we have a lot of fun when we're not making calls. It's really easy, since we just have to read from a text.\n#Person1#: Are you doing this full time?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I work from two in the afternoon until eleven at night, so I can sleep as late as I want to in the morning.","summary":"#Person2# is doing telephone marketing full-time. #Person1# complains about those calls. #Person2# thinks the working atmosphere is fun and easy.","topic":"telemarketing"}
{"fname":"train_8725","dialogue":"#Person1#: Frank, I'm thinking of taking a day off and doing something with the children the day after tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. What are you going to do?\n#Person1#: Tom wants to go boating at the park and Susan wants to go on a picnic. So we'll go to the park in the morning, go boating first and then enjoy a picnic.\n#Person2#: What about in the afternoon?\n#Person1#: I haven't decided yet.\n#Person2#: Well, why not take them to a movie? There's a good movie on now about a boy's adventure in a forest. My friend David took his son Jim to see it last night. He said Jim really loved it.\n#Person1#: Then I'll take them to see it Friday afternoon. By the way, I've got to go to a meeting this weekend. Could you look after the kids at home?\n#Person2#: I have to go to a meeting, too. I'm afraid we'll have to find a babysitter.\n#Person1#: What about Linda? She helped look after the kids last month and she did a great job.","summary":"#Person1# will take children to go boating and enjoy a picnic, and see a movie on Friday. Frank and #Person1# will be busy on the weekend so they have to find a babysitter.","topic":"parenting"}
{"fname":"train_8726","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't we buy a car, dear?\n#Person2#: I have been thinking about it for a long time. I think it necessary for us to buy one. We live so far away from my company.\n#Person1#: Yes. With a car, you wouldn't have to catch a bus to work. It can save a lot of time.\n#Person2#: Sure, but we don't have enough money at present.\n#Person1#: Why not borrow some from the bank? I think we won't have to borrow so much now.\n#Person2#: Well, let's go down town and have a look.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to borrow money from the bank to buy a car.","topic":"buy a car"}
{"fname":"train_8727","dialogue":"#Person1#: Many children nowadays can play some musical instruments. In my daughter's class, some can play the piano and some can play the violin.\n#Person2#: I think these children are too tired. They have to do too much homework after class and find time to learn to play a musical instrument.\n#Person1#: But music gives people enjoyment. Learning to play the piano or the violin can help children develop their ability of understanding music.\n#Person2#: I agree. But I still don't think it's a good idea to force children to learn too much when they are young. Can your daughter play the piano or the violin?\n#Person1#: She can play the violin.","summary":"#Person1# finds nowadays many children can play some musical instruments. #Person1# thinks music brings enjoyment. #Person2# thinks children learn too much.","topic":"play musical instruments"}
{"fname":"train_8728","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Will you book a plane ticket to London forme?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. What time would you like to leave?\n#Person1#: Next Tuesday, if possible.\n#Person2#: That'll be the 21st of December.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person2#: There are several flights available.\n#Person1#: Would you check what flights are available on the 21st of December?\n#Person2#: All right. Let me check it over.\n#Person1#: Morning flights will be perfect.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. There is a flight available on that day, at 10:00 a.m.\n#Person1#: Fine. I'll take that flight, then.\n#Person2#: 10:00 a.m. I'll fix your ticket.\n#Person1#: When do I check in?\n#Person2#: You must be there by 9:00 a.m.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# assists #Person1# to book a plane ticket to London at 10:00 a.m next Tuesday.","topic":"book plane ticket"}
{"fname":"train_8729","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is that Ann?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: This is Mike. How are things with you?\n#Person2#: Oh, very well, but I'm very busy.\n#Person1#: Busy? But you've finished all your exams?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I have to help my little sister with her foreign language.\n#Person1#: How about coming out with me this evening? There's a new film on.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can't. A friend of mine is coming from the south and I have to go to the station to meet him.\n#Person1#: What a pity! How about the weekend then?\n#Person2#: No, I've arranged to go to an art exhibition with my parents.\n#Person1#: What about next week sometime?\n#Person2#: Maybe.","summary":"Mike invites Ann to go for a movie but Ann needs to meet her friend and go to an art exhibition.","topic":"busy schedule"}
{"fname":"train_8730","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear that Anna needs to stay in bed for 4 weeks?\n#Person2#: Yeah. She injured her spine in a fall and a doctor told her to lie flat on her back for a month so it can mend.","summary":"Anna needs to stay in bed for her spine injury.","topic":"stay in bed"}
{"fname":"train_8731","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tyler, do you know of an easy way to the airport? I'm flying home for Christmas.\n#Person2#: Why don't you take the bus, Sylvia? That's what I always do when I fly.\n#Person1#: Okay, but I don't know anything about the bus service here.\n#Person2#: Well, let me ask you-have you ever heard of 'Fast Pass'?\n#Person1#: No, not until now. Is that a bus line?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. It will take you straight to your terminal at O'Hare.\n#Person1#: That sounds like what I need. Do you know how much it costs?\n#Person2#: The last time I took it, it was $30 one-way. Let me see if I have their card in my wallet. Yes, here it is. You should call 1-800-500-5500 to reserve a seat.\n#Person1#: So, do I have to make a reservation?\n#Person2#: No, you don't have to, you know. But it's better if you do. That way you can make sure you've got a seat. They're pretty crowded at times, especially around holidays.\n#Person1#: Uh, I think you said 1-800-500-5500, right? I'll give them a call. Thanks a lot, Tyler.","summary":"Sylvia asks Tyler about an easy way to the airport. Tyler suggests Sylvia make a reservation of 'Fast Pass' which takes $30 one-way to the terminal.","topic":"way to airport"}
{"fname":"train_8732","dialogue":"#Person1#: Someone has stolen my car! I want to report it. The name is Walton-Harry Walton.\n#Person2#: Where did you leave your car, Mr. Walton?\n#Person1#: In Ludlow Street. Near the traffic lights.\n#Person2#: Did you leave your car unlocked?\n#Person1#: Of course not.\n#Person2#: And what time was this?\n#Person1#: This morning. I parked it there before I went to work.\n#Person2#: When do you start work?\n#Person1#: At nine thirty. But I got in early today. I started at seven.\n#Person2#: That explains it.\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: We have taken away your car. You can't park your car in Ludlow Street before ten on Friday.","summary":"Walton calls #Person1# to report his car was stolen. #Person2# tells Walton that his car is taken away because no parking is allowed before ten on Friday.","topic":"parking rules"}
{"fname":"train_8733","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Alice, what are you doing? You look worried.\n#Person2#: Oh. There's something wrong with my electronic calculator.\n#Person1#: Do you want me to have a look at it?\n#Person2#: It's very kind of you, but I would like to have a try first. Er... You know... I can do without it in class this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Oh, well, if you need any help, just let me know. I'm free after school.\n#Person2#: I will. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"Alice finds there's something wrong with her electronic calculator and will ask #Person1# for help after school.","topic":"fix the calculator"}
{"fname":"train_8734","dialogue":"#Person1#: the dinner was really good. It knocked my socks off. \n#Person2#: that's very kind of you to say so. Let's try some after-dinner wines. \n#Person1#: great. Sweet wines are my favorite. They always make a great finish to a decilious meal. \n#Person2#: do you prefer brandy or ports. \n#Person1#: port, please. \n#Person2#: excellent choice. I love its smooth flavor. \n#Person1#: the port is exquisite. It must have spent years aging in barrels. Am I right? \n#Person2#: yes. You always have a good nose for wines. \n#Person1#: next time we are about to dinner we should try some Canadian ice wine. \n#Person2#: oh, what's that? \n#Person1#: it's made from natually forzen grapes. \n#Person2#: why not? It sounds great. \n#Person1#: oh, here's to your health. \n#Person2#: thanks. Cheers. \n#Person1#: cheers. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# finish a good dinner and have some wines. They choose to drink ports. #Person1# suggests trying Canadian ice wine next time. They cheers.","topic":"taste wine"}
{"fname":"train_8735","dialogue":"#Person1#: hi, betty! \n#Person2#: hi, andy, how are you finding your new job? \n#Person1#: pretty good. My colleagues seem alright. So far everything is great. \n#Person2#: that's nice. What do they have you doing over there? \n#Person1#: well, I work in the marketing department. The corporate culture is totally different from my last employer. Before, when I was assigned a task, I was totally on my own but here most of the work is don \n#Person2#: that' s really good. It's very important to feel like you are part of the team at work. \n#Person1#: indeed. Team work is highly valued in this new company. I like our boss too. He is easy to get along with treats everybody with respect and appreciation. He's highly respected by all his employees. \n#Person2#: that's great, that's good for a positive work environment and helps motivate employees. I wish my boss was like that. \n#Person1#: true, take my former supervisor as an example. He was extremely controlling and overbearing. He always had to micromanage everything. \n#Person2#: well, now you don't have to worry about that. This new place sounds really good. \n#Person1#: yeah it is. ","summary":"Betty and Andy talk about Andy's new job. Andy works in a new company where teamwork is highly valued and the boss is approachable, which is different from the last job.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_8736","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you sure Lucy has it bad for you? If she does, she will certainly bend over backwards for you. But if she doesn't, it would be a job to change her. \n#Person2#: I don't know whether she has it bad for me, but she enjoys being with me. \n#Person1#: And do you really love her? \n#Person2#: I think I do. I don't think I can be happier with another girl. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is not sure whether Lucy has it bad for #Person2# but #Person2# really loves her.","topic":"love a girl"}
{"fname":"train_8737","dialogue":"#Person1#: James, look at the girl over there! She's pretty, isn't she!\n#Person2#: Who? The girl in red or the one in blue?\n#Person1#: Neither, I mean the girl in white behind them. She looks really pretty.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's Mary. She's a friend of my sister Anna.\n#Person1#: So do you know her?\n#Person2#: Yes, Anna invited her to our home last Sunday. We talked for a while. I'm sure she remembers me. Do you want me to introduce you to her?\n#Person1#: Certainly.","summary":"#Person1# sees a pretty girl. James says she's a friend of his sister and would like to introduce #Person1# to her.","topic":"a pretty girl"}
{"fname":"train_8738","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, why are you surfing the net again? It's a real waste of time I've told you.\n#Person2#: I'm doing my homework, mom. I need to write a paper and I'm looking for the information on the net.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yes. You see, you can find a lot of information by entering the keywords and searching for them.\n#Person1#: That's fantastic.\n#Person2#: And the net can also help you do shopping. It's called e-shopping.\n#Person1#: How can I do shopping without going to the shops?\n#Person2#: It's easy. First, you log on to an online shopping delivery service, which will give you the pictures of different goods. Then you simply point and click around the screen for the goods you want. The goods will be sent to you.\n#Person1#: I can't believe it. Let me have a try.\n#Person2#: It can save you a lot of time.","summary":"Tom's mother thinks Tom wastes time surfing the Internet. Tom explains he's doing homework online. Then, Tom teaches his mother how to find information and go shopping online.","topic":" function of Internet"}
{"fname":"train_8739","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, welcome to the Daily Grind. What can I get for you?\n#Person2#: Good morning, I actually have no idea what I want to drink today. Any recommendations?\n#Person1#: Do you drink your coffee black? Or do you prefer to add cream, sugar or milk to it?\n#Person2#: I definitely do not drink it black. The taste is so strong.\n#Person1#: OK, well, then, do you like sweet coffee?\n#Person2#: I guess so. To be honest, I'm not much of a coffee drinker. I've always been more of a tea drinker. But lately my friends have all started going out for coffee and juice. I feel like a fool when it is time to order, because I have no idea what to get.\n#Person1#: Come in right up. You can pick up your drink at the end of the bar. Have a great day.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your help. Where is your tip jar?\n#Person1#: Down at the end of the counter with the drinks.\n#Person2#: Great. Have a great day.","summary":"#Person2# has no idea what type of coffee to order because #Person2# isn't a coffee drinker so #Person2# feels like a fool when it's time to order coffee. #Person1# recommends sweet coffee and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"drink coffee"}
{"fname":"train_8740","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready for the trip to the Big Apple?\n#Person2#: The Big Apple? What are you referring to?\n#Person1#: Don't you know? The Big Apple? Is the nickname for New York City. You're going to New York with us, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going. I'm really looking forward to seeing an exhibition of a modern American painter there, but I'm wondering where the nickname came from.\n#Person1#: Some musicians in the nineteen twenties gave it the name when they played a concert in New York. The musicians called it the Big Apple.\n#Person2#: Amazing. New York is such an interesting place and it even has an interesting nickname.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to New York City. #Person1# tells #Person2# the Big Apple is the nickname of New York and the reason behind.","topic":"New York's nickname"}
{"fname":"train_8741","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong with the bus? I have waited nearly an hour.\n#Person2#: So have I, it's so cold. The weatherman said it's going to snow around 5 to 7 inches.\n#Person1#: So what? Last night, the weather report said the snow would last only one hour, but actually it snowed about 3 hours.\n#Person2#: I agree with you. Anyway, the weather changes so much, if it snows today, all stay at home tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Oh, you're so lucky. I have to work as usual. I just work in the white building over there.\n#Person2#: Really? We work in the same building.\n#Person1#: It sounds good. Why don't we have a drink in the coffee shop while waiting for the bus?\n#Person2#: Good idea.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# wait for a bus in cold and discuss the weather. They find they work in the same building and decide to wait in a coffee shop.","topic":"wait for bus"}
{"fname":"train_8742","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you so dressed up?\n#Person2#: I am on my way out to the celebration party of my company and I have to meet some important customers there. How do I look? Is my make up OK?\n#Person1#: You look great. Your makeup is also perfect.\n#Person2#: Do you think I should wear a different dress?\n#Person1#: No, the one you have all looks great, especially with your purple shoes and your hair like that.\n#Person2#: Thanks for saying so. Do you have any ideas which necklace I should wear?\n#Person1#: With that dress I'd say your white diamond necklace would look perfect.\n#Person2#: Thanks for helping out. Now that I'm ready. What are you doing tonight?\n#Person1#: Don't you remember? I have a get together party with my college friends.\n#Person2#: Oh yes. But who is going to pick up our daughter at school?\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I'll pick her up and then send her to my parents before I go.","summary":"#Person1# gives some suggestions on #Person2#'s dressing for the celebration party today. #Person1# also has a party to go but will pick up #Person1#'s daughter and sends her to #Person1#'s parents first.","topic":"schedule"}
{"fname":"train_8743","dialogue":"#Person1#: Reception desk, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, this is Smith Brown, from room 1016. The last room on the east side of the hotel.\n#Person1#: Yes. Can I do something for you?\n#Person2#: You certainly can, I can't get to sleep. The people in the next room, room 1014 are making too much noise. They're probably having a birthday party. All the cheering and laughing are driving me crazy.\n#Person1#: I see I'll give them a call.\n#Person2#: I wish you would, this has been going on for over 2 hours.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I'll take care of it right away.\n#Person2#: Well, I was really hoping, you could move to a different room. Alright, let me check. Uh, would room 868 be alright? On the eighth floor.\n#Person1#: That sounds great, thank you.","summary":"Smith calls the reception desk because of the noise from room 1014. #Person1# checks and moves Smith to 868.","topic":"change a room"}
{"fname":"train_8744","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?\n#Person2#: I am a graduate of a technical university and have been employed as a technician with Company or approximately 10 years.\n#Person1#: Please explain why you are interested in leaving your current position and please elaborate on your technical skills.\n#Person2#: I am looking for a growth opportunity, which I feel is not available at my current employer. In terms of skills, I am Microsoft certified in Windows XP and several other operating system\n#Person1#: Where do you see yourself five years from now?\n#Person2#: I see myself in a management position.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# as a technician who is looking for a growth opportunity. #Person2# tells #Person1# about some personal information.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8745","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like your bags to be taken to your room?\n#Person2#: Yes, please.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll get the bellman to taka them up. Which bags are yours?\n#Person2#: My luggage is in the corner over there. They are the leather suitcase, the canvass holdall and the blue backpack.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: Please be careful with the suitcase, it's very heavy.\n#Person1#: I'll let the bellboy know. Don't worry, he's very strong.\n#Person2#: And the holdall has some fragile items inside, so please be careful with that too.\n#Person1#: Of course.","summary":"#Person1# will let the bellman take #Person2#'s leather suitcase, the canvass holdall and the blue backpack to #Person2#'s room carefully.","topic":"luggage"}
{"fname":"train_8746","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello sir, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.\n#Person1#: I see, may I ask what the occasion is?\n#Person2#: It ' s not really an occasion, it ' s more like I ' m sorry.\n#Person1#: Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husbands and boyfriends. It has a dozen long stem red roses with a couple of sunflowers and a single orchid that stands out. It includes a small teddy bear to achieve the effect of immediate forgiveness.\n#Person2#: I think I ' m gonna need more than just a dozen red roses and a bear. What else do you recommend?\n#Person1#: Mmm, well this is our I ' m sorry I cheated on you package. Two dozen red roses lined with tulips, carnations and lilies. The fragrance and beauty of this flower arrangement is sure to make her forgive you.\n#Person2#: I don ' t think that ' s gonna cut it. I need something bigger and better!\n#Person1#: I ' m sorry sir but, what exactly did you do?\n#Person2#: Well, I may have accidentally insinuated that she is getting chubbier.\n#Person1#: Get out of my store, you jerk!","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy some flowers to show his regret. #Person1# recommends two arrangements but he is not satisfied. After knowing that he insinuated a woman is getting chubbier, #Person1# asks him to leave the store.","topic":"buy flowers"}
{"fname":"train_8747","dialogue":"#Person1#: how long will it take us to drive to London?\n#Person2#: I think it ' s a distance of 180 kilometers from here to London, so it should be a two-hour drive on the motorway.\n#Person1#: that ' s unless there is a traffic jam. It could take three hours.\n#Person2#: you ' re right. We will be able to travel at high speeds at the beginning and end of the journey, because we will be in built-up areas.\n#Person1#: so, shall we allow three hours to cover the distance?\n#Person2#: ok. You haven ' t seen my company car, have you?\n#Person1#: no. let me take a look... it ' s longer than my car.\n#Person2#: I think it ' s over five meters long. I can ' t remember exactly. It has a maximum speed of over 200 kilometers an hour.\n#Person1#: wow! That ' s fast! I don ' t think we will be traveling that fast on the motorway.\n#Person2#: we can ' t. if we went that fast, we would break the speed limit.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree to allow three hours to cover the distance to London and talk about #Person2#'s company car's maxium speed over 200 kllometers an hour.","topic":"drive to London"}
{"fname":"train_8748","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was told to come to you to get a chest X-ray.\n#Person2#: No problem. Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put the gown on, with the opening in the back.\n#Person1#: Then what should I do?\n#Person2#: You will stand over here up against this plate.\n#Person1#: Should I just stand naturally?\n#Person2#: You will raise your arms up shoulder high.\n#Person1#: Is this all right?\n#Person2#: Yes, you are doing great.\n#Person1#: Where will you be going?\n#Person2#: I need to stand behind this shield. Now you will take a deep breath, hold it, and let it out.\n#Person1#: Is that it?\n#Person2#: That's it. You can get dressed when the film is developed.","summary":"#Person1# comes to #Person2# to get a chest X-ray. #Person2# gives instructions to #Person1#.","topic":"chest X-ray"}
{"fname":"train_8749","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's it going?\n#Person2#: I'm great. Thanks.\n#Person1#: What do you need?\n#Person2#: I need to know if I have any fees to pay.\n#Person1#: Actually, you do owe some fees.\n#Person2#: How much do I owe?\n#Person1#: Your fees total $ 235. 13.\n#Person2#: That's crazy!\n#Person1#: You need to pay these fees soon.\n#Person2#: Can I do that right now?\n#Person1#: Will you be paying with cash or check?\n#Person2#: I think I'll be paying with cash.","summary":"#Person2# has to pay $235.13 fees which #Person2# owes and will pay with cash.","topic":"fees"}
{"fname":"train_8750","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry. What was that you said?\n#Person2#: I'll meet you at the Gate round about seven.\n#Person1#: Where?\n#Person2#: At the Gate.\n#Person1#: When, did you say?\n#Person2#: Round about seven.\n#Person1#: Who's coming?\n#Person2#: Peter. Peter Brown, you know. Don't forget to bring the letter.\n#Person1#: Sorry. I didn't quite catch what you said. There's a lot of noise outside.\n#Person2#: I told you not to forget to bring the letter.\n#Person1#: Loretta? No, she can't come, she's busy.","summary":"#Person2# informs #Person1# of their meeting's time and place. #Person1# can't hear clearly.","topic":"noise"}
{"fname":"train_8751","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mr. Brown, we have visited the factories and I'm very satisfied with your factories production conditions.\n#Person2#: Yes, they are our main export bases of tools with the advantage of having good production experience and long historical record. All their products enjoy high prestige in the world market.\n#Person1#: That's very good. But I have little knowledge about the packing of your pliers. I just want to know the details about that.\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll show you how the packing is like. We have a showroom on the ground floor. Let's go downstairs and have a look.\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: These are the various kinds of packing for pliers. Normally, we have three types of packing\n#Person1#: Oh, the packing looks very nice.\n#Person2#: The skin packing is the most advanced packing for this product in the world market. It catches the eyes and can help push sales.\n#Person1#: Good, what about the export packing?\n#Person2#: Well, they are packed in boxes of two dozens each, 100 boxes to a wooden case.\n#Person1#: Is the wooden case strong enough for transportation? You see, 100 boxes of pliers are very heavy. It's about 2, 400 kilograms.\n#Person2#: You can rest assured of that. So far, no customers have complained about our outer packing.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. By the way, do you accept neutral packing?\n#Person2#: Yes, we can pack the goods according to your instructions.\n#Person1#: Very good. Ok, Mr. Brown, I'm now totally satisfied with your packing. You can execute our first order now, and I will open the L \/ C immediately after I return to Taipei.\n#Person2#: All right. We'll make the shipment as soon as your L \/ C is on hand.","summary":"Mr. Brown introduces the three types of packing which are the skin packing, export packing and the neutral packing for their pliers to #Person1#. #Person1# is satisfied and asks Mr. Brown to execute the order.","topic":"packing"}
{"fname":"train_8752","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wake up sleepyhead. The sun is beginning to shine. What a lovely summer day!\n#Person2#: Yeah, clearly blue sky. But it is a bit too hot for me. I don't like heat and humidity.\n#Person1#: It's not that hot. It's cooler than yesterday. Let's go swimming!\n#Person2#: That's a thought. It's still early, and the beach isn't crowded at this time of the day. If we don't stay too long, we won't get sunburned.\n#Person1#: Yeah, sounds like fun. I can wear my new pink bikini.\n#Person2#: There won't be anyone there to appreciate how cute you are.\n#Person1#: Who cares! Well, the smart guys get there early. That's the kind of guy I want to meet. Let's go!\n#Person2#: If you are going to husband hunting in a bikini, then I want to wear one, too.\n#Person1#: Ok, you could borrow one of mine.\n#Person2#: Thanks, how about the green and black one?\n#Person1#: No problem. Here it is.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go swimming and husband-hunting in a bikini and invites #Person2#. #Person2# agrees and borrows a green and black bikini from #Person1#.","topic":"husband hunting"}
{"fname":"train_8753","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is a new coffee shop opening up down the street.\n#Person2#: I hope that they have a good menu. Most coffee shops only have coffee and Danish.\n#Person1#: That's right. You don't drink coffee, do you?\n#Person2#: No, so it's usually boring to join my friends in the afternoon at a regular coffee shop.\n#Person1#: What kind of things would you like to see on the menu?\n#Person2#: Maybe a fruit salad and a few different hot sandwiches at least.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be too difficult. Since this is a small neighborhood, maybe they will take this suggestion.\n#Person2#: Let's try it!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the new coffee shop. #Person2# wants to give the coffee shop a suggestion on its menu.","topic":"coffee shop"}
{"fname":"train_8754","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like music?\n#Person2#: Well, it depends.\n#Person1#: Do you think the music is well-matched?\n#Person2#: No, I think the music is too fast.\n#Person1#: How about the words of the song?\n#Person2#: It sounds nice.\n#Person1#: I like it. Naturally it can arouse your feelings.\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. It's very emotional.\n#Person1#: Of course, and I also like the rhythms.\n#Person2#: Full of energy and hope.\n#Person1#: Really. It's worth listening to and enjoying.\n#Person2#: Certainly it is. It's worth an Academy Award.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a song. They both enjoy it because it's emotionaland full of energy and hope.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_8755","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate to say goodbye, but it's late.\n#Person2#: Can't you stay for a little bit longer, it's only 8.\n#Person1#: I wish I could. But I'm afraid I can't. I've got some serious studying to do. I have to go.\n#Person2#: OK. See you on Today.\n#Person1#: See you on Moday. Have a great weekend.\n#Person2#: You too. Thanks for dropping in.","summary":"#Person2# wants #Person1# to stay but #Person1# has to leave.","topic":"say goodbye"}
{"fname":"train_8756","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear what happened to Mike in Accounts?\n#Person2#: No. What?\n#Person1#: He got arrested on Friday night and spent the night in jail.\n#Person2#: No. Really, what happened?\n#Person1#: Well, it was all a big mistake, actually. He got home on Friday night really late, and apparently he'd been out drinking with some clients, so he was really drunk.\n#Person2#: Was he out with the guys from the bank?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah, they always get really drunk.\n#Person1#: Well, anyway, he'd somehow lost his wallet and his house keys, so he couldn't get in. He lives alone, you know.\n#Person2#: Oh, really. I thought he lived with his wife.\n#Person1#: No, she left him last year.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? Do you know why?\n#Person1#: Hang on, let me finish telling you what happened. Where was I?\n#Person2#: He lost his wallet and keys.\n#Person1#: Oh yes, well, he tried to climb in through the bathroom window, but apparently he slipped and broke the glass with his foot. The neighbors heard him and thought a robbery was in progress, so they called the police.\n#Person2#: Oh, no.\n#Person1#: Yes. So when the cops arrived, they didn't believe his story\n#Person2#: So then what happened?\n#Person1#: Well, when he sobered up, he called someone from work to come and bail him out.\n#Person2#: Well, that's a bit of a tricky situation.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the reason why Mike got arrested. Mike was drunk and lost the house keys. He lived alone so he had to climb in. The neighbors thought it was a robbery, so they called the police.","topic":"get arrested"}
{"fname":"train_8757","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are your weekend arrangements?\n#Person2#: There're many things I can do on weekends.\n#Person1#: What sort of things are you interested in?\n#Person2#: I'm keen on talking short trips to nearby scenic spots. More often than not, I go with some of my friends. By the way, what are your favorites?\n#Person1#: I love swimming and cycling. On Sunday morning I have swimming practice for an hour. In the afternoon, I just ride my bike around the city or along the country roads for almost two hours.\n#Person2#: That's great! I think they do you a lot of good. Where do you swim?\n#Person1#: Mostly in the city's swimming pool. But on occasion, I go to the beach with friends. Well, what do you do at leisure?\n#Person2#: I'm fond of dancing.\n#Person1#: Good. You really know how to enjoy yourself.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their weekend arrangements. #Person1# likes swimming and cycling. #Person2# likes taking short trips to nearby scenic spots and dancing.","topic":"weekend arrangements"}
{"fname":"train_8758","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day.\n#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop.\n#Person2#: Right!\n#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little.\n#Person2#: Ok.\n#Person1#: Hey, Jeanine, get a load of that. It's beautiful.\n#Person2#: Ahahah, and I thought you were tired.\n#Person1#: You know. . I have a weakness for long dresses.\n#Person2#: It sure looks special, looks expensive too.\n#Person1#: Sure does. Hey, can I sponge a little cash of you?\n#Person2#: Don't worry, Mary, I've got you covered.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Jeanine, you are a real pal. Let's go in.","summary":"Mary wants to window shop because of short on cash but finds a beautiful dress. Jeanine will lend her the money.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_8759","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but I'm looking for a gift for my friend.\n#Person2#: Is it a Chinese New Year's gift or a birthday gift?\n#Person1#: Well, it's a wedding gift.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Let me guess. . . something sexy for the new bride on her first night of marriage?\n#Person1#: Basically. But I have no idea what to get! She's American and kind of. . .\n#Person2#: Well-endowed? Don't worry. I have some bras with bigger cup sizes in the back.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a wedding gift. #Person2# recommends some.","topic":"wedding gift"}
{"fname":"train_8760","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do we need for the barbecue?\n#Person2#: Well, I'Ve bought a lot of meat. I'Ve got pork chops, small steaks, chicken wings, and plenty of hot sausages and hamburger patties.\n#Person1#: I can't wait to start cooking! I'Ve bought the grill and charcoal. Do you have enough plates and utensils?\n#Person2#: I think so. I bought some paper plates and cups for people to use. It will save on the washing up!\n#Person1#: And if people drop them, they won't break. We'll need to buy some buns to make hot dogs and hamburgers.\n#Person2#: They sell them at the shop around the corner. We can go and get some in a few minutes.\n#Person1#: I brought some cheese to make cheeseburgers and some onions for the hot dogs. We'll need some tomato ketchup and some barbecue sauce.\n#Person2#: I have the sauce, but remind me to get some ketchup at the shop.\n#Person1#: How long does it take to cook meat on a barbecue?\n#Person2#: It only takes a few minutes. Some people like their meat well done. Others like it rare. The great thing about a barbecue is that everyone can choose how they want their meat cooked.\n#Person1#: They can cook it themselves to make sure it's exactly how they like it.\n#Person2#: I hope you haven't invited any vegetarians!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the preparations for the barbecue. They've got meat, utensils and paper plates, and are going to buy some buns and ketchup.","topic":"barbecue"}
{"fname":"train_8761","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have worked in your present company for five years.\n#Person2#: Yes, I do.\n#Person1#: Why do you want to resign?\n#Person2#: As you know I serve as a secretary in my present company, I really want to look for a more challenging opportunity.\n#Person1#: What kind of work are you interested in?\n#Person2#: Just as you advertised in the newspaper.\n#Person1#: So you are interested in our company.\n#Person2#: Yes, what's more, your company is one of the largest and best trading companies in this line of business.","summary":"#Person2# wants a more challenging opportunity rather than the current job as a secretary and is interested in #Person1#'s company.","topic":"job opportunity"}
{"fname":"train_8762","dialogue":"#Person1#: hello, this is the International Student Office. My name is Leah. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to speak to the Ms. Collins, please.\n#Person1#: ok. Can I ask who is calling, please?\n#Person2#: this is Nathaniel Brown.\n#Person1#: and what is your call regarding?\n#Person2#: I'd like to talk to her about my accommodation situation.\n#Person1#: ok, I'll try and put you through. Please hold.\n#Person2#: ok.\n#Person1#: . . . sorry, her line is busy at the moment. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: sure. Can you have her call me back on my cell phone number?\n#Person1#: ok. What's your number?\n#Person2#: it's 0-7- 7-8- 7-3- 6-7- 6-8- 8.\n#Person1#: let me repeat that back to you. That's zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, double six, double eight.\n#Person2#: no, there's no double six at the of the number. It's just zero, double seven, eight, seven, three, six, seven, six, double eight.\n#Person1#: I got it. When should I have her call you back?\n#Person2#: anytime before 6 pm tonight.\n#Person1#: ok, Nathaniel. I'll have Ms. Collins call you back sometime tonight before 6 pm.\n#Person2#: thank you!\n#Person1#: bye!\n#Person2#: bye!","summary":"Nathaniel wants to talk to Ms. Collins but she is busy. Leah takes Nathaniel's number and will have Ms. Collins call back before 6 pm.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_8763","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you sure Lucy has it bad for you? If she does, she will certainly bend over backwards for you. But if she doesn't, it would be a job to change her.\n#Person2#: I don't know whether she has it bad for me, but she enjoys being with me.\n#Person1#: And do you really love her?\n#Person2#: I think I do. I don't think I can be happier with another girl.","summary":"#Person1# wants to know if Lucy loves #Person2#. #Person2# is not sure.","topic":"love"}
{"fname":"train_8764","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I want to know what's your price per dozen for exercise books?\n#Person2#: 15 dollars per dozen\n#Person1#: Oh, it's rather too high. We have another offer for a similar one at a much lower price.\n#Person2#: However, the quality of our exercise books is better than others. I can assure you that our price is the most favorable. A trial will convince you of my words.\n#Person1#: If you can go a little lower, I'd be able to give you an order on the spot.\n#Person2#: This price of yours is out of the question. You must know that the cost of production has risen a great deal in recent years.\n#Person1#: I hope you'll give a second thought to it.\n#Person2#: We'll have to discuss the problem later.\n#Person1#: What about if we order a large amount of exercise books?\n#Person2#: Could you give me an idea of how larger an amount you want?\n#Person1#: About 300 dozens.\n#Person2#: Then, let me check. For the large quantity you ask, considering the cost of raw materials, I think 13 dollar is our bottom line. And I can assure you this is the lowest price in the market in nowadays.\n#Person1#: OK. That's a deal.","summary":"#Person1# wants to have a lower price for exercise books. #Person2# refuses at first but agrees after #Person1# promises to order a large amount about 300 dozens.","topic":"price"}
{"fname":"train_8765","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, miss. I don't think we need the MP4 any more. We would like to refund it.\n#Person2#: May I see your receipt?\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: I am sorry, sir. You bought it 2 weeks ago, and you can only refund it in one week.","summary":"#Person1# wants to refund the MP4 but #Person2# refuses.","topic":"refund"}
{"fname":"train_8766","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I would like to cash my travelers'check. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Sure. How do you like your money?\n#Person2#: In tens and twenties, please.\n#Person1#: No problem. Here you are.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to cash the check.","topic":"cash the check"}
{"fname":"train_8767","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got your invitation yet?\n#Person2#: My invitation? No, I haven't. My invitation to what?\n#Person1#: The house warming party.\n#Person2#: Whose house warming party is it?\n#Person1#: Tom and Bill Smith. They are both working now you know? And they've bought a new house.\n#Person2#: Oh, they have? I didn't know. I haven't seen Tom lately.\n#Person1#: It's out in the suburbs.\n#Person2#: Have you seen the house?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have. I went out with them last weekend.\n#Person2#: Is it nice?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. There are three bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a big kitchen. There's also a garden.\n#Person2#: Well, that does sound nice. Have they moved in yet?\n#Person1#: They are moving today. Tom's taken the day off. He's rented a truck, and they should have all their furniture in the house tonight.\n#Person2#: When are they going to have the party?\n#Person1#: Next Saturday night. You should get your invitation today or tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Wow, that would be something to look forward to.","summary":"Tom and Bill have bought a new house and will throw a house warming party. #Person1# has seen the house and got invited. #Person2# hasn't got the invitation yet.","topic":"new house"}
{"fname":"train_8768","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am afraid I have some bad news for you. It's about our order contract O5TSWAL.\n#Person2#: What's the problem?\n#Person1#: The goods arrived half a month later than scheduled. What's more, five cases were found broken and unit inside seriously damaged.\n#Person2#: Really? That's something unexpected. You see, all our exports were strictly inspected before shipment. The goods were in perfect condition when they left.\n#Person1#: But then there were some cracks in a number of cases. Almost all the bottom of the cases were loose.\n#Person2#: That could have happened in the course of transit or unloading, due to rough handling.\n#Person1#: But our surveyors found the damage was caused by poor packing.\n#Person2#: But there is nothing wrong with our packing. Our cartons are standard export ones and we also enforced them with straps.\n#Person1#: But you filled the cartons too full and the straps are not strong enough. When they were rehandled, some of them were broken.\n#Person2#: I don't think the stevedores could have handled them with great care.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that their surveyors found the damage to their goods was caused by poor packing. #Person2# blames the stevedores for the damage.","topic":"broken goods"}
{"fname":"train_8769","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Be with you in just a moment, Madam... Yes, now may I help?\n#Person1#: Yes, erm, I'd like to book a holiday somewhere in Britain.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Were you thinking of any special place in particular?\n#Person1#: Well, I don't know really. Can you recommend anywhere?\n#Person2#: Well, there's London, of course.\n#Person1#: Well, no, no. I've been to London already. I think I'm looking for theatres and, erm, some of your pubs.\n#Person2#: Let me think now. There's Salisbury, there's Chichester. Chichester's got a very famous theatre. And of course York, very famous for its York Minster the Cathedral. Yeh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh in Scotland.\n#Person1#: Oh, I've not been to Scotland before. So, I mean, what have you got for Edinburgh?\n#Person2#: Well, let me look that up ... here we are. Exeter, Edinburgh. Now we've got a three-day inclusive trip erm.., that's by coach and that would cost you $ 92.50, about $150. Alternatively, now just a moment. There's another three-day trip going by train, that's a tiny bit more expensive... also what we call inclusive.\n#Person1#: Yeh ... erm, how much is that one?\n#Person2#: That's $ 100, about $160.\n#Person1#: What about the accommodation that goes with that trip?\n#Person2#: Well, that is inclusive. It means... It's a three-star hotel, which is pretty good quality, right in the center of town. We've had a lot of customers who've stayed there and they have been perfectly happy. Er, it is what we call bed and breakfast though. Would that be all right?\n#Person1#: Oh, that would suit me fine, because I'd like to try some of that Scottish food, that haggis, whatever it is... so... so... that...\n#Person2#: Of course, so when would you like to go? This 3-day trip by train is only available in mid-week. That would be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Would that suit you?\n#Person1#: Wonderful.\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# wants to book a holiday in Britain. #Person2# recommends several places and #Person1# chooses a three-day trip to Edinburgh because she has never been there before. #Person1# asks about the accommodation that goes with the trip and feels satisfied.","topic":"trip"}
{"fname":"train_8770","dialogue":"#Person1#: To collect a data for my report, I need to talk to someone who knows that small city very well. I was told that you lived there for quite a long time.\n#Person2#: Oh, I wish I could help, but I was only a child then.","summary":"#Person1# wants to collect data. #Person2# may not be helpful.","topic":"collect data"}
{"fname":"train_8771","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you all right? You look off color.\n#Person2#: I'm OK. I feel a bit tired. That's all.\n#Person1#: That is because you work too hard, I suppose.\n#Person2#: I guess so. Do you remember the new student in my class?\n#Person1#: The boy from Haiti?\n#Person2#: Yes, he is having a hard time communicating since he doesn't speak much English.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other students from immigrant families in your class?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. This year we have a Korean, a Japanese, and a Chinese student. I spend a lot of time with them so that they can catch up.\n#Person1#: I know. It's very kind of you to help them with their studies.\n#Person2#: But it's really rewarding to see them make progress and fit well into the group.\n#Person1#: That's true.","summary":"#Person2# thinks it's tired to help international students with their studies but rewarding to see these students make progress. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"teach students"}
{"fname":"train_8772","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Today I'm interviewing Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Now Joshua, what time do you go to school?\n#Person2#: Eight O'clock.\n#Person1#: Eight O'clock. And do you go by yourself, or on a school bus?\n#Person2#: No, I have a group that goes with me.\n#Person1#: So you go with a group?\n#Person2#: Uh-huh.\n#Person1#: Now what kinds of things do you take to school?\n#Person2#: I take my taiso fuku, that is gym clothes, and I take my backpack and my books [ Oh, okay. ] and stuff like that.\n#Person1#: Okay and what is the first thing you do when you get to school?\n#Person2#: We do 'kiritsu, rei.'\n#Person1#: 'Kiritsu' and 'rei.' Now what are those?\n#Person2#: It means 'stand up, bow.'\n#Person1#: Stand up and bow.\n#Person2#: Uh-huh.\n#Person1#: And what do you study at school?\n#Person2#: We study kokugo, that is writing and reading and stuff like that [ Okay ], and sansu, that's math. [ Okay. ]. And, let's see ..., we do gym too.\n#Person1#: Okay, and where do you eat lunch? Do you have a lunchroom or cafeteria?\n#Person2#: No, we eat in our classroom.\n#Person1#: You eat in your classroom! [ Yeah. ]. Oh wow. That is very interesting. Now what time do you come home from school?\n#Person2#: We come home sometimes at 3:00 and sometimes at 2:00.\n#Person1#: Okay, well thank you very much Joshua.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Joshua talks about when and how he goes to school, what he brings to school, what he does, and how he eats at school.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_8773","dialogue":"#Person1#: How soon do I have to leave my room?\n#Person2#: Normally it's by 12 at noon on the day you leave.\n#Person1#: Well, you see, my plane doesn't go till half past five tomorrow afternoon.\n#Person2#: I see. Which room is it, madam?\n#Person1#: Room 577, my name is Browning.\n#Person2#: Ah, yes, Mrs. Browning. You may keep your room then till 2 pm, if you wish.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's nice. By the way, how long will it take to get to the airport from here?\n#Person2#: It's usually a 90-minute ride. But you'd better set off at 2:30 in case there is a traffic jam on the way.","summary":"Mrs. Browning's plane will leave at 5:30 and asks about the distance to the airport. #Person2# allows her to keep the room until 2.","topic":"keep the room"}
{"fname":"train_8774","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this seat taken?\n#Person2#: It is now. Take a seat.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I had been waiting for over two hours for the bus to come.\n#Person2#: Yeah. The bus broke down about 50 miles back. Actually, the bus driver lost control of the bus when he split hot chocolate on himself, and then as he tried to regain control of the bus, he hit a rock and the bus blew a tire.\n#Person1#: Uh. Are you sure this bus in safe?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure if it's safe, but you can't beat the price of the trip.\n#Person1#: So, where are you from?\n#Person2#: To tell the truth, I really don't know.\n#Person1#: Uh, what do you mean?\n#Person2#: Well, you see, I was adopted when I was a baby. I was told that I was born in New York City, but I can't be sure about that. Then, my new parents raised me in a small town Texas. I'm sure you've never heard of it.\n#Person1#: Oh.\n#Person2#: My parents, Fred and Norma, had a farm, so I grew up milking cows and herding sheep. Actually, I'm on my way to visit them now.\n#Person1#: You mean back to Texas?\n#Person2#: Oh no. They sold that farm years ago when they discovered oil on their property. They live on a ranch right outside of Las Vegas. Beautiful place with a pool ...\n#Person1#: Las Vegas. Las Vegas? I thought this bus was heading to Chicago ... in the opposite direction!\n#Person2#: Ah. You're on the wrong bus.\n#Person1#: I got to get off.\n#Person2#: Hey, relax. Spend a weekend with me and my parents on the ranch. I can teach you how to milk a cow or something.\n#Person1#: I have to get off.\n#Person2#: Relax. Anyway, once this bus left the station, it ain't gonna stop until the next stop ... three hours from now. The driver got really upset when the last passenger made a similar mistake. Hey, sit and relax. Let me tell you about farm. I have plenty of stories.","summary":"#Person1# waited for over two hours for the bus. #Person2# tells #Person1# the bus had an accident. #Person2# talks about #Person2#'s experience and invites #Person1# to Las Vegas. #Person1# finds that #Person1# is on the wrong bus and wants to get off. #Person2# suggests not doing so.","topic":"take a bus"}
{"fname":"train_8775","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, man. What happened here?\n#Person2#: What's wrong?\n#Person1#: Someone ran a pen through the dryer, and now all of my clothes AND the dryer are a real mess.\n#Person2#: Ugh. Wow. That's rough. Well, I have to go. I'm playing tennis with Jacob in a few minutes.\n#Person1#: NO! No way! Wait, wait. What about the mess?\n#Person2#: Well, uh, what clothes did you have in there?\n#Person1#: I had two of my ...\n#Person2#: They weren't mine?! Uh ...\n#Person1#: Listen. I had two of my new shirts, a pair of shorts, and some running socks, and one of your work shirts.\n#Person2#: No way!\n#Person1#: And from the looks of the pen stain, you are the one who probably left a pen in your pocket from work.\n#Person2#: Oooh. Uh ...\n#Person1#: Yeah.\n#Person2#: How do you know?\n#Person1#: Here's the pen, and it has your company logo on it.\n#Person2#: Oh. Uh ...\n#Person1#: So, look, here. Here's your phone.\n#Person2#: My phone? For what?\n#Person1#: Call your friends and tell them you're going to be late. And try using this hairspray. It'll help get the ink stains out of the dryer.\n#Person2#: Oohhh. Well, yeah, I guess it was my fault. Um, how about if I take you to buy some new clothes after I get back?\n#Person1#: Okay. I'd appreciate that, but please, be more careful next time.\n#Person2#: Okay. Sorry.\n#Person1#: Love ya.","summary":"#Person1# finds it's #Person2# who left the pen in the pocket and made the clothes and the dryer a mess. #Person2# admits it and will buy #Person1# new clothes after playing tennis.","topic":"pen stain"}
{"fname":"train_8776","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you having a problem?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have to do a research paper for history. There's a major book that I need, but I can't find it.\n#Person1#: Did you try the card list?\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's not there.\n#Person1#: Well, if it's a recent book, it won't be in the card list. All information about books since 1995 is in the computer. I advise you to try that.\n#Person2#: No wonder! This book is published in 1998.\n#Person1#: All you have to do is to type in the title or the writer's name.\n#Person2#: Do you mean it will tell me whether the book is out or not?\n#Person1#: Yes, it will. It will also give you the due date if it is out. If the book is in the library, it will tell you where you can find the book.","summary":"#Person2# needs a book but can't find it. #Person1# explains the reason and advises #Person2# to search for it on the computer.","topic":"find a book"}
{"fname":"train_8777","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you free this evening? Would you like to come with me to the International Center?\n#Person2#: I remember receiving their calendar of activities in my campus mailbox a week ago. I didn't really look at it, though. Isn't that where they organize parties and trips for foreign students?\n#Person1#: Not only for foreign students. The International Center's activities are intended for all students. They set up conversation tutorials for a variety of languages, and through the Center's Host Family Program, you can visit the home of a local family.\n#Person2#: Now that you mention it, it would be nice to meet more people from this area. I find the customs of this country really confusing sometimes. But also there are times when I need to talk to people who come from other countries as I do. I'll bet a lot of them feel the way I do.\n#Person1#: Of course. You are not the only person who is new around here. Take me. My family lives 500 miles away from here. That isn't another country, but it is a long distance. The center is a good place for meeting people who can tell you how to get to know this city. And if you ever feel lonely, you can go over there and find someone to chat with. On weekday nights, they don't close until 11:30.\n#Person2#: I guess it's worth visiting. Did you say you are going there tonight?\n#Person1#: Uh-huh, to a coffee hour at eight.\n#Person2#: All right. I'll come, too. I might as well see what the International Center is like. How about meeting me in front of the library and we'll walk there together?\n#Person1#: Sure. See you then.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the International Center where they can talk to people and get to know this city. #Person2# thinks it's worth visiting and will go with #Person1# tonight.","topic":"International Center"}
{"fname":"train_8778","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Jonason speaking.\n#Person2#: Hello, Jonason, I am Kasy. I am sorry to tell you that I may not attend your birthday party this weekend.\n#Person1#: Oh, what's up?\n#Person2#: Nothing much.., but...\n#Person1#: What's happened then?\n#Person2#: I have an important exam at that time.\n#Person1#: If so, I think we can hold the party ahead of time. What do you think about it?\n#Person2#: Yeah, It is a good idea. I can't agree more.\n#Person1#: Great and I wish you success.\n#Person2#: Thank you, happy birthday to you.","summary":"Kasy can't attend Jonason's birthday party because of the exam. Jonason will hold the party ahead of time.","topic":"birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_8779","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't show you the apartment at the moment, because the tenant is still living in it. It's really a lovely place, with a big kitchen and a sunny window, for only two hundred dollars a month.\n#Person2#: Sounds good, but we really can't rent an apartment without seeing it first.","summary":"#Person1# can't show #Person2# the apartment, so #Person2# can't rent it.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_8780","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, That's a really nice outfit you have on. \n#Person2#: Why, thank you. I wasn't sure if it looked okay or not. I can't believe all the words the salesgirl said. \n#Person1#: Oh, you look stunning. Your dress really goes well with your shoes. \n#Person2#: I'm glad that you think so. I thought it might be a bit too revealing. \n#Person1#: No, not at all. It looks really classy on you. Where did you pick that up? \n#Person2#: I got it on sale down at the department store. \n#Person1#: When did you go there? \n#Person2#: I was just there a couple of days ago. You know, you should go down there too. They have a lot of stylish clothes on sale. \n#Person1#: I might just do that. What style of clothes do they have? \n#Person2#: Anything you want. They have both casual and formal styles. \n#Person1#: I was hoping to get a few new ties for my collection. \n#Person2#: That's a good idea. Some of your ties are pretty outdated. \n#Person1#: Well, I spent a lot of money on getting my shirts tailor-made, so I couldn't afford to buy any new ties. \n#Person2#: Anyways, are you going to the party tonight? \n#Person1#: Yes, I am. Say, are you going to wear that outfit to the party? \n#Person2#: I don't think so. It is a little too formal. I'm probably going to wear something more laid back. \n#Person1#: Me too. I will probably go dressed in a T-shirt and jeans. \n#Person2#: I guess that you will really be dressing down. \n#Person1#: That's my style when I'm not in the office. \n#Person2#: Good point. I suppose that we all have our own individual styles. ","summary":"#Person1# praises #Person2#'s outfit. #Person2# suggests that #Person1# should go to the department store and get some new ties but #Person1# doesn't have enough money. They also discuss what to wear for the party.","topic":"individual styles"}
{"fname":"train_8781","dialogue":"#Person1#: At their last meeting, the stockholders voted unanimously to block the merger of our company with Blycore. All the executive committee was in favor of the merger. . . I don't understand how the stockholders could have so much power to throw a wrench in the plans. . . \n#Person2#: If they all unite on a certain issue, it's the stockholders who have the final say. You'd think it might be our CEO or the workers, but in fact, the stockholders control the money so they have the most power. \n#Person1#: Is it really that simple? It doesn't seem very efficient to run things that way. . . \n#Person2#: It might not be the most efficient, but if you think about it, it makes pretty good sense. The stockholders are our investors. They own the capital in our company, so they should have say about what is done with the company. \n#Person1#: I guess I'd buy that. . . ","summary":"#Person1# doesn't understand how the stockholders can throw a wrench in the plans. #Person2# explains it to #Person1#.","topic":"stockholders"}
{"fname":"train_8782","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am so happy to know that the promotion campaign for our new product is very successful. We just made a record sale this season. \n#Person2#: That is very encouraging news. I heard that the marketing department has done a three months research, they sent the feedback information to the research and development center by the end of every month. That is to say, the R&D center redesigned the product twice before it was launched into the market. \n#Person1#: It is not an easy job. How do you like the advertisement for the new product? \n#Person2#: That is the best one I have seen. I am sure our target customers, young people will love it. \n#Person1#: Certainly. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their successful new product which made a record sale and there is much efforts behind it.","topic":"record sale"}
{"fname":"train_8783","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you speak English? \n#Person2#: Yes I can. I speak it very well. \n#Person1#: Where did you learn it? \n#Person2#: I lived in England when I was a child. \n#Person1#: What else can you speak? \n#Person2#: Well, I know a little Italian. ","summary":"#Person2# can speak English and a little Italian.","topic":"language"}
{"fname":"train_8784","dialogue":"#Person1#: Earning extra income on the Internet is easier than you might think. After I started selling traditional craft items on the Internet last year, I have really been able to make bank doing something I love. \n#Person2#: Is that right? I hear all these horror stories of internet business crashing because there is not enough of a customer base yet. How can you be sure your idea will cash in? \n#Person1#: To run a successful internet business, it requires a little research and relatively small investment. You've got to have a good idea of some kind of product that is in demand or would be popular. \n#Person2#: That's marketing research. . . . But what about getting started once you have an idea? \n#Person1#: After you have your great idea, then you can set up shop by registering a domain name, creating a website, an email address, and a hosting service. If you want to go all out on your website, you can put together shopping cart technology, but that can be pricey to start out with. \n#Person2#: Sounds like a lot of work! \n#Person1#: Anything worth doing takes work. Money doesn't grow on trees. . . . Most of us have to work for it. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks internet business is easy but #Person2# doubts that. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to run it successfully. #Person2# thinks it's a lot of work while #Person1# thinks it worths doing.","topic":"internet business"}
{"fname":"train_8785","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like music? \n#Person2#: Well, it depends. \n#Person1#: Do you think the music is well-matched? \n#Person2#: No, I think the music is too fast. \n#Person1#: How about the words of the song? \n#Person2#: It sounds nice. \n#Person1#: I like it. Naturally it can arouse your feelings. \n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. It's very emotional. \n#Person1#: Of course, and I also like the rhythms. \n#Person2#: Full of energy and hope. \n#Person1#: Really. It's worth listening to and enjoying. \n#Person2#: Certainly it is. It's worth an Academy Award. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talks about a song. They both enjoy it because it's emotional and full of energy and hope.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_8786","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your favorite movie? \n#Person2#: My favorite movie is Superbad. \n#Person1#: Oh, why is that? \n#Person2#: It's the funniest movie that I've ever seen. \n#Person1#: That's true. It is a very funny movie. \n#Person2#: You've seen it before? \n#Person1#: Yes, I saw that movie the first day it came out in theaters. \n#Person2#: Didn't you laugh through the whole movie? I did. \n#Person1#: Me too. That movie brought tears to my eyes. \n#Person2#: Mine too. \n#Person1#: I have it on DVD at my house if you want to come over and watch it. \n#Person2#: Sure, let's go. ","summary":"#Person2#'s favorite movie is Superbad because it's funny. #Person1# also likes it and invites #Person2# to watch together.","topic":"favorite movie"}
{"fname":"train_8787","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm not satisfied with it.\n#Person2#: Why not? What's wrong with it?\n#Person1#: Sometimes it goes fast and sometimes it goes slow, and the alarm doesn't work either.\n#Person2#: Would you like another one?\n#Person1#: No, can I have my money back?\n#Person2#: Emm, have you got a receipt?\n#Person1#: A receipt?\n#Person2#: Yes, I must see your receipt. You can't have your money back without a receipt.\n#Person1#: Though I'm not certain, but I think I've lost it.","summary":"#Person1# isn't satisfied with the product. #Person2# needs to see the receipt to give the money back.","topic":"refund"}
{"fname":"train_8788","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, you're learning to drive, aren't you? Do you go to the AA driving school?\n#Person2#: Actually, it's called the ABC driving school.\n#Person1#: Is it expensive?\n#Person2#: I've had 10 lessons already and each one is 14 pounds.\n#Person1#: I see. And is the teachers car new?\n#Person2#: Yes, and it's not a big car, so parking is easy.\n#Person1#: Where are you going to take your driving test?\n#Person2#: I failed it last a week.\n#Person1#: Did you hit something or?\n#Person2#: The traffic lights were red, but I didn't see them and I couldn't brake in time.\n#Person1#: Never mind. You can take the test again. Tell me about your teacher. Is he friendly?\n#Person2#: He's OK. He's quite young and interesting to talk to but my father will give me my next lessons. He's cheaper.","summary":"#Person1# asks Peter about the driving school Peter goes to. Peter failed the driving test last week and will learn from his father.","topic":"driving school"}
{"fname":"train_8789","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now we have five-day classes every week, so we have more spare time than before.\n#Person2#: How do you spend your time, Timmy?\n#Person1#: I have interest in playing the violin and I'll continue to practice playing it.\n#Person2#: Do you often take part in a concert?\n#Person1#: Yes, I like to listen to some music. At present, my major objective is to learn from others.\n#Person2#: Do you like classical music or pop?\n#Person1#: I like both. How do you spend your spare time then, Lily?\n#Person2#: Playing the piano is my favorite activity.\n#Person1#: Our hobbies are similar to each other. I hope we can often exchange experience together.\n#Person2#: So do I. But I am weak in the theory of music.\n#Person1#: Me too. Would you like to go with me to visit my uncle? He's a professor of the institute of music.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to go with you. I would ask him for his advice.","summary":"Lily and Timmy are discussing their arrangement of spare time and fine they have similar hobbies in music. They hope to exchange their experience together.","topic":"similar hobby"}
{"fname":"train_8790","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, do you live in the red house at the end of the road?\n#Person2#: Yes, I live in that house with my parents and my sister. And we also have a dog.\n#Person1#: Do you take your dog for a walk everyday?\n#Person2#: No, my father takes the dog for a walk on Sunday, and I take the dog for a walk on Friday. My mom and my sister walk him on the other workdays.\n#Person1#: Who walks the dog on Saturday?\n#Person2#: On Saturday, we all go to the park and the dog comes with us.\n#Person1#: Do you help with the housework?\n#Person2#: Yes. My mom and my sister do the laundry. My father does the cooking and I sweep the floor.","summary":"#Person1# and Peter talk about Peter's house, Peter's dog walking, and the housework division in his family.","topic":"housework"}
{"fname":"train_8791","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong with you? You look disappointed.\n#Person2#: I am. I was surfing the web and my computer crashed again. Yesterday I couldn't get my word processing program to run. It's driving me crazy.\n#Person1#: Did you lose any work when it crashed?\n#Person2#: Nothing important. I backed up everything on disk. But I'm such a fool when it comes to computers. I can't understand.\n#Person1#: Don't say so, please. You are a brain but you don't have gotten advanced computer, you know? It's not surprising that you have problems with it. Can you start it again?\n#Person2#: I can't, Myron. It's like being totally crashed. I also asked Ron about it, but he didn't have time to help.\n#Person1#: Do you want me to take a look at it for you? Maybe I can find the problem.\n#Person2#: Would you? That would be great. You are the baddest man around, Myron.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I think.","summary":"#Person2# is disappointed because the computer crashed. Myron thinks maybe he can find the problem for #Person2#.","topic":"computer"}
{"fname":"train_8792","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on, why do you stop your car here? It's still a long way from the town.\n#Person2#: I didn't stop the car. The car stopped itself. Let me have a look and find out what the matter is.\n#Person1#: Is it out of gas? It was running so well.\n#Person2#: Out of gas? Yeah, it's possible. Oh, yes, it is.\n#Person1#: But there is no one around and not a building in sight. How can we get some gas?\n#Person2#: Don't worry. Just stand by the road. Wave your hands when the next car comes. We are sure to get some gas from others.\n#Person1#: It's getting dark. I'm afraid we can't get to the town before dark.\n#Person2#: Take it easy. We are sure to get to the town and spend our night in a comfortable hotel.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2#'s car is out of gas. #Person1# is worried but #Person2# thinks they'll get some gas from the next car.","topic":"gas"}
{"fname":"train_8793","dialogue":"#Person1#: The bathroom looks lovely. Did you redecorate it yourself or did you get someone in to do it for you?\n#Person2#: I did it myself. I went online and found a lot of website devoted to home improvement. Then I went to DIY shop and bought everything I needed. I ' m sure I saved a lot of money by doing it myself and it was fun too. I learnt a lot by doing it myself.\n#Person1#: So, let ' s see. You have put new tiles on the floor and replaced a few tiles on the walls. You ' ve also added a small cupboard for toiletries. The bath, shower, and washbasin are the same as before, aren ' t they?\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. I gave them a good clean. They are in good condition and don ' t need to be replaced.\n#Person1#: How long did it take you to do the tiling.\n#Person2#: As I hadn ' t done it before, I had to keep referring to the instruction I got from the internet. Doing the floor tiles took a whole day-from early morning to right through to the evening. Then I spent a few hours replacing the cracked wall tiles. Putting the cupboard up took about an hour, so it took me two days altogether.\n#Person1#: I think you ' Ve done a very good job. As least as good as a professional would do. Perhaps I can convince you to redo my bathroom?\n#Person2#: You ' ll be lucky! However, I ' ll print out the informatin I got from the internet and you can do it yourself.","summary":"#Person1# admires the decoration of #Person2#'s bathroom. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to decorate the bathroom independently.","topic":"decoration of bathroom"}
{"fname":"train_8794","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lily, I am terribly sorry about this. But we have to put off or cancel tomorrow's meeting.\n#Person2#: Cancelled? That's just can't happen!\n#Person1#: Sorry to say, but nothing can be done. The equipment broke down and can't be fixed till Friday.\n#Person2#: Oh, I hope it be fixed on Friday.","summary":"#Person1# regretfully informs Lily of the cancellation of tomorrow's meeting.","topic":"the cancellation of meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8795","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Is this the Roley Hotel?\n#Person2#: Yes, madam. May I help you?\n#Person1#: Yes. I ' m calling from Westwood and Westwood Attorneys. I need to make a reservation for Mr. Alex Brent.\n#Person2#: Fine, madam. When will Mr. Brent be arriving, and how many nights will he be staying?","summary":"#Person1# phones to make a reservation for Mr. Brent. #Person2# helps her.","topic":"hotel reservation"}
{"fname":"train_8796","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our Afghan customers wanna buy China's tea. I am thinking of placing an order with you.\n#Person2#: Which tea do you prefer, black or jasmine tea?\n#Person1#: I like both. Could you show me some samples?\n#Person2#: Of course, here you are. These are Black tea from Anti, Oolong tea from Guangdong, Oolong tea from Fujisan and Longing tea from Xinu. The new products are Curls Black tea, Crushed Black tea and so on. They are the best sellers in many countries.\n#Person1#: Oh, such a variety. All of them are excellent both in color and flavour. No wonder our people like China ' s tea better than any other kind. Could you give me some idea of the prices?\n#Person2#: Here is our price list. All the prices on the list are subject to our final confirmation. You can see the prices are reasonable.\n#Person1#: I'd like you to quote me CIF Karachi.\n#Person2#: Right. Could you tell us the quantity you require so that we can work out the offer?\n#Person1#: Yes. I want 500 kilograms of Black tea from Anti, 200 kilograms of Jasmine tea from Hangzhou and 100 kilograms of Crushed Black tea, first grade.\n#Person2#: Good. We will make the offer tomorrow afternoon. Is that all right?\n#Person1#: Yes. See you tomorrow afternoon.","summary":"#Person1# wants to purchase China's tea from #Person2#. #Person2# gives an introduction to some samples. #Person1# decides to order Black tea from Anti, Jasmine tea from Hangzhou, and Crushed Black tea, first grade.","topic":"purchase of China's tea"}
{"fname":"train_8797","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Do you exchange foreign money here?\n#Person1#: Yes. Our bank is authorized to deal with foreign exchange.\n#Person2#: What kinds of currency do you change?\n#Person1#: We can change only three kinds of currency, USD, Japanese Yen and HK Dollar in our savings office.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me what the exchange rate for USD is today?\n#Person1#: The buying rate is 826. 44 yuan for 100 dollars.\n#Person2#: I want to change some Us dollars to cover my expense here.\n#Person1#: Please go to Counter No. 2, the foreign exchange counter. It's over there.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# wants to exchange the money to some US dollars in the bank. #Person1# offers guidance.","topic":"currency exchange"}
{"fname":"train_8798","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English?\n#Person2#: Yes, that ' s right. After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK. My major was English, and my minor was business studies. I completed my BA in 2004.\n#Person1#: Yes, I ' m pleased to see that you also got a distinction.\n#Person2#: Yes that ' s right. I ' Ve always enjoyed studying. My friends say I ' m a bit of a bookworm, but my father always pushed us to succeed academically.\n#Person1#: Well, it looks like his encouragement paid off Rebecca. So how about extracurricular activities at University?\n#Person2#: Well I ' Ve always been keen on writing, so I became the editor for the University student magazine, which I really loved. Also I volunteered for a group called Shelter, to help the homeless in York.\n#Person1#: What did that involve?\n#Person2#: Providing warm meals and shelter, especially in the winter months. I found it really fulfilling to be part of that group.\n#Person1#: I ' m sure. Okay, now let ' s move on to your work experience, shall we?\n#Person2#: Yes, okay.","summary":"Rebecca shares her study experience and extracurricular activities at university with #Person1#.","topic":"discussion on university experience"}
{"fname":"train_8799","dialogue":"#Person1#: Last week, we had a performance review on all the staff in our department in last quarter. Stevens, can you provide more information about the performance review?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. Most of us had positive review in last quarter. Take Fred and David for examples. Both of them try their best to achieve the best. Their progress is distinct, especially in last quarter.\n#Person1#: They are popular in and out of our department. Fred is easygoing, while David is cautious in working.\n#Person2#: All these say a lot for their characters.\n#Person1#: So, I want to recommend them for a raise. Fred is promoted to be the assistant of manager in marketing department and David to be director of office.","summary":"Stevens praises Fred and David due to their distinct progress in last week's performance review. Then #Person1# announces the promotion of them.","topic":"the performance review"}
{"fname":"train_8800","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Kevin. I hate to do this, but I have to cancel our appointment.\n#Person2#: Oh, no! Why? I was looking forward to seeing you at my new place.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I really wanted to come, too. But something unexpected in Shanghai have come up. I have to fly out for a few days, but I'll be back soon.\n#Person2#: No problem. Call me when you get back.\n#Person1#: I should have some free time next week. Say, next Wednesday evening?\n#Person2#: That's good for me, but do you think you'll be back by then? I'd really like to see you.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I'm expecting to come back on Tuesday.\n#Person2#: Great! That's settled then.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# tells Kevin #Person1# has to cancel their appointment due to something unexpected. Then they make an appointment on Wednesday evening.","topic":"cancellation of the appointment"}
{"fname":"train_8801","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this survey conducted by a website. A quarter of the employees will spend an average of 10 minutes everyday online doing personal things. Hi, Francis, what about you?\n#Person2#: Well, I just spend 15 minutes as so checking my stock bonds and booking an air ticket for my mother. Anyway, I have done all my work and it is about the time to leave.\n#Person1#: Though our company doesn't have a return policy, limiting the personal use of internet, I don't think the boss will like us to do that.\n#Person2#: Certainly, work always comes first.\n#Person1#: But it is lucky for us. The company computers don't have software keeping tracks of websites we visit. I have shopped too often online these days.\n#Person2#: Well, keep a low profile.","summary":"#Person1# and Francis talk about the personal use of the Internet at the company. #Person1# feels lucky they are not monitored.","topic":"personal use of Internet"}
{"fname":"train_8802","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are these your text books? Biochemistry, General Ecology, Botany, Cell Genetics, Molecular Genetics. . .\n#Person2#: Yes. I gotta review all of them for the final exam. It is just around the corner.\n#Person1#: Oh, right! Do you have many exams at the end of each semester?\n#Person2#: That depends. Some semesters have many, some don't. And some courses don't have exams but only ask for papers. That's easy.\n#Person1#: And when do you prepare for your final exam?\n#Person2#: Honestly speaking, most students prepare it one month before the exam.\n#Person1#: Really? You only review your lessons in one month? Does it work?\n#Person2#: Of course, it's useful. And it's very crucial to have the copies of teacher's notes, because most questions in the exam are based on them.\n#Person1#: Wow, and all the key points are included in them? You're so smart!\n#Person2#: But the exam is not as simple as you may imagine. We have to stay up late.\n#Person1#: Do you have the classrooms open for the whole night?\n#Person2#: Yes, some people even pack up his bed quilt and sleep there. That's a little bit crazy.","summary":"#Person2# shares with #Person1# the preparation techniques for the final exam.","topic":" final exam preparation"}
{"fname":"train_8803","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't we Chinese have our own Valentine's Day?\n#Person2#: Of course we have. It's on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month.\n#Person1#: Oh? Why is that day?\n#Person2#: It is said that the Cowherd and the Spinster, the lover stars in heaven, can only meet on the seventh Eve, so this day has become the Lover's Day.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the Chinese Lover's Day.","topic":"Chinese Lover's Day"}
{"fname":"train_8804","dialogue":"#Person1#: what's the matter with you? You look so upset and tired.\n#Person2#: My father failed in business.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's really tough.\n#Person2#: Maybe it is the most difficult period of my family have experienced.\n#Person1#: I can understand. By the way, is there anyway I can help?\n#Person2#: No, not now. I have found a part-time job. So perhaps I can help my family to come over the difficulties.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's so great, bless you! if you need me, I'll always be there.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# feels upset because of the family financial crisis. #Person1# sympathizes with #Person2#.","topic":"family financial predicament"}
{"fname":"train_8805","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mark, did you catch the game last night?\n#Person2#: No, I was out. Was it worth watching?\n#Person1#: You didn't hear? Spain won, two to zero.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? So, Spain is through to the next round?\n#Person1#: Yeah. The final is next week. You have to watch it.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mike that Spain won the game last night.","topic":"talk about game"}
{"fname":"train_8806","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I would like to use the copy machine.\n#Person1#: The machine is over there.\n#Person2#: Do I have to pay to use the machine?\n#Person1#: Yes, you will have to pay to use it.\n#Person2#: How much?\n#Person1#: It costs ten cents a copy.\n#Person2#: Am I limited to a certain number of copies?\n#Person1#: You can copy as much as you'd like.\n#Person2#: Could you show me how to use the copier?\n#Person1#: The instructions for the copier are posted on it.\n#Person2#: That's fabulous. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# some information about using the copy machine.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_8807","dialogue":"#Person1#: What should we do this Saturday?\n#Person2#: Rocky six is suppose to come out this Friday.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but I don't know if it is going to be any good.\n#Person2#: The only reason I want to see it is because I have seen the previous five.\n#Person1#: True. Ok. Let's see it this Saturday.\n#Person2#: How about we hook up for lunch at 12:00, and then go see the movie afterwards.\n#Person1#: Sounds like a plan. Let's meet in front of Tower Records at 12:00.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# plan to have lunch and watch Rocky six this Saturday.","topic":"Saturday plan"}
{"fname":"train_8808","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't decide what to do today.\n#Person2#: Well. Let's go swimming.\n#Person1#: Don't you think it's a bit cold for that?\n#Person2#: Then why don't we go for a walk in the hills. It'd be very good for us you know.","summary":"#Person2# invites #Person1# to walk in the hills.","topic":"today's plan"}
{"fname":"train_8809","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm doing some research on Roman civilization. Do you have any books on the subject?\n#Person1#: These books over here are about ancient history. They might be helpful.\n#Person2#: Can I check this one out?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. It's for reference only, so it must stay in the library. But you're welcome to look through it.\n#Person2#: Ok. And I'd like to check these books out.\n#Person1#: All right. They're due back next Wednesday.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person2# borrows some books about ancient history from the library for the research with #Person1#'s help.","topic":"borrow books"}
{"fname":"train_8810","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi, this is Sharon in Mr. Reynolds's office. One of your delivery men picked up a package here about an hour ago.\n#Person1#: Yes, is there a problem? Ma'am?\n#Person2#: Well, it still hasn't reached its destination. I wonder if you could track it down for us. Mr. Reynolds is a bit concerned.","summary":"Sharon calls #Person1# to track Mr. Reynolds's package.","topic":"track a package"}
{"fname":"train_8811","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mel! Are you up for some tennis today?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I can't! I have to go to work, pick up Jake and Maddie from school, and make them an afternoon snack, then take Jake to soccer practice and Maddie to dance class.\n#Person1#: You sound exhausted. Maybe you should hire a nanny to help you out! She can pick the kids up and take them to their after-school activities. She can also help you do some household chores, and run some errands.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't know. . . it's hard to find the right nanny. You have to consider her previous work experience, the responsibilities you give her, and how she interacts with the kids. I would love to have someone to help me out, though.\n#Person1#: I think you should definitely consider it! This way you won't have to juggle such a busy schedule, and you'll still get to spend time with the kids in the evenings. I can refer you this great nanny Amy. She used to work for my neighbors, before they moved away. She's very responsible, a good cook, and great with kids.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's great. Thanks Grace. Can you give me her number? I'll talk it over with Dan and give her a call tomorrow. Maybe this way I won't be so tired every day, and Dan and I might even get to go on a date once in a while.","summary":"Mel tells Grace she can't go to play tennis because she's busy with work and children's care. Grace recommends she can hire a nanny to release her burden and refers a good one to her.","topic":"recommend a nanny"}
{"fname":"train_8812","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need a haircut.\n#Person2#: Do you have an appointment?\n#Person1#: No, I don't. You look pretty busy today. Do you have an opening for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. I can cut your hair right now if you like. Do you need a shampoo too, or just a haircut?\n#Person1#: Just a haircut. I washed my hair this morning.\n#Person2#: Alright. I will have an assistant wet your hair. Then I can cut it. Please step over there. How would you like your hair cut today?\n#Person1#: Well, I last had a haircut eight weeks ago. So my hair is pretty long. But I want the same style.\n#Person2#: I recommend you leave it a little long on top. But we should take in the back and sides a bit more. That's more fashionable now.\n#Person1#: Alright. You are the expert. I'm happy to have your recommendation.\n#Person2#: So I will cut the sides just above the ear. Is that good?\n#Person1#: Fine.\n#Person2#: And do you usually part your hair along here?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Alright, I know just what to do. Your hair seems quite dry, you know. And I see some split ends.\n#Person1#: Yes, I know my hair is quite thin. It runs in my family. Everybody has very thin hair.\n#Person2#: The problem is the split ends. They make your hair look even more frizzy.\n#Person1#: I don't know what to do about it.\n#Person2#: Well, there is just one thing that you can do. That is, don't blow-dry your hair for so long after you shower. Let it dry naturally. That is easier on the hair, so you won't get split ends.\n#Person1#: Do you sell conditioner here?\n#Person2#: Of course. I have one I can suggest.\n#Person1#: Great. I would be happy to try it. I know my hair doesn't look good now. It's too weak.\n#Person2#: The problem is the split ends.","summary":"#Person1# comes to have a haircut and #Person2# serves #Person1#. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s hair has the problem of split ends and offers a solution, but #Person1# keeps thinking the problem is weak hair and wants to buy a conditioner from #Person2#.","topic":"have a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_8813","dialogue":"#Person1#: Lately I've felt that company morale is at an all-time low what can your firm do to help get my business back on track?\n#Person2#: You definitely made the right move by calling. Our primary business is creating, conducting and customizing fully interactive human resources workshops for companies just like yours.\n#Person1#: It seems that my employees are having trouble working as a team. Not to mention serious lapses in service, sales and leadership skills.\n#Person2#: Well as we know nothing comes out of a can. We have years of experience tailoring workshops to the specific needs of your company. We can hone in on your problem areas and have your employe\n#Person1#: What a relief! I was beginning to think it was no way to get my business rolling again.\n#Person2#: That's what we're here for, the human resources help you need, when and how you need it.","summary":"#Person1# phones the human resources because #Person1#'s company morale is at an all-time low and the employees are having trouble working as a team. #Person2# answers the phone and promise to solve it.","topic":"human resources consultation"}
{"fname":"train_8814","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you show me where the ice cream is located?\n#Person2#: Just go to the end of the store. And it will be on your right. We have all the ice creams and frozen foods back there in the freezers.\n#Person1#: This is my first time here.\n#Person2#: Please notice all of our aisles are numbered and classified by signs on the ceiling. That might help you.\n#Person1#: I'm glad I asked you. So this is aisle 6 where I can find all the canned fruits and vegetables.\n#Person2#: That's correct.","summary":"#Person2# points out the way for #Person1# to the ice cream store.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_8815","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your job search 1 going, Janet?\n#Person2#: I found the ideal position. I'm working for a plumbing company.\n#Person1#: Are you serious? You studied mathematics at college for four years, and now you have a job working with your hands!\n#Person2#: Plumbing work requires mathematics knowledge, and creativity. I love this job.\n#Person1#: I can see that. But I didn't know you had experience in that line of work.\n#Person2#: I didn't, but I applied for an apprenticeship, and since I studied math, AND I have a good attitude for that my application was accepted.\n#Person1#: Congratulations! You do have the right attitude.","summary":"#Person1# is surprised to know Janet's working for a plumbing company. Janet tells #Person1# she loves the job because it requires mathematics knowledge and creativity and she has a good attitude.","topic":"talk about job"}
{"fname":"train_8816","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where on earth are we going to borrow at 3 %?\n#Person2#: We can borrow from a bank, the gross interest rate will be something like 7 %. With corporate tax at say 30 %. We are only paying on 50 % of this. There is still inflation to consider.\n#Person1#: You can knock off another 2 % for that.\n#Person2#: We can borrow as much as we can.\n#Person1#: Not quite, if we get too heavily in debt, the shares will tend to drop.\n#Person2#: How much loan capital can we safely raise then?\n#Person1#: I would like to have notice of that question, I will give you an answer in a week.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss the interest rate and the loan capital of borrowing money.","topic":"borrow money"}
{"fname":"train_8817","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me something about investment environment of your country?\n#Person2#: Our country is a free trade nation. She was mainly agriculture and rather a backward country and now has developed into a modern highly industrialized state with an expanding economy. Parallel to this, her dependence upon foreign trade has increased. Increased output generates a greater need for raw materials, semi-finished products and capital goods. Thus, in many fields, our country is an important and growing market for exporters from other countries. But this doesn't mean that our country is an easy market, because of a liberal import policy and the high standard in our market is keen.\n#Person1#: Well, what about price?\n#Person2#: The price factor can be a useful instrument for exporters when trying to place their products in industrialized countries. Of course, marketing goods abroad is not only a question of price. There are also other important factors such as design, quality of goods, terms of sale, transport and insurance.","summary":"#Person2# describes the investment environment and the price of #Person2#'s country to #Person1#.","topic":"the country's investment environment"}
{"fname":"train_8818","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have the same in different sizes? The trousers are too long for me.\n#Person2#: Let me see. Yes, here you are.\n#Person1#: Will the trousers shrink when washed?\n#Person2#: No, they won't. They are shrink proof.\n#Person1#: That's good. I will take it.","summary":"#Person2# takes out shorter trousers for #Person1# and tells #Person1# they are shrink-proof. #Person1#'s satisfied and will buy them.","topic":"purchase of trousers"}
{"fname":"train_8819","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, where are we going?\n#Person2#: I want to show you something.\n#Person1#: I know, but what is it?\n#Person2#: A farm. It's just down this road. It's a small place, but at least it would be our own.\n#Person1#: A farm? How can we afford to buy a farm?\n#Person2#: It isn't very large, only 40 acres. We wouldn't have to pay very much right now.\n#Person1#: Is there a house on the place?\n#Person2#: A small one, two bedrooms, but it needs to be fixed up a little. I can do the job myself.\n#Person1#: OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden?\n#Person2#: There is about half an acre around the house. That's plenty of space.\n#Person1#: Then we can grow our own fresh vegetables. And maybe keep a few chickens, couldn't we?\n#Person2#: Yes, and we can probably grow a lot of our own food.\n#Person1#: What are you thinking about growing, if we do take this place?\n#Person2#: Well, it really isn't big enough for corn. I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.\n#Person1#: Potatoes? There are a lot of work.\n#Person2#: We are used to hard work, aren't we?\n#Person1#: Yes, we are, but the money. Do we have enough to get started? It seems like a dream.\n#Person2#: I think we've saved enough. We can pay a little on the farm and maybe put a few dollars down on the tractor, too.","summary":"#Person2# leads #Person1# to a small farm they would buy and tells #Person1# about the details of the farm. They start to make plans for planting.","topic":"buy a farm"}
{"fname":"train_8820","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mary. We haven't seen each other since we graduated. Where have you been?\n#Person2#: I have been to Australia. Do you still live there?\n#Person1#: Oh, no. We have just moved into the new house.\n#Person2#: Really? Congratulations.\n#Person1#: Thank you, and we want to buy a new television.\n#Person2#: What kind of television do you want to buy?\n#Person1#: A color TV, of course, but I'm not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a bigger one. If we buy a smaller one, we might have to change it in a few years' time for a bigger one. That would be a waste of money. What is your opinion?\n#Person2#: In my opinion, I don't think it's necessary to buy a very big one.\n#Person1#: Any reason?\n#Person2#: Yes. As I know, your sitting room isn't big enough. If you put in a very big television, that will be bad for your eyes, and a smaller size TV can also pick up good programs.\n#Person1#: Mmm, that's quite true. I'll think about it.\n#Person2#: You'd better make a quick decision because the price may go up soon.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mary #Person1# wants to buy a new television but #Person1#'s not sure about the size. Mary suggests buying a small one because the space in the new house is limited.","topic":"choice of the new TV"}
{"fname":"train_8821","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah great, Thanks for stopping.\n#Person2#: Where to?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of Art, and...\n#Person2#: Sure, No problem.\n#Person1#: Uh, Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.\n#Person1#: Oh, by the way, do you know what time the museum closes?\n#Person2#: Well, I would guess around six o'clock.\n#Person1#: Uh, do you have the time?\n#Person2#: Yeah. It's half past four.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: Uh, this is your first time to the city, right?\n#Person1#: Yeah. Do you know any good restaurants downtown that offer meals at a reasonable price?\n#Person2#: Umm... Well, the Mexican restaurant, La Fajita. It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the service is better.\n#Person1#: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum?\n#Person2#: Well, there are buses that run that way.","summary":"#Person1# takes a taxi to the National Museum of Art. #Person2# serves #Person1# and recommends some local restaurants to #Person1#.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_8822","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, didn't you see the red light?\n#Person2#: Oh, I thought I could make a right turn on red there.\n#Person1#: No, sir. The sign says 'No Turn on Red'.\n#Person2#: Oh, I guess I didn't see it.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir, but may I see your driver's licence and insurance policy, please? I have to give you a ticket.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Sign here, please. You can appeal to the court within 14 days. This slip has all the information you need. Please drive safely, sir.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Ma'am.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# a ticket because he made a right turn on red where there is a sign saying 'No Turn on Red'.","topic":"give a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_8823","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Christmas is almost here. So, what do you want from Santa this year?\n#Person2#: A toy car and walkie-talkies.\n#Person1#: Really? Well, and what about you, Emily? What do you want for Christmas?\n#Person3#: If I can't have a Barbie radio, um, I would have some fragile dolls. And if I can't have some fragile dolls, it doesn't really matter what I get.\n#Person1#: Wow. Well, I'm excited, and Santa is coming. And how is Santa going to get inside the house, Micky?\n#Person2#: Um, go down the chimney ...\n#Person1#: Okay, so he's going to go down the chimney, and should we prepare anything for Santa?\n#Person2#: Yeah!\n#Person1#: What are we going to prepare for him, Emily?\n#Person3#: Um. We could prepare some cookies for him and some hot chocolate, and, um, we could give Rudolph some, um, hot chocolate in a bowl and a cookie. And we could give some of the reindeer some cookies and some hot chocolate in a bowl.\n#Person1#: Well, what do you think? They, Um, reindeer probably don't eat cookies, but what else could we give them, Micky?\n#Person2#: Um, apples.\n#Person1#: Ah, that's good. And, uh ...\n#Person3#: Oranges and bananas.\n#Person1#: Okay and what time do you think we should go to bed?\n#Person3#: Um, seven.\n#Person1#: About seven o'clock. Well, that's exciting. I'm really happy that Christmas is coming.","summary":"#Person1# asks Micky and Emily about what they want for Chrismas and what they should prepare for Santa.","topic":"family casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8824","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you sit down? Now, there are several questions I must ask you if you don't mind.\n#Person2#: Not at all. Go ahead.\n#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?\n#Person2#: I am going to attend a conference on air pollution. It will be held in the first two weeks of February at the University of California.\n#Person1#: The University of California?\n#Person2#: Yes, here is the official letter of invitation.\n#Person1#: I see. Fine. When do you want to go?\n#Person2#: I'd like to leave in mid-January if my passport is ready by then.","summary":"#Person2# states the purpose of the visit to the United States to #Person1#.","topic":"purpose of the visit"}
{"fname":"train_8825","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, it's you, Mrs. Bramley. Come in and sit down. Now, what was it? Oh, yes, your ankle. Has there been any improvement since last week?\n#Person2#: Well, no, I'm afraid not, doctor. The leg's still the same.\n#Person1#: I'd better have another look at it. HM! It's still very swollen. Have you been resting it, as! told you to?\n#Person2#: It's so difficult to rest it, doctor, you know, with a house to run, and six children to look after.\n#Person1#: Well, I've given you my advise. I'm sorry, but rest is necessary, otherwise I wouldn't have insisted on it. You must sit for at least four hours a day with the leg raised. Otherwise the ankle isn't going to improve. You understand that?\n#Person2#: Yes, I understand, and I'll try to do as you say.\n#Person1#: Very well then. I'll repeat that prescription for tablets, but the only effective treatment is rest. Ask the next patient to come in please.","summary":"Mrs. Bramley comes to #Person1# because her leg's still very swollen. #Person1#'ll repeat the previous prescription for tablets and emphasizes the importance of rest.","topic":"the effective treatment"}
{"fname":"train_8826","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning. Gail. Did you enjoy your holiday in the country?\n#Person2#: Yes. We had a great time. And some friends went along with us.\n#Person1#: Where did you stay? In a hotel?\n#Person2#: No, we camped in the mountains. We cooked all our meals over an open fire.\n#Person1#: Sounds great! Was the weather good?\n#Person2#: Yes, the sun shone every day and it didn't rain at all.\n#Person1#: Did you like the people there?\n#Person2#: Yes, they were friendly. We met some farmers and had tea in their houses.\n#Person1#: I hope I have chance to go there for my holiday.\n#Person2#: It is really a good chance.","summary":"#Person2# shares the holiday experience with #Person1#. #Person1# gets interested too.","topic":"share holiday experience"}
{"fname":"train_8827","dialogue":"#Person1#: Any interesting jobs listed on the Internet today?\n#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of retail jobs-selling clothes and stuff. But you have to work Saturdays and Sundays.\n#Person1#: Hmm. I hate working on weekends.\n#Person2#: Hmm... so do I.\n#Person1#: Oh, here's a job in sales. It's a job selling children's books to bookstores. That sounds interesting.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Let's see.\n#Person2#: You need to have a driver's license. And you have to work some evenings.\n#Person1#: I don't mind working evenings during the week. And I enjoy driving. So, what's the phone number?\n#Person2#: It's 798-3455.","summary":"#Person2# recommends a job in sales with special requirements to #Person1# and #Person1# is attracted.","topic":"job hunting"}
{"fname":"train_8828","dialogue":"#Person1#: OMG! It must be so late where you are. What time is it? \n#Person2#: Just after 2 am. \n#Person1#: What's wrong? Can't sleep?\n#Person2#: Nope, actually I was just waiting for you. I have something big to tell you.\n#Person1#: Really? What is it?\n#Person2#: I have an offer to work for a company in your city today?\n#Person1#: I can't believe it! Is it real? You're moving here?\n#Person2#: I haven't accepted the position yet and with the upcoming holiday I think it's the perfect chance to visit the city and take a good look at the company before deciding. If you have time I think we could get together in person.\n#Person1#: Just give me the dates and I'll make sure I'm free. You know after all these chatting online, it will be great to meet you in real life. I look forward to seeing you soon!\n#Person2#: Me too. But I think I am going to bed now. my head is getting heavy. Have a nice day there!\n#Person1#: Thanks. This is so exciting. Sleep tight and sweet dreams!\n#Person2#: Talk to you later.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# gets an offer to work for a company in #Person1#'s city and #Person2# wants to visit the city in the upcoming holiday. #Person1# looks forward to seeing #Person2# and will make sure #Person1#'s free then.","topic":"online chatting"}
{"fname":"train_8829","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I'm looking for an old music box. \n#Person2#: Any particular decade? \n#Person1#: Something made in the '20s would be nice. \n#Person2#: We had seven, but we sold one this morning. \n#Person1#: Are dancing figures a part of any of the boxes? \n#Person2#: You're in luck. Two of them have dancing figures. \n#Person1#: Oh, these are great. I think I'll take this one. \n#Person2#: Yes, that one is very nice. \n#Person1#: Now, does this come with a warranty? \n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but you just have to take your chances. \n#Person1#: That doesn't surprise me. \n#Person2#: Even if it doesn't work, it's a beautiful collectible. ","summary":"#Person1# buys an old music box without a warranty from #Person2#.","topic":"buy a music box"}
{"fname":"train_8830","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, the aliens are sending a message to Mulder. This rocks! \n#Person2#: Whoops. That's my pager. I had to get it for work. \n#Person1#: You have a pager? ! That's a little high-tech for you, Stu. Are you sure you know how to use it? \n#Person2#: Well, I know how to turn it off! \n#Person1#: No, you don't! It's still beeping! Come on, hand it over and I'll turn it off for you. ","summary":"#Person2#'s pager is beeping and #Person1# helps to turn it off.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8831","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is my friend Jenny. \n#Person2#: What's her last name? \n#Person1#: It's Snow. \n#Person2#: What color are her eyes? \n#Person1#: They're blue. \n#Person2#: What color is her hair? \n#Person1#: It's brown. \n#Person2#: How old is she? \n#Person1#: She's 42. ","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# some brief information about Jenny.","topic":"introduce a friend"}
{"fname":"train_8832","dialogue":"#Person1#: The exams are finally over. I'm so excited about summer vacation. I have made all the arrangements for my summer vacation.\n#Person2#: What are you planning to do?\n#Person1#: Well, my family and I are planning to go to England. We've been talking about going there for years and... We finally went to an agent and planned the whole thing out.\n#Person2#: Wow, that does sound exciting.\n#Person1#: How about you? What's your plan?\n#Person2#: I haven't really got any plans to travel anywhere. In fact, I intend to get a part-time job to save a little money for next year.\n#Person1#: That sounds all right.\n#Person2#: You know, I really want to buy a new computer next term. So I have to save as much money as possible.\n#Person1#: Why don't you ask your parents for some money?\n#Person2#: I'd rather my parents didn't pay for it. I'd feel better about it if I bought it with my own money.\n#Person1#: It's good to be independent. Sounds like you have a great goal this summer.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their plans for the summer vacation.","topic":" summer vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_8833","dialogue":"#Person1#: You looked tired today, John. What's wrong?\n#Person2#: I have so many things to do. I am so stressed out.\n#Person1#: Well, just relax. You told me that you have one day off today. You said you would take our daughter to the park.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but all I can think about is the deadlines I need to meet.\n#Person1#: What deadlines?\n#Person2#: Well, I have to have the meeting room organized by Friday.\n#Person1#: What else?\n#Person2#: I also need to come up with a marketing plan for our dairy products and sign a contract with the sales department by Saturday.\n#Person1#: It sounds to me that your boss is just taking too much advantage of you.\n#Person2#: You think?\n#Person1#: Of course. Why not quit? It won't be difficult for you to find a better job that you really enjoy.","summary":"John complains to his wife about his current job and his wife suggests he quit.","topic":"the heavy job burden"}
{"fname":"train_8834","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't throw paper on the floor, Mike.\n#Person2#: Where shall I put it, Miss?\n#Person1#: Put it in the wastepaper basket, please.\n#Person2#: But Tom and Bill put all their papers in the basket a few minutes ago. Now it's full.\n#Person1#: Then take the basket outside and empty it.\n#Person2#: Yes, Miss.\n#Person1#: Where did you empty the basket, Mike?\n#Person2#: In the playground, Miss.\n#Person1#: That's not right. The dustbin is at the back of the school. Now pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin.","summary":"#Person1# warns Mike not to throw paper on the floor and asks him to put the paper in the wastepaper basket. The basket is full, so Mike empties the basket in the playground. #Person1# tells him it's not right and asks him to pick up the paper and put it in the dustbin at the back of the school.","topic":"throw litter"}
{"fname":"train_8835","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any direct flight to New Zealand?\n#Person2#: Sorry, we don't. But I think you can fly on Northwest 212 to Tokyo and they have a connecting flight on Japan Airline 123 to Auckland, New Zealand's gateway city. And it is the most economical flight, just $580.\n#Person1#: When does the flight 212 leave?\n#Person2#: At 11:30 am. By the way, it also makes a stop at Chicago.\n#Person1#: How long will it stay in Chicago?\n#Person2#: Less than one hour.\n#Person1#: And how long do I have to stay in Tokyo for the connecting flight?\n#Person2#: Not so long, just one hour.\n#Person1#: So the time for the whole journey is about ...\n#Person2#: About 11 hours.\n#Person1#: Let me count. OK. It works out for my time schedule. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# there's no direct flight to New Zealand and then gives some information about another indirect flight.","topic":"ask for infomation"}
{"fname":"train_8836","dialogue":"#Person1#: In England today, our schools mixed or single sexed.\n#Person2#: Well. There are both. 50 years ago, all schools used to be single sexed. I mean boys only or girls only. Then in the nineteen seventies, many schools changed and became mixed.\n#Person1#: Do parents still prefer mixed schools?\n#Person2#: No, things have changed. Today, many parents, especially parents of girls think that their children get a better education in single sex schools.\n#Person1#: Why do girls do better in single sex schools?\n#Person2#: Because girls learn to be more self confident and less worried about their appearance.\n#Person1#: What about boys?\n#Person2#: Well today, many parents of boys want to send them to mixed schools, they think that the girls will be a positive influence on boys.\n#Person1#: So a generally speaking, who does better in mixed schools?\n#Person2#: Oh, the girls. They get better exam results than boys.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the history of mixed and single sexed schools and discuss the different performance of boys and girls in mixed and single sexed schools","topic":"mixed and single sexed schools discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8837","dialogue":"#Person1#: Eddie, you've got to come over and see my parrot. It's learning so many words now.\n#Person2#: Really? Last time I saw him all he could say was something that sounded like hello.\n#Person1#: Well, now, he can a sing a song too.\n#Person2#: Which song did you teach him?\n#Person1#: Calorie. You know that popular song by a group of girls right? Actually I didn't teach Goby the words. I was dancing to the song on the radio and he just picked it up.\n#Person2#: That's a pretty smart bird. I'll come over after school today. Let's take a video of him and put it on line.","summary":"#Person1# tells Eddie about #Person1#'s smart parrot. Eddie's interested and wants to film it.","topic":"a smart parrot"}
{"fname":"train_8838","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where did you go to school?\n#Person2#: I went to university in New York and studied computer, and then I went to a business school in Sydney and stayed there for 2 years.\n#Person1#: OK, but you grew up in the UK, right?\n#Person2#: Well, kind of. I was born in London but moved to New York with my family when I was 6. My dad got a job there.\n#Person1#: What did your father do?\n#Person2#: He was a teacher.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s personal experience.","topic":"personal experience"}
{"fname":"train_8839","dialogue":"#Person1#: I taught Spanish in a middle school several years ago and I can speak it fluently. I also know some English, but I can't speak it well.\n#Person2#: Spanish and English? Can you speak Italian or French?\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I can't.\n#Person2#: Well, why do you think you would be suitable for the manager assistant?\n#Person1#: I am good at typing and have a driving license. Furthermore, I learn new things quickly.\n#Person2#: Good. Do you have any other work experience such as selling computers?\n#Person1#: No, but I worked as a secretary in a company last year.\n#Person2#: How long did you work there?\n#Person1#: Nearly 9 months.\n#Person2#: That's all. We'll call you later.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# interviews #Person1# who applies for the position of manager assistant.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8840","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Easy Life real estate. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello. My name is Bob Brown. I'm hoping you can help me find a place to live in.\n#Person1#: OK. First, please tell me what you're looking for, a house or an apartment?\n#Person2#: An apartment. I can't afford a house.\n#Person1#: Alright. And how many bedrooms do you need, 1, 2 or 3?\n#Person2#: I don't want to share it with anybody. So one bedroom is enough for me.\n#Person1#: Right. And are you looking for the apartment with furniture or without?\n#Person2#: I'd like it to have furniture because I don't have any. Oh, I want it to be in the south of the city and near the subway station.\n#Person1#: OK. The last thing is how much you're able to pay?\n#Person2#: I can pay about $80 a week.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll call you as soon as there is such an apartment for you.","summary":"Bob Brown calls Easy Life real estate to help him find a suitable apartment with one bedroom and furniture.","topic":"find an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_8841","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your first week in China, Linda?\n#Person2#: It was great. My local friends took me to a restaurant for dinner last night near my hotel.\n#Person1#: Cool, how was that?\n#Person2#: I really enjoyed it. It was my first Chinese dining experience.\n#Person1#: Yeah, didn't you have Chinese food before in the United States?\n#Person2#: Oh, of course I did, but none of them was very authentic.\n#Person1#: I see. Anyway, so you were familiar with chopsticks already, right?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I learned about other traditional dining rules in China last night.\n#Person1#: Such as?\n#Person2#: Well, for example, Chinese people share all the dishes at the dinner table.\n#Person1#: Don't you do that in America?\n#Person2#: No, usually everybody gets their own plate of food in America.\n#Person1#: Interesting. Did you find the sharing styles strange then?\n#Person2#: Not at all. I thought it was very warm. Everybody was making sure that I had enough to eat.","summary":"Linda shares her first Chinese dining experience in China with #Person1#.","topic":"Chinese dining experience"}
{"fname":"train_8842","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you reading the classifieds? What do you need?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for a bookcase, but I don't want to buy a new one.\n#Person1#: Are you having any luck?\n#Person2#: Not really. There aren't any used bookcases listed. But there are a few rummage sales on Saturday. I think I'll go to them.\n#Person1#: Do you mind if I go with you?\n#Person2#: Not at all. These private sales are great places to bargain. And sometimes you can find terrific things among all the junk.\n#Person1#: I learned to negotiate from my mother. I thought I was pretty good at bargaining, but I had a problem the other day at Kimble's Department Store.\n#Person2#: What happened?\n#Person1#: I wanted to buy a beautiful wool sweater for my girlfriend. It was priced at forty dollars, so I started by offering the salesclerk thirty.","summary":"#Person2# will go to rummage sales to buy a used bookcase and #Person1# wants to join. #Person1# talks about #Person1#'s failure in bargaining at a store.","topic":"Secondhand Trading"}
{"fname":"train_8843","dialogue":"#Person1#: Canton Hotel.\n#Person2#: I'd like to reserve a double room. I will be arriving next Monday, the 12th. My name is Wilson.\n#Person1#: A double room for the 12th? The name is Wilson?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person1#: How long will you be staying?\n#Person2#: Three or four days, perhaps longer.\n#Person1#: Very good, sir. We will be expecting you next Monday, the 12th.","summary":"#Person1# helps Wilson reserve a double room for the 12th at Canton Hotel.","topic":"Hotel Reservation"}
{"fname":"train_8844","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have settled the question of price, quality and quantity. Now I am calling to talk about the terms of payment. What are your terms of payment?\n#Person2#: Well. We only accept the payment to be made by confirmed and irrevocable L \\ C, payable against shipping documents.\n#Person1#: I see. Payment by LC is the safest method, but could you make an exception and accept DA or DP?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. That is our usual practice, because we are sure we will get the right amount of money that way.\n#Person1#: What about the cost of delivery?\n#Person2#: We would like to do it in accordance with an F. O. B.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# only accepts the payment to be made by LC but not DA or DP.","topic":"Business Discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8845","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's time for bed.\n#Person2#: But I'm not sleepy, Mum. Can I stay and watch more TV?\n#Person1#: It's already half past eleven. You have school tomorrow. You'll sleepy all tomorrow, if you don't sleep well tonight.\n#Person2#: I know. But I promise I won't be sleepy tomorrow. I work really hard.\n#Person1#: Don't you have the exams coming up soon? I'm sure you could spend more time preparing for those.\n#Person2#: Oh, I nearly forgot the exams.\n#Person1#: You do well in maths, but your history is not good enough. Am I right?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I guess so. Maybe I can go to sleep now and get up early to review the lessons tomorrow.\n#Person1#: An excellent idea. Work now and play later.\n#Person2#: I know you're right. School is more important than TV. Can I watch one more show, then go to bed.\n#Person1#: No, now it's bedtime.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to stop watching more TV because it's bedtime. #Person2# is initially unwilling but later agrees because of #Person2#'s exams.","topic":"Time for bed"}
{"fname":"train_8846","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry to have kept all of you waiting. I was delayed by something urgent.\n#Person2#: You are not late, Mr. Thomas. There're still 15 minutes to go. Mr. White has just called you.\n#Person1#: What did he say?\n#Person2#: He said there was a traffic jam, but he is coming.\n#Person1#: He shouldn't drive his car. He should come here by bus.","summary":"#Person2# tells Mr. Thomas he is not late but Mr. White is still on his way.","topic":"Meetup"}
{"fname":"train_8847","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you so quiet?\n#Person2#: My girlfriend just broke up with me.\n#Person1#: You must feel terrible now.\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: I remember my first break up. It was the worst feeling in the world. I was crying everyday for three months. And slowly, it got better. I know you'll feel better too.\n#Person2#: You've been through this too?\n#Person1#: Yeah. I remember it very clearly. The pain makes it easy to remember. I know you're really hurting right now, but you know many people experience break ups.\n#Person2#: But it hurts too much.\n#Person1#: I know it's painful, but it's only temporary. After the pain goes away, you'll find other girls.\n#Person2#: What if I don't want to find another girl?\n#Person1#: You'll change your mind. Look at everyone in the world. They all break up and move on. The faster you understand this, the quicker you will recover.\n#Person2#: You're right.\n#Person1#: I also know you must still have strong feelings for her, but try to think of all the bad things. You know she didn't treat you that well. Is that the person you want to spend the rest of your life with?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Thanks for the talk.\n#Person1#: I'll give you a call later. We should hang out. It's good to be around people.\n#Person2#: Ok. I'll talk to you later.","summary":"#Person2#'s girlfriend just broke up with him. #Person1# shares similar experiences and tells #Person2# that everyone breaks up and moves on. #Person1# encourages #Person2# to recover and invites him to hang out.","topic":"Love Problems"}
{"fname":"train_8848","dialogue":"#Person1#: Alright, tell me what you think.\n#Person2#: Don't you think it's a bit bright?\n#Person1#: Yeah, maybe you're right. How about this outfit?\n#Person2#: This dress looks lovely on you, but it's not very practical, is it?\n#Person1#: No, I don't have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks. I just had to try it on! What do you think about this? It's casual, yet sophisticated.\n#Person2#: I like the jeans, but you need something to go with the top. It's too plain on its own.\n#Person1#: How about this scarf, these earrings, AMD an anklet?\n#Person2#: That might be going overboard a bit. How about just that scarf with a bracelet?\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. You have a lot of good fashion sense.\n#Person2#: Thanks. You'd be ok on your own. There are loads of fashion victims out there, and you are not one of them. Have you tried it on yet?\n#Person1#: Yep. Here it is. What do you think?\n#Person2#: That looks great. Just one more thing---you need some high heels with those jeans. Do you want a pair with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them?\n#Person1#: The leopard print sounds fabulous. Are they a name brand?\n#Person2#: No, they're a Prada knock-off for 1\/10 of the price of the real thing.\n#Person1#: That's even better than the real thing.\n#Person2#: If I were you, I'd buy that now while it's on sale. If you spend $ 100, you get a $ 50 voucher for more clothes.\n#Person1#: It's too bad I did all that shopping yesterday!","summary":"#Person2# gives #Person1# some suggestions on clothes selection. #Person1# is satisfied with some jeans, a scarf, and a bracelet, which are matched by #Person2#. #Person2# also suggests a pair of high heels with a plain pattern or ones with a leopard print on them. #Person1# is very interested in them but #Person1# did all that shopping yesterday.","topic":"Shopping for Clothes"}
{"fname":"train_8849","dialogue":"#Person1#: During the last two years, there has been a great increase in goods stolen abroad.\n#Person2#: If they steal the entire package, that would be theft. So they don't do that. Generally, thieves open the case and take part of the contents out. Then fill the case so that the gross weight will be the same.\n#Person1#: If the goods are received in apparent good order and condition, the steamship company doesn't have liability for pilferage. How do we protect ourselves?\n#Person2#: The insurance policy protects us.\n#Person1#: Is it true that products of high value such as watches, jewels and luxury clothing items are often subject to pilferage?\n#Person2#: It's absolutely true in the United States that losses from pilferage have been limited to high valued goods. We must study more about packing.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the increase in goods stolen abroad. #Person2# says the insurance policy can protect them and high valued goods are often subjects to pilferage in the US.","topic":"Pilferage"}
{"fname":"train_8850","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to NO Bank. It's Mr. Zu, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Ah, Jenny! You remember me, what a good memory you have.\n#Person1#: How's Mrs. Zu doing these days?\n#Person2#: She's fine, thanks. Actually, she's the reason I'm here. It's our Wedding Anniversary in 2 weeks and I want to get her something special. She's been nagging me about our furniture, you see.\n#Person1#: Can I give you some advice on a loan, or. . .\n#Person2#: I would like to cash my undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate, please.\n#Person1#: Are you absolutely sure, Mr. Zu? You know, you will lose interest if you do.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. But it can't be helped. It's been a pretty slow month and I just don't have enough cash to refurnish the whole house.\n#Person1#: Let me run through a couple of other options with you. That way, you can make a more informed decision.","summary":"Mr Zu asks Jenny to cash his undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate to refurnish his house. Jenny will run through other options to help Mr. Zu make a more informed decision.","topic":"Banking Consulting Services"}
{"fname":"train_8851","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, we've been waiting for our baggage for about one hour.\n#Person2#: What kind of bag is it?\n#Person1#: It's blue, Samsonite bag.\n#Person2#: What is your room number and your name, please?\n#Person1#: This is room eleven-seven and my name is Terry Chen.\n#Person2#: Well, let me check. We delivered four bags to room 1106, you friend's room about an hour ago.\n#Person1#: My friend's room? Oh, I see. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're quite welcome.","summary":"Terry Chen hasn't received his baggage. #Person1# says it was delivered to Terry's friend's room.","topic":"Baggage Delivery"}
{"fname":"train_8852","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to copy the EX files and pass me the copy. There are some figures I want to check.\n#Person2#: Here is the copy. Do you need anything else?\n#Person1#: Yes, I also need all the letters we received from them.\n#Person2#: Do you mean all the sales letters from them?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right.\n#Person2#: I'll get them for you at once. And could I file the report for you?\n#Person1#: Yes, but I need the report copied on transparency paper.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# copy the EX files and will collect all the sales letters from EX and file a report.","topic":"Workplace Communication"}
{"fname":"train_8853","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Rose, what are you busy with right now?\n#Person2#: Hi Jack, I'm working on these documents. The manager wants them for half an hour.\n#Person1#: Well, Rose.\n#Person2#: Is there something any need?\n#Person1#: Are your free this weekend?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have nothing to do.\n#Person1#: Great, Is it convenient if i visit you this weekend?\n#Person2#: I beg your pardon?\n#Person1#: I'd like to call on you this weekend. I just want to a drop in for a chat.\n#Person2#: Really? well, ok, you're welcome.\n#Person1#: Is 5 PM. Saturday a good time for you?\n#Person2#: Hmm, how about seven? I can treat you to dinner.\n#Person1#: Sure, that would be great. I'll bring the wine.\n#Person2#: OK. Then I'll be expecting you.\n#Person1#: I'll be there on time.","summary":"Jack asks Rose if he can visit her this weekend for a chat. Rose agrees and will treat him to dinner. Jack will bring wine.","topic":"Social Meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8854","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.\n#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry.\n#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced.\n#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it.\n#Person1#: I think you're right. There needs to be an international response to this problem?","summary":"#Person1# think air pollution is the biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country. #Person1# and #Person2# agree that there needs to be an international response to this problem.","topic":"Environmental Problem"}
{"fname":"train_8855","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your first date, David? Are you satisfied with Jane?\n#Person2#: It was all right. She, tall and attractive, has stable job and source of income.\n#Person1#: Yes, so I think she is suitable for you.\n#Person2#: But, well. . . what I want to say is. . .\n#Person1#: Stop acting like this. Say away!\n#Person2#: Her standard for selecting life partner is a little higher. I can not accept that.\n#Person1#: What did she say?\n#Person2#: She said she want a man with large house, luxurious car and healthy parents.\n#Person1#: Give her up.","summary":"#Person1# and David talk about David's first date with Jane. #Person1# suggests David give her up because Jane has a high standard.","topic":"Date with girls"}
{"fname":"train_8856","dialogue":"#Person1#: isn't it wonderful walking here?\n#Person2#: what do you mean?\n#Person1#: I mean look at all these magnificent tall buildings around us.\n#Person2#: yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall.\n#Person1#: it's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fashioned?\n#Person2#: you're right, but when it was built in 1930 it was a marvel of technology and engineering.\n#Person1#: what other important buildings are we going to see on Fifth Avenue?\n#Person2#: quite a number. Actually every skyscraper has a history. A few blocks ahead we'll see St. Patrick's Cathedral and just across the street will be the world-renowed Rockefeller Center. It's a landmark\n#Person1#: what's there after that?\n#Person2#: well then, there's a Central Park. Facing the park on Fifth Avenue is probably some of the most expensive properties in the world.\n#Person1#: what are all they for?\n#Person2#: most of them are office buildings, huge department stores, and hotels but some are just private homes. New York is one of the financial centers of the words so there are lots of very expensive places.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are walking in New York. After they see the Empire State Building, #Person2# introduces what they will see on Fifth Avenue.","topic":"Tourism and Landmark"}
{"fname":"train_8857","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are blue in the face, arn't you?\n#Person2#: The cat has eaten my fish, I'll kill it.\n#Person1#: But supposing your son killed like the fish, what do you think then?\n#Person2#: I'll beat him.\n#Person1#: So beat the cat, but don't kill it.","summary":"#Person1# suggests #Person2# beat the cat which ate #Person2#'s fish but not kill it.","topic":"Pet"}
{"fname":"train_8858","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't stand the stupid guy any longer. It's unbelievable!\n#Person2#: Oh, my dear lady. Take it easy. You should forgive a green hand like him.\n#Person1#: He does everything so mindlessly that he is going to drive me crazy.\n#Person2#: I suggest you talk with him and teach him how to deal with the problems.\n#Person1#: I have told him how to do it several times, but he's never listened to me.\n#Person2#: Maybe you should communicate with him like a friend and not a boss.\n#Person1#: Oh, I always have difficulty in getting along with the staff.\n#Person2#: Just take them for your good friends and have a talk with them as we do, make sure you don't lose your temper.\n#Person1#: I think that's a bad idea. I'd hate anyone here to think of me as a friend. How would they ever respect me as they can do whatever they want?\n#Person2#: I disagree. All you have to do is respect the staff and their opinions.","summary":"#Person1# can not stand her staff who does everything mindlessly. #Person2# suggests her communicate with the staff like a friend but #Person1# thinks the staff would not respect #Person1# if so.","topic":"Staff Management"}
{"fname":"train_8859","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong, Dave? You look down today.\n#Person2#: I didn't pass the English exam. How to learn English well? Can you give me some suggestions?\n#Person1#: Well, English is a ' paper tiger '. Its natural enemy is adequate practice.\n#Person2#: I have done a lot of reading comprehension exercises, and I also spend much time in memorizing English words.\n#Person1#: I suggest you read English texts aloud every day, and try to speak more. That will be beneficial to cultivate your sense of the language.\n#Person2#: Really? I'll have a try. Maybe I will get high marks next time.","summary":"Dave asks #Person1# for suggestions about English Learning because he failed an English exam. #Person1# suggests Dave read English texts every day and speak more.","topic":"Learning English"}
{"fname":"train_8860","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know Yahoo Greetings, Edgar?\n#Person2#: Sure. It's a popular e-card website.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me how to send one on it?\n#Person2#: Okay. Did you get the Yahoo ID?\n#Person1#: ID? What's that?\n#Person2#: I mean, you must register first before you send a card.\n#Person1#: Oh. I see. But I have done it.\n#Person2#: Ok. Choose the card which you like best, and fill in the following blanks with both your and your friend's names and e-mail addresses.\n#Person1#: Is that all?\n#Person2#: Don't forget to send.\n#Person1#: Oh. I see. Thanks.","summary":"Edgar tells #Person1# how to send a card on Yahoo Greetings.","topic":"Yahoo Greetings"}
{"fname":"train_8861","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'm returning your phone call.\n#Person2#: I'm glad that you could get back to me so fast.\n#Person1#: No problem, but what were you calling about?\n#Person2#: I needed to talk to you about your son.\n#Person1#: Is he messing up in school?\n#Person2#: He was acting up in class one day last week.\n#Person1#: What was he doing?\n#Person2#: He wouldn't stop talking throughout the class.\n#Person1#: I don't know what's gotten into him.\n#Person2#: If you could, would you please talk to him?\n#Person1#: I will get right on that, and I am very sorry.\n#Person2#: I really appreciate your help.","summary":"#Person2# called #Person1# because #Person1#'s son was acting up in class. #Person1# calls back and #Person2# asks #Person1# to talk to #Person1#'s son.","topic":"Campus"}
{"fname":"train_8862","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, we'd like a menu first, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Well, we are waiting for two friends, so could we just have a look at the menu for a while?\n#Person2#: Take your time. When you need anything, just call me.","summary":"#Person1# has a look at the menu first while waiting for #Person1#'s friends.","topic":"Order Food"}
{"fname":"train_8863","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I want to open an account with you, so I can pay my bills by direct debit.\n#Person2#: That's a very popular way to pay nowadays, totally hassle free!\n#Person1#: Yes, that's what I thought. It's so much trouble coming down here or to the post office to pay all of my utility bills every month. So, what exactly do I need to do?\n#Person2#: Please fill in this application and sign your name down here, at the bottom.\n#Person1#: Here you go. Is that it?\n#Person2#: I just need to see some ID, like a passport for example.\n#Person1#: Here. What's the least I can pay in to get this account open?\n#Person2#: We usually ask for 100 RIB, Sir.\n#Person1#: OK, here you go.\n#Person2#: So, that's everything done for you. Here's your new cheque book, the cheque guarantee will follow in the post in a couple of days.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# open an account so that #Person1# can pay #Person1#'s bill by direct debit.","topic":"Open Bank Account"}
{"fname":"train_8864","dialogue":"#Person1#: Two number 3s, please.\n#Person2#: All right. What would you like to drink?\n#Person1#: Diet Coke.\n#Person2#: Regular or large?\n#Person1#: Regular, please.\n#Person2#: OK. Anything else?\n#Person1#: No, thanks.\n#Person2#: For here or to go?\n#Person1#: For here.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# order two number 3s and regular diet coke.","topic":"Order Food"}
{"fname":"train_8865","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you lend me fifty bucks?\n#Person2#: What? Again? Why do you keep running out of money?\n#Person1#: I guess I don't earn enough.\n#Person2#: No, I think it's how you budget your life, that's the problem.\n#Person1#: That's my business, not yours.\n#Person2#: True enough, until the time comes that you need to take my money. I don't know where you're wasting your money but I think you need to take a look at what's really important.\n#Person1#: So how do you survive from pay day to pay day?\n#Person2#: I don't just survive. I put money away as well. I know when I get paid where most of the cash will go, and I stick to my plan. If I follow a budget I don't have any nasty surprises.\n#Person1#: I'm not disciplined enough I guess.\n#Person2#: In a few months I'm planning to invest my money into some foreign companies. I think you need to reevaluate your spending habits.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s money again. #Person2# believes that the reason why #Person1# keeps running out of money is that #Person1# has a bad spending habit. #Person2# shares how #Person2# budget #Person2#'s life.","topic":"Spending Habits"}
{"fname":"train_8866","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you tell me how to apply for a visa to America?\n#Person2#: Log on to the website of American Embassy in Beijing and fill in the application forms.\n#Person1#: And what should I do next?\n#Person2#: Then make an appointment by telephone and wait for the interview.\n#Person1#: How long will I wait for?\n#Person2#: It all depends.\n#Person1#: What's the fee for application?\n#Person2#: About 800 yuan.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person2# how to apply for a visa to America. The application fee is about 800 yuan.","topic":"Visa Application"}
{"fname":"train_8867","dialogue":"#Person1#: I made an appointment for a perm at 3 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, Mrs. Saxton. Please take a seat here.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Would you like a shampoo first?\n#Person1#: Yes, with the LUX dandruff shampoo. It helps a lot to get rid of my dandruff.\n#Person2#: Yeah. A lot of my customers love it. ( after shampooing ) Do you want a permanent wave or a cold wave?\n#Person1#: I'd like a permanent wave. By the way, do you have any picture of the latest hairstyle? I'Ve been in this style for so long that I want a change this time.\n#Person2#: Sure. We just got some. They're upto-date.\n#Person1#: I prefer this kind of style. Can you make it for me?\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# wash hair with the LUX dandruff shampoo and #Person1# would like a permanent wave and a new style.","topic":"Hairstyle"}
{"fname":"train_8868","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you mind answering a few personal questions?\n#Person2#: Of course not.\n#Person1#: OK. Does your present employer know that you are going to leave?\n#Person2#: Yes. I gave her my resignation a few days ago.\n#Person1#: Will she let you leave your present job?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think she will.\n#Person1#: Why do you want to leave your present job?\n#Person2#: Well, there are several reasons. I don't think my present job is suitable for me. That's the first reason. Secondly, your company has a good reputation. I think it can offer me more challenging opportunities. Last, frankly speaking, I wish to get higher pay.\n#Person1#: I appreciate you frankness. Do you know anything about our company?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's a Korea company and it was built in Beijing five years ago.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to leave #Person2#'s present job because it's unsuitable for #Person2#. Besides, #Person2# wants more challenging opportunities and higher salaries.","topic":"Employment"}
{"fname":"train_8869","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time does the train arrive?\n#Person2#: At six o'clock. Are you waiting for someone?\n#Person1#: Yes, my aunt is coming. What time is it now?\n#Person2#: It is half past 5.\n#Person1#: Oh, I wish the train could come earlier.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# is waiting for #Person1#'s aunt.","topic":"Social Meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8870","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you help me?\n#Person2#: Of course. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Can you tell me how I can get to the Excelsior Hotel from here?\n#Person2#: The Excelsior? Let's see, that's in the city, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. On Forty-third Street, just off Eleventh Avenue.\n#Person2#: Well, you can take a bus to the city. Just go out of the front door of the terminal and cross the street. There is a sign that says, 'Airport - City Bus.' Otherwise, you can take a taxi. You can catch one right in front of the terminal.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Oh, do you know how much the bus fare is?\n#Person2#: It's five dollars. A taxi costs about fifteen to twenty dollars.\n#Person1#: I'd better take a bus then. How often does the bus run?\n#Person2#: I think you just missed one. There is a schedule printed on the sign outside. I think that the buses ran every half hour or so.\n#Person1#: On second thought, I'd better take a taxi. I have a lot of luggage and it's late. Thank you!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can go to the Excelsior Hotel either by bus or by taxi. #Person1# first chooses the bus because of the cheaper fare, but eventually chooses a taxi as it's late and #Person1# has lots of luggage.","topic":"Ask For Directions"}
{"fname":"train_8871","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Martin. Are you new here? I haven't seen you around.\n#Person2#: Yes, I only started on Monday.\n#Person1#: Great! So what department are you in?\n#Person2#: Housekeeping.\n#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I work on reception.\n#Person2#: I see. Are you American?\n#Person1#: No. I'm from Sydney, Australia. How about you?\n#Person2#: I'm from Brazil. How long have you been here in Singapore?\n#Person1#: Nearly three years now. I like it here a lot.\n#Person2#: Me, too.","summary":"#Person2# tells Martin, an Australian in reception, that #Person2# is new here and from Brazil.","topic":"Social Meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8872","dialogue":"#Person1#: Julie, John asked me to talk to you?\n#Person2#: I don't want to speak to him.\n#Person1#: Look, Julie, John's really sorry about it.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry about it, too.\n#Person1#: Will you just let me tell you his side of the story?\n#Person2#: I'm not interested. He promised to meet me at the restaurant, but he didn't come. I don't want to see him again.\n#Person1#: But, Julie, his car had broken down.\n#Person2#: So? There is a telephone in the restaurant.\n#Person1#: But that's the point. He tried to phone, but he couldn't get through.\n#Person2#: I don't believe he tried.\n#Person1#: Yes, he did. He came to my flat. Do you believe me?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'll talk to him. Listen, I'm going to be late for work, I'll meet him at five to six in the square.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Julie. He'll be really happy. And I promise he'll be here.","summary":"#Person1# tells Julie that John didn't come to the restaurant, as he promised, because his car broke down. John tried to phone Julie but he couldn't get through. Julie agrees to talk to John later.","topic":"Apologize"}
{"fname":"train_8873","dialogue":"#Person1#: can you give a hand, Mike? I want tomove a few heavy items to the car.\n#Person2#: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus.","summary":"Mike cannot help #Person1# because of an appointment.","topic":"Ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_8874","dialogue":"#Person1#: I read on the Internet that the word 'news' comes from the first letters of north, east, west, and south.\n#Person2#: I don't think so. You can't believe everything you read. According to my dictionary, 'news' comes from a French word meaning 'new things'.","summary":"#Person2# disagrees with #Person1# on the origin of the word 'news'.","topic":"Word Origins"}
{"fname":"train_8875","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're nearly there. Will we be allowed to visit all the ships, Peter? The space station and aircraft equipment, as well as the others?\n#Person2#: Yes, I expect so. We shall see most of them.\n#Person1#: Good! Visiting spaceships is always exciting. But remember, we've got work to do. We've got a story to write and photographs to take.\n#Person2#: Will we be allowed to take photographs?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so. And there'll be a chance to ask questions.","summary":"#Person1# and Peter think they shall visit most of the ships, take photographs and ask questions.","topic":"Visiting"}
{"fname":"train_8876","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your hobby? \n#Person2#: Photograph. \n#Person1#: What's the make of your camera? \n#Person2#: Olympus. \n#Person1#: Do you own your own darkroom? \n#Person2#: No, usually I get my films developed at a photo studio, but I make my own enlargements. \n#Person1#: Why? \n#Person2#: Because I can make many different kinds of pictures from one negative. That's more, but that saves money. ","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s equipment relating to #Person2#' hobby, photograph.","topic":"Hobby"}
{"fname":"train_8877","dialogue":"#Person1#: Their families should pay. \n#Person2#: That would serve them right. Teach them to bring their children up properly. I'll make them pay what my silver was worth. \n#Person1#: I bet they all feel pretty miserable now. And I should hope so. After what they've done. \n#Person2#: It isn't as if they needed money either. Just did it for excitement. \n#Person1#: If I were the judge . . . \n#Person2#: I'd hang them. . . . \n#Person3#: That's a bit extreme, isn't it? \n#Person2#: Well, an eye for an eye . . . \n#Person3#: Yes, but they haven't killed you. \n#Person2#: Perhaps not. But they deserve to be taught a real lesson. \n#Person3#: They're probably just two mixed-up young men. \n#Person2#: Well, that isn't our fault, is it? \n#Person1#: Are you suggesting they should get off scot-free? ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think guilty young men should pay for their behavior, but #Person3# holds a neutral attitude.","topic":"Punishment And Crime"}
{"fname":"train_8878","dialogue":"#Person1#: Judy, your husband has a really nice car. \n#Person2#: Thanks. It's a lot better than mine, and it's new. \n#Person1#: Where are you going? \n#Person2#: We're going to visit my sister in the city. \n#Person1#: I didn't know your sister lives in the city, when did she move there? \n#Person2#: About a year ago. She lives in an apartment on 3rd street, across from the public library. \n#Person1#: I see. It's almost 5:00 PM now, don't you think there will be a lot of traffic? \n#Person2#: Oh, we're not driving. We're going to take the subway. The subway only takes about 20 minutes. \n#Person1#: Yes, but it can be very crowded around this time. I always feel uncomfortable taking the subway. \n#Person2#: I take the subway to work everyday, so I'm used to it now. \n#Person1#: Doesn't your mother live in the city? \n#Person2#: Yes, she's lived there for about ten years. \n#Person1#: I remember when she moved there. Apartments were a lot cheaper then. \n#Person2#: I know what you mean. It's hard to find anything that's reasonable now. \n#Person1#: Have a good time. Next time you're free, give me a call and we'll go play poker. \n#Person2#: See you later. ","summary":"Judy tells #Person1# that she will take the subway to visit her sister in the city and her mom lived in the city for about ten years. #Person1# invites Judy to play poker next time.","topic":"Social Meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8879","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for a gift for my daughter. \n#Person2#: How about a laptop? \n#Person1#: Yes, she needs something to help her at school. \n#Person2#: How about a Mac? \n#Person1#: That sounds good. How much is one? \n#Person2#: Our newest 15-inch Pro is only $2, 100. \n#Person1#: Only $2, 100? Okay, let me have one. \n#Person2#: That's great. Will that be cash, check, or credit card? \n#Person1#: Let me dig my VISA out of my purse. \n#Person2#: Okay, if you'll just sign here, please. \n#Person1#: Do I need to buy anything else? \n#Person2#: All she has to do is open the box and follow the instructions. \n#Person1#: Thank you so much. \n#Person2#: Thank you. If you have any problems, just call. ","summary":"#Person2# recommends a Mac to #Person1# as a gift for #Person1#'s daughter. #Person1# takes it.","topic":"buy a gift"}
{"fname":"train_8880","dialogue":"#Person1#: So it is hard to be a black student on campus? \n#Person2#: Yes, in many ways it is. There are many stereotypes I have to deal with in my daily life. \n#Person1#: Stereotypes? Like what? \n#Person2#: Well, like since I'm black, I must like rap music, come from the inner city, or play basketball well. \n#Person1#: I do know you like rap music, but the other two are definitely false. I've seen you play basketball. \n#Person2#: Hey! But that's not the only problem. There's also the affirmative action stigma. \n#Person1#: You mean that people look down upon you because they think you're in school because of a quota? That's not true at all, you're really a smart guy. \n#Person2#: I know that, but some people don't think like that. And I get problems from teachers as well. \n#Person1#: Teachers? I didn't think that they would be racist at all. \n#Person2#: Racist? Not exactly. It's how they look at me and ask for my opinion on a topic, as if I can speak for all black people and give them the black opinion on a subject. Suddenly I become the representative of the black race, as if we all had the same opinion. \n#Person1#: I see. It looks like there are still a lot of issues we need to work on in the US. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that there are many stereotypes that black students, like #Person2#, have to deal with on campus. Some people look down upon #Person2# and some teachers ask for #Person2#'s opinion as if #Person2# can speak for all black people.","topic":"racism"}
{"fname":"train_8881","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this Zhang Lin's home? \n#Person2#: Yes. Oh, it's you, Linda. I haven't seen you for a long time. Well, come in and sit down. How about something to drink? \n#Person1#: Yes , please. I'm a little thirsty, actually. \n#Person2#: Would you like tea or coffee? \n#Person1#: Coffee, please. \n#Person2#: Here you are. \n#Person1#: Would you like to talk over a drink? \n#Person2#: That sounds good. How are you doing, Linda? \n#Person1#: Just fine. Are you busy now? \n#Person2#: No. I'm just killing time. \n#Person1#: Shall we visit our math teacher tomorrow? \n#Person2#: Yes. I haven't been in his house for several weeks. When shall we start? \n#Person1#: How about eight o'clock tomorrow morning? \n#Person2#: All right. See you tomorrow. ","summary":"Linda calls on Zhang Lin and Zhang Lin offers Linda coffee. They will visit their math teacher at eight o'clock tomorrow morning.","topic":"Call on friends"}
{"fname":"train_8882","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'll love this. It's a chick drink. \n#Person2#: What's that supposed to mean, that it's weak? \n#Person1#: Well, that too. I mean that it's kind of sweet. See if you can guess what's in it. \n#Person2#: Mmm! Beer, tequila, and. . . lime! \n#Person1#: Not bad. You really know your booze. . . So I guess you know what's in the salsa, too? \n#Person2#: Fresh tomatoes, green and white onions. . . \n#Person1#: Don't tell me you're a salsa expert, too! ","summary":"#Person1# finds that #Person2# knows much about booze and salsa.","topic":"Food and drinks"}
{"fname":"train_8883","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, what do you want for this bag? \n#Person2#: Let me see. That one goes for $17. \n#Person1#: Would you take $12? \n#Person2#: No, I can't give it to you, let you have it for 12. How about 14? \n#Person1#: 13. 50? \n#Person2#: Sorry, $14 is the lowest I can go. ","summary":"#Person1# is bargaining with #Person2# for a bag.","topic":"bargaining"}
{"fname":"train_8884","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, where will you go?\n#Person2#: I will go to the bookstore.\n#Person1#: What book actually do you look for?\n#Person2#: I look for an English grammar book written by Batties Simon.\n#Person1#: Why do you want to buy a grammar book?\n#Person2#: I will go to America next year, so I should study English well.\n#Person1#: May I come with you to the bookstore?\n#Person2#: Of course, you can. Will you also buy a book?\n#Person1#: Yes, I want to buy a novel.\n#Person2#: Do you like reading a novel?\n#Person1#: Of course. I have many novels in my house.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's very interesting. Let's go now.","summary":"#Person2# will go to the bookstore for an English grammar book and #Person1# will go together for a novel.","topic":"buy books"}
{"fname":"train_8885","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I bought a shirt in your shop this morning.\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I bought 1 size too large by mistake.\n#Person2#: Oh, did you?\n#Person1#: I wonder if you could change it for one size smaller.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Please bring your receipt when you come.\n#Person1#: OK. I'll come to your place later. Now it is 4:00 PM. How late is your shop open?\n#Person2#: The shop closes at 7:00 PM from Monday to Friday. But today is Saturday, so we will be open until 8 o'clock, sir. We look forward to seeing you.","summary":"#Person1# calls #Person2# to make sure whether #Person1# can change a shirt for one size smaller. #Person2# says it's okay and reminds #Person1# to bring the receipt.","topic":"Aftermarket"}
{"fname":"train_8886","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you seen any good movies lately?\n#Person2#: Yes, actually I just saw Heidi.\n#Person1#: What is it about?\n#Person2#: A young girl and her grandfather in Switzerland. It takes place in the late eighteen hundreds.\n#Person1#: That's not a new movie. Now I remember I saw that when I was little.\n#Person2#: It's a remake. It's much more realistic than the first one filmed in one thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven with Shirley Temple, although that one has become a classic. Another one was made in one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two and again in two thousand and five. The movie is actually based on a book, and the director of the current movie stayed really true to the story. The little girl who plays Heidi was chosen from over 500 actresses. Isn't that amazing? She's really talented!\n#Person1#: I'd love to see it. I really enjoyed that movie as a child.\n#Person2#: It's the first film in a three part series. I'm excited to see the next 2 when they come out.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# just saw a film, Heidi, and it is a remake that is different from the one #Person1# saw as a child.","topic":"Film"}
{"fname":"train_8887","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Henry, I didn't go to school today. Could you tell me about today's homework?\n#Person2#: Sure, we were told to read a short story written by Ernest Hemingway. We'll discuss it in class next Monday.\n#Person1#: What is the short story?\n#Person2#: A Days Wait. Have you read this story before?\n#Person1#: No, but I do have read his novel, The old Man And The Sea. By the way, do you have an online version of the story?\n#Person2#: No, you can search for it.","summary":"Henry tells #Person1# their homework is to read a short story, A Days Wait.","topic":"Homework"}
{"fname":"train_8888","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is a romantic novel.\n#Person2#: Yes, I think detective novels are difficult and science novels are boring. I like romantic ones. I think they are relaxing. Actually, it's the third time I have read this book Pride and Prejudice.\n#Person1#: Who is the writer?\n#Person2#: It's Jane Austen, a great British woman.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me something about her?\n#Person2#: Sure. She was born in 1775 in a warm family. She was educated by her father and brothers, as well as through her own reading.\n#Person1#: Can you tell me some of her novels?\n#Person2#: Yes. Besides Pride and Prejudice, she wrote Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park and Emma. These great works made her one of the greatest novelists.\n#Person1#: Well, great, thanks for your introduction, Kate.\n#Person2#: My pleasure.","summary":"Kate introduces the writer of the book Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen, and tells #Person1# some of the writer's novels.","topic":"Novels and novelists"}
{"fname":"train_8889","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, since you are American, which hand should I use to hold the fork?\n#Person2#: Left for the fork and right for the knife.\n#Person1#: Got it. It's so troublesome to have western food. I've been learning the table manners, since we got married. But I still can't.\n#Person2#: Well, having western food is more about western culture.\n#Person1#: Which restaurant are we going to tonight?\n#Person2#: Sarah has booked a table at a newly opened western restaurant downtown. She said the environment there, is really pleasant.\n#Person1#: Fine, I believe in her taste. Oh, what should I wear?\n#Person2#: The black suit, but I'm afraid you have to iron it first.\n#Person1#: Well, please do it for me. I'm going to the bank to cash some money.\n#Person2#: Uh, the restaurant accepts credit cards, but making a budget is necessary.\n#Person1#: Ok then, well, $100 for the main course and $80 for wine, anything else?\n#Person2#: Don't forget about the desert.\n#Person1#: Ok, then $40 for dessert.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# are going to a newly opened western restaurant downtown tonight. #Person1# asks #Person2# about western table manners and what to wear. #Person2# makes a budget.","topic":"western restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_8890","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Mister Smith, here you are again. I notice that this is your fourth visit this month. You are taking the medicine I offered you last time, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I take it every morning but I need something else. First of all I have a headache, my head has been aching for almost a week and I'm losing weight and my food taste funny, as soon as I start to eat I lose my appetite.\n#Person1#: Mister Smith. I want you to tell me whether you are trying to get exercise.\n#Person2#: Yes, I remember your exact words. It's important to exercise and that includes walking and I'd try, some days I forget, but when I exercise, I like it.\n#Person1#: Well, Mister Smith. It seems that it's time for you to have a complete physical examination.","summary":"Mister Smith tells #Person1# that he is taking the medicine and trying to exercise but not in good condition. #Person1# recommends a complete physical examination.","topic":"See a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_8891","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, I ' d like to borrow some money.\n#Person2#: Sure, Johnny, how much do you need? five bucks?\n#Person1#: Come on, Dad, I need thirty thousand. I wanna get into the market. You know, I ' m tired of hearing all this news about the economic downturn, the inevitable recession, people stuffing their money in their mattresses. I look at this as an opportunity. This is a chance for me to get a jump start on building my nest egg.\n#Person2#: I don ' t know about that.with all the uncertainty in the markets right now, it would be a very unwise decision to invest. I don ' t know if you ' re aware son, but there has been a lot of turmoil in the markets recently. There have already been half a million layoffs in the last few months, and we have no idea how the proposed stimulus package will impact the economy. There ' s just too much instability. I wouldn ' t feel comfortable investing in this climate.\n#Person1#: But look at it this way, every challenge is an opportunity.And anyway, I ' m not talking about investing in the domestic market. There are emerging markets that promise great returns. Look at China, for example.they have 1.4 billion people, half a billion of whom have recently entered the middle class. Here alone, the aggregate demand for consumer goods represents an amazing wealth generating opportunity.\n#Person2#: Come on, son, you ' re looking at this too naively, the Chinese market has exhibited a great deal of instability, and their currency has been devalued by almost a whole percentage point.\n#Person1#: Fine, then! If that ' s the way you feel, so be it. But you ' re losing out on a great opportunity here. I ' m going to go hit up Mum for the cash.","summary":"Johnny wants to borrow thirty thousand bucks from #Person2# to get into the market. #Person2# thinks it would be a very unwise decision to invest. Johnny tries to persuade #Person2# with the example of China but #Person2# still thinks he's looking at this too naively. Johnny is going to go hit up his mum for the cash.","topic":"investment"}
{"fname":"train_8892","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, is this the parcel counter?\n#Person2#: Yes, what can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'd like to send this parcel, please.\n#Person2#: What's in it, please?\n#Person1#: Some books and newspapers.\n#Person2#: OK. please fill in this form and label it.\n#Person1#: Is it all right?\n#Person2#: Yeah. And would you like to mail it by air?\n#Person1#: No, I'd rather send it by sea.\n#Person2#: Thirteen yuan, please. Here is the receipt and change.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# send the parcel of books and newspapers by sea and charges thirteen yuan.","topic":"parcel"}
{"fname":"train_8893","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter?\n#Person2#: Checking out, please.\n#Person1#: Can I have your keys, please? Thank you. Here's your statement.\n#Person2#: Excuse me. What are these charges?\n#Person1#: Oh, these are the phone charges and these are for something from the bar.\n#Person2#: Wait a minute. I made a phone call, but I never made a connection.\n#Person1#: I know, sir. Those aren't telephone company charges. Those are hotel charges.\n#Person2#: Isn't that a bit excessive?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. It's our policy.\n#Person2#: OK. Here is the money.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Welcome to our hotel again.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# his statement. #Person2# questions the connection charge. #Person1# explains it's their policy. #Person2# pays and checks out.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_8894","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to buy some flowers for my wife.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you'd be interested in red roses.\n#Person1#: What would the roses cost me?\n#Person2#: They're only $ 20 a dozen.\n#Person1#: I like the sound of that.\n#Person2#: Yes, that is today's sale price.\n#Person1#: A dozen will be fine.\n#Person2#: Is there anything else you'd like to get?\n#Person1#: No, thank you.\n#Person2#: These roses should make your wife very happy.","summary":"#Person1# buys a dozen red roses for $20 from #Person2#.","topic":"buy roses"}
{"fname":"train_8895","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever tried shopping online?\n#Person2#: No, never. I prefer to actually see and touch what I'm buying before I pay for it, especially for clothes and shoes.\n#Person1#: That's right. Seeing is believing.\n#Person2#: I've heard some friends say when they get the article, it's quite different from what they see on the website advertisement.\n#Person1#: That happens. Without close quality examination, we may encounter fraud, and the e-shop may suddenly disappear.\n#Person2#: What's more, it's not always so safe for us to pay online as hackers might steal the user name and password.\n#Person1#: It's said that some measures have been taken to deal with this problem. Paying online is much safer than before, but I still have the feeling that it's not safe enough.\n#Person2#: I can't agree more. that's why I only do street shopping.\n#Person1#: Me too. Sometimes I surf online shops to check some related information, and then go to a physical store to do the actual shopping.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree that they may encounter fraud when shopping online and paying online is not safe enough. #Person1# suggests checking related information online and going to a physical store.","topic":"shopping online"}
{"fname":"train_8896","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're made a good choice. This china tea set is unusual.\n#Person2#: Where was it from?\n#Person1#: It was made in Jingdezhen.\n#Person2#: Jingdezhen? Isn't it called ' the capital of porcelain '?\n#Person1#: You are right.\n#Person2#: This is the very thing I've been dreaming of.\n#Person1#: It is the best quality porcelain-the famous egg-shell China.\n#Person2#: It must be most precious.\n#Person1#: But it is really worth the price.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the china tea set from Jingdezhen which is very precious.","topic":"tea set"}
{"fname":"train_8897","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, madam. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want some coffee.\n#Person1#: Certainly, madam. What kind of coffee do you want to have?\n#Person2#: What have you got?\n#Person1#: Well. We have espresso, latte, skinny latte, fancy coffee and Americano.\n#Person2#: I think I'll have a latte, please.\n#Person1#: OK. Wait a minute, please. And the sugar is right over there.","summary":"#Person1# introduces coffee types and #Person2# orders a latte.","topic":"order coffee"}
{"fname":"train_8898","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me a little about the organization? For example, how big is your workforce here?\n#Person2#: Well in total we have around 150 employees based in Hong Kong with another 400 in our head office in Beijing. The news desk staff in Hong Kong comprises around 80 staff.\n#Person1#: I see. And how about the working hours?\n#Person2#: Well, as you know Rebecca, in journalism work hours are not exactly nine to five. You could be on call at any time. We do have to work very unsociable hours at times.\n#Person1#: Well I am used to that, Mr. Parsons, so that's not really a shock for me.\n#Person2#: Good, as long as you understand that.\n#Person1#: And when do you need to fill the vacancy, Mr. Parsons?\n#Person2#: Yesterday! But no, we are hoping to start from the beginning of next month.\n#Person1#: That sounds ideal.","summary":"Mr. Parsons tells Rebecca about their workforce and working hours and he hopes she can start from the beginning of next month.","topic":"fill the vacancy"}
{"fname":"train_8899","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you lock the doors?\n#Person2#: All except the back door. I left that open for Tim. He took the dog for a walk.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm going on to bed. I'm beat.\n#Person2#: Ok, I'm going to stay up awhile. I'Ve got to go over the household budget, We ' re a little over-spend this month.\n#Person1#: Please told Tim to close the door to the basement. I don't want dog down there tonight.\n#Person2#: Ok, Good night, see you at breakfast.","summary":"#Person1# is going to bed. #Person2# is going to stay up awhile. #Person1# asks #Person2# to tell Tim to close the door.","topic":"good night"}
{"fname":"train_8900","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you bought another handset\n#Person2#: No, it is the original one.\n#Person1#: This is silver gray, while I remember your handset was black.\n#Person2#: I have changed a case for it.\n#Person1#: Can a handset case be changed?\n#Person2#: Of course. That's why I bought this type. I can change its case frequently, so it is novel to use it.\n#Person1#: How many cases are accessible?\n#Person2#: There are two more, one is orange and the other is pink. I have bought them all.\n#Person1#: It's really going to be fresh all the time.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2# has bought another handset but #Person2# just changed a case for it.","topic":"case"}
{"fname":"train_8901","dialogue":"#Person1#: What good sunshine! Let's go and get a suntan on the balcony.\n#Person2#: I've had enough of it while working under the sun in the day. I don't need any more sun-tan.\n#Person1#: It's different in my case. I work in the office, so only rarely do I get the chance to get any sun.\n#Person2#: It might be good to you. But please keep in mind that too much tanning damages the skin rather than does any good to you. You might end up with skin cancer.","summary":"#Person1# wants a suntan. #Person2# doesn't need it anymore and reminds #Person1# not to have too much tanning.","topic":"suntan"}
{"fname":"train_8902","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you believe in god?\n#Person2#: Not at all. I'm an agnostic. Do you?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure. Why don't you believe there is a god?\n#Person2#: I think everything has a scientific explanation rather than a theological one.\n#Person1#: I basically believe in science over theology. I mean, I believe in evolution for example. However, there are many things that science hasn't explained yet.\n#Person2#: I'm sure that science will explain everything eventually. I think that the strangest thing about religion is that so many religions people act in ways that their religion claims are wrong.\n#Person1#: For example?\n#Person2#: Religions preach tolerance, but many wars are caused by intolerant religious fanatics.\n#Person1#: Yes. Such people don't appear to be acting in accordance with their religious beliefs.","summary":"#Person2# is agnostic and thinks everything has a scientific explanation. #Person1# is not sure about that. They agree that some people don't act in accordance with their religious beliefs.","topic":"religious beliefs"}
{"fname":"train_8903","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't this great? I always wanted to own a farm, live out in the country, grow my own food!\n#Person2#: This is very beautiful. Though I have to confess, I don't know the first thing about farming!\n#Person1#: That's fine! Don't worry about it!\n#Person2#: What was that?\n#Person1#: Relax, it was just a goat!\n#Person2#: And that?\n#Person1#: It's just the cows that are grazing over there. We can milk them later.\n#Person2#: What was that?\n#Person1#: Honey, seriously, It's just a sheep. Relax! Relax, that was just the horses and donkeys that are in the stable.\n#Person2#: You know what? I don't think I can hack it here out in the countryside. I'm going back to the city!","summary":"#Person1# wants to own a farm but #Person2# doesn't know about farming. #Person1# tries to relax #Person2# but #Person2# is going back to the city.","topic":"own a farm"}
{"fname":"train_8904","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who's that?\n#Person2#: It'me. Susan Taylor\n#Person1#: Oh, please come in. nice to see you.\n#Person2#: On, what're you doing? You look as busy as a bee.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I'm trying to decorate my house.\n#Person2#: Really, that's cool. Let me see what you'Ve done.\n#Person1#: But actually it's not done yet. I'm going to get a special pendent lamp.\n#Person2#: That's all right. Let me see, oh, that lace looks so unique, and it's so creative to make a picture display here. How did you get that idea?\n#Person1#: It's just a simple decorating. I just want to add my personality to my living space.","summary":"Susan Taylor visits #Person1#. #Person1# is decorating the house to add some personality. Susan praises #Person1#'s idea.","topic":"decorate the house"}
{"fname":"train_8905","dialogue":"#Person1#: People are funny.\n#Person2#: They sure are.\n#Person1#: Did you hear about the pilot?\n#Person2#: The one that stole a small plane?\n#Person1#: Yes, he stole a plane in Canada and flew into the U. S.\n#Person2#: Did they catch him?\n#Person1#: Yes. After two U. S. fighter jets followed him for an hour, he landed on a highway.\n#Person2#: Did he crash?\n#Person1#: No, he just landed the plane and walked to a restaurant.\n#Person2#: Did the cops find out why he flew into the U. S. ?\n#Person1#: His life sucked. He was hoping a fighter jet would shoot him down.\n#Person2#: Poor guy.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a pilot who stole a plane in Canada and hoped a fighter jet would shoot him down.","topic":"steal a plane"}
{"fname":"train_8906","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's Copellini's, my cousin's store.\n#Person2#: Sounds like an Italian name with an ' i ' at the end.\n#Person1#: Admit it. You just think of Mussolini.\n#Person2#: No, I'm an art lover, so I think more of Bellini and Botticelli!\n#Person1#: Ah, yes. The Italians do love the sensual forms of the human body.\n#Person2#: Don't we all. . . hey! Your cousin sells gift items?\n#Person1#: Yeah-all from Italy. See all the saints? They're important to Roman Catholics.","summary":"#Person1# introduces #Person2# to #Person1#'s cousin's store. #Person2# thinks the name sounds like Italian and finds some gift items in the store.","topic":"store"}
{"fname":"train_8907","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Zhang lin! Fancy meeting you here!\n#Person2#: Hi, Lin Tao. I have't seen you for some time.\n#Person1#: How's life going, Zhang Lin?\n#Person2#: Yes, the same as ever, thanks. What about you?\n#Person1#: Pretty good, thanks. I'm going to see my uncle.\n#Person2#: Good bye then, and keep in touch.\n#Person1#: Good bye.","summary":"Zhang Lin and Lin Tao greet each other.","topic":"greet each other"}
{"fname":"train_8908","dialogue":"#Person1#: You seem to have all the jitters about Jane.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I am on edge since she was out to the match.\n#Person1#: Keep your fingers crossed. She'll bring home the bacon.\n#Person2#: I do have the confidence, but I still worry about her.","summary":"#Person2# worries about Jane. #Person1# comforts #Person2#.","topic":"worry"}
{"fname":"train_8909","dialogue":"#Person1#: excuse me? How can I get to the nearest branch of the national bank?\n#Person2#: there's branch on new street. Walk up this street until you get to the first set of traffic lights. Then turn right at the traffic lights.\n#Person1#: how far up the street are the traffic lights?\n#Person2#: not far. About 150 meters perhaps.\n#Person1#: ok. So I turn right at the traffic lights. Then?\n#Person2#: then keep walking until you reach the war memorial. It's a big statue of a soldier. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: ok. Where do I go then?\n#Person2#: you'll see the national bank near the war memorial. It's a big building and you'll see a big sign on the front of the building.\n#Person1#: got it. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get to the nearest branch of the national bank. #Person2# tells #Person1# how to get there.","topic":"ask directions"}
{"fname":"train_8910","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really need to go shopping.\n#Person2#: What do you need to buy?\n#Person1#: I need to look for a new bedroom set.\n#Person2#: Where are you going to go look for one?\n#Person1#: I have absolutely no idea.\n#Person2#: You don't know where you want to look for one?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not sure where they sell nice bedroom sets.\n#Person2#: Do you want to know where I got mine from?\n#Person1#: Yes, because I love yours.\n#Person2#: I purchased mine from IKEA.\n#Person1#: Is IKEA affordable?\n#Person2#: Not at all, but you get what you pay for.","summary":"#Person1# needs a new bedroom set but doesn't know where to get one. #Person2# suggests IKEA.","topic":"bedroom set"}
{"fname":"train_8911","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I get my driver's license?\n#Person2#: Have you taken your driving test yet?\n#Person1#: I have yet to take my driving test.\n#Person2#: Okay, first I'm going to need you to fill out the paperwork.\n#Person1#: When can I take my test?\n#Person2#: You'll have to make an appointment for that.\n#Person1#: I would like to make one right now.\n#Person2#: How does Friday sound?\n#Person1#: That would be great.\n#Person2#: What time would you like to take the test?\n#Person1#: If I could do it in the morning, then that would be good.\n#Person2#: Eleven o'clock on Friday morning. See you then.","summary":"#Person1# needs to take the driving test. #Person2# helps #Person1# to make an appointment at eleven o'clock on Friday morning.","topic":"driving test"}
{"fname":"train_8912","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to eat for breakfast?\n#Person2#: All I usually have is some cereal for breakfast.\n#Person1#: You know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?\n#Person2#: I sometimes run late in the morning, and can't make breakfast.\n#Person1#: That's not a good excuse.\n#Person2#: Tell me what you eat in the morning.\n#Person1#: I just eat some oatmeal, toast, and orange juice.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a great breakfast.\n#Person1#: It's good, and it's easy to make.\n#Person2#: That sounds like a very quick meal.\n#Person1#: So, are you still going to have cereal?\n#Person2#: I think I'm going to make myself some oatmeal and toast.","summary":"#Person2# usually has cereal for breakfast. #Person1# doesn't approve it and finally #Person2# decides to eat oatmeal and toast.","topic":"breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_8913","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, check out this new game I bought today.\n#Person2#: Wow! It's a trivia game all about the Academy Awards.\n#Person1#: I know you love the Oscars. This game has some great questions about all types of movies.\n#Person2#: Does it have questions about foreign language films? There's hardly any American films worth watching.\n#Person1#: Yes. In fact, one of the categories is on foreign language films.","summary":"#Person1# shows a game about the Academy Awards to #Person2#. #Person2# is interested.","topic":"game"}
{"fname":"train_8914","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've known from your resume that you are a college graduate.\n#Person2#: Yes, madam. I graduated from Tianjin College of Finance and Trade three years ago.\n#Person1#: What did you take as your major in college?\n#Person2#: I took Accounting as my major.\n#Person1#: What kinds of work were you in charge of in the previous company?\n#Person2#: I was in charge of cost price and sales revenue.\n#Person1#: All right, I see. Why do you want to work for a Sino-American joint venture enterprise now?\n#Person2#: There are two reasons for me to do it. First, I'm sure that there will be more opportunities for advancement If I enter your enterprise. Secondly, I'd like to acquaint myself with American culture if possible.\n#Person1#: Well, Mr. Zhang, you must know, what we need is a capable accountant, and we won't have enough time to tell him some other things.\n#Person2#: Yes, madam. I know that I'll be expected, first of all, to work hard if I'm hired.","summary":"Mr. Zhang says his major is Accounting and he was in charge of cost price and sales revenue in the previous company but he leaves because he wants more opportunities and access to American culture in #Person1#'s company.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_8915","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mike, where are you going?\n#Person2#: I'm going to down town.\n#Person1#: At this time? Why don't you go there tomorrow? It is almost dark.\n#Person2#: My boy wants me to buy a toy, so I think I'd better satisfy him.\n#Person1#: But I have seen many toys in your home.\n#Person2#: There is none now because he likes to destroy toys.\n#Person1#: But if he always destroys toys and asks you to buy new ones, what will you do?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am annoyed by this, too.\n#Person1#: And you still buy him new ones?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person1#: You will spoil him.","summary":"Mike is going downtown to buy a toy for his boy who likes to destroy toys. #Person1# thinks he'll spoil the boy.","topic":"spoil the boy"}
{"fname":"train_8916","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you feel about this restaurant?\n#Person2#: I really liked it!\n#Person1#: I really enjoyed the food.\n#Person2#: What did you enjoy the most?\n#Person1#: I enjoyed the fish the most.\n#Person2#: The fish was pretty special, but I loved the dessert.\n#Person1#: The macadamia cake was out-of-this-world!\n#Person2#: I really felt that the service was exceptionally good.\n#Person1#: Yes, the service really added to the experience.\n#Person2#: I am looking forward to returning to this restaurant.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both like the restaurant, including the food, the dessert, and the service.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_8917","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any tables?\n#Person2#: Yes. We've got plenty of tables in stock. Will you have a look at this one?\n#Person1#: It's a nice color, and the style is not bad, but a bit too small. I'd like to get a slightly larger one.\n#Person2#: How about this one?\n#Person1#: Mmm, I like it. How much is it?\n#Person2#: Seventy US dollars.\n#Person1#: Here is the money. Could you deliver this to my house?\n#Person2#: Of course. We are always at your service.\n#Person1#: Here is my name card. Thanks.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# recommends a table for #Person1#. #Person1# pays seventy US dollars for it and asks #Person2# to deliver it.","topic":"buy a table"}
{"fname":"train_8918","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look a bit under the weather.\n#Person2#: I am not feeling all the great. I think I have that crud that is going around.\n#Person1#: I know that it's going around the dorms.\n#Person2#: My boyfriend hasn't been feeling so well. Maybe he passed it on to me.\n#Person1#: I have some cold tablets if you would like one.\n#Person2#: Mostly, I feel like I need some rest and hot soup.\n#Person1#: Drinking liquids and getting rest is a good idea with a cold.\n#Person2#: My grandmother thinks that honey and whiskey is a good cure for a cold.\n#Person1#: You could always go to the pharmacy if it gets worse and you want suggestions.\n#Person2#: If things don't get better in a few days, I will look for some other solutions.","summary":"#Person2# seems to have a cold and feels like some rest and hot soup. #Person1# suggests going to the pharmacy if it gets worse.","topic":"have a cold"}
{"fname":"train_8919","dialogue":"#Person1#: How long have you been in this company?\n#Person2#: I came two years ago after I graduated from college. This is my first job.\n#Person1#: You must have found much difference between working in company and studying in college.\n#Person2#: Of course! Everyday, there is a deadline to meet. Bosses watching and testing me all the time, not liking in college, handed in paper months later and tested on schedule. It is so busy. But anyway, I have been trying my best to be a good employee.\n#Person1#: Well, you'Ve adapted yourself very well. Everyone in our office thinks you'Ve made a great progress in the past two years. What is your secret?\n#Person2#: It is so encouraging to hear this remark. The secret is to make plans. Write down your goals, short-term and long-term and make detail plans for a week or a month. Then just work hard.","summary":"#Person2# thinks working is busier than studying but #Person2# tries #Person2#'s best. #Person1# thinks #Person2# has made great progress. #Person2#'s secret is to make plans and work hard.","topic":"make progress"}
{"fname":"train_8920","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kinds of things do you like to do?\n#Person2#: I've always liked to draw and paint.\n#Person1#: I didn't know you knew how to draw and paint.\n#Person2#: I do it every once in a while.\n#Person1#: How long have you known how to do that?\n#Person2#: I first learned how to do it in high school.\n#Person1#: Did you take some sort of art class or something?\n#Person2#: That was my favorite class.\n#Person1#: You have got to be talented.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: If only I was talented.\n#Person2#: You have a talent. You just don't know what it is yet.","summary":"#Person2# has liked to draw and paint since hight school. #Person1# thinks #Person2# has a talent and wishes to have a talent too.","topic":"talent"}
{"fname":"train_8921","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, could you please show me the way to the human resource department?\n#Person2#: Yes, but have you made an appointment ahead?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. I am Monica. I have made an appointment with your HR manager.\n#Person2#: Just a minute please. I'll make a call to the HR office.\n#Person1#: Yes, they confirm your appointment. Please come in. It is on the 3rd floor, room 3106. You can take the right elevator as the left on is in maintenance today.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"Monica wants to go to the human resource department. #Person2# confirms her appointment and shows her the way.","topic":"human resource department"}
{"fname":"train_8922","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know Ernie, it seems we both like the same artists.\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. I think we have the same musical tastes.\n#Person1#: But if we're going to start a band, we have to be able to sing and dance. Can you do that?\n#Person2#: I'm not a very good singer, but I'm a really great dancer! I love hip hop dancing.\n#Person1#: Great! I'll sing, and you can dance in our band.","summary":"#Person1# and Ernie have the same musical tastes. If they start a band, #Person1#'ll sing and Ernie will dance.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_8923","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Can I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm interested in a job your company posted on the Internet.\n#Person1#: We posted several positions. Which position are you looking for?\n#Person2#: It is a position in your Maintenance Department. Is it available?\n#Person1#: Yes. Applications will be accepted for this position until next Friday.\n#Person2#: I have no experience but I'm interested in it.\n#Person1#: If you're interested in this position, please send me your resume.\n#Person2#: I don't have my resume with me, but I will send you a copy immediately. Can I fill out the application form right now?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for a position in #Person1#'s Maintenance Department. #Person1# asks #Person2# to send his resume and fill out the application form.","topic":"application"}
{"fname":"train_8924","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I wanna go to America for my vacation.\n#Person1#: No problem. Actually, we have some great packages. The most exciting season of Hawaii is now. How about a relaxing vacation in Hawaii?\n#Person2#: Sounds good. Are there any group tours I can go with?\n#Person1#: Yes. There will be one at the end of this month. For many people, a Hawaiian vacation promises languid days filled with sunbathing and poolside cocktails. For others, it's all about non-stop action in one of the world's most extreme natural playgrounds. Whether you are in search of quiet relaxation or unbridled stimulation, Hawaii gives you the best of both.\n#Person2#: Great. So how long is the trip?\n#Person1#: 15 days. The transportation by air will take five days.\n#Person2#: Fine. I happen to have 20 days for holiday, so exciting! How many places will be visited and what are they? Where will be staying and how about the food there?\n#Person1#: Sir, let's do it step by step. First, we will visit over 25 different places. Most of the places are in Hawaii's Big Island. We will stay in Arlott's Lodge\n#Person2#: Well, cool. What's the price for this trip?\n#Person1#: Well, right now there's a special rate for 40, 000 RMB for this package, including everything such as airline ticket, tour guides, hotels and food. All you have to do is to sign up and we will take care of everything.\n#Person2#: Well. 40, 000 RMB that's really a lot of money. I will have to think about it.\n#Person1#: Sure. By the way, this special price is only good through the end of the week.\n#Person2#: Is it Thursday? I mean if I let the chance slide. . .\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. It will be a great pity!\n#Person2#: Well. Ok, I will take it.\n#Person1#: Thank you!","summary":"#Person2# wants to go to America for his vacation. #Person1# recommends a package to Hawaii at the end of this month which lasts for 15 days and introduces the places and food there. #Person2# thinks the package is expensive at first but then decides to take it.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_8925","dialogue":"#Person1#: So can we play PlayStation later?\n#Person2#: Sure, if you're done!\n#Person1#: All my games are so lame, Mom. When can I get a new one?\n#Person2#: Well, listen, Honey, you've been a big help lately. . .\n#Person1#: Right on. I'm gonna get a new game!\n#Person2#: If you take out the garbage and do the dishes, I'll think about it.\n#Person1#: I knew there would be a catch!\n#Person2#: Nothing in life is free, Son.\n#Person1#: Except housework, that is.","summary":"#Person1# wants a new game. #Person2# asks him to do housework as an exchange.","topic":"do housework"}
{"fname":"train_8926","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, does your throat hurt?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: OK. Do you want to get better?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: OK. We want you to get better, too. You'll have your tonsils out tomorrow, and you won't get so many colds any more.\n#Person2#: But if I have my tonsils out tomorrow, I'll miss my birthday party on Saturday.\n#Person1#: I know. It's a problem, isn't it? Let me try to work something out.\n#Person2#: What?\n#Person1#: I have to think about it.\n#Person2#: You're joking with me.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm not, Tom. Give me a chance to think about it, and I'll get a new idea.\n#Person2#: A surprise?\n#Person1#: Maybe. But you just put on your clothes, and I'll think of a surprise.\n#Person2#: Will it hurt?\n#Person1#: No. There are other boys and girls, and they are having tonsils out. When we get there, you'll see them operated courageously.\n#Person2#: I don't want to.\n#Person1#: Change your clothes, Tom. Everything will just be fine.","summary":"Tom will have his tonsils out tomorrow but he doesn't want to because he'll miss his birthday party. #Person1#'ll take him to see other children having tonsils out courageously.","topic":"have tonsils out"}
{"fname":"train_8927","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Dave. Can we talk for a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure about what? I'm kind of busy, but yeah ...\n#Person1#: Well, ....um, well, I'm not sure what to say, but um ...\n#Person2#: Come on. come on.\n#Person1#: Well, ...\n#Person2#: What is it? I've never known my sister to be at a loss for words.\n#Person1#: Well, you know Dave. I've got to be honest. I'm getting really, really concerned about your drinking.\n#Person2#: What are you talking about?\n#Person1#: Well, uh, it's ...\n#Person2#: Can't a person just have a few drinks without people getting on their case? I mean, first, Dad, then you!\n#Person1#: Dave, Dave. No seriously. Listen, Dave. You're my brother. I love you, but you've had two DUIs, you lost your last job because you showed up drunk, your girlfriend's going to dump you because you're drinking too much. Dave.\n#Person2#: You don't understand. I have it under control.\n#Person1#: Dave, you don't.\n#Person2#: That was the old me.\n#Person1#: Dave. You got your last DUI three weeks ago. You can't keep doing this. Dave, you're going to kill someone.\n#Person2#: I thought ...\n#Person1#: You might kill yourself.\n#Person2#: I thought siblings there, were there to support each other, and that's not what you're doing right now.\n#Person1#: Dave. I love you, and I'm trying to help you. I really care about you. And these friends that you hang out with ... they're not friends. A friend is a person who is honest and frank with you, not these so-called buddies you've got that encourage you to go and buy booze for any old party.\n#Person2#: You just know them like I don't. I mean ...\n#Person1#: I know them well enough. Come on. Wake up. These guys are dragging you down.\n#Person2#: I've had enough.\n#Person1#: No, no. Listen. The truth hurts; it stings. Listen. I know. I've seen what's happening to you, and look, there's ...\n#Person2#: You don't understand.\n#Person1#: You know what? AA. Alcoholics Anonymous. You can go there and you can meet with other people, and they can help you be sober.\n#Person2#: That's for people who have problems.\n#Person1#: You've got problems, Dave. AA. There's no membership fees, anyone can attend, the meetings are very confidential. I'll even go with you. I'll help you. What do you say? Come on.\n#Person2#: Right. Like I said, I'm in control. I just need more time to deal with this. It just takes a little bit more time.\n#Person1#: Dave. How long? You can't do this alone. You're not doing it.\n#Person2#: No, I'm done. You'll see, you'll see.\n#Person1#: Dave, No. I can't ... it'll kill me if there's another DUI, an accident, something, I'm really worried, Dave.\n#Person2#: I'm done, I'm done. I don't want to talk about this anymore.","summary":"#Person1# tries to persuade Dave not to drink with his friends anymore and to go to Alcoholics Anonymous because #Person1#, as Dave's sister, is worried about him after he had two DUIs and lost his last job and his girlfriend. Dave refuses #Person1#'s suggestions and doesn't want to talk about it anymore.","topic":"get drunk"}
{"fname":"train_8928","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Hello Roger? This is Ann.\n#Person1#: Oh hi, Ann. How have you been? And how's your new apartment working out?\n#Person2#: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to look for a new place.\n#Person1#: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.\n#Person2#: Oh, I do, but it's a little far from campus, and the commute is just killing me. Do you think you could help? I thought you might know more about the housing situation near the school.\n#Person1#: Okay, what's your budget like? I mean how much do you want to spend on rent?\n#Person2#: Uh, somewhere under $200 a month, including utilities, if I could. Oh, and I'd prefer to rent a furnished apartment.\n#Person1#: Hmm. And anything else?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I need a parking space.\n#Person1#: Well, I know there's an apartment complex around the corner that seems to have a few vacancies. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.\n#Person2#: Hey, thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"Ann wants to look for a new place near the campus. Roger asks about her budget and requirements and promises to drop by at the apartment complex to have a look for her.","topic":"apartment"}
{"fname":"train_8929","dialogue":"#Person1#: That looks like the main entrance. Do we have to buy tickets?\n#Person2#: No, I had several tickets sent to me. Here, take one each. Let's have a look at the equipment. The exhibition is on the two floors, with two main halls on each floor.\n#Person1#: Then what's on the ground floor?\n#Person2#: Radios, televisions, video equipment and home computers-all in Hall 1. Office equipment is in Hall 2.\n#Person1#: How about the first floor?\n#Person2#: Here we are. The communications equipment and large computer systems are upstairs. About every major computer company in the world is here, it seems.\n#Person1#: Dr. Jackson, are there any companies here that you've dealt with before?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, several. We've had dealings with Cosmic Computers for some years, but we're not satisfied with their after-sales service-they take a long time to deliver spare parts and charge more.\n#Person1#: I've heard some very good reports about another firm called Universal Computers.","summary":"Dr. Jackson gives #Person1# tickets and tells #Person1# the radios and televisions are on the ground floor, and the communication equipment is on the first floor. Jackson's dealt with Cosmic computers but he wasn't satisfied.","topic":"exhibition"}
{"fname":"train_8930","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me help you to some more fish.\n#Person2#: The fish is delicious. But I've had enough now. I'd like to have some soup.\n#Person1#: Here it is. Help yourself.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I didn't know you were so good at cooking. If my wife were here, she would be surprised as I am.\n#Person1#: Well, bring your wife too if you come here next time. I haven't seen her for quite some time.\n#Person2#: Sure, I will. My wife will be very happy to see you, too. Well, I'm full now. Thank you for your wonderful meal.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you enjoyed it.","summary":"#Person2# enjoys the meal cooked by #Person1#. #Person1# asks #Person2# to bring #Person2#'s wife next time.","topic":"cooking"}
{"fname":"train_8931","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you rent rooms by the week? You see, I'm not sure whether we will stay for a whole month.\n#Person2#: Well, it's 30 dollars a week, plus 10 dollars for electricity, but only 130 dollars a month inclusive.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rent rooms by the week but #Person2# tells #Person1# it's economical to rent by the month.","topic":"rent rooms"}
{"fname":"train_8932","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have been looking at this online catalog for over an hour and I still haven't finished getting all the kitchen appliances that we need! \n#Person2#: What are you getting? \n#Person1#: Well, the first thing on my list is a new blender. I decided to also get a juicer and a new coffee maker. \n#Person2#: Don't forget to also get a new mixer. I lent the old one to my brother and he broke it. \n#Person1#: Yeah I know. I also decided to throw away the old toaster and get a new one. I am also getting a rice cooker and steamer to make some nice steamed fish or veggies. \n#Person2#: I'm actually thinking of completely refurnishing the kitchen and getting a new stove, oven, dishwasher and trash compacter. \n#Person1#: That's a good idea ! The kitchen will look amazing! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the new kitchen appliances they need. They decide to completely refurnish it.","topic":"kitchen appliances"}
{"fname":"train_8933","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thank you for your letter. \n#Person2#: Is your waist any better? \n#Person1#: Yes, I'm feeling very well these days. \n#Person2#: I'm glad you are getting better. \n#Person1#: And I was glad to receive your letter. \n#Person2#: Then when will you be back again? \n#Person1#: I will be back again next Wednesday. \n#Person2#: I hope to see you at that time again. Bye. \n#Person1#: Bye. ","summary":"#Person1# thanks #Person2# for the letter and tells #Person2# #Person1#'ll be back.","topic":"feel well"}
{"fname":"train_8934","dialogue":"#Person1#: When are you going to take your vacation?\n#Person2#: I've got a 10-day vacation starting from July twenty-fifth.\n#Person1#: Where are you going?\n#Person2#: To Hawaii.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good place. Is your family going?\n#Person2#: Yes, we plan to climb the mountains, go fishing, swimming and windsurfing. Just to relax. My wife is taking a whole bunch of books to read.\n#Person1#: Your children must be all excited about it.\n#Person2#: Yes, they are. They're already crossing out days on the calendar. Are you going to Europe again this summer?\n#Person1#: No, not this time. We're going to visit some old friends in Egypt.\n#Person2#: Are you going by ship or taking a flight?\n#Person1#: We are going by air.","summary":"#Person2# is going to Hawaii with #Person2#'s family during the vacation. #Person1# is going to visit some old friends in Egypt by air.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_8935","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Sandra.\n#Person2#: Hi.\n#Person1#: Are you working on something?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'm preparing a presentation for my history class.\n#Person1#: What's it about?\n#Person2#: It's about the different people that discovered America.\n#Person1#: I thought Christopher Columbus discovered America?\n#Person2#: Well not.\n#Person1#: In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.\n#Person2#: Yeah, well, he did, but it turns out that Columbus wasn't the first person to get to the New World at all.\n#Person1#: Was he the first European?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Who?","summary":"Sandra tells #Person1# she is preparing a presentation for her history class about the different people that discovered America.","topic":"history"}
{"fname":"train_8936","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've sent out the invitations for the dinner party.\n#Person2#: That's good. Now what should we do?\n#Person1#: We need to plan the menu.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's right. What do you have in mind?\n#Person1#: I think I'm going to make the chicken salad we had at our thirty nineth wedding anniversary. Remember? I asked Thompson, the chef of the restaurant where we often go for the recipe.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I remember. Time sure flies. Now we are celebrating our golden anniversary and Thompson was very friendly. You know chef seldom tell people their recipes. They often keep them a secret.\n#Person1#: I understand that. So you see I have promised I will also keep the recipe a secret.\n#Person2#: Well, Thompson will appreciate that. Oh, but did you forget that Linda doesn't eat chicken?\n#Person1#: Linda? Oh my gosh. I forgot to invite her. She'll be mad at me. It just slipped my mind. Thanks for reminding me. I think I'm getting old.\n#Person2#: Looks like you are.","summary":"#Person1# has sent out the invitations for the dinner party of their golden anniversary and tells #Person2# #Person1# is going to make the chicken salad. #Person2# reminds #Person1# Linda doesn't eat chicken. #Person1# finds #Person1# forgot to invite her.","topic":"golden anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_8937","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Mr. Othman? This is Michael in Mr. Emory ' s office. He ' d like to set up and appointment with you to talk about buying a new copier.\n#Person2#: Sure, I ' d be glad to. What time frame did he have in mind?\n#Person1#: He ' d like to do it as soon as possible, sir. How about tomorrow at 2:45?\n#Person2#: Mm, yeah, that ' ll be great. Tell him I ' ll see him then.","summary":"Michael phones Mr. Othman to set up an appointment between Mr. Emory and Othman.","topic":"schedule an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_8938","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Mitzuko-san, I hope you like it here. This is my favourite restaurant in Taipei. It reminds me of my youth when I traveled around Europe.\n#Person2#: It looks wonderful. Very authentic.\n#Person1#: The chef trained in Florence. The pasta is very good here.\n#Person2#: OK. So, what can you recommend?\n#Person1#: Hum... You should try the mushroom fettucine. It's really good.\n#Person2#: Is it salty?\n#Person1#: Not at all. It has a very delicate flavor.\n#Person2#: What does ' Duppa del Giono ' mean? I'm sorry I don't know how to pronounce that.\n#Person1#: Oh, that means soup of the day. I'll ask the waiter what they have today. Have you tried mussels cooked the Italian way? They're really delicious.\n#Person2#: No. I'll try them. Sounds good.","summary":"#Person1# and Mitzuko-san talk about what to order at an Italian restaurant in Taipei. #Person1# recommends the mushroom fettuccine and mussels.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_8939","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Green. Please have a seat. I received your resume last Monday and I would like to say I'm very impressed.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: May I asked why you are interested in working for us?\n#Person2#: Your company has an impressive reputation. My uncle worked for your company for many years.\n#Person1#: Oh, did he?\n#Person2#: Yes, but he retired 5 years ago.\n#Person1#: Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present job?\n#Person2#: I'm a senior broker in a large company. I deal with clients on a daily basis, handling all aspects of their accounts personally.\n#Person1#: Do you think you are the right candidate for this position?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do think I am the right candidate for this position.\n#Person1#: Why do you think you're the right candidate for this position?\n#Person2#: Well, I have a lot of experience in this area. I have all the qualifications you need. I enjoy working with people. In my current job, I'm in charge of a team of eight people.\n#Person1#: Well, you might be the person we've been looking for. Do you have any questions?\n#Person2#: Yes, if I were hired, when would you like me to start?\n#Person1#: At the end of this month.\n#Person2#: And how many accounts would I handle?\n#Person1#: You'll be supervising six brokers who manage a combined total of 310 accounts.\n#Person2#: What kind of benefit package do you offer?\n#Person1#: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year of employment. You're also eligible for medical and dental insurance. And we offer a generous retirement pension plan after 10 years of service. Do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: No, not at the moment.\n#Person1#: Well, I'll have to discuss your application with my colleagues, and we'll get back to you early next week.\n#Person2#: Thanks. It was very nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: It was nice to meet you, too. And thanks for coming in today.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Mr. Green who is a senior broker in a large company. Mr. Green thinks he is qualified for the position because of his rich experience and leadership. #Person1# seems to be satisfied with Mr. Green and tells him about the job content and benefits package.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8940","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. I am coming to apply for the position of accountant.\n#Person2#: Oh, please sit down. What university did you graduate from?\n#Person1#: I graduated from Tianjin College of Commerce.\n#Person2#: What was your major at college?\n#Person1#: My major was accounting.\n#Person2#: Can you name some of the courses you completed in relation to accounting?\n#Person1#: Sure. I took such courses as accounting principles, commercial accounting, cost accounting, industrial accounting, electronic data processing accounting, and accounting involved in foreign capital enterprises.\n#Person2#: What kind of work are you doing now?\n#Person1#: I'm engaged in accounting.\n#Person2#: What are your responsibilities in your present work?\n#Person1#: My work involves various routine bookkeeping and basic accounting tasks including journal entries, verifying data and reconciling discrepancies, preparing detailed reports from raw data, and checking accounting documents for completeness, mathematical accuracy and consistency.\n#Person2#: Are you familiar with the PRC Financial and Tax Regulations?\n#Person1#: I think so.\n#Person2#: Can you tell me something about this balance sheet now?\n#Person1#: Of course. This balance sheet contains three major sections, that is, assets, liabilities and owner's equity. So, you see, the total current liabilities of your company are $ 3, 372, 000, and the owner's equity is $ 5, 400, 000. That means that the total assets, which is equal to the sum of the creditor's and the owner's equities, are $ 8, 772, 000.\n#Person2#: What's the creditor's equity?\n#Person1#: The creditor's equity is the same as liabilities.","summary":"#Person2# interviews #Person1# who graduated from Tianjin College of Commerce. #Person2# asks #Person1# about #Person1#'s major at college and #Person1#'s present work and tests #Person1#'s working ability. #Person1# presently works on routine bookkeeping and basic accounting tasks. #Person1# knows about the balance sheet and the creditor's equity.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_8941","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you usually get to school?\n#Person2#: I usually ride my bike. Which form of transport do you prefer to use?\n#Person1#: I feel that I can see more when I pedal a bicycle, but when I feel lazy, I drive my car.\n#Person2#: I think we should discourage people from using their private cars. They produce too much pollution!\n#Person1#: I agree, but I would find it difficult to stop using my car. It's just so convenient.\n#Person2#: Cars might be convenient, but they're so bad for the environment.\n#Person1#: Do you have a car?\n#Person2#: No. I used to have one though. Once I started using my bicycle to get around, I found that I didn't really need it.\n#Person1#: Maybe if I sold my car now, I wouldn't be so tempted to use it.\n#Person2#: You could try. It would save you a lot of money.\n#Person1#: That's true. Every month, I spend hundreds of dollars on gas, insurance, and repairs.\n#Person2#: If you got to class by riding a bicycle every day instead of driving, you will get lots of exercise, too!\n#Person1#: I could stand to lose a few pounds. Having a car has made me lazy. I never end up walking anywhere!\n#Person2#: Let's go to a car dealership. I'll help you try to sell your car for a good price.\n#Person1#: Sounds good! Let's go!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about their way of transportation. #Person2# rides a bicycle and persuades #Person1# to give up driving a car. #Person2# thinks bikes are good for the environment and can make people exercise. #Person1# agrees and decides to sell the car.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_8942","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my name is Violet. Come with me, and I'll help you wash your hair.\n#Person2#: My hair is kind of dry and brittle. . .\n#Person1#: I'll pick a shampoo that's just right for your hair type. Sit right here, and rest your neck on the side of the sink. Is the water too hot?\n#Person2#: No, it's just perfect.\n#Person1#: Let me know if I'm using too much force.\n#Person2#: No, really, it feels great.\n#Person1#: OK! You're all set! Come back with me to your seat, and Eva will be right with you.","summary":"Violet helps #Person2# wash #Person2#'s hair. Violet picks the right shampoo and the proper water temperature. #Person2# feels great.","topic":"wash hair"}
{"fname":"train_8943","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, where can I start my work?\n#Person2#: Well, your job is to compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts. You're also responsible for preparing profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.\n#Person1#: And I represent?\n#Person2#: Our company just concluded a business transaction. You can help with documenting varies financial sheets involved in this transaction.\n#Person1#: Ok, thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome. Feel free to ask me any time you need help.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1#'s job is to compile and analyze financial information and document for a business transaction.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_8944","dialogue":"#Person1#: Millions of amateur investors like you, have to rely on a dizzying array of financial newspapers, magazines and commentators to get investment information.\n#Person2#: Yes. It's sometimes scary if you think of the tremendous amount of media we face every day.\n#Person1#: It's like information overload, not to mention the reliability of these papers and magazines.\n#Person2#: Which financial magazines and newspapers do you think do the best job of checking facts?\n#Person1#: Well, for example, The Wall Street Journal is very, very good. Even though it's used on occasion ( as all news organizations are ) by Ces or bankers who leak their mergers in advance in order to get a positive spin.\n#Person2#: I like to read Fortune.\n#Person1#: Good. Fortune is usually ahead of the curve. And Business Week is very solid, too.\n#Person2#: Where does a broadcast company get most of their information? I hope it's not just from press releases.\n#Person1#: A good broadcast company usually does far more than press releases. Their people go out and do real reporting, talking to people at the stock exchange, fund managers, analysts, etc.\n#Person2#: But sometimes when a flimsy report, or even a rumor gets on television, there's going to be a terrible'echo chamber'effect.\n#Person1#: You are right about that.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about financial information. #Person1# thinks The Wall Street Journal does the best job of checking facts while #Person2# likes reading Fortune. #Person1# thinks a broadcast company usually does more but #Person2# also mentions its hazards.","topic":"financial information discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8945","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, is there anything in the fridge I can eat before dinner?\n#Person2#: There's some leftover pizza from last night.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Um, I think there may be some leftover lasagna from the other day.\n#Person1#: Do I have any other choices?\n#Person2#: There might be some birthday cake left in the freezer.\n#Person1#: Is everything in the fridge leftovers? I hate leftovers!\n#Person2#: You can wash the vegetables and cut the chicken and I'll make dinner!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person1#'s mom for something to eat but is unwilling to eat the leftovers.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8946","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you mean his grandmothers are already dead? Wait a minute, you don't think he's avoiding me, do you?\n#Person2#: Well you know, claiming that your grandmother is sick is the classic excuse used to get out of doing something.\n#Person1#: Oh man, I hate rejection. It really makes you feel terrible, especially when you really liked the person.\n#Person2#: Is there anything I can do to help? Just remember that I'm there for you if you want to talk about it.","summary":"#Person1# is upset due to the rejection of a boy. #Person2# comforts her.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8947","dialogue":"#Person1#: The band is pretty good. How do you like the music?\n#Person2#: It's very nice. I haven't heard live music in a while. This is fun.\n#Person1#: Well, then, may I invite you for the next dance?\n#Person2#: Of course. But I'm afraid I'm not much of a dancer. . .\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I'm not much of a dancer myself.\n#Person2#: You're dancing so well.\n#Person1#: You dance beautifully too.\n#Person2#: When did you learn to dance?\n#Person1#: In college. But I don't dance very often. What's your favourite dance?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say. It depends. But I love the waltz.\n#Person1#: How about tango?\n#Person2#: Oh, I like it. It's such a beautiful dance, but I can't do it well. What about you?\n#Person1#: Tango is my favorite. Anything but hip-hop or the foxtrot. ( the music has stopped )\n#Person2#: Thank you for the dance.\n#Person1#: My pleasure. Let's go and have a drink.\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to dance, then they talk about dancing. They compliment each other's dance moves. #Person2# loves the waltz, while #Person1#'s favorite is tango. They'll have a drink together.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8948","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't know. I think you might be over the hill.\n#Person2#: Well, if not gymnastics, then mountain biking.\n#Person1#: Mountain biking is an Olympic sport?\n#Person2#: Since 1996 it has been. And I bet I'd be pretty good at it. I ride my mountain bike to work almost every day.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# mountain biking is an Olympic sport and #Person2# is good at it.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8949","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, why didn't you clean the room?\n#Person2#: I'm not in the mood.\n#Person1#: Why are you feeling depressed?\n#Person2#: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me. That's a real let-down.\n#Person1#: I don't think she will do such a thing.\n#Person2#: But she did and made me disappointed.\n#Person1#: Oh, cheer up. A girlfriend is not everything.\n#Person2#: But she means a lot to me.\n#Person1#: Then forgive her mistake.\n#Person2#: Oh. I just can't forget it.","summary":"David is depressed because his girlfriend spoke ill of him. #Person1# cheers him up, but David can't forget it.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_8950","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm Miss Sherman. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Well, apparently I'Ve run up quite a bill. I was under the impression that the Junior Executive Holiday Package only cost 250 dollars per night. I'Ve just been informed that it's actually 500 do\n#Person1#: That's true. For the Junior Executive Room. . . three nights. . . yes, your bill should be $ 1, 500\n#Person2#: But I definitely was led to believe that a three-night stay would be $ 750.\n#Person1#: The advertised rate is based on double occupancy.\n#Person2#: When I booked the room, your staff didn't mention this. And the brochure and your promotional mailings do not mention that.\n#Person1#: Are you quite sure?\n#Person2#: Yes. Have a look.\n#Person1#: I see. I had no idea our advertising was so misleading. It is here, but it's in the fine print on the last page.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you could arrange to provide me with a new bill that reflects the advertised rate.\n#Person1#: Normally I couldn't do that. But under the circumstances, I'll see what I can arrange. Customer satisfaction is our primary aim.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2#'s bill is much higher than expected and insists #Person2# wasn't informed of the price. #Person2# demands a new bill that reflects the advertised rate and Miss Sherman promises to arrange.","topic":"bill inquiry"}
{"fname":"train_8951","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any idea why I pulled you over today?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: One of your brake lights is out.\n#Person2#: Really? I'm sorry. I did not know that.\n#Person1#: I'm going to give you a ticket.\n#Person2#: Why can't you just let me off with a warning?\n#Person1#: It's just a ticket.\n#Person2#: How much is the fine?\n#Person1#: The judge will let you know.\n#Person2#: I have to be at court?\n#Person1#: Of course.\n#Person2#: All right. Just give me the ticket.","summary":"#Person1# pulls #Person2# over and gives #Person2# a ticket because #Person2#'s brake light is out. #Person2# is reluctant but accepts.","topic":"give a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_8952","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is that the latest issue of Reader you're reading?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. It has some really good articles in it.\n#Person1#: I know. I have been a subscriber for the past two years.\n#Person2#: I didn't know that. How much does it cost to subscribe?\n#Person1#: I'm not exactly sure, but it's not that expensive at all.\n#Person2#: I used to subscribe to it, but I cancelled my subscription last year.\n#Person1#: Why did you do that?\n#Person2#: I was the only person in my family reading it. Everyone in my family just likes to read Fashion.\n#Person1#: It's the same in my family. The coffee table in my living room is covered with copies of Fashion.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about Reader. Both of them enjoy reading it while their family members don't.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_8953","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I want to remit one thousand Yuan to Magnolia Company.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this form, please.\n#Person2#: OK. . . Do I put on Magnolia Company for the receiver?\n#Person1#: Yes. You must put on its name and full address.\n#Person2#: OK, I see. Here you are. Is that OK now?\n#Person1#: Let me check. Yes. Your one thousand remittance, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are. What is the rate?\n#Person1#: This rate is one percent. That will be 10 Yuan.\n#Person2#: OK, when will this remittance arrive?\n#Person1#: Generally it will arrive within a week.\n#Person2#: That's good. Is there anything else?\n#Person1#: No. That's all. You have to take good care of this copy of this transfer order.\n#Person2#: Thanks, I will.","summary":"#Person2# wants to remit one thousand Yuan to Magnolia Company. #Person1# helps #Person2# fill out the form and tells #Person2# it'll arrive within a week.","topic":"remit money"}
{"fname":"train_8954","dialogue":"#Person1#: My mother bought me a new video game.\n#Person2#: What's it like?\n#Person1#: Well, the hero is a Super Warrior. He has to fight the bad guys to find the treasure.\n#Person2#: Who are the bad guys?\n#Person1#: There are a lot! Two really bad ones are Giant Monster and Human Spider.\n#Person2#: Wow! Where's the treasure?\n#Person1#: It's in a dungeon, under a castle.\n#Person2#: How do you find it?\n#Person1#: It's not easy to find. Anyway, you can come to my home after school today and try.\n#Person2#: Great!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s new video game. #Person2# is interested, so #Person1# invites #Person2# to try the game.","topic":"video game discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8955","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, the way you drive, Jen. . . I still don't think that's a good idea.\n#Person2#: I really love this music. It's a compilation.\n#Person1#: I know. It's a mix of all the latest songs.\n#Person2#: And you got them off the Net?\n#Person1#: No. I recorded these from your Cds.\n#Person2#: Well, thanks for asking for my permission. . . Now hand it over and let me record!\n#Person1#: I knew I shouldn't have shown you my new toy. . .","summary":"#Person1# tells Jen #Person1# recorded the songs from Jen's CDs, and then Jen asks #Person1# to give her the recorder.","topic":"music recording"}
{"fname":"train_8956","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing?\n#Person2#: Look at me. I look so old! I look as if I were thirty.\n#Person1#: Come on! Stop being so vain. You look great! You are beautiful!\n#Person2#: Yes, I am, but I think it's time for some plastic surgery I'm tired of these wrinkles and sagging skin. See?\n#Person1#: I don't see any wrinkles or sagging skin! You are 25, stop being ridiculous. Besides, I think that people who get Boto, have facelifts, or tummy tucks look weird. It doesn't look natural.\n#Person2#: Whatever, I think I'm gonna get liposuction and a nose job and some breast implants as well.\n#Person1#: I think you need to get brain surgery. I honestly don't think you need cosmetic surgery. You look amazing.\n#Person2#: I thought you were my friend and would support me on this! I just want to feel better about myself and feel more attractive.\n#Person1#: You don't need plastic surgery to do that. You are fine the way you are and you have guys drooling all over you! Plus, plastic surgery hurts!\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yeah! When I got my nose job I was black and blue for a week!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# she feels unsatisfied with her appearance and wants some plastic surgery. #Person1# disagrees with #Person2# and persuades her into giving up the idea.","topic":"plastic surgery"}
{"fname":"train_8957","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello sir, welcome to Pistolera restaurant. May I take your order?\n#Person2#: Yes, I would like the chicken cheese enchiladas with a side of guacamole.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry sir, but we ran out of chicken. May I suggest our delicious beef burritos or cheese quesadillas? Both include a side of guacamole and jalapenos.\n#Person2#: Sure I'll have the burrito. Do you have nachos?\n#Person1#: Of course sir. Our nachos come with melted cheese and chili.\n#Person2#: Sounds good.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink?\n#Person2#: Sure, I'll have a Corona.","summary":"#Person2# orders the burrito, nachos, and a Corona at a restaurant with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_8958","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to check out today. My plane leaves at 3 p. m.\n#Person2#: Which room are you staying in now, sir?\n#Person1#: I am in Room 205. My name is Bill Smith. When shall I check out?\n#Person2#: Usually if you are leaving today, you'd better check out before 12 noon, and leave the room. If you check out after 12 noon, we will count one day more.\n#Person1#: Oh, I didn't know that.\n#Person2#: Since your plane leaves at 3 p. m. it will be too early for you to leave the hotel at 12 0'clock. We can arrange you to stay in the room until 1 p. m. ; but first you should still check out before 12 noon.\n#Person1#: That's very considerate of you. May I have my bill?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. Here it is.\n#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: Your bill comes to 60 dollars. How would you like it to be paid? With cash or credit card?\n#Person1#: I'd like it to be charged to my credit card.\n#Person2#: Would you please give to me, and will imprint it?","summary":"Bill Smith comes to check out. #Person2# tells Bill he can stay in the room, but he should still check out before noon. Bill is grateful and pays for his bill.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_8959","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want a refund!\n#Person2#: Yes, miss. What was the problem with your purchase?\n#Person1#: These pajamas don't fit right. They're too long.\n#Person2#: Would you like to have them altered? Or would you like a different size?\n#Person1#: No. I want my money back.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but this was on sale, so I can only give you store credit.\n#Person1#: Fine. Here's my receipt. I'd better be able to use this anywhere in the store.\n#Person2#: Of course. . . here you are. I'm sorry the pajamas didn't work out for you.","summary":"#Person1# wants a refund because the pajamas don't fit right. But #Person2# gives her store credit because the pajamas were on sale.","topic":"refund"}
{"fname":"train_8960","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you call me, sir?\n#Person2#: Yeah. If you are available now, let me describe your work duties, OK?\n#Person1#: What am I expected to do?\n#Person2#: As a newcomer, you are going to be responsible for some basic tasks first, including certain routine duties like answering the telephone and typing. Later, you will be assigned to the Sales Department.\n#Person1#: I see. It must be a challenging job, but I would like to do it. And what about now?\n#Person2#: For this is your first day in our company, you can begin with our special products. Before you do your job, it's necessary for you to be familiar with our own products. Sort these papers and file them correctly.\n#Person1#: OK, I'll get to work on it at once.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# should do some basic tasks first and get familiar with the products. #Person1# will get to work at once.","topic":"work assignment"}
{"fname":"train_8961","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's see. I had the salmon starter which was $  5. 90 and my Pizza was $  8. 25.\n#Person2#: I had the soup and bruschetta which all together is $  4. 50 and my trout for the main course was $  12.\n#Person1#: So that's $  14. 15 for me and $  16. 50 for you.\n#Person2#: Yes and shall we go fifty-fifty for the wine?\n#Person1#: Yes, so that's an extra $  6 for both of us.\n#Person2#: So now your bill comes to $  20. 15 and I need to pay $  22. 50.\n#Person1#: And I had a dessert - that's another $  3. 50. And you had coffee which is $  2.\n#Person2#: And is that all?\n#Person1#: Yes, this is everything on the list.\n#Person2#: So now my bill is $  24. 50 and yours come to $  23. 65. Is that correct?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's exactly it. How much tip shall we give the waiter?\n#Person2#: I think $  5 would be good.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss how much they each should pay for the meal and how much to tip the waiter.","topic":"discuss the payment"}
{"fname":"train_8962","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, Mr. Rodriguez? Could I speak with you for a moment?\n#Person2#: I can't just now, Susan. Could we get together this afternoon? What's it about?\n#Person1#: Well, I'd like to talk about my new contract with you, if that's all right.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's right. Is that time of the year, huh? That's fine. How about if we meet at 3:30 this afternoon?","summary":"Susan wants to talk with Mr. Rodriguez, but he isn't available now. They will meet this afternoon.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_8963","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to get to PCC, but I don't know which bus to catch.\n#Person2#: Where exactly are you coming from?\n#Person1#: I'm coming from Fair Oaks and Las Flores Drive in Altadena.\n#Person2#: Do you have a problem walking a little bit?\n#Person1#: I don't mind walking.\n#Person2#: If you walk down Fair Oaks to Altadena Drive, you can catch the 267.\n#Person1#: Tell me which direction it should be going.\n#Person2#: Make sure to catch it going west.\n#Person1#: Where do I get off?\n#Person2#: You get off on Del Mar and Hill.\n#Person1#: Thanks for your help.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about which bus to catch to get to PCC. #Person2# gives directions.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_8964","dialogue":"#Person1#: You say he was around average height.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that's right, around five nine five ten.\n#Person1#: Weight?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure. Medium, I suppose. Maybe a little on the heavy side.\n#Person1#: Any karks on his face?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so.\n#Person1#: Glasses?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: what about his hair?\n#Person2#: Black or dark brown.\n#Person1#: Long or short? Straight? Curly?\n#Person2#: Straight, I think, and about average length.\n#Person1#: Boy, this surely doesn't help us much. It could be anybody. How about his cloth? What was he wearing.\n#Person2#: Well, he had a Jacked or a Plage shirt. You know the kind of number jack wear.\n#Person1#: Ok, now we are getting some where. Pants?\n#Person2#: Dark, maybe dark blue maybe black. I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: What kind of shoes?\n#Person2#: Boots\n#Person1#: Cow while Boots.\n#Person2#: No, hiking boots. Brown ones.\n#Person1#: All right. That nearly done a little. Now I want you to look some pictures.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about a man's appearance. #Person2# says the man is around average height and a little heavy with straight hair, which isn't helpful to #Person1#. Then #Person2# describes his clothes, and #Person1# thinks it's useful.","topic":"appearance description"}
{"fname":"train_8965","dialogue":"#Person1#: We still have one more day to go before we return home. What will we see tomorrow?\n#Person2#: no idea. We've enjoyed both the natural scenery and the city sights. What else is there to see?\n#Person1#: what about a factory tour?\n#Person2#: you mean visit a factory?\n#Person1#: yes. I heard there's a lager motor company nearby which open to the public every weekend. We can go to see how a car is manufactured and learn more about the automobile industry.\n#Person2#: good idea! I've always been interested in that. How much is the entrance fee?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure, but as far as I know, most factory tours are free. They are sponsored by the company providing the tour.\n#Person2#: really? What do the companies do that for?\n#Person1#: I believe most of them think of it as good public relations. They can promote their product and make their company better-known.\n#Person2#: oh, i see. So factory tours are good for companies as well as visitors.\n#Person1#: exactly.\n#Person2#: do we need an appointment beforehand?\n#Person1#: I'll call the tourist information centre to check.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss where to visit before returning home. #Person1# suggests a factory tour and tells #Person2# factory tours are usually free because factory tours are good for companies and visitors. They decide to go.","topic":"tour plan"}
{"fname":"train_8966","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Lily. Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I can't.\n#Person1#: Oh, you don't look very well. What's wrong?\n#Person2#: My boss told me not to go to work again.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I was very sad and surprised when I heard that.\n#Person1#: Did you often get to work late?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did.\n#Person1#: Did you work hard?\n#Person2#: Well, it's hard to say.\n#Person1#: Are you good at using a computer?\n#Person2#: No, I don't know how to use one.\n#Person1#: I think I know the reason. You didn't use your time well and don't learn new things.\n#Person2#: Perhaps. But that is unfair.\n#Person1#: Oh, I don't think that you caught the opportunity.\n#Person2#: What I can do now?\n#Person1#: You should consider finding a new job. You must work hard and learn new things all the time.\n#Person2#: Yes, I will. Thank you.","summary":"Lily is upset because she got fired. Lily was often late and didn't work hard. Lily thinks it's unfair, but #Person1# asks her to find a new job and work hard.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_8967","dialogue":"#Person1#: How are you,John?\n#Person2#: I'm OK. And you, Carol?\n#Person1#: Oh, busy. I've been working on those book reports for ages.\n#Person2#: Me too. Have you finished reading the books?\n#Person1#: I haven't, and I'm so worried. What about you?\n#Person2#: I already have, but writing is going so slowly. I feel like I'll have to read all the books again. I'm so forgetful.\n#Person1#: Really? Well, what are you going to do after you are finished?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I hope I can go to Europe and relax.\n#Person1#: So do I.","summary":"Carol and John are busy with the book reports and plan to Europe to relax.","topic":"school life"}
{"fname":"train_8968","dialogue":"#Person1#: How come David is always so full of energy?\n#Person2#: He has a strange but highly effective way of sleeping.\n#Person1#: What is that?\n#Person2#: He takes a short sleep for an hour every six hours and has a total of four hours of sleep each day.\n#Person1#: Where did he get that strange idea?\n#Person2#: He read flora a book which said it was the best way for human beings, and he believed it.\n#Person1#: How many hours do you sleep a day?\n#Person2#: I need at least seven hours. I once tried to follow David's example, but it never worked out for me.\n#Person1#: If I sleep during the day, I can never wake up.\n#Person2#: Not everyone is a David I guess.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that David is full of energy because he takes several short sleep every day, but they don't think David's way fits them.","topic":"sleep discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8969","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's your bill, sir.\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you. Let's have a look at it now. Goodness, it's a lot more than I expected.\n#Person1#: Would you like me to explain anything, sir?\n#Person2#: Just a moment. Yes, what's this charge for $ 21.50 marked 'J'?\n#Person1#: 'J' is a charge for a long distance telephone call, sir. Did you make a telephone call that night?\n#Person2#: Yes. I remember now. Good heavens! We must have talked for a long time. And these ones, 'L' for $ 32.40, and here's another, $ 9.50. What are they for?","summary":"#Person2#'s bill is more than expected. #Person2# asks #Person1# to explain the items.","topic":"pay the bill"}
{"fname":"train_8970","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Beijing, Mary. This time you will see the New Beijing.\n#Person2#: Thank you indeed.\n#Person1#: Is everything settled?\n#Person2#: Almost.\n#Person1#: What else can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I suppose I should look for a bigger house. But I don't see how I can afford one right now.\n#Person1#: If only you hadn't spent so much money on your vacation!\n#Person2#: You're right. But I really had a happy vacation.\n#Person1#: OK, Maybe you can move into Kelly's house and share that with her for a couple of months.\n#Person2#: Thank you. But I don't want to bother you too much.\n#Person1#: No trouble at all.\n#Person2#: How much should I pay for the rent?\n#Person1#: About 400 yuan a month.\n#Person2#: Great. That's one-third less than it was when I first rented a house.","summary":"Mary comes back to Beijing and wants to look for a bigger house. #Person1# suggests her share with Kelly's house, and Mary thinks the rent is much cheaper.","topic":"rent a house"}
{"fname":"train_8971","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Martin, what sports do you play?\n#Person2#: I play football, volleyball, tennis, and table tennis but volleyball is my favorite game as it's team game and you can play it with your friends, and enjoy it as a team.\n#Person1#: Is it quite a fast game as well?\n#Person2#: Yeah. It is a fast game and that's another reason why I enjoy it.\n#Person1#: How exciting...\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Where do you play, then?\n#Person2#: I play at local sports centres more during the winter and sort of play in tournaments around England. I also, in the summer, play beach volleyball.\n#Person1#: Is beach volleyball different from the volleyball you play in the centres?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's a very different game. Instead of six players on a team, it's only two players.\n#Person1#: You mentioned you played in tournaments--now do you do quite well in the tournaments?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've played for South West England and we've got through to the semi-finals of different England tournaments, and for Wessex, my other volleyball team, we've actually won a few tournaments. So yes, I have done quite well.\n#Person1#: Oh well done!","summary":"#Person1# asks Martin about sports. Martin tells #Person1# volleyball is his favorite game. Martin plays volleyball at local sports centers, and he also plays beach volleyball. Martin says he's done quite well in the tournaments.","topic":"volleyball discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8972","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, i am a new student here. Could you tell me where the English Department is? \n#Person2#: It is in that brand new, tall building over there. On the 9th floor. \n#Person1#: Where is the school cafeteria? \n#Person2#: It is the basement of that red building in front of the tower with big bells. \n#Person1#: Where is the Computer Center? \n#Person2#: The Computer Center is on the first floor of the library. \n#Person1#: Where is the library? \n#Person2#: The library is next to the Adminstration Building. The Adminstration Building is over there near the school's main entrance. There are school maps for free in the lobby of the Admin. \n#Person1#: Thank you. I will go get one. \n#Person2#: Sure. Glad to be of service. By the way, my name is Mike Sullivan. You will see me aroud a lot. I am running for President of the Student Goverment. \n#Person1#: Well, hi! My name is Eve Markowski. I am glad to meet you. With your friendly smile and helpful attitude. I am sure you will win. \n#Person2#: Thanks you for the encouragement. \n#Person1#: You are welcome. I'd better go. Goodbye. \n#Person2#: Have a good day. Bye-Bye! ","summary":"Eve Markowski asks Mike Sullivan about the location of different places in the school. Then they introduce themselves to each other. Mike tells Eve he's running for President of the Student Government, and Eve encourages him.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_8973","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like to drink? Tea or coffee? \n#Person2#: Coffee, please. \n#Person1#: So, you also like Coffee? \n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I can't go through a day without coffce in the morning. \n#Person1#: Me too, but I think we shouldn't drink too much of it, as it's not very healthy. \n#Person2#: I totally disagree. The other day I read in a book that a number of recent studies suggest that it can be a highly beneficial drink. Researchers have found strong evidence that coffee reduces the risk of several serious ailmemts including diabetes, heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver.\n#Person1#: But I also heard that coffee and its caffcine content, serve as a drug on the human body that negatively affects the central nervous system, as well as other organs, and leads to addiction \n#Person2#: I don't think so. Coffee helps me wake up, keep alert, and improve my short term memory. \n#Person1#: Well, I am just going to have to disagree with you. A healthy body wakes up without caffeine!\n#Person2#: Maybe you are right to some extent.\n#Person1#: You may try to have some alternatives and see how you feel. \n#Person2#: Maybe I could have a try. ","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# like coffee. #Person1# thinks too much coffee is unhealthy while #Person2# disagrees because #Person2# thinks coffee wakes #Person2# up. #Person1# suggests some alternatives, and #Person2# agrees to try.","topic":"coffee discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8974","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever run into a person who tries to bleed you white? \n#Person2#: I am always on the look out for such girls. \n#Person1#: I hear that some guys splash all their money about on them. \n#Person2#: Mark is one of them. He has trouble with a girl who turned out to be a dead beat. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the person who tries to bleed one white.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_8975","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm not a Christian. I just want to know why Americans believe that sort of thing. \n#Person2#: Believe what? \n#Person1#: You know... like, say God is the creator of the universe, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. . . \n#Person2#: You don't believe that? Everyone interprets the Bible in a different way. To some people, the Gospel5 is a source of much comfort. \n#Person1#: What do you believe, John? Are you Christian? \n#Person2#: To tell you the truth, I don't know if I'm a Christian or not. Christians don't often share the same belief. But I believe that we all possess, by the grace of God, the potential to create fantastic changes on this earth. \n#Person1#: Do you believe that one religion is better than another? \n#Person2#: No, all religions are essentially based on the same ideals, so no one is really better. \n#Person1#: Do you go to church regularly? \n#Person2#: When I'm home in the States, I go, but not in China. ","summary":"#Person1#'s not Christian and wants to know why people believe in God. John shares his opinion on religions with #Person1#.","topic":"religion discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8976","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, you know that Andrea and I sometimes worry about you. \n#Person2#: Really? Why would you worry about me? I'm just fine. \n#Person1#: You're almost 70 years old, Mom! Don't you think it would be better for you if you moved in with us? \n#Person2#: No way! I like my apartment, and I like to be independent. \n#Person1#: Do you ever get lonely living alone? \n#Person2#: Not at all. I see you and your family twice a week, and I enjoy seeing my own friends. I'm too busy to feel lonely! ","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person1#'s mom to live with #Person1#, but she refuses and says she doesn't feel lonely.","topic":"family talk"}
{"fname":"train_8977","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Bill. Are you going to the commencement? \n#Person2#: Yes. Do you want to go with me? \n#Person1#: OK. (Several minutes later. ) Let's go into the school auditorium. \n#Person2#: Now that take this seat. Do you see those piles of red diplomas on the desks on the stage? \n#Person1#: Yes. I find my heart is now rising and falling like waves, all sorts of feelings welling up in my heart. \n#Person2#: That's true. Four years' trails and hardships, joys and sorrows of life are gushing out to my mind all together. I can hardly tell whether I am joyful or gloomy at the moment when I am about to leave the campus and to start a new stage of my life. \n#Person1#: How time flies. Look, the president of the college has come onto the stage. \n#Person2#: He's going to make the opening speech. ","summary":"Bill and #Person1# express their feelings about graduation before the commencement starts. They both feel excited and sigh how time flies.","topic":"commencement"}
{"fname":"train_8978","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is that a new computer?\n#Person2#: Yeah, my grandpa gave it to me as a graduation gift. Isn't it nice?\n#Person1#: It is. I can't believe it's so thin. What kind of computer is it?\n#Person2#: It's an Apple Macbook Air. It's very lightweight, and has a bunch of built in apps. I couldn't be happier with it.\n#Person1#: Do they have any other colors besides that one?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I like this color. I've ordered a pink cover for it, but it won't arrive for a couple of weeks.\n#Person1#: Does the computer have a disk drive?\n#Person2#: No, it doesn't. But I don't need one. All of my documents are on line.\n#Person1#: Well, you're very lucky. It will be great to have this when you start looking for jobs.\n#Person2#: I already have. Today I spent the day at the cafe working on my resume. This computer has great battery life.\n#Person1#: Well, that's good, but the cafe near here is always so crowded.\n#Person2#: I know, but I like to work in busy cafes. The noise reminds me that everyone else is working hard, so I work hard too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about #Person2#'s new computer. Both of them think it's nice. #Person2# has used it to edit the resume in a cafe. #Person1# thinks the cafe is crowded, but #Person2# likes it.","topic":"computer discussion"}
{"fname":"train_8979","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's going on around here? Why is everyone changing offices?\n#Person2#: Haven't you heard? Where have you been any way?\n#Person1#: I just got back from visiting the factory in Chicago.\n#Person2#: Well, there are a lot of changes being made here this week.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see. But what are they?\n#Person2#: For one thing, Erik and Daniel are leaving.\n#Person1#: Where are they going? Did they get a higher position?\n#Person2#: Eric is going to the office in New York. He is going to be in charge of the whole eastern market.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good position to him. What about Daniel?\n#Person2#: He's going to manage the company in California.\n#Person1#: And you? What about you? Are you going to be raised to a brighter position?\n#Person2#: Not yet, but I'm hoping I will.\n#Person1#: Don't you want to get a raise? I like the job in California.\n#Person2#: No, I want to stay right here the company offices of Washington. This is the place to get noticed by top management.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the personnel changes in the company during #Person1#'s visit to Chicago. #Person1# wants to work in California while #Person2# prefers staying in Washington.","topic":"personnel changes"}
{"fname":"train_8980","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to do on our first day of vacation? If you're still feeling the time difference, we can sleep in. That way, we can go to bed as late as possible tonight.\n#Person2#: Sleeping in won't make the time difference any better. I say we go do as much as we can today and go to sleep early tonight.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. OK, I'm going to have a cold shower and then we'll call the front desk to arrange a taxi for us. I don't feel like going around on foot.\n#Person2#: I was thinking, we could rent bikes and explore the area.\n#Person1#: Great idea.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the plan for the first day of vacation. They decide to rent bikes and explore the area.","topic":"vacation plan"}
{"fname":"train_8981","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I speak to you, Mister Hall?\n#Person2#: Sure, Sonia. What is the problem?\n#Person1#: I have to attend my photography class today. Can I leave at 4:30?\n#Person2#: Is it important?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. I have to be there on time.\n#Person2#: You have a lot of letters to type today. They must be finished by 11:30 tomorrow morning. Can you come early tomorrow morning and finish them? If you can finish them on time, you can leave early this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Oh, sure. Thanks a lot, Mister Hall.","summary":"Sonia requests to leave early today. Mister Hall agrees but demands her to make sure to finish her work on time.","topic":"ask for permission"}
{"fname":"train_8982","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you still have 4 flats with 3 bedrooms Mr. white?\n#Person2#: No madam, we only have one now, it's on the top floor. Shall we go and see it?\n#Person1#: Well, I don't like climbing many stairs when there is a power cut.\n#Person2#: How many people are there in your family?\n#Person1#: Four, my husband and our two daughters.\n#Person2#: Then you can buy one with 2 bedrooms. There are still several of them available. You can buy one on the second floor. You and your husband live in one bedroom and your daughters share the other.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea. Show me one of them on the second floor, please.","summary":"#Person1# wants to see a flat with 4 bedrooms but it's on the top floor. Mr. White suggests one with 2 bedrooms on the second floor. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"buy a flat"}
{"fname":"train_8983","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to check out, here's my key card.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mister Johnson and here's your bill.\n#Person1#: Many thanks. Wow! I sure spent a lot of money in this hotel.\n#Person2#: I hope your stay was pleasant.\n#Person1#: Uh yeah, this could be a great hotel if you got rid of all the insects and you should improve the food you serve.\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry. Well, to make you feel better we'll offer you a free stay in any of our hotels.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: I'm glad these small problems didn't ruin your visit.\n#Person1#: Yeah, the city itself was great, I like coming here a lot.\n#Person2#: Good to hear you had some wonderful experiences.\n#Person1#: I did and I met so many helpful people.\n#Person2#: Have a pleasant trip home.","summary":"Johnson checks out with #Person2#'s assistance and tells #Person2# the shortcomings of their hotel, such as the insects and the food. #Person2# apologizes and offers compensation.","topic":"check out"}
{"fname":"train_8984","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, today is already July fifth. You are leaving for London in 5 days. Have you booked a flight ticket?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did that this morning.\n#Person1#: Will you go to the airport by bus or by taxi?\n#Person2#: Jim will go to the airport that morning to give me a lift.","summary":"Tom tells #Person1# he already booked the flight, and Jim will take him to the airport.","topic":"flight booking"}
{"fname":"train_8985","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which school club do you want to join this year?\n#Person2#: I haven't decided yet. I was in the basketball team last year, and I want to try something different this year.\n#Person1#: You played basketball a lot last year, are you interested in another sport? I'm not sure, what about you? Which club do you prefer?\n#Person2#: Well, you know, I'm not very sporty. I want to stay in the dance club, but they practice twice a week. I want to have more time to relax.\n#Person1#: How about the music club? They only practice once a week, so you'll have more time to relax.\n#Person2#: It's a good idea, music is good for our mental health. Why don't you join the music club with me?\n#Person1#: I'm not interested in that, perhaps I'm going to join the cooking club. After all, cooking is a useful skill.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about joining school clubs this year. #Person1# suggests #Person2# join the music club and #Person2# thinks it's great. #Person1# may join the cooking club.","topic":"join school clubs"}
{"fname":"train_8986","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you doing anything right now, Diana?\n#Person2#: I am typing a report for the moment, Mr. Robbins. Anything I need to do?\n#Person1#: Will you please cut it for a while and come in here to take a letter?\n#Person2#: Is it urgent?\n#Person1#: Yes, this letter can't go into the mail any later than 5. It's about a contract.\n#Person2#: Ok, I am coming.\n#Person1#: Please take a seat, Diana. Have you got your spare pens and pencils?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have this time. But If I don't understand a word or a phrase when you are dictating, can I ask you halfway?\n#Person1#: No, I ' d prefer not. I don't want any interruptions every other minute, but you can ask me at the end of the letter.\n#Person2#: All right. I understand now. Do you think I should leave a margin on every page wide enough for notes and amendments.\n#Person1#: Of course, Diana. You'd better pay attention to the spelling when you type it.\n#Person2#: Certainly I will, Mr. Robbins. By the way, may I use a window envelope?\n#Person1#: Yes, that's fine. Now when you finish these, I want you to put these cards in alphabetical order, using the last names, and then make a list.\n#Person2#: You want the cards in alphabetical order using the last names?\n#Person1#: Right. And the last thing, we are going to clean the files out tomorrow. Now let's begin.","summary":"Mr. Robbins asks Diana to stop typing the report and take an urgent letter. Diana asks Mr. Robbins if she can interrupt and asks about the format of the letter. Mr. Robbins also wants Diana to rearrange cards after this.","topic":"take a letter"}
{"fname":"train_8987","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been looking for a swimming pool, but I haven't found one yet.\n#Person2#: We have no pool, sir, but we do have swim stations in our gym.\n#Person1#: Swim stations? Could you be a little more explicit?\n#Person2#: You know how you run on a treadmill but don't go anywhere? Well, it's the same thing.\n#Person1#: Gee, that's a great idea. Now, how much do I have to pay?\n#Person2#: The stations are absolutely free to guests, sir.\n#Person1#: Great! Now, when can I go down there and use the stations?\n#Person2#: The swim stations are open daily from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m.\n#Person1#: Boy, oh boy! I can't wait to change into my swim trunks.\n#Person2#: Be warned, sir. At certain hours the swim stations are very crowded.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they have no pool but they have free swim stations for guests, and explains what it is. #Person1# wants to have a try.","topic":"swim stations"}
{"fname":"train_8988","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones.\n#Person2#: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many.\n#Person1#: Two thousand should get me through the year.\n#Person2#: Here's a form to get you started.\n#Person1#: My old card is perfect, so all I want you to do is copy it exactly.\n#Person2#: I think you'll be very pleased with how well we duplicate your old card.\n#Person1#: ... Here you go\n#Person2#: Thanks. Come back here next Wednesday to pick up your order, please.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but can you give me a three-day turnaround?\n#Person2#: If you don't mind paying a little extra, it's absolutely no problem.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to print 2000 new business cards the same as the old ones. #Person2# asks #Person1# to pay an extra for a three-day turnaround.","topic":"business card"}
{"fname":"train_8989","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to purchase some meat.\n#Person2#: What kind of meat would you like to get today?\n#Person1#: First off, I'm going to need a pound of ground beef.\n#Person2#: A pound of ground beef is $ 2.48.\n#Person1#: That's perfect.\n#Person2#: What else will you be needing?\n#Person1#: I'm also going to need three pounds of chicken breasts.\n#Person2#: The chicken breasts cost $ 4.05 per pound.\n#Person1#: What's the total price for the chicken?\n#Person2#: It's going to be $ 12.15.\n#Person1#: Okay, I think that will be all for me today.","summary":"#Person1# buys a pound of ground beef and three pounds of chicken breasts from #Person2#.","topic":"buy meat"}
{"fname":"train_8990","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have just received your note which informs me that you have offered the accountant position to another candidate. May I ask why I was defeated?\n#Person2#: We have thought of you carefully with discretion, but the other candidate has more experiences.\n#Person1#: Experience is important, but don't you think capability is more valuable than that?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so. But how do you prove to me that you are more capable?\n#Person1#: Maybe you can hire me on trial. If I'm not qualified for the job, you can let me go.\n#Person2#: Good idea.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person1# was defeated because #Person1# is less experienced. They agree on a trial to prove #Person1#'s capability.","topic":"capability and experiences"}
{"fname":"train_8991","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of work do you want to do when you finish university?\n#Person2#: I want to work in the banking industry. I'Ve always been interesting in working for an international invest bank. I'd like to help people invest their money.\n#Person1#: That's a job that pays well. If you're lucky, you might have opportunities to travel as well. Have you applied to any banks yet? Our course will end soon.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve sent letters to several banks. A few have invited me for interviews after we take our examinations.\n#Person1#: Well done! I haven't sent off any job applications yet.\n#Person2#: Which field would you like to work in? have you decide yet?\n#Person1#: I'd like to work in marketing. I think I could have a good career in that field.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you should apply to banks as well. They need people to market their service. As you said, the banking industry pays well.\n#Person1#: That's great idea. Do you have the email address of human resource managers at any banks?","summary":"#Person2# has applied to several banks. #Person1# wants to work in marketing. #Person2# suggests that #Person1# can apply to banks as well. #Person1# thinks it's a good idea.","topic":"job application"}
{"fname":"train_8992","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you ever get a parking ticket?\n#Person2#: No, have you?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I just got one the other day.\n#Person2#: How'd you get a ticket?\n#Person1#: The ticket was for parking in the red zone.\n#Person2#: Oh, it's something that you deserve a ticket. I don't understand why you would do that.\n#Person1#: There was nowhere to park, and I needed to run in and get something.\n#Person2#: Where'd you get the ticket at?\n#Person1#: I parked in front of my apartment building.\n#Person2#: What about your parking spot?\n#Person1#: But I really needed to be quick.\n#Person2#: I bet that you wish you hadn't done that.","summary":"#Person1# explains to #Person2# how #Person1# got a ticket for parking in the red zone outside #Person1#'s apartment","topic":"parking ticket"}
{"fname":"train_8993","dialogue":"#Person1#: How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I need to return these books.\n#Person1#: Give them here.\n#Person2#: Here they are.\n#Person1#: It appears these books are two weeks late.\n#Person2#: I forgot they were due.\n#Person1#: You do realize you are going to have to pay late fees, right?\n#Person2#: How much is the late fee?\n#Person1#: The late fee is 25 cents a day.\n#Person2#: So I have to pay 25 cents for each day the books are late?\n#Person1#: It's 25 cents for each book.\n#Person2#: That's a lot of money.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to pay late fees for the late books, which #Person2# thinks is expensive","topic":"late fee"}
{"fname":"train_8994","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here are the plans for the new finished goods warehouse. Do you have any thoughts or comments?\n#Person2#: I think the plans look good. There's just one thing though, I'm a bit concerned about the main lorry entrance. What's the height clearance?\n#Person1#: Let me check. It's 3. 80 m.\n#Person2#: Are you sure that's high enough?\n#Person1#: That's a good point. I'll make a note to increase it to 4. 80 to make sure we can accept the new containers.","summary":"#Person2# worries about the height of the warehouse's main lorry entrance. #Person1# will increase its height.","topic":"height clearance"}
{"fname":"train_8995","dialogue":"#Person1#: Kathy! How are you? It's been ages! What are you doing these days?\n#Person2#: I just opened my own restaurant. I'm also head chef.\n#Person1#: You're kidding! You've always hated cooking!\n#Person2#: Well, I used to hate cooking, but now I love it.\n#Person1#: When did you change your mind?\n#Person2#: After I tried French food. Before that, I used to cook really boring things for my family.\n#Person1#: I still can't believe it! So, did you go to cooking school or something?\n#Person2#: Yeah. I went to California to study.\n#Person1#: Really? How long did you stay there?\n#Person2#: I was there between 88 and 90.\n#Person1#: And what did you do after that?\n#Person2#: Then I came back here. I worked for about three years to get some experience.","summary":"Kathy tells #Person1# she just opened her own restaurant. She explains why she loves cooking now and how she studied to be a chef.","topic":"open a restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_8996","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wasn't that a great flick? I was on the edge of my seat through the whole movie.\n#Person2#: I would say it was a typical run-of-the-mill Hollywood thriller.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm no movie expert, but those special effects were impressive by any standards.\n#Person2#: Special effects? Baloney! That movie was made on a shoestring budget. They've been using trick photography like that for years\n#Person1#: Okay. But you have to admit that it was an exciting story, especially with that surprise ending.\n#Person2#: You should read the book. The original story is much better and has a different twist at the end.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? How does the book end?\n#Person2#: Read it yourself and find out!","summary":"#Person1# thinks it's a great flick and was impressed by the special effects of the movie. #Person2# disagrees and recommends the original story.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_8997","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really admire you, Diana.\n#Person2#: Why, Jerry? Your words just came out of the blue.\n#Person1#: You are always happy and able to achieve high scores at school.\n#Person2#: I work very hard and that's it, you know, practice makes perfect.\n#Person1#: Isn't there anything else?\n#Person2#: I have no idea.\n#Person1#: You must have a high IQ score.\n#Person2#: Well, Jerry, let me tell you a secret.\n#Person1#: Go ahead.\n#Person2#: My IQ score is slightly above average.\n#Person1#: Seriously? But you are such a genius.\n#Person2#: Maybe I've got a higher EQ. I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: Well, perhaps you're right. Sometimes EQ matters more than IQ.\n#Person2#: You can say that again, Jerry. And I'm sure you're high in both of them. With a little more time cracking the books, you can also get high marks.\n#Person1#: OK, thank you. I'm going to the library, are you coming?\n#Person2#: Let's go!","summary":"Jerry admires Diana because he thinks she has a high IQ and always gets high scores. Diana encourages him to study harder. They are going to the library together.","topic":"IQ"}
{"fname":"train_8998","dialogue":"#Person1#: That new Sony camcorder you've got is just beautiful.\n#Person2#: Yeah. It is the very latest in digital video cameras.\n#Person1#: I can see digital video products are quickly going mainstream with their plunging price.\n#Person2#: Getting cheaper is not the only reason for their popularity. They come with a lot of inviting functions.\n#Person1#: Such as?\n#Person2#: They offer clearer and sharper images. Many of them also have up to 20x optical zoom lenses, a photo mode and fast-action mode.\n#Person1#: They are very compact and are designed to be used with one hand.\n#Person2#: Right! Anyway, the basic difference between a digital camcorder and its traditional counterpart is that it speaks digital.\n#Person1#: What does this mean?\n#Person2#: This means digital camcorders can be connected with the digital equipments you have at home, like your digital TV or your computer.\n#Person1#: I can transfer my home video clips from my camcorder to my computer for editing.\n#Person2#: Sure! And without any conversion process or loss of quality! You quickly find, cut, and record video segments and create slide shows. Some camcorders even offer editing software for adding titles and special effects.\n#Person1#: What special effects?\n#Person2#: Like creating a sepia tone look and some special effects such as fades and dissolves.\n#Person1#: That's great!\n#Person2#: With the development of the broad band Internet, you can easily upload your video files to websites or e-mail them to relatives or business partners.\n#Person1#: So everybody's getting video mail.","summary":"#Person2# introduces the inviting functions of the new Sony camcorder to #Person1#. The new camcorder offers clearer and sharper images and can be connected with digital equipment. Some even offer editing software. #Person1# thinks it's great.","topic":"camcorder"}
{"fname":"train_8999","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is my house. Let me show you around it.\n#Person2#: How beautiful the detached house is!\n#Person1#: Follow me to the back-yard.\n#Person2#: It's marvelous! The lawn looks like a green carpet, and the garden with so many lovely flowers.\n#Person1#: We had the grass cut and the flowers trimmed this morning.\n#Person2#: No wonder it smells fragrant.\n#Person1#: Here is the swimming pool and we can swim later.\n#Person2#: It's fantastic!","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# around #Person1#'s house. #Person1# speaks highly of it.","topic":"house"}
{"fname":"train_9000","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bobby! Come here, look what I got you!\n#Person2#: What is that?\n#Person1#: A chess board! Daddy is going to teach you how to play!\n#Person2#: Cool!\n#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 least valuable pieces and can only move one space forward. When you are about to capture another piece, it can move one space diagonally.\n#Person2#: What about all these other pieces?\n#Person1#: See this one that looks like a tower? It's called the rook. The one with the tall hat is called the bishop. See this little horsey? This is called the knight, it's a very important piece so it's best to not let your opponent capture it.\n#Person2#: And these two? They are husband and wife?\n#Person1#: That's right! That's the queen and that's the king. If the other player captures your king, he will say Check Mate and the game is over! Doesn't this sound fun?\n#Person2#: Nah! This is boring! I'm gonna go play Killer Zombies on my PlayStation!","summary":"#Person1# shows Bobby a chessboard and teaches him the rules to play chess. #Person1# also introduces the name of different pieces. But Bobby thinks it's boring and will go play his PlayStation.","topic":"play chess"}
{"fname":"train_9001","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can we sit on the grass, darling?\n#Person2#: No, you can't, darling. The grass is wet.\n#Person1#: Look, darling! I can see a bench near that tree.\n#Person2#: No, you can't. The bench is wet, too.\n#Person1#: It's not raining, darling. The bench isn't wet.\n#Person2#: Can't you see a notice on the bench?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can.\n#Person2#: What does the notice say?\n#Person1#: It says'Wet paint!'","summary":"#Person1# wants to sit on the bench. #Person2# notes the 'wet paint' notice.","topic":"wet paint"}
{"fname":"train_9002","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need some medicine.\n#Person1#: For whom?\n#Person2#: My younger brother. He suffers from a bad cold.\n#Person1#: What symptoms does he have?\n#Person2#: Fever and a bad cough.\n#Person1#: I got it. Don't worry, just a common cold.\n#Person2#: What kind of medicine does he need?\n#Person1#: Patulin will do.\n#Person2#: How many pills for each time?\n#Person1#: Six per day, and two after each meal.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# needs some medicine for #Person2#'s younger brother. #Person1# gives #Person2# Patulin and the instructions.","topic":"medicine"}
{"fname":"train_9003","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why did you buy that painting?\n#Person2#: I think it's beautiful. I want to hang it in the living room.\n#Person1#: It looks like some kind of mistake.\n#Person2#: That's the beauty of it, the imperfection.\n#Person1#: Oh. Who is the artist?\n#Person2#: Your daughter. She sold it at the school auction.\n#Person1#: Oh! How about we hang it over here where everyone can see it?\n#Person2#: I guess you see the value in it, too.","summary":"#Person1# doesn't like the painting #Person2# bought. #Person2# tells #Person1# the artist is #Person1#'s daughter.","topic":"painting"}
{"fname":"train_9004","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your resume mentioned that you had been the surveyor, which was a concurrent job, of a certain market survey company. What was your main work content?\n#Person2#: My main duties include designing survey sheets, transferring them to the dispatchers, making telephone covering on blurred information and processing the data and doing the primary analysis.\n#Person1#: What had you gained mainly from this survey activity?\n#Person2#: First, it was how to design survey sheets according to the subjects, because we had to prevent the questions from being too influential and we must make sure that every question was balanced and equitable. Secondly, it was how to get information through telephone covering in the fastest and most effectively way, because the person doing the survey usually doesn't have the patience to wait for long feedback. So the way we put up questions must be clear and direct and only by this means can we get accurate data.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2#. #Person2# talks about the main duties as a surveyor of a market survey company and what #Person2# gained from the survey activity.","topic":"surveyor"}
{"fname":"train_9005","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Smith.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Jamie. What time is it now?\n#Person1#: It is 9 o'clock now.\n#Person2#: I see. What is today's schedule?\n#Person1#: You have two meetings today. One is at 10 am, and the other is at 2 pm. After the meeting, you will have dinner with Mr. Brown at the Chinese restaurant in Sister Hotel.\n#Person2#: OK. Can you prepare things for the meeting in the meeting room? Make enough copies of the handouts.\n#Person1#: No problem. Do you need the OHP?\n#Person2#: Yes. I am going to show them some slides in the meeting. Can you call Mr. Brown to remind him of the dinner this evening?\n#Person1#: OK. Do you want to ask the receptionist to wait for our customers at the receptionist counter before the meeting?\n#Person2#: That would be great! You are really a good employee.","summary":"Jamie tells Mr. Smith about his schedule today. Mr. Smith asks Jamie to prepare things for the meeting and remind Mr. Brown of the dinner.","topic":"schedule"}
{"fname":"train_9006","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to ask any questions?\n#Person2#: I need to know about the fees.\n#Person1#: What kind of fees?\n#Person2#: I'm asking about overdraft fees.\n#Person1#: You have to pay a small fee every time you overdraft.\n#Person2#: What's the fee?\n#Person1#: The fee is $ 25 every time you overdraft.\n#Person2#: How is that a small fee?\n#Person1#: That fee should keep you from overdrafting.\n#Person2#: I'll say.\n#Person1#: Do you have any more questions?\n#Person2#: I don't need to know anything else. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the overdraft fee is $25 every time to keep people from overdrafting.","topic":"overdraft fee"}
{"fname":"train_9007","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm Josephine Chen, the tour guide for the Jade Agency. We have a reservation of twenty rooms for tonight.\n#Person2#: Please to meet you, Miss Chen. My name is Joey. Welcome to the hotel. Here are the keys, registration slips and breakfast vouchers. Break-fast will be served from seven tomorrow morning. Is there any change in your schedule?\n#Person1#: No, our check-out time will still be 8: 30 tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Then we will arrange a morning call at 7:30. Will that be fine?\n#Person1#: That's alright.\n#Person2#: Please put your luggage outside your room by eight. The bellboy will pick them up.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Hope you enjoy your stay.","summary":"Joey helps Josephine Chen, a tour guide, to check in at their hotel and confirms the arrangement tomorrow before checkout.","topic":"hotel"}
{"fname":"train_9008","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh!!! I have a horrible toothache.\n#Person2#: I strongly urge you to change your diet. You shouldn't eat too many desserts.\n#Person1#: Nothing works with my toothache now.\n#Person2#: You should go to the dentist.\n#Person1#: I hate dentists.\n#Person2#: Well, suffer then. If you have a toothache, you have to go to the dentist.\n#Person1#: It always hurts. I hate going.\n#Person2#: Stop being such a baby. If it really hurts that much, just let them knock you out.\n#Person1#: OK, OK, I'll go.\n#Person2#: Good. You will feel better after you do.","summary":"#Person1# has a horrible toothache. #Person2# persuades #Person1# to go to the dentist although #Person1# is reluctant.","topic":"toothache"}
{"fname":"train_9009","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, my engine warning light is on.\n#Person1#: How long has it been on for?\n#Person2#: Just since today.\n#Person1#: You can still drive, without problems.\n#Person2#: It runs fine.\n#Person1#: Let's check it out. There'll be a $ 45 charge to check it over. If you fix it with us, we'll include the $ 45 into your repair.\n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person1#: Please write down your address and phone number, and sign here.\n#Person2#: Okay.\n#Person1#: It'll be about an hour. Are you going to wait?\n#Person2#: No, you can give a call when you have done checking.\n#Person1#: No problem.","summary":"#Person2#'s engine warning light is on. #Person1# charges $45 to check it over and will call #Person2# when it's done.","topic":"car problems"}
{"fname":"train_9010","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening! This is Mr. Smith in room 609.\n#Person2#: Good evening, Mr. Smith, What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I'm going to Shanghai early tomorrow morning. So I would like to request an early morning call.\n#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Smith, when would you like us to call you tomorrow morning?\n#Person1#: I have to be at the conference room of the Garden Hotel in Shanghai by 10 o'clock. I think it will take me three hours to get there. It means that I'll have to be on the road before 7 o'clock at the latest.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Well, in that case, I would like you to wake me up at 5:45.\n#Person2#: OK. Good night, Mr. Smith, Have a good sleep.\n#Person1#: Good night.","summary":"Mr. Smith calls #Person2# and requests a morning call. Mr. Smith asks #Person2# to wake him up at 5:45 for the conference in Shanghai tomorrow.","topic":"morning call"}
{"fname":"train_9011","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you be voting this year?\n#Person2#: Of course! Will you?\n#Person1#: This is going to be my first time voting.\n#Person2#: Are you serious?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure what I'm doing.\n#Person2#: Voting is easy.\n#Person1#: I don't know anything about the bills or laws they're trying to pass.\n#Person2#: The ballot gives you all that information.\n#Person1#: Nobody told me that before.\n#Person2#: You have nothing to worry about.\n#Person1#: I'm so glad you told me that.\n#Person2#: Good luck on your first election.","summary":"#Person1# is not sure how to vote. #Person2# tells #Person1# to get the information from the ballot.","topic":"voting"}
{"fname":"train_9012","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's play a game!\n#Person2#: OK! How about Scrabble?\n#Person1#: No, no, a friend of mine taught me this really fun game. I'm going to describe someone's face, and you guess who it is!\n#Person2#: OK!\n#Person1#: Let's see. He has a roman nose, bushy eyebrows and dimples!\n#Person2#: Our cousin Pete! My turn! She has a pointy nose, sunken eyes and a mole on her chin!\n#Person1#: Aunt Rose! That mole is so huge! OK, my turn. He has a crooked nose and full lips. He has quite a few freckles and an oval face. Oh, he is also bald!\n#Person2#: Your future husband!\n#Person1#: Not funny.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are playing a game. They describe someone's face and guess who it is.","topic":"play a game"}
{"fname":"train_9013","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's your job search going?\n#Person2#: I only started looking for a job a few days ago.\n#Person1#: have you finished compiling your resume?\n#Person2#: yes, I was precise with every word in my resume. Do you think it's good or not?\n#Person1#: that's good. Don't forget to design the format. An attractive format is as important as the content.\n#Person2#: absolutely, I've highlighted all my strengths and the resume is clear and easy to read.\n#Person1#: good. How about your cover letter?\n#Person2#: a cover letter? I've never thought about that. Won't a CV do for my job application?\n#Person1#: no, a CV is not enough. You should also attach it with a cover letter. Don't overlook it. You're faced with fierce competition in the job market. If your cover letter cannot stand out in the pile of\n#Person2#: sounds reasonable. Even if I'm the right one for the job, many people are applying for the same vacancy at the same time, so I should try my best to catch the Human Resources manager's attention.\n#Person1#: yes, you're right. All your preparation efforts are to help you land a job interview.\n#Person2#: got it. I'll start right now.","summary":"#Person1# has finished compiling the resume with a clear format. #Person2# advises #Person1# to attach it with a cover letter. #Person1# thinks it is a good idea to catch the Human Resources manager's attention.","topic":"resume"}
{"fname":"train_9014","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you offer the Five Insurances for me?\n#Person2#: Yes, we have insurance against old age, medical problems, unemployment, work injury and childbirth.\n#Person1#: How are they get paid?\n#Person2#: Insurance against old age, medical problems, unemployment will be paid by both the company and you, and the others by the company.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# the Five Insurances they offer.","topic":"Five Insurances"}
{"fname":"train_9015","dialogue":"#Person1#: First of all, I would like to thank you for your kind invitation to visit your beautiful country. I hope my visit will help to promote a friendly relationship between us.\n#Person2#: We've been looking forward to your visit. It is a great pleasure for us to have you as our guest. It is always more convenient to discuss things face to face.\n#Person1#: I would like to tell you that my clients are very satisfied with the last delivery of your slippers. The styles and colors are very much to the taste of our market.\n#Person2#: We've received some similar comments from other Australian firms too.\n#Person1#: I understand you are selling the same products to some other Australian importers. This tends to complicate my business. As you know, I am experienced in the business of slippers and enjoy a good business relationship with all the leading whole - sabers and retailers in that line. I have a mind to expand this business in the years to come. One of the reasons of my visit here is to sign a sole agency agreement with you on these items for a period of 3 years. As it is to our mutual interests and profit, I am sure you'll have no objection to it.\n#Person2#: We appreciate your good intention and your effort in pushing the sale of our slippers. As you know, the demand for this item in your market is quite substantial. However, according to our records, the total amount of your order last year was moderate, which does not warrant an agency appointment. Unless you increase the turnover we can hardly appoint you our sole agent.\n#Person1#: I'll come to that. My proposal is\n#Person2#: As far as I remember, we sold about 40, 000 pairs last year to you alone. Don't you think this annual turnover is rather conserve - time for a sole agent?\n#Person1#: Well, I admit I always do business on the safe side. Could you let me have your proposal then?\n#Person2#: Let's put it this way. I propose a sole agency agreement for Ladies and gents plastic slippers ( excluding children's ) for a duration of 3 years ; 60, 000 pairs to be sold in the first year, 70, 000 pairs in the second year, and 80, 000 pairs in the third year, the area is to be within the continent of Australia ( excluding any neighboring island ), commission 5 %.\n#Person1#: You certainly drive a hard bargain, Mrs. Brown.\n#Person2#: On the contrary, Mr. London, we value your friendship more than anything else. We both understand our slippers are very popular in your market on account of their superior quality and compete - time price. And with the sole agency in your hand, there will be no competition and you can easily control the market, which would naturally result in bigger sales. I'm sure you can fulfill the agreement without much difficulty.\n#Person1#: Well, if you put it this way, I'll have to comply. When shall we sign the contract, Mrs. Brown?\n#Person2#: Tomorrow afternoon.\n#Person1#: Tomorrow afternoon will be fine.","summary":"Mrs. Brown invites Mr. London to visit their country and discuss things face to face. Mr. London wants to expand the business of slippers and wants to sign a sole agency agreement with Mrs. Brown on the slippers for a period of 3 years. Mrs. Brown thinks Mr. London's proposal is rather conservative and wants Mr. London to increase the turnover. She makes a bolder proposal and persuades Mr. London to take that. They'll sign the contract tomorrow.","topic":"sole agency agreement"}
{"fname":"train_9016","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's very nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Nice meeting you, too.\n#Person1#: I can't believe I'm actually speaking to a candidate.\n#Person2#: You can ask me questions, if you'd like.\n#Person1#: I want to ask you what your policy is on gay marriage.\n#Person2#: Everyone should be able to love who they want.\n#Person1#: Would you make gay marriage legal?\n#Person2#: I sure would.\n#Person1#: I know a lot of people wouldn't agree with that.\n#Person2#: That's not my problem.\n#Person1#: I think that is really cool of you.\n#Person2#: I'm glad to hear that.","summary":"#Person2#, a candidate, tells #Person1# that #Person2# would make gay marriage legal. #Person1# thinks that's cool.","topic":"gay marriage"}
{"fname":"train_9017","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you listen to the weather report this morning?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. It will be cloudy in the afternoon. I hope that it won't rain.\n#Person1#: Have you made the sandwiches yet?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't. I'll start right away. Did you get the soft drinks?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did. They are in the refrigerator.\n#Person2#: Would you put plastic knives and forks in the picnic basket? And don't forget the paper plates and napkins.\n#Person1#: Oh, Nancy called a while ago. She told me that she would like to bring something for the picnic.\n#Person2#: I'll call her right away and ask her to bring a bottle of wine.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the weather and are preparing for the picnic in the afternoon.","topic":"picnic"}
{"fname":"train_9018","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, sit down and listen. This is important. We'll have to tackle the problems of the exporting step by step. And the first move is to get an up-to-date picture of where we stand now.\n#Person2#: Why don't we just concentrate on expanding here at home?\n#Person1#: Of course, we should hold on to our position here. But you must admit the market here is limited.\n#Person2#: Yes, but it's safe. The government keeps out foreigners with import controls. So I must admit I feel sure we could hold our own against foreign bikes,\n#Person1#: I agree. That's why I am suggesting exporting. Because I feel we canpete with the best of them.\n#Person2#: What you are really saying is that we'd make more profit by selling bikes abroad, where we have,a cost advantage and can charge high prices.\n#Person1#: Exactly.\n#Person2#: But, wait a minute. Packaging, shipping, finaetc. will push up our cost and we could end up no better off, maybe worse off.\n#Person1#: OK. Now there are extra costs involved. But if we do it right, they can be built into the price of the bike and we can still be competitive.\n#Person2#: How sure are you about our chances of success in the foreign market?\n#Person1#: Well, that's the sticky one. It's going to need a lot of research. I'm hoping to get your help. Well, come on, Jack. Is it worth it, or not?\n#Person2#: There will be a lot of problems.\n#Person1#: Nothing we can't handle.\n#Person2#: Um... I'm not that hopeful. But, yes, I think we should go ahead with the feasibility study.\n#Person1#: Marvelous, Jack. I was hoping you be on my side.","summary":"#Person1# is suggesting exporting because the market here is limited and they'll make more profit by selling bikes abroad. Jack is suspicious of their chances of success in the foreign market but agrees to go ahead with the feasibility study.","topic":"exporting"}
{"fname":"train_9019","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Well. I'm looking for something I saw at a friend's house a few days ago.\n#Person1#: What is it?\n#Person2#: It's a light metal shelf.\n#Person1#: You're in the right department, but we don't have them in stock now.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad. Are you going to be getting more?\n#Person1#: They're on order, but I should warn you that the price has gone up.\n#Person2#: Just my luck.\n#Person1#: They were $12.50, but the new ones will be about three dollars more. Come in next week. We should have them by then.\n#Person2#: OK. I will be back. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# wants a light metal shelf. #Person1# will have it next week but more expensive. #Person2# will be back.","topic":"shelf"}
{"fname":"train_9020","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in. Please have a seat.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: I'm Paul Turner. Branch Manager.\n#Person2#: Katie Thomas, nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: I hear that you're looking for temporary office work.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: How old are you, Katie?\n#Person2#: Eighteen.\n#Person1#: That's rather young. What experience have you had?\n#Person2#: Well, I've just left school, in fact, and I'm looking for a job between now and when I go to college.\n#Person1#: It doesn't sound as if we can help, Katie. You see, our clients are very demanding, especially when it comes to new office technology.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's no problem. I took extra classes in office skills at school.\n#Person1#: Oh, perhaps you'd like to outline what you've been doing?\n#Person2#: I started by learning keyboard skills. Then I went in to learn about word processing.\n#Person1#: Good. You seem qualified from the technical point of view. But how well do you think you'll get along with people in an office?\n#Person2#: I think I'm quite adaptable. I belonged to the drama society, as well as working on the school magazine. And I played a bit of sports. So I'm used to working as part of a team.\n#Person1#: Sounds good. Let's see... There's a request from Johnson's Imports for 'a bright youngster...' .","summary":"Katie Thomas is looking for temporary office work. Paul Turner doesn't think she is qualified at first because Katie has no experience, but changes his mind after knowing that she has taken related courses and is adaptable.","topic":"temporary office work"}
{"fname":"train_9021","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you made any plans to go away during semester break? I've been thinking of skiing.\n#Person2#: I really haven't had time to think about my vacation. I've been concentrating on getting ready for my exams, especially philosophy. But I'll probably go to the beach.\n#Person1#: Why the beach?\n#Person2#: Well, it would be nice to get away from this cold weather and just lie in the sun and relax after working so hard.\n#Person1#: It's true that skiing does require work. And you have to get up early and wait in long lines for the chair lifts. Thanks. I think you help me make up my mind.\n#Person2#: Sure. Now maybe you can use your mind to think about something else, like your studies.\n#Person1#: Yeah, just as you said, I should focus more on study now, because the exams of various courses are approaching. If I cannot pass those exams smoothly, I will not have a good time in vacation.\n#Person2#: Absolutely! So now we should put the vacation aside temporarily and make good preparation for the exams. Do you want to go to the library with me now?\n#Person1#: Sure! Let's go!","summary":"#Person1# has been thinking of skiing during semester break but changes the mind with the help of #Person2#. #Person2# suggests that they should prepare for the exams first so they will go to the library together.","topic":"semester break"}
{"fname":"train_9022","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which season do you like best? \n#Person2#: I like spring. \n#Person1#: Why? \n#Person2#: Oh, everything comes back to life in spring and the weather gets warmer. \n#Person1#: I like spring , too. We can go for a walk and enjoy the fresh air. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both like spring best.","topic":"favorite season"}
{"fname":"train_9023","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now I know why I split up with Mike. We found we were simply not good for each other. \n#Person2#: In what ways? \n#Person1#: Well, he is a typical Sagittarius guy, while I am a Cancer. We aren't really compatible \n#Person2#: Ha-ha, so you believe in astrology? \n#Person1#: What's strange about that! As a person born under the sign of Cancer, I am home-loving and wish for a peaceful family life. But according to astrology, Sagittarius guys are too adventurous and risk-taking. They seldom think of leading a settled and peaceful life. \n#Person2#: Is that so? I'm afraid it is too narrow-minded to judge people using astrology. It's all stereotypes! \n#Person1#: But in my case, the fact matches the theory. Mike is humorous, energetic, always as fresh as a daisy, but probably too ambitious. It frightens me! \n#Person2#: But as far as I remember, you two caught on like a house on fire when you first met. \n#Person1#: Exactly. But later on, he cares more about his career than love. Work seems to be the better all, and all for him-so much that he doesn't even grudge sparing a day out with me. ","summary":"#Person1# uses astrology to explain why #Person1# split up with Mike: Mike is a Sagittarius guy and #Person1# is a Cancer so they are not compatible. #Person2# thinks it is too narrow-minded to judge people by using astrology.","topic":"astrology"}
{"fname":"train_9024","dialogue":"#Person1#: My sister was taken to the hospital yesterday \n#Person2#: What happened? \n#Person1#: She was hit by a car. Luckily, she wasn't seriously hurt. \n#Person2#: Let's buy some flowers, and pay her a visit \n#Person1#: We'll have to hurry; visiting hours will be over soon \n#Person2#: OK. Let's go ","summary":"#Person1#'s sister was taken to the hospital. #Person1# and #Person2# will visit her.","topic":"visit a patient"}
{"fname":"train_9025","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ok, so who are we going to invite to our dinner party? \n#Person2#: Well, we have the Thompsons, the Greens, and the Andersons, about twelve people total. \n#Person1#: Don't forget my friend Andy from the office. He has nothing to do on Friday, so I invited him over. \n#Person2#: But that makes thirteen people! We can't have thirteen people for dinner on Friday! \n#Person1#: Why can't we? \n#Person2#: It's an old superstition. If we have thirteen people at the table, then it means bad luck. Can Andy bring a date? \n#Person1#: I'm not sure. He just broke up with his girlfriend recently, and I don't think he's in the mood to start again so soon. \n#Person2#: But we can't have thirteen for dinner! \n#Person1#: I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill. It's only a superstition. It really doesn't mean anything. \n#Person2#: Absolutely not! I refuse to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday! \n#Person1#: Ok, ok. I'll ask my sister to come. That way we'll have fourteen for dinner. \n#Person2#: That's better. ","summary":"#Person2# refuses to have thirteen people for dinner on Friday. #Person1# thinks it's an old superstition that thirteen means back luck but agrees to ask #Person1#'s sister to come.","topic":"superstition"}
{"fname":"train_9026","dialogue":"#Person1#: And lots of 'Dear Abby' sob stories. . . \n#Person2#: Hey! I learn a lot from the psychologists who give advice in those columns! \n#Person1#: No wonder you're such a wacko. . . \n#Person2#: Whatever. . . Smell! Perfume samples! \n#Person1#: Nice. Hey, I like the layout of this page. . . \n#Person2#: You mean, you like the pictures of the beautiful models. . . Hello? ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about different topics and #Person1# ends the conversation.","topic":"colomns"}
{"fname":"train_9027","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, what's the screen near your steering wheel for? \n#Person2#: It's a portable TV. It's a popular thing now. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's new to me. So what's on everyday? \n#Person2#: News about current affairs, documentaries, music, movies, noncommercial ads and so on. \n#Person1#: Is there anything interesting? \n#Person2#: Yes, there are something good and informative. I think that many people underestimate the value of TV in education. \n#Person1#: I agree. Are there any commercials on the TV? \n#Person2#: Of course. Because the TV stations need to make money from commercials between the programs . \n#Person1#: That makes a lot of sense. Does the TV work well? \n#Person2#: Not always. It depends on the transmission of the satellite signals. \n#Person1#: I got it. Do you pay for the programs? \n#Person2#: Yes, 50 Yuan per month. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the portable TV near the steering wheel. #Person2# pays 50 Yuan per month for the programs.","topic":"portable TV"}
{"fname":"train_9028","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just called the airport. Our flight has been delayed for 3 hours.\n#Person2#: What? That's terrible. We just checked out of the hotel. Now what are we supposed to do?\n#Person1#: Well, the woman at the airport said that all flights are delayed due to heavy fog. They expect the fog to lift by noon time because they'll be some wind then.\n#Person2#: In that case, why don't we just have a relaxing breakfast here in the hotel restaurant? Then we'll catch a taxi to the airport around 11:00.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the flight delay. #Person2# suggests that they have a relaxing breakfast and catch a taxi to the airport.","topic":"flight delay"}
{"fname":"train_9029","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you wear a seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a car?\n#Person2#: Do I have to? I'm a great driver with fifteen years of driving experience.\n#Person1#: The chances of being injured in a car accident this year are one in seventy-five. I think that's worth thinking about seriously.\n#Person2#: I've never had a serious accident.\n#Person1#: My brother was not as lucky as you. Last December, he was almost killed in an accident. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt.\n#Person2#: Wow, that's terrible.\n#Person1#: Fastening your seatbelt should be an automatic thing as soon as you get into your car. But too many people still refuse to wear seatbelts.\n#Person2#: OK, I get the message. From now on, I'll wear my seatbelt.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't take wearing a seatbelt seriously first but agrees to do so after hearing about the accident of #Person1#'s brother.","topic":"wear a seatbelt"}
{"fname":"train_9030","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mandy, could you make a call to the cinema to see if there are still some seats left for the movie this afternoon?\n#Person2#: I have already booked the tickets online for the 2:00 o'clock movie. I am thinking of picking them up from the ticket office after we have lunch at the restaurant. What do you think?\n#Person1#: Ok, well, the Smiths want to move our appointment forward by half hour earlier, that means we should be there at 11:30.\n#Person2#: Then we don't have enough time, we'd better get moving. Oh, before I forget, can you remind me to stop by the bookstore on the way back home? I have to order a book there.\n#Person1#: Ok.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mandy to see if there are still some seats left for the movie. Mandy has booked the ticket online. They will get moving for the appointment.","topic":"schedule"}
{"fname":"train_9031","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm a new student here, the campus is very big, I'm lost.\n#Person2#: Where do you want to go?\n#Person1#: I want to find where the school library is.\n#Person2#: OK, go down this street and turn right at the second corner. Go along until you see a gray building, that's it.\n#Person1#: That sounds hard to find.\n#Person2#: Actually, it is very easy. The library is just between the post office and the red main teaching building.\n#Person1#: That sounds much easier.\n#Person2#: You are right. But you have to hurry. It has started raining.\n#Person1#: Thanks very much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1#, a new student, the way to the school library.","topic":"ask directions"}
{"fname":"train_9032","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you finished the report?\n#Person2#: Don't mention it. I haven't even started writing it. It's killing me!\n#Person1#: You must be kidding. It's due tomorrow. How can you finish it on time?\n#Person2#: I've been reading all the information I need to write it. But the more I read, the more I want to know. I cannot stop it.\n#Person1#: What are you reading?\n#Person2#: First, I was into the environment, then the government, but then I found something really interesting. Have you heard about VR technology? That's what I'm going to write about.\n#Person1#: Good luck.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the report. #Person2# hasn't started writing it and has been reading the information.","topic":"report"}
{"fname":"train_9033","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, your training to be a technical advisor at digital superstore. What hours do you work?\n#Person2#: Well, I work part time on Saturdays 9:00 till 3:00 and Sundays 11 till 5.\n#Person1#: OK. So what do you do exactly?\n#Person2#: Basically I'm just here to help people with any problems so I meet customers when they come into the store and talk to them. I advise them about the best things to buy. I don't actually take the money. I just help people decide what to buy.\n#Person1#: What's the most difficult thing about your job?\n#Person2#: Em, well, we sell more than 2000 different products in the store. So it's very difficult to have all the information to know everything about all the products.\n#Person1#: What do you like about your job?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm very interested in technology, computers and everything and working in the shop. I get the chance to find out about all the latest things.","summary":"#Person1# asks Tom about his work as a technical advisor at a digital superstore. Tom thinks it's difficult to know everything about the products but he is interested in his job.","topic":"technical advisor"}
{"fname":"train_9034","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have a busy week?\n#Person2#: Uhm, well, no. I mean I didn't do a lot, but I bought a computer.\n#Person1#: You did? Thank goodness. Now you don't need to borrow mine. You had it for 2 weeks last time.\n#Person2#: Yeah, so sorry about that. I wrote my history paper on it. Thanks again by the way.\n#Person1#: Sure, no problem. So how do you like your computer?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's really cool. I use it everyday.\n#Person1#: Really? Are you using it for class? I mean you're working on a paper now, right?\n#Person2#: Uh, yeah, I am. But I don't use it for class.\n#Person1#: So what do you use it for?\n#Person2#: Uh, actually I just watch DVDs on it all week.","summary":"#Person2# bought a computer so #Person2# doesn't need to borrow #Person1#'s computer. #Person1# asks for the use of the computer, only to find it's used to watch DVDs.","topic":"new computer"}
{"fname":"train_9035","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. We're leaving today. I'd like to pay our bills now.\n#Person2#: OK. By the way, I'd like to tell you that the check-out time is 12\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: Have you used any hotel services this morning or had breakfast at the hotel dining room, Mr. Green?\n#Person1#: Yes, my friend and I just had breakfast at the dining room, but we didn't use any services.\n#Person2#: How about the charge for the days you shared the room with your friend?\n#Person1#: Please add to my account.\n#Person2#: The total for the eight days is five hundred sixty yuan.\n#Person1#: OK. Here you are.","summary":"#Person1# is leaving. #Person2# asks #Person1# whether #Person1# used hotel services or had breakfast. All the charges will be added to #Person1#'s account.","topic":"pay the bill"}
{"fname":"train_9036","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Hi. It ' s Tony calling from the dentist ' s office. Is Lily there?\n#Person1#: No, Lily is not here at the moment.\n#Person2#: Could you ask her to call me back when she gets in?\n#Person1#: Sure. What ' s your number, please.\n#Person2#: 519 367 8901.\n#Person1#: Thanks. And your name is Tony, right?\n#Person2#: Yes. I ' m Tony. Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: You ' re welcome. Bye.\n#Person2#: Bye.","summary":"#Person2# is calling Lily who is not here. #Person1# will let Lily call back.","topic":"a call"}
{"fname":"train_9037","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Black, how are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you, and how are you?\n#Person1#: Very well, thank you. It's nice to meet you again. I am awfully sorry for not being able to meet you at the airport, as I was busy yesterday. I do hope you had a very enjoyable trip from New York.\n#Person2#: Yes, a very pleasant journey indeed. Thank you.\n#Person1#: How are you getting along with your business?\n#Person2#: Not bad. The fur market is not very brisk lately, but the selling season is advancing near. I hope there will be more buyers in the market this year.\n#Person1#: I hope we can do more business together. Though we are satisfied with our past trade record, there are still possibilities for more business. In the meantime, let's discuss other spheres of cooperation, such as investment, technology transfer and technical assistance.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# meets at the airport. #Person2# hopes there will be more buyers. #Person1# hopes they can have further cooperation for more business.","topic":"further cooperation"}
{"fname":"train_9038","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you please wait for a minute? I'll buy the tickets\n#Person2#: All right.\n#Person1#: Here is your ticket.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: The park will close soon. We Should better go in right now.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes, let's go in.\n#Person2#: It is a new park, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, how do you know?\n#Person2#: I guessed it.\n#Person1#: Well, generally speaking, the park is a window on the world history, a window on the world civilization and a window on the world's tourist attractions as well.\n#Person2#: Oh, how wonderful!","summary":"#Person1# buys tickets to a new park. #Person2# thinks it's wonderful.","topic":"a park"}
{"fname":"train_9039","dialogue":"#Person1#: Betty, something is burning. Can you smell it?\n#Person2#: You're right.\n#Person1#: Look! The iron is still on.\n#Person2#: I should have turned it off. I'll turn it off now.\n#Person1#: Look at my nice blue shirt, there's a big hole in it.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, Jim.\n#Person1#: Never mind, dear.","summary":"Jim's shirt is broken because Betty forgets to turn off the iron.","topic":"something burned"}
{"fname":"train_9040","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you do something to advance your shipment?\n#Person2#: It's hard to say. But why?\n#Person1#: We expect the goods to be on the market before the end of December to catch up with the Spring Festival sales.\n#Person2#: I can understand your position. We can not make any promise, but we'll try our best.","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to advance the shipment. #Person2# will try his best.","topic":"advance the shipment"}
{"fname":"train_9041","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! May I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning! Is Mr. Smith in? I'm Cheng Jun from China National Petroleum Corporation. I'd like to see him.\n#Person1#: Do you have an appointment with Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: Am. No, I have an urgency to talk with him.\n#Person1#: Wait a moment, please. I'll tell his secretary that you are here.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. He is holding a meeting until ten o'clock.\n#Person2#: It's nine o'clock now. And I'll wait for him.","summary":"#Person2# has an urgency to talk with Mr. Smith but without an appointment. #Person1# tells the secretary about it.","topic":"have an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_9042","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's your trip going?\n#Person2#: Oh I'm enjoying myself but it's so hot here\n#Person1#: Isn't London hot in the summer?\n#Person2#: Well it can be but Shanghai is much warmer than London.\n#Person1#: I see. What about transport? How does Shanghai compare to London?\n#Person2#: Actually I think the buses and trains here are more modern.\n#Person1#: And what about the number of people on the streets?\n#Person2#: Oh, I think Shanghai is much more crowded than London.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how the trip was going. #Person2# compares Shanghai and London from different aspects.","topic":"a trip"}
{"fname":"train_9043","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's that, a new video game?\n#Person2#: Nope! It's the latest generation of PAD! You won't believe what it can do.\n#Person1#: For instance?\n#Person2#: It has a built-in camera unit that takes digital color stills. It also plays MP3 files, which I can save on media cards and then transfer to the hard drive of my computer.\n#Person1#: Wow! Anything else?\n#Person2#: This one comes with its own folding keyboard. It has a pre-installed handwriting recognition program. I can use the stylus to write on the screen.\n#Person1#: What if I want to use CD-ROMs or floppies?\n#Person2#: Just plug in a peripheral CD or floppy drive and you're ready to go!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the functions of the latest generation of PAD, including a built-in camera, a folding keyboard and a handwriting recognition program.","topic":"the latest pad"}
{"fname":"train_9044","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! So you are leaving today.\n#Person2#: Hello. Thank you for seeing me off. You actually don't need to bother.\n#Person1#: It is my pleasure to see you off.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I hope to see you again.\n#Person1#: I hope so, too.\n#Person2#: Thanks again for everything you have done for me.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. Have a nice trip!","summary":"#Person2# thanks #Person1# for seeing #Person2# off and everything #Person1# has done.","topic":"see someone off"}
{"fname":"train_9045","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe that Anthony is finally getting married!\n#Person2#: Yeah well it's about time! He's been living with his parents for 40 years!\n#Person1#: Don't be mean. Look here come the bridesmaids! Their dresses look beautiful!\n#Person2#: Who are those kids walking down the aisle?\n#Person1#: That's the flower girl and the ring bearer. I'm pretty sure they're the groom's niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute!\n#Person2#: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I'm starving. I hope the food's good at the reception.\n#Person1#: That's all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride's coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what's she doing? Where's she going?\n#Person2#: Oh great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# attend Anthony's marriage ceremony. #Person2# always focuses on food. To #Person1#'s surprise, the bride runs away from the wedding.","topic":"get married"}
{"fname":"train_9046","dialogue":"#Person1#: You wouldn't believe what I got in the mail today!\n#Person2#: what's that?\n#Person1#: it's a letter from Ray and Sue in Shanghai!\n#Person2#: have you read it yet?\n#Person1#: no, I thought I'd wait until you got home.\n#Person2#: go on, read it out loud.\n#Person1#: ok. It says, ' Dear Jessica. It was so good to receive you letter. I sounds like you and Riley are settling into your new home with ease. . . '\n#Person2#: when did you send her a letter?\n#Person1#: just a few weeks ago. Sue and I send letters to each other often.\n#Person2#: I didn't know anyone did that any more. Ok, go on.\n#Person1#: ok. . . I'm going to have to skip over this section. It's girl-talk.\n#Person2#: that's fine with me.\n#Person1#: oh. It's actually all rather personal.\n#Person2#: well, skip over all of that and read me the rest.\n#Person1#: ok, it just says, ball, blah, blah. . . ' Ray and I look forward to seeing you in June. Write soon. With love, Sue. '\n#Person2#: are we going to see them in June or are they coming to see us?\n#Person1#: didn't I tell you? We're going to Shanghai to stay with them in June.\n#Person2#: oh, I guess I missed that.\n#Person1#: men!","summary":"#Person1# reads the letter from Ray and Sue. #Person1# and #Person2# are going to Shanghai to stay with them in June.","topic":"get a mail"}
{"fname":"train_9047","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, what about it? As it happens I've got two tickets for next thursday evening. I thought perhaps.\n#Person2#: Well, thanks all the same, Denise. But no I don't think. Sorry, I'm sure you would enjoy it. I'd like to Denise, but I'm busy on friday this week and next week too.\n#Person1#: But I said thursday. The tickets are for thursday evening.\n#Person2#: Thursday? Oh, sorry. I meant thursday too. I mean I busy then too.\n#Person1#: I see. Oh, well some other time perhaps.\n#Person2#: Yes. some other time perhaps. Thanks again.","summary":"#Person1# got two tickets for next Thursday. #Person2# says #Person2# is busy on Thursday and Friday this week and next week.","topic":"tickets"}
{"fname":"train_9048","dialogue":"#Person1#: He always likes to say something as if all his geese are swans.\n#Person2#: I know this characteristic of him. So I never think seriously of his words.\n#Person1#: Yeah. This is a clever way to be in contact with such a person.\n#Person2#: It seems that you don't like him.\n#Person1#: You like to communicate with him?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about a man who thinks his geese are swans.","topic":"bad personality"}
{"fname":"train_9049","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how much should I gamble?\n#Person2#: Why not fifty or one-hundred dollars?\n#Person1#: Okay. One-hundred then. Do you think I will lose it?\n#Person2#: I don't know. You have to be smart, but you have to be lucky too. Some games are all luck. With some, you need to be smart.\n#Person1#: I want games that are all luck.\n#Person2#: I knew you would say that! Then you should play the slot machines.\n#Person1#: Slot machines? No, I don't want that! That's too boring. I want a game with cards or dice.\n#Person2#: So what do you want to play then?\n#Person1#: Blackjack. We can play blackjack. And I will gamble one-hundred, or maybe two-hundred dollars.\n#Person2#: Huh? You are breaking our rule already! And we didn't even start to play yet!\n#Person1#: Oh, don't be so strict! We are in Las Vegas.\n#Person2#: Yes, and if I stay with you, we will have to walk back home to New York. Because we will lose all our money and our plane tickets too!","summary":"#Person2# proposes to gamble for $100. #Person1# thinks slot machines are boring and prefers blackjack. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# doesn't want to lose all money and the tickets.","topic":"gamble"}
{"fname":"train_9050","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, have you any friend in London?\n#Person2#: Yes, my old friend Hanson lives there\n#Person1#: Are you close?\n#Person2#: Yes. He's one of my best friends. Our friendship formed at college. Why did you ask that?\n#Person1#: I'm going to London on business next week. But I know nothing about it.\n#Person2#: I get it. You want to find a guide, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, Steven. You always know what I want.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I will call Hanson, and ask him to help you.\n#Person1#: Thank you!","summary":"#Person1# needs a guide when he goes to London on business. Steven will call his old friend to help #Person1#.","topic":"go on business"}
{"fname":"train_9051","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm glad we came here. This is really delicious!\n#Person2#: I was worried you would think it was too far to drive.\n#Person1#: Well, it's true I've never driven two hours just to get lunch. But really, I think it's worth it.\n#Person2#: I think if you try some more authentic Chinese food, you might understand how we students from Taiwan suffer.\n#Person1#: How do you mean ' suffer '?\n#Person2#: I mean, in Milwaukee there is no good Chinese food. So we miss the food in Taiwan too much. Sometimes we just have to drive down here to Chicago to find something better.\n#Person1#: Even in the winter?\n#Person2#: Yes, even in the winter.\n#Person1#: And even if it takes two hours, huh?\n#Person2#: Why not? I've been craving good food for three weeks now. I'm too sick of hamburgers and pizza!\n#Person1#: Well, this really is delicious, I have to admit. I can understand better now why you and your friends are always whining.\n#Person2#: Don't tease me! Good food is really important to Chinese!\n#Person1#: I know. I can see that. This is what is called ' dim sum, ' right?\n#Person2#: Yes, all these dishes are different ' dim sum ' dishes. You can't find this kind of thing except for in a few cities in America.\n#Person1#: So when you Chinese think of Chinatown, you mostly think of food. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Of course. I will try to buy some things at the Asian grocery down the block too. Then I can do a little cooking in my apartment.\n#Person1#: And maybe we can go to a good Italian restaurant for dinner, after the museum. Chicago has some great Italian restaurants.\n#Person2#: No way!\n#Person1#: What do you mean?\n#Person2#: We're going up to the ' new ' Chinatown for dinner. I already know where we're going to go.\n#Person1#: Alright, alright. I am happy to try more Chinese food. Will it be dim sum again?\n#Person2#: No, dim sum is usually eaten around lunch time, or sometimes closer to breakfast. We'll try more Taiwanese style up at the ' new ' Chinatown.\n#Person1#: Taiwanese style? Isn't dim sum Taiwanese style?\n#Person2#: No, dim sum is more Cantonese style. But of course you can buy it in Taiwan.\n#Person1#: I wonder if you can cook things this good.\n#Person2#: I'm a great cook actually. You will see.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# drive two hours to get Dim Sum because there is no good Chinese food in Milwaukee. #Person2# tells #Person1# good food is important for Chinese. #Person1# will try to buy some things at the Asian grocery and cook. #Person1# starts to understand Chinese. #Person1# proposes to get Italian food for dinner. But #Person2# refuses and wants to take #Person2# to try Taiwanese style food.","topic":"try Chinese food"}
{"fname":"train_9052","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, do you know where Mom is?\n#Person2#: I think she is in her room putting a little something together for you to take to school with you.\n#Person1#: She'd better not start crying like she usually does.\n#Person2#: I know, but she is going to miss you something awful. Have I told you how proud I am of you?\n#Person1#: Dad, now don't you go getting mush on me.\n#Person2#: I mean it. You have really shown us that you are prepared to take on the adult world.\n#Person1#: That means a lot to me Dad. Thanks.\n#Person2#: We have great confidence in you.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person1# is prepared to enter the adult world. #Person1#'s mom and dad have confidence in #Person1#.","topic":"go to school"}
{"fname":"train_9053","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I wish to buy a diamond ring.\n#Person1#: How many carats diamond do you want?\n#Person2#: Two carats.\n#Person1#: Is this one suit for you?\n#Person2#: No, it seems too old-fashioned.\n#Person1#: What about this?\n#Person2#: Let me try it on, it's too small for me, haven't you got any larger ones?\n#Person1#: Yes, try this one please.\n#Person2#: This fits me well, how much is it?\n#Person1#: 3, 500 yuan.\n#Person2#: It's reasonable. Here you are.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a diamond ring with 2 carats. #Person1# helps #Person2# choose one.","topic":"buy a ring"}
{"fname":"train_9054","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you taken your temperature?\n#Person2#: Yes, and it is 37  C.\n#Person1#: Well, open your mouth and let me have a look. It is nothing serious. You haven't got a fever. But you should take the medicine and need have more rest recently. When you feel well, you could take more exercises, or play sports like basketball, running, and swimming. And eating healthy food, having more fruits and vegetable and drinking milk are good for your heath.\n#Person2#: Yes, I see. Thanks a lot.","summary":"After #Person2# takes the temperature, #Person1# asks #Person2# to take the medicine and to have more rest.","topic":"take the temperature"}
{"fname":"train_9055","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't you think it's nice out?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so too.\n#Person1#: I think that it's going to rain.\n#Person2#: I hope that it does rain.\n#Person1#: You like the rain?\n#Person2#: The sky looks so clean after it rains. I love it.\n#Person1#: I understand. Rain does make it smell cleaner.\n#Person2#: I love most how it is at night after it rains.\n#Person1#: How come?\n#Person2#: You can see the stars so much more clearly after it rains.\n#Person1#: I would love for it to rain today.\n#Person2#: I would too.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# like raining because they like the fresh air after it rains.","topic":"rain"}
{"fname":"train_9056","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where can I enjoy the best local food?\n#Person2#: Well! You like sea food?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do.\n#Person2#: Then I'd like to suggest you try Anchor Inn on Seaside Drive.\n#Person1#: Is it very far from here?\n#Person2#: No, you can walk from here.","summary":"#Person2# recommends a seafood restaurant to #Person1#.","topic":"seafood"}
{"fname":"train_9057","dialogue":"#Person1#: How about overtime work?\n#Person2#: Overtime work is very common in companies. I can work overtime if it's necessary, but I don't think we will work overtime everyday.\n#Person1#: Do you like regular work?\n#Person2#: No, I don't like regular work. I am interested in different projects with new opportunities and new challenges, but I can do regular work if the company needs me to do so.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# can accept overtime work if necessary. #Person2# doesn't like regular work.","topic":" work"}
{"fname":"train_9058","dialogue":"#Person1#: Acknowledgments play a necessary part in the interview.\n#Person2#: Sure. Kind acknowledgments can show one's good attainment.\n#Person1#: We often ignore the acknowledgments in our daily life, and consider them as disposable.\n#Person2#: Actually, that's not true. Acknowledgments can help you leave a good impression on others, especially in the public places.\n#Person1#: We should particularly pay attention to acknowledgments in the interview.\n#Person2#: In the beginning of the interview, it is best that you make acknowledgments for the opportunity of the interview.\n#Person1#: Don't forget to say ' Thank you ' when you take a seat.\n#Person2#: Make acknowledgments as well when the interviewer thinks highly of your dressing, experience, or words.\n#Person1#: You can win a good impression of the interviewer in this way.\n#Person2#: Acknowledgments can also help the job-hunters to show their good attainment.\n#Person1#: Finally, at the end of the interview, make acknowledgments to the interviewer again.\n#Person2#: Smiles and kind attitudes are the basics of acknowledgments.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the role of acknowledgements in the interview. Both of them think acknowledgements can show one's good attainment and smiles and kind attitudes are the basics of acknowledgements.","topic":"acknowledgments"}
{"fname":"train_9059","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to deposit 1000 Yuan in my bank account.\n#Person1#: Please fill out this deposit form, first.\n#Person2#: OK. . . Here you are. Any problem on that?\n#Person1#: No, that's fine. Do you bring your bankbook with you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. Here it is, and the cash.\n#Person1#: Wait a moment, please.\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Can you tell me what the interest rate is now?\n#Person1#: The deposit rate is 0. 8 % every month.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to fill out the deposit form to deposit money. #Person2# asks #Person1# what is the interest rate.","topic":"deposit money"}
{"fname":"train_9060","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there any hobbies you do?\n#Person2#: When I have time, I sometimes draw and paint.\n#Person1#: Oh, you actually do that?\n#Person2#: Every so often, I do.\n#Person1#: Did you always know how to draw and paint?\n#Person2#: I was taught in high school how to draw and paint.\n#Person1#: You had an art class?\n#Person2#: Exactly, it was my favorite class.\n#Person1#: Well, it's good that you're so talented.\n#Person2#: I appreciate that.\n#Person1#: Talent is a great thing, I wish I had one.\n#Person2#: Everyone has a talent. They just need to find it.","summary":"#Person2#'s hobbies are drawing and painting. #Person1# admires #Person2#'s talent. #Person2# tells #Person1# everyone has a talent.","topic":"hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_9061","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've read your resume and know a lot of things about your qualifications for this position. One thing you didn't mention is why you left your last job? I know the company you worked for is a good company.\n#Person2#: yes, it's a good company. But the management changed last month. We didn't get along, so I quit.\n#Person1#: I understand. Why would you like to join our company?\n#Person2#: I'm qualified for this position. And I've heard a lot of good things about your company.\n#Person1#: Like what?\n#Person2#: You take care of your employees. And your company offers good salaries and benefits.\n#Person1#: that's good to know. Why do you think you're qualified for this position?\n#Person2#: I've got over seven years'experience working in this kind of position. I know I can do a good job in this position.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# why #Person2# left #Person1#'s last job. #Person2# explains what good things #Person2# knows about #Person1#'s company and why #Person2# is qualified for this job.","topic":"a new job"}
{"fname":"train_9062","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Sir. Are you here to get some advice about our new Personal Financing Program?\n#Person2#: I am indeed. What can you tell me?\n#Person1#: The account is a compound savings account, which is in RMB and Forex.\n#Person2#: Do I get a card?\n#Person1#: Yes, you can have a Money Link card. You can also base the account on time deposits. The choice is yours.\n#Person2#: How about the interest? I'm not really happy with the interest I'm receiving through my Current Account.\n#Person1#: The interest on this new account is higher than any of the accounts in our Personal Financing.\n#Person2#: That sounds better. Also, can I use the one card for several accounts? Say, if I have two or three accounts and want to transfer money from one to the other?\n#Person1#: Yes, you can have multi-accounts on the card, you can also make transfers from the account and securities companies and various other benefits.\n#Person2#: That's wonderful.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the new personal financing program. #Person2# can enjoy a new card, higher interest and transferring the money from one account to another. #Person2# thinks it wonderful.","topic":"personal financing program"}
{"fname":"train_9063","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I'm looking for the Alands Morrissette album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.\n#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 can order it for you.\n#Person1#: That's okay, I'll just check back later. Do you have the new Sting album?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's right over here.\n#Person1#: Great. One last question, where is your jazz section?\n#Person2#: Back there against that wall.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see it. Thanks for your help.\n#Person2#: No problem.","summary":"#Person1# looks for an album. #Person2# says they will get copies of the album soon. #Person1# asks #Person2# about another album and the jazz section.","topic":"buy albums"}
{"fname":"train_9064","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you give us a detailed description of the properties of your product?\n#Person2#: OK. The X2500 has the unique feature of providing better data flow with less input time. It will reduce your work load at the office.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me more about it?\n#Person2#: Of course. One of the real pluses of this product is that it is of very high quality, and of compact size. No one can match us so far as quality is concerned.\n#Person1#: Can you introduce its price level to me?\n#Person2#: We have this item in three price level.\n#Person1#: We need the best possible quality.\n#Person2#: That means this one.\n#Person1#: I see, that's what I will order.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to describe the properties of the product in detail. #Person2# tells #Person1# the features, the size and the price.","topic":"describe the properties"}
{"fname":"train_9065","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are we going to eat for dinner?\n#Person2#: Are you going to cook anything?\n#Person1#: I didn't plan on cooking tonight.\n#Person2#: If you're hungry, then cook something.\n#Person1#: I don't know what to make.\n#Person2#: Tell me what you want to eat.\n#Person1#: I've been craving chicken and potatoes.\n#Person2#: I'd like that.\n#Person1#: Are you going to cook it tonight?\n#Person2#: I'm really not going to cook tonight.\n#Person1#: Okay, I guess I'll cook.\n#Person2#: Why don't you start cooking then?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want to have chicken and potatoes for dinner.","topic":"cook for dinner"}
{"fname":"train_9066","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, there's no way we can convince people they need fresh motor oil every morning.\n#Person2#: No, but you can let them know that yours is the cream of the crop-the purest motor oil in the world. Careful, hold it by the java jacket. This coffee drink has half and half-what do you think?\n#Person1#: It tastes funny. Why can't people just stick to plain and simple coffee?\n#Person2#: That's just the point! Purity is the essence of good coffee, right?","summary":"#Person1# can't understand why people don't like simple coffee. #Person2# thinks purity is the essence of good coffee.","topic":"coffee"}
{"fname":"train_9067","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's going on with you?\n#Person2#: Nothing. What's going on with you?\n#Person1#: I'm having a party this Friday.\n#Person2#: I had no idea.\n#Person1#: Is that right?\n#Person2#: I didn't hear anything about it.\n#Person1#: Can you go?\n#Person2#: What time?\n#Person1#: It starts at 8 o'clock.\n#Person2#: I'll go.\n#Person1#: I hope that I'll see you there.\n#Person2#: No doubt.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to attend a party starting at 8 this Friday.","topic":"a party"}
{"fname":"train_9068","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello sir, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need this prescription please.\n#Person1#: Let's see. Okay, so 50 mg of Prozac, would you prefer this in capsule or tablet?\n#Person2#: Capsules are fine.\n#Person1#: Okay, you should take 1 capsule 3 times a day. Be sure not to take it on an empty stomach, and also, don't ever mix it with alcohol!\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. It's not the first time I'm taking this! Don't worry, I won't overdose!\n#Person1#: Okay, anything else I can get you?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes, I almost forgot! Can I also get some eye drops and um, some condoms?\n#Person1#: Sure. Darn condoms aren't registered in our system.\n#Person2#: Oh, well that's okay, I'll get some later, thanks. . . Really it's no problem.\n#Person1#: Just hang on there a sec. Can I get a price check on Fun Times Ribbed Condoms please!","summary":"#Person2# needs a prescription in capsules. #Person1# tells #Person2# how to take them. #Person2# also needs some eye drops and some condoms that aren't registered in the system.","topic":"prescription"}
{"fname":"train_9069","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to go catch a movie tonight?\n#Person2#: I can't, I have to go to the gym.\n#Person1#: Come on! You can go tomorrow, just skip it today. It's not as if you are gonna get in trouble!\n#Person2#: Actually I will! I am working out with a personal trainer that gets on my case if I don't go. I like it, because it makes me feel more obligated to go and get healthy.\n#Person1#: That's cool, does your personal trainer basically teach you how to work out?\n#Person2#: Yeah. He makes a work put plan depending on the areas I want to work on, or the muscles I want to build. Like for example in order to get better muscle tone in my abs, pecs and biceps, he makes me work out with free weights. Then for my quads, calves and hamstrings, I do leg lifts or squats.\n#Person1#: Sounds like you are really getting in shape!","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to catch a movie. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# is working out with a personal trainer who makes a plan based on the #Person2#'s preferred areas and muscles.","topic":"work out"}
{"fname":"train_9070","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, sir. Could you spare me a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure, Jane. You look upset, what happened?\n#Person1#: Well, you know it's Kevin. He's telling everyone that David and I are in love. But we're not. We're just study pair. You know, I help him with his English. And he helps me with my math.\n#Person2#: Oh, I was going to tell you that you have made great progress in math. I was wondering what made such a progress. Now that explains.\n#Person1#: Yeah sir.\n#Person2#: Don't worry, I'll talk to Kevin tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Thank you sir.","summary":"Jane looks upset because Kevin tells a lie to everyone. #Person2# will talk to Kevin.","topic":"in bad mood"}
{"fname":"train_9071","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Taxi! Ah... Thanks for stopping.\n#Person2#: Where are you going?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm going to the National Museum of History, and...\n#Person2#: Sure. No problem.\n#Person1#: Uh. Excuse me. How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: Well, that all depends on the traffic, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.\n#Person1#: Oh, by the way, do you know what time the museum closes?\n#Person2#: Well, I would guess around six o'clock.\n#Person1#: Uh, do you have the time?\n#Person2#: Yeah. It's half past four.\n#Person1#: Thanks.\n#Person2#: Uh, this is your first time to Beijing City, right?\n#Person1#: Yeah. Do you know any good restaurants that offer meals at a reasonable price?\n#Person2#: Umm... Well, the Friendship restaurant. It's not as inexpensive as other places I know, but the service is better.\n#Person1#: Sounds great! How do I get there from the museum?\n#Person2#: Well, there are buses that run that way.","summary":"#Person1# takes a taxi to the National Museum of History. #Person1# asks #Person2# the closing time of the museum and a good restaurant that offers meals at a reasonable price.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_9072","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ryan. I just want you to know that I'm going to go to school to become an auto mechanic.\n#Person2#: Uh what? Does Dad know about this?\n#Person1#: Who cares? It's my life. I really enjoy working on cars.\n#Person2#: Oh, I get it. You want to study auto mechanics because of your new boyfriend. What's his name? Jimmy or something? Listen, auto mechanics is a man's job.\n#Person1#: No, you got it all wrong. [What?] First of all, his name is James, and second, he doesn't work at an auto shop anymore. He had a job there for five years, and he really liked his job because he learned how to identify problems and fix things. You, on the other hand, can't even change the toilet paper roll in the bathroom.\n#Person2#: Hey, that's not fair.\n#Person1#: And James is now back in college. He's majoring in nursing.\n#Person2#: Nursing? Nursing? That's a woman's job?\n#Person1#: I cannot believe I'm hearing this. A man can be a nurse, and they can do the job just as well as anybody else. Nurses, whether they are men or women, care for the sick, the elderly. Things like that.\n#Person2#: Uh.\n#Person1#: And are you saying that women can't be farmers, carpenters, or truck drivers?\n#Person2#: Well, most men do those jobs, so ... Anyway, women can do them if they want. I just think that women are better suited to be secretaries, waitresses, piano teachers. You know.\n#Person1#: Man, you're stuck in the 18th century. No one will marry you.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, just forget this. But not to change the subject, but I'm having a problem with my car, and I was wondering if Jimmy, I mean James, could take a look at it.\n#Person3#: Forget it. Start pushing!\n#Person2#: Ah!","summary":"#Person2# is surprised at #Person1#'s choice of being an auto mechanic. #Person2# thinks #Person1# chooses it because of #Person1#'s new boyfriend. #Person1# explains and is angry that #Person2# thinks jobs like nursing, waitresses and piano teachers are just for women. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is conservative.","topic":"boyfriend"}
{"fname":"train_9073","dialogue":"#Person1#: You'll need 36 credit hours to get an M. A. degree. Fifteen must be from the English Department and fifteen from the Education Department. For the remaining six credit hours, you can either write a thesis or take two more selected courses.\n#Person2#: Right now, this is very confusing to me, but I'm sure I'll know what to do as I learn more about it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# how to accomplish the 36 credit hours.","topic":"credit hours"}
{"fname":"train_9074","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know I just finished some very interesting research for the newspaper about things people do in their spare time.\n#Person2#: Really? What did you learn?\n#Person1#: Well, I talked to 20 people and 19 of them watch TV.\n#Person2#: That's interesting. I never watch it, do you?\n#Person1#: Not much. Anyway, about half of them, 9 people, play some kind of sport.\n#Person2#: I'm not surprised. People are getting more exercise these days.\n#Person1#: Yes, a few of them go to movies.\n#Person2#: Mm, I do, too.\n#Person1#: But here is the most interesting result: only one of them reads.\n#Person2#: That's terrible.","summary":"#Person1# finished some research about things people do in their spare time. #Person1# tells #Person2# interesting findings.","topic":"some research"}
{"fname":"train_9075","dialogue":"#Person1#: Clinic, can I help you?\n#Person2#: This is Frank Smith. Can I make an appointment with Dr. Milton?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course, Mr. Smith. Can you manage this afternoon?\n#Person2#: I am afraid not. I can manage tomorrow.\n#Person1#: I am afraid Dr. Milton's not on duty tomorrow. He'll be here the day after tomorrow. That's Thursday, March 27th.\n#Person2#: Fine.\n#Person1#: Will 5:30 pm be all right?\n#Person2#: Yes. But what time is the clinic closed?\n#Person1#: We start at 5:00 am and close at 7:00 pm on weekdays. We don't work on the weekends.\n#Person2#: I'd prefer a later time.\n#Person1#: Then what about 6:15 pm?\n#Person2#: Well, that's fine.","summary":"#Person2# wants to make an appointment with Dr. Milton. #Person1# discusses the time available with #Person2#. Finally, they choose 6:15 pm on Thursday.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_9076","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sarah, you work in the admissions office, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've been here for ten years as assistant director.\n#Person1#: Really? What does that involve?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm in charge of all the admissions of postgraduate students in the university.\n#Person1#: Only postgraduates?\n#Person2#: Yes, postgraduates only. I have nothing at all to do with undergraduates.\n#Person1#: Do you find that you get particular-sort of...different national groups? I mean, do you get large numbers from Latin America or...\n#Person2#: Yes. Well, of all the students enrolled last year, nearly half were from overseas. They were from African countries, the Far East, the Middle East, and Latin America.\n#Person1#: Em. But have you been doing just that for the last 10 years, or, have you done other things?\n#Person2#: Well, I've been doing the same job. Er, before that, I was secretary of the medical school at Birmingham, and further back, I worked in the local government.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.\n#Person2#: So I've done different types of things.\n#Person1#: Yes, indeed. How do you imagine your job might develop in the future? Can you imagine shifting into a different kind of responsibility or doing something...\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah, from October 1, I'll be doing an entirely different job. There's going to be more committee work. I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students, unfortunately-I'll miss my contact with students.","summary":"Sarah has been in charge of all the admissions of postgraduates for ten years. She tells #Person1# some of the students are from overseas. #Person1# also asks her about the work experience. Sarah will do an entirely different job with more policy work.","topic":"the admissions office"}
{"fname":"train_9077","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, what're you reading? \n#Person2#: An old book Death on the Nile. Have you read it? \n#Person1#: Not yet, but I saw the movie. Could I borrow it when you finish reading? \n#Person2#: Sure. But you need to be patient. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow the book that #Person2# is reading.","topic":"reading"}
{"fname":"train_9078","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip? \n#Person2#: It was a nightmare. \n#Person1#: What's up? \n#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year. \n#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do you call it still a nightmare then? \n#Person2#: Well, the air line lost my luggage on the return flight and then I lost my carry on bag when I was tackling with the officers in charge. I left the airport three hours later than I expected and then I was caught in a traffic jam. When I finally got home, I was totally exhausted. But I found the elevator was out of service due to a blackout. \n#Person1#: This is really a sad story. Did they trace back your luggage? \n#Person2#: I am still waiting for their call. \n#Person1#: Take it easy, all sufferings have their reward. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the business trip was a nightmare because he lost his luggage and carry-on bag. He was also caught in a traffic jam and found the elevator was out of service.","topic":"a business trip"}
{"fname":"train_9079","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, you're early! Where's everyone? \n#Person2#: Well. . . I told them not to come. I made a reservation just for the two of us. I thought we could have an quiet evening all to ourselves. \n#Person1#: Oh. . . why? \n#Person2#: Jennifer, there's something I wanna ask you. \n#Person1#: Sure. What is it? \n#Person2#: Hmm. . . okay, here's the thing. I've always seen you as more than just a friend, and I can't take it any more. I know you better than anyone, I know the pros and cons of your personality, I even know what side of the bed is yours! I think we would be great together, don't you? \n#Person1#: Are you serious? We've been friends for years! We can't just change that overnight! \n#Person2#: I know! I never had the guts to tell you. . . until today. So, what do you say? Are you willing to give me a shot? \n#Person1#: I. . . I. . . ","summary":"#Person2# made a reservation just for Jennifer and himself because he plans to show love to Jennifer. After hearing the monologue of #Person2#, #Person1# doesn't give a clear answer.","topic":"show love"}
{"fname":"train_9080","dialogue":"#Person1#: What did you get for lunch today? \n#Person2#: All I had was a sandwich, chips, and soda. \n#Person1#: Where'd you get your food from? \n#Person2#: I went to the cafeteria and bought it. \n#Person1#: What sandwich did you order? \n#Person2#: I ordered a ham sandwich, but they gave me a bologna sandwich instead. \n#Person1#: Was it any good? \n#Person2#: I enjoyed it, even though I had not asked for it. \n#Person1#: I ordered a sandwich there before. \n#Person2#: Is that right? \n#Person1#: Yeah, and they messed my order up too. \n#Person2#: That may be true, but I'm sure you enjoyed your sandwich. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# had a sandwich, chips and soda at the cafeteria. Both of their orders have been messed up.","topic":"the lunch"}
{"fname":"train_9081","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, this is Mike. Listen, Jerry and I want to go to a movie tonight. Jerry's brother will give us a lift to the cinema. Would you like to join us?\n#Person2#: Well, it sounds like fun, but actually I really got a lot of homework to do.\n#Person1#: Oh, come on, Mary. It'll be fun.\n#Person2#: I really can't. I've got a math test on Monday, and I have to hand a chemistry report in on Tuesday. And I'm really getting nervous about that. Thanks for asking. Hope you will have a good time.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mary to watch a movie. Mary refuses because she has to prepare for a test and a report.","topic":"watch a movie"}
{"fname":"train_9082","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is Lincoln Bank, Consumer Credit Department. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Ah, hello. I'm calling to find out how I apply for a car loan.\n#Person1#: We offer a Personal Automobile Consumer Loan. The application process is pretty straight forward. I trust you have enough funds to cover the 20 % down payment?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. It's ready and waiting in my account.\n#Person1#: The next step is for us to recommend a dealer to you, who are already contracted to us, so...\n#Person2#: Could I just stop you there? Sorry to interrupt, but I have already been to your appointed dealer and selected the car I want.\n#Person1#: That will certainly cut down the processing time. We can move on to the next step. Do you have the purchase price?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's 110, 000 RIB. So, with the down payment done, I will need to borrow 70, 000 RIB.\n#Person1#: What we need you to do next is to come into the branch with a correctly filled in application form, ID card, proof of residency, proof of income, the agreement from the agent and of course the 20 % down payment.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have everything here. OK, I'll come in and see you later today. Maybe I could have my new car as early as next week! How exciting!","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# in applying for the car loan. #Person1# has covered the 20% down payment, been to the appointed dealer, and selected the wanted car. #Person2# needs to come into the branch with all documentation next.","topic":"Car loan"}
{"fname":"train_9083","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you come from?\n#Person2#: I come from Greece.\n#Person1#: What's the climate like in your country?\n#Person2#: It's very pleasant.\n#Person1#: What's the weather like in spring?\n#Person2#: It's often windy in March. It's always warm in April and May, but it rains sometimes.\n#Person1#: What's it like in summer?\n#Person2#: It's always hot in June, July and August. The sun shines every day.\n#Person1#: Is it cold or warm in autumn?\n#Person2#: It's always warm in September and October. It's often cold in November and it rains sometimes.\n#Person1#: Is it very cold in winter?\n#Person2#: It's often cold in December, January and February. It snows sometimes.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# comes from Greece, and the climate there is pleasant. #Person2# describes the weather there at all seasons.","topic":"Climate in Greece"}
{"fname":"train_9084","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate to do this to you, Alice, but I ' m going to have to ask you to put in some more overtime.\n#Person2#: Does it have to be this afternoon, Mr. Fairbanks? I ' Ve already made plans.\n#Person1#: Well, I would have preferred to do it today, but if you ' Ve already made plans, we can do it tomorrow.\n#Person2#: I ' d appreciate that, sir. How long do you think you ' ll need me to stay?","summary":"Mr. Fairbanks asks Alice to put in some overtime but she's made plans today. He allows her to do it tomorrow.","topic":"Ask for overtime"}
{"fname":"train_9085","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to go to the mall?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Dig my new pants?\n#Person1#: Copycat!\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: You went out and bought khakis, too!\n#Person2#: No. Mine are a soft brown. Yours are khaki.\n#Person1#: Whatever.","summary":"#Person1# says #Person2# is a copycat, but #Person2# disagrees.","topic":"Pants"}
{"fname":"train_9086","dialogue":"#Person1#: You received a letter in the mail.\n#Person2#: Give it here.\n#Person1#: Who ' s the letter from?\n#Person2#: I think it ' s my acceptance letter from NYU.\n#Person1#: I want to know what it says.\n#Person2#: They didn ' t accept me.\n#Person1#: Are you serious?\n#Person2#: It ' s the truth.\n#Person1#: Are you okay?\n#Person2#: I really wanted to get into NYU.\n#Person1#: I am really sorry to hear that.\n#Person2#: It ' s okay. I ' m still waiting to hear from UCLA anyway.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the letter is from NYU which says they didn't accept #Person2#. #Person2# is waiting to hear from UCLA.","topic":"Acceptance letter"}
{"fname":"train_9087","dialogue":"#Person1#: Isn't it wonderful walking here?\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: I mean look at all these magnificent buildings around us.\n#Person2#: Yes, look over there. That's the Empire State Building. My book says it's 102 stories tall.\n#Person1#: It's quite famous but don't you think it looks a bit old-fashioned?\n#Person2#: You're right, but when it was built in 1930 it was a marvel of technology and engineering.\n#Person1#: What other important buildings are we going to see on Fifth Avenue?\n#Person2#: Quite a number. Actually every skyscraper has a history. A few blocks ahead we'll see St. Patrick ' s Cathedral and just across the street will be the world-renowed Rockefeller Center. It's a landmark in the history of architecture.\n#Person1#: What's there after that?\n#Person2#: Well then, there's a Central Park. Facing the park on Fifth Avenue is probably some of the most expensive properties in the world.\n#Person1#: What are they all for?\n#Person2#: Most of them are office buildings, huge department stores, and hotels but some are just private homes. New York is one of the financial centers of the world. And there are lots of very expensive places.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are walking on Fifth Avenue in New York, and they are seeing many inportant buildings, such as the Empire State Building, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Rockefeller Centre and some expensive properties.","topic":"Fifth Avenue"}
{"fname":"train_9088","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come and meet our employees, Mr. Richards.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Jackson.\n#Person1#: This is Nicola Grey, and this is Claire Taylor.\n#Person2#: How do you do? Those women are very hard-working. What are their jobs?\n#Person1#: They're keyboard operators. This is Michael Baker, and this is Jeremy Short.\n#Person2#: How do you do? They aren't very busy! What are their jobs?\n#Person1#: They're sales reps. They are very lazy.\n#Person2#: Who is this young man?\n#Person1#: This is Jim. He is our office assistant.","summary":"Mr. Jackson is introducing their employees to Mr. Richard, including keyboard operators, sales reps, and an office assistant.","topic":"Employee introduction"}
{"fname":"train_9089","dialogue":"#Person1#: Then, I'll see you next week, Ms. O'Brian?\n#Person2#: Yes. Let's say Tuesday at noon. Bring your portfolio with you.\n#Person1#: Certainly. Is there anything else you would like me to bring, Mr. O'Brian?\n#Person2#: No, that's all. I already have your resume.","summary":"Ms. O'Brian asks #Person1# to bring #Person1#'s portfolio next Tuesday.","topic":"Meeting arrangement"}
{"fname":"train_9090","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're having a sixties party next week. Do you want to come?\n#Person2#: What is a sixties party?\n#Person1#: You come dressed in anything from the sixties.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun. But where can I get clothes that old?\n#Person1#: Check out your mom's closet. I'll bet she still has something.\n#Person2#: Good idea. Can I bring some music from that period too?\n#Person1#: That will be great! Do you have LPs or Cds?\n#Person2#: Don't tell me you have a record player!","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to a sixties party and suggests #Person2# get clothes from #Person2#'s mom's closet.","topic":"sixties party"}
{"fname":"train_9091","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Grace. That's a beautiful skirt you have on. Where are you going?\n#Person2#: I am going to attend an interview.\n#Person1#: What kind of job are you applying for?\n#Person2#: My major is English. Of course I'll apply for an English teacher.\n#Person1#: Oh. That dress doesn't exactly match the job.\n#Person2#: Why? You said my skirt was beautiful just now.\n#Person1#: Yes, your skirt is really beautiful, but you are applying for a teaching position. You see, your skirt is very short, and your make up is too thick. What's more, the color of your lipstick doesn't match your skin. As a teacher, you should be a little more sedate.\n#Person2#: Then what should I do?\n#Person1#: Some of my friends tell me that being a teacher, the most important is the beauty of mind. You shouldn't pay too much attention to your appearance. You should appear frugal and prudent. Your experience and knowledge will gain the appreciation of your interviewer.","summary":"Grace is going to attend an interview to apply for an English teacher, and #Person1# tells her that her skirt and make-up don't match the job. #Person1# suggests Grace should appear frugal and prudent.","topic":"Interview"}
{"fname":"train_9092","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is everything ready for the big family barbecue tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Yep. The steaks and chicken are marinated and I also bought hamburger buns.\n#Person1#: We should also cook a couple dozen hot dogs and kebabs.\n#Person2#: Yeah, good idea. We can put some lawn furniture outside next to the grill. I also set up the tent outside so we can hide from the sun if it gets too hot.\n#Person1#: Great! I asked Grace to bring cups and serviettes as she is also bringing two big coolers for the beers.\n#Person2#: This is gonna be a great barbecue!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the preparation for tomorrow's barbecue, and #Person2# thinks it will be great.","topic":"Big family barbecue"}
{"fname":"train_9093","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you an American?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Why don't you speak English?\n#Person2#: Oh, my mother is a German, so I can speak German.\n#Person1#: Oh, do you like Chinese?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'm eager to learn Chinese, but it is too difficult for me.\n#Person1#: I want to study German. Can we exchange lessons?\n#Person2#: Very Good. I'd like to do that.\n#Person1#: When will we begin?\n#Person2#: How about tomorrow night?\n#Person1#: That's all right.","summary":"#Person1# wants to study German and #Person2#'s eager to learn Chinese, so they decide to exchange lessons.","topic":"Language exchange lessons"}
{"fname":"train_9094","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any plans for Veteran's Day?\n#Person2#: You mean Armistice Day.\n#Person1#: Well, as you know, on November 11th the allies signed a peace treaty with the Germans, also known as the Armistice Treaty. This marked the end of WWI and many countries around the world commemorate this date under names such as Remembers'Day. In Poland it's their independence day! There's a lot going on around the world on this day.\n#Person2#: Wow, I didn't know! Probably because I flunked history in school.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the origin of the Armistice Day and #Person2# didn't know that before.","topic":"Armistice Day"}
{"fname":"train_9095","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Mike! Would you like a drink?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I had too much to drink yesterday evening. I had a bad hangover this morning. My head felt terrible.\n#Person1#: Were you celebrating something?\n#Person2#: Yes. It was a friend's birthday party. We drank all kinds of things-beer, wine and spirits. After midnight, we were even drinking cocktails!\n#Person1#: It's a bad idea to drink a combination of alcoholic drinks. You should stick with one for the whole evening.\n#Person2#: I know, but it was a celebration, you Kwon? I don't think I'Ve see you drunk.\n#Person1#: I usually only drink beer and I rarely drink more than a few pints.\n#Person2#: You are a sensible drinker. Anyway, I'm not going to drink any alcohol this evening. I don't'want another bad hangover.\n#Person1#: Let me buy you a soft drink then. How about a coke?\n#Person2#: Yeah. That's a good idea. I heard that coke was first used as a medicine.\n#Person1#: Rally? . . . barman!. . . a large coke with ice and lemon, please. . . thanks. Here's the money.\n#Person2#: Are you going to the wine tasting tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Yes. I thought it might be interesting to learn a little about wine. . .\n#Person2#: . . . and taste a few! There will be wines from several countries and an expert to give advice on which wines are good and which ones are not.\n#Person1#: Yes. I'm looking forward to it.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mike for a drink but Mike refused because he has drunk too much last night, with a combination of beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. #Person1# buys a coke for Mike instead and they talk about the wine tasting tomorrow.","topic":"drinks"}
{"fname":"train_9096","dialogue":"#Person1#: When is your birthday?\n#Person2#: August 1st.\n#Person1#: Do you usually have a birthday party?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. My parents prepare dinner for me.\n#Person1#: What would you do at the party?\n#Person2#: We sing ' Happy Birthday ' at the party and have birthday cakes.\n#Person1#: Do you know when people began to sing the song ' Happy Birthday '?\n#Person2#: Well, I don't know.\n#Person1#: Let me tell you the story. In 1892, Patty Smith Hill and Mildred Hill wrote a song called'Good Morning to you'. But later someone added the words'Happy Birthday'to their tune.\n#Person2#: So the'Happy Birthday'song has been popular since then?\n#Person1#: Yes, actually, the song has been sung since its publication in 1932. People all over the world have sung it in many different languages.","summary":"#Person2# usually has a birthday party and sings 'Happy Birthday' at the party. #Person1# doesn't know when people began to sing the song, and #Person2# tells the story.","topic":"birthday"}
{"fname":"train_9097","dialogue":"#Person1#: When it comes to select a fund, you will always read ' Past performance is not an indication of future results ', can you believe that?\n#Person2#: Maybe it is right since everything is possible. You know the market changes quickly these days. I still have some confidence in those funds with bad stock performance. Though one stock record is the very important criteria to decide which to buy, I will still consider it if it shows a good performance recently.\n#Person1#: But I still have doubted those funds with bad stock performance. For me, a stock record is the very important criteria to decide which to buy. I really want to decrease the risk reach the minimum and achieve the maximum returns.\n#Person2#: If you refuse to take risk, you can't have better returns.\n#Person1#: I will think about it.","summary":"#Person2# will not ignore stocks with bad records if they show good recent performances, and #Person2# tells #Person1# if one refuses to take risks, one won't have better returns.","topic":"Stock record"}
{"fname":"train_9098","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, where are we off to?\n#Person2#: First we will go to the city centre and stop for something to drink. Then we will visit the University Museum.\n#Person1#: Where are we going to have a drink?\n#Person2#: There is a coffee shop round the corner. Can you see that big building at the end of the road?\n#Person1#: Yes?\n#Person2#: That is a bank. The coffee shop is opposite the bank.\n#Person1#: Good. I will have hot chocolate.\n#Person2#: A stop! Wait for the lights to turn green.\n#Person1#: When crossing the road you must always pay attention to what's around you.\n#Person2#: Sorry. How far is the museum?\n#Person1#: I am not sure. We will ask for directions in the coffee shop.\n#Person2#: Here we are. You find us a table and I'll get the drinks.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to the city centre for a drink and then visit the University Museum. #Person2# tells #Person1# to pay attention when crossing the road.","topic":"Casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9099","dialogue":"#Person1#: Madam, is everything set up for your trip?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I seem to move my house to that place. You don't know how tight the schedule is for this trip.\n#Person1#: You will be busier, right?\n#Person2#: Correct! I have three-day visit to Shanghai on December 10th.\n#Person1#: That will be gorgeous!\n#Person2#: I would like a single room with a bath for two nights. Can you help me to reserve a hotel room for me?\n#Person1#: Yes, Madam.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book a single room with a bath for two nights for her trip.","topic":"set up trip"}
{"fname":"train_9100","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to the National Post. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi, I would like to send this package to China, and these postcards as well.\n#Person1#: Very well. You will need some stamps for the postcards and I need to weigh that package.\n#Person2#: How much is this going to cost?\n#Person1#: Well, it depends. Do you want to send it via priority, express or standard mail?\n#Person2#: What's the difference?\n#Person1#: Well, standard mail can take up to fifteen working days. Priority is a bit faster and will arrive in about five to eight working days. Express is the fastest, but it's also the most expensive. It only takes three days and you can track your package online.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, there's no rush. Please send it via priority mail. Please be extra careful, the contents of the package are fragile.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# in sending a package and postcards to China. #Person2# decides to go with priority since there's no rush and asks #Person2# to be careful with the package.","topic":"Sending parcels"}
{"fname":"train_9101","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: I am Tim Green in Room 1021 and I want a wake-up call at five thirty AM tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see. five thirty AM Mr. Green, Room 1021.\n#Person2#: I want to change my wake-up time.\n#Person1#: Ok, could you tell me your room number and your name?\n#Person2#: Tim, in Room 1021.\n#Person1#: And when would you want us call you this time?\n#Person2#: At six thirty AM tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Ok, six thirty AM. We will call you exactly on that time.","summary":"Tim Green calls #Person2# twice to change the wake-up call from 5:30 to 6:30 am.","topic":"Wake-up call"}
{"fname":"train_9102","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mmmm. . . This apartment seems a little expensive. Do you have any cheap studios?\n#Person2#: Actually, the one-bedroom is the only vacant apartment right now.\n#Person1#: Do you think any studios will open up soon?\n#Person2#: No, not for a few months.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the apartment's expensive, but #Person2# says it's the only vacant.","topic":"Rent"}
{"fname":"train_9103","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think are the main causes of war today?\n#Person2#: I'd say the main reason is poverty. Countries and their people get frustrated because they have so little. If their neighbors have some resources, they try to steal them by military force.\n#Person1#: It seems that a lot of wars nowadays are really civil wars. People from different ethnic groups in the same country sometimes fight for power in that country.\n#Person2#: several of those civil wars have been going on for years and years. It seems they will never end.\n#Person1#: How do you think they could be ended?\n#Person2#: I don't think that there is any easy way. The united nations could send peacekeepers into the country. At least then the warring parties could be forced to negotiate. The thing is to find the real pro\n#Person1#: So, if the cause is poverty, there should be a programme to make the country richer. If the problem is resources, share them.\n#Person2#: It sounds easy when you say it like that. In reality, it's harder to make peace between countries.\n#Person1#: Yes. It is. One way to stop countries fighting is to cut off their financial support. Wars are very expensive.\n#Person2#: The problem is that many poor people might suffer.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the main cause of war today is poverty, and #Person1# says most wars are civil wars. #Person2# thinks #Person1#'s methods to end the war sound easy, but it's harder to make peace in reality.","topic":"Wars"}
{"fname":"train_9104","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think you made the right choice, coming to us. We have a wide selection of vehicles you can choose from.\n#Person2#: I would like to rent a car with a good stereo.\n#Person1#: All our cars have stereos in them. Stereos, air conditioning. It's all standard with us.\n#Person2#: Good. I am here visiting my girlfriend. I want her to have a good time.\n#Person1#: Oh, is that so? Well, then. Let me show you something she might like. It's on our back lot.\n#Person2#: This is a Porsche!\n#Person1#: Yes. Beautiful, isn't it?\n#Person2#: But I probably can't afford it. It must be really expensive.\n#Person1#: Well, sir. You said you were looking at cars at the rental agency at the airport. Now with them you'd spend your money and get nothing for it. But you could probably rent this Porsche from us, for the same price as one of their standard cars.\n#Person2#: But how can you do that?\n#Person1#: It's because our prices are so good. And this car has a lot of miles on it. But it's in nice shape, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, it almost looks new.","summary":"#Person2# comes to visit his girlfriend and wants to rent a car with a good stereo. #Person1# suggests he rent a Porsche from them at the same price as their standard car","topic":"Car rental"}
{"fname":"train_9105","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm home! Can you double that recipe? I ran into an old friend after work and invited him for dinner.\n#Person2#: No problem. Who is it? Anyone I know?\n#Person1#: I don't think so. Do you remember Bob Gain from Tulsa?\n#Person2#: That name doesn't ring a bell. But tell me more.\n#Person1#: He was on the diving team with me in high school and saved my life one day.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll have to personally thank him by making him my famous chocolate cake.\n#Person1#: You're glad he saved me, huh?\n#Person2#: Absolutely! Bob and his whole family are welcome here any time!","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to double the recipe since #Person1# invited Bob, an old friend who saved #Person1#'s life one time, for dinner.","topic":"Old friend"}
{"fname":"train_9106","dialogue":"#Person1#: Fred, is it a good time to talk with you?\n#Person2#: Sure, what's the matter?\n#Person1#: As you know, I have accepted three new programs in our company this year, but I am not sure I can do my work well. And right now my dilemma is that I can not find a person whom I can trust for these three programs.\n#Person2#: What do you think we can do about this?\n#Person1#: We are not willing to miss the chance ; however, our staff is not big enough now. So, to be honest, I want you to help me to finish all these programs.\n#Person2#: Well, sir, I am busy in market development. So I am worried whether I can do this.\n#Person1#: I am aware you have been working so hard. Before hiring more employees, you are still needed to do this.\n#Person2#: OK! I will try this.","summary":"#Person2# accepts three new programs and wants Fred to help finish these programs. Fred is worried whether he can do it because he is busy in market development, and #Person2# persuades him.","topic":"taking over programs"}
{"fname":"train_9107","dialogue":"#Person1#: excuse me ; is this seat taken?\n#Person2#: no. It's all yours.\n#Person1#: thank you very much. My name is Ashlan. It's nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Carson. It's nice to mee you, too.\n#Person1#: the weather is so warm for December, don't you think?\n#Person2#: it is unusually warm. I blame it on global warming.\n#Person1#: global warming is wreaking havoc everywhere.\n#Person2#: so sure. Are you from around here?\n#Person1#: no. I'm new here. I just moved here a few months ago.\n#Person2#: where are you from?\n#Person1#: I'm from China. What about you?\n#Person2#: I am from Texas. I was in China once, but it was a long time ago.\n#Person1#: did you enjoy it?\n#Person2#: I did. I especially liked the food. What do you think about the food here?\n#Person1#: it's very different from Chinese food, but I am getting used to it.\n#Person2#: Is that the Da Vinci Code that you've got there?\n#Person1#: yes, have you read it?\n#Person2#: no, but I saw the movie. What do you think about it?\n#Person1#: well, to be honest, I've only gotten though 10 pages of it. So far, though, it's interesting.\n#Person2#: well, this is my stop. it was nice talking with you.\n#Person1#: likewise. Bye!","summary":"Ashlan sits next to Carson and they begin chatting with each other. Ashlan tells him she is from China, and Carson was in China once and he likes Chinese food. They both think it's a nice talk.","topic":"Casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9108","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, fire service.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm ringing because I think there's a fire in the house opposite. Smoke is coming out of the upstairs windows.\n#Person1#: Can you give me your name and address and telephone number, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, Hank Cousins, 17 Mallett Street, Alford.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. Can you spell Mallett, please?\n#Person2#: Yes. M-A-double L-E-double T. The telephone number is 6943168. The fire's in number 18 just across the road.\n#Person1#: Is anyone in the house?\n#Person2#: No they've gone on holiday. They went to the Mediterranean last Saturday, for two weeks.\n#Person1#: All right, we'll get there immediately.\n#Person2#: What shall I do? Shall I warn the neighbours?\n#Person1#: Yes, you'd better tell the people living next door, at number 16 and number 20. But don't go into the house.","summary":"Hank Cousins calls #Person1# because he thinks there's a fire in the house opposite. #Person2# asks him to warn the people living next door.","topic":"Fire"}
{"fname":"train_9109","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Tom Davis. I have an appointment with Dr. Jones at eight o'clock this morning, but I'm afraid I'll be half an hour late.\n#Person2#: That's all right. Dr. Jones doesn't have another appointment until nine o'clock.","summary":"Tom will be 30 minutes late for the appointment with Dr. Jones.","topic":"late for appointment"}
{"fname":"train_9110","dialogue":"#Person1#: How time flies! The winter holidays are coming next week.\n#Person2#: Yes, do you have any plans?\n#Person1#: Certainly. I want to go to Egypt. What about you?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid I can go nowhere. I failed my English exam. You know my parents are so strict with me.\n#Person1#: Bad luck!\n#Person2#: I see. Is Egypt an African country? Is it far?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's in Africa and quite far. But it's not only the Pyramids that I want to see but the Aswan Dam.\n#Person2#: You want to see?\n#Person1#: Of course. I'll go there by boat on the Nile.\n#Person2#: That'll be wonderful and interesting. How will you get there?\n#Person1#: By air - by flight No. CA808. My sister works on it. And then I'll be treated as a king!\n#Person2#: Don't be so proud. I'll be off now. I wish you a good trip.\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I didn't mean that. I don't want to hurt you...","summary":"#Person1# is going to Egypt to see Pyramid and Aswan Dam by flight during the winter holidays, while #Person2# cannot go anywhere because #Person2# failed the English exam.","topic":"winter holiday plan"}
{"fname":"train_9111","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mary. Why are you standing here?\n#Person2#: I'm waiting for a bus. The buses are so full at this time of the day.\n#Person1#: Sure. Where are you going? I don't think this is your way home.\n#Person2#: You are right. I'm going for a walk in the park.\n#Person1#: Going for a walk even after along day's work?\n#Person2#: Yes. I always enjoy walking alone in the park after work.\n#Person1#: I see. Then why not go there on foot? It's not so far from here.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I hate walking through the streets.","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# she is waiting for a bus to the park because she enjoys walking alone in the park.","topic":"Go for walk"}
{"fname":"train_9112","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you got a new roommate. What's he like?\n#Person2#: Yeah, Bob moved in last week. He is a nice guy and so far everything is cool except his girlfriend.\n#Person1#: Oh? What's wrong with his girlfriend?\n#Person2#: She came to see him last weekend. She is a nice girl but there's something wrong with her voice. I tried to smile and be polite, but the whole time all I could think was 'what's wrong with her voice'.\n#Person1#: Well, I guess it might take some time to get used to.\n#Person2#: I doubt it. Listening to her talk is terrible.\n#Person1#: Oh, come on, it's not that bad.\n#Person2#: No, it's so much bad. And they invited me out to dinner tonight. I really have no idea how I'm going to pull it off.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s roommate Bob is good but his girlfriend's voice is terrible. #Person2# wants to pull off the invitation from them for the dinner.","topic":"New roommate"}
{"fname":"train_9113","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Kate. Have you any plans for the weekend?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'm really excited, Jack. I'm going up to New York City for a couple of days.\n#Person1#: My roommate's going to New York, too. Are you driving? Maybe you two could ride together.\n#Person2#: No, I'm going to take a train to the Plain Station. I've already got my ticket.\n#Person1#: So what are you going to do in New York?\n#Person2#: I'm visiting a friend I met last summer at the music camp. I shared a camp with Laura and she's just moved to Manhattan. So I'm going up to see her new place.\n#Person1#: You two probably have a lot to talk about? Didn't you tell me you were from New York?\n#Person2#: No, I'm from California. I've never been to New York before. We are going to hear an opera at Lincoln Center on Saturday night.\n#Person1#: Wow, I wish I were going with you.","summary":"Kate tells Jack she is going to New York by train at the weekend to visit a friend she met last summer and they are going to hear an opera.","topic":"Weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_9114","dialogue":"#Person1#: how's it going? \n#Person2#: I'm in a really good mood, actually. How about you? \n#Person1#: to be honest, I'm a bit fed up. \n#Person2#: what's wrong? \n#Person1#: well, my boyfriend was supposed to call me last night, but he never did. \n#Person2#: that's too bad. I'm sure there's a logical explaination for it. Don't be too upset about it. \n#Person1#: the thing is, this isn't the first time he's promised to do something and then didn't. \n#Person2#: I see how that can get a bit annoying. \n#Person1#: a bit? I'm extremely annoyed that he didn't phone me when he promised me that he would! He's such a liar. \n#Person2#: so what are you going to do about it? \n#Person1#: I don't know. I've got mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, I really want to end it with him, but on the other hand, I don't want to be without him. \n#Person2#: what do you think would make you happier? \n#Person1#: in the long run, I think breaking up with him would make me much happier, but I know that I'll be depressed about it for a few weeks first. \n#Person2#: relationships can be confusing sometimes. \n#Person1#: what would you do if you were me? \n#Person2#: I'd call him and dump him now! You deserve better than him! ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that she is extremely annoyed because her boyfriend didn't phone her last night that he promised. #Person1# thinks ending the relationship will make herself happier in the long run and #Person2# suggests #Person1# call him and dump him now.","topic":"Relationship"}
{"fname":"train_9115","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I take your order? \n#Person2#: I'd like to see the menu, please. \n#Person1#: Oh, I'm so sorry. I thought you had one. Here you are. \n#Person2#: Don't you have any Chinese food? \n#Person1#: I'm afraid we don't. But I'm sure you'll enjoy our lunch special. ","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# the menu and recommends their lunch special.","topic":"Taking order"}
{"fname":"train_9116","dialogue":"#Person1#: For the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library we are going to have a party. \n#Person2#: That's a wonderful way to celebrate this grand old library! \n#Person1#: I hoped you would be willing to brainstorm with me for party ideas. \n#Person2#: That is right up my alley. You say party and I'm there. \n#Person1#: Perfect. It will be open to the public and we anticipate roughly about five to seven hundred people. \n#Person2#: Will it be an all day event? \n#Person1#: Yes. And we checked with the city and we have permission to use the park adjacent to the library. \n#Person2#: That was quick thinking. ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to brainstorm for the party ideas to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the library.","topic":"100th anniversary party"}
{"fname":"train_9117","dialogue":"#Person1#: I found out when Jim's birthday is. It's this Friday. \n#Person2#: Let's plan a surprise party for him! \n#Person1#: Can you spread the word and ask everyone to bring some kind of snack food? \n#Person2#: That's easy. Anything else? \n#Person1#: Will you call his wife and let her know so that if she is available, she can come too? \n#Person2#: Won't he be surprised! \n#Person1#: I don't know how old he is though. \n#Person2#: That's O. K. Maybe his wife will spill the beans! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are planning a surprise birthday party for Jim this Friday.","topic":"Surprise birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_9118","dialogue":"#Person1#: Any plans tonight? \n#Person2#: Not really, do you? \n#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 not sure if I could convince them during the interview. \n#Person2#: Take it easy. It is all over now. How was it going, anyway? \n#Person1#: I don't know. I think I did well in the paper exams. I was prepared to answer a lot of questions, but they didn't ask those as I expected. To my surprise, the manager tried to talk about the Chinese poesy with me. \n#Person2#: That's strange. But probably, it is the new interview technique they call it 'Getting to know you more personally'. What about your answers? \n#Person1#: Just did my best. ","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to take a hang-out after the tough interview. #Person1# thinks #Person1# did well in the paper exams but the interview wasn't as expected so #Person1# is worried about it.","topic":"after inteview"}
{"fname":"train_9119","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time? \n#Person2#: What? Why do we have to do that? \n#Person1#: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any case, to take better advantage of the daylight available, we compensate by moving our clocks forward one hour. \n#Person2#: I see. That's convenient! I never understood things like this, such as GMT. I never know what time zone we are in or when to change my clock! \n#Person1#: That just stands for Greenwich Mean Time. Here in California, we are in Pacific Standard Time, that is eight time zones west of Greenwich. Remember when we were in Beijing? Well, then we were in China Standard Time, and that's eight time zones east of Greenwich! \n#Person2#: That's why it was so weird traveling from Beijing to LA! Because of the huge time difference, even though we left Beijing at noon and flew for more than eight hours, we still arrived in LA the same day at noon! It's like we went back in time! ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# due to their position on the planet they have to compensate daylight by moving clocks forward in the spring, and there's a huge time difference between LA and Beijing because they are in west and east of the GMT zone, respectively.","topic":"Time differences"}
{"fname":"train_9120","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here are the leads from last week's exhibit as a trade show. There are about forty or so that are hot. You should contact them immediately, in the next twenty-four hours if you can. The rest are categorized according to potential and interest. You can see we've got our hot stack, our warm stack, our lukewarms, and our cold but not dead stack. \n#Person2#: Haha. . . please don't tell me you've got a dead stack. I hate making cold calls. . . \n#Person1#: Don't worry, most of the leads on mildly interested, if not strongly interested. We've just got to make sure the Hot ones are contacted right away. And even the contacts that for what ever reason aren't prepared to make an order now, they might be interested in the future. Please be conscanciouss about getting a hold of everyone of these leads. We've spent a big chunk of marketing budget to find these people. I don't want our investment to go down the drain. \n#Person2#: Don't worry, I've gotchya covered. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to contact the leads in the next 24 hours and just make sure the hot leads are contracted right away since they have spent a huge marketing budget to find these leads.","topic":"contact leads"}
{"fname":"train_9121","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! I see you are having fun with your new computer and internet connection. \n#Person2#: There's so much I want to do. I've just finished sending lots of emails to friends and family all over the world. I just ran a search for music to download. \n#Person1#: I can give you the name of a few useful website to visit. \n#Person2#: Thanks. That would be very helpful. I've discovered that it can take a long time to find exactly what you want. There's too much information on the net. \n#Person1#: When you sent your emails, did you attach any files to them? \n#Person2#: Yes, I did. There's an anti-virus programe with my email account that scans all attachments, so I'm sure I haven't sent anything nasty to anyone. \n#Person1#: When you use the internet, be careful not to give out your email address very often. If you do, you might get a lot of spam-unwanted email from companies trying to sell you things. \n#Person2#: That's good advice. I should also be careful about giving out confidential information about myself, such as my password and credit car number. \n#Person1#: That's right. Another thing to remember when you are surfing is that you can add a web page to your list of favourites. Your computer will remember the page and you can return there quickly next time you want to visit. \n#Person2#: How do I do that? \n#Person1#: Take this web page for example. Press the keys 'control' and 'd' together. Click on 'favourites' at the top of the screen. There you are. It has been added to you favourites list. If you click it, you will automatically go to that web page again. \n#Person2#: That's useful to know. Thanks. I'll just log off and shout down my computer and we can go for a coffee. ","summary":"#Person2# are having fun with #Person2#'s new computer and #Person1# will give #Person2# some useful websites. #Person1# suggests #Person2# be careful not to give out the email address very often and #Person2# knows not to share confidential information either. #Person1# also tells #Person2# how to add a web page to #Person1#'s list of favourites.","topic":"New computer"}
{"fname":"train_9122","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, a table for two please. \n#Person2#: Yes, this way please. \n#Person1#: Can we see the menu please? \n#Person2#: Here you are. \n#Person1#: What's good today? \n#Person2#: I recommend crisp beef and fried duck. \n#Person1#: We don't want that. Well, perhaps we'll begin with mushroom soup and follow with some seafood and chips. \n#Person2#: Do you want any dessert? \n#Person1#: No dessert, thanks, just coffee. \n#Person3#: Can I have the check please? \n#Person2#: OK. \n#Person1#: Let me pay for the bill today. \n#Person3#: No, no. I think we should split the bill. \n#Person1#: Ok, if you really want to. \n#Person3#: Yes, I prefer to go Dutch when I'm on dates. ","summary":"#Person2# assists #Person1# in ordering food. #Person1# wants to pay for the bill but #Person3# prefers to split the bill.","topic":"Ordering and bill"}
{"fname":"train_9123","dialogue":"#Person1#: Gosh, another stop. It seems the cars ahead of us have to stop every two minutes, It's no quicker than a bus. \n#Person2#: That's true. During rush hours, taxis are just as quick as buses. \n#Person1#: It was silly of me to have taken a taxi. \n#Person2#: At least, it can free you from the crowd. By the way, do you come from China? \n#Person1#: No, from New Zealand, sir. I visited New Zealand and saw lots of overseas people there. \n#Person2#: Wow, like America. It receives a great number of visitors every year. \n#Person1#: The more the world becomes open, the more people become international! ","summary":"#Person1# complains the taxi is not quicker than a bus. Then #Person1# talks with #Person2# about overseas visitors in New Zealand.","topic":"Casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9124","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't understand why you always look so happy, so energetic. It seems like you've got good news everyday. \n#Person2#: Really? Do I look happy all the time? \n#Person1#: All I know is you look quite differently from other teachers. \n#Person2#: Oh, do you know why? Actually, it's easy. Because I always exercise. My exercise, I think, is very hard. I often feel very good after conquering these difficulties. I feel alive! \n#Person1#: Oh, I know. I saw you doing pull-ups one time on the campus5 and some students trying to imitate you. \n#Person2#: Yeah, they are doing it for fun. Seldom would people like my exercise. It's difficult and boring. \n#Person1#: It's true. Many students do the exercise when they have to. We have P. E. once a week. \n#Person2#: But I think Chinese students need to exercise more. Besides exercise will help them learn new things better. Don 't students want to have a good memory? \n#Person1#: Of course. I didn't know that. I only know exercise makes bodies stronger. I should take some exercise then. Do you have any suggestions? \n#Person2#: Well, do what you like to do. It can be anything. Jogging, doing aerobics, going bicycling, and playing ping-pong. Absolutely anything. Doing three or more workouts a week is good for you. But remember to do some stretches first. \n#Person1#: Oh, I know. Thank you. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# always does exercise, so #Person2# always looks happy. #Person2# thinks Chinese students need more exercise to have a good memory and #Person2# suggests #Person1# do whatever #Person1# likes for exercise.","topic":"Exercise"}
{"fname":"train_9125","dialogue":"#Person1#: When will I get the decoration materials?\n#Person2#: Usually, we make the delivery every Tuesday afternoon.\n#Person1#: Well, I won't be at home then. I usually work in the afternoon, but you can put the materials in the downstairs bookstore.\n#Person2#: No problem. And what is your address?\n#Person1#: I live on the thirty-fourth Golden Street, Portland.\n#Person2#: OK, I have got all the information.\n#Person1#: And how much should I pay?\n#Person2#: With shipping charges, your total fare will be $96. Do you want to pay in cash or?\n#Person1#: I don't have enough cash now. Could I use Wechat Pay to give you the money?\n#Person2#: Certainly.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to leave the decoration materials in the downstairs bookstore when delivered, and #Person1# will pay $96 by Wechat Pay.","topic":"Decoration materials delivery"}
{"fname":"train_9126","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hello, is that Zhulin?\n#Person1#: Yes, speaking.\n#Person2#: Oh hello. I'm a student and I have a question. Well, a friend of mine is studying in the UK now and she is worried about returning to China after her studies. She's worried that there are no job opportunities for her here. Do you have any advice for her?\n#Person1#: Well, in the beginning I thought there were more opportunities for me abroad. However, when I started doing some research, I realized that there were just equal opportunities in China now.\n#Person2#: Do you think she will find a good job here?\n#Person1#: Yes, I think so. Employers especially big international companies like to hire people who have lived or studied abroad.\n#Person2#: That's great. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak to me. I'll be sure to tell my friend everything you said.\n#Person1#: I'm glad I could help.\n#Person2#: Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person2# calls Zhulin to ask for some advice for #Person2#'s friend who is worried about the job opportunities when returning to China after her studies abroad. Zhulin says she will find a good job.","topic":"Job opportunities"}
{"fname":"train_9127","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jennie. How do you like the university?\n#Person2#: Hello, Bob. I like it very much.\n#Person1#: Have you started your classes yet?\n#Person2#: I have been to two lectures, chemistry and history.\n#Person1#: Well, how were they?\n#Person2#: They were very large. I'm not used to 300 students in class.\n#Person1#: My lectures have been large too.\n#Person2#: Have you been to your English class yet?\n#Person1#: Yes, it was quite small, there were only about 20 students in it.\n#Person2#: My classes are so far apart, the campus is sure big.\n#Person1#: It sure is, my morning classes are in different buildings. I have to run between them. Otherwise, I'll be late.\n#Person2#: I guess we'll get used to it.","summary":"Jennie and Bob have been to lectures at university and some classes are large, so they think the campus is big.","topic":"University classes"}
{"fname":"train_9128","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Mr. Johnson. Do you need some more medication?\n#Person2#: No, my leg is feeling fine actually. But this bed is really uncomfortable.\n#Person1#: You told me that you'd like to be able to move and control it yourself.\n#Person2#: That's true. But I don't know how to use it. This controller is huge and there are too many buttons.\n#Person1#: Yeah, it can be pretty confusing. See these buttons at the top here. They control the part of the bed near your back. So you can either sit up or lie down.\n#Person2#: OK, but what about these buttons at the bottom?\n#Person1#: Those ones controll the part of the bed by your feet. Why did you try playing around with it?\n#Person2#: OK, whoa, that's nice. This is much better. But what does this big red button in the middle do?\n#Person1#: That is the emergency call button. Please don't press it unless it's a real emergency.","summary":"Johnson feels the bed is uncomfortable, so #Person1# tells him to use the buttons to control the different parts of the bed but not to press the emergency call button.","topic":"Control the bed"}
{"fname":"train_9129","dialogue":"#Person1#: Rachel, I've looked all over for the copies we need to hand out during our presentation. I can't find them anywhere.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's terrible. The presentation kicks off in only 20 minutes. Did you check everywhere?\n#Person1#: Yeah, my desk, your desk. I even went back to the copy machine to see if I left them there.\n#Person2#: There's no time to search for them now. Just call John right away and tell him to make new copies as quickly as possible.","summary":"Rachel asks #Person1# to call John now to get make new copies for presentation.","topic":"Copies for presentation"}
{"fname":"train_9130","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Golden Time Hotel.\n#Person2#: Hello. I want to know if there are any rooms available in your hotel?\n#Person1#: Sure, we have plenty of rooms now.\n#Person2#: That's good, I want to book 3 single rooms and 2 double rooms.\n#Person1#: What are your requirements?\n#Person2#: The single rooms should be on the second or third floor and the double rooms should face the sea and have enough sunshine.\n#Person1#: Is that all?\n#Person2#: Oh, it would be better if the rooms were next to each other.\n#Person1#: No problem. How long do you want to stay?\n#Person2#: We will stay from next Tuesday until Friday.\n#Person1#: That will be fine.","summary":"#Person1# assists #Person2# in booking 3 single rooms and 2 double rooms next to each other from next Tuesday until Friday.","topic":"Booking hotel rooms"}
{"fname":"train_9131","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think you know already that I want to discuss the represention for your alarm clocks.\n#Person2#: Yes, Mr. Bergeron. You mentioned that in your letter. To tell you the truth, your proposal surprised us.\n#Person1#: Is that so? Anyhow I want to go over the details with you in person, so you can give my suggestion thorough consideration. Our firm specializes in this line of business. We have six sales representatives, who are on the road all the time, covering the whole of the European market.\n#Person2#: Do you sell direct to shops?\n#Person1#: Yes, we specialize in handling clocks and watches of all sorts. We have well established channels of distribution and we canvass the retailers direct, without any middlemen.\n#Person2#: Do you keep a stock of these things?\n#Person1#: In some cases, such as the wristwatches, which always have a steady market, we keep a stock in London and act as distributors as well as agents. Generally, however, we pass on the orders of our clients to the manufacturers for supply. We are paid for our service, of course.\n#Person2#: That is, your commission.\n#Person1#: Yes, our commission is very reasonable. We usually get a 10 % commission of the amount on every deal.\n#Person2#: Our agents in other areas usually get a 3-5 % commission.\n#Person1#: The European market is not familiar with your products. You have competitors from Japan and other continental countries. At the beginning of our campaign, there is sales resistance to overcome, we must send out salesmen to do a lot of traveling and spend a considerable amount of money on advertising in news - papers and TV programs. A 10 % commission will not leave us much.\n#Person2#: According to your estimate, what is the maximum annual turn - over you can fulfill, in round figures, of course?\n#Person1#: We will always do our utmost to enlarge the business, as our remuneration increases with the turnover, but we will not be able to guarantee anything, at least not to begin with.\n#Person2#: We appreciate very much your intention to push the sale of our products. But our suggestion to you, Mr. Bergeron, as a preliminary step, is to do a little research into the market...\n#Person1#: Do you mean to say you refuse us the agency?\n#Person2#: Mr. Bergeron, you leave us no alternative. We can not give you an exclusive agency of the whole European market without having the slightest idea of your possible annual marketing turnover. Besides our price is worked out according to the costing. A 10 % commission means an increase in our price. We must have the reaction of the buyers in this respect.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's just too bad. I intended to make great efforts in selling your products.\n#Person2#: Well, we can still carry on our business relationship without the agreement. To start the ball rolling, we will provide you with price lists, catalogues and some samples. Only when you have a thorough knowledge of the marketing possibilities of our products, can we then discuss further details.\n#Person1#: Ah, Mrs. Miller, but in this case am I covered?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. We will give you a 5 % commission on every transaction.\n#Person1#: All right, but I'll be back again for the Autumn Fair. And then I hope we can see eye to eye about our commission and the terms of the agency.\n#Person2#: Very good. We will discuss the matter again at the next Fair.","summary":"Mr. Bergeron wants to get the European market sales agency of Mrs. Miller's clocks and wants a commission of 10%. Mrs. Miller thinks Mr. Bergeron's team has no idea about the annual turnover so she refuses Mr. Bergeron's suggestion but will still carry on their business relationship without the agreement and will give Mr. Bergeron a 5 % commission on every transaction. They will discuss the matter again at the next Fair.","topic":"sales agency"}
{"fname":"train_9132","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like a double room.\n#Person2#: Do you have a reservation?\n#Person1#: Yes, I called you last week from New York. My name is George Lee.\n#Person2#: Wait a second, PLS. Yes, Mr. Lee, we have a room reserved for you. How long do you plan to stay?\n#Person1#: Probably two days. My wife will join me tomorrow. Then we will decide when to leave for Seattle.\n#Person2#: Would you sign the register, PLS?\n#Person1#: By the way, does my room have a private bath?\n#Person2#: Certainly, every room in this hotel has a private bath.\n#Person1#: Does my room have twin beds or a double? I prefer a room with twin beds.\n#Person2#: Your room has twin beds, Mr.Lee. It also has a view. I am sure you will like it. This is your key. It's on the eighth floor room 801. The elevator's over there.\n#Person1#: Thank you. One more thing, where is your restaurant?\n#Person2#: The restaurant is on the second floor. We also have a cafeteria on the top floor. If you would like something to drink, you can either call room service or come down here. The bar is right behind the lobby.\n#Person1#: Thank you, you are very kind!\n#Person2#: You are welcome!","summary":"George Lee reserved a double room and plans to stay for two days. #Person2# tells him details of his room and helps him to check in. #Person2# also tells George the location of the restaurant.","topic":"hotel check in"}
{"fname":"train_9133","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Are you checking out now?\n#Person2#: Yes. Steven Smith, room 609.\n#Person1#: Fine. This is your bill, Mr. Smith. Four nights at 100 dollars each, and here are the meals that you had in our hotel. That makes a total of 660 dollars.\n#Person2#: Can I pay by credit card?\n#Person1#: Certainly. May I have your card, please?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Please sign your name here.\n#Person2#: OK. Is it possible to leave my luggage here until I'm ready to leave this afternoon? I'd like to say goodbye to some of my friends.\n#Person1#: Yes, we'll keep it for you. How many pieces of your luggage?\n#Person2#: Just three. I'll be back at 3:00 p. m.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Have a nice day!\n#Person2#: Thank you. See you later.","summary":"Steven Smith checks out at the hotel with #Person1#'s help and pays the bill by credit card. Then he leaves his luggage there for a while.","topic":"hotel check out"}
{"fname":"train_9134","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to apply for a credit card. Can you help me with my application?\n#Person2#: I'd be glad to.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid that I don't have a credit history. I just came to this country.\n#Person2#: Do you have an account with this bank?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not.\n#Person2#: In that case I highly recommend you apply for a savings and checking account also. That would help with your credit card application.\n#Person1#: What is the interest rate on your card?\n#Person2#: The annual charge rate is 9. 5 %.\n#Person1#: That's very expensive!\n#Person2#: Not really. The credit card is a revolving account. You only pay interest on what you owe.\n#Person1#: How does the bank bill its customers for credit card charges?\n#Person2#: You will receive a monthly statement with each expenditure itemized.\n#Person1#: Does the card provide any other benefits?\n#Person2#: You can also get a cash advance up to 1, 000 dollars on this card.","summary":"#Person1# wants to apply for a credit card and #Person2# recommends #Person1# apply for a savings and checking account and introduces the credit card in detail.","topic":"credit card application"}
{"fname":"train_9135","dialogue":"#Person1#: What type of people do you work with most effectively?\n#Person2#: I tend to work well with people who are confident and straightforward. It ' s more difficult for me to be around timid people, because I move quickly and I am decisive.\n#Person1#: What things impress you in your colleagues?\n#Person2#: I admire and work best with people who are of good character and integrity. I also think confidence and enthusiasm is positive in any business environment.\n#Person1#: What are some of the things your supervisor did that you disliked?\n#Person2#: The only thing I really don't like is to get feedback in front of others. I want to hear good and bad feedback in private, so that I have time to think and react to the issue without other distractions. I believe that's the fair way to improve learning or to change future behavior.\n#Person1#: How do you organize and plan for major projects?\n#Person2#: I love to brainstorm a best, worst, and most likely scenario. Then, I set a timetable that's realistic. What I usually find is that some combination of my schedule easily as these things unfold because I've already visualized what could happen and how I'd react.\n#Person1#: Describe an experience when you had to work under great pressure.\n#Person2#: I had to complete an end of quarter report once while I was on the road for two consecutive weeks. The amount of telephoning back and forth was incredible, because I could't bring my office files with me. Luckily I had a great secretary and a logical filling system, so we located everything we needed.\n#Person1#: How do you manage your time in a typical day?\n#Person2#: I've always given priority to work with established clients, because they offer a better risk \/ return value. The last thing I do is general correspondence, especially internal correspondence, which I take care of at the end of the day or week.\n#Person1#: Describe a time when you acted on someone's suggestion.\n#Person2#: I changed my open office hours because several of my employees found it difficult to visit me except in the early mornings.","summary":"#Person1# is asking #Person2# questions about works. #Person2# tends to work well with people who are confident and straightforward and admires people who are of good character and integrity. #Person2# doesn't like to get feedback in front of others. #Person2# also describes how #Person2# organizes for major projects, an experience when #Person2# worked under great pressure, how #Person2# manages time in a day and a time when #Person2# acted on someone's suggestion.","topic":"work-related questions"}
{"fname":"train_9136","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Zhang, this is Jimmy calling from Polaroid Company.\n#Person2#: Hi, Jimmy, good morning.\n#Person1#: I regret to tell you that the position of Sales Manager has gone to another person.\n#Person2#: I see.\n#Person1#: We really believe that you are a highly qualified person. But the other candidate has several years of related experiences.\n#Person2#: Maybe that is true. But I am a fast learner and I am willing to work overtime, and I do not mind a lot of business travel.\n#Person1#: We surely believe you.\n#Person2#: Can't you give me another chance and reconsider your decision?\n#Person1#: I am afraid we are sticking to our choice.\n#Person2#: Possibly you are now. But in case you will change your mind, please let me know.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"Jimmy is calling Mr. Zhang to tell him the position has gone to another experienced person. Mr. Zhang hopes Jimmy's company can reconsider the decision.","topic":"interview resuls"}
{"fname":"train_9137","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nice and warm again, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's lovely. Think of the nasty weather we had last week.\n#Person1#: How are you these days?\n#Person2#: Fine, thank you. And you?\n#Person1#: Fine today, though a bit under the weather last week.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the recent weather.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_9138","dialogue":"#Person1#: He has a long head, I bet he will do well in his business.\n#Person2#: He does, he started five years ago and now ends up the richest among us.\n#Person1#: When we were students, he was no good in any subject.\n#Person2#: It seemed to be useless to study well when we were young if we examine his case.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about their richest classmate who didn't study well.","topic":"classmate"}
{"fname":"train_9139","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, please! Don't be so old-fashioned! It's totally safe.\n#Person2#: I sure hope you didn't trust anyone with your credit card number.\n#Person1#: All I did so far was make a bid on the Buddha. It was easy!\n#Person2#: Easy? Ha!! It was easy for them to cheat you!!\n#Person1#: Oh, come on! I just gave them my e-mail, my address and my phone number. And my name, of course.","summary":"#Person2# is afraid of #Person1# being cheated by others of #Person1#'s credit card number.","topic":"money cheating"}
{"fname":"train_9140","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't seen Bill lately. How is he?\n#Person2#: He's still pretty sick.\n#Person1#: That's too bad. What does he have?\n#Person2#: We don't know, but he's going to the doctor tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Let me know if there's anything I can do.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. I'll tell him.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about Bill's health and cares for him.","topic":"care for Bill"}
{"fname":"train_9141","dialogue":"#Person1#: The results of the poll show Bill Clinton's approval rating has gone up in his second term. Do you find that interesting?\n#Person2#: Well, I think Clinton deserves high marks for doing his job generally, but he may get low marks for his honesty and personal image.\n#Person1#: That is exactly what the poll shows. Although the stating of Clinton as a person has gone down in the last two years of his term, his approval rating is as high as 66 percent.\n#Person2#: I don't find this surprising. The poll data sound quite right. He is a good president.\n#Person1#: But the poll says only 15 percent say he will be remembered as an outstanding president.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the poll data about Bill Clinton's approval rating. They both think Clinton is a good president.","topic":"poll data"}
{"fname":"train_9142","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, why don't you clean your room?\n#Person2#: I am not in the mood.\n#Person1#: Why are you feeling depress?\n#Person2#: I was told my girlfriend was speaking ill of me. It's a real letdown.\n#Person1#: I don't think she would do such a thing.\n#Person2#: But she did and it made me disappointed.\n#Person1#: Oh, cheer up! A girlfriend is not everything.\n#Person2#: But she means a lot to me.\n#Person1#: Then forgive her mistake.\n#Person2#: Oh, I just can't forget it.","summary":"David feels depressed because his girlfriend spoke ill of him and #Person1# comforts him.","topic":"feel depressed"}
{"fname":"train_9143","dialogue":"#Person1#: What? I don't get it. . .\n#Person2#: Many of the slower dances are danced to the lyrics of tragedies. He meant that you turned it into a comedy.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm glad I made everyone happy.\n#Person2#: He meant it in a good way. You added a little spice to the performance.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you guys all have such a good sense of humor. Ha-ha. . .\n#Person2#: Of course! That's why I always say, Eat, drink and be Greek!","summary":"#Person1# danced comically and #Person2# expresses it in a humorous way.","topic":"funny dancing"}
{"fname":"train_9144","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your job at the state owned enterprise?\n#Person2#: Oh, I no longer work there. I'm working with a multi-national corporation.\n#Person1#: You changed jobs again? Why do you move so frequently?\n#Person2#: I want to try different things before I find the one I really like.\n#Person1#: Why don't you stick with one job for a bit longer?\n#Person2#: I could handle everything pretty well in the old position, so I decided to move around and learn something new.\n#Person1#: How's your current job going?\n#Person2#: I'm pretty satisfied with it. I can broaden my experience, learn lots of new things, and have more development opportunities.","summary":"#Person2# changes jobs frequently to try and learn different things and now #Person2# is satisfied with the current job.","topic":"change jobs"}
{"fname":"train_9145","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know what the BBS is?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: Tell me then.\n#Person2#: BBS means Bulletin Board Service.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see, but what's it used for?\n#Person2#: A lot of things!\n#Person1#: Tell me in details.\n#Person2#: Okay. BBS, an online service, offers a wide variety of online games, files, one-on-one chat, message areas, private mail, and participate forums.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's great. I want to try later.\n#Person2#: Why not?","summary":"#Person2# is telling #Person1# about Bulletin Board Service. #Person1# wants to try later.","topic":"bulletin board service"}
{"fname":"train_9146","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's wrong?\n#Person2#: I have a headache. These past few days I've been living off painkillers. Man, I feel like my head is going to explode.\n#Person1#: You should get acupuncture treatment. My mom was always having headache issues and it was acupuncture that cured her.\n#Person2#: The results are too slow. On top of that, just the thought of smoking needles poking into my flesh frightens me.\n#Person1#: They don't just randomly stick you, they find your pressure points. The heat allows the body to immediately respond to the treatment, restoring the body's ' chi '.\n#Person2#: But I get scared the moment I see a needle. How could I stand having needles in my body for hours on end?\n#Person1#: The needles are very thin, and as long as the doctor's technique is good, and the patient himself is relaxed, it won't hurt-on the contrary it will actually alleviate pain. Now there are high-tech needles that are micro thin ; they don't hurt at all. However, if you are really scared of acupuncture, scraping or cupping are also options.\n#Person2#: Scraping is too terrifying. When they finish scrapping, your body is all red, as if you were just tortured. Cupping is the same, your body ends up with red circles all over. It looks like someone beat you up.\n#Person1#: This only signifies that the toxins have left the body. Actually, there is only discomfort during the treatment process. Once it's over you feel very comfortable.\n#Person2#: Chinese medicine is strange. The patients are already ill, and then the doctor makes them suffer more.\n#Person1#: This is the only way to get at the problem. Anyway, if you want to relieve the pain, you are just going to have to be tough and do it.\n#Person2#: Forget it. I don't want to inflict any more pain on myself. In a little while I'll go and buy some more painkillers and take a nap.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# getting acupuncture treatment to treat #Person1#'s bad headache but #Person2# is afraid of needles. Then #Person2# suggests #Person1# trying scraping or cupping but #Person2# prefers to take painkillers.","topic":"Chinese treatment"}
{"fname":"train_9147","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, you look lost. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Oh, Thank you. I'm looking for the train station.\n#Person1#: Right. Let me see. You go straight down here and turn right.\n#Person2#: Right? OK, got it.\n#Person1#: Then take the next left then the next right. Are you with me?\n#Person2#: Next left then right? OK.","summary":"#Person2# is telling #Person1# how to get to the train station.","topic":"getting lost"}
{"fname":"train_9148","dialogue":"#Person1#: ok, so what have you got in store for me tonight?\n#Person2#: I'm really sorry, Ethan. I tried so hard, but I'm afraid I could't find a Dutch restaurant in town. The best I could do was a German one about 15 minutes from here.\n#Person1#: what? I don't understand.\n#Person2#: I though you said you wanted to have Dutch food?\n#Person1#: Oh! Ha-ha! That's not what I mean when I said'go Dutch'!\n#Person2#: Huh? What were you talking about, then?\n#Person1#: 'going Dutch'means to split the bill, silly!\n#Person2#: oath. . . that makes so much more sense! Ha-ha. Well, great, I don't like German food anyway!","summary":"#Person1# hasn't realized the meaning of 'go Dutch' and failed to find Dutch food. Then #Person2# tells #Person1# it means to split the bill.","topic":"go Dutch"}
{"fname":"train_9149","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, you have done a good job. Our new series computer is appreciated by the guests. They intend to sign contracts with our company. You really did a good job.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I can't imagine the design of the new computer is so popular among computer users.\n#Person1#: Hah, as the sale department director of our team, you are the best.\n#Person2#: I am flattered. But I am not sure whether the manager is satisfied with it. She asked me to her office.\n#Person1#: Why not? You've done so well for the company. She should give you a prize.\n#Person2#: I feel nervous when I face her. She looks so serious when we have a conversation all the time.\n#Person1#: Come on! What are you nervous about?\n#Person2#: It is said that the sales for the new computer did not meet the expectation.\n#Person1#: But the sale number is close to the predicted amount.\n#Person2#: I'm still nervous. I don't know what to say to the manager. I always feel ill at ease in that kind of place.\n#Person1#: Take it easy. Be confident. I'm sure you can do it.","summary":"#Person1# thinks John did a good job as customers appreciate the design of the new computer but John feels nervous about the talk with his manager. #Person1# advises John to be confident.","topic":"computer sell"}
{"fname":"train_9150","dialogue":"#Person1#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: My stomach hurts, Doctor.\n#Person1#: Has this been a problem before?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: For how long?\n#Person2#: I have had it on and off for the past three years. It's just gotten much worse these past two weeks.\n#Person1#: Do you only feel this way when you stomach is empty?\n#Person2#: After I've eaten, it goes away for a while.\n#Person1#: Do you feel nauseous?\n#Person2#: Yes, occasionally.\n#Person1#: Do you have regular bowel movements?\n#Person2#: I think so.\n#Person1#: Let me take a look at your abdomen. Lie down on your back and bend your knees up. OK. relax. . . Alright, it seems like you have a duodenal ulcer, but we'll have to run some tests before I can be certain. You should get a good rest first and try not to strain your stomach too much.\n#Person2#: Is it serious?\n#Person1#: Not too serious, but it'll take you some time to recover, so you'll need to be patient.","summary":"#Person2# tells the doctor about the stomachache. The doctor thinks it might be a duodenal ulcer but more tests will be needed and then tells #Person2# it's not serious.","topic":"see a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_9151","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you got any certificate of technical qualification?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have obtained an accountant's qualification and a driver's license.\n#Person1#: How long did it take you to get your driver's license?\n#Person2#: I spent a year to get my license.","summary":"#Person2# has obtained an accountant's qualification and a driver's license.","topic":"certificate of qualification"}
{"fname":"train_9152","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't throw paper on the floor, Bill.\n#Person2#: Where shall I put it, miss?\n#Person1#: Put it in the waste-paper basket, please.\n#Person2#: But Peter and Tony put all their paper in the basket a few moments ago. Now it's full.\n#Person1#: In that case, take the basket outside and empty it.\n#Person2#: Yes, miss.\n#Person1#: Where did you empty the basket, Bill?\n#Person2#: In the playground, miss.\n#Person1#: Silly boy! The dustbin is at the back of the school. Now pick up the paperand put it in the dustbiri.","summary":"#Person1# teaches Bill to throw paper properly and asks him to empty the basket. Bill empties it in the playground and #Person1# asks him to pick it up.","topic":"throw paper"}
{"fname":"train_9153","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you through with your meal?\n#Person2#: Yes, we are. Could we have the check please?\n#Person1#: Here you go. I can take care of it here when you are already.\n#Person2#: Do you accept checks?\n#Person1#: No, I'm sorry we don't. We accept credit cards and cash.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't have any cash with me, I'll have to put it on a credit.\n#Person1#: Thank you, I'll be right back. Do you need any to go boxes? I'd be glad to bring you some when I come back.\n#Person2#: Yes, we do, thank you.","summary":"Checks are not accepted at #Person1#'s restaurant so #Person2# pays the bill by credit card.","topic":"check the bill"}
{"fname":"train_9154","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, back already? That was quick!\n#Person2#: Yes, luckily our office is just down the street.\n#Person1#: Great. I shall also need a copy of your own ID and the Warrant Letter, you can fill in one here.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see.\n#Person1#: Next time, you can get one from the counter over there. Or before you come in, you can download one from our website. It's really easy.","summary":"#Person1# is telling #Person2# about the needed things and convenient ways.","topic":"files needed"}
{"fname":"train_9155","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have the capital ready. Right now I am looking at three different companies to produce our products. And your company, Mr. Chen, seems to me to be the best for what we want.\n#Person2#: I appreciate your remarks. And we are always happy to do more business. But, you know, if we take on a contract to produce new products, we want to be confident the product is marketable. Because, to start producing new things requires a lot of preparation. It requires a lot of investment for us.\n#Person1#: You have some doubts about our products, I understand.\n#Person2#: I would like to offer you a good price. But I won't be able to do that if I think this is a one-shot deal. So I would like to have some confidence in your idea.\n#Person1#: Of course. Let me tell you in some detail about our idea. You know the popular Hello Kitty products.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: Well, the products in themselves are very simple. It is the logo that is successful. So, Hello Kitty is successful because of the logo, but the products are very simple.\n#Person2#: And I would say the logo is successful mainly because it comes from Japan. It is the Japanese that have made it a fad.\n#Person1#: That might be true. But we have a logo concept that is great. It is really great. I think it will catch on in Taiwan at least. Young people will love it. It is because of our logo that our products will sell. We just need someone to produce the products for us. We have the backup and people to do the marketing.\n#Person2#: So what you are really trying to sell is a fad.\n#Person1#: Yes, we would like to make things like key chains, plastic pencil sharpeners, plastic rulers, watches, wallets, things like that. Little accessories for young people. But the reason these will sell is the logo. Just like Hello Kitty.\n#Person2#: I understand. But why won't you show me the logo?\n#Person1#: Because it hasn't been copyrighted. We want to get some protection for it. But while we wait for copyright, we are investigating companies to produce the products.\n#Person2#: I see. The problem, however, is that I can't be confident in giving you a good priceless I am confident your product will last.\n#Person1#: I understand. For now, though, you could just give us an estimated price. We aren't going to sign a contract yet. We are just investigating. I only need to know that your company is capable of producing the products. And then, I only need a very rough idea of how much it might cost.\n#Person2#: Alright. I understand. Right now you just want estimates.\n#Person1#: Yes.","summary":"#Person1# looks for Mr. Chen's company to produce Hello Kitty-related products. Mr. Chen asks #Person1# about the details of the products and is not confident to give a good price. #Person1# then explains that #Person1# just wants an estimated price.","topic":"produce products"}
{"fname":"train_9156","dialogue":"#Person1#: She's a Persian. She has papers and everything. Not like a street dog.\n#Person2#: Cats chase mice, don't they?\n#Person1#: And bugs. They can catch anything.\n#Person2#: Do you have to walk a cat?\n#Person1#: No, they use litter boxes or go outside by themselves. Thev're so smart.\n#Person2#: But then you have to change the litter box.\n#Person1#: It's better than picking up dog poop.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a Persian cat's habits.","topic":"Persian cat"}
{"fname":"train_9157","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think I should join the basketball team, Mary?\n#Person2#: Why not? If I were you, I certainly would.\n#Person1#: But I'm afraid it'll take up too much of my time.\n#Person2#: As the saying goes, work while you work, play while play. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, you know?\n#Person1#: Hmm, you're right.","summary":"#Person1# is asking Mary for suggestions about whether to join the basketball team.","topic":"ask for suggestions"}
{"fname":"train_9158","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our company.\n#Person2#: I really love this kind of atmosphere.\n#Person1#: An impressive officer is vital to the image projected by the company.\n#Person2#: There are people everywhere. What's that girl doing?\n#Person1#: She is dealing with customers and driving up new business. The guy next to her is in charge of their office computer network.\n#Person2#: And what about that man there?\n#Person1#: He is our accountant.\n#Person2#: I see you have a coffee bar for a water cooler. The staff here must be comfortable. I think it really helps morale when people feel supported by their employers.\n#Person1#: Indeed, they are. Keeping staff happy is the only way to keep them with the company.","summary":"#Person2# appreciates the atmosphere of #Person1#'s company and asks #Person1# for more details about #Person1#'s company.","topic":"company atmosphere"}
{"fname":"train_9159","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, I am here for my interview.\n#Person2#: Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Mr. Gotcha. Have any trouble finding the place?\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: So why don't you tell me why you are interested in changing positions?\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, our company is shutting down due to the economy.\n#Person2#: What would you consider your strengths?\n#Person1#: I am probably best at researching for marketing purposes.\n#Person2#: What is your biggest weakness?\n#Person1#: I tend to get bored easily and so love to keep myself challenged.\n#Person2#: We have a position where that could work out well.","summary":"Mr. Gotcha is interviewing #Person1# and asks #Person1# about #Person1#'s strengths and biggest weakness.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_9160","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading?\n#Person2#: It is a book written by a guy who was born without arms or legs.\n#Person1#: What? So, how does he get around?\n#Person2#: He can actually walk pretty well, but he can't move that fast. He also has an assistant who helps him. He is actually quite successful.\n#Person1#: He must have worked pretty hard.\n#Person2#: Yeah. He travels around the world and gives speeches to young people. He's changed many people's lives. Even when nothing seemed possible, he stayed positive and put in even more effort.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about how a guy who was born without arms or legs manages to get around and stay positive.","topic":"a book character"}
{"fname":"train_9161","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary's birthday is coming. What shall we buy for her?\n#Person2#: Is a pen OK?\n#Person1#: Er... She has lots of pens. What about getting her a bicycle?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. We can't afford it. Let's get her a book. She loves reading very much.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to send Mary a book as a birthday gift.","topic":"birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_9162","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you feel like going to the cinema?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. What kind of films do you like?\n#Person1#: Well, I like all sorts of films, but my favorite sorts are those like Star Wars. You know, the fantasy, special effect ones that you can escape into another world. I also like mystery film, do you like mystery films?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I don't like horror films because they really give me nightmares.\n#Person1#: I don't like horror films either. They're sort of stupid and unbelievable. I do like crime films, you know, where you can follow the detective and try to guess who the murderer is.\n#Person2#: What about a comedy or musical?\n#Person1#: No, I'm not interested.\n#Person2#: What about ringing up the ABC and find out what's on? Then we can decide.\n#Person1#: OK. That's definitely the best thing we ought to do because I haven't got an evening paper.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go to the cinema and they talk about different types of films. They decide to call the ABC for the film schedule.","topic":"film type"}
{"fname":"train_9163","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Smith, I told Dr. Brown that I would call him in the Houston office at ten o'clock by their time. Please find out the time difference for me so that I'll know when to place the call.\n#Person2#: It's two hours earlier in Houston, sir. I know without looking it up because my sister lives there.","summary":"#Person1# asks Miss Smith about the time difference between here and Houston.","topic":"time difference"}
{"fname":"train_9164","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today I'm interviewing nine-year old Catherine about her feelings on how people can help save the environment. So, Catherine, how call we save the environment?\n#Person2#: By saving water.\n#Person1#: Well, how can we do that?\n#Person2#: By not using too much water when we wash dishes, take a bath, and when we do other things like watering the plants outside.\n#Person1#: Oh, what else?\n#Person2#: When drinking or eating something outside, you should keep the garbage until you rind a garbage can to put it in. Because throwing rubbish carelessly makes our planet dirty, Do you like seeing rubbish all over the ground?\n#Person1#: No, I don't. Do you have any other suggestions?\n#Person2#: Yes, we shouldn't waste paper, because trees are being cut down to make paper. By saving paper, we save the forests where animals live.\n#Person1#: So how can children save paper? I mean everyday.\n#Person2#: Well, for example, when I was in kindergarten, I used to save newspapers so that I could fold things out of them like paper trees instead of just throwing them away. Now the children in our neighborhood collect newspapers once a month to take them to a factory as raw material.\n#Person1#: That's great. Well, thanks Catherine for your ideas.","summary":"#Person1# is interviewing nine-year-old Catherine on how people save the environment. Catherine suggests people saving water, throwing rubbish carefully and saving paper.","topic":"save the enviroment"}
{"fname":"train_9165","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ben, we're having a party tonight. Do you want to come and join us? You can bring your girlfriend.\n#Person2#: Well, actually, Camilla and I are breaking up.\n#Person1#: What happened? Did you have an argument?\n#Person2#: No. She is really a very nice girl.\n#Person1#: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, and easy-going. And she's a great cook!\n#Person2#: Well, you are right. But sometimes she's too caring... well, no... she's just possessive... and... a kind of control, you know... I need some space for myself.\n#Person1#: Oh? Did you talk with her about it?\n#Person2#: I've tried, but it didn't work.\n#Person1#: Oh, so, when are you going to tell her?\n#Person2#: Maybe tonight. I don't know. I don't know how to tell her.\n#Person1#: I know she is head over heels in love with you. She'll be badly hurt!\n#Person2#: I know.","summary":"Ben tells #Person1# that he and Camilla are breaking up because Camilla is possessive but doesn't know how to tell her. They both think Camilla will be hurt.","topic":"love affairs"}
{"fname":"train_9166","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's said that John's broken up. \n#Person2#: Really? But his wife has always waited on him hand and foot. \n#Person1#: I hear that John's leading a double wife. \n#Person2#: It's very bad of him to cheat on a lady like his wife. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that John has broken up because of an extramarital affair.","topic":"extramarital affair"}
{"fname":"train_9167","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am very interested in a new apartment near the Tianxing Plaza, but the price is very high, I really can't afford it. \n#Person2#: How much is it for each square meter? How large is the apartment? \n#Person1#: It's 7500 yuan per square meter, and I really like the one with three bedrooms and a large living room. Its total area is about 80 square meters. \n#Person2#: That surely will cost you a lot of money. Are you going to make a full payment? \n#Person1#: Do you think I am rich enough to make it? I am thinking about buying the apartment by installments. The real estate agency says if I pay a 25% down payment, I can move in at once. \n#Person2#: If sounds so tempting. Why not go applying for a loan from the bank? They charge very low interest, so you can choose whether to pay up the balance in 10 or 20 years. ","summary":"#Person1# is interested in a new apartment but the price is high. #Person2# suggests #Person1# applying for a loan from the bank to buy the apartment.","topic":"buying an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_9168","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's your father been? \n#Person2#: He's been out of work for a couple of days. \n#Person1#: What's wrong with him? \n#Person2#: He has a bad cold. \n#Person1#: Well, tell him to take it easy and that I hope he feels better. \n#Person2#: Thanks. I'll tell him. ","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s father's health and hopes #Person2#'s father feels better.","topic":"father's illness"}
{"fname":"train_9169","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here we are this is my favorite place. \n#Person2#: How many times have you been here? \n#Person1#: I've never counted. \n#Person2#: I would like to sit near the window. \n#Person1#: Please be seated. It's my treat today. \n#Person2#: Thank you. \n#Person1#: It's so busy here. \n#Person2#: Fast food restaurants are popular now. \n#Person1#: What would you like to eat? \n#Person2#: I'd like to have a steak sandwich and a medium fry. \n#Person1#: Want something to drink? \n#Person2#: Coke please. Oh, no, a cup of hot chocolate will be fine. ","summary":"#Person1# treats #Person2# at a busy fast food restaurant and helps #Person2# order the food.","topic":"eat at restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_9170","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was the airplane ride yesterday?\n#Person2#: It couldn't be worse. It was a 12-hour flight and the couple sitting next to me kept talking all the time.\n#Person1#: That was really annoying! Why didn't you listen to some music?\n#Person2#: My ears ached when I listen to music, so I had to stop listening to music.\n#Person1#: Why didn't you watch a movie?\n#Person2#: The same problem. I couldn't use my earphones or my ears ached.\n#Person1#: Have you seen a doctor about this problem?\n#Person2#: I went to see a doctor this morning. He said I had listened to loud music too much. He suggested I do that less often.\n#Person1#: I like listening to loud music too.\n#Person2#: You'd better do that less often too.","summary":"#Person2# felt bad because the couple sitting next to #Person1# kept talking. #Person2# could not listen to music or watch a movie because of earache and went to see a doctor.","topic":"airplane ride"}
{"fname":"train_9171","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Holiday Inn. May help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room for 2 on the seventh of June.\n#Person1#: OK. Let me check. Well, would you like a smoking or non-smoking room?\n#Person2#: Well, how much is the non-smoking room?\n#Person1#: $80, plus the 10% room tax.\n#Person2#: OK, that'll be fine.\n#Person1#: All right. We look forward to seeing you on June seventh. Oh, by the way, could I have your name, please?","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book a non-smoking room for two on June seventh.","topic":"room reservation"}
{"fname":"train_9172","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Cheetah Express Delivery Service. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, I'm waiting for a package sent from your office in Chicago. The package number is XYZ9876.\n#Person1#: I see. My computer says we sent it on December thirteenth and it was in Des Moines on the fourteenth. You should have received it in Saint Paul the day after that.\n#Person2#: That was yesterday. Any idea what happened?\n#Person1#: I can find out for you. In any event, it should be there within the next couple of days. Please accept our apologies, sir.","summary":"#Person1# from the delivery company helps #Person2# track an unreceived package and apologises to #Person2# for delaying.","topic":"delivery tracking"}
{"fname":"train_9173","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do exactly?\n#Person2#: I work for a travel company. I arrange tours.\n#Person1#: How do you like it?\n#Person2#: I like it very much. I like traveling around the world but I work long hours. I feel tired sometimes, but I never think it boring. And what do you do?\n#Person1#: I study history in Lincoln University.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? I think it's challenging. You have to remember too many things. By the way, my sister is studying hotel management there.\n#Person1#: That sounds interesting. I'd like to know her someday.","summary":"#Person2# works for a travel company and likes his job. #Person1# studies history in Lincoln University and would like to know #Person2#'s sister.","topic":"vocation introduction"}
{"fname":"train_9174","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Bob. Did you talk to all of the witnesses to the car accident?\n#Person2#: Yes, an old lady was standing on the street corner when the accident happened. She said that it was the red cars fault. It was driving very fast and then quickly stopped when the traffic light changed.\n#Person1#: What did the kids say?\n#Person2#: The kids were playing in their front yard and they said that they didn't see anything at all.\n#Person1#: Did the neighbors see anything?\n#Person2#: One of tje neighbors, Mr. Jones, said that he saw a dog run out into the street in front of the car.\n#Person1#: No one else mentioned a dog. Did you talk to Mr. Bates? He is the man who was selling newspapers on the street corner.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah, he said it was the blue car's fault.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yeah, he said that the man in the blue car wasn't paying attention. When the red car stopped, he didn't notice until it was too late. Mr. Bates said he was the one who hit the red car.\n#Person1#: Wow, did they all see the same accident? They all remember something different.","summary":"Bob talked to all the witnesses who had different descriptions. The old lady thought it was the red car's fault while Mr. Bates thought it was the blue car's. Mr. Jones mentioned a dog while the children didn't see anything.","topic":"car accident witness"}
{"fname":"train_9175","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why do you want to spend your summer days in a mountain village? It's so far away and lonely.\n#Person2#: I think a mountain village is splendid.\n#Person1#: I don't think so. It's too small.\n#Person2#: But it has fresh air and it's nicer than a big town.\n#Person1#: I think a big town is more lively.\n#Person2#: Still I like the small mountain village. The big town is noisy. How pleasant it is when walking along the hill.\n#Person1#: I agree with you about that, but I still prefer a big town.\n#Person2#: Well, different people may have different ideas about one thing. That's alright.","summary":"#Person2# prefers to spend summer days in a mountain village to get fresh air while #Person1# likes big towns.","topic":"village and town"}
{"fname":"train_9176","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know there was a new art exhibition in the city?\n#Person2#: No, I don't, is it being held at the City Exhibition Center?\n#Person1#: I thought it was there at first or at one of the popular art galleries, but no, and you would never guess where it is.\n#Person2#: Come on, tell me.\n#Person1#: It's taking place inside the Metropolitan Shopping Center.\n#Person2#: Seriously? That's so unusual.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I thought it was ridiculous, but now I find it kind of cool.\n#Person2#: What are they showing at the exhibition? Paintings?\n#Person1#: There is the painting section and most paintings are the works of contemporary artists, only a few are painted by traditional painters.\n#Person2#: What's the major difference between the 2?\n#Person1#: Well, contemporary artists works are more abstract compared with the classical style of traditional paintings.\n#Person2#: I see, so what other sections are there?\n#Person1#: There's a photography section, a sculpture section and a video section.\n#Person2#: What's being shown in the video section?\n#Person1#: Short movies, it's actually the second most popular section of all 4 after the photography section.\n#Person2#: Interesting, which section is the least popular?\n#Person1#: The sculpture one.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the art exhibition is helding inside the Metropolitan Shopping Center with a painting section, a photography section, a sculpture section, and a video section.","topic":"art exhibition"}
{"fname":"train_9177","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you going to do after you leave school?\n#Person2#: I plan to go to university, but first I want to take a year off to get some work experience abroad.\n#Person1#: Great. A trip abroad can help you learn more about the world and introduce you to new people and experiences. But it will cost a fortune to go abroad.\n#Person2#: So, at the moment I'm working at a local supermarket and I'm going to save all my money. Then I'd like to travel to somewhere like Australia if I can afford it.","summary":"#Person2# plans to take a year off to travel abroad so #Person2# works at a supermarket to save money.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_9178","dialogue":"#Person1#: Right, what next?\n#Person2#: What about this box of toys? The kids are too old for them now.\n#Person1#: Actually, I'm going to give those to my sisters' kids.\n#Person2#: OK, so those go in the pile with the records.\n#Person1#: No, the pile with the books.\n#Person2#: And what about all these old letters?\n#Person1#: OK, I'll throw those away. So put them next to those old magazines. And what about these old photos?\n#Person2#: I'm going to sort them out at the weekend, then we can get rid of the ones we don't want.\n#Person1#: OK, so we're keeping these for now.\n#Person2#: Yes, so that pile with the TV and pillows. And what about that old baseball bat? You've got to throw that out.\n#Person1#: Actually, I'm going to give that to Ricky next door. His mom asked if I had one. He's going to start taking baseball lessons.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are sorting out some useless things to different piles and plan to give away some of them to others who might use them.","topic":"old things sorting"}
{"fname":"train_9179","dialogue":"#Person1#: When asked about their impressions of their university life, many students expressed disappointment. So professor Smith, could you explain how it happens?\n#Person2#: Well, after their highly controlled high school lives, the students were having difficulty adjusting to the free time in the university. When asked to describe their high school lives, many of them say they got up at 6:00 in the morning and studied until 10 at night. Most of this time was spent at school doing piles of homework to help them prepare for the university entrance exams. Once they entered the university, the students are not expected to devote all their waking hours to study. They should also take an active part in school activities. Therefore, they should learn to divide their time outside of the class between sports and clubs. They should also spend some time watching TV and chatting with their roommates. These activities are useful in helping them enrich their life experiences and thus prepare for their future. To those unhappy students, my advice is to get used to it and learn to make decisions for themselves.","summary":"Professor Smith thinks that the students feel disappointed about university life because of having difficulty adjusting to the free time in the university. Smith also suggests these students getting used to the life and making decisions themselves.","topic":"university life"}
{"fname":"train_9180","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' Ve come to hear about your offer for bristles.\n#Person2#: We have the offer ready for you. Let me see... here it is. 100 cases Houston Bristles, 57 mm, at 10 pounds sterling per kilogram, C. I. F European Main Ports, for shipment in June 2001. The offer is valid for five days.\n#Person1#: Why, your price has soared. It ' s almost 25 % higher than last year ' s. It would be impossible for us to push any sales at such a price.\n#Person2#: I ' m a little surprised to hear you say that. You know very well that markets for bristles have gone up a great deal in recent months. The price we offer compares favorably with quotations you can get elsewhere.\n#Person1#: I ' m afraid I can ' t agree with you there. I must point out your price is higher than some of the quotations we ' Ve received from other sources.\n#Person2#: But you must take the quality into consideration. Everyone in the trade knows that US ' s bristles are of superior quality to those from other countries.\n#Person1#: I agree that yours are of better quality. But there ' s competition from synthetic products, too. You can ' t very well ignore that. Prices for synthetic bristles haven ' t changed much over the years.\n#Person2#: There ' s practically no substitute for bristles for certain uses. That ' s why demand for natural bristles keeps rising in spite of cheaper synthetic ones. To be frank with you, if it were not for the long - standing relationship between us, we would hardly be willing to make you a firm offer at this price.\n#Person1#: Well, we ' ll have a lot of difficulties in persuading our clients to buy at this price. But I ' ll have to try, I suppose.","summary":"#Person2# offers #Person1# 100 cases Houston Bristles at 10 pounds per kilogram. #Person1# finds the price has soared 25% higher than last year and cannot accept the price. #Person2# says the reason why #Person2# makes #Person1# a firm offer at this price is because of their long-standing relationship. #Person1# finally accepts.","topic":"business conversation"}
{"fname":"train_9181","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a pity you are leaving so soon. I wish you could stay a few more days. Sir, can you deliver a speech for us?\n#Person2#: Dear friends. Here, I wish to say a word of thanks for holding this send-off party for me. Actually I didn't expect at all for this. I owe a lot to all of you here. It's been 5 days since I came to visit here. Time really flies. I feel grateful for your welcome and help in the five days. I will miss you while I am leaving. Let's keep in touch in any way. What's more, to the success of our face-to-face meeting, to the upcoming cooperation of our two companies, bottom up!\n#Person1#: Cheers! And we are honored to have such an honored guest today. Mr. James, I hope we will meet somewhere in the near future.\n#Person2#: Madam, we also welcome you to visit our company. I hope you can also bring your family there to have a look of our company. In this way, we will know each other better.\n#Person1#: Definitely! Thank you!","summary":"#Person1# asks Mr. James to deliver a speech at his send-off party. They would like to meet each other in the near future.","topic":"on send-off party"}
{"fname":"train_9182","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, can I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to American breakfast with fried eggs sunny side up.\n#Person1#: What kind of juice do you prefer, sir?\n#Person2#: Breakfast juice and please make my coffee very strong.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. American breakfast with fried eggs sunny side up. Breakfast juice and black coffee. And my correct, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, that ' s right.\n#Person1#: Is there anything else, sir?\n#Person2#: No, that ' s all.\n#Person1#: Good morning, sir. I ' Ve got breakfast your ordered.\n#Person2#: Just put it on the table please.\n#Person1#: Do you need anything else, sir?\n#Person2#: No, thanks. Oh, yes, could I have some juice for the mini bar?\n#Person1#: What kind of juice do you like sir?\n#Person2#: Tomato or orange juice, please.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. I ' ll get them for you right away. Would you please sign this bill first? Thank you, sir.","summary":"#Person1# serves #Person2# to order an American breakfast, breakfast juice, and strong coffee. #Person2# also orders juice for the minibar.","topic":"order breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_9183","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, who has the remote control?\n#Person2#: I do. Why, do you want me to change the channel?\n#Person1#: Yes, please. I can't stand watching the channel any more.\n#Person2#: I think they have pretty good programmes. But I'll change it if you really want.\n#Person1#: Put it on Channel 5, OK?\n#Person2#: Oh, I hate Channel 5. I'd rather just listen to the radio.\n#Person1#: Don't make such a fuss. I'm sure you will like today's programme.\n#Person2#: What's on today?\n#Person1#: A basketball match between Chinese team and American team.\n#Person2#: Really? I'm interested in it.\n#Person1#: It might begin now.","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to change to channel 5 because there's a basketball match. #Person2# refuses first but then becomes interested.","topic":"watch television"}
{"fname":"train_9184","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you pack this bag yourself? Has it been out of your possession at any time before checking-in?\n#Person2#: Yes, I packed it myself, and it hasn ' t been out of my possession.\n#Person1#: Are you bringing in any plants or animal products?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Our sniffer dog seems to disagree. Do you mind if we look in your suitcase?\n#Person2#: Not at all. Go right ahead.\n#Person1#: What ' s this sir?\n#Person2#: It ' s traditional Chinese Medicine. I mix it with hot water like tea. Sorry. I forgot about it.\n#Person1#: What are these red things sir?\n#Person2#: Oh no! I forgot about those too! Those are Chinese sausages for my Aunt Lily.\n#Person1#: I ' m sorry sir, but you can ' t take any of this into the country. We will also have to check your carry-on. Please step this way. Don ' t ' be nervous ; we ' ll just look through it briefly and then","summary":"#Person1# finds Chinese Medicine and sausages that are not allowed into the country in #Person2#'s suitcase. #Person1# also needs to check #Person2#'s carry-on.","topic":"at the customs"}
{"fname":"train_9185","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, look over there. It seems that there is something interesting going on. Let's go and have a look.\n#Person2#: Sure. It's probably a skiing show. Adam told me there are many skiing clubs whose members put on shows to attract more visitors.\n#Person1#: Look at that. It's so dangerous. My mom would never allow me to do that.\n#Person2#: Stop all this fuss and enjoy the show.\n#Person1#: You are right. But what if an avalanche happened?\n#Person2#: They are all great skiers and very experienced. So I suppose the chance for them to be buried by an avalanche is slim.\n#Person1#: Anyway, the show is breathtaking. By the way, where did they get so much snow here?\n#Person2#: Well, they have the most advanced snowmaking machine.\n#Person1#: Do you think the snowmaking may cause pollution?\n#Person2#: It's possible.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are watching a skiing show. #Person1# thinks the show is breathtaking and the snowmaking might cause pollution.","topic":"skiing show"}
{"fname":"train_9186","dialogue":"#Person1#: The May Day holiday is coming. Have you made any plan? Are you going to stay here or go out for a traveling?\n#Person2#: I haven't decided yet. But I may go out.\n#Person1#: Where have you planned to go?\n#Person2#: I want to go to Shanghai, but I also want to visit Hainan.\n#Person1#: Then which will be your first choice?\n#Person2#: I don't know. How about you? are you staying here or somewhere.\n#Person1#: I have decided to go to Tasha.\n#Person2#: By train or by plane?\n#Person1#: By plane.","summary":"#Person1#'ll go to Tasha by plane on the holiday. #Person2# hasn't decided to go to Shanghai or Hainan.","topic":"go travelling"}
{"fname":"train_9187","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are your ready to go to the supermarket?\n#Person2#: Yes, are you?\n#Person1#: I've got my money and my keys, so I'm ready.\n#Person2#: You do know that it's absolutely freezing out, don't you? I'd put a coat on if I were you.\n#Person1#: It wasn't cold out this morning.\n#Person2#: Well, it's started raining since then. Look out the window! It's pouring rain out there!\n#Person1#: Have a look outside for me. Does that look like hail to you?\n#Person2#: It does, actually. Maybe we should wait for it to clear up before we go shopping.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. But maybe we should move the car so that the hail doesn't dent it.\n#Person2#: Ok. I'll go move the car if you turn the heat on. It's a bit chilly in here.\n#Person1#: How long do you think this hailstorm is supposed to last?\n#Person2#: I don't know. The weatherman didn't say anything about this in his weather report last night.\n#Person1#: Maybe we should turn on the news in case it's supposed to get worse.\n#Person2#: I don't think we have anything to worry about. Do you want to put on a cup of tea as well?\n#Person1#: Good idea. That will help us to warm up.\n#Person2#: If I'm not back in ten minutes, come and find me.\n#Person1#: Alright. I'll have a cup of tea waiting for you.","summary":"#Person1# is going to the supermarket. #Person2# finds it is raining and hailing outside, so they decide to wait for it to clear up. #Person2#'ll move the car and proposes to turn the heat on and have a cup of tea to warm up.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_9188","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I was wondering if Taylor Smith has checked out yet?\n#Person2#: Just one moment. I'll check with the cancer ward desk.\n#Person1#: The cancer ward!? Oh, my. It's worse than we thought.\n#Person2#: Ma'am, I'm sorry. The cancer ward said Mr. Smith passed away two days ago.\n#Person1#: That's impossible! I'm talking about Mister Taylor Smith.\n#Person2#: Yes, ma'am. He died from complications of stomach cancer. I'm very sorry.\n#Person1#: I'm really sick!","summary":"#Person1# comes to #Person2# to ask whether Taylor Smith has checked out, but knows he passed away.","topic":"conversation in hospital"}
{"fname":"train_9189","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jim. What was the film like?\n#Person2#: Awful. It was a complete waste of time.\n#Person1#: Why? What was it about?\n#Person2#: It was about a married couple. They had to live with the wife's mother, because they didn't have enough money to buy a house of their own.\n#Person1#: A lot of young people have to do that.\n#Person2#: Yes. but the husband had to work overtime three times a week, so he was always tired.\n#Person1#: lt sounds like the story of my life.\n#Person2#: Yes, it does, doesn't it? But this man was always over-tired, and he couldn't sleep. So he used to take two sleeping pill every night.\n#Person1#: I take sleeping pills sometimes.\n#Person2#: Yes, but not two every night. Anyway, the strain was too much for him. He had nervous breakdown and had to go to hospital.\n#Person1#: It sounds a very depressing film.\n#Person2#: Not really. His wife was able to find a good job as an interpreter, because she could speak French and German fluently. After a few months'work, she had a better job than her husband. So in the end,\n#Person1#: I don't know. My wife used to speak French. I must tell her to brush it up.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the awful movie in which the husband is very tired and the wife finds a good job in the end. #Person1# finds the plot is similar to #Person1#'s life.","topic":"a movie"}
{"fname":"train_9190","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, May. How about getting together for a movie tonight?\n#Person2#: Sure. What's playing?\n#Person1#: Well, Let me check the newspaper. What about The Terminal?\n#Person2#: Wow, it stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, my favorite actress.\n#Person1#: Well, birds of a feather flock together. I like her too. She was in a lot of dramas.\n#Person2#: She is so beautiful and elegant. And she is famous for her fine acting.\n#Person1#: What's more, she doesn't have scandals. And she likes to take part in the charitable activities.\n#Person2#: Who is the director?\n#Person1#: Steven Spielberg. Another superstar.\n#Person2#: Yes, a legend, also. I still remember, his movies, Jurassic Park and Schindler's List got him nine Oscar awards in 1994.\n#Person1#: Can you introduce the story of The Terminal briefly?\n#Person2#: It tells a romantic and humorous love story.\n#Person1#: This is really exciting movie. Lets go to this one.","summary":"#Person1# invites May for a movie tonight. They will watch The Terminal because of the actress Catherine Zeta-Jones and director Steven Spielberg.","topic":"The Terminal"}
{"fname":"train_9191","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Lin, what are you interested in?\n#Person2#: I enjoy camping.\n#Person1#: Really? I'm not much of an outdoor person. What do you like about it?\n#Person2#: I love the fresh air, the scenery the exercise, and the time to think.\n#Person1#: Do you hike or fish on your trips?\n#Person2#: Yes, both. Last trip I fished a little and hiked five miles.\n#Person1#: Did you catch anything?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I threw them back.\n#Person1#: How about Joining our summer camp next week?\n#Person2#: Great! I can't wait.","summary":"Mr. Lin tells #Person1# he enjoys camping, hiking and fishing. #Person1# invites Lin to their summer camp.","topic":"outdoor activities"}
{"fname":"train_9192","dialogue":"#Person1#: It smells like an ashtray in here!\n#Person2#: Hi honey! What's wrong? Why do you have that look on your face?\n#Person1#: What's wrong? I thought we agreed that you were gonna quit smoking.\n#Person2#: No! I said I was going to cut down which is very different. You can't just expect me to go cold turkey overnight!\n#Person1#: Look, there are other ways to quit. You can try the nicotine patch, or nicotine chewing gum. We spend a fortune on cigarettes every month and now laws are cracking down and not allowing smoking in any public place. It's not like you can just light up like before.\n#Person2#: I know, I know. I am really trying, but I don't have the willpower to just quit. I can't fight with the urge to reach for my pack of smokes in the morning with coffee or after lunch! Please understand?\n#Person1#: Fine! I want a divorce!","summary":"#Person1# wants #Person2# to quit smoking. #Person2# thinks that is impossible because #Person2# lacks willpower and asks for understanding. #Person1# wants a divorce.","topic":"quit smoking"}
{"fname":"train_9193","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, would you mind if I sat here?\n#Person2#: Of course not.\n#Person1#: I'm Jack. What's your name?\n#Person2#: Laura.\n#Person1#: Do you like this place?\n#Person2#: I don't think it's very nice. And my father doesn't like it. But my mother likes it very much. So we often come here.\n#Person1#: How often?\n#Person2#: Well, we come here almost every month.\n#Person1#: Who's that?\n#Person2#: It's my mother. She's fond of swimming. And the man beside her is my father.\n#Person1#: Do you like swimming?\n#Person2#: No, I hate swimming. I prefer playing tennis.","summary":"Laura and Jack sit together and talk. Laura tells Jack her family comes to the place almost every month.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_9194","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hoo, I'm getting tired, Jeanine, been a long day.\n#Person2#: I'm not quitting yet. You know my favourite slogan, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. Shop till you drop.\n#Person2#: Right!\n#Person1#: I'm getting a little short on cash. Let's just window shop a little.\n#Person2#: Ok.\n#Person1#: Hey, Jeanine, get a load of that. It's beautiful.\n#Person2#: Ahahah, and I thought you were tired.\n#Person1#: You know. . I have a weakness for long dresses.\n#Person2#: It sure looks special, looks expensive too.\n#Person1#: Sure does. Hey, can I sponge a little cash of you?\n#Person2#: Don't worry, Marian, I've got you covered.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Jeanine, you are a real pal. Let's go in.","summary":"Marian and Jeanine are shopping, but Marian is a little short on cash. Marian finds a special dress and Jeanine will get her covered.","topic":"shopping with friend"}
{"fname":"train_9195","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, Ma'am?\n#Person2#: I want to buy a cell phone for my daughter.\n#Person1#: How old is she?\n#Person2#: She is 17. It's for her birthday.\n#Person1#: We have a new-fashioned cell phone especially designed for young girls. The brand name is Nokia.\n#Person2#: Thanks, but I want to have a look at the Motorola's products.\n#Person1#: Sure. This is the one I will not hesitate to recommend. Its color and style is so attractive and also the quality is really reliable.\n#Person2#: Sounds perfect. I'll take the pink one. Can you pack it for me?\n#Person1#: Sure. By the way, here are some free adornments. Would you like one?\n#Person2#: Why not? The Sweetheart pendant matches the cell phone well. I'd take this one.\n#Person1#: Have a seat over there. I'll pack it up for you right away.\n#Person2#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a cell phone for her daughter as a birthday present. #Person1# recommends a pink Motorola cell phone, #Person2# buys it.","topic":"buy cell phone"}
{"fname":"train_9196","dialogue":"#Person1#: What sports do you like to play?\n#Person2#: I like baseball and basketball.\n#Person1#: How about football?\n#Person2#: In my country football is brand new, so I never learned the game when I was younger.\n#Person1#: It's a very popular game in America.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I heard a lot about it. Is it really that fun?\n#Person1#: For me, it's one of those games that are fun to both watch and play.\n#Person2#: Are you a football player?\n#Person1#: No, I just for fun with my friends. We play two hand touch or flag football. We're too old to play tackle football.\n#Person2#: What is two hand touch and flag football?\n#Person1#: Instead of tackling somebody, you just have to touch them with two hands, or if it is flag football, grab the flag that the ball carrier is wearing.\n#Person2#: I see. It's safer then right?\n#Person1#: Exactly. We play every Saturdays on the field by the tennis courts. If you want to learn and play a little, you're welcome to join us.\n#Person2#: I'll give it a try. Give me a call and let's go down together.\n#Person1#: Ok. I'll call you Saturday morning.\n#Person2#: Great.","summary":"#Person2# likes to play baseball and basketball. #Person1# plays two-hand touch or flag football with friends. They will play together on Saturday morning.","topic":"favorite sport game"}
{"fname":"train_9197","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've run out of steam. To be honest, I want to be in a different environment.\n#Person2#: Is that so?\n#Person1#: Yes. I don't want to be stuck in a rut. I want to move on.\n#Person2#: Have you decided?\n#Person1#: Yes, I want to get a better job.\n#Person2#: Could you tell me why you want to quit?\n#Person1#: I'm quitting because of the lousy salary and all the difficulties I have in getting along with my colleagues.\n#Person2#: Oh, that sounds terrible. Would you be happier with higher pay here? I ' m sure something can be worked out.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. I've promised my girlfriend. We're going to travel south to find jobs that offer higher pay.\n#Person2#: OK. I'd like to say that I've really enjoyed working with you. However, I think you should work harder at your new job and then you can ask for higher pay.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that the salary and colleagues are unsatisfying. He will travel south with his girlfriend and find higher-pay jobs.","topic":"change a job"}
{"fname":"train_9198","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, there. How can I help?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm hoping to buy some Treasury Certificates today. Are they available?\n#Person1#: Certainly, Visible Treasury Certificates. Then you can get a receipt from the savings office as proof of payment. Hence the'visible', you can see it.\n#Person2#: Ah, right. How much do I need to spend?\n#Person1#: The minimum is 100 RIB, and the maximum is 500, 000 RIB.\n#Person2#: How about Bearer Certificates? Are they different?\n#Person1#: Yes, they are different because they are printed by the Ministry of Finance in set amounts. Just 100 RIB, 500 RMB and 1, 000 RIB, you cannot choose from many amounts, you see.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy some Treasury Certificates. #Person1# introduces Treasury Certificates and tells the difference between that and Bearer Certificates.","topic":"buy Treasury Certificate"}
{"fname":"train_9199","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mom, Happy mother's Day! Here's my card.\n#Person2#: What a surprise! Thanks. It's beautiful.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your love and care over the years, I appreciate it, mom.\n#Person2#: This is the best card I ever received.\n#Person1#: Mom, what can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: Nothing, son. I'm already very happy.\n#Person1#: How about dinner tonight? My treat.\n#Person2#: Actually. I prefer we eat at home. We'll have more time to catch up that way.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry I haven't dropped in that much these past few years. Business kept me too busy, I apologize.\n#Person2#: Oh, don't mention it. I'm proud of you!\n#Person1#: Thank you, mom. I love you so much!","summary":"Today is Mother's Day. #Person1# gives his mother a card. They will have dinner at home and catch up.","topic":"Mother's Day"}
{"fname":"train_9200","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam! Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd like to buy a watch.\n#Person1#: Oh, look at these two watches, aren't they lovely?\n#Person2#: Yeah. But I think I'd prefer. . .\n#Person1#: How about this one? It's graceful in style.\n#Person2#: Mm, yes, but I think I like that one better. It's made of gold, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Sure.\n#Person2#: How much is it?\n#Person1#: 500 dollars, Madam.\n#Person2#: I wonder if it keeps good time.\n#Person1#: Surely. As this is the latest model, and you can also set the alarm.\n#Person2#: How do I set it?\n#Person1#: Just do like this. Very simple.\n#Person2#: All right. this suits my taste best. I'II take It.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a watch. She prefers a gold watch. #Person1# shows how to set the alarm and #Person2# buys it.","topic":"buy a watch"}
{"fname":"train_9201","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the problem, sir?\n#Person2#: I bought this toy gun from your store two weeks ago. My son played with it only twice and it broke.\n#Person1#: Do you keep the receipt?\n#Person2#: Yes, and I have the warranty, too.\n#Person1#: What do you want me to do about it?\n#Person2#: I'd like you to replace this one without charge if you can.","summary":"#Person2# wants #Person1# to replace the broken toy gun without charge.","topic":"replace a gun"}
{"fname":"train_9202","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you direct me to the toy department, please?\n#Person2#: It's on the 7th floor. As you get off the elevator, you'll see it on your left.\n#Person1#: Can you direct me to the elevator?\n#Person2#: Sure. Go straight ahead and you'll walk into it.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the way to the toy department and the elevator.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_9203","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are interested in your pure silk, but I'm wondering about the price. How much will you possibly offer us?\n#Person2#: It's $ 120 per yard including a 5 % discount.\n#Person1#: That's much higher than I expected. Can you come down a bit?\n#Person2#: But if you placed a larger order, we would increase the discount to 10 %.\n#Person1#: Supposing we agreed to your price, what payment terms could you offer us?\n#Person2#: Maybe we would consider a longer credit period.\n#Person1#: That would be nice. Let's call it a deal.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the price of the pure silk. #Person2# gives #Person1# a 10% discount and they call it a deal.","topic":"business conversation"}
{"fname":"train_9204","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please weigh this letter to see what the postage is?\n#Person2#: Do you want to send it by ordinary or registered mail?\n#Person1#: By ordinary air mail, please.\n#Person2#: Anything of value in it?\n#Person1#: A postal order for four hundred dollars.\n#Person2#: In that case, you'd better have it registered.\n#Person1#: Will I be informed when my friend gets the letter?\n#Person2#: Yes, when your friend gets it, he'll sign a receipt, which will be sent to you by mail. Then you can be sure it's been received.\n#Person1#: All right, I'll have it registered, then.","summary":"#Person1# wants to send a letter by ordinary airmail. Since it contains a postal order, #Person2# recommends #Person1# to have it registered.","topic":"mail a letter"}
{"fname":"train_9205","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have to change a room.\n#Person1#: What's wrong?\n#Person2#: Next door is so noisy. I can't sleep at all.\n#Person1#: OK, I am sorry for that. We will arrange another one for you.","summary":"#Person1#'ll change a room for #Person2# as #Person2# requests.","topic":"change a room"}
{"fname":"train_9206","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, is your sister coming to dinner tonight?\n#Person2#: No, she isn't. She has to work late on Fridays.\n#Person1#: Well, did you invite our neighbor Don?\n#Person2#: Nope. He's out of town this week.\n#Person1#: So does that mean it's just us for dinner?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Is that a problem?\n#Person1#: No... It's just that we always have dinner together. I was hoping that we could have some company for once.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm sorry to let you down. But I did make pizza, so I hope you can at least appreciate that.","summary":"#Person1# is down because #Person2#'s sister and Don cannot come to dinner. #Person2# comforts #Person1# with pizza.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_9207","dialogue":"#Person1#: 6487258.\n#Person2#: May I speak to the owner please?\n#Person1#: Speaking.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon. I've just seen the advertisement in the newspaper about the furnished flat for rent. Is it still available?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. Would you like me to tell you about it?\n#Person2#: Yes, but could you tell me the address first, please?\n#Person1#: Yes, it's Number 45 Station Road.\n#Person2#: Thank you. How big is the flat?\n#Person1#: Oh, it's big enough for a family of four. There are three bedrooms.\n#Person2#: Thanks. What about the heating and the stove?\n#Person1#: It's all gas -- the flat has central heating and a gas stove.\n#Person2#: OK. And how much is the rent?\n#Person1#: It's $ 200 a month, and that does not include the cost of gas. The flat will be available starting Sep. 1.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# calls the owner to get some information about the furnished flat for rent. #Person2# asks about the address, the area, the heating and stove, and the rent.","topic":"conversation about flat"}
{"fname":"train_9208","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't sleep very well. Could I take some sleeping pills, please?\n#Person2#: Is anything worrying you?\n#Person1#: Well, perhaps... I'm working very hard. We're very busy at the moment.\n#Person2#: Well. I don't really like giving patients sleeping pills. You must have a good rest. Forget all about work. If you can't sleep, have a hot bath before you go to bed, and then read a boring book. Don't choose exciting ones.\n#Person1#: Oh, but I like a drink before I go to bed.\n#Person2#: OK, have a glass of milk. Have some fruit or bread but don't have a big meal in the evening.","summary":"#Person1# tells the doctor #Person1# cannot sleep and asks for sleeping pills. The doctor refuses and suggests #Person1# do something relaxing.","topic":"conversation with doctor"}
{"fname":"train_9209","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for a jacket for my son.\n#Person1#: Come with me, please. Here are jackets for boys.\n#Person2#: The black one is nice. How much is it?\n#Person1#: Twenty five pounds.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm afraid it's too expensive.\n#Person1#: What about the blue one over there? It looks nice, too. And it's cheaper.\n#Person2#: But it's a bit small. Have you a bigger size?\n#Person1#: Sorry, we haven't. But we'll get some soon. Will you come next week?\n#Person2#: All right. I'll come again.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a jacket for his son. #Person1# recommends a blue one and #Person2#'ll come again for a bigger size.","topic":"shopping for jacket"}
{"fname":"train_9210","dialogue":"#Person1#: Say, Lisa, what are you doing?\n#Person2#: Watching a Japanese film. I'm going to spend all next year in Japan, and I think I should find out more about its culture.\n#Person1#: You mean you have been accepted into the program?\n#Person2#: I sure have.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful. You must be excited.\n#Person2#: Excited and nervous. You know I have to work on some basic conversation skills.\n#Person1#: How much Japanese can you understand?\n#Person2#: Only a little now. But I'm going to take a special language class next month.\n#Person1#: I wish I were as clever as you are at foreign languages. I would love to study abroad.\n#Person2#: Then why don't you? The school has a lot of programs that don't require the mastery of a foreign language. You just have to be the kind of person who is quick to learn new things and can get used to a new environment fast.\n#Person1#: I thought all programs required one to know a foreign language. Thank you for letting me know this.","summary":"Lisa tells #Person1# she is going to Japan next year and is learning Japanese. #Person1# wants to study abroad too. Lisa encourages #Person1#.","topic":"going to Japan"}
{"fname":"train_9211","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your spoken English is very good. I like it very much.\n#Person2#: Thank you! You see, I've ever stay de in England for five years and for five years and during that time my oral English was improved a lot.","summary":"#Person1# likes #Person2#'s spoken English which is improved in England.","topic":"oral English"}
{"fname":"train_9212","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to go on a sailing holiday this summer in Italy.\n#Person1#: Have you been sailing before?\n#Person2#: No. I wanted to go to Sweden last year, but I didn't have enough money.\n#Person1#: Well, it is quite expensive. Sailing holidays start at about three hundred pounds.\n#Person2#: Yes, my friends went in August last year. They paid four hundred and fifty pounds each. The most I can pay is three hundred and eighty pounds.\n#Person1#: Well, that should be enough. Would you like to be by the sea or a lake?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd prefer a lake in the mountains.\n#Person1#: Okay. The Aqua Center in north Italy will be best for you. That costs $ 370.\n#Person2#: Okay. Can I pay by credit card? I haven't got my checkbook.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's fine.","summary":"#Person2#'d like to go on a sailing holiday in Italy. #Person2# hasn't been sailing before and prefers to sail in a lake in the mountains. #Person1# recommends the Aqua Center.","topic":"sailing holiday"}
{"fname":"train_9213","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you let people know when you are taking pictures of them.\n#Person2#: I try not to. I don't like pictures of people who pose for the camera. I like people who are going about their daily business without being aware of the camera.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# doesn't let people know when taking pictures of them.","topic":"taking photos"}
{"fname":"train_9214","dialogue":"#Person1#: They said that the eleven o'clock train was running late again, like before.\n#Person2#: We arrived at the station at exactly 10:00. However, we've already been waiting for thirty minutes. What time did they say it would arrive?\n#Person1#: Well, we'll probably have to wait another quarter of an hour.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# arrived at the train station at 10:00. But the train is late again.","topic":"the train"}
{"fname":"train_9215","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Bobby. What's going on? \n#Person2#: Just taking a smoke break. \n#Person1#: I forgot my cigarette today. Do you have another one? \n#Person2#: Sure. Here you go. \n#Person1#: Thanks. \n#Person2#: I didn't know you smoked. \n#Person1#: Really? I've been smoking for over a year now. \n#Person2#: Oh. You're new to smoking still. I've been smoking for 7 years. \n#Person1#: You ever tried to quit? \n#Person2#: Many times. I'm really addicted. It's harder to stop than you think. \n#Person1#: Yeah. I tried to quit last month, and I thought it was going to be easy, but it turns out that I'm still smoking. \n#Person2#: I highly recommend you quit soon. The longer you smoke, the harder it becomes to quit. \n#Person1#: I think you're right. Aright. Gotta go to class. Thanks for the cigarette. I'll talk to you later. \n#Person2#: No problem. I'll talk to you later. ","summary":"Bobby and #Person1# are taking a smoke break before the class begins. They talk about the difficulty of quit smoking.","topic":"during smoke break"}
{"fname":"train_9216","dialogue":"#Person1#: what's up? \n#Person2#: not much. I'm just trying to hook up to the internet. I'm having a few problems though. \n#Person1#: what's wrong? \n#Person2#: I've got all the cords plugged in, but it appears that I'm offline. \n#Person1#: Are you using dial-up or broadband? \n#Person2#: actually, I've got a wireless connection. \n#Person1#: In that case, you need to turn on your airport. \n#Person2#: I hook up to the Internet every day. I can't believe I didn't do that. \n#Person1#: do you like ever chat online? \n#Person2#: No, but I'd like to. Do you have to pay to do instant messaging? \n#Person1#: Oh, no. You can regsiter for free. Just go to the yahoo website and it will tell you how to do it. \n#Person2#: what do you do if people want to talk to you online but you don't want to talk to them? \n#Person1#: well, you can always block them. When I don't feel like talking to certain people online, that's what I do. \n#Person2#: what's your email address? I'll add you to my contacts list. \n#Person1#: it's aubreyinchina@yahoo. com. \n#Person2#: cool. We can meet up in a chat room sometime or just chat online using messenger. thanks for your help. \n#Person1#: don't mention it. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# connect to the internet and tells #Person2# how to chat online. They will meet up in the chat room later.","topic":"online chatting"}
{"fname":"train_9217","dialogue":"#Person1#: My name's Terry Graham. You're new around here, huh? \n#Person2#: Yes. My name's Mark Benson. I just started a couple of weeks ago. \n#Person1#: Well, if there's anything I can do for you, let me know. \n#Person2#: Thanks, I appreciate that! ","summary":"Mark Benson is new here. He and Terry Graham introduce each other.","topic":"introduction"}
{"fname":"train_9218","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to order a suit made to my own measure. \n#Person2#: I share the same opinion. You are over-weight so it's hard for you to buy clothes. \n#Person1#: Maybe I should try to lose weight. \n#Person2#: Here is one tailor's shop. Why not order one here? ","summary":"#Person1# would like to order a suit since #Person1# is overweight. #Person2# recommends a tailor shop.","topic":"order a suit"}
{"fname":"train_9219","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tom Smith.\n#Person2#: Hello, Tom, it's Mary Clark. My secretary said you called just now?\n#Person1#: Yes. Thank you for calling back. I wanted to make sure you've received the invitation.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. I'd be glad to accept it.\n#Person1#: Good. Uh, Mary, some friends of mine are going to say it Glencross for a few days after the celebration. Would you join us for 4 or 5 days?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'd love to. But I'm afraid I can't. I've already planned to go to Brussels on the eighteenth.\n#Person1#: Well, would you like to stay until the seventeenth? I'm sure you need a break from your busy work. You worked too much.\n#Person2#: You're right. Thank you, Tom. I'd love to stay until the seventeenth.","summary":"Tom calls Mary Clark to make sure if she has received the invitation. Tom suggests Mary take a break until the seventeenth, Mary agrees.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_9220","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey. Welcome to Berlin. It's great to see you again.\n#Person2#: Yeah, good to see you, too. Have you been waiting here at the station long?\n#Person1#: Only 15 minutes. But let's get out of this cold and go to my apartment. How are you feeling after that long bus ride?\n#Person2#: Ah, it wasn't too bad. It was only 19 hours.\n#Person1#: That's crazy. You could have flown here from London, for 60 euros and it would only have taken an hour and a half. Was it really worth all that time just to save a bit of money?\n#Person2#: Well, it was a pretty uncomfortable ride. To be honest, the bus was starting to smell toward the end of it. And there was a man next to me, who was breathing really loudly while he was sleeping. But the reason I took the bus was because it's more environmentally friendly than flying.\n#Person1#: I think it's great we want to help the environment. But you look so tired right now. I just think you should be a little more careful with your health.\n#Person2#: Well, I wasn't expecting the bus to be so unpleasant. But you're right. Next time I visit you. I'll probably fly.","summary":"#Person2# arrives in Berlin and it takes 19 hours by bus. #Person2# takes the bus because it is more environmentally friendly. #Person1# suggests #Person2# come by plane next time.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_9221","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mary.\n#Person2#: Hi, Peter. What a surprise. What are you doing here?\n#Person1#: Oh, I was just passing by. Our shop is under repair this afternoon and I have a half day off. Would you like a ride in my car?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I've got classes from 2:00 to 4:00. I'm studying at this community college. Would you like me to give you a tour of the college?\n#Person1#: No, thank you. Maybe next time. Do you always come on your bicycle?\n#Person2#: No, not always. When it rains, I come by bus.\n#Person1#: Do you have to work long hours here?\n#Person2#: No, we don't. We start at 9:00 and finish at 4:00. And we have an hour for lunch from 1:00 to 2:00. Good heavens. It's about time. I must hurry. I'm going to be late for my class. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Bye. See you later.","summary":"Peter passes by Mary's workplace. Peter invites Mary to have a ride in his car. Mary refuses because she has classes. Mary says goodbye to Peter to hurry to the class.","topic":"conversation between friends"}
{"fname":"train_9222","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to buy a flight ticket for this afternoon.\n#Person2#: Alright. To Washington or to New York?\n#Person1#: To New York, please.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. the tickets to New York for this afternoon have been sold out, but we still have some left for this evening.\n#Person1#: For this evening? I'm not used to traveling in the evening.\n#Person2#: Why? An evening flight will cost much less.\n#Person1#: I think it's more dangerous to travel at night.\n#Person2#: So what about a flight tomorrow morning? It takes off at 6:06 and it arrives at New York one and half hours later.\n#Person1#: Alright. I'll take this one. How much is it?\n#Person2#: 480 dollars.\n#Person1#: Here is the money. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buy a flight ticket the next morning because the tickets for this afternoon are sold out and #Person1# thinks traveling at night is dangerous.","topic":"buy flight ticket"}
{"fname":"train_9223","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you looking for?\n#Person2#: I smell fresh baked bread. Did you just make some bread?\n#Person1#: Yes, but don't touch it yet. It just came out of the oven and needs about 20 minutes to cool down.\n#Person2#: I don't want it cool. I wanted hot from the oven.\n#Person1#: No, don't touch it. It's really still baking inside when it comes out. It needs time to finish. The bread will be too soft and sticky inside if you break it open now.\n#Person2#: But that's the way I like it. Hot and soft, hmm... I'll just take a small piece.\n#Person1#: Fine. If you like it that way, go ahead. But it's much better after it rests for a while.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. I'll eat it that way, too. Are we gonna have breakfast soon? What's cooking?\n#Person1#: Your favorite: fried eggs and sausage with mushrooms and onions. Why don't you go set the table for me and then make the coffee? The food should be ready in 10 minutes. Oh, put three plates out there, please. We have a visitor coming for breakfast.\n#Person2#: Who?\n#Person1#: My sister Kay.\n#Person2#: Hmm... There goes my appetite. Why is she coming over?\n#Person1#: You shouldn't be so rude. She's a nice girl, just a little depressed sometimes.\n#Person2#: A little?\n#Person1#: Anyway, she should be happier today. She just got a promotion at her job. Kay will be the new manager at her store. She's bringing cookies to celebrate.\n#Person2#: I love Donuts. I guess she can come if she's bringing cookies.","summary":"#Person2# smells fresh baked bread and prefers soft and hot bread. #Person1# makes breakfast for #Person2#. They will also have #Person1#'s sister, Kay, coming for breakfast. Kay gets a promotion and she will bring cookies to celebrate.","topic":"breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_9224","dialogue":"#Person1#: And don't forget to read chapter 5 and answer the questions on page 99. Oh, Jonathan, just a minute, I want to speak to you.\n#Person2#: Yes, Mrs. Fenway.\n#Person1#: Jonathan, why didn't you answer any questions on the homework?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry, Mrs. Fenway. But I read the wrong chapter last night.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. But why didn't you read the right chapter after you looked at the questions?\n#Person2#: Well, I had to do too much other homework last night.\n#Person1#: And why were you late this morning?\n#Person2#: Oh, I had to walk to school because the bus got a flat tire.\n#Person1#: How I'm sorry to hear that, Jonathan. Well, hurry to your next class or you'll be late.\n#Person2#: I will, Mrs. Fenway. See you tomorrow.","summary":"Jonathan explains to Mrs. Fenway why he didn't answer any questions on the homework, why didn't he read the right chapter and why he was late this morning.","topic":"teacher and student"}
{"fname":"train_9225","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what are you going to do for the coming holiday, Jessica? Do you have any plans?\n#Person2#: Yes, I really hope I could make a short trip with my husband and kids. But I doubt if it can come true.\n#Person1#: How come?\n#Person2#: Tom's boss is going out of town on business. So he has to go with her for the business, and he will spend most time for this. We have few days left to travel.\n#Person1#: Perhaps you can have a picnic with your kids at the park instead. I believe you will have fun together.\n#Person2#: Sounds good.","summary":"Jessica wants to travel with her family, but it may not come true. #Person1# suggests having a picnic.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_9226","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Karl. I haven't seen you since we both went to university.\n#Person2#: Good to see you, Laura. I'm just back home for a few days.\n#Person1#: Me too. How are you finding it studying in a foreign country?\n#Person2#: I had to find my own accommodation, although the university was very helpful and gave me a list of apartments so it wasn't that hard. The language isn't a problem because my course is taught in English. But understanding the other students' jokes isn't easy.\n#Person1#: Sounds like fun, though. Well, I've been in City University London for 2 years. I'm really concentrating on my studies at the moment because I've got an important essay to write. Have you thought about what you'll do after your University course finishes?\n#Person2#: I haven't made up my mind actually.\n#Person1#: You must feel lonely sometimes abroad. I thought I'd love the freedom of being away from home, but it can be hard.\n#Person2#: Well, it's normal to feel like that. Why don't you come and visit me when you can afford it?\n#Person1#: I'm really curious to see what it's like at your university. I've got more than enough studying to do at the moment, though, I'm afraid","summary":"Laura meets Karl and they talk about studying in a foreign country and university life. Karl invites Laura to come and visit him.","topic":"university life"}
{"fname":"train_9227","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your salary at present?\n#Person2#: My present pay is 100, 000 Yuan per year.\n#Person1#: What are your salary expectations now?\n#Person2#: I like to be paid more than that. Hopefully, 120, 000 Yuan per year.\n#Person1#: That's a little more than we had planned.\n#Person2#: I think you'll find I'm worth that.\n#Person1#: I can only offer you 110, 000 Yuan a year. Raises will be given after a three-month probation according to your performance. Is that satisfactory?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is quite reasonable.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# negotiate over #Person2#'s annual salary. They finally make it to be 110, 000 Yuan. Raises will be given according to #Person2#'s performance.","topic":"expected salary"}
{"fname":"train_9228","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to rent this apartment.\n#Person2#: I ' m glad to hear that.\n#Person1#: How much are you asking?\n#Person2#: You will have to pay $ 1050 every month.\n#Person1#: I can ' t afford that.\n#Person2#: What can you afford?\n#Person1#: I was thinking $ 800 a month.\n#Person2#: I ' ll need you to pay more than that.\n#Person1#: How much more?\n#Person2#: How does $ 900 every month sound to you?\n#Person1#: I can live with that.\n#Person2#: We have a deal then.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rent an apartment and bargains with #Person2#. They finally agree to $ 900 every month.","topic":"rent an apartment"}
{"fname":"train_9229","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here is the draft contract, Mr. Brown. Let's discuss the clauses to see if we agree on all of them. Then I will make out an original of the contract. After that, what's left is to fill out the contract and sign our names.\n#Person2#: That's OK.\n#Person1#: The contract is to be written in Chinese and English. Both languages are equally effective.\n#Person2#: Fine. If you'll excuse me, I'd like to go it over first. ( After about 15 minutes ) Hmm, you've done a pretty good job. It's well prepared.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Well, I suggest that we discuss only the clauses and points where we have different opinions just to save time.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea.\n#Person2#: First, let's read Clause Two about packing. It's our usual practice to ship our products in containers. That'll save time and money, but your contract stipulates the use of wooden cases. So, we'd like to have the woods containers are allowed in the contract.\n#Person1#: Agreed.\n#Person2#: For shipment, you know we are producing a complete set of equipment for you and it won't all be finished at one time. So would you allow us to make partial shipments.\n#Person1#: I understand your position.","summary":"#Person1# discusses the clauses of the draft contract with Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown goes it over and requests to have the woods containers allowed and to make partial shipments. #Person1# agrees.","topic":"contract discussion"}
{"fname":"train_9230","dialogue":"#Person1#: It ' s so great to be here! I ' m so excited to help you and my daughter with your new home!\n#Person2#: We ' re glad that you ' re here. Would you like a tour of the house?\n#Person1#: That ' d be great, but could I have a cup of tea first?\n#Person2#: Sure, I ' ll just go put the kettle on. Why don ' t you have a seat on the sofa and I ' ll go take care of things in the kitchen.\n#Person1#: That would be lovely, thanks.\n#Person2#: Do you take milk or sugar with your tea?\n#Person1#: I ' ll take a little milk, but no sugar, please. Make sure you let the tea steep a few minutes before you take the tea bag out of the cup.\n#Person2#: Ok. What do you think about our living room?\n#Person1#: Well, I do like the mantelpiece and the coffee table, but I don ' t really care for curtains. Did you get them at a yard sale? They look ancient.\n#Person2#: My parents gave them to us as a house warming gift.\n#Person1#: Oh dear. Well, I suppose they will do for now. do you ever dust in here? It seems a bit dusty in here.\n#Person2#: Your daughter usually does the dusting, and I do the vacuuming.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, I can help with the chores while I ' m here. You two could probably use my help.\n#Person2#: That ' s very nice of you to offer. Here ' s your tea. Be careful, it ' s still quite hot.","summary":"#Person1# comes to help #Person2# and #Person1#'s daughter with their new home. #Person2# prepares a cup of tea for #Person1# and shows the house to #Person1#. #Person1#'ll help with the chores.","topic":"family member talk"}
{"fname":"train_9231","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry, ladies. Mr. Smith's viewing is over. It ended an hour ago.\n#Person2#: But we just drove across town. Can't we just go in to see him one last...\n#Person1#: I'm afraid not. But at tomorrow's funeral, the family requested an open casket service.\n#Person2#: This is all too fast. He's my best friend, and now he's gone.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I know it must have come as a great shock.\n#Person2#: The viewing was for saying goodbye, and I didn't even get that.","summary":"#Person2# came for Mr. Smith's viewing. #Person1# tells #Person2# it's over but there'll be an open casket service. #Person2# feels miserable.","topic":"funeral viewing"}
{"fname":"train_9232","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Johnson are on their way back. You remember them, don't you?\n#Person2#: Johnson? I can't place them.\n#Person1#: We met them in Bermuda last May.\n#Person2#: They've completely slipped my mind.\n#Person1#: The couple with the dogs, think back.\n#Person2#: No, I don't recall a thing about them.\n#Person1#: Well, I've invited them for brunch.\n#Person2#: Hmm, I must be getting absent-minded.","summary":"#Person1# invited the Johnsons for brunch and tries to remind #Person2# of them, but #Person2# can't recall a thing.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9233","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to make a phone call. Can you show me how?\n#Person2#: Of course, pick up the receiver, hit a button and listen for a tone. Are you hearing it?\n#Person1#: Yes, now what do I do?\n#Person2#: Well, after you dial 9 on the keypad, you should hear the tone change.\n#Person1#: No, nothing changed.\n#Person2#: When you dial 9 and hear the tone change it means you have an outside line. Who are you trying to call?\n#Person1#: I am trying to call my boss.\n#Person2#: For an outside call you now just dial the number. For a company number you need to know the extension. Do you have a list of extensions?\n#Person1#: I know a few extensions but I don't know them all.\n#Person2#: You can always look an extension up on the company website.","summary":"#Person2# guides #Person1# on how to call a company number and how to make an outside call.","topic":"make a phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9234","dialogue":"#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.\n#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 you are in management or in the labor force.\n#Person1#: Management isn't looking on the labor unions too favorably, I'd guess. I don't blame them. . . labor unions can really put the squeeze on the executives.\n#Person2#: Sure. . . but it's probably better for the workers, because the union's whole purpose is to look out for the little guys. The only way that the little guys can take on the big bosses is if they unite. Labor unions are all about getting a voice for the underdog.","summary":"#Person2# and #Person1# talk about signing up for the labor union. They think labor unions put the squeeze on the executives but it's better for the workers.","topic":"labor unions"}
{"fname":"train_9235","dialogue":"#Person1#: Going to the cafeteria?\n#Person2#: No, I am not eating there anymore. I have ordered my favorite food in the restaurant around the corner. The food served in the cafeteria is not my type. I am a total meat lover. But the cafeteria is doing its best to force me to be a vegetarian. They have been serving the Chinese cabbage and white gorse for three days. Haven't you noticed that?\n#Person1#: That's fine with me. I don't hate vegetables and I don't eat much during lunch.\n#Person2#: Well, then the cafeteria suits you best. But anyway, if you like to have a lunch outside the company, feel free to join me anytime.","summary":"#Person2# stops going to the cafeteria for lunch because the meals there lack meat while #Person1# finds it OK.","topic":"cafeteria"}
{"fname":"train_9236","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did your interview go?\n#Person2#: Pretty well. I don't know if I'll get the promotion or not, but I feel good about it.\n#Person1#: If you get the promotion, what will your new title be?\n#Person2#: If I get the promotion, I will be a senior engineer instead of an assistant engineer.\n#Person1#: Will you get a pay-raise, too?\n#Person2#: Whenever you are given added responsibilities, you should get a promotion.\n#Person1#: That makes sense. Who interviewed you?\n#Person2#: My boss.\n#Person1#: What kinds of questions did she ask you?\n#Person2#: She asked me about my ability to work in a team and what I thought a good boss should be.\n#Person1#: The second one sounds rather difficult to answer. What did you tell her?\n#Person2#: I told her that I'm an excellent team player and that a good boss should treat male and female employees equally.\n#Person1#: Those are good answers. How did she react?\n#Person2#: She told me that even when I become a senior engineer, I'll have to work with the assistant engineers as a team.\n#Person1#: What do you think about her as a boss?\n#Person2#: She's pretty easy to get along with. She listens to her employees and treats everyone equally.\n#Person1#: You're lucky. Not everyone has such a great boss!\n#Person2#: That's true. She's highly esteemed among everyone at my company.\n#Person1#: When you find out you get the promotion or not, let me know.\n#Person2#: I will do.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s promotion interview. #Person2#'ll be a senior engineer and get a pay-raise if #Person2# succeeds. #Person2# talks about the interview questions and admires #Person2#'s boss who is a good leader. #Person2#'ll inform #Person1# about the results.","topic":"promotion interview"}
{"fname":"train_9237","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did your vacation go?\n#Person2#: I traveled the Three Gorges.\n#Person1#: What about the trip? Do you enjoy yourself?\n#Person2#: Yes, we had a good time. The trip was terrific. We toured the Three Gorges by boat. Its realty exciting!\n#Person1#: Did your boat float down the river?\n#Person2#: Yes. There are many places where the gorge is very narrow, with steep cliffs on both sides.\n#Person1#: Sounds dangerous.\n#Person2#: Yes, but we have life jackets. And we got a real kick out of that.\n#Person1#: What a thrilling trip!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about #Person2#'s thrilling boat trip to the Three Gorges.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_9238","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Fred, what are your plans for after graduation?\n#Person2#: Well, I'Ve already got a job waiting for me back in my hometown.\n#Person1#: That's cool. Have you already found an apartment to live in?\n#Person2#: I'm planning on living with my parents. Won't you?\n#Person1#: I couldn't even if I wanted to. My parents told me that if I went home, then'd have to find my own place.\n#Person2#: You mean they're kicking you out?\n#Person1#: Not really, they just don't want me living at home. My older sister did that, and she lived at home for seven years. Once she started living at home, it got harder and harder for her to move out.\n#Person2#: Well, it's not like my parents want me to live at home the rest of my life. They said that it's ok if I move back home to begin with, but they want me to find a place of my own after a year or so.\n#Person1#: My parents just didn't handle my older sister very well, and because of that, they want me to be more independent. They think that it's important that I should learn how to live on my own.\n#Person2#: I know I need to learn that myself, but I just don't have the money for it at the moment. Living at home allows me to save up some money before I started finding a place.","summary":"Fred will work in his hometown and live with his parents after graduation. #Person1# tells Fred #Person1# would have to move out if #Person1# went home because they want #Person1# to be independent.","topic":"live with parents"}
{"fname":"train_9239","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading?\n#Person2#: Gee! You scared me!\n#Person1#: Aha, Fitness Consultant. Very good, Don't you know about the rules in this office?\n#Person2#: Yes, Ma'am. No magazines during the office hours. I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: Well, don't do this again next time. What is it about, anyway?\n#Person2#: It is about sports for white-collar workers, people like you and me.\n#Person1#: What kind of sports?\n#Person2#: Aerobic sports, for example, jogging, yoga, skating. . .\n#Person1#: Interesting. What were you reading just now?\n#Person2#: Stretching exercise after sitting a long time.\n#Person1#: Really? That sounds interesting!\n#Person2#: Can I have my magazine back now?\n#Person1#: No. It's confiscated for now. And I will return it to you after I finish reading it.","summary":"#Person1# catches #Person2# reading Fitness Consultant. #Person2# introduces this magazine and the exercises it suggests. #Person1# confiscates it and will return it after reading.","topic":"at the office"}
{"fname":"train_9240","dialogue":"#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?\n#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 day.\n#Person1#: good for you! It sounds like you've done a lot of planning in a very short time.\n#Person2#: yes, there is a lot of to be taken care of---wedding photos, wedding dress, catering, transport, hotel, etc. . .\n#Person1#: is everything ready now?\n#Person2#: almost. The only thing that isn't ready is the hotel. As a lot of people have chosen that day to get married, it is hard to find a hotel that isn't too expensive.\n#Person1#: have you tried The Peninsula Palace Beijing? My wedding reception was held there and they did an excellent job.\n#Person2#: yes, we called, but it is booked up. The only choice is the Regent Beijing but we haven't made up our minds yet.\n#Person1#: it's an excellent hotel. A friend of mine had her wedding reception there and said it was perfect, though very expensive.\n#Person2#: that's why we want to have a look at other hotels. We don't want to spend too much on an extravagant wedding reception.\n#Person1#: I guess you're right. I can help you ask other hotels. I am sure there are probably some available.\n#Person2#: thank you.\n#Person1#: my pleasure.","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# Daniel and she are getting married on August 8th, 2008 because they think it's a red-letter day, but the hotel isn't ready. #Person1# recommends The Peninsula Palace Beijing but it's booked up and the Regent Beijing is too expensive. #Person1#'ll help ask other hotels.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_9241","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear what happened in the Scott case? Some of the sensitive material were leaked to the press. Now every newspapers is all over it.\n#Person2#: Oh. . . I bet the firm is fuming. Do they know who spilled the beans?\n#Person1#: I'm sure they have their suspicions! there were only a few of the senior level layers who were privy to the case details.\n#Person2#: What kind of repercussions will there be for the people who are held responsible?\n#Person1#: I'm sure there'll be canned! And there also might be some legal consequences.\n#Person2#: Why would the person who told have problems with the law?\n#Person1#: Because whoever let the cat out of the bag was breaking client confidentiality.\n#Person2#: I didn't think about that. That's pretty serious. Are there investigators working on finding out who it was?\n#Person1#: I'm sure management is on top of it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# some details about Scott's case were leaked to the press. #Person1# thinks the people who were responsible will surely be canned and #Person2# realizes that's pretty serious.","topic":"a serious case"}
{"fname":"train_9242","dialogue":"#Person1#: I feel like going for a drink, it's been a long day.\n#Person2#: Great idea! Peter, I could use the drink.\n#Person1#: How about the new bar across road?\n#Person2#: Sounds good. The food there is fantastic, too.\n#Person1#: I agree, I had lunch there last week.\n#Person2#: excellent! That sounds like a plan.","summary":"Peter suggests going to a new bar. #Person2# agrees gladly.","topic":"a new bar"}
{"fname":"train_9243","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of smoking?\n#Person2#: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others.\n#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?\n#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes.\n#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy.\n#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.\n#Person1#: How about printing a warning on each cigarette packet?\n#Person2#: Maybe it can take effect.","summary":"#Person2# supports stopping producing cigarettes, but #Person1# thinks it will affects the national economy and suggests printing a warning on cigarette packets.","topic":"stop smoking"}
{"fname":"train_9244","dialogue":"#Person1#: what are you watching on the telly?\n#Person2#: there's a great sitcom on Channel 3 that stars in about three minutes.\n#Person1#: which one is that?\n#Person2#: the office. Have you watched it?\n#Person1#: I've seen the British version and loved it, but have never seen the American version.\n#Person2#: it's almost exactly the same. I think it's a hilarious show.\n#Person1#: what are you watching now?\n#Person2#: they're just showing highlights of American Idol from last night right now.\n#Person1#: I can't stand American Idol! I think it's really over-rated.\n#Person2#: I couldn't agree with you more.\n#Person1#: have you got satellite, cable, or digital TV?\n#Person2#: we have digital TV. It's amazing though---even with 100 channels, there's often nothing on that I'd want to watch!\n#Person1#: do you watch a lot of TV then?\n#Person2#: I guess so. I'm bit of a couch potato. How about you?\n#Person1#: I don't have a TV at home, so I rarely watch anything. Is there anything worth watching after the office?\n#Person2#: there's actually a documentary on the history channel later on that I'd like to watch. Do you want to stay and watch it with me?\n#Person1#: why not? I don't have anything better to do!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about several TV programmes. #Person2# watches a lot of TV while #Person1# doesn't. Then #Person2# invites #Person1# to watch a documentary, and #Person1# agrees.","topic":"watch TV"}
{"fname":"train_9245","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really want to go to the beach this weekend.\n#Person2#: That sounds like fun. What's the weather going to be like?\n#Person1#: I heard that it's going to be warm this weekend.\n#Person2#: Is it going to be perfect beach weather?\n#Person1#: I believe so.\n#Person2#: Good. I hope it doesn't cool off this weekend.\n#Person1#: I know. I really want to go to the beach.\n#Person2#: But you know that California weather is really unpredictable.\n#Person1#: You're right. One minute it's hot, and then the next minute it's cold.\n#Person2#: I really wish the weather would just stay the same.\n#Person1#: I do too. That way we can have our activities planned ahead of time.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that would make things a lot easier.","summary":"#Person1# suggests going to the beach this weekend. Then #Person1# and #Person2# talk about the unpredictable weather in California and they wish the weather would stay the same.","topic":"weather"}
{"fname":"train_9246","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your house hunting going?\n#Person2#: Not very well. I haven't found anything within my price range yet.\n#Person1#: How much are you looking to spend?\n#Person2#: I can only afford about 300 pounds a month.\n#Person1#: Looks like you're not going to get more than a bedroom in a shared flat with that.\n#Person2#: Really? That's a lot of money to pay for one room.\n#Person1#: Well, if you want to live in London, you have to pay the price!\n#Person2#: Do you know of anyone who needs a roommate?\n#Person1#: I can ask around at work. Do you have a preference for makers or non-smokers?\n#Person2#: I'd prefer non-smoking roommates, but I guess I'll have to take what I can get!\n#Person1#: How long do you want to sign a contract for?\n#Person2#: I can sign a contract up to a year. I don't know where I'll be after that.\n#Person1#: Do you need a furnished or unfurnished apartment?\n#Person2#: I don't have any furniture, so it'd be great if it were furnished.\n#Person1#: You know that you'll have to pay utilities on top of the rent, right?\n#Person2#: No, I thought that would be included in the rent.\n#Person1#: It's not usually included, so you'll have to factor in about 100 pounds more each month for utilities.\n#Person2#: I don't think I can afford that.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. Sometimes people will give you a discount if you promise to do the cleaning or take care of the children.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. I'll look into finding something like that.","summary":"#Person2# finds it hard to rent a room within the price range of 300 pounds in London. #Person1#'ll help ask around at work, looking for someone who needs a roommate, and they go through #Person2#'s preferences.","topic":"rent a room"}
{"fname":"train_9247","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want some dessert?\n#Person2#: No thanks. We just need our check. Have you seen the waitress?\n#Person1#: Oh, here comes our waitress with our check.\n#Person2#: The service here has been really great, don't you think?\n#Person1#: Yes, the service was quite good.\n#Person2#: So, let's look at the check. The total is $ 36. 00.\n#Person1#: How much do you think we should leave for a tip?\n#Person2#: Usually people leave 15 %, but this was exceptional service. I am thinking that maybe 20 % would be appropriate.\n#Person1#: I agree that 20 % would be just about right.\n#Person2#: OK, so that will bring her tip to $ 7. 20. Add it to the $ 36. 00 and the total is $ 43. 20.\n#Person1#: Yes, what a nice dinner that was!\n#Person2#: We'll have to make sure to come back here again real soon.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are satisfied with the service of the restaurant so they decide to leave 20% of the check for a tip.","topic":"at the restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_9248","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like this dress, madam?\n#Person2#: I like the colour very much. It's a lovely dress, but it's too small for me.\n#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?\n#Person2#: All right. I'm afraid this green dress is too small for me as well. It's smaller than the blue one. I don't like the colour either. It doesn't suit me at all. I think the blue dress is prettier. Co\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I haven't got a larger dress. This is the largest dress in the shop.","summary":"#Person2#'s looking for a dress with #Person1#'s assistance, but the dresses in the shop are all too small for #Person2#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9249","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just got a call from Mrs. Fitzgerald. See what your Willie has just done.\n#Person2#: My Willie? Why has he suddenly become my Willie?\n#Person1#: Because he takes after you, he's got into trouble again.\n#Person2#: What did he do this time? I remember last time he was painting her fence to repay her for breaking it, and he accidentally painted her cat.\n#Person1#: That was last time. This time it's worse.\n#Person2#: Ok, tell me.\n#Person1#: Well, he was playing baseball with some friends. . .\n#Person2#: And the ball went through her window? That's not as bad as last time.\n#Person1#: True, but that's not all. The ball went through the window and hit the vase she has in her front window. . .\n#Person2#: Ok, that's probably expensive, but not that bad.\n#Person1#: And then, ricocheted off her fish bowl. Mrs. Fitzgerald at the last minute dived and saved her fish.\n#Person2#: At least the fish were saved. If that's the end of the damages, then everything isn't that bad.\n#Person1#: Stop interrupting me. Finally, the ball flew through the air and knocked out Willie's school principal, who was having a cup of coffee with Mrs. Fitzgerald.\n#Person2#: Hmm, that is bad.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# Mrs. Fitzgerald called and said their son Willie's baseball went through Mrs. Fitzgerald's window, broke the vase, ricocheted off the fishbowl, and finally knocked out Willie's school principal.","topic":"trouble"}
{"fname":"train_9250","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to vote tomorrow?\n#Person2#: I sure am. How about you?\n#Person1#: I am.\n#Person2#: Do you know where your polling place is?\n#Person1#: My polling place is up the street at the park.\n#Person2#: Oh, really?\n#Person1#: Where's yours at?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: You should know that already.\n#Person2#: I didn't receive my polling place in the mail.\n#Person1#: You do know that you can look online, right?\n#Person2#: I didn't know that. I'll go look right now.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going to vote tomorrow. #Person2# doesn't know the polling place. #Person1# suggests looking online.","topic":"vote"}
{"fname":"train_9251","dialogue":"#Person1#: Guess what! I know something you don't know!\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: How many planets are there in the solar system?\n#Person2#: That's easy. Everyone knows that they are nice.\n#Person1#: Not anymore! Can you believe it? They've decided that Pluto is not a planet anymore!\n#Person2#: Nice try. I wasn't born yesterday, you know.\n#Person1#: I'm dead serious. They've decided that it's too small to be a planet, but actually they haven't yet agreed on how big something has to be in order to be a planet anymore.\n#Person2#: That sounds crazy. They can't just change their mind about things like that.\n#Person1#: Yes, they can. If you remember correctly, people used to believe that the world was flat.\n#Person2#: I suppose you're right. They also used to think that they were so important that the sun revolved around them, not the other way around.\n#Person1#: We actually know relatively little about space and the cosmos.\n#Person2#: Do you think that we'll one day be able to travel to another planet for a vacation?\n#Person1#: I suppose we could actually live on a planet outside of the milky way.\n#Person2#: Do you think we'll ever get to meet an alien from outer space?\n#Person1#: I hope not. I think they would be a threat to those of us that lived on Earth.\n#Person2#: You're so old-fashioned. That's what people used to think about people from another country!\n#Person1#: Point taken. Hopefully one day, we'll live in an interplanetary society.","summary":"#Person1# shares the news with #Person2# that Pluto was removed from the list of the planets. Then they start to talk about space and people's changing understanding of the surrounding.","topic":"space and cosmos"}
{"fname":"train_9252","dialogue":"#Person1#: He followed me all the way home!\n#Person2#: That's about five blocks. And around corners too. So he was definitely following you.\n#Person1#: Yes, he was. I'm not imagining it. Finally, just when I got home, I turned around and looked at him. He was just standing there. He didn't smile. He just stood there. It was so obvious. What should I do? I'm so scared. Can I call the police?\n#Person2#: Actually, I don't think you can call the police. Not yet at least. He hasn't done anything. And probably the police will just ignore it. But if anything happens again, then maybe you should call.\n#Person1#: Why can't I call the police now? He was definitely following me!\n#Person2#: Of course you can call the police if you want. That's not what I mean. I'm just saying that they probably won't do anything.\n#Person1#: I suppose. What can they do? I don't even know who he is.\n#Person2#: Listen, Carol. Don't let this bother you too much. Probably it's nothing. Just keep your eyes open when you go out. If you see him a third time, and if he follows you again, then I think we should go to the police. But for now, just try not to worry.\n#Person1#: Alright. And I won't go to that cafe for a while.","summary":"Carol tells #Person2# about her experience of being followed by a man. #Person2# thinks the police probably won't do anything at this stage. #Person2# asks Carol to be cautious and not to worry for now.","topic":"being followed"}
{"fname":"train_9253","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, George, what a beautiful day it is today! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there! What a perfect day to be at the beach! The kids are going to have so much fun! And we'll be able to relax in the sun while they're playing.\n#Person2#: It does seem like the perfect day! I'm glad we chose to get out of the city and enjoy the nice weather! This looks like the perfect spot! Ok kids, put on your sunscreen while your mom and I set up camp. Here, Mary, help me lay down these beach towels.\n#Person1#: There we go. Can you help me with the umbrella? Perfect.\n#Person2#: Ok kids, here ara beach ball and a Frisbee, a pail and a shovel. I want to see an impressive sandcastle by the time we leave. Don't stray too far. Wait! Leave your sandals here or put on your wet shoes.\n#Person1#: And stay in the shallow area. I don't want to see you go any farther than that sandbar! It's too deep out there and we didn't bring your floatier.\n#Person2#: You're back already? The water was too cold, huh? I'll tell you a secret. Do you see that small pool of water over there? It'll be warmer in there. Go see if you can find some seashells or catch some minnows.\n#Person1#: What is that? A jellyfish? Jeremy, put that down right now! It could sting you!\n#Person2#: Ah! Not on me! Ow!","summary":"George and Mary take their kids to the beach on a fine day. Goerge asks the kids to build a sandcastle. Mary reminds them to stay in the shallow area. Jeremy finds a jellyfish and shows it to them.","topic":"at the beach"}
{"fname":"train_9254","dialogue":"#Person1#: We need to figure out how much money we are spending and what we are spending it on?\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Well, I think we could be saving more.\n#Person2#: Really? Well. Ok. Get the receipts out.\n#Person1#: Let's see. We spent 700 dollars for our home loan payment, 400 on groceries, 75 on utilities, 250 on gasoline, 100 on books and 300 on entertainment last month.\n#Person2#: That's 1, 825 dollars.\n#Person1#: We put 500 into the savings account and 750 into our stock account.\n#Person2#: 3, 075. Our paychecks are 3300 combined. That means we don't have any receipts for 225.\n#Person1#: Right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# take the receipts out and figure out their spending.","topic":"spending"}
{"fname":"train_9255","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of packing do you plan to use for this consignment of goods?\n#Person2#: Cartons. Is that okay?\n#Person1#: I'm concerned about the possible jolting, squeezing and collision that may take place when these cases are moved about.\n#Person2#: Well, what I can tell you is this. We've got an excellent record on making deliveries to our customers. Besides, all our cartons are lined with shockproof cardboards and are wrapped up with polyethylene sheets. So they're not only shockproof but also dampproof.\n#Person1#: In that case, I guess I can rest assured.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess you can say that. The safety of packing is something we always pay a lot of attention to. Especially for those fragile commodities, we've got to be extra careful. Otherwise, if the things we don't want to see happened, we would be responsible and that'll cause you a lot of inconvenience, too.\n#Person1#: You're right. But wouldn't it be safer to use wooden cases?\n#Person2#: We sure can if you want us to, but the charge will be much higher.\n#Person1#: It wouldn't be worth the trouble in that case, would it? Let's still use cartons.\n#Person2#: Sure, no problem. As I said, cartons are good enough for goods like this. You don't have to worry about it.","summary":"#Person1# worries about the safety of the goods as #Person2# use cartons for the consignment. #Person2# assures #Person1# of their delivery service and tells #Person1# the charge will be much higher if #Person1# demands wooden cases. #Person1# agrees to use cartons.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_9256","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really think all Americans look alike.\n#Person2#: You're crazy! You haven't been here long enough.\n#Person1#: But they do.\n#Person2#: What makes you say that?\n#Person1#: They wear the same clothes, they're all blond, they all drive cars, they all own Parker fountain pens ; they all drink Coca Cola, and they all chew gum.\n#Person2#: I disagree with you. They don't all wear the same clothes ; they're definitely not all blond ; they don't all own Parker fountain pens ; they don't all drink Coca Cola, and they don't all chew gum. I do think they all drive cars though! But that doesn't have anything to do with how they look!\n#Person1#: Maybe I am just homesick. I know you're right. I just miss China, that's all.","summary":"#Person1# thinks all Americans look alike while #Person2# disagrees. #Person1# thinks it's possibly because #Person1# misses China.","topic":"homesick"}
{"fname":"train_9257","dialogue":"#Person1#: East Beijing Road, please. I have to be at the No. 1 Middle School by 9 o'clock.\n#Person2#: I can't promise, but I'll do my best.\n#Person1#: Is it far from here?\n#Person2#: Not so far, but the traffic is often busy at this time of the day.","summary":"#Person1#'s in a hurry. The driver #Person2#'ll try but it's rush hour.","topic":"take a taxi"}
{"fname":"train_9258","dialogue":"#Person1#: Stan, do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?\n#Person1#: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.\n#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.\n#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation and marking in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. A lot of people are going in and out.\n#Person2#: Has anybody spoken to him about it?\n#Person1#: No, not yet, but someone's going to have to.\n#Person2#: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help. Can we?\n#Person1#: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.\n#Person2#: Hmmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When TAs have to talk with a student, they could go to the meeting room and not use the office. You know, there's a room down the hall, rather a small room that we could ask to use. It's only for storing supplies.\n#Person1#: You mean that little storage room? Oh, that would be too small.\n#Person2#: Are you sure? With the cabinets taken out, it might be bigger than it looks.\n#Person1#: Come to think of it, you may be on to something. I'd like to have a look at that room. Can we go there now?\n#Person2#: Sure, Let's go.","summary":"Stan and Cathy think the office is so noisy that they can't work because Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. They decide to suggest Jack use the storage room down the hall and they'll go to have a look at it first.","topic":"dilemma"}
{"fname":"train_9259","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, welcome to our program 'Today City'. I'm Larry. We're going to Louisville Kentucky where our guest Michelle Ray comes from. She is proud of her middle-sized city with a small town feel and big city dreams. Now, Michelle, tell us about your city.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Larry. Here is my city. Louisville is my city. The first place I take visitors from out of town is to the Highlands for shopping and night life. When I have delicious Asian food I always go to the Zen Garden which provides wonderful all vegetable dishes.\n#Person1#: Wow, that's interesting. Many people go for healthy food now.\n#Person2#: You can say that again. If I want to go camping and fishing, I go to the Red River area. For complete quiet I can hide away in my house with a good book from one of our public libraries.\n#Person1#: That all sounds very exciting. I'm sure some of our listeners will include Louisville in their travel plan for their next holiday. Thank you, Michelle.","summary":"Michelle Ray tells Larry and the listeners about her hometown Louisville Kentucky on the program 'Today City'.","topic":"on a program"}
{"fname":"train_9260","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, just a few questions on your motivation. I know you developed your business with local people. What made you do that?\n#Person2#: Well, I've always tried to employ local people to help the local industry. But because we are not province of Spain with little unemployment, I have to use people from outside the area, too.\n#Person1#: What about management style? Are you a hard manager, John?\n#Person2#: No, I don't think so. I've got strong character and as a manager, I am strong, but when I need to fire people, I give them five or... ten more chances.\n#Person1#: And what's the future for you? What will keep you going?\n#Person2#: For business, well, a new vice president joined the company two weeks ago, so I can devote more time to customers and new products. And privately, I have decided to improve my quality of life. I am thinking of taking every Wednesday afternoon off. This means I can do some training courses, more relaxing activities.","summary":"John tells #Person1# about his motivation, his management style, and his future plans of both business and personal life.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_9261","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mrs. Wong. How are you? I haven't seen you around the building for the last couple of weeks. Is everything alright?\n#Person2#: Morning, Mr. Jones. No, I haven't been out much recently. I've been feeling a bit under the weather.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you don't mind me saying, but you don't look very well. Your face is very pale. Perhaps you need some fresh air to bring the color back to your cheeks. It's a lovely day outside today.\n#Person2#: That's just what I thought. I'm going to go for a walk in the park and then pop into the supermarket.\n#Person1#: You look as if you've lost weight as well.\n#Person2#: I haven't been eating like I usually do. Usually, I love my food, but these last two weeks I just haven't felt cooking and I've eaten very little. Most unlike me.\n#Person1#: Have you been to the doctor? What did she say?\n#Person2#: I didn't bother going to the doctor. It's nothing serious.\n#Person1#: You never know. If you've been feeling like this for two weeks, it's worth getting a check-up just to be sure.","summary":"Mr. Jones meets Mrs. Wong and finds her face very pale. Mrs. Wong tells him she hasn't felt like cooking and she's eaten very little for the last two weeks. Mr. Jones suggests getting a check-up.","topic":"health problems"}
{"fname":"train_9262","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, I'm going to start off by asking you a difficult question. Why would you like to get this post?\n#Person2#: Well, first of all I know that your firm has a very good reputation. Then I've heard you offer good opportunities for promotion for the right person.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to get the post because of the company's reputation and opportunities.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_9263","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sue, it's me.\n#Person2#: Well, hello, where have you been all day, Steve? Mr. Smith asked me this morning where you were but he didn't seem to be looking for you or anything.\n#Person1#: What did you say?\n#Person2#: I told him that I didn't know. He seemed very busy as manager always are. Are you OK?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. I didn't call you this morning. I've had a cold since Saturday. I haven't eaten much these days and it has made me feel really weak, but I'll probably be there tomorrow.\n#Person2#: All right. We'll go on a business trip next week and don't worry. You should go to see a doctor, Steve.\n#Person1#: Thanks, but I'm getting better now.\n#Person2#: Take care then, bye.\n#Person1#: Bye bye, Sue.","summary":"Steve phones Sue to explain his absence this morning. He's got a bad cold since Saturday. Sue asks him not to worry about the work.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9264","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is Mr. Peterson going to do with his old house on London Road? Rent it or sell it?\n#Person2#: I heard he is thinking of turning it into a restaurant, which isn't a bad idea, because it's still a solid building.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Mr. Peterson is thinking of turning his old house into a restaurant.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9265","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's Julia's birthday tomorrow.\n#Person2#: Are you sure? I think it should be the day after tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Well, let me see. Oh, I'm sorry. You're fight. It is the day after tomorrow. Shall we buy her a gift?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Shall we get her a new pen?\n#Person1#: That sounds good. But I think it's better to buy her a box of chocolates.\n#Person2#: Julia doesn't like sweet things. Didn't you know that?\n#Person1#: You're right. Er... I know. We can give her a record, for she loves music very much.\n#Person2#: That's great. Let's go to the music shop now.","summary":"#Person1# suggests getting a gift for Julia's birthday. #Person1# and #Person2# finally decide on a record because Julia likes music.","topic":"choose a birthday gift"}
{"fname":"train_9266","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. What did you say you would like to do, Mr. Green?\n#Person2#: I said I'd better go back to the hotel. I'm meeting someone this evening.\n#Person1#: OK. How are you going back? By bus or taxi?\n#Person2#: I think I'll take a taxi. Do you know where I can get one?\n#Person1#: Oh, just wait by the roadside. I'll wait with you.\n#Person2#: OK. Thanks. Are the taxis in London all yellow?\n#Person1#: Well, some of them are. Is this your first time in London?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Do you give extra money to taxi drivers here?\n#Person1#: You mean a tip? Oh, yes. They usually expect about ten percent.\n#Person2#: That's the same in my country.\n#Person1#: Oh, look. Here's one. Taxi!\n#Person2#: Thanks. See you tomorrow.","summary":"Mr. Green wants to go back to his hotel by taxi. #Person1# waits with Mr. Green. They find giving taxi drivers 10% tip is a shared convention in their countries.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9267","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you going to tell me about the stamp, or not? \n#Person2#: 120 British pounds. But there are still three days left in the auction. If you want it, you'll have to bid. Do you have the guts? \n#Person1#: I'm just asking. It's not like I'd actually make a bid. \n#Person2#: Just don't come looking to me for help. \n#Person1#: Don't worry. I won't. \n#Person2#: I'm signing off. \n#Person1#: Have fun getting ripped off! ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about a stamp but #Person1#'s not making a bid. #Person2# gets annoyed.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9268","dialogue":"#Person1#: I wonder if you could help me find something for my daughter. \n#Person2#: Do you think she'd like a laptop? \n#Person1#: I think that would be perfect. \n#Person2#: A Mac is something most people appreciate. \n#Person1#: In fact, she prefers Macs. How much is one? \n#Person2#: Our 15-inch Pro will cost you only $2, 100. \n#Person1#: She's going to be so happy. Let me have one. \n#Person2#: You've made a good decision. How would you like to pay? \n#Person1#: I'll pay for it with my VISA. \n#Person2#: It's all yours after you sign here, please. \n#Person1#: Are there any extras that she needs? \n#Person2#: This is good to go. If she wants accessories, just visit us again. \n#Person1#: You've been so helpful. Thank you. \n#Person2#: Have a nice day, and thank you for shopping here. ","summary":"#Person1# purchases a 15-inch Pro Mac for #Person1#'s daughter which costs $2, 100 with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"purchase of computer"}
{"fname":"train_9269","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I apply to an American university? \n#Person2#: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to several universities instead of just one. \n#Person1#: I was told that it took a lot of time and effort to apply. \n#Person2#: That is true. I'll list for you the requirements of almost all the universities. First of all, you need official transcripts of your undergraduate work, three letters of recommendation from your professors who know your competence, and the official TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (It's usually 550). Then you need a financial guarantee, and an application fee of 25 dollars. \n#Person1#: What's to come next? \n#Person2#: If they agree to enroll you, they will send you a TAP-66 Form. With TAP-66, you can apply for a passport from our government, and then apply for a visa from the US. Embassy in Beijing. \n#Person1#: How long will it take to go over all the procedures? \n#Person2#: From 3 to 6 months if everything goes well. \n#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate your help. \n#Person2#: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to apply for an American university and explains the requirements of almost all the universities. The procedures usually take 3 to 6 months.","topic":"university application preparation"}
{"fname":"train_9270","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mary, I've some bad news for you. \n#Person2#: I have already known that. I didn't get the scholarship, right? \n#Person1#: Yes. The board was favorably impressed with your application, but the competition was very fierce. \n#Person2#: Can you help me? You know I do need the scholarship. \n#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't I advise you to try again next year. \n#Person2#: Thank you. I will. ","summary":"#Person1# tells Mary she didn't get the scholarship and advises her to try again next year.","topic":"failed scholarship application"}
{"fname":"train_9271","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, would you like a drink before your meal? \n#Person2#: Pardon me? \n#Person1#: Would you like a drink? \n#Person2#: Oh, I see. I'll have a beer please \n#Person1#: Ok, here you are. \n#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it? \n#Person1#: Well, all the drinks including beer are free of charge. \n#Person2#: Are you sure? Then I'd love more beer please.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. It would be back again a little later.\n#Person2#: Okay, thank you.\n#Person1#: Are you finished?\n#Person2#: Yes, may I have some more beer?\n#Person1#: Oh, sure. I'll be back in a minute.","summary":"#Person2# orders a beer. #Person1# tells #Person2# all the drinks are free, so #Person2# asks for more beer.","topic":"free drinks"}
{"fname":"train_9272","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which hotel are we going to, Mr. Zhang? \n#Person2#: Jindu Hotel. Its No. 12 in Jining Rood not far from the downtown. I've booked a double room with a shower for you. \n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. \n#Person3#: (They entered the lobby of Jindu Hotel)Good evening, sir. What can I do for you? \n#Person2#: I made a reservation with you last week. \n#Person3#: Your name, please? \n#Person2#: Simon Pemberton from Canada. \n#Person3#: Oh yes, you did. (To Mr. Pemberton) Welcome to our hotel. Please fill in the form. \n#Person1#: Okay. (After finishing the form) Here you are, lady. By the way, have you got 24 hour room service? \n#Person3#: Sure. We also serve both Chinese food and Western food. Here's the key to Room 201. The bellman will show you to your room. Hope you will enjoy your stay here. \n#Person1#: Thank you very much. See you. ","summary":"Mr. Zhang tells Simon Pemberton that he has booked a double room for Simon at Jindu Hotel. #Person3# helps Simon check-in at the hotel.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_9273","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, XYZ Accounting.\n#Person2#: Hello, could I speak to Brian Robinson, please?\n#Person1#: Mister Robinson is in a meeting right now. Can I put you through to his voicemail?\n#Person2#: No thanks, I'll try back later. I just have a couple of quick questions about my tax return.\n#Person1#: Oh, maybe another accountant could help you. I think Gina Bowers could answer your questions. I'll transfer you if you like?\n#Person2#: Yes, that would be great. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# phones XYZ Accounting to ask Brian Robinson about #Person2#'s tax return. #Person1# tells #Person2# Robinson isn't available and suggests transferring #Person2# to Gina Bowers for help.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9274","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just joined the health club. How long do you think it will take me to lose 10 pounds?\n#Person2#: There are many steps for losing weight and keeping it off. Too much eagerness could do more harm than good.\n#Person1#: Then what should I do to cut down on my weight gradually?\n#Person2#: You need a systematic training program. First, we should do some simple exercises and then I will design a training program for you.\n#Person1#: OK, you are a professional, so I'll just do what you say.\n#Person2#: I don't want you to just listen to me. We need to work together to decide what kind of program will help you lose weight.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's get started now.","summary":"#Person2# suggests a systematic training program to cut down #Person1#'s weight gradually.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_9275","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike, could you help me tomorrow afternoon? I'll have a yard sale from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.\n#Person2#: OK, but could you tell me what a yard sale is?\n#Person1#: It's a sale held in someones yard selling news things, it's a great way to make some money from our old things.\n#Person2#: I never did that in my country. We usually just throw away our old things.\n#Person1#: That's really a waste. You know something useless to you may be very useful to someone else. Sometimes you can give them to your friends or relatives.\n#Person2#: I agree, I think yard sales can also be good for the environment.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mike to help with a yard sale tomorrow afternoon and tells Mike what a yard sale is. Mike agrees.","topic":"yard sale"}
{"fname":"train_9276","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where is some fresh produce that's on sale?\n#Person2#: Well, I think you'll like the mangoes.\n#Person1#: I've never had a mango.\n#Person2#: It's a fruit. It has a big stone in it.\n#Person1#: Can you eat the stone?\n#Person2#: No. You would break all your teeth on it.\n#Person1#: How much are these mangoes?\n#Person2#: The sale price today is $ 1 each.\n#Person1#: Can you describe their taste?\n#Person2#: They usually taste sweet, but they remind me of an orange.\n#Person1#: How can I tell if they're ripe?\n#Person2#: Don't cut into them until you can feel that they're soft on the outside.\n#Person1#: What country produces them?\n#Person2#: They come from tropical countries.","summary":"#Person2# recommends mangoes to #Person1#. #Person1#'s never tried one and #Person2# says mangoes are sweet and are from tropical countries.","topic":"recommend mangoes"}
{"fname":"train_9277","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, but could you tell me the way to the railway station?\n#Person2#: The railway station? Just go down this street and turn left at the second corner. The station is at the end of that street.\n#Person1#: How long will it take me to get there?\n#Person2#: It's about a ten-minute walk.\n#Person1#: That's very clear. I think I can find my way now. Thank you.\n#Person2#: Not at all.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the location of the railway station and it's a ten-minute walk.","topic":"ask for directions"}
{"fname":"train_9278","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello sir, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet.\n#Person1#: I see. Well, you have come to the right place. We have over one hundred models of more than twenty leading mobile phone manufacturers.\n#Person2#: Sounds good. I don ' t want it to be too expensive, maybe something mid-range.\n#Person1#: We have this new ETC smart phone.It comes with the Android OS so you can download applications. It also has a built-in camera, mp3 player and touch screen. It works on the 3G network so you have fast access to the internet wherever you are.\n#Person2#: What about Wi-fi?\n#Person1#: Of course! You can access the internet from any hotspot as well as from home.\n#Person2#: One last thing. Is it waterproof?","summary":"#Person2# dropped #Person2#'s phone in the toilet and #Person1# recommends a new ETC smartphone with fancy functions, but #Person2# cares its waterproof most.","topic":"recommend a smartphone"}
{"fname":"train_9279","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever shopped online?\n#Person2#: Quite often. It is very convenient, saving me a lot of time.\n#Person1#: Do you have some experiences to share with me? I want to have a try.\n#Person2#: You are asking the right person. Here are two very important tips. First, you need to visit no more than one site to find the best products and prices. I can recommend you some online merchants. Second, write your mail address correctly. Otherwise, you can ' t receive your delivery in time.\n#Person1#: What about the registration procedure? Is that complicated?\n#Person2#: Not at all. You just need to provide your name, address, e-mail address, phone number and bank or credit card information. I will help you with that.\n#Person1#: It is so nice of you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# online shopping is convenient and advises #Person1# to visit no more than one site and write the email address correctly.","topic":"online shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9280","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, hi, Jessica, are you going to see this movie too?\n#Person2#: I'd love to, the movies are smash hit.\n#Person1#: Then let's go in.\n#Person2#: I can't. I'm waiting for Paul, but he's late.\n#Person1#: I'll say the movie's starting in the minute.\n#Person2#: I know. I wonder what's keeping him.\n#Person1#: Looks like he won't show up. He's done this before, hasn't he?\n#Person2#: Yeah, a number of times.\n#Person1#: What's he trying to pull anyway.\n#Person2#: I don't know. But this is definitely the last straw.\n#Person1#: Maybe you should start seeing someone else.\n#Person2#: You said it. Ok, let's go in, Sandy.","summary":"#Person1# asks Jessica to go the movie but she's waiting for Paul. Paul is always late and Jessica thinks it's the last straw.","topic":"complaint on boyfriend"}
{"fname":"train_9281","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's program your courses. Since you have had English literature, you should take American literature and American prose and fiction. You transcript indicate that your English background is strong, so I don't think you have any problem with it.\n#Person2#: How many credits for each course?\n#Person1#: Three, you also should take two three-credit-course in education department.\n#Person2#: Thank you, sir, I'm sure I will.","summary":"#Person1# advises #Person2# to take some literature courses and education courses.","topic":"course advise"}
{"fname":"train_9282","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello?\n#Person2#: Hi, Mr. Smith. This is Mary. Is Jenny there?\n#Person1#: No, I ' m afraid not, Mary. May I take a message for her?\n#Person2#: Yes, please tell her that band practice has been moved to Tuesday night at eight thirty.\n#Person1#: O. K. No problem. Anything else?\n#Person2#: No, but if she has any questions, she can call me at 555-2345.\n#Person1#: All right, I ' ll leave her the message, Mary. Thanks for calling.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Bye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"Mary calls but Mr. Smith says Jenny isn't available. Mary asks him to tell Jenny the time change of the band practice.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9283","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me your education background?\n#Person2#: Sure. Where shall I begin?\n#Person1#: Where did you go to university?\n#Person2#: I went to the university of Ohio, in America.\n#Person1#: What degree did you get?\n#Person2#: I got a bachelor's degree.\n#Person1#: What was your major?\n#Person2#: I majored in English and minored in Chinese.\n#Person1#: What was you G. P. A?\n#Person2#: I graduated with honors ; I had a 3. 9.\n#Person1#: Do you plan to pursue further education?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to obtain a master's degree in international relations.\n#Person1#: When do you think you will do that?\n#Person2#: After I have 3-4 years of work experience.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has a bachelor's degree and plans to get a master's degree after 3-4 years of work.","topic":"education background"}
{"fname":"train_9284","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Jones, shall we now discuss the packaging?\n#Person2#: Very well. You know, we have definite ways of packaging garments. As to blouses, we use a polythene wrapper for each article, all ready for window display.\n#Person1#: Good. A wrapping that catches the eye will certainly help push the sales. With competition from similar garments producers, the merchandise must not only be good value but also look attractive.\n#Person2#: Right you are. We'll see to it that the blouses appeal to the eye as well as to the purse.\n#Person1#: What about the outer packing?\n#Person2#: We'll pack them 10 dozens to one carton, gross weight around 25 kilos a carton.\n#Person1#: Cartons?\n#Person2#: Yes, corrugated cardboard boxes.\n#Person1#: Could you use wooden cases instead?\n#Person2#: Why use wooden cases?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid the cardboard boxes are not strong enough for such a heavy load.\n#Person2#: The cartons are comparatively light, and therefore easy to handle. They won't be stowed away with the heavy cargo. The stevedores will see to that. Besides, we'll reinforce the cartons with straps. Silk blouses are not fragile goods. They can stand a lot of jolting.\n#Person1#: Maybe you are right, but the goods are to be transhipped at Hamburg or London. If the boxes are moved about on an open wharf, the dampness or rain may get into them. This would make the blouses spotted or ruined.\n#Person2#: No need to worry about that. The cartons lined with plastic sheets are waterproof, and as the boxes are made of cardboard, they will be handled with care.\n#Person1#: Well, I don't want to take any chances. Besides, cartons are easy to cut open, and this increases the risk of pilferage.\n#Person2#: Tampering with cartons is easily detected. I should say that this rather discourages pilferage.\n#Person1#: Maybe so, but I'm afraid that in case of damage or pilferage, the insurance company will refuse compensation on the ground of improper packing, or packing unsuitable for sea voyage.\n#Person2#: But cartons are quite seaworthy. They are extensively used in our shipments to continental ports. There are never any complaints from our clients, and our insurance company has also approved such packing for W. P. A. and T. P. N. D.\n#Person1#: If you could guarantee compensation in case the insurance com - any refuses to honor a claim for faulty packing, we would be quite willing to accept cartons.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but we can't take on any responsibility that is beyond our functions and powers. We'll make sure that the packing is seaworthy, but we can't commit ourselves to being responsible for every kind of mishap.\n#Person1#: I can understand your position. Perhaps I'm asking too much.\n#Person2#: We'll use wooden cases if you insist, but the charge for packing will be considerably higher, and it also slows delivery.\n#Person1#: Well, I'll call you immediately for instructions on the matter.\n#Person2#: Please do. I'll be waiting for your reply.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# both think an attractive wrapping helps the sales. #Person2#'ll pack blouses in cartons but #Person1# is worried they might not be strong enough, might be pilfered, or can't be insured so #Person1# prefers wooden cases. #Person2# explains that cartons are quite seaworthy and discourages pilferage but #Person2# can't guarantee the compensation. #Person2# says wooden cases are more expensive and #Person1#'ll contact #Person2# soon.","topic":"discuss packing"}
{"fname":"train_9285","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're in great shape, Keith. Do you work out at a gym?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I do. I guess I'm a real fitness freak.\n#Person1#: So, how often do you work out?\n#Person2#: Well, I do aerobics every day after work. And then I play racquetball.\n#Person1#: Say, I like racquetball, too.\n#Person2#: Oh, do you want to play sometime?\n#Person1#: Uh. . . how well do you play?\n#Person2#: Pretty well, I guess.\n#Person1#: Well, all right. But I'm not very good.\n#Person2#: No problem, Rod. I won't play too hard.","summary":"Keith does aerobics and plays racquetball. #Person1# likes racquetball too and they'll play together sometime.","topic":"play racquetball"}
{"fname":"train_9286","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, the pool's open now!\n#Person2#: As of today it is. Memorial Day marks the end of the school year and the beginning of summer.\n#Person1#: So it's time for the kids to get outdoors. . .\n#Person2#: . . . and for us to get tans in our new bikinis.\n#Person1#: Not this Taiwanese girl. We don't like to get suntans.\n#Person2#: That's smart these days with all the news on skin cancer. Hey, there's everybody! We made it!","summary":"#Person1# thinks Memorial Day marks the time for kids to play and she doesn't like to get suntans. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"holiday"}
{"fname":"train_9287","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know, Mary, I feel we meet somewhere before. Where were you born?\n#Person2#: I was born in Beijing, but I spent most of my childhood in London.\n#Person1#: What was your childhood like?\n#Person2#: I had a pretty strict upbringing, and my parents taught at an university so they have extremely high expectations for me.\n#Person1#: Where did you go to university?\n#Person2#: My parents wanted me to stay in Beijing, but I decided to go back to England. I graduated from University of Newcastle upon Tyne with a degree in Cross Culture Communication.\n#Person1#: What is your current occupation?\n#Person2#: I am a journalist. I write for China Daily.","summary":"Mary tells #Person1# she was born in Beijing and graduated from the University of Newcastle. She writes for China Daily.","topic":"introduction"}
{"fname":"train_9288","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just dropped in to say good-bye.\n#Person2#: What time are you leaving?\n#Person1#: I'm going to try to leave by ten.\n#Person2#: Take care and give my best to your parents.\n#Person1#: Good-bye. Hope to see you soon again next year.\n#Person2#: Don't forget to call us if you're in Tokyo.","summary":"#Person1# says goodbye to #Person2# since #Person1# is leaving for Tokyo.","topic":"say goodbye"}
{"fname":"train_9289","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, recently I established a travelling forum, and now I want to make a plan to hold the first activity. Where can we go for this time?\n#Person2#: How many members are there in your forum?\n#Person1#: a dozen.\n#Person2#: I think we can visit West Lake. The landscapes are attractive. It is said that just as there is paradise in heaven, there are Su Zhou and Hang Zhou on earth.\n#Person1#: It's surely worth going to. There are ten famous spots there.\n#Person2#: Great, let's say Hang Zhou is the place. What can we do next after locating the place?\n#Person1#: Inform my members to prepare for the travelling to Hang Zhou. And then we can discuss about the travelling costs.","summary":"#Person1# needs to make a plan for a traveling forum and David suggests visiting the West Lake and informing the members to prepare.","topic":"travelling forum"}
{"fname":"train_9290","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Nick, what are you up to?\n#Person2#: Not much, just heading over to the shooting range. You wanna come?\n#Person1#: Seriously? You mean to fire a real weapon? I don't know man.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it will be fun! I have a 9mm pistol that is really easy to shoot. I also have a revolver that's really fun too! They have big targets at the range that we could use to practice and improve you\n#Person1#: Yeah that would be cool! Maybe I can also have a try at other weapons like a machine gun or a shotgun! Maybe even a rocket launcher or an anti tank missile! Or what about a flame thrower!\n#Person2#: Whoa, take it easy there Rambo. Don't get carried away. These weapons are not toys, and you must first learn how to handle them properly. There are basic rules that you must abide by in order to be\n#Person1#: Wow, I didn't know! It always looks so cool and easy in the movies!\n#Person2#: The reality is different you know, running and firing a weapon is a lot harder than in the movies! So are you ready?\n#Person1#: Let's do it!","summary":"Nick's going to the shooting range and invites #Person1# to come. Nick says shooting is fun but it's not that easy, the reality is different from the movies. #Person1#'ll try.","topic":"shooting"}
{"fname":"train_9291","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tonight is a party night! What drinks do you think we need?\n#Person2#: Well, not everyone wants to drink beer. Make sure there are some soft drinks and juice. Nothing's as refreshing as iced drinks on a hot day.\n#Person1#: I don't think we need too much in the way of soft drinks, Two super bottles of Cola should cover everyone. What about wine?\n#Person2#: Just buy a cask of wine. Have you bought ice yet?\n#Person1#: No, once I fill the tub with beer, I'll get the ice. The beer will be cool if you put the tub under the ice. The cooler, the better.\n#Person2#: I think a bottle of champagne would be a good idea. It's appetizing and tasty.\n#Person1#: Well, if you say so. Personally speaking, I'd rather die of thirst than drink champagne.","summary":"#Person2# thinks they should prepare soft drinks and juice but #Person1# thinks Cola will cover everyone. #Person2# suggests champagne but #Person1# doesn't like it.","topic":"prepare drinks"}
{"fname":"train_9292","dialogue":"#Person1#: You didn't tell me she was married!\n#Person2#: I tried. You were preoccupied.\n#Person1#: I got carried away. I made such a fool of myself. They were both laughing at me!\n#Person2#: You got drunk, and you were hilarious. Lighten up.\n#Person1#: That guy was definitely a Don.\n#Person2#: So now you can say you had a mafia experience. Ha-ha.\n#Person1#: Yeah. If I leave Little Italy alive. . .\n#Person2#: Are you kidding? Don had fun scaring you. He'd probably buy you dinner if we go back.","summary":"#Person1# was drunk and made a fool of himself. #Person2# comforts him.","topic":"feel ashamed"}
{"fname":"train_9293","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you watch the movie program on Channel 6 last night?\n#Person2#: Yes, I did. It is a horrible movie.\n#Person1#: I wonder why TV programs often show much violence.\n#Person2#: Actually, more and more people have realized that violence on TV may lead to the increase of crime rates among teenagers.\n#Person1#: They are especially harmful to teenagers.\n#Person2#: But anyhow there are many worthwhile programs.","summary":"#Person1# notices TV programs often show much violence and #Person2# says it increases teenage crime rates.","topic":"violence on TV"}
{"fname":"train_9294","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Natasha, how's life?\n#Person2#: Great. My family came to visit me.\n#Person1#: Oh, you must be very happy. How many people are there in your family?\n#Person2#: My immediate family is very large. It's my mother, my father, my two older brothers, my younger sister and me.\n#Person1#: I have a small family. They are my parents, my younger brother and me.\n#Person2#: I thought you were the only child in the family. Didn't China practice the only-child policy in the early 1980s?\n#Person1#: Yes, it did. But my parents are ethnic minority people. It's a preferential policy for an ethnic minority family to have two children.\n#Person2#: Interesting. What do you think about families with only one child?\n#Person1#: The child must feel very longly. My younger brother is 10 years younger than me. Before he was born, I used to be the only child and always dreamed that I would have a younger sister or brother one day.\n#Person2#: Do you get along well with each other?\n#Person1#: Yes, we are very close. He is 12 years old now and very smart. He always makes us laugh a lot.\n#Person2#: You are very lucky to have such a nice family.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# has a big family, while #Person1# just has one brother. #Person1# says #Person1#'s parents are ethnic minority people so they can have two kids under the only-child policy. #Person1# and #Person1#'s brother are very close.","topic":"family"}
{"fname":"train_9295","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll talk to you later.\n#Person2#: What's the rush?\n#Person1#: I have to get off the phone now.\n#Person2#: I'm not ready to get off the phone with you.\n#Person1#: There are other things I need to take care of.\n#Person2#: What is it that you need to do?\n#Person1#: Please don't be nosey.\n#Person2#: I'm not being nosey, it's just a question.\n#Person1#: You don't need to worry about that.\n#Person2#: That was mean to say.\n#Person1#: I am very sorry, but I must go.\n#Person2#: I guess.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get off the phone and #Person2# asks the reason but #Person1# doesn't say.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9296","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam. Is everything OK? Is there something I can assist you with?\n#Person2#: Thank you, yes. I'm not sure how to use this ATM, I usually go to a clerk and use my Bank Book. But today, I thought I'd try something new. I want to take some money out.\n#Person1#: Welcome to the electronic age! I can run you through it ; it's what I'm here for.\n#Person2#: Thanks so much. Right, I've put my card in. What now?\n#Person1#: Just look at the screen here. It'll give you prompts, you see? Now you need to enter your PIN number, then press'enter'to confirm it.\n#Person2#: Then it'll give me my money?\n#Person1#: Not right away, you need to decide what it is you want to do. The next thing is to select the service.\n#Person2#: Here we are'withdrawal', so I just press here?\n#Person1#: Yes, then enter the amount you want.\n#Person2#: Oh, as simple as that! I shall never wait for a real person again, these machines are wonderful.","summary":"#Person1# teaches #Person2# how to use an ATM. #Person1# asks #Person2# to insert the card, enter the pin, choose the service, and enter the amount.","topic":"use an ATM"}
{"fname":"train_9297","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hello, there. I've just started using your net banking and I'm looking for some information about my Commission Fund.\n#Person1#: I see. The Fund Trading System of our Net Banking deals with both trading and information. If you use this system, you can subscribe for and apply to buy other funds. You can also get lots of other useful information.\n#Person2#: Regarding what exactly?\n#Person1#: Fund info, the fund code, fund net value per unit, fund public info, fund account balance, fund trading conformation, daily details and the history. With our Net Banking, anything is possible!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the Fund Trading System of the Net Banking allows #Person2# to buy funds and get information.","topic":"fund service"}
{"fname":"train_9298","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you doing, karen?\n#Person2#: I'm making a shopping-list, Tom.\n#Person1#: What do we need?\n#Person2#: We need a lot of things this week. I must go to the grocer's. We haven't got much tea or coffee, and we haven't got any sugar or jam.\n#Person1#: What about vegetables?\n#Person2#: I must go to the greengrocer's. We haven ; t got many tomatoes, but we've got a lot of potatoes. I must go to the butcher's, too. We need some meat. We haven't got any meat at all.\n#Person1#: Have we got any beer and wine?\n#Person2#: No, we haven't. And I'm not going to get any!\n#Person1#: I hope that you've got some money.\n#Person2#: I haven't got much.\n#Person1#: Well, I haven't got much either!","summary":"Karen tells Tom they need to buy tea, coffee, sugar, jam, and vegetables but they haven't got much money.","topic":"shopping list"}
{"fname":"train_9299","dialogue":"#Person1#: In 1986, a New Zealander Hackett popularized Bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment. This sport is very challenging. It is a test of people's psychological ability of endurance. Especially when descending, as if they are watching a fast forward tape and when they bounce back, they sway around. The timid people will shrink back at the sight of it. Even if they jump off, they find it hard to avoid screaming with closed eyes. No wonder people give the title'brave'to anyone who jumps off.\n#Person2#: You see, the bungee participants take a deep breath when they stand at the starting spot and then, like diving, their heads are over heels and they jump off into the realm of the combination of heaven and earth. The wind roars at their ears and their bodies rapidly descend. They do not even have enough time to do several gymnastic movements and they are rebounded to the upper air by the cord.\n#Person1#: Entrusting life to the care of a rope indeed requires infinite courage.\n#Person2#: A young French fellow recalled his first bungee experience and said, ' When I fastened the cord and walked to the platform, I was extremely nervous. When I looked down, I was nervous even more. If the cord had broken, I would be knocked to'bakemeat'. However, I knew my worries were unwanted. I was afraid if I retreated others might say something about me. I had to harden my heart and impose my head downward. I only felt wind wiring at my ears. My body rapidly descended. I thought that after only seven or eight seconds I was rebounded to upper air by the cord. In fact it was 30 seconds. Maybe because of my nervousness, I only felt seven or eight seconds. When rebounding to the high altitude, I felt a sudden sense of relief. I did not feel nervous very much, but very comfortable. '\n#Person1#: It is hard to come by in life that you experience this kind of'comfortable'","summary":"#Person1# says a New Zealander Hackett popularized bungee as a commercialized sport of mass entertainment and it is a challenging sport because it tests people's psychological ability of endurance. #Person2# tells #Person1# a young French fellow's bungee experience. He felt nervous at first but after bungee, he felt comfortable.","topic":"discuss bungee"}
{"fname":"train_9300","dialogue":"#Person1#: Merry Christmas!\n#Person2#: Huh?\n#Person1#: I said Merry Christmas! Don't you know that Christmas is almost here?\n#Person2#: It is? Oh, that's nice.\n#Person1#: Huh? Didn't you know? Aren't you excited?\n#Person2#: Actually, I'd forgotten about it.\n#Person1#: Forgotten about it? How could you?\n#Person2#: Because I'm not Christian, I'm Jewish.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know.\n#Person2#: It's all right. There are so many Christians in America that everybody takes it for granted that I'm Christian.\n#Person1#: I guess so. So what do you do around this time of year?\n#Person2#: Well, I'll celebrate Hanukah soon, but that's not as important to us as Christmas is to you. Mainly I'll just enjoy the holiday break.\n#Person1#: Well, would you be horribly offended if I invited you to a Christmas party at my house?\n#Person2#: Not at all. A party is a party. I'll be happy to come.","summary":"#Person1# wishes #Person2# a merry Christmas but #Person2# forgets about it and #Person2# is Jewish. #Person2#'ll celebrate Hanukah soon and #Person1# invites #Person2# to #Person1#'s Christmas party.","topic":"merry Christmas"}
{"fname":"train_9301","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. Where have you come from?\n#Person2#: Bucharest, Romania.\n#Person1#: May I have your passport and form I - 94, please?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: What's the nature of your visit? Business or pleasure?\n#Person2#: Pleasure. I'm visiting my relatives.\n#Person1#: How long are you going to stay in the United States?\n#Person2#: Three weeks.\n#Person1#: What is your occupation?\n#Person2#: I work as an accountant for a Romanian telecommunications company.\n#Person1#: Do you have a return ticket?\n#Person2#: Yes, here it is.\n#Person1#: That's fine. Thanks. Enjoy your trip.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s from Romania. #Person2# is visiting #Person2#'s relatives and will stay in America for three weeks.","topic":"custom check"}
{"fname":"train_9302","dialogue":"#Person1#: Our housing problem is a highly complicated issue.\n#Person2#: It is true. I think we should change some policies.\n#Person1#: Right. Like our LPF program. The mortgage size is linked with the amount of savings households have accumulated on their LPF accounts.\n#Person2#: Indeed, it's unfair. Households with higher salaries receive larger LPF contributions and thus qualify for larger loans. Lower-income households, on the other hand, can only get smaller loans, or perhaps nothing if they could not afford to purchase any housing.\n#Person1#: Like you and me!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the housing policies should change. Rich people get larger loans but lower-income households get smaller loans.","topic":"housing problem"}
{"fname":"train_9303","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kinds of meat are most popular in your country?\n#Person2#: We usually eat chicken, pork and beef. you eat these meat a lot in your country too, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. we also eat mutton.\n#Person2#: I've heard that people in your country like mutton chops.\n#Person1#: That's right, mutton chops taste so good, we eat them with sauce, have you ever tried?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have, I tried once when I visited your country last year, I think they were very tasty. Can you cook them?\n#Person1#: Certainly I can, I'll buy some from butchers'and cook for you next sunday.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll bring a bottle of wine then.","summary":"#Person2# eats chicken, pork, and beef in #Person2#'s country, while #Person1# also eats mutton. #Person1#'ll cook mutton for #Person2#.","topic":"popular meat"}
{"fname":"train_9304","dialogue":"#Person1#: How did you like the fireworks last night?\n#Person2#: I really didn't enjoy them too much. There was such a big crowd that we couldn't get very close.\n#Person1#: I thought you were going early.\n#Person2#: We did, but even though we got there at ten to eight, the park was already filled with lots of people. It was so crowded that we had a hard time finding a place even to stand.\n#Person1#: That's too bad, because the fireworks were really wonderful.\n#Person2#: What did you do? How did you manage to get a good view?\n#Person1#: We went early. We decided to have a picnic so we'd be sure to get there early enough to find a good place.\n#Person2#: I guess that's what I should do next Fourth of July.\n#Person1#: We found a place on top of some rocks where nobody could get in front of us. We could appreciate the fireworks perfectly.\n#Person2#: What did you do about going home? I've never been pushed so much in my whole life!\n#Person1#: Oh, we stayed around for an hour or so, but they ran extra buses until midnight, so we didn't have any problem.\n#Person2#: I think you were lucky. I hope I will be just as lukcy as you next year.\n#Person1#: It wasn't lucky. It was good planning. You'll have to come with us next year.","summary":"#Person2# didn't enjoy the fireworks because it was too crowded and they were far from the fireworks. But #Person1# went there early and got a great spot. #Person1# says it was good planning and invites #Person2# to come with next year.","topic":"enjoy fireworks"}
{"fname":"train_9305","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mike. Where have you been? I didn't see you around these days?\n#Person2#: I was hiding in my office. My boss gave me loads of work to do, and I tried to finish it before my birthday. Anyway, I am done now. Thank goodness! How is everything going with you?\n#Person1#: I'm quite well. You know, tomorrow is Christmas Day. Do you have any plans?\n#Person2#: Well, to tell you the truth, I am more than excited about my birthday, which will come in two days. I am going to visit my parents-in-law with my wife.\n#Person1#: Wow, sounds great.\n#Person2#: Definitely! This is my first time to spend my birthday with them.\n#Person1#: Do they live far away from here?\n#Person2#: A little bit. We planned to take the train, but considering the travel peak, my wife strongly suggested that we go to the airport right after we finish our work this afternoon. How about you? What's your holiday plan?\n#Person1#: Well, our situations are just the opposite. My parents-in-law will come to my house, and they wish to stay at home and have a quiet Christmas Day. So I have to call my friends to cancel our party that will be held in my house.\n#Person2#: You'll experience a quite different and lovely holiday. Enjoy your Christmas!\n#Person1#: Thanks, the same to you!","summary":"Mike was busy recently but he's finished all the work. Mike and his wife will go to his in-laws' to celebrate Mike's birthday, while #Person1#'s in-laws will come to #Person1#'s house to celebrate Christmas.","topic":"holiday plan"}
{"fname":"train_9306","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Miss Smith's secretary.\n#Person2#: Good morning, may I speak to Miss Smith, please?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. She's in conference at the moment. Do you want to leave a message?\n#Person2#: Yes, all right. Can you tell her that Mr. Johnson called? And tell her that the meeting about the Trade Fair is on Thursday 12th at 2 p.m.\n#Person1#: Fine, is there anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes. Could she phone to confirm that she can come before tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Yes, and what number is it?\n#Person2#: 802 9714 Extension 246.\n#Person1#: Fine, I've got that. I'll get the message to her as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"Mr. Johnson calls and asks #Person1# to tell Miss Smith the meeting is on Thursday and wants Smith to call back for confirmation.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9307","dialogue":"#Person1#: What were the things in Britain that you found most strange when you first arrived?\n#Person2#: Well, the first thing is driving on the wrong side of the road..., that would be the- that was very strange because you have this automatic reflex when you go out into the street to look one way and a couple of times I did that and I almost got hit by cars and bikes and all, you know. It's dangerous. It really is dangerous. And you have to teach yourself to look the other way.\n#Person1#: Someone said that Britain and the United States are divided by a common language. Have you had any difficulties with the language here?\n#Person2#: Oh, yeah-tremendous amount of difficulty but I'm starting to pick it up now-all the lingo and slang and all those-but there's definitely a difference.\n#Person1#: Can you give me any example?\n#Person2#: Well, the big-I'd say some of the biggest ones would be the word 'queue' which means in America 'line'. I never heard the word 'queue' before. Um-what you call 'chips', I call 'French fries'. I never heard them called 'chips'. Urn-there's so many-urn-words that are different. Ah-' crisps' which mean ' potato chips' Yeah, that's - we call them 'potato chips' or 'chips' in America. You call them 'crisps' here. So when I heard the word 'chips', I was thinking of 'crisps' and not French fry-you know-it's very confusing but-urn-but just some of the expressions like-er-' mate' you know and 'love'. Those-you know--they're funny. You don't hear them. You don't hear them in America.\n#Person1#: What about with young people-with people your own age-I mean, do you notice differences there?\n#Person2#: I do notice some differences-er-I think-ah-I think the younger people in Britain are-they seem to be-much more radical than the younger people in the United States. I noticed that. Ah-the dress is different. You see a lot of-I see a lot of males here with earring in one of their-in one of their ears. You don't see that in America that much. Somet-maybe here and there, but not, not like you see it here. Ah-so many of the young people wear black-clothing-you know, I don't-you don't see the other colors. At home you see all different types of bright colors-and in England you see so much black. Especially on the women.\n#Person1#: You don't like that?\n#Person2#: Not really. It's just my own preference. I like-I'd rather see different colors here and there-not all-not all one color. Everyone looks like Madonna.\n#Person1#: When you say 'radical'-do you-are you just thinking of clothes or of anything else?\n#Person2#: Um-no, I think-er-radical as in going against the norms-could you say? Not only in clothing but I think in politics too whereas in America-er-you don't find that as much. Oh, also, another difference is the young-er-the younger people are-they're more politically aware on a larger level. See a lot of the-a lot of the Americans- they're aware of-er-government of the United States and maybe a few other countries but not as many countries in Europe or they just have a vague understanding of how those other countries are run-not as widespread. Whereas here, I think that they- er-the kids get to know about how different countries are run at a much younger level and they know all about the United States and how it's run.\n#Person1#: What do you think the reasons are for that?\n#Person2#: Urn-that's a good question-urn-well, I think that the reasons are-just because of the Press. You hear so much about America here that people are-they're into it-they want to know what it's about and how it's run. And so many of our policies in America affect Britain that they want to understand how policies are made and all that and seeing that that doesn't work on the other level like Britain's policies don't-I mean, they can affect us, but not to as great an extent and therefore you don't hear as much about Britain and people don't know as much about it.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about the differences between Britain and the United States. #Person2# says people drive on the wrong side in Britain and there are many differences between British English and American English, like 'queue' and 'line', 'chips' and 'crisps'. #Person2# finds that young people in Britain are much more radical and they wear black more often and they are more politically aware of on a larger scale and they know what's happening in other countries which might be because of the press.","topic":"differences"}
{"fname":"train_9308","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, madam?\n#Person2#: Well, I hope so. You see, I can't find my handbag with my mobile phone and some books in it. I've tried everywhere.\n#Person1#: Were they the only things in the bag?\n#Person2#: Well, no. My front door key as well.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid, madam, we're not having much luck. When did you last have your bag with you?\n#Person2#: I haven't seen it ever since I went shopping this morning. I went by car and stopped outside the tailor's. I had my mobile phone with me then. I think I put it in my bag but I'm not so sure.\n#Person1#: Did you ask the tailor?\n#Person2#: Yes, and I've also been back to the shopping center.\n#Person1#: So you didn't buy anything at the shopping center?\n#Person2#: No. Well, I've checked there...oh, dear. I've been awfully silly. I think I've left the bag there.","summary":"#Person2# lost her handbag with her mobile phone and door key in it. #Person1# helps her recall the places she's been. #Person2# realizes she left it in the shopping center.","topic":"lost and found"}
{"fname":"train_9309","dialogue":"#Person1#: Frank, are you happy? I mean you have a big house and you have a car.\n#Person2#: I don't know, Lisa. A lot of people also have houses and cars.\n#Person1#: You mean you want to have more than other people and this will make you happy?\n#Person2#: Possibly.\n#Person1#: Then you're looking for relative happiness.\n#Person2#: Ok, Lisa, what do you think is happiness?\n#Person1#: Well, through the centuries, people have offered quite different definitions of happiness such as happy people were married women and single men, or happiness meant serf-gratification, or happiness could be achieved by eating less or eating more.\n#Person2#: So happiness is rather elusive?\n#Person1#: I think the happiest people are those who find joy in their daily lives, and who enjoy their friendships, families, work and hobbies.\n#Person2#: You mean they are not bothered by the desire to get something more, something new, something better?\n#Person1#: You couldn't be more correct. One more thing, Frank, if you are happy, you may not be satisfied with your life.\n#Person2#: What do you mean?\n#Person1#: Happiness often means how happy you feel with your life now. Satisfaction often means that people have to take a step back from their lives and look at them in general.","summary":"Frank might feel happy if he has something more than others have. Lisa defines it as relative happiness and Lisa thinks happy people are those who find joy in their daily lives.","topic":"happiness"}
{"fname":"train_9310","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now you've seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get?\n#Person2#: Yes. I thought it was quite interesting, but I don't quite understand the column entitled change. Can you explain what it means?\n#Person1#: Well, I think it means the change from the year before. I am not a mathematician, but I assume the rise from 70p to 90p is a rise of 25 percent.\n#Person2#: Oh yes, I see. And the inflation rate is there for comparison.\n#Person1#: Yes. Why do you think the rise in pocket money is often higher than inflation?\n#Person2#: I am sorry I've no idea. Perhaps parents in Britain are too generous.\n#Person1#: Perhaps they are. But it looks as if children were not better off in 2001 than they were in 2002. That's strange, isn't it? And they seem to have been better off in 2003 than they are now. I wonder why that is.\n#Person2#: Yes, I don't understand that at all.\n#Person1#: Anyway, if you had children, how much pocket money would you give them?\n#Person2#: I don't know. I think I'll probably give them 2 pounds a week.\n#Person1#: Would you? And what would you expect them to do with it?\n#Person2#: Well, out of that, they have to buy some small personal things, but I wouldn't expect them to save to buy their own socks, for example.\n#Person1#: Yes. By the way, do most children in your country get pocket money?\n#Person2#: Yeah, they do.","summary":"#Person1# explains to #Person2# that the column entitled change means the change from the year before. #Person1# and #Person2# don't understand why children were better off in the past. #Person2# might give #Person2#'s children 2 pounds a week if #Person2# has kids.","topic":"pocket money"}
{"fname":"train_9311","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of smoking? \n#Person2#: It's harmful. Not only for yourself but also for others.\n#Person1#: So do you think it should be stopped?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course.\n#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking? \n#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes. \n#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy. \n#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways. \n#Person1#: How about printing a warning on each cigarette packet? \n#Person2#: Maybe it can take effect. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks smoking is harmful and cigarette producing should be stopped. #Person1# suggests printing a warning.","topic":"prevent smoking"}
{"fname":"train_9312","dialogue":"#Person1#: Everything is now. I'm kind of sick of it. \n#Person2#: Each ring has 3 small diamonds inside the band. \n#Person1#: Oooh! One for each of the zeros in 2000! Wow! \n#Person2#: Stop making fun of me. \n#Person1#: So find a guy to marry and you can get one! \n#Person2#: I don't need a guy to buy a wedding ring! \n#Person1#: Oh, I see. You're going to wear one and pretend you're married to try to attract guys. ","summary":"#Person1#'s making fun of #Person2# about a wedding ring.","topic":"wedding ring"}
{"fname":"train_9313","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're not looking happy. What's the matter? \n#Person2#: Oh, nothing special. I'm just a bit tired. \n#Person1#: With the job? \n#Person2#: With everything, with everybody, with all this! \n#Person1#: A good suggestion for you. You need a holiday. \n#Person2#: It wasn't always like this, you know. \n#Person1#: What do you mean? \n#Person2#: Well, I mean. We always do the same thing. There's no variety in our lives. \n#Person1#: You need a holiday. That's what's the matter. \n#Person2#: Certainly, perhaps. ","summary":"#Person2#'s tired of everything and #Person1# suggests #Person2# take a holiday.","topic":"suggestions"}
{"fname":"train_9314","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you? \n#Person2#: I hope so. I'm looking for some material for a paper I'm writing, and I'm not quite sure where to look. \n#Person1#: I'll certainly try to help you. What topic is your paper on? \n#Person2#: My paper is on the influence of television on children. \n#Person1#: There are several possible sources you might use for that topic. I suggest you use the computer and the computer will give you a list of every scientific jounmal that talks about children and television. \n#Person2#: Thank you for you help. ","summary":"#Person1# wants help with #Person2#'s paper about children and television. #Person1# suggests using a computer.","topic":"suggestions"}
{"fname":"train_9315","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Black. I am the new secretary. \n#Person2#: Good morning, Miss White. You are half an hour early. \n#Person1#: I don't want to make a bad impression. \n#Person2#: Come on over. This is your desk, and this is your time card. Be sure to clock in and out before and after you work. \n#Person1#: I will. \n#Person2#: One more thing, keep your desk neat. It's the rule. There is no exception, even the art designers have to keep their desks neat. \n#Person1#: I'll keep that in mind. Does everything on the desk belong to me? \n#Person2#: Not belong. You can use them as long as you work here. When you quit, you'll have to return them to the company. \n#Person1#: What's the extension number for my phone? \n#Person2#: The operator will put all your calls through. You don't have to worry about that. \n#Person1#: Can I make personal phone calls during my office hours? \n#Person2#: Of course you can. Every one has his personal matters to deal with more or less, but don't chat over the phone. What's more, don't let it hinder your work and the company's business. \n#Person1#: I understand. \n#Person2#: When you settle down, I'll show you around and introduce you to the department managers. ","summary":"Mr. Black tells Miss White to clock in and out and keep her desk neat. Miss White can use the items on the desk as long as she works there and she can use the phone to handle personal matters.","topic":"introduction"}
{"fname":"train_9316","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jenny. Are still working? \n#Person2#: Hi, Nancy. Come in please. I'm just putting away on my books. \n#Person1#: So, you are leaving, aren't you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'm going to take a holiday tomorrow. \n#Person1#: How nice! I can see you are busying packing. I'm sorry to interrupt you. \n#Person2#: That's all right. I'm almost finished. Do you need my help? \n#Person1#: Yes, could you please go over this for me? And see if there is any mistake in it? \n#Person2#: Oh. All right I'll read it soon. \n#Person1#: Excuse me for taking your time. \n#Person2#: It's nothing Nancy. ","summary":"Jenny's leaving for a holiday. Nancy asks her to go over a file and find mistakes.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_9317","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like today? \n#Person2#: Let me get a hamburger. \n#Person1#: Do you want cheese on it? \n#Person2#: No cheese. \n#Person1#: Can I get you something to drink? \n#Person2#: Can I get a soda, please? \n#Person1#: What kind do you want? \n#Person2#: I'd like a Sprite. \n#Person1#: Would you like anything else? \n#Person2#: I'd like a bag of Doritos with that. \n#Person1#: Is that all? \n#Person2#: That'll be all. ","summary":"#Person1# orders a hamburger, a Sprite, and Doritos from #Person2#.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_9318","dialogue":"#Person1#: Gee. . . I am so hungry and I can't find any food at home. I want to find something to eat at the convenience store nearh our home. \n#Person2#: Oh! You mean BK convenience store? \n#Person1#: Yup. They offer a variety of sweets and ready-made food. I really want a hot dog and some oden. \n#Person2#: Yeah. I know they have some special offer right now. \n#Person1#: Do you want to come with me? \n#Person2#: Why not? Ineed some stationery. I run out of some paper and ball point pens. \n#Person3#: Welcome to BK \n#Person1#: You can go to the aisle next to the snacks section. There are some basic stationery. Go and look whether you can find anything you want. \n#Person2#: OK! Let me check it out. \n#Person1#: I will go to the food bar area. I want to buy a hot dog, a tea egg, and some oden. \n#Person2#: Do you want me to get some drink for you? The stationery section is right next to the fridge. \n#Person1#: OK. I want a bottle of coke. \n#Person2#: Can you get a pack of cigarettes for me? \n#Person1#: No problem, I'll get you a pack when I check out at the counter. I also want to pay my telephone bill. ","summary":"#Person1# is hungry so #Person1# and #Person2# go to BK convenience store. #Person2# goes to the aisle and #Person1# buys some food and drinks. #Person1# will buy cigarettes for #Person2# and pay #Person1#'s bill.","topic":"convenient store"}
{"fname":"train_9319","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Susan, how's it going?\n#Person2#: Terrible. I'm really unhappy at Pat, the house owner. When I came home yesterday, the front door was wide open. The cat was hiding in the closet. And there was Pat. He came to change the pipe. But he didn't even tell me that he was coming. He does this all the time. last month, one day I was throwing a dinner party for 8 people, when I went out for a minute to buy some wine, Pat came to repair the broken light in my bedroom. I nearly had a heart attack when I walked in and found him there.\n#Person1#: At least he fixed the light.\n#Person2#: But it's terrible not knowing when Pat is going to show up.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Pat, the house owner, often shows up in #Person2#'s place without noticing #Person2# beforehand, which makes #Person2# unhappy.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_9320","dialogue":"#Person1#: Miss Robertson, for the past 3 weeks, I've been getting complaints about your work.\n#Person2#: Uh...What do you mean? What kind of complaints?\n#Person1#: Well, your supervisor told me you're turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late. You're often absent from staff meetings and you haven't been getting along with your colleagues.\n#Person2#: Look, Mr. Travers, I can explain.\n#Person1#: Miss Robertson, I know you have been with us for a while now. But this business is changing fast. We need people who can keep up and work as a team.\n#Person2#: Mr. Travers, my mother was just diagnosed with stomach cancer. I've been spending all my time outside of work at the hospital with her, and I even had to leave work early because she went into emergency surgery and I had to sign some papers. I've been so exhausted and then Morrison from accounting made a joke the other day about cancer victims losing their hair and...\n#Person1#: Oh, I had no idea, Miss Robertson.\n#Person2#: I know my work is suffered these past few weeks, but I promise I will make up for it.\n#Person1#: Listen. Why don't you take a couple of days off. It's much more important that you be with your mother while she is recovering.\n#Person2#: Really, sir? Thank you so much.\n#Person1#: My pleasure. And I'll have a word with Morrison. That kind of talk has no place in this office.","summary":"Mr. Travers tells Miss Robertson that her work got some complaints. Robertson explains that her mother has stomach cancer and she's exhausted but Morrison made jokes about cancer victims. Travers suggests she take some days off and will talk to Morrison.","topic":"work-life balance"}
{"fname":"train_9321","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have got our own home, it must be wonderful to live by ourselves.\n#Person2#: I have been looking forward to it since we got married.\n#Person1#: Here I have a dressing table of my own.\n#Person2#: Oh, the room is so small. I thought it would be a lot bigger.\n#Person1#: So did I. After all, it's a new one. It's our own house. That's what really matters, is that right? Let's put the chairs in front of the fireplace.\n#Person2#: Umm, but we should first consider where to put the bed. It is the biggest piece of furniture.\n#Person1#: Well let's put it over there and the chairs near the window.\n#Person2#: All right, then you can draw and I can read by the window.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are happy they have their own home and #Person1# suggests putting bed there and the chairs near the window.","topic":"new home"}
{"fname":"train_9322","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Mr. Brown. I'm planning to take 3 weeks leave in January.\n#Person2#: 3 weeks. You know we will be so busy next month. Could you put it off until February?\n#Person1#: Sorry, I can't. Mr. Brown, I have already finished my work for next month.\n#Person2#: I see, you want to travel abroad or prepare for your wedding.\n#Person1#: Not really. I want to go to see my parents in China. We celebrate the Spring Festival in January this year. And it's our tradition to have a family reunion then.\n#Person2#: Alright. I'll do my best to meet your request.\n#Person1#: That's very kind of you. Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: No problem. By the way, when you're in China, would you buy a glass face for my wife?\n#Person1#: Of course, I'd be happy to. I remember her hobby.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mr. Brown for three weeks off because #Person1#'ll unite with #Person1#'s parents in China. Mr. Brown asks #Person1# to buy a glass face for his wife.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_9323","dialogue":"#Person1#: My mom thinks that we should name the baby after her. What do you think?\n#Person2#: I think your mom is a little too selfish. Plus, I don't really think Betty Betson sounds like a name I'd want to have.\n#Person1#: OK, I just had to ask. I didn't like the idea much either. I really love the name Laura, though.\n#Person2#: That's nice but I think we should give her a really strong name so she stuff. How about Helga or Josephine?\n#Person1#: Those names make me think of unattractive women. Elga sounds like a lady who could carry me under her arm.\n#Person2#: That's the idea. I don't want anyone thinking they can mess with my daughter. I want her to be able to stand up to people, especially any boys who might try to look at her.\n#Person1#: I don't think a name has that much power, dear.\n#Person2#: OK, I see your point. I'll just have to take care of the boys myself. I know this baby is going to be beautiful.\n#Person1#: That's right. Let's not give her an ugly name. How about something more elegant like Victoria?\n#Person2#: I like that.","summary":"#Person1#'s mom wants #Person1# to name the baby after her but #Person2# doesn't like the idea. #Person2# wants to give her a strong name but #Person1# doesn't like it. They eventually decide to call her Victoria.","topic":"name a baby"}
{"fname":"train_9324","dialogue":"#Person1#: What time is it?\n#Person2#: Ten to nine.\n#Person1#: Your watch is ten minutes slow. So it's should be nine sharp. I'm gonna be late again. What will be my excuse this time? It should be set the alarm for seven thirty.\n#Person2#: Don't cry over spilled milk, Fred? Could you stay with me a few minutes?\n#Person1#: What? Why? What's wrong with you?\n#Person2#: I just hate being alone at home with nothing to do about listen to the clock ticking.It ' s so lonely and boring. My sickness makes it worse. When will I recover?\n#Person1#: You will be fine in the couple of month, just be patient. I've got to woke now, I'll be late.\n#Person2#: You only care about your work.\n#Person1#: Sorry, baby, you are everything to me. all I do just for our family.\n#Person2#: Stay just a few minutes longer, OK?\n#Person1#: OK, I'll leave at 9:15, Is that all right?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I'll spent more time with you in the future, Dina.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"Fred is in a hurry to work but Dina asks him to stay with her longer because she hates being alone and is sick. Fred compromises to stay for another 15 minutes.","topic":"ask for stay"}
{"fname":"train_9325","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, madam. Is there anything I can do for you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I spent so much time sightseeing here. It is already so late now. I am afraid I can't catch the last bus back to downtown.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. I will try to get a taxi for you. You can take it to the bus station.\n#Person2#: I am very grateful to your help.\n#Person1#: Don't mention it. It is my duty.\n#Person2#: Thanks again.","summary":"#Person1# will try to get a taxi for #Person2# to a bus station to catch the last bus downtown.","topic":"help"}
{"fname":"train_9326","dialogue":"#Person1#: Taxi!\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to?\n#Person1#: Wangfujing, please!\n#Person2#: All right.\n#Person1#: Oh, I like the music on your radio. It's nice.\n#Person2#: Thank you! I always tune to this program when driving. So what's your favorite program?\n#Person1#: I like Winner's English very much. You know the Beijing Olympic Games is right around the corner. We should learn English Well. It's on FM 96.6, China Business Radio. You can get it on your radio too.\n#Person2#: But I don't speak English at all.\n#Person1#: That's OK. The program is especially for the beginners like us.\n#Person2#: Really? When is it on?\n#Person1#: It begins at 6:40 every morning, and it goes for 20 minutes.\n#Person2#: Thank you so much. I'll try and catch that.\n#Person1#: The radio has brought us lots of convenience.\n#Person2#: Yes, I can also learn about the traffic condition through it.\n#Person1#: With the development of the society and technology, radio is nearly everywhere.\n#Person2#: So we should take the advantage of it.","summary":"#Person1# calls a taxi and likes music on #Person2#'s radio. #Person1# recommends Winner's English to #Person2# to learn English. Both of them agree the radio brings them lots of conveniences.","topic":"radio"}
{"fname":"train_9327","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow, this is amazing. I'm glad we've come here. So cool.\n#Person2#: I always love skiing. You know, it's a cool game for cool people. Stay with me and you will be cool, too.\n#Person1#: Hey, look over there. It seems that there is something interesting going on. Let's go and have a look.\n#Person2#: Sure. It's probably the skiing show. Adam told me there were many skiing clubs whose members put on shows to attract more visitors.\n#Person1#: See that. It's so dangerous. My mom would never allow me to do that.\n#Person2#: Hey, don't be so pathetic. It's a maximal sports show. What else can they do to attract more visitors? Stop all this fuss and enjoy the show.\n#Person1#: You are right. But what if the avalanche happened?\n#Person2#: They are all very experienced and great skiers. So I suppose the chance for them to be buried by an avalanche is slim.\n#Person1#: Anyway, the show is breathtaking. By the way, where did they get so much snow in here?\n#Person2#: Don't you know that? Are you kidding me?\n#Person1#: Hey, not everyone is as lucky as you to have a father who is a scientist.\n#Person2#: Sorry. Well, they have the most advanced snowmaking machine.\n#Person1#: Do you think the snowmaking may cause pollution?\n#Person2#: It's possible. But the boss here said they were doing whatever they can.\n#Person1#: It's a good thing. OK, let's go skiing.\n#Person2#: Here we go.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# happen to see a skiing show when they are skiing. #Person1# thinks it's breathtaking but worries the avalanche happens. #Person2# tells the chance is slim and says there is a snowmaking machine to make snow though may cause pollution.","topic":"skiing"}
{"fname":"train_9328","dialogue":"#Person1#: Taxi!\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. Where to?\n#Person1#: The city square, please.\n#Person2#: Are you in a hurry?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have to be there to meet a friend at 5 thirty pm. So we're sure we can get there on time?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not, sir. Generally we can, but you know how it is in the rush hour now.\n#Person1#: I see. Here's the extra 5 $ for you if you can get me there on time.\n#Person2#: All right. I'll do my best.\n#Person1#: Oh.we made it. Thank you. How much do I own you?\n#Person2#: The reading on the kilometer is 12 $.\n#Person1#: Here's the money, keep the changes, please.\n#Person2#: Do you need a receipt?\n#Person1#: No, thank you.","summary":"#Person1# hurries to get to the city square and #Person2# gets #Person1# there on time, so #Person2# gets the extra money promised by #Person1#.","topic":"taxi"}
{"fname":"train_9329","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go to the animal shelter.\n#Person2#: What do you want to do?\n#Person1#: I want to get a puppy for my son.\n#Person2#: That will make him so happy.\n#Person1#: I'll get him one of those little dogs.\n#Person2#: One that won't grow up too big.\n#Person1#: And eat too much.\n#Person2#: Do you know which one he would like?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, I took him there yesterday. He showed me one that he really liked.\n#Person2#: I bet you had to drag him away.\n#Person1#: He wanted to take it home yesterday.\n#Person2#: I wonder what he'll name it.","summary":"#Person1# will get a puppy for #Person1#'s son which he showed the love yesterday, and #Person2# wonder the puppy's name.","topic":"get a puppy"}
{"fname":"train_9330","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is this a duty-free shop?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I want to buy some specialties. Can you recommend me some?\n#Person2#: Sure. I strongly advise you to buy a bottle of perfume and a lighter.\n#Person1#: Fine. They look nice. I will take both of them.\n#Person2#: May I have a look at your passport, please?","summary":"#Person1# buys a bottle of perfume and a lighter as #Person2# recommends in a duty-free shop.","topic":"duty-free shop"}
{"fname":"train_9331","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' m taking BA fright 123 to London. Can you tell me where the reporting desk is, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, Madam. The reporting desk for the British Airway's flight to London is over there.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much. Is this the desk for BA flight 123 to London?\n#Person2#: Yes, this is the right desk. Have you any luggage?\n#Person1#: The suitcase, that ' s all. Except my handbag. Of course.\n#Person2#: Would you please put you suitcase on the scales? You needn ' t weigh your handbag.\n#Person1#: Is there a receipt?\n#Person2#: Yes. I ' ll attach your baggage receipt to your ticket.\n#Person1#: What must I do next?\n#Person2#: You must go to immigration to the departure lounge.","summary":"#Person2# guides #Person1# to weigh her suitcase and tells her to go to the departure lounge for BA flight 123 to London.","topic":"airport"}
{"fname":"train_9332","dialogue":"#Person1#: Does it look too big?\n#Person2#: It looks like it was made just for you.\n#Person1#: Yes, I like it. I'm going to get it.\n#Person2#: How would you like to pay for it?\n#Person1#: Here's my credit card.\n#Person2#: Now, if you'll just sign here.\n#Person1#: Yes. Here you are.\n#Person2#: So long. Have a nice weekend.","summary":"#Person1# pays for something #Person2# thinks suitable for #Person1# by credit card.","topic":"buy something"}
{"fname":"train_9333","dialogue":"#Person1#: I usually bowl with an eight ball. I like the control of a light ball. I can spin it more, so that the ball hooks.\n#Person2#: Well. I like them a little heavier. I don't have as much control, usually bowling straight, but the extra momentum compensates for that.\n#Person1#: Well, let's see which technique is better. I think I'll go up first. . . Yes! I hit a strike. I knocked them all down on my first bowl.\n#Person2#: Well done. You got them all. You get 10 points and your next two bowls are added to this frame's score. I'II dry my ball off and try to knock them all down as well.\n#Person1#: Good start. You knocked eight pins down. But you are left with a 7, 10 split. Unless you can bowl a UFO-ball on this bowl, it is going to be impossible.\n#Person2#: I certainly can try. . . No! It went straight through the wickets.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# share their different techniques about bowling and decide to try which is better. #Person1# knocks all the ball down but #Person2#'s ball goes straight through the wickets.","topic":"bowling"}
{"fname":"train_9334","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! I can't believe I'm standing here!\n#Person2#: What are you so excited about?\n#Person1#: I'm standing in front of an exquisite work of art!\n#Person2#: What's the big deal? It's just a picture of some woman.\n#Person1#: I've seen it so many times in books, but I never imagined I'd get to see it in person.\n#Person2#: There are tons of other paintings that I think are better.\n#Person1#: Maybe so, but do you have any idea how much this one is worth?\n#Person2#: No, how much is it worth?\n#Person1#: About 80 million dollars.\n#Person2#: Whoa.","summary":"#Person1# is seeing an art painting in person and tells #Person2# it worths about 80 million dollars.","topic":"painting"}
{"fname":"train_9335","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Mark.\n#Person2#: Oh, hi Stacy.\n#Person1#: How was your summer vacation?\n#Person2#: I worked over the summer at a restaurant. Have to make tuition money, right? What did you do?\n#Person1#: I took summer school. I withdrew from two of my classes last year so I wanted to make them up.\n#Person2#: So are you officially a junior now?\n#Person1#: Yeah. And I have 5 credits to spare. I only needed to take 10 credits over the summer, but I took 15 because the price was the same.\n#Person2#: That makes sense. So where is Nicole?\n#Person1#: She dropped out of school completely.\n#Person2#: Really? Why?\n#Person1#: She worked at a startup company as an intern and since the business did well, they asked her if she wanted to work full time.\n#Person2#: Wow. She's so lucky. She doesn't have a degree and she already has a job.\n#Person1#: It sounds good now, but I'm traditional. I want the degree, so I wouldn't have accepted the offer.\n#Person2#: Do you know how much they are paying her?\n#Person1#: I don't know. But I bet it must have been a good offer, or she wouldn't have accepted it.","summary":"Mark worked over the summer at a restaurant to make tuition money and Stacy took the summer school to make classes up. They talk about Nicole who dropped out of school but received a full-time job offer.","topic":"summer vacation"}
{"fname":"train_9336","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. You are really a regular customer here. May I ask you why you come here so often?\n#Person2#: I'm a newspaper columnist. I write comments for a living. I enjoy working in a coffeehouse.\n#Person1#: I see. But isn't it a bit too noisy?\n#Person2#: I don't mind. By contrast, I quite like the circumstances, as I can see a variety of people here, who can always give me tremendous inspiration. And the most important thing is coffee as it is my life.\n#Person1#: I can see that. Then what is your favorite coffee?\n#Person2#: Irish coffee is my favorite. But I can drink any other. I'm not particular on it.\n#Person1#: All right. Would you make coffee yourself when you are at home?\n#Person2#: Not very often. Making coffee is a bit troublesome. Most of the time, I just buy takeout at Starbucks. And also, I quite like instant coffee.\n#Person1#: I think instant coffee is becoming more and more popular. Though its taste is not perfect, it's really cheap and convenient.\n#Person2#: Exactly. Nescafe is the world's favorite coffee. People love it all over the world?\n#Person1#: Which country makes the best coffee in the world?\n#Person2#: Many people think Brazil makes the best coffee. Brazil exports a lot of coffee. But I love Irish coffee. So it's hard to say. Just depends on your taste.\n#Person1#: I agree. I heard in the western countries, almost everyone likes coffee. Is that true?\n#Person2#: Yes. No doubt about that. For us, coffee is more a living style rather than a simple drink. I heard Chinese people don't drink that much coffee.\n#Person1#: No, we don't, especially the old people. But more and more young people fall for coffee.\n#Person2#: I suppose so. That's probably why there are so many wonderful coffeehouses in China now.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys working in a coffeehouse as a newspaper columnist and says #Person2# likes Irish coffee the most. They share opinions on coffee. #Person2# thinks coffee is more a living style than a simple drink for western people and #Person1# says more and more young Chinese fall for coffee.","topic":"coffee"}
{"fname":"train_9337","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's all the security check about, Jimmy? Does it mean the bar may be a dangerous place?\n#Person2#: No, of course not. Just in case. Nothing to worry about. Don't you also do this in China?\n#Person1#: I don't know. Maybe the same. Actually, this is my first time being in a bar.\n#Person2#: Oh, then it's my honor to be here with you. I can see now why you've been so curious about the bar. You like this place?\n#Person1#: Sure. I love this place, especially the decoration. So tasteful!\n#Person2#: Yeah. Other than that, the real feature is the excellent drinks. Can I have your ticket?\n#Person1#: Here it is. But, what for? We're already in.\n#Person2#: Well, with the ticket, you can get a free drink. What would you like? Orange juice?\n#Person1#: Yes, orange juice will be fine for me. But how can you get the drink? It's so crowded there around the counter. You can barely move.\n#Person2#: I'll show you how. The bar tenders know whose turn it is. And also, I can snap my fingers to catch his attention.\n#Person1#: Cool. Thanks. ( Jimmy brings May a glass of orange juice. )\n#Person2#: Oh, fresh juice, I love it. Well, I heard American people love hanging out in bars. Is that true?\n#Person1#: Not everyone. But a lot of people do, especially the young. It's a fine place to spend an evening with friends or to make some new friends.\n#Person2#: Interesting. Hey, look over there. The dance floor is already packed with people. Oh, the girl in red dances great.\n#Person1#: Yeah, a dancing queen. Wanna go and join them?\n#Person2#: Maybe later. I wanna take some photos first.\n#Person1#: OK. Let me help you to hold the drink.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"May comes to a bar for the first time with Jimmy. Jimmy gets her free orange juice with her ticket and they talk about the bar culture in America. Then Jimmy and May see the people on the dance floor and plan to join them after Jimmy takes some photos.","topic":"in a bar"}
{"fname":"train_9338","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike, what are you doing tonight?\n#Person2#: Nothing special. I just want to get plastered.\n#Person1#: I don't feel like drinking tonight. I'm gonna hang out at YY's.\n#Person2#: YY's? That place is boring. How about Xara's? It's real classy, and they keep the place spin and span.\n#Person1#: Yeah, but it's expensive. Nah, I'm going to YY's.\n#Person2#: On second thought, I think I'll join you.\n#Person1#: They'Ve just renovated the place. You may be surprised.\n#Person2#: Wow, they really went to town on this place!\n#Person1#: Quite a difference, huh?\n#Person2#: Sure is. Waiter, bring us two drafts, please.\n#Person1#: Ah hah. Thought you were't drinking.\n#Person2#: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.","summary":"Mike suggests going to Xara's tonight while #Person2# insists on going to YY's. Finally Mike joins #Person2# and orders two drafts.","topic":"hang out"}
{"fname":"train_9339","dialogue":"#Person1#: He has lots of hobbies.\n#Person2#: And he's always busy with his pictures and roses.\n#Person1#: He's won a dozen prizes for his pictures and roses.\n#Person2#: But as for his business in the city. . .\n#Person1#: He lets his cousins look after his business.\n#Person2#: He sounds more like an artist than a businessman.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about a businessman's hobbies.","topic":"a businessman's hobbies"}
{"fname":"train_9340","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would love to be famous and have thousands of adoring fans.\n#Person2#: Really? I'm not sure that I would like all the attention. There have been numerous cases of paparazzi interfering with star's private live in recent years.\n#Person1#: I love being photographed! If I were famous, I'd do interviews for all the top magazines, like cosmo and elle.\n#Person2#: I wouldn't mind having my photo taken a few times or being interviewed once or twice, but it would get tedious after a while. Imagine the things the gossip columnists would write about you.\n#Person1#: No-one really believes gossip columnists.\n#Person2#: I think you'll find that many people believe what they read in gossip columns. You'd also have to be very careful about every word you said. If you appeared on a chat show and said something silly, it\n#Person1#: I think you're right about that. I'd need a good manager to be my spokesperson. I could do a lot of charity work, which would help a lot of people.\n#Person2#: That's a great idea. Which charities would you support?\n#Person1#: I love children, as you know, so probably a children's charity.\n#Person2#: You'd have to remember that anything you said or did might reflect on the charity, so you'd really need to be very careful. Anyway, I'd be the first to buy your posters and I'd attend your first book -\n#Person1#: Thanks, but actually I was hoping I could ask you to write my biography.","summary":"#Person1# would love to be famous and enjoy being photographed and interviewed. While #Person2# thinks these would get tedious and reminds #Person1# to be careful with the gossip columnists. #Person1# would support children's charity and hope #Person2# to write #Person1#'s biography.","topic":"being famous"}
{"fname":"train_9341","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.\n#Person2#: Oh, never mind. I am just going to do the laundry today.\n#Person1#: I want to apologize. Is there anything can do for you?\n#Person2#: It really doesn't matter at all. I never did like it anyway.","summary":"#Person1# apologizes for spilling coffee on the tablecloth and #Person2#'ll do the laundry.","topic":"do the laundry"}
{"fname":"train_9342","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good day, Madam. What service do you require today?\n#Person2#: I'd like some info about your Payroll Services, please.\n#Person1#: It's possible to sign an agreement with us, and then we can pay your staff directly. That is called an Entrustment Agreement.\n#Person2#: I see. How is it paid? I mean, what payment methods are possible?\n#Person1#: We can transfer the funds each month, at your request, into each employee's account. It is possible to pay in cash or to pay directly to the employee's savings account, no matter which bank they do business with.\n#Person2#: That sounds pretty good. Tell me, must we use the same payment method for all of our employees?\n#Person1#: Not at all. We can adjust the payment methods depending on the requirement of each employee.\n#Person2#: That sounds just perfect. I'll talk things over with some colleagues and get back to you. Thank you very much for the information.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# about Payroll Services, and #Person2# recommends the Entrustment Agreement, which can adjust the payment methods depending on each employee. #Person1# will decide after talking over with colleagues.","topic":"payroll service"}
{"fname":"train_9343","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many parking tickets have you gotten before?\n#Person2#: I've gotten a few parking tickets before.\n#Person1#: How many?\n#Person2#: Only about five or six.\n#Person1#: Have you paid off your parking tickets?\n#Person2#: Yes, I paid my fines.\n#Person1#: How much do you have to pay for the ticket?\n#Person2#: If I remember correctly, it's about $ 130.\n#Person1#: That's a lot of money.\n#Person2#: I got one the other day.\n#Person1#: Well, you better make sure you pay it off.\n#Person2#: I may just go to the DMV today, so I can pay the fine.","summary":"#Person2# got parking tickets fine up to $130 before. #Person1# reminds #Person2# the fine and #Person2# will go to the DMW to pay today.","topic":"parking ticket"}
{"fname":"train_9344","dialogue":"#Person1#: Credit Services, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'd like to apply for a credit card with you.\n#Person1#: Would that be our standard card, our gold card, or our platinum card?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm not sure. What's the difference?\n#Person1#: Well, the standard card has a lower credit limit, that's 20, 000 RIB, whereas with the platinum card you can have a credit limit of 80, 000 RIB.\n#Person2#: Why such a big difference?\n#Person1#: It's all about credit rating and salary. If your credit rating and your salary are high enough, we can offer you the platinum card.\n#Person2#: My salary is pretty high and I've never had a problem with my credit rating in the past. Are there any perks of the platinum card?\n#Person1#: Yes, we have contracts with various luxury shops and health clubs, where if you use the card to purchase items from them, you can get some healthy discounts.\n#Person2#: That's great ; my health club membership is about to expire.","summary":"#Person1# offers the standard card, gold card and platinum card. #Person2#'s salary is pretty high and there's no problem with #Person2#'s credit ratings so #Person2# could apply for the platinum card.","topic":"apply for cards"}
{"fname":"train_9345","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, this is certainly a nice place, Mr. Taylor. What sort of public transportation is nearby?\n#Person2#: Please, call my John. Well, there's a subway stop and bus station just around the corner. Do you have children?\n#Person1#: Yes, two.\n#Person2#: Well, in that case, the schools in this area are very good.\n#Person1#: We send our kids to private school, but that's good to know too.\n#Person2#: Oh, well. As far as other conveniences in the neighborhood, there's a grocery store just up the block, and there's lots of little shops nearby.\n#Person1#: Great. Well, we'll have to think about it, but the place looks great.\n#Person2#: Here's my card, just give me a call if you're interested.","summary":"John tells #Person1# there's a subway stop, a bus station, good schools, and shops nearby. #Person1#'ll think about the place.","topic":"introduce a place"}
{"fname":"train_9346","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I help you on your new project?\n#Person2#: I have a need for help with writing and also a need for help with the computer work. Which would you prefer?\n#Person1#: I want to help with both.\n#Person2#: That would be wonderful. Sometimes we will be working together and sometimes independently. Would that be OK?\n#Person1#: Most of the time that is what I prefer.\n#Person2#: We start on Monday. Can you be there?\n#Person1#: I am not sure yet.\n#Person2#: I need your background information before the meeting.\n#Person1#: I will do that.\n#Person2#: I'll enjoy working with you. Have a great day!","summary":"#Person1# offers #Person2# help with writing and computer work for the new project. #Person2# needs #Person1#'s background information.","topic":"offer help"}
{"fname":"train_9347","dialogue":"#Person1#: What should I do when I find a job?\n#Person2#: There are a few considerations. Is this a part-time or full-time job?\n#Person1#: Does it make a difference?\n#Person2#: Basically, you really don't need to do much of anything. On the Continued Claim Form, you will note that you now have a new job and also note what you are earning.\n#Person1#: If I get work for a few weeks, will I be terminated from EDD?\n#Person2#: You will not mess up your job benefits by taking work. You can always come back and notify EDD that you are once again in need of assistance.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# to note the new job and salary on the Continued Claim Form. #Person1# can notify EDD if in need of assistance.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_9348","dialogue":"#Person1#: China is now a member of world trade organization. As a member of TO, China will have to make some changes in its economic policies so that it can follow the routines practiced by other TO members. Is it fair to China, do you think?\n#Person2#: It's a hard question, but I'm sure the reexamination of China's economic policies in the past may lead us to a right answer to the question. After the establishment of new China, our government employed numerous economics policies to stimulate the growth of China's economy. These policies, however, favored our domestic enterprises and protected them from international competition and these policies have contributed a lot to the rapid growth of both China economy and our domestic enterprises. After China's entry into TO, Chinese domestic enterprises will have to compete with their foreign counterparts. This new situation entails some changes of Chinese economic policies. These changes will spur Chinese enterprises to strengthen their competitiveness in the long run.\n#Person1#: We can infer that the non-discrimination principle is one of the most important principles of TO agreement. This principle requires equal treatment of domestic and foreign enterprise. Does the principle also apply to domestic enterprise of different ownerships?\n#Person2#: Yes, it does. Domestic enterprises of different ownerships enjoy equal rights for the non-discrimination principle grants equal rights to enterprises, regardless of their nationality and ownership. I have found that although changes of China's economic policies are numerous, these changes are largely based on the most important economic principle ot TO agreement-non-discrimination principle. Such an understanding of principle of the changes may help us not only to have a good insight into the changes but also to foresee the tendency of the new changes of China's economic policies.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the old economic policies stimulate the growth of China's economy and protect Chinese enterprise from global competition. But after China entered TO, it's necessary to change the economic policies. #Person1# says the TO's principle requires equal treatment of domestic and foreign enterprise and #Person2# adds the principle applies to the enterprise of different ownerships.","topic":"policy changes"}
{"fname":"train_9349","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, sir?\n#Person2#: What have you got this morning?\n#Person1#: Fruit juice, cakes and refreshments, and everything.\n#Person2#: I'd like to have a glass of tomato juice, please.\n#Person1#: Any cereal, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, a dish of cream of wheat.\n#Person1#: And eggs?\n#Person2#: Yes, bacon and eggs with buttered toast. I like my bacon very crisp.\n#Person1#: How do you want your eggs?\n#Person2#: Fried, please.\n#Person1#: Anything more, sir?\n#Person2#: No, that's enough. T hank you.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order tomato juice, a dish of cream of wheat, bacon, and fried eggs.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_9350","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for some black pumps to go with my evening gown. Could you show me what you have?\n#Person2#: Sure, we have several different styles you may choose. How high of a heel do you want?\n#Person1#: Not to high, maybe an inch or an inch in the half would be the best.\n#Person2#: In that case, I might have just the pair for you. Look at these, they were made in Italy, the leather is very soft, so your toes will not get pinched. You can tell just by looking at it that it was superbly made.\n#Person1#: Those are beautiful. Do you have any in a size six?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do, we also have this same style in dark blue and red.\n#Person1#: No, thank you. I'm just looking for a black pair.\n#Person2#: Let me go to the back and get them. I'll be right back.","summary":"#Person1#'s looking for black pumps and #Person2# recommends one pair made in Italy. #Person1# thinks it's beautiful and #Person2#'ll get it for #Person1#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9351","dialogue":"#Person1#: When can I have your firm C. I. F. prices, that is to say, the final offer, Mr. London?\n#Person2#: We'll have them worked out by this evening and let you have them tomorrow morning. Would you be free to come by then?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'll be here tomorrow morning at 10.\n#Person2#: Perfect. Our offer remains open for 3 days.\n#Person1#: I don't need that long to make up my mind. If your prices are agreeable and if I can get the commission I want, I can place the order right away.\n#Person2#: I'm sure you'll find our price most favorable. Elsewhere prices for hardware have gone up tremendously in recent years. Our prices haven't changed much.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. As I'Ve just said, I hope to conclude some substantial business with you.\n#Person2#: We shall be very pleased. Is there anything else I can do for you, Mrs. Anderson?\n#Person1#: I'm buying for chain department stores in Canada. They are also interested in Egyptian carpets. Could you introduce me to the person in charge of this line?\n#Person2#: Certainly, I'll make an appointment for you with Mr. Jordan of the Egypt National Native Produce and Animal By-products Import and Export Corporation.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"Mr. London'll give Mrs. Anderson the final offer tomorrow and Anderson'll place the order right away if the price is reasonable. Anderson's buying for chain department stores and London'll introduce Mr.Jordan in charge of it to her.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_9352","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening.\n#Person2#: Good evening. We've a reservation for a table for four. My name is Tim.\n#Person1#: Let me check the list. Yes, we do have a reservation under Mr. Tim.\n#Person2#: But there is a change in the number of people. There are seven of us. Three of my friends are coming soon.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. Follow me, please. What do you think of the table in the center of the dining room?\n#Person2#: Well, it's a window table that we've booked.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but you see, all the tables by the window are small, with up to 4 seats.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. We'll have to make up with the center one.\n#Person1#: Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Tim.\n#Person2#: If a Mr. Wu comes to look for me, just take him here.\n#Person1#: Yes, I will.","summary":"Tim reserved a table for four but another three friends will come. #Person2# suggests changing the table to the center and Tim takes it.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_9353","dialogue":"#Person1#: Fred, we're gonna have a meeting after half an hour. Have you got it?\n#Person2#: Is that true? I can't believe it. There are always some meetings in this company.\n#Person1#: Hush! The wall has ears, you know.\n#Person2#: But, my overwork has not done yet. And it is driving me crazy.\n#Person1#: My boy. I give you my sympathy to you. However, this meeting is said to be extremely important, so we have to attend it.\n#Person2#: What's the meeting for?\n#Person1#: It is to give honors and promotions to some colleagues who made outstanding performance last year.\n#Person2#: I will be there after 20 minutes.","summary":"#Person1# reminds Fred of the meeting but Fred hasn't done the overwork. #Person1# shows sympathy and says the meeting is important.","topic":"attend a meeting"}
{"fname":"train_9354","dialogue":"#Person1#: One thing I love our boss for is that he always knows when to give you a pay raise without being asked for.\n#Person2#: Really? How can he be so sure about the timing?\n#Person1#: He just knows either by your excellent performance at work or by the annual review.\n#Person2#: Well. This must save lots of employees from worrying about how to write a salary increase letter. You know how tough it is. Do all the employees receive the same pay increase annually?\n#Person1#: Actually not! Our company pays for performance.\n#Person2#: I like this system. It will encourage the best employees and motivate those who want to make a change at work.","summary":"#Person1# says #Person1#'s boss always knows when to give employees pay raise according to their performances and #Person2# likes the system.","topic":"pay raise"}
{"fname":"train_9355","dialogue":"#Person1#: You have been doing a great job this year and I am very satisfied with your work.\n#Person2#: I am very happy to know my work could be recognized by you and our company.\n#Person1#: Based on your contribution, I would like to give you a pay raise. Your monthly salary will be increased by 800 Yuan. This increase includes an 80 % married increase based on your achievements and increase responsibilities and then the additional 20 % increase were reflecting the changes in cost of living.\n#Person2#: I really appreciate it. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# a pay raise because #Person2# does a great job. #Person2#'s happy and appreciates it.","topic":"pay raise"}
{"fname":"train_9356","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir.\n#Person2#: Good morning. I wonder if you can help. I've lost my coat.\n#Person1#: Where did you lose it, sir?\n#Person2#: Er... I left it on the.., urn.., underground yesterday morning.\n#Person1#: Can you describe it?\n#Person2#: Well, it's a full-length brown overcoat with a check pattern on it. It's got a wide belt, and one of those thick furry collars that keep your ears warm. It's a very nice coat, actually.\n#Person1#: Hmm. I'm afraid we haven't got anything like that, sir. Sorry.\n#Person2#: Well, to tell you the truth, I lost another coat last week on the bus. It's a three quarter length coat - it's grey, with big black button and a black belt.\n#Person1#: Sorry, sir. Nothing like that.\n#Person2#: And only this morning I left my white raincoat in a park. It's got a silk lining...\n#Person1#: Look, sir. I'm a busy woman. If you really need a coat so badly, there's a very good second-hand clothes shop just round the comer.","summary":"#Person1# lost a full-length coat yesterday morning, a three-quarter-length coat last week, and a white raincoat this morning. #Person2# never saw them and suggests he go to a second-hand clothes shop.","topic":"lost and found"}
{"fname":"train_9357","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Silk Branch, Who is calling?\n#Person2#: This is Brown speaking. May I speak to Miss Li?\n#Person1#: Speaking, please. This is Li.\n#Person2#: Good afternoon, Miss Li.\n#Person1#: Good afternoon.\n#Person2#: Have you got the contract ready for signature?\n#Person1#: Yes, I have. I gave you a ring just now, but you were not in\n#Person2#: How about this evening? Will you be free then? Our manager invites you to dinner this evening. We can sign the contract before the dinner.\n#Person1#: That's very kind of you. I'll be very pleased to be with you for the dinner. When shall we meet?\n#Person2#: Please wait at the hotel. We'll come and pick you up at half past six. Then, we'll drive to the Capital Restaurant. It's only a ten - minute ride from your hotel. Is it convenient for you?\n#Person1#: That's great! See you at six thirty.\n#Person2#: See you soon.","summary":"Brown calls Miss Li for signing the contract this evening. And Brown's manager invites Li for dinner so that they'll sign the contract before dinner.","topic":"sign a contract"}
{"fname":"train_9358","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you packing for another trip?\n#Person2#: Yeah. On Saturday, I'm flying to Toronto.\n#Person1#: Is this another engineering conference for work?\n#Person2#: No. I'm meeting with friends. But I earned so many miles by traveling for work that the ticket was free.\n#Person1#: That's impressive. You fly a lot. I've only been on a plane a few times.\n#Person2#: Really? Don't you travel with your dad?\n#Person1#: No. He travels a lot because he is a banker,and he has an office in Japan. When he's working in New York, we take the train to visit him.\n#Person2#: Oh, I thought you drove.\n#Person1#: No, my mom dislikes driving in the city. Besides, the train is super relaxing.\n#Person2#: What does your mom do for work?\n#Person1#: She's a nurse. But she gets the weekends off.\n#Person2#: I see. Does she like New York?\n#Person1#: Actually,neither of us likes it that much. But we love spending time with my dad there.","summary":"#Person2#'s flying to Toronto to meet with friends. #Person1#'s only been on a plane a few times because #Person1# takes the train to New York to visit #Person1#'s father.","topic":"transportation"}
{"fname":"train_9359","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you do me a favor?\n#Person2#: What's your problem?\n#Person1#: I just can not find the right place here. I've never been here before.\n#Person2#: You must be a freshman. What do you want anyway?\n#Person1#: I want to find a book that I need for my term paper, but I cannot find it anywhere.\n#Person2#: The library has five reading rooms. You may try the General Reading Room. You can find almost all the books there. But you can not take the book out of the reading room.\n#Person1#: It doesn't matter. I just want to refer to it for some figures. Where is it?\n#Person2#: Go out of this building, cross the sports field, and you will see a white house. The General Reading Room is inside it.\n#Person1#: No wonder! It's not here! Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: My pleasure!","summary":"#Person1# can't find a book for term paper and #Person2# suggests trying the General Reading Room. #Person2# tells #Person1# the way to it.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_9360","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here are eggs, ham, bread, milk and so on. What would you like for breakfast, Bill?\n#Person2#: I would like some ham and eggs.\n#Person1#: OK. How many eggs would you like?\n#Person2#: I usually eat two.\n#Person1#: OK. How would you like them cooked?\n#Person2#: I like them fried.\n#Person1#: And what would you like to drink?\n#Person2#: Well, how about some coffee now and some orange juice when we eat?\n#Person1#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# asks Bill his breakfast and Bill wants ham, two fried eggs, coffee, and juice.","topic":"breakfast"}
{"fname":"train_9361","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you any round-neck sweater? \n#Person2#: Yes. Actually our range of sweaters is the most comprehensive available. \n#Person1#: Can I try this one on? \n#Person2#: Sure, go ahead. \n#Person1#: The color is too bright. For my age, I would prefer a lighter color. ","summary":"#Person2# offers round-neck sweaters and #Person1# prefers a lighter color.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9362","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, long time no see. How have you been? \n#Person2#: Oh, I've been fine, but I'm having some trouble with my son. \n#Person1#: Tell me all about it. \n#Person2#: Oh, he's 14 and in the past few months, he's become quieter and a bit secretive. He locks himself in his room and I think he's running around with the wrong crowd. \n#Person1#: Oh, I see. What makes you think that? \n#Person2#: Well, he's become friends with a couple of older boys who are in a band. And one night last weekend, he came home really late, way past his curfew. \n#Person1#: Really? What happened? \n#Person2#: He told me that his friend's car broke down and they had to walk home. \n#Person1#: I see what you mean. I understand why you're concerned. Have you tried talking to your son about it? \n#Person2#: I haven't yet. I just keep hoping it's just a phase he's going through. \n#Person1#: You may be right, but it doesn't hurt to find out more about what's going on in his life. \n#Person2#: You're right. I should talk to him. Sometimes, it's not easy being a parent. Thanks. It helps to get it off my chest. You're always so easy to talk to. \n#Person1#: I don't know about that, but my door is always open. Stop by anytime. ","summary":"#Person2# has trouble with #Person2#'s son because he becomes quieter and secretive. He has become friends with older boys and passed his curfew last week. #Person1# suggests talking to him and #Person2# takes the advice.","topic":"worry about someone"}
{"fname":"train_9363","dialogue":"#Person1#: My doctor said that I need a chest X-ray. \n#Person2#: Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put this gown on, with the opening in the back. \n#Person1#: What should I do after that? \n#Person2#: You need to come over here and face this plate. \n#Person1#: Am I standing the right way? \n#Person2#: I will need your arms raised to shoulder height. \n#Person1#: Am I doing this the right way? \n#Person2#: Everything you are doing is perfect. \n#Person1#: Are you going to leave? \n#Person2#: I am just getting behind this screen. You need to take a deep breath, hold it, and then breathe normally. \n#Person1#: Is that all there is to it? \n#Person2#: You can get dressed as soon as the film is processed. We will be all done here. ","summary":"#Person2# instructs #Person1# to do a chest X-ray and #Person1# follows #Person2#'s instructions. They will be all done as the film is processed.","topic":"chest X-ray"}
{"fname":"train_9364","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have difficulty with this form. Will you please explain it to me? \n#Person2#: Actually there is a sample over there. But if you still have a problem, let me know. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's great. Thank you very much. ","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# a sample of the form.","topic":"form sample"}
{"fname":"train_9365","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like this apartment. Do you think we can afford it?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so, it's not very expensive. It's in the right area and it has everything that we are looking for. The rooms are quite large too.\n#Person1#: I love the balcony. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun in summer, and it's on the 12 floor, so the balcony has a very nice view.\n#Person2#: The neighborhood is nice, too. There was a park nearby.\n#Person1#: Yes, there aren't many houses nearby. I like the fact that the neighborhood isn't full of apartment blocks. It's rather far from your hospital, though.\n#Person2#: It doesn't matter. I like driving.","summary":"#Person1# likes the apartment and #Person2# thinks it's affordable. The apartment has many advantages but it's rather far from #Person1#'s hospital.","topic":"new apartment"}
{"fname":"train_9366","dialogue":"#Person1#: 7824145 Jean Williamson speaking.\n#Person2#: Hi dear, sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys?\n#Person1#: I'm taking them to the doctor at 12:00 o'clock but I'm sure they're going to be all right.\n#Person2#: That's good. What about you?\n#Person1#: Oh I'm fine now. I'm going to bake a birthday cake for tomorrow and I've already bought it Camera for Peter and some records for Paul.\n#Person2#: I hope we aren't spoiling them too much. You know, I've been thinking of opening a savings account for them, they need to learn how to save money.","summary":"#Person1# plans to bake a birthday cake and has bought presents for the boys. #Person2# thinks of opening a savings account for them.","topic":"treat the sons"}
{"fname":"train_9367","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, how's it going?\n#Person2#: Pretty good. What are you up to today?\n#Person1#: I'm looking for an apartment.\n#Person2#: A small apartment or a large one?\n#Person1#: I am hoping to find a 2 bedroom apartment.\n#Person2#: Have you been looking in the newspaper for ads?\n#Person1#: Yes, and I got the phone number of an agent who said he could help me find a place.\n#Person2#: Where are you hoping to find an apartment?\n#Person1#: As long as I can afford it and it's close enough to where I work for me to ride my bicycle or walk. I'm really not particular.\n#Person2#: Don't you have a dog?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do.\n#Person2#: That may make the search more difficult.\n#Person1#: I know. A lot of places I've looked into don't allow pets.\n#Person2#: My cousin Dave has 2 small dogs. I'll ask him if his building has any apartments available.\n#Person1#: I would appreciate that. let me know what he says.\n#Person2#: Sure thing.","summary":"#Person1#'s looking for a 2-bedroom apartment. The fact that #Person1# has a dog makes the search more difficult. #Person2#'s cousin has 2 dogs and #Person2#'ll ask him whether his building has apartments available.","topic":"search for apartments"}
{"fname":"train_9368","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I am a stranger here and I'm looking for the nearest post office.\n#Person2#: That's no problem, turn right at the next corner, continue four blocks and there's one next to the police station.\n#Person1#: Could you repeat that one more time?\n#Person2#: Sure, take a right at the corner and after 4 blocks. You will see a police station. It's next door. Why not buy a guidebook to the city? You can get one at any drugstore.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea, thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# where the nearest post office is twice and suggests #Person1# buy a guidebook.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_9369","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks so much for coming to our house. My wife and I really need someone to look after the children. After we had our first baby 6 years ago, my wife left her job as a lawyer to care for him. Then we had a little girl. That was 2 years ago. But my wife has decided to start teaching at a university, so we'd like to hire someone to watch them during the day.\n#Person2#: Well, I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I started baby-sitting my own little brothers and sisters when I was in middle school. I also looked after other people's children to make money when I was in high school, and last year I took the Red Cross safety course so I know basic first aid.\n#Person1#: Wow! You sound like you know what you're doing. If you want the job, we'll pay you $20 an hour. You should work three days a week. My wife only teaches part of the week so we don't need you all the time.\n#Person2#: That sounds perfect. I'll take the job.","summary":"#Person1#'s wife resigned to look after their first kid but after the second baby was born, she began teaching so they need a babysitter. #Person2#'s experienced in babysitting and #Person1#'ll pay #Person2# $20 per hour.","topic":"find a babysitter"}
{"fname":"train_9370","dialogue":"#Person1#: Peter, hi.\n#Person2#: Hi, Cindy.\n#Person1#: Great to see you again. Welcome to London.\n#Person2#: Thanks. It's great to be here finally.\n#Person1#: So how are you? How was your journey?\n#Person2#: Well, the flight was 45 minutes late but after that it was fine. Its service was very good, the inflight movies were really cool. But there wasn't much food. So I'm kind of hungry now.\n#Person1#: Oh, you poor thing. Well, it will be a long drive home so why don't we get some breakfast around here first? Look, there's a restaurant over there.","summary":"Peter says the journey was fine but he's hungry now. Cindy suggests they have some breakfast first.","topic":"social meeting"}
{"fname":"train_9371","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here are your cold dishes, sir.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I wonder why it Chinese dinner always starts with cold dishes instead of hot courses. Could you explain that to me?\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. It's a custom in our country to serve cold dishes first as they have been prepared before hand.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. The chefs in your country are just in the habit of preparing cold dishes first.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid that's not exactly right, sir. Chinese people usually regard the dinner party as an occasion for a friendly chat.\n#Person2#: Yes, I quite agree. But what does that have to do with serving cold dishes first?\n#Person1#: Well, people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. Therefore, if hot courses were served they would get cold very quickly.\n#Person2#: I see, but the problem is that I'm already full when it comes to the wonderful hot courses. And I often miss the chances to enjoy many Chinese dishes.","summary":"#Person1# explains to #Person2# the cold dishes are served first because people usually talk more and eat less at the beginning of the dinner. But #Person2# is full before the hot courses are served.","topic":"Chinese meal"}
{"fname":"train_9372","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I need some medicine.\n#Person1#: For whom?\n#Person2#: My wife. She suffers from a bad cold.\n#Person1#: What symptoms does she have?\n#Person2#: Fever and a bad cough.\n#Person1#: I see. Don't worry, just a common cold.\n#Person2#: What kind of medicine does she need?\n#Person1#: Patulin will be enough.\n#Person2#: How many pills for each time?\n#Person1#: Nine pills per day, and three pills after each meal.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.\n#Person1#: It's my pleasure.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# get some Patulin to cure #Person2#'s wife's cold.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9373","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem?\n#Person2#: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I ' m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20\/20 vision.\n#Person1#: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you.\n#Person2#: Mmm... X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can ' t quite make out the other symbol but I think it ' s the peace sign.\n#Person1#: Wow, Arthur! You ' re as blind as a bat!\n#Person2#: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times.\n#Person1#: Ok then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription.\n#Person2#: Thanks doc!\n#Person1#: Arthur, that ' s the bathroom.","summary":"#Person1# finds Arthur's eyesight terrible. Then #Person1# tells him to choose his frame while #Person1#'s filling out his prescription.","topic":"seeing a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_9374","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come in and sit down, Jack. Now, what's the trouble?\n#Person2#: I've got a terrible pain in my stomach, Doctor.\n#Person1#: I see. When did it start?\n#Person2#: It started yesterday. I didn't eat any supper.\n#Person1#: Have you got a temperature?\n#Person2#: I think so. I feel very hot.\n#Person1#: Let's see. Yes. You ' Ve got quite a high temperature.\n#Person2#: I've got an awful headache, too, and my throat hurts.\n#Person1#: Hm... I think you ' Ve got the flu.\n#Person2#: Is it serious?\n#Person1#: No, not at all, but you must stay in bed for three days and take this medicine.\n#Person2#: How often must I take it?\n#Person1#: Three times a day after meals.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Doctor.Goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s symptoms and thinks #Person2# has got flu. Thus #Person1# suggests #Person2# stay in bed and take flu medicine.","topic":"seeing a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_9375","dialogue":"#Person1#: By the way miss, where is the toilet?\n#Person2#: Toilets are in the rear, I am afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment.\n#Person1#: What? Oh, what we live! Thank you very much for your help, miss.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person2# says toilets are all occupied. #Person1# feels shocked.","topic":"occupied toilets"}
{"fname":"train_9376","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of gas does this car take?\n#Person2#: I don't know. It's a rental.\n#Person1#: I will give you premium unleaded. Alright?\n#Person2#: Sure, why not?\n#Person1#: That is the pump you are in front of.\n#Person2#: Is it expensive?\n#Person1#: It is the most expensive.\n#Person2#: Well, I don't want it then. Can I move to another pump?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can give you regular unleaded. But you have to back up the car a little.\n#Person2#: Give me regular unleaded then. I will back up. Can you wash my windows for me?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, sir. This is not a full service gas station. I will help you fill the gas, but we don't wash windows here.\n#Person2#: Really? Well, I guess I have to get used to it.","summary":"#Person1# recommends premium unleaded gas to #Person2# but #Person2# refuses because it's expensive. So #Person1# just gives #Person2# regular unleaded.","topic":"fuel the car"}
{"fname":"train_9377","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me Miao Li. Could you tell me who Jackie Chan is?\n#Person2#: Certainly. Jackie Chan is a very famous movie star in Hong Kong. His Chinese name is Cheng Long.\n#Person1#: Ha, I know Cheng Long a lot, he has made 40 films since 1976. And at that time he was promoted as the new Bruce Lee. But I'm not familiar with his English name.\n#Person2#: OK. Then tell me what else you know.\n#Person1#: Some movie stars measure their worth by how many millions of dollars they make. Do you know how Jackie Chan measures his worth?\n#Person2#: He measures his worth by how many of his bones he has fractured while executing his film, incredible stunts. By the way, can you count the breaks?\n#Person1#: Sure. His skull, his eyes, his nose, three times, his jaw, his shoul-der, is chest, two fingers, a knee. As he said ' Everything from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet! '\n#Person2#: Indeed you know much about him.\n#Person1#: This is because he is the action-movie incarnate or action-star extraordinaire around the world.","summary":"#Person1# asks Miao Li to introduce Jackie Chan. Miao Li says he measures his worth by fracturing lots of his bones when performing and #Person1# can count the breaks. #Person1# actually knows much about him.","topic":" movie star"}
{"fname":"train_9378","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is a very critical debate between the presidential candidates tonight.\n#Person2#: Do you know which channel it is on?\n#Person1#: Five I think. All three candidates are presenting their campaign platforms.\n#Person2#: I used to be really interested in that. But lately it seems that they end up saying one thing and doing another anyway. So why listen?\n#Person1#: We have to. If nobody listened that would be like turning our backs on our own rights and obligations to the freedoms that our forefathers fought for.\n#Person2#: It's not that serious.\n#Person1#: Yes it is. Think about it. If nobody paid any attention to anything then what's it all for anyway?\n#Person2#: You get really passionate about this, don't you? Alright. I'll watch it with you.","summary":"#Person1#'s passionate about politics, while #Person2# thinks it's just saying one thing and doing another. #Person1# persuades #Person2# to watch the presidential debate.","topic":"persuading"}
{"fname":"train_9379","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm interested in teaching at your school.\n#Person2#: Great. Are you a qualified teacher?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: What kind of teaching certificate do you have?\n#Person1#: I have a TEFL certificate.\n#Person2#: How many years of experience do you have?\n#Person1#: I have three years of teaching ESL and four years of teaching per-school children.\n#Person2#: When did you get your TEFL certificate?\n#Person1#: I got my TEFL certificate three years ago.\n#Person2#: Why do you want to teach at our school?\n#Person1#: Well, I'Ve heard many good things about it. I also like teaching young children.\n#Person2#: That's great. Can you speak Chinese?\n#Person1#: Yes, just a little.\n#Person2#: Can you come in for an interview tomorrow at 10?\n#Person1#: I sure can.\n#Person2#: Great. See you then.","summary":"#Person1#'s a basic-Chinese-speaking qualified teacher with ESL and pre-school teaching experience. #Person2# invites #Person1# to #Person2#'s school for an interview.","topic":"job application"}
{"fname":"train_9380","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Tom, I want to learn how to play golf.\n#Person2#: You're really sporty!\n#Person1#: I want to do everything I can.\n#Person2#: Do you have clubs?\n#Person1#: No. Can I rent clubs?\n#Person2#: There are clubs for beginners. It's cheaper to buy those rather than rent them a few times.\n#Person1#: What kinds of clubs?\n#Person2#: Like the seven-piece set. It's only $ 120.\n#Person1#: I'll buy a set. But you have to teach me.\n#Person2#: Okay.","summary":"#Person1# wants Tom to teach #Person1# golf. Tom recommends #Person1# to buy clubs and agrees.","topic":"teach golf"}
{"fname":"train_9381","dialogue":"#Person1#: What date is today?\n#Person2#: Why?\n#Person1#: Didn't you notice the roses everywhere?\n#Person2#: I hear it's Chinese Valentine's Day! Don't you know?\n#Person1#: Oh, God. I just forgot it. I should have brought roses for my girlfriend.\n#Person2#: It's not too late. Go to buy some now.","summary":"#Person2# reminds #Person1# to buy roses for girlfriend on Chinese Valentine's Day.","topic":"special date"}
{"fname":"train_9382","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm your neighbor. My name is Shirley.\n#Person2#: Hi, Shirley. I'm Sophie. It's nice to meet you.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you, too.\n#Person2#: Please come in.\n#Person1#: Here is a little gift for your family. It's a calendar with all the community events on it. I hope it can be helpful.\n#Person2#: I really appreciate it.\n#Person1#: Since we are neighbors, if you need any help or anything, please come to me.\n#Person2#: I will. Actually, I am worried so much about the security of this community because my house has been burgled twice before.\n#Person1#: Oh, don't worry about that here. There are security guards on duty 24 hours a day and they patrol all over the neighborhood. You know, they are all very strong.\n#Person2#: Really? That's good. Is there any supermarket in our neighborhood?\n#Person1#: Of course. There is a Carrefour near the neighborhood. I'll show you there if you want to.\n#Person2#: That's terrific!\n#Person1#: By the way, a party will be held for new neighbors the day after tomorrow. I hope I can see you there.\n#Person2#: Yeah, and we can get to know each other at the party.","summary":"Shirley gives a community calendar as a gift, offers help, introduces the community's security situation, and will show Carrefour to the new neighbor Sophie. And Shirley also invites Sophie to the party for new neighbors.","topic":"meeting new neighbors"}
{"fname":"train_9383","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sick of my job, I always have to work late at night, and the company keeps me working in the office.\n#Person2#: Why don't you find a new career where you can do what you enjoy, being outside working during the day?\n#Person1#: What do you suggest? I can't afford to quit my job until I get a new one.\n#Person2#: Maybe you have two choices. You could attend school during the day, or you could get a position that provides training.","summary":"#Person2# suggests #Person1# go to school or get a training position during the day.","topic":"suggestions"}
{"fname":"train_9384","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you like the play?\n#Person2#: It is very dull, and the production isn't very satisfactory, either.\n#Person1#: You're absolutely right. I think the acting could be better.\n#Person2#: To be fair, both the costumes and scenery are marvelous.\n#Person1#: Maybe you're right. But I really don't like it.\n#Person2#: Well, we'd better go to a musical comedy next time. I think the one we saw last month was very good.\n#Person1#: Yes, they had constant changes of scene, and I love variety.\n#Person2#: Me, too. I hate to sit there and look at the same stage scenery one scene after another.","summary":"#Person2# thinks the play is dull. #Person1# doesn't like it, either. #Person2# suggests a musical with variety for next time.","topic":"review plays"}
{"fname":"train_9385","dialogue":"#Person1#: How's your time spent in the United States?\n#Person2#: Well, pretty good.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to hear that. What impressed you most?\n#Person2#: Well, the cultural differences impressed me most.\n#Person1#: You mean we Chinese think differently from the Americans?\n#Person2#: That's right, quite different. One day one of my American friend looked pale, so I asked him whether he was sick or not. But he was reluctant to answer my question.\n#Person1#: That's weird.\n#Person2#: And what's more, when he told me he had caught a cold for several days, I suggested him to go to the hospital as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: You really cared about your friend.\n#Person2#: Sure I am. But he responded by saying 'what do you mean? '.\n#Person1#: I'm confused. Why did he say that?\n#Person2#: I felt the same at first. Later he told me that I'd better not give him any suggestions when he was sick. Offering unsolicited help or advice is like showing sympathy to the weak or the poor. But back in China, helping others is always regarded being kind.\n#Person1#: Absolutely. Now I understand why he responded that way.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# in America people shouldn't ask if one is sick or suggest going to the hospital because offering advice is showing sympathy. It is different in China. #Person1# finds it weird but still understands it.","topic":"cultural differences"}
{"fname":"train_9386","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have a copy of today's newspaper? I want to check the results from the world athletics championship.\n#Person2#: Yes, I ' m just reading them myself. It's been a great competition. We got gold medals in three events.\n#Person1#: Yes, we won the men's 110 metres hurdles. I watched that on TV. What other events did we win?\n#Person2#: We won the men's high jump and the women's 1500 meters.\n#Person1#: That's great. Those athletes must train for years to get into peak physical condition. They must be terribly disappointed if they don't win.\n#Person2#: The woman who won the 1500 meters also broke the world record by 2 seconds.\n#Person1#: That's amazing! Were any other records broken?\n#Person2#: A Russian man broke the discus record by a centimeters. Out best athlete broke his personal best in the long jump, but it only got him third place.\n#Person1#: Did you see the final of the men's 100 metres? It was very exciting. One competitor made two false starts.\n#Person2#: Was he disqualified?\n#Person1#: Yes, he was. I imagine he must be very angry with himself for that.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# their athletes have won gold medals and broken records in the world athletics championship. But their competitor was disqualified because of two false starts. #Person1# imagines he must be angry with himself for that.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_9387","dialogue":"#Person1#: Fair-Priced Fares, how may I help you?\n#Person2#: How much is a round-trip ticket to London?\n#Person1#: When did you plan to go, sir?\n#Person2#: In the second week of September.\n#Person1#: The second week of September is still in the high-season, so the cheapest tickets are $ 650. The high season lasts until the 15th, so fares after that date are cheaper.\n#Person2#: In that case, I'll go after the 15th. How much are the off-season fares?\n#Person1#: Our cheapest ticket is $ 550 on American Airlines.\n#Person2#: Okay, I'll take it. ( to be continued )","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# get the cheapest ticket in the off-season to London on American Airlines.","topic":"booking tickets"}
{"fname":"train_9388","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: This dress is beautiful. May I try it on?\n#Person1#: I'm afraid you can't.\n#Person2#: What is the material of this dress?\n#Person1#: It's 100 % cotton.\n#Person2#: That's good. Can you give me a reduction?\n#Person1#: It's already reduced 20 %.\n#Person2#: Do you have any cheaper ones?\n#Person1#: Yes. Please come this way.","summary":"#Person1# offers no try-on service or reduction for the dress. #Person2# asks for a cheaper one.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9389","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've something very unpleasant to talk with you. Upon the arrival of the first consignment, it was found that about 50 % of the sixty cases of pineapples were leaking.\n#Person2#: It's rather an unusual case. Have you found the cause of leaking?\n#Person1#: It's simply because the tins were damaged.\n#Person2#: It appears to be the only case to us, that the goods have been damaged on the way.\n#Person1#: I am sorry to say it's not on the way, but during loading. The tins inside the cases were broken evidently through rough handling.\n#Person2#: Could you offer us a certificate issued by your Health Department?\n#Person1#: Certainly. Here you are. Our health authorities said they were no longer suitable for human consumption. I have to remind you that our terms are CIF Hamburg. I hope you would indemnify us for the loss, so it wouldn't be so heavy on us.\n#Person2#: Now we are prepared to settle the issue with you amicably.","summary":"#Person1# asks for indemnity for the loss from #Person2# because about 50 % of the consigned pineapple cases got damaged during loading, with the certificate issued by the Health Department.","topic":" indemnity"}
{"fname":"train_9390","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I would like to buy some business cards.\n#Person2#: Excellent. How many would you like?\n#Person1#: Two thousand would be fine.\n#Person2#: You need to fill out this form, please.\n#Person1#: All I want is the same thing on this card.\n#Person2#: That will be no problem, sir.\n#Person1#: OK, I'm finished. Here's your form and my old card.\n#Person2#: Very good, sir. Your order will be ready in one week.\n#Person1#: Do you think you could finish it in three days?\n#Person2#: No problem, sir. But it will cost you extra.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to handle the filled form with an old business card and helps #Person1# order new ones.","topic":"ordering"}
{"fname":"train_9391","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are some things I miss. But I love Chinese food. And I think the people in Taiwan are really hospitable. Besides, I grew up in Los Angeles, so I'm used to living in crowded places. Why are you going to America?\n#Person2#: I'm going to New York to visit my sister. She is in art school. I've never been to New York before. I'm kind of scared.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: Well, I know a lot of people have guns there. I think maybe it isn't too safe.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it. Your sister lives there. She probably knows the places in town you shouldn't go. It's true there are some dangerous places in big American cities. But if your sister lives there, she must know the city pretty well already.\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm not really scared. Maybe only a little.\n#Person1#: Don't believe what you see on TV. You will have a good time in New York. What things do you want to see?\n#Person2#: I want to see the museums, and I want to shop a lot.\n#Person1#: The museums are excellent. And the shopping! Well! I'm sure you'll spend a lot of money there.\n#Person2#: Hmm. I hope not.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is going to visit a sister in New York and expresses fear of guns there. #Person1# comforts #Person2# since the sister must know it pretty well. #Person1# finds the museums #Person2# wants to see are excellent.","topic":"city"}
{"fname":"train_9392","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you think the report I wrote?\n#Person2#: Not bad. But there is more room for improvement.\n#Person1#: I jumped the gun.\n#Person2#: There were some gaps in your report. Please be more sorrow.\n#Person1#: Yes, I overlooked some facts. I'll be more sorrow.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1#'s report needs to be more sorrow.","topic":"work feedback"}
{"fname":"train_9393","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy a shirt.\n#Person2#: What color do you like?\n#Person1#: A white one, please.\n#Person2#: Maybe you could have a look at this one.\n#Person1#: What's the size?\n#Person2#: Large.\n#Person1#: I think a medium one will do.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# buy a white medium-size shirt.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9394","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really do like this dining set. But I just don't know. I don't know if I can do a good job with it.\n#Person2#: It really isn't hard, sir. You just have to follow the instructions.\n#Person1#: What instructions?\n#Person2#: We will give you a detailed instruction manual if you buy the table.\n#Person1#: I see. But can I understand the instructions? I'm a foreigner, you know.\n#Person2#: Don't worry about that. Your English seems very good. And our instruction manuals are very clearly written. It's easy!\n#Person1#: Could you tell me now some of the things I need to do?\n#Person2#: Of course. First, you must sand the furniture. You sand it to make the wood smooth. You start with heavy-grade sandpaper. Then, you move to finer-grade sandpaper.\n#Person1#: Do I have to sand every inch of the table?\n#Person2#: The better you sand it, the better the finish will be.\n#Person1#: Alright.\n#Person2#: Then, after you sand it, you use tack cloth to wipe off any dust or sawdust.\n#Person1#: Sawdust?\n#Person2#: Yes, sawdust is the tiny particles of wood. You could call it wood dust. You must wipe it off. The wood should be very clean before you put the varnish on.\n#Person1#: That makes sense.\n#Person2#: Then you apply the varnish, which is very easy. It is like painting.\n#Person1#: And I can choose any color?\n#Person2#: Yes, we have many colors to choose from, sir.\n#Person1#: And after the varnish?\n#Person2#: After the varnish dries for 24 hours, you can put another coat of varnish on. Or you can put the finish on. The finish is hard and clear. It goes on top of the varnish.\n#Person1#: And then?\n#Person2#: Well, when the finish is dry, the table is done.\n#Person1#: It all sounds very complicated.\n#Person2#: It only sounds complicated. It's really very easy. A lot of people here in America finish their own furniture. It's a good way to save some money. And a lot of people even enjoy it.\n#Person1#: Well, I will look around your shop some more. I need to think about it.\n#Person2#: Alright, sir.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# not to worry about whether he can finish the dining set himself because the instruction manual is clearly written. #Person2# tells #Person1# the steps are sanding the furniture, wiping off dust, putting on the varnish, and then another varnish. But #Person1# thinks it sounds complicated, while #Person2# thinks it's really easy since many people here finish their own furniture. But #Person1# still thinks about it.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9395","dialogue":"#Person1#: I haven't seen your father in like 5 years. How is he doing?\n#Person2#: He's not doing too well.\n#Person1#: Why? What's wrong?\n#Person2#: About a year ago, he started feeling weak all the time.\n#Person1#: Is it due to old age or is he sick.\n#Person2#: Maybe a little of both. The doctor's can't point out anything specifically. I think it is because he didn't take care of himself during his youth.\n#Person1#: That makes sense. It's important to take care of your health early in life.\n#Person2#: That's what my father tells me almost everyday.\n#Person1#: Well, I hope he starts feeling better. Say hi to him for me.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I'll let him know.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2#'s father started feeling weak because he didn't take care of himself during youth. #Person1# hopes #Person2#'s father starts feeling better.","topic":"health"}
{"fname":"train_9396","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, sir, may I take your order now?\n#Person2#: Could we order later? We have five persons altogether and 2 of us are still on the way.\n#Person1#: OK, sir. Please call me when you are ready.\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# they'll order later because 2 of them haven't arrived.","topic":"ordering a meal"}
{"fname":"train_9397","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Don. Would you like to go swimming this afternoon?\n#Person2#: I wish I could, Jenny, but I have to spend the rest of the day in the library. I have a ten-page paper due tomorrow.\n#Person1#: Oh, is that for Professor Smith's class?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have to write an article on a poem we read in class.\n#Person1#: That's hard. How is it going so far?\n#Person2#: Not very well. And I also have to study a lot for maths and history. I don't know how I'm going to do it at all.\n#Person1#: You know, Don. I've been doing well in maths, so I'd be happy to help you.\n#Person2#: OK, Jenny, I'll see you in front of the library.\n#Person1#: Good luck with the poem.","summary":"Don tells Jenny he needs to write a paper and study maths and history so he cannot go swimming. Jenny offers help with his math.","topic":"study"}
{"fname":"train_9398","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why don't you go to a show or something tonight?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I thought Judy might like to go to a concert.\n#Person1#: Let's have a look and see what's on... You might try the concert at the Festival Hall.\n#Person2#: That sounds nice.","summary":"#Person1# recommends the concert at the Festival Hall to #Person2#.","topic":"spare-time activities"}
{"fname":"train_9399","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you ever eat fast food?\n#Person2#: Yes, yes, I do.\n#Person1#: What kind of fast food do you normally eat?\n#Person2#: Oh, you know, hamburgers, sandwiches, well, sometimes a pizza.\n#Person1#: Well, right. And how often do you eat fast food? Every day, more than once a week or less than once a week?\n#Person2#: Well, Monday to Friday when I'm working, every day, um, but not usually on weekends.\n#Person1#: And when do you eat fast food of the day?\n#Person2#: Oh, at work as I said, you know at lunchtime. Sometimes you know, if I'm going out and I've no time to cook in the evening then I'll send out for a pizza.\n#Person1#: And what do you think of the fast food? Is it convenient?\n#Person2#: Sure, that's sort of the ma in reason that I eat it. We're paying for the convenience; you know the speed of it.\n#Person1#: Right. How about 'It tastes good'?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I mean not as good as food in a good restaurant, but it's not bad.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# eats fast food including hamburgers, sandwiches, etc. at lunchtime on weekdays but not usually on weekends. #Person2# thinks it tastes not bad and is convenient.","topic":"fast food"}
{"fname":"train_9400","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you mind telling me about your work in the factory?\n#Person2#: Certainly not. I'm a machine operator working in the assembly workshop.\n#Person1#: Oh, are you? Then you have a six-day week, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes. And we work eight hours a day, but this includes a one -hour break.\n#Person1#: What about the huge machines used in your factory? I know you make heavy machines yourselves. But I wonder if you also use machines imported from abroad.\n#Person2#: Most of them are made in China, some even by our factory. Only a few were bought from other countries.\n#Person1#: But I see the machines turned out here are quite modem and efficient.\n#Person2#: Following the national policy of self - reliance and hard - working struggle, we've tried our best in the past few years to improve our equipment. However, there is still a lot more to do.\n#Person1#: Now the question about yourself. I hope you don't mind it. How much do you earn each month?\n#Person2#: My monthly wage is 3,500 RMB, not including the extra pay of about 500 for extra work I put in.\n#Person1#: That sounds reasonable indeed. I'm very interested in worker's welfare here. What other benefits do you workers get, I wonder?\n#Person2#: Like other factories in China, our factory offers free medical service for workers.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s a machine operator in the factory. #Person2# says the machines are mostly made in China and some even by the factory, and they have tried their best to improve them. #Person2# says the monthly wage and welfare are 3500 RMB with free medical service.","topic":"factory worker"}
{"fname":"train_9401","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you,sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, please. I want to buy a personal gift for my brother. He's taking a trip to South America.\n#Person1#: Is he going by ship or by plane?\n#Person2#: He's flying. My gift will have to be something light in weight. What can you suggest?\n#Person1#: What about this leather wallet? It's made of crocodile leather.\n#Person2#: My sister has already given him one. I'd like something unusual.\n#Person1#: Here is a gift for the man who has everything.\n#Person2#: Oh,a folding toothbrush. That's a wonderful idea. How much is it?\n#Person1#: 3.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# buy a folding toothbrush, instead of a leather wallet as the gift to #Person1#'s brother.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9402","dialogue":"#Person1#: We've all heard the saying 'Laughter is the best medicine.' How important is it to our health, Dr. Berk?\n#Person2#: This saying has been scientifically proven! A year-long study of heart attack victims done at the Oakhurst Health Research Institute in California found that of those patients who spent half an hour a day watching comedy videos, 10 percent had a second heart attack, whereas 30 percent of those who did not watch had a second attack.\n#Person1#: Wow! Laughter is really a good medicine to patients. Can you give us another example?\n#Person2#: Sure! Norman Cousins, editor of the Saturday Review, learned this during a battle with an illness. He discovered that his condition improved when he enjoyed himself and watched funny movies.\n#Person1#: You said Norman learned this? Do we have to learn to laugh?\n#Person2#: Not necessarily. Since laughing is something people can do sitting down, costs no money, and requires no special exercise equipment or skill, it's the perfect workout for anyone who doesn't have the time or desire to participate in a regular fitness program.\n#Person1#: Oh. Do you have such a program to offer to the general public?\n#Person2#: Yes, we do. It's called the Smile Time-Out. You take a deep breath, smile, exhale, and say 'Aaah' while visualizing all your muscles and cells smiling. Then add to that a memory of a time you felt really good and laughed and laughed.\n#Person1#: What about the situation in which you aren't in a mood to laugh?\n#Person2#: Even when you fake a smile or laugh, you get the same physiological benefits as when it's the real thing, because your mind is smart, but your body is stupid and can't tell the difference!","summary":"Dr. Berk tells #Person1# laughter is important to health. He says Norman Cousins improved their illness condition by watching funny movies. Dr. Berk also offers the program Smile Time-Out where people take a deep breath, smile, exhale and say 'Aaah'. Smiling even works when people fake a smile or laugh because bodies cannot tell the difference.","topic":"benefits of laughter"}
{"fname":"train_9403","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Helen, what do you think of our class in Children's Literature?\n#Person2#: It looks pretty good. Are you also majoring in Elementary Education?\n#Person1#: Yes. I can use this to fulfill the requirement for my course.\n#Person2#: Have you finished the first assignment yet?\n#Person1#: Not yet. I just bought the books today. How about you?\n#Person2#: I started this afternoon. It's great fun reading those wonderful children stories by Doctor Seuss.\n#Person1#: Doctor Seuss? I don't remember seeing his name on the reading list.\n#Person2#: His full name's Theodore Seuss Geisel. You can find this name on the reading list. Doctor Seuss is his pen name.\n#Person1#: I love reading those stories as a child. It'll be interesting to read them now from a different point of view. I guess they'll give me a good idea of how children think.\n#Person2#: Those stories are also great for classroom use.\n#Person1#: How's that?\n#Person2#: Well, take a typical Doctor Seuss's book like The Cat in the Hat. It has a controlled vocabulary of only two hundred words.\n#Person1#: So that means the children get lots of practices using a small number of words over and over again.\n#Person2#: Exactly. In fact The Cat in the Hat was written mainly to show how a controlled-vocabulary book could also be interesting and fun.\n#Person1#: Well, it sounds as though this course is also going to be interesting and fun. I think I'll get started on those readings tonight.","summary":"Helen tells #Person1# she thinks the Children's Literature class looks pretty good. #Person1# tells Helen it can be used to fulfill the requirement of #Person1#'s course in the Elementary Education major. Helen also tells #Person1# that Doctor Seuss's children's stories with a controlled vocabulary can also be interesting.","topic":"children's literature"}
{"fname":"train_9404","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Anything wrong?\n#Person2#: I've been suffering from a fever since yesterday.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other problems? Like a headache or cough?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. I think it's only a fever.\n#Person1#: Let me check... It's 39 degrees. I'll give you some medicine.\n#Person2#: Thank you, doctor.\n#Person1#: You'd better take two or three days' rest.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: This medicine is for one day only. Take two pills as soon as you get home, and another two before going to bed.\n#Person2#: I see. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# some medicine for #Person2#'s fever and teaches #Person2# how to take it.","topic":"seeing a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_9405","dialogue":"#Person1#: What was your wedding ceremony like, Abigail? \n#Person2#: My husband and I got married in a registry office with just two friends there as witnesses. But then we had three parties to celebrate. \n#Person1#: Three parties? That's quite a lot. That must have been expensive! \n#Person2#: Well, since my husband and I are from two different countries, and we live in a third country, we decided to have one in each country. It wasn't actually that expensive. \n#Person1#: Were your parents upset that they weren't there to see you get married? \n#Person2#: I would have liked them to be there, but they couldn't afford to fly out to see us, and we couldn't afford to fly out to see them, so they understood. \n#Person1#: Did your husband's family get to meet your family? \n#Person2#: My husband's parents flew out to meet my family when we got married in my hometown, so that was great. Some people spend ridiculous amounts of money on extravagant wedding receptions, but we agreed that the wedding party should be less about money and more about family. \n#Person1#: That makes sense. Did you go on a honeymoon? \n#Person2#: We waited until our one-year anniversary to go on our honeymoon to Africa. \n#Person1#: You really didn't have a very traditional wedding, did you? \n#Person2#: Not at all, but we don't have a very traditional marriage either, so it suited us perfectly! ","summary":"Abigail tells #Person1# she and her husband got married in a registry office, but they had three parties in their home countries. Her husband's parents flew to meet her family. Abigail also tells #Person1# they went to Africa to spend the honeymoon on the one-year anniversary.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_9406","dialogue":"#Person1#: What type of music do you like to listen to? \n#Person2#: I like listening to different kinds of music. \n#Person1#: Like what, for instance? \n#Person2#: I enjoy Rock and R&B. \n#Person1#: Why is that? \n#Person2#: I like the different instruments that they use. \n#Person1#: That's a good reason to like something. \n#Person2#: Yeah, I think so too. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# enjoys Rock and R&B because they use different instruments.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_9407","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Zina. Just wanted to say thanks again! \n#Person2#: Hi, Vince. Thanks for stopping by. How's the work coming along for the online auction? \n#Person1#: Oh, yeah. I'm glad you mentioned that. I think we need to hire somebody new to manage it. \n#Person2#: Can't Elvin handle it? \n#Person1#: I think he's got too much on his plate. ","summary":"Vince tells Zina Elvin cannot handle the online auction so they need to hire someone else.","topic":"work"}
{"fname":"train_9408","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you please give me a hand? I can't carry the heavy box. \n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. Don't you see I'm looking up a word in the dictionary? \n#Person1#: I think you are flicking through it. \n#Person2#: Well, wait a minute. ","summary":"#Person2# can't help #Person1# because #Person2#'s looking up a word but #Person1# thinks #Person2#'s just flicking through the dictionary.","topic":"asking for help"}
{"fname":"train_9409","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, young lady. You can call me Oma. Do you see anything you like? \n#Person2#: Yes. Many things! I especially love this beautiful quilt. \n#Person1#: That quilt was passed down to me from my oma in Holland. \n#Person2#: It sounds like a special quilt. Why do you want to sell it? \n#Person1#: Well, this home is too big for me now, so I'm moving to an apartment that is much smaller. Therefore, I need to part with a few things. \n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Umm, how much do you want for the quilt? \n#Person1#: Is fifteen dollars OK? ","summary":"Oma wants to sell the quilt #Person1# likes because she needs to part with things before moving to a smaller apartment even though it's special.","topic":"selling old things"}
{"fname":"train_9410","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, well, look what the cad draged in? \n#Person2#: Hi, Masha, and how are you , today? \n#Person1#: I'm Ok. But I can't say the same about Cann. \n#Person2#: Oh? What's the story? \n#Person1#: He was arrested for shoplifting at Nelsons. \n#Person3#: So they caught him with his pants down? \n#Person1#: Yeah, the shopowner caught him red-handed. \n#Person3#: It serves him right? Then what happened ? \n#Person1#: The cops came and read him his marauders , then they took him in. \n#Person3#: He is your ex-boyfriend , aren't you going to try to help? \n#Person1#: Forget that noise. I won't do that for him, I dumped him because he was always getting into trouble. \n#Person2#: You know , Masha, I really got a kick out of you sometimes.You do your own thing. I like that. \n#Person1#: Em, that's good to hear. I guess. ","summary":"Masha tells #Person2# and #Person3# her ex-boyfriend Cann was arrested for shoplifting. She won't help him because she dumped him for he was always getting into trouble.","topic":"crime"}
{"fname":"train_9411","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mike. We're having a party tonight, wanna come join us? You can bring your girlfriend. \n#Person2#: Well. I am breaking up with Cathy. \n#Person1#: What happened? Did you have a fight? \n#Person2#: No. She is really a very nice girl... \n#Person1#: Yeah, she is. She is pretty, caring, getting easy-going and she is a great cook. She is a gem. \n#Person2#: Well, you are right. But sometimes she is too caring. Well, no... she's just possessive and I kind of want a break... you know... for some room for myself. \n#Person1#: Oh? ! Did you talk with her about it? \n#Person2#: I've tried, but it didn't work. \n#Person1#: So, when are you going to tell her? \n#Person2#: Maybe tonight. I don't know. I don't know how to tell her. \n#Person1#: I know she's head over heels in love with you. She will be badly hurt! \n#Person2#: I know... ","summary":"Mike tells #Person1# he's breaking up with Cathy because she leaves no room for him and he may tell her this tonight. #Person1# thinks she will be hurt.","topic":"breaking up"}
{"fname":"train_9412","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are there many idioms in English? \n#Person2#: There are hundreds and hundreds. English is particularly rich in idiomatic expressions. \n#Person1#: Can you give us an example? \n#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 find some information. \n#Person1#: What about the expression goodbye? Is that an idiom? \n#Person2#: That is just a natural, grammatical English expression. It has a direct translation in other languages. \n#Person1#: This is interesting, Ms. Parker. ","summary":"Ms. Parker tells #Person1# English has many idioms but goodbye is just a grammatical expression.","topic":"languages"}
{"fname":"train_9413","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, madam, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry to say the bill you sent me was incorrect.\n#Person1#: Incorrect, madam? That's very strange.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know. And what's more, this isn't the first time.\n#Person1#: Really, madam? I find it very hard to believe.\n#Person2#: Look. It's happened 5 or 6 times in the past 3 months.\n#Person1#: Ah, well, I must apologize, madam. It's the new computer.\n#Person2#: Well, don't you think it's about time you got it working properly? It's most inconvenient.\n#Person1#: I agree entirely. I'm very sorry about it. I promise it won't happen again.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that incorrect bills have been sent to her for several times. #Person1# apologizes and promises it won't happen again.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_9414","dialogue":"#Person1#: International Travel Agency, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, my wife and I want to take a holiday this winter, to someplace warmer.\n#Person1#: I understand. How long do you want to take?\n#Person2#: Only a week between Christmas and New Year. That's the problem, you see.\n#Person1#: There is no problem. We can find you a flight to Australia leaving at Christmas and coming back on New Year's Eve. And it will only cost $500 per person.\n#Person2#: Actually, we'd like to go somewhere nearer. $1000 is a lot to spend for such a short time. How about some places nearer with few tourists?\n#Person1#: Sorry, I don't think we have any at present. You should have come here 10 days ago.","summary":"#Person1# cannot help #Person2# book a cheper winter holiday trip to somewhere nearer and warmer because #Person2# comes too late.","topic":"booking a trip"}
{"fname":"train_9415","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look at this armchair, what do you think?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm not sure I like the design. It's too heavy looking. Is it comfortable?\n#Person1#: Try it.\n#Person2#: Uhm, It's really comfortable. And I'd like to have something this size. Our old armchair is way too small. This size is perfect.\n#Person1#: What do you think of the color?\n#Person2#: Well, green isn't my favorite color, but it's better than that terrible brown one we have now. It's OK I guess. But blue would be perfect.\n#Person1#: How much is it?\n#Person2#: Oh no, it's $999. That's really too expensive. We can't afford it right now.\n#Person1#: I know. Why don't we wait till next month for their midyear sale? It might be cheaper then.\n#Person2#: Hey, that's a good idea.","summary":"#Person1# suggests waiting till midyear sale to buy the comfortable green armchair since #Person1# cannot afford it now.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9416","dialogue":"#Person1#: I notice an article in the newspaper about the problem of rapid growth of cities in America. I was wondering do you Americans carry out a birth control policy? Can Americans have as many children as they want?\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. We can have as many as we want, but most people decide to have only one or 2, and some people decide not to have any.\n#Person1#: Why do they decide not to have any? In the old days, we Chinese always wanted to have as many as possible. Some still do now.\n#Person2#: And some people prefer to devote all their energy to their work or to seek their own interests and travel. Another sees so many problems in the world that they refused to bring children into such a difficult environment.\n#Person1#: It's understandable.","summary":"#Person2# says Americans can have as many children as they want but some refuse because they prefer working or traveling or refuse to bring children into a difficult environment. #Person1# says Chinese still want as many as possible.","topic":"cultural differences"}
{"fname":"train_9417","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you traveled much in Britain?\n#Person2#: No, not much. But I travel quite a lot in London every day.\n#Person1#: What do you think of the London traffic?\n#Person2#: I think the London underground is OK because it's fast and comfortable, but I also like your London buses, especially for short journeys.\n#Person1#: But don't you think the buses are rather slow?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do, particularly in rush hour.\n#Person1#: What about London taxis?\n#Person2#: Taxis often get caught in traffic jams,and besides, fared too expensive.\n#Person1#: Well, what do you think is the best way to travel in London?\n#Person2#: Ah, the London underground I think.","summary":"#Person2# thinks underground is fast, comfortable and it's the best. Buses are slow in rush hours even though #Person2# enjoys them for short journeys. Taxis are too expensive.","topic":"transportation"}
{"fname":"train_9418","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi grandma, I'm calling to say happy birthday, I hope you're having a good day.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Michael. It's great to hear from you. It's been awhile since we've talked.\n#Person1#: I know grandma. I'm sorry I've been so busy with school and activities lately. I'm captain of the basketball team this year and I'm also applying to colleges for next fall.\n#Person2#: Oh, Michael, I'm so proud of you, you're a very accomplished young man. Do you know where you want to go to college?\n#Person1#: I really want to go to the University of Southern California, but they might not let me in. It's a very good school and it's very difficult to be accepted there.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm sure they will take you, honey. You're a special young man. You've really made your grandfather and me so proud.","summary":"Michael calls his grandma to say happy birthday. His grandma says she is proud of him and believes he'll go to the dream university.","topic":"calling family"}
{"fname":"train_9419","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Tom. How are you finding teaching here?\n#Person2#: I get the feeling that somehow the school successful. The buildings and furniture are so old, yet amazingly, the students seem happy. These days you can't compete in less you can really provide the best. That's the trouble with these small family owned schools, so many are taken over by large companies. They seem to offer a whole range of subjects, not just English and maths.\n#Person1#: I think that's good. Because they can bring together a mixture of teachers of different subjects. A geography teacher say might give you fresh ideas that you can apply and teaching English or math.\n#Person2#: I've always found it a real eye opener talking to other English teachers, because people's methods of teaching the same subject can vary so much. Actually, I sometimes feel that about classes. I feel it's my role as the teacher to make sure we get on all right, but I can't always do it.\n#Person1#: Each class develops its own culture, and you may not be able to do anything about it. You just have to accept that you don't get on with every class. I couldn't get on with every class, either.","summary":"Tom tells #Person1# he finds the school successful with old buildings, happy students, and a whole range of subjects. #Person1# agrees because teachers can give each other inspiration. Tom finds himself cannot always get on every class. #Person1# tells him to accept the own culture of each class.","topic":"teaching"}
{"fname":"train_9420","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jason, I hear you're being sent to France for a new position.\n#Person2#: Wow, that was fast. I hardly told anyone. The boss just told me a few hours ago. Lily, Katie doesn't know yet in fact.\n#Person1#: Really? So why wait? When are you going to give her the big news?\n#Person2#: Well, she is teaching at the moment. She doesn't finish until 3:30 and then she usually stays after class for a couple hours. It will have to wait until tonight, I guess.\n#Person1#: Well, I lived there in two thousand and ten. It's not that different from the US. The weather is the same and the local people have similar customs, but the food is much better in France. What about your family? Are they all moving with you?\n#Person2#: I hope to move everyone in a few months. I definitely don't like the idea of spending my year without Katie and our kids.\n#Person1#: Well, that's what a lot of people in our department say I suppose.\n#Person2#: Yeah, only time will tell. I'll buy you sandwiches, OK?\n#Person1#: No, no, it's my treat.","summary":"Jason tells Lily he'll tell Katie he's being sent to France for a new position tonight and he hopes to move his family there soon. Lily tells Jason France is similar to the US except for better food.","topic":"moving"}
{"fname":"train_9421","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please give me a piece of ' New York Daily '.\n#Person2#: You are late. The last piece has sold out.\n#Person1#: Really? Is there ' Wall Street Journal ', please?\n#Person2#: There are several, take a piece. The crash appears in the headline. It is famous for offering catastrophe stories.\n#Person1#: I have a long flight for ten hours. I need to choose a magazine.\n#Person2#: There are various magazines in the rack.\n#Person1#: Give me the latest issue of ' National Geographic '.\n#Person2#: That's the top magazine in America and is popular with young people. OK. It is totally 30 dollars.\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Have a nice trip.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a piece of ' New York Daily ' but #Person2# says #Person1# is late. Finally, #Person1# buys a magazine.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9422","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Would you please make a suit with this material?\n#Person2#: Sure. May I take your measurements?\n#Person1#: Please don't make it too tight. This is for autumn wear, so make sure you allow for a cardigan underneath.\n#Person2#: I see, sir. Can you come back for a fitting on the 10th, that's in a week's time?\n#Person1#: The 10th? I'm sorry, but you see I'm going to attend an international conference on the 11th. Could you have the suit ready by the 8th, or at the latest, the 9th?\n#Person2#: Well, a business suit usually takes ten days ' time. But in your case, we'll try to have it ready sooner. How about coming for your fitting on the 8th? Then your suit will be ready for you on the 10th?\n#Person1#: That's fine, thank you.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to make a suit and #Person1# wants it ready soon. #Person2# promises to get it ready on the 10th.","topic":"making a suit"}
{"fname":"train_9423","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's such a nice day.\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: It looks like it may rain soon.\n#Person2#: Yes, and I hope that it does.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: I really love how rain clears the air.\n#Person1#: Me too. It always smells so fresh after it rains.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I love the night air after it rains.\n#Person1#: Really? Why is that?\n#Person2#: Because you can see the stars perfectly.\n#Person1#: I really hope it rains today.\n#Person2#: Yeah, me too.","summary":"#Person2# loves how rain clears the air and #Person1# likes to see the stars after it rains.","topic":"rain"}
{"fname":"train_9424","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. I am looking for a book called Little Women, but I can't find it anywhere.\n#Person2#: Let me see. I am sorry we just have sold it out.\n#Person1#: Will you have it later?\n#Person2#: I think so. Could I have you name, telephone number? If we get one, I will call you.\n#Person1#: That's terrific. Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# wants a book but it's sold out. #Person2# will call #Person1# if #Person2# gets it.","topic":"buying a book"}
{"fname":"train_9425","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think about this store? I heard it ' s a posh store that ' s only got branches in big cities.\n#Person2#: I love this store. The only problem is that it ' s extremely expensive.\n#Person1#: Don ' t worry. I ' Ve decided that for your birthday I ' m going to take you shopping for a new dress.\n#Person2#: Really? I thought you hated shopping?\n#Person1#: I do, that ' s why you should appreciate this gift!\n#Person2#: Sure. That ' s really nice of you. Let ' s go in and try some things on.\n#Person1#: How about this red dress? I think it would really suit you.\n#Person2#: That ' s gorgeous! Do they have it in a size 8?\n#Person1#: Here you go. On any other day, it would cost me a fortune, but it ' s on special offer today.\n#Person2#: I think this color isn ' t quite right for me. Do they have the same dress in white?\n#Person1#: Let me look. Let ' s see... they ' Ve got one in blue, green, pink, black... and white. Here you are.\n#Person2#: This is perfect! What do you think?\n#Person1#: I think you look fantastic. Happy Birthday!\n#Person2#: I ' m so lucky. You only get a chance like this once in a blue moon! Thanks honey!","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# to a posh store, which is extremely expensive, to buy a dress as #Person2#'s birthday gift. #Person2# chooses a white dress and feels lucky and thankful.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9426","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo?\n#Person2#: Well, you can take the No. 36 bus from here, but then you have to walk about 30 minutes.\n#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad.\n#Person2#: Actually, if you go to the bus stop in the next block, you can take bus 301 which will let you right off in front of the zoo.\n#Person1#: Maybe that's what I'll do. Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to catch a bus to the zoo.","topic":"bus route"}
{"fname":"train_9427","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, madam. I think I'm lost here. The place I want to go to is a hotel called the Hilton.\n#Person2#: Do you know in which area?\n#Person1#: No, I am sorry I have no idea. I am a stranger here.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, do you know anything near the hotel?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. My friend told me the hotel was near the Central Railway Station.\n#Person2#: Then you'll have to take a bus and get off at the Central Railway Station.\n#Person1#: Can you show me where the Central Railway Station is on this map?\n#Person2#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# where Hilton is but #Person2# doesn't know. #Person2# advises #Person1# to take a bus to the Central Railway Station.","topic":"ask the way"}
{"fname":"train_9428","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know what you want to eat for lunch?\n#Person2#: What do you feel like having?\n#Person1#: I want to get some pizza.\n#Person2#: I had pizza for lunch yesterday.\n#Person1#: Tell me what you want to eat.\n#Person2#: Do you want to get a burger?\n#Person1#: See, I had a burger for lunch yesterday.\n#Person2#: Think of something.\n#Person1#: How about I get pizza and you get a burger?\n#Person2#: Let's do that then.\n#Person1#: Where do they sell both at?\n#Person2#: They sell pizza and burgers at the cafeteria.","summary":"#Person1# wants pizza but #Person2# wants a burger for lunch.","topic":"lunch choice"}
{"fname":"train_9429","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Sandra. how was your weekend?\n#Person2#: Great! I went hiking in the mountains on Saturday.\n#Person1#: Fantastic! how was that?\n#Person2#: Really good! you should try it sometime.\n#Person1#: I might. what did you do yesterday?\n#Person2#: Uh, nothing much, just went to bed early. I was still tired from Saturday.","summary":"Sandra tells #Person1# that she went hiking on Saturday and felt tired.","topic":"weekend activities"}
{"fname":"train_9430","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why, Tom? It's five to six already and you are still writing here.\n#Person2#: So what? Are we going anywhere?\n#Person1#: Yes, have you forgotten? We have arranged to go to Mary's to watch some videos tonight.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry I forgot all about it. Well, can I take a rain check?\n#Person1#: What's the matter with you? You are the one that persuaded all of us to go there.\n#Person2#: I'm terribly sorry, Rose. But I have to finish this paper by tomorrow or professor Martin will kill me.","summary":"Tom is writing and won't go to Mary's tonight. Rose is angry but Tom has no choice.","topic":"plans for tonight"}
{"fname":"train_9431","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello everyone! I'm Rick Fields, and here with me is Bob Copeland.\n#Person2#: Howdy folks, and welcome to today's game! You know, Rick, today is a key game between Russia and Canada. As you know, the winner will move on to the finals.\n#Person1#: That's right, and it looks like we're just about ready to start the match. The ref is calling the players for the face-off. . . and here we go! The Russians win possession and immediately set up their attack! Federal gets checked hard into the boards!\n#Person2#: Maurice Richard has the puck now, and passes it to the center. He shoots! Wow what a save by the goalie!\n#Person1#: Alright, the puck is back in play now. Pavel Bure is on a breakaway! He is flying down the ice! The defenders can't keep up! Slap shot! He scores\n#Person2#: What an amazing goal!","summary":"Rick and Bob are commentating on the game between Russia and Canada. They praise Pavel for the amazing goal.","topic":"game commentation"}
{"fname":"train_9432","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jill.\n#Person2#: Tom, You're back, come in please. How are you?\n#Person1#: Fine, only a little tired.\n#Person2#: You'll recover after a good night's sleep.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much for looking after my house in my absence.\n#Person2#: That's all right. Would you have a cup of coffee?\n#Person1#: Yes, Please. It's very kind of you.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it.\n#Person1#: The rooms are very tidy and the flowers grew very well. You are very helpful. I want to thank you for everything you've done for me.\n#Person2#: It's my pleasure.\n#Person1#: I bought you some books on literature, I don't know if you would like them.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Thank you for the trouble you've taken.\n#Person1#: Not at all.","summary":"Jill helps Tom look after the house and Tom thinks she does a great job. Tom is grateful and bought her some books.","topic":"housekeeping"}
{"fname":"train_9433","dialogue":"#Person1#: The time has come to say goodbye.\n#Person2#: So soon. It seems as if you just got here.\n#Person1#: I feel that way, too. But all good things must come to an end, as they say.\n#Person2#: It certainly has been a pleasure seeing you again and renewing old memories.\n#Person1#: I've had a great time and thank you for your spending so much time showing me around.\n#Person2#: It was fun for me, too. It gave me a chance to get away from my routine.\n#Person1#: You'll be out to see me next year, as you promised?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. I should be there some time next spring.\n#Person1#: I'll be expecting you then.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# say goodbye and they both enjoy the days they spent together. They promise to see each other next year.","topic":"farewell"}
{"fname":"train_9434","dialogue":"#Person1#: My goodness! She is thirty seconds faster than the world record in 5000 metres race.\n#Person2#: Excuse me, what did you say?\n#Person1#: A Chinese girl has broken the world record in the Olympic Games.\n#Person2#: That's incredible. I can't believe it.\n#Person1#: You have to. It is sure.\n#Person2#: How amazing!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are amazed that a Chinese girl broke the world record.","topic":"break the record"}
{"fname":"train_9435","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I'm sorry for calling this late. May I speak to Peter?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. He's not in right now.\n#Person1#: When is he coming back?\n#Person2#: He should be back in ten minutes. Could 1 you call back later?\n#Person1#: I'll call again in thirty minutes.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to call Peter later.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9436","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's Ron Marston like, Pauline?\n#Person2#: He's awful! He telephoned me four times yesterday, and three times the day before yesterday. He telephoned the office yesterday morning and yesterday afternoon. My boss answered the telephone.\n#Person1#: What did your boss say to him?\n#Person2#: He said, Pauline is typing letters. She can't speak to you now! ' Then I arrived home at six o'clock yesterday evening. He telephoned again. But I didn't answer the phone!\n#Person1#: Did he telephone again last night?\n#Person2#: Yes, he did. He telephoned at nine o'clock.\n#Person1#: What did you say to him?\n#Person2#: I said, This is Pauline's mother. Please don't telephone my daughter again!\n#Person1#: Did he telephone again?\n#Person2#: No, he didn't!","summary":"Pauline tells #Person1# that Ron kept calling her. Pauline pretended her mother to tell Ron never to call again and it worked.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9437","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Can I speak to Kevin, please?\n#Person2#: This is Kevin.\n#Person1#: My name is Joan Harris. I'm calling from St. Johns Hospital. Are you still interested in a job as a service technician?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: I have good news for you. You'Ve got an interview. Can you come to the Human Resources Office on Thursday at 9 30 am?\n#Person2#: wow! That's great. Sure, I can. Where is the Human Resources Office?\n#Person1#: 345 Stony Creek Avenue.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. I'll be there on time.\n#Person1#: Excellent. I'll see you on Thursday at 9 30.","summary":"Joan calls Kevin to inform him of the job interview. Kevin is glad to go.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_9438","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Shogun Restaurant.\n#Person2#: Hi, I would like to make a dinner reservation.\n#Person1#: Of course, what evening will you be joining us on?\n#Person2#: We will need the reservation for Tuesday night.\n#Person1#: What time would you like the reservation for?\n#Person2#: We would prefer 7\n#Person1#: For how many people\n#Person2#: There will be 4 of us.\n#Person1#: Fine, I can seat you at 7\n#Person2#: Thank you. The last name is Foster.\n#Person1#: See you at 7\n#Person2#: Thank you so much. I appreciate your help.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# reserve a table for 4 people at 7 on Tuesday.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_9439","dialogue":"#Person1#: What upsets you?\n#Person2#: My parents called. As usual, they reminded me again that I should have a plan to marry by my late 20s. Easier said then done. Who should I marry? I have no time to go on a date.\n#Person1#: It is not your mother finding one for you?\n#Person2#: I will find one myself, of course. I'm a modern girl.\n#Person1#: Perhaps you can try the three minutes date, the latest type.\n#Person2#: You mean dozens of the opposite sex meet each other for three minutes in a dimly bar serving alcohol, I hate that idea.\n#Person1#: No, there is an updated virgin, three minutes video date. I know an online dating website providing such service with a microphone and webcam, you can sigh for it. You can be face-to-face with a guy talking for maximum three minutes.\n#Person2#: I don't think it makes sense. Three minutes is such a short time.\n#Person1#: I think you can find out if there is a possibility of romance within the first second of meeting someone, so-called love at first sight.\n#Person2#: Anyway, I don't want to post my face up for sale on the internet like that.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. There are many other options using the internet as dating methods. Some sites operate at international standard even have got certifications. Of course, for these sites, you have to pay a membership fee. But all in all, it is more serious and professional. The chance of meeting a good and serious person who does not play games is higher.\n#Person2#: I don't want to post my personal information on the internet. I'm not knowing who is reading it.","summary":"#Person2# is upset because #Person2#'s parents reminded #Person2# to have a plan to marry. #Person1# advises #Person2# to try the three-minute video date but #Person2# doesn't want to post personal information online.","topic":"online dating"}
{"fname":"train_9440","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sir, are you alright? Just try to calm down, Sir. What's happened?\n#Person2#: I've lost my Traveller's Cheques, all of them.\n#Person1#: OK, just take a deep breath, Sir. Everything is going to be fine. Here's a form to report missing Traveller's Cheques, whatever the reason. Please fill it in and we can get moving on this.\n#Person2#: I see. You need the reference numbers? For each cheque?\n#Person1#: Yes, Sir. Do you have that information with you? At this bank, we always recommend our customers write down the reference number of each Traveller's Cheque and keep it in a safe place away from the Traveller's Cheques.","summary":"#Person2# lost #Person2#'s Traveller's Cheques and #Person1# asks #Person2# to fill in a form and offer reference numbers.","topic":"bank service"}
{"fname":"train_9441","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm looking for some lipsticks. Do you still have some in peach rose?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. That is a beautiful color. It has been a very popular lipstick this season. I have just two left.\n#Person1#: Great. I'll take one.\n#Person2#: Have you heard about our special promotion this month? If you purchase at least 200 yuan in any loreal products, you will receive this black hand bag with a sample of blusher, mascara and two shades of eye shadow.\n#Person1#: Wow. That sounds like a bargain. I'm running low on facial moisturizer and powder. Could you ring those up for me along with the lipstick?\n#Person2#: I'd be glad to. Do you need anything else?\n#Person1#: That's all.","summary":"#Person1# buys a lipstick from #Person2#. #Person2# recommends a special promotion and #Person1# takes it.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9442","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which kinds of meat are most popular in your country?\n#Person2#: We eat a lot of chicken, pork and beef. You eat those meat a lot in your country too, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. We also eat a lot of lamb.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve heard that people in your country like to eat lamb chops.\n#Person1#: That's right. They taste so good. We eat them with mint sauce. Have you ever tried them?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. I tried them when I visited your country last year. I thought they were very tasty. Can you cook them?\n#Person1#: I certainly can. If I can get some from the butchers, I'll cook them for you.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll boring a bottle of wine.","summary":"#Person2# eats chicken, pork and beef in #Person2#'s country and #Person1# also eat lamb chops in #Person1#'s country. #Person1# will cook lamb for #Person2#.","topic":"food choice"}
{"fname":"train_9443","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, good morning, Tom. I haven't seen you for a long time.\n#Person2#: I'd been feeling pretty well until just a few days ago.\n#Person1#: What seems to be the trouble now?\n#Person2#: I feel run down, tired. I've been having headaches almost every day. And I'm not getting as much sleep as I usually do.\n#Person1#: Have you been eating properly? Eating the right kind of food is important for your health, you know.\n#Person2#: Well, I haven't been eating well, I guess. I usually only have enough time to grab a sandwich and a cup of coffee for lunch.\n#Person1#: And what about dinner?\n#Person2#: Sometimes I'm too tired to eat anything at all.\n#Person1#: That's not good. You don't have a well-balanced diet. Have you been taking vitamin pills?\n#Person2#: I don't like to take any medicine at all without talking it over with a doctor first.","summary":"Tom tells #Person1# that he feels tired and has headaches. #Person1# thinks it's because Tom doesn't have a well-balanced diet.","topic":"sickness"}
{"fname":"train_9444","dialogue":"#Person1#: All I do all day is work and watch TV. I really should start thinking about my health.\n#Person2#: I never thought about that, but you're right. What do you think we should do?\n#Person1#: For starters, we should start doing more outdoor activities. That way we'll get some exercise.\n#Person2#: I was thinking about taking tennis lessons. I always have an hour to spare in the afternoon. What do you think about that?\n#Person1#: That's not a bad idea. How much is it?\n#Person2#: I heard it is only about one hundred twenty dollars a month for 8 lessons.\n#Person1#: Playing tennis twice a week will be a good start. Count me in.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# want to do more outdoor activities and they decide to play tennis twice a week.","topic":"play sports"}
{"fname":"train_9445","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look! Allen has the mic!\n#Person2#: I thought he only liked to listen!\n#Person1#: That was before he heard Stanley sing! I guess he couldn't stand it any more, so he decided to give it a try himself!\n#Person2#: ( Sound of Allen singing ) Hey, Allen has a really good voice! He sounds like Johnny Dean!\n#Person1#: And he can move. too! He dances like Ricky Martin!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are surprised that John Allen can sing and dance well.","topic":"sing and dance"}
{"fname":"train_9446","dialogue":"#Person1#: We agree to give you a break on the price, all together a discount of 6 %. Good news is, I talked to my boss, he confirmed that if you take care of the shipping costs, we'll throw in insurance.\n#Person2#: Great! I'd love to get a little better discount than 6 %, but if your company provides the insurance, that will save us a few bucks. . .\n#Person1#: Now, all this is available to you, as far as you make payment within a 30 day grace period. That shouldn't be a problem, right?\n#Person2#: No. . . We shouldn't have any problem with that. I know we talked about a possibility for 90 days, but we won't be needing that after your discounted price.\n#Person1#: So, if all this is agreeable to you, I'll put it all down on paper and fax a contract to you this afternoon. If you can get a signed version of the contract we've agreed upon back to me by tomorrow morning, we can go ahead and make arrangements to ship the product on Tuesday.\n#Person2#: Great!","summary":"#Person1# agrees to give #Person2# a discount of 6% and cover the insurance, given that #Person2# will pay the shipping costs. They are both satisfied with the agreement and #Person1# will fax a contract to #Person2#.","topic":"business negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_9447","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mikel. What's with you? You look angry.\n#Person2#: Nah, I just check my weight, I'm getting fatter.\n#Person1#: True, you are getting a really pot belly, aren't you?\n#Person2#: I'll get you for that comments, George.\n#Person1#: Just kidding, M. Why don't you come work out with me?\n#Person2#: ah, I don't know a fit works. Last time, all I saw the gym were bunch of lidos, like me.\n#Person1#: It works if you keep at it. Come on, let's go!\n#Person2#: All right. But so help me it better work.\n#Person1#: This feels great. I'm all reed up. I can keep going all night.\n#Person2#: Not me. I'm too hot and I'm too tired.\n#Person1#: Exercise has no benefit unless you sweat like a pig.\n#Person2#: Well, that's not for me.\n#Person1#: Thanks for coming, it was a real blessed.\n#Person2#: Get out of it! It wasn't as good as you think.\n#Person1#: You'll get used to it, Mikel, trust me.","summary":"Mike says he gets fatter and George advises him to work out. Mike tries but he feels tired and hot so he wants to quit. George encourages him to keep doing.","topic":"work out"}
{"fname":"train_9448","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Do you have a pharmacy here, please?\n#Person1#: Sure. We have one on the second floor.\n#Person2#: Which floor are we on now?\n#Person1#: This is the first floor. The second floor is one level up.\n#Person2#: And where's the elevator?\n#Person1#: That's just over there. On the right.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# where the pharmacy is.","topic":"ask for location"}
{"fname":"train_9449","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sis, why did you ask me to come to this bargain market? It's so crowded, and you can't find anything that you really want.\n#Person2#: You just don't get it. Looking for bargains can be really interesting.\n#Person1#: Are you serious? How can that be?\n#Person2#: Bargaining is a game, or even a battle. You feel like a winner when you get a good price.\n#Person1#: Come on. You know, you can never really win. The salesperson never loses. They make their living out of it.\n#Person2#: That's true. But I just love it. Come here!\n#Person1#: Oh, this silk carpet is really beautiful. Look at the pattern, and how delicate it is!\n#Person2#: You do have great taste. That's the most expensive stuff here.\n#Person1#: Really? Oh, this one. I like the cloisonn vase.\n#Person2#: Are you kidding me? I bought a same one last week. It's surprising that there is something we both like. Well, what do you think of these ceramic cups?\n#Person1#: Come on. They look so cheap. Something else, please.\n#Person2#: What about this picture? I think Benjamin would like it.\n#Person1#: Don't underestimate his taste. I don't think he'd like it.\n#Person2#: Don't be so sure. He loves the vase I bought here last week.\n#Person1#: Yeah. Well, anyway, it's up to you. But I can tell that you come here often.\n#Person2#: Absolutely. That's why I can always get a good price.","summary":"#Person2# asked #Person1# to the bargain market but #Person1# didn't like it because it's crowded and the salesperson never loses. They find some cheap and good-quality products and #Person1# tells that #Person2# goes there often.","topic":"bargain market"}
{"fname":"train_9450","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is everything alright?\n#Person2#: Yes, everything is fine.\n#Person1#: What took so long? I thought your flight was supposed to arrive 3 hours ago!\n#Person2#: Didn't they announce that our flight was delayed?\n#Person1#: I didn't hear anything about a delay. I thought everything was running on time. What happened?\n#Person2#: We boarded the plane on time, but then we were held up for almost an hour due to a maintenance problem.\n#Person1#: Then what? Your plane was three hours late!\n#Person2#: We finally took off, but about 30 minutes later, the captain came on to the loudspeaker to warn us that there would be some bad turbulence for most of the flight.\n#Person1#: Turbulence is pretty normal, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, but this was the worst turbulence I'd ever experienced in my life! Everyone started getting sick. The flight attendants had to stay in their seats. The captain decided to land early.\n#Person1#: So where did you land?\n#Person2#: We landed in Southampton and waited an hour for the storms to pass and then took off again.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a nightmare!\n#Person2#: It wasn't too bad. At lease I'm alive.\n#Person1#: Have you had anything to eat?\n#Person2#: I managed to get a sandwich from a flight attendant. How about you?\n#Person1#: I had a few coffees while I was waiting. Let's get out of here!","summary":"#Person2#'s plane was three hours late and #Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# had to wait on the plane because of a maintenance problem. Then the plane suffered from bad turbulence so the captain had to land early in Southampton and then took off again.","topic":"flight experience"}
{"fname":"train_9451","dialogue":"#Person1#: Donna Hoover speaking.\n#Person2#: Dr. Hoover, my name is Edgar Bush. My roommate, John, is in your art history class. Uh... Art History 502?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: Well, he is sick and won't be in your class today. He asked me to bring his term paper to your office.\n#Person1#: OK. The paper is due by 3 o'clock.\n#Person2#: I have a class from 1 to 2. I'll bring it to your office after my class.\n#Person1#: Well, I have a meeting this afternoon. So you can drop it off with the secretary of the art history department. She'll see to it that I get it.","summary":"Edgar tells Donna that John's sick. Donna asks Edgar to drop John's paper off with the secretary.","topic":"paper delivery"}
{"fname":"train_9452","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, what do you want to do tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Well, let's look at this city guide here. [Okay] Uh, here's something interesting. [Oh!]Why don't we first visit the art museum in the morning?\n#Person1#: Okay. I like that idea. And where do you want to eat lunch?\n#Person2#: How about going to an Indian restaurant? [Humm] The guide recommends one downtown a few blocks from the museum.\n#Person1#: Now that sounds great. After that, what do you think about visiting the zoo? [Oh .. umm .. well ... ] Well, it says here that there are some very unique animals not found anywhere else.\n#Person2#: Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not really interested in going there. [Really?]. Yeah. Why don't we go shopping instead? There are supposed to be some really nice places to pick up souvenirs.\n#Person1#: Nah, I don't think that's a good idea. We only have few travelers checks left, and I only have fifty dollars left in cash.\n#Person2#: No problem. We can use YOUR credit card to pay for MY new clothes.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. I remember the last time you used MY credit card for YOUR purchases.\n#Person2#: Oh well. Let's take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach.\n#Person1#: Now that sounds like a wonderful plan.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# plan to visit the museum and have lunch at an Indian restaurant. #Person1# suggests going to the zoo but #Person2# wants to go shopping. They finally decide to walk along the beach.","topic":"traveling plan"}
{"fname":"train_9453","dialogue":"#Person1#: Morning, Peter. Nice suit! A new one?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. My wife bought it for me yesterday. Hmm, you look nice in that yellow dress. Yellow suits you really well.\n#Person1#: Maybe. Several people also have suggested that I get more yellow clothes. They say the color suits me because of my skin.\n#Person2#: That's right. You know, pink, green and black could also be good for you. Actually, I think all colors are okay for a person like you. Different colors can give people different impressions. For example, black could make you look mature, while pink could make you look young and energetic.\n#Person1#: It's kind of you to say so. It sounds like you're a clothing expert.\n#Person2#: Well, compared with my wife, I'm just a beginner.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# compliment each other's clothes. #Person2# tells #Person1# how colours give people different impressions and #Person1# feels amazed.","topic":"discuss clothing"}
{"fname":"train_9454","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you remember the days in our small cabin last summer?\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. I especially like the walk in the mountain.\n#Person1#: If you'd like to, we can go there again this summer.\n#Person2#: I'd love to enjoy the moment of peace out there.","summary":"#Person1# suggests going to the small cabin again and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"summer plan"}
{"fname":"train_9455","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Dave. [Hi] Happy to see you could make it. Come on in.\n#Person2#: Wow. Looks like the party is in full swing.\n#Person1#: Yeah. And they're eating me out of house and home. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol. She's visiting for the weekend.\n#Person2#: Oh. Which one is she?\n#Person1#: She's sitting on the sofa over there.\n#Person2#: You mean the woman wearing the red sweater with the long black hair?\n#Person1#: Yeah. That's right. Let me introduce you to her. I just know you two will hit it off. You're both so outgoing and adventurous.\n#Person2#: Uh, and who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man with the suit jacket and flashy green tie?\n#Person1#: Oh, that's Bob, my karate teacher.\n#Person2#: Karate teacher! I never knew you were into karate.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them.","summary":"Dave comes to #Person1#'s party and #Person1# introduces Carol, #Person1#'s sister, and Bob, #Person1#'s karate teacher, to Dave.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_9456","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, a table for two, please. \n#Person2#: Yes, this way please. \n#Person1#: Can we see the menu, please? \n#Person2#: Here you are. \n#Person1#: What's good today? \n#Person2#: I recommand crispy and fried duck. \n#Person1#: We don't want that. Well, perhaps we'll begin with mushroom soup, and follow by some seafood and chips. \n#Person2#: Do you want any dessert? \n#Person1#: No dessert, thanks. Just coffee. Can I have the check, please? \n#Person3#: Let's split this. \n#Person1#: No, it's my treat tonight. \n#Person2#: Cash or charge? \n#Person1#: Charge, please. Put it on my American Express. ","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# get seated and order food. #Person3# wants to split but #Person2# refuses.","topic":"restaurant service"}
{"fname":"train_9457","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, the ink is spilled on the desk. \n#Person2#: Did it spill on your clothes? \n#Person1#: No, but the table cloth was dirty. \n#Person2#: That's OK. \n#Person1#: I'm afraid it's too hard to wash off the stain. \n#Person2#: It's no big deal. \n#Person1#: I really feel great shame. Let me buy a new one for you. \n#Person2#: Don't be silly, forget about it. ","summary":"#Person1# spills some ink and feels sorry but #Person2# says it's fine.","topic":"spilling ink"}
{"fname":"train_9458","dialogue":"#Person1#: Uncle, have a heart, please lend your new car to me. Only once. \n#Person2#: Where are you going? \n#Person1#: I have a big date tonight. \n#Person2#: You have got a car, haven't you? \n#Person1#: Oh, please. Only once lend your new car to me. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to lend his new car to #Person1#.","topic":"borrow a car"}
{"fname":"train_9459","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sorry. What was that you said? \n#Person2#: I'll meet you at the Gate round about seven. \n#Person1#: Where? \n#Person2#: At the Gate. \n#Person1#: When, did you say? \n#Person2#: Round about seven. \n#Person1#: Who's coming? \n#Person2#: Peter. Peter Brown, you know. Don't forget to bring the letter. \n#Person1#: Sorry. I didn't quite catch what you said. There's a lot of noise outside. \n#Person2#: I told you not to forget to bring the letter. \n#Person1#: Loretta? No, she can't come, she's busy. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# where and when they'll meet, but #Person1# didn't catch the information because of the noise.","topic":"noise interruption"}
{"fname":"train_9460","dialogue":"#Person1#: Linda, would you care for some candies or cookies? \n#Person2#: No, don't try to tend me. I'm becoming chubby, and I have to slender down. \n#Person1#: You are not really chubby. You are actually thin enough. \n#Person2#: I don't think so. I know I've put on weight this winter. \n#Person1#: So you are watching your weight, aren't you? \n#Person2#: Yes, to tell you the truth. I am on the diet. ","summary":"#Person1# offers Linda candy or cookies, but Linda refuses because she is losing weight.","topic":"lose weight"}
{"fname":"train_9461","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you recognize that woman, Millie? \n#Person2#: I think I can, Kate. It must be Karen Marsh, the actress. \n#Person1#: I thought so. Who's that beside her? \n#Person2#: That must be Conrad Reeves. \n#Person1#: Conrad Reeves, the actor? It can't be. Let me have another look. I think you're right! Isn't he her third husband? \n#Person2#: No, He must be her fourth or fifth. \n#Person1#: Doesn't Karen Marsh look old! \n#Person2#: She does, doesn't she! I read she's twenty-nine, but she must be at least forty. \n#Person1#: I'm sure she is. \n#Person2#: She was a famous actress when I was still a schoolgirl. \n#Person1#: That was a long time ago, wasn't it? \n#Person2#: Not that long ago! I'm not more than twenty-nine myself. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# recognize Kate and Kate is with Conrad. They are amazed that Kate looks so young.","topic":"discuss actresses"}
{"fname":"train_9462","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you get your new schedule? Let me see. I want to know if we are in some of the same classes.\n#Person2#: Sure. Hey, luck, we're both in CAP together. I'm not sure what it is, but let's sit together.\n#Person1#: It is called career and personal planning. Every grade 12 student has to take it.\n#Person2#: Do you know what it's all about?\n#Person1#: It teaches us about the business world. You know how to write a resume and how to find a job. It also helps us discover our strengths, weaknesses and interests.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. So since I am curious and like adventure, I might be a good reporter. What do you think is your best quality?\n#Person1#: I'd say, you can always count on me if you need something, and I always do what I say I'm going to do.\n#Person2#: Great.\n#Person1#: We also have to volunteer at a job for one weekend. If you want, I can get you a job at my dad's athletic store.\n#Person2#: I'd rather work with someone I know. My brother is building his house right now and he could use the help.\n#Person1#: Anyway, it certainly won't be dull. At least it teaches us life skills.\n#Person2#: I agree. I'm still trying to figure out why algebra is so important.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are both in CAP class and #Person1# introduces the class to #Person2#. #Person2# thinks #Person2# is curious and adventurous and #Person1# thinks #Person1# is responsible. #Person1# recommends a job but #Person2# wants to work with familiar people.","topic":"discuss courses"}
{"fname":"train_9463","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, and welcome to New York City. I hope your flight was OK.\n#Person2#: It was just a bit boring. Before we leave the airport, I'd love to know where our tour will go in this morning.\n#Person1#: Of course. I'll first take you around Central Park in Grand Central Station and then we will go downtown where you will be served with lunch by a famous French chef.\n#Person2#: Sounds amazing, but won't the trains and buses be so crowded to go downtown?\n#Person1#: Not a problem. We arranged the special car service for tourist to take us around, so we won't have to worry.\n#Person2#: OK let's go. I'm so excited to see the city.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about the tour. #Person2# is worried about transportation but #Person1# explains they have the special car service for tourists.","topic":"traveling plan"}
{"fname":"train_9464","dialogue":"#Person1#: Facebook just reported that everyone in the world is only separated by an average number of 3.5 people.\n#Person2#: Wow, that doesn't seem possible! I thought the number was supposed to be 6.\n#Person1#: That's what scientists originally thought. I think we're all connected even more than Facebook reported actually. The report only included connections between those with a Facebook account.\n#Person2#: I don't have an account.\n#Person1#: You don't? I love Facebook. It keeps me up to date with everyone in my life.\n#Person2#: That's what I don't like about it. I only like to know about my close friends and I'm a very private person. So I don't like to share my life with those I don't know well.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that Facebook says everyone is separated by 3.5 people. #Person2# thinks it's impossible but #Person1# thinks people are more connected. #Person2# doesn't use Facebook but #Person1# loves it.","topic":"people's connection"}
{"fname":"train_9465","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Well, my winter vacation is coming up in a few days and I want to take a trip with my wife.\n#Person1#: Do you want to go abroad?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I'd like to go to a foreign country. My wife wants to go to any place sunny. We won't visit Africa though.\n#Person1#: How much money would you like to spend on the trip?\n#Person2#: It better not be more than $3000.\n#Person1#: I think sunny Florida is a good choice.\n#Person2#: Florida is not exactly our idea of a great vacation. What about someplace a little different, where few tourists go?\n#Person1#: Then how about Spain or Portugal? Both are sunny and quite relaxing.\n#Person2#: Spain seems better. I'll talk to my wife about it then, then return.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to recommend someplace foreign and sunny. #Person2# recommends Florida but #Person1# wants someplace different and #Person1# thinks Spain is better.","topic":"touring destination"}
{"fname":"train_9466","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ticket prices have certainly gone up.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I really need a break.\n#Person1#: Would you like something to eat while we watch the movie?\n#Person2#: Sure. What do they have?\n#Person1#: It looks like the standard popcorn and soda, but there's also ice cream, hot dogs, coffee and so on.\n#Person2#: I am crazy for chocolate. But I should try to have something healthy. I want to avoid getting sick this year. Do they have any cakes?\n#Person1#: No, but they do have cookies.\n#Person2#: Please get me some cookies and a coffee. What are you getting?\n#Person1#: I'm getting the large popcorn and a cola.\n#Person2#: Here is some money.\n#Person1#: It's on me.","summary":"#Person2# will get cookies and a coffee while watching the movie and #Person1# will get popcorn and cola. #Person1# will pay.","topic":"food choice"}
{"fname":"train_9467","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you want to go, Madam?\n#Person2#: The Hilton Hotel, please? Uh, it's cold, huh? I'm freezing.\n#Person1#: Come on, San Francisco's usually cold in winter, you know? It's often very rainy, which makes the weather colder.\n#Person2#: Well, it gets very hot in summer, doesn't it?\n#Person1#: Not really, it gets warm in July and August. That's the best time to visit the city. Ah-oh, here comes the rain.\n#Person2#: It's raining hard. By the way, how long will it take us to reach the hotel?\n#Person1#: About half an hour. Would you like to listen to some light music?\n#Person2#: That would be lovely.","summary":"#Person1# will take #Person2# to the hotel and #Person1# tells #Person2# that San Francisco's winter is often cold and rainy.","topic":"discuss the weather"}
{"fname":"train_9468","dialogue":"#Person1#: Harry, let's play some ping-pong today.\n#Person2#: I'd love to play a set or 2, but my right arm hurts. I decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better.\n#Person1#: Well, how about going skating?\n#Person2#: I'd like to, but my knee hurts, too.\n#Person1#: Harry, stop making excuses. You're just lazy.\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. You know there's a basketball match on TV today. Let's just stay at home and watch it.\n#Person1#: OK, you stay. And I'll play with Helen.","summary":"#Person1# asks Harry to play ping-pong or go skating but Harry wants to watch TV. #Person1# will play with Helen.","topic":"do sports"}
{"fname":"train_9469","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please tell me something about your best holiday, Jason?\n#Person2#: Well, it was my trip to Nepal. We went there 10 years ago, walking in the mountains for 20 days.\n#Person1#: That's a long time. How far did you walk everyday?\n#Person2#: 15 kilometers or so. We had to climb up and down a lot everyday. At times, it was hard to walk as the air there was very thin and we had a lots of problems breathing, which made me anxious and depressed.\n#Person1#: What kind of equipment did you take?\n#Person2#: Only a bag, a sleeping bag and some warm clothes.\n#Person1#: And how was the food?\n#Person2#: There was rice and vegetables. Normally no meat, but it was OK.\n#Person1#: What was the best thing about the trip?\n#Person2#: The walking and the exercise. I hate sitting in the sun and like walking in the countryside. The air was very clean and it was very quiet. Nepal is a good place. You must go.","summary":"Jason tells #Person1# that his best holiday was the trip to Nepal, where he climbed the mountains. Jason recommends #Person1# to go there.","topic":"best trip"}
{"fname":"train_9470","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. What's the buying rate for euro?\n#Person1#: 1.15 U. S. dollars to the euro.\n#Person2#: Okay. I'd like to change some euro into US dollars, please.\n#Person1#: Sure. How much would you like to change?\n#Person2#: Six hundred euro.\n#Person1#: Very good. May I see your passport?\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: How would you like your bills?\n#Person2#: In fifties please.","summary":"#Person1#'s assisting #Person2# in changing some euro into US dollars.","topic":"currency exchange"}
{"fname":"train_9471","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I need to make an appointment to see the doctor.\n#Person2#: What seems to be the problem?\n#Person1#: I have a rash that I need a doctor to look at.\n#Person2#: Do you have a fever with that rash?\n#Person1#: No, it just itches a lot.\n#Person2#: I have openings on Tuesday or Wednesday. Which would be best for you?\n#Person1#: I need an appointment on Tuesday.\n#Person2#: Fine, I am putting you down for 9\n#Person1#: I would like to see Dr. Jones.\n#Person2#: I can schedule you with him with no problem. We look forward to seeing you.","summary":"#Person1# has a rash and makes an appointment on Tuesday with Dr. Jones.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_9472","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where are you feeling the pain?\n#Person2#: I can ' t stand up! My stomach is killing me!\n#Person1#: Can you put your hand where it hurts the most?\n#Person2#: It hurts smack in the middle of my gut!\n#Person1#: Did this just come on suddenly?\n#Person2#: I felt OK until an hour or so ago, and then I just doubled over.\n#Person1#: Have you exercised strenuously or played sports recently?\n#Person2#: No, and I don ' t usually get a lot of stomachaches.\n#Person1#: We need to get you to an emergency room to see what the problem is.\n#Person2#: I think that that is the best way to figure out what is causing this. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# has a stomachache and #Person1# tries to diagnose through interrogation. #Person1# decides to take #Person2# to an emergency room.","topic":"stomachache"}
{"fname":"train_9473","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you develop films here?\n#Person2#: Yes, we shall. What size do you like?\n#Person1#: Well, the 4 x 6 is fine.\n#Person2#: Which do you prefer, color or black and white?\n#Person1#: The last one is black and white, all the rest should need color.\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: I hope they will come out well. When should I pick them up?\n#Person2#: They will be ready at noon tomorrow. Each negative develops one print, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. And develop them as glossy as possible.\n#Person2#: No problem. Do you need another film?\n#Person1#: Yes, a roll of Kodak film please.\n#Person2#: It is totally $ 20 including the deposit for films.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to develop films in. #Person1# also buys another Kodak film and pays #Person2# $ 20 in total.","topic":"film developing"}
{"fname":"train_9474","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the Bell Captain's Desk. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I've been waiting for my bags to be sent up for the last half hour. Where are they?\n#Person1#: I'm very sorry to hear that. May I have your name and room number, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's Yao Lan. Room 406.\n#Person1#: And how many pieces did you have?\n#Person2#: Two suitcases and a handbag. The suitcases are blue and the shoulder bag is red.\n#Person1#: Is there a name tag attached to them?\n#Person2#: Yes, there is.\n#Person1#: We're very sorry for the delay. I'll check immediately and call you back.","summary":"Yao Lan calls the Bell Captain's Desk to hasten the delivery of her package. #Person1# apologizes and will check for her immediately.","topic":"package delivery"}
{"fname":"train_9475","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you finished?\n#Person2#: Yes. May I have some more beer?\n#Person1#: Oh, sure. I'll be back in a minute. Thank you for waiting. Here it is. Did you enjoy your meal?\n#Person2#: Yes, the meal was very delicious and I enjoyed very much. I'm full.\n#Person1#: Is that so? I'm glad you enjoyed it.\n#Person2#: By the way, Miss. Where is the toilet?\n#Person1#: Toilets are in the rear. I'm afraid all the toilets are fully occupied at the moment.\n#Person2#: What?","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s feedback on the meal. #Person2# tells #Person1# she enjoyed it very much.","topic":"restaurant talk"}
{"fname":"train_9476","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have to find a living room set.\n#Person2#: Where are you planning on looking for one?\n#Person1#: I don't know.\n#Person2#: I can tell you where I got mine.\n#Person1#: Where did you go to find yours?\n#Person2#: IKEA has beautiful furniture.\n#Person1#: Does the furniture from IKEA cost a lot?\n#Person2#: The furniture cost a couple thousand dollars.\n#Person1#: How good of quality is the furniture?\n#Person2#: It's very sturdy. You get what you pay for.\n#Person1#: I don't mind paying for quality workmanship.\n#Person2#: I assure you that you're paying for quality.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a living room set. #Person2# suggests buying furniture from IKEA which is expensive but of good quality.","topic":"shopping recommendation"}
{"fname":"train_9477","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Hughes? Do you have a minute? I would like to discuss something with you.\n#Person2#: What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I was wondering, I have heard many of my co-wokers that your knowledge and experience in international markets is phenomenal. Also, I'Ve heard the rumor that you speak fluent Japanese. Is that right?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. I do speak decent Japanese.\n#Person1#: Right now I'm working on a product launch project to open up our Asian market. We have several upcoming events to take place for the Japanese cities. We'll be heading to Tokyo next month to get things started. What I would like to talk to you about is joining our team to help bring this project to completion.\n#Person2#: Exactly what kind of help did you have in mind?\n#Person1#: We aer looking for someone who is familiar with the market and cultural issues to act as an advisor to our marketing staff. We would like to set up a partnership, where we can help each other.\n#Person2#: So if I can help you as a consultant, what is in for me?\n#Person1#: We could give you an uncite office, as well as potential to develop your own contracts in Japan. At the same time, after helping with our project, we will be willing to split our profit with you.","summary":"Since Mr. Hughes is familiar with the market and Japanese culture, #Person1# invites Mr. Hughes to act as an advisor to #Person1#'s marketing staff to open up the Asian market and will offer him good conditions.","topic":"job invitation"}
{"fname":"train_9478","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I invite you to dance with me?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I can't dance.\n#Person1#: Never mind, I can teach you.\n#Person2#: Is it difficult to learn?\n#Person1#: No, it is easy.\n#Person2#: How should I do?\n#Person1#: You just follow me.\n#Person2#: All right. By the way, do you often dance?\n#Person1#: Yup, because dance can relax myself.\n#Person2#: It seems a good way.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to dance. #Person2# refuses because #Person2# can't dance, then#Person1# teaches #Person2# how to dance.","topic":"dance invitation"}
{"fname":"train_9479","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.\n#Person2#: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country.\n#Person1#: That's because your country is more agricultural and has much less industry.\n#Person2#: Yeah, you are right.\n#Person1#: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution laws have been introduced.\n#Person2#: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don't believe that any single country can do anything about it.\n#Person1#: I think you're right. An international response to this problem is needed.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss air pollution as the biggest environmental problem in #Person1#'s country. They think an international response is needed.","topic":"air pollution"}
{"fname":"train_9480","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob, you're so lucky that you've come at the right time-the 2005 International Tourism Festival is around the corner.\n#Person2#: We've heard about that festival before. It would be quite helpful if you could give us some highlights of the festival.\n#Person1#: My pleasure. Well, the festival is going to start on the third Saturday of October, and covers over one hundred diverse programs in one month.\n#Person2#: What do you think we can see during the festival?\n#Person1#: I don't know what to suggest. There're so many attractions, and they all sound interesting. One exciting program might be the Ten Thousand People Cycling round the Town. You can choose from the five routes that lead to different destinations.\n#Person2#: I'd like to take the one that goes to the Wild Animal Park.\n#Person1#: Then you can take Route No. 5. Next I would suggest the International Dragon Boat Race where you can watch Lion Dance, Dragon Boat racing, and many other water shows.\n#Person2#: Wow, must be interesting to watch dragon boats compete a-gainst one another on the city river.","summary":"Bob introduces the 2005 international tourism festival to #Person1# and gives #Person1# some highlights about the attractions. #Person1# decides to go to the Wild Animal Park.","topic":"tourism festival"}
{"fname":"train_9481","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sarah. You look terrible. What's wrong?\n#Person2#: My grandmother just passed away.\n#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. When did this happen?\n#Person2#: A couple of days ago. I just go back from the funeral.\n#Person1#: Is there anything I can do?\n#Person2#: No. . . not really. The sad thing is that I wasn't there when she died. I really wanted to be there one last time.\n#Person1#: I'm sure she knew you loved her. Did she pass away in the hospital?\n#Person2#: Yeah. She died in her sleep.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry she's gone.\n#Person2#: At least she didn't suffer.\n#Person1#: I think your grandmother would want you to think of all the good times you spent together.\n#Person2#: I know. But I miss her.\n#Person1#: When my grandmother passed away, I frequently visited her in the cemetery. I always talked to her. Even though she wasn't there, I somehow knew she heard what I said.\n#Person2#: Yeah? That's what I was thinking too. Thanks.\n#Person1#: It looks like you haven't eaten anything all day. We should get you something to eat.\n#Person2#: You're right. . . I should eat something. Let's go.","summary":"Sarah tells #Person1# her grandmother has passed away and she feels miserable that she wasn't there when her grandmother died. #Person1# comforts her by sharing #Person1#'s similar experience.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_9482","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey! How was your first day of class? I'm in level two and I'm loving my class this semester! It's great being in a class of international students!\n#Person2#: Mine was ok, except that no one in my class speaks English. I guess it will force me to converse in Chinese more in class so at least I should improve a lot this semester.\n#Person1#: That's both fortunate and unfortunate. It's the United Nations in my class! We have people from all over the world! There are three Germans, a Pole, a Scottish, two French, an American, a Brazilian, a Chilean, a New Zealander, though he prefers to call himself a Kiwi. Who else do we have? Oh, we also have a Moroccan, a Togolese, a Pakistani, and two Indonesians!\n#Person2#: That's quite the array of nationalities. Everyone in my class is from Asia, except me. There are a few South Koreans, several Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean, Filipino, Kazakhstan, and one Russian.\n#Person1#: Well, I think you're pretty lucky actually. You'll have the opportunity to learn so much about Asian culture.\n#Person2#: I guess so, but I think it's going to be hard to relate to my classmates, especially with the language barrier. I think I might change classes.\n#Person1#: Don't! Stay the course! Your spoken Chinese will be eternally grateful. I bet you it will even surpass mine with all that practice.\n#Person2#: I highly doubt it. Your girlfriend is Chinese.\n#Person1#: Well, there is that, yes.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# tell each other about their class. #Person1#'s class is full of international students. #Person2#'s classmates are all Asian except #Person2#, so #Person1# thinks #Person2# can practice Chinese and learn about Asian culture.","topic":"class"}
{"fname":"train_9483","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have never mentioned this friend to me. Are you on very good terms with him or her?\n#Person2#: We have been on good terms. She is a very nice girl. But she got in Dutch with her boss. I don't have the heart to see her pounding the pavements.\n#Person1#: You must be stuck on her, or you would not use your elbow grease.\n#Person2#: Well, we hit it off with each other. Nothing more, nothing much.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about a girl friend. #Person1# thinks that #Person2# must be stuck on her but #Person2# says they are just friends.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_9484","dialogue":"#Person1#: What book is that?\n#Person2#: I just bought a new atlas. I'm looking this map of the world. Look at Russia! That's a vast country.\n#Person1#: Canada, China, and the USA are huge too.\n#Person2#: There are several tiny countries in the world too. Countries like Monaco are smaller than many cities.\n#Person1#: Those small countries are microscopic compared to Russia. European countries are relatively small. France looks quite big in Europe, but compared to many countries in other continents, it's not very large at all.\n#Person2#: Britain is half the size of france, but great Britain is still one of the largest islands in the world.\n#Person1#: The thing with large countries is that often they have vast areas of land that are useless or hardly used. Russia and Canada have enormous areas of ice and forest.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are looking at the new atlas and discussing the area of different countries.","topic":"area of countries"}
{"fname":"train_9485","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know about All Fools'Day?\n#Person2#: On that day, people play all kinds of tricks on others, and the one easily taken in is called April fool.\n#Person1#: April fool!\n#Person2#: April the first is coming. Be careful!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about April Fools' Day.","topic":"April Fools' Day"}
{"fname":"train_9486","dialogue":"#Person1#: You should have seen the T. V. show that was on last night, the topic it covered was really interesting, animal rights.\n#Person2#: Do you really believe in that? If they are going to focus on something, they should do it on civil rights.\n#Person1#: Yes, but we can't deny that animals are vulnerable, defenseless, and are completely at the mercy of human beings.\n#Person2#: I understand your point, but we continue to have transgressions against human rights. If so much attention weren't devoted to the topic of animals, we would then concentrate more on saving a human being instead of protecting a koala.\n#Person1#: You can't compare apples and oranges. I believe that both topics are important and that we can't ignore them, the mistreatment of animals can cause a great environmental imbalance. I believe that governments should prohibit activities like poaching.\n#Person2#: Well, you are right on that point. This is the reason that I don't buy leather and I try to buy synthetic products.\n#Person1#: As long as you don't treat it better than your wife, it's fine.","summary":"#Person1# thinks the emphasis on animal protection is necessary, #Person2# thinks they should pay more attention to civil rights. Finally, they reach an agreement that governments should prohibit activities like poaching.","topic":"TV show"}
{"fname":"train_9487","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good day. Welcome to IBA, what can I assist you with today?\n#Person2#: Hello, yes, I'm a stock investor and I'm looking at opening a new account with you. Perhaps your new compound savings one? I already have a Current Account with you.\n#Person1#: That's no trouble, Sir.\n#Person2#: I'm mostly interested in the personalized services you offer, with stock market news, etc. It sounds just perfect for me, as I'm too busy to be constantly at the computer checking the performance.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's just one of the services we offer in our Personal Financing Program.\n#Person2#: What I need to know is how I can keep track of what's going on. I mean, some days I buy and sell quite a lot. Some days, there's no activity at all.\n#Person1#: For every transaction you make, a statement will be drawn up and can be posted to you or sent via e-mail, or if you want to be double sure we can do both.\n#Person2#: That's just what I need, sometimes I'm pretty forgetful.","summary":"A stock investor goes to IBA to open a new account and wants #Person1# to introduce to him the personalized services.","topic":" financial service"}
{"fname":"train_9488","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you see yourself three years from now?\n#Person2#: Working for your company! As the top administrative assistant in your firm!\n#Person1#: Good answer, Miss Zhang-good answer! Seriously, though, are you interested in staying in a staff-level position, or would you hope to move into management someday?\n#Person2#: Well, I haven't thought much about this. I think it's too early to tell. What is the most important for me now is to do the best possible job for the company and learn and develop my skills as much as possible. If the company is happy with my work, then, I think I would like to consider other positions in the company.\n#Person1#: Fine. What kind of relationship do you think should exist between a boss and his or her employees?\n#Person2#: Well, a working relationship. I think a company is a place to get work done. Certainly friendly, open relationships among all company employees is important. But I think an employee should be serious about his or her work responsibilities and have a working relationship with the boss.","summary":"Miss Zhang tells #Person1# about her working plans, the target position of the company, and her opinions about the ideal relationship between boss and employees.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_9489","dialogue":"#Person1#: Waiter, bring me the menu, will you?\n#Person2#: Just a moment, I'm coming. Now, what would you like?\n#Person1#: I'd like to see the menu. Would you get me one, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, certainly. Here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. Ah! But this is in French. Would you mind giving me the English menu?\n#Person2#: It's written in English too, in smaller print. There.\n#Person1#: Thanks. I'll need a while to choose. Could you come back in a minute?\n#Person2#: Right. Now, what are you having?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, I haven't decided yet. Do you mind giving me a couple of minutes?\n#Person2#: All right, but would you be so kind as to make up your mind soon? We're very busy just now as you can see, sir.","summary":"#Person1# asks a waiter to bring him the menu. #Person1# wants a few more minutes to decide but the waiter becomes impatient.","topic":"food ordering"}
{"fname":"train_9490","dialogue":"#Person1#: Very good. Now, I have a couple of final questions.\n#Person2#: I hope they're not too hard!\n#Person1#: Well, why should we hire you?\n#Person2#: I think that I would be a perfect fit in this company. I have a unique combination of strong technical acumen, and outstanding soft skills. you know, I excel at building strong, long-term customer relationships. For example, when I headed the customer support department in my previous company, our team solved about seventy percent of our customers'problems. I decided that we needed better information and technical preparation on our products, so after I implemented a series of training sessions in coordination with our technical department, we were able to solve ninety percent of our customers'issues. Given the opportunity, I could bring this kind of success to this company.\n#Person1#: Impressive! So, what would you consider to be your greatest weakness?\n#Person2#: I struggle with organization and time management. Punctuality has never been a strength of mine. I find it hard to organize my time efficiently. I have actually addressed this weakness recently, by attending a workshop on efficient time management. It helped me a lot, by providing me with great insights on how to get organized and use my time efficiently, so I think I'm getting better now.\n#Person1#: Great. . . Well, let me tell you that I am very pleased with this interview. We are short-listing our candidates this week, and next week we will inform our short listed candidates of the day and time for a second interview with our CEO.\n#Person2#: Great, thanks a lot! I hope to hear from you! Good bye.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# about #Person2#'s strengths and greatest weaknesses. #Person1# is satisfied with #Person2#'s answers and informs #Person2# about the approximate time of the result and a second interview.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_9491","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello! nice to see you here at the finest centre again. What exercises are you going to do today?\n#Person2#: I'm going to do some jogging on the treadmill. Then I think I'll do some work with the dumbbless.\n#Person1#: Good idea. I'd suggest you do some crunches too. Thery're great for getting in shape. Make sure you do them correctly.\n#Person2#: Ok. I will. Could you help me with the treadmill? I found it difficult to get the setting right last time.\n#Person1#: Sure. Is today only you second visit?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. I'll be coming here regularly. I think I need regular exercise to get in shape and then to stay in shape.\n#Person1#: The treadmill is excellent for helping you to build up stamina. Each time you use it, increase this distance. don't worry about your speed at first. You can increase that later.\n#Person2#: I was told that the first time I came heer. I was told not to put too much pressure on my body at first. I need to build up slowly.\n#Person1#: That's right. You don't want to injure yourself by exercising too much or in the wrong way. Now, this is how you make the settings for the treadmill. . .","summary":"#Person2# comes to the finest centre for the second time and requests #Person2# to help #Person1# with the setting of the treadmill. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the advantages of the treadmill and suggests #Person1# increase the speed later.","topic":"fitness training"}
{"fname":"train_9492","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, May I speak to Mary, please?\n#Person2#: Speaking, Who's calling please?\n#Person1#: Hi Mary, This is Tom.\n#Person2#: Oh, Hi Tom, how have you been?\n#Person1#: Just fine. I see. Aren't you busying tomorrow evening?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Akha. No, I guess I'll be free.\n#Person1#: Well, why not dine out together and go to the moves.\n#Person2#: Sounds like a good idea.\n#Person1#: Ok. I ' l l pick you up at 6 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Thank you for your inviting me. See you then. Bye Tom.","summary":"Tom calls Mary and invites her to dine out and watch the movies tomorrow evening.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9493","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. Can you give me a wake-up call tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Certainly. What time would you like us to call you?\n#Person1#: I need two wake-up calls, if you don't mind, one at 7 and the other at 7 fifteen.\n#Person2#: Not a problem. We'll call you tomorrow morning at 7, and again at 7 fifteen.\n#Person1#: On second thought, you'd better make that second call at 7 thirty instead of 7 fifteen.\n#Person2#: Said, and done. Will there be anything else?\n#Person1#: No, that gets it for now, thank you.\n#Person2#: Well, give us a call if there's anything more we can help you with.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to give two wake-up calls at 7 and 7 thirty tomorrow.","topic":"wake-up call"}
{"fname":"train_9494","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you help me?\n#Person2#: What seems to be the trouble?\n#Person1#: There is something wrong with my bike.\n#Person2#: Oh. The brake seems to have become loose. That's dangerous. Without a good brake, you can't control your speed. Accidents are more likely to happen. You'd better have it repaired as soon as possible.\n#Person1#: Where can I find a repairman?\n#Person2#: There is one at the corner of the street near the post office. It is about 150 metres away.\n#Person1#: Will it take long to get it fixed?\n#Person2#: Just 15 minutes.","summary":"#Person2# checks #Person1#'s bike and finds the brake loose. #Person2# tells #Person1# where to find a repairman.","topic":"bike repair"}
{"fname":"train_9495","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are all the children grown up now, Ruth?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. Laura is the most clever one. She's a librarian in the public library.\n#Person1#: Very interesting. And what about Rita?\n#Person2#: She's a secretary at the railway station.\n#Person1#: And what about Rosemary? She was always a very pretty child.\n#Person2#: Rosemary is a waitress in a restaurant in Paris. She's married to an engineer.\n#Person1#: How about the boys, Jerry and Roland?\n#Person2#: Jerry drives a bus. He drives everywhere in Europe.\n#Person1#: Really? In which countries does he drive?\n#Person2#: France, Austria, Greece and Russia.\n#Person1#: And does Roland drive a bus, too?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. Roland is a pilot.\n#Person1#: Good. Where does he fly?\n#Person2#: To Australia and America.","summary":"Ruth tells #Person1# how her grown-up children have been doing now.","topic":"children"}
{"fname":"train_9496","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do I need to take some medicine?\n#Person2#: Yes. And I strongly advise you to go on a low-fat diet.\n#Person1#: Do you really think that's important?\n#Person2#: Definitely. If you don't, you might have a heart attack some day.\n#Person1#: Well. I think I should take your advice. You have been very helpful. Thanks.","summary":"#Person2# suggests that #Person1# take some medicine and go on a low-fat diet.","topic":"health advice"}
{"fname":"train_9497","dialogue":"#Person1#: The other night we were watching TV and the strangest thing happened.\n#Person2#: Really? What's that?\n#Person1#: It was during that thunderstorm we had. You remember. Rain was pouring down and there was a lot of lightning and thunder.\n#Person2#: I remember quite well. The children were frightened, and the dog ran hard under the bed!\n#Person1#: Well, anyway, the lightning flashed a number of times, and we were going to turn off the TV. That's when this strange thing happened.\n#Person2#: I hope the lightning didn't hit your TV!\n#Person1#: Oh, nothing as serious as that. But, suddenly the TV began to change channels rapidly: all by itself!","summary":"#Person1# is telling #Person2# about the strange thing that happened to the TV on a stormy night.","topic":"strange thing"}
{"fname":"train_9498","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on, Julie, how are we going to convince everybody that I'm the best candidate?\n#Person2#: It won't be easy!\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot!\n#Person2#: Oh, just kidding. Actually, I think once we show everyone how well you did asjunior class treasurer, you are sure to be elected president.\n#Person1#: Well..., what's your strategy?\n#Person2#: One thing I was thinking of is to hang campaign posters in all the hallways.\n#Person1#: But everyone puts up posters. We need to do something different.\n#Person2#: Let me finish. The campus radio station is willing to let you have five minutes tomorrow morning at seven to outline your plans for the year. Lots of students will hear you then.\n#Person1#: Great idea!\n#Person2#: I've also arranged for you to give a speech during dinner time tomorrow. Over a hundred students will be there. And you can answer questions after you finish speaking.\n#Person1#: That means I'd better come up with a speech pretty quickly. How about if I write it tonight and show it to you after chemistry class tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Fine. I'll see you after class.\n#Person1#: You are really good at this. I'll be glad you agreed to help me out.","summary":"#Person1# asks Julie about the way to win the election campaign. Julie shares her strategies and will help #Person1# with #Person1#'s speech tomorrow.","topic":"election campaign"}
{"fname":"train_9499","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are some of the problems of doing a part-time job as a college student?\n#Person2#: Schoolwork suffers. Because I don't have as much time to study as when I didn't have a part-time job. I have had to give up things I enjoy, like sleep and football. I can't get into the social life because I have to work right after class. Some of my Mends have stopped calling me. I also miss TV.\n#Person1#: What do you do in a day?\n#Person2#: I get up at seven to make an 8:00 a. m. class. I have classes till 1:30. And then, I drive to the supermarket where I work. I work till 7:00 p. m. And then I drive to my home and eat dinner. After I take a shower and rest for a half hour, it's about nine. This gives me only a couple of hours to study. My eyes start to close well before I go to bed at eleven.","summary":"#Person2# discusses with #Person1# about the problems of doing a part-time job as a student and tells #Person1# #Person2#'s daily routine.","topic":"casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9500","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like to go shopping with me on Sunday?\n#Person2#: I'd like to, but I have to help my brother's English in the morning.\n#Person1#: I did not mean morning or afternoon.\n#Person2#: Oh. That's great. Then it is a different thing now.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to go shopping on Sunday but #Person2# has to help #Person2#'s brother's English in the morning. #Person1# suggests that they go in the afternoon.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9501","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Joanie. Where are you going?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Paul. I'm on my way to the library.\n#Person1#: Yeah? I just wonder if you wanted to go to the cinema with me.\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but I can't because of all the work I have this term. I only have three classes, but in all of them I have lots of reading, research papers, reports and exams. I feel like I'll never get through anything.\n#Person1#: That's terrible. I felt like that last year when I had term papers to write, but this term seems easy now. I spend a lot of time in class, but most of it is in the labs. I hated writing all those term papers. But I can't take you into going to the show anyway?\n#Person2#: Oh, now I'm sure I won't go.","summary":"Joanie refuses Paul's invitation to the cinema because she has lots of schoolwork to do this term.","topic":"school talk"}
{"fname":"train_9502","dialogue":"#Person1#: I see on your resume that you worked as a manager of a store called 'Computer Country'. Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?\n#Person2#: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees. I did all of the ordering for the store, and I kept track of the inventory.\n#Person1#: What was the most difficult part of your job?\n#Person2#: Probably handling angry customers. We didn't have them very often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After all, the customer is always right.\n#Person1#: That's how we feel here too. How long did you work there?\n#Person2#: I was there for three and a half years. I left the company last month.\n#Person1#: And why did you leave?\n#Person2#: My husband has been transferred to Boston. And I understand your company has an opening there too.\n#Person1#: Yes, that's right. We do. But the position won't start until early next month. Would that be a problem for you?\n#Person2#: No, not at all. My husband's new job doesn't begin for a few weeks. So we thought we would spend some time driving to Boston and stop to see my parents.\n#Person1#: That sounds nice. So tell me, why are you interested in this particular position?\n#Person2#: I know that your company has a great reputation, and a wonderful product. I've thought many times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the opening in Boston, I jumped to the opportunity.\n#Person1#: Well I'm glad you did.","summary":"#Person1# asks about #Person2#'s previous working experience and the reasons why #Person2# changed the job. #Person2# tells #Person1# it's OK that the position won't start until early next month and #Person1# has always wanted to be a part of #Person1#'s company.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_9503","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, what did you think about Candy, the last candidate? Do you think we should hire her?\n#Person2#: She had a very impressive resume, but she seemed to lack the confidence that I think a good manager needs. Did you notice the way that she avoided making eye contact with us while she talked?\n#Person1#: She was a bit nervous, I guess. What else?\n#Person2#: When she first walked into the room to greet us, she didn't shake hands with us or introduce herself at all. I thought that was a bit unprofessional.\n#Person1#: You're right. If she walked into a meeting with our clients like that, it would make our company look bad. That made me worried most.\n#Person2#: It sure would.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing the performance of the last candidate. They think she lacks confidence and her manners are unprofessional.","topic":"candidate's performance"}
{"fname":"train_9504","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, my god! \n#Person2#: What! \n#Person1#: That's the cutest little doll I've ever seen in my life! \n#Person2#: Chill out. It's just Kenny from South Park. \n#Person1#: What park? You found a doll in a park? Gross! \n#Person2#: South Park is a popular cartoon. You're so out of it, Jen \n#Person1#: Well, don't blame me! I never get a chance to watch TV. ","summary":"Jen finds a doll very cute. #Person2# explains it's Kenny from South Park.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9505","dialogue":"#Person1#: pardon me. Could you please pass me the tissue? \n#Person2#: sure, here you are. \n#Person1#: thanks, I didn't expect the dish to be so spicy. Are you ok? \n#Person2#: yeah, I think the food is alright, it's not too spicy though it's a little salty for me. But you are Chinese, you should have known better. \n#Person1#: well, not every Chinese can handle spicy food in the way people from Sichuan and Cuizhou provinces can. Back where I come from, people don't eat a lot of pepers and chilies. \n#Person2#: Oh, I see how this food can be really hard for you. I can sympathize with that. I stayed in Sichuan for a year. The food was difficult at the beginning. Every dish was so spicy. After a while, I got u \n#Person1#: yeah, you can increase you tolerance for spicy food, but so far, I haven't had the need or the opportunity. Every time I try spicy food, it is a total disaster for my nose and eyes. \n#Person2#: I completely understand. I didn't intend on liking spicy food at first either, but when you have no other choicess, you've got to adapt. \n#Person1#: yeah, I guess that's a typical example of when in Rome, do as the Romans do. \n#Person2#: exactly. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks the dish is too spicy and #Person1# can't handle spicy food well though being Chinese. #Person2# then shares #Person2#'s experience in Sichuan where #Person2# was forced to adapt to spicy food.","topic":"spicy food"}
{"fname":"train_9506","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, thanks for calling 123 Tech Help, I'm Todd. How can I help you? \n#Person2#: Hello? Can you help me? My computer! Oh man. . . \n#Person1#: It's okay sir, calm down. What happened? \n#Person2#: I turned on my laptop and it broke! I mean, the monitor went black! \n#Person1#: Ok, sir, it sounds like you might have a virus. \n#Person2#: I don't feel sick, . . . let me check. . . Nope! No fever, I'm fine. \n#Person1#: No, your computer might have a virus, I mean, it has a bad program on it. Maybe that's why it crashed. I recommend that you run an antivirus program in order to safely remove any unwanted spyware or Trojans. \n#Person2#: Phew! . . . Wait a minute, CRASH? ? ! ! Spyware? Trojans! What? where? when? ! ","summary":"#Person2# calls 123 Tech Help because his laptop broke and he feels broke, too. Todd tells him it might have a virus but #Person2# cannot understand.","topic":"technical support"}
{"fname":"train_9507","dialogue":"#Person1#: It seems to me that you are on very good terms with him. \n#Person2#: We actually met at a dance party. He fell for me. \n#Person1#: He must be all over you the first time he saw you. \n#Person2#: He said that I put all other girls in the shade. \n#Person1#: That means he was head over heels in love with you. \n#Person2#: Well, he indeed likes me. \n#Person1#: But I think he can't hold a candle to you. I don't think he has ever popped the question. \n#Person2#: No, he is the sort of man who likes to hide his candle under a bushel. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a man fell for #Person2#. #Person1# thinks the man isn't good enough, but #Person2# thinks he's just being low-profile.","topic":"a man"}
{"fname":"train_9508","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the matter with you, then? You look miserable. \n#Person2#: It's us. \n#Person1#: What do you mean by us? \n#Person2#: Well, we used to talk to each other before we were married. Remember? \n#Person1#: What do you mean? We're talking now, aren't we? \n#Person2#: Oh, yes, but we used to do so much together. \n#Person1#: Yes. I remember. But we never used to argue. You used to think I was wonderful. Where are you going? \n#Person2#: Back to live with my parents. That's something else I used to do before we were married. Remember? ","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1# and #Person2# used to talk more before they were married, so #Person1# feels miserable and wants to go back to live with #Person2#'s parents.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_9509","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, George. What have you been doing lately? I haven't seen you around much. Where have you been?\n#Person2#: Oh, I was playing the piano for a group of Germany. I just got back.\n#Person1#: It must be exciting to play the piano and travel all the time.\n#Person2#: Well, playing the piano is great, but the traveling is no fun. I have just been to my manager. And he has offered me a job playing on the coast for the summer.\n#Person1#: A seaside town?\n#Person2#: Yes, but I don't think I'm going to take it.\n#Person1#: Why not? Not enough money?\n#Person2#: No, it's not bad. The money is good. About $200 a week. It's just that we will be working in the hotel, playing for the tourists and they just want the same old music over and over to dance to. And I get so bored. It's not like playing the music. It's like being a machine.\n#Person1#: I wouldn't mind being a machine for that money.","summary":"George tells #Person1# he went to Germany to play the piano and just got back. He might refuse the job playing on the coast because he will be playing the same old music over and over and he will get bored.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_9510","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the fifth Club. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I believe you have a luncheon meeting this coming Saturday. Could you give me some more information about that?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. The guest speaker is Professor Wong Lan from Beijing Foreign Language University. She'll speak about modern English.\n#Person2#: I'm a student of English. That sounds interesting. And when does the meeting begin?\n#Person1#: Lunch will be served at 12:00 o'clock and Professor Wong will speak at 2:00 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Is there an emission fee?\n#Person1#: Yes, the luncheon lecture are 30 yuan per person.\n#Person2#: And do you have any idea when it will end?\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. I'm not so sure. Maybe at about 3:00 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Very well. Thank you.\n#Person1#: You are quite welcome.","summary":"A student consults the fifth Club assistant about the luncheon meeting on Saturday and its emission fee.","topic":"luncheon meeting"}
{"fname":"train_9511","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, can you help me? I'm here for a week and I need some ideas for things to do.\n#Person2#: I have a few brochures here. What do you want to see here in Los Angeles?\n#Person1#: First I want to see some of the famous places like Disneyland Hollywood, that sort of thing.\n#Person2#: Of course, and you shouldn't miss Universal Studios.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. What else is there to do?\n#Person2#: Hundreds of things. If you like shopping you can visit rodeo drive.\n#Person1#: I'm not really interested in that. What's there to do at night?\n#Person2#: There are clubs, concerts, plays you name it.\n#Person1#: Do you know a good club? I like rock music.\n#Person2#: The Hard Rock Cafe is very popular.\n#Person1#: Oh yeah, I've heard of that place. Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person2# recommends some famous places and a club that plays rock music to #Person1# in Los Angeles.","topic":"tourist attractions"}
{"fname":"train_9512","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is so special about tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Tomorrow is October the twenty-forth, United Nations Day.\n#Person1#: Why is October the twenty-forth United Nations Day?\n#Person2#: That's the date in 1945, when the United Nations began.\n#Person1#: How does your school celebrate United Nations day?\n#Person2#: The UN Day celebration includes the songs and dances of different countries in the United Nations and the traditional dress parade. Our school library display students' works of art from different countries and cultures. We also hold a taste from around the World Food Festival.\n#Person1#: What's the purpose of the celebration?\n#Person2#: To help our students learn about other cultures and understand and respect other cultures.\n#Person1#: It is really worthwhile.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the United Nations Day, including the date, the ways to celebrate it, and the purpose of the celebration.","topic":"United Nations Day"}
{"fname":"train_9513","dialogue":"#Person1#: My grandfather hasn't been too well lately.\n#Person2#: Oh, dear. I'm sorry to hear that.\n#Person1#: He's 79. Don't you think he should slow down a bit at his age?\n#Person2#: Absolutely.\n#Person1#: But he won't listen to me. He says he wants to enjoy his life to the full.\n#Person2#: Fair enough.\n#Person1#: Last summer, he went on a two-week cycling holiday in France. Last winter, he attended a skiing contest.\n#Person2#: You are kidding. I can't believe it.\n#Person1#: We're going to give him a big party for his eightieth birthday.\n#Person2#: That's great.\n#Person1#: But before that, I'm going to have a word with him and tell him to take things more easy.\n#Person2#: Good for you.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1#'s grandfather is 79 and hasn't been too well lately. They both think that he should slow down a bit at his age, so #Person1#'ll have a word with him before his eightieth birthday.","topic":"ways of living"}
{"fname":"train_9514","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think we're going to miss the train. Must we go this slowly?\n#Person2#: Yes, we must. As they say, it's better to be safe than sorry.\n#Person1#: What does that mean?\n#Person2#: It means we don't want to have an accident.\n#Person1#: Mary, I think you've missed the turn.\n#Person2#: No, grandpa. There are still four or five blocks to go. Then we have to turn right.\n#Person1#: Doesn't Ellen always turn next to the school?\n#Person2#: Sometimes, grandpa. But that's a slow way to go. We're in a hurry.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. There, the more traffic lights ahead. I hope the lights stay green.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. There it goes. A red light and we have to stop for red light.\n#Person1#: Do you think we'll make it to the station in time?\n#Person2#: I don't know. How long will we wait at this light? What time do you have, grandpa?\n#Person1#: 2:50.\n#Person2#: Oh no, I don't think we're going to make it. There is only 35 minutes left.\n#Person1#: Bad luck.","summary":"Mary and her grandpa are in a hurry for a train, but Mary turns into a road with more traffic lights ahead. Her grandpa tells her the time and she thinks they can't make it to the station in time.","topic":"miss the train"}
{"fname":"train_9515","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dood morning. This is Jenny speaking, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Hi I am calling to complain about the mobile Phone I bought from you last Sunday. The model is Samsung Galaxy 3818. I cannot receive any incoming calls it always gives collars a busy signa. Do you know what the problem could be?\n#Person1#: Can you send any short messages?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can also call other People.\n#Person1#: Could you please tell me how long this has been happening?\n#Person2#: Since this Tuesday, the day before yesterday. You know initially I thought it was the mobile's problem, but then I realized it might be caused by the signal.\n#Person1#: Do you still have your receipt?\n#Person2#: I have it at home, but I don't have it with me at the moment.\n#Person1#: Could you please read the serial number of your mobile Phone to me?\n#Person2#: I can check whether there is a problem with the mobile Phone is self. The secret should begin with 08381.\n#Person1#: Just a minute. Let me see yes 08381823923.\n#Person2#: Sir I have check your mobile Phone status and everything is fine. I see a note here by our engineer. There are problems with receiving calls to to the upgrading of our network and it looks like your number could have been one of those affected. Our apologies for any inconvenience we've caused you.","summary":"#Person2# calls Jenny that the mobile phone #Person2# bought from her has problems receiving calls since Tuesday. Jenny checks the mobile status and detects that the cause is the upgrading network.","topic":"phone problems"}
{"fname":"train_9516","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you have a good vacation Katie?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I took a nature adventure tour. For the first part we went hiking. It was so much fun. We hiked all the way up to these beautiful waterfalls. I took lots of pictures.\n#Person1#: Sounds great, so what else did you do on the tour?\n#Person2#: Well, the best part was at the end of the trip. I jumped out of an airplane.\n#Person1#: Wow.\n#Person2#: Yeah, it was just a fantastic vacation, but anyway, that's enough about my vacation. How did you spend your break, Ryan?\n#Person1#: Oh, I drove to visit my relatives. Well, it was pretty boring actually, it rained every day, so we had to stay inside. We watched TV a lot.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's too bad.\n#Person1#: No, that's ok. I really had a good rest, even though it was a little boring.","summary":"Katie tells Ryan about her nature adventure tour during the fantastic vacation. Ryan shares his boring vacation of visiting his relatives.","topic":"vacation"}
{"fname":"train_9517","dialogue":"#Person1#: There is something you could help me with.\n#Person2#: Please go ahead.\n#Person1#: I ordered a 10,000 pairs of ladies shoes, but I received the same amount of Mens beyond expectation.\n#Person2#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I was informed just now that someone in our company has made a mistake in filling your order. I would apologize to you on behalf of our company.\n#Person1#: Can you do anything about the goods mistakenly shipped?\n#Person2#: We'll manage to send you the correct goods as quickly as possible.\n#Person1#: How long should I wait for?\n#Person2#: We will try our best to make sure that we ship the goods by the end of the month.\n#Person1#: How about the wrong goods?\n#Person2#: If you could sell them in your city, so much the better.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid it's not an easy job, but for the sake of our friendship, I'll be glad to do that.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# complains that he received 10,000 pairs of men's shoes instead of 10,000 pairs of ladies' he ordered. #Person2# apologizes and will send the correct goods soon. #Person2# suggests #Person1# sell the wrong goods in his city and #Person1# reluctantly agrees.","topic":"wrong goods"}
{"fname":"train_9518","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Tanya, welcome.\n#Person2#: Thank you. It's great to be here.\n#Person1#: Tanya, you've just finished your first film, where you acted Angie, a 16-year-old girl. May I have your age, please?\n#Person2#: I'm one year older than Angie.\n#Person1#: You've been to the opening night. What was it like seeing yourself on screen?\n#Person2#: Well, before I went to the opening I thought it might be scary, but it wasn't in the end. I could remember how many times I'd had to do the scene. How much of me had gone into it? I certainly wasn't bored watching the film even though I knew it so well.\n#Person1#: And were there any similarities between you and Angie?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Well, it would be nice to think so. She often doesn't follow normal rules and I'm a lot like that. She doesn't really care what people think about her though. However, I do. Also, she's much more confident than me.\n#Person1#: How did you play the role so well?\n#Person2#: I tried to act as Angie at anytime. That's how I really got into the role.\n#Person1#: OK, Tanya. Let's take a break and then we continue talking about your new film.","summary":"#Person1#'s interviewing Tanya who just finished her first film where she acted Angie. Tanya shares her feelings of seeing herself on the screen and compares herself with the character Angie.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_9519","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dad, may I have a room of my own?\n#Person2#: Oh, honey, I'm so sorry, we don't have enough space for you to have your own room.\n#Person1#: Dad, but I don't want to share a room with Peter. He snores every night.\n#Person2#: Honey, you can ask him to be quite. Otherwise you may punish him and tell him to stand out of the room, right?\n#Person1#: Alright. Maybe it's the only way to do it.","summary":"#Person1# asks to have #Person1#'s room because Peter snores. #Person1#'s dad says they don't have enough space and suggests #Person1# ask Peter to be quiet.","topic":"own room"}
{"fname":"train_9520","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Mike, Kara.\n#Person2#: Mike! Good to hear from you. How are you?\n#Person1#: Everything is fine, and how are you?\n#Person2#: Things are going well with me.\n#Person1#: Kara, I had fun the other night at the movies and was wondering if you would like to go out again this Friday.\n#Person2#: Mike, I don't think that it's a good idea to go out again. I really need to focus on getting packed and ready to move back home.\n#Person1#: Maybe we could just meet for coffee or something.\n#Person2#: I can't really deal with any distractions right now, but I appreciate the nice evening we spent together.","summary":"Mike asks Kara to go out again this Friday, but Kara refuses because she needs to get packed and ready to move back home.","topic":"date"}
{"fname":"train_9521","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, shall we go shopping tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Hum... Why not go shopping the day after tomorrow? Tomorrow is Saturday. I hate all the hustle and bustle of Saturday shopping.\n#Person1#: But Sunday is the same with Saturday. If you don ' t mind, that's OK.\n#Person2#: Hum. Maybe it will be better. The most important thing is that I can have a day to relax after a week's work.\n#Person1#: I see. We will go the day after tomorrow.\n#Person2#: By the way, what kind of stores do we need to go?\n#Person1#: I want to buy some clothes in clothing store. When we are going back, go to the butcher's shop and buy some chicken.\n#Person2#: Let ' s also go to the jewelry store to buy a crystal necklace. I want to buy one for you as your birthday present.\n#Person1#: Thank you, darling.","summary":"#Person2# proposes going shopping tomorrow. Steven prefers the day after tomorrow because he wants a day to relax. #Person2# agrees. They decide to go to the clothing store, the butcher's shop, and the jewelry store.","topic":"go shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9522","dialogue":"#Person1#: The plumbing in my new apartment is not working.\n#Person2#: I need you to tell me what the problem is.\n#Person1#: The bathroom sink is stopped up.\n#Person2#: Is the kitchen plumbing messed up also, or just the bathroom plumbing?\n#Person1#: Just the bathroom plumbing seems to have a problem.\n#Person2#: Did this just start happening, or has it been going on for a while?\n#Person1#: Everything worked beautifully until a few hours ago.\n#Person2#: Are you going to be home so I can come by and take a look at the problem?\n#Person1#: I am not sure if I will be home later.\n#Person2#: I will be coming by around 10 this morning. If you aren ' t there, I ' ll just use my key.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the bathroom plumbing stopped up a few hours ago. #Person2# will go there to solve the problem around 10 this morning.","topic":"plumbing problem"}
{"fname":"train_9523","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has your company been affected much by government legislation?\n#Person2#: Yes, we have. We've had to clean up our production process a lot to meet tough government standards.\n#Person1#: What about your use of raw materials?\n#Person2#: Well, we've had to cut down the amount of solvents we use and we ' re not allowed to use lead in our products any more.\n#Person1#: What happens if you exceed the limits?\n#Person2#: We try not to because you might have to pay quite a heavy fine.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# their company has been affected much by government legislation.","topic":"government legislation"}
{"fname":"train_9524","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can't believe how hot it is.\n#Person2#: It's not even noon yet.\n#Person1#: That means it will get hotter.\n#Person2#: I am dying from the heat.\n#Person1#: Turn on the air conditioner.\n#Person2#: It doesn't work.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: I don't know.\n#Person1#: Did you call the repairman?\n#Person2#: Of course.\n#Person1#: When is he coming?\n#Person2#: He's busy. He said next week.","summary":"#Person1# wants to turn on the air conditioner. #Person2# says it doesn't work and the repairman will come next week.","topic":"air conditioner"}
{"fname":"train_9525","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. What's your name?\n#Person2#: My name is Jung Min. What's your name?\n#Person1#: My name is Jessica. It's nice to meet you.\n#Person2#: Yes. It's nice to meet you too. Are you a new student too?\n#Person1#: No. I'm a sophomore. I take it you are a new student?\n#Person2#: Yeah. It's pretty exciting to be here.\n#Person1#: Have fun while it lasts. The excitement wears off real quick. Especially after you see how much homework you get. Where are you from?\n#Person2#: I'm from Korea. My parents wanted me to go to an American university, so I came here.\n#Person1#: I have never been to Korea. I've been to Japan before, but never Korea.\n#Person2#: Why were you in Japan?\n#Person1#: My father thought it would be a good experience to take a vacation to a different country. He's so into learning about different cultures.\n#Person2#: That's pretty cool.\n#Person1#: I thought it would have been more fun if I went without my parents.\n#Person2#: Well, if you ever want to visit Korea, I would be happy to show you around.\n#Person1#: Thanks for the offer. I'll keep that in mind. Oh, the professor is coming. We'll talk more after class.\n#Person2#: Ok.","summary":"Jung Min and Jessica are introducing themselves to each other. Jung Min is a new student from Korea and Jessica is a sophomore. Jung would like to show her around if she wants to visit Korea.","topic":"self introduction"}
{"fname":"train_9526","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening. Room Service. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. Please send one ' Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style ' and one ' Fruit Salad ' to my room.\n#Person1#: Anything to drink, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, two bottles of beer.\n#Person1#: Is there any particular brand you like, sir?\n#Person2#: Carlsborg.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. Is there anything else you want, sir?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.\n#Person1#: May I know how many of you so that I could prepare the right set of tableware?\n#Person2#: Yes, two of us.\n#Person1#: Excuse me. May I know your name and room number?\n#Person2#: Yes, Bill Smith in Room 713.\n#Person1#: So, that's one ' Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style ', one ' Fruit Salad ' and two bottles of Carlsborg beer. We'll send them to your room in 20 minutes.","summary":"Bill Smith, from room 173, asks Room Service to send one 'Fried Rice, Hangzhou Style', one 'Fruit Salad' and two bottles of Carlsborg beer to his room.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_9527","dialogue":"#Person1#: Will you tell me the situation?\n#Person2#: I was in my friend's room talking for an hour of so.\n#Person1#: And then?\n#Person2#: I came back to my room and found that my suitcase was open and my camera and five hundred dollars in cash inside the wallet were gone.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid you must give up the cash. Are you insured?\n#Person2#: Yes, this is my overseas travel accident insurance card.\n#Person1#: I'll make a report for you and please claim this to the insurance company with this report.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the situation of losing cash. #Person1# will make a report and asks #Person2# to claim this to the insurance company.","topic":"police"}
{"fname":"train_9528","dialogue":"#Person1#: Aunt Shirley, I heard the Yuan Miao Festival is the name for the festival. Why did it get its name?\n#Person2#: Well, the first lunar month is called Yuan-month, and in ancient times people called night Miao. And you know the festival is just in the middle of the month.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. I also heard today is the last day for the street fair. Can't wait to sample all the snacks.\n#Person2#: Sure. It's indeed a culinary heaven which offers a wide range of delicious snacks to satisfy all tastes. Then, which one would you like?\n#Person1#: Can you recommend some must-try?\n#Person2#: OK. Let's go over there. For the Lantern Festival, you should never omit the Yuanxiao.\n#Person1#: What's that? It gets the name from the festival itself. That's really funny!\n#Person2#: Actually, they are small dumpling balls made of glutinous rice flour. They are like Tangun.\n#Person1#: Oh, I know Tangyuan. It's a sweet snack, good for dessert.\n#Person2#: Yes. And also, we can find Yuanxiao with both sweet and salty fillings.\n#Person1#: I'd like to try the salty ones. Where does that strange smell come from?\n#Person2#: Oh, the smelly bean curd. My favorite!","summary":"Aunt Shirley explains the naming of the Lantern Festival to #Person1# and recommends Yuanxiao, which is a must-try snack of the street fair, like Tangyuan but with both sweet and salty fillings.","topic":"festival"}
{"fname":"train_9529","dialogue":"#Person1#: are your ready to go to the supermarket?\n#Person2#: yes, are you?\n#Person1#: I've got my money and my keys, so I'm ready.\n#Person2#: you do know that it's absolutely freezing out, don't you? I'd put a coat on if I were you.\n#Person1#: it wasn't cold out this morning.\n#Person2#: well, it's started raining since then. Look out the window! It's pouring rain out there!\n#Person1#: well, I guess we'd better grab our umbrellas then, as well.\n#Person2#: have a look outside for me. Does that look like hail to you?\n#Person1#: it does, actually. Maybe we should wait for it to clear up before we go shopping.\n#Person2#: that's a good idea. But maybe we should move the car so that the hail doesn't dent it.\n#Person1#: ok. I'll go move the car if you turn the heat on. It's a bit chilly in here.\n#Person2#: how long do you think this hailstorm is supposed to last?\n#Person1#: I don't know. The weatherman didn't say anything about this in his weather report last night.\n#Person2#: maybe we should turn on the news in case it's supposed to get worse.\n#Person1#: I don't think we have anything to worry about. Do you want to put on a cup of tea as well?\n#Person2#: good idea. That will help us to warm up.\n#Person1#: if I'm not back in ten minutes, come and find me.\n#Person2#: alright. I'll have a cup of tea waiting for you.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are ready to go to the supermarket, but then they find there's a hailstorm outside. #Person1# will go move the car so that the hail doesn't dent it. #Person2# will turn the heat on and have a cup of tea waiting for #Person1#.","topic":"hail"}
{"fname":"train_9530","dialogue":"#Person1#: Daniel, have you finished your homework?\n#Person2#: Not yet, Dad. I am watching Ultraman instead. No, no, Dad. Please. This program is on only once a week.\n#Person1#: Daniel, as a matter of fact, TV is bad for your health.\n#Person2#: What makes you think that?\n#Person1#: It's full of violence and you are so young.\n#Person2#: But there are cartoons on TV. Bees, big trees, seas, and a lot of other interesting things.\n#Person1#: Wait. What's the time, honey?\n#Person2#: About 6.\n#Person1#: It's homework time now. Go and do your homework and then go to bed. American Idol, There you go.\n#Person2#: Dad, it's not fair. I am so disappointed with you!","summary":"Daniel is watching Ultraman. His dad tells him to do homework and then go to bed. Daniel is very disappointed.","topic":"homework"}
{"fname":"train_9531","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good, morning! Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. Could you tell me the times of trains to London, please?\n#Person1#: Yes. There are trains at seven fifty-nine, nine eighteen, ten thirty-two and eleven fifty-five.\n#Person2#: What time does the seven fifty-nine get to London?\n#Person1#: At nine thirty-six. And the nine eighteen gets to London at nine fifty-five, the ten thirty-two at eleven nine.\n#Person2#: What about coming back? I'd like to come back about 7 p. m.\n#Person1#: There's one at nineteen and the next is at nineteen forty.\n#Person2#: Mmm, how much is it?\n#Person1#: Single or return?\n#Person2#: Return, please.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the times of trains to London and #Person2# wants a return ticket.","topic":"trains"}
{"fname":"train_9532","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you speak French?\n#Person2#: Yes, I can, but not very well.\n#Person1#: Can you understand your Spanish teacher?\n#Person2#: More or less. How well do you understand Mr. Wang, your Chinese teacher?\n#Person1#: About 40 percent, if he speaks slowly. When he speaks fast, I can only catch a word here and there. But Mr. Wang is an excellent Chinese teacher. With his help, my Chinese is getting better and better e","summary":"#Person2# can understand #Person2#'s Spanish teacher. #Person1# can understand #Person1#'s Chinese teacher for about 40%.","topic":"foreign language"}
{"fname":"train_9533","dialogue":"#Person1#: I was just watching a documentary on tv about people use dogs for various purpose. It was very interesting.\n#Person2#: I love dogs. They have been used as guards for centuries. Nowadays, they are often used to find illegal drugs and bombs by the police and customs officers.\n#Person1#: The documentary also pointed out that they are used by shepherds to round up sheep and by rescue workers to find people trapped under rubble or snow.\n#Person2#: Horses are useful to people too. We use them for sports and recreation.\n#Person1#: Don't forget that horses are still used in many countries to pull ploughs and carts.\n#Person2#: Can you ride a horse?\n#Person1#: Yes, I can. I don't ride regularly though. How about you?\n#Person2#: I can ride too. Perhaps we could go horse riding together at the weekend?\n#Person1#: What a good idea!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing various purposes people use dogs for. #Person1# mentions horses are still used to pull plows and carts, and #Person2# suggests that they go horse riding together at the weekend.","topic":"dogs"}
{"fname":"train_9534","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Steven. Congratulations!\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: How's your married life?\n#Person2#: We're happy together now. We both think that we're a well-matched couple.\n#Person1#: That's very good. It's said that marriage is the Ab of love. But the words may not be right.\n#Person2#: The situation differs in person.","summary":"Steven tells #Person1# he and his wife are happy about their marriage.","topic":"marriage"}
{"fname":"train_9535","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm going to work in a multi-national enterprise after graduation.\n#Person2#: but you said your dream was to be an entrepreneur, to be your own boss.\n#Person1#: I'll do it someday. But it's not the right time now. I have to learn a lot by working as an employee.\n#Person2#: it sounds like you've got a perfect plan.\n#Person1#: you could say so. I'll work hard in that company and try to understand as much as possible about how to run an enterprise.\n#Person2#: it can save you lots of time and effort to simply copy a successful business model.\n#Person1#: yeah, the success stories of that company might be useful for me. And their customers may become the potential ones for my own company.\n#Person2#: that's right. You should establish good relationships with them. what else are you planning to do while working for that company?\n#Person1#: well, I'll come up with a detailed business plan to attract the investors.\n#Person2#: sounds perfect. I think with all that you have in mind, you'll become a successful businessman. By then, perhaps, I'll join in as a partner of your company.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1#'s plan to be an entrepreneur. #Person2# thinks it is great.","topic":"company"}
{"fname":"train_9536","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I apply to an American university?\n#Person2#: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to several universities instead of just one.\n#Person1#: I was told that it took a lot of time and effort to apply.\n#Person2#: That is true. I'll list for you the requirements of almost all the universities. First of all, you need official transcripts of your undergraduate work, three letters of recommendation from your professors who know your competence, and the official TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language ) score ( It's usually 550 ). Then you need a financial guarantee, and an application fee of 25 dollars.\n#Person1#: What's to come next?\n#Person2#: If they agree to enroll you, they will send you a TAP - 66 Form. With TAP - 66, you can apply for a passport from our government, and then apply for a visa from the US. Embassy in Beijing.\n#Person1#: How long will it take to go over all the procedures?\n#Person2#: From 3 to 6 months if everything goes well.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate your help.\n#Person2#: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions.","summary":"#Person1# wants to apply to an American university. #Person2# tells #Person1# to look up some information and write to different Admission offices. #Person2# will list the requirements of universities and tells #Person1# after #Person1# enrolls #Person1# can apply for a passport and visa.","topic":"university"}
{"fname":"train_9537","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome back racing fans! My name is Rick Fields and, as always, I am joined by my partner in crime, Bob Copeland.\n#Person2#: We're in the last stretch of this very exciting race, and Kimmi Rikknen is leading the pack with only four laps to go! They are heading to turn three and Lewis Hamilton tries to pass Rikknen! It's a close one and, oh no! Hamilton hits the wall!\n#Person1#: He came in too fast, jammed on the breaks and spun out. We have a yellow flag and the pace car is making its way onto the track.\n#Person2#: The cleanup crew is towing the heavily damaged car and the green flag drops! Rikknen is still in the lead with only two laps to go!\n#Person1#: Smoke is coming out of his car! He seems to be having engine trouble! He makes his way into the pit, and Fernando Alonso takes the lead!\n#Person2#: How unlucky for Rikknen, and this race is over ladies and gentlemen, Alonso takes the checkered flag!","summary":"Rick Fields and Bob Copeland are narrating an exciting race. Rikknen was in the lead and his engine got problems. Bob announces that Alonso takes the checkered flag.","topic":"race"}
{"fname":"train_9538","dialogue":"#Person1#: Laura, what are you going to do today?\n#Person2#: I'm going shopping.\n#Person1#: What time are you leaving?\n#Person2#: I'm going to leave around 4 O'clock.\n#Person1#: Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store?\n#Person2#: OK.\n#Person1#: Do you have enough money?\n#Person2#: I'm not sure.\n#Person1#: How much do you have?\n#Person2#: 25 dollars. Do you think that's enough?\n#Person1#: That's not very much.\n#Person2#: I think it's OK. I also have two credit cards.\n#Person1#: Let me give you another ten dollars.\n#Person2#: Thanks. See you later.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Laura is going shopping today. #Person1# asks her to buy a ham sandwich for #Person1# at the store.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9539","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jack, you should have known in general the situation of our company now.\n#Person2#: Yes, and I am very satisfied with it.\n#Person1#: Do you have any other questions?\n#Person2#: Would you please tell me about fringe benefits of the company?\n#Person1#: OK, we will pay insurances for employees after the probationary period.\n#Person2#: What do they include?\n#Person1#: Include endowment insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance, work-related injury insurance and maternity insurance.\n#Person2#: That sounds great.\n#Person1#: Employees will also have housing payment reserve funds.\n#Person2#: The fringe benefits in your company are excellent, and it's generous of you to offer five insurances and one fund\n#Person1#: Do you have other questions?\n#Person2#: I want to know if the staff can get a vacation every year.\n#Person1#: The permanent staff can have a paid month-long vacation every year. Besides, they also get chances of free traveling.\n#Person2#: That's quite good. Thank you for telling me about those.","summary":"Jack asks about the fringe benefits of the company and the vacation for staff. #Person1# introduces pay insurances for employees after the probationary period and a paid month-long vacation.","topic":"company"}
{"fname":"train_9540","dialogue":"#Person1#: We still have an important attraction.\n#Person2#: What is that?\n#Person1#: Melbourne Zoo.\n#Person2#: What's special about Melbourne Zoo?\n#Person1#: The place is a must-see. This zoo was built in 1862, and it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best. There are more than 3, 000 species of animals here, including the popular kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and wombats.\n#Person2#: Are the animals caged?\n#Person1#: Most animals are not locked up in tiny cages. Rather, they are set in almost natural surroundings or well-tended gardens.\n#Person2#: That's really special.\n#Person1#: Of course, I'm sure you will like it.","summary":"#Person1# says that Melbourne Zoo is a must-see because it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best.","topic":"Melbourne Zoo"}
{"fname":"train_9541","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry to interrupt you. Please take care not to make a mess while you are selecting goods. If you don't want it, please replace it.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm terribly sorry. but I couldn't find the yoghurt I saw here last time.\n#Person1#: What's the brand?\n#Person2#: San Yuan.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's out of stock at the moment. Why don't you choose another brand instead?\n#Person2#: I'm not used to other brands.\n#Person1#: You can have a try. Maybe you will like it.\n#Person2#: OK. I hope so.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# not to make a mess while selecting goods. The yogurt of brand San Yuan is out of stock, so #Person1# recommends #Person2# to choose another brand.","topic":"select goods"}
{"fname":"train_9542","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I see your passport please?\n#Person2#: Here is my passport. And this is the declaration form.\n#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?\n#Person2#: Business. I have a trade convention I'm attending in Chicago.\n#Person1#: This visa is good for two weeks. Do you intend to stay longer than that?\n#Person2#: No. I will fly back twelve days from now.\n#Person1#: And you will do some traveling while you are here?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to spend a couple days in New York. I have friends there I will visit.\n#Person1#: What do you have in the bag, Mr. Lee?\n#Person2#: Just my cameras, my clothes, and some books.\n#Person1#: You're not carrying any food with you today?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Lee. This is just a routine check. Would you mind opening the bag for me?\n#Person2#: Alright.","summary":"#Person1# asks the purpose of Mr. Lee's visit to the United States, the duration of the stay, things he is going to do, and checks his bag.","topic":"Customs declaration"}
{"fname":"train_9543","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, I want to buy a VCR.\n#Person1#: Well, we have many models to choose from here. Do you have a particular brand you want?\n#Person2#: No. I only want it to be a very good one. The best. It's a graduation gift for my son.\n#Person1#: I see. And does your son have a VCR now?\n#Person2#: Well, he uses our VCR at home. But he's going to university in the Fall, so he needs his own VCR.\n#Person1#: Does he watch a lot of movies?\n#Person2#: Yes, he sure does. In fact, he wants to become a movie producer himself. He wants to study film at the university.\n#Person1#: I would like to make a suggestion then, sir.\n#Person2#: Please do.\n#Person1#: If your son wants to study film, probably he will start to collect movies himself.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know that. So I want him to have a good VCR to use.\n#Person1#: May I suggest you consider buying him a DVD player instead?\n#Person2#: DVD? Isn't that like a CD?\n#Person1#: It is very similar. The technology is the same.\n#Person2#: Why is a DVD better than a VCR?\n#Person1#: For one thing, sir, the quality of the image is usually better. That's because it's digital.\n#Person2#: But isn't it more expensive?\n#Person1#: It is a little more expensive, sir. But there is one important advantage which your son might appreciate.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: If your son starts to buy video tapes, he can't keep them very long.\n#Person2#: And why not?\n#Person1#: Video tape breaks down after fifteen years. So if he collects a lot of tapes, after fifteen years they will all start to rot.\n#Person2#: Hmm. Is that true?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is, sir.\n#Person2#: Well. And what about DVDs?\n#Person1#: This is the excellent thing about DVDs. If your son starts to collect DVDs, they will last forever. They will never rot.\n#Person2#: Hmm. He might really appreciate that. I know he will start to collect movies at school. Especially if he studies film.\n#Person1#: So let me show you some of our DVD players. In my opinion, DVD is the wave of the future.\n#Person2#: Alright, please show me what you have.","summary":"#Person2# wants to buy a VCR as a graduation gift for his son who wants to become a movie producer. Then #Person1# recommends him to buy a DVD player instead because DVDs will last forever.","topic":"VCR or DVD"}
{"fname":"train_9544","dialogue":"#Person1#: The channel boats are quite fast, aren't they?\n#Person2#: Yes, very. They make the trip in about an hour.\n#Person1#: I hope we shan't have a rough passage.\n#Person2#: No, I hope not. I want to have a deck chair and enjoy the crossing.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea.\n#Person2#: The sea seems quite calm, so there will be no fear of seasickness. Are you seasick?\n#Person1#: Yes, unfortunately. I'm very much subject to it.\n#Person2#: I'm not a very good sailor, either. My mother is a dreadfully poor sailor. In fact, she never takes a voyage unless she has to. I am better than that, and even on the Pacific. after ten days of it, I can still find my sea legs. Well, happily we shall have a smooth passage today.\n#Person1#: Yes, this little boat gets up a fine speed, and I think we'll soon get to the land.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I am of the same opinion.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are taking a trip on a channel boat and #Person1# is seasick. They both agree that the boat gets up a fine speed and they will soon get to the land.","topic":"passage"}
{"fname":"train_9545","dialogue":"#Person1#: Come on! It's time to go!\n#Person2#: Wait a minute! Just hold your horses! What's your hurry, anyway?\n#Person1#: Well, I've got to stop and get gas in the car, first.\n#Person2#: That won't take long.\n#Person1#: Well, it won't if there no line at the pump.\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not quite ready.\n#Person1#: I'll give you five more minutes, then I'm going on without you!\n#Person2#: You wouldn't do a thing like that!\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, I would!","summary":"#Person1# is in a hurry because he has got to stop and get gas in the car. #Person2# is not ready and #Person1# will only give #Person2# five more minutes.","topic":"hurry"}
{"fname":"train_9546","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, I've been waiting here for 10 minutes. Do you know how often does No. 636 run?\n#Person2#: It runs every 15 minutes. You must have missed it.\n#Person1#: It seems you got here at good time. Do you have a bus schedule?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. You can buy a bus schedule in a news stand.\n#Person1#: I see, thank you. By the way, is this the right bus for the Museum?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is.\n#Person1#: Do I have to change?\n#Person2#: No. The Museum is the terminal of this bus.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about No. 636. #Person2# tells #Person1# this bus runs every 15 minutes and the Museum is the terminal.","topic":"bus"}
{"fname":"train_9547","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?\n#Person2#: I wrote my first Finnish (finished) story when I was about six. It was about a small animal, a rabbit, I mean. And I've been writing ever since?\n#Person1#: Why did you choose to be an author?\n#Person2#: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness. Step One would be finding out what you love doing most. Step two would be finding someone to pay you to do this. I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to support myself by writing\n#Person1#: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?\n#Person2#: My first two novels were for adults. I suppose I might write another one. But I never really imagine a target audience when I'm writing. The ideas come first. So it really depends on the ideas that grasp me next.\n#Person1#: where did the ideas for the 'Harry Potter' books come from?\n#Person2#: I've no ideas where the ideas came from. And I hope I'll never find out. It would spoil my excitement if it turned out I just have a funny wrinkle on the surface of my brain, which makes me think about the invisible train platform.\n#Person1#: How did you come up with the names of your characters?\n#Person2#: I invented some of them. But I also collected strange names. I've got one from ancient saints, maps, dictionaries, plants, war memoirs and people I met.\n#Person1#: Oh, you are really resourceful.","summary":"#Person1# asks Miss Rowling questions about her life as a writer. Rowling answers them in detail.","topic":"author"}
{"fname":"train_9548","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mrs. Spencer, what time is Mr. Black's flight due to arrive at Boston Airport?\n#Person2#: Around 2:00 p.m., sir. Will you go with the company car to meet him?\n#Person1#: Yes. So I'd better leave here to no later than now. How about the hotel for Mr. Black and his party?\n#Person2#: I made the reservations for them last week and checked again yesterday to be sure everything is ready.\n#Person1#: Including the welcome room for tonight's reception?\n#Person2#: That's right. The manager promised me that everything would be exactly as we have requested.\n#Person1#: Excellent. I want everything to be the very best.\n#Person2#: I'm sure it will be. That manager has never let us down yet.\n#Person1#: We want to make a good impression. Not just to be sure that this business deal is a success, but to pay back the wonderful treatment we received from him in Tokyo last year.","summary":"#Person1# asks Mrs. Spencer about the preparation to receive Mr. Black to make a successful business deal and to pay back the wonderful treatment last year.","topic":"reception"}
{"fname":"train_9549","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where did you leave your bike?\n#Person2#: At the station. I left it right here this morning, but when I came back it was gone.\n#Person1#: Today? At what time?\n#Person2#: Yes, today, at 8: 30 in the morning.\n#Person1#: OK, Mrs. Richardson. We'll keep an eye out, and if the bike turns up we'll let you know.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"Mrs. Richardson tells #Person1# she left her bike here but it was gone. #Person1# will keep an eye out.","topic":"bike"}
{"fname":"train_9550","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good evening, Madam. Could you do me a favor?\n#Person2#: Of course. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: I am looking for a hotel. Are there any hotels near here?\n#Person2#: Yes, there are some in this street. The nearest one is next to the bank. It's quite modern.\n#Person1#: You see. I'm leaving tomorrow morning. Do you think there're any hotels not too expensive?\n#Person2#: Yes. Drive on for five minutes and you'll find a yellow building on your left. It's a family-style hotel, very comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable.\n#Person1#: It sounds nice. Thank you very much for your help.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# wants to find a cheap hotel near here. #Person2# tells #Person1# to drive on for five minutes and the yellow building is a family-style hotel.","topic":"hotel"}
{"fname":"train_9551","dialogue":"#Person1#: I telephoned to see if you'd like to go to the movies this afternoon.\n#Person2#: I'd really like to, but I just broke my glasses and I've got to do something about getting another pair before the shop closes.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to the movies, #Person2# refuses because #Person2# broke #Person2#'s glasses.","topic":"movies"}
{"fname":"train_9552","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've bought so many things, beautiful dresses, nice shoes and so much food. But I can't carry them alone to my place.\n#Person2#: You can ask the assistants for some bags. They will help you carry the things easily.","summary":"#Person1# has bought many things. #Person2# recommends #Person1# to ask the assistants for some bags.","topic":"bags"}
{"fname":"train_9553","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Jenny, let's go to a movie. You've been working on these bills for hours now.\n#Person2#: It's impossible.\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: We can't afford to go out. Look at the bills yourself. Everything I say goes in one ear and out of the other.\n#Person1#: All right. I've been trying to cut down our expenses lately. I've been turning off the lights when I leave the room.","summary":"#Person1# proposes going to a movie, but Jenny refuses as they can't afford to go out.","topic":"expenses"}
{"fname":"train_9554","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am looking for a pair of gloves. I think I wear size six.\n#Person1#: The gloves are on this counter. Let's see... How about the blue pair? The color suits you and they are washable, too.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'll try them on. They seem to fit. How much shall I pay you?\n#Person1#: They are on sales this week. They have been reduced to twenty-five dollars.\n#Person2#: All right. I will take them.\n#Person1#: They are very nice.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# buys a pair of blue gloves of size six with #Person1#'s assistance.","topic":"gloves"}
{"fname":"train_9555","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, honey. Do you need any help with your luggage?\n#Person2#: No, thanks, dad. I just brought one carry-on in my backpack.\n#Person1#: Great. I wish your mother would take some packing lessons from you. OK, let's go home.\n#Person2#: Hm...It's cold here.\n#Person1#: Yes, the weatherman says that it might snow tonight. What temperature was it when you took off from California this morning?\n#Person2#: Sixty degrees and sunny.\n#Person1#: Don't you people miss the seasons?\n#Person2#: Not really. It's nice to go outside everyday. And always have nice sun- ny weather.","summary":"#Person2# tells dad it's cold in #Person2#'s hometown and the temperature was sixty degrees and sunny when #Person2# took off from California.","topic":"go home"}
{"fname":"train_9556","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to read some articles that are on reserve about British culture.\n#Person1#: Professor Grand's class?\n#Person2#: That's right. How could you know?\n#Person1#: Let's just say you are not the first person coming in asking for those articles.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, seeing as how I haven't read any of them yet, it doesn't really matterwhich one you give me first.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I can't give you any of them at the moment. They've all been checked out.\n#Person2#: You're joking, all of them?\n#Person1#: Every month. I've asked professor Grand twice already to bring in additional copies of the articles, but no sooner do I place them on the shelves than they are gone. See that girl in the black sweater? She's been waiting for half an hour for those same articles to be returned.\n#Person2#: And here's me. I went out of my way to free out the whole afternoon to read.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, but there is not a whole lot I can do about it. All I can suggest is that you come in first thing tomorrow morning and try again. We open at eight.","summary":"#Person2# wants to read some articles for Professor Grand's class. #Person1# says they have all been checked out and suggests that #Person1# come in first thing tomorrow morning and try again.","topic":" Reading articles"}
{"fname":"train_9557","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Tim. It's a long time since I had the pleasure of a visit from you.\n#Person2#: Yes, it must be three or four years. I haven't visited you since I called about my will. You helped me with that, you remember?\n#Person1#: Yes, I remember. Do you want to make any changes in your will?\n#Person2#: I don't think that will be necessary, but you'll tell me if it is. I left everything, you remember, to my wife, and, after her death, to my son Jerry. I've about $ 15 000 in shares of industrial companies. These bring in, after paying tax, about $ 1 125 a year. Well, I'm earning a good salary now, and I shall get a good pension from my employers, so my wife and I can live fairly comfortably with this extra income. I want to buy some land and build a house for my son. It's time he get married, and he needs a house. I'm thinking of building one and giving it to him.\n#Person1#: Your son's fortunate. So you want my help buying the land and building the house.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. As soon as you've done what's necessary for buying the land, Jerry and I will see an architect.\n#Person1#: Have you found a plot yet?\n#Person2#: Jerry was in Edinburgh last Saturday and saw a plot he likes. My wife and I went there two days ago, and we liked it, too. I'd like you to make the necessary inquiries for me.\n#Person1#: I'd be pleased to do that. I shall have to write to the Local Authority and inquire whether it is allowed to build a house on your piece of land. You're not allowed to build a house without permission from the Planning Authority. And sometimes the Authority decides that a house must be built of stone, and not of brick, so that it doesn't spoil the surrounding village.","summary":"Mr. Tim and #Person1# haven't each other for a while and #Person2# helped Mr. Tim with his will. Mr. Tim is earning a good salary. He wants #Person1#'s help buying the land and building the house for his son in Edinburgh. #Person1# would be pleased to do that.","topic":"buy a land"}
{"fname":"train_9558","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, welcome to Happy Buddah! Can I get you anything to drink? \n#Person2#: A Coke for me, please. \n#Person3#: I'll have a Sprite. \n#Person1#: Okay, I'll go get that for you. Are there any questions with the menu? \n#Person3#: Do you use MSG? \n#Person1#: No ma'am, we are MSG-free. \n#Person3#: Oh man, I haven't had Chinese food in so long! I want everything! This place has the BEST sesame chicken. \n#Person2#: Yeah, I've been craving Chinese for such a long time. I used to get take-out all the time. It's definitely been a while. Let's start off with some crab rangoon. \n#Person3#: Ooh yeah, that sounds good. I think I'm going to get the sesame chicken with fried rice, a spring roll, and egg drop soup. \n#Person2#: It's so tempting to order everything on the menu, it all looks so appetizing! I think I'll get General Tso's chicken, hot and sour soup, fried wontons, and white rice. \n#Person3#: Aren't you supposed to be on a diet? You should at least get brown rice. \n#Person2#: I don't think so! I hate brown rice, and I'm so sick of eating healthy all the time. I've been eating so much salad I swear I've forgotten what meat tastes like! There's no better remedy than some nice, greasy, calorie-laden Chinese food. I might even get an order of broccoli beef! \n#Person3#: Gosh, I'm so hungry! Let's call the waitress over! ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# and #Person3# to order food. When they start to decide which to order, #Person2# says #Person2# has been craving Chinese food for a long time and #Person2# is sick of eating healthily all the time.","topic":"Chinese food"}
{"fname":"train_9559","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear the news about Tom and his wife? \n#Person2#: No. . . . what happened? \n#Person1#: Well, Jane told me that Tom has been having an affair! I heard his wife caught him at a hotel with another woman! \n#Person2#: Really? That's a shocker! I always thought Tom was a loyal, devoted family man. \n#Person1#: Hey Mary, did you hear about Tom? \n#Person3#: No, what happened? Is he okay? \n#Person1#: Well, keep this under your hat, but it seems Tom has been having an affair! Everyone's talking about it! \n#Person3#: You know, to be perfectly honest, I'm not really keen on office gossip. For one thing, how do we even know the rumor is true? Did you hear it straight from the horse's mouth? \n#Person1#: Not exactly. Jane said that Phyllis told her that they overheard a conversation between Katy and her friend Samantha about Tom's affair. \n#Person3#: Well, that doesn't sound like a very accurate source. I really think you should take this rumor with a grain of salt. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# and Mary that Tom has been having an affair. Mary isn't interested and thinks the rumor may not be true.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_9560","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you find anything? \n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking. \n#Person1#: We have a special on these skirts this week. Would you like to try one on? \n#Person2#: No, thank you. I don't need any skirts. \n#Person1#: How about a blouse? This one here is the latest fashion. \n#Person2#: No, thank you. \n#Person1#: Why not try on this lovely pair of shorts? I'm sure they'd look fabulous on you. \n#Person2#: No doubt. Look, I'm just browsing. If I need your help, I'll let you know. \n#Person1#: Take a look at this dress! Don't you think it's perfect for you, ma'am? Uh, where are you going, ma'am? Ma'am? ","summary":"#Person1# keeps enthusiastically asking #Person2# to try on clothes. #Person2# refuses and says she's just browsing.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9561","dialogue":"#Person1#: Man, I'm hungry. Do you know a good place to have lunch? \n#Person2#: Yes, I know a great place. What types of food do you like? \n#Person1#: Mexican, Japanese or Chinese would be great. \n#Person2#: Oh, I know a place where you might like to eat. \n#Person1#: Is it close by? \n#Person2#: It's down a block on the right; can I show you the way? \n#Person1#: OK, I'd love the company. \n#Person2#: This will work out well. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. ","summary":"#Person1# is hungry. #Person2# will take #Person1# to a place close by to have lunch.","topic":"lunch"}
{"fname":"train_9562","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you bring some lunch with you? \n#Person2#: Yes , I packed it myself . \n#Person1#: Wow, that looks beautiful. \n#Person2#: It's my health-conscious lunch, good for my health and beauty . \n#Person1#: I might try it myself . ","summary":"#Person2# brought #Person2#'s health-conscious lunch. #Person1# might have a try.","topic":"lunch"}
{"fname":"train_9563","dialogue":"#Person1#: I want to buy some cloth to make a curtain. Which one is better? \n#Person2#: What about the twill? It washes well and won't lose shape. \n#Person1#: What about the cotton one? \n#Person2#: Well, it's cheap and actually the color fades easily when washed. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy some cloth to make a curtain. #Person2# recommends the twill.","topic":"curtain"}
{"fname":"train_9564","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why didn't you come to my party last night?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry. I couldn't make it. I had to go to visit my grandmother at the hospital.\n#Person1#: Is your grandmother ill?\n#Person2#: No, she was hit by a car.\n#Person1#: I'm so sorry to hear that. Was it serious?\n#Person2#: No, the driver stopped his car in time and just hit her slightly. But the doctor suggested she stay in hospital for several days, so how was the party?\n#Person1#: It was great. Everyone enjoyed themselves there.\n#Person2#: How many people went to your party?\n#Person1#: About 20. I invited all my friends and a few classmates. Oh, it's already 6:00 o'clock PM now. How about going to eat now?\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. There is a new Chinese restaurant down the street. How about going there?\n#Person1#: I just had some Chinese food today. How about French food or Italian food?\n#Person2#: I prefer the latter.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# didn't go to #Person1#'s party last night because #Person2#'s grandmother was hit by a car and #Person2# had to visit her at the hospital. Then they talk about the party.","topic":"party"}
{"fname":"train_9565","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are those socks you're wearing? They look strange.\n#Person2#: These are the sensorial fitness smart socks. They have computer chips in them that send data to a smartphone app.\n#Person1#: They don't look very comfortable.\n#Person2#: They're extremely comfortable. Plus, they're helping me reach my fitness goals. I'm training to run a marathon and these socks are able to give me information about how fast I'm running, as well as where my feet are landing on the ground. When I first started using them, they told me I was running incorrectly.\n#Person1#: Have you ever run a marathon before?\n#Person2#: No, this will be my first one. I've done a half-marathon, but that's it. Eventually, my goal is to try out for the Olympics.","summary":"#Person2# explains to #Person1# that the sensorial fitness smart socks help to reach #Person2#'s fitness goals for a marathon.","topic":"socks"}
{"fname":"train_9566","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are many interesting stories about how a baby learns to say its first word. Now, Mark, would you like to share your story with us?\n#Person2#: OK. Here's my story. I was about 18 months old, I think, and I had just started saying my first word. Every time a truck went by, I would shout a word that sounded like truck, but to everyone else, it sounded nothing like it. My parents tried to correct me, but failed. Then about 3 months later we traveled to New York as we were waiting for our plane at the airport. I looked out of a huge window. At that very moment, I saw the largest truck in the world. I had to tell someone about this. I turned my father, who was standing next to about 1000 people waiting for various flights and screamed truck, truck. My father tried hard to shut me up, but I was so excited. I kept screaming my special word. My poor mother decided she didn't know this baby and ran into the ladies room where she hid until I finally stopped. Well, I learn how to say truck correctly and soon I was talking like a normal child. However, my parents will never forget the very first word I produced in my life.","summary":"Mark shares his story of how he learned to say the first word, truck, when he was about 18 months old.","topic":"the first word"}
{"fname":"train_9567","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm thinking of travelling to Suzhou in July. Could you recommend some tourist programs for that?\n#Person1#: With pleasure. We arrange two kinds of tourist programs for Suzhou, a six-day tour by train and a five-day flying journey.\n#Person2#: How much does a six-day tour by train cost?\n#Person1#: Five hundred yuan.\n#Person2#: Does that include hotels and meals?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, and admission tickets for places of interest as well.\n#Person2#: That sounds reasonable. What about the five-day flying journey? How much is that?\n#Person1#: Eight hundred and fifty yuan.\n#Person2#: Covering all expenses?\n#Person1#: Yes. But there is no half fare for children. They must pay full fare.","summary":"#Person2# is thinking of traveling to Suzhou. #Person1# introduces two tourist programs for Suzhou, a six-day tour by train and a five-day flying journey.","topic":"travel to Suzhou"}
{"fname":"train_9568","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really think if I can get my foot in the door at this company it will do wonders for my career. Do you think you can help me polish my interview style?\n#Person2#: Sure. Doing your homework and preparing for an interview really pays off.\n#Person1#: I ' Ve researched the company and think I ' m perfect for the job but I ' m not sure how to get it across to them.\n#Person2#: Well first you have to have more confidence.Employers look for people who are interested, enthusiastic and sure of themselves.\n#Person1#: I know I have what it takes but Im worried that my work experience won ' t sufficient. Should I inflate my experience?\n#Person2#: No, you should always be upfront and honest about your weaknesses. However by focusing on your strong points and maintaining a positive attitude about your abilities, you can take the attention","summary":"#Person1# wants to work for this company and asks #Person2# to help to polish the interview style. #Person2# thinks #Person1# should be confident, upfront, and honest.","topic":"interview style"}
{"fname":"train_9569","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, did you hear about Jessica's party this weekend?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm still waiting for my invitation.\n#Person1#: Oh really? She gave me mine earlier today.\n#Person2#: Well, she'll probably just give me my invitation later on today.\n#Person1#: Yeah, so are you planning on going?\n#Person2#: I think so. It sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun.\n#Person1#: It really does, I can't wait.\n#Person2#: What time does the party start?\n#Person1#: It starts at 8 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Oh, well, how many people has she given invites to so far?\n#Person1#: I'm not sure, but I don't think she's given out that many.\n#Person2#: Well, hopefully she'll give me my invite later on today.","summary":"#Person1# has received the invitation to Jessica's party. #Person2# hasn't but hopes to receive it later today.","topic":"invitation"}
{"fname":"train_9570","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, that bamboo groves are flourishing. Let's go and play there.\n#Person2#: Wait! Look at that board, what's on it?\n#Person1#: ' Please don't enter the bamboo groves. ' We're not allowed to go in.\n#Person2#: Then we'd better not go.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# suggests playing in the bamboo groves. #Person2# finds it's not allowed.","topic":"bamboo groves"}
{"fname":"train_9571","dialogue":"#Person1#: Seat 30B is right here, sir. You may take your seat. I'll put your bag in the above compartment.\n#Person2#: Thank you, miss. Will dinner be served on the plane?\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. I'll bring you a menu shortly after we take off.\n#Person2#: That would be nice. Could you also get me a pillow and a blanket, please?\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: How long will this flight last?\n#Person1#: It is a six-hour flight with an-hour layover in Los Angles.\n#Person2#: Good. I'll have plenty of time to nap on the plane.","summary":"#Person1# leads #Person2# to his seat. #Person2# asks for the dinner and orders a pillow and a blanket.","topic":"plane"}
{"fname":"train_9572","dialogue":"#Person1#: She is really pretty, isn't she? Her skin looks so baby-smooth!\n#Person2#: Well, it's just that she put a lot of makeup on her face. Actually, natural beauty comes from within.\n#Person1#: Ah, I can smell jealousy in the air.\n#Person2#: She has nothing that deserves my jealousy. I don't have to put things on my face and I still look pretty. Don't you think so?\n#Person1#: Yeah, right. But what did you put on your face last night? Those little greenish things.\n#Person2#: They are cucumbers. They are natural skin soothers, natural healers of the skin. Haven't you heard them say on TV that. . . eh. . . they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, counter irritation and build strength and resilience?\n#Person1#: Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out tight, tired feelings and remove lines and age signs. Blah, blah. . . See, I can even recite it.\n#Person2#: That's right. You have learned a lot, haven't you?","summary":"#Person1# thinks a lady is pretty but #Person2# thinks it's due to makeup. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is jealous. #Person2# denies that but also put cucumbers on the face to look pretty yesterday.","topic":"beauty"}
{"fname":"train_9573","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey man! How's it hanging?\n#Person2#: Hey man! Everything is just groovy baby!\n#Person1#: Did you go to the roller rink on Saturday? I heard it was far out, man!\n#Person2#: I wanted to, but I ran into this foxy lady that just moved to my block! I was chatting her up a bit and then we mellowed out at her place.\n#Person1#: Right on, right on! Well, Jim went to the rink with Sherry and he said it was dy-no-mite! He was low on bread, but Sherry paid for everything.\n#Person2#: Gravy! Jim is such a jive turkey man. He is always hitting me up for cash. Anyway, you wanna book and go grab some grub?\n#Person1#: Yeah man, I'm starving!","summary":"#Person2# didn't go to the roller rink because he met a foxy lady. #Person1# tells him Jim went to the rink with Sherry who paid for everything.","topic":"roller rink"}
{"fname":"train_9574","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, long time no see. How have you been?\n#Person2#: Oh, I've been fine, but I'm having some trouble with my son.\n#Person1#: Tell me all about it.\n#Person2#: Oh, he's 14 and in the past few months, he's become quieter and a bit secretive. He locks himself in his room and I think he's running around with the wrong crowd.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. What makes you think that?\n#Person2#: Well, he's become friends with a couple of older boys who are in a band. And one night last weekend, he came home really late, way past his curfew.\n#Person1#: Really? What happened?\n#Person2#: He told me that his friend's car broke down and they had to walk home.\n#Person1#: I see what you mean. I understand why you're concerned. Have you tried talking to your son about it?\n#Person2#: I haven't yet. I just keep hoping it's just a phase he's going through.\n#Person1#: You may be right, but it doesn't hurt to find out more about what's going on in his life.\n#Person2#: You're right. I should talk to him. Sometimes, it's not easy being a parent. Thanks. It helps to get it off my chest. You're always so easy to talk to.\n#Person1#: I don't know about that, but my door is always open. Stop by anytime.","summary":"#Person2# is worried about #Person2#'s 14-year-old son who has become quieter and a bit secretive. #Person1# advises #Person2# to talk to him to find out more about what's going on in his life.","topic":"son"}
{"fname":"train_9575","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear? The state is thinking of legalizing gambling in our city! Soon we are gonna have amazing hotels and casinos here which will be good for our business!\n#Person2#: Are you serious? Gambling is a vice industry built on deception and fed by the intentional exploitation of human weakness for the sole purpose of monetary gain! It disgusts me.\n#Person1#: What are you talking about? How does it exploit people?\n#Person2#: Well, to begin with, Gambling is addictive, ruins marriages, destroys families and bankrupts communities. Once you are addicted it is very difficult to stop. People have lost their houses, cars and been left out on the street after becoming addicted. Secondly, it exploits because men become addicted to gambling most often because of the action and risk. Women gamble to escape, and senior citizens will start gambling for the social interaction. Underage gamblers often start gambling on sports with friends and then illegal bookies.\n#Person1#: Geez! Now that I think about it, maybe legalizing gambling isn't such a good idea! Although, I have been to Las Vegas, and I didn't become addicted or anything like that.\n#Person2#: You cannot predict who will become addicted to gambling. Now excuse me, I have a protest rally to organize!","summary":"#Person1# thinks legalizing gambling in their city will be good for the business. #Person2# is disgusted by the idea and explains to #Person1# how it exploits people. #Person1# is kind of persuaded. #Person2# will organize a protest rally.","topic":"gambling"}
{"fname":"train_9576","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I borrow your Cds for our school dance?\n#Person2#: Oh, you don't ask much, do you?\n#Person1#: I promise I will personally guard every single one and they will come back in perfect condition.\n#Person2#: I'll tell you what. Your class can rent them from me for the night and buy back any damaged ones.\n#Person1#: That sounds fair. That's still cheaper than paying a band to come play for us.\n#Person2#: Not as fun though. A live band is way more exciting!\n#Person1#: Our class doesn't have enough money. We already checked into it.\n#Person2#: Let me know with your next dance. I know a band that may give you a break for the publicity.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow #Person2#'s CDs for the school dance because #Person1# cannot afford to pay for a band. #Person2# will rent them to #Person1#.","topic":"school dance"}
{"fname":"train_9577","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you tell me what university you went to, Mr. Liu?\n#Person2#: I went to the University of Edinburgh and Peking University\n#Person1#: Did you? And what did you study at Edinburgh?\n#Person2#: I have a Ph.D. degree in Natural Language Processing, NLP.\n#Person1#: Well I should call you Dr. Liu. Would you mind telling me how old you are?\n#Person2#: Oh, of course not. I'm twenty-six.\n#Person1#: And could you tell me what internships you have had?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have worked in a microspot research asia for the last years and google this year.\n#Person1#: Well that is very impressive. May I ask you salary?\n#Person2#: I got $ 2000 a week.","summary":"Dr. Liu tells #Person1# he has a Ph.D. in NLP and has internships in leading companies.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_9578","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your favorite magazine?\n#Person2#: Off hand, I'd say the Reader's Digests is my favorite.\n#Person1#: What kind of magazine is it?\n#Person2#: It's instructive and inspiring.\n#Person1#: Really? It is a weekly, isn't it?\n#Person2#: No, it's a semimonthly.\n#Person1#: Does it enjoy popularity among the young generation?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's so popular that it's sold out as soon as it reaches the bookstores.\n#Person1#: Oh, I think I should try to read one.","summary":"#Person2#'s favourite magazine is Reader's Digests. #Person1# would like to have a try.","topic":"favorite magazine"}
{"fname":"train_9579","dialogue":"#Person1#: Quite a few people are laid off these days.\n#Person2#: Yeah. It is not easy for them to find another job.\n#Person1#: University graduates have difficulty finding a job too. There seems to be more and more competition in the job market\n#Person2#: It is strange that some people are quitting their jobs in order to find a better one. What do you think? Do you want to quit your job?\n#Person1#: No. Not now. I think I'll try to keep this one.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree that it's not easy for people to find jobs.","topic":"find a job"}
{"fname":"train_9580","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of smoking?\n#Person2#: It's harmful not only for yourself but for others.\n#Person1#: What in your opinion can be done to stop smoking?\n#Person2#: Stop producing cigarettes.\n#Person1#: But that'll affect the national economy.\n#Person2#: That's right. But I don't think there are better ways.\n#Person1#: How about painting a warning on each cigarette packet?\n#Person2#: Maybe it can take effect.","summary":"#Person2# suggests stopping producing cigarettes to stop smoking. #Person1# suggests putting a warning on each packet.","topic":"smoking"}
{"fname":"train_9581","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please tell me something about the agriculture and industry of New Zealand?\n#Person2#: The agriculture in New Zealand is highly mechanized. The industry mainly focuses on the manufacture of agriculture and stockbreeding products.\n#Person1#: I see.\n#Person2#: If you need any further information, please don't hesitate to ask me.\n#Person1#: OK, I will.","summary":"#Person2# introduces the agriculture and industry of New Zealand to #Person1#.","topic":"agriculture and industry"}
{"fname":"train_9582","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look so happy, Anna. Any good news?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'Ve won the first prize in the math contest.\n#Person1#: Really? Congratulations!\n#Person2#: Thank you, Paul.\n#Person1#: By the way, would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow evening? Tomorrow is my birthday.\n#Person2#: Good, happy birthday to you!\n#Person1#: Not so soon. It's not my birthday today. Well, you'll come, won't you?\n#Person2#: Sure, I will. Thank you for inviting me.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"Paul congratulates Anna for winning the first prize and invites her to his birthday party tomorrow.","topic":"birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_9583","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know how to go to the Fragrant Hills in Beijing? I heard that they are very famous in China.\n#Person2#: Yes. Especially in autumn, the red leaves of the maple trees make the whole mountain red.\n#Person1#: That must be very beautiful.\n#Person2#: Yes, it can make people feel as if they were in the land of fairies.\n#Person1#: Really? Have you ever been there?\n#Person2#: A couple of times.\n#Person1#: Can you go there with me? I'd like someone who is familiar with that area to go with me.\n#Person2#: Sure. I'd be very glad to be your tour guide.","summary":"#Person2# introduces Fragrant Hills in Beijing to #Person1# and promises to go there with #Person1#.","topic":"Fragrant Hills"}
{"fname":"train_9584","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is Doctor Bell's Office. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi. This is Taylor Wright calling. I'Ve got an appointment with Doctor Bell at 9. 00 tomorrow morning. I'Ve got to cancel this appointment. My father-in-law passed away suddenly last night.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Cancelling the appointment is no problem. Thank you for your call.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Good bye.","summary":"Taylor Wright calls #Person1# to cancel an appointment with Doctor Bell.","topic":"cancel the appointment"}
{"fname":"train_9585","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need help finding a gift for my daughter.\n#Person2#: Would she like a laptop?\n#Person1#: That sounds like a good idea.\n#Person2#: A Mac is a very popular brand.\n#Person1#: She mentioned a Mac. How much is it?\n#Person2#: A 15 - inch Pro model is $ 2, 100 plus tax.\n#Person1#: That sounds like a great price. I'll take one.\n#Person2#: This is a gift she'll cherish for years. How do you want to pay?\n#Person1#: I'll use my VISA.\n#Person2#: We're almost through. Just sign here, please.\n#Person1#: Just take it home and plug it in?\n#Person2#: She'll be online 20 minutes after she opens the box.\n#Person1#: She's going to be so pleased with this.\n#Person2#: Remember us for all your computer needs.","summary":"#Person1# buys a Mac from #Person2# as a gift for #Person1#'s daughter.","topic":"buy a gift"}
{"fname":"train_9586","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let me take care of the check today.\n#Person2#: Why? It's unfair. How about going dutch?\n#Person1#: You paid the last time, because I didn't have any money, remember?\n#Person2#: Oh, come on, I almost forgot. Don't worry about it. I didn't mind picking up the tab last time.\n#Person1#: But you really should let me treat one time, I feel like I own you one if I didn't.\n#Person2#: Ok, but it's only for this time.\n#Person1#: What's the damage?\n#Person2#: It's 12 dollars 80 cents all together. But don't forget the tip, it usually 15 %.\n#Person1#: Check, please.","summary":"#Person1# insists on taking care of the check today because #Person2# paid the last time. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"pay the check"}
{"fname":"train_9587","dialogue":"#Person1#: Room service. May I come in?\n#Person2#: Come in please.\n#Person1#: Mr. Green?\n#Person2#: Yes. Put them on there please.\n#Person1#: OK. If you need anything, just call the Room service.\n#Person2#: Thank you. By the way, what shall we do with the plates when we finish our meal?\n#Person1#: Just leave them outside the door. We will take care of it.\n#Person2#: I see. Thanks a lot.","summary":"#Person1# brings Mr. Green's food to his room and tells him to leave the plates outside the door after eating.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_9588","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am past my stop. Would you please let me get off?\n#Person2#: I am sorry. It's not allowed. You have to wait till the next station.\n#Person1#: Well, that's OK.\n#Person2#: Can you please slow down? I am not in a hurry.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# is past #Person1#'s stop but it's not allowed to get off now.","topic":"get off"}
{"fname":"train_9589","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry, I'm engaged at 2 p. m.\n#Person2#: If you don't mind, let's make it a little later. What about three or four?\n#Person1#: Sorry, the whole afternoon is filled up here. Will tomorrow do?\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# decide to make it tomorrow.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_9590","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. I need to reserve a room.\n#Person2#: Not a problem. May I have your name, please?\n#Person1#: Of course. I'm John Sandals.\n#Person2#: Hi, sir. My name is Michelle. Could you tell me when you need the room?\n#Person1#: Right now. I plan to be there in April from the 14th to the 17th.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you didn't know that we have new room rates. Do you find that acceptable, sir?\n#Person1#: Maybe. How much is a room?\n#Person2#: The price per night is $ 308.\n#Person1#: That sounds fine to me.\n#Person2#: Fantastic! Would you like a smoking or nonsmoking room?\n#Person1#: I hate cigarettes! Nonsmoking.\n#Person2#: That'll be nonsmoking. Now, do you approve of a single queen-size bed?\n#Person1#: That'll be no problem.\n#Person2#: I'm happy to hear that, sir. Your reservation is all set except for your phone number.\n#Person1#: Sure! My number is 626-555-1739.\n#Person2#: 626-555-1739. Thank you for doing business with us, Mr. Sandals.","summary":"Michelle helps John Sandals reserve a nonsmoking room with a single queen-size bed from April 14th to 17th for $308 per night.","topic":"reserve a room"}
{"fname":"train_9591","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm checking in. The last name is Rama.\n#Person2#: Yes, here is your reservation. You have a standard room reserved for two nights. Is that right?\n#Person1#: Actually, no. It should be a suite. I had booked a non-smoking king.\n#Person2#: Oh, my mistake. The reservation is for a suite and it is a non-smoking room with a king bed. I'm sorry for the error.\n#Person1#: That's okay. I'm here a little early. Is it possible to check in right now?\n#Person2#: Sure, that's no problem. May I have your credit card? We need a credit card on file for your room charges and incidentals.\n#Person1#: Here it is.\n#Person2#: Okay, now if you could please verify the room rate here, initial next to the X, and sign right here. How many keys will you need?\n#Person1#: Oh, just one.\n#Person2#: Okay, you're all set. You're in room 1201. Take the elevators to the 12th floor and it will be on your left. Do you need any help with your bags?\n#Person1#: No, I'm fine. Thanks.\n#Person2#: Enjoy your stay.","summary":"Rama booked a non-smoking suite with a king bed. #Person2# asks for Rama's credit card and helps Rama check in.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_9592","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, have you got any laundry? The laundryman is here to collect it.\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. Here are my blouse, coats and stockings.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. My husband also has some laundry. This is his suit and here is his pajamas.\n#Person1#: Are they to be dry-cleaned?\n#Person2#: Oh, no. Only the suit and coat are to be dry-cleaned. I want to have my blouse tomorrow evening. And I'd like the collar and cuffs starched.\n#Person1#: Yes, but not too stiff, right?\n#Person2#: Exactly. Is it possible to have my overcoat dry-cleaned, too?\n#Person1#: There are a few spots on it. I am afraid you will not have it tomorrow. Dry-cleaning usually takes three days.\n#Person2#: Oh, no. I also need this tomorrow evening.\n#Person1#: In that case, I suppose I could ask the dry-cleaner to clean up the spots for the moment, and have it well pressed. You might get it back on time then.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea.\n#Person1#: By the way, a cotton came off your shirt you gave me the day before yesterday.\n#Person2#: Yes, I noticed it yet.\n#Person1#: The laundry has sewed on a new button for you.\n#Person2#: Oh, thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: I am afraid the new one is not exactly the same as the others.\n#Person2#: Never mind, it doesn't matter.\n#Person1#: If you have any more laundry, please just leave it in the laundry bag behind the bathroom door. The laundryman comes to collect it every morning.","summary":"#Person2# has some laundry and needs her blouse and overcoat tomorrow evening. #Person1# will ask the dry-cleaners to clean up the spots on her overcoat and tells #Person2# the laundry has sewed on a new button for #Person2#'s shirt.","topic":"laundry"}
{"fname":"train_9593","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, can you help me figure out how to get to the Wudaokou subway station from here?\n#Person2#: Sure. . . first you're going to have to buy a ticket to ride on the subway. The Wudaokou station is on the lightrail, so you'll have to transfer. Be sure you buy a combination ticket for the regular subway and the lightrail. It should cost you 5 yuan.\n#Person1#: An after I buy the ticket, where should I go?\n#Person2#: You can take the red line train from here, but you'll have to transfer to the blue line at Fuxingmen transfer station. After you transfer, take the blue line that is heading north towards Fuchengmen.\n#Person1#: So I transfer from red to blue, then how long do I ride the blue?\n#Person2#: You'll take the blue line until you reach Xizhimen. That's a big station, so there will likely be a lot of people getting off at that stop. You can transfer to the lightrail there, you'll have to exit the subway and present the unused portion of your combination ticket to the Ticketmaster, they'll give you a new ticket to use on the lightrail system.\n#Person1#: It sounds so complicated!\n#Person2#: No, not the really, don't worry about it, like I said there'll be a lot of people there doing the same thing that you are doing, so just follow the crowd, There's only one direction to go, so you won't get on the wrong train. Head north on the Yellow line, and you'll see Wudaokou in just a couple of stops.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get to the Wudaokou subway station. #Person2# tells #Person1# to buy a combination ticket for the regular subway and the light rail, take the red line first, and transfer to the blue line. #Person1# thinks it's complicated. #Person2# suggests #Person1# following the crowd.","topic":"subway station"}
{"fname":"train_9594","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you today?\n#Person2#: I need to return a book.\n#Person1#: Can I do anything else for you?\n#Person2#: I want to check these books out.\n#Person1#: Is that all?\n#Person2#: That's all.\n#Person1#: May I see your library card, please?\n#Person2#: It's right here.\n#Person1#: Will that be all for today?\n#Person2#: Yes. That's it.\n#Person1#: These are due back in two weeks.\n#Person2#: All right. Have a good night.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to return a book and check some books out.","topic":"library"}
{"fname":"train_9595","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, can I start you off with anything to drink?\n#Person2#: Yes, may I have some water, please?\n#Person1#: Sure, would you like any appetizers today?\n#Person2#: May I get an order of barbeque wings?\n#Person1#: No problem, can I get you anything else?\n#Person2#: No, thank you, that'll be all for now.\n#Person1#: Okay, let me know when you're ready to order your food.\n#Person2#: I'm ready.\n#Person1#: Okay, what can I get you?\n#Person2#: May I have the fettuccini Alfredo?\n#Person1#: Will that be all?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's it.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order some water, barbeque wings, and fettuccine Alfredo.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_9596","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, no, it's a quarter to eight now. The school bus is coming in five minutes. Hurry up or we'll miss it.\n#Person2#: Come on. Relax. You forget? The time has been adjusted. We have double five minutes left.","summary":"#Person2# reminds #Person1# the time for the school bus has been adjusted.","topic":"school bus"}
{"fname":"train_9597","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. Are you being attended to?\n#Person2#: I'm looking for 56 cushions. Do you have one of this size?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. But what color do you want?\n#Person2#: Dark and light yellow woven together.\n#Person1#: Please move over here, sir. How about this one?\n#Person2#: Mm...I like the color and the pattern. But do you have another one so that I can choose?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry, we don't. If you really want to buy, we can give you 6% off, since this is the last blue one left. It's a real bargain.\n#Person2#: But I must make sure that there isn't anything wrong with cushions first.\n#Person1#: Fine, go ahead, please.\n#Person2#: (A few minutes later.) Are you sure I can get 6% discount?\n#Person1#: Absolutely sure.\n#Person2#: Then I'll take it. As far as the size, color and the pattern are concerned, and they are just what I appreciate. By the way, can you have it shipped to me in Denmark?\n#Person1#: Certainly, sir. Leave your name and address with us, please.\n#Person2#: All right. Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: You are very welcome.","summary":"#Person2# is looking for 56 cushions. #Person1# recommends one and can give #Person2# a 6% off. #Person2# takes it and asks #Person1# to ship it to #Person2# in Denmark.","topic":"buy a cushion"}
{"fname":"train_9598","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! Colly Chemicals. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning! I'd like to speak to Mr. Brown, please.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry he is not in at the moment. Can I take a message?\n#Person2#: OK. My name is Tom Morton. That's M-O-R-T-O-N. I'm phoning from Everbrite Travel about Mr. Brown's trip to Austrialia. He's booked on Flight NO. BA1279 to Sydney on Monday. That's April 4th. The flight leaves from Gate 4. Oh, no. Sorry, it leaves from Gate 1 at 10:30.\n#Person1#: Hmm.\n#Person2#: That's 10:30. But he must be there at least two hours earlier to check in.\n#Person1#: And how will he get his tickets?\n#Person2#: Oh, we'll send them around this afternoon. But if there is any problem, he can call me at 33486220.\n#Person1#: OK. I will make sure he gets your message.\n#Person2#: Thank you. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"Tom Morton calls Mr. Brown but Mr. Brown is not in so Tom leaves a message about Mr. Brown's trip to Australia.","topic":"leave a message"}
{"fname":"train_9599","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Professor White, I got my grade in the mail this morning, but I think there might be a mistake in my mark.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I've got several calls just like yours. There must be a problem with the computing system. It should be straightened out in a couple of hours.","summary":"Professor White tells #Person1#, who calls to query #Person1#'s grade, there must be a problem with the computing system.","topic":"computing system"}
{"fname":"train_9600","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the Public Library?\n#Person2#: The Public Library? But there are so many public libraries in London. Which one do you want to go to?\n#Person1#: The nearest one.\n#Person2#: That's rather far away, too. You'd better take a bus. Take the No. 7 bus to the zoo, then change to the No. 9 bus and get off at the end.\n#Person1#: And where's the No. 7 bus-stop, please?\n#Person2#: Go straight down the street, and turn left at the traffic lights. Then take the second turning on the right, and you'll find the bus-stop near the corner. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Not at all.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to get to the nearest public library.","topic":"ask directions"}
{"fname":"train_9601","dialogue":"#Person1#: What happened to your brother? \n#Person2#: It seems that he has gone ape over the girl. \n#Person1#: Your parents must be worrying about him. \n#Person2#: Yes, he's been like this for two weeks. We don't know what to do. \n#Person1#: Have you talked to him? \n#Person2#: Yeah. But he just didn't listen. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s brother has gone ape over a girl.","topic":"brother"}
{"fname":"train_9602","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good moming, Sir. \n#Person2#: Good morning. \n#Person1#: Where would you like to go? \n#Person2#: To the airport please. \n#Person1#: Here we are. \n#Person2#: Thank you. How much is it? \n#Person1#: Nine pounds twenty. \n#Person2#: Here's ten pounds. Keep the change. \n#Person1#: Thank you. Sir \n#Person2#: You're welcome, Goodbye! ","summary":"#Person1# takes #Person2# to the airport.","topic":"to the airport"}
{"fname":"train_9603","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sis, why did you ask me to come to this bargain market? It's so crowded, and you can't find anything that you really want. \n#Person2#: You just don't get it. Looking for bargains can be really interesting. \n#Person1#: Are you serious? How can that be? \n#Person2#: Bargaining is a game, or even a battle. You feel like a winner when you get a good price. \n#Person1#: Come on. You know, you can never really win. The salesperson never loses. They make their living out of it. \n#Person2#: That's true. But I just love it. Come here! \n#Person1#: Oh, this silk carpet is really beautiful. Look at the pattern, and how delicate it is! \n#Person2#: You do have great taste. That's the most expensive stuff here. \n#Person1#: Really? Oh, this one. I like the cloisonn vase. \n#Person2#: Are you kidding me? I bought a same one last week. It's surprising that there is something we both like. Well, what do you think of these ceramic cups? \n#Person1#: Come on. They look so cheap. Something else, please. \n#Person2#: What about this picture? I think Benjamin would like it. \n#Person1#: Don't underestimate his taste. I don't think he'd like it. \n#Person2#: Don't be so sure. He loves the vase I bought here last week. \n#Person1#: Yeah. Well, anyway, it's up to you. But I can tell that you come here often. \n#Person2#: Absolutely. That's why I can always get a good price. ","summary":"#Person1# doesn't understand why #Person2# asks #Person1# to come to this bargain market at first, but then finds something beautiful and interesting. #Person2# loves the market and comes here often so #Person2# can always get a good price.","topic":"bargain market"}
{"fname":"train_9604","dialogue":"#Person1#: There are so many record players here. That is hard to choose. \n#Person2#: Look at this one. It has a radio and cassette player and built in speakers. \n#Person1#: I'd rather get one with separated speakers. They give a clear sound. \n#Person2#: Yes, but we shouldn't get any thing too big. Remember it has to fit in with our living room furniture. \n#Person1#: That's right. Now this one looks alright? It's a hetachee or do you prefer this one? It's sony. \n#Person2#: Let's have the salesmen for a demonstration. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are choosing a record player. #Person2# suggests having the salesmen for a demonstration.","topic":"record player"}
{"fname":"train_9605","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you did for me. \n#Person2#: It's my pleasure. I enjoyed working with you. \n#Person1#: I wouldn't be able to make it without your help. \n#Person2#: Then keep up the good work. ","summary":"#Person1# thanks #Person2# for #Person2#'s help.","topic":"thanks"}
{"fname":"train_9606","dialogue":"#Person1#: All right then, Ms. Montgomery. I'll get those plans over to your office by Thursday afternoon. \n#Person2#: Great. That will give me time to talk with my staff before I make final decision. \n#Person1#: That's what I was thinking. I'll have them there by Thursday. \n#Person2#: Good news. Thanks for getting things done so quickly. ","summary":"#Person1# will get the plans over to Ms. Montgomery's office by Thursday afternoon.","topic":"plans"}
{"fname":"train_9607","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for the pizza. It was delicious. \n#Person2#: It's okay. \n#Person1#: Next time, it's on me. \n#Person2#: Don't be silly. \n#Person1#: I'm serious. \n#Person2#: Alright. Next time, we can try some other flavors. \n#Person1#: Certainly. The vegetarian pizza looks pretty good. It must be very delicious. \n#Person2#: Definitely. I really like Italian food. ","summary":"#Person2# treated #Person1# to pizza. #Person1# will treat #Person2# to some other flavors next time.","topic":"pizza"}
{"fname":"train_9608","dialogue":"#Person1#: These things are always soooo boring. Heard any gossip? Anybody making the big bucks? \n#Person2#: Rich struck it rich in advertising. And he and Cath got married and just had a child. \n#Person1#: That's no news. Those two were high school sweethearts anyway. \n#Person2#: Teresa Jones got a boob job. \n#Person1#: Uh, I can see that. And Erica Falls has lost a lot of weight. \n#Person2#: I've got something. You saw Taylor Smith? Looks terrible, doesn't he? I heard he. . . ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are gossiping about others, including Rich, Teresa, Erica, and Taylor.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_9609","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know Sally? \n#Person2#: Sally. She is a bachelor girl. She is an excellent designer. Many of the company's advertisements are her child trains. \n#Person1#: Why is she still single? She must have a face that would stop clock. \n#Person2#: Oh, quite the other way round. She is a knock-out. She devotes much of her time to her career. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Sally is single because she devotes much time to her career.","topic":"career"}
{"fname":"train_9610","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, is there anything I can do for you? \n#Person2#: Yes. I would like to check in. \n#Person1#: Have you made a reservation? \n#Person2#: Yes.I am Belen. \n#Person1#: So your room number is 201. Are you a member of our hotel? \n#Person2#: No, what's the difference? \n#Person1#: Well, we offer a 10% charge for our members. ","summary":"#Person1# helps Belen to check in and tells Belen about their membership discount.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_9611","dialogue":"#Person1#: How wonderful it is to be in love! It's love at first sight! Oh. he's my Romeo! \n#Person2#: Hey, Julie. How's it going? \n#Person1#: Oh, Mary. You've surprised me! \n#Person2#: Who were you talking to? \n#Person1#: Um, I was just thinking aloud. \n#Person2#: You look so happy. I see a twinkle in your eyes. \n#Person1#: Come off it, Mary. \n#Person2#: Oh, you have a crush on someone, don't you? Maybe those are wedding bells in your eyes! \n#Person1#: You certainly do like teasing me, Mary. Well I'm in love with someone. The question is, how do I get his attention? \n#Person2#: Well, that's easy. Walk up to him and kiss him. \n#Person1#: I guess I asked the wrong person. ","summary":"Julie has a crush on someone and asks Mary's advice to get his attention but finds she asks the wrong person.","topic":"crush"}
{"fname":"train_9612","dialogue":"#Person1#: Amy, what's your favorite sport?\n#Person2#: Ah, it's hard to say. I loved swimming when I was in primary school, but I like running best at the moment.\n#Person1#: You run very fast, don't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, but not the fastest in my class. Lily runs much faster than I.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: Yes, Lily runs the fastest of all. what about you, Mike? What do you like?\n#Person1#: You like running, but I like jumping, both the high jump and the long jump.\n#Person2#: Did you take part in the sports meet last year?\n#Person1#: Yes, I took part in both the high jump and the long jump. And I won the first prize in the long jump last year.\n#Person2#: You are also going to take part in the long jump this year, right?\n#Person1#: Yes, and I'll try to make a better record.\n#Person2#: Good luck.","summary":"#Person2# likes running but runs slower than Lily. Mike likes jumping. He won the first prize in the long jump last year and will try to make a better record this year.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_9613","dialogue":"#Person1#: Officer, officer, I leave something important to report. I have just had my money stolen.\n#Person2#: Before you begin, why not take a seat and calm down a little? Don't be too excited. It won't help us catch the thief.\n#Person1#: Yes, you are completely right. Where should I start?\n#Person2#: At the beginning, when did it take place?\n#Person1#: About 10 minutes ago.\n#Person2#: And where exactly was this?\n#Person1#: It was probably on the moving stair coming up from the underground at Xi'an. I think somebody had been following me from the time I left the bank.\n#Person2#: The bank?\n#Person1#: Well, you see. I went to a bank to exchange some travelers checks for money. So I can buy my airline tickets back home.\n#Person2#: Yes, yes. How much did you exchange?\n#Person1#: About $4500 worth.\n#Person2#: And how much was stolen?\n#Person1#: All of it.\n#Person2#: I see.","summary":"#Person1# reports to #Person2# about #Person1#'s stolen money. It took place 10 minutes ago on the moving stair coming up from the underground at Xi'an after #Person1# exchanged $4500 at the bank.","topic":"stolen money"}
{"fname":"train_9614","dialogue":"#Person1#: How is your mother feeling these days?\n#Person2#: Much better, thanks Miss Wang, the operation went smoothly and the doctors says she'll recover in no time and she'll probably come home at the weekend.\n#Person1#: That's wonderful, when will you come back to class?\n#Person2#: I still need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.\n#Person1#: OK, take care of your mother and yourself, the whole class are expecting you.","summary":"#Person2# tells Miss Wang #Person2#'s mother is feeling much better but #Person2# still needs a week to take care of her.","topic":"take care of"}
{"fname":"train_9615","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, miss. I'm Sam and I am with the local paper. Now, I'm working on a report on difficulties living in the UK. May I ask you some questions?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: What's your name and how long have you been in the UK?\n#Person2#: I'm Li Jie from China. I have been here for 4 years by March of two thousand and nineteen.\n#Person1#: Wow, pretty long. So do you think you can handle everything in your daily life?\n#Person2#: No, not really. I sometimes feel puzzled when talking with the natives.\n#Person1#: Would you share some examples?\n#Person2#: Uh, for example, my friends told me there is fat chance of losing weight with British food. Gosh! What on earth will I be like, losing weight or gaining weight? I was confused. Then they laughed and told me fat chance means unlikely to happen.\n#Person1#: Yes, the idiom is always a headache to most international students.","summary":"Sam with the local paper asks Li Jie some questions. Li Jie has been in the UK for 4 years but still feels puzzled when talking with the natives.","topic":"idiom"}
{"fname":"train_9616","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please put your baggage on the counter and open it, let me have a look.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. Please examine it.\n#Person1#: Anything subject to duty in your suitcase?\n#Person2#: No, sir. Nothing except my personal belongings, such as clothes, notebooks and some gifts.\n#Person1#: Any cigarettes or liquor?\n#Person2#: I have cigarettes for my own use.\n#Person1#: I think you'll have to pay some duty on these cigarettes because they exceed the quota. And this article is liable for duty.\n#Person2#: How much duty should I pay?\n#Person1#: One hundred dollars.\n#Person2#: Here is the money.\n#Person1#: Just a moment. I'll make out your duty memo. ( Writing and giving the memo to Mr. Green ) Take it and pay the girl over there.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# examines #Person2#'s baggage. #Person2# has to pay some (100 dollars) duty for his cigarettes which exceeds the quota. #Person1# makes out a duty memo for #Person2# to pay.","topic":"Customs "}
{"fname":"train_9617","dialogue":"#Person1#: did you watch the Oscars on Sunday night?\n#Person2#: no, but I heard about that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend.\n#Person1#: yes, that was surprising. I heard that they got into a fight and then decided not to go.\n#Person2#: they must be the most famous celebrity couple in Hollywood.\n#Person1#: they're also one of the richest couples. They have so many money and they can buy almost anything they want.\n#Person2#: I also heard that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes made an appearance at the Oscars.\n#Person1#: did either one of them win an Oscar this year?\n#Person2#: I think Tom might have been nominated for one of his films, but I don't think he won anything.\n#Person1#: Tom Cruise may be handsome, but I think he's a bit crazy, don't you?\n#Person2#: yes, his marriage to Katie is actually quite scandalous.\n#Person1#: I still think that they only got married to get more publicity for their movies and themselves.\n#Person2#: people in show biz can have such an easy life ; I don't know why they have to make it so complicated.\n#Person1#: I would never want to be a celebrity because the paparazzi would also be after you.\n#Person2#: that's true. I guess it would be difficult to have people taking pictures of you everywhere you go.\n#Person1#: thank goodness we're not rich and famous!\n#Person2#: being famous, I can do without, but I wouldn't mind being rich.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the Oscars, which Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt didn't attend. They also talk about the marriage of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes which #Person1# thinks, it is for more publicity. They think it is difficult for celebrities to stand paparazzi.","topic":"celebrity"}
{"fname":"train_9618","dialogue":"#Person1#: Very glad to know something about you, then what are you going to do when you finish.\n#Person2#: Oh, I ' ll go to shanghai to practice there.\n#Person1#: That ' s a good idea. It must be easy to find a job in shanghai.\n#Person2#: I think so, you know there is a great deal of opportunity for business there.\n#Person1#: And English is very useful in your job.\n#Person2#: I think it will be very useful in many ways. Beside, shanghai is an important trade center, not only in China, but also in the world, English is useful in almost all walks of life.\n#Person1#: You will be a very promising one.\n#Person2#: That ' s my wish.","summary":"#Person1# thinks it is a good idea that #Person2# wants to practice in Shanghai. With #Person2#'s English skill #Person1# believes #Person2# will soon be a promising one in Shanghai.","topic":"Shanghai"}
{"fname":"train_9619","dialogue":"#Person1#: My wife's birthday is today. I need some flowers.\n#Person2#: We have lots of fresh red roses.\n#Person1#: How much do the roses cost?\n#Person2#: $ 20 a dozen.\n#Person1#: That sounds good. Last year I paid $ 30.\n#Person2#: Yes, you came here on the right day. They're on sale today.\n#Person1#: Give me a dozen.\n#Person2#: Very good. Would you like anything else?\n#Person1#: No, I'll just give her the roses and a card.\n#Person2#: She should be very pleased with these roses.","summary":"#Person1# buys a dozen of roses as his wife's birthday present for 20$. It is 10 dollars cheaper than last year. #Person2# explains that because it is on sale today.","topic":"BIrthday Presen"}
{"fname":"train_9620","dialogue":"#Person1#: What would you like for dessert?\n#Person2#: What do you have?\n#Person1#: I have apple pie, ice cream, chocolate cake and fruit cocktail.\n#Person2#: Can I have apple pie with ice cream?\n#Person1#: Of course. I made apple pie this morning, so it's lovely and fresh.\n#Person2#: I love you home made apple pie. It's delicious. Can I have another glass of lemonade as well?\n#Person1#: Sure. Can you get it yourself? It's in the refrigerator.\n#Person2#: Ok. Would you like a drink too?\n#Person1#: Yes. I'll have an ice tea. You'll see it next to the lemonade.\n#Person2#: Are you having any dessert?\n#Person1#: I'll have apple pie too, but without ice cream. I have to watch my weight.","summary":"#Person2# is having the apple pie made by #Person1# and a lemonade. #Person1# will have ice tea and an apple pie without ice cream because #Person2# is watching weight.","topic":"dessert"}
{"fname":"train_9621","dialogue":"#Person1#: Laura told me today that she has a friend with a car for sale.\n#Person2#: Oh, she did? Then it's a used car of course.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's used, but she said it was in very good shape. It's a small foreign car.\n#Person2#: What else did she tell you? Did she tell you how many miles there are on it?\n#Person1#: She thinks it has about twenty-five or thirty thousand miles.\n#Person2#: That's not bad. What about the price? Did she tell you how much her friend wants for the car?\n#Person1#: Three thousand dollars.\n#Person2#: Three thousand! That's almost too good to be true. Did she say why her friend wants to sell it?\n#Person1#: He lives in the city and you know how expensive it is to keep a car in the city.\n#Person2#: Well, we can see it for ourselves. Did she tell you when we can go and look at it?\n#Person1#: No, but she gave me her friend's telephone number. I can call him and make an appointment.","summary":"#Person1# is telling #Person2# that Laura's friend has a car on sale today. #Person2# says the mileage for the car is about twenty-five to thirty thousand and the price is about 3000 dollars. They plan to call Laura's friend to take a look at the car.","topic":"Car Sale"}
{"fname":"train_9622","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think I've got a virus on my computer. Do you know how to get rid of it? I haven't had one before.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. Why don't you call the Help Desk? Someone there will be able to help you.\n#Person1#: Have you got the number? I'll call them right now.","summary":"#Person2# advises #Person1# to call the Help Desk to solve the computer virus.","topic":"computer virus"}
{"fname":"train_9623","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am trying to decide what school to apply to?\n#Person2#: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?\n#Person1#: I am not sure. What's the difference between them?\n#Person2#: Public schools are usually state funded, whereas private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.\n#Person1#: Which is better?\n#Person2#: One isn't necessarily better than the other. It depends a lot on the school administration and the teachers.\n#Person1#: I hear you have to wear uniforms at private school.\n#Person2#: Yes, sometimes.","summary":"#Person1# is applying to schools. #Person2# tells #Person1# the differences between a private school and a public school. Which one is better depends on the school's administration.","topic":"School Application"}
{"fname":"train_9624","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you like the Harry potter books and movies?\n#Person2#: Not really!\n#Person1#: Why not? They are very fun and exiting.\n#Person2#: Maybe, but I think they are just for kids.\n#Person1#: No, that's not true. Many adults like the Harry potter books too.\n#Person2#: Maybe they don't agree with my taste.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't like Harry Potter and thinks they are for kids. #Person1# disagrees.","topic":"Harry Potter"}
{"fname":"train_9625","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you object to drinking black tea, Mr. Zhang?\n#Person2#: Yes, that is why I never drink it.\n#Person1#: Do you drink green tea, then?\n#Person2#: Very seldom, because tea has tannin which may be harmful to one's health.\n#Person1#: But if the tea is good and well prepared, it will do much good.\n#Person2#: What good is it for?\n#Person1#: Not only can it appease one's thirst, but it can also refresh one when tired.\n#Person2#: That's true, but it must not be allowed to stand long.\n#Person1#: Why is it so?\n#Person2#: Because if you drink a kind of tea which has been prepared for some time before, it will do you harm.","summary":"Mr. Zhang does not drink tea because he thinks tannin is harmful. But #Person1# thinks that tea can be good if it is well prepared. Mr. Zhang agrees, but he states if you let the tea stand too long it will still do you harm.","topic":"tea"}
{"fname":"train_9626","dialogue":"#Person1#: Both our countries are quite small. How would you describe the landscape in your country?\n#Person2#: My country is well know for being very flat. There are some hills in the southeast of the country.\n#Person1#: Is it really completely flat?\n#Person2#: Pretty much. The land rises and falls only a few meters. The southeast, the hills rise to a height of a few hundred meters. There are mountains over 1000 meters high in your country.\n#Person1#: Yes, there are. They are not very big compared with the mountains in other countries.\n#Person2#: The coast of your country is very varied. The coast of my country is just made up of sandy beaches.\n#Person1#: That doesn't sound too bad. Great for sunbathing! The coast of my country changes even within a few kilometers. There are cliffs, then sandy beaches. Then rocks. There are lots of caves in the cliffs. There are also many small islands off the coast, but few people lives on them.\n#Person2#: There are many lakes and rivers in your country too. We also have many rivers, but only a few lakes.\n#Person1#: We also have waterfalls in the mountains. They make the landscapes look very scenic. The landscape has been shapes by millions of years of erosion, especially by water.","summary":"#Person2#'s country is known for being flat. The coast is made up of sandy beaches. But in #Person1#'s country, there are mountains that rise over 1000 m. the coast is varied and there are cliffs, rocks, caves and waterfalls in the mountains.","topic":"describe the landscape"}
{"fname":"train_9627","dialogue":"#Person1#: How was your trip to Brazil? Did you learn anything?\n#Person2#: I had no idea how seriously that country takes soccer!\n#Person1#: Tell me about it.\n#Person2#: Okay. In the middle of their streets there are parks, big soccer fields as far as you can see.\n#Person1#: Really?\n#Person2#: That's not all. They use them! Every night men, women, children all out there till 3 and 4 a. m.\n#Person1#: Are you serious?\n#Person2#: I don't know how they function the next day! It's like they eat and breathe soccer!","summary":"#Person2# tells Brazil takes soccer seriously and soccer fields are built in the middle of the streets. People played in the field till 3 and 4 a.m. #Person1# is surprised by the fact.","topic":"soccer in Brazil"}
{"fname":"train_9628","dialogue":"#Person1#: Dear Anna. I really love you.\n#Person2#: I love you, too.\n#Person1#: I want to take care of you forever. Will you marry me?\n#Person2#: Oh. My God! Are you serious?\n#Person1#: Am I too abrupt? Did I scare you? Or you don't want. . .\n#Person2#: No! I have been expecting this moment for a long time. I mean my answer is'yes'.\n#Person1#: Oh, I'm so happy. I will try my best to love you and protect you. I promise.\n#Person2#: I trust you. We'll be happy.\n#Person1#: Let me wear you this diamond ring.\n#Person2#: It's so beautiful.","summary":"#Person1# proposes to Anna, which surprised Anna, for she has been expecting for a long time. Anna says yes and wears the diamond ring.","topic":"Propose"}
{"fname":"train_9629","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are saying he will be promoted to the general manager?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Yes. I bet my bottom dollar that he will get promoted.\n#Person1#: Just because he gets on well with everybody?\n#Person2#: Partly, and he's also a hard working man.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# a man will be promoted. For he is hard working and gets along with people.","topic":"promotion"}
{"fname":"train_9630","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Susan, it's me, An.\n#Person2#: Hi, An. How are you?\n#Person1#: I am fine. I am going swimming this afternoon. Are you coming with me?\n#Person2#: I am afraid I can't this afternoon. I take my daughter to her tennis class at the club on Wednesday afternoons.\n#Person1#: Maybe I can meet you at the club and we can play tennis together.\n#Person2#: Ok, I'll meet you at the club at two thirty.","summary":"Susan declines An's invitation to go swimming. Then they plan to play tennis together at two-thirty.","topic":"Afternoon Plans"}
{"fname":"train_9631","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome back, soccer fans. My name is Rick Fields and, as always, I am joined by my commentating wingman, Bob Copeland.\n#Person2#: And we're on the brink of soccer history today, as Ecuador and Brazil are tied one-one as we begin the second half of the 2022 World Cup!\n#Person1#: The ref calls the players for the kick off, and here we go! Ecuador quickly passes the ball to the midfield, but, oath, it's out of bounds.\n#Person2#: That will be a throw in for Brazil. Adriano has the ball and makes a long pass to Robin, and the ref has called him offside.\n#Person1#: No question about it. He was offside by a mile! We have a goal kick for Ecuador. Edison Mendez heads it to Valencia, he shoots! Deflected by the defender and we have a corner kick.\n#Person2#: Delgado takes the corner. We have a foul! Oh no, Did, the goalkeeper, has fouled the Ecuadorian player! He gets a yellow card and that will be a penalty kick!\n#Person1#: This is the perfect opportunity for Ecuador to get ahead in this match and become World Champions! He gets ready for the kick. He shoots! and he. . .","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are giving a commentary on 2020 Soccer World Cup between Ecuador and Brazil. Since the Brazilian goalkeeper gets a yellow card, Ecuador has a chance to be World Champions.","topic":"a soccer match"}
{"fname":"train_9632","dialogue":"#Person1#: Steven, can you give us a summary about your work? What do you get from your work?\n#Person2#: I have accumulated a wealth of practical experience in work as a chief advertisement designer. Moreover, I realized teamwork is the key to success.\n#Person1#: Why do you think so?\n#Person2#: I think building team spirit among the coworkers is very important. I believe we can accomplish a miracle if we stick together.\n#Person1#: Very good. Anything else?\n#Person2#: My advantage is that I have strong sense of responsibility. But I lack patience.\n#Person1#: I must praise you for your modesty and diligence. What's your plan next?\n#Person2#: I will listen and learn more when I start my new job. I plan to become more professional in my field.\n#Person1#: I've got to commend you ; you really did a good job.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your compliment, but there is still plenty more to learn.","summary":"Steve is at a Job interview, he is very experienced in his field as chief advertisement designer, along with realization of the importance of team work. #Person2# praised him for his modesty and past work.","topic":"Job Interivew"}
{"fname":"train_9633","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hate working on Christmas Eve! Whoa! Get a load of this guy! Come in central, I think we have got ourselves a situation here.\n#Person2#: License and registration please. Have you been drinking tonight, sir?\n#Person3#: I had one or two glasses of eggnog, but nothing else.\n#Person1#: Step out of the vehicle, please. Sir, what do you have in the back?\n#Person3#: Just a few Christmas gifts, to this season, after all!\n#Person2#: Don't take that tone with me. Do you have an invoice for these items?\n#Person3#: Umm. . . no. . . I make these in my workshop in the North Pole!\n#Person2#: You are under arrest, sir. You have the right to remain silent. You better not pout, you better not cry. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford one, the state will appoint one for you.\n#Person3#: You can't take me to jail! What about my sleigh? It's Christmas Eve! I have presents to deliver! Rudolph! Prancer! Dancer! Get help!","summary":"#Person3# is drunk driving on Chirstmas Eve got stopped by two police officers, then aressted and can not deliver gifts.","topic":" DUI on Christmas Eve"}
{"fname":"train_9634","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is that room service?\n#Person2#: Yes. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: The maid has just delivered some laundry to my room. But it's not mine at all.\n#Person2#: I am sorry. sir. We will send someone immediately.","summary":"#Person1# calls room service because the laundry is not #Person1#'s.","topic":"room service"}
{"fname":"train_9635","dialogue":"#Person1#: What type of music do you like to listen to?\n#Person2#: I like listening to different kinds of music.\n#Person1#: Like what, for instance?\n#Person2#: I enjoy Rock and R & B.\n#Person1#: Why is that?\n#Person2#: I like the different instruments that they use.\n#Person1#: That's a good reason to like something.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think so too.","summary":"#Person1# wants to know what types of music #Person2# likes and why. #Person2# likes Rock and R & B because of the different instruments they use.","topic":"music"}
{"fname":"train_9636","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many people does your company employ?\n#Person2#: We have over sixty employees. We have about forty factory workers and technical people and the rest are admin and sales staff. We started off with only ten people, so our workforce has grown a lot.\n#Person1#: What's your annual turnover?\n#Person2#: It was just over two million euros last year.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that they have 60 employees and the annual turn over last year is two million euros.","topic":"a company"}
{"fname":"train_9637","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're going to have coffee, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I could use a cup of coffee.\n#Person1#: Are you going to have anything to eat?\n#Person2#: French toast sounds good. What are you going to order?\n#Person1#: I'll have that too.","summary":"#Person2# are going to have a cup of coffee. French toast for both #Person1# and #Person2#.","topic":"have a meal"}
{"fname":"train_9638","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you please wait this letter to see with the postages?\n#Person2#: Do you want to sent this letter by ordinary or registered mail?\n#Person1#: By ordinary airmail please.\n#Person2#: Anything valuable in it?\n#Person1#: A post order for four hundred dollars.\n#Person2#: In that case, you'd better have it registered.\n#Person1#: Will I be informed that my friend gets the letter?\n#Person2#: Yes. When your friend gets it, he'll sent the receipt which you send it by mail. then you can be sure he's received.\n#Person1#: All right. I have a registered then.","summary":"#Person1# wants to send a post order for 400 dollars, so #Person2# suggests #Person1# have the letter registered.","topic":"send a letter"}
{"fname":"train_9639","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you, Miss?\n#Person2#: Have you a bus tour? I have one day left so I think the best way is to take a bus tour.\n#Person1#: That's right. The bus tour is really efficient and cheap.\n#Person2#: What time does the next bus leave?\n#Person1#: 9 : OO. Don't worry, Miss, we have buses every 15 minutes.","summary":"#Person2# wants to take a bus tour and is served by #Person1#.","topic":"a bus tour"}
{"fname":"train_9640","dialogue":"#Person1#: When can I get high speed internet installed?\n#Person2#: You're going to have to make an appointment.\n#Person1#: Can I make one right now?\n#Person2#: When would you like the installation to be done?\n#Person1#: I'm off this Friday.\n#Person2#: The only time we can come on Friday is at 3\n#Person1#: I'm going to need it installed earlier than that.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, but we're booked up on Friday.\n#Person1#: Is Saturday any better?\n#Person2#: Saturday is perfect. What time would you like?\n#Person1#: Is 11\n#Person2#: That's perfect. See you on Saturday.","summary":"#Person1# wants to get high-speed internet, so #Person1# makes an appointment with #Person2# on Saturday to install it.","topic":"install an internet"}
{"fname":"train_9641","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Ann.\n#Person2#: Hi. You look excited. What's happening?\n#Person1#: I just heard that our school will hold a singing contest in 5 days.\n#Person2#: And you're planning to enter?\n#Person1#: Of course. This is a great chance for me to show off my beautiful voice.\n#Person2#: Is there a prize?\n#Person1#: I heard that the winner gets a Panda Radio.\n#Person2#: Do you think you have a chance?\n#Person1#: A chance? Not just a chance, I'm a hundred percent certain. Everyone says my voice is beautiful.\n#Person2#: But you haven't practised all that much.\n#Person1#: I still have 5 days to practise. It's in the bag!\n#Person2#: Don't be too sure. You're still going to need some help.\n#Person1#: Yeah, maybe.","summary":"#Person1# is going to enter a singing contest and excited because #Person1# is confident to be the winner. Ann thinks #Person1# will need some help.","topic":"a singing contest"}
{"fname":"train_9642","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm a transit passenger for this flight. Can you tell me where to go?\n#Person1#: Let me see. Oh, you're at the wrong gate. Your plane leaves from Gate No. 8.\n#Person2#: Really? I hope it hasn't left without me.\n#Person1#: No, don't worry. Just follow me.","summary":"#Person2# is a transit passenger. #Person1# shows #Person2# the right gate.","topic":"transfer"}
{"fname":"train_9643","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Ms. Murphy?\n#Person2#: Yes? Who's calling?\n#Person1#: It's John Anderson. I'm afraid I'm going to be out sick today. I'Ve got a nasty cold. I hope you don't mind, ma'am.\n#Person2#: No, that's no problem. I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Get some rest. If you need to see a doctor, let me know.","summary":"John is calling Ms. Murphy to tell her he got a cold.","topic":"a call"}
{"fname":"train_9644","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry I have to ask you these questions, ma'am, but we want to catch the person who shot your husband.\n#Person2#: It was about 2 a.m. We had been sleeping for a couple of hours when we heard a noise downstairs.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some questions about the crime.","topic":"ask questions"}
{"fname":"train_9645","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Jeanie. Why have you come to school an hour early?\n#Person2#: I wanted to get a front row seat and review one more time before the test. Why are you here so early, Jack?\n#Person1#: I get out of my car here this time every day. You seem to be nervous about your lessons. Have you finished your review?\n#Person2#: I've only been studying night and day for the last week. If I don't get an A in this class, I won't get the support of my country.\n#Person1#: This class is really just a review for me. I've been learning it for two years.\n#Person2#: That's lucky for you.\n#Person1#: Jeanie, can you guess what the test will be like? Will it be difficult?\n#Person2#: I hope not. But I'm still worried about it.\n#Person1#: Well, cheer up. Hope for good luck.\n#Person2#: Thanks for wishing me luck.","summary":"Jeanie cames an hour earlier to school to review before the test, and Jack is there. Jack has been learning the class for two years and he wishes Jeanie good luck.","topic":"a test"}
{"fname":"train_9646","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Kevin. How is it going?\n#Person2#: Ah, not so great.\n#Person1#: What's wrong?\n#Person2#: I've got a big problem with the Shakespeare course which is required for my major.\n#Person1#: Is that all filled up?\n#Person2#: No, there's plenty of room, but I have to take the starter course before I can take Professor Miller's Shakespeare course. It is only offered in the evening.\n#Person1#: You don't like evening classes?\n#Person2#: That's not the point. I work in the cafe every evening. I need the money to pay my tuition.\n#Person1#: You can ask someone that could switch hours with you. Maybe just switch a couple of evenings since the course probably only meets two times a week.\n#Person2#: I wish I could. My boss just did me a favor by putting me on evenings. And he'll hit the ceiling if I ask to change again.\n#Person1#: Wait a minute. I have an idea. Have you checked the course over at the community college? They might offer an introductory course during the day.\n#Person2#: That's a great idea. I'm free this afternoon. I'll go over and check it out.\n#Person1#: Their courses are actually cheaper.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your advice. I'll let you know what happens.\n#Person1#: Sure. Good luck!","summary":"Kevin's starter course clashes with his part-time job. #Person1# suggests he check the course at community college because they might offer the introductory course during the day. Kevin will check it out this afternoon.","topic":"a course"}
{"fname":"train_9647","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Emily. I think I left my grammar book in the class today. I think one of the students took it. Uh, do you have some of their phone numbers?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Um, who do you want to call?\n#Person1#: Well, Brittany was sitting next to me, so I'll call her first. What is her number?\n#Person2#: Hm, um. Hang on a minute. [ Okay. ] Oh, here it is. It's, um, eight eight-seven-zero zero-zero-one-nine (870-0019).\n#Person1#: ... okay, zero-zero-one-nine (0019). Got it. I'll call her first. And, uh, what about James?\n#Person2#: Yeah. Um, okay. It's six-one-four one-four-eight-zero (614-1480).\n#Person1#: Okay, six-one-four fourteen eighteen (614-1418), right?\n#Person2#: No, it's fourteen eighty (1480).\n#Person1#: Oh, okay. And, um, yeah, um, uh ... What's her name? You know, the girl, um ... You know.\n#Person2#: Which one? [ Embarrashed laugh ... ] You mean Audrey? The girl you really like?\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: I can tell you like her.\n#Person1#: Come on. Are you kidding? No, no. I mean, we're like brother and sister.\n#Person2#: Ah, yeah, right, right. Well, uh, if you want, here's your SISTER's phone number. It's five-five-eight six-zero-one-six (558-6016).\n#Person1#: Yeah, six-zero-one-zero (6010). Got it. Bye.\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: Six-zero-one-six (6016).\n#Person1#: Six-zero-one-six (6016).\n#Person2#: Alright. I hope your sister's not mad that you called.\n#Person1#: No problem.\n#Person2#: Bye.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"#Person1# asks Emily about students' phone numbers because #Person1# thinks his grammar book was taken by someone. Emily tells #Person1# Brittany's and James's numbers. #Person1# also asks Audrey's number. Emily makes fun of #Person1#.","topic":"phone numbers"}
{"fname":"train_9648","dialogue":"#Person1#: Friday is a public holiday. Shall we spend our weekend in New York? We could leave Thursday night.\n#Person2#: I'd rather go on Friday. My uncle will drop in on Thursday evening. I haven't met him for several years, you know.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# discuss when to leave for New York.","topic":"a public holiday"}
{"fname":"train_9649","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, you look thoughtful and unhappy recently. What's wrong with you? \n#Person2#: Lily broke up with me last week. In fact, she dumped me. \n#Person1#: Why? I mean, why did she part company with you after seven years together? \n#Person2#: She said it was because we had very different ideas about life. \n#Person1#: Do you believe her excuse? \n#Person2#: Of course not. I knew she had fallen in love with another guy. It is difficult to see her move on so quickly. \n#Person1#: Come on, buddy, cheer up. Why not do some sports with me? Violent exercise might help to shake you out of your disappointment in love. \n#Person2#: Thank you, Steven. You are really a good friend. ","summary":"Tom is unhappy recently because Lily broke up with him. Steven invites him to do some sports to shake out of disappointment.","topic":"break up"}
{"fname":"train_9650","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have to leave soon? \n#Person2#: No. Actually I can stay longer. Dave called to say that there is a beautiful Chinese girl who's going to pick me up at the school gate tonight at ten thirty instead of eight thirty. \n#Person1#: Oh, that's better. So you don't have to rush. \n#Person2#: Yeah. You know what Dave just said? \n#Person1#: What? \n#Person2#: He said I should put on something very nice, because this girl will be my next target. \n#Person1#: He knows you very well. \n#Person2#: He always makes fun of me. He always says things like that. You know the new coming teacher, a Chinese Canadian. He said she would really be my chance. \n#Person1#: I'm sure you have chances everywhere. You're handsome, talkative, and got a sense of humor. You must be very popular. \n#Person2#: No, you're kidding. I'm not taking it seriously. ","summary":"#Person2# can stay longer because a Chinese girl will pick him up later. #Person1# thinks #Person2# can have chances everywhere because he is attractive.","topic":"attractive girl"}
{"fname":"train_9651","dialogue":"#Person1#: oh, no, it seems that I've lost my train ticket. \n#Person2#: are you kidding? The train leaves in an hour. Where did you put it? \n#Person1#: it was in my pocket, but now I can't find it. \n#Person2#: is it in the other pocket? \n#Person1#: no, it is not here. Damn it! I'm going to have to buy another ticket. \n#Person2#: let's go to the inquiry desk first to check whether anyone has got it and turned it in. \n#Person1#: ok. \n#Person3#: how may I help you, sir? \n#Person1#: I'm wondering if anyone has turned in a train ticket. I just lost my ticket for Beijing tonight. \n#Person3#: let me see... I'm sorry. Nothing's been turned in. Do you want to buy another one? \n#Person1#: yes. If I don't make it to Beijing tomorrow morning, my wife would kill me. How much is it cost? \n#Person3#: 150 yuan for hard seats. \n#Person1#: Fine. \n#Person3#: ... Sir? \n#Person1#: where is my wallet? Someone has stolen my wallet! ","summary":"#Person1# lost his train tickets, so he has to buy another ticket. When he is going to pay, he finds his wallet was stolen.","topic":"train ticket"}
{"fname":"train_9652","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Blacks got divorced. \n#Person2#: Really? Why? \n#Person1#: Mr. Black has been getting a little on the side. \n#Person2#: Really? I am surprised. He doesn't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife, does he? \n#Person1#: No, he doesn't. Anyway, his wife found out that he has been two-timing for a long time. \n#Person2#: Well, I am really surprised. By the way, have you done anything behind my back? \n#Person1#: No. The only thing I've ever done behind your back is zipping you up. \n#Person2#: I like that joke, but I hope it's true. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the Blacks got divorced. #Person2# is surprised because #Person2# thinks Mr. Black doesn't look like a two-timing guy.","topic":"Divorce"}
{"fname":"train_9653","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Rose, how are you feeling? \n#Person2#: Much better today. \n#Person1#: Oh, Look at the baby. It's so beautiful. Is it a boy or a girl? \n#Person2#: It's a girl. \n#Person1#: Can I hold it for a moment? \n#Person2#: Sure. She is a peaceful child. \n#Person1#: Oh, how adorable! She's got your eyes. \n#Person2#: So they say. \n#Person1#: When are you returning home? \n#Person2#: Well. The doctor said I have to remain here for at least two more days because I'm rather weak after childbirth. \n#Person1#: You can use some time off. You've been working too hard anyway. ","summary":"#Person1# is visiting Rose who just gave birth to a baby. Rose needs to rest for at least two more days until she can go home.","topic":"childbirth"}
{"fname":"train_9654","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Green, I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Brown. \n#Person2#: How do you do, Mr. Brown? It's a pleasure to get to know you. \n#Person1#: My pleasure, Mr. Green. I look forward to an excellent relationship with your company. \n#Person2#: I propose a toast to the health of everyone here and to the success of our negotiation. \n#Person1#: Okay, let's make a toast. ","summary":"Mr. Green and Mr. Brown greet each other and make a toast.","topic":"build a relationship"}
{"fname":"train_9655","dialogue":"#Person1#: Has Yien sold his house yet? \n#Person2#: Yes, he has. He sold it last week. \n#Person1#: Has he moved to his new house yet? \n#Person2#: No, not yet. He's still here. He's going to move tomorrow. \n#Person1#: When? Tomorrow morning? \n#Person2#: No. Tomorrow afternoon. I'll miss him. He has always been a good neighbour. \n#Person1#: He's a very nice person. We will all miss him. \n#Person2#: When will the new people move into this house? \n#Person1#: I think that they will move in the day after tomorrow. \n#Person2#: Will you see Yien today, Janey? \n#Person1#: Yes, I will. \n#Person2#: Please give him my regards. Poor Yien! He didn't want to leave this house. \n#Person1#: No, he didn't want to leave, but his wife did! ","summary":"#Person2# tells Janey that Yien has sold the house and will move out tomorrow. They both think Yien is a good neighbor.","topic":"sell the house"}
{"fname":"train_9656","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Blake! Are you still listening to Mozart? \n#Person2#: Yes.Do you like it? \n#Person1#: It's great. and I' ve heard that listening to Mozart can make you more intelligent. \n#Person2#: Really? I've never heard that before. I just like it. \n#Person1#: Is classical music your favorite? \n#Person2#: Yes. What about you? \n#Person1#: I Iike pop music best. Classical music is a bit too heavy for me. I can't get fully relaxed in it. \n#Person2#: Pop music doesn't have any depth for me. \n#Person1#: Yeah, that's why I can enjoy myself in it. \n#Person2#: Did you always like pop music. \n#Person1#: I think so, since I was in primary school. How long have you been interested in classical music. \n#Person2#: I didn't like it at all until I started to learn violin when I was eight. From then on. classical music has been an important part of my life. \n#Person1#: oh, I didn't know you can play the violin. Do you still play. \n#Person2#: Sometimes, but these days I'm often too busy. ","summary":"#Person1# usually listens to Mozart because #Person1# likes classical music. #Person2# likes pop music best and thinks classical music is too heavy. #Person1# didn't like classical music until #Person1# started to learn the violin at eight.","topic":"Taste for Music"}
{"fname":"train_9657","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Canon Camera Company in Beijing. Good morning. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I am making this phone call to complain about a digital camera made by your company.\n#Person1#: What is the problem with it?\n#Person2#: The screen always goes black.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me how long this has been happening?\n#Person2#: It started a week ago.\n#Person1#: Then is it still under guarantee?\n#Person2#: Yes, I bought it only a month ago.\n#Person1#: OK. Can you tell me where you bought it and the type of camera?\n#Person2#: I bought it in Xidan Shopping Market. Its model number is IXUS210.\n#Person1#: OK. You can bring it to our repair center to let the staff look at it first. If there is a problem with the camera, you can have it replaced or get a refund.\n#Person2#: Where is your repair center?\n#Person1#: It's at 1553 Palace Street on the seventh floor. We apologize for causing you trouble.","summary":"#Person2# is calling to complain that the screen of the camera always goes black. #Person1# asks #Person2# to go to the repair center so that #Person2# might have the camera replaced or get a refund.","topic":"complaint"}
{"fname":"train_9658","dialogue":"#Person1#: Helen, how do you like your new apartment?\n#Person2#: Well, I wish I had moved in, the man who lives upstairs often plays the piano till midnight. I really cannot stand it.\n#Person1#: Why don't you ask him to stop?\n#Person2#: I've tried, but it doesn't work, he never listens to me. What's worse, he isn't the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives next to me often comes over to borrow things, but she seldom returns anything.\n#Person1#: Then, don't lend her anything.\n#Person2#: Now I don't even open the door when she knocks, but it makes me uncomfortable. I'm afraid I'll have to move again.\n#Person1#: You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl Jennifer, who is sharing her apartment has moved out, so she has a free room now.\n#Person2#: That's great, your sister is such a good girl. Everyone likes her. I'll call her and move as soon as possible. After all, I need to sleep well at night, in order to do well in the coming exam.","summary":"#Person2# is not satisfied with the new apartment because #Person2#'s two neighbors are unbearable. So #Person1# advises #Person2# to live with #Person1#'s sister Susan. #Person2# gladly agrees.","topic":"new apartment"}
{"fname":"train_9659","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you tell me how to reach the bank please?\n#Person2#: Which bank? There are 2, the Allied Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland.\n#Person1#: I have an AIB past card and I want to get money from the bank.\n#Person2#: You need to go to the Allied Irish Bank, which is near the local shopping centre, Dunnes stores.\n#Person1#: How do I get there? I have no knowledge of this area.\n#Person2#: Cross the road and turn left at the other side, walk along the footpath until you reach the traffic lights. You will see a shopping center on the right hand side. Walk across the road and turn right after the shopping center, keep going straight for about 100 meters and the bank is on your left.\n#Person1#: It sounds a little bit difficult. How far is it from here?\n#Person2#: It's not so difficult. It's about 5 minutes walk from here. I can draw a map for you if you wish.\n#Person1#: Oh, I would really appreciate that.","summary":"#Person1# is not familiar with the area, so #Person2# shows #Person1# the way to the Allied Irish Bank. #Person2# is willing to draw a map if #Person1# wishes. #Person1# appreciates that very much.","topic":"Direction to Bank"}
{"fname":"train_9660","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Doncaster Tourist Office.\n#Person2#: Hello. I want to stay in a hotel in Doncaster.\n#Person1#: Well, we've only got 4. The Ace, the Waterhouse, the Moonlight and the Prince.\n#Person2#: How large are they?\n#Person1#: The Ace's 20 rooms. The Waterhouse has 35 rooms. Both the Moonlight and the Prince have only 8 rooms.\n#Person2#: How much do they cost?\n#Person1#: The Ace costs 6 pounds per person a night. The Waterhouse costs 32 pounds. The moonlight costs 10 pounds and the Prince costs only 8 pounds.\n#Person2#: Thank you. And what are the telephone numbers?\n#Person1#: The Ace is 25395. The Waterhouse is 60745. The Moonlight is 58968 and the Prince is 81663.\n#Person2#: Which one is closest to the city center?\n#Person1#: The Moonlight I suppose. It's a 5 minute walk.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person1# wants to book a hotel in Doncaster. #Person2# tells #Person1# about the names of 4 hotels, the number of rooms, the prices and their phone numbers.","topic":"hotel reservation"}
{"fname":"train_9661","dialogue":"#Person1#: Eric, how long will you be in China?\n#Person2#: I don't know, well my contract here is for one year and I don't know what I should do after that, maybe going around for a while.\n#Person1#: Well. Have you ever thought about learning some Chinese?\n#Person2#: Actually I am learning that now, but it's too hard for me. The four tones really drive me mad.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, all things are difficult before they are easy.\n#Person2#: You hit the nail right on the head.\n#Person1#: Well, are you interested in the language exchange program?\n#Person2#: What is it?\n#Person1#: I teach you Chinese and in exchange you teach me English.\n#Person2#: Awesome. I've been giving this a lot of thought. When can we do this?\n#Person1#: How about this Sunday?\n#Person2#: OK, cool.\n#Person1#: Good. I'll give you a call tonight and let you know the details.\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: Bye.","summary":"Eric's contract ends in one year, so #Person1# suggests Eric take the language exchange program. Eric agrees and they will meet on Sunday.","topic":"language exchange"}
{"fname":"train_9662","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to book seats for the Merchant of Venice, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course, sir.\n#Person1#: Have you got any seats downstairs, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, we have.\n#Person1#: How much are they, please?\n#Person2#: $3.75 each.\n#Person1#: Are there any seats at $2.50?\n#Person2#: Yes, there are, but upstairs. For how many?\n#Person1#: For 4, please.\n#Person2#: For which night?\n#Person1#: What about Saturday, October twenty-first?\n#Person2#: I can give you 4 seats in row 8. OK?\n#Person1#: Right. How long will the performance last?\n#Person2#: Two and a half hours.\n#Person1#: Thank you. How much is that altogether?\n#Person2#: $10 please.","summary":"#Person2# serves #Person1# to book 4 seats for the Merchant of Venice. #Person1# book 4 upstairs seats on Saturday for $10","topic":"Booking"}
{"fname":"train_9663","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you feeling well, Linda? You look very tired.\n#Person2#: No, my sister and I had a birthday party for our brother last night. I didn't get much sleep.\n#Person1#: Where did you have the party?\n#Person2#: At my uncles', and the party lasted very long. After the party, I had to type a history paper for the next morning. I was very nervous for my professor hates accepting any late papers.\n#Person1#: I don't know how you did it. If I were you, I wouldn't handle things like you.\n#Person2#: Well, I just turned in the paper and now I'm going home to bed. See you later.\n#Person1#: See you later.","summary":"Linda looks very tired because she had to type a history paper after her sister's birthday party.","topic":"Submit Paper"}
{"fname":"train_9664","dialogue":"#Person1#: I like your hat, you look like someone from France.\n#Person2#: Thank you, it's my new style.\n#Person1#: What do you think of my shoes? They were made in Germany.\n#Person2#: Very cool. So where do you get all your fashion ideas?\n#Person1#: Mostly from fashion shows and magazines.\n#Person2#: What about you?\n#Person1#: My sister is a fashion designer, sometimes she let me wear her clothes.\n#Person2#: Do you want to go to the mall with me after eating lunch?\n#Person1#: Of course. So what are you going to order?\n#Person2#: Let me see what's on the menu. Uhm, I think I'll have the Spanish style eggs. You?\n#Person1#: The French toast.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# praise each other's accessories and clothes and talk about where they get fashion ideas. They are ordering for lunch","topic":"fashion ideas"}
{"fname":"train_9665","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes.We ' re interested in seeing the rooms for rent.\n#Person1#: Oh, how nice.They ' re bright rooms and the house is very quiet.\n#Person2#: A nice quiet house is exactly what we're looking for.\n#Person1#: Well, gentleman.Each room is $ 40 a week if you think that's OK.\n#Person2#: That sounds just wonderful to us.\n#Person1#: When do you want to move in?\n#Person2#: How about this afternoon?\n#Person1#: Fine. I'll be expecting you around two.","summary":"#Person1# shows #Person2# the rooms for rent. #Person2# is satisfied and wants to move in soon.","topic":"house renting"}
{"fname":"train_9666","dialogue":"#Person1#: What about driving to Shanghai?\n#Person2#: Driving? No way, it's too far.\n#Person1#: I just thought it would be an interesting way to see lots of places. How long will it take?\n#Person2#: Too long, and you do not have much time.\n#Person1#: What a pity.","summary":"#Person1# suggests driving to Shanghai, but #Person2# disagrees.","topic":"car journey"}
{"fname":"train_9667","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Francis, how was your business trip?\n#Person2#: It was a nightmare.\n#Person1#: What ' s up?\n#Person2#: Actually, the business trip itself was very successful. We arrived on time, we had nice conversations and we settled some important issues for the next year.\n#Person1#: Sounds quite fruitful, why do you call it still a nightmare then?\n#Person2#: Well, the air line lost my luggage on the return flight and then I lost my carry on bag when I was tackling with the officers in charge. I left the airport three hours later than I expected and then I was caught in a traffic jam. When I finally got home, I was totally exhausted. But I found the elevator was out of service due to a blackout.\n#Person1#: This is really a sad story. Did they trace back your luggage?\n#Person2#: I am still waiting for their call.\n#Person1#: Take it easy, all sufferings have their reward.","summary":"Although the business conversation was successful, Francis thinks the trip was a nightmare because he was unlucky to lose his luggage on the return flight.","topic":"business trip"}
{"fname":"train_9668","dialogue":"#Person1#: have you moved into your new house yet, Michael?\n#Person2#: we just moved in yesterday, actually.\n#Person1#: so, what do you think about the place? Are you glad that you moved in?\n#Person2#: it's great! Unfortunately, we're going to spend a fortune doing everything up.\n#Person1#: how old is the house then?\n#Person2#: it's about 200 years old. It has a lot of history!\n#Person1#: sounds fascinating. Where is your new house located?\n#Person2#: it's just off of the ring road.\n#Person1#: do you have a big yard?\n#Person2#: it's bigger than our last one. I've got flowers in the front, and fruits, vegetables and a fish pond in the back.\n#Person1#: is your house well-lit?\n#Person2#: oh, yes. Our windows let plenty of natural light in. They've also got wonderful views of the park behind our house.\n#Person1#: how many rooms does your house have?\n#Person2#: right now, there are three bedrooms, two barrooms, a kitchen, a sitting room, a dining room, and a living room. We're hoping to add on a green room and a guest bedroom. In fact, when the guest room i\n#Person1#: I'd be up for that!","summary":"Michael tells #Person1# the new house they moved in. He thinks the place is great. The house has a big yard, and it's well-lit. There are many rooms in the house.","topic":"new house"}
{"fname":"train_9669","dialogue":"#Person1#: I ' m hungry, let ' s go grab a bite to eat.\n#Person2#: Yeah me too. Oh! Can we stop at the shop really fast? I lost my makeup bag at the airport and I want to pick up a few things.\n#Person1#: Will you take long?\n#Person2#: No! Five minutes I promise!\n#Person1#: Come on! We have been here for almost an hour! I thought you said you were only going to get a few things! How long does it take you to pick out a lipstick and some nail polish!\n#Person2#: Are you crazy? You have no idea what you are talking about! Just for my eyes I have to get eye-liner, an eyelash curler, eye shadow, an eyebrow pencil and mascara. Then I need to get foundation, liq\n#Person1#: Whoa whoa whoa! Are you nuts? How much is all this going to cost? I ' m looking at the price at each one of these little things and it ' s outrageous! This is basically a crayon!\n#Person2#: What about you? You spend as much or more money on your razors, after shave, cologne and gel! Not to mention how much you spend on clothes and...\n#Person1#: Fine! Get the stupid thirty dollar crayon!","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# to stop at the shop to pick up some makeup. #Person2# lists the makeup #Person2# needs, and #Person1# thinks it will cost much. #Person2# refutes that #Person1# also spends much money. #Person1# concedes at last.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9670","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. This is the Holiday Inn. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi. Is there a special rate for a group reservation?\n#Person1#: Yes. There is a 20 % to 40 % discount. It depends on the season.During the summer the discount is 20 %. During the winter it is 40 %.\n#Person2#: I need five single rooms in October. How much of a discount can I get?\n#Person1#: Our summer season ended in September. So the discount will be 40 %. That ' s a good deal. Would you prefer rooms with a front view or rear view?\n#Person2#: Front view, please.\n#Person1#: What date and time will you be checking in?\n#Person2#: October 25th around 2:00 in the afternoon.\n#Person1#: We need you to send a deposit for 1\/3 of the bill. You can send the check, or you can use the credit card.\n#Person2#: Ok. I ' ll send a check.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me your name, address and phone number, please?\n#Person2#: Sure. My name is Anderson. My address is 109 Ferguson East, Holton. And my phone number is 309 789 1267.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"The Holiday Inn assistant tells Anderson the discount for a group reservation in October is 40% and helps Anderson book five single rooms with a front view.","topic":"rooms reservation"}
{"fname":"train_9671","dialogue":"#Person1#: Want to send out for some Chinese?\n#Person2#: Some what?\n#Person1#: Some Chinese food. I'm hungry, and there's a take-out restaurant near here. We can have them deliver and then watch the news on TV while we eat.\n#Person2#: No, I'd rather go out. The Chinese food here is rather different from what I had at home. Maybe we can try some other food today... What about that all-you-can-eat place we passed the other day, the one over in the shopping center?\n#Person1#: Okay. I could go for that. It's called Al's Steakhouse. They also have great fried fish, and I love their salad bar. You can go back to refill your plate as often as you like.\n#Person2#: Is that the place that serves such large portions of meat?\n#Person1#: Yes, their steaks are enormous. Sometimes I can't finish what I've ordered.\n#Person2#: What if that happens to me? I hate to let food go to waste.\n#Person1#: Don't worry. We'll just get a doggie bag.","summary":"#Person1# suggests ordering some Chinese food, but #Person2# prefers to go out for other food. They decide to go to Al's Steakhouse, and #Person1# says they will get a doggie bag there without worrying about wasting food.","topic":"food to eat"}
{"fname":"train_9672","dialogue":"#Person1#: Valerie! Hi! Wow how are you? It ' s been such a long time!\n#Person2#: Darlene! Indeed, it ' s been a while! How have you been? Wow, you look amazing! I love what you ' Ve done with your hair!\n#Person1#: Really? Thanks! I went to that hair salon that you told me about, but enough about me! Look at you! You haven ' t aged a day since the last time I saw you! What is your secret!\n#Person2#: Ha ha, come on! Well, I ' Ve been watching what I eat, and working out three times a week. By the way, I heard your son recently graduated!\n#Person1#: Yes, my little Paul is finally a doctor. They grow up so fast you know.\n#Person2#: He is such a handsome guy. He gets his looks from his mother of course!\n#Person1#: Thank you! What about your daughter, Pamela? I heard she has passed the bar exam and married recently.\n#Person2#: Oh yes. She had a beautiful wedding in Cozumel Mexico and we all attended.\n#Person1#: Such a lovely girl. I hope my Paul is lucky enough to find a girl like that someday!\n#Person2#: But of course! Well, it ' s been great talking to you, but I have to get going.\n#Person1#: Same here! We will catch up soon, maybe over coffee!\n#Person2#: That would be great! Give me a call!\n#Person1#: See you soon! Bye! Egg... I can ' t stand that woman or her obnoxious daughter.","summary":"Darlene meets Valerie's after a long time, and they share the current situations of their kid. Darlene's son Paul becomes a doctor, and Valerie's daughter Pamela got married. However, when parting each other, Darlene says she can't stand Valerie and her obnoxious daughter.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_9673","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Good morning. I'd like to make a reservation to Guangzhou for August 2.\n#Person1#: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, sir. There is no ticket available on that day. But we have flights for Guangzhou the next day.\n#Person2#: May I inquire about the departure time?\n#Person1#: A 9:12 flight in the morning and a 14:00 flight in the afternoon.\n#Person2#: When will the plane reach for the morning flight?\n#Person1#: At 13:15.\n#Person2#: OK. I'd like to book a ticket for this one.\n#Person1#: All right, sir. Please reconfirm your ticket no later than 12 o'clock two days before the flight ; otherwise, your reservation will automatically be cancelled.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# they have no tickets to Guangzhou for August 2, but the next day. #Person2# books a ticket on that day.","topic":"ticker booking"}
{"fname":"train_9674","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Lincoln Bank. What can we do for you?\n#Person2#: Morning. I'm a new user of your credit card and I was wondering if I'm taking full advantage of it.\n#Person1#: Well, there certainly are many benefits that go along with our credit card.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. It's so much easier than cash, to be honest ; nowadays I hardly ever use cash. I just put it on the card and pay off the balance every month.\n#Person1#: You know it is not necessary to pay the balance in full every month.\n#Person2#: Really?\n#Person1#: Yes, you will see on your monthly bill and statement the amount in full but also the minimum payment.\n#Person2#: So, if for some reason I was having a bad month and spent a little too much I could just pay the minimum?\n#Person1#: Yes. As long as you keep making regular monthly payments, paying the minimum is just fine. Of course, your credit limit will be lowered accordingly.\n#Person2#: How so?\n#Person1#: For example, if your credit limit is 5, 000 RMB and you owe 1, 000 RIB, your available credit will be 4, 000 RIB. So, your credit limit drops.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. Well, I don't plan on only paying the minimum, but it's good to know that I can if I had to. Thanks for that.","summary":"#Person2# comes to Lincoln Bank and wants to know the full advantage of the credit card. #Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person2# can pay the minimum, but its credit limit will be lowered accordingly.","topic":"credit limit"}
{"fname":"train_9675","dialogue":"#Person1#: You look like a basket case.\n#Person2#: I'm not surprised.\n#Person1#: What's the problem?\n#Person2#: My brother in-law just dropped in from the states.\n#Person1#: Yeah, and?\n#Person2#: I decided to put him up while he's here, big mistake!\n#Person1#: Why?\n#Person2#: He's lazy. I tried being a good host, but if you give him an inch, he'll take a mile.\n#Person1#: I guess you think twice next time he comes.\n#Person2#: You can say that again.\n#Person1#: So how long has he here for?\n#Person2#: Two weeks. If he thinks I'll put up with his attitude that long he's got another thing coming.\n#Person1#: Well, I know you do the right thing.","summary":"#Person2# complains to #Person1# about #Person2#'s brother-in-law dropped in, and #Person2# will not put up with his attitude second.","topic":"guest issues"}
{"fname":"train_9676","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jennifer, would you like to have dinner with me?\n#Person2#: Yes. That would be nice. When do you want to go?\n#Person1#: Is today OK?\n#Person2#: Sorry, I can't go today.\n#Person1#: How about tomorrow night?\n#Person2#: Ok. What time?\n#Person1#: Is 9:00 PM all right?\n#Person2#: I think that's too late.\n#Person1#: Is 6:00 PM OK?\n#Person2#: Yes, that's good. Where would you like to go?\n#Person1#: The Italian restaurant on 5th street.\n#Person2#: Oh, I don't like that Restaurant. I don't want to go there.\n#Person1#: How about the Korean restaurant next to it?\n#Person2#: OK, I like that place.","summary":"#Person1# invites Jennifer for dinner. Jennifer agrees and they decide to eat in the Korean restaurant tomorrow night.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_9677","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall I punch out for you, Ross? I am leaving now.\n#Person2#: No, thanks. I have got to work overtime.\n#Person1#: But today is Friday. You are not going to work overtime on Friday evening, are you?\n#Person2#: Well, I am. I'll have to finish this report for next Monday's meeting. Is Tom coming to pick you up?\n#Person1#: No. We'll meet at my house. He invited my family to spend the weekend with his family at their villa.\n#Person2#: That's nice. Where is his villa?\n#Person1#: It's not his villa, but his father's. I think it's somewhere in Florida. I am not sure myself.\n#Person2#: Sometimes I envy you a lot. Tom is a good guy.\n#Person1#: Come on. You just haven't met the right person and I think that you work too much. You should learn how to entertain yourself and enjoy life.\n#Person2#: I know, but I am a work maniac.\n#Person1#: Well, suit yourself. I've got to run now.\n#Person2#: Have a nice weekend.\n#Person1#: You too. Oh, I forgot to tell you one thing. A girl called this afternoon. She said she was your ex-girlfriend. She wanted you to call her back.\n#Person2#: Did she mention anything else?\n#Person1#: No, nothing else. See you Monday.\n#Person2#: See you.","summary":"Ross tells #Person1# that he has to work overtime to finish the report. Ross says #Person1#'s boyfriend, Tom, is good and he envies #Person1#. #Person1# advises Ross to enjoy life, and he'll meet the right person.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_9678","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Black. I am the new secretary.\n#Person2#: Good morning, Miss White. You are half an hour early.\n#Person1#: I don't want to make a bad impression.\n#Person2#: Come on over. This is your desk, and this is your time card. Be sure to clock in and out before and after you work.\n#Person1#: I will.\n#Person2#: One more thing, keep your desk neat. It's the rule. There is no exception, even the art designers have to keep their desks neat.\n#Person1#: I'll keep that in mind. Does everything on the desk belong to me?\n#Person2#: Not belong. You can use them as long as you work here. When you quit, you'll have to return them to the company.\n#Person1#: What's the extension number for my phone?\n#Person2#: The operator will put all your calls through. You don't have to worry about that.\n#Person1#: Can I make personal phone calls during my office hours?\n#Person2#: Of course you can. Every one has his personal matters to deal with more or less, but don't chat over the phone. What's more, don't let it hinder your work and the company's business.\n#Person1#: I understand.\n#Person2#: When you settle down, I'll show you around and introduce you to the department managers.","summary":"Miss White is the office's new assistant, and Mr. Black explains the office rules to her. He tells Miss White to keep the desk neat, return things when quitting, and not let personal calls hinder work.","topic":"entrant"}
{"fname":"train_9679","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, ladies. I'm firing up the grill. We can eat in an hour or so.\n#Person2#: Chips, finger foods, desserts, baked beans. Where're the pork and beef strips?\n#Person1#: Yi-jun, we're in the States. Here it's all burgers, steaks, and dogs.\n#Person2#: Ah. . . hence the buns and condiments we bought. And this is Holly's potato salad.\n#Person1#: You can put stuff on the picnic table. Back to work. The grill is calling me. . .\n#Person2#: Let me know if I can help.","summary":"#Person1# is firing up the grill, and #Person1# tells Yi-jun they can eat in an hour.","topic":"picnic"}
{"fname":"train_9680","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Jim. Where are you going?\n#Person2#: To the cinema. What about coming with me?\n#Person1#: No, thanks. I'm going home. My wife's expecting me.\n#Person2#: What a pity. I believe it's a very good film.\n#Person1#: Do you go to the cinema a lot?\n#Person2#: Once a week. Most nights I sit at home and watch telly\n#Person1#: Do you know what's on tonight by any chance?\n#Person2#: No, I'm sorry I don't. I never read the papers till I get home.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. By the way, where are you going for your holidays this year?\n#Person2#: I don't know yet. My wife's going to her mother's for a couple of weeks. She likes the sea, you know.\n#Person1#: Oh, does she? That's convenient.\n#Person2#: Yes, but I want to go to the country.\n#Person1#: Don't you like the sea?\n#Person2#: Yes, very much. But I need peace and quiet when I'm on holiday. What are coughing to do?\n#Person1#: I'm going to stay at home.\n#Person2#: Aren't you going to have a holiday abroad this year?\n#Person1#: No, I want to buy a car, and that's going to take every penny I've got.","summary":"Jim invites #Person1# to the cinema, but #Person1# refuses. Then they talk about their plans for the holiday. Jim prefers to go to the country, and #Person1# is going to stay at home.","topic":"daily conversation"}
{"fname":"train_9681","dialogue":"#Person1#: How many persons are there in your family?\n#Person2#: There are three, my parents and I.\n#Person1#: Do you live together?\n#Person2#: No, I live alone in a flat near my work place.\n#Person1#: Do you often go back to see your parents.\n#Person2#: Yes, almost once a week.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are chatting about their family's background.","topic":"family background"}
{"fname":"train_9682","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't know why people are just mad about David Peckham. Is there really anything so fascinating with him?\n#Person2#: He appeals to the fans thanks to two things\n#Person1#: You mean he plays well? Yeah, he often scores by free kicks in crucial games. But a football match is by no means merely a show of taking free kicks.\n#Person2#: Certainly not. What really counts is to play as a team, passing the ball amongst each other, dodging defenders. Free kicks are a result of all the teammates'collective efforts. However, a few free kicks often make everything different, especially scoring one such goal in the nick of time.\n#Person1#: In the case, maybe facial charm should be his leading card. After all, the majority of his fans are girls.\n#Person2#: Yes, his face looks are manly, with a straight nose and infinite eyes. As a man of medium height in the West, he keeps a powerful but elegant figure, looking neither lanky nor stout.\n#Person1#: And he is English! He makes a model gentleman when he puts on a black suit and speaks with a typical British accent.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# why people mad about David Peckham. #Person2# thinks the reason isn't that he plays well, and #Person2# agrees with #Person1# that facial charm is his leading card.","topic":"football celebrity"}
{"fname":"train_9683","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, passport and arrival card please.\n#Person2#: Here you are.\n#Person1#: Where are you coming from?\n#Person2#: China.\n#Person1#: Is this your country of birth or residence.\n#Person2#: I just work there.\n#Person1#: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?\n#Person2#: I'm here on vacation.\n#Person1#: How long do you plan to stay in the United States?\n#Person2#: Almost three weeks.\n#Person1#: Sir, you didn't fill out the information on your arrival card of where you will be staying.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm sorry, but there are a couple of different places I will travel to within the United States, so I wasn't sure what to put.\n#Person1#: You must specify an address of the place where you will spend most of your time.\n#Person2#: Ok, here you are.\n#Person1#: Do you have enough means to support yourself while you are here?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have some travellers cheques and two credit cards.\n#Person1#: Very good. Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: Nope. I only have my clothes and camera!\n#Person1#: Very well sir, welcome to the United States, enjoy your visit.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# some personal information and the purpose for visiting. #Person1# requests #Person2# to fill out the arrival card, and finally, let #Person2# enter the US.","topic":"passport control"}
{"fname":"train_9684","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who wants to go first? Lily?\n#Person2#: Oh. . . I mostly just like to listen. You're the groom. Why don't you go first?\n#Person1#: OK. Put on something by the Backstreet Boys!\n#Person2#: How about As Long as You Love Me? You can pretend you're singing it to your fiancee Brooke!\n#Person1#: I'd better not. Brooke hates the Backstreet Boys!","summary":"Lily asks #Person1# to sing first. She recommends the Backstreet Boys, but #Person1# refuses.","topic":"karaoke"}
{"fname":"train_9685","dialogue":"#Person1#: What companies are stockholders in this company, do you know?\n#Person2#: Yes, the main stockholder is International Business Machines Corporation, namely, IBM for short.\n#Person1#: What section would you like to work in if you enter this company?\n#Person2#: I wish to work in the planning department.\n#Person1#: What type of work will you expect to do at first?\n#Person2#: I expect to operate computers.\n#Person1#: What are your plans for the future?\n#Person2#: I wish to move up to higher positions with acquisition of more experience in the future.\n#Person1#: How long does it take to get here from your home?\n#Person2#: It's a twenty-minute bus ride.\n#Person1#: How long do you think that we can depend on your working here?\n#Person2#: I'll work here as long as you expect me to.\n#Person1#: You are single now, but what will you do when you get married?\n#Person2#: I'Ve thought about that a lot. I know that many women take a job, planning to make a career of it, and then they change their mind. But I am hoping to make it my lifetime work. So if I get married, I will find some ways that I can continue my work.\n#Person1#: Do you think you will want to continue working here even after you'Ve had a child?\n#Person2#: I think so.\n#Person1#: What ideas do you have if we employ you?\n#Person2#: Ever since I was a young girl, I'Ve been clever with my hands. I'Ve always enjoyed doing detailed work. If I could use that ability to make your products a little better and to benefit the company, I would be happy.\n#Person1#: Do you have any particular conditions that you would like the company to take into consideration?\n#Person2#: No, nothing in particular.\n#Person1#: If you are employed by us, how are you going to do your part of the work?\n#Person2#: I'll first get further information about our goals, ways, counterparts and management, etc. . Then I'll make my plan. And then I'll go with all my effort to see it is realized.\n#Person1#: If you fail to do your work well, what are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I'll report it honestly. I'll give a correct analysis. I may quit the job - and pay compensation. But I have my way to judge whether I fail.\n#Person1#: What do you think if you do not have much spare time on this job?\n#Person2#: People are supposed to work hard within regular work time, especially when it is an important work that is highly paid for. I don't mind work over spare time if it is paid for.\n#Person1#: What are your expectations from working on this job?\n#Person2#: Getting more experience with a widely-known company like yours. Using my speciality in marketing and management. And getting advancement in salary and position. Show my enterprise, confidence and character in passing.\n#Person1#: If you were choosing a person for this job, what kind of individual would you select?\n#Person2#: I would select the individual that has the most qualifications among all the applicants. He doesn't have to be the person if we have to fill the vacancy. But he has to be the best, even if we have to pay him higher.\n#Person1#: If we do not employ you, what are you going to do?\n#Person2#: I will feel it is a pity. But I will not feel so bad. I will go for other interviews until I am employed satisfactorily. Hopefully before I find another position, you will call me back.","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# and she answers #Person1#'s questions accordingly. #Person2# tells the interviewee her expected section, plans, the time it takes from her home to the company. #Person2# also shows her determination to work for the company even if she gets married or has a child. She will fulfill her duties. She is even willing to work over spare time if the work is paid for. Besides, #Person2# also gives her opinions on the standards of a competent person for this job and the plan if she does not get employed.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_9686","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I have my hair dyed?\n#Person2#: Certainly, which color do you want to dye it?\n#Person1#: I want the latest fashion, can you make some suggestions?\n#Person2#: Right now, many girls are dyeing there hair blond.\n#Person1#: I don't think that was suit me very well, blond is kind of erratic.\n#Person2#: What do you think about pink?\n#Person1#: Oh, no. I think it's better to be a natural chinese, with natural chinese hair. Have you got good brand of hair dye?\n#Person2#: Yes, we have several brands, which one do you prefer?\n#Person1#: I want the best one.\n#Person2#: First, you need a shampoo, it makes it easier for your hair to be dyed. Let's down your hair in the water, you hair will be fairly clean that way.\n#Person1#: After this dye job, it feels I look younger.\n#Person2#: You hair is definitely fresh and shiner looking.","summary":"#Person1# refuses #Person2#'s recommendation of either dyeing the hair blood or pink. #Person1# prefers a natural Chinese and chooses the best brand of hair dye. #Person1# thinks the dying makes #Person1# look younger.","topic":"hair dye"}
{"fname":"train_9687","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your request for compensation makes me surprised. What happened?\n#Person2#: It is because of the quality.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me the particulars?\n#Person2#: I told you that we want first-class goods. So the quality, specification and price are clarified in our contract. Do you remember those details?\n#Person1#: Yes, I do.\n#Person2#: The re-examination results indicate that one-third of the goods are not up to standard.\n#Person1#: Really? We began to load the goods after we made sure they were qualified.\n#Person2#: I told you the truth. According to the contract, if you fail to honor the contract, we are entitled to cancel it.","summary":"#Person2# asks compensation from #Person2# because one-third of the goods are not up to the standards.","topic":"business talk"}
{"fname":"train_9688","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our restaurant, Chez Attitude!\n#Person2#: Our reservation is under the name of Foster at 7:00 for four people.\n#Person1#: Yes, Mr. Foster, our hostess will be with you in just a moment.\n#Person2#: We would like to begin with a cocktail while we are waiting. Would you tell the hostess to please come and let us know when our table is ready?\n#Person1#: I will let her know where you are.\n#Person2#: The patio tables look really nice. Could we be seated there, please?\n#Person1#: I could seat you right away at an outside table if you would like.\n#Person2#: Thanks! We'll sit out there then. We will just order our drinks out there.\n#Person1#: Well, can I start you off with some cocktails while you are looking over the menu?\n#Person2#: Yes, why don't you bring us a bottle of the house Chablis with four glasses to start with?\n#Person1#: I'll get on that right away!\n#Person2#: We appreciate your help.","summary":"Mr. Foster arrives at the restaurant he booked. He wants to begin with a cocktail and to be seated at the patio tables. #Person1# arranges for him.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_9689","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's holding us back on the plant expansion project? We were supposed to see the specs on that ages ago. Why haven't I heard anything about it? Did the whole project just vanish into thin air?\n#Person2#: No, sir. The plant expansion project has been delayed. There was a snag up in the fling process to get the necessary construction permits. It seems that the property we were slated to build on is also habitat for some endangered indigenous species.\n#Person1#: You're joking, right? No wonder we've been tied up with this project. I know the environmental impact statement will take forever to get approval if they've found anything endangered on the site. Are they positive there is evidence of endangered species actually living there?\n#Person2#: The environmental review board has a team on it now. Hopefully we'll know more by the end of the week.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that the plant expansion project has been delayed because the target area may be the habitat for endangered indigenous species, and they are waiting for construction permits.","topic":"plant expansion project"}
{"fname":"train_9690","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have any special interests besides your job?\n#Person2#: My chief interest is swimming and climbing with my friends.\n#Person1#: What do you think is the most important thing for you to be happy?\n#Person2#: I think that the most important thing is you can't live all by himself. It takes a lot of people working and cooperating together. The more really close friends I have, the better.\n#Person1#: There is a reason in what you say.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s chief interest. #Person2# thinks working and cooperating with friends makes #Person2# happy.","topic":"happiness"}
{"fname":"train_9691","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where can I find a spare hose for the pump?\n#Person2#: What size do you need?\n#Person1#: 25 mm diameter.\n#Person2#: They're at the back of the stores, second shelf up on the right-hand side.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Have you got any light bulbs?\n#Person2#: They're in the blue cupboard. Anything else?\n#Person1#: Oh yes, some wire cutters.\n#Person2#: I'll need to check. Sorry, we don't have any in stock. But I can order some and send through the order today. How many do you need?\n#Person1#: Just one pair.\n#Person2#: Fine. They should be here the day after tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# wants a hose, light bulbs, and wire cutters. There aren't wire cutters, so #Person2#'ll order some.","topic":"conversation in the storeroo,"}
{"fname":"train_9692","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I would like to buy two exquisite watches for me and my girlfriend.\n#Person1#: We have many pairs for couples. Look at this counter.\n#Person2#: This pair is Rolex, right?\n#Person1#: You have a very good taste, this pair is the latest product.\n#Person2#: What function does this watch have?\n#Person1#: Both of them are luminous with a time reminder function. They don't need battery, because they can absorb energy from the sun.\n#Person2#: Sounds good.\n#Person1#: In addition, they are waterproof and shockproof.\n#Person2#: How long is the guarantee?\n#Person1#: We guarantee the quality of the product for 12 months. We also provide a worldwide warranty.\n#Person2#: How much does the pair cost?\n#Person1#: 2, 200 $.\n#Person2#: It is a bit expensive. But it is worth buying one's favorite. I will take them.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1# of watches for couples. #Person2# takes a fancy to Rolex and decides to buy them after #Person1#'s introduction.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9693","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am here to sign my escrow papers.\n#Person2#: I will tell you ahead of time, that there is a lot to sign here, but I will help you every step of the way.\n#Person1#: Should I have brought anything with me?\n#Person2#: Basically, what I need from you now is your driver's license or some ID that shows your residency status.\n#Person1#: Where do I start?\n#Person2#: We will be going through these papers one by one. I will be explaining them all to you, and you can ask questions as we go.\n#Person1#: Can I make a phone call to a friend if I have a question?\n#Person2#: We do not want you to sign any documents that you do not understand. You may get assistance with any questions that you have.\n#Person1#: Will the house be mine when we finish these documents?\n#Person2#: This is the last thing you need to do, but it may take a while for the papers to be processed.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# every step of signing the escrow papers. #Person2# tells #Person1# the house will be #Person2# after taking a while for the papers to be processed.","topic":"escrow papers"}
{"fname":"train_9694","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your dog is really cute. What's his name?\n#Person2#: His name is Bingo.\n#Person1#: What kind of dog is he?\n#Person2#: We're not sure because the neighbour gave him to us after they moved away.\n#Person1#: Well, he sure likes to run around a lot. Is he well behaved?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, he is. When he was a puppy, he liked to chew my father's shoes, but he's okay now.\n#Person1#: That sounds like my cat. She likes to scratch the couch with her claws.\n#Person2#: I didn't know you had a cat. When did you get her?\n#Person1#: About a year ago actually. You've probably never seen her though.\n#Person2#: Really? Why is that?\n#Person1#: She's not a house-cat. She stays outside most of the time.\n#Person2#: Bingo could never do that. He stays in the house except when we take him to the park.","summary":"#Person2# introduces #Person2#'s dog Bingo to #Person1#. #Person1# says Bingo's behavior is like #Person1#'s cat. #Person2# is surprised that #Person1# has a cat.","topic":"keeping pets"}
{"fname":"train_9695","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do in your spare times?\n#Person2#: I have many hobbies. I like most all kind of sports, and I also like to listen to classic musics.\n#Person1#: What sports do you like best?\n#Person2#: Football. It's a very exciting game, because it keeps you alert, and I also enjoying the team spirit of football.\n#Person1#: Do you like reading books?\n#Person2#: Yes. I enjoying reading biographs, especially those of well-known statesmen, militarists, scientist and artists, I can learn a lot from their life histories.\n#Person1#: Who are you favourite authors?\n#Person2#: I like the novels of Dickens very much, I have reading almost all of them in Chinese translation, I wish i can reading them in the original.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# has many hobbies, including playing football, listening to music, and reading books. #Person2#'s favorite author is Dickens.","topic":"spare time activities"}
{"fname":"train_9696","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is there any way you can cut us a better deal on your wholesale price for this order?\n#Person2#: We did the best that we could to give you a low price. Did you get our recent estimate?\n#Person1#: Based on the estimate you gave us, by the time we figure in transportation and other expenses, our profit is short. With the offer you've given me, we're making next to nothing. Can't you do any better?\n#Person2#: I've already given you a discount of 20 % off of our normally charge. If I go any lower, we'll have loss on this project. I really want to work with you on this. But we've already gone as low as we can go.\n#Person1#: I'll be honest with you, our budgeted cost can't exceed more than $ 150 per unit. That is our bottom line. If you can meet that price, you've got the deal. Otherwise. . .\n#Person2#: I'll tell you what, I'll go over the number again with our financial team and see what I can do. I can't give you any guarantees. But we can try.","summary":"#Person1# bargains with #Person2# to lower the price. #Person2# insists it is the lowest, and #Person1# tells #Person2# their bottom line. #Person2# will go over the number again to see what #Person2# can do.","topic":"discussing the bottom line"}
{"fname":"train_9697","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you read and write English and French?\n#Person2#: No, I'm proficient in both written and spoken English, but I can only carry on a simple conversation in French.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me something about your English education?\n#Person2#: My mother is an English teacher in a college, so I began learning English when I could speak, and I took English as my minor subject at university.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# is proficient in English, but knows a little about French.","topic":"language profiency"}
{"fname":"train_9698","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: Hi, Daddy. It's me, Troy.\n#Person1#: Hi, Troy. How's your trip going?\n#Person2#: It's nice. I arrived safely.\n#Person1#: Are you all right?\n#Person2#: I'm fine. Is everything fine in the family?\n#Person1#: Yes. Everything is fine in the family. Don't worry about the family. Just enjoy your trip. How's the weather there?\n#Person2#: The weather is gorgeous here.\n#Person1#: That's good. Take good care of yourself.\n#Person2#: I will. Thank you, Dad.\n#Person1#: I love you, Troy.\n#Person2#: I love you, too, Dad. Bye.","summary":"Troy is on a trip. He calls to dad, and his dad tells him to take care of himself.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9699","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, do you have a minute?\n#Person2#: Oh, hi, Leo. Sure, what's up?\n#Person1#: Well, I'Ve been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.\n#Person2#: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.\n#Person1#: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation and marking in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. A lot people are going in and out.\n#Person2#: Has anybody spoken to him about it?\n#Person1#: No, not yet, but someone's going to have to.\n#Person2#: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?\n#Person1#: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you.\n#Person2#: How about recommending him to use the storage room down the hall?\n#Person1#: Oh, that would be too small.\n#Person2#: With the cabinets taken out, it might be bigger than it looks.\n#Person1#: Come to think of it, you may be on to something. Let's go have a look.\n#Person2#: Let's rock n'roll.","summary":"John and Leo discuss the noisy situation in the office because of Jack's students. They are going to check whether the storage room can be used for Jack.","topic":"noisy office"}
{"fname":"train_9700","dialogue":"#Person1#: Sherry, how are you doing with your thesis?\n#Person2#: Oh my thesis. That's something I definitely don't want to talk about right now. I finished my first draft some time ago. But my supervisor said I should do more research if I want to achieve the quality that he expects of me.","summary":"Sherry has finished the first draft, but it doesn't meet the supervisor's expectations.","topic":"thesis"}
{"fname":"train_9701","dialogue":"#Person1#: And when did you begin this sort of work?\n#Person2#: Let me see. Um...Yes, four years ago.\n#Person1#: And you enjoy it?\n#Person2#: Oh yes, very much. It is very tiring with long hours on the jobs, sometimes...uh...as much as 12 hours. But it's exciting to meet people from all over the world. It really is.\n#Person1#: What exactly do you do?\n#Person2#: Well, I take tourists to the famous places in the city, tell them the history of the places, and tell them why they're famous.\n#Person1#: What special qualifications are necessary for guides?\n#Person2#: Well, they have to enjoy meeting new people. And they must take special courses in the history of the city and things like that.\n#Person1#: And do they have to know a foreign language?\n#Person2#: That's a must. My company will hire only people who speak at least two foreign languages.\n#Person1#: And you? How many foreign languages do you speak?\n#Person2#: I speak three: Spanish, French and Italian.\n#Person1#: Three foreign languages? Then I can see why your work is so easy for you.","summary":"Though being a guide is very tiring, #Person2# enjoys the work because #Person2# can meet people from all over the world. #Person1# asks about the necessary qualifications to be a guide.","topic":"guide"}
{"fname":"train_9702","dialogue":"#Person1#: You know that in China all the children should go to school and must finish the primary and junior school. It's the law.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know this quite well. But still there are some children who can't go to school because of their poverty.\n#Person1#: Yes, it's a matter of money. You see, education here is not completely free for the students. If it were so it would cost the government too much money.\n#Person2#: Do all parents send their children to state schools?\n#Person1#: Yes, nearly all of them. If you are rich, you may prefer to send your children to private schools, but it takes a lot of money.","summary":"#Person1# says finishing the primary and junior school is the law in China. #Person2# says because of poverty, there're still children who can't go to school.","topic":"education system"}
{"fname":"train_9703","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, waiter, but I think there is something in my soup.\n#Person2#: What's wrong?\n#Person1#: Well, I think I saw an insect or something when I was spooning out the noodles. Could you please bring me another bowl?\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm very sorry. I'll get you another bowl.\n#Person1#: Thank you.\n#Person2#: Here you are, a fresh bowl of soup.\n#Person1#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person2#: I'm very sorry this happened. I'll tell you what: I won't charge you for the soup today.\n#Person1#: That's great. I can use a free lunch.\n#Person2#: Good. I hope you come again.\n#Person1#: I'll do that. Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# tells the waiter that there is something in #Person1#'s soup. The waiter gets #Person1# another bowl and doesn't charge for the soup.","topic":"restaurant talk"}
{"fname":"train_9704","dialogue":"#Person1#: I heard you are going out with John? \n#Person2#: Yes. To be frank, I really love him to death. \n#Person1#: You are so lucky. \n#Person2#: Why do you say that? \n#Person1#: Why? Are you kidding me? A guy like that is hard to find. Few boys are so caring, so patient, and did I mention he is hottie? \n#Person2#: You really think so? \n#Person1#: Totally. I am saying it from the bottom of my heart! And it's obvious that he's head over heels in love with you, too. \n#Person2#: I sure hope so. ","summary":"#Person2# admits loving John. #Person1# thinks #Person2# is lucky because John is nice, and loves #Person2# too.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_9705","dialogue":"#Person1#: She is really pretty, isn't she? Her skin looks so baby-smooth! \n#Person2#: Well, it's just that she put a lot of makeup on her face. Actually, natural beauty comes from within. \n#Person1#: Ah, I can smell jealousy in the air. \n#Person2#: She has nothing that deserves my jealousy. I don't have to put things on my face and I still look pretty. Don't you think so? \n#Person1#: Yeah, right. But what did you put on your face last night? Those little greenish things. \n#Person2#: They are cucumbers. They are natural skin soothers, natural healers of the skin. Haven't you heard them say on TV that. . . erh. . . they soften the skin, wipe out the roughness, counter irritation and build strength and resilience? \n#Person1#: Yeah, yeah, yeah! They wipe out tight, tired feelings and remove lines and age signs. Blah, blah. . . See, I can even recite it. \n#Person2#: That's right. You have learned a lot, haven't you? ","summary":"#Person2# disagrees with #Person1#'s opinions that the woman is pretty because she puts lots of makeup. #Person2# explains to #Person1# what she put on the face are cucumbers.","topic":"skincare"}
{"fname":"train_9706","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thomas, would you be so kind as to lay the table for me? I'm busy in the kitchen. \n#Person2#: Of course! Where are the things? \n#Person1#: They're all here. \n#Person2#: Right! I'll do it straight away. \n#Person1#: Thanks a lot. I'm most grateful. ","summary":"#Person1# asks Thomas to help lay the table.","topic":"lay the table"}
{"fname":"train_9707","dialogue":"#Person1#: Shall I call and tell your assistant that you're not going to work today?\n#Person2#: Yes, please, dear. Tell her I've got a cold and a headache, but I hope to be back in a day or 2. You'd better tell her I'm staying in bed.\n#Person1#: But you're not in bed? Do you want me to tell a lie?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's only a very little one, dear. I'm not making a false excuse. I really have a bad headache.\n#Person1#: Then put the cigarette out. It's very foolish of you to smoke when you've got a cold.\n#Person2#: Very well, dear. You're quite right.\n#Person1#: Look! Here's some hot water. Please do as I tell you now. I've put something in the water that will do you a lot of good. Put your nose over the water. That's right. Breathe in deeply.\n#Person2#: Oh, it smells nice.","summary":"#Person2# wants #Person1# to inform #Person2#'s assistant that #Person2# will not go to work today. #Person1# asks #Person2# to put the cigarette out and follow #Person1#'s instructions.","topic":"phone call"}
{"fname":"train_9708","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is it Frank? You look upset.\n#Person2#: Hi Nancy, I work very hard, I get results. I do much more than I really should and nobody notices anyway, I didn't get the promotion this time.\n#Person1#: Frank I think you need talk with the boss. At least ask for a pay rise or something.\n#Person2#: You know, I get nervous even before entering his office.\n#Person1#: There is no need to be afraid when you claim something you deserve. I know better than anyone else of how good an employee you are. If it wasn't for you getting that $2,000,000 deal last month, we would all be at home looking for new jobs now. You need to let the boss see that too.\n#Person2#: Well. I just can't.\n#Person1#: How about this? Next week I will invite all the colleagues to my birthday party. Our boss will be there, too. Maybe you can talk to him then. You know in a much easier environment.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll try.","summary":"Nancy suggests Frank talking with his boss about the promotion but Frank is afraid. Nancy advises him to talk with the boss at her birthday party.","topic":"office talk"}
{"fname":"train_9709","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you staying by yourself again this summer vacation?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. My brother and sister are staying with me right now.\n#Person1#: Really? What are they doing this summer?\n#Person2#: Well, my brother is on vacation now. He always wants to come and visit the city.\n#Person1#: What about your sister?\n#Person2#: She has a part-time job at the university.\n#Person1#: And do you have anything special to do?\n#Person2#: Nothing special. I work as a waiter in the morning and in the afternoon I read books bought from a bookstore days ago. What about you June? Are you in school this summer?\n#Person1#: Yes, I am.\n#Person2#: Oh, are you taking French in Spanish again?\n#Person1#: Well, I'm not taking them, but I'm starting Japanese.\n#Person2#: Really? That's exciting.","summary":"#Person2# tells June the things #Person2#'s brother, sister and #Person2# are doing this summer vacation. June says June starts Japanese in school this vacation.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_9710","dialogue":"#Person1#: Della, this is Johnny.\n#Person2#: Oh, hi Johnny.\n#Person1#: Hi. Hey, this Wednesday is Gerald's birthday. Tony and Amy suggested that we throw him a party. Would you like to come?\n#Person2#: This Wednesday? What kind of party?\n#Person1#: A disguise party.\n#Person2#: Sounds like fun. Where will it be held?\n#Person1#: At my place, we're going to decorate the house tomorrow afternoon.\n#Person2#: Does Gerald know about the party?\n#Person1#: No, we want to surprise him.\n#Person2#: I'd love to come, but I'm up to my ears in work. I'm not sure whether I can spare an evening.\n#Person1#: Come on Bella, I know you like Gerald, and Gerald thinks highly of you, but you've always been busy, and he's never had the chance to ask you out, you might as well give him an opportunity.\n#Person2#: So, am I the surprise of his birthday party?\n#Person1#: You could say that.\n#Person2#: Alright I'll be there, I guess I better buy him a present this evening.","summary":"Johnny calls Della and asks her to throw Gerald a surprising party with Tony and Amy. Della hesitates at first because of the work but then agrees.","topic":"birthday party"}
{"fname":"train_9711","dialogue":"#Person1#: What were you doing when I called you last night?\n#Person2#: I was watching a TV program, it was about how people use horses for various purposes.\n#Person1#: Oh, I love horses. I think they are very useful.\n#Person2#: Yeah, people use them for sports and entertainment, and horse races take place in many countries.\n#Person1#: What else can horses help people do?\n#Person2#: Yes, horses are still used in some countries to do farm work.\n#Person1#: Really? What a hard job. Well, let's go horse riding together this weekend.\n#Person2#: I'd love to, but John has invited me to his wedding.","summary":"#Person2# introduces the purposes of using horses mentioned in the TV program he watched to #Person1#.","topic":"TV program"}
{"fname":"train_9712","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's go to that Mexican restaurant where we used to eat. It has the best soup.\n#Person2#: I'd rather go to that Salvadoran restaurant. It has good soup, too, but the specialist corn pancakes with melted cheese inside.\n#Person1#: What kind of restaurant is that?\n#Person2#: It serves food that people eat in El Salvador.\n#Person1#: Where is El Salvador?\n#Person2#: It's the smallest country in Central America, south of Mexico. The food there is very tasty. Wanna try it out?\n#Person1#: Sure. Let's go.","summary":"#Person2# refuses #Person1#'s ideas of going to the Mexican restaurant and recommends the Salvadoran restaurant.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_9713","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want to go to a big university or a small one?\n#Person2#: I think I'd rather go to a small university, so the classes wouldn't be so large.\n#Person1#: Do you want to go out of the state or stay here?\n#Person2#: I want to stay in the state, so I will be close to home.\n#Person1#: It sure would be nice to be close enough to come home on weekends when you want to. How about a public or private university?\n#Person2#: Well, I like the atmosphere of a private school. The students are more serious about school and there aren't a lot of parties.\n#Person1#: Yes, but private universities are so expensive. How are you going to pay for it?\n#Person2#: I've applied for a music scholarship, and my parents will be able to help me pay for some of the expenses. What about you? What are you going to do after graduation?\n#Person1#: I'm going to study in Oregon State University.\n#Person2#: Oh, I know a lot of kids who've gone there really like it.\n#Person1#: Well, a lot of my friends are going there. And the school has a good teacher preparation program. I've always wanted to be a teacher. I'm really excited about the life at college.\n#Person2#: Well, good luck.\n#Person1#: You, too. See you later.","summary":"#Person2# wants to go to a small private university in the state. Because private universities are expensive, #Person2# has applied for a music scholarship. #Person1# is going to study at Oregon State University.","topic":"university"}
{"fname":"train_9714","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can I borrow five bucks?\n#Person2#: No!\n#Person1#: Come on! I'll pay you back on Tuesday.\n#Person2#: Last time I lent you money, you never paid me back.\n#Person1#: I promise if you lend me five dollars today, I will repay you in full next week.\n#Person2#: Ok, but I'm taking your skateboard as collateral.\n#Person1#: Fine! I can't believe you don't trust me.\n#Person2#: It's nothing personal, just business.","summary":"#Person1# wants to borrow money from #Person2#. #Person2# agrees but demands collateral.","topic":"borrow money"}
{"fname":"train_9715","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to go shopping?\n#Person2#: Just a minute. I need to make a list of thinks that we need.\n#Person1#: Good idea. Have you written down potatoes, carrots, and onions?\n#Person2#: I don ' t have onions on my list. I ' ll add them. We should get some tea. Is green tea ok or should we get the same tea that we usually get?\n#Person1#: Let ' s get both. We need some coffee too. Is that on your list?\n#Person2#: Yes, it is. Here ' s my list. Is there anything that I ' Ve forgotten?\n#Person1#: I think you ' Ve got everything. I want to got some chocolate and some cheese.\n#Person2#: What kind of cheese do you want.\n#Person1#: I ' m not sure. I ' ll decide at the cheese counter, when I can see what they have. Have we got enough money?\n#Person2#: We don ' t have enough cash, so I ' ll take my credit card and we can pay with that. Where are the car keys?\n#Person1#: I ' Ve got them there. Shall I drive?","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about what to buy and make a list before going shopping. They don't have enough cash so #Person2#'ll take #Person2#'s credit card.","topic":"make an shopping-list"}
{"fname":"train_9716","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you help me figure out what to do about the office party?\n#Person2#: I would be happy to help. What would you like me to help with, food or entertainment?\n#Person1#: I would like to help you with both.\n#Person2#: That will work out fine. To make sure everything goes together, do you think this party should be casual or dressy?\n#Person1#: A dressy party would be fun!\n#Person2#: That will work out fine. Do you think that Chinese or Continental food would be best?\n#Person1#: We should probably have both.\n#Person2#: Yes, that will work out fine. Should we hire a band or bring in a DJ?\n#Person1#: Maybe we could do both!\n#Person2#: Everything sounds great then! I'll meet you back here on Friday to discuss the details.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to help prepare their office party. They decide to have a dressy party with Chinese food, Continental food, a band, and a DJ.","topic":"ask for help"}
{"fname":"train_9717","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's especially cold when the wind is blowing.\n#Person2#: Why don't you wear a scarf?\n#Person1#: What can wearing one do for me?\n#Person2#: You're cold because the wind is blowing into your open collar. It's not because your jacket isn't thick enough.\n#Person1#: So wearing a scarf helps your body to stay warm inside your jacket.\n#Person2#: Yes. That's the secret to wearing a thin jacket.\n#Person1#: You know, sometimes I can't feel my ears and fingers.\n#Person2#: I'll lend you my gloves and earmuffs until you get your own.\n#Person1#: Thanks, Pam. You're my lifesaver.","summary":"#Person1# feels cold. Pam recommends #Person1# to wear a scarf and lends #Person1# gloves and earmuffs. #Person1# is grateful.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_9718","dialogue":"#Person1#: Cindy, how come nearly all the prime-time TV shows are comedies?\n#Person2#: That's because Americans love sitcoms.\n#Person1#: Sitcoms?\n#Person2#: Situation comedies. A sitcom is half an hour long and it airs weekly. Sitcom shows tend to be about ordinary people. If there is one thing that all the shows have in common, it is teaching wholesome values.\n#Person1#: In Taiwan, prime-time shows are an hour long and most of them aren't comedies.\n#Person2#: I think Americans would rather laugh than cry or be scared in their free time.","summary":"#Person1# finds all the American prime-time shows are comedies. Cindy thinks Americans would rather laugh than cry or be scared in their free time.","topic":"TV show discussion"}
{"fname":"train_9719","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you want your hair cut?\n#Person2#: I want it the way Peckham wears it.\n#Person1#: Who is Peckham?\n#Person2#: Are you kidding me? Even the girls know Peckham. Whatever, I have a picture of him here.\n#Person1#: You are a big fan of him! He has strong legs.\n#Person2#: Sure, he is a soccer star.\n#Person1#: Hey, wake up. It's done. How do you like it?\n#Person2#: Oh, my God. It's disaster. It makes my head look like a soccer ball.\n#Person1#: But it's the same hairstyle.\n#Person2#: It looks like the hairstyle of Kahn who stands beside him in the picture.\n#Person1#: Oh. I made a mistake. I thought the guy on the right was Peckham.\n#Person2#: He plays outside right but it doesn't mean he has to stand on the right.\n#Person1#: Sorry, but do not worry. I think I can fix it. Just cut a little more off the temple.\n#Person2#: Do it, please.","summary":"#Person2# wants a haircut like Peckham's. #Person1# mistakenly cuts it in the hairstyle of Kahn and then promises to fix it.","topic":"have a haircut"}
{"fname":"train_9720","dialogue":"#Person1#: Belinda, I'm going to a party tonight. What shall I wear?\n#Person2#: Is it formal or informal?\n#Person1#: I guess it's formal.\n#Person2#: Then, you should dress well.\n#Person1#: That's right.\n#Person2#: I think a white shirt with a blue tie looks nice on you.\n#Person1#: You are smart.\n#Person2#: Of course, the sports shoes don't go with the formal occasions.\n#Person1#: You are right. What kind of shoes should I wear?\n#Person2#: The brown leather shoes go well with your trousers.\n#Person1#: Good idea. Oh, by the way, would you please pick me up after the party, honey?\n#Person2#: It'll be too late ; you'd better take a taxi.\n#Person1#: OK.","summary":"#Person1# will go to a formal party and Belinda suggests wearing a white shirt with a blue tie and the brown leather shoes.","topic":"party dressing discussion"}
{"fname":"train_9721","dialogue":"#Person1#: Joanne, let's not make this divorce any more acrimonious than it already is, okay? Let's just get down to business and start dividing this stuff up fairly, so we can go our separate ways, alright?\n#Person2#: Fine with me. I just want to get this over with. It's important we make a clean break. I should have signed a pre-nup.\n#Person1#: What was that?\n#Person2#: Nothing! Anyway, you're right, there's no reason this has to be nasty. My lawyer tells me you'Ve accepted our alimony proposal and the division of property, as well as the custody agreement-I keep the cat and you get the dog. So that's done. . . finally.\n#Person1#: Let's not go there, Joanne! Ok, so let's start with the record collection, I'll take the albums I contributed and you can have your cheesy disco albums back.\n#Person2#: Fine, but I'm keeping the antique gramophone as my grandfather gave it to me.\n#Person1#: I believe that was a wedding present to both of us, Joanne. And you hardly ever use it!\n#Person2#: He's my grandfather, and he never really liked you anyway!\n#Person1#: Whatever! Alright, I'll concede the silly gramophone, if you'll agree that I get the silver tea set.\n#Person2#: How typical, when are you ever going to use a silver tea set? Fine! I don't want to drag this out any longer than necessary. What's next? What about these old photographs?\n#Person1#: Which ones? Let me have a look. Wow, look at that! That brings back memories. . . That?\n#Person2#: Our trip to Italy! I remember that day. We were going to visit the Trev fountain, and we got caught in the rain. . .\n#Person1#: . . . and you looked so adorable with your hair all wet. I had to take a picture of you standing there in that little alley, smiling and laughing in the rain. . .\n#Person2#: Oh, we really did have fun back then, didn't we?\n#Person1#: Oh, Joanne, are we making a big mistake? I know our relationship has been on the rocks for sometime but are you sure we can't reconcile and try again? I still love you.\n#Person2#: Oh Jeff! I love you too! I'm so glad we didn't have to decide who keeps the motorcycle.\n#Person1#: The motorcycle? But that's mine!","summary":"Jeff and Joanne are getting divorced. They argue about the division of assets, including their record collection, the antique gramophone, the silver tea set, etc. Then some old photographs bring back their shared memories and they think maybe they should get back together.","topic":"divorce"}
{"fname":"train_9722","dialogue":"#Person1#: When can we expect you and your daughter for dinner? Next Saturday?\n#Person2#: Next Saturday? I'm sorry. I'Ve promised to go to a Chinese Opera with my daughter.\n#Person1#: How about Sunday then?\n#Person2#: Yes, Sunday sounds fine. What time?\n#Person1#: Does 6 thirty suit you?\n#Person2#: It suits us fine. We'll see you then.\n#Person1#: Thanks, goodbye.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# and #Person2#'s daughter for dinner. They finally agree to have the dinner next Sunday.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_9723","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're a wonderful person, Kathleen.\n#Person2#: So are you.\n#Person1#: And I'm so honored that you would want to be with me because you would never be with anyone who wasn't truly worthy.\n#Person2#: I feel exactly the same way as you.\n#Person1#: Don't, don't, don't, don't say that. That, that makes it worse.\n#Person2#: What? You don't love me? Me, either.\n#Person1#: You don't love me?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: But we're so right for each other.\n#Person2#: I know, I know. Well, is there some, is there someone else? Oh, that woman on television, Sydney Ann.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# admire each other but don't love each other.","topic":"love story"}
{"fname":"train_9724","dialogue":"#Person1#: I don't know how John can put up with his son, who fools around without working.\n#Person2#: He's out of John's hands. Nothing he can do about such a black sheep.\n#Person1#: If I were him, I would give him a good talking-to. I would insist on his stopping fooling around like that.","summary":"#Person1# thinks John should ask his son to stop fooling around.","topic":"gossip"}
{"fname":"train_9725","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you get a nice tree?\n#Person2#: Sure did. It's a beauty. Where do you want it?\n#Person1#: Let's put it over there.\n#Person2#: Let's go to work. We want to have the tree ready to light up by evening.\n#Person1#: Let's string the lights first. Then we won't have to mess up the decorations.\n#Person2#: Hand me some globes and paper flowers, I'll put them on these top branches.\n#Person1#: There, . . . we're about done.\n#Person2#: Let's switch the lights on.\n#Person1#: OK. Here goes.\n#Person2#: Well, I guess we're all set for another merry Christmas.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# put on the lights first and decorate the Chrismas tree.","topic":"Chrismas tree preparation"}
{"fname":"train_9726","dialogue":"#Person1#: I had a terrible journey back from Bangkok last week.\n#Person2#: Really? Why? What happened?\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, the taxi that was taking me from the client's office to the airport broke down on the freeway.\n#Person2#: Oh, no.\n#Person1#: Yes, and the driver didn't speak any English or Chinese and he didn't have a phone on him-can you believe it? - and his radio didn't work. So there was no way he could get in touch with the office to get them to send another taxi.\n#Person2#: So what did you do?\n#Person1#: Well, I actually thumbed a lift.\n#Person2#: You what?\n#Person1#: Yes, I stood on the side of the freeway and stuck my thumb out, and a passing truck stopped and took me to the airport.\n#Person2#: Wow, good for you.\n#Person1#: Yes, except he drove really slowly, and I missed my flight.\n#Person2#: Oh, no!\n#Person1#: Yes, so I had to wait three hours for the next one. I didn't get home till four in the morning, and when I got home I realized I'd left my house keys in my hotel in Bangkok.\n#Person2#: You really have bad luck, don't you?\n#Person1#: Seems like it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s terrible traveling experience in Bangkok. The taxi broke down so #Person1# had to thumb a lift. But the driver drove slowly so #Person1# missed #Person1#'s flight. When #Person1# finally got back, #Person1# found #Person1# had left #Person1#'s key in Bangkok.","topic":"traveling experience discussion"}
{"fname":"train_9727","dialogue":"#Person1#: Wow! Look at all these books! I bet I can find a book about anything here!\n#Person2#: Shih!! Please keep your voice down. There are people reading and studying here.\n#Person1#: Ok, I'm sorry. Are you the librarian? Maybe you can help me, I am looking for a book.\n#Person2#: Yes I am. You can check our online catalog to search the book you want based on the genre, title or if you know the author, I can point you towards the right direction.\n#Person1#: I am looking for a book that has nursery rhymes.\n#Person2#: That would be in our children's section. That book shelf there on the right.\n#Person1#: Ok, I would like to check out these books.\n#Person2#: Do you have a library card?\n#Person1#: No. How do I get one?\n#Person2#: I just need to see your drivers license or utility bill to prove that you a resident of this state.\n#Person1#: Here you go.\n#Person2#: So you are all set. You can have these books for two weeks. If you need to have them longer, you can bring them here to renew them. If you don't, you get charged ten cents a day for each book.\n#Person1#: Ok, thanks!","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to find a book in the library. #Person1# wants to borrow some books having nursery rhymes. #Person2# asks for #Person1#'s identification and tells #Person1# #Person1# can have the books for two weeks.","topic":"borrow books"}
{"fname":"train_9728","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am not sure how to add a class.\n#Person2#: Do you have an add sheet for me to sign?\n#Person1#: I'll bring one next time.\n#Person2#: When you get the signed add slip, you must take it to the Admissions and Records Office or you will not be added. Can you find the office?\n#Person1#: I think I know where it is.\n#Person2#: Across the courtyard on the right is the office. Follow the signs to the correct line. Is that clear?\n#Person1#: Thank you for your directions. It's clear.\n#Person2#: You can't miss it. Add the class and then come back. We'll check later to make sure you are on the roll sheet.\n#Person1#: That's great. Thank you so much.\n#Person2#: Do the same thing with a drop slip if you ever need to drop a class. Good luck!","summary":"#Person1# is confused about how to add a class. #Person2# tells #Person1# to deliver the signed add slip to the Office and come back. Then #Person2# will check if #Person1# is in.","topic":"add a class"}
{"fname":"train_9729","dialogue":"#Person1#: I would like to buy some beef.\n#Person2#: What kind do you want?\n#Person1#: I need to get ground beef.\n#Person2#: How many pounds would you like me to get you?\n#Person1#: I need about four pounds.\n#Person2#: Exactly what type of ground beef do you want?\n#Person1#: Extra lean.\n#Person2#: I'll get that for you right now.\n#Person1#: I appreciate that.\n#Person2#: Don't mention it, I'll just wrap this up for you.\n#Person1#: Thanks for your help.","summary":"#Person1# buys four pounds of the extra-lean ground beef with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9730","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to get my laundry.\n#Person2#: Yes, sir. May I have your laundry ticket please?\n#Person1#: Here you are.\n#Person2#: Yes, they're ready to go.\n#Person1#: Can you sew on these buttons?\n#Person2#: No problem.\n#Person1#: How much for the shirts?\n#Person2#: 10 dollars.\n#Person1#: Here's the money, keep the change.\n#Person2#: Thank you, bye!","summary":"#Person1# gets #Person1#'s laundry and has some buttons sewed with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"laundry"}
{"fname":"train_9731","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, I set up my laundry yesterday, are they being ready?\n#Person2#: They will be ready this afternoon.\n#Person1#: Oh, no. I'm leaving for Japan at eleven this morning.\n#Person2#: Is that right? We are very sorry\n#Person1#: I thought it the same day service. Anyway, please do a hurry.\n#Person2#: I'm afraid... I am so sorry that it cannot returned by eleven o'clock.\n#Person1#: Well, then. Would you send to Japan, please?\n#Person2#: Yes, we'll do so.","summary":"#Person1#'s laundry hasn't been ready but #Person1#'s leaving for Japan. #Person2# will send them to Japan.","topic":"laundry"}
{"fname":"train_9732","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello again. Have you come to a decision?\n#Person2#: I'm still not sure about these'Visible'Certificates. What's the real difference, except the amounts available?\n#Person1#: Visible Certificates are registered and the holders of these can report any loss directly to the bank. Also, they can be cashed in advance, before the maturity is up.\n#Person2#: Right. How about the Bearer Certificates? Can they be cashed before the maturity date?\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, not. You see, because they are not registered, they can be bought and sold by anyone. They also can be cashed on maturity in any nationwide financial institution.\n#Person2#: So, if I was strapped for cash, I could transfer it to get some money?\n#Person1#: Technically, yes.\n#Person2#: OK, I think I've got it.","summary":"#Person1# explains the differences between Visible Certificates and Bearer Certificates to #Person2#. The former is registered and the latter isn't. They can both be cashed.","topic":"ask for information"}
{"fname":"train_9733","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you mind if I smoke here?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I'd prefer you didn't. The AC ( air-conditioning ) is also on.\n#Person1#: Can I just turn off the AC for now and open the window and smoke indoors?\n#Person2#: That's not a very good idea. It's quite hot outside. Why don't you smoke outside?\n#Person1#: It's very hot and that's why I'd like to smoke inside.\n#Person2#: Though the AC has the air-purifying function. I'd still rather have fresh air than smoke. Are you okay with that?\n#Person1#: Oh, no problem.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# if #Person1# can smoke here. #Person2# insists that #Person1# should not.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9734","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Can I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm here to apply for the job of director that your company posted yesterday. Is it still available?\n#Person1#: Yes. We'll close this position posting at the end of this month.\n#Person2#: Great. Where can I get an application form?\n#Person1#: Go to the Human Resource Office, please. You can get it there.\n#Person2#: Where is the Human Resource Office?\n#Person1#: It's on the first floor, Room 120.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: Good luck.\n#Person2#: I need it. Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# comes to apply for a job. #Person1# tells #Person2# to get an application form from Room 120.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_9735","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to IBA. What can we do for you today?\n#Person2#: Hello. I'm a Financial Manager in a local company and we'd like to open a Foreign Currency Account with you.\n#Person1#: I see. That shouldn't be a problem, Sir. Which currency would you require?\n#Person2#: We have recently started doing a lot of business with British companies, so we'd like to open a GBP account. How should we go about this?\n#Person1#: The first step is to fill in the Account Opening Application and the accompanying Seal Card, stamped with your company's seal. I mean, the business seal and the corporate seal. We also need your Business Licence and the Enterprise Standard Code Certificate. Then we can go on to the next step.\n#Person2#: That's great. Let's begin as soon as possible.","summary":"#Person2# wants to open a GBP account. #Person1# introduces the procedure and the documents required. #Person2# wants to begin as soon as possible.","topic":"open an account"}
{"fname":"train_9736","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. What can I get for you?\n#Person2#: I'd like a half a pound of ground beef, please.\n#Person1#: Good choice! Our ground beef is extra lean, if you know what I mean.\n#Person2#: Could I also have half a dozen pork chops and two pounds of boneless chicken breasts?\n#Person1#: No, no no no chicken breasts at the moment, but we have some nice chicken thighs.\n#Person2#: No, that won't do. I'll take this smoked ham you have here.\n#Person1#: Okay, is there anything else?\n#Person2#: Is this salami and bologna you have here?\n#Person1#: Yes! It's very fine meat! Made it myself. . .\n#Person2#: Sounds good. Okay, that's it.\n#Person1#: Wait! We have T-bone, RMB eye, and sirloin steaks. They are very fresh! Just came from the slaughter house. . .\n#Person2#: Mmm. . . No that's okay, really. I think that's all for today.\n#Person1#: Okay. That will be thirty-four dollars and fifty cents.","summary":"#Person2# purchases some ground beef, pork chops, smoked ham, salami, and bologna with #Person1#'s assistance. #Person1# recommends more but #Person2# refuses.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9737","dialogue":"#Person1#: Where do you want to go this weekend?\n#Person2#: Let's go to the lake and camp on the south side.\n#Person1#: Do you want to take the jet ski?\n#Person2#: Let's just rent one this time. The AC is broken in the truck, remember?\n#Person1#: Oh, that's right. Renting is good!\n#Person2#: Should we call the Olsen's and ask them if they want to join us?\n#Person1#: Okay, you call them.\n#Person2#: Then you go out to the garage and check out the camping gear.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about going camping this weekend and want to invite the Olsen's.","topic":"weekend plan"}
{"fname":"train_9738","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor, my child is nine years old, and I recently found that he was constantly telling lies about how he is doing at school.\n#Person2#: Is he doing very well at school?\n#Person1#: He is doing OK, but he pretends he is doing much better by telling lies.\n#Person2#: What's his problem?\n#Person1#: This may be complicated. But I think he may need to build up his self-esteem.\n#Person2#: How can his he do that?\n#Person1#: There are a lot of ways to help a kid build up self-esteem, but to begin with, you can try and give him more rewards. Rewards will help a chil improve his self-esteem.","summary":"#Person1# consults #Person2# about #Person1#'s son's habit of telling lies. #Person1# thinks he should build up his self-esteem and rewards might help.","topic":"consult a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_9739","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your name is Sanjay Kumar, is that correct?\n#Person2#: Yes, madam.\n#Person1#: You claim you are traveling on a scholarship from Delhi University.\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: Now it seems that a hand gun was found in your luggage. Do you admit that?\n#Person2#: Yes, but...\n#Person1#: According to the statement you made, you had never seen the hand gun before it was found in your bag. Do you still maintain that?\n#Person2#: But it's true. I swear it.\n#Person1#: Mmm, you do realize Mr. Kumar that to bring a hand gun into Hong Kong without proper authorization is a serious offense.\n#Person2#: But I didn't bring it. I ... I mean I didn't know anything about it. It wasn't there when I left Delhi. My bags were searched. It was part of the airport security check.\n#Person1#: Maybe so, but someone managed to get that hand gun onto the aircraft or it couldn't have been there.\n#Person2#: Someone but not me.\n#Person1#: Tell me, where was your personal bag during the flight?\n#Person2#: I had it down by my feet between me and the man in the next seat. He was the only person who could have opened my bag while I was asleep. It must have been him.\n#Person1#: I see. Have you any idea who this man was?\n#Person2#: He told me his name, Alfred Foster. He was very friendly, after I woke up that is. He hadn't spoken before.\n#Person1#: Alfred Foster, we can check that on the passenger list.\n#Person2#: He said he had a car coming to meet him. He offered me a lift.\n#Person1#: Oh, Why should he do that?\n#Person2#: So he can get his handgun back, that's why. Please find him, Madam.","summary":"#Person1# interrogates Mr. Kumar because a handgun was found in his luggage. Mr. Kumar claims he didn't bring it and it must have been the man in the next seat during the flight.","topic":"security interrogation"}
{"fname":"train_9740","dialogue":"#Person1#: Let's hear about Mr. Brown's comment to the movie.\n#Person2#: Hello, everyone. I thought Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth was on the whole a good film. It is an excellent film for teachers to show their classes to explain global warming. It explains the facts very well, explains away the objections that people have been hearing about from the media, and is also pretty funny at times. The film basically consists of a tour of Al Gore's climate change speeches around the world. It starts off with a few diagrams that many of you have probably seen already. This film is really for the general public who do not know all of this, and it is also for those who might have heard something about global warming here and there but want to see exactly how all of the facts fit together. I think it is a good film, but it is not perfect. The problems come in the short but noticeable periods when the film tries to be a biography of Al Gore at the same time. I was watching this to find out about global warming, not to find out what Al Gore thought about losing his election. I imagine that these are the bits that teachers' will have to skip when they show this to their classes, since they don't really add anything to the film. I would have respected Al Gore a bit more if he hadn't tried to make this a film about himself as well.","summary":"Mr. Brown is asked by #Person1# to comment on the movie Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. He thinks it's an excellent film for teachers to show their classes to explain global warming, but it's not perfect because it tries to be a biography of Al Gore at the same time.","topic":"movie review"}
{"fname":"train_9741","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Do you have any keys or money in your pockets?\n#Person2#: No. No. I think I've taken everything out.\n#Person1#: Okay. Go ahead and walk through the body scanner.\n#Person2#: Will I feel anything?\n#Person1#: No sir. Just walk through and keep your hands in the air.\n#Person2#: Okay, huh? [ Security alarm goes off ... ]\n#Person1#: We need to do some additional screening. Sorry, sir. Please come this way. [What? Did I ... Did you find something?] Relax sir. Okay? I'm going to open your carry-on bag. As I'm going through it, please do not try to touch it. [Okay.] Let's see now. Hmmm. First of all, sir, you can't take any liquids like this bottled water past this point.\n#Person2#: Ah. Well, I really can't drink any other kind of water. Sierra Springs is the only bottled water I drink.\n#Person1#: Sorry sir. [Ah ... ] And, sir. What's this? [What?] No, sir, you cannot bring a lighter on the plane.\n#Person2#: But I don't smoke. I mean ... [You STILL can't bring it on the plane.] But I have it just in case of emergencies. You know, as an emergency fire starter in case the plane crashes into a dark forest.\n#Person1#: Sir. You'll have to leave that here. What's this?\n#Person2#: Well ...Oh. That's my pocket knife.\n#Person1#: A pocket knife? It's almost a foot long!\n#Person2#: Well, it's a special knife given to me by my grandfather, but I only use it to peel apples and fruit. You know ... Things like that.\n#Person1#: Sir. I'm sorry, but you can't take that on the plane. In fact, do you have any other prohibited items in your bag? [Well, I don't ...] I mean, didn't you read the sign back there explaining all of the items that were not allowed on board?\n#Person2#: Well, I started to read it, and I then got a little distracted.\n#Person1#: A little? Sir. How many times have you flown on an airplane?\n#Person2#: Uh, it has been a while. I think the last time I traveled by plane was about, uh, 1960 ...\n#Person1#: Sir. Why don't you come with me? [WHAT?] I think my supervisor would like to ask you a few questions.\n#Person2#: Oh, no!","summary":"#Person1# gives #Person2# a security check in the airport and finds many prohibited items in his bag. #Person1# feels astonished at #Person2#'s ignorance of security and will bring him to #Person1#'s supervisor.","topic":"security check"}
{"fname":"train_9742","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're not looking too good. Are you sure you are all right?\n#Person2#: It was a long flight. I'll be fine after a good night's sleep.\n#Person1#: You look very pale.\n#Person2#: These long flights are just so boring, and you just have to sit there in your seat without moving and you know I like to get as much exercise as possible. I'm sure I'll be back to normal tomorrow.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is tired due to a long flight.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_9743","dialogue":"#Person1#: David, what do you like to do in your spare time?\n#Person2#: I like to play sports.\n#Person1#: Which sport do you play the most -- volleyball, basketball, baseball, or football?\n#Person2#: The last one. When I was in high school, I was a forward.\n#Person1#: You're more active than I am. I like reading, photography, and computers.\n#Person2#: I don't know much about computers. I don't have a computer.\n#Person1#: Really? But you can't get on the Internet without that!\n#Person2#: That's right. I use the library's computers when I read my e-mail.\n#Person1#: Well, I know what you need for your birthday!","summary":"David and #Person1# talk about their hobbies and #Person1# is surprised that David doesn't have a computer.","topic":"spare time activities"}
{"fname":"train_9744","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you know James? He's in your class.\n#Person2#: Certainly, in fact he was the first person I got to know in my class. Istill remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day ofschool.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# about the first time #Person2# met James.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9745","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Miller, you were late for work, weren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'm very sorry.\n#Person1#: Why did you get here so late?\n#Person2#: I watched TV till very late last night.\n#Person1#: What was on?\n#Person2#: It was an exc iting football match. France against Germany. When the France were about to win... So, I got up late and didn't have breakfast and left home in a hurry.\n#Person1#: Did you catch the train?\n#Person2#: No, I called for a taxi. There were a lot of cars and buses on the highway. Unfortunately an accident happened. Then, there was a traffic jam. I was very anxious...\n#Person1#: What happened after that?\n#Person2#: The police came and solved the problem. I waited for a long time. When I got to the office, it was already 10 o'clock.\n#Person1#: I hope that you won't be late again. Otherwise I will fire you.\n#Person2#: Sure, I'll never be late again.","summary":"#Person2# is late and explains that #Person2# stayed up late to watch a game and thus got up late. Also, there was an accident on #Person2#'s way to work. #Person1# warns #Person2# not to be late again.","topic":"late for work"}
{"fname":"train_9746","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear the guy who is going to deliver the lecture this weekend spend a year living in the rainforest.\n#Person2#: Great. I'm doing a report on the rainforest. Maybe I can get some new information to add to it.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the lecturer lived in the rainforest for a year.","topic":"social casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9747","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Robert, what happened to your face? It looks swollen.\n#Person2#: I have to go and get my teeth filled.\n#Person1#: Did it hurt?\n#Person2#: I don't even want to talk about it. It killed me!\n#Person1#: Well, I guess you've learned a good lesson, huh! You have to take good care of your teeth.\n#Person2#: No kidding. I can't stand the pain, but the bill is too large!\n#Person1#: Don't you have a dental insurance?\n#Person2#: I do. but it doesn't cover everything.","summary":"Robert's teeth need filling. Robert tells #Person1# he can't stand the pain and the bill is large.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9748","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what do you think of my new dress? \n#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. \n#Person1#: Um, ninety-five dollars? \n#Person2#: Yes, that's the price they were advertising it at. I was hoping it might go on sale soon. Why, how much did you pay for it? \n#Person1#: I bought it for one hundred and forty-five dollars at Helen's Boutique. I didn't know I could get it cheaper somewhere else. \n#Person2#: Of course! Everything at Helen's is overpriced, and they sell things that you can find at almost every other clothing store! Why didn't you shop around? \n#Person1#: I don't know, I just saw the dress and thought about how pretty it looks and how much I wanted it. I guess I was too impulsive. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for #Person2#'s opinion about her dress. #Person2# thinks it's great but also tells #Person1# some other stores sell the dress at a lower price. #Person1# feels regretful.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_9749","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Ray, what are you doing right now? \n#Person2#: Not much. Joann. Do you want to hang out? \n#Person1#: Yes, I do. I'm at home myself right now with nothing much to do. \n#Person2#: Me, too. What would you like to do? \n#Person1#: Well, we could go to a movie. Have you see Shrek 2? \n#Person2#: I have, actually. How about the movie, Million Dollar Baby with Clint Eastwood? \n#Person1#: Hmm... I've seen that, too. We could go for a walk in the park. \n#Person2#: We could, but it looks like it's going to rain soon. \n#Person1#: I guess that's out. Why don't we go shopping? \n#Person2#: I'd really rather not. I'll be too tempted to buy something that I can't afford! \n#Person1#: Ok. I guess we'd be not do that, either, then. What do you want to do? \n#Person2#: I don't know. Do you want to go bowling at the new bowling alley on 1st street? \n#Person1#: I would like to, but I injured my wrist last weekend. \n#Person2#: Let's see. Do you want to go to a bar and sing some karaoke? \n#Person1#: That sounds interesting, but I can't drink alcohol with the medicine I'm taking. \n#Person2#: Doesn't sound like that's be fun, then. Do you want to come here? \n#Person1#: I don't have a car. \n#Person2#: Goodness, we're not having much luck here, are we? \n#Person1#: No. do you have a car? \n#Person2#: No, but I could take the bus. \n#Person1#: Oh, good. Why don't you take the bus to mine and we could play Mah Jiang? \n#Person2#: That sounds great! Have you eaten? \n#Person1#: Not yet. I'll cook dinner and have it ready by the time you get here. \n#Person2#: Perfect. Are you prepared to give me all your money? \n#Person1#: Huh? We are going to play for money, aren't we? \n#Person2#: Oh, right. I suppose so. As long as you promise to lose! \n#Person1#: Hey... . as long as I'm not alone on a Saturday night, I don't really care what I do! \n#Person2#: See you soon. \n#Person1#: Bye! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# feel bored, so they talk about a great number of activities to kill time. They think about watching movies, walking, going shopping, going bowling, and so on, but they can't reach a consensus. They finally decide to have dinner at #Person1#'s house and play Mah Jiang.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9750","dialogue":"#Person1#: Your garden is looking beautiful this summer. The flowers are really colorful. \n#Person2#: Thank you. I have roses, tulips, and daffodils. Do you like the rockery with the smaller flowers? \n#Person1#: Yes, I do. Those are violets, aren't they? \n#Person2#: Yes, they are. This afternoon, I'm going to prune the hedge. \n#Person1#: The lower branches on that tree are hanging very low. Would you like me to cut them off for you? \n#Person2#: Thank you! That would be very kind of you. I have a saw in the garden shed. \n#Person1#: When the lower branches are removed, you'll be able to sit under the tree. \n#Person2#: Tomorrow, I'll cut the grass. Then the garden will lock perfect. \n#Person1#: Just make sure children don't play in the flower beds and destroy the flowers. ","summary":"#Person1# admires #Person2#'s garden and offers to cut branches. #Person2# is grateful and will prune the hedge and cut the grass.","topic":"tend a garden"}
{"fname":"train_9751","dialogue":"#Person1#: Barbara! They've been caught! \n#Person2#: No! Wonderful! \n#Person1#: Apparently, it was a couple of young thugs. Believe it or not, they both come from rich families. So the police said. \n#Person3#: Well, I'm glad you'll recover your things. \n#Person1#: The only snag is that the silver's been lost. \n#Person2#: How'd you mean? \n#Person1#: Apparently they crashed into the side of a bridge. The car turned over on its side and all the silver fell into the river. They doubt if it can be recovered. \n#Person2#: Oh, no! \n#Person3#: I am sorry! \n#Person2#: Well, I can only hope that they get a stiff sentence. \n#Person1#: Young good-for-nothings! \n#Person2#: When they find themselves in prison for years and years they'll regret it! \n#Person1#: They've wrecked my car too! ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# the young thugs stealing #Person1#'s property have been caught. #Person1# can recover almost everything except the silver and the wrecked car. They express their hatred towards the criminals.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_9752","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, can I help you? \n#Person2#: No, thanks. I'm just looking. \n#Person1#: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Greg. \n#Person2#: Sure, I'll let you know if I need anything. Hm, this mattress is very firm. Jack will probably like it. \n#Person1#: Did you find something you like? \n#Person2#: Yes, this mattress is very good. It's pretty firm. The mattress I'm now sleeping on is saggy. \n#Person1#: You are right. This is very good brand. It doesn't sag easily and we offer a lifetime warranty, so you don't have to worry about its quality. \n#Person2#: Does it come with a frame? \n#Person1#: Unfortunately, it doesn't. However we can give you a 10% discount on the frame. We also offer a very good financing plan. There is no payment no interest until next June. \n#Person2#: That's an attractive plan. I'll think about it. ","summary":"#Person2# finds a satisfying mattress at the shop but it doesn't have a frame. Greg says he can offer a discount and a good paying plan. #Person2# will think about it.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9753","dialogue":"#Person1#: So, Jack, do you believe in ghosts? \n#Person2#: No, not really. Why do you ask? \n#Person1#: Because I want to tell you about the time that I saw a ghost. \n#Person2#: You saw a ghost? When? \n#Person1#: It was many years ago, when I was a little child. It was the middle of the night, and I went to get a drink of water from the kitchen. I walked out of my room and was at the top of the stairs, when... \n#Person2#: So that's where you saw the ghost? In your house? What did it look like? Was it hideous? \n#Person1#: It was a big, green thing that looked like a person. It was in the kitchen, and it slowly moved towards the stairs... \n#Person2#: So what did you do? \n#Person1#: I hid so that it couldn't see me. Slowly it got closer and closer, until ... ... \n#Person2#: Until what? What happened? Did you see it clearly? Did it attack you? \n#Person1#: It moved slowly up the stairs, step by step, and I could hear its approaching footsteps. When it finally got to the top of the stairs, I realized that it was my father in his green pajamas. He had gone to get a late night snack. ","summary":"#Person1# tells Jack about the time that #Person1# saw a ghost. #Person1# thought it was a ghost but it turned out to be #Person1#'s dad in green pajamas.","topic":"ghost discussion"}
{"fname":"train_9754","dialogue":"#Person1#: May, is the university a terrible place? \n#Person2#: Surely not. Life in the university is fun. Why did you ask? \n#Person1#: Because you study day in and day out for the entrance exam. So I figure you would study even harder after you've got in. \n#Person2#: Studying in the university is not easy, but it's not as arduous as you think. \n#Person1#: How do you know that? You haven't got in yet. \n#Person2#: Of course I know. I once attended Lisa's class, sitting quietly at the back of the classroom. \n#Person1#: Oh, really? Were you not caught? \n#Person2#: Of course not. You are allowed to attend any lecture, only if there are empty seats for you and you don't disturb the class. In universities, you study in a free and creative environment. \n#Person1#: What do you want to study in the university? Have you thought about it? \n#Person2#: This question has really been bothering me. I like Chinese literature, you know. But economics is really hot now, and it has a very good career prospect. \n#Person1#: I will choose what I like. You don't know what a torture it is for me to study English, because I don't like English. \n#Person2#: Though I like Chinese literature very much, I'm also interested in economics. It's a tough choice to make. \n#Person1#: You can decide later. You will have choices before you submit your university application form. \n#Person2#: Right. I have lots of time to think carefully before I make my final decision. ","summary":"May tells #Person1# universities have free and creative learning environments. May likes Chinese literature but she's also interested in economics. #Person1# encourages her to choose what she likes and comforts her there is enough time to make a decision.","topic":"university study discussion"}
{"fname":"train_9755","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think the bad weather will last long? \n#Person2#: I don't think so. It changes so quickly this time. \n#Person1#: I hope so. We have planed to visit the square but we have to cancel it. \n#Person2#: I think you can go to visit the museum. It's worth seeing. You can go to the square some other time. \n#Person1#: Good idea. Thanks a billion. ","summary":"#Person1# cannot visit the square due to the bad weather. #Person2# suggests #Person1# visit the museum.","topic":"change plans"}
{"fname":"train_9756","dialogue":"#Person1#: You only have an hour for lunch?\n#Person2#: No, now I only have 45 minutes.\n#Person1#: That's not enough. Where are we going?\n#Person2#: We can go to a place near the mall.\n#Person1#: Oh, alright, let's go across the street. We can eat at Tony's Italian restaurant. I love their pizza.\n#Person2#: I love their food, too. But they are really slow. Last week I waited 30 minutes for my food.\n#Person1#: OK. Let's have sushi at Dave's. We can be in and out in 20 minutes.\n#Person2#: Today is Thursday, Dave's isn't open.\n#Person1#: Oh, right. Then, let's go to the Jungle Cafe. We can be there in 60 seconds.\n#Person2#: Great idea.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about where to have lunch. #Person2# only has 45 minutes and they decide to the Jungle Cafe.","topic":"daily casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9757","dialogue":"#Person1#: Adam, I called your home this morning but I couldn't get through. Was there anything wrong with your phone?\n#Person2#: I was at an art exhibition. I had it turned off before I entered the exhibition hall.\n#Person1#: What did you see at the exhibition?\n#Person2#: It was about ancient Greek art. You know, I love such exhibitions. Do you love going to exhibitions?\n#Person1#: Certainly, but I prefer those about famous people. What else do you like doing besides going to exhibitions? Do you often go to concerts?\n#Person2#: No, though I love music, I can't afford to go to concerts. What about you?\n#Person1#: I love going to pop concerts. I went to Tylor Swift concert earlier this month.\n#Person2#: How did you like it?\n#Person1#: It couldn't be better. I have never been let down by her live performances.","summary":"Adam didn't answer #Person1#'s call this morning because he was at an art exhibition. Adam loves exhibitions, while #Person1# loves going to pop concerts.","topic":"hobby"}
{"fname":"train_9758","dialogue":"#Person1#: Doctor Wilson, can I talk to you for a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure, Fred. What is it?\n#Person1#: I'm worried about my grade in your English Class. I really want an A. But my job has kept me busy.\n#Person2#: I see. Well, it might be hard for you to get an A. So far, you have a B average. You will need a 97 or 98 on your final exam to get an A. Do you think you can get that high score?\n#Person1#: Probably not. That's why I would like to ask if I can do an extra exercise or to do something else to bring my average up.\n#Person2#: Well, I usually don't do that kind of thing. I'll have to think about it.\n#Person1#: The problem is that I have to get a B average to keep my scholarship. I probably get an A in history and a B in math, but I'll get a C in chemistry and French.\n#Person2#: That's a problem, isn't it? You'll have to get an A in English to get up a B average.\n#Person1#: Yes, but things don't look very good for me right now.\n#Person2#: Hum, maybe I'll give everybody a chance to write a paper for extra credits. Then you'll have a good chance to get an A.\n#Person1#: That will be great. Thank you very much.","summary":"Fred comes to Doctor Wilson to see if Fred can do something to make up for his grade. Doctor Wilson is hesitant at first but then agrees to give everybody a chance to write a paper for extra credits.","topic":"social talk"}
{"fname":"train_9759","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Ingrid. What are you trying to do here? All these advertisements in papers. My goodness, you're not looking very happy, are you?\n#Person2#: My parents want me to study in England. They threw all these to me and asked me to find out about schools in England.\n#Person1#: Hang on, I'll switch on your reading lamp. It's so dark here.\n#Person2#: I can hardly understand these advertisements, and I don't know what to do.\n#Person1#: Do you really want to study in England?\n#Person2#: Well, my parents want me to. How can I know which school is better?\n#Person1#: The kettle is boiling. Why don't we make some coffee? And then we can look at the papers together. OK, just a minute. Would you like some sugar?","summary":"Ingrid tells #Person1# she is pushed by her parents to find a school in England. #Person1# offers to help.","topic":"daily talk"}
{"fname":"train_9760","dialogue":"#Person1#: Kathy, you look worried, why?\n#Person2#: According to the screen, our flight to Sydney has been delayed by 3 hours. So now we won't be boarding the plane until 2:00 PM. But we have a meeting at night.\n#Person1#: That shouldn't be a problem. The meeting with our customers isn't until 8:00 o'clock. Unfortunately, we won't have time to take a tour of the city as we planned. I have been looking forward to it for a long time.\n#Person2#: What a pity! However, we can look around next time.","summary":"Kathy is worried due to the delayed flight. #Person1# comforts her that they won't be late for the meeting. But they won't have time for sightseeing.","topic":"delayed flight"}
{"fname":"train_9761","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello this is American Amazon.\n#Person2#: Hi there, I ordered some products from your website a week ago, but they haven't arrived yet although you had told me that you would ship them in one or two days after I placed my order.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry sir, could you please give me a second sir, to track down your order. Yes, here it is. The products were shipped on September nineteenth. That's a day after you place your order. The shipping number is 3356 and the delivery company is BLC.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll try contacting them to find out what's taking them so long to deliver the package. Thanks a lot.\n#Person1#: You're welcome, it's my pleasure, Sir. If you have any further questions, please call me again.","summary":"#Person2# phones to inquire about the delivery of #Person2#'s order. #Person1# answers the phone and tracks down #Person2#'s order.","topic":"track down packages"}
{"fname":"train_9762","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today, I'd like to find out what people are doing to keep healthy. Excuse me, you look so good. What do you do to keep in shape?\n#Person2#: Nothing special. I ride my bike to work every day except when it rains. I love to eat out, so I eat whenever I want. I just try not to eat after 9 at night.\n#Person1#: Really? How long does it take you to go to work by bike?\n#Person2#: About 45 minutes.\n#Person1#: Do you do any other sports after work?\n#Person2#: No, I usually go home to have dinner.\n#Person1#: I see, thank you. Let me ask someone else. Excuse me... ","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# about how to keep in shape. #Person2# says #Person2# goes to work by bike and avoids eating after 9 pm.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_9763","dialogue":"#Person1#: Here's a model of our latest design. What do you think of it?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not too happy about it.\n#Person1#: What's wrong with it?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm afraid it's not at all what I wanted. You haven't really followed my instructions.It ' ll have to be done again.\n#Person1#: Oh, dear!","summary":"#Person2# is unsatisfied with #Person1#'s design and asks #Person1# to do it again.","topic":"Model design"}
{"fname":"train_9764","dialogue":"#Person1#: It's so boring.\n#Person2#: Don't you like it?\n#Person1#: I don't. Is there anything worth watching on the other channel?\n#Person2#: I think it's a basketball match on channel 5.\n#Person1#: Do you mind if we switch over?\n#Person2#: Well, I'd rather see a movie.\n#Person1#: What's the movie?\n#Person2#: ' Star war '.\n#Person1#: It must be interesting.\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right.","summary":"#Person1# wants to switch over to see the movie, 'Star war'. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"Watching TV"}
{"fname":"train_9765","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have difficulty with this form. Will you please explain it to me?\n#Person2#: Actually there is a sample over there. But if you still have a problem, let me know.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's great. Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# there is a sample for the form.","topic":"Help with form"}
{"fname":"train_9766","dialogue":"#Person1#: John, it ' s time to get up.\n#Person2#: It can ' t be time to get up yet.\n#Person1#: It is. Hurry up! You ' ll be late for school.\n#Person2#: What ' s the time?\n#Person1#: It ' s nearly half past seven.\n#Person2#: My watch says ten past.\n#Person1#: It ' s slow. Hurry up! The bus goes at twenty to eight.\n#Person2#: Are you sure half past seven?\n#Person1#: Positive. I ' ll put the radio on.\n#Person2#: It ' s only seven o ' clock. Your watch is fast.\n#Person1#: No, it isn ' t. It ' s stopped. I forgot to wind it up last night.\n#Person2#: I could have stayed in bed for another half hour.","summary":"#Person1# asks John to get up otherwise he'll be late for school. It turns out that #Person1#'s watch is stopped and it's still early.","topic":"Time"}
{"fname":"train_9767","dialogue":"#Person1#: I didn ' t receive an unemployment check this week and need to know why.\n#Person2#: Did you mail us your last Continued Claim Form?\n#Person1#: I am afraid that I forgot to send it in.\n#Person2#: We cannot pay you unless you turn that form in every two weeks.\n#Person1#: Is it too late to mail the Continued Claim Form in now?\n#Person2#: It can ' t be more than fourteen days late for us to accept it.\n#Person1#: I will mail it in a little early next time to avoid this problem.\n#Person2#: You can ' t possibly know in advance how much you will be working. If you mail it in too soon, we will reject it!\n#Person1#: Will my paycheck arrive late because I messed up on my form?\n#Person2#: Your check will be arriving late, but the next one will come right on time.","summary":"#Person1# forgot to send in #Person1#'s last Continued Claim Form so #Person1# didn't receive an unemployment check this week. #Person1#'s check will be arriving late, but the next one will come right on time.","topic":"Unemployment check"}
{"fname":"train_9768","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you set your clock forward for daylight savings time?\n#Person2#: What? Why do we have to do that?\n#Person1#: Well, at the start of the spring we usually have more daylight in the mornings and less in the afternoon. This is basically due to our position on the planet and the rotation of the earth. In any case, to take better advantage of the daylight available, we compensate by moving our clocks forward one hour.\n#Person2#: I see. That ' s convenient! I never understood things like this, such as GMT. I never know what time zone we are in or when to change my clock!\n#Person1#: That just stands for Greenwich Mean Time. Here in California, we are in Pacific Standard Time, that is eight time zones west of Greenwich. Remember when we were in Beijing? Well, then we were in China Standard Time, and that ' s eight time zones east of Greenwich!\n#Person2#: That ' s why it was so weird traveling from Beijing to LA! Because of the huge time difference, even though we left Beijing at noon and flew for more than eight hours, we still arrived in LA the same day at noon! It ' s like we went back in time!","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# to set the clock forward which is a convention to take better advantage of the daylight due to their position on the earth. #Person1# also helps #Person2# understand the time zone and time difference.","topic":"Time differences"}
{"fname":"train_9769","dialogue":"#Person1#: You don't look so good.\n#Person2#: I have a major stomachache\n#Person1#: Did you eat something strange?\n#Person2#: I had spaghetti with clam sauce for lunch.\n#Person1#: Maybe you have food poisoning.\n#Person2#: Yes, that could have been it, but I haven't been feeling that great for the past few days.\n#Person1#: Are you under a lot of stress?\n#Person2#: Not really. Things have been going OK.\n#Person1#: Maybe you have a touch of the flu.\n#Person2#: I think that I might be getting the flu.","summary":"#Person2# is having a major stomachache and #Person1# says #Person2# might be getting the flu.","topic":"Stomachache"}
{"fname":"train_9770","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Li Ming. You look upset. What's the matter?\n#Person2#: There will be a parents'meeting in our class this Saturday and I am worried about it.\n#Person1#: Why? We can leave school earlier that day.\n#Person2#: I didn't do well in last exams. If my father knows it, he will beat me up.\n#Person1#: I can't believe it. My parents never beat me.\n#Person2#: You know that my father is irritable.\n#Person1#: You can ask the teacher for help.\n#Person2#: Good idea.","summary":"Li Ming is worried about the parent's meeting and #Person1# suggests Li Ming ask the teacher for help","topic":"Parents' meeting"}
{"fname":"train_9771","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Sarah. Why are you limping?\n#Person2#: Oh. Hi Matt. I went snowboarding yesterday and my whole body aches.\n#Person1#: Was it your first time?\n#Person2#: Yeah. And I never want to go again.\n#Person1#: I remember the first time I went. My back was sore, I couldn't sit down because it hurt my butt, and my legs would cramp if I walked too fast.\n#Person2#: That's exactly how I feel now.\n#Person1#: It's only like that the first couple of times.\n#Person2#: Ha. There won't be a next time.\n#Person1#: You gotta give it a chance. It's fun after awhile.\n#Person2#: I'll think about it after I start feeling better. Right now, I don't even want to hear the word snowboarding.","summary":"Sarah went snowboarding for the first time and her body aches, so she doesn't want to do it again. Matt suggests Sarah try snowboarding again.","topic":"Snowboarding"}
{"fname":"train_9772","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's up? You don't look too good.\n#Person2#: Yeah, my head hurts, that's all. I'Ve been in physics class all day. It's killer!\n#Person1#: I liked physics. It's all math, really, arcs, curves, velocity, cool stuff.\n#Person2#: Yeah, yeah, but today's lesson was all about the creation of the universe.\n#Person1#: A physics class about the creation of the universe? That's some pretty unscientific language there. Sounds more religious to me.\n#Person2#: It's all religion. Take the theory of the Big Bang. How is it possible that all of the stuff in the universe comes from an explosion? That's no better than Atlas carrying the globe on his back or African myths about turtles and stuff.\n#Person1#: Turtles? Whatever. . . Look, all that's required for the creation of matter an imbalance of particles and anti-particles. At least, that's what the math says.\n#Person2#: Math, sheath. What's the evidence?\n#Person1#: There is evidence! You know Edwin Hubble? He's the guy who in the early twentieth century was the first scientist to measure the drift of matter in the universe, thus advancing notions of an expanding universe. What would it be expanding from? Well, the Big Bang. . . DUH!\n#Person2#: Anyway, it's just a theory. Why do people go around touting theories? Where's the scientific rigor in that?\n#Person1#: Dude, don't equivocate. A theory only becomes a theory after withstanding rigorous testing. You slept through class, didn't you?","summary":"#Person2# thinks the physics class is killer, instead, #Person1# liked physics and #Person1# explains about Big Bang theory and Edwin Hubble, saying there is evidence that the creation of the universe comes from an explosion.","topic":"Big Bang theory"}
{"fname":"train_9773","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's ' pi '?\n#Person2#: That's the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, I think.\n#Person1#: I see. What is that ratio exactly?\n#Person2#: It's approximately 3. 14, but the number continues forever. What's the diameter of your circle?\n#Person1#: It's 10 centimeters, so the circumference should be 31. 4 centimeters.\n#Person2#: Ok. My next problem is to convert 10000 british pounds into us dollars. What's the exchange rate at the moment?\n#Person1#: According to the newspaper, the exchange rate is 1. 85 dollars to the pound.\n#Person2#: That means that 10. 000 pounds will buy me 18. 500 dollars.\n#Person1#: What's the next question.\n#Person2#: Fractions. What's a quarter and an eighth? That's three-eights. Easy. The next question is ' what are prime numbers? '.\n#Person1#: I can help you there. Those are numbers that cannot be created by multiplying two whole numbers, apart from the number itself and 1, together.\n#Person2#: So, 1, 2 and 3 are prime numbers, but 4 isn't because 2 * 2 = 4.\n#Person1#: Exactly. Anything else?\n#Person2#: How many seconds in an hour? 60 seconds multiplied by 60 minutes equals 3600 seconds altogether.\n#Person1#: You'll be a mathematician one day.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are solving some math problems and #Person1# thinks #Person2# will be a mathematician one day.","topic":"Mathematic questions"}
{"fname":"train_9774","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tom, you look thoughtful and unhappy recently. What's wrong with you?\n#Person2#: Lily broke up with me last week. In fact, she dumped me.\n#Person1#: Why? I mean, why did she part company with you after seven years together?\n#Person2#: She said it was because we had very different ideas about life.\n#Person1#: Do you believe her excuse?\n#Person2#: Of course not. I knew she had fallen in love with another guy. It is difficult to see her move on so quickly.\n#Person1#: Come on, buddy, cheer up. Why not do some sports with me? Violent exercise might help to shake you out of your disappointment in love.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Steven. You are really a good friend.","summary":"Lily dumped Tom after seven years together. Tom thinks it's because she has fallen in love with another guy. Steven suggests Tom do some violent exercise.","topic":"Broke up"}
{"fname":"train_9775","dialogue":"#Person1#: Anna, that outfit looks wonderful on you! The color goes with your trousers perfectly.\n#Person2#: Thanks, Carla. That's quite a compliment coming from you. You always dress so tastefully.\n#Person1#: Well, that dress certainly shows your good taste. It must have cost a lot.\n#Person2#: No, not much. I got it on sale at the mall - 60 % off.\n#Person1#: Really? You're an amazing bargain hunter! Next time there's a sale, promise you'll let me tag along with you.\n#Person2#: It's a promise.","summary":"Carla admires Anna's outfit and bargain skills.","topic":"Outfit and sales"}
{"fname":"train_9776","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Jim!\n#Person2#: Good morning, Emma! A lovely day, isn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. The sun is shining. There is no wind, only a pleasant breeze.\n#Person2#: It is the best season for a picnic right now. Have you decided the place for your picnic?\n#Person1#: We have decided to go to the park this Sunday. Would you like to go with us if you have not decided yet?\n#Person2#: What did the whetherman say?\n#Person1#: He's predicting clear skies.\n#Person2#: Well, I will think it over.","summary":"Jim and Emma are talking about the lovely day and Emma invites Jim to go picnic together. Jim will think it over.","topic":"Weather and Picnic"}
{"fname":"train_9777","dialogue":"#Person1#: How good are you at sports, Bill?\n#Person2#: Are you kidding? I'm terrible! But I love to watch sports. I go to football or baseball games a lot. And I read sports magazines every week.\n#Person1#: Wow!\n#Person2#: Do you like sports, Janice?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes. I like to exercise. But I don't watch sports or buy sports magazines. I don't have much time to do those things.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. You know, we spend time doing different sports. How much time do you spend exercising?\n#Person1#: Well, I guess I exercise about two hours a day. I do aerobics three times a week, and the other days I play badminton 1 with my husband. I always feel good afterward.\n#Person2#: That's great! I'Ve heard people say that before.\n#Person1#: Well, why don't you try to get some exercise? It's difficult, but very rewarding.\n#Person2#: Oh, I'm too lazy to play sports, and I'm not good at anything either. It hardly excites me.","summary":"Bill is bad at sports but he likes watching sports, while Janice likes to exercise and she exercises about two hours a day. Janice suggests Bill do some exercise but Bill is too lazy to do it.","topic":"Sports and exercise"}
{"fname":"train_9778","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have girlfriend?\n#Person2#: Yes, why?\n#Person1#: Well, I came to know a girl three weeks ago. We have so much in common.\n#Person2#: So?\n#Person1#: So I think I may fall in love with her.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. But how do you know that's a crush or a real love?\n#Person1#: Then what's the difference between having a crush and falling in real love?\n#Person2#: That's a big question. Well, if you're in love, maybe you will take every opportunity to talk to her or telephone her for no reason at all.\n#Person1#: That's what I do.\n#Person2#: And you think about her all the time?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: And maybe you suddenly have new interests. I mean you suddenly begin to do things you used to avoid. For instance, you used to sleep in every morning, but because she jogs every morning then you begin to like jogging.\n#Person1#: That's it. She likes dogs so much now, and I begin to love dogs.\n#Person2#: Oh, congratulations. Sounds like you've found your soul mate.\n#Person1#: Thanks, but I know falling in love is one thing while staying in love is another.\n#Person2#: Yes, that's right. If you find this person becomes more and more important to you and you can totally trust her, then you can stay in love.\n#Person1#: Yeah, falling in love is so good.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# may fall in love with a girl and #Person2# helps #Person1# figure out it is a real love instead of a crush. #Person1# understands that falling in love and staying in love are different.","topic":"Falling in love"}
{"fname":"train_9779","dialogue":"#Person1#: We're lucky today.\n#Person2#: Yes, there aren't any clouds in the sky and we've got such a beautiful view here. Look! This is St James Park. And there's Buckingham Palace\n#Person1#: Where's Hyde Park?\n#Person2#: It's on the other side of the Palace.\n#Person1#: That's the place where people make speeches on Sundays, isn't it?\n#Person2#: Yes, you're right. Politicians of all kinds, religious people, and one or two madmen.\n#Person1#: Well, are we going there today? I want to take shots there.\n#Person2#: Sure. I can see you're enjoying your trip today.\n#Person1#: Of course. Everything's so striking and fascinating.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are out for a trip on a nice day. They will go to Hyde Park.","topic":"Sightseeing"}
{"fname":"train_9780","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me? Do you have anything for a carsickness?\n#Person2#: Yes, but you look fine.\n#Person1#: Oh, it's for my brother. The little boy over there. He is getting a carsickness.\n#Person2#: Poor boy! But don't worry. Here are two pills made in Germany. It's really effective. He will be just fine.\n#Person1#: Thank you so much.\n#Person2#: Take some with you next time, just in case.\n#Person1#: Sorry to interrupt, but my brother is still sleeping.\n#Person2#: You mean the boy who felt carsick just now?\n#Person1#: Yes. It's so strange that he slept all the time after taking the pills.\n#Person2#: Oh, sorry, maybe I gave you the wrong medicine.\n#Person1#: What?\n#Person2#: It's just sleeping pills made in America which is also very good. But don't worry. It has no undesirable side-effects.\n#Person1#: I see.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for help for #Person1#'s brother's carsickness. #Person2# gives #Person1# carsickness pills. #Person1#'s brother falls asleep after taking the pills and it turns out those are sleeping pills.","topic":"Carsickness pills"}
{"fname":"train_9781","dialogue":"#Person1#: What kind of document is an invoice?\n#Person2#: It's a document from the seller to the buyer. It contains full particulars of the goods sold, such as quantity, quality, price, forwarding particulars, and terms of payment.\n#Person1#: How many kinds of foreign invoices are there?\n#Person2#: Four. They are Loco invoice, FOB invoice, CIF invoice and Franco invoice.\n#Person1#: What does the price in different kinds of invoices include?\n#Person2#: By Loco invoice, the price includes only the cost of goods at the warehouse of the seller. By FOB invoice, the price includes the cost before the cargo is delivered. By CIF invoice, the price includes all the expenses of cost freight and insurance. The price in Franco invoice includes all expenses to destination.\n#Person1#: Oh, I see.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# what an invoice is and introduces different kinds of foreign invoices to #Person1#.","topic":"Invoice"}
{"fname":"train_9782","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'll try one of these on. ( The customer tries one of the shoes on. ) It's too big. It slides up and down my heel when I walk around.\n#Person2#: Well, let's try a size ten. ( He gets another pair and the customer tries a shoe on ) Looks like a perfect fit.\n#Person1#: Not really. It pinches my toes.\n#Person2#: I'm sure they'll be fine once you break them in.\n#Person1#: I don't know. . . well, I guess I'll take them, since you don't seem to have anything better.\n#Person2#: Thank you, ma'am. It's been a pleasure doing business with you.","summary":"#Person2# is not satisfied with the shoes #Person2# has tried on but will a size ten as there's nothing better.","topic":"shoppoing"}
{"fname":"train_9783","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, Mary, can I have a minute?\n#Person2#: Sure, what's up?\n#Person1#: Well, actually I want to tell you that I've put in notice.\n#Person2#: Really? Why?\n#Person1#: Many reasons. I've been here for too long. Next year will be my five-year anniversary. I want a change of setting. Besides, our company is downsizing. I don't want to stay on just to be let go.\n#Person2#: But they wouldn't lay you off! You are the most experienced project manager in the company.\n#Person1#: Maybe. But that's not kept the new boss from breathing down my neck. To be honest, I've got a better offer from another company.\n#Person2#: Oh that's great, congratulations! What's your new position?\n#Person1#: Senior director of market research. In addition to a nice pay rise it has some nice perks, like a company car, one month paid vacation, and an apartment downtown. And it's an international company so I'll have lots of chances to travel and meet new people. I'm really looking forward to it.\n#Person2#: Sounds a great opportunity. I bet that made the decision to leave a lot easier.\n#Person1#: Indeed. But let's stay in touch. I'll let you know how things go.\n#Person2#: Sure.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mary #Person1# is leaving the current company and has got a new offer in an international company as a senior director with a pay rise and some nice perks.","topic":"Changing job"}
{"fname":"train_9784","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really love this meal.\n#Person2#: Thanks. I was hoping that you would all enjoy this meal.\n#Person1#: Where did you learn to cook these amazing dishes?\n#Person2#: I got a really wonderful cookbook for my birthday and decided to try out a few of the recipes.\n#Person1#: The chicken is out of this world!\n#Person2#: I love that dish as well. It is coconut chicken with rice.\n#Person1#: I was wondering if there was shrimp in the soup.\n#Person2#: Yes, that soup has a shrimp base. I also added sea vegetables and lemon grass.\n#Person1#: It worked out well that the wine that I brought to share seems to blend well with this meal.\n#Person2#: I love this wine! It goes very well with the chicken.","summary":"#Person1# loves the dishes #Person2# cooked and #Person2# says they were from a wonderful cookbook and they think the wine blends well with the meal.","topic":"Cooking"}
{"fname":"train_9785","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. I am ready to check out now.\n#Person2#: OK, sir. Please wait a moment, we will check your room.\n#Person1#: May I have my bill now?\n#Person2#: Sure. how would you like to pay?\n#Person1#: Cash, please.","summary":"#Person1# checks out with #Person2#'s assistance.","topic":"Check out"}
{"fname":"train_9786","dialogue":"#Person1#: It seems that you get antsy when you hear I praise another guy.\n#Person2#: I get antsy not because you praise a guy, but because you may be taken for a ride by a guy like him.\n#Person1#: How come you think of him that way?\n#Person2#: Because you seem to have lost your vigilance. You should be on the watch out.\n#Person1#: I have no reason to distrust him. He's never caused any harm.\n#Person2#: Isn't there anything that sounds fishy?\n#Person1#: Nothing smells a rat. I told you that he's an all-right guy.\n#Person2#: All-right guy? All right. Let's talk about something else instead.","summary":"#Person2# gets antsy because #Person2# thinks #Person1# has lost vigilance when praising another guy, but #Person1# trusts the all-right guy.","topic":"Praising a guy"}
{"fname":"train_9787","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Lucy. This is Monica again. I have a question.\n#Person2#: Please ask.\n#Person1#: I was wondering what kind of resume do you prefer, an e-resume or a paper one?\n#Person2#: For this position we prefer e-resume at the very beginning. Please send it to our department's e-mail box.\n#Person1#: Ok, thank you.\n#Person2#: You're welcome.","summary":"Lucy tells Monica they prefer an e-resume for the position.","topic":"Resume"}
{"fname":"train_9788","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have some questions?\n#Person2#: Yes, I really want to know about the housing system in your company.\n#Person1#: If you join us, our company will provide you a single dormitory. If you make great achievements, our company will offer you a flat according to the related regulations. It all depends.\n#Person2#: I also want to know if there's a holiday at your company, for I must visit my parents every year.\n#Person1#: Besides the official holidays, our company offers a ten days paid holiday every year, which makes it possible for you to visit your parents. Any other questions?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about #Person1#'s company's housing system and the holiday they offer.","topic":"Employee benefits"}
{"fname":"train_9789","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please point out the painful place with your finger. Is there any relation between the pain and the weather?\n#Person2#: Yes, the pain comes more intense when the weather is bad. And the pain comes more intense when I walk too much.\n#Person1#: Have you ever had any trauma?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have.\n#Person1#: Does the pian become more intense at night?\n#Person2#: Yes, it does. Just like a needle prick. Besides, the place that hurts often feels cold, too.\n#Person1#: Do you have the sensation of ants crawling over the painful part?\n#Person2#: Yes, I do.\n#Person1#: I'd like to treat you with acupuncture if you agree.\n#Person2#: By the way, does acupuncture hurt?\n#Person1#: Acupuncture may cause just a little pain, but it also causes a certain feeling of numbness and distension. We'll try it every day for seven days. Will that be all right?\n#Person2#: Yes. Let's start today.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s pain comes more intense when the weather is bad and at night. #Person1# decides to treat #Person2# with acupuncture and #Person2# agrees.","topic":"Seeing a doctor"}
{"fname":"train_9790","dialogue":"#Person1#: what's your favourite steps?\n#Person2#: it's hard to say, but i do love foxtrot and waltz.\n#Person1#: how about rock and roll .\n#Person2#: to tell the truth. i don't like it, it's too noisy.\n#Person1#: and can you dance tango?\n#Person2#: oh, it's really beautiful. but i just can't dance it well.\n#Person1#: don't be so modest. i am sure you can dance it very well. then i'll see you at six. is that all right?\n#Person2#: ok.\n#Person1#: great. i am your lucky fellow then.","summary":"#Person2# loves foxtrot and waltz but doesn't like rock and roll. #Person2# says #Person2# can't dance tango well. #Person1# encourages #Person1#. They will dance together.","topic":"Dance steps"}
{"fname":"train_9791","dialogue":"#Person1#: Don't you think all of the money goes to the ads and we have nothing to read.\n#Person2#: But newspapers do get some extra income by offering space for ads.\n#Person1#: Extra income. They can get rich with sheer ads.","summary":"#Person1# thinks there are too many ads in newspapers.","topic":"Ads in newspaper"}
{"fname":"train_9792","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome back! I didn't see you in the history class on Friday.\n#Person2#: I wasn't here on Friday. My geography class went to a field trip to look at some of the different rocks. In fact, we slept there last night.\n#Person1#: Really? That sounds excellent! Where did you go?\n#Person2#: A desert. It gets hot during the day, but it cools off very quickly at night. It is very dry there after the sun goes down.\n#Person1#: Well, did you enjoy the trip?\n#Person2#: Of course I did. The desert is nicer than you might think. Since there are so few plants growing there, it's very easy to see different rocks. And the natural colors of the rocks shine in the sun. You really should go there to have a look.\n#Person1#: I really want to go there. You must call me if you have the chance to go there again.\n#Person2#: No problem. I will be your guide next time.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s geography class went to a desert for a field trip to look at different rocks and slept there last night. #Person2# enjoyed it and #Person1# wants to go.","topic":"Field trip"}
{"fname":"train_9793","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jane, I hear that you are leaving school now. What do you want to do? Have you made up your mind yet?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. But I think I'm going to take up singing.\n#Person1#: Any special reasons?\n#Person2#: Yes. It's because I am good at singing songs. All my classmates say so. Besides, singing is quite interesting, and you will meet a lot of audience.\n#Person1#: And you will have to please them too.\n#Person2#: Well, you do it in any job, don't you?\n#Person1#: And what do your parents think about it?\n#Person2#: They don't quite agree to my idea. That's the only trouble.\n#Person1#: Yes. Urn... my parents try to send me to an art college because they want me to be an actor.\n#Person2#: Then what will you do?\n#Person1#: Well... I haven't decided yet. But I usually get my own way in the end.","summary":"Jane tells #Person1# she is going to take up singing possibly after leaving school because she is good at it, but her parents don't agree with her. #Person1# and #Person1#'s parents also hold different ideas on #Person1#'s career.","topic":"Leaving school"}
{"fname":"train_9794","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, Mr. Smith, we have had an interesting discussion about your work. Now, tell us something about your after-work activities.\n#Person2#: I guess not much different from everyone else. I'm interested in sport, and I run about 3 miles every day. I particularly enjoy cross-country running, where you have to run across fields, jump over streams and so on. While I'm running I think about all sorts of things, and at the end of a run I'm sometimes surprised to find that I've managed to solve a problem that was on my mind. Next year I'm going to try the London Marathon. It's a long, hard race - 26 miles, or 42 kilometres - and you have to be tough to finish, but I very much want to do it. I worry a bit about getting old and I'd like to prove to myself that I'm still almost as fit as I was twenty years ago. I'm interested in climbing as well as running. I'll never become an expert climber, but I know what I'm doing in the mountains. I successfully completed a course in snow and ice climbing when I was younger, and I've done a series of easy climbs in the Alps during the last few years. My wife doesn't share my interest in mountains. She agreed to go climbing with me once, but she found that she felt ill as soon as she got above 1000 metres, so we decide to follow different hobbies.\n#Person1#: You certainly seem to enjoy various types of recreation. All right, Mr. Smith. Thanks for your interesting talk.","summary":"Mr. Smith tells #Person1# he is interested in sports. He runs about 3 miles every day and he enjoys cross-country running particularly. Mr. Smith is going to try the London Marathon next year. He likes climbing as well. He has done a series of easy climb in the Alps.","topic":"After-working activities"}
{"fname":"train_9795","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Frank. Your roommate told me that I could find you here in the TV studio. Sure enough!\n#Person2#: I was just taking a break. What's up?\n#Person1#: We'll have a math test next Monday, so I thought you'd be studying for it and maybe I can study with you.\n#Person2#: But I can't believe you are coming to me. I mean you do know what I got on the last test, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. You told me, but I thought two heads might be better than one.\n#Person2#: Well, that's a nice idea. But I wish I knew the person in our class who got a hundred on the last test. She even didn't miss any question, you know! Umm, was it Elizabeth?\n#Person1#: Oh yeah, Elizabeth! She is a good friend of mine. I think she'd be a big help to us right now. Why don't we give her a call?\n#Person2#: What? At this hour? It's already ten thirty. It's too late.\n#Person1#: But you know she owes me a big favor. Let's at least give her a call and see what she says. Maybe going over some of the problems with us would also help her review the material.\n#Person2#: You're right. Anyway, it's worth a try.","summary":"#Person1# comes to the TV studio to find Frank and asks Frank whether #Person1# can study math with him together. Franks suggests they ask Elizabeth and #Person1# is going to call her, although it's quite late.","topic":"Math revision"}
{"fname":"train_9796","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, ladies. May I help you? \n#Person2#: Can we have two adjoining double rooms, sir? \n#Person1#: Have you made a reservation, ladies? \n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. \n#Person1#: One moment, please. I have to check if there are rooms available. I'm sorry, ladies. We have only two double rooms available but they are on different floors. Would you mind that? \n#Person2#: We prefer on the same floor because we will probably chat late at night. \n#Person1#: Then may I suggest a family suite? We have just had a cancellation. \n#Person2#: What is it like? \n#Person1#: It's a big room with a king-size double bed and two single beds. We could also add rollaways. \n#Person2#: That's great! How much is it? \n#Person1#: Two thousand HongKong dollars per night plus ten percent service charge and five percent government government tax. \n#Person2#: That's fine. \n#Person1#: But ladies, the room is not yet ready. There will be a delay of about half an hour. Perhaps you could fill in the registration form first, and then rest in our lobby for a while. We will let you know when the room is ready. \n#Person2#: Alright, hanks. \n#Person1#: Ladies, hotel policy requires one night's room charge as deposit. \n#Person2#: Do you take traveler's checks? \n#Person1#: Yes, we do, madam. Thank you, madam. Here's our welcome brochure with all the information of our facilities. My name is Johnny. If you need any help at all, do let me know. I'm at your service. ","summary":"#Person2# wants to get two adjoining double rooms but the hotel doesn't have adjoining double rooms left. Johnny recommends a family suite and the ladies are happy with it, but they need to wait until the room is ready.","topic":"Getting hotel rooms"}
{"fname":"train_9797","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order? \n#Person2#: I think that we have a pretty good idea of what we would like to order. \n#Person1#: Let me tell you about the specials of the day, which are chicken in a wine sauce with capers, and grilled garlic shrimp. \n#Person2#: I was wondering if the chef could leave off the sauce. \n#Person1#: The chef would be happy to accommodate your special requests. \n#Person2#: I am a vegetarian. Do you have any vegetarian selections? \n#Person1#: You could choose the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza or the goat cheese and candied walnut salad. \n#Person2#: I think that we will split the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza. \n#Person1#: That is a good selection, and I can bring your salads now or serve them with your entree. \n#Person2#: You can bring us our salads when you bring us our entree. ","summary":"#Person2# is a vegetarian and will share the roasted vegetable and garlic pizza with #Person2#'s company. #Person1# will serve their salad with their entree.","topic":"Taking order"}
{"fname":"train_9798","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who was the best teacher that you ever had? \n#Person2#: That would have to be Miss Baymler, my fourth grade teacher. \n#Person1#: What was she like? \n#Person2#: She was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and yet strict, too. I really learned a lot from her. \n#Person1#: What kind of things did you learn? \n#Person2#: She taught us that you can do anything that you want to do. \n#Person1#: Anything? Do you really believe that we can do anything ? \n#Person2#: If you really want to do something and you work hard at it, I believe you can do it. \n#Person1#: You said she was strict. Did she have a lot of rules? \n#Person2#: She had some rules that helped us to feel comfortable. For example, the students had to treat each other with respect, or they would be disciplined. \n#Person1#: I see. She sounds like she really cared about her students. \n#Person2#: Yes. She treated us all fairly. She don't have any teacher's pets. \n#Person1#: Really? Doesn't every teacher have a teacher's pet? \n#Person2#: Well. To be honest, I usually sucked up to teachers because I wanted them to give me good grades. However, Miss Baymler didn't treat me any differently. She really didn't have any teacher's pets. \n#Person1#: Do you know what she is doing now? \n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I do. After she taught our class, she got married and moved to another city. Then, she started writing children's book. \n#Person1#: Have you ever read one of the books? \n#Person2#: Of course! Both children and adults enjoy her books. \n#Person1#: Why don't you recommend one to me? \n#Person2#: ok! I'll bring one to you next time. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# Miss Baymler was #Person2#'s favourite teacher. Miss Baymler was patient, kind, fun, smart, caring, and strict. She taught students they can do everything and she doesn't have a teacher's pet. Miss Baymler got married and moved to another city; then she started writing children's books. Both children and adults enjoy her books.","topic":"Favorite teacher"}
{"fname":"train_9799","dialogue":"#Person1#: My name is Mary, and I will be your waitress tonight. \n#Person2#: Thank you, Mary. We have been looking forward to trying out this restaurant. \n#Person1#: Before your main course, would you like to order an appetizer? \n#Person2#: Sure, that sounds great. Where are your appetizers listed? \n#Person1#: There is a special appetizer menu right here in the center of the table. \n#Person2#: The chicken and cheese quesadilla looks good. Is that pretty good? \n#Person1#: You know, that is one of my favorites! \n#Person2#: OK, I'll take one order of that. \n#Person1#: You could choose another appetizer for half price to share. \n#Person2#: Perfect! Please add on an order of onion rings. ","summary":"Mary assists #Person2# in ordering special appetizers, the chicken and cheese quesadilla and onion rings.","topic":"taking orders"}
{"fname":"train_9800","dialogue":"#Person1#: What are you reading? You've had your nose buried in that book since last night. \n#Person2#: This book is so good. I just can't put it down! It's called 'The Power of One'. \n#Person1#: I haven't read a book like that for as long as I can remember. \n#Person2#: Me either. From the very first page, this author just pulled me right in! \n#Person1#: Can I read it when you're finished? \n#Person2#: Yes. I'm in the last chapter now and it is just gripping. \n#Person1#: Don't tell me anything about it. I want to read it for myself. \n#Person2#: Okay. But be prepared for an all-nighter! I doubt you will want to put it down either. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# the book called 'The Power of One' is too good to put it down, and #Person1# wants to read it too.","topic":"Book"}
{"fname":"train_9801","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry, but I can't find the book you lent me. I guess I have lost it. \n#Person2#: Don't worry about it. \n#Person1#: I really feel bad about it. Let me buy you a new one. \n#Person2#: No. Don't be silly. I wouldn't dream of letting you do that. ","summary":"#Person1# feels sorry for losing #Person2#'s book. #Person2# asks #Person1# to take it easy.","topic":"losing borrowed book"}
{"fname":"train_9802","dialogue":"#Person1#: hey, the new SOHO. How's everything going? \n#Person2#: everything's great. I've just returned from my office. \n#Person1#: your office? Aren't you a freelancer? \n#Person2#: sure I am. I work for myself, but I've rented a virtual office at an office building in the downtown area. \n#Person1#: a virtual office? \n#Person2#: yeah, an office that runs efficiently by using nothing other than online communication technologies. I pay the rent and share office services with others in the same building. \n#Person1#: what kind of services do they offer? \n#Person2#: a separated office, internet access, phone services, fax services, mail & courier services, and almost everything you have in a conventional office. \n#Person1#: sounds fun. what else? \n#Person2#: I get a business address at an expensive location, and I can share the receptionist and secretary with other offices in the same floor. \n#Person1#: oh, that helps a lot to promote your corporate image. \n#Person2#: you bet it! ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#, a freelancer, rents a virtual office that shares office services with others, which helps a lot to promote #Person2#'s corporate image.","topic":"Virtual office"}
{"fname":"train_9803","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, John. Nice car. \n#Person2#: Thanks. I finally got rid of that old Nissan that got me through college. \n#Person1#: What is this, the new Ford? \n#Person2#: No, it's last year's model. \n#Person1#: True. How much did you pay? \n#Person2#: $14, 500. It only has 10, 000 miles on it, so it's like a new car. \n#Person1#: Does that mean you're not going to take the train to work anymore? \n#Person2#: Well, sometimes, I think it'll be nice to drive to work instead. We'll see. Want to go for a ride? \n#Person1#: Yeah, sure. \n#Person2#: Come on. ","summary":"John got a Ford and invites #Person1# for a ride.","topic":"New car"}
{"fname":"train_9804","dialogue":"#Person1#: I suppose you like cinematography and costumes and that sort of stuff? \n#Person2#: Yes, I do. The look of a picture is very important. \n#Person1#: I think sound is even more important! Guns, bombs, sirens--that's what makes a movie exciting! \n#Person2#: You wouldn't know a good movie even if it bit you on the nose. \n#Person1#: In my book, all a good movie needs is a chase scene and lots of things that blow up. \n#Person2#: Enough! If we don't finish the game, there won't be time for any movies tonight! ","summary":"#Person2# thinks the look of the picture is important while #Person1# thinks the sound is more important for movies.","topic":"Movies"}
{"fname":"train_9805","dialogue":"#Person1#: Crown Hotel. Reservation Desk. Can I help you? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room at your hotel. \n#Person1#: What kind of room would you like, sir? We have single rooms, double rooms, suites and deluxe suites in our hotel. \n#Person2#: I'd like to book a single room with a bath from the afternoon of October 2nd to the morning of October 6th. \n#Person1#: All right. \n#Person2#: What is the rate, please? \n#Person1#: The current rate is $100 per night. \n#Person2#: What services come with that? \n#Person1#: For $100 you'll have a radio, a color television, a telephone and a major international newspaper delivered to your room every day. \n#Person2#: That sounds not bad at all. I'll take it. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# book a single room for 4 days and introduces the services included.","topic":"Hotel room reservation"}
{"fname":"train_9806","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Tom speaking. Is this Mrs. Green?\n#Person2#: Yes. Hello, Tom. We haven't seen each other since your graduation. I often think of you and your former classmates. You were one of my favourites students. How are you getting along at college?\n#Person1#: Very well. I love my life here and I am involved in many activities. We are planning to set up a new arts and literature center here. The center is going to have 3 sections, a theater and dance studio, a literature room and an exhibition gallery. I need your help because I have no idea what we should have in the literature room. Could you give me some suggestions?\n#Person2#: Certainly. You should have works by famous writers, like Jane Austen, Shakespeare and Mark Twain. But you should also have some newer books, like Harry Potter, books of poetry are necessary, too. I also suggest that you set up a readers club.\n#Person1#: That's a good idea. I'll make a list of the books and email them to you. Please add some others to the list if you have a chance.\n#Person2#: OK. I will.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"Tom calls Mrs. Green and asks her suggestions about the books to be put in the literature room of a new set-up art and literature centre. Mrs. Green gives her suggestions. Tom is grateful.","topic":"suggestions for books"}
{"fname":"train_9807","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, Susan. What a surprise to run into you here! Are you shopping here?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need to go to a party tomorrow night. But I don't know what to wear, so I came downtown to buy a dress. Are you shopping here, too?\n#Person1#: No, I'm here to pick up my mother. She's meeting, a friend here. By the way, I heard you have a new job now. So how's your new job going?\n#Person2#: Eeally well, thanks. My colleagues are really nice. Though my boss is a bit strict, he's nice too, different from my former boss. He isn't bossy at all.\n#Person1#: Do you miss your old coworkers?\n#Person2#: Of course. I worked with them for 5 years and we got along well, but I just couldn't stay there any longer. I have a family to support, you know. I didn't really make much there. Well, let's stop talking about me. So how's your job going?\n#Person1#: Not so well. Now I have to work in groups with people from different departments. I'm not very good at teamwork.\n#Person2#: Then learn from those who are good at it. It's not that difficult. I'm sure you'll get used to working with others soon.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Oh, here comes my mother. You are welcome to come over for dinner at my place.\n#Person2#: OK, I will, thanks.","summary":"Susan tells #Person1# her new job is good, both colleagues and the boss are nice, and she misses old coworkers too. #Person1# tells Susan #Person1#'s job is not going that well because #Person1# is not good at teamwork and Susan encourages #Person1# to learn from others.","topic":"Catching up"}
{"fname":"train_9808","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, can I help you?\n#Person2#: I hope so. My name is Mark. I'm...\n#Person1#: Don't I remember you from last year? You worked in, uh, where was it? The art library?\n#Person2#: You have a good memory. Yeah, that was me, and I really enjoyed the work. But for this year.\n#Person1#: Well, if you come in earlier. You could probably have gotten the library job again, but now...\n#Person2#: I plan to get a job in a restaurant this year. I really need it to make more money and working as a waiter. There always the tips. But I've tried a ton of places and I haven't found anything, and then my friend Susan. She takes photography classes in Harrison Hall. And she sort of thought there might be an opening there.\n#Person1#: Let's see, ha, your friends right, seems like one of the students quit a couple of weeks ago for some reason. Well, whatever, it looks like this is your lucky day.\n#Person2#: Wow, that is so great. So who is the contact person?\n#Person1#: Jack with the student office.","summary":"Mark tells #Person1# he plans to get a job in a restaurant to make more money but he hasn't found anything. Susan told Mark there might be an opening in Harrison Hall. #Person1# tells Mark he's lucky as there's a vacancy.","topic":"Looking for jobs"}
{"fname":"train_9809","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Susan, how's it going?\n#Person2#: Terrable. I'm really unhappy at Pat the house owner. When I came home yesterday the front door was wide open the cat was hiding in the closet and there was Pat. He came to change the pipe but he didn't even tell me that he was coming. He does this all the time. Last month, one day I was throwing a dinner party for 8 people. When I went out for a minute to buy some wine Pat came to repair the broken light in my bedroom. I nearly had a heart attack when I walked in and found him there.\n#Person1#: At least he fixed the light.\n#Person2#: But it's terrible not knowing when Pat is going to show up.","summary":"Susan tells #Person1# she is really unhappy with Pat, the house owner, because he never let Susan know he is going to show up in the house.","topic":"Complain about Houseowner"}
{"fname":"train_9810","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi Shirley, going to the football game today?\n#Person2#: No, I'm not. I'm planning to watch it on television.\n#Person1#: Why is that? Are you low on cash this month?\n#Person2#: Money is not the problem. I find it easier to follow football on television than in stadiums. When I see the game in person, I feel as if I'm too far away from the action and I always lose track of the ball.\n#Person1#: I know just what you mean. Besides on television, the new cameras they use give you super views of all the plays. But there's always so much excitement. People are cheering and shouting when I'm there in person and I end up cheering along with everyone else.\n#Person2#: You're right there, but I'd like to know exactly what I'm shouting for. And if I can't even see who has the ball, I can't get very excited. So I really prefer watching it on television.\n#Person1#: I see your point. Well, enjoy the game.\n#Person2#: You too.","summary":"Shirley tells #Person1# she prefers to watch the football game on television because, in stadiums, she always loses track of the ball and has no idea about what she is shouting for.","topic":"Football game"}
{"fname":"train_9811","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a lovely restaurant! Where on earth did you find this place?\n#Person2#: My neighbor told me about it. He ate here with his family last weekend. He said the food is amazing and a service is very good.\n#Person1#: I think the location is fantastic, too. You can see the waterfall no matter where you sit.\n#Person2#: You said it. Well, what have you been doing with yourself?\n#Person1#: Not much. How about you?\n#Person2#: Well, my friends and I are planning a trip to south London this summer.\n#Person1#: That sounds like an adventure.\n#Person2#: Yes. We're all very excited. There are 6 of us planning to go.\n#Person1#: Sounds exciting. What's the plans?\n#Person2#: We're hoping to go for about 5 weeks and tour as many cities near London as we can.\n#Person1#: Really big plans! Sounds like the adventure of a lifetime.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# come to a lovely restaurant that #Person2#'s neighbor introduced to #Person2#. #Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# is planning a trip to south London for 5 weeks with #Person2#'s friends.","topic":"Casual talk"}
{"fname":"train_9812","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning! May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. My wife and I are interested in renting a house for the summer.\n#Person1#: Do you want a furnished house or an unfurnished one?\n#Person2#: Furnished.\n#Person1#: Very well. How long do you want the house? All summer?\n#Person2#: No, not all summer. Just for six weeks.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid I can only rent it for two months.\n#Person2#: My holiday is only six weeks, but I think my brother and his family would take it for the other two weeks.Is the house in good condition?\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. It was just painted and it has all the modern conveniences.","summary":"#Person2# wants to rent a furnished house, and #Person1# rent it for two months. #Person2#'s brother would take it for the other two weeks.","topic":"rent a house"}
{"fname":"train_9813","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you do?\n#Person2#: How do you do? Nice to meet you, Ms. Smith. I ' m Jack Stevens from the Marketing Department. Here is my card.\n#Person1#: It ' s nice to meet you, Mr. Stevens.\n#Person2#: Please call me Jack. Have a seat, please.\n#Person1#: Thank you.","summary":"Jack meets with Ms. Smith and introduces himself to her.","topic":"self-introduction"}
{"fname":"train_9814","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you care to join for the picnic tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Much to my regret, I'll have to meet my girlfriend at the airport then.\n#Person1#: We'd like to invite you for our dress party tomorrow evening, are you free?\n#Person2#: Much as we'd like to, but we've booked up already for that time.\n#Person1#: What a pity! You can't join us.\n#Person2#: So sorry. Next time we'll go, thanks anyway.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# for the picnic and dress party tomorrow, but #Person2# isn't available.","topic":"busy schedule"}
{"fname":"train_9815","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, excuse me sir? I'm looking for a dress shoe. My usual pair that I'Ve had for years have finally been stretched out of shape. They don't provide any support anymore.\n#Person2#: Sure, what kind of shoe are you looking for? We'Ve got strappy sandals, sleek high heels, edgy pumps, or if you're looking for something a little more practical, we'Ve got Mary Janes, ballerinas.\n#Person1#: Show me some classic high heels, please.\n#Person2#: Ok, right this way. What color did you have in mind?\n#Person1#: Black. Classic.\n#Person2#: Of course. We'Ve got this style here that is very popular. Because it's an open-toe shoe, you can wear it any time of the year. They look great on everyone.\n#Person1#: Umm. too shiny. And I wear pantyhose with my shoes so let's look for a closed-toe shoe.\n#Person2#: OK, these are a very nice pair of leather shoes with a two-inch heel so they are very comfortable.\n#Person1#: I don't like the pointed toes. Let me take a look at what else you have. Too high. That one looks like the back would cut into my heel. I have a high instep so I doubt that one will fit properly.\n#Person2#: What size?\n#Person1#: Seven-and-a-half.\n#Person2#: Here we are. How does it fit?\n#Person1#: Hmmm. Not good. They're too tight. The length is right, but the shoe is too narrow and it's pinching my toes. And there'd be no room for my insoles. You know what? I don't think I have the patience for keeping trying on those shoes. I will look for them at other stores.\n#Person2#: Have a nice day, Ma'am.","summary":"#Person1# is looking for a dress shoe. #Person2# recommends her some styles, and she would like to see some classic high heels. #Person1# keeps trying on the shoes but isn't satisfied with them. #Person1#'ll look for shoes at other stores.","topic":"shoes"}
{"fname":"train_9816","dialogue":"#Person1#: What is your long term career plan you set for yourself?\n#Person2#: First of all, I hope to spend a few years working in some famous companies to command a skill, to set a solid foundation and to build my interpersonal network. When I feel I have accumulated enough experience, I hope to own an undertaking. Of course this is up to the situation then and the opportunities the companies offer me. In the long run, I hope to be an entrepreneur.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2#'s long-term career plan of being an entrepreneur.","topic":"career plan"}
{"fname":"train_9817","dialogue":"#Person1#: Great! I landed on Classic Movies.\n#Person2#: I didn't know you liked old movies.\n#Person1#: I love them, especially the all-time greats like Gone With the Wind.\n#Person2#: You're so right! Today's movies are just too commercial!\n#Person1#: Sometimes I think Oscars are only awarded to movies that make a lot of money.","summary":"Both #Person1# and #Person2# think today's movies are too commercial.","topic":"movies"}
{"fname":"train_9818","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you free on Friday evening because we were wondering if you would like to come round for dinner?\n#Person2#: Oh, thank you very much. I'd like to come, but I'm afraid I'm busy that evening.\n#Person1#: That's a pity! Then when would it be a good time for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm not too sure, actually. I'Ve got a lot going on the next couple of weeks. Why don't I call you later?\n#Person1#: Okay, that's fine.","summary":"#Person1# invites #Person2# to dinner, but #Person2# is busy. They will find another time.","topic":"dinner invitation"}
{"fname":"train_9819","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please open your books to page 10. Mary, Can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry that I'm late, Mr. Webber. I couldn't find the room.\n#Person1#: That's alright. It's the first day of school, after all.\n#Person2#: What are we doing?\n#Person1#: I'm asking the class to read page 10 to themselves. Then I'm going to ask some questions about the passage.\n#Person2#: May I have a book?\n#Person1#: Here. Write your name inside the front cover. Remember that you must return the textbook to me at the end of the semester, so keep it in good condition.","summary":"Mr. Webber asks the class to read page 10, and then Mary comes in. She's late and asks Mr. Webber for a book.","topic":"first day"}
{"fname":"train_9820","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your city like?\n#Person2#: It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls.\n#Person1#: Is the traffic bad in the city centre?\n#Person2#: Not really. Cars are not permitted in several parts of city centre, especially in the main shopping areas. The public transport system is pretty good.\n#Person1#: What about restaurants and entertainment?\n#Person2#: There are restaurants with food from all over the world. We have a small china-town near the city centre. There are many Indian, Thai, and Italian restaurants all over the city centre. There are many sports events in my city. We have several sports venues for football, rugby, and cricket-even ice-skating and ice hockey.\n#Person1#: Is there a lot of nightlife in your city?\n#Person2#: There are several good clubs near the city centre. Many people in my city prefer something more'cultural ', so we several theatres and venues for classical music concerts and operas.\n#Person1#: It sounds like a really exciting city to live in.\n#Person2#: It is. I hope you'll have time to come for a visit soon. You really should come during the summer, when the weather is better and there's more happening outdoors.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about #Person2#'s city. #Person2# introduces traffic, restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife of #Person2#'s city. #Person1# thinks it sounds like a really exciting city to live in.","topic":"city"}
{"fname":"train_9821","dialogue":"#Person1#: I can bet the farm that you will regret about your decision. You cannot find a better one.\n#Person2#: How can you be so sure? You haven't been together with her, have you?\n#Person1#: No. But I'm sure she is a good girl. My sixth sense tells me so.\n#Person2#: Then try it yourself.","summary":"#Person1# thinks #Person2#'ll regret about #Person2#'s decision on the girl.","topic":"decision"}
{"fname":"train_9822","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm sorry, dad. But you can't do that. It's for me to decide.\n#Person2#: Oh, I see. You'Ve already decided, have you? Now, you listen to me, you're only 19.\n#Person1#: I didn't say I'd already decided, dad. I said it was for me to decide. There is a difference.\n#Person2#: Oh. So you think you can just do whatever you want, do you?\n#Person1#: I didn't say that either. I was hoping we could discuss the matter together. I want your advice but I don't want you to tell me what to do. I'Ve got to make decisions for myself, dad.","summary":"#Person1# wants dad's advice but doesn't want him to tell what to do. #Person1# wants to decide independently.","topic":"make decisions"}
{"fname":"train_9823","dialogue":"#Person1#: How time flies! Why I always feel haven't enough time to work and study?\n#Person2#: Yes, I also felt that. I'm always busy, and have no time for rest. I don't know how to make use of time.\n#Person1#: Maybe we should make a plan and list what we should do next, and follow it.\n#Person2#: That's a good idea. And in this way we will know how we spend our time and spare a lot of time to do other things.\n#Person1#: You are right. Let's stop idling around and do something.\n#Person2#: Yeah, time is money. We really need to make good use of it.","summary":"#Person1# suggests making a plan and listing what should do to make use of time. #Person2# thinks it's a good idea.","topic":"time"}
{"fname":"train_9824","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can you keep in touch with your aunt in America?\n#Person2#: Oh, I make a phone call once a month.\n#Person1#: It's very expensive, right?\n#Person2#: Yeah.\n#Person1#: Why not send E-mail through the Internet?\n#Person2#: Is it convenient and cheap?\n#Person1#: Sure. You can send E-mail to each other every day through the internet. In addition, you can make a phone call through the internet, too.\n#Person2#: Really? I'm so glad to hear that. But I don't know how to get access to the Internet. Could you show me?\n#Person1#: No problem. I'll tell you.\n#Person2#: I'll appreciate it very much.","summary":"#Person2# makes phone calls to contact with #Person2#'s aunt in America. #Person1# advises #Person2# to send E-mail.","topic":"communication"}
{"fname":"train_9825","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I apply to an American university?\n#Person2#: You should go to the library to find some information about American universities, and write to the Admission Office. Then the Admission Office will send you application forms and other related materials. From experience, many applicants write to several universities instead of just one.\n#Person1#: I was told that it took a lot of time and effort to apply.\n#Person2#: That is true. I'll list for you the requirements of almost all the universities. First of all, you need official transcripts of your undergraduate work, three letters of recommendation from your professors who know your competence, and the official TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language ) score ( It's usually 550 ). Then you need a financial guarantee, and an application fee of 25 dollars.\n#Person1#: What's to come next?\n#Person2#: If they agree to enroll you, they will send you a TAP - 66 Form. With TAP - 66, you can apply for a passport from our government, and then apply for a visa from the US Embassy in Beijing.\n#Person1#: How long will it take to go over all the procedures?\n#Person2#: From 3 to 6 months if everything goes well.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I appreciate all your help.\n#Person2#: You are welcome. Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# how to apply to an American university. #Person2# tells #Person1# the procedures of an application and will list the requirements of almost all the universities for #Person1#. #Person1# appreciates all #Person1#'s help.","topic":"American university"}
{"fname":"train_9826","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, could you arrange a dinner for us?\n#Person2#: Sure, what time?\n#Person1#: Eight o'clock tomorrow evening.\n#Person2#: For how many people?\n#Person1#: Ten.\n#Person2#: Western food or Chinese food?\n#Person1#: Chinese food.\n#Person2#: Do you want an expensive meal?\n#Person1#: No, not too lavish.\n#Person2#: How much would you like to spend for each person?\n#Person1#: What is the usual thing here?\n#Person2#: Forty to eighty RMB Yuan a plate.\n#Person1#: Let's say sixty Yuan then.\n#Person2#: OK. Is there anything special you'd like to have on the menu?\n#Person1#: We'd like to have typical Chinese food.\n#Person2#: Anything you'd rather not have?\n#Person1#: No snakes, please.\n#Person2#: How about drinks?\n#Person1#: Mao Tai and Qingdao Beer.\n#Person2#: Well. Dinner for ten at sixty Yuan a plate, drink's extra, at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening. Is that all right?\n#Person1#: Right, thanks.\n#Person2#: My pleasure, see you tomorrow evening.\n#Person1#: See you then.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# to arrange a dinner for ten people tomorrow evening. #Person1# wants typical Chinese food without snakes, and Mao Tai and Qingdao Beer as drinks.","topic":"dinner"}
{"fname":"train_9827","dialogue":"#Person1#: And how will you be paying for your room, Ms. White?\n#Person2#: By credit card.\n#Person1#: Both rooms on the same card?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Your card number please?\n#Person2#: 4434 1234 5678 9902.\n#Person1#: Double one, zero two?\n#Person2#: No, double nine zero two.\n#Person1#: 4434 1234 5678 9902?\n#Person2#: That's right.\n#Person1#: And the expiry date?\n#Person2#: Eleven, . . .\n#Person1#: Could you repeat that please?\n#Person2#: November this year.\n#Person1#: Thank you. I've booked two rooms for Ms. White and Mr. Webber from Wednesday the 25th to Saturday the 28th of September.\n#Person2#: Thank you.\n#Person1#: You're welcome. We'll see you on the 25th, Ms. White.\n#Person2#: Thanks a lot. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"Ms White pays for her rooms by credit card. #Person1# confirms her card number, expiry date, and the check-in and check-out date.","topic":"hotel"}
{"fname":"train_9828","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which kinds of meat are most popular in your country?\n#Person2#: We eat a lot of chicken, pork and beef. You eat those meat a lot in your country too, don't you?\n#Person1#: Yes, we do. We also eat a lot of lamb.\n#Person2#: yes. I'Ve heard that people in your country like to eat lamb chops.\n#Person1#: That's right. They tastes so good! We eat them with mint sauce. Have you every tried them?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have. I tried them when I visited your country last year. I thought they were very tasty. Can you cook them?\n#Person1#: I certainly can. If I can get some from the butcher's, I'll cook them for you.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll bring a bottle of wine.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the most popular meat in their country. #Person1# promises to cook lamb chops for #Person2#.","topic":"meat"}
{"fname":"train_9829","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I need some more cash for my visit in China. May I cash a traveler's check here?\n#Person1#: Of course. We would be happy to cash it for you.\n#Person2#: I was going to cash it at the hotel, but one of my friends said that banks always give better exchange rates.\n#Person1#: Well, any bank will cash it at our present traveler's check buying rate, for which we're somewhere cheaper than hotels because of the service charge. You see, hotels really aren't in the money exchange business although they will cash traveler's check for their guest.\n#Person2#: You mean there is really not that much of a difference.\n#Person1#: No, madam. Not very much.\n#Person2#: Well, may I cash these three checks for 100 dollars each? I think that will be enough.\n#Person1#: Yes, I'll be happy to cash these for you. Would you please countersign them here?\n#Person2#: Ok.","summary":"#Person2# asks #Person1#'s help to cash. #Person1# says there isn't much difference between cashing at the hotel or at the banks. Then #Person1# helps #Person2# cash three checks.","topic":"cash"}
{"fname":"train_9830","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you have a taxi pick me up and take me to the airport before 1 p. m. ?\n#Person2#: What's your address, sir?\n#Person1#: I live at 323 Park Street.\n#Person2#: Ok, someone will be there by 12:15.\n#Person1#: What are your rates?\n#Person2#: It's 2 dollars initially and 35 cents for each quarter mile.\n#Person1#: I have four very large suitcases. Will those fit in the taxi?\n#Person2#: No, I'll send a larger vehicle to pick you up.","summary":"#Person2# will send a larger vehicle to fit in #Person1#'s four large suitcases.","topic":"vehicle"}
{"fname":"train_9831","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ah, Oh! Are you hurt?\n#Person2#: I don't think so. I'm just shaken up a little.\n#Person1#: Maybe I'd better call an ambulance.\n#Person2#: No, don't bother. I think I'm OK.\n#Person1#: Are you sure?\n#Person2#: Yes, it's OK.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# not bother to call an ambulance.","topic":"hurt"}
{"fname":"train_9832","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hope we could offer the most favorable terms.\n#Person2#: I am sure you will find our prices are most competitive. Here is our offer. All the prices on the list are firm. If your order is a sizeable one, we could reconsider our prices.\n#Person1#: Good. Is there any commission included? We are commission agents.\n#Person2#: As a rule, we don't allow any commission. However, as an encouragement for businesses, we will allow you a 3 % commission.\n#Person1#: Ok. How about the earliest possible shipment?\n#Person2#: By the coming September.\n#Person1#: Could you make an offer on FOB basis?\n#Person2#: Certainly!","summary":"#Person2#'ll allow #Person1# a 3% commission and make an offer on FOB basis. The earliest shipment will be by September.","topic":"business"}
{"fname":"train_9833","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I was wondering how I'd go about getting a credit card.\n#Person2#: Certainly, Sir. You do have a Current Account with us right?\n#Person1#: Oh, no, I'm afraid I don't. Is that necessary?\n#Person2#: Yes, Sir. In order to get a credit card with us, you'll need to open a Current Account here. Could you please fill out this form with your relevant details?\n#Person1#: That's done. Do you need to see any credentials?\n#Person2#: Yes, a passport will be fine.\n#Person1#: I don't have my passport on me at the moment. I'll just pop back to my office and pick it up.\n#Person2#: That's fine, Sir. We'll see you again a little later.","summary":"#Person2# needs to see #Person1#'s credentials to get a credit card for #Person1#, and #Person1#'ll go back to pick up the passport.","topic":"credit card"}
{"fname":"train_9834","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is Mary. I just want to let you know that we made an offer to you. The salary is 3, 000 yuan a month, I e-mailed the offer to you as well. You can let me know within a week if you accept the offer.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I'll go through it and tell you.\n#Person1#: We hope you get on board with us, Please let me know as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: I will. Thank you for all.","summary":"Mary informs #Person2# of an offer. #Person2#'ll go through it and tell Mary.","topic":"offer"}
{"fname":"train_9835","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam, can I take your order now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have a roast chicken leg.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: No.\n#Person1#: How about drink?\n#Person2#: No, enough.\n#Person1#: Please wait a moment.\n#Person2#: Waiter, come back.\n#Person1#: OK. What's up, Madam?\n#Person2#: It's not too salty.\n#Person1#: OK.\n#Person2#: Waiter, come back again.\n#Person1#: Yes, anything wrong?\n#Person2#: Not too rare.\n#Person1#: Yes, I see.\n#Person2#: Why do you come back again?\n#Person1#: There's a question I want to ask you.\n#Person2#: What's that?\n#Person1#: Which leg do you want to have, right leg or left one?\n#Person2#: Thanks, thanks a lot and thanks a million.\n#Person1#: Why do you say so many thanks?\n#Person2#: I can't forget about this when next time.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order a roast chicken leg. #Person2# is picky and asks #Person1# to come back several times to solve problems.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_9836","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could I get some beef?\n#Person2#: What kind of beef would you like to get?\n#Person1#: Ground beef would be fine.\n#Person2#: How many pounds would you like?\n#Person1#: Four pounds is enough.\n#Person2#: What kind of ground beef do you want?\n#Person1#: I'm going to need extra lean ground beef.\n#Person2#: I can get that for you.\n#Person1#: Thanks so much.\n#Person2#: You're welcome, Let me go wrap the ground beef up for you.\n#Person1#: Thanks for everything.","summary":"#Person1# needs four pounds of ground beef, and #Person2# wrap them up for #Person1#.","topic":"beef"}
{"fname":"train_9837","dialogue":"#Person1#: This is the Pan-American Club. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes. I believe you have a luncheon meeting this coming Wednesday. Could you give me some more information about that?\n#Person1#: Yes, of course. The guest speaker is Professor David of a University, and he'll be lecturing about The impact of the Oil Crisis on Latin America.\n#Person2#: Mmm, that sounds very interesting.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# for some more information about the luncheon meeting.","topic":"luncheon meeting"}
{"fname":"train_9838","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can I help you?\n#Person2#: I'm here for a facial. I made an appointment over the phone for 3:30 today.\n#Person1#: What's your name?\n#Person2#: Addison.\n#Person1#: Ok. Which facial would you like? We have five different kinds of facials.\n#Person2#: Which would you recommend?\n#Person1#: Well, since it's summer and it looks like you've had quite a bit of sun, I'd recommend our summer special. It's especially suited for individuals with sensitive skin.\n#Person2#: What does it include?\n#Person1#: The facial will start with a thorough cleansing.\n#Person2#: Does it include a facial mask and a massage?\n#Person1#: Yes. The stimulation mask promotes blood flow and will firm up the skin. You can also choose to either get a hand or back massage as well.\n#Person2#: Will you exfoliate the skin as well?\n#Person1#: Yes. We'll also apply some of our special day cream that will moisturize our skin and protect it from the sun.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll have that one then.\n#Person1#: Ok, just follow me.","summary":"#Person2# comes to #Person1# for a facial. #Person1# recommends their summer special and explains what it includes. #Person2# thinks it's great and will have that one.","topic":"facial"}
{"fname":"train_9839","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to Adventure Tours. How may I help you?\n#Person2#: I want to book a tour with adventure sports.\n#Person1#: Excellent! Our company has more than ten years of experience in the adventure tourism and sports field. Let me show you some options. This is our most popular choice, our river guides will take you\n#Person2#: I don't really think I'm ready to throw myself down a river full of jagged rocks in a rubber boat or go up in the air in a wicker basket held up by an oversize balloon. What else do you have?\n#Person1#: Well, in that case, we can take you hang gliding with one of our experienced instructors. It's the closest you can get to flying.\n#Person2#: What? You mean strap myself to a flimsy kite? No, thank you! Next!\n#Person1#: Mmm. OK. Well, why don't you tell me a little bit more about what you would like? We have everything from mountain biking, to rock climbing to street luge.\n#Person2#: I'm thinking something exciting but safer.\n#Person1#: I have the perfect option, this package will take you on a hiking trip through the Himalayas for three days and afterwards there's a dog sledding journey!\n#Person2#: That's more like it!","summary":"#Person2# wants to book a tour with adventure sports. #Person1# introduces some options, but #Person2# prefers something exciting but safer. Then #Person1# recommends a package will take #Person2# on a hiking trip through the Himalayas, and #Person2# likes it.","topic":"tour"}
{"fname":"train_9840","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, I want to send this parcel to Taiwan.\n#Person2#: Airmail or surface mail?\n#Person1#: How long would surface mail take, compared with airmail?\n#Person2#: Oh, anything up to 3 or 4 months for surface mail. It depends on the sailing of the ships. Airmail would only take 1 to 2 weeks.\n#Person1#: How much would this parcel cost me by airmail?\n#Person2#: Just let me weigh it for you. That's 2 lb. and 6 oz. That's be $  10.\n#Person1#: Thanks. That'll be OK.","summary":"#Person1# wants to send a parcel to Taiwan by airmail. #Person2# charges for $ 10.","topic":"mail"}
{"fname":"train_9841","dialogue":"#Person1#: Is Stanley still singing that Elvis song? He's really hogging the mic!\n#Person2#: If I hear Love Me Tender one more time, I think I'll go crazy!\n#Person1#: He sounds like a sick cow!\n#Person2#: Can we adjust the pitch a little? Maybe he'll sound better in a higher key.\n#Person1#: I already tried that. Nothing seems to help.\n#Person2#: Hey! Where are you going. . . ?\n#Person1#: Coing out for a walk.","summary":"#Person2# suggests adjusting the pitch, and Stanley'll sound better, but #Person1# says it's no help.","topic":"singing horribly"}
{"fname":"train_9842","dialogue":"#Person1#: What qualities do you think a business manager should possess?\n#Person2#: Creativity, the ability to organize, the entrepreneur's spirit, comprehensive knowledge of human studies, ability of gathering information, expert competence of communication and deep professional skills.\n#Person1#: If a client complains about the service of your department, what will you do?\n#Person2#: If I'm in the service center. I'll listen to the client patiently, and accept the criticism objectively. Then I will have the claim reasonably settled.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# the qualities a business manager should possess. #Person2# lists some.","topic":"business manager"}
{"fname":"train_9843","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you been to the new shopping mall that just opened last month?\n#Person2#: Not yet. I saw a billboard ad for it last week.\n#Person1#: I saw a lot of ads on the train. I really want to go!\n#Person2#: You like shopping? Perhaps we can go together then.\n#Person1#: OK! Could you give me a ride in your car?\n#Person2#: Sure.\n#Person1#: I can't wait! The advertising has been so persuasive.\n#Person2#: I know!\n#Person1#: I guess it's had a strong effect on us!\n#Person2#: Ha! You're right.","summary":"#Person1# wants to go to the new shopping mall. #Person2# will give #Person1# a ride.","topic":"new shopping mall"}
{"fname":"train_9844","dialogue":"#Person1#: How can you be late again? You are always getting up late.\n#Person2#: But this morning, I got up at six o'clock.\n#Person1#: You are not telling the truth! It only takes one hour to go from your home to school. But look at your watch, it's 8:30 now.\n#Person2#: But today the traffic jam took me one and a half hours to get through.","summary":"#Person2#'s late again and explains to #Person1# it's due to the traffic jam.","topic":"late"}
{"fname":"train_9845","dialogue":"#Person1#: Who knows the answer to the problem on the board? Anyone? Yes, Melanie?\n#Person2#: Mr. Brooks, can I have a bathroom pass? I really have to go.\n#Person1#: Melanie, you're supposed to take care of these things before class starts. Can't you read the sign on the wall?\n#Person2#: I know, Mr. Brooks.\n#Person1#: I'll tell you what, Melanie. If you give me the correct answer, I'll let you go.\n#Person2#: Fine...the correct answer is 34, I think.\n#Person1#: OK. Just please be back as soon as you can.","summary":"Mr. Brooks asks Melanie to give the correct answer. She answers and is permitted to go to the bathroom.","topic":"bathroom"}
{"fname":"train_9846","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tongtong, have you finished your homework? We are going to meet your father at the station.\n#Person2#: I'm busy doing it. My teacher has told us to hand it in tomorrow morning. Just a moment, I will finish it soon.","summary":"Tongtong tells #Person1# Tongtong'll finish the homework soon.","topic":"homework"}
{"fname":"train_9847","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Brown. How are you?\n#Person2#: Fine, thanks, Mrs. Downs. How is your boy, Mike?\n#Person1#: He is a bit tired. You know, he goes to school at eight o'clock every morning. He doesn't get home until after four. Then he does his homework after tea. It often takes him a couple of hours to finish it.\n#Person2#: Poor boy. They work hard at school nowadays, don't they? Does he like it?\n#Person1#: You mean the school? Yes, he does. He likes his teachers and classmates.\n#Person2#: Does he go to school by bus?\n#Person1#: No, he walks. He likes walking. He meets some of his friends at the corner and they go together.\n#Person2#: What does he do when it rains?\n#Person1#: My husband takes him in the car. He passes the school on the way to the office.","summary":"Mr. Brown and Mrs. Downs are talking about Mike. Mike works hard at school and likes the school.","topic":"son"}
{"fname":"train_9848","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mike, there's not much left in the refrigerator.\n#Person2#: Well, I might be able to pick up a few things after work, but I have to be back rather late today.\n#Person1#: In that case, we'll make do with a meal out at McDonald's.","summary":"#Person1# and Mike will eat at McDonald's.","topic":"food"}
{"fname":"train_9849","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me. Are you waiting to buy today's film tickets?\n#Person2#: Yes, I am. So are all these people in front of me.\n#Person1#: Have you been here long?\n#Person2#: About 45 minutes. I've moved forward a total about 3 feet.\n#Person1#: Oh...\n#Person2#: Not at all. A young couple who have been waited for one hour ahead of me finally gave up and left.\n#Person1#: Does anyone know what caused the delay?\n#Person2#: There are just not enough people selling tickets this afternoon.\n#Person1#: I guess I should have come before lunch.\n#Person2#: Maybe you would meet the same thing because many people have been looking forward to it for a long time.\n#Person1#: Maybe it's true.","summary":"#Person2#'s waiting to buy film tickets. #Person1# asks #Person2# how long #Person2# has waited, and #Person2# explains the reason that causes the delay.","topic":"film tickets"}
{"fname":"train_9850","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Madam, can I take your order now? \n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to have a roast chicken leg. \n#Person1#: Anything else? \n#Person2#: No. \n#Person1#: How about drink? \n#Person2#: No, enough. \n#Person1#: Please wait a moment. \n#Person2#: Waiter, come back. \n#Person1#: OK. What's up, Madam? \n#Person2#: It's not too salty. \n#Person1#: OK. \n#Person2#: Waiter, come back again. \n#Person1#: Yes, anything wrong? \n#Person2#: Not too rare. \n#Person1#: Yes, I see. \n#Person2#: Why do you come back again? \n#Person1#: There's a question I want to ask you. \n#Person2#: What's that? \n#Person1#: Which leg do you want to have, right leg or left one? \n#Person2#: Thanks, thanks a lot and thanks a million. \n#Person1#: Why do you say so many thanks? \n#Person2#: I can't forget about this when next time. ","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order a roast chicken leg. #Person2# is picky and asks #Person1# to come back several times to solve problems.","topic":"order"}
{"fname":"train_9851","dialogue":"#Person1#: How should we commemorate the centenary of the founding of the university? We have been given quite a large budget to pay for some events. \n#Person2#: We should certainly hold a big party for the professors and students. We could have a firework display. \n#Person1#: Do you think that we should invite alumni and former professors? \n#Person2#: If we do, too many people might attend. Perhaps we should invited all of them, but make a small charge to attend. \n#Person1#: Good idea. We should also hold a series of presentations. We could have presentations on the history of the university, the courses we offer, and our links with other universities. \n#Person2#: Good idea! I think we could also have presentations by former students on how their experience here helped them in their lives. \n#Person1#: We could have another on the successes of graduates from here. \n#Person2#: I think that we could also produce some merchandise for the centenary-you know, T-shirts, mugs, plates, pens, and things like that. \n#Person1#: That's an excellent idea. Hopefully, we would be able to make a profit! A few professors and students are writing a book on the history of the university. \n#Person2#: I'm looking forward to reading that. We could have book signings by famous professors an alumni. \n#Person1#: A group of students from the art and music faculty are producing a short film. \n#Person2#: I'm sure that will be very popular. . OK, let's think about how we can put these ideas into practice. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are discussing how to commemorate the centenary of the founding of the university. They put up some ideas of holding a big party, inviting alumni and former professors, holding a series of presentations, and producing some merchandise.","topic":"centenary"}
{"fname":"train_9852","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you hear the news? \n#Person2#: What happened? \n#Person1#: Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week. \n#Person2#: She did? Why didn't anyone tell me? \n#Person1#: I would've thought that somebody would have told you. \n#Person2#: No, I had no idea. \n#Person1#: Well, she did, her baby was 8 pounds 6 ounces. \n#Person2#: Oh my God, that's great! \n#Person1#: Are you going to go and visit her and the baby? \n#Person2#: I think that I might. \n#Person1#: Good! I just thought I'd let you know. \n#Person2#: Thanks for telling me. ","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# their cousin went into labor and had her baby. #Person2# plans to have a visit.","topic":"baby"}
{"fname":"train_9853","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'd like to buy a bottle of Centrum, a dozen tooth brushes, some baby's wipes, and a small bottle of aspirin. \n#Person2#: Centrum? We have bottles of thirty and one hundred tablets. Which kind do you want? \n#Person1#: Give me one bottle of one hundred tablets. \n#Person2#: And what kind of toothbrushes would you like? \n#Person1#: Can I have a look at them? \n#Person2#: Sure. This brand is supposed to be very good, but they're expensive. Those are new products. They come in several colors and sizes. There is also hard, soft, and medium. \n#Person1#: Are they cheaper? \n#Person2#: This one is 10 % off. That one has no reduction, but you can get a free tube of toothpaste with six toothbrushes. \n#Person1#: So if I buy a dozen, I'll get two free tubes of toothpaste? \n#Person2#: That's right. \n#Person1#: Good. I 'll take a dozen of them then. \n#Person2#: And here is your aspirin. What else did you say you want? \n#Person1#: Baby's wipes. Johnson's. \n#Person2#: Anything else? \n#Person1#: Well, actually I'd like to buy some vitamins for my son. He's five months old. Can you suggest any? \n#Person2#: Sure. Here you are. This one is excellent. Just mix one drop of it with milk. \n#Person1#: Thanks. That'll be all. ","summary":"#Person1# buys a bottle of Centrum, a dozen toothbrushes, some baby's wipes, a small bottle of aspirin, and an excellent vitamin that #Person2# suggests is suitable for #Person1#'s son from #Person2#.","topic":"shopping"}
{"fname":"train_9854","dialogue":"#Person1#: What seems to be the problem? \n#Person2#: Your secretary seems to think she is being harassed. \n#Person1#: What? You've got to be kidding me! \n#Person2#: I wish I were, but i am deadly serious. She said you invited her to dinner last week. \n#Person1#: Of course I did. As recongnition for a job well done. Once a month I invite the most productive employee to dinner. \n#Person2#: Well, there is no problem there. But she seemed to think that you were angry when she refused, and that your motives are personal and not professional. \n#Person1#: I think she's misinterpreted my intentions. What happens now? \n#Person2#: Our harassment policy requires that we have a meeting with the HR manager and Miss Brown. It's quite serious. You could be reprimanded, or even fired if we find evidence that you were pressurin \n#Person1#: I understand that. But I hope that we can get to the bottom fo this and show Miss Brown that she misunderstood my reaction. \n#Person2#: That's the purpose of the meeting. Sometimes a mediated conversation will straighten things out, and a little discussion and apology can calm the waters. ","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that Miss Brown thinks she is being harassed by #Person1#. #Person1# is astonished and explains the fact. #Person2# says they will have a meeting to straighten things out.","topic":"harassment"}
{"fname":"train_9855","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm not a Christian. I just want to know why Americans believe that sort of thing. \n#Person2#: Believe what? \n#Person1#: You know... like, say God is the creator of the universe, the Bible, and Jesus Christ. . . \n#Person3#: You don't believe that? Everyone interprets the Bible in a different way. To some people, the Gospel is a source of much comfort. \n#Person1#: What do you believe, John? Are you Christian? \n#Person3#: To tell you the truth, I don't know if I'm a Christian or not. Christians don't often share the same belief. But I believe that we all possess, by the grace of God, the potential to create fantastic changes on this earth. \n#Person1#: Do you believe that one religion is better than another? \n#Person3#: No, all religions are essentially based on the same ideals, so no one is really better. \n#Person1#: Do you go to church regularly? \n#Person3#: When I'm home in the States, I go, but not in China. ","summary":"#Person1# wants to know why Americans believe in God. John doesn't know if he's a Christian or not but believes they all possess the potential to create fantastic changes on this earth.","topic":"Christian"}
{"fname":"train_9856","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've brought some potato chips. Would you like some, Jack? \n#Person2#: Yes. I'd like to swap some of my peanuts for your chips. \n#Person1#: That'll be fine. Thanks. \n#Person2#: Do you have any ketchup? \n#Person1#: I forgot to bring it, but maybe Mary has some. Let's go and ask her. ","summary":"Jack exchanges his peanuts with #Person1#'s chips.","topic":"potato chips"}
{"fname":"train_9857","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have all types of seafood here? \n#Person2#: Yes, Sir, the specialty of our restaurant is the seafood. \n#Person1#: What do you recommend? \n#Person2#: Perhaps you would like some sole. Many guests like it very much. \n#Person1#: OK, we will try it. \n#Person2#: Any drinks? \n#Person1#: Two bottles of white wine, please. ","summary":"#Person1# wants some seafood, and #Person2# recommends some sole.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_9858","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello.\n#Person2#: This is Jim Evans from the Market Research Company. May I ask you a few questions?\n#Person1#: Oh, I suppose.\n#Person2#: Do you read any newspapers and if so, which ones?\n#Person1#: I read the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.\n#Person2#: About how many hours a week do you read newspapers then?\n#Person1#: Oh, about 2 or 3.\n#Person2#: OK. Now, do you read books regularly and if so, what type?\n#Person1#: Well, novels are my favorite. But to tell you the truth, I haven't read one in quite a while. I'm taking a class at night, so the only books I've been reading lately, our textbooks.\n#Person2#: And how long do you spend a week reading textbooks?\n#Person1#: Not enough. I guess 7 or 8 hours.\n#Person2#: Thanks for your help.\n#Person1#: You're welcome.","summary":"Jim Evans from the Market Research Company calls #Person1# to ask some questions about reading. #Person1# reads newspapers, and textbooks regularly, and novels are #Person1#'s favorite.","topic":"newspapers"}
{"fname":"train_9859","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jay, how were your New Year's celebrations?\n#Person2#: I celebrated with my host family, since I didn't go home. It's a long way from here to Beijing.\n#Person1#: Did you have a good time with your host family?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it was fun sharing our stories. What did you do to celebrate New Years?\n#Person1#: Each family is different, I think. But one of my family traditions is the Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade.\n#Person2#: Wait, what's the Rose Bowl? And what's the Rose Parade?\n#Person1#: Well, the Rose Bowl is an annual american college football game, usually played on January first. The Rose Parade is held on the same day unless New Year falls on a Sunday.\n#Person2#: Then, anything fun?\n#Person1#: It includes flower covered floats. There are also marching bands. It's really cool.","summary":"Jay celebrated New Year with his host family. #Person1# introduces #Person1#'s family traditions named the Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade to Jay.","topic":"New Year"}
{"fname":"train_9860","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, it's already 10:30 now. I haven't finished my homework yet.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. The clock on the wall is 20 minutes fast.\n#Person1#: Great. Please tell Alice to wait for me till 11 o'clock.\n#Person2#: Where are you going?\n#Person1#: We're going to Sally's birthday party.\n#Person2#: When will it be?\n#Person1#: It will be at about 12 o'clock in the rose restaurant.","summary":"#Person1# thinks it's 10:30, but #Person2# says the clock is 20 minutes fast.","topic":"time"}
{"fname":"train_9861","dialogue":"#Person1#: Was that telephone ringing?\n#Person2#: I didn't hear anything.\n#Person1#: I thought I heard it ring two or three times.\n#Person2#: Sometimes when the windows are open, you can hear our neighbors phone.\n#Person1#: Well, I'm expecting an important phone call and I don't want to miss it.\n#Person2#: Is it anything I should know about?\n#Person1#: Not really. It has something to do with work and doesn't really affect us here at home.\n#Person2#: Well, why don't you go ahead and do what you want to do outside? I'll call you if the phone rings.\n#Person1#: Thanks, I think I will. I've been waiting so long now. I'm getting nervous. I need to breathe in some fresh air.","summary":"#Person1#'s expecting an important phone call. #Person2# suggests #Person1# go outside, and #Person2# will call #Person1# if the phone rings.","topic":"telephone"}
{"fname":"train_9862","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. Dick. Does the recommendation of the university play an important role?\n#Person2#: Yes. In fact, the recommendation letter written by the university is an indirect self-recommendation. In the long period of cooperation, the university has established good relationship with the companies or organizations, they trust each other well. If your university recommends you, you can be approved more easily.\n#Person1#: But I find that most of the recommendation letters written by universities are the same. So I doubt its authority.\n#Person2#: More and more persons have the same discoveries since most universities do that in order to save energy. If your university also does like this, you can look for other methods, because such kinds of recommendations say nothing for you.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me whether or not I send out my resume with it?\n#Person2#: It depends. If it has something special or useful, I suggest you send it out.","summary":"Mr. Dick thinks the recommendation letters written by universities play an important role, but if #Person1#'s university gives students the same recommendation letters, it might be useless. He suggests #Person1# send out #Person1#'s resume with it if it is useful.","topic":"recommendation of university"}
{"fname":"train_9863","dialogue":"#Person1#: I take care of the letters. I may read, sort out and organize incoming mails.\n#Person2#: So you have to open all the envelopes.\n#Person1#: Yes, except the personal mail. And I also need to prepare the materials for posting and check the e-mail box regularly.\n#Person2#: Do you need to file copies of the letters before sending them?\n#Person1#: Yes, and I check all the e-mails for Mr. Thomas.\n#Person2#: I take care of the letters. I may read, sort out and organize incoming mails.\n#Person1#: So you have to open all the envelopes.\n#Person2#: Yes, except the personal mail. And I also need to prepare the materials for posting and check the e-mail box regularly.\n#Person1#: Do you need to file copies of the letters before sending them?\n#Person2#: Yes, and I check all the e-mails for Mr. Thomas.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# #Person1# takes care of letters except for the personal mail, prepares the materials for posting, and checks the e-mail box regularly.","topic":"letters"}
{"fname":"train_9864","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you like some more coffee?\n#Person2#: No thanks. I'm full. We need to find our waitress and get our bill.\n#Person1#: Good luck finding the waitress!\n#Person2#: The service this evening has kind of sucked. Is that our server over there?\n#Person1#: I'll go get the check, since our server doesn't seem to be headed this way.\n#Person2#: Good. I'll just stay here until you get back.\n#Person1#: So the total is $ 36.00 for our dinner.\n#Person2#: How much of a tip do you think our waitress deserves?\n#Person1#: I wonder if no tip would be appropriate in light of the service.\n#Person2#: I kind of feel the same way, but they may have just been really short-staffed tonight.\n#Person1#: I think that we should leave 10 %.\n#Person2#: $ 3.60 will be the right amount for the tip.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the service this evening has kind of sucked but they still leave 10% for the tip.","topic":"service"}
{"fname":"train_9865","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now?\n#Person2#: As I have some administrative experience from my last job, I may use my organizational and planning skills in the future.\n#Person1#: How do you plan to accomplish this?\n#Person2#: By doing everything necessary and for further study.\n#Person1#: How long would you like to stay with this company?\n#Person2#: How long I will stay with the company depends on whether the company and I are satisfied with each other.\n#Person1#: What do you think of this industry's outlook in five years?\n#Person2#: I do believe this industry will be developed rapidly in 5 years time.","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# about #Person2#'s career plan five years from now and #Person2#'s opinion on this industry's outlook in five years.","topic":"future plan"}
{"fname":"train_9866","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are redecorating and I'm going to add some things.\n#Person2#: Well, I'll be glad to help you out. We can deliver what you need to your office.\n#Person1#: Shall we meet at 1:15 this Thursday? We definitely need some new filing cabinets and at least one desk unit.\n#Person2#: Fine, I'll bring both our office furniture and equipment catalogs on Thursday.","summary":"#Person1# is redecorating and wants to add some things. #Person2# offers #Person2#'s help.","topic":"redecorating"}
{"fname":"train_9867","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a nice day!\n#Person2#: yes. How about going out and enjoying the sunshine on the grass?\n#Person1#: great, let's go!\n#Person2#: hey, darling, I think I might have a little heatstroke from being in the sun all day. I was so relaxed. It felt as if I were in another world.\n#Person1#: exactly. You know, the sunshine and wind remind me of our honeymoon. You remember? The island, the sound of the waves, the salty sea air and the sunshine...\n#Person2#: yes, it was wonderful but it's already been a year. How time flies!\n#Person1#: why not go again to celebrate out one-year anniversary? We can go to the same beach, stay in the same hotel and enjoy a dinner in the same restaurant.\n#Person2#: are you kidding? Can you afford it? Do you think we can get a room on such short notice?\n#Person1#: never mind that, I'll take care of it. Are you available next week?\n#Person2#: yeah, I think so.\n#Person1#: ok. I'll make the arrangements. It will be great.\n#Person2#: wonderful! I'll start packing our suitcases.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are going out and enjoying the sunshine on the grass, which reminds them of their honeymoon. They decide to go again to celebrate their one-year anniversary next week.","topic":"one-year anniversary"}
{"fname":"train_9868","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I would like to purchase a one way ticket to Brussels, please.\n#Person2#: Certainly sir, this is our train schedule. We have an express train departing every morning and an overnight train that departs at nine pm.\n#Person1#: How long does it take to get there?\n#Person2#: About twelve hours. We currently have tickets available only for first class on the express train. If you'd like, you can choose a sleeper on the overnight train which is a bit less expensive.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I think that is the best option. Do you serve food on the train? Twelve hours is such a long time!\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. There is a dining car towards the front of the train where they serve meals at all times. We do provide complimentary water and coffee for all of our passengers.\n#Person1#: Great! I'll take it.\n#Person2#: Here you are sir. Your train leaves from platform number nine at nine on the dot. Remember to be here at least thirty minutes before your scheduled departure time or else you might miss your train!\n#Person1#: I understand. Thank you very much!\n#Person2#: Have a great trip.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy a one-way ticket to Brussels. #Person2# helps #Person1# to buy a sleeper on the overnight train and asks #Person1# to be here at least 30 minutes before the departure time.","topic":"train ticket"}
{"fname":"train_9869","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you want a cigarette?\n#Person2#: No, thank you. I've given up, you know.\n#Person1#: You don't mind if I have one.\n#Person2#: Well, all tight. But you know, smoking does do harm to your health.\n#Person1#: Yes, you are right.\n#Person2#: Why don't you try and give it up?\n#Person1#: I've tried to give up smoking several times, but it's no use.","summary":"#Person2# has given up smoking and advises #Person1# to give it up too. #Person1# has tried but it's no use.","topic":"quit smoking"}
{"fname":"train_9870","dialogue":"#Person1#: The company is selecting three employees to attend the marketing seminar next month. Did you put your name in for it?\n#Person2#: No, I don't really care too much for seminars. . . I find them to be either boring ot useless. I mean, how much can you really learn in one afternoon?\n#Person1#: It's not just about the things that you learn, you know. . . seminars are a really great opportunity to mingle and network with professionals in our industry from all over the nation. You can learn a few things, but more importantly, you rub shoulders with the business leaders and make contacts that could lead to potential sales or partnerships in the future. The social mixers are always more important than the seminars anyway.\n#Person2#: I'm still not too jazzed about going. . . I feel kind of awkward in those cocktail party situations.\n#Person1#: Well, what if I told you the seminar is going to be held in Hawaii? Does that perk your interest?\n#Person2#: Now you're talking.","summary":"#Person2# thinks going to the seminar is either boring or useless even though #Person1# talks about its advantages. #Person2# becomes interested when hearing that it is going to be held in Hawaii.","topic":"seminar"}
{"fname":"train_9871","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have much experience with kids?\n#Person2#: Yes. I have three sons. Actually I also have a grandson.\n#Person1#: To tell you the truth, sometimes I regret having a baby so early. I have been making so many sacrifices just because my husband insisted on keeping the baby.\n#Person2#: I understand. I was in your position before. At that time I couldn't depend on anyone taking care of the children for me. My husband seldom stayed at home.\n#Person1#: What about your mother? Did she help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, she did a little. But you see, Americans are different from Chinese. You can't depend on your own mother to be a full-time babysitter. She could baby-sit only once or twice a week. That's it. I had to care for them most of the time.\n#Person1#: I see. So if my little family goes to America, I would end up taking care of my child all the time. My husband would have to make the bread for us. I just don't know how I would get some education and be able to get a job some day.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. You can take night classes. I did that when I had kids. And soon your child will be old enough to attend kindergarten. Then you could find a job and work.\n#Person1#: Sounds not so easy to me. When that happens, I will be too old to learn.\n#Person2#: No. You see, I went back to school to get my Master's Degree when I was in my thirties. You won't be older than that.","summary":"#Person1# sometimes regrets having a baby so early. #Person2# understands #Person1# because #Person2# was in #Person1#'s position before. #Person1# is worried that #Person1# would end up taking care of the child all the time. #Person2# advises #Person1# to take night classes and find a job after #Person1#'s child attends kindergarten.","topic":"have a baby"}
{"fname":"train_9872","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Dick, how about getting some coffee for tonight?\n#Person2#: Coffee? I don't honestly like that kind of stuff.\n#Person1#: Come on, you can at least try a little, besides your cigarette.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with that? Cigarette is the thing I go crazy for.\n#Person1#: Not for me, Dick.","summary":"#Person1# invites Dick to get some coffee but Dick only wants cigarettes.","topic":"cigarette"}
{"fname":"train_9873","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mr. : Are you Mary Lin?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: Mr. : I'm Mr. Rogers, your homeroom teacher.\n#Person2#: Where should I sit?\n#Person1#: Mr. : Why don't you sit behind Brad?\n#Person2#: Who's Brad?\n#Person1#: Mr. : He's that guy in the blue shirt.\n#Person2#: When does the first period begin, by the way?\n#Person1#: Mr. : As soon as the bell rings after the morning announcement.","summary":"Mr. Rogers asks Mary Lin to sit behind Brad and says the first period will begin when the bell rings.","topic":"homeroom teacher"}
{"fname":"train_9874","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mike. What are you doing tonight?\n#Person2#: Nothing planned. How about you?\n#Person1#: Work is kicking my ass. I'm so stressed. Let's go grab a drink.\n#Person2#: I'm always up for a drink. To tell you the truth, it's been quite stressful here too.\n#Person1#: I say we get drunk tonight. I don't want to think about all this stuff.\n#Person2#: But we have to work tomorrow.\n#Person1#: We won't stay out too late. I just need to forget about work.\n#Person2#: I hear ya. Let's do it.","summary":"#Person1# invites Mike to grab a drink and promises not to stay out too late. Mike agrees.","topic":"grab a drink"}
{"fname":"train_9875","dialogue":"#Person1#: I just got a telegram from Margaret and Greg.\n#Person2#: Are they coming to Chicago again?\n#Person1#: Yes. They're coming the beginning of August.\n#Person2#: Oh, good! We can all get together again.\n#Person1#: I'm glad they're coming in August. Maybe Greg and I can play some golf or get tickets to a baseball game.\n#Person2#: And Margaret and I can take the dog and go jogging in the park.\n#Person1#: Remember the garden party they gave when we were in England?\n#Person2#: Oh, yes. We all sat on the grass, and Margaret played the guitar and sang Greek songs.\n#Person1#: I had a great time. It'll be good to see them again.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are glad to know that Margaret and Greg are coming to Chicago in August.","topic":"come to Chicago"}
{"fname":"train_9876","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you have s second?\n#Person2#: Sure. What do you want?\n#Person1#: I want to tell you I've put in my notice.\n#Person2#: Really? Why?\n#Person1#: I've been thinking about this for several months, well before the Spring Festival holidays.\n#Person2#: And the holidays provided you a chance to think over all this and make a decision?\n#Person1#: Yeah, after receiving my yearly bouns, I want to search out better opportunities in the spring job market. I've been working in the company for nearly a year and a half and I still haven't received a pay rise. It's unfair.\n#Person2#: Absolutely. With your expertise and experience, you're clearly working below your pay grade.\n#Person1#: That's exactly why I decided to quit the job and find a new one.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that #Person1# hasn't received a pay rise so #Person1# decided to quit the job and find a new one.","topic":"new job"}
{"fname":"train_9877","dialogue":"#Person1#: So Kim, have you ever had anything stolen?\n#Person2#: Stolen? No, why?\n#Person1#: My uncle just had his motorcycle stolen a few nights ago. I was just thinking about how clever criminals are these days.\n#Person2#: Criminals are clever? They're only successful when people are careless.\n#Person1#: I don't know. The ones who stole my uncle's motorcycle were pretty good.\n#Person2#: If your uncle had an alarm system, then it wouldn't have happened.\n#Person1#: He did. It was one of the best ones available. But that didn't stop them from disabling it. And on a crowded street too.\n#Person2#: Didn't anyone stop them?\n#Person1#: You would think that people would be smart enough to stop something like that. No one knew his motorcycle was being stolen. The thieves came in a truck and convinced everybody that my uncle was parked illegally and they were there to tow it away.\n#Person2#: Wow, they were good. I guess criminals aren't that dumb after all.\n#Person1#: That's not the end. They were so good that they convinced a bystander to help them lift the motorcycle and put it in the truck.","summary":"Kim thinks criminals only succeed when people are careless. #Person1# persuades Kim that criminals are clever these days by telling Kim how #Person1#'s uncle's motorcycle was stolen.","topic":"stolen motorcycle"}
{"fname":"train_9878","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like a cheeseburger and a large order of French fries.\n#Person1#: Would you like anything to drink with that?\n#Person2#: Yes, a medium Coke.\n#Person1#: Will that be all?\n#Person2#: Yes.\n#Person1#: For here or to go?\n#Person2#: To go, please. ( The attendant hands the customer his order. )\n#Person1#: That'll be $ 4. 25. . . ( The customer gives her a 5 dollar bill. ). . . out of five. Here is your change, sir. Have a nice day.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# order a cheeseburger, French fries, and a Coke to go.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_9879","dialogue":"#Person1#: Okay, I want to change 22, 000.\n#Person2#: Could you please fill out this form?\n#Person1#: Okay, here you are. ( She hands the completed form and the money to the clerk. )\n#Person2#: Here's your $ 200.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to change 22,000 to $200.","topic":"change money"}
{"fname":"train_9880","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, I'm here to check in.\n#Person2#: Would you please fill out this registration 1 form?\n#Person1#: Thank you. . . Excuse me, sir. You forgot to fill in your visa number.\n#Person2#: Did I? Let me see that. . . Oh, sorry. . . here you are.","summary":"#Person2# helps #Person1# to check-in.","topic":"check in"}
{"fname":"train_9881","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm in 507, and I have a big problem.\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry. Kindly tell me what the problem is, sir.\n#Person1#: Everywhere I look, I see cockroaches.\n#Person2#: Perhaps you could look again, sir, to double-check.\n#Person1#: The next cockroach I see will be number ten.\n#Person2#: Mr. Sandals, I've worked here five years without seeing one cockroach.\n#Person1#: I've already suffered enough without listening anymore to you!\n#Person2#: You're right, sir. Please let me transfer you to my supervisor","summary":"Mr. Sandals complains about the cockroaches. #Person1# doesn't believe it and will transfer him to #Person1#'s supervisor.","topic":"complaints"}
{"fname":"train_9882","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am so sorry that I must be off now. My girlfriend told me I must arrive at her home in ten minutes or she will break up with me.\n#Person2#: She can cope with it. Don't be such a wimp!","summary":"#Person1# must be off to meet #Person1#'s girlfriend.","topic":"girlfriend"}
{"fname":"train_9883","dialogue":"#Person1#: When I was at school, I was quite good at track and field events. I was on the school team for the long jump, 100 and 200 meter sprints and the javelin.\n#Person2#: Really? I was quite good at the hurdles and the discus.\n#Person1#: I wish that I were good at the discus, but I could rarely throw it in the right direction! I was awful. With the hurdles, I could never jump over them!\n#Person2#: I thought you were good at the high jump!\n#Person1#: No, I was good at the long jump. I liked the sprints best.\n#Person2#: Did you ever win any competitions?\n#Person1#: I was regional champion for the 100 and 200 meters. I usually did well in the dong jump competitions, but I couldn't compete with kids from other schools in the javelin. How about you?\n#Person2#: I came second and third a few times in the regional championships, but I never won. Did you ever take part in the national championship for the sprinting events?\n#Person1#: Yes, I did, but I didn't do very well. I made the final in both events, but came last. At least I made the final. I was very pleased with that.","summary":"#Person1# was good at long jump, 100 and 200-meter sprints, and the javelin. #Person2# was good at the hurdles and the discus. They talk about their experiences in regional and national competitions.","topic":"sports"}
{"fname":"train_9884","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, that's why you'r here. My source for big TV sets overcharged me on the last shipment, so I need someone new. I wanted to meet you to see if we can work together. I think\n#Person2#: I agree.\n#Person1#: Fine, but before you agree, don't you need to know what you're agreeing to?\n#Person2#: I guess you're right. But like you said, you called me here to check me out. I've been doing the same.\n#Person1#: Ha, ha, ha! That's fair. How did I do?\n#Person2#: Quite good, actually. I'm pretty sure you're demanding, but fair and honest. I feel we can work together.\n#Person1#: Good, well, here's what I need from you. Are you ready?\n#Person2#: Shoot!\n#Person1#: Well, I know you work for someone else, but as your client, please, we have to get this straight between us. I'm your client, not your company. As your client, I expect you to be square with me at all times. Can you do that?\n#Person2#: I don't see a problem.\n#Person1#: Good! Do you have any questions?","summary":"#Person1#'s source for big TV sets overcharged #Person1# on the last shipment so #Person1# asks #Person2# if they can work together. #Person1# expects #Person2# to be square with #Person1# at all times. #Person2# agrees.","topic":"work together"}
{"fname":"train_9885","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you want to be?\n#Person2#: Dad, I haven't thought about it. I'm still young.\n#Person1#: Oh, honey, but you must know what your hobby is, right?\n#Person2#: I like playing the piano.\n#Person1#: Yes, you play the piano well. You could be a good pianist. That's good.","summary":"#Person2# likes playing the piano. #Person1# thinks #Person2# could be a pianist.","topic":"pianist"}
{"fname":"train_9886","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, what material is it?\n#Person2#: Rhaki. Do you want some?\n#Person1#: No, where are the cotton cloths?\n#Person2#: I will show you.\n#Person1#: What is the shrink rate after washing?\n#Person2#: Less than 5 %. It's quite durable.","summary":"#Person2# shows #Person1# the cotton cloths with a shrink rate of less than 5%.","topic":"cotton cloth"}
{"fname":"train_9887","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm interested in all kinds of your products, but this time I would like to order some fireworks and mosquito coil incense. Please quote us C. I. F. Rangoon.\n#Person2#: Please let us know the quantity required so that we can work out the premium and freight charges.\n#Person1#: I'm going to place a trial order for 1, 000 units of a dozen fireworks and 500 cartons of mosquito coil incense.\n#Person2#: All right. Here are our F. O. B. price lists. All the prices are subject to our final confirmation.\n#Person1#: Your price is reasonable but I wonder if you would give us a discount. You know for the products like yours we usually get 2 % or 3 % discount from European suppliers.\n#Person2#: We usually offer on a net basis only. Many of our clients have been doing very well on this quoted price.\n#Person1#: Discounts will more or less encourage us to make every effort to push sales of your products.\n#Person2#: The quantity you ordered is much smaller than those of others. If you can manage to boost it a bit, we'll consider giving you a better discount.\n#Person1#: As far as a trial order is concerned, the quantity is by no means small. And generally speaking, we like to profit from a trial order. I hope you'll be able to meet our requirements.\n#Person2#: Well, as this is the first deal between us, we agree to give you an one-percent discount as a special encouragement.\n#Person1#: 1 %? That's too low a rate. Could you see your way to increase it to 2 %? .\n#Person2#: I'm afraid we have really made a great concession, and could not go any further.\n#Person1#: It seems this is the only proposal for me to accept. I'll come again tomorrow to discuss it in detail.\n#Person2#: All right. See you tomorrow.","summary":"#Person1# is going to place a trial order for 1, 000 units of a dozen fireworks and 500 cartons of mosquito coil incense and asks for a discount. #Person2# agrees to give #Person1# a 1% discount as this is the first deal between them. They will discuss it in detail tomorrow.","topic":"deal"}
{"fname":"train_9888","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am sorry I am so late to work.\n#Person2#: What was the problem?\n#Person1#: I lost track of time.\n#Person2#: Things happen ; make sure it doesn't become a habit.\n#Person1#: OK, it won't happen again.\n#Person2#: All right, please take this message and call this client.\n#Person1#: OK, no problem.\n#Person2#: Now does everyone understand the diagram on the board?\n#Person1#: Yes, I understand the numbers.\n#Person2#: I will explain it again ; especially for those of you who arrived late.","summary":"#Person1# was late to work. #Person2# asks #Person1# not to do it again and will explain the diagram again.","topic":"arrive late"}
{"fname":"train_9889","dialogue":"#Person1#: My goodness! My silk dress is shrunk. How did you wash it?\n#Person2#: It was washed by washing machine.\n#Person1#: It should be handwashed with cold water. It's a common sense. Don't you know it?\n#Person2#: I'm so sorry. I have no idea of it. I washed silk dress the first time. I'll buy a new one for you or I'll give you money.\n#Person1#: That's all right. Please ask me if you don't know how to do something next time. You can keep the silk dress if you don't mind. I think it fits you.\n#Person2#: It's very nice of you. I'll try my best to do my job well.","summary":"#Person1#'s silk dress is shrunk because #Person2# doesn't know how to wash it. #Person1# forgives #Person2# and gives the dress to #Person2#.","topic":"silk dress"}
{"fname":"train_9890","dialogue":"#Person1#: Please take a seat.\n#Person2#: Thanks.\n#Person1#: Now what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm looking for a job.\n#Person1#: Fine, but first I need some information about you.\n#Person2#: What kind of information do you want?\n#Person1#: Well, first of all, your name. What's your surname?\n#Person2#: Wilson.\n#Person1#: And your other names?\n#Person2#: Steven Michael.\n#Person1#: Have you got your e-mail address?\n#Person2#: Yes, It's Henrylee@yahoo. com.\n#Person1#: How old are you?\n#Person2#: Twenty-one.\n#Person1#: Where were you Bron?\n#Person2#: In California.\n#Person1#: Are you married or single?\n#Person2#: I'm single.\n#Person1#: And what was your last job?\n#Person2#: I was an office boy.","summary":"Wilson is looking for a job and gives #Person1# some personal information.","topic":"look for job"}
{"fname":"train_9891","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do I get to the EDD?\n#Person2#: Actually, you do not need to go into the office to file a claim. You can do it over the phone or the Internet.\n#Person1#: Can I go in to look for a job at their office?\n#Person2#: That's a good decision. They have many good job search tools there.\n#Person1#: Is there an office near me?\n#Person2#: The Internet has a list of Employment Development Offices listed online.\n#Person1#: Do you know where the local office for this area is?\n#Person2#: Our office is over on Green Street, just west of the college.\n#Person1#: If I go there, will I be able to collect money right away?\n#Person2#: Everyone has a one-week waiting period before they can collect.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can look for a job at EDD's office and gives #Person1# the address of the local office for this area.","topic":"EDD"}
{"fname":"train_9892","dialogue":"#Person1#: My, it looks too queer!\n#Person2#: Yes, it is a queer drug, a tonic only available in China. Many ancient Chinese medicine journals have recorded that it can cure such ailments as night sweat, pain at loins and knees and anaemia. It has no side effect.\n#Person1#: Great! Will you please tell me how to take it?\n#Person2#: Yes, madam. Fill 3 or 5 pieces of Cordyceps into a cleaned and chopped open duck's head and cook with the whole duck. Or stew Cordyceps with chicken.\n#Person1#: That sounds very interesting!\n#Person2#: Please don't eat turnip and garlic when taking this medicine.\n#Person1#: Thank you very much.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# how to take the tonic that is only available in China and can cure ailments without side effects.","topic":"tonic"}
{"fname":"train_9893","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do I often have to work overtime?\n#Person2#: Yes, you have to work overtime a lot due to the editing job.\n#Person1#: Is there any extra pay for that?\n#Person2#: No, but we'll provide you with good businesses at the end of the year.","summary":"#Person1# has to work overtime a lot without extra pay.","topic":"work overtime"}
{"fname":"train_9894","dialogue":"#Person1#: I really can't stand the way Paul controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at the New Year's party, I just won't come.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry you feel that way, but my father insists that he come.","summary":"#Person1# won't come to the party if Paul will be there.","topic":"New Year's party"}
{"fname":"train_9895","dialogue":"#Person1#: Thanks for agreeing to this interview,Mrs. Rogers. My teacher wants me to interview someone who lived during the 1940s.\n#Person2#: Of course, Joey. What's your first question?\n#Person1#: Well,where were you living in 1940?\n#Person2#: In Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I was born and raised.\n#Person1#: Did you live with your family?\n#Person2#: Yes,with my parents and my younger brother. In 1943,I moved to Washington D. C. by myself. I got a job as a typist for a newspaper.\n#Person1#: What was D. C. like?\n#Person2#: It was an exciting time to be living there. I got my interest in politics from being in the nation's capital. When I moved to California,I went straight to Sacramento and got a job working for a state lawmaker.\n#Person1#: Were you in California when the war ended?\n#Person2#: No, I was still in D. C. I met my husband there, and we moved the following year, in 1946.\n#Person1#: How long did you work for the lawmaker?\n#Person2#: Well, I was a secretary for that politician for two years. Then I had my two girls and stayed home for a few years. But as soon as they were old enough, I ran for office myself.\n#Person1#: Really? Did you win?\n#Person2#: I did. I spent the next 20 years as a local politician.\n#Person1#: Wow. I've lived next door for years, and I didn't even know that!","summary":"Joey interviews Mrs. Rogers who lived during the 1940s. Mrs. Rogers lived in Minneapolis in 1940 with her family and moved to D.C. in 1943 and to California in 1946. She worked for a lawmaker for two years and ran for office herself when her daughters were old enough.","topic":"1940s"}
{"fname":"train_9896","dialogue":"#Person1#: Meg, I've just got us tickets to Singapore.\n#Person2#: So exciting, then when do we set off?\n#Person1#: The plane leaves tomorrow afternoon. So we set off for the airport at 11 am.\n#Person2#: So we leave at 11 am. Do we stop off anywhere on the way or is it a direct flight?\n#Person1#: Well, there aren't any direct flights, we can stop off in Hong Kong. So we can stop and spend two days there on our way to Singapore.\n#Person2#: Great. I always wanna go there. When do we get back?\n#Person1#: We'll return home in 10 days' time.\n#Person2#: Wow, wonderful, I just can't wait.","summary":"#Person1# and Meg will go to Singapore tomorrow. They will stop off in Hong Kong and return home in 10 days.","topic":" Singapore"}
{"fname":"train_9897","dialogue":"#Person1#: Mrs. Whinfield, thank you very much for allowing me to visit your wonderful garden. It really helps me a lot to write an article on Dorset gardens for our paper. Now I wonder if I could ask you a few questions.\n#Person2#: Yes, sure.\n#Person1#: Could you tell me when you became interested in gardening?\n#Person2#: Well, I was always interested in wild flowers and then in 1980 I read Margery Fish's book Cottage Garden Flowers, which is full of practical advice and personal opinions. But I was reading about plants that I didn't know, so I started to read as much as I could and get different writers' advice. I also used to visit Kew Gardens a lot. That was when we lived in Harrow, West London. I learned a lot from my visit. By the way, Dorset is one of England's three most beautiful towns, the other two being Wiltshire and Somerset. You must know what. I'm often invited to give talks to biology students in college.\n#Person1#: Yes, certainly. That's why I came here. Now what was your first garden like?\n#Person2#: It was a very tiny piece of land, which came with my house in Harrow, West London.\n#Person1#: Do you grow many plants yourself?\n#Person2#: I don't grow many plants from seeds. But I have several friends and we often give each other plants. My garden is a place which often reminds me of so many people through the plants they've given me.","summary":"#Person1# thanks Mrs. Whinfield for letting #Person1# visit her garden and asks her a few questions to write an article. Mrs. Whinfield tells #Person1# about when she became interested in gardening and what her first garden was like. She and her friends give each other plants.","topic":"garden"}
{"fname":"train_9898","dialogue":"#Person1#: Oh, hi, Fred! I didn't know whether to save you a place or not. Why are you so late?\n#Person1#: It's our maths teacher. She always keeps us in class until ten past ten.\n#Person2#: Doesn't she know that you're supposed to get out at ten?\n#Person1#: I guess so. But she never looks at her watch. She just keeps talking.\n#Person2#: Don't the students complain about it? I would say something.\n#Person1#: No. Everybody is too polite.\n#Person2#: Well, you could try and talk to her.\n#Person1#: Maybe. But I'm afraid she might feel hurt.\n#Person2#: Well,it all depends on how and when you say it. If you tell her about it in a friendly way when she's not busy, she might be thankful. She might even ask you to remind her of the time in the future.\n#Person1#: Really? That would be wonderful. Thanks for your advice.","summary":"Fred is late because his maths teacher always keeps students in class too late. #Person1# advises him to tell her about it in a friendly way when she's not busy.","topic":"teacher"}
{"fname":"train_9899","dialogue":"#Person1#: Look, Forest Gump is on at six thirty. \n#Person2#: Really? It was on in 1994 for the first time. And it is really a classic. \n#Person1#: Yeah, I am very impressed with Tom Hanks' performance in the movie. \n#Person2#: I am also impressed with the lines in the movie. \n#Person1#: Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. \n#Person2#: That's my favorite. \n#Person1#: You know, it also won 6 Oscar awards in 1995. Unbelievable! \n#Person2#: It deserves. That film can give us a lot of inspiration. \n#Person1#: Yes, the Forrest's experience can encourage the people in trouble. \n#Person2#: All in all, it will never lose its appeal. \n#Person1#: Gucci, I have an idea. Do you want to see this movie together? \n#Person2#: Sure. Now you are talking. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about Forest Gump, including its lines and awards and the actor's performance. They will see it together.","topic":"Forest Gump"}
{"fname":"train_9900","dialogue":"#Person1#: I need to purchase some business cards. \n#Person2#: No problem. How many are you thinking about? \n#Person1#: I think 2, 000 would be fine. \n#Person2#: If you'll just fill out this form, please. \n#Person1#: I want the new cards to be exactly like this card. \n#Person2#: We can do that very easily. \n#Person1#: . . . Okay, I'm done. Here's the form and my old card. \n#Person2#: Great. Your order will take only one week. \n#Person1#: You know, I think it would be better if I could pick it up in three days. \n#Person2#: We can do that. It'll just cost you extra. ","summary":"#Person1# needs 2,000 business cards to be exactly like an old card. #Person2# can do that in three days with extra pay.","topic":"business card"}
{"fname":"train_9901","dialogue":"#Person1#: The air quality in this city is horrendous. The pollution levels are so high that we are not supposed to go outside with a face mask again! \n#Person2#: Exhaust fumes from vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment. \n#Person1#: On top of that, there are a few large chemical factories in the suburbs, which are contributing to the high pollution levels in the water and the air in this city. \n#Person2#: As much as I love this city,I think I'm going to find a greener city to live in. Living in a polluted city like this just can't be good for my health. \n#Person1#: I know what you mean. However, there are so few places left that have not been affected by global warming. If it's not the pollution, then it's the natural disasters, deforestation, or the greenhouse effect. \n#Person2#: What is the greenhouse effect exactly? \n#Person1#: It's the gradual rise in the earth's temperature. \n#Person2#: I see, so it's similar to global warming? \n#Person1#: They're related to one another, yes. \n#Person2#: I heard that some people in England are pleased with the fact that the climate is becoming warmer because it's making their towns a more pleasant place to live. \n#Person1#: People joke about the benefits of the increase in temperature,but it's not all good news. They've been experiencing a lot of deadly storms there as well. \n#Person2#: People always seem to make jokes as a way to deal with unfortunate situations. \n#Person1#: I think if everyone pitches in, the world will be a better place. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talk about the horrendous air quality in the city. #Person1# explains the greenhouse effect to #Person2#, which is related to global warming. #Person2# heard some people are pleased with it but #Person1# tells #Person2# it's only a joke to deal with unfortunate situations.","topic":"greenhouse effect"}
{"fname":"train_9902","dialogue":"#Person1#: Trina, will you marry me? \n#Person2#: Yes! Yes! And yes! Jared , of course I'll marry you! \n#Person1#: Oh,Babe, I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you! I can't wait for all the adventures we're going to have, for all the fights and the laughter. I can't wait to grow old and wrinkly with you. \n#Person2#: Oh, Jared! I can't wait for our wedding! I hope you don't mind, but I've already chosen a date! Six months from now in the summer! Melissa saw you buying the ring last month so I've had plenty of time to start planning! \n#Person1#: She what? \n#Person2#: Oh don't worry, sweetie, I didn't know when you were going to propose. It was still a nice surprise! As I was saying, I've got it all planned out. There's almost nothing left to do! I wrote up our guest list and we will have roughly four hundred guests attending. \n#Person1#: Four hundred? \n#Person2#: No need to sweat it. My parents agreed to pay for most of the wedding, which is going to be low-budget anyway. So roughly four hundred people, which means that the hall at Northwood Heights will be our reception venue. I thought it would be nice if we had the wedding at your parents'church and my uncle of course would be officiating. We'll meet with him soon for some pre-wedding counseling. The music for the wedding ceremony was a no-brainer. My step-sister and her string quartet will take care of that. My cousin will be the official photographer. I thought it would also be nice if his daughter could sing a solo. Did you know that she's going to be a professional opera singer? \n#Person1#: Ah. . . \n#Person2#: And then of course the ladies at the church would love to be our caterers for the banquet and we'll get the Youth Group to serve us. I was thinking that your friend's band could be our entertainment for the night. though they might have to tone it down a bit. Or we could hire a DJ. Your sister's husband could get us a discount with that company that does the decor at weddings. what's their name again? I was thinking that we could have an island paradise-themed wedding and our theme color would be a soothing blue like Aquamarine. And there will be a huge seashell on the wall behind the podium where we'll make our toasts! What do you think of small packages of drink mixes for our wedding favors? Who else am I missing? Oh, your uncle could be our florist and his wife could make our wedding cake! \n#Person1#: Wow. \n#Person2#: See? It's going to be wonderful! Oh this wedding is going to be everything I ever dreamed of. \n#Person1#: If I survive the next six months. ","summary":"Jared proposes to Trina. Trina has already chosen a date for their wedding because Melissa saw him buying the ring last month. She wants to have four hundred guests attending and her parents agreed to pay for the wedding. Trina thinks it would be nice if they had the wedding at Jared parents' church and they will meet with her uncle for some pre-wedding counseling. Trina also describes the arrangement of their wedding ceremony in detail. Jared hopes he will survive the next six months.","topic":"wedding"}
{"fname":"train_9903","dialogue":"#Person1#: I think the goverment needs a radical plan to improve things. The government just talks, but in the long run, nothing is done to improve the economy. \n#Person2#: That's right. They always talk about a need for new, progressive tactics, but they haven't done anything to stimulate new jobs. \n#Person1#: Well, income taxes were decreased last year in hope to give the economy a boost, but I think it's backfired. The immediate effect of the tax reduction was to cause inflation to rise. \n#Person2#: The worst part is that the inflation hurts the poor more than the rich. It also leads to more unemployment in the long run. I don't know what a good solution would be to make the economy more vibrant again... \n#Person1#: I have a good solution... We need some new blood! We should get rid of this president and boat in some new leaders! ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# agree that the government needs a radical plan to improve things. #Person1# thinks they need some new leaders.","topic":"new leaders"}
{"fname":"train_9904","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. White. This is Maria and Mr. Evans' office.\n#Person2#: Hello, Mary. Do you have any plan?\n#Person1#: Mr. Evans would like to set up an appointment with you.\n#Person2#: About what?\n#Person1#: He hopes to talk about buying some new computers with you.\n#Person2#: Sure, I'd be glad to. What time friend did he have in mind?\n#Person1#: He'd like to do it as soon as possible, sir. How about tomorrow at 3:00 PM?\n#Person2#: Hmm...Yeah, that'll be great. Tell him I'll see him then.","summary":"Maria helps Mr. Evans make an appointment with Mr. White tomorrow at 3:00 PM.","topic":"make an appointment"}
{"fname":"train_9905","dialogue":"#Person1#: You really seem to enjoy your part-time job.\n#Person2#: Exactly, the environment is quiet and my job is easy. I just help the librarians collecting put back the books returned by the readers, and sometimes I help clean the reading room.\n#Person1#: It sounds really nice.\n#Person2#: Indeed, the librarians are kind to me, they know much more about books than I expected. While working with them, they often recommend some books to me, they have opened a new world for me. I have never read so much in my life before. Now, I am eager for the thoughts of some of the world's best writers all the time.","summary":"#Person2# enjoys #Person2#'s part-time job, helping the librarians sort the books. The librarians have opened a new world for #Person2#.","topic":"part-time job"}
{"fname":"train_9906","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you feel that the plane's taking off now?\n#Person2#: No, nothing at all. It's smooth and quiet.\n#Person1#: How do you like traveling by air?\n#Person2#: Oh, it's speedy and very comfortable. I must say, I prefer it to traveling by train.\n#Person1#: Do you ever suffer from airsickness?\n#Person2#: No. I've never had such a feeling.\n#Person1#: Do you think air travel is just as safe as traveling by rail?\n#Person2#: Probably not.\n#Person1#: What kind of sensation do you have when the plane drops into an air pocket?\n#Person2#: It's the same kind of sinking feeling you get when you go down fast on a lift.","summary":"#Person2# thinks traveling by air is speedy and comfortable but it's probably not as safe as traveling by rail.","topic":"travel by air"}
{"fname":"train_9907","dialogue":"#Person1#: We are thinking about putting on a show this spring.\n#Person2#: And do you think you'll be able to make some money?\n#Person1#: Oh no, we just want to do it for the fun of it, you know, there are a lot of us who like to perform on a stage.\n#Person2#: What kind of show?\n#Person1#: A musical play.\n#Person2#: Have you decided who is going to do it?\n#Person1#: We have 3 people in mind, and of course we've been thinking about you.\n#Person2#: Me? Why me?\n#Person1#: You sing, don't you? Everyone says you have a wonderful voice.\n#Person2#: Well, I have sung a little. But I've never really appeared on a stage.\n#Person1#: I thought you sang in church every Sunday.\n#Person2#: That's different, there are so many others singing too.\n#Person1#: Then here's your chance to find out how good you are, and not just to sing, but to act and dance, too.\n#Person2#: Oh, it might be exciting.","summary":"#Person1# is thinking about putting on a musical play this spring for fun and asks #Person2# to join them. #Person2# thinks it might be exciting.","topic":"musical play"}
{"fname":"train_9908","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome to our program. Today we have invited Fred Watson, an expert on the environment to talk to us.\n#Person2#: Hello, everybody.\n#Person1#: There are so many environmental problems in the world today. Mr. Watson, do you think we can really solve them all?\n#Person2#: I hope that world leaders can get together and agree on a plan for action.\n#Person1#: We need to solve the problem of air pollution. There's lots of clean modern technology that's out there.\n#Person2#: But many companies say it's too expensive. And developing countries pay more attention to industrial development than to environment protection.\n#Person1#: Everyone is looking at the problem in the short-term rather than the long-term.\n#Person2#: It's the same with the damage of the rainforests. Most companies just want the wood.\n#Person1#: They're not thinking about the long-term damage to the forests.\n#Person2#: No. In other parts of the world, especially in Africa, climate change and over-farming are causing farmland to turn into desert.\n#Person1#: And damaging the environment actually leads to conflicts between people around the world.\n#Person2#: You're right.","summary":"#Person1# has invited Fred, an expert on the environment, to their program. Fred hopes the world leaders can get together to solve the environmental problems. They point out that people are looking at the problem in the short term.","topic":"environmental problem"}
{"fname":"train_9909","dialogue":"#Person1#: Matt, do you have a pet?\n#Person2#: Yes. In fact in my mom's house, we have 3 pets, 2 dogs and a cat. My family actually raises dogs for helping blind People.\n#Person1#: Oh, wow. That's cool! Um, Why do people keep pets?\n#Person2#: I guess the most important thing is companionship, right? So there is always somebody there for you that will like you.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's true. Ok, besides cats, dogs and fish. What are some other pets people keep?\n#Person2#: Well, I guess all types of things. My friend has a snake. I don't know if you mentioned that, snake and insects, spiders.","summary":"Matt has 3 pets in his mom's house. He thinks people keep pets for their companionship and guess people keep all types of things.","topic":"pets"}
{"fname":"train_9910","dialogue":"#Person1#: Today I'm talking to Marta Dancedand who runs her own mobile restaurant. Marta, how did you get into the restaurant business?\n#Person2#: Well, I learned to cook at college. I always wanted to open my own restaurant, but had no money so I got a job as a chef. I had all sorts of ideas for new dishes, which the staff thought would sell but the boss wasn't interested. That's when a friend told me about the mobile restaurant idea. It sounded great.\n#Person1#: Tell us about it.\n#Person2#: Well, it works like this. You decide on a menu. Obviously you have to be able to cook. Then you advertise it so people can book a meal. The most amazing thing is all the advertising is done through websites. People set up tables in their sitting room or in a city car park, an empty factory, anywhere in fact and because you know how many people you're cooking for, food doesn't get wasted.\n#Person1#: So why is it good for you?\n#Person2#: Well, various reasons, like I could buy all the things without risk because customers pay in advance. The greatest advantage, though, is by having 10 customers at most. I don't need to hire a waiter.\n#Person1#: Do you ever run into problems?\n#Person2#: The whole experience is fun. People watch you cook and the atmosphere is relaxed. I did one meal on a beach, which almost went wrong because I didn't think about the wind blowing sand into people's food. Fortunately, I brought a large umbrella to protect myself from the sun. So I put it around their table instead.","summary":"#Person1# interviews Marta, who runs her own mobile restaurant. Marta learned to cook at college and wanted to open a restaurant. She got the idea of the mobile restaurant from a friend. She tells #Person1# how her restaurant works. She has run into problems but the whole experience is fun.","topic":"mobile restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_9911","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon. Welcome to China. May I see your passport, customs and health declaration form?\n#Person2#: Yes, here you are.\n#Person1#: Thank you. W hat's your occupation, Mr. Smith?\n#Person2#: I'm the general manager of the Far-East Industry Corporation.\n#Person1#: You are here on business, aren't you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have been invited by the East Import\n#Person1#: I see. Do you have anything to declare?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have some foreign currency to declare.\n#Person1#: Would you please fill out this currency declaration form? It's a record of the foreign currency you have brought in.\n#Person2#: All right.","summary":"Mr. Smith's entering China. He tells #Person1# his occupation, the reason why he comes here and things to declare.","topic":"asking personal information"}
{"fname":"train_9912","dialogue":"#Person1#: Um, hello again. Are you sure you don't want to make a purchase, sir?\n#Person2#: I have a question.\n#Person1#: Hush... OK. What is it?\n#Person2#: Why do people like all this fancy, expensive underwear?\n#Person1#: What kind of question is that?\n#Person2#: I'm just curious. I think women are beautiful without this stuff.\n#Person1#: Uh... yeah, right...","summary":"#Person2# is curious about why people like fancy, expensive underwear. #Person1# cannot answer.","topic":"underwear"}
{"fname":"train_9913","dialogue":"#Person1#: Can you give me more details on what is included in the package?\n#Person2#: Sure. The coach leaves at 6:30 a. m . , in front of our office. The drive takes eight hours, with two stops to see some sights.\n#Person1#: What about the hotel accommodations?\n#Person2#: You'll be staying at Holiday Inn. It's a three-star hotel with two restaurants and a swimming pool.\n#Person1#: Great. What types of things will we do at Lushun Falls?\n#Person2#: The second day you take a four-hour city tour. In the afternoon you go on the famous boat cruise under the falls.","summary":"#Person2# introduces to #Person1# details included in the package, like the trip arrangement, hotel accommodation and the plan at Lushun Falls.","topic":"package content"}
{"fname":"train_9914","dialogue":"#Person1#: Would you mind giving me a hand?\n#Person2#: Okay, Bob, What is it?\n#Person1#: Help me hang up this picture, please. Would you hold it straight while I put in the nail?\n#Person2#: All right.\n#Person1#: Now, hand me the hammer and those nails, please.\n#Person2#: Yes, here you are.\n#Person1#: There! How does it look? Tell me if I've got it straight.\n#Person2#: Well, it's straight, but it's upside down I'm afraid.","summary":"#Person2# helps Bob to hang up the picture, but it's upside down.","topic":"hang up picture"}
{"fname":"train_9915","dialogue":"#Person1#: morning, Mr. Montgomery. I'Ve been sent over from purchasing to fill in for Clare Williams.\n#Person2#: Oh, really? Nice to meet you. I thought they were going to leave me here on my own! How long have you been with the company?\n#Person1#: Oh, about seven years. Time flies, you know!\n#Person2#: Does it ever! Well, let's get started. If you could begin typing this letter now, I'll see what else needs to be done.","summary":"#Person1# has been sent over to fill in for Clare Williams. Mr. Montgomery asks #Person1# to type a letter.","topic":"conversation between colleagues"}
{"fname":"train_9916","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello Michael.\n#Person2#: Hello Todd.\n#Person1#: We're going to talk about Australia. Or your going to talk about Australia. So first of all how any people live in Australia?\n#Person2#: Australia? Oh, there's about twenty million people in Australia right now. A little bit under, but close to twenty.\n#Person1#: OK. What are the biggest cities?\n#Person2#: The biggest city? The biggest city is Sydney, then it's followed by Melbourne and then Brisbane and then I think it's Perth. But most of the big cities are on the East Coast of Australia. And Perth is on the west coast, but sort of of out there by itself.\n#Person1#: OK. Um, if you had to live in one place where would you live?\n#Person2#: I like Brisbane. I had my teenage years in Brisbane, growing up in Brisbane, um or maybe Sidney because it is a big city, but Brisbane has got the gold coast and the sunshine.\n#Person1#: Oh, nice. Actually, what is the capital city of Australia?\n#Person2#: Ah, Canberra is the capital city. But is not the biggest city. Sydney is the biggest city. Canberra was made sort of by the politicians so Sydney wouldn't get to crowded. It's a separate territory.","summary":"Todd asks Michael to talk about Australia. Michael tells him the population, the biggest cities, the city he prefers to live in and the capital.","topic":"facts of Australia"}
{"fname":"train_9917","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've been chosen to plan the next family reunion.\n#Person2#: Fun for you! Do you get to do anything you want?\n#Person1#: Yep. And I should start planning now.\n#Person2#: Does everyone usually show up for your family reunions?\n#Person1#: Just about. There are at least a few hundred in our immediate family alone.\n#Person2#: How Ay days will the reunion be?\n#Person1#: Usually it's at least five days and four nights.\n#Person2#: This is going to be a major production for you!","summary":"#Person1# has been chosen to plan the next family reunion. #Person2# asks #Person1# some questions about that.","topic":"planning family reunion"}
{"fname":"train_9918","dialogue":"#Person1#: You must like negotiating a lot. People are saying, you are a super negotiator.\n#Person2#: Ha, I am flattered. Actually, when it comes to negotiate, you don't need to like it. You just need to understand how it works.\n#Person1#: I am not good at it by any means. Give me some advice.\n#Person2#: Well, generally speaking, if you want to change someone's mind or understand his position, you have to put yourself in his shoes. Understand his need and the cost for his need. And then you work together to find a solution.\n#Person1#: Sounds easy. But how can I apply to practice? I am thinking about applying for more reimbursement for my mobile bill. But I am afraid our boss will turn me down.\n#Person2#: Ok, as John after Kennedy put it, let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate.","summary":"#Person2# is good at negotiating and tells #Person1# to understand how negotiation works and never negotiate out of fear.","topic":"advice on negotiation"}
{"fname":"train_9919","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you run into your cousin Jimmy lately?\n#Person2#: As a matter of fact, I have. I ran into him just the other day.\n#Person1#: How's he doing?\n#Person2#: Not too well. He had to have four teeth pulled last week.\n#Person1#: He did? That's too bad!\n#Person2#: I think so, too.\n#Person1#: Next time you see him, please tell him I'm thinking of him.\n#Person2#: I'll be sure to do that.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# ran into Jimmy lately and Jimmy had four teeth pulled.","topic":"running into Jimmy"}
{"fname":"train_9920","dialogue":"#Person1#: Congratulations! I heard that you are going to take a two-week training course in the headquarter.\n#Person2#: Thank you. I am very happy to have this opportunity to learn something new. You know information and knowledge in this field update very fast.\n#Person1#: Sure it is. This is a changing world. Does the training course cover the new law and regulation issued last month? They are very useful for us.\n#Person2#: Yes, according to the agenda, there will be a seminar on these issues at the very beginning of the training course.\n#Person1#: Well, good for you. I hope you can get what you want from the training.\n#Person2#: I will do my best.","summary":"#Person1# congratulates #Person2# for taking the two-week training course in the headquarter. #Person2# tells what the course includes. Both of them think the course is very useful.","topic":"training course"}
{"fname":"train_9921","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's this then?\n#Person2#: It's my geography, sir. The Map of Africa you set us.\n#Person1#: But this should have been handed in last Thursday.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know, sir. I'm sorry.\n#Person1#: Well, what's your excuse then?\n#Person2#: My mother's been ill and I had to stay at home.\n#Person1#: Oh, Yes?\n#Person2#: It's true, sir.","summary":"#Person2# explains why #Person2# didn't hand in the geography assignment last Thursday. But #Person1# doesn't believe #Person1#.","topic":"assignment delay"}
{"fname":"train_9922","dialogue":"#Person1#: The Blacks got divorced.\n#Person2#: Really? Why?\n#Person1#: Mr. Black has been getting a little on the side.\n#Person2#: Really? I am surprised. He doesn't look like a guy who'd ever cheat on his wife, does he?\n#Person1#: No, he doesn't. Anyway, his wife found out that he has been two-timing for a long time.\n#Person2#: Well, I am really surprised. By the way, have you done anything behind my back?\n#Person1#: No. The only thing I've ever done behind your back is zipping you up.\n#Person2#: I like that joke, but I hope it's true.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# that the Blacks got divorced because Mr. Black has been two-timing. #Person2#'s surprised about that.","topic":"the Blacks divorced"}
{"fname":"train_9923","dialogue":"#Person1#: Honey, would you marry me?\n#Person2#: I want to think about it for some time.\n#Person1#: Please, honey, I have made proposals to you fifteen times.\n#Person2#: I know. But your way doesn't touch my heart.\n#Person1#: Oh, god, please tell me how.\n#Person2#: I can't tell you.\n#Person1#: OK, I want you to be happy when we are together, and when you are sad, I would always stay with you.\n#Person2#: When I am angry and want to beat someone, you stand there and let me do what I want. Would you?\n#Person1#: Yes, I would. Thanks for being in my life.\n#Person2#: Don't be so happy, it is just one of my tests!","summary":"#Person1# has made proposals to #Person2# fifteen times but #Person2# hasn't accepted him and still gives him tests.","topic":"failed proposals"}
{"fname":"train_9924","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi! Dear! I'm waiting for you.\n#Person2#: I know that.\n#Person1#: You know, although we've chatted twice, I've been thinking of you already.\n#Person2#: Me too. I want to know more about you, eg, what's your real name and what do you look like. . .\n#Person1#: & you?\n#Person2#: Look, I am playing the piano for you.\n#Person1#: Oh, thanks. I wanna see the real you.\n#Person2#: Sorry, I have no photo in my computer. And I have no scanner. I will show you later.\n#Person1#: OK! Before that I'll take this one as you.\n#Person2#: Ha! She is too little.\n#Person1#: Cute, like you.\n#Person2#: I want to tell you that I like you\n#Person1#: Me too. Send you a kiss. . .\n#Person2#: Thx.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking online. #Person2# wants to know more about #Person1#. #Person1# wants to see the real #Person2#. They show love to each other.","topic":"online conversation"}
{"fname":"train_9925","dialogue":"#Person1#: What a wonderful dinner!\n#Person2#: Thank you. I am glad that you are enjoying it.\n#Person1#: Where did you get your fantastic recipes?\n#Person2#: I grew up cooking. My mother shared her recipes with me.\n#Person1#: I especially like the wonderful chicken dish.\n#Person2#: That is a special coconut ginger chicken with rice dish.\n#Person1#: Is that shrimp in the soup?\n#Person2#: Yes, do you like it? I added a little extra lemon grass and some sea vegetables.\n#Person1#: I am happy that the wine I brought for you works well with this meal.\n#Person2#: Yes, thank you for bringing the wine. It really complements the meal.","summary":"#Person1# appreciates the meal prepared by #Person2#. #Person2# shares the recipes. The wine that #Person1# bought works well with the meal.","topic":"meal with friend"}
{"fname":"train_9926","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I'm Jack in Room 606. Can you change the room for me? It's too noisy. My friend was woken up several times by the noise from upstairs. He said it was too much for him.\n#Person1#: I'm awfully sorry, sir. I do apologize. A ten-year-old boy and a mother live upstairs. Maybe the boy is a little bit naughty.\n#Person2#: Anyway, I'd like to change our room.\n#Person1#: No problem, sir. We'll manage it.","summary":"Jack wants #Person1# to change the room because it's too noisy upstairs. #Person1# promises to manage it.","topic":"changing the room"}
{"fname":"train_9927","dialogue":"#Person1#: May I ask whether we are allowed to wear casual clothes in the office?\n#Person2#: Sure, company rules are not very strict at this point.\n#Person1#: Thank you for telling me that.\n#Person2#: But remind you, there are some forbidden activities.\n#Person1#: What are they? I'll be careful.\n#Person2#: Don't use office phones for personal matters.\n#Person1#: I got it.\n#Person2#: Never ever come to work drunk, also smoking in the office is not allowed.\n#Person1#: I see","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person1# can wear casual clothes to work and some forbidden activities.","topic":"company rules"}
{"fname":"train_9928","dialogue":"#Person1#: A friend told me might find a room here.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'll have a room free next week.\n#Person1#: What do you charge?\n#Person2#: 12, 000 yuan a year, but you can't have visitors live in it.\n#Person1#: OK. Would it be all right to look at the room first?\n#Person2#: Could you come back later? We're right in the middle of dinner.","summary":"#Person1# wants to rent a room from #Person2#.","topic":"renting a room"}
{"fname":"train_9929","dialogue":"#Person1#: The May holiday is coming up soon. Are you planning on going on vacation?\n#Person2#: I am. I just went to the travel agent's and picked up these brochures.\n#Person1#: Where are you planning on going?\n#Person2#: I fancy going to Tibet for a few days. Have you ever been there?\n#Person1#: I went a long time ago, before they built the new train that can take you there.\n#Person2#: Would you recommend going there for a few days?\n#Person1#: Personally, I think it'd be better to go when you have more time. A few days isn't really enough to get acclimatize yourself and to go on a few excursions outside of the capital.\n#Person2#: You're probably right. What do you think about Yangshao?\n#Person1#: It's a beautiful city, but I think it's become too touristy. How about going to a cosmopolitan city like Shanghai or Hong Kong?\n#Person2#: I'd like to get away from the big city life.\n#Person1#: Maybe you should consider going to a hot springs resort outside of Beijing. I heard they are very relaxing.\n#Person2#: I guess if I only have a few days, I should probably think about going somewhere that isn't so far away.\n#Person1#: Since the May holiday is the high season, you should probably call ahead to reserve a room. Here's the phone number.\n#Person2#: Thanks, I'll give them a call later.","summary":"#Person2# is planning the trip during the May holiday. #Person1# gives some advice. #Person2# decides to go somewhere near and #Person1# asks #Person2# to call ahead to reserve a room because of the high season.","topic":"planning holiday trip"}
{"fname":"train_9930","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hmm. Not bad. I think I look younger with shorter hair.\n#Person2#: Yes, you do. The Hot Cap is back here in the corner. I think we're ready to put the curlers in. What kind of perm would you like?\n#Person1#: I just want a light wave. I look really silly if my hair is too curly.\n#Person2#: All right. What if we leave your bangs straight and just perm the sides and back?\n#Person1#: Super. How long will I have to sit under the Hot Cap?\n#Person2#: Around 30 minutes.","summary":"#Person1# is doing her hair and #Person2# designs the hairstyle based on #Person2#'s requirements.","topic":"doing the hair"}
{"fname":"train_9931","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, Mr. Brown. I'm glad you came in today ; we've just opened a new service that you might be interested in. It's called Bank Securities Link.\n#Person2#: And what does that entail?\n#Person1#: It's actually a Deposit Account that links to your Margin Account, the one you have with the Securities Company. You can transfer the money you have in your account into your Fund Account.\n#Person2#: How can I do that?\n#Person1#: You can use your Deposit Book or your Credit Card. And of course, you can use our e-banking.","summary":"#Person1# introduces Mr. Brown a new bank service, Bank Securities Link, and explains how to use it.","topic":" new bank service"}
{"fname":"train_9932","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you think of our price?\n#Person2#: Your price has gone up sharply, hasn't it?\n#Person1#: Yes, we regret we cannot maintain our original price. Since the prices of the raw materials have been raised, we have to adjust the price of our products accordingly.\n#Person2#: I agree with you there, but you price is unreasonable.\n#Person1#: I don't think so. You must compare our price with that it other export houses. I'm sure our offer is in line with the prevailing market price level.\n#Person2#: I don't think we will be able to pay the price. To have this business concluded, you need to lower your price at least by 3 %.\n#Person1#: I'm afraid that there is no room for any reduction in price.\n#Person2#: Don't you agree with me that in the long run moderate prices we bring about large sales and more profit?\n#Person1#: We've already cut down our price to cost level.\n#Person2#: Is that all?\n#Person1#: Yes this is the best we can do.\n#Person2#: I'm sorry, we can't handle the price you offered.","summary":"#Person2# thinks #Person1#'s price is unreasonable and wants it to be lowered by at least 3%. But #Person1# says there's no room for reduction and #Person2# cannot handle the price.","topic":"lowering the price"}
{"fname":"train_9933","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Beijing Restaurant. How can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hi. I want to place an order, please.\n#Person1#: For pick - up or delivery?\n#Person2#: Pick - up.\n#Person1#: What would you like to order?\n#Person2#: I have a menu from your restaurant. I'll order using the number of each meal from your menu.\n#Person1#: That's fine.\n#Person2#: I'd like to order number 17, no. 23 and no. 24.\n#Person1#: What size?\n#Person2#: Medium, please.\n#Person1#: When will you come to pick up your order?\n#Person2#: I'll be there in about an hour.\n#Person1#: That will be fine. We'll have your meals ready when you arrive. Thank you for your order.","summary":"#Person2# calls Beijing Restaurant to make an order for pick-up and #Person1# helps #Person2# to order the meal.","topic":"order meal"}
{"fname":"train_9934","dialogue":"#Person1#: You got our email with all the specifications for the project. We'll be accepting bids untill noon on Tuesday. If you have any questions between now and then, please let me know.\n#Person2#: Actually, I did have a question. We'd like to know what you had in mind for the budget on this project. We are hoping to put together a really competitive bid. But at the same time, we'd like to hit your target price, too.\n#Person1#: I understand. But unfortunately, it is our policy not to disclose our bottom line. You can be assured that price is a weighty consideration when we review the proposals. We also consider other elements, including design and practicality. We also give weight to the reputation of the submitting company.\n#Person2#: Do you have any price range? Is there any way you can give me any idea of what direction to go or how high is too high?\n#Person1#: We're just looking for a reasonable price according to the specifications in our project blueprint. That's all I can say.","summary":"#Person2# has a question about the budget of the project and wants to hit #Person1#'s target price. But #Person1# cannot disclose the bottom line. #Person2# also asks about the price range which isn't clear now.","topic":"project budget"}
{"fname":"train_9935","dialogue":"#Person1#: Tell me a little bit about yourself, please.\n#Person2#: My name is Steven and I live in Beijing. I was born in 1980. I have graduated from Peking University. I majored in business administration.\n#Person1#: What kind of jobs have you had?\n#Person2#: I have been a production manager.\n#Person1#: Would you like to tell me something about your outstanding achievements?\n#Person2#: I introduced an advanced product line, which increased the output and lessened the cost.\n#Person1#: What special skills do you have, can you tell me?\n#Person2#: I have experience in computer operation, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.\n#Person1#: I know in your resume that you have worked in your present company for 3 years. Can you tell me why you want to leave your present job and join us?\n#Person2#: Because the job I am doing in my present company is of no challenge, but I like challenge. Your firm is a young organization with many innovative ideas. It has been very successful in expanding market since its establishment 10 years ago. Working for you would be exactly the sort of challenge I am looking for.\n#Person1#: Well, I think our interview is complete then. We will give you a call in ten days or so.\n#Person2#: Thank you, Mr. Smith.","summary":"Mr. Smith interviews Steven. Steven introduces his educational background, work experiences, special skills and the reason why he chooses to leave the present job and join Mr. Smith's company. Mr. Smith will give a call in ten days or so.","topic":"job interview"}
{"fname":"train_9936","dialogue":"#Person1#: Are you ready to order now, sir?\n#Person2#: Yes, let me have this roast beef special.\n#Person1#: You have a choice of vegetables, green peas, lima beans or spinach.\n#Person2#: I will have the green peas and make sure the beef is well done.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir. What would you want to drink, coffee, tea or milk?\n#Person2#: A cup of coffee, please, with cream and sugar.\n#Person1#: The cream and sugar are on the table, sir.\n#Person2#: Oh, yes.\n#Person1#: Would you like to order some dessert?\n#Person2#: What comes with the special?\n#Person1#: Ice cream, fresh fruit or chocolate cake.\n#Person2#: I think I will have a dish of Vanilla ice cream.\n#Person1#: Yes, sir.\n#Person2#: Waiter, may I have my check, please?\n#Person1#: Here you are, sir. Pay the cashier at the door.","summary":"#Person1# helps #Person2# to order the meal, including roast beef, green peas, coffee and some dessert.","topic":"order the meal"}
{"fname":"train_9937","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good afternoon, Felix Wassermann Associates. Lawson speaking, how can I help you?\n#Person2#: Hello, this is Miao Eng calling from Lincoln Bank.\n#Person1#: B :: Miao Eng! I'd know that voice anywhere. What can I do for you? Any problems?\n#Person2#: No, not at all. I was just calling to tell you that everything has been checked and double checked, and there is no problem with the documents you brought in this morning.\n#Person1#: That is good news.\n#Person2#: Shall I go ahead and process them for you?\n#Person1#: Perfect. Thanks very much for calling. See you soon, bye!","summary":"Miao Eng calls Lawson to tell him that the documents have been checked twice and have no problem.","topic":"call to inform"}
{"fname":"train_9938","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're free to go.\n#Person2#: That's great.\n#Person1#: What are your plans now that you're getting out?\n#Person2#: I want to go back to school.\n#Person1#: What is your major going to be?\n#Person2#: I haven't decided yet.\n#Person1#: I hope I don't ever see you back in here.\n#Person2#: I'm never coming back.\n#Person1#: This really isn't the place for you.\n#Person2#: I realize that.\n#Person1#: Good luck out there.\n#Person2#: Thanks. Things are going to be different now.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# that #Person2# plans to go back to school after leaving.","topic":"future plans"}
{"fname":"train_9939","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, this is Miss Smith's secretary.\n#Person2#: Good morning, may I speak to Miss Smith, please?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. She's in conference at the moment. Do you want to leave a message?\n#Person2#: Yes, all right. Can you tell her that Mr. Johnson called? And tell her that the meeting about the Trade Fair is on Thursday 12th at 2 p.m.\n#Person1#: Fine, is there anything else?\n#Person2#: Yes. Could she phone to confirm that she can come before tomorrow?\n#Person1#: Yes, and what number is it?\n#Person2#: 566-7896 Extension 332.\n#Person1#: Fine, I've got that. I'll get the message to her as soon as possible.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. Goodbye.\n#Person1#: Goodbye.","summary":"Mr. Johnson calls Miss Smith and her secretary answers. Mr. Johnson leaves a message of the meeting time and wants her to call back to confirm.","topic":"leave a message"}
{"fname":"train_9940","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi. I don't think we've met. My name's Tom.\n#Person2#: Hi, Tom. Nice to meet you. My name is Juanita, but everybody calls me Jenny.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you, Jenny. So, where are you from?\n#Person2#: Well, originally I'm from Argentina, but we moved to the United States when I was about five years old. My parents now live in Chile. That's where they first met. How about you, Tom?\n#Person1#: I was born in Fresno, California, and we lived there until I was seven. Then, since my father worked for the military, we moved all over the place.\n#Person2#: Oh yeah? Where are some of the places you've lived?\n#Person1#: Mostly, we were overseas. We spent ten years in Korea, Germany, and Okinawa, Japan, and then, we were transferred back to the States three years ago.\n#Person2#: Wow. It sounds like you've had an interesting life. So, what do you do now?\n#Person1#: I'm a university student.\n#Person2#: Oh really? What are you studying?\n#Person1#: I'm majoring in psychology. How about you? What do you do?\n#Person2#: Well, I'm working as a sales representative for computer company called CompTech downtown.\n#Person1#: No kidding! My brother works there too.","summary":"Tom and Jenny meet each other for the first time. They introduce themselves, including their nationality, the places they've lived and occupation.","topic":"first-time meeting"}
{"fname":"train_9941","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Ashley. How many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow?\n#Person2#: Well, um, there's your family; that's four people. [ Okay. ] There are three from my work [ Okay. ], and then Mike and Megan from across the street. And you and me, of course.\n#Person1#: Okay. So, what is everyone bringing?\n#Person2#: Um, let's see. Here's my list. Um ... Your brothers are bringing hamburgers, cheese, and buns.\n#Person1#: Oh! I'm glad they are in charge of that. [ Yeah, me too. ] You know, my brother, Jim ... He eats like a horse. [ Uh-huh. ] At the last barbecue, he put away at least, what, five hotdogs and five cheeseburgers ...\n#Person2#: No, I think it was six. Six cheeseburgers. It might have been more hotdogs. I don't know.\n#Person1#: He was still hungry!\n#Person2#: I know. I don't know how he did it. He does that all the time, he's ... and he's not even fat. You'd think (he would be fat). Anyway. Oh, yeah, anyway. So, my friends from work said that they could buy chips and salsa [ Okay. ], and they're going to bring a salad [ Alright. ]. And one of them is vegetarian, and so she's going to bring her own veggie burger, so you don't have to worry about her.\n#Person1#: Okay. That's ... That'll work out.\n#Person2#: And Mike and Megan. You're going to love this. They're going to bring some of the corn from their garden.\n#Person1#: Oh, their corn is always so, so good.\n#Person2#: Yeah, I know. It's wonderful.\n#Person1#: So, um, yeah. What about drink?\n#Person2#: Well, we're going to have soda and juice, and ice water as well.\n#Person1#: Okay. And what about dessert?\n#Person2#: I already have some ice cream and some homemade apple pie in the fridge.\n#Person1#: Oh. I can't wait.\n#Person2#: This is going to be fun. Yeah.","summary":"#Person1# asks Ashley how many people are coming to the barbecue tomorrow. Ashley tells #Person1# who will come and what food they will bring. They also talk about drink and dessert and can't wait.","topic":"barbecue preparation"}
{"fname":"train_9942","dialogue":"#Person1#: Bob, why are you looking so depressed?\n#Person2#: Mum, I'm not a good boy. I broke father's glass just now.\n#Person1#: Oh, son. Would it be a good idea to tell him the truth?\n#Person2#: Yeah, but I'm afraid he'll scold me.","summary":"Bob is depressed because he broke his father's glass and Mum persuades him to tell the truth.","topic":"break the glass"}
{"fname":"train_9943","dialogue":"#Person1#: Excuse me, how much does an ice cream cost?\n#Person2#: Two yuan. And how many do you want?\n#Person1#: Two, please.\n#Person2#: Anything else you want to buy?\n#Person1#: Oh, yes, I still want some bread. A piece of bread, please.\n#Person2#: Here you are. 1.5 yuan a piece.\n#Person1#: By the way, do you have any fruit here, such as apples or oranges?\n#Person2#: I'm sorry we haven't got any.\n#Person1#: All right. Here's the money for you.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person1# buys ice cream and bread from #Person2#. #Person1# also wants some fruit, but #Person2# hasn't got any.","topic":"buy ice-cream"}
{"fname":"train_9944","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you mind if I smoke here? \n#Person2#: Yes, I do. I'd prefer you didn't. The AC (air-conditioning) is also on. \n#Person1#: Can I just turn off the AC for now and open the window and smoke indoors? \n#Person2#: That's not a very good idea. It's quite hot outside. Why don't you smoke outside? \n#Person1#: It's very hot and that's why I'd like to smoke inside. \n#Person2#: Though the AC has the air-purifying function. I'd still rather have fresh air than smoke. Are you okay with that? \n#Person1#: Oh, no problem. ","summary":"#Person1# asks #Person2# whether #Person1# can smoke inside and #Person2# refuses. They don't agree with each other's suggestions.","topic":"smoking"}
{"fname":"train_9945","dialogue":"#Person1#: You're going to have coffee, aren't you? \n#Person2#: Yes. I could use a cup of coffee. \n#Person1#: Are you going to have anything to eat? \n#Person2#: French toast sounds good. What are you going to order? \n#Person1#: I'll have that too. ","summary":"#Person2#'s going to have coffee and eat French toast which #Person1# also wants to have.","topic":"order food"}
{"fname":"train_9946","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Linda. How have you been? \n#Person2#: Pretty bad. I've had a bad cold for three days and still can't get rid of it. \n#Person1#: I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything else I can do? \n#Person2#: No, thanks. \n#Person1#: Well, I hope you'll feel better soon. \n#Person2#: Thank you for your concern. ","summary":"Linda has had a bad cold and #Person1# shows concern.","topic":"a bad cold"}
{"fname":"train_9947","dialogue":"#Person1#: Well, known, Jim, I'm. . . I'm pretty much in favour of your computers, I think computers teach kids to think, because they require logical thoughts. \n#Person2#: But I. . . I don't agree with thatbecause computers weaken kids'ability to thinkbecause kids don't learn basic skills. \n#Person1#: What do you mean? \n#Person2#: They can't spell, they can't add, they can't subtract, they even don't remember any more. that's because they rely on gadgets. \n#Person1#: That's not the gadgets. Creating programmes is stimulate thoughts. It engages their imagination and sharpen their mind. ","summary":"#Person1# thinks computers teach kids to think while Jim thinks computers weaken kids' ability to think.","topic":"computers' influence"}
{"fname":"train_9948","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's the plot of your new movie? \n#Person2#: It's a story about a policemen who is investigating a series of strange murders. I play the part of the detective. He has to catch the killer, but there's very little evidence. It's a psychological thriller with some frightening scenes, but I hope audience won't be too scared to go to the movie theatres! \n#Person1#: Did you enjoy making the movie? We heard stories of disagreement with other actors and with the director. \n#Person2#: I have had disagreement with every director. I've worked with. We've always disagreed in a friendly way and we have always resolved our differences. It was the same when I made this movie. I don't know where rumours of my disagreement with Rachel Kelly come from. We got on very well and I hope to work with her again. I enjoyed making the movie very much. \n#Person1#: Critics are not very happy with the movies that you've made recently. Does that bother you? \n#Person2#: Not at all. The feedback from audience has been great. I care about what they think more than what the critics think. \n#Person1#: Did you do you own stunts in the movie? \n#Person2#: I wanted to , but my insurance company wouldn't let me. All of my stunts were done by a stuntman. As you know, I used to do my own stunts, but I'll leave that to the experts in future. \n#Person1#: Thank you very much for doing this interview. \n#Person2#: My pleasure. Have you seen the movie yet? \n#Person1#: Yes. I have. I liked it very much. Like you, I was very impressed with rachel's performance in the movie. She's going to be a star. ","summary":"#Person1# interviews #Person2# on questions about the plot of #Person2#'s new movie, how to deal with disagreement with others and whether the critics bother #Person2#. #Person1# also tells #Person2# #Person1# likes the movie.","topic":"movie interview"}
{"fname":"train_9949","dialogue":"#Person1#: Which movie is your favorite to watch? \n#Person2#: I have to say, my favorite movie is Superbad. \n#Person1#: Is that right? Why? \n#Person2#: Honestly, it is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time. \n#Person1#: You're right. That movie is hilarious. \n#Person2#: I didn't think you saw that movie. \n#Person1#: I went to see it the day it came out. \n#Person2#: I was laughing through the whole movie. \n#Person1#: I couldn't help laughing, either. \n#Person2#: Same here. \n#Person1#: I bought the movie. Would you like to come to my house and watch it? \n#Person2#: Of course. ","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about the movie Superbad. #Person1# invites #Person2# to come to the house to see the movie.","topic":"movie"}
{"fname":"train_9950","dialogue":"#Person1#: The carrots taste awful in salty. How do you like them?\n#Person2#: I like them very much. They are delicious.\n#Person1#: Well, you can have all my carrots. I saw you buy some chocolate cakes. I am done with the main course. It's about time for some dessert.\n#Person2#: Oh, you want my chocolate cakes?\n#Person1#: No, no. I'm just thinking of some dessert and I have had enough carrots.\n#Person2#: Robert, carrots contain much vitamin C. It is good for you.\n#Person1#: I know, but chocolate cake is even better.\n#Person2#: Oh, stop it. You know you need vegetables. You will end up fat if you don't watch your diet now.\n#Person1#: Well, actually I don't mind eating carrots, but chocolate cakes are much better. You know, I was born with a sweet tooth.","summary":"#Person1# has had enough carrots and wants some dessert. #Person2# tells #Person1# the benefit of carrots and asks #Person1# to watch the diet.","topic":"eat carrots"}
{"fname":"train_9951","dialogue":"#Person1#: Ted, it's really you. I just can not believe it. You've really put on some weight.\n#Person2#: Yeah, that's true. Actually I'm losing weight now. Now I go to the gym at least 3 times a week. So how have you been?\n#Person1#: Not bad. I've changed my job, you know. Now I'm not as busy as before, and I spend more time hanging out with friends and sleeping.\n#Person2#: Do you also exercise?\n#Person1#: Not really. But I'm on a diet. I don't want to put on any weight.\n#Person2#: Well, I think working out works better. I've really fallen in love with exercising. You can give it a shot, too.\n#Person1#: I'll consider that.","summary":"#Person1# and Ted meet each other and talk about their recent situation. #Person1#'s on a diet without exercise and Ted suggests working out.","topic":"exercise"}
{"fname":"train_9952","dialogue":"#Person1#: Universal Travel Agency, may I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, my husband and I want to take a vacation to an island somewhere. Do you have any places to recommend?\n#Person1#: Certainly, off the top of my head. I would suggest the island of Bali.\n#Person2#: Why Bali?\n#Person1#: At this time of year. Most places have a lot of rain, but it is the dry season in Bali. There are also many excellent restaurants and hotels to choose from, plus, Bali is known for its surfing and diving, and I must say that the shopping is absolutely great.\n#Person2#: That sounds amazing. Jason loves to dive, and I love to shop and eat. Can you tell me how much it will cost for the two of us?\n#Person1#: It will take a day or two to get up-to-date prices, but I will call you as soon as I do.\n#Person2#: Thank you, would we have to pay for the trip right away?\n#Person1#: I'll need your credit card number to make a reservation. But you won't actually have to pay for it until you get there.\n#Person2#: That sounds great. I'll have a discussion with Jason and let you know our decision soon.","summary":"#Person2# and her husband want to take a vacation to an island somewhere. #Person1# recommends the island of Bali, explains why and will check the up-to-date prices for #Person2#.","topic":"booking a trip"}
{"fname":"train_9953","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey Mike, over here.\n#Person2#: Hi, it's great to see you, been waiting long?\n#Person1#: No, not at all. What do you want to have?\n#Person2#: Just a salad, so how's the new apartment working out?\n#Person1#: Good, I like it. The neighborhood, though, is... Well, some of the buildings down the street are covered with terrible pictures drawn by teenagers.\n#Person2#: I know what you mean. I think we need to report people who are drawing to the police.\n#Person1#: Yes, and I like all the stores. It's convenient for shopping, and it's pretty quiet at night. That's definitely a plus.\n#Person2#: Sounds like you're pretty satisfied.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I guess so, uh the only problem is that it's impossible to find parking. I have to drive around the block 6 or 7 times to find a space, usually I can't find a space usually I can find one, but sometimes I have to park really far away.\n#Person2#: Well, is there anyway, you can rent space in a garage.\n#Person1#: Yeah, that's a good idea. So now are things in your neighborhood.\n#Person2#: There's a bit of noise problem where I live. I live right down the street from a school. The bell rings every morning at 7:30, it's impossible to sleep in.","summary":"#Person1# tells Mike #Person1#'s satisfied with the new apartment except for the buildings covered with terrible pictures and lack of parking space. Mike provides some suggestions. Then #Person1# asks Mike about his neighborhood.","topic":"new apartment"}
{"fname":"train_9954","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, did you see China's women's volleyball team on television last night?\n#Person2#: Yes, the game was so exciting. I usually watch basketball, but that was great last night.\n#Person1#: Definitely a good effort. If anything I was disappointed that the other team didn't put up much of a fight. They made a lot of bad mistakes and they always seem to be hitting the ball out of bounds.\n#Person2#: I just enjoyed how China celebrated after every point they won. Volleyball seems so much more passionate compared to other sports.\n#Person1#: Well, their victory means they will compete in the Olympics next year, which was their goal. I just hope they can pick up at least a bronze medal.\n#Person2#: Bronze? You mean gold, right?\n#Person1#: Well, that would be great. But there are a couple of very strong teams that beat China in her recent competition.\n#Person2#: I saw those matches. They were extremely close. China can beat them next year for sure.\n#Person1#: We'll see. I hope you're right, but you never know what will happen in sports.\n#Person2#: Exactly, they might surprise you. Then what will you say?\n#Person1#: Haha, OK. Let's just wait and see.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about China's women's volleyball team on television last night. #Person1# hopes the women's team can win but there're some other strong teams. #Person2# thinks China can beat them for sure.","topic":"China's volleyball"}
{"fname":"train_9955","dialogue":"#Person1#: I came across David in the hospital this morning. He broke his left leg when he was learning to ride a horse earlier this morning.\n#Person2#: What happened exactly?\n#Person1#: The horse is frightened by a dog and started running fast. David lost his balance and fell to the ground.\n#Person2#: That's dangerous. I'd never try that.\n#Person1#: You are too timid. You don't even want to learn how to drive.\n#Person2#: That's dangerous, too. Besides, I don't need to learn how to drive. You are a good driver, aren't you, honey?\n#Person1#: But I cannot take you everywhere you want to go.\n#Person2#: I seldom go out.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# David broke his leg because of the horse frightened by a dog. #Person2# thinks riding a horse and driving are dangerous.","topic":"timid"}
{"fname":"train_9956","dialogue":"#Person1#: You are graduating this summer. What do you plan to do after graduation?\n#Person2#: I don't want to work yet, so I think I will continue my studies. I want to go to the University of Cambridge.\n#Person1#: That's a famous university, but studying in Britain will cost a lot of money. Why do you want to go to Cambridge?\n#Person2#: First of all, I'm crazy about British culture.\n#Person1#: What else?\n#Person2#: It is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centers. Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is well known around the world, I think I can learn a lot there.\n#Person1#: It seems that you have thought about this carefully. I'll support your decision.\n#Person2#: Thank you.","summary":"#Person2# tells #Person1# #Person2# wants to go to the University of Cambridge and the reasons. #Person1#'ll support #Person2#'s decision.","topic":"after graduation"}
{"fname":"train_9957","dialogue":"#Person1#: Nancy, how are you feeling this morning? You're not looking very good.\n#Person2#: No. I'm not in the best of health.\n#Person1#: It's the same old story, isn't it? Overwork! Listen, Nancy. You can't go on burning the candle at both ends!\n#Person2#: You're right, but I want to use every minute of my time studying my subjects. Besides, I'm under a lot of pressure in class. Sometimes I can't follow the professor and very often I'm not able to take notes while listening. I have to check notes with my friend, which is very time-consuming.\n#Person1#: I can understand Nancy. But if you go and working so hard, you could become ill and that would waste lots of time. Do you sleep enough?\n#Person2#: Well, about 5 hours a day.\n#Person1#: That's horrible. Are you sure you completely recovered from that bad cold you had last week?\n#Person2#: I'm afraid not. I so easily catch cold nowadays.\n#Person1#: Take my advice and rest for a day. Get out to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, and you'll feel brand new.\n#Person2#: I've got an essay to finish.\n#Person1#: Don't think about it. Go out. It would do you a world of good and you will never regret it.\n#Person2#: All right. I'll do that, Jack. Thank you.","summary":"Nancy doesn't feel good because she works hard and sleeps little. #Person1# suggests that she should take a rest and release herself.","topic":"great pressure"}
{"fname":"train_9958","dialogue":"#Person1#: Talking about the twenty first century, I think there will be huge changes in the way people use cars. Laws will be made about what kind of car you can own, and when you can use it.\n#Person2#: Maybe there'll just be too many of them on the roads. The air will be so seriously polluted that nobody will be able to breathe normally.\n#Person1#: Exactly, people will have to rely on trains.\n#Person2#: Why do you say that?\n#Person1#: Well, we won't be able to use cars and the airports take too much space. That leaves trains.\n#Person2#: Huh? So do you think there'll be more efficient train systems between cities?\n#Person1#: Sure, they'll enable people to travel between cities in a matter of hours. There may even be trains going under oceans to connect the main continents.\n#Person2#: Under the oceans? Get out of there, I get nervous enough flying on a plane.","summary":"#Person1# thinks there'll be huge changes in the way people use cars and people will have to rely on trains. #Person2#'s scared of traveling by trains going under oceans.","topic":"using cars"}
{"fname":"train_9959","dialogue":"#Person1#: I am waiting for a fax but just now I found there's something wrong with the fax machine.\n#Person2#: What's wrong with the fax machine? Is it urgent?\n#Person1#: Yes, very urgent. And there is no other fax machine around. And the office of our boss is closed, so I can not use his machine either. And his secretary is out. Do you have any suggestion?\n#Person2#: Either call this extension number 0085 or ask them to send the fax to you as e-mail, you print it out.","summary":"#Person1# is waiting for urgent fax but no fax machine is available. #Person2# suggests calling the extension number 0085 or asking them to send an email instead.","topic":"fax machine"}
{"fname":"train_9960","dialogue":"#Person1#: Now, Miss Childs passed on your resume to me and I ' Ve had the chance to look it over and I must say I ' m quite impressed.\n#Person2#: Thank you very much. I ' Ve tried to keep it short and clear. If there ' s any questions please feel free to ask me.\n#Person1#: Well yes, I do have a number of questions, but perhaps first you could give me a brief overview I ' d like to get a little bit of an idea of your background.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Well as you can see from the resume I ' m 27 and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, although our family moved to London when I was quite young, at around sixteen.\n#Person1#: Ah I see, so you were actually educated in Europe?\n#Person2#: Yes precisely. Although I was born in the US, I would definitely call London home. But as you see I ' Ve actually spent a lot of my life moving from country to country. My Father was in the oil business before he retired so we also spent a number of years in Saudi Arabia too.\n#Person1#: Very interesting. So it seems you had quite an adventurous childhood.\n#Person2#: Absolutely! We were never still for too long. But now I ' m really looking to settle down.\n#Person1#: I see. okay, well let ' s move on to discuss your education shall we?","summary":"#Person1# is impressed by #Person2#'s resume. #Person2#, 27, was born in the US and educated in Europe. #Person2# had an adventurous childhood. #Person1# then asks about #Person2#'s education.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_9961","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you ever gotten a parking ticket?\n#Person2#: I've never gotten one. Have you?\n#Person1#: I got a ticket yesterday.\n#Person2#: Really? What did you get one for?\n#Person1#: I parked in the red zone.\n#Person2#: Why did you do that?\n#Person1#: I needed to get something really quick.\n#Person2#: Where did you park at?\n#Person1#: At my apartment building.\n#Person2#: Don't you have your own parking spot?\n#Person1#: I needed to be fast.\n#Person2#: That was very lazy of you.","summary":"#Person1# got a ticket yesterday for parking in the red zone.","topic":"get a ticket"}
{"fname":"train_9962","dialogue":"#Person1#: Welcome. What can I do for you, Madam?\n#Person2#: I hope you can give me some advice. I'm sick and tired of coming here or to the post office to pay my utility bills. It's such a long way from my home, but I checked and you are my nearest branch. Is there anyway I can do it from home?\n#Person1#: That's terrible. Unfortunately, we don't have that many branches outside the centre of town. What I'd advise you to do is set up a Direct Debit Service.\n#Person2#: A Direct Debit Service? What's that exactly?\n#Person1#: A Direct Debit means that every month we can arrange for all of your utility bills to come directly out of your account, no fuss, no hassle.\n#Person2#: But how will you know how much I should pay? I mean, I receive my bills, not you.\n#Person1#: We set up an agreement with the, say, phone company. They tell us how much to pay them every month and we pay directly from your account. Of course, we are able to do this with all of the utilities companies.\n#Person2#: I see. So, that would mean that every month it would just come from my account? That does sound like a good idea, totally trouble free.","summary":"#Person2# is sick and asks #Person1# if it's possible to pay her utility bills from home. #Person1# advises her to set up a Direct Debit Service so they can pay directly from her account.","topic":"utility bills"}
{"fname":"train_9963","dialogue":"#Person1#: I hear you are planning to travel abroad.\n#Person2#: Yes. I'm going to the Untied States for travel. What places do you recommend?\n#Person1#: In my opinion, there are several places you mustn't miss, like Washington D. C, Las Vegas, New York and Los Angeles.\n#Person2#: Someone suggests that I should go to Seattle and Hawaii.\n#Person1#: Yes, you may consider those two places also. Seattle, for example, is worth visiting and there's a very famous museum called Museum of Flight.\n#Person2#: And Seattle is the home of Microsoft and Boeing. That must be a great place. I can't miss it.","summary":"#Person2# plans to travel to the United States. #Person1# suggests visiting Washington D. C, Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Hawaii.","topic":"travel"}
{"fname":"train_9964","dialogue":"#Person1#: What can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I would like to file a complaint.\n#Person1#: What happened?\n#Person2#: I was robbed.\n#Person1#: When did this happen?\n#Person2#: It happened this morning.\n#Person1#: What was taken from you?\n#Person2#: My wallet and my cell phone.\n#Person1#: Were you able to get a look at this person's face?\n#Person2#: Yes, I was.\n#Person1#: Would you be able to pick him out of a line-up?\n#Person2#: That would be easy.","summary":"#Person2#'s wallet and cell phone were robbed this morning. #Person1# helps #Person2# to file a complaint.","topic":"file a complaint"}
{"fname":"train_9965","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, what can I do for you?\n#Person2#: I want to buy a car to facilitate my life. But I don't have enough money. Could you supply a loan to me?\n#Person1#: Oh, I see. Would you mind telling me your monthly salary?\n#Person2#: Sure. 7, 000 yuan per month.\n#Person1#: OK. We can supply you a loan. How much do you want to loan?\n#Person2#: 200, 000 yuan. By the way, what about the interest rate?\n#Person1#: It's only 4. 5 % for one-year loan. Do you want to apply now?\n#Person2#: Yes, I think so.\n#Person1#: OK. Please fill out this loan application.\n#Person2#: All right. Thank you.\n#Person1#: My pleasure.","summary":"#Person2# wants to apply for a loan to buy a car. #Person1# tells #Person2# about the interest rate and helps #Person2# with #Person2#'s application.","topic":"loan"}
{"fname":"train_9966","dialogue":"#Person1#: That price of ours, by the way, is for a minimum quantity of 1, 000 saddles.\n#Person2#: Yes, I noticed that. To what extent would local assembly help sales, did you say?\n#Person1#: 20-30 %. But we proposed the plan from the storage and delivery viewpoint. That is to say, less warehouse space and prompt delivery.\n#Person2#: Yes, of course. Assembly would be quite a simple matter. Cycle dealers could put them together in a very short time.\n#Person1#: Sales have been exceptionally good during the past twelve months.\n#Person2#: Yes, I've noticed that. Where have you been placing them?\n#Person1#: All in the local market. One or two suggestions that came in from the distribution might interest you.\n#Person2#: Yes. What were they? Anything that will help sales?\n#Person1#: Perhaps. General opinion is that the rear carrier should be offered as an extra.\n#Person2#: That's to keep the price down, I suppose. I'll take it up with our overseas department and listen to what they've got to say about this.\n#Person1#: Thanks.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2# about some plans that would help sales, including placing local assembly and offering the rear carrier as an extra.","topic":"sales"}
{"fname":"train_9967","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you heard about Alice and David?\n#Person2#: No, have they had another fight?\n#Person1#: No, they've got engaged.\n#Person2#: You must be joking. Those two?\n#Person1#: Well, my dear, I didn't believe it either. But I got it straight from the horse's mouth. David called me this morning.\n#Person2#: So when did this all happen?\n#Person1#: Last weekend, while they were on their ski trip.\n#Person2#: Well, I believe it now, and when are they are getting married?\n#Person1#: Next June.\n#Person2#: I can hardly believe it.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# can't believe that Alice and David, who fought with each other, got engaged.","topic":"get engaged"}
{"fname":"train_9968","dialogue":"#Person1#: Did you see the 2005 Grammy Awards on TV last night.\n#Person2#: Yeah. I was so happy, because my favorite singer, Ricky Martin won'Best Latin Pop Performance'.\n#Person1#: He seems to win awards everywhere.\n#Person2#: He is really great. He has sold millions of records worldwide. He is especially known for his rocking performance at the football World Cup song-the Cup of World.\n#Person1#: I heard one observer even said'It was a song sung in Spanish for international football, and he made it so popular that even the Americans loved it. '\n#Person2#: That's right. His voice ranges from the smooth sound of ballads to the highpowered rhythms of the Spanish Caribbean where he grew up. He has fan clubs across the world, from America to Russia, from England to Taiwan, from Norway to Australia.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are talking about #Person2#'s favorite singer, Ricky Martin, who is popular worldwide and wins awards everywhere.","topic":"favorite singer"}
{"fname":"train_9969","dialogue":"#Person1#: How do you usually sell your products now?\n#Person2#: I'm doing business through Internet now.\n#Person1#: Oh, really? Is it a good way?\n#Person2#: Yes, very good.\n#Person1#: What advantages does it have?\n#Person2#: It is very convenient. You know you can browse the website and send e-mails to your customers at any time.\n#Person1#: Yes, if we do business through other ways, it will cost a lot of time.\n#Person2#: Also it has low cost, and you know you only need to pay the fee of Internet, which is very cheap.\n#Person1#: Yes, going abroad to join the exhibition will cost much. But does it have any disadvantages?\n#Person2#: To be frank, sometimes it is not so safe as doing business through traditional ways.\n#Person1#: You mean there may be credit problems?\n#Person2#: Yes, but if you choose some good B2B websites, such problems can be avoided.\n#Person1#: Will you give some suggestion?\n#Person2#: Of course, such as the Alabama, which is a famous website.\n#Person1#: Thanks. Maybe I will do business through Internet in the future.","summary":"#Person2# is doing business through the Internet now. #Person2# thinks it's convenient and has a low cost. Also, if you choose good B2B websites, safety problems can be avoided.","topic":"e-commerce"}
{"fname":"train_9970","dialogue":"#Person1#: I have to miss school next week.\n#Person2#: Isn't there some way you could work your schedule out to be here?\n#Person1#: Unfortunately, this is what I have to do.\n#Person2#: How are you going to catch up?\n#Person1#: I've got it all covered.\n#Person2#: If you miss this class, you will have used up your quota for the semester.\n#Person1#: Don't worry, this will be the last class I miss.\n#Person2#: Make sure to remind me right before you are absent.\n#Person1#: I'll remember.\n#Person2#: Enjoy your day off and don't forget to study!","summary":"#Person1# has to miss school next week and assures #Person2# this will be the last class #Person1# miss.","topic":"miss school"}
{"fname":"train_9971","dialogue":"#Person1#: We have to pick up Conrad before the party.\n#Person2#: Alright, no problem.\n#Person1#: We're supposed to meet him at Cal's Bar at 10\n#Person2#: Wait a minute. Cal's bar?\n#Person1#: Yes.\n#Person2#: That's a gay bar.\n#Person1#: Yes, it is. Conrad is gay. Didn't you know?\n#Person2#: I thought he was maybe gay, but I wasn't sure. Anyhow, you don't expect me to go into a gay bar, do you?\n#Person1#: Why not? We're supposed to meet him there.\n#Person2#: Why doesn't he meet us outside?\n#Person1#: Why should he do that? It isn't illegal for us to go in.\n#Person2#: Yeah, but who wants to go in? I'm not gay, you know. Why should I go in a gay bar?\n#Person1#: You sound like you're afraid.\n#Person2#: I just wouldn't be comfortable.\n#Person1#: You've never been in a gay bar before?\n#Person2#: No, never.\n#Person1#: But it's just a bar. There's no danger. You shouldn't be so homophobic.\n#Person2#: Well. . .\n#Person1#: Listen. If you refuse to go in, Conrad will be offended. You don't hate gay people, do you?\n#Person2#: No, I don't. But I never went into a gay bar before.\n#Person1#: Don't worry about it. There is nothing strange about it. If Conrad's there, we'll leave for the party. If he's not, we'll sit down and have a drink.\n#Person2#: Okay. I will try it. I suppose it isn't reasonable for me to refuse to go in. After all, gay people aren't afraid to go into normal bars.\n#Person1#: I'm glad you feel that way. We'll leave in about ten minutes, alright?\n#Person2#: Fine.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# will meet Conrad at a gay bar. #Person2# doesn't want to go in at first. #Person1# persuades #Person2# by saying Conrad will be offended and there's nothing strange about it.","topic":"gay bar"}
{"fname":"train_9972","dialogue":"#Person1#: why are you so upset today, Maria? Cheer up!\n#Person2#: oh, Iris, it's about the job with the PR company.\n#Person1#: it's a great opportunity. You should be happy with the offer.\n#Person2#: but my mother won't allow me to accept any part-time job. I'm afraid she will say no again.\n#Person1#: why? It's unfair. You can learn a lot from it.\n#Person2#: she says a part-time job is cursed blessing. It takes so much time and energy that I won't be able to focus on my studys.\n#Person1#: that may be true. But I'm sure you're able to find a balance between them. Why not try it?\n#Person2#: I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake. But I'm a senior now, I don't want to miss the chance this time.\n#Person1#: I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind.\n#Person2#: I'll try, but what if she insists?\n#Person1#: just let her know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding. And more importantly, you can manage both your study and the job.\n#Person2#: do you think it will work?\n#Person1#: sure. Every cloud has its silver lining. Just try.\n#Person2#: ok, I'll do that. Thank you, Iris.\n#Person1#: sure. Good luck, Maria!","summary":"Maria worries that her mother won't allow her to accept a part-time job. Iris advises her to let her mother know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding and she can manage both her study and the job.","topic":"part-time job"}
{"fname":"train_9973","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hey, Mary, what's up?\n#Person2#: Not much. Last night I met this great guy at the bar and we had such a wonderful time that we decided to meet again tonight.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's exciting. What's this guy like? Is he hot?\n#Person2#: Well, I ddin't think so at first. But as we started talking, I found him extremely funny and witty. I couldn't stop laughing at his jokes! We have so much in common. We like the same teams, music, and most amazingly, we both love Chinese food! I have the feeling that we are going to be great friends.\n#Person1#: It seems you two are a good match. What qualities do you look for in a friend?\n#Person2#: There's nothing definite I think. I don't have a list or anything, but when I first meet somebody, I can usually tell whether or not that person is going to be a good friend. It seems I have a radar helping me spot new friends.\n#Person1#: Well, that's something I've never heard of. But if you ask me what I value most in a friend, I would have to say honesty.\n#Person2#: I agree. You can't expect a close relationship with a dishonest person. Those are the people that will turn their back on you when you are in need.\n#Person1#: Yeah, I know. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I don't need fair-weather friends either.","summary":"Mary thinks the guy she met last night could be her great friend. #Person1# and Mary then talk about qualities they look for in a friend. Mary seems to have a radar to spot new friends and #Person1# values honesty.","topic":"friend"}
{"fname":"train_9974","dialogue":"#Person1#: You hoo, anybody here?\n#Person2#: Over here, Betty!\n#Person1#: Hi, Rock Sam! Hey, I am surprised to see you doing so well.\n#Person2#: Haha. Don't worry, Betty. So tell me, what's the latest gossip? Unless you want to keep it to yourself.\n#Person1#: No way. Alisan Darling just got hitched in Vagas.\n#Person2#: No kidding! What happened to Ad?\n#Person1#: Darling found out he was having a fling, and one new girl found out about Darling she dumped him too.\n#Person2#: Was, talk about a double whammy.\n#Person1#: Ya. And now I can break this to you. Fanny is moving.\n#Person2#: Oh, right. What a load off my mind. I really don't like her.\n#Person1#: Well I have to go, Rock Sam. You take it easy, OK.\n#Person2#: Thanks for the visit, Betty.","summary":"Rock Sam and Betty greet each other. Betty tells Sam the latest gossip about Alisan Darling and Fanny.","topic":"latest gossip"}
{"fname":"train_9975","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, this is Francis from XYZ Company. I would like to discuss with you about a new project some time next week. Do you have time to meet?\n#Person2#: Well, I am not sure. Lets me check my agenda\n#Person1#: Ok.\n#Person2#: I am free on Tuesday afternoon from 2 PM to 4 PM, is it convenient for you?\n#Person1#: It is ok with me. So I will be arriving at your office around two fifteen PM.\n#Person2#: Yes, there is. See you then.","summary":"Francis will discuss with #Person2# about a new project on Tuesday afternoon.","topic":"appointment"}
{"fname":"train_9976","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, excuse me. I am sorry to bug you, but do you know where the Royal Hotel is?\n#Person2#: Just a minute. I am as busy as a bee right now. . . Ok, I am done. What can I do for you?\n#Person1#: Well, I seem to be a little bit lost here. I am worried that I'll never find my way. What's worse. I forgot my glasses and as blind as a bat now.\n#Person2#: Well, keep you chin up! I'll try to help you. Where are you going?\n#Person1#: I am trying to get to the Royal Hotel. Do you know where that is?\n#Person2#: Yes, no problem. You walk down this street. You turn left at the first intersection. Walk along that road, turn right at the corner. After that, you make a left-hand turn at the first traffic light. The Royal Hotel is on your right side.\n#Person1#: Great. Are there any landmarks nearby?\n#Person2#: Yeah, I think so. I think the hotel is right across the street from a post office. It is as plain as the hump on a camel. You can't miss it.\n#Person1#: Oh, that's good. I should be able to find it pretty easily then. Is that far from here?\n#Person2#: Yeah, it's gonna take you a while if you go by foot. I'd say it's about a 30 - minute uphill walk. You have to be as strong as a lion to make it.\n#Person1#: Oh, that will take too long and I am kind of in a hurry. Can I take a bus there?\n#Person2#: Well, you could take a bus there, but you would have to transfer buses twice. A taxi would probably be a lot quicker.\n#Person1#: All right. I guess I'll take a taxi then. How long will it take by taxi?\n#Person2#: Not too long. It should take about ten mins by taxi.\n#Person1#: Cool, thanks.\n#Person2#: You are welcome.","summary":"#Person1# is trying to get to the Royal Hotel. #Person2# shows #Person1# the way and tells #Person1# it's across the street from a post office. #Person2# also\nadvises #Person1# to take a taxi, which should take about ten minutes.","topic":"show the way"}
{"fname":"train_9977","dialogue":"#Person1#: Why are you leaving your present job?\n#Person2#: I'm not so satisfied with it.\n#Person1#: Why do you plan to change your job?\n#Person2#: I'm now a secretary in my present work unit. My work is not interesting. I have to type, make copies, book tickets and so on. Everyday I follow the routine. Furthermore, I have studied English for four years at university, but I can't use it there. They are the reasons I plan to change my job.\n#Person1#: Why are you interested in working with this company?\n#Person2#: One of my relatives told me that your company needs someone who can speak English. That's just the job that I have been looking for","summary":"#Person2# is not satisfied with #Person2#'s present job and is interested in #Person1#'s company because #Person2# can use #Person2#'s English ability.","topic":"interview"}
{"fname":"train_9978","dialogue":"#Person1#: Do you think we should travel by bus or by train?\n#Person2#: It's a difficult choice. The train is a litter faster, but much more expensive.\n#Person1#: We could face delays if we travel by bus, thanks to traffic jams.\n#Person2#: Buses are more cramped and you can't walk around.\n#Person1#: That's true, but I feel that I see more when I travel by bus.\n#Person2#: Really? I think you see more traveling by train.\n#Person1#: So, which form of transport do you prefer to use?\n#Person2#: I prefer going by train, ever though it costs more.\n#Person1#: Ok them. We'll go by train. I'm sure we'll have a good journey. Shall we go to the station and buy the tickets?\n#Person2#: The train aren't usually full. We can get them on the day we travel. We should buy return ticket because they are much cheaper than getting two singles.\n#Person1#: We should take a packed lunch on the journey. The food they sell on the trains is always expensive.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# talks about the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by bus and by train. They eventually decide to travel by train and plans to buy return tickets and bring packed lunches.","topic":"travel by train"}
{"fname":"train_9979","dialogue":"#Person1#: I've never been to a restaurant like this before.\n#Person2#: It's really different, isn't it?\n#Person1#: That's a good word to describe it.\n#Person2#: I hope you're hungry because the pizza here is huge as well as to die for.\n#Person1#: I am hungry. I think I could eat a large by myself.\n#Person2#: Well, let's order one for starters.\n#Person1#: I'm in the mood for a Californian.\n#Person2#: That happens to be my favorite. Waiter, I think we're ready to order.","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# think the restaurant is different. #Person1# is hungry. They will order a Californian pizza.","topic":"restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_9980","dialogue":"#Person1#: I'm so glad we decided to go on a cruise for our vacation.\n#Person2#: Are you even glad that we get to buy new clothes too?\n#Person1#: Ah, that's all part of the fun. What do you think of these shorts?\n#Person2#: They look really good on you. They look comfortable too.\n#Person1#: They are. I think I'm going to get a hat too.\n#Person2#: Okay. I chose this swimming suit. Do you like it?\n#Person1#: Wow. You look great.\n#Person2#: Great and white! Which reminds me, let's pick up some heavy duty sunscreen!","summary":"#Person1# and #Person2# are buying clothes because they decided to go on a cruise for their vacation.","topic":"buy clothes"}
{"fname":"train_9981","dialogue":"#Person1#: Could you give some information on your European tours?\n#Person2#: Our pleasure. We have several package tours you may choose, from ten days to three weeks in Europe.\n#Person1#: I would be interested in a ten-day trip around Christmas time.\n#Person2#: I have one ten-day tour that is still available. It will depart from New York on December 24th.\n#Person1#: What is the cost?\n#Person2#: The price for one person for a ten-day tour is only 1, 099 US dollars, which includes round trip airfare.\n#Person1#: That sounds reasonable. Let me think it over. And I'll call your back to make reservation.\n#Person2#: Ok, but don't delay too long, or that trip will be all booked.","summary":"#Person2# introduces their ten-day tour which departs from New York on December 24th and costs 1,099 US dollars to #Person1#. #Person1# will think it over.","topic":"ten-day tour"}
{"fname":"train_9982","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, come in, I've been waiting for you.\n#Person2#: Than you, I'm not late, am I?\n#Person1#: No, no, no, not at all. It's just that I've been looking forward to meeting you.\n#Person2#: Well, thank you, but it's not all that hard to do, you know. I've been calling your office and sending you proposals for about two years now, and you've never responded before.\n#Person1#: Ha, ha, ha! Yes, I guess I deserved that. Let me explain, okay?\n#Person2#: Please, I wish you would.\n#Person1#: Well, as you probably know I buy from a selected group of suppliers and don't, as a rule, deal with new people.\n#Person2#: Yes, I know that. It's why Ive been trying to become one of those suppliers. I hear you're a good man to do business with.\n#Person1#: I'm very old-fashioned. I believe in loyalty. Once I start a sales relationship with someone, I stay with him or her, and we so most of our business on the phone. I expect their absolute best price possible and don't haggle. But if I find out they screwed me over, then I find another supplier.\n#Person2#: That's pretty much what I heard.\n#Person1#: Well, those are my terms. As long as you honor them, we do business. If you break faith and try to take advantage, I'll find someone else to work with. Can you live with that?\n#Person2#: No problem at all, Mike. Just give me the chance.","summary":"Mike has never responded #Person2# before because he buys from a selected group of suppliers and doesn't deal with new people. #Person2# has been trying to become one of those suppliers and asks Mike to give #Person2# the chance.","topic":"do business"}
{"fname":"train_9983","dialogue":"#Person1#: My mp3 player is broken, so I want to change it for an mp4 player. Can you offer any advice about which brand and model to buy?\n#Person2#: An mp4 player? why don't you buy a new cell phone? You can find an mp4 player inside any of the latest cell phones. mp4?\n#Person1#: Oh, that's a good idea. Perhaps I should have a try.\n#Person2#: Look at my cell phone. I can listen to music, watch movies, take pictures, play games, surf the web and download documents. It's just like a PAD.\n#Person1#: That's cool. I can use the computer and the internet pretty well, but I'm a little bit slow in the latest trends of digital products.\n#Person2#: That's Ok. you know, digital devices are becoming smaller and easier to carry, and they won't cost you too much.\n#Person1#: Yeah, if I buy a cell phone like this, I don't have to take a music player everywhere I go, and I can save the cost of buying an extra mp4.\n#Person2#: That's right. what's the flash memory of your old mp3?\n#Person1#: 256MB.\n#Person2#: Then any cell phone can meet your need because they generally have memories of over 512MB.","summary":"#Person1# wants to buy an mp4 player. #Person2# advises #Person1# to buy a new cell phone instead which is easy to carry and has multiple functions.","topic":"cell phone"}
{"fname":"train_9984","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what brings you to my office today?\n#Person2#: My tooth is killing me!\n#Person1#: How long has your tooth been bothering you?\n#Person2#: It just started hurting me last night.\n#Person1#: Have you injured your tooth in any way?\n#Person2#: I think one of my fillings might be coming loose.\n#Person1#: Do you have a special kind of toothbrush that you like to use?\n#Person2#: I have an electric toothbrush.\n#Person1#: Does it bother you when you eat something really sweet?\n#Person2#: Oh yeah, when I do that, it hurts a lot more!","summary":"#Person2# comes to #Person1#'s office because #Person2# has a toothache. #Person2# says it started last night and one of #Person2#'s fillings might be loose.","topic":"have a toothache"}
{"fname":"train_9985","dialogue":"#Person1#: We finally get a chance to meet.\n#Person2#: Thank you for meeting me here.\n#Person1#: It's no problem.\n#Person2#: I need to speak with you about your daughter.\n#Person1#: Is there something wrong?\n#Person2#: I enjoy having your daughter in my class.\n#Person1#: I'm glad to hear it.\n#Person2#: She is a great addition to my class.\n#Person1#: You don't have anything bad to say about her?\n#Person2#: She is always behaving herself, and she's so smart.\n#Person1#: I am so happy that she's doing okay.\n#Person2#: I'm more than happy having her in my class.","summary":"#Person2# is happy to have #Person1#'s daughter in the class. #Person1# is glad to hear that.","topic":"daughter"}
{"fname":"train_9986","dialogue":"#Person1#: So where is this mystery restaurant that we are going to?\n#Person2#: It's an Indian restaurant! I know you have never had Indian food, so I thought you might want to try.\n#Person1#: That sounds great! I am craving some type of beef dish.\n#Person2#: Well, Indian cuisine actually doesn't serve beef. You see, cows are a sacred animal, a very important element in the Hindu religion, so beef is not eaten.\n#Person1#: I see, so what are we having? Chicken?\n#Person2#: There are many amazing dishes to choose from. We can have some chicken tikka masala which is an amazing curry. It's a bit spicy, but I think you can handle it.\n#Person1#: Sounds good! I have always heard that Indian spices give a rich flavor to food.\n#Person2#: Yeah. Also, we can have some Naan bread which is baked in a tandoori oven. Since you don't use any utensils to eat, you can use this bread to scoop up the curry or rice.\n#Person1#: What about veggies?\n#Person2#: They have a good variety of vegetable-based dishes like talak panter, vegetable samosas or daal.\n#Person1#: It all sounds exquisite! I can't wait!","summary":"#Person2# will take #Person1# to an Indian restaurant and tells #Person1# they won't have beef but there are many amazing dishes to choose from, including curry, Naan bread, and vegetable-based dishes.","topic":"Indian restaurant"}
{"fname":"train_9987","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello, sir. Have you anything to declare?\n#Person2#: This is my first tourism. I don't know what should be declared.\n#Person1#: OK. Please open your luggage, and I'll tell you what you should declare.\n#Person2#: All right. Here you are.\n#Person1#: You should declare the camera and the film. Do you have alcohol?\n#Person2#: Yes, I have got some special local product, I want to take them for my friends.\n#Person1#: How many bottles have you got with you?\n#Person2#: Four bottles.\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. According to the regulations, a passenger can only take two bottles on to the aircraft. So you cannot take so many.\n#Person2#: What shall I do with my two more bottles?\n#Person1#: You may give them to your friends who come to see you off. This is the Customs Declaration Form. Please fill in it. And then you can go through the other formalities. Be sure to keep the form safe.\n#Person2#: All right, thank you, see you.\n#Person1#: See you. Have a good journey.","summary":"#Person2# doesn't know what should be declared. #Person1# asks #Person2# to open the luggage and tells #Person2# the camera and the film should be declared and #Person2# can only take two bottles of alcohol.","topic":"declare"}
{"fname":"train_9988","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hi, my name is Tom.\n#Person2#: Tom, the new sales representative? Nice to meet you! I'm Melinda.\n#Person1#: Nice to meet you too. Melinda.\n#Person2#: Now let me show you around. This is our reception area, and our conference room is right over there. Over there is the sales department.\n#Person1#: Really? This is a nice office, but it's quite small.\n#Person2#: Yeah. . . You can make photocopies and send faxes over there.\n#Person1#: It looks like you guys work hard.\n#Person2#: I tell you what just between you and me, we just mess things up so that it looks like we work hard. Just kidding. Oh, your cubicle is over the. And this way. Those are all private offices--the managers'offices.\n#Person1#: Hmm. . . Tell me more details about our jobs.\n#Person2#: Sure thing.","summary":"Melinda shows Tom, the new sales representative, around, and jokes about their working environment. Tom wants to know more details about their jobs.","topic":"new sales representative"}
{"fname":"train_9989","dialogue":"#Person1#: Have you taken the written test yet?\n#Person2#: No, I haven't.\n#Person1#: You should study before you take it.\n#Person2#: I have been studying.\n#Person1#: Why don't you take the test?\n#Person2#: Do you know if it costs any money to take it?\n#Person1#: Since you already paid for your permit, you don't have to pay again.\n#Person2#: All right. Do you know if the test covers the whole book?\n#Person1#: No, the test skips a lot of things in the book.\n#Person2#: Did you pass it the first time that you took it?\n#Person1#: No, I didn't, because it was pretty hard.\n#Person2#: Well, I hope that I do well.","summary":"#Person1# tells #Person2#, who hasn't taken the written test, the test doesn't cost money but it was pretty hard.","topic":"written test"}
{"fname":"train_9990","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Smith. I hope I'm not disturbing your work.\n#Person2#: Not at all, Mary. Come in and take a seat. I'm always in my office before lunch.\n#Person1#: I want to tell you that I have already started writing my paper and I'd like to discuss my topic with you.\n#Person2#: Of course. What would you like to work on?","summary":"Mary has already started writing her paper and wants to discuss her topic with Mr. Smith.","topic":"discuss the topic"}
{"fname":"train_9991","dialogue":"#Person1#: You like living in New York, don't you?\n#Person2#: Oh, I love it. It's so convenient. I can take the bus to work or the subway or a taxi. And there's so much to do.\n#Person1#: I know what you mean. I'd like to live in the city, but living in the suburbs is better for Michelle. Trees, grass. There are a lot of good things about suburban living.\n#Person2#: I grew up in suburbs, remember? So I know. But, as a working woman, I think New York has all the conveniences, including the best tomatoes.\n#Person1#: The truth is, Michelle has lived in suburbs for more than ten years. It is very hard for her to leave her friends.\n#Person2#: I don't think so. Michelle is at the right age. There are lots of things for her here.\n#Person1#: But I'm afraid that she cannot adapt herself to the new environment.\n#Person2#: Don't worry. It is never too late to learn or change.\n#Person1#: OK, I will think about it.","summary":"#Person2# loves living in New York because it's convenient but #Person1# is afraid that Michelle cannot adapt herself to the city life. #Person2# assures #Person1# Michelle is at the right age.","topic":"new environment"}
{"fname":"train_9992","dialogue":"#Person1#: Good morning, madam. Is anybody taking care of you?\n#Person2#: No, not yet. Could you show me that overcoat, the silver gray one in the middle.\n#Person1#: Certainly. You've got excellent taste. It's very nice and it's 100 percent wool.\n#Person2#: I like it. Could I try it on?\n#Person1#: Certainly. It looks good on you, madam.\n#Person2#: I think so. But a slightly larger size would be better.\n#Person1#: Would you like to try this one on?\n#Person2#: This one fits me well. How much does it cost?\n#Person1#: Only $ 170.\n#Person2#: OK, I'll take it. And I'd like that blue jacket on the right. How much is it?\n#Person1#: It's just $ 250.\n#Person2#: Oh, that's too expensive, I'm afraid.\n#Person1#: Anything else?\n#Person2#: No, thanks.","summary":"#Person2# likes the silver-gray overcoat but wants a larger size. #Person2# takes it for $170 but thinks the blue jacket is too expensive.","topic":"buy clothes"}
{"fname":"train_9993","dialogue":"#Person1#: Hello. Sunnyside Hotel. May I help you?\n#Person2#: Yes, I'd like to book a room for two on the 21st of March.\n#Person1#: Okay. Let me check our books here for a moment. The 21st of May, right?\n#Person2#: No. March, not May.\n#Person1#: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmm,\n#Person2#: Are you all booked that night?\n#Person1#: I'm sorry. They are all booked that day.\n#Person2#: Then do you have a room available either on the 20th or the 22nd?\n#Person1#: Well, would you like a smoking or non-smoking room?\n#Person2#: Non-smoking, please.\n#Person1#: Okay, we do have a few rooms available on the 20th; we're full on the 22nd, unless you want a smoking room.\n#Person2#: Well, how much is the non-smoking room on the 20th?\n#Person1#: $ 80, plus the 10% room tax.\n#Person2#: Okay, that'll be fine.\n#Person1#: All right. Could I have your name, please?\n#Person2#: Yes. David Smith.\n#Person1#: Okay, Mr. Smith, we look forward to seeing you.\n#Person2#: Okay. Goodbye.","summary":"David Smith wants to book a room for two on the 21st of March but #Person1# tells him they are all booked, so David books a non-smoking room on the 20th.","topic":"book a room"}
{"fname":"train_9994","dialogue":"#Person1#: So how were your schooldays when you were a child, Joan?\n#Person2#: Well, from seven to twelve I went to a school in Belgium.\n#Person1#: In Belgium? How come?\n#Person2#: It was my father's idea. One of his friends was sending his daughter, and my father wanted to impress his friend so he decided to send me, too.\n#Person1#: Just to impress a friend? It's hard to believe. So what was it like?\n#Person2#: We had to get up early and go to church before class. And at mealtimes we just had to sit silently with our hands folded in our laps. And I wasn't allowed to speak English at all. I had to learn French but nobody taught me. I just had to sit in the lessons and try to understand.\n#Person1#: It's awful for a child of seven!\n#Person2#: And they were terribly strict about manners! I suppose that was one good thing. I had the most beautiful manners when I left.","summary":"Joan went to a school in Belgium from seven to twelve because her father wanted to impress a friend. She had to learn French by herself and the school was strict about manners.","topic":"school in Belgium"}
{"fname":"train_9995","dialogue":"#Person1#: Exccuse me, waiter, I would like to have some wine before the main course. \n#Person2#: Have you decided what wine you would like? \n#Person1#: I have no idea. Maybe you can give me some advice. \n#Person2#: I recommend you the white wine. It will wake up your appetite. \n#Person1#: That's great, bring me a bottle of that please. ","summary":"#Person2# recommends #Person1# the white wine as #Person1#'s aperitif.","topic":"white wine"}
{"fname":"train_9996","dialogue":"#Person1#: What do you do? \n#Person2#: I'm a firefighter. \n#Person1#: Really? That's so cool. \n#Person2#: I'm really lucky to do something I really love. \n#Person1#: What station do you work at? \n#Person2#: I work downtown at station 24. It can get a little crazy sometimes but that's what makes it challenging. ","summary":"#Person2# loves to work as a firefighter at station 24.","topic":"firefighter"}
{"fname":"train_9997","dialogue":"#Person1#: Jessica is going back to Holland next week. I've been thinking a lot about what to give her as a parting gift, but I still have no clue. \n#Person2#: is that the girl you spent almost every weekend with? \n#Person1#: yeah, that's her. We had a lot of wonderful times together. She is really a special friend, and I want to get her something meaningful. \n#Person2#: I am not good at picking gifts. Maybe you can ask if there's anything she needs to make it easier? \n#Person1#: I don't think so. That way it would lose all the charm. I want it to be a surprise. I want to show her that I care about her and I hope our friendship will last. \n#Person2#: yeah, that's nice. \n#Person1#: hmm, I think I've got an idea. Maybe I can get her an ever-green plant to take back home. \n#Person2#: a plant? That's creative. I'm sure ever time she waters it she'll think of you. But there is a problem. Do you think it'll be able to go through the customs? \n#Person1#: I hope so. I'll make sure to get a small one so she can put it into her suitcase. I hope it won't cause her trouble at the border. \n#Person2#: I don't know. I think the idea of a plant going across borders with a friend is really exciting but maybe seeds would be safer. You don't want to get her in trouble. ","summary":"#Person1# is thinking about giving Jessica an evergreen plant as a meaningful parting gift. #Person2# thinks the idea is exciting but it may cause trouble for Jessica at the border.","topic":"gift"}
{"fname":"train_9998","dialogue":"#Person1#: What's your city like? \n#Person2#: It's quite an interesting place to live. The best thing to do in my city is go shopping. There are several indoor and outdoor markets, department stores and shopping malls. \n#Person1#: Is the traffic bad in the city centre? \n#Person2#: Not really. Cars are not permitted in several parts of city centre, especially in the main shopping areas. The public transport system is pretty good. \n#Person1#: What about restaurants and entertainment? \n#Person2#: There are restaurants with food from all over the world. We have a small china-town near the city centre. There are many Indian, Thai, and Italian restaurants all over the city centre. There are many sports events in my city. We have several sports venues for football, rugby, and cricket-even ice-skating and ice hockey. \n#Person1#: Is there a lot of nightlife in your city? \n#Person2#: There are several good clubs near the city centre. Many people in my city prefer something more'cultural', so we several theatres and venues for classical music concerts and operas. \n#Person1#: It sounds like a really exciting city to live in. \n#Person2#: It is. I hope you'll have time to come for a visit soon. You really should come during the summer, when the weather is better and there's more happening outdoors. ","summary":"#Person2#'s city is quite an interesting place to live in. It is a good place to go shopping; the traffic isn't bad; there are many restaurants and good clubs. #Person2# hopes #Person1# can come for a visit soon.","topic":"interesting city"}
{"fname":"train_9999","dialogue":"#Person1#: So what's your guys'take on all this global warming hysteria in the media? \n#Person2#: It's pretty serious, man. There have been tons of scientific studies and the scientific community says that the earth is heating up. We need to make some drastic changes to our lifestyle if we want to preserve our planet. \n#Person1#: I don't know. It sounds like a bunch of mumbo jumbo if you ask me. 'Save the earth! ' The earth will save itself. It's survived worst disasters in the past. I mean, honestly, we live in the boonies. There's no way anyone here is ever going to walk or bike to work, especially in the winter. And we have no bus system. My house is forty years old and it would take a lot of money to get it refitted to be 'green' and 'energy-efficient'. \n#Person3#: Well, I don't really know if I believe in global warming either, or whether or not it was our doing or a natural change the earth is going through, but you have to admit that we're living pretty irresponsibly here in the west. \n#Person1#: I guess. . . \n#Person3#: I think the issue at hand is sustainability. We've only got this one earth we can live on, and our resources are quickly disappearing because of our own carelessness and our inability to think of anyone but ourselves and anything but the present. \n#Person2#: So, like I was saying, we need to change the way we live. We need to reduce our carbon footprint. \n#Person3#: But it doesn't have to be that drastic. Hybrid vehicles and solar panels are too expensive to be feasible right now. And we don't have to be hippies living off the land and buying everything organic either, though it helps. \n#Person2#: I car pool to work everyday with some buddies of mine. I have a rain barrel outside my house I use to water my plants and my lawn in the summer, and I make sure I always bring reusable bags with me when I get my groceries. And we just started using bio-degradable plastic made from corn oil for take-out orders at my family's restaurant. Remember the three R's? Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. \n#Person3#: Exactly, it's just small simple changes, like buying energy-saving light bulbs, starting a compost bin, recycling bottles and papers, using reusable water bottles, stop using disposable cups and cutlery. \n#Person1#: Like the ones we're drinking out of? \n#Person2#: Yeah. ","summary":"#Person2# thinks the global warming hysteria in the media is serious and they need to make some drastic changes to their lifestyle. #Person1# thinks the earth will save itself. #Person3# doesn't know whether to believe in global warming but thinks the issue at hand is sustainability. They agree that some small simple changes will help.","topic":"environment"}